SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

May 8, 2016

Pastoral Staff

Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people.

Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month. Baptismal classes are held the second Sunday of every month. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 year s of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Par ishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquir ing about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter.

Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.

36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0100 Fax: 732-521-8287 Email: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor

Monsignor John B. Szymanski, PA, VGE Weekend Assistant

Deacon Patrick Smith

Kim Bohinski-Smith Parish Catechetical Leader/ Pastoral Asst.

Patty Bisignano

Administrative Assistant

Daily Mass Schedule Morning Prayer

Monday - Friday 8:15 am Weekday Mass

Monday - Friday 8:30 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Confession

Saturday: 3:00 pm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word First Sunday of the Month at the 11 am Mass

October - May

Altar Rosary Society and Miraculous Medal Novena

First Thursday of the Month: 7:00 pm

Adult Choir Wednesday: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Spanish Choir First Tuesday of the Month 8:00 pm

Knights of Columbus Council #6336

83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm

732-521-3366 St. James Columbiettes

2nd Thursday of every month 7:00 pm

Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall

Food Pantry Donation

First Sunday of every month

Music Ministry Kevin Daly, Director of Music Victoria Scheirer, Youth Choir

St. James Cemetery Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp

For more information please contact the Rectory

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-F

Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

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Please keep those who are sick in your prayers: Gaetan Ames, Dolores Ball, David Bell, Andrew Bianconano, Arlene Calabro, Evelyn, Bruno Chmiel, John Compoli, Connie Conover, Gordon Demetzky, Baby Emily, Patrick Flynn, Sandra Dipierro Grubbs, Toni Hart, Christine Harvey, Timothy Hilarczyk, Nikolai Hopkins, Gail Houck, Julie Ico, Sr. Mary Kerwin, Rosemarie Kolessar, Angelina Lasala, Connie Lasala Venezia, Baby Sebastian Lattugga, Tanya & Matthew Laudien, Elwood Linsky, Savira Londy-Eiben, Richie Mackie, Joanne Manfre, Patsy Mannion, Michael Marano, Phyllis Mason, Jennie Martin, Ray McCarthy, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Evelyn Monte, Susan Mulligan, Laurie Musumeci, Michael Nichols, John Pariso, Marilyn Rohrbach, Joseph Sabatino, William C. Sharp, Kathleen Sinclair, Phyllis Staskewicz, Veronica Starace, Jeanne Tobias Stearn, Tommy Surace, Carmela Torres, Michael Valente, Brian Walsh, John Walsh, Brian Ward, John Ward, Grace Wetzel and Elizabeth “Betty” Zelasko.

HYMNS: Processional: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #548

Preparation: Christ, Be Our Light #601 Communion: Be Not Afraid #427

Recessional: Hail Redeemer, King Divine #730

Collections

Collection $ 7,892.00

A Note from the Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

This Sunday is the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Next week will be Pentecost Sunday and then there are the two solemnities when we celebrate the Most Holy Trinity and then the most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. These solemnities are “most holy” because they refer to God. It comes from the vision of Isaiah (6:3) where he saw the Lord seated on a throne surrounded by the Seraphim who cried out to each other “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” In Hebrew, the repetition of their times indicates that God is most holy, or holiest, superlative. If comparative, more holy or holier, they would have said, “holy, holy.” Only God can be most holy. It’s also the month of May which is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. It’s a good practice to pray the rosary every day but especially during this month. This Sunday we will crown Mary with flowers as our queen and our mother. This Sunday is also Mother’s Day so we can celebrate our mothers in a special way. Every day should be Mother’s Day since they never stop their care and love for us. Happy Mother’s Day!

The Bread and Wine that are being offered at our Eucharistic Celebration this week are in loving memory of Salvatore Filiano. This is a gift from The Lombard Family.

St. James the Less Day! St. James the Less is sponsoring a fundraiser on Wednesday, May 18th at Garvey’s Restaurant. When you present this bulletin, a 10% donation of your purchase will be contributed to St. James. This will support the restoration of our church pews and projects for the interior of our church. LUNCH, DINNER OR TAKE-OUT/ 732-521-1800 Bob & Kay Garvey look forward to hosting this fundraiser.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

COIN DROP FOR VOCATIONS Members of the Columbiettes will be collecting donations after Masses on May 14th & 15th for their “Pennies for Heaven” Charity. All donations will be given directly to NJ Seminarians and Postulants to help defray their educational expenses. Please be as generous as you can.

THANK YOU!

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

May 9th: MONDAY/ LUNES 297: Acts 19:1-8 Ps 68:2-3b, 4-5acd, 6-7b

Jn 16:29-33

May 10th: TUESDAY/MARTES 298: Acts 20:17-27 Ps 68:10-11, 20-21

Jn 17:1-11a

May 11th: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES

299: Acts 20:28-38 Ps 68:29-30, 33-36b Jn 17:11b-19

May 12th: THURSDAY/JUEVES 300: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11

Jn 17:20-26

May 13th: FRIDAY/VIERNES 301: Acts 25:13b-21 Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20b

Jn 21:15-19

May 14th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO 564: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Ps 113:1-8

Jn 15:9-17

May 15th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17 Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, May 9th to Sunday, May 15th

Monday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Chrolyn Murphy r/b Walter Murphy Tuesday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Frank Kane r/b Tommy & Briege Walker Wednesday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Patricia Smith r/b The Family Thursday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Anthony Pisciotto r/b The Family Friday Easter Weekday 8:30 a.m Peter Harczuk r/b wife, Lucille Saturday St. Matthias, Apostle 4:00 p.m. Thomas Tolve r/b wife, Linda Sunday Pentecost Sunday 8:00 am Rita Warren r/b James Halleron 11:00 am Lucrezia Pappagallo r/b Isabella Pappagallo 3:00 p.m. For the people of St James 5:00 p.m. Charles & Catherine Intravartolo r/b Antoinette Intravartolo

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Ministry Schedule

Weekend of May 14th/15th

Mass Lector Eucharistic Eucharistic Eucharistic Altar Server

Saturday Ed Moke Ann Fletcher Dan Jolly Pat Moke Angela Oskierko

Sunday 8:00 Amanda Skuraton Catherine Attara Mark Attara Roseanna Davino Jessica Skuraton

11:00 am Lois Castrovince Peggy Hughes Adrienne Puccio Frank Puccio Vincent & Mark Giordano, Liam

Iannacone

5:00 pm Rosa DeStefano James DeStefano Denise Halpin Daria Ludas

CHURCH PEWS FUNDRAISER

ShopRite and Stop & Shop are helping St. James the Less Church raise funds for the restoration of our Church pews. Simply buy gift cards from us. Every time you use a gift card to pay for your groceries a donation is made to St James. So rather than cash or check, debit or credit use our cards and St James Pew Restoration Fund will receive 5% the amount you spent.

The cards can be purchased at the Rectory during business hours or in the Church vestibule after All the Masses during the first weekend of the month before and after all Masses.

If you have any questions, please call Sandy Bohinski at 732-521-3012 or Email her at bosgeneral@aol.com.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING

The Most Reverend Paul G Bootkoski will

celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the occasion

of the 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the

priesthood and retirement as Bishop of Metuchen at

the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday,

May 22, 2016 at 12 noon. A public reception will

follow in the CYO building. All are invited to

attend.

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Este domingo es el Séptimo Domingo de Pascua. La próxima semana será el domingo de Pentecostés y luego vienen las dos solemnidades la Santísima Trinidad y después el Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo. Estas solemnidades son "santísimas" porque se refieren a Dios. Se trata de la visión de Isaías (6: 3), donde vio al Señor sentado sobre un trono rodeado de los serafines que gritaban unos a los otros: "Santo, santo, santo es el Señor de los ejércitos; toda la tierra está llena de su gloria ". En hebreo, la triple repetición indica que Dios es “el más santo”, superlativo. Si fuera comparativo, o “más santo”, hubiesen dicho, "Santo, Santo". Sólo Dios puede ser “el mas santo”. Estamos también en el mes de mayo, que se dedica a Nuestra Señora. Es una buena práctica rezar el rosario todos los días, pero especialmente durante este mes. Rezar el rosario es como coronar a Maria como nuestra reina y madre. Este domingo es también el Día de las Madres. Celebramos a nuestras madres en una manera especial. Cada día debe ser el Día de las Madres, ya que nunca dejan su cuidado y amor por nosotros. ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

Intenciones para la Misa Intenciones para la Misa , $10 cada Misa.

Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm.

Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen

The St. James the Less Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen is opened! Meals will be made available for the needy every Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. If you are in need please join us, or if you know of someone in need please let them know about this ministry! Donations can be made directly to St. James Church with Food and Fellowship in the memo. If you would like more information please contact Deacon Patrick Smith at 732-233-6970.

ShopRite y Stop & Shop nos están ayudando a recaudar fondos para la restauración de nuestros bancos del templo. Solo se debe comprar tarjetas. Cada vez que utilice una tarjeta para pagar sus compras se le hace una donación a al parroquia de Santiago el Menor. Así que en lugar de dinero en efectivo o cheque, tarjeta de débito o de crédito utilize nuestras tarjetas y el fondo de restauración recibirá el 5% de la cantidad que gastó. Las tarjetas se pueden comprar en la rectoría durante horas de oficina o en el vestíbulo de la iglesia después de cada misa durante el primer fin de semana del mes antes.

El mes de Mayo es dedicado a Nuestra Señora. La comunidad Hispana se reunirá para rezar el santo rosario los Jueves a las 7 de la tarde.

Inscripción para Catecismo para niños de grados de 1-8 y para RICA, educación para recepción de los sacramentos de adultos sera disponible el Domingo, 15 de Mayo antes y después de la Santa Misa. Se necesitará el certificado de Bautismo. Una cuota de $100 para los material de instrucción se le require para los niños.

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Come, let’s go on a Once in a Lifetime trip to…

ITALY

Join Fr. Michael Fragoso to witness

the Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

When: Sept. 1 – 7, 2016 Where: Rome & Assisi

Cost: $3,200.00 (includes airfare)

To register, please call (855)842-8001 or online at

www.proximotravel.com *All breakfasts & dinners included*

(for more info & itinerary go the website

listed above)

SAVE THE DATE

Father Brian McCormick’s Golden Jubilee

Sunday, June 12, 2016

11 am Mass at St. James the Less Church 36 Lincoln Ave, Jamesburg, NJ

Luncheon 1:00-5:00 pm

Pierre’s of South Brunswick 582 Georges Rd., South Brunswick, NJ

Details to follow soon

For more information contact Linda at

BCHTinfor@gmail.com

Memorial Day Mass at

Diocesan Cemeteries Bishop-Elect James F. Checchio will be the celebrant of the annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 30th at 10:00 am, on the grounds of Resurrection Cemetery, Hoes Lane, Piscataway. At the same time, Rev. Msgr. William Benwell, V.G. will be the celebrant on the grounds of Holy Cross Cemetery, Cranbury-South River Rd, East Brunswick. All the faithful are invited to participate at either site, and are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for comfort. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated inside the Mausoleum Chapel located at each site. For more information, contact the Cemetery Office (732) 463-1424.

Come Learn How to Walk the Way of Mercy! The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Evangelization would like to invite you to a Bible conference on the theme of God’s mercy during this Jubilee Year entitled, A Biblical Walk Through Mercy. The event will be held at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center in Piscataway on Saturday, June 18th. It starts with daily Mass at 8:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm. The presenter, Thomas Smith, is a gifted Bible teacher and he will take us on a wonderful overview of mercy in the Old and New Testaments as well as encourage us to be people of mercy. Registration is required. For more information go to: www.diometuchen.org/evangelizationevents or call 732-562-1990 ext. 1634

The Office of Vocations invites you to join us for:

Eucharistic Holy Hour

For Vocations

Friday, May 27, 2016 7:00 pm

St. John Neumann Pastoral Ctr 146 Metlars Lane

Piscataway, NJ 08854