SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

October 28, 2018

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 at 1:00 pm. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 years 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: Parishioners 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 inquiring 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 Rev. Joseph Kabali, in Residence

Rev. Msgr. Ray Cole

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

Adult Choir Wednesday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 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 HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE Call Matt Collura (732)691-5416

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

Raelee Gold - Cantor St. James Cemetery

Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp For more information please contact the Rectory

PLOTS AVAILABLE

Parish Office Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tu-Th

Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

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Prayers for the Sick Emily Amador, Marie Bailey, Heather Boucher, Elizabeth “Betty” Cafiero, Arlene Calabro, Roger Chapdelaine, Agnes Cookson, Catherine Cryan, Carmela Dacunto, Matthew Dallas, Jonathan DiPierro, Julianna Dubinsky, Sue Facarile, John Fayard, John Fedor, Danny Figler, Mary Geraghty, Toni Hart, James Hitch, Jake Hoenig, Nikolai Hopkins, Jack Hsia, John Iwanski, Eleanor James, Rosemarie Kolessar, Veronica Kreutzer, Albert Larsen, Lucy Lavadera, Savira Londy-Eiben, Nikki Long, Arianna Louis, Gina Louis, Rose Luberecki, Richard Mackie, John Maltby, Michael Marino, Charlie Martinez, Mario Medina, Danielle Mennona, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Paul Joseph Migliore, Charles Miller, Lily Mizzi, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Roseleen Murtagh, Michael Nichols, Harry Oranczak, Josephine Pescatore, Santino Policastro, Linda Reynolds, Ron Ritter, Elijah Sabo, Peggy Schiller, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, Tammy Townsend, Liza Vivaldo, Emma Voss, Grace Wetzel, Lourdes Zapanta and Pat Zipf

HYMNS: Gathering: Shepherd of Souls #365 Preparation: Amazing Grace #433 Communion: Eat This Bread #337; We Will Rise Again #440 Recessional: God, We Praise You #39 (page 220, verses 1&4)

Weekly Collections

1st Collection $ 7,298.00 2nd Collection $ 2,294.00

The Sanctuary Candle that will be lit this week during our Eucharistic Celebration is in memory of Richard Lawlor. This is a gift from wife, Irene.

Cardinal O’Malley the Archbishop of Boston pronounces the name of the blind man in today’s gospel by putting the accent on the second syllable: BarTIMeous. the word “bar” in Hebrew means “son of” so he calls the blind man “Son of Tim.” Tim’s son teaches us several things. Firstly about how to carry our crosses. We find him lying by the side of the road begging. He can’t do otherwise. Maybe Tim died without adequate life insurance leaving his son nothing. Tim’s son does what he needs to survive. He knows about Jesus; so he is well informed. Secondly he teaches us to be steadfast in prayer. He calls out to Jesus repeatedly, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me.” He calls louder and louder. Even when the people around him are annoyed and tell him to be silent, he calls out all the more. Tim’s son also teaches us how we should behave towards each other. Jesus calls him and the people around him, the same ones who were just telling him to shut up, tell him "Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” They are happy for Tim’s son, not jealous or envious that Jesus called him. Tim’s son teaches us to be ready and to take the opportunity when it presents itself. He throws off his cloak and stands up. Here’s the problem. How does he get to Jesus? He’s blind. There is a crowd. How can he walk to Jesus? There is only one way. The people around him lead the son of Tim to Jesus. The people around us help us to find Jesus we should not ignore this very valuable aid and at the same time we should help others come to Jesus. What does the Son of Tim do once he encounters Jesus and is healed in body and soul? He follows him. “Go thou and do likewise.” Luke 10:37

A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

Parish Intention of the month As we honor our Lady of the Rosary this month, let us pray it frequently that the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic church be purified and strengthened in this time of distress.

REMINDER There will be no classes on Wednesday, October 31st.

Memorial Mass St James Cemetery

There will be a Memorial Mass at St James Cemetery on Saturday, November 4th at 11:00 am. All are welcome to attend!

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

October 29th: MONDAY/ LUNES 479: Eph 4:32—5:8 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lk 13:10-17

October 30th: TUESDAY/MARTES 480: Eph 5:21-33 Ps 128:1-5 Lk 13:18-21

October 31st: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES

481: Eph 6:1-9 Ps 145:10-14 Lk 13:22-30

November 1st: THURSDAY/JUEVES 667: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6

1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a

November 2nd: FRIDAY/VIERNES 668: Wis 3:1-9 Ps 23:1-6 Rom 5:5-11 or

Rom 6:3-9 Jn 6:37-40

November 3rd: SATURDAY/SÁBADO 484: Phil 1:18b-26 Ps 42:2-3, 5cdef

LK 14:1, 7-11

November 4th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO 152: Dt 6:2-6 Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51

Heb 7:23-28 Mk 12:28b-34

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Oct 29th to Sunday, Nov 4th

Monday Weekday 8:30 am Carmela Damiani r/b Bob & Kay Garvey Tuesday Weekday 8:30 am Maureen Brenner r/b Mary Connors Wednesday Weekday 8:30 am Eileen Farragher r/b Lily Gallagher 7:00 pm Tom Keating r/b Phyllis Carlinsky Priscilla Jane Scaglione r/b Charles & Pat Swensen Thursday All Saints 8:30 am Stephanie Germann r/b mother, Jeanne 7:00 pm Corazon Rodrigo r/b Anna Carreon Friday All Souls 8:30 am Patricia Schiller r/b C. Valendo Saturday Vigil of Sunday 4:00 pm For the people of St James Sunday Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Horan Family r/b Gene Horan Stephen R Bonick r/b family 11:00 am Rosalie & Sylvester Serpe r/b Ralph & Lauretta Serpe Linda Renz r/b Billie Lunardelli 3:00 pm Juana Lugo-Marrero r/b Nora Steen 5:00 pm Brian Gallagher r/b Lily Gallagher Marilyn Nasta r/b Carmel & Joe DeMartino

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I want to sincerely thank everyone for making our 3rd Annual Fall Festival the success that it was. To all who registered cars for the car show, entered their cars, judged the cars, sold the food tickets, did the cooking, baked cakes and cookies, manned the cake and drink table, sold 50/50's, manned the beer and sangria garden, ran as the go-for, the businesses for their donations, helped with set-up and clean-up, participated as vendors, those who helped with the games and the pumpkin patch and especially to all of you who supported the Church and came out that day. - a GREAT BIG THANK YOU! You have no idea how much your help was appreciated. Thank you to all who supported our 50/50. Congratulations to the winners: 1st prize: Patricia Gamble 2nd prize: John Emerson 3rd prize: Anne Mendoker Once again - thank you to all. We look forward to our 4th Annual Fall Festival. Sandy Bohinski, Chairperson

LIBRARY NEWS In honor of Veterans' Day, the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave will host a Veteran's Oral History Presentation The event will be held Monday, November 5, 4-7 pm. A panel of local veterans will share their experiences in the military. This is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn of history up close and personal. Come with questions. Call 732-521-0440 for more information.

The Deacon’s Food Cupboard is in need of turkeys. If you would like to donate a turkey, we will be collecting them before all Masses in the Church parking lot the weekend of November 10th/11th. Any questions please contact Pat Moke at: 732-310-3540 or email plm5of11@gmail.com

WANTED!

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El cardenal O'Malley, arzobispo de Boston, que tiene un doctorado el literatura española y portuguesa, pronuncia el nombre del hombre ciego en el evangelio de hoy en ingles poniendo el acento en la segunda sílaba: BarTIMeo. la palabra "bar" en hebreo significa "hijo de", así que llama al hombre ciego "Hijo de Tim” (“Tim es un apodo en ingles para “Timoteo”). El hijo de Tim nos enseña varias cosas. En primer lugar sobre cómo cargar nuestras cruces. Lo encontramos al lado de la carretera pidiendo limosnas. Él no puede hacer otra cosa. Tal vez Tim murió sin un seguro de vida adecuado dejándole nada a su hijo. El hijo de Tim hace lo que pueda para sobrevivir. Él conoce de Jesús, por lo cual está bien informado. En segundo lugar, nos enseña a ser firmes en la oración. Él clama repetidamente a Jesús: "Jesús, hijo de David, ten compasión de mí". Llama cada vez más fuerte, incluso cuando las personas que lo rodean se enojan y le dicen que guarde silencio, grita aún más fuerte. El hijo de Tim también nos enseña cómo debemos comportarnos el uno con el otro. Jesús lo llama a él y las personas que lo rodean, los mismos que le estaban mandándolo a callar, le dicen: "¡Ánimo! Levántate, porque Él te llama.” Están dispuestos a ayudar a Tim, no están celosos o envidiosos porque Jesus lo llamó. Timdez (como Hernandez = “hijo de Hernán”) nos enseña a estar listos, preparados, y que aprovechemos la oportunidad cuando se presente. tira su manto a un lado y se levanta. Aquí está el problema. ¿Cómo llegará a Jesús? Él es ciego. Hay una multitud. ¿Cómo podrá caminar a Jesús? Solo hay una manera. Las personas que lo rodean guían al ciego hijo de Tim a Jesús. Igualmente, las personas que nos rodean a nosotros nos ayudan a encontrar a Jesús, no debemos ignorar esta valiosa ayuda y al mismo tiempo debemos ayudar a otros a venir a Jesús. ¿Qué hace el Hijo de Tim una vez que encuentra a Jesús y es sanado en cuerpo y alma? Él lo sigue. “Anda entonces y haz tú lo mismo” Lucas 10:37.

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

Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm.

Un mensaje del Pastor P. Michael Fragoso

Ministry Schedule

Weekend of Nov. 3rd/4th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Altar Server

Saturday 4:00pm

Leonila Albinto Evelyn Moran Julie Ico Charlotte Klecan Nicholas Fletcher Tyler/Kayla Dunn

Lily Horn

Sunday 8:00am

Barbara Gibbons Tom Gibbons Roseanna Davino Taylor Payne Joey, Marissa &

Victoria Fiordaliso

11:00am Carol Damiani Frank Cryan Irene Lesko Monique Mainville Martin Villanobos

Sean Alvarenga

5:00pm Lois Castrovince Elaine Slabinski Kim Smith Ryan & Sean

Desmond

SAVE THE DATE

The Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities is preparing for its 3rd Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 15, 2018 (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ. Given the preparation that is necessary for this huge undertaking, we ask that you contact us as soon as possible to reserve a place for you and/or your group (children/young adults with special needs and their families/caregivers). Please register by October 31st. Please Email: 2018domchristmasparty@gmail.com or call 732-765-6432.

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During Mass, the children will be escorted to the Parish hall of the Church after the Opening Prayer. Here they will sing, hear the Sunday’s reading on their own level and share a reflection. They will be returned to their families during the Final Blessing of the Mass.

FOOD COLLECTION The weekend of November 3rd/4th, we will be collecting food for the Deacons' Food

Cupboard in Jamesburg. Anything for a Thanksgiving meal. Some items needed: peas, stuffing, gravy, yams, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Please leave all items in the back room of the Church. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

GROCERY VOUCHERS

Shop Rite and Stop & Shop Gift Cards will be sold before and after all Masses next weekend. What Are Gift Cards? Store gift cards can be given as gifts or they can personally be used by yourself just like cash. In return, the stores ask for your support by buying their gift cards and shopping in their stores. The cards are sold in increments of $25.00. If you give us $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 or more, you receive $25.00, $50.00, $100.00 or more. You lose nothing and our Church gains a percentage of the sales. The profits derived from this goes into our Pew restoration fund. If you have any questions, please call Sandy Bohinski at 732-521-3012 or Email her at bosgeneral@aol.com.

Mass of Remembrance

Fr. Michael Fragoso and the St. James Lazarus Ministry invite you and your family to a:

Mass of Remembrance Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00 pm

St. James the Less Parish

If you have a loved one that has died this past year and would like to have their name included at Mass and light a candle (one will be provided for you) in their honor, please RSVP to the rectory at (732) 521-0100 or email to jamestheless1880@gmail.com with the deceased name and number of family members attending. If you have any questions please call Pat Moke at (732) 310-3540

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PROTECT AND SERVE

17th Annual Blue Mass for Law Enforcement

Wednesday, November 7th 10:30 AM

Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi, Metuchen

Please join Bishop James F Checchio at the Annual Blue Mass to pray for and with police officers and law enforcement personnel who have dedicated their lives in keeping our communities safe and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice through their service. For more information, call (732) 562-2435 or visit http://diometuchen.org/2018-blue-mass.

Sunday, Nov. 4th 11:00 a.m. Mass For Children ages 4 to 2nd Grade

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Today is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate this day by remembering the revitalizing mission at the heart of our Christian faith—to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith ensures the work and service of the Mission Church, as it supports priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Thank you for your generosity.

Concert The St James Orchestra will be performing

on Wednesday, November 14th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each and will be sold before & after Masses the weekends of Nov. 3rd/4th & 10th/11th. They will also be available at the rectory during office hours.

Pilgrimage to

Historic Philadelphia

Come join us on a Pilgrimage to Historic Philadelphia. We will be visiting St John Neumann’s Shrine, The Basilica Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, Old St. Mary’s Church & Old St. Joseph’s Church. Lunch will be on your own at the Reading Terminal Market. DECEMBER 4TH $40.00 per person

Bus departs St James at 8:00 am sharp

Reservations are required—limited seats! To make a reservation or need more info please contact Angelo Deliso at: 718-948-4205 or send an email to: nysiad1@yahoo.com