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SAINT JOHN
1805 Penbrook Terrace Linden, New Jersey 07036
Very Rev. Robert G. McBride, J.C.L., J.V. ..............Pastor Rev. Paul Passant Rev. Nnaemeka Andrew Onyemaobi Rev. Philip Latronico....................... Emmaus/C.Y.O. Director Deacon Edward Campanella ...................Pastoral Associate Deacon Michael York ...................Religious Ed. Coordinator Deacon Timothy A. Kennedy ...................Pastoral Associate Dr. Deborah Egan, Ed.D. ................................School Principal Amy Giglio................... Sacrament Preparation Coordinator
CONFESSIONS: Monday through Friday after 7:00 pm Mass. Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 7:45 pm, Sunday: 7:45 pm.
BAPTISMS: Parents are asked to contact the Religious Education Office in the sixth month of pregnancy for Baptism Classes. (732-388-1253)
MARRIAGES: Contact the rectory at least one year in advance & before making other arrangements.
SICK CALLS: Any hour - Day or Night
HOSPITAL VISITATION: Contact Rectory
RESPECT LIFE: Holy Hour for life and liberty every Monday at 7:00 pm Cenacle for Life Rosary, Thursdays at 8:00 & 9:00 am
CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP: Any woman who is pregnant and in need of assistance should never feel that abortion is her only option. Personal and confidential assistance is available at the following numbers:
CCS - Pat Chiarello ............................201-246-7379 Crisis Pregnancy Helpline.................. 1-888-4-OPTIONS Birthright........................................... 1-800-550-4900 Post Abortion Healing.......................1-877-HOPE 4 ME
Rectory Phone....................................................................908-486-6363 Rectory Fax..........................................................................908-486-5345 Parish E-mail .................................................................parish@sjanj.net Parish Website ..................................................................www.sjanj.net School Website .................................................................www.sjanj.org
Serving: Clark, Cranford, Linden, Rahway & Winfield, New Jersey
MASSES Saturday .............................................................................8:30 am Saturday Evening ..............................................5:30 & 7:00 pm Sundays ....7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 & 7:00 pm (Youth)
Daily (Monday to Friday) .............7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Eve of Holy Days .............................................................7:00 pm Holy Days .................7:00, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm First Fridays......................................7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays .................................................... 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Devotions First Saturdays................................................................8:30 am Rosary ............................................................Mondays, 6:40 pm Perpetual Adoration.........................................24 hours a day
July 28, 2019
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School.........................................................................................732-388-1360 Religious Education Office .................................................732-388-1253 St. John the Apostle Food Pantry ....................................732-388-1216 Respect Life Office.................................................................973-497-4350
THE APOSTLE Catholic Community
Page 1 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 28, 2019 Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, July 27 8:30 am Ann Smith – 2nd Anniversary 17h Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30 pm Helen Donahue 7:00 pm For Intention of Edward Almeida Sunday, July 28 7:30 am Anne Nelson 9:00 am Margaret Hritzik 10:30 am George Taluba – 7th Anniversary 12:00 pm Helen Donahue 7:00 pm Edward Falkowski Monday, July 29, St. Martha 7:00 am Rita Oliviera – 1st Anniversary 8:30 am Vincent Sheridan 7:00 pm Constance Kane Tuesday, July 30, St. Peter Chrysologus 7:00 am Lynn Gabel 8:30 am Richard Van Volkom 7:00 pm Alexander Dowzycki Wednesday, July 31, St. Ignatius of Loyola 7:00 am Lina Tinio 8:30 am Lawrence M. Kinsella – 31st Anniversary 7:00 pm Robert Gonzalez Thursday, August 1, St. Alphonsus Liguori 7:00 am For Special Intention 8:30 am Jean & Ben Fabiani 7:00 pm Alfred Zyla First Friday, August 2, St. Eusebius of Vercelli, St. Peter Julian Eymard 7:00 am Louis Gagliardo 8:30 am Marilyn Thyssen 7:00 pm John Homola Saturday, August 3 8:30 am Mary & Joseph Malandro 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time0. 5:30 pm Eli Sanchez 7:00 pm Eduardo Ramirez Sunday, August 4 7:30 am Bob Gabel 9:00 am Melanie Pinho 10:30 am John & Frances Homola 12:00 pm Jeffrey John Gannon 7:00 pm Sabur Purefoy *Masses at 7:00 am are in the HF Chapel, McGuinness Ctr. Simply text STJOHNSCHURCH to 84576 from your mobile phone and start getting automatic updates. (You can “unsubscribe” at any time.) All bulletin articles must be approved by our Pastor, Fr. Bob, and submitted to [email protected] by 5 pm Monday of the week of publication
The Word of the Lord First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32 Abraham pleads with the Lord, who planned to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because of the evil and sin in those cities. Abraham asks him if he would spare the city if fifty, forty, thirty, twenty or even only ten innocent people were found there. God says that he would spare the cities even for the sake of only ten.
Second Reading: Colossians 2:12-14 Paul explains to the Colossians that through baptism, they are raised to life with Christ because they believed in the power of the God who raised him from the dead. Even though they once lived in sin, their sins have been pardoned through Jesus.
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 Jesus' disciples asked him how they should pray. He gave them some phrases similar to those now used in the Lord's prayer. Jesus also reminds the disciples how even men with sins are able to give good things to their children, and explains how much more the heavenly Father wants to give to us.
Instructions For On-Line Giving can be found by logging onto www.sjanj.net Let Us Pray For the Deceased and Their Families
Daniel Campbell, Elizabeth Sorice, Stanley Zyla
READINGS FOR THE WEEK SUN Gn 18:20-32; Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13 MON Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 TUE Ex 33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28; Mt 13:36-43 WED Ex 34:29-35; Mt 13:44-46 THUR Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Mt 13:47-53 FRI Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Mt 13:54-58 SAT Lv 25:1, 8-17; Mt 14:1-12
THE STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Through Sunday,July 21, 2019
Weekly budget need FY’19 $ 17,374 Actual Weekly Collection $ 12,120 (Deficit) $ (5,254) Included above Monthly On-Line Giving $ 3,166.00 Thank you for your consistent generosity
Page 2 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 28, 2019 Schedule of Events for July 27 – August 4
4 - Day WALKING PILGRIMAGE
Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Great Meadows, NJ will host a spiritual 4-day Walking Pilgrimage on August 8th – 11th, from our church in NJ to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, PA. Walkers range from infants to people well into their 70’s. You may join our spiritual trip any day of the journey and for as many days as you wish. Register by mail before July 28th for the discounted prices. More information can be found on www.walkingpilgrimage.us, or call 908-637-4269.
Are you an Irish Catholic and want to join a great fraternal organization?
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is currently recruiting new members for a new Division in Clark. They are the only Catholic Irish Organization in the world which was founded in New York City on May 4th,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 300 years. We would like you to join us!
For more information, call Patrick Murphy at 908-472-5050 and he will explain the details.
Songs For Celebration Entrance Hymn: Praise to the Lord #585 Offertory: Seek Ye First #685 Communion: Be Not Afraid #673 Sending Forth: O God Beyond All Praising #589
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of
Jesus Christ’s REAL presence in the Holy Eucharist. The Perpetual Adoration Chapel looks to have two hourly adorers scheduled for every hour of the week. Presently, there are some hours with
only one hourly adorer. The following hours are in need of a second hourly adorer:
Sunday 4:00 pm Call or text Anne Tel # 908-247-6998
email [email protected]
sign up at http://www.sjanj.net/ministries/perpetual-adoration
Please Pray for Our Sick and Their Caregivers Helen Angelo Ellen LePoidevin Janet Petrone Judith Bayou John Lewtuch Genelyn Pijuan Joan Bernacki Barbara Lipari Joel Rivera John Bernacki William Stypa Lofgren Theresa Rogoz Frank Biondi Mary E. Lanzillo Joan Roszkowski Betty Hora Boetsch Louis F. Lopez Robert Rusnak Nicole Coupaud Mary Jo Mackowski Joanne Russo Anthony Fiorillo Jr. Mary Masluck Joe Sbarro Tony Fiorillo Sr. Carl Matyas Bob Smorol Loren Gonczi Claire A. Miller Pat Smorol Katherine Graba Jean Mizejewski Joan Struss Emilia Grabska Stephen Mizejewski Larry Wheat Matt Hall John Passant Nancy Whelan Baby Holden Dolores Parisi Skip Whelan Travis John Imhof Rose Ann Parisi Elaine Zemeckis Henry Imiolek John Paffrath Thomas Kelmartin Juana Perez
Please Pray for Our Troops
SGT Alex Makarucha, USANG PO3 Thomas Maes, USN HM3 Lance Dearing, USN 2LT Jeffrey A. Regep, USAPFC
Gregory Melencio, USA Mercylinda V. Miro, USN Lt. John DeLorenso, USAF LCPL Joseph Orth, USMC CPL Norbert Sieczkowski, USMC Justin Roskowski USN SPC Dominic P. Mansour USA MAJ Chris Niedziocha USMC SPC Matthew Lambert USA CPL David L. Borowski USMC LtCdr. Frank J. Walter III, Lt. Lt. Anthony Parenti USMC RSSGT Andrew Caprio, USAF
SAT Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions SUN Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions MON Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions TUE Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
CYO Emmaus in CYO Room 8:00 – 10:00 pm WED Mass 7:00 pm followed Confessions
Charismatic Prayer Group at 7:45 pm in Library THU Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confession
Divine Mercy Chaplet – 7:45 pm in Church FRI Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions SAT Confessions 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions SUN Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions
Children’s Liturgy – 10:30 Gathering: Come, Christians, Join to Sing #571 Offertory: Seek Ye First #685 Communion: Abba! Father #600 Sending Forth: O Bless the Lord #568
Page 3 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 28, 2019 ST. JOHN’S FOOD PANTRY
EMERGENCY: St John's Parking Lot is being totally resurfaced, and no one has any access to the PANTRY for the next two weeks. We had to cancel Clark and St. John's through the rest of July. We are hopeful to open by Tues. Aug. 6th, but I need to wait for further advisement.
ST. JOHN’S PARKING LOT
For the next 2 weeks we will be repaving our Parking Lot. Monday through Friday there will be no parking in the Parking Lot. Please use care if walking through the area during the construction. Until the pavement is cured, please only back out without cutting the wheel sharply. Thank you for your help and patience.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2019
“Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.’ He said to them, ‘When you pray, say, Father, hallowed be your name…”
Jesus directed His prayer to the Father. Paul tells us we can pray only through the inspiration of the Spirit. The Trinity is found in every prayer, ‘How much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?’
We, like the disciple, ask the Lord to help us to pray and to pray better. We pray in response to the Spirit’s urging. We pray in many ways, with words, in silent meditation and reflection, we pray with our hands in serving others. Jesus is ever present to lead us, strengthening our prayer life.
Let’s use an example. In teaching people how to swim we can tell them to close their mouths, kick their feet, move their arms and hold their breath. That’s teaching technique, but is not swimming. One must enter the water and try.
Prayer is no different. We learn to pray better by praying. Like swimming we are refreshed and renewed by our experience.
So I say to you, Ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. Jesus Christ
As I go to work, Be with me Lord. Be the patience when I’m frustrated. Be the endurance when I am tired. Be the wisdom when I am uncertain. Be the inspiration when I’m out of ideas. Be the peacemaker when I feel hurt. Be the comforter when I feel overwhelmed. Be the energy when I am weary. Be the guide when I am confused. Be the forgiver when I get it wrong. Be with me Lord, today.
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St. John’s Family Page
Where do you go if you want to learn how to do something? Thirty, forty or fifty years ago, the answer to that question might be… the library or firsthand from an experienced person. Today, the immediately reply would be – the internet. We know that the internet has many videos on how to do something… from experts and amateurs. We can get many different perspectives. There’s a wealth of information at our fingertips. People at the time of Jesus also asked the question: How do I ….? In today’s gospel, the question asked is about prayer … Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples. In other words, how do I pray? Specifically, the disciples wanted to learn from the expert, Jesus, about prayer. Jesus invites us in today’s gospel to a deeper understanding of prayer. First, we should start with the question: why do we pray? We know that at the heart of our prayer is our relationship with the Most Holy Trinity. A relationship requires listening, communication, exchange and action. The Holy Spirit prompts us to pray. The Holy Spirit takes the initiative. While we may say, that I am praying… it is the presence and action of God in our lives that draws us closer into relationship with Him. We can count on with absolute certainty that our prayers are heard by God and responded to “on God’s time”. God gives us the grace we need in every situation of our life. A French mathematician in the 17th century named Pascal said: “Prayer is one of the ways that God chose to share His infinite power with us.”
Sometimes we speak of the power of prayer. This is God’s power. We always pray for the best outcome – but we should be ready to accept God’s Will and plan, knowing that we are under His divine guidance and providence every second of the day. Jesus also talks about the importance of trust and perseverance in prayer. For everyone who asks receives; and the one who seeks finds: and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. In today’s first reading, Abraham persists in his intercessory prayer to have mercy on the innocent righteous people of Sodom. Moses would also intercede for the sake of the people, asking God to forgive their sin. When we pray the Our Father, let’s reflect on how much God love us, forgives us and deeply desires that we be in a friendship with Him now and or all eternity! God bless us all always! Deacon Mike
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will start in September at St. John’s! RCIA is for anyone discerning the Catholic faith and for those who are already Baptized Catholic, desiring First Communion and / or Confirmation. Contact Deacon Mike in the Religious Education Office to join RCIA or for more information / questions: 732-388-1253, [email protected]
CCD Registration CCD registrations are now being accepted for the Fall. Register by July 31st to receive an early registration discount. Register at www.sjanj.net under Religious Education. Contact Deacon Mike for information: [email protected] or 732-388-1253 or stop by the Religious Education office. We are open during the summer from 3 PM to 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The office is located in the basement, directly across from the auditorium. Use the parking lot side entrance for easiest access. Ring the buzzer if the outside doors are locked.
Stevens Institute of Technology You are invited to join us at our Meet and Greet during our Club Fair on 8/25. Mass and dinner begins at 5pm. Also, check out Newman Catholic on Ducksync and Facebook for more events and info!
Lawrence Laurente, Campus Minister - 973-652-8696 [email protected] Fall Retreat: Friday 11/15 –Sunday 11/17, Grove Hall, Ocean Grove, NJ. Contact Lawrence for more details.
Newark Newman Center New Jersey Institute of Technology,
Rutgers Univ. - Newark & Essex County College 91 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102; 973-624-1301
For more info, email us at [email protected], check out newmanclubnewark.org, and follow us on FB at Facebook.com/NewmanClubNwk and on Twitter/Instagram at @newmanclubnwk.
Fr. Bismarck Chau, Chaplain - [email protected] Fr. Juan Ortega, Chaplain - [email protected] Brandon Ocampo, Campus Minister - [email protected] Christian Francke, Campus Minister - [email protected]
Sunday Mass: Every Sun. starting on 9/1 @ 7 PM at Saint Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral. Welcome BBQ: Please see website for more details.
Kean University Office located in Downs Hall Room 130, 908-737-4835
Find more information at www.keancatholics.org; facebook.com/KeanCatholics or follow @KeanCatholics on Instagram & Twitter
Fr. Bill Sheridan, Chaplain - [email protected] Mariama Roldan, Campus Minister - [email protected]
Weekday Mass: Tuesdays beginning 9/17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; CAS 308 Sunday Mass & Fellowship: Every Sunday beginning 9/15, 6 p.m.; MSC 226 Newman Meetings: Every Thursday beginning 9/12 3:30-4:30 p.m.; MSC 315—Newman Party on Monday 10/14 @ 3:30pm MSC 228 Fall Retreat: Friday 11/15 –Sunday 11/17, Grove Hall, Ocean Grove. NJ. Contact Mariama for more details.
College Campus Ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark
Serving the secular and Private Colleges and Universities in the Archdiocese of Newark, we are called to bear witness to Jesus Christ by encouraging those we serve to strive towards Christian spiritual, moral, and intellectual develop-
ment. We pledge fidelity to the Holy Father, Pope Francis and the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. + + +
We are happy to announce, Pope Francis’ appointment for the canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman, who inspired the Newman Catholic Apostolate. We welcome all students to join us for this celebration.
Please see individual campuses for more details.
New Jersey City University Come and meet the Campus Minister and other Newman members at our first Meet and Greet on 9/3. See our social media for more details: Facebook, Website, Instagram. Lawrence Laurente, Campus Minister - [email protected], 973-652-8696 For upcoming events, contact Lawrence.
Farleigh Dickinson University (Teaneck) Facebook: FDU Catholic Campus Ministry (Metro Campus) Office: Interfaith Chapel, 2nd floor (next to Campus Public Safety) Breanna Silva, Campus Minister (908) 763-6496, [email protected] Sunday Mass: Beginning 9/1 at 7 p.m. at St. Anastasia’s; carpool meets at the FDU Chapel (next to Public Safety) at 6:30 p.m. Contact Breanna for details.
Union County College Fr. Bill Sheridan, Chaplain - [email protected] Mariama Roldan, Campus Minister - [email protected]; (908) 737-4835 Find us online at http://www.UCCcatholics.org/ or on Facebook at
Montclair State University Newman Catholic Center - 894 Valley Road—973-746-2323 For more info, visit www.MSUNEWMAN.com; facebook.com/
NewmanCatholicMSU; find us on Instagram @newman_catholic
Fr. Jim Chern, Chaplain - [email protected] Sean Grealy, Campus Minister - [email protected] Mrs. Mary Kominsky, Office Manager: [email protected] FOCUS Missionaries on Campus!
Sunday Mass: Begins 9/8, 6p.m., Student Center Cafe B&C Fall Kick Off & Welcome BBQ: Thursday, 9/6 @ 3:30 p.m., Newman Center Newman Community Nights: Begins Tuesday 9/4, @7pm, Newman Center First Year Retreat: Friday 10/25-Saturday 9/27, Newman Center
Ramapo College Our Welcome BBQ—Immaculate Conception Church on 9/3 @3:30pm. Our first Mass will be in the Alumni Lounge on 9/8 at 8pm and free dinner to follow! Find us online at: www.ramapo.edu/ministries/catholic-campus-ministry/ Catherine Kunkel, Campus Minister, [email protected] FOCUS Missionaries on campus!
Intercollegiate Events Each year our campuses meet to share our faith and grow in fellow-ship through multiple events. The following are up and coming with
more details to follow. Please visit our main website: http://www.ccm-nj.com/
Tour of Sacred Heart Basilica, Newark, NJ Annual Archdiocesan Campus Ministry Retreat
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