February 15, 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus Came To Heal Sick and heartbroken. Discouraged, damaged and restored. Jesus came to heal. Sometimes it’s not about what we do. It’s about what’s already been done. Page 2 Community of Saint Helen 1600 Rahway Avenue Westfield, New Jersey 07090-3615 Office 908-232-1214 Fax 908-317-5459 Website: www.sainthelen.org Pastoral Ministry Rev. Michael A. Saporito Ext. 120..............................Pastor Rev. Frank J. Fano Ext. 122..........................Parochial Vicar Rev. George Klybus Ext. 121........................Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. James A. Burke .....……….........Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. William C. Harms……........…...Pastor Emeritus Rev. Mr. Jack Lynch Ext. 124..................Permanent Deacon Marilyn Ryan Ext. 113..……..…..............Pastoral Associate Religious Education Mrs. Kathy Dulan Ext. 110...…...…………Elementary K-5 Mr. Mike Fusco Ext. 103....................……...Middle School and H.S. Confirmation Program Youth Ministry Patti Gardner Ext. 115.….......High School Youth Minister Music Ministry Cindy Brogan Ext. 119.................................Music Minister Inter-Parochial School 908-233-0484 Sister Maureen Fichner, SSJ…….....…...…..……..Principal Mrs. Leslie Lewis….Early Childhood Director (Pre-K & K) Counseling Program Liz Migneco, L.C.S.W. Ext. 105………....….....Counselor Michael McMahon, L.C.S.W. Ext. 105...……….Counselor Trustees Mrs. Helen Guididas……….……………….…….....Trustee Mr. John Sheehan…….…….....………………..…...Trustee Pastoral Council Mrs. Claudia Andreski……...……..……...…..….. President Celebration of the Eucharist Sunday - The Lord's Day Saturday - 5:30 PM 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 12:30, 6:30 PM Weekday Masses Monday through Friday - 7:30 (except Summer) and 9:00 AM Saturday - 9:00 AM Holy Day - As announced in the bulletin Reconciliation Saturday - 4:30- 5:00 PM or by appointment Parish Library The Library is open whenever Burke Hall is open. Prayer Network 908-232-1214, ext 109 Please leave a message. From the Pastor Lent Begins Wednesday The Lenten Season begins with us calling to attention our need for personal transformation on Ash Wednesday. Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 am, 9 am and 7:30 pm. A prayer service will be held simultaneously in the Church and in the Meaney Hall Gym at 3:45 pm. It is our hope that the adults of our community would think not so much about giving things up for Lent, but about forming new habits that last beyond Lent. Our small group series will focus on prayer this year as will our Sunday message series. Expand your prayer life beyond just the memorized prayers you might have learned as a youth. Join a group now. Take time to attend a Cornerstone Retreat (see our website for the sign-up information). Once again this year you can take advantage of the “go home overnight” option at this retreat. You can sign up for the Dynamic Catholic program: make this the Best Lent Ever (see www.dynamiccatholic.com); attend daily Mass and follow the scripture readings of the season; take some time each Wednesday night in our Church between 7:30 and 8:30 pm for a quiet reflection time during a Eucharistic Holy Hour priests will be available for confession each Wednesday during that time as well; pray the stations of the cross with us each Friday in Lent at 7:30 pm in Church; engage yourself and others in some meaningful service project in which you not only do good for others, but take time to reflect upon the experience. Let’s make Lent a powerful experience for our parish this year! R.C.I.A. (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) I would like to express our congratulations and prayerful support to those in our community who are preparing to receive the initiation Sacraments at Easter and during the Easter Season. This Sunday Sabrina Mizerak, Lorenzo Mizerek and Eugene Ing will attend the Rite of Election at the Cathedral Basilica in Newark. This formal step in the process of their full initiation at Easter (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) marks their final preparation time and acceptance to receive these Sacraments at the next Easter Vigil. It is a time of joy for them, their families, sponsors and our parish. Congratulations to each of them. Our prayers are with you at this important moment in your life. On Saturday, February 21, Annabelle Farrales and Kathy Sullivan will attend the Rite of Continuing Conversion at the Cathedral. These two women, already one with us through Baptism, will be completing their initiation during the Easter Season by being accepted into the Roman Catholic faith and receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist. Our prayers are with you as well. I want to acknowledge our RCIA team for their faithful service to all those preparing to be initiated into the fuller life of the Church for their dedication, guidance, and personal care of all these people. Continued P. 3 607 Page 3 From the Pastor cont. Finally, there are many infants who will soon be baptized, elementary students preparing for First Holy Communion and our teenagers who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Easter Season. During this Holy Season, we remember them in prayer as well as those who are working with them to prepare them. In God’s Peace and Love, Fr. Michael Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal This year’s Appeal, Sharing God’s Blessings, is a perfect opportunity for us to reflect on God’s generosity to us and to share the blessings we have been given with those around us. This year, our parish goal is $131,649.00. This year’s Appeal will continue to support the many good works of the ministries throughout the Archdiocese. We are often reminded by our Holy Father Pope Francis and sacred scripture that in order to love one another we must share the blessings which God has provided to us. We are called to similarly share what is granted to us by God and return it to Him so that not one of our brothers and sisters goes without; without the gift of faith, without the essential human needs, and without a personal relationship with Our Lord. The Annual Appeal provides the poor with food, shelter and clothing; makes religious education, spiritual guidance and CYO programs available for the young; insures the future leadership of the Church with seminarian education and training; and most important, brings Christ’s Good News to the people of the Archdiocese. Thousands of people in the four counties served by the Archdiocese of Newark are assisted each year through various programs and ministries funded by the Appeal. Our parish also benefits by receiving a rebate from the appeal if it exceeds its goal. Watch this year’s Annual Appeal video online at www.rcan.org/ sharing to see firsthand the impact that YOUR gift makes. To learn more about the ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark, please visit www.rcan.org/sharing. “What counts above all else is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6). Works of love directed to one’s neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit.” -Pope Francis Mark Your Calendar 3rd Annual Women’s Day of Reflection Saturday, April 11 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Theme: The Women Followers of Christ Details to follow. Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast The Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast will meet this Wednesday, February 18, and all the Wednesdays of Lent at 6:00 am in Room 103 of the Parish Center. Come and join us for an hour of prayer, Gospel reflection and fellowship with other men of the Parish. Feel free to bring a friend. Any questions can be directed to Brian 908-2305183. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Women's Morning Out With God Come join other women of the parish after the 9 am Mass Wednesday mornings during Lent, beginning February 18. We will listen to the readings for the coming Sunday to heighten our awareness of how they speak to each one of us individually in our own lives. Come listen and learn with us. What does God want me to hear today? For more information call Peggy Walsh at 908-654-5575. Lenten Prayer Time on Wednesdays On Wednesdays evenings during Lent there will be a onehour prayer time in the church for all the parishioners of St. Helen's. It will begin February 25 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm and can be a special time for members of the Oremus small groups of Lent. It will be a quiet and prayerful time with the Blessed Sacrament. Oremus participants can fill in daily journals or experience a time of prayer as presented that week in Oremus. A priest will also be available for confession. All are encouraged to attend. Message Series and Small Group Resources Our weekend messages are recorded and can be found on our parish website www.sainthelen.org. Listen yourself or share it with a friend. Welcome to our Parish! I am interested in renewing my faith as a Catholic I am interested in becoming a Catholic I am interested in becoming involved in my Parish Please pray for _____________________________ Other ____________________________________ Please include your contact information below: Name: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Phone Nos: __________________________________ E-Mail: _____________________________________ 607 Page 4 Women’s Cornerstone Stations Of The Cross – Fridays During Lent Looking for ... a respite from the winter woes? ... to meet other women in community? ... or to take a step forward on your faith journey? How about attending this year's Women's Cornerstone Retreat? February 27-28 - 26 hours of relaxation and reflection in the company of other women like you. The Parish Center of St. Helen's will be transformed into our very own spiritual spa where your every need will be taken care of. Our loving, giving team will be ready to greet and embrace you in the warmth and comfort that this Retreat experience provides. Pick a brochure up at the back of the church or in the Parish Center. Registration can be done online at www.sainthelen.org - click the Cornerstone tab. You will be glad you took this opportunity! Please join us each Friday during Lent for the Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm. The service, with scripture, sermon and song, will last 45 minutes. It’s a great way to prayerfully enter into our Savior’s passion. Each week, we will focus on a different aspect of Jesus’ way of the Cross. For some weeks, we even welcome guest preachers to lead is in worship. This Friday, we welcome Fr. Alfie Pangilinan, a friend and classmate of Fr. Frank, who currently serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Henry, Bayonne. He will preach on the 14th Station: Jesus is placed in the tomb. Been Looking to Make Some Changes in Your Life? A Time to Be Baptized Make a difference in your life and join the men of Cornerstone XXVI for a weekend of reflection, growth, fun and community. The 26-hour retreat begins on Friday, March 6 and ends with Mass on Saturday evening, March 7. For information contact Tom Pickert at 908.303.4857 or [email protected]. Cornerstone, it is a foundation for all that happens here at St. Helen's. Vivian Isabelle Altavilla Margaret Lucia Colangelo Jamie Elizabeth Cole Sophia Marie DaSilva Welcome to our newly baptized and congratulations to their proud parents! Cornerstone Help Needed Pray For Women's Cornerstone Retreat The Cornerstone 26 Men's Team is looking for alums and volunteers to help out the Kitchen Team on retreat weekend, Friday night and/or Saturday, March 6 - 7. Come out to support the retreat and join in the kitchen camaraderie. No experience necessary; will train. Email your name and contact information to Jack Sheehan at [email protected]. DEAR VISITORS: If there is something that we, as a Parish, can do to assist you in your faith journey, please let us know. Fill out the reverse side of this form, tear it off, and place it in the offering basket or give it to an usher. A staff person will contact you this week. Thank you for attending our Parish. Your Staff at Saint Helen’s How can we help? If you are attending our church for the first time, be sure to stop by the Parish Center and pick up a copy of our Parish Ministry Book. “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 May we ask you for your prayers of support for the following Cornerstone Retreat Candidates: Julie Buckley, Barbara Burbella, Carol DaSilva, Daun DeSimone, Ethna Farrell, Helen Gallant, Nancy Grosso, Kathleen Houghton, Anne Koons, Linda LaBau, Sherrie Louison, Donna McIntyre, Doris Newman, Arlene Novick, Diane Power, Adrienne Rosania, Cindy Smith, Debra Wisniewski and the Team: Fee Buttrick, Susie Caughey, Christine Fossaceca, Jean Gorczyca, Eleanore Ivano, Debra Kush, Maria McGuinness, Nicole Murphy, Sue Popek, Alesia Porter, Patricia Reilly, Marlene Rizk, Karen Rodden, Trini Rodriquez, Ariana Siemoneit, Rosemary Tenneson St. Patrick’s Day Parade WISHING YOU JOYS THAT ARE LASTING AND TRUE All parishioners and friends of the Parish Community of Saint Helen are invited to walk in the Union County 18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade (a short walk with a breeze at your back along Morris Ave. Union). The Parade will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 pm. If you would rather not walk, come, watch, AND CHEER!!! Call Eileen Martin (908-233-0374) and let her know if you would like transportation to and from the parade and a wee bit of refreshments at Molly’s after the parade. 607 Page 5 Parish Mission Statement The Parish Community of St. Helen is a Roman Catholic Church dedicated to Worshipping God by sharing the saving message of Jesus Christ Serving Others by supporting, comforting and assisting those in need Making Disciples by fostering the spiritual growth of all its people STRATEGY St. Helen’s Church has the most registered families in its history, yet currently, we report a pattern of lower Mass attendance. • Our strategy is to make Church matter to our parishioners. • Central to our plan is making Sunday Eucharist the source and summit of our faith community as envisioned by the Second Vatican Council. • We commit ourselves to providing a weekend message that is relevant and well-prepared. • We commit ourselves to music that inspires the hearts of those who join us while encouraging active participation among all. • We commit ourselves to the children of our parish by inviting them to age appropriate experiences of faith formation. • We commit ourselves to reaching out to inactive parishioners, encouraging those who attend Mass to engage in ministry and spiritual growth, and challenging dedicated disciples to invite newcomers to our community. VALUES • As a Roman Catholic faith community, we are shaped by both God’s Word and our Sacred Traditions as handed on to the successors of the Apostles. • The Eucharist and the Sacraments are central to our faith. We value ongoing conversion to Jesus Christ. Daily prayer, scripture readings, small group participation and ministry are the desired goal of all our members. We aim to make disciples. • We believe that service to others flows from our call to discipleship. We believe in serving those in our parish community, in our surrounding area, as well as those in special need in our country and in the world. • We believe in a missionary spirit. • We have a special place for those that are searching for a Catholic faith community where they will find a warm welcome, personal pastoral care, and faith development opportunities that are of high quality. We love seekers. Respect Life Notes “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” — John 10:10 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.) For Respect Life events, please visit the Archdiocesan website: www.rcan.org/life/ Annual Blood Drive Every Drop Counts! Life Shared, Life Saved. Our annual Blood Drive will take place in Meaney Hall on Sunday, March 1, from 8 am to 1:30 pm. Complimentary cholesterol and glucose screenings for all blood donors. Donors must weigh 110 or more. 76 years old or older must show doctor's note stating they are able to donate blood. Bring photo ID and eat a meal before donating. Animal Food/Litter Collection As a part of my confirmation project, I am collecting cat litter (most wanted) and pet food for the Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption Group in Scotch Plains. I will be collecting from February 9th to March 1st. All kinds of cat litter, cat food, and dog food will be accepted. Collection boxes can be found in the church foyer and Parish Center. For questions, please contact Shannon Devitt at (908) 232-3045. Keeping Connected To Your Faith... www.cruxnow.com. Crux strives to cover the worldwide institution of the Roman Catholic Church, from the papacy to the hierarchy to local dioceses. Last week's guest speaker , John Allen, Jr., is the associate editors of Crux. Relevant radio WNSW 1430 AM out of Newark, talk radio for Catholic life and faith. Twelve: A Support Group A support group for those impacted by a loved one abusing alcohol or drugs meets weekly on Monday evenings at the Parish Center from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Any questions call 908-232-1189. Confidentiality respected. If you can’t feed a hundred people, feed just one. How To Report Abuse The Archdiocese takes very seriously all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256. Bulletin Submissions Items for the Sunday Bulletin can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please use the word “Bulletin” on the subject line. 607 Page 6 Ash Wednesday Service February 18 There will be an Ash Wednesday Prayer Service at 3:45 in the Church for all children and their families. This service is geared especially to our children grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Please make every effort to attend. The Service will be in lieu of class for Ash Wednesday. Donate Used Communion Attire Please bring any gently used First Communion dresses or jackets and suits to the Parish Center to the attention of Mrs Dulan. They will be available to our present First Communion children for their use. Thank you for your generosity. HTIS News -The Crazy 8’s Afterschool Math Club at the Mountainside Campus spent an afternoon building geometric shapes using glow sticks, creating buildings, people and giant flowers . -Mrs. Hazard and Mrs. Tanella’s PreK-4 class will be doing an author study on children’s author, Jan Brett and read her books. They will retell and act out the story, The Mitten will make matching mittens and colorful hats in Art. -The third graders made character sketch dream catchers to celebrate finishing the book Charlotte's Web. Each student drew a character from the book, identified five adjectives to describe them, and decorated dream catcher with beads and feathers. What a great way to compare and contrast character traits! -Congratulations to 4th graders Sophia Salazar and Hannah Cumming for making it to the “Top 10” in the Annual Spelling Bee sponsored by the Jr. Woman’s Club of Westfield. The final competition was on February 9. -Congratulations to the Holy Trinity Chess Team (Sebastian Cortes, Hannah Cumming, Alex Cumming, Angelika Demetrick, Ryan Berg Thies, and Alec Touhey) for a 2nd place finish in the Novice II section at Princeton Day School’s Chess Tournament. Next: the NJ State Elementary Championships on February 22. -We are now taking new registrations for all grades for the 2015-16 school year. Please call (908) 233-1899 to set up your tour or for further information about Full Day Kindergarten and Pre-K. The HTIS Mountainside Campus provides the youngest in our Catholic community with an age-appropriate education anchored in a faith based program. Please call (908) 233-0484 for information about grades K through 8 at the Westfield Campus. VBS Date Announced!! ...a 4-day, fun-packed, faith-filled, fantabulous time with new things to learn, new things to do and new friends to do them with! Your K thru 5 kids won't want to miss the experience! Monday, June 29 thru Thursday, July 2, 2015....watch for registration info!! This year's theme: SonSpark Labs Youth Ministry News Grades 9 - 12 Patti 232–1214 ext 115 [email protected] Shelter For our weekly Tuesday visits to the Ozanum Catholic Charities Shelter in Edison, please be sure to sign-up in the Shelter Book that is located at the front desk. Permission slips are located in the back, once filled out it will be good for the entire school year. February Info and all info going forward can be found on-line www.sainthelen.org under Youth Ministry! Sophomore Retreat Registration for the Sophomore Retreat has begun! This year the retreat will be held at the Archdiocesan Youth Center, Kearny, on Saturday 2/21 - Sunday 2/22. All info can be found on-line. You may print out form and return or stop by the YM Office to register. Sophomores don't miss this great, fun, spiritual event!! Adult Help Needed on the Sophomore Retreat: If you are interested in helping out as an adult on the sophomore retreat as we explore with them their " Wonder Years", we would love to have you! The retreat overnight Saturday 2/21 leaving St. Helen's at 8 AM and returning on Sunday 2/22 by noon. The retreat this year is being held at the Archdiocesan Youth Center in Kearny. Please call or stop by the YM Office if you can help. Thank You Jr/Sr Retreat Registration has begun! This year the Jr/Sr Retreat is once again being held on the beach in LBI at Maris Stella Retreat House. Permission Slips can be found on our website under Youth Ministry. You do not have to be a peer minister to participate! All are welcome :) Ash Wednesday Prayer Services 15 minute prayer services will be held in the Youth Room on Ash Wednesday, February 18 at 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm, 7:45 pm and 8:15 pm! All Youth are invited and welcome to attend. Passion Play Casting: Casting for our Annual Passion Drama that is portrayed at all Masses on Palm Sunday Weekend, will be held in the Youth Room at 6 PM on February 22nd. You do not need any acting experience, there are speaking and non speaking roles. Rehearsals will be held in the church after 6 :30 Mass until 9 PM, the Sundays during Lent. Your Help Is Needed To Feed Our Neighbors! The food pantry located at Holy Trinity is in need of replenishing. Our Confirmation service project is to fill the food pantry’s shelves and feed our neighbors. During the week of Feb. 16 – 22, collection boxes will be placed in St. Helen’s parish center by the front desk and by the gym. Please place non-expired, non-perishable food items (like canned soups and vegetables, cereal, pasta, sauce, peanut butter and jelly), toiletries and paper goods into these boxes. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of this food drive. We are grateful for all your donations, and know that the families receiving them will be, too! Kevin Campanello, Daniel LaMastra, and John Paul Tyahla 607 Page 7 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT The Parish Community of St. Helen is a Roman Catholic Church dedicated to: Worshipping God by sharing the saving message of Jesus Christ Serving Others by supporting, comforting and assisting those in need Making Disciples by fostering the spiritual growth of all its people ALL ARE WELCOME We are happy you are here…. and want you to stay. We would like to share our faith with you. If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly. If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you completely – with unconditional love. If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly sorry. If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace. If life has become burdensome, we are here to support you. Join us each week so we can worship God together. Infant Baptism: Celebrations are held two Sundays a month. Please contact Terry Vinanskie at the Parish Center three months before the expected birth. RCIA: RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process the Catholic Community provides to welcome Infant Baptism: adults whoCelebrations wish to become are heldCatholic one Sunday and toa month. Please Terry at the Parish Center prepare adult contact Catholics to Vinanskie receive Confirmation (and, three months expected birth. when needed,before First the Eucharist). Please contact the Parish Center more information. RCIA: for RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process Confirmation: the Catholic Community provides welcome Adult Confirmation for toAdults is adults who wishRCIA to become Catholic and to prepare adult included in the process. Catholics to receive Confirmation (and, when needed, First Matrimony: Arrangements shouldforbemore made one year Eucharist). Contact the Parish Center information. before the proposed date of the wedding and before Adult Confirmation: Confirmation for Adults is included concluding any other arrangements, to allow sufficient in the RCIA process. time for the Marriage Preparation Matrimony: Arrangements should Program. be made one year before Pastoral Care Sick: We want to help anyone the proposed dateof of the the wedding and before concluding any other cannot arrangements. who celebrate Mass with us because of illness, age or handicap. If you a family wishwho to Pastoral Care of the Sick:or We want tomember help anyone receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist cannot celebrate Mass with us because of illness, age or Anointing of you the orSick at home, please the Parish handicap. If a family member wishcall to receive the Sacrament By of Reconciliation, Eucharist Anointing the Center. law, hospitals cannotornotify us of when Sick at home, call If theyou Parish Center. member By law, parishioners areplease admitted. or a family is hospitals cannot notifynotify us when are admitted. hospitalized, please us. parishioners Urgent calls will be If you or at a family member hospitalized, attended any time of the isday or night. please notify us. Urgent calls will be attended at any time of the day or night. Inter-Parochial School: The Parish Community of Inter-Parochial School: The Parish Community of Saint Saint in conjunction Our Lady of and Lourdes Helen,Helen, in conjunction with Ourwith Lady of Lourdes Holy and Holy Trinity Parishes, co-sponsors Holy Trinity Inter Trinity Parishes, co-sponsors Holy Trinity Inter-Parochial -Parochial School Grades K Street, - 8 atWestfield, 336 First908-233Street, School Grades 1 - 8 at 336 First Westfield, 908-233-0484 andKGrades at Our 0484 and Grades Pre-K and at OurPre-K Ladyand of K Lourdes, Lady of Lourdes, Mountainside, 908-233-1899. Mountainside, 908-233-1899. Next Sunday's Scripture Readings First Sunday of Lent Genesis 9: 8-15 1 Peter 3: 18-22 Mark 1: 12-15 Please pray for those who are sick: Joanne Arena, Patricia Baran, Tom Black, Terry Blanchard, Linda Brinkmann, Mary Campion, Dorothy Chesnok, Gene Corcoran, Adrian Corriette, Jemma Corriette, Dolores Courtney, Kevin Jack Daly, Will DeGregorio, Edward Dowling, Barbara Drescher, Larry and Marie Fama, Mary Flood, Richard Gagńe, Matthew Garretto, Vincenza Gialluisi, Baby Juliette Gismondi, Brendan Glynn, Dawn Goldberg, Andrea Gordon, Helen Greenberg, Steve Greenberg, Norman Heim, Tom Hogan, Alexis Homer, Lenore Huff, Stephen Huff, Carol Hughes, Vincent Johnson, Barbara Kemps, Elaine Leporiere, Judy Lonseth, Audrey Lutz, Sal Macaluso, Melissa Mansfield, Cara Mayberry, Jean McCarthy, Hank McFarlin, Joanne Mulholland, Teresa O’Keefe, Domenica Paparatto, Lucy Paiva, Anne Petrusko, Susan Phillips, Marie Picinnini, Dan Pugliese, Marion Rabbitt, Brian Raszka, Carmen Riera, Jose Riera, Nancy Robinson, Arlene Rutenbeck, Craig Rutkowski, Michael Ryan, Rusty Ryan, Margaret Schnitzer, Kathleen Schulman, Roz Sica, Jeff Smith, Helen Splitt, Margaret Strand, Ella Tatreau, Karen Goski Vitale, Virginia Waters, Patti Williams, Vivian Wilson, Ted Wirkowski, Debra Wisniewski, Ashley Wodhanil, Grace Wolak, Gertrude Wood, their caregivers and all in need of our prayers. Stewardship of Treasure “Give and gifts will be given to you...the measure with which you measure will in turn be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38 Offertory Collection Budget Amount Collection Weekly on-line Giving Donations Mailed In Surplus/(Deficit) 5% Outreach Year to Date Budget Actual Surplus/(Deficit) 1/25/15 $ 26,250.00 $ 20,426.50 $ 5,613.00 $ 3,453.00 $ 3,242.50 $ 2/1/15 26,250.00 20,857.50 4,818.00 4,595.50 4,021.00 1,474.63 1,513.55 $ 753,750.00 $ 753.247.97 $ 28,990.47 780,000.00 813,011.47 33,011.47 607 Page 8 MASS INTENTIONS Friday, February 20 Monday, February 16 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Ed Klimkiewicz Marie Cessario Saturday, February 21 9:00 AM 5:30 PM Tuesday, February 17 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Charles Haller Richard Morbee 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 6:30 PM Rose Conte Robert Perro Kevin Queenan Thursday, February 19 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Diane Mruczinski 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Monday, February 16 Parish Center closed Twelve Meeting Lib Tuesday, February 17 10:00 AM Making Music Praying Twice 3:30 PM Religious Education 7:30 PM Discovering Christ 7:30 PM RCIA 103 MH MH 101 Wednesday, February 18 6:00 AM Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast 103 9:45 AM Women’s Lenten Prayer 103 3:45 PM Ash Wednesday Services MH & CH Thursday, February 19 9:00 AM Oremus Small Group 10:00 AM Oremus Small Group 3:30 PM Religious Education 101 101 MH Lectors Ministers of the Eucharist Altar Servers Basketball Centering Prayer Choir Rehearsal Soph Retreat Team Meeting Gym Lib CH YR Friday, February 20 4:00 PM K2J Lenten Service Project 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross 103 CH Saturday, February 21 9:00 AM Discovering Christ Retreat 5:00 PM Basketball MH Gym Sunday, February 22 8:00 AM Hospitality Sunday 9:00 AM Religious Education 9:10 AM Kids Corner 5:45 PM Worship Team Rehearsal 7:30 PM Passion Play Casting 7:30 PM 9th Gr. Confirmation Large Group BH MH MH CH CH MH Liturgical Ministers Schedule Mass Diane Mruczinski Katherine Chopey Diane Mruczinski Jean Cyga Paul David Jackson The Sanctuary Candle this week will be offered in memory of: People of the Parish Frank Krak WEEK AT A GLANCE 7:30 PM Karen Frees-Osiecki Joan Kernan Sunday, February 22 Wednesday, February 18 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 7:30 PM Diane Mruczinski Peter Nied February 22-23, 2015 5:30 pm 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 6:30 pm John Dalton Matt Forstenhausler Nancy Baton Mike Bielen Cheryl Eagan Mary Ellen Fagan Jessica Blessing Gail Opacity Claire Zuravnsky Joanne Lukowiak Shane McDermott * A. Farley * J. Perrotta * S. Hess * T. Angeles R. Intartaglia M. Reynolds B. Cull Deacon Jack T. Cirillo J. Lo Guidice M. Garry P&C Genova K. Kraft E. Betancourt J. Gorman P. Blejwas I. Feldbauer M. Musell C. Clifford C. Savickas T. Scott-Wood C. Catania E. Idland W. Chandler G. Laughlin J. Link D. Rodriguez N. Marcotullio D. Clark A. O’Brian A. Baker K. Bronander H. Mc Lane T. Pickert P. Rodihan T. Dorch L. Williamson K&G Baer J. Fietkiewicz P. Wolpert D. Cusimano D. Black Will McGlynn A. Yarusavage P&E Murphy L. Rochford R. Swantek J. Sheehan Ml Massenzio H. Pasterczyk David Link Cyril Maliakal Olivia Blessing Faith Hrinkevich 607 Page 9 Bereavement Group For Widows and Widowers Applicants Sought for Catholic Schools RWJ University Hospital at Rahway is offering support for those who have recently suffered the loss of a spouse. The group will meet 7 consecutive Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 12:00 beginning March 19. They will meet at the RWJ Fitness Center on Lamberts Mill Road. There is no fee but registration is required. To register or for more information, please call Jane Dowling at 732-247-7490. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the Archdiocese of Newark seeks qualified applicants for the position of principal in our elementary and secondary schools, both urban and suburban, located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. Candidates must meet the following requirements: Practicing Catholic Relevant experience in teaching, leadership, and/or administration Earned Master’s degree in Education, preferably in school leadership NJ Teaching Certificate or its reciprocal NJ Principal Certification preferred or commitment to attain or its reciprocal Applicants with the qualifications listed below, may send a letter of intent, resume, with three (3) letters of reference to Sister Patricia Butler, SC at [email protected] or Archdiocese of Newark, Schools Office, 171 Clifton Ave., Newark, NJ 07104 by February 2015 Part-Time Organist Needed The Parish of Saint Anne in Garwood is currently looking for a part-time organist/choir director. The Liturgy is celebrated with a cantor at every Mass, and during the year (October until the Feast of Corpus Christi) with full choir at its 10:00 am FESTIVE LITURGY. The parish has approximately 650 registrants (about 400 regular worshippers). The Lord’s Day Liturgies are celebrated at 5:30 pm Saturday and 8, 10:00 and 12 noon on Sunday, Christmas and Easter. The parish is guided by a Pastor and all-volunteer Pastoral Associates. Please call for an appointment for an interview: 908-578-9117 cell or 908789-0280 x 24 or email [email protected]. Mobile Meals of Westfield Would you like to help pack or deliver nutritious meals to those in need of help? Call 908-233-6146 or e-mail [email protected] if you would like to volunteer or if you have questions. Pastoral Care of the Sick We want to help anyone who cannot celebrate Mass with us because of illness, age or handicap. If you or a family member wish to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick at home, please call the Parish Center 908-232-1214. By law, hospitals cannot notify us when parishioners are admitted. If you or a family member is hospitalized, please notify us. Urgent calls will be attended at any time. Annual Ultra Breakfast & Raffle The St. John Vianney Pro Life Committee is sponsoring its Annual Ultra Breakfast & Tricky Tray Basket Raffle on Sunday, March 1, 8-11 am in the church cafeteria at 420 Inman Avenue, Colonia, elevator accessible. Raffle call beginning at 11. All proceeds benefit local pregnancy centers. Full breakfast menu including omelets to order. $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. For tickets/info call Carolyn at 973-349-4626. Catholic Charities Donation Bin Please support their many programs by donating clothing, shoes, toys and household items in the donation bin in our back parking lot. If you have questions, need a tax receipt, or want a larger donation pick-up call 877-343-3651. Sorry, no furniture accepted. The Women's Commission Day of Reflection Behold Your Mother Saturday, March 7, 2015 Seton Hall University, South Orange 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (registration at 8 am) Adults: $25.00 College Students (18-22): $20.00 Seniors (65+): $20.00, Clergy/Religious: Free Continental breakfast and lunch included. Immaculee Ilibagiza will share her inspirational story. http://www.rcan.org/womcom/ Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, March 14, 2015 Seton Hall University This year’s theme is “Be Not Afraid: He is With Us!” Speakers for the English track will be Thomas Peterson, Tim Staples and Damon Owens. We will also feature our Young Adult track for the second year in a row and a Spanish track. Registration is at 8:30 am and day ends at 4:00 pm. $25 for adults, $15 for college students (18-22) and $20 for senior citizens (65+). Priests and religious are free. 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