1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

ST. JOHN’S R.C. CHURCH
619 Chestnut Street
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Rev. Bernard Keigher, Pastor
Msgr. Elso Introini, Weekend Assistant
Rev. John Basil, Weekend Assistant
Rev. Donald McLaughlin, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Ronald J. Kerr, Deacon Richard Glogoza
Deacon Edward Holowienka, Business Administrator
Ms. MaryAnn Dempkowski, Director Religious Education
Parish Office: 732-657-6347
Religious Ed Office: 732-657-2348
Fax: 732-657-8690
Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00AM—3:00PM, Friday - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Parish Website: stjohnlakehurst.com
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Masses .......... 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Sunday Masses ............ 9:15 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Monday - Friday .......... 8:00 A.M.
First Friday .................. 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Adoration from 12:00 noon until 3:00P.M. in the
Parish Center Chapel ... Concluding with Benediction
Miraculous Medal
Mondays .................. Following the 8:00 A.M. Mass
Confessions - Saturdays - 11 A.M. to 12 Noon
BAPTISMS
Preparation for first-time parents is required.
Baptisms take place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each
month at 12:15 P.M. Please contact the Parish Office for
arrangements.
MARRIAGES
Arrangements are to be made in the Parish Office at least one
year in advance.
PARISH MINISTRIES
Parish Council .................. Victor Bala ............. 732-657-8899
R.C.I.A…………………...Joe Pittarelli ........... 732-323-8469
Rosary Altar Society…….Joan Toth ................. 732-657-4938
Prayer Group. ................... Joan Boland ........... 732-657-6347
Hospital Ministry.............. Joan Boland ........... 732-657-6347
St. Vincent’s Social Concern...Mike Brennan. . .732-657-6359
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers..Joe Pittarelli...732-323-8469
Legion of Mary................. Carol Glogoza......... 732-657-6874
Folk/Youth Choir. ............ Joyce Sorenson ...... 732-240-4750
Emmaus Group ................. Deacon Ron Kerr ... 732-657-6347
Religious Article Store ..... Victor Bala ............. 732-657-8899
PARISH REGISTRATION - Families moving into or out of
the parish are asked to call the Parish Office as soon as
possible.
EMMAUS, our Bereavement Group, meets the 2nd and 3rd
Thursdays of the month at 10:30A.M. in the Church coffee
room.
GRADE SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Grades K, 1 & 2 - Sat. mornings 9 - 10:15 A.M.
Grades 3A & B, 4A & B, 5A, 6A & B, 7-A and
Grades 3C, 4C, 5B & C, 6C & D, 7B & C, 8A, B & C - Wed. 7:15PM-8:30 P.M. C.C.F.C. I & II -Wed. 5:30P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
Oct. 19th, 2014
ST. JOHN’S PARISH CENTER
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October 19th, 2014
EVERYTHINGBELONGSTOGOD
The irst reading from the prophet Isaiah
concerns the Persian King Cyrus, called the Lord’s
“anointed.” Cyrus deserves this title because he
ended the Babylonian captivity of the Jews.
However, Isaiah reminds us that it was God who
gave Cyrus his power. He may be a great king, but
“I am the L
and there is no other,” says God
(Isaiah 45:5).
Today’s Gospel is also concerned with worldly
power. In the passage from Matthew, the
Pharisees try to trick Jesus into speaking against
the emperor. His famous answer is the perfect
reply. Like the kings of old, Caesar can be given
the respect due his position, but everything
belongs to God.
In the second reading, Paul gives thanks
for all who are faithful to Jesus Christ and his
gospel. He, too, reminds us that our call and the
power to be faithful come from God.
READINGS FOR OCTOBER 26th, 2014
First Reading — Exodus 22: 20-26;
Psalm — 18;
Second Reading —1 Thessalonians 1: 5cb;
Gospel — Ma hew 22: 15-21.
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS, Councils 9134, 10022 and
12940 will be hos ng a Membership Drive seeking
New Members a er all Masses this weekend,
Saturday, October 18th, 2014 and Sunday, October
19th, 2014.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS and
FOR THOSE WHO DID NOT
ATTEND THE WORKSHOP…
There will be a follow-up meeting at
St. John’s Church on Wednesday,
October 29th at 11:00A.M. to review the guidelines
of our Ministry. Please make every effort to attend.
Thank You, Joe Pittarelli
Today is World Mission Sunday. Our second
collec on will be for the Missions. Please be as
generous as your means allow.
-Fr. Bernie-
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ALTAR FLOWERS FOR THE WEEK
Birthday Remembrance of mother, Anna Frankel
and sister, Pat Riley req. Louise Frankel;
Living and Deceased Members of the Rosary
Altar Society.
Flowers may be purchased for any occasion by
calling Barbara Seele of the Rosary Altar Society at
732-657-5512. A two week no ce is requested.
THE PUMPKIN
A lady had recently been bap zed. One of her coworkers asked what it was like to be a Chris an.
She was caught off guard and didn’t know how to
answer, but when she looked up, she saw a jack-olantern on the desk and answered, “It’s like being a
pumpkin.” The co-worker asked her to explain what
she meant.
She said. “Well, God picks you from the patch and
brings you in and washes off all the dirt on the
outside that you got from being around all the other
pumpkins. Then he cuts off the top and takes all the
yucky stuff out from inside. He removes all those
seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. Then he carves
you a new smiling face and puts his light inside of
you to shine for all to see. It is our choice to either
stay outside and rot on the vine or come inside and
be something new and bright.”
How do you look at a pumpkin?
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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO LIFE
MULTIPLE INTENTION MASS
Members will be at the doors of our
Monday, Oct. 20th, 2014—11:00 A.M.
Church next weekend, October 25th and
26th to sell raffle chances to help their
The People of our Parish
cause. Tickets are $10. each and the
Tom Zanovich (Ann. Rem.) req. wife and family
prizes are:
Marie Radack req. friend, Mary Johnson
1. 2015 Volvo SUV
Joseph Qua rocchi req. family
2. $1,000.00 Shop Rite Gift Card
Mary Germaine req. Nancy Sekelsky
3. $ 750.00 Shop Rite Gift Card
Joseph Martella req. Nancy Sekelsky
4. $ 500.00 Shop Rite Gift Card
Guy Jacobellis req. Fran Hausmann
Helen Hutmaker req. granddaughters
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS,
Srs. Jerome and Elizabeth Kelliher req. Tim Brown
Council 12940 will be selling
Patricia Smalling and Dorothy Herlihy req. Ray
Pointsettias for the Christmas season.
Dennis and Ricky Smalling req. dad, Ray.
Order forms will be in next week’s
Rev. John Nickas (Ann. Rem.) req. sister
bulletin. Be sure to get your orders
in early.
Charles J. Mendum (Birthday Rem.)req. wife,
children and grandchildren
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Council 12940
Helen McDowell req. Ma hew Bernardi
COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM
Elizabeth Munley req. Tarrah Browne
Getting
ready
for the cold!!!! Please help us meet
Tom Karlok req. wife
our goal of 174 “New Kids Coats”. Please contact
James Kinane req. Joseph Metro
Peter Reuter, PGK at 732-3341-2245 for further info.
Thomas Scully
req. Linda McPartlin and Karen McPartlin
SEND A HERO HOME … Please HELP the K of C
Lynda Honour req. Aunt Lore a
Council 12940 in sending a SOLDIER home for the
Jeffrey Rossi req. Millie and Jim White
Holidays. Send dona ons to the Parish Center or in
Dan Oroho (Birthday Rem.) req. mom
the collec on baskets. A n: “Send a Hero Home”.
Josephine Ventola req. John and Ida Morales
Gladys Prosperi req. Barbara Cummings
How would you like to learn
Dorothy McIntyre
BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE?
req. St. John’s Rosary Altar Society
We offer free classes to learn to sign. They are held
Mary Dunn req. Thomas and Dora Lynch
every Tuesday from 10:30A.M. to 12:00 Noon in the
Elizabeth Parsons req. John and Rosemary Boyle
Parish Center. For further informa on, please call
Mary Dunn req. Renaissance Irish Club
Rosalie Imbraile 732-228-7303.
WINGS AND A PRAYER, our Religious Ar cle Store,
will be open a er all Masses October 25th/26th.
Please stop by and see all the items we have for
sale.
Oplatek will be available.
PLEASE PRAY for all our parishioners and friends
who are serving in the Military.
SUPPORT ST. JOHNS … Scholarship Fund-Raiser
Join Us On A HAWAIIAN ISLAND Cruise
Call Doug Steinke 732-800-0628 or 732-2672439cell;
E-Mail [email protected]
Sail to blissful Hawaiian Islands on March 21, 2015
CATHOLIC CHARITIES asks for your support by
dona ng clothing, shoes, toys and small household
items in our dona on bin located in the parking lot.
Your con nued generosity is appreciated.
If you have any ques ons, need a tax receipt or
would like to schedule for a larger pick up (sorry….
No furniture or large appliances) please call
877-343-3651. If you have larger items to be picked
up, you may try calling Habitat for Humanity, 732818-9500 ext.102.
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, October 20th
8:00A.M. MADELINE CLEARY
(9th Ann.)
req. husband, Jack
ELENA and FRANCO RUOCCO
req. The Magasic Family
11:00A.M. MULTIPLE INTENTION MASS
TUESDAY, October 21st
8:00A.M. KITTY SMALLER
req. family
NICHOLAS DeGENNARO
req. family
WEDNESDAY, October 22nd
8:00A.M. SR. JEROME KELLIHER, S.A.
req. Tim Brown
BETTY FINNERTY
(Birthday Rem.)
req. husband
THURSDAY, October 23rd
8:00A.M. RAY STOFFERS
(Birthday Rem.)
req. wife, Dot
MARVELYN McENERMEY
req. Susan and Michael Brennan
FRIDAY, October 24th
8:00A.M. MARIE RADACK
req. Marie Vuocolo
JAMES FRANCIS MURRAY
(Birthday Rem.)
req. wife
SATURDAY, October 25th
4:00P.M. NICHOLAS DeGENNARO
req. wife and family
NICHOLAS SGAMMATO
req. wife and children
7:00P.M.
SUNDAY, October 26th
9:15A.M. LEE McGUIRE and DECEASED MEMBERS
OF THE McGUIRE and ROSS FAMILIES
req. George
HELEN ZEGAN
(1st Ann.)
req. St. John’s Religious Ed Staff and Teachers
11:00A.M. CHARLES SCHREIBER
req. Eleanor Cronin
JOHN H. EBEL
req. wife and family
Candles October 19th—25th, 2014
SANCTUARY CANDLE
In Loving Memory of Chuck Bodo (5th Ann.) req.
wife, Lore a.
SACRED HEART CANDLE
In Loving Memory of Ray Coyne (Wedding Ann.
Rem.) req. wife, Marie.
SHRINE CANDLE
In Loving Memory of Helen Hutmaker req.
granddaughters.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, especially:
Week 1: Lucy DiGianni, Sal Mannino, Gloria Manger,
Frances Malaluso, Eileen Carney, Theresa Pinczes,
Chris ne Kosanovich, Kaitlin Clu er, Mary Alice Kane,
Denise Thiel, Jackie Ri ereiser, Susan Teague, Dorothy
Brennan, Tom Graf, Grace Ver no, Nancy King, Tommy
Spiwak, Jenna Esposito, Tom Palidino, Shirley Voellinger,
Fred and Barbara Boker, Peggy Daum, Mary Lou
Yaccavica, Marla Wilson, Alex Schissler, Ernie Gallo,
Josephine Benedic s, Robert Groschel, Josephine
Cordaro, Lillian Gambale
Week 2: Obeida Perez, Sal Mannino, Ingeborg Reuss,
Thomas Ryan, Evie Sanchez, Gloria Tamborino, Briana
Nordstrom, Muriel Ochs, Jo Murphy, Laura Ricke , Jo
O’Connell, Norma Vasquez, Patricia Nemeckay
Week 3: Patricia Villano, Gerry Gabriel, Gertrude
Maie a, Mickey Bauwens, Joan Pribelszki, Kevin
Cunningham, Mike Brennan, Sally McDade, Ma
Merrigan, Dan Cuite, Theresa Legge, Marie Hill, Robert
Kneamoller, Jerre Schalkoff, Bill Weber, Chris na Thorn,
Piroska Toth, Mark Moriarty, Leone Ververs, , Raymond
Blanch
THE DILLON and BACKUS FAMILIES
MICHAEL CALARCO
req. Don and Paula Pellington
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED, especially:
Rev. James A. Thompson, Mary Dunn, George Hart,
Ronald Zarko