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October 26, 2014
St. Michael’s Parish Community
We Are Stewards of God’s Gifts, Time and Treasure To Build Up The Kingdom
ADDRESS:
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
1212 Kelly Street • Union, NJ 07083
Saturday
TELEPHONES:
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
Notify a priest of all who are hospitalized or home
bound. Emergencies at any time.
Rectory/Parish Center: 908-688-1232
Rectory/Parish Center fax: 908-810-1076
School:
908-688-1063
Convent:
908-686-3839
Religious Education Office: 908-964-0965
Youth Ministry Office: 908-686-3762
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: http://stmichaelunion.org
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Charles B. McDermott, Pastor
Rev. Ranulfo D. Docabo, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Emmanuel Agu, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Ward P. Moore, In Residence
Rev. Matthias T. Conva, Pastor Emeritus
Mrs. Antoinette Telle, Principal
Mrs. Marilynn Dragone, Coordinator of Religious Education
Mr. Philip Matrale, Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry
Mr. Peter Petrecca, Music Director
MASS
Sundays:
Daily:
Saturday:
Holy Days:
5:30PM(Saturday Evening)
7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon
Monday thru Friday 7:00, 8:30AM
8:30AM
Announced in the bulletin
1:00-2:00PM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Parish initiates new members on the 2nd Sunday of the
month, at 1:30PM, by arrangement. Instruction is on the
Friday evening prior to the baptism, at 7:30PM.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Preparations for Christian Marriage begin one year prior to
planned date of the wedding. Couples should contact one of
the priests.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
Contact the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Newark
at 973-497-4365.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Adults interested in becoming a member of the Catholic
Church and Catholics who are in need of the Sacraments of
Confirmation and/or Eucharist are welcome to inquire by
calling the Parish Center.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION:
St. Michael’s School: An environment for growth in faith,
values and knowledge, pre K-8. For further information, call
the School Office.
Religious Education: a program of religious instruction,
grades 1-8. For further information please call the Religious
Education Office.
YOUTH MINISTRY
A comprehensive youth program for all teens from 9th to
12th grade. Our program promotes growth in Catholic values and morals, provides opportunities for Christian service
and offers positive social activities. For further information
call the Youth Ministry Office.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Every Family in the Parish should be registered.
People who need to register, please call the
Parish Center for information.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Michael The Archangel Church, Union, New Jersey
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
God has expectations of us. God directed ancient Israel
to care for the weak and defenseless, because God is a
God of compassion. All law is summed up in the great
commandments to love God above all and one’s
neighbor as oneself. The commandment to love seems
simple, but it is the hardest of all to live out.
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday
5:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 Noon
Monday
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Tuesday
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Wednesday
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Thursday
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Friday
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 Noon
October 25 & 26, 2014
October 25
Winifred Smyth
October 26
For the Parishioners
James P., James E. & Marie C. Brady
Salome Tesoro (16th Ann.)
Manuel Fazendeiro
October 27
Novena of Masses
Monico Coleman
October 28
Jarius Masaoy & Family (Living)
Thanksgiving to St. Jude
October 29
Christine Mary Franco
David Sidaway
October 30
Novena of Masses
Richard Belfiore
October 31
Luigi Sauro & Mary Russomanno
Deceased Members of the Sipe, Arnaldo,
Lacson & Jalandoni Families
November 1
Veronidia Talag
Deceased Members of the Masaoy Family
November 2
For the Parishioners
Deceased Members of the Union Knights of
Columbus 4504
Jose Arnaldo
John Mahon
Exod 22:20-26 God is compassionate to all.
Psalm 18 I love you, Lord, my strength.
1 Thess 1:5c-10 Be imitators of Paul and of the Lord.
Matt 22:23-40 You shall love the Lord, your God – and your
neighbor as yourself.
DECEASED RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
Please remember in your prayers all those who have died
especially members of Juana Rodriguez.
NOVENA OF MASSES – OCTOBER 2014
Albert & Venera Costibile
Mary Russomanno
John Mahon
Jose Arnaldo
Chester Ghiretti
Ann L. Corrigan
Ingrid Caldwell
Albert H. Salls
Pierre & Rubinetti Families
Frank Rubinetti
Edward L. Shea
Michael Scolamiero
George Rinehart
Mary Lobiando
James Ford, Sr.
Angelo Fusco
Luz Gonzales (Living)
R.C. Castillo
Morris J. Saverino
Jessie Tremblay
Madaline Scarano
Teresita Buhay
Anthony Escabarte
Joan Trump
Rodolfo Libiran
Camille Picyk
Theodora & Fred D’Aloia
Anita Tizio
Christine Zambelli
Special Intentions
Norman Escudero
Kathy Fridel
Maria Marabuto
Ernesto Gonzaga
John P. Hynes & Irene C. Hynes
Paulino Cruz
Joseph & Jennie Perna
Ricky Ellis
Jessie Tremblay & Lucille M. Corbo
Living & Deceased Members of the Furnari & Potigano Families
Lenny Schillizzi, Sr. & Lenny Schillizzi, Jr.
Living & Deceased Members of the Cerami, Kalkus, Vellanti
& Tobia Families
Amedeo & Caroline Solemine & Josie Solemine
George & Adele Gaglioti (Living)
Living & Deceased Members of the Czapla & Leniart Families
Living & Deceased Members of the Milana, Crosby, Doman,
Vricella, Scanlon & Matthiack Families
Alfred David Jr., Joseph, Mildred, Anthony Cicalese
Living & Deceased Members of the Orlando, Landolphi, Siciliano
& LaManna Families
ALTAR OFFERINGS
The Altar Bread is offered for St. Michael’s parishioners.
The Altar Wine is offered for Stephen Patricco, requested by
his family.
The Sancutary Lamp is offered for James Ford Sr. reqeusted
by the Ford Family
THE 2015 MASS BOOK IS
NOW OPEN. PLEASE COME
BY THE PARISH CENTER,
1211 ORANGE AVENUE TO
RESERVE YOUR DATES.
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SPIRITUAL REMEMBRANCE FOR YOUR
LOVED ONES
Daily Masses ($10), Novena of Masses ($10) and Altar
Offerings (Altar Bread - $25, Altar Wine - $15, Sanctuary
Lamp - $10).
Please call the Parish Center 908-688-1232, ext. 100 for
more information.
St. Michael The Archangel Church, Union, New Jersey
October 25 & 26, 2014
SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Please remember in your prayers all those who are sick especially Fr.
Lawrence Murphy, Marie Patania, Louise A. Del Russo, Dominick
Vellanti, Gail Patania, John Canfield, Frank Egan, Cheryl & Victor
Graziano, Dorothy & Henry Sohl, Josefina Alferez, Angelina
Gunshore, Luz Jereza, Eugene Dellare, Vincent Sabetino, Debra Ann
Castiglione, Emily Cilento, Bernadette Perna, Marylou Morales, Bill
Votapek, Manuel Alvero, Wieska Nnoli, Pat Scalgione, Joanne
Kalkus, Terry & Tony Russo, Cathy Dehner, Victoria Alao, Liza
Narciso, Rosa Ferreira, Phyllis Doreen, Jessie Versoza, Antonio
Sonera, Emma Alcantara, Mario San Diego, Michael Gorde, Corazon
Almeda, Jessica Piano Petti, Francis Martin Romano, Steven Riola
Antoinette Czapla, Marianne Hunt O’Malley, Richard Epifanio,
Rosario Raffa, Carmella Capone, Jean Kinney, Artie Ondish, Marie
Cwiklinski, Dorothy Gavura, Geroge Martinez, Elizabeth Smith,
Irene Didyk, John Twaddle, Antonette DiMuzio, David Tucker,
Leyla Tosun, Brian Meade, Daisy Diaz, Angela & Joseph Martino,
Mildred Gergelyi, Ruth Little, Jayne Fabre, Joanne Milana Doman &
Joseph Doman, Robert Heimall, Stacy Porter, Mario San Diego, Jean
Nazaire, Edward Feola, Grace Plaza, Vincenza Sutera, Barbara
Dittemer, Janneth Alferez, Maria Schmid, Heath Family, Brian
James, Eusebia Lamboy, Shem Bingham, Kathleen Massa, Manuel
Ramos, Edward Grohl, Dinorah Valle, Stanley Sipe & Donna Milanp
DiGiorgio.
Sunday
9:00 AM
October 26
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Mass, Church
9:00 AM
RCIA Meeting, LC
9:00-11:30 AM
Extended Session Religious
Education, Church & School
7:00 PM
Eucharist Parents Meeting, LC
Monday
October 27
8:00 AM
Rosary, Church
3:30-4:30 PM
Religious Education, School
Tuesday
October 28
8:00 AM
Rosary, Church
7:00-8:15 PM
Religious Education
7:00 – 8:30 PM
CYO Meeting. LC
Wednesday
October 29
8:00 AM
Rosary, Church
Thursday
October 30
8:00 AM
Rosary, Church
7:30 PM
Choir Practice, Church
Friday
October 31
8:00 AM
Rosary, Church
Saturday
November 1
8:00 AM
Rosary, Church
10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon Potter’s Retreat for
First Communion, LC
1:00 PM
Confession
Sunday
November 2
9:00 AM
RCIA Meeting, LC
10:15-11:30 AM
Religious Education, School
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Actual
SOS
Total
Budget
Difference
Week of
10/19/2014
$ 8,878
$
540
$ 9.327
$
9,448
($
121)
Children’s Collection
Yr. to Date
7/1/-10/19/2014
$ 124,891
$ 46,727
$ 171,618
$ 185,662
($ 14,044)
$
48
Your generosity is essential to the continuation of our
parish’s mission to spread the Gospel.
50/50 RAFFLE
Please buy your tickets after all the masses.
50/50 raffle tickets are sold after each Mass.
Cost of the ticket is $5.00 each.
1st Prize – 35 % of the proceeds
2nd Prize – 10% of the proceeds
3rd Prize – 5% of the proceeds
Anyone who would like someone to be put on the sick list,
please contact the parish center. The names will be left on
for one month, unless notified otherwise.
“SOS COLLECTION” On the first weekend of
each month, we have an “SOS” collection at all
masses. This collection will be dedicated especially
for our utility bills. Please make your greater
donation to the “SOS” rather than the regular
collection this week. The next SOS collection is the
weekend of November 1 &2.
Raffle tickets will be sold after every mass.
St. Michael’s School will be selling the 50/50
Raffle tickets for the month of October. Thank
you.
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St. Michael The Archangel Church, Union, New Jersey
October 25 & 26, 2014
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HOURS
Hours for the Religious Education Office are Monday through Thursday from
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Other hours are available by appointment.
Contact Coordinator: Marilynn Dragone at (908) 964-0965.
We can also be reached via e-mail at [email protected].
FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS: Please note
the Blessing Cup Retreat will be held on Saturday,
November 1st in the lower Church.
Children with last names
A – J: 10:00 a.m.
Children with last names
K – Z: 12:00 p.m.
Remember to set your clocks back!
SAINTS OF THE WEEK:
October 18: SS. Simon and Jude
SUNDAY READINGS AND REFLECTIONS
Gospel Matthew 22: 34-40
Gospel Reflection
When you heard the Pharisee's question to Jesus, did you know what the answer would be? If not, now
would be a good time to learn the answer by heart. Which is the greatest commandment? Jesus quotes the
law of love in two parts. First we must love God with our entire selves. Out of that love of God grows the
love of others. We must love our neighbors with as much care and concern as we have for ourselves. Does it
seem very easy to love? As we try to do it, we will find it can be very difficult.
Discussion Questions for Gospel
Why do you think most people say that this is the most important teaching of Jesus? Why is it called the
"law of love"? How does this sum up the ten commandments and other teachings of Jesus? Who are our
neighbors? What does "as yourself" mean?
Source: "Gather In My Name" by Sadlier
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St. Michael The Archangel Church, Union, New Jersey
October 25 & 26, 2014
MUSIC MINISTRY
If you enjoy singing or playing a musical
instrument, please consider joining the music
ministry. Your God-given talent to become a choir
member, a song leader, or an instrumentalist will be
spiritually gratifying to you and others as you
inspire people to pray through music.
Please come to the choir loft after mass to say hello
and to express your interest in music ministry.
CYO/Youth Ministry News
[email protected]
Congratulations to our September
“Members of the Month” Pauly Avila and Emily
Blum! Both do it all and are great role models for
our CYO members. God Bless them both!
Great job to Taylor Bedlivy who ran our Bingo
night at the Nursing Home and to Dana Haines
who ran our day with the disabled children of the
ARC. Thanks to all who came and volunteered.
ST. MICHAEL’S FOOD PANTRY
Once a month we distribute groceries for people in
need. Please contact Mike at 908-380-0970 if we
can assist you and your family with our program.
Call for our monthly date and hours of distribution.
Our teen retreat “Every Good Thing” will be held
on Nov. 21-23, 2014. Registration forms have been
sent out to all registered members and their
families. Do not delay getting them in as all spots
are on a first come first served basis. Once they all
fill there will be a waiting list.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (R.C.I.A)
Every Sunday at 9:00 AM we meet at the Lower
Church.
Anyone interested in becoming a Roman Catholic,
or any adult Catholic who has not received all the
Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation
and Eucharist and would like to receive these
Sacrament, please contact Fr. Emmanuel or Mike
Alfano for more details.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms are scheduled every second Sunday of
each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism instruction for
parents are at 7:30 PM on the Friday before the
Sunday Baptism. Please call the Parish Center (908688-1232, Ext. 100 for more information.
ADVENT: A TIME TO SAVOR GOD’S GIFT
OF GRACE
A Night of Reflection for Women
ST. MICHAEL’S SENIORS NEWS
Our November meeting will be on Monday,
November 3rd. Doors will open at 11:30 for our
coffee social followed by our meeting at 12NOON.
This meeting will feature Lauren Purdy, Dietician
from ShopRite.
(Please note there will be only one meeting in
November.)
Reminder… Payment for the Thanksgiving
Luncheon is due by the November 3rd meeting. The
luncheon will be Monday, November 17th at
Mario’s Restaurant.
All Seniors are welcome to join us.
Join the Holy Spirit Women’s Retreat Team on
Friday, November 21, 2014, at 6:45-10:00 pm in the
Holy Spirit Parish Hall, 971 Suburban Road, Union
to reflect on the God’s gift of Grace. The evening
will include prayer, teachings, music, a witness talk,
time for reflection, and a prayer service. For more
information or to register, call Barbara at 908-6870048 or email [email protected] with Holy
Spirit in the subject line. Registration deadline is
November 11, 2014. Pre-registration is required.
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