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ST. PETER’S CHURCH
— A Roman Catholic Parish Community —
Belleville
155 William Street
Founded 1837
Pastor:
Fr. Ivan Sciberras
Parochial Vicar:
Fr. Wojciech B. Jaskowiak
In Residence:
Fr. Giovanni Rizzo
Deacons:
Mr. Julio Roig
Mr. Guillermo J. Valladares
Elementary School Principal:
New Jersey 07109
Mrs. Phyllis A. Sisco
Parish Catechetical Coordinator: Mrs. Lisa A. Melillo
Director of Music:
Parish Secretary:
Business Manager:
Parish Trustees:
Mr. John Christian Colaneri
Sr. Vilma Orejola, FLP
Mrs. Linda Makofka
Mrs. Nancy Adessa
Mr. Thaddeus Rajnes
Pastoral Council President:
Mr. Gary Hinton
The Lord’s Day: Saturday Eve: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7, 8:30 10, 11:30 a.m.,
1 p.m. Spanish
Weekdays: (Summer Schedule)
Monday to Friday:
9:00 a.m.
Monday
7:00 p.m.
(Evening Mass in the Retreat House Chapel)
Saturday:
8:00 a.m.
Infant Baptism
Spanish - Second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
English - Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
Parents must register by calling the Rectory at least
one month in advance. Baptism Instruction held the
week before the Baptism. Proposed godparent/s need
to be living in accordance to the teachings of the
Catholic Church, and are asked to attend the Baptism
Instruction along with the child’s parents.
Christian Marriage
The couple should contact a parish priest or deacon one
year before the desired date for the marriage to ensure
proper preparation for the Sacrament. Couples are not
to make FIRM plans for the reception PRIOR to
speaking with a parish priest or deacon.
Sacraments for the Sick/Homebound
Anointing: Anytime upon request in the home of the sick.
Communion: A Priest, Deacon or Eucharistic Minister of
the parish will bring Holy Communion to those
parishioners confined to home. Please notify the
Rectory when someone is ill or admitted to the hospital.
St. Peter’s Cemetery
For information about acquiring a plot, or to make a
donation to our Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, please
contact Mrs. Linda Makofka at the Rectory.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. or anytime at the
Rectory upon an appointment with a priest.
Rectory
School
973-751-2002
973-759-3143
Fax: 973-751-6201
(offices open at 9 a.m.)
Novena
Miraculous Medal Novena - Mondays 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Teaching the Good News
St. Peter Elementary School - Pre K through 8
http://www.stpeter-school.org
Religious Education
Kindergarten through Eighth grades
Contact Lisa Melillo - 973-751-4290
Coordinadora de Clases de Religión en español
(Confirmación de Adultos)
Elena Ayala - 973-207-3623
Religious Education
973-751-4290
www.spbnj.org
Cemetery
973-751-2002
Social Service Hotline
(Catholic Community Services)
973-266-7991
1-800-227-7413
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica † November 9, 2014
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November 9, 2014
A Word from the Pastor …
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. It might seem strange that, as some
say, “We are celebrating a building.” How is it that when feasts of very important saints fall on a Sunday, they are
skipped, and here we are, celebrating the dedication of a Church building that is not even here, but in Rome? And not
even the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica, but St. John Lateran, a Basilica that many haven’t even heard of and have very
little inclination to every want to visit it!
The importance of this Basilica stems from the fact that it is the “Mother of all churches of Christendom.” It is a sign of
devotion to and unity with the Chair of Peter (the Cathedra of the Pope is found at St. John Lateran, and not at the Vatican, which lies about 4 miles away). Rightfully, then, does the plaque (see below) at St. John Lateran state: “Most Holy
Lateran Church, of all the churches in the city and the world, the mother and head.”
I would like to take this occasion to write today about proper attitudes and disposition towards the House of God. Today’s Gospel portrays the disciples recalling the
words of Scripture, “Zeal for Your House will devour me.” Can we ourselves say
that we too are “devoured” by zeal for the House of the Lord? In the first place, do
we at least care about the House of the Lord? Do we care about its appearance and
its upkeep? Is our comportment in Church reflective of this love?
Sad to say, in general, we are truly lacking. It hurts me to see how many times we
take lightly the things of the Lord, most especially those having to do with His
House. Anyone thinking I make these things up (or stole this Pastor’s Column from
another publication!), are invited to tour our Church with me on a Monday morning.
What would we find? Tissue paper strewn all over the floor and any crevice that
one could stick things to, empty water bottles, chewing gum under the pews if not
even on the Church steps. Broken toys, candy wrappers and Missalettes bent out of
shape on the racks or on the ground. And, nothing ever gets to be corrected or reported, unless, of course, we ourselves are inconvenienced, such as, when the toilet
flushing is not working properly.
I would like all our parishioners to consider how we can improve our behavior when in the House of the Lord:
- Is my dress-code more fitting for Church, or for the park (in winter) and the beach (in summer)?
- Do I make a genuflection directed towards the Tabernacle as soon as I enter the Church, and, if a male, immediately take off my hat or cap?
- Do I seek to arrive a few minutes before Mass and spend a moment of prayer before Mass begins?
- Do I switch off my phone, to ensure that it does not distract me during Mass, and not cause a nuisance to the
celebrant and to those around me?
- If I arrive late, do I ensure that I cause the least possible inconvenience and distraction to the other faithful, for
example, by standing by the wall before heading towards a pew, if it happens that the Word of God is being proclaimed as I walk in?
- Before leaving the Church, do I ensure that I take back with me all the things I brought into the Church
(handbags, umbrellas, gloves, water bottles, tissues, etc.)?
- Do I stay in Church until after the celebrant and other ministers have left the Church, or do I adhere to the
LIFO stocktaking principal – “last in, first out”?
I look forward to feedback of parishioners on this delicate subject.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Ivan Sciberras
[email protected]
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FINANCE
Next week’s second collection will be divided between:
CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
11-01-2014 All Saints Day Collection $ 793
11-02-2014 All Souls Day Collection $ 5,472
11-02-2014 Building Fund Collection $ 1,916
Two collections will be taken up today: The regular
Sunday Collection and the Monthly Assessment
Collection.
$6,100 are needed weekly to meet our operating
budget (any capital expense that arises not included).
Please consider increasing your weekly offering.
Whenever possible, please use the corresponding
envelopes for the different collections and please write
the amount on the envelope. Dropping in one check
or cash equivalent for several different collections
complicates the work of our money-counters. Your
understanding is greatly appreciated.
We thank you all for your generosity!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR PLEDGE
TO THE
2014 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2014
as of 11-05-2014
The last Catechesis will be
held tomorrow Monday
all are still welcome.
Goal:
Pledges Received:
Over (Under) Goal:
Number of Donors:
$ 30,630
$ 34,720
$4,090
159
Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was
founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States
by funding organizations that help people help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing
situations, and economic development, CCHD continues
to make a positive impact in communities nationwide.
Your contribution will defend human dignity and help
those living on the margins of our society. Please give to
the CCHD Collection.
BLACK & INDIAN MISSION
The annual Collection for Black and Indian Missions. Our
financial contribution helps to support Catholic American
Indian communities on reservations, in rural areas and
inner cities. The collection also supports African American evangelization programs particularly in the south. Let
us unite ourselves with the love of Christ in supporting
the Black and Indian Mission collection with generous
hearts.
PLEASE HELP FOR THANKSGIVING
Can you donate a turkey, ham, chicken or ham steaks to
the food pantry for Thanksgiving? We know the need is
great, and many people will be coming to the food pantry
for help at this time of the year. Any donation will be
greatly appreciated. Please bring any item you can give to
the rectory by November 23rd. Please DO NOT leave any
perishable item in the vestibule of the Church. We promise our prayers for you in return.
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SAINT PETER’S THIS WEEK
Saturday, November 8
5:30 Juan Ingelmo, rq Mr. & Mrs. Pastor
Sunday, November 9
7:00 Pasquale Orsogno, rq Sisters, Tina, Betty & Anna
8:30 All Souls Novena
10:00 Jean Broo, rq Kenneth Broo
11:30 Ellen O’Connell, rq Sylvia Banna
1:00 Tomas Salmeron & Luisa Gutierrez,
rq Diego & Elva Tabarez
Monday, November 10
9:00 Evelyn Espinar, rq Family
7:00 All Souls Novena
Tuesday, November 11
9:00 Anna Vu, rq Nguyen Family
Wednesday, November 12
9:00 Margaret Johnson, rq Robert Johnson
7:00 Rodolfo Broas (4th Anniversary),
rq Mendoza & Broas Families
Thursday, November 13
9:00 All Souls, rq Nguyen Family
Friday, November 14
9:00 Geovanny Martinez, rq Eve Martinez
7:00 Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Minh Chu Family
Saturday, November 15
8:00 America Ortiz, rq Argentina German
5:30 Harry Groome, rq Gary & Linda Hinton
Sunday, November 16
7:00 Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Quyen & Barry Wong
8:30 Frank A. Begans, rq James F. Begans
10:00 Tobia DeAngelis, rq Naida DeAngelis
11:30 Carmela & Joseph Bianchino, rq daughter, Marie
1:00 Enrique Lopez, rq Familia Lopez
Pray for these in our community who are
ill among us: Maria Jose Alfonso, Dolores
Bowie, Frank Bradley, Jamie Canal, Jim Cataldo,
Janet Cubellis, Evelyn DiChiara, Delaine Kurbyla,
Felipe LaRiba, Fran Lombard, Barbara Mende,
Antonio Rosa, Ana Salazar, Marie McConnon,
Ana Challenger, Tony De Sent, Riley HayesLopez, Margaret Steinhauser, Casey Paradine, Ethel Thomas,
Gordon Gladden, Carmella Parilla, Phyliss Bocchino, John
Grimes, Orlando Perry, Alice McCants, Oscar Reyes, Alicia &
Miguel Encalada, Robert Brinkerhoff, Edward Matera, Thomas
Barros, Carmen Ravancho, Geza Roman, Celeste Rodriguez,
Anthony Barbara, Jean Rolli, Andy Valladares, John Sabbak,
Noah & Jacob Ferreira Bryan Reedy, Carmen Romero, Ana
Frederick, Florencio Gesuden, Patricia Concata, Agnes
Colaneri, Mary Kay Wright, Eduardo Zuniga, Julia Diaz,
Awilda Diaz, Bill De Paola, Riley June Nazario, Lucy Sasso,
Dawn Negron, Joan Holly, Luciana Leeman, Willy Lema and
all people wishing to remain nameless. Let us also pray for
those who have recently died especially Father John A.
Palasits.
MONDAY, November 10
St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
8:00 pm Catechesis, Adults & Youth,
School Auditorium
8:00 pm Clases de Religion, Jovenes y Adultos,
Casa de Retiros Juan XXIII
TUESDAY, November 11
St. Martin of Tours, Bishop
7:00 pm Confirmation Class, School
7:00 pm Confirmation Parent Meeting, Church
7:30 pm Movimiento Juan XXIII, Retreat House
WEDNESDAY, November 12
St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
7:30 pm Neo-Catechumenal Way, School Annex
8:00 pm Vietnamese Prayer Group Mass, Chapel
THURSDAY, November 13
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin
7:00 pm Bible Class, RMR 1
7:30 pm Youth Group (Jovenes Creyentes),
Church Basement
7:30 pm Choir Practice, Church
7:30 pm Legion of Mary, RMR 3
FRIDAY, November 14
7:00 pm NA Support Group, Church Basement
7:30 pm John XXIII Couples Classes, RMR 1
SATURDAY, November 15
St. Albert the Great,
Bishop and Doctor of the Church
1:00 pm
Confessions, Church
7:30 pm
Neo-Catechumenal Way, School Annex
SUNDAY, November 16
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 - 9:45 am CCD Class, School
10:00 am Mass, RCIA for Children Rite of Acceptance,
Church
10 am & 1 pm Mass Children Liturgy of the Word
2:30 pm Spanish Baptism
ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
THANKSGIVING MEAL
AT ST. MARY’S IN NUTLEY
St. Mary’s Church in Nutley will be holding a
Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday November 27 from
12 noon to 2:30 p.m. It will be held at St Mary's Gym
(16 Msgr. Owens Place, Nutley, NJ 07110). All are
welcome. Please make your reservation for this dinner
by November 18, 2014.
For any question or to RSVP, please call Coco
@ 973 661 0284 or Diane @ 973 235 1100. Transportation will be available for those who cannot drive
there themselves.
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POPE FRANCIS AT GENERAL AUDIENCE:
PRAY FOR YOUR BISHOPS!
The Holy Father dedicated the catechesis at Wednesday’s General Audience to the hierarchical dimension of the
Church. Christ edifies the Church as His body through her ministries, and it is through the episcopal ministry that the Lord is
present in His Church, guiding and caring for her.
“In the presence and in the ministry of the bishops, the
presbyters (priests) and the deacons,” he said, “we are able to
recognise the true face of the Church. ... And through these
brothers, elected by the Lord and consecrated by the sacrament
of ordination, the Church exercises her maternity.” Francis emphasized that this office is not, however, an honor but rather a
service to be performed following Christ's example.
He also remarked that bishops must be united, as a family. “When Jesus chose and called the Apostles, he imagined
them not separated from each other, but together, united with
Him, like one family. The bishops too constitute a single college,
gathered around the Pope, who is the guardian and guarantor of
this profound communion.” He added, “let us think of all those
bishops around the world who, while living in widely differing
locations, cultures, sensibilities and traditions … feel close to
one another and become an expression of the intimate bond, in Christ, between their communities.”
The Pope concluded by explaining that a healthy Church cannot exist if the faithful, deacons and presbyters are not united with their bishop: “The Church separated from her bishop is an ailing Church. This union of
the faithful and the bishop is willed by Jesus.”
POPE FRANCIS: MARRIAGE IS UNDER ATTACK
NOW MORE THAN EVER BEFORE
While acknowledging the never-before-seen challenges Christian families are facing, Pope Francis still
offered hope by reminding faithful that the Church is always, regardless of difficulties, being internally renewed. During a Saturday audience with more than 7,000 pilgrims belonging to the Schoenstatt Movement, the
Holy Father admitted the "Christian family and marriage are under great attack” due to growing relativism over
the concept of marriage. But, he reminded those gathered, we must not lose hope.
Gathered in Rome this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding in Germany, Schoenstatt is an international Roman Catholic Marian movement and apostolic organization founded in Germany in
1914 by Father Joseph Kentenich, who saw the movement as being a means of spiritual renewal in the Catholic
Church.
Pope Francis noted that often there is a misunderstanding over the difference between the Sacrament of
Marriage and the social rite. “Marriage is forever,” Francis reminded those present, “but in our present society,
there is a temporary or throwaway culture that has become widespread.”
In response to questions about marriage and what advice he can offer to those who do not feel welcome
in the Church, the Pope underscored the need for priests to stay close to each one of “their flock” without becoming scandalized over what takes place within the family. Giving an example, he recalled that during the recent Synod of Bishops on the Family, it was asked whether priests are aware of what children feel and the psychological damage caused when their parents separate. In addition to calling on priests to stay near couples, he
urged them to be there for children experiencing the trauma of family break-up.
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Saint Peter School
forming the future with Purpose,
Passion and Power! Visit us online at:
www.stpeter-school.org
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK. . .
On Friday, our eighth graders were administered the COOP test at various schools. The test is the
entrance exam into the Catholic High Schools. Please
keep our students in your prayers as they await the
results.
This year St. Peter’s School is beginning an
afterschool History Club. The students in junior high
are writing their Constitution and are looking forward
to learning and experiencing the may events the club
will offer them.
To celebrate all Saints Day members of the
Student Council portrayed various saints and shared
the stories of these holy men and women with the
students Thank you to Mr. Sagarese, advisor for both
the Student Council and History Club.
As November begins we at St. Peter’s School
are preparing for our annual Tricky Tray and the feast
of Thanksgiving.
GET YOUR TICKETS!!!
NOW
ST. PETER’S SCHOOL
PRESENTS
23rd ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2014
THE CHANDELIER
340 FRANKLIN AVE. , BELLEVILLE, NJ
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
FROM THE TREASURY
OF CATHOLIC PRAYERS
THANKSGIVING FOR THE CHURCH
Jesus, Divine Master, I bless and thank Your
most gentle Heart for the great gift of the Church. She is
the Mother who instructs us in the truth, guide us on
the way to heaven, and communicate supernatural life
to us. She continues Your own saving mission here on
earth, as Your Mystical Body.
She is the ark of salvation. She is infallible, indefectible, Catholic. Grant me the grace to love the
Church as You loved her and sanctified her in Your
Blood. May the world know her, may all sheep enter
her fold, may everyone humbly cooperate in Your kingdom. Amen
WORD CLUSTER
This cluster helps our parish proclaim and teach
the good news of Jesus Christ and forms
Christian disciples. For information on this cluster,
call Angie Stefanelli at 973-759-5252.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29;
Lk 17:7-10
Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18;
Lk 17:26-37
3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5;
1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
GIVING TREE
PLEASE HELP MAKE THIS THE LARGEST SCHOOL
EVENT.
Saint Peter’s Giving Tree will
be in Church beginning the
weekend of November 30th
and December 1st. All parishioners are invited to take
an ornament from the tree,
purchase the gift specifies on
the ornament and return the
unwrapped gift, with tag attached, by Wednesday December 10th. The gifts can
be returned by placing them
under the tree in Church or by
brining them to the Rectory.
All gifts are given to parish families in need.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
NO ONE UNDER 18 PERMITTED
Thanking you in advance for your generosity and support of the less fortunate during the season of giving.
TICKET COST: $45.00 EACH
Tickets Include Dinner, Coffee, Tea, Soda, Dessert
and 2 Sheets of Blue Tickets
COME JOIN THE FUN AND A CHANCE TO WIN
GREAT PRIZES,
PRE-SALE PRIZE TICKET BAGS ARE
AVAILABLE FOR $30.00 EACH
SECCIÓN HISPANA
CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS Y JOVENES
EN INGLES
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CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA PARA
EL DESARROLLO HUMANO
Mañana lunes terminala
serie de Catequesis para
adultos y jovenes en el
Auditorio de la Escuela
de St. Peter a las 8PM. Si
conoce a alguien que
necesita un annuncio de
la Buena Nueva en su
vida (familiares, companeros de trabajo, etc.),
favor de invitarles. Vean
a los sacerdotes de la parroquia para mas informacion.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Ti 1:1-9; Sal 24 (23):1b-4ab, 5-6; Lc 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Sal 37 (36):3-4, 18, 23, 27,
29; Lc 17:7-10
Miércoles: Ti 3:1-7; Sal 23 (22):1b-6; Lc 17:11-19
Jueves:
Flm 7-20; Sal 146 (145):7-10; Lc 17:20-25
Viernes:
2 Jn 4-9; Sal 119 (118):1-2, 10-11, 17-18;
Lc 17:26-37
Sábado:
3 Jn 5-8; Sal 112 (111):1-6; Lc 18:1-8
Domingo: Pro 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Sal 128 (127):1
-5; 1 Tes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
La Colecta de la próxima semana para la Campaña
Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) necesita su
ayuda. CCHD fue fundada para erradicar el ciclo de pobreza en los Estados Unidos otorgando fondos a aquellas organizaciones que ayudan a las personas a ayudarse a sí mismas. Cumpliendo con su tradición de mejorar
la educación, la situación de la vivienda y el desarrollo
económico, CCHD sigue teniendo un impacto positivo
en las comunidades en toda la nación. Su contribución
defenderá la dignidad humana y ayudará a aquellos que
viven al margen de nuestra sociedad. Por favor, contribuya a la Colecta de CCHD.
CLASES DE BIBLIA
Cada lunes a las 8pm en la Casa de Retiros. Hay
cuatro niveles. Para mas información, comuníquese
con el Diacono G. Valladares al 973-667-1323 o
Llamando a Lucina Pellicia 862-576-1441.
CONFESIONES
Cada Sabado del año de 1pm hasta 2pm un sacerdote
es disponible en la iglesia para escuchar confesiones.
RETIRO DEL VIÑEDO DE RAQUEL
ESPOSAS CON CRISTO
Te sientes sola? Estas Triste? Estas abrumada? No Sabes lo que Dios espera de ti?
No te preocupes ven a desahogarte o a
compartir tus experiencias con otras esposas que buscan la ayuda de Dios los días
Noviembre 20 y Diciembre 4-18 aquí en
esta tu parroquia de San Pedro.
Para todos detalles contáctate con Diana
Matute al 973-302-7852 o Ruth Herrera 201-748-9355.
Fecha: Enero 30 a Febrero 1, 2015
Lugar: Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center
499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032
Costo: $150 por persona
Ayuda financier disponible para todos aquellos no
puedan pagar.
Auspiciado por: La Oficina del Respeto a la Vida
¿Sufre por haber abortado? ¿Tiene sentimientos de
culpabilidad y ansiedad? ¿Sufre de depresión?
¡Hay esperanza! Retiros de Viñedo de Raquel ofrecen
esperanza y sanación para el syndrome post-aborto.
Para información llama a
Rosa al Tel: 908-837-9474 o [email protected]
EL MINISTERIO DE JOVENES CREYENTES
DEL SENOR DE LA MISERICORDIA
IGLESIA DE ST. PETER’S
Te invita a jovenes de 14 a 17 años, hombre y mujer,
que sean parte de esta nueva forma de vivir, la valentia
de se un buen hijo de Dios, de ser un joven diferente, te
ofrese: palabra de dios creciendo en fe, paseos, recreacion, deportes, misiones y servicio a Dios, retiros
espirituales, los esperamos…. Jueves de 7:30 a 9 pm.
INFORMACION:
JUAN QUINONES CELL: 973-901-223
NANCY PORTILLO CELL: 201- 898-7354