THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
69 Valley St., Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Website: http://www.stjohnhillsdale.com
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PASTORAL STAFF
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Rev. John J. Korbelak, Pastor
Rev. Jerzy Pikulinski (George)
Deacon Albert Ganter, RCIA
Deacon Jack Gray, Baptism & Human Concerns
Catherine A. Wollyung, Faith Formation
Sr. Mary McFarland, O.P., Homebound & Seniors
Roberto Sabastiani, Director of Music Ministry
Margaret Manley, Confirmation Program
Assisting Clergy
Rev. Thomas J. Norton, Weekend Assistant
Rev. Msgr. Philip D. Morris, Pastor Emeritus
The Lord’s Day
RECTORY/ADMINISTRATION:
201-664-3131
Jennifer Cannon, Business Administrator/Stewardship
Naomi Kavanah, Parish Secretary
Glen Ford, Superintendent of Building Maintenance
Art Dalle Molle, Theresa Henry, Trustees
Brenda Laux, Pastoral Council Chair
James Farrell, Finance Council Chairman
Mark Henni, Ed Addvensky, Stewardship Council Chairmen
Edna Lord, “The Spirit” Newsletter Editor
PARISH CENTER: One Valley Street 201-666-2707
Offices of Faith Formation Ministries
Catherine Wollyung, Director
Kathleen Breitenbach, Registrar
Debra DiPiazza, Program Asst.
Thomas Merton Spiritual Direction Center
Mary Musella, Catherine Wollyung, Sr. Gail DeMaria
ST. JOHN’S ACADEMY: 460 Hillsdale Ave. 201-664-6364
Elizabeth Viola, M.A.., Principal
Connie Nunez, Secretary
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Weekday Masses
Monday and Saturday: 8:00 AM
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM
BAPTISMS: Baptism of Infants is normally celebrated on
Sundays at 1:30 PM eleven months of the year. For arrangements and information about Baptismal Preparation of Infants,
please contact Deacon Jack Gray 201-664-3131 ext. 128; for
older children and adults, please contact Cathy Wollyung at
201-666-2707 ext.217.
RECONCILIATION: This sacrament of Christ’s forgiveness is celebrated Saturdays 4:00 - 4:45 PM, and at Interparochial Communal Services during Advent and Lent.
MATRIMONY: Couples are urged to begin preparation for
marriage immediately after the engagement, but not less than
one year previous to the wedding date. Phone the Parish Office at 664-3131 to begin preparation.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: In case of severe illness contact
the Parish Office for a priest to visit for the Sacrament of
Anointing. Contact Sr. Mary McFarland at 666-2707 ext. 215
to arrange home visitation and communion for those who cannot attend Sunday liturgy. Those anticipating hospitalization
for surgery, contact one of the priests for Sacrament of
Anointing. Otherwise, contact the Pastoral Care Office at any
of our area hospitals for anointing and communion.
PARISH REGISTRATION: We invite all new parishioners
to register at the Parish Office and to introduce themselves to
our parish priests after Mass or at the Parish Office. A Welcome Ministry contact will follow.
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
November 23, 2014
From the Pastor’s
REGULAR
Desk
SCHEDULE of MASSES
on Sunday
“ And he will separate them
one from the other, as a shepherd separates the sheep from
the goats.”
8am, 10am and 12pm
Saturday, November 22
Certainly the image offered in today’s Gospel indicates that it is not
everyone who gets into the kingdom...at least not right
away! The scripture distinctly describes a segregation
of the good and the evil.
It is important for us to understand that we become
what we’ve done. Our worthiness is dependent on being faithful to the demands of the Gospel and the formation of our lives in accord with the laws of God. Unfortunately in our time, it seems some people have the
opinion that you can do what you like and still enter
the kingdom. They think there are no consequences to
their lack of faith and faith practice. How sadly selfdeceived the scripture says they are.
How can what you choose to do in life not affect who
you are? How can the evil practices we expose ourselves to, not affect the kind of person we become?
Repeatedly ignoring the commandments of God creates an environment of complacency and selfindulgence which makes us insensitive to others and
the effects of our actions on them. We can very easily
become monsters!
We are called to faithfulness. We are asked to be a
good example to the young. We are supposed to provide good example for others to follow. We are to use
our gifts to better the world. We are supposed to
serve as God’s instruments. If we fail in all these regards, then what is it about ourselves that we would
think worthy of an appearance before the author of
our life? What reward is given to those who never
struggle to do God’s will?
Remember that the very desire to please God is pleasing to Him. We don’t have to be perfect, but we at
least have to try our best.
5pm
Henry S. Wiles
req. Virginia & Jeffrey Wiles
Sunday, November 23
8am
req.
Anthony Cainero
10am Bernadina Carillo
Teresa Cainero
req.
Lucy & Jim Pellegrino
12pm William Burke
req.
Mike & Karla Burke
Monday, November 24
8am
Norberto Gonzalez
8am
Suzey Hard
req.
Ernestina Gonzalez
Tuesday, November 25
req. Bridget McLaughlin
12pm Robert, Bea & Mary Wynne req. Peter & Eileen Wynne
Wednesday, November 26
8am
Fr. Charles Vogel
22nd Anniv.
12pm Stacy Ann Stubbs
req. Marianne & Jack Stubbs
Thursday,
9am
November 27
Thanksgiving Mass
Friday,
8am
Linda Turpan
12pm Giuseppe Caldera
November 28
req.
The Delehanty family
req. Mr. & Mrs. Lino Caldera
Saturday, November 29
8am
Marge Pronovost
5pm
People of the Parish
(Living)
req. Social Justice Ministry
St. John’s & St. Andrews
Sunday, November 30
SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES
The Votive Candle Burns
8am
Daniel J. Kelly
req. Maureen & Mike Donahue
10am
People of the Parish
12pm
Stella & Vincent Ciuppa req. Matthew & Alyson Ciuppa
Those who have pre-arranged an intention for a Mass are invited to
present the gifts of bread and wine during that celebration.
In Memory of Tina Vinci
On the Lord’s Day and Holy Days please inform the usher.
At the request of Jamie Rocco
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Please Remember
in Your Prayers
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
The Work of Christ at St. John’s is supported
by Parishioners who have Embraced the
Biblical Ideals of Stewardship Tithing
In love and kindness, please pray for:
LAST WEEKEND’S
DECEASED:
STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION
SICK:
Robert Ettore, John Kuttiyara, Bill Ellis, Mel
Conover, Andrew Goodell, Eileen Smyth, Liam Fanning, Eileen Sparano, Carmen Lopez, Donna & Phil
Gianfredi, Paul Kearns, Joan Scherrer,
Zachary Latteri, Lisa Branch, Josephine Dombrowski, Bruno DeMayo, Peter Grower, Sal Castoria, Jack O’Shea, Jack
O’Hara, Danielle Newkirk, Luca Di Lorenzo, George
Foley, Christopher Marra, Lubomyr Dumanovsky, Ruta
Fiorino, Dominic Guadagno, Louise Arigot, Lynne Bennette, Helen Tursky, Millie Giordano, Stephanie Roche,
Anne O’Brien, Jay Sasfai, Alice & Peter Freidrich, John
Drozdik Jr., Keith Durie, Ed Vanderhoff, Misty Carrico,
Kathleen Sova, John Folker, Sharon Friedrich, Mary
Bryne, Carol Weaver, Bill Richardot, Felix Brady, Joe
O’Keefe, Samantha Salterelli, Eladio Lopez, Shannon
Callagy, Barbara & Marge Sikora, Cole Haynes, Erickson
Mino, Mary Musella, Albert Vaccari, Rex & Xander
O’Reilly , Alfred Murphy, Regina Winsick, Anthony
D’Amico, Richard McAllister, Pat La France, Beth Wajps,
The sacrificial giving of our parishioners on the weekend of
November 15 and 16 was $14,473. This includes $2,603
contributed via Faith Direct by 110 parishioners, and
$11,344 in envelopes and/or checks from 371 parishioners.
The average of these donations was $29.00. The collection
also included $526 in cash.
Sunday and Holy Day collections for the current fiscal year
have decreased compared to the same period last year.
Through November 9 these collections were $235,031
compared to $242,682 last year. That’s a drop of $7,651.
We invite parishioners to please increase their weekly collections. Without achieving an increase in annual revenue,
the Parish will continue to operate at a deficit.
Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church. Full tithing
means 10% of gross income to God. We ask half of this, or Violet Bauer, Joseph Locashio, Tom McHugh,
5% for your Parish church. The other 5% goes to your faMarianne Stubbs, Anne Dalle Molle, Zachary Ziegelhofer,
vorite charities.
Mildred Salisbury, Catherine Green, Michael Cordasco
The service provided to our parish by Faith Direct ensures
that all the participants weekly and holiday contributions are
made regardless of the weather or vacations. For more information, please see below, or contact Jennifer in the Rectory Office.
Archdiocese of Newark
FAITH DIRECT
Office of the Metropolitan Tribunal
Parishioners may contribute to weekly parish stewardship
collections through credit card or automatic payment from
their checking account. Faith Direct accepts Discover, Visa, An Annulment Information Evening is scheduled for
MasterCard and American Express.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7:30pm
We invite you to consider using this convenient service.
You can sign up on-line at www.faithdirect.net (please use
church code NJ48) or call 1-866-507-8757. Thank you for
your continued stewardship support of our parish.
St. John the Apostle Church,
1805 Penbrook Terrace, Linden, NJ.
A staff member of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of
Newark will provide basic information about annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to begin the process of petitioning for an annulment. There
will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the
session. Pre-registration is not necessary, but for
directions, please call the parish at 908 486-6363
“Calling All Senior Citizens”
You’re invited to Immaculate Heart Academy’s Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving dinner. Please join us on Monday,
November 24th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in the IHA cafeteria for a free Thanksgiving dinner, raffle and entertainment.
Please RSVP to Sarah Shutrop 201 445-6800 ext. 125 or
[email protected]
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Liturgy Corner
ST. JOHN’S
ACADEMY NEWS
MINISTERS ASSIGNED FOR November 29& 30
Saturday 5:00 PM Fr. John Korbelak
Lectors: F. Sembiante / K. Ralph
Eucharistic Ministers: P. McHugh / M. Swords / M. Elbert / P. Jackson
D. Carlson / D. Santo
Altar Servers: N. Pulido / L. Santo / A. Santo
Sunday 8:00 AM Fr. John Korbelak
Lectors: E. Addvensky / K. Sandt
Eucharistic Ministers: R. Sandt / K. Gibney / M. Rocco / J. Weisman /
A. Addvensky / J. Mayo / S. Streeter / J. & C. Domville
Altar Server: M. Addvensky / L. Masotti / K. Masotti
Sunday 10:00 AM
Fr. Jerzy Pikulinski
Lectors: J. DeMagistris / F. Pizzella
Eucharistic Ministers: E. Lauria / G. Stein / V. Ross / D. Kral /
We are thankful for the many gifts God has given
us; our families, our homes, our teachers and our
friends.
M. Stubbs / V. Gray / E. Lord / L. Parisi
Altar Servers: R. Green / A. Wallace / M. Marino
Sunday 12:00 PM Fr. Tom Norton
To help those not as fortunate, St. John’s Academy
collected food items for Thanksgiving baskets
which will be distributed through the Human Concerns Committee at St. John the Baptist Church.
Baskets go to parish families as well as two parishes in Newark.
Lectors: S. Frawley / C. Meneses
Eucharistic Ministers:
R. O’Shea / W. Filon / G. Carty / M. Green
J. Conway / M. Beck / L. Rack
Altar Servers: C. Maurer / J. Castellanos / A. Castellanos
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE, PLEASE FIND A SUBSTITUTE.
THANKSGIVING MASS
We will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Thursday,
November 27th at 9:00am in the Church. All in the community are invited to come and give thanks to God for all
His blessings. Please bring an item for the
Helping Hand Food Pantry to support their
efforts to help those in need in our local community.
On Wednesday, November 26, we will be having a
prayer service for Thanksgiving where we will give
thanks for all we have. Happy Thanksgiving to our
parish family!
ADVENT WREATH
The families of St. John’s are invited to
participate in the lighting of the
Advent Candle Wreath during the
advent season on the 4 weekends
preceding Christmas. That would be
at all Masses Nov. 29 &30,
Registration is now open for the St. John’s Basketball Clinic,
grades Kindergarten thru 2nd. Registration MUST be done online; payment can be mailed. Deadline to sign up is November 30th.
The cost is $80. All details are on-line:
http://www.stjohnhillsdale.com/
(Sports Association link).
Dec. 6 & 7, Dec. 13 & 14 and
Dec. 20 & 21
Sign up sheets are available in
The Narthex
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HELPING HAND FOOD PANTRY
Monday, November 24, 2014 5:30-7:00pm
PANTRY STAFFING
Alina Lupo, Debbie Manente; Coord:, Juliann Anastasi,
NOVEMBER 2014
Dede Danaher, Pat McHugh, Lillian Murray
Cozy Corner Knitting Group: meets every Wed. from
Diane Bellin, Catherine Broesler, Tom Cleary, Nonie Clohessy, 9:30am to 11:00am in the Parish Center, Seton Room.
SORT/RESTOCK
Lorraine Woods
Career Resource Ministry: will meet the 2nd Wed. of the
month at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.
ITEMS NEEDED
All Canned Vegetables, Meats, Fish, Fruits and Juices. Staples/Boxed
Foods: coffee, tea, potatoes, milk, vegetable oil, rice, sugar, flour, cocoa, pancake mix, cake & muffin mixes, brownie mix, pudding & Jello
mixes, stove top stuffing, chicken broth, gravy peanut butter, hot &
cold cereals.
Condiments: Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, jam,
jelly, maple syrup, black olives, mushrooms. School snacks: cookies,
crackers. Personal: hand soap; shampoo & conditioner, deodorant,
toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels.
ROSARY SOCIETY
No General Meeting this month
A Special Reminder
Our Christmas Gathering is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 9th
Supermarket gift cards also welcome!
At 7:00pm in the Parish Center.
It is necessary that RSVP’s are received by Nov. 29th so
that we may finalize plans for dinner. The cost is still $10.00
per person and guest are always welcome.
We look forward to seeing all of you. Com and share
your Christmas spirit with us.
Helping Hand Food Pantry,
P.O. Box 354, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
To RSVP please call Bern @ 201 666-9622 or Marie @
SOCIAL JUSTICE CORNER
201 666-1626
UNACCOMPANIED MIGRANT CHILDREN
HUMAN CONCERNS
Children who are fleeing violence and seeking safety
should be given due process under the law and provided the necessary screenings to ensure that they
will be given the help necessary to ensure their wellbeing. A recent webinar that focuses on Unaccompanied Migrant Children and conducted by the
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Services, and the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops is available for viewing at www.cliniclegal.org/resources. This webinar discusses why unaccompanied children are coming to
the United States, where they are staying, what services the Church is providing, and how you can help.
Panelists include experts on the root causes of migration from Central America and the emergency, social,
and legal services available to these minor children.
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The St. John’s Human Concerns Committee is diligently
working to assist families who have come on bad times
and are in need. Christmas is an especially difficult time
for these families. Human concerns will be setting up the
Christmas Giving Tree on November 22 at all entrances
of the church. There will be suggested
items for giving on the trees. Please
return your gifts to the Parish Center
by December 14. We are most hopeful that our parishioners will once
again, be generous and participate in
this ministry.
We thank you in advance for your kindness and
generosity.
A NEW MINISTRY FOR MASSES—GREETERS
PREPARING FOR ADVENT
Beginning Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 29/30, the celebration of the opening of the Mass, which is the
1st Sunday in Advent, the liturgy will begin in a different manner requiring a quiet atmosphere. Please
enter the church for Mass in a reverent manner. We
hope this will enhance your Advent experience going
through the 4 weeks of the season, as we wait,
prepare, recognize and then behold the Lamb of God,
to come to save his people.
Thank You
Women’s Cornerstone
One Day Retreat
Are you a friendly person who is interested in enhancing our
Church Community and encouraging it to grow?
Then please join our NEW Greeters Ministry! We are seeking volunteers with warm, friendly personalities to serve at
weekend masses. The purpose of Greeters Ministry is to
welcome, receive, meet, recognize, speak to, and smile upon
parishioners as they enter St. John’s for weekend Masses.
1.Welcome and greeting all parishioners and visitors in a
friendly manner as they enter the church before Mass.
2. Answer any questions.
3. Walking people to seats, bathrooms, destinations, etc. if
they are unfamiliar with the layout of the church.
4. Wishing all parishioners and visitors a great week and to
come again as they leave Mass.
We will need at least 6 volunteers to serve in this Ministry per
mass each weekend, so a minimum of 24 individuals are
needed. Volunteers would need to arrive at least 15 minutes
before mass begins.
Children, Teens, adults and seniors are welcome and encour-
Save the date and join the Women’s Cornerstone One Day aged to serve as Greeters! Training will be provided.
Retreat on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Take a day off from your If you are interested in giving your time to this Ministry, call
busy schedule to refresh, recharge and renew your faith as Cathy Wollyung at 201 666-2707 ext. 217 or
women of the parish come together to grow in knowledge and
[email protected]
love of God. Watch the bulletin for further information or contact:
Janis Mayo at [email protected] or Lucrezia Rack at
[email protected]
GOD’S TOTS - 3 & 4 YEAR OLD
SUNDAY PROGRAM
God’s Tots is a new early childhood program of Bible stories,
music, crafts and prayer that will take place on Sundays during
the 10:00 am Mass.
EVENING OF GATHERING
Women of the parish come join the Martha & Mary Ministry
for a “Cup of Christmas” on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 7:30pm
in the parish center. It is an opportunity for community gathering and time to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Attendance will be credited toward an Adult Faith Formation.
For more information contact Kathy Breitenbach at
[email protected] or Mary Ellen Breen at
[email protected]
God’s Tots will be in
the Parish Center Library
Call Cathy Wollyung at 201 666-2707 or
[email protected]
Children’s Sunday Liturgies
The dates are: Nov. 23 at 10:00am, Dec. 21 at 10:00am,
Jan 24 at the 5pm, Feb. 8 at 10:00am. On Palm Sunday
we want the children to participate in the opening
procession.
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St. John the Baptist Church
Hillsdale, NJ
201-664-3131
Naomi Kavanah
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