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November 23, 2014
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday, November 24
7:30AM
Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
6:30PM
Paolo Rizzo — Mass of the Living
RB/Word of Life Prayer Group
7:30PM
Mass & Healing Service
Tuesday, November 25
7:30AM
Helen Fuccello
RB/Bettie & Frank Hawrylo
2:00PM
Rosary & Prayer Hour — Chapel
6:30PM
Rev. James Thompson
Wednesday, November 26
7:30AM
Elsie Dyson
RB/Lee Tague
3:00PM
Prayers for Priests, Religious &
Vocations
6:30PM
Louise Kelly
RB/Joan & Dick Langan
Thursday, November 27
7:30AM
Mass of Thanksgiving
9:00AM
Mass of Thanksgiving
NO EVENING MASS ON THANKSGIVING DAY
Friday, November 28
7:30AM
Virgilio Matarazzo
RB/Wife & Children
6:30PM
Louise Kelly
RB/Marjorie Kreidler
Saturday, November 29
7:30AM
Frank T. Hawrylo
RB/Jim Uvegas
5:00PM
Mass for St. Mary’s Parishioners
Sunday, November 30
7:00AM
Deceased Parishioners & Loved Ones
8:30AM
Ed Palmer, Jr.
RB/Judy Palmer Caruso
10:00AM
Ray Yack
MASSES
Saturday Evening: 5:00 P.M.
Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30AM.
Weekdays: M-F 7:30 and 6:30 P.M., Sat. 7:30AM
Eve before a Holy Day: 7:00 P.M.
Holy Days: 7:30 and 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
BAPTISMS
Sundays at 12:15PM. Arrangements are to be made at the rectory at
least 6 weeks in advance and are done on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the
month.
is held in the Chapel Mon. 9am-7pm, Tues. 9am-2pm & 5-10pm,
Wed. 9am-9pm, Thurs. 9am-12pm & 5-10pm, Fri. 9am-9pm and
Sat. from 9am to 1pm.
CONFESSIONS
Saturday from 4PM to 4:30PM and after the 5PM Saturday evening
Mass.
NOVENA
In honor of the Miraculous Medal each Wednesday evening at 7PM.
MARRIAGES
Arrangements are to be made at least 1 year in advance.
SICK CALLS
Urgent calls any time of day or night. Arrangements for Communion calls to the sick or confined to the home are to be made by contacting the rectory.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Public elementary school children on Sunday morning at 8:00, 9:30,
and 11:00 A.M.
PARISH REGISTRATION
We welcome new parishioners to the parish, and we ask them to
register as soon as possible. If you are not registered we are not able
to issue testimonial letters for sponsorship for the Sacraments or
character references to schools or for employment. If you move
from the parish please notify the rectory.
ENVELOPE SYSTEM
The regular use of envelopes provides for a stable income to the
church. This enables the pastor to plan for repairs, future expansion
and improvements. We urge all parishioners to make regular use of
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS:
Adoration
Cathy Lippincott 499-9909
Adult Choir
Jac Madson 758-7243
Adult Faith Formation
Earl Alger 298-7071
Contemporary Choir
Cathy Alphonse 291-9204
Food Pantry
Jonette Tilton 977-1136
Knights of Columbus
Alan Moshinsky 298-8710
Liturgy Committee
Jack Laciskey 587-1397
Open Hearts, Willing Hands
(Interfaith Caregivers)
Judy Pesce 298-5395
Pastoral Council
Jack Laciskey 587-1397
Rosary & Altar Society
Helene Shea 298-7612
Senior Citizens Club
Joe Harcar 298-4396
Sports Committee
John Bacovin 638-9054
St. Vincent de Paul Society Mary Williams 298-1414
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 23, 2014
Messages From Fr. Mike
When we think about all that Jesus has done for us,
it’s appropriate that we show him that we are grateful. On
this Feast of Christ the King we honor Jesus and
recognize that he has dominion over all the earth. We will
conclude our 11:30 AM Mass today with a
Eucharistic procession around the church
and into our chapel, and we invite you to
come and spend some time in prayer and
adoration in the presence of our Savior.
Our annual Christmas Flower
offering is being taken up today as a second
collection. Our church always looks so
beautiful for the great Feast of the Nativity
of our Lord, and your generosity helps make
this possible. At Christmas time we will
include a list of all Christmas flower
memorials in our bulletin.
This weekend we are happy to welcome Jane Latini,
representing Interfaith Caregivers, a very important
ministry of visiting and assisting the homebound. Our own
“Open Hearts, Willing Hands” group here at St. Mary’s
does wonderful work here in our community. They are
always happy to accept new volunteers to assist them in
their work.
This is the final weekend to place your order for the
beautiful Christmas wreaths offered by our St. Vincent de
Paul Society. This fundraiser helps our Vincentians
provide assistance to local needy families. Order forms
may be found by our church exits. Wreaths may be picked
up after Masses on the weekend of December 6 – 7.
Fr. Jay Bowden will be visiting our church this
Monday to celebrate a Healing Mass at 7:30 PM. All are
invited to come and experience the healing and comfort our
loving Savior offers us. A period of fellowship in our
school hall will follow the Mass.
Our nation will celebrate Thanksgiving Day this
Thursday, and there is no better way to observe this day
than to come to Mass and thank God personally for His
many blessings.
We will celebrate Masses of
Thanksgiving that day at 7:30 AM in our chapel and 9 AM
in our church, and I hope many of you will come and offer
God your thanks. There will be no evening Mass on
Thanksgiving Day, and our parish office will be closed for
the holiday on Thursday and Friday. I will also be
participating along with several local clergy at the
Bordentown Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service on
Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Trinity United Methodist
Church on Farnsworth Avenue, and I’m hoping many of
you will join us.
Next weekend we will begin the Season of Advent
and a new Church year. I was pleased to see so many
families at our Advent Wreath workshop this past Friday,
and I encourage everyone to have a wreath in your home
and use it as a focal point for family prayer during this
Mon.
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
7:00 PM
Mary’s Weavers
Parish Center, downstairs
7:30 PM
Healing Mass (Church)&
Reception following (School Hall)
8:00 PM
Knights of Columbus
Parish Center, upstairs
Wed.
7:00 PM
Bingo (School Hall)
NO RCIA CLASS THIS WEEK
SVDP Collection
Next weekend a special second collection will be taken
up at all Masses to support the work of our St. Vincent de
First Banns
Kaitlyn Fadeyev — William Curtis
$1,000 BINGO — Every Wednesday Night
Consolidated Fire Association (298-4761) is
hosting a $1,000 Bingo at St. Mary’s school
hall, every Wednesday evening.
Parishioners are welcome!
THE LORD’S FLOCK
Sheep are high-maintenance animals. They are not
very intelligent. Without guidance and care, especially in a
climate like Israel’s, they would die quickly from predators,
starvation, or just their own slowness. The Scriptural image
of us as the Lord’s flock is not terribly flattering to us, since
it is only the never-ending diligence of a watchful shepherd
that allows the flock to survive.
The feast of Christ the King was intended to call the
world back to Christ as the sole power of the world, to bring
back a flock that had been scattered by many negative forces
of the growing industrial, scientific, and war-torn world of
the early twentieth century. It is fitting
that, as we celebrate Christ the King,
we hear about Christ the Shepherd who
cares for us and who, likewise, will be
there at the end of time. Interestingly
enough, as the Gospel illustrates, our
own destiny is determined by the way
START WITH GRATITUDE
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received.
Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling.
Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.
—Henry Van Dyke
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Rosary and Altar Society News
RESPECT LIFE
“Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation!”
"Through Mary, the miserable obtain mercy, the graceless find
grace, and sinners receive pardon."
—Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD)
LINENS
Week of November 23
Week of November 30
Jodie Finn
Claudia Houseworth
UPCOMING EVENTS:
>>WEEKDAY ROSARY–7AM & 8AM in the Chapel,
before and after the 7:30AM Mass.
>>ROSARY HOURS – EVERY TUESDAY from 2–3PM in
the chapel; and EVERY WEDNESDAY at 3 PM for priests
and religious. On Saturdays at 9AM the “Timeless Rosary” is
recited. Please join us—ALL ARE WELCOME.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for November:
— That all who suffer loneliness may experience the closeness
of God and the support of others;
— That young seminarians and religious may have wise and
well-formed mentors.
>>PRAYER SHAWL PROJECT – Mary’s Weavers - All
parishioners and friends with knitting or crocheting skills, and
those who are willing to learn, are invited to join us on Monday
evenings at 7:00 PM in the downstairs meeting room, Parish
Center. We welcome Confirmation candidates earning service
credits. Interested?
Telephone Helene Shea for more
information at 298-7612.
Next Meeting of group is
November 24th.
>>CLARE ESTATE ROSARY — Next recitation is
scheduled for December 2nd, at 10:30AM, in the first floor
lounge.
>>COMMUNION SUNDAY — December 14th
Rosary at 8:00AM; Mass at 8:30AM; No Meeting.
ROSARIAN CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Sunday December 14, 2014; – 1:00PM
Chesterfield Inn, Route 528, Chesterfield, NJ
$20.00/person inclusive; pay at the door
ALL ARE WELCOME
Please call Helene Shea at 298-7612 no later than
December 5, to reserve a seat. Prefects, please advise
your band members of this event.
Let us pray for all Rosarians, and especially our
currently ill or suffering members and friends and their
caring family members:
Yolanda Foley; Marie
Rachmiel; Paul and Sue Shea; Susan Hlubik.; Karen
W.; Joan MacMullan; Robert; Sophie Piller; Sean;
Abigal L. and Linda G. and for their families; Patricia
Krowicki; Catherine; Baby Caleb; Marilyn Rogalski;
Reba Burrichter; Terry for lung cancer; Andrew S.;
Bertha; Lynn G.; Nancy K. and for her daughter Barbara’s healing; for
Rose for a successful, healthy pregnancy; William S.; Lois M. and Teddy
for fortitude and health; Jesse; Addie; Joyce; and Carl and Rosemarie
Brodowski. We continue to pray for the protection of our religious
freedom and our conscience rights; for an end to abortion; for the family
St. Mary’s Community Food Pantry
The Community Food Pantry of St. Mary’s is looking to
form an executive board. Anyone interested in holding a
position please email Jonette Tilton at [email protected].
Positions to be filled: treasurer, secretary, food drive
chairperson and volunteer coordinator. The pantry is also
looking for Thursday evening volunteers to work every other
Thursday. If we do not get volunteers to fill this position we
will not be able to remain open Thursday evenings.
Our food pantry hours are as follows: M-W-F 2-3:00 PM;
Mass and Healing Service – November 24th
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the
church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the
name of the Lord (James 5:14).
Father Jay Bowden, a retired priest from the Diocese of
Trenton, will be offering a Mass on Monday November 24th
at 7:30 PM for healing. During the Mass, a collection will be
taken for Father Jay and his ministry. Following the Mass
will be individual prayer and Laying on of Hands for the sick.
Father Jay is a well-known speaker and ministers in the Gift
of Healing. Following the Mass and Laying on of Hands, a
reception for Father will take place in the school cafeteria.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Coming to the end of the Church year, we can
wonder how we got “extreme unction” out of “anointing
of the sick.” “Extreme” comes from a Latin phrase, in
extremis, which in English refers to the last struggle of a
dying person. “Last rites” is a phrase in common usage,
and refers to the fact that years ago everyone waited until
the last crisis of illness to summon the priest. The goal of
anointing had always been healing and forgiveness, but in
time it began to be seen as a preparation for death. In a
hard world, almost anything from a hangnail to a sneeze
could be life-threatening, so perhaps the change was
inevitable. The emphasis on the penitential aspects was
heightened, even to the odd practice of Rome in the
twelfth century, when the sick person was sprinkled with
ashes mixed with holy water and given a hair shirt as a
sign of penance.
The reformers thankfully overlooked some of these
oddities of history, and today the sacrament of the sick is
much more generously applied to persons in a wide range
of situations. Still, it is a sacrament of reconciliation, and
for that reason is not celebrated for an infant or toddler,
although there is a rite for a visit to a sick child not
Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
This Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, we are offering a
Mass at 7:30 AM in our chapel and a special Mass of
Thanksgiving at 9 AM in our church. Come and give thanks
to God for all the blessings He has given us! There will be
no evening Mass on Thursday, and our parish office will be
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Feast of Christ the King
November 23, 2014
“I was hungry and you gave me
food, I was thirsty and you gave
me drink.”
— Matthew 25:35
Readings for Sunday, November 30, 2014:
Isaiah 63:16–17, 19; 64:2–7
In the first reading we hear the prophet Isaiah praying in
petition for the Lord to reveal himself. This was probably
towards the end of the Babylonian exile. Isaiah acknowledges
Israel's sense of guilt and shame—their turning away from
God that led to their captivity. Isaiah's closing words describe
Israel's relationship with God. "yet, oh Lord, you are our father.
We are the clay and you are the potter; we are all the work of
your hands." Today we pray the same prayer: Father, you are
the potter we are the clay, the work of your hands.
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be
saved.
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Paul's letters usually open with the greeting and a
Thanksgiving. [Let's try to address all with a greeting and
thanksgiving]. Today's second reading is thanksgiving to the
church in Corinth. God has graced the church in Corinth "not
lacking in any spiritual gift as you await the revelation of our
Lord Jesus Christ." These words are for us today. In spite of
the world, God will keep us firm to the end. "God is faithful,
and by him, you were called to fellowship with his son Jesus
Christ our Lord."
Gospel — Mark 13:33–37
The Gospel is part of Jesus's end-time discourse to the
apostles. Jesus forewarns the four apostles Peter, Andrew,
James, and John to "Be watchful, be alert,"since no one knows
when the time will come. Jesus gives an example of a wise
traveler who carefully made arrangements for his house to be
guarded; he left home with his servants in charge, each with
his own work. "Watch", for you do not know when the lord of
the house is returning. We are all called to be alert and watch
for the coming of the Lord at the end of time. We have all
been given a job by God and we must diligently believe and
spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to our loved ones and all
those whom God places in our path. We will all meet Jesus
face-to-face at an unspecified time; it will be when we die or
Community Thanksgiving Service
The annual Bordentown Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve
Service will be held this year on Wednesday, Nov. 26th at
7:30 PM at the Trinity United Methodist Church on
Farnsworth Avenue. Clergy from several area churches
including Fr. Mike will participate. The service includes
hymns, prayers, Scripture readings and a homily. A
voluntary offering will be taken up to support the Good
Neighbor Guild, which provides emergency assistance to
November 23, 2014
St. Andrew — Feast Day is November 30th
Andrew was St. Peter’s brother, and was called with
him. "As Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two
brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother
Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He
said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of
men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him" (Matthew
4:18-20).
John the Evangelist presents Andrew as a disciple of John
the Baptist. When Jesus walked by one day, John said,
"Behold, the Lamb of God." Andrew and another disciple
followed Jesus. "Jesus turned and saw them following him and
said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said to him,
‘Rabbi’ (which translated means Teacher), ‘where are you
staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come, and you will see.’ So they
went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him
that day" (John 1:38-39a).
Little else is said about Andrew in the Gospels.
Before the multiplication of the loaves, it was Andrew who
spoke up about the boy who had the barley loaves and fishes
(see John 6:8-9). When the Gentiles went to see Jesus, they
came to Philip, but Philip then had recourse to Andrew (see
John 12:20-22).
Legend has it that Andrew preached the Good News
in what is now modern Greece and Turkey and was crucified at
Patras.
Comment: As in the case of all the apostles except
Peter and John, the Gospels give us little about the holiness of
Andrew. He was an apostle. That is enough. He was called
personally by Jesus to proclaim the Good News, to heal with
Jesus' power and to share his life and death. Holiness today is
no different. It is a gift that includes a call to be concerned
Thanksgiving Day Holiday
The rectory office will be closed on Nov. 27th and 28th
for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Fr. Mike, Fr. Felix, our Deacons and the
Parish Staff join in wishing all of you a
Open Hearts, Willing Hands
Would you like to feel treasured, loved and sincerely
appreciated? “Open Hearts, Willing Hands”, a ministry of
St. Mary’s parish, helps the elderly and disabled with
shopping, simple chores, rides and friendly visits. An hour
a week, or every other week, is usually all the time needed.
It is amazing how helping another person makes you the
one who feels tremendous joy and satisfaction!
Our group is in need of more volunteers. If you are
interested or would like more information, please don’t
hesitate to contact me . . . Judy Pesce—609-298-5395
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Religious Educa on & Sacramental Programs
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November 23...RE Classes
December 2….Meeting for Confirmation candidates and
sponsor or parent, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, School Hall
Dec.7, 14, 21.....RE Classes
Prayer Sponsors – Parishioners, please consider picking a
Confirmation candidate from the listing on the bulletin board
in the back of the church. Please support your candidate by
praying for them during their journey into becoming an adult
in the Catholic Church. We ask that you read the form and fill
it out completely. If you do not want the candidate to know
who you are, we will not pass on that information. We thank
you ahead of time for your prayers!
First Penance/First Eucharist assignments were recently
emailed to all families whose children will be receiving these
sacraments in 2015. Please call the office if you did not
receive the email or have any questions.
Confirmation Candidates and their sponsor or parent are
expected to attend an important meeting on Tuesday,
December 2nd in the School Hall from 6:30—8:00 PM. Father
Mike and Deacon Ron will be answering your “Catholicism
101” questions at this meeting. You will also be taking Father
Mike’s 8th grade Confirmation test. Please make sure you are
well prepared for the test by reviewing your study guides!
Food Pantry Donations for the needy in our community are
being collected every Sunday during our religious education
classes. There are receptacles in the School Hall to collect non
-perishable donations. Thank you for your support and
generosity!
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All Dates, Notices and Calendars for Our Religious Education
Programs are online at …. www.stmarysre.org. Please check
website on a regular basis for updates. Also, important notices/
updates will always be posted here!
RE Office: (609) 291-8281 ext. 17 or 18,
Fax #: (609) 298-7178, Email: [email protected] or
[email protected], Website: www.stmarysre.org.
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Altar Servers — November 29th & 30th
5:00PM
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WOMAN’S LENTEN RETREAT 2015
Give a 3-day “Gift of Serenity” in the coming year:
March 20-22, 2015
San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch NJ
All inclusive fee - $200
Sharing the J"oy of the Gospel"on Catholic Radio!
Tune into WFJS Catholic Radio 1260am/89.3FM.
Download the WFJS smart phone app. Or listen
live on line at www.DomesticChurchMedia.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society
November 23, 2014: Feast of Christ the
King
Today as we celebrate Christ the King,
we hear Jesus say: “…whatever you did for
one of the least brothers and sisters of mine,
you did for me.”
We would like to thank you for your
generous support of our Thanks-Giving food
drive. You have made Thanksgiving much happier for the
many families your donations have helped.
This weekend is the last weekend to order Christmas
wreaths. All orders must be received by Sunday. Wreaths
will be available for pickup after all weekend Masses on Dec.
6 & 7.
Next weekend there will be second collection for the
benefit of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. We thank you for
considering a donation and ask that checks be made
payable to St. Mary Church.
As Thanksgiving approaches this week, we give thanks
for your support all year round. We often stop in amazement
as we realize again your generosity towards the “least
brothers and sisters of ours” and we cannot express the
depth of our gratitude. God Bless you and your family this
Thanksgiving!
...THE SICK
who
have
been
recommended to our prayers: Sr. Joyce
Marie Riley, Shirley Mich, Ken Kreidler,
Victoria Seda, Joan Shaw, Mary
Mathews, Abigail Lynch, Cindy Marriott,
Dominic Scolaro, Daniel Wilson,
Deborah Peters, Merle Barrett, Karen C.
Hillman, Rob Morton, Lawrence MacArthur, Rosemarie
Brodowski, Lois Mayer, Jean Mizenko, Kathi Matey, Mary
Cox, Zachary Slane, Hal Frock, Alice tenBerge, John
tenBerge, Fred Baiocco, Jeanne Gelak, Golden Rasmussen,
Angelo Nasti, Sophie Piller, Marie Rachmiel, Don Glover,
Miron Gontowitz, Fr. Pat Connor, Michael Revesz, Kathy
Alvarez, Diane Wilson, Ronald Rausse, Boleslaw Pacholek,
Doris Scibek, Patricia Krowicki, Tom Moore, Marie Russo,
Marilyn Rogalski, Thelma Jablonski, Mike Machulskis,
Stephanie DeMarco, John Karp, Christine Wetterling, Virginia
Plank, Connie Lippincott, Helen Seaman, Larry Steele, Mary
Ellen Mancini, Al Rowley, Carl Brodowski, Primitivo Cruz,
Robert Inman, Allison Eckman, Antoinette Schroeder, Joan
MacMullan, Joe Harcar, Kaley Lawrence, Yolanda Foley,
D’Ann Mangarelli, Tom Johnson, Carmella Cronce and all of
the sick of the parish.
Pray For Our Deceased
Chapel Sanctuary Lamp
St. Mary’s Living & Deceased Parishioners