St. Michael’s Parish Family St. Michael the Archangel Church Served by: On the corner of Ridge Rd. and Page Ave. Rectory and Parish Office: 624 Page Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Sunday Masses: Anticipated Saturday evening at 5:00 PM Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM (in Polish), and 11:30 AM Weekday Masses: 7:00 AM, 8:00AM and Noon Holy Days: Please, see second page for schedule. Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confession: Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 PM Weekdays: Before Mass Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays at 7:00 PM Sacrament of Baptism Call the rectory for scheduling and preparation. Sacrament of Matrimony Engaged couples should make arrangements at least one year prior to their wedding. Call the rectory to speak to one of the priests for scheduling and preparation. Sacrament of the Sick Urgent calls at any time. Holy Communion and visitation by arrangement. With Song St. Michael’s English Choir and St. Cecilia’s Polish Choir welcome new members. Please, call the rectory. Teaching the Good News Angel Academy: Offering Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4 Program. CCD on Sunday Mornings: Religious education and Sacramental preparation for Public School Students in grades 1-8. Class begins with Mass at 9:00 AM in Church and ends in the classroom at 11:00 AM. Two years of preparation are required for the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion, and 8 years for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Rev. Stanley S. Kostrzomb, Pastor Rev. Ireneusz Pierzchala, Parochial Vicar Rev. John Quill, In Residence Rev. George Sharp, Assistant in Residence Deacon Reynaldo Trinidad Gene DeHaven and Michelle Latko, Trustees Michael Mages Business Manager Mary Ann Lesny, Parish Secretary Genevieve Mazur, Director of Liturgical Music Nick Uliano, Co-ordinator of Ushers Roberta Pocius, Director of Angel Academy Gene DeHaven, Director of Religious Ed Telephone Numbers Parish Office: (201) 939-1161 Fax: (201) 939-7571 Angel Academy: (201) 939-0350 Parish Web Site: www.st-michael.org Parish e-mail: [email protected] Rosary Society (English): Meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of each month (except July and August) in the Rectory Meeting Room. New members are welcomed. Holy Name Society: Meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July and August) in the Rectory Meeting Room. New members are welcomed. Śpowiedź: W dni powszednie: przed każdą Mszą Świętą W sobotę: 16tej do 17tej. Chrzty: W każdą niedzielę o 13tej godzinie. Prosimy o zgłoszenie się po informacje do któregoś z księży parafialnych. Sakrament Malżeństwa: Nalży zgłosić się do jednego z księży parafialnych minimum jeden rok przed planowanym terminem ślubu. Nauka Religii: Dla dzieci wszystkich klas szkół publicznych odbywają się w ciągu roku szkolnego w niedzielę od 9tej (Msza Świętą) do 11:15. Przed otrzymaniem Sakramentów: Pierwszej spowiedzi i Komunii Św. uczniowie powinni uczestniczć w dwuletnim programie przygotowawczym. Przygotowanie do Bierzmowania trwa 8 lat. Sakrament Chorych: W sprawie odwiedzin chorych w domu lub w szpitalu proszę dzwonić do Kancelarii Parafialnej. Kancelaria Parafialna Czynna: Od poniedziałku do piątku od 9tej do 19tej. W soboty od 9tej do 13tej. W niedziele Kancelaria nieczynna. Polska Szkoła: Nauka odbywa się w każdy piątek od godziny 17tej do 20tej. Towarzystwo Różańca: Polskie towarzystwo Różańca Świetego spotyka się w każdą ostatnią niedzielę po Mszy. Świętej 10:15. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 30, 2014 SATURDAY—NOVEMBER 29—SOBOTA 5:00 † Helen Brandly—Helen O’Donnell SUNDAY– NOVEMBER 30—NIEDZIELA 7:30 † Theresa Tomney—James Tomney 9:00 † Dennis Taras—Family 10:15 † Wladyslaw Kwapniewski—Marybeth & Richard Kwapniewski 11:30 † Sam Giordano—Daughter, Gerri MONDAY—DECEMBER 1—PONIEDZIALEK 7:00 † Michael O’Donnell—Helen O’Donnell 8:00 † Ann Uliano—Husband, Nick 12:00 † Johanna & Philip Graf—Sister-in-law, Jean Wilczynski TUESDAY– DECEMBER 2—WTOREK 7:00 † John Olbricht—John & Tracy Coyle 8:00 † James Tomney—Kathy Kartanowicz & Family 12:00 † Casimir Golembiewski—St. Michael’s Holy Name Society WEDNESDAY—DECEMBER 3—SRODA (St. Francis Xavier) 7:00 † Matthew Super 8:00 † Mario Costa—Tony Cass Carbone 12:00 † Jacek Gorzelany (1st anniv) - Brother, Roman and Augustyn Family THURSDAY—DECEMBER 4—CZWARTEK (St. John Damascene) 7:00 † Offered for all parishioners 8:00 † Helen & Rita Kenny—Helen & Jimmie Kenny 12:00 † Millie & Joseph Mascolo—Family FRIDAY—DECEMBER 5—PIATEK 7:00 † James Foley—Nick Uliano 8:00 † Maria & Karol Koziol—Maria Brynczka 12:00 † Mary Eschner—Diane McCullom SATURDAY—DECEMBER 6—SOBOTA 7:30 O Zdrowie i Bk. Boze Jan i Krystyna Kornak Z Rodzina—Janina Burzynska 5:00 † Helen Sluka & Jane Ubinski Sokomoto Sister, Stella Machcinski and Aunt NEXT SUNDAY—DECEMBER 7—NIEDZIELA 7:30 † Ann Uliano—Husband, Nick 9:00 † Anthony Machcinski, Sr.—Gen & Al Mazur 10:15 † Boleslaw & Rozalia Wrocenski & Family Family 11:30 † Michael & Anna Hronowski—Helen Hronowski and Family For the week of November 30th , Sacramental Wine used at the Altar was given in loving memory of Sam Giordano from Daughter, Gerri. For the week of November 30th, the Altar Bread used at the Altar was given in loving memory of Salvatore Tita from Daughter, Eileen. For the week of November 30th , the Altar Candles were given in loving memory of Salvatore Tita from Daughter, Eileen. For the week of November 30th ,the Tabernacle Candles were given in loving memory of Theresa Tomney from Kathy Tomney. For the week of November 30th , the Pope John Paull II Votive will burn in loving memory of Barbara Zignorski from Ed & Bernie Pieluc. Advent, a new Church Year.... In today's Gospel, Our Lord tells us to wake from sleep and to watch. We have too take time to consider what meaning our life has here and now. As we were reminded last week on the feast of Christ the King, Jesus gives true meaning to each of our lives. The Incarnation, God made man, effected a radical change to the universe. Jesus taught us what it means to be human -- to be in the image and likeness of God. If we do not see this clearly, it is time to remove whatever interferes with our vision. The Church gives us this Season of Advent to make a thorough and honest examination of conscience and to purify our souls through Confession so that each of us can welcome and receive our Savior. This is the time to see those things, attitudes and dispositions that separate us from Him. We have to look deep down inside ourselves to confront the root causes of being lukewarm or cool in our relationship with Him. Through Confession, prayer and penance, we are released from the hold of these bad influences and traps. Just as we look for the causes of bodily sickness or a general malaise, we examine our hearts and souls to learn why we are not as close to Jesus as we should be. Carefully going over the Ten Commandments is necessary. Also, it is beneficial to consider the influence of the seven capital sins: pride, covetousness, envy, sloth, lust, avarice and gluttony. How many of these are within our actions, our thoughts, our words and the way we look at persons and things. It is not easy to do this because we are leaving ourselves open to a realistic evaluation of ourselves. We have to let go of that often false, perfect self image. Most of us would like to see ourselves as selfless, noble and good. We, however, have to see the selfish and bad things lurking inside. This is the only way to spiritual healing. Then, we bring these to Confession, and we are cleansed by Christ. His strength and love take the place of the corruption of sin. When Christmas arrives, the new born King should find us with everything in order and with each of our souls ready to receive Him. Fr. Stanley WATCH! “Watch!” This word occurs three times in today’s Gospel passage. Moreover, it is placed at significant points: the beginning, the center, and the end. Though this is technically a parable, it is quite short (four verses). The threefold repetition of “watch” leaves no doubt as to what the story is about. We often think of Advent as a time of waiting, but it truly is a season of watchfulness, a very active form of waiting for the coming Day of the Lord. It is that day, more than Christmas day, that the Christian community faithfully expects, using all of our gifts and talents for this purpose, as Paul reminds us in the Letter to the Corinthians. When we use these gifts in faithful watching and expectation, we become like the servants of the parable, set to their tasks, not waiting around idly, but engaged in the master’s work until his return. May our Advent be a time when we return or rededicate our lives and our communities to this work—the active and diligent faithfulness that the Lord will expect to find. The collections taken up last weekend will be put in next week’s bulletin.. Please , pray for those who are sick, especially: Claire Jasinski Sakura Ibarrola Karen Kirschenman Sophie Wiercinski John Caracciola Karen Rubin Louis Bottone Sr. Richard Fontana Charles Fersch Bill McGill Valerie Pogoda Ed Pogoda Joan Morreale Edward J. Flanagan, Sr. Jasmine Dursun Pat Killeen Sharon Strickland Denise Ayers Carmine Morreale Lorraine Slaby Eleanor Hale Josephine Toczylowski Frank Ruff, Jr. Paul T. Komisar, Jr. Alma Compel Cynthia Hower Josephine Bednarz John Poturaj Alice Przybylski Angelina Edelman Donna Zwolinski Victor Luiz Arena Jean Wilczynski Rosina Calamusa Joseph Reilly Vito Petrone Jenna Cruz Judy Gagel Susan Goodwin Joseph Pietrucha Barbara Mazzerell Robert Reilly Louis R. Caracciola Caridad Diaz Baby Ryan Joseph Lomuscio Ralph Rossano Anna K. Charine Sherry Stanley C. Dembowski Marie Thomas Lorraine Tartell Please note that it is necessary to call the rectory every two weeks if you want a name in the bulletin for Prayer for the Sick. We cannot accept requests that a name be on the list for more than two weekly bulletins at a time. If you want a name on this list, you must call the rectory or drop off a note with the name before the bulletin goes to print. Bulletin goes to print on Tuesdays. We welcome our Newly Baptized in Christ to our St. Michael’s Family: Leonardo Joseph Caprio We would like to dedicate this section of our bulletin for any immediate family members of parishioners who are currently active in the Military. If you would like a family member included on our “Service Prayer List”, please call the Rectory. SERVICE PRAYER LIST Franklin Chapman Laura and Brian Falk Christopher Ruff Anthony Avella David Pickard David Dillon Michael DiGesu Joseph Campolattaro Ryan Lee Thomas D. D’Alessio Robert Tagliabue Anthony Tagliabue Chad Brown Alexandra Karwoski Divine Mercy Novena The Divine Mercy Novena will be take place each Thursday during the last hour of Adoration. It will begin at 7:00 PM and conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Please, participate in this powerful devotion. This is the time of mercy! Beginning December 4th. St. Michael’s Youth Group Thursday, December 4th —Grades 9-12 Meet at the School from 7pm—8:30pm All are welcome!! Bring a friend!!! To watch online & for complete schedule of services & Intentions, visit www.MiraculousMedal.org Follow us on Facebook @ Mary’s Miraculous Medal Family Angel Academy Christmas Wreaths & Grave Blankets Monday thru Saturday—6:30am—rosary is recited .Monday, December 1 Miraculous Medal Novena takes place every Monday evening at 7:00pm. . Thursday, December 4 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place after the 7:00am Mass until 8:00pm. RCIA classes take place from 7-8pm in the convent. Friday, December 5 AA meeting at 7:30pm in the Lower Church Hall. Saturday, December 6 New Altar Servers to meet at the Church at 11am. Sunday, December 7 CCD Classes begin with the 9:00am Mass followed by class until 11:00am. Teddy Bear Sunday December 6-7 The North Arlington Woman’s Club is sponsoring “Teddy Bear Sunday” the weekend of December 6-7. The tree is decorated with ornaments and you are welcome to take one as a token of your generosity, and replace it with a brand new teddy bear. Bears will be collected and given to children who are victims of domestic violence and underprivileged children in the area. A little child will have a teddy bear to hug, who may not receive a present at all this Christmas. Thank you and may God Bless You and bring you all the joys of the Christmas Season. The tree will be on the Blessed Mother’s side of the Altar. If you would like to purchase a flower for your loved one to adorn our Altar, please fill out your info below with what amount that you would like and send to the rectory or place it in the collection basket. $15.00____ $20.00____ $25.00_____ Given by____________________________________ In Memory of________________________________ ___________________________________________ Angel Academy will be selling Christmas Wreaths and Grave Blankets before/after all masses on November 29th and 30th as well as December 6th and 7th. Wreaths—$20.00 Small Blanket—$15.00 Large Blanket—$25.00 If you have any questions, please contact Karen Herman at 201-892-8490 or email at [email protected] If paying by check, please make payable to: St. Michael’s Angel Academy. Giving Tree The Parish Giving Tree is up on the Altar.. If you take a gift tag please place your gift, with the tag attached, under the tree by December 13/14. This year our Giving Tree will benefit Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus, injured veterans helped by the Lyndhurst American Legion Post, the Center for Hope & Safety (formerly known as Shelter Our Sisters) and St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Totowa. Bergen Regional Medical Center has a long term care facility with permanent residents; the gift request are for these long-term residents. Gift tags for veterans contain specific wishes for each veteran. All tags for veterans are marked “VET” in red. St. Joseph’s Home is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor and provides assisted living arrangements, as well as, acute care to residents in a comfortable, home-like environment. The Center for Hope & Safety provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence, as well as, job training for a more secure future. The tag should be securely attached to the outside of the gift and instructions to wrap or not will be on each tag. COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME: St. Michael the Archangel BULLETIN NUMBER: 911048.b30 Date of Publication: November 30, 2014 Number of Pages Transmitted: Special Instructions Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6