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. THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 11, 2015 SATURDAY—JANUARY 10—SOBOTA 5:00 † Joan Ann Monaco—Family SUNDAY– JANUARY 11—NIEDZIELA (Baptism of The Lord) 7:30 † James Tomney—Deborah Roberts & Family and Dolores Hill 9:00 † John Kaletka—Anthony & Joyce Machcinski & Sons 10:15 † Sophie Holicki—Wrocenski Family 11:30 † Carmela Cefalo—Susan & Vincent Fiorito & Cefalo Family THURSDAY—JANUARY 15—CZWARTEK 7:00 Sarah Navas (Birthday) - Grandparents 8:00 † 12:00 † John J. Gaffey—Gaffey Family FRIDAY—JANUARY 16—PIATEK 7:00 † Anthony Peter Retano—Son, Stephen 8:00 Blessings for Lucja Kurcon—Husband, Piotr Kurcon 12:00 † Raymond Ciampaglia MONDAY—JANUARY 12—PONIEDZIALEK 7:00 † Louise Mancino—Winnie Evans 8:00 † James O’Keefe—Norma Hernandez 12:00 † Deceased members of the Albani & Giordano Family SATURDAY—JANUARY 17—SOBOTA (St. Anthony) 7:30 † Georgianna Wisniewski—Husband & Children TUESDAY– JANUARY 13—WTOREK(St. Hilary) 7:00 † Barbara Zignorski—Adam Wisniewski & Family 8:00 † Melanie Karlak—Zofia Lubas 12:00 † Joseph Beshar—Nick Uliano 5:00 † Irene Munczenski (4th Anniv) - Son, Michael WEDNESDAY—JANUARY 14—SRODA 7:00 † Ann Uliano—Husband, Nick 8:00 † Offered for all parishioners 12:00 † Marian Postek—Anna Czapnik NEXT SUNDAY—JANUARY 18—NIEDZIELA 7:30 † Marianna Serowik—Theresa Coll & Family 9:00 † Helen & Rita Kenny—Helen & Jimmie Kenny 10:15 † Antoni & Stefan Skiendziul—Vera Baranowski 11:30 † Rita Ricotta—Huryk Family For the week of January 11th, the Altar Bread used at the Altar was given in loving memory of John Zabriskie from Maria, Charles, Luke and Leah Lesny. The Baptism of Our Lord.... Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the last day of the liturgical Christmas season. The commemoration of Our Lord's baptism in the River Jordan recalls the institution of this Sacrament. For Him it was the marking point of the beginning of his divine mission. For us, however, it is the Sacrament by which original sin is taken away. In the case of an adult who is baptized, all sins are removed. This Sacrament not only cleanses the soul, but it makes us adopted children of God. We become true sons and daughters of Him by virtue of our being incorporated into the Church which is the Body of his Son. It follows that because of this, we become heirs to his Kingdom. Out Father passes on to us what is his. We have the best inheritance of all. No one can take this inheritance from us, and God certainly will not go back on his word. Only we, ourselves can give up our right to Heaven. When a person commits a deliberate serious sin, that person in effect destroys his inheritance. Fortunately, it can once again be restored through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, that is, Confession. Having been given the wonderful gift of faith and Baptism, as well as the other Sacraments, we should naturally desire to share this with others. Others should see Christ in us. We can bring others to the faith. But in order to share this faith, we must know it. That is why we should keep up with our knowledge of our religion. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994) is the official catechism of the Church. It is a good reference work to have in every household. There is always Eternal Word Television Network on television, on the web and on radio through the Internet. There is a relatively new addition to radio in our area; it's called Relevant Radio on 1430 AM. It is quite informative concerning matters of our faith. Also, check out our parish web site -- http://stmichael.org/ -- for more links. By gaining more authentic knowledge of the Catholic faith, we have greater satisfaction. Moreover, we are better equipped to help our friends and neighbors understand the truths God has given us and so to love Him more and more. The more that people know about God's Revelation, the more can they love Him and be happy in this life. Fr. Stanley Update……. We have now added a Mass to our regular weekend schedule every Sunday at 7:00pm in Polish. Trip to : Warsaw & Cracow , Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Medjugorje April 13—25, 2015 $3,395 + tax Day 1 through 4—Warsaw Day 5 through 8—Cracow Day 9 and 10—Budapest/Vienna Day 11—Vienna/Prague Day 12 & 13—Prague Price includes: Round trip airfare: from Newark , accommodation in 3-4 star hotels, 2 meals a day, luxury coach, professional English-speaking guide, transfers, entrance fees, sightseeing, hotel taxes & portage. Not include: Airport taxes, taxes are approximately $650 per person, subject to change, tips on the drive and guide is approximately $8.00 per day. For more information call : Deacon Rey & Edna at 201-998-7083 Mary’s Pilgrims—1-800-VIR-MARY (8476279)/ 905-847-9750 www.maryspilgrims.com Email: [email protected] The collections taken up last weekend was: 1st Collection—$3,581.00 2nd Collection- $1,488.00 Christmas Collection thus far totals: $25,269.00 Please , pray for those who are sick, especially: Claire Jasinski Sakura Ibarrola Karen Kirschenman Sophie Wiercinski John Caracciola Karen Rubin Louis Bottone Richard Fontana Charles Fersch Bill McGill Valerie Pogoda Judith Battone 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 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 pray for those who have died this past week, especially: Theodore Drager Helen T. Stanton 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 Parish Pilgrimage to 3 Shrines (all in or near Philadelphia) Presidents' Day - Feb 16, 2015 Leave 9:00 AM to, National Shrine of St. Rita; Mass will be celebrated there Lunch at Geno's (Philly Steak sandwiches) - not included in fee because there is too much variety then to National Shrine of St. John Neumann then to National Shrine of St. Katherine Drexel. Leave for home at 6:30 PM $40.00 per person includes bus, tip and $200 donation to each shrine -- there will be presentations (talks by a local representative) at each destination. Food Pantry News Monday thru Saturday—6:30am—rosary is recited .Monday, January 12 Miraculous Medal Novena takes place every Monday evening at 7:00pm. Tuesday, January 13 Food Pantry meets at 6:30pm in the Rectory. . Wednesday, January 14 St. Michael’s Leisure Club meets at 11:00am in the Senior Center. Thursday, January 15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place after the 7:00am Mass until 8:00pm. St. Michael’s Youth Group takes place this week for Grades 9-12 in the school at 7:00– 8:30pm Bring a friend—All are welcome!! Friday, January 16 AA meeting at 7:30pm in the Lower Church Hall. Sunday, January 18 CCD classes begin with the 9:00am Mass immediately followed by class until 11:00am. Mass in Polish at 7:00pm every Sunday evening. Sacred Heart Home-School Association presents their Annual Tricky Tray on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Sacred Heart School, 620 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ. Tickets are $10 per person—no one under 18 will be admitted. Doors open at 6pm. Ticket includes one sheet for 1st level prizes, coffee/tea and dessert. If you are interested, please call the school office at 201-939-4277 or Patty at 201-803-9580. Ticket deadline is January 6th. No tickets available at the door. Contact: Patty Pavlica at 201-939-4277 if you have questions. If you would like a statement of contribution for 2014, please drop a note in the collection basket or call the rectory during business hours. Statements will only be sent upon request from the parishioner. Many, many thanks for your great generosity over the past two months. Our Thanksgiving food drive was a resounding success --- we distributed 70 baskets to those in need. This year’s Giving Tree was also successful due to the enthusiastic response of everyone. We donated approximately 410 gifts to residents at St. Joseph’s Home in Totowa, residents of Bergen Regional Hospital long-term care facility, Veterans housed in several group homes and the children and adults helped by the Center for Hope & Safety (formerly Shelter Our Sisters.) We are pleased to thank the students and teachers of the North Arlington Middle School who contributed 75 gifts to the Veterans and the Center for Hope & Safety. The contributions from the North Arlington Middle School were made possible by Andrea Shafrin, a student in the Middle School and in our Religious Education Program. We thank all who contributed to these efforts with food, turkeys, money and gifts. We also note with gratitude a $200 donation from the BarringerLoPinto-Walker American Legion Post 139 charitable golf tournament, The Polish American Club of Lyndhurst for several food donations and the Lyndhurst Emblem Club for their $100 donation. God bless the volunteers who provide hours of work to the Pantry. This includes Thanksgiving baskets, the Giving Tree and weekly packaging & distribution of food. Recycle your Christmas cards In January please feel free to donate Christmas cards you received last year to the Food Pantry. We will reuse the cards as the gift tags on our 2014 Giving Tree. You may place the cards in the Food Pantry bin in the Church vestibule or drop them at the Rectory. CanCan Sale at Shop Rite Once again it is CanCan Sale at Shop Rite. Please help stock the Pantry shelves for the winter with the basics: canned vegetables and fruit, tuna, pasta & sauce, cereal, rice, beans, potatoes, coffee & tea, soups. All donations are appreciated. COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME: St. Michael the Archangel BULLETIN NUMBER: 911048.111 Date of Publication: January 11, 2014 Number of Pages Transmitted: Special Instructions Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6 St. Michael’s Youth Group Thursday, December 18th —Grades 9-12 Meet at the School from 7pm—8:30pm All are welcome!! Bring a friend!!!