Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 1 MASS FOR THE WEEK February 7 – February 15 SAT., 2/7 5:30 Patricia T. White, Living/Her Mother SUN.,2/8 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 Dorothy M. Smith/Francis R. Lewis 8:15 Hugh Tyndall, Jr./His Family 9:30 Joseph E. Lang/His Wife 10:45 Special Remembrances of the Week 12:00 John Kohlmann/The Kohlmann Family 5:30 The People of the Parish MON.,2/9 6:25 Marilyn More/Her Family 8:00 Michael Bell/The East & Bell Family TUES.,2/10 St. Scholastica/Virgin 6:25 Robert C. Mulcahy/Francis R. Lewis 8:00 Ann Kerrigan/Marlene Hotaling WEDS.,2/11 Our Lady of Lourdes (World Day of the Sick) 6:25 Michael Squillante/Mr. & Mrs. N. Codispoti 8:00 Sr. Ellen Grace McBride, R.S.M./Ann Parkes THURS.,2/12 6:25 Martin Connolly, B’day./His Family 8:00 William Faistl/Susan & Don Faistl FRI.,2/13 6:25 Tom Connolly, B’day./His Family 8:00 Anthony Parkes/Ann Parkes SAT., 2/14 Saints Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Bishop 6:25 Gerard Ryan/Tecla Martemucci 8:00 Daniel & Anna Callahan/Their Family 5:30 Rudolph Sama/The Sama Family SUN., 2/15 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 George Jagich/William & Dorothy Walsh 8:15 Jane Schmitt/Her Family 9:30 Robert & Emma Harris/John & Emma Ducey 10:45 Special Remembrances of the Week 12:00 John & Yolanda Mania/Rich, Maureen & Family 5:30 The People of the Parish Mass Readings Sun.,2/8 Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 Ps 147:1-6 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Mk 1:29-39 Mon2/9.Gn 1:1-19 Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c Mk 6:53-56, Tues., 2/10 Gn 1:20—2:4a Ps 8:4-9 Mk 7:1-13 Wed .,2/11 Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30 Mk 7:14-23 Thurs., 2/12 Gn 2:18-25 Ps 128:1-5 Mk 7:24-30 Fri., 2/13 Gn 3:1-8 Ps 32:1-2, 5-7 Mk 7:31-37 Sat., 2/14 Gn 3:9-24 Ps 90:2-4c, 5-6, 12-13 Mk 8:1-10 Sun.,2/15 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 1 Cor 10:31—11:1 Mk 1:40-45 Memorials Ad Marjorem Dei Gloriam The Sanctuary Candle Is Offered In Loving Memory of Katherine R. Harris by the Callahan Family MASS REMEMBRANCES. This Sunday at the 10:45 Mass, we remember our special intentions of the week: Doris Nogueira (Living)/Rectory Staff; Barbara Norton/Family; A Special Intention; Nicola Palumbo/Phil Arnheiter; Grace Geise/Nancy & Jim Langley; Helen Grady/Donna & Mark Grewe; Edna Tarignan/Donna & Mark Grewe; Margaret Meyer/Donna & Mark Grewe; Philomena Singer/Phil Arnheiter; Joan Ryerson/Phil & Robin Arnheiter; Joseph Pryor/ Rose; Carol McNeil/Bob & Marie Halloran; Edelen Family/Rosemary Edelen; Banns of Marriage: The following couples are preparing to celebrate the sacrament of Marriage as they answer God’s call to live in his love: 1st Time: Jonathan Mercer & Nicole Stivala Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 2 Please Pray for the Sick Come to us, O risen Savior, faithful physician of our bodies and souls, and grant relief to our sick and aging who suffer: Florence Rogicki; Anna Fitzpatrick; Kathy; Tom; Lawrence Clark, III; Paul; Clair Byrne; Msgr. Lowery; Janet A. Mastal; Debbie Fitzpatrick; Imre Friesz; Donna Halse; Angelo; James Mueller; Adore Roa; Joe; LJ; Connie Petrone; Gary Baggarly; Jennifer; Courtney Delaney; Bishop David O’Connell; Dorothy Young; Please Pray for the Recently Deceased Deceased Parishioners, Family and Friends of St. James Parish: Margaret Venti, William Lanagin & Claire Scudiery. Please pray for the men and women of our armed forces, especially Capt. Conor Browne, 1LT. Cristin Browne, (brother & sister);Capt. Steven Carbone, Cpl. Matthew D’Alessandro, Steven James Gluth, Owen Michael (Bergin) McCann USN, Jason Palendrano, Staff Sgt. Matthew Roberts, Jonathan Welch, Shane Martin Dalton, USMC., USMC., Capt. Nicholas Abbate & Capt. Justin Abbate (brothers), Captains Brian C. Jones(Truex) & Crystal Jones (Husband & Wife);Capt. Josh Pershing; Brendan Gilroy; Lcpl. Brian Dilger, Jr., USMC, Maj. Robert Duchaine, Capt. Michael Duchaine; Maj. Carlo Brancato, USMC; 2Lt Robert Beery, 2Lt Thomas Beery; Capt. Sean Screen (Iraq); SPFC Eric Trust; Sgt. James Conklin (Afghanistan); 1st Lt. Cooper Lewis, USMC; Pvt. Robert Bartos, Army; Spec E4 Thomas F. Welch, V; Navy AOAA Brian J. Truex; Lance Cpl. Kevin Andia, USMC; THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FOCUS: Through the Church, Jesus’ healing power is really present to the world. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In today’s first reading, Job laments his difficult life. In the second reading, St. Paul tells us that he is simply doing what he must, for it can be no other way for a disciple of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus shows us both simple and profound acts of compassion as he continues his healing and preaching ministry throughout Galilee. THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES BSA (Broad Street Auditorium) HS(High School) SUNDAY,2/8 REP; Gr. K-7, 9:15-10:30AM, 8th Gr., 9-10:30AM 3PM, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church 6:30-8PM, Youth Group Meeting, Student Center MONDAY,2/9 TUESDAY,2/10 7:30 PM, Folk Choir, Church WEDNESDAY,2/11 6 PM, Rosary Prayer Cenacle, the Convent THURSDAY,2/12 7 PM, St. James Choir, Church 7:30-9M, Peace of Christ Prayer Grp., HS Mtg. Rm. FRIDAY,2/13 SATURDAY,2/14 6:30-8:30AM, That Man is You, Student Center SUNDAY,2/15 REP; Gr. K-7, 9:15-10:30AM, 8th Gr., 9-10:30AM 3PM, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE PASTOR Bishop O’Connell has asked we pass along the following: “My dear parishioners: I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and concern I have received from all over our Diocese, including your parish. I have received over 10,000 cards, letters, emails, video messages, gifts and countless prayers during my hospitalization and ongoing recovery. I could not begin to respond to each one personally, as much as I wish I could. Your pastor has allowed me to offer my heartfelt thanks in your parish bulletin. I am most grateful to you for your loving concern. The future looks good and I hope to be back in public by Palm Sunday. My thankful prayers are with you. God bless you. Bishop O’Connell” Msgr. Lowery Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR PARISH THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON St. James Youth Group, “The God Squad,” is sending a big thank you to our parishioners for contributing to the annual “Souper Bowl” of Caring collection. Due to your outstanding generosity, $2000 will be distributed to St. Vincent DePaul, St. Anthony's Food Pantry, and the Barn for the Poorest of the Poor to assist them in their charitable work. May God bless you for your kindness! Is God Calling You? Vocational discernment groups meet to assist young men who are discerning the possibility that God may be calling them to a life of priestly ministry. These groups are designed to explore a priestly vocation with other like-minded men through prayer and sharing vocation stories and experiences. The group meetings aren’t meant to convince anyone that the priesthood is their vocation. They are designed to assist you in discovering if the priesthood is your true vocation and build your relationship with Christ along the way. Divine Mercy Chaplet: Join us each Sunday at 3PM in the Church for the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God...it is right to give Him thanks and praise. Come to the Peace of Christ Prayer Group for an opportunity to get together with others who give thanks and praise to our God and pray for each others needs. We meet in the High School Meeting room on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM (except on days when school is closed). ROSARY PRAYER CENACLE invites you to say the Whole Rosary, sing hymns to Our Lady and read the meditation every Wednesday at 6PM in the Convent. OUR LADY NEEDS YOUR HELP: Please come say the Rosary every 2nd & 4th Monday, 2 to 3 PM at the Meridian Rehab Center, Shrewsbury. Call Lucy Rounds, 732/747-9044 for information. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Families must be registered in St. James Parish in order to enroll children in this program and submit a copy of the Baptism certificate for new students who were not baptized here. Call 732 747-6006 for information and forms. Classes meet on Sunday mornings from September through April. Community service opportunities for teens: We invite RBC students and all parish teens to help in the Sunday morning REP program that runs from September into April from 9:15-10:30AM. Letters to attest to community service hours will be gladly provided. If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 & 40, and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this month’s discernment meeting on February 22nd, 4PM to 6PM at St. James Parish, 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. Join Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh, as she shares his experiences of the priesthood, followed by prayer and conclude with conversation and a meal. Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at [email protected] or call 609/406-7449. Join us at this exciting time as you discover and respond to His invitation! The 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal, “Act of Faith, Works of Love” will kick off next weekend, February 14th & 15th. FROM OUR SCHOOLS Saint James School Searching for a Great Preschool? Come ‘Discover and Explore’ Saint James Preschool! It’s already time to start thinking about preschool for the fall of 2015! Discover and Explore is a free hour long program designed to introduce you and your child to Saint James Preschool’s wonderful learning environment and to explore the exciting programs that we have to offer. It provides an hour of fun activities, creative craft, and story time for Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 4 the kids and for the parent we would like to show you our school and all it has to offer your family. So come and see our classrooms, learn more about our programs, meet our dedicated teachers, socialize with other families, and have fun! We would love to get to meet you and answer further questions. Reservation required, space is limited. Dates Available: February 24, and March 19, or April 29 Time 10 - 11AM. Please call the business office 732 741-3363 to register Open House Date for Prospective Families Wednesday, February 25 for Pre School through 8th Grade 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saint James School offers a wonderful and nurturing full day kindergarten and preschool program for 3 year olds, 4 year olds, as well as a NEW Transitional Kindergarten program. To accommodate working parents' schedules, we now offer both before and after school care - staffed by our own teachers in a safe and loving environment. We encourage families to visit Saint James School. Private tours are scheduled throughout the school year, allowing families to tour our facilities and learn about Saint James curriculum and philosophy, activities and all aspects of school life. Let us show you our beautiful school, outstanding staff, and happy children. Please call the Business Office@ 732 741-3363 to arrange an appointment for a private tour or to schedule a school day visit for prospective students and please visit our website at www.mysaintjames.com Know a child who will be ready for Kindergarten in 2015/2016? Interested in making a schoolswitch for a student in another grade? Visit us! Bring a friend! COMMUNITY NEWS Catholic Men for Jesus Christ will host their 18th Annual Men’s Conference on Saturday, Feb. 28th at St. Gregory the Great Parish in Hamilton (4620 Nottingham Way) from 9AM-3PM, 8AM for bagels & coffee. Talks by Jose Romero, Catholic author, radio host & evangelist; Mike Piazza, former Major League Basball All-Star catcher; and a blockbuster. A youth breakout session will also be offered for young men from 8th grade to college age. The theme of this year’s Conference is “Dare to be a Disciple”. Flyers throughout the Church Parkinson Support Group: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September to June, 2PM – 3:30PM. Location: Meridian Fitness & Wellness at Hazlet, 1420 Highway 36, Hazlet. No fees, no preregistration. St. Joseph Church in Keyport announces its PreLenten Mission to be held Monday, Feb. 16th through Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18th. This year’s Mission is designed to help us understand Christ as our “True Anchor”. Please join us as we dig deep in Christ’s life, his passion and his resurrection. All sessions start at 7:30PM. The St. James Senior Citizens Club meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Red Bank Senior Center at 1 PM. Call Sr. Ethel for more information, 732/741-0724. Catholics United For Life invite you to join the Rosary Vigil For Life every Saturday, 9AM to 10AM rain or shine, at the planned parenthood abortion facility, 69 East Newman Springs Road, Shrewsbury. INTENTIONS OF HIS HOLINESS, POPE FRANCIS I FOR FEBRUARY Universal: That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild their lives with dignity For Evangelization: That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community.
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