St. Alphonsus Church — St. James Church
February 8, 2015 — Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. James Church
115 E. Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
St. Alphonsus Church
54 E. Prospect Street
Hopewell, NJ 08525
MASS SCHEDULE
St. Alphonsus
St. James
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm
Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 10:30am
Daily Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7:00am
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm
Sunday Masses: 8:00am, 9:45am, and 11:30am
Daily Masses: Monday through Saturday - 9:00am
Daily Masses are in the Chapel.
Holy Day Masses: See Information Inside
Holy Day Masses: See Information Inside
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 3:15pm - 3:45pm
or by private appointment
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 11am - 12 noon in the Church
or by private appointment
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Masses this week
St. James
St. Alphonsus
Monday, February 9 - 7:00am
Celebrant's Intention
Wednesday, February 11 - 7:00am
Marie Torre in celebration of her 102nd Birthday
Friday, February 13 - 7:00am
Hilary McAlinden r/o Jerry McAlinden
Monday, February 9 - 9am
Celebrant's Intentions
Tuesday, February 10 - 9am
Helen Wald r/o The Wald Family
Wednesday, February 11- 9am
For the People of the Parish
Thursday, February 12 - 9am
Charles Segretario r/o His daughter
Friday, February 13- 9am
Mary Alessi r/o Her daughter
Saturday, February 14- 9am
Celebrant's Intentions
Saturday, February 14 - 4pm
The People of the Parish
Sunday, February 15 - 8am
The People of the Parish
Sunday, February 15 - 10:30am
Ronald & Irene Zdanowski r/o Michael Zdanowski
Saturday, February 14 - 5pm
Eleanor Lauricella r/o The Raics Family
Sunday, February 15 - 8am
Ellen Cunningham
Sunday, February 15 - 9:45am
George Sheenan r/o The Alford Family
Sunday, February 15 - 11:30am
Fr. Steve Garrity r/o Dick and Mary Beth Currie
Happening this week
St. James
Monday, Feb. 9, 7pm — Arise leader meeting - Blue Room
(TV monitor side)
Monday, Feb. 9, 7pm — Separated and Divorced meeting Resource Room
Monday, Feb. 9, 7pm — Communication Committee
meeting - Blue Room
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7pm — Facilities Committee meeting
- Conference Room
Thursday, Feb. 12, 10am — Miryams meeting - Blue Room
Thursday, Feb. 12, 7pm — Baptism Class - Classroom #1
Thursday, Feb. 12, 7pm — Cornerstone meeting - Blue
Room
Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 14/15, All Masses — Annual Catholic
Appeal
Happening this week
St. Alphonsus
Monday, Feb. 9, 12:00pm — Rosary Altar Society
Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7:00pm — Columbiettes
Meeting
Friday, Feb. 13, 7:30pm — Prayer Service & Rosary,
followed by fellowship & refreshments
Saturday, Feb. 14, 3:15pm — Confessions
Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 14/Feb. 15 — Annual
Catholic Appeal, all Masses
Turn Your Palms Into Ashes — We are planning to make
some of our own Ashes to use on Ash Wednesday this year by
burning last year’s Palms. If you still have your palm from last
Palm Sunday, bring it to Church next weeks and leave it in the
“palm box” in the Foyer near the main doors. On Monday, February 9 at 7pm, we will gather outside the Church entrance to
burn our old palms and make ashes to use this year. It will only
take a few minutes, so if you wan to join us, don’t be late! Got
questions? Contact Joann Held at [email protected] or
609-737-0867
St. James Rectory Office
609-737-0122
St. James Religious Ed Office
609-737-2717
St. James Website — www.stjames-nj.org
Fax Number
609-737-6912
Nursery School 609-737-3905
e-mail — [email protected]
St. Alphonsus Rectory Office 609-466-0332
St. Alphonsus Religious Ed Office 609-466-2694
St. Alphonsus Website — www.stalphonsushopewell.org
Fax Number
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609-466-2023
e-mail — [email protected]
thing will nourish our faith, it may nourish another person
and the fact that we share it with them is a big piece of
their experiencing a spirit of newness in their spiritual
lives.
From Fr. Mi ke . . .
Dear Parishioners,
Congratulations to married couples who are celebrating special anniversaries this weekend at St Alphonsus.
We honor them for modeling the ongoing celebration of
the Sacrament of Marriage. Thank you to all of them for
their being part of our church community.
The Season of Lent is upon us soon. Prior to it we will
have our Annual Catholic Appeal video next weekend at all
Masses. As I have said in the past, the Annual Appeal is our
diocesan way to make sure that as many services as possible are offered around the diocese. The more of us that
participate the better. All of us sharing the responsibility of
participation makes it so much easier to reach the goal
that our Diocese has given us.
You will see the schedule for Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent in another part of this bulletin, please note it.
We will also be posting the schedule for celebration of the
Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent. It has many opportunities in there and we can even add more if we need
them. Please consider celebrating early in the season. We
had wonderful celebrations of this Sacrament last weekend
with our younger members and their families. God's mercy
and forgiveness was certainly so evident among us.
During Lent in Hopewell under the leadership of the
Council of Churches we will have a service each Wednesday evening. Details of the times and places are in another
part of the bulletin. Please note them and try to put a couple of them on your schedule. Similarly try to put the Station Mass schedule on your calendar and we will have one
of them at both Hopewell and Pennington during Lent.
There will be many chances for all of us to join together in
prayer and worship during Lent so that our spirit of faith
can be nourished. Even when we may not think that some-
A huge piece of our parish life this Lent is ARISE. I know
that many have signed up for the season already and I am
sure that even a few more could easily be fitted in. We are
in a mode of including as many as want to participate so
please see if there is a group still open at a time that you
can participate. Call the Religious Education Office in your
parish for assistance in participating.
God bless all of you as you make plans for the Season of
Lent.
Fr. Mike
FROM OUR BISHOP 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
N e e d t o t a l k t o s o m e o n e ? — The deacons of St. James
parish have office hours in the rectory each week
on Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
Deacon Moore Hank will be here on
February 11th.
No appointment is necessary, so you can just
drop by. We’ll all be happy to talk with you, answer questions, or just listen.
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh, Pastor
737-0122
[email protected]
Deacon Moore Hank, Pastoral Associate
737-0122
[email protected]
Diane McGowan, Parish Secretary, St. James
737-0122
[email protected]
Eileen Zysk, Parish Secretary, St. Alphonsus
466-0332
[email protected]
Nancy Lucash, Religious Education/RCIA, St. James 737-2717
stjamesedu@gmailcom
Joan Wielenta, Religious Education, St. Alphonsus
466-2694
[email protected]
Mary Ellen O’Boyle, Nursery School Director
737-3905
[email protected]
Deacon Sam Sciarrotta
462-3197
[email protected]
Deacon Dick Currie
844-1252
[email protected]
Deacon Pat Brannigan
737-9210
[email protected]
Deacon Rich Hobson
333-9868
[email protected]
New Parishioners — Families or individuals that wish to register in our parish are asked to call the rectory
Baptism Class — to register at St. Alphonsus, please call 466-2694 and at St. James, please call 737-0122.
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S t . A l p h o n s u s N ew s . . .
ST.ALPHONSUS CHURCH SUPPORT — The weekend collection for February 1, 2015 amounted to $4,043. Thank you for
your support of the parish.
BIRTHDAY WISHES — We would like to acknowledge a very
special parishioner, Maria Torre, who will be turning 102 years old
on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
“Thanks be to God, for His unspeakable gift.” 2 Cor 9:15
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL — Acts of Faith,Works of Love
Your contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal allows our diocese to provide service, evangelization, and outreach to people
throughout Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
The video will be previewed and materials will be distributed, at
St. Alphonsus Church, on February 14 & 15th.
FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES — FEB. 11th
In 1858, the Blessed Mother appeared to 14 year old Bernadette
Soubirous at a grotto in Lourdes, France. She brought a message
of healing and hope. Bernadette continued to go to the grotto to
pray the rosary. When the Blessed Mother asked her to dig in the
dry ground, Bernadette unearthed a miraculous spring. Countless
SANCTUARY FLOWERS — If you wish to donate the flowers suffering people have attributed miraculous healing to the waters
that adorn the altar of St. Alphonsus Church, in memory of a loved of that spring through Mary's intercession.
one, in celebration of a special occasion, or simply in thanksgiving,
O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of mercy,
please call Lola (609) 466-9681.
Health of the sick, Refuge of the sinner, Comforter of the afflicted,
you know my wants, my troubles, and my sufferings.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Cast upon me a look of mercy.
By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes,
obtain, O loving Mother, the granting of my requests.
Our prayerful congratulations to the couples
Through gratitude for favors,
who are celebrating milestone anniversaries …
I will endeavor to imitate your virtues
that I may one day share your glory. Amen.
Peter & Terri Mistretta
5 years
COMMEMORATIVE GROTTO BRICKS — If you would like
Gerard & Patricia McAlinden
to purchase a commemorative brick in Our Lady’s Grotto at St.
10 years
Alphonsus Church, please pick up a pamphlet in the vestibule or
John & Carol Delooper
contact Lola (609)466-9681.
35 years
William & Claire Seas
LENTEN PRAYER SERVICE AND ROSARY
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7:30pm, Friday, February 13th
Please come to a Lenten Prayer Service and Rosary. There will
We thank You, O God,
be prayers, music, and a Bible reading and reflection on how to
for the love You have implanted in our hearts.
change our hearts during Lent. After the Rosary, there will be
May it always inspire us to be kind in our words,
refreshments in the church hall.
considerate of feelings,
and concerned for each other's needs and wishes.
Help us to be understanding and forgiving
Season 2 – Change Our Hearts
of human weaknesses and failings.
You are invited to sign-up and participate in
Increase our faith and trust in You
a small faith-sharing group. Please call Joan at
and may Your prudence guide our life and love.
(609) 466-2694.
Bless our marriage, O God,
with peace and happiness.
ST. ALPHONSUS LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING — 12:00noon, Monday, February 9th, St. Alphonsus Church Hall
Please note that the Rosary Altar Society will be meeting at noontime for the February meeting only. Please bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided by the refreshment committee:
C. Seas, L. Abbondandolo, R. Stock. The meeting will start with the
recitation of the rosary and a video about Our Lady of Guadalupe.
For more information about the Rosary Altar Society, please call
Peg Sullivan (609) 466-3245
Saturday, February 14
4:00pm R. Fleming, G. Rovnyak(R), P. Armstrong, S. Hansen(EM)
Sunday, February 15
8:00am L. O’Neil(R), M. Sicignano, R. Stock(EM), N. Runk, W.
Runk(AS)
10:30am E. Buscemi, S. Buscemi(R), C. Haney, S. Skibbee(EM), E.
Galik(AS)
BIBLE STUDY AT ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH
Bible Study, Pilgrim People, will reconvene after Easter. Watch the
bulletin for details or call Marilyn at (609) 422-0889.
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Sending Forth
CRASH celebrated our first youth mass this past
weekend! The CRASH youth joined the choir, played instruments, and participated in the mass. We will have our next
CRASH youth mass on Saturday, February 28th! CRASH
wants to thank the St. James Parish for their support at our
hoagie and bake sale!
Upcoming CRASH Events:
Sun, 2/8, 7-9pm: CRASH Club Meeting
Sun, 2/15: President's Weekend, No CRASH Club
Sun, 2/22: Workcamp Pancake Breakfast
Sun, 2/22: CRASH Club Meeting
Sat, 2/28, 5pm CRASH Mass-Join choir and wear CRASH Shirt
Sun, 3/1: CRASH Club Meeting
Sun, 3/8: CRASH Club Meeting
Save the Date: Mar 13-15th: Winter Weekend!
Mustard Seed Ministry
Looking to meet other families in the parish with
elementary school aged children?
Struggling to come up with new ideas for
a home cooked meal?
Hoping to get involved at St. James but can't
seem to find the time?
The Mustard Seed Ministry is the answer.
Join us for our next Pot Luck Dinner
Sunday, February 22, 4:30-6:30PM in the gym.
We also host: playgroup for 0-5 years, Mom's Night Out,
Dad's Night Out, Meals for Moms and Dads in need and a
service learning project for families.
If you would like to be included on our electronic mailing
list, please contact [email protected],
subject line: Sign me up!
After the Liturgy of the Eucharist, there is still one
more ritual that we need to do – the Dismissal Rite
or Sending Forth. This part of Mass is more than a
simple Farewell. During the rest of Mass, we have
worked to unite ourselves with Christ in the
Paschal Mystery. Now we prepare ourselves to go
out into the world to share the Good News we
have heard and to be Christ for one another.
In his apostolic letter Dies Domini: Guide to Keeping
Sunday Holy, Pope John Paul II said, “for the faithful who have
understood the meaning of what they have done, the Eucharistic celebration does not stop at the church door” (45). Our
real work begins when we are sent forth to the world.
To appreciate this part of the Mass, reflect on and discuss a favorite movie or an experience that was life-changing.
So too, the Mass should change our outlook and actions. Do
we leave glad that it’s over, or do we leave to pattern our
everyday lives after the Eucharist?
… The assembly should understand that while they
may perform some service within the church, such as singing in
the choir or serving as a communion minister, the primary call
of the laity is to be the church in the world. According to the
Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, we seek God’s kingdom in
our professions and families. The Eucharist draws us into right
relationships and sends us forth to establish them through justice and to “work for the sanctification of the world from
within, in the manner of leaven” (31).
(from Catechizing for Participation: Connecting Liturgy to Life by
Kathy Coffey in Ministry & Liturgy June-July 2000)
The new translation of the Roman Missal gives the Deacon or
Priest a few different ways to express this sending forth. For
example: “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.” or “Go
in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.” What would it mean
to us if we take their words seriously?
Next Week: Getting Elected
Choice One Baby Bottle Campaign — Thank you to all
who returned their baby bottles already. Your donation will directly help women and babies in crisis pregnancies.
If you forgot to hand in your bottles, empty or not, please leave
them in the sacristy or the gathering area as soon as possible.
Thank you so much!
Please pray for our sick: Bob Pluta; Oliver Giller; Frank
Giancola, Jr.; Peter Holden; Charles Hofmann; Pam Caruso;
Bishop John M. Smith; Mary Brennan; Jack Pierpont; Mary Tierney; Anthony Vandenberg; Heather Pater; Charles Stewart;
Melissa Evert; Peg Rockey; Sal Casamento; Hector Oliveto;
Joseph Joyce; Mary Jane Warznak, Jeanette Wasko, Bill McDermott
Forgot to sign up for a Lenten small group?
There’s still time!
Call or contact the parish this week to find a time
that fits your schedule.
Don’t miss out
on the opportunity to change your heart
this Lent!
And for our deceased:
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Sometimes it’s just
too cold to play
outside!
Meet our St. James
Nursery School
children who took
advantage of our
warm gym to get
some needed running
around time before
coming together for a
group photo.
Consider joining us –
now enrolling for
Fall 2015.
L i f e - L o n g Fa i t h For m a t i o n . . .
This week’s WORD
HEALING
In today’s Gospel Mark emphasizes Jesus’ healing ministry. Here
are a few important things Mark wants us to absorb. First, we
need to recognize Jesus’ healing touch. He grasps Simon’s
mother-in-law’s hand, helping her up. We know that Jesus only
needed to will this woman well and she would be cured, but he
takes the time to touch her. Jesus then heals many more who
come to him. Second, notice that Jesus always takes the time to
heal by meeting with, talking to and touching the person in need
of healing.
For us, what a comfort it is to know that all we need to do is approach God with a sincere heart and he will meet with us to answer our greatest needs! This week, we invite you to “reach out
and touch someone” who is in need of healing. You can show the
love and power of Christ through your words and actions.
REMINDERS:
ST. ALPHONSUS
February Schedule
Grades 1-7 - 2/8 & 2/22*
*Grade 2 First Eucharist Meeting - 10-11AM, in the church hall
Grade 8 - 2/12 & 2/26
Confirmation Retreat - Monday, February 16, 10AM-3PM, in the
church hall
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (children 3-6 years) - 2/8 & 2/22
during 10:30AM Mass
ST. JAMES
February class schedule:
Grade 1, Sunday: 2/8 & 22
Grade 1, Wednesday: 2/4 & 11
Family Program: 2/8
Grades 2 – 7, Tuesday: 2/3 & 10
Grades 3 – 7, Wednesday: 2/4 & 11
6th grade Synagogue Visit at Adath Israel – Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm. We will all meet at the synagogue. Parents and
siblings are welcome! This is a night you do not want to miss!
Details will be emailed to families soon.
MAGNIFIKID – a great way for your children to follow along
with the Mass and the readings. Available each week in the St.
James Gathering Area. Look for it, take it into Mass and then take
it home.
RCIA – What it’s NOT
The catecumenate process is so often referred to as the “RCIA”
that our understanding of what it is has become blurred. We
don’t remember what the initials mean, and it is too easy to project on them whatever we want them to mean.
So here is a quick list of what the RCIA is not:
It is not an adult confirmation program
It is not an adult education program
It is not CCD for adult Catholics
It is not a support group
It is not a class, a club, or a program
So, what exactly is RCIA? The RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a conversion process designed for adults who consciously and freely
seek to enter the way of faith and conversion. At the end of the process the person is
not an “expert” Catholic, rather, the individual is able to clearly identify her/himself as a
Disciple of Jesus Christ. So, the “end” of the
process is really the “beginning” of the rest
of their lives as followers and believers in
Christ.
Does this sound like what you are seeking? If you are interested
in becoming catholic or joining the RCIA Team, we invite you to
contact Nancy Lucash at 609-737-2717 or
[email protected]
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Next Week’s Readings — February 15, 2015
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading
Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46
The Law regarding leprosy is given to Moses and Aaron.
HOPE IN A TIME OF TROUBLE
“I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me
from my persecutors–rescue me!” Psalm 7:1
Once again, the Superbowl has come and gone and for most of
us, it’ was a time to root for a favorite team or to spend time
with friends as we watched to see which
commercial was best. It was a day that was
fun for most of us and we woke up Monday
morning not much the worse for wear. But
that’s not true for everyone. Gambling losses
can be devastating and often lead to other serious issues.
Unfortunately, there’s also a lot of violence that takes place on
Super Bowl Sunday. Sometimes it’s a result of too much drinking,
or it may be because of a gambling problem. Whatever the cause,
it’s usually the women and the children in the house who are on
the receiving end of the violence.
If you are a woman who has been physically abused and are looking for help, go to Womanspace. Their hotline is 394-9000 and
their website is www.womanspace.org. If it is an emergency, call
911. No one should have to be afraid – ever.
Moore or Theresa Hank 609-883-8721
Dan McCarron 609 933 9443
Jim Haggerty 609-333-8572
[email protected]
ADDICTION — A DISEASE NOT A DISGRACE
Hope
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 32:1-2,5,11
A prayer of contrition and confession for sin.
Second Reading
1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1
Paul urges the Corinthians to imitate him as he imitates
Christ.
Gospel Reading
Mark 1:40-45
Jesus cures a person with leprosy, who reports his cure
to everyone.
ST. JAMES/ST. ALPHONSUS MEN’S GROUP — The
men’s group will meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of
each month at 8am in the St. James Resource Room. Information:
please call Chet Snook at 267-685-0771
ADORATION — It has brought miracles, blessings, grace and
strength to many people. From Mother Teresa, “Each moment
you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with
Him and make your soul everlastingly more
glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help
bring about everlasting peace on earth.”*
Please come and spend 1/2 hour or more.
Ideas for this time are on the back table in
the St. James Chapel on Eglantine Avenue. Adoration takes place from 9:30am to 10pm on the first
Friday of the month and from 9:30am to 1pm the other Fridays.
For information, please call Joanie Halajko, 609-896-9416.
God bless you always.
*Franciscan Media, 2012
Divorce Support Group — February 14th,Valentine’s Day can
be a very emotional day for those who have had their marriages
end from divorce. All around are images of couples and their love
for each other. When your spouse is no longer in your life those
images can be very painful. Come to our next meeting which
will focus on the love for ourselves. It is important that we know
how to love ourselves so that we can heal from the pain of a divorce.
No matter where you are in the journey, we can offer help and
resources to assist anyone going through this process. Our leaders have had training and experience in facilitating a support
group that deals with the pain and emotions of going through a
separation and divorce.
Make the time to attend our next meeting which will be on Monday, February 9th. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday from 79pm in the Resource Room. The topics covered are very
informative, and always generate much discussion. Some come
just to listen. Newcomers are always welcome. If you or anyone
you know is interested in learning more about the group, please
contact Richard or Elise Hobson 333-9868, or Kathy Hoarn 8830945. Or contact us by email [email protected].
The St. James Miryam Ministry has begun meeting in the
Family Center library from 10 to 11:30 on every Thursday. We
are focusing on prayer, starting each meeting with Centering
Prayer. After that we are using the book, Just Because by Melannie Svobda, SND. Each Chapter starts with an original poem that
invites us to pray our experiences.
It's not too late to join us, anytime. All are welcome.
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St. James CYO High School Basketball Update
St. James (3-2) is tied for fourth in the CYO standings after getting past St. Ann’s 40-29 last Saturday afternoon at the CYO in
Trenton. The team hopes to
staff in the hunt for a playoff
berth when they face St. Paul’s this Sunday February 8th for a
4pm tipoff at the CYO in Trenton, 920 South at 5pm Saturday
January 31st.
Upcoming Games- the final two regular season games are at St.
Raphael’s in Hamilton tipping off at 3:45pm on Sundays February
15th and 22nd.
Playoffs are scheduled for the weekend of February 28th at the
CYO in Trenton and the 2nd Annual St. James CYO Fundraiser
Classic is slated for Friday March 6th.
Looking forward to seeing you at the game!
2014 TAX DEDUCTION STATEMENTS
Your donations to St James Church are greatly appreciated!
But in consideration of our environment, and to reduce postage
costs, we will NOT automatically be sending thank-you/tax-verification statements for every donation made in 2014.
Please note that every effort was made throughout 2014 to
send a letter for each SINGLE donation of $250 or more which
was made in any way other than through our Online Giving system. If you made such a donation and have not received a letter,
and you plan to claim Charitable Contributions on your 2014 tax
return, please contact the Rectory ASAP, before you file your return.
Users of the Online Giving system can print out their own
statements by doing the following:
From your Online Giving “HOME” page,
Go to “My Online Giving History”
Select “Print”
Select Date Range
Report type: Select “Full Detail Report (tax purposes)”
Place curser at the bottom of the page
Wait for the print icon (a picture of a printer) to appear
Print your statement
If your donations do not fall into either of the above categories
and you wish to receive a tax-verification statement, please contact the Rectory.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP!!!
ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
Ashes will be distributed at these times
ST. JAMES
Prayer Service — 6:30am — Rectory
Mass — 9am — Church
Prayer Service — 12:15pm — Church
Prayer Service — 4:30pm — Church
Mass — 7:30pm — Church
ST. ALPHONSUS
Mass — 7am
Prayer Service — 12noon
Mass — 7pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
ST. JAMES
Stations will take place each Friday at 7:30pm in the Church
Separated and Divorced Ministry Stations — March 9, 7pm
ST. ALPHONSUS
Stations will take place each Friday at 7pm
OTHER LENTEN EVENTS
ECUMENICAL SERVICES — The Hopewell Council of
Churches will be sponsoring an Ecumenical Service every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm during Lent. Soup Supper is served at
6:30pm. The schedule is as follows:
Feb. 18 — Hopewell United Methodist Church – Rev. Mike Capron,
preacher
Feb. 25 — Hopewell Presbyterian Church – guest preacher
Mar. 4 — Calvary Baptist Church – Msgr. Mike Walsh, preacher
Mar. 11— Second Calvary Baptist Church – Rev. Mike Capron,
preacher
Mar. 18 — St. Alphonsus Church – Rev. Dennis O’Neill, preacher
Mar. 25 — Hopewell Presbyterian Church – Rev. Ken Robinson,
preacher
Apr. 5 — Easter Sunrise Service (not a Mass), 6:00am, Highland
Cemetery – Msgr. Mike Walsh
STATION CHURCHES OF MERCER COUNTY
You are invited on a Faith Pilgrimage to the Catholic Churches of
Mercer County for Lenten Evening Mass. Plan to visit as many
churches as possible, celebrate the Eucharist, and hear a brief history of each parish. St. James will be celebrating Lenten Evening
Mass at 7:30pm, Tuesday, February 24th and St. Alphonsus at
7:30pm,Tuesday, March 3rd.Watch the bulletin for complete details
of dates and locations!
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N ew s f ro m o u r di o c e s e . . .
Upper Room Spiritual Center
3455 West Bangs Avenue, Building 2
Neptune, NJ 07753
e-mail: [email protected]
www.theupper-room.org
FRANCIS HOUSE OF PRAYER
Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center
Box 392 • Rancocas, NJ 08073
609-877-0509 or [email protected]
Centering Prayer — Join us as Fr. Keating invited us into
greater depth and transformation in Christ. The day will include presentation, discussion and Centering Prayer.
Facilitator: Bunny Scott
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Place: Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ
Fee: $35 (A light lunch and materials included.)
ASH WEDNESDAY RETREAT
Wednesday, February 18 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
“Well begun is half done,” they say. Begin your Lenten Journey
on retreat with some input, silence and prayer to help you listen for God’s direction for your Lenten prayer, fasting and
almsgiving. How is God calling you this Lent? Liturgy included.
Donation: $20. Please bring a bag lunch.
LENTEN COMPANION
SAYINGS OF LIGHT AND LOVE
Thursday, February 19 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
St. John of the Cross has written some pithy spiritual nosegays,
called maxims, which cut to the heart of our call to conversion
and union with God. I can’t think of a better Lenten companion than John, or a better Lenten Practice than to spend a little
time each day pondering and praying over his “Sayings of Light
and Love.” You will have a very special Lent if you are able to
come. Donation: $25, lunch and materials included.
ASH WEDNESDAY: Making Time for Those Burnt Out
Areas of Our Lives — Doesn’t life hand us enough penances
without our reating or embracing more? Can’t such religiosity
makes us morbid, joyless? What does a really good Lent look
like? What is it supposed to accomplish? A lot to think and
talk about. Join us, if you can.
Presenter:
Fr. Dick Rento
Date:
February 18, 2015
Time:
9:30am-2:00pm
Place:
Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ
Fee:
$50 (Liturgy and lunch included)
OFFERINGS FROM STELLA MARIS
RETREAT CENTER
981 OCEAN AVE., LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740
LENTEN PRAYER AND FAITH-SHARING GROUP
Joyce Rupp’s Open the Door: A Journey to the True Self
February 19 – March 26, 2015 — Six consecutive Thursdays
9:30 – 11:30 am
Fee: $60 (includes book & refreshments)
Using Joyce Rupp’s book Open the Door, A Journey to
the True Self, we will explore her “rich image of the door as an
invitation to growth and awareness. Readers will discover that
there is seemingly no end to the insights that the image of the
door can yield and that opening the door of the heart reveals the
vast treasure of who we are and how the sacred is present
within us.”
Guided by facilitators, the Thursday weekly sessions are conducted in a small group format with time allotted both for group
sharing and quiet prayer on the beautiful grounds of Stella Maris.
Participants are encouraged to spend time daily in prayer and reflection, reading the book, attending the weekly gathering, journaling and sharing the fruits of their prayer experience with
others. Give yourself a gift this Lent! Join us!
Visit www.stellamarisretreatcenter.com for full program description.
To register or for more information call 732-229-0602 or
E-mail: [email protected]
Knitting and Prayer — Learn how to combine your knitting/crocheting skills, prayer and compassion and be rewarded
with the satisfaction of creating a prayer shawl. Little or no experience required.
Facilitators: Lois Dougherty and Mary Reidy
Date:
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Time:
1:30-3:30pm
Place:
Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ
Free will offering.
Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing, NJ is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Villa Victoria offers small
class sizes and a faith-based curriculum structured to meet girls’
unique needs. financial aid is available to qualified families. Lower
School Information Sessions (Grades PK-6) will be held on Tuesday, February 3 from 1-2:30 pm, and Tuesday, March 24, 1:00-2:30
pm. Register online at www.villavictoria.org or call 609-8821700.
CITY OF ANGELS RECOVERY ROSARY
WHO: For all those struggling with addictions, whether in recovery or not, and family members
WHEN: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
WHERE: Dwier Center in the Groveville section of Hamilton,
392 Church St., Groveville, NJ 08620
WHY: To join together in calling upon the unconditional Grace
and Mercy of our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on our road to recovery, through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God
CONTACTS: Rob (609)508-3942 - Deacon Bill (609)203- 6269
- Jackie (908)433-9002
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N ew s f ro m o u r di o c e s e . . .
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 are not 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.
If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the
ages of 18 and 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 from 4pm to
6pm at Saint James Parish, 115 E Delaware Avenue, New Jersey.
Join Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh, as he shares his experiences of
the priesthood, followed by prayer and concluding with a great
meal and conversation.
Please register with the Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at
[email protected] or by calling (609) 406-7449.
Join us at this exciting time as you discover and respond to His
invitation!
OUR PROMISE TO PROTECT — The Diocese of Trenton is
committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop's Charter
for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the
reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving
minors.
If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the
clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you
know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through
the diocesan Abuse Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at
[email protected].
The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse
to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local
law enforcement authorities.
Lent, a Time to Prepare
For Separated and Divorced
Offered by Healing Hearts
A Lenten reflection that
can be a source of spiritual
renewal; one that can help
the separated or divorced
person toward healing by
seeing his or her suffering
mirrored in Jesus’ suffering.
We will be using the Sunday readings. The evenings will offer an
opportunity for stillness and quiet reflection; for integrating
thoughts, feelings, and prayer in the struggle through transition
and change. The sessions will be held on Thursdays starting February 19th through March 26th from 7 PM – 9 PM at the St.
Veronica’s Church, ACTS Office located in the rectory basement
(front of rectory downstairs), 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ. Contact
Maria at 732-363-5698 or email [email protected].
Bring a friend.
SRS TRICKY TRAY IS BACK!
Saturday, April 25, 2015 — Sell Out Event!
Tickets on sale at the Saint Raphael Parish Center Lobby
Friday, March 6, 2015 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person which includes admission, one blue
sheet of tickets, door prize ticket and survival bag.
Coffee, tea & dessert complimentary
Refreshments will be available to purchase.
BYOM – Bring Your Own Munchies BYOB – Bring Your Own
Beverage
All your favorites are back as well as some exciting new surprises! Over 300 prizes!
For more information email [email protected].
All proceeds benefit the students of Saint Raphael School.
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DR. ROBERT MERMET
Colavita Jewelers, Inc.
FAMILY DENTISTRY
209 Scotch Rd., Ewing, NJ 08628
Emergencies & Ins. Plans
Eve. & Sat. Appointments
Phone: 609-883-1090
WANTED: Buying All Gold Jewelry
Also Buying Dental Gold, Coins, Diamonds & Silver
New, Used, Old, Broken, Damaged
James & Emily Matticoli
CHEF / OWNERS
114 Titus-Mill Rd., Pennington
BLACKWELL
MEMORIAL HOME
Continuous Family Service since 1881
ELIZABETH BLACKWELL DAVIS
Director/Manager
737-6767
9 North Main Street • Pennington
LUNCH
609-730-1010
• TAKE OUT • CATERING
Local People
Serving The Community Everyday
21 North Main St., Pennington, N.J.
Waterproofing
Mold Remediation
Structural Repairs
1.888.799.3056
15% OFF
609-737-2900
Handicapped Accessible
GUTTER
CLEANING
609-586-2300
GUTTER DOCTORX
Lic. & Ins. NJ #13VH07195600
Fine Gourmet Foods Imported Directly From Italy
108 Dobbin St.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Hours:
M-Th 10am-10pm
F & Sa 10am-11pm
Closed Sunday
Upholstery
Cleaning
O: 718-389-7246 • C: 609-548-0586
Email: [email protected]
www.shop.marovatofoods.com
www.marovatofoods.com
15 Highway North #31
Pennigton Sq. Shpg. Ctr.
Buy One
Dinner 2nd
Dinner $5 OFF
1 coupon/table; NTBC
Main Office: 609-466-2900
OFF $75 OFF 20% OFF 25% OFF
Marovato Italian Imports 15%
Carpet &
Carpet
Tile & Grout
Air Duct &
PENNINGTON PIZZA
ITALIAN GRILL
$2 OFF
any large
16” Pie
Member
FDIC
Donna Vagnozzi-Bucci, DMD,PC
7 Tree Farm Road
Suite 200
Pennington, NJ
Cleaning
(200 sq ft min)
CLEANING SOLUTION INC.
✔ Air Duct Cleaning (helps w/ allergies & sinus issues)
✔ Carpet Cleaning, Stretching & Repair
Licensed
✔ Tile & Grout Cleaning - Kitchen, Bath & Shower
&
Re-caulking, Re-grouting, Sealing, Tile Replace & Repair Insured
✔ Dryer Vent Cleaning (major fire hazard!)
✔ Power Washing for Decks, Walkways, Patio & Siding
SENIOR CITIZEN
DISCOUNT
1.866.264.8444
877-401-4777
drvagnozzibucci.com
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$35 OFF Initial Visit
SPECIALIZING IN BASEMENT WATERPROOFING
& MOLD REMEDIATION SINCE 1984
with this ad
56 Main Street, Flemington, NJ
800-819-9875
908-782-0840
CHURCH MEMBER
DISCOUNT
Serving PA, NJ & DE
609.818.9797
Coins-American & Foreign
Scrap Gold
Gold & Silver
Paper Money
Old Jewelry
Tues-Fri 10am-5pm
Estates
Saturday 10am-3pm
Collections
or By Appt.
Stretching
& Repair
Dryer Vent
Cleaning
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • PUMPS • COATINGS
FOUNDATION REPAIR • OUTSIDE WATER MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY SERVICE • FREE INSPECTIONS
LICENSED & INSURED
Check out our reviews on:
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HOPEWELL
PHARMACY
Commercial Rates are at an All Time Low. Contact us today to get a free analysis
to see if we can help Save you money with your monthly payments on your
commercial property. Multi-Family, Retail, Office Building, Apartment and Condos.
Can close in as little as 45 days! Four season customer service is our top priority.
Call us today 215-586-1575 or 267-251-0341
www.duqcapital.com
3900 City Avenue, Suite 107 • Philadelphia, PA 19131
Learning Center
www.thevillagelearningcenter.com
ONE WEST BROAD STREET
HOPEWELL, N.J.
466-1960
Foreign Car Specialist - All European & Asian Makes
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE / FREE LOANER CARS
www.UnionLineGarage.com 609.466.0294
Located in Hopewell Borough
NJ Lic. #13VH03327200
FREE
INSPECTION
RIGHTWAY
Licensed & Insured
WATERPROOFING CO.
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SPECIALIST
609-386-6969
547 St. James, Pennington, NJ (I) T
PLEASE PATRONIZE THE BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS
THAT ADVERTISE IN YOUR BULLETIN AND THANK THEM FOR
THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
YOUR ADVERTISERS MAKE YOUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE.
THERE ARE GRAYSCALE AND FULL COLOR ADVERTISEMENTS AVAILABLE.
ST. JAMES IS LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE SPONSORS.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE AN AD IN THE BULLETIN,
PLEASE CONTACT JOHN PATRICK PUBLISHING COMPANY
800-333-3166 • WWW.JPPC.NET
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WILSON-APPLE
FUNERAL HOME
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ERVING
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OPEWELL
ALLEY
OR
EARS
Pre-Need Planning
609-737-1498
Robert A. Wilson, Owner N.J Lic. No. 2520 • R. Asher Wilson, Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3823
2560 Pennington Road • Pennington, NJ
Serving the Local Community For Over 20 Years
MEMORIAL HOME
Joseph A. Immordino Jr., Manager, NJ Lic. No. 4231
Now located at Wilson-Apple Funeral Home
609-466-0233
Dr. Mark W. McDonough
Christopher Kazior , D.M.D.
Mention this Ad and Receive 5% OFF any Water Treatment Service or Install
609-737-7443 • www.relymechanical.com
Cromwell-Immordino
We make great smiles happen!
245 South Main Street, Pennington
609-730-1414 • Fax: 609-730-1456
www.bracez4you.com
FAMILY DENTISTRY
245 S. Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
Next to Toll Gate Grammar School
Spec Lic #3919
737-7662
Law Office of Alisandra B. Carnevale, LLC JOHN THE HANDYMAN
FAMILY LAW • REAL ESTATE
DIVORCE • WILLS • MUNICIPAL COURT
134 South Main Street [email protected]
Pennington, NJ
(609) 737-3683
STELLITANO
Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
American Board of Orthodontics Diplomate
Combining Artistry & Advanced Technology
Lorraine Kosztyu, DMD, PA
General Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2 Tree Farm Rd.
Suite B-200
Pennington, NJ
(609) 737-8000
Office Hours:
Monday 8 am-6 pm • Tuesday 7:30 am-5 pm
Wednesday 8 am-5:30 pm • Friday 8 am-4 pm
Saturday - Open One Per Month
DesimoneOrthodontics.com
Call (609) 896-1050
to schedule an appointment.
Igniting a Passion for Learning
Pre-K through Grade 8
Visit WWW.KOSZTYU.COM
215-968-4151
www.GNAEDU.org
82 Franklin Corner Road • Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Stanley J. Vitello, PH.D, JD
Educational Consultant
• Special Education
• Mediation
• Expert Witness
• Program Evaluation
609-466-9725
NJ RESIDENT
609-477-8824
Antimo’s
Italian Kitchen
Over 15 Years Experience
Servicing Central NJ Customers
Thin Crust Pizza & Catering
Fine Italian Cuisine • Dinner Specials
609-466-2310 or 908-782-0710
www.stellitanohvac.com
52 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ
609-466-3333
PENNINGTON FAMILY DENTISTRY
Free cleaning w/ad
(New Patients)
Bernard L. Hoffman, III DDS
Ana Paula Hoffman, DDS, MS, PhD
ACCEPTING EMERGENCIES
www.Penningtonfamilydentistry.com
117 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Pennington
609-737-0006
Grey Nun Academy
BAUER’S
TREE SERVICE
Year Round Service
and Landscaping
Mark Bauer 610-6023
Red Bauer 882-9170
THE FLOWER &
COUNTRY STORE
Your Florist
for Any Occasion
Flowers
Unique Gifts
Fruit & Gift Baskets
[email protected]
Expert Painting
I’ll Show Up!! No Job too Small!
Electrical • Carpentry/Drywall
Plumbing • Home Repairs
Fully Insured • Reasonable Rates
609-434-1144
www.flowerandcountrystore.net
Stephen Molinelli Parishioner
Senior Vice President - Wealth Advisor
65 S. Main St., Bldg. B,
Ste. B003, Pennington
Phone: 609.730.4940
email: [email protected]
www.insightfinancialservices.com
Securities offered
through LPL
Financial Member
FINRA/SIPC
Shear Hair DeZigns, Inc.
153 W. Delaware Ave.
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-3060
Cremation Services
Celebration Funerals
Completely Renovated & Ready To Serve
Hopewell Community
Timothy F. Reeg, Manager, NJ Lic. 3982
71 E. Prospect St., Hopewell Borough, NJ • 609.466.3632 • HopewellMemorialHome.com
609-466-2991
SUTPHEN MEMORIALS, INC.
Monuments and Vaults
Granite • Barre Guild Seal • Bronze
PIZZA RESTAURANT
4 Mercer Street, Hopewell
Thank you for your patronage!
Douglas Sutphen, President
609-921-6420
www.sutphenmemorials.com
29 Greenview Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542
St. John Chimney Sweeps
~ANTHONY ST. JOHN~
Fine Traditional
Italian Cuisine
Catering
BYOB
Avanti
Since 1960 - NJ Lic. 5174
Electrical Contractor • Residential & Commercial
55 E. Broad St., Hopewell • 609-466-0124
A Taste of Italy
23 W. Delaware Ave.
Pennington, NJ (next to Book Peddler)
609-737-0133
609.737.7174
www.avantipennington.com
Repairs • Liners • Rain Caps
Open 7 Days for Lunch & Dinner
Michelle S. Moriello
SEASONAL FARE WITH A SOUTHERN FLAIR
fried green tomatoes • shrimp & grits • she crab soup
pork ribs w/ grits • crab cakes w/ green beans
fennel, tomato salad & beurre blanc
chicken w/ andouille cornbread stuffing & much more!
Lunch: Tu-Sa 11am-3pm • Dinner: Tu-Th 5-9pm • F & Sa 5-10pm
9B East Broad St., Hopewell, NJ • 609.333.8912 • sweetgrassrestaurant.com
547 St. James,Pennington, NJ (B) TR
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