1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

ST. JOHN’S R.C. CHURCH
619 Chestnut Street
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Rev. Bernard Keigher, Pastor
Msgr. Elso Introini, Weekend Assistant
Rev. John Basil, Weekend Assistant
Rev. Donald McLaughlin, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Ronald J. Kerr, Deacon Richard Glogoza
Deacon Edward Holowienka, Business Administrator
Ms. MaryAnn Dempkowski, Director Religious Education
Parish Office: 732-657-6347
Religious Ed Office: 732-657-2348
Fax: 732-657-8690
Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00AM—3:00PM, Friday - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Parish Website: stjohnlakehurst.com
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Masses .......... 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Sunday Masses ............ 9:15 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Monday - Friday .......... 8:00 A.M.
First Friday .................. 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Adoration from 12:00 noon until 3:00P.M. in the
Parish Center Chapel ... Concluding with Benediction
Miraculous Medal
Mondays .................. Following the 8:00 A.M. Mass
Confessions - Saturdays - 11 A.M. to 12 Noon
BAPTISMS
Preparation for first-time parents is required.
Baptisms take place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each
month at 12:15 P.M. Please contact the Parish Office for
arrangements.
MARRIAGES
Arrangements are to be made in the Parish Office at least one
year in advance.
PARISH MINISTRIES
Parish Council .................. Victor Bala ............. 732-657-8899
R.C.I.A…………………...Joe Pittarelli ........... 732-323-8469
Rosary Altar Society…….Joan Toth ................. 732-657-4938
Prayer Group. ................... Joan Boland ........... 732-657-6347
Hospital Ministry.............. Joan Boland ........... 732-657-6347
St. Vincent’s Social Concern...Mike Brennan. . .732-657-6359
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers..Joe Pittarelli...732-323-8469
Legion of Mary................. Carol Glogoza......... 732-657-6874
Folk/Youth Choir. ............ Joyce Sorenson ...... 732-240-4750
Emmaus Group ................. Deacon Ron Kerr ... 732-657-6347
Religious Article Store ..... Victor Bala ............. 732-657-8899
PARISH REGISTRATION - Families moving into or out of
the parish are asked to call the Parish Office as soon as
possible.
EMMAUS, our Bereavement Group, meets the 2nd and 3rd
Thursdays of the month at 10:30A.M. in the Church coffee
room.
GRADE SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Grades K, 1 & 2 - Sat. mornings 9 - 10:15 A.M.
Grades 3A & B, 4A & B, 5A, 6A & B, 7-A and
Grades 3C, 4C, 5B & C, 6C & D, 7B & C, 8A, B & C - Wed. 7:15PM-8:30 P.M. C.C.F.C. I & II -Wed. 5:30P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
March 1st, 2015
ST. JOHN’S PARISH CENTER
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March 1st, 2015
We will have STATIONS of the CROSS every Friday
a er the 8:00A.M. Mass and again at 7:00P.M.
LISTEN AND FOLLOW
“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” And
listen they did. From that moment on, Peter, James,
and John were ardent followers, forsaking
everything to follow in their Master’s footsteps. Like
the psalmist crying, “O Lord, I am your servant,” the
three disciples commi ed themselves to lives of
incredible hardship and indescribable joy. A er that
day on the mountain, they never again wavered in
their chosen voca on.
Though our tests may not be as severe as
Abraham’s and our peak experiences not as
drama c as the Transfigura on, we all face the daily
challenges of walking “before the Lord in the land of
the living.” As we follow our varied calls to love and
serve, let’s be comforted by Paul’s reminder to the
Romans: “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
READINGS for SUNDAY, March 8th, 2015
First Reading — The law was given through Moses
Exodus 20:1-17;
Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlas ng life
Psalm 19;
Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified; the
foolishness of God is greater than human wisdom
1 Corinthians 1:22-25;
Gospel — Destroy this temple, and in three days I
will raise it up
John 2:13-25.
WINGS AND A PRAYER, our Religious
Ar cle Store, located at the front
entrance to our Church, will be open
March 7th/8th and 21st/22nd.
Come and see all we have for Lent
and Easter.
EMMAUS, our Bereavement Group, will not meet
during the month of March.
UPDATE ON BISHOP O’CONNELL
A er his surgery (amputa on of le leg
below knee) and his release from the hospital,
Bishop O’Connell is currently in a rehab center for
several weeks. The medical people were very
pleased with the Bishop’s recovery so far and said
the site is healing faster than expected. The Bishop
will now be making the adjustment to the
prosthe c. He asked me to convey his hear elt
thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and
concern he has received. Please keep him in your
prayers.
POPE FRANCIS
As a Diocese neighboring the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, we are very excited
about the news of Pope Francis’ visit during
September’s World MeeƟng of Families there. The
incredible worldwide popularity of the Holy Father
will make his a endance and celebra on of Mass on
the Parkway in Philadelphia on September 26th a
big draw for Catholics and non-Catholics alike from
all over our region.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, as the
host Diocese, will disseminate informa on as it
becomes available.
We now have boxes at the doors of the
Church for you to put your old palms.
MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION
Each month our shut-ins join with us to pray for an
intention given by Fr. Bernie. For March the
intention is:
“As Our Lady of Fatima requested back in 1917,
continue to pray for World Peace.”
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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
This Monday, March 2nd, we will meet at the
church at 10:30A.M. for recita on of the Rosary
followed by Mass at 11:00A.M. A er Mass we will
meet in the Church Hall for our annual St. Patrick’s
Day Luncheon. The Luncheon will be catered by the
Blue Fountain Restaurant, and entertainment will be
provided by the “Ma nee Idles”.
At the Luncheon we will start selling ckets for our
Bunco Party which will be held on Wednesday, May
20th. Tickets are $5.00.
We will not meet in April due to the Easter Holiday.
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Our ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY is sponsoring a “Day of
Recollec on” at San Alfonso Retreat House on
Monday, April 20th, 2015. Cost $55.00 per person.
For informa on/reserva ons, call Barbara Seele at
732-657-5512.
Our 2016 MASS BOOK is now open for inten ons.
We ask that you limit your inten ons to six (6)
Masses and three (3) candles.
PLEASE PRAY for all our parishioners and friends
who are serving in the Military.
We also ask for your prayers for our Police,
Firemen and Firewomen, First Responders, and all
who put themselves in harm’s way for our
ProtecƟon.
HARBOR HOUSE, an agency that helps homeless
and runaway youth, invites bike riders and SAG
(Support & Gear) volunteers to join the 2015 Ride
for New Beginnings, a 5-day, 400 mile bike ride June
24 through 28 (3-day op on also available). The
fully supported ride will go along coastal NJ to
Chincoteague, VA, and back
See h p://oceansharborhouse.org/bike-tour/.
FIRST FRIDAY, March 6th, we will have Mass at
8:00A.M. and 11:00A.M. in the main Church. At 12
Noon we will have Exposi on of the Blessed
Sacrament in the Parish Center Chapel ending with
Benedic on. All are invited.
DIVINE MERCY, First Friday, March 6th, at 3:00P.M.
we will have the Divine Mercy Novena and prayers
in the Parish Center Chapel. Please join us for this
beau ful devo on.
OUR LADY of FATIMA
Star ng this Saturday, March 7th, on the
First Saturday of each month, the parish will be
facilita ng a prayer me to pray for Peace in the
World.
In 1917, Our Lady of Fa ma appeared to
three children in Portugal and requested they pray
the Rosary for the Conversion of Russia and Peace in
our world.
We will pray the Rosary, have a medita on
me, and offer confession and recep on of Holy
Communion. We will meet in the Church at
10:30A.M. (Please note the change in Ɵme).
Our Lady of Fa ma Prayer Cards are
available at the doors of the church this weekend
for people to pray at home if they can’t join us on
First Saturday, March 7th, at 10:30A.M. (Please
note the change in Ɵme.) All Eucharist Ministers for
the homebound are asked to bring these cards to
those parishioners whom they visit.
ST. JOHN’S SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE is proud to
announce the February, 2015 winners:
 1st Prize —$400.00— Mary Lou Zubel
 2nd Prize —$300.00— Ralph Dougan
 3rd Prize —$200.00— George Kurkowski
 4th Prize—$100.00— Rose and Dan Spina
A special THANK YOU to all who have purchased
ckets to our raffle!
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, March 2nd
8:00A.M. SAM Di PIAZZA
(22nd Ann. Rem.)
req. wife, Antoine e
HARRY MARRAZZO
(Ann. Rem.)
req. Louise and Bill Osberg
11:00A.M. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY MASS
SUNDAY, March 8th
9:15A.M. MARGARET McDADE
req. mom
CLARE LANG
(3rd Ann.)
req. Mary Ann Dempkowski
11:00A.M. STEPHEN A. SERIBELLITO, JR. (1st Ann.)
req. Angelo and Irene
MARIAN McGOUGH
req. Jerry and Mary Ann Beyer
TUESDAY, March 3rd
8:00A.M. CARMELLA CICCONE
req. Tony Ciccone
THE PEOPLE OF OUR PARISH
WEDNESDAY, March 4th
8:00A.M. DOMINICK and GRAZIELLA De RASMO
req. son, Leonard
FRANK M. PAPALE
(Birthday Rem.)
req. wife, Judy
THURSDAY, March 5th
8:00A.M. JOHN FINAMORE
req. Joe and Angela McNeill
KENNETH VALENTINO (Birthday Rem.)
req. wife and children
FIRST FRIDAY, March 6th
8:00A.M. MARY and MICHAEL FUCCILE
req. Mike and Joan Fuccile
CARMELA MORIN
(Birthday Rem.)
req. Mr. & Mrs. Dio Morin
11:00A.M. KATHY FIMIANI
req. mom and family
HERMAN PIRANEO
(1st Ann.)
Grace Hammeke
SATURDAY, March 7th
4:00P.M. ELSIE HEMMEN and HENRY LOUSZKO
req. Frank and Pat Smigielski
JOHN RYNN
req. sisters
7:00P.M. ROLANDO SMITH
req. Mr. & Mrs. Dio Morin
FRANCES GERMAINE
req. son, Michael
Candles March 1st—7th, 2015
SANCTUARY CANDLE
In Loving Memory of Robert Durso req. Aunt Marie.
SACRED HEART CANDLE
In Loving Memory of John Flanagan req.
grandchildren.
SHRINE CANDLE
In Loving Memory of Arthur Schultz req. niece,
Mary Ann.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, especially:
Week 1: Ruth Nehila, Lucy DiGianni, Micki
Bauwens, Jay H. Jenkins, Fran DiCaro, Catherine
Byrnes, Norma Vasquez, Dick Olsen, Jerre Schalkoff,
Sal Lotortaro, Ann Grecco, Gerry Altomare, Jean
Ri man, Pat Keeley, Mae Cobb, Dolly Tortoriello,
Gladys Russo, Dick Olsen, Bob Caputo, Martha
Garbarino, Fred Rosamilia, Mar na Granger,
Wanda Dempkowski
Week 2: Barbara Marino, Todd Hennings, Marcia
Davis, Robert Hayden, Barbara Woodruff
Week 3: Antoine e DeLuccia, Ann Grecco, Walter
Konieczny, Mary Ellen Seimers, Joy Mayhew, Gerry
Gabriel, Hank Karlewicz, Jeane e Mohr, Eileen
Dennehy, Cindy Cisco, Thomas Raymond, Joseph
Infusino, Theresa Lippin, Erma and Anthony Tanfara,
Salvatore Zaffero
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR DECEASED, especially:
George LaMorte, Connie Cogan, Edward Kinel,
Nancy DeSanto