Holy Spirit Church - Holy Spirit Union

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
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DECEMBER 27, 2015
Holy Spirit Church
Mr. John Cohrs
School Principal
Ms. Catherine Drake
Director of Religious Education and RCIA
Mr. Philip Matrale
Youth Minister
Mr. John Ondrey, The Spirit Singers
The Ministry of Music
Mr. James Sondey
Parish Pastoral Council Coordinator
Mrs. Patricia Wiggins
Mr. David Schardien
Trustees
Rev. Armand Mantia
Pastor
Msgr. Vincent J. Doyle
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Paul Importico
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Bill Morris
Weekend Assistant
Deacon Joseph J. Carlo
Pastoral Ministry
Union
971 Suburban Road
Masses
Saturday: 8:30am 5:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon
(July 1st to Labor Day: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00 Noon)
Weekdays: Monday thru Friday: 7:30am and 8:30am
Holy Days: Will be announced in Bulletin and
from Pulpit.
The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is normally celebrated on the
second Sunday of each month. A Parent Preparation Program is required for first time parents. New parents
should register for the Baptism as soon as possible after
the child’s birth by contacting the Parish Office.
Reconciliation
Saturday 11:30-12 Noon and 4:30 to 5:00pm.
Parish Office - 687-3327
Fax - 687-1312
New Jersey 07083
Matrimony
According to the policy of the Archdiocese of Newark
arrangements for weddings should be made at least one
year in advance. Please contact the priest whom you wish
to officiate at your wedding, by calling the Parish Office.
Novena
In honor of Our Lady and St. Jude - Monday Mornings –
(September—June) immediately following 8:30 Mass
Parish Membership
Our parish family invites all of its members to participate
fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving
into the parish is requested to register at the Parish Office.
If you move to another parish, or change your address,
please notify the Parish Office. Certificates of Eligibility
(Godparent/Sponsor certificate) will only be given to registered parishioners.
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School - 687-8415
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Religious Education Office - 964-7533
E-Mail - [email protected]
Web Site - www.holyspiritunion.org
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Holy Spirit Church
Union, NJ
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 27, 2015
Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall
be as not yet been revealed.
—1 John 3:2a
Sunday Collection: Will be published at a later
date.
Donations for the Week
Poor:
Will be published
Helping Hands:
at a later date.
Leo Krahel
Alice Deckert
Maxwell Alexander
James Masucci
Louise Lawrence
Lilly Morrissey
Mary Lynn
Muriel Reiss
Sandy Wills
Little Mackenzie
Kathleen Meade
Megan Massa
Memorials
Altar Bread: In memor y of J oseph and Dolly
Tomasulo req. by Marco and Maria Camargo and
Family
Sacrificial Wine: In memor y of Ramir o Camar go
req. by Marco and Maria Camargo and Family
Sanctuary Lamp: In memor y of Raffer ty and
Jordan Families req. by Angela
DECEMBER 27, 2015
A message from our Pastor:
Dear Parishioners,
Welcome to Christmas and the Christmas season!
Even though the modern commercial world would
have you believe it’s all over and done with for
another year, even though you’d be hard pressed to
hear any holiday music on the radio, even though
the stores have already begun decorating for
Valentine’s Day, the fact is Christmas has only
just begun. The season runs from December 25
until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which
this year is January 10th, so don’t stop!
Today we gather together to celebrate the Holy
Family. There is no more perfect time of year to
reflect on this extraordinarily special group of
people; Jesus, Mary and Joseph and to deepen our
imitation of them. Remember, the closer we
model their lives in our own, the holier our
families will be too.
If you are still open to making resolutions,
perhaps we could all adopt some of the following
ones into our lives for 2016:
I resolve to attend Mass more faithfully.
I resolve to arrive on time and stay until the
end of the final hymn.
I resolve to participate more fully in Mass
by praying the prayers and singing the
hymns.
I resolve to pray more often and read the
Bible regularly.
I resolve to take a more active role in my
children’s/grandchildren’s religious
education.
I resolve to deepen my own faith by
learning more about Jesus, the Church and
our teachings.
I resolve to live each day in the knowledge
of God’s love for me and to let others
know of that love.
I resolve to celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation regularly.
I resolve to spend more time with my
family in wholesome family activities.
I resolve to not let a day go by without
telling someone how much they mean to
me.
I resolve to try and do a better job both
forgiving and forgetting.
Fr. Armand
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Holy Spirit School
Where All God’s Children Come Together
www.holyspiritunion.org
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL
WISHES EVERYONE A
HAPPY AND BLESSED
NEW YEAR!!!
DECEMBER 27, 2015
CYO/Youth Ministry
News
[email protected]
We would like to congratulate all those who made
our Festival of Lights
Presentation the success it
was. God Bless the following:
FESTIVAL CAST
Mary....................................Jessie McDonough
Joseph..........................................Joseph Fox
Along with the Labels for Education and Box Top$
for Education programs, Holy Spirit School also
participates in an additional fundraiser from Tyson
products. Clipping these labels is a gr eat way to
get FREE merchandise for Holy Spirit School!
Many companies now par ticipate in these pr ograms, so by saving the labels with the UPC bar
code, and clipping the Box Tops for Education
symbol and Tyson labels fr om these pr oducts, you
are helping Holy Spirit School! Collection boxes for
these labels are located on the tables inside the entrances of our Church and School.
We thank you for your support!!!
Attention All Parents & Parishioners:
Don’t throw away that empty inkjet
cartridge!
Empty inkjet cartridges can be recycled and remanufactured. You can help! Any ink cartridges
with a print head can be recycled regardless of
brand or type. Bring all cartridges to a designated cartridge box located in front of the Computer
classroom in the Parish Hall.
Thank you for your support!
Angel Gabriel...................Christopher Petruccelli
Angels……………….………..Olivia Nobre-Portela
Catarina Sousa
Elizabeth....................................Kaitlyn McTernan
Inn-Keeper.................................Dionisio Gaglione
Servant Girl.............................Thanelie Bien-Aime
(King Herod) ..................................Michael Zuena
Wise Men
Paul Avila
Joseph Novoa Gabriel Tavares
Shepherds
Jeric Brual ……………..Maximiliano Cuenca
Andrew Kelley……………………..Luis Torrez
Readers
Julia Nobre-Portela
Amanda Schneiderman
Christina Moran
Caitlyn Finnerty
Gabriella Valente
Karen Vera
Sienna Bucu
Matthew Pavick
Ashley Ferrigno
Frank Volturo
Isabel Santiago
Francine Espana
Poem: Alejandro Salcedo
Lights/Stage.....................................Xavier Santos
Choir: ..........................................Friends of CYO
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DECEMBER 27, 2015
PARISH ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
8:30
December 26th
Anthony Majeski req. by Ed and
Joan Garthwaite
5:30
Carmen DeSarno req. by Family
SUNDAY
December 27th
7:30
Martin and Cecilia Maher req. by
Daughter
9:00
Theresa Garthwaite req. by Ed and
Joan
10:30
Joseph Mate, Katherine and
Michael Gunther req. by Family
12:00
Douglas Michael Krueger req. by
Family
MONDAY
December 28th
7:30
Monteverdi, Berner and Patz
Families req. by Family
8:30
Mark Wagner req. by Mom
TUESDAY
December 29th
7:30
Anna Maria D’Egidio req. by
Daughter
8:30
Patrick Cadigan req. by Family
WEDNESDAY December 30th
7:30
Bridget and Michael Jordan req. by
Granddaughter Angela
8:30
Bridget Sullivan req. by AnnMargaret Shannon
THURSDAY December 31st
7:30
Priest Intention
8:30
Ken Schultheis req. by Wife, Helen
5:30pm
For the People of Holy Spirit Parish
FRIDAY
January 1st
8:30
Sam Sosnicky req. by Daughter
Susan
12:00
Maria Isabel DSilva req. by Scofield
Family
SATURDAY January 2nd
8:30
Annette Renga req. by the Uschak
Family
5:30
Russell Amato req. by Carmen
Marano and Family
SUNDAY
January 3rd
7:30
Salvatore and Anna DiModica req.
by Son
9:00
Marie and Joseph VenGraitis req.
by Family
10:30
John Rafferty req. by Sister, Angela
12:00
Millie Iannarone req. by the
Marano Family
AA Spirit of Recovery - Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
AA Spirit of Recovery-Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
New Year
2016 Schedule
January 1, The Feast of Mary, the
Mother of God, New Year’s Day
December 31: 5:30 pm
January 1: 8:30 am and 12:00 Noon
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is “a gradual process that takes place
within the community of the faithful.” The length
of time of the process varies according to individual need, experience, readiness and commitment. If you, or someone you know is interested
in more information, please call Cathy Drake at
the Office of Religious Education at (908) 9647533.
~~~also~~~
If you are not a Catholic, but attracted to the
Catholic Church, or a Catholic needing to complete your Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist or
Confirmation), this is a time set aside for asking
questions and exploring God’s call in an informal
setting. There are no commitments or obligations required, only questions answered and information shared. Again, call Cathy Drake at
(908) 964-7533.
NATIVITY PAGEANT
DECEMBER 27, 2015
The Holy Year of Mercy
During this Holy Year of
Mercy, the designated pilgrimage churches for the Archdiocese of Newark are:
The Cathedral Basilica of the
Sacred Heart,
Newark
St. Francis Xavier Church, Newark
St. Theresa’s Church, Linden
Divine Mercy Church (St. Mary), Rahway
Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge
Sacred Heart Church, Wallington
Our Lady of Mercy Church, Jersey City
Pilgrims entering through the Holy Doors of these
churches may receive the Plenary Indulgence provided all the usual requirements are also satisfied.
(Confession, Prayer for the Holy Father’s
intentions, sincere contrition)
Please contact the appropriate church directly for
hours and directions.
2016 Holy Spirit Blood Drive
A sincere thank you to all who participated in this
year’s Nativity Pageant., especially to those who
helped coordinate and plan the event. As always,
this was a wonderful and reverent way to enter
into the great mystery of Christmas.
This will be held in the Parish Hall on January
10, 2016 from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
Please reserve the date and consider making a
blood donation. Volunteers are needed to assist
with the program. If you volunteered in the
past your help would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Dan Petrucelli @ 908-354-7842 or
cell # 908-370-6678 or Al Arnold @ 908-9641365 or cell # 908-337-5773.
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