Holy Spirit Church - Holy Spirit Parish

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
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Holy Spirit Church
Union, NJ
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October4, 2015
Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for
the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
—Mark 10:14
OCTOBER 4, 2015
A message from our Pastor:
Dear Parishioners,
I wish to thank all those who came for the
blessing of the pets yesterday. Even though the
weather really didn’t cooperate, it is always a wonderful experience to see the vast assortment of
God’s creations who share our homes. A psychologist once said that you can tell a lot about a person
by the pets they have. Well, if that’s true, it is easy
to tell that there is great love in many homes in our
parish.
Today, I also wish to encourage you to be a
part of the many upcoming spiritual events taking
place in the near future: the Rosary Society Communion Breakfast, the 2,000 Hail Mary Devotion,
the Women’s Evening of Recollection and the
Men’s Retreat. All of these are excellent opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and with
one another
Sunday Collection: $9,948.00
Donations for the Week
Poor:
$5.00
Helping Hands:
$24.00
Leo Krahel
Louise Lawrence
Baby Maxwell
Hugo Santa Maria
Peter Burghardt
Elizabeth Gautreau
Emil Barone
Michael Henry
Joseph Martino, Jr.
Muriel Riess
Patrick Moran
Baby Mackenzie
Angela Martino
Rose Kremp
Mary Lynn
Barbara Walsh
Jane Nixon
Finn Spittell
Phyllis Masters
Terry Gutierrez
Lou Slinsky
Linda Fisher-Fanene
James Masucci
Betty Springer
Maria Harrison
Irene Majewski
Ann Heaton
Joan Barros
Ann Paterek
Shirley Schmidt
Elizabeth Pondsicio
Kathleen Meade
Shiela Gallagan
Alice Deckert
Memorials
Altar Bread: In memor y of Eileen Lynch r eq. by
Gary and Fran Biggt
Sacrificial Wine; Sanctuary Lamp: In memor y of
Maria Marabuto req. by Family
Finally, although we haven't spoken about it
in a while, we are still far short of our “We Are
Living Stones Campaign” goal. Now that summer
is over, and we are all back, we are going to make
one final push to get us where we need to be. Please
remember that we need everyone’s help for this to
be a success. As of now, we still cannot do what we
must for our own church building because of how
far away we are from our goal. We are counting on
your participation!
Fr. Armand
The Bereavement Ministry of Holy Spirit Church located at 971 Suburban Rd., Union, NJ, announces the
start of its support group sessions to help you cope
with the loss of your loved one. It consists of eight
(8) consecutive Wednesdays starting on September 30
at 7:30 pm. It will be held at Drexler Hall. If you wish
to participate or need additional information, please
call the parish office at (908) 687-3327. God bless
you.
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Holy Spirit School
Where All God’s Children Come Together
www.holyspiritunion.org
News Flash…
Some exciting improvements have taken place
at school this summer. The new Barbara Prescott Library has been remodeled on the lower floor of the
school building. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our
family members, Mrs. Bockskopf, Mrs. Miuccio, Mrs.
Holroyd, Mrs. Moreira, Mr. Jose and a few of our
eighth grade students, the transition was seamless and
our library program at Holy Spirit will continue to instill the same love of reading within our students as it
always has. Our sincere appreciation goes to those mentioned above who made this improvement possible.
The new Multi-Media Center is well under
way! In just a few short weeks, Holy Spirit will be
equipped with a newly upgraded media/research center.
Relocated to the top floor of the main building, the new
center will be furnished with collaborative-style activity
tables, 11 desktop computers, 18 laptops, 3 laser printers and an interactive SMART Board. It will also contain a mobile charging station with 30 Ipads and two
learning center tables for cooperative lesson activities.
This resource will contribute wonderfully to the students’ development of problem based learning and 21st
century skills.
Celebrating 50 years of Holy Spirit School
This year, Holy Spirit is celebrating the 50th
Anniversary of its opening year in 1965-1966. There
will be a number of special events and ceremonies
throughout this school year. Please pray that God’s will
bless us with an anniversary year that is memorable and
fun. More information will be posted in future parish
bulletins.
All friends, families (current and past) alumni
and supporters of Holy Spirit school are invited and
encouraged to participate in these events. YOUR prayers and participation is truly necessary to make this
commemorative year a success. Please help us celebrate
this amazing accomplishment of our parish school and
send Holy Spirit securely into its next ½ century!
Anyone interested in joining the planning committee for these events is encouraged to contact the
school office for more information at (908) 687-8415.
Thank you!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
CYO/Youth Ministry News
[email protected]
Attention all 9th-12th graders!
Our CYO meeting for our combined Parish Youth
Group are every Tuesday, and we want to see you
there! (7-8:30pm in St. Michael’s lower church)
Come and learn about our Catholic Traditions,
living a Christian life and meet other young
Christians. All High School students are invited
and yes! You can bring your friends.
This month you can sign up for Nursing Home
Bingo, a visit to the Quadriplegic Center as well
as volunteering with the disabled children. More
information will be given out at our meetings.
For more information about CYO contact our office at 686-3762 or [email protected].
A Voyage of Faith, A
Voyage through History
It may seem exceptionally early to be
mentioning this, but…
Please consider joining us July 7-17,
2016 for a beautiful journey through
Portugal!
Highlights will include:
Santiago de Compostela, Spain (the
tomb of the Apostle
James), Braga, Porto, Nazare, 3 days in
Fatima,
Obidos,
Lisbon, Estoril and
Sintra. All will be
done at a relaxing
pace, and at a very
affordable
price.
Brochures are now
available in the Parish Office or speak to Fr. Armand for
more information. We hope to see you
with us!
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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
PARISH ACTIVITIES
SATURDAY
8:30
5:30
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
MONDAY
7:30
8:30
TUESDAY
7:30
8:30
OCTOBER 3rd
Anthony Margadonna req. by Ann
Margaret Shannon
Frank Kretchmer Sr., req. by Frank
OCTOBER 4th
Carmen DeSarno req. by wife, Rose
and Family
Paul Ulrich req. by Johann and
Audry Behrens
Silvio Arminio req. by Family
Anna and Nicholas Rothmann req.
By the Radler Family
OCTOBER 5th
Mary and Donald Dooner req. by
Family
In honor of Nicholas Raucci req. by
Teresa Raucci
OCTOBER 6th
Susan M. Cacko req. by the Uschak
Family
Michael Kovatch req. by Georger
and Eleanor Kovach
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7th
7:30
Lillian Arnold req. by Al and Judy
8:30
Frank Kovach req. by George and
Eleanor Kovach
THURSDAY
7:30
8:30
OCTOBER 8th
Mary Cryan req. by Kathleen Roe
Marita Cohrs req. by John Cohrs
FRIDAY
7:30
OCTOBER 9th
Daisy Scott req. by Caryn Ferrigno
and Giorgio Del Mauro
Madeline O’Brien req. by Ann
Hornig
8:30
SATURDAY
8:30
5:30
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
OCTOBER 10th
Annette Renga req. by the Uschak
Family
The Richert Family req. by Alberta
and Bill
OCTOBER 11th
Deceased members of the Landeck
Family req. by Joanne and
Kurt Landeck
Maria Ricci req. by Luis Lassen and
Family
Angela and Jerome Gerace req. by
Daughters
Pasquale Lambiase req. by Wife
and Daughters
SUNDAY
AA Spirit of Recovery - Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
MONDAY
7th Grade Religious Education
7:00-8:30pm School and
Parish Hall
8th Grade Mentoring
TUESDAY
Religious Education 3:45-5:00
Rosary Society—7:30pm Church
Parish Hall to Follow
WEDNESDAY Religious Education 3:45-5:00
Bereavement 7:30-8:30pm
Drexler Hall
Holy Hour for Life 7:30-8:30pm
THURSDAY
Religious Education 3:45-5:00
Boy Scouts 7:00-9:00pm
Parish Hall
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Baptism 1:00pm—Church
AA Spirit of Recovery-Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
ALL Men of Holy Spirit
Mark your calendar!
November 21 ,2015
Men's Retreat!
Hosted by the men of the Parish
More info to follow.
Holy Spirit Rosary Society
Our first meeting will be held on
October 6, 2015. We will gather in the Church
at 7:30 and the meeting will begin at 8:00 in the
Parish Hall.
October 8, 2015 is the Retreat Day at
St. Joseph’s Shrine in Stirling. The cost
is $35.00. Tickets may be purchased at the October
meeting. Any questions please contact Mary
Faughnan at 908-688-6168.
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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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.
The Union Knights of Columbus will be having
a breakfast to benefit our People with Developmental Disabilities. The date will be Sunday
October 11 2015 following 9:00 mass. Please
contact Mike Peter 908-759-3588 or email
[email protected]. The address is at
the Council at 1034 Jeanette Ave Union NJ
Pro-Life Seminar:
The Respect Life Office of the
Archdiocese of Newark and the Office of Respect for Life
in the Diocese of Metuchen will co-sponsor “The Critical
Life Issues Conference – Every Life is Worth Living”. The
conference will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the St. John Neumann Conference
Center, 146 Metlars Lane Piscataway NJ 08854. Speakers
include: 1) Lisa Gigliotti, J.D. Speaker, Author, and Administrative Law Judge - “Corragio – The Courage to Honor,
Sickness, Disability & End of Life”; 2) Dr. Michael Giuliano, Clinical Neonatologist and Deacon Candidate –
“Modern Prenatal Care – Is it the New Genocide?”; 3) Peter
C. Kleponis, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Therapist, Marriage
& Family Therapy and Pastoral Counseling –
“Pornography’s Attach on Marriage, Family & Life”; and 4)
Msgr. Michael Mannion, S.T.L., M.A., Pioneer in PostAbortion Healing, Director, Community Relations, Diocese
of Camden – “Hope for Healing the Culture”. Registration
forms with information regarding the speakers and directions are available on the Respect Life table in the vestibule
of the church or by calling the Metuchen Office of Respect
for Life (732)-562-1990 Ext. 1629 or 1543.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
OPEN THE DOOR,
OPEN YOUR
HEART...
TO THE JUBILEE OF MERCY
AN EVENING OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN
WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2015. Registration is at 6:45 p.m. The OPENING PRAYER
will begin promptly at 7:15 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Spirit Church and Parish Hall,
Suburban Road, Union
Pope Francis has declared December 8, 2015 November 20, 2016 the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Join us as we explore the history of the Jubilee
Year and see Jesus as the Face of Mercy. The
evening will include teachings, reflection time,
and a prayer service.
If you would like to join us, fill out the
registration below and return it to Joan
Garthwaite, 650 Salem Road, Union,
07083, Barbara LaMort, 449 Winthrop
Road, Union, 07083, or the Parish Office.
You may also email the information to
[email protected] with Jubilee
Year in the subject line. Although there
is no fee for the evening, we need a
count of participants for materials and
refreshments. Any questions – call 908964-9261 or 908-687-0048.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Barbara, Cathy, Joan, Laura, and Sandy
—————————————————————
OPEN THE DOOR, OPEN YOUR HEART…
TO THE JUBILEE OF MERCY
I will attend the Evening of Reflection on November 13, 2015
NAME:____________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________
PHONE #: ________________________________
EMAIL:____________________________________
Please return by Wednesday, November 4, 2015
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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CAMPAIGN
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
Holy Spirit
October 3-4, 2015
ARE YOU A LIVING STONE?
Are we living stones? Or are we tired, bored,
indifferent? You know how tired, bored, indifferent Christians are; it’s ugly, isn’t it? A
Christian must be alive and joyful.
-Pope Francis
Holy Spirit Reaches $468,810
Thank you to the 249 families who have generously
supported the We Are Living Stones Campaign. We
have achieved 65% of our goal.
If you have not yet responded,
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Whether your gift is $10 each month for
48 months or $100 per month for 48 months,
EVERY GIFT OF EVERY AMOUNT
MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
We ask those of you who have not made a sacrificial
commitment to do so as soon
as possible to help us reach our goal.
Parish Case Statement
NowthatHolySpirithasreacheditsWorksof
Mercytarget,wewillreceive94± ofeverydollar
raiseduptoourWeAreLivingStonesgoalof
$716,502.
Wewilluseourproceedsfromthecampaign
forthefollowing:
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