Holy Spirit Church

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-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Holy Spirit Church
Union, NJ
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2015
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul;
the decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom
to the simple.
Sunday Collection: $8,810.00
Donations for the Week
Poor:
$7.00
Helping Hands:
$22.00
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
A message from our Pastor:
Dear Parishioners,
The month of October is a very busy one here at the parish, and there are a few events upcoming that I would
like to bring to your attention. First, this coming Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. sharp we will celebrate
one of our most popular events, the Blessing of Pets in
honor of the Feast of St. Francis. Weather permitting we
will gather by the church steps. In case of rain we will
go into the parish hall. It this happens, please bring lots
of paper towels with you. All pets with properly leashed
owners are welcome.
On Sunday, October 18th the ladies of the Rosary Society will be joining us at the 9:00am Mass as part of their
annual Communion Breakfast. I encourage all the
parish women to think about being a part of this active
society which does so much to help the church.
Later in the month on October 25th, we will again host
the devotion of the 2,000 Hail Mary’s. We have hosted
this for a few years and it is always a resounding
success. Basically, this is an all day prayer marathon,
with each section dedicated to a different intention.
There are many different ways to participate in this:
many will stay all afternoon and evening for the
complete experience, some will stay for just a short
while and others will come and go throughout the day.
There is no right or wrong way to do this. For those
here in the late afternoon and evening, food will again
be provided in the parish hall.
Fr. Armand
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 J ohn McGlynn r eq. by
Gary and Fran Bigg
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].
We hope to see you there!
Something to Pray About
We are in need of Catechists and Aides. Please
prayerfully consider sharing our faith and its traditions
with the youth of Holy Spirit Church.
Our Religious Education classes will be starting on
September 16, 2015. Classes are held on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00pm for
grades 1-6. Classes for 7th and 8th grades are held on
Monday nights from 7:00-8:30pm. If interested,
please call the office at 908-964-7533.
Currently we are looking for 7th and 8th grade catechists for Monday nights. Also we are in need of
aides for various grades on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday.
Just a Reminder:
+ Grade 1 parents, your children should register for
Religious Education this year. A child must be a part
of the Religious Education program for two consecutive years before celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Please bring a copy of their
Baptismal certificate when you register.
Religious Education Re-Registration
Registration has begun for the 2015—2016
Religious Education program. If you can not
register in person, please send or drop off your
registrations as soon as possible. Re-registration
materials were sent to each family who had a child
in the program this year. If you did not receive this
material please call the Office of Religious Education
at 908-964-7533.
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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
SUNDAY
AA Spirit of Recovery - Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
MONDAY
7th & 8th Grade Religious
Education 7:00-8:30pm
School and Parish Hall
SEPTEMBER 27th
Joan Gentile req. by Steve and
Eileen Cramer
Donald Dravis req. by Wife & Family
Msgr. John H. Koenig req. by the
Saunderson Family
Jennie and Michael Romanelli req.
by Sister and Nieces
TUESDAY
Religious Education 3:45-5:00
SEPTEMBER 28th
Wanda Yuschak req. by the St.
Philomena Association
Mary Cryan req. by John Lynch
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 26th
Roberty Donnelly Jr., req. by Fran
and Family
Mary Gleason req. by Granddaughter Megan and Family
SEPTEMBER 29th
Marie Monteverdi req. by Daughters
Michael Gunther req. by Family
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30th
7:30
Gloria Ilvento Arminio req. by
Family
8:30
Polyxeni Kakaletris req. by Patrick
Stahlberg
THURSDAY
7:30
8:30
OCTOBER 1st
Mary Cryan req. by John and
Heather Carr
Deceased Members of the
Patterson and McDonald
Families req. by Mother
FRIDAY
7:30
8:30
OCTOBER 2nd
For the People of Holy Spirit Parish
John Kovach, Sr., req. by George
and Eleanor Kovach
SATURDAY
8:30
OCTOBER 3rd
Anthony Margadonna req. by Ann
Margaret Shannon
Frank Kretchmer Sr., req. by Frank
5:30
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
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
WEDNESDAY Religious Education 3:45-5:00
Bereavement 7:30-8:30pm
Drexler Hall
THURSDAY
Religious Education 3:45-5:00
Boy Scouts 7:00-9:00pm
Parish Hall
SATURDAY Blessing of Pets 11:00am
SUNDAY
AA Spirit of Recovery-Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
SAVE THE DATE
OPEN THE DOOR, OPEN YOUR HEART…
TO THE JUBILEE OF MERCY
An Evening of Reflection for Women
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 on Friday evening,
November 13, 2015, 6:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All women are invited to attend and bring a
friend. Mark your calendar. More information will
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
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!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
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.
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.
Pro-Life Seminar:
HOLY SPIRIT 60+ CLUB NEXT MEETING will
be October 2nd, 2015 at 1.00 p.m. IN THE
CHURCH HALL. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! Please come and join us.
October 6th, 2015 Celebrate Oktoberfest at
Doolan's, Spring Lake. The cost is $55.00.
To purchase tickets, please contact Marie Kelly
at 908-687-5516
November 5,2015 Paper Mill Playhouse
Bandfstand: The Big Band Musical. The cost is
$40.00. Please contact Marie Kelly at 908-6875516
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.
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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
The Blessing of Pets
Saturday, October 3, 2014
11:00 a.m. sharp
Front Steps of Church
In case of rain, the blessing will be held in the parish hall
All pets with properly leashed owners are
welcome to attend!
Please remember:
All pets must be properly
restrained (leash, tank, cage)
All children must be
accompanied by an adult.
The parish is not responsible for the safety of
any animal or person
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