March 8, 2015 - Third Sunday of Lent

March 8, 2015 - Third Sunday of Lent
Emergency Information: In the event that the Church and Parish Offices are closed due to inclement weather or
other unforeseen circumstances, please check our parish phone number, visit our website and check our Facebook
page for updates and information. Please use your judgment when coming to Mass and remember that safety is
the primary factor.
PARISH AND SCHOOL ADDRESS:
935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Parish: Tel: 732-370-0500 Fax: 732-886-9336
School: Tel: 732-370-1515 Fax: 732-370-3555
Religious Education Office: 732-370-1515
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*Please note that the Church closes at 2:00 p.m. daily
except when there is scheduled usage.
PARISH STAFF:
Pastor: Reverend John Bambrick, Ext. 218
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Fernando Lopez, Ext. 207
[email protected]
Weekend Assistant: Monsignor Joe Ciampaglio
Deacons: Frank Jackson, Uku Mannikus, John Wanat &
Rene Perez
Seminarian: Deacon Augusto Lorenzo Gamalo, Ext 208
[email protected]
Mass Schedule:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish
Business Manager: Sherri Kroesch
[email protected], Ext. 203
Pastoral Associate: Jennifer Schlameuss-Perry
[email protected], Ext. 205
Pastoral Care Coordinator: Sr. Eileen Ivory, O.P.
[email protected], Ext. 206
Holy Days: Mass times will be announced.
Director of Music: Gina Corrao
[email protected], Ext. 217
Reconciliation/Confessions (two priests will be
Marketing: Olive Taylor
available on the following dates during Lent):
[email protected], Ext. 220
Saturday - 3/14 & 21: 4:00 p.m.
Parish Secretary: Pat Mulholland
Sundays 3/8, 15 & 22: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and Noon
[email protected], Ext. 204
By Appointment: 732-370-0500
Pastoral Associate for Information and Technology:
Anthony Gaudino
St. Vincent de Paul Assistance Hotline: 732-370-0098 [email protected], Ext. 219
Youth & Young Adult Ministries: Joey Tun
If you require the emergency services of a priest,
[email protected], Ext. 202
please call 732-370-0500 ext. 3
School Principal: Elizabeth O’Connor
[email protected], Ext. 312
Assistant School Principal: Nancy Hegedus
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Religious Education Director: Ronnie Perry
[email protected], Ext. 311
Sacramental Coordinator: Joan Myhal
[email protected], Ext. 314
Support Staff: Janel Tischler
[email protected], Ext. 318
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Below is a list of current Ministries here at St. Aloysius Parish. If you are interested in receiving
information on, volunteering for or receiving help from any of these Ministries, please call the
Parish Office and your information will be passed along to the appropriate contact person.
Altar Rosary Society
Altar Servers
Baptismal Preparation
Bible Study
Change-A-Life Uganda
Consolation/Bereavement Ministry
Catholics Returning Home
Christmas Adopt-A-Family
Evangelization
Faith Sharing Groups
Finance Committee
Fertility Support
Food Collection
Healthcare Ministry
Holy Name Society
Homebound Visits
Hospitality
Knights of Columbus
Little Children of God
Liturgical Ministries (EM, Lector)
Men’s Group
Music Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
RCIA
Respect Life
Religious Education
Social Justice/Service Projects
St. Vincent de Paul
Stewardship
Thanksgiving Dinner Drive
Ultreya/Cursillo
Ushers
Vacation Bible School
Welcome Ministry
Youth Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
The Sacraments at St. Aloysius Parish
Baptisms: We do not Baptize during Lent. The next available date for Baptisms is May 10. We generally baptize at
2:00 p.m. on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of most months. If you would like to arrange your baby's Baptism
please call the Parish Office. A baptism prep class is required.
Marriage: Couples should make arrangements and start Marriage Prep with the Parish Office at least one year in
advance of the planned wedding date and before finalizing any social plans. Couples must be registered at least
six months before booking their wedding.
Anointing of the Sick: No Longer Last Rites! If you are suffering from a terminal illness, have a chronic illness or
will be having surgery soon you can receive the Anointing of the Sick. There is no reason to wait until near death,
please call 732-370-0500 ext. 3.
First Communion and Confirmation: Please call Religious Education at 732-370-1515 ext. 311.
Adult Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA & Adult Confirmation Class): Please call Jen Perry ext. 205.
Reconciliation / Confessions: On the following Saturdays during Lent; March 14 & 21, two priests will be available
for confessions at 4:00 p.m. and on the following Sundays during Lent; March 8, 15 & 22, confessions will be heard
at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in the Church. By Appointment please call 732-370-0500.
Homebound Eucharist: We can arrange for Holy Communion to be brought to homebound
parishioners or those at a nursing home or hospital. Please call Sister Eileen ext. 206.
Sponsor Certificates: Only eligible registered parishioners can be given certification to be a sponsor for Baptisms
and Confirmations. Please call the Parish Office for more information.
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Protecting God's Children --To report the sexual abuse of minors call the diocesan hotline 1-888-296-2965 or
email [email protected].
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Dear Parish Family -
For a second straight year, the Holy Father has invited dioceses, parishes and communities to join with him in participating in 24 Hours For The Lord an initiative to allow expanded opportunities for Confession and Eucharistic
Adoration during Lent. The theme will be “God Rich In Mercy (Ephesians 2:4).
Therefore St. Aloysius Church will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13 to provide
Eucharistic Adoration. Confessions will also be offered from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. that evening (in addition to Soup
and Stations starting at 6:00 p.m.) The evening will end at 10:00 with Benediction.
We are asking people to come and sit for a quiet hour in the presence of the Lord. You are welcome to come at
any time but we would like someone present at all times. You can see what times are available by visiting our
online sign-up sheet - http://www.timetosignup.com/saintaloysiusparish/view/35239. If you are unable to access
this sheet you can also call the Parish Office to see available times.
Peace and Good - Fr. Bambrick
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St. Aloysius Parish Collections
March 1, 2015
Weekly Offering:
$ 19,614.48
2nd Collection (Mtge Reduction) $ 4,899.93
Online (477 givers):
$ 3,340.50
Updates on the appeal will be posted here as they
come in. Thank you for your continued support.
Thank you for your continued support.
Soup & Stations - Every Friday, during Lent, we observe our practice of praying the Stations of the
Cross together. At 6:00 p.m. homemade soup will be served in the School Cafeteria followed by
Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. In keeping with Lenten regulations, this will be a meatless and
simple meal. Every Friday during Lent we will break bread and pray the Stations together. The soup
will be provided by the members of several of our parish organizations. This week the Merton
prayer group will provide the soup. This Lent share common prayer and common meals…Live
community! GO GREEN…Bring your own BOWL!
Confessions: On the following Saturdays during Lent; March 14 & 21, two priests will be
available for confessions at 4:00 p.m. and on the following Sundays during Lent; March 8, 15
& 22, confessions will be heard at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in the Church.
It is the job of the whole community to initiate those who are in the RCIA process. Lent
is a special time of preparation for the Candidates and Catechumens who are approaching the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Please pray for them every day throughout Lent.
Loving Lord, You call all people to You. Thank you for helping Meghan, Greg and Ivan to hear Your call and answer it. Keep them faithful to Your Word as we draw close to the Easter Sacraments. Bless their families, sponsors
and all who support them in their faith. Let this Lent and Easter be a time of spiritual growth and awareness of
Your presence. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
The Holy Name will be holding a breakfast March 15 after the 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Masses in the School
Cafeteria. The breakfast will be scrambled eggs, pancakes, home fries, sausage and a beverage. Cost is
$5.00 per person, $10.00 per family. Profits from the breakfast will go towards two scholarships.
St. Aloysius Parish Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 2-6 will take place on Saturday,
March 28; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information and to register please email Joey at
[email protected] or call the Parish Office.
“Come Home during Lent “ - Catholics Returning Home - Catholics who have drifted away
from church are invited to attend a 5 week informal but directed program that uses a welcoming approach to encourage taking a second look at Catholicism today. The program continues
this Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office. Please encourage your family and friends who might benefit from this program to give it, to give us a try. To find out more information please call Bill at 917-751-5962 or
call the Parish Office.
Next weekend, March 14 and 15, our Parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services
Collection. This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives
around the world. The funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to
displaced refugees and Christ's love and respect to all people. Next week, please give generously to
the Catholic Relief Services Collection and help Jesus in disguise.
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Week At A Glance
Mass Intentions
Sunday, March 8:
7:00 a.m. Mass (Church)
Sunday, March 8, 2015
8:00 a.m. Confessions (Church)
7:00 a.m. Albert Coughran, r/o Colleen Coughran
8:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
Sellers and Robert Coughran
10:00 a.m. Confessions (Church)
8:30 a.m. Catherine Morton, r/o Chris, Lauren, Noelle 10:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
and Eamon
11:30 am. Breaking Open the Word (School Cafeteria)
10:30 a.m. Al White, r/o Bob Sauer
12:00 p.m. Confessions (Church)
12:30 p.m. Sally Ann Vrba, r/o Harold and Millie
12:30 p.m. Mass (Church)
Mendelson
3:30 p.m. Estudio del Biblia (Oficinas de la Parroquia)
5:00 p.m. Parishioners
5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish (Church)
6:00 p.m. Sr AYM (Old Church)
Monday, March 9, 2015
Monday, March 9:
8:00 a.m. Ryan Joseph Mogila, r/o Ed & Laura Mogila 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
8:00 p.m. Grupo de Oración (Oficinas de la Parroquia)
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Tuesday, March 10:
8:00 a.m. Patricia Loula, r/o Jake & Betty Karas
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Parish Office)
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
7:00 p.m. RCIA (Parish Office)
8:00 a.m. Thomas Fanning, r/o Bill & Christine
7:00 p.m. Catholics Returning Home (Parish Office)
Spedding
8:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation (Parish Office)
8:00 p.m. Fertility Support Group (Parish Office)
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Wednesday, March 11:
8:00 a.m. Fred O’ Boyle, r/o Marian Zipp
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Parish Office)
Friday, March 13, 2015
7:00 p.m. Support Group (Drug & Alcohol Recovery)
8:00 a.m. Joseph DiDomenico, r/o Florence, His Wife
Parish Office
Thursday, March 12:
Saturday, March 14, 2015
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church) 10:30 a.m. Faith Sharing
5:00 p.m. Martin Orr, r/o Ginny Orr
Group (Parish Office)
Friday, March 13:
Sunday, March 15, 2015
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church) followed by 24 Hours for
7:00 a.m. Melissa Tymczak, r/o Ellen Tymczak
the Lord
8:30 a.m. Charles Knueppel, r/o Christine and John
6:00 p.m. Estaciones de la Cruz (Church)
Cameron
6:00 p.m. Soup Supper (School Cafeteria)
10:30 a.m. Anthony Lauro, r/o John & Cathy Sciarra
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Church)
12:30 p.m. Marietta Salvatorelli, r/o Lynam Family
7:00 p.m. Confessions
5:00 p.m. Parishioners
10:00 p.m. Benediction
Saturday March 14:
4:00 p.m. Confessions
5:00 p.m. Mass (Church)
Weekly Readings - March 9-15
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10;
Jn 3:14– 21
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We have many options for a long term remembrance of a loved one.
Annual Enrollment – 12 Masses celebrated the 1st Friday of each month at 8:00am ($25.00 donation for 12 Masses).
Spiritual Remembrance - remember a significant milestone for the living or deceased by dedicating the items we
use for worship. A card is provided noting the item and time of dedication, and the names are printed in the
bulletin.
The Gift of Bread and Wine – Can be offered for one week (Sunday through Saturday) for a donation of $50.00.
Devotional Lamps are silent sentinels lifting up our prayer intentions to the Lord even when we cannot be physically present in the church. You can honor or remember a loved one with one of the Devotional or Shrine Candles
in the Church.
Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Holy Family Devotional Candles will be lit in honor or memory of your loved one
($25.00 donation for one week)
Shrine Candles – Located at the entrance of the Church, these candles will be lit in honor or memory of your loved
one and includes a label listing your loved one’s name for a period of one year ($250.00 donation per year)
Stars of St. Aloysius – Honor or remember someone who may have been a light in your life with a light pendant in
the church. There are a limited number of lights available in several areas of the church ($500.00 donation).
Please call the Parish Secretary, Pat Mulholland, at the Parish Office for request forms & additional information.
In Memoriam
Emily Roman, Dolores Walsh, Pauline Kinsman
Please remember in your prayers these friends of our Parish who have recently died. Please also pray for all the
deceased members of our Parish, The Souls in Purgatory, and those who died in the Service of our Country. May
they enjoy peace in new life with Christ Jesus.
Devotional Lamps - March 8 - 14
The Sanctuary Lamp burns In Memory of John Gorr, r/o Ann Gorr
The Holy Family Devotional Lamp burns In Memory of Elsa Grace, r/o MaryJane and Bill Skowronski
Intercessory Prayers
Lord of Life, you desire wholeness for your people. Be with those who ask for help. Please bring health, healing
and hope to those in our community who ask for our prayers. Amen.
Terry Monk, Rose Hubit, Sergio Francavilla, Mike Scivoletti, Eileen McTague, Lillian Given, William Reid, Charlie
Kellner, Denise Thiel, Angela Tripodi, Joseph Alphonse Weikel, John Owens, Diane Cross, Dominic Rufo, Ivan
Sriwardena, Dave Ferrao, Fred Johnson, Monique Hedegard, Bette Verticchio, Vocation Awareness, Julian
VanMiert, Lawrence Catalino, Rita Sheehan, Mark Pesavage, Barbara Miller, Barbara DeLisio, Jose A. Rivera,
Monty Williamson, Ginny Orr, Ron Rotunno, Casey Seymour, Russ Stewart, Anna Marie DeLeonardis, Joseph
Koval, Jr., Paul J. Lopes, Rick Felix, Deborah Costa, Joseph Costa, Patricia Nulty, Steve Hart, Jo-Ann Elardo, Amy
Reed, Kevin Kavanagh, Craig Mezella, Susan Raimondo, Christine Bivona, Stephen Maraldo, Christine Spedding,
Stephen Spedding, Lia Sorrentino, Tony Novembre, Ed Tracy, Philip San Filippo, Ann Williams, Carmen Russo,
Audrey Russo, John Lombardi, John Godleski, Rich Behnken.
*****Intercessory & Armed Forces Prayer List - You may have noticed that the Intercessory and Armed Forces
Prayer lists in the bulletin are growing. In an effort to update our records and allow for inclusion of all intentions,
we asked last week that you contact Olive ([email protected]/732-370-0500 ext. 220) to confirm that
you would like to continue to have your loved included in these lists in the bulletin. If your loved one’s name was
removed and you would like to have them re-added, simply email Olive and it will be replaced.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR ARMED FORCES ESPECIALLY:
OS2 David W. Beem
CLpL Eric Streiter USMC
GYSGT Chris O’Shea CPO Brian J. Mathieu
PO2 Selina Mathieu
LC Sean Ippolito
PVT Donald C. Cleaves CPT Chris Mision
SPC John E. Daly
MJR Daniel Murphy
LCPl Matthew Tracy
CPL Keith Arway
MSGT Arthur Beard
SSGT William Jansen
CPT Patrick Horan
SGT Daniel Sanchez, Jr.
1st LT. Ross Trampler LT Karen Sclasani
CPL Alex Raney
SSGT Philip Raimondo
SGT Craig Bauerlein
PFC Timothy Rodman Sheeran
SPC Daniel Beagan
SPC Martin M. Kabba
SFC Matthew Brickley PVT Angel Louis Merced, Jr
LT. Brian M. Schoenig LCpl Tyler-Pucilowski-Lawrence
PVT Kyle Haren
HTFA Kevin Thompson
22nd Engineering Clearance Company
CPO Christopher McCormack
WO1 Michael Lynch
CPT Thomas Dirienz
LT2 George Wolchko
SSGT Andrew Monigan
LCPL William Nelson
CPT Scott Davis
PVT John Jad DeStefano
MSGT Darryl Guppy
PVT Sean Brenner
LCPL Matthew Ribera
PFC Thomas J. Crennan, Jr
1LT– Laura A. Newman
CPT Patricia McDonald
SPC Johanna Lovallo
CDR Matthew James Bowen USN
PVT Michael R. Collins USMC
EM3 John Questel
PFC James Strong
SN Robert Titus
Cpt. Daniel P. Brady
SGT Michael Perez
OS3 Steven Chennells
LT Matthew Smith
CPT Michael Loconsolo
CPT Robert Murphy
CPL Brandon A Densmore
GM3 Patrick Bedrose
SFC Raymond Ostrowski
LT2 Robert F. Farrell
PFC Adam Felibrico
MSGT Leo VanMiert
SSGT Anthony Capasso
You may email updates, additions of the names of your loved ones you would like included in both our Intercessory Prayer
and Armed Forces Prayer lists to Olive Taylor at [email protected] or call 732-370-0500 ext. 220.
Welcome to our Parish
We welcome all new residents to Jackson, and invite you to become registered parishioners so that you may receive
all the benefits of belonging to a faith community.
We ask that all families and adult individuals be registered members. To register, please fill out a
registration form which can be found in the Gathering Space of the Church, or by stopping by the
Parish Office.
We welcome the following newly registered parishioners: John & Michelle DeCesare, Daniel & Cathlene Stump,
Mara Lourdes Flores.
The Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Trenton invites you to pray for life
at the Diocesan Witness for Life 2015 on Saturday, March 14. Celebrate the Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. at St Anthony Church, 121 Bridge Street, Red Bank then
prayerfully walk in solidarity to Planned Parenthood in Shrewsbury to Pray the
Rosary for Life. Afterwards you are invited to return to St. Anthony's for light refreshments, conversation and a
presentation of the Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video Awards. St. Aloysius School is proud to announce that
the Respect Life committee has awarded 8th Grade Student, Chris Kuran 3rd place in his age category for his Respect Life video. This video will be among those presented at this event.
Is God Calling You? If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the
ages of 18 and 40, and you are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a
priest, you are cordially invited to attend this month’s discernment meeting on
Sunday, March 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Holy Eucharist Church (Pope John
XXIII Faith Formation Wing, in adjunction within the Church,) at 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, New Jersey. Join Rev. Andrew Jamieson as he shares in his ministry of the priesthood, great conversation, and a meal.
Evening concludes with a celebration of the Liturgy, marking the beginning of the most solemn time of the Church
year. You are welcome to attend! Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at
[email protected] or by calling 609-406-7449. Join us at this exciting time as you discover this
awesome way of serving the Lord and respond to His invitation! We look forward to seeing you!
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Faith Formation
Calling all RCIA Old Timers! If you have gone through the RCIA process or Adult Confirmation Classes at
St. Al's or any other Catholic parish, we would like to invite you to a monthly gathering of "Keeping Current" which meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Office. We'll share our faith,
talk about our experiences since initiation, and engage in continued education in the faith. Our next session will be
Sunday, March 15. There is no need to RSVP, but if you'd like to, or like more info, please contact Jen.
Little Children of God - Children from ages three to seven are welcome to participate in a Children’s Liturgy of the
Word at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass throughout the school year. The children are dismissed to the Old Church before the first reading, and then experience God’s Word through song, games and crafts during the Liturgy of the
Word at Mass. The children return to Mass after the Prayer of the Faithful.
Faith Sharing Group - The Merton Faith Sharing group meets each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish
Office. All are welcome. If you would you like to be a member of this faith sharing group please call
Sister Eileen at the Parish Office on ext. 206.
God is Calling You!!!!! God calls each of us into a deeper relationship each day. If you are not Catholic, or if you
are a Catholic who has not received all of your Sacraments, come check out the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults). See if full participation in the Church is what God is calling you to. Most Tuesday nights, from 7:00 - 8:00
p.m. in the Parish Office, we have informal sessions where you can come, ask questions and find out if this is right
for you. There is no commitment when you come to Inquiry, but if you want to pursue initiation, we’ll tell you
what steps need to be taken. Join us for Inquiry, check the parish website or call Jen for information. Our next
meeting date will be Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Attention Catholics Who Are Not Confirmed… If you are an adult and have not yet received the Sacrament
of Confirmation, this is the class for you. We meet most Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. (and once a month on the
first Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m.). Our next meeting date is Tuesday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m. The class is conversational, adult learning with a little bit of required reading. You will learn A LOT about the Bible, your
faith and yourself. For more information please contact Jen in the Parish Office at 732-370-0500 ext. 205.
Breaking Open the Word...At Church! For years, now, Sr. Eileen and Jen have been offering reflection
questions on the Sunday readings for families to share at home. After the 10:30 a.m. Mass, Jen offers an
opportunity to Break Open the Word at Church. Anyone who would like to is welcome to join Jen in the
Cafeteria for a quick exegesis (explanation of the readings) and some questions for faith sharing. The
whole thing lasts approximately 30 minutes. We will provide questions for all age groups. You can sit with your
family, grab a group of friends, or meet new people to share with. For more information, contact Jen at the Parish
Office. No need to register for this--it will be pretty informal. Just come on by, and if you want to, bring a Bible!
Protecting God's Children - Making the Church a safe environment for all, particularly children and at-risk
adults, is a major priority of the administration and staff of Saint Aloysius Church. Please take a look at the
posters and "Safe Environment & Standards of Conduct Policy" that are posted on the bulletin board in
the Gathering Space of the Church. You may also see what we have in place by clicking the banner on our
parish website, or typing in: www.saintaloysiusonline.org/protecting-children. If you have any questions or
would like to learn more about how to make our church, homes and community safer, please contact Jen at 732370-0500, ext. 205 or email [email protected].
Bible Study - Meets most 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (10:30 a.m.-noon) and Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 p.m.) of
the month in the Parish Office. Our next meeting dates are March 10 and 11. The morning group is
studying Letter to the Hebrews and the evening group is studying Acts of the Apostles. Come for an informal exploration of God’s Word. Call Jen in the Parish Office, or just come on by!
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Outreach
Support Groups - St. Aloysius Parish is offering monthly support groups that take place on
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office. Please come to the front door of the Parish Office. All
groups are confidential. 1st Wednesday of the month is: Divorced and Separated (Apr 1). 2nd week is
Drug and Alcohol Recovery (Mar. 11), 3rd week is Bereavement (Mar. 18), 4th week is Well Spouses
(for those caring for a spouse who is ill or disabled) (Mar. 25). For more information, or to register for the group
you would like to attend, please call Jen at ext. 205. Remember, there is hope. **Please note - In order to be able
to continue with these support groups, a freewill donation at each session is requested.
St. Aloysius Men’s Group – is a collection of men from the Parish who are seeking to
become better Catholic men through fellowship, prayer, study, and putting faith in action.
We meet the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Knights of Columbus Hall and the 3rd
Wednesday of the month in the Parish Office at 8:00 p.m. Our next meeting will take place
at the Parish Office on March 18. For more info, contact John at 732-363-7464 or [email protected]. Join our
Men’s Group on the 4th Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. as we serve “Saturday Soup” in a
nearby soup kitchen. Contact Steve at 848-207-7523/[email protected] or see the bulletin board in the
Gathering Space for scheduled events.
Annulment Information Sessions - For many people, the process of marriage annulment is very
mysterious, often accompanied by considerable misinformation. In order to dispel misconceptions,
the diocese sponsors Annulment Information Sessions annually in parishes within each county of the
diocese. St. Aloysius Parish is hosting the Ocean County session on Wednesday, March 25 from 7:30 9:00 p.m. The speaker for this session will be Deacon Joseph A. Hannawacker. For more
information on this session or other local sessions, call 609 406-7434 or email [email protected].
Fertility Support Group - Are you and your spouse experiencing difficulty trying to conceive? You are not
alone! St. Aloysius’ Fertility Support Ministry is open to all couples struggling as they seek to build their
families. Meetings will take place at the Parish Office from 8:00–9:30 p.m. on the following dates; March
10, April 14 and May 12. For more information contact Jeani at 732-363-7464 or [email protected].
St. Aloysius' Care Ministry is dedicated to reaching out to the elderly in our local nursing homes.
There is a great need for volunteers to assist the residents with recreational activities (bingo, sing-alongs, arts and crafts, etc.) but the need is even greater for kind interaction and caring friendship. It is
a wonderful feeling to know that you are bringing a little joy into the lives of fellow community
members. Meetings will begin soon and dates and times will be posted in the bulletin. For more information call
Sr. Eileen at 732-370-0500 ext. 206 or Helen Paolicelli at 732-948-8408.
Come grow with us! The Jackson division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians had a successful launch
last May. As the largest Irish Catholic organization in the world, our division members share in their
exploration into our Irish heritage and culture. We meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Bartley
Road on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. For more information please contact Patrick Jockel
at 732-279-6488 or [email protected]. Please also visit our website -www.aohmichaeldavitt.com.
A Retreat for Widows - April 10-12 at the Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ. Join with other
widows as we look at our own individual stories for courage and wisdom. We hope to discover how in the sharing
of our stories, we continue to find strength and hope. There will be time for sharing in small groups. Eucharist
and other appropriate liturgies. Beach walks, socials and fun are also included. Cost is $130 per person, double
occupancy. For more information visit www.capemaymarianists.org.
Attention all Vendors, Crafters and Flea Market Sellers. Coming May 16 to Donovan Catholic-Griffin Grand
Market. Reserve your spot now Outside Space $35/Inside Space $45. Food–Music–Games for Kids. For an
application and information contact Erin 732-349-8801 ext. 2433 or [email protected].
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Church March
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Aloysius,
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St. Aloysius School News (PreK 4 through 8th Grade) - www.staloysiusschool.com
19th Annual Gift Auction will take place on
Saturday, March 28 at Woodlake Country
Club. Ticket order forms, pre-raffle ticket
order forms and sponsor forms are available on the
school website - www.staloysiusschool.com. Donations
are also greatly appreciated and suggested items are
also available at the school website.
Registration paperwork for new students at St. Aloysius School is now
available. If you are interested in registering your child for the 2015/2016 school year please call
the school office at 732-370-1515 ext. 312. If you would
like to take a tour of our school please call the School
Office so we can schedule one for you.
The PTA is in need of FILLERS for baskets - get a jump
start on spring cleaning and donate those unopened
"bargains" and gifts you've been saving for the right
occasion. Donations can be left in the Gathering Space
labeled PTA Gift Auction. Thank you in advance for
your generosity.
Please join us for our next 5 week session of the popular Books and Bounce
program for 2-4 year olds at St. Aloysius School. The dates are; March 19, 26, April 16, 30 and
May 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $25. Space is
limited; email [email protected] to reserve
your spot.
Please join us for our next Dining To Donate
event at Applebee’s on Route 9 in Howell on
Thursday, March 19 anytime from 11:00 a.m.
until 9:00 p.m. Vouchers are needed and available on
the school website or in the rack in the Gathering
Space.
For more happenings at St. Aloysius School please visit
our website at www.staloysiusschool.com or
Follow us on Twitter at @SASGators
Follow us on Facebook at Saint Aloysius School
Upcoming Youth Nights - Old Church
Senior AYM (Grades 9-12) - Most Sundays - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Next dates - Sundays; March 8 & 15
Junior AYM (Grades 7 & 8) - 1st & 3rd Fridays - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Next dates - Friday, March 6 & 20
*You do not need to register for any Youth Night—just show up!*
Upcoming AYM Events and Service Opportunities:
Soup & Stations: Friday, March 13 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria (Everyone in Grades 7 through 12
are invited to serve).
Diocesan Youth Celebration (DYC) - Sunday, March 22 at Notre Dame HS (for everyone in Grades 8 through 12).
Registration is still open.
Parish Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the School Gym (Everyone in Grades 7
through 12 are invited to help run and host this event).
Upcoming Young Adult Events:
Soup & Stations: Each Friday of Lent, our Parish offers a simple meal of meatless soup in the
School Cafeteria, followed by praying the Stations of the Cross together in the Church. The Simple meal starts at 6:00 p.m. and Stations at 7:00 p.m. On Friday March 13, we have an opportunity to do service by providing and serving soup to our parishioners, families and friends. (we also need your help
making soup). Please contact Joey if you can help.
Faith & Social - everyone is invited to join us on Saturday, March 21 for 5:00 p.m. Mass and a Social event afterwards. We will either do Pizza and Laser Tag at iPlay America in Freehold or Pizza and Bowling in Howell. Contact Joey Tun for more details.
AYM is a place where teens are welcomed and accepted; learn about the discipleship of Christ and share their gifts with
each other and the community through fun programs, services and events.
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Church of St. Aloysius, Jackson, NJ
Breaking Open the Word at Home by Sister Eileen Ivory, O.P.
Today’s Gospel gives us a very rare glimpse of Jesus being angry. He perceives that the
many activities taking place in the temple have very little, if anything, to do with worship
of God his Father. In this scenario Jesus teaches us an important lesson; sometimes anger
is justified; sometimes anger is demanded.
Incidents that infringe upon the rights of others can require that we be angry enough to respond in such a way as
to address the wrong.
Kids: When was the last time you stood up for another kid? Why did you do that? Did you feel your anger was
correct? Talk to Jesus about the decision you made.
Teens and Adults: As you look around at the world, what makes you angry? Do you think you are right to be angry? Is it enough to be angry? What can you do? How does this tie in with Lent?
Healthcare Ministry – Watch Out for Hypothermia
Older adults can lose body heat fast …faster than when they were young. A big chill can turn
into a dangerous problem. Doctors call this serious problem hypothermia. Being outside in
the cold, or even being in a very cold house, can lead to hypothermia. A high wind can quickly
lower your body temperature. Try to stay inside or in a warm place.
Checklist for Keeping warm Outside:
Dress for the weather if you must go out.
Wear loose layers of clothing.
Put on a hat, scarf, gloves and warm socks.
Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it’s snowy.
Early signs of Hypothermia
Cold feet and hands
Shivering
Puffy or swollen face
Pale Skin
Acting sleepy
Being angry or confused
Slower than normal speech or slurring words
Call 911 right away if you think someone has warning signs
The contemporary band will be taking a break throughout the Lenten season. Other traditional
music will be provided at Mass and we will return for the 12:30 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday.
New musicians and singers are encouraged to audition. Please contact Gina at
[email protected] to set up an audition.
The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast (Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs,
Drinks) to benefit the Jackson Food Pantry at the Jackson Senior Center at 45 Don Connor Blvd Jackson on Sunday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The only admission per person is to bring
baby items such as diapers, wipes, formula, baby cereals, or baby juices. Your donations go a long way
in helping those in need. Jackson Rotary Club is also sponsoring a trip to Atlantic City on Sunday,
March 29. The cost is $32 which includes bus, lunch and beverages on the bus, $25 back in Slot Play and gratuity
for the bus driver. Bus leaves from Brookwood Plaza at 12 Noon and returns at 9:00 p.m. This trip supports
Rotary charities. For reservations call Tom Barchie at 732-207-4029 or 732-367-6284.
At Notre Dame HS in Lawrenceville, NJ students learn to apply lessons of faith, leadership and learning
to the big tests of life. Apply now for fall admission to the Class of ‘19. Admissions test, March 20 at
8:00 a.m. For additional information please contact the Admissions Office at 609-882-7900 ext. 139.
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COMUNIDAD HISPANA DE LA PARROQUIA ST. ALOYSIUS
Domingo 8 de marzo 2015
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
El Padre John Bambrick nuestro párroco y yo el Padre Fernando, queremos invitarlos a que partcipen de
la celebración de la Semana Santa del 29 de Marzo al 5 de Abril de 2015. A continuación, encontraran
los días y las horas de las celebraciones en Español.
Domingo 29 de Marzo, celebraremos Domingo de Ramos a las 3:00 p.m.
El Viernes 3 de Abril celebraremos la liturgia del Viernes Santo a las 6:00 p.m.
Domingo de Resurrección, lo celebraremos el Domingo 5 de Abril a las 3:00 pm
INFORMACION SOBRE ANULACION MATRIMONIAL - Para mucha gente, el proceso de anular
un matrimonio es misterioso y está acompañado la mayoría de las veces de información errónea. Para disipar estas falsas concepciones, la Diócesis de Trenton ha preparado dos sesiones de
información para la nulidad del matrimonio a todas aquellas personas que están interesadas en
adquirir más información sobre este tema. Las sesiones serán el Martes, 16 de Marzo en Saint
Anthony of Padua Church, 251 Franklin Street. en Hightstown de 7:30-9:00 y el Martes, 19 de Febrero en Christ
the Redeemer, 426 Pine Street, en Mount Holly de 7:30-9:00. Para más información, llamar al (609) 403-7165 o
email a [email protected]. No hay registración formal.
Retiro cuaresmal interparroquial
Dia:
Sábado Marzo 21
Lugar: Iglesia St Aloysius Jackson, 935 Bennetts Mill Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Hora: 8am a 3pm
Confesiones y exposición del Santísimo
“Día de perdon,
sanación y esperanza:
tu y tu familia lo
Merecen”
todo el día habrá cuidado y catequesis para los niños.
PREDICADORES:
P. Carlos Aguirre : St. Joseph - Toms River
P. Fernando Lopez : St. Aloysius – Jackson
P. Walter Quiceno: St. Jerome – West Long Branch
P. Rene Pulgarin: Cristo Redentor – Mt. Holly
ASISTENCIA CON LAS ESTAMPILLAS PARA COMIDA: Un representante del Banco de Comida de los Condados de Monmouth y Ocean estará disponible el último jueves de cada mes en las oficinas de la parroquia
para responder preguntas y brindar asistencia a quienes lo necesiten. Este representante estará aquí el jueves
26 de marzo de 12:30 p.m. hasta 3:30 p.m. NO se necesita pedir cita. Para mas información comuníquese con
Sonia Gonzalez al numero 732-312-3358.
MINISTROS Y SERVIDORES DE LA PARROQUIA
Rosalba Angeles + Freddy y Elena Carvaja + Enid Medina+ Kevin Carvajal (Monaguillo) + José y Melissa (Monaguillos)
ACTIVIDADES PARROQUIALES PARA LA COMUNIDAD (en las oficinas de la parroquia):
Estudio del Biblia: Domingos 3:30 p.m. seguido de la Santa Misa. Grupo de Oración: Lunes 8:00 p.m. Talleres de
Oración: Jueves 7:00 p.m. No se le olvide llevar el Boletín a casa para estar informado.
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Domingo 08 de marzo 2015
Tercer domingo de Cuaresma
Cuando Jesús purificó el templo de Jerusalén, él se estaba presentando como el
nuevo “templo” que reemplazaba al antiguo y al mismo tiempo demostraba el
celo consumidor que Jesús sentía por la casa de su Padre, porque sabía que el
templo debía ser el lugar sagrado, para que el pueblo lo viera a él como el
nuevo templo de Dios.
Los romanos destruyeron el templo de Herodes en el año 70 d.C. y eso fue una tragedia espantosa para Israel.
Pero los cristianos se consolaban sabiendo que el templo, como centro de la presencia de Dios, había sido sustituido por Cristo resucitado y glorificado, porque en Cristo, Dios estaba presente en su pueblo y el sacrificio de Jesús
reemplazaba definitivamente la necesidad de los sacrificios constantes. Todo lo que Dios había hecho para
preparar al pueblo había llegado a la consumación en su Hijo Jesucristo.
En efecto, Cristo Jesús es el nuevo comienzo de lo que Dios realiza entre su pueblo. Por eso San Pablo insistía en
predicar a Cristo crucificado, aun cuando ello fuera piedra de tropiezo para los que buscaban señales milagrosas o
alguna nueva filosofía. Para el apóstol era imprescindible que los creyentes reconocieran en Cristo el poder de Dios para actuar y la sabiduría de Dios para entender (1 Corintios 1, 22-25).
Ahora bien, ¿reconocemos nosotros la singularidad de Jesús? ¿Podemos apreciar que todo el plan de Dios está
lleno de la persona de Cristo? ¿Lo consideramos como la nueva obra de Dios y el cumplimiento de todo lo que el
Señor ha hecho en el pasado? ¿O es una roca de tropiezo, que tratamos de hacer aceptable para nuestra forma de
pensar del siglo XXI? Ojalá aceptemos esta nueva obra de Dios, que es el único camino, la única verdad, la única
vida: nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el nuevo templo de Dios.
INFORMACION PARROQUIAL
●El Padre Fernando estará disponible para confesiones todos los domingos a las 4:30 p.m. y después de misa hasta
las 6:30 p.m. De igual forma si necesita una bendición a su casa, visita o guía espiritual puede coordinar los detalles
con él después de la misa.
●Toda persona que desea el beneficio de algún Sacramento debe estar registrada en nuestra comunidad por lo
menos con tres meses de anticipación al sacramento o servicio requerido. Pero para asuntos de matrimonio -se
requiere estar registrado mínimo un año, y se debe hablar con el sacerdote directamente.
Requisitos para el Sacramento del Bautizo:
1. Estar registrados en la parroquia por lo menos 3 meses antes del bautizo
2. Registro de nacimiento del bebe.
3. uno o dos padrinos.
Requisitos para los padrinos:
A. Traer carta de la parroquia a la que pertenecen
B. Estar soltero (a) o casados por la Iglesia, no se permite ser padrino (a) quienes viven en unión libre o casados
por lo civil.
C. Asistir a la charla pre-bautismal con los padres del bebe.
NOTA: los niños y niñas de siete (7) años en adelante que no hayan sido bautizados, deben ser inscritos por los
padres al catecismo antes de recibir los sacramentos.
●ESTAMOS AQUI PARA AYUDARLOS. Si necesita ayuda inmediata con alimentos para su familia hable con el P.
Fernando. De igual forma usted se puede contactar con la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl de Jackson, que se encarga de ayudar a las personas que estén pasando por momentos difíciles. Para comunicarse con la Sociedad de
San Vicente de Paúl llame al Tel: 732-370-0098.
●Si usted está interesado en participar en la celebración de la misa ya sea como lector, presentador de ofrendas, o
en el coro por favor comuníquese con alguno de los miembros del Comité de Líderes.
●Por favor, si no se ha registrado aun, hágalo de Lunes a Vienes de 8:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. en la oficina parroquial. Si
necesita ayuda en español, pregunte por el P. Fernando. Si ya esta registrado y no le han llegado los sobres para la
ofrenda, por favor comuníquese con la secretaria a los números de la parroquia.
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