January 25, 2015 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 25, 2015 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Emergency Contact 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 2:30 p.m. daily
except when there is scheduled usage.
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. (*Mass with Contemporary Music)
5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish
Holy Days: Mass times will be announced.
Reconciliation/Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
By Appointment: 732-370-0500
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]
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
Director of Music: Gina Corrao
[email protected], Ext. 217
Marketing: Olive Taylor
[email protected], Ext. 220
Parish Secretary: Pat Mulholland
[email protected], Ext. 204
Youth & Young Adult Ministries: Joey Tun
St. Vincent de Paul Assistance Hotline: 732-370-0098 [email protected], Ext. 202
If you require the emergency services of a priest,
please call 732-370-0500 ext. 3
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School Principal: Elizabeth O’Connor
[email protected], Ext. 312
Assistant School Principal: Nancy Hegedus
[email protected], Ext. 313
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
Carnival Volunteers
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: Currently 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: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Both 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,
This weekend we mark the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. The theme is: “Catholic Schools; Communities of
Faith, Knowledge and Service”.
The theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities - small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation.
Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged.
The logo features a swirl of colors interacting around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The
vibrancy of the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community
life that are present in our Catholic schools.
The Diocesan celebration of Catholic Schools Week begins on a sobering note, it has been announced that three of
our 48 Schools will close in June, they are; St. Dennis in Manasquan, Holy Family in Lakewood and Incarnation/St.
James in Trenton. A decision on a 4th school has not yet been made.
Happily, our school is strong and vibrant. As a parish community it is important, even essential, that we support
Catholic Education for our school to remain strong.
On behalf of the whole parish I thank our teachers, support staff and administration for their good work in striving
for excellence on a daily basis. I thank those of you who supported the establishment of a Catholic School in your
parish and who continue to say “yes” through prayer and sacrifice to sustain Catholic Education in Jackson. I thank
our parents for choosing Catholic Education and making the sacrifices necessary for our children to grow in a
Catholic environment where Jesus is Lord and Teacher! Together all of us create a community of Faith,
Knowledge and Service in the spirit of the Gospel.
Please join us for our School’s Open House this Sunday (Jan.25) anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon or on Friday
January 30 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. You are also cordially invited to join us for the closing Mass for Catholic Schools
Week on Friday Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate Catholic Education!
Peace and Good – Fr. Bambrick
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Mass Intentions
Sunday, January 25, 2015
7:00 a.m. Gerald Niziolek, r/o Russ & Diana White
8:30 a.m. Gale Zipp, r/o Peter & John Zipp
10:30 a.m. Monty Touzalin, r/o Brigid Touzalin
12:30 p.m. Carmela Silletto, r/o Ronald & Rosalind
Silletto
5:00 p.m. Parishioners
Monday, January 26, 2015
8:00 a.m. Michael Kakos, r/o His Family
2:30 p.m. CareOne
Elynor Campbell, r/o Johnson Family
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
8:00 a.m. Mardella Johnson, r/o Glen & Jodi Kipila
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
8:00 a.m. Carl Orecchio, r/o Kathy Orecchio
Thursday, January 29, 2015
8:00 a.m. Kinsella & Coleman Families, r/o Maureen
Coleman
Friday, January 30, 2015
8:00 a.m. Daniel Errico, r/o Mulvihill Family
10:30 a.m. Agnes Costello, r/o Peter Gozsa
Saturday, January 31, 2015
5:00 p.m. Patricia Loula, r/o Ray & Barbara Hosbach
Sunday, February 1, 2015
7:00 a.m. Louise Narissi, r/o Pam & Joe Lopez
8:30 a.m. Kathleen & Leo Fitzsimmons, r/o Ceal &
Tom Cetnar
10:30 a.m. Alma Noble, r/o Joe & MaryAnn Plesniak
12:30 p.m. Maria & Vincenzo Ricci, r/o Ann Marie
Mastro
5:00 p.m. Parishioners
Week At A Glance
Sunday, January 25:
7:00 a.m. Mass (Church)
8:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
9:00 a.m. School Open House (School)
10:00 a.m. Confessions (Church)
10:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
11:30 am. Breaking Open the Word (School Cafeteria)
12:30 p.m. Mass with contemporary music (Church)
3:30 p.m. Estudio del Biblia (Oficinas de la Parroquia)
5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish (Church)
6:00 p.m. Sr AYM (Old Church)
7:00 p.m. Wedding & Liturgy Planning Workshop
(Church)
Monday, January 26:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul (School Cafeteria)
7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parish Office)
8:00 p.m. Grupo de Oración (Oficinas de la Parroquia)
Tuesday, January 27:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Parish Office)
7:00 p.m. RCIA (Parish Office)
8:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation (Parish Office)
Wednesday, January 28:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass
7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Parish Office)
7:00 p.m. Support Group (Well Spouses) Parish Office
Thursday, January 29:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
10:30 a.m. Faith Sharing Group (Parish Office)
Friday, January 30:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
9:15 a.m. Open House (School)
10:30 a.m. School Mass (Church)
Saturday January 31:
4:00 p.m. Confessions
5:00 p.m. Mass (Church)
Mass Readings for January 26 - February 1
Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41
Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk1:21-28
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St. Aloysius Parish Collections
January 18, 2015
Weekly Offering:
2nd Collection (Dioc Assmt):
Online (465 givers):
$ 16,961.74
$ 4,001.40
$ 3,152.60
Thank you for your continued support.
Goal: $ 100,000
Pledged: $ 100,00
Participation: 8%
Paid: $98,316.00
Donors: 460
Thank you for your continued support.
St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Monday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. All
members are encouraged to attend. New members are always needed. Please consider joining in the
good work of St. Vincent de Paul. Sincere thanks to the people of St. Aloysius and St. Monica for your
generous support. For more information please call Carol Rogers at 732-276-7399 or Maryann Daquila
at 732-833-9193.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Do you knit or crochet? Then please come and share you gift so we can
make prayer shawls and baby blankets for our community. Our next meeting is on Monday, January
26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Office. For more info please call Kathie Stasny at 732-367-7521.
Diocesan Youth Celebration (D.Y.C). Each year, the Diocesan Youth Celebration gathers hundreds of Youth from around the Diocese to come together as one family of faith. On Sunday
March 22, young people in our Diocese will experience the larger church community and witness
the diversity of our Diocese of Trenton. It is a day of a variety of exciting opportunities such as;
keynote presentation from nationally known speakers, workshops to deepen faith and build life
skills, powerful praise and worship to come face to face with Jesus and His love and mercy in the Sacrament and
liturgy, and of course making new friendships. This event takes place at Notre Dame HS, Lawrenceville, NJ and
everyone in Grades 8 through 12 are invited. Cost is $15 per person until February 6 (cost increases after that
date). Please RSVP to Joey Tun by February 6 so that we may plan accordingly.
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 kindly ask that you contact Olive ([email protected]/732-3700500 ext. 220) at the Parish Office by January 31 to confirm that you would like to continue to have
your loved included in these lists in the bulletin. If you have any questions please call or email Olive.
World Day of the Sick - February 11, 2015. In observance of World Day of the Sick on Wednesday,
February 11, we will have the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick directly after the 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass
in the Church. Everyone who is in need of this sacrament, is invited to attend.
Registration paperwork for new students at St. Aloysius School will be
available at the Open House this Sunday. If you are interested in registering your child for the 2015/2016 school year but are unable to make
the Open House, please call the school office at 732-370-1515 ext. 312.
If you are unable to come to the Open Houses (1/25 and 1/30) but would like to take a tour of our school please call
the School Office so we can schedule one for you.
The Saint Aloysius Altar Rosary Society Communion Mass will take place on Sunday, February 1 at 8:30
a.m. in the Church. All the women of the parish are invited to join us as we pray the Rosary on Monday,
February 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria.
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We have many options for a long term remembrance of a loved one.
Perpetual 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
Mary Ann Tambo
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 - January 25-31
The Sanctuary Lamp burns In Memory of Valentina Odetta & Edward Janiec, r/o Margaret Janiec
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. JoAnn Elardo, Terry Monk, Rose Hubit, Sergio
Francavilla, Graysen McDow, Rose Rubino, John Godleski, Pat Heitzman, Margaret Cuny, Joseph Scalzo, Jean Butler, Joseph Brickley,
Shawn Brickley, Ann Williams, Paul Frankowski, Angela Saverino, Mohamed Elgibaly, Deborah Costa, Joseph Costa Jr., Craig Mazzolla,
Lia Sorrentino, Susan Raimondo, Albert Ingrassia, Jessica Deiter, Brenda Long, Jackie and Tom Semder, Eddie Marotta, Dawn DeStefano,
Laurie Stune Martinez, Moriah Burr, Judy Marvin, Jennifer Carr, Rich Felix, Mimi Brady, Tammie, Bailey & Holly, Christine Vivona,
Connee and Mike Scivoletti, Susan Donnelly, Roy and Kay Bartz, Helen Maraldo, Sean & Nicole Heinze, Liam Patrick McGoohan,
Armando San Juan, Lynn Pobok, Kathryn Grace, Elaine Costello, Richard Pedone, Eileen Weiderspan, Margaret McPherson, Pam Hohman
Kortrey, Edwin Ortiz-Arce, Albert Miller, Carol Ann Fedorare, Ciara Elise Kerrigan, Eileen McTague, Kevin Kavanagh, Patricia Nulty,
Karen Melough, June and Tom Farrell, Jane Marie Phillips, Amy Barts, Mildred Hickey, Lillian Given, William Reid, Rose Liming, Joanne
Whalen, Doris Struble, Amy Reed, Jacqueline Mooney, Pat Rall, Suze Buannic, Joanne Golombos, Sheila Mamazza, Jacqueline Richards,
Fred Britton, Rocco Carpinelli, Della Campbell, Jason DeMaio, Angela Messina, Adam Campbell, Alessandra LoConte, Joel Wohlman,
Lance Hilkene, Tony Zito, Candy Sherman, John Corsentino, John Cifrodella, Deborah Burr, Araxi Chiavoni, Rosemarie DiStefano,
GeriAnn Fracasso, Charlie Kellner, Andrea & Matt’s Baby, Frank Gustafson, Doreen Dupont, David Bakos, Patricia Atkins, Audrey Russo,
Denise Ippolito, Denise Thiel, Ed Tracy, Steven Hart, Patrica Crothers, Patricia Nulty, John Greco, Moisis Costi, Angela Tripodi, Joseph
Alphonse Weikel, John Owens, Rosemarie Golombos, Mary Noraas, Sr. Margaret Smith, Logan Tucker, Diane Cross, Anthony Galizio,
Dominic Rufo, Noah Burr, Johnna Pacifico, Ivan Sriwardena, Dave Ferrao, Fred Johnson, Monique Hedegard, Bette Verticchio, Suzanne
Coleman, 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.
**If you have changes or updates to make to this list, please email [email protected].
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR ARMED FORCES ESPECIALLY:
OS2 David W. Beem
CLpL Eric Streiter USMC
CPL Alfred Brenner
GYSGT Chris O’Shea
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.
PFC Steve Gransky
CPO Christopher McCormack
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 PFC Gregory Arfuso
PVT Kyle Haren
HTFA Kevin Thompson
22nd Engineering Clearance Company
CPT Robert Murphy
1st LT. Ross Trampler
CPT Patricia McDonald
WO1 Michael Lynch
CPO Brian J. Mathieu
LT2 George Wolchko
SSGT Andrew Monigan
LCPL William Nelson
CPT Scott Davis
PVT John Jad DeStefano
MSGT Darryl Guppy
LT Karen Sclasani
LCPL Matthew Ribera
PFC Thomas J. Crennan, Jr
1LT– Laura A. Newman
SGT Christopher Roitzsch USMC
LCpl Tyler-Pucilowski-Lawrence
CDR Matthew James Bowen USN
PVT Michael R. Collins USMC
PFC Adam Felibrico
EM3 John Questel
CPT Thomas Dirienz
SN Robert Titus
Cpt. Daniel P. Brady
SGT Michael Perez
OS3 Steven Chennells
LT Matthew Smith
CPT Michael Loconsolo
PVT Sean Brenner
CPL Brandon A Densmore
SN Patrick Bedrose
SFC Raymond Ostrowski
SSGT Philip Biasé
PFC James Strong
MSGT Leo VanMiert
SSGT Anthony Capasso
LT2 Robert F. Farrell
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: Melissa Murphy, Michelle Masera, Jennifer
& Anthony Adamo, Lauren Masera, Daniel Byrnes, Brigida & Scott Alexander & Vincent Ceglia.
Congratulations
Baptisms:
Annie Ellen Belardo, Grace Ann Dougherty & Amber Grace Overstreet.
Young Parishioner Spotlight - Congratulations to the following Young Parishioners on their recent
successes. Chris Mulholland for being named Athlete of the Month at Jackson Liberty HS, Gianluca
DiUbaldi for getting straight A’s in his first semester, Stephanie Bivona for being named both a Beta
Scholar and being elected to the Phi Sigma Society (biological sciences honor society) and Salvatore
Bivona for making Alpha Lambda Delta (top 20% of freshman class).
And to the following students for making Dean’s List;
Alex Mulholland - Rowan University, NJ
James Mulholland - University of Maryland, MD
Gianluca DiUbaldi - Providence College, RI
Stephanie Bivona - Washington & Jefferson College, PA
Salvatore Bivona - Rider University, NJ
If your child has had a recent success (college, high school, grade school, sports, etc.) that you would like to share
with the parish, please email the details to Olive Taylor at [email protected] so we may include it
other Young Parishioner Spotlight features in the bulletin.
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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, February 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, January 27 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, January 27 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 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 January 27 & 28. 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 (Feb. 4). 2nd
week is Drug and Alcohol Recovery (Feb. 11), 3rd week is Bereavement (Feb. 18), 4th week is Well
Spouses (for those caring for a spouse who is ill or disabled) (Jan 28). For more information, or to
register for the group you would like to attend, please call Jen at ext. 205. Remember, there is hope.
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;
February 10, March 10, April 14 and May 12. For more information contact Jeani at 732-363-7464 or
[email protected].
Small Christian Communities: Here we share the different gifts that God has given to each one of
us. We respect each others beliefs and faith traditions. Small Christian Communities provide many
with the first experiences of praying with a group outside of Mass. We pray, share faith and
scripture together and have fun together. We often try to help the needy. We acquire lasting
friendships. Come join us. Call Marilyn @732-928-2109 today. I look forward to talking with you.
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-a-longs, 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 732-3700500 ext. 206 or Helen Paolicelli at 732-948-8408.
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 KoC on February 4. 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.
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.
Knights of Columbus Council 6201 Annual Free Throw Competition - Saturday, February 7 from 1:30–
5:00 p.m. in the St. Aloysius School Gym. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 10 to 14.
Onsite registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 2:00 p.m. Winners will move onto
the district competition which is right after the council competition. Participants are required to furnish
proof of age and written parental consent. For more information contact Lou McGraw at 732 367-8504
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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St. Aloysius School News (PreK 4 through 8th Grade)
Dining to Donate will take place at TGI
Fridays, 3492, Route 9 South in Freehold
on Thursday, January 22 from 4:00 to
9:00 p.m. Please bring a voucher – available in the Gathering Space of the Church or on the
school website at www.staloysiusschool.com.
Please continue to collect your box tops as
they go to helping support programs at St.
Aloysius School. There is a collection box
located in the Gathering Space of the Church or you
can send in with your child to school. Thank you.
Save the Date! 19th Annual Gift Auction
will take place on Saturday, March 28 at
Woodlake Country Club. Donations are
greatly appreciated. For details on the
“wish list” please visit our website at
www.staloysiusschool.com.
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
St. Aloysius School will be holding
Open Houses during Catholic Schools
Week. Sunday, January 25; 9:00 a.m. Noon and Friday, January 30; 9:15-10:15
a.m. You are welcome to come and see what our great
school has to offer. Meet the teachers and see
our school in action. Registration paperwork
for the 2015-2016 school year will be available
at that time. For questions, please contact Olive Taylor at 732-370-0500. ext. 220 or by email at
[email protected].
Please join us for our next School Liturgy on
Friday, January 30 at 10:30 a.m. Our
students, faculty and staff celebrate together
once a month - usually on the First Friday of
the month. This weeks liturgy is part of our celebration
of Catholic Schools Week.
If you would like your child to be a St.
Aloysius School “Student for a Day” we
invite you to come for our Shadow Day
on Tuesday, February 10. More information can be found
at our school website - www.staloysiuschool.com or by
calling 732-370-1515 ext. 212.
Upcoming Youth Nights - Old Church
Senior AYM (Grades 9-12) - Most Sundays - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Next dates - Sundays; January 25 & February 8
Junior AYM (Grades 7 & 8) - 1st & 3rd Fridays - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Next dates - Friday, February 6
*You do not need to register for any Youth Night—just show up!*
Diocesan Youth Celebration (D.Y.C). Each year, Diocesan Youth Celebration gathers hundreds of
Youth from around the Diocese to come together as one family of faith. On Sunday March 22,
young people in our Diocese will experience the larger church community and witness the diversity our Diocese of Trenton. It is a day of a variety of exciting opportunities such as; keynote
presentation from nationally known speakers, workshops to deepen faith and build life skills, powerful praise and
worship to come face to face with Jesus and His love and mercy in the Sacrament and liturgy, and of course making new friendship. This event takes place at Notre Dame HS, Lawrenceville, NJ and everyone in Grades 8 through
12 are invited. $15 per person until February 6 (cost increases after that date). Please RSVP to Joey Tun by
February 6 so that we may plan accordingly.
1st Timothy 4:12 - Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech,
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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January 25, 2015 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Breaking Open the Word at Home by Sr. Eileen Ivory, O.P.
The call of the fishermen to discipleship has been continued in each follower of Christ over
the centuries. Jesus’ invitation to “Come after me…” is extended today as authentically as
when the words were first spoken to Simon and Andrew. Just as the apostles-to-be were free to accept or refuse
Christ’s call, so are we. We are invited into a life of living beyond ourselves; living a life
focused on others. We live discipleship in varied ways according to our God given gifts, our discernment of how
Jesus wants to use us, even the time and place in which we happen to live. We will certainly embrace discipleship
once we experience the truth of Jesus’ words, “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand.” Jesus
might have said, “The kingdom of God is in your hands.”
Kids: What are some things you can do now to be a good disciple (follower) of Jesus?
Teens: When someone asks you what you think you’ll be as an adult, how do you respond? Do you ever consider
being a priest or a sister or a layperson who ministers for the Church? Teen years are a good time to ask Jesus to
guide your decision as you move toward making a choice of how you’ll live your life.
Adults: I’m always struck by how impractical the fishermen were. They simply gave up their jobs and went off
with Jesus. How devoted are you to your role as disciple? What would you give up in order to be faithful to Jesus’
call.
Act Now to Stop Assisted Suicide - S382, a bill authorizing assisted suicide was released by
the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on December 15, 2014
and could be voted on by the full Senate at any time. If the Senate passes S382, there is a
strong probability that it could become law since an identical bill, A2270 was passed by the
General Assembly on Thursday, November 13, 2014 by a vote of 41 to 31. Please contact
your Senator and ask them to vote "No" on S382 - the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act. You can also use
this link to send your message: https://www.votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/37618/Respond
A Bi-Lingual (English-Spanish) Healing Mass with the love of PADRE PIO will be held on February 6
at the Church of the Assumption, 28 Monmouth Rd (Rt. 537), Wrightstown, NJ at 7:00 p.m. Father
Rafael Ramos will be the Celebrant and will be assisted by the Divine Mercy Healing Ministry. All
are invited. Seating is limited. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you to our following Young Parishioners for their stewardship by using their
weekly contribution envelopes.
Brad W. ‘s talents are writing, math, consuming information, swimming, getting exercise,
complimenting people and reading. He also enjoys visiting Cape May, going out to breakfast, going to the beach and boardwalk and visiting family.
Matt W. likes to visit Cape May, go to the beach, visit his godparents and go outside. His
talents are schoolwork, math, cars, running and riding his bike.
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COMUNIDAD HISPANA DE LA PARROQUIA ST. ALOYSIUS
Domingo 25 De Enero 2015
III Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Un Bilingüe (Inglés-Español) Misa de Sanación con el Guante de PADRE PIO se llevará a cabo 6
de febrerode 2015 a la Iglesia de la Asunción. La direcion es: 28 de Monmouth Rd (Rt. 537),
Wrightstown, New Jersey a las 7:00 de la noche. Padre Rafael Ramos será el celebrante y
será asistida porla Divina Misericordia Ministerio de Sanación. Todos están invitados. El cupo
es limitado. Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 p.m.
Pre-Cana - 2015 (8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
21 de Marzo - Madre de Misericordia, Centro Peter
Claver, 1419 Springwood Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
27 de Junio - Catedral Santa Maria - Convento
149 Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
22 de Augosto - Madre de Misericordia, Centro Peter
Claver, 1419 Springwood Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
7 de Noviembre - Catedral Santa Maria - Convento
149 Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
Convalidacion (Prep) 2015 (Dos Partes)
*Parte 1: El Centro, Catholic Charities, 380 Broad St.,
Trenton, NJ
*Parte 2: Diocesis de Trenton, 701 Lawrenceville Rd.,
Trenton, NJ
Parte 1: 21 de Febrero de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 25 de Febrero de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Parte 1: 11 de Abril de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 22 de Abril de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Parte 1: 13 de Junio de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 17 de Junio de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Parte 1: 12 de Septiembre de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 16 de Septiembre de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Parte 1: 14 de Noviembre de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 19 de Noviembre de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nuevo: Pre-Cana en portugues sera ofrecido en el condado de Monmouth Otoño 2015. Pré-Cana em Português será oferecido no Segundo Semester de 2015 Monmouth County
Para registrarse IIamar a Jossie Ruiz al 609-403-7151
Departamento de Juventud, Matrimonio y Vida Familiar
Visite la pagina www.dioceseoftrenton.org/matrimonio
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.
ASISTENCIA CON LAS ESTAMPILLAS PARA COMIDA: Un representante del Banco de Comida de los Con-
dados 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. Debido a las fiestas, este
representante no estará aqui hasta el día jueves 26 de febrero desde las 9:30 a.m. hasta las 3:30 p.m. NO
se necesita pedir cita. Para mas información comuníquese con Sonia Gonzalez al numero 732-312-3358.
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Domingo 25 De Enero 2015
III Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Hoy leemos en el Evangelio que Jesús comenzó su ministerio anunciando la
buena noticia y diciendo: “Se ha cumplido el tiempo y el Reino de Dios ya está
cerca. Conviértanse y crean en el Evangelio” (Marcos 1, 15). Hemos escuchado
tantas veces estas palabras que fácilmente podemos entenderlas en forma superficial, sin realmente detenernos a meditar en su significado profundo. Pero si nos disponemos a comprender,
Dios nos revelará los maravillosos misterios de su Reino.
¿Qué significa el que haya llegado el tiempo y que el Reino de Dios esté cerca? Jesús anunció que el Reino de Dios
había comenzado con su venida al mundo, porque él mismo es la buena noticia de Dios en persona. La buena nueva consiste en que Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios, se hizo hombre para rescatarnos del poder de las tinieblas, del pecado y de la muerte. Él pagó personalmente el precio de nuestro rescate muriendo en la cruz y resucitando a la
vida nueva.
Jesús les dijo a varios de sus discípulos: “Síganme, y yo haré que ustedes sean pescadores de hombres” (Marcos 1,
17). Esta invitación al discipulado debe haber sido muy emocionante, pero a la vez motivo de preocupación,
porque Jesús les pedía que dejaran todo lo conocido: sus trabajos, su vecindario y hasta sus familiares y amigos
para seguirlo a él. Y hay que reconocer que la respuesta de estos discípulos fue inmediata y sin reservas. Lo dejaron todo para seguir a Jesús, y ciertamente llegaron a ser pescadores de hombres.
Hoy el Señor nos llama a cada uno de nosotros a ser discípulos suyos. Quizás esto nos cause inquietud también,
porque no sabemos a qué tendremos que renunciar, pero Jesús nos ha prometido estar siempre con nosotros
(Mateo 28, 20). Todo lo que nos pide es que le digamos “sí” cada día. Así, con la fuerza del Espíritu Santo, también
podremos llegar a ser pescadores de hombres.
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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