Sunday Bulletin - St. Jude the Apostle Parish

Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 21, 2014
SATURDAY, December 20, 2014
4:00PM –Confession
5:00PM– Margaret Scimone
by–Caryl Ferrick
SUNDAY, December 21, 2014
7:30AM – Robert Eichler
by–his wife and family
9:00AM – William Munkacsy
by–his wife, Jean
11:30AM– Gladys Sledge
by–Mary Kopez
11:30AM–Robert Wallace
6:00PM–People of the Parish
MONDAY, December 22, 2014
8:45AM – Robert Eichler
7:00PM–Confession
TUESDAY, December 23, 2014
8:45AM –Fr. Paul Daly
by–Frank & Nora Fanelli
6:30PM–Philippino Mass
WEDNESDAY, December 24, 2014~Christmas Eve
5:00PM –Frank & Marie Millier
by– Louis & Anne
7:00PM–Our Deceased Loved Ones
10:00PM–Our Deceased Loved Ones
THURSDAY, December 25, 2014 ~ Christmas Day
9:00AM – Fr. Sam Winters
11:30AM-Anna & Aldo Tellini
by–Family
FRIDAY, December 26 , 2014
8:45AM –Steven Wilson
3:00PM –Eucharistic Adoration
SATURDAY, December 27, 2014
8:45AM –Derek R. Aiker
by–Donna Singh & Family
5:00PM –Joseph Balsamello
by–Marie Balsamello
SUNDAY, December 28, 2014
7:30AM –William Prendergast
by–Barbara D’Agostino
9:00AM – Deceased Members of the Masson,
Kreckel & Maikowski Families
by– The Masson Family
11:30AM – Shannon West
by–Pat & Al Lettieri
Altar Servers
December 27 – 5:00PM –Catherine McCabe, Angelina
Koppel, Jacob Horn
December 28– 7:30AM –Victoria & Vanessa Hasbrouck
December 28 – 9:00AM –Garret Koch, Matthew & Maria
Wilson
December 28 – 11:30AM – Emily Smith, Daniel &
Robert Juliano
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
King David plans to build a temple to honor God. But
God tells Nathan the Prophet that instead he will give
David rest from his enemies, and ensure that both his
house and community will be protected forever.
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
In this letter of Paul to the Romans, he explains that the
gospel reveals the mystery that had been hidden for
many ages. Now it has been made known to all, so that
they may believe, obey, and give glory through Jesus
Christ forever.
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
The Virgin Mary is approached by the angel Gabriel,
who tells her that she has been chosen to bear the Son
of God. Mary is first afraid, yet shows her unquestioning
faith when she simply says, “Let it be done to me as you
say.”
Altar Bread and Wine
The Altar Bread and Wine used in the weeks
liturgies were donated in loving memory of Ann
Fettinger by the Normoyle Family.
The Sanctuary Light
The Sanctuary Light, a reminder of the Divine
Presence, was donated in loving memory of Victoria &
Benjamin Smolenski by Family.
Renewal of Wedding Vows
If you were married in the month of January and would
like to renew your vows on Sunday, January 25th at the
9:00 AM Mass, please sign the list on the table in the
lobby of the Church.
Visits to the elderly and sick are
made on a weekly basis. Please
contact the office if you or someone
you know would like a visit.
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, in
nursing homes, hospitals or confined to home and
cannot join us to worship at the liturgies.
A Prayer for Advent - Mary, be with us on our Advent
journey. As you said yes to what God asked of you, may
we follow your example. Pray for our family and friends
as we gather together; pray for the moments of solitude
and silence that nurture our union with your son, Jesus.
May we too realize the great things that God has done
for us.
From, /waiting in Joyful Hope 2014-15 , Robert F. Morneau
Students who are parishioners here and
attend Pope John HS in grades 9 & 10
must also register in our Religious
Education Program.
You may download a Calendar on our website at
stjudehamburg.org
December 21st – 7th Grade Mass with Parents at
6:00PM.
January 4th – 8th Grade Mass with Parents at 9:00 AM
January 4th – 2nd Grade Mass with Parents at 11:30 AM
January 4th – 10th Grade Retreat at Sacred Heart Center
Newton from 1 – 5 PM – includes Mass.
February 1st – 2nd Grade Mass with Parents at 11:30 AM
February 22nd – 3rd Grade Mass with parents at 9:00 AM
First Communion – May 9th
Confirmation – June 13th at 5 :00 PM.
Dates to Remember
Prayer Shawl Ministry –If you would like a Prayer Shawl
for someone who is ill (man or woman) or who is in the
hospital, please call the rectory! There is no cost. If you
would like to donate yarn to the Ministry, please call the
Rectory at 973-827-8030.
Rosary Makers – meetings take place on Monday morning
at 10 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. Please call the rectory
if you would like to join.
Rosary Society – Meetings are held the first Tuesday of
each month at 7 p.m. (No meetings in January or February)
St Jude’s Book Club – Next meeting January 7th
St. Jude Seniors – Next meeting is on January 8th.
Anyone who is over 55 and would like to join please
come to our meetings the second and fourth Thursday of
each month at 1 PM. Membership is open to nonparishioners but parishioners have first priority.
St. Jude’s Prayer Chain – For those that are in need of
prayer, please call Tara Ann Gulotta at 973-702-7604 or
call the rectory and the message will be forwarded to
Tara.
CHOIR PRACTICE has resumed every Monday night,
7:30 p.m., at the church until 9:00 p.m. Members of the
choir have their choice of singing/playing at the 5 p.m.
Mass on Saturday, or the 9 a.m. Mass or the 11:30 a.m.
Mass on Sunday. Anyone with musical ability, from
grade six on up, is most welcome. So if you play an
instrument—keyboard, guitar, flute, clarinet, others—or
sing well, consider joining. It can be a wonderful way to
help and serve others.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – is
meant for those who have never been baptized but have
questions about Christ and all that He has taught; have
been baptized in other Christian traditions but have an
interest in Catholicism and the Catholic Church; are
already baptized Catholic but never received Eucharist
and/or Confirmation. If you are interested or know of
someone who has expressed an interest in the Roman
Catholic Faith, please call the rectory office.
†Please keep our troops in your
prayers†
Special thanks to Bishop
Arthur J. Serratelli who
joined us last weekend to
celebrate Mass at 11:30
a.m. in honor of the
Dedication of the New Building.
The Choir under the direction of Frank Fanelli
provided the beautiful music for the occasion, which
enhanced the liturgical celebration.
Thanks to all who donated refreshments for the
gathering in the Church Hall after Mass. Your
generosity of time, talents and food was most
appreciated and a testimony to your devotion to our
parish family.
Thanks to the Building Committee who have given so
much of their time and talents to see the project
completed.
Finally thank you to all who pledged money for the
project and made great sacrifices to support it.
We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful, caring
faith community.
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament
Adoration takes place each Friday
from 3 – 6 PM. Please use the signup sheet available on the table in the Narthex.
If the Pope himself would give you a special
invitation to visit him in the Vatican, this honor
would be nothing in comparison to the honor and
dignity that Jesus Himself bestows upon you with
the Invitation of spending one hour with Him in the
Blessed Sacrament.
"The Divine Eucharist bestows upon the Christian
people the incomparable dignity." (Pope Paul VI,
Mysterium Fidei)
Spend some quiet time with the Lord.
Youth/Family Mass – In addition to the current mass
schedule a new monthly contemporary youth friendly
mass will be added. This mass will be held on the 3rd
Sunday of the month at 6:00 PM. Youth friendly liturgies
are vibrant celebrations that speak to young people and
challenge them to live as disciples of Christ. We are
inviting all high school and college students that have
a desire to serve to participate at this mass. For those
interested in playing or singing at this mass please
contact
Mr.
Nass
at
(973)
219-4993
or
[email protected].
Welcome to all new parishioners. Please be sure to
register.
Farewell to parishioners leaving the Parish. Please be
sure to let the Parish Office know.
Visitors thank you for joining us. Please feel welcome!
Please stop by the rectory or give us a call 973-8278030, so we may update our records.
Our
Christmas
Corner
Christmas Flowers- I would like
to extend sincere thanks to all for
your Christmas Flower memorial
donations which will allow us to
decorate the Church for our
Christmas celebrations!
Christmas Schedule –
Confession –
Monday, December 22 – 7 – 8 p.m.
Masses –
Christmas Eve – 5:00p.m.; 7:00 p.m.; 10:00 p.m.
Christmas Day – 9:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God – January 1, 2015 –
10:00 a.m.
Decorating - If you would like to help decorate
the Church for Christmas on December 24th at
8:30 AM, please sign the sheet on the table in
the Narthex.
Coupons for the Community - Donate
your unwanted coupons for food, household
and personal care items that you get in the
mail, find in your newspapers and local
shoppers, and or, download from the
internet. Please help to feed the hungry in this way and
place your coupons in the basket on the table in the
Narthex. THANK YOU for your constant support of this
program. By taking the time to drop your coupons in the
box, you are making a difference in the lives of others.
No need to clip the coupons!
Help Catholic Charities – Seasons change and so
do our wardrobes. Please drop your old clothes and
footwear in the Catholic Charities Clothes box in our
parish parking lot.
Call us if you have any questions or should need a free
pick-up for larger quantities of clothes or household
items. 1-877-343-3651. Thank you for your support!
Sacred Heart Spirituality Center in Newton, NJ will hold
our Women’s Weekend Retreat on January 9-11, 2015.
The theme for this retreat is: “Choose Joy!”. It will focus
on the Gospel message of the joy that comes from
knowing God’s love, the joy that is a characteristic of the
followers of Jesus.
If someone would like to participate, but cannot make
the entire weekend, there is also the possibility of
coming for one day only, on Saturday. For further
information, please call 973-383-2620 or e-mail
[email protected] The schedule for the weekend
and the registration form can be found on our web site:
www.sacredheartspiritualitycenter.org
Christmas Prayer
Jesus, we see you in the crib and on the cross, and
come to know something of the mystery of your love.
In taking on our flesh you know from the inside our
birthing and our dying, our joys and our sorrows. On
this Christmas Day help us to praise and glorify you
for all you have done for us.
From, /waiting in Joyful Hope 2014-15 , Robert F. Morneau
St. Paul Inside the Walls - Reasons to Believe:
Why the Catholic Faith Makes Sense - Presented by:
Fr. Derek Anderson, SOLT - Madison: Saturdays
Jan 17, Feb 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20
10 AM - 12 PM Come hear what Catholics believe, why
Catholics believe it, the personal difference it makes,
and how it makes sense in today's world.
Please go to our website www.insidethewalls.org and
download our 2014-15 program brochure and register for
any program at http://insidethewalls.org/events-1.
Partnership for Social Services has a high volume of
clients who are in need of food. In order to help The
Partnership for Social Services in Franklin up their food
pantry we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item
to Mass on the second Sunday of each month.
Donations of dry pet food are also appreciated. Thank
you
for
your
ongoing
support!!!
The Catholic TV Network is now available to cable and
satellite providers in our area. Please help provide this
upbeat, youthful and exciting Catholic network and a
powerful resource to the people of our area and the
entire nation. To help simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as
an easy way to petition your cable or satellite provider. If
you are unable to access the internet please follow up
with a postcard or letter to your provider.
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE FOR SISTERS - 350
Bernardsville Road, Mendham, NJ 07945-2923
www.acs350.org - Spring 2015: January 5 – May 5 Theology and Philosophy Courses - Assumption College
for Sisters welcomes lay people to register for theology
and philosophy courses for credit or audit and any other
course for audit. For information about all courses
offered this semester contact Sister Joseph Spring,
SCC. - $495/course for credit
$248/course for
audit - Registration and/or information contact Sister
Joseph Spring, SCC. 973-543-6528, ext. 230
[email protected]
PARISH TRIP TO IRELAND - July 12 – 23, 2015
Join Father David McDonnell on a ten night tour of Ireland.
You will travel around the island in the comfort of a luxury
motor coach with a drive/guide, staying at first class hotels and
enjoying magnificent scenery. Plan now to join us on this
Ireland vacation and enjoy all it has to offer. For more
information contact Eamonn Long at (973) 538-1700 or
[email protected].
CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART - Christmas! ’Tis the
season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the
genial fire of charity in the heart. —Washington Irving
ECHOING MARY’S DECISION
The angel Gabriel today confronts Mary with a mystery.
The mystery of salvation in Christ is not a mystery that is
solved, but a reality beyond our comprehension that we
must choose to enter into. In the liturgy of the Eastern
Church, everyone waits to see if Mary will enter into the
mystery: God waits, Adam and Eve and all the souls of
the dead who long for paradise wait, angels wait for new
heavenly companions. And there is much rejoicing when
her decision is “yes.”
We have less dramatic choices offered to us, but the
mystery of our salvation in Christ is by no means “solved.”
We may understand it a bit better due to Mary’s “yes.” We
may be a bit closer to it through the passion, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ. But it still remains a mystery
to which we all must give our own “yes.” Soon we will be
singing “O come, let us adore him.” May our Advent
prayer, our echo of Mary’s “yes,” continue then, so we
may enter into the mystery of our salvation in Jesus
Christ, God among us.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
By the year 800, when anointing was defined as the
proper office of priests, very complicated rituals began to
take shape. Perhaps this was to reassure the laity, who
had memories of an earlier practice, that the new way
was not only better, but impossible for a layperson to
conduct. Blessings and sprinkling of holy water, the
singing of as many as seven psalms, penance, anointing
of all the senses, viaticum, all capped off by the clothing
of the sick person in penitential garments, were part of
the rite. This proved unwieldy, and creative spirits got to
work. By the 1500s people made distinctions between
visiting the sick, anointing, and viaticum.
The attempt of the Church to be faithful to the image of a
healing Christ has some complicated history, including
centuries when the celebration was rare. Most sick
people had no access to the rites at all; only monastics
or the well-off had much hope of this care. Today, those
unhappy days are long behind us, and the care of the
sick is an essential task in every parish’s life. As
Christmas approaches almost everyone comes in
contact with someone who is a candidate for pastoral
care. You live out the best of our tradition when you
arrange for a sick person to receive Holy Communion or
the sacrament of the sick and the consolation of regular
contact with the faith community.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power
of the Most High will overshadow you; hence, the
holy offspring to be born will be called Son of
God…To him who is able to strengthen you in the
gospel which I proclaim when I preach Jesus Christ,
the gospel which reveals the mystery hidden for
many ages…to him, the God who alone is wise, may
glory be given through Jesus Christ unto endless
ages. Amen.”
Gabriel’s response to Mary’s question of how this can
happen, reveals the power and presence of the Holy
Spirit in her life and in the lives of believers. We
sometimes forget the existence of this gift and power in
our lives. As we bring the season of advent to its climax
with the birth of Christ, we ask that He be born anew,
with new power in our lives. We not only recall the
Bethlehem event, but live the Bethlehem experience
today.
The concluding words of praise, the doxology or hymn of
glory taken from the letter to the Romans, becomes a
Christmas gift and greeting for all of us, as we are called
to preach the Good News, glad tidings, the gospel, no
longer hidden but made manifest in the Child of
Bethlehem and in enthusiastic believers today. May the
Word of God, and the Word which became flesh, take
root in our lives.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38
Monday
1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56
Tuesday
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66
Wednesday
Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
The child to be born will be called
holy, the Son of God.
—Luke 1:35
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Fourth Sunday of Advent; Winter begins
Tuesday:
St. John of Kanty
Wednesday: The Vigil of Christmas
Thursday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Friday:
St. Stephen; First Day of Kwanzaa
Saturday:
St. John
Thursday
Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:1825
Night: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
Friday
Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22
Saturday
1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a, 2-8