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The Parish is Served by Fr. D. Pastor [email protected]

Fr. Silvano Kim Parochial Vicar [email protected]

Fr. John D. Dennehy Weekend Assistant

Fr. Ray Cho Weekend Assistant

Mr. Bongiovanni Permanent Deacon [email protected]

Mr. O’Neill Permanent Deacon [email protected]

Mr. Arthur Bandel Permanent Deacon

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A Welcoming Community of Faith in the Heart of Springfield November 16, 2014

THIRTY-THIRD IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES FOR THE WEEK REFLECTIONS Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A ON TODAY’S November 16, 2014 Worship: 1205

SATURDAY, November 15, 2014 The Lord entrusts the subjects of his kingdom with gifts 5:00PM and graces and he gives his subjects the freedom to use Gene Del Mauro ~ Nieces & Nephews them as they think best. With each gift and talent, SUNDAY, November 16, 2014 gives sufficient means (grace and wisdom) for using them in a fitting way. As the parable of the talents 7:30AM shows, God abhors indifference and an attitude that says Joyce Commens ~ Family it's not worth trying. God honors those who use their 9:00AM talents and gifts for doing good. Those who are faithful Frank De Martino ~ Mirella & Family with even a little are entrusted with more! But those who 10:30AM neglect or squander what God has entrusted to them will Leo and John Fadden ~ Anna Marie Quagliato lose what they have. 12:00PM There is an important lesson here for us. No one can Elyse Di Girolamo ~ Dee & Joe Nahirny stand still for long in the Christian life. We either get 7:00PM more or we lose what we have. We either advance For the People of Saint James towards God or we slip back. Do you seek to serve God MONDAY, November 17, 2014 with the gifts, talents, and graces he has given to you? 7:30AM

Marie Nardo ~ The Tupper Family MASS SCHEDULE 7:00PM Veterans ~ Saint James Parishioners SUNDAY TUESDAY, November 18, 2014 7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM ~7:00PM 7:30AM Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM Julis Fol ~ Religious Education WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2014 DAILY MASS 7:30AM Weekdays: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Josephine Capodice~Jeanny Miller & Mary Vesey Saturdays Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM THURSDAY, November 20, 2014 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 7:30AM Mildred Genco ~ Nancy Caputo Saturdays at 11:00AM FRIDAY, November 21, 2014 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 7:30AM Monday: 9:00AM ~ 7:30PM Ann Petrignani ~ Daughters, Ann & Donna Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00AM ~ 5:30PM SATURDAY, November 22, 2014 Friday: 9:00AM ~ 4:00PM 8:00AM Saturday and Sunday ~ Closed Anton & Theresia Pfeiffer~ Daughter

Josephine Hoffart ~ Erin LaSpada Lucille C. Rilli ~ Phil & Mary Rizzuto STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES Catherine Shaughnessy ~ Lynne Mancinelli Your continued and consistent generosity raised 5:00PM the following amount Frances T. Kemple ~ Joan Austin SUNDAY, November 23, 2014 $7,848.00 7:30AM says, it is far better to give than to receive Joyce Commens ~ Family 9:00AM Mary & Vincent Inneo ~ & Jackie Inneo WEEKLY MEMORIALS 10:30AM SANCTUARY LAMP Frank Williams, Sr. ~ Wife & Family 12:00PM Jim Murphy ~ Florence & Family Orlando & Rose Cicalese ~ Family BREAD AND WINE 7:00PM For the People of Saint James Russell Doyle, Jr. ~ Nancy Caputo FLOWERS BY THE TABERNACLE exáà |Ç à{x cxtvx Éy V{Ü|áà For the People of Saint James PAGE 2 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: NOVEMBER 16, 2014

THE PASTOR’S LETTER Father John Gabriel

Dear Parish Family,

Over the past few months, the issue of doctor-assisted suicide has come once again into the news because of the case of Brittany Maynard, a young married woman who chose to take her own life rather than die from terminal brain cancer. In fact, on November 1st, the Feast of All , she did take her life. Most of us cannot imagine the overwhelming feelings that come to a person in Brittany’s shoes, or others like her who face suffering. Even St. Therese of the Child Jesus (the Little Flower) had thoughts of suicide during her final illness. She was suffering greatly from tuberculosis, and the Sister who was helping her in the infirmary left a glass of poison, a solution for disinfecting the room, near her bed within her reach. St. Therese cautioned this to be careful leaving such things within the reach of the sick since “it takes only a moment when one is suffering so much to lose one’s reason.” We as Catholics can certainly empathize with a terminally ill person facing a tremendous suffering. But we can never embrace any type of suicide as a solution to suffering because suffering needs no ‘solution’ other than Himself. The culture today, a culture rooted in the pursuit of pleasure without consequence, sees suffering as a great evil to be avoided at all costs. In the Christian economy, suffering is seen as a participation in the redemptive act of Christ who Himself suffered willingly for our sakes. Philip Johnson, a seminarian of the Diocese of Raleigh, is also suffering from the same type of brain cancer as Brittany Maynard. He wrote the following in his Diocesan newspaper: “Suffering is not worthless, and our lives are not our own to take. As humans we are relational – we relate to one another and the actions of one person affects others. Sadly, the concept of “redemptive suffering” – that human suffering united to the suffering of Jesus on the Cross for our salvation can benefit others – has often been ignored or lost in modern times. It is perfectly understandable that medication should be made available to give comfort and limit suffering as much as possible during the dying process, especially during a terminal illness, but it is impossible to avoid suffering altogether. We do not seek pain for its own sake, but our suffering can have great meaning if we try to join it to the Passion of Christ and offer it for the conversion or intentions of others. While often terrifying, the suffering and pain that we will all experience in our lives can be turned into something positive. This has been a very difficult task for me, but it is possible to achieve.” It seems, as our culture of becomes increasingly convinced that death is a solution for some of our problems that the will once again have to champion the cause of human life from conception to natural death. We do so without quali- fication, hesitation, limitations or fear. We do so convinced in the value of human life at all stages. The process of dying is a process of being born again into a new life. Birth always comes with pain. Were we to take a child from the womb before enough development occurred that child would not survive. The premise is the same here: should someone cut short the dying process ‘by their own choice’ perhaps they are short-circuiting the very process that would help them by God’s grace and the virtue of patient suffering to achieve the degree of holiness that God intends for that person. This is to say nothing of the graces others receive by ministering to a dying patient. Even the dying have something to teach us. Even the dying have something still to learn. All of this is not to judge Brittany Maynard as a person, but only to say that we cannot support her decision to end her life ‘on her own terms.’ reminded of an incident in the life of St. John Vianney, parish of Ars, France. A woman whose son committed suicide by jumping off a bridge came to the Saint concerned for his salvation. Father Vianney, with his usual pastoral sensitivity, told the woman to trust in God and know that “between the bridge and the river, your son sought and found God’s forgiveness.” I have asked Fr. Silvano to work with Pat Sullivan (the head of our Respect Life Committee and currently its only member) to increase this committee’s activities. Please see either of them if you are interested. May we continue to work together to build a culture of life here in our nation, a culture that leaves to God what is rightfully His, the gift of life now and into eternity.

In His ,

~ Fr. John

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THE PRAYER CORNER

“To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”

A TIME TO BE BORN

Luciana Rina Fernandes A TIME TO HEAL A TIME OF WAR & PEACE

We pray for all defending our freedom… For all who are sick and suffering………

Bea Giacobbe, Brian Mather, Marc Conte, Rita Dilly, Luis Fonseca, Arthur Raymond, Frank Wulff, Alice McCarthy, Maria Patania, Susan Sullivan, Aric Patten, Jack Lober, Stacy Enyeart, A.J. Carlucci, Tom Hogan, Eva Brownfield, Anthony Armenio Bugel, Pluto, Lillie, Richard McNelis, Charlotte McNelis, Kyle Noonan, Tim Arentz, Stephen Patricco, Sean Curran, Walter Mathias, Fr. Peter Funesti, Joseph Schubert, Phillip Patten, Lt. Sean P. Eadie, Shane Fenton Jean Comerford, Ronald Alaniz, Honorise DeSisto, Connor Smith, Ana Harper, Sr. Rosanne Treston, A TIME TO SEEK

Sandra Turlowicz, John Rendiero, George Ondish, For all seminarians on the road to priesthood, especially:

Luis Fernando Diaz, Diaz, Danny Pabon, A TIME TO DIE Peter Carey, Joseph Furnaguera, Preston,

Zachary Devoe, Andres Polanco, Sebastian Obanco,

Carmello Marrabello, III, Nicholas Robert Circelli Joseph Gurliaccio, Diego Arce, Dhanush Canisius, ..and all who have gone before us Harlan Acosta

A TIME TO REMEMBER

Dear Saint James Parish Families, As we approach the first anniversary of Monsignor William Hatcher’s passing, I have a dream and plan of dedicating and renaming the Upper Auditorium to Monsignor William Hatcher Hall. Many memories were created by Monsignor Bill as he attended all of the school and parish functions held in the auditorium. His laughter resonates in many of us today. Our goal is to raise money to obtain a plaque to recognize the dedication of the Hall. In time, as money is donated, I am looking to paint, install new flooring and update the facilities in the front of the auditorium. A memorial board with the donor’s name will also be placed in the auditorium. Please send donations to the parish or school office marked “Monsignor Hatcher Hall”.

Check should be made payable to “Saint James” and mark the memo: Hatcher Hall. Tax receipts will be provided upon request.

Thank you for your thoughtful generosity, Father John Gabriel & Parish Staff

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MUSIC MINISTRY YOUTH GROUP NEWS NEWS

Ms. Janet Natale Mrs. Kimberly Mailley Mass of Thanksgiving for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 Musicians and Artists 5:00 – 7:00PM IN THE GYM. All teens in grades 7-12 are invited and welcome! Friday, November 21, 2014 ~ 7:30PM Join us for dinner and fellowship Please join the musicians of our parish and those of the We will conclude with Mass at 7:00 PM in the Church. Archdiocese of Newark at Saint James Church to honor All families are welcome!

St. Cecilia, patron of Musicians. We looking forward to seeing you!

All Are Welcome!

SECOND COLLECTION Come, Be a Part of Something Great! NOVEMBER 15 – 16, 2014 & INDIAN COLLECTION/CATHOLIC CYO YOUTH GROUP CLOTHING DRIVE RELIEF SERVICES (Includes Campaign for Human Development, American NOVEMBER 29 / 30 ’s Overseas Appeal ) Please help our youth group collect GENTLY USED Our financial contribution helps to support Catholic clothing items for the needy poor in our communi- American Indian communities on reservations, in rural areas and inner cities. The collection also supports Afri- ty. We will be donating items to St. John’s church in can American evangelization programs particularly in Newark and to St. Joseph’s Center in Elizabeth. Items the south. Catholic Relief Services assists individuals have been specifically asked as follows: and families affected by natural disasters in all parts of the world. For St. John’s Newark Only MENS coats, jackets, pants, sweaters, sweat BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! shirts, shirts, socks, scarf’s socks, gloves & especially knit caps. SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 2014 The bigger the better for layering. Extra large and plus SCHOOL GYM sizes are much needed. 9:00-11AM Lightly worn boots, shoes & sneakers all sizes. $10.00 PER PERSON Hot Pancakes & Sausage For St. Joseph’s , Elizabeth Bagels, Fruit, Juice & Coffee WOMENS & CHILDRENS: all of the above plus Arts & crafts, and an opportunity to pose for pictures blouses, dresses, jumpers, skirts etc. All sizes. with Santa. Bring your own camera, no charge for Lightly worn boots, shoes and sneakers all sizes. pictures. Please separate all men’s wear from the women’s & Please return the bottom of this form with your children‘s by placing in separate plastic bags labeled payment to the School or Religious Education Office by accordingly to assist us in sorting for the proper Monday, Dec. 1. Seating is limited! You will be delivery to each location. notified if we cannot fulfill your request. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

************************************************** NOTE TO ALL TEENS: Breakfast with Santa—December 6, 2014 We will need all hands on deck after all the Masses on the weekend of November 29 / 30 to collect the Family Name: ______donations. To sign up for one or more of the Mass Phone/email ______times please email Kim Mailley: Number of Adults ______Number of [email protected] or [email protected]

$10.00 per person: Total $______I will provide hot chocolate!!!

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ROSARY- PARISH SENIORS SOCIETY NEWS Mr. James Geoghan Praying for the Parish President The Parish Seniors meet on the second Monday of the The Saint James Rosary Altar-Society meets once a month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 60 Harvard St, month on Monday mornings at 11:30AM in the St. Summit (off Shunpike Rd). The support by mem- John’s Room in the Rectory. bers is important to any club, and the Saint James Sen- All the women of Saint James Church are invited to iors is an important part of our parish. If you have any ideas or suggestions for future meetings please let me attend and new members are always welcome! know. Nettie Roessner, President SAVE THE DATE

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON No Meetings during January and February 2015 MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 DETAILS TO FOLLOW SAVE THE DATE For further information, please call Jim Geoghan at LUNCHEON (973) 379-2714. MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 WHAT IS YOUR CATHOLIC IQ? DETAILS TO FOLLOW see answer elsewhere in the bulletin When Joseph found out Mary was going to have a baby, his first reaction was: TURKEY DRIVE (a) joy Community Food Bank, Hillside, NJ (b) prayer Saint James Parking (c) Thanksgiving rd Sunday, November 23 (d) he wanted to divorce her quietly 9 A.M. ~ 1 P.M.

Frozen turkeys, hams, non-perishable food items for “CHILDREN OF HOPE” Thanksgiving Dinners for those in need. PLEASE JOIN

Please be as generous as your means allow. FR. JOHN GABRIEL 7:00PM in the Church

POT LUCK LUNCH & LEARN SERIES Friday, December 5, 2014 FEAST OF Bring a dish to share and join us in Hatcher Hall (upper Children are asked to bring their slippers and leave auditorium of the school building) following the their shoes in the Gathering Area 12:00PM Mass on:

EUCHARIST ADORATION FOR CHILDREN DECEMBER 7 “Traditions of Christmas” with our Seminarians EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!

PERPETUAL ADORATION MARIAN DEVOTION Can you volunteer as an Adoration Chapel Adorer? Our Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous Lady of Lourdes Church in Mountainside needs two Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place on adorers per hour. Monday evenings (as scheduled) from 6:45-7:30pm in our Please contact Irene Ciccarino at 732-574-0064. Church, Saint James, please feel free to join us. HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE NOCTURNAL ADORATION

Come join us in pray before the Blessed Sacrament on Saint Church, 1805 Penbrook Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 from 7:30-8:30PM at Holy Terrace in Linden has Exposition of the Blessed Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Avenue, Union, NJ. Sacrament with Benediction, Homily & Communion every First Friday from 8:30-9:30pm. All are welcome. PAGE 6 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: NOVEMBER 16, 2014

FEED MY PEOPLE ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY Mrs. Lisa Gillo Coordinator

We meet once a month on a Monday morning from Please note: only non-perishable food can be 10:00-11:30AM. Donations of beads and other accepted, fresh fruit and other items needing supplies are gratefully accepted. If you have refrigeration should not be left in the gathering experience, or the desire to join this ministry or area; clothing and bedding are not acceptable would like additional information, please contact either and for health reasons will be discarded. Carmela Cocchiaro at 973-921-0787 The next meeting is Monday, November 17 When we feed the poor we feed Christ

NON-PERISHABLE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY FOOD, SANDWICH AND MEATLOAF Members of this ministry create handmade shawls and blankets that are delivered to those suffering from COLLECTIONS

illness or grief or to the homebound and the elderly. The shawls are a simple and loving way to provide Due to the holidays, the next collection will take place comfort and support to those in need. They also the weekend of December 13/14 before the 5:00PM remind the recipients of the continued prayers of the Mass on Saturday evening and between 10:00AM and St. James parish community. It’s a wonderful way to 12:00PM Noon on Sunday, in the Gathering Area of the share your talents and bring a bit of joy and hope to a Church. friend. Sandwich collections will also take place Monday, This ministry is open to those experienced at knitting, December 15 from the School Kitchen between crocheting and looming, and to those looking to learn 8:00-11:00AM. Anyone interested in volunteering to help and get started. deliver to St. Joe’s please contact Lisa Gillo 908-232-5304 The ministry will meet on: or [email protected]. Wednesday: December 3, 2014 9:00 ~ 11:00 am Thursday: December 4 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 pm LICENSED DRIVERS NEEDED! If you know someone who would benefit from the gift of a prayer shawl, please contact the Parish Office. We need volunteers ONCE every 6-8 weeks on Monday mornings for pick-ups at Panera’s and deliver Meeting location: 22 South Derby Road to St. Joseph’s in Elizabeth. Please contact Claire Bernstein with any questions: 973-258-4024. LILY’S PANTRY WHAT IS YOUR CATHOLIC IQ? 140 BRIAR HILLS CIRCLE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081

ANSWER: The staff and parishioners of St. James mourn the loss (d) You can read about this in :19-22. and extend our deepest sympathy to the DiMurro Family Joseph was so upset he needed to have an come for their loss of Lily’s Pantry Founder, Anthony to him in a dream to tell him what to do. DiMurro. The DiMurro Family will keep his legacy and dream alive Congratulations to our by continuing to help the working poor of our Pastor, Fr. John D. Gabriel community. on your 27th Anniversary of the If you would like to honor Anthony through a monetary Priesthood donation, or if you, or someone you know is in need, November 21, 2014 please contact Maria at 973-379-8188 for assistance. May God bless you!

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CALENDAR AUTUMN SOLACE A MUSICAL MEDITATION NEWS Fr. Jim Worth ~ Vocals Mrs. Maggie Keffer Mr. Frederick Golz ~ Piano Coordinator SUNDAY November 16 SUNDAY Tuesday, November 18 ~ 7:00PM Angel Pin Sale for Seminarians–Church ALL MASSES Church Religious Education (K-8)-School 10:00AM 767 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ

Boy Scouts-Gym 1:00PM Join us for this Musical Mediation; come soothe your CYO Fellowship-Church 5:00PM with songs from the heart for this hour long Ensemble Rehearsal-Church 5:45PM presentation of spiritual refreshment. Evening Youth Mass-Church 7:00PM MONDAY November 17 MONDAY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM Volley Ball Practice –School 3:00PM Thursday, Thanksgiving Day ~ 8:00AM Boy Scout Den Meeting-Gym 6:00PM (November 27, 2014) Evening Novena —Church 6:45PM Begin this Day of Thanks by Giving Thanks to God in Liturgy Committee Meeting-Rectory 7:00PM Holy Mass. There is no better way to Thank God for all TUESDAY November 18 TUESDAY His blessings. Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM Lazarus Choir Rehearsal-Church 10:30AM Friday and Saturday Morning Masses: Chorister Choir Rehearsal-Church 3:30PM 8:00AM Religious Education (1-8)-School 3:45PM The Parish Office and School are closed Adult Choir Rehearsal-Church 7:00PM Journey Through the -School 7:30PM Thursday and Friday this week WEDNESDAY November 19 WEDNESDAY Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM GIVING TREE Volleyball Practice –School 3:00PM THURSDAY November 20 THURSDAY Nov 29/30 ~ December 6/7

Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM Once again we will be providing gifts for the needy St. Cecilia Choir-Church 4:15PM during this holiday season for St. Joseph Social Service FRIDAY November 21 FRIDAY Center in Elizabeth. Please help us by take a tag with Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM 'generic' suggestions and purchase a gift of warm Jr. Girl Scout Meeting-School 2:45PM clothing. Musician & Artists Mass-Church 7:00PM Place the UNWRAPPED gift with tissue paper in a SATURDAY November 22 SATURDAY Christmas bag and return your gift to the Gathering Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:40AM Area of the Church. Sacrament of Reconciliation-Church 11:00AM If you have large Christmas bags and/or tissue paper to SUNDAY November 23 SUNDAY donate, St. Joe’s would appreciate it. Annual Turkey Drive-Parking Lot ALL MASSES If you are available to help hang the tags on the tree Close of 90th Anniversary Mass-Church 12:00PM before masses or are able to deliver the gifts to St Joe’s, Advent Making-Gym 1:15PM please contact Kathi Maslo at 908-251-2249 or email at Ensemble Rehearsal-Church 5:45PM [email protected]. Evening Youth Mass-Church 7:00PM Thank you for your continued generosity. SPRINGFIELD INTERFAITH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE MONDAY, NOV. 24 AT 7:00PM The First Presbyterian Church, 210 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ Cash donations are requested to benefit the Springfield First Aid & Rescue Squad and Non-Perishable Food items for the NJ Food Bank PAGE 8 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: NOVEMBER 16, 2014

RELIGIOUS ED PARISH SCHOOL NEWS NEWS Mrs. Nancy Caputo Mrs. Patricia Dolansky Director Principal

Congratulations to our teens who received the SUPPORTING SOLDIERS AND SCHOLARS Sacrament of on Saturday! You are now Sealed with the forever!—may our Loving BY MRS. MARY MCELROY God guide you and watch over you always. Last week was our first Home Study Retreat; I am Connectedness matters. We have the need to be humbled at the generosity and kindness shown to the connected to each other in our school community, our families we have helped by making Thanksgiving and parish family, and the world beyond. The ability to Christmas baskets. connect is especially important to our military men and women, and we are blessed to know a number who are Families of registered children receiving the Sacraments alumni of Saint James School or connected to our of Reconciliation and First should have parish. Our 5th graders have consistently realized this received an email from me with the registration for the connection and in 2011, as part of a program for our Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. military, organized a collection of over 300 used cell Please contact the Religious Education Office if you phones, which provided over 44,000 minutes of free have not received the email. calling time to soldiers abroad. Mrs. Ponterio is again First Eucharist Registration Forms will only be spearheading the current 5th grade class collection all accepted at or after the Parent Meeting on Wednesday, this month for a similar initiative called MINUTES THAT MATTER. ALL cell phones will be accepted in November 19 at 7:30PM. the collection box in Hatcher Hall. MINUTES THAT Forms cannot be accepted before Nov. 19 MATTER recycles the cell phones for money which is Religious Education is an ongoing formation from used to purchase calling cards that are distributed for Grade 1 (Kindergarten is optional) through Grade 8; free to soldiers around the world. For military families, with the Sacrament of Confirmation taking place in the every minute matters, and making a phone call home is Fall of 9th Grade. If your child has not received priceless. This collection not only benefits soldiers; it continuous religious education since receiving the also helps our environment by keeping old cell phones Sacrament of Holy Communion, please call the religious out of landfills. Thank you for your support. We’re proud to support our students and congratulate education office. the eighth graders who participated in the 43nd Annual If your child receives special accommodations in public Roselle Catholic High School Scholastic Olympics school please let me know. along with eleven area Catholic schools. Five of our eighth grade students were awarded plaques: James Office Hours: McElroy and Elisa Neri (1st Place English and History Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00AM-2:30PM respectively); Daniel Malave (2nd Place Mathematics); or by Appointment rd Kendall Ellmer and Hannah Makasare (3 Place Available via email: Forensics and Religion respectively). Congratulations [email protected] for a well done!

BULLETIN HOLIDAY SCHEDULE! Submissions received after the deadline will not be included—sorry!

Thanksgiving: November 30 Bulletin ~ NOON Wednesday, November 19

Christmas: December 21 bulletin ~ NOON Wednesday, Dec. 10 December 28 bulletin~ NOON Monday, Dec. 15

New Year: January 4 bulletin ~ NOON Thursday, Dec. 18

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SACRAMENT PARISH STAFF INFORMATION INFORMATION Fr. John Gabriel Fr. John Gabriel Coordinator Coordinator

BAPTISM PASTOR Communal Baptisms are held on the last Sunday of each Father John Gabriel 973-376-3044 ext 356 [email protected] month at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below. Please contact the Parish Office for PAROCHIAL VICAR scheduling information. Father Silvano Kim 973-376-3044 ext 357 [email protected] RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at WEEKEND ASSISTANTS 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment. Father John D. Dennehy Father Ray Cho EUCHARIST

Communion can be brought to the sick and PERMANENT DEACONS homebound either at home or in a facility. Please Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. Deacon O’Neill Deacon Arthur Bandel CONFIRMATION Adult Confirmation for those already Baptized and PARISH SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER wish to complete their sacraments are encouraged to Mrs. Jackie Canavan 973-376-3044 ext 111 contact the Parish Office. [email protected] Ms. Rita Maggio 973-376-3044 ext 124 MARRIAGE [email protected]

Couples interested in marriage are asked to call the SCHOOL OFFICE Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 so that arrangements can be made. Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228

VOCATIONS PRINCIPAL Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Mrs. Patricia Dolansky, B.S., M.L.S., M.A. Speak to one of our or call the Vocations Office [email protected]

973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT vocations. Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio SACRAMENT OF THE SICK [email protected]

This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE visits to area hospitals and nursing homes. Please Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079

contact the Parish Office. DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THE RCIA PROCESS Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-Autism Cert.

[email protected] The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been Mrs. Maggie Keffer baptized enter into full communion with the faith. [email protected]

Contact the Parish Office for details. MUSIC MINISTRY Ms. Janet Natale 973-376-3044 ext 127 BAPTISM INFORMATION [email protected] The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mr. Daniel R. Palko, Organist

Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning YOUTH MINISTRY following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Mrs. Kim Mailley [email protected] Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or PARISH TRUSTEES would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044. PARISH COUNCIL

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