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45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044  FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560

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

Fr. Silvano Kim Parochial Vicar [email protected]

Fr. Everest Baniyet In Residence

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

www.saintjamestheapostle.org

Images courteous of Google.com A Welcoming Community of Faith in the Heart of Springfield MARCH 8, 2015

THIRD OF LENT MASSES FOR THE WEEK REFLECTIONS Third Sunday of Lent, Year B ON TODAY’S March 8, 2015 Worship: 1034 SATURDAY, March 7, 2015 referred to the temple as his Father’s house which 5:00PM Nikki Fritts ~ Rose Anne Citro was being made into "house of trade". That is why he SUNDAY, March 8, 2015 used force to expel the money-chargers. The Jewish 7:30AM authorities wanted proof that Jesus had divine authority Antonio & Giovanna Circelli ~ Carmela Fusco to act as he did. They demanded a sign from God to 9:00AM prove Jesus right; otherwise, they would treat him as an Vincenzo & Michelina Stelluto ~Anthony & Carmelina Reino imposter. Jesus replied that the sign God would give 10:30AM For the People of Saint James would be his resurrection: "Destroy this temple, and in 12:00PM three days I will raise it up". The Jews did not Giuseppe Grande ~ Vittoria Matteucci understand that the temple Jesus referred to was his 7:00PM own body. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus Marie Pannella ~ Joan Bratsch & Nic Cacouris not only reconciles us with God, but he fills us with his MONDAY, March 9, 2015 7:30AM and make us temples of the living God. Do John Anton Schaible ~ Lisa Mowbray/ you burn with zeal for the Lord's house? Jack Hockeiner 7:00PM MASS SCHEDULE For the People of Saint James TUESDAY, March 10, 2015 SUNDAY 7:30AM 7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM ~ 7:00PM Mary Lombardi ~ Carmen Lombardi Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM 7:00PM For the People of Saint James DAILY MASS WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2015 Weekdays: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM 7:30AM Saturdays Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM Domenico & Domenica D’Agostini ~ Arcangela 7:00PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION For the People of Saint James Saturdays at 11:00AM THURSDAY, March 12, 2015 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 7:30AM Joanne Bollaro~ Mother, Siblings & Children Monday: 9:00AM ~ 7:30PM 7:00PM Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00AM ~ 5:30PM For the People of Saint James Friday: 9:00AM ~ 4:00PM FRIDAY, March 13, 2015 Saturday and Sunday ~ Closed

7:30AM Donald Hubbard ~ Bernice & John Petersen 7:00PM STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES For the People of Saint James Your continued and consistent generosity raised SATURDAY, March 14, 2015 8:00AM $8,578.00 James Rinaldo ~ Carol & Kessler $2,530 Lenten Alms Giving Mary & Joe Ginty / Kate & Barney Smith ~ Family 5:00PM Jesus says, it is far better to give than to receive

Julius Asilo~ Wife, Asilo SUNDAY, March 15, 2015 7:30AM WEEKLY MEMORIALS For the People of Saint James SANCTUARY LAMP 9:00AM Mary & Vincent Inneo ~ & Jackie Inneo Edward Malinowski ~ Ludmilla Maliinowski 10:30AM BREAD AND WINE Joseph Fusco ~ Carmela Fusco 12:00PM For The People of Saint James Carmelo Ricci ~ Eleonora & Jeff Zappulla FLOWERS BY THE TABERNACLE 7:00PM Anthony DiMurro ~ Saint James HSA For The People of Saint James PAGE 2 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: MARCH 8, 2015

THE PRAYER EVANGELIZATION CORNER “To everything there is a season CORNER and a time for every purpose…”

Are you ready for Lent? Visit our Lighthouse Catholic A TIME TO HEAL Media kiosk in the Gathering Area. We will be stocking

new CD titles perfect for your Lenten experience! For all who are sick and suffering……… We encourage you to also visit: Bea Giacobbe, Brian Mather, Rita Dilly, www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org

Alice McCarthy, Maria Patania, Susan Sullivan, and click on the store tab. You can view the hundreds Tom Hogan, Eva Brownfield, Richard McNelis, of titles available for us to offer you or for you to order Charlotte McNelis, Kyle Noonan, Walter Mathias, on your own. In a short while, we will be asking Fr. Peter Funesti, Joseph Schubert, Jean Comerford, parishioners for feedback on this CD program. You'll Ronald Alaniz, Honorise DeSisto, Connor Smith, be able to let us know what titles or categories you are Ana Harper, Sr. Rosanne Treston, Sandra Turlowicz, most interested in listening to. Watch the bulletin for John Rendiero, George Ondish, Antoinette Pacifico, details. John Pangiochi, Marion Sexton, Amelia Montana, Robert John McCann, Dominick LaMorgese WEEK #12 WHO DO YOU SAY THAT Fr. Barron illuminates with conviction that A TIME TO DIE Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah and revela-

tion of God become man. He shows how Jesus fulfills Patrick Noce the four tasks of the Messiah according to the Old and

New Testaments and how the living legacy of is ..and all who have gone before us proclaimed by the Church.

WEEK #13 A TIME OF WAR & PEACE TRUST IN THE LORD

This talk is practical. It is for everyone-

We pray for all defending our freedom… beginners and masters in the spiritual life. We all know that growth in holiness is largely about Luis Fonseca, Arthur Raymond, Frank Wulff, growing in trust in our Lord Jesus Christ. But how does Aric Patten, Jack Lober, Stacy Enyeart, A.J. Carlucci, one do that realistically? Bugel, Aaron Pluto, Lillie, In this talk, Bismarck Diocese Vocations Director Fr. Tim Arentz, Stephen Patricco, Sean Curran, Tom Richter will describe in concrete terms what the Phillip Patten, Lt. Sean P. Eadie, Shane Fenton interior act of trust looks like, and what we must choose in order to grow in trust. We hope you enjoy and use this kiosk often! A TIME TO SEEK SECOND COLLECTION

For all seminarians on the road to priesthood, especially: PETER’S PENCE March 8, 2015 Please support our Holy Father’s work in the Peter’s Luis Fernando Diaz, Hermes Diaz, Danny Pabon, Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined Peter Carey, Joseph Furnaguera, Andres Polanco, with those from our and sisters around the Zachary Devoe, Andres Polanco, Sebastian Valencia, world to help the Holy Father provide essential relief to Joseph Gurliaccio, Diego Arce, Dhanush Canisius, people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity Harlan Acosta with the universal Church, answering the call to become a witness of charity. May God bless you.

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THE PASTOR’S LETTER Father John Gabriel

Dear Parish Family, One of the hallmarks of a dynamic community is that it has the power to attract people, and so it is with the Church. Several weeks ago, several hundred “catechumens” from throughout the Archdiocese celebrated the “Rite of Election” at our Cathedral in Newark with Archbishop Hebda. These catechumens are people who are unbaptized and who are seeking full initiation into the here in the Archdiocese of New- ark. One of them is a young woman from our own parish named Ashley (last year, her was baptized, con- firmed and given First at the Vigil, and this year Ashley will follow). We are so inspired by Ash- ley’s faith and the support of her family, and we pray during this Lenten season for all catechumens throughout the world. Remember that Lent, before it became associated with repentance and ashes, was a 40 day retreat for catechumens in preparation for full initiation at the Easter Vigil. So let us pray in a special way for all those many thousands throughout the world who will be joining us in the Roman Catholic Church this year. Those of you who attend the 9:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday will experience some of the rituals that are part of the process that welcomes and prepares catechumens, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.). In addition to Ash- ley, we also have others who are already baptized (in either the Catholic Church or other Christian denomina- tions) who are preparing for First Eucharist or , or to make a full Profession of Faith as they enter the Catholic Church. We pray for these men and women as well, and we look forward to the time when they will fully join us as members of Christ’s Church here at St. James. An interesting thing I have experienced here at St. James- the numbers of young adults, young teens and even children asking to be received into the Church. We have a special group of teens preparing for Initiation who meet many Sunday mornings to continue learning about our faith. I am most grateful to those who work with these catechumens and candidates: Fr. Silvano Kim, Nancy Caputo, Pat McGovern, Mary Ellen Capon, Tressa & Chuck Dombroski. Recently, Francis said that “the church grows through attraction, not proselytism.” In other words, as Catholics we don’t use aggressive tactics to manipu- late and recruit people to our Church (as other denominations often do), rather we allow the Holy Spirit to gently work through us that others might be attracted to Christ through our example and (when appropriate) invitation. Several weeks ago we asked parishioners to join our newly forming Baptismal Team, and the Lord has truly blessed us with those who came forward and said ‘yes!’ About fifteen people (including several married couples and others) are now part of this team. Our goal is to provide a quality experience for those who come to the par- ish to have their children baptized. This Sunday afternoon for the first time our new Team will help to welcome six young couples welcoming their first child and preparing for baptism here at St. James. The Team will conduct a discussion on Christian parenting, how the arrival of a new child impacts the relationship between husband and wife, and the meaning of Baptism. The Team will also be present at each celebration of the Sacrament, and are currently helping the parish to develop some process to follow-up with these parents and continue to support and invite them to deeper involvement in the spiritual development of their children. Please pray for this wonderful new Baptismal Team! I am personally grateful for so many members of our parish family who volunteer to do the work of the Gospel here at St. James. May we all find some place, some ministry, and some way to give back to God through the use of our time and talent here in our parish. May God continue to bless us with many oth- ers who are attracted to Christ through us!

In His , ~ Fr. John

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OUR LENTEN OFFERININGS RESPECT LIFE CORNER Sharing With One Another Mrs. Patricia Sullivan

MASS WILL BE CELEBTRATED EACH PLEASE JOIN IN PRAYING THE EVENING DURING LENT LENTEN Scriptural Rosary Mondays through Fridays at 7:00PM For life BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ************************************************** LECTIO DIVINA ~ St. John’s Room (Rectory) Mondays at 6:30AM & 10:00AM Tuesday Evenings at 7:30PM *******************************************

STATIONS OF THE CROSS ONE HOUR FOR LIFE! 8:30AM Friday mornings with the St. James School ST. TERESA OF AVILA PARISH Community Following the 12:10 Noon Mass through to and 12:00PM all are welcome! 7:30 Evening Benediction ******************************************* Monday March 9th & 23rd DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR PRAY FOR THE DIGNITY OF LIFE Every Friday at 3:00PM FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH VOLUNTEER TO LEAD THE ROSARY Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and pray the (SEE THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE) Chaplet of Divine Mercy 4:00PM Repose the Blessed Sacrament Please Email Louise - [email protected] Join us even if you are unable to stay the full hour May the Holy Spirit empower and give you great ******************************************* courage to stand up for LIFE! RECONCILIATION PRAYER SERVICE Thank you for all that you do for LIFE! Monday, March 23 ~ 7:30pm

DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings To have a loved one remembered through the Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine and ~ or the Flowers By the Tabernacle

Please call Jackie Canavan in the Rectory Office ~ 973-376-3044

HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE MARIAN DEVOTION

Come join us in pray before the Blessed Sacrament on Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous the first Wednesday of the month. Please join us the first Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place on Wednesday of the month from 7:30-8:30PM at Holy Monday evenings (as scheduled) from 6:45-7:30pm in our Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Avenue, Union, NJ. Church, Saint James, please feel free to join us. PERPETUAL ADORATION NOCTURNAL ADORATION

Can you volunteer as an Adoration Chapel Adorer? Our Saint John the Apostle Church, 1805Penbrook Terrace Lady of Lourdes Church in Mountainside needs two in Linden has Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction, Homily & Communion every First adorers per hour. Friday from 8:30-9:30pm. All are welcome. Please contact Irene Ciccarino at 732-574-0064.

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YOUTH GROUP MONDAY EVENING NEWS NOVENA Mrs. Kimberly Mailley DURING LENT MONDAY EVENING NOVENA LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS A Presentation by our Youth Group WILL BEGIN AT 6:30PM IN THE CHURCH (grades 7-12) IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY EVENING

MASS A prayerful meditation for our parish community Living Stations of the Cross Schedule: POTLIGHT ON AITH S F (Rehearsals in the Church) THE CREED: OUR HERITAGE OF FAITH

Saturday, March 14 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM March 19 (Thursday) Rehearsal –7:30 – 8:30 PM St. James Church, Springfield March 26 (Wednesday) Rehearsal –7:30 – 8:30 PM

This session will explore the rich heritage of our beliefs as presented in Part 1 of The Catechism of the April 3 ~ Good Friday Catholic Church. We will engage in a conversation with Living Stations of the Cross Presentation 7:00 PM Church the basic mysteries of our faith, the Trinity, the Dress Rehearsal 4:00PM Upper Auditorium, then Incarnation and the Church, as a way of shedding light Church at approximately 4:45 on our own understanding of God’s invitation to friendship and discipleship. *All participants will be given service hours Presenter: Dr. Sylvia McGeary is Associate Professor Pizza will be served at 6:00PM prior to the presentation. of Religious Studies and Associate Dean for Social and You are invited to join us at 7:00 PM in the Church Behavioral Sciences, at Felician College in Lodi, New prior to rehearsals for Mass. All are welcome. Jersey. Dr. McGeary has over twenty-five years of experience as a parish religious educator and pastoral For more information, please contact Kim Mailley, minister. Coordinator of Youth Ministry at Call or email Nancy Caputo to register by March 12: [email protected] or 973-951-1631. [email protected] or 973-376-2061 CALLING ALL SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL ALUMNI!

“CHILDREN OF HOPE” It seems like just yesterday you were walking the halls of Saint James with classmates and friends. We’d love to connect with you and give you the opportunity to recon- PLEASE JOIN nect with those whom you shared these special years!

Fr. John Gabriel Update your contact information by sending an email to [email protected] or our Alumni Facebook Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30PM page at www.Facebook.com/SaintJamesalumni. (Parents and Grandparents – let us know how to reach your alumni chil- EUCHARIST ADORATION FOR CHILDREN dren and grandchildren!) You’ll receive invitations to future EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND! planned Alumni Masses and receptions and opportuni- ties to meet with classmates and share memories. You have always been a part of the Saint James Family; we’d love to welcome you home!

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FEED MY PEOPLE CALENDAR NEWS Mrs. Lisa Gillo Mrs. Maggie Keffer Coordinator Coordinator

Please note: only non-perishable food can be SUNDAY March 8 SUNDAY accepted, fresh fruit and other items needing Religious Education (K-8)-School 10:00AM refrigeration should not be left in the gathering Baptism Catechesis-Church 1:15PM area; clothing and bedding are not acceptable Mom’s Group-St. John’s Room 4:00PM 5:45PM either and for health reasons will be discarded. Ensemble Rehearsal-Church MONDAY March 9 MONDAY

Lectio Divina-Rectory 6:30AM When we feed the poor we feed Christ 7:10AM Recitation of the Rosary-Church

Lectio Divina -Rectory 10:00AM NON-PERISHABLE Boy Scouts Den Meeting-Gym 6:00PM Evening Novena-Church 6:30PM FOOD, SANDWICH AND MEATLOAF Evening Mass 7:00PM COLLECTIONS Liturgy Committee Meeting-Rectory 7:30PM TUESDAY March 10 TUESDAY The next collection will take place the weekend of Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM March 28/29 before the 5:00PM Mass on Saturday Chorister Rehearsal-Church 3:30PM evening and between 10:00AM and 12:00PM Noon Religious Education (1-8)-School 3:45PM on Sunday, in the Gathering Area of the Church. Adult Choir Rehearsal-Church 7:00PM Sandwich collections will take place Monday, Evening Mass-Church 7:00PM March 30 from the School Kitchen between Lectio Divina-Rectory 7:30PM WEDNESDAY March 11 WEDNESDAY 8:00-11:00AM. Anyone interested in volunteering to Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM help deliver to St. Joe’s please contact Lisa Gillo Volleyball Practice-Hatcher Hall 3:00PM 908-232-5304 or [email protected]. Evening Mass -Church 7:00PM THURSDAY March 12 THURSDAY Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM LILY’S PANTRY Cherub Choir Rehearsal-Church 4:15PM 140 BRIAR HILLS CIRCLE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 Evening Mass-Church 7:00PM Lily’s Pantry partners with Springfield HOPE to FRIDAY March 13 FRIDAY provide food for families in need within our Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM community. Stations of the Cross (School)-Church 8:30AM If you would like to honor Anthony through a monetary Stations of the Cross-Church 12:00PM or food donation, or if you, or someone you know is in Jr. Girl Scout Meeting-Gym 2:45PM need, please contact Maria at 973-379-8188 for Divine Mercy Holy Hour-Church 3:00PM assistance. Evening Mass-Church 7:00PM May God bless you! Children of Hope-Church 7:30PM SATURDAY March 14 SATURDAY SAVE THE DATE! Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:40AM Spotlight: On Faith-School 9:30AM Pasta and Prize Night! Sacrament of Reconciliation-Church 11:00AM SUNDAY March 15 SUNDAY Saturday, March 28 from 6:00pm-8:30PM Religious Education (K-8)-School 10:00AM Home Study Retreat-Church/Gym 10:30AM Hosted by the Home School Association CYO Fellowship-Gym 5:00PM Ensemble Rehearsal-Church 5:45PM

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

th th I encourage all 7 & 8 Graders to participate in the FRIGID FEBRUARY FIELDS FANTASTIC FORENSICS! CYO Group’s Living Stations of the Cross! This presentation is a powerful example of prayer and also BY MRS. MARY MCELROY allows you to earn community service hours too! No, we’re not talking CSI tv, but the speech and oral Please see the information on page 6 and contact Mrs. Mailley for details. reading presentation competitions that require supreme Our First Eucharist families will attend a special concentration, exacting attention to detail, and poise un- retreat day on Saturday, March 21 beginning at der pressure. Participating in these competitions prepare 8:30AM, please arrive in Hatcher Hall a few minutes our students for the rigors of high school and beyond. earlier to sign in. 7th and 8th grade students as well as Our eighth graders have progressed through our Foren- adults interested in volunteering for the First Eucharist Family Retreat are asked to contact me. It takes many sics program under the direction of Mrs. Caroline Pon- hands to make this special day happen. terio, and her hard work is evident in their success. Con- We are looking forward to welcoming the students and gratulations to 8th graders Kendall Ellmer and Elisa Ne- families in the Home Study / Summer program on ri, who competed in the Oral-Interpretation category at Sunday, March 15 beginning at the 10:30 Mass for our Mount Saint Mary Academy's Forensics Competition final retreat of the year! Families are reminded to use the blue door behind the school next to the metal February 11th. Out of a field of thirty girls, Kendall’s stairs to enter the gym. selection, "The Tale of the Three Brothers" by J.K. Rowling, Office Hours: won 2nd place, while Elisa garnered 5th place with her Tuesday & Wednesday or by Appointment selection "Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder" by Barbara Park. Congratulations Kendall, Elisa and fellow 8th PARISH SENIORS graders Cassandra Garcia, Christina Gbadamosi, Tyler NEWS Kwinta, Daniel Malave and Mathieu Papillon who com- Mr. James Geoghan peted in the Union County Catholic Schools League of The Parish Seniors meet on the second Monday of the Forensics Declamation competition held February 25 at month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 60 Harvard St, Saint John the Apostle School in Clark. Out of a field of Summit (off Shunpike Rd.) 33 middle school students representing six schools, - We will have a complimentary lunch provided by our iel placed 2nd overall with his selection: William Lloyd guest for the day, Mark Rodrick, a financial advisor from Morgan Stanley. Mark will be giving advise and Garrison's Speech on the Death of John Brown. answering any financial questions you may have. We are excited for this year’s final competitions:

The next meeting is Monday, March 9 at 12:00PM April 22nd - @ the Carpenter School May 18th - @ Union Catholic HS For further information, please call MINI MARCH MADNESS AT SAINT JAMES! Jim Geoghan, President at (973) 379-2714. Our Saint James CYO Basketball teams have had a great ST. JAMES MOMS’ GROUP season, with many teams making the Finals this Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 4-6pm Rectory weekend. The full schedule is at www.leaguelineup.com. JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY SPIRITUAL Two of our PeeWee Teams are taking the hardwood in REFLECTION AND FELLOWSHIP Moms of all ages and expecting moms are welcome. the Jim McElroy Memorial Tournament beginning at Hope to see you there! 12:30pm on Sunday, March 8 at Dayton HS. This is Contact Andrea Chipana: immediately following our CYO Alumni and Coaches [email protected] game at 11:00am. Welcome back basketball alums!

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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 104 [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 107 [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 IN RESIDENCE Communion can be brought to the sick and Father Everest Baniyet homebound either at home or in a facility. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni CONFIRMATION Deacon Dan O’Neill Adult Confirmation for those already Baptized and Deacon Arthur Bandel wish to complete their sacraments are encouraged to PARISH SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER contact the Parish Office. Mrs. Jackie Canavan 973-376-3044 ext 110 MARRIAGE [email protected] Couples interested in marriage are asked to call the Ms. Rita Maggio 973-376-3044 ext 113 [email protected] Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date so that arrangements can be made. SCHOOL OFFICE VOCATIONS 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228

Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office PRINCIPAL 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in Mrs. Patricia Dolansky, B.S., M.L.S., M.A. [email protected] vocations. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make [email protected] visits to area hospitals and nursing homes. Please contact the Parish Office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079

THE RCIA PROCESS DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-Autism Cert. process where individuals who seek to receive the [email protected]

Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT baptized enter into full communion with the faith. Mrs. Maggie Keffer Contact the Parish Office for details. [email protected]

MUSIC MINISTRY BAPTISM INFORMATION Ms. Janet Natale 973-376-3044 ext 115 The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm [email protected] Mr. Daniel R. Palko, Organist Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. YOUTH MINISTRY Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that Mrs. Kim Mailley, [email protected] 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 CATECHESIS CEREMONY [email protected] March 8, May 17 April 26, May 31 PAGE 10 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: MARCH 8, 2015