Fr. David Kosmoski, Pastor Rev. Mr. Walter Maksimik, Deacon Mass

The Assumpon by Tian, Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice Italy

Fr. David Kosmoski, Pastor Rev. Mr. Walter Maksimik, Deacon Mass Schedule Saturday evening Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 8:00am followed by the Rosary Wednesday: Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help after 8:00 am Mass St. Andrew Mass Association: First Saturday of the month: 8:00 am Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 pm Parish Secretary: Rosemary Horniacek Parish Office: 732-634-4355 Parish Fax: 732-750-5905 Religious Education Department: Bette Vitale 732-636-4261 Parish e-mail: [email protected] Parish website: www.standrewparish.com

New parishioners are welcomed! Please register to become part of our parish family by calling or stopping by the rectory. If your child is 18 years old, or out of college, they should register on their own. Registration is one of the requirements for sponsor certificates. SCHEDULE OF EVENT BINGO SCHEDULE

th Tues. 8/13 7:30PM BINGO (doors open at 6) Tuesday, August 13 , Susan Peitz RCaller, Sue BowersRTeam Leader, Wed. 8/14 7:00PM Vigil Mass Bill Kearney, Dave Kearney, Eileen Lemmon, Nancy Superak, Annee Thurs. 8/15 7:00PM The Assumption of the Conway, Kathleen Neroda, Josephine Di Marno, Cake Bakers: Ka- Blessed Virgin Mary ren Lurker, Jean Kearney, Mary Moa, JoAnn Beiter, Karen Shaﬀer, Lorea Dowd Sat. 8/17 3:00PM Confessions LITURGICAL MINISTER’S SCHEDULE 4:00PM Vigil Mass Lector 7:00PM N/A Men Who Care 7:30PM N/A non-Family Support Group Wed. 8/14 7:00PM L. Torra Sun. 8/18 8:00AM Mass Thurs. 8/15 7:00PM Please call to assist at this Mass 10:00AM Mass Sat. 8/17 4:00PM K. Matzura Sun. 8/18 8:00AM M. Banick 11:30AM Mass 10:00AM T. Botti

Mass Intentions 11:30AM C. Monis

Mon. 8/12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal Eucharistic Ministers 8:00AM Peter Torra, Sr. Wed. 8/14 7:00PM M. Repace, C. Filidei Tues. 8/13 Sts. Pontian & Hippolytus Thurs. 8/15 7:00PM A. Botti, Please step forward to

8:00AM Walter Morz assist at this Mass

Sat. 8/17 4:00PM E. Lemmon, A. Minetta, Wed. 8/14 St. Maximilian Kolbe 8:00AM Tara A. McCarthy S. Minetta, L. Quintana 7:00PM Vigil John & Elizabeth Fenton Sun. 8/18 8:00AM S. Bowers, M. Motta, H. Werte, Thur. 8/15 The Assumption of 10:00AM B. Viater, E . Potyrala,

The Blessed Virgin Mary A. Hogrebe, A. Botti

8:00AM Ronald Colatrella 11:30AM G. Rios, M. Repace, 7:00PM Joan Partyka M. Hathaway, M. Clifford

Fri. 8/16 St. Stephen of Hungary ALTAR SERVERS 8:00AM Benetta Svoboda Wed. 8/14 7:00PM Please step forward to assist at this Mass Sat. 8/17 Thurs. 8/15 7:00PM Please step forward to assist at this Mass 4:00PM Vigil Genevieve Dumser Sat. 8/17 4:00PM A. Complido, C. Tisch, D. Cohen

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8/18 8:00AM A. Gfroehrer, N. Lasek, D. DeVota Sun. 8/18 10:00AM M. Abner, A.Terebetsky, I. Ebner 8:00AM Our Parishioners 11:30AM A. Villaluna, J. Kinsey, C. Monis 10:00AM Jean Hennessey 11:30AM Joseph Di Marsico Reminder: Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers if you are present at a SHRINE CANDLES 08/17/2019 Mass that needs assistance please step forward . Thank you.

BLESSED MOTHER SACRED HEART Parishioner Prayer List

Emily Almeida (Healing) Carol & Franz Hruschka John Allen, Emily Almeida, George Alusik, BZ, Sr., Madge Basil, Mary Baumann, Kenneth Matulonis John & Marion Casale Mark and Anthony Beluch, Robert Blumetti, Kyle Bolger, Carl Booth, Donna Frank Matulonis, Jr. & Sr Bruce Cohorsky Sumpolec Bruno, Sylvia & Michael Bourgeois, Brian Burns, Dulce Caliero, Antonietta Torra Family Rose & Michael Copertino Carvana, Rosemarie Catena, Robert Caulfield, Marie Christini, Ann Ciarrico, Michelle Lucy Trackim The Ortmann/Giangulano Fam. Cole, Hector Colon, Charles Connolly, Gerilynn Crawford, Enrique Curbel, Linda Bob Conway Mary Mazzerella Czaplicki, Michael Cysani, Gary Davila, Vincent Di Giorgio, Pat DiMarco, Pamela Drotar, Jeff Eidson, Joseph Esteves, Marilyn Evan, Kyle Fairhurst, Joann Foglia, George & Dorothy Schnepf Gary LaMotta Albert & Linda Foglia, Richard Fuentes, Marion Fulloon, Frankie Gagliano, Lilian Alphonse & Donna Milano Galvano, Diana and Jose Garcia, Daniela Giambrone, Barbara Golinski, Ann Groben, PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Walter Hasting, Virginia Higgins, Carol Hila , Hanns Kozbial, Nicholas Koptko, Barba- Sara Marie Eastman, Peter Guaracci, ra La Coco, Richard Lagripo, Nick Lange, Faith Longstreet, Catherine Masher, Tiffany Justin Kitchen, Gerard Kopchik, Justin Lurker, Masters, Joan Modzelewski, Garry Maurath, Robert Matzura, Jeanne Michaloski, Col. William McClary, Staff Sergeant Keith Zalasar Rose Muccilli, Irma Munez, Christina Naia, Adam Nowolzinski, Nick Petrillo, Angel Pimentel, Sandra Lynn Place, Laura Poland, Peter Reimann, Terry and Tara Risso, Congratulations to the Joe Romanowski, Florence Salerno, Frank Salerno, Julie Salerno, Lou Salerno, Alfred Schimpf, Wayne Schmitt, Charlene Schnepf, Trish Shuller, Edward Sprague, Newly Married Perry Stio, Josephine Strittmatter, Betty Sullivan, Julio Suarez, Jane Taylor, Lauren Mr. & Mrs. Lazaro Becerra Teague, Ryan Terebetsky, Paul Tornambe, Mike Vallillo, Alice Wade, Dan Weiss,

Robert Wodarski, Brian Zalasar, Vincent and Rita Zalasar and Marianne Zelizi

August 11, 2019 - NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Missionaries of Our Lady of Salette RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION Having brought the fullness of Life to our world when He rose from the dead, Jesus sent his disciples to share this life with all Is now taking place! Forms were of creaon. “They went forth and preached everywhere (MK mailed out to students already en- 16:20). The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salee minister to rolled in our program in April. They people of every race, language, culture and way of lifeRbeginning were also mailed out to registered at the La Salee Shrine in France where our Blessed Mother families of children entering First appeared in 1846. Her ﬁnal words, “Well, my children, you will Grade. Forms must be in by June make this known to all my people,” echo Jesus’ Gospel mandate. It is lile wonder that the La Salee Congregaon has always 30th to avoid paying a late fee. Any- been mission orientated. When called upon by the Vacan to one new to the parish, please contact preach the Gospel in foreign lands, they eagerly responded. This Bette in the Office of Religious Education at 732-636-4261 for spirit brought them to mission in 27 countries, especially among more information. the poor in Angola, Argenna, Bolivia, Hai, India, Madagascar, Myanmar and the Philippines. With your cooperaon, the Mis- BINGO REQUEST sionaries of La Salee can connue to provide spiritual and ﬁ- We are in need of items for “door prizes” at our weekly Bingo nancial assistance to these mission countries as they bring God’s games. Please note that we can only “give away” BRAND NEW reconciling message to the poor. We welcome Father John Hig- gins this weekend from La Salee Missionaries . items. NOT USED (not even once) or damaged (not even slightly) Please assist your parish in this major fundraiser by volunteering Silver & Gold once a month. Please call the rectory. Thank you for your support!

Wedding Anniversary Celebration You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen and renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in temporary need, because of a loss Prayer Service at the Cathedral of St.Francis of Assisi in Metu- of job or an illness. Please leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, chen on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 4:00 PM. Registraon is 732R770R5260…..we want to help. All inquiries are confidential. required. Please register online at: diometuchen.org/silverRandR As you put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box (located by the elevator), gold. If you are unable to access, please contact your parish know that you are putting your faith into action. secretary or the Family Life Oﬃce at 732R562R1543 or am- [email protected]. Registraon will close on October Backpack Collection 11, 2019. Although no fee is required, in the past many Jubilari- Backpack donations are needed for an couples have given a donaon of gratude to the Church in memory of this special occasion. Donaons of Gratude may be the children of the Perth Amboy Food made online or calling 732R562R1543. Pantry. You may drop off the backpacks CONNECTIONS PROGRAM in the church hall. Thank you for help- Catholic Charies is currently seeking volunteers for the Connec- ing the children start off their school ons Program to help children who have suﬀered loss or who year with a positive attitude and a have special needs. Please call 732R738R1323 for more informaon. grateful heart. DO YOU WANT TO APPROACH Don’t Forget

CHALLENGES MORE AGGRESSIVELY? 2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL We are all made equal in that no one is blessed with a problemRfree life. To date, the Development Office has received pledges total- Where we differ is in the kinds of problems we have, and especially in ing $34,726.92 and payments totaling $33,967.43 from 249 how we face our problems. Jesus' teachings provide directives for a more parishioners. This represents 84.7% of your $41,000.00 goal. aggressive approach to life's challenges. If you, or anyone you know, Thank you for your efforts. would like to hear more about how Jesus' teachings help us to deal with the problems in our lives, we invite you to join us at an Inquiry Session. Inquiry sessions DO NOT assume a commitment to join the Catholic Faith OFFERTORY FOR AUGUST 4, 2019 family. Inquiry sessions are opportunities to ask questions about the Catholic Faith. All who are unbaptized, baptized into another faith de- $5725.50 nomination, or baptized Catholic but have not received Eucharist or Con- firmation, are invited. Inquiry sessions are for those who wish to inquire, Philippians 4:19. “And my God will meet all your needs explore, and search for ways to grow in relationship with God. For more according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” . information, call RCIA at (732R634R4355). “The Way of St. Juan Diego” St. Cecelia’s Church One-day, 9-mile Walking Pilgrimage Saturday, September 21, 2019 Tricky Tray Gi Aucon Saturday, September 21, 2019 Doors open at 6:00 pmVPrizes called at 7:30 pm General AdmissionV$20.00 In preparation for the Consecration of the Diocese of Metuchen to Our Lady (includes 1 free sheet of yellow ckets) Please call the parish office of Guadalupe, all youth, families and of St. Cecelia’s 732R283R2300 people of faith are invited to partici- pate in a Walking Pilgrimage on Satur- ST. JAMES 30TH ANNUAL STREET FAIR day, September 21st, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The walk VENDORS WANTED will begin and end at Immaculate Conception Parish, The street fair will be held on September 21, 2019 with a 316 Old Allerton Road, Annandale. Mass will be cele- rain date of September 28, 2018 on Main Street, Wood- brated by Bishop James F. Checchio. bridge. It will be a fun day for the whole family with over The cost is $20 by August 30th or $25 thereafter. The 150 vendors. Crafts, food, rides and much more! Live En- walk will take place rain or shine. tertainment!!! Vendor Email: [email protected] Ven- Registration is required. For details or to register, visit dor registration forms can be found in the back of the www.LightingHeartsOnFire.org/walkingRpilgrimage church. . Registration Registration deadline is September 13th FARMER’S MARKET forms can also be found in back of the Church. The Woodbridge Farmers’ Market is OPEN every Wednesday STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE! A ernoon from 3:00PM to 8:30PM at Parker Press, 400 Rah- Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? way Ave. Woodbridge. Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighng? Or, do you simply shut down? WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY Have you thought about separaon or divorce? HOMEBOUND SERVICES Does talking about it only make it worse? Woodbridge residents who are restricted or con- …Retrouvaille is a Lifeline to Help Couples Heal and Renew fined to home may have books selected and deliv- their Marriages. The program consists of a weekend experi- ered to them. Please contact Karen Haase-Gray at ence for married couples (no group discussions) 732-634-4450 ext. 7131 or e-mail her with six followRup sessions. at [email protected].

UPCOMING WEEKEND: August 23R25, 2019 NEW JERSEY LIBRARY for the For more informaon call the Family Life Office at 732R562R 1990 ext. 1543 BLIND AND HANDICAPPED TO REGISTER: Call Rich & Annee Colasuonno 732R236R0671 The Woodbridge Public Library is a service center for the New Jersey or email [email protected] Library for the Blind and Handicapped, offering certain free services Saint Peter’s Gianna Center to all printRhandicapped New Jersey residents. NJLBH offers a wide New Brunswick, NJ. variety of the same kinds of informaonal and recreaonal books that are available in an acve public library. Braille newspapers and The Center is dedicated to offering truly prolife women’s magazines, talking books, records and cassees on loan, as well as health care, including inferlity services, general gyneco- the use of a machine to play them, are available to registrants with logic care, and more. All services are provided in accord- disabilies. Contact the Main Library for further informaon. You ance with the US Catholic Bishops Ethical and Religious may also call NJLBH directly at 1R800R792R8322. Direcves for Catholic Health Care Services. Please visit SAVE THE DATE hp://www.saintpetershcs.com/GiannaCenter/ or con- Saturday October 19, 2019 at 6:30pm tact us at 732R565R5490 for more informaon. St. James School Alumni Celebraon Dinner All are welcome & invited. MOTHER SETON REGIONAL HIGH Please help us celebrate our wonderful school and especially SCHOOL, CLARK,NJ the 50th anniversary of the class of 1969. Tell your friends, family, & classmates. $50 per cket, BYOB, Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark, NJ is pleased to Buffet style dinner, Corporate Casual are, tours of the announce the 2019 Gala Evening of Celebraon and Recogni- school, and historical displays. It will be a night you won't for- on. Alumnae, family, and friends are invited to aend. The get. Call Bob Golden 908R930R1017 or fesvies will include cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, a pasta [email protected] for quesons, donaons, or to purchase ckets. staon and carving staon. A silent aucon and gi basket raffle are also planned. The event will be held on Friday even- CONNECTIONS PROGRAM ing, October 4th from 6:30R10:30pm at The Westwood, 483 Catholic Charies is currently seeking volunteers for the Con- North Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027. To purchase ckets or for necons Program to help children who have suffered loss or more informaon, contact the school at (732) 382R1952, Ext. who have special needs. Please contact Jeanee Cullen at 732 175 or email [email protected]. R738R1323 or [email protected] for more informaon. Dear Parishioners, In the House of Mary, in Ephesus there is an Icon of the Dormition. In the icon Jesus is holding his Mother in heaven. The little child in a while garment in the arms of Jesus is symbolic of Mary’s soul. At the end of her life Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. Her body, due to its bodily and spiritual un- ion with her son, Jesus, did not experience the corruption of the grave. This tells us that God wants to save the whole person, body and soul! Let us ask Mary that we too may serve God with our body and soul. As Pope Francis once said, “Serving God only with the body would be an act of a slave, while serving Him with only our soul would be in contrast with our human nature. The Assumption reminds us of the unity of the human person and that we are called to glorify God with our whole being, body and soul!” (Angelus message, 2018) August 15th is Mary’s Easter! Perhaps you would like to pick a flower from your garden and place it before her statue in the church or in your house. Let us commend to Our Lady’s care those who died and their families who mourn, following the violence in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio. May the Mother of Sorrows comfort them. In Jesus and Mary, Fr. David

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