St. Gerard Majella

St. Bridget University Parish October 11, 2020

Mass Schedule Phase I Reopening Special Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM Weekdays Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM No Tuesday Mass Holy Days 7:00 PM Vigil, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Confessions Saturday from 3:00 to 3:30 PM at the Parish Offices. Office Hours Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Closed Friday

Pastor Rev. John A. Rossi Deacons Joseph W. Loungo, Retired Samuel Soto Special Mass in Honor of Kevin C. Heil, J.D. St. Gerard Majella to Celebrate Life Aaron Smith Do you know someone who is trying to conceive? Let Campus Minister Rebekah Hardy them know of this special Mass in honor of St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of mothers, babies and those PREP CRE Sr. Janice Novak trying to conceive. Business Manager Renee Mirenda Admin. Assistant Maryann Friedberg The Mass to Celebrate New Life in honor of St. Gerard will take place on Friday, October 16 at 9:00 AM . Secretaries Kathleen Capitanio Kathie Graham Those attending will be able to venerate a relic of St. Gerard and receive a blessed medal and a prayer card. Music Director Florence Murtha St. Gerard is known as a "wonderworker" for the abundance of miracles attributed to him. Maintenance Charlie Graham Mass Intentions, Prayers & Sacraments

PRAYER LIST Saturday October 10 4:30 PM Carol Harwood r/b Florence Murtha Lynda Bancroft, Julia Bastian, Jerry Boylan, Pauline Brigandi, Thomas Carey, Dana Sunday October 11 Carothers, Vincent Bristow, Sandy Carnuccio, Msgr. John Clarke, Mort Cohen, Marie Corvac- 11:00 AM Lorraine Madden r/b Tom & Donna Gallia chioli, Carl Costello, Mari Hermana de Leti, Bill King r/b the Capitanio family Pasquale DiDonato, Frances Field, Janet Fuhrer, Anthony Brida, Sr. Thomas Genovese, baby Dominick Grays, Susan Grim, Dana Guidera, Vincent Guidera, Jr., Billy r/b Nick & Betty DeStefano Hadik, Janine Hee, Kathleen Heil, Marcus Jones, Al Pezzuto r/b Peggy & John Smith Lisa & Michael Juliand, Deanna & Anthony Ken- Julia Cotilus r/b family nedy, Denise Hughes King, Faith McCabe, Linda Marzucco, Gilda Mitchell, Nicholas Mitcho, Sonia Monday October 12 Morales, Gerald Morgan, Margaret Morse, Pat Mulutzie, Al Paciocco, Mary & Fabio Palacio, 9:00 AM Carl Grassi r/b Maria & Fred Riegel Maritva Perrault, Mary “Vicky” Petrillo, toddler Layla Tuesday October 13 PruettPaulson, Carmen Quituna, toddler No Mass Cataleya Rivera, Joel Rivera, Victor Rodriquez, Cathie Seas, Janeen Seddons, Wilfredo Soto, Wednesday October 14 Ann Marie Todd, Linda Triffo, Bill Van Dusen and Elsa Vasquez. 9:00 AM Charles Cabo, Jr. If you wish, you may receive the Sacrament of Thursday October 15 Anointing of the Sick. Contact the Parish Cen- 9:00 AM Marcella Dugan r/b Eileen Kosmaczewski ter at 8568812753 to make an appointment with the priest. Friday October 16 St. Gerard Mass We pray for the safety and the Lord’s 9:00 AM Fran Flamma r/b John & Lisa protection of our men and women in the military, especially Colonel Eric Baus; Major Matthew Lisa, USAF; Ensign William Stephens, Saturday October 17 USCG; Sean Patrick Stailey, USN and Luke Wible, USMC. 4:30 PM Mae & John Nolan r/b Florence Roberts PRAYER CHAIN: Do you or someone you Sunday October 18 know need the blessing of prayer? That’s why 11:00 AM Laura Jean Coates r/b Joe Viola & children the St. Bridget Prayer Chain is here for you. Peter Konrad, Sr. Please contact Annadora Shipley, Coordinator, at 8565890334, and prayers will begin for r/b Nick & Betty DeStefano you. Joseph Herrschaft r/b Nick & Betty DeStefano Mary Anne Kelly Sanctuary Candle Sponsorship r/b Diane & Bill Franklin and family The sanctuary candle is the red candle behind the altar, next to the tabernacle. It continuously remains lit to remind us of Jesus’ true presence in

the Eucharist and His constant presence with us. The sanctuary candle is available for sponsor- WEDDING BANNS ship for a donation of $10.00. You may designate your offering in honor of a special person, in For the third time between thanksgiving for a blessing, or in memory of a Felix Rosas and loved one. Lidia Martinez, Please contact the Parish Center to make both of Saint Bridget. your request and donation.

St. Gerard Majella Feast Day: October 16 St. Gerard Majella was born in Muro Lucano, Italy, on April 6, 1726, into a humble family. From his parents he learned the love of prayer and sacrifice. When his father died, Gerard, being the only son, had to provide for his family by working as a tailor. At the age of 14 he sought to enter the Capuchin friary but was rejected because of his poor health. After a short time as the domestic servant of the bishop of Lacedo- nia, he returned to tailoring but earned a minimal income. In April 1749, after attending a Redemptorist mission in Muro, Gerard succeeded in getting himself ac- cepted by the congregation. Following a trial period and a year of novitiate in the house at Deliceto, he professed religious vows on July 16, 1752. Gerard was noted for his observance of the Redemptorist rule and collecting money for the material needs of the community. His presence to people who were weighed down by poverty and illiteracy was a sign of hope to them. Gerard had great empathy and testified to trust in the love and the compassion of God. During his five years as a lay brother in the congregation Gerard was remarkable for his apostolic zeal, patience in sickness, love for the poor, deep humility in the face of false accusations, heroic obedience, spirit of penance, and constancy in prayer. He wrote numerous letters of spiritual direction. The Lord favored him with many spiritual gifts, including prophecy, the ability to read people’s hearts, and the gifts of miracles. He died at Materdomini on October 16, 1755. Gerard was canonized by St. Pius X on December 11, 1904. He is invoked as a patron of mothers, especially in time of pregnancy. Couples hoping to conceive a child also seek St. Gerard’s intercession. The shrine of St. Gerard Majella is at the basilica in Materdomini, Italy. Biography © 2020 The Redemptorists (redemptorists.net). All Rights Reserved. Biography © 2020 The Redemptorists (redemptorists.net). All Rights Reserved. Prayer to St. Gerard San Gerardo, St. Gerard, Tú adoraste a Jesús como Señor de la Vida. You worshiped Jesus as the Lord of Life. Hoy te pido que reces por esta mi intención especial I ask you today to pray (Mencione su intención aquí.) For my special intention. Preséntale a Jesús (Mention your intention here.) a todos aquellos que quieren concebir un hijo, Lift up to Jesus a todas aquellas que tienen embarazos difíciles, All those who seek to conceive a child, a todos aquellos que han perdido un hijo, All those having difficult pregnancies, y a aquellos que con amor le presentan All who have suffered the loss of a child, sus hijos a Dios. And all who lovingly lift up their children to God. Reza para que todos nosotros, Pray that all of us, Al interesarnos por las madres, los By caring for mothers, fathers, and children padres, y los niños born and unborn nacidos y no nacidos May build a Culture of Life, edifiquemos la Cultura de la Vida In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. En Nombre de Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

TwentyEighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 IS 25:610A Gospel MT 22:114 OR 22:110 On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, elders of the peoplein parables, saying,"The king- rich food and pure, choice wines. dom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his serv- peoples, the web that is woven over all nations; ants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but he will destroy death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe they refused to come. A second time he sent other away the tears from every face; the reproach of his servants, saying, ‘Tell those invited: “Behold, I have people he will remove from the whole earth; for the prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle LORD has spoken. On that day it will be said: "Behold are killed, and everything is ready; come to the our God, to whom we looked to save us! This is the feast.”’ Some ignored the invitation and went LORD for whom we looked; away, one to his farm, another to his busi- let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!" ness. The rest laid hold of his servants, For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those mur- Responsorial Psalm PS 23:13A, 3B4, 5, 6 derers, and burned their city. Then he said to his R. (6cd)I shall live in the house of the Lord all the servants, 'The feast is ready, but those who were days of my life. invited were not worthy to come. Go out, there- The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant fore, into the main roads and invite to the feast pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he whomever you find.’ The servants went out into the leads me; he refreshes my soul. streets and gathered all they found, bad and good R.I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of alike, and the hall was filled with guests. But when my life. the king came in to meet the guests, he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment. The king He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. said to him, 'My friend, how is it that you came in Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are here without a wedding garment?' But he was re- at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage. duced to silence. Then the king said to his attend- R.I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. ants, 'Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you grinding of teeth.’ Many are invited, but few are anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. chosen." R.I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come. R.I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Reading 2 PHIL 4:1214, 1920 Brothers and sisters: I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know also how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I St. Bridget University Parish can do all things in him who strengthens me. Still, it Religious Education Program (PREP) was kind of you to share in my distress. My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glori- Thanks to our families who registered for religious ous riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father, glo- ry forever and ever. Amen. Education, which now takes place through Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish on Greentree Road. Alleluia EPH 1:1718 These are the ofLicial start dates of R.Alleluia, alleluia. inVperson and virtual classes: May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, ECHO (Grades 1V5): October14th & 15th so that we may know what is the hope Encounter (Grades 6V8): October 18th & 19th that belongs to our call. Whole Family Catechesis (Grades 1V8): November 8th R.Alleluia, alleluia. XXVIII Domingo Ordinario Primera lectura Is 25, 610 Evangelio Mt 22, 114 En aquel día, el Señor del universe preparará sobre En aquel tiempo, volvió Jesús a hablar en parábolas a este monte un festín con platillos suculentos para los sumos sacerdotes y a los ancianos del pueblo, dic- todos los pueblos; un banquete con vinos exquisitos iendo: “El Reino de los cielos es semejante a un rey y manjares sustanciosos. Él arrancará en este mon- que preparó un banquete de bodas para su hijo. Man- te el velo que cubre el rostro de todos los pueblos, dó a sus criados que llamaran a los invitados, pero el paño que oscurece a todas las naciones. éstos no quisieron ir. Envió de nuevo a otros criados Destruirá la muerte para siempre; el Señor Dios en- que les dijeran: ‘Tengo preparado el banquete; he jugará las lágrimas de todos los rostros y borrará de hecho matar mis terneras y los otros animales gordos; toda la tierra la afrenta de su pueblo. Así lo ha dicho todo está listo. Vengan a la boda’. Pero los invitados el Señor. En aquel día se dirá: “Aquí está nuestro no hicieron caso. Uno se fue a su campo, otro a su Dios, de quien esperábamos que nos salvara. negocio y los demás se les echaron encima a los cria- Alegrémonos y gocemos con la salvación que nos dos, los insultaron y los mataron. Entonces el rey se trae, porque la mano del Señor reposará en este llenó de cólera y mandó sus tropas, que dieron muerte monte”. a aquellos asesinos y prendieron fuego a la ciudad. Luego les dijo a sus criados: ‘La boda está preparada; Salmo Responsorial Salmo 22, 13a. 3b4. 5. 6 pero los que habían sido invitados no fueron dignos. R. (6cd)Habitaré en la casa del Señor toda la vida. Salgan, pues, a los cruces de los caminos y conviden El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta: en verdes pra- al banquete de bodas a todos los que encuentren’. deras me hace reposar y hacia fuentes tranquilas Los criados salieron a los caminos y reunieron a todos me conduce para reparar mis fuerzas. los que encontraron, malos y buenos, y la sala del R.Habitaré en la casa del Señor toda la vida. banquete se llenó de convidados. Cuando el rey entró a saludar a los convidados vio Por ser u Dios fiel a sus promesas me guía por el entre ellos a un hombre que no iba vestido con traje sendero recto; así, aunque camine por cañadas os- de fiesta y le preguntó: ‘Amigo, ¿cómo has entrado curas, nada temo, porque tú estás conmigo. Tu vara aquí sin traje de fiesta?’ Aquel hombre se quedó calla- y tu cayado me dan seguridad. do. Entonces el rey dijo a los criados: ‘Átenlo de pies y R.Habitaré en la casa del Señor toda la vida. manos y arrójenlo fuera, a las tinieblas. Allí será el llanto y la desesperación. Porque muchos son los Tú mismo me preparas la mesa, a despecho de mis llamados y pocos los escogidos”. adversarios; me unges la cabeza con perfume y llenas mi copa hasta los bordes. R.Habitaré en la casa del Señor toda la vida. Segunda lectura Fil 4, 1214. 1920 Hermanos: Yo sé lo que es vivir en pobreza y también lo que es tener de sobra. Estoy acostumbra- do a todo: lo mismo a comer bien que a pasar ham- bre; lo mismo a la abundancia que a la escasez. To- do lo puedo unido a aquel que me da fuerza. Sin embargo, han hecho bien ustedes en socorrerme, cuando me vi en dificultades. Mi Dios, por su parte, A collection for Hurricane Relief will be taken up this con su infinita riqueza, remediará con esplendidez weekend, October 11, 2020. todas las necesidades de ustedes, por medio de Cristo Jesús. Gloria a Dios, nuestro Padre, por los Please help the diocese support the many families in siglos de los siglos. Amén. need. Aclamación antes del Evangelio Cfr Ef 1, 17. 18 R.Aleluya, aleluya. Que el Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo ilumine Our Mission nuestras mentes para que podamos comprender cuál es la esperanza que nos da su llamamiento. St. Bridget University Parish in Glassboro R.Aleluya. is called to be a living church, a diverse Catholic faith community on fire with the love of Jesus Christ; passionate about what happens to one another, disturbed by injustice, and eager for the Kingdom of God. Living Stewardship SCHOOL NEWS ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL REGIONAL SCHOOL “My God will supply whatever you need…” Office of Advancement Pɗɘɛɘɟɟɘɐɝɢ 4:19 51 West North Street, Clayton, New Jersey 08312 * (856) 8810067 * Fax: (856) 8814064 * God really does provide for those who are grateful www.smrsonline.com “Challenging Minds, Building Faith” and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. MESSAGE FROM ADVANCEMENT People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. God Bless, If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship life- Kelly Riordan Advancement Director 8568810067x213 style for just one month M be generous with your To schedule a tour, please call the Main Office at 856 gifts of time in prayer, talent in charitable works 8810067 or email me directly. and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. Dear Parish Community, This Year Last Year October is upon us and the students, faculty, and staff are getting into a nice rhythm at St. Michael the Archangel Re- Offertory $ 7,014 $ 6,480 gional School. Online Collection $ 1,655 $ 455 If you know of a child that would like to experience firsthand how we are fulfilling our mission of “Challenging Minds, Building Faith.” our school does have a few seats remaining. We are also looking to expand our PreK3 program, where children can attend half days or full days, two to five days a week. Please continue to prayer for the health and safety of our school family.

God Bless,

Help Local Families in need this Kelly Riordan Advancement Director Holiday Season 8568810067x213 Thanksgiving is right around the corner. St. Bridget University Parish is asking for your help to feed those in need this holiday season. Due to Covid, we are not able to put together food baskets this year. We are, however, requesting supermarket gift cards or monetary donations. We cannot do this without your help. All dona‐ tions may be put in the collection basket or brought to the Parish Center. If you or anyone you know is in need of help with a Thanksgiving dinner, please call the Parish Center at 856V881V2753 with your name and num‐ ber and we will be in touch as to when you may pick up a gift card. "For I was hungry and you gave Me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed Me…” V Matthew 25:35 Music

The King of Love My Shepherd Is Words & Music Henry Becker Irish Melody

1. The King of Love my shepherd is, whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever. 2. Where streams of living water flow with gentle care he leads me, and where the verdant pastures grow, with heav’nly food he feeds me. 3. Perverse and foolish I have strayed, but yet in love he sought me, and on his shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me.

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, longing for their Lord, for God’s coming kingdom shall be theirs. Blessed are the sorrowing, for they shall be consoled, and the meek shall come to rule the world.

Refrain: Lead me, Lord, lead me, Lord, by the light of truth to seek and to find the narrow way. Be my way; be my truth; be my life, my Lord, and lead me, Lord, today.

2. Blessed are the merciful, for mercy shall be theirs, and the pure in heart shall see their God. Blest are they whose hunger only holiness can fill, for I say they shall be satisfied.

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