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ROMAN OF THE ASSUMPTION 113 CHIEGO PLACE ROSELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY 07204

To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will, THIS CHURCH OPENS WIDE ITS DOOR IN THE NAME OF THE LORD !

First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2020 SERVED BY: : Very Rev. Father James F. Spera, V.F., Pastor Saturday Evenings: 5:30 pm Dean, Union County North Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon Rev. Father Carmine Rizzi, Priest-in-Residence Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am Rev. Deacon David J. Farrell, Deacon and Director of Religious Education Holy Days of Obligation: John Ballantyne, Trustee 8:00 am and 7:30 pm Elizabeth Santora, Trustee Novenas: Donna Schmatz, Organist and Music Coordinator St. Jude after the Saturday 8:00 am Mass Virginia Jediny, Parish Secretary St. Anthony, prayers with Benediction of the Karen Colucci, Religious Education Coordinator Blessed Sacrament, Tuesday, 7:30 pm, September thru June New members of the Parish are welcome and invited to Confession: REGISTER by calling the Rectory Office. Please notify the Office when moving away from the Parish. Sponsor Saturday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm certificates for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation Weekdays (Monday-Saturday) at 7:30 am before the will be signed and sealed for Registered parishioners only. You 8:00 am Mass, or anytime by appointment must be registered for 6 months prior to your request. PARISH OFFICE EMAIL Assumption School of Religion Office (908) 245-1107 [email protected] (908) 245-6572

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SATURDAY, November 28: Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM Eva Reinfeld (From: Loretta Raczynski) 5:30 PM Bill Denike “Happy Birthday” (Love, Nora)

SUNDAY, November 29: First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Lynn Rubino (From: Joey & Susan Derillo & Family) 10:30 AM Elizabeth Oliveri (From: Son, Ralph) 12:00 Noon For the Parishioners EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

LECTORS MONDAY, November 30: St. Andrew 8:00 AM Catherine DiLillo 24th Anniversary ALTAR SERVERS (Love, Karen & Frank) THE MINISTRIES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE TUESDAY, December 1 8:00 AM Mary & Andolpho Placca (From: All Their Children) PRAYER FOR A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION 7:30 PM St. Anthony & St. Kolbe Novena

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the WEDNESDAY, December 2 most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all 8:00 AM Elizabeth Oliveri (From: Son, Ralph) things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, THURSDAY, December 3: St. Francis Xavier come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace 8:00 AM Maria Tripicchio You as if You were already there, and unite my- (Love, Husband Sal) self wholly to You. Never permit me to be sepa- FRIDAY, December 4: St. John Damascene; rated from You. Amen. First Friday 8:00 AM Joseph Vaccarino “Happy 100th Birthday in Heaven” (From: Brooke, Leslie, Jay)

Believe and Pray SATURDAY, December 5: First Saturday 8:00 AM Florence Cheslock (From: Daughter, Susan & Ronald) Prayer List: (In alphabetical order) To have someone 5:30 PM Corporate Mass placed on or removed from the sick list please call the (See List) Rectory. We invite you to clip out this section each Sunday. Perhaps you could put it near a prayer book, in your Bible, or in your pocket or purse. It is a good thing when we pray with and for SUNDAY, December 6: Second Sunday of Advent one another. Thank you and bless you! 8:00 AM For the Parishioners

Altagracia Alvarez, Kathy Barz, John Black, Fred Boyne, 10:30 AM Bruno Naccarato Florence Carosella, Christine Conrad, James Desiderio, (From: Tanina Children & Grandchildren) Naomi Desiderio, Ronald Fellner, Nicholas Fusco, Bonnie 12:00 Noon Frances Malinowski Greer, Joseph Gregory, Cynthia and Thomas Ingman, A.M.J., Elizabeth Knych, Zchantell McDonald, Eleanor Morehouse, Tanina Naccarato, Carol Fellner Nasta, Jeanette Noto, Louis Noto, Monica Quigley O’Brien, Lily Rita Procopio, Roseann Santanna, Rose Sekac, Frank Please Note: Sillito, Nancy Sillito, Ann Sisalli, Anthony Spadora, Because of early deadlines some information will be added to Antonio Spano, Gabrielle Spano, Lynn Tumblety, Joanne the next bulletin. Vallone, D.L.W., Tony Wargacki

Page 3 Church of the Assumption MARK’S JESUS

This Sunday we begin a New Liturgical Year Mark’s Gospel is the shortest and tersest of all with the beginning of the Season of Advent; an four. The discourses of Jesus tend to be terser as well. opportunity for a "new beginning" in our life's Mark’s portrayal of Jesus has none of the poetry of the journey to Christ. We often miss Advent's power Sermon on the Mount or the Sermon on the Plain as in because these December weeks are full of secular Matthew or Luke, nor the extensive, reflective “I Am” Christmas parties and our home preparations for discourses as in John. Mark’s Jesus “cuts to the chase,” Christmas. Each year, the business of this season we would say today. This is reflected quite well in serves to distract us from having an Advent season today’s passage. that truly prepares us for the celebration of It is no accident that the dialogue of Jesus at this Christmas, with all its meaning. point in the Gospel according to Mark—the concluding words about the end of the world—immediately before Father Edward Hayes, a celebrated writer of his passion, is riddled with exclamation points and an spirituality records: "Advent, like its cousin Lent, is overall sense of urgency. a season for prayer and reformation of our hearts. We would do well to re-tool our own way of Since it comes at winter time, fire may be a fitting living this Advent, for we live in a world urgently in need sign to help us celebrate Advent…If Christ is to of hearing the message of Jesus proclaimed. It’s time for us to “wake up!” and get out into the world to do it. come more fully into our lives this Christmas, if Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. God is to become really incarnate for us, then fire will have to be present in our prayer. Our worship and devotion will have to stoke the kind of fire in our souls that can truly change our hearts. Ours is a Corporate Mass 5:30 PM December 5, 2020 great responsibility not to waste this Advent time. Take time to be aware that in the very midst of our Deceased Requested by busy preparations for the celebration of Christ’s Theresa Anello The Stecher Family birth in ancient Bethlehem, Christ is reborn in the Carlos Garcia & Kathy Plona Bethlehem of our homes and daily lives. Take time, Richard Haupt, Sr. Loretta Raczynski slow down, be still, be awake to the Divine Ted Kachnowski John & Donna Petrosky Mystery that looks so common and so ordinary yet Tadeus Kachnowski The Assumption Choir is wondrously present. An old abbot was fond of Tadeus Kachnowski Linda & Dave Farrell saying, ‘The devil is always the most active on the Bernice Malinowski Jack & Emily Kaulfers highest feast days.’ The supreme trick of Old Erasmo Milazzo Jack & Emily Kaulfers Scratch (the Devil) is to have us so busy decorating, Richard Powers Daughter, Sandra Landaverde preparing food, practicing music and cleaning in Eva Reinfeld The Assumption Choir preparation for the feast of Christmas that we actually miss the coming of Christ."

Let us all make this coming time of Advent a fruitful time of preparation for Christmas that we The season of Advent means there is something on may truly experience the joy of God's eternal the horizon the likes of which we have never seen presence leading us to eternity! before ... What is possible is to not see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to Fr. Jim grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft of the rock, watching God’s [back] fade in the distance. So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for running. For rushing. For worrying. For pushing. For now, stay. Wait. Something is on the horizon.

Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when by Jan Richardson the time will come. — Mark 13:33

Page 4 Church of the Assumption Advent Candles MARY’S GROTTO

The first Advent candle, called the Starting in November, we will be open on Saturday after Mass as well as on Sunday. "'s Candle," symbolizes Hope, and reminds us that Jesus is coming. Come in and look at what we have for Advent items.

The second Advent candle, called the Ladies of the Society "Bethlehem Candle," symbolizes Faith, Church of the Assumption and reminds us of Mary and Joseph's difficult journey to Bethlehem. What Is the Mass? The third Advent candle, called the "Shepherd's Candle," symbolizes Joy, What is the Mass? There is no simple answer to and reminds us of the joy the world that question. The Church uses many different images and terms to describe our most important prayer. The experienced when Jesus was born. Mass is the celebration of the Eucharist, a Greek word that means “thanksgiving.” It is the Lord’s Supper. It is The fourth Advent candle, called the the Breaking of the Bread. It is the memorial of the "'s Candle," symbolizes Peace and Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection. It is the Holy reminds us of the message of the : Sacrifice, in which the sacrifice of Christ on the cross is "Glory to God in the highest; and on perpetuated. It is the holy and divine liturgy, the sacred earth peace to men of good will." mysteries. It is the source and summit of our Christian lives, the new covenant, the work of the , the Advent Wreath Blessing paschal mystery. The many different words and images that we use when we speak of the Mass are not signs of Lord our God, confusion, but of wonder at what the Catechism of the We praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: Catholic Church (1328) calls the “inexhaustible He is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples, richness” of the Eucharist. The Mass, our greatest prayer He is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, and our deepest mystery, is celebrated every day, many He is the Savior of every nation. times a day, the world over. The Eucharist is both “bread Lord God from heaven” and “daily bread.” The Mass is our everyday . Let your blessing come upon us As we light the candles of this wreath. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay. BIG AMBITION Give up your small ambitions; come with me to We ask this through Christ our Lord. save the world. Amen —St. Francis Xavier

TODAY’S READINGS READINGS FOR THE WEEK

First Reading — We are the clay and you, O Lord, are Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 the potter: we are the work of your hands Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; (Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7). Lk 10:21-24 Psalm — Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Second Reading — God is faithful; by God you were Mt 7:21, 24-27 called to fellowship with the Son (1 Corinthians 1:3-9). Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Gospel — Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when Mt 9:27-31 the time will come. (Mark 13:33-37). Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8

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Knight’s Corner (Council #3240) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS The Knights of Columbus (Council #3240) of the Church Religious Education Contact Information: 908-245-6572 of the Assumption would like to invite any interested [email protected] Parish men, that wish to learn more about the Knights of [email protected] Columbus to fill out one of the cards located in the front of the Church and place it in the collection basket. The Fourth De- gree Knights of Columbus is currently conducting a membership drive. Please be sure to “like” our Facebook page: Knights of Colum- bus - Msgr. Loreti Council #3240

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Before the multiplication of the loaves, it was Andrew UNWRINKLED who spoke up about the boy who had the barley loaves and fishes. When the Gentiles went to see Jesus, they To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, came to Philip, but Philip then had recourse to Andrew. kindly, cheerful, reverent—that is the triumph over old age. —Thomas Bailey Aldrich Legend has it that Andrew preached the Good News in what is now modern Greece and Turkey and was crucified at Patras on an X-shaped cross. PLEASE!!! DO NOT leave articles outside the clothing bins. If they are full, please return another time. I Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Fishermen, Greece, realize that this might inconvenience you, but articles left Russia and Scotland. outside the bin are ILLEGAL and are a threat to have the bins REMOVED. We have received complaints regarding the articles left outside the bins. It is as much Human progress planned as alternatives (to God's plan) an act of charity and respect to return, as it is to offer a introduce injustice, evil and violence rising against the donation. Disregarding the directions regarding leaving divine plan of justice and salvation. And despite articles outside is SELFISH and disrespectful. transitory and apparent successes, they are reduced to A number of parishioners left articles outside the bin simple machinations destined to dissolution and failure." after the 5:30 PM Saturday Mass during September. - John Paul II We should know better.

Page 6 Church of the Assumption Do you Remember? 167. What do we mean when we say, "Outside the Church Baltimore Catechism Revised Edition 1941 (Continued…) there is no salvation?"

159. Why is the Catholic Church apostolic? When we say, "Outside the Church there is no salvation," we mean that Christ made the Catholic Church a necessary means The Catholic Church is apostolic because it was founded by of salvation and commanded all to enter it, so that a person Christ on the apostles and, according to His divine will, has must be connected with the Church in some way to be saved. always been governed by their lawful successors. And I say to thee, thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build 168. How can persons who are not members of the Catholic my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Church be saved?

(Matthew 16:18) Persons who are not members of the Catholic Church can be 160. How do we know that no other church but the saved if, through no fault of their own, they do not know that Catholic Church is the true Church of Christ? the Catholic Church is the true Church, but they love God and try to do His will, for in this way they are connected with the We know that no other church but the Catholic Church is the Church by desire. true Church of Christ because no other church has these four marks. 169. Why is the Catholic Church called the Mystical Body of Christ? 161. What are the chief attributes of the Catholic Church? The Catholic Church is called the Mystical Body of Christ The chief attributes of the Catholic Church are authority, because its members are united by supernatural bonds with one infallibility, and indefectibility. They are called attributes another and with Christ, their Head, thus resembling the because they are qualities perfecting the nature of the Church. members and head of the living human body. 162. What is meant by the authority of the Catholic Again, he is the head of his body, the Church. (Colossians Church? 1:18)

By the authority of the Catholic Church is meant that the Pope 169a. What conditions are necessary in order that a person and the bishops, as the lawful successors of the apostles, have be a member of the Mystical Body in the full sense? power from Christ Himself to teach, to sanctify, and to govern In order that a person be a member of the Mystical Body in the the faithful in spiritual matters. full sense, it is necessary that he be baptized, that he profess On behalf of Christ, therefore, we are acting as ambassadors, the Catholic faith, and that he neither separate himself from the God, as it were, appealing through us. (II Corinthians 5:20) Mystical Body nor be excluded by lawful authority. And if he refuses to hear them, appeal to the Church, but if he 163. What is meant by the infallibility of the Catholic refuses to hear even the Church, let him be to thee as the Church? heathen and the publican. (Matthew 18:17)

By the infallibility of the Catholic Church is meant that the 169b. How does a baptized person separate himself from Church, by the special assistance of the Holy Ghost, cannot err full incorporation in the Mystical Body? when it teaches or believes a doctrine of faith or morals. But the Advocate, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send A baptized person separates himself from full incorporation in in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your the Mystical Body by open and deliberate heresy, apostasy or schism. mind whatever I have said to you. (John 14:26)

164. When does the Church teach infallibly? 169c. How does a baptized person separate himself from full incorporation in the Mystical Body by heresy? The Church teaches infallibly when it defines, through the Pope alone, as the teacher of all Christians, or through the Pope A baptized person separates himself from full incorporation in and the bishops, a doctrine of faith or morals to be held by all the Mystical Body by heresy when he openly rejects or doubts the faithful. some doctrine proposed by the Catholic Church as a truth of divine-Catholic faith, though still professing himself a 165. What is meant by the indefectibility of the Catholic Christian. Church? 169d. When does a baptized person separate himself from By the indefectibility of the Catholic Church is meant that the full incorporation in the Mystical Body by apostasy? Church, as Christ founded it, will last until the end of time. And, behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation A baptized person separates himself from full incorporation in of the world. (Matthew 28:20) the Mystical Body by apostasy when he openly rejects the entire Christian faith. 166. Are all obliged to belong to the Catholic Church in order to be saved? 169e. When does a baptized person separate himself from full incorporation in the Mystical Body by schism? All are obliged to belong to the Catholic Church in order to be saved. A baptized person separates himself from full incorporation in Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one the Mystical Body by schism when he openly refuses comes to the Father but through me." (John 14:6) obedience to the lawful authorities of the Church, particularly to the Pope.

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First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart History: Saturdays have traditionally been a day to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary for many centuries, but it wasn’t until 1925 that the First Saturday devotion was revealed. On December 10, 1925, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Sister Lucia at a convent in Pontevedra, Spain. In this new private eight years after the visions at Fatima, Mary requested the institution of the five consecutive First Saturday devotion in reparation to her Immaculate Heart.

Condition Requirements on the First Saturday for five consecutive months in the proper disposition to make reparation to the . - Go to Confession. - Receive Holy Communion. - Recite Five Decades of the Rosary. - Meditate on the Mysteries of the Rosary for 15 minutes (choose a Mystery). - Performed these on the first Saturdays of five consecutive months with the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Devotion Promise: Mary promises to assist at the hour of the death with graces needed for salvation.

Five Saturdays for Five Offenses: - Blasphemies against the . - Blasphemies against Our Lady’s perpetual virginity. - Blasphemies against her divine maternity, refusing to recognize her as the Mother of men - Blasphemies of those who to sow in the hearts of children, hatred of the Virgin Mother. - Offenses of those who outrage Our Lady directly in her holy images.

Prayer: Most Holy Virgin and our beloved Mother, we listen with grief to the complaints of the Immaculate Heart, surrounded with the thorns which ungrateful men place therein at every moment by their blasphemies and ingratitude. Moved by the ardent desire of loving thee as our Mother and of promoting a true devotion to thy Immaculate Heart, we prostrate ourselves at thy feet to prove the sorrow we feel for the grief that men cause thee and to atone by means of our prayers and sacrifices for the offenses with which men return thy tender love. Obtain for them and for us the pardon of so many sins. A word from thee will obtain grace and forgiveness for all. Hasten, O Lady, the conversion of sinners that they may love Jesus and cease to offend God, already so much offended, and thus avoid eternal punishment. Turn thine eyes of mercy towards us so that henceforth we may love God with all our heart while on earth and enjoy Him forever in Heaven. Amen.

C. Gilman 2019