10 St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 88 EAST SADDLE RIVER ROAD SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458 (201) 327-5663 — (201) 327-7881 — Fax (201) 327-7063 WWW.STGABRIELSR.ORG EMAIL: [email protected] Like us on Facebook at Stgabrielsr PARISH STAFF Rev. Msgr. Frank G. Del Prete Pastor, ext. 303

Rev. Martin Rooney Weekend Assistant

Maureen Straut Office Administrator, ext. 301

Luis Alfredo Lozano, Pastoral Assoc. Christine Ferreri, PT Pastoral Assoc.

Stacie Yao, Director of Music Janue Vargas, Asst Dir of Music

John Glynn, Youth Minister

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Patricia Pula, M.A.R.E. Director, ext. 304 Safe Environment Coordinator

PARISH SCHOOL St. John’s Academy, Hillsdale

MASSES: Weekdays: 9:00 AM (including Saturday) — (Summer) Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 6:30AM and 9:00 AM — (Winter) Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 6:00PM (Sept. - May) Holy Days: Please see bulletin for schedule

PENANCE: Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM. At the Parish anytime by appointment. Communal Celebration of Penance periodically throughout the year.

BAPTISMS: Our parish family rejoices in the birth of your children. To prepare for baptism, parents are expected to attend one prepara- tion meeting. Please call the parish office for the schedule of preparation meetings and Baptism celebration.

MARRIAGES: Our parish is honored to host your marriage celebration. In order to accomplish all of the necessary preparations, arrange- ments should be made with one of the priests at least one year in advance. Pre-Cana and God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Mar- riage classes can be arranged through the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark at www.rcan.org.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK: For those of advanced age or seriously ill, Holy Communion will be brought to the home of any person permanently or tem- porarily homebound. Please contact the parish office.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Please register at the parish office. This is a wise way of acquiring a sense of belonging to our Parish Community. Saint Gabriel the Archangel Saddle River

OUR PARISH COMMUNITY PRAYS FOR:

Our recently deceased who have entered Eternal Life: Patty Clark

As we continue in our Christmas journey, this Sunday Our recently Baptized we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. As we hear in Matthew's Lucas John DeBenedetto Gospel, "Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews." Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be Our sick and homebound: restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people Salvatore Averso return from the bondage of exile, and they shall be a light to the Daniel Castillo nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior Dawn Conguisti shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This Ada Fields brings joy and the radiance of God’s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, Meg Gallagher and through God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become Grace Gilbert, God’s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Bill Hamilton Israel. Lauren Harpster Hines Bob Kleinknecht Happy New Year! Nicole Trotta Fr. Frank GOD IS LOVE Christmas Thank You On behalf of the entire staff, I wish all of you God’s peace and We call God “Creator,” “Savior”, “Father,” blessings for the New Year! I also take this opportunity to thank yet when we really want to understand who all of you who remembered us with cards, gifts and goodies this He is, one word is enough. God is Love past Christmas. May God bless you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. “Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.” (1 John 4-8) Love is the very nature and I also thank all the “decorating elves” who helped to make the essence of God Himself. He doesn't just love, He is love. church look so beautiful this Christmas. I am very grateful for Pat Pula who coordinated the Christmas decorating. A special word In fact, that’s why He created us, so we can have a share in of thanks goes out to Bob Orozovich, who gave of his time and that love. talent to help decorate the church. We are not simply swept up in the good will God has to- ward all his creations. He loves each of us as individuals STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS and that love is never-ending and unconditional. “Can a Epiphany of the Lord mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child

“..they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. See, upon the palms of my hands I have written your their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, name: (Isaiah 49:15-16). This is not necessarily because and myrrh...” - Matthew 2:11 we are good; we can’t possibly earn the vast love He has Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they for us. But the good news is we can’t lose it either. knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented

Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God Because He loves us so much, He denies us nothing that may be asking us to share! will draw us closer to him and to life in Heaven. “For God so loved the world,” Jesus declared, “that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16) ST GABRIEL’S UPDATES

We will continue to live stream mass at 9:00 am on weekdays and Saturday as well as 10:00 am on Sun- WHY DO CATHOLICS BELIEVE IN A “VIRGIN BIRTH”? day. Please remember that Cardinal Tobin has continued to dispense the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass on Before Jesus was born, Isaiah was told “the virgin shall be Sunday and Holy Days as well as from the “Easter duty.” with child and bear a son, and shall name him Those who are at risk because of an underlying health issue ‘Immanuel’ (Isaiah 7:q14). The virgin birth was document- or who are 60 or older are strongly encouraged to avoid the ed in Luke 1:34. Had Jesus been conceived like the rest of risks posed by attendance at public celebrations of the us, He could not have been a perfect sacrifice for our sins. Mass. Following the guidelines we received for resuming “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among the public celebration of mass, in order to assure the safety us, and we saw his glory, the glory as the Father’s only of all who attend, St. Gabriel’s can hold 70 people for mass. Son, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14) The Epiphany of the Lord

If YOU PLAN TO ATTEND MASS

Please follow the following guidelines

a. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to an- The following parishioners have made Christmas Flower other infected person, you are not permit- donations in memory of their loved ones. ted to enter the church for 14 days. Check your temperature before coming to mass. Alice & Randy Vlasak In memory of deceased members of the b. Maintain 6 feet distancing entering and O’Halloran and Vlasak Families exiting church at all times

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Bouton c. Seats will be clearly marked as available for one individ- In memory of the Bouton Family ual. Seating is restricted to 3 per row in the middle and 2 In memory of the Moravek Family per row on the sides. Many pews will be unavailable to In memory of Thomas Palk maintain social distancing

d. Masks MUST be worn at all times except at the moment Cathleen Sutliff & Family of reception of the Body of Christ In memory of James and Kevin Sutliff In memory of the Jacoby, Lynch and Sutliff Families e. It would be helpful if you would bring Purell with you to be used before you enter church and before you receive Aurora & Ken Kelly communion. In memory of the Kelly & So Family f. Only the front doors of the church may be used to enter Jennifer Edleson the church - If handicap access is needed, please contact Fr. In memory of Jane & Peter Ball Frank. Once mass begins, the doors of the church will be closed and you will not be able to enter. Please be on time Lisa Klatt for mass. In Memory of Louis Bianchi

Barbara Clyne SAINT OF THE WEEK St. Peter Canisius In memory of Kathleen Tokar St. Peter Canisius (1521–1597) was born Geroge Parowski in Holland to a wealthy family. He was In memory of Catherine Parowski sent to the University of Cologne and met St. Peter Faber who influenced him to join Carole & Jim FitzPatrick the Jesuits. St. Peter Canisius became fa- In memory of Tommy FitzPatrick mous for his preaching and writing, and was one of the most influential Catholics Dom & Aimee Santucci of his time. He was instrumental in de- In memory of Robert Santucci fending Catholicism against the Protestant revolt in Germany and surrounding countries. He famously Marie Maita & Family wrote a popular-level catechism to counter the spreading In memory of John Maita heresies. The restoration of the Church in Germany is large- ly attributed to his catechetical work. He was adamant in promoting charity and courtesy towards Protestants in a Mr. & Mrs. Ron Giancristofaro time of great hostility. After the Council of Trent, he was In memory of the Giancristofaro & chosen by the Vatican to help smuggle the documents of the Della Volpe Families Council into the hands of European bishops, avoiding the outposts of Protestant aggression, which was a difficult task In memory of Michael Pjeternikaj at the time. For his brilliance in teaching Catholic doctrine, St. Peter Canisius was named a Doctor of the Church. His Marianne Dalvia feast day is December 21st. In Memory of James & Josephine Dalvia

FINANCIAL REPORT John Clyne In memory of Elizabeth Clyne The amount of the collection for December 20 was $10,564.79. Thank you for your generosity to St. Gabriel’s. God bless you and your family. January 3, 2021

SATURDAY, January 2, 2021 9:00 AM Joseph S. Hillen 5:00 PM Mary E. O’Rourke

SUNDAY, January 3, 2021 8:00 AM William A. MacDonald 10:00 AM Antonia Bussanich 11:30 AM Jeanette Barone 6:00 PM Liege John Payne

MONDAY, January 4, 2021 9:00 AM Frank Colonese

TUESDAY, January 5, 2021 6:30 AM For the People of the Parish 9:00 AM Alberto Sanchez

WEDNESDAY, January 6, 2021 6:30 AM Peter F. Madonia 9:00 AM Richard Stefanacci

THURSDAY, January 7, 2021 6:30 AM Patricia Straut 9:00 AM Richard Cancilla

FRIDAY, January 8, 2021 9:00 AM Raymond Tese

SATURDAY, January 9, 2021 9:00 AM Ted Masotti 5:00 PM Barbara Lee Murray

SUNDAY, January 10, 2021 8:00 AM Gregg Hauser 10:00 AM Richard Stefanacci 11:30 AM Louis Savarese 6:00 PM Katherine Ferro

The Sanctuary Lamp at the Blessed Sacrament will be lighted during the week of January 3 for Robert Williams requested by Melanie & Victoria Williams.

The Altar Bread and Wine consecrated during the week of January 3 for Robert Williams requested by Melanie & Victoria Williams.