Saint Michael’s Church January 26th27th, 2019 NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Saint Michael Church MASS SCHEDULE 7:30 AM & :
Saturday 5:30 Sunday 7:30, Korean, AM, Sunday Mass at : PM-Spanish - Korean Feast: AM, Vigil 7:30
RECONCILIATION (Confession) Each Saturday 5:00pm in the Church BAPTISM be the CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK of at 10:30 AM Mass. And, all Korean Baptisms will be held on Third Sunday of the month at the 9:00am Mass. be on the of the at 3:00 PM. (201 233- 0782). come to the to WEDDING Contact the rectory year in advance of the wedding date Central Palisades Park,
OUR PARISH Reverend Minhyun Cho, Pastor Ernest G. Rush, Parochial Vicar Reverend Stanley Lobo, Priest In Residence Sister Clara Kim, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Seung (Michaela) Kang, Office Manager Religious Education Coordinator- Mrs. Toni Fordyce (201-886-9034) Mrs. Chung Im Juliana Kim and
Notre Dame Interparochial Academy Principal, Grades Pre-K to . First St. Palisades Park,
January 27thFebruary 02nd, 2019 The Sanctuary Intentions The Sanctuary Candle, Bread, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26th, 2019St. Timothy & St. Titus Wine is in Memory of 9:00 Happy 47th Birthday in Heaven Christopher Christopher Janssen Miller (Love, Mommie, Stacey, Craig) (Anthony and Ruby) 5:30 Paul Del Rosso (Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Del Rosso) SUNDAY, JANUARY 27th, 2019The Third Sunday in Sunday Collection Ordinary Time National Catholic Schools Week 7:30 Christopher Janssen Miller (Love, Mommie) Due to the projected snow storms 9:00 For the People of the Parish approaching these figures will be in 10:30 LivingSung Hyuk Michael Han the following weeks bulletin in order to (Family) have our bulletin this weekend. 12:00 Mario Mattessich (Wife, Mattea) 1:30 Spanish Mass 8:00 Korean Mass MONDAY, January 28th St. Thomas Aquinas 7:30 Christopher Janssen Miller ) 9:00 Notre Dame Ring Ceremony and Mass 11:00 Nicola Piccinni (Sam and Claire Tattoli) TUESDAY, JANUARY 29thWeekday 7:30 Joseph Testa (Family) PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR A FAREWELL 11:00 Christopher Janssen Miller PARTY FOR SISTER CLARA KIM TODAY AT 5PM IN (Our Love, Craig, Monika and Ruby) THE NOTRE DAME CAFETERIA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30thWeekday SISTER CLARA WILL BE RETURNING TO KOREA 7:30 In Remembrance of The 13th Anniversary of TO HER MOTHER HOUSE AND WE WISH HER ALL Eternal Life in Heaven, Christopher THE JOY AND HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD FOR (Our Love, Mommie, Stacey, John, Anthony, HER FUTURE! Craig , Monika and Ruby) 11:00 Soonduk Yeom (The Seo Family) 8:00pm Spanish Mass THURSDAY, January 31stSt. John Basco Confidential Mental Health 7:30 Christopher Janssen Miller Counseling Available (Love, Stacey) Minhyun Cho 11:00 Biagio Hroncich LPC NBCC, M.Div, M,Eds (Wife, Caterina and Family) 8:00pm Holy Hour FRIDAY, February 01st, 2019Weekday 7:30 Christopher Janssen Miller (Love, Craig) Reverend Minhyun Cho 11:00 Living The Yoon Family Counseling Mental Health Provider (Hye Soon Jeong) SATURDAY, February 02ndThe Presentation of The Lord/ Tel: 973 634 5409 World Day for Consecrated Life Email: [email protected] 9:00 St. Michael Memorial Guild Mass Text or Kakao Talk Preferred. 5:30 Christopher Janssen Miller Proveedor de salud (Love, Mommie) Mental Consejeria SUNDAY, February 03rdThe Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Tel: 973 634 5409 Time/ Saint Blaise Feast Email: [email protected] 7:30 All The Souls In Purgatory (not given) Text or Kakao Talk Preferred. 9:00 Korean MassFor The People Of The Parish 10:30 Christopher Janssen Miller Let me help you bring (Domenica Picinich) 12:00 Maria Cecilia Figueroa Healing, Comfort, (Friend, Nancy) Peace and Calm To Your Life. 1:00 Spanish Mass It’s Time, Call Me. 8:00pm Korean Mass 2 Our Pastor Fr. Minhyun Cho
Dear Parishioners of St. Michael’s Parish, My thoughts are constantly with our parishioners and if everyone is happy with the state of our parish. I ask myself am I satisfiedNwould God be satisfied? Maybe my answer lies somewhere in the middle. I think that the Sun- day mass attendance could be much better. We have al- Dear Parishioners, ways tried to convince people that there is no substitute for gathering in church each Sunday. I think that we have had a good number of spiritual retreats, talks, guests, and spe- Well, I am back in South Carolina prepar- cial masses during the past few years. Our parish has ing for all that needs to be done to enhance my welcomed many guests and missionaries and I think that spirit of becoming a Chaplain for our Military each of our guests, in his or her own way, has given much Troops. This does not only involve the enhance- to us so that the ears of our souls were opened and our ment of spiritual books and classes but is also a souls refreshed. very physical endeavor of which I stated last week It is especially important for parents who have chil- dren in our school to show by example how important the is getting quite difficult as the years go by. I have sacraments are. Teaching, through their own example, always thought of myself as a fit active person, how important it is to encounter Christ is the best way. walking, hiking, running, bike riding, swimming It seems to me that at times sadly our people do and many other social sports, but when it comes not know as much about the sacraments and our faith as to our military I must tell you Everyone is in top they should. The sacraments are not to be regarded as a shape and if your not in the beginning of your formality. They are the spiritual content of our faith. Last year, the number of engaged couples who had been living tour you will be at the end of it. I have the best together before marriage especially saddened me. Why is nights sleep after each day here. this taking place? How do the parents influence this is- We will be just getting into Phase I of II sue? Do the parents just overlook this, and if they do, then and I look forward to it, I know I am seriously why? Certain moral principles and values have been in needed by the men and women who have so lov- existence for years. We cannot overlook or ignore them ingly given up their lives for OUR Country. To and time cannot change them. St. Paul says, “Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and tomorrow”. our Troops I feel that God is silently thought of When you choose godparents, sponsors, and mar- and prayed to, but, my ideal is that you speak and riages witnesses, please choose individuals who are prac- live the words of our Lord daily and know he is ticing Catholics. The sacraments are about witnessing our standing right by your side protecting you, loving faith, not about gifts, money, or appearances! Our mass you and will never leave you. This, is what I wish schedule is 5:30 P.M. on Saturdays and 7:30, 9:00, each of our troops to know and realize. 10:30am and 12Noon, 1:30pm 8:00pm on Sundays. Is this satisfactory? Is the schedule just an excuse for some I again just wanted to remind you that I to miss mass, or does something else get in the way? I am in daily contact with the Priests and Staff at think that just as the Eucharist is a sacrifice, so is it a sacri- the rectory. If any problem arises I am right on fice to come to mass. We are called to leave everything top of it. I ask you to realize that I do miss talking and come to Christ. Are you satisfied with the spirituality with you and listening to your concerns and com- of our parish community? What should be changed, add- ed, or improved? Please tell us. We always welcome and pliments about church. You, my dear parishion- value your input. What do you think? I am not talking about ers are in my heart and soul and thought of daily complaints, but rather about constructive criticism for the with blessings and prayers. Please remain pray- good of all, and especially for the generations to come. ing for me while I am here and I shall do the The quality of our lives depends on the quality of same. May God Bless you and your families and our spirituality, and that is why we ask for your thoughts, may the good Lord guild me through this new suggestions, and ideas. You may contact us directly. phase of my life. Take some time and give us your ideas and your spiritual strength, but please be less critical and more con- structive. Watch what you say. Do not speak badly about FR. MINHYUN people. If you cannot do good, then do not do evil ei- ther. Everyone likes to enjoy a good reputation. Everyone loves to be loved. When you criticize, do so with love. FR. MINHYUN
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PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS HOMEBOUND AND SHUTINS... May our troops be safe from harm and know that our prayers and thoughts are with them. Thank you for your serviceM God Bless You and God Bless America! Any of our parishioners who are ill and desire a visit as well as our homebound or elderly parishioners and are wanting to re- Notre Dame Academy News……. ceive Communion each Wednesday we wish to help you re- ceive...just please call Sister Clara Kim at 5512370037 to Notre Dame Academy is happy to announce our arrange a visit. Open House and School Tours schedule for the Please pray for the sick! 20192020 school year registration cycle. If you wish to place a name on the list please call the rectory at Open House on Sunday, January 27th from 201 944 1061. 1pm4pm School Tours on Wednesday, January 30th from Pray For: Maria Ciceran, Carolina Vidals, Kelly Kamp, Sylvia 10am M 2pm Lovretin, Matthew Wagner, Dorothy Williams, Richard Radi- Open House on Wednesday, January 30th from can, Elizabeth Magliato Loughlin and for James Cassano. 6:30pm M 8:30pm NNNNNNNNN We officially begin our 20192020 school year enrollment for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS….. grades PK3 to grade 7 during the first Open House. Please visit our website at www.notredameint.org and check out the admissions tab for further details. Notre Dame Academy is fully accredited, faithfilled, peaceable school environment that has been enriching the hearts and minds of stu- dents since 1991. CCD Classes for our Parish Children, Grades 18 Saint Michael’s Food Pantry who attend Public School, take place on Sunday, 10:30 11:45am in the Notre Dame Academy School. All …..HELP...We could use nonperishable children, along with their families are asked to attend foods, pasta, pasta sauce, gravy, vegeta- the 12Noon Family Mass immediately following class bles, peanut butter, jelly, cereals, pow- each Sunday. dered milk, meats in a can, soups, beans, CCD registration forms are available at the Rectory! goya products etc. And, we can always If you wish to speak to Toni Fordyce please leave your use the ShopRite Gift Cards which allows name and telephone number and she will call you the poor of the community to shop for the back. foods that they are accustomed to. Thank you for all you do for the poor of this On Thursday, March 07th there will be a Second community, it is very much appreciated especially by the children who come in Parents Meeting for First Penance and First Holy Communion at 7pm in the Notre Dame Cafeteria. with their parents, they always say they All Parents and Guardians are mandatory to attend. hope they got Corn Flakes Cereal...imagine a box of cereal on the mind of a five year old child….we have a long way to go for the people of this coun- try when children seek Corn Flakes in their little innocent minds instead of the playful times children should be thinking about never food. Thank you for all your help FEEDING THE poor of this Your Love Is The Best Medicine You Can Give community. Anybody. Tell someone you love them today. Forgive and move on from past disagreements, cleanse your soul of bad feelings and be happy and love! We are all here for such a short time, we need to love those who are lonely, sad, and alone. Be kind to someone today! 4 The Presentation of The Lord Saint Michael’s Memorial Guild Mass Saturday, February 02nd, 2019 Saturday, February 02nd, 2019 At 9:00am in the Church. Remembering those who passed in th month of February 2014February 2015 Richard E. Flaherty February 05th, 2014 Mary J. Ippolito February 14th, 2015 Catherine Hubert February 21st, 2017 Joseph A. Testa February 03rd, 2018 Charles Reiber February 08th, 2018 Eun Cheon Kim February 11th, 2018 Columbia Forli February 22nd, 2018 At the end of the fourth century, a woman named Etheria made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Those being Remembered Today: Her journal, discovered in 1887, gives an unprece- February 02nd, 2019 dented glimpse of liturgical life there. Among the celebraons she describes is the Epiphany, the Roberto Arenas, Gerri Baske, Nancy, Jim and observance of Christ’s birth, and the gala proces- Joanne Burns, Patricia Byrnes, Mark Chaewon sion in honor of his Presentaon in the Temple 40 Chung,TheresaDongChung,GraceA.Cioffi, days later. Under the Mosaic Law, a woman was RyanCottrell,AnnaD’Ambrosio, ritually “unclean” for 40 days a er childbirth, Anthony and Julia DeMiglio, Pete DeMiglio, Al- when she was to present herself to the priests bert Giannantonio, Anthony Giannantonio, Ed- V ward Giannantonio, Emil Giannantonio, Gene and offer sacrifice her “purificaon.” Contact Giannantonio, Nick Giannantonio, Martin Gob- with anyone who had brushed against mysteryV bo, James Graziano, Biagio Hroncich, Matteo birth or deathVexcluded a person from Jewish Hroncich, Thomas Kearns, Pat Kelly, Julia Kim, worship. This feast emphasizes Jesus’ first appear- Maureen Latchford, Myung Koon Ma, Ok Sam ance in the Temple more than Mary’s purificaon. Ma, Christopher Janssen Miller, Marty Natale, Thomas and Joseph Newell, Maurice O’Con- The observance spread throughout the nell, James O’Connor, Abagail O’Daly, Robert Western Church in the fi h and sixth centuries. Radoslovich, Gerald C. Roe, Max Ruckdeschel, Because the Church in the West celebrated Jesus’ Antonia Scrivanich, Frank Severino, Anna birth on December 25, the Presentaon was Heechul Shin, Kenneth Tansey, Mateo moved to February 2, 40 days a er Christmas. Tarabokija, Sister Maristella Tarabokija, The- At the beginning of the eighth century, resa Testa, Alfonso and Angelina Vigna, Rocco Vigna, LivingAngela Vigna, LivingMatthew Pope Sergius inaugurated a candlelight proces- Wagner, Benny and Janet Wong. sion; at the end of the same century the blessing Our Greatest Gift Returned to God and distribuon of candles which connues to this day became part of the celebraon, giving the feast its popular name: Candlemas.
In Reflecon…. In Luke’s account, Jesus was welcomed in the temple by two elderly people, Simeon and the widow Anna. They embody Israel in their patient expectation; they acknowledge the infant Jesus as the longawaited Messiah. Early references to the Roman feast dub it the feast of SaintSimeon, the old man who burst into a song of joy which the Church still sings at day’s end. 5