The Catholic Spirit's Special Issue
Stories, photos of ordination and installation of Bishop James F. Checchio, pages 11-22
THE CTHEatholic OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHENSpirit MAY 12, 2016 • VOL. 21 NO. 8 • $2.00 New shepherd is installed
By Chris Donahue Associate Editor
SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Vatican rep- resentatives, cardinals, bishops, priests and people throughout the world wit- nessed the ordination and installation of Bishop James Francis Checchio May 3. Twelve hundred gathered in the Church of the Sacred Heart and others were able to watch on television, computers and mobile devices as Bishop Checchio became the fifth shepherd of the Dio- cese of Metuchen. The three-hour service began as the strains of “Be Reconciled to God,” a song written especially for the occa- sion, were sounded and representatives of the Knights and Dames of Malta and Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepul- chre processed into the church. A half hour later, the last to enter was Arch- bishop John J. Myers of the Archdiocese of Newark, who served as consecrating bishop. The diocese’s fourth shepherd, Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski, and Bishop Continued on page 14
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Bishop James F. Checchio, right, listens to applause after being ordained and installed as the fi fth bishop of the diocese at the Church of the Sacred Heart, South Plainfi eld, as Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Papal Nuncio to the United States, watches. Archbishop Viganò read the Apostolic Mandate from Pope Francis during the Rite of Ordination. —Mike Ehrmann photo
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Sacred Heart, Plainfi eld Ave. Our Lady ofLourdesOur Parish, Shea Velloso, Piano - 700Sayre Ave. PM PM sylvania were among theworshipers. from New Jersey, New York andPenn- in Poland. Catholics ofPolish descent oftheestablishment ofChristianity sary celebrated to markthe1,050thanniver- speaks from theambo. The was Mass pastor,Latkowski, St.JohnPaul IIParish, Redemptorist FatherRight, Waldemar St. Stephen worship site, Amboy. Perth atSt.JohnPaulcration atMass IIParish, ebrated are shown duringtheconse- ark, Trenton andNew York whoconcel- from New- thedioceses ofMetuchen, pal celebrant andhomilist, andpriests of theDiocese ofElblag, Poland, princi- Above, BishopEmeritusJozef Wysocki ishment ofresurrectionthroughwhich similar tothismiracleandtheaston- that happenshereandinPolandis prised bytheresurrectedJesus.” astonished bytheemptytombandsur- visited thetombofJesus.Shewas what happenedwhenMaryMagdalene takes placenowadaysissimilarto wid. Cyprian KamilNor- Juliusz Slowackiand also patrioticsuchas and poetswhowere ing thatofitswriters Polish people,includ- strong faithofthe emigration andthe Holy Spirit.” the witnessesof selves ifwearetruly “We shouldaskour- nians 5:19). spirit’ (1 Thessalo- And donotquenchthe face oftheearth! The faceofthisland! ‘Let yourSpiritdescendandrenewthe of ourHolyFatherSt.JohnPaulII: is whyweshouldrememberthewords everything butcanlacktheSpirit. That Continued from page3 Bishop laudsPoles' strong faith The bishopsaidthateverything “Everythingthat He spokeabout The bishopsaid, —John Batkowski —John Christ. Remember,Christ. and letyour family — stay close to him Jesus isyour life, “We allneedto“We and homebea Bishop EmeritusJozef rise like Jesus like rise p hotos church.” Wysocki be achurch.Godblessall. 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James F. Checchio ALL ARE W HOLY CROSSCEMETERY www.diometuchen.org/cemeteries Hoes Lane&Park Avenue •Piscataway, NewJersey Rev. Msgr. William Benwell and MassinhonorofourVeterans commemoration oftheir service. Veterans willreceive apinin Vicar General, Celebrant The Diocese ofMetuchen MONDAY 800.943.8400 Bishop, Celebrant ELCOM • 10AM E. June details, call(732)545-5090or [email protected]. conclude onSept. 3,10a.m.withMass, reconciliation andapresentation by Msgr. JosephCelano. Fo held followed by atalkby Religious Teacher Elizabeth Filippini Lloyd. Sister Mary The program will a.m. Mass. June4,10a.m.,aNovena On andHealingMasswillbe program willbepresented May 7,July2,andAug. 6after the7 Saturday ofthemonth beginninginMay andendinginSept. The willpresentBrunswick, “Mary, theMother ofMercy” onthefi rst Parish ofthe Visitation ofMount St. Mary Virgin worship site, New parish offi on thechallenge, visitwww.stbernardbridgewater.org orcallthe The challengeforMay is theignorant.”“instruct For information a challengeposter asacknowledgement oftheirparticipation. throughoutMercy theJubilee Year. Parishioners are asked to sign to parishionersthat speaksto Corporal andSpiritual Works of St. Bernard Parish, Bridgewater, willcalloutamonthly challenge May Blessed Virgin Parish, Hackettstown. Mary For information, call(908)852-3320. Army LadyofFatima, ofOur Washington. For information, call(908)689-1700. 9/12 9/1 September Englishat 6p.m. andinSpanishat 8p.m. For details, call(732)257-0100orvisi apparitionsanddevotions. Mercy oftheDivine history The presentations willbeheldin www.StStephennj.com. Washington. For details, call(732)[email protected]. 8/20 8/ 13 Center, Washington. For information, call(908)535-9989. August andinSpanishat 8p.m. For details, call(732)257-0100 orvisitwww.StStephennj.com. 7/11 Pages oftheBible” andrefl alecture ection. The program willbeheldinEnglish at 6 p.m. 7/8 Parish, Great Meadows. For information, call(908)637-4269. July 6/6 Francis willbeincluded. For details, callBrid Mercy. Atour of thecatacombs underthe Vatican anda publicaudience withPope to walk through o Romewillbevisited alltheJubileeDoors withanopportunity ofFather direction Greg UhrigandFather Leonard Rusay. Key churches in Assisiand For details, Hobson,(732)439-2835. call Juliet Banaag 11/9 hotels, breakfasts, dinners, tours andtaxes for$2667. The is$3839. tour withairfare Madonna,St. Faustina, St. JohnPaul IIandothers. The tour onlypilgrimage includes, andSlovenia. Republic, Czech Hungary Visit the shrinesoftheInfant Jesus, the Black pastor ofCorpus ChristiParish, River willbeoff South ered. Tour Poland, Austria, the 9/12 Year Pilgrimages ofMercy -11/18 -9/22 Year Parish Events ofMercy 7:30to 8:30p.m. –Jubilee Year Confessions ofMercy will beheldat The National Blue 7:30to 8:30p.m. –Jubilee Year Confessions ofMercy willbeheldat Ss. Peter andPaul St. Stephen Parish, Protomartyr River, South willpresent ofGodonthe Mercy “Divine 7:30to 8:30p.m. –Jubilee Year Confessions ofMercy willbeheldat Assumptionofthe St. Stephen Parish, Protomartyr River, South fi willpresent adocumentary lmonthe 7:30to 8:30p.m. –Jubilee Year Confessions ofMercy Praye willbeheldat Mercy Divine A Year Pilgrimage ofMercy to Rome, Assisi and othercitieswillbeheld underthe AHoly Year Jubilee Pilgrimage, ofMercy ofFather underthedirection DamianBreen, Parish ofthe Visitation, willholdapilgrimageto NewBrunswick, theBlueArmy Shrine, ce, (908)725-0552. g et Hackman, (908) 534-2319, ext. 14. r t r f 9 OUR DIOCESE THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 “Like Thomas, sometimes our faith sometimes our faith Thomas, “Like come to realize that it is not “We “All we can do when we come to 5HÀHFWLQJ RQ WKH (QFRXQWHU ZLWK She said after the discussion of the ³ “This retreat — working on. It wants to have a have wants to spread the Word.” the spread grown to become become to grown Jesus Christ. Jesus Jesus Christ. Jesus continue to follow follow continue to encouraged me to encouraged me to and he wants us to and he wants us to and what I’ve been been and what I’ve relationship with us with us relationship reinforced what I’ve what I’ve reinforced The afternoon talks focused on the Harris converted to Catholicism as Alan, she and her husband, Today, $WWKHFORVHRIWKH¿UVWGD\VRPH During the sec- In the spirit of Powerful Witness Powerful the During the morning of the third day, presentations focused on the reality of in the work profound act of mercy Jesus’ of salvation and our response to this great gift through a free-willed gift of self in the call to leave all to follow him. These two sessions were led by Father Celano, respectively. Koch and Msgr. present- Two call to be agents of mercy. Bonapartis, shared Teresa ers, Harris and their personal experiences on putting into practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. After having seven children an adult. DQGEHLQJGLVVDWLV¿HGZLWKWKH&&'>UH OLJLRXVHGXFDWLRQ@5&,$>5LWHRI&KULV Adults], and youth pro- tian Initiation for grams at her parish, she and her husband traveled with three of their children to India through the Kerygma program. are missionaries and directors of Keryg- individuals spoke of their desire to individuals spoke of their desire loving heart. draw close to the Father’s and few were had tears in their eyes A expressed how much the talk, testimony and prayer had been just what they needed. topic of the ond day, mercy in the God’s midst of our sinful- ness was brought before all gathered by Lori Bragg Harris, director of Kerygma based in USA Teams Tyler, Texas. John the Baptist, Har- ULVFDOOHGDOOWRUHÀHFW on their need for per- sonal conversion and repentance but always in the light of the fact that, as Pope Francis tells us, we never for- get “the fundamental law that dwells in the compassionate heart of God is mercy.” Name of Jesus Parish, Perth Amboy, Amboy, Perth Name of Jesus Parish, testimony of how shared her personal the love of she has come to experience times and in a very God for her in good GLI¿FXOWRQH7KHQSDUWLFLSDQWVPRYHGWR Prayer. the chapel for Night 'K L I After Father Koch’s talk, Este- After Father Koch’s Father Koch encouraged partici- Father Koch spoke of the intimate The encounter concluded with The encounter concluded with More than 100 people attended the More than 100 people attended the fany Rodriguez, a member of Most Holy fany Rodriguez, a member of Most Holy appoint us. we are made for him and he will not dis- hearts to the Merciful Love of God since pants to open wide the doors of their others. of the adulteress, Zacchaeus and many of the adulteress, Zacchaeus and many sinner where they were at, as in the case sinner where they were at, as in the case disciples, or the many times he met a disciples, or the many times he met a on the seashore making breakfast for his the little things such as when Jesus sat the little things such as when Jesus sat and personal love that God shows us in nation and ultimately in the Redemption. nation and ultimately in the Redemption. age and likeness; then through the Incar- especially of humanity made in his im- manifested in his work of creation, most ZHDYLQJDVWRU\RIKLVORYHIRUXVDV¿UVW WHUVRQ+HUHÀHFWHGRQ*RG¶VPHUF\E\ Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in Pa- ther Mariusz Koch, a local servant of the ther Mariusz Koch, a local servant of the Leading off the three-day event was Fa- Leading off Franciscan Reflection Franciscan presenters. water, was also one of the encounter’s was also one of the encounter’s water, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Bridge- livered the homily. Msgr. Celano, pastor, Celano, pastor, Msgr. livered the homily. of Mercy during the Year of Mercy, de- of Mercy, Year of Mercy during the by the Vatican to serve as a Missionary to serve as a Missionary Vatican by the Mercy. Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, selected Joseph G. Celano, selected Msgr. Mercy. the Vigil Mass for the Feast of Divine Vigil the Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski celebrating Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski celebrating Piscataway, last month. Piscataway, at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, music for the program, which was held music for the program, which was held de Pazzi Parish, Flemington, provided de Pazzi Parish, Flemington, provided ish-based ministry from St. Magdalen ish-based ministry from St. Magdalen and personal prayer. Crossroads, a par- and personal prayer. tions of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, tions of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, reconciliation, a Holy Hour, the recita- reconciliation, a Holy Hour, portunity to receive the sacrament of of portunity to receive the sacrament program, which included talks, the op- moderator of the program. '¶$QJLROLOORGLUHFWRURIWKHRI¿FHDQG Jesus, Mercy Incarnate,” said Jodie Jesus, Mercy Incarnate,” said Jodie in order to facilitate an encounter with in order to facilitate an encounter with proclamation in a semi-retreat format proclamation in a semi-retreat format “a kerygmatic event, that is, a Gospel “a kerygmatic event, that is, a Gospel with Mercy.” The purpose was to offer The purpose was to offer with Mercy.” like the Father: a three-day encounter three-day encounter like the Father: a Evangelization, sponsored “Merciful “Merciful Evangelization, sponsored Correspondent By Sue GetzBy “Merciful like the Father,” a three-day with mercy encounter the Father,” like “Merciful MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT OUR DIOCESE 10 that weregoingthroughthereminds to theEaster Vigil andallthethoughts asked thenewlyinitiatedtothinkback comed theneophytesandfaithful.He the Mass. Stony HillParish, Watchung, celebrated tion andLeadershippastor, St.Mary- director, diocesanDepartmentofForma- Mass. Center chapel April 18fortheNeophyte ered attheSt.JohnNeumannPastoral together withfamilyandfriends,gath- many oftheChurch’s newestCatholics, listen toinspiringfaithstories. This year, mens toworshipatMassandafterwards RCIA invitesthecandidatesandcatechu- 2I¿ GLRFHVDQ WKH \HDU HDFK JRJ\ Sunday, 40daysafterEaster. mystagogy, whichlastsuntilPentecost would comeonlyaftertheirperiodof (RCIA) processwasnotcomplete. That through theRiteofChristianInitiation Catholics, orneophytes,buttheirjourney tion atparishesthroughoutthediocese. dates receivedthesacramentsofinitia- more than300catechumensandcandi- PISCATAWAY—vigil, Easter the At Correspondent By Deacon Patrick Cline Diocese's newly initiated Catholics sharefaithjourneys at Mass • BC/BS, Aetna andCignaaccepted; • Full director timeon-sitemedical is • Licensed, skilledtherapistssetrealistic goalsto highly • Specializing in highest quality orthopedic, inhighestquality Specializing andcardiac respiratory FrancisEParker.com Medicare/Medicaid Certified Medicare/Medicaid hospitals atRWJprivileges andSt. Peter’s geriatrician,a board-certified with functioning yourachieve of highestpossiblelevel skilled nursingcare 24/7 rehabilitation; physical, occupational andspeechtherapies; In hishomily, FatherNolanwel- Father BrianJ.Nolan,executive To helptheneophytesduringmysta- They becametheChurch’s newest New Brunswick and NursingCare Residence Post-Acute Rehabilitation 15 Dellwood Lane·Somerset Monroe Township at McCarrick R PARKE · Piscataway FRI FH joy, transformedhislife. said, isfullofcompassion,patience,and ished. Meetinghiswife,whoseheart,he faith grow, and,infact,itwasdimin- said. in mypreviouslackoffaith,”Minchello mother andanagnosticfather, resulting about hisjourneyintotheCatholicfaith. Communion attheEaster Vigil, spoke WL]HGFRQ¿ Parish, EastBrunswick,whowasbap- Minchello, amemberofSt.Bartholomew journey,” hesaid. to takeresponsibilityforyourcontinuing depend onthosegoodpeople. You have that youhaveyoursealegs,cannot helped themontheirjourney. “Butnow RCIA directorsandcatechistswhohad encountered wonderfulpriests,deacons, ing thathewassuretheneophyteshad initiation. new creationsthroughthesacramentsof and acknowledgedthattheyhadbecome that theyheardthecallandresponded; the Churchrejoicesintheirpresence; joice, letMotherChurchRejoice.” ter proclamation—theExsultet:“Re- night. HereadaportionofthegreatEas- · · “I startedgoingtoSt.Bartholomew His collegeyearsdidnothelphis “I wasraisedbyaReformJewish At theendofMass,Matthew Father Nolanclosedbyacknowledg- Father Nolantoldtheneophytesthat 732-545-4200 Somerset · Highland Park UPHGDQGPDGHKLV¿ UVWKRO\ started afamily10yearsagoseedling migrated totheUnitedStates.“WhenI and herextendedfamilybeforesheim- going toMassonSundaywithcousins tiny CatholicChurchandremembers side ofBelgradedirectlyacrossfroma old.” had mebaptizedwhenIwassixmonths she said.“MymotherwasCatholicand where religionwasnotopenlypracticed,” spiritual, towheresheistoday. described herjourney, bothphysicaland Holy communionattheEaster Vigil. She DQGZDVFRQ¿ lic, Markoviccompletedherinitiation Bridgewater. of St.BernardClairvauxParish, a faithjourneywasIvanaMarkovic in hisfootsteps. his journeymayinspireotherstofollow Jesus.” Minchellosaiditishishopethat mentors, Iwasbaptizedintothearmsof of theChurchwithmybestfriendsand Gospels, theprayersandprinciples like thedisciplesofMessiah. said. “Iwantedmyownfamilytolive connection thatcouldnotbebroken,”he Parish withmywifeandinstantlyhada array of religious selections for you and your loved ones. to visit our charming Gift and Book Shop, featuringwide a The SisterServants of Jesus invite ourfriends, old and new, Experience thehistory,Experience religion and beauty of Italy Shrines Markovic livedinsmalltownout- “I wasborninaCommunistcountry Already abaptizedRomanCatho- The secondneophytetospeakof “This pastEaster, afterstudying the For details further call: Rosaries •StatuesRosaries •Crosses &Girls •Boys Communion Clothes &More Religious Books •DVDsReligious Books •CDs •Cards •Bibles •Gifts • Medals 908-647-2766 •www.stshrine.org UPHGDQGUHFHLYHGKHU¿ OCTOBER 17-27,2016 Hours: M-Sat: 10am -5pm •Sun: 11am -3pm The ShrineofSt.Joseph OF 1050 LongHillRoad,Stirling Open to AllParishes GIFT &BOOKSHOP Graycar Travel •800-214-6723 Southern Italy UVW Msgr. Gervasio &FatherPeirano Being hostedby:Msgr.Sam Sirianni, Coast Amalfi • Sorrento • Assisi Rome •San Giovanni Rotondo Itinerary includes: and neophyte Minchello. Matthew con Patrick Cline, Father BrianJ. Nolan From neophyte left, Markovic, Ivana Dea- the readings.” :RUGVKHDGGHG³,¿ my questions,”shesaid. me aboutitshistoryandhelpedanswer introduce metoCatholicteaching,taught Jesus. “GoingthroughtheRCIA helped Markovic tobedrawncloserand baptized meandmarriedmyparents.” where Igrewup,bythesamepriestthat I hadourchildrenbaptizedinBelgrade, closeness thatIhadaswasgrowingup. “I wantedmychildrentohavethesame of faithstartedtostirinme,”shesaid. When listeningtotheLiturgy ofthe Four yearslater, someeventscaused —Marlo Williamson photo —Marlo QGGHHSPHDQLQJLQ , NJ07980 Seven-Day Intention Candles! Prayer 11 ORDINATION / INSTALLATION THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 Mike Ehrmann photos Mike fth bishop of the diocese. During the Rite of Ordination, deacons hold an open hold deacons During the Rite of Ordination, as the head of Bishop Checchio Book of Gospels over the To prays. consecrator Myers, John J. Archbishop G. Bootkoski, is Bishop Paul right of the archbishop At fourth bishop of Metuchen and a co-consecrator. of Sullivan of the Diocese his left is Bishop Dennis J. also a co-consecrator. Camden, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the founding bishop of McCarrick, the founding Theodore Cardinal James Bishop over of Metuchenthe Diocese prays the fi Checchio, During the Rite of Ordination, Bishop Checchio pros- Checchio Bishop During the Rite of Ordination, as the choir sings the the altar himself before trates the Blessed invokes prayer The of Supplication. Litany the martyrs for angels, intercede and saints to Mother, — new bishop. 0$< • Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganó, Apostolic Apostolic Viganó, Maria Carlo Archbishop the Papal reads States, the United Nuncio to which decree, The Francis. 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New Jersey, met him at the evening prayer service [at the Cathedral March 8],” Zannetti said. “He seemed very approachable. He had a humble demeanor and a good sense of humor. cese of] Camden who are at our seminary and they spoke highly of him.” John Batkowski photos John Batkowski — Greg Zannetti, a native of Edison WKHUHZKHQKHVHUYHGDVLWV¿UVWVKHSKHUG whose home parish is St. Helena, is in his ¿UVW\HDURIIRUPDWLRQWRWKHSULHVWKRRGDW Seton Immaculate Conception, Seminary, South Orange. He was Hall University, pleased to not only have someone with experience at a seminary Bishop Checchio’s American College guiding such as North inthe diocese, but someone born and raised Above, Linda McCarron, one of Bishop- Linda McCarron, Above, sisters, two Checchio’s elect James F. the ambo at from the reading gives Blessing of the and Prayer an Evening ofCathedral at the Insignia Pontifical Metuchen. of Assisi, Right, St. Francis Bishop-electgreet- is shown Checchio the oldest Haughney, J. William ing Msgr. during a ceremony priest in the diocese, the from of meeting representatives turned who Haughney, Msgr. diocese. at the Maria Regina 95 on April 14, lives Somerset. Residence, .” d e d In his homily, Bishop DiMarzio, chief DiMarzio, Bishop his homily, In to be is a“Most of all, your bishop have “You He told Bishop Bootkoski, TheodoreAt a reception, Cardinal because he is so young and I “That’s Cardinal McCarrick added that he still nee d Clockwise from above left, during a meeting of representatives from the the from left, of representatives during a meeting Clockwise above from Insignia at and Blessing of the Pontifical Prayer at the Evening diocese Metuchen, of Assisi, Bishop-elect of St. Francis the Cathedral James F. priest in the youngest the Wejnerowski, David Father greets Checchio The East Brunswick. St. Bartholomew Parish, vicar, and parochial diocese bishop-elect 7, a member of St. Elizabeth Siena Albanese, also greeted in children all of the who represented Bridges, Three Ann Seton Parish, of the Diocese Bishop Nicholas shepherd DiMarzio, classes. faith formation Edwin F. Cardinal the ambo. the homily from gives of Brooklyn, N.Y., of and Cardinal-Deacon O’Brien, of the Equestrian Order Grand Master during and crosier miter the ring, incenses San Sebastiano at Palatino, of the distinctive insignia The Insignia. the Blessing of the Pontifical on Bishop-elect conferred at left, shown was formally Checchio bishop, and Installation during the Mass of Ordination at the day the following Heart, of the Sacred Church South Plainfield. an N.Y., Brooklyn, Diocese of of the shepherd the for Checchio Msgr. “I have known said, is no that there I know years, and last 16 man. His for this really big task too small OHDGHUVKLSDWWKH3RQWL¿FDO1RUWK$PHULFDQ to be true. has proven this College [Rome] was left his administration there No detail of during his was certainly a leader undone. He increased the enrollment He tenure as rector. after a periodof seminarians for formation of men studying forof decline in the number the priesthood in Rome… at the his leadership great priest. Clearly, College is proof. Msgr. American North a rector for the semi- Checchio was not just friend. He walked thenarians, but also their all of the seminar- halls constantly and knew ians by name.’ as you are a worthy a worthy successor, pass on the crozier, can You predecessor. with con- the symbol of pastoral authority, ¿GHQFHWR%LVKRSHOHFW&KHFFKLR,DPVXUH he can rely on you for advice and a smooth transition.” E. McCarrick, the founding bishop of the diocese, described the impending ordina- tion and installation of Bishop Checchio the following day as “a historic time and I can’t WKLQNRIDQ\RWKHUWLPHZKHQWKH¿IWKELVKRS LVLQVWDOOHGDQG¿UVWELVKRSLVVWLOODURXQG´ am so old,” he added with a smile. feels very close to the diocese and enjoys still seeing many of the priests who were “To all who are gathered here tonight, “To “To Archbishop Archbishop [Carlo “To Maria] Vigano “I would also like to thank all the Car- “And to Bishop [Nicholas] DiMarzio“And to Bishop [Nicholas] “A word of thanks to two priest men- word of thanks to “A “Thanks also to the masters of cer- to the masters “Thanks also lessing to our country, so thank you for lessing to our country, ishop’s insignia I will receive tomorrow. insignia ishop’s for your prayers which are both appreciated thank you for your presence, but especially tive in the United States, you have been ative in the United States, you have been me over these years too. in particular, the Pope Francis’ representa- the Pope Francis’ in particular, tohomeland, and for your many kindnesses your years of service in this our beloved b evening and tomorrow, too. evening and tomorrow, grateful for your joining us in prayer this truly honor us by your presence and we are dinals and Bishops who have joined us. You You dinals and Bishops who have joined us. in these liturgies. in these liturgies. Bishop, that you would have a special place tenure as Bishop of Camden, so I’m grateful and worked with Bishop during his wholeand worked with Bishop for preaching this evening for us. I lived withfor preaching this evening ful that you would be here and bless theful that you would served as my rector in Rome, I am so grate- served as my rector in b to His Eminence, Cardinal O’Brien, whoto His Eminence, Cardinal tors who assisted this evening in this liturgy:tors who assisted this evening. for all their good work in preparing for thisfor all their good work HPRQLHV DQG WKH GLRFHVDQ ZRUVKLS RI¿FH often with you in this beautiful Church. you in this beautiful often with Chamber Choir: I look forward to praying I look forward Chamber Choir: musicians and the Immaculata High Schooland the Immaculata High musicians servers, the Cathedral choir members and Cathedral choir members servers, the as well as the ushers, sacristans and altar and ushers, sacristans as the as well Msgr. Zamorski, the Cathedral parish staffCathedral the Zamorski, Msgr. Cathedral Parish community, our rector, rector, our community, Parish Cathedral “Thank you to all the members of our of members the to all you “Thank Continued from previous page previous from Continued MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT ORDINATION / INSTALLATION 14 young FatherChecchiolivedasastu- from theCasaSantaMariawhere of the12 Apostles, astone’s throw actually buriedinRometheChurch tles, theapostlesPhilipandJamesare Peter andPaul,theprincesofapos- so oftenassociatetheEternalCitywith shepherds, St.PhilipandJames. the feastoftwoChurch’s earliest Checchio’s ordinationandinstallationon on theprovidenceofthenBishop-elect DWWKH1RUWK$PHULFDQ&ROOHJHUHÀ who servedasanadjunctspiritualdirector In hishomily, Archbishop-elect Hebda, A Link With PhilipandJames diocese, wasusedattheMass. Paul Breen,thesecondshepherdof ily. and Minneapolis,Minn.,gavethehom- Hebda ofthe Archdiocese ofSaintPaul Francis. read the Apostolic Mandate fromPope Viganòalso concelebrated. Archbishop priests fromtheDioceseofMetuchen 19, 2011 to April 12;andbishops Nuncio totheUnitedStatesfromOct. Archbishop CarloMaria Viganò, Papal Camden wereco-consecrators. Dennis J.SullivanoftheDiocese Continued from page1 homilyArchbishop HebdacomparesIn BishopChecchio to St.James “While pilgrimstravelingtoRome The chaliceofBishop Vincent De Archbishop Bernard Anthony Visiting archbishops,including offers joyousandprayerfulbestwishesto Bishop JamesF.Checchio As youbeginyourepiscopalministry here intheDioceseofMetuchen shepherding yournewflock St. JudeinBlairstown The ParishFamilyof HFWHG Mercy Sister Marjorie Smith, principal at the elementary school the bishop attended, serves aslector. schoolthebishopattended, serves Smith,principalattheelementary Sister Marjorie Mercy — of thebishop, andFather William Byrne. BehindthemisMsgr. James Tracy. assistantwasFatherThe fourth Hughes. At r Robert Four asassistantsto withhimabove BishopChecchio Seen athisOrdination/Installation. priestsserved are Father Austin Vett Philip. feeding themultitude,hewentto problem solver. A go-toguy. Benedict [XVI]observedthathewasa similarities withournewbishop. ing rolemodelsandalreadysharesome They certainlywouldserveasinspir- profound linkwithPhilipandJames. the apostleisgoingtoexperiencea day forward,thisnewestsuccessorof law,” Archbishop Hebdasaid. dent, pursuinghisdoctorateincanon “When theLordwasfacedwith “In speakingofSt.Philip,Pope “My suspicionisthatfromthis similar youthfulexampleforBishop Bishop Checchio].” and adoctorateincanonlaw[like [Master ofBusiness Administration] Metuchen, hewouldhaveanM.B.A. dance. eliciting laughterfromthoseinatten- someone,” Archbishop Hebdaadded, hood whoknowssomeone, he hadanuncleintheoldneighbor- It isveryNewJersey. Iwouldbetthat dience withJesus,theywenttoPhilip. St. James,hecontinued,offers a “If Philipweretolivein2016 “When theGreekswantedanau- in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Camden Bishop Checchio We are soproud of our native son. Congratulations May the formation you received you May formation the enrich the faithful of the Diocese of Metuchen. Checchio, especiallyinthis Year o gy andreligiouslaityinthediocese bishops intheprovidenceandcler- to seekthewisdomandsupportof ister alone.” who ministerintheChurchnevermin- cause “itremindsustodaythatthose about apostlessharingafeastdaybe- mercy. of thecorporalandspiritualworkso ciated theimportanceofgoodworks, Mercy. Churchtraditionsaysheappre- He encouragedBishopChecchio In addition,thereissomething Continued on next page Continued onnext Mike Ehrmannphotos er, left ight f f 15 ORDINATION / INSTALLATION THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 Continued on page 18 Continued Mike Erhmann photos Mike the Holy Father said, but also compels the Holy Father said, but also compels us to bring reconciliation to our society And thus contribute to at every level. the building up of a global culture At top Archbishop Bernard Anthony Anthony Bernard Archbishop top At of Saint Paul Hebda of the Archdiocese and Minneapolis, Minn., the delivers and homily at the Mass Ordination of Religious Installation, 3. Above May Marianne Mc- Sister Filippini Teachers from reading the second delivers Cann, 5:14-20. II Corinthians “It’s good to be home back in New good to be home back in New “It’s In his comments, the bishop also “Just this past weekend in St. “The Holy Father said that these of Mercy is a time Year “This Holy “Being reconciled with God not Paul II in 1981 by the partitioning of the partitioning of Paul II in 1981 by serves 650,000 Trenton, the Diocese of Catholics in 90 parishes. I feel blessed to be here in the Jersey. Diocese of Metuchen,” said Bishop Checchio, a native of Camden who cel- April 21. ebrated his 50th birthday touched on one of his favorite themes mercy. – God’s Pope Francis – very Square, Peter’s conveniently for me — spoke on these words, which are the same as my epis- copal motto and come from St. Paul: be reconciled to God,” Bishop Checchio said. words are an invitation to all Chris- of Year tians, especially in this Jubilee us his forgiveness God offers Mercy. and our sins can never keep us from his PHUF\DVORQJDVKH¿QGVLQWKDWSHUVRQ the Holy Father said, some sign of con- trition for the evil. of rec- for each of us to accept his offer onciliation and to bring it to the world. only brings inner healing and peace, Archbishop John Myers gives Bishop James Checchio the Book of Gospels during Bishop James Checchio gives John Myers Archbishop — the Rite of Ordination. - ) Above bishops) Above In a very mov- In a very The archbishop ing scene, Archbishop Archbishop ing scene, his hands Myers placed on Bishop Checchio’s He head and prayed. was followed by Bish- op Bootkoski, Bishop the Sullivan and all Bishops present. anointed the new bish- An op with chrism. open Book of the Gos- pels was placed over Bishop Checchio’s head after which he was presented with his episcopal ring, a VLJQ RI KLV ¿GHOLW\ WR the Bride of God, the church; miter which VLJQL¿HV KLV to pursue holiness and UHVROYH which signi- crosier, Formally installed in his new post, Formally installed in his new post, “As the new shepherd of this beau- The diocese, which was estab- After Archbishop Myers ques- Myers Archbishop After ocument. ¿HVKLVGXW\RIJXLGLQJWKHFKXUFKHQ trusted to him. of Bishop Checchio assumed the role presider for the remainder of the cer- emony and Eucharistic liturgy. %H5HFRQFLOHG7R*RG At the end of the Mass Bishop Checchio extended a heartfelt thank you for “the love and kindness you have shown me during the past two months of transition.” tiful diocese, I look forward to getting to know you better in the coming days and to deepen our friendship with Christ through our prayer and concern for his Church,” he added. lished by then-Pope, now St. John tioned Bishop Checchio regarding regarding Checchio Bishop tioned and the faith uphold to his resolve bishop the new his duties, discharge altar as himself before the prostrated Saints. sang the Litany of the choir d CNS photo/ Gregory A. Shemitz ”As the new ”As for his Church.” his Church.” for shepherd of this shepherd I look forward to I look forward to beautiful diocese, beautiful diocese, Christ through our Christ through our friendship with prayer and concern prayer days and to deepen and to days —Bishop Checchio James getting to knowgetting to you better in the coming in the coming better Lori Albanese, chancellor of the Albanese, chancellor of the Lori Sent on behalf of Sent on behalf of “The Lord has “The Lord has To the people of the diocese, Arch- the diocese, people of the To lege of Consultors, who examined the lege of Consultors, who examined the and showed it to members of the Col- diocese, took the apostolic mandate diocese, took the apostolic mandate rose to their feet. broke into thunderous applause as all broke into thunderous applause as all :KHQ KH KDG ¿QLVKHG WKH DVVHPEO\ Checchio as the Bishop of Metuchen. Checchio as the Bishop of Metuchen. appointing Bishop appointing Bishop read aloud the decree read aloud the decree bishop Vigano then then bishop Vigano Pope Francis, Arch- Pope Francis, liam Byrne. Chaplains, Father Wil- Chaplains, Father Checchio by one of his presentation of Bishop tion began with the tion began with The Rite of Ordina- 0DNLQJ,W2I¿FLDO good care of him.” holy shepherd. Take Take holy shepherd. blessed you with a a blessed you with can College. and the North Ameri- and the North Diocese of Camden Diocese of Camden in his ministry in the the in his ministry in Checchio so effective so effective Checchio has made Bishop-elect Bishop-elect has made humble leadership that that humble leadership him and open your hearts to that same that same your hearts to him and open apostle James. Walk with him, love him, love with Walk apostle James. be collectively the Philip for this new new for this the Philip be collectively bishop Hebda said, “I challenge you to you to said, “I challenge Hebda bishop to help him in his ministry. his him in help to Continued from previous page previous from Continued from throughout the country fill the side pews at the Church of the Sacred Heart the country of the Sacred throughout Church at the . fill the side pews from the College of Consultors, the Papal Bull. ( Bull. the Papal of Consultors, the College At top Lori Albanese, diocesan chancellor, shows Msgr. William Benwell, a member of Benwell, William Msgr. shows chancellor, diocesan Albanese, Lori top At 17 ORDINATION / INSTALLATION THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 to Europe on school trips. “He was always so very kind,” Sister Mari- thoughtful and very, anne said. “Many people have said through the years that Jim would someday be a bishop. I was pleasantly surprised that he was assigned so close to home.” Mike Castronova photos Castronova Mike The second reader was Bishop Chec- cried she was so happy.” cried she was so happy.” English teacher and then vice principal chio’s VI High School in Haddonof Pope Paul Filippini Sister Teachers Religious Township. Marianne McCann recalls traveling with Jim Above, Bishop Checchio poses with his poses with his Bishop Checchio Above, and and their spouses, siblings parents, right, the bishop is pictured At niece. a longtime Tracy, James R. with Msgr. Below, Family. friend of the Checchio beam as James and Helen Checchio new The they pose with their son. so proud are "We said, father bishop's the amount of cardinals of him, and by the [to and bishops who came today Jim is Ordination/Installation] I can tell well-liked." — Sure enough the young priest came over the young priest came Sure enough Christian, was in aWhen another son, to our family,” “He was such a comfort Diana Raroha, a close friend of the Raroha said she always told him he Bishop Checchio asked two of his for- She recalled that Bishop Checchio was you “And she would tell him, ‘Jimmy, cited and said I just had to meet the new priestmeet the new just had to and said I cited “So IMaugeri said. so nice,” he was because to stop over address and told him gave Jim my sometime.” joked her hus- “and he never left” for a visit of our lives,” is just such a part band Sal. “He been through so muchMaugeri said. “He has with us.” several years ago,very serious car accident Checchio dropped ev- Maugeri said Bishop HU\WKLQJLQ5RPHDQGÀHZWR1HZ-HUVH\WR weeks.sit at his bedside for two him to the air- When we drove Maugeri said. Christian was stillport to go back to Rome, we got back to theunconscious. But when He never knew Jimhospital – he was awake. was there.” She added, “He is going to be such a gift to your diocese.” always Helen, said, “Jim was mother, bishop’s always willing to help out and a special boy, When hehe always had a smile on his face. received his letter of acceptance to seminary, Thanksgiv- he brought it over to my house on ing to show it to me.” should become either a priest or a psycholo- willgist, but she was hoping for a priest. “He bring the love of God here, and he will bring she said. the people together,” ofmer educators to do readings at his Mass wasOrdination. Mercy Sister Marjorie Smith inprincipal of St. John Elementary School aCollingswood while Bishop Checchio was VWXGHQWWKHUH³+HLVVXFKDJRRGIDLWK¿OOHG human being,” she said. “And he comes from DYHU\IDLWK¿OOHGIDPLO\7KH\DUHZRQGHUIXO people.” particularly close to Mercy Sister Joanne who was his teacher for grades six, Tarpey, seven and eight. She said young Jim would tell Sister Joanne that he did not know what to do because he wanted to be priest and he wanted to be a lawyer. which is exactly what he did!” can be both,’ Sister Marjorie said. “Bishop Checchio came to the nursing facility where Sister Joanne and when she Week now lives during Holy saw him, she just held on to him and cried and - “I don’t know how to describe it, it is be- “I don’t Helen, said the last couple of His mother, 7KLV\HDUZLOOEHWKH¿UVW0RWKHU¶V'D\ One of his two sisters, Linda McCarron, “He always has time for people,” Mc- Friends and family seated in the front Debbie Maugeri, who counts Bishop By Tracy Liston Tracy By Correspondent to dampen the fog did not seem The rain and joyous New Jersey as family mood in central Checchio F. of Bishop James and friends installation as his ordination and celebrated WKH¿IWKELVKRSRIWKHGLRFHVH0D\ Checchio, the bishop’s yond words,” said Jim he prostrated himself on the “When father. DOWDU,MXVW¿OOHGXSZLWKWHDUV:HDUHVRYHU\ the amount of cardinalsproud of him, and by today I can tell Jim isand bishops who came well-liked.” but the Massdays have been “overwhelming” she will rememberof ordination is something they dressed him, “The moment when forever. hiswhen he received his ring and his miter and that is when it hit me,” she said.pastoral staff, “And I thought he looked so handsome!” in 12 years that her son will be able to spend “He said to me the other day, the day with her. and I ‘I am coming home on Sunday Mom,’ was just so happy.” described Bishop Checchio as “a good broth- er” in a family where there is “a lot of mutual sup- respect and all of us [siblings] are always McCarron, who has a portive of each other.” David, Ann Kehoe, and a brother, Mary sister, said her brother “was anxious to come back When the [to New Jersey] and be a pastor. areannouncement came I said, ‘I guess you going to have a bigger parish now.’ likeCarron added. “He never makes you feel you are a bother.” pews of the Church of the Sacred Heart in 6RXWK 3ODLQ¿HOG ZHUH HDJHU WR VKDUH PHPR ries of “Jimmy” during the hour prior to the Galanaugh said, Tim processional. Cousin “He will bring his pleasant disposition and his dedication to the Church and its teachings to his new diocese, which is a very good com- bination.” Checchio as her best friend, said she met him 24 years ago when her son Sal served as %LVKRS&KHFFKLR¶V¿UVWDOWDUER\DW6W$JQHV Church in Blackwood. “My son, who was only nine years old then, came home all ex- Family, friends, educators rejoice for Diocese of Metuchen’s new shepherd new Diocese Metuchen’s of for rejoice educators friends, Family, Mike Castronova photo Castronova Mike He pledged to do his best, and said The speakers concluded with the Among the many friends who attended friends who attended Among the many Or- after Bishop Checchio's the reception of his two dination and Installation were Sirba, left, and friends Duluth Bishop Paul Ryan who serves Moravitz, in the Father director. Vocations of Duluth as Diocese is Moravitz Father Like Bishop Checchio, an alumnus of the North American College in Rome. is sur- Checchio Bishop James F. Below, alumni of the Pontifical by rounded North where in Rome, American College 10 for he is an alumnus and was rector the fifth becoming Bishop prior to years of Metuchen. During Bishop Checchio's 490 men became at the college, tenure —priests. and the people “who came from afar,” he and the people “who came from afar,” added, “As I have said before, I love being so a priest. I am delighted to be here … and my happy to be in New Jersey so close to family and friends and able to have their support.” he is “very happy and relieved that Bishop Bootkoski will be living close by to help ZLWK JXLGDQFH DV , WDNH P\ ¿UVW VWHSVbishop of the diocese.” DV DOXPQL RI WKH 3RQWL¿FDO 1RUWK $PHULFDQ the College assembling in the front of room. “It is our tradition to wish someone many happy years by singing,” said Father Byrne. “So in gratitude for your leadership and with promises of prayer for your fu- Annos.” Ad Multos ture, we sing Mike Castronova photos Castronova Mike In an effort to answer the question to answer the In an effort “He is going to be rooting for the one Speaking on behalf of the family, al- have We “Jimmy is a great brother. Bishop Checchio, who was available of whether Bishop Checchio will root for of whether Bishop Checchio will root athletic teams, York Philadelphia or New Father Byrne, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Potomac, Md., settled the matter. Ahr High School and the teams of Bishop Spartans of Immaculata,” Father Byrne said. “He is going to be rooting for your kids.” said of his two sisters, Linda McCarron, his she wanted to thank her brother for decision to enter the priesthood. “Everyone she is always thanking us for my brother,” are also grateful because we have said. “We all had so many experiences, and have met so many wonderful people, that we never would have. and all of us ways been a very close family, siblings are good friends. I am just beyond proud.” for guests to meet and greet, also provided After thank- some thoughts for the day. ing the many people in the diocese “who worked so hard to put this day together” He concluded the The emcee for the such as his “staunch loy- his “inner serenity alty,” DQG KXPEOH FRQ¿GHQFH´ his “clear vision of the mission and goals set forth for him by his church,” and his “steely determina- tion gracefully joined to DQDIIDEOHDQGXQÀDSSDEOH disposition.” toast with: “He is a man who builds towers and and for whom character, the faithful of Metuchen should be very grateful to God and to Pope Francis.” evening was Bishop Chec- ng. Cardinal O’Brien said he would “at- At a reception at the Pines Manor, Edison, Bishop Checchio stops to talk with talk with to stops Bishop Checchio Edison, Manor, at the Pines a reception At bishop at his consecrating who was the Myers, John J. Newark Archbishop G. Bootkoski,Ordination/Installation, fourth and Bishop Emeritus Paul bishop of Metuchen Sullivan also and co-consecrator Dennis J. Bishop Camden at the Mass. — served as a co-consecrator. for the eveni tempt to explain the phenomenon of James Francis Checchio.” He noted attributes D. Byrne, William friend, Father chio’s who in between introducing speakers in- terspersed humorous bits of advice for the people who will now have to work with the new bishop. O'Brien Francis.” Francis.” Cardinal Edwin F. F. Edwin Cardinal — God and to Pope God and to character, and for character, “He is a man who builds towers andbuilds towers whom the faithful be very to grateful of Metuchen should Cardinal Edwin F. Cardinal Edwin F. The second gift was Bishop Emeritus Bootkoski presented ³$V RI SP ZKHQ , ODLG KDQGV RQ The staff of The Pines Manor was pre- The of The staff Several coach buses, accompanied by Several coach buses, O’Brien, former rector of WKH 3RQWL¿FDO 1RUWK $PHULFDQ &ROOHJH in Rome while Bishop Checchio was a student, and currently the Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sep- ulchre of Jerusalem, provided the toast an icon of Our Lady of Per- petual Help, of which the bishop emeritus noted the shoe was falling one child’s he was his foot because off running so fast toward Our Lady for her protection. “Jim, may she protect you GXULQJWKHGLI¿FXOWGD\VRI ministry ahead,” he said. “I am really pleased that you are with us. God bless.” %LVKRS&KHFFKLRZLWKWZRJLIWV7KH¿UVW The Good Shep- was an antique statue of our herd. “This is certainly the theme of welcome you he said. “We Holy Father,” as our new good shepherd and we hope you do smell like your sheep – but not too bad.” Bishop Checchio’s head as a co-conse- Bishop Checchio’s the bishop emeritus I am retired,” crator, the said to a round of applause. “As I sat in Church of the Sacred Heart, I had many And I sat memories and beautiful thoughts. there like a proud papa – like I had a son.” pared to host up to 1,200 guests as the faith- pared to host up to 1,200 and many out-of-town ful of the diocese the new bishop, and visitors congratulated to retiring Bishop also wished good tidings Emeritus Paul G. Bootkoski. a police escort, quickly transported hun- a police escort, quickly Central Jersey rush dreds of people through KRXU WUDI¿F WR WKH EDQTXHW IDFLOLW\ ZKHUH them. food and drink awaited EDISON — The Pines Manor was the Pines Manor was The — EDISON the be immediately following place to of Ordination and Installation Mass of at the Church of Checchio F. Bishop James WKH6DFUHG+HDUW6RXWK3ODLQ¿HOG0D\ By Tracy Liston Tracy By Correspondent Bishop James F. Checchio receives congratulations, support reception at congratulations, Checchio receives F. James Bishop ORDINATION / INSTALLATION 16 INSTALLATION / ORDINATION MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT CATHOLIC THE 2016 12, MAY MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT ORDINATION / INSTALLATION 18 dinals, bisho Plainfield, his Ordination/Installation. South after Sacred Heart, Twelve hundred car- Pictured above atthealtar oftheChurch ofthe isBishopJames Checchio kneeling 689 seminarianswereformed,490menbe- UHFWRURIWKH1RUWK$PHULFDQ&ROOHJH5RPH like indailylife.” his brotherandtwosisters“whatlovelooks Helen, andfather, James,forteachinghim, hard workonbehalfofthefaithful. of Washington, D.C.andfortheirlove dore E.McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus who servedfor14years,Cardinal Theo- ligious life.” life itis,whetheristhepriesthoodorre- the callofGodandknowwhatablessed to ensurethatouryoungpeoplecanhear that callandweneedtomakeeveryeffort young meninourdiocesewillrespondto my priestlyministry. grace hehasgivenmeovertheseyearsof hood. IamlikewisegratefultoGodforthe calling metofollowhiminhisholypriest- am sogratefultoGodforhisgiftoflovein the DioceseofCamdenJune20,1992.“I Checchio, whowasordainedapriestof faithful. the spiritualandpastoralneedsof of vocationstoconsecratedlifeserve for thepriesthoodandChurch. perience atthecollegedeepenedhislove years. BishopChecchionotedthathisex- after servingthereasvicerectorfor21/2 American CollegeinRomefor10years 1RUWK 3RQWL¿FDO WKH RI UHFWRU DV VHUYHG Francis March8,BishopChecchio Before beingappointedbishopbyPope Grateful Bishop and sisters.” radiate hismercyamongourbrothers become newpreachersandtobeable invitation tobereconciledGod, cis concluded. of justice,peaceandsolidarity, PopeFran- Continued from page15 Bishop grateful to Godfor grace whichledhimto thepriesthood During BishopChecchio’s tenureas Bishop Checchiothankedhismother, He gavethankstoBishopBootkoski, “I certainlypraythatmanymore “I lovebeingapriest,”saidBishop He spoke,too,abouttheimportance “Let usaccept,therefore,the p s, s, p riests andfaithful filled the church for thehistoric occasion. bishop extends gratitudebishop extends May attheendofhisOrdination/Installation, 3. the bishophastwo sisters, abrother, andsixnieces andnephews. At right,the At theendofpeware hisfather,Heart. James, andmother, addition, Helen.In Above BishopChecchio's left, familyfillsthefront pewoftheChurch oftheSacred $7 million,10-storybuildingduringhis WREHQH¿WSULHVWO\IRUPDWLRQ grees, andmorethan$90millionwasraised Education, 328priestsreceivedgraduatede- at theInstituteforContinuing Theological came priestsfor100dioceses,833renewed He alsooversawtheadditionofa Ordina John J. andSullivanwere atthe Myers. BishopsBootkoski co-consecrators At rightareBootkoski. Camden Bishop DennisSullivanandNewarkArchbishop has hiscoat ofarmsatthetop. To Paul G. Bishop-emeritus isMetuchen theleft Above, hewasordained, after BishopJames Checchio satinthecathedrawhich ing,” Rodriguezsaid. bers oftheChurchSacredHeart. Meena RodriguezandJoanBlessing,mem- term asrector. “He seemsasthougheveryoneisgo- “It wassoinspiring,uplifting,enrich- Among thelaityatMasswere tion and Archbishop Myers served asconsecrator.tion andArchbishop Myers served — For more photos ofBishopChecchio's gallery.dcsphoto.net/bishopchecchio Ordination/Installation Visit: 1(779(:71DQG&DWKROLF79 cese ofBrooklyn,broadcasttheMasson Holy Spirit,too.” church. Ofcourse,thatcouldhavebeenthe feel thelove,justwelledupwithin ing tolovehim,”Blessingsaid.“You can The diocese,inconcertwiththeDio- Mike Ehrmannphotos 19 ORDINATION / INSTALLATION THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 Michael Walsh photo Michael Walsh Erin Friedlander photo Erin Friedlander — Seminary Paying Respects Paying Checchio, 2, Bishop-elect May Prayer James F. Evening Before Diocese of the bishop McCarrick, the founding Theodore Cardinal of G. Bootkoski the graves visit of Metuchen, and Bishop Paul bishop the second Hughes, T. Edward Bishop their predecessors, dePaul Vincent and Bishop 25, 2012 of Metuchen who died Dec. bishop of Metuchen, 30, on March who died the third Breen, — 2003. Congratulations Congratulations Saint Vincent Saint Vincent Bishop James Checchio Bishop Transition Complete Transition which began with the Ordination/Installation of Bishop James the end of the day At Edison, the diocese’s Manor, at the Pines with a reception and ended Checchio F. Bishop-emeritus G. Bootkoski. Paul bishop poses with his predecessor, newest Mike Ehrmann photo Mike — eld. They are followed by the priests, bishops, and bishops, the priests, by followed are They eld. Closing Ceremony of the Sacred Heart,of the Sacred South Plainfi and Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre lead the recessional from the Church the Church from and Knights lead the recessional and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre of Columbus lining the aisle, representatives of the Knights and Dames of Malta representatives lining the aisle, of Columbus At the end of the Ordination/Installation of Bishop James F. Checchio, with Knights Checchio, the end of the Ordination/Installation of Bishop James F. At milestone in the historymilestone of Metuchen. of the Diocese cardinals who traveled from across the country and around the world to attend the attend to the country the world across and around from who traveled cardinals MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT ORDINATION / INSTALLATION 20 We celebrate episcopal the ordination of fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen James F.Checchio 21 ORDINATION / INSTALLATION THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 www.bgahs.org . and the the and TROJANS TROJANS WELCOMES May God bless you of the of the HIGH SCHOOL HIGH One Tingley Lane, Edison, NJ Lane, Edison, One Tingley to the Diocese of Metuchen. and the people you shepherd. and the people you Sr. Donna Marie Trukowski, principal principal Trukowski, Marie Donna Sr. (732) 549(732) -1108 HOME BISHOP GEORGE AHR GEORGE BISHOP Bishop George Ahr High School community. School High Ahr George Bishop BISHOP JAMES F. CHECCHIO JAMES F. BISHOP HOME eld, eld, Mike Ehrmann photo Mike “I was told it had to cover a pro- Keyes The solution lay in variety. “I used my church choir as guinea The message of mercy in “Be “It was a huge honor to have been cession of about 30 minutes,” he said. cession of about 30 minutes,” he said. “Also, it needed to be able to be ex- panded or contracted, to be modular. It was a challenge: how could people sing that long and still sing an entire Mass?” constructed the piece in three main in sections and inserted clear points the score where another piece of music improvisation could be in- or an organ serted. “I wanted to keep the structure, he said. “I also wanted have variety,” to add in an entrance antiphon for the Feast of the day: the feast of Saints Apostles.” Philip and James, The pigs,” he added with a laugh. choirs of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, where Keyes Township, Montgomery serves as pastoral assistant for music gave him valuable input in and liturgy, earlier drafts. “They tried out the sec- tions and saw what worked.” “There Reconciled to God” is clear. is a release and a resolution in the score that the congregation will hear,” Keyes said. “The text is from St. Paul: okay what you have done, give it it’s up and be reconciled. Rely on God’s you. forgive God will mercy. asked to do this,” Keyes added. “I know the piece in just this form might never be performed again in this con- figuration. It is so unique in this cir- cumstance, but I have written a more simplified, practical version appropri- ate for parish use.” Composer Tim Keyes poses at the Church Keyes Tim Composer Heart, the Sacred South Plainfi of hymn and entrance his procession before was performed at God” To “Be Reconciled and Installationthe Mass of Ordination of Checchio. Bishop James F. — He realized the work would be He realized the work would be The expansive procession of The work’s nine verses were in- The work’s Be reconciled to God, and dwell Be reconciled to God, and dwell Be reconciled to God, the source Be reconciled to God, the source Be reconciled to God, the God of Be reconciled to God, the God of Bishop Checchio’s selection of selection of Bishop Checchio’s “The [diocesam] Worship Office Office Worship “The [diocesam] The grand procession and en- Ranging from ancient Latin chants Latin chants Ranging from ancient riests posed its own challenge to the riests posed its own challenge to the ani and sung by an ordination choir ani and sung by an ordination choir erformed by organ, brass and tim- erformed by organ, ishop’s] motto, and was told ‘we have told ‘we have motto, and was ishop’s] ishop, before its debut performance. iece, especially tailored for the new iece, especially tailored for the new ecome the fifth shepherd of the dio- of Bishop Checchio‘s motto Checchio‘s Bishop of Composer’s hymn echoed theme theme echoed hymn Composer’s crucial. ordination, Keyes knew flexibility was ordination, Keyes knew flexibility was how many prelates would attend the how many prelates would attend the composer. Since no one was quite sure Since no one was quite sure composer. p cardinals, archbishops, bishops and cardinals, archbishops, bishops and the theme was clear,” Keyes said. the theme was clear,” stated. stated. smaller group. “I needed to make sure God’s mercy is part of that,” Keyes mercy is part of that,” Keyes God’s length and intended to be sung by a it to cover salvation history and how it to cover salvation history and how verses from the Exsultet longer in Proclamation, or Exsultet. “I wanted Proclamation, or Exsultet. “I wanted the diocese, so he composed the three spired by Psalm 147 and the Easter spired by Psalm 147 and the Easter of nearly 100 singers from throughout p p in unfailing love in unfailing love of peace and justice love and mercy soring refrain: inspired Keyes to use it as his work’s inspired Keyes to use it as his work’s ciled to God,” as his episcopal motto ciled to God,” as his episcopal motto “Reconciliamini Deo,” or “Be Recon- Tuesday.’” rehearsals of the choir beginning next rehearsals of the choir beginning next b after Easter, I learned [the future I learned [the future after Easter, “On a conference call the Tuesday Tuesday “On a conference call the ‘We have no text,’” Keyes recalled. Keyes recalled. have no text,’” ‘We a week before Easter, but they told me, but they told me, a week before Easter, commissioned me to compose a piece commissioned me to compose a piece b p accepted and Bishop Checchio would accepted and Bishop Checchio would cese. Keyes recalled the genesis of the Paul G. Bootkoski’s resignation was was resignation Paul G. Bootkoski’s b March 8 announcement that Bishop March 8 announcement that Bishop work was composed soon after the work was composed soon after the Keyes. The nearly 30-minute modular The nearly 30-minute modular Keyes. was created by diocesan composer Tim Tim was created by diocesan composer trance hymn, “Be Reconciled to God,” trance hymn, “Be Reconciled to God,” the diocese. such a momentous event in the life of event in the life of such a momentous grandeur and liturgical significance of significance of grandeur and liturgical oft-performed pieces chosen to fit the chosen to fit the oft-performed pieces lingual songs, all were well-loved, were well-loved, lingual songs, all to major choir octavos to upbeat, bi- to major choir octavos tory of the Catholic Church. tory of the Catholic de force with works spanning the his- de force with works James F. Checchio was a musical tour Checchio was a musical tour James F. ordination and installation of Bishop of Bishop ordination and installation The joyful celebration that was the was the celebration that The joyful Correspondent By Christina Leslie Christina By MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT ORDINATION / INSTALLATION 22 and martyrs,theliturgical colorisred, Philip andSt.James,whowereapostles ordination, whichfellonthefeastofSt. the Church.” nasius, whowasabishopanddoctorof which wastheMemorialofSaint Atha- UHÀ of Assisi inMetuchen“to the CathedralofSt.Francis decorating themetoadorn Keyes saidshechoseawhite chio’s ordination,Poltorak night beforeBishopChec- Evening Prayer, heldthe his 14yearsinthediocese. koski sincethebeginningof worked withBishopBoot- she said,notingthathas as IamforBishopJames,” Bishop Paul[G.Bootkoski] I amdoingthisasmuchfor the liturgical environments. or tobeselecteddesign said PoltorakKeyes.“Thisisahugehon- this, anditallhappenedratherquickly,” Bishop JamesF. 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Felician Sister Cynthia Babyak, campus minister, said she was thrilled by the out- said she was thrilled by Babyak, campus minister, Cynthia Sister Felician really embrace service of themselves.” embrace really and give costs of the BGA summer weeklong service program, which “invites young people to young “invites of the BGA summer weeklongcosts service which program, Lutomski told the enthusiastic well-wishers the money would be used to defray the defray be used to the money would the enthusiastic well-wishers told Lutomski asked to vote for the proposals they believed would deliver the greatest impact. the greatest deliver would they believed the proposals for vote asked to ers’ projects, on the Farmers Insurance website, and members of the public were and members of the public were Insurance website, on the Farmers projects, ers’ and other projects. 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Just as artists leave something of themselves on their canvas, so God left some of his perfec- tion on everything he the top of At made. the list are human be- ings. piece, “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake” and “alone is called to share, by knowledge life” (ccc 356). own and love, in God’s According to the Catechism, “God cre- ated everything for humanity” (ccc 358) to and “attached so much importance salvation that he did not [even] spare his own Son for the sake of humanity” (ccc 358). over created things? Sacred Scriptures of Adam out tells us that God formed the slime of the earth and “blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being” ( Where Children Grow Best in Families Grow Children Where Heal a child’s heart Heal a child’s Prepare for a successful future a teenager Make a difference that will last a lifetime! Become a Treatment Parent Become a Treatment to Foster a Child TREATMENT FAMILY HOMES PROGRAM... 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PENTECOST TOGETHER TONGUES Following is a word search based on the second SCRIPTURE SEARCH words canbe found in all directions in the puzzle. reading Pentecost for Sunday, Mass of the Day. The 1 ). 1 Cor 3b ). Paul offers the image of the the ). Paul offers Solemnity of Pentecost (C)Solemnity Pentecost of 1 Cor 13 SUNDAY, MAY 15 – SATURDAY, MAY 28 MAY SATURDAY, – 15 MAY SUNDAY, ). The talents and charisms of each member). With the events of Pentecost, our Easter celebra- With scholar and pastor of Fell is a Scripture Msgr. That unity is the focus of our second reading,That Further, every talent and charism emanates from the every talent and Further, to drink ofsame Source: “All of us have been given the one Spirit” ( the BodyHoly Spirit as the principle of life vivifying ofof Christ and unifying its members in a singleness love and mission. sin- tions have come to their completion. Humanity’s death, andfulness has been redeemed by the passion, a way ofResurrection of the Lord. Jesus has set forth all peopleliving and believing intended to insure that The hear about and embrace his life-giving presence. VHQGLQJ RI WKH +RO\ 6SLULW WKH IXO¿OOPHQW foundation promise, marks the completion of Jesus’ RI -HVXV¶ of the church. From the moment of Pentecost onward, we are assured of the power of the indwelling Spirit leading the Christian community to its mission on HDUWKDQGLWVIXO¿OOPHQWLQKHDYHQ(YHU\PHPEHURI far from being passive spectators that community, in this process of salvation, is likewise promised the guidance of the Holy Spirit in bringing the teaching The and presence of Christ to every corner of society. &KXUFKSURFODLPVWKHJUHDWVLJQL¿FDQFHRIWKLVIHDVW di- asking the Father of heaven “with the in its prayer, YLQHJUDFHWKDWZDVDWZRUNZKHQWKH*RVSHOZDV¿UVW SURFODLPHG>WR@¿OORQFHPRUHWKHKHDUWVRIEHOLHYHUV´ with the ongoing presence of the Spirit (from the Col- lect of the Mass of Pentecost). Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bernardsville taken from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. taken from St. Paul’s amongPaul teaches that the multitude of differences intended tomembers of the Christian community are each person the manifesta- build up the Church. “To good” ( tion of the Spirit is given for the common Cor 12:7 all testifyserve the unity of the Church because they i.e. that “Jesus is Lord” ( to the same reality, in their own language. This extraordinary ability points ability extraordinary This own language. in their new commission; they nature of their to the missionary various languages be- ability to speak in received the to continue their were now commissioned cause they of the earth. Perhapsto the farthest bounds testimony the author hints at the another intention as there is also meted out at the construc- reversal of the punishment whereas (Genesis 11:1-9); of Babel Tower tion of the to the human race, thepride had brought disunity would now enable the resto- power of the Holy Spirit Byzantine liturgical A unity. ration of that primordial this theme: “When the Mosthymn beautifully captures confused tongues, He scatteredHigh descended and He distributed the tongues ofthe people; but when ¿UH+HFDOOHGDOOSHRSOHWRXQLW\7KHUHIRUHZLWKRQH Most Holy Spirit” (Kontakionvoice, let us praise the of Pentecost Sunday). ). . In our Scripture read- . In our Scripture Acts 2:4a Jn 15:18a, 16) Jn 15:18a, Acts 2:1-11 • 12:3b-7, 1Cor 12-13 • 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 • Ps Jn 20:19-23 Jas 3:13-18 • 10, 15 • 19:8, Ps Mk 9:14-29 Jas 4:1-10 • 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 • Ps Mk 9:30-37 Jas 4:13-17 • 6-7, 8-10, 11 • 49:2-3, Ps Mk 9:38-40 17-18, 19-20 • 15cd-16, Jas 5:1-6 • 49:14-15ab, Mk 9:41-50 Ps Jas 5:9-12 • 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12 • Ps Mk 10:1-12 Jas 5:13-20 • 3, 8 • 141:1-2, Ps Mk 10:13-16 Prv 8:22-31 • 6-7, 8-9 • 8:4-5, Ps 5:1-5 • Rom Jn 16:12-15 1Pt 1:3-9 • 111:1-2, 5-6, 9, 10c • Ps Mk 10:17-27 • 3cd-4 1Pt 1:10-16 • 98:1, 2-3ab, Mk 10:28-31 Ps 1Pt 1:18-25 • 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 • Ps Mk 10:32-45 1Pt 2:2-5, 9-12• 100:2, 3, 4, 5 • Ps Mk 10:46-52 1Pt 4:7-13 • 96:10, 11-12, 13 •Ps Mk 11:11-26 Jude17, 20b-25 • 63:2, 3-4, 5-6 • Ps Mk 11:27-33 The remainder of the reading from Acts relates The remainder of the reading from And so, 10 days after his ascension, Jesus showed St. Luke presents a different and more detailed and St. Luke presents a different As St. John portrays it, the Resurrection, Ascen- it, the Resurrection, As St. John portrays HRSOH %RWK WKH DSSHDUDQFH RI *RG DV ¿UH DQG WKH Jesus fulfills his promises his fulfills Jesus By Msgr. John N. Fell John N. By Msgr. WEEK IN SCRIPTURE SCRIPTURE WEEK IN SCRIPTURE STUDY SCRIPTURE that each of the multitude heard the apostles’ testimony that each of the multitude heard the apostles’ the formerly timid group, but St. Luke further tells us crowd. This would have been extraordinary enough forThis would have been extraordinary enough crowd. “the marvels God has accomplished” to the assembled upon the disciples. They began to boldly testify aboutThey began to boldly upon the disciples. the sensational effects that the indwelling Spirit hadthe sensational effects with the Holy Spirit!” ( ZLWQHVVHGWRWKHJORULRXVLQWHUQDOIDFW³$OOZHUH¿OOHG upon each of them. These outward signs strikinglyupon each of them. ZLQG7KHQWRQJXHVRI¿UHDSSHDUHGDQGFDPHWRUHVW gathered, they heard a sound like a strong, driving the Baptist (see Luke 3:16). As the 120 followers were the Baptist (see Luke 3:16). WKH+RO\6SLULWIXO¿OOLQJWKHSURPLVHPDGHE\-RKQ KLPVHOIWREHWKHRQHZKRZRXOGEDSWL]HZLWK¿UHDQG gathered people. would have been very reminiscent of Sinai for thesewould have been very reminiscent of Sinai arrival of the Spirit amid the sound of rushing windarrival of the Spirit amid the sound of rushing S Hebrews gave thanks for God’s forming them into his Hebrews gave thanks for God’s ments to Moses on Mount Sinai. This was the day thements to Moses on Mount Sinai. commemoration of God’s gift of the Ten Command- Ten gift of the commemoration of God’s for giving thanks after the barley harvest, as well as afor giving thanks after the barley harvest, Passover. For the Jewish people, Pentecost was a time Passover. Spirit on the Hebrew feast of Pentecost, 50 days afterSpirit on the Hebrew feast of Pentecost, 50 Apostles, St. Luke places the Descent of the HolyApostles, St. Luke places the Descent of version of these special events. In the Acts of the version of these special events. In the life in Christ Jesus. man life, this second sending of the Spirit brings newman life, this second sending of the Spirit transmission of the Spirit had created the original hu- transmission of the Spirit had created the /RUG*RGEUHDWKLQJOLIHLQWR$GDP-XVWDVWKDW¿UVW the Greek versions of Genesis 2:7, the account of thethe Greek versions of Genesis 2:7, the account WKHGLVFLSOHVVLJQL¿FDQWO\XVLQJWKHVDPHYHUEDVLQ disciples. The Gospel tells us that Jesus breathed ondisciples. the Spirit is Jesus’ Easter evening appearance to his the Spirit is Jesus’ Easter Sunday itself. The occasion of the bestowal ofEaster Sunday itself. sion, and Descent of the Holy Spirit all take place onsion, and Descent of message of Jesus in unity to all peoples and nations. message of Jesus in unity (the Church) into being, empowering it to carry the(the Church) into being, works,” brought the ongoing Christian communityworks,” brought the disciples. The Holy Spirit, “the artisan of God’s The Holy Spirit, “the artisan of God’s disciples. to his word, sent the Holy Spirit upon his gatheredto his word, sent the the right hand of the Father in Heaven, and now truethe right hand of the company his followers. Jesus had ascended back tohad ascended back followers. Jesus company his these promises to send another helper to forever ac- to send another these promises LQJVWKLV3HQWHFRVW6XQGD\-HVXVGUDPDWLFDOO\IXO¿OOV you always” ( you always” and he will give you another Advocate to be withAdvocate to be give you another and he will “I will not leave you orphans . . . I will ask the Father ask the . . . I will you orphans not leave “I will Sat 28 Fri 27 Fri Thurs 26 Thurs Wed 25 Wed Tues 24 Tues Mon 23 Sun 22 Sat 21 Fri 20 Fri Thurs 19 Thurs Wed 18 Wed Tues 17 Tues Mon 16 Sun 15 MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT OUR DIOCESE 28 ish, Chester. 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GeorgeM.Brembos June 5,2009 Father Vincent J.Nebus June 13,2008 Father PatrickC.Maccarone June 13,2006 Father JohnD.Murphy &HPHWHU\2I¿ more information,contactthediocesan all thedeceasedincemeteries.For ther site. These Massesareoffered for Piscataway. Chapel atResurrectionBurialPark, -XQHWR SP± Special Programs /L] FDOO WLFNHWV SXUFKDVH 7R FKDVH Light refreshmentswillbeavailableforpur- your ownfoodandnon-alcoholdrinks. 6 p.m. Adults onlywillbeadmitted.Bring ESTER D ESTER 732-521-0020 S All areinvitedtoparticipateatei- TREET , D , M IRECTOR ANAGER •J (Financing Available -CreditCardsaccepted) of the Holy Spirit of theHolySpirit Announcing The newMausoleum Pricing... Pre-Construction Hoes Lane&Park Ave., Piscataway, NJ Resurrection Cemetery Memorial Home at HolyCrossCemetery Crematory Featuring … Cranbury/South RiverRd.,Jamesburg,NJ Holy CrossCemetery Mother Mausoleum FHDW AMESBURG Thoughtful, Personal 'LJQL¿ , NJL , NJL Continued on next page Continued onnext 0RXQW6W0DU\+RXVH Lester HG6HUYLFH IC , NJ08831 IC . N Mary Sorrowful Mary Sorrowful . N O uled . 3483 O . 3364 AROUND THE DIOCESE Lourdes Altar Rosary Society, Milltown, is CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System. tc sponsoring a bus trip pilgrimage to the Mi A basket fundraiser will also be featured. Continued from previous page 904-9636 or visit www.aweekendfory- raculous Medal Shrine and Art Museum, Tickets arc $40 per person. The breakfast of Prayer, Watchung, will hold spiritual ourmarriage.org. Philadelphia, Pa. The cost is $25 per per is open to women and men. To purchase OUR DIOCESE reading and poetry. Nourish your spiritual son. Bring a lunch. Drinks and snacks can tickets, call (908) 234-1265. life through inspirational reading, includ Support Programs be purchased from vending machines at the ing poetry. The cost is S20-S30 as you arc May 22,7 p.m. — The EnCourage Support church. For information or reservations, Concerts and Plays able to pay. To register, call (908) 753-2091 Group will be held on the fourth Sunday of call Lynn DeAmicis, (732) 828-1282. May 13 anti May 14, 7:30 p.m. and May or e-mail msnihopeto insinhope.org. every month. If you have a loved one who 15, 2 p.m.— St. Joseph Theatre Group, is dealing with same sex attraction issues Communion Breakfasts Hillsborough, invites all to a performance July 22-24 — Worldwide Marriage please consider joining us. The support June 5,9:30 a.m. — St. Elizabcth-St. Brig- of “Godspell” as part of the parish’s 150th Encounter of Central New Jersey will group is confidential. All calls arc confi id Daughters of Mary, Far Hills-Peapack, anniversary celebrations. Admission is See. THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 present a weekend of enrichment. The dential. For details, call (732) 248-9460 or will host a buffet Communion Breakfast at A free-will offering will be accepted. For weekend will give you time and tools to visit www.couragcRC.org. Hamilton Fami Golf Club, Gladstone. The details, call Terri Macor, (908) 917-2376. revitalize romance, communication and day will begin with Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. spirituality in your marriage. Space is Pilgrimages Brigid Church, Peapack. The guest speaker May 15, 4 p.m. — St. Mary Parish, South limited. For cost and location, call (732) May17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Our Lady of will be Ronald C. Rak, J.D. president and Amboy, will present Music at St. Mary’s final conccri of the season in the church. The St. Maiy Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Christopher M.C. De- Business Directory ibert, will perform a Mozart Festival. A wine ADVERTISING GUTTERS SKMOK HOMECARE and checsc rcccption will follow the concert. Senior Homecare By Angels T¥> Josef Bas, Owner For information, call (732) 857-0202. Kosher for Christians 1 J ** 732.579.2490 Select Your Caregiver Gutters Fully Insured Reliable caregivers provide May 29, 5 p.m. — Transfiguration of the free estimates up to 24 hourcare in your home. Lord Parish, Edison-Highland Park, invites Personal care asst, meals, light • Glitters Leaders housework, companionship, all to a fundraising concert at Guardian An OVerus • Glitters Covers screened, bonded and insured gels worship site, Edison. Strings, flutes, • Gutter Cleaning 732.656.7720 voices and piano will be featured. A sug www.overus.org • New Installation Angels^^) gested donation of S10 for general audi- 732-233-4559 & Repair • Roofing Chimnev Repair www.va-nj.com______cnce and $5 for seniors and students will be accepted. For information, call Carol, (732) CONTRACTORS PLUMBING SERVICES TRANSPORTATION 572-0977. OWEN S. DUNIGAN & CO., INC. June 2, 7 p.m. — Our Lady of Peace Par Bob Stilo PLUMBING & HEATING . ish, Fords, invites all to a concert performed “Specializing in Asphalt Paving” State Lie. *7121 by Dr. Jennifer Pascual, director of music Certified Backflow Inspector Lie. #8714 STILO EXCAVATING,INC. of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. NY. The concert 732.634.0630 WOODBiRDGE is a “thank you” for the many parishioners 732.381.4544 RAHWAY 1(800)223-1023 GENERAL CONTRACTING who financially supported the purchase of 732.494.5251 METUCHEN f www.regallimoservice.com 2307 So, Clinton Ave., South Plainfield. NJ 07080 James Juarez, 153 Grove St. is my the new organ. Attendees are invited to 908-754-0776 • Fax: 908-754-0425 Woodbridge, NJ07095 Plumber! make a free will offering. For information, call (732) 738-7940. CONTRACTORS HVAC Mechanical Contracting School Open Houses May 19, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Immaculate Thomas Pado President Conception School, Somerville, will hold REGAL: IREGAL an open house for Pre-K through grade CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS INC. Limousines & Car Service; ; Limousines & Car Service eight. For information, call (908) 725-6516 • air conditioning $10 OFF::$20 OFF or visit www.icsschool.org. • sheet metal fabrication t: 609.426.1966 Sedan Service : i i ; Van Service • building automation systems f: 609.426.1766 Oneway discount Coupon must be1 1 One way discount. Coupon must be presented to driver at time of serwee. J ) presented to driver at tine of service. Clothing Drives www.tlpclimate.com 4Q0 Rike Drive, Millstone Twp., NJ 08535 Coupons not valid with any other offer. May 21 and May 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - St. Helena School, Edison, is sponsor DANCE REAL ESTATE ing a clothing drive. Donations of cloth The FUNKtion Dance Complex ing, shoes, handbags, linens and stuffed The newest studio in New Jersey wmW/ r iry This space is animals will be accepted. Bicycles, baby All types & styles of dance Properties Unlimited accessories and hard toys will also be col We now offer Yoga Classes Hernán Castro,Sales Associate reserved for lected. Items should be placed in plastic bags. Shoes should be bagged separately. Christina Rak, Owner i, 143 Elmer Street • Westfield, NJ 07090 For information, call Cindy Jacklets, (908) 300 Plainfield Avenue YOUR Office: 908-518-5451 • Cell: 732-522-4663 670-2260. Edison, NJ Fax: 908-688-0276 • [email protected] BUSINESS 732-903-8651 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Bus Trips CONTRACTORS REAL ESTATE Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Good Thinking about Buying or Selling? Shepherd Parish, Hopelawn, is sponsoring Please keep me in mind. Catholic Spirit a trip to the Polish-American Festival at Kenneth "Ken" Genco, SFR, ABR The national Shrine of Our Lady of Czesto Office: 908-874-8421 chowa, Doylcstown Pa. Mass will be held Cell: 908-229-5045 in English at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 per [email protected] call for more coLouiea person. Food and drinks are your responsi Fully Insured & Free Estimates BANKßRQ bility. For information or reservations, call Ray Condado Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery • Water Damage information 732-996-2159 Odor Control • Grout Cleaning • Air Duct RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Phyllis, (732) 442-0843 or Marie, (732) Somerset, NJ Cleaning • Dryer Vent Cleaning • Special Stain www.kengenco.com 732-765-6444 442-6916 by June 30. on Carpet Removal (iCàll meanytimefor a tree market analysis! MAY 12, 2016 THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT OUR DIOCESE 30 Includes CampT-shirt,Morning&AfternoonSnack,HotLunch,Supplies,TripPrizes. 8TRJWXJY5FYWNTYXHTR FEES: 1 Children whocompletedPre-Kthrough5 2&> JULY 11-15 • 8:45 • JULY 11-15 (-&3(*94<.3&97.594 Summer Camp www.CTRMANVILLE.com Begin withmorningMass,music,arts&crafts,activitiessports 35,1&(66 Pre registrationrequiredbyJune3 email [email protected] CHRIST Sacred HeartChurch,98South2 1,*+7 st child$120,2 ).83*><471) VS. call theparishoffice(908)725-0072or +7.)&> 9- For registrationformsvisit % nd THE $100,3 REDEEMER rd $85allothersiblings$70 nd 52 Avenue,Manville,NJ AM FIREWORKS 2&> -3 8UTSXTWJIG^ th grade PM 8&9:7)&> <*192&3-42*8*7;.(*8 9- % Bolarte, (732)[email protected]. Bolarte, Vicar General. Areception willfollow Mass. For information, callSister Ruth Metuchen. The maincelebrant andhomilistbewillMsgr. William Benwell, JCL, Offi [email protected]. 5/15 buff tickets andanall-you-can-eat et. For details, call (732)529-7931 Pat Martin, Adventure, Jackson. The cost of$50includesadmission,free parking, Bounce-back 5/15 pre-planning. For details, call(800)943-8400orvisitwww.dimetuchen.org/ MemorialCounselors will beavailable to answer questionsandassistyou in cemeteries. to 4p.m. andMay 15,11a.m.to 4p.m. houseincentives Open willbeoff ered. & 5/15 5/14 May “Peoples ofthe World by ofGod,” MadeOne theMercy Diocesan Multicultural Mass, NJ Catholic Youth Rally, Offi house,Open Offi ce ofMulti-Cultural Ministry, 4p.m., Cathedral ofSt. Francis ofAssisi, 52 DIOCESAN EVENTS DIOCESAN For moreinformation, visitwww.diometuchen.org ce ofCemeteries, Cemetery, Resurrection Piscataway, May 14,9a.m. '&8*'&11(&58 ,.71884+9'&11(1.3.(% 5*).&97.(89740*&<&7*3*88)&> 2&> 8UTSXTWJIG^ 8ZSIF^IF^ 8ZSIF^IF^ ce of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, SixFlags Great +.789+&38 &);&3(*)54<*7*6:.52*39 9- +:3 % 52 &2 31 OUR DIOCESE THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT MAY 12, 2016 cation cation nal nal members Grade Catholic Grade Catholic th Candidates will be will be Candidates HELP WANTED HELP of New cation in the State of New ed in the State and business acumen nancial www.stcatharineschool.org. Spring Lake, NJ Spring Lake, , students, and families. The successful successful The and families. , students, Fax: (732) 562-0969 (732) Fax: PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL OPENING [email protected] St. Catharine ElementarySchool Catharine St. work collaboratively to ensure the school’s the school’s ensure to collaboratively work student achievement. mission and ultimately Requirements: Professional Education or in Administration, Degree Master’s certifiequivalent, Principal in of selection, experience within a year 3-5 years in Catholic educational administration, preferably schools. minimum All applicants must meet the following Trenton. of of the Diocese requirements 1. Support the guidelines under to and adhere 2. Statement; Witness the Christian Education; Catholic for a sound philosophy Have 3. in Education, Administration Degree Master’s or equivalentl Certifi seek certifi and willing to Jersey or is eligible 4. selection; of within a year fi for check required NJ DOE background candidates of a letter individuals should submit Interested to: and educational philosophy resume interest, Candidate will be able to nurture a school culture nurture will be able to a school culture Candidate well-established facultywhere and staff seek certifi and willing to Jersey or is eligible Elementary School, located in Spring Lake, New Elementary New in Spring Lake, located School, opening and is accepting Jersey has an immediate position full time administrative the applications for year. the 2016-2017 school for of Principal and highly dedicated seeking are a strong, We Catholic with a passion for administrator motivated position beginning the Principal assume education to with the 2016-2017 school year. of academic build on a foundation is to Our desire and compassion of tradition and 80+ years excellence St. and community. parents faculty, students, for with 350+ School is fully accredited Catharine 8th Grade). students (Pre-K- with deep spiritual faith, possess practicing Catholics, educational vision, leadership skills, organizational ability strengths. and interpersonal fi will have Candidates run the day-to-dayand be able to in operations They of the school. with the mission accordance and should also be familiar with the STEM program should (PLTW). Candidates Way The Lead Project understanding of marketing development an have the schools’ help advance to in order strategies authentic as ensuring the school’s as well enrollment identity. Catholic the ability help to also will have Candidates and improvement, continuous a path for create maintain a high-expectations for environment staff faculty, St. Catharine School, a Pre-K thru 8 School, St. Catharine Information about the school and its mission is available about Information on the school website, HELP WANTED HELP eld ce, non-smoking ce, HELP WANTED HELP PO Box 191 PO Box VOLUNTEERS Professional Offi Professional Diocese of Metuchen Diocese [email protected] Call: 732.562.2452 orCall: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Metuchen, NJ 08840-0191 ts package ts The Catholic Spirit Catholic The • Ability do detailed work to • Love for data management for • Love Piscataway, NJ Piscataway, • Superb organizational skills • Superb organizational supervision Competitive salary and comprehensive knowledge of Catholic teaching and tradition teaching knowledge of Catholic production as superior skillswell and/or editorial in print media, writing, years’ and a minimum of five content, in production management and experience staff fi or related public relations evenings, weekends and public holidays and public holidays weekends evenings, under pressure and work delegate, Outlook, etc. Excel, Word, Or mail to: Director of Human Resources Director Or mail to: Email: [email protected] he Catholic Spirit, Official Newspaper of The The Official Spirit, of he Catholic Newspaper Diocese of Metuchen,Diocese seeks an Editor-in-Chief to production the design, plan, direct and coordinate winning bi-weekly this award and distribution of production of the oversee and newspaper, El Manantial, Hispanic newspaper, diocese’s Responsibilities include: published quarterly. of articles; and placement content determining writing or directing editing of the writing and headlines and captions; and articles, stories, is within ensuring production of the newspaper will: ideal candidate The budget and deadlines. • Be a practicing with Roman Catholic • skills, writing and editing as excellent Possess • experience years’ minimum of three a Have • a BA in journalism, communications, Possess • • including hours, irregular work Be able to • organize, the ability negotiate, to Possess • MS PC skills, solid Adobe, including Possess benefi Salary: Location: Environment: to: should send their resume candidates Interested T . . . to build our Heritage Alumni Database. . . . to data entryDatabase builders should enjoy and a minimum of 3 hours per week, for be available Training 9 am and 4 pm. between weekday any join or to information more For will be provided. Team: the Database Building The Diocesan Office of Stewardship and and Office Diocesan Stewardship of The . . . wants your Development HELP WANTED HELP CLASSIFIED t, t Several Several , generous , generous Excellent Excellent eligious . ts (Mark 10:21) RO-LIFE LIVE-IN LIVE-IN RO-LIFE think maybe . . . think maybe HELP WANTED HELP HOUSEMOTHER - - HOUSEMOTHER NEED P Sources Shelters, a non-profi for non-sectarian shelter pregnant women is seeking a kind, compassionate serve individual willing to help. those we God through work Our “baby-saving” in the award was featured film winning 2014 feature Gimme Shelter salary & benefi license vacation. NJ Driver’s job description For required. Morrissey: 201- Virginia call our website: Visit 818-9033. www.severalsources.net. Vocations: of ce [email protected] ce: ce: fl ve (5) yrs. exp. as a special ed. a special ed. as exp. (5) yrs. ve PRINCIPAL [email protected] (732) 562-2453 COORDINATOR COORDINATOR Fax: 973-497-4103 Fax: Quality Quality E-mail: [email protected] contact the Offi “Come, Followme.” ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK NEWARK OF ARCHDIOCESE sister or brother? If or brother? sister you dent young women ready to meet society’s meet society’s to ready women dent young SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES EDUCATION SPECIAL or e-mail: St. Joseph Hill Academy High School Joseph Hill Academy St. Is God calling you to serve to r as a priest, Is God calling you Phone: 732-529-7934Phone: to Sister William McGovern: McGovern: William Sister to candidates should submit a cover letter and resume and resume letter should submit a cover candidates body, and the Staten Island community. Interested Interested Island community. and the Staten body, with the Board of Trustees, faculty, the student the student faculty, Trustees, of with the Board excellent communication skills communication necessaryexcellent interact to fiscal and strategic planning, and will possess and will possess planning, fiscal and strategic prior relevant experience with school administration, experience prior relevant The ideal candidate will be a practicing with ideal candidate The Catholic challenges. challenges. confi students, academically and spiritually, to become become to academically and spiritually, students, Principal to uphold its mission of preparing its its uphold its mission of preparing to Principal Joseph Hill Academy High SchoolJoseph Hill is seeking Academy a Founded by the Daughters of Divine Charity, St. St. of Divine Charity, the Daughters by Founded OUR CLASSIFIEDS REALLY WORK! Call for a quote on your ad: 732-529-7934 a quote on your for Call WORK! 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