SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH
45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560
The Parish is Served by Fr. John D. Gabriel Pastor [email protected]
Fr. Silvano Kim Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Fr. John D. Dennehy Weekend Assistant
Fr. Ray Cho Weekend Assistant
Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Mr. Daniel O’Neill Permanent Deacon [email protected]
www.saintjamestheapostle.org
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A Welcoming Community of Faith in the Heart of Springfield October 5, 2014
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SATURDAY October 4, 2014 What does Jesus' parable tell us about God and the way 5:00PM he deals with his people? First, it tells us of God's Andrew Foscato ~ Family generosity and trust. The vineyard is well equipped with SUNDAY October 5, 2014 everything the tenants need. The owner went away and 7:30AM left the vineyard in the hands of the tenants. God Bridget Mohan ~ Bernie Cunningham likewise trusts us enough to give us freedom to run life 9:00AM as we choose. This parable also tells us of God's Michael Menzorio ~ Menzorio Family patience and justice. Not once, but many times he 10:30AM forgives the tenants their debts. But while the tenants Mary Amberg ~ Barbara Rickey take advantage of the owner's patience, his judgment and 12:00PM Patricia A. Mead ~ The Walsh Family justice prevail in the end. MONDAY October 6, 2014
7:30AM MASS SCHEDULE Tony Graziano ~ Family TUESDAY October 7, 2014 Sunday 7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM 7:30AM 7:00PM ~ Monthly as Announced Sophia Mazur~ Kathy Wisniewski Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM WEDNESDAY October 8, 2014 DAILY MASS 7:30AM Weekdays: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Lucille Purcell ~ Bob Saturdays Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM THURSDAY October 9, 2014 7:30AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Anna Perrucci ~ George & Leah Ebert Saturdays at 11:00AM
FRIDAY October 10, 2014 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS 7:30AM For the People of Saint James Monday: 9:00AM ~ 7:30PM SATURDAY October 11, 2014 Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00AM ~ 5:30PM 8:00AM Friday: 9:00AM ~ 4:00PM Robert Weaver ~ Carol Balfour Saturday and Sunday ~ Closed Letteria Padovano ~ Angela & Pasquale Mazzacuva Thanksgiving ~ Mr. & Mrs. Bal Lana & Family 5:00PM STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES Ralph & Joan Dileo ~ Mrs. Palermo & Family Your continued and consistent generosity raised SUNDAY October 12, 2014 the following amount 7:30AM Joyce Commins ~ Family $7,263.00 9:00AM Jesus says, it is far better to give than to receive Lucy Thomas ~ Phil & Mary Rizzuto 10:30AM Charles & Agnes Sickinger ~ Family WEEKLY MEMORIALS 12:00PM SANCTUARY LAMP Josesph & Marianna Boscia ~ Daughter, Rose Anne For the People of Saint James 7:00PM For the People of Saint James BREAD AND WINE For the People of Saint James exáà |Ç à{x cxtvx Éy V{Ü|áà FLOWERS BY THE TABERNACLE For the People of Saint James PAGE 2 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: OCTOBER 5, 2014
THE PASTOR’S LETTER Father John Gabriel
Dear Parish Family,
When we think of saints, very often we think of them as figures in stained glass or plaster statues very far removed from our own time, place and experience. Yet, the exact opposite is true! The Saints were people very much like us, with many of the same struggles and temptations we experience. They were people, however, in love with Christ, and that love permeated their entire lives. This weekend here in the Archdiocese of Newark we will have a celebration at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark that no diocese in the United States has ever witnessed: a Mass for the Beatification of Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, S. C., Servant of God. Sister Miriam Teresa, who will be known as Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, was born in Bayonne in 1901 and lived her entire life in this area. She taught in Jersey City, and eventually became a Sister of Charity of St. Eliza- beth at Convent Station near Morristown. In fact, one of her brothers was a priest of the Archdiocese! During the few years Blessed Miriam Teresa lived as a Sister of Charity (from 1924 until her death in 1926) she was known for her personal holiness, although many around her only recognized just how holy she was after her death. Her spiritual director, a Benedictine priest, became aware of how God was working in her life, and he asked her to write the spiritual conferences he was delivering to the Sisters. This was a rather unique thing for a priest to ask of a young Sister (if any of you want to write my homilies, I’d be happy to give it some considera- tion!). After her death, the priest let it be known that his conferences were actually the thoughts of Sr. Miriam Teresa, and eventually these conferences were collected in a book called “Greater Perfection.” This book, trans- lated today into five languages, is a spiritual masterpiece, and I would encourage any of you to read it. Also, Sister Miriam Teresa was the beneficiary of some truly extraordinary mystical graces, among them an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary who came to her one evening as she looked out the window of her bedroom, and an encoun- ter with St. Therese of the Child Jesus one afternoon as she walked around the grounds of the Motherhouse in Morristown. Both of these experiences showed the intimate relationship she had with heaven even as she walked the earth. After several decades of investigation into the life and heroic sanctity of Sr. Miriam Teresa, our Holy Father Pope Francis made the decision to beatify her (the last step before canonization as a saint). For beatification, it is neces- sary that the Church approve a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Miriam Teresa. This miracle took place in the 1960’s when a young boy in Teaneck, N.J. had his sight restored after prayer to Sr. Miriam Teresa. Today he is in his 50’s and his sight is still 20/20. Now, for canonization, another miracle needs to be approved by the Church. So, if you are needing a miracle in your life, ask Blessed Miriam Teresa to pray with you! And maybe pay her shrine a visit- her earthly remains are interred behind the wall in the Sisters of Charity chapel at Convent Station. So you see, saints are not so far away from us, from our time or place. In fact, perhaps there are some living among us right now! Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, pray for us!
In His Love,
~ Fr. John
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THE PRAYER CORNER
“To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”
A TIME TO BE BORN Cara Mia Chua
A TIME TO HEAL A TIME OF WAR & PEACE We pray for all defending our freedom… For all who are sick and suffering………
Bea Giacobbe, Brian Mather, Marc Conte, Rita Dilly, Luis Fonseca, Arthur Raymond, Frank Wulff, Aric Patten, Jack Lober, Stacy Enyeart, A.J. Carlucci, Alice McCarthy, Martha Kitsch, Nicholas Angelous, David Bugel, Aaron Pluto, Samuel Lillie, Kay Corcoran, Maria Patania, Doris Heimall, Tim Arentz, Stephen Patricco, Sean Curran, Susan Sullivan, Doris Porter, Tom Hogan, Phillip Patten, Lt. Sean P. Eadie, Shane Fenton Antoinette Pacifico, Eva Brownfield, Richard McNelis, Kyle Noonan, Pat Murphy, Walter Mathias, A TIME TO SEEK
Jean Comerford, Ronald Alaniz, Honorise DeSisto, For all seminarians on the road to priesthood, especially:
Mary Syrydynski, Connor Smith, Kamoce Wans, Luis Fernando Diaz, Hermes Diaz, Danny Pabon, Ana Harper, Sr. Rosanne Treston, Sandra Turlowicz, Peter Carey, Joseph Furnaguera, Michael Preston, Jhon Romero, Fulton Poppe Zachary Devoe, Andres Polanco, Sebastian Obanco,
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
Mrs. Patricia Sullivan SEPTEMBER 24 – NOVEMBER 2 Abortion is the leading cause of death in the world, ending more lives than cardiovascular disease, cancer, AIDS, war and hunger. YOU CAN CHANGE THAT! 40 Days for Life is the largest internationally coordinated pro-life mobilization in history, helping people in local communities end the injustice of abortion through prayer, fasting and peaceful vigils. Go to www.40daysforlife.com for more information. October is Respect Life Month. The theme this year is “Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation”. “Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in His own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect”. Pope Francis
EIGHT WEEK BIBLE STUDY PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
JOURNEY THROUGH THE Members of this ministry create handmade shawls and BIBLE SCRIPTURES blankets that are delivered to those suffering from TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7~ 7:30PM illness or grief or to the homebound and the elderly. October 14, 21, 28, November. 4, 11, 18 The shawls are a simple and loving way to provide
Have you tried to read Scripture and found that you comfort and support to those in need. They also “just don’t get it”? remind the recipients of the continued prayers of the
The key to understanding the Bible is finding the story St. James parish community. It’s a wonderful way to that ties it all together. The Great Adventure Bible share your talents and bring a bit of joy and hope to a Timeline learning system makes the complex simple by friend. This ministry is open to the experienced knitter helping you to uncover the story woven through Scrip- as well as those looking to learn and get started. ture, so that you can make sense of it all. Join us Tues- October Evening Meeting: day nights this Fall in the Upper Auditorium of the Thurs., Oct 9 ~ 7:00 – 9:00 PM School.
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SHARING OUR FAITH
Get Involved and Get to Know Our Parish SAINT JAMES WELCOMES OUR NEW DEACON! My name is Deacon Art. My wife Nancy and I have 3 daughters and four grandchildren. I am proud to say that we have been happily married some 56 years. I was ordained Deacon on May 5, 2011 for the Diocese of Pater- son and served as deacon at St. Philip the Apostle in Clifton for six years. My wife and I moved to upper New York State and I was transferred to the Albany Diocese, where I served a small parish in Bolton Landing, NY for the past 7 years. My wife and I just relocated to Springfield to be closer to our children and grandchildren. Father John Gabriel has been gracious to allow me to serve you here at St. James the Apostle. I am very happy in my ministry as deacon and I will do my best, with your help and prayers to service the people of St. James and the surrounding community for a long time to come. Thank you, Deacon Art Bandel
NATURE AND HIKING CLUB ROSARY MAKING Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:30AM MINISTRY Join us for a walk through Briant Park, on the Springfield-Summit border. We will meet on the inter- We meet once a month on a Monday secting corner of Orchard St. & Shunpike Rd. Then morning from 10:00-11:30AM. Donations of beads we will explore this wonderful natural area. Please and other supplies are gratefully accepted. If you contact Bob or Joan Faszczewski before 11PM on have experience, or the desire to join this ministry or October 10 if you will be joining us. 973-218-0046 or would like additional information, please contact Car- [email protected] mela Cocchiaro at 973-921-0787 The next meeting is Monday, October 20
GOLF OUTING Thank you to the volunteers, golfers and our sponsors for their generous support and commitment to the success of this year’s event. HOLE SPONSORS Anthony Battaglia Landscaping Design Contractor • Antonelli Family Chiropractic • Bradley Smith & Smith Funeral Home • Competitive Courier Service • 10th Street Live • Don-Tre Driving School • Fr. John Gabriel • Huck Finn Diner • Hunrath, Napolitano, Quigley & Taylor, CPA’s • Interiors by Matt • Investors Bank • J.G. Schmidt, Co. Inc. • JMK BMW Auto Sales •Kris’s Family Barber Shop • Liberty Group Moving & Storage • Pinkava’s Motor Company • Roots Steakhouse • Saint James the Apostle Home School Association • Salon Divine Samuel Klein and Company, CPA’s • Sofia’s Italian Restaurant • T & C Auto Care Center • TECH Support, Inc. • The Mazzacuva Lombardi Family • Tommy’s Midway Carnival Rides • Woodbridge Builders
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OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
Sharing With One Another
BLOOD DRIVE PARISH SENIORS The Blood Mobile Will be at Saint NEWS James Mr. James Geoghan Sunday, October 19, 2014 President 8:00AM ~ 2:00PM The Parish Seniors meet on the second Monday of the Please bring photo ID and know your Social Security month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 60 Harvard St, Number. Summit (off Shunpike Rd). The support by mem- bers is important to any club, and the Saint James Sen- HAT IS YOUR ATHOLIC iors is an important part of our parish. If you have any W C IQ? ideas or suggestions for future meetings please let me see answer elsewhere in the bulletin know. The yearly dues of $15 will be collected at the meeting. When we are talking about the Bible, the word evangelist means: Please come, socialize with friends and meet new peo- (a) a Gospel writer ple as we discuss and plan future trips, listen to guest (b) anyone who is baptized speakers and much, much more! (c) someone who gave his or her life for the faith The next meeting is Monday, October 13 at 1:00pm. (d) an early pope Our speaker will be Mr. William Scalera from State Farm who will discuss changes to Springfield past and INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK present and will answer any questions from our members. All are invited, you do not need to be a At the “General Intercessions” we pray for the sick. member, bring a friend. Our prayers for the sick are very important, especially For further information, please call Jim Geoghan at in critical times of sudden illness, surgery or worsening (973) 379-2714 condition. We will continue to pray for and mention the names of our sick parishioners when we receive notice from the family or the individual asking for JOIN US AT THE prayers. Their name will be mentioned for three weeks and after, the names will continue in the bulletin, until "SANDS CASINO" IN BETHLEHEM, PA we receive notice otherwise. If the condition worsens we will mention the name again at Mass when notified. Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Time: Bus Departs 10:00am (from Saint James Parking Lot) DIVORCED AND SEPARATED CATHOLICS Cost: $30.00 per person
Wednesday, October 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory (get back $20 Voucher for slot machine, plus $5 Food Voucher) If you’ve experienced the pain of divorce or separation and are struggling with the process of healing; if you 50/50 Tickets & Donuts will be available before you wonder what your relationship to the Church is now get on the bus. that you are divorced; if you need help restoring trust Questions: Contact Jim Geoghan at (973) 379-2714
(even if your divorce was many years ago), we invite Send Check made payable to: you to please join us on for the first meeting of a new- "Saint James Seniors" ly forming support group for Divorced and Separated Mr. Jim Geoghan Catholics. Please extend this invitation to anyone you 20 Laurel Drive think might benefit Springfield, NJ 07081
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ROSARY-ALTAR FEED MY PEOPLE
SOCIETY Mrs. Lisa Gillo
Praying for the Parish Coordinator
The Saint James Rosary Altar-Society meets once a Please note: only non-perishable food can be month on Monday mornings at 11:30AM in the accepted, fresh fruit and other items needing St. John’s Room in the Rectory. refrigeration should not be left in the gathering Our next meeting is Monday, October 6. area; clothing and bedding are not acceptable All the women of Saint James Church are invited to either and for health reasons will be discarded.
attend and new members are always welcome! When we feed the poor we feed Christ Nettie Roessner, President
Communion Breakfast ~ Sunday, Oct. 12 NON-PERISHABLE Immediately following the 9:00AM Mass McLynn’s Restaurant, Morris Ave. Springfield FOOD, SANDWICH AND MEATLOAF COLLECTIONS COMMUNION AT MASS 18 lbs. of meatloaf and 272 sandwiches were donated this If you cannot walk up the aisle to receive Holy weekend. Communion and do not want to sit in the first pew, The next collection will take place the weekend of let us know and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy October 25/26 before the 5:00PM Mass on Saturday Communion will come to you at the end of the evening and between 10:00AM and 12:00PM Noon on procession and administer the Body & Blood to you. Sunday, in the Gathering Area of the Church. Sandwich collections will also take place Monday, POT LUCK LUNCH & LEARN SERIES October 27 from the School Kitchen between Bring a dish to share and join us in Hatcher Hall 8:00-11:00AM. (upper auditorium of the school building) following Anyone interested in volunteering to help deliver to St. the 12:00PM Mass on: Joe’s please contact Lisa Gillo 908-232-5304 or
October 26 [email protected]. Talk on the “Saints” with Fr. John D. Gabriel LICENSED DRIVERS NEEDED! We need volunteers ONCE every 6-8 weeks on ANNOUNCEMENTS AT MASS Monday mornings for pick-ups at Panera’s and deliver to St. Joseph’s in Elizabeth. If you have an announcement that needs to be read at Mass, please email Fr. John before the weekend. Many thanks to all who give so [email protected] generously, we cannot do it without you!
BULLETIN INFORMATION Contact Lisa Gillo for details on how to volunteer.
Information for the Bulletin needs to be emailed by
NOON ON MONDAYS TO: LILY’S PANTRY
[email protected] and P.O. BOX 385, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 Lily’s Pantry is located in Springfield and helps to feed [email protected] our neighbors in need. They are in need of monetary
Bulletin submissions for the weekend of donations to restock the shelves. Please be as generous as your means allow. If you or someone you know is in October 19 are due by NOON need please call Anthony at 201-877-6103. Tuesday, October 14 ~ NO EXCEPTIONS, SORRY God bless you! SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: OCTOBER 5, 2014 PAGE 7
CALENDAR CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS EDUCATIONAL Mrs. Maggie Keffer OPPORTUNITIES Coordinator SUNDAY October 5 SUNDAY For information about our parish school, contact Bethlehem Handicraft-Church ALL MASSES Mrs. Dolansky , Principal Religious Education (K-8)-School 10:00AM 973-376-5194 MONDAY October 6 MONDAY Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE! Volley Ball Practice –School 3:00PM ACADEMY OF ST ELIZABETH Evening Novena—Church 3:00PM CONVENT STATION, NJ Pastoral Council Meeting-Rectory 7:00PM SUNDAY, OCT. 5 ~ 1:00-3:00PM TUESDAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 ~ 7:00-9:00PM TUESDAY October 7 Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM ORATORY PREP [BOYS IN GRADES 7 ~ 12] Lazarus Choir Rehearsal-Church 10:30AM ONE BEVERLY ROAD, SUMMIT, NJ 07901 Chorister Rehearsal-Church 3:30PM SUNDAY, OCT. 5 ~ 1:00-3:00PM 3:45PM THURSDAY, OCT. 23 6:45-8:15PM Religious Education (1-8)-School Adult Choir Rehearsal -Church 7:00PM MOUNT ST MARY ACADEMY Journey Through the Bible-School 7:30PM 1645 Route 22 at Terrill Road, Watchung, NJ SUNDAY, OCT. 5 ~ 1:00-4:00PM WEDNESDAY October 8 WEDNESDAY Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM UNION CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Altar Server Training –Church 2:30PM [BOYS AND GIRLS GRADES 9 ~ 12] 1600 MARTINE AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076 Volleyball Practice –School 3:00PM CALL TO REGISTER-908-889-1600 THURSDAY October 9 THURSDAY WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 AT 7:00PM Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM Freshman Foundations Program Information St. Cecilia Choir-Church 4:15PM October 22, 2014 ~ 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY October 10 FRIDAY This program is designed to help academically struggling Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:10AM students and those with IEP or ISP learning classifica- tions build a strong skills foundation so they can 2:45PM Jr. Girl Scout Meeting-Gym succeed in high school and continue on to college. SATURDAY October 11 2SATURDAY Only 30 students will be accepted to this Program. Recitation of the Rosary-Church 7:40AM SETON HALL PREP [BOYS IN GRADES 9 ~ 12] Sacrament of Reconciliation –Church 11:00AM 120 NORTHFIELD AVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ SUNDAY October 12 SUNDAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 12:00-3:00PM Religious Education (K-8)-School 10:00AM CYO Fellowship-Gym 5:00PM CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL COOP Ensemble Rehearsal-Church 5:45PM ENTRANCE EXAM Evening Youth Mass-Church 7:00PM 8th grade students wanting to attend Catholic High School in the Fall of 2015, the Catholic High School HAT IS YOUR ATHOLIC entrance exam (COOP) will be given on Friday, W C IQ? November 7, 2014. Applications and fees will be ANSWER: processed from September 1 through October 24, 2014. Fee of $60 will include reporting scores to 3 high (a) The word evangelist comes from a Greek word that schools of your choice. Go to www.coopexam.org or means “one who announces the good news.” The four call 1-888-921-2667, or visit a Catholic elementary or evangelists, or Gospel writers, are Matthew, Mark, high school to obtain registration materials. Luke, and John. For more information please email: [email protected].
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RELIGIOUS ED PARISH SCHOOL NEWS NEWS Mrs. Nancy Caputo Mrs. Patricia Dolansky Director Principal
We had a terrific start of our new school year! It was READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP? ! great welcoming back returning families as well as new families who have recently moved into our parish By Mrs. Mary McElroy community. Important reminder: we do have classes next Sunday, Well, our children are! Fall picture day is Monday, October 12 but do not have classes on Sunday, October October 5, 2014. The school photographer will be 19. here all day to take the official school photos. Students Families of children receiving the Sacraments of Rec- are to wear full dress uniform – even if it is a gym day – onciliation and First Eucharist will begin receiving infor- phys. ed. will be adjusted accordingly. Now is the time mation via email the beginning of November; please be sure we have the most up to date email address for to make sure that we can check off: picture day you! This year for the first time, we will offer a Satur- haircuts; hair accessories; pressed collars; matching day morning First Eucharist Mass and all the Masses knee socks; polished shoes; you get the idea. New this will take place over one weekend. year are uniforms for Kindergarteners, which were a Religious Education is an ongoing formation from suggestion of parents (very smart because it makes Grade 1 (Kindergarten is optional) through Grade 8; picking out clothes so much easier). Both individual with the Sacrament of Confirmation taking place in the and class photos will be taken. These are the photos Fall of 9th Grade. If your child has not received you’ll put on the mantle or the sofa table, slip into your continuous religious education since receiving the wallet, keep at your desk, give to Grandma and Sacrament of Holy Communion, please call the religious education office. Grandpa. Snapshots in time, these pictures are our If your child receives special accommodations in public children’s “throw back Thursday” or #tbt photos of school please let me know. tomorrow. For now, we’ll deal with the hassle of getting them taken and marvel at how they are in this moment. We’ll think about how fast time is passing, $$$ 400 CLUB $$$ and use the pictures as little reminders, each time we catch ourselves looking at them, that life keeps moving
Congratulations to our and it is up to us to savor our children’s school year. Picture day comes round faster and faster each year SEPTEMBER 400 CLUB until suddenly there are none and we find ourselves WINNERS relying on Instagram for a snapshot into their lives. Expect an automated call from Saint James School this # 3 Richard & Maria Boscia Thursday, October 9th around 7pm. The emergency phone system is being tested. If you don’t receive a NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING call, please contact the office.
Are you interested in becoming an Altar Server? AUTUMN SOLACE A MUSICAL MEDITATION Deacon Dan is beginning training for new altar servers
Wednesdays, October 8th, 15th and 22nd Fr. Jim Worth ~ Vocals
All training sessions will be held in the church from Mr. Frederick Golz ~ Piano 2:30pm to approximately 4:30pm. Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00PM To be an altar server you need to be in Third grade or Saint Joseph Church higher, to have made your First Holy Communion, and 767 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ to have your parents/guardians approval. Join us for this Musical Mediation; come soothe your If you have any questions or need any further soul with songs from the heart for this hour long information, please contact Deacon Dan O'Neill email: presentation of spiritual refreshment. [email protected] We hope you are able to join us and invite a friend or two!
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SACRAMENT PARISH STAFF INFORMATION INFORMATION Fr. John Gabriel Fr. John Gabriel Coordinator Coordinator
BAPTISM PASTOR Communal Baptisms are held on the last Sunday of each Father John Gabriel 973-376-3044 ext 356 [email protected] month at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below. Please contact the Parish Office for PAROCHIAL VICAR scheduling information. Father Silvano Kim 973-376-3044 ext 357 [email protected] RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at WEEKEND ASSISTANTS 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment. Father John D. Dennehy Father Ray Cho EUCHARIST
Communion can be brought to the sick and PERMANENT DEACONS homebound either at home or in a facility. Please Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. Deacon Dan O’Neill
CONFIRMATION PARISH SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER Adult Confirmation for those already Baptized and Mrs. Jackie Canavan 973-376-3044 ext 111 wish to complete their sacraments are encouraged to [email protected] contact the Parish Office. Ms. Rita Maggio 973-376-3044 ext 124 [email protected] MARRIAGE Couples interested in marriage are asked to call the SCHOOL OFFICE Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228 so that arrangements can be made.
VOCATIONS PRINCIPAL Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Mrs. Patricia Dolansky, B.S., M.L.S., M.A. [email protected] Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT vocations. Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio [email protected] SACRAMENT OF THE SICK This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE visits to area hospitals and nursing homes. Please Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079
contact the Parish Office. DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THE RCIA PROCESS Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-Autism Cert.
[email protected] The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been Mrs. Maggie Keffer baptized enter into full communion with the faith. [email protected] Contact the Parish Office for details. MUSIC MINISTRY Ms. Janet Natale 973-376-3044 ext 127 BAPTISM INFORMATION [email protected] The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mr. Daniel R. Palko, Organist Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. YOUTH MINISTRY Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that Mrs. Kim Mailley [email protected] everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please PARISH TRUSTEES call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044. Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug
CATECHESIS CEREMONY PARISH COUNCIL Nov. 9 Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Dec. 28 [email protected] PAGE 10 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN 638 :: OCTOBER 5, 2014