234 SǟǥǤǘǕ BǕǦ CǤǘǑ, NǕ JǕǢǣǕǩ 07928 (973) 635-0070 • F (973) 635-5518 www.corpuschristi.org _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rev. Lemmuel Camacho, S.T.L., Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Pastor, Ph.D., V.G. ext.6, [email protected] ext. 5, [email protected] Sr. Margaret Dincher, SCC, Pastoral Associate, Spirituality Blog: jmahoney.typepad.com ext.714, [email protected] Chris Medeiros, Administrative Assistant Brian Duemling, Middle School Religious Education ext.711, [email protected] ext.740, [email protected] Elizabeth Nowik, Handbell and Children’s Choirs Fran Guy, Business Office, ext.713, [email protected] ext.716, l [email protected] Kay Hetherington, Pastoral Associate, Catechetical Ministry Mary Anne (Psomi) Psomas–Jackloski, Pastoral Associate, Youth ext.715, [email protected] Ministry and Formation, ext.718, [email protected] Terri Janosik, Administrative Assistant Linda Wass, Pastoral Associate, Marriage and Family Ministry ext.710, [email protected] ext.720, [email protected] Robert Long, Minister of Music, ext.716, [email protected] Maintenance Staff, ext.721, [email protected] December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent Father Kevin Murphy 1953—2017 Kevin was with us for almost 20 years on weekends until he had to retire due to illness. His preaching was without peer. No words were never wasted. He was the consummate professional, always prepared, always respectful, quietly intelligent, filled with good humor and totally unique. In addition, a very close friend. He brought us closer to God. May God be good to him. Masses for the holyday on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. Second Collection for Support of the Retired Religious—Next weekend Page 1 - 603 Corpus Christi 603_bulletin-December-3-2017-CHRIS-PC-CHRIS-PC.pdf 1 11/29/2017 2:37:15 PM Bagels with Santa Visit with Santa —–- bring your camera! Enjoy bagels, coffee, tea, and juice Take home seasonal family activities and prayers Children choose a surprise from Santa’s box December 10, 2017 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. in Corpus Christi Gym Page 2 - 603 Corpus Christi 603_bulletin-December-3-2017-CHRIS-PC-CHRIS-PC.pdf 2 11/29/2017 2:37:22 PM LITURGIES FOR December 3, 2017 The Week First Sunday Of Advent Saturday, December 2 5:00 p.m. June Davey Sunday, December 3 7:30 a.m. Stella Morin Calendar of Events 9:00 a.m. Steve Jayne Today 11:00 a.m. Kimberly Wilson Christmas in a Box Collection 12:15 p.m. Eileen Harrington Religious Ed PreK—8 Monday, December 4 Children’s Liturgy of the Word 7:30 a.m. Thomas Carroll 10:30 a.m. Extreme Faith Tuesday, December 5 5:00 p.m. Religious Ed Grade 6 & 8 6:00 p.m. 7th Grade Retreat 7:30 a.m. Anthony Spinella; Pat Whelan; Stan Feeley Wednesday, December 6 7:00 p.m. Religious Ed Grades 6 & 8 Monday, December 4 7:30 a.m. Jaime Pinaire Thursday, December 7 9:00 a.m. Advent Brunch 4:00 p.m. Religious Ed Grades 1—5 7:30 a.m. Charles Gargano; Grace Maragni; Pat Whelan 7:00 p.m. Corpus Christi Bell Choir Friday, December 8 7:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:30 a.m. Maureen Alexander Tuesday, December 5 8:30 a.m. Concetta Cosenza 9:00 a.m. Centering Prayer 7:30 p.m. Michael Passalaqua 10:00 a.m. New Day Bereavement Saturday, December 9 3:30 p.m. Joyful Noise 5:00 p.m. Charles Hutchinson 4:15 p.m. Junior Bell Choir Sunday, December 10 5:00 p.m. Orchestra 7:30 a.m. Nicolina Errico 6:00 p.m. Extreme Faith 7:30 p.m. Fr. Alphonse St. Peter’s By the Sea Concert 9:00 a.m. Donald Matrale, Jr. 8:00 p.m. Confirmation Team 1 11:00 a.m. William Driscoll Wednesday, December 6 12:15 p.m. Marie McCoshen 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Praying the Rosary 3:30 p.m. Pageant Rehearsal In Remembrance Thursday, December 7 3:30 p.m. Pageant Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Angel Chimes For the week of December 3, Sanctuary Lights burn for a 4:30 p.m. Cherubs Special Intention. Bread and Wine is offered in memory of 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Maureen Alexander Blessed Sacrament Chapel flowers are 8:00 p.m. Confirmation Team 2 in memory of Maureen Alexander. Friday, December 8 4:00 p.m. Extreme Faith at Morristown Hospital Flower Memorials Saturday, December 9 Remember a loved one or offer a Special Intention by 11:00 a.m. Christmas Pageant having a flower arrangement placed in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The cost will be $50 or more plus a $10 offering. The Parish Office will coordinate the request with Last Sunday’s Collection our florist, Carl Lemanski. Checks $16,522.50 Loose $ 4,345.00 Total $20,867.50 Presider’s Schedule Thank You for responding with generosity to our financial December 2/3 needs. To give is an act of faith. We promise to be wise stewards with the funds that you entrust to us. 5:00 p.m. Fr. Mahoney 9:00 a.m. Fr. Mahoney 7:30 a.m. Fr. Mahoney 11:00 a.m. Fr. Lem 12:15 p.m. Fr. Lem Online Giving is available for one-time and recurring donations conveniently and securely from our parish website at Presider’s Schedule www.corpuschristi.org. You can make your secure donation via electronic check or debit/credit card by clicking on ONLINE December 9/10 GIVING at the top of the home page. You will need your family 5:00 p.m. Fr. Lem 9:00 a.m. Fr. Lem ID/envelope number to complete the registration. If you don’t 7:30 a.m. Fr. Lem 11:00 a.m. Fr. Mahoney know your family ID/envelope number, please call the Parish 12:15 p.m. Fr. Mahoney Office. Page 3 - 603 Corpus Christi 603_bulletin-December-3-2017-CHRIS-PC-CHRIS-PC.pdf 3 11/29/2017 2:37:23 PM Welcome! New parishioners are asked to register for the parish by going Spirituality—Faith Development to our website at www.corpuschristi.org. Click on the Parish Registration tab at the top of the home page next to Online Giving. For more info, please call the Parish Office. Contact: Sister Margaret Dincher SCC 973-635-0070 x 714 (phone) Please Pray for the Sick 973-635 -5518 (fax) Email: [email protected] Patty Westerzelt, Jack and LaVerne Washburne, Brian Deasy, Mon Cassius, Pam Koch, Trish Dowling, David Natale, DonaldPray de Castro, for Megan the O’Neil, sick Christopher Ciufo, Martin Dubel, James Mulvaney, Melina Hennigan, James Greendonner, Jeffrey Dowling, Donna Conforti, Carolyn Bible Studies Phalon, Wayne Parisi, Debby Conti, James J. Price, Pat Pierson, Florence and John Hefele, Hank Campbell, Amy Fitzgerald, Mary McHale, Father John O’Brien, Frances Paul’s Letter to the Romans Primack, Dorothy M. Torick, Howard Daly, Katherine Come join others to explore Brown, Conor Jennings, Barbara Layman, Peter Pietrucha, what God has to tell us in Craig Wisdo, John Petite, Raymond O’Connell, Joseph Saint Paul’s Letter to the Doria, John Fleming, Donna Kugelman, Jeffrey Hodgeson, Romans. The letter explores Kiran Kenney, Helen Dwyer, Margaret Pittaluga, Tina Errico, the topics such as faith Nick McGann, John (Jack) Kaplan, Marie Orgo, Fr. Tony and its transformative power Duffy, Lucy Ryan, Joann Uibelhoer, Beth Abella, Hazel in the lives of believers in Townsend, Nicholas DeNunzio, Nicholas Ciufo, Peter Elder, the early church and in the Lori Abrams, Brandon Glynnyoung, David Carey, Marylou present. Perrini, Alan Fischer, Sarah Addison, Carol Murphy, Michelle Johnson, Adam Goodkind, Loree Goodkind, Likeu Lee, Susan Kosinski, Camille Moran, Michael Turinchak, Meetings are held 7:30 pm in Dorothy Norton, Sr. Barbara Takacs, Diane Allen, Al Carrier, the Upper Room on the Nora and Callum Lemanski, Lucas Reiling, Dominic Ursino, second floor. The meetings are facilitated by Lee Finch. Andrew Jenkins, Debbie Dwyer, Bridget Noe, John The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 4th. Cunningham, Mary Beth Driscoll, Denise Phalon Cascio, Abigail Brady, Frances Smith, Claudia Fernandez, Tom Warren, Marty Erickson, Mary Beth Bonkowski, Carey Paul, ”Apostle to the Nations” Jenkins, Aurora Tremaroli, Aubrey Baumbach, Christopher The Wednesday morning Bible Study Green Cunningham, John VanDam, Ethel Gasda, Patrick focus is on Paul, Apostle to the Ford, David Kelly, Patrick Murphy, Jr., Helen Huk, Cathy Nations. The sessions combine Caputo, Rui Boos, Joseph Todisco, Marie Skurka, Arianna contemplation of the Word of God in Khelil, Sister Theresina Flannery, RSM, Dorothy Craig, biblical study and practical application Stephanie Quiroga, Sal Guidone, Judy Broyhill, Tony Rios, for living as a follower of Christ today. Lois McGuire, Gina Pagnotta, Helen Huddleston, Mary Ann These sessions are a time to explore, Allen, Mary Ellen Wagner, Ed Lord, Gina Pelillo, Thomas listen, and grow as God speaks in the Singer, Gregory Malzberg, Kristine Ryan, Luis Gallardo, Maria Caicedo, Susan McGeough, Marianne Conod, Mary Word through St. Paul. McNiff, Joseph Cirella, Jeannette Robey, Gloria Comerford, Donna Gocking, Marti Sullivan, Lauren Gardner, Helen The study is held in the Atrium Marie Kravitz, Edward Cameron, Vivian Riley, Marie Viteri, Conference Room from Steven Hensle, Bob Whelan, William Cody, John Keelin, 9 am to 10 am. The next meeting Eileen Ryan, Richard Delaney, Mary Lou Carrier, Bill Kolb, will be on December 6th. Lydia Oldroyd, Mary Conforti, Charlie Roussel, Jay Conroy, Richard Pelillo, Christopher Crahan, Ryan Lowe, Dominick Centering Prayer Canavaro, Larry Califano, Frank Intagliato, Clifford McGuire, Don Stauber, Marie Meister, Marlenes Teixeira, John Crisp, Don Spagnuolo, Mary Incardona, Maddie “Enter God’s Presence” by giving Niebanch, Anthony Careccia, Martine Errico, Henry Von time to reflect upon God’s Word as See, Harvey James Jeffries, Julie Mercer, Michelle Benaim, we seek to become a person of prayer.