ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 113 CHIEGO PLACE ROSELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY 07204 To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will, THIS CHURCH OPENS WIDE ITS DOOR IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS! First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2021 SERVED BY: EUCHARIST: Very Rev. Father James F. Spera, V.F., Pastor Saturday Evenings: 5:30 pm Dean, Union County North Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon Rev. Father Carmine Rizzi, Priest-in-Residence Rev. Deacon David J. Farrell, Deacon and Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am Director of Religious Education Holy Days of Obligation: John Ballantyne, Trustee 8:00 am and 7:30 pm Elizabeth Santora, Trustee Novenas: Donna Schmatz, Organist and Music Coordinator St. Jude after the Saturday 8:00 am Mass Virginia Jediny, Parish Secretary St. Anthony, prayers with Benediction of the Karen Colucci, Religious Education Coordinator Blessed Sacrament, Tuesday, 7:30 pm, September thru June New members of the Parish are welcome and invited to Confession: REGISTER by calling the Rectory Office. Please notify the Office when moving away from the Parish. Sponsor Saturday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm certificates for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation Weekdays (Monday-Saturday) at 7:30 am before the will be signed and sealed for Registered parishioners only. You 8:00 am Mass, or anytime by appointment must be registered for 6 months prior to your request. PARISH OFFICE EMAIL Assumption School of Religion Office (908) 245-1107 [email protected] (908) 245-6572 FAX WEB PAGE EMAIL (908) 245-2789 www.assumptionrp.com [email protected] Page 2 Church of the Assumption SATURDAY, February 20: World Day of Social Justice 8:00 AM Frank and Frances Alfano (From: Robyn Sisto) 5:30 PM For the Parishioners SUNDAY, February 21: First Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Barbara Williams (From: George Dagostino) 10:30 AM Antonio Auletta (From: Lena and Joseph Iannetta) 12:00 Noon Elaine McTague (From: Annette and Martin Venturo) MONDAY, February 22: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday 8:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of Moraes and Fernandes Families EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (From: Iona Moraes) LECTORS TUESDAY, February 23: St. Polycarp, bishop and ALTAR SERVERS Martyr THE MINISTRIES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL 8:00 AM Leonard F. Zennario FURTHER NOTICE (From: Pat and Eileen Hickey) 7:30 PM Saint Anthony and Saint Kolbe Novena PRAYER FOR A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION WEDNESDAY, February 24 My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the 8:00 AM Cathy Farley most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all (From: Joanne and Ernie Kusterer) things and I desire to receive You into my soul. THURSDAY, February 25 Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, 8:00 AM Linda Osterman come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace (From: Linda and David Farrell) You as if You were already there, and unite my- self wholly to You. Never permit me to be sepa- FRIDAY, February 26: Purim 8:00 AM John Antonucci rated from You. Amen. ( Love, Mom) 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross Prayer List: (In alphabetical order) To have someone placed on or removed from the sick list please call the SATURDAY, February 27 Rectory. We invite you to clip out this section each Sunday. 8:00 AM Alfred Faella Perhaps you could put it near a prayer book, in your Bible, or in (From: Family) your pocket or purse. It is a good thing when we pray with and for one another. Thank you and God bless you! 5:30 PM Mike Casa (From: Tommy, Debbie & Philip Italiano) Altagracia Alvarez, Kathy Barz, John Black, Fred Boyne, Florence Carosella, Christine Conrad, James Desiderio, SUNDAY, February 28: Second Sunday of Lent Naomi Desiderio, Ronald Fellner, Nicholas Fusco, Bonnie 8:00 AM Julia and Arthur Kaulfers Greer, Joseph Gregory, Cynthia and Thomas Ingman, (From: Emily and Jack Kaulfers) A.M.J., Elizabeth Knych, Zchantell McDonald, Eleanor 10:30 AM For the Parishioners Morehouse, Tanina Naccarato, Carol Fellner Nasta, 12:00 Noon Armand Cistaro Jeanette Noto, Louis Noto, Monica Quigley O’Brien, Lily (From: Wife, Jean) Rita Procopio, Roseann Santanna, Frank Sillito, Nancy Sillito, Ann Sisalli, Anthony Spadora, Antonio Spano, Gabrielle Spano, Lynn Tumblety, Joanne Vallone, D.L.W., Tony Wargacki BELIEVE AND PRAY Page 3 Church of the Assumption As recommended by the Order of the Liturgy, we will pray the "Apostles Creed" in place of the Nicene Creed during the Lenten and Easter season. The Stations of the Cross are a popular and familiar Catholic devotion which commemorates the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each of the fourteen Lenten Devotions 2021 stations represents an event which occurred during Jesus' Passion and death at Calvary on Good Friday. Stations of the Cross: every Friday, 7:30 pm The devotion originated in the late 4th century when pilgrims flocked to the Holy Land from all parts of the Lenten Lamentations: every Wednesday after world to visit the land of Jesus. Heading the list of places 8 am Mass they visited was the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which (beginning February 24, 2021) had been built by the Emperor Constantine in 335 AD atop Calvary and the tomb of Jesus. Over the years, the Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgive- route of pilgrim processions -- beginning at the ruins of ness, or else forgiving another. -Jean P. F. Richter the Fortress Antonia and ending at the church of the Holy Sepulcher -- was accepted as the way that Jesus went to "The bread which you do not use is the bread of the his death. It was known as the "Via Dolorosa," the "Sorrowful Way;" Today, it winds through the crowded hungry. areas of Jerusalem's Old City, and pilgrims still travel it The garment hanging in your wardrobe is the garment of in prayer. him who is naked. During the time of the crusades (1095-1270), it became popular for pilgrims in the Holy Land to walk in The shoes that you do not wear are the shoes of one who is the footsteps of Jesus to Calvary. After the Islamic barefoot. The money you keep locked away is the money of invasion and capture of the Holy Land, pilgrimages were the poor. The acts of charity you do not perform are so too dangerous. As a result, the Stations of the Cross many injustices you commit." became a popular “substitute pilgrimage” in Churches throughout Europe. Promotion of the devotion to the St Basil the Great 4th century A.D. Stations began in earnest with the Franciscans, who were given custody of the Holy Places in the Holy Land in the FEAST 2021 1300s. Those who risked the dangers of travel to the Holy Land brought to their homes the memory of this In the meeting of the Finance Council, it was decided devotion and replicated their memory in countless that it will not be possible to hold the Feast in June 2021, Churches throughout Europe. due to the ongoing limitations caused by the corona vi- The Stations represent critical events from Scripture rus. It is our hope to have some form of the Feast and or tradition of Jesus' journey to Calvary. The devotion the annual raffle. There will be a meeting on Monday, may be conducted personally by the faithful, making February 22, at 7:00 P.M., in lower Chiego to find a their way from one station to another and saying the creative way to commemorate the Feast of St. An- prayers, or by having an officiating celebrant move from thony. I am hopeful that with the Chairpersons of the cross to cross while the faithful make the responses. The various Committees, and other interested persons, that stations themselves must consist of, at the very least, we will be able to prepare a worthy celebration that will fourteen wooden crosses, pictures alone do not suffice. keep the momentum and raise the funds necessary to The pictures enhance devotion and allow those unable to keep the parish financially secure. read to understand the journey. The Stations of the Cross remains to this day a popular devotion, particularly during the Lenten Season. Prayer of St. Ephrem for Lent Here at the Church of the Assumption we pray the -O Lord and Master of my life, spare me from the spirit of apa- “Stations” every Friday during Lent at 7:30 P.M. thy and meddling, of idle chatter and love of power. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to pray together. If you have never had the opportunity to make -Instead, grant to me Your servant, the spirit of integrity and this “local pilgrimage of faith”; come join us and walk humility, of patience and love. with us and Jesus along the “sorrowful way” toward Easter. -Yes, O Lord and God, grant me the grace to be aware of my sins and not to judge others, for You are blessed, now and ever Fr. Jim and forever. Amen. Page 4 Church of the Assumption SPECIAL DONATIONS MARY’S GROTTO Please take Note: In observance of Lent, there will be no Just to let you know, we will be closed in February. flower donations accepted from Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, until Sunday, March 28, 2021. Flowers are permitted If you need anything from the store, please call the on Sunday, March 14, (Laetare Sunday) and Palm Sunday.