120 kosciusko avenue, south plainfield, new jersey 07080
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OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA
ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
120 Kosciusko Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 August 9, 2015 The 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Peter H. Tran, Administrator
Rev. J. Maciej Melaniuk, Senior Priest
Deacon Richard A. Kenton – Parish Catechetical Leader
Sharon Strack – Organist & Choir Director
Sharon Strack – Parish Secretary
Theresa Bielinski & Joseph Archutowski – Parish Trustees
Parish Telephones
Parish Office: 908-756-1333
Parish Fax: 908-756-8557
Church: 908-757-2497
Parish Hall: 908-753-4077
Rev. Peter H. Tran: 732-372-3839 (Emergency)
Rev. Maciej Melaniuk: 732-822-3200
Deacon Richard A. Kenton: 732-752-5551
Organist: 732-752-4979
Parish Council President: 908-444-8994
Rosary Altar Society President: 908-561-2215
Social Concerns Committee Chairman: 908-294-1092
Parish Office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: olcsouthplainfield.weconnect.com
Mass Schedule
Daily: Monday-Saturday 8:00a.m.
Friday 8:00p.m. (Vietnamese)
Weekend: Saturday 4:30p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday 8:00a.m. 11:00a.m.
12:30p.m. (Vietnamese)
Baptisms By prior arrangement with the priest. Baptism classes are
held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Confessions Saturday at 3:50p.m. (or anytime upon request)
Marriage Contact the parish office one year ahead.
Pastoral Visits to the Sick Please contact the parish office if anyone from your family
would like to receive Holy Communion on the First Friday
of each month or on other occasions
Parish Mission Statement
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church is a Catholic multi-cultural, multi-ethnic parish dedicated to Our Lady
of Czestochowa and La Vang. We are a living and loving community of believers seeking a deep and
abiding faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. We depend on His love to guide and nourish us in our
quest for holiness. Gathered around the Word of God and His holy sacraments, we are called to be
witnesses of Him by our service to our people, our families, our neighborhoods and our world. We strive to
provide a warm welcoming home for all the People of God.
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA R. C. CHURCH, THE LITTLE CHURCH IN SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
WEEK OF THE 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Monday, August 10
Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr
8:00am +Bernardo V. Lutaos, Jr. req. by Encarlita V. Lutaos
Tuesday, August 11
Saint Clare, Virgin
8:00am Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and Mass
+Randy Burgos req. by Loreli Burgos & Her Family
Wednesday, August 12
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious
8:00am +Charles L. Decker, Sr. req. by Margaret Mosley
Thursday, August 13
Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs
8:00am Ivy for God’s Blessings and Good Health on Her
Birthday req. by Her Mom
Friday, August 14
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr
8:00am +Yvonne Sacci, 3rd Anniversary req. by Her Family
8:00pm +Cardinal Francis Nguyen Van Thuan
Saturday, August 15
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
8:00am +SPC Ryan T. Rhoads req. by The OLC Altar
Rosary Society
THE 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Vigil Mass, August 15
4:30pm +Theresa Kaschak req. by Debbie Capparelli
Sunday, August 16
8:00am Pro Populo
11:00am +Ruel Abuel req. by The Burgos & Abuel Family
Eucharistic Ministers
SAT. Aug. 15 4:30pm Body Deacon Richard A. Kenton
Blood Deb Vokral & Dawn Tomei
SUN. Aug. 16 8:00am Body Deacon Richard A. Kenton
Blood Rose Marie Pelton & Tom Pisack
SUN. Aug. 16 11:00am Body Deacon Richard A. Kenton
Blood Encarlita Lutaos & Shannon White
Lectors
SAT. Aug. 15 4:30pm – Mary Lewandowski
SUN. Aug. 16 8:00am – John Bush
SUN. Aug. 16 11:00am – Takara Kaczowski
Let Us Pray for the Sick
We implore the divine Physician to send His healing power
upon all the sick of our parish, for those at home, in
hospitals or in nursing homes, but especially let us pray for
Eugene Kataryniak
Heavenly Father, we pray for healing of body, mind and
spirit, and the courage to trust in Your Divine mercy and
love. We give you thanks, as always, through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Please contact the Parish Office if anyone from your family
would like to receive Holy Communion either on the First
Friday of each month or on other occasions
(908.756.1333).
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Our First Reading Today 1Kings 19:4-8
† What is “Elijah’s desert” in my own life?
† For what journey is God giving you nourishment?
† How does my partaking of the bread of life strengthen me for my
life’s journey?
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Assumption is a principal feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary – one of the most important feasts of the Church year. For hundreds of years, Catholics observed the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th – celebrating Mary’s being taken bodily to Heaven after her death – but it was not until 1950 that the Church proclaimed this teaching a dogma of the Church (one of the essential beliefs of the Catholic faith).
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS! In order to meet the needs of our parishioners, we now have special altar bread, a.k.a. Communion Hosts, for those who have a medical condition which requires low gluten/gluten free products. If this is applicable to you, and you wish to receive Holy Communion, please see Deacon Richard before Mass so a host can be consecrated for you.
Taking a Vacation???
Have a delightful time, but don’t forget about
attending Mass. Visit www.masstimes.org
to find a church and Mass times in your vacation area.
THE 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
TO REGISTER: Please complete the CENSUS UPDATE/REGISTRATION FORM that can be found in the magazine rack in the vestibule of the church or pick one up at the parish office. You can drop the completed CENSUS UPDATE/REGISTRATION FORM in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. NEED A CERTIFICATE TO BE A SPONSOR/GODPARENT???? We will be happy to provide a certificate if you are a registered parishioner (registered means active, that you belong – you have your own unique envelope number, you are taking part in the parish life). If you are not receiving envelopes with your name on them – you are not a registered parishioner. Exceptions are the elderly sick, or those in nursing homes.
EVERYONE OVER THE AGE OF 18 IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER SEPARATELY PER CANON LAW.
You must be an active parishioner for at least 6 MONTHS before you can qualify for any certificate, Baptism, Marriage, Sponsorship, etc.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING IN THIS MATTER!
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are held on Sunday by previous arrangement with the priest. Registered parishioners may begin arrangements by calling the Parish Office during normal business hours for information.
Baptism preparation classes are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. Parents and godparents must attend this class. Pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office to register. (A date is set for the Baptism during the preparation class.)
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made with the Pastor at least one year in advance and at least one member of the couple must be a registered parishioner for six months. All couples planning marriage must attend a Marriage Preparation Program.
Collection Report
August 1/2
The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
(Regular Offering) (Upkeep of Parish Buildings &
Grounds, Parish Utility Bills))
4:30pm $1,422.00 $226.00
8:00am $ 981.00 $217.00
11:00am $ 812.00 $247.50
12:30pm $1,168.00 $727.00
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THANK YOU for your kindness, fidelity and generosity to Our Lady
of Czestochowa Parish, especially during these difficult financial
times. We are grateful to each and every person who helps ease the
burden of caring for this parish, as well as our Diocesan Assessments
and special collections. And, we thank you for your care and concern
for your parish family. We pray that God will bless all of you for the
gifts that you share with us.
If you are going to be away, don’t forget about your parish. You can
mail in your weekly envelopes or drop them in the collection basket
before leaving or when you return. Our address is:
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church
120 Kosciusko Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Please remember – Bequests to YOUR Parish are tax deductible.
Stewardship of Time
You cannot buy it, sell it or stop it. What will YOU do with this personal gift from God which is unique to you? Stop and think of God first in everything you do. Do not just SPEND TIME...INVEST YOUR TIME:
Pray
Give a warm greeting to everyone you meet.
Visit someone who is sick or lonely.
Play a game with your children.
Help in a community project.
Volunteer at church.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Catholic, but didn’t know where to start?
RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the
right program for....
*Those never Baptized who want to join the Catholic Church
*Those from other Christian Faith Traditions who desire to
become Catholic
*Baptized Catholics who seek First Eucharist and Confirmation
*Baptized Catholics who seek only Confirmation
*Those who want more information about the Catholic Faith
Our Lady of Czestochowa provides such a program for anyone
who is no longer in grammar school. If you would like to be a
part of this program, please call Fr. Peter at 908.756.1333.
SEPTEMBER MASS
BOOK OPENINGS
During September, we have Mass intention openings at 8AM on Sept. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19, 24, 28, and 29 We would like to remind you that in addition to having a Mass offered for someone who has passed away, you should consider requesting a Mass for a wedding anniversary, a birthday, in thanksgiving for blessings received, for good health, or other special occasions!
AUGUST 9, 2015
Around the Diocese..
ST. MARY BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH SLAVIC DINNER—St.
Mary Byzantine Catholic Church 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, will hold its
next Slavic Dinner on Wed. Aug. 12, 4-7pm, in the Parish Ctr. Cost is $13/
adults (9 & up) & $5/children (8 & under) & incl. all you can eat of pierogi,
stuffed cabbage, kielbasa & sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert &
beverage. Orders to go also available. For more info, call St. Mary’s at 908–
725-0615.
DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE STATUE OF THE BLESSED MOTHER at Holy Cross Cemetery - 840 Cranbury South River Rd.,
Jamesburg, NJ 08831, on Sat. Aug. 15 at 10am. Rev. Msgr. William Benwell, V.G. presiding. Refreshments will be served. Kindly respond by August 10, 2015 to 732-463-1424 or [email protected].
HEALING MASS A special Mass with the opportunity to receive the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, sponsored by the Office for Persons with Disabilities, will take place on Sat., Sept. 12, at 11 am at St. Helena's Church in Edison. Refreshments following the Mass. All are welcome, especially people with disabilities and their caregivers. RSVP by Friday, S e p t e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 5 a t 7 3 2 - 7 6 5 - 6 4 3 2 o r e m a i l
D.E.P.T.H.S. – (DIOCESAN CERTIFICATION OF ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION PASTORAL SKILLS, THEOLOGY, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUALITY) on Sat. Sept. 12, Morning (9:30
am until Noon) –Introduction to Scripture presented by Jodie D’Angiolillo, Director, Office of Evangelization. Afternoon (12:30 – 3:00 pm) – Lay Ministry & Leadership presented by Jennifer Hinton, Director, Lay Ministry & Leadership Office. Pre-registration required. Mary Ann Giannone
[email protected]. Lunch is on your own. No fee for this program.
CLASSIC/CUSTOM CRUISE NIGHT on Sat. Sept. 12th at our Our Lady of
Peace Parish Center, Amboy Ave. in Fords, from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Admission is free and there will be great food, a live Disc Jockey, vendors and some beautiful classic and vintage automobiles PREPARE TO LEAD is a Catholic Bible Study Training Course sponsored
by the Office of Evangelization. The course offers a basic introduction to the Sacred Scriptures for people who desire to understand the Bible better and/or may wish to facilitate Bible Studies. The classes lay a foundation in the Catholic approach to reading and interpreting the Word of God. Anybody who is interested in growing in their knowledge and love of the Scriptures is invited to participate. The course will be offered at St. Mary-Stony Hill, Watchung. Classes begin in Sept. 19 and run through May. Reg. is required. For more information, please contact the Office of Evangelization at 732-562-1990 x1634 or at [email protected] info. can be found at: www.diometuchen.org/evangelization.
THE SISTERS OF MERCY 21st ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC will take
place on Mon. Sept. 21st at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, New Jersey. "Fore" all the details on this fun-filled event, which benefits our retired Sisters, please call Linda Cavallo at 908-756-0994 ext. 4006 or email [email protected].
Happiness is not determined by what’s happening around you, but rather what’s happening inside you. Most people depend on others to gain happiness, but the truth is, it always comes from within.
OLC CALENDAR
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CCD CLASSES WILL RESUME THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16
Sept. 7 Labor Day Parish Office Closed Sept. 13 Altar Rosary Society Meeting (after the 8am Mass in the Parish Hall)
THINKING ABOUT SEPARATION OR DIVORCE? YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is sponsored by the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen, to help couples through difficult times in their marriages. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in not only saving hurting marriages, but also in bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or even divorced.
For confidential information about the September program beginning with a weekend on Sept 18-20 call the Family Life Office 732-562-1990 x 1705 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
To register call Tom & Pat McTague (evenings) 732-583-4468 or (days) Rich & Annette Colasuonno 732-236-0671.
FIRE UPON THE EARTH: A ‘NEW EVANGELIZATION’ COURSE
Beginning in September the Diocese of Metuchen will be offering a nine month
course to form people for the mission of evangelization. The classes will take
place monthly on a Sat. at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Ctr. in Pisc. from
9:00am-noon The course will provide a basic introduction to evangelization from
the Catholic perspective and will work to both inform the participants about
evangelization and transform them into evangelizers as they are introduced to
methods and practical tools that they can use to implement it. The course will
begin in Sept. 26 and run through May. Reg. is required. For more info.
please contact the Office of Evangelization at 732-562-1990 x1634 or at
[email protected]. For additional info go to:: www.diometuchen.org/
evangelization.
SAINT JOHN’S FALL GOLF CLASSIC on Sun, Oct. 4, 8am, at Rutgers
Golf Course, Pisc. The 2015 Honoree is Clem Santy. Sponsors & golfers are needed. For further info. call John Nicholson at 732-563-1473.
GIRL SCOUT GATHERING on Sat. Oct. 10 . Theme- “Celebrating the
World Meeting of Families “, at St. John Neumann Pastoral Center 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ. More Information to follow.
Strengthening the
Household of Faith Jesus asks us to demonstrate our
love for Him through our generosity to others. In our everyday lives, He
calls us to share our gifts of time, talent and financial resources with
others. “While we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people - but
especially to those of the household of the faith.” (Galatians 6:10) A
bequest gift in any amount given through your estate will strengthen our
household of faith. For more information call the diocesan Stewardship
& Development office at 732-562-2433,