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SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH
45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560
Saint James is served by:
Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, M.A., Pastor
Rev. Jeong Gyeong Kim, Parochial Vicar
Rev. John D. Dennehy, Weekend Associate
Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon
www.saintjamestheapostle.org
Sunday Masses
Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM
7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM
Daily Mass Weekday: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM
Saturday: Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM
Evening Novena: Mondays at 6:30PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 11:00AM
Rectory Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am~4:00pm
(closed daily 12:00-1:00PM)
December 30, 2018
A Welcoming Catholic Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us!
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
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FROM THE PASTOR "GOD, OUR FATHER, YOU ARE THE GUARDIAN AND GUIDE OF OUR LIVES. YOUR WORD IS JOY, YOUR WILL IS LIFE, YOUR COMMANDS BRING PEACE. WATCH OVER AND GUIDE US AS YOU DID
YOUR SON'S EARTHLY FAMILY..." A Christmas Sourcebook, p. 84
Today is the FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY. Today reminds us of the gift of Jesus, Mary and Joseph to each other and the gift they are to us. The Holy Family offers us an example of respect for one another, the ability to listen to and respect each other. It is in this environment that Jesus grew, listening to and learning from both of his parents. These are values that are still a part of our families as well. Sometimes, we think that our families can't measure up to the Holy Family. The fact is that our family is the environment in which we learned the values that helped us grow as mature individuals. While our families are not perfect, we learned respect for ourselves and each other. We learned how to care for one another, and how to share what we have with others. Our families are holy because of the presence of Jesus in each member and in the family as a whole. No matter how large or how small our family might be, our family is the building block of society and a miniature example of the church. In his letter on the Feast of the Holy Family, Pope Paul VI described the Holy Family as a school of learning, and that he would have liked to have been present in their home. The same can be said of our family because it is in this experience that God becomes present through each member. While there are a variety of families, each one is unique and contributes to each member the same val-ues that were expressed in the Holy Family. There is no question that too many families are in crisis for one reason or another. But it is the family that offers each member, and all of us, a sense of security, safety and the opportunity to experience friendship and love among each member. The family is that unique experience which enriches the lives of each member, and offers the church the opportunity to discover the wonder of Emmanuel in each of us. This we then bring to our experience around the Lord's Table as we encounter him in the Proclamation of the Word and the Breaking of the Bread. Then we are sent forth to touch one another with the gift that Jesus is for us, especially our family. Today, we will bless all our families at the end of each Mass. HAPPY HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY!!! On behalf of our entire Parish Staff: FR. SILVANO, FR. JOHN, DEACON DAN, DEACON JERRY, NANCY CAPUTO, ANN MARIE GESUALDO, MATT WILSON, CAROLINE PONTERIO, OUR SUPPORT STAFF, AND MYSELF, I want to wish you and your family our best wishes for a HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR. May 2019 be a year of grace for you, your family and our parish!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! BUON ANO!! FELIZ ANO NUEVO!!!
~ FR. JOE
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES
December 15/16 $9,286.00
$7,426.00 Collection $1,860.00 Online
T o s i g n u p f o r O n l i n e G i v i n g g o t o : w w w . s a i n t j a m e s t h e a p o s t l e . o r g
W e Also Accept Online Credit Card Donations
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CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS THE CRECHE IN THE SANCTUARY
IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF Raffaele & Sabino Battaglia
r/b The Battaglia Family
THE WREATH IN THE SANCTUARY IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
The Fischer, Ragosa & Dondero Families r/b Francine R. Fischer
THE POINSETTIAS ADORNING THE ALTAR ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lisa Agrillo Margaret & Augie Ciasullo
Charles & Rose Agrillo r/b Antoinette Agrillo
Anthony LePore
r/b Wife & Children
Joe Villalon
r/b Wisnefski Family
THE WREATH PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IS DISPLAYED IN
LOVING MEMORY OF Marie Dolly Giordano
r/b Granddaughters, Danielle & Nicole DePrimio
THE WREATH PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF ST. JAMES IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Marie & Ettore Vecchione r/b Daughter, Jill
THE YELLOW ROSES AT THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ARE DISPLAYED IN
LOVING MEMORY OF Tony Graziano r/b The Family
THE FLOWERS AT THE BAPTISMAL FONT ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Gene & Louie Del Mauro r/b Their Loving Mother
THE FLOWERS PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF ST. JAMES ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
The Battaglia & Zara Families r/b The Battaglia Family
THE CHRISTMAS TREES IN THE SANCTUARY ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Michael Pierson Bongiovanni, Jr. r/b Deacon Jerry & Janice Bongiovanni
Tony Graziano r/b The Family
Jack & Irene Mahoney r/b The Family
Guido Ricci r/b Nina Ricci & Family
Bollmeyer & Genco Families r/b Nancy Caputo
Angelina Crucitti
r/b The Bentivegna & Lefkowitz Families
THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE GATHERING AREA IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
The Swajkowski & Felegi Families r/b Cynthia & Matthew Swajkowski
THE WREATHS ON THE OUTDOOR COLUMNS ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Joseph & Mary Barbone r/b The Family
Victor & Joann Kostin r/b Grandchildren
Kathryn Janowski r/b The Janowski Family
Viola Morano r/b MaryLou
Anna & Anton Roessner r/b Nettie & Bob Roessner
THE CHRISTMAS TREES BY THE OUTSIDE SHRINE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ARE
DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF Irene Kareivis & Catherine McCluskey
r/b Kathy & Joe Kareivis
THE WREATH OVER THE DOORS IN THE GATHERING AREA IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING
MEMORY OF Susan Lang
r/b Marilyn Stiglitz
THE WREATH OVER THE DOORS INSIDE THE CHURCH IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Louis Stiglitz r/b Marilyn Stiglitz
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director
Wishing all of our parish families a very healthy, happy and safe New Year! Upcoming Dates in January, 2019:
Saturday, January 12 from 10:00-12:00 ~ Reconciliation Retreat for parent(s) and child preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sunday, January 13 ~ Home Study Retreat beginning at the 10:30 Mass: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord!
Sunday and Tuesday Classes resume for grades K—7
The week of January 6, 2019
YOUTH GROUP NEWS Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo, Coordinator
See you all on January 6th for our Winter Wonderland Party!!
7-9pm in the gym!!
The Youth Group and I wish all a very safe and Happy New Year!!
CONFIRMATION CORNER Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo, Coordinator
8th GRADE CLASS NEWS Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo, Coordinator
Parent/Child Confirmation 2019
Information meeting Tuesday, January 8th at 7:00pm in the church
(snow date: Tuesday, January 15th)
Parent and child must attend
Classes Resume: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Hatcher Hall
7:00 ~ 8:30pm
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PARISH SCHOOL NEWS Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, Principal
Help Us Enter the New Year
God of all time, help us enter the New Year quietly, thoughtful of who we are to ourselves and to others,
mindful that our steps make an impact and our words carry power.
May we walk gently.
May we speak only after we have listened well.
Creator of all life, help us enter the New Year reverently,
aware that you have endowed every creature and plant, every person and habitat
with beauty and purpose.
May we regard the world with tenderness.
May we honor rather than destroy.
Lover of all souls, help us enter the New Year joyfully,
willing to laugh and dance and dream, remembering our many gifts with thanks
and looking forward to blessings yet to come.
May we welcome your lavish love.
In this new year, may the grace and peace of Christ bless us now and in the days ahead.
Vinita Hampton Wright; Offered by Douglas Ruschman
(Source: www.xavier.edu)
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE SAINT JAMES SCHOOL COMMUNITY!
PARISH NEWS
Keeping in Touch With One Another
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January 5th and 6th will be our fourth and final Ministry Fair for 2018/2019. If you need more time to discern which ministry is right for you, Ministry booklets are available to take home.
January 5th and 6th is also Coffee with the Council weekend. Please stop by and share your thoughts, questions and concerns about our parish.
PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Monday, December 31 ~ 7:00PM Tuesday, January 1 ~ 9:00 am ~ 10:30 am ~ 12:00 Noon
(NO 7:30AM Mass on Tuesday)
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Saint James the Apostle School HSA
is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair on
Sunday, January 27, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
in Hatcher Hall
Please come take a look at the wide selection of books and novelty items available and take some
home!!
All Are Welcome!!
The Helping the Hungry Ministry will be collecting non-perishable items to support the Morristown Community Soup Kitchen and Summit Helping Its People (SHIP) and other community food pantries. Collection bins will be in the Gathering Area. Some of the non-perishable items requested by these organizations include:
Cans of hearty soup/chili/stew Low sugar cereal Individual packets of nuts and trail mix Canned tuna or chicken Granola and cereal bars
Thank you for your continued generous support! For more information or questions please contact either: Claire Bernstein: [email protected] or Joanne Roethlin at: [email protected]
Collections of your homemade, individually wrapped (and labeled) sandwiches (plain, no condiments) and frozen meat loaves will take place in the Gathering Area of the Church before the 5:00PM Mass on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM to the beginning of the 12:00PM NOON Mass. Coolers are in the Gathering Area for your convenience. Please contact Nancy Caputo with any specific questions or if you are able to help with the collection or delivery.
973-376-2061 or [email protected]
Thank you for your continued generosity!
This month’s collection will be donated to the families from Family Promise of Union County.
FEEDING THE HUNGRY
COLLECTION JANUARY 12 /13, 2019
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COMMUNITY NEWS Keeping in Touch With One Another
“IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL” Join Father John D. Gabriel from St. Paul R.C. Church on a Lenten pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey
from March 26th until April 6th, 2019.
Our pilgrimage will take us to sites associated with the Apostle Paul, including: Thessaloniki, Philippi, Athens, and will include a five day cruise of the Greek Isles to include Patmos (the island where St John wrote the book of Revelation), Santorini, Mykonos, and Ephesus, Turkey (to visit the site of the Christian community known by St. Paul as well as the traditional House of the Blessed Virgin Mary where Our Lady lived with St. John after the Resurrection). Pilgrimage will include most meals, Mass every day, and much more. Please contact St. Paul Parish Office 201-327-0976 or Fr. John Gabriel at: [email protected] for more information and brochure.
HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE
Holy Spirit R.C, Church 984 Suburban Road Union, NJ
Come join us for a Holy Hour for Life, Praying before the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 7:30 ~ 8:30PM
Marriage, Divorce & Church Annulment: What Does the Church Really Teach? Thursday, January 10, 2019 ~ 7:00—9:00PM
All are welcome to this presentation followed by a Q & A Session. Maybe you have asked the questions, What is Marriage? Is annulment just a “catholic divorce”? Can divorced people receive the Eucharist? Or maybe you would just like information and support. Presented by Lauren Egan, BA,CADC Assoc. Dir. of Family Life Trained Pastoral Advocate
RSVP: https://conta.cc/2RWHBUM
Workshop on Divorce & Family Law Thursdday, January 17, 2019~ 7:00—9:00PM
Allan Scazafabo, Jr., a Catholic Matrimonial Law Attorney & Alyssa A. DeFuria, Family Law Attorney will present on the “nuts & bolts” of the divorce process. Resources will be given, including articles and handouts related to divorce & family law. The talk will end with an open Q & A Session.
RSVP: https://conta.cc/2RVmD8G
Location for both talks: Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament
Founder’s Hall 28 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
290 Broad St. Summit All programs are FREE
Registration is required 908-598-5509
Monday, January 7, (meets every other Monday) Caregiver Support Group for Spouses: led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and InfoCare Manager Kathy Larkin. The group will cover topics such as coping with caregiver emotions and managing stress, navigating care options, and defining our roles as caregivers.
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DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings
To have a loved one remembered, please call the Rectory Office
Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine ~ Flowers By the Tabernacle
Sanctuary Lamp
Gene Melleno ~ Alex & Annie Melleno
Bread And Wine
Gene Melleno ~ Wife, Robin
THE PRAYER CORNER
“To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”
A TIME TO HEAL
Glenn Albright, Anthony B., Paul Barbato,
Nathaniel Barbone, Concetta Bellott, Joe Brisick,
Maria Casalinuova, Rev. Matt Chadwick,
Helen Chelis, Lena Chromowski, Phyllis Colosimo,
Joe Cuthbert, Jr., Mary Cuthbert, James Curry,
Gerry Dehoynes, Marie Del Mauro, Donna & John,
Berta Franco, Martin Gignac, Monica Gomes,
Ana Harper, Steven Hensle, Joann Jennings,
Jake Kesler, Maryann Leach, Dina Ledogar,
Christina Leone, Stan Lesniewski, Angelica Lipski,
Chenoa Lipski, Richie Lipski, Marian Lordi,
Richard Lorenzo, Barbara Ludolph,
Angie Mazzarisi, John Montana,
Julie Mornhinweg, Michael Nargi,
Rafaelina Oliviero, Elizabeth Piedl,
Richard Quagliato, Cecilia Quintero, Karen Rose,
Ginny Sampson, Raymond Schwartz, Jack Silbert,
Amanda Tuten, Anne Wallis,
Frank Wendolowski, Jr.
Marie Filippi, Nancy Tyskowicz
A TIME TO DIE
A TIME OF WAR & PEACE
Tim Arentz, Brian Braine, Sean Curran, Capt. Sean P. Eadie, Stacy Enyeart,
David Fenton, Shane Fenton, Luis Fonseca, 2LT Andrew Kerwin, Stephen Patricco, Aric Patten, Phillip Patten, Aaron Pluto, 1Lt. Stacia Rogacki, 1Lt. Steven Rogacki
A TIME TO BE BAPTIZED
O Jesus, Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
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SUNDAY
5:00 pm (Saturday)
Tillie Catenacci ~ Granddaughters7:30am
Michele McNany ~ McNany Family 9:00am Gene Melleno ~ Sblendorio Family
10:30am Jose Videna ~ Videna Family
12:00pm
Deceased Members of the Zara Family ~ Battaglia Family
MONDAY, December 31
7:30am
Deceased Members of the Zara Family ~ Battaglia Family
7:00pm
TUESDAY, January 1
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 9:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
WEDNESDAY, January 2 St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen
7:30am
Maria Howard ~ Albert Tutela THURSDAY, January 3
7:30am Joseph Cupo ~ Terry & Camille Mitarotonda FRIDAY, January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
7:30am Francesco DeFalco ~ Sister, Maria
SATURDAY, January 5
8:00am William Koonz ~ Ed McNany & Family SUNDAY
5:00 pm (Saturday)
Amelia Montana ~ Family7:30am
For the People of Saint James 9:00am Dorothy Ruhrort ~ Camela Fusco
10:30am Sally Carbone
~ Anne Marie Genninger & Al Jacobus 12:00pm
Tony Graziano ~ Family
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May They Rest in the Peace of Christ
HOSPITAL VISITATIONS If you or someone you know is in the hospital
please inform the hospital staff that you are
Catholic and a member of Saint James the Apostle
Church. The priests and deacons will be able to
find you so a visit can be arranged.
Contact the Rectory to have a name added to the
prayer list at Mass and/or to the Prayer Line.
Please be sure to include hospital information.
NO NOVENA December 31 Please join us
Monday, January 7, 2019
Please join us for the Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament with Miraculous Medal Novena,
Rosary and Benediction on Monday evenings
(as scheduled) at 6:30pm in our Church.
PASTOR Father Joseph F. Barbone, M.A.
[email protected], [email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR Father Jeong Gyeong Kim (Father Silvano Kim)
WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Father John D. Dennehy
PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni
[email protected] Deacon Dan O’Neill [email protected]
PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Michelle Sblendorio
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Matthew Wilson
SCHOOL OFFICE 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228
PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, M.B.A., Ed.S.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-ASD Cert.
8TH GRADE / CONFIRMATION / YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOR
Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Colleen Tyra
PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug
PARISH COUNCIL [email protected]
PARISH STAFF INFORMATION
Fr. Joseph F. Barbone
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Fr. Jeong Gyeong Kim
BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on various Sundays during the year at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below.
RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment.
EUCHARIST Communion can be brought to the sick and homebound either at home or in a facility.
CONFIRMATION Adults who have celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism and would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to call the Parish Office and speak to one of the priests.
MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry are asked to call the Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date so that arrangements can be made.
VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in vocations.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make visits to area hospitals and nursing homes.
THE RCIA PROCESS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been baptized enter into full communion with the faith.
BAPTISM INFORMATION The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044.
Catechesis Sacrament of Baptism Jan. 6, Mar. 3 Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 3
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Parish Mission Statement
Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit as a
Welcoming and Diverse Community,
We, the Parish of Saint James the Apostle
Invite All to Worship as We Celebrate the Eucharist,
Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and Serve the
Needs of One Another,
as We Help Build the Kingdom of God on Earth.