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SSSAINTAINTAINT JJJAMESAMESAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH
JUNE 7, 2015
A Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us
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
Fr. Everest Baniyet In Residence
Fr. John D. Dennehy Weekend Assistant
Fr. Ray Cho Weekend Assistant
Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni Permanent Deacon
Mr. Daniel O’Neill Permanent Deacon
Mr. Arthur Bandel Permanent Deacon
www.saintjamestheapostle.org
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
SATURDAY, June 6, 2015 5:00PM Philip Citro ~ Wife, Roseanne SUNDAY, June 7, 2015 7:30AM Florence Conway ~ Leonora & George Ebert 9:00AM Angelo Vitale ~ Daughter, Maria Del Mauro 10:30AM Gerry Castoetto ~ Bob & Maurya Farah 12:00PM For the People of Saint James 7:00PM In Thanksgiving ~ Deacon & Mrs. Art Bandel MONDAY, June 8, 2015 7:30AM Sarah Deeney ~ Yannazzone Family TUESDAY, June 9, 2015 7:30AM Louis Padavano ~ Dombroski Family WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2015 7:30AM Thomas Walsh ~ Linda & Bob Donnelly THURSDAY, June 11, 2015 7:30AM Leonard C. Lombardi ~ Carmen Lombardi FRIDAY, June 12, 2015 7:30AM Joe Petrucci ~ Dombroski Family SATURDAY, June 13, 2015 8:00AM Special Intentions ~ Mom Tessie Parente ~ Dombroski Family Frank Romano ~ Irene Family Sabina O’Brien ~ Bob & Mary Lou Purcell 5:00PM Andrew Foscato ~ Francine Foscato SUNDAY, June 14, 2015 7:30AM Joseph Mulvihill ~ Linda & Bob Donnelly 9:00AM Luigi & Rosaria Reino ~ Anthony & Carmelina Reino 10:30AM For the People of Saint James 12:00PM Salvatore Bibbo ~ Maria Bibbo 7:00PM John Castrebs ~ Family
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 7, 2015
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WEEKLY MEMORIALS SANCTUARY LAMP
For the People of Saint James
BREAD AND WINE
For the People of Saint James
FLOWERS BY THE TABERNACLE For the People of Saint James
When we receive from the Lord’s table we unite ourselves to Jesus Christ, who makes us sharers in his body and blood. Ignatius of Antioch calls it the "one bread that provides the medicine of immortality, the antidote for death, and the food that makes us live forever in Jesus Christ". When you approach the Table of the Lord, what do you expect to receive? Healing, pardon, comfort, and rest for your soul? The Lord has much more for us, more than we can ask or imagine. The principal fruit of receiving the Eucharist is an intimate union with Christ. Do you hunger for the "bread of life"?
REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S GOSPEL
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES Your continued and consistent generosity raised
$6,485.00 $6,060.00 Collection
$425.00 Online Giving Jesus says, i t i s far better to g ive than to rece ive
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM ~ 7:00PM
Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM
DAILY MASS Weekdays: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Saturdays Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 11:00AM
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday: 9:00AM ~ 2:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM ~ 4:00PM Saturday and Sunday ~ Closed
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THE PASTOR’S LETTER Father John Gabriel
Dear Parish Family,
This past week Fr. Peter Funesti, one of my best friends for the past forty years, died of liver cancer. We met in high school on a youth ministry retreat in 1976, and that began a wonderful journey of friendship through discernment of our vocations as priests, seminary formation, and living out our call as priests together. Coincidentally, Fr. Peter became pastor of my home parish Church of the Nativity in Midland Park for the past seven years. He also became a very close friend of Msgr. Bill since the three of us were assigned together to St. Thomas the Apostle in Bloomfield for a few years (I can imagine the two of them singing Irish songs together in heaven with the real St. Patrick). No matter who we are or how much faith we have, death can be a difficult experience. I realized this past week that most of my sadness over the loss of my friend is not sadness for him: I am thrilled that he is finally released from the bonds of this earth that had become too heavy and painful for him living with cancer and a stroke that left him unable to move or speak. My sadness is more rooted in my own loss and the thought that we will not be able to share those things we enjoyed together any longer. In these moments where else can we turn but to faith? Of great help has been the outpouring of love and support that all those who knew Fr. Peter share together, as well as the prayers of other family and friends. In life, Peter was someone who knew lots of people and loved to bring people together. He was a real party person, he loved to laugh and celebrate, a person of tremendous hospitality. As the cancer began to claim more and more of his life, he would often say “this is part of the surrender.” To surrender to Christ and trust in His plan was Peter’s challenge and conso-lation, and he met it with great faith. He was less concerned with what was going to happen to him and more concerned with the faith of those who were praying for a miracle cure that did not happen. To the end he was concerned that people would love God through all things, and trust even in the midst of disappointments and crosses. In that way, Peter was the best of what a priest should be: worrying more about his people than about himself. I find it highly significant that he died on the Feast of the Visitation, when the Blessed Virgin Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. This feast of our Lady is one of hospitality, of family, of mutual support among people, and those things were hallmarks of Peter’s life. When sadness and grief become part of our lives, it seems to me that we have two choices: we can either allow them to paralyze us in anger and depression, or we can through faith channel them into positive things in our lives and the lives of others. In this spirit, I would like to begin the task of creating here in St. James a Lazarus Ministry. I believe this ministry can help families in our parish who are dealing with the death of a loved one in several ways: by coordinating volunteers who can provide meals during times of wakes and funerals, by helping families plan funeral liturgies and being present to pray with families when possible, by assisting grieving families with any other needs in the days and weeks following the death of a loved one, and by facilitating a monthly Bereavement Support Group to provide others who are grieving a place to share thoughts and feelings in a sup-portive environment. Anyone who wants to help me create this ministry here at St. James, please join me for a preliminary meeting on Monday evening June 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the St. John (Rectory) Meeting Room. These days, I continue to speak with Fr. Peter because ‘life is changed, not ended.’ May all remember: in the language of faith, we will always all be connected, and our lives move ever onward toward our common destiny. Along the way let us help one another shoulder the burden. What better thing can we do for one another? In His Love,
~ Fr. John
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A TIME TO SEEK
A TIME OF WAR & PEACE
We pray for all defending our freedom…
Luis Fonseca, Arthur Raymond, Frank Wulff, Aric Patten, Jack Lober, Stacy Enyeart, A.J. Carlucci,
David Bugel, Aaron Pluto, Samuel Lillie, Tim Arentz, Stephen Patricco, Sean Curran,
Phillip Patten, Lt. Sean P. Eadie, Shane Fenton
For all seminarians on the road to priesthood, especially:
Danny Pabon, Peter Carey, Joseph Furnaguera, Andres Polanco, Zachary Devoe, Sebastian Valencia,
Joseph Gurliaccio, Diego Arce, Dhanush Canisius, Harlan Acosta
THE PRAYER CORNER “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”
A TIME TO HEAL
For all who are sick and suffering………
Bea Giacobbe, Brian Mather, Rita Dilly, Ana Harper, Alice McCarthy, Maria Patania, Susan Sullivan,
Tom Hogan, Eva Brownfield, Angela Raimondo Richard McNelis, Charlotte McNelis, Kyle Noonan,
Walter Mathias, Joseph Schubert, Cathy Tlesea, Jean Comerford, Ronald Alaniz, Honorise DeSisto,
Connor Smith, Sr. Rosanne Treston, Sandra Turlowicz, John Rendiero, George Ondish, Frank Benson
Antoinette Pacifico, John Pangiochi, Amelia Montana, Roberta Baumann, Mary Grabowy, Marion Sexton,
Remo Ambrosi, , Miguel Antonio Garcia
A TIME TO BE BORN
Maria Elizabeth Reimundo, Harper Paige Hausman, Lucianna Grace Hohmann
…...I have called you by name: you are mine.
A TIME TO DIE
Fr. Peter Funesti, Mary Ackerman, Nicholas Lordi
……….for all who have gone before us
MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069-6587
(908) 753-2091 Registration required for all programs- call or
e-mail: [email protected]
SACRED TIME; SACRED SPACE A personal, quiet day to enjoy God’s presence. Day begins with communal prayer. June 9; 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch ($20)
ACQUIRE A FRESH AND SPRITUAL WAY OF THINKING AND BEING
Experts say that our health is affected by the way we think and feel. Come and be renewed as we reflect on how we can grow in freedom and balance through emotional healing and greater awareness of spirit. June 10, 7-9 p.m. ($20-$30 as you are able) Presenter: Eileen P. Smith, RSM
COMMUNION AT MASS If you cannot walk up the aisle to receive Holy Communion and do not want to sit in the first pew, let us know and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will come to you at the end of the procession and administer the Body & Blood to you.
INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK
At the “General Intercessions” we pray for the sick. Our prayers for the sick are very important, especially in critical times of sudden illness, surgery or worsening 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 prayers. Their name will be mentioned for three weeks and after, the names will continue in the bulletin, until we receive notice otherwise. If the condition worsens we will mention the name again at Mass when notified.
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Thank you for your continued support for this ministry. While your donations are greatly appreciated, we ask that you limit the items to those listed on the tags hanging in the gathering area. Some of the families have dietary restrictions so please do not leave any edible items not requested. The families who will be living here are very limited to the clothing that they can store so while we appreciate your thoughtfulness, we are not able to accept clothes, but we will send those items to St. Joe’s in Elizabeth where they will be given to people who can use them. Our greatest need right now is for overnight hosts. We especially need two adults (preferably one a male) every evening to spend the night. The Religious Education Classroom will be transformed into your own (air-conditioned) personal sleeping quarters, what a wonderful experience this can be for your entire family! We can also use help transporting the cots on Saturday, June 13 from Berkley Heights; if you have a truck or can help unload them once they are here, please let me know. We can use Shoprite gift cards as well as monetary donations. Please make your check payable to St. James Church and in the memo, write “Family Promise” and address your envelope to the attention of Nancy Caputo, you can bring your donation to the rectory or Religious Ed Office. It is easy to volunteer! Go to: www.signupgenius.com
Search By Email: [email protected]
Chose the date and volunteer slot you want, hit the “submit and sign up” button and you are done! You will be asked to enter your email address and will receive a reminder email two days prior to your volunteer date. All parishioners are invited to bring their lawn chairs and join us in the parking lot to watch the fireworks!
All onsite volunteers will need to attend a brief training session on Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00PM in Hatcher Hall. If you have specific questions or would like additional information, please contact Nancy Caputo 973-376-2061, email: [email protected] or speak with Fr. John.
THE HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION will be hosting a Meet and Greet
for Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, the new school principal
Monday, June 8 at 7:00 PM in Hatcher Hall
ALL are welcome!
PARISH SCHOOL NEWS Meet & Greet The New Principal
SAGE HOME HEALTH CARE
S.A.G.E. Inc. provides health and personal care services that help clients remain in their homes. This offers a cost-effective and more desirable alternative to nursing home care.S.A.G.E. Inc., offers an experienced Clinical Nursing Team with over fifty years of experience in Home Care.For more information call (908) 659-9668.
The St. James Nature and Hiking Club makes its return to the parish with a summer event and a new time--to give you hikers more time to join us. We are starting off with a new site--Lenape Park--which winds throughout parts of Mountainside and Westfield. We will explore this new-found treasure beginning at a new starting time-2pm on Saturday, June 20. Walkers will meet in the Echo Lake parking lot, just off Springfield Avenue, Mountainside, and walk back across the street to Lenape Park, which starts adjacent to Williams Nursery in Westfield. We hope to have a pleasant stroll through this outstanding area park. Please join us as we walk through one of Union County's most beautiful natural areas. This "club" is an informal gathering of those who want to enjoy nature and get in better shape. No forced marches or anything--just a nice, easy walk. If you plan to attend, please call Bob or Joan Faszczewski at 973-218-0046 up to 11 pm on Friday, June 19 or E-Mail us at [email protected].
NATURE & HIKING CLUB
DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings To have a loved one remembered through the Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine and ~ or the
Flowers By the Tabernacle Please call Jackie Canavan in the Rectory Office ~ 973-376-3044
NOCTURNAL ADORATION Saint John the Apostle Church, 1805 Penbrook Terrace in Linden has Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction, Homily & Communion every First Friday from 8:30-9:30pm. All are welcome.
MARIAN DEVOTION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place on Monday evenings (as scheduled) from 6:45-7:30pm in our Church, Saint James, please feel free to join us.
PERPETUAL ADORATION
Can you volunteer as an Adoration Chapel Adorer? Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mountainside needs two adorers per hour.
Please contact Irene Ciccarino at 732-574-0064.
HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE
Come join us in pray before the Blessed Sacrament on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:30-8:30PM at Holy Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Avenue, Union
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HOW CAN ONLINE GIVING BENEFIT ME AND MY CHURCH?
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Saint James the Apostle Church 45 South Springfield Avenue
Springfield, New Jersey 07081 973-376-3044
www.saintjamestheapostle.org
2016 MASS BOOK
SATURDAY
JUNE 13, 2015
8:30AM ~ 11:00AM
Mass intention requests will be accepted in
Hatcher Hall
OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
Sharing With One Another PLEASE JOIN US AT THE MASS OF
THANKSGIVING
FOR OUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
MRS. PAT DOLANSKY
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 AT 10:30AM
COFFEE AND…. FOLLOWING THE MASS IN THE GATHERING AREA. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP (JUNE 22 - AUGUST 14)
GRADES: PREK-4 THROUGH 6TH GRADE DAILY FROM 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
To register for the camp program, please fill out the form below and return it to the School Office by June 8, 2015 along with a $30.00 non-refundable registration fee per child.
The cost is $250 per week for the first child and $200 per week for each additional child for a full day of camp. We also offer morning or afternoon half-days of camp for $125 per week per child.
Our program consists of: indoor & outdoor recreation, arts & crafts, local walking trips, sports and games, computer time, weekly themes, and weekly visits to the Springfield Community Pool. Field trips will be sched-uled and an additional cost may be incurred.
Visit www.sjspringfield.org and click on the summer camp link for the complete registration packet.
NAME: _______________________________ PHONE: ______________________ GRADE: _________
June 22 - 26 Frozen Full / Half July 20 - 24 Christmas in July
Full / Half
June 29 - July 2 Salute to Soldiers ***
Full / Half July 27 - 31 Mad Science
Full / Half
July 6 - 10 It’s a Small World
Full / Half August 3 - 7 Color Challenge
Full / Half
July 13 - 17 Camper’s Cooking Challenge
Full / Half August 10 - 14 Tropical Escapades
Full / Half
PARISH SENIORS NEWS
Mr. James Geoghan The Parish Seniors meet on the second Monday of the month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 60 Harvard St, Summit (off Shunpike Rd.)
SAINT JAMES PARISH SENIORS LUNCHEON Thursday, June 11 at 12noon
L'Affaire Restaurant Route 22 East, Mountainside
$30 (members) and $32 (non-members) RSVP: Eve Vitale (908) 789-8568 or
Jim Geoghan, President (973) 379-2714 with questions.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Sharing With One Another
SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 25 St. Helen’s Westfield, NJ ~ 7:00PM
The engaging and dramatic portrayal of 'Apple' in the movie "Gimme Shelter," starring Vanessa Hudgens, will be screened in St. Helen's Parish Center. It's rated PG-13, so teens in 8th grade, high school, young adults, parents and those of all ages are encouraged to come with friends and family. You may bring a "baby" gift for the mothers at Several Sources Shelter if you choose, please call Barbara Bottini at 908-233-7895 or Rosemary Griffith at 908-654-3278. Light snacks will be available.
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Please note: only non-perishable food can be accepted, fresh fruit and other items needing refrigeration should not be left in the gathering area; clothing and bedding are not acceptable either and for health reasons will be discarded.
The next collection will take place the weekend of June 27/28 before the 5:00PM Mass on Saturday evening and between 10:00AM and 12:00PM Noon on Sunday, in the Gathering Area of the Church. Sandwich collections will take place Monday, June 29 from the School Kitchen between 8:00-11:00AM. Anyone interested in volunteering to help deliver to St. Joe’s please contact Lisa Gillo 908-232-5304 or [email protected].
FEED MY PEOPLE
Mrs. Lisa Gillo Coordinator
When we feed the poor we feed Christ
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, SANDWICH AND MEATLOAF
COLLECTION SCHEDULE
CALENDAR NEWS
Mrs. Maggie Keffer Coordinator
SUNDAY
5:45PM MONDAY 7:10AM 6:45PM TUESDAY 7:10AM 7:00PM WEDNESDAY
7:10AM THURSDAY
7:10AM FRIDAY
7:10AM 7:30PM SATURDAY 7:40AM 11:00AM SUNDAY
5:45pm
SUNDAY June 7
Ensemble Rehearsal-Church MONDAY June 8
Recitation of the Rosary-Church Evening Novena-Church TUESDAY June 9
Recitation of the Rosary-Church Confirmation Parent Mtg-Hatcher Hall WEDNESDAY June 10
Recitation of the Rosary-Church THURSDAY June 11
Recitation of the Rosary-Church FRIDAY June 12
Recitation of the Rosary-Church Life in the Spirit-Church SATURDAY June 13
Recitation of the Rosary-Church Sacrament of Reconciliation-Church SUNDAY June 14 Ensemble Rehearsal-Church
COME AND BE REFRESHED DISCOVERING CHRIST
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00PM January 13, 2016 ~ February 24, 2016
Please join us in Hatcher Hall at Saint James the Apostle Parish for Discovering Christ
Enjoy a free dinner, listen to a dynamic teaching and join in a small group discussion about the meaning of life in Jesus Christ. Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience that will begin Wednesday January 13, 2016 and includes a life-changing retreat on Saturday, February 13, 2016.
We invite you to watch a Discovering Christ youtube video to learn more about the course: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-QPh2_3n2k
or visit www.christlife.org/discover
This series is designed to revitalize your faith or to bring back your family and friends who have been away from the Church. Come be a part of the event that will change the life of our parish – and YOU!
Discovering Christ was developed by ChristLife, a Catholic ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Patricia Dolansky Principal
As we slide into the last week of school, we’d like to reflect on the passing of the baton in the Principal’s office. Twelve years ago Mrs. Dolansky accepted the principal position at Saint James the Apostle School, and set about getting to know the students and their families, the nuances of running a school, and interfacing with her fellow principals and the staff of the Archdiocesan Schools Office. In that time, Mrs. Dolansky shepherded the school through renewal of Middle States Accreditation, realignment of middle school mathematics to offer pre-Algebra to seventh graders and Algebra to Eighth graders, and a successful volleyball program, to name only a few accomplishments. She did this while watching her daughters marry and begin families of their own, and was at the helm of the school for three Pastors: Fr. Bob Stagg, Msgr. Bill Hatcher, Fr. John Gabriel. Mrs. Dolansky takes her leave knowing that she has worked hard, in a roll-up-your sleeves kind of way, to make Saint James School a special place that advances academic excellence, fosters faith, and instills integrity. Thank you for all you have done for the students and families of our parish school. As Mrs. Caroline Ponterio takes the reins, we assure her of our enthusiasm and best wishes for this new role. Our long time 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Ponterio has been the faculty member that has spearheaded a number of initiatives, not only for her own classroom, but for the rest of the school. Already knowing Saint James and its students so well, we are happy to welcome her as our new principal.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PRINCIPALS ! By Mary McElroy
Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal Springtime is always a very joyous time within the Catholic Church. In addition to the celebrating the wonderful joy of the Easter Season, our local church, The Archdiocese of Newark, has been blessed with a very fruitful spring season. This May, the Archdiocese of Newark welcomed nine newly ordained Transitional Deacons and twelve newly ordained Priests. Ordinations took place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Our local Archdiocese is given new life with each new Deacon and Priest who we are able to welcome into the Archdiocese of Newark, and it is your prayers and support that help encourage more and more voca-tions. While many dioceses in the United States have no candidates for the priesthood and clergy shortages are widespread, the Archdiocese of Newark is blessed with several men each year who are willing to answer God’s call to serve, insuring that the Church will be present for future generations. In fact, in several re-cent years, the Archdiocese of Newark has ordained more priests than any diocese in the United States. A portion of the funds collected by the Annual Ap-peal supports the seminary training and formation of our new priests. Your support of the Annual Appeal continues to directly support the three seminaries maintained by the Archdiocese to educate and train future priests. We are truly blessed with a large num-ber of men studying to be our future leaders. To learn more about the ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark, please visit www.rcan.org/sharing, like us on facebook at ‘Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New-ark’ or tweet us at @NwkArchdiocese!
RELIGIOUS ED NEWS
Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director
The Registration Form for 2015-2016 is on the website. Please be sure to read the cover letter for important information regarding changes for Sunday class times and 7th & 8th Grade Program. All information regarding Religious Education is posted on our website:
www.saintjamestheapostle.org Religious Education is an ongoing formation from Grade 1 (Kindergarten is optional) through Grade 8; with the Sacrament of Confirmation taking place in the Fall of 9th Grade.
PARISH MINISTRY CALENDAR INFORMATION
Anyone wishing to reserve space for meetings and/or group events must first contact Maggie Keffer to confirm date/space availability:
Requests submitted to the bulletin without having pre-clearance will not be included. Thank you.
“The Bulletin”
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PASTOR Father John Gabriel 973-376-3044 ext 104
PAROCHIAL VICAR Father Silvano Kim 973-376-3044 ext 107
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Father John D. Dennehy
Father Ray Cho
IN RESIDENCE Father Everest Baniyet
PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni
Deacon Dan O’Neill Deacon Arthur Bandel
PARISH SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER Mrs. Jackie Canavan 973-376-3044 ext 110
[email protected] Mrs. Michelle Sblendorio 973-376-3044 ext 113
SCHOOL OFFICE 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081
Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228
PRINCIPAL Mrs. Patricia Dolansky, B.S., M.L.S., M.A.
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-Autism Cert.
ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Maggie Keffer
MUSIC MINISTRY Ms. Janet Natale 973-376-3044 ext 115
[email protected] Mr. Daniel R. Palko, Organist
YOUTH MINISTRY Mrs. Kim Mailley, [email protected]
PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug
PARISH COUNCIL [email protected]
PARISH STAFF INFORMATION
Fr. John Gabriel Coordinator
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Fr. Silvano Kim Coordinator
BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on the last Sunday of each month at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below. Please contact the Parish Office for scheduling information.
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. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.
CONFIRMATION Adult Confirmation for those already Baptized and wish to complete their sacraments are encouraged to contact the Parish Office.
MARRIAGE Couples interested in marriage 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. Please contact the Parish Office.
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. Contact the Parish Office for details.
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 CEREMONY July 12; Sept. 13 July 26; Aug. 23; Sept. 27