Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish Hopelawn, New Jersey 08861

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1 Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish Hopelawn, New Jersey MISSION STATEMENT We are called by Jesus as a community of faith to love God and love one another by our acts of worship, fellowship and stewardship. September 16, 2018 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Michael G. Krull, K.C.H.S. Deacon Sam Costantino Deacon Edward Rodes Deacon Albert Coppola Maria C. Arcelay Wayne Behr Pastor R.C.I.A. Parish Secretary/PCL/Cemetery Coordinator Director of Liturgical Music MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday Masses: Daily Mass Holy Days Confessions: Novenas: 4:30PM 8:30AM & 11:00AM Monday at 7:00PM (Holidays at 9am, or otherwise stated) Tuesday-Friday at 8:00AM as announced Saturday afternoon 3:30-4:00PM Miraculous Medal and St. Jude Novena following Monday 7:00PM Mass St. Anthony Novena Wednesday morning following 8:00AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Monday, 5:30-6:30PM THE PARISH CENTER Parish and Cemetery Offices 625 Florida Grove Rd., Hopelawn Phone: Fax: Website: Goodshepherd20@verizon.net Office Open Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Evenings by Appointment Only Closed Weekends and Federal Holidays PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Sr. Beverly Policastro S.C., Principal Holy Spirit Primary School (732) St. Stephen Upper School (732) BLESSED SACRAMENT ORATORY Located in the Parish Center Open for Private Prayer during office hours

2 Sacramental Preparation Baptism: All Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at 9:45 AM. The preparation process should begin at least three months before the planned date of the Baptism. A Baptism Preparation Class is required for parents (godparents may attend if they wish). This class is offered on the fourth Sunday of each month at 9:45 AM. Please call the parish office to register. The date of the baptism is scheduled after attending the class. Parish membership and active worship is required for two months prior to preparation. Haven t Received Your Sacrament on Schedule? Families of children in grades three and up who have been baptized but have not yet received any formal religious education, as well as those who have not been baptized, should contact the Parish Office for information on how to proceed. Initiation of Adults and Older Children: This is an extended formation process for unbaptized or uncatechized adults or baptized Christians of other faith traditions who wish to become members of the Catholic Church, as well as for unbaptized or uncatechized school-aged children. Please contact the parish office for more information. Initiation is celebrated at the Easter Vigil after a formation period of one or two years. Adult Confirmation: This is a program for persons over the age of 18 who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist, but who never completed their initiation with the Sacrament of Confirmation. The program is a week program, with Confirmation being celebrated on the Solemnity of Pentecost. Please call the parish office for more details. Matrimony: Couples wishing to marry in Good Shepherd Parish are required to make initial arrangements at least one year in advance. Four sessions with the priest or deacon, as well as Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter take place during this year. Parish registration and active worship for at least two months are required before a date may be scheduled. Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill or unable to come to church for a length of time should contact the parish office to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers bring Holy Communion to homebound parishioners every Sunday, and one of the priests will visit on the First Friday of each month. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. The Diocese of Metuchen provides Catholic priests to serve at all local hospitals. Holy Orders: If you are interested in learning more about the priesthood or religious life, contact the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Metuchen at , ext or by at vocations@diometuchen.org or visit Parish Registration: We welcome you to the Good Shepherd Parish Community! Please register at the Parish Office as soon as you are able to do so, and the staff will be more than happy to inform you about our parish and the opportunities we offer. Parish registration is required for religious education, celebration of all Sacraments and certification as a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation. Regular Sunday worship with us indicates a practicing Catholic, not just parish registration. An assurance of family practice and raising children in the faith they seek is necessary for the sacraments of initiation and certification of sponsorship. Please notify the parish office of any changes in phone number, address, address or when leaving the parish. 2 GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH FINANCIAL CORNER Collection Report 9/9/18 Weekly $4, Peter s Pence $1, Monthly Operating Income & Expense June 2018 Collection Income $ 19, Other Income $ 18, Total Income $ 37, Expenses $ 36, Month's Income/(Deficit) $ $1, Year-to-Date (Jul '17 - May 18) Income/(Deficit)* $ (16,461.00) Outstanding Diocesan Debt $ 51, The Parish Family of the Good Shepherd Welcomes: Ms. Abigail Ortiz, Mr. & Mrs. David Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Rivera, Ms. Auria Obando, Mr. & Mrs. Mariano Garcia, Mr. Enrique Valdez, Ms. Noemi Jimenez, Ms. Geni Rullan, Ms. Maribel Ottenwalder & their families. ORGANIZATIONS NAME DAY TIME Girl Scouts 1st & 3rd Thursday 5:00 PM Holy Name Society 2nd Thursday 7:00PM Ladies Guild 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Rosary Altar Society 2nd Sunday 9:30 AM Tuesday Seniors 2nd & 4th Tues. 12:30 PM Wednesday Seniors 1st & 3rd Wed. 12:30 PM Youth Ministries 3rd Sunday 5:00PM If you are interested in any of our above organizations/ministries, please contact the Parish Office for more information. MINISTRIES NAME CONTACT PHONE Chairperson-Finance Council Marty Joyce Music Ministry Parish Office Religious Education Maria C. Arcelay

3 I m writing this letter on the morning of September 11 th, a day that most of us have very vivid recollections of. As I mentioned at Mass that morning, in one of those God-incidents that I often talk about, the readings and prayers for the Liturgy of the Hours this past Tuesday were the exact same ones that were appointed for use that day seventeen years ago. And this past Tuesday we were getting all the final preparations ready for the celebration of Confirmation this past Thursday night. So with all that behind us, I can start gearing up for the Fall and hopefully a week that s a little quieter than last week! Our Tricky Tray is Just About a Month Away! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 21 st and our annual Tricky Tray. The Tricky Tray is fast becoming our biggest fund raising event of the year. A LOT of hard work has already gone into this year s event, and once again, through YOUR generosity, we have a lot of really great prizes. Of course, we can always use more, so if you re planning to donate a gift, please drop it off soon! And we can always use a lot of help in setting up beforehand, as well as on that day for runners and clean up. And most especially, your attending this event is essential. Tickets are on sale now, and we usually sell out pretty fast, so don t wait! Our Religious Education year has begun! Religious Ed classes for grades 1-8 resumed last Saturday, September 8 th. All NEW registrations and re-registrations will be accepted only at the Parish Office and are subject to a $30 late fee. RCIA/Adult Confirmation Classes will also be starting soon - for more information about these programs, please contact Deacon Mickey Coppola at the Parish Office Mass Book, Third Notice: The 2019 Mass Book will be opened next Tuesday, September 25 th at 9:30 AM. NO requests will be taken before that time. We will also be accepting requests for Altar Flowers, Sanctuary candles and bread and wine donations for 2019 at that time. We will be following the same procedure we ve been using for the past several years, except that you can no longer reserve a Mass for a family member who is not present on that day, so that all parishioners have an equal opportunity. If any couples from the parish are celebrating their 25 th, 50 th or 60 th Wedding Anniversary in 2019, please call me directly at the Parish Office BEFORE September 25 th so that we can make arrangements for any special celebration you may be planning. I ve gotten quite a few calls for this already, so don t delay! Altar Server Training: We will be starting a training class for any boys and girls in grades 3-12 who would like to become Altar Servers. We will have two training sessions, this Saturday, September 22 nd and next Saturday, September 29 th at 12:00 Noon in the Church. Sessions last about one hour, and we ask that you be present for both sessions. Once training is completed, you will be scheduled for Masses beginning in November. If you are interested, please call the Parish Office. Relics of St. Anthony of Padua: On Friday, October 5 th, as a part of a nation-wide tour, the relics of St. Anthony of Padua will make a stop, not only in our Diocese, but right in our neighborhood! The relics will be on display for veneration at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Port Reading. The church will be open for prayer from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM, with a special Mass being offered at 12:15 PM. All are invited to attend. Mass attendance on September 8/9 was 506. Have a great week ahead, Fr. Mike For the month of September pray for our brave soldiers & their families, those in nursing homes, and the sick and homebound of our Parish family, especially: Carlos Bendrell, Tom Bromirski, Marie Burke, Rose Celecki, Andrea Costantino, Noah Dahlberg, Carolyn Duane, Pat Dunn, Chuck F., Tommy Fitzpatrick, Mike Gaffney, Carol George, Richard Hajzer, Tommy Jones, Arleen Kopin, Patricia & Charles Lawlor, Judy Liik, Megan Ortega, Carol Magyar, JoAnn Magyar, Raymond Magyar, Maryanne Mateuszczyk, Connie & Vince Montuoro, Fr. John Morley, Lynn Munoz, Mary Murray, Teresa P., Catherine Paone, Christopher Paone, Danny Parker, Dianne Petro-Duncan, Julia Possert, Caroline Pry, Stephen Pry, Ann Rapetti, Greg Rohrbacher, Kylie Silverio, Telofski Family, Dave & Louise Utter, & Elsie Vega. With respect to personal privacy only requests made by immediate family members will be taken. If you would like to add or continue to keep a name on our list: call the parish office at or Goodshepherd20@verizon.net. Please keep in mind that we pray for all the sick every day in the general intercessions of the Mass. 3 Congratulations To all the young men and women who received the Sacrament of Thursday, September 13th Aracely TERESA Abril Lia FRANCIS Acosta Samantha MOSES Bayona Jonathan DAVID Cisneros-Poblete Diego PETER De Jesus Javier FRANCIS De Jesus Alexander JOSEPH Ferrer Stephanie DYMPHNA Flores Makaylab DOROTHY Grandal Derek ALEXANDER Hernandez Emmanuel MATTHEW Jimenez Saige BRIGID Lorenzo Skyler DOROTHEA Maldonado Amarilis SARITA Ortiz Brianna CLARE Paone Isabella TERESA Perez Lorenzo STEPHEN Perez Joshua ANTHONY Polanco Patrick PAUL Ponik Isabella JOAN Reyes Matthew FRANCIS Rivera Briana ELIZABETH Rosario Francesca CAMILLA Rosario Guadalupe GUADALUPE Sanchez Isaiah SEBASTIAN Taveras Nicole EMILY Zur

4 4:30PM 8:30AM 11:00AM 4:30PM 8:30AM 11:00AM 4:30PM 8:30AM 11:00AM Minister Schedule LECTOR Saturday, September 22nd Ron Schendorf Sunday, September 23rd Gabriella Conrady Rebecca Farley EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, September 22nd Marie Acciani, Deacon Mickey Coppola, Michelle & Ron Schendorf, R. Yergeau Sunday, September 23rd C. Conrady, Deacon Sam Costantino, Claudia & Jose De Jesus, M. Joyce P. Hardish, Mildred & Rudy Morales, Deacon Ed Rodes ALTAR SERVERS Saturday, September 22nd A. Gulyas, Giannalise & Giselle Rodriguez, K. Whalen Sunday, September 23rd M. Billig, L. Duane, K. Feliciano & M. Yactayo D. De Jesus, Joseph & Joshua Polanco, J. Sierra Please respect the Sacred Silence Bringing Up Gifts at Mass If you are interested in bringing up the gifts, please be sure to let one of our ushers know before the beginning of Mass. The Good Shepherd Parish 2019 Mass Intention Book WILL BE OPEN FOR REQUESTS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH Due to our Parish size and limited Masses, all registered Parish families are allowed 2 weekend and 2 daily Masses. ALL REQUESTS ON 9/25 MADE IN PERSON AND PAID IN FULL WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY BEFORE S, FAXES AND PHONE REQUESTS. ALSO, THIS YEAR, REQUESTS FROM EXTENDED FAMLY WILL NOT BE TAKEN. PEOPLE MAKING REQUESTS MUST BE PRESENT ON 9/25. Remembrance for candles and flowers are also available. Donations are as follows: Masses $10.00 Blessed Mother Flowers $20.00 *Bread & Wine $20.00 Altar Flowers $40.00 each Sanctuary Candle $15.00 *Price increase necessary to meet actual cost for Bread and Wine. Going on vacation and you don t want to miss Mass? Log on to for a local Catholic Church in the area you are visiting. MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, September 17 : Weekday 7:00PM Andrew Kurucz Req cousin Richard Kurutz TUESDAY, September 18 : Weekday 8:00AM Margaret & Ken O Brien Req daughter Peggy WEDNESDAY, September 19 : Weekday 8:00AM Conrado Felix, Jr. Req Licad & Felix families THURSDAY, September 20 : St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest & Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions, Martyrs 8:00AM Natalie Ulrich Req Debbie & Gloria Palmer FRIDAY, September 21 : St. Mathew Apostle & Evangelist 8:00AM Toni Mauro-Mola Req Pauline & Larry White SATURDAY, September 22 : The Vigil of the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30PM Special Intentions for Tom & Kay McALuiffe on their 60th Wedding Anniversary SUNDAY, September 23 : The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM Julia Petrick Req Dee, Patrick & Mary Ann 11:00AM Special Intentions for Jose & Claudia De Jesus On their Anniversary Req Mom, Hijos y Hermanos PRAY FOR HER Please pray that our deceased loved one, Rose Marie Weir-LaZizza may know the joy and peace of eternal life. Pray that her family may be comforted. For the Week of September 15-21st SANCTUARY CANDLE Don Harper Req Dee Ziemba BREAD & WINE Henry Maloposki Req Kathy Desmond & family BLESSED MOTHER FLOWERS Michael & Mary Rapach Req Kathleen Rapach ALTAR FLOWERS Vera Lesko Req daughter Carol Ann 4

5 RCIA - Adult Religious Education If you are an adult over 18 years of age who has not received the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation, please contact our Parish Office for more information. We are currently taking registrations for our evening classes, which will began soon. Our classes are normally held twice a month. Please give us a call. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: OPEN TO NEW & RE-REGISTERED STUDENTS!!! Our first class was September 8th All registration forms receive now will incur a $30.00 late fee. Re-registration forms are available on our website and the Parish Office. All new registers must be done at the office. Please call for more information. Our session for began on Saturday 9/8/2018 If your child has not received any Sacraments and is between grade levels 1-9th, or your family is new to our Parish and you would like information on how to continue your child s Religious Education for September , please call the Parish Office Children registered in our program are required to attend all special sessions in preparation for First Communion and Confirmation. This includes all 8th level registered Catholic School students. Yay.for Religious Education!! BISHOP GEORGE AHR HIGH SCHOOL One Tingley Lane * Edison, NJ FALL OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, :00 4:00 P.M. Meet our faculty, tour our facility, hear about our technology Learn about our sports, clubs and organizations Student guides Brochures available Refreshments served All are Welcome! 7 th Graders Are Encouraged To Get An Early Start! Call Bishop Ahr for further info or directions (732) X620 Or visit us on the Web at bgahs.org Mother Seton Regional HS One Valley Rd. Clark, NJ PH: OPEN HOUSE Girls Grades 5-8 Sunday, September 23 1:00 p.m. The Future is Hers 5 Summer sign ups for Altar Servers Calling all boys and girls who are in grade 3 and up that would like to serve the Lord. Please contact the parish office Your help is needed in this great ministry. Training will be held on 9/22 & 9/29 at 12 noon. Perth Amboy Catholic School Casino Night Saturday, September 29, 2018 Doors open at 6pm at Good Shepherd Parish 625 Florida Grove Rd., Hopelawn, NJ Texas Hold Em - Blackjack - Craps Roule e - Money Wheel - Chance Wheel TICKETS: $30 PER PERSON You ll receive: 1 drink, 10 Tricky Tray & 12 50/50 Tickets ($5 of every cket sold will be included in the 50/50 raffle drawing. The Kitchen will be open for food sale) NO CASH PRIZES AWARDED Please support Perth Amboy Catholic by a ending our Casino Night. All proceeds benefit Perth Amboy Catholic Schools For ckets or informa on please call Most Holy Name of Jesus parish office at , bpolicastro@diometuchen.com or visit pacatholicschool.org website Support Perth Amboy Catholic Box Tops for Education has helped America s schools earn over $475 million since You can help Perth Amboy Catholic earn cash for the school by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products. Please place your collected coupon donations in the container provided. This is an on-going collection. PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Open Enrollment AdvancED Accredited/NCA Primary: Pre-K 3&4, K, 1,2,3 at Carlock & Brace Ave Upper: 4,5,6,7,8 at 500 State Street or Call for an appointment and a personal tour! Holy Water Bottles We currently have holy water bottles available for a small donation. Please contact the Parish Office

6 Feeding the Homeless Monday, October 8th The Confirmation Candidates deliver and serve food to the homeless. We could use your help by: volunteering, or with a monetary donation, or even a simple meal. Please call Mildred at (732) Thank you in advance. ORGANIZATIONS Everyone is invited! New members are welcome! All meetings are held in Msgr. Gambino Hall Deaf Ministries: Sunday, September 16th, at 12:30pm. Meetings are normally held once a month. Girl Scouts: Thursday, September 20th, at 5pm. Meetings are held twice a month. Tuesday Seniors: Tuesday, September 25th at 12:30pm. Meetings are held twice a month. Wednesday Seniors: Wednesday, September 19th, at 12:30pm. Meetings are held twice a month. TRIPS Please join us!! All bus trips begin in our parking lot behind Most Holy Rosary Church. Golden Nugget Casino - Atlantic City, NJ Bus leaves 10am on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Cost $30.00, you get $25 slot play, $5 in food. Please contact Connie or Ronnie SAVE THE DATE Come out and support the Holy Name Society for their annual Flapjack Breakfast Date & Time Saturday, September 29, 2018, 8am-10am Tickets $10.00 Contact: or joeoshsn@gmail.com Good Shepherd Fundraiser Boscov s Department Store in Woodbridge Center For 25% off discount Coupons Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 9am-11pm Everyone who purchases a ticket for $5.00 will receive a 25% off shopping pass. Entire ticket purchase prices are kept by the Good Shepherd Parish. It s a day to enjoy great shopping, super savings, refreshments, door prizes. Please support OUR PARISH by purchasing a ticket. Tickets will be available at the Parish office. If you have any questions contact us at Day Classic Austria & Germany September 22-October 2, 2020 Visiting Heidelberg, Rhine Valley, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, Munich & Rothenburg Hosted by the Good Shepherd Parish Travel Club featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau. $3979 PER PERSON FROM NEWARK For a brochure, Please contact: Phyllis Edwards / pwedwards64@aol.com Marie Acciani / mgacciani@gmail.com NOW AVAILABLE For the Tricky tray on October 21, 2018 Advance $12.00 Ticket Sales only available until October 2, 2018 Bonus Bag $45.00 At the Parish Office or call Marie at SAVE THE DATE The Good Shepherd Tricky Tray Sunday, October 21, 2018 "Last day for donations is October 8th. With your very generous donations (both gift and monetary), last year's Tricky Tray was an overwhelming success. We are asking again for your help. Donations of new, unused items in their original packaging can be dropped off at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Please note your name and approximate retail price on any donated items. Items needed include: small appliances (coffee makers, toasters, irons, etc.); electronics (Kindles, ipads, ipods, phones, power tools, etc.) and household goods. Gift certificates to local businesses, luggage, exercise equipment, BBQ grills and backyard items are also desired. No clothing or shoes please. Any questions, please call Chris Greges at or the Parish Office at You re invited to a Mass followed by PRAYERS FOR HEALING at St. James Woodbridge Wednesday, September 19th, 7pm For information, call Maryann at Celebrant will be Rev. John F. Campoli, I.V. Dei, Director of His Love Ministries. Individual healing prayers will be given following Mass. All are welcome. For information, or

7 Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25 th or 50 th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 4:00pm Please register online by logging on to the diocesan website ( The system will automatically generate a confirmation message with some facts about the event. More specifics will be sent closer to the occasion. If you are unable to access, please contact your parish secretary or the Family Life Office at , or amatos@diometuchen.org. Even though no fee is required, in the past many Jubilarian couples have given a donation of gratitude to the Church in memory of this special occasion. Donations of Gratitude can be made online or calling , Monday thru Friday, during business hours. Registration will close on W, O 3 rd, The Woodbridge Knights of Columbus proudly present Oktoberfest 2018 You don t have to be German to have a good time Saturday October 6, :00 PM to 12:00 St. James Church Hall Tickets $35/person (21 & older) Price includes: German Food, Beer, Wine, Soda, Dessert and Coffee Entertainment by Bernie s Orchestra who play music in a wide and varied selection with music for dancing. You can buy tickets on line at Any questions please call Mark at (201) Attention Girl Scouts in Grades 4 and above Please join us September 29 from 9:30 to 3 PM at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Route 22 East, Bridgewater. We will be providing workshops to complete several activities for the following Catholic Girl Scout awards: I Live my Faith, Mary the First Disciple, Spirit Alive. Come and learn more about your faith while having fun and enjoying the companionship of other scouts. The cost is $15; breakfast and lunch will be provided. For information or registration forms, contact DOMgirlscouts@gmail.com 7 St. Cecelia Church Autumn Harvest Tricky Tray Gift Auction When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 Where: St. Cecelia Church, 45 Wilus Time: Way, Iselin, NJ Lourdes Hall Doors open at 6:00 pm Prizes called at 7:30 pm Cost: General Admission - $20 (includes 2 free sheets of yellow tickets and coffee/tea and dessert) Bundle Package - $80 ($85 value save $5) Must be 18 or older to participate Bring your own food and beverages. Tickets are available by going to Upcoming Events. You will be redirected to PayPal for credit card payment; or you may purchase tickets (cash/check) in the Parish Office. For further information contact Kathy at or kbeglan@stcecelia.com. Saint Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church Pastor: Rev. William Smith 436 Port Reading Avenue, Port Reading, NJ or info.stanthony1@gmail.com On Friday, October 5, 2018 the Franciscan Friars invite you to join them in welcoming Saint Anthony of Padua. St. Anthony will be visi ng us in the form of two precious relics from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. The relics will be accompanied by Friar Mario Conte from the Messenger of St. Anthony in Padua. Prayer pe ons with holy cards will be distributed by Friar Mario and volunteers to allow parishioners to write their prayer pe on to the saint. The wri ng of a prayer pe on is a worldwide tradi on when venera ng a relic of a saint. Fr. Conte will bring the pe ons back to the Basilica in Padua and place them at the tomb of St. Anthony where the Friars will gather to pray for the saint s intercession upon our inten ons and pe ons. All are welcome! Venera on 10:00am - 8:00pm - Mass 12:15pm Cra ers and Vendors Saturday, November 10 th, 2018 from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Our Lady of Victories Church in Sayreville is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar. First table is only $35; addi onal tables are discounted. The Bazaar will be held in Monsignor Daulton Hall (42 Main Street). For more informa on and to reserve a table, please contact Kris at or hsa.olvnj@gmail.com.