Church of the Blessed Sacrament

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1 Church of the Blessed Sacrament 1890 Washington Valley Road Martinsville, NJ Rectory Newmans Lane Mailing address: P.O. Box 563, Martinsville, NJ Website: We, the Community of Blessed Sacrament Parish, nurtured by the real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, strive to be a community of faith. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. We warmly welcome those who are willing to embrace our Roman Catholic Faith and invite them to join us as we worship, serve and educate, so that Christ may impact the lives of all whom we encounter. Mass Times Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, and 12:00 Noon Weekdays: (Monday through Saturday) 9:00 AM (Monday through Friday) 12:10 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturday: 11:00 to11:30 AM or call priest anytime Parish Staff Rev. Richard M. Rusk, Pastor Rev. Lukasz Blicharski, Associate Pastor Rev. Msgr. Eugene Prus, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Louis Pizzigoni, III Patricia A. Marshall, Director Religious Education Liturgical Music Director - Daniel T. Neff Phones Numbers: Rectory and Parish Office Marcella Lorah (732) Fax: (732) Religious Education Office (732) Fax: (732) Office Hours: Monday, 9:30 AM - 4:30PM Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday & Friday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM May 22, 2016 In case of an emergency, please call Fr. Rick or Fr. Luke directly at their extensions Marriage: The policy of the Diocese of Metuchen asks that arrangements be made one year in advance. Engaged couples should make an appointment to meet with the Priest at the rectory to determine a date for the marriage and have it officially registered. Baptism: Arrangements are to be made in advance. Parents are to attend one pre-baptism class, held every first Wednesday of the month. Godparents must have a letter indicating they are Catholics in good standing. One non-catholic may be accepted as a Christian witness. Baptisms are celebrated on the Second Sunday of each Month at the 1:00pm Ceremony. Anointing of the Sick: For those of advanced age and those seriously ill, contact the Rectory. Holy Hour: First Friday of Every Month from 7-8 pm St. Peregrine Mass: Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, the Patron Saint of Cancer victims, takes place on the second Wednesday evening of the month at 7:30 PM. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered during the Mass. Prayer cards and medals of St. Peregrine are also available. Policy for Certificates of Eligibility: In order to receive a Certificate of Eligibility to be a Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be a practicing Catholic. One of the main aspects of a practicing Catholic is regular attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. The only way we can confirm such attendance is by use of envelopes. Please be sure to use your Church Envelopes to avoid problems or embarrassment in the future. s: Marcella Lorah Fr. Rick Patty Marshall Daniel Neff mlorah@blessedsacramentnj.org fatherrick@blessedsacramentnj.org pmarshall@blessedsacramentnj.org dneff@blessedsacramentnj.org

2 Holy Trinity ~ May 22, Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday - May 21 5:00 PM + Alita Farley r/o Karen & Ed Tobe, Karen, Orlando & Korey Sunday - May 22 - Trinity Sunday 7:30 AM - The People of Blessed Sacrament 9:00 AM + Henry Albert r/o Melchione Family 10:30 AM + Johnny Lucido r/o His Sister 12:00 PM + James Cowan r/o Jack & Liinda Conaty Monday - May 23 9:00 AM + John Ard r/o Rosemary Carro & Family 12:10 PM + Francesco DiLisi r/o Caterina Bianco Tuesday - May 24 9:00 AM + Cliff DeAnna r/o Charlie & Annie Reilly 12:10 PM + Anthony Solitro r/o Barry and Lynn Wednesday - May 25 9:00 AM + Teresa & Jose Saud r/o Ketrin & Bill Maxwell 12:10 PM + Arthur Pinto r/o Martinsville Rescue Squad Thursday - May 26 9:00 AM + Dr. Pedro Mendoza (Anniv) r/o The Reyes Family 12:10 PM + John & Nancy King r/o Son, Michael Friday - May 27 9:00 AM + Carmine Mango r/o The Stimpfle Family 12:10 PM + Carmine Mango r/o The Stimpfle Family Saturday - May 28 9:00 AM + Maureen DeMaio-Esteves r/o Raymond & Matthew Esteves 5:00 PM + Madeline Neff r/o The Yessman Family Sunday - May 29 7:30 AM + Frank Mrozek r/o Daughter Fran Slahta & Family 9:00 AM - The People of Blessed Sacrament 10:30 AM + Madeline Neff r/o Bernadete McGovern 12:00 PM + Pat Monaghan -Mother of Susan Melchione r/o mother, Margaret From the Pastor s Desk Reflec ons on the Year of Mercy by John Paul II Christ emphasizes so insistently the need to forgive others that when Peter asked Him how many mes he should forgive his neighbor He answered with the symbolic number of "seventy mes seven," 131 meaning that he must be able to forgive everyone every me. It is obvious that such a generous requirement of forgiveness does not cancel out the objec ve requirements of jus ce. Properly understood, jus ce cons tutes, so to speak, the goal of forgiveness. In no passage of the Gospel message does forgiveness, or mercy as its source, mean indulgence towards evil, towards scandals, towards injury or insult. In any case, repara on for evil and scandal, compensa on for injury, and sa sfac on for insult are condi ons for forgiveness. Thus the fundamental structure of jus ce always enters into the sphere of mercy. Mercy, however, has the power to confer on jus ce a new content, which is expressed most simply and fully in forgiveness. Forgiveness, in fact, shows that, over and above the process of "compensa on" and "truce" which is specific to jus ce, love is necessary, so that man may affirm himself as man. Fulfillment of the condi ons of jus ce is especially indispensable in order that love may reveal its own nature. In analyzing the parable of the prodigal son, we have already called a en on to the fact that he who forgives and he who is forgiven encounter one another at an essen al point, namely the dignity or essen al value of the person, a point which cannot be lost and the affirma on of which, or its rediscovery, is a source of the greatest joy. 132 The Church rightly considers it her duty and the purpose of her mission to guard the authen city of forgiveness, both in life and behavior and in educa onal and pastoral work. She protects it simply by guarding its source, which is the mystery of the mercy of God Himself as revealed in Jesus Christ. Fr. Rick Memorials for the week of May 22-May 28 The Sanctuary Candle burns before the Blessed Sacrament: In Thanksgiving for blessings received 72nd Wedding Anniversary Phil and Patricia Thomas The Altar Bread and Wine: Luciano and Rita

3 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPDATES Religious Ed Summer Office Hours VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - June 27th thru July 1st. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Theme: CATHELITICS! Training to be Champions of Christ! Forms were sent home the week of April 4th, and are also available from the Religious Education Office. This program is for Pre-K thru 5th Grade. Volunteers needed for VBS: 8th Grade and High School students are needed to be group leaders. Sixth and 7th Graders may volunteer to be group helpers. Permission slips will be available and distributed the week of April 4th. Placement of volunteers will be left up to Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. O Hara. Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm Office Closed Office Closed The Religious Educa on Office will be closed on Monday, May 30, Happy Memorial Day! The Religious Education Office is open on Sundays from 8 AM to 1 PM. The following services are available: Registration can be completed for the school year. Registration can be completed for the June 27 to July 1 Vacation Bible School. Mass cards can be arranged. SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAM Just a gentle reminder: If you are interested in making meals for our Parish Families in need, please contact the Religious Education Office. Meals are distributed on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Your generosity and kindness are appreciated! Attention all 8th Graders! Service Hours are available starting the week of July 5, 2016 in the Religious Ed Office. Your choice of 10 AM to Noon or Noon to 2 PM, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Call the office at to schedule a time. 2 Sacrificial Giving May 15, 2016 $10,614 Thank you for your support!

4 Parish Organizations and Info ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY The mission of the Society is to honor the Blessed Mother by proclaiming the Good News of Christ, her Son, in our members' lives and in rela onships with others; to promote the praying of the Rosary; to encourage a spirit of friendship and coopera on among its members and to par cipate in parish ac vi es. There will be no mee ng in May. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women s mission is to respond with Christian values to the needs of women and their families. We are here to unite women of our Parish, to develop their spiritual growth and leadership potential and to encourage women to share their gifts from God with others in our Church and community. If you want to grow spiritually, while meeting and making new friends in a cordial, fun and very ful illing way, join us at our monthly meetings.. OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS Our Group makes Rosaries which are sent throughout the world to encourage praying of the Rosary and spreading its power and devotion. We do not meet during June, July,or August. Our meetings will resume in September. Interested in helping with this ministry? Please call Theresa Carson at A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emotional support, and opportunities for Social Activities. The Circle of Friends holds monthly meetings on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 2pm in Classroom 15. Our last meeting before vacation is Sunday, June 26th at 2 p.m., instead of June 19th - which is Father's Day. It will be our ice cream social. ALL ARE WELCOME! Activities/Meetings: SHIP Galley Soup Kitchen - Monday, May 23 VOCATIONS TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM We are on summer vacation. Meetings will resume in September. Have a great summer! PRAYER LINE Council of Catholic Women sponsors a Prayer Line. If you would like to request prayers or join the Prayer Line to offer prayers for the particular intentions of other Parishioners, call Gloria at or Barbara at Knights of Columbus Council #5959 Upcoming Ac vi es & Mee ngs : Sat. June 4 Food Drive, Kings, Bedminster. Mon. June 6 Officer s mee ng 6:30, Rosary 7:00 pm, Council mee ng 7:30 pm New Officer s Elec ons. Mon. June 20 - Rosary 7:00 pm, Council /Social mee ng 7:30 pm As Knights, we serve our parish and community through charity. We welcome all Catholic men 18 years and older to visit our website, to view our ac vi es and our principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. We invite all men 18 years and older to take the first step and join our council to help make a difference in our parish and community. Contact our Membership Director, DGK Dom Rizzitano, , about how to become a Knight. Thank you, Ron Christensen, Grand Knight The Voca on Seekers give special thanks to Liz Schambach, who took the voca ons traveling chalice home and prayed for Voca- ons, par cularly for seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen as well as Carl Sisolak from our parish. Please consider taking the chalice home to pray for voca ons. Your prayers are truly being answered! We especially need volunteers for June. Please sign up in the foyer and pick up and return the Voca on Traveling Chalice to the foyer. REMINDER - please remember to take the chalice on your selected date and return it by noon on Saturday. Thanks! VOCATIONS PRAY-A-DAY CLUB May 22 - Ray Daniel, Ken & Sally Erickson, Mary Ann Favetta 23 - Robert Erwin, Rita Homiak, Fay Nonnemacher 24 - Jim Brogan, Virginia Panicuci 25 - Leisa Begley, Sue Delaney, Tatiana Ho, Ella Loffelman, Diana Malone, Pete Sheridan 26 - Karen Hess, Joan & Lawrence Livornese 27 - Michael Addison, Sue Delaney, Mary Lou Elzer, the Freijomil Family 28 - Ro Bersch, Sue Delaney, Diana Malone, Mary Plicinik

5 Our Parish Prayers Info and Needs Parish Prayer Book of Intentions: In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every inten on in our hearts! No inten on is too big or too small for prayer! St. Paul reminds us: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 We are always in need of Eucharis c Ministers for pa ents at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset - every day of the week - for one hour - between 9am & 4pm If you can help us serve in this ministry, please contact michael.zurat@rwjuh.edu Please note, the hospital does require and provides a TB test, yearly free Flu shots, and a Photo ID. MAKE YOUR CHILD S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ONE! The Voca onist Sisters cordially invite parents of prospec ve students to visit the Nursery School and meet the staff. ENROLLING ALL CHILDREN FROM 2 ½ - 5 YEARS OF AGE For more informa on or ques ons, please call Sister Romilda at Fax: li lefriendsnursery@gmail.com BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE ACADIA NATIONAL PARK O Lord, be present with all those who serve our country. Comfort their spirits with your divine presence. Keep them close to You and grant them strength, wisdom and grace. Pfc Jim Donovan, Army EM3 Nicholas D. Hogan, Navy Lt Michael Marano, Army SPC William True, Army Lt Douglas Stahl, Navy CPT Ma hew McCarthy, Army SPC Alexander Meditz, Army CPT Michael Lyness, Army Sr. Chief Rich Symington, Navy 4 Pfc Sean Pieper Major Antonio Mar nez SSGT Kirk F. Smith Pfc Ryan Sternberg, Army CPT John Nastus, Army CPT Robert Emmons CPT Jeffrey Gray, Army If you have a family member, rela ve, or friend in the military, especially overseas, or in a dangerous assignment, please let us know so we can request the prayers of our parish family. Simply furnish their name, rank and Branch of Service. Our Knights of Columbus, Council #5959, regularly sends SHOEBOX packages to troops serving overseas when a current military address is provided. For more information, please call Al Beronio at The Circle of Friends' next bus trip is Tues. 9/27 - Fri. 9/ It includes 3 nights hotel stay directly on the Boothbay Harbor, 3 breakfasts, one dinner plus one Lobster Bake (or steak), admission to Acadia Na onal Park, Coastal Botanical Gardens and much more.. We will stop at L.L.Bean and Freeport Outlet shops also. Driver gratui es and travel protec on plan included. $704 per person, double occupancy. Early reserva on is recommended and necessary to hold space. For more informa on and reserva on, please call Irma Huhn at A en on: Persons who are sick or disabled, their caregivers and friends! Joins us for a special Year of Mercy Mass at the St. Francis Cathedral in Metuchen on Sunday, June 12, at 12 Noon. Enter through the Holy Door to receive a grace unique to this special extraordinary Jubilee year of Mercy. Light refreshments following mass. Contact the diocesan office at catholicswithdisabili es@gmail.com or to include your prayer inten ons in this mass. Sponsored by the Metuchen Office for Persons with Disabili es.

6 THANK YOU BISHOP CHECCHIO For Celebrating the Deanery Mass at Blessed Sacrament Thanks Also to All Who Assisted in Preparing for this Occasion, and All Who Attended this Mass and Warmly Welcomed Bishop Checcio! Bishop s Annual Appeal May 6, 2016 To date, the Development Department has received pledges totaling $ 168, and payments totaling $ 168, from 427 parishioners. This represents 110.4% of your $ 153, goal. Thank you for your efforts and generosity! 5