ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH, MANVILLE, NEW JERSEY

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1 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH, MANVILLE, NEW JERSEY Monday, December 19 (Poniedziałek) 8:00AM Zofia Malinowska r/o Marian & Maria Puzio 11:00AM Stanley & Wanda Bilski r/o Paul Mroz Tuesday, December 20 (Wtorek) 8:00AM Health of Ryan McKee r/o mother & family 11:00AM Mass and OLPH Novena in English Wednesday, December 21 (Środa) - Peter Canisius 11:00AM Rose Jablonski r/o Bildeyko Family 7:00PM OLPH Novena and Mass in Polish Thursday, December 22 (Czwartek) 8:00AM Kazimierz Wiercinski r/o wife & family 11:00AM Theresa Kaschak r/o Chet & Nialetta Makowski Friday, December 23 (Piątek) John of Kanty 11:00AM Helen Sudul r/o husband & sons 11:30AM Divine Mercy Devotion in English 7:00PM Jan Lesniewski r/o wife & son Saturday, December 24 (Sobota) Christmas Eve 4:00PM Birthday Party for Jesus Children s Liturgy 10:00PM Midnight Mass in English (For All Parishioners) 12:00AM Midnight Mass in Polish (For All Parishioners) Sunday, December 25 (Niedziela) Christmas Day 7:00AM For All Parishioners 8:30AM For All Parishioners 10:00AM For All Parishioners 11:30AM For All Parishioners The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for the repose of the soul of Louis Forsthoffer at the request of his wife, Celeste. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father." - Lk 1:30-32 READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2011 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79 Next Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT On this final Sunday of Advent, the Church s liturgy and scriptures bid us rejoice as the clouds prepare to rain down the Just One, and as the earth prepares to be opened and bring forth a Savior (Entrance Antiphon). Gathered in God s presence to worship as we conclude this Advent time of preparation, we pray that as Jesus draws near to us in the Christmas celebration of his Nativity, he may find us watchful in prayer and exultant in his praise (Preface II of Advent). It seems that angels are everywhere at Christmas. In today's Gospel Gabriel comes to Mary to announce that she will bear the Savior. In other stories at this time of year, an angel comes to Zechariah and Elizabeth to announce the birth of John the Baptist. An angel appears to Joseph to tell him to welcome Mary into his home. Angels appear to the shepherds to proclaim the birth of Christ, and to the Magi to warn them to flee from Herod after they have presented their gifts to the newborn King. In our popular culture, angels adorn the Christmas cards we send, are put up on our front lawns, and festoon the house in various decorations. In an argument that reflects the different perspectives of the two Gospel stories of the birth of Jesus, families debate what will sit atop the Christmas tree: a star-which reveals the birth of Christ in Matthew's Gospel-or an angel-which heralds the birth of the Savior to the shepherds in the story written down in Luke. Mary was hardly the first to be visited by an angel. They have a solid history in the Bible. But Mary's quick assent to the will of God is an example for all of us who follow Christ. She was willing to accept what God wanted of her, that is, to become the mother of his Son. And it was the angel that conveyed the message. So with all of the images of angels that surround us at this time of year, it might be good to ask ourselves who are the real angels in our lives. As with Mary, there may be people around us who give insight into the will of God for us. As with the Magi, there may be people who give us warnings about the paths to follow in life. As with Joseph, there may be those who give specific direction about what is right. They are all our angels Liturgical Publications Inc

2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT TODAY, DECEMBER 18 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK. In case of an emergency, please call THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 CHOIR PRACTICE 7:30PM. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO MORNING MASSES TODAY. THE SACRED HEART ADULT CHOIR CORDIALLY INVITES EVERYONE TO THE CHRISTMAS EVE 10:00 P.M. MASS. A PRELUDE OF BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS MUSIC WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 P.M. JOIN US ON THIS HOLIEST OF NIGHTS! NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 May the blessings of this Holy Season be yours in abundance. Ogłoszenia Parafialne Niedziela, 18 grudzień CZWARTA NIEDZIELA ADWENTU BIURO PARAFIALNE BĘDZIE NIECZYNNE PRZEZ CAŁY TYDZIEŃ. W RAZIE KONIECZNOŚCI PROSZĘ DZWONIĆ POD NASTĘPUJĄCY NR TEL Sobota, 24 grudzień UWAGA: NIE MA MSZY SW. O 7 I 8 RANO!!! Niedziela, 25 grudzień Niech błogosławieństwo Bożej Dzieciny spłynie na Was w obfitości, w tym świętym czasie. OPŁATEK RADIO MARYJA odbędzie się w niedzielę 15 stycznia 2012 w Szkole Christe the King. Bilety są do nabycia w biurze parafialnym do 7 stycznia. Zapraszamy! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES LEKCJE KATECHEZY TUESDAY - WTOREK Grades 2 & 4 4:00 5:15PM Klasy 2 i 4 od 16:00 do 17:15 Grades 7 & 8 5:30 6:45PM Klasy 7 i 8 od 17:30 do 18:45 WEDNESDAY - ŚRODA Grades 1 & 3 4:00 5:15PM Klasy 1 i 3 od 16:00 do 17:15 Grades 5 & 6 5:30 6:45PM Klasy 5 i 6 od 17:30 do 18:45 Thank you to all our parishioners and friends who participated in our Giving Tree. The response and your generosity were overwhelming. A special thank you to our Angel Helpers, who sorted, packed and delivered the gifts and gift certificates to our less fortunate parishioners and friends. I know that many had a much better Christmas and were touched by your generosity and love. May our Lord God and Loving Father bless you all! Thank you again!!! Fr. Stan 2011 Bishop s Annual Appeal In Faith, With Hope As Christmas nears, you are asked to make a special effort to remember the 2011 Bishop s Annual Appeal. It is a gift, given in faith, that provides enduring hope for thousands of people throughout the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider making a gift today. SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, January 8, 2012 CARITAS CHAMBER CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Caritas Chamber Chorale will present a Christmas concert at Sacred Heart Church on Sunday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. Based in Central Jersey, the Chorale was founded by Barbara Sanderman and numbers 23 singers from various communities who specialize in a cappella sacred music. The Chorale will present the program AND HAVE YOU COME WITH US TO DWELL, featuring new arrangements of familiar carols, as well as 16 th century Spanish carols, the medieval There Is No Rose, the Biebl Ave Maria, Poulenc s O magnum mysterium, and more. Bring family and friends to this wonderful musical event. The concert is FREE.

3 DECEMBER 18, 2011 We ask you for your prayers for the health of those in need, especially: Cecelia Bladzinski, John Bontempo, Vincent Chiusano, Anne Falencki, Helen Gazo, Dorothy Gluch, Teddy Horuszak, Maryann Hughes, Raul Jaime, Estelle Kaminski, Stephen Kenosky, Theresa Kraska, Wiktoria Lach, Josephine Martens, Gloria Massarelli, Anna Nawracaj, John Nieliwocki, Hunter Norz, Dolores Novicky, Marie Panasewicz, Robert Petsko, Albert Stanski, Zdzislaw Szczepanski, Walter Urbanowicz, Cindy Weigel, Joan Wilczek, Robert Zamorski Sr., and Maria Zurawiecki. God of all consolation give life and health to our sisters and brothers for whom we pray in your Holy Name. Amen. Doskonały pokarm dla ducha! Wspaniały prezent dla przyjaciół! Popularnie napisana książka o nauczaniu Błogosławionego Papieża Jana Pawła II jest doskonałym pokarmem dla duszy i dobrą lekturą na długie zimowe wieczory. Prawie we wszystkich encyklikach nasz Wielki Rodak wyraża wobec Maryi synowskie zawierzenie. Podkreśla, że życie człowieka jest w rękach Boga że są to ręce miłujące, podobne dłoniom matki, która tuli, karmi i pilęgnuje swoje dziecko. Wobec trudnych i bolesnych problemów współczesnego świata, Papież, człowiek wielkiej modlitwy, zachowuje radość i optymizm. Zamiast zbrojnej przemocy, drogę do pokoju upatruje w dialogu z innymi religiami. Utwierdza w wierze, zachęca do duchowego rozwoju, broni świętości ycia i ludzkiej godności, ukazuje wieczny wymiar ludzkiej pracy. (This book is also available in English: THE ENCYCLICALS OF JOHN PAUL II: Foundations of Catholic Faith and Morality). KSIĄŻKĘ MOŻNA NABYĆ W TUTEJSZYM KOŚCIELE Great Nourishment for Your Soul! Please pray for all of our men and women serving in the Armed forces, especially Staff Sargeant Francis Fiduk III Pvt. Christopher Foley Sergeant Paul A. Incao Captain James A. Jablonski Jr. Captain Michael Klueber Staff Sergeant Jeff Morella USMC Specialist Peter E. Richards Lieutenant Commander Peter G. Rybski, Jr. PFC Steven Ubry CMA Mark J. Walyga Please let us know if you have a family member who is serving in the military and we will acknowledge them in our weekly bulletin. Please share the good new with us when one of the above soldiers returns home! Prayer for Parish Development Father in Heaven, send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us with your wisdom. Counsel us to know your way. Give us the understanding we need to discern your will. Give us fortitude and courage to do what is right. Give us vision for our future which lies in your hands. Give us the gift of piety in all that we do, so that we might please you in all things. We ask this Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessed Pope John Paul II challenges us to take our humanity in Christian vocations within the divine plan of salvation. While showing the true value of work, the Pope warns the contemporary world against objectification and depersonalization of human work that degrade our humanity. He has the caring concern of a loving father for the world s greater comprehensive welfare of humanity. The deep and knowledgeable teachings of the Blessed Pope John Paul II have been written in the book The Encyclicals of John Paul II: Foundations of Catholic Faith and Morality in language easy for all to comprehend. The Imprimatur has been granted by Bishop Serratelli, and Foreword has been written by Msgr. Raymond Kupke. (This book is also available in Polish language: ENCYKLIKI PAPIEŻA JANA PAWŁA II: Fundamenty wiary i moralności katolickiej). YOU CAN OBTAIN THE BOOK IN THIS CHURCH HOLY FAMILY FEAST DAY On Friday, December 30, 2011 we will be celebrating all milestone wedding anniversaries, i.e., 5, 10, 20, 25, etc with a special blessing at the 11:00AM Mass. Please call the parish office and let us know if you would like to participate. UROCZYSTOŚĆ ŚWIĘTEJ RODZINY W Piatek, 30 grudnia na Mszy św. o godz AM (w języku angielskim) oraz o godz 7:00PM (w języku polskim) będziemy celebrować jubileusze małżeństwa. Zainteresowanych udziałem w tych uroczystościach prosimy o zgłoszenie się do biura.

4 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT God s Plan for Giving SUPPORTING SACRED HEART CHURCH The envelopes for the weekend of December 11, 2011 totaled: 6:00 PM.. $1, :00 AM.. $ :30 AM.. $1, :00 AM.. $1, :30 AM.. $1, $5, Offertory Collection for Dec. 10/11, 2011: $5, Offertory Collection for Dec. 11/12, 2010: $5, Children s Contributions $ Thank you for your generosity and support. May God bless you. Fr. Stan FROM THE PASTOR: Do not be afraid, Mary. - Luke 1:30 It can be a little scary to do as God asks to give Him the first fruits of our time, talent and treasure. The comforting words the angel spoke to Mary can comfort us, too, when we strive to be good Christian stewards Do not be afraid. Fr. Stan OUR CHILDREN S GIFTS TO SACRED HEART CHURCH Children s Good Deeds for the week: I took care of my brother. Julia Used my patience. Destiny I fed my dog. Steven I walked my dog. Alyssa Helped Dad put up decorations. Hunter Washed the dishes. Chris I helped my Mom clean. Abigail I played nicely with my cousin Katie. Kyla Took care of my cousin Daniel. Caroline I bought gifts for my mother & father with my own allowance. Mary I kept my room clean & helped with clothes. Novena I helped clean the dining room. Justin I helped my Mom wash the dishes. Anna Cleaning up. Sofia I helped my sister get dressed. Natalia I listened to my parents. Logan I helped Mom make dinner. Jayla I helped clean up the toys. Jaden I helped at breakfast. Ryan I helped Babci with her walker. Alina Important Parish Information 98 South 2 nd Avenue, PO Box 924, Manville, NJ Website: Addresses: pastor@sacred-heart-church.org parish@sacred-heart-church.org cemetery@sacred-heart-church.org Parish Staff Rev. Stanislaw Slaby, C.Ss.R., Pastor Rev. Wojciech Kusek, C.Ss.R., Associate Pastor; Deacon Bill Stefany Mrs. Ann Straszewski, Parish Secretary; Mrs. Maribeth Thomaszfski, Cemetery Manager Telephone Numbers PARISH OFFICE (908) PARISH FAX (908) THE REDEMPTORISTS (908) CEMETERY OFFICE (908) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (908) MUSIC MINISTRY (908) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (908) ALTAR-ROSARY SOCIETY (908) CHURCH USHERS (908) CHURCH AUDITORIUM (908) Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM Saturdays and Evenings: By Appointments Masses Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00PM (English) Sunday Masses English: 8:30AM & 10:00AM Polish: 7:00AM & 11:30AM Weekdays Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:00AM (Polish) & 11:00AM (English); Wednesday & Friday - 11:00AM (English); 7:00PM (Polish) Saturday - 8:00AM (Polish) & 11:00AM & 6:00PM (English); Eve of Holy Day of Obligation 6:00PM (English) Holy Day of Obligation English: 11:00AM Polish: 7:00PM Sacrament of Penance (English & Polish) Saturday 11:30AM to 12:30PM; 4:45PM to 5:45PM

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