St. Bartholomew Church

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1 St. Bartholomew Church Pastoral Team Very Rev. Thomas J. Walsh Pastor Fr. Dario Endiape Parochial Vicar Deacons John H. Broehl Anthony J. Gostkowski John F. Kenny Phil Tartara John P. McShane (Emeritus) School Principal Ann Wierzbicki Director Religious Education Barbara Fitzgerald While Peter was still speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word. (First Reading) WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR LITURGICAL LIFE ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH 470 RYDERS LANE E AST BRUNSWICK, NJ S IXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER M AY 6,2018 Eucharist: Monday Friday : 8:30 A.M. Saturday: 8:00 A.M. Vigil: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 Noon Parish Center/Rectory Fax: School: Religious Education: Please visit our website Reconciliation: Adoration: Parish Center Hours: Saturday: 3:30 4:30 P.M. (or by appointment by calling the Parish Center) Every First Friday Noon to 7:00 p.m. October May Mon to Thurs. 9:00 am 4:00 pm Friday 9-12 NOON

2 MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY, May 5, 2018: Easter Weekday 5:00 P.M. Joseph Raymond Paone r/o Ann Paone SUNDAY, May 6, 2018: Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 A.M. Vivienne & John Gatarz r/o Family Ronald LaMarca r/o Patricia LaMarca 10:00 A.M. 5th Anniv. Donna Sica Bolstad r/o Raymond & Camille Bevere 12:00 P.M. Grace McCarron r/o Daniel & Elizabeth McCarron 13 Mothers Day May Crowning SVdP Corp. Comm. 8:00 a.m. 19 KoC Corp. Comm. 5:00 p.m. 25 Parish Office CLOSED Start of Summer Hrs. 28 Memorial Day Parish Office Closed 30 Confirmation 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, May 7, 2018: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Robert Creamer r/o The Family TUESDAY, May 8, 2018: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Michael Congiusta r/o The Family WEDNESDAY, May 9, 2018: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Nenita Felipe r/o The Family 7:00 P.M. William H. Sheedy r/o Family THURSDAY, May 10, 2018: The Ascension of the Lord 8:30 A.M. The Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Parish John E. McGinnis r/o Linda McGinnis 12Noon Emanuelle Manliclic r/o Ofrasio Family 7:00 P.M. Carolyn Maher r/o Deb & Phil Weydert FRIDAY, May 11, 2018: Easter Weekday 8:30 A.M. Mr. & Mrs. Chirico r/o The Maligranda Family SATURDAY, May 12, 2018: Easter Weekday Saints Nereus & Achileus Martyrs; Saint Pancras, Martyr 8:00 A.M. Barbara Fischer r/o Lisa & Matt Kelleman 5:00 P.M. Catherine & Gustav Verriest r/o Gail & Joseph Spinello SUNDAY, May 13, 2018: Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:00 A.M. Kyle Furey r/o The Furey Family Martha Hillier r/o Her Daughter, Elizabeth 10:00 A.M. Gliceria G. Batacan and Remedious F. Ruiz r/o The Family 12:00 P.M. Theresa Creamer r/o The Family Confirmation 2018 Very Rev. Thomas J. Walsh is pleased to announce we have received our date for Confirmation from the Bishop s Office. Bishop James Checchio will preside at the celebration of The Sacrament of Confirmation May 30, :00 p.m. St. Bartholomew Parish

3 INFANT BAPTISMS The Sacrament is celebrated on Sunday at 1:15 PM. by appointment only. A Pre-Baptism Catechetical Session is required for parents. Godparents (Sponsors) must be practicing Catholics and at least 14 years of age. A practicing non-catholic Christian may act as a witness along with a Catholic Sponsor. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We welcome all unbaptized individuals, friends, family members and neighbors who are not Roman Catholic Christians or those individuals within the Catholic Tradition who may have never received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist or Confirmation to participate in our parish program for adult Christian Initiation at this time. This program is also ideal for baptized Christians of other Christian denominations who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. If you know of someone who may wish to experience the richness of our Catholic Faith and who desires to participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church, please contact Barbara Bunag at MATRIMONY The Sacrament of Matrimony requires an extensive period of preparation. Contact must be made with Parish Center one year in advance. MINISTRY TO THE SICK The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the anointing of the sick is available to our parish sick and shut-ins upon request. Please inform the parish concerning the needs of the sick by calling the Parish Office. If any member of the parish is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office immediately so that a member of the Pastoral Staff may visit. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY WHO ARE SICK AS WELL AS THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this Sunday s Gospel, we are made aware of the love between the Father and the Son and that we are called by our Baptism into an intimate, loving relationship with God by the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. This love overflows into our lives with others and builds up the Body of Christ. This week we started our Bible Study on the letters of Saint Paul. We began the series with the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians. About 50 people were in attendance in the St. Vincent de Paul Room in the Parish Center. This week we will study the letter to the Galatians and I will move the venue to the alcove of the Church. Please contact Colleen Salvas at csalvas@rwjf.org if you are planning on attending. Work has been completed on the Pre-K playground and our students are enjoying being outside on these beautiful days. The playground is a Gift from Bobby and Lisa Hopkins in memory of their daughter, Ariella. We will have a formal dedication and blessing soon. In Christ, Fr. Thomas 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal Lighting a Fire in the Heart of Our World Final Stage - Still Time to Donate Thank you to all who have supported the 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal. We are in the final stage of the Appeal. And if you have not made a pledge or donation, there is still time to participate. Please mail your gift to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop s Annual Appeal, PO Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ or give online at We are encouraging the support of all our parishioners to meet our goal and help over 20 vital ministries throughout the Diocese funded by the Bishop's Appeal. April 28th & 29th, 2018: $18, To date, 536 parishioners have pledged $158,159 (of which $143,414 has been collected). These pledges show your overwhelming support which puts us at 91% of our $173,000 parish goal. If you haven't contributed already, please prayerfully considering making a gift as your means allow. Thank you for your generous support.

4 St. Bartholomew School 470 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ Tel Fax Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018 St. Vincent DePaul Society St. Bartholomew Conference May 5, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians and Parishioners, We have so much to be grateful for at St. Bartholomew School, especially our outstanding teachers and students! Our teachers are amazing educators who care deeply about the education of our students, so I am grateful for all that they do each day. Fourteen students were inducted into National Junior Honor Society on May 1. Congratulations to our students who excel not only academically, but also in the areas of leadership, service, and character. Thank you, Mrs. Fassold, for serving as chair. Congratulations to our second grade students who received Jesus for the first time on Saturday, May 5. The second graders and their families enjoyed a beautiful Family Day on Friday after the 8:30 am Mass, which was hosted by our second grade. Thank you, Mrs. Maligranda and Mrs. McGivney, for preparing our students so beautifully for this sacrament. Our Band and Chorus Spring Concert was held on May 3. Miss Malko and our talented students provided an enjoyable evening for all in attendance. Our Drama Club will be taught by master teacher Jason Gotay on May 7 after school. Please see the communication envelope for information about Drama Fun Night, which will be held on May 8 for students in PreK-Grade 2 and newly registered students, supported by the Drama Club. Tickets and ads are now on sale for the play, Into the Woods, which will take place on May 18 and 19. See the communication envelope for details. Race for Education, a fundraiser for our school, will be held on May 8. Students may dress in Gym uniforms and sneakers and please send in a water bottle for your child as they race in support of our school. We will be hosting the Rutgers Science Bus for our students in Grades 6-8 on May 9 and 10. Our students will enjoy wonderful, experiential learning experiences as they advance their knowledge and appreciation of Science! Thank you, Mrs. Laudicina, for coordinating this event. Our Pre-K 3 and 4 will host Mothers Day Tea on May 10. Please see teachers websites for details. Please join us Friday, May 11, during the 8:30 am Mass when we crown the Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Our eighth grade will crown May and our second grade students are invited to wear their First Communion outfits for this special event. Please see the teachers websites for details. Please see the communication envelope for information about Ariella Hopkins Day, which will take place on May 19. Barnes and Noble East Brunswick Night will be held on May 24 from 5:00-8:00 pm. There will be readings by the faculty, Lego table, craft table, and cupcake decorating table set up. Our Drama Club will also perform. Details will be in the communication envelope. Thank you, Mrs. Phillips, for coordinating this great event! Please reserve June 3 when Mrs. Whipkey, assistant librarian, will be honored with the Monsignor Kelly Award at the 10:00 am Mass for service to our parish and school. All are invited to attend Mass and the reception that follows. I wish you a peaceful and blessed week and thank you for your support as we continue to live our mission: To love, educate, and inspire our children to live the teachings of Jesus Christ. God bless you, Mrs. Ann Wierzbicki, R.N., M.A.E./Ed.S. Principal St Vincent de Paul society has a client who is looking for a full size bed and either a twin bed or futon. Anyone who may be able to help can contact me at The St. Vincent de Paul Society is very grateful for the generous food, monetary, and gi dona ons we have received from our parishioners and parishioners of Immaculate Concep on Parish. In March, we delivered 89 bags of food and 7 bo les of detergent to 10 different families. Thank you so much for your generosity! Spirit of St. Vincent In other words, amid the thicket of precepts and prescrip ons, Jesus clears a way to seeing two faces, that of the Father and that of our brother. He does not give us two more formulas or two more commands. He gives us two faces, or be er yet, one alone: the face of God reflected in so many other faces. For in every one of our brothers and sisters, especially the least, the most vulnerable, the defenseless and those in need, God s very image is found. Indeed, with the scraps of this frail humanity, the Lord will shape his final work of art. For what endures, what has value in life, what riches do not disappear? Surely these two: the Lord and our neighbor. These two riches do not disappear! (Pope Francis, Apostolic Exhorta on: Gaudete et Exsultate, 2018, #61) About the Society Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We can be reached at or by at info@ebsvdp.org. If ge ng involved and helping others is something you've been meaning to do, please consider this an invita on to join us!

5 ALTAR ROSARY UPCOMING EVENTS May 7 Monthly Meeting, 2:00pm Knights of Columbus Hall May Crowning and Spring Flower Fair May 21- Executive Board Meeting, 2:00pm Msgr. Alliegro Rm. All women of the Parish are always welcome to attend any of our monthly meetings held on the first Monday of the month. Being a Rosarian honors Mary in whose care Jesus has placed us. Consider joining the Altar Rosary of St. Bartholomew, please call Ann Marie Broehl or Nellie Moran PLEASE PRAY THE ROSARY WITH FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE GOD BLESS, PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A course in Chris an Maturity, There s Always More, is being offered by The Body of Christ Prayer Group at: St. Francis Cathedral, 528 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ, In the Community Room, located below the Cathedral. Enter from Cathedral parking lot on Library Place. 8 pm to 9:30 pm - Thursday evenings. More Love: May 17, 24 & 31, 2018 More Power: June 14, 21 & 28, Join us & experience: More Love of God & More Power of the Holy Spirit in your life. (For informa on - contact Tom mockofam@optonline.net St. Bartholomew Columbietts THANK YOU!!! A big thank you to all Columbiettes (and husbands) who helped in any way make our Wine Tasting event such a huge success. Also, thanks to all who came out to support our charitable endeavors. As we heard over and over again, This is the BEST Wine Tasting in the entire area. As the Columbiette year winds down, Jesus call to service never winds down. Following are some of the events still to come: May: Cook and serve a meal at the Oznam Family Shelter June: 1) Assemble backpacks with school supplies and toiletry bags for those less fortunate. These will be brought to the Columbiettes Annual Convention. 2) Host Southeast NJ Chapter Meeting 3) NJ State Columbiettes Convention Sept: Gear up for a new year! If you would like to answer Jesus call to service and feel that the Columbiettes might be a way to go while enjoying the company of a great group of women, then CALL JEANETTE at (908)

6 KNIGHTS KORNER KNIGHTS COUNCIL MEMBER- SHIP INFORMATION Knights Council meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 7:30pm. For membership information please contact our Membership Director Brother Joe Baker at or KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KNIGHTLIFE / WEB SITE Any articles or information you would like to enter into the KnightLife or our Web Site send to jpabaker@aol.com. Our Web Site is to view all Council and Assembly activities and information. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL & ASSEMBLY 3583 MEETINGS The next Assembly meeting will be on Wednesday May 9, at 7:30pm. The next Council meeting will be on Wednesday May 16 th at 7:30pm. THE ST. BARTHOLOMEW SCHOOL COMMUNITY CONGRATULATES THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS WHO WERE INDUCTED INTO THE AVE MARIA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY ON MAY 1, 2018 Elizabeth B. Cindy M. Sophia B. Tracy M. Jackson B. Eunice M. Mia D. Vivianna M. Alexander F. Caden M. Daniel G. Lilliel S. Nicholas J. Nathaniel Y. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORPORATE MASS The next Corporate Mass will be on Saturday May 19 th at 5pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLD SHIELD AWARDS The annual Gold Shield Awards honoring Police, Firemen and EMT personnel who have shown great distinction in their community. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2018 Gold shield Awards Sunday May 6 th Cheesecake Sale May 26/27 June 2/3 Oldies Night - Saturday June 2 nd Blood Drive - Sunday June 10 th CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM St. Bart s Evening Bible Study with Father Tom! When: Tuesday evenings Time: 7:30p 8:30p (May 1 st June 26 th ) Location: ALCOVE OF THE CHURCH Fr. Tom will share his knowledge and understanding of the Bible and bring the Word of God to life, at each weeks meeting. If you are interested in joining us, please contact, Colleen Salvas, csalvas@rwjf.org or call Please bring your Bible, or other electronic device, to follow along with Fr. Tom and others in the group. Thank you, Colleen Salvas

7 FAITH DIRECT May can be a busy month. Are you booking travel for Memorial Day? Gearing up for summer vacation? Consider enrolling in egiving through Faith Direct to make sure your gifts reach St. Bartholomew Church when you cannot, and our ministries can continue uninterrupted. 3rd Annual ARIELLA HOPKINS DAY Family Fun for Everyone Saturday May 19, 2018 The American Legion Pavilion 4 JFK Drive Milltown, NJ Noon 7 p.m. $15 Per Ticket Kids under 4 are free! Registration for All students must register for Religious Education Classes for the school year by June 30. Forms and Instructions can be found on the Parish Website in the Religious Education header. All students must be from a registered Parish family. New students to the program must provide baptismal information and or transfer information from your prior parish. As a reminder the diocesan policy is that it is a two year preparation for the reception of the sacraments. Class lists will be posted on or about September 9 in the Narthex of the Church. Classes will resume on September 25/27, The Program is always in need of Catechists and Aides. Please consider helping out in this Ministry. Admission Includes: *Food, Beverages, and Desserts *Live Music *Activities for kids of all ages* And So Much More! Hosted by American Legion Post 25 All proceeds go to the Ariella Hopkin s Scholarship to St. Bartholomew School And The S.A.L. Post 25 to support our Veterans! Contact Bobby for tickets (732)

8 Altar Rosary Society Invites ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH To their June Luncheon On Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Lago 230 Washington Place North Brunswick, NJ 12:30 4:30 p.m. Menu Includes choice of entrée: Chicken Francaise, London Broil, Salmon Vegetarian Meal Available $23.00 New Members Installed at Luncheon - Reservation to: Lucy Perrino, 8 Henry St. Milltown, NJ Phone: Name: Phone Address: Total Amount of Check $ Entrée Please Seat me with

9 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018 First Holy Communion 2018