January 13, The Baptism of the Lord West Bangs Avenue Neptune, New Jersey 07753

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1 3455 West Bangs Avenue Neptune, New Jersey Parish Office Parish School JSUMC January 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord

2 Parish Served By: Fr. H. Todd Carter PASTOR Fr. Leon Buni Hospital Chaplain Deacon John Klincewicz Deacon Robert Cerefice Sr. Bernadette Schuler, osf Director of Religious Education Ms. Cynthia A. Reimer, M. Ed. School Principal Christa Dalmazio Director of Music Mass Schedule Monday thru Saturday: Saturday Vigil: Sunday: 9:00 AM (except some holidays) 4:00 PM 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:30 PM Parish Membership All new families are welcomed and encouraged to join Holy Innocents Parish as soon as possible by contacting the Parish Office, or by submitting the online registration form at Baptism Baptisms are celebrated the 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Class is held on the first Friday of the month. Please call the Parish Office to arrange a baptism or to schedule preparation class. Marriage Arrangements should be made at least one year prior to the date of Wedding. Engaged Encounter or Pre-Cana Conference is required and suggested 6 months before Wedding. Sunday weddings are not celebrated in this parish. Reconciliation Saturdays 5:00-5:30 PM Please remember Holy Innocents Church in your Will. Page 2-608

3 + MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY, January 12, :00 A.M. JOSEPH FREDA r/b Family 4:00 P.M. GABRIELLA COLANGELO r/b Family JOHN P. MATTHEWS r/b Wife & family SUNDAY, January 13, :00 A.M. FRAN GLENNON r/b Joan & Ed Ziegler NORMA FELEO r/b Gallera family 10:00 A.M. MARY ANN CARTON r/b Sternik family RICHARD SPRINGER r/b Jim & Pat Monroe 12:00 P.M. PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 5:30 P.M. JOHN & CLARA CAVANAUGH r/b Family KYLE JANECZEK & MARY NIGRO r/b Peterson family MONDAY, January 14, :00 A.M. JOHN J. FLETCHER r/b Ed Fletcher TUESDAY, January 15, :00 A.M. KATHY BERNING r/b Palmie Cummings BETTY COUSINS WEDNESDAY, January 16, :00 A.M. MA CARMEN ROSARIO ABAO r/b Henry Menchu & EJ JERRY DIX r/b Eileen & Jack Harrington THURSDAY, January 17, :00 A.M. MARK MAGUIRE r/b Roberts family WILLIAM LYVER r/b Wife & family FRIDAY, January 18, :00 A.M. JOAN & JOHN MOLLOY, JR. r/b Family SATURDAY, January 19, :00 A.M. ROBERT BENNETT r/b Sternik family 4:00 P.M. JOSEPH CASSIDY r/b Frank & Rachel Mastrolia LIVING & DEC D MBRS REILLY & SAVAGE FAMILIES r/b Family SUNDAY, January 20, :00 A.M. FRAN GLENNON r/b Sean & Pat McGinley GINA IANNELLI r/b Iannelli family 10:00 A.M. ROGER LeVALLEY r/b Brenda Sternik CHARLES F. MOORE III r/b Galante family 12:00 P.M. ED MARTZ r/b Family OWEN RAYMOND r/b Alwell family 5:30 P.M. PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Dear Parishioners, It is very common during the New Year to take on a resolution as a way to improve oneself and to build virtue. In case anyone wanted to try to improve themselves spiritually, I would like to make the following suggestions. Just remember to take things slowly, since trying to start too many things at once will lead to not doing any of them. Pray daily. Praying is one of the most important things someone can do for their spiritual life. Scripture tells us we should be constantly praying. (Rom 12:12) There are many ways for people to pray, they could come to adoration which we have in the mornings on First Fridays, throughout the day on Thursdays or even coming to daily Mass. Even if one cannot come to Church, it is very easy to pick up praying by praying the Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet or Lectio Divina. Read the Bible. In order to know God, you have to know what God has said to us. God has inspired people to write down His Word to communicate what is necessary for salvation. So, it is worth it for all Christians to study sacred scripture (and Catholics ought to be the most Christian of the Christians). If you think you need help to read the Bible, I am starting another Bible Study in March based on John Bergsma's "New Testament Basics for Catholics," and I will update you all about it in a future bulletin article. Read a holy book. It is also important to see how the Church reflects on the Divine Revelation that God gives us. There are tons of great spiritual books out that reflect on the spiritual life, history of the Church and teaching the faith. In a few weeks, I will be announcing the new book I plan to read for Reading Group. So, if you would like to read a good book and discuss it with people, I will let you know all about it soon. Go to confession. I love experiencing the mercy of God this sacrament provides. If it has been over a year, definitely go to confession sometime this year. Eventually for this Lent, I will announce additional confession times. But, in the mean time, a priest should be available after every Saturday night Mass or by appointment. Do something good for others. There are countless ways to be charitable towards others. Someone could work in a soup kitchen, help out a program for our St. Vincent de Paul, be involved with the Knights of Columbus or any number of other charities. Giving to others is a trait of someone in the Kingdom of God and so all Christians should exhibit generosity. Try something new. Sometimes we can be stuck in our own habits and not want to veer off the path of what we know. We could even be afraid of losing time to something we do not enjoy. However, while we avoid bad experiences, we are not open to what could be a great experience. So, it might be great to try something completely out of the blue, just once. Did you ever want to go to a Bible Study but couldn't work up the courage? Go to one, just once. Do you think board games are lame and don't see why I talk about them so much? Well, check out Parish Board Game Night, just once. (And if you let me know you're coming, I can make sure there will be people to help you with the games.) I can go on, but I think you get the idea. I hope you all have a prosperous and holy new year. We have a God who loves us so much that He wants us to learn to love Him more. May you be open to wherever God wishes you to be. God bless! Father Carter Page 3-608

4 Our Promise To Protect The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, please report that abuse through the diocesan Abuse Hotline or by abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities. Catholic Radio Experience the Joy of the Gospel! Tune in to Catholic Radio WFJS 89.3 FM. Download the free Domestic Church Media app and subscribe to our podcasts, or listen live online at * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Vincent s Legacy This is a Diocesan-wide furniture ministry wherein help is given to provide families in need with furniture and home décor. There are many opportunities to become involved. It s not just about moving furniture. Organizational help is needed in the warehouse area! Please for info: furniture@svdptrenton.org for more information, to volunteer, or to donate furniture. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please patronize the businesses and professionals who advertise in this publication, and when you do, mention where you saw their ad. Their advertising makes it possible for us to provide this weekly bulletin to our parishioners. As well, if you have a local business, and would like to inquire about ad space, please call the publishing company directly at Thank you! Reading Group This group, run by Fr. Carter, meets bi -weekly, Thursdays at 7 pm in the conference room. Please Father if you would like more information about their current book and/or future books: toddcarterpriest@gmail.com. Tentative Reading Group dates: Jan. 10 & 17, Feb. 14, Mar. 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 6 & 20. Reading Group dates are subject to change as necessary. Page 4-608

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6 ALTAR SERVERS for January 19th & 20th Sat., 4 pm: Savannah Isacson, Gianna & Jack Narciso Sun., 8 am: Justin Morales 10 am: Dominic Baltazar, Angel Gallera, Ruffa Tubig & Luke Davis 12 Noon: Jarod Alviola, Kelvin & Kurt Langomes 5:30 pm: Gabriella Cohen, Adrianna & Andrei Vergara PLEASE PRAY FOR Dorothy Johnson, Vincent Marzulli, Bronislow & Zofia Buczek, Manuel Canencia, Annemarie Logan, Kathy Butch, Bruce Lyon, Fr. Leon, Janet Palmer, Fr. Bausch Eucharistic Adoration is held at Holy Innocents every Thursday (except holidays and holy days) 9:30 am-9 pm AND on First Fridays from 9:30 am-2 pm. Special thanks to all who make regular Adoration possible here at Holy Innocents! Please invite your friends and family members to participate! Holy Innocents Seniors Club meets on the 1st Friday of the month (during the school year) at 1:30 pm in the cafeteria. If you would like more information about this group, call Alice Kohlman Next meeting: February 1st. Electronic Giving Available If you are interested in taking advantage of the Electronic Giving, please sign up by visiting and clicking the appropriate link. After enrolling in this electronic offering program, you may no longer need your supply of stewardship envelopes. Please call the Parish Office x110 if you need to discontinue envelopes. Holy Communion From The Chalice will be suspended at this time in the interest of public health and wellness. There will only be a need for 2 or 3 Extraordinary Ministers at each Mass, depending on whether or not there is a Deacon of the Mass. We will announce when receiving the Precious Blood will resume. ** Please remember to check on your elderly friends and relatives during the winter months! You d be surprised what a friendly face can do to brighten their day. If they live alone, they may need someone to drop in from time to time and make sure they are safe and well. ** St. Vincent depaul Society Holy Innocents SVDPS provides financial assistance and also maintains a small (non -perishables only) food pantry to assist residents of Neptune and a limited surrounding area. Please call x124 for information or assistance. Someone is available at the pantry on Sundays following the 10 am & 12 Noon Masses. SVDPS gratefully accepts local grocery store gift cards, as well as monetary donations through the poor boxes in church and the green Social Concerns envelopes. There s always a need for helping hands. Anyone interested in volunteering with this ministry, please call for more information. Music Ministry Our Folk Group (12 Noon Mass on Sunday) is looking for more musicians! If you play guitar, cello, violin, or another acoustic instrument and would like to join us, please see Christa Dalmazio, Music Director, or christadalmazio@gmail.com. The Folk Group rehearses Tuesday, 6:30-7 pm in church and Sunday 11:30 am before Mass. Parish Game Night Friday, February 15th. Game night happens at 5 pm in the cafeteria. All ages are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult). You may bring your own game, or play one that is provided. Pizza & drinks are served, and a free-will offering is taken. Gamers are encouraged to bring a snack or dessert to share. Schedule for the Coming Week Sat., Jan. 12 5:00 pm Confessions Sun., Jan. 13 8:45 am Religious Ed (K-6) 1:30 pm HIS Home Games in gym 2:00 pm Filipino Mass 7:00 pm AA in cafeteria Mon., Jan. 14 7:00 pm Religious Ed (7 & 8) Tue., Jan. 15 9:30 am Rosary Makers in Relig. Ed Annex 4:15 pm Religious Ed (K-6) 6:00 pm Cohort in conference room 6:30 pm Folk Group rehearsal in church 7:00 pm RCIA in faculty lounge 7:00 pm Choir rehearsal in church Thur., Jan. 17 9:30 am-9:00 pm Adoration 6:30 pm AA in cafeteria 7:00 pm Reading Group in conference room Fri., Jan. 18 6:00 pm HIS Pep Rally in gym Sat., Jan. 19 5:00 pm Confessions Sun., Jan. 20 8:45 am Religious Ed (K-6) 1:30 pm Baptisms in church 1:30 pm HIS Home Games in gym 7:00 pm AA in cafeteria Mon., Jan. 21 Offices Closed NO Religious Ed (7 & 8) Tue., Jan. 22 9:30 am Rosary Makers in Relig. Ed Annex 4:15 pm Religious Ed (K-6) 6:30 pm Folk Group rehearsal in church 7:00 pm RCIA in faculty lounge 7:00 pm Choir rehearsal in church Page 6-608