ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CHURCH

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1 ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CHURCH 220 East Blancke Street Linden, New Jersey Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015 Mission Statement Rectory Hussa Street We, the community of St. Elizabeth empowered by the Holy Spirit, are the instrument that enables all, bound together in love and thanksgiving, to realize that the Lord is our Savior. This is achieved through worship, the proclamation of the Word, mutual concern and service. Phone Rectory Office Hours... Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Served by Pastor Rev. Edgardo P. Jocson Parochial Vicar Rev. Alexander Cruz Permanent Deacon Deacon John Bejgrowicz Executive Assistant Debbie Mastroeni Fax Eucharist Religious Education Parish ... office@stelizabethlinden.org Parish Website... Saturday Evenings... 4:00 pm Sundays...8:00, 10:00 am & 12:00 noon Filipino-Tagalog Mass, every second Sunday of the Month...2:00 pm Weekdays...8:00 am & 12:05 pm Saturdays...12:05 pm only First Friday...11:00 am, Holy Hour Reconciliation Holy Days...8:00 am, 12:05 pm & 7:00 pm Holidays...9:00 am only Monday - Saturday After the Noon Mass Saturday 3:00 to 3:45 pm or call for an appointment CCD Coordinator Eva Tripodi Ministry to the Sick Trustees Anne J. Ferguson Edward A. Esposito Hospital Visitation Present privacy regulations require the family to notify the parish of hospitalized parishioners. Please call the Rectory Office to arrange a visit. Music Director/Organist Juan Pineda Baptisms Contact the Rectory Office for date and Preparation Class. Homebound Please let us know of any parishioners, unable to attend church, wishing to receive the Sacraments Anointing of the Sick & Communion. Marriage Contact the Rectory Office at least one year in advance. Parish Membership We welcome new members to our parish. Registering helps us know you are one of us. Please visit the Rectory Office.

2 Fourth Sunday of Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19-20, 2015 Saturday December 19 th 4:00 pm Anne & Frank Borowicz, Sr. ~ Donna & Richard Borowicz Sunday December 20 th 8:00 am Intentions of Andrew & Diane Kuhtik ~ John & Mary Kuhtik 10:00 am Mae & Walter Kwasnick ~ son Karl 12:00 pm Msgr. Joseph Petrillo ~ Doris Monday December 21 st 8:00 am People of the Parish 12:05 pm Sidney Stiller ~ mom Edith Stiller Tuesday December 22 nd 8:00 am Irma A. Olmann ~ Guerline & Calixte 12:05 pm Ed Martis ~ family Wednesday December 23 rd 8:00 am Lorenza Tamayo ~ family 12:05 pm Lorenza Tamayo ~ family Thursday December 24 th 8:00 am Thank you God for all my Blessings ~ Mary Wnek 12:05 pm Mary De Rose ~ family 4:00 pm Christmas Mass Remembrance Midnight Christmas Mass Remembrance Friday December 25 th 8:00 am Christmas Mass Remembrance 10:00 am Christmas Mass Remembrance 12:00 pm Christmas Mass Remembrance Saturday December 26 th 12:05 pm Irene Casey ~ Dawn Beviano The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 26-27, 2015 Saturday December 26 th 4:00 pm Vincent Badalis~ family Sunday December 27 th 8:00 am Intentions of John & Susan Kuhtik ~ John & Mary Kuhtik 10:00 am Charles Claridge ~ Marilyn 12:00 pm Ruth Heimbuch ~ Tom & family Weekly Memorials Sanctuary Lamps, Altar Candles, Bread, Wine, Flowers for the Blessed Virgin Mother, St Joseph, St Ann, Tabernacle or the Cross are weekly memorials. Sanctuary Lamp ~ Sr. Evelyn Francis, O.P. Altar Candle ~ Msgr. Joseph Petrillo Altar Bread ~ Arthur Handschuh Altar Wine ~ Mary & Frank Klett, Sr. The donation for the sanctuary Lamp and the Altar Candles are $10.00, the Altar Bread is $15.00, and the Altar Wine is $ The flowers for Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Joseph are $60.00 St Ann are $ The Tabernacle is $60.00 and the Cross is $ Please stop by the Rectory to reserve any of the above items Sunday Mi 5:1-4a; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 Monday Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 Friday Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Night: 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, 9-14 Saturday Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a Micah speaks of the ruler who will come from Bethlehem. He discusses how the people of Israel will be saved from corruption and live in peace. Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10 Paul describes to the Hebrews how Jesus came into the world and offered to do God's will. We were saved through his sacrifice, the only offering sufficient for the sins of the world. Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 Mary paid a visit to Elizabeth, whose baby stirred in her womb upon hearing Mary's greeting. Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Elizabeth was deeply overjoyed that the words God had spoken to Mary had now been fulfilled. Welcome to the Family Baptisms are performed on all Sundays except for the second week of the Month. Please call the Rectory and make an appointment with a priest and schedule for baptismal preparation classes. Prayer for those who lost a loved one We offer our condolences to the families and friends of Our own intentions May the soul and the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace

3 Pastor s Corner December 20th h 2015 As we approach the Fourth Sunday of Advent we are delighted to hear the story of Mary the Virgin Mother traveling and meeting with St Elizabeth the Mother of John the Baptist. It is appropriate that we are reminded of Mary s stewardship before she gives birth to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mary is the epitome of stewardship: After Jesus, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary who by example most perfectly teaches the meaning of discipleship and stewardship in their fullest sense she was called and gifted by God; she responded generously, creatively and prudently; she understood her divinely assigned role in terms of service and fidelity. As we complete our preparations for the coming of the Lord at Christmas, we need to consider Mary s total trust in God and her willingness to place her entire life at His service, and ours. If we can even be a fraction of the steward she was, we will be ready for Christ s coming and better prepared to be disciples and good stewards. In the midst of our joy and celebration at this holy time, we, too, must bear in mind that we are called and chosen. God is with us always! Fr. Ed Jocson Stewardship of Treasure Give and gifts will be given to you the measure with which you measure will in turn be measured out to you. Luke 6:38 Offertory Collection 12/13/2015 Weekly Budget needed $ 12, Collections $ 7, Donations mailed in $ Surplus/ (Deficit) $ (4,104.00) Weekly Family Envelopes If you currently are not using envelopes please call the rectory and we can easily get you signed up. Please keep in mind that if you are moving make the Rectory aware. We need to keep are records current and to let the envelope company know of the change address or to discontinue, thanks. This week 12/20/2015 Please use Weekly and Fuel & Heat Envelopes There are Christmas Envelopes in your mailings and Envelopes will be available in the church Next week 12/27/2015 Please use Weekly Envelopes Thank you in advance for your generosity Holy Family Church in Linden Les Invita a accomparmos a nuestra primera santa misa en espanol. Domingo 04 de Octubre,2015 a la 1:30 PM 210 Monroe Street Linden NJ Telefono Organizations/Associations Up Coming Meetings Rosary Altar Society January 5 th 7 PM Liturgy Committee (Rectory) January 11th 7 PM Pastoral Committee (Rectory) March 14 th 7 PM SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION ~ CCD December CCD 19 1 Pm Confessions in Church Grades 6, 7, :00-9:50am Twelfth Class 9:00-9:50am--CCD Parents Class--Family Room 10:00AM Community Mass 27 No CCD Christmas Break Worldwide Marriage Encounter The search is underway for Longest Married Couple in the U.S. Do you think you know who they are? Maybe it s your parents grandparents That nice couple who live down the street Nominating a couple is easy! Just send their names, wedding date and where they live and your contact information to:wwmelmc2015@gmail.com Nominations accepted until January Winners will be announced February 2016 to celebrate World Marriage Day. Nominate a couple you know today!

4 Youth Ministry would like to invite youth in 8 th -12 th grades, to join. The sessions are held Wednesday nights, 7:30pm in the lower level of the church. Our mission is to enhance our youth s knowledge on the word of God, promote friendship, bring out the talents of each and to learn more about themselves. We want the youth to know we care about their well-being and that the church is a safe place to go. Youth Ministry has gone to Dorney Park, Red Bulls soccer game, organized activities at Linden s Street Festival, hosted Bingo at Delaire, and went apple/pumpkin picking Our most recent project is that we are making sandwiches for the Elijah Promise. And recently we were asked by the town to wrap gifts for Christmas. For more information, please contact the rectory or Steohyouthministry@gmail.com. Also, check out our Instagram to see what we re up to each Christmas Eve Prelude At 11:30PM Sounds of the Season Join the choir and special guests for a memorable musical prelude to midnight mass Calling all Men and WoMen Women s Commission Day of Reflection February 27 th, 2016 Men s Conference March 5 th, 2016 Seton Hall 8:00 am 1:00 PM Please consider donating to Lincs, you may bring them to the church and drop them in the "Food Collection Basket" or call to set up a time to drop them off. If you cannot donate food but wish to make a monetary donation, make your check payable to Linden Food Pantry (LINCS) and mail it to the address below: Linden Food Pantry (LINCS) 14 West Munsell Avenue Linden, NJ We wish to thank all the parishioners of St. Elizabeth's Parish for your generosity over the years and hope that you will continue to support our Pantry. This is an Act of Mercy Sharing God s BlessinG AnnuAl AppeAl Our Goal this year is $38, Currently we are at 56.5% $21, WE ARE OVER THE 57% MARK!! Help us make this happen To help with your Donations Please go to our Web site and look for this Icon. It is a link that will take you directly to the donate button It is just that easy!! Please consider maing a pledge The Centennial Plaza In the vestibule please find forms, if you are interested in memorializing a loved one, remembering your family or just wishing St Elizabeth well. There are pavers, two lampposts and benches. The form will allow you to inscribe in the spaces for proper printing. The costs are as follows: Pavers are $ Lamppost are $2, Benches will be $3, Please call the rectory if you have any questions Attention: Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist The Pastoral Care Ministry Of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway is in need of EMs to distribute Holy Communion to its Catholic patients. If you have an hour or two to help one or more weekdays or weekends, please contact Pastoral care Office at or revlamirez@yahoo.com or Please leave a message for thr staff to return your call. Come and join us in this most rewarding mercy ministry. This is an Act of Mercy Friends of the Linden Library Present their Holiday schedule Wednesday 12/23 - Arts & Crafts classes - grades pm - 5pm 1st Monday of every month - Movies at the Library 2pm. - Woman in Gold 1st Monday of every month - Financial Education Series 7pm - Retirement 1st Wednesday of every month - Lego Club 4pm-5pm ages 5-10 Super 50/50 raffle - Tickets are $5. 1st winner 25%, 2nd winner 15%, 3rd winner 10%. Total winning are based on number of tickets sold. Drawing will be December 7, 7pm, st Linden Library. Winner need not be present. Tickets can be purchased at the Circulation desk or a check, made payable to "The Friends of Linden Library" can be mailed to Friends of Linden Library, 31 E. Henry St. Linden NJ Your ticket will be mailed to you.

5 On December 8 th to November 20 th 2016 Pope Frances has declared a Year of MercY Indulgence Whatever you bind on Earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven Mt 16:39 In the spiritual realm everything belongs to everyone. There is no private property. The goods of others become mine and my goods belong to others This is what is intended by the expression treasure of the church and the merits of the saints. To ask for (an) Indulgence means to enter into communion of spiritual goods and put oneself at its disposition. (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) Pope Frances grants to the following persons the opportunity to receive a jubilees indulgence: Those who make a pilgrimage to a Door of Mercy in Rome or a Door of Mercy designated by the diocesan bishop, and who receive sacramental absolution and Communion within several days of the pilgrimage and offer a Profession of Faith and a prayer (our Father, Hail Mary, etc.) for the Pope s intentions. Those unable to enter a Door of Mercy particularly the sick and or the home bound and who unite their suffering to the Lord s Passion and if possible, receive Communion and attend Holy Mass or some community prayer, even if by means of radio or television. Those who are incarcerated who make a pilgrimage to their prison chapel or direct their thoughts and prayer to the Father each time they cross the threshold of their cell. And those who perform a spiritual or Corporal work of mercy during the Jubilee Year.The jubilee indulgence can be applied to oneself or for the deceased The SpiriTual WorkS of Mercy Counsel the doubtful Instruct the ignorant Admonish sinners Comfort the afflicted Forgive offenses Bear wrongs patiently Pray for the living and the Dead The Corporal Works of MerCy Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead What is a Jubilee Year? Celebrating a jubilee every 50 years was an ancient Hebrew custom. It was a year of rest and restoration, when captives were set free, debts were paid and land was not sown or harvested. In the 1300 s the Catholic Church adopted the tradition of proclaiming a jubilee every 50 years to encourage people to return to a life of holiness. By the 1400 s a jubilee was proclaimed every 25 years so each generation could participate in the celebration. Our last ordinary jubilee took place during 2000, marking the second millennial anniversary of Christ s Birth. But there is also a Catholic tradition of proclaiming an extraordinary jubilee outside the 25 year cycle. Our last extraordinary Jubilees were held in 1933 and 1983, marking the 1900 th and the 1950 th anniversaries of Christ s death and resurrection. From the heart of the Trinity, from the depths of the mystery of God, the great river of mercy wells up and overflows unceasingly. It is a spring that will never run dry, no matter how many people draw from it. Every time someone is in need, he or she can approach it, because the mercy of God never ends. - Pope Francis A few weeks ago Father Ed spoke about your offerings to St Elizabeth Church. By now all of you should have received a letter in the mail. Thank you for responding it helps us a great deal. If you did not receive a letter perhaps you are not registered, being part of the community is a very big part of being Catholic, there is a sense of belonging and commitment. If you have not registered with the Parish or you are new to the parish welcome!!! Please feel free to call us or fill in the form below Name Address City Phone Address You can drop this off in the basket and we can follow up with you.

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