The Bread and Wine have been offered in loving memory of Anthony & Gladys Russo from Family MONDAY, September 12, 2016 7:00 AM Anthony & Gladys Russo, r/o Family 8:45 AM Enza Pagano, r/o Anne & Don Sobocienski TUESDAY, September 13, 2016 7:00 AM M/M Louis Ammiano, r/o Roy & Claire Faber 8:45 AM Alfred Bevacqua, r/o Wife and Family WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2016 7:00 AM Emily Tramutola, r/o Children 8:45 AM Margaret McGuirk, r/o M/M MacIntyre THURSDAY, September 15, 2016 7:00 AM John F. Neary, r/o Lois Wittek 8:45 AM Martin P.Kearney, r/o Carolyn Kearney & Family FRIDAY, September 16, 2016 7:00 AM Katherine Adams, r/o Rose & Tony Kirk 8:45 AM Nancy Hoydis, r/o Sister Doris SATURDAY, September 17, 2016 8:00 AM Roger & Catherine McNamara, (50 th Wedding Anniversary) Living Intention 5:00 PM John Makar, r/o Ciuba Family 7:00 PM Joseph Jacobi, r/o Fay McGowan SUNDAY, September 18, 2016 7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of our Parish 9:00 AM Robert J. Henne, r/o Pat DeMarco 10:45 AM James Waltsak, r/o Family 12:15 PM John Kaznecki, r/o Patricia Engesser Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers:, Infant Colt Walker McLaughlin, Danny Sheldon, John Mihalko, Anthony Virrazzi, Artie Palumbo, Audrey Angrisani, Eileen Reilly, Dawn Selensky, Bridie Sullivan, Vincent Dell Aquila, Debbie Fontenelli, Sadie Ally, Jamie Leiggi, Ricky Hyland, Beatrice Schott, Mary Cowan, Jacqueline McDonough, Harry McCabe, Nick Triano, Christine Camping, Peggy VanKleef, Robert Buglioli, Beatrice Schott, Ronald Kutsy, Bernice Nufrio, Louise Elmadolar, Baby Lucas DeCarlo, Jacqueline Chica and baby Esmee, Glen Daniel, Jim Kenney, Rose Thompson, Carolyn Kearney, Stephen Hahn, Assunta Kovalcik, Jane Alencewicz, Bethany Ciccarelli, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers. Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters, especially: Helen Stanislawczyk, Joan Piontek and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest. The Sanctuary Light Has Been donated in loving memory of Ann Ammiano From Roy & Claire Faber Next Baptismal class will be September 20, 2016. Please call the Rectory to register. GOD S PLAN FOR GIVING Collection for 9/4/16 was $15,733.75 May God bless you for your generosity. PETER S PENCE COLLECTION In the second collection today, we are supporting Pope Francis in his charitable works. The Peter s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims or war, oppression, and natural disasters. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the collection is an opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today s collection. 2 nd COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Bishop Checchio has authorized a second collection to assist in the relief and rebuilding efforts in Louisiana and Central Italy. I am aware, the Bishop said, of the many requests that are directed at our generous parishioners for both local and national causes. However, those affected by these natural disasters are also our sisters and brothers who no longer have the basic necessities. I ask all to be as generous as their circumstances allow. ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY COMMUNION BREAKFAST The Altar Rosary Society is celebrating 55 years! A communion breakfast will be held at Colonia Country Club following the 9AM Mass Sunday October 2, 2016. Tickets will be available at the religious counter and meeting for $20. There will be valet parking. PARISH BREAKFAST Everyone is invited to our monthly St. John Vianney Parish Breakfast after the 9AM Mass next Sunday. Come see old friends and make new ones! Our host this month is the Parish Council.
Adult Faith Program Sacraments: An encounter with God and with the Church Join us as Fr. John Gloss leads us to gain an understanding and appreciation of the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church This adult faith course is an introductory overview of the theology of the Sacraments, the public, liturgical prayer of the Church. Each of the sacraments will be discussed within the context of its role in the lives of the faithful, initiation into God s life, healing and reconciliation, and service to God s community. 3 Sunday Evenings - Sept 25 th, Oct 2 nd and 9 th 6:30pm to 8:00pm Register before Sept. 20 th - Mail to: adultfaith@sjvs.net or call 732-548-3880 Adult Faith Program The Case for Jesus: Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ Join us as we investigate the evidence on whether we can trust that the Gospels are accurate recordings of the Life of Jesus Our Catholic faith is based on the belief that the Gospels tell the true story on the words and deeds of Jesus of Nazareth. But how do we know this is true? Join us as we look at the internal and external evidence to uncover what is the truth, who are the real sources for the gospels, when were they written, did Jesus claim to be the promised Messiah and the Son of God, why was he crucified and what is the evidence for the resurrection. 3 Sunday Evenings - Oct 16 th, 23 rd and 30 th 6:30pm to 8:00pm Register before Oct. 8 th - Mail to: adultfaith@sjvs.net or call 732-548-3880 YOUTH MINISTRY Greetings and Blessings!! Our Welcome Home Picnic will be this Sunday, September 11th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, new and existing members are encouraged to come say hi, play games, eat pizza, and make some friends. You can pick up a schedule at the picnic, but here are some other important dates. Our Fall retreat weekend is on October 7th to the 9th this year. It's early, so make a note of it. A Diocesan Youth concert is Sunday October 16th with the Amazing Paul Kim, the MC from NCYC. You have GOT to see this guy, he is amazing! Our Christmas retreat, everyone's favorite, is December 16th to the 18 th.we are reintroducing the Spring Retreat on March 24-26, and Appalachia is on July 2nd to the 7th of 2017. Please mark these important dates on your calendar as you prepare for the year. I can't wait to see you!! St. John Vianney School News If you haven t already done so, please return the signature page from the back of the handbook/calendar as well as the Emergency Contact Form. It is imperative that we have correct phone numbers where you can be reached in the event of an emergency. Please plan to join us for our Back to School Night on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Parents of students in Grades K-4 may visit their child s classroom at 7 PM and meet the teachers. Parents of students in fifth grade will go to 5A; sixth grade parents will go to 6A; and seventh and eighth grade parents will go to the cafeteria at 7 PM and the teachers will speak about their subject areas. There will be a general Home School Association meeting in the cafeteria at 8 PM. An eighth grade parents meeting to go over activities for the year will follow in the cafeteria. Students will attend Mass on Friday, Sept. 16, at 9:30 AM for the opening of the new school year. Eighth Grade Activity Parents are sponsoring a Fall Mum Sale. Orders are due back by Friday, September 23. Delivery will be on October 5. We are in need of someone to work at our Receptionist Desk on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3-6 PM. Responsibilities would include answering phones, selling Scrip, and screening visitors. Applicants must be fingerprinted and take part in the Protecting God s Children Program. For more information, please call the school office at 732-388-1662. Pre-School News Our first Home School Association Meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the main school cafeteria at 8 PM. Come hear about all the exciting activities planned for the children this year. On behalf of the needy school children of the area, a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in the St. Vincent De Paul Backpack drive. Thanks to the generosity of the SJV community, we collected 50 backpacks and 15 bags of school supplies May God Bless you for your kindness to those less fortunate.
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS We are about to welcome all our groups back from the summer break!! A special thanks to all those in the folk group and the children s choir for coming in and enhancing some of the liturgies over the summer!! Adult Choir We had a great season last year, with the high point being the Deanery Mass(Celebrated by our new Bishop James Checchio) at St. James parish in Woodbridge! Our first rehearsal for the new season will be on Wednesday September 21 st at 7:30 pm in the church! The adult choir sings most Sundays at the 9:00 Am mass and occasionally at the 10:45 Am mass. The adult choir also sings for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Holy Week, The Easter Vigil and several other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. New members (Including high school students) are welcome to join! Children s Choir We finished this past season by hosting our parish breakfast in June!! Many thanks to all the students who came out to sing at masses over the summer! The children s choir generally meets for practice on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 Pm in the church. The group sings twice a month at either the 9:00 or 10:45 Am mass! We will have our first rehearsal for the new Season on Tuesday Sept. 13 th at 4:00 pm in the church!! All children in our parish from 2nd grade and up are welcome to join!! Folk Group The SJV folk group can be found playing and singing most Sundays at the 12:15 Pm mass. Rehearsals are held on Sundays at 11:00 Am in the meeting room in the church foyer. The group is always looking for additional singers and instrumentalists. The folk group is under the direction of Ms. Jennie Esposito. Teenage Group On the fourth Sunday of each month our high school students are invited to sing and play for the 12:15 Pm mass. ALL high school students are invited to sing, play an instrument or do both! This group is also under the direction of Jennie Esposito. Please feel free to speak to Jennie after the 12:15 Pm mass for more information on either group. See you at rehearsals, Jamie Frame, Dir. of Music/Organist St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk My daughter, Lisa, and I will once again be participating in the Friends of the Poor walk in Long Branch on October 1st. In the past several years we have been able to raise hundreds of dollars which have been used to help those in need in our community. If you would like to support our effort by making a pledge go to the St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk website, click on Donate to Walker and then type in our last name. Thank you so much for your generosity. Deacon Tom Michnewicz PRO LIFE The first meeting will be held September 27 th at 7 PM in the lower church meeting room. Maternity donations can be dropped in the crib in the foyer of the church. Both new (especially diapers size 3 to 6) and gently used items are accepted. Please continue to remember the children and families who are helped with your donations. If you have larger items, please call Carolyn at 732-381-0499 to arrange for pickup. Thank you for your continued generosity. The next 'Dinner and a Movie' R.T.L. fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Woodbridge Columbian Club (130 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095) The movie will be 'Woodlawn'. Doors open at 5:00 PM, Movie begins at 6:30 PM. Suggested donations are: $15/adults $10/movie only, $5/kids 12 to8, FREE for kids under 8. The net proceed from this event will be donated to Good News Crisis Pregnancy Center (Perth Amboy, NJ) to help further their pro-life mission. Please pass this information on to your friends! ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY The August Poor Box contained $1,879.00. Thank you for your generosity and on-going financial support. A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry For that reason I was mercifully treated so that in me, as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display all his patience as an example, by those who would come to believe in him for everlasting life. The jubilee Year of Mercy is quickly coming to its close. The word today is a clear reminder for us of God s tender compassion and inexhaustible mercy. Luke 15 is referred to as the chapter of mercy relating the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son, opening the way for the forgiving Father. Paul s gratitude for the mercy God has shown him, can be our prayer as well. Pope Francis constantly reminds us, that we who have known mercy are better able to extend mercy to others. Today, September 11th can be a moment of mercy and forgiveness for all the hurts we have experienced. Today, can be a moment of gospel forgiveness to be offered to others.
A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF STEP II Monthly meetings will resume Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00pm, in the Parish Center Solarium. Anyone who has suffered a loss and is in the healing process is welcome. PLACE: Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center Solarium DATE: September 13, 2016 TIME: 7:00 p.m. CONTACT: Jessie Flynn 732-895-2563 or Jo Flanigan 732-548-0100 x225 There is no fee. Pre-registration is required Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration BUS TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY/RESORT CASINO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUX. #6571 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Bus leaves St. John Vianney parking lot at 11:30 AM. Cost is $24.00, receive back $25.00 For tickets contact Mary at 732-382-2558. Contemplative Prayer Retreat (mid-week) Marianist Family Retreat Center Cape May Point, NJ 08212 609-884-3829 This mid-week retreat is open to those (first-timers and experienced) who wish to enter into this contemplative time. This retreat will offer opportunities to be in a peaceful environment and be spiritually renewed. Our time will include daily Eucharist, prayer services, and plenty of reflection time to walk the beaches. When: Sept. 26-29 Cost: $150 per person (includes room, meals and retreat) Visit: www.capemaymarianists.org You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM Forms must be signed by your priest, pastoral minister or deacon and returned to the Family Life Office by the parish office. The deadline for registration is Monday, October 17th. A confirmation letter with further details will be sent once your application has been processed. For further information, please call the Family Life Office to 732-562-1990 x4573 or email, amatos@diometuchen.org. Application forms may be secured by contacting your parish office or by logging on to the diocesan website:www.diometuchen.org and click on EVENTS tab. PDF of application form is available ELCOME! Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If you are not registered, please fill out the form below & place in the collection basket or mail to the rectory. Name Address Phone New Address Send Envelopes