Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish Hopelawn, New Jersey 08861 MISSION STATEMENT We are called by Jesus as a community of faith to love God and love one another by our acts of worship, fellowship and stewardship. October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Michael G. Krull, K.C.H.S. Rev. John Morley Deacon Sam Costantino Deacon Edward Rodes Deacon Albert Coppola Maria C. Arcelay Wayne Behr Pastor, In Residence/Chaplain, Raritan Bay Medical Center R.C.I.A. Parish Secretary/PCL/Cemetery Coordinator Director of Liturgical Music MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Daily Mass Holy Days Confessions: Novenas: Tuesday-Friday at 8:00 AM As Announced Saturday Afternoon 3:30-4:00 PM Monday at 7PM with Miraculous Medal and St. Jude Novena St. Anthony Novena Wednesday morning following 8:00 AM Mass THE PARISH CENTER PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Parish and Cemetery Offices 625 Florida Grove Rd., Hopelawn Phone: 732-826-4859 Fax: 732-826-6078 Website: www.goodshepherdpanj.org E-mail: Goodshepherd20@verizon.net Office Open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Evenings by Appointment Only Closed Weekends and Federal Holidays Holy Spirit Primary School Sr. Beverly Policastro S.C. (732) 826-5747 St. Stephen Upper School Sr. Rebecca Piatek CSSF (732) 826-1598 BLESSED SACRAMENT ORATORY Located in the Parish Center Open for Private Prayer during office hours
Sacramental Preparation Baptism: All Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at 9:45 AM. The preparation process should begin at least three months before the planned date of the Baptism. A Baptism Preparation Class is required for parents (godparents may attend if they wish). This class is offered on the fourth Sunday of each month at 9:45 AM. Please call the parish office to register. The date of the baptism is scheduled after attending the class. Parish membership and active worship is required for two months prior to preparation. Haven t Received Your Sacrament on Schedule? Families of children in grades three and up who have been baptized but have not yet received any formal religious education, as well as those who have not been baptized, should contact the Parish Office for information on how to proceed. Initiation of Adults and Older Children: This is an extended formation process for unbaptized or uncatechized adults or baptized Christians of other faith traditions who wish to become members of the Catholic Church, as well as for unbaptized or uncatechized school-aged children. Please contact the parish office for more information. Initiation is celebrated at the Easter Vigil after a formation period of one or two years. Adult Confirmation: This is a program for persons over the age of 18 who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist, but who never completed their initiation with the Sacrament of Confirmation. The program is a 10-12 week program, with Confirmation being celebrated on the Solemnity of Pentecost. Please call the parish office for more details. Matrimony: Couples wishing to marry in Good Shepherd Parish are required to make initial arrangements at least one year in advance. Four sessions with the priest or deacon, as well as Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter take place during this year. Parish registration and active worship for at least two months are required before a date may be scheduled. Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill or unable to come to church for a length of time should contact the parish office to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers bring Holy Communion to homebound parishioners every Sunday, and one of the priests will visit on the First Friday of each month. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. The Diocese of Metuchen provides Catholic priests to serve at all local hospitals. Holy Orders: If you are interested in learning more about the priesthood or religious life, contact the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Metuchen at 732-562-1990, ext. 1700 or by email at vocations@diometuchen.org or visit www.diometuchen.org/vocations. Parish Registration: We welcome you to the Good Shepherd Parish Community! Please register at the Parish Office as soon as you are able to do so, and the staff will be more than happy to inform you about our parish and the opportunities we offer. Parish registration is required for religious education, celebration of all Sacraments and certification as a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation. Regular Sunday worship with us indicates a practicing Catholic, not just parish registration. An assurance of family practice and raising children in the faith they seek is necessary for the sacraments of initiation and certification of sponsorship. Please notify the parish office of any changes in phone number, address, e-mail address or when leaving the parish. 2 GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH FINANCIAL CORNER Collection Report 10/22/17 Weekly World Mission Sunday Purgatorial Mass Society If you would like to enroll a loved one for 2017, please call Maria at the Parish Office. The donation is $25.00 per enrollment. This includes a large attractive card for you to give to the family when a loved one passes away. New enrollments will be listed in the bulletin once a month. At every First Friday Morning Mass the names of those enrolled for that month will be placed on the Altar and will remain there for one year. Please note the names will not be read during Mass. ORGANIZATIONS NAME DAY TIME Family Prayer Group 1st Friday 6:30PM Girl Scouts 1st & 3rd Thursday 5:00 PM Holy Name Society 2nd Thursday 7:00PM Ladies Guild 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Rosary Altar Society 2nd Sunday 9:30 AM Tuesday Seniors 2nd & 4th Tues. 12:30 PM Wednesday Seniors 1st & 3rd Wed. 12:30 PM Youth Ministries 3rd Sunday 5:00PM If you are interested in any of our above organizations/ministries, please contact the Parish Office for more information. MINISTRIES TBA TBA Monthly Operating Income & Expense JUNE 2017 Collection Income $ 20,829.00 Other Income $ 16,977.00 Total Income $ 37,806.00 Expenses $ 32,789.00 Month's Income/(Deficit) $ 5,017.00 Year-to-Date (Jul '16 - May '17) Income/(Deficit)* $ (154,585.00) Outstanding Diocesan Debt $ 75,000.00 * - Includes $142,800 for furnace replacement NAME CONTACT PHONE Chairperson-Finance Council Marty Joyce 732-826-4859 Music Ministry Parish Office 732-826-4859 Religious Education Maria C. Arcelay 732-826-4859
A Letter FROM OUR PASTOR: As short as last weekend s letter was, this week s WILL be a lot longer as November approaches, things really start to get busy. So here goes: A HUGE Word of Thanks! Last Sunday s Tricky Tray was a huge success! We had close to 270 people attending, with some fantastic prizes. The planning and shopping for the Tricky Tray starts nearly a year beforehand, and is on-going. I would especially like to thank all of the Committee for their hard work getting ready throughout the past year, to all those who worked setting up, organizing, wrapping gifts, working the kitchen and acting as prize runners. And I especially would like to thank all of you who generously donated prizes or solicited donations from local businesses. The one comment I hear over and over about our Tricky Tray is the quality of prizes. That s only true because YOU make it happen! So thank you once again! Congratulations! This weekend Bishop Checchio is honoring teens from around the Diocese of Metuchen with the presentation of the St. Timothy Award at a special ceremony at St. Francis Cathedral. This award is presented to high school juniors and seniors who have shown exemplary dedication and service to their parish communities. This year, the two recipients from Good Shepherd Parish are Abigail Gulyas and Emmanuel DeJesus. Both Abigail and Emmanuel have been dedicated Altar Servers my entire time here. Both have been very involved in our parish Music Ministry and Abigail has also been very dedicated in both our Religious Education program and with Vacation Bible School in the summer. Emmanuel is now the third member of his family to receive this award! Both Abigail and Emmanuel exemplify strong Catholic faith and dedicated service to our parish. Congratulations to both! All Saints Day and All Souls Day: This Wednesday, November 1 st is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be offered at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Thursday, November 2 nd is All Souls Day, the day we remember all of our faithful departed. Please make sure your All Souls intentions envelopes are returned to the office by this Tuesday so we can have them ready to place on the Altar for Mass (please don t leave envelopes on the altar!). There will also be two Masses on Thursday, at 8:00 AM and the Solemn Requiem at 7:00 PM. At both Masses during the Intercessions the names of all parishioners who died this past year will be read. We have sent invitations to all their family members to attend, and we usually get a pretty nice attendance, especially at the evening Mass. Something Old, Yet Something New: Every Fall, the Holy Name Society sponsors a Pasta Dinner. Last year, due to the amount of work that this dinner entails and the fact that many of the Holy Name members found it difficult to continue holding this dinner, the Holy Name decided to give this event up. With that in mind, I approached the Youth Group and asked if they would consider sponsoring this event and they said Yes! So the annual Pasta Dinner is being re-christened the Italian Sunday Dinner and we will be holding it on Sunday, November 12 th from 12:00 Noon until 2:30 PM. Since so many people like to hang out after the 11:00 Mass, we thought hey, why not have the dinner then everyone s just going to go home, or go out to eat? So we re going to give this a try. I hope many of you will join us. Please see the flyer in the Bulletin for more details. Save the Dates On Sunday, December 17 th, the Third Sunday of Advent, we will hold Keepsake Christmas. This engaging, one hour family program includes a dramatic reading of the Christmas Story, the opportunity to create a Keepsake Nativity scene, take photos and enjoy a light breakfast. This event will be held at 9:45 AM, so you can attend it after going to 8:30 AM Mass or before the 11:00 AM Mass. On Friday, January 19, 2018, Colleen Kelly Rayner will be back at our parish by popular demand to give a follow up Women s Retreat. Her Confirmation retreats for our students have been well received by students and parents alike, and her Women s Retreat evening last January got a wide cross section of women of all ages. Then, on Thursday, March 15 th, Colleen will be back again to give us a Family Lenten Evening of Recollection. Again, save the dates and check the bulletin for more details in the weeks ahead. With Thanksgiving Coming Up and with colder weather soon to be upon us, our parish Food Pantry goes through a lot very quickly. We can especially use dried pastas, sauce soups and canned stews during the Fall and winter months. Don t forget - next weekend is our monthly Food Pantry Sunday. Mass attendance on October 21/22 was 573 Have a great week ahead, Fr. Mike 3 For the month of October pray for those who need the support of this community of faith: Marie Acciani, Carlos Bendrell, Noah Dahlberg, Pat Dunn, Rose Celecki, Andrea Costantino, Chuck F., Tommy Fitzpatrick, Mike Gaffney, Carol George, Richard Hajzer, Tommy Jones, Arleen Kopin, Carol Magyar, Fr. John Morley, Lynn Munoz, Dianne Petro-Duncan, Megan Ortega, JoAnn Magyar, Raymond Magyar, Maryanne Mateuszyzyk, Danny Parker, Connie & Vince Montuoro, Mary Murray, Catherine Paone, Christopher Paone, Julia Possert, Ann Poznick, Stephen Pry, Caroline Pry, Allen Puleio, Greg Rohrbacher, Kylie Silverio, Telofski Family, Dave & Louise Utter & Elsie Vega With respect to personal privacy only requests made by immediate family members will be taken. If you would like to add or continue to keep a name on our list: call the parish office at 732-826-4859 or email Goodshepherd20@verizon.net. Please keep in mind that we pray for all the sick every day in the general intercessions of the Mass.
4:30PM 8:30AM 11:00AM 4:30PM 8:30AM 11:00AM 4:30PM 8:30AM 11:00AM Minister Schedule LECTOR Saturday, November 4th Mary Ann Suhay Sunday, November 5th Gabriella Conrady Luis De Jesus Sr. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, November 4th J. Blockus, Deacon Sam Costantino, M. Joyce, S. Petrick & B. Rinaldi Sunday, November 5th D. Cherubini, L. Loso, Mildred & Rudy Morales, Deacon Ed Rodes Deacon Mickey Coppola, Jose & Claudia De Jesus, P. Hardish & M. Harper ALTAR SERVERS Saturday, November 4th A. Gulyas, K. Petrick, Danielle & Nicole Zur Sunday, November 5th Not Filled, Not Filled, Not Filled & Kelsy Feliciano Alex & Joseph Jurado, J. Sierra & I. Taveras All Saints & All Souls Mass Schedule All SAINTS DAY, NOVEMBER 1ST ( a Holy Day of Obliga on) 8:00am & 7:00pm Mass All SOULS DAY, NOVEMBER 2ND 8:00am & 7:00PM Mass Please respect the Sacred Silence For the Week of October 28th- November 3rd SANCTUARY CANDLE (Church) BREAD AND WINE BLESSED MOTHER FLOWERS ALTAR FLOWERS 4 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, October 30: Weekday TUESDAY, October 31 : Weekday William Bill Mauro Req 8am Mass Group WEDNESDAY, November 1 : All Saints Day Scott Schaefer Req Bill & Rose Marie Schaefer Nicholas, Anna & Robert Berardi Req daughter & sister Nancy THURSDAY, November 2 : All Souls Day All Souls Intentions All Souls Intentions FRIDAY, November 3 : Weekday All Souls Intentions & Perpetual Mass Association SATURDAY, November 4 : The Vigil of the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30PM Michael Slavic Req Ray, Trudy, Michael, Beth & Michelle Slavic SUNDAY, November 5 : Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30AM All Souls Intentions 11:00AM Porfiria Medina Req daughter Mildred Medina Attention Lectors!! The December 2017-18, year B, Lector workbook is now available in the Sacristy. Please pick up your copy after Masses. Thank you! Liturgical Etiquette: External gestures for reverence can become a witness to the truths of our faith. For this reason, we wish to remind our guests and parishioners from me to me of habits or prac- ces that are not appropriate. External gestures of reverence can become a witness to the truths of our faith. The bow immediately before receiving Holy Communion should be done with the conscious recogni- on that it is the Lord himself before whom we bow. He is truly present in the Eucharist in both the host and the cup. The extension of the hands must acknowledge our acceptance of a gi ; not a grabbing for something owed to us. The hands are completely empty, extended in the gesture of acceptance. The Lord should not be just another item among keys or other personal items.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: RCIA/Adult Confirma on If you are an adult over 18 years of age who has not received the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation, please contact our Parish Office for more information. If your child has not received any Sacraments and is between grade levels 1-9th, or your family is new to our Parish and you would like information on how to continue your child s Religious Education FOR NEXT YEAR, please call the Parish Office 732-826-4859. Our 2nd session will be held on Tuesday, November 7th, at 7pm. We hope to see you then! We d love to help! R.C.I.A. THE CHALLENGE OF LOVE Today s readings challenge us to love love God and love our neighbor as ourselves. Do you know someone who would like to know more about our God who showers us with love, about Jesus, or about the Catholic faith? Bring that person to an Inquiry Session. One is held every Thursday evening, 7:30 8:30 PM. Participation in a session does not require a commitment to belong to the Catholic Faith Family. Anyone who is unbaptized, baptized into a non-catholic Christian denomination, or baptized Catholic but never received First Eucharist and Confirmation, is invited to come and inquire about Jesus who tells us that a person s basic worth is not derived from anything less than God s unconditional love for all of his children and the Community of faith that can help us to understand the dignity inherent to that status. For more information please contact the parish Office 732-826-4859. Yay.for Religious Education!! Perth Amboy Catholic School Charitable Gift Donations Family fun for all ages!! Check future bulletins for more information and how to Register. Please make an investment and send in a pledge to the Perth Amboy Catholic School. Your donation will help provide for an academically excellent, faith-filled education of our students. Flyers are available in the back of the church. (Your donation is tax deductible.) Save the Date Support Perth Amboy Catholic Sunday, November 12, 2017 Following 11am Mass Box Tops for Education has helped America s schools earn over $475 million since 1996. You can help Perth Amboy Catholic earn cash for the school by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products. Please place your collected coupon donations in the container provided. This is an on-going collection. at the Parish Office Adults - $10.00 Children (3-12yrs) - $5.00 Hosted by the Good Shepherd Parish Youth Group Going on vacation, PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOL and you don t want to miss Mass? Log on to www.masstimes.org, for a local Catholic Church in the area you are visiting. Open Enrollment AdvancED Accredited/NCA Primary: Pr e-k 3&4, K, 1,2,3 at Carlock & Brace Ave. 732-826-5747 Upper: 4,5,6,7,8 at 500 State Str eet 732-826-1598 or 732-442-9533 Call for an appointment and a personal tour! Please let one of the ushers know if you are unable to walk up at Communion time. A Eucharistic Minister will gladly bring Communion to you. www.pacatholicschool.org 5
At the Salvation Army Monday, November 13th The Confirmation Candidates deliver and serve food to the homeless. We could use your help with monetary donations or a simple meal. Please call Mildred at (732)910-1277. Thank you in advance. ORGANIZATIONS Everyone is invited! New members are welcome! All meetings are held in Msgr. Gambino Hall Girl Scouts: Thursday, November 2nd, 5pm. Meetings are held twice a month. Holy Name: Thursday, November 9th, 7pm. Annual Federation Meeting, beginning with Mass. Ladies Guild: Tuesday, November 14th, 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Rosary Altar Society: Sunday, November 12th, 9:30am. Meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month. Tuesday Seniors: Tuesday, November 7th, at 12:30pm. Meetings are held twice a month. Wednesday Seniors: Wednesday, November 1st, at 12:30pm. Meeting are held twice a month. TRIPS Please join us!! All bus trips begin in our parking lot behind Most Holy Rosary Church. Sands Casino - Bethlehem, PA Bus leaves 10am on Thursday, December 7th Cost $30.00, you get $20 slot play, $5 in food. Please contact Connie 732-442-4978 or Ronnie 732-442-5252. Christmas Show - Hunterdon Hills, NJ Bus leaves 9:30am on Thursday, December 14th Cost $95.00. Please call Toni 732-826-4893 or Shirley 732-442- 1341. Bringing Up Gifts at Mass If you are interested in bringing up the gifts, please be sure to let one of our ushers know before the beginning of Mass. Holy Water Bottles We currently have holy water bottles available for a small donation. Please contact the Parish Office 732-826-4859. TRAVEL CLUB Shows for 2017 Straight No Chaser Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at 7pm Cost : $105.00 (Adult) Please call Phyllis Edwards (732)442-0843 or Marie Acciani (732) 442-6916 for reservations or information. Call as soon as possible as tickets are limited. 6 BULLETIN DEADLINES/GUIDELINES All Parish Ministries who are interested in advertising your Parish events must submit your articles 2 weeks prior to the desired Sunday (*Exceptions apply). Please keep the following in mind when contacting the Parish Office regarding any bulletin inserts, updates or removals All articles are approved by Fr. Mike. A hard copy of the article is needed to indicate exact event information. It s preferred (but not necessary) articles be submitted by email to: goodshepherd20@verizon.com. Purchase Gertrude Hawk Chocolate for your Christmas Holiday. Place your catalog order with any member of our Rosary Altar Society This weekend: October 28/29 or November 4/5. Payment due at time of order. Deadline to order is November 10th. Please make checks payable to RAS. All proceeds benefit the Good Shepherd parish The Immaculate Conception Church invites you to see St. John Vianney, the inspiring live production performed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions on: Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. Experience the gripping story of Saint John Vianney, the humble priest who battled the devil to save souls. Filled with all of the elements of professional theater, the production runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 9 and up. For tickets and additional information, contact Immaculate Conception Church New Evangelization Office at 908-725-1112 ext. 1124 or pjannuzzi@icsomerville.org or register online at www.immaculateconception.org. Watch the gripping trailer at www.vianneydrama.com Text should all be in one font. There are no guarantees that your graphic/photo will transfer. *4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas etc. will require more time. Thank you!
2017 Autumn Tricky Tray Diocesan-wide Annulment Presentations benefiting the Foundation for Catholic Education An information session on Annulments will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Whitehouse Station on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 and Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in Old Bridge on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Both identical pr esentations will begin at 7pm. November 10, 2017 DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ No one under 18 will be admitted. No admission tickets sold at the door. Treat yourself to a great evening out with family and friends great food, music and prizes galore to win! Admission tickets are $60 and include a 3-course sit-down dinner. Doors open at 5:00 pm, dinner is at 6:30 pm, and we begin calling prizes at 8:00 pm. For reservations and details on Tricky Tray Tier Ticket and Bundle prices, Email: tricky.tray@diometuchen.org, call 732-562-2438 or purchase online at www.diometuchen.org/trickytray. 2017 Autumn Tricky Tray proceeds support tuition aid for deserving children attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Metuchen. These identical presentations are intended for those who have experienced the pain and anguish of a divorce and who wish to learn more about the Annulment process and have common myths dispelled. Presented by the Tribunal of the Diocese of Metuchen in a confident and sensitive atmosphere. RSVP appreciated; (732)5297589 or tribunal@diometuchen.org Our You re invited to a Mass followed by PRAYERS FOR HEALING at Lady of Victories Parish-Sayreville Monday, October 30th, 7pm For information, call Marilyn at 732-991-7379 Rev. John F. Campoli, I.V. Dei Homilist Individual healing prayers will be given following Mass. or www.frjohncampoli.com Save the Date Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities is preparing for its Annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 16, 2017 (1:30pm3:30pm) at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ. Given the preparation that is necessary for this huge undertaking, we ask that you contact us as soon as possible to reserve a place for you and/or your group (children/young adults with special needs and their families/caregivers.) Senior Sisters Christmas Bazaar Please join us at Villa Walsh Sunday, November 5, 2017, 12:00-5:00pm Religious Teachers Filippini 455 Western Ave., Morristown, NJ Mother Ninetta Auditorium Breads, Rolls, Pies & Pastries Knitted & crocheted items Gift Baskets Frames Ceramics Novelties Good Food Please email: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com or call 732-765-6432 An Evening with the Sisters Save the date! An invitation to all high school girls to enjoy an evening of conversation, prayer, and food with the Sisters! The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Monday, November 13, 2017 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Villa Walsh Academy 455 Western Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 under the direction of Fr. Alphonse Stephenson, Sunday, Nov. 26th, 3:00PM., Chur ch of the Sacr ed Hear t, 149 South Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield. Tickets $30/ General Admission, $25/Seniors, $15.00/Students under 17. Call 908-756-0633 ext. 147. Bring a friend ~ Hope to see you there! RSVP: kerry@patersondiocese.org on or before Nov. 8, 2017 with # attending. fñüxtw Çz à{x jéüw St. Andrew Church Hall 244 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. - MATTHEW 22:37 Sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society December 2, 2017 10am to 3pm (9:30 for Religious Education Students) Crafts, Baskets, Raffles, great Food & much more!! Kids: come & do your Christmas shopping! Free gift-wrapping for children! Also, pictures with Santa, story telling by Mrs. Don t miss it! Santa, games & more! 7 Do you put other gods before God? Is your love of money, power, status or some personal possession greater than your love for God? Do you really recognize that everything you have and everything you are is a gift from God? The good news it s not too late to put God first in your life in all things.