Congratulations on your Jubilee 25 years ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CHURCH 220 East Blancke Street Linden, New Jersey 07036 Ordination in 1991 Rev Alexander T. Cruz Present 2016 Rev Alexander T Cruz Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 19h 2016 Mission Statement 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 Rectory...179 Hussa Street Phone.. 908-486-2514 Rectory Office Hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Emergency 908-403-1513 Fax... 908-486-1757 Religious Education...908-486-2514 Parish Email...office@stelizabethlinden.org Served By Pastor Rev. Edgardo P. Jocson Eucharist 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 Parochial Vicar Rev. Alexander Cruz Permanent Deacon Deacon John Bejgrowicz Executive Assistant Debbie Mastroeni CCD Coordinator Eva Tripodi Weekdays...8:00 am & 12:05 pm Saturdays...12:05 pm only First Friday...11:00 am Holy Hour Holy Days...9:00 am only Ministry to the Sick Homebound Please let us know of any parishioners, unable to attend church wishing to receive the Sacraments - Anointing of the Sick & Communion. Reconciliaon Monday - Saturday After the Noon Mass Saturday 3:00-3:45 pm or call for an appointment. Trustees Hospital Visitation Present privacy regulations require the family to notify the parish of hospitalized Bapsm Contact the Rectory Office for date and Preparation Class 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 contact the Rectory Office.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 18-19,2016 Saturday June 18th 4:00 pm Father's Day Mass Remembrance Father Alex Jubilee Mass ~ 25 years Sunday June 19th 8:00 am Father's Day Mass Remembrance 10:00 am Father's Day Mass Remembrance 12:00 pm Father's Day Mass Remembrance Monday June 20th 8:00 am Robert Halecki, John P. Burke & Tom Pajewski ~ family 12:05 pm Rosemary Bejgrowicz ~ family Tuesday June 21st 8:00 am Loretta A. Seder ~ Frank & Bill Polacik 12:05 pm Angelo & Paula Renda ~ Renda Family Wednesday June 22nd 8:00 am Linda Gallagher ~ Helen & Bob Dugan 12:05 pm Ann Mangina ~ Joseph Kerrigan Thursday June 23rd 8:00 am Intentions of Rosemarie C. Diego ~ Rainier Diego 12:05 pm Madeline A. Stigliano ~ Maria & Ann Marie Friday June 24th 8:00 am John Orak ~ family 12:05 pm Special Intentions of Jessica Kwasnick ~ Dad Saturday June 25th 12:05 pm Elgar Qualy ~ family Thirteeth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 25-26,2016 Saturday June 25th 4:00 pm James J. Mulcahy ~ Sandra Wolfe Sunday June 26th 8:00 am Charles Pirozzoli ~ Pirozzoli Family 10:00 am Karzimierz Wnek ~ Wnek Family 12:00 pm People of the Parish Readings for the Week of June 19, 2016 Sunday Zec 12:10-11; 13:1/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Gal 3:26-29/Lk 9:18-24 Monday 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3-5, 12-13/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-4, 10-11/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33-37, 40/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1-5, 8-9/Mt 7:21-29 Friday Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-6, 15-17/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-15/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Saturday Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1-7, 20-21/Mt 8:5-17 First Reading: Thus says the Lord: I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and petition; and they shall look on him whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for an only son, and they shall grieve over him as one grieves over a firstborn. (Zec 12:10) Second Reading: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:28) Gospel: "Who do the crowds say that I am?" They said in reply, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'" Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said in reply, "The Christ of God." (Lk 9:18b-20) Weekly Memorials Frank Klett, Sr. Harold Kelly 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 to help guide you through this sacrament Marge Varga Al Cammarata The donation for the Sanctuary Lamps and the Altar Candles are $10.00, the Altar Bread is $15.00, and the Altar Wine is $25.00. The flowers for Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Joseph are $60.00 St Ann are $45.00. The Tabernacle is $60.00 and the Cross is $110.00. Please stop by the Rectory to reserve any of the above items. We offer our condolences to the families and friends that have lost a loved one especially May the soul and the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace
Dear Parishioners, PASTOR SCORNERJUNE19, 2016 "Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him..." The first line of today's Gospel presents a strange image. Jesus was both by himself and with others. He was somehow experiencing the solitude of personal prayer, but was also close enough to his followers to engage in conversation with them. Although we don't know exactly what the details were of this situation, it does suggest for us an example of what we might call spiritual "balance." Here we see Jesus taking time to be alone in prayer, but also taking time to engage in spiritual reflection with the other members of his community. He didn't sacrifice one for the other. He found a way to have both. We are called to do the same. Developing the habit of personal prayer is an essential part of our spiritual lives. Like Jesus, we too need to set aside time and space to pray by ourselves, connecting as individuals with our Father in heaven. Whether it be a few quiet moments in the morning, or time to pray at night, this kind of prayer keeps us connected to God. It enables us to give our own answer the poignant question Jesus poses today, "But who do you say that I am?" Personal prayer alone, however, is not enough to fulfill us spiritually. We are also meant to participate in the larger community of believers, joining together with others in communal prayer and reflection. This, of course, happens every time we attend Mass as we gather together at church and join in the liturgy. For some, "sacrificing" our Sunday mornings week after week may seem like too much to ask. But this is one way we can carry out the challenging command of Christ to take up our cross and follow him. God is with us always! Fr. Ed Jocson Stewardship of Treasure For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 Offertory Collecon 06/12/2016 Weekly Budget needed $12,100.00 Weekly Collecons $ 5,369.00 Assessment $ 115.00 Fuel & Heat Collecon $ 1,636.00 Mail in $ 914.00 Surplus/ (Deficit) $(4,066.00) 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 thatif you are moving make the Rectory aware. We need to keep are records current and to let the envelope company know of the change of address or to discontinue, thanks. This week 06/19/2016 Please use Please use Weekly and Father s Day Envelopes Next week 06/26/2016 Please use Weekly and Air Condioning Envelopes Thank you in advance for your generosity Up Coming Meengs Organizaons/Associaons Finance Council Sept 13th 7:30PM Rosary Altar Society TBD 7 PM Liturgy Commi@ee August 29th 7 PM Building and Facilies November 14 7 PM Pastoral Commi@ee October 24th 7 PM (All meeng take place at Rectory, Rosary in Family Room at School) CCD Re registraon will begin in August. Have a safe summer and always know wherever you go there is a mass, explore and visit other churches. 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 $250.00 Lamppost are $2,500.00 Benches will be $3,500.00
Feed The Poor For many year here at St Elizabeth we have helped to feed the poor by making sandwiches. Donations come in to purchase the food, someone comes in and cuts the meat, the ladies( known as the sandwich ladies) come for an hour to 90 minutes to make the sandwiches and someone comes and picks them up and brings them to the food pantry. We have others that donate food and that goes along with our delivery. We are in desperate need of sandwich ladies. They come every other week on Tuesdays. Please call the rectory at 908 486 2514 and help this act of stewardship continue, Thanks Although we only experienced one bad storm this year we did not go unpunished. We discovered that the gutters and leaders on the side of the church going over the three alcoves and the confession booths had been damaged. One set came off completely. We put it into our insurance but received very little back. The gutters are copper and the flashing underneath should be copper as well. Apparently years ago it was replaced with aluminum. Over the years aluminum and copper do not mixed and caused more corrosion. The estimate came in at $9,200.00. This will replaced the flashing, the gutter and leaders with copper. while fixing they discovered more damage to the tile roof which will lead to another $4,300.00 If you can find it in your heart to help off set the cost it would be greatly appreciated. To date we have $4,070.00 in donations, thank you for your generosity! A Time to Relax Summertime is a time to relax. During this leisure time, would you be willing to go through your closets to get rid of all those unwanted heavy winter clothes and shoes which served you so well during the winter season? Please donate them to the Catholic Charities bin located on the Church ground.thank you for helping Catholic Charities continue its mission. Travel with Fr. Edgardo Jocson, Pastor of St Elizabeth of Hungary, Linden to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Capernaum, Rome, Assisi, Tuscany, Florence,and Venice. Cost $4,900.00 (all included in price: Airfare from anywhere in the US, airport taxes, security fees & fuel charges, transfer as per itinerary, 4/5 star hotel in downtown areas,luxury bus transportation, all breakfast and dinner, all tips to driver, hotel and tour guide and tour fees, luggage handling). To register, please contact Proximo Travel,LLC (855) 842-8001 or 508 340 9370. You can also register online at www.proximotyravel.com. SEND A CITY CHILD TO CAMP The Eddie Gray Camp Fund is seeking funds to send inner-city children to summer camp. This year the cost will be $250.00 for one week. We are grateful for any amount and every donation helps. Please make checks payable to Sister Jacinta Fernandes St Joseph Social Service Center 118 Division St. Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Thank you for providing a happy and healthy To Celebrate the 25th Priestly Anniversary of Father Alex while traveling to the Eternal City of Rome. Come join him on September 28 October 6th during the year of Pope Francis declaration of Year of Mercy. Entering the doors of mercy in the major basilicas. Mass will be celebrated daily in holy places such as; Siena, Assisi, Loreto, Lanciano, Padre Pio s basilica in San Giovanni Rotondo, Subiaco & Vatican City. Cost $3,799 from Newark. For more information contact Linda Moreno 201 993 0547 or email vricablanca@unitours.com The Rosary Altar Society is running a trip to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pa. onnovember 30,2016. We will see the biblical production of Samson. The cost will be $115 per person. We have only 50 tickets reserved and it will be first come first serve. If the trip is not sold out byseptember 1st, it will be open to other parishes in the area. The bus will leave St. Elizabeth's at9amand return about9pm. The trip includes the show, dinner at Bird in Hand Restaurant, and the bus. We will stop at Kitchen Kettles for lunch. For tickets call Deacon John P. Bejgrowicz at 908-338-5249 or email atjohn2859@aol.com
Father's Day Prayer God our Father, you govern and protect your people and shepherd them with a father's love. You place a father in a family as a sign of your love, care, and constant protection. May fathers everywhere be faithful to the example shown in the Scriptures: steadfast in love, forgiving transgressions, sustaining the family, caring for those in need. Give your wisdom to fathers that they may encourage and guide their children. Keep them healthy so they may support a family. Guide every father with the Spirit of your love that they may grow in holiness and draw their family ever closer to you. Amen. The We Are Living Stones Campaign will allow each of us to join our gifts with those who made the parishes and programs of this Archdiocese a reality in years past and will ensure that we remain a strong, vibrant and faithful Church in the years to come. We know that our greatest strength is our Catholic faith and the faith of our people. This campaign is centered primarily on the spiritual growth and development of our people s faith. We are relying on your generosity to create a legacy for this generation --a legacy of faith that will pass on to those who will cherish and take it into a new time, gratefully adding their own gifts to what you have so generously given. Thanks to all of you that have committed to a pledge. For those of you that are still thinking about your contribution you can call the office with any questions 908 486 2514 Currently we have 129 donors and we have $183,468.00 in pledges We have hit over 40% of our Goal On December 8 th to November 20 th 2016 Pope Francis has declared a YEAR OF MERCY INDULGENCE This the year to become more merciful in our own lives and bring God s mercy to others. Doors of Mercy Archbishop has designated six other Archdiocesan Parishes and Shrines as Pilgrim Churches. Each of these Pilgrim Churches will enable the faithful to gain a Plenary Indulgence under the same conditions as those at the Cathedral Basilica. The Pilgrim Churches are: Saint Francis Xavier, Newark Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, Linden Divine Mercy, Rahway Our Lady of Mercy, Park Ridge Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Wallington Our Lady of Mercy, Jersey City Pope Francis Prayer For the Year of Mercy Lord Jesus Christ, You have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, And have told us that Whoever sees you sees him. Show us your face and we will be saved. 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 If you are new to the parish, welcome!!! If you would like to register Please feel free to call us or fill in the form below Name Address City Phone Email Address You can drop this off in the basket and we can follow up with you