Mass Intentions Week of January 13, 2019 The Baptism of the Lord Masses for the Week Monday January 14, 2019 7 PM Mass Association Tuesday January 15, 2019 8 AM Lynn Liberty Wednesday January 16, 2019 8 AM Marie and Solomon Greenhaus Thursday January 17, 2019 8 AM Charles and Beatrice Griffin Friday January 18, 2019 8 AM Communion Service Saturday January 19, 2019 4 PM Elizabeth Betteridge Sunday January 20, 2019 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 AM Thomas Toye 10 AM Our Parishioners 12 PM Kenneth Mundy Weekly Collection / Food Certificates 12-30-18 Regular Collection: $8,156 Last Weekend s Regular Collection: $10,313 Food certificates purchased last week: $250 St. Mary s profit for 2018 / 2019 to date: $1,284 We wish to thank everyone who supports our Parish! Special thanks to those who remember us even when they are away. We could not possibly meet our financial obligations and make necessary repairs without your regular and generous participation in the temporal side of our community life. If you do not receive weekly offering envelopes, please contact the Parish Office. Helping Hands All are cordially invited to join us in St. Pat s Hall on Saturdays, January 12 and 26, from 5:30 8 p.m., to help those in need by cutting coupons (for food, baby, pet, health/beauty items only, please) for the men and women overseas, decorating occasion cards and crocheting/knitting/looming scarves, baby blankets and lap blankets. Some of whom we serve are the patients/residents of JFK Hospital and the Veterans Home in Edison, the Venetian Care Center, the homeless and Pro-Life organizations. For more information, please call Natalie at 732-425-8727. Mass Association January 14, 2019 Magdalene Lynnie Liberty Doc and Kitty Hoffman Roz Pehoski Mary Kowalski Hilary Burns Raymond Nakielny Helen Poweski New Enrollment Special Mention Mary Connor Denise Szymanski Jean Halperin Lynnie Liberty Veronica McGreevey Peter A. Molde Sanctuary Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp is Lit This Week in Loving Memory of Wine and Hosts The Wine and Hosts Used at all Masses This Weekend Have Been Donated in Loving Memory of Marian Lamp The Marian Lamp is Lit This Week in Loving Memory of Remember Our Deceased Jean M. Halperin Yvonne T. Piper Casimina Scarcella ~ www.prayerfulcreations.com ~ www.saintmarysa.org Page 1 of 5
Sacrament of the Sick Please Do Not Wait Until the Last Moment to Call If you are in the hospital, and time is pressing, please know that each hospital has a Roman Catholic priest assigned as their chaplain. The hospital chaplain will be able to anoint you immediately. Thank You! A great BIG thank you to the St. Mary Senior Citizens who purchased $800 in food certificates at their last meeting, giving St. Mary Church a profit of $40! Pop Tabs and Box-Tops Saint Stanislaus and Our Lady of Victories Schools Thank you to all who supported our past collection of pop-tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Unfortunately, we no longer participate in this program. However, if you are still interested in donating poptabs, Saint Stanislaus School (221 MacArthur Avenue) in Sayreville does collect pop-tabs for the Ronald McDonald House - please do NOT leave tabs at St. Mary s; bring them to St. Stan s school. If you are interested in collecting box-tops (see picture), we have a bin in the back of the church for donations. The box-tops support Our Lady of Victories School in Sayreville. Blood Drive at Saint Mary Church Sunday, February 17, in School Cafeteria Saint Mary s will be having a blood drive on Sunday, February 17, from 8:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m., in the school cafeteria. Please bring ID and remember to eat before you donate. Donors should be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Homemade goodies will be served, walk-ins are welcome! Please call Sue at 732-220-7077 for more information. A Note from St. Mary's Food Pantry The Food Pantry appreciates all that you do for those in need. Just a reminder please do not leave food on the rectory steps or porches. ALL food should be left in the back of the church or in St. Theresa's chapel. Also, please check expiration dates. We cannot distribute expired food and must throw it out. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. Designer Handbag Bingo at Our Lady of Victories Friday, February 22, at 7 p.m. Our Lady of Victories Designer Handbag Bingo Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, February 22, at 7 p.m., in Monsignor Dalton Hall (42 Main Street) in Sayreville (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Snow date is February 23. Ticket price is $35.00 and includes 10 games of bingo/1 bingo card per game with 5-Level 1 and 3-Level 2 Raffle Tickets. Additional bingo game cards can be purchased at the event as well as tickets for 3 levels of Tricky Tray Raffles and 50/50. BYO food, dessert and refreshments. Coffee and tea will be provided. Tickets can be purchased/reserved through OLV s School Office (732 254 1676) or through Nicole Martin (735 857 5082). For Your Safety This Winter Weekday Masses and Inclement Weather After much thought and careful consideration, we have decided that it is best to follow the South Amboy public schools schedule for inclement weather in the winter. If the schools are closed due to snow or ice, then that day s Mass will be cancelled and the parish office will also be closed. For weekend Masses, please check our website or Facebook page before heading out to see if Mass has been cancelled (and spread the word to those who may not have access to a computer). Most importantly, whether it is a weekday or weekend Mass if the weather is poor, please do NOT risk your safety to come to Mass. How to Report Sexual Abuse If you were sexually abused by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or you know of someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement and/or by contacting the Diocesan Response Officer at (908) 930-4558 (24 hours/7 days a week). For more information on how to report abuse, visit our diocesan website: https://diometuchen.org/report-asuspected-abuse. www.saintmarysa.org Page 2 of 5
Alfred, Jr., and Jamie Galasso We Invite You to Become a Parishioner Please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket. A census form will be mailed to you upon receipt of this form. Name: Address: Phone: 2018 Contribution Statement Requests If you would like to receive a statement of your Church contribution totals for the year 2018, please provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope (with your collection envelope number indicated) to the Parish Office. You may submit your request via the collection basket. Sunday Cash Raffle Winner Congratulations to the lucky ticket holder who won the final two drawings! December 23 #107 December 30 #20 The members of the Choir wish to thank everyone who supported our fundraising efforts. There were 27 happy and lucky winners! The Choir will be continuing its fundraising efforts by holding another 6-month Calendar Raffle with drawings being held every Sunday from July 7 to December 29. We hope you consider purchasing a raffle ticket for the drawings. Please watch the bulletin for further details on ticket sales. Welcome to Saint Mary Church! We would like to welcome the following new friends who have recently joined our parish family. Pasta Fundraiser Friday, January 25, from 6-9 p.m. The South Amboy Columbiettes will hold their annual pasta dinner on Friday, January 25, from 6-9 p.m., before Open Mic at the Knights of Columbus Columbian Hall (308 Fourth Street) in South Amboy. Proceeds will benefit the food pantries of St. Mary s and Sacred Heart Churches in South Amboy. The cost (prepaid) is $10 for adults ($12 at the door), $5 for children ages 3-12 and children under 2 attend for free. For reservations or questions, please call 732-407-3295 or 732-721-2025 (Columbian Hall answering machine). Dad - Daughter Date Night Friday, February 8, from 7-10 p.m. Dads, Uncles, Granddads, Step- Dads the South Amboy - Sayreville Rotary is hosting their 14 th annual Dad - Daughter Date Night On Friday, February 8, from 7-10 p.m., at the VFW Hall on Jernee Mill Road in Sayreville. The cost is $60 per couple ($25 each additional special girl) if payment is received by January 18. Please make checks payable to the South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary and mail with registration form to: PO Box 3001, South Amboy, NJ, 08879. If paying at the door (space permitting), the cost will be an extra $10 cash. Portraits will be available for purchase at the event and there will also be raffles and gifts. Preschoolers are welcome this event is open to all! For more information and registration, please call 732-721-0400 or email greg@customfinancial.org. Marriage Encounter Weekend January 25-27 The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held January 25-27. Early registration is advisable as space is limited. Call 732-904-9636 for registration and information. For more details, visit: www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org. Nicole Imparato Victoria Vicari Terence Hubert www.saintmarysa.org Page 3 of 5
Diocesan Respect Life Mass and Pro-Vita Awards Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Respect for Life Mass at noon next Sunday, January 20, at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen. The bishop will also present the 2019 Pro-Vita awards. This year s recipients are: Patricia Daly, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, Carolyn Glodek, a parishioner at St. John Vianney Parish in Colonia and William Tevald, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale. Following the Mass, there will be a small reception in the Community Room downstairs. All are welcome to attend. Please call 732-562-1990 ext. 1629 or 1543. World Youth Day Saturday, January 26, From 3:30-9 p.m. The Diocese of Metuchen s Office of Youth Ministry will be hosting a Youth Day at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (105 Summer Road) in Three Bridges, on Saturday, January 26, from 3:30 9:00 p.m. All 8th 12th graders are invited to come with their parish! This will be an evening filled with fun, food, music, prayer, and reflection as our local Church celebrates our youth in union with the Universal Church. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop James F. Checchio. The cost is $20. For details, email: jglynn@diometuchen.org. Vatican II and the Church of the Third Millennium Taking place at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center (146 Metlars Lane) in Piscataway, on Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6, from 10-11:30 a.m. Join Fr. Gregory Uhrig for an exploration of the enduring power of Vatican II s teachings in our day. Based on a video series entitled Vatican II and the Church of the Third Millennium with Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz, Ph.D., this course will offer an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the challenges facing the Catholic Church today. There is no charge to attend and no registration is required. For more information, please contact Fr. Gregory Uhrig at (732) 529-7933 or email guhrig@diometuchen.org. Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a 24 hour prayer line for those who desire prayer for special needs. If you, a family member or friend would like to be remembered in prayer for a temporary or permanent illness, please call us and leave a detailed message at (732) 765-6431 or send an email to our office: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com. Prayer Service - Wednesday, January 30 For Those Touched by the Pain of Addiction or Loss The Diocese of Metuchen's Office of Human Life and Dignity and the Catholic Community of St. Anthony of Padua will host a Prayer Service for those touched by the pain of addiction or loss at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, at St. Anthony of Padua Parish (436 Port Reading Avenue) in Port Reading. Any person or family whose life has been touched by the pain of addiction or loss, or who seeks the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the struggle to recovery is welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. For more information, please visit https://diometuchen.org/opioid-epidemic, call 732-243-4574 or email humanlife.anddignity@diometuchen.org. John answered them all, I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit... (Luke 3:16) The Catholic Catechism states that Jesus immersion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God s will. In other words, as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus the gift of ourselves. Surrender yourself to God, place your trust in Him and allow the Holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of God. Life Choices Resource Center s Charity Banquet Sunday, February 24, from 4-8 p.m. You are invited to an inspirational evening highlighting God s love at work in the services we perform at Life Choices Resource Center. This year s theme is Surprised by Joy. The event will take place on Sunday, February 24, from 4-8 p.m., at the Pines Manor in Edison. Tickets are $65 per person. For more information, please call 732-516-0911. Booster and sponsorship opportunities are available. Download a reply/sponsor form at www.lifechoicesrc.com. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Metuchen is offering Counseling and Wellness Services. If you or someone you know needs counseling or is impacted by addiction, we can www.saintmarysa.org Page 4 of 5
help. Individual and family therapy for children and adults is available. For an appointment, call (800) 655-9491. www.saintmarysa.org Page 5 of 5