St. Bartholomew Church Pastoral Team Very Rev. Thomas J. Walsh Pastor twalsh@stbartseb.com Fr. David J. Wejnerowski Parochial Vicar dwejnerowski@stbartseb.com Deacons John H. Broehl jbroehl@stbartseb.com Anthony J. Gostkowski tonydeacon@aol.com John F. Kenny jkenny@stbartseb.com Phil Tartara ptartara@stbartseb.com John P. McShane (Emeritus) jmcshane@stbartseb.com School Principal Ann Wierzbicki awierzbicki@stbartseb.com Director Religious Education Barbara Fitzgerald bfitzgerald@stbartseb.com The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR LITURGICAL LIFE ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH 470 RYDERS LANE E AST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 T WENTY SECOND SUNDAY I N ORDINARY TIME S EPTEMBER 3, 2017 Parish Center/Rectory 732 257-7722 Fax: 732 257-7723 School: 732 254-7105 Religious Education: 732-390-0354 Please visit our website www.stbartseb.com Eucharist: Reconciliation: Adoration: Parish Center Hours: Monday Friday : 8:30 A.M. Saturday: 8:00 A.M. Vigil: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 Noon Saturday: 3:30 4:30 P.M. (or by appointment by calling the Parish Center) Every First Friday Noon to 7:00 p.m. October May Mon to Thurs. 9:00 am 4:00 pm. Friday 9 12 Noon
SATURDAY September 2, 2017: Weekday 5:00 P.M. In Thanksgiving for our son Vincent Carl r/o Mom & Dad SUNDAY, September 3, 2017: Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Richard Baldwin r/o Judy Baldwin Carmela Palombi r/o Michael & Doris Palombi 10:00 A.M. Eileen Vail r/o The Family 12:00 P.M. Anthony Giacobbi r/o His Family MONDAY, September 4, 2017: Weekday: Labor Day 9:00 A.M. Michael J. Murphy 14th Anniv. r/o Corinne Murphy 4 Labor Day Parish Office Closed 9 KoC Yard Sale 10 SVdP Corp. Comm. 8:00 a.m. 17 KoC Corp. Comm. 8:00 a.m. FOOD COLLECTION Sunday After all Masses 26 First Day of CCD Session I and II 27 Enrollment Ceremony For 8th Grade 28 First Day of CCD Session III TUESDAY, September 5, 2017: Weekday: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 8:30 A.M. John E. McGinnis r/o His Wife, Linda WEDNESDAY, September 6, 2017: Weekday 8:30 A.M. Kenneth Pfitzer r/o Pfitzer Family THURSDAY, September 7, 2017: Weekday 8:30 A.M. The Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Parish FRIDAY, September 8, 2017: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 A.M. John S. Anastasio r/o Eda & John Anastasio SATURDAY, September 9, 2017: Saint Peter Claver, Priest 8:00 A.M. Andrew & Margaret Mezick r/o Mezick Family 5:00 P.M. Vincent & Rose Perrino r/o Chris & Lucy Perrino SUNDAY, September 3, 2017: Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Vivienne & John Gatarz r/o Family Luzia Ho r/o Domingo Ho Family 10:00 A.M. Joseph Castelli & Orsola Patti r/o Wife & Children 12:00 P.M. Mary E. Murphy r/o Ann Marie McDermott THE COMMUNION DVD S ARE IN PLEASE CALL OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO ARRANGE PICK UP 732-390-0354
INFANT BAPTISMS The Sacrament is celebrated on Sunday at 1:15 PM. by appointment only. A Pre-Baptism Catechetical Session is required for parents. Godparents (Sponsors) must be practicing Catholics and at least 14 years of age. A practicing non-catholic Christian may act as a witness along with a Catholic Sponsor. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We welcome all unbaptized individuals, friends, family members and neighbors who are not Roman Catholic Christians or those individuals within the Catholic Tradition who may have never received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist or Confirmation to participate in our parish program for adult Christian Initiation at this time. This program is also ideal for baptized Christians of other Christian denominations who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. If you know of someone who may wish to experience the richness of our Catholic Faith and who desires to participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church, please contact Barbara Bunag at 732-257-7722. MATRIMONY The Sacrament of Matrimony requires an extensive period of preparation. Contact must be made with Parish Center one year in advance. MINISTRY TO THE SICK The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the anointing of the sick is available to our parish sick and shut-ins upon request. Please inform the parish concerning the needs of the sick by calling the Parish Office. If any member of the parish is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office immediately so that a member of the Pastoral Staff may visit. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY WHO ARE SICK AS WELL AS THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Summer has gone by and with the arrival of Labor Day the new year begins for our parish community. This Wednesday, September 6 th, we are welcoming 375 students to our excellent Catholic School. Summer projects have been completed: the French Drain in front of the main doors of the Church, a new beautiful Gym floor has been installed in the Kelly Gym, and new air conditioning units have been installed in the kindergarten rooms and the technology center. Plans have been finalized for the Ariella Hopkins Pre-K & Kindergarten playground and the installation date will be announced once the construction is completed. Truly we are blessed community and I thank Deacon Jack Kenny, Deacon John Broehl, and Joe Monteleone for overseeing all these projects. May the Lord continue to bless the work of our hands. In Christ, Fr. Thomas I Vincent Solano & Erin Wagner MASS SCHEDULE Monday Friday 8:30 A.M Saturday 8:00 A.M. Saturday 5:00 P.M. Vigil SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 12:00 NOON August 26th & 27th, 2017: $16,443.25
Message from the Bishop s Office KNIGHTS KORNER Dear Brothers, It was nearly five years ago, in October 2012, that Superstorm Sandy hit parts of our diocese and many of our people went through something of what is now being experienced by the residents of eastern and southern Texas. In scope and level of devasta on, Hurricane Harvey is being described as a natural disaster beyond anything our na on has ever experienced. In the a ermath of Sandy, our people were able to begin to rebuild their homes and their very lives through the support of parishes and dioceses throughout the United States. Hurricane Harvey presents us with the opportunity to show to the grieving and displaced persons in Texas the same compassion that was so generously shown to us. In addi on to encouraging your parishioners to pray for those who are suffering from this storm, I also encourage you to announce this weekend and next a collec on for the vic ms of Hurricane Harvey to be taken up the weekend of September 16-17 or another weekend more convenient for your parish schedule. This collec on is op onal, but I imagine that you have also had many people ask about how they may help. Please send the proceeds of your collec on to the diocesan Office of Finance, which will forward monies collected to the dioceses in need. Thank you in advance for your concern for our brothers and sisters in great need. Yours in Christ, Most Reverend James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA Bishop of Metuchen KNIGHTS COUNCIL 11873 MEMBERSHIP INFOR- MATION Knights Council meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30pm. For membership information please contact our Membership Director Brother Joe Baker at 570-580-8145 or jpabaker@aol.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WEB SITE Brother Knights for Information about the Knights Events and Council activities by the Saint Bartholomew Knights of Columbus please visit our Web Site at www.stbartskofc.net KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 11873 & AS- SEMBLY 3583 MEETINGS The next Council meeting will be on Wednesday September 6 th and September 20 at 7:30pm.. The next Assembly meeting will be on Wednesday September 13 th, at 7:30pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORPORATE MASS AND DAY OF ADORATION Adoration will commence on Friday October 6th. The next Corporate Mass will be on September 17 th at 8am. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WREATHES ACROSS AMERICA On August 7 th -13 th we again sold at the Middlesex County Fair Wreathes for our Veterans which, will be placed on their graves in December. Tony Riccardella-PGK is our chairman for this event. We collected $1920.00 which is equivalent to 128 Wreaths.. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARTER DANCE Brother Knights, the Charter Dance will be on Sunday September 24 th 4-8pm at Ria Mar in South River. Also, the Installation of Officers will be at the 12noon Mass. See Bill Logan-PGK our chairman for ticket information.. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPCOMING EVENTS FOR Sale Saturday September 9 th, 2017 Charter Dance Sunday September, 24 th, 2107 Installation of Officers Sunday September, 24th 2017 September 16th & 17th Second Collection For Victims of Hurricane Harvey CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS YARD SALE ALL ITEMS THAT YOU WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS YARD SALE MUST BE DROPPED OFF ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 TH AT THE CAFETERIA ENTRANCE. YOU CAN START BRINGING MERCHANDISE FROM 4PM TO 8PM. St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Bartholomew Conference OZANAM MEAL PROGRAM The Ozanam Meal Program Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. Our group s mission is to prepare, deliver and serve dinner at the Ozanam Family Shelter on the 2 nd and 4 th Thursday of every month. We will be planning the menus for September and October. I extend an invitation to any parishioner who would like to help out with this effort. New members are always welcomed! For more information, please contact Debbie Wagner by email to debbiew0307@yahoo.com or at 732-613-8743. Knight's Of Columbus Kick Off 2017 Wreaths Across America Campaign at the Middlesex County 4h Fair Over the last past two years and again this year, the East Brunswick St Bartholomew Knights of Columbus Council 11873, were present at the Middlesex County 4H Fair for their annual Wreaths Across America Campaign kick-off. For 2015 and 2016 thru donations, the Knights were able to place 860 Wreaths on Veteran graves. This year's kick-off at the Fair has already resulted in donations for 192 Wreathes and! this was just the campaign kick-off... please keep an eye out for the Knights at other community events. On December16th, with the campaign over, the Knights will be traveling to the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery to place Wreathes on the graves of our deceased Veterans Pictured at the Fair (left) Sir Knight Anthony Riccardella Campaign Chairman and Sir Knight Zoli Melczer.
ALTAR ROSARY UPCOMING EVENTS Altar Rosary Society Day of Prayer and Reflection September 10 th 8am Mass. Corporate Communion - Church. September 11 th 2pm.. Recitation of the Holy Rosary in the church, then Welcome Back Social in the school cafeteria immediately following. October 1 st 8am Mass Corporate Communion Church. October 2 nd Retreat Day.. Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown, NJ. New members are always welcome to attend any of our monthly meetings. Being a Rosarian honors Mary in whose care Jesus has placed us. Consider joining the Altar Rosary of St. Bartholomew, please call Ann Marie Broehl - 732.236.1466 or Nellie Moran 732.207.9786. PLEASE PRAY THE ROSARY WITH FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE GOD BLESS, PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Monday, October 2, 2017 Loyola Jesuit Center Morristown, NJ A Place of Peace, Rest, Illumination, and Closeness to God + Cost: $35 Includes: Transportation from St. Bartholomew Light Breakfast and Lunch, Speaker, Reconciliation, Mass, and free time. Bus will depart from St. Bartholomew parking lot at 8:15am For reservations: Contact Nellie 732.207.9786 ~ All Women and Men of the Parish are Invited ~ + He who carries God in his heart bears heaven with him wherever he goes - St. Ignatius of Loyola - St. Bartholomew Columbiettes Have you ever: Reminder from the Music Ministry- The first Adult Choir rehearsal of the season will be this Thursday, September 7 th, starting with light refreshments in the narthex at 7:00pm. New members of all voice types welcome! More information is available on the parish website. Questions? Contact Nick Gatto, Director of Music, at 732-257-7722 x38 or at ngatto@stbartseb.com. Brought a smile to a shelter child s face? Thanked a military family for what they give up for you? Helped someone dealing with breast cancer? Whether you answered yes or no, we hope you will join us to accomplish these tasks and so much more by joining the St. Bartholomew Columbiettes. Our group is open to Catholic women and 17 and up. You do not need to be a member of St. Bartholomew Church. We meet once a month on Thursday evenings. An installation of new members is being held on Sunday, September 10th. We would love to have you join us. For further information, call Jeannette at 732 698-1787.
On Epiphany Sunday in January 2017, the Children's Choir visited the residents of the Golden Living Center in Old Bridge. They led a Christmas Carol sing along with the residents who eagerly anticipated their annual visit. In March, ten members of the Children's Choir participated in a Children's Choir Festival in Abington, PA (near Philadelphia). The children, who came from several Pennsylvania and New Jersey churches, were directed by Dr. Mark Patterson. Mark Patterson is a choir director and composer. Some of his pieces have been heard at St. Bartholomew's. He composed a new piece for the festival which was an exciting experience for the participants. Children's Choir rehearsals will begin on September 13th. Check next week's bulletin for more details!