OUR PARISH IS SERVED BY: REV. JAMES J. WEINER Pastor MR. ROBERT S. PONTILLO Deacon MRS. FRAN BLACKGROVE Parish Secretary SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - MARCH 17, 2019 MR. JAMES KENNY Director of Finance, Facilities Management MRS. MAURA ROEM Pastoral Associate, Child Catechesis MRS. LORI ZUCARO Secretary for Religious Education MR. ALAN PITMAN Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry MRS. MARYANN KEEGAN Secretary for Youth Ministry The Saint Andrew s Roman Catholic Church mission is to spread the love of Jesus Christ through active ministry, inclusive worship and charitable works for our community and the world. We invite all who live in our area to join our parish community by calling the Parish Center or by seeing one of the priests. Welcome PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 120 Washington Avenue Westwood, New Jersey 07675 parishinfo@standrewcc.com www.standrewcc.com Office Phone:...201-666-1100 Office FAX:... 201-722-1432 Religious Education:. 201-664-6777 reledu@standrewcc.com Youth Ministry:... 201-664-6777 ymin@standrewcc.com Bulletin: bulletin@standrewcc.com Parish Council: parishcouncilsta@gmail.com PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM TUESDAY, THURSDAY 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM FRIDAY 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM to NOON COME WORSHIP WITH US ON THE LORD'S DAY - IN THE CHURCH SATURDAY.............................................. 5:00 PM SUNDAY.............................. 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM 7:00 PM (SPANISH MASS) DAILY - IN THE CHAPEL MONDAY - SATURDAY.................................... 9:00 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SATURDAY........................................ 4:00-4:30 PM DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION..... THURSDAYS 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (CHAPEL) ROSARY AND HOLY HOUR.............. THURSDAYS 7:00 PM (CHAPEL) ROSARY.............................. SATURDAYS 6:00 PM (SPANISH) MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:45 AM (CHAPEL) OUR PARISH FAMILY New parishioners may register by calling the Parish Center. Current members should notify us of changes in their status such as births, deaths, marriages, change of address, etc. Registration is required for receiving the Sacraments. MINISTRY TO THE SICK Those who are sick, homebound or in the hospital are a vital part of our parish family. Please call the Parish Center to arrange for reception of the Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick. OUR PARISH WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE Our website has been updated and contains a link to our Facebook page. Go to www.standrewcc.com St Andrew s Church (Facebook). YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE SUNDAY BULLETIN ON OUR WEBSITE. St. John's Academy 460 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale NJ 07642 201-664-6364 www.sja-hillsdale.org
MASSES FOR THE WEEK Monday, March 18 9:00 am Geralyn Voorhis - Gemma & Al Baffa Tuesday, March 19 - Feast of St. Joseph 9:00 am Cahill Family - Family Wednesday, March 20 9:00 am Mary Mucci - Daughter Thursday, March 21 9:00 am Charles Schaudel - Russ Hartmann Friday, March --22 9:00 am Robert Leckie Gail & Chuck DeMeola Saturday, March 23 9:00 am James Van Hoof - Hannan Family 5:00 pm Alfred Baffa, Jr. - Gloria DiCocco Sunday, March 24 8:00 am Regina C. Fodor Dottie Voorhis 10:30 am Thomas Campagnolo - Bianchi Family 12:15 pm Bernadine Kovaleski Kathleen & Chet Kovaleski 7:00 pm Lorenza Ramirez - Family Those who have pre-arranged a Mass Intention, are invited to present the gifts of bread and wine during that Mass. On the Lord s Day and Holy Days, please inform the usher. To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:11 A time to be healed For those who are ill, especially: Joan Shaw, Lee Ann Fernino, Gilda Gilmartin, Barbara & Dave Stewart, Leonora Paul, Bob Tropila, Michael Bodtman, Cathy Wojcicki, Octavio Galvez, Paul L. Clark, Helen Stipo, D.E., Kay Vanderhoof, Vinny Ficarra, Fr. Ward Moore, Diane Mariconti, Vinnie Covello, Craig Carosella, Lillian Moore, Joe Koppinger, Sean Cresci, John McLaughlin, Jean Neary, Mary & Lou Pulver, Lombardi Family, Ed Marlow, McLean Ambrogio, Carmina Sclafani, Brian Fitzpatrick, Anna Grisoni, Louise Pacos, Ina McNeely, Diane Pirerra, Robert Sottolano, Mary Kenny, Douglas Enrique Valladares, Salvatore Cavera, Juliana Ingocllinera, Threse Najarian, Elaine DeRobertis, Kathy Gacheny, Carolyn Keating. A time for peace For those serving in the Armed Forces, especially: Alma & Michael Baffa, Dillon Heyliger and Jeffrey Gum. If today, you hear his voice For our parishioners studying for the priesthood/diaconate: Pedro Soriano, Seminarian. Paul Zeller, Diaconate candidate. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MONDAY, March 18 Religious Education...3:45 PM (PC) Year II Prep #5...7:00 PM (Gym) Prayer Group... 7:45 PM (MPR) TUESDAY, March 19 - Feast of St. Joseph First Eucharist Workshop...3:45 (Church) Choir Practice... 7:30 PM (Church) WEDNESDAY, March 20 Little Angels...9:30 AM (Gym) First Eucharist Workshop...3:45 (Church) Year II Prep #5...7:00 PM (Gym) Spanish Prayer Group... 7:00 PM (Chapel) ESL... 7:15 PM (3rd FL) THURSDAY, March 21 Eucharistic Adoration... 9:30 AM-3:00 PM (Chapel) Following Christ... 7:00 PM (Gym) Rosary & Holy Hour... 7:00 PM (Chapel) Food Pantry... 7:30 PM (CH) Liturgy Committee...7:30 PM (Conf) FRIDAY, March 22 Spanish Youth Group...6:30 PM (MPR) Stations of the Cross... 7:00 PM (Church) SATURDAY, March 23 Men s Cursillo... 8:00 AM (Conf) AA Meeting... 10:30 AM (CH) Reconciliation... 4:00 PM (Church, carport entrance) Spanish Prayer Group... 6:30 PM (Church) SUNDAY, March 24 Apostles of the Word...8:00 PM (CH) CHURCH HOSTS FOR THE WEEK OF March 17 In Loving Memory of THOMAS CRISTALDI by LAURA CRISTALDI Pray each day that the nations of the world might be more attentive to the poor and the displaced, homeless and lonely might be welcomed. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays at 7:00 PM March 22, 29 April 5, 12 in the Church NEXT WEEK S READINGS - SUNDAY, MARCH 24 1ST READING: EXODUS 17:3-7 2ND READING: ROMANS 5:1-2, 5-8 GOSPEL: JOHN 4:5-42 DEANERY PENANCE SERVICE Our Lenten Penance Service will be held this year on Monday evening, April 8, beginning at 7:30 PM at Our Lady Mother of the Church, Woodcliff Lake. All are invited to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Reconciliation, Forgiveness Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass again us I am a disciple of the Lord, and the Lord taught me to forgive everyone, even my enemies. On the cross, the Lord even forgave those who were crucifying him. Forgiveness is not an easy task, but it is entirely within reach. Forgiveness is distinct from reconciliation. Reconciliation requires the cooperation of both parties. Forgiveness requires the action of only one party. Even if reconciliation is not possible, I can still forgive. Everyone has some baggage from the past. I need to cut it loose and that involves not only forgiving others but also asking forgiveness from those I have wronged. On June 8, 1972, U.S. military planes dropped napalm bombs on a South Vietnamese village, mistaking it for a North Vietnamese infiltration area. With her family and neighbors, nine year old Kim Phuc Phan Tai ran for her life. The bombs incinerated her clothing and left her with 3rd degree burns. As the terrified child ran for safety, an A.P. photographer captured the moment (and won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize). Several of the girl s family members died during the bombing. Kim was hospitalized for a year, fighting for her life and needing 17 operations over 14 months. As she grew up, she struggled with pain as well as the publicity of the photo. But, she says, the photo became a means for her to work for peace. At age 19, she became a Christian and prayed to learn how to forgive. At a Veteran s Day ceremony in Washington, DC in 1996, she met the pilot who had coordinated the bombing. She credits God for giving her the ability to forgive. She stated, I have lived so much with hatred; now I value so much the lesson that I learned to forgive. I forgive myself. I love the people who caused my suffering. St. Joseph, show us how to live, how to love. Show us how to trust, how to care, how to give our lives to God. OUR STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT Prayer Participation Generosity Just as God gave the Israelites land for a home, God has also given us a home whether it be grand or humble. How do you show gratitude to God for the home He has given you? COLLECTION WEEKEND March 9-10 Collection... $ 7,757.00 Electronic... $ 1,130.00 Repairs...$ 25.00 TOTAL... $ 8,912.00 Pledges to the Sharing God s Blessings Annual Appeal, can be made using a pledge envelope and dropping it in the collection basket or bringing it to the Parish Center. If you have already made a contribution, thank you. Our goal is $52,797.00. WEEKLY COLLECTION - ONLINE GIVING Instead of using the envelope system, already registered parishioners can make donations online directly from your checking account or credit/debit card. Visit our website at https://standrewcc.com. Scroll to Links, click on Electronic Giving, linked onto the Liturgical Publications (LPI) site. Questions contact Fran Borg at frances.m.borg@gmail.com. ST. ANDREW S FOOD PANTRY ITEMS OF THE WEEK: TUNA, MAC & CHEESE Supermarket gift cards are welcome. Clothing bin open for clean, ready-to-use shoes, clothing, towels and bed-linens ONLY. Do not leave any items outside the bin or the Church garage doors. DONATIONS of baby & kitchen items, clothing, and small toys at the garage on Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM and Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 PM. Volunteers are needed on Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM and Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 PM. We thank you for your generosity and support. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR THE RIDE HOME: Second Sunday of Lent GOSPEL: LUKE 9: 28B-36 ADULT S QUESTION: What can you do this week to really spend time alone with God, listening with your heart? CHILD S QUESTION: Jesus invites you to be close to Him, to see Him with clear eyes. What is Jesus like as a friend? YEAR II CANDIDATES The fifth preparation session for Confirmation will be on: Monday, March 18 or Wednesday, March 20 All Year II candidates are required to attend on either Monday or Wednesday night. Meet in the Gym at 7:00 PM. January, 2019 A time to be born into the waters of Baptism You are a child of God. You are wonderfully made, dearly loved, and precious in His sight St. Andrew s community welcomes you Mason Jonathan Lasser, son of Jenna and Jonathan Gavin Michael Nepola-DeFelice, son of Danielle and Michael February, 2019 Addison Andreano, daughter of Karen and Michael Adrianna Pia Dabney, daughter of Anna Lise and John Olivia Renee Dragona, daughter of Nicole and Gary Brooke Claire Fredeman, daughter of Jennifer and Thomas Alexandra Galiotti, daughter of Janine and Mark Amelia Grey Roy, daughter of Zara and Rejik Thomas Giovanni Lepore, son of Stephanie and Thomas Our Lenten Journey from Fast to Feasting FAST from anger. FEAST on patience. FAST from bitterness. FEAST on forgiveness. FAST from complaining. Feast on appreciation. FAST from negative. FEAST on affirmatives. FAST from hostility. FEAST on non-resistance. FAST from suspicion. FEAST on truth. ST. JOHN S ACADEMY Happy St. Patrick s Day! SJA S MONEY BALL 50/50 RAFFLE The Drawing will be held at the Red & White Gala on April 3. For further information, please contact Regina Ewers at regina.ewers@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of SJA. 2019-2020 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact Ms. Socha at 201-664-6364 or by email at ssocha@sja-hillsdale.org PARISH & COMMUNITY FOLLOWING CHRIST COURSE The sessions at St. Andrew s Parish Center will continue on Thursdays, March 21, 28, April 4, 25 and May 2, from 7:00-9:00 PM and includes a retreat on Saturday, March 30, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Call Michele (201-954-0215) or Viola at 201-666-5697 or email mjohnston@bergen.edu. 50 PLUS CLUB NEWS The 50 Plus Club invites all to join us on a trip to Mount Airy Casino and Resort on Tuesday, September 17, to see The CAPRIS, an American doo wop group who became a one-hit wonder in 1961 with There s a Moon Out Tonight. Trip includes: R/T Transportation, $15.00 Free Slot Play, Buffet Lunch, Show Ticket and Bus Driver gratuity. Members $65.00 Non-members $68.00. Contact Hilda at 201-265-5257. Registration deadline is May 27. PARISH MISSION: ENCOUNTER JESUS Two evenings of prayer, reflection and music calling us to the heart of our faith: Our Encounter with Jesus. April 1-2 from 7:00-8:15 PM in the Church presented by: Joseph Nuzzi, MA Biblical Studies and Meredith Augustin, Recording/Performing Artist. GREEN KNIGHTS BASKETBALL CAMP St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale is hosting its 31 st annual Green Knights Basketball Camp this summer for boys ages 8 to 15. The camp runs in three sessions: July 8-11; July 15-18; and July 22-25. The camp day is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Great fun & competition, guest lecturer, free basketball & player jersey to each camper. Please call 201-391-3300 for camp applications and further information or visit our website (www.sjrnj.org). KNIGHTS KORNER IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL. Lent Pasta & Shrimp Dinner Our council, courtesy of Flynn's Deli, will host a Pasta & Shrimp Dinner at 6:00 PM, Friday March 29. Tickets are $10.00 per person $25.00 per family. Make reservations at Flynn's Deli, 274 Third Ave. Westwood or phone 201-214-3850 or email Frank Mariconti at fms12250@aol.com. First Communion Breakfast We cordially invite all First Communion candidates and their immediate families (Mom, Dad, and siblings) to a breakfast hosted by the St. Thomas More Council of the Knights, Sunday March 31 at 11:30 AM. 40 Crest St., Westwood. RSVP to the Parish Center by: March 22 (A goodwill donation to our Charity Fund would be appreciated.)
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