The Bread and Wine have been offered in loving memory of Manuel Campolargo From Family MONDAY, April 23, 2018 7:00 AM Veronica Pugliese, r/o Feeney Family 8:45 AM John Calandriello, r/o Family TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 7:00 AM Keith Lane, r/o Deacon Tom & Joanne Bresnan 8:45 AM Ann Demberger, r/o M/M John Ammon Flowers for the Altar have been donated in loving memory of Manuel Campolargo from Family WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 7:00 AM Florence Cerami, r/o Feeney Family 8:45 AM Marie Guastella, r/o Andrew Provenzano & Family THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 7:00 AM Thomas V. McGee, r/o Irene & James Wytenus 8:45 AM Deacon Steve Nemeth, r/o Joe & Rose Ragucci FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 7:00 AM Erik Echevarria, r/o Elena Alves 8:45 AM Mary & Thomas Parrillo, r/o Family SATURDAY, April 28, 2018 8:00 AM Leonard Holdridge, r/o Tom Cusmano 5:00 PM Sara Crowell, r/o M/M Carlos Sanchez & Family 7:00 PM Cosmo Esposito, r/o Finis Family SUNDAY, April 29, 2018 7:00 AM Ed & Lorraine Kalanta, r/o Family 9:00 AM Dominick Cavallero, r/o Family 10:45 AM Agnes Campbell Kronenburger, r/o Daughters Margaret and Eileen 12:15 PM Living and Deceased members of the Parish Next Baptismal class will be May 15, 2018. Please call the Rectory to register. e welcome our littlest members born to new life Baptized in water and the Holy Spirit March 14/15, 2018 ERIK TKACZ Child of Rafal and Joanna Niec Tkacz and GAVIN DAVID ZSAMBA Child of Wayne and Danielle Santo Zsamba COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: Next weekend, we will be taking up the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Nearly half of our country is considered home mission territory. This appeal helps our neighbors here in the US who do not have access to basic pastoral services like Mass, the sacraments, and religious education. Through your support, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps these mission dioceses form vibrant faith communities and strengthens the Church at home. Please be generous. Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers: Arthur Ellermann, Phyllis Monaco, Gladys Gonzalez, Catherine Donahue, Becky McCabe, Arthur Mulroy, John Farawell, Art Bouder, Bill Hillyer, Marianne Muscavage, Marie Negri, Christiano Bianco, Edward Holobinko, Dorothy Zsamba, Charlene Misak, Mike Misak, Mary Ann Baureis, Andres Quijano, Eileen Ammon, John Murphy, Marian Cassel, Louis Faccone, Kevin McCartin, Barbara Christie, Mary Mayo, Rose Thompson, William Kriston, Pauline Mendicino-Franke, Sadako Vargas, Robert Grecco, Baby Lucas DeCarlo, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers. Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters: Christine LaBelle and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest. ATTENTION: THE CRYING ROOM The Crying Room is strictly for adults with young children only. Please show consideration! MASS AND HEALING SERVICE ST. JAMES/WOODBRIDGE Wednesday, April 25 th at 7:00 PM Father John Campoli, I.V. Dei Director of His Love Ministries will celebrate Mass. Following the Mass, Father John will pray for Special Blessings and Healing for those present. For information, call Maryann at 732-803-7466.
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS Our adult choir will be singing for both of our parish Confirmation liturgies this Wednesday April 25 th! Our children s choir is practicing for 1 st Holy Communions on Saturday May 5 th as well as our parish May Crowning on Sunday May 6 th. ADULT CHOIR Our parish adult choir enhances our liturgies each Sunday from September through mid-june. The choir also sings for many special occasions during the year, such as: Christmas Eve Mass, Holy Week, Confirmation, and our Mass of Remembrance in November! The choir also provides two beautiful concerts for the parish, one during Advent and the other during Lent. We are always looking for new people to join our very dedicated group! We welcome all adults (and high school students) to be part of our choir. The adult choir sings weekly at the 9:00 am mass (And once a month at the 10:45 am mass). We practice each Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:00 Pm in the church. Our next rehearsal will be on Wednesday May 2 nd and we sing again next Sunday at the 9:00 AM mass. CHILDREN S CHOIR Our parish children s choir is made of students from our parish from grades two and up. The choir sings for our parish Christmas Pageant and 4:00 pm mass on Christmas Eve, as well as the 9:00 am mass on Easter Sunday. We practice on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the church. We sing twice a month at either the 9:00 or 10:45 am mass. Our next rehearsal will be on Tuesday May 1st and we sing again on Sunday May 6th at the 9:00 am mass as well as the Parish My Crowning following 9:00 AM Mass. FOLK GROUP Our Parish Folk Group enhances the 12:15 liturgy each week. The Folk Group is under the direction of Ms. Jennie Esposito. Rehearsals are held weekly at 11:15 Am in the conference room adjacent to the church gathering area. Jennie is always looking for more singers as well as instrumentalists to join with the Folk Group! TEENAGE/COLLEGE GROUP This group of young adults in the parish generally enhances the 12:15 PM mass on the fourth Sunday of each month. Rehearsal is held at 11:15 am in the conference room. If you sing or play an instrument, then this group is for you. Please speak to Jennie Esposito after 12:15 pm for more information on both groups!! St. John Vianney School News God bless our eighth grade students as they receive the sacrament of Confirmation this week. Just a reminder that the eighth grade students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on Wednesday, April 25, so they have time to prepare for their special day. Students may now wear their summer uniforms, weather permitting. If the forecast for the day is 50 degrees or below, please do not send your child to school in their shorts as they may be cold and uncomfortable. Now is a good time to check the length of your child s shorts and skorts. They should come to the top of your child s knees if not, they should be replaced. Please refer to the Handbook/Calendar for details regarding the summer uniform. Now that the weather is getting nicer, we have a few reminders for everyone. First of all, no pets are permitted on the school grounds at any time. Also, we would ask that you do not linger outside the building after dismissal. The playground area is used by aftercare. Children should not be running on the church steps or around the area in front of the church. We appreciate everyone s cooperation in these matters. Space is available for all grade levels for the 2018-2019 school year. If you would like more information or would like to register your child, please call the school office at 732-388-1662. Pre-School News We still have some spaces available for our Pre-School classes for the 2018-2019 school year. If you would like more information or would like to register your child, please call 732-388-1662 to schedule an appointment. A sincere thank you to all those who participated in the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl project as part of their Lenten journey. We were able to contribute $3,160.30 to help our companions in our global human family. I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep and they will heed my voice. JOHN 10:14-16 When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in quiet whispers, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response.
SAVE THE DATES!! Union Catholic High School SJV PARISH FAIR Open House - Wednesday, April 25, 2018- JULY 10 THROUGH JULY 14, 2018 7:00 p.m. 5 th, 6 th and 7 th Grade Students and Families Come and Get a Sneak Peek at All that UC has to offer! Learn how our nationally recognized laptop-learning program and progressive teaching methods can support your college and career goals and help you become all that God calls you to be. Get your wristband early and save! Wristbands may be purchased in the rectory for $25.00 pre sale. At the fair the price is $30.00. SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY CAR DONATIONS: 1-800-322-8284, OR GO ONLINE AT www.svdpusacars.com PRO LIFE Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 24 th. Maternity donations can be dropped in the crib in the foyer of the church. Diapers size 3 thru 6 are always welcome. Although we accept gently used items, they should be clean and ready to use. If it s suitable for your grandchild, we can use it. If you have larger items, please call Carolyn at 732-381-0499 to arrange for pickup. Thank you for your continued generosity. PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND WITH FR. JOSEPH KUBIAK August 9 18, 2018 (Note: New dates) $2,950.00 all inclusive from Newark For more info call 732-574-0150 or Phyllis at 732-566-4115. Also www.sjvianney.com SJV SENIOR TRIP ST. ALFONSO S LONG BRANCH DAY OF REFLECTION (MAY 14 TH ) Arrival time is 9:30 AM (continental breakfast) followed by Redemptorist Father talk, free and quiet time, lunch at Noon, browsing Gift Shop, walking the beautiful grounds which lead to the Atlantic Ocean. The day closes with a Mass in the beautiful Chapel by the Sea. Tour price $50. Departure time is 8:15 AM from the SJV parking lot. Call Connie O Donnell at 732-388-6543. 1600 Martine Avenue Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 For more info, call 908-889-1600, ext. 302 Save the Date! Sunday, May 20, 2018 Annual NJ Catholic Youth Rally at Great Adventure Online Registration available this year http://diometuchen.org/youth-and-young-adult-ministry/ Youth.ministry@diometuchen.org The schedule includes Opening Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday Liturgy at 6:00 p.m. (hosted by the Diocese of Metuchen) Open to all Scouting, Jr. High, High School & Young Adult Ministry, Parish/School Athletic Programs & Families! ST. ISIDORE'S GARDEN. We are pleased to announce that Maureen & Jay Jorgensen have offered to take over the management of our garden. This is most welcome news and we encourage all our past volunteers to continue to be involved and welcome any newcomers. It is so rewarding to have people tell us how much they appreciate the fresh produce we are able to provide. If you have questions please feel free to contact Maureen at: maureencjorg@aol.com. BISHOP S APPEAL UPDATE To date, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $109,907.75 and payments totaling $92,194.25 from 472 parishioners. This 90.1% of your $122,000 goal.
2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal Lighting a Fire in the Heart of Our World It s not too late to participate in the 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal. If you have yet to make a pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so today and help us reach our goal of 100% participation. Every gift, no matter the size, is important and greatly appreciated. Ways to share our gifts: PLEDGING: Choosing to pledge over time may allow you to be more generous. Monthly reminders will be sent through October 2018. GIFT BY CHECK: Whether your gift is a one-time, paid-in-full gift or an installment of a pledged gift, please make check payable to Diocese of Metuchen Bishop s Appeal and mail to PO Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000. GIFT BY CREDIT CARD: Complete your gift and credit card information on your pledge card or visit our secure online giving site at https://diometuchen.org/baa. Gift OF APPRECIATED STOCK OR SECURITIES: Federal tax laws allow a charitable deduction for the full market value of stock or securities on the date they are gifted. For information on making such a gift, please contact the Office of Stewardship & Development at 732-562-2432. PLEASE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING PARISHIONERS NEW TO OUR SJV FAMILY FROM JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2018 Steven and Ashley Alonso Robert and Lauren Bausch Vincent Campanella Nicole and Himanshuy Dahiya Nicole Darpino Justin and Meredith Derkack Vincent and Meghan DiCupillo James and Stephanie Downing Mary Beth Dugan James and Samantha Gibbons Thenga and Phillip Griffin Joseph Laico Mary Mckeown Brian and Joanna Michalczyk James and Daniela Morales Donald and Kristina Radigan Briana Reis Carol Scheuermann Ashley Wnek A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Peter filled with the Holy Spirit said: Leaders of the people and elders: If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved, then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was done in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarean whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead; in His name this man stands today before you healed There is no salvation through anyone else. When people inquire where they should begin reading the bible, I suggest a great place is in the Acts of the Apostles, and in particular the kerygmatic sermons of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. They are clear and concise statements about Jesus, His passion and resurrection, and through the Spirit are the source of the enthusiasm as the two great preachers tell of their reason for preaching. It was not much earlier that Peter denied and Paul persecuted those who were curious and seeking. That is what we are about as we reflect on His Word Today and every day we are desirous of knowing and loving Jesus better, and as we do, we serve as His witness. The great sermons, the announcement or proclamation give meaning to our lives as disciples and are the call to others to come to Jesus.
Urge NJ Assembly to Oppose Assisted Suicide Bill On Monday, March 12, the Assembly Judiciary Committee released the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (A1504). The bill will now be voted on by the General Assembly. The bill would allow physicians to prescribe drugs to end the lives of terminally ill individuals considered to have six months to live. The facts are clear - in California, in Vermont and in Oregon - states that have passed assisted suicide bills - insurance companies have denied individuals expensive healthcare coverage but offered them low cost drugs to end their life. In an era of cost control and managed care, patients with lingering illnesses may be branded as a financial liability for the insurance company, and decisions to encourage death could be driven by reducing costs. Please contact your state legislators and tell them that you oppose A1504/S1072. To take action, visit: https://njcatholic.org/faith-in-action. "It's Complicated" Wednesday, April 25, 7 to 9 p.m. St. John Neumann Pastoral Center 146 Metlars Lane Piscataway, NJ The program is an interfaith discussion of Israel, Christianity and Islam building bridges to peace. The moderator will be Rev. Guy Selvester, director of the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs for the Diocese of Metuchen. The guest speakers will be Dr. Mohammad Ali Chaudry, Ph.D., Rev. D. Scott Russell, Mr. Keith Krivitsky and Rabbi Marc Kline. For information, email gselvester@diometuchen.org or call (732) 529-7937. Catholic Charities-Diocese of Metuchen Please consider supporting our local poverty relief services by donating gently used clothing, shoes, household items and small appliances to Catholic Charities-Diocese of Metuchen. Clearly marked donation boxes are available in more than 30 locations throughout our four-county diocese. For a complete list of drop-off locations, visit http://www.ccdom.org/how-you-canhelp/clothing-donation-drop-boxes. If you have an item that is too big to fit in a donation box, call 877-343-3651 to arrange for a free pick up at your home.