ST. HENRY R.C. CHURCH 82 West 29th Street Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 Our Mission The Parish Family of St. Henry seeks to continue the mission started by its founders over a century ago. With Jesus Christ as our model, centered in the Eucharist, we will teach the gospel message and apply it to our everyday lives. Our family will be a shining beacon of Christian hope and love to the people of Bayonne. October 4, 2015 - Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time RECTORY & PARISH OFFICE Phone: 201-436-0857 Fax: 201-823-4611 Email: sthenryrc@optonline.net Website: www.sthenryrc.org (NEW) Served by: Temp. Administrator: Rev. Raul Gaviola Parochial Vicars: Rev. Alfie A. Pangilinan In Residence: Rev. Raphael Lee Deacon: Rev. Mr. Danny Rodrigues RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Phone: 201-339-0319 Email: sthenryreligion@optonline.net Served by: Parish Catechetical Leader: Marie Pope Youth Ministries Director of Music Ministries: Chad Perry 201-935-5727 Trustees: Claire Latwis and Bernard (Jay) Jablonski Parish School: We are part of an excellent co-sponsored Elementary school - All Saints Catholic Academy. For more information, call 201-443-8384 or visit website www.ascabayonne.org Mass Schedule The Lord s Day Saturday Eve: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM Saturdays: 8:30 AM Weekdays: 8:30 AM & 12:05 PM Holy Days: (see inside bulletin for Mass times) National Holidays: 9:00 AM Parish Access Center: (Hudson County) 201-798-9958 Novenas Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturdays after 8:30 AM Mass; St. Jude Novena: Wednesdays after the 8:30 AM and12:05 PM Masses Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 9-9:30 AM and 4:30-5:15 PM Confessions will be heard any time at the Rectory. Please call 201-436-0857. Sacrament of Baptism First Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Baptismal Instruction will be scheduled prior to Baptism. There are no Baptisms during Lent. Sacrament of Marriage Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements as soon as possible to insure time for adequate preparation for this Sacrament. We look forward to helping you prepare for your wedding day and marriage. Blessing of your Marriage: If you have been married civilly or in another religious tradition, and would like to have your marriage blessed in the Roman Catholic Church, please call the parish priests for more information. Teaching the Good News Grades Pre-K to 5, Catch-Up, RCIC, Special Needs Children: Sundays 8:45 9:45 AM Grades 1 to 5: Wednesdays 3:45 5 PM Junior High (Gr. 6, 7, 8): Tuesday Evenings 6:45 8 PM Grade 9 Confirmation: 1st Sun. of ea. Month, 10:30 11:55 AM, followed by 12 PM Youth Mass (beginning October) To Become Catholic or Complete the Sacraments For details about a life-changing journey called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those who have not been Baptized and wish to do so; or information for Baptized Catholics (children, teens or adults) who have not yet celebrated the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation and now wish to do so, please call Marie Pope at 201-339-0319. Sacrament of the Sick/Homebound Anointing: Anytime upon request in the home of the sick. Communion: A priest or Eucharistic Minister of the parish will bring Communion to those parishioners confined to home. Please call the rectory.
October r, 2015 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Two We believers in Jesus acknowledge that He always holds up the ideal for us to follow. He does this to enlighten us, not to frighten us. To illustrate but not to frustrate. To motivate but not to enervate. Any physician of the mind would tell us that we need ideals to admire and goals to shoot for to give added purpose for our lives. It is necessary and spiritually beneficial for divorced persons to remember that they are still valued members of the Church. There is a false idea floating around that divorced people are automatically excommunicated. That is not Church teaching. It is good for each and every follower of Jesus to be well informed of the Church s position and practice on this subject when divorce is so prevalent and false understanding does such harm. The official Catechism gives us the teaching, and the Sunday Eucharist gives us the strength to live it in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in life. Meanwhile, in a culture that has devalued marriage, we have before us a graced opportunity for good Catholic married couples to exemplify by their lives how to live out the Christian brand name conferred on them at Baptism. It is still true, as the hymn puts it, that they will know us by our love. Come to think of it, that s a pretty good brand name slogan, even if the New Testament said it first. Mass Intentions for the Week SATURDAY, October 3rd 5:30 PM Genevieve Gongla SUNDAY, October 4th 8:00 AM William Drexler 10:00 AM Kathleen Munn 12:00 PM Stanley Zalewski, Jr. & Krystyna Zalewski MONDAY, October 5th 8:30 AM St. Faustina 12:05 PM Maria S. Caamano TUESDAY, October 6th 8:30 AM William Vitale 12:05 PM James P. Galard WEDNESDAY, October 7th 8:30 AM Thomas Falconer 12:05 PM Henry Dietrich THURSDAY, October 8th 8:30 AM The Hogan Family & Barbara Murphy (1st Ann.) 12:05 PM Rev. Msgr. John G. Judge (2nd Ann.) FIRST FRIDAY, October 9th 8:30 AM Stabile & Donohue Families 12:05 PM Mae Savo SATURDAY, October 10th 8:30 AM John M. Sciubba 5:30 PM Louis & Celia Gargiulo NEXT SUNDAY, October 11th 8:00 AM Maria Palmieri 10:00 AM Patrick Brandon (3rd Ann.) 12:00 PM Edward Dugan MEMORIALS SANCTUARY LAMP In Memory of Brian O Connor from Mark & Lynn Sanzo & Family ALTAR BREAD In Memory of Catherine Matthews from the Mannion Family ALTAR WINE In Memory of Peggy & Charles Sova from the Mannion Family Pray for... Please continue to keep in your prayers the sick members, family and friends of our parish: Robin Kuzma Delikat, Antoinette Lamberti, Kenny Healy, Darlene Lopez, Michael DeFazio, Elaine De- Martini, Liam Morley, Laurie Bauer, Hannah Cabrera, Daniel Gilligan, Rich Marchitto, Gloria Russell, Joseph Lillo, Marie Brady, Ruth Busick, Arthur Vatalaro, Jun Ong, Gary Truitt, Judy Saal, Kathy McNally, Agnes May, Tajmool Ghany, Robert McNamara, Charita McAlarney, Jeanmarie Malanga, Emma & Jerry, John May, Irene Bock Fischer, Daniel Norton, Sharon Delaney, Jayna Ann Morrell, Maria Tibay, Vanessa Palen, Kim Ortiz, Marie Jacobson, Pat Mayer, John Williams, Samantha Davis, Pamela Fucci, Robertas Kuckailis, Maggie Doyle MASS OF THE ANOINTING Sunday, October 18th, 12 Noon PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! Time and time again, the Gospels tell of Christ s healing power. His ability to heal people in mind, body and spirit was one of the principle ways that Jesus manifested his divinity to his followers. The need for healing comes in many forms. It may be due to a physical ailment or an emotional strain. Caregivers themselves, whether physicians or nurses or family members, may be in need of the healing presence of Christ, sacramentally administered in a Mass of Anointing. During this celebration of Christ s healing power, anyone who is weakened by age or illness or has a condition that diminishes their quality of life is invited to receive this sacrament of healing through the laying on of hands and anointing with holy oils, as well as their caregivers. May the power of the Holy Spirit in this sacrament provide comfort, courage, patience and hope to all those who suffer. Anyone who would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is asked to call the rectory office at 201-436-0857. Thank you.
SATURDAY, October 3rd 11:00 AM Relay for Life Bake Sale SUNDAY, October 4th 8:00 AM Relay for Life Bake Sale 8:45 AM Religious Education classes 10:30 AM Confirmation classes 11:00 AM Rosary Society Meeting 12:00 PM Rite of Enrollment 9th Gr. Confirmation 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry MONDAY, October 5th 6:00 PM Girl Scouts 7:00 PM RCIA TUESDAY, October 6th 10:00 AM ESL 6:46 PM Religious Education classes 7:30 PM Line Dancing WEDNESDAY, October 7th 3:45 PM Religious Education classes 7:00 PM Servants of Jesus, Mary & Joseph THURSDAY, October 8th 10:00 AM ESL 6:30 PM ESL FRIDAY, October 9th 10:00 AM Faith Sharing 1:00 PM Blood Drive 7:00 PM Servants of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 7:30 PM Gatekeepers SATURDAY, October 10th 5:30 PM RCIA/RCIC Rite of Welcome SUNDAY, October 11th 8:45 AM Religious Education classes 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Join Us TUESDAYS: 7:30 PM, LINE DANCING, Parish Center. No experience necessary! For more Info. call 201-912-1245. WEDNESDAYS: 7:30 PM, Devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, every Wednesday at 7:30 PM. First Wednesday Novena Mass @7:30 PM St. Benedict Chapel. 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS: 1:30 to 3 PM, Faith Sharing & Intercessory Prayer Group (held at C. Poli s home, 201-858- 2675). Drop prayer intentions in the box in the Church vestibule. FRIDAYS: 10:00 AM, Scripture Study/Faith Sharing. Rectory Conference Room. Bring your Bible. FRIDAYS: 7:30 PM, Gatekeepers Charismatic Prayer Community, every Friday at 7:30 PM. First Friday - Novena and Healing Mass @ 7:30 PM, St. Benedict Chapel. 2nd & 3rd Fridays: Join Fr. Alfie Pangilinan, Parochial Vicar of St. Henry Church, in our BIBLE STUDY GROUP, as he guides us and helps us explore and discuss the Word of the Lord together. Novena to Señor Santo Nino every Friday @7:30 PM, St. Henry s Parish Center. SUNDAYS: Prayer Shawl Ministry, Sundays, 1 3 PM in the Rectory. St. Henry Parish NEWS Religious Education Page Three The Closing Mass celebration of our 125th Anniversary and the festivities following were heartwarming. Thank you to all who came to Mass and celebrated with Archbishop Hebda and all the priests who have been and are still a part of this wonderful parish of St. Henry! To all who helped before and after Mass to set up, serve and clean up, there are too many names to mention, but I must recognize the Youth of our parish in general! Thanks so very much for all your help! Bishop Tom was smiling down on us bringing the sun and crowds of people. Thank you, Bishop Tom! Thanks to all who donated desserts they were delicious! Thanks to my cousins, Barbara and Keith Cole for their donation of hot dogs and popcorn. Thanks to Don Anthony who provided the music. Thanks to the Fun Bus people who provided so much fun for our children. In retrospect, our year-long celebrations have been filled with joy, fun, faith, community and of course, sadness. Let us continue to rejoice and build this community of St. Henry for at least another 125 years! Thank you from The Pope. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) classes will begin on Monday, October 5th at 7 PM to 8:30 PM. If you would like to become Catholic and/or receive the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, call Marie Pope at 201-339-0319. I am looking for someone with photography skills who would take pictures of the many events we have in our Religious Education Program. I would also like articles to be sent to the Bayonne Community News, etc. If you have a camera and would like to get involved, please call Marie Pope at 201-339-0319. Our Flea Market, held last Saturday, was another huge success thanks to Barbara Silvay and the help of Joseph & Vinnie Barbarise, David Perez, Derek Toro and Austin O Connell. These guys bring tables and chairs outdoors and then back into the building after the flea market is over. They do a great job while getting their exercise as well. The Flea Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month outdoors, in front of St. Henry school (weather permitting) or in the Pine Room (usually November through March). If you are interested in helping us call Barbara Silvay at 201-339-0319 for more information.. Our Religious Education program has begun. This year s theme is Dignity for Every Human Being. Special thanks to all our new and seasoned catechists for joining our team: Special Needs (Elisha DeMaria, Alyssa Gonzalez, Linda Gonzalez, Gina Kline, Unise Torres, Amy Vieria); Pre-K (Christine Sorrentino, Danielle Sierra); Kindergarten (Madelyn Gerard, Allison Gerard, Marisa Gerard); Grade 1A (Ericka Rodas, Gladys Nieves, Chrissy Ellerson); Grade 1B (Tatiana Rodas, Christina Ocasio Mason); Grade 1W1 (Moira Harden, Cindy Salazar); Grade 1W2 (Ali Brattole, Holly Khouzam); Grade 2A (Monica Burnett, Shuli Wang, Jessica Becker); Grade 2B (Debbie Lucas-McGady, Brittny Morgan); Grade 2W (Lisa Cerbone, Caroline Gallo, Alyssa Gonzalez, Aida Lopez); Grade 3A (Thomasina Carney DeJesus); Grade 3B (Maureen Hoffman); Grade 3W (Laurie Riccardi, Matthew Riccardi); Grade 4 (Janice Williams, Maria Florez); Grade 4W (Kari Habib); Grade 5 (Michael Elam); Grade 5W (Frederick Bacarisas); Catch-up/ RCIC (Tommy Lake, Brian Rubinsky).
CHECK OUT ST. HENRY S NEW WEBSITE!! www.sthenryrc.org. Page Four READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jon 1:1 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90:12-17; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 [17-27] The Bereavement Ministry of Consolation continues all year. This ministry invites anyone who may be interested in becoming a bereavement minister to please contact the rectory at 201-436-0857. All bereavement ministers will be trained to work with families and help them prepare the Funeral Mass. St. Henry s Boy Scouts We are looking to resurrect our boy scouting program. Anyone interested in becoming involved, please call Marie Pope at 201-339-0319 or 908-612-6674. OTHER HAPPENINGS - In and Around Bayonne & the Archdiocese of Newark FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF Donate Blood. NEW JERSEY BLOOD SERVICES hold their blood drives the 2 nd Friday of each month in the PINE ROOM of St. Henry s School. The next drive will take place Friday, October 9, 1 PM 7 PM. Questions /schedule an appointment for whole blood or ALYX (automated collection for red cells), call 1-800-933-2566. Appts. encouraged, walk-ins welcome! For platelets, call 1-866-758-5387. MARIST HIGH SCHOOL, Bayonne, will hold their Fall OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, October 4th, 1 4 PM. ST. PETER S PREP, Jersey City, will hold its Fall OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, October 4th, 1 4 PM. For more information, call 201-547-6389. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, Bayonne, will hold A Twenty- Part Bible Study, featuring Jeff Cavins, Tuesday, October 6th, 12:30 to 2:30 PM and 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Registration is $45 and includes materials. For more info., contact Deacon Michael Missaggia at 201-823-4017 or email JMM.MISSA@verizon.net. City-Wide Holy Name Mass & Breakfast SUNDAY, October 18th Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Bayonne Mass at 9:30 AM Continental Breakfast immediately following At OLMC Parish Center Tickets may be purchased for $5.00 ea. by calling John Baranowski at 201-436-7184 REGIS HIGH SCHOOL, 55 East 84th St., New York, NY, an all-scholarship Jesuit secondary school for Catholic boys, announces its Open House to occur on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12th, 1 4 PM. For more information call Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions, 212-288-1100, Ext. 2057 or email, edimichele@regis.org. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL, 30 West 16th St., New York, will hold their OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, October 17th, 1 4 PM. For more information, call 212-924-7900 or visit www.xavierhs.org. From the ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK: A RETREAT FOR THOSE FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS, GENNESARET, designed to provide a spiritual and temporal oasis for men and women suffering with a life changing illness, will be held the weekend of October 16, 17 & 18 at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center, Kearny, NJ. The retreat will begin Friday at 1:30 PM and end with a closing prayer service Sunday at 1:30 PM. There is no cost for the retreat. For more information, call Hilare Reinold at 732-566-7237 or Peggy Walsh at 908-499- 7677. SAVE THE DATES: The Women s Commission Day of Reflection, Alive in Christ, will take place on February 27th, 8 AM to 1 PM at Seton Hall University. The Men s Conference will take place on March 5th, 8 AM to 1 PM at Seton Hall University. Registration for both events will open this November. How to Report Abuse The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals who wish to report allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child & Youth Protection at 973-497-4011.
Rosary Society NEWS America Needs Fatima s Public Square Rally will take place at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 10th in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima at St. Vincent s Church. Please join over 10,000 rosary rallies prayed simultaneously across America for our nation. For more information call Roseann Hogan at 201-436- 9159. St. Henry s Rosary Society meets TODAY, October 4th, 10 AM Mass and recitation of the Rosary, followed by meeting in the Parish Center at approx. 11:15 AM. All ladies of the parish are welcome! REMINDER: Children s envelopes are meant for children s offerings only. All parishioners receive offering envelopes in the mail, quarterly, printed with their name and unique parishioner number. If you are not receiving offering envelopes, call the rectory, 201-436-0857. Thank You! Our Collection for Sunday, 9/20/15: $6,888 Our Collection for Sunday, 9/27/15: 7,248 The Children s Collection (both weeks): $58 We need $8,000 each week in order to meet our expenses Thank you for your continued support and generosity! FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED: Please continue to contribute to our Food Pantry as you can. Your kindness and attention to the needs of others is appreciated! Food Pantry Availability As part of our partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Parish, St. Henry Bayonne parishioners who are in need of food may access the Food Pantry at St. Vincent s. The Pantry will be open Thursday, October 8th & 22nd. Pantry hours are 3 5 PM and it is NOW located in the Rectory basement (entrance 46th St. ground level, near garage). IMPORTANT: In order to receive food you must indicate that you are from St. Henry Parish and bring with you current picture I.D. and current proof of residence (utility bill indicating your address in Bayonne). REMINDER: St. Henry Parish has a small food pantry, located in our Rectory Office, available 9 AM 3 PM weekdays. Closed Fridays during the Summer. Bring picture ID. ASCA News Page Five Back to School Nights were held 9/8 (for pre-k and kindergarten) and 9/23 for grades 1 through 8. ASCA s track season has begun. Good luck to the team in future competitions. Students in Pre-K 3 through grade eight participated in various lessons and activities to commemorate Pope Francis s visit to the United States. The Home School Association is sponsoring the sale of World s Finest Chocolates, 9/15 through 10/2. Calendar raffles are also on sale. September 15 through October 15 ASCA celebrates Hispanic Heritage month. There is a display of flags, pictures and various items relating to the students Hispanic heritage in the front hallway of the school. The school continues to collect box tops and soup labels for education which enables them to purchase equipment for physical education classes. Pop tabs from aluminum cans are also collected and donated to Ronald McDonald House charities. Check our website, www.ascabayonne.ort for additional information and news. Tickets for ST. HENRY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Halloween Party are on sale in the Religious Education Office during regular hours. For more information, call Marie Pope at 201-339-0319. Parish Registration If you are not receiving offering envelopes or various parish mailings, chances are you are not a registered member of St. Henry Parish. You are not automatically a registered member because you were married here, were brought up here or went to school here. Membership is by formal registration only. To register, come to the rectory office, between 9 AM and 4 PM weekdays and complete a registration card. Remember, membership with your parish is a requirement if you wish to be a godparent or a sponsor for Confirmation. To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:11) a time to be born... a time to love a time to be born to eternal life Remember in your prayers those of our parish, family, friends and community who have recently died, especially Joan Delaney, as well as those who have died in the service of our Country and a time for peace in all the world Pray for our servicemen and women at home and abroad.