Church of the Sacred Heart 531 Washington Ave. South Amboy New Jersey 08879 732-721-0040 www.sacredheartsa.org Rev. Stanley Gromadzki Pastor Rev. Marian Drozd Parochial Vicar Deacon Serge Bernatchez 732-679-2088 MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening: Sunday: Weekdays: 4:30 pm (English), 6:00 pm (Polish) 7:00 am, 9:00 am (Polish), 10:30 am, 12 noon 8:00 am (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.) 7:00 pm Fri. (Polish) CONFESSIONS: Before the morning Mass except First Friday; Friday at 6:30 pm (Polish). Saturdays: 3:30 pm (English); 5:30 pm (Polish) NOVENAS/DEVOTIONS: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Daily after 8:00 am Mass. Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Wednesday after 8:00 am Mass. Sacred Heart of Jesus: In Polish every Friday following 7pm Mass. Holy Rosary: Following 8 am morning Mass & 10:00 am on Sunday. SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY/WEDDINGS: Arrangements are to be made by calling the Parish Office no less than ONE YEAR in advance. Absolutely NO social plans are to be made before meeting with the parish Priest or Deacon. Please note: Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is celebrated on Saturdays @ 2:00pm only, NO Friday nor Sunday weddings (nuptials) will be scheduled. BAPTISMS: Baptisms will be held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday at 1:30PM with the exception of Holy Days. Pre-Baptism class, will be at 3:00 pm every 2nd Saturday of the month in Church. RITE of Christian Initiation for ADULTS (RCIA): The RCIA is the process the Church uses to form and inform those who want to inquire about the Catholic faith. This process is for those who have never been baptized, baptized adults needing Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, and those of other faiths who feel called to become Catholic. Is God calling you? If so, please call Deacon Serge Bernatchez at 732-721-0040 PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Call 732-721-0040 Arrangements for communion calls to the sick can be made by calling the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office when a parishioner is in the hospital. Emergency calls are made at any time. PARISH REGISTRATION: All parishioners should be registered. Parishioners over the age of 18 should register independently of their parents. It is necessary to be a registered parishioner for at least 3 months in order for us to provide testimonial letters. Kindly notify the Parish Office of any changes, (732) 721-0040. Thank you. Please note Memorial Hall is no longer available as hall for rent parish organizations will still be allowed usage. Parish Office Address: 531 Washington Ave. South Amboy, NJ 08879 Parish Phone: 732-721-0040 Parish Fax: 732-721-4448 E-mail: SHeart224@aol.com Like us on Facebook @Church of the Sacred Heart Office Hours: Monday Thursday Fridays Evenings/Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm 9 am to 12 noon By appointment Sacred Heart CCD/PREP 732-721-0040 Mrs. Shannon Liana, Director E-mail: sacredheartsaprep@gmail.com Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ sacredheartccdprep/ Prayer Chain! You may email your request to shprayerchain@gmail.com. Or write your request in the binder located at the St. Jude statue in the back of the Church. SH Prayer Team is ready to pray for your special needs. To become a member of Sacred Heart s Prayer Team please call. 732-721-0040 Pregnant Need Help? 1-800-848-LOVE Life Choices Resource Ctr. 732-499-8876 In case of emergency, when you need a Priest at any time, day or night please call 732-721-0040, answering service will pick up leave a message. A Priest will call back as soon as possible. September 17, 2017 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SATURDAY, September 16 4:30pm +Jerry Gorczyca (Anniv.) Req. by: Wife & Children 6:00pm (Polish) +Wojciech Szymanski Req. by: Zona-Hanna Szymanska SUNDAY, September 17 7:00am +Vincenzo Vicidomini Req. by: Rosalie Camacho & Family 9:00am (Polish) Pro Populo/ For the People of the Parish 10:30am Living & Deceased Members of SH Council of Catholic Women 12:00pm +Teresa Sakowicz Req. by; Izabela & Wojciech Rutkowski MONDAY, September 18 Weekday 8:00am +Edward Suchorski Req. by: Rita Elias TUESDAY, September 19 Weekday/ St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr 8:00am +Margaret Grynkiewicz Req. by: Boland Family WEDNESDAY, September 20 Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest & Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs 8:00am +Eugene Kaluzny Req. by: Cousins THURSDAY, September 21 St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist 8:00am 5 th Anniv. In Heaven +Marie Merski Req. by: Merski Children FRIDAY, September 22 Weekday 8:00am +Stephen R. Golembeski Sr. Req. by: Gerri & Family 7:00pm (Polish) +Alyce Capelli Req. by: Frank & Ginny Clarke SATURDAY, September 23 St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 8:00am +Horacio Corrales Sr. Req. by: Horacio Corrales Jr. 4:30pm +Walter Kijowski Req. by: Family 6:00pm (Polish) +Mieczyslaw Nietubyc Req. by: Len & Pat Kaslavage SUNDAY, September 24 7:00am Pro Populo/ For the People of the Parish 9:00am (Polish) +Roman Mach Req. by: Wife, Children & Mach Family 10:30am +Mroczkowski Family Req. by: Dorothy Benson 12:00pm +Laurens Bloch Req. by: Fr. Stanley, Fr. Marian & Office Staff If any family member of those mentioned in the Mass Intentions are present, please tell the ushers so you can bring the gifts to the altar. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE... Saturday, September 16~ Rosary at 4pm Special Collection for Hurricane Harvey Victims Sunday, September 17~ Rosary at 10:10am Special Collection for Hurricane Harvey Victims Monday, September 18~ Opening Mass for PREP at 5pm Thursday, September 21~ Saturday, September 23~ Rosary at 4pm Sunday, September 24~ Rosary at 10:10am WEEK OF September 17, 2017 SUNDAY WINE & HOSTS +Edward Suchorski Gertrude Suchorski CANDLE INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sanctuary /Tabernacle Candle ~ Church +Arthur Nowak Phyllis, Penny & Janet Nowak Blessed Mother s Altar Candles ( +Marie Merski-Esther Zamorski +Marie Merski Merski Children St. John Paul II Altar Candles For the Health of Jadwiga Zeleslawska-Family For the Health of Gabriela M. SH Youth Chorus & Band Candle for The Sacred Heart of Jesus +Nicholas Weber Ann & Loving Family Candle for The St. Joseph Statue +Joseph Hranowski Carl & Fran Kovach Candle for Jesus Crucified +Robert Valenti Peter & JoAnne Luccarelli Candle for Our Lady of Fatima +Maria Selene Carino Kenneth & Palma Von Gonten Candle for St. Anne +Catherine Jarusiewicz Irene Zakrzewski Candle for the Infant of Prague For the Health of Ed Zarzyczny Carl & Fran Kovach To reserve a candle please fill out a form located at the entrances of our Church & return to Parish Office. 2-587
GOD S PLAN FOR GIVING... Sept 9 & Sept 10 Regular Collection: $7,959.50 Parish Repairs: $275.00 Peter s Pence Collection: $2,416.14 Our parish church is totally dependent upon your financial support and generosity. Without your generosity we as a parish church could not function. Unfortunately it takes money and we must pay the bills like any other household, the only difference is that we are much, much bigger. Please be generous with your treasure in supporting your parish church. Please consider tithing if you have not done so in the past. May the Good Lord reward you for your generosity and sacrifice. Fr. Stanley ~Please remember your Parish Church in Your Last Will & Testament~ -Sacred Heart parish church is the place where you so faithfully received God s Grace. God continues to bless you with His Holy Spirit. We owe God everything we are and everything we have, we can never repay Him. Hence, would you please consider sharing your treasure with your parish church before you enter your eternal reward, you will be glad that you did, and you will never regret it. God bless you and keep you in His care. Fr. Stanley Altar Rosary Society Corp. Communion Mass on 10/8/17 @ 10:30am New members are always welcomed! Love Life Group Please come Pray the Rosary @ American Wellness Ctr., 228 Main St., Woodbridge, where abortions are performed daily. Please pray for an end to abortions. For more info or anyone interested in joining, please call Anne 732-721-7583. SH Love Life is looking for volunteers to help with a Catholic Prayer Service at the Venetian Care Center in South Amboy held on every 4th Wednesday of the month. Please contact Anne at 732-721-7583. Council of Catholic Women Meeting Oct. 10 @ 7:30pm, Convent 10/14 & 10/15 Coat/Clothing Drive for Rescue Mission Boy Scouts Troop 95 Tues. evenings at 7:30PM in Convent Knights of Columbus Council #426 New members are always welcome. For info on joining, contact Jan Williams 732-553-9060. Hall rental available-for more info call 732-721-2025 or on Facebook @Council426 Sacred Heart Seniors Next general mtg. Monday, 9/25/17 @ 12n in upper Mem. Hall. Executive Board mtg. 9/18/17 @ 12n in Mem. Hall upper room. Atlantic City trip to Golden Nugget, Sept. 21. Bus leaves 9:30am from SH parking lot. Call Lorraine 732-721- 6843. Upcoming trips: 9/26/17: VillaRoma to see Jimmy Sturr. Call Judy 732-727-0154 for reservations or info. St. Vincent De Paul Meetings every 2nd Saturday of the month,9:00am in the Convent. Food Pantry open to those in need immediately following Food collection for the poor every 1st weekend of the month. Please leave your food donation in front of Mem. Hall. Please consider helping out, we need Volunteers! Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Holy Hour/Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every 1st Friday of the month @8PM. All parishioners are invited to the holy hour. Corporate Communion Mass, 10/14/17 @ 4:30PM Mass Sacred Heart Catholic War Veterans 9/17 Dept. of NJ Board Meeting 1pm at Suburban Diner, Rt. 17, Paramus, NJ. All members invited to attend. 9/19 2pm Bingo at Veterans Home, Menlo Park. Help is needed. Sponsor a Hymnal for a Loved One! Please note that we are offering for purchase the sponsoring of the new Hymnals for the parish. You will find the forms in Church or at the Office. $15 per hymnal. CHILDREN S MASS MUSIC LED BY ROGER S PRAISE & WORSHIP CHILDREN S GROUP ~Next Mass Oct. 1 at 10:30am If your child is interested in joining the Children s Band or Chorus, come to practice Mondays @ 6:30pm in the Convent, call 732-721-0040. Praise and Worship Come join Sacred Heart Praise & Worship group which meets on Mondays at 7:30pm in Convent. New members welcome. Parishioner Corner If you would like to post something here, looking for a needed item or possibly offering something to fellow parishioners, please send your request in to Fr. Stanley. Include your name, address and phone number. 3-587
SH CCD/PREP Contact Mrs. Liana at: sacredheartsaprep@gmail.com 9/18/17 - Opening Mass at 5pm 9/25/17 - classes 5pm-6:30pm (6:15pm gr. 1 & 2) For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord s - ROMANS 14:8 This is the essence of stewardship everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God. We aren t owners of anything, we are merely stewards of the gifts that God has given us, especially our very own lives. Pray to God, daily, and ask Him how He wants you to use the gifts He has given you. Champions for Catholic Charities 50/50 Raffle By entering our Champion 50/50 Raffle, you are helping our neighbors in need and you just may win one of the two grand prizes. The prize for our last year s raffle was over $28,000 each for two lucky winners. With your participation, we are hoping for even greater success this year. Tickets are $100 each. The drawing is scheduled for Monday, October 16 at the Champions for Catholic Charities Dinner being held at The Palace in Somerset Park. Download a raffle form at www.diometuchen.org/champions or call 732-562-2438. Thank you and good luck Altar Rosary Society Communion Breakfast & Gift Card Auction is open to all parishioners and will be held on Oct. 8 in Memorial Hall following the 10:30am Mass. A selection of brunch foods will be served & the Rosarian of the Year will be honored. A Gift Auction of various gifts and certificates from local businesses will follow the breakfast. Tickets are $15 pp. Call Virginia Zrebiec 732-721-1521 or Anne Szatkowski 732-721- 7583 for info or reservations. Deadline for reservations is September 17 th. Altar Server Schedule Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 7:00 pm N. Mroczkowska; D. Gawel; G. Trojanowski Saturday Sept. 23, 2017 4:30pm K & R DeSimon; E. Smetana 6:00 pm M. Sliwowska; K. Garlak; E. Orzechowska Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 7:00 am D & D Nicoletti; K. Pesch 9:00 am O. Plonski; J. Lupinski; A. Makowski 10:30 am M. Radgowski; S & J & J Tuquero; A & D Pino 12 noon Z. O Connor; G. Velez; J. Fernandez; B. Ruiz ** Please patronize our advertisers ** They make our bulletin possible. Sanctuary Candles and Altar Candles are still available for purchase for various dates throughout the rest of the year. Cost is $25 for the Sanctuary Candle and $10 for each Altar, 5 day glass candle. Journey Through Grief is a program designed to help men & women work through the grief that one experiences in reaction to the loss of a loved one. This group is open to all members of the community, regardless of religious affiliation. They will meet on Thursday (starting Sept. 21st) for 9 weeks at St. Ambrose Church in Old Bridge from 6:30-8:30pm. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required. Call 732-679-5666 for info or registration. SH Rosary Society will be selling 8 Mums on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 st in front of Memorial Hall. Plants are 3 for $12 or $5 each. Open Mic Night held on Fri., Sept. 29 beginning at 8pm. Anyone who is part of a group or a soloist is invited. Amplifiers & drums provided. Refreshments available. For info call 732-721-2025. CEMETERY CORNER Few General Cemetery Regulations Reminders: Pets are prohibited on cemetery property. Cemetery dumpsters are for cemetery use ONLY, not for personal household trash. Fences, hedges, coping, edging, curbing, enclosures, ironwork, wires, seats, vases, urns, posts, steps are prohibited on cemetery plots/ property. Articles such as shells, rocks, stone chips, bottles, cans, mulch, glass receptacles, Styrofoam crosses, statues & all other decorative non-religious objects will be removed from cemetery property without notice. Outlining of graves or memorials by stripping a border of sod or outlining the grave with metal frames, stones, concrete blocks, etc. is not permitted. The planting of evergreens, trees, shrubbery, rose bushes, large bushy flowers, vegetable plants, etc. of any kind is strictly prohibited and will be removed without notice by cemetery personnel. American flags with its holders must be placed next to the headstone of each grave and not by the VA marker with the exception of two weeks prior to and and then two weeks after Memorial Day. These rules among others are based on Diocesan Cemetery Rules. Please take a ride to Holy Cross or Resurrection Cemeteries to see the difference. Please adhere & respect these rules for the general order and cleanliness of our parish cemetery. CEMETERY NOTICE All dead flowers must be removed Please, no walls, rocks, boundaries, overgrown plants & bushes, etc., they will be removed without notice. 4-587
Bridges of Peace, a 501c(3) nonprofit charity On Monday, September 11, 2017, Bridges of Peace, a Sayreville based nonprofit charity, along with the residents of Sayreville will begin a two-week drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. A 53-foot tractor-trailer and driver have been secured to bring the goods to the area outside of Houston to assist those people who so desperately need our help. There will be several public donation drop off points throughout the town listed as follows: The trailer will be at 277 Johnson Lane in Parlin on the grassy area behind Emma L. Arleth School and will receive donations 4 to 8 pm throughout September 23 The Sayreville Borough Hall at 167 Main St., Sayreville during hours of operation The Sayreville Senior Center at 423 Main St., Sayreville during hours of operation The Morgan First Aid Squad at 1960 Hwy 35, South Amboy during evenings Sayreville United Methodist Church at 406 Main St., Sayreville (in rear of church at Sharegood Thrift Store- Tues., Thurs., and Sat. 9 am to 1 pm Sayreville Day- September 17,2017, next to Lions Vision Mobile Assemblyman John Wisniewski s office at 132 Main St., Sayreville during business hrs. * All Sayreville public schools will be also collecting items only through their students.* The donated items will be shipped to the Food Bank in San Antonio who are serving the people directly affected in the Houston area. The items that will be collected are: Baby items (i.e. diapers, formula, wipes, new clothing, food [no glass, please]) Personal hygiene products (i.e. toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, shampoo, etc) First aid supplies (i.e. band aids, Tylenol, Neosporin, etc) Water Nonperishable Food (canned and boxed) New towels, wash clothes, linens and blankets New clothing Monetary donations can be made to Bridges of Peace at facebook.com/bridgesofpeace or by check and are fully tax deductible. Money donated to this will help pay for fuel to transport the items to Texas. Any excess will be donated to local food banks and the Red Cross in that area. The final day of this drive will be Sept. 23, 2017. We will have an event at Buddies Banquet Hall at 277 Johnson Lane in Parlin from 2 to 6 pm to celebrate our success! It will include a Taste of the Town, DJ and other musical surprises along with raffles. Donations at the door will be $10 for adults, $5 for children under 9 and under 2 is free. On behalf of Bridges of Peace, we would like to thank you in advance for your support in any way in helping those who so urgently need it. Once again we have the opportunity to show we are "Sayreville Strong"! Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering please call Art Rittenhouse at 732-525-3208 or Karen Bailey at 732-910-8397. 5-587