MONDAY, February 9, 2015 7:00 AM Deceased Members of the Alusik Family, r/o John Jr. 8:45 AM Carol Peterson, r/o Scott, Stacey, Christopher and the Latorre Family 7:00 PM Carlos A. Diez, r/o Francisco Family TUESDAY, February 10, 2015 7:00 AM Cornelius Jackson, r/o Brown and Quinones Families 8:45 AM Anne Ammiano, r/o Lenore & Richard Funk 7:00 PM Gregoria P. Garcia, r/o Pilar Paz WEDNESDAY, February 11, 2015 7:00 AM Sr. Bronesia, r/o Family 8:45 AM Lindsay Connell, r/o John Connell 7:00 PM Living and Deceased Members of our Parish THURSDAY, February 12, 2015 7:00 AM Margaret Petruzzi, r/o Mike Cerami & Family 8:45 AM Kathy Husosky, r/o Betty & Bill Barna & Nathan FRIDAY, February 13, 2015 7:00 AM Brian McGraw, r/o Chiera Family 8:45 AM RoseMarie Gosselin Laucik, r/o Pagano Family SATURDAY, February 14, 2015 8:00 AM Helen Zdaniewicz, r/o The Brown Family 5:00 PM Sophie & Robert Gorski, r/o Lorraine Carroll 7:00 PM Doris Baker, r/o Tony Cunha & Gordon Condas SUNDAY, February 15, 2015 7:00 AM Living and Deceased Members of our Parish 9:00 AM Litha Sattler, r/o M/M Talarico 10:45 AM Anne Ammiano, r/o Florence & Robert Hall 12:15 PM Patricia Muller, r/o Wittmann Family Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers: Joanne Villanueva, Danny Sheldon, Joy Stamato, Antoinette Falgares, Veronica Blessing, Lonny Perryman, Barbara Paul, Richard Lubas, Karen Holda, Dot Mirande, Joann Streck, Ricky Hyland, Louise Speranza, Lou & Marie Santillo, Jean Stalevicz, Angie Shiveti, Patrick Frame, Donna Brightman, Paul Senczakiewicz, Olivia Sawyer, Lisa Auerbach, Danny Lattanzio, Linda Carroll, Nicole Giambrone, Patricia Hennessy, Carolyn Kearney, Josh Estenes, Frank Jazikoff, Sr., Anna Sielska, Baby Tyler Bishop, Neil Scheve, Phil Chiera, Eric LeGrande, Bethany Ciccarelli, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers. Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters, Marie Palumbo, Dorothy Mancuso, Otto Hornlein and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest. The Bread and Wine have been offered in loving memory of Carmela DellaTorre from Kearney Family and Anthony Kavity from Maureen & Tom Cusmano The Sanctuary Light Has Been Donated in loving memory of Ronnie Wissemann from Ellerman Family Flowers for the Altar have been donated in loving memory of Jean Confer from Dunbar Family and Les Blaha From Sue and Jerry MacIntyre Next Baptismal class will be February 25th, 2015 Please call the Rectory to register. GOD S PLAN FOR GIVING Collection for the weekend of 2/1/15 was $15,231.49 May God bless you for your generosity. PARISH MISSION STARTING TONIGHT! CHRIST BE MY LIGHT Our parish mission begins tonight 7 PM February 8 th ; and Mon. Wed. also at 7:00 PM Mass We have been planning, preparing, and praying that God would bless these four days in a mighty way. Come to hear Father Charles Gerard Coury, CSSR, a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, better known as the Redemptorist Missionaries. There is no doubt that this will be special time for everyone in our community a time of inner healing and outer transformation. See you there! And remember bring a friend! THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT The annual drive to support our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, is taking place during the month of February, Catholic Press Month. The Catholic Spirit is now beginning its 20 th successful year of publishing and has a special role to play in your life as a practicing Catholic. The Catholic Spirit s mission is to bring its readers Closer to the Church, closer to faith communities and closer to Christ. Please support their good work by using the envelope in your collection packet. Any amount you contribute will show your support for the paper s ministry and will be greatly appreciated.
ATTENTION! Anyone wishing a record of their Church contributions for the year 2014 is asked to send in a stamped self-addressed envelope with their envelope number to the Rectory or drop it into the collection basket. CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS FOR 2015-2016 NOW AVAILABLE Applications for financial aid through the Diocese of Metuchen Assistance Program are now available at all diocesan elementary and secondary schools. Completed applications must be mailed to Private School Aid Service, postmarked no later than Tuesday, March 31, 2015. To obtain an application form, please contact the Principal or main office of the school where the student is registering. A printable version of the form, both English and Spanish, is also available on the diocesan website at http://tinyurl.com/dom-tuition Assistance. St. John Vianney School News On Friday, February 13, there will be a 12:15 PM dismissal. No aftercare will be provided. We will be setting up the gym & cafeteria for the Tricky Tray. School will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day. Re-registration packets will be sent home this week. Please complete all forms and return them to school along with the registration fee. No paperwork will be accepted without the registration fee. If your child will not be returning to SJV in September, please return the forms to the school office along with a note. Parents, we ask your assistance in making sure your child/children follow the school dress code as outlined in our Calendar/Handbook. Boys in grades 1-8 must wear a belt with their pants, and their shirts must be tucked into the pants. Girls kilts/jumpers should come to the top of their knees, and cosmetics are not permitted. Sneakers are to be worn only with the gym uniform from November through March. World Meeting of Families Prayer God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. Pre-School News We will follow our early dismissal schedule on Friday, February 13. Morning students will attend from 8-10 AM, and full day students will attend from 8 AM to 12 noon. There will be no aftercare. Please be prompt when picking up your child. School will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day. Openings are available for our three and four year old programs for the 2015-2016 school year. You can obtain more information by calling the school office at 732-388-1662. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us! (World Meeting of Families- Philadelphia 2015)
YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Group Living Stations of the Cross begins this Sunday February 8th from 6:45pm to 9:00 pm. All practices will be held at St. Cecelia church! Please come and be a part of Youth Group History! Our New Palisade Climb Adventure date is Saturday February 21st! Once again we will meet at SJV at 8:15am and caravan up to the mall. The 2015 youth ministry calendar has been e-mailed and handed out! Hard copies are available. Permission slips for the National Catholic Youth Conference, (NCYC) are also available. Need more information? Great! Please contact John Cook at jcook@sjvs.net or call the office at (732) 381-0008. Calendar updates can also be found on John Cook's facebook page dedicated to youth ministry. Parents and teens are invited to join the page! Parents--Want to get on the group text blast for youth group reminders? Simply e-mail me your name and cell number to be added to the list! I look forward to seeing you soon!! Young Adult Group Greetings and Blessings Young Adults!! We are always seeking volunteers for the Living Stations of the Cross communal prayer experience! Come get reacquainted with your faith in a fun and meaningful environment. Meet us at St. Cecelia Church on Sunday February 8th at 6:45pm for more information and ask for John Cook. See you there!! Help Our Teens! The youth Ministry program of St. Cecelia and St. John Vianney is proud to offer our students a variety of life altering and faith inspiring experiences. From weekly meetings to weekend retreats to the Appalachia service project to Living Stations of the Cross, to diocesan level awards and activities and even National conferences. It's our mission to enable our students to live as Catholics out in their everyday lives. For this mission to be fully accomplished, our students need to witness and participate in that life, then receive full daily support from our office. Life altering and faith inspiring experiences allow our students to develop the courage to live as Catholics in today s society. Today I am once again seeking your support. This November is the National Catholic Youth Conference, (NCYC). Twenty three thousand catholic students from all fifty states will be attending. We will also be attending because NCYC with the best speakers, workshops, and lived faith experiences is truly life changing. This year we have a number of students interested but not all of them can afford the $600.00 cost of the four day conference. I am simply asking for donations. All donations will be split among the participants to lower the cost and allow them to participate. Checks can be made out to SJV Youth Ministry and mailed to John Cook at 420 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ. 07067. Thank you for all of the support you have offered this office in the last 18 years, and for your consideration. It is life changing. God Bless You. PRO LIFE Our next meeting will be February 24 th. Maternity donations can be dropped in the crib in the foyer of the church. Both new and gently used items are accepted. Please continue to remember the children and families who are helped with your donations. If you have larger items, please call Carolyn at 732-381-0499 to arrange for pickup. Thank you for your continued generosity. The Ultra Breakfast is coming March 1. If you have large, empty baskets, we can use them. Any new, unused gift items are also appreciated for our "tricky tray" raffle. Didn't quite like that Christmas present? Consider "re-gifting" to us. Questions? Call Carolyn @973-349-4626. The Heart of a Volunteer The people who make a difference are not the ones with credentials, but the ones with the concern. - Max Lucado
Music Ministry News Adult Choir We are now beginning to practice music for Lent!! This group is open to all adults as well as high school students!! The Adult Choir sings most Sundays at the 9:00 Am mass and occasionally at the 10:45 Am mass. Due to our parish mission during the upcoming week and Ash Wednesday being the following week our next rehearsal will be on Wednesday February 25 th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the church. New members are always welcome and encouraged to attend! Children s Choir We will sing this Sunday February 8 th at the 9:00 am mass, following mass all are invited to join us in the school cafeteria for breakfast! The children s choir usually sings on the second Sunday of the month at the 9:00 am mass and the forth Sunday of the month at the 10:45 am mass. Our next rehearsal will be on Tuesday February 24 th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the church. We welcome ALL children in the parish from second grade and up to join our group!!! Folk Group The folk group can be found playing and singing generally at 12:15 Pm mass each Sunday. Rehearsals are held on Sundays at 11:00 Am in the meeting room in the church foyer. The group is always looking for additional singers as well as instrumentalists. The folk group is under the direction of Ms. Jennie Esposito. Teenage Group On the fourth Sunday of each month our high school students are invited to sing and play for the 12:15 Pm mass. ALL high school students are invited to either sing play an instrument or do both! This group is also under the direction of Ms. Jennie Esposito. Please feel free to see Jennie after the 12:15 mass on Sundays for more information on either the folk or the teenage group. For more information on any of our musical groups please call (908) 331-0471 or e-mail Jamie at jframeiii@yahoo.com. The Woodbridge/Perth Amboy Rotary & Colonia Boy Scouts Troop #523 Present the 5th Annual NIGHT OF COMEDY! Friday, February 13, 2015 Doors: 7pm - Show: 8pm at the Woodbridge Middle School 525 Baron Avenue - Woodbridge, N.J. 07095 Admission: $10.00 For Tickets Call 732-221-5706 or 732-442-5533 Featuring comedians from the COMEDY SHOPPE (www.jjcomedy.com) 2014 Bishop s Annual Appeal Life-Changing Faith The Office for Catechesis works to train and nourish parish leaders and catechists who teach and echo the faith, build up the life of the worshipping community, and lead others to commit themselves to living our Christian values in everyday life, according to age and ability. Your gift to the Bishop s Annual Appeal strengthens and grows a family of faith.
Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following program. Registration required; call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@msmhope.org BE MY VALENTINE! A Special Evening for Married Couples Nurture and celebrate the gift of love. Includes supper, presentation, prayer and sharing. Concludes with renewal of your marriage vows at Mass. Wed., Feb. 11, 6-9 p.m. ($80-$90 per couple as you are able) UPCOMING PILGRIMAGES IN 2015 St. John Vianney presents 2 pilgrimages hosted by Father Joseph Kubiak: May 22-MAY 31 POLAND October 7-17 GREECE AND TURKEY Call Fr. Joe at 732-574-0150 There will be a meeting on Feb. 15 th at 1:30 in the church for any one interested. SIXTH ANNUAL ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST The Cursillo Sixth Annual Encounter With Christ will be held at Mary, Mother of God Parish, 157 South Triangle Rd, Hillsborough, on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Our distinguished speakers will be Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (Most Blessed Sacrament Friary, Newark, NJ) and Sr. Francesca, CFR of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (Convent of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bronx,NY). The theme of the Encounter will be the Holy Spirit in our Lives. Morning coffee and donuts as well as a light lunch will be served. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (with 6 priests); as well as celebration of the Mass. There is no charge for the event; but a free will offering will be accepted. ALL ARE WELCOME. To register, please RSVP to Marianne Kharé, Co-Chair of Fundraising and Special Events, Metuchen Cursillo Movement, 908-552-8173 or mariannedzk@metcursillo.org Cursillo, (pronounced kur-see-yo, ), is a Spanish word meaning short course, --- a short course in Christianity. A Cursillo Weekend is an Encounter with Christ. It is not a retreat. THE MEN S WEEKEND is scheduled for March 5-8, 2015 and THE WOMEN S WEEKEND is scheduled for March 19-22, 2015. Please see our web site www.metcursillo.org for more details. ELCOME! Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God for you. If you are not registered, please fill out the form below & place in the collection basket or mail to the rectory. Name Address Phone New Address Send Envelopes