The Bread and Wine have been offered in loving memory of James Waltsak from Family MONDAY, September 19, 2016 7:00 AM Egidio Bufaino, r/o Rita Scarpone 8:45 AM Richard Egan, r/o Margaret Shaughnessy TUESDAY, September 20, 2016 7:00 AM Catherine Higgins, r/o Joe & Nancy Preston 8:45 AM Sister Mary William O Brien, r/o Joe & Rose Ragucci WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2016 7:00 AM Pasquale Primavera, r/o Margaret Manfredi 8:45 AM Carmella Contrino, r/o JoAnn Streck & Family THURSDAY, September 22, 2016 7:00 AM Edmundo Parrenas, r/o Ramirez Family 8:45 AM Ruth Benesta, r/o Egger & Maureen Lugo FRIDAY, September 23, 2016 7:00 AM Gloria Lloyd, r/o Ganter Family 8:45 AM Doris McCabe, r/o Margaret Shaughnessy SATURDAY, September 24, 2016 8:00 AM Steven Presler,r/o Maureen Caruso 5:00 PM Lawrence A. Johnson, r/o Ken & Maureen Zebrowski 7:00 PM Joan Hatzlhoffer, r/o Family SUNDAY, September 25, 2016 7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of our Parish 9:00 AM Sr. Josene, r/o SJV Altar Rosary Society 10:45 AM Katherine Adams, r/o Al & Jean Fletcher 12:15 PM Joseph Jacobi, r/o Tara Duffy & Mairead Lonetto Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers:, Judith McCabe, Infant Colt Walker McLaughlin, Danny Sheldon, John Mihalko, Anthony Virrazzi, Artie Palumbo, Audrey Angrisani, Eileen Reilly, Dawn Selensky, Vincent Dell Aquila, Debbie Fontenelli, Sadie Ally, Jamie Leiggi, Ricky Hyland, Beatrice Schott, Mary Cowan, Jacqueline McDonough, Harry McCabe, Nick Triano, Christine Camping, Robert Buglioli, Beatrice Schott, Ronald Kutsy, Bernice Nufrio, Louise Elmadolar, Baby Lucas DeCarlo, Jacqueline Chica and baby Esmee, Glen Daniel, Jim Kenney, Rose Thompson, Carolyn Kearney, Stephen Hahn, Assunta Kovalcik, Jane Alencewicz, Bethany Ciccarelli, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers. The Sanctuary Light Has Been donated in loving memory of Bernice Gooch From Mike & Lucy Carnevale Next Baptismal class will be September 20, 2016. Please call the Rectory to register. GOD S PLAN FOR GIVING Collection for 9/11/16 was $12,877.75 May God bless you for your generosity. PETER S PENCE COLLECTION Thank you for your generous support of our Holy Father s charitable works through the Peter s Pence Collection. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal Church, answering the call to become a witness of charity. May God Bless you. 2 nd COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND Bishop Checchio has authorized a second collection to assist in the relief and rebuilding efforts in Louisiana and Central Italy. I am aware, the Bishop said, of the many requests that are directed at our generous parishioners for both local and national causes. However, those affected by these natural disasters are also our sisters and brothers who no longer have the basic necessities. I ask all to be as generous as their circumstances allow. ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY COMMUNION BREAKFAST The Altar Rosary Society is celebrating 55 years! A communion breakfast will be held at Colonia Country Club following the 9AM Mass Sunday October 2, 2016. Tickets will be available at the religious counter and meeting for $20. There will be valet parking. Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters, especially: Evor Phillips, George Brand, Gerald Jerry Palumbo, William Kruse and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest.
Adult Faith Program Sacraments: An encounter with God and with the Church Join us as Fr. John Gloss leads us to gain an understanding and appreciation of the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church This adult faith course is an introductory overview of the theology of the Sacraments, the public, liturgical prayer of the Church. Each of the sacraments will be discussed within the context of its role in the lives of the faithful, initiation into God s life, healing and reconciliation, and service to God s community. 3 Sunday Evenings - Sept 25 th, Oct 2 nd and 9 th 6:30pm to 8:00pm Register before Sept. 20 th - Mail to: adultfaith@sjvs.net or call 732-548-3880 Adult Faith Program The Case for Jesus: Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ Join us as we investigate the evidence on whether we can trust that the Gospels are accurate recordings of the Life of Jesus Our Catholic faith is based on the belief that the Gospels tell the true story on the words and deeds of Jesus of Nazareth. But how do we know this is true? Join us as we look at the internal and external evidence to uncover what is the truth, who are the real sources for the gospels, when were they written, did Jesus claim to be the promised Messiah and the Son of God, why was he crucified and what is the evidence for the resurrection. 3 Sunday Evenings - Oct 16 th, 23 rd and 30 th 6:30pm to 8:00pm Register before Oct. 8 th - Mail to: adultfaith@sjvs.net or call 732-548-3880 YOUTH MINISTRY All 8th through 12th graders are invited to join us for our first official youth group meeting. The meeting will take place this Sunday Sept. 18 th in the youth ministry office, (Trailer D) from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. In addition to the amazingly friendly people and fun ice breakers, come pick up permission slips for the fall retreat weekend, (October 7-9) and the awesome Paul Kim youth concert, (October 16th). Hope to see you there!! St. John Vianney School News Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. All teachers from St. John Vianney School as well as Catechists from our Parish Religious Education Program will be recognized at the 9 AM Mass. Our eighth grade class is sponsoring a Fall Mum Sale. Place your orders by Friday, Sept. 23, and the mums can be picked up on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Order forms are available at the receptionist desk in the Parish Center. If you haven t already done so, please return the signature page from the back of the handbook/calendar as well as the Emergency Contact Form. It is imperative that we have correct phone numbers where you can be reached in the event of an emergency. We are currently updating our lists for Substitute Teachers and Substitute Teaching Assistants. If you would be interested in having your name added to our list for either position, please call the school office at 732-388-1662. In order to work as a substitute, you must be fingerprinted for the Dept. of Education and must have participated in the Protecting God s Children Program. TODAY IS CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. This year s theme is Prayer: The Faith Prayed. As a catechist, you are responding to a call to share the gift of faith with others, even as you deepen your own faith. This call may have reached you through your pastor, the director of your parish s religious education program, or through your role as a Catholic school teacher. But know that this calling ultimately comes from God whose Holy Spirit inspires and guides you.
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS PRO LIFE The first meeting will be held September 27 th at 7 PM in the lower church meeting room. Maternity donations can be dropped in the crib in the foyer of the church. Both new (especially diapers size 3 to 6) 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. Adult Choir We had a great season last year, with the high point being the Deanery Mass(Celebrated by our new Bishop James Checchio) at St. James parish in Woodbridge! Our first rehearsal for the new season will be on Wednesday September 21 st at 7:30 pm in the church! The adult choir sings most Sundays at the 9:00 Am mass and occasionally at the 10:45 Am mass. The adult choir also sings for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Holy Week, The Easter Vigil and several other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. New members (Including high school students) are welcome to join! Children s Choir We finished this past season by hosting our parish breakfast in June!! Many thanks to all the students who came out to sing at masses over the summer! The children s choir generally meets for practice on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 Pm in the church. The group sings twice a month at either the 9:00 or 10:45 Am mass! We will have our first rehearsal for the new Season on Tuesday Sept. 20 th at 4:00 pm in the church!! All children in our parish from 2nd grade and up are welcome to join!! Folk Group The SJV folk group can be found playing and singing most Sundays at the 12:15 Pm mass. 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 and 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 sing, play an instrument or do both! This group is also under the direction of Jennie Esposito. Please feel free to speak to Jennie after the 12:15 Pm mass for more information on either group. See you at rehearsals, Jamie Frame, Dir. of Music/Organist St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk My daughter, Lisa, and I will once again be participating in the Friends of the Poor walk in Long Branch on October 1st. In the past several years we have been able to raise hundreds of dollars which have been used to help those in need in our community. If you would like to support our effort by making a pledge go to the St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk website, click on Donate to Walker and then type in our last name. Thank you so much for your generosity. Deacon Tom Michnewicz Walk for the JOY of Life! Please join Life Choices Resource Center for our Annual Walk for Life on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Merrill Park, Iselin (rain or shine) from 9AM to 12PM. Confirmation service hours provided. There will be a DJ, refreshments, games. You can make the difference in the life of a mother and child. Register or donate today at www.lifechoicesrc.com or download a pledge form. $200. raised provides 1 free ultrasound. Call 732-516-0911 or text 848-229-7634 with questions ST. JOHN VIANNEY SENIORS 2016 FALL TRIP OCTOBER 13 (Thursday) TO OKTOBERFEST AT ROYAL MANOR GARFIELD, NJ Music by Alex Meixner (on the accordion), German Bell Ringing, etc. Family Style Luncheon. Tour price is $70.00. Departs St. John s at 10:15 AM. Call Connie O Donnell for more info at 732-388-6543. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas #769 Annual Tricky Tray Charity Fundraiser Saturday, October 8th, 2016, 1:00-4:00PM at St. James Church (lower level) Main St and Amboy Ave, Woodbridge NJ Admission $10.00 (no refund) includes coffee, tea and desserts. Grand Prizes - Flat Screen TV, Coach bags, Wine baskets, Gift Cards and much MORE! Doors open at 12:30pm For Tickets/Reservation call, or pay at the door Mary Ellen O'Connor 908-294-0146
Become an Altar Server for St. John Vianney! You can play an important role at Mass! Attention all 5 th through 8 th grade students, in the Parish Catechetical Program or St. John Vianney School. Did you know that you are eligible to become an altar server? St. John Vianney s Altar Servers play an essential role in the celebration of the Mass and other special liturgies. Any interested students in grades 5 or higher are welcome to join. We are looking for dependable altar servers who can be counted on to fulfill their duties. This is for anyone who is part of the St. John Vianney parish. It is a beautiful way to support our parish community and a wonderful opportunity to assist Monsignor O Neill, Father Joseph and Father John, as well as Deacon Tom B., Deacon Tom M. and Deacon Joe. At a very important time in Jesus life, He accepted the services of a young boy. This young boy provided five loaves and two fish for that very momentous miracle with which Jesus launched his teaching on the Holy Eucharist. The Sacred Writers do not tell us the name of the young boy, only his deed, and his act of service. Like this young boy, altar servers also perform a great deed of service. Applications will be available in the SJV school office or the Catechetical Program office. Completed applications may be dropped off at the SJV school office during the week or the Catechetical Program office during class or Sunday in the sacristy after any Mass. Applications need to be turned in by September 30 th so training materials can be prepared. All training will be done in the church on five Sunday afternoons in October beginning the weekend of October 2 nd. An altar server commissioning service will be held at the 9:00 AM mass on November 6 th after training is completed. The application has the dates and times of each training session. It is imperative that all new servers attend all training sessions. We ask that parents of new altar servers stay during the training, so you can fully understand the commitment needed. Each server will be assigned to a team and a schedule of Masses will be made available. If you have any questions about this special parish ministry, please call one of the committee members and we ll be happy to help. Mary Jantas (732-574-1191) Deacon Thomas Bresnan (732-827-2821) Agnes Bacsik (732-388-9034) A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Beloved. First of all, I ask that supplications prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. For there is one God. There is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus who gave himself as ransom for all. Paul wrote an encouraging note to Timothy and we have a chance to both read it and apply it for our spiritual well being. We are taught all the elements of prayer adoration, contrition, thanks and supplication, as we have noted before ACTS. As I examine my prayer life, I want to include all these elements in what I include as prayer. Timothy also is reminded of God s will and His will for us all salvation and encounter with the Truth. These are not earned but are offered as gifts, for which I can ask and receive. The reason for it is the reminder that Jesus is the one mediator, the savior. As labor talks, contracts are often brokered by a mediator or arbitrator, so Jesus represents us, has done all is required, and only asks us to sign on. In Paul s words it leads us to more quiet and tranquil lives.
BUS TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY/RESORT CASINO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUX. #6571 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Bus leaves St. John Vianney parking lot at 11:30 AM. Cost is $24.00, receive back $25.00 For tickets contact Mary at 732-382-2558. Bishop Ahr HS AHR STAR SPAGHETTI DINNER FUND-RAISER FOR Finley O Neill* and Brianna Feeney** Thursday October 6, 2016 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Bishop Ahr High School Cafeteria One Tingley Lane Edison, NJ 08820 Adults $10., Students $7., Children under 12 $4. For tickets or info call 732-549-1108 X648 *10 month old with FATCO Syndrome **7 year old with PKSyndrome THE FUTURE IS HERS! Mother Seton Regional HS One Valley Rd., Clark, NJ 07066 732-382-1952 Join us for OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 1:00 3:00 P.M. Girls Grades 5-8 www.motherseton.org Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM Forms must be signed by your priest, pastoral minister or deacon and returned to the Family Life Office by the parish office. The deadline for registration is Monday, October 17th. A confirmation letter with further details will be sent once your application has been processed. For further information, please call the Family Life Office to 732-562-1990 x4573 or email, amatos@diometuchen.org. Application forms may be secured by contacting your parish office or by logging on to the diocesan website:www.diometuchen.org and click on EVENTS tab. PDF of application form is available 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