St. Bartholomew Church Pastoral Team Very Rev. Thomas J. Walsh Pastor twalsh@stbartseb.com Fr. Dario Endiape Parochial Vicar dendiape@stbartseb.com Deacons John H. Broehl jbroehl@stbartseb.com Anthony J. Gostkowski tonydeacon@aol.com John F. Kenny jkenny@stbartseb.com Phil Tartara ptartara@stbartseb.com John P. McShane (Emeritus) jmcshane@stbartseb.com School Principal Ann Wierzbicki awierzbicki@stbartseb.com Director Religious Education Barbara Fitzgerald bfitzgerald@stbartseb.com ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH 470 RYDERS LANE E AST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 E ASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD A PRIL1,2018 Parish Center/Rectory 732 257-7722 Fax: 732 257-7723 School: 732 254-7105 Religious Education: 732-390-0354 Please visit our website www.stbartseb.com Fra Angelico fresco Resurrection of Christ and the Women at the Tomb 1436-46 Eucharist: Reconciliation: Adoration: Parish Center Hours: WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR LITURGICAL LIFE Monday Friday : 8:30 A.M. Saturday: 8:00 A.M. Vigil: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 Noon Saturday: 3:30 4:30 P.M. (or by appointment by calling the Parish Center) Every First Friday Noon to 7:00 p.m. October May Mon to Thurs. 9:00 am 4:00 pm Friday 9-12 NOON
MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY, March 31, 2018: Holy Saturday 7:00 P.M. The Great Easter Vigil The Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Parish SUNDAY, April 1, 2018: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 8:00 A.M. Kyle Furey The Furey Family Jim & Josephine DeAngelo Their Children 10:00 A.M.CH Joseph Fama & Janice Walter Schroeder The Family 10:00 A.M.PH Mary Mariski The Fessel Families 12:00 P.M.CH Anthony & Dora Angelini Kristensen Family 12:00 P.M.PH Giuseppe Maimone Jerry & Janice Saferstein MONDAY, April 2, 2018: Monday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 A.M. In Prayer Full Thanksgiving Joann & Anthony Razzano Their Children TUESDAY, April 3, 2018: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 A.M. Diane Pordan The Carulli Family 2 Easter Monday Parish Office Closed 6 Adoration 12 Noon 7:00 p.m. Mass 8 SVdP Corp.Comm. 8:00 a.m. Comm. 8:00 a.m. Children s Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Mass 18 Communion Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. 21 First Communion 10:00 a.m. KoC Corp. Comm. 5:00PM 24 Last Day CCD Session I & II 25 Communion Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. 26 Last Day CCD Session III 27 Confirmation Retreat 7:00 Parish Hall 28 First Communion 10:00 am. WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 A.M. Leonides & Gliceria Batacan The Family THURSDAY, April 5, 2018: Thursday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 A.M. The Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Parish Nora Yahn Ed Maroon FRIDAY, April 6, 2018: Friday within the Octave of Easter 8:30 A.M. Carolyn Maher The Choir 7:00 P.M. George Leslie The Carulli Family SATURDAY, April 7, 2018: Saturday within the Octave Of Easter 8:00 A.M. Memorial Mass Society 5:00 P.M. Edward Burns Deacon Jack & Judy Kenny SUNDAY, April 8, 2018: Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday 8:00 A.M. Stella Gatarz Eileen O Rourke Edward Flynn Family The Family 10:00 A.M. Joseph & Gladys D Amico Barbara & Tom D Amico 12:00 P.M. Michael Grubiak Marge 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal Lighting a Fire in the Heart of Our World Thank you to all who have given so generously to the 2018 Bishop s Annual Appeal. If you have not made a pledge or donation, there is still time to participate. Please prayerfully consider donating and mail your gift to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop s Annual Appeal, PO Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000 or give online at www.diometuchen.org/ BAA. We are encouraging the support of all our parishioners. Bishop Checchio s seven-minute video posted on the Diocese of Metuchen website (diometuchen.org) captures the heart of the Appeal and showcases many of the ministries it supports. We appreciate all gifts as your means allow.
INFANT BAPTISMS The Sacrament is celebrated on Sunday at 1:15 PM. by appointment only. A Pre-Baptism Catechetical Session is required for parents. Godparents (Sponsors) must be practicing Catholics and at least 14 years of age. A practicing non-catholic Christian may act as a witness along with a Catholic Sponsor. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 1, 2018 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We welcome all unbaptized individuals, friends, family members and neighbors who are not Roman Catholic Christians or those individuals within the Catholic Tradition who may have never received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist or Confirmation to participate in our parish program for adult Christian Initiation at this time. This program is also ideal for baptized Christians of other Christian denominations who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. If you know of someone who may wish to experience the richness of our Catholic Faith and who desires to participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church, please contact Barbara Bunag at 732-257-7722. Dear Brothers and Sisters, A day of great Joy has dawned for all Creation. Christ, Our Lord, has Risen! Alleluia! May this Easter Day bring a renewed sense of God s love and mercy in your life and the lives of all of our community. Blessings for a very happy and joyful Easter. In Christ, Fr. Thomas MATRIMONY The Sacrament of Matrimony requires an extensive period of preparation. Contact must be made with Parish Center one year in advance. MINISTRY TO THE SICK The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the anointing of the sick is available to our parish sick and shut-ins upon request. Please inform the parish concerning the needs of the sick by calling the Parish Office. If any member of the parish is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office immediately so that a member of the Pastoral Staff may visit. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY WHO ARE SICK AS WELL AS THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES First Friday Adoration Schedule April 6, 2018 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament I Lisa Manette & Joseph Arter III Charles Raposa & Silvia Boo March 17th & 18th, 2018: $17,539.00 Noon 1 p.m. Parish Staff, St. Bartholomew School Faculty and Staff 1 p.m.-2 p.m. H.S.A., School Community/Students 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Altar Rosary Society, Lazarus Ministry 3 p.m.-4 p.m. SVDP, Religious Ed. Catechists and Students 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers and Ushers 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Columbiettes 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus 7:00 p.m. Mass Come Spend One Hour With Me
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 1, 2018 St. Bartholomew School 470 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Tel. 732-254-7105 Fax. 732-254-6352 March 31, 2018 Dear Parents, Guardians, and Parishioners, At St. Bartholomew School, we inspire our students that our faith requires actions to be lived out with our hearts. The things of this life, which Jesus has restored in Himself (Ephesians 1:10), lead us to deepen our relationship with God. May your spirit be renewed and refreshed and may the grace of God s loving presence bring you joy this Easter season. We are grateful for all that you do. God bless you, Mrs. Ann Wierzbicki, R.N., M.A.E./Ed.S. Principal St. Bartholomew Columbietts
ALTAR ROSARY UPCOMING EVENTS April 9- Monthly Meeting, 2:00pm Knights of Columbus Hall 30- Executive Board Meeting, 2:00pm Msgr. Allilegro Rm. May 6- Corporate Communion 8:00am Mass 7- Monthly Meeting, 2:00pm Knights of Columbus Hall May Crowning and Spring Flower Fair May 21- Executive Board Meeting, 2:00pm Msgr. Alliegro Rm. All women of the Parish are always welcome to attend any of our monthly meetings held on the first Monday of the month. Being a Rosarian honors Mary in whose care Jesus has placed us. ST. BARTHOLOMEW CUBSCOUT PACK 109 WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE IN THE PARISH WHO SUPPORTED OUR PACK BY BUYING PALM CROSSES. Join Fr. Thomas Walsh on a Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome Consider joining the Altar Rosary of St. Bartholomew, please call Ann Marie Broehl - 732.236.1466 or Nellie Moran 732.207.9786. PLEASE PRAY THE ROSARY WITH FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE GOD BLESS, PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2017 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT Upon request, a statement of your 2017 Contributions will be mailed to you. Please fill out and return this form either by mail or by way of the collection basket. Name: Address: Day Phone: Envelope # IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. FRANCIS AND ST. CLARE October 10 18, 2018 Come join this rich and transformative journey! Explore the life, time and vision of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi two of the most influential people in the life of Christianity. For complete details visit www.travelillume.com/trc/zph You may also contact: Fr. Tom at Twalsh@stbartseb.com or Nellie Moran @ 732.207.9786
KNIGHTS KORNER KNIGHTS COUNCIL 11873 MEMBERSHIP INFOR- MATION Knights Council meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 7:30pm. For membership information please contact our Membership Director Brother Joe Baker at 570-580-8145 or jpabaker@aol.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KNIGHTLIFE / WEB SITE Any articles or information you would like to inter into the KnightLife or our Web Site send to jpabaker@aol.com. Our Web Site is www.stbartskofc.com. to view all Council and Assembly activities and information. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOUSE USAGE Any Groups that are planning on using the Knights House for any activity you must first contact our Warden Bill Hills at wrhills@yahoo.com. This will alleviate any double booking. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 11873 & AS- SEMBLY 3583 MEETINGS The next Council meeting will be on Wednesday April 4 th at 7:30pm and on Wednesday April 18 th at 7:30pm. The next Assembly meeting will be on Wednesday April 11 th at 7:30pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORPORATE MASS The next Corporate Mass will be on Saturday April 21st at 5pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DISABILITY DRIVE Our Disability Drive will be on Sat/Sun April 7/8 & 14/15 Brother Tom Engelhardt is our Chairman this year. We will need Brother Knights to help with this worth while event. Information will soon be coming out KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2018 Disability Drive Sat. Sun. April 7/8 & 14/15 Murder Mystery Night Saturday April 28 Gold shield Awards Sunday May 6 th Cheesecake Sale May 26/27 June 2/3 Oldies Night - Saturday June 2 nd Blood Drive - Sunday June 10 th CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM ST. BARTHOLOMEW MEMORIAL SOCIETY MASS INTENTIONS April 7, 2018 8:00 A.M. Deceased Members of the Krill & Thomann Families Krill Family Maria Trindade Medeiros Eda & John Anastasio Terezia and George Spak Wayne & Marilyn Burke Michael Grubiak Marge Grubiak Frank Celiberti Madeline Celiberti Jack Hetherington Nora Hetherington Anthony & Dora Angelini Kristensen Family The Edward Collins Sr. Family Peg Collins Ana Zurutuza Hilda & Raul Espada, Elaine Espada & Family & Angel Rodriguez, Sr. & Jr. Betty Duigon Fr. Thomas Walsh Charles & Mary Weis The Fuhrman & Vasers/Ferencz Family
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