October 23, 2016 - St. Joseph Parish
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October 23, 2016 - St. Joseph Parish
October 23, 2016 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1883-2016 Blood of Christ, Inebriate Me! Blood of Christ, inebriate me! Inebriate me with Your Love, that I may be absorbed in Your interests and Your Will. Absorbed so as to be unmindful of my ills and petty cares. Unmindful of weariness and pain, heartache, and disappointment. Heedless of the lash of cruel words, and patient under wrongs. Amen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor: Reverend G. Scott Shaffer x2203 Parochial Vicars: Reverend Carlos Aguirre x2221 Reverend Jerome Guld x2219 Deacons: Romeo D. Aquino x2210 Francis J. Babuschak x2253 Robert M. Barnes x2228 Thomas A. Genovese x2255 Gerard Luongo x2251 Frank J. McKenna x2212 Patrick J. Stesner, Sr. x2250 Michael A. Taylor x2254 Parish Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm M-F 685 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753 Tel: 732-349-0018 x2204 Fax: 732-286-7064 Email: [email protected] www.stjosephtomsriver.org Reconciliation/Confessions: Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm & 6:00-6:30pm Mass Schedule Weekdays: 7:00am & 9:00am Saturday: 8:00am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00noon, 5:00pm 6:30pm (Mass in Spanish) Misa en Espanol Devotions: Miraculous Medal & St. Jude Novenas: Tuesday 9:00am Holy Hour 3:00pm Sunday in the Adoration Chapel: Intentions: 1st Sunday for Families; 2nd Sunday for Life; 3rd Sunday for Our Nation/ Country; 4th Sunday Priests/Vocations Prayer in the Presence: 2nd Tuesday 7:00pm Holy Days: Mass times to be announced St. Gertrude, Island Heights (Summer Months) Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9:00am Parish Schools: St. Joseph Grade School (SJGS) Michele Williams, Principal, 732-349-2355 Donovan Catholic Dr. Edward Gere, Principal, 732-349-8801 WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? The Pharisee in the gospel story thought that if he said his prayers, gave his regular donation, and followed the fasting laws, he would be right with God. Pray, pay, and obey, as some in the church once put it. The tax collector, however, could only offer one thing: himself. He presented himself just as he was and hoped in the mercy of God. It is a big temptation to believe that being a member of the church is all about loyalty and not inner conversion. Have you ever fallen into it? WHERE WE LIVE, SERVE, & WALK TOGETHER IN FAITH. ST. JOSEPH’S PAG E TW O FROM THE PASTOR My Dear Parish Family, I‘d like to share some comments and insights provided by Bill McCormick, S.J. in his recent blog. Much of our conversation has recently been occupied by our nation‘s upcoming elections and the debates that precede it. I don‘t think any of us were too surprised by the revelations in the debates. Among many things, Donald Trump made horrible statements about women and dismissed them as ‗locker room‘ talk and Hillary Clinton tried to defend her email and Wikileaks problem. I mention just these couple things about the candidates for us to recognize the reality before us: neither candidate is flawless...neither is walking the moral high ground. Whoever is your favored candidate, we have to be able to accept his/her flaws, not just his strengths. We don‘t vote for candidates because they are perfect, but because of how we assess their balance of weaknesses and strengths. What am I asking? I am asking voters to shed the masks of willful self-deception and embrace the ethics of citizenship. America needs a serious conversation now more than ever. And we‘ve forgotten how to speak one another. We can start by being honest about our political choices. It‘s simple. Try to explain why you prefer one candidate over another without immediately resorting to attacking the other candidate. Instead, explain the strengths of your candidate. Acknowledge your candidate‘s weaknesses, and try to imagine how those weaknesses could be controlled. Look at the issues for what they are. Try to imagine why someone else might not see those strengths as good, and why someone else might see those weaknesses as damning. We have become too accustomed to attacking the ―other‖ candidate as a substitute for rationally defending our own. We have become ideological pundits and talking heads. But we all have thoughts, ideas, concerns and doubts that ought to be shared with others. How can we reach out to others when we‘ve turned our attention primarily to defeating those with whom we disagree? Our ability to speak honestly and vulnerably to one another is not just about 2016, of course. Our country is unhappy with where we are now. How are we going to keep from ending up in a permanent state of dissatisfaction? And how is the country going to live with itself in the meanwhile? Here are three steps as a suggestion: First, take a step back and see the big picture. What principles ought to guide us? For that, I suggest the, the Declaration of Independence, and the USCCB‘s ―Faithful Citizenship.‖ Can we articulate our principles to ourselves and others? Second, cultivate practices to continue to speak peacefully and respectfully with other. The Ignatian Solidarity Network has developed an examen for civil life; the UCS Province Jesuits have developed a set of resources for civil discourse; and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has a ―Civilize It‖ program that offers resources and guidances on respectful dialogue. Third, unplug. Walk away from Facebook, Twitter, your computer, your smart phone. Talk to some real people. Resist living in a bubble of like-minded people. For the greatest danger in politics is that the theater and drama becomes mistaken for reality. The only defense against that danger is to remain rooted in reality. Remember before you vote, to pray over the issues as you see them and how the candidates have spoken. Also, think of life…our inalienable right to life and make your choice be a life-giving one. God bless you all, Fr. Scott PAGE THREE . . . . Are you engaged and planning to marry in the Church? Don‘t put off . making your arrangements. Call the parish office as soon as possible: . . 732-349-0018 ext. 2202. And, if you are thinking of having a ―destination . . wedding,‖ please call us first. We can offer some helpful information. . . . We congratulate those who were recently married here at . St. Joseph‘s Church: . . Mr. and Mrs. Vasili Foukarakis . . . . BANNS OF MARRIAGE . . II Carl Medeiros and Andrea Altans . . II Richard Reiss and Anna Marie Leone . . III Steven Fereno and Samantha Stafford . . . . . . . . . . . . . GETTING MARRIED? . . Sign-up early for PRE-CANA formation. This is a requirement . . to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. Register . . on-line at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/precana . . . . . BAPTISMS . . The Sacrament of Baptism is regularly celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 4th . Sundays of each month at 1:30 PM. For more information or to schedule a .. . Baptism and Baptism Prep Class, please call 732-349-0018 x2202. . . . BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS for Parents is required and held on the .. . First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Church. . . . . PLEASE NOTE… Because of the Feast of All Saints Day, the . Baptism Preparation Class on November 1 is cancelled. . . MARRIAGES READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK SUNDAY Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18, Lk 18:9-14 MONDAY Eph 4:32—5:8; Lk 13:10-17 TUESDAY Eph 5:21-33; Lk 13:18-21 WEDNESDAY Eph 6:1-9; Lk 13:22-30 THURSDAY Eph 6:10-20; Lk 13:31-35 FRIDAY Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16 SATURDAY Phil 1:18b-26; Lk 14:1, 7-11 ST. JOSEPH’S IN MEMORIAM Please remember in your prayers those who have died. Helen Barbarise Evelyn Bosch Harold Critelli Marilyn Dannenfelser Benedict DeFonzo Paul McCartney Joan Nunke Florinda Tangen And for all the deceased members of our parish, the souls in purgatory and those who died in service of our country, may God grant them eternal rest. Amen. MEMORIALS October 24-October 30 Blessed Virgin Mary candle burns in memory of the Members of the Perpetual Enrollment Society. Tabernacle Lamp burns in memory of the Members of the Perpetual Enrollment Society. Saint Joseph candle burns in memory of Virginia and Frank Micek requested by their daughter, Vickie Ryer. MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES The votive candles at the statues of Mary and Joseph, as well as the Tabernacle Lamp can be memorialized to burn for one week in honor of someone special or in memory of a loved one. Your intentions will be listed here in the bulletin. Additionally, flower arrangements may be placed in front of the altar in honor/memory of a loved one for one week. Please contact the parish office, at 732-349-0018 x2202 to reserve your memorials. There will be a Second Collection on Nov. 5/6 for “Serving those who Serve” for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA ST. JOSEPH’S PAGE FOUR . . . . . . Monday, October 24 . . 7:00 Ralph Suarez req. by his Wife & Family . . 9:00 John L. Shaffer req. by Father Scott . . . . Tuesday, October 25 . 7:00 Anika Tan & the Tan Family req. by . . Arlene Tan . . 9:00 Elizabeth Wiseman req. by George & . . Dolores McCusker . . . . Wednesday, October 26 . . 7:00 Edward Onnderdonk req. by the Allen . Family . . 9:00 John Coughlin req. by Anthony Marrone . . . . Thursday, October 27 . . 7:00 Anna Fugaro req. by Elaine & Dan . . O‘Brien . . 9:00 Tom Stulich req. by Jan Stulich . . . . Friday, October 28 . 7:00 Jose Pineda req. by Dulce & Children . . 9:00 Theresa McGowan req. by Family . . . . Saturday, October 29 . . 8:00 Blanca Hernandez req. by Family . . 5:00 Florence & Joseph Gill req. by Family . . . . Sunday, October 30 . 7:30 Ethel Hayden req. by Jack and Maureen . . Banias . . 9:00 James Gillen req. by his Wife & Family . 10:30 Lee & Michael Allora req. by their Daughter, .. . Angela . . 12:00 Michael Manning req. by Martha Ferraro . . 5:00 George Glawson req. by Dr. Gere & the . Donovan Catholic Community . . 6:30 Parishioners . . . . . . PRIEST/CELEBRANT SCHEDULE . . Subject to Change . . . Oct 29/30 Nov 5/6 . . Fr. Jerome 5:00 PM Fr. Scott . . 7:30 AM Fr. Carlos Fr. Jerome . . 9:00 AM Fr. Jerome Fr. Jerome . . 10:30 AM Fr. Jerome Fr. Carlos . Fr. Carlos 12:00 Noon Fr. Scott . . 5:00 PM Fr. Jerome Fr. Scott . . 6:30 PM Fr. Carlos Fr. Carlos . MASS INTENTIONS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Thank you to our summer school students and their families who joined us at the 5pm Mass last Sunday. It was great to see so many of you!!! Please remember our next Mass is on Sunday November 13 at the 10:30 Mass. Family Advent Celebration Please join us for our Family Advent Lesson and Craft!!! November 19, 2016 at 9:00am Registration is required to insure that we have enough supplies for all. Please RSVP on or before October 26th to Nancy at [email protected] or call Nancy at 732-349-0018 x2225. Please let Nancy know your child‘s (or children‘s) name and grade and the total number of family members that plan to attend. This is a family event, so parents please plan to stay (the program will run for about 90 minutes). Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God. St. Joseph’s Christmas Giving Tree Registrations for the Giving Tree will be accepted beginning October 17 until November 18 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1:30pm-4:00pm. Call 732-349-0018 x2227. All registrants must live within the St. Joseph‘s Parish boundaries. PARISH NEWS Thank You...CROP Hunger Walk Thank you to all our parishioners who sponsored the various walkers from our Parish in this year‘s CROP Hunger Walk. A total of $1,412 was donated. Thank you all for helping us feed hungry people. Light of Life Prayer Group We come together to praise, worship and give thanks to the Lord for His goodness through scripture, songs and prayer using the gifts the Holy Spirit has bestowed on us to build up the Body of Christ. Come join us every Wednesday at 7:30pm in Room G. For questions contact Janice at 732-929-3877. P A G E F I VE ST. JOSEPH’S DONOVAN CATHOLIC NEWS 2016 GRIFFIN HALL OF FAME Donovan Catholic is proud to announce the 2016 Inductees into the Griffin Hall of Fame Come join us on Friday, November 18, 2016 Welcome Reception 7:00pm / Dinner 7:30pm Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood, NJ $85.00 per person As we honor: Dedication to Catholic Education & Community Service Dr. Richard Angowski Mrs. Suzan Fichtner Alumni for Outstanding Athletic Achievement Leah Brogan ‘05-Track, Jeremy DeNardo ‘96-Wrestling, Rebecca Kane ‘07-Swimming, Eileen Kendig ‘73-Track, Christina Suarez ‘04-Tennis 1970 South Jersey State Championship Football Team 1971 South Jersey State Championship Football Team 2004 Four-time National Competition Cheerleading Team For dinner reservations, contact the Donovan Catholic Advancement Office at (732) 349-8801 x2435 . . . . ST. JOSEPH GRADE . . SCHOOL NEWS . . . . . . LIVING ROSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. . . Join us on Wednesday, October 26 at 1PM in church . . as our Fourth Grade Students . . lead us in the recitation of the Living Rosary. . . . . Friday, October 28 . . 9:30am . SJGS Fourth Grade students will pray the . . Living Rosary at St. Maximilian Kolbe . . . . . . . SHOPAROO PTA FUNDRAISER: . . Shoparoo is a school fundraiser which turns pictures . of everyday shopping receipts into cash donations . . for our school. The fundraiser requires that you . . download the app, select St. Joseph Grade School . . and submit pictures of receipts. Please go to . . shoparoo.com for more information or to sign up. www.donovancatholic.org Set your clocks BACK ONE HOUR on Saturday, November 5 www.stjoeschooltr.org ST. JOSEPH’S PAG E S I X Thank You to those who attended the Together in Faith Campaign reception this past Tuesday evening. If you weren’t there, make sure to RSVP to attend either of the next two receptions scheduled for: Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7:00pm and Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1:00pm both in the Donovan Catholic Cafeteria TOGETHER IN FAITH CAMPAIGN RECEPTIONS All are welcome to attend these meetings and learn more about the campaign and our plans. The presentations will not last more than an hour and light refreshments will be served. We ask you to kindly call 732.349.8801 x2433 or email [email protected] and let us know what date you plan on attending. Please take a few minutes and join us at one of the receptions, and learn what you can do to make the campaign a success. Your ATTENDANCE is a Vote of Confidence Our predecessors established a parish and built our facilities. These facilities are a part of our heritage. By our response to this new challenge, we become an important part of that heritage and lay the foundation on which the future will be built. Your generosity in this campaign will provide the essential and continuing support for the pastoral mission of our parish now and into the future. AROUND TOWN Parents Needed!!! Downey Side is looking for single/two parent families to adopt waiting American children who are school age or older. If you want to make a difference in the lives of homeless children, go to www.Downeyside.org. Upper Room Spiritual Center Featuring Joyce Rupp, OSM, International Speaker, retreat leader, spiritual director, co-director of The Institute of Compassionate Presence and author of two dozen bestselling books, the 21st Annual Spirituality Conference will be held on Saturday, November 5, 9am-4pm at Georgian Court University. This year‘s topic is In the Night Watches: Spiritual Growth in Times of Uncertainty. Fee is $75-$100 (sliding scale). Call 732-922-0550 or go to www.theupper-room.org. Save the Date! Friday, October 28, 6:30pm in the Parish Hall of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting, Guest Speaker, Philip Eubanks, a native of West Tennessee who served in the US Peace Corps in North Africa. He will speak about the challenges facing the Christian community, as well as the work of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, a papal agency founded in 1926 by Pope Pius XI and supported by Pope Francis. CNEWA has a specific mandate to serve the Eastern Churches and their efforts on behalf of Christians in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and beyond. PAGE SEVEN ST. JOSEPH’S Join Us for a Spiritual Evening PRAYER IN THE PRESENCE November 8, 2016 at 7pm A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES October 31 Vigil: 5pm, 7(Esp) November 1: 7am, 9am, 12noon & 7pm All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed—All Souls Day Mass will be held at St. Joseph‘s Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums on Wednesday, November 2 at 1:00pm. Our Mass of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 7:00pm here at St. Joseph‘s Church. In praying together, all may gain strength, comfort, and consolation particularly those families having suffered the loss of a loved one during the past year. All are invited. ADORERS NEEDED We have no one for: Sunday: 1:00am-2:00am 4:00am-5:00am / 6:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday: 2:00am-3:00am Wednesday: 12:00am-1:00am 1:00am-2:00am / 11:00pm-12:00am Thursday: 8:00am-9:00am Saturday: 12:00am-1:00am / 1:00am-2:00am Call John and Peggy (732) 581-9463 or Ann (732) 473-9727 St. Joseph’s Healing Mass Friday, November 11, 2016 7:00pm More info to follow There is always the danger that we may just do the work for the sake of the work. This is where the respect and the love and the devotion come in - that we do it to God, to Christ, and that's why we try to do it as beautifully as possible. -St. Teresa of Calcutta ST. JOSEPH’S PAGINA OCHO MENSAJE DEL PARROCO Estimada familia Parroquial, En este tiempo que nos estamos preparando para las elecciones de nuestro Nuevo presidente de la república, quiero compartir varios comentarios/sugerencias del Sr. Bill McCormik – diplomático y previamente Embazador en Nueva Zelanda y otros países. Nuestras conversaciones hoy días están relacionadas con las elecciones. De los debates entre los candidatos, no hemos escuchamos nada sorprendente. Entre muchas de las cosas por ejemplo, Donald Trump ha hecho declaraciones horribles sobre las mujeres y Hillary Clinton a tratado de defender los problemas con su correo electrónico y los comentarios que han surgido recién en Wikileaks. Menciono estos dos puntos como ejemplo, que tenemos que reconocer la realidad de lo que nos está ocupando el tiempo: ninguno de los candidatos es impecable... ni están caminando en el terreno moral. Cada uno de nosotros estamos llamados a aceptar de nuestro candidato favorito, sus debilidades/defectos y fuerza. No podemos votar por un candidato porque es perfecto, sin embargo debemos balancear sus debilidades y fuerza. ¿Qué les estoy pidiendo a ustedes? Les pido que no se lleven por las máscaras de cada uno de ellos de auto-engaño intencional, pero que se guíen por las éticas de lo que es ser ciudadano. Comencemos con ser honestos unos a otros y también en la política. Simplemente, expresen de su candidato favorito los puntos de fortaleza, y no se ataquen unos a otros. Reconozcan las debilidades, y piensen en como esas debilidades pueden ser controladas. No se dejen llevar por los reporteros de los medios de comunicaciones. Enfóquese en los problemas del país, y como el candidato puede solucionarlos. Nos hemos acostumbrados a atacar al "otro" candidato como un sustituto para defender racionalmente nuestra posición. Recordemos que no somos expertos en ideología, y que todos tenemos ideas propias. Hemos perdido la habilidad de hablar honestamente unos a otros. El país está en crisis y estamos descontentos. ¿Cómo podemos prevenir quedarnos en esta etapa de desencanto permanentemente? ¿Y cómo el país puede vivir mientras tanto? Aquí tengo algunas sugerencias: Primero, tomemos un paso atrás para poder ver las situaciones. ¿Cuáles son los principios que deben guiar nuestro voto? Sugiero leer la Declaración de la Independencia y “ciudadanos fieles” publicado por el Congreso Episcopal de Obispos en los Estados Unidos. Segundo, cultivemos la práctica de comunicarnos unos a otros con paz y respeto. La red de ―solidaridad de Ignacio de Loyola‖ ha desarrollado un examen para la vida civil; La comisión de UCS Providencia Jesuita ha desarrollado recursos para la discordia civil; y la Arquidiócesis de Cincinnati, tiene un programa llamado ―Civilizarla‖ que ofrece recursos y guías para un dialogo civil. Tercero, desconéctate, de los medios sociales, Facebook, twitter, teléfono y computadora. Habla con alguien personalmente, resiste rodearte con personas con la misma mentalidad. El mayor peligro en la política es que el teatro y el drama se conviertan en una confusa realidad. Para combatirlo, tenemos que estar arraigado en la verdadera realidad. Antes de votar, ora sobre las cuestiones tal como son y cómo cada candidato ha hablado sobre ellos. Piensa en la vida…el derecho de vivir y tomar decisiones, y has que tu elección sea una de derecho a la vida. Que Dios los bendiga, Fr. Scott PAGINA NUEVE ST. JOSEPH’S ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA ¿COMO PUEDO ANULAR MI MATRIMONIO Día: Lugar: Presentador: Hora: CATÓLICO? jueves, 27 de octubre Salón G, sótano de la Iglesia Rev. Padre Javier, experto enel tema. 7pm SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACION El 2nd lunes del mes (17 de octubre) de 10-1pm, Iglesia San José, 685 Hooper ave., TR. Oficina Parroquial, 2nd piso. Si desea hacer una cita, llame a Lisha al 732363-0748. Consulta $40.00 HORARIO DE MISAS En la Semana: 7:00am & 9:00am. Todos los días en inglés. Sábado: 8:00am, 5:00 pm Domingo: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm en inglés Domingo: 6:30pm español Confesiones: Todos los días después de Misa en inglés Sabado: 4:00-4:45pm & & 6:00-6:30pm en inglés HORARIO DE OFICINA HISPANA Martes, Miércoles y Jueves de 11am a 3pm 732-349-0018 X2213 SACRAMENTOS COMUNIDAD HIJOS DE MARIA Grupo de oración LUNES @ 7:30PM 16 Lafayette St, TR EL 3er Lunes, ES EN LA IGLESIA FIESTA DE NIÑOS DIA: domingo, 30 de octubre Lugar: Iglesia Hora: 7:00pm Los niños están invitados a venir con su disfraz, al igual que los padres. ¡¡¡Habrá sorpresas!!! Dia de los Santos 1 de noviembre, 2016 Dia de Obligacion Misas: 7am, 9am, 7pm inglés ROSARIO CON EL PADRE CARLOS Miércoles, a las 7pm frente a la estatua del Padre Pio. Cita de Santa Teresa de Calcuta Siempre corremos el riesgo de hacer el trabajo solo por la obra. Aquí es donde el respeto, el amor y la devoción entra – que lo hagamos para Dios, para Cristo, por lo cual, hagámoslo lo mejor posible. Bautizos (en español): El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra en la Misa Dominical a las 6:30 pm. Comuníquese con la oficina hispana para hacer una cita. Unción de los Enfermos y Reconciliación/ Confesión - Comuníquese con la oficina hispana para hacer una cita. Matrimonios: Comuníquese con la oficina hispana para hacer una cita. SITUACIONES CRITICAS; problemas de alcoholismo, jóvenes en crisis, etc. Comuníquese con la Oficina Hispana. Violencia Domestica ayuda disponible 24hrs. Llamar al 732-244-8259. SI NECESITA AYUDA con: comida, pago de renta, utilidades, etc. Comuníquese con la Oficina Hispana. ADORADORES PARA EL SANTISIMO Comuníquese con Caridad L. Barillas 732-349-0018 x2213. Trigésimo Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario Domingo Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18, LC 18:9-14 Lunes Efe 4:32—5:8; LC 13:10-17 Martes Efe 5:21-33; LC 13:18-21 Miercoles Efe 6:1-9; LC 13:22-30 Jueves Efe 6:10-20; LC 13:31-35 Friday Efe 2:19-22; LC 6:12-16 Sabado Fil 1:18b-26; LC 14:1, 7-11