ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
113 CHIEGO PLACE
ROSELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY 07204
To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship;
to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will,
THIS CHURCH OPENS WIDE ITS DOORS IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS!
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 15, 2015
SERVED BY:
EUCHARIST:
Fr. James F. Spera, Pastor
Michael Casa, Elizabeth Santora, Trustees
Ruth Anne Munroe, Director of Religious Education
Donna Schmatz, Organist and Music Coordinator
Virginia Jediny, Parish Secretary
Karen Colucci, Religious Education Secretary
Saturday Evenings: 5:30 pm
Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation:
8:00 am and 7:30 pm
Novenas:
New members of the Parish are welcome and invited to
REGISTER by calling the Rectory Office. Please notify the
Office when moving away from the Parish. Sponsor
certificates for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
will be signed and sealed for Registered parishioners only.
Confession:
St. Jude after the Saturday 8:00 am Mass
St. Anthony, prayers with Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament, Tues., 7:30 pm, September thru June
Saturday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Weekdays (Monday-Saturday) at 7:30 am before the
8:00 am Mass, or anytime by appointment
PARISH OFFICE
(908) 245-1107
EMAIL
[email protected]
Assumption School of Religion Office
(908) 245-6572
FAX
(908) 245-2789
WEB PAGE
www.assumptionrp.com
EMAIL
[email protected]
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Thirty-Third Sunday in
Ordinary Time
November 15, 2015
SATURDAY, November 14: Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 AM
Bob Bodnar
(From: Family)
5:30 PM
Heaven and earth will pass away,
But my words will not pass away.
-Mark 13:31
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - November
5:30 PM - Helen Casa, Michael Casa, Angela Gravina, Rita
Kushner, Nancy Malta, John Mattingly
8:00 AM + Nov. 26, 9:00 AM - John Ballantyne, Catherine
Cerilles, Emily Kaulfers, Jack Kaulfers, Elaine McTague,
Barbara Sokol
10:30 AM - Juan Allende, Kim Allende, Louise DePaola,
Marlene Polyak, Sandra Lori Stark
12 Noon - Celeste Michielli, Annette Venturo
LECTORS
Nov, 14/15, 2015
5:30 PM Leona Seufert
8:00 AM Debbie Kachnowski
10:30 AM Ricardo Burgos
12 Noon Diane Boyle
Nov. 21/22, 2015
John Kennedy
Jack Kaulfers
Kevin Cancino
Maria Becker
Nov. 26 - 9 a.m. - John Ballantyne
SUNDAY, November 15: Thirty-Third Sunday in
Ordinary Time
8:00 AM
Joseph Moschovich
(From: Family)
10:30 AM
12:00 Noon
Nov. 21/22, 2015
Gavin Pinto
Carol Ballantyne
Sebastian Saavedra
Drew Olden
Nov. 26 - 9 a.m. - Carol Ballantyne
Prayer List: (In alphabetical order) To have someone
placed on or removed from the sick list please call the
Rectory. We invite you to clip out this section each Sunday.
Perhaps you could put it near a prayer book, in your Bible,
or in your pocket or purse. It is a good thing when we pray
with and for one another. Thank you and God bless you!
Irene Alkiewicz, Rajuir Amim, Joseph & Theresa Anello,
Richard Barz, Nina Bonstad, Ronnie Bornstad, Florence
Carosella, Arlene DeJura, Nicholas DeLaurentis, Janet
Downey, Mark Eichert, George Ernst, Jennie Faella, Robert
Fedak, Edward Frank, Jr., Linda Geiger, Jackie Giacalone,
The Ingman Family, Angela Jones, Elizabeth Knych, John
Lapola, Louie Makris, Paula Masin, Theresa Massaro, Rose
Norrish, Rosalie Ortelio, Anthony Panzarino, Dawn
Paradowski, Beverly Parish, Margaret Pinkney, Irma Reggio,
Eva Roth, Norma Russo, Frank Schefter, Maureen Shaw,
Antonio Spano, Gabrielle D. Spano, Bonnie Spera-Greer,
Mary Stetsko, John Tarmas, Thomas Vetter, Irene Yurcisin,
Leonard Zinna
For the Parishioners
Armand Cistaro
(From: Wife, Jean)
MONDAY, November 16: St. Margaret of Scotland;
St. Gertrude
8:00 AM
Terence Maney (1 yr. Anniversary)
(From: John & Jennie Maney)
TUESDAY, November 17: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
8:00 AM
Felipe Nieto
(From: Louisa & Dominic)
7:30 PM
St. Anthony Novena & Benediction
WEDNESDAY, November 18: Dedication of the
Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine
Duchesne
8:00 AM
Carmela Restuccia
(From: Son, Antonio Petracca)
ALTAR SERVERS
Nov. 14/15, 2015
5:30 PM Angelina Harris
8:00 AM Angelo Geronimo
Anthony Geronimo
10:30 AM Emily Scott
12 Noon Samuel Mendoza
Olga Mirabelli
(From: Gloria Vaccarino & Family)
THURSDAY, November 19
8:00 AM
Veronika Gazda, 1 yr. Anniversary
(From: Helen & Richard Gazda)
FRIDAY, November 20
8:00 AM
Bertha Morris
(From: John & Delores Leszczak)
SATURDAY, November 21: Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 AM
Joseph Pluchino
(From: Mr. & Mrs. Pluchino)
5:30 PM
Francesco Picarelli
(From: Loving Wife, Iole Picarelli)
SUNDAY, November 22: Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
8:00 AM
Rev. Msgr. Joseph Loreti
10:30 AM
Francesco Priore
12:00 Noon
Mary Jane Pasick
(From: Mom Patrylo)
If the intention for the Sunday Mass has been reserved by
you or your family, please notify an usher so that you may
present the gifts at the Offertory of the Mass.
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Church of the Assumption
The week of November 15 through 21, 2015 is national Bible
Week. This is also the 50th Anniversary of the II Vatican
Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation
encouraging all Catholics to read the Bible. St. Augustine of
Hippo’s phrase “ever ancient, ever new” describes the renewed
interest in praying with Scripture that has re-emerged in
today’s Church. Around the country, parish Bible study
groups, small Christian communities, and other faith sharers
have rediscovered a simple, insightful way to hear and
experience the Word of God with one another through an
ancient prayer form, lectio divina.
Lectio divina is a form of meditation rooted in liturgical
celebration that dates back to early monastic communities. It
was a method practiced by monks in their daily encounter with
Scripture, both as they prepared for the Eucharist and as they
prayed the Liturgy of the Hours. Its use continued in the
Middle Ages in religious orders, such as the Benedictines and
Carmelites, that not only practiced lectio divina daily but
passed this treasure from the past on to the next generations.
The practice of lectio divina is resurfacing today as a
wonderful way to meditate on God’s Word.
The Latin phrase “lectio divina” may be translated as
“divine reading.” Lectio divina is a method for praying with
the Scriptures. As one reads and invites the Word to become a
transforming lens that brings the events of daily living into
focus, one can come to live more deeply and find the presence
of God more readily in the events of each day. The method of
lectio divina follows four steps: lectio (reading), meditatio
(meditation), contemplatio (contemplation), and oratio
(prayer). “Lectio,” or “reading,” is the first step in the prayer
process. The early monks understood that the fruitfulness of a
monk’s prayer depends upon the simplicity, reverence, and
openness to the Spirit with which the “reader” approaches the
Word of God. The goal of this reading is not to rush through
several chapters of Scripture. The reader, rather than trying to
take in large sections of Scripture, adopts a reflective stance
towards a short Scripture passage, pausing on a single word or
phrase that resonates with the mind and heart.
This “reading” leads to the second step, known as
“meditatio”—Latin for “meditation”— which invites one to
reflect upon what was read. Ancient monks explained this
process as a deep, unhurried thinking about the Word one has
read—a rumination, somewhat like the way a cow chews the
cud. As the Word is read in this step, the process of ruminating
gradually draws the meditator’s focus from concerns of the
mind to concerns of the heart. The Word moves a person more
deeply with the third step, which the ancients called
“contemplatio” or “contemplation.”
Contemplation is characterized by an openness of the heart,
by which the reader experiences God as the One who prays
within, who allows the person in contemplation to know the
Word wordlessly and without image. By God’s grace,
contemplatio gives one a unique ability to connect one’s newly
discovered insights to daily life experiences, with the
inspiration that comes from the Word of God and that has the
gracious capacity to refresh the heart and mind.
The fourth and final step, “oratio,” meaning “oration” or
“prayer,” invites one’s personal response to God. This
response is dialogical and can be understood as “a conversation
between friends,” as St. Teresa of Avila defined prayer. One
takes the time to talk to God about what was read, heard, or
experienced, or about the questions that have arisen in the
depth of one’s being. This response can become transformative
when one accepts the promptings of the Word toward an embrace of all that life now holds. One can find God in the ups
and downs of life, in times of joy and pain, as well as in ordinary, everyday moments.
As we enter into this National Bible Week I encourage all
of our families to have a Bible in the home and to read the
Word of God with devotion. The method of Lectio Divina is a
perfect path for a family to live in the presence of God. May
the Word of God be the light that brings warmth to your home.
Fr. Jim
Congratulations to:
Anthony Di Donato and Bridget Cruz
Married in Christ
Please pray for the repose of the
souls of the recently deceased:
+Rev. Father John F. Kennedy
+Karyn Nardi
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord!
We welcome to our Parish Community
the children who were Baptized in Christ at
Church of the Assumption
Christopher Andre Arquer
Layla Emilia Bak
Eliza Marie Torres
God’s Blessings on them and their families!
A New Year's Eve retreat for women is offered at St
Walburga Monastery, Elizabeth, NJ, 4 PM Thursday eve
until 1 PM Friday. Join others to begin the New Year
with prayer and reflection. $60. For information and
registration contact Sr Marita, 908-353-3028;
[email protected]
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SPECIAL DONATIONS
THANKSGIVING FOOD BAGS
To make a Special Donation for Hosts, Wine, Candles, Sanctuary
Candles or Tabernacle Flowers, please use the Special Donation
Envelopes found at the doors of the Church.
Families are signing up for turkeys and food
bags for Thanksgiving. Soon our volunteers
will be preparing these bags for distribution.
In Loving Memory of Phil and Gary Italiano
Requested by Helen and Family
Donation of Wine, Hosts, Candles, Sanctuary Candle
and Tabernacle Flowers
We need your help!
In Loving Memory of Louis Molinari
(Happy Birthday!)
Requested by Sister Helen and Niece Maria
Donation of Wine
In Loving Memory of Jean Molinari
(Happy Birthday!)
Requested by Sister Helen and Niece Maria
Donation of Hosts
In Loving Memory of The Martino Family
Requested: Love, Daughter, Gilda
Donation of Hosts
For Special Intention: Thank you!
Requested by Debbie Kwiatek
Donation of Sanctuary Candle
Archdiocese Assessment
Bill for the Month of November
Assessment Collection for Nov. 7/8
Amount short of Monthly Bill
which must be paid from the
Weekly Collection to the Archdiocese.
We also need turkeys!
Turkeys can be dropped off in Loreti Hall before masses
November 15th and 22nd
Thank you in advance for your donations. Questions can be
addressed to Anthony Giordano 908 620-0734 or at
[email protected].
EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Weekly Collection for Nov. 7/8
If you are able to donate food for these bags
we are in need of the following items:
Canned potatoes - both white and sweet
Canned string beans, peas, and corn
Stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, gravy
Canned fruit
Donated items can be placed in the food bin in the front
vestibule of the church.
$6,422.00
$5,046.00
$2,291.00
$2,755.00
"Honey Mary's Garden"!
Our bees were very busy during the summer months despite the drought. We will make available 30 jars (8oz.)
of Organic Honey from Mary's Garden beginning at the
5:30 P.M. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2015....... first
come first served until the last jar. The price is $20.00
per jar. The proceeds will be used to purchase the equipment needed to extract the honey from the hives. We
were able to borrow equipment this year from our "Bee
Keeper" Mickey Hegedus and I look forward to having
our own equipment next year. I am grateful to Mike Keicher who is our on-site "Bee Keeper". Mike daily monitors the needs of our hive and continues to learn the art of
"bee-keeping". We expect to split the hive in the Spring
which will increase our volume of honey for next year.
The Pastoral Care Ministry of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway is in need of EMs to distribute
Holy Communion to its Catholic patients. If you have an
hour or two to help on one or more week days or weekends,
please contact:
Pastoral Care Office at 732-499-6049 or email:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Please leave a message for the staff to return your call.
Come and join us in this most rewarding mercy ministry.
WANTED: Our Parish is in need of persons willing to
serve as members of a team to work with couples preparing for Marriage. As each couple will be prepared by the
Clergy for the Pre-Cana and Pre-Nuptial Interviews, the
"Cana Team" will serve each couple in planning the ceremony. We average twelve weddings per year. The
"Cana Team" would meet with each couple to arrange
the format for the ceremony, conduct the rehearsal, and
be present for the ceremony to give direction to the family and wedding party. In short, the "Cana Team" would
serve as the "Church Wedding Planner". Any interested
persons are welcome to contact the Rectory Office.
FLU SHOT CLINIC: Walgreens of Roselle
will sponsor a "Flu-Shot Clinic" in the Lower Chiego
Hall on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00
P.M. Please bring your insurance card with you for the
vaccination. For those without insurance, Walgreens has
indicated that they will provide a free voucher.
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FROM THE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Knight’s Corner (Council #3240)
The Knights of Columbus (Council #3240) of the Church
of the Assumption would like to invite any interested
Parish men, that wish to learn more about the Knights of
Columbus to fill out one of the cards located in the front
of the Church and place it in the collection basket.
Religious Education Contact Information:
908-245-6572
[email protected]
th
Confirmation Retreat: The Confirmation retreat for 8
grade Candidates is Saturday, November 21st, from 10:30 am
to 4:30 pm. This is a mandatory retreat as part of the
preparation process for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Please come to Loreti Hall by 10:20 am to sign in.
Altar Server Training: The three 15 minute training
sessions are Sundays: November 15th, November 22nd, and
December 5th. Attendance at all three training sessions is
required. Parent and child will meet with Fr. Jim in the
church following the 10:30 am Mass. Please contact the
Religious Education Office if you have any questions.
Religious Education Office: The office will be closed the
morning of Thursday, November 19th, due to an out of office
meeting. The office will be open from 12:00 noon to 4:00
pm.
Confirmation: The Rite of Names will take place for all 7th
grade Confirmation candidates on Sunday, November 22nd,
at the 10:30 am Mass. Candidates please submit your
Confirmation name and reflection before the 22nd.
“He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest.
He who rose for our sakes is my one desire.”
~St. Ignatius of Antioch
Benedictine Center of St Walburga Monastery, Elizabeth, NJ
offers "Hoping with Mary: An Advent Retreat," December
19, 9AM-3:30 PM.
Mary waited for the first Christmas with expectant hope. Let
us take time to reflect, to pray and to learn from her example.
$35 lunch included. Women are invited to spend the weekend,
December 18-20. $135.
For information and registration contact Sr Marita, 908-3533028; [email protected]
MARY’S GROTTO
If you missed our sale in Church this month, no worries, we
will have another one in December.
We have many Advent items in the Grotto for sale, including
boxed Christmas cards. There are too many items to bring over
to the Church for these special sales. We still have a few Tapestries that were brought back from Rome by Fr. Jim.
Dec. 5th is Confirmation, so please stop by and see what we
have in the way of cards and small gifts for the occasion.
We are all members of the Rosary and all money is for the
Church.
Rose, Ginny and Joan
The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus is currently conducting a membership drive. Any 3rd Degree member in good
standing is eligible to join. The Exemplification will be held on
November 22, 2015. For more information email
[email protected].
Please be sure to “like” our Facebook page:
Knights of Columbus Msgr. Loreti Council #3240
Delicious Orchards Thanksgiving Pie Sale
Thank you for your pie orders. Pick-up
will be on Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 1-5 p.m. in
Lower Chiego Hall.
DINE OUT TO DONATE
Please join us as we “Dine Out to Donate” at
Lun Wah Restaurant and Tiki Bar. Located at
587 Raritan Road, Roselle. Choose your night
or join us more than once! Tuesday, 11/17,
Wed., 11/18, and Thurs, 11/19, from 4 p.m. - Closing.
Also applies to “Take Out Orders.”
UNION CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Union Catholic High School’s Scholarship Exam, Saturday,
Dec. 5, at 9 a.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m..
There is no make-up for this exam. The exam fee is $30.00.
To register for the Scholarship Exam and for more info regarding scholarship opportunities, call the Admissions Office at
908-889-1600, ext. 302 and 328 or visit our website at:
www.unioncatholic.org/admissions/scholarships.php
November 16
November 18
November 18
November 19
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7:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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Women of Assumption
Stitches-Upper Chiego
Knights of Columbus
4th Degree Knights of Columbus
We need vendors for the Holiday Bumble Bee Bazaar
Saturday Dec 12, 2015 from 8am – 3pm
Lower Chiego Hall $20.00 a table, tables and chairs will
be provided.
Contact Diane Burgos 201-522-8022.