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SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH
45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
The Parish is Served by
Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, M.A., Pastor [email protected], [email protected]
Rev. Jeong Gyeong Kim, Parochial Vicar
Rev. John D. Dennehy, Weekend Associate
Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Arthur Bandel, Permanent Deacon [email protected]
www.saintjamestheapostle.org
SUNDAY MASSES Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM
7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM
DAILY MASS Weekday: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Saturday: Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM
Evening Novena ~ Monday Evenings 6:30PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00AM
RECTORY HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8:00AM~4:00PM (closed daily 12:00-1:00PM)
December 31, 2017
A Welcoming Community of
Faith. Come
Experience Christ With Us.
Images courtesy of Google.com
"LET US TOO STAND IN THE TEMPLE AND HOLD GOD'S SON AND EMBRACE HIM; AND THAT WE MAY DESERVE TO LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AND
START ON OUR WAY TOWARDS A BETTER LAND..." A Christmas Sourcebook, p. 85.
Is it "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays?" This seems to be an ongoing discussion as to what is more appropriate for the season. There was an article in the New York Times recently precisely about this. The Pew Research Center had conducted a survey as to which phrase is better, the various ways people celebrated Christmas, and religious displays on public property. Of course, there is a variety of responses from different groups and ages. Fifty-two percent said it didn't matter what the greeting was, while 32% preferred "Merry Christmas." Since it is Christmas, "Merry Christmas" would seem to be the more appropriate greeting. Ninety percent of Americans surveyed said they would celebrate Christmas in some form, with 86% stating that they would celebrate with loved ones. While attitudes about Christmas may have changed, there is a strong conviction among people to celebrate Christmas as an expression of their faith. Fifty-four percent said they would attend a religious service. While there is a diversity among Americans about Christmas and its celebrations, Christmas remains an important part of our faith and our culture. Hopefully, this will continue to grow in the coming years. Today is Holy Family Sunday, a day to celebrate the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. It is also a day to celebrate our own families, large or small, because it is in the family that we find our meaning and the experience of life, friendship and love. Today, in celebration of our families, we will bless all our families at all the Masses. Tomorrow, we begin 2018, a New Year. Hopefully, this year will bring peace to the troubled areas of the world. In the name of our entire Parish Staff: FR. SILVANO, FR. JOHN, DEACON DAN, DEACON ART, DEACON JERRY, NANCY CAPUTO, KIM MAILLEY, MATT WILSON, ANN MARIE GESUALDO, CAROLINE PONTERIO, OUR SUPPORT STAFF, AND MYSELF, I want to extend to you and your family our best wishes for a HAPPY, HOLY & BLESSED NEW YEAR. May 2018 truly be a year of grace for you, your family and our parish.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! BUON ANNO!!! FELIZ ANO NUEVO!!!
~ FR. JOE
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FROM THE PASTOR
Collection Totals from December 16/17
$8,717.00 $7,897.00 Collection
$820.00 Online
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES
To sign up for Onl ine Giv ing go to:
www.saint jamestheapost le .org
WE ALSO ACCEPT ONLINE CREDIT CARD DONATIONS
New Year’s Day January 1, 2018
NO 7:30AM Mass
No Evening Novena
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Christmas memorials THE CRECHE IN THE SANCTUARY
IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF Raffaele & Sabino Battaglia
r/b The Battaglia Family
THE WREATH IN THE SANCTUARY IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
The Fischer, Ragosa & Dondero Families r/b Francine R. Fischer
THE POINSETTIAS ADORNING THE ALTAR ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lisa Agrillo Margaret & Augie Ciasullo
Charles & Rose Agrillo r/b Antoinette Agrillo
THE WREATH PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IS DISPLAYED IN
LOVING MEMORY OF Marie Dolly Giordano
r/b Granddaughters, Danielle & Nicole DePrimio
THE WREATH PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF ST. JAMES IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Marie & Ettore Vecchione r/b Daughter, Jill
YELLOW ROSES AT THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING
MEMORY OF Tony Graziano r/b The Family
THE FLOWERS AT THE BAPTISMAL FONT ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Gene & Louie Del Mauro r/b Their Loving Mother
THE FLOWERS PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF ST. JAMES ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
The Battaglia & Zara Families r/b The Battaglia Family
THE POTTED CHRISTMAS TREE OUTDOORS IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Natalie Albright r/b Glen, Mary & Lance
THE CHRISTMAS TREES IN THE SANCTUARY ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Michael Pierson Bongiovanni, Jr. r/b Deacon Jerry & Janice Bongiovanni
Tony Graziano r/b The Family
Jack & Irene Mahoney r/b The Family
Guido Ricci r/b Nina Ricci & Family
Joe Villalon r/b The Wisnefski Family
Angelina Crucitti
c/b The Bentivegna & Lefkowitz Families
THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE GATHERING AREA IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
The Swajkowski & Felegi Families r/b Cynthia & Matthew Swajowski
THE WREATHS ON THE OUTDOOR COLUMNS ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Joseph & Mary Barbone r/b The Family
Dave Bernosky r/b The Bernosky Family
Kathryn Janowski r/b The Janowski Family
Viola Morano r/b MaryLou & Family
Anna & Anton Roessner r/b Nettie & Bob Roessner
THE CHRISTMAS TREES BY THE OUTDOOR SHRINE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Irene Kareivis & Catherine McCluskey r/b Kathy & Joe Kareivis
WREATHS OVER THE GATHERING AREA DOOR AND INSIDE THE CHURCH ARE DISPLAYED IN
LOVING MEMORY OF Susan Lang
r/b Marilyn Stiglitz
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Worship with us… Embrace our fellowship Learn about our ministries… Come join us… Offer your time & talents… Make new friends… Experience our hospitality...
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your
family and loved ones and wish to thank you all for
your thoughtfulness!
On behalf of the entire Religious Education Office,
Ann Marie Gesualdo, Colleen Tyra and myself, we
wish you and your family many blessings in the New
Year!
Classes resume Sunday, January 7th and Tuesday,
January 9th for grades K through 7 and our 8th grad-
ers also return to class on January 9th.
No Classes:
Sunday, Dec. 31
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018
PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, Principal
A PRAYER TO KEEP GOD FIRST THIS NEW YEAR: Dear God, Thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for all that you've allowed into our lives this past year, the good along with the hard things, which have reminded us how much we need you and rely on your presence filling us every single day.
We pray for your Spirit to lead us each step of this New Year. We ask that you will guide our decisions and turn our hearts to deeply desire you above all else.
We ask for your wisdom, for your strength and power to be constantly present within us. We pray you would make us strong and courageous for the road ahead.
We pray for your protection over our families and friends. We pray that you would give us discernment and insight beyond our years, to understand your will, hear your voice, and know your ways.
Forgive us for letting fear and worry control our minds, and for allowing pride and selfishness wreak havoc over our lives. Forgive us for not following your ways and for living distant from your presence.
We confess our need for you…fresh…new…again. We ask that you make all things new, in our hearts, in our minds, in our lives, for this coming year. We pray for your refreshing over us.
Help us to be known as great givers, help us to be generous and kind, help us to look to the needs of others and not be consumed by only our own.
Shine your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world, for your glory and purpose.
To you be glory and honor, in this New Year, and forever.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
(Source: www.crosswalk.com)
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COMMUNITY NEWS Keeping in Touch With One Another
SAGE HOME HEALTH CARE
S.A.G.E. Inc. provides health and personal care
services that help clients remain in their
homes. This offers a cost-effective and more desir-
able alternative to nursing home care.S.A.G.E.
Inc., offers an experienced Clinical Nursing Team
with over fifty years of experience in Home Care.
For more information call (908) 659-9668.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
If you are caring for someone 60 years of age or older and you feel stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed, there is help available.
Catholic Charities offers confidential counseling sessions for caregivers of Union County Residents. Our counselors can meet with you at 505 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 or in your own home for your convenience.
Please call 908-497-3900 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
You don’t have to do it all on your own!
SAGE Eldercare Spousal Bereavement Support Group
Starting Tuesday, January 9, SAGE Eldercare in Summit will offer a free bereavement support group for people age 60 and older who have lost a spouse in the last year.
The support group will be led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kathy Larkin, SAGE’s InfoCare Manager, and provide the opportunity to under-stand the grieving process, gain emotional support, and share coping strategies. The group will meet weekly for ten consecutive weeks and run January 9 through March 13, 2 – 3:30 pm at SAGE, 290 Broad Street, Pre-registration is required.
To register, or for more information, please call Kathy Larkin at: 908.598.5509.
MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069-6587
(908) 753-2091 * [email protected]
Registration required:
call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: [email protected]
SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS
An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction.
Accommodations: 7 overnight retreatants
GUIDED WEEKEND RETREAT:
New Beginnings ~ Jan. 5, 7 p.m. - Jan. 7, 2 p.m.
($160/weekend; non-refundable deposit $60)
COMMUNION AT MASS
If you cannot walk up the aisle to receive Holy
Communion and do not want to sit in the first pew,
let us know and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion will come to you at the end of the
procession and administer the Body & Blood to
you.
RECEIVING COMMUNION
It is good to remind ourselves of the reverence needed when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ. When we approach the altar, if receiving on the hand, please remove any gloves beforehand. Remember to bow slightly without being ostentatious and reply “Amen”. If communion runs out, please wait for the Minister to return.
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SAINT JAMES PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Want to keep up with events at St. James? Know a friend or neighbor who might like to hear about what’s going on in our vibrant parish? Send an email to:
to be added to our email list and be notified of parish events. The Publicity Committee also has a mail slot in the rectory for your convenience.
EVANGELIZATION CORNER
Mrs. Kim Mailley, Pastoral Associate For The New Evangelization
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo Coordinator
"You will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at His birth"
Luke 1:14 The Youth Group wishes everyone a New Year filled with joy and hearts filled with gladness!!
Next Youth Group Meeting: Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 7:00-9:00pm
"Winter Wonderland" Party In the School Gym
All 8th through 12 Graders invited!
NEXT 8TH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH AT 6:30PM
Understand the Entire Bible! A 24-Part Study Featuring Jeff Cavins
Saint James the Apostle Church– Gym
Wednesdays, beginning January 10, 2018 at 7:00PM
To register please email:
[email protected] or call the parish office 973-376-3044.
Fee $10 Optional workbook fee: $40.00
Light refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Geri Bujnowski: [email protected]
Saint James Mom’s Group!
Join us in the rectory from 4:00 ~ 5:00PM
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Come pray with other Catholic moms as we
discuss how the weekly readings apply to moms of today!
All moms (and children) are welcome!
For more information contact Traci Burns:
HOSPITAL VISITATIONS
If you or someone you know is in the hospital please
inform the hospital staff that you are Catholic and a
member of Saint James the Apostle Church. The
priests and deacons will be able to find you so a visit
can be arranged. Contact the Rectory to have a name
added at Mass and/or to the Prayer Line.
Please be sure to include hospital information.
INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK
At the “General Intercessions” we pray for the sick.
Our prayers for the sick are very important, especially
in critical times of sudden illness, surgery or
worsening condition. We will continue to pray for
and mention the names of our sick parishioners for
three weeks when we receive notice from the family
or the individual asking for prayers. After three
weeks, the name will continue to be listed in the
bulletin, until we receive notice otherwise. If the
condition worsens, please call the Rectory so that the
name can be mentioned during Mass again.
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DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings
To have a loved one remembered, please call the Rectory Office
Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine ~ Flowers By the Tabernacle
Sanctuary Lamp
Raffaele & Sabino Battaglia ~ Battaglia Family
Bread And Wine
Raffaele & Sabino Battaglia ~ Battaglia Family
NEW YEAR’S MASSES
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Monday, January 1, 2018 9:00 am ~ 10:30 am ~ 12:00 Noon
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and
worshipped him.” Mt2:10-11
Join us for an Evening of Prayer, Adoration and Benediction as we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord:
Friday, January 5, 2018.
Our evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
All are welcome
MARIAN DEVOTION
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous
Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place
on Monday evenings (as scheduled) from 6:30-7:30pm
in our Church, Saint James, please feel free to join us.
Monday, January 8, 2018
HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE
Holy Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Ave., Union
Come join us in prayer for one hour on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7:30PM to 8:30PM before the Blessed Sacrament.
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SUNDAY, December 31 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
5:00PM (Saturday) James Mannion~ Wife, Marie 7:30AM Zara Family~ Battaglia Family 9:00AM José Videna~ Videna Family 10:30AM Matthew Klein ~ Anna, Ariella & Uncle Mike 12:00PM Anna & Enzo DeLuca ~ Family MONDAY, January 1, 2018
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 9:00AM For the People of Saint James 10:30AM For the People of Saint James 12:00PM For the People of Saint James TUESDAY, January 2 Sts. Basil the Great &
Gregory Nazianzen 7:30AM Joseph Prevosto ~ Robert Castorina WEDNESDAY, January 3 7:30AM Zarina Schiffler ~ Gertrude Aguinaldo THURSDAY, January 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 7:30AM Diane Massi ~ Criscuolo Family FRIDAY, January 5 St. John Neumann 7:30AM Martin Pereira ~ Criscuolo Family SATURDAY, January 6 8:00AM John McGrath ~ Ellmer Family SUNDAY, Sunday, January 7
The Epiphany of the Lord 5:00PM (Saturday) Deceased Members of the Citro Family
~ Family 7:30AM For the People of Saint James 9:00AM Salvatore DeNichilo~ Joseph & Jackie Inneo 10:30AM Anthony Roehrich ~ Deacon Art & Nancy 12:00PM Donato & Assunta Petrilli~ Grace & Family
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
THE PRAYER CORNER “To everything there is a season and a time
for every purpose…”
A TIME TO BE BORN
Arturo Yeh, Henryk Soriano
A TIME TO WED
A TIME TO HEAL
Ronald Alaniz, Irene Baranski, Paul Barbato,
Connie Bellott, Ann Benedek, Gail Boykewich,
Helen Chelis, Phyllis Colosimo, Kristina De Jesus,
Marie Del Mauro, Honorise DeSisto,
Scott Dillensnyder, Lee Ebert, Matthew Friedman,
Miguel Antonio Garcia, Monica Gomes, Luke Granger, Ana Harper, Steven Hensle, Anna Kasparitis,
Kevin Keating, Jake Kessler, Angela Klopfer,
Tony La Salle, Chenoa Lipski, Marian Lordi,
Charlotte McNelis, Ilene Maldonado, Josephine Massa, Gene Melleno, Simone Miller, Kyle Noonan,
John Pangiochi, John Rehis, Ginny Sampson,
Jack Silbert, Carmina Caivano Stoney,
Sandra Turlowicz, Adam Wuest
Giuseppe Bianco, Renato Coelho, Kevin Cunniff, Anna Licatese, Sr. Joan Krukoski, Jean Murray,
Lucy Nardone, Rev. Tom Roberts
A TIME TO DIE
A TIME OF WAR & PEACE
Tim Arentz, Brian Braine, A.J. Carlucci, Sean Curran, Capt. Sean P. Eadie, Stacy Enyeart, David Fenton, Shane Fenton, Luis Fonseca, Stephen Patricco,
Aric Patten, Phillip Patten, Aaron Pluto, Arthur Raymond, 1Lt. Stacia Rogacki,
1Lt. Steven Rogacki, Frank Wulff
A TIME TO SEEK
Harlan Acosta, Diego Arce, Dhanush Canisius, Peter Carey, Joseph Gurliaccio, Joseph Furnaguera,
Sebastian Valencia Obando
PASTOR Father Joseph F. Barbone, M.A.
[email protected], [email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR Father Jeong Gyeong Kim (Father Silvano Kim)
WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Father John D. Dennehy
PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Arthur Bandel
Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni Deacon Dan O’Neill
PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Michelle Sblendorio
SCHOOL OFFICE 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081
Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228
PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, M.B.A., Ed.S.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-ASD Cert.
[email protected] 8TH GRADE / CONFIRMATION / YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOR
Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Colleen Tyra
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Matthew Wilson
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR THE NEW EVANGELIZATION
Mrs. Kim Mailley [email protected]
PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug
PARISH COUNCIL [email protected]
PARISH STAFF INFORMATION
Fr. Joseph Barbone
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Fr. Jeong Gyeong Kim
BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on various Sundays during the year at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below. Please contact the Parish Office for scheduling information.
RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment.
EUCHARIST Communion can be brought to the sick and homebound either at home or in a facility. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.
CONFIRMATION Adults who have celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism and would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to call the Parish Office and speak to one of the priests.
MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry are asked to call the Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date so that arrangements can be made.
VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in vocations.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make visits to area hospitals and nursing homes. Please contact the Parish Office.
THE RCIA PROCESS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been baptized enter into full communion with the faith. Contact the Parish Office for details.
BAPTISM INFORMATION The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044.
CATECHESIS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Jan. 7, Mar. 4 Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Apr. 8
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit as a
Welcoming and Diverse Community,
We, the Parish of Saint James the Apostle
Invite All to Worship as We Celebrate the Eucharist,
Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and Serve the
Needs of One Another,
as We Help Build the Kingdom of God on Earth.