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hurch Year: January 19, 2020 Behold the Lamb of God,

Who takes away the Sin of the World St John 1:29

For those not receiving Holy Communion we offer the following prayer.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen (St. A lphonsus Ligouri) PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:00pm OFFICE ADDRESS: 130 Bray Avenue, Middletown N.J. CONTACT: Parish Office: 732-787-1318 Fax: 732-787-2851; Rel. Ed/Ministry: 732-495-7779; Parish Hall: 732-787-2869; Thrift Shop: 732-787-2836; Web Site: www.stcathek.org; Email: stcathek1@aol.com Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: To arrange Communion for the homebound, or for the Sacrament of the Sick, call the parish office.

Sacrament of Baptism: Arrangements must be made through the parish office. Infants should be baptized as soon as possible. Sacrament of Matrimony: According to Diocesan policy, marriage arrangements must be made at least nine months prior to the wedding date through the parish office. Either the man or woman must be registered in our parish. Annulment Advocacy : To discuss Church Annulment procedure, or for information concerning Church Validation of a civil marriage, call the parish office to arrange a meeting with Fr. Dan. FORMED: A Catholic Media Program you can access 24/7 from your computer, I-phone etc. Go to www.stcathek.formed.org click ’register’ follow prompts and enjoy.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Sat. 5:00pm & 6:30pm

Sun: 7:30am; 9:00am (Latin) 10:30am & 12:00noon

Daily: Mon.– Sat. 8:00am Monday & Friday 12:00 (Latin)

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday 8:30am-7:00pm

Novena Mass; Mon., Wed. 7:00 pm; Sat. 8:00 am

Confessions: Sat. 3:00—4:00

Parish Staff Pastor: Very Rev. Daniel C. Hesko, VF Deacons Rev. Mr. John Orlando Rev. Mr. John McGrath (retired) Religious Education: Mrs. Jackie Callahan, M.A. Mrs. Kathleen McGuire Parish Office: Mrs. Julie Fehlhaber Music Director: Mrs. Karen Ohrn

WEEKLY OFFERING The first collection last week: $ 7,393.00 The second collection: $ 2,132.50 The second Collection today: Parish Assessments Thank you for your support of your parish. Fr. Dan Hesko ‘God is generous to the generous of heart.’ Let us be generous in what we are and what we have, our time, talents and treasure. TAX TIME COMING: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A TAX STATEMENT OF YOUR CONTRINUTIONS PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY OFFICE

WINTER WEATHER AND CHURCH CLOSINGS

It would be an extraordinary weather event that would cancel Sunday Masses. Daily Masses Mon.-Fri. IF there is heavy snow, or icy conditions that make driving dangerous, we will often make the call to cancel morning or evening Mass, because it is often difficult to properly keep the parking lots and walks safe. (It is Not God’s will that anyone should break their hip.) So in bad weather call ahead to make sure there is Mass. If there is No message on ma-chine, then we will have Mass, or Ado-ration.

TODAY’S LITURGY: Sunday 2 in Church Year

READINGS: RED HYMNAL # 873

Processional Hymn: CREDO: # 262 Lead us Heavenly Father Lead us Gradual (Psalm 40) Here am I Lord, I come to do Your will Offertory Hymn: CREDO # 622 Make me a channel of your Peace Communion Hymn: CREDO # 507 The Lord’s my Shepherd Recessional Hymn: CREDO # 598 Go make of all Disciples

THE INTERCESSIONS: P: United in faith, let us bring before the Lord our needs and wants, trusting in His mercy and compassion. Our response will be: FATHER, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE Father in Heaven, hear our prayers for Your Holy Catholic Church. Watch over our Pope, our Bishop, and all Priests and Deacons. Grant them strength and vigor to proclaim the truth of Your Gospel. Trusting in Your love we pray: FATHER, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE

Grant wisdom to the President of the United States and all of our elected leaders. Give them the wisdom and will to overturn unjust laws, and seek to be obedient to Your supreme law. Trusting in Your love we pray: FATHER, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE Inspire our young people with the vision of Your truth. In a world of materialism and greed, grant that many young men may respond to Your call to consecration in the priestly life. Grant grace also that many young women and men will dedicate their lives to You through the religious life. Trusting in Your love we pray: FATHER, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE

Comfort those who live in difficult situations. We pray for those who are physically, emotionally or verbally abused and for those who are neglected or unloved, and for all who cry to You. Trusting in Your love we pray: FATHER, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE Be near to all who are sick in mind, body or spirit, grant them healing and peace. We pray our Christian Brothers and sisters who suffer from intolerance, and persecution, give them courage to witness to Jesus, the Only Way to the Father. Trusting in Your love we pray: FATHER, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE

We pray also for the faithful departed. May they know the forgiveness of their sins and the joy of peace of paradise. Trusting in Your love we pray: FATHER, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE P: Hear our prayers O Loving Father, and grant us grace to make You known and loved in the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN

MASS INTENTION FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Jan 20 Sts Fabian and Sebastian 8:00 am Mary Montesano by Janet Fearon 12:00 Thomas Idyk by Kathy and Jerry 7:00 pm Liv. Dec. Fam, Friends by Mr. Mrs Robert Hurley

Tuesday Jan 21 St Agnes 8:00 am Thomas Idyk by Wife Marita and Fam.

Wednesday Jan 22 St Vincent Day of Prayer and Penance for the Right to Life 8:00 am Special Int. by JAF 7:00 pm NO EVENING MASS TODAY

Thursday Jan 23 St Marianne Cope 8:00 Tom Sensakovic by Richard and Lorraine Furlong

Friday Jan 24 St Francis DeSales 8:00 am John Kerrigan by Michele and Roger 12:00 Bob Laurino by Lorriane and Richard Furlong

Saturday Jan 25 Conversion of St. Paul 8:00 am Mary Ann Takacs by Bob and Doreen

SUNDAY 3 in the Church Year 5:00 pm Vincent Keating by Handel, Sonnick and Hockey Families 6:30 pm Michael and Margaret Galik by loving Fam John Gilligan by Mary Pat Bolin John Maziarski by Alberta and John Festa Vincent (Bones) DePonte by Dominick and Ann Donatelli Special Int. Sacred Heart by Smith Family

Sunday Jan 26 7:30 am Pro Populo (For the people) 9:00 am Deborah Snyder by Barbara Russian 10:30 am Kathleen Milone by Barbara Kehoe 12:00 Samuel and Jennie Orlando (Ann) By Deacon John and Grace Orlando

We Need Altar Servers. See Fr. Dan for more in-formation. If you are unable to serve your assigned Mass try to get a replacement and notify the parish office of your replacement.

O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in honor of Alexander Gibilisco by Mom and Dad The Blessed Mother Votive Light will burn this week in loving Memory of Michael and Margaret Gallik gift of Family The Sacred Heart Votive Light will burn in loving Memory of Vincent Keating gift of Handel, Sonnick and Hockey Families.

*To arrange to have the Lamps giv-en for an intention, please call the office. Suggested donation, $10.00

NO EVENING MASS OF BIBLE STUDAY THIS COMING WED EVENING

Fr Dan is scheduled for a medical procedure Wednesday in the Hospital which will need the

whole day recuperation. Bible Study will resume Next Week

SAVE THE DATE IN THE NEW YEAR Holy Name Society Bus trip to the Roosters Casino

in Atlantic City January 26, 2020 Call Rich to save a seat 732-787-1953

TODAY 5:00 Fr Dan 6:30 Fr Dan

7:30 Fr Michael 9:00 Fr Dan 10:30 Fr Dan 12:00 Fr Dan

ACOLYTE 5:00 R Hussey A and A Gibilisco 9:00 Joe B, Dan B. Pat B. 10:30 A. Gibilisco J DeSantos S Wickham

NEXT SUNDAY 5:00 Fr Dan 6:30 Fr Michael

7:30 Fr Dan 9:00 Fr Dan 10:30 Fr Mat 12:00 Fr Mat

ACOLYTE 5:00 A Alex A. D’Annunzio S. Wickham 9:00 Alexander G, Louis L, Paul L 10:30 J. DeSanto A & A Gibilisco

YOUTH GROUP FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS HAS RESUMED

AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK Join us on Sunday evenings 6:30 to 8:30

pm in the Parish School Building. All Our Parish Youth are Warmly Invited

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Get ready for a Great Time

Prayer for those serving in our Military

Please remember to pray for our parishioners and friends serving this nation at home and abroad. Sinead Slade, CDR Michael Dwan; USN Major Mark Paige; USMC Patrick Gallagher; Staff Sgt. Matthew Santilli; Master Sgt. Albert DiMaggio; Lieutenant Colonel Bayard Smith; Dallas Jamison; Sgt. Timothy Hayes; Major Carlo Brancato; USMC Sgt. Brian Ruane. Prayer: O God who art the lover of peace and concord. Grant to these thy servants who serve this nation, grace and strength. Preserve them we pray and shield them from all danger of body and soul; and hasten the day when they shall return to their homes and loved ones, through Christ our Lord. Amen

PRAYER FOR OUR OFFICERS O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal wisdom em-braces the universe, Watch over all policemen and law enforce-ment officers everywhere. Protect them from harm. In the per-

formance of their duty to stop crime, rob-bery, riots and violence. We pray, help them keep our streets and homes safe, day and night. We commend them to your lov-ing care because their duty is dangerous. Grant them strength and courage in their daily assignments. Dear God, protect these brave men and women. Grant them your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their families after duty has ended. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

In your charity please remember to pray for: David Burke, Maria Lonseth, Grace Orlando, Patrick Corr, SueAnn Corso, Patti Sheehan, Jean Lytwyn, Wayne Wil-drick, Connie Kenworthy, Ryan Hanson, Eddie Zaborney, Amelia Tobia, Margaret Alfano, Tom Latin, Catherine Olski, Pat Brokken, Corrine Hoffman, Debbie Miotta, Kevin Moran, Rachel O’Brien, Gina Tobia, Karen Conte, Baby Victoria Powers, Ann Bolger, Jim Murphy, Marge Brand, Ruth Alaia, Kathleen Toomey, Julia Fehlhaber, Michael Brothers, Theresa Marks, Sheila Buxton, Taryn Hussey, Maureen Farrell, Rich Callahan, and for the faithful departed: Frances Mistler

God, our loving Father, look with kindness on our broth-ers and sisters who seek Your care. In Your mercy grant health to the sick; comfort to the sorrowful, peace to the troubled, joy to the weary and eternal rest to those whose work on earth is done, and all for Jesus’ Amen

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JANUARY: RESPECT LIFE MONTH For us as Catholics, there is no distinction between defend-ing human life and promoting the dignity of the human per-son. Pope Benedict XVI writes in Caritas in Veritate. . . that "The Church forcefully maintains this link between life eth-ics and social ethics, fully aware that 'a society lacks solid foundations when, on the one hand, it asserts values such as the dignity of the person, justice and peace, but then, on the other hand, radically acts to the contrary by allowing or tol-erating a variety of ways in which human life is devalued and violated, especially where it is weak or marginalized.'" As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from con-ception to natural death. As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from con-ception to natural death. The life and dignity of every per-son must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition. The right to life is the first and most funda-mental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to ac-tively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commitment to justice and peace.

It is hard to find a more biblical service than the Holy Sac-rifice of the Mass. The readings are awesome enough, but even the prayers of the Mass are full of Scripture. Many lines spoken by priest and people are, in fact, direct quotes from the Bible. Consider, for example, what the priest says just before communion; John 1:29: Behold the Lamb of God, Behold Him who takes away the sin of the world, (How blessed are all those called to the Supper of the Lamb. Rev. 19:9; ‘And he said to me: Write: Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith to me: These words of God are true’. O Lord I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof, But only say the word and my soul shall be healed) Matt 8:9; ‘the centurion making answer, said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof: but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.’

Messiah as Lamb of God We are so used to calling Jesus the Lamb of God that we can miss the jolt that this must have given the first people who heard it. Most Jews were expecting a Messiah who would be the Lion of Judah, a new David who would drive out the Romans through military heroism. It hadn’t occurred to them that the Messiah would be a Lamb. Lambs are not exactly known for their prowess in battle. They don’t kill; they die. They were, in fact, sacrificed daily in the Jewish temple as an act of worship to God. Passover Lamb But there was a special sacrifice that happened every year in which lambs were featured most predominantly. It was the cen-tral celebration of the Jewish Year–Passover. This was the year-ly remembrance of the greatest act of salvation in the Old Testa-ment, the deliverance of the Jews from Egyptian slavery. The final plague that would bring Pharaoh to his knees and the Isra-elites to freedom was the angel of death “passing over” Egypt to take the lives of Egypt’s most precious resource–their first-born sons. What was to prevent the Israelites from suffering the same fate? The sacrifice of a perfect lamb, without spot or blem-ish. This Lamb was a substitute for the first-born of the Israelite family that offered the sacrifice. And a costly offering this was, since the wealth of a family was counted in terms of its animals. Blood of the Lamb The blood of the Lamb was to be smeared on the doorpost of the house and the family was to eat the flesh of this sacrificial ani-mal in a special ritual meal. We all know the end of that story. Pharaoh let the Israelites go, and the Israelites celebrated this event each year, with hundreds of thousands of Jews coming to Jerusalem to sacrifice their lambs and to eat the Passover supper in the Holy City. It was no accident that Jesus was arrested and put to death dur-ing Passover. In the Gospel of John, Jesus breathes his last at the very same moment that the Passover lambs were being sacri-ficed in the Temple. The same Gospel is the only one to point out that Jesus legs weren’t broken to make sure he was dead, as was customary in crucifixions. Rather, the Romans employed an alternate verification method – a lance thrust to the heart (John 19:32). Why does John take pains to emphasize this? Because Scripture stipulates that no bone of the Passover Lamb could be broken (Exodus 12:46). Perfect Sacrifice All the words and events of the Old Covenant had great value, meaning and dignity in and of themselves. But they also pointed forward to a greater covenant, to a person who was the Word made flesh, to a Lamb who saved Israel from a deeper slavery

than Pharaoh’s, to an event that would be the culminating mo-ment in human history. The Word came as a spotless Lamb to offer the perfect sacrifice of love that would outweigh all human evil and therefore take away all sins. The Shepherd offered his blood for our sins and gave his body as our new Passover meal. His aim? To give his sheep the strength to become lambs who offer their lives for the life of the world (Romans 12:2), just as he did.

Justin Martyr (150 A.D. in Rome) FIRST CENTURY MASS - Justin Martyr’s writings include two descriptions of the Eucha-rist “And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together to one place, and the memoirs of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read, as long as time permits; then, when the reader has ceased, the president verbally instructs, and exhorts to the imitation of these good things. Then we all rise together and pray, and, as we before said, when our prayer is ended, bread and wine and water are brought, and the president in like manner offers prayers and thanksgivings, ac-cording to his ability, and the people assent, saying Amen; and there is a distribution to each, and a participation of that over which thanks have been given, and to those who are absent a portion is sent by the deacons. And they who are well to do, and willing, give what each thinks fit; and what is collected is depos-ited with the president, who succours the orphans and widows and those who, through sickness or any other cause, are in want, and those who are in bonds and the strangers sojourning among us, and in a word takes care of all who are in need. But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly, because it is the first day on which God, having wrought a change in the darkness and matter, made the world; and Jesus Christ our Sav-iour on the same day rose from the dead.” (First Apology 65, 67, 151 A.D.) - Justin Martyr believed in the Real Presence and in a trans-formation of the bread and wine. “We call this food Eucharist, and no one else is permitted to partake of it, except one who believes our teaching to be true and who has been washed in the washing which is for the remis-sion of sins and for regeneration and is thereby living as Christ enjoined. For not as common bread nor common drink do we receive these; but since Jesus Christ our Savior was made incar-nate by the word of God and had both flesh and blood for our salvation, so too, as we have been taught, the food which has been made into the Eucharist by the Eucharistic prayer set down by him, and by the change of which our blood and flesh is nur-tured, is both the flesh and the blood of that incarnated Je-sus.” (First Apology 66, 151 A.D.) - Christians would gather to celebrate the Eucharist on a Sunday - Liturgy of the Word: readings from OT and NT, homily, pray-ers of the faithful - Liturgy of the Eucharist: Procession w/bread & wine, Eucha-ristic prayer, dist. of communion -The Presider offers the Eucharistic prayer - Collection for the needs of the poor

- Missing elements of a modern Mass: Our Father, Entrance Rites, Peni-tential Rite, Creed.

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