Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, JULY 27 5:00 pm Peter, Regina & Patty O'Brien, Nicholas Nazad, Diane Drago, Jim Dirlam, Elvira Bledt 7:00 pm For the people of the parish SUNDAY, JULY 28 7:15 am Joseph Moore, Gail Jennings, Antonietta Truncellito 9:15 am Robert Beaman, Anthony DeRugiero, Jane & Richard O'Donnell, Joseph Hanley, Peter Polizzano 11:15 am Carlos Mauricio Bledt, Dustin Picillo, Nicola & Filomena Cerciello, Jennie Crawford, Vincent Genovese, Sr.,
Joey Esposito
MONDAY, JULY 29 8:30 am Jim Dirlam, Elvira Bledt TUESDAY, JULY 30 8:30 am Don Hasulak, Marie Haskins, Toni Chiarolanzio WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 8:30 am Maria Schubert, Irene Burns THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 8:30 am The John Dragone Family, Mary Dirlam, Anne Rowe-Suenderhaft FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 8:30 am Rosalia M. Salko, Betty Terraccino SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 8:30 am Karen Lo Sapio, Michael Baumgartner 5:00 pm Sr. Mary Cullen, SC, Joey Esposito, Verna F. Jarkiewicz, Leo Bartinique, Jr., Michael Baumgartner 7:00 pm For the people of the parish SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 7:15 am John Mantone 9:15 am John & Elizabeth Grimm, Ann Bird, Hugh & Kathleen Hamilton, Richard & Jane O'Donnell, Lorene Leeney 11:15 am Joseph De Marzo, Paula Baars, Pietro & Carolina Allocca, Carmine & Concetta D'Avino, Alfredo Belfiore
Sacraments
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Giuseppe Sellitto, Jr.
who was baptized July 20, 2019 Lily Ann McLinden and Ryan Patrick Powers
who were baptized July 21, 2019
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate. (Matthew 19:5-6)
Christopher Rocco & Meghan Leyson who were married July 20, 2019
Jack Farina, Jacob Shaw, Francis Murphy, Ricky Carroll, Nicholas De Pierro, Sr., Brad Errington, Helen Pickel, Liz Vacchiano, Carleen Lemanski, Margaret Giordano, Louise Gisoldi
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE GONE HOME TO THE LORD:
Anne Daley Schneiderman
Lord for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. When the body of our earthly dwelling lies in death we gain an everlasting dwelling place in heaven.
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS The weekend collection for Saturday/Sunday, July 20/21 amounted to $27,455.00. Your generosity to our Church is gratefully appreciated.
CHILDREN'S COLLECTION The weekend collection for Saturday/Sunday, July 20/21 for Sound Start for Babies Program amounted to $29.00. Thank you girls and boys for helping.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2019
A song written by John Denver “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was with me last week (and it still sounds in my ears). I spent this time in Appalachia in the beautiful countryside of West Virginia. This was my first experience as part of the Youth Ministry project so I must admit I was a little bit nervous during the week preceding the day of my departure. I was asking Fr. George and Fr. Przemek what it is all about; what we would do there; what should I take; and would two suitcases of clothes be enough… So my brother priests told me all about the Appalachia project. Also we went shopping with Fr. George to get work stuff and as days passed by I felt more comfortable about going to Rowlesburg in Preston County, WV. And when I saw the Veterans of Foreign Wars building (our Appalachia home) with 20 boxes of cereals I knew I would be good! After Sunday dinner, at the organizational meeting, we were told all about the time which we were going to spend in West Virginia and our project of “helping others to help themselves”. Every morning I said Mass asking God to bless our day and our work. After breakfast, we headed to our jobs. The task for my team was to build a bedroom for a disabled person. It was a great time of work, fun and learning new things. Thanks to the CEO of our team, Mr. Drew; Ms. Michelle, teenagers from our parish and myself learned some carpentry skills. We learned how to use a saw, a nail gun and a screw driver. Moreover, I learned what fractions are! During our work break we went for lunch and we were able to find some good spots in the area. At 6.30 p.m. we had dinner and after that we prayed, met together learning something new about ourselves. We gave nicknames to each other, we talked about our hobbies and plans for the future. I was even able to play basketball with teens and taught them some Polish! At the end of the week each one of us shared what the Appalachia week taught us and then we were served dinner by the local Church members as an appreciation for our work. After experiencing the Appalachia trip I must say it is a great project of our Parish. For me it was a time of work, fun, prayer, living among the beautiful hills of West Virginia, but mostly it was a lesson of putting into action the most important commandment of our faith – loving God and our neighbor. I saw people who are less fortunate than me and it brought great happiness to help them and to make their lives a little bit better. I met fantastic, joyful adults and teens who sacrificed their time and vacation to help others. This time in Appalachia was for me, a young priest, an experience which strengthened my faith and improved my thoughtfulness for others. And I hope I will be back on the Appalachian roads again. It is a must do thing!
May God bless you, Fr. Chris
26 GREEN VILLAGE ROAD MADISON, NEW JERSEY 07940
PHONE: 973 377 4000 FAX: 973 377 8242 www.svmnj.org
Parish Staff
Rev. Msgr. George F. Hundt, Pastor Sr. Noreen Holly, School Principal
[email protected] .............................. ext. 101 [email protected] .................................... ext. 201 Rev. Jader Avila, Parochial Vicar Ms. Anne Marie Gisoldi, Vice Princ./Dir. of Youth Ministry [email protected] ……………..………………..ext. 257 [email protected] .................ext. 300 Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski, Parochial Vicar Mrs. Barbara Armenti, Director of Music Ministry [email protected] ………………………………..ext. 102 [email protected] .......................... ext. 262 Deacon Robert Morton Mrs. Linda Loria, Church Organist [email protected] ............. 973 361 4528 [email protected] ………………………………ext. 262 Mrs. Jan Figenshu, Pastoral Minister Mrs. Kathy Simonelli, Parish Business Administrator [email protected] ……………………….ext. 253 [email protected] ……………………ext. 105 Mrs. Denise Stefanelli, Director of Christian Formation Ms. Maribeth Kenworthy, Parish Secretary [email protected] ................... ext. 251 [email protected] ……………ext. 106
Trustees: Mrs. Barbara Doyle and Mr. Joseph Verbaro
Monday, July 1 - Monday, September 2 There will be no Noon Daily Mass Monday - Friday
Summer Weekend Mass Schedule
July 7 - August 25 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - English, 7:00 p.m. Spanish
Sunday - 7:15, 9:15, 11:15 a.m.
Stewardship
The Our Father truly is the ultimate steward’s prayer. In it, we call upon God in an intimate way, as Father. We ask that His will be done (not ours!) and that His kingdom come (not ours!). In other words, we remember that He is our Creator, everything is His, and our focus in life should be on His priorities, not our own. Then we ask Him to supply our needs (to give our daily bread), forgive our sins, and protect us from evil. That is, we proclaim our complete trust in His provision for us and mercy towards us. We, too, commit to extending mercy ourselves (as we forgive those who sin against us). As we pray the words of the Our Father, we recognize this basic truth about ourselves and God: God is our Father and we are beloved and infinitely blessed to be His children. This is the basis of a stewardship way of life.
Stewardship Opportunity for Families: Parent and Child Lectors
Serving as a liturgical minister is a special way to share your gifts! We are recruiting new Parent and Child Lector Teams for the Fall. This is a beautiful way to participate even more fully in the Mass each week and to spend time as a family reviewing the upcoming readings. The Parent/Child Team proclaim the Readings at the 9 AM Sunday Liturgy. Children should be in the 4th to 8th Grades. A short training is required and materials are available to the family for review before reading. Families are scheduled once every 2 months or so. For more information, please contact Jeanne Buckley at [email protected]. (Teens interested in being Lectors can also contact Jeanne Buckley.)
The Trip of a Lifetime: Make a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
NB: This Pilgrimage is rescheduled for February 9 - 18, 2020
There are pilgrimages, tours, vacations, and trips, but a visit to the Holy Land is a homecoming! Spend 10 days walking, praying, laughing and experiencing the Homeland of Jesus. This is an experience that will forever change your life! We will explore the Galilee, Jerusalem, and the Judean Desert. Walk the path that disciples have walked for over 2000 years. We are blessed to have Fr. Darwin Lastra and Jan Figenshu lead this group. Join us!! You will never be the same and you most certainly will not regret it. For more information, contact Jan Figenshu at [email protected] or ext 253.
Don't miss out - places are filling up quickly!
Prayer
LOOKING FOR PEACE? NEEDING HOPE?
SEEKING A PATH TO CHRIST? WANTING TO CONNECT?
St. Vincent Martyr RCIA is here for you!
COME AND SEE…..
Contact Jan Figenshu at 973-377-4000 ext 253 or [email protected] to discuss the RCIA process
and how it can help you to answer your questions and find your path through the Catholic Faith.
4 Weekly Inquiry Sessions begin in October!
Remember the book you received at Pentecost? How is your reading progressing? Have you passed it along to someone else?
Can you share your feedback with our Parish? If you did not receive a copy of Rediscover Catholicism on Pentecost, there are still some copies at the doors of the Church. Please take one for yourself or a friend. As Father George said on Pentecost, “We invite you to add it to your summer reading list and when you are done, PASS IT ON! Let the Holy Spirit lead and guide you to who you will re-gift the book to, doing your part to share the faith. Happy Birthday Church - Happy Pentecost!” Please send your feedback to [email protected].
Education
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Teacher's needed for instruction: Catechists and aides needed in Religious Education for our Christian Faith Formation Traditional Monday program for the fall. All training and materials provided. No experience necessary. Team
up with a friend or relative and help to share the love of the Lord in this beautiful ministry of working with children in elementary grades. Call the Christian Formation office to sign up. Returning Families: K-8th - A re-registration form has been mailed to the address we have on file for your currently enrolled child(ren). The forms you should have gotten are per family and then per child, so please fill in all portions and return at your first convenience. If you did not receive one in the mail please call or email the Christian Formation Office, Marla Martinez 973-377-4000 ext. 252. We ask that you carefully consider which option best suits the way your child learns and what is best for the family as a whole. Remember space sometimes can be limited in certain programs, so we urge you to return your completed paperwork in a timely fashion. We ask that you again prayerfully consider enrolling into our religious education program as we would be happy to have you and your family back in Christian Formation at St. Vincent Martyr Church. New Families - Christian Formation registration forms for the fall for registered parishioners are available in our offices on the second floor of the Ministry Center. Please feel free to contact us to find out more about formation options Pre-K through grade 8 and we would be happy to share with you more details.
YOUTH NEWS Registrations for the 2019 - 2020 school year have been mailed. If you have not received one check the website for a registration form or call
Jody at the Youth Ministry Office at 973-377-4000, ext. 301.
Service
FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK We Need You: 20 Somethings, Singles, Family Groups, and Empty Nesters. We will shelter homeless families in the SVM Community Room during the next Host Week beginning August 4. Volunteers are needed to serve as welcoming hosts, sleep overnight, and to assist with set-up, clean-up, meals and laundering of linens at the end of the week. Please consider signing up for one or more of our overnight shifts since they are difficult to fill. We would be happy to provide an orientation to help you feel more comfortable. Volunteer sign-up is being handled by an on-line procedure. The link for FOOD preparation is: https://tinyurl.com/Family-Promise-August-Cooking and the link for HOSTING is: https://tinyurl.com/Family-Promise-Host-August. For more information or to sign up if you are unable to use the above links, please contact: Laura Balogh, 973- 598-5147 or email [email protected] or Nancy Romain, 973-865-8346 or email [email protected].
COMMUNION TO THE SICK Our parish has a ministry to those who are homebound and wish to receive Communion. We would like to be of service to those in need. If you know of a person who is homebound and wishes to receive Communion weekly, please call the Parish Office.
ONLINE GIVING OPTIONS
FOR WEEKLY AND ONE TIME GIFTS
Enrolling in Faith Direct today is a great way to ensure your gifts to St. Vincent Martyr are received even while you are traveling. Visit www. faithdirect. net and use our church code: MJ
740. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.
Welcome to St. Vincent Martyr Church and thank you for worshipping with us today. It is our hope that you will make St. Vincent Martyr your spiritual home, a place of refreshment, nourishment and comfort. If you are not a registered parishioner and wish to become a member of our Parish Family, please complete the required information below so we may send you the registration packet to better serve you. You can either drop the completed form into the collection basket or mail to the Parish office. Name: Address: Also, if you are moving out of the parish, changing your address or wish to receive envelopes, please let us know so that we may keep our records up-to-date.
How Can I Stay Informed
VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE - www.svmnj.org
You can stay up to date with what is happening at St. Vincent's even if you are traveling or going south for the winter by visiting our site. You can read the bulletin, check the calendar of events and see the latest news of the parish. SIGN UP FOR FLOCKNOTE Flocknote is the communication tool we are using as a parish to keep our members informed of weekly events, holy days and schedules, and much more. It is easy to sign up and to date we communicate with over 1200 parishioners by text and email weekly through Flocknote. You can control which ministries you want to receive info from and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up: text SVMNJ to 84576 or visit our church at www.flocknote.com/stvincentmartyr. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Follow us on Facebook to see what is happening in the life of our Parish. READ THE BULLETIN If you have gotten this far, then you ARE reading the bulletin. Each week may of the events and activities of our parish are highlighted or detailed in the bulletin. schedules for your Youth Ministry and Christian Formation families can also be found in the bulletin.
BOTTLE HILL DAY
Fall is just around the corner, and we will again celebrate the autumn season at the Bottle Hill Day festivities with booths representing St. Vincent Martyr School and Parish. If you signed up for Bottle Hill Day during Stewardship Weekend, someone will be in touch with you regarding your schedule. If you have any ideas on how to improve our participation in this event, please call Barbara Kelly at 973-635-8108 or email [email protected].
A Family Perspective
Today's gospel guarantees if we "ask" we will "receive," perhaps not what we wanted but what our Heavenly Father knows is best for us His children. All the love we have for our children, God has for us and more. As our children trust us, we must trust "Our Father."
In the Community
Thursday Morning Club, is holding a fundraiser to benefit its continued maintenance of the Madison Community House and its programs which are a vital part of the Madison community. Buy a 50%/25%/25% ticket at $100.00. Stop in at the Cocktail reception on Saturday, October 19 where the winners will be announced (you need not be present to win). Please contact Linda Gero at 973-377-3222 or Anne Lawless at 973-822-2517 for further information or to purchase a ticket.
Sisters of Christian Charity 6th Annual Golf Outing, on September 26 at the Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club, Livingston. For more information contact Casey Dolan at [email protected] or 973-230-5355. You may also register online at www.scceast.org/golf-outing.
Assumption College for Sisters, Denville is offering fall semester online courses from August 23 - December 17. They are available to high school graduates, college students and other adults interested in furthering their education. The courses are General Psychology (3 credits) and Christology (3 credits). The cost is $510.00 per course. To enroll call 973-957-0188,ext.100 or email [email protected].
Demjanovich Walk - On Sunday, September 22 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. walk to the tomb of the first beatified in New Jersey and be inspired by the example of holiness of Bl. Miriam Teresa. Finding Truth in an Age of Pluralism, Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. The speaker will be Sohrab Ahmari the op-ed editor of the New York Post. Born to a nominally Muslim family in Tehran he became Roman Catholic in 2016. From Fire, by Water, his memoir of conversion, was published this year. Ahmari will share the story of his conversion and comment on the Catholic's responsibility to proclaim truth in a relativistic society. Young Adult Group, meets every Wednesday with Adoration at 6:00 p.m., Mass at 7:00 p.m. and after Mass events at 7:30 p.m. Check their website www.insidethewalls.org for more upcoming events and to register.
Sometimes we lose things while we are at Church and are not even aware. If you have anything missing or know you lost something while at our Church, please check the Lost and Found Cabinet at the Parking Lot Entrance to the Church (by the Men’s Room.) If you find something in our Church, please bring it to the Lost and Found Cabinet. Thank you!
San Vicente Mártir
Julio 21, 2019
Experiencia Hispana
Rev. Msgr. George F. Hundt,
Párroco x 101 [email protected]
Rev. Jader Avila Vicario x 257
Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski Vicario x 102
Deacon Robert Morton, Diácono permanente
Mrs. Jan Figenshu, Asociada Pastoral x 253 [email protected]
Mrs. Denise Stefanelli,
Dir. Ed. Religiosa x 251 [email protected]
Ms. Anne Marie Gisoldi, Dir. Jóvenes x 300
Mrs. Kathy Simonelli, Administradora x105
Ms. Maribeth Kenworthy, Secretaria x106
La colecta del Pasado 14 de Julio fue de 408. dólares.
Dios multiplique su generosidad.
Entrevista padre Luis Ovando II El aporte de la Compañía de Jesús Sin embargo, lo que se observa cotidianamente es, que una cosa son los discursos y otra cosa son los hechos.
Lo cierto es que el pueblo ya no puede soportar más y en este sentido, la Iglesia venezolana ha desempeñado durante mucho tiempo un papel fundamental en la protección de los más pobres, los más olvidados y en la recomposición de las fracturas institucionales. Al respecto, preguntamos al padre Ovando ¿cuál es la ruta de actuación y el aporte de la Compañía de Jesús en medio de este escenario tan complejo que están viviendo? «La Compañía de Jesús como institución eclesial juega un papel fundamental en Venezuela, ya desde los tiempos de la colonia, sobre todo aportando en el ámbito educativo. Tenemos diferentes apostolados en diversos ambientes y todos propiciamos lo que consideramos que frente a Dios debe ser nuestra aportación ante esta crisis», explica el rector del Colegio Loyola, asegurando que los jesuitas "combinan su misión con un contacto especial hacia las poblaciones más desfavorecidas" y ésto, en definitiva, les da un punto de vista concreto desde el cual observar esta realidad y en cierta medida, "los convierte en portavoces de la situación". Acabar con la impunidad para frenar la violencia Teniendo en cuenta los últimos incidentes violentos en el que murió el capitán Rafael Acosta Arévalo, así como el deliberado ensañamiento que sufrió el joven Rufo Chacón Parada, quien quedó ciego tras recibir disparos de perdigones en el rostro durante una manifestación; hablamos con nuestro entrevistado sobre ¿cómo se puede luchar contra la violencia de un modo pacífico, en una nación que se encuentra sumergida en un ambiente de crispación total? «Venezuela hoy día, es el país más violento del planeta. Tiene un promedio de entre 24 mil y 25 mil muertes violentas al año. Caracas está entre las tres ciudades más violentas del mundo, alternándose con alguna ciudad de Honduras y de El Salvador. Vivimos por tanto, en un ambiente de zozobra en el que pareciera que todos nosotros participamos en la lotería de ¿a quién le sale el número hoy?», dice el padre Ovando haciendo hincapié en que a esto se le suma la violencia política que logra mermar aún más, "la armadura espiritual" de las personas. “ La Compañía de Jesús como institución eclesial juega un papel fundamental en Venezuela, ya desde los tiempos
de la colonia, sobre todo aportando en el ámbito educativo. Tenemos diferentes apostolados en diversos ambientes y todos propiciamos lo que consideramos que frente a Dios debe ser nuestra aportación ante esta crisis ” «Al final del día, tenemos la sensación de que no se está atacando el poblema de raíz, que a mi juicio es el tema de la impunidad. Hay una impunidad que se ha enraizado en la cultura venezolana y que en no pocas ocasiones, quienes promueven esa impunidad tienen que ver con el ejercicio de la justicia en el país», asevera el jesuita, indicando que para que la fórmula del diálogo en Venezuela pase de ser una "idea utópica" a una "realidad concreta", es necesario que las partes implicadas se sienten a hablar reconociéndose como iguales, "como pares"; con el fin de buscar una solución dejando de lado el autoritarismo, la soberbia y la violencia. La esperanza tiene dos hijas bellísimas Concluimos esta entrevista hablando de esperanza y lanzando un mensaje que dé aliento al pueblo venezolano. “ No se está atacando el poblema de raíz, que a mi juicio es el tema de la impunidad. Hay una impunidad que se ha enraizado en la cultura venezolana y que en no pocas ocasiones, quienes promueven esa impunidad tienen que ver con el ejercicio de la justicia en el país ” El padre Luis Ovando se despide citando unas palabras de San Agustín: "La esperanza tiene dos hijas que son bellísimas. Estas son la indignación y la valentía. La indignación, en este caso, ante la situación dada que no queremos que continúe siendo así. Y la valentía de comprometerse por cambiarla. Este es el mensaje que me doy a mí mismo cada día y que ahora comparto: Tenemos que hacer renacer la esperanza, comprometernos a decir NO a aquello que contradice al plan de Dios y a construir su Reino en Venezuela también". (Tomado Vatican news 07/9/19)
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Devoción Mariana Mayo y octubre son los meses dedicados a la Virgen María. Desde el sábado 6 de octubre comenzaremos nuestra Devoción Mariana con nuestra Virgen Peregrina, elegiremos a cuatro o cinco familias que
deseen abrir sus casas para acoger a la Virgen durante una semana, rezar el Santo Rosario y vivir nuestra fe en comunidad. Los motivo para que nos unamos a esta gran devoción mariana y extiendan esta invitación a sus familiares y amigos para que también experimenten el amor maternal de la Virgen María y sus grandes bendiciones. ¡Participa en familia!
“Si usted o algiuen que usted conozca ha sido abusado por un sacerdote deben de llamar de inmediato a la oficina del Procurador General de su comunidad y a la Coordinadora para Asistencia de Victimas de la Diócesis: Peggy Zanello al 973-879-1489. También deben de llamar a la Diócesis y hablar con el Rev. Monseñor James T. Mahoney, Vicario General y Moderador de la Curia al número 973-777-8818 ext. 205 o a la Hermana Joan Daniel Healy, S. C. C., Canciller/Delegada Religiosa al número 973-777-8818 ext. 248. El texto completo de la poliza de la Diócesis de Paterson referiendo a Reclamos de Abuso Sexual esta disponible en la página web: www.patersondiocese.org.”
Los Sacramentos
Reconciliación (Confesiones): Todos los Sábados a las
4:00pm o haciendo una cita con uno de los sacerdotes, llamando a la oficina 973-377-4000 ext. 257.
Unción de los Enfermos: Para las personas que están gravemente enfermas,
hospitalizadas o preparándose para una cirugía, al igual que las personas de edad avanzada un asilo para la tercera edad. Para administrar este Sacramento; Favor de llamar a la oficina de la parroquia para que uno de los sacerdotes administre la Unción de los enfermos. 973-377-4000 ext. 257.
Cursillo Pre-Bautismal en español: Llamando a la oficina y planear una cita con el sacerdote, 973-377-4000 Ext. 257.
