SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

November 5, 2017

Pastoral Staff

Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people.

Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 years of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Parishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquiring about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter.

Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.

36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0100 Fax: 732-521-8287 Email: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor Rev. Joseph Kabali, in Residence

Rev. Msgr. Ray Cole

Deacon Patrick Smith Deacon Tholitho

Kim Bohinski-Smith Parish Catechetical Leader/ Pastoral Asst.

Patty Bisignano

Administrative Assistant

Daily Mass Schedule Morning Prayer

Monday - Friday 8:15 am Weekday Mass

Monday - Friday 8:30 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Confession

Saturday: 3:00 pm

Adult Choir Wednesday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spanish Choir First Tuesday of the Month 8:00 pm

Knights of Columbus Council #6336 83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg

First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm 732-521-3366

St. James Columbiettes 2nd Thursday of every month

7:00 pm HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE Call Matt Collura (732)691-5416

Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall

Food Pantry Donation

First Sunday of every month

Music Ministry Kevin Daly - Director of Music

Raelee Gold - Cantor St. James Cemetery

Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp For more information please contact the Rectory

PLOTS AVAILABLE

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-Th

Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

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Prayers for the Sick

Emily Amador, Shirley Baldwin, David & Catherine Bell, Arlene Calabro, Linda Callaghan, Joe Colamussi, Agnes & Andrew Cookson, Catherine Cryan, John Cryan, Matthew Dallas, Jonathan DiPierro, Dominik Emerson, John Fayard, Danny Figler, Jeanne Germann, Martha Gross, Toni Hart, Nikolai Hopkins, Gene Horan, Eleanor James, Tom Keating, Rosemarie Kolessar, Lucy Lavadera, Trudy Lenci, Savira Londy-Eiben, Nikki Long, Arianna Louis, Rose Luberecki, Michael Marano, Richard Mackie, Michael Marino, Mario Medina, Danielle Mennona, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Michael Nichols, Christopher O’Connor, Ron Ritter, Ron Roaldson, John Scarpetti, Peggy Schiller, Kathy Shonk, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, Carmela Torres, Marion Trethak, Emma Voss, Michael Walsh, Grace Wetzel and Pat Zipf

HYMNS: Gathering: Come, Christians, Join to Sing #547 Preparation: Lord, You Give the Great Commission #380 Communion: Servant Song #374; Center of My Life #488 Recessional: The Spirit Sends Us Forth #375

Collections

Collection $ 7,749.00

The Sanctuary Candle that will be lit this week during our Eucharistic Celebration is in memory for the repose of the souls who have died this past year. This is a gift from the Lazarus Ministry.

NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

Nov. 6th & Nov. 8th

First Holy Communion Parent Meeting Nov. 28th at 7:00 pm

In today’s Good News Jesus tells us “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.” In other words practice what you preach. This is important in many situations. The most obvious is for priests and deacons and those in shepherding positions in the Church. But also in government, in business, in sports and in the family. The last two of these has the greatest potential for impact on children — the next generation and the future of our country and our Church. Sports figures, like it or not, are role models for children. Athletes may think they are “entertainers” and in reality they are. They get paid millions to…play, unbelievable as that may be but some are highly gifted in their sport. With great gifts come great responsibility. Unfortunately some have not been given the mentoring necessary to life up to that responsibility. I believe that this all comes from the family. If one is taught to live ethically at our parent’s knees then that lesson will more than likely be carried though our lives. Not to say that you can’t “teach an old dog new tricks”. According to Neuroscience, human brains are adaptable even into their 80’s and 90’s. But for it to really stick it has to be taught early. Those older persons have to make a conscious effort every time they are faced with an ethical dilemma. Do I lie? Do I steal? How best to look out for “#1” and stomp on all the other “insects”? The first and best teachers are parents. The best way to teach is through example. If we say don’t lie or don’t steal and then turn around and do those things, what are our children going to conclude? Children understand more the what we think and sometimes the misinterpret things so we need to be very clear. Speak with your children. Ask them what they did today. tell stories of your family and of you growing up that build them up to be honorable adults. Tell stories of heroes and saints people that they can admire. Nobody’s perfect but we all have good qualities and gifts which we use to further the Kingdom of God. The best time is at dinner time. Turn off all screens — TV, pads, pods, monitors — ALL OF THEM and TALK to each other. What a novel idea!

The Bread and Wine that are being offered at our Eucharistic Celebration this week are in loving memory of Bill Stewart. This is a gift from his wife.

A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

November 6th: MONDAY/ LUNES 485: Rom 11:29-36 Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36

Lk 14:12-14

November 7th: TUESDAY/MARTES

486: Rom 12:5-16b Ps 131:1cde, 2-3 Lk 14:15-24

November 8th: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES

487: Rom 13:8-10 Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9 Lk 14:25-33

November 9th: THURSDAY/JUEVES

671: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17 Jn 2:13-22

November 10th: FRIDAY/VIERNES 489: Rom 15:14-21 PS 98:1-4 Lk 16:1-8

November 11th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO

490: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 Ps 145:2-5, 10-11 Lk 169-15

November 12th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO

154: Wis 6:12-16 Ps 63:2-8 1 Thes 4:13-18 Mt 25:1-13

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Nov 6th to Sunday, Nov 12th

Monday Weekday 8:30 am Memorial Society Tuesday Weekday 8:30 am Cosmo DiPietro r/b Margaret Hughes Wednesday Weekday 8:30 am Robert Mishak r/b Al & Irene Resnick Thursday The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8:30 am Mary Murphy r/b Walter Murphy Friday St Leo the Great, Pope & Dr of the Church 8:30 am Tony & Gerry Piccirillo r/b their children Saturday St Martin of Tours, Bishop 4:00 pm Ann Graci r/b Joseph Graci Sunday Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Arthur Kowaleski r/b Pete & Kathy Gately 11:00 am Eugene & Ann Nieto r/b their children 3:00 pm For the people of St James 5:00 pm John Perdoni r/b Pete & Kathy Gately

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Ministry Schedule

Weekend of November 11th/12th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Altar Server

Saturday 4:00pm

Peggy Hughes Evelyn Moran Julie Ico Rose Corso Marcus Pena Tyler Dunn

Sunday 8:00am

John Bruno Tom Gibbons Roseanna Davino Anne Mendoker Emma, Kailee &

Gabrielle Villiarola

11:00am Judy Pugliese Carol Damiani Irene Lesko Monique Mainville Martin Villanobos

Sean Alvarenga

5:00pm Kerry Alvarez Elaine Slabinski Susanne Alvarez Kim Smith Caitlin Smith

Charlotte Taylor

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH A six week Chronic Disease Self -Management Program

Are you living with or caring for someone with a chronic or limiting health condition such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis or diabetes? Join us and learn how to: -Manage symptoms -Get started with healthy eating and exercise -Communicate effectively with your doctor -Manage fear, anger and frustration -Make daily tasks easier

November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, December 4th, 11th 1:00 - 3:30 pm St. James Parish Hall

Free book - Healthy snack - incentives- Completion certificate

To register contact the rectory 732-521-0100 or email jamestheless1880@gmail.com

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En las Buenas Nuevas de hoy, Jesús nos dice: ""En la cátedra de Moisés se han sentado los escribas y fariseos. Hagan, pues, todo lo que les digan, pero no imiten sus obras, porque dicen una cosa y hacen otra." En otras palabras, practiquen lo que prediquen. Esto es importante en muchas situaciones. El más obvio es para los sacerdotes y diáconos y los otros pastores en la Iglesia. Pero también en el gobierno, en los negocios, en los deportes y en la familia. Los dos últimos tienen el mayor potencial de impacto en los niños: la próxima generación es el futuro de nuestro país y nuestra Iglesia. Las figuras deportivas, gústeles o no, son modelos para los niños. Los atletas pueden pensar que son como “artistas de cine" y en realidad son modelos para los jovenes. Se les pagan millones por ... jugar, increíblemente. Hay pocos deportistas que se les han dado grandes dones en su deporte. Con grandes dones viene gran responsabilidad. Desafortunadamente, a algunos no se les ha dado la enseñanza o la sabiduría necesaria para que cumplan con esa gran responsabilidad. Creo que todo esto proviene de la familia. Si a uno le enseñan a vivir éticamente a los niños mientras nos escuchan sentados a los pies de los padres, será más que esa lección se lleve a través de la vida. No quiere decir que los viejos no puedan aprender. Según la neurociencia, los cerebros humanos son adaptables hasta años 80 y 90 años. Pero para que realmente se internalize, debe enseñarse temprano. Esas personas mayores tienen que hacer un esfuerzo consciente cada vez que se enfrentan a un dilema ético. ¿Miento? ¿Robo? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de promover al "# 1" y pisotear a todos los demás "insectos"? Los primeros y mejores maestros son los padres. La mejor manera de enseñar es a través del ejemplo. Si los padres dicen que no se debe mentir o robar y luego se dan vuelta y hacen esas cosas, ¿qué van a concluir nuestros hijos? Los niños entienden más lo que pensamos y, a veces, mal-interpretan las cosas, por tanto debemos estar bien claros. Hablen con sus hijos. Pregúntenles qué hicieron hoy. Cuéntenle historias de su familia, de su juventud, cuentos que sirvan para forjarlos como adultos honorables. Cuente historias de héroes y personas santas que puedan admirar. Nadie es perfecto, pero todos tenemos buenas cualidades y dones que usamos para promover el Reino de Dios. El mejor momento es a la hora de la cena. Apague todas las pantallas - TV, pads, pods, monitores - TODOS y PLATIQUE CON SUS HIJOS. ¡Qué nueva idea!

Intenciones para la Misa Intenciones para la Misa , $10 cada Misa.

Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm.

Un mensaje del Pastor P. Michael Fragoso

EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

Sin clases de educación religiosa 6 y 8 de noviembre

Primera reunión de padres de la Santa Comunión

26 de noviembre a las 2:00 p. Salón Parroquial

Si usted necesita de nuestro apoyo en la Oración favor llamar a la Hermana Francisca Vidal. 732-690-8412

El primer Domingo de cada mes se llevará a cabo el Santo Rosario a nuestra Madre Maria

a las 2:00 PM.

Se les recuerda que todos los Domingos a las 2:40 PM se lleva a cabo el Santo Rosario a la Divina Misericordia, si usted conoce o tiene un familiar con enfermedades críticas o con-dición agonizante. Únete a nosotros para que esta persona reciba la Gracia Misericor-diosa de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

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Catholic Trivia

Who is the Commander in Chief for the Swiss Papal Guard? Who designed their uniforms? Last week’s answer: What is the world’s smallest army? The world’s smallest army is the Swiss Papal Guard. It is the oldest active military unit in continual existence since 1506.

ST. James the Less

Toiletry Drive The St. James Confirmation class will be sponsoring a toiletry drive. Items collected will be made into gift bags to be distributed to 100 residents at the St. James Knights of Columbus Nursing Home Christmas Party. Items in Need of: Shampoo Bars of Soap Tooth Paste Body Lotion Tooth Brushes Chap Stick Deodorant Boxes of Tissues Hand Sanitizer Playing Cards Puzzle Books Brushes & Combs These items can be dropped in the baskets near the entrances of the Church by November 19th. Any questions please contact the Religious Education Office at 732-521-1188.

Dine to donate

St. James the Less is sponsoring a Dine to Donate to raise money for church renovations.

Thursday, November 9th

Garvey’s Family Restaurant

405 Spotswood Gravel Hill Rd

Monroe Twp., NJ 08831

732-521-3311

Lunch, dinner & take out

Present this ad and 10% of your purchase will go to St James the Less. Bob & Kay Garvey look forward to seeing you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The Deacon’s Food Cupboard is in need of turkeys. If you would like to donate a turkey, we will be collecting them before all masses in the church parking lot the weekends of Nov 4th/5th & Nov 11th/12th. Any questions please call Pat Moke at (732)310-3540.

WANTED!

Dinner Dance Join us for some dinner and dancing to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the building of our Church.

Saturday, November 11th 6:30 pm

St. James Parish Hall $20.00 pp

Music provided by: St. James Orchestra

(if you missed them at the concert….you won’t want to miss them again!)

Includes: Dinner, dessert, coffee/tea, soda,

beer & wine.

Tickets will be sold after Mass the weekends of Oct. 28th/29th and Nov 4th/5th or you can get them at the

rectory during office hours.

GIVING TREE The Annual “Giving Tree” is our way to remember those less fortunate at Christmas. The “Giving Tree” will be up the weekend of November 19th. Please take a tag with a specific age on it and return your UNWRAPPED GIFT WITH TAG to the “Giving Tree” by Sunday, December 3rd. If you took a tag for a gift card please return the gift card in the envelope in the collection basket for safety reasons. Distribution of the gifts to the local families will be done on December 6th. If you have any questions please contact Kim at 732-521-1188. Thank you in advance for your generosity and may you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving.