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PARISH STAFF Rev. John Butler, Pastor Rev. Mark Nillo, Parochial Vicar Susan McCullough, Business Manager Paul Bergin, Music Director Patty Chavez, Coordinator of Religious Education Jamie Plantamura, Director of Youth Ministries Mary Valan, Parish Secretary Jose Rodriguez, Maintenance Manager

O UT RE ACH C E NTE R 6 West End Court | West End, NJ 07740

Ph: (732) 483-0360 | Fx: (732) 483-0363

S T . V I N CEN T D E P A UL 732-483-0360 ext. 113

D A ILY MA SS Mon -Fri: 8:00AM | Mon: 7:00PM Sat: 9:00AM | First Friday in Latin at 12:15 PM W EEKEND MA SSES Saturday: 4:00PM, 5:00PM, 7:30PM Sunday: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12PM, 4:00PM, 7:30PM

R ECONCILIA TION Confessions are heard 12 minutes to 5 minutes before each Mass; on First Friday before the 12:15 Latin Mass from 11:45 AM to 12:05 PM and after this Mass until 1:15 PM; and during the Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. R EGISTRA TION To register with the parish, please call the Parish Office. M AR RIA GES Couples who wish to marry at the parish should con-tact the Parish Office for a Marriage Request Form, and for further information. The bride or groom, or their parents/grandparents must be registered pa-rishioners for at least eighteen months to make ar-rangements. There is a twelve month timeline for wedding preparation. B A P TISM S Baptisms take place Sundays at 1:00 pm. Parents must be registered parishioners, and can call the Parish Office for information and scheduling. H OLY H OUR F OR VOCA TION S There is a Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations that includes Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions. This Monthly Holy Hour is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Thursday immediately preceding the First Fri-day. R ELIGIOU S E DU CA TION To sign your child up for our Tuesday or Sunday Religious Education classes, please contact Patty Chavez, ext. 110 at the Outreach Center. All families must be registered with the parish. A N OIN TIN G OF THE S IC K Please call the Parish Office for anointing of the sick for yourself or a relative. When the office is closed, the answering service will appropriately direct your call. If you or your loved one is in a hospital, the head nurse could also call for the chaplain.

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Saturday, January 13

9:00 AM † Mary Schulz

4:00 PM † Dr. James Cattanach Jim Cattanach

† Engracia David Aida David

5:00 PM † Jennie Nania Tom and Rose Lang

† Albert Colaguori Rene & Jack Brignola

7:30 PM People of the Parish

Sunday, January 14 7:00 AM † Dennis Gillen Nancy & Eileen

People of the Parish

9:00 AM † Frank Morello Angie & Doug Henschel

† Dr. Frank Meola Camille Doronin & Gloria Zuber

10:00 AM † Kathryn Coppola Erwin & Nancy Gerechoff & Abbey & Samantha Sheer

† Victor Limongelli Moretti Family

11:00 AM † Pasquale Migliaccios Cecelia Sisti

† Julia Rose Bowman Michael, AnnMarie & Joe

12:00 PM † Richard Atencio Ann Bazydlo

† Kingdon Westerlind Anthony Lucarelli

4:00 PM † Albert Colaguori Jim Cattanach

7:30 PM † Thomas Lisowski Mary Ann Cassidy

Saturday, January 20

9:00 AM † Deceased Members of the

Garvey & Byrne Families

4:00 PM † Alcide Renaud Richard Cero

5:00 PM † Joseph Meehan Lex & Janet Tucci

7:30 PM People of the Parish

Sunday, January 21

7:00 AM People of the Parish

9:00 AM † Jimmy Delehanty Family

† Albert Colaguori George Family

10:00 AM † Bill Colonie Tom, Billie-Jo & Family

† Aleka Vassilia Damiano Tom and Billie-Jo Caruso

11:00 AM † Barbara Barnett Grossman Mr & Mrs Joseph Principe

† Antonio Campanelli Anita Vena

12:00 PM † Richard Atencio Rene & Jack Brignola

† Kathryn Coppola Ralph & Joan Primavera

4:00 PM † Tom Markowski Mary Ann & Anthony Desiderio

† Georgette Soriano Mary Ann & Anthony Desiderio

7:30 PM † Joan Brickley Patty & Dean

People of the Parish

Monday, January 15 8:00 AM † Pro-Life Cause Sylvia Marsico

7:00 PM † Mary Schulz

Tuesday, January 16 8:00 AM Special Intention Patricia Gillen Nancy & Eileen

† Dr. Bart E. Maggio Wife Beverly & Family

Wednesday, January 17 8:00 AM † Brittany Kologi

Thursday, January 18 8:00 AM † Linda Kologi

Friday, January 19 8:00 AM † Steven Kologi

12:00 PM For a New Culture of Life

Bread & Wine Offering

The bread and wine at the 11:00 AM

Mass on Sunday, January 14 have been

donated by the Chavez and Wilson Family in loving

memory of the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, My Lord

Jesus and God the Father in Thanksgiving.

Altar Flower Memorial

This week the Altar Flowers

have been donated by the

Sebesta Family in loving

memory of Valerie Sebesta.

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 Page 3

MARCH FOR LIFE 2018

Mass at St. Jerome’s Church at 6:00 a.m.

Depart St. Jerome’s parking lot at 6:30 a.m.

Return to St. Jerome’s parking lot at appx. 9:30 p.m.

The March for Life began as a small demonstration in 1973 and

rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world. The

peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anni-

versary every year since 1973 is a witness to the truth concern-

ing the greatest human rights violation of our time: abortion.

Join us and half a million pro-lifers as we head once

again to Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 19, 2018 for

the 45th annual March For Life as we walk from

the Washington Monument up Constitution Av to the Supreme

Court. Always peaceful and uplifting, The March

For Life offers you the opportunity to stop in at your federal

legislators' offices and let them know how you feel (and

vote!). Defunding the abortion industry, de-

funding embryonic stem cell research, voting down

"right to die" and "death with dignity" euthanasia legislation

are all current hot-button topics you can weigh in on.

We hope that you can join us! Round-trip transportation is still only a

$10 donation which may be paid with a check payable to St. Jerome’s

Church. Bus passengers under 18 years of age must be accompanied

by a parent or legal guardian. To sign-up or for further information:

call Kathryn at 732-581-9735.

January 19, 2018 Washington, DC

Mass for Life

and Rally for

Life

in

Trenton, New Jersey

In addition to the Pro-Life events at the national level in

Washington, DC on Friday, January 19, 2018, please be

aware of (and attend and support if possible!) the follow-

ing:

Monday, January 22 in Trenton, NJ

• At the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in

Trenton. Bishop David O’Connell will preside at a

Mass for Life at 9:30 a.m.

• Immediately following the Mass at the Cathedral, Mass

-goers and all others are invited and urged to attend the

Rally for Life at the New Jersey Statehouse at 11:00

a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. The Statehouse is a

short three-block walk from the Cathedral. This Rally

for Life is organized by New Jersey Right to Life.

• St. Michael’s Church is organizing a chartered bus for

those who desire to attend the Mass at the Cathedral

and the Rally for Life at the Statehouse. The bus will

depart at 7:45 a.m. (from the Star of the Sea Church’s

parking lot at the corner of Second Avenue and Chel-

sea Avenue in Long Branch) and return at approxi-

mately 3:30 p.m. The cost will be $10.00 per passen-

ger. Please phone Sylvia Marsico at 732-859-7323 to

reserve a seat on the bus, make payment arrangements,

and ask any questions.

PLEASE PRAY FOR AN END TO ABORTION.

PLEASE PRAY FOR MERCY, HEALING, AND

RECONCILIATION.

Martin Luther King Day

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Day. The of-fice will reopen Tuesday, January 16 at 8:30a.m. Masses and Confessions will take place at their usual Monday times on January 15.

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On the Calendar at

St. Michael’s Church:

March For Life– Washington, DC Friday, January 19, 2018

Mass For Life (at St. Michael’s) and

Rosary for Life (immediately after

the 12:00 noon Mass

followed by lunch)

Friday, January 19, 2018

12:00 Noon

Rally For Life - Trenton, NJ

(Mass at 9:30AM; Rally at 11:00AM)

Monday, January 22, 2018

Diocesan Youth Conference Saturday, February 10, 2018

10:00am– 6:00 pm

Christian Brothers Academy

Mass of Commissioning of Extraor-

dinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Sunday, February 11, 2018

4:00PM Mass

Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Pastoral Care

Stephen and Paduan Ministries

Our Extraordinary Ministers made 14 Communion/shut-in visits and one Stephen Ministry visit during this past week. We pray that we have helped to bring God’s love and peace to His people in need. Faith

We guide our steps by faith, not by what is seen. 2 Cor

5:7

“Faith is like a bright ray of sunlight. It enables us to

see God in all things as well as all things in God.” St.

Francis de Sales

Our Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to shine the

spotlight of Your faith on the world I live in. Grant that

I may see You everywhere and serve You in everything.

Our Extraordinary Ministers are available for our pa-

rishioners to visit the sick; the elderly; and bring Com-

munion. Please contact us if you need us – 732-483-

0360, Ext. 120.

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Sunday, January 21, 2018 1:00-2:00 PM

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 9:00-11:00 AM

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Children’s Christmas Choir

Simbang Gabi Mass On Thursday, Dec. 21, St. Michael's Church hosted one of the

nine consecutive Simbang Gabi Masses in Monmouth County. It

was the first time that St. Michael’s hosted Simbang Gabit and it

was a huge success! There was a very strong turnout (175 people-

-more than what we expected to come). Six members of the clergy

were present at the altar, along with our parish volunteer altar

servers and ministers. Two traditional Simbang Gabi symbols

stood out during the Mass: the offering of the empty manger dur-

ing the Offertory, and the presence of the "parol" (star lantern) at

the altar. The Filipino language was heard in the readings and

songs during the Mass. Our Pastor, Father Butler, even used a few

Tagalog words in his Welcome Remarks, greeting everyone

"Maligayang Pasko" and mentioning a few Filipino delicacies like

puto, pancit, lumpia, etc. The parish’s Hospitality Committee did

a wonderful job setting up for the reception that followed the

Mass. We had miniature Philippine flags as table centerpieces.

People got to try the puto, pancit, and lumpia that Father Butler

had mentioned. Indeed, a good time was had by all. Thanks to

everyone who worked so hard to make Simbang Gabi at St.

Michael's a faith-filled and fun-filled event.

The parish's Children's Choir is pictured above in the rectory on Christmas Eve just prior to singing at our Family 4:00 Christmas

Vigil Mass. With the choir is Choir Director Alicia Brozovich. The choir members donned their choir robes and warmed up their voices in the

rectory before processing to the church for the Mass. Their music was prayerful and beautiful and enhanced everyone’s celebration of the birth

of Our Lord. We are grateful to all the members of the choir, their parents, family members, and volunteer helpers and to Choir Director “Miss

Alicia,” Coordinator of Religious Education Patty Chavez, and Music Director Paul Bergin for their hard work and diligent, cheerful

efforts. Plans are being formulated and will be announced shortly for the continuation of the Children's Choir and for a renewed

initiative to revive the Adults' Choir and the Hand Bell Choir at St. Michael's. We’ll be looking for, hoping for, and praying for

an enthusiastic response in great numbers from our parishioners (adults and teenagers, too!!!) when the call goes out later in

the New Year for sign-ups and rehearsals for the Adult Choir and the Hand Bell Choir. We’re eager to have two more choirs at

St. Michael’s that rival the excellence of the Children’s Choir! Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do!!!

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BIBLE STUDY—WINTER SESSIONS

All Are Welcome!!

Last semester we studied the Book of Ezekiel. Now, as we resume, the Israelites have returned to Judah after

the Babylonian exile. Did they learn their lesson? How does what happened so long ago impact our lives to-

day? Do the words of the ancient prophets have relevance today? Can we learn from history?

Please join us as we continue our journey through the Old Testament (no prior knowledge is necessary). Beginning the week of January 15th and continuing through the week of March 19th. Please select a session and place in the box at the back of the church. _____ Mondays—7:00 P.M.—Outreach Center (6 West End Court)

_____ Tuesdays—8:30 a.m.—Lower Church (after 8:00 a.m. Mass)

Questions or to register by phone please call: 732-483-0360 ext. 5

(leave your name and phone number and the day you wish to attend)

WATERSPIRIT

Open House

Sunday, January 21, 2018

9:45a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rumson Presbyterian Church

4E. River Road

Rumson, NJ 07760

Come visit us in the new year at our new home. We will

have tours, interactive discussions on water, and a Bless-

ing for our new space. The schedule is:

9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship at Rumson Presbyterian;

11:00 a.m. Hospitality and short program on WATER-

SPIRIT;

11:30 a.m. Informal tour of new spaces;

1:00 p.m. Blessing of new space and guided tour;

3:00 p.m. Ending of the Open House.

Refreshments will be served. Come when you can...stay

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Rosarian Prayer Group

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH This list of parishioners, relatives, and friends are in need of

our prayers for healing. Our Rosarians also pray every

Saturday for all the parishioners of St. Michael’s. Please note

that intentions will be listed for 2 months and then removed,

unless the requestor calls to renew for another 2 months.

Please also note that according to the HIPPA & Privacy Laws

only the sick themselves or family members may request to be

added to the list. Contact the Rectory for all prayer requests.

Thank you and may Our Lord grant healing to all those who

are suffering and in need of our prayers.

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2018 Masses The 2018 Mass Book is open. We kindly ask that

when you come to the office for scheduling, please

bring a written list including the names and dates of

your requests and your name and phone number.

The stipend for Masses is $10.00 per Mass.

Week 7

Michael Wrubel

Weekend Collection & Attendance

Thank You!

Saturday, January 6, 2018 4:00 PM Mass $3,158.00 330 people

5:00 PM Mass $1,206.00 137 people

7:30 PM Mass $537.00 76 people

Sunday, January 7, 2018 7:00 AM Mass $1,212.00 100 people

9:00 AM Mass $1,664.00 136 people

10:00 AM Mass $1,147.00 135 people

11:00 AM Mass $1,947.00 196 people

12:00 PM Mass $1,553.00 168 people

4:00 PM Mass $1,016.00 188 people

7:30 PM Mass $761.00 130 people ________________________________________________________

TOTALS: $14,201.00 1,596 people

2018 Calendars are now available in

the back of the church. Feel free to take

one after Mass. Thank you to Woolley-

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tion!

Christmas 2017 Collection The tallying of the Christmas collection is a work in

progress at this time since cash and checks ear-

marked for Christmas continue to come in through

the mail and drop-offs at the parish office. We’ll

publish the amount of the Christmas collection in the

Sunday bulletin in the next few weeks, promptly af-

ter we close the books on the counting process.

Thank you for your faithful stewardship and finan-

cial support of the parish.

Baptism preparation classes are hosted every third

Thursday of the month. Classes begin at 7 pm in the

lower church. Please call the Rectory to register.

PROPAGATION

Weekly Mass Intenetions

† Michael Taramin Kathy Agresto

YEARLY MASS INTENTIONS

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