SAINT JOHN

1805 Penbrook Terrace � Linden, New Jersey 07036

Rev. Robert G. McBride, J.C.L. ...................................Pastor Rev. Paul Passant Rev. Nnaemeka Andrew Onyemaobi Rev. Philip Latronico....................... Emmaus/C.Y.O. Director Deacon Edward Campanella ...................Pastoral Associate Deacon Michael York ................... Religious Ed. Coordinator Deacon Timothy A. Kennedy...................Pastoral Associate Dr. Deborah Egan, Ed.D. ................................ School Principal Amy Giglio................... Sacrament Preparation Coordinator Patricia Woolley.............................. musicministry@sjanj.net

CONFESSIONS: Monday through Friday after 7:00 pm Mass. Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 7:45 pm, Sunday: 7:45 pm.

BAPTISMS: Parents are asked to contact the Religious Education Office in the sixth month of pregnancy for Baptism Classes. (732-388-1253)

MARRIAGES: Contact the rectory at least one year in advance & before making other arrangements.

SICK CALLS: Any hour - Day or Night

HOSPITAL VISITATION: Contact Rectory

RESPECT LIFE: Holy Hour for life and liberty every Monday at 7:00 pm Cenacle for Life Rosary, Thursdays at 8:00 & 9:00 am

CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP: Any woman who is pregnant and in need of assistance should never feel that abortion is her only option. Personal and confidential assistance is available at the following numbers:

CCS - Pat Chiarello ............................201-246-7379 Crisis Pregnancy Helpline..................1-888-4-OPTIONS Birthright...........................................1-800-550-4900 Post Abortion Healing.......................1-877-HOPE 4 ME

Rectory Phone....................................................................908-486-6363 Rectory Fax..........................................................................908-486-5345 Parish E-mail .................................................................parish@sjanj.net Parish Website..................................................................www.sjanj.net School Website .................................................................www.sjanj.org

Serving: Clark, Cranford, Linden, Rahway & Winfield, New Jersey

MASSES � Saturday ............................................................................. 8:30 am Saturday Evening ..............................................5:30 & 7:00 pm Sundays ....7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00 & 7:00 pm (Youth)

Daily (Monday to Friday) ............. 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Eve of Holy Days .............................................................7:00 pm Holy Days ................. 7:00, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm First Fridays...................................... 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm DEVOTIONS � Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays .................................................... 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Devotions First Saturdays................................................................ 8:30 am Rosary ............................................................ Mondays, 6:30 pm Perpetual Adoration......................................... 24 hours a day

February 9, 2020

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School......................................................................................... 732-388-1360 Religious Education Office ................................................. 732-388-1253 St. John the Apostle Food Pantry .................................... 732-388-1216 Respect Life Office................................................................. 973-497-4350

THE APOSTLE Catholic Community

Page 1 THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 9, 2020 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, February 8, St. Jerome Emiliano, St. Josephine Bakhita 8:30 am Rose Najarian THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:30 pm Thomas Kelmartin 7:00 pm Thomas Kelmartin Sunday, February 9, World Marriage Day 7:30 am Stanley Joseph Hondo 9:00 am Members of Scouting 10:30 am James Finnegan, Jr. 12:00 pm Frank Ottowski 7:00 pm Delia Hoyo Monday, February 10, St. Scholastica 7:00 am Maria Caldarone 8:30 am Rita Sauer 7:00 pm Bill Giglio – 3rd Anniversary Tuesday, February 11, Our Lady of Lourdes, World Day of the Sick 7:00 am Father Ward Moore 8:30 am Joseph W. Gorda – 5th Anniversary 7:00 pm Chester & Anne Fortuna Wednesday, February 12, Lincoln’s Birthday 7:00 am Robert Stuart 8:30 am Marguerite & Richard Canavan 7:00 pm Salvatore Bellomo Thursday, February 13 7:00 am Peter Tran 8:30 am Albert H. Lospinoso 7:00 pm Joseph Sbarro Friday, February 14, SS. Cyril, Monk and Methodius Bishop, Valentine’s Day 7:00 am Frances Sonn 8:30 am Josephine Papa – 10th Anniversary 7:00 pm Jaime G. Marmol & Alfredo A. Luna Saturday, February 15 8:30 am Harold Winch THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:30 pm Thomas Kelmartin 7:00 pm Joseph Sbarro Sunday, February 16 7:30 am Dorothy Voccia 9:00 am Adele Falkowski 10:30 am Maria Jewtuch 12:00 pm James Finnegan, Jr. 7:00 pm Joseph Sbarro *Masses at 7:00 am are in the HF Chapel, McGuinness Ctr. Memorial For The Week of February 9, 2020

Altar Candles: Jeffrey C. Ford Tabernacle Candles: Albert H. Lospinoso Perpetual Adoration: One Set: Albert H. Lospinoso

The Word of the Lord

First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 This reading is a vigorous exhortation from the prophet Isaiah to lead lives of active charity and generosity. He promises that the Lord will be our “dawn,” our “rear guard,” our “light” if we share our bread, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul tells the Corinthians that he and they must not rely on the so-called “wisdom” of secular teaching and philosophy but on the power of the Spirit. Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus reminds the disciples and all Christians that they carry special responsibilities to be “the salt of the earth.” They must not hide their light but show their goodness to all.

Let Us Pray For The Deceased And Their Families

Helen Bast, Frank Cimato Sr., Rose Crilly, Ronald Zena All bulletin articles must be approved by our Pastor, Fr. Bob,and submitted to jrogoz@sjanj.net by 5 pm Monday of the week of publication. Come and enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts after the 10:30 am Mass this Sunday in the library.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK SUN Is 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 MON 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56 TUE 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13 WED 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23 THUR 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30 FRI 1 Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19; Mk 7:31-37 SAT 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10

THE STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Through Sunday, February 2, 2020

Weekly budget need FY’20 $ 17,484.00 Actual Weekly Collection 13,712.34 * Surplus (Deficit) $ (3,771.66) * INCLUDES WEEKLY ON-LINE GIVING Thank you for you consistent generosity

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Songs For Celebration

Entrance Hymn: O God Beyond All Praising #589 Psalm112: Today’s Missal page 57 Offertory: Whatsoever Your Do #828 Communion: Bread For The World #780 Sending Forth: The Spirit Sends Us Forth # 817

Please Pray for Our Sick and Their Caregivers

Helen Angelo John Jewtuch Janet Petrone Judith Bayou Angie Kennedy Genelyn Pijuan Joan Bernacki William Stypa Lofgren Robert Rusnak John Bernacki Mary Jo Mackowski Joanne Russo Frank Biondi Mary Masluck Bob Smorol Carl Matyas Pat Smorol Betty Hora Boetsch Claire A. Miller Maria Sroaka Nicole Coupaud Karen Miller Larry Wheat James Desiderio Jean Mizejewski Alexa Rose Veit Anthony Fiorillo Jr. Stephen Mizejewski Nancy Whelan Tony Fiorillo Sr Albert Moore Skip Whelan Loren Gonczi John Paffrath Katherine Graba Dolores Parisi Matt Hall Rose Ann Parisi Baby Holden Helen Imiolek John Passant Juan Perez Please Pray for Our Troops CPL David L. Borowski USMC Mercylinda V. Miro, USN LCPL RSSGT Andrew Caprio, USAF Chris Niedziocha USMC HM3 Lance Dearing, USN Joseph Orth, USMC Lt. John DeLorenso Lt. Anthony Parenti USMC SPC Matthew Lambert Lt Jeffrey A. Regep USAPFC PO3 Thomas Maes, USN USMC Justin Roskowski, USN SGT Alex Makarucha, USANG CPL Norbert Sieczkowski MAJ SPC Dominic P. Mansour USA Capt. Frank J. Walter III, USN Gregory Melencio, USA

SAT Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions Coffee & Donuts after 10:30 am Mass in the Library

SUN Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions MON Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions TUE Children’s Choir practice 2:30 – 3:15 pm in Church

Children’s Choir practice 5:00 - 5:40 pm in Church Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions CYO Emmaus Group in Rectory Basement 8:00 pm

WED Children’s Choir practice in TL 6:20 – 6:55 pm Charismatic Healing Mass 7:45pm in the Library Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions

THU Adult Choir Practice in Rectory 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions Divine Mercy Chaplet After Mass in Church

FRI Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions Families of Nazareth in Library 7:45 pm

SAT Confessions 1:00 – 2:00 pm Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions

SUN Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions

Feb. 8-9 Lector Altar Server Extraordinary

Minister of Holy Communion

Saturday, 5:30 PM

Patrick Virgili Gyrord Gregoire Elijah McCoy Marcus McCoy

Shirley Virgili NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Saturday, 7:00 PM

Angie Pena Valerie Ranaletta Joseph Ranalletta Elodie Victor

Ceil Obester Beth Radil Robin Radin NOT FILLED

Sunday, 7:30 AM

John Woolley NOT FILLED Fannie Loughran William Neiman NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Sunday, 9:00 AM

Scouts Scouts Arlene Casey Barbara Malandro Matt Dohn Sr NOT FILLED

Sunday, 10:30 AM

Tom Dutkiewicz John Giglio Joshua Vega NOT FILLED

Jack Gray Michele Gray Audrey Heyder Fran Mekula

Sunday, 12:00 PM

JoAnn Brink Sharon Efobi Colllins Efobi Oscar Efobi

Ken Goldstein Ann-Margaret Gualtieri Richard Gualtieri Rudy Rohlik

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of

Jesus Christ’s REAL presence in the Holy Eucharist.

The Perpetual Adoration Chapel looks to have two hourly adorers scheduled for every hour of the week. Presently,

there are some hours with only one hourly adorer.

The following hours are in need of a second hourly adorer Saturday 5 pm & 8 pm, Sunday 7 pm, Monday 11 am,

Tuesday 10 am

Call or text Anne Tel # 908-247-6998 email adoration@sjanj.net

sign up at http://www.sjanj.net/ministries/perpetual-adoration

Children’s Liturgy – 10:30 am Gathering: Table of Plenty #761 Psalm 112: Today’s Missal page 57 Presentation: Whatsoever You Do #828 Communion: Christ, Be Our Light #824 Christ, Be Beside Me #650 Sending Forth: Sing A Joyful Song #595

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Archdiocese of Newark

We are once again preparing the annual tradition of honoring those couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating five, twenty-five and fifty years of Christian marriage in the year 2020. These anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark as follows: April 19, 2020 3:00 PM 5 years 25 years (All counties) May 3, 2020 3:00 PM 50 years (All counties) Any parishioner interested should please come to the Rectory to pick up a registration form as soon as possible or call (908) 486-6363.

St. John’s Discount Card are still available for sale for $15. You can get them at the Rectory. The card gives you savings all year long at 20 local establishments like Chili’s, Jersey Mikes, Friendlys and more! Detailed flyers are available at the back of the church. Thank you for your support!

If you are new to the parish, welcome!!! If you Would like to register Please feel free to call us or fill in the form below

Name___________________________________________

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Phone__________________________________________

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You can drop this off in the basket and we can follow up with you. The Rectory Phone number is: (908) 486-6363.

St. John the Apostle 70t h Anniversary 50/50 Raffle Tickets are available in back of Church and at the Rectory. Winners will be drawn at the 70th Anniversary Celebration on

Sunday Feb. 23rd Money and tickets need to be returned to the Rectory by Monday Feb 17th. Proceeds from this Raffle help to support the maintenance of St. John the Apostle Church, We truly appreciate your support for this fundraising endeavor.

Have you registered for your FREE subscription yet? You will have access to feature films, audio presentations, and video-based study programs. Watch or listen on your IPAD, Smart Phone, Computer or Kindle! To register go to St. John’s website and click on FORMED www.sjanj.net

The Respect Life Ministry would like to thank everyone who helped make our annual bake sale such a great success!

From all the great bakers who donated their time and talent to produce such wonderful baked goods to those of you who stopped in to buy those sweet treats and of course to Pinho's Bakery we thank you for supporting us! Your support helps our ministry do the things we do in the parish like have our annual essay/poster contest for the children which you will be seeing the results of pretty soon. also be on the lookout for our newsletter coming soon. So again thank you and may God bless you!

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2020

“I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God….You are the salt of the earth…you are the light of the world.’”

We are so accustomed to read the letters of St. Paul, or travel with him on his journeys, to consider this itinerant preacher as one who had it all together. As we listen to him today, he placed his trust on the Lord, the Spirit and God’s good grace or power. Although he denies the use of persuasive speech, our Christian lives are molded and formed by his great teaching. As I listen to the homily at mass, may I ask that that same Sprit and power be on the lips and in the heart of the preacher, to assist me in my growth as a disciple.

May the image of salt and light, strengthen and guide me as the words and Spirit move my heart.

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St. John’s Family Page

The Book of Isaiah chapter 58 begins by Isaiah describing true fasting in the eyes of God. We often hear this passage during the season of Lent. Today’s selection tells us about the fasting that God desires: Thus says the Lord: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless, cloth the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Then the light shall break forth like the dawn…(Is58:7-8) In other words, our religious practices and worship must be connected to living out the gospel of love. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright. (Ps112:4) When we think, speak and act in a loving way, we make God’s presence known to those around us. Thus the just person acts the same way God does. …my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of spirit and power. (1Cor2:4) Like St. Paul we too are called by our Baptism to proclaim Jesus Christ to our world. St. Paul does so, by the power of the Holy Spirit. We turn to the Holy Spirit to live the gospel of love in a powerful way, not necessarily through eloquent words, but with the witness of our daily ordinary life – being faithful and faith-filled. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. (Mt5:16) God is glorified through our witness of love. Every person has an opportunity to be “the salt of

the earth.” Each of us can add “flavor” to the world, by using our time, talent and treasure in service of our brothers and sisters in Christ. May God bless us all always! Deacon Mike

Bereavement Support Group The Bereavement Support Group, which meets here at St. John the Apostle provides for a Christ-centered experience for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The group offers a caring, compassionate, confidential atmosphere for the sharing of experiences. If you are interested in joining us, or if you would like more information about the group, time and location of the next meeting, contact Deacon Mike at 732-388-1253 or myork@sjanj.net. All calls are confidential. Pre-registration is required. Want to learn more about the Bible? Frank Tremmel from St. John the Apostle has been leading a series of six sessions, covering the four pillars of the Catholic faith, as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Teacher’s Lounge. The remaining session is on March 3rd. Frank brings a wealth of experience to these topics. There is no cost to attend. Please contact Deacon Mike at 732-388-1253 or myork@sjanj.net to register or for additional information. Note: Completion of all six sessions will complete the Doctrinal Certification requirements for Catechist Certification.

Children’s Liturgy The Children’s Liturgy will be held at the 10:30 AM Mass. Families with children should just come to Mass as you normally do. Children will have their own Liturgy of the Word, including a special teaching just for them! Volunteer teachers are needed. If interested, please contact Deacon Mike: myork@sjanj.net 732-388-1253

Congratulations to the Newly Baptized!

Jordi William Caamano Enzo Oliveria

CCD News!

There will be no CCD classes on Monday, February 17, 2020 in celebration of President’s Day.

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