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SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH 45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT The Parish is Served by Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, M.A., Pastor [email protected], [email protected] Rev. Jeong Gyeong Kim, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Rev. John D. Dennehy, Weekend Associate Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon [email protected] Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon [email protected] Mr. Arthur Bandel, Permanent Deacon [email protected] www.saintjamestheapostle.org SUNDAY MASSES Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM 7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM DAILY MASS Weekday: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Saturday: Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM Evening Novena ~ Monday Evenings 6:45PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00AM RECTORY HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:00AM~4:00PM (closed daily 12:00-1:00PM) Images courtesy of Google.com A Welcoming Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us. December 24, 2017

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Page 1: the APOSTLE CHURCH · 2017. 12. 24. · S AINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH 45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560

SAINT JAMES the APOSTLE CHURCH

45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The Parish is Served by

Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, M.A., Pastor [email protected], [email protected]

Rev. Jeong Gyeong Kim, Parochial Vicar

[email protected]

Rev. John D. Dennehy, Weekend Associate

Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon

[email protected]

Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon

[email protected]

Mr. Arthur Bandel, Permanent Deacon [email protected]

www.saintjamestheapostle.org

SUNDAY MASSES Anticipated Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM

7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM

DAILY MASS Weekday: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM Saturday: Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM

Evening Novena ~ Monday Evenings 6:45PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 11:00AM

RECTORY HOURS

Monday-Friday: 8:00AM~4:00PM (closed daily 12:00-1:00PM)

Images courtesy of Google.com

A Welcoming Community of Faith. Come Experience Christ With Us. December 24, 2017

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"...THE PEACE OF EARTH TO HIM, THE JOY OF HEAVEN TO HIM. BEHOLD HIS FEET HAVE REACHED THE WORLD; THE HOMAGE OF A KING BE HIS, THE WELCOME OF A

LAMB BE HIS... ALL HAIL!!! LET THER BE JOY..." A Christmas Sourcebook, p. 22.

Today could be called a neurotic day. We celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent during the day, and Christmas in the afternoon and evening. It's good that this only happens once every seven years!!! The birth of Jesus ushered in the Messianic Age for all humanity. The hope of Isaiah and the other prophets was that there would be a new order with the coming of the Messiah. There would be a new way to live and interact with one another because God became one with humanity. While the presence of Emmanuel has changed the world, and all of us, there is still a great deal for us to accomplish if we want others to discover and experience what we have, that Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us for all people for all time. Christmas is that wonderful time for our faith in the gift of Jesus to us. We celebrate him, not as a baby, but as the one who died and rose for us all. His birth was the beginning of his life on earth, and the start of our life with him. The gifts we exchange are reminders of our love for one another but also of the gift of Jesus to us. This is the time for Jesus to be reborn in our hearts, so that we can better reflect his life and love through us. Christmas is the encounter with a God who loved us so much that he gave us the best gift he could- his only Son. It is now our responsibility to bring the peace, joy and love of Jesus to all those we meet so that this Christmas Season is a time of joy for all of us! On behalf of our entire Parish Staff: FR. SILVANO, FR. JOHN, DEACON DAN, DEACON JERRY, DEACON ART, NANCY CAPUTO, ANN MARIE GESUALDO, KIM MAILLEY, MATT WILSON, CAROLINE PONTERIO, OUR SUPPORT STAFF & MYSELF, I want to extend to you and your family our best wishes for a MERRY & HOLY CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS SEASON. May this time be for all of us a time to bask in the wonder of Emmanuel, God with us for all people for all time.

MERY CHRISTMAS!! BUON NATALE!! FELIZ NAVIDAD!!

~ FR. JOE

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FROM THE PASTOR

Due to the Holidays Collection Totals

Will be Published in January

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES

To sign up for Onl ine Giv ing go to:

www.saint jamestheapost le .org

WE ALSO ACCEPT ONLINE CREDIT CARD DONATIONS

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CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE 4:00 pm Family Mass ~ 7:30 pm Mass ~ 12:00am Midnight Mass

(Christmas concert begins at 11:30 pm)

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon

NEW YEAR’S MASSES SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Monday, January 1~ 9:00 am ~ 10:30 am ~ 12:00 Noon (No 7:30 am Mass on New Year’s Day)

Christmas Schedule

Advent memorials

THE ADVENT WREATH IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Pete Petino r/b Janet & Family

THE ADVENT CANDLES WILL BURN IN LOVING MEMORY OF…...

Thanksgiving Parishioner

Bernie & Susie LoMacchio r/b Daughter, Patty

Jim Murphy r/b Florence Murphy & Family

Modesta Lordi

r/b Her Daughters, Phyllis & Anne

ADVENT “LITTLE BLUE BOOKS”

In Loving Memory of John D. Pflug, III and Garrett Gurrieri r/b Pflug Family

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Christmas memorials

THE CRECHE IN THE SANCTUARY IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Raffaele & Sabino Battaglia r/b The Battaglia Family

THE WREATH IN THE SANCTUARY IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

The Fischer, Ragosa & Dondero Families r/b Francine R. Fischer

THE POINSETTIAS ADORING THE ALTAR ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Lisa Agrillo Margaret & Augie Ciasullo

Charles & Rose Agrillo r/b Antoinette Agrillo

THE WREATH PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Marie Dolly Giordano r/b Granddaughters, Danielle & Nicole DePrimio

THE WREATH PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF SAINT JAMES IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING

MEMORY OF

Marie & Ettore Vecchione r/b Daughter, Jill

YELLOW ROSES AT THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Tony Graziano r/b The Family

THE FLOWERS AT THE BAPTISMAL FONT ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Gene & Louie Del Mauro r/b Their Loving Mother

THE FLOWERS PLACED AT THE SHRINE OF SAINT JAMES IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING

MEMORY OF

The Battaglia & Zara Families r/b The Battaglia Family

THE CHRISTMAS TREES IN THE SANCTUARY ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Michael Pierson Bongiovanni, Jr. r/b Deacon Jerry & Janice Bongiovanni

Tony Graziano r/b The Family

Jack & Irene Mahoney r/b The Family

Guido Ricci r/b Nina Ricci & Family

Joe Villalon r/b The Wisnefski Family

Angelina Crucitti

c/b The Bentivegna & Leftkowitz Families

THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE GATHERING AREA IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

The Swajkowski & Felegi Families r/b Cynthia & Matthew Swajowski

THE WREATHS ON THE OUTDOOR COLUMNS ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joseph & Mary Barbone r/b The Family

Dave Bernosky r/b The Bernosky Family

Kathryn Janowski r/b The Janowski Family

Viola Morano r/b MaryLou & Family

Anna & Anton Roessner r/b Nettie & Bob Roessner

THE CHRISTMAS TREES BY THE OUTDOOR SHRINE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ARE DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Irene Kareivis & Catherine McCluskey r/b Kathy & Joe Kareivis

THE POTTED CHRISTMAS TREE OUTDOORS IS DISPLAYED IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Natalie Albright r/b Glen, Mary & Lance

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RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION NEWS Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director

On behalf of the entire Religious Education Office,

Ann Marie Gesualdo, Colleen Tyra and myself, we

wish you and your family the Merriest Christmas and

peace, health and many blessings in the New Year!

Classes resume Sunday, January 7th and Tuesday,

January 9th for grades K through 7 and our 8th

graders also return to class on January 9th.

No Classes:

Sunday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31

Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, 2018

PARISH SCHOOL NEWS

Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, Principal

Inspired by the parish giving tree, our Christmas

pageant this year was titled “Star of Wonder.” What a

day and night of wonder it was!

There were two performances on Thursday, December 21st. Our first performance was the 1:00PM dress rehearsal with our students in their full dress uniforms. Our afternoon performance allowed family members and friends who do not like to venture out at night to see the children perform. The evening performance took place 7:00PM with our students decked out in their holiday finest. Part One of the program featured Christmas songs that are secular in nature and fun to sing. Part Two of the program tells the Nativity Story, narrat-ed and performed by our 8th graders, a magical Saint James tradition. Woven through the story were the performances of some favorite religious Christmas songs including Away in a Manger and Mary, Did You Know? The pageant concluded with the entire school community assembled and singing Silent Night and Joy to the World. Not only were the children decked out for Christmas… you should have seen Hatcher Hall, the 2nd floor and the classroom doors. Hatcher Hall was adorned with students’ Christmas and winter artwork along with white lights and red and green lights projected on the ceiling. It is snowing on the 2nd floor! There are snow-flakes hanging from one end of the hall to the other. Each classroom door is decorated using one of the pageant Christmas songs as inspiration. Our pageant was a festive celebration of Christmas and the birth of our Lord, Jesus, under the direction and guidance of our Music teacher, Mr. Joel Cotton. It was standing room only and there were standing ovations. Bravo to all! From our school families to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and glad tidings in the New Year. Peace on earth, good will toward all.

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and

worshipped him.” Mt2:10-11

Join us for an Evening of Prayer, Adoration and Benediction as we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord: Friday, January 5, 2018. Our evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.

All are welcome

SAGE Eldercare Spousal Bereavement Support Group

Starting Tuesday, January 9, SAGE Eldercare in Sum-mit will offer a free bereavement support group for people age 60 and older who have lost a spouse in the last year.

The support group will be led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Kathy Larkin, SAGE’s InfoCare Manager, and provide the opportunity to understand the grieving process, gain emotional support, and share coping strategies. The group will meet weekly for ten consecutive weeks and run January 9 through March 13, 2 – 3:30 pm at SAGE, 290 Broad Street, Pre-registration is required.

To register, or for more information, please call Kathy Larkin at: 908.598.5509.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Keeping in Touch With One Another

ST WALBURGA MONASTERY Benedictine Spirituality Center, 851 N. Broad St.

Elizabeth, NJ 07208 ~ 908-353-3028

A New Year's Eve Retreat for women is offered at St Walburga Monastery, Elizabeth, NJ, 4:00 PM Sunday eve until 1:00 PM Monday. Join others to begin the New Year with prayer and reflection. Fee: $60. For information and registration contact Sr Marita, 908-353-3028; [email protected]

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 * [email protected] Registration Required

YEAR-END DAY OF PRAYER

Sun., Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

($20-$30 As You Are Able)

Spend this last day of the year reflecting on the many gifts God has bestowed on you.

Day begins and ends with communal prayer. Bring bag lunch.

SAGE HOME HEALTH CARE

S.A.G.E. Inc. provides health and personal care

services that help clients remain in their

homes. This offers a cost-effective and more desira-

ble alternative to nursing home care.S.A.G.E. Inc.,

offers an experienced Clinical Nursing Team with

over fifty years of experience in Home Care.

For more information call (908) 659-9668.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

If you are caring for someone 60 years of age or older and you feel stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed, there is help available.

Catholic Charities offers confidential counseling sessions for caregivers of Union County Residents. Our counselors can meet with you at 505 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 or in your own home for your convenience.

Please call 908-497-3900 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

You don’t have to do it all on your own!

BULLETIN HOLIDAY SCHEDULE All submissions due at 12:00 NOON

Epiphany of the Lord: January 7, 2018 bulletin is due

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

A DIVINE CHILD’S BIRTH GIVES

HOPE – WILL YOU?

The birth of the infant Jesus represents hope for all

humanity. Many people due to their impoverished

conditions have difficulty finding hope in this joyous

season. Please help Catholic Charities be a beacon of

hope by giving items to our donation bin. We accept

the following: In addition to all forms of used cloth-

ing, small appliances, shoes, linens, sheets, towels,

stuffed animals, novels, and children’s books are ac-

cepted. Thank you.

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SAINT JAMES PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

Want to keep up with events at St. James? Know a friend or neighbor who might like to hear about what’s going on in our vibrant parish? Send an email to:

[email protected]

to be added to our email list and be notified of parish events. The Publicity Committee also has a mail slot in the rectory for your convenience.

EVANGELIZATION CORNER

Mrs. Kim Mailley, Pastoral Associate For The New Evangelization

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo Coordinator

"You will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at His birth"

Luke 1:14 The Youth Group wishes everyone a Christmas filled with Joy and Hearts filled with Gladness!!

Next Youth Group Meeting: Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 7:00-9:00pm

"Winter Wonderland" Party In the School Gym

All 8th through 12 Graders invited!

**Next 8th grade Religious Education Class - Tuesday January 9th 6:30pm

Understand the Entire Bible! A 24-Part Study Featuring Jeff Cavins

Saint James the Apostle Church– Gym

Wednesdays, beginning January 10, 2018 at 7:00PM

To register please email:

[email protected] or call the parish office 973-376-3044.

Fee $10 Optional workbook fee: $40.00

Light refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Geri Bujnowski: [email protected]

FEED MY PEOPLE

Mrs. Lisa Gillo, Coordinator

A HUGE thank you to all that have donated to this

ministry over the years, especially those that have been

so consistent month after month.

I also truly appreciate the time & effort of all the

drivers. TOGETHER, we have fed many, many hungry

people. God Bless & Merry Christmas! Lisa Gillo

Saint James Mom’s Group!

Join us in the rectory from 4:00 ~ 5:00PM

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Come pray with other Catholic moms as we

discuss how the weekly readings apply to moms of today!

All moms (and children) are welcome!

For more information contact Traci Burns:

[email protected]

HOSPITAL VISITATIONS

If you or someone you know is in the hospital please

inform the hospital staff that you are Catholic and a

member of Saint James the Apostle Church. The

priests and deacons will be able to find you so a visit

can be arranged. Contact the Rectory to have a name

added at Mass and/or to the Prayer Line.

Please be sure to include hospital information.

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DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings

To have a loved one remembered, please call the Rectory Office Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine ~ Flowers By the Tabernacle

Sanctuary Lamp

In Thanksgiving ~ Parishioner

Bread And Wine

Angelo & Louie Del Mauro ~ Mother, Maria

A TIME TO SEEK

A TIME OF WAR & PEACE

Tim Arentz, Brian Braine, A.J. Carlucci, Sean Curran, Capt. Sean P. Eadie, Stacy Enyeart, David Fenton, Shane Fenton, Luis Fonseca, Stephen Patricco,

Aric Patten, Phillip Patten, Aaron Pluto, Arthur Raymond, 1Lt. Stacia Rogacki,

1Lt. Steven Rogacki, Frank Wulff

Harlan Acosta, Diego Arce, Dhanush Canisius, Peter Carey, Joseph Gurliaccio, Joseph Furnaguera,

Sebastian Valencia Obando

THE PRAYER CORNER “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”

A TIME TO HEAL

Ronald Alaniz, Irene Baranski, Paul Barbato,

Connie Bellott, Ann Benedek, Gail Boykewich,

Helen Chelis, Phyllis Colosimo, Dave Darby,

Kristina De Jesus, Marie Del Mauro,

Honorise DeSisto, Scott Dillensnyder, Lee Ebert, Matthew Friedman, Miguel Antonio Garcia,

Monica Gomes, Luke Granger, Ana Harper,

Steven Hensle, Kevin Keating, Jake Kessler,

Angela Klopfer, Tony La Salle, Chenoa Lipski,

Marian Lordi, Charlotte McNelis, Ilene Maldonado,

Josephine Massa, Gene Melleno, Simone Miller,

Jean Nittie, Filippa Nolfo, Kyle Noonan,

John Pangiochi, John Rehis, Rev. Tom Roberts,

Ginny Sampson, Jack Silbert,

Carmina Caivano Stoney, Sandra Turlowicz,

Adam Wuest

A TIME TO BE BORN

A TIME TO DIE

A TIME TO WED

MARIAN DEVOTION

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place on Monday evenings (as scheduled) from 6:30-7:30pm in our Church, Saint James, please feel free to join us.

HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE

Holy Spirit Church, 984 Suburban Ave., Union

Come join us in prayer for one hour on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7:30PM to 8:30PM before the Blessed Sacrament.

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SUNDAY, December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent

5:00PM (Saturday)

Tillie Catenacci ~ Granddaughters

7:30AM

Battaglia Family~ Family

9:00AM

Angela Raimondo ~ Evelyn Raimondo Kaiser &

Marianne Van Volkenbury

10:30AM

Ann & Vincent Petrignani & Carmela Frio ~

Ann & Donna

12:00PM

Bob & Lucille Purcell ~ Family

SUNDAY, December 24 Christmas Eve

4:00PM

For the People of Saint James

7:30PM

For the People of Saint James

12:00AM

For the People of Saint James

MONDAY, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord

7:30AM

For the People of Saint James

9:00AM

For the People of Saint James

10:30AM

For the People of Saint James

12:00PM

For the People of Saint James

TUESDAY, December 26 St Stephen

7:30AM

John Franzo ~ Lillian Schleupner

WEDNESDAY, December 27 St. John

7:30AM

Michele Sorbara~ Wife, Marianna & Family

THURSDAY, December 28 The Holy Innocents

7:30AM

Marcela Videna ~ Videna Family

FRIDAY, December 29

7:30AM

Joseph & Mary Doria~ Family

SATURDAY, December 30

8:00AM

Michele McNany ~ McNany Family

SUNDAY, December 31

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

5:00PM (Saturday)

James Mannion~ Wife, Mare

7:30AM

Zara Family~ Battaglia Family

9:00AM

José Videna~ Videna Family 10:30AM

Matthew Klein ~ Anna, Ariella & Uncle Mike

12:00PM

Anna & Enzo DeLuca ~ Family

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

May They Rest in the Peace of Christ

INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK

At the “General Intercessions” we pray for the sick. Our prayers for the sick are very important, especially in

critical times of sudden illness, surgery or worsening condition. We will continue to pray for and mention the

names of our sick parishioners for three weeks when we receive notice from the family or the individual asking for

prayers. After three weeks, the name will continue to be listed in the bulletin, until we receive notice otherwise. If

the condition worsens, please call the Rectory so that the name can be mentioned during Mass again.

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PASTOR Father Joseph F. Barbone, M.A.

[email protected], [email protected]

PAROCHIAL VICAR Father Jeong Gyeong Kim (Father Silvano Kim)

[email protected]

WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Father John D. Dennehy

PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Arthur Bandel

Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni Deacon Dan O’Neill

PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Michelle Sblendorio

[email protected]

SCHOOL OFFICE 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081

Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228

PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, M.B.A., Ed.S.

[email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio [email protected]

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-ASD Cert.

[email protected] 8TH GRADE / CONFIRMATION / YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOR

Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Colleen Tyra

[email protected]

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Matthew Wilson

[email protected]

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

Mrs. Kim Mailley [email protected]

PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug

PARISH COUNCIL [email protected]

PARISH STAFF INFORMATION

Fr. Joseph Barbone

SACRAMENT INFORMATION

Fr. Jeong Gyeong Kim

BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on various Sundays during the year at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below. Please contact the Parish Office for scheduling information.

RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment.

EUCHARIST Communion can be brought to the sick and homebound either at home or in a facility. Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.

CONFIRMATION Adults who have celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism and would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to call the Parish Office and speak to one of the priests.

MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry are asked to call the Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date so that arrangements can be made.

VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in vocations.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make visits to area hospitals and nursing homes. Please contact the Parish Office.

THE RCIA PROCESS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been baptized enter into full communion with the faith. Contact the Parish Office for details.

BAPTISM INFORMATION The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044.

CATECHESIS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit as a

Welcoming and Diverse Community,

We, the Parish of Saint James the Apostle

Invite All to Worship as We Celebrate the Eucharist,

Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and Serve the

Needs of One Another,

as We Help Build the Kingdom of God on Earth.