CHURCH OF ST. JAMES OF THE MARCHES 4 1 0 T O T O W A R O A D • T O T O W A , N E W J E R S E Y 0 7 5 1 2 - 2 0 9 8

Our Community is Served By...

Father Marc A. Mancini --------------------------------------------- Pastor Monsignor Eugene M. Boland------------------------- Pastor Emeritus Father Leo Antony, S.D.V. ---------------------------------------- Assisting Father Janusz Rzadca --------------------------------------------- Assisting Ms. Lelia Pappas --------------------------------------------------- Principal Sr. Margaret Rose Buonaiuto, FMA ----- Director of Rel. Education Mr. Kevin Walsh------------------------------------------------------ Trustee Mr. John Waryas ----------------------------------------------------- Trustee Mrs. Ann Riccardi------------------------------Administrative Assistant Mrs. Gail Monochello ----------------- Administrative Assistant/CCD Mrs. Kathryn DiPasquale------------------------------------- Bookeeper/ Pastoral Associate/Confirmation Director Ms. Valerie Amendola----------------------Confirmation Coordinator Ms. Janet Cozzolino, Ms. Diana Farina, Mrs. Adelaide Fiorarancio & Ms. Fran Tesoriero -------------------------------Parish Support Staff Ms. Jeannine Pond -----------------------------------------Music Director Mr. Greg Caldarone --------------------------------------- Music Ministry Mr. James Beagin, Magdi Nachef & Antonio Vacca ----- Sacristans

Strengthening our parish community through the

celebration of the Holy Mass, faithful prayer, and by helping each other through works of

love and compassion.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Sundays------------------------ Vigil Mass 5:30 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 10:15 am & 12:00 noon

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday ------------- 8:00 am

Thursday --------------------------- 8:15 am (Children’s Mass)

Saturdays---------------------------------------------------8:30 am

Holy Days--- As Announced Holidays --- 9:00 am Mass

The Sacrament of Penance Saturdays-----------4:00 to 5:00 pm or by request anytime

Parish House 32 St. James Place, Totowa, NJ 07512

Phone -----------973-790-0288 Fax ------------ 973-790-7064 (Office hours 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday)

www.stjamesofthemarches.com stjameschurch@optonline.net

Religious Education Office (CCD) 31 St. James Place, Totowa, NJ 07512

Phone ---- 973-790-4860 Fax ------973-790-4644 Email ------------------- stjamesreled@optonline.net

The Academy of St. James of the Marches 400 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ 07512

If you are interested in registering your child in our faith-filled school, please call Mrs. Pappas.

Phone -----------973-956-8824 Fax ------------ 973-956-9430

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020

“As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him. He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and im-mediately they left their boat and their father and fol-lowed him.” There must have been something special in the meeting of the two sets of brothers with Jesus. Had He met them before? Why did He call these four, and not someone else? Did they understand what He was calling them to, and what did being ‘fishers of men’ mean? How were they able to leave their father and business? Jesus continues to walk with us, not by the sea of Galilee, but He does. He calls all without exception for His work. We find Him, not only at church but on our block, at the mall, during the PTA meeting, at the ball field, and in our parish life. Do you recognize Him? We never know why, how or when, the same Jesus summons us but the task is the same as that which was given to the brothers. What if they had refused? Where would we be today? What is He asking of me?

Sunday Is 8:23─9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23

Monday 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Mk 3:22-30

Tuesday 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20

Thursday 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Mk 4:21-25

Friday 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mk 4:26-34

First Saturday 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41

How would you define the word “grace”? What does “grace” do for you? For a few minutes, please kindly reflect on the explanation of grace as it is provided in our Catechism. “Grace is favor, the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to His call to become children of God, adoptive sons, partak-ers of the divine nature and of eternal life.” Grace enables us to participate in the life of God.” Our Church teaches there are different types of grace, albeit from all the same divine source– God. “Sanctifying grace is an habitual gift a stable and supernatural disposition that per-fects the soul itself to enable it to live with God, to act by His love.” Another term for it is “habitual grace.” Actual grace refers to the intervention of God I our lives. It could come at the beginning of conversion or in the course of the work of sancti-fication of the soul.” In addition, there is sacramental grace. These are “gifts proper to the different sacra-ments.” Furthermore, we believe there are special graces. This type are also called “Charisms.” They are bestowed upon individuals for the good of the entire church. The charisms of one individ-ual may differ from the other individual, however, each is given by God to the person, to build up the Church. Finally, it must be remembered, no matter the type of grace which is present in an individu-al, first and foremost it comes through God’s initi-ative! Indeed, we should be eternally grateful to God.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please remember in your prayers the following:

Maria Pia Amato, Louis Amendola, Sr., Jackie Balloutine, Sharbel Balloutine, Jennifer Mann-Bozian, Jim Booth, Wendy Lombardi Bove, Joe Brady, John Anthony Cituk, Matthew Conforti, Frank DeCeglie, Gina DeLuca, Rose DeLuca, Kim-

berly Anne DeYoung, Diane DiPasquale, Bernice Gloor, Philip Gordon, Karen Gourley, Domingo Handal, Joseph F. Hayek, Jr., Joan Krautheim, David Krautheim, Joey Kuri, Eddie Lopez, Michele Lyons, Arthur Mayer, Stephanie Morabito, Eileen Mor-ley, Joel Najjar, Francisco Naranjo, Andrew O’Connor, Rose-marie Picarelli, Beverly & Robert Rousset, George Shire, Paul Tommasi, Joseph Valle, Matthew Ventrella, Hughie Vickerilla, Jr., Rosemarie Waller, John Waryas, Caitlin Webb, Bryan Wells, Ann Williams, Michelle Winand, Robyn Zaleski

HOME TO GOD Please pray for all those who have recently passed on, especially, Helen K. Ramsay, Maria Aliano, Jennie Puglisi, Antonio DeFabrizio, Lucy Pepe & Theresa Kurley. The deceased always rely on our prayers on

their journey home to God.

A Request for Prayers For: Lieutenant General Sam Angelella/Retired USAF/Japan Captain Ryan Bellmann US Army/USA First Lieutenant Nicholas Carbonelli US Army / Kansas City, Kansas Lance V. Chwan

Retired US Marine/ Kosov Midshipman Amanda Cyr US Naval Academy / Annapolis, Maryland Lieutenant Brittany Davis US Navy/San Antonio, Texas Lance Corporal Lorenzo Andro Estrera US Marines / Arizona Captain Jesse Geiger US Army Reserve / Fort Dix Staff Sergeant Anthony Laurice US Air Force / Seymore AFB, North Carolina Captain Joseph Leonard USNAC / Annapolis, MA Third Class Petty Officer Jesus Lopez US Navy / Japan Private Vincent Edward Marciano US Army / South Korea Major Jeffrey Meade US Air Force / Luke AFB, Phoenix, AZ ENS/O1E Elizabeth Moncada US Navy/USS George H. Bush @ Sea Specialist Edward Mutch US Army Reserve / Fort Dix Lieutenant David Frank Reilly, MD US Navy/Japan Private Anthony Rivera US Marines / Parris Island, South Carolina Clara Shurcleff US Marines Diana Usma US Air Force / Texas-lackland Private Clifford VanTassel US Army/Iraq Lieutenant Mara Wandrey US Army/Iraq Major Joseph Trynosky USAF/UAE If you have a relative or friend who is in the Armed Forc-es, please call us at 973-790-0288 and their names will appear in our weekly bulletin & we will be praying for them for their safety & their families. God Bless America!

Teen/Family Mass Once per month, Fr. Marc will celebrate a Sunday even-ing Mass at 7:00pm. It will always be the last Sunday of the month! Bring the entire family to the Mass, at this convenient time, or whenever you cannot participate in the morning Mass on Sunday! The following are the dates of the Sunday evening Masses for the upcoming months:

January 26, February 23, March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28

It is advised you place this reminder at a convenient loca-tion in your home, for your future reference. God Bless You. Fr. Marc

SAVE THE DATE Feast of St. Blaise / Sunday February 2

Blessing of throats at all Masses

On behalf of the entire parish com-munity of St. James of the Marches, I welcome Reverend Henry Pinto! Certainly, we are blessed to have such a fine diocesan priest as part of our parish family. May the priestly ministry of Fr. Pinto be immensely blessed, as well as each parishioner graced by his presence with us. Fr. Marc

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FEBRUARY 2020 Schedule Saturday, 5:30pm Bette Beagin, Helen Guarente, Jerry McFarlane Sunday, 7:30am Rosemarie Aulino, Joe Klunk, Marianne Lobue Sunday, 10:15am Sr. Anne Matthew Carlone, Pat Mullen, Antonio Vacca Sunday, 12:00noon Frank Mullen, Dolores Sheptock LECTOR FEBRUARY 2020 Schedule Saturday, 5:30 pm James DeSopo Sunday, 7:30 am Joe Klunk Sunday, 10:15 am Sr. Anne Matthew Carlone Sunday, 12:00 pm Orlando Callegari ALTAR SERVER FEBRUARY 2020 Schedule Saturday: 5:30 pm Xavier Colon Jeremias DelRosario Alyza Fontanez Angie Macias Sunday: 7:30 am Jerry Broniatowski Julian Lopez Derek Nguyen 10:15 am Ariana Arana Jorge Arana Justyn Guzman Darren Pereira 12:00 pm Danushka Antezana Robert Callegari Sammuel Camacho Christopher Saenz

Knights of Columbus News February Meetings: February 3 & 17 at 7:30 pm in the hall. (Please bring canned goods) Want to do some good deeds? Why not join the

Knights of Columbus Council # 6574? We are always looking for new members. Free cake, coffee and laughs at every meeting so if you're interested, please contact Membership Chairman: Vin-cent D’Antonio (201 745-3387)

St. James Scouts Troop 26 & Pack 26 Would you like your son to join the Boys Scouts or Cub Scouts? Please email Mike DiGiaimo at digi541@gmail.com or call him at 201-738-1826 (cell)

New Parishioners Wel-come!

The following have joined our Parish of St. James during the month of December/January We welcome them and know their presence among us will make this

Parish more Christ-like. All are welcome and we are grate-ful you are now a part of St. James Church. Christopher Casasola & Frances Fudot, Nicola & Amorina D’Ambrosio, Jaylene Estevez, Christine Irizarry, Katarina Lipat, Julieta Martinez, Marlyn Nguyen & Frank Trovato.

Rosary Altar Society News Rosary Mass, Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 12:00 noon. Recitation of the Rosary at 11:40am. Rosary meeting February 3 at 7:30 pm.

Religious Statue Restoration Do you have treasured statues that need a loving touch? Tom Aiello, one of our parishioners, has the ability to do this for you. Please give Tom a call at 973-557-3385 or email him at taiello1991@gmail.com for more details.

WEEKLY COLLECTION Sunday, January 19, 2019 Amount Envelopes Used Saturday: 5:30 pm $1,135 46 7:30 am $1,330 49 10:15 am $1,251 49 12:00 pm $1,186 49 Online Giving: $ 165 TOTAL $5,067 Mass Attendance: 496 Next Money Tabulators Group: St. Brendan

Knights of Columbus News The St. James Knights of Columbus are hav-ing their Annual Super Bowl Party in the parish hall on Sunday, February 2nd. Doors open at 4:00 pm. Come join in on the

food & fun. Door prizes, hot food, hot dogs, sand-wiches, beverages & other tasty treats are included. Tickets are $15 per person or $40 per family. Contact Vincent D’Antonio at 201-745-3387. The K of C are selling raffle tickets in the rear of the Church after all Masses. Tickets are $5.00 each for a large screen TV. Drawing will be at the Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 2. Winner does not need to be present.

MEMORIAL INTENTIONS SATURDAY MASS AT 8:30 AM

YEARLY: JANUARY / DECEMBER 2020 Brizzi & Simonetti Families, Father James F. Dolan, S.J., Giuseppe Dragone, Gabriel Dragone, John J. Griffin & Erin Ryan Gourley, Monsignor Michael F. Hart, John W. Krautheim, Sr., Father Bernard McKenna, Grace & Angelo Occhiuzzi, Michael Palarino, Jr. & Parents, Father Francis J. Reilly, Philip & Grace Sgobba, Krystle Marie Spinner, Jean Sprich, Jim Stuckey, Nunzio Vacca, Robert Varettoni & Family, Walter C. J. & Genevieve B. Wells, John H. Whit-ney, Sr. & Family, Stephen Wrazen & Family, Frank P. Zac-caria & Family.

MONTHLY: JANUARY 2020 William & Ernestine Colella, Anthony John Colella,

David Hesson, Sharon Gloor Hoffman, Stephen Joseph Jackson, Marta Lococo, Rinaldo Rascionato,

Krystle Spinner & Steven Tubman.

BULLETIN WEEK OF: JANUARY 26, 2020

Sacrament of the Sick To receive the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick at home, please call the Parish House. If you wish a visit for a family member who is hospitalized or homebound, we will be happy to bring the Eucharist to them. (973)790-0288.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Anyone wishing to become Catholic or who has not received the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation should call the Parish House for further information. Please call the Parish House to register.

Choir News Choirs meet every Sunday before Mass for practice. Children’s Choir at 9:30 am. Adult Choir at 11:15 am. New music practice is held once a month on the sec-

ond Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Consider joining Adult or Children’s Choir for singing every Sunday. You will be glad you did!

First Friday of the Month: Eucharis c Adora on a er the 8:00 am Mass.

Monday, January 27 8:00am The Holy Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, January 28 8:00am Peggy Fiorarancio (Anniversary) req. by Family Wednesday, January 29 8:00am Stella Cwiakala Marmo, req. by Pat Terranella Thursday, January 30 8:15am Special Intentions for Sabrina Figueroa (18th Birthday) req. by The Figueroa Family Friday, January 31 8:00am Special Intentions for Good Health of Matthew Ventrella Special Intentions for Our Servicemen & Service Women Serving Our Country Saturday, February 1 8:30am Memorial Mass 5:30pm Thomas Trommelen, req. by Rosalina D’Amante Genevieve B. Wells, req. by Nettie Whitney Gennaro Tolomeo, req. by The Trommelen Family Anthony DiPietro (Birthday) req. by wife, Marge & Sue & Tony Luis Flores (89th Birthday) req. by The Figueroa Family Laura Curcio (2nd Anniversary) req. by Diane & Dominick Capone Sunday, February 2 7:30am Sadie & Steve DeVito, req. by Steven & Linda DeVito The People of St. James Parish 10:15am Giovanni Tommasi, req. by Angela & Salvatore D’Amico Carmen LaMendola, req. by St. James Parish Charles Mahnken, req. by Pat & Karen Mullen Maria Aliano, req. by Maria Iacovo Antonio DeFabrizio, req. Maria Iacovo 12:00pm Grace & Angelo Occhiuzzi, req. by Family Salvatore Lacognata, req. by Maria, Enza & Marge Thomas Sullivan, req. by Fr. Marc Mancini Theresa Lynn Yost-Tsigounis, req. by The St. James Altar Rosary Society Maria Aliano, req. by Kathryn & George DiPasquale

Cenacle to Mother Mary Praying for Priests, Religious Life & Vocations. The Rosary is also prayed, every Tuesday at 7:30 pm in Church followed by Benediction. All are wel-come!

Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements must be made at least one year in advance. Please call the Parish House for an ap-pointment.

Sacrament of Bap sm Celebrated on the Second & Fourth Sunday of each month immediately after the 12:00 Noon Mass. Parents should contact the Parish House after the birth of the baby. Instructions for parents & godparents are held by appointments. Parents & godparents are expected to be

practicing Catholics; godparents must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to serve as a sponsor.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Tuesday@ 1:00 pm. Followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament @ 9:00 pm. Stop in & spend some time with Jesus.

2020 Mass Book The Daily Mass Record Book for 2020 is in the Parish House. Please stop in the office to arrange for your Mass intentions. All Mass requests are $10 for each intention. Sanctuary Lamp, Altar Bread/Wine are $20 each. Satur-day Memorial Mass Intentions are $10 for each month.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS - Weekend of a January 25/26, 2020 Grades 1 to 6

The 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matt 4 Next classes- Jan. 26 & Feb 2

Sr. Margaret Rose Buonaiuto, FMA Director of Religious Education Gail Monochello, Administrative Assistant

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ST. JAMES SENIORS The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13 at 1pm in the CCD building.

BREAKFAST CLUB/DECEMBER Thursday, February 27 at 9:00 am the Breakfast Club will meet at Cyndia’s for breakfast. For information call Janet Cozzolino 973-595-5746. All are welcome!

MONTHLY FOOD DONATIONS The weekend of (February 1 / 2) please bring a gift of Food Only or Food Gift Card (please drop into the collection basket) for the needy. Non-perishable, please!) Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Please

place them in the entrances of the Church. Immediately thereaf-ter, the donations will be brought to the CCD office.

Dog and Cat Items “Friends of St. Francis” is looking for items for dogs and cats. The weekend of (February 22 / 23 ) please bring a gift of dog and/or cat food, treats, toys, accessories, bedding, pet store gift cards,

grooming supplies. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

2019/2020 Confirmation Preparation Classes

Class will be held twice a month on a Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

February 4, February 18, March 3, March 17, March 31, April 14, April 28, May 12, &

May 19. Kathryn DiPasquale - Director of Confirmation

ACADEMY OF ST. JAMES SCHOOL NEWS / WEEKEND OF JANUARY 25 / 26, 2020

GOT FRIENDS?

If you know of anyone interested in attending our school next year please invite them to our Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House on January 26th at 10:15 mass. They will be able to: celebrate Mass, meet our staff, tour the school, see what our students are doing, shop at the Scholastic book fair. Refreshments will be served Refer a new family and receive a $50 school fees credit when they register their child. **Credit will be given for new family registrations only. New family MUST include your name at the time of registration.

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