SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

April 22, 2018

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, Marie Bailey, Shirley Baldwin, David & Catherine Bell, Phyllis Bruzzese, Elizabeth “Betty” Cafiero, Arlene Calabro, Agnes Cookson, Ricardo Cruz, Catherine Cryan, Carmela Dacunto, Matthew Dallas, Jonathan DiPierro, Julianna Dubinsky, Sue Facarile, John Fayard, Danny Figler, Jeanne Germann, Martha Gross, Toni Hart, Jake Hoenig, Nikolai Hopkins, Eleanor James, Tom Keating, Rosemarie Kolessar, Veronica Kreutzer, Albert Larsen, Lucy Lavadera, Savira Londy-Eiben, Nikki Long, Arianna Louis, Rose Luberecki, Richard Mackie, Annette Marino, Michael Marino, Mario Medina, Danielle Mennona, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Paul Joseph Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Loretta Morabito, Michael Nichols, Josephine Pescatore, Linda Reynolds, Ron Ritter, Elijah Sabo, Peggy Schiller, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, John Tancredi, Carmela Torres, Emma Voss, Grace Wetzel and Pat Zipf

HYMNS: Gathering: At the Name of Jesus #726 Preparation: The King of Love My Shepherd Is #468 Communion: Shepherd Me, O God #459; Come to Me #461 Recessional: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #543

Collections

1st Collection $ 7,871.00

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday. The readings invite us to consider that by the Lord Jesus we are saved and that he cares for us. St John tells us through Jesus, the Father has made us his beloved children. Jesus himself says that he is like the shepherd who cares for his sheep and lays down his life for them. Sheep could wander off and become prey for lions or wolves or other wild beasts. The Good Shepherd finds the lost and saved them from certain destruction. Sheep are not endowed with GPS systems — once lost, they stay lost. It’s the attitude of Blessed Father Stanley Francis Rother who was beatified last year. Blessed Father Rother was born to a family of farmers in Oklahoma. He studied for the priesthood and struggled with the Latin. He attended Mount St Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. He chose to become a missionary and was assigned to Santiago Atitlán (translated St James Atitlán) in Guatemala. He learned Spanish and the local language, indigenous language, Tz’utujil and was able to preach and hear confessions in these languages. His experience as a farmer was valuable to the people there, he took care of his people’s needs even helping with medical care. There is no equivalent for “Stanley,” so they called him “Padre Alpa” translated as “Father Francis,” his middle name. Also he stuck out with his red hair and beard. During the civil war in Guatemala in the 1980’s, death squads targeted priests, nuns, and catechists. He eventually was called back to Oklahoma by his Bishop, for his protection, but he longed to return to his people. He told his brother, “Well, a shepherd cannot run from his flock.” Not long after his return to Santiago Atitlán, he was murdered by a paramilitary murderers who broke into the rectory. So today is a good day to pray that the Lord, through the intercession and example of Blessed Stanley Rother, raises up courageous men and women who will become priests or religious to do his work on earth and follow the Lord’s holy flock whatever it takes, at home and in the missions.

A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

Parish Intention of the month As we celebrate the most important event in our faith, that we resolve to keep this glorious mystery of the resurrection in our hearts and on our minds all year long

ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING Wednesday, April 25th 6:30 pm St James Church

Please call 732-521-1188 or email jamesthelessccd@gmail.com if you plan on

attending or need more information.

POPPY DISTRIBUTION

The American Legion Auxiliary Star Unit 127 will be distributing poppies for a donation after all Masses on April 28th & 29th. Proceeds go to our veteran related programs. Thank you in advance for your support!

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

April 23rd: MONDAY/ LUNES 279: Acts 11:1-18 Pss 42:2-3; 43:3-4 Jn 10:1-10

April 24th: TUESDAY/MARTES 280: Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1-7 Jn 10:22-30

April 25th: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES

555: 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 Mk 16:15-20

April 26th: THURSDAY/JUEVES

282: Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27 Jn 13:16-20

April 27th: FRIDAY/VIERNES 283: Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11 Jn 14:1-6

April 28th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO

284: Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1-4 Jn 14:7-14

April 29th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO

53: Acts 9:26-31 Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 1 Jn 3:18-24 Jn 15:1-8

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 29th

Monday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Donna Dennison r/b Theodora Sweeney Tuesday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Floyd Vivaldo r/b daughter, Elizabeth Wednesday St. Mark 8:30 am Elizabeth Dowe r/b Michael & Laura Widmer Thursday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Dorothy Mikolai r/b John O’Callaghan Friday Easter Weekday 8:30 am Kenneth Sikorski r/b Antoinette Intravartolo Saturday Vigil of Sunday 4:00 pm For the people of St James Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 am Madlen DeStefano r/b Tremarco/Roberts family 11:00 am Helen McCarthy r/b The Ludas Family 3:00 pm Geraldine DeLuca r/b M/M Mutone 5:00 pm William Naddeo r/b Bob Certo & family

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Bishop’s Annual Appeal Update

As of April 13, 2018: Parish Goal: $90,000.00 Pledged: $79,762.46 # of Pledges: 246 Percent of goal: 88.6% Please consider making a pledge to this very important endeavor. All pledges are deeply appreciated; big or small!

Ministry Schedule

Weekend of April 28th/29th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Altar Server

Saturday 4:00pm

Peggy Hughes Rose Corso Julie Ico Nicholas Fletcher

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 Kaitlyn Bartley

Martin Villanobos Sean Alvarenga

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

Desmond

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION Registration for the September, 2018 will begin on Tuesday, May 1st through Friday, May 25th. Spaces are limited. If you need to register your child for the program please contact Kim at 732-521-1188 or jamesthelessccd@gmail.com for a registration packet. New Students must be registered in the Parish and provide copy of the child’s baptismal certificate.

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Este domingo es el domingo del Buen Pastor. Las lecturas nos invitan a considerar que por el Señor Jesús somos salvos y que Él cuida de nosotros. San Juan nos dice que Dios Padre nos ha hecho sus hijos amados por Jesucristo. Jesús mismo nos dice que Él es como el buen pastor que cuida a sus ovejas y da su vida por ellas. Las ovejas pueden vagar y convertirse en presa de leones o lobos u otras bestias salvajes. El Buen Pastor encuentra a los perdidos y los salva de cierta destrucción. Las ovejas no están dotadas de sistemas de GPS: una vez que se pierden, siguen perdidas. Es la actitud del Beato Padre Stanley Francis Rother quien fue beatificado el año pasado. El Beato Padre Rother nació en una familia de agricultores en Oklahoma. Estudió para el sacerdocio y luchó con el latín. Asistió al Seminario Mount St Mary's en Emmitsburg, MD. Eligió convertirse en misionero y fue asignado a Santiago Atitlán en Guatemala. Aprendió español y el idioma indígena Tz'utujil y pudo predicar y escuchar confesiones en estos idiomas. Su experiencia como agricultor fue valiosa para su pueblo, y se ocupó de las muchas necesidades de su gente incluso ayudando con la atención médica. No hay un equivalente para “Stanley,” por eso lo llamaban "Padre Alpa", traducido "Padre Francisco,” su segundo nombre. También se destacaba por su pelo y barba roja. Durante la guerra civil en Guatemala en la década de 1980, los escuadrones de la muerte atacaron a sacerdotes, monjas y catequistas. Eventualmente fue llamado a Oklahoma por su Obispo para su protección, pero anhelaba volver a su gente. Le dijo a su hermano: "Bueno, un pastor no puede huir de su rebaño". Poco después de su regreso a Santiago Atitlán, fue asesinado por un grupo de paramilitares que forzaron entrada en la rectoría. Así que hoy es un buen día para orar para que el Señor, por la intercesión y el ejemplo del Beato Stanley Rother, levante hombres y mujeres de valor al sacerdocio o vida religiosa para hacer la obra de Dios en la tierra y seguir al santo rebaño del Señor en lo que sea necesario, en el país o en las misiones.

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

Intencíon Parroquial del mes Al celebrar el evento más importante en nuestra fe,

decidimos guardar este glorioso misterio de la resurrección en nuestros corazones y en nuestras mentes durante todo el año

EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA Para los niños que necesitan primera comunión mejores de 8 años o confirmación en octavo grado, Tendremos las planillas de inscripción para el programa de Educación Religiosa los domingos 15 y 22 de Abril después de la Misa. La directora del programa estará disponible para aceptar las registrations y contestar preguntas los domingos 29 de Abril y 6 de Mayo después de la Misa.

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 condición agonizante. Únete a nosotros para que esta per-sona reciba la Gracia Misericordiosa de Nues-tro Señor Jesucristo.

REFLEXIONES "Yo soy el buen pastor...y doy mi vida por las ovejas...y ellas escucharán mi voz". - JUAN 10:14-16

Cuando oras, ¿solo le pides a Jesús por las cosas que quieres? ¿Alguna vez le preguntas qué quiere El de ti? ¿Cómo escuchas su respuesta? Por lo general, la respuesta está en "susurros silenciosos", así que tómate tiempo todos los días, en silencio, para escuchar activamente su respuesta.

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Immaculate Conception School 23 Manalapan Rd

Spotswood, NJ 08884

Unlock The Magic of ICS!

Spring Open House Thursday, April 19th 9:00-11:00 am

Join us for school tours & refreshments!

Can’t make it to Open House? Visit www.icsspotswood.org to schedule a tour! We look

forward to meeting you and your families!

Stewardship Reflections “I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep…and they

will heed my voice.” – JOHN 10:14-16

When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in “quiet whispers”, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - PRACTICES

Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m.

First Holy Communion

Saturday, May 5th at 10:30 a.m.

Crowning of the Blessed Mother Sunday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. Mass

Following the Mass the St. James Religious Education Program invites all to join us in the Parish Hall for light refreshments.

Confirmation Information

Practices from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. April 23rd-Confession

Practices with Sponsor or Parent

4:30 p.m. Confirmation Session—Sunday, Aril 29th at 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Confirmation Session—Monday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation

Thursday, May 3rd at 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Catholic Relief Lenten Rice Bowls Many thanks to all those students and parents who donated money in our collection for the Rice Bowls during Lent. We will be sending

the Catholic Relief Services $1166.00. Thank you for your generosity!

2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Lighting a Fire in the Heart of Our World

It’s not too late to participate in the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have yet to make a pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so today and help us reach our goal of 100% participation. Every gift, no matter the size, is important and greatly appreciated. Ways to share our gifts:

PLEDGING: Choosing to pledge over time may allow you to be more generous. Monthly reminders will be sent through October 2018.

GIFT BY CHECK: Whether your gift is a one-time, paid-in-full gift or an installment of a pledged gift, please make check payable to Diocese of Metuchen Bishop’s Appeal and mail to PO Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000.

GIFT BY CREDIT CARD: Complete your gift and credit card information on your pledge card or visit our secure online giving site at https://diometuchen.org/BAA.

Gift OF APPRECIATED STOCK OR SECURITIES: Federal tax laws allow a charitable deduction for the full market value of stock or securities on the date they are gifted. For information on making such a gift, please contact the Office of Stewardship & Development at 732-562-2432.

NEED A PLEDGE FORM? – You will find a supply of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal In-Pew envelopes in the back of the Church or at the rectory. Completed envelopes can be dropped in our regular parish collection basket.

The Diocese of Metuchen heart burning within you

QUO VADIS DAYS June 25-27, 2018

Young men ages 14-17

You’re invited to spend three days living praying and interacting with priests, seminarians and faith-filled teens your own age. The days will include dynamic talks, a visit from Bishop Checchio, sports and activities, prayer, small group discussion and so much more. For more information, please email quovadis@diometuchen.org.