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Saint Mary’s Church - Stony Hill Roman Catholic Church www.stmaryswatchung.org stmaryswatchung 225 Mountain Boulevard Watchung, NJ 07069 Parish Office: (908) 756-6524 Email: [email protected] January 12, 2020 Monthly Breakfast Sunday, January 12th 8 - 11 am In the Parish Center
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Saint Mary’s Church - Stony Hill
Roman Catholic Church
www.stmaryswatchung.org
stmaryswatchung
225 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, NJ 07069
Parish Office: (908) 756-6524
Email: [email protected]
January 12, 2020
Monthly Breakfast
Sunday, January 12th
8 - 11 am
In the Parish Center
Bereavement Group Cheryl Gatti 908-285-0330
Cemetery Sales Dick Dorsi 908-380-3321
Cemetery Concerns Pat Manfredonia 908-756-6524
Children’s Liturgy Melissa Camiolo
Covenant Committee Florence Larkin 908-757-4029
Finance Committee Nancy Finn 908-756-6524
Food Pantry Mary Ann & Tony Pangi 732-764-0264
Food for the Needy (SHIP) Bob Palasits 908-757-5728
Knights of Columbus Al Germaine 973-896-7250
Liturgical Ministries Peter D’Angelo 908-963-0436
Making Music - Roseann Sicola 908-755-2853
Praying Twice [email protected]
Moms & Tots Paige Jasaitis 908-753-0443
Morning Prayer Group Mary Cooper 908-561-0854
Music Ministry Suzanne Gallic 908-605-0097
RCIA/Adult Ed Anthony Pangi 732-764-0264
Religious Ed. Grade K-6 Catherine Cooney 908-756-6524
Religious Ed. Grade 7-8 Karen Dill 908-756-6524
Confirmation Program [email protected]
Seniors Group Pat Dorsi 908-917-5709
St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen Sheryl Szlosek 908-616-2697
Stewardship Committee Beth Mattiassi 908-561-0993
Youth Ministry Tina Kelly 908-756-6524
Ministry Leaders:
Rev. Msgr. William Benwell, OFS, Pastor 908-756-6524 ext. 12
Rev. Msgr. Eugene Prus, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Peter D’Angelo 908-963-0436; [email protected]
Deacon Walter Maksimik [email protected]
Frank Capobianco, Parish Buildings & Grounds 908-756-6524 ext. 10
Catherine Cooney, Director of Religious Education 908-756-6524 ext. 16; [email protected]
Karen Dill, Confirmation/Diocesan Catholic Schools 908-756-6524 ext. 11; [email protected]
Richard Dorsi, Cemetery Sales 908-380-3321; [email protected]
Nancy Finn, Communications & Technology 908-756-6524 ext. 14; [email protected]
Suzanne Gallic, Director of Music [email protected]
Pat Manfredonia, Parish Bookkeeper 908-756-6524 ext. 17; [email protected]
Susan Minogue, Organist [email protected]
Darrin Nelson, Adult Formation/Evangelization 908-756-6524 ext. 15; [email protected]
Nancy Stoll, Parish Administrative Assistant 908-756-6524 ext. 10; [email protected]
Welcome!
A warm welcome is extended to all who come to St. Mary’s-Stony Hill to join together in this community of worship and praise to Almighty God. We are grateful to our faithful parishioners and welcome our neighbors and guests who visit us occasionally. We want you to know that you are always welcome! All parishioners should be registered with the parish office. Please notify the parish office if you change your address or move out of the parish. Certificates of eligibility to sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation will be given only to registered parishioners who are active and practicing Catholics.
Parish Directory:
We offer religious education for children of registered parishioners who attend public school grades Pre-K thru 8. Preparation for the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation is also provided for students who attend Catholic schools. The Confirmation Program is a two-year preparation program. Students may not enroll into 8th grade, unless they complete our 7th grade program or attend a Catholic school. Please check our website or contact the Office of Religious Education at 908-756-6524 ext.16 for more information.
Religious Education
Sunday Eucharist Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 pm
Sunday Masses: 7:30 am | 9:00 am | 11:15 am
Daily Masses: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am Friday 12:10 pm; Saturday 7:00 am
Rosary prayed daily at 7:30 am
Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 pm (Also by appointment.)
Pastoral Care of the Sick and Homebound We are grateful to know if there is someone who
should be on our prayer list, or who would benefit from a visit from a Eucharistic Minister or anointing by a priest. Please ask the individual, or immediate
family member to contact the parish office. In an emergency, phone the parish office and select “9”.
Please use this option only for a genuine emergency requiring a priest.
Sacrament of Baptism Celebrations are held at 12:15 pm on the
2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. Contact the parish office for scheduling.
Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the parish office for an appointment at least
one year in advance of the planned wedding date.
The Baptism of the Lord
Monday, January 13 Saint Hilary
7 am Mass • 7:30 am Rosary 7 pm Religious Education Classes
Wednesday, January 15 Weekday
7 am Mass • 7:30 am Rosary 4 pm Religious Education Classes
7 pm Ministry Leaders Gathering II
Thursday, January 16 Weekday
7 am Mass • 7:30 am Rosary 10 am Seniors Group
Friday, January 17 Saint Anthony 7:30 am Rosary 12:10 pm Mass
Saturday, January 18 Weekday
7 am Mass 4 pm Vigil Mass for Sunday
Sunday, January 19 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am Mass; 9 am Mass; 11:15 am Mass 9:30 am RCIA
10 am Religious Education Classes (Sixth Graders in Class)
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
(Excludes WeShare)
Stewardship Reflection
And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
- Matthew 3:17
Two thoughts come to mind when reading this. First, God, Our Father, is so generous, that he gave his only son, whom he really loves, to us so that we can have eternal life with him in heaven. God, Our Creator, really loves us, too! Second, Jesus was obedient to his Father’s will, even to the point of death. This is a reminder that our own lives are pure gifts from God and meant to serve God and others.
Your Sacrificial Offering
Tuesday, January 14 Weekday
7 am Mass • 7:30 am Rosary 7 pm Evangelization Committee
New Altar Server Training
Training for our new Altar Servers will begin on Sunday, January 19th at 10 am in the church. All those in grades 4 and up who are interested in learning more about being an Altar Server are invited to join us — even if you haven’t already signed up. Hope to see you then!
From the Bookkeeper:
2019 Contribution Statements will be available for all registered parishioners to access via ParishSoft by January 15, 2020. If you haven’t already created your own account, detailed instructions may be found on our parish website (www.stmaryswatchung.org). Under the “Home” button, select “ParishSoft My Own Church”. If you have any difficulty or if you are not registered with the parish but would like to receive a statement, please contact Pat Manfredonia, our bookkeeper. You may reach Pat via email at [email protected] or by phone at 908-756-6524 ext. 17.
2019 2018
Weekly Offering Dec. 29 $ 7,487 $ 7,078 Christmas $42,249 $56,268 2020 2019
Mary, Mother of God $3,428 $4,088 Weekly Offering Jan. 5 $6,983 $7,697 Together in Charity $2,149 $2,486
St. Mary’s-Stony Hill, Watchung
Second Collection
Next weekend, we will have a second collection to benefit the Foundation for Catholic Education. Please see Bishop Checchio’s letter which is printed on page 6 of this bulletin. Thank you!
Bus Trip to the Rally for Life in Trenton
The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Human Life and Dignity will be running a bus trip to the Rally for Life in Trenton, NJ on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. The bus ride is free of charge, but since space is limited all passengers must reserve their seats. Passengers will board the bus at the Diocesan Center in Piscataway at 9:30 AM. The Rally at the State House begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM. Passengers will attend a small reception afterwards. The bus will bring everyone back to the Diocesan Center around 3:00 PM. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a seat please call 732-562-1543.
John thousands of Catholic nationwide in the annual Respect Life novena, 9 Days for Life, Tuesday, January 21—Wednesday, January 29. Get daily intentions, brief reflections and more. Sign up at www.9daysforlife.com!
Thank You!
Dear Friends, It is with sincere gratitude that we acknowledge your donation of gift cards and wonderful items for our moms and their children. Donations like yours change lives every day creating futures filled with hope for the women, children and men we serve while building strong family bonds to last a lifetime. Please visit us! Contact me to set up a time that is convenient for you. Every visitor that walks through our doors brings hope and hope gives us the power to see a brighter future. With gratitude, Noreen Whittemore [email protected]
Thank you for celebrating Baby’s First Christmas with us at the 9 am Mass on Sunday, January 5, 2020 ...
God’s Blessings to all the families!
January 12, 2020
TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNING
January 11 - 17:
For the respect and protection of all human life.
Agapito Aquino Joseph M. Angeleri Carmen Antonelle Josephine Balko Eloy Bello Rose Bello Buono David Bestwick Anda Braun Diane Brown Andrea Callejas Genna Camiolo Brian Carpenter Lorena D’Amato Calvin David Sophie Fiegenbaum Gregory Frisoli Denise Gilmartin Barbara Giordano Jennifer Gonzalez
Robert Gonzalez Andrew Greiwe Anthony Gottlick Shannon Hardy Eric Hartman Laura Hinkley John Hunton Carol Jacob Chet Janusz Federico Jarantilla Doris Kratson Eric LeGrand Anthony Leone Veronica March Cornell Marino Kesla Marie Martinez Daniel McCaffrey Grace Mitchell Brenda Mittenhuber
Carolyn Monday Clare Murphy John Oborne Donna Palardy Joanne Quense Walter Quense Rolando Severino Karen Shanahan Rose Simone Frank Skopowski Bessie Sullivan Marie Summa Emma Szanicz Pat Turner Richard Walters Maryellen Wilson
MONDAY, January 13 1 Sm. 1:1-8/Mk. 1:14-20
7:00 a.m. Ken Herrmann
TUESDAY, January 14 1 Sm. 1:9-20/Mk. 1:21-28
7:00 a.m. Angela Zuppa
WEDNESDAY, January 15 1 Sm. 3:1-10, 19-20/Mk. 1:29-39
7:00 a.m. Mary Sasso
THURSDAY, January 16 1 Sm. 4:1-11/Mk. 1:40-45
7:00 a.m. Josephine DiRosa
FRIDAY, January 17 1 Sm. 8:4-7, 10-22a/Mk. 2:1-12
12:10 p.m. Bernard Shenocca
SATURDAY MORNING, January 18 1 Sm. 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Mk. 2:13-17
7:00 am Barbara Conti
SATURDAY VIGIL, January 18 Is. 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor. 1:1-3/Jn. 1:29-34
4:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish and for Thomas Opalewski, Jr.
SUNDAY, January 19 Is. 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor. 1:1-3/Jn. 1:29-34
7:30 a.m Antonio & Elizabeth Greto 9:00 a.m. John & Mary O’Keefe 11:15 a.m. Linda Gagliardotto
Jan. 18 - 19
From today’s readings...
Let us pray for the sick:
Let us pray for those in the military:
May God bless you for your service.
L. Cpl. Joseph Butrico, USMC Corp. Michael F. Hogan, USM Edward Paul Louis, USA Eric Marsjanik, USN Eric Merkle, USAF Chaplain Robert Monagle, USAF Sgt. Patrick Noll USMC Pvt. Jonathan Sims, Natlonal Guard Morgan Slaninko, USN Capt. Daniel Szurick, USMC Major John Voorhees, USA Lt. Taylor Wing, US Army
4:00 pm
Mass
Eucharistic Ministers: C. D’Amato M. D’Amato
P. Hall T. Opalewski
Reader: M. Stoddard
Altar Servers: Z. Gallic
7:30 am
Mass
Deacon: W. Maksimik
Eucharistic Ministers:
J. Ebler N. Ebler
Reader: T. Appert
Altar Servers: Open
9:00 am
Mass
Eucharistic Ministers:
L. Grubman E. Lesaca B. Tozzi
Reader: K. Helewa
Altar Servers: D. Mayerchak
P. Memoli
11:15 am
Mass
Deacon: P. D’Angelo
Eucharistic Ministers:
A. Germaine M. Villa
Reader: M. L. Bujalski
Altar Servers: B. Touhill L. Touhill
“ This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” - Mt. 3:17
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