March 29, 2015 - Palm Sunday of the Lord`s Passion

March 29, 2015 - Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Emergency Information: In the event that the Church and Parish Offices are closed due to inclement weather or
other unforeseen circumstances, please check our parish phone number, visit our website and check our Facebook
page for updates and information. Please use your judgment when coming to Mass and remember that safety is
the primary factor.
PARISH AND SCHOOL ADDRESS:
935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Parish: Tel: 732-370-0500 Fax: 732-886-9336
School: Tel: 732-370-1515 Fax: 732-370-3555
Religious Education Office: 732-370-1515
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*Please note that the Church closes at 2:00 p.m. daily
except when there is scheduled usage.
Mass Schedule:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish
Holy Days: Mass times will be announced.
Reconciliation/Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Sundays: 10:00 a.m.
By Appointment: 732-370-0500
St. Vincent de Paul Assistance Hotline: 732-370-0098
If you require the emergency services of a priest, please
call 732-370-0500 ext. 3
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PARISH STAFF:
Pastor: Reverend John Bambrick, Ext. 218
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Fernando Lopez, Ext. 207
[email protected]
Weekend Assistant: Monsignor Joe Ciampaglio
Deacons: Frank Jackson, Uku Mannikus, John Wanat &
Rene Perez
Seminarian: Deacon Augusto Lorenzo Gamalo, Ext 208
[email protected]
Business Manager: Sherri Kroesch
[email protected], Ext. 203
Pastoral Associate: Jennifer Schlameuss-Perry
[email protected], Ext. 205
Pastoral Care Coordinator: Sr. Eileen Ivory, O.P.
[email protected], Ext. 206
Director of Music: Gina Corrao
[email protected], Ext. 217
Marketing: Olive Taylor
[email protected], Ext. 220
Parish Secretary: Pat Mulholland
[email protected], Ext. 204
Pastoral Associate for Information and Technology:
Anthony Gaudino
[email protected], Ext. 219
Youth & Young Adult Ministries: Joey Tun
[email protected], Ext. 202
School Principal: Elizabeth O’Connor
[email protected], Ext. 312
Assistant School Principal: Nancy Hegedus
[email protected], Ext. 313
Religious Education Director: Ronnie Perry
[email protected], Ext. 311
Sacramental Coordinator: Joan Myhal
[email protected], Ext. 314
Support Staff: Janel Tischler
[email protected], Ext. 318
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Below is a list of current Ministries here at St. Aloysius Parish. If you are interested in receiving
information on, volunteering for or receiving help from any of these Ministries, please call the
Parish Office and your information will be passed along to the appropriate contact person.
Altar Rosary Society
Altar Servers
Baptismal Preparation
Bible Study
Change-A-Life Uganda
Consolation/Bereavement Ministry
Catholics Returning Home
Christmas Adopt-A-Family
Evangelization
Faith Sharing Groups
Finance Committee
Fertility Support
Food Collection
Healthcare Ministry
Holy Name Society
Homebound Visits
Hospitality
Knights of Columbus
Little Children of God
Liturgical Ministries (EM, Lector)
Men’s Group
Music Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
RCIA
Respect Life
Religious Education
Social Justice/Service Projects
St. Vincent de Paul
Stewardship
Thanksgiving Dinner Drive
Ultreya/Cursillo
Ushers
Vacation Bible School
Welcome Ministry
Youth Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
The Sacraments at St. Aloysius Parish
Baptisms: We do not Baptize during Lent. The next available date for Baptisms is May 10. We generally baptize at
2:00 p.m. on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of most months. If you would like to arrange your baby's Baptism
please call the Parish Office. A baptism prep class is required.
Marriage: Couples should make arrangements and start Marriage Prep with the Parish Office at least one year in
advance of the planned wedding date and before finalizing any social plans. Couples must be registered at least
six months before booking their wedding.
Anointing of the Sick: No Longer Last Rites! If you are suffering from a terminal illness, have a chronic illness or
will be having surgery soon you can receive the Anointing of the Sick. There is no reason to wait until near death,
please call 732-370-0500 ext. 3.
First Communion and Confirmation: Please call Religious Education at 732-370-1515 ext. 311.
Adult Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA & Adult Confirmation Class): Please call Jen Perry ext. 205.
Reconciliation / Confessions: Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
By Appointment please call 732-370-0500.
Homebound Eucharist: We can arrange for Holy Communion to be brought to homebound
parishioners or those at a nursing home or hospital. Please call Sister Eileen ext. 206.
Sponsor Certificates: Only eligible registered parishioners can be given certification to be a sponsor for Baptisms
and Confirmations. Please call the Parish Office for more information.
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Protecting God's Children --To report the sexual abuse of minors call the diocesan hotline 1-888-296-2965 or
email [email protected]. Please note: The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse
to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.
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Dear Parish Family,
“Between hello and goodbye is I love you.” -Jarod Kintz
I think this perfectly sums up feelings we have about people who come into our lives for a time and then depart
for one reason or another.
On Wednesday March 18, Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. notified me of something both sad and wonderful; he
decided to appoint Fr. Fernando Lopez the Administrator of St. Agnes and O.L. of Perpetual Help Parish in
Atlantic Highlands. I received the news first with a great sense of happiness for Fr. Fernando. Becoming an
Administrator is the first step to becoming a pastor for the first time and it is a very exciting time in the life of a
priest. After my first reaction of joy for him, it set in that it meant he was leaving us! That is when I felt a tinge of
sadness but the reality is “Between hello and goodbye is I love you”, which our community can certainly attest to
in the ministry of Fr. Fernando.
Now of course, the custody battle begins over poor Dante - I am looking for a good canine lawyer if you know one,
LOL! I thought, ‘my gosh no one to greet me in the morning and evening with enthusiasm, no more white nose
smudges on my black pants, no more toys strewn around the house’. Life will suddenly be quiet at the
rectory. Both of them will be greatly missed but Fr. Fernando more.
He has been an excellent Parochial Vicar, brother priest and friend. I cannot even express my complete joy for
him at this moment in his ministry. The day after the Bishop notified both of us we were like school boys. We
took a ‘road trip’ to see his new assignment but clandestinely, since we were both sworn to secrecy.
Please join me in expressing our best prayerful good wishes to Fr. Fernando as he begins a new path in the priesthood. OL Perpetual Help and St. Agnes are getting a wonderful and warm new priest.
Peace and Good – Fr. Bambrick
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St. Aloysius Parish Collections
March 22, 2015
Weekly Offering:
$ 19,337.86
2nd Collection (Diocesan
Assessment):
$ 4,402.60
Online (482 givers):
$ 3,432.50
Thank you for your continued support.
Registered: 5700
Pledged: $50,417.00
Donors: 255
Paid: $30,648.20
Participation: 4%
% of Goal: 50%
Goal: $100,000.00
Thank you for your continued support
Wednesday - Tenebrae Service at 8:00 p.m.
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday - Passion of Our Lord at 3:00 p.m. (English) & 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday - regular Mass schedule (no confessions)
7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in Spanish
The St. Aloysius School 8th Grade Students will perform The Living Stations of the Cross in the Church on
Wednesday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to come.
It is the job of the whole community to initiate those who are in the RCIA process. Lent
is a special time of preparation for the Candidates and Catechumens who are approaching the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Please pray for them every day throughout Lent.
Loving Lord, You call all people to You. Thank you for helping Meghan, Greg and Ivan to hear Your call and answer it. Keep them faithful to Your Word as we draw close to the Easter Sacraments. Bless their families, sponsors
and all who support them in their faith. Let this Lent and Easter be a time of spiritual growth and awareness of
Your presence. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.
The Parish Office will be closed half day on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday in
observance of Easter. It will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.
St. Aloysius School will be closed from Holy Thursday through Friday April 10. It will reopen on
Monday, April 13.
Good Friday Fish Fry April 3, 2015 at the Knights of Columbus Council 6201 on Bartley Road in
Jackson. Seatings are at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Cost; ages 18 and up - $8, ages 9-17 - $4, children 8
and under are free. Buffet includes breaded flounder, popcorn shrimp, fish sticks, macaroni & cheese,
pizza bagels and more. Reservations are required - call Joe D’Angelo at 732-276-5170 or email
[email protected].
St. Aloysius Altar Rosary Society Essay Contest: Enter to win a one-time $1,OOO scholarship open to
all 8th grade girls in our Parish who plan to attend a Catholic High School in September, 2015. All
entries must be received in the Saint Aloysius Parish Office by May 1, Attention: Altar Rosary
Society. All essays must include the student's name, address and telephone number. Essays are to
contain a minimum of 500 words about “Pope Francis, A Pope For Our Times”.
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Week At A Glance
Mass Intentions
Sunday, March 29, 2015 – Palm Sunday
7:00 a.m. Anthony Primiano, r/o Mike & Debbie
Prendergast
8:30 a.m. Lucy & Carmine Falcone,, r/o Tommy &
Carol Ammirata
10:30 a.m. MaryEllen Caiafa, r/o DeNooyer Family
12:30 p.m. Hank Andreski, r/o Pam & Joe Lopez
3:00 p.m. Parishioners
Sunday, March 29:
7:00 a.m. Mass (Church)
8:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
10:30 a.m. Mass (Church)
11:30 am. Breaking Open the Word (School Cafeteria)
12:30 p.m. Mass (Church)
3:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish (Church)
Monday, March 30, 2015
8:00 a.m. Carmela Terranova, r/o Castronuova Family Monday, March 30:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
8:00 a.m. Frederick Melillo, r/o Pam & Joe Lopez
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
8:00 a.m. Grace DeVeau, r/o Thomas & Rosemary
Angell
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
8:00 p.m. Grupo de Oración (Oficinas de la Parroquia)
Tuesday, March 31:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
7:00 p.m. Catholics Returning Home (Parish Office)
Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Holy Thursday
7:00 p.m. Parishioners
Wednesday, April 1:
8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (Church)
8:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service (Church)
Friday, April 3, 2015 – Passion of the Lord
3:00 p.m. Parishioners
Thursday, April 2:
7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Church)
Saturday, April 4, 2015 – Holy Saturday
11:00 a.m. Blessing of the Food
8:00 p.m. Parishioners
Friday, April 3:
3:00 p.m. Passion of Our Lord (Church)
6:00 p.m. La liturgia del Viernes Santo (Iglesia)
Sunday, April 5, 2015 – Easter Sunday
Saturday April 4:
7:00 a.m. Narissi Family, r/o Barbara & Harry
11:00 a.m. Blessing of the Food (Church)
Kaminsky
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil
8:30 a.m. Dabbene & Loschiavo Families, r/o Shannon
& Joseph Loschiavo
10:30 a.m. Raymond Hook, r/o Pat & John Lionelli
12:30 p.m. Dorothy Marchuk, r/o Ann Finkbeiner
3:00 p.m. Parishioners
Weekly Readings - March 30 to April 5
Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25
Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21
Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Friday: Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42
Saturday: a) Gn 1:1-2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22;
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35
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We have many options for a long term remembrance of a loved one.
Annual Enrollment – 12 Masses celebrated the 1st Friday of each month at 8:00am ($25.00 donation for 12 Masses).
Spiritual Remembrance - remember a significant milestone for the living or deceased by dedicating the items we
use for worship. A card is provided noting the item and time of dedication, and the names are printed in the
bulletin.
The Gift of Bread and Wine – Can be offered for one week (Sunday through Saturday) for a donation of $50.00.
Devotional Lamps are silent sentinels lifting up our prayer intentions to the Lord even when we cannot be physically present in the church. You can honor or remember a loved one with one of the Devotional or Shrine Candles
in the Church.
Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Holy Family Devotional Candles will be lit in honor or memory of your loved one
($25.00 donation for one week)
Shrine Candles – Located at the entrance of the Church, these candles will be lit in honor or memory of your loved
one and includes a label listing your loved one’s name for a period of one year ($250.00 donation per year)
Stars of St. Aloysius – Honor or remember someone who may have been a light in your life with a light pendant in
the church. There are a limited number of lights available in several areas of the church ($500.00 donation).
Please call the Parish Secretary, Pat Mulholland, at the Parish Office for request forms & additional information.
In Memoriam
Anna Piancentino, Anne B. Binieck, John Lukosius, Regina Ward, Norman Banjany
Please remember in your prayers these friends of our Parish who have recently died. Please also pray for all the
deceased members of our Parish, The Souls in Purgatory, and those who died in the Service of our Country. May
they enjoy peace in new life with Christ Jesus.
Devotional Lamps - March 29 to April 4
The Blessed Mother Devotional Lamp In Memory of Harry Gibson, r/o Judy
Intercessory Prayers
Lord of Life, you desire wholeness for your people. Be with those who ask for help. Please bring health, healing
and hope to those in our community who ask for our prayers. Amen.
Terry Monk, Rose Hubit, Sergio Francavilla, Mike Scivoletti, Eileen McTague, Lillian Given, William Reid, Charlie
Kellner, Denise Thiel, Angela Tripodi, Joseph Alphonse Weikel, Diane Cross, Dominic Rufo, Ivan Sriwardena, Dave
Ferrao, Fred Johnson, Monique Hedegard, Bette Verticchio, Vocation Awareness, Julian VanMiert, Lawrence
Catalino, Mark Pesavage, Barbara Miller, Barbara DeLisio, Jose A. Rivera, Monty Williamson, Ginny Orr, Casey
Seymour, Russ Stewart, Anna Marie DeLeonardis, Joseph Koval, Jr., Paul J. Lopes, Rick Felix, Deborah Costa,
Joseph Costa, Patricia Nulty, Steve Hart, Jo-Ann Elardo, Amy Reed, Kevin Kavanagh, Craig Mazzola, Susan
Raimondo, Christine Bivona, Stephen Maraldo, Christine Spedding, Stephen Spedding, Lia Sorrentino, Tony
Novembre, Ed Tracy, Philip San Filippo, Ann Williams, Carmine Russo, Audrey Russo, John Godleski, Rich
Behnken, Richard Allen, Rebecca Carr, James Given, Brother Austin S.S.S., Lance Hilkene, Ivan Sriwardena.
*****Intercessory & Armed Forces Prayer List - You may have noticed that the Intercessory and Armed Forces
Prayer lists in the bulletin are growing. In an effort to update our records and allow for inclusion of all intentions,
we asked last week that you contact Olive ([email protected]/732-370-0500 ext. 220) to confirm that
you would like to continue to have your loved included in these lists in the bulletin. If your loved one’s name was
removed and you would like to have them re-added, simply email Olive and it will be replaced.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR ARMED FORCES ESPECIALLY:
OS2 David W. Beem
CLpL Eric Streiter USMC
GYSGT Chris O’Shea CPO Brian J. Mathieu
PO2 Selina Mathieu
LC Sean Ippolito
PVT Donald C. Cleaves CPT Chris Mision
SPC John E. Daly
MJR Daniel Murphy
LCPl Matthew Tracy
CPL Keith Arway
MSGT Arthur Beard
SSGT William Jansen
CPT Patrick Horan
SGT Daniel Sanchez, Jr.
1st LT. Ross Trampler LT Karen Sclasani
CPL Alex Raney
SSGT Philip Raimondo
SGT Craig Bauerlein
PFC Timothy Rodman Sheeran
SPC Daniel Beagan
SPC Martin M. Kabba
SFC Matthew Brickley PVT Angel Louis Merced, Jr
LT. Brian M. Schoenig LCpl Tyler-Pucilowski-Lawrence
PVT Kyle Haren
HTFA Kevin Thompson
22nd Engineering Clearance Company
CPO Christopher McCormack
WO1 Michael Lynch
CPT Thomas Dirienz
LT2 George Wolchko
SSGT Andrew Monigan
LCPL William Nelson
MJR Scott Davis
PVT John Jad DeStefano
MSGT Darryl Guppy
PVT Sean Brenner
LCPL Matthew Ribera
PFC Thomas J. Crennan, Jr
1LT– Laura A. Newman
CPT Patricia McDonald
SPC Johanna Lovallo
CDR Matthew James Bowen USN
PVT Michael R. Collins USMC
EM3 John Questel
PFC James Strong
SN Robert Titus
Cpt. Daniel P. Brady
SGT Michael Perez
OS3 Steven Chennells
LT Matthew Smith
CPT Michael Loconsolo
CPT Robert Murphy
CPL Brandon A Densmore
GM3 Patrick Bedrose
SFC Raymond Ostrowski
LT2 Robert F. Farrell
PFC Adam Felibrico
MSGT Leo VanMiert
SSGT Anthony Capasso
You may email updates, additions of the names of your loved ones you would like included in both our Intercessory Prayer
and Armed Forces Prayer lists to Olive Taylor at [email protected] or call 732-370-0500 ext. 220.
Welcome to our Parish
We welcome all new residents to Jackson, and invite you to become registered parishioners so that
you may receive all the benefits of belonging to a faith community. We ask that all families and
adult individuals be registered members. To register, please fill out a registration form which can
be found in the Gathering Space of the Church, or by stopping by the Parish Office.
We welcome the following newly registered parishioners: Richard and Kristin Clyne, Henrik and
Lisbeth Karlsson, Ralph and Catherine Lewis, Matthew and Kayla Guiliano.
Wedding Banns:
Jose Goncalves and Sunisa Mayid (2)
The Rosary Society has scheduled a trip to the TROPICANA CASINO, Atlantic City, for
Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The bus will leave the Church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person (Casino Bonus $25 Slot Play). For reservations, call Jean at 732-928-1351.
Little Children of God - Children from ages three to seven are welcome to participate in a Children’s
Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass throughout the school year. The children are dismissed to the Old Church before the first reading, and then experience God’s Word through song,
games and crafts during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. The children return to Mass after the Prayer
of the Faithful. Please Note: On Palm Sunday the children will be watching and participating in the Passion of Our
Lord acted out by friends and family members. There will be no Little Children of God Liturgy on Easter Sunday.
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Faith Formation
Calling all RCIA Old Timers! If you have gone through the RCIA process or Adult Confirmation Classes at
St. Al's or any other Catholic parish, we would like to invite you to a monthly gathering of "Keeping Current" which meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Office. We'll share our faith,
talk about our experiences since initiation, and engage in continued education in the faith. Our next session will be
Sunday, April 19. There is no need to RSVP, but if you'd like to, or like more info, please contact Jen.
Faith Sharing Group - The Merton Faith Sharing group meets each Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish
Office. All are welcome. If you would you like to be a member of this faith sharing group please call
Sister Eileen at the Parish Office on ext. 206.
God is Calling You!!!!! God calls each of us into a deeper relationship each day. If you are not Catholic, or
if you are a Catholic who has not received all of your Sacraments, come check out the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). See if full participation in the Church is what God is calling you to. Most Tuesday nights, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Office, we have informal sessions where you can come, ask
questions and find out if this is right for you. There is no commitment when you come to Inquiry, but if
you want to pursue initiation, we’ll tell you what steps need to be taken. Join us for Inquiry, check the parish website or call Jen for information. Our next meeting date will be announced.
Attention Catholics Who Are Not Confirmed… If you are an adult and have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation, this is the class for you. We meet most Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. (and once a month on the first Tuesday, at
7:00 p.m.). Our next meeting date will be announced. The class is conversational, adult learning with a little bit of
required reading. You will learn A LOT about the Bible, your faith and yourself. For more information please contact Jen in the Parish Office at 732-370-0500 ext. 205.
Breaking Open the Word...At Church! For years, now, Sr. Eileen and Jen have been offering reflection
questions on the Sunday readings for families to share at home. After the 10:30 a.m. Mass, Jen offers an
opportunity to Break Open the Word at Church. Anyone who would like to is welcome to join Jen in the
Cafeteria for a quick exegesis (explanation of the readings) and some questions for faith sharing. The
whole thing lasts approximately 30 minutes. We will provide questions for all age groups. You can sit with your
family, grab a group of friends, or meet new people to share with. For more information, contact Jen at the Parish
Office. No need to register for this--it will be pretty informal. Just come on by, and if you want to, bring a Bible!
Protecting God's Children - Making the Church a safe environment for all, particularly children and at-risk
adults, is a major priority of the administration and staff of Saint Aloysius Church. Please take a look at the
posters and "Safe Environment & Standards of Conduct Policy" that are posted on the bulletin board in the
Gathering Space of the Church. You may also see what we have in place by clicking the banner on our parish website, or typing in: www.saintaloysiusonline.org/protecting-children. If you have any questions or
would like to learn more about how to make our church, homes and community safer, please contact Jen at 732370-0500, ext. 205 or email [email protected]. Please note: The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to
provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.
The contemporary band will be taking a break throughout the Lenten season. Other traditional music will be provided at Mass and we will return for the 12:30 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday. New musicians and singers are encouraged to audition. Please contact Gina at
[email protected] to set up an audition.
Bible Study - Meets most 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (10:30 a.m.-noon) and Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 p.m.) of
the month in the Parish Office. Our next meeting dates will be announced. The morning group is studying Letter to the Hebrews and the evening group is studying Acts of the Apostles. Come for an informal exploration of God’s Word. Call Jen in the Parish Office, or just come on by!
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Outreach
Support Groups - St. Aloysius Parish is offering monthly support groups that take place on
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office. Please come to the front door of the Parish Office. All
groups are confidential. 1st Wednesday of the month is: Divorced and Separated (Apr 1). 2nd week
is Drug and Alcohol Recovery (May 13*No session in April due to facilitator being on vacation).
3rd week is Bereavement (Apr 15), 4th week is Well Spouses (for those caring for a spouse who is ill
or disabled) (Apr 22). For more information, or to register for the group you would like to attend, please call Jen at
ext. 205. Remember, there is hope. **Please note - In order to be able to continue with these support groups, a
freewill donation at each session is requested.
Is God Calling You? If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18
and 40, and you are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are
cordially invited to attend this month’s discernment meeting on Sunday, March 29 from 4:00
-6:00 p.m. at Holy Eucharist Church, Tabernacle, NJ. Join Rev. Andrew Jamieson as he shares in his ministry of the
priesthood, great conversation, and a meal. Evening concludes with a celebration of the Liturgy, marking the
beginning of the most solemn time of the Church year. Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office by
calling 609-406-7449 or [email protected]. Join us at this exciting time as you discover this
awesome way of serving the Lord and respond to His invitation! We look forward to seeing you!
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Donovan Catholic is offering a Spring Open House on Monday, May 4; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Come and
visit Ocean County’s only Catholic high school. For more information please visit
www.donovancatholic.com or call 732-349-8801. Attention all Vendors, Crafters and Flea Market
Sellers. Coming May 16 to Donovan Catholic-Griffin Grand Market. Reserve your spot now Outside
Space $35/Inside Space $45. Food–Music–Games for Kids. For an application and information
contact Erin 732-349-8801 ext. 2433 or [email protected].
Women of St Monica Sponsors a Mad Hatter Tea Party on May 9, 11:00 am. - 2:00 p.m. at St.
Monica Parish Hall, 679 West Veterans Hwy, Jackson. The Queen has decreed a Mad Hatter Tea
Party. It’s a very important date, don't be late! Help us by coming out and decorating bibs to be
donated to The Open Door Pregnancy Center while enjoying Mother/Daughter time. The center
is a non-profit Christ-centered ministry that helps with unplanned pregnancies and offers
counseling and help, free of charge. Finger sandwiches, snacks, tea, games, and activities for all ages. The event is
free of charge. Donations of one year or younger baby items are requested. Please feel free to drop off
wrapped and unwrapped gift donations at the back of the Church. We are also hoping you can offer these new
Moms some encouraging words to see the benefit of Motherhood and to choose life by writing a note with
thoughts of why you appreciate your Mom or about being a Mom. For further information, contact Eleanore
Althaver 732-691-5463 [email protected] or Mary Ann Tvaroha 732-928-2177
[email protected] . Wear a crazy hat for the tea party if you’d like !
The New Day Bereavement Support Group held by St. Mary’s Ministry of Consolation (St. Mary’s
Colts Neck) Invites You…to participate in a nine week program for those who are grieving the death
of loved ones and want to work through the tasks of grief in a structured way using the New Day
Journal, A Journey from Grief to Healing. The sessions include readings, reflection, sharing and
journaling. The program will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Spiritual Center’s Chapel every Tuesday, from
April 14 to Tuesday, June 2. For information and pre-registration contact Barbara Varga at 732-5448415 or Marilyn Simone at 732-462-8088.
Domestic Church Media - Experience the ‘Joy of the Gospel!’ Tune into Catholic Radio 89.3FM,
1260AM and listen live online @ www.DomesticChurchMedia.org. or download the WFJS smart phone
app.
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St. Aloysius School News (PreK 4 through 8th Grade) - www.staloysiusschool.com
Please continue to collect your Box Tops and
Campbell soup labels - they are important
for our programs to be successful. You can
deposit them in the collection box in the
Gathering Space or pass them on to any grandchildren, nephews, nieces and or neighbors that attend St.
Aloysius School so they can bring them to school.
Our school has a chance to earn even
more box tops just by you registering
your Price Plus card: Register your
ShopRite Price Plus card at ShopRiteForMySchool.com and select our school to support.
Shop for participating products at ShopRite during
advertised promotions using your Price Plus club card.
Earnings are automatically credited to our school.
Signing up and registering your card will earn our
school 5 box tops automatically. Ask family members
to register their cards too! Thank you!!!!
Registration for new students at St.
Aloysius School is now open. If you are
interested in registering your child for
the 2015/2016 school year please call the school office at
732-370-1515 ext. 312. If you would like to take a tour of
our school please call the School Office so we can schedule one for you.
The 8th Grade Class will perform the Living Stations of the Cross in the Church on
Wednesday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. All are
welcome.
St. Aloysius PTA would like to thank
Everyone who joined us for the recent Dining
to Donate event at Applebees. Your support of
these events is greatly appreciated.
Please visit our website at www.staloysiusschool.com or
Follow us on Twitter at @SASGators
Follow us on Facebook at Saint Aloysius School
Upcoming Youth Nights - Old Church
Senior AYM (Grades 9-12) - Most Sundays - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Next dates - Sunday, April 12
Junior AYM (Grades 7 & 8) - 1st & 3rd Fridays - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Next dates - Friday, April 17
*You do not need to register for any Youth Night—just show up!*
AYM is a place where teens are welcomed and accepted; learn about the discipleship of Christ and share their gifts
with each other and the community through fun programs, services and events.
St. Aloysius Young Adult Ministry - We offer a place where All Young adults in our Community
are welcomed and accepted; learn about the discipleship of Christ and share their gifts with each
other and the community through fun programs, services and events.
Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct,
love, faith, and purity.
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March 29, 2015 - Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Breaking Open the Word at Home by Jen Schlameuss-Perry
Today begins Holy Week. It is the most solemn, most important week in the Christian
calendar. We begin today with a Gospel—the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem for the
last time before He will be arrested. Everybody is glad to see Him, and cheers for Him as
He arrives—we do this, too, as we wave our palms. Then, Mass begins very much like normal. We have the second set of readings, starting with the First Reading from the Prophet Isaiah. It’s a foreshadowing of Jesus; telling
the story of how He would tell people the truth, and it would inspire them, but that eventually, people would turn
on him. The Second Reading, from Philippians, talks about how Jesus never looked for praise for Himself, but always brought people’s attention back to the Father. It talks of His self-emptying love for us—how He gave everything He had so that we would understand God’s love for us and we could be saved from sin. The Gospel is the
story of Jesus’ arrest, trial and crucifixion. The long version begins with the story of a woman who came to Jesus
while He was at supper, and anointed His head with expensive oil. She was showing Jesus respect and reverence,
and Jesus said that she (although she didn’t know it) was preparing His body for burial. He said that this simple
act of kindness toward Him was so important, that whenever the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection was told,
her story should be told with it.
Kids:
What was different about today’s Mass? What do the palms that you took home with you mean? What
does your family do with them? How did listening to the story of Jesus being arrested and killed make you
feel? Ask your parents to answer these questions, too.
Teens: The Second Reading and the Gospel are stories about self-emptying love. What do you think it means to
love this way? Can you think of some examples of people in your life who love this way? What are some
of their attributes? Remember—love is like candle light—when it is shared, it isn’t diminished, but instead, grows. Consider this when you are thinking about what self-emptying love means.
Adults: We know the story of the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus very, very well. We hear it twice this week, and
this happens every year! Why do you think the story of the woman who anointed Jesus is included in the
beginning? Why do you think Jesus thought it was important enough to be included in the Passion?
Women’s Club at Westlake - Women’s Scholarship Program - The Women’s Club at Westlake is
awarding scholarship grants to qualified female residents of Jackson, NJ, who are in need of financial
assistance, have been accepted into a post high school educational or training program, and meet
any one of the following categories:
- Currently completing high school, OR
- Currently working and planning to enroll in a program to enhance skills, make a career change, or desiring
further education, OR
- Not working but desiring job training skills or retraining, OR
- Registered in either public school or vocational school in a continuing education program.
Applications are available at: the Jackson Branch of the OC Library, the Guidance Offices at Jackson Liberty and
Memorial High Schools, Ocean County College, and Ocean County Vo Tech, and http://www.westlakegcc.com, the
Westlake Golf and Country Club home page. (Click on the link “WCSchShpAppl” found on the right bottom of
the home page, right above the Jackson temperature.) The deadline for submission is May 15, 2015.
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COMUNIDAD HISPANA DE LA PARROQUIA ST. ALOYSIUS
Domingo 29 de marzo 2015
Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor
El Padre John Bambrick nuestro párroco y yo el Padre Fernando, queremos invitarlos a que partcipen
de la celebración de la Semana Santa del 29 de Marzo al 5 de Abril de 2015. A continuación, encontraran los días y las horas de las celebraciones en Español.
Domingo 29 de Marzo, celebraremos Domingo de Ramos (procesion) a las 3:00 p.m.
El Viernes 3 de Abril celebraremos la liturgia del Viernes Santo a las 6:00 p.m.
Domingo de Resurrección, lo celebraremos el Domingo 5 de Abril a las 3:00 pm
CLASES DE PREPARACION PARA EL MATRIMONIO PARA EL 2015
Nuevo: Pre-Cana en portugues sera ofrecido en el condado de Monmouth Otoño 2015. Pré-Cana em Português será oferecido no Segundo Semester de 2015 Monmouth County. Para registrarse IIamar a Jossie Ruiz al
609-403-7151
Pre-Cana - 2015 (8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
27 de Junio - Catedral Santa Maria - Convento
149 Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
22 de Augosto - Madre de Misericordia, Centro Peter
Claver, 1419 Springwood Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
7 de Noviembre - Catedral Santa Maria - Convento
149 Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
Convalidacion (Prep) 2015 (Dos Partes)
*Parte 1: El Centro, Catholic Charities, 380 Broad St.,
Trenton, NJ
*Parte 2: Diocesis de Trenton, 701 Lawrenceville Rd.,
Trenton, NJ
Parte 1: 11 de Abril de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 22 de Abril de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Parte 1: 13 de Junio de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 17 de Junio de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Parte 1: 12 de Septiembre de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 16 de Septiembre de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Parte 1: 14 de Noviembre de 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parte 2: 19 de Noviembre de 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
INFORMACION SOBRE ANULACION MATRIMONIAL - Para mucha gente, el proceso de anular un matrimonio es
misterioso y está acompañado la mayoría de las veces de información errónea. Para disipar estas falsas concepciones, la Diócesis de Trenton ha preparado dos sesiones de información para la nulidad del matrimonio a todas
aquellas personas que están interesadas en adquirir más información sobre este tema. Para más información,
llamar al (609) 403-7165 o email a [email protected]. No hay registración formal.
ASISTENCIA CON LAS ESTAMPILLAS PARA COMIDA: Un representante del Banco de Comida de los
Condados de Monmouth y Ocean estará disponible el último jueves de cada mes en las oficinas de la
parroquia para responder preguntas y brindar asistencia a quienes lo necesiten. Este representante
estará aquí el jueves 26 de marzo de 12:00 p.m. hasta 3:30 p.m. NO se necesita pedir cita. Para mas
información comuníquese con Sonia Gonzalez al numero 732-312-3358.
MINISTROS Y SERVIDORES DE LA PARROQUIA
Rosalba Angeles + Freddy y Elena Carvaja + Enid Medina+ Kevin Carvajal (Monaguillo) + José y Melissa (Monaguillos)
ACTIVIDADES PARROQUIALES PARA LA COMUNIDAD (en las oficinas de la parroquia):
Estudio del Biblia: Domingos 3:30 p.m. seguido de la Santa Misa. Grupo de Oración: Lunes 8:00 p.m. Talleres de
Oración: Jueves 7:00 p.m. No se le olvide llevar el Boletín a casa para estar informado.
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Domingo 29 de marzo 2015
Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor
Aquello que Jesús dijo a sus apóstoles, “Tengo el alma llena de una tristeza mortal. Quédense aquí, velando”, hoy nos lo dice también a nosotros. En esta semana, la más sagrada del cristianismo, Jesús nos invita a entrar en su corazón, y
permanecer allí orando con fervor y reflexionando sobre los maravillosos acontecimientos que presenciaremos en estos próximos días. De esta forma podremos regocijarnos en la victoria pascual de Cristo sobre el pecado y la muerte, y experimentar el gozo de la reconciliación con el Padre.
Al crearnos, Dios quiso que tuviéramos una íntima comunión con él, pero en el Jardín del Edén, el cumplimiento
del deseo divino quedó frustrado porque el hombre decidió desobedecerle. Más tarde, en el huerto de Getsemaní,
Jesús pidió que si era posible cumplir la voluntad de Dios sin beber la copa del sufrimiento, que así fuera, pero
siendo perfectamente obediente, sumiso y unido al Padre, añadió: “Padre… que no se haga lo que yo quiero, sino lo
que tú quieres.” Cristo aceptó la decisión del Padre, aun cuando su humanidad ansiaba otra solución. Por nuestra
parte, si permanecemos en Cristo y deseamos de todo corazón cumplir la voluntad del Padre, también recibiremos
respuesta a todas nuestras oraciones. Jesús dijo “no se haga lo que yo quiero”, y por eso nos puede decir “Si permanecen en mí… pidan lo que quieran y se les concederá” (Juan 15, 7).
La condición para recibir respuestas a la oración es permanecer unidos a Cristo y nutrirse de sus palabras, su
Cuerpo y su Sangre. Así descubrimos que abrazar la voluntad de Dios es abrazar a Dios mismo.
Hoy y todos los días de esta Semana Santa, empéñese por mantenerse unido a Cristo Jesús, para que pueda apreciar mejor el misterio de la salvación. Sea uno con Cristo y conozca la bendición de obedecer la voluntad de Dios.
Entonces, en toda circunstancia, podrá decir: “Padre, no se haga lo que yo quiero, sino lo que tú quieres.”
INFORMACION PARROQUIAL
●El Padre Fernando estará disponible para confesiones todos los domingos a las 4:30 p.m. y después de misa hasta
las 6:30 p.m. De igual forma si necesita una bendición a su casa, visita o guía espiritual puede coordinar los detalles
con él después de la misa.
●Toda persona que desea el beneficio de algún Sacramento debe estar registrada en nuestra comunidad por lo
menos con tres meses de anticipación al sacramento o servicio requerido. Pero para asuntos de matrimonio -se
requiere estar registrado mínimo un año, y se debe hablar con el sacerdote directamente.
Requisitos para el Sacramento del Bautizo:
1. Estar registrados en la parroquia por lo menos 3 meses antes del bautizo
2. Registro de nacimiento del bebe.
3. uno o dos padrinos.
Requisitos para los padrinos:
A. Traer carta de la parroquia a la que pertenecen
B. Estar soltero (a) o casados por la Iglesia, no se permite ser padrino (a) quienes viven en unión libre o casados
por lo civil.
C. Asistir a la charla pre-bautismal con los padres del bebe.
NOTA: los niños y niñas de siete (7) años en adelante que no hayan sido bautizados, deben ser inscritos por los
padres al catecismo antes de recibir los sacramentos.
●ESTAMOS AQUI PARA AYUDARLOS. Si necesita ayuda inmediata con alimentos para su familia hable con el P.
Fernando. De igual forma usted se puede contactar con la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl de Jackson, que se encarga de ayudar a las personas que estén pasando por momentos difíciles. Para comunicarse con la Sociedad de
San Vicente de Paúl llame al Tel: 732-370-0098.
●Si usted está interesado en participar en la celebración de la misa ya sea como lector, presentador de ofrendas, o
en el coro por favor comuníquese con alguno de los miembros del Comité de Líderes.
●Por favor, si no se ha registrado aun, hágalo de Lunes a Vienes de 8:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. en la oficina parroquial. Si
necesita ayuda en español, pregunte por el P. Fernando. Si ya esta registrado y no le han llegado los sobres para la
ofrenda, por favor comuníquese con la secretaria a los números de la parroquia.
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