St. Bernard of Clairvaux - St. Bernard & St. Stanislaus Church
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© 2011 Bon Venture Services, LLC<br />
<strong>Church</strong> address: 1235 George <strong>St</strong>reet<br />
Offices and mailing: 368 Sumner Avenue<br />
Plainfield, NJ 07062<br />
908-756-3393 · Fax: 908-756-3059<br />
Website: http://www.bestchurch.net<br />
e-mail address: <strong>of</strong>fice@bestchurch.net<br />
INVITES YOU TO<br />
CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST<br />
SUNDAY: 8:00, 9:30, 12:30 PM in English,<br />
11:00 AM in Polish<br />
WEEKDAYS: Mon., - Fri. 8:00 AM<br />
SATURDAY: 9:00 AM, 5:30 PM for Sunday<br />
obligation<br />
HOLY DAY: VIGIL MASS AT 7:00 PM<br />
HOLY DAY: 8, 12 NOON, 8 PM in English<br />
9 AM, 7 PM in Polish,<br />
RECONCILIATION<br />
DAILY: BEFORE AND AFTER MASS<br />
WEDNESDAYS OF LENT: 7 – 8 PM<br />
SATURDAY: 5:00 PM<br />
SUNDAY: after the 9:30 Mass in Polish<br />
Special Penance Services Scheduled<br />
Seasonally in English and Polish<br />
TEACHING THE GOOD NEWS<br />
Pre-K and Kindergarten - Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 PM (seasonally)<br />
Levels 1 - 8 - Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:40 PM<br />
For information regarding Parish Sacrament Preparation<br />
Classes, which are held separately on Sundays, please call the<br />
Catechetics Center.<br />
CATECHUMENATE (RCIA)<br />
A process <strong>of</strong> faith building for those who would like to<br />
become members <strong>of</strong>, or for all who have not received full<br />
initiation into, the Roman Catholic <strong>Church</strong>. Please call the<br />
Catechetics Center for more information.<br />
BAPTISM<br />
Celebrated throughout the year in accordance with the policy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Archdiocese and to accommodate the needs <strong>of</strong> our<br />
Parish Family. Attendance at a preparation session is<br />
required. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment.<br />
We,<br />
the people <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Bernard</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Clairvaux</strong><br />
and <strong>St</strong>. <strong>St</strong>anislaus<br />
Kostka<br />
are a living Christian<br />
Community who,<br />
through worship,<br />
education and service,<br />
proclaim<br />
our faith in God<br />
and<br />
in our heritages.<br />
We are a “Living<br />
Mosaic <strong>of</strong> God’s<br />
People”<br />
who seek His promise<br />
<strong>of</strong> salvation.<br />
The <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Bernard</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Clairvaux</strong><br />
and<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>St</strong>anislaus Kostka<br />
Served By<br />
Rev. Frank Rose, Pastor<br />
frfrank@bestchurch.net<br />
Rev. Jan Krzyszt<strong>of</strong> Lebdowicz, Parochial Vicar<br />
frchris@bestchurch.net<br />
Rev. Anthony Sargent, O.S.B., Weekends<br />
Deacon Pierre-Jacques Merceus<br />
PARISH STAFF<br />
Beverly Cirino, Pastoral Associate<br />
bcirino@bestchurch.net<br />
John & Martha Nowik, Directors <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
and Divine Worship.music@bestchurch.net<br />
Patricia Cook, Office Manager &<br />
Sacramental Preparation,<br />
sacraments@bestchurch.net<br />
Linda Knowles-Mayers, Director <strong>of</strong> Rel Ed.<br />
religioused@bestchurch.net<br />
Chuck Ropars, Youth Minister<br />
Mark Nekhay, Youth Minister<br />
Mary Ellen Chanda, Trustee<br />
Johnny Skalski, Trustee<br />
Frank S. Kazmierski, Advisor<br />
Cathleen M. George, LCSW, LLC<br />
Parish Mental Health Specialist<br />
cgeorgelcsw@yahoo.com; 201.400.4651<br />
MARRIAGE<br />
Arrangements should be made with a priest as<br />
soon as possible. One year prior to marriage<br />
or as soon as Engagement is announced is<br />
recommended.<br />
MINISTRY TO THE SICK<br />
In the event <strong>of</strong> serious illness or when someone is<br />
hospitalized, the parish <strong>of</strong>fice should be notified. The<br />
Eucharist and the Sacrament <strong>of</strong> the Sick will be celebrated<br />
with anyone requesting them. Remember, the Hospital cannot<br />
notify us on their own.<br />
YOUTH MINISTRY<br />
The Youth Mass is at 9:30 AM on Sundays and “Get-A-Grip,”<br />
grades 7-12, meets for Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word during the Mass<br />
on the first Sunday <strong>of</strong> the month. Youth in grades 9-12 meet<br />
at scheduled intervals.<br />
OFFICE HOURS<br />
Office Address: 368 Sumner Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062<br />
Sunday: 9:00AM – 12 noon<br />
Monday thru Thursday 9:00AM – 8:00PM<br />
Friday 9:00AM – 2:00PM<br />
Saturday: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
CHOIR<br />
We are fortunate enough to have a Parish Choir that has a full<br />
multi-lingual repertoire, as well as a Junior Choir . The Choir<br />
rehearses on Thursday at 7:30 PM, and the Junior Choir on<br />
Wednesday at 7:40 PM., following Religious Education Class.<br />
Instrumentalists are welcomed, either to play solo or with our<br />
choir. A parish orchestra made up <strong>of</strong> children and adults<br />
rehearses and performs several times during the year. For<br />
more information, or to volunteer, please call John or Martha<br />
Nowik after Mass or at the Parish Office.<br />
PARISH REGISTRATION<br />
New parishioners are most welcome and are encouraged to call<br />
the parish <strong>of</strong>fice and make an appointment to register. When you<br />
are moving from the parish, please notify the parish <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES<br />
Call the Office during regular hours.<br />
Saturday, June 1<br />
9:00AM…Albert Carella, req. Kathy Merklinger<br />
5:30PM…Frank Graziadio, req. Wife and Daughter<br />
Sunday, June 2..The Most Holy Body and Blood <strong>of</strong> Christ<br />
“Corpus Christi”<br />
8:00AM....Mary and Charles Higgins, req. Muriel Siccardi<br />
9:30AM....People <strong>of</strong> the Parish, req. Rosary Society<br />
11:00AM..Bronislawa Januszko, req. Michniuk Family<br />
12:30PM..Elsie Petraskiewckz, req. Bob and Johanna Merkle<br />
Monday, June 3<br />
8:00AM…Rose Lella, req. On<strong>of</strong>rio Lella<br />
Tuesday, June 4<br />
8:00AM…Mario and Angela Negri, req. Family<br />
Wednesday, June 5<br />
8:00AM…Mary Casendino, req.<br />
Tom and Josephine Dellaventura<br />
Thursday, June 6<br />
8:00AM…Traci Illardo, req. Beverly and Peter Cirino<br />
Friday, June 7…First Friday<br />
8:00AM…Mark Haudenschild, req. Patricia Cook<br />
7:00PM…(Pol)..Deceased members <strong>of</strong> the Pierzchala,<br />
Porada, Goclan, and Wantrych Families,<br />
req. Malgorzata Porada<br />
Saturday, June 8<br />
9:00AM…Marie and <strong>St</strong>an <strong>St</strong>anley, req. Johanna and Bob<br />
12noon…Baptism <strong>of</strong> the Gonzalez Twins<br />
5:30PM…Frank Meeks, req. Doreen Kruse<br />
Sunday, June 9..The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<br />
8:00AM....Maria Giuseppa, req. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Simeone<br />
9:30AM....Cara Jennings, req. Family<br />
11:00AM..Adam Trzesniowski, req. Maria Trzesniowski<br />
12:30PM..Frank Polizzano, req. Family<br />
STEWARDSHIP AND TITHING<br />
<strong>St</strong>ewardship calls us to freely give <strong>of</strong> our time, talent, and<br />
treasure for the good <strong>of</strong> our parish family and community.<br />
God gives us everything! I give Him back my tithe. Tithing<br />
is God’s plan to support His <strong>Church</strong>. Full tithing means 10%<br />
<strong>of</strong> gross income to God – 5% for your parish church and 5 %<br />
for other charities.<br />
VOCATIONS<br />
Those who are recognizing the call to the priesthood,<br />
deaconate, or the religious life are invited to speak to a priest<br />
or contact the Archdiocesan Vocations Office at 973-497-<br />
4365, or at www.rcan.org/vocation/index.htm.<br />
ST. BARTHOLOMEW ACADEMY<br />
2032 Westfield Ave., Scotch Plains NJ<br />
908-322-4265 OR WWW.STBACADEMY.ORG<br />
The Tabernacle Candle will burn this week In Memory <strong>of</strong><br />
Cara Jennings at the request <strong>of</strong> Family.<br />
The Bread and Wine used at Mass for the month <strong>of</strong> June will<br />
be In Memory <strong>of</strong> BetteAnn Reeves at the request <strong>of</strong> Mary<br />
and Gloria.<br />
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for those whose health<br />
is challenged in any way.<br />
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for all the faithful<br />
departed especially Anthony Maddalone, Sr.<br />
MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST<br />
First Reading: Genesis 14:18- 20<br />
Melchizedek, a priest <strong>of</strong> God, prayed that Abram<br />
would be blessed by God. He also praised God for<br />
delivering Abram's foes into his hands.<br />
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23- 26<br />
Paul describes Jesus' actions during the last supper.<br />
Jesus broke bread and said it was his body given for<br />
us, asking that we do the same in remembrance <strong>of</strong><br />
him. He then passed the cup and called it his blood.<br />
Jesus then asked us to break bread in this manner to<br />
remember his death until he returns.<br />
Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17<br />
Jesus spoke to a large crowd when his disciples<br />
asked that he dismiss the people to give them a<br />
chance to find food and lodging. Jesus asked the<br />
disciples to give the crowd something to eat, but they<br />
had only five loaves <strong>of</strong> bread and two fish. Jesus<br />
then blessed and distributed the food, which fed<br />
about 5,000 people. Twelve baskets were then<br />
collected from what was left over.
Proboszcz Parafii<br />
Ks. Frank Rose<br />
E-mail: frfrank@bestchurch.net<br />
Duszpasterz Polski<br />
Ks. Jan Krzyszt<strong>of</strong> Lebdowicz<br />
Cell: 908 405 8030<br />
Tel: 908 756 3393 ext. 33<br />
E-mail: jklebdo@hotmail.com lub frchris@ bestchurch.com<br />
Kancelaria Parafialna<br />
368 Sumner Avenue<br />
Plainfield, NJ 07062<br />
Tel: 908 756 3393<br />
Fax: 908 756 3059<br />
E-mail: <strong>of</strong>fice@ bestchurch.net<br />
<strong>St</strong>rona internetowa: www. bestchurch.net<br />
Godziny otwarcia:<br />
Niedziele - od 9:30AM do 1:00PM<br />
Od Poniedziałku do Środy - 9:00AM do 8:00PM<br />
Czwartki - od 9:00AM do 5:00PM<br />
Piątki - od 9:00AM do 1:00PM<br />
Soboty - 9:30AM do 1:00PM<br />
Msze Święte Niedzielne<br />
5:30PM (msza wigilijna w soboty) - w języku angielskim<br />
8:00AM - w języku angielskim<br />
9:30AM - z liturgią słowa dla dzieci - w języku angielskim<br />
11:00AM - z liturgią słowa dla dzieci - w języku polskim<br />
12:30PM - w języku angielskim<br />
Msze Święte w dni powszednie - w języku angielskim:<br />
Od poniedziałku do piątku – 8:00AM<br />
W soboty – 9:00AM<br />
Msze Święte w Pierwsze Piątki Miesiąca<br />
7:00PM – w języku polskim (poza lipcem i sierpniem)<br />
Msze Święte w święta kościelne<br />
W wigilię uroczystości:<br />
7:00PM – w języku angielskim<br />
W dzień uroczystości:<br />
8:00AM – w języku angielskim<br />
9:00AM – w języku polskim<br />
12:00 w południe – w języku angielskim<br />
7:00PM – w języku polskim<br />
8:00PM – w języku angielskim<br />
Spowiedź Święta<br />
Ze spowiedzi świętej można skorzystać w soboty od godz. 5:00PM w<br />
języku angielskim a w języku polskim w niedziele po mszy świętej o<br />
godz. 9:30AM (ok.10:30AM) – należy poprosić księdza!<br />
Sakrament Chrztu Świętego<br />
Udzielany jest we wszystkie niedziele roku. Rodzice wraz<br />
z chrzestnymi powinni uczestniczyć w nauce przed chrztem dziecka,<br />
na którą należy uprzednio się umówić.<br />
Duszpasterstwo chorych<br />
Prosimy o powiadamianie parafii o tych, którzy z powodu wieku czy<br />
choroby - na stałe czy czasowo - skazani są na pobyt w domu, lub w<br />
szpitalu i nie mogą uczestniczyć w liturgii Mszy Świętej w kościele.<br />
Chcemy ich odwiedzać, zanosić komunię świętą, służyć spowiedzią,<br />
czy sakramentem chorych.<br />
Sakrament Małżeństwa<br />
Narzeczeni zamierzający przyjąć ten sakrament powinni zgłosić się do<br />
księdza na rok wcześniej, aby odbyć odpowiednie przygotowanie.<br />
Katechizacja<br />
Rodzice dzieci w wieku szkolnym zobowiązani są do posyłania ich na<br />
katechizację w ciągu roku szkolnego. Istnieje też możliwość nauki dla<br />
dzieci przedszkolnych. Katechizacja odbywa się w środy każdego<br />
tygodnia w godzinach od 6:30 do 7:40PM.<br />
Katechumenat (RCIA)<br />
Także dorośli, którzy chcieliby przyjąć sakramenty inicjacji<br />
chrześcijańskiej (chrzest, bierzmowanie, eucharystię) powinni odbyć<br />
odpowiednie przygotowanie.<br />
Spotkania młodzieży<br />
Młodzież klas 9-12 spotyka się w pierwsze niedziele miesiąca na mszy<br />
świętej o godz. 9:30AM, w czasie której ma specjalną liturgię słowa.<br />
Inne spotkania według ustalanego rozkładu.<br />
Liturgia Słowa dla dzieci<br />
Odbywa się ona w każdą niedzielę roku szkolnego podczas mszy<br />
świętych w języku polskim lub w języku angielskim. Prosimy o<br />
zgłaszanie dzieci do udziału w tej formie katechizacji.<br />
Chóry parafialne<br />
W naszej parafii działa Chór Parafialny śpiewający repertuar<br />
wielojęzyczny oraz Chór Dziecięcy. Prosimy chętnych - zarówno dzieci<br />
jak i dorosłych - o zaangażowanie się w tę działalność. Mile widziane<br />
są osoby grające na instrumentach.<br />
Próby prowadzą Państwo Martha i John Novik a odbywają się<br />
w środy po lekcjach religii, chór dziecięcy a w czwartki, o godz.<br />
7:30PM chór dorosłych.<br />
Szkoła Polska<br />
Zajęcia w Polskiej Szkole działającej przy naszej Parafii odbywają się<br />
w każdy poniedziałek w okresie roku szkolnego od godz. 5:30 do<br />
8:00PM.<br />
Zapisy do parafii<br />
Zachęcamy nowych parafian do zapisania się do parafii. Potwierdzenie<br />
przynależności do parafii poprzez zapisanie się do niej jest rzeczą<br />
ważną, gdyż zaznacza naszą obecność we wspólnocie oraz wyraża<br />
wolę jej budowania. Prosimy również o powiadamianie parafii o<br />
zmianie miejsca zamieszkania czy numeru telefonu.<br />
Wspieranie parafii<br />
Jesteśmy wezwani do dobrowolnego poświęcenia swego czasu,<br />
talentów i dóbr dla dobra rodziny parafialnej i wsólnoty. Bóg daje nam<br />
wszystko! My winniśmy oddać Mu dziesięcinę. Dziesięcina – to Boży<br />
plan wspierania Jego Kościoła. Dosłownie dziesięcina oznacza 10%<br />
swoich zarobków: 5% na wsparcie kościoła parafialnego a 5% na<br />
pomoc charytatywną.<br />
Powołania<br />
Osoby, które rozpoznają w sobie powołanie do kapłaństwa, diakonatu,<br />
czy życia zakonnego zapraszamy do rozmowy z księdzem lub do<br />
kontaktu z Archidiecezialnym Referatem Powołań, tel. 973 497 4365,<br />
albo na stronie internetowej www.rcan.org/vocation/index.htm.<br />
Zaświadczenia o sponsorstwie<br />
Parafianie zarejstrowani i aktywni w życiu parafii mogą otrzymać<br />
zaświadczenia o składanych na parafię <strong>of</strong>iarach. W tej sprawie<br />
prosimy o kotakt z kancelarią parafialną
Liturgia Tygodnia<br />
Uroczystość Najświętszego Ciała i Krwi Chrystusa<br />
Swięto Bożego Ciała<br />
02 czerwca 2013<br />
Gdy Kościół sprawuje Ofiarę Eucharystyczną, wspomina<br />
wielkie dzieło zbawienia, dzięki któremu żyje - śmierć Jezusa<br />
na krzyżu i Jego zmartwychwstanie. Chrystus jest obecny nie<br />
tylko we wspomnieniach i wierze tych, którzy gromadzą się,<br />
aby sprawować Eucharystyczną Ofiarę Mszy Świętej. Sobór<br />
Watykański II mówi o rzeczywistej i wielorakiej obecności<br />
Chrystusa: w osobie odprawiającego kapłana, pod postaciami<br />
eucharystycznymi w czytanym i przepowiadanym słowie Pisma<br />
Świętego, i wreszcie w modlitwie i śpiewie zgromadzonej<br />
społeczności. Ona sama jest Ciałem Chrystusa. <strong>St</strong>aje się nim<br />
przez przyjmowanie Najświętszego Sakramentu Ciała i Krwi<br />
Pańskiej: czerpie z niego życie Boże, trwa we wspólnocie z<br />
Chrystusem i z tymi, którzy posilają się tym samym Chlebem<br />
Eucharystycznym. To, co w tajemniczy sposób stało się z nami<br />
we chrzcie świętym, w Eucharystii dochodzi do dojrzałości, a<br />
nawet przejawia się na zewnątrz: nasze złączenie się z<br />
Chrystusem i włączenie w Jego Ciało Mistyczne, czyli Kościół.<br />
W Uroczystość Bożego Ciała<br />
Msza święta w języku Polskim<br />
o godz. 11:00 rano<br />
z procesją eucharystyczną.w kościele.<br />
03 czerwca - Poniedziałek<br />
Wspomnienie św. Karola Lwangi z Ugandy<br />
Był przełożonym paziów królewskich, spośród których wielu prxyjeło<br />
chrxześcijaństwo. Zginął śmiercią męczeńską w 1886 roku razem z 21<br />
innymi chrześcijanami. Kanonizowani w 1964 roku przez Pawła VI<br />
jako pierwsi męczennicy Czarnej Afryki.<br />
04 czerwca - Wtorek<br />
Wspomnienie św. Franciszka Caracciolo<br />
Żył w latach 1563-1608 we Włoszech. Założył zgromadzenie<br />
Kanoników Regularnych zobowiązując ich do opieki nad biednymi i<br />
chorymi.<br />
05 czerwca – Środa<br />
Wspomnienie św. Bonifacego<br />
Apostoł Niemiec, rodem z Anglii. W 754 roku wraz z 52 towarzyszami<br />
został zamordowany przez pogan. Ciało jego spoczywa w Fuldzie,<br />
gdzie na corocznej pielgrzymce zbiera się episkopat niemiecki.<br />
06 czerwca - Czwartek<br />
Wspomnienie św. Norberta (1082-1134)<br />
Niemiecki kaznodzieja wędrowny; później arcybiskup Magdeburga;<br />
założyciel Norbertanów<br />
07 czerwca – I Piątek miesiąca<br />
Wspomnienie św. Roberta<br />
Był opoatem cystersów w Newminster (Anglia). Zmarł 1159 roku<br />
Pierwszy Piątek Miesiąca<br />
Na nabożeństwo ku czci Najświętszego Serca Pana<br />
Jezusa zapraszamy o godz. 7:00 wieczorem.<br />
Po mszy świętej kolejne spotkanie ewangelizacyjne z<br />
okazji Roku wWary.<br />
08 czerwca - Sobota<br />
Wspomnienie św. Justyna, męczennika<br />
Filoz<strong>of</strong> rzymski, ścięty mieczem ok. 165 roku<br />
Z życia wspólnoty parafialnej<br />
Katechizacja<br />
Bardzo prosimy o zapisywanie dzieci na katechizacje na rok<br />
przyszły co pomoże nam w dobrym przygotowaniu się do tych<br />
zajęć. Rodziców zapisujących dzieco po raz pierwszy prosimy<br />
o dostarczenie metryki chrztu dziecka. Opłaty za katechizację<br />
mogą być dokonane później ale zapisu prosimy dokonać już<br />
teraz.<br />
Szkoła Polska<br />
Bardzo prosimy wszystkich zainteresowanych rodziców o<br />
zapisywanie dzieci do Polskiej Szkoły działającej przy naszej<br />
parafii. Informujemy również, ze w poniedziałek, 20 maja,<br />
grono pedagogiczne dokonało wyboru nowego Dyrektora<br />
Szkoły, Pana Janusza Skalskiego (tel. 908 884 3220) oraz<br />
Zastępcy Dyrektora, Panią Annę Benewiat (908 812 8114).<br />
W sprawie zapisów prosimy się z nimi kontaktować.<br />
Uczcijmy Absolwentów<br />
Prosimy o podawanie imion i nazwisk tych członków naszych<br />
rodzin, którzy w tym roku kończą szkołę podstawową, średnią<br />
czy studia wyższe. W specjalnym biuletynie uczcić chemy ich<br />
osiągnięcia.<br />
Kalendarium Parafialne – Zamawianie Mszy<br />
Wszystkie organizacje parafialne proszone są o<br />
przedstawienie w Kancelarii Parafialnej planowanych zajęć do<br />
dnia 15 czerwca, aby zarezerwować sobie terminy<br />
planowanych wydarzeń. Informujemy też, że można już<br />
zamawiać msze święte na rok 2014.<br />
Spotkania Ewangelizacyjne w Roku Wiary<br />
(w języku polskim)<br />
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WORD<br />
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION<br />
Re-registration continues. Re-registration will allow us to<br />
properly prepare for September classes. First-time<br />
students should provide a baptismal certificate for<br />
registration and all the necessary paperwork will be given to<br />
you when you either register or re-register your child.<br />
Registration can be completed at the Parish Office.<br />
Payment is not necessary at this time if that is a problem<br />
but registration is.<br />
CHAPEL AND LITURGY OF THE WORD ON SUNDAYS<br />
Chapel and Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word which our youngsters<br />
participate in on Sunday mornings, will conclude on<br />
Sunday, June 16 th , and take a summer break.<br />
ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS<br />
• Rosary Sunday is this Sunday, June 2 nd at the 9:30<br />
Mass followed by assembling toiletries for Bridges<br />
Outreach.<br />
• Rosary Potluck on Tuesday, June 4 th at 5:30 PM.<br />
• Rosary Society to pray the Rosary at 7 PM on<br />
Thursday, May 30 th .<br />
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS<br />
The Knights <strong>of</strong> Columbus will hold their next regular<br />
monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11 th at 8 PM in the<br />
Parish Center.<br />
PAT COOK IS MOVING<br />
Pat Cook, who has served the Parish in so many ways, and<br />
is currently our Office Manager and has overseen<br />
Sacramental Preparation, is moving from the area at the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> June. On this Sunday, June 2 nd , after the 9:30 Mass,<br />
if you would like to wish Pat well, we will have “c<strong>of</strong>fee and”<br />
in the cafeteria. Please feel free to join us.<br />
Pat has participated in so many Ministries in our Parish and<br />
has shared her talent in the Choir as well. She has never<br />
been one to step back from giving <strong>of</strong> her time, talents, and<br />
treasure for the good <strong>of</strong> the Parish Family. Her willingness<br />
to extend a helping hand to all will be sorely missed. Our<br />
prayer is that she will enjoy her time with family and<br />
perhaps have some time to “kick-back” a little; something<br />
she so richly deserves.<br />
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL<br />
The Appeal continues and at this time the administration <strong>of</strong><br />
the Appeal will begin to be in touch with previous donors<br />
who have not taken the opportunity to participate this year<br />
as a way <strong>of</strong> reminding them <strong>of</strong> the Appeal and all that is<br />
does.<br />
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS<br />
Beginning on Monday, June 17 th we will have shortened<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice hours. The Parish Office will be open on Monday<br />
through Thursday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The Office will be<br />
closed Friday through Sunday. The phones will be<br />
answered automatically and you will be able to leave a<br />
message for whomever you would like to reach, and we will<br />
return calls. Emergencies will be promptly handled, as<br />
always.<br />
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY<br />
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will take a summer recess from<br />
their meetings and resume in September. However, if you<br />
would like to knit or crochet over the summer, please do not<br />
hesitate to get in touch with the <strong>of</strong>fice and we will provide<br />
you with the necessary information regarding what you<br />
might work on for the summer.<br />
COMING EVENT DATES DUE BY JUNE 15 th<br />
Any group or individual that wants to schedule anything on<br />
the Parish Calendar for the coming year must submit the<br />
dates and event to the Office by June 15 th . The Parish<br />
Calendar will be established at that time and you will be<br />
notified <strong>of</strong> any conflicts or changes that might be necessary.<br />
Obviously, first consideration is given to those who first<br />
submit requests. There is no guarantee that any requests<br />
will be honored after the planning process has been<br />
accomplished.<br />
WORSHIP<br />
MISSION APPEAL ON JUNE 15 th and 16 th<br />
On the weekend <strong>of</strong> June 15 th and 16 th we will welcome a<br />
speaker from the co-op program <strong>of</strong> the Propagation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Faith. There will be a Sister <strong>of</strong> the Religious Teachers<br />
Filippini speaking on behalf <strong>of</strong> their missions in the<br />
countries <strong>of</strong> Albania, Ethiopia, Eritrea, India, and Brazil.<br />
There will be a second collection on that weekend and your<br />
gift will go to benefit countless needy women and children<br />
at the missions.<br />
READ THE CATECHISM FOR THE “YEAR OF FAITH”<br />
You can read a bit <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Catechism each day<br />
during the “Year <strong>of</strong> Faith” simply by signing up at<br />
http://www.flocknote.com/catechism and each day you<br />
will receive a bit to read and at the end <strong>of</strong> the year you<br />
will have read the entire Catechism. What an idea!!!<br />
CONFESSION FOR THE “YEAR OF FAITH”<br />
The Sacrament will be available on Sunday mornings<br />
following the 8 AM Mass and following the 9:30 Mass as<br />
well as on Saturday at 5 PM. The effort is being made to<br />
make it easier to take advantage <strong>of</strong> the Sacrament <strong>of</strong><br />
Reconciliation.<br />
ST. ANN NOVENA SCHEDULED<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Ann Society will once again lead the Novena to <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Ann beginning on July 18 th following the 8 A.M. Mass and<br />
concluding on the Feast <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>s. Joachim and Ann on Friday,<br />
July 26 th . Following Mass we will share a little “c<strong>of</strong>fee and”<br />
to celebrate.
June 2, 2013..The Most Holy Body and Blood <strong>of</strong> Christ.. Uroczystość Najświétszego Ciała I Krwi Chrystusa<br />
COMMUNITY BUILDING<br />
CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS BEST AT<br />
ST. BARTHOLOMEW ACADEMY<br />
The students in the 7 th grade history class are creating<br />
“Facebook” pages for historical figures. <strong>St</strong>udents were<br />
assigned the task <strong>of</strong> choosing an historical figure that they<br />
studied during the school year, coming up with a list <strong>of</strong><br />
contemporary friends or associates, and some personal<br />
information about the figure to complete their “pr<strong>of</strong>ile.” Next,<br />
using a site called “Fakebook,” students developed<br />
historically accurate pr<strong>of</strong>iles, “friends” lists, and posted<br />
comments on the page for their chosen historical figures.<br />
The complete pages look exactly like Facebook and were<br />
shared with their classmates.<br />
Mrs. Florendo came up with a new teaching technique for<br />
her algebra class called “flipping the classroom.” <strong>St</strong>udents<br />
watch recorded lectures for homework and complete<br />
assignments in class where their teacher is available. Using<br />
her SMART Board, Mrs. Florendo created a video <strong>of</strong> her<br />
lessons where the students see the SMART Board lesson,<br />
hear her voice, and see her annotations on the screen. She<br />
posted the videos on her classroom website and students<br />
watched the video and took notes at home. If necessary,<br />
they could rewind, pause, and re-watch the videos as <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
as necessary. The new format was a big hit with the<br />
students and it was discovered that many <strong>of</strong> the parents<br />
watched as well!<br />
For information about SBA call 908-322-4265 or<br />
www.stbacademy.org.<br />
STEWARDSHIP<br />
“They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover<br />
fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker<br />
baskets.” The story <strong>of</strong> the Loaves and Fishes shows us<br />
that when we share what we have –even if it doesn’t seem<br />
like that much- miracles can happen! Do not think that your<br />
gift is too small or insignificant! God blesses all the gifts we<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer and makes them wondrous.<br />
GRADUATION BULLETIN COVER BEING PREPARED<br />
Our annual tradition <strong>of</strong> preparing a “Graduation Bulletin<br />
Cover” has begun. If you have a member <strong>of</strong> your family<br />
who is graduating from elementary, middle, high school,<br />
college, or earning a graduate degree, please feel free to<br />
call the <strong>of</strong>fice and you will be asked for the necessary<br />
information to include your family member. The cover will<br />
appear at the end <strong>of</strong> June.<br />
HELP FOR THOSE HIT BY OKLAHOMA TORNADO<br />
In an effort to assist those devastated by the Tornado that<br />
passed through Oklahoma, we will take a second<br />
collection this weekend, June 1 st and 2 nd . The entire<br />
collection will be forwarded to assist those directly<br />
affected by the loss <strong>of</strong> everything they owned. The<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> material goods does not seem to be the most<br />
important need at the moment so we will <strong>of</strong>fer whatever<br />
financial aid we can.<br />
YOUTH<br />
GET-A-GRIP<br />
Get-A-Grip will meet this Sunday, June 2nd at the 9:30<br />
Mass.<br />
All 6 th graders are welcome to be part <strong>of</strong> this<br />
gathering as they prepare to join for next<br />
September.<br />
UNION CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL<br />
VIKING BASKETBALL CAMP<br />
The Camp is for boys and girls, grades 1 – 8 and runs from<br />
June 17 – 21 st from 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. The daily schedule<br />
includes station drills focusing on passing, defense,<br />
dribbling, ball handling, <strong>of</strong>fensive moves, rebounding, 3 on<br />
3; daily lectures on key aspects <strong>of</strong> the game; league games<br />
and practice sessions each day. Participants grouped<br />
according to age, size and ability; Lunch will be sold each<br />
day; Free T-Shirts for all participants. Camp Fee is $200.<br />
To regtister, go to m.unioncatholic.org/hoopscamp.<br />
For information, call Dr. Jim Reagan, Camp Director, at<br />
908-889-1600<br />
SERVICE<br />
TOILETRIES FOR BRIDGES OUTREACH<br />
The Rosary Society will meet after the 9:30 Mass on this<br />
Sunday, June 2 nd to assemble toiletries, which have been<br />
supplied, for Bridges Outreach. Additionally, donations <strong>of</strong><br />
trial size shampoo, lotion, body wash, tooth paste, shaving<br />
cream and washcloths are also welcomed and accepted.<br />
FINANCE<br />
Faith Giving for <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Bernard</strong> and <strong>St</strong>. <strong>St</strong>anislaus<br />
161 envelopes were used on Sunday and contained $4,200<br />
which means 84% <strong>of</strong> the collection came from envelopes.<br />
There are 575 registered families who receive envelopes,<br />
which means 414 families did not use envelopes.<br />
The average gift from envelopes was $25.77<br />
Faith Giving for May 26th…$5,008<br />
For your information:<br />
5:30PM…$662…8:00AM…$1,176<br />
9:30AM…$1,261…11:00AM…$756…12:30PM…$1,143<br />
For this week, our appeal to raise weekly revenue to $5,000<br />
is successful; on the average for the month we are<br />
successful. Your continued support is deeply appreciated.
June 2, 2013..The Most Holy Body and Blood <strong>of</strong> Christ.. Uroczystość Najświétszego Ciała I Krwi Chrystusa<br />
Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
SATURDAY, June 1<br />
SUNDAY, June 2…The Most Holy Body and Blood <strong>of</strong> Christ<br />
“Corpus Christi”<br />
9:30 Mass Chapel and Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word, Get-A-Grip<br />
11:00 AM Mass Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word and Chapel<br />
MONDAY, June 3<br />
TUESDAY, June 4<br />
5:30PM Rosary Potluck Supper and Business Meeting<br />
WEDNESDAY, June 5<br />
THURSDAY, June 6<br />
FRIDAY, June 7…Feast <strong>of</strong> the Sacred Heart <strong>of</strong> Jesus<br />
SATURDAY, June 8<br />
SUNDAY, June 9…The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time<br />
9:30 Mass Chapel and Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word<br />
11:00 AM Mass Liturgy <strong>of</strong> the Word and Chapel<br />
Please pray for our Parishioners in the Military:<br />
CCM Michael Dias, USAF<br />
James Burger, USAF<br />
Nicholas Hogan, USN<br />
Luke Adams, USN<br />
SSG Katarzyna Czajka, US Army<br />
PFC Jessica Febres, US Army<br />
THERESA AND EUSTACE EDWARDS SAY, “THANKS!”<br />
Theresa and Eustace Edwards are planning to move to<br />
Pennsylvania so they will be right next door to their son.<br />
Being close to family is important and after reflecting they<br />
made this difficult decision to leave this area and their<br />
‘extended family.’ Theresa and Eustace wanted to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
their heartfelt appreciation to all those who have been so<br />
kind as to <strong>of</strong>fer them transportation and who have helped<br />
them in times <strong>of</strong> illness. All <strong>of</strong> your kindness will never be<br />
forgotten and you will be forever in their hearts and prayers.<br />
We also take this opportunity to wish them joy, peace, and<br />
good health as they begin this exciting new venture!<br />
HOW TO REPORT ABUSE<br />
The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations <strong>of</strong><br />
sexual misconduct by members <strong>of</strong> the clergy, Religious and lay<br />
staff <strong>of</strong> the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> an act <strong>of</strong> sexual misconduct to inform us<br />
immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect<br />
others and provide support to victims <strong>of</strong> sexual abuse. Call the<br />
Archdiocesan Office <strong>of</strong> Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-<br />
3256.<br />
The traditional name for this weekend’s Feast is “Corpus<br />
Christi,” “The Body <strong>of</strong> Christ.” Jesus is present to us<br />
very intimately through his Real Presence in what only<br />
appears to be bread and wine, as well as through his<br />
body on earth, the <strong>Church</strong>, and the fellowship <strong>of</strong> all who<br />
believe in him.<br />
There are many ways <strong>of</strong> being present:<br />
-we can send a note, letter, card, email, a live picture <strong>of</strong><br />
us via Skype or smart phone, or a gift, whether flowers<br />
or jewelry.<br />
-nothing, however, is the same as actually being there<br />
with the other person, able to see, hear, and touch him<br />
or her.<br />
Jesus is present to us in many ways: within us<br />
and others through what we traditionally call sanctifying<br />
grace. He is present in the words <strong>of</strong> Sacred Scripture.<br />
He is present in the collective members <strong>of</strong> those who<br />
believe in him, which we call the Mystical Body <strong>of</strong> Christ.<br />
Many other Christian denominations celebrate<br />
the Lord’s Supper, sometimes every Sunday, sometimes<br />
only once a month or only on major feast days such as<br />
Christmas and Easter. Some use actual wine; some use<br />
grape juice. Their understanding <strong>of</strong> the bread and wine<br />
differs sharply with ours. They may see the bread and<br />
wine simply as reminders <strong>of</strong> Jesus, or that Jesus is<br />
somehow in the bread and wine which, however, remain<br />
bread and wine.<br />
Catholics believe that, when Jesus said, “This is<br />
my Body” and “This is my Blood,” he meant that<br />
literally. So, then, what looks and tastes like bread and<br />
wine isn’t. It is the sacramental body and blood, soul<br />
and divinity <strong>of</strong> Jesus. We call this the Real Presence.<br />
However, that does not mean the other ways he is<br />
present to us are not real.<br />
I wonder, then, why the presence <strong>of</strong> Christ<br />
doesn’t have a greater effect on us? The answer seems<br />
to come down to three things: faith, awareness, and<br />
openness. This is a matter <strong>of</strong> faith, not logic or magic.<br />
We’re people not robots. The Real Presence <strong>of</strong> Jesus in<br />
the Eucharist is automatic once the words <strong>of</strong><br />
consecration are pronounced. But the effect <strong>of</strong> his<br />
presence on us is up to us.<br />
We have to be aware <strong>of</strong> what we’re doing when<br />
we receive the Eucharist. We’re not just following an old<br />
custom. Even when we truly believe, it’s possible –<br />
sometimes downright easy- to get way too casual about<br />
the Eucharist.<br />
We have to enter into an encounter with Jesus<br />
with an openness to receive a message. Perhaps an<br />
assurance <strong>of</strong> his love, perhaps an idea <strong>of</strong> how to be a<br />
channel <strong>of</strong> that love to others, perhaps a challenge to<br />
turn away from things that are wrong.<br />
Perhaps we all need to be more aware and more<br />
grateful!<br />
In the love <strong>of</strong> God,<br />
Fr. Frank
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