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December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday 8:30 am Helen & Leonard Backes

5:00 pm Abigial & Anthony Kaczmarzewski

Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence

10:00 am Charles & Helen Asper

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES

5:00 pm People of the Parish



CHRISTMAS DAY

Monday 10:00 am People of the Parish

Tuesday 8:30 am Sick of the Parish

Wednesday 8:30 am Joan Kucinski & Susan Allanson

Thursday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Richard Kimble

Friday 8:30 am Michael Kearney

Saturday 8:30 am Saturday Morning Mass Attendees

5:00 pm Charles A. Asper


9:00 am Art Brady

11:30 am In Thanksgiving for the Parish

NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS


**New Year’s Day Mass will be held on Monday 1/1/2018 at 9:00AM & 11:30AM.**

Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,376 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly Dec. 17 $ Envelopes $ 614 Envelopes + Online Giving + 45 Online Giving

$ Total $ 659 Total

Lectors

Weekend Schedule

DECEMBER 23-24-25

DECEMBER 30-31 & JANUARY 1

SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am

L. CANGELOSI B. REGAN P. SOFIA K. CHAN L. CANGELOSI

5:00 pm M. MUTTER 9:00 am C. CATANIA 11:30 am T. ROGERS 5:00 pm

Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am Collection Counters SUNDAY 10:00 am TUESDAY

*NEEDED* T. CHAN J. & T. O’TOOLE JEFF & DIANE MOELLER M. MEAD P. SOFIA, V. DEBLOCK V. ESPOSITO M. MEAD *NEEDED* B. KNOTT J. ZURAVNSKY M. GOSCICKI, J. O’NEILL MR. & MRS. ROGERS

5:00 pm *NEEDED* 9:00 am G. CATANIA 11:30 am *NEEDED* 5:00 pm 5:00 pm *NEEDED* 9:00 am H. KAFAFIAN, K. CHAN 11:30 am V. DEBLOCK 5:00 pm V. DEBLOCK 9:00 am M. MEAD 11:30 am 5:00 pm *NEEDED* 9:00 am B. KNOTT 11:30 am R. NERGER 5:00 pm

Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual accountability

and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other interested parties is

being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected misconduct in financial

matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been selected to offer all diocesan

parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at www.patersondiocese.org or

through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the diocesan website.

http://www.patersondiocese.org/

Volunteers needed: We are in need of Ministers of the Eucharistic, Lectors, and Ushers. Please think about volunteering and if interested please fill out the sign-up sheet located in the back of the church. If you have any questions please see Fr. Rich. Catholic Charities Clothing Boxes: Donate Your Old Clothes: Now that we are starting to go through our winter clothes for the colder months, please consider donating some of your old or used clothing to Catholic Charities. Your donated clothes raise money to fund our Catholic Charities poverty relief services throughout the Diocese. For your convenience there is a clothing drop-off bin located behind the church.

The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

After the 8:30 AM Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass

until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,

to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour

ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s

Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with

either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-

8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext. 248. The entire text

of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan web site:

www.patersondiocese.org.

Pastor’s Column

As we celebrate the feast of the birth of Jesus Christ, Yes, Jesus was born over

2,000 years ago but we celebrate his birth every year. Why do we celebrate this

every year? We celebrate our own birthdays while we are alive but he has died.

So why celebrate it! Jesus is not dead; he lives in the Eucharist and in our church

and in us.

Jesus is a present to us in the Eucharist; this “bread of heaven” nourishes us as

we receive Him at mass. This “bread of heaven” is there for us to visit. He is

present in our tabernacle for us to pay him adoration and pray to. Adoration is a

form of prayer we have forgotten. The church is open here at St. Simon’s for us to

stop in to visit the Lord and to take in the quiet of the space so that we can talk to

him in the quiet of our hearts.

Today, as we celebrate his birth, let us not forget the gift Jesus has given us. Yes,

the gift of Him becoming a human being like us so that he could redeem all of us.

Yes, he had to be both God and man to satisfy the Father for the original sin of

Adam and Eve. By his birth he starts to change our salvation history. The

promise made to our forefathers in faith is fulfilled. The Messiah is born to

redeem mankind.

So, as we celebrate the birth of Christ with gifts to each other let us remember to

bring a gift to the Lord. This gift is us as disciples of Jesus Christ. We give Him the

gift of ourselves through prayer and good works. We should be present to Him

and be present to others as Jesus was of service to everyone.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus let us give thanks for our faith and sharing it

with each other as we wish each other a Merry Christmas.

May the New Born Babe bring you all the blessings of peace, health, and

prosperity in this Season and in the New Year.

Fr. Rich


Parish News & Events

The Parish Rectory Office will be closed from December 23rd thru December 26th. The Rectory office will reopen on December 27th at 9:00AM. In case of emergency please call Fr. Rich at 973-652-1305.

Religious Education Classes Grade K – 8: There will be NO class this Sunday, December 24th. Our next class will be on Sunday, January 7, 2018 which is a Family Class. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this class with their children Religious Education Classes Grade 9 – 10: There will be NO class Sunday, December 24th. Our next class will be on Sunday, January 7, 2018 which is a Family Class. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this class with their children

Bible Study: There will be NO Bible Study on Tuesday, December 26th. Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. We are studying the Book of Revelation. Christmas Flower Envelopes: Thank you for your generosity.

Food Pantry Collection: Our next food collection will be the weekend of January 20-21 for The Rockaway Food Closet and Hope House. There will be a parish trip to the Passion Play in Oberammergua from August 31-September 8, 2020. This Passion Play is offered every 10 years and is internationally known. The trip will be a River Boat Tour stopping in Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Munich, & Passau. There are a limited number of seats available for this trip. For further information please call the rectory at 973-697-4699. The candle in front of The Blessed Virgin Mary is in memory of Patricia Zuravnsky.

Deacon Enio Simeone now resides in Renaissance Rehab & Nursing Center in Lincoln Park. You can visit or send cards to him at the following address; Lincoln Park Renaissance Rehab & Nursing Center, 521 Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. Please keep him in your prayers. SAVE THE DATE: Rachel’s Vineyard Paterson Retreat: Will be offering a weekend retreat on Friday, January 26 – Sunday, January 28. Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild, and redeem hearts broken by abortion. This retreat is a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release, and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal, and healing. For more information call 973-377-1004 EXT 425 or email [email protected] Please Pray for Our Sick Marjorie Gormley, Frank & Lorraine Nardi, Kelly Finn, Skip DeBlock, James & Mona Schley, Luke Coluzzi, Sue Censier(Nerger), Kim Stier Careccia, Eva Breczinski-Bonanno, Judy Bisconti, Ruth White, Joseph Pakula, Al Kucinski, Deacon Enio, John V. McIntyre, Sr., Shannon Koeppel, Cassisdy Koeppel, Debbie Little, Gilbert Wright III, Rich Kimble, Kip Flock, Dennis Fry, Fr. Gerald Kanzic, Annette Martin, Mary Samuel, Bishop Rodimer, Thomas VanHerwarde, Lee Brown, Orlando Riccardi Sr., Richard Beckmann Sr. If there are parishioners that are homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory to let us know so Fr. Rich can visit them. Due to HIPAA regulations, visitation must be requested for hospitalizations & home visits.

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Volunteers needed: We are in need of Ministers of the Eucharistic, Lectors, and Ushers. Please think about volunteering and if interested please fill out the sign-up sheet located in the back of the church. If you have any questions please see Fr. Rich. Catholic Charities Clothing Boxes: Donate Your Old Clothes: Now that we are starting to go through our winter clothes for the colder months, please consider donating some of your old or used clothing to Catholic Charities. Your donated clothes raise money to fund our Catholic Charities poverty relief services throughout the Diocese. For your convenience there is a clothing drop-off bin located behind the church.

The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

After the 8:30 AM Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass

until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,

to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour

ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s

Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with

either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-

8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext. 248. The entire text

of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan web site:

www.patersondiocese.org.

Pastor’s Column

As we celebrate the feast of the birth of Jesus Christ, Yes, Jesus was born over

2,000 years ago but we celebrate his birth every year. Why do we celebrate this

every year? We celebrate our own birthdays while we are alive but he has died.

So why celebrate it! Jesus is not dead; he lives in the Eucharist and in our church

and in us.

Jesus is a present to us in the Eucharist; this “bread of heaven” nourishes us as

we receive Him at mass. This “bread of heaven” is there for us to visit. He is

present in our tabernacle for us to pay him adoration and pray to. Adoration is a

form of prayer we have forgotten. The church is open here at St. Simon’s for us to

stop in to visit the Lord and to take in the quiet of the space so that we can talk to

him in the quiet of our hearts.

Today, as we celebrate his birth, let us not forget the gift Jesus has given us. Yes,

the gift of Him becoming a human being like us so that he could redeem all of us.

Yes, he had to be both God and man to satisfy the Father for the original sin of

Adam and Eve. By his birth he starts to change our salvation history. The

promise made to our forefathers in faith is fulfilled. The Messiah is born to

redeem mankind.

So, as we celebrate the birth of Christ with gifts to each other let us remember to

bring a gift to the Lord. This gift is us as disciples of Jesus Christ. We give Him the

gift of ourselves through prayer and good works. We should be present to Him

and be present to others as Jesus was of service to everyone.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus let us give thanks for our faith and sharing it

with each other as we wish each other a Merry Christmas.

May the New Born Babe bring you all the blessings of peace, health, and

prosperity in this Season and in the New Year.

Fr. Rich


December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday 8:30 am Helen & Leonard Backes

5:00 pm Abigial & Anthony Kaczmarzewski


10:00 am Charles & Helen Asper

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES




CHRISTMAS DAY

Monday 10:00 am People of the Parish

Tuesday 8:30 am Sick of the Parish

Wednesday 8:30 am Joan Kucinski & Susan Allanson

Thursday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Richard Kimble

Friday 8:30 am Michael Kearney

Saturday 8:30 am Saturday Morning Mass Attendees

5:00 pm Charles A. Asper


9:00 am Art Brady

11:30 am In Thanksgiving for the Parish

NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS


**New Year’s Day Mass will be held on Monday 1/1/2018 at 9:00AM & 11:30AM.**

Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,376 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly Dec. 17 $ Envelopes $ 614 Envelopes + Online Giving + 45 Online Giving

$ Total $ 659 Total

Lectors

Weekend Schedule

DECEMBER 23-24-25

DECEMBER 30-31 & JANUARY 1

SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am

L. CANGELOSI B. REGAN P. SOFIA K. CHAN L. CANGELOSI

5:00 pm M. MUTTER 9:00 am C. CATANIA 11:30 am T. ROGERS 5:00 pm

Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm MONDAY 10:00 am Collection Counters SUNDAY 10:00 am TUESDAY

*NEEDED* T. CHAN J. & T. O’TOOLE JEFF & DIANE MOELLER M. MEAD P. SOFIA, V. DEBLOCK V. ESPOSITO M. MEAD *NEEDED* B. KNOTT J. ZURAVNSKY M. GOSCICKI, J. O’NEILL MR. & MRS. ROGERS

5:00 pm *NEEDED* 9:00 am G. CATANIA 11:30 am *NEEDED* 5:00 pm 5:00 pm *NEEDED* 9:00 am H. KAFAFIAN, K. CHAN 11:30 am V. DEBLOCK 5:00 pm V. DEBLOCK 9:00 am M. MEAD 11:30 am 5:00 pm *NEEDED* 9:00 am B. KNOTT 11:30 am R. NERGER 5:00 pm

Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual accountability

and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other interested parties is

being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected misconduct in financial

matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been selected to offer all diocesan

parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at www.patersondiocese.org or

through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the diocesan website.


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