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254 Wall Street, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Rectory 732-222-1424 ● Fax 732-222-2291 [email protected] www.saintjeromechurch.org May 13, 2018 So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven. Roman Catholic Churches * Diocese of Trenton 46 Richmond Avenue, Deal, NJ 07723 Rectory 732-531-1409 Fax 732-531-3931 [email protected] The Ascension, Gioo, 1305
Transcript of May 13, 2018
254 Wall Street, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Rectory 732-222-1424 ● Fax 732-222-2291
www.saintjeromechurch.org
May 13, 2018
So then the Lord Jesus, after he
spoke to them, was taken up into
heaven.
Roman Catholic Churches * Diocese of Trenton
46 Richmond Avenue, Deal, NJ 07723
Rectory 732-531-1409
Fax 732-531-3931
The Ascension, Giotto, 1305
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Pastoral and Support Staff Rev. Peter James Alindogan
Louis Jakub * Anthony DiCesare * Paul Kliauga, Deacons
Sr. Angelina Pelliccia, M.P.F., * Sr. Elizabeth Toft, M.P.F.
Marta Barkhausen * Christine Scholtz * Elsa Pagano
Pat Serafino * Norma Adamitis
St. Jerome Trustees: Ed Scholtz & Vito Paolantonio
St. Mary Trustees: Diane Ailor & Dennis Melofchik
St. Jerome Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am and 10:00am Daily: Wednesday-Friday-Saturday 8:30am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45PM
St. Jerome Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday: 9:00am—1:00pm Other times by appointment
St. Mary Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am and 10:00am Daily: Monday to Thursday at 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45PM
St. Mary Parish Office Hours: Monday —Tuesday: 9:00am—2:00pm Wednesday –Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm Other times by appointment
Saint Jerome School Office Number: 732-222-8686
Website Address: www.saintjeromeschool.org
#sjsthebest
Weekly Collection and Attendance
May the good Lord bless you for your generosity and presence!
St. Jerome St. Mary of the Assumption
Saturday/Sunday, May 5/6 2018
5:00pm Mass $1,994.00 118 People
7:30am Mass $2,047.00 121 People
10:00am Mass $2,143.00 207People
Online Giving $692.00 28 families
Totals $6,876.00 446people
Saturday/Sunday, May 5/6 2018
5:00pm Mass $981.00 77 people
8:00am Mass $1,649.00 103 people
10:00am Mass $1,311.00 107 people
Online Giving $372.00 18 families
Totals $4,313.00 287 people
Debt Reduction: $1,475—Thank You
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Dear Friends in Christ,
There are four important roles that a pastor needs to do, other than
his sacramental duties and responsibilities for his parish. First is
Pastoral Care, which includes counseling individuals and couples, and
visiting the sick and the homebound. Second is Administration,
which means running the parish and overseeing the facilities, finances and administrative
tasks. The third is Preaching the Good News, which involves longer and deeper
preparation for homilies at liturgical celebrations. Last but not least is Leadership, which
includes developing strategies for the parish and motivating, inspiring and actively
managing parishioners to achieve the Vision, Mission and Goals of the parish.
Honestly and humanly speaking, I cannot be on top of these roles and responsibilities.
That is why I am thankful to all our parishioners and volunteers, who are continually
spending their time, money and skills for the betterment of our school, home and parish
communities. Here’s a litany of thank yous to our Deacons, Sisters, Trustees, Staff, Faculty, Liturgical Ministers, PTA Board, Catechists, Officers and Members of Holy Name Society, Altar Rosary Society, Respect Life and the Knights of Columbus, Pastoral Councils, Finance Councils and thousands others, whom I failed to
mention. Thank you to all those who filled up their volunteer forms last weekend, too.
To re-echo our Unity Prayer: “May we continually recognize the presence of our Lord among us during these months of change as we fill our hearts with patience and understanding, and strengthen our unity and wholeness during these times.”
Have a blessed Mother’s Day weekend. Blessings to you and yours!
Fr. PJ
Father PJ’s Letter
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 12
5:00pm Jose and Carolina Linsangan
Luzia Lopes
Sunday, May 13
Mother’s Day
7:30am All the Mothers of our Parish
10:00am All Deceased Mothers from our Parish
Altar Flowers Week of May 13
In Memory of Antoinette Teresi Req. by her daughters
Wednesday
May 16
8:30 am Donna Lynch Workstus
Rosemary Loeffler Req. by Richard & Connie Dominguez
Friday
May 18
8:30 am William Stanton Req. by Irene Ciarla
Barbara Barnwell Req. by Liz & Vito Paolantonio
ADORATION TODAY After Mass until 12:00 Noon
Saturday,
May 19
8:30 am Rosemary & Marie Loeffler Req. by Richard Loeffler
In Memory of Celesto Mazza Req. by his wife and daughters
5:00 pm Joseph Teresi Sr.
Tony Strollo Req. by Mom & Dad
Sunday
May 20
7:30am The People of the Parish
Marybeth Yost
10:00am Frank Bulzis Req. by Doreen & Mark Bulzis
Irene Kallighan Req. by The Dellera Family
UNITED IN PRAYER
Please remember to keep our sick loved ones in your daily
prayers especially: Jean Kolibas, Donna Curtis, Silvio Varone,
Laurel Varone, Chad Clarke, Josephine Santandrea, Kathleen
Moran, Eileen Lomet, Barbara Sullivan, Gil Stein, Fr. Fred
Jackiewicz, Robert Steiner, Kathy Ryan, Lorry Steiner, Jim
Malespina, Jim Vecchione, Vinny Stasio, Ginny Krick, Thomas
Mappey, Eugene Andrea, John Clark, Joan Malespina Marie
Miltner, Vilda Malic, Joel Rivera, Peter Gangemi, Ted Ferraro, Sr.
and Jane Pearson
Also, we continually keep in our prayers All the Men & Women
who are serving in the Armed Forces.
SERVER SCHEDULE
Saturday May 19 5:00 pm
Lector Chris Scholtz
Extraordinary Ministers
Marie Curtis Ben D’Silva Carole Redd Deacon Tony
Altar Servers Jenna Lewandowski Aleena D’Silva Erin White Shannon White
Sunday, May 20 7:30 am
Lector Theresa Meire
Extraordinary Ministers
Donna Tomaino Robert Tomaino Dennis Flanagan Deacon Lou
Altar Servers Carlie Ferraro Patrick Ferraro
Lector Debbie Ronan 10:00 am
Extraordinary Ministers
Charlie Holtz Joe Cronin Kevin Ronan Deacon Lou
Altar Servers Samuel Ferro John Ferro Andrew Giordano Giavanna Caltabilota Allen Antony
ALTAR PRIVILEGE
May 19…………..Sue Miller
May 26…...Connie Dominguez
WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH
A warm St. Jerome welcome to
the following parishioners who
have just registered in the
Parish:
Amede Deane and her children,
Dylan and Olivia Farley Flowers in front of the Sacred Heart Statue week of May 12/13
In Loving Memory of Art Boos
Given by his wife, Marianne Boos
Flowers in front of the Blessed Mother Statue week of May 5/6
In Loving Memory of My mom, Roberta Tackman
Given by Donna, Bob, Bobby and Allision
Speaking of Marriage
What have you done for your marriage today?
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FLOWERS for INTENTIONS
The "St. Jerome Rosary Altar Society," invites everyone to
reserve flowers in front of the Blessed Mother and Sacred
Heart Statues. The donation is $12 each and can be for
loving memorials, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special
intentions. Please contact Donna Tomaino at
732-996-6037 or email @[email protected].
Say “Thank You” to Mom on Mother’s Day
For only $5.00/pot, the Knights will be
selling beautiful pots of flowers in
celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday,
May 13th at St. Jerome Church
Your gift to Interfaith Neighbors through your SPECIAL
CONCERNS COLLECTION is accepted with gratitude.
Thank you for your support of our organization.
Grocery Gift Cards Sales
Thank you loyal St. Jerome and St. Mary’s parishioners for
participating in our Supermarket Gift Card Program.
Please Make Note of the Following Sales Schedule:
Beginning on Sunday, May 6, cards will be sold, as normal,
at the 7:30 mass and BEFORE the 10:00 mass.
Saturday, May 12—Labor Day, cards will also be sold
AFTER the 5:00 mass. This is necessitated by my schedule
during the live racing season at Monmouth Race Track. If
you have any questions, email Richard Loeffler at
Rosary Altar Society News
We had our last meeting for the 2017-2018 year and thank all who have attended our meetings, worked on altar privilege, and supported our fund raisers. At our meeting, we were happy to welcome three new members from St. Mary's.
Also, as part of what we do, we are providing new cassock & surplices for our altar servers and continuing our support of Junior Rosarians. Please join us as we induct our Junior Rosarians on Sunday, May 27, at the 10 am Mass. Keep an eye out for our Bake Sale. And while you are enjoying the coming summer months, include the Rosary in your daily activity. Remember, it's what Our Lady has many times asked us to do.
Adult Faith Formation News!
BIBLE STUDY
** The Gospel of mark **
Interested in reading a good book? Then set aside some
personal time to participate in a Threshold Bible Study of
the Gospel of Mark. You will also have an opportunity to
enrich your at-home study and share your reflections by
participating in a discussion group.
Two Required Study Resources to be purchased on your own:
Threshold Bible Study Series Books:
Jesus, the Suffering Servant Part One: Mark (1-8) and
Jesus, the Suffering Servant Part Two: Mark (9-16)
by Stephen J. Binz, Twenty-Third Publications
twentythirdpublications.com
$12.95 per book
90-minute Discussion Group
Dates
Thursday: June 28; July 12 & 26; August 9 & 23
Time
7:00PM-8:30PM
Location
St Jerome Rectory Meeting Room
* To Register for the Discussion Group*
Contact Christine Scholtz:
732-222-2927 or [email protected]
!!! REGISTER BEFORE MAY 29 !!!!
IMPORTANT: the discussion group will be cancelled if
less than 8 people register to participate
Questions? Call Chr is
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SERVER SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 19 5:00 pm
Lector Diane Ailor
Extraordinary Ministers
Marge Edelson Mike Lyons Catherine Hinz
Sunday, May 20 8:00 am
Lector Barbara Calvo
Extraordinary Ministers
Dena Glynn Maureen Melofchik Dennis Melofchik
Altar Servers Michael Delia Audrey Delia Tommy Glynn
10:00 am Lector Joan Berzansky
Extraordinary Ministers
Deacon Paul K. Donna Scally Mike Berzansky
UNITED IN PRAYER
Please pray for the sick, the homebound and those who have requested us to remember them in prayer, especially:
Bob Waitt, Maryanne Cardamone, David Walther, Don Bennett, Lori Kelly, Carole Evangelista, Marie Siciliano, Maureen Walther, Ken Kostyack, Regina Roche and family, Theresa Park, Frank Marsico, John Maugeri, Emil Nemec, the Mazza family, the Frankfort family, Raymond Hardy, Maritza Hernandez, Mary Ann Pugliese, Jeffrey White, Anna Oleinik, Peggy Morgan, Peggy Hildebrand, Augustus Maggio, Hayden Hawes, Cathleen Flynn, John Shaw, Jeanine Hayes, Wendy Lewelyn, Phil and Betty Wilderotter, John Murphy, Shirley Bell , Frank Signorelli, Steve Lazar, John Fiedler, Myra Walther, Samy Yanni, Randy Siciliano, Chet Burtt , Rose DiLieto, Annie Villarroel, Bernie Hurley, Deacon Eugene Wadas, Diane Latshaw and Elizabeth Smith
Mass Intentions
Saturday,
May 12
5:00 pm Alfred Carrino, Jr. Req. by family
Sean Honan Req. by Patrick & Mary Ann Honan
Sunday,
May 13
8:00 am Janice, Douglas, David Carpentier Req. by Frank Carpentier
Jennie Applegate Req. by David Applegate
10:00 am Angela Grasso (mom) Req. by her loving family
Phyllis Daly Req. by family
Monday,
May 14
9:00 am Kathleen McCann
Tuesday,
May 15
9:00 am Good Health for Dr. Young tai Thomas Kong
Req. by Helen Kong
Wednesday, May 16
9:00 am Margaret Hlavenka Req. by John & Joanne Heavey
Thursday,
May 17
9:00 am Clement H. Vecchione Req. by his God-daughter
Edward & John Macksey (43rd anniversary)
Req. by Rosemary Macksey
Saturday,
May 19
5:00 pm Kathleen McCann
Sunday,
May 20
8:00 am Nancy McEvily Req. by Elizabeth Hardy
Cathleen Flynn Req. by Richard & Margaret Buckley
10:00 am Marge Carlson Req. by Giovanna Kulka
Mary C. McGarrey Req. by Patrick & Maryanne Honan
Requiescat in Pace
Please remember in your prayers the peaceful repose of the
soul of longtime parishioner Geraldine Greer
(mother of parishioner Geraldine Varley)
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon her.
Amen.
Here’s One Positive Encouragement
A thought for the week for meditation towards
your spiritual journey
When I believe I have been wronged, what do I
do?
Do I truly forgive he who has wronged me? Do I
keep it inside and let it affect my body, mind and
those around me? Do I ask God to help me
forgive?
Pope Francis Prayer Intention for May
That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission by
responding with creativity to the challenges that face the
world today.
Happy Mother’s
Day
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CATHOLIC WOMEN OF ZION
CHAPTER 1 at ST. CATHERINE of SIENA
YOU ARE INVITED TO CWOZ, Chapter I Retreat Day. The day consists of Mass, prayer, music, speaker, sharing, networking
and prayers for healing. This month’s speaker is: Father John Gordon the Associate to the Vicar for Pastoral Life/Coordinator,
Vicar for Pastoral Life/ Evangelization, and the Coordinator of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Archdiocese of Newark. A
former member of the National Service Committee, and has served on staff at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as Director of
the Pre-Theology Program. Fr. John is a Priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, and currently Parochial Vicar at Holy Family in
Nutley. He is part of the Fraternity of Priests in New Jersey, praying and sharing with them for over 25 years.
Fr. John, has been involve in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in local, regional, national and international ways, since 1975. He is
a speaker at many Youth Conferences as well as the Priests/Deacon/Seminarians Conferences and Charismatic Conferences.
Come join us as Fr. John shares: “This is the Day the Lord Has Made” (Psalm 118)
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Admission: $20.00 includes lunch
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mass Come and bring a friend!
Place: St. Catharine of Siena Church
31 Asbury Ave, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Reservations are necessary Please call and leave your phone number, at 732-363-0139 ext. 777
no later than Tuesday, May15th. You can also register on line: www.cwoz.org
St. Mary of the Assumption
First Communion
May 5, 2019
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THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL – IN ACTION!
I’m not sure I can afford the requested amount.
The gift request is a suggestion only. We ask you to
consider a gift amount commensurate with your personal
financial situation. Keep in mind that gifts may be pledged
and paid through December 31, 2018. Gifts can be made in
the form of cash and securities, or a combination of both.
I would like to thank all of the generous parishioners of
St. Mary and St. Jerome Churches for the donation of
about 70 pajamas! It’s heartwarming to have this
support to help these young children in need.
Thank you.
Isabella Saponaro
Tuition Assistance Donors Needed
Each year we meet with
families who cannot afford
the true cost of their
tuition and together we
determine what the family
can afford and then we
look for sponsors to pay the balance.
This year our donations of $52,000 did not meet
our need and we are in dire need of donations to
fund the balance. We are looking for
parishioners to help us fund the $31,000 that is
needed to pay all our outstanding accounts for
this year. Every donation you make, small or large
will help us reach our goal of providing an
excellent Catholic education to these families
who need our help.
Please help us! Contact Sr. Angelina or Debra
Connor at the school office: 732-222-8686
Saint Jerome School
250 Wall Street
W. Long Branch, NJ
07764
Pre-K—8th Grade
REGISTRATION and TOURS available
Contact Stella Monteleone in the school office.
732-222-8686 (Tues.—Fri. 8:00 am—2:00 pm)
or email: [email protected]
Please enroll today by visiting our parish website.
Increased enrollment with Parish Giving will help stabilize
our parish finances.
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Future Parish of Our Lady of Hope
ST. JEROME AND ST MARY UNITY PRAYER
Loving God, as the parish families of St. Jerome and St. Mary, we raise our voices and our hearts to you. We pray that you will look mercifully upon us as we merge into one parish to your honor and glory.
We are grateful for your blessings to all our parishioners who have generously shared their time, talent and treasure in making our parishes grow and progress through the years.
As we seek to recognize your presence among us during these months of change that lie ahead, fill our hearts with patience and understanding, and strengthen our unity and whole-ness during these times.
Sanctify what is to be retained and bless all that will be new, as we continue to grow in your love and service. We ask you this through the intercession of our Patron Saints Jerome and Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption, as we make this prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.
Merger Training in Trenton
Fr. PJ and Marta Barkhausen, our Business
Manager, attended a Workshop at the Di-
ocesan Chancery Office in Trenton last
week to prepare for the merger. They re-
viewed a presentation by Terry Ginther,
Chancellor of our diocese, about the finer
points of preparing the first joint budget of
the new parish. Afterward was a Q.& A.
session that included Msgr. Troiano and
staff from the Finance department. Most
helpful was discussion with another parish
who had been through a merger before;
that pastor offered many helpful tips and
suggestions from his experience.
Watch this space for
more details each week!
Budget for the new parish
A new finance committee is being formed by Father PJ and they are beginning to review the first budget for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope. Much has to be discussed as we consider all the revenue and expenses for the first time of the combined parishes.
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SAINT JEROME SCHOOL ALUMNI NEWS
If you would like to share any news of St. Jerome
School alumni students, email [email protected]
NEIGHBORING PARISHES OF
Christ the King (www.cklb.org)
The Italian Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, May
13th, at 9:30 am at Holy Trinity Church.
Our Lady of Fatima - Rosary & Procession 6:30pm in
parking lot at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.
Procession into church for 7:30pm Portuguese mass.
Precious Blood (churchofthepreciousblood.org)
Blessing Bag Brigade Collection This Weekend!
50/50 Raffle Tickets available Supporting the Center in
Asbury Park $10.00. Second Sunday Social after all
Masses this Weekend
St. Dorothea (www.stdorothea.org)
Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church on May 21 in The
Church of St. Dorothea. International Rosary at 7:30pm
followed by a candlelight procession.
St. Michael (www.stmichaelnj.com)
"Mary, Mother of the Church" (Mass with Music)
Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Christ the King • Precious Blood • St. Dorothea
St. Jerome • St. Mary • St. Michael’s
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Dorothea’s St. Vincent de Paul Society in Action
As we celebrate the feast of the Ascension we are reminded
that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through his
disciples…and now through us. When we give to the poor,
God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into
our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor.
A testament from another SVdP member follows: “Since
becoming a Vincentian, I have experienced spiritual growth in
a way I never anticipated. The Spirit has moved me to a more
gentle manner and a simplicity of heart. I have tried to
embrace the concept of seeing the face of Christ in everyone I
meet in the course of a day. I am so grateful that I am a
Vincentian. I have learned so much from those we serve about
strength, defeat, anxiety, hopelessness and perseverance. I
truly have received so much more than I have given."
Have you considered becoming a member of St. Dorothea’s
St. Vincent de Paul Society? If you think you might be
interested, please call Tony DAnnunzio to discuss volunteer
opportunities. God bless you!
Tony DAnnunzio
St Dorothea SVdP
732-380-1802
You are invited to a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to
support
St. Dorothea Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society
Where: Applebee’s 14 Park Road, Tinton Falls, NJ
When: Saturday, May 19th, 2018 (8:00-10:00 am)
Cost: $12.00
Contact: 908-963-9055
