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Baptisms are usually celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month following the 11:00 AM Mass.

Baptismal classes are usually held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. Registered parishioners wishing to have their child baptized should call the Parish Office, and, at that time, basic information will be asked and the dates will be given for the Baptism class. First-time parents MUST attend this preparation class before the Baptism of the child. It is recommended that this class be taken after the birth of the child.

Godparents and Confirmation Sponsors must be at least 14 years of age, have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, must attend Mass regularly and, if married, their marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church. These requirements are the universal law of the Church, and are not determined by the individual parish. If the person you choose as godparent or sponsor fulfills these requirements, they are asked to furnish a statement from their Parish that they are indeed eligible to be a sponsor. A father or mother may not act as sponsor for their own child.

All requests for Sponsor Eligibility Letters are to be made well in advance of the reception of the Sacrament and will be issued in Church after any weekend Mass by Monsignor Lawler, Fr. Jim Tucker, or one of our Deacons.

Every family moving into the parish should register by obtaining a census form from either the priest or deacon after any weekend Mass (in Church). Registration is required for all parish services and sponsor eligibility forms. Sunday worship on a regular basis is the sign of a practicing Catholic. Any young adult 21 years of age or older living at home should register in the parish separately.

Parish Office

Phone: (908) 454-0444 Fax: (908) 454-7745

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

E-mail: office@stmaryrc.org Website: www.stmaryrc.org

Religious Education Office Mrs. MaryBeth Luzzetti

(908) 454-5264 E-mail: alphareled@verizon.net

St. Mary Pastoral Council

E-mail: StMaryPastoralCouncilAlphaNJ@gmail.com

Mausoleum Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Daily

(except in inclement weather)

ST. MARY PARISH ORGANIZATIONS (September through May, except as noted)

Adult Choir: Thursdays at 7:00 PM in Church. New Members welcome! Contact: Gene Giancamilli at 454-1616.

Adult Education: Select Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. See the bulletin for meeting dates.

Adult Formation Group: Meets Tuesdays in the Parish Center. 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Contact: Grace Varga 908-777-3817

Altar Rosary Society: 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM Mass. Meeting follows in Church Hall. Contact: Kathy Farina 908-475-5566.

Columbiettes: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meetings at St. Mary Church Hall and SPSJ - Mercy Hall. Contact: Beverly Redondo 732-239-1759 or Carol Kucheruck 908-454-6882.

Disabilities Ministry: Contact: Chris Sumner at 479-1055.

Footprints Ministry (Cancer Support): Assists parishioners and anyone else who has been diagnosed with cancer as well as caregivers who need support, guidance or information. Contact Sandy Moore at 908-454-7993

Holy Name Society: 2nd Sunday of each month at the 8 AM Mass. Meeting follows in Church Hall. Contact: Ryan Fucilli at 908-454-4233.

Knights of Columbus: Visit www.kofccouncil474.com or contact Al Redondo 732-239-1986 .

Knitting & Crocheting: For information call Anne Carey at 908-454-4045

Martha’s Table: Assists parishioners with dinners after surgery, accident, death, or when dealing with a long-term illness. Contact: Debbie Iorio at 908-479-1506 or Gia Van Haute at 908-835-1136.

Mary’s Helpers: A group of parishioners available to help families with refreshments after a Funeral Mass. Call the office at 454-0444 for more information.

Meals on Wheels: Contact: Lucy at 908-859-6829.

Saints Philip & James Catholic School: Serving Pre-K through 8th grade. For information, call 859-1244.

Sanctuary Guild: Rotating groups clean the Church on Thursdays following the 8:00 AM Mass (once a month). Contact the office at 454-0444 for information.

Social Concerns: Check the bulletin for meeting dates. Contact: Klara Tarsi at 484-373-4267.

Social Justice: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in the Parish Center. Contact: Steven Fantina 908-283-1794

Youth Group: Grades 8 - 12. Contact: Nicole Chiulli 908-454-6251 or MaryBeth Luzzetti 908-454-5264

Youth Choir: All grades are invited to participate.

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Thank You To Those Who Serve

February 15 & 16

ALTAR SERVERS - GROUP 2 5:00 P.M. Sat: Ella & Katie Burke, Joe & Katie Haley 8:00 A.M. Sun: Heather Cespedes, Amanda & Connor

Johnson, Caitlin & Meghan Maslonka 9:30 A.M. Sun: Giancarlo Calcavecchio, Catherine Mahoney,

Adam Steidle, Fahren Sweet 11:00 A.M. Sun: Kassym Domond, Aedan Hywel, Luke Hywel READERS – GROUP 1 5:00 P.M. Sat: Pat Kane 8:00 A.M. Sun: Pete Pettinelli 9:30 A.M. Sun: Carol Kucheruck 11:00 A.M. Sun: Rainie Roncoroni

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS – GROUP 1 5:00 P.M. Sat: Sandy Moore, Drew Pellegrino, Daniel Thompson, Lorraine Miller 8:00 A.M. Sun: Deb Miers, Vina Serrano, Lorraine & Tony Turdo 9:30 A.M. Sun: Maria King, Anna Knoble, Kris Schultz, Volunteer Needed 11:00 A.M. Sun: Gail Glazer, Frank Scott Dan Soto, Jeannette Soto CHILDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS - GROUP 4 9:30 A.M. MaryBeth Luzzetti Barbara Opdycke Melissa Severs Volunteer Needed

SANCTUARY GUILD - GROUP 2 : THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Kim Devlin Kelly Jankoski Nancy Jankoski Bernadette Preiss Cindy Wood COUNTERS - GROUP C : SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020 Bill Miller Brian Ramthun Dan Soto

For your Generosity

February 01 & 02 $ 7,375.00 Interfaith Hospitality Network $ 2,539.00

Let us continue to pray for the safety of the men and women in the Armed Forces who are showing us what it

means to serve others. “We live in the land of the free because of the brave!”

E4 Jonathan B. Bisci PVP Joel Hummer LT. Lauren Brown 2LT Michael McDermott LT Michael Brown LT Matthew Morgan MAJ Matthew Ferretti CPT George A. Pieros C4C James Foran HM3 Amanda Jo Pludowski PVT Joseph F. Greco LT Nick Porcelli CPT Justin Hazlett EM3 Brendan Redington SSG Airman Katharina Helmick CPT Spencer Reed FLT Christopher Housel PO2 Bryan C. Snyder FLT Meghan Housel CPL Vincent Settineri CPL Jared Hummer PO1 Jeffrey Smigelsky

If your loved one is currently serving overseas in any branch of the military, you can have a FREE care package mailed by contacting the Easton-based organization Support the Troops. Call 610 438 8885 or send an email to sttroops@gmail.com.

Grades 1 & 2 Monday, February 10 4:00 PM Grades 3, 4, & 5 Tuesday, February 11 4:00 PM Grades 6 & 7 Wednesday, February 12 4:00 PM Grade 1 & 2 Sunday, February 16 No Class

Coming Up... Friday, February 28 - First Penance Practice Sunday, February 29 - First Penance Sunday, February 29 - Day of Renewal

Parents of children entering first grade in September, 2019 in either public or Catholic School, who did not receive a registration form by mail, and new parishioners with chil-dren entering any elementary grade in September are re-minded to register their children for School of Religion.

SUMMER RELIGIOUS ED. REGISTRATION FORMS Can be found on line at

and at all Church entrances.

Fees for the 2019/2020 School Year 1st Child $70.00 + $15.00 Book Fee = $85.00 2nd Child $45.00 + $15.00 Book Fee = $60.00 3rd Child $25.00 + $15.00 Book Fee = $40.00 4th Child No Charge

Please note that we offer 2 options for the first grade religious education:

• Sunday starting at 9:00 AM • Monday 4:00PM - 5:00PM

For more information please call 908-454-5264

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Maxwell Alexander, Toni Altman, Ann Apostalakis, Louis Austin, Charles Bachman, Gus Bevilacqua, Kenny Borden, Nick Carbone, Ann Caroprese, Salvatore Caroprese, Gary Davila, Donald DeGerolamo, Diane Delany, Nestor Delgado,

Mary Dorrler, Shirley Emery, Logan Ernst, Maureen Solomon Ericson, James Fauerbach, Tom and Pat Fey, Bernadette Firretto, Leonard Fucili, Nancy Gawronski, Michelle Gercie, Arthur Gobbi, Carol Gould, Sean Green,

Linda Gumulak, Elizabeth Hall, Sandy Hegeman, Ana Henry, Jim Hintenach, Mary Ann Hub, Chris Kerber, Jack Kriebel, Kathe Kriebel, Darlene Kopach, John Kopach, Sr., Stacie Kopach, Lloyd Kuhnle, Irene LaCaruba, John Lauriano, Jean Leibfarth, Dan Loudenberry, Helen & John Long, Maryann Lotto, Cathryn Luscinski, Joanna Magarowicz,

Brianna Maida, Tom & Elaine Mariano, Sandy Marino, Thomas Maxcy, Jr., Diana Mazun, Eric Mazun, Ed McGlynn, Kay Meehan, Michael Meehan, Anne Midtgard, Rose Migliacci, Sandra Miglione, Louis Minotti, Al Moran, Sharon Moran, Melissa & Trevor Nelson, Lauren Nicole, John Ober, Arthur Pierfy, Helen Pierfy, James Pullaro, Alvin Pursel, Jack Quinn,

Todd Raison, Mark Reda, Bonnie Rossi, JohnRuschak, Julie Segreaves, Bob Seidel, Diana Shepherd, Billy Sherwood, Clarissa Shook, Cynthia Smith, Mary Ann Smith, Dan Snyder, Anthony Somma, Michael Spitzer, Justin Stasak,

Darlene Steffes, Kathryn Stine, John Struzinski, Christian Sumner, Doug Swope, Alex Tarletsky, David Thomas, Ethel Thomas, Olga Tolosko, Andrew Turdo, Christine Vincent, Joseph White & Irene Wilson, Marc Young

M ISunday February 9 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Deceased members of the Tavianini family Mary Tavianini 9:30 AM Thomas & Elaine Farina Tom & Kathy Farina 11:00 AM Gino Giancamilli Gran & children

Monday February 10 - Saint Scholastica, Virgin 8:00 AM Glenda Lawler daughter Jill Olexa & family Tuesday February 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes 8:00 AM Leona J. Lisinichia Theresa & Al Richey

Wednesday February 12 8:00 AM Michael “Duke” Frinzi wife June & family Thursday February 13 8:00 AM Claire Kirnan Mr. & Mrs. Neil Hickey Friday February 14 - Saints Cyril, Monk and Methodius, Bishop 8:00 AM Robert Scheetz Nancy Sheetz, wife

Saturday February 15 8:00 AM George John McConnell MaryAnn Solimine

Saturday February 15 - Vigil Mass for Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Antonio Scirocco daughter, Onorina Leahey & family Sunday February 16 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Margaret Pursell Mary Hanks & family 9:30 AM People of the Parish 11:00 AM Martin Callinan James & Jean Callinan

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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 This reading is a vigorous exhortation from the prophet Isaiah to lead lives of active charity and generosity. He promises that the Lord will be our “dawn,” our “rear guard,” our “light” if we share our bread, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul tells the Corinthians that he and they must not rely on the so-called “wisdom” of secular teaching and philosophy but on the power of the Spirit. Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus reminds the disciples and all Christians that they carry special responsibilities to be “the salt of the earth.” They must not hide their light but show their goodness to all.

Sunday Is 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

Monday 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30

Friday 1 Kgs 11:29-32, 12:19; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10

SCRIPTURES FOR THE WEEK

Tabernacle Candle burns in loving memory of

Mary Sullivan by

Kathy & Jim Pullaro

Catholic Prayer & Support Group

for Families Affected by Mental Health Issues

The Diocese of Metuchen's Office for Persons with Disabilities is sponsoring a Catholic Prayer and Support Group for Families Affected by Mental

Health Issues:

On the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 in the Talbot Room.

Elaine Eckard, President of the Warren County affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots organization on mental illness, will be facilitator. It is our hope that our newly formed support group will offer many beneficial tips on how to cope with mental health issues that continue to be misunderstood in our culture. For more information please call 732-765-6432 or email: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com

24 Hour Prayer Line Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a 24 hour prayer line for those who desire any prayers whatsoever for special intentions. If you have a special request and would like someone remembered in prayer, please call us and leave a detailed message at 732-765-6431 or send an email to our office: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com

Apostles of Prayer If you would like to become an Apostle of Prayer, making a commitment to pray each day for the thousands of people who request prayers, please contact us so we can send you an application for a prayer kit. Please leave a detailed message at 732-765-6431 or send an email to our office: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com

More Resources for Persons with Disabilities Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a Facebook page that provides daily updates with short inspirational reflections for people with disabilities, family members and care givers. The site also includes several resources for those with physical, emotional, cognitive, visual, auditory and other special challenges. To access our Facebook page type the following into your search engine: Diocese of Metuchen Office for Persons with Disabilities

Stress in Your Marriage! Do you feel lost, alone or

bored in your marriage?

Are you frustrated, hurt

or angry with your

s p o u s e ? A r e y o u

constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut

down? Have you thought about separation or

divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse?…Retrouvaille is a Lifeline to Help

Couples Heal and Renew their Marriages. The

program consists of a weekend experience for

married couples (no group discussions) with six

follow-up sessions.

UPCOMING WEEKEND: February 21-23, 2020

For information and to register:

Call Rich Colasuonno: 732-236-0671

Or Annette Colasuonno: 732-672-0748

MONSIGNOR ANTHONY J. LUISINI SCHOLARSHIP

Applications are available to graduating high school seniors for the Monsignor Anthony J. Luisini Scholarship in the

amount of $1,000.00

The following qualifications are needed:

1. A member of St. Mary Parish;

2. Active service in a volunteer capacity in the Parish, such as Youth Group, Choir, Altar Server, etc.;

3. Maintain a “B” average (or 3.0 on a 1.0 - 4.0 scale);

4. Planning additional education at four-year college, community college, vocational or trade school.

Applications may be found at church entrances.

The Flowers on the Saint Joseph Altar are in loving memory of Michael “Duke” Frinzi

by June and family.

Thank You To Friends of Clymer Village for their donation to St. Mary in memory of

Richard A. Marczi

Thank You To Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gercie for their donation to St. Mary in memory of

Margaret “Peg” Megargel

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DAILY ROSARY: Recitation of the Rosary every morning at 7:40 am, prior to the 8:00 am Mass.

ADULT CHOIR: Thursdays at 7 PM, in the choir loft. New members are encouraged and there are no auditions! Call Gene Giancamilli at 908-454-1616

ADULT FORMATION GROUP: Meets Tuesdays, September through June, 9:30 - 11:00 am in the Parish Center. Contact Grace Varga at 908-7773817

FRIENDLY VISITORS - SOCIAL CONCERNS: bring the Eucharist to parishioner in local nursing home and our parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. If you have a family member who would like to receive the Eucharist, please notify the Parish Office at 908-454-0444.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY: Will meet every 2nd Sunday after the 8:00am Mass.

Certification Courses offered

Instructor: Kathleen McHenry Dates upon request text 908-347-7441 or

email: pdm_3@msn.com

Pilgrim Virgin Mary Statue

Anyone interested in receiving this statue in their home may sign up on the sheet which is located on the table at the entrance to the church.

For information please contact Anna Knoble at

Next week!...

Parish Blood

CEMETERY CLEAN-UP In preparation for Easter the general clean-up

of our cemetery will be: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020.

If you wish to salvage any decorations, please do so BEFORE that date. Thank you!!

“

A Baptismal Spirituality for Lent.”

Join us on Monday, February 24, at St. Francis Retreat House in Easton, as Fr. Frank Natale, MSC, reveals the often hidden half of Lent. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm followed by a prayer, a presentation, and interactive dialogue from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Donation is $30. Please register by February 17 at 610- 258-3053, ext. 10 or www.stfrancisretreathouse.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Do you have 3 hours a week to spare in the morning OR afternoon? Catholic Charities Food Pantry is looking for individuals to help package food in

bags or assist in the Thrift Store. We are open Monday thru Friday. Mondays and Fridays we are in need of help in the morning. Please consider performing a Corporal work of mercy by volunteering to assist those in need of food. Call 908-859-5447 to inquire and obtain a volunteer application.

The annual drive to support our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, is taking place during the month of February, National Catholic Press Month. Please support their good work by using the envelope in your packet. Any amount you contribute will show your support for the ministry of The Catholic Spirit and will be greatly appreciated. And please remember to take home a copy of the paper – it has a special role to play in your life as a practicing Catholic.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2020-2021 TUITION ASSISTANCE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN

Families interested in applying for tuition assistance to attend an eligible Diocese of Metuchen elementary or high school may apply online now through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid. Online applications must be completed (including all required documentation) by no later than March 31, 2020. Applications are available in English and Spanish. Families that need assistance completing the online application or need access to a computer to apply should contact their school.

“Calling all Christians” Join the upcoming global effort from February, 26th through April, 6th for 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Make a stand for God and country proclaiming the value of life at this critical time in our nation. Offer time to peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of way outside Planned Parenthood, 66 East Main St. Washington. There will be an opening rally on February 23rd between 2:30-4 outside the Planned Parenthood. Please pledge to lift the local 40 Days for Life campaign up in prayer, as well as asking for God’s protection on all human life from conception until natural death. For more information contact: Jennifer English, amjadopt@comcast.net 973-525-6692. or visit https://40daysforlife.com/

If you would like to receive an end-of-year tax statement please call the Parish Office at (908) 454-0444 between 9:00AM and 4:00PM or email us at: office@stmaryrc.org

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Thank You to our Donors!

Alpha Sub Shop Bagelsmith Club Metro Home Depot Made Strength & Conditioning oKaysions Posh Hair Studio Sheridan Printing Sparkle Nails Quaker Steak & Lube ShopRite Stop & Shop

Sandi Moore Carol Bevilaqua Betty Hammerstone Ranea Pesaresi Churylo Family Testani Family Richard & Jennifer Giancamilli Iannitto Family West Family Capron Family Deb Miers Hardin Family

Many thanks to all who helped set up, serve and clean up! For those who donated sauce & meatballs, cupcakes and other donations, we are so grateful. We always appreciate Pete’s Kitchen Crew for their amazing meal service. We are incredibly thankful for everyone who supported our dinner by attending and donating to our youth group!