225 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069

Parish Office: (908) 756-6524 Email: parish@stmaryswatchung.org

Website: www.stmaryswatchung.org www.facebook.com/stmaryswatchung

Saint Mary’s Church - Stony Hill

Roman Catholic Church

January 1, 2017

Solemnity of

Mary, the Holy

Mother of God

Bereavement Group Cheryl Gatti 908-285-0330

Cemetery Sales Dick Dorsi 908-380-3321

Cemetery Concerns Pat Manfredonia 908-756-6524

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Lynn Biviano 908-822-2337

Covenant Committee Florence Larkin 908-757-4029

Fifty-Five + Group Pat Dorsi 908-917-5709

Finance Committee Nancy Finn 908-756-6524

nancy@stmaryswatchung.org

Food Pantry Mary Ann & Tony Pangi 732-764-0264

Food for the Needy (SHIP) Bob Palasits 908-757-5728

Knights of Columbus Richard Blundin 732-371-1093

koc@stmaryswatchung.org

Laudato Sί Study Group Michael Rotolo 201-826-6246

michael.rotolo1@gmail.com

Liturgical Ministries Peter D’Angelo 908-963-0436

deacon@stmaryswatchung.org

Making Music - Roseann Sicola 908-755-2853

Praying Twice makemusic@stmaryswatchung.org

Moms & Tots Paige Jasaitis 908-753-0443

Morning Prayer Group Mary Cooper 908-561-0854

Music Ministry Suzanne Gallic 908-605-0097

Pro Life Anthony Ingrassia, Jr. 732-735-8843

RCIA/Adult Ed Anthony Pangi 732-764-0264

a.pangi@aol.com

Religious Ed. Grade K-6 Catherine Cooney 908-756-6524

Religious Ed. Grade 7-8 Sherry Hudzik 908-668-4868

& Confirmation Program lsbs383@gmail.com

St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen Sheryl Szlosek 908-616-2697

Stewardship Committee Beth Mattiassi 908-561-0993

Youth Ministry Tina Kelly 908-756-6524

PARISH ORGANIZATION LEADERS

Very Rev. Brian J. Nolan, D. Min., Pastor 908-756-6524 ext. 12; pastor@stmaryswatchung.org

Rev. Msgr. Eugene Prus, Weekend Assistant

Deacon Peter D’Angelo deacon@stmaryswatchung.org

Frank Capobianco, Parish Buildings & Grounds building@stmaryswatchung.org

Catherine Cooney, Director of Religious Education 908-756-6524 ext. 16; ccooney@stmaryswatchung.org

Richard Dorsi, Cemetery Sales 908-380-3321; cemetery@stmaryswatchung.org

Nancy Finn, Director of Development 908-756-6524 ext. 14; nancy@stmaryswatchung.org

Suzanne Gallic, Director of Music suzannegallic@gmail.com

Pat Manfredonia, Parish Bookkeeper 908-756-6524 ext. 17; patm@stmaryswatchung.org

Susan Minogue, Organist sminogue37@gmail.com

Nancy Stoll, Parish Secretary 908-756-6524 ext. 10; parish@stmaryswatchung.org

PARISH STAFF

A warm welcome is extended to all who come to St. Mary’s-Stony Hill to join together in this community of worship and praise to Almighty God. We are grateful to our faithful parishioners and welcome our neighbors and guests who visit us occasionally. We want you to know that you are always welcome! All parishioners should be registered with the parish office. Please notify the parish if you change your address or move out of the parish. Certificates of eligibility to sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation will be given only to registered parishioners who are active and practicing Catholics.

We offer religious education for children of registered parishioners, who attend public school grades Pre-K thru 8. In addition, preparation for the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation is also provided for students who attend Catholic schools. Please check our website or contact the Office of Religious Education for information.

Due to privacy laws, we are no longer notified when parishioners are admitted to local hospitals. We are happy to visit sick or homebound parishioners when requested by family members. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Emergency sick calls can be made at anytime by calling the parish office and selecting “9”. Please only use this option for genuine emergencies requiring a priest.

Baptism: 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY: 12:15 pm—Arrangements must be made through the parish office at least one month in advance. Parents must be registered parishioners; sponsors must be practicing Catholics in good standing. If sponsors are from other parishes, a letter of good standing from their pastor is required. Reconciliation: SATURDAY: 3:00-3:45 pm. Also by appointment. Confessional in the Narthex. Marriage: Please contact the parish office for an appointment at least one year in advance of the planned wedding date. Additional information is available on our parish website: www.stmaryswatchung.org.

SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00 pm

SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am DAILY MASS: Mon.-Thurs. & Sat.: 7:00 am Fri.: 12:10 pm FIRST FRIDAYS: 12:10 pm and 7:00 pm Morning Prayers and the Rosary prayed daily at 8:40 am

HOLY DAY MASSES: VIGIL: 7:30 pm DAY: 7:00 am, 12:10 pm & 7:30 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

MASS SCHEDULE

SACRAMENTS

WELCOME!

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

2

3

Monday

The Most Holy Name of Jesus

7 am Mass

8:40 am Rosary & Morning

Prayers

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

7 am Mass

8:40 am Rosary & Morning

Prayers

4 pm Religious Education

4:15 pm Pageant Practice (Church)

7 pm Holy Hour

St. John Neumann

7 am Mass

8:40 am Rosary & Morning

Prayers

10 am Seniors Meeting

4:15 pm Pageant Practice (Church)

St. Andre Bessette

8:40 am Rosary

& Morning Prayers

12:10 pm Mass

7:00 p.m. Mass

St. Raymond Of Penyafort

7 am Mass

8:40 am Rosary & Morning

Prayers

4 pm Mass

6 pm Epiphany Pageant

The Epiphany of the Lord

7:30 am Mass

8 - 11 am Parish Breakfast

9 am Mass

10 am Religious Education

11:15 am Mass Koinonia Choir

12:15 pm KoC Meeting

5 pm Youth Group

St. Basil the Great

7 am Mass

8:40 am Rosary & Morning

Prayers

No Religious Ed Classes tonight

(parish office closed today)

4

5

6

7

8

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Somerset County Food Pantry

We are collecting donations for the Somerset County Food Pantry next weekend — January 7th & 8th. Please put your donations in the Narthex. Thank you all for helping Feed the Hungry. - The Pangi’s .

January 1st is World Day

of Prayer for Peace

Epiphany Pageant

This year, the children of our parish will perform an Epiphany Pageant on Saturday, January 7th at 6:00

p.m. All parishioners are invited to attend. Come help us tell the Christmas story as told by the children of our parish. The pageant will be followed with light refreshments.

Knights of Columbus

Valentine’s Day Dance

Save the date Saturday, February 18th

7:00—11:30 PM (Jacket & Tie)

Primavera Regency, Stirling Cocktail hour, Full course meal, Open bar $220 per couple ($125 individual tickets)

Proceeds to benefit KoC charities

Wedding Banns

Third Time Alexia Molion & Justin Fedje

First Friday

Food Bank Collection SHIP Pans Available

Holy Hour - Wednesday, January 4th

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come spend a quiet moment with our Lord.

First Friday is January 6th

Masses at 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m

St. Mary’s-Stony Hill, Watchung

Thank you and may God bless you for your

continued support of our parish!

Week of December 17—18 (Excludes WeShare)

Stewardship Reflection

“And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” Lk. 2:19 Mary is the perfect role model for living a stewardship lifestyle. She listened to God and said “yes” to His invitation to be the Holy Mother of His son. She also trusted in the God’s providence on a daily basis. As we start a new year, take time every day to listen to how God is calling you; trust that He has a better plan for you than you could ever imagine.

Knights of Columbus Parish Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their monthly parish breakfast on Sunday, January 8th after the 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Masses. Please join us for a delicious breakfast and fellowship with your neighbors.

Youth Group Meeting

Second Sunday is the youth ministry program of Wilson Memorial and St. Mary’s-Stony Hill. We meet on the second Sunday of each month. Our next meeting is Sunday, January 8th from 5-7 pm in the Parish Center. Come join us!

Annual Coat Drive to benefit

St. Anne’s Soup Kitchen

Bring new or gently used coats, hats, gloves & scarves and make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. All donations are being collected in the parish office. There is a box in the vestibule, so donations may be dropped off at any time. Thank you!

Diocese of Metuchen

Youth & Young Adult Office Invites Young adults from age 18 to 39 for a Young Adult Holy Hour (followed by fellowship). The January 8th, 2017 Holy Hour will be held at: St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ. The hour will include praise and worship, faith sharing and guest speakers. Reconciliation will also be available. For more information, contact Mary Ann Giannone at mgiannone@diometuchen.org.

Bus Trip to the Rally for Life in Trenton The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Respect for Life will be running a bus trip to the Rally for Life in Trenton, NJ on Monday, January 23, 2017. The bus ride is free of charge, but since space is limited all passengers must reserve their seats. Passengers will board the bus at the Diocesan Center in Piscataway at 9:30 am. The Rally at the State House begins at 11:00 am and ends at 1:00 pm. The bus will bring everyone back to the Diocesan Center between 2:00-2:30 pm. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a seat, please email amarshall@diometuchen.org or call 732-562-1990 ext. 1543 or 1629.

Mount St. Mary House of Prayer Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, offers the following programs. Registration required; email msmhope@msmhope.org or call 908-753-2091. ART AND FAITH: Symbol and Story. As we come to recognize the visual symbols in iconography, great works of art become more than a feast for the eyes, but food for the soul. Wed, Jan 11, 7-9 p.m. ($20-$30 As You Are Able) Presenter: Pat Pastore

IN AND AROUND THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

OUTSIDE HAPPENINGS

Your Sacrificial Offering

2016

Weekly Offering

$8,846

2015

Weekly Offering

$8,917

The “Together in Charity” Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend — January 7th & 8th. Thank you for your generosity to this collection and contribution to making this a grace-filled new year for a family or individual in crisis.

January 1, 2017

TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNING

December 30 - January 6 New Year Blessings Grace & Glory

Rolando Ablan Anthony Addario Agapito Aquino Joseph M. Angeleri Josephine Balko Eloy Bello Rose Bello Buono David Bestwick Annabella Biondo Anda Braun Diane Brown Genna Camiolo Marion Caparaso Brian Carpenter Lorena D’Amato Calvin David Gregory Frisoli Denise Gilmartin Barbara Giordano Jennifer Gonzalez Robert Gonzalez Andrew Greiwe Anthony Gottlick Eric Hartman

Hans Hendriks Laura Hinkley Federico Jarantilla Doris Kratson Donna Kugelman Eric LeGrand Anthony Leone Veronica March Kesla Marie Martinez Daniel McCaffrey Grace Mitchell Brenda Mittenhuber Clare Murphy John Oborne Donna Palardy Concetta Palasits Rolando Severino Karen Shanahan Rose Simone Frank Skopowski Bessie Sullivan Marie Summa Emma Szanicz Richard Walters

PRAY FOR Those in the Military… May God bless you for your service:

L. Cpl. Joseph Butrico, USMC Corp. Michael F. Hogan, USM Pvt. David Lavery, USMC Edward Paul Louis, USA Eric Marsjanik, USN Eric Merkle, USAF Capt. Jason Milbrandt, USMC Chaplain Robert Monagle, USAF Sgt. Patrick Noll USMC P.F.C. Clifton Sallach Pvt. Jonathan Sims, Natl Gd. Capt. Daniel Szurick, USMC Major John Voorhees, USA

For The Week

MONDAY, January 2, 2017 Saint Basil the Great

Readings: 1 Jn. 2:22-28/Jn. 1:19-28

7:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish

TUESDAY, January 3

The Most Holy Name of Jesus Readings: 1 Jn. 2:29-3:6/Jn. 1:29-34

7:00 a.m. Tony DeFilippis

WEDNESDAY, January 4

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Readings: 1 Jn. 3:7-10/Jn. 1:35-42

7:00 a.m. Anthony Tasco

THURSDAY, January 5 Saint John Neumann

Readings: 1 Jn. 3:11-21/Jn. 1:43-51

7:00 a.m. Intentions of Kathleen O’Connor

FIRST FRIDAY, January 6 St. André Bessette

Readings: 1 Jn. 5:5-13/Mk. 1:7-11

12 :10 p.m. Linda Finnegan 7:00 p.m. Damiano Gerardi

SATURDAY MORNING, January 7

Saint Raymond of Penyafort Readings: 1 Jn. 5:14-21/Jn. 2:1-11

7:00 a.m. Elvira & Salvatore Conte

SATURDAY EVENING, January 7 Vigil of the Epiphany of the Lord

Readings: Is. 60:1-6/Eph. 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt. 2:1-12

4:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish

SUNDAY, January 8 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Readings: Is. 60:1-6/Eph. 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt. 2:1-12

7:30 a.m. Kunegunda Maculaitis 9:00 a.m. Michelina & Alfonso DiMeo 11:15 a.m. Deacon Sam Ventola

A time to heal... Let us pray for the sick:

Mass Servers Jan 7 - 8

“Mary leads us to Christ, but Christ leads us back to his Mother…” -G. K. Chesterton

MASS READER EUCHARISTIC MINISTER

ALTAR SERVER

Saturday 4:00pm

D. Speeney M. L. DiRosa C. & M. Guerriero

E. Gallic J. Soranno

Sunday, 7:30am

J. Eisele V. Bannon C. Gatti

Open

9:00am B. Tozzi A. DeParto F. Stromsland

R, V. Lesaca D. Sarrico

11:15am H. Ladisheff

K. Lawlor S. C. Munoz

R. Molnar B. Wahlers

St. Mary’s-Stony Hill, Watchung

K I

D

S

C

O

R

N

E

R

Sharing the Gospel

Mothers think their babies are pretty special, and Mary was no different. She probably kissed his nose, snuggled his little cheeks, and sang songs to him. But a lot of people thought her baby was special. Mary had more than just curious relatives showing up to visit. Angels praised God, and shepherds came running to see the baby, too. When it was time to name him Jesus, Mary knew he was the Savior.