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SAINT<br />

JAMES<br />

the APOSTLE CHURCH<br />

45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301<br />

OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560<br />

<strong>The</strong> Parish is Served by<br />

Msgr. William C. Hatcher, M. Div., M. A.<br />

Pastor<br />

bhatcher@saintjamesparish.org<br />

973-376-3044 ext 356<br />

Fr. <strong>James</strong> A. Worth, M. Div., M. A.<br />

Parochial Vicar<br />

jworth@saintjamesparish.org<br />

973-376-3044 ext 357<br />

Fr. John D. Dennehy, M. Div., Th.M.<br />

Weekend Assistant<br />

Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon<br />

jerryjan133@aol.com<br />

Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon<br />

danpegone@aol.com<br />

www.saintjamesparish.org<br />

A Welcoming Community of Faith<br />

<strong>March</strong> 17, 2013<br />

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THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT


MASSES FOR THE WEEK<br />

Fifth Sunday of Lent<br />

<strong>March</strong> 17, 2013<br />

SATURDAY EVENING <strong>March</strong> 16, 2013<br />

5:00PM<br />

Joann Kostin ~ Family<br />

SUNDAY MORNING <strong>March</strong> 17, 2013<br />

7:30AM<br />

Mary & Joe Ginty/Kate & Barney Smith<br />

~ Dan & Anna Smith<br />

9:00AM<br />

Agnes Ondish ~ Husband<br />

10:30AM<br />

Louie Del Mauro ~ Friends<br />

12:00PM<br />

Victor Kostin, Sr. ~ Family<br />

MONDAY <strong>March</strong> 18, 2013<br />

7:30AM<br />

John Schleupner, Jr. ~ Lillian Schleupner<br />

TUESDAY <strong>March</strong> 19, 2013<br />

7:30AM<br />

Nilo Bonapace ~ Florence Murphy<br />

WEDNESDAY <strong>March</strong> 20, 2013<br />

7:30AM<br />

Elaine Mary Weismantel ~ Olga<br />

THURSDAY <strong>March</strong> 21, 2013<br />

7:30AM<br />

Matthew Noah Bernstein ~ Family<br />

FRIDAY <strong>March</strong> 22, 2013<br />

7:30AM<br />

Patsy Ragonese, Jr. ~ Angela Ragonese<br />

SATURDAY <strong>March</strong> 23, 2013<br />

8:00AM<br />

Lucille Purcell ~ Bob<br />

Rocco Grande ~ Vittoria Matteucci<br />

Ryszard Szalajko ~ Barbara Prasse<br />

Dominic De Gaitano ~ Bob & Mary Purcell<br />

SATURDAY EVENING <strong>March</strong> 23, 2013<br />

5:00PM<br />

Josephine & Otto DeGregorio ~ Family<br />

SUNDAY MORNING <strong>March</strong> 24, 2013<br />

7:30AM<br />

Angelo Deleo ~ Mary Ann Farley<br />

9:00AM<br />

Picuito Grazia Marza ~ Pasquale Ianelli<br />

10:30AM<br />

Frank DeMartino ~ Mirella DeMartino & Family<br />

12:00PM<br />

Carmella Concilio ~ Mr. & Mrs. Nahirny<br />

`tç g{xç exáà |Ç à{x cxtvx Éy V{Ü|áà<br />

SUNDAY’S READINGS<br />

This Sunday’s Readings<br />

Worship Hymnal 1041 Year C<br />

Father Jim’s Jottings<br />

MY REFLECTIONS<br />

ON TODAY’S GOSPEL<br />

We seem to be very quick to judge and very slow to<br />

forgive. We need to change that around. Jesus did not<br />

judge the woman caught in adultery in our Gospel story<br />

today. He certainly had the right to judge her, but rather,<br />

He chose to lead her out of that sinful and unhealthy<br />

behavior by restoring here sense of self-worth. From<br />

that moment on, she saw herself a child of God. Her<br />

eyes were opened. Let us open our eyes to God’s mercy.<br />

AS WE GATHER TO<br />

WORSHIP<br />

A listing of the Scripture & Music<br />

for Next Weekend’s Masses<br />

PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION<br />

SCRIPTURE: Worship #1043<br />

Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24<br />

Philippians 2:6-11 John 8:1-11<br />

ENTRANCE: Worship #481<br />

PROFESSION OF FAITH: Worship #209/Gather #174<br />

PREPARATION: Gather #512<br />

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER ACCLAMATIONS:<br />

Holy, Holy Gather #375<br />

Mystery of Faith Gather #376<br />

Amen Gather #377<br />

Agnus Dei Gather #388<br />

COMMUNION: Gather #701<br />

SENDING FORTH: Worship #476<br />

(5:00PM and 12noon) Worship 489<br />

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE<br />

Your continued and consistent generosity raised<br />

the following amount<br />

$7,618.00<br />

Jesus says, it is far better to give than to receive<br />

WEEKLY MEMORIALS<br />

THE SANCTUARY LAMP<br />

Stanley Kobukowski ~ Family<br />

THE BREAD AND WINE<br />

Stanley Kobukowski ~ Family<br />

PAGE 2 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN <strong>638</strong> :: MARCH 17, 2013


THE PRAYER<br />

CORNER<br />

“To everything there is a season<br />

and a time for every purpose…”<br />

A TIME TO BE BORN<br />

<br />

A TIME TO LOVE<br />

<br />

A TIME TO HEAL<br />

Bea Giacobbe, Brian Mather, Marc Conti,<br />

Alice McCarthy, Martha Kitsch, Fred Mesorole,<br />

Kay Corcoran, Frank Corcoran, Maria Patania,<br />

Honora Kaye, Doris Heimall, Ann Zeigler,<br />

Susan Sullivan, Antoinette Pacifico, Jhon Jairo Marin,<br />

Jeremy Almonte, Jennie Potente, Walter Mathias,<br />

Jean Commerford, Ronald Alaniz, Doris Porter,<br />

Honorise DeSisto, Lucy Sammartino, Kay Austell,<br />

Kathleen Telesca, Pat Murphy, Marie Fedorko,<br />

Edward Drummond, Jr., Tom Hogan, Maureen Prescott<br />

and all who are sick and suffering<br />

A TIME TO DIE<br />

Jean Mc Gann, Rose LaRosa<br />

and all who have gone before us<br />

A TIME OF WAR & PEACE<br />

We pray for all national and world leaders, for the safety and well<br />

being of all the military personnel defending our freedom…<br />

Luis Fonseca, Arthur Raymond, Frank Wulff,<br />

Jack Lober, Stacy Enyeart, David Bugel, Aaron Pluto,<br />

Samuel Lillie, Tim Arentz, Stephen Patricco,<br />

Taylor Daniels, Sean Curran, Phillip Patten<br />

A TIME TO SEEK<br />

For all seminarians on the road to priesthood, especially:<br />

Gino de la Rama, John Butler, Luis Mario Garcia,<br />

Luis Fernando Diaz, Hermes Dias, Danny Pabon,<br />

Angel Gamba and Steven Tevaras, Joe Furnaguera,<br />

Michael Preston, Peter Carey, Zachary Devoe<br />

THE PASTOR’S<br />

LETTER<br />

Reverend Monsignor<br />

William Charles Hatcher<br />

Dear Parish Family,<br />

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY!!! (<strong>March</strong> 17)<br />

As I write this letter the Cardinals of the Catholic<br />

<strong>Church</strong> are ready to go into Conclave to elect the new<br />

Pope. Perhaps, by now we already know who he is.<br />

However these last several weeks have been a time of<br />

grace for our <strong>Church</strong>. Many people have been talking<br />

about our Catholic Faith, our traditions and our hopes.<br />

Yes, certainly, some have also been talking about our<br />

failures, and rightfully so. But, we are entering a new era<br />

for the <strong>Church</strong> and recognizing weaknesses and sins, we<br />

can come into a future with a new strength for<br />

preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With a new Holy<br />

Father leading us in prayer and service to the world we<br />

can look with a renewed hope to bring Catholic values<br />

to a world which needs renewal. We can never forget<br />

that WE are the <strong>Church</strong> and all of us need to live up to<br />

what we profess with our lips. May the Lord who<br />

strengthens us for this endeavour renew the face of the<br />

earth.<br />

Over the last several weeks we have been called to pray<br />

for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on his resignation,<br />

prayer for the <strong>Church</strong> during the Sede Vacante (the<br />

vacant cathedra of the Bishop of Rome), and prayer for<br />

the Cardinals as they met in Congregations and in<br />

Conclave. It has been a time of prayer for all of us.<br />

As you know I will be retiring on July 1 st ; so, it is a<br />

good time (almost four months) to pray for my<br />

successor – the one who will be your new Pastor. It is a<br />

time for prayer to the Holy Spirit to guide the<br />

Archbishop in his choice and a time for our parish that<br />

the Pastor we need, will be the one appointed.<br />

Thank you to our Hospitality Committee for serving<br />

the Irish Soda Bread and St. Joseph Zeppoles today.<br />

Sign-up today, also, to volunteer at our Parish Festival!<br />

HAPPY SAINT JOSEPH’S DAY !!! (<strong>March</strong> 19)<br />

Love,<br />

SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN <strong>638</strong> :: MARCH 17, 2013 PAGE 3


CALENDAR<br />

NEWS<br />

Mrs. Maggie Keffer<br />

Coordinator<br />

SUNDAY <strong>March</strong> 17<br />

SUNDAY<br />

Easter Eggs-Raphael’s Life House-<strong>Church</strong> ALL MASSES<br />

Irish Soda Bread and Zeppoles ALL MASSES<br />

Religious Education (K-8)-School 10:10-11:30AM<br />

Blue & Gold Dinner-Gym 1:00-6:00PM<br />

MONDAY <strong>March</strong> 18<br />

MONDAY<br />

Recitation of the Rosary-<strong>Church</strong> 7:10-7:30AM<br />

TUESDAY <strong>March</strong> 19<br />

TUESDAY<br />

Recitation of the Rosary-<strong>Church</strong> 7:10-7:30AM<br />

St Joseph’s (School) Mass -<strong>Church</strong> 9:00AM<br />

Chorister Rehearsal-<strong>Church</strong> 3:30-5:00PM<br />

Religious Education (1-6)-School 3:45-5:00PM<br />

Adult Choir Rehearsal-<strong>Church</strong> 7:00-9:00PM<br />

WEDNESDAY <strong>March</strong> 20 WEDNESDAY<br />

Recitation of the Rosary-<strong>Church</strong> 7:10-7:30AM<br />

Altar Training —<strong>Church</strong><br />

2:30-5:00PM<br />

Volley Ball Practice—School 2:45-4:15PM<br />

Sacrament of Reconciliation—<strong>Church</strong> 7:00-8:00PM<br />

Boy Scout Pack 73 Meeting-Gym 7:00-9:00PM<br />

THURSDAY <strong>March</strong> 21<br />

THURSDAY<br />

Recitation of the Rosary-<strong>Church</strong> 7:10-7:30AM<br />

Easter Cherub Choir Rehearsal-<strong>Church</strong> 4:15-5:00PM<br />

CYO Youth Group –Gym 7:30-9:00PM<br />

FRIDAY <strong>March</strong> 22<br />

FRIDAY<br />

Recitation of the Rosary-<strong>Church</strong> 7:10-7:30AM<br />

School Stations of the Cross-<strong>Church</strong> 8:30AM<br />

Stations of the Cross-<strong>Church</strong> 12:00PM<br />

SATURDAY <strong>March</strong> 23<br />

SATURDAY<br />

Recitation of the Rosary-<strong>Church</strong> 7:40-8:00AM<br />

Lenten Penance Service –<strong>Church</strong> 11:00AM<br />

SUNDAY <strong>March</strong> 24-<br />

SUNDAY<br />

Begins outside –blessing of Palm-<strong>Church</strong> ALL MASSES<br />

Religious Education (K-6)-School 10:10-11:30AM<br />

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION<br />

$2,150.00<br />

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!<br />

CALENDAR RAFFLE<br />

WINNERS!<br />

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:<br />

Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 2 Gerry McManus<br />

Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 3 John Catallo<br />

Monday, <strong>March</strong> 4 Daniel Smith<br />

Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 5 Victoria Pedicini<br />

Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 6 Kathy Patten<br />

Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 7 Rose Trunk<br />

Friday, <strong>March</strong> 8 Carla Ierobino<br />

SOCIAL CONCERNS<br />

NEWS<br />

Mrs. Lisa Gillo<br />

Coordinator<br />

FEED MY PEOPLE<br />

We need volunteers! We pick-up the left-over items at<br />

Panera in Short Hills on Sunday evening and Monday<br />

mornings. We then drop the off at the <strong>Church</strong> on<br />

Monday morning. Everything is then delivered to <strong>Saint</strong><br />

Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth by a dedicated<br />

team of drivers. Many thanks to all involved for we<br />

cannot do it without you! Contact Lisa for more details<br />

on how to volunteer.<br />

SANDWICH MAKERS<br />

238 sandwiches were collected. <strong>The</strong> next collection will<br />

be Monday, <strong>March</strong> 25, 2013 . We need cheese, meat,<br />

meat and cheese sandwiches without condiments. Please<br />

individually wrap and label the contents with one group<br />

per bag and drop them off between 8:00-11:00am at the<br />

School Kitchen. Contact Lisa to volunteer.<br />

MEAT LOAF MAKERS<br />

16 lbs. of meatloaf was collected. <strong>The</strong> next collection<br />

will be Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 23, 2013 before the 5:00pm<br />

Mass and Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 24 from 10:00am – 12:00pm<br />

in the Gathering Area of the <strong>Church</strong>. We need 2-3 lb.<br />

meat loaves cooked, wrapped and frozen each month.<br />

Home pick-ups can be arranged. Contact Lisa for more<br />

details on how to volunteer.<br />

FOOD COLLECTION<br />

<strong>The</strong> next collection for non-perishable food will be on<br />

the weekend of <strong>March</strong> 23/24, 2013. Please drop off<br />

items in the Gathering Area of the <strong>Church</strong>.<br />

CONTACT INFORMATION<br />

Lisa Gillo at 908-232-5304 or lgillo97@gmail.com<br />

LILY’S PANTRY<br />

With <strong>Springfield</strong> HOPE, we’re open every Tuesday and<br />

Thursday 9:00-11:30am. Evening hours also available. If<br />

you or someone you know is in need please call<br />

Anthony at 201-618-5944 for help. God bless you!<br />

When we feed the poor we feed Christ<br />

LENTEN PENANCE<br />

PRAYER SERVICE WITH<br />

CONFESSION<br />

11:00AM Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 23, 2013<br />

PAGE 4 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN <strong>638</strong> :: MARCH 17, 2013


YOUTH GROUP<br />

NEWS<br />

Mrs. Kimberly Mailley<br />

Youth Minister<br />

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS<br />

JOIN US ON THURSDAY NIGHTS<br />

7:30-9:00pm ~ in the School Gym<br />

Students in 9-12th Grade<br />

We meet weekly on Thursday nights and follow the<br />

Parish School Calendar. It’s a great place to meet friends,<br />

hang out and share stories as you brave your high school<br />

years. Contact Kim Mailley at 908-389-1266 or email her<br />

at: kmailley18@verizon.net.<br />

Be a Part of Something Great!<br />

GOD’S HOUSE & YOURS<br />

Please return all song books to the pew rack, lift all<br />

kneelers to the upright position, remove all wrappers<br />

and tissues, pick up debris found on the ground and in<br />

the bathrooms. Let’s keep it clean every day of the<br />

week, not just Sunday!<br />

OF INTEREST TO FATHERS<br />

<strong>The</strong> Knights of Columbus have put together a website<br />

of resources for fathers and sons. It can be found at:<br />

www.fathersforgood.org. <strong>The</strong>se tools and resources are<br />

invaluable in today’s world.<br />

RESPECT LIFE<br />

CORNER<br />

<strong>The</strong> Third Trimester of Pregnancy<br />

by Mrs. Patricia Sullivan<br />

At the end of the seventh month of pregnancy, fat<br />

begins to be deposited on your baby. Your baby is<br />

about 14 inches long and weighs from about 2 – 4<br />

pounds. Your baby's hearing is fully developed and he<br />

changes position frequently and responds to stimuli,<br />

including sound, pain, and light.<br />

By the eight month of pregnancy, baby is about 18<br />

inches long and weighs as much as 5 pounds. Baby will<br />

continue to mature and develop body fat reserves. You<br />

may notice that your baby is kicking more. Baby's brain<br />

is developing rapidly at this time, and he can see and<br />

hear. Most internal systems are well developed, but the<br />

lungs may still be immature.<br />

Towards the end of the third trimester, your baby<br />

continues to grow and mature. His lungs are nearly fully<br />

developed. Baby’s reflexes are coordinated so he can<br />

blink, close the eyes, turn the head and grasp firmly.<br />

Your baby's position changes to prepare itself for labor<br />

and delivery. <strong>The</strong> baby drops down into the pelvis, and<br />

usually his head is facing down toward the birth canal.<br />

By the end of this pregnancy month, your baby is about<br />

18 to 20 inches long and weighs about 7 pounds.<br />

PARISH SCHOOL<br />

NEWS<br />

Mrs. Patricia Dolansky<br />

Principal<br />

AT SAINT JAMES SCHOOL OUR PLATES ARE<br />

FULL…OF BLESSINGS<br />

by Mrs. Mary McElroy<br />

Much to the delight of the students, plates will literally<br />

be full this week when we celebrate the well-loved Italian<br />

tradition of the <strong>Saint</strong> Joseph’s table. Born out of the<br />

time honored story of the intercession of <strong>Saint</strong> Joseph<br />

bringing relief to famine ravaged Sicily centuries ago, the<br />

<strong>Saint</strong> Joseph’s table is laden with Italian pastries and<br />

other goodies. Tradition holds that the table is piled<br />

high with treats supplied by the community as a giving<br />

back for the blessing of prosperity. Meant as a gift for<br />

the enjoyment of all, especially those in need, it was<br />

created in thanksgiving and grateful appreciation for the<br />

prayers of <strong>Saint</strong> Joseph for food and an end to famine.<br />

Sponsored by the H.S.A., our <strong>Saint</strong> Joseph’s table will be<br />

set up in the school, and all members of the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong><br />

School Community, are invited to sample the table<br />

immediately after the 9:00 am Mass on Tuesday, <strong>March</strong><br />

19 th , <strong>Saint</strong> Joseph’s Day. Having a <strong>Saint</strong> Joseph’s table<br />

to look forward to will make the wearing of full dress<br />

uniform by our students a little more enjoyable, and may<br />

be an added incentive for available family members to<br />

attend Mass.<br />

One of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong>’ great blessings is its eighth grade<br />

students, who have received numerous recognition and<br />

scholarship awards to local Catholic high schools.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y are:<br />

Scholarships:<br />

Jack Burgess <strong>Saint</strong> Peter’s Prep<br />

Stephanie Daniels Roselle Catholic<br />

Megan Duffy Mother Seton – Union Catholic<br />

Victoria Gainey Mother Seton – Union Catholic<br />

Jonathan Garzon <strong>Saint</strong> Peter’s Prep - Seton Hall Prep<br />

Roselle Catholic – Union Catholic<br />

Madison Jones Mother Seton - Roselle Catholic -<br />

Union Catholic<br />

Joshua Miller Roselle Catholic<br />

Nicholas Miller Roselle Catholic<br />

Emma Moxley Benedictine Academy – Mother Seton<br />

Celia Rizzo Benedictine Academy<br />

Mikaela Robes Mother Seton – Union Catholic<br />

Kieran Roy Bishop George Ahr –Roselle Catholic<br />

Ingrid Veloso Mother Seton<br />

Juston White Roselle Catholic<br />

Selected for Honors Programs:<br />

Megan Duffy~Victoria Gainey~Jonathan Garzon<br />

Madison Jones~Emma Moxley~Celia Rizzo<br />

Mikaela Robes~Kieran Roy~Ingrid Veloso<br />

Roselle Catholic Scholastic Olympics:<br />

Stephanie Daniels~Victoria Gainey~Jonathan Garzon<br />

Madison Jones~Kieran Roy<br />

SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH BULLETIN <strong>638</strong> :: MARCH 17, 2013 PAGE 5


SACRAMENT<br />

PARISH STAFF<br />

INFORMATION<br />

INFORMATION<br />

Fr. Jim Worth<br />

Msgr. Bill Hatcher<br />

Coordinator<br />

Coordinator<br />

All Events will take place in the <strong>Church</strong> except the Chrism Mass<br />

PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION-<strong>March</strong> 23/24<br />

Saturday (anticipated) 5:00 pm<br />

Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon<br />

all Masses will begin in front of the <strong>Church</strong><br />

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2013<br />

BAPTISM<br />

Communal Baptisms are held on the last Sunday of each<br />

month at 1:30pm in the <strong>Church</strong>. <strong>The</strong>y can also be<br />

scheduled during the Masses on the weekend. Please<br />

contact the Parish Office to arrange for the Baptismal<br />

Prep Class either before or after the arrival of your baby.<br />

RECONCILIATION<br />

Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at<br />

11:00am in the <strong>Church</strong>, or anytime by appointment.<br />

Penance Services are held during the year and will be<br />

announced.<br />

EUCHARIST<br />

Communion can be brought to the sick and<br />

homebound either at home or in a facility. Please<br />

contact the Parish Office to make arrangements.<br />

CONFIRMATION<br />

Adult Confirmation and RCIA, Rite of Christian<br />

Initiation of Adults (those wishing to enter the Catholic<br />

faith and those wishing to complete their sacraments)<br />

are welcome and encouraged to begin this process at<br />

anytime. Please contact the Parish Office for details.<br />

MARRIAGE<br />

Couples interested in marriage are asked to contact one<br />

of the priests or deacons at least one year prior to their<br />

desired date so that arrangements can be made. For<br />

more information contact the Parish Office.<br />

VOCATIONS<br />

Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life<br />

Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office<br />

973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in<br />

vocations.<br />

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK<br />

This Sacrament can be administered anytime by<br />

contacting one of the priests. We make visits to area<br />

hospitals and nursing homes. Please contact the Parish<br />

Office. If you need a ride to <strong>Church</strong> or to a doctor’s<br />

office, please contact the Parish Office and a member of<br />

our Transportation Committee will contact you.<br />

THE RCIA PROCESS<br />

<strong>The</strong> Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a<br />

process where individuals who need to receive the<br />

sacraments of initiation or who have never been<br />

baptized enter into full communion with the faith.<br />

Contact the Parish Office for details.<br />

PARISH OFFICE<br />

45 South <strong>Springfield</strong> Avenue <strong>Springfield</strong>, <strong>NJ</strong> 07081<br />

Main Office 973-376-3044 :: Facsimile 973-376-0560<br />

PASTOR<br />

Monsignor William C. Hatcher 973-376-3044 x 356<br />

bhatcher@saintjamesparish.org<br />

MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK-<strong>March</strong> 25<br />

Daily Mass 7:30 am<br />

Chrism Mass 8:00 pm at the Cathedral Basilica in Newark<br />

PAROCHIAL VICAR<br />

Father <strong>James</strong> A. Worth 973-376-3044 ext 357<br />

jworth@saintjamesparish.org<br />

TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK-<strong>March</strong> 26<br />

Daily Mass 7:30 am<br />

WEEKEND ASSISTANT<br />

Father John D. Dennehy<br />

PERMANENT DEACONS<br />

Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni & Deacon Dan O’Neill<br />

WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK-<strong>March</strong> 27<br />

Daily Mass 7:30 am<br />

Musical Meditation: “Lenten Solace”<br />

with Father Jim Worth 7:30 pm in the <strong>Church</strong><br />

PARISH SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER<br />

Mrs. Jackie Canavan 973-376-3044 ext 111<br />

jcanavan@saintjamesparish<br />

Mrs. Fran Kulik 973-376-3044 ext 124<br />

fkulik@saintjamesparish.org<br />

THE SACRED TRIDUUM<br />

HOLY THURSDAY-<strong>March</strong> 28<br />

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm<br />

Night Prayer 10:00 pm<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Church</strong> will be closed after Night Prayer<br />

SCHOOL OFFICE<br />

41 South <strong>Springfield</strong> Avenue <strong>Springfield</strong>, <strong>NJ</strong> 07081<br />

Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228<br />

PRINCIPAL<br />

Mrs. Patricia Dolansky, B.S., M.L.S., M.A.<br />

pdolansky@saintjamesparish.org<br />

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT<br />

Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio<br />

sjschool@saintjamesparish.org<br />

GOOD FRIDAY-<strong>March</strong> 29<br />

Morning Prayer 8:30 am<br />

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Holy Communion 3:00 pm<br />

Living Stations of the Cross presented by the Youth Group 7:00 pm<br />

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE<br />

Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079<br />

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION<br />

Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec.Ed-Autism Cert.<br />

ncaputo@saintjamesparish.org<br />

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT<br />

Mrs. Maggie Keffer<br />

mkeffer@saintjamesparish.org<br />

MUSIC MINISTRY<br />

Ms. Janet Natale 973-376-3044 ext 127<br />

jnatale@saintjamesparish.org<br />

Mr. John M. Kubiniec, Organist<br />

YOUTH MINISTRY<br />

Mrs. Kim Mailley kmailley18@verizon.net<br />

PARISH TRUSTEES<br />

Mrs. Janet Petino & Mr. John Pflug<br />

PARISH COUNCIL<br />

pastoralcouncil@saintjamesparish.org<br />

HOLY SATURDAY-<strong>March</strong> 30<br />

Morning Prayer 8:30 am<br />

No scheduled Confessions & No 5:00 pm Mass<br />

Blessing of Easter Foods & Easter Egg Hunt-11:30am<br />

THE EASTER VIGIL-<strong>March</strong> 30<br />

Mass 8:00 pm satisfies the Easter Sunday obligation<br />

Mass begins in front of the <strong>Church</strong> with the blessing of the New Fire<br />

EASTER SUNDAY <strong>The</strong> Resurrection of the Lord-<strong>March</strong> 31<br />

Mass 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon<br />

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RELIGIOUS ED<br />

NEWS<br />

Mrs. Nancy Caputo<br />

Director<br />

Thank you to the families who came on Saturday and<br />

registered for the 2013-2014 school year. Families are<br />

reminded that each class section is limited to 10<br />

returning students so please do not wait too long to get<br />

your registrations in!<br />

Are in interested in becoming a Catechist or Class Aide<br />

If so, please call the office for more information. Do<br />

you have a friend you can team or co-teach with<br />

Catechists must at least 18 years old, a parishioner and<br />

received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please think<br />

about sharing your faith with the next generation of our<br />

parish leaders!<br />

All 7th and 8th Grade community service hours,<br />

required by the Archdiocese, are to be completed by<br />

June 13.<br />

Please note the changes to next year’s program: 7th and<br />

8th grade classes will no longer meet on Tuesday<br />

evenings. All classes will be limited to 10 (returning)<br />

students per class section so please be sure to register as<br />

soon as possible to guarantee your child a seat in your<br />

first choice and to avoid the increased fee after June 1.<br />

Religious education is an ongoing formation from<br />

Grade 1 (Kindergarten is optional) through Grade 8;<br />

with the Sacrament of Confirmation taking place in the<br />

Fall of 9th Grade. If your child has not received<br />

continuous religious education since receiving First<br />

Holy Communion, please call the religious education<br />

office.<br />

If your child receives special accommodations in public<br />

school, please let me know.<br />

Please be sure to notify us if you have recently changed<br />

your home or email address or phone number.<br />

Our parish website is the most convenient way to<br />

communicate with you ~ please add our address to your<br />

list of “favorites”.<br />

Office hours by appointment, and available via email:<br />

ncaputo@saintjamesparish.org<br />

BAPTISM INFORMATION<br />

<strong>The</strong> catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm<br />

Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning<br />

following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend.<br />

Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that<br />

everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or<br />

would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please<br />

call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044.<br />

CEREMONY CATECHESIS<br />

April 7, June 23 May 5<br />

LENTEN SOLACE<br />

A Musical Meditation by<br />

Father Jim Worth<br />

COME JOIN ME<br />

Wednesday Evening @ 7:30pm<br />

<strong>March</strong> 27, 2013<br />

Join Father Jim in the <strong>Church</strong> as he sings and prays<br />

through a wide variety of musical styles to ease the stress<br />

of daily life and bring about a genuine sense of<br />

peace and calm during our hectic, busy lives<br />

All Are Welcome & Bring A Friend!<br />

$$$ 400 CLUB $$$<br />

JOIN TODAY!<br />

TEN DOLLARS A MONTH!<br />

For your chance to win some cash as well as helping to<br />

fund the many programs that our <strong>Church</strong> & School<br />

provide.<br />

One winner is selected at the drawing held on the last<br />

Saturday of each month immediately following the<br />

5:00pm Mass in the Gathering Area.<br />

Call the Parish Office 973-376-3044<br />

MINISTRY SIGN-UP<br />

FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER<br />

Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion<br />

and Ushers are asked to sign up in the Ministry Room<br />

for Holy Week and Easter Masses.<br />

SEWING MINISTRY<br />

Daytime 8:30 ~ 11:00am <strong>March</strong> 27, April 10, 24<br />

Evening 7:00 ~ 9:00pm <strong>March</strong> 27, April 10, 24<br />

Prayer Shawl 9:30~11:30am <strong>March</strong> 20, April 3, 17, May 1<br />

Call Linda Darby 908-577-1510 for details<br />

WHAT IS YOUR CATHOLIC IQ<br />

see answer elsewhere in the bulletin<br />

Of the following, this is not one of the first five books<br />

of the Old Testament:<br />

(a) Genesis<br />

(b) Exodus<br />

(c) Ephesians<br />

(d) Deuteronomy<br />

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MUSIC MINISTRY<br />

NEWS<br />

Ms. Janet Natale<br />

Director<br />

Our choirs are now preparing for the Lenten and Easter<br />

seasons at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong>. If you would like to become a<br />

part of Music Ministry at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> the <strong>Apostle</strong>, please<br />

know that you are most welcome.<br />

Email: jnatale@saintjamesparish.org<br />

CHRISM MASS<br />

<strong>The</strong> Annual Chrism Mass will be held at the Cathedral-<br />

Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark on Monday,<br />

<strong>March</strong> 25 th at 8:00 p.m. Your Parish Priests and Deacons<br />

attend the Chrism Mass and it is fitting that members<br />

of the Parish also attend. <strong>The</strong> Sacred Oils for use at<br />

Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and Anointing of<br />

the Sick are blessed/consecrated at this Mass. Each parish<br />

is asked to bring ten people. If you plan on coming<br />

or wish more information, please call the parish office.<br />

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL --<br />

MAKING A DIFFERENCE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Human<br />

Concerns works to spread the Gospel’s challenge of our<br />

need to care for the poor and the marginalized within<br />

our society. It does this by making presentations in parishes,<br />

schools and religious education programs about<br />

the importance of Catholic Social Teaching, specific<br />

social issues and the importance of service in the life of<br />

the <strong>Church</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Office of Human Concerns also works with youth<br />

groups from both the Archdiocese of Newark and nationally<br />

who are looking for service projects and an<br />

opportunity to reflect on their experiences. During the<br />

last two summers, over 80 young people from around<br />

the country will come to the Archdiocese to serve the<br />

poor with service projects in our shelters, parishes and<br />

soup kitchens.<br />

This Office creates a greater awareness of the important<br />

social issues of the day such as poverty, climate change<br />

and fair housing by providing information to parishes<br />

and practical ways to be involved in making positive<br />

changes to the world.<br />

Thank you for your support of the Archbishop’s Annual<br />

Appeal, which makes the Office of Human Concerns a<br />

reality!<br />

USED CAR NEEDED<br />

If you or someone you know has a used car that you no<br />

longer have need for, please contact Monsignor Bill<br />

Hatcher. We are looking for a car for one of our<br />

Colombian seminarians. Thank you. For your assistance.<br />

PARISH<br />

OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Get Involved and<br />

Get to Know Your Parish<br />

HOSPITAL VISITATIONS<br />

If you or someone you know is in the hospital please<br />

inform the hospital staff you are Catholic and a member<br />

of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> the <strong>Apostle</strong> <strong>Church</strong>. <strong>The</strong> priests and<br />

deacons will be able to find you so a visit can be<br />

arranged. Contact the Parish Office to be added at Mass<br />

and/or on the Prayer Line.<br />

HOW TO REPORT ABUSE<br />

<strong>The</strong> Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all<br />

allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the<br />

clergy, religious and lay staff. We encourage anyone<br />

with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to<br />

inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate<br />

action to protect others and provide support to victims<br />

of sexual abuse. If you wish to report an allegation call<br />

the Office of Child & Youth Protection -201-407-3256.<br />

INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK<br />

At the “General Intercessions” we pray for the sick.<br />

Our prayers for the sick are very important, especially in<br />

critical times of sudden illness, surgery or worsening<br />

condition. We will continue to pray for and mention the<br />

names of our sick parishioners when we receive notice<br />

from the family or the individual asking for prayers.<br />

<strong>The</strong>ir name will be mentioned for three weeks and after<br />

the names will continue in the bulletin, until we receive<br />

notice otherwise. If the condition worsens we will<br />

mention the name again at Mass when notified.<br />

RECEIVING COMMUNION<br />

It is good to remind ourselves of the reverence needed<br />

when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ. When<br />

we approach the altar, if receiving on the hand, please<br />

remove any gloves beforehand. Remember to bow<br />

slightly without being ostentatious. If communion runs<br />

out please wait for the Minister to return.<br />

BULLETIN INFORMATION<br />

EASTER SCHEDULE:<br />

DEADLINE~NOON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20<br />

Information for the <strong>Bulletin</strong> needs to be emailed to:<br />

bulletin@saintjamesparish.org;<br />

Fr. Jim Worth at: jworth@saintjamesparish.org; as well<br />

as, Nancy Caputo at: ncaputo@saintjamesparish.org<br />

Thank you for your continued cooperation!<br />

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DEVOTIONALS<br />

AND<br />

MEMORIALS<br />

Spiritual Offerings<br />

SANCTUARY LAMP/BREAD & WINE<br />

If you would like to have a loved one remembered, you<br />

can reserve a week and have an intention memorialized.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Sanctuary Lamp is available for a donation of<br />

$15.00. <strong>The</strong> Bread and Wine is available for a donation<br />

of $20.00. You can make arrangements by calling the<br />

Parish Office 973-376-3044.<br />

MARIAN DEVOTION<br />

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Miraculous<br />

Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction takes place on<br />

Mondays (as scheduled) from 6:45-7:30pm at <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong><br />

<strong>Church</strong>. Please feel free to join us.<br />

PERPETUAL ADORATION<br />

Can you volunteer as an Adoration Chapel Adorer Our<br />

Lady of Lourdes <strong>Church</strong> in Mountainside needs two<br />

adorers per hour. To volunteer your time please contact<br />

Irene Ciccarino at 732-574-0064.<br />

NOCTURNAL ADORATION<br />

<strong>Saint</strong> John the <strong>Apostle</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, 1805 Penbrook Terrace<br />

in Linden has Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament<br />

with Benediction, Homily & Communion every First<br />

Friday from 8:30-9:30pm. All are welcome.<br />

HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE<br />

Holy Spirit <strong>Church</strong> on 984 Suburban Road in Union<br />

hosts a Holy Hour on the first Wednesday of the<br />

month at 7:30PM, all are welcome to join us in prayer.<br />

WORLD MARRIAGE<br />

HONORING COUPLES<br />

CELEBRATING<br />

FIVE ~ TWENTY-FIVE ~ FIFTY YEARS<br />

OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE<br />

<strong>The</strong>se anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Archbishop<br />

John J. Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the<br />

Sacred Heart in Newark as follows:<br />

April 7, 2013 3:00PM 50 Years<br />

May 5, 2013 3:00PM 25 Years and 5<br />

Years<br />

RWJ VISITING NURSES HOSPICE<br />

VOLUNTEER TRAINING<br />

Tuesdays* <strong>March</strong> 19, 26 & April 2 ~ 10:00am - 3:00pm<br />

972 Shoppes Blvd, 2nd floor, North Brunswick<br />

To register, please contact: Nicole Giacomino, MT-BC<br />

732-743-4643, ext. 3364<br />

INFORMATION<br />

HELPING<br />

OUR COMMUNITY<br />

Sharing With One Another<br />

SAGE HOME HEALTH CARE<br />

S.A.G.E, Inc. provides health and personal care services<br />

that help clients remain in their homes. This offers a<br />

cost-effective and more desirable alternative to nursing<br />

home care.
S.A.G.E Inc., offers an experienced Clinical<br />

Nursing Team with over fifty years of experience in<br />

Home Care.
For more information call (908) 659-9668.<br />

NEED A RIDE<br />

If you drive and have the time we need you to help<br />

those who don’t drive to run errands, make doctor<br />

visits, go shopping, etc. Call Deacon Jerry for more<br />

information.<br />

WELLNESS MINISTRY<br />

Have You Heard About Girls on the Run<br />

Contact: Nancy.mahoney.rajs@gmail.com<br />

Girls on the Run are found across the United States and<br />

Canada serve girls in their local communities. <strong>The</strong> program<br />

is made up of a 20-lesson curriculum designed for<br />

3rd – 8th grade girls and combines training for a 5k run<br />

with lessons that inspire them to recognize and honor<br />

their individual strengths and talents and to celebrate<br />

their inner selves. <strong>The</strong> spring program runs a 10-week<br />

season that gives girls the opportunity to participate in a<br />

non-competitive 5K running event. For most of the<br />

girls, this is the first time that they have ever attempted a<br />

physical goal of this magnitude and completion of the 5k<br />

provides an incredible feeling of strength and a real<br />

sense of accomplishment.<br />

<strong>The</strong> goals of the program are to aid and support girls in<br />

their emotional, physical, social and intellectual development.<br />

<strong>The</strong> girls complete the 10-week program with a stronger<br />

sense of identity, greater self-confidence, a healthier<br />

body image and a better knowledge of what it means to<br />

be a member of a team and a community.<br />

<strong>The</strong> spring season begins the end of <strong>March</strong> and<br />

registration is now open. For more information see<br />

the website at girlsontherun.org/, or find them on<br />

Facebook.<br />

Below are some of the programs in our area:<br />

Millburn 1- Taylor Park Monday/Thursday<br />

3:30-4:45pm<br />

Millburn 2 -Taylor Park Tuesday/Saturday<br />

4-5:15pm and 9:30-10:45am<br />

<strong>Springfield</strong>-Meisel Tuesday/Saturday<br />

4:15-5:30pm and 8-9:15am<br />

Summit -Memorial Track (behind Brayton Elementary)<br />

Monday/Thursday at 4-5:15pm<br />

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PARISH SENIORS<br />

NEWS<br />

Mr. Raymond Waryn<br />

Acting President<br />

SENIORS GROUP MEETING<br />

We are an active group that is involved in many fun<br />

activities and also a variety of fellowship opportunities.<br />

We meet the second Monday of the month at the<br />

Knights of Columbus Hall on Shunpike Road in<br />

Summit. All are welcome. For further information, call:<br />

Ray Waryn, Acting President 908-688-2324<br />

SAVE THE DATE!<br />

Join <strong>The</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong><br />

Seniors<br />

ON THE BOARDWALK IN ATLANTIC CITY<br />

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013<br />

9:00AM Bus Departs From St. <strong>James</strong> Parking Lot<br />

SHOWBOAT CASINO in Atlantic City<br />

Cost: $30.00<br />

GET BACK $25.00 VOUCHER TO BE USED IN<br />

SLOT MACHINES<br />

50/50 tickets & donuts will be available before you get on the<br />

bus.<br />

Questions Contact: Jim Geoghan 973-379-2714<br />

Send check made payable to “<strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> Seniors”<br />

to:<br />

Jim Geoghan,<br />

20 Laurel Drive<br />

<strong>Springfield</strong>, New Jersey 07081-2410<br />

BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD AND EGG HUNT!<br />

Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 30 at 11:00AM in the <strong>Church</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> custom of blessing food for Easter arose from the<br />

discipline of fasting throughout Lent and the special<br />

Easter fast during the Easter Triduum. Easter was the<br />

first Day when meat, eggs and other foods could be<br />

eaten again. So, for the blessing, bring a basket of food<br />

samples of the meal you will share for the first time at<br />

Easter.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Easter Egg Hunt for the children will begin after<br />

the blessing of the food.<br />

Younger children (0-5) are invited to find the eggs on the grass<br />

closest to the Rectory; the older children can run free on the<br />

grass behind the church.<br />

Bring a sample of your Easter Dinner, Easter baskets and join<br />

us Saturday morning!<br />

Who knows…. maybe our resident bunny will come hop, hop,<br />

hopping along!<br />

ROSARY ALTAR<br />

SOCIETY<br />

Praying for the Parish<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> Rosary Altar Society meets once a<br />

month on a Monday evening at 7:30pm in the Lower<br />

Auditorium. All ladies of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> <strong>Church</strong> are<br />

welcomed to attend. New members are always welcome.<br />

THANK YOU!<br />

A heartfelt thank you to our <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> Parish family<br />

for your support of the Jim McElroy Memorial Alumni<br />

game and PeeWee Tournament held this past Sunday,<br />

<strong>March</strong> 10, 2013 at Jonathan Dayton HS.<br />

Even though involved with the Middle States Accreditation<br />

team site visit that afternoon, parish and school<br />

staff made it to the event and joined in the fun.<br />

Congratulations to <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> PeeWee Girls Red team<br />

for making it to the tournament championship round<br />

and playing tough and with heart.<br />

Special thanks to Dave Wightman, Joe and John Lyna,<br />

Jahn Kwinta, Jerry Fogle, John O’Reilly, Mark Webber,<br />

Ron Ghilino, and all the <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>James</strong> CYO alumni<br />

players, and parish families who came out to be a part of<br />

the day.<br />

We appreciate your encouragement and are grateful that<br />

you keep Coach Jim in your hearts.<br />

Mary, Matt, Deirdre, <strong>James</strong>, and John McElroy<br />

BIBLE STUDY<br />

ALL ARE WELCOME!<br />

This group of men and women meet monthly on<br />

Wednesday Evenings at 8:00PM<br />

Religious Education Office ~ School Building<br />

April 17 ~ New Testament Letters:<br />

Philippians, 1& 2 Corinthians, Romans<br />

Join us to learn the about historical, geographical and<br />

faith background of the Old and New Testament's.<br />

SAVE-THE-DATE<br />

PARISH FESTIVAL 2013<br />

TUESDAY APRIL 30~SATURDAY MAY 4<br />

Catholic IQ Answer:<br />

WHAT IS YOUR CATHOLIC IQ<br />

(c) <strong>The</strong> first five books of the Old Testament are Genesis,<br />

Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.<br />

Jews call these books the Torah, which means “to teach”,<br />

and Catholics call them the Pentateuch, a word that means<br />

“the five.” <strong>The</strong> Letter to the Ephesians is found in the<br />

New Testament.<br />

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