Saint James Church

Page Three September 4, 2011Dear Friends:HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!The Parish Family of St. James extends its heartfelt prayersand congratulations to Fr. Carmelo as he celebrates his22nd Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood on Friday,September 9th.As our educators and children return to their classrooms thisweek, let us pray for a smooth transition for all partiesconcerned. We are blessed to live in an area where all ourschools are magnificent—private, public and parochial.Since the annual Labor Day Bike Race begins at 8 a.m., Idecided to keep Monday’s Mass at its usual time of 7 a.m.This will give everyone a chance to worship and get backhome before the roads are closed and the two-wheelers takeover the streets. Enjoy what has been dubbed the traditional“end of Summer.”Next Sunday evening, there will be an interfaith service at theBasking Ridge Presbyterian Church, sponsored by all thehouses of worship in Bernards Township. Due to a priorcommitment at the Shrine of St. Joseph, I cannot attend. So, Ihave asked Fr. Carmelo to represent the clergy of our parish.If your schedule permits, it would be nice to attend this servicein memory of those who died on September 11, 2001, on thistenth anniversary of events which we promised never toforget. I ask your prayers in particular for those in our parishcommunity who lost a loved one on this day. May Godcomfort them and give eternal rest to their deceased lovedones.Sincerely,Fr. GlennParish Support - August 28, 201122nd Sunday in Ordinary Time2010 2011Weekly $21,354.00 $17,929.00RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSThe R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is theprogram/process which teaches and prepares men and womenfor reception into the Catholic Church. Sessions will begin onSeptember 18, 2011. Anyone interested in the 2011-2012RCIA program should contact the parish office to register(766-0888).An informative meeting for this year’s RCIA group will takeplace on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. in room 3of the Pastoral Center. Refreshments will be served.Sunday, September 4Monthly Blood Drive from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in theChapel Auditorium.Monday, September 5NO Rosary for Peace.The parish office will be closed.Tuesday, September 6Knights of Columbus meet in Council Hall.Thursday, September 8Eucharistic Exposition from 8:30am to 5:30pm in theChapel. Come spend some time in Christ’s presence.Friday, September 9Monthly Cursillo Meeting, (Ultreya), will be held in Rooms1-2 at 7:30 PM in the pastoral center. Come and join us forPiety, Study, and Action. Everyone welcome. Remember tobring some cookies, water, etc. for fellowship afterward. DeColores !Saturday, September 10Saturday Morning Men’s Prayer at 7:15am in the Church.All men are welcome.Sunday, September 11Rosary Altar Society Corporate Communion Breakfast:We will pray the Rosary before the 9:00 a.m. Mass in theChurch. Rosarians are invited to sit together at Mass in thefront choir side. Following Mass, a continental breakfast willbe served in the multipurpose room. Anyone interested injoining the Society is welcome to attend.Parish Picnic tickets will be sold after all Masses.Evening Service of Reflection and Hope open to the entirecommunity at 6:30 p.m. at the Basking Ridge PresbyterianChurch. A speaker will give an account of experiences thatday and the changes wrought upon his life. In addition,students will share their vision for the future, in the hope thatthe community gathered will move from somber reflection andfeelings of sorrow to a stance of hope and civic engagement.The evening service follows an afternoon of local social actionprojects for the betterment of our world, and which addresshuman needs through volunteer action. Questions? ContactConnie Moore at the Somerset Hills YMCA at 908-630-3536.

Page Four September 4, 2011September 12: Ss. Joachim and Anne Society meeting withArts and Crafts at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel Auditorium. Allmen and women 52 and over are welcome to join. Call JanetPaglia at 908-502-5108. Caregivers and guests welcome.September 12: Women’s Ministry Gathering at 8:00 p.m. inrooms 1-2 in the pastoral center. Our theme this year is“LOVE” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. All women are welcome!September 13: Child’s Health Clinic and immunizations atno cost for children ages birth to 18 who live in the SomersetHills and do not have health insurance. Appointments can bescheduled between 8:30am and 11:45am by calling 766-0180.This free clinic is offered on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month.September 13: Mass at Sunrise Assisted Living at 2:00 p.m.September 14: Respect for Life Meeting at 12:00 noon inthe parish library. All are welcome to attend.September 17-18: Fall Antioch Retreat for High SchoolJuniors and Seniors. See page 6 for details.September 20: Top of the Hill Gang begins meeting againon the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. in the parishlibrary. All men 65 and over are invited to join.September 20: Mass at Fellowship Village at 2:00 p.m.September 23: Marriage Encounter Gathering at 7:00 p.m.in the parish librarySeptember 24: 3rd Annual Harvest Fest & MicrobrewNight hosted by the St. James Men of Charity at 6:30PM inthe school gym. Tickets will be sold after Masses theweekends of September 10/11 and 17/18. See page 6 fordetails.September 25: Parish Picnic from 1-4PM in the schoolparking lot. Tickets will be sold after Masses the weekends ofSeptember 10/11 and 17/18.September 25: Alpha Day teen Mass at 6:00 p.m. in theChapel. All High School Sharing participants are invited to theChapel Auditorium after Mass for pizza.September 25: Free Blood Pressure Clinic offered by St.James parish nurses after all Masses in the lower level of theChurch.September 28: Blankets of Blessings gathering at 7:00 p.m.in the parish library. All are invited to join us as we knit orcrochet blankets for the needy, the homebound and newlyBaptized babies.The St. James Bereavement Ministry is seeking a newcoordinator. If you think you might be interested in learningabout this special ministry, please call the parish office.Training Workshops are available through the Diocese ofMetuchen.SAVE THE DATE!Annual Golf OutingOctober 24, 2011Basking Ridge Country ClubSt. James School of ReligionIf you have not yet signed up your children for CCD classes,please call the CCD office at 908-766-1227 immediately.30th Anniversary of the Diocese of Metuchen CelebrationBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate ConceptionWashington, DCThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen was created onNovember 19, 1981, from the territory of the Diocese ofTrenton. The Bishop of Metuchen presides from the SaintFrancis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen. The diocese consistsof parishes in Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warrencounties. This November 19, 2011 marks our 30thAnniversary! On Saturday, November 19, 2011, BishopBootkoski will lead a pilgrimage to the Basilica of theNational Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inWashington, DC to celebrate our Diocese’s 30th Anniversary.Come join us and fellow parishioners from St. James, as wellas other Metuchen parishes, for this 1-Day DiocesanPilgrimage!Reserve as soon as possible! Seats are limited! First comefirst served!Price per person: $60 Includes: Bus Transportation andPermit, Taxes, Gratuities, Water and Snacks on bus. Therewill be a breakfast and dinner stop at a Rest Area where mealscan be purchased on your own. You may also bring your ownmeals if you prefer.Meet in St. James parking lot at 5:30am. Bus leaves 6:00amsharp! Arrive at the Shrine by 11:00am. Depart from theShrine approximately 4:30pm. Return to St. James parking lotat approximately 11:00pm.The REVISED DEADLINE is September 26, 2011For more information, please contact parish coordinators,Joseph & Lucy Franceus at 908-580-1797 orjoseph0331@att.net. Checks can be made payable to Joseph& Lucy Franceus and mailed to 199 Jamestown Road,Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Page Five September 4, 2011St. James Bible Study Program – Fall 2011“Psalms: The School of Prayer”We welcome with great joy the following familieswho joined our parish family in August:Ms. Maureen BurkeMr. and Mrs. Niall CaldwellMrs. Maribeth CasselsMr. and Mrs. Bernard ConlonMs. Cindi CookMr. and Mrs. Eugene CordanoMr. and Mrs. Matthew FedorMr. Andrew GootmanMr. and Mrs. Robert GraebeMr. and Mrs. Martin HornosMr. and Mrs. Anthony MangionMs. Meghan McEnerneyMrs. Patricia MurrayMr. Johann OddermannMr. and Mrs. Mark O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. John PallanteMrs. Cynthia StarksMaking Music Praying Twice classes forchildren ages 0-5 with a caregiver will startwith the Ordinary Time/Fall session onSeptember 19. Tuition includes 10 classes,songbook, and CDs. $125 per child with amaximum family tuition of $180. Mondays at1:45pm or Tuesdays at 10 am. Come pray,play, sing, dance, and make music with us! Babies, toddlersand preschoolers discover music together. Go tomakingmusicprayingtwice.com/st-james-basking-ridge tolearn more and register online.A Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Francewith Fr. GlennJune 22— July 1, 2012$2995.00Leaving from NewarkCome join fellow parishioners and our Pastor as weexperience Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary appeared toBernadette in 1858; Ars, the home of St. John Vianney, thepatron saint of parish priests; Paray Le Monial, where theLord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; Nevers, wherewe will see the incorrupt body of St. Bernadette; Paris and theChapel of the Miraculous Medal; Lisieux, home of St. Thereseand much more!! Mass will be celebrated at many of thesespecial places. This is an opportunity not to be missed!! Forfurther inquiries, please contact Paul and Alexis Carola 908-647-3376 or alexispaulcarola@yahoo.com.Information Meeting: September 30, 2011 7-8PMin rooms 1-2 in the Pastoral CenterSmall Group Discussion and DVD SeriesPerfect for the beginner or the Bible Study veteran!!!The Psalms reveal Israel’s response to God’s covenant offerand serve as a model for our response to him. While thehistorical books of the Bible recount the “outside” story ofIsrael, the Psalms tell the “inside” story, which comes fromthe deeply personal perspective of one who is seeking God.Our communication with God is enhanced by a deeperunderstanding of the book of Psalms and of the individualpsalms that reside in each of our hearts. In Psalms: TheSchool of Prayer, you will:• Discover a rich school of prayer for all of life’scircumstances• Experience the transforming power of the ResponsorialPsalms in the Mass• Learn how to meditate fruitfully on the PsalmsThree sessions will be offered:COED TUESDAY EVENING STUDYTuesdays 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm beginning September 13, 2011Contact: Laura Balsamini at laurabalsamini@optonline.netor 917-842-2738WOMEN’S THURSDAY MORNING STUDYThursday 9:00 am to 11:30 am beginning September 15, 2011Contact: Kim Lopez at kimlopez@aol.com or 908-542-9672MEN’S THURSDAY MORNING STUDYThursdays 9:00 am to 11:30 am beginning September 15Contact: Pat Lorenz at pdlorenz@optonline.netor 908-647-5025Registration forms and further information can be found inthe St. James Church narthex and on the parish website.“In the Psalms we find expressed every possible humanfeeling set masterfully in the sight of God…In this way ourword to God becomes God’s word…and our whole existencebecomes a dialogue with the God who speaks and listens.”Verbum Domini (The Word of the Lord)Pope Benedict XVIBlessed Sacrament Parish in Martinsville presents“The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation”This 24-part Bible study will be presented in three eight-weeksegments and features the new, updated version of the popularprogram created by Jeff Cavins. Two sessions will be offeredat the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center: Tuesday morningsfrom 9:45 am to 11:45 am and Thursday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm. Additional information and registration formsare available by contacting Ro Bersch at 908-470-0678 orBarbara Hoff at 908-647-5749.

Page Six September 4, 2011Golden and SilverWedding Anniversary CelebrationYou are cordially invited to celebrate your 25 thFall Antioch Retreat—September 17—18All high school Juniors and Seniors are invited to take part inthis amazing weekend. This is not your typical retreat! Comefind out what its all about! Those interested in going on theSummer Mission Trip must attend this Antioch weekend inorder to enter the lottery for the mission trip. Registrationforms can be found on the parish website and in the Narthex.If you have any questions, or concerns please feel free tocontact Cristina Imparato at 908-766-1183 orMarymagpray4me@aol.comor 50 thWedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renewyour marriage vows and receive a personalized certificatefrom Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski at a special Evening PrayerService in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen.Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 4:00 PMApplication forms may be secured by contacting the parishoffice or by logging on to www.diometuchen.org/deptsministries/family-life/marriage-enrichment. Forms mustbe signed by the pastor and returned to the Family Life Officeby the parish office. Application forms will be accepted bythe Family Life Office until Saturday, October 1st. Aconfirmation letter will be sent once your application has beenprocessed.High School SharingFacilitators are needed for the St. James High School SharingProgram. Are you willing to share your faith with the teens ofour parish while facilitating discussions on topics such as selfesteem,dating, prayer and marriage? Guidance and materialsare provided. For more information call or email CristinaImparato at 908-766-1183 or marymagpray4me@aol.com.Groups are forming now for a new season of High SchoolSharing! Registration forms were sent by mail and can also befound in the Narthex or the parish office. Don’t miss out! Formore details, contact Jean Marie Dour jfdour@verizon.net orJackie Fuchs at jackiefuchs@live.com.3rd ANNUAL HARVEST FEST& NJ MICROBREW NIGHTSt. James Men of Charity will host their 3rd annual HarvestFest & NJ Microbrew Night on Sat. Sept. 24th - 6:30 PM atthe St. James School Gymnasium. The proceeds of the eventwill benefit the family of Robert Rutkowski. There will beGerman Fest foods and music as well as microbrews from NJcraft brewers and home brewers. Tasting contests for thehome brewers along with an exciting Tricky Tray raffle.Tickets are only $40. They include a commemorative tastingglass, food, wine, soda, and microbrews. There will also beon an onsite babysitting service (3 years and older) offered bythe St James Respect Life Committee for $10 per family. Forbabysitting: RSVP needed to kgsmp@aol.com.The Men of Charity are a ministry group at St. James Churchdedicated to performing acts of charity and service inside andoutside the parish community. Don't miss out on thisenjoyable night. For tickets call Mike Hober at 908-285-5085.There will only be a limited number of tickets available at thedoor. Checks payable to St. James Men of Charity.Formal invitations and seating tickets will be mailedapproximately two weeks prior to the celebration. Tickets arenot required for guests. Everyone is welcome to attend thisjoyous event.To ensure your reservation fill out an application as soon aspossible. Please note: the prayer service does not fulfill yourSunday obligation. For additional information call the FamilyLife Office/Diocese of Metuchen 732-562-1990 x1624.WANTED!Women of all ages to join a vibrant andunique ministry at St. James ChurchThe St. James Rosary Altar SocietyQualifications: none (You don’t even need to know how topray the Rosary.)Hours: No commitment required except where, when, andhow you want to participate.Benefits: Strengthen your relationship with Mary and her Sonthrough MARIAN DEVOTION; Feel true satisfaction inSERVICE to the Lord’s Altars and others; Share in theFELLOWSHIP of other women as we live our faith, share ourhardships and work together to serve our Lord.Contact: Karen Gorczakowski 766-9292 or Georgiana Paril766-6754 for more informationOr “Apply” In-Person: At any of these upcoming events:• Rosary for Peace every Monday at 7:30PM in the chapel.• Continental Breakfast following the 9:00 a.m. Mass onSeptember 11th in the pastoral center multipurpose room.• Rosary, Blessing of the Roses, Induction of newmembers & buffet dinner in the auditorium on October 3rd at7:00PM.Annual Ecumenical Candlelight Vigil Service at theTower of Remembrance on Sunday, September 11th at theShrine of St. Joseph in Stirling at 7:30 p.m. In the case ofrain, the service will be held in the Shrine chapel. All arewelcome. Please bring a lawn chair.