Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
1 Lloyd Avenue ~ Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 OFFICE HOURS
The office will be open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Rev. Frederick Walters, Pastor Rev. Thomas Rekiel, Temporary Administrator Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Philip-Michael Tangorra, Weekend Assistant Deacon Peter M. Fiore Deacon William Ward, Retired Virginia Akhoury, Pastoral Minister Director of Religious Education, Anne Giedlinski Director of Music Ministry, Randy Hertzog Youth Minister, Jason Marx Parish Bookkeeper, Barbara O’Connor Parish Secretary, Celeste Walsh
RECTORY [email protected]
Phone 973-377-1817 Fax 973-377-6350
www.holyfamilyfp.org
HOLY FAMILY YOUTH MINISTER
SCHOOL 973-377-4181
Www.holy-family-school.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
973-377-3101 [email protected]
MAINTENANCE COUNCIL Ralph Aurilia - 973-951-6508 Gene Miranda - 973-583-2469 Roger Siara - 973-822-1661
FINANCE COUNCIL Ralph Aurilia 973-951-6508 Bob Cottam 973-887-1232 *Anne Feith 973-966-1314 Peter Fiore 917-880-9601 Gene Miranda 973-583-2469 Roger Siara 973-822-1661 *Michael Prokop973-301-0678 Bob Scirocco 973-377-1387 Fred Summa 973-822-3362
*Parish Trustee
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME-JUNE 25, 2016
Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00, 7:30 pm
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday-Saturday, 8:15 am
Holy Day Schedule Vigil Mass, 7:00 pm
7:30, 9:00 am, 12:10, 7:00 pm
Mass Schedule
“YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER IN THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK” HEBREWS 7:17
Rev. Frederick J. Walters Ordained June 14th, 1987 Retired June 30th, 2016
Page 2 662 Holy Family Church
Monday, June 27, 2016 8:15- Glenn Raab Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:15- Domenico Cavezza, 1st Anniversary Walters Family Roy Meehan Wednesday, June 29, 2016 8:15- Lena Martello, 1st Anniversary Anna Prokop Jean Fay Special Intention Thursday, June 30, 2016 8:15 - Ann Kirwan, 1st Anniversary Jeanne Grivalsky
PRAY FOR THE SICK Please pray for our parishioners, relatives and friends who are ill: Alison Walters Soderburg, Brian Connolly, Fr. Fred, Alyssa Blatt, Peggy Schneyer, John Mahoney, Kate Monteforte, John Schneyer, Linda Ryan, Stephen Matuszek, Bernie Dorn, III, Carol Padden, Ramona Baumgaertner, Theresa Veverka, Bob McGurk, Steven Reich, John Veverka, Dave Kreutzer, Mary Ann Senko, Fr. William Santeliz, Curt Price.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER those serving in the armed forces: Major Timothy Renahan USA Sgt. Jared K. Nucci, USA
Matthew Manzione, USA AS1 Brian Schramm, USN HT2 Thomas Dwyer ESWS, USN Master Sgt. Jennifer Sweetin USAF PFC Patrick Montuore USMC Lt. Stephen Scirocco USMC
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - First, second, third and fourth Sundays of each month at 1:30pm. Baptism preparation for parents first Tuesday of the month. Phone rectory for details and information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15pm. HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL - An environment for growth in faith, values and knowledge. Tiny Tots (2 1/2 yrs. old) through 8th grade. For further information, please call the school office, 973-377-4181. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - A program of religious instruction for grades 1 through 8. Confirmation preparation for high school students. For further information, call the Religious Education Office, 973-377-3101. SOCIAL MINISTRIES Ministry to the Homebound: Ginny Akhoury, 973-377-2315 Mary Scirocco,973-377-1387 Ministry to the Hungry: Anne Platoff, 973-822-0430 Sharon Carr, 973-568-5932 Hospital Visitation: Ginny Akhoury, 973-377-2315 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Dr. McDowell Council - For information, call Charlie Pane 862-368-8585. For Hall rentals, call Ralph Aurilia at 973-301-0297. PRO-LIFE MINISTRY - Frank and Barbara Tinari, 973-822-0084. Important Contact Information: New Jersey Right to Life (njrtl.org) 732-562-0562. CENTERING PRAYER meets at 7:30 p.m. in the O’Connell Room (convent) on Monday nights. ROSARY is prayed each day at 7:50 a.m. (before the 8:15 Mass). MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA is prayed on Mondays after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for veneration on the First Friday, after the 8:15 mass until 10:00 a.m., and every Tuesday after the 8:15 mass.
JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 26 Fr. Fred’s Retirement Mass: 12:00 PM; Followed by a Luncheon June 27 Centering Prayer Group: 7:30 PM; Convent
ALTAR SERVERS Please be sure to sign up for Weekend Masses and Special Events via SignUpGenius on the parish website, www.holyfamilyfp.org. Select Altar Servers under the Groups/Ministries tab. Select Schedule and follow the links under the Schedule to sign up to serve at masses and/or Special Events. Check website for upcoming events.
Friday, July 1, 2016 8:15 - William Walters - Teodorico Patag - Patrick Walters Saturday, July 2, 2016 8:15 - 5:30 - William Walters - Geraldo Valvano Sunday, July 3, 2016 7:30 - Carl Krah 9:00 - Sandy Lester 10:30 - 12:00 - Mary Elizabeth Salerno 7:30 - People of Holy Family
Mass Intentions
PARISH EMAIL MAILING LIST The parish has a email mailing list. The purpose of this is to quickly provide interested parish-ioners with important news and announcements are time sensi-tive or notices of interest to parishioners who might be away on business or vacation. To subscribe simply email [email protected] and your email address will be added to the list.
MASSES AROUND THE COUNTRY - To find the closest church in the U.S., or go to www.masstimes.org
A televised SUNDAY MASS is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30 to 7 a.m. each Sunday morning. For more information, go to www.TheSundayMass.org.
WE WELCOME INTO OUR COMMUNITY: Andi James Abruzzo, Daughter of Anthony and Danielle Abruzzo; Mary Jane McCarthy, Daughter of James and Mary Jane McCarthy.
We extend congratulations and God’s bless-ings to the following couple being married in July: Gina Bianco and Matthew Enderle.
THE DIVINE MERCY CANDLE WILL BURN IN MEMORY OF
The Villacorta Family.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Anthony Pryer, Sr., (son of Louise Pryer, father of William, An-gela and Anthony, Jr.), Jane Salamone, (mother of Phyllis Walsh).
Page 3 662 Holy Family Church
Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
“I’ve got a ton of paperwork facing me back at the office.” “He’s a zillionaire with no money worries.” “It was hot as hell
today at the ballpark.” We know not to take statements like these literally. They, and a raft of others like them, are exagger-
ations meant to make a point in conversation. All of us make them without a second thought in the belief that they will help
us make our point more forcefully. A message with punch in it. Bear in mind that the language Jesus spoke in His earthly
life had no superlative degree, as English does. So Jesus exaggerates as He lays out the main condition for being His disciple.
Just listen again to His responses. “I have nowhere to rest My head.” “Let the dead bury the dead.” “Nobody using a plow
should ever look back.” Jesus would have had no disciples at all if people took those answers literally.
But His meaning is clear nonetheless. Being a disciple, as we well know all these centuries later, demands being open to a
radical change in our thinking from whatever philosophy happens to hold sway at a particular time and place. Our lifestyle
is likely to be different from others as an outward expression of this mindset. Besides, it often takes a giant leap of faith into
the unknown on our part. What makes that ultimately possible, of course, is love. In our case, that is love for a person, not
for a philosophical principle.
On one level, we can compare this love to that in a happy marriage. When a man and woman give their “yes” to each other
for life, they do so with no idea of what’s ahead for them or how it will all turn out. There are no guarantees. Except for
their trust in each other and deep love, the risk would be overwhelming. The same could be said for persons who answer the
Lord’s call to priestly or religious vocation. Trust and love are paramount.
All this is equally true for those who commit to the Christian way of life. Following Jesus does not give one an address on
“Easy Street.” Once we set out to live our decision, we know that looking back with any regret is counterproductive.
Why would a person be tempted to do so? Chiefly because Satan, our number one enemy, does not want us united to
Christ. He is a highly skilled salesman who knows our weaknesses better than we do. When we slip up by sinning, he is de-
lighted. But when we come to our senses and turn back to God it’s something like a new lease on life. We are at peace.
At this time of year, when gardening is at its peak, here’s a bit of true wisdom: “A person’s character and his/her garden
both reflect the amount of weeding that was done during the growing season.” And that’s no exaggeration!
First Reading: I Kings 19:16b, 19-21
Elijah, wishing to resign his mission, is told by God to anoint Elisha as his successor. Elisha must leave behind his family as
well as his old life in order to follow Elijah.
Second Reading: Galatians 5:1; 13-18
St. Paul makes a necessary distinction between genuine freedom and license. The law of the Spirit is summarized in service
to and love for our neighbor.
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Jesus begins His journey to Jerusalem and His “exodus” back to God the Father. He meets up with opposition from un-
friendly Samaritans. Then He uses hyperbole to jolt His listeners out of their former lifestyle to become His disciples.
Page 4 662 Holy Family Church
TITHING This week’s collection was $7,069.00, (last year was $7,989.00). Thank you for your continued generosity.
FOOD PANTRY Thank you for your support of the Food Pantry. This week’s item is cereal. Remember we cannot accept expired items. Sharon Carr 973-568-5932, Anne Pla-toff 973-822- 0430.
SNOW REMOVAL? Yes, it’s that time of the year… we are look-ing for proposals for next year for snow re-moval for Holy Family Parish. If you or someone you know is interested, please con-
tact the rectory office at 973-377-1817 or email [email protected].
PROLIFE NEWS Please check out the new titles in the Right to Life pamphlet racks at the church doors. They in-clude Roe plus 40; A Catholic response to the death penalty; Healing after abortion; and Explaining the reality of mar-riage to family and friends.
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PROGRAM FOR
HOLY FAMILY Boiling Springs Savings Bank is providing us with a spe-cial opportunity for fund raising. The program is called the Community Alliance Banking Program, and Boiling Springs will make a quarterly donation to Holy Family based on the average balances in all members’ designated accounts. Eligible accounts include checking, savings, CDs, Premium Checking, Money Market and Individual Retirement accounts. Both new and existing accounts are eligible. When you open a new account, inform the Customer Ser-vice Representative that you would like this account to be part of the Community Alliance Program for Holy Family. If you already have an account, visit one of their branches to fill out an enrollment form designating the accounts to be included in the Community Alliance Program for Holy Family. All account information is kept strictly confidential with Boiling Springs and no one from Holy Family has any knowledge of any member’s account information. We en-courage all parish members, teachers and parents to enroll because the more members we have the larger the quarterly bank donation becomes. No money comes from members’ accounts.
MEMORIAL PAVERS PROJECT The response to Holy Family Parish’s Memorial Pavers Pro-ject has been excellent. Our plan is to extend this paved walkway through the coming years as we continue to grow. What a wonderful way to remember a relative or friend, liv-ing or deceased! At the doors of the church are extra order forms. Please remember the Paver contribution is tax deductible. Any questions, call Chairman Ralph Aurilia, 973-951-6508.
If you are interested in becom-ing an On Line Contributor please go to the Parish website and follow the directions there to sign up.
Registration forms have been mailed out for Religious Edu-cation Classes. If you have not received a form please call Anne Giedlinski at 973-377-3101. Registration forms are
due back by August 1st. All children in grades 1-8 should be enrolled in Religious Education and grades 9 and 10 should be enrolled in the Confirmation Program.
UPCOMING EVENTS September 18th: Parish Picnic October 2nd : Coffee and Cake Sunday October 8th: Parish Dinner Watch the bulletin for details!
Bayley Ellard Class of 66 It’s our “50th” Reunion! Where are you classmates? Please call Ann Marie (Sandello) Brady @ 973-714-8638.
Marriage Encounter Call Sal and Sylvia Vassallo at 1-800-823-5683 for information or to register.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Please help support our local programs by donations of clothing, shoes and household itmes in our donation bin located in the parking lot.
Catholic Engaged Encounter Call 973-691-1561 or e-mail [email protected].
Page 5 662 Holy Family Church
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration is being accepted for Tiny Tots through Grade 8. Information about Holy Family School can be obtained by calling 973-377-4181 or visiting the school office for an information packet. Enrollment in kindergarten requires the child to have reached his or her fifth birthday by October 1.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL NEWS Faith, Family, Academic Excellence!
Congratulations 8th Grade Graduates and Kindergarten Graduates!
Page 6 662 Holy Family Church
THE FLORHAM PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT has an ur-gent need for new volunteer members to carry on the tradi-
tion of emergency readiness and response to keep Florham Park safe. If you are at least 18 years of age, please contact the Chief’s Office at 973-377-3241 to discuss this imme-diate opportunity.
RELIGIOUS ITEMS FOR THE MISSIONS Ginny Akhoury is collecting religious items, prayer cards, novena booklets, med-als, small statues, rosaries (broken ones will be repaired) cru-cifixes and greeting cards, for distribution around the world.
These items will be sent to missions in Africa, India, the Philippines and many other locations. Please leave any contributions in the baskets at the doors of the church.
OUTSIDE THE PARISH
The Benedicta Leadership Conference for Women and Women of Grace Retreat will be held at Malvern Retreat House from July 7-10. The conference will be held at Mal-vern July 7-8. This will be followed by the Women of Grace retreat that will center on the theme “Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy: Our Refuge on the Battlefield of Life”. The retreat will include presentations by four speakers. For more information please contact 610-644-0400.
Fall Semester Position Available at Assumption College for Sisters, Denville: Instructor possessing a Master’s De-gree in History for World Civilization 1. Interested appli-cants should send resume to Sister Joseph Spring, SCC. [email protected] by July 1.
