SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

March 5, 2017

Pastoral Staff

Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people.

Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month. Baptismal classes are held the second Sunday of every month. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 year s of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Par ishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquir ing about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter.

Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.

36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0100 Fax: 732-521-8287 Email: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor

Deacon Patrick Smith

Weekend Assistant Rev. Msgr. Ray Cole

Kim Bohinski-Smith Parish Catechetical Leader/ Pastoral Asst.

Patty Bisignano

Administrative Assistant

Daily Mass Schedule Morning Prayer

Monday - Friday 8:15 am Weekday Mass

Monday - Friday 8:30 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Confession

Saturday: 3:00 pm

Altar Rosary Society and Miraculous Medal Novena

First Thursday of the Month: 7:00 pm

Adult Choir Thursday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spanish Choir First Tuesday of the Month 8:00 pm

Knights of Columbus Council #6336

83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm

732-521-3366 St. James Columbiettes

2nd Thursday of every month 7:00 pm

Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall

Food Pantry Donation

First Sunday of every month

Music Ministry Kevin Daly - Director of Music

Raelee Gold - Cantor

St. James Cemetery Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp

For more information please contact the Rectory

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-Th

Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

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Prayers for the Sick

Emily Amador, Catherine Cryan, John Cryan, Jonathan DiPierro, Julianna Dubinsky, Jennie Eso, Kay Garvey, Toni Hart, Tom Keating, Finn Kelly, Rosemarie Kolessar, Lucy Lavadera, Arianna Louis, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Jennifer Cohose Meyer, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Susan Mulligan, Michael Nichols, Adele Payne, Lucille Poulin, Peggy Schiller, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, David Sternberg, Eleanor Szalus, Carmela Torres, Emma Voss and Grace Wetzel

HYMNS: Gathering: Led by the Spirit #104 Preparation: In These Days of Lenten Journey #109 Communion: On Eagle’s Wings #435; O God, You Search Me #436 Recessional: Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days #118

Collections

Collection $ 7,738.00 2nd Collection $ 1,535.00

We had a great time at the Mardi Gras last Saturday. People asked me how I made the Louisiana Red Beans and Rice. Here it is: 1 lbs Red Kidney beans 1 Andouille sausage, spicy, cut into 1/2 - 1 inch discs 1 Smoked ham hock (optional), ask the butcher to saw it in half. Olive Oil or bacon fat onion, green pepper, celery — diced. 1 clove of garlic crushed fresh parsley chopped 2 bay leaves small can of tomato sauce salt to taste cayenne pepper to taste 1/2 Caribbean squash (calabaza) optional. cold water Soak the beans in 4 cups of cold water with the ham hock (for extra flavor) for 2-3 hours. The beans will soak up most of the water. In a large pot heat the oil or fat and sauté the onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and parsley, then add the sausage pieces and the ham hock to brown. Carefully add the beans and add another 4 cups of water, tomato sauce, salt and cayenne pepper, stir. Once it boils reduce the heat and cook uncovered for 2-4 hours until it thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Add Calabaza (optional) when one hour is left to cook, uni soft throughout. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Turn flame off and let it rest for another hour. reheat before serving. Refrigerate and enjoy leftovers or make refried beans. Serve over white rice. You can garnish with chopped green onions.

The Bread and Wine that are being offered at our Eucharistic Celebration this week are in loving memory of Alma Michaud. This is a gift from NBTHS Math Dept.

A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

Parish Intention of the Month

As we enter the Lenten season, that we “give up" some of our time, talents, and treasures, and so come closer to Christ by serving the Church and by reaching out to those in need among us.

Stations of the Cross

Stations will begin Friday, March 3rd 7:00 pm / 8:00 pm in Spanish

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

March 6th: MONDAY/ LUNES 224: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8-10, 15 Mt 25:31-46

March 7th: TUESDAY/MARTES 225: Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, 16-19 Mt 6:7-15

March 8th: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES

226: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32

March 9th: THURSDAY/JUEVES 227: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-35 Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8

Mt 7:7-12

March 10th: FRIDAY/VIERNES 228: Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt 5:20-26

March 11th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO 229: Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Mt 5:43-48

March 12th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO 25: Gn 12:1-4a Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22

2 Tm 1:8b-10 Mt 17:1-9

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, March 6th to Sunday, March 12th

Monday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Memorial Society Tuesday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Peace in the World & Conversion of ISIS r/b Marie Grillo Wednesday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Michael & Mary Johnson r/b Tom & Briege Walker Thursday Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Marion Routé r/b son, Joseph Friday Lenten Weekday 8:30 a.m Theresa Mueller r/b Maria & Edward Rasmussen Saturday Lenten Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m. Ceal Popowski r/b the family Sunday Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am For the people of St. James 11:00 am Margaret G Falbo r./b Regina Falbo 3:00 p.m. Joseph Sinay r/b dad, Gary Sinay 5:00 p.m. Josephine Nicastro r/b daughters Angie/Connie

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Ministry Schedule

Weekend of March 11th/12th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Altar Server

Saturday 4:00pm

Ed Moke Ann Fletcher Dan Jolly Pat Moke Angela Oskierko

Sunday 8:00am

Amanda Skuraton Catherine Attara Mark Attara Anne Mendoker Jessica Skuraton Francesca Bruno

11:00am Frank Puccio Barbara Cooper Adrienne Puccio Jackie Roca Mark Giordano Liam Iannacone Kaitlyn Bartley

5:00pm Angelo Deliso Denise Halpin Daria Ludas Elaine Slabinski Ashley & Veronique

Waters

WORD OF LIFE

It is important to remember that no matter what you have done, you retain your dignity as a son or daughter of God, loved by the Father. What sin has disintegrated, grace can reunite and make whole.” - “Wash Me Throughly”: Healing from Pornography Use and Addiction - Daniel Spadaro/USCCB Committee

Immaculate Conception Lenten Programs

SPIRITUAL HEROES w/ Deacon John McGuire

March 8th: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity

Recently canonized Carmelite Nun whose extraordinary prayer to the Trinity is the result of her contemplation on the indwelling presence of God.

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El Carnaval le Sábado pasado nos fue muy bien. Me han pedido la receta que yo hice. Aquí va: Frijoles rojos estilo Luisiana con arroz blanco. 1 libra de frijoles rojos secos 1 salchicha Andouille (de Louisiana), picante, cortada en pedazos de 1/2 a 1 pulgada. 1 lacón de cerdo ahumado (opcional), pida que el carnicero la pique en mitad. Aceite de oliva o manteca de cerdo. cebolla, ají, apio— picado 1 diente de ajo picadito. perejil fresco, picado 2 hoja de laurel 1 latica de salsa de tomate sal al gusto pimienta roja “cayenne” al gusto 1/2 calabaza, opcional. Agua fria Remojar ls frijoles en agua fría con el bacon para sabor, 2-3 horas. Los frijoles absorberán mucha del agua. En una cazuela grande caliente el aceite o manteca y sofrita la cebolla, ají, ajo, apio, perejil. Agregue la salchicha, y el lacón para dorarlo. Agregue los frijoles, 4 tazas de agua fría, la salsa de tomate,sal y pimienta roja, la se puede agregar mas agua si es necesario, revolver. Al hervir, reduzca la candela y déjelo cocer por unas 3-4 hora hasta que cuaje. Se debe revolver de vez en cuando. Se puede agregar la calabaza cundo falten una hora de cocinar hasta que se ablande. Apague el fuego y deje reposar por 1-2 horas. Caliente antes de servir sobre arroz blanco. Hay quien dice que sabe mejor al proximo dia.

Intenciones para la Misa Intenciones para la Misa , $10 cada Misa.

Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm.

Un mensaje del Pastor P. Michael Fragoso

Intencíon Parroquial del mes Al empezar la Santa Cuaresma, que ofrezcamos de

nuestro tiempo, nuestros talentos y nuestro tesoro, y así nos acerquemos mas a Cristo sirviendo a su Iglesia

y ayudando a los mas necesitados entre nosotros.

Curiosidades católica

¿De donde viene las cenizas usadas el Miércoles de cenizas? Respuesta de la semana pasada: ¿Como se sabe que es cuaresma? La primavera se acerca. Ha pasado Miércoles de Cenizas. En la misa no se dice la “Gloria” no ce dice “Aleluya”. se abstiene de carne los viernes i hay ayuna en ciertos días. Las imagines se cubren con telas moradas, recordándonos que debemos hacer penitencia.

PALABRA DE VIDA

“ Es importante recordar que sin importar lo que uno haya hecho, conserva su dignidad como hijo de Dios, amado por el Padre.. Lo que el pecado ha desintegrado, la gracia puede recomponerlo y sanarlo”. - “Lávame bien” curándome del uso y adicción a la pornografia”

Via Crucis

Comienza el viernes, 3 de marzo 8:00 pm

Que son las anulaciones? Personas divorciadas que quisieran poderse casar de nuevo en la iglesia pueden pedir una anulacion. Se trata de un proceso juridico que examina los principios del matrimonio. Hubo algo en al principio que invalid el matimonio? Algo que indico que la pareja no estaba abierta a los frutos del matimonio: la permanencia, la fidelidad, y el acceptar niños de Dios si los concede. No se trata de divorciarse. Es solo para personas ya divorciadas. Si tiene problemas en el matimonio debe habalr con el sacerdote.

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Catholic Trivia

Where do the ashes we use on Ash Wednesday come from? Last week’s answer: How can you tell Lent is here? Spr ing is coming. It’s after Ash Wednesday. At Mass there is no “Gloria” and we do not say “Alleluia.” We abstain and fast. The statues are covered in violet cloths which reminds us to do penance.

By now you have received a letter from Bishop Checchio inviting your participation in the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The diocesan ministries supported by the Appeal directly impact many of the parishioners here in St. James the Less. Your gift provides formation opportunities for our catechists, deacons, youth and young adults. Among other important ministries, your sacrificial giving also allows our hospital chaplains to minister to those experiencing physical and emotional pain and helps to prepare our seminarians for a life in the priesthood. If you have yet to make your pledge to this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you will have the opportunity to do so next weekend, March 11/12, which has been designated as Bishop’s Annual Appeal In-Pew Weekend. Please prayerfully consider a gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal to help our parish reach its goal. If we can exceed our goal, 50% of the amount collected over goal will be returned to us in the form of a parish rebate. Just as important as our financial goal is our goal of reaching 100% participation. Every gift, no matter the size, is important and greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Knights of Columbus #6336 presents……

Annual Fish Fry Come join us EVERY FRIDAY during Lent for some

delicious food and great friends!

Begins: Friday, March 3rd Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Knights of Columbus Hall 83 E. Lincoln Ave

Jamesburg, NJ 08831

WEEKLY SPECIALS, RAW BAR, OUR FAMOUS CALAMARI AND 50/50 RAFFLE EVERY WEEK!

All Dinners include salad bar, dessert and coffee/tea.

Kids meals and Take Out are available.

On behalf of NJ Right to Life and the volunteers of Middlesex County Right to Life, we would like to thank St James the Less for their participation in the Right to Life Car Raffle. The generosity of your parishioners helped RTL earn over $62,000 to help educate the public on matters concerning pro-life. An example of this would be the 6 billboards we currently have in our “Babies in the Womb Feel Pain” campaign. We look forward to seeing you again. - Jessica Gibbons/President of MCRTL

Meal with a Message

The Jamesburg Association of Churches will be hosting a Lenten Series at the Presbyterian Church every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding during Holy Week. A spaghetti dinner will be provided followed by a reading from the Book of Acts and a message from one of the Jamesburg area ministers including Fr. Michael. For further details please call the Presbyterian Church at 732-521-1711.

Presbyterian Church 175 Gatzmer Ave

Jamesburg, NJ 08831