Pastor's Corner Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 30 May 2021
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Pastor’s Corner
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
30 May 2021
The Most Holy Trinity – God Almighty – God Eternal - Absolute Unity – Absolute
Truth – Absolute Love – Absolute Wisdom – Three Divine Persons in One God
(Triune God).
The doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity is a central doctrine of Christianity. It is a cen-
tral mystery of the Christian faith. We, as Christians, worship a Triune God: Three Divine Persons in One God –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the Loose-Leaf Lectionary for Mass, we read: “What is there to learn from the
Trinity? Why does it matter that we believe in a Triune God rather than a [monotheistic God like the God of the
Jewish people]? Is it just an abstract theological truth that we are told to believe in? Does it have any bearing in
our lives? It’s important to know that nothing the Church teaches is meant to merely be an abstract theological
truth meant to make the faith more complicated. Each teaching, each mystery of the Church is meant to illumi-
nate a truth about our own lives. Because we are made in the image and likeness of God, everything that gives us
a better understanding of God also gives us a better understanding of ourselves. Entering deeper into the mystery
of a Trinitarian God is meant to impact and change all that we think and do as members of God’s Church. If we
understand who God is, then we will respond with love and become more like God, for God is love.” [1]
The Loose-Leaf Lectionary for Mass continues to state: “What we see in the Trinity are three distinct [Divine
Persons] in one God. Just like in marriage, when two become one flesh, each distinct person in the Trinity is so
intimately united in love with the others that they [are One]. Each {Divine Person] loves so perfectly that they
give of themselves completely to the other while also receiving the love of the other completely. In the Trinity,
we have the perfect manifestation of love. This love is so intense and so great that the love cannot be merely con-
tained between the Members of the Trinity. This love boils up and swells from the Trinity and overflows and
bursts forth into creation.” [2]
The love that God the Father has for God the Son, and the love that God the Son has for God the Father is so
strong and so self-giving, so self-emptying, that the Holy Spirit [who proceeds from both the Father and the Son]
bursts forth into all of creation [along with the Father and the Son]. Where you have one Divine Person of the
Most Holy Trinity you have the other two Divine Persons. Why? Remember that the Triune God is One in total
and absolute unity. Three Divine and distinct Persons in One God. That is why the doctrine of the Most Holy
Trinity is a mystery – we will never come to fully understand this central doctrine of the Christian faith with our
limited human intellect. Only in heaven can this type of understanding be given to us by God Himself once, God
willing, we are blessed to be saints among the saints in the halls of heaven.
My dear brothers and sister in Christ, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, may we, as true
disciples of Jesus Christ, strive more and more each day of our lives to emulate the love that exists within and
between the Divine Persons of the Most Holy Trinity. In that way, our light will shine in this sometimes dark and
wicked world for others to see, causing them to give glory, honor and praise to our Triune God – Father, Son and
Holy Spirit. And all the world will clearly see that we are indeed Christians by the love that we have for each
other and for all the people of the world who are all part of God’s creation! May we
all be truly one as the Most Holy Trinity is One in perfect unity! This is the way
that God intended for us to be - unity!
Prayerfully,
Fr. Ben
[1] Loose-Leaf Lectionary for Mass, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN, 2021, Pgs. 11h-12h
[2] Loose-Leaf Lectionary for Mass, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN, 2021, Pgs. 11h-12h
“Itwas not you who chose me, but I who chose you and ap-
pointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that
whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.”
John 15:16
Congratulations Reverend Joseph Anthony Aquila Mactal (Fr. Joey) on your Ordination
Saturday, May 29 and your First Mass of Thanksgiving, Sunday, May 30, 2021.
It has been our pleasure and our privilege to watch you go from a Seminarian, a
Deacon, to a Priest. We know you will do great things
We offer you and your newly ordained brother priests this prayer.
O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear our humble prayers on behalf of Joseph Mactal
and his brother priests. Give them deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning
love which will ever increase in the course of their priestly life. In their loneliness, com-
fort them. In their sorrows, strengthen them. In their frustrations, point out to them
that they are needed by the Church; they are needed by souls; they are needed for the
work of redemption.
O Loving Mother Mary, Mother of Priests, take to your heart your sons who are close
to you because of their priestly ordination and because of the power which they have
received to carry on the work of Christ in a world which needs them so much. Be their
comfort, be their joy, and be their strength. Amen.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
St John Vianney is in desperate need of counters for the collec-
tions. We ask you to pray and consider volunteering for this impor-
tant, faithful ministry. It would be very much appreciated. To find out
Monday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Lk 1:39- more about this ministry email Marlene @ msj812@optonline.net .
56 St. John Vianney need volunteers to clean the church. To find out
Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17 more about this ministry email Marlene @ msj812@optonline.net .
Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mk 12:18-27 Saint Thomas the Apostle has an immediate need of a parishioner
with CPA or deep accounting background to give of their time and
Thursday: Tb 6:10-11, 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8:4-9a; talent and join the St. Thomas the Apostle Finance Council. If you
Mk 12:28-34 are interested or for more information please email
terry@ststhomasjohn.org or call the parish office: 973-208-0090.
First Friday: Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37
First Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Mk 12:38-44
MEMORIAL DAY
Saint Thomas the Apostle Cemetery
SATURDAY, MAY 29 Monday, May 31, 2021
5:00PM
SJV Ordination of Rev. Joseph J. Aquila Mactal 9:50am
STA Harry Hakans / Faith & Tom Cassidy
SUNDAY, MAY 30 American Legion Memorial Service
10:00AM at SJV
+ Agnes & Antonio Pires / their daughter Tina MEMORIAL DAY MASS
+ Robert Neubig / Frank & Fran Bagnati
10:00am Blessing of the Graves
STA
9:00AM + Joseph Endlicher / his son Walter 10:30am Mass
FIRST MASS OF THANKSGIVING OF
REVEREND JOSEPH ANTHONY AGUILA MACTAL Memorial Day is a national day of remembrance that
11:00AM + Anne Marie Battozzi / Maureen & John Delanoy
evokes powerful memories and significant prayer
MONDAY, MAY 31 - MEMORIAL DAY
10:00AM Blessing of the Graves in everyone.
10:30AN + Bernadette Johnson / her sister Mary
At the Memorial Mass in the
TUESDAY, JUNE 1 cemetery this year, we invite you to
8:00AM Special Intention / Fr. Dawid open your hearts in prayer for all
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 the deceased of our families, our
8:00AM + Angelo Cianci / Terry Gleason friends, and all military personnel.
May this national holiday, which
THURSDAY, JUNE 3
brings May to a close and begins
8:00AM + Barbara Dolinsky
summer activities, be an
FIRST FRIDAY, JUNE 4 opportunity for prayer and blessing!
8:00AM + Edward Alexander Szymanski / Sue Kurtya
Eucharistic Adoration immediately following Mass. Please bring a chair for your comfort. If weather does not permit, the
SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Liturgy will be held in the church.
5:00PM
SJV Mary Anne Allender / Susan Allender Please gather at the grave of your loved one(s) at 10:00 a.m. If you do
STA Dorothy Stroud / Eric & Jean Stroud not have a loved one or friend interred in our parish cemetery, please
SUNDAY, JUNE 6 remain in the Altar area and remember your loved ones interred else-
10:00AM at SJV where. The perimeter of the burial area will be incensed as a sign of our
+ Dennis Romanelli / Deacon Jim & MaryLou Cammarano
+ Ryan DeVito / Eileen Schmidt prayers rising to heaven. Each grave will be sprinkled with water by a
STA family member as a symbol of our Baptism into the life, death, and resur-
9:00AM + Doris R. Pierro / Carbery Family rection of Jesus Christ. When this rite is completed, please return to the
11:00AM + Harold Hakan
Altar area for the Liturgy.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow . . . . .
FEED THE WORKING POOR
All parishioners at STA and SJV are again invited to help feed the work-
ing poor by cooking and freezing a tray of food to feed a family of four. Trays and
instructions will be available after all Masses the weekend, June 12 / 13. Please return your
frozen tray at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19. Trays may be dropped off in front of SJV Church, not
Madonna Hall or STA. Please be on time when dropping off your tray, as volunteers at the Fr. English Center
will be awaiting our arrival with the trays. Just a suggestion: If you don’t have time to make a frozen meal why
not buy a family size frozen meal? Monetary donations are always accepted.
BOOK OF MEMORY
Have you wondered how you can honor that special person, or honor the memory of a loved one? A permanent memorial in lieu of flowers in a
funeral home?
The Saint Thomas the Apostle Memorial Fund provides a perpetual remembrance of the one you honor, living or deceased. The
Saint Thomas the Apostle Memorial Fund is a wonderful alternative to floral arrangements at funeral homes, gifts for a 50t Anniversary,
senior birthday parties, when the request is: “Please no gifts” or for the person who has everything; flowers last but a few days – and an
endowment lasts forever.
Contributions (we ask for a minimum donation of $100.00) to this program are placed in an endowment fund. therefore, your “living”
gift honors your loved ones forever. The endowment fund is for the specific purpose of the maintenance of the Saint Thomas the Apostle
Church and Cemetery. The Memorial Fund began in 1981.
You can go online or complete the form below and with your donation drop them in “The Box” in the vestibule or mail it to the parish
office. Acknowledgement cards will be sent to announce your gift (no dollar amount is indicated.) Your name, and the names of those you
have enrolled, will be recorded in the leather bound Book of Memory in the Saint Thomas the Apostle Blessed Sacrament Chapel under the
Icon of Christ in Majesty, directly across from the Tabernacle, where all who enter are reminded to pray for those in the Book of Memory and
our benefactors. The enrolled and you will be remembered in prayers of the Community of Saint Thomas the Apostle at Masses on the Feast
of All Souls, and all Sundays in November. A special Mass will be offered in the parish cemetery on Memorial Day. (The names will be listed
in the Memorial Day Mass Program and the 1st weekend of November’s bulletin) If you should have any questions about the Memorial Fund
contact the Parish Office by email: terry@ststhomasjohn.org or during office hours (9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.) 973-208-0090.
Name (s) of Person/ Family to be memorialized
______________________________________________________
Name and Address to send Acknowledgement Card: Name: _____________________________________________
Phone: _______________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Street, Town, State Zip
Name and Address of Benefactor: Name : ___________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Street, Town, State, Zip
BAPTISM
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Baptisms are held at both parishes. To ensure com-
pliance to the mandated social distancing guidelines,
no more than two Baptisms will be allowed each 1pm
Saturday Baptism Service. 12 participants per family,
a grand total of 24 people maximum will be allowed
Prayers for the sick: Kathy Brennen, Kevin
in the Church including the 12 per family is the baby/
Wickert, Fumiko Lutz, Patricia Carapola, Courtney Sanchelli, Gail
child person to be Baptized, the parents and
Brennan, Rich Day, Richard Lavelle, Marion Coleson, Chris
the godparents.
Osborne, Rose Kelly, Stephen Vecchiotti, Vincent Ottani, Ernie
Sudo, Penny Sorokach (nursing home), Darlene Kolakovic, Joey If you are a first time parents you must at-
Dyl, Don King, Kenny Miscisak, Emily Fleming, Emily Schmidt, tend a Baptism Preparation class (via Zoom)
Ethan Rodriguez, Mary Swerzenski (nursing home), Deacon Milt, Please contact the Parish Office:
Jessica Taylor, Tim Lambert, Nancy, Hazel Voiner, Lynn Snouffer, terry@ststhomasjohn.org for more information.
Sebastian Drelick, Bill Horowitz, Frank Weber, Carole DeCepoli,
CONFESSIONS
Bert DeLuca, Jack Kelly, Maryellen Leppard, Dan McCartney,
Saturdays, 4:00pm-4:45pm
Kelly Cokinos Fleming, Sophia Brandt, Aurora Sangalang.
Masks and Social Distancing will be
enforced.
Prayers for the deceased: Don Ciuppa, Raymond Angelucci, MARRIAGES
Stephanie Perrotta, Rose Schilacci, Dolores Daly, Nancy Barbieri, Prior to your booking of the reception,
Rich McLeod, Marlene Blahut, Beverly Bierbaum, Louis “Louie” please call the Parish Office 1 year in
Panetta, Jack Van Antwerp, Raymond Hirsch, Francis Marinello, advance of the wedding date to allow for
proper pre-marital preparation.
Bill Barrett, Lawrence (Lorenzo) Guarino, Lester King, Mary Dick,
Rick Baxter, Charles & Elizabeth Mylod, Richard Bay, Magdealena
Knights of Columbus ~
Szieber, Eileen & William Carbery, Martin Addison, Carmela
Council Meetings
Mediterro, Theresa Marie Wickham, Herb Fisher, Matthew Cusa, St. John Vianney Council #12649 meets at Saint
Gladys Kot, Rev. Richard Colgan, C.S.P., Patricia Hopkins, John Vianney Church Hall the 1st and 3rd Wednes-
Rosemary McHugh, Patrick P. Marttine, John Koslowski, Father day of each month.
Hugh Murphy, Kathleen Peterson, Matthew (Matt) Rugel, Ralph Joseph Lamb Council #5510 meets on the 1st &
Agovino, Frank Murphy Rev. William Cantwell, C.S.P. George 3rd Thursday of each month at Wiegand Farm – De-
Damerel, Claire Fitzgerald, Cheryl Miskimon, Joseph Minardi, partment for Persons with Disabilities’ meeting room.
Theresa Pachucki, Brendan Michael Dolaghan, Robert Neubig, Both meetings start at 7:30 p.m.
William Osbun, Molly DeLanoy, Bob Pacca, Barry Guarino, Frank
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Galtieri , Anne Marie Bottazzi , Henry (Sal) D’Arco, Will Barone, Saint John Vianney/Saint Thomas the Apostle
Tony Bonfiglio, Bernadette Johnson, Angelo Cianci, Rebeca Ruiz- alyssa@ststhomasjohn.org
Ulloa, Joseph Racke, Dr. Ed Fetter, Major Stanley Sciora (ret.)
Heaven Davenport, MaryAnn Reinhardt and Thomas Fennell, PARISH MEMBERSHIP: A parishioner is one who be-
Harold Hakan, Vincent James (Jim) Fiorito, Dennis Romanelli and longs to the parish family. As such, he/she is registered
George Dick. and is committed through participation in the life of the
parish. Marriages to be administered and Sponsor Certifi-
cates, recommendations, etc. to be issued by the office,
We pray for those in our parish who are currently serving in the the person requesting such must be registered and an
armed forces especially: PFC Jonathan Cuervo, USMC, PFC active member of Saint John Vianney Parish or Saint Tho-
mas the Apostle Parish community. We request that you
Anthony Imperato, USMC, Michael Guarino, US Army, Cpl register at the rectory when you move into our community
Sebastian Geary, USMC, USAF, Airman James Perez, Sgt. Antoino so that we may be of service to you.
Lettizia, USMC, OSSN(SW) Anthony S. Gambuti, US Navy, Lance
Cpl Ryan Leyden, USMC, USAF Airman Matthew Cannarozzi, 2nd
Lt. Andrew Verdes, Haley Kerrison Lt1, Army, 2nd Lt. Clara Fetter, “If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immedi-
USMC. ately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and Diocese’s Victims
In honor of the Military serving our country at home and abroad, Assistance Coordinator: Dr. Ken McNeil at 973-879-1489. You may also be
in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers Rev. Msgr. T. Mark
we invite you to recite three (3) Hail Mary's for their safety.
Condon JCD, Vicar General and Moderator of the curia, 973-777-8818 Ext.
248 or Sister Joan Daniel Healy, SSC, Chancellor / Delegate for Religious,
973-777-8818 Ext. 247. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of
Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the
diocesan Web site: www.patersondiocese.org.
PLEASE READ THE LETTER IN ITS ENTIRETY especially those who are concerned about the coronaviris, with serious underlying health conditions
or confined to their homes.SAINT JOHN VIANNEY SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE
PENTECOST SUNDAY - 23 MAY 2021 PENTECOST SUNDAY - 23 MAY 2021
Envelopes: $1,125.00 Envelopes: $2,553.00
Loose Checks: $115.00 Loose Checks: $880.00
Loose Cash: $137.00 Loose Cash: $276.00
Online Giving: $785.00 Online Giving: $2,045.00
TOTAL: $2,162.00 TOTAL: $5,754.00
Last Year: $3,009.00 Pentecost Sunday Last Year: $5,075.00 Pentecost Sunday
JUNE 13, 2021 -11:00 AM STA
FATHER BEN’S INSTALLATION MASS
MOST REV KEVIN J. SWEENEY CELEBRANTE
Our own Rev. Benjamin J. Williams will be installed as Pastor of
St. John Vianney and Saint Thomas the Apostle Parishes by His
Excellency, The Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of the
Paterson Diocese on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the 11:00AM Mass
at St. Thomas the Apostle.
A Celebration Reception will follow at Saint John Vianney’s Madonna Hall.
A Flock Note sign up and online signup for both events will be sent out May 30, 5pm.
Each event will require registration to attend.
From Bishop Sweeney: Each year, our Corpus Christi Food
Drive helps support Catholic Charities' Food Pantries with thou-
sands of pounds of food for the critical summer months
through in-person drives culminating on the Feast of Corpus
Christi. Last year, we transitioned the Corpus Christi Food
Drive to a virtual event, and this year, we are going to continue
to offer your parishioners this option. We hope to bring full,
in-person drives back in 2022.
I am asking that you support this vital endeavor. We ask
you and your friends to give in the following ways:
Christmas Jars
Donate Food Through YouGiveGoods: https://yougivegoods.com/ccpaterson-fooddrive2021
At both parishes, Christmas
Find your parish and click "shop." Each parish is listed with its own set of unique items to help meet Catholic
Charities great needs. Jars
All will
goodsbe available
orderedfor you towill be shipped directly to our three diocesan food pantries af-
online
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weekend,Center
May (Paterson), Hope House (Dover) and the Partnership for Social
Services (Franklin). 22 / 23.
Make a Monetary Donation: Visit www.ccpaterson.org/corpus to make a donation online which will be di-
rectly used to purchase food. You may also mail a check to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson - Corpus
Christi Food Drive - 777 Valley Road - Clifton, NJ 07013.You can also read
