Saint Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 7, 2018
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Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Roman Catholic Church
45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park, New Jersey, 08824
“Churchweek”
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
JANUARY 7, 2018
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Roman Catholic Church
45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park,
New Jersey 08824
“Churchweek”
January 7th, 2018
Reverend Canon Robert G. Lynam, KCHS, Pastor
Deacon Denis F. Mayer
Deacon James Rivera
Sister Ruthann McGoldrick, SCC, Pastoral Associate
Sister Barbara O’Kane, MPF, Pastoral Associate
Sister Mary Louise Shulas, MPF, LHS Principal/Superior
Mr. Edward Modzelewski, Vice Principal
Sister Joanne Manns, MPF, Director of Religious Education
THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF OUR CHURCH
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY is celebrated by the Pastor or one of our
THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
deacons. Weddings may be scheduled on Friday evening, Saturday, or
THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Sunday afternoon. Only a ceremony is permitted on Sunday. The pastor
Saturday: Vigil - 5:00 PM will confirm the date so couples should contact the Parish Center at least
ONE YEAR in advance. All the necessary information will be sent to you.
Sunday Schedule: 8:00AM 10:00AM The attendance at Pre-Cana or an Engaged Encounter Weekend is
12 NOON 5:00 PM required. One must be a registered member of the parish. Our parish
Weekdays: upholds the Gospel values and the Church’s teachings regarding the
sacredness of marriage and those couples choosing to live together in
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 AM contradiction of those values, will receive a simple ceremony and all
Holy Day: See Schedule in Bulletin Diocesan regulations followed.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK is taken by Extraordinary Ministers of THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS and RELIGIOUS LIFE: If you are
the Eucharist on a regular basis to those confined to their homes. considering serving God as a priest, deacon, or religious, you may contact
Please call the Parish Center. your parish priest, deacon, or religious; or phone the Diocesan Office of
Vocations at (732) 562-1990.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is celebrated on most Sundays at
THE DEVOTIONAL LIFE OF THE PARISH:
1:30 PM (not during Lent). A family must be registered in the
parish, attend the baptismal preparation class, and cooperate The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed Monday through Saturday at 8:45 AM
with the regulations established by the parish. Our baptismal class prior to Mass.
is held on the 1st Monday of the month at 8:00 PM. Please call Eucharistic Adoration/Devotion is held Monday at 7:00 PM (not on national
the Parish Center to register any time during your pregnancy. holidays or during the summer)
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is celebrated on Saturday Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed on
between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM in the Chapel or by appointment. Saturday following the 9:00 AM Mass in the chapel.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION is celebrated once a year by Devotion in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is prayed on the First Friday
of the month following the 9:00 AM Mass.
the Bishop’s delegate, here at St. Augustine. A candidate must
successfully complete our Religious Education program. Adult St. Elizabeth’s Guild Prays the Rosary after daily Mass.
Confirmation is held on Pentecost Sunday and any interested
PARISH CENTER: Hours (732) 297-3000
adults should contact the Parish Center.
Monday—Friday 9 AM- 12 NOON & 1 PM- 4 PM
THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK is administered at home to any 2nd & 4th Thursday daytime -hours Office Closes at Noon
Evening Hours:
Catholic who is seriously ill. Please call the Parish Center. Any
Monday—Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
parishioner admitted to a local hospital should contact the CATHOLIC SCHOOL: 297-6042
Catholic Hospital Chaplain through the hospital. A family member RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 297-3011
should contact the parish when someone is admitted to the OUTREACH MINISTRY: 297-9713
hospital. We will gladly pray for any members who are sick, PARISH CENTER FAX: 940-1746
SCHOOL FAX: 297-7062
whether at home or in the hospital, at our Sunday Masses;
WEBSITE: http://www.staugustinenj.org
however, it is necessary for the family to “request” it.
January 7, 2018 INTENTIONS OF OUR HOLY FATHER
We are invited to unite with our Holy Father,
The Epiphany of the Lord Pope Francis, for these intentions during the
month of January:
Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia.
SATURDAY That Christians and other religious minorities in
5:00 PM Paul Meszaros & Lewis Pearce: req. Ann Pearce Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full
SUNDAY The Epiphany of he Lord freedom.
8:00 AM Anniversary Intentions of John & Frederica
Quiterio: req. John & Frederica Quiterio
10:00 AM Mildred Schulte: req. The Schulte Family OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE
12:00 Noon Lorraine Santos: req. Linda Andrejewski This week the Fatima statue will be in the home of John
5:00 PM Stanley Kowrach: req. The Family & Frederica Quiterio. Please remember to also take the
MONDAY The Baptism of the Lord black bag which holds the crown with the statue.
9:00 AM Margaret Berkuta: req. The Gatarz Family
7:00 PM Holy Hour
“ they fell down and
TUESDAY worshipped him. Then they
9:00 AM Dolly Varga: req. Doris Carneglia opened their treasures and
WEDNESDAY offered him gifts of gold,
9:00 AM Lionel Carlos: req. Lupe & Cora Limjuco frankincense, and myrrh…” Matthew 2:11
Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they knelt
THURSDAY before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him
9:00 AM Michael Rohal: req. Henry & Helen Weachock with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we
FRIDAY present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may
9:00 AM All Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. A’s be asking us to share!
SATURDAY St. Hilary December 24 ( 3 Masses) $18,224.00
9:00 AM Deceased Members of the O’Shea & Yankowski Christmas Collection $81,348.00
Families: req. Lillian O’Shea
5:00 PM Cindy Pikul: req. Carol & Tim
SUNDAY Second Sunday in Ordinary Time SPIRITUAL REMEMBRANCE
8:00 AM Frank J. Ragany, Sr.: req. Elsie Ragany & Family
10:00 AM Rick Carneglia: req. Doris Carneglia & Family TABERNACLE CANDLES
12:00 Noon Jennie Capaccio: req. Mary Ellen Kaulius
5:00 PM All Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. A’s In Memory of Deceased Members of the Gatarz Family
Donated by The Gatarz Family
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
In Memory of Deceased Members of the Gatarz Family
Donated by The Gatarz Family
COUNTING TEAM #9 JANUARY 14, 2018
Cornerstone/Deacon Jim
MEDITATION FOR JANUARY 7th, 2018
Seek Jesus diligently in your daily life.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK The Magi in the Gospel sought the newborn
King diligently, willing to travel from the
East to find Him. We can find Jesus in our
daily lives so much more easily, just by
Monday: Is 55:1-11 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 being open to the many ways He is present to
Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 us. How diligent are we at finding Jesus in
Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29‑39 our own life?
Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40‑45
Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1‑12 The first reading recounts the splendor of Jerusalem as it
Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mk 2:13‑17 draws other nations to the glory of God. In his Epistle to the
Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Ephesians, Saint Paul proclaims the Good News that the
Jn 1:35-42 Gentiles are co-heirs of salvation with the people of Israel.
The Gospel recounts the journey of the Magi to Bethlehem,
where they worshipped the baby Jesus.
THIS WEEKS CALENDAR READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY?
Soon you can help someone answer YES to
Monday this question. Our Adventures in Reading
January 08 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Ministry will be collecting new and almost
8:00 PM AA Meeting new books for children in Pre-K through 5th
8:00 PM Baptism Class
grade. These books will be donated to the
8:00 PM Outreach Ministry Meeting
schools and libraries in New Brunswick.
January 09 2:30 PM Senior’s Club Meeting What a difference they make for the children! For adults
5:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal we also collect soft covered books of a spiritual,
6:00 PM Lego League-Robotics Christian nature for our House of Hope Ministry. So
8:30 PM K/C Meetings
take a look at the books taking up space on your shelves
Wednesday and in closets and boxes around the house. The
January 10 4:15 & 7:15 pm Rel. Ed. Classes collection will be during the weekend of February 3rd
7:00 PM Knights Of Columbus Meeting and 4th in the church Gathering Area.
7:15 PM BOTW
Thursday KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR PARISH OFFICE
January 11 9:30 AM Senior’s Painting Class
Are you new to the area? Are you a registered member of the
6:30 PM Columbiettes Membership Mtg.
parish?? Are you moving???
Friday If you have recently moved into the area and have not yet
January 12 6:00 PM School Night of Musical Show registered in the parish, we encourage you to become a
Tunes registered member. You may do so in a variety of ways: you
Saturday Carnevale Ticket Sales in Gathering can ask an usher for a registration packet after Mass; by
January 13 Area after 5 pm Mass stopping by or calling the Parish Office to obtain a registration
8:00 AM Diocesan League Basketball packet. Once registered, you will receive quarterly mailing of
11:30 AM Confessions parish offertory envelopes.
Sunday Carnevale Ticket Sales in Gathering The use of an Offertory envelope helps us to track Mass
January 14 Area after all Masses attendance which affects your status as an active or inactive
8:00 AM RCIA parishioner. Mass attendance, not the content of the offertory
7:00 PM Cornerstone Team Meeting envelope, is reviewed twice a year and a letter is sent to those
who have not used their envelopes in a specified time period.
Family Meetings It is necessary to be an ACTIVE, REGISTERED member of
Father Bob the parish in order to obtain Sponsor Letters which are needed
January 17, 2018 to act as Godparents for Baptism or Sponsors for
Saint Augustine School Families Confirmation. Sponsor letters cannot be given to those
3 PM to 5 PM considered inactive (or not registered). We also ask that
7 PM to 9 PM anyone seeking to be married in our church or to baptize a
School Conference Room child be registered in the parish.
And Library If you are moving out of the parish, please contact the office
around the time of your move so we may change our records
January 18, 2018
accordingly and avoid sending you envelopes you don’t need.
Religious Education Program Families
3 PM to 5 PM Any questions, please call Liz at the Parish Office,
7 PM to 9 pm 732-297-3000.
School Conference Room
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
As a “Thank You” to Father Bob and the parishioners of St.
Augustine for all your support, the Columbiettes have
purchased a goat and chickens through the World Vision
Organization. These animals will be given to a needy family
in a third world country.
Any Senior Adult who would like to join-55+, meets every Because of the support given to the Columbiettes we were able
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in McGivney Hall, from to make a monetary donation to Bnai Tikvah to help in the
2:30 to 4:30 pm (unless otherwise noted in the bulletin). restoration of a Jewish cemetery that was vandalized. We were
Please join us for a barrel full of fun!!! also able to help a family whose home was destroyed by fire
and to support our own Outreach Program.
January 9 It’s All About Elvis!!! John Seber and
Elvis Crowley We always welcome new members to our ranks and we wish
the St. Augustine family a happy, healthy New Year.
Music Ministry MASS Schedule Breaking Open the Word
The Music Ministry Schedule for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary
Time on January 13/14, 2018 is: Wednesday Evenings
Saturday 5:00 p.m. – Organist & Cantor 7:15-8:15 P.M.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – Organist & Cantor McGivney Hall
12:00 noon – Organist & Cantor
5:00 p.m. – Organist BOTW will be meeting this Wednesday,
January 10, 2018
If you can’t make a particular Wednesday, you can still
prepare for the coming Sunday by going to:
Did You Know?
http://www.ascensioncatholic.net/Commentaries-on-the-
We collect
Sunday-Readings
Box Tops for Education™! https://sundaycommentaries.wordpress.com
Cut Box Tops™, place in a baggie and drop
January14th, 2018–2ndSunday in Ordinary Time
them into the collection box located in the
church gathering area.
Your support to our Blue Ribbon School
OUTREACH MINISTRY
is greatly appreciated!
God gave us two ears but only one mouth.
Some people say that’s because He wanted us
A NEW PARISH DIRECTORY IS COMING to spend twice as much time listening as
In preparation for the 60th Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish, talking. Others claim it’s because He knew that
the parish is undertaking another Parish Directory and we hope listening was twice as hard. God bless those
all our parishioners will be a part of it. The last directory was who listen to the poor and try to do something about it.
done in 2002. A Parish Directory consists of portraits of our (Envelopes can be found in the Gathering Area of the Church).
parishioners and ministries- it’s a great way to get to know the
names of faces of our wonderful parish community. Each
participating family receives a free 8 x 10 portrait and free
Directory. Family Portraits will be taken Tuesday, March 13
– Saturday, March 17 and Tuesday April 10 – Saturday April
14. Sign ups to arrange for your photo shoot will be taken
soon and may also be done on line – watch this bulletin for
more information. Be part of the directory - whether you’re a
family of 1 or a family of 10. The finished Directory will be
distributed in September 2018 as we celebrate 60 years of St.
Augustine of Canterbury!
LET’S KEEP THE
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
GOING…
By helping the Religious
Teachers Filippini Sisters who
have served others all their lives
and now reside in Saint Joseph
Hall Infirmary of the
Motherhouse in Morristown.
Beginning on January 13th, St.
Lucy Filippini’s birthday, you
can show your appreciation of all the Sisters have given
by giving them some of their favorite everyday and
toiletry items. Cards will be available by the statue of St.
Lucy in the church gathering area with simple items that
will make the Sisters, many who have served here at St.
A’s, very happy. Items will be collected during January
and your donations are greatly appreciated.
PARISH STAFF SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Elizabeth DeLuca, Administrative Assistant Parish Prayer Link
Kate O’Donnell, School Assistant to Pastor Elizabeth DeLuca 297-3000
Mary Ann Almestica, Secretary Respect Life Ministry—VITA
Roseanne DeBari, Religious Education Secretary Donna Canvin 908-420-3760
William R. Berg, Director of Music Len & Laura Riccardi 422-2232
Daria Dragan, Leader of Song Sanctuary Guild
Eileen Baylis, Evening Secretary/Receptionist Janine Rosamilia 732-991-5333
Bobby Beaton, Facility Manager Welcoming Ministry
Anthony Beaton, Asst. Facility Manager Rita Taylor 247-8396
Rick Parent (Assistant)
Debbie Jarosz, School Maintenance SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT MINISTRIES
PASTORAL BOARD Family Life Ministry
John Golubieski, Kathleen Lakarosky, Trustees Donna DiPane 422-1446
Jim Cooper, Barbara Corio, Elizabeth DeLuca, Youth Ministry
Peter Frein, Donald Joworisak, Sister Barbara O’Kane, MPF, Colleen Paras parasministry@gmail.com
Sister Joanne Manns, MPF, Deacon Denis F. Mayer,
Sister Ruthann McGoldrick, SCC, Edward Modzelewski, Jr., LITURGICAL LIFE MINISTRIES
Leilani Okamura, Deacon James Rivera, Sister Mary Louise Lectors
Shulas, MPF, LHS,, Peter Varisco Denise Avrutik 422-6692
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
SOCIAL MINISTRIES John Taikina 421-5675
(Under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul) Choir Director-(Adult/Young Adult/Youth/Children)
Adventures in Reading William Berg 297-3000
Joan Hoffmann 297-3000 Folk Group
Archivists/Historians John Seber 821-0257
Marc Kollar 672-4544 Ushers
Bereavement Ministry Joseph Buono 422-4899
Deacon Jim Rivera 422-1611 Altar Servers
Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen Louis Biondolillo, Senior MC–Scheduling853-3132
Barbara Corio 297-8287 Marcus James, Accountability 289-8867
Fix-It-Up Ministry Mary Burke 297-0289
John Burke 355-0562 Clarissa Ting 354-8927
Food Pantry Austin Forsythe, Junior MC 428-0652
Lorelei Berkery 297-2787 Sacristans
Pat Lombardi 821-8575 Lupe Limjuco, Barbara Corio,
Helen Weachock 297-0933 Liz DeLuca, Betty Lenart, Ed Johnson
Food Pantry/New Brunswick Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Marsha & Harold Byron 329-2954 Deacon Denis Mayer & the RCIA Team 297-3000
Giving Tree/Giving Cross
Janine Rosamilia 991-5333 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Hands Across The Sea Athletic Association
Rita Taylor 247-8396 Edward Modzelewski, Director 821-1115
Hospital Ministry Columbiettes Council #6345
Barbara A. Corio 297-8287 Kathleen Michalski, President 297-1282
House of Hope—Prison Ministry Home School Association
Paul Dwyer 794-3069 Leilani Okamura, President 908-829-5229
Manna Ministry Knights of Columbus
Lisa Jackson 422-8675 Jim Cooper, Grand Knight 821-1808
Pat Lombardi 821-8575
Ministry to the Sick COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
Dorothy Wiley 297-2619 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings on Monday
Mother’s Circle Evenings at 8:00 PM in Fr. McGivney Hall
Helen Rivera 422-1611
Nursing Home/Hospital Ministry MINISTRY TO OUR “LITTLE ONES!”
Sister Ruthann 297-3000
Outreach Ministry CHILDREN’S MASS is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of the
Sister Barbara O’Kane, MPF 297-9713 month at the 9 AM Mass (Oct. - May)
Parish Breakfast Ministry
Tom DeLuca/Jim Crowley 821-0412 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—All children in grades first
Parish Family Ministry through eighth must be registered in our Religious Education
Denise Federico 348-8686 Program or be attending our School. Call: 732-297-3011.You can also read
