Fr. David Kosmoski, Pastor Rev. Mr. Walter Maksimik, Deacon

Mass Schedule

Saturday evening Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 8:00am followed by the Rosary

Wednesday: Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help after 8:00 am Mass

St. Andrew Mass Association: First Saturday of the month: 8:00 am Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 pm

Parish Secretary: Rosemary Horniacek Parish Office: 732-634-4355

Parish Fax: 732-750-5905

Religious Education Department: Bette Vitale 732-636-4261

Parish e-mail: our.church@standrewparish.com

Parish website: www.standrewparish.com

New parishioners are welcomed!

Please register to become part of our parish family by calling or stopping by the rectory. If your child is 18

years old, or out of college, they should register on their own.

Registration is one of the requirements for sponsor certificates.

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“If you who are sinners know how to give good things to

your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father

give the Spirit to those who ask him.” Luke 11:13 �

SCHEDULE OF EVENT

Tues. 7/30 7:30PM BINGO (doors open at 6)

Sat. 8/03 3:00PM Confessions

4:00PM Vigil Mass

7:00PM N/A Men Who Care

7:30PM N/A non-Family Support Group

Sun. 8/04 8:00AM Mass

10:00AM Mass

11:00AM St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.

11:30AM Mass

Mass Intentions

Mon. 7/29 St. Martha

8:00AM Frank Matulonis, Sr.

Thomas Pippet

Tues. 7/30 St. Peter Chrysologus

8:00AM Carmen Pirillo

Lucille Walsh (Healing)

Wed. 7/31 St. Ignatius of Loyola

8:00AM Ann Clifford

Thur. 8/01 St. Alphonsus Liquori

8:00AM Peter Torra, Sr.

Fri. 8/02 Sts. Eusebius & Peter Julian Eymard

8:00AM William J. Donohue

Patrick Prokopiak

Sat. 8/03

8:00AM Mass Association

4:00PM Vigil Adrianne Butkosky

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sun. 8/04

8:00AM Our Parishioners

10:00AM Darin Petro & Jeanne Androsko

11:30AM Carmen Pirillo

SHRINE CANDLES 08/03/2019

BLESSED MOTHER SACRED HEART

Emily Almeida (Healing)� � Carol & Franz Hruschka� �

Kenneth Matulonis� � John & Marion Casale�

Frank Matulonis, Jr. & Sr � Bruce Cohorsky�

Torra Family� � � Rose & Michael Copertino�

Lucy Trackim� � The Ortmann/Giangulano Fam.�

Bob Conway� � � Mary Mazzerella�

George & Dorothy Schnepf� � Briella Marie Bobal� �

Alphonse & Donna Milano� � � �

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Sara Marie Eastman, Peter Guaracci, �

Justin Kitchen, Gerard Kopchik, Justin Lurker, �

Col. William McClary, Staff Sergeant Keith Zalasar�

BINGO SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 30

TH

, Kieran Quinn, Kr isten Gallagher Team

Leader, Judy Potyrala, Sue Bowers, John Malczynski, Annette

Conway, Carol Filidei, Camille Melki, Adrianna Schoor, �

Cake Bakers-Carol Filidei, Jennifer Torino, Alyson Rasimowicz,

Mary Jane Malczynski, Karen Shaffer, Kathleen Fernandez

LITURGICAL MINISTER’S SCHEDULE

Lector

Sat. 8/3 4:00PM C. Mitch

Sun. 8/4 8:00AM M. Banick

10:00AM M. Endler

11:30AM C. Monis

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. 8/3 4:00PM C. Filidei, S. Minetta,

A. Minetta, P. Misura

Sun. 8/4 8:00AM S. Bowers, M. Motta,

H. Werte, C. Hila

10:00AM L. Quintana, D. Farkas,

M. Fazioli, E. Potyrala

11:30AM G. Rios, C. DiMarsico,

E. Lemmon, M. Clifford

ALTAR SERVERS

Sat. 8/3 4:00PM I. Ebner, G. Bausch,

A. Complido

Sun. 8/4 8:00AM C. Vazquez, F. Vazquez,

N. Legaspi

10:00AM N. Dennis, J. Kinsey,

M. Abner

11:30AM C. Tisch, M. Rowley,

C. Monis

Reminder:

Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers if you are present at a

Mass that needs assistance please step forward . Thank you.

Parishioner Prayer List

Ryan Aquire, John Allen, Emily Almeida, George Alusik, BZ, Sr., Madge Basil,

Mary Baumann, Mark and Anthony Beluch, Robert Blumetti, Kyle Bolger, Carl

Booth, Donna Sumpolec Bruno, Sylvia & Michael Bourgeois, Brian Burns,

Dulce Caliero, Antonietta Carvana, Rosemarie Catena, Robert Caulfield, Marie

Christini, Ann Ciarrico, Michelle Cole, Hector Colon, Charles Connolly, Gerilynn

Crawford, Enrique Curbel, Linda Czaplicki, Michael Cysani, Gary Davila,

Vincent Di Giorgio, Pat DiMarco, Pamela Drotar, Jeff Eidson, Joseph Esteves,

Marilyn Evan, Kyle Fairhurst, Joann Foglia, Albert & Linda Foglia, Richard

Fuentes, Marion Fulloon, Frankie Gagliano, Lilian Galvano, Diana and Jose

Garcia, Daniela Giambrone, Barbara Golinski, Ann Groben, Walter Hasting,

Virginia Higgins, Carol Hila , Hanns Kozbial, Nicholas Koptko,

Barbara La Coco, Richard Lagripo, Nick Lang, Faith Longstreet, Catherine

Masher, Tiffany Masters, Mary Lou Matassino, Joan Modzelewski, Garry

Maurath, Robert Matzura, Jeanne Michaloski, Rose Muccilli, Irma Munez,

Christina Naia, Adam Nowolzinski, Nick Petrillo, Angel Pimentel, Marie Pinelli,

Sandra Lynn Place, Laura Poland, Peter Reimann, Terry and Tara Risso, Joe

Romanowski, Florence Salerno, Frank Salerno, Julie Salerno, Lou Salerno,

Alfred Schimpf, Wayne Schmitt, Charlene Schnepf, Edward Sprague, Perry

Stio, Josephine Strittmatter, Betty Sullivan, Julio Suarez, Jane Taylor, Lauren

Teague, Ryan Terebetsky, Paul Tornambe, Mike Vallillo, Alice Wade, Dan

Weiss,

Banns of Marriage

(3rd ) Lazaro Becerra and Samantha Ronan

July 28, 2019 - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ST. ANDREW MASS ASSOCIATION

WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 3RD AT

8:00AM

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NEW AND RENEWED NAMES

FOR AUGUST 2019

Request for: Requested by:

Raymond Hoptak The Clark Family

Adam Anthes The Lisa Family

Mary Lou Matassino Lynn Torra

Eloy Jimencz & Jorge Morales Marlenis Morales

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Silver & Gold

Wedding Anniversary Celebration

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You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25

th

or 50

th

Wedding

Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen and renew your mar-

riage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening

Prayer Service at the Cathedral of St.�Francis of Assisi in Metu-

chen on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 4:00 PM.� Registra/on is

required.� Please register online at:� diometuchen.org/silver�and�

gold.� If you are unable to access, please contact your parish

secretary or the Family Life Office at 732�562�1543 or am-

arshall@diometuchen.org.�� Registra/on will close on October

11, 2019.� Although no fee is required, in the past many Jubilari-

an couples have given a dona/on of gra/tude to the Church in

memory of this special occasion.� Dona/ons of Gra/tude may be

made online or calling 732�562�1543.�

CONNECTIONS PROGRAM

Catholic Chari/es is currently seeking volunteers for the Connec-

/ons Program to help children who have suffered loss or who

have special needs. Please call 732�738�1323 for more infor-

ma/on. �

DO YOU WANT TO APPROACH

CHALLENGES MORE AGGRESSIVELY?

We are all made equal in that no one is blessed with a

problem�free life. Where we differ is in the kinds of prob-

lems we have, and especially in how we face our prob-

lems. Jesus' teachings provide direc6ves for a more ag-

gressive approach to life's challenges. If you, or anyone

you know, would like to hear more about how Jesus'

teachings help us to deal with the problems in our lives,

we invite you to join us at an Inquiry Session. Inquiry ses-

sions DO NOT assume a commitment to join the Catholic

Faith family. Inquiry sessions are opportuni6es to ask

ques6ons about God, Jesus, the Catholic Faith. All who are

unbap6zed, bap6zed into another faith denomina6on, or

bap6zed Catholic but have not received Eucharist or Con-

firma6on, are invited. Inquiry sessions are for those who

wish to inquire, explore, and search for ways to grow in

rela6onship with God. For more informa6on, call RCIA at

(732�634�4355).�

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Is now taking place! Forms were mailed out to students al-

ready enrolled in our program in April. They were also

mailed out to registered families of children entering First

Grade. Forms must be in by June 30th to avoid paying a late

fee. Anyone new to the parish, please contact Bette in the

Office of Religious Education at 732-636-4261 for more

information.

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BINGO REQUEST

We are in need of items for “door prizes” at our weekly Bingo

games. Please note that we can only “give away” BRAND NEW

items. NOT USED (not even once) or damaged (not even slightly)

Please assist your parish in this major fundraiser by volunteering

once a month. Please call the rectory. Thank you for your support! �

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2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

�

To date, the Development Office has received pledges total-

ing $34,726.92 and payments totaling $34,726.92 from 249

parishioners. This represents 84.7% of your $41,000.00 goal.

Thank you for your efforts. �

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ST. ANDREW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

109 Morrissey Avenue, Avenel

The St. Andrew Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Spa-

gheI Dinner on Sunday, July 28th from 2pm�6pm. The cost

for the dinner which includes spagheI and meatballs with

sausage, salad, bread, coffee & dessert �BYOB is $11.00,

$9.00 for Seniors and $5.00 for children ages 5�10 (under 5

free). For more informa6on please call Frank @ 732�407�

6216 or Eric @ 908�380�8312�

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ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY �

Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in temporary need, because of a loss

of job or an illness. Please leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul,

732�770�5260…..we want to help. All inquiries are confidential.�

As you put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box (located by the elevator),

know that you are putting your faith into action.�

The next meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul society will be July 28th after the

10:00 AM Mass in the Church Hall. �

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES

DIOSCESE OF METUCHEN

“Open your heart and home to a foster child! Catholic

Charities Treatment Family Homes Program is in need of

families to care for children of all ages. These children

need loving, stable families to help them heal from past

trauma. Training is provided and the child’s expenses are

reimbursed. Please contact our Recruiter Miguelina Nunez

866-247-HOME or Mnuez@dom.org for further information.

“The Way of St. Juan Diego”

One-day, 9-mile Walking Pilgrimage

Saturday, September 21, 2019

In prepara/on for the Consecra/on of the Diocese of Metu-

chen to Our Lady of Guadalupe, all youth,�

families and people of faith are invited to par/cipate in a

Walking Pilgrimage on �

Saturday, September 21st, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The walk

will begin and end at Immaculate Concep/on �

Parish, 316 Old Allerton Road, Annandale. Mass will be cele-

brated by Bishop James F. Checchio. �

The cost is $20 by August 30th or $25 thereaFer. The walk

will take place rain or shine.�

Registra/on is required. For details or to register, visit

www.Ligh/ngHeartsOnFire.org/walking�pilgrimage Registra-

/on deadline is September 13th. Registra�on forms can also

be found in back of the Church.�

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Father Greg’s Summer School July – Au-

gust,

St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Pisca-

taway

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Each week Father Greg Uhrig will present classes on various

topics of interest to Catholics today. You may aHend any or

all of the classes that are of interest to you. There is no fee.

Classes will be held on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

and on Wednesday mornings 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Tuesday

night class is repeated on Wednesday morning. �

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The topics will include:�

Our Lady of Guadalupe�

Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31)�

The AFerlife: Heaven and Hell in the Bible�

(Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday August 7) �

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STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE!

Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage?�

Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse?�

Are you constantly figh/ng? Or, do you simply shut down?�

Have you thought about separa/on or divorce?�

Does talking about it only make it worse?�

…Retrouvaille is a Lifeline to Help Couples Heal and Renew

their Marriages. The program consists of a weekend experi-

ence for married couples (no group discussions) �

with six follow�up sessions.�

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UPCOMING WEEKEND: August 23�25, 2019 �

For more informa/on call the Family Life Office at 732�562�

1990 ext. 1543�

TO REGISTER: Call Rich & AnneHe Colasuonno 732�236�0671�

or email 3024@retrouvaille.org �

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DIOCESAN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Eucharisc Adoraon is now being held in the chapel at the St. John

Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Meltars Lane, Piscataway. Adorers

and intercessors are needed Monday through Friday, 9 to 11:45

a.m. Daily Mass is held at 11:45 a.m. For informaon or to volun-

teer, call Laura Ferreras, (732) 529�7932. To submit a prayer re-

quest, call (732) 765�6445 or email Adoraon@diometuchen.org. �

ST. JAMES 30TH ANNUAL STREET FAIR

VENDORS WANTED

The street fair will be held on September 21, 2019 with a rain date of

September 28, 2018 on Main Street, Woodbridge. It will be a fun day

for the whole family with over 150 vendors. CraFs, food, rides and

much more! Live Entertainment!!! Vendor Email:

StJamesSF@gmail.com Vendor registra/on forms can be found in the

back of the church. �

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

The Diocese of Metuchen has begun a major effort to make people in

Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Coun/es aware of the

outstanding PreK and Kindergarten programs offered by our schools.

They feature cer/fied teachers, a founda/on in faith, and pricing com-

pe//ve with independent preschools. We invite you to learn about a

Catholic school near you! Visit metuchencatholicschools.org/schools

or call 732.562.2446 to learn how Catholic schools in the Diocese of

Metuchen offer students a SMARTER START in school and in life!�

MOTHER SETON REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

CLARK,NJ

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Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark, NJ is pleased to announce

the 2019 Gala Evening of Celebra/on and Recogni/on. Alumnae,

family, and friends are invited to aHend. The fes/vi/es will include

cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, a pasta sta/on and carving sta/on. A

silent auc/on and giF basket raffle are also planned. The event will be

held on Friday evening, October 4th from 6:30�10:30pm at The West-

wood, 483 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027. To purchase /ckets or

for more informa/on, contact the school at (732) 382�1952, Ext. 175

or email Gala@motherseton.org.�

2019 MAYOR'S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Woodbridge Township has put together a line�up of Spectacular

‘SummerFest’ events that will keep everyone � residents and

visitors alike � entertained throughout the en6re Summer. The

Mayor's Summer Concert series includes: Monday Night Oldies,

7PM Preview Band, 7:30PM Headline Band (held on the Lawn at

Woodbridge High School). Tribute Band Tuesday, 7:30PM (held

on the lawn at Woodbridge High School) Woodbridge Wednes-

day & Music on Main at 7:30PM (Parker Press Park). Local Band

Thursday at 7:30PM (Tanzman Park) and Country Sunday at

6:00PM ( Parker Press Park)!!! �

Please bring a non�perishable food item to help restock the food

pantries. For more info call the concert�

hotline at 732�602�6045

FARMER’S MARKET

The Woodbridge Farmers’ Market is OPEN every

Wednesday APernoon from 3:00PM to 8:30PM

at Parker Press, 400 Rahway Ave. Woodbridge. �

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WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY

HOMEBOUND SERVICES

Woodbridge residents who are restricted or confined to home

may have books selected and delivered to them. Please contact

Karen Haase-Gray at 732-634-4450 ext. 7131 or e-mail her

at khaasegray@woodbridgelibrary.org.

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Includes, superior hotels, most meals, gov. taxes, professional guides and tour es-

cort and daily Mass. Full color brochure are now available in the church or by call-

ing the rectory. �

Dear Parishioners,

After teaching us the “Our Father”, Which is the model for all

prayer, Jesus comments, "If you then, who are wicked, know how to

give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in

heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" Among these,

there is one, the great important thing, which Jesus tells us today in

the Gospel, but which we hardly ever consider, and it is the Holy Spir-

it. Jesus says, "If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good

gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give

the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" How often do we pray to the

Spirit to help us live well, to live with wisdom, with love, doing the

will of God?

The Holy Spirit also renews the joys of our youth, in other

words, keeps us young at heart with a hope that does not give up

and never despairs. The Spirit moves us to do great things for God.

This summer we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Landing on the Moon. The Eagle lunar

lander, carrying Armstrong and Aldrin, landed on the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969. Armstrong was the

first one out, proclaiming for the ages: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” In his

book Return to Earth astronaut Buzz Aldrin recounts the surreal experience of walking on the moon, but

there is also a much darker piece. Upon returning to Earth, Aldrin experienced a deep depression that

eventually led to hospitalization. He was able to get back on his feet through the help of therapy and medi-

cation. How many today in their own personal odysseys , with the help of the Holy Spirit are taking small

steps that changes their world forever. One small step away from darkness, hatred, addictions, and other

evils, make all the difference in the world.

Wishing you happy journeys, Fr David

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