August 16, 2015 20th Sunday

of Ordinary Time 1883-2015

WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART?

As a person of faith what does wisdom mean to you? In scripture, wisdom refers

variously to smart decision-making, wise teaching, a body of literature, one particular

book, a remarkable woman, and the person of Jesus. But let’s start at its beginning.

Wisdom is originally presented as a divine attribute: an aspect of God to be imitated

by those made in God’s likeness. Like other divine characteristics—love, justice,

mercy, truth—God desires to share wisdom with us. How are we striving to imitate

God in our lives?

Mass Schedule

Weekdays: 7:00am & 9:00am

Saturday: 8:00am

Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,

12:00noon, 5:00pm

6:30pm (Mass in Spanish) Misa en Espanol Devotions: Miraculous Medal & St. Jude Novenas:

Tuesday 9:00am

Holy Hour 3:00pm Sunday in the Adoration Chapel:

Intentions: 1st Sunday for Families;

2nd Sunday for Life; 3rd Sunday for Our Nation/

Country; 4th Sunday Priests/Vocations

Prayer in the Presence: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Holy Days: Mass times to be announced St. Gertrude, Island Heights (Summer Months) Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9:00am Parish Schools: St. Joseph Grade School (SJGS)

Michele Williams, Principal, 732-349-2355 Donovan Catholic Dr. Edward Gere, Principal, 732-349-8801

Pastor: Reverend G. Scott Shaffer Parochial Vicars: Reverend Carlos Aguirre Reverend Jerome Guld Deacon Romeo D. Aquino Deacon Francis J. Babuschak Deacon Robert M. Barnes Deacon Thomas A. Genovese Deacon Gerard Luongo Deacon Frank J. McKenna Deacon Patrick J. Stesner, Sr. Deacon Michael A. Taylor Parish Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm M-F 685 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753 Tel: 732-349-0018 ext. 2204 Fax: 732-286-7064 Email: parish@stjosephtomsriver.org www.stjosephtomsriver.org Reconciliation/Confessions: Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm

& 6:00-6:30pm

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PRAYER FOR THE

FEAST OF THE

QUEENSHIP OF MARY

O God, who made the

Mother of your Son to be

our Mother and our Queen,

graciously grant that,

sustained by her intercession,

we may attain in the heavenly

Kingdom the glory promised

to your children. Through

our Lord Jesus Christ, your

Son, who lives and reigns

with you in the unity of the

Holy Spirit, one God, for

ever and ever.

Amen.

WHERE WE LIVE, SERVE, & WALK TOGETHER IN FAITH.

ST. JOSEPH’S P A GE T WO

FROM THE PASTOR

My Dear Parish Family

It seems that many restaurants are touting their latest

takes on comfort food. And, in light of our readings

from last week, I was wondering “what is your guilty

pleasure?” What do you find yourself craving after a

day when everything has gone wrong or after a blow

up with a loved one, or upon hearing bad news that

you can’t make better? For me, it’s a steaming bowl of

no. 9 spaghetti covered with my mom’s slightly spicy

sauce (not gravy in our house) and Locatelli cheese

freshly grated. It was my mother’s best dish. Maybe

that’s why it satisfies me, protects me, nourishes me,

and heals me. It’s my comfort food of choice.

For someone else it could be a hot fudge sundae or red

beans and rice or pot roast or pierogi or mac and

cheese! For a noticeably depressed Elijah it was an

angelic hearth cake and cold water perhaps because it

reminded him of the manna that fed the Chosen People

as they wandered the desert after leaving Egypt.

Our Lord Jesus wants the people to understand that he

is the Bread of Life: more nourishing and life sustain-

ing than even the historic manna. And so, he is saying

to us, that whatever ails us, whatever our problems, we

need only to come to the table of plenty where the

Eucharist will give us all the comfort we need.

God bless you and enjoy these August days!!

Fr. Scott

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, August 17

7:00 Marilyn Ferguson req. by Mr. & Mrs. Glenn

Winegar

9:00 The Hoehe Family req. by Family

Tuesday, August 18

7:00 Peter Mockus req. by Marilyn & Wally Boehm

9:00 Bridget Coakley req. by Bob & Catherine Lauten

Wednesday, August 19

7:00 Al Preziosi req. by the Flame of Love Prayer

Group

9:00 Angela Esposito req. by Kathleen Ilaria

Thursday, August 20

7:00 Deceased of the Edenfield, Emrich & Coyne

Families req. by Family

9:00 Joyce Pluta req. by Earl & Mary Lou Feeney

Friday, August 21

7:00 Anne Cryan req. by her Daughter

9:00 Edward Breheney req. by his Wife Gretta

Saturday, August 22

8:00 Carmella Craporatta req. by Marie Roselli

5:00 Stanley Buklarewicz req. by his Wife Joan

Sunday, August 23

7:30 Bernice (Sandy) & William Cholteo req. by Family

9:00 Edith & Frank Altobelli req. by Family

10:30 William Stapleton req. by Family

12:00 John Kaba req. by Family

5:00 Theresa Ballina req. by the Halloran Family

6:30 Parishioners

ST. GERTRUDE, ISLAND HEIGHTS

Saturday, August 22

5:30 Paul Mari req. by Friends from St. Vincent

de Paul Society

Sunday, August 23

9:00 David Cagney req. by Annette & Andy Milligan

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SAVE THE DATE... On Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:30pm, the Garden State

Philharmonic will perform in Concert at St. Joseph’s Church. More details to follow.

ST. JOSEPH’S PAGE THREE

Aug 22/23 Fr. Scott

Fr. Carlos

Fr. Jerome

Fr. Scott

Fr. Tom

Fr. Scott

Fr. Jerome

Fr. Jerome

Fr. Carlos

Aug 29/30 Fr. Jerome

Fr. Scott

Fr. Carlos

Fr. Carlos

Fr. Scott

Fr. Jerome

Fr. Scott

Fr. Scott

Fr. Carlos

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READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK

SUNDAY Prv 9:1-6; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 MONDAY Jgs 2:11-19; Mt 19:16-22 TUESDAY Jgs 6:11-24a;

Mt 19:23-30 WEDNESDAY Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16 THURSDAY Jgs 11:29-39a; Mt 22:1-14

FRIDAY Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40 SATURDAY Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12

5:00 PM

5:30 PM St. Gertrude

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

9:00 AM St. Gertrude

10:30 AM

12:00 Noon

5:00 PM

6:30 PM

PRIEST/CELEBRANT SCHEDULE Subject to Change

MARRIAGES Couples wishing to marry in the Church, please call to make

arrangements one year prior to marriage date 732-349-0018 ext. 2202.

If you are planning a destination wedding, please call us first to

discuss your options.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE I Banns: Mark Minervini & Kimberly Kowalski

I Banns: Michael McDaniel & Courtney Clayton

BAPTISMS

The Sacrament of Baptism is regularly celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 4th

Sundays of each month at 1:30 PM. For more information or to schedule a

Baptism and Baptism Prep Class, please call 732-349-0018 x2202.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS for Parents is held on the First Tuesday

of each month at 7:00 PM in the Church.

IN MEMORIAM Please remember in your prayers those who have died: Constance Muro Peter Policastro Kevin Smith And for all the deceased members of our parish, the souls in purgatory and those who died in service of our country. May God grant them eternal rest. Amen.

MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES Flowers and/or Sanctuary Candles

If you would like the Tabernacle Lamp or votive candle of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph statues to burn in honor/memory of a loved one for one week, please contact the parish office at ext. 2202 to re-serve. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. If you would like flowers placed in front of the altar in honor/memory of a loved one for one week, please contact the parish of-fice at ext. 2202.

DONOVAN CATHOLIC OPEN ENROLLMENT

Experience a college environment while enjoying the total high school experience.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance available.

Find out how affordable a Donovan Catholic education can be.

It will be the best investment you will ever make!

Call 732-349-8001 x2429

Spend the day with us & shadow a student

DONOVAN CATHOLIC It Makes A Difference

PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS Please take note that on FRIDAYS during the

months of JULY and AUGUST, the Parish Office hours will be from

8:30 AM TO 12:30 PM.

As the Bishops prepare for the synod on the Family

we have been asked to pray to the Holy Family.

Grow in faith, hope and love and reserve our

“Traveling Holy Family Statue.” We are now taking

reservations for October, November and December.

You can pick up the statue for your scheduled week

at the 10:30 mass and return it to church before 10:30 mass the

following Sunday. Reserve your week by calling 732-349-0018

x2202 or email us at parish@stjosephtomsriver.org.

The St. Joseph’s Holy Family Statue

ST. JOSEPH’S PAGE FOUR

CYGNUS - St. Joseph’s Youth Group Members of our CYGNUS Youth Group will be on their annual

mission trip to Nazareth Farm in West Virginia from Aug. 16-

22. During this week, the group will live out Catholic Social

Justice teachings by doing home repairs including roofing,

siding, and carpentry for people in need. Please keep these

teenagers and their adult leaders in your prayers as they serve the

people in one of our nation’s poorest areas.

Rosary Procession for Religious Freedom on

the Boardwalk Join us for a rosary procession to stand up for religious

freedom on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk on Friday, August

28 at 10am. We will meet at Casino Pier located on Grant

Ave. and the boardwalk. Rosary procession will last about

one hour. Please DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN SIGNS or

LITERATURE. For more information call Mario at

732-557-6689 or email Frank at fstreibig@gmail.com.

Book Discussion Group DO YOU LIKE TO READ? Please join our Book

Discussion! Here's what we'll be reading:

Sept. 8 - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Peel Society

by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. We meet at 7 pm at

16 Lafayette Ave. All are welcome to come and share your

thoughts on this book.

Bereavement Support Groups St. Joseph’s Consolation Ministries announces their next

Bereavement Support Groups will begin Tuesday,

September 8, 2015, for eight (8) consecutive evenings from

7:00pm to 8:30pm. There is also a Bereavement Group that

will meet eight (8) consecutive Thursday mornings from

10:00am to 11:30am beginning September 10, 2015. Please

call the parish office at 732-349-0018, ext. 2223 to sign up.

PARISH NEWS

JOIN OUR NEW Prayer & Mercy Ministry

We are exciting to announce a new ministry at

St. Joseph’s Church —“Prayer & Mercy Ministry.” All are invited to join this spiritual ministry which

will offer their prayers, joys, sacrifices, and suffer-

ings to God for the needs of our Parish and of the uni-

versal Church. WE ARE EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO ALL

MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY, even

those who are sick, handicapped, homebound and elderly

to join this Ministry of Prayer. Parishioners who wish to join this Ministry will be

formally mandated at Mass (for those who are able

to attend or privately at home). If you are interested

in joining, please call Celine, Pastoral Care at

732-349-0018 x2223.

You Can Become a Proud Supporter of the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry...

...Just by purchasing a beautiful magnet for your car or refrigerator!

Available at our Carpenter Shop, you can own one for a small donation of $10. All donations will help toward the Food Pantry Expansion Project.

To all parishioners of St. Joseph’s Parish, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for all your support, prayers and care you pro-vided to my family and me during this diffi-cult time in our lives. My father is now in peace and no longer suffering. I am grate-ful to the Lord for this grace, and to be able to have such a caring parish family. I will always have you in my heart. Thank you again for your kindness.

Fr. Carlos Aguirre

ATTENTION PARENTS & STUDENTS Check the home page of the school website for required Summer/ Pre-class Assignments

and Follett Bookstore information to order books for the new school year.

Academic Camps Writing A College Essay

August 31-Sept 3 5:30 – 7:30PM

$150.00

Getting Ready for High School Algebra August 17 – 20th 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Contact 732-349-8801 x 2429

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Junior Alyssa Wilson has had some fantastic

summer, with achievements in Track & Field. Alyssa became nationally-ranked with performances at the New Balance Nationals

in No. Carolina and the USATF National Youth Trials and Chicagoland Throwers

Invitational, both in Illinois. The Chicagoland meet, staged by the National Scholastic Ath-

letics Foundation, paired top young throwers with members of the Olympic-level elite,

and thus Wilson got to match skills with the nation’s best. Alyssa won the Chicagoland

shot put at 49-10 1/2, and placed third in the hammer (170-3) and fifth in the discus (145-2).

DONOVAN’S DEN Still time to purchase uniforms

and other Donovan apparel Summer Hours

August 18th 5:00 – 8:00 PM

NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION All new families to SJGS

are invited to an Orientation on

Thursday, August 27 11:00 AM

OPEN HOUSE

& MEET THE TEACHERS Saint Joseph Grade School begins the

2015-2016 School Year on Tuesday, September 1st with an

Open House between 9:00-11:00 AM. Families are welcome to visit the school

and meet the teachers!

Grades 5-8 return for the first day of school on Wednesday, September 2nd

and we welcome our Kindergarten-4th Grades on Thursday, September 3rd.

We anticipate an exciting new school year! School will be closed Friday, Sept. 4th and

Monday Sept. 7th for the Labor Day Weekend.

OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Come see What SJGS has to Offer!

Arrange an appointment and tour. Contact Ms. Juliann James jjames@sjgs.nj.k12us.com

732-349-2355 Ext. 2012

ST. JOSEPH’S

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www.donovancatholic.org www.stjoeschooltr.org

DONOVAN CATHOLIC NEWS

ST. JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL NEWS

PAG E F IV E

ST. JOSEPH’S P A GE SI X

AROUND TOWN

HOPE Center Annual

Jewelry Sale The HOPE Center is once again

sponsoring its annual jewelry sale at

the Ocean County Historical Society’s

Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles

Faire to be held on Saturday,

September 5, 2015. If you have any

new or gently used jewelry that you

can donate, please bring it to the

Parish Office. Thank you!

Trenton Diocesan Council of

Parent Teacher Associations

2014 Recipient of the NCEA

Distinguished Home and

School Award

“Keys of Change: Past,

Present & Future”

Our Diocesan PTA, the oldest in the

United States, will be “90 Years Old”

this fall! The Trenton Diocesan PTA

will celebrate this momentous

occasion with Mass on Saturday,

September 19, 2015 with the Most

Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M.,

Bishop of Trenton, as celebrant. Mass

will be at the Cathedral of Saint Mary

of the Assumption located at 151 N.

Warren Street, Trenton at 9:30 AM.

Following Mass, the business meeting

will take place at the War Memorial

Building in Trenton. Past Diocesan

Presidents, Pastors, Regents, Unit

Presidents, and members are cordially

invited to attend along with the current

PTA membership.

Monmouth/Ocean Regions, please

contact Linda Anzano at 732-779-3425

or lanzano@comcast.net; Renew

friendships, recall wonderful

memories and take part and celebrate

the 90th Diocesan Conference!

Men’s Retreat For over 35 years St. Ignatius Shore

Retreats has helped organize a men’s

weekend retreat at the San Alfonso

Retreat House, a Redemptorist

Spiritual Center on Ocean Avenue in

West End, Long Branch. The theme

of this year’s retreat is Living In

Love. The retreat begins Friday

evening, October 2 and ends with

lunch Sunday, October 4. The fee is

$200 with a $50 non-refundable

deposit. All are welcome, and

newcomers encouraged. Visit

www.sanalfonsoretreats.org or John

Fraraccio at 732-272-7572.

Bishop’s Anniversary

Blessings 2015

All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or

50th wedding anniversary are invited

with their family and friends to renew

their sacred wedding vows, share the

Eucharist, and receive Bishop

O’Connell’s Episcopal Blessing at St.

Robert Bellarmine Parish in Freehold on

Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM.

Couples need to register through the

parish at 732-349-0018 x2204.

Catholic Charities -

Guardian Angel Dinner

Dance Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton

is pleased to announce that Bishop

David O’Connell will be the recipient

of the Richard J. Hughes Humanitarian

Award at the 26th Annual Guardian

Angel Dinner Dance on Saturday,

October 3, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency

in Princeton. If you wish to become a

sponsor, include a congratulatory ad

in the program journal, or would like

more information on the event,

please contact Nancy Tompkins at

609-394-5181 x1161or go to

www.CatholicCharitiesTrenton.org.

Stop by and see our

extensive collection of

Catholic Books & Gifts.

NEW

MERCHANDISE

ARRIVING DAILY!

Take 10% off one item

With coupon below.

SUMMER HOURS

(from July 1st - September 1st):

Tues & Thurs 9:30AM-3:00PM

Sun 8:30AM-1:30PM

732-914-2457

VISA & MasterCard are accepted.

Gift certificates, as well as grocery

and Kohl’s Scrip cards

are available.

ST. JOSEPH’S PAGE SEVEN

ADORATION

CHAPEL

ADORERS

ARE NEEDED

CALL JOHN & PEGGY AT 732-581-9463 OR ANN AT 732-473-9727

Sunday:

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM / 11:00 PM to 12 Midnight

Monday: 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM / 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Tuesday:

1:00 AM to 2:00 AM

Wednesday: 11:00 PM to 12 Midnight

Friday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM / 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM / 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM / 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION

The Religious

Education Office will

be closed on Thursday,

August 20, 2015.

FALL REGISTRATION

CCD FOR GRADES 1 TO 6 We will continue to take

registration for new or returning

students during August.

Registration forms for returning

students in Grades 2 to 6 were

mailed home. If you need a

duplicate, please call Nancy at

extension 2225.

Family registration in the Parish

is required for all students

Sacrament Certificates

(Baptism, Penance, and

Communion, if applicable)

are required for new students

FALL REGISTRATION

FOR GRADES 7 & 8 Letters for incoming 7th and 8th

graders were mailed home. The

schedule for the year was included

in the mailing. Classes will be held

on two Sunday’s per month from

September to April.

The Rite of Christian

Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Is there someone you know who

would like to become Catholic?

Maybe they were never baptized.

Or maybe they were baptized in

another faith tradition and would

like to join the Catholic Church. Is

there an adult or teenager you

know who is baptized but would

like to receive First Holy

Communion and Confirmation?

We have programs available for all

ages. Please call Marge in the

Faith Formation office for

details. 732-349-0018 ext. 2236.

JUST DO IT!

[Psalm 95] Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Is God calling you in some special way? Do you love to lift up your hearts in song and worship him during mass? Have you felt the lead of the Holy Spirit

beckoning you to come forward and say “I want to help lead the singing too?”

Come join the adult choir as we worship and enhance the litur-gy! The choir is made up of volunteers who are dedicated, committed to serving, and are fun-loving. All levels of singing are welcome from beginner to advanced. Practices are held Thursday nights from 7:30-9:00pm in the church. The choir sings on Sundays from mid-September-June and will be rotating masses this season. They also sing on Christmas Eve, Holy Week, and other special events held throughout the year.

Our first rehearsal will take place on Thursday, September 3rd in the church from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Be excited where the Lord places you to serve him. He is getting ready to bless you and bring much fruit into your lives when you answer his call in whatever ministry he calls you to. If you love to sing and praise him then this is your time to come forward. Contact Gina in the office at 732-349-0018 ext. 2306 or at gcorrao@stjosephtomsriver.org .

HORARIO DE MISAS

En la Semana: 7:00 am & 9:00 am. Todos los días de la semana ( inglés). Sábado: 8:00 am, 5:00 & 7:00 pm ( inglés) Domingo: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm ( ingles) Domingo: 6:30 pm español

SACRAMENTOS

Bautizos (en español): El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra el 1ro, 2do y 4to domingo del mes, en la Misa de 6:30 pm. Para mayor información, llamar a la oficina Hispana.

Unción de los Enfermos: Comunicarse con la oficina parroquial.

Reconciliación/Confesión: De lunes a Jueves 10:00am-3:00 pm. Por Favor pedir cita 732-349-0018 ext.. 2213.

Matrimonios: Las parejas que piensen contraer matrimonio deben solicitar primero una cita con el Padre Carlos. Para mayor información comuníquese con la oficina Hispana.

Registro parroquial: Todos los feligreses deben registrarse en la Parroquia. Cualquier cambio en su dirección por favor notificarnos. Para mas información llamar al 732- 349-0018

ext. 2213.

Clases de Educación Religiosa (CCD): Comuníquese a la oficina parroquial con Marge Halloran al 732-349-0018 ext. 2236.

Oficina Hispana: sitienes alguna duda o necesitas comunicarte conalguna oficina parroguial, comunícate con Juliana Moreno al 732-349-0018 ext. 2213

Rito De La Iniciación Cristiana De Adultos- Es un proceso para adultos que deseen por primer vez recibir los sacramentos de iniciación en la fe católica o han sido bautizados en otra fe cristiana. También permite para las personas que han sido bautizados y les falta el Sacramento de Comunión y Confirmación. Este proceso también se hace disponible para los jóvenes de escuela secundaria (High School). Si usted está interesado o conoce alguien, por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Marge. Teléfono 732-349-0018 ext. 2236.

Estimada Familia Parroquial

Yo les pregunto, cuando ustedes están pasando por situaciones difíciles

ya sea en su trabajo, con su familia, o han recibido malas noticias etc.,

que hacen para relajarse?

A mí por ejemplo, lo que me alivia es comer el plato favorito que

cocinaba mi mama, aunque a mí no me queda también como a ella.

Puede ser que me alivia, porque me recuerda que mi madre lo hacía con

mucho amor no solo para darme nutrición, pero para que me sintiera

mejor. Para otras personas, puede ser algo diferente, como era para el

Profeta Elías comer pastel y agua. Parece ser, que le recordaba al mana

que Dios envió para dar de comer al pueblo elegido mientras estaban en

el desierto después del éxodos de Egipto.

El Señor Jesús quiere que reconozcamos que Él es el Pan de Vida: que

da la más mayor nutrición y que nos sostiene día a día, más que el

histórico mana. Entonces, Él nos dice, que no importa cuales sean las

circunstancias que estamos pasando en nuestras vidas, lo importante es

venir a Él, a su mesa, donde la Eucaristía nos da todo el alivio y

consuelo que necesitamos. Oremos por aquellas personas que no

pueden o quieren recibir el Pan de Vida para que sean iluminados y se

acerquen al Señor.

Diviértanse en estos días de Agosto!! Que Dios los bendiga.

Fr. Scott

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ST. JOSEPH’S PAGINA OCHO

MENSAJE DEL PASTOR

Reserve el día: Domingo, 15 de mayo, 2016 a las 2:30pm

de la tarde. La Filarmónica de Nueva Jersey se

presentara en concierto en nuestra Iglesia de San José.

Más detalles en el futuro.

A todos los feligreses de la Parroquia de San José, quiero darles mis sinceras gracias por todo su apoyo, oraciones y amor que ustedes nos han dado a mi familia y a mí, durante estos momentos difíciles en nuestras vidas. Mi Padre descan-sa en los brazos del Señor, por lo cual mi familia y yo esta-mos bendecidos. Siempre los llevare a todos ustedes en mi corazón. Muchísimas gracias por su ternura y amor. Padre Carlos Aguirre.

ST. JOSEPH’S

ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA

PAGINA NUEVE

¿Cómo actuamos en la iglesia? Algunas reglas que nos servirán

La Iglesia es un lugar sagrado, reservado para el culto a Dios. El Santísimo Sacramento está en el tabernáculo y Su Presencia Real requiere de nosotros la mayor reverencia; por ello, el ambiente en la iglesia debe conducir a la oración y el respeto a Dios. Algunas reglas o buenas maneras que debemos enseñarle a nuestros hijos dentro de la iglesia son: * Prohibidos chicles, comidas y bebidas. * Vestir decorosamente. Evitar escotes, vestidos provocativos, shorts y camisetas. *Mantener el celular apagado. * Cuidar de no hacer ruido con los reclinatorios al levantarlos y bajarlos. * No correr por la Iglesia

No jugar o romper los libros que nos ayudan a seguir las lecturas cada domingo

(además de su valor económico, debemos pensar en su valor ecológico)

No permitamos que nuestros hijos pierdan el respeto, orden y decoro hacia las cosas de Dios.

ALMUERZO GRATIS: El próximo domingo 23 de agosto a la 1:30 pm en la cafetería de la High School Donovan se ofre-cerán almuerzos gratis para las personas necesitadas. Favor de informarle a todas las familias necesitadas. RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA): El RICA es un programa para adultos, y ahora para jóvenes y niños que desean unirse a la Iglesia Católica aunque nunca hayan sido bautizados o que han sido bautizados en otra iglesia Cristiana. También es para aquellas personas que fueron bautizadas pero que no tuvieron la oportunidad de recibir el Sacramento de la Comunión y/o de la Confirmación. Anímate a participar de este programa y dale la opor-tunidad a tu vida de estar en comunión con Dios. * Clases de preparación para adultos comienzan el 9 de agosto de 9:00 am a 11:00 am. Deben llegar a las 8:30 am a la iglesia. * Clases de iniciación cristiana para niños y jóvenes comienzan el 23 de agosto de 9:00 am a 11:00 am. Deben llegar a las 8:30 am a la iglesia. Si estas interesado puedes comunicarte con la oficina hispana. “EL CAMINO”: María Guzman representante de la oficina de catequesis de la Diócesis de Trenton ofrecerá un taller el próximo 20 de agosto de 6:30 pm a 8:00 pm en el salon G de la iglesia. El taller es para informarnos de cómo tomar las clases de formación para catequistas “El Camino” que serán ofrecidas por la Universidad Católica de Notre Dame vía internet y que comenzará el próximo 31 de agosto del presente año. Todos están invitados a participar y si estas interesado puedes inscribirte en la oficina hispana de la parroquia con Caridad Barillas al 732-340-0018 ext.2213. SAN JOSE PEREGRINO: La imagen de nuestro Santo Patrón San José estará visitando nuestros hogares durante este año. Si deseas recibir a San José un domingo y permitirle que sea el custodio de tu familia durante una semana pue-des inscribirte al final de la misa de 6:30 pm, o puedes llamar a la oficina hispana y reservar la semana que desees.

SAN JOSÉ: Modelo de padre y esposo, patrón de la Iglesia universal, de los trabajadores, de infinidad de comunidades

religiosas y de la buena muerte. INTENCIONES PARA EL 2016: Si Ud. Quiere mandar a decir una misa para el próximo año, por favor venga a la oficina hispana para que escoja el domingo que desee. El libro se llena rápidamente.

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