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Saint James the apostle church
45 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081-2301 OFFICE: 973-376-3044 FACSIMILE: 973-376-0560
May 26, 2019
A Welcoming Catholic Community of Faith.
Come Experience Christ With Us!
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Image courtesy of Google.com
Saint James is served by:
Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, M.A., Pastor
Rev. Jeong Gyeong Kim, Parochial Vicar
Rev. John D. Dennehy, Weekend Associate
Mr. Jerome Bongiovanni, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Daniel O’Neill, Permanent Deacon
www.saintjamestheapostle.org
Sunday Masses
Vigil Mass ~ Saturday 5:00PM
7:30AM ~ 9:00AM ~ 10:30AM ~ 12:00PM
Daily Mass Weekday: Novena 7:10AM ~ Mass 7:30AM
Saturday: Novena 7:40AM ~ Mass 8:00AM
Evening Novena: Mondays at 6:30PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 11:00AM
Rectory Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am~4:00pm
(closed daily 12:00-1:00PM)
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FROM THE PASTOR
"NOW GLAD OF HEART BE EV'RY ONE! THE FIGHT IS FOUGHT, THE DAY IS WON,
THE CHRIST IS SET UPON THE THRONE...THEN RISE, ALL CHRISTIAN FOLK WITH ME AND CAROL FORTH THE ONE-IN-THREE THAT WAS AND IS AND IS TO BE."
An Easter Sourcebook: The Fifty Days, p. 115
Now that the weather has finally turned nice, it seems more like spring and resurrection. This is a time of hope and new life, a reminder of all that is good for all of us. The warmer weather and the sun make us all feel good, as we have waited for this type of weather with expectation.
In today's Gospel, Jesus reminds his apostles that even though he is returning to the Father, his presence will continue to be with them. The gift of the Holy Spirit will be his abiding presence for them, and for all of us, to lead and guide, and reassure all of us that he will be with us all the days of our lives. While his resurrection assured his apostles of his presence, Jesus has to let them know that whatever they do to bring his message to others, it is the Spirit who will show them the way. These 50 Days of Mystagogia also help us bask in the glory of the resurrection so that we can bring new life to others by the way we live our lives. We are invited to help others experience this new life that Jesus gained for us, especially since the world needs to recognize that this time in particular is a time of hope and resurrection. There is too much negativity and pessimism in the world, and so someone has to stand for something different and better, and that person is Jesus. And because he is not here physically, he sends us to be his ambassadors of his Good News and a sign of his new life and resurrection. Sometimes the task seems difficult, but that doesn't make the importance and seriousness of the mission any less important. Now that all of our bills for the Parish Festival are paid, our net income is $31,001.00. That's very good considering that we had one rainy night and two nights when it rained later in the evening.
Hopefully, the weather will cooperate better next year! Last week, when I thanked all those who had something to do with the festival I neglected to THANK BRADLEY, SMITH & SMITH, who paid for the Super 50/50 tickets. I always appreciate their generosity to our parish. THANKS also to THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPT., FIRE DEPT., & BOARD OF HEALTH, for their guidance and direction, making sure all was in order. Also, the final contribution from Easter is $33,797.00. The total is a little over $5,000 less than what we budgeted. THANK YOU ALL for your continued generosity and support of our parish. Also, THANK YOU to the YOUTH GROUP, ST. ZITA MINISTRY, THE PASTORAL COUNCIL & THE OTHER PARISHIONERS, who showed up to plant and clean up around the parish campus. They had a great day to make the campus look even better!! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!
~ FR. JOE
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURES
$7,056.00 $5,791.00 Collection
$1,265.00 Online
$1,200.00 Catholic Home Mission
T o s i g n u p f o r O n l i n e G i v i n g g o t o : w w w . s a i n t j a m e s t h e a p o s t l e . o r g
W e Also Accept Online Credit Card Donations
Thank you for your continued generosity!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Mrs. Nancy Caputo, Director
On behalf of the parish priests, staff and Catechists, we congratulate all the children who were fed for the first time at the Table of our Lord, and look forward to sharing in this special meal with you often! Special thanks to Matt Wilson, Michelle Sblendorio and Denice Schmidt for enhancing the masses with their musical gifts! The weather is getting warmer and your thoughts are drifting toward your favorite vacation destination. Please take a moment to re-register for Fall classes by June 1st to take advantage of saving money and guaranteeing your preferred day in our Religion Program. This also helps us to assess how many volunteer teachers and aides we will need in September. If you have a child entering 1st grade (Kindergarten is optional) in September, please give us a call to arrange a mutually convenient time to meet and talk about your child’s faith formation. We offer traditional classroom learning (Sunday mornings and Tuesdays after school); Home Study (grades 3-6); and new this year, a Family Catechesis Program, which you will hear more about very soon. It does take a village to teach our children; it also takes many volunteers and we are hoping that you are hearing the call! If you are interested in teaching, co-teaching, aiding, or being an office volunteer, (day or evening) please contact the Religious Ed Office –let’s talk! Has your child been Baptized but not catechized or received their sacraments? Are they of school age and not yet baptized? Do you have a special needs child needing catechesis?
Please contact the Religious Education Office: 973-376-2061 or email: [email protected].
CONFIRMATION CORNER Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo, Coordinator
Our Confirmation preparation classes concluded this past Tuesday. The next step for our Confirmandi is the retreat in the fall. Our classes were action-packed as we dove into our faith and the idea of closing the text book and engaging in head to heart thinking. Through honest and open discussions, projects and prayer they took the first steps in understanding what it means to be fully initiated members of the church. I am very proud of the Peer Leadership Team. These 16 young people ranging in age from 15 to 18 trained with me and then took the reigns on Tuesday nights to lead and mentor the small group discussions with our Confirmation Candidates. Their example is an inspiration and I congratulate them on a job well done! The Peer Team and I will begin meeting again next week to plan and prepare for our Confirmation Retreat in the fall. Reminder: Confirmation Parent meeting Tuesday, June 4th in Hatcher Hall at 7:00 pm. This is a parent only meeting, no children should attend. Please bring all required paperwork (if you have not already done so). Please feel free to contact me at 201-709-5280 or [email protected] with questions or concerns.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo, Coordinator
No Meeting this Sunday, May 26th - Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!
Please join us Sunday, June 2nd at 7:00 pm - weather permitting we will meet outside - bring a lawn chair or beach towel to sit on. Topic to be announced. Sunday, June 9th - Our last meeting for the season...join us for a bonfire and movie outside!! Bring your Frisbees, lawn chairs, beach towels etc. and I will have the S'more's!!
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PARISH SCHOOL NEWS
Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, Principal
Saint James Got Artistic Talent!
The creative talents of our students continue to flourish under the direction of our Art teacher, Mrs. Traci Burns. This was evident on Thursday night, May 9, when family and friends were invited to attend Saint James the Apostle School’s 3rd annual Spring Art Show. The theme for this year’s show was “World of Animals.” Every student from PreK to Grade 8 had one or more of their creations on display. When you first entered Hatcher Hall, you were greeted by several octopuses hovering overhead on the ceiling in an octopus garden.
The following students received monetary awards from the American Legion for their entries in the annual coloring contest for Springfield: Ryan Ezaah-Milku (1st), Madison Stradford (2nd) and Jaylani Mendez (3rd). Ryan also received 3rd place overall for Union County. These students were honored last week in school with a visit from Commander Jerry Gebauer of the Springfield American Legion Post and Commander John Blank of the Union County American Legion, who presented their certificates and awards.
There were giraffes, sloths, dogs, pigs, emus, koi fish, toucans, polar bears, zebras and more. Our middle school students created a realistic beehive using a 2x4 wood frame covered in hexagonal shapes with hand drawn illustrations of bees. Our young students enjoyed comparing their heights to the lengths of a great white shark and a giraffe, which were both traced, cut out and taped to the floor in Hatcher Hall. Our students and their families enjoyed their zoological adventure as they walked from table to table admiring the art displays. Congratulations to our students for their participation and recognition in the Springfield Environment Commission and Springfield’s Department of Public Works “Clean Communities Day Sticker Contest.” These students were honored at the Springfield Township Council meeting where they received their Awards of Excellence: Sophia Hetrick – Grade 5, Gabriel Mejia-Sierra – Grade 4, Ryan Tavares – Grade 3 and Lillian Fiesta – Grade 2.
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PARISH INFORMATION Keeping in Touch With One Another
"The Heavens declare the Glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands"
Psalm 19:1
This past Saturday, under a beautiful sunny sky, members of the Pastoral Council, St. Zita’s Ministry, parishioners and our Youth Group gathered to clean up and beautify the grounds of the church. God was smiling as he looked from heaven at a very determined group mulching, pruning, planting and enjoying each other as we basked in the glorious weather! THANK YOU to ALL who participated in improving our outside environment. With all the positive energy moving around us - truly all worked together for the good of our parish!
Thank you also to those who could not join us but donated much needed items!!!
Barnabas Health: Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division,
The Living Donor Institute
Have You Ever Considered Becoming A Living Kidney Donor?
* a kidney from a living donor has a lesser chance of being rejected
* lasts nearly twice as long as a kidney from a deceased donor
* helps keep the recipient off of dialysis and the donation "waiting list"
* and greatly improves the quality of life for the recipient
Our parish knows of someone in need of a kidney transplant; if you are seriously considering becoming a living kidney donor, please contact Fr. Joe.
PENTECOST SUNDAY, JUNE 8 /9, 2019 The color red symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit which baptized the Apostles and early disciples on the first Pentecost, marking the beginning of the Church.
Members of the congregation are encouraged to wear red to Mass on June 8th and 9th as an outward symbol of faith and in celebration of Pentecost Sunday.
PARISH RECTORY AND OFFICES
WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
BEGINNING
FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH
THROUGH
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
QUINQUENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
On Sunday, June 9, at the 12:00PM Mass, we will celebrate our annual Quinquennial
This celebrates wedding anniversaries that are multiples of 5 years (5, 10, 20, 25, 35, 40, 50 and more).
If you are celebrating an anniversary that is a multiple of 5, please call the rectory and leave your names, the date of your marriage and how many years you are married. A reception will follow in the Gathering Area.
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BLOOD DRIVE
You can save up to three lives by donating blood!
Saint James the Apostle will be sponsoring a blood drive on Saturday, June 15th from 9:00am – 3:00pm in the School Gym with New Jersey Blood Services/New York Blood Center. All Donors must bring ID, eat a meal before donating and weigh at least 110lbs. Please visit www.tinyurl.com/givebloodnjbs and enter sponsor code 70414 to sign up for an ap-pointment.
Walk-ins are welcome! Thank You!
MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069 (908) 753-2091 * [email protected] Registration required. 908-753-2091 or
e-mail: [email protected]
ARE YOU LIVING TODAY WELL?
Today’s fast-paced and competitive culture does not allow for the time or space to live in a self- reflective way. Now more than ever we need to reflect on our humanity and our relationship with our Creator and all those with whom we come in contact everyday. We need a "spirituality of the heart," which is all-embracing and down-to-earth. Tue, Jun 11, 7-9 p.m. ($20-$30 as you are able) Presenter: G. Edwin Reitter Ed, a spiritual director and supervisor of spiritual di-rectors, has given numerous retreats and been in-volved in many parish-based ministries.
Please join us in prayer for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with
Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction on
Monday evenings (as scheduled) at 6:30pm in our Church.
All are welcome!
NO NOVENA ON MEMORIAL DAY Join us Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6:30pm
GRADUATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Each year young people from our
parish families graduate from gram-
mar, high school and college. Since
this is a significant event in their lives, we would
like to acknowledge it. If a member of your fami-
ly or one of your friends is graduating this year,
please call the rectory by June 3rd and we
will include them on our graduation list which
will be published in the June 16th bulletin.
Please call the rectory: 973-376-3044
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RESPECT LIFE
Ms. Patricia Sullivan, Coordinator
PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SAINT JAMES SUMMER CAMP!
Weekly themes include:
* A Bug's Life * Summer STEAM *Arctic Antics
*Holidays All Year * Mission Impossible
making each week of camp unique! Campers may sign-up for full or half day sessions for 1 week or for all 8 weeks! Don't hesitate to register, as some weeks sell out quickly.
Please contact Mrs. Quagliato or Ms. Zavocki through the Saint James the Apostle School Office: (973) 376-5194, or download the full camp registration packet on the school website:
www.sjspringfield.org
Saint James the Apostle Church
Summer Camp~ Register TODAY!!
June 24 to August 16, 2019
MARY, THE MOTHER OF COMPASSION
Mary has a special love and sensitivity for all of
God’s children. This was manifested on many occasions but was most pronounced at the
wedding feast of Cana in which she interceded for the bride and groom when the supply of wine was depleted at their celebration. We can imitate sensitivity to the needs of others by donating any
unwanted clothing, small appliances, shoes, lin-
ens, sheets, towels, stuffed animals, and books
(no reference books) to Catholic Charities. The donation bin is located in the Church’s parking
lot. Thank you.
The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites all parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age, by any means & at any time to attend Emmaus Minis-try: A One Day Retreat for Grieving Parents on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ. This full-day retreat affords bereaved parents the opportunity to join together in a caring, spir-itual setting for prayer, witnesses, discussion, fel-lowship and Mass. Please register ASAP at https://www.emfgp.org/registration. Space is limited. For information, please call Lauren Egan:
973-497-4327 or mail: [email protected] Dear St. James the Apostle Parish Families,
THANK YOU for all your donations to the Hospitality Tent during the festival. We really appreciate what everyone contributed, which helped to make our festival a success. Peace and God Bless you all.
After many years of service, Tatiana Cespedes has announced her decision to step down from the Saint James Pastoral Council. Tatiana has played an integral part in promoting and advancing the spiritual growth of our parish and the extended community. As liaison to several parish ministries, Tatiana has helped to further the Church’s mission of evangelization and the good news that is Jesus Christ. We are all grateful for her dedication and stewardship.
On behalf of Fr. Joe, Fr. Silvano Kim, the parish staff, the pastoral council and parishioners,
THANK YOU TATIANA! May God richly bless you!
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THE PRAYER CORNER
“To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…”
A TIME TO HEAL
Glenn Albright, Anthony B., Paul Barbato, Concetta Bellott, Joe Brisick, Enid Cabot,
Donna Capalano, Helen Chelis, Lena Chromowski, Phyllis Colosimo, Van Corteza, James Curry,
Berta Franco, Carole Griner, Ana Harper, Steven Hensle, Laura Hughes, Eddie Jenna,
Joann Jennings, Anthony LaSalle, Maryann Leach, Dina Ledogar, Angelina Lipski, Richie Lipski,
Ronnie Livares, Carmen Lombardi, Marian Lordi, Richard Lorenzo, Barbara Ludolph,
Angie Mazzarisi, Timothy Morgan, Michael Nargi, John Nicaretta,
Rafaelina Oliviero, Karen Olsen, Tom Olivo, Anna P., Berit Phair, Elizabeth Piedl,
Angelina Piscorini, Richard Quagliato, Cecilia Quintero, John Rehis, Anthony S.,
Ginny Sampson, Jack Silbert, Tom Stanick, Richard Tegnander, Stephanie Toth, Robert Tuten,
Anne Wallis, Kazia Winski, Mary Yobbi
Jean Andriola, Joe Bellino, Tim Conway,
Doris Day, Maria Falduto, Larry Keffer,
Jason Kohl, Helen Skuya, Scott Walling
A TIME TO DIE
A TIME OF WAR & PEACE
Tim Arentz, Brian Braine, Sean Curran, Capt. Sean P. Eadie, Stacy Enyeart,
David Fenton, Shane Fenton, Luis Fonseca, Christopher P. Garrigan, 2LT Andrew Kerwin, Stephen Patricco, Aric Patten, Phillip Patten,
Aaron Pluto, 1Lt. Stacia Rogacki, 1Lt. Steven Rogacki
DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS ~ Spiritual Offerings
To have a loved one remembered, please call the Rectory Office
Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread & Wine ~ Flowers By the Tabernacle
Sanctuary Lamp
Michael Stefanyk
~ Michael & Chris
Bread And Wine
Michael Stefanyk
~ Michael & Chris
Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with Thee;
Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen
A TIME TO BE BAPTIZED
Ace Musika, Billie Simone Dinneen,
Rosalie Theresa Pellino, Oscar Albizu Velez
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SUNDAY, May 26 Sixth Sunday of Easter 5:00 pm (Saturday)
Marge Furner ~ Sam & Family
7:30am Michael Stefanyak ~ Ralph & Susan Hampp
9:00am Corinne Eckmann ~ Claire Bernstein 10:30am
Pete Listowski ~ Family 12:00pm
Zelinda Morselli ~ Mirella & Family
MONDAY, May 27 Memorial Day 8:30am For the People of Saint James
TUESDAY, May 28 7:30am Michael Stefanyak ~ Jim & Carol Korona
WEDNESDAY, May 29 7:30am Donald McArdle ~ Kevin & Maureen Corbett
7:00pm Ascension of the Lord—Vigil Carlyn Ryan ~ St James Publicity Committee
THURSDAY, May 30 Ascension of the Lord 7:30am
Winifred N. McDermott ~ Cocoa & John Catallo
9:00am (school Community) Joseph Phine & Tony Fascian ~ Rosemary
12:00pm James & Lena Oleck ~ Regina Oleck 7:00pm
Josephine Martinelli ~ Mr. & Mrs. Scoppettuolo FRIDAY, May 31
7:30am
Mary Kuruppanattu ~ Thomas & Terry SATURDAY, June 1 8:00am
Dominic Bono ~ Jill Bomba SUNDAY, June 2 Seventh Sunday of Easter 5:00 pm (Saturday)
Amelia Montana ~ Family 7:30am For the People of Saint James
9:00am Lisa Agrillo ~Family
10:30am Hannah Jane Bernstein ~ Bernstein Family
12:00pm
Angelo Vitale ~ Grandchildren
MASS INTENTIONS
PLEASE HELP SEND A CITY CHILD TO CAMP
The Eddie Gray Camp Fund is seeking funds to send inner-city children to summer camp. This year our cost per child will be $300 for one week. However, we will be grateful for donations of any amount. Every donation helps and is greatly appreciated!
Please make checks payable to the Eddie Gray Camp Fund and mail them to :
Eddie Gray Camp Fund c/o St. Joseph Social Service Center
118 Division Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Thank you for providing a happy and healthy experience for an inner-city child!
*The Eddie Gray Camp Fund is a 501c3 non-profit, tax id 26-2287105*
PASTOR Father Joseph F. Barbone, M.A.
[email protected], [email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR Father Jeong Gyeong Kim (Father Silvano Kim)
WEEKEND ASSOCIATE Father John D. Dennehy
PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Jerry Bongiovanni
[email protected] Deacon Dan O’Neill [email protected]
PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Michelle Sblendorio
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Matthew Wilson
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Main Office 973-376-2061 :: Facsimile 973-376-4079
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Nancy Caputo, M.Ed., Spec. Ed-ASD Cert.
8th GRADE / CONFIRMATION / YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOR
Ms. Ann Marie Gesualdo [email protected]
7th GRADE / HOME STUDY / FAMILY CATECHESIS COORDINATOR
Ms. Karen Cocco [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Colleen Tyra
SCHOOL OFFICE 41 South Springfield Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 Main Office 973-376-5194 :: Facsimile 973-376-5228
PRINCIPAL Mrs. Caroline Ponterio, M.B.A., Ed.S.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Marilyn DePrimio [email protected]
PARISH TRUSTEES Mrs. Janet Petino and Mr. John Pflug
PARISH COUNCIL [email protected]
PARISH STAFF INFORMATION
Fr. Joseph F. Barbone
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
Fr. Jeong Gyeong Kim
BAPTISM Communal Baptisms are held on various Sundays during the year at 1:30pm in the Church. Please see the dates listed below.
RECONCILIATION Individual Confessions are heard every Saturday at 11:00am in the Church, or anytime by appointment.
EUCHARIST Communion can be brought to the sick and homebound either at home or in a facility.
CONFIRMATION Adults who have celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism and would like to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation are encouraged to call the Parish Office and speak to one of the priests.
MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry are asked to call the Parish Office at least one year prior to their desired date so that arrangements can be made.
VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or Religious Life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Vocations Office 973-497-4365. Please continue to pray for an increase in vocations.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK This Sacrament can be administered anytime. We make visits to area hospitals and nursing homes.
THE RCIA PROCESS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process where individuals who seek to receive the Sacraments of Initiation or who have never been baptized enter into full communion with the faith.
BAPTISM INFORMATION The catechesis class begins by attending the 12:00pm Mass with instruction about the rite and its meaning following Mass. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Baptism Ceremonies are held at 1:30pm and we ask that everyone arrive by 1:15pm. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Baptism or catechesis please call the Parish Office at 973-376-3044.
Catechesis Sacrament of Baptism July 7, Sept. 8 June 9, July 28, Aug. 25 Sept. 22
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Parish Mission Statement
Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit as a
Welcoming and Diverse Community,
We, the Parish of Saint James the Apostle
Invite All to Worship as We Celebrate the Eucharist,
Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and Serve the
Needs of One Another,
as We Help Build the Kingdom of God on Earth.