THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARTHA October 26, 2014 — 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Mass: Saturday Vigil Sunday 5:00 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 noon 4:00 pm Daily Mass: Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am First Friday Mass: 8:00 am 10:00 am SACRAMENTS Confessions: Saturday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm or by Appointment Marriages: Please call the parish office to make arrangements one year in advance. Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sundays at 1:15 pm. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Parents’ Preparation Session is on the last Friday of the month at 7:00 pm. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to make arrangements. DEVOTIONS Rosary: Monday-Saturday 7:35 am & following 8:00 am Mass; Sunday 7:05 am Divine Mercy Chaplet: Friday, 3:00 pm Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: 1st Fridays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am First Saturday Devotion: Follows 8:00 am Mass Novenas: Follows 8:00 am Masses – Miraculous Medal (Wednesday) & St. Jude (Friday) CLERGY & PASTORAL STAFF Administrator: Rev. David Swantek Assisting Priests: Rev. Bill Bausch Rev. Dominic Fuccile Rev. Gerry Marchand Rev. John Spino Deacons: Fran Groff Ted Kotz Staff: Director of Religious Education: Georgina Kotz Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Bob Morris Director of Liturgical Music: Lou Letizia Business Manager/Accountant: Nancy Dormanski Parish Secretary: Mary Nelson OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday Wednesday Saturday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 noon SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCHEDULES & INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING: Please telephone the Parish Office 3800 Herbertsville Road Point Pleasant, NJ 08742-5499 Phone: 732-295-3630 Fax: 732-295-9315 www.saintmartha.net St. Martha welcomed Jesus into her home; we welcome all who seek to grow in faith and love. If you’d like to join our parish please call 732-295-3630. 1 St. Martha Church - 522 THIS WEEKEND – OCTOBER 25-26 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reg. Collection: Support of St. Martha Church 2nd Collection: Building and Grounds MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 25 5:00 pm In Thanksgiving for Dr. Palisi & Miss Dyane Sister Mary Celeste Conti Sunday, October 26 7:30 am People of the Parish Miriam Schell 9:00 am Angelo Messano Raymond W. Schrader 10:30 am John T. Hughes Evelyn Forbes NOON John Fleming Joseph Gerard, Sr. 4:00 pm Margaret Brady Alfonso Taglianetti, Jr. Monday, October 27 8:00 am Grace Fox Joseph W. Gerard Tuesday, October 28 8:00 am Frank Helyes Wednesday, October 29 8:00 am Peter DeVito Bob Dunn Thursday, October 30 8:00 am Mary (Cis) Connelly Friday, October 31 8:00 am Intentions of our All Souls’ Novena Jozef Karaczum Saturday, November 1 8:00 am Mary Wood MEMORIAL GIFTS: OCTOBER 25-OCTOBER 31 Blessed Mother Flowers: Josephine Gennarelli Altar Bread & Wine: Gary Hartdorn Mary Wood Tabernacle Lamp: Francis Van Note READINGS FOR THIS WEEK 1st Reading 2nd Reading Gospel Mon: 1st Reading Gospel Tue: 1st Reading Gospel Wed: 1st Reading Gospel Thur: 1st Reading Gospel Fri: 1st Reading Gospel Sat: 1st Reading 2nd Reading Gospel Sun: Exodus 22:20-26 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 Matthew 22:34-40 Ephesians 4:32-5:8 Luke 13:10-17 Ephesians 2:19-22 Luke 6:12-16 Ephesians 6:1-9 Luke 13:22-30 Ephesians 6:10-20 Luke 13:31-35 Philippians 1:1-11 Luke 14:1-6 Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12a Need Help? Call St. Vincent de Paul at 732295-3630 ext 33. Our parish is here to help. ST. GREGORY’S PANTRY NEEDS: OCTOBER Cranberry sauce, gravy, potatoes, yams, stuffing VOLUNTEER TRAINING The VIRTUS program assists the Church in being a safe haven for children and a messenger for preventing child sexual abuse within the Church and society in general through a child sexual abuse prevention program: Protecting God’s Children. If you are a member of an organization or ministry that sponsors and/or works directly with children, YOU ARE REQUIRED to attend a training session according to the diocese policy. Please visit virtusonline.org for the listings of upcoming sessions and to register. PARISH ROSARY October 26th Immediately following the 12:00 noon mass Light reception following OUR DEARLY DEPARTED Please remember in your prayers the recently deceased members of our parish. ALL SAINTS DAY (NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION THIS YEAR BECAUSE IT FALLS ON A S ATURDAY) November 1st 8:00 am ALL SOULS DAY LOW-GLUTEN HOST Available upon request before Mass in the sacristy November 2nd 4:00 pm Mass of Remembrance 2 St. Martha Church - 522 The love of our neighbor is the only door out of the dungeon of self Two pretty big events will be taking place in our towns this week: Halloween and Confirmations; might there be a connection? When young Catholics become confirmed through words and actions of the bishop they receive the gift of the Holy Spirit “poured into their hearts” (see Romans 5:5). When kids go out on Halloween, through words (trick or treat) and actions (dressing up, knocking on doors, opening pillow cases or plastic bags, saying thank you) they receive the gift of candy. But candy doesn’t last. And it rots your teeth, And Halloween rarely changes one life or one’s world for the better. . .might there be another connection? Our Church law says, “Confirmation impresses a character (upon the Christian) and by it they are enriched by the gift of the Holy Spirit and bound more perfectly to the Church; it strengthens them and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith” (canon 879) At Halloween we put on costumes, we knock on our neighbors doors, and we laugh and scare and have fun with others. The roads of our town will be filled with folks reaching out to their neighbors and feeding each other (albeit with candy, but also with smiles). At Confirmation, we put on a new character – each of us chose a new name – a saint whom we wished to emulate. Did we want to be courageous and strong like St. Sebastian or St. Peter? Did we wish to follow the beauty and pu- rity of St. Claire or St. Veronica? Maybe St. Francis’s love of animals or St. Blaise’s care for the sick inspired us. We choose a saint – and all of them in heaven were waiting to hear whom we would choose. I can imagine Heaven filled with the countless hosts of saints . . all dressed in different costumes from their different times, each one waiting to hear who would be selected to be your confirmation saint. In choosing them, they also said “yes” to choosing us back, and thus began a deeper spiritual relationship with them – one which we’ll come to know better in Heaven when we arrive and actually see Sebastian, Peter, Claire, Veronica, Francis and Blaise. I think here is the connection – we put on costumes and those costumes help give us the character to go out to our neighbor’s house and knock on their door. At Confirmation, our young people will be given the Holy Spirit and the company of a saint to go out to their neighbors and bring them the love of Jesus; to be the “Front line” living invitations to come back to Christ and his Church for those who are away, or to “come and see” for those who long for hope, and light, and life. The full quote above from George MacDonald, preacher and mentor of C.S Lewis, goes, “The love of our neighbor is the only door out of the dungeon of self, where we mope and mow, striking sparks, and rubbing phosphorescence out of the walls, and blowing our own breath in our own nostrils, instead of issuing to the fair sunlight of God, the sweet winds of the universe.” Please pray for our young people becoming Confirmed Catholics this Thursday; some of their own families need them to witness right at home – which can be hard if you’ve never seen your parents pray or go to Church. These kids will be equipped for witness at home and the world through the gift of the Spirit and the company of the saints, just like us (p.s. Happy Halloween & All Saints) PRAYER: Dear Lord, the Scriptures say, Hope does not disappoint because you have poured out your love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom you have given to us. Give anew the Holy Spirit to our confirmandi and to our whole parish, that we might bring the light and love of Jesus again to our homes and to our neighbors –thus becoming the living invitations they need to find you. Amen. St. Martha – pray for us. 3 St. Martha Church - 522 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Organizations ANNULMENT MINISTRY: please contact the office to learn more. 732-295-3630. BEREAVEMENT GROUP: meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 10:00 am. Please call the office to sign up. 732-295-3630 INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP 1st Monday (11:00 am) Contact Annette Richards 732-674-6935. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meets 2nd Tuesday of the month. MOM’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, (9:30 am -11:00 am) downstairs. Information: Sue Byington (732-8992904); or Paddy Morris (732-295-1103). PARISH BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm. Studying Israel’s story using Liturgical Press Commentary & Little Rock Scripture Study Guide. Info: Michael Tuohy, 908-902-1725. PRECANA CONFERENCE AT ST. MARTHA CHURCH For info call AnnMarie Gimblett, 732-206-0053. R.C.I.A. A process of prayer, study and spiritual formation prepares adults for entrance into community with the Church. Any adult interested in learning about our Catholic faith is invited to call the Parish office. meets November 11 RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE (Tuesday) in the Conference Room. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY meets 1st Monday at noon. For information call Sharon Hettenbach, 732892-6490 ROSARY MAKERS meets every other Friday at 10:00 am. Call Sharon Hettenbach, 732-8926490. SENIOR BEEHIVE MINISTRY meets Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am-3:00 pm; Monday 10:00 am12:00 noon for Line Dancing. Info: Marge 732899-6140 or John 732-674-6934. SEPARATED AND DIVORCED meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (7:30 pm – 9:00 pm). No meetings in November. Dec 9 is last meeting for 2014. Contact Arlene, 732-714-1747. ST. MARTHA’S LEARNING CENTER for God’s special needs children. Stephanie: 732-279-6406 WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Thursdays, at 9:00 am. We are using Scott Hahn’s study “He Must Reign,” the Kingdom of God in Scripture. Call Janet, 732-836-0303 to reserve material. WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Any woman needing support for problems arising from cancer call Joan Perucich 732-295-9526 or Ema Aiello 732-714-2282, to arrange a meeting. Inspired by Gospel values, this lay organization leads all to join to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are in need and suffering. 732-295-3630 x33 “BIRTH OF JESUS” PLAY BY FR. SPINO The cast has been practicing. They are very excited and hope all parishioners come out to see this wonderful play! December 19, 20, 21 at 7:00 pm December 20 matinee at 1:00 pm SEPARATED AND DIVORCED No meetings in November. Dec. 9 is last meeting for 2014. Contact Arlene, 732-714-1747. Music Notes from Lou’s Desk 732-295-3630 3630 Extt 36 Prayer and Music: The primary purpose of the choir is to assist in leading the faithful in sung prayer. Our goal is to embellish what the congregation sings with harmony and/or descants. This is why we are always asking everyone to participate and sing out. We need all the faithful to become one with the celebration in the same manner that we pray the spoken prayer in unison. Just think what the Mass would be if the priest said “The Lord Be With You” and no one responded “And With Your Spirit” it leaves our prayer incomplete. When we hesitate to respond to sung prayer it leaves the beautiful stories told in the hymns we sing incomplete. It also leaves our choirs incomplete. Believe it or not the Faithful are also part of the choir. When everyone sings the choir harmonizes with you and we become one huge choir lifting our voices to embellish the celebration of Holy Mass. There is no need to have a good singing voice just to make a JOYFUL sound unto God. They who sing pray twice! (Saint Augustine) 4 St. Martha Church - 522 KIDS BOX Religious Education Information R V F E M G H L Z A J C 732-295-3630 x 50 The Religious Education Office is located within the main office complex. O I L L O A L A N J O H “It is part of your vocation to shout the Gospel from the roof-tops, not by your words, but by your life.” Blessed Charles de Foucauld Update: Religious education at St. Martha’s is off to a great start! Our 60 catechists plus classroom aides and adult safety volunteers have made everything run smoothly, and Mr. Lou has enhanced our lessons with music that helps us pray and lifts our spirits! Many thanks to everyone. First Penance Parent Meeting: For parents of children making their First Penance in January, 2015. Please attend ONE of the meetings on Wednesday, November 5th: 12 noon or 7:30 pm. Grade 7: Parents and students are asked to come to the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, November 8, with a meeting following immediately after Mass in the All-Purpose Room. First Session for 7th grade: Nov 13. Grade 8: Next Session for 8th grade: Nov 20, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Please pray for our Confirmation candidates as they continue to prepare in these last few days before they are confirmed on October 30. Come Holy Spirit! B K O D E A R D P N N E H I V N H S I T F P H A G N E S Z I R I H T Y R I G Y O U R R U I A S T E S J D N M R W O A O A N I N L A Y O U M Y U L T I X T S A I N T B L L M H I N E E W O L L A H H O E W C M N G D F B O N D R O L P T R L G K K Words to Find: “you shall love the lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind… you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Vikings, Saint Martha, Happy Halloween, Confirmation TRIBUTE TO THE MAN IN BLACK – JOHNNY CASH ACTIVITIES AT THE UPPER ROOM SPIRITUAL CENTER Centering Prayer Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Fee: $35-45 (Light lunch and materials included) Knitting and Prayer Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Free will offering Recovery, Substance Abuse Treatment and It’s Spiritual Connection Thursday, Nov. 20 from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Fee: $25-40 (sliding scale) For information or to register visit http://www.theupper-room.org The St Vincent de Paul Conference of St Martha and St Peter cordially invite you to join us for a fun-filled evening of music, singing and optional dancing presented by Michael Patrick’s Ring of Fire Band. The evening will include snacks, soft drinks (BYOB) and wonderful desserts and coffee. All ticket contributions will support the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which helps our needy neighbors in the Point Pleasant area. Join us for a fun night on Friday, November 14th at 7:00 pm in St. Martha’s All Purpose Room. The cost is $20. Tickets are available by calling the St. Vincent de Paul hotline at 732-295-3630 ext. 33. 5 St. Martha Church - 522 K OF C THANKSGIVING MEAL PACKAGES The Knights of Columbus will prepare and package a complete Thanksgiving meal for individuals or families free of charge. Please call or stop by the Parish office with the following information: Name and telephone number Address Preference: delivery or pick-up Number of meals required Selection of Ham or Turkey Pick-up and delivery will be on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. RETREATS Stella Maris Retreat Center, Long Branch “On Carrying Sunday into Monday: How to Build a Functioning Workplace Spirituality” Nov. 5th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Free Will Offering For more information or to register, call 732-2290602 or visit www.stellamarisretreatcenter.com Maris Stella Retreat Center, Harvey Cedars – Advent Retreat Day – “Why Did Jesus Come? An Introduction to Franciscan Incarnational Theology and Why It Matters!” Dec. 13th, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm, $50 includes lunch For more information or to register, call Sr. Pat Dotzauer at 609-494-2917 or email pdotzauer@comcast.net Broadway Retreat, Sacred Heart Parish Hall Enjoy a Broadway performance of faith-inspired songs, personal testimony and faith-sharing with Broadway performer Kathy Deitch. Thursday, November 6th from 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Admission is $10 per person. For additional information contact Dawn Rusinko atDawnRusinko@yahoo.com or the Parish office at 732-899-1398. BULLETIN SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Submit typed articles to the Parish Office or email to adminstmartha@comcast.net no later than the Friday nine days before the Bulletin's date of publication. Include one contact name with e-mail address and phone number. Articles may be edited, rewritten or combined with related articles. Youth Ministry with Bob Morris All High School Youth Are Welcome!! 732-295-3630 ext. 31 “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your spirit and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth.” The rehearsals have been successfully completed and this Thursday, Bishop O’Connell will be visiting St. Martha’s to confer the sacrament of Confirmation on 102 of our youth. Please pray the above prayer to the Holy Spirit for our confirmandi. Plans are in the works for this year’s high school youth programs. The first general meeting will be held in the next few weeks. Stay tuned to this space for updates. SHARING OUR TREASURE Weekly Offerings Religious Education # of Families Using Envelopes $14,686.82 $ 600.00 528 “Give and gifts will be given to you … For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL – STATUS Our parish goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal, formerly known as the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, has remained the same as past years at $83,000. As of October 7, 2014 we have received pledges of $67,000 from 397 parishioners. We are currently at 81% of our goal. If we reach 100% of our goal, our parish will get 15% back to help us. That is $12,450. Imagine how that could help our parish. Thank you to the 397 families who have helped us so far. If you wish to make a donation, log onto http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappe al/ and make a donation on line, by phone, or by mail, or you can drop off your donation at the parish office. 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