Holy Spirit Church

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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DECEMBER 20, 2015
Holy Spirit Church
Mr. John Cohrs
School Principal
Ms. Catherine Drake
Director of Religious Education and RCIA
Mr. Philip Matrale
Youth Minister
Mr. John Ondrey, The Spirit Singers
The Ministry of Music
Mr. James Sondey
Parish Pastoral Council Coordinator
Mrs. Patricia Wiggins
Mr. David Schardien
Trustees
Rev. Armand Mantia
Pastor
Msgr. Vincent J. Doyle
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Paul Importico
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Bill Morris
Weekend Assistant
Deacon Joseph J. Carlo
Pastoral Ministry
Union
971 Suburban Road
Masses
Saturday: 8:30am 5:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon
(July 1st to Labor Day: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00 Noon)
Weekdays: Monday thru Friday: 7:30am and 8:30am
Holy Days: Will be announced in Bulletin and
from Pulpit.
The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is normally celebrated on the
second Sunday of each month. A Parent Preparation Program is required for first time parents. New parents
should register for the Baptism as soon as possible after
the child’s birth by contacting the Parish Office.
Reconciliation
Saturday 11:30-12 Noon and 4:30 to 5:00pm.
Parish Office - 687-3327
Fax - 687-1312
New Jersey 07083
Matrimony
According to the policy of the Archdiocese of Newark
arrangements for weddings should be made at least one
year in advance. Please contact the priest whom you wish
to officiate at your wedding, by calling the Parish Office.
Novena
In honor of Our Lady and St. Jude - Monday Mornings –
(September—June) immediately following 8:30 Mass
Parish Membership
Our parish family invites all of its members to participate
fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving
into the parish is requested to register at the Parish Office.
If you move to another parish, or change your address,
please notify the Parish Office. Certificates of Eligibility
(Godparent/Sponsor certificate) will only be given to registered parishioners.
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School - 687-8415
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Religious Education Office - 964-7533
E-Mail - holyspiritchurch@comcast.net
Web Site - www.holyspiritunion.org
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Holy Spirit Church
Union, NJ
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
DECEMBER 20, 2015
A message from our Pastor:
Dear Parishioners,
On behalf of the entire staff here at Holy Spirit,
please accept my best wishes for a very Merry
Christmas. It is our sincere prayer that the coming
this week of the Christ child fills your hearts and
homes with abundant blessings of love and peace.
In the chaos of the upcoming few days, please
try to take a few moments to step back from it all
and let Jesus touch your soul with the full meaning
of this wonderful mystery about to unfold before
us; God becoming one like us so that we could
become more like Him!
O Lord of hosts, look down from heaven and see; take
care of this vine, and protect what your right hand
has planted.
80:15-16
Sunday Collection: $10,077.00
Donations for the Week
Poor:
$35.00
Helping Hands:
$16.00
Leo Krahel
Alice Deckert
Maxwell Alexander
James Masucci
Louise Lawrence
Lilly Morrissey
Mary Lynn
Muriel Reiss
Sandy Wills
Little Mackenzie
Kathleen Meade
Memorials
The bread, wine and sanctuary lamp are in
memory of Donald Faughnan requested by
Family
Is there anything more heart melting than the
fact of a very young child upon seeing his first
Christmas tree? It is that same sense of awe,
wonder, and joy that should fill the presence of our
Lord in the world. Approach these days with that
same child-like spirit. Allow yourself to be
enveloped by His love and truly Christmas will be
a day to celebrate, not just endure.
On a practical note, the schedule for Masses on
Christmas Eve and Day is printed in this bulletin.
Please take two keep one for yourselves and give
one to someone who would benefit from it.
Finally, may I beg you, at this giving time of
year, to please consider making a truly sacrificial
offering to your church in the upcoming Christmas
Collection. We are all well aware of how
expensive life has gotten, yet so many people are
making the same weekly offering that they have
been giving for years. Your church also has
expenses to meet, so please, do something extra
special for your parish this year. God will bless
you always for it.
Fr. Armand
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Holy Spirit School
Where All God’s Children Come Together
www.holyspiritunion.org
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL
WISHES EVERYONE A
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
AND A
HAPPY AND BLESSED
NEW YEAR!!!
DECEMBER 20, 2015
CYO/Youth Ministry News
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Spreading Christmas Joy! Our members have
been extremely busy spreading the Joy of Christmas. Last week our members ran a Christmas
Party for the disabled children of the ARC and collected toys for both the Santa in Blue project as
well as for Toys for Tots. The generosity of our
members and their families was overwhelming.
This week we are serving a Christmas Dinner at
the Quadriplegic Center as well as a Christmas
Party at the Nursing Home. Over 200 members
were involved in these projects. God Bless them
all!
NATIVITY PAGEANT
Once again we will be having our traditional children’s Nativity Pageant on
Christmas Eve. It will take
place at 5:15 pm sharp,
immediately preceding the
5:30 Mass. All children in
grades 1 through 6 are
invited to participate.
In-person sign ups will be held TODAY December 20th immediately following the 12:00 Mass.
You may also sign up on-line by sending your
childs name, grade and contact information to:
liuzzo9@aol.com at any time prior to 5pm.
Rehearsal will be on December 22nd at 4:00pm.
If you have any questions, please call Joann Liuzzo
at (908) 688-5252
Any adult or teen who wishes to assist is also asked
to contact Joann. Thank You.
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DECEMBER 20, 2015
PARISH ACTIVITIES
SATURDAY
8:30
December 19th
Mary Nelson req. by George and
Eleanor Kovach
5:30
Hugh Gleason req. by Megan and
Family
SUNDAY
December 20th
7:30
Mary Cahalan req. by Joanne and
Kurt Landeck
9:00
The Cavo Family req. by Family
10:30
Rev. Msgr. Joseph Petrillo req. by
Marianne and Donna Monaco
12:00
The Canarelli Family req. by Family
MONDAY
December 21st
7:30
Arthur Attianese req. by Mary Anne
Gwinnell
8:30
Douglas Krueger req. by the Chua
Family
TUESDAY
December 22nd
7:30
Rosina DiPaola req. by Husband
and Children
8:30
Mary and Steve Emmerth req. by
Alberta and Bill
WEDNESDAY December 23rd
7:30
Rosario Martinez req. by Family
8:30
Donald Faughnan req. by Family
THURSDAY December 24th
8:30
Carl Stampfl req. by Fran
Donnelly and Family
5:30
10:00
FRIDAY
7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
SATURDAY
8:30
5:30
SUNDAY
7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
Christmas Eve
The People of the Parish
The People of the Parish
December 25th Christmas Day
The People of the Parish
The People of the Parish
The People of the Parish
The People of the Parish
December 26th
Anthony Majeski req. by Ed and
Joan Garthwaite
Carmen DeSarno req. by Family
December 27th
Martin and Cecilia Maher req. by
Daughter
Theresa Garthwaite req. by Ed and
Joan
Joseph Mate, Katherine and
Michael Gunther req. by Family
Douglas Michael Krueger req. by
Family
SUNDAY
AA Spirit of Recovery - Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
MONDAY
Confession 7:00-7:30 pm Church
TUESDAY
Simbang Gabi Filipino Celebration
8:00 Church
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY Christmas Eve
FRIDAY
Christmas Day
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Holy Family
AA Spirit of Recovery-Drexler
Hall 7:15 pm
Oplatek: Many parishioners of Holy Spirit are
of Polish ancestry and keep the tradition of
sharing the “oplatek”, the most ancient and
beloved of all Polish traditions. Oplatek is a thin
wafer made of flour and water, similar in taste to
the hosts that are used for communion during
Mass. The Christmas wafer is shared before
Wigilia, the Christmas Eve supper. The head of
the household usually starts by breaking the
wafer with his wife and then continues to share it
with everyone at the Wigilia table. Wishes for
peace and prosperity are exchanged.
If you are interested in purchasing oplatek for
your family this Christmas Eve, please notify
he Parish Office at 908-687-3327. There may
still be some left for purchase. The Cost is
$5.00 per pack
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is “a gradual process that takes place
within the community of the faithful.” The length
of time of the process varies according to individual need, experience, readiness and commitment. If you, or someone you know is interested
in more information, please call Cathy Drake at
the Office of Religious Education at (908) 9647533.
~~~also~~~
If you are not a Catholic, but attracted to the
Catholic Church, or a Catholic needing to complete your Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist or
Confirmation), this is a time set aside for asking
questions and exploring God’s call in an informal
setting. There are no commitments or obligations required, only questions answered and information shared. Again, call Cathy Drake at
(908) 964-7533.
NATIVITY PAGEANT:
All parishioners are invited to attend the Nativity
Pageant on Christmas Eve. Children of the Parish
will re-enact that Gospel story. The Spirit Singers
will begin at 5 o’clock and the Pageant will begin
at 5:15. Mass will begin at 5:30. As a courtesy to
all involved, we request that all parishioners be in
their seats by 5 o’clock.
DECEMBER 20, 2015
The Holy Year of Mercy
During this Holy Year of Mercy, the designated pilgrimage
churches for the Archdiocese of
Newark are:
The Cathedral Basilica of the
Sacred Heart,
Newark
St. Francis Xavier Church, Newark
St. Theresa’s Church, Linden
Divine Mercy Church (St. Mary), Rahway
Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge
Sacred Heart Church, Wallington
Our Lady of Mercy Church, Jersey City
Pilgrims entering through the Holy Doors of these
churches may receive the Plenary Indulgence provided all the usual requirements are also satisfied.
(Confession, Prayer for the Holy Father’s
intentions, sincere contrition)
Please contact the appropriate church directly for
hours and directions.
2016 Holy Spirit Blood Drive
This will be held in the Parish Hall on January
10, 2016 from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
Please reserve the date and consider making a
blood donation. Volunteers are needed to assist
with the program. If you volunteered in the
past your help would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Dan Petrucelli @ 908-354-7842 or
cell # 908-370-6678 or Al Arnold @ 908-9641365 or cell # 908-337-5773.
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DECEMBER 20, 2015
Bambino Blessing!
This was such a success last year, we are going to repeat it again this year!
Today, everyone is invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their own home Nativity Set to be
blessed after all of the Masses. This is a wonderful way to make final preparations in your
homes for our Lord’s Birthday, as well as to teach your children that the Nativity Set is not
just another toy.
All Baby Jesus statues are welcome, the blessing will take place just prior to the final hymn
at Mass.
Christmas 2015 Schedule
The final time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession): Monday, December 21, 7:00-7:30 pm
There will be no confessions on December 24th.
Christmas Eve Masses
5:30pm preceded by carols beginning 5:00 and the Nativity Pageant at 5:15 pm
10:00pm preceded by carols beginning at 9:30pm
Christmas Day
Masses will be celebrated according the to usual Sunday schedule: 7:30, 9:00 10:30am., 12:00 Noon.
January 1, The Feast of Mary, the Mother of God, New Year’s Day
December 31: 5:30 pm
January 1: 8:30 am and 12:00 Noon
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