Pentecost Sunday - Church of the Assumption

ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
113 CHIEGO PLACE
ROSELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY 07204
To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship;
to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will,
THIS CHURCH OPENS WIDE ITS DOORS IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS!
Pentecost Sunday
May 15, 2016
SERVED BY:
EUCHARIST:
Fr. James F. Spera, Pastor
Michael Casa, Elizabeth Santora, Trustees
Ruth Anne Munroe, Director of Religious Education
Donna Schmatz, Organist and Music Coordinator
Virginia Jediny, Parish Secretary
Karen Colucci, Religious Education Secretary
Saturday Evenings: 5:30 pm
Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am
Holy Days of Obligation:
8:00 am and 7:30 pm
Novenas:
New members of the Parish are welcome and invited to
REGISTER by calling the Rectory Office. Please notify the
Office when moving away from the Parish. Sponsor
certificates for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
will be signed and sealed for Registered parishioners only.
Confession:
St. Jude after the Saturday 8:00 am Mass
St. Anthony, prayers with Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament, Tues., 7:30 pm, September thru June
Saturday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Weekdays (Monday-Saturday) at 7:30 am before the
8:00 am Mass, or anytime by appointment
PARISH OFFICE
(908) 245-1107
EMAIL
assumptionrp@yahoo.com
Assumption School of Religion Office
(908) 245-6572
FAX
(908) 245-2789
WEB PAGE
www.assumptionrp.com
EMAIL
assumptionschool113@gmail.com
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Pentecost
Sunday
May 15, 2016
SATURDAY, May 14: St. Matthias
8:00 AM
Mother’s Day Novena
5:30 PM
[I]n one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.
— 1 Corinthians 12:13a
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS - May
5:30 PM + May 5, 7:30 p.m. - Helen & Michael Casa,
Angela Gravina, Rita Kushner, John Mattingly
8:00 AM - John Ballantyne, Catherine Cerilles, Emily & Jack
Kaulfers, Elaine McTague, Barbara Sokol
10:30 AM - Kim & Juan Allende, Louise DePaola, Marlene
Polyak, Sandra Lori Stark
12 Noon - Celeste Michielli, Barbara Goss, Annette Venturo
LECTORS
May 14/15, 2016
5:30 PM Leona Seufert
8:00 AM Tom DiMaio
10:30 AM Kevin Cancino
12 Noon Celeste Michielli
May 21/22, 2016
Michael Casa
Debbie Kachnowski
Matthew Leingang
Bob Milici
SUNDAY, May 15: PENTECOST SUNDAY
8:00 AM
Julia & Thomas Koza
(From: Family)
10:30 AM
May 21/22, 2016
Gavin Pinto
Angelina Harris
Sebastian Saavedra
Raciely Rodriquez TR
Samuel Mendoza
Prayer List: (In alphabetical order) To have someone
placed on or removed from the sick list please call the
Rectory. We invite you to clip out this section each Sunday.
Perhaps you could put it near a prayer book, in your Bible,
or in your pocket or purse. It is a good thing when we pray
with and for one another. Thank you and God bless you!
Irene Alkiewicz, Rajuir Amim, A.M.J., Frank Armstrong,
Richard Barz, Nina Bonstad, Ronnie Bornstad, Florence
Carosella, Nancy Commerato, Arlene DeJura, Nicholas
DeLaurentis, Catherine DeRoxtra, Janet Downey, Mark
Eichert, Robert Fedak, Edward Frank, Jr., Linda Geiger,
Jackie Giacalone, The Ingman Family, Elizabeth Knych, Paul
Kowalczuk, John Lapola, Baby Logan, Paula Masin, Theresa
Massaro, Mary Newbould, Rose Norrish, Louis Noto, Ann
Marie O’Dell, Dawn Paradowski, Beverly Parish, Margaret
Pinkney, Gracy Pinto, Irma Reggio, Eva Roth, Norma Russo,
Frank Schefter, Maureen Shaw, Frank Sillito, Antonio Spano,
Gabrielle D. Spano, Bonnie Spera-Greer, Mary Stetsko, John
Tarmas, Thomas Vetter, Judy Winter, Irene Yurcisin,
Leonard Zinna
Edward Frank, Sr.
(From: Wife, Ann)
12:00 Noon
Armand Cistaro
(From: Wife, Jean)
MONDAY, May 16: Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM
For the Parishioners
TUESDAY, May 17
8:00 AM
Rose Smyth
(From: Beigid Bergin & Family)
7:30 PM
St. Anthony Novena & Benediction
WEDNESDAY, May 18: St. John I
8:00 AM
Vincenza Papa
(From: Family)
ALTAR SERVERS
May 14/15, 2016
5:30 PM Joe Schmatz
8:00 AM Loretta Raczynski
10:30 AM Alyssa Reyes
Aubrey Reyes
12 Noon Hanna Lee
Monica & Stanley Grego
(From: Daughter & Family)
THURSDAY, May 19
8:00 AM
Ronald Hutnick
(From: John & Joan Trapp)
FRIDAY, May 20: St. Bernardine of Siena
8:00 AM
John Antonucci
(Love, Mom)
SATURDAY, May 21: St. Christopher Magallanes
and Companions; Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 AM
Nandor Landis
(From: Wife, Janet)
5:30 PM
Gertrude Hughes Happy
Anniversary
(Love, Husband George)
SUNDAY, May 22: The Most Holy Trinity
8:00 AM
Elizabeth & Ralph Oliveri
(From: Son, Ralph)
10:30 AM
Pauline & Boleslaw Zawacki
(From: Son, Billy & Wife)
12:00 Noon
Phillip & Lucy Hallen
(From: Vincent & Ann Marie Bonassisa)
If the intention for the Sunday Mass has been reserved by
you or your family, please notify an usher so that you may
present the gifts at the Offertory of the Mass.
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Church of the Assumption
While Jesus’ Ascension was the culmination of the
redemptive narrative He initiated on Good Friday, our spiritual
journeys with God were just beginning. As we celebrate
Pentecost, one of the most ancient feasts of the Church and the
beginning of the New Covenant between God and His people,
we celebrate not only the birth and foundation of the Church,
but more importantly, we recognize the fulfillment of Jesus’
promise to send us the Holy Spirit as our Great Counselor,
Guide, and Presence of God within us.
When we accept God’s generous grace, the Holy Spirit
descends and begins to dwell within us. When this divine
interaction takes place, we receive what have become known
as the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. These beautiful and
powerful gifts, which are described in Isaiah 11:2-3, are
wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety,
and fear of the Lord. On this Pentecost Sunday, let us reflect
on these precious gifts and how we can further apply them in
our lives and walks with Christ. And the spirit of the Lord
shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom, and of understanding,
the spirit of counsel, and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge,
and of godliness. And he shall be filled with the spirit of the
fear of the Lord.” (Isaiah 11:2-3)
Wisdom is the perfection of faith. Wisdom is the gift of
seeing from God’s top-down, eternal perspective. The world
around us, and all of its temporary pleasures begin to lose their
appeal and we value that which God values more than what our
flesh would argue is of the upmost importance. Wisdom does
not reject or renounce the world, but instead guides us in how
to shine Christ’s light into the dark world. Wisdom gives us the
vision to see how to effectively love the world around us for
the purpose of His kingdom come.
Understanding is the gift from the Holy Spirit which gives
us further insight into revealed truth. Similar to wisdom, it
moves us past the faith that trusts in God’s revelations, but
gives us a divine certainty of them. As we gain understanding,
we are also provided insight as to how to apply these new
truths to our lives and to shift our lives toward a deeper focus
on God and our relationship to Him.
Counsel gives us the ability to judge how we should
respond to particular situations or circumstances. Counsel is
the perfection of the cardinal virtue of prudence that is only
reached through the sanctifying grace of God. Counsel stands
on the shoulders of wisdom and understanding in that it takes
wisdom’s perspective and understandings ability to see to the
heart of an issue and enlightens us as to how to respond to
situations on a deep, core level of our being.
Fortitude, one of cardinal virtues, is also a gift of the Holy
Spirit. Fortitude is often related to courage, but many of us
today misunderstand the true meaning of what being
courageous entails. While it may be considered courageous in
today’s society to rush heedless into battle, fortitude is always
thoughtful and well-reasoned. The person who exemplifies
fortitude is willing to face danger, but does not seek it out for
the thrill or for the sake of being brave. Instead, fortitude is the
God-led balance between fight and flight.
Knowledge is the fifth gift of the Holy Spirit, and provides
us insight into God’s purpose for our lives. Knowledge allows
us to see through our difficult and trying seasons of life to see
God working through our lives. Knowledge gives us a sense of
God’s presence so that we can recognize Him, and also allows
us to recognize where the enemy may be trying to lead us
astray. Through knowledge, we can avoid the pitfalls the devil
places in our lives and move towards God’s will for us.
Piety is the desire to do that which is pleasing to God.
Before the Holy Spirit’s indwelling in us, our flesh would lead
us to fulfill its own purposes for our own pleasures. The Holy
Spirit’s gift of piety takes those desires and rewires them for
bringing joy to God. Often piety is the most visceral and
intrinsic of the seven gifts, as it impacts us at a subconscious
level. Through the Holy Spirit, we begin to inherently desire to
do the will of God and to please Him through our service and
love of others.
Fear of the Lord is the final of the seven gifts of the Holy
Spirit. In today’s culture, fear is seen as a negative emotion,
while really it refers to a healthy respect. The Holy Spirit gifts
us with the respect for God as the omnipotent, holy, sovereign
God that He is, and grants us the hope of grace necessary to
live a life that pleases Him. While it is the last of the seven
gifts, this sense of respect for God is often the foundation for
our relationship with Him and our lifelong spiritual journey
with Him, as it leads us to desire to honor and please Him with
our entire lives.
As we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the
foundation of the Church, let us also reflect on the seven gifts
of the Holy Spirit and how we can further incorporate them
into our daily lives and our walks with Christ.
Fr. Jim
Congratulations to our own Deacon Candidate Dave Farrell on
having completed the requirements for the Master of Arts in
Theology and a Certificate in Diaconal Studies at the
Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University.
The Commencement Ceremony was held this past week at the
Cathedral-Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Dave is
another step closer to Ordination as Deacon, which will be held
on June 4, 2016 at the Cathedral. Please note the
announcement framed at the doors of the Church.
Please pray for the repose of the
souls of the recently deceased:
+Reverend Eugene J. Hazewski
+Reverend Monsignor Carl D. Hinrichsen
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord!
WEEKLY COLLECTION
Weekly Collection for May 7/8
$6,264
Ascension
$1,618
Total Contribution
$7,882
Thank you for your generosity!
FLAG SALE
The Catholic War Veterans Post 866 will be selling 12’x18”
United States Stick Flags after each mass on 21,22,28, and
29 May. Cost $2.00 each.
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Feast of St. Anthony
We gather as a Parish community to prepare for our 16th
Annual Feast of St. Anthony. This year’s Feast will take
place Thurs. 6/9/16 - Sun. 6/12/16.
Entertainment
Thurs., 6/9 - 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Fri., 6/10 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Sat., 6/11 - 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Sun., 6/12 -
2 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
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Magic 98.3 FM Radio
Nikki Briar & The Sweetbriar Band
Leona Suefert, Poetry Reading
The Baron-Montemurro Duo
NJ 101.5 Big Yellow Prize Van
The Jersey Four, Frankie Vallie &
Four Seasons Tribute
Union’s United Tae Kwon Do Acad.
Metropolitan Feast Band
Susie Karlik’s Dance Sensation
Planet Dance
Dave DeLuca, Rat Pack Flashback
Discounted Pre-Sale Ride Tickets
We welcome back Blue Sky Amusements! Discounted pre-sale ride tickets
available for purchase after all masses. $20/sheet of 30 tickets. This is a
savings of 55%!!! Be sure to stock up now as this offer will not be available at
the Feast! Unlimited ride wristband nights on Thurs. 6/9 & Sun. 6/12.
Volunteer Sign-Ups
Online volunteer sign-ups are now live on Volunteer Hub: http://
www.signupgenius.com
These include games, ride ticket sales, volunteer center, St. Anthony devotions
indoor & outdoor, Nightly and Super 50/50 and operations. Please be sure to
register early to get your preferred event, date, and time. THANK YOU in
advance for donating your time to help during the Feast.
Business Sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous
support.
Aldene Cleaners
American Advanced Security
Arnold’s Pest Control
ATA Park Karate
Bagels & Beans
Buy Wise Auto Parts
Chapman Bros. Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Cicchetti & Kossari Family Dentistry
Cicariello Bros. Disposal Service
Climax Brewing Co.
Colline Brothers Master Locksmiths
Costa's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Design 2 Build Architecture & Construction
Donato's Florist
Dowling’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Exquisite Hair Design
FDR Hitches
Frenchy’s Bar & Grill
Garwood NAPA Auto Parts
Giordano Works
Carl Hokanson, Mayor Borough of Roselle Park
Hallmark Realtors, Jerry Vitale
Hammer Manufacturing
Iorio Deli
Jo-Nik Carpets
KMSighns Printing & Graphics
Knights of Columbus Council #3240
La Campagnola
La Catena
Lefano Landscaping
Multi Chevrolet
Nature’s Own Lawn Care
Paragon Ballroom
Park Appliance
Park Glass Co.
Planet Dance
PRO Forma AYR Printing & Graphics
Roselle Park Dental
Roselle Park Education Association
Roselle Park First Aid Squad
Roselle Park HS Band Parents
Roselle Park Youth Baseball & Softball League
Shop Rite - Village Supermarkets
Spano & Sons Landscaping
Spencer Savings Bank
Susie Karlik’s Dance Sensation
The Sunrise Diner
The Vintage Italian Restaurant
Family Sponsors
Thank you to all of our family sponsors for their support - “A
Parish Family of Families.”
The Ballantyne Family
The Bialas Family
The Bundy Family
The Cruz-Geronimo Family
The Curio Family
The Delano Family
The DiNardo Family
The Froelich Family
The Gamba Family
The Gergich / Hagman Family
The Keller Family
The Panzarino Family
The Paskewich Family
The Portalatin Family
The Van Loan Family
Rosemarie Adams & Family
Dennis & Nury Tanner
Ed Beissel
Jim Vigliotti & Family
Diane & Dennis Boyle
Bob & Betty Wojcik & Family
Michael & Helen Casa
Steve & Dorothy Wyrwa
Connie Colucci
Marie Zarello
Frank & Karen Colucci
Suzanne Covine
Joan Curty
Mario & Maria Da Silva
Barbara Jean Delnero
Tom & Allene DiMaio
Ralph & Carmelita Faller
David & Linda Farrell
Scott & Jillian Forrest
Paul & June Giameo
Jimmy & Barbara Goss
Robert & Mary Anne Greco
Rich & Sue Guiercio
Steven Giameo & Family
Janaina Hernandez
Debbie & Joe Kachnowski
Jack & Emily Kaulfers
Michael & Susanne Keicher
Rich & Joan Kratson
Joseph & Leslie Lafferty
Jennifer & Roger Love
Anthony Nardiello & Bernadette Theime
Susan Nerbak
Ralph E. Oliveri
Anita & Lewis Onofri
Peter & Susan Picarelli
Camille & Richard Powers & Family
Fred Robinson & Linda Mallozzi
Betty & Tony Santora
Mickey & Arline Signorella
Pauline Spera & Family
Brad & Annemarie Stanko
Mary & Jim Stewart
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FROM THE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Religious Education Contact Information:
908-245-6572
assumptionschool113@gmail.com
Thank You!!!!
In appreciation to all the Catechists and Support Staff for their
dedication and service ministering to the children of our parish in
the Religious Education Program, I am grateful for their time and
talent:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 1
Barbara Sokol
Ailene Connors
Emily Kaulfers
Mary Swirz
Juliann Ford
Stephanie Leonardis
Rosemarie Longo Alberta Stewart
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Jennifer Makhoul Cindy Readlinger Joe Downey
Rose Sekac
Elizabeth Valdes Lisa Lance
Grade 7
Grade 8
Children’s Liturgy
Diane Burgos
Carmela Mannino Barbara Jean Delnero
Ricky Burgos
Celeste Michielli Linda Greer
Kathy Swirz
Sandra Stark
Ailene Connors
Sacrament Preparation
Initiatory Catechesis
Melissa Conroy
For older Students
Barbara Sokol
RCIA for Teens
Linda Greer
Debbie Kachnowski
Weekly Office Assistants
Office Staff
Rafaelina Monroe
Karen Colucci
Lorena Salamanca
Larissa Steuber
Weekly Classroom Aides
Weekly Substitutes
Nichole LaTorre
Carol Brandyberry
Kathleen Paiva
Jessica Cordero
Lynda Penk
Greg Demeter
Michelle Poulos
Donna Mulvihill
Micheel Ruiz
Sandra Stark
John Ruiz
Leslie Vaccarino
Denise Tabuena
Nadia Vaquedano
Amy Wilson
Knight’s Corner (Council #3240)
The Knights of Columbus (Council #3240) of the Church
of the Assumption would like to invite any interested
Parish men, that wish to learn more about the Knights of
Columbus to fill out one of the cards located in the front
of the Church and place it in the collection basket.
The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus is currently conducting a membership drive.
Please be sure to “like” our Facebook page: Knights of Columbus - Msgr. Loreti Council #3240
Church of the Assumption Joyfully Announces
The Ordination of
David J. Farrell
To the Order of Deacon
Saturday, June 4 - 12 Noon
The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ
(There are no reserved seats or reserved parking)
Everyone must be seated by 11:30 am
SPECIAL DONATIONS
To make a Special Donation for Hosts, Wine, Candles, Sanctuary
Candles or Tabernacle Flowers, please use the Special Donation
Envelopes found at the doors of the Church.
Special Intention For A.M.J.
Requested by Theresa & Joe Cicalese
Donation of Candles
In Loving Memory of Phil & Gary Italiano
Requested by Love, Helen & Family
Donation of Wine, Hosts, Candles, Sanctuary Candle, Tabernacle
Flowers
In Loving Memory of Mildred Sabo - Happy 100th Birthday in
Heaven Mom
Requested by Her Family
Donation of Tabernacle Flowers
In Loving Memory of Marciana & Vergie Ramos
Requested by Emeline Saldana
Donation of Sanctuary Candle
May 16 - 7:30 p.m. - Women of Assumption Ministries
Lower Chiego Center
Fr. Jim on Domestic Church Media
Listen to Fr. Jim’s interview with Domestic Church Media
on Fri. 6/3 at 4:15pm on WFJS 1260AM & 89.3FM and
WGYM 1580AM. Fr. Jim will be speaking about St.
Anthony, the Parish hosting the St. Anthony Relic from
Padua, Italy (6/10) and our 16th Annual Feast of St.
Anthony (6/9-6/12).