St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Serving the Community for 128 Years November 9, 2014—Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 251 Franklin St., Hightstown, NJ 08520 Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of Rome. This is not St. Peter's, but it is the Pope's cathedral. Also called the Church of Holy Savior or the Church of St. John Baptist, it was the baptism church of ancient Rome. It was built in the time of Constantine and was consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324. This feast became a universal celebration in honor of the basilica called "the mother and mistress of all churches of Rome and the world" as a sign of love for and union with the See of Peter. catholicculture.org 2 MONDAY 9:00 am 7:30 pm TUESDAY 6:45 am 9:00 am WEDNESDAY 6:45 am 9:00 am THURSDAY 6:45 am 9:00 am FRIDAY 9:00 am SATURDAY 4:30 pm SUNDAY 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 noon 4:00 pm November 10 Leoncio Chua Mass in Spanish November 11 Communion Service Jean Scarpa November 12 Sister Anne Fulwiler Jean Scarpa November 13 Communion Service Dorothy Haas November 14 Eugenia Giraldi November 15 John Michael Ritter November 16 Tito Cascieri Jr. Margaret Ahel Caroline Mandarano For all Living & Deceased Parish Members Carmen & John Serrao November Pilgrim Cross Schedule: Sunday 9:00am Mass Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell, Pastor, ext. 18 Office Phone: 609-448-0141 ■ Fax: 609-448-8878 Assisting Priests and Deacons who are not assigned to our Parish, but who come here to help us: Msgr. Hugh Ronan, Father Lee Inverso, Father Tony Ramos, Latino Ministry: Father Miguel Valle Deacon: Tom Garvey, Asst. Deacon: Michael Scannella Asst. Deacon Andy Fatovic For emergencies only x30 Assistant to the Pastor: Sheila Conway x25 Nutritional Counseling Bulletin Editor/Admin. Assistant: Deb Napolitano x11 debn@stanthonychurch.org Trustee: Tony Humphreys Helping Hands Coordinator: Judy Abramovitz 609 443-3573 Music Ministries Director: Quentin Marty Ph.D. 609 448-3944 Contemporary Choir: Catherine Doyle 609 448-6120 Director of Operations: Guy Conway x23 facilities@stanthonychurch.org Parish Accountant : Henry Kazin x10 finance@stanthonychurch.org Religious Education: Aileen O’Brien x21 education@stanthonychurch.org Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/Liaison Latino Community: Ximena Bustamante x29 Sacrament Secretary: Deacon Michael Scannella x28 sacrament@stanthonychurch.org Building & Grounds: Eddie Dunn and Assistant Nick Sebasto x31 Youth Ministry: Liz Guzhnay x12 Parish Office Hours: Mon- Thursd day — 9AM—4PM Friday 8AM - 3PM Visit our website www.stanthony–hightstown.net Wheelchair Accessible SCRIPTURE READINGS — Week of November 9 Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:2637 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] Sanctuary Lamp… in Memory of Sal Lentini, requested by The Lentini Family Was there really a Pope Joan? Was Pius XII really Hitler’s Pope? When did Popes start wearing white? Where is Pope Francis leading the church? Find out Monday Nov. 10 at 7pm in the Church Hall as we present renowned writer Dr. Chris Bellitto. Visit stanthony– hightstown.net for more information. Monthly Prayer Group Listen to the Word of God and Cultivate a Friendship with Christ. Come join The Prayer Group, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, from 9:30 to 11:30am. Contact Margie Olsen 609-443-1508 The Holy Rosary for our Blessed Mother’s Intentions will be said before Mass each weekday at 8:30am Alexandra Suszynski, Annette MacFarlene, Jean Kokal, Louis Altieri,Victor Melendez, Ronald Shekiro, Josua Estenes, Christine Devine, Judy Macedo, Ruth Braun, Kathleen Moehringer, Milton Turner, Christopher Prefer, Richard Mastriano, Father Bernardino Esguerra, Henry Lloyd, Carl Rubino, Domonique DeStefano, Mary Wall, Steven Madonna, Agnes Medican, Nancy Aiello and Enrique Patino. Names appear for four weeks. 448-0141 x11 or contact Jennie Rubino @ 609 490 –0473 for additional prayers. Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday: 4:30 PM; Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM; 4:00 PM, 12:00 noon (Español) Daily Masses: Monday, 7:30 PM Spanish Monday-Friday 9:00 AM Consult Bulletin for any special 6:45 AM services Novena to St. Anthony of Padua Tuesdays following the 9 AM Mass Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesdays following the 9 AM Mass Adoration of Blessed Sacrament 1st Fridays – after 9:00 AM mass to 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:00 PM, Reconciliation Room 3 Dedication of The Lateran Basilica If you were to go to the Eternal City you could visit this church, one of the four so-called “major basilicas” of Rome, and not know its significance. Some background is necessary. The basilica sits on land donated to the infant Church by the wealthy Lateran family way back in the fourth century. Such a donation was only recently possible, as the Church had just been relieved of official state persecution only a few years by decree of the newly-converted emperor Constantine, who issued his edict in 313 AD. Eleven years later, on November 9, 324 A.D., Pope St. Sylvester I dedicated the brand new building. Ever since, this Church has been honored as the locale of the pope’s official “seat” (cathedral) as the Bishop of Rome. (It is a mistake to think this of St. Peter’s basilica.) According to an inscription placed on the facade of the present building, Pope Clement XII in the eighteenth century declared that St. John Lateran is “the mother and head of all the churches of Rome and the world.” It was the site of five Ecumenical Councils. Pope Innocent X commissioned the present structure in 1646, so it was already 130 years old when our country was formed in Philadelphia. Beneath the high altar of this church rests the remains of a small wooden table on which, according to tradition, St. Peter himself celebrated Mass. The church honors St. John the Baptist. The real joy for us this day is captured in St. Paul’s Letter. He tells us that we are the real temple of God. No building, no matter how historic or splendid in decor can match that of a soul in love with God. No edifice of material construction is as important to God as the relationship we build with Him each day of our life. So, while we remain proud of all the historical markers a great basilica such as St. John Lateran gives us, there is really only one mark that counts. It is His signature on our souls. Source: jppc.net/2014/10/03/november-9-2014-dedication-of-thelateran-basilica/ Pro Life Committee - Birthright Donations We are still collecting each month baby items for Birthright. Birthright is an organization that helps women who choose to keep their babies. You can place items in the Birthright basket in the church foyer. Thank you for your past donations. First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 This section describes a vision of the prophet in which life-giving water flows down from the Temple mount, a dramatic symbol of the life-giving power that “flows” from God, who dwells in the sanctuary there. Second Reading: I Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 St. Paul compliments his Corinthian converts by likening them to a holy temple, built on the solid foundation of Christ alone. But he also warns them that no other can dare replace Christ. Gospel: John 2:13-22 Here we come to the second of John’s seven “signs” pointing to the reality of Jesus, coming right after the Cana miracle story. John’s version of the event differs from that in the other three Gospels. After driving away the money-changers and the animal sellers, Jesus predicts the fate of another “temple.” Religious Education Director: Aileen Mary O’Brien 609-448-0141 x21 education@stanthonychurch.org Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/ Liaison Latino Community: Ximena Bustamante 609-448-0141x29 CCD@stanthonychurch.org Office hours: 9-3 PM Monday – Friday We are closed Sat. and Sun. Director’s Corner: “Even now I know it: yes, all my hopes will be fulfilled…yes…the Lord will work wonders for me which will surpass infinitely my immeasurable desires.” St. Therese of Lisieux John 2:13-22 The cleansing of the Temple is one of the few events covered in all four Gospels. John’s Gospel covers it in the most detailed way. Jesus, in this scene, exhibits righteous anger aimed at the money changers and the pigeon sellers. When Jesus is asked for a sign he references destroying the temple and raising it up in three days. The disciples will remember these words after Jesus rises from the dead. It will help to solidify in their minds the things Our Lord told them. Religious Education News: The Religious Education program has a great need for junior high catechists and junior high substitute catechists. We are also in need of bi-lingual office help on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-7 PM. Maybe God is calling you to this ministry. Advent is coming up. Maybe this is the Advent service that God might be calling you to do. Thank You for considering it. Please call ext. 21, if you are interested. Thanksgiving Food Drive Collection for the Thanksgiving Food drive will take place at all Masses this weekend. Suggested donation items: Gift cards & monetary donations, turkey, stuffing, vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, canned soup/broth, rice, pinto beans, canned pineapple and pumpkin, dry fruit and nuts. All donations will go to the RISE Thanksgiving Food Drive which provided meals for 366 families last year. BINGO Hightstown High School Cafeteria Nov. 15 Doors open—6pm Bingo begins 7pm All proceeds to benefit the HHS After Prom Event 2015 $25 Admission includes 4 cards/15 games, light snacks & beverage Big Prizes - 50/50 Raffle Baby Names If you need ideas for baby names, we have a Catholic Baby Name Book with over 10,000 names! Stop by the Church office to see the book. 4 Social Justice Corner - November 9, 2014 He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen...John 2:15 Why have we human beings, since ancient times, chosen to see our Creator as an angry God who requires blood sacrifice? What an injustice to a loving God! Does thinking of God as willing to spill blood make it easier for us to spill blood? In John's Gospel, Jesus enters the temple area which had become a marketplace to support the economy based on slaughtering and sacrificing animals. Jesus drives out those selling the animals; he drives out, or frees, the sheep, oxen and doves as he overturns the tables ot those who were exchanging Roman coins for Hebrew currency. “Ron Rollheiser says, 'By the time of Jesus, the Temple had become a giant butchery with priests killing animals non-stop. When Jesus drove out the moneychangers, it was estimated that 90 percent of commerce was linked to animal sacrifices.' “Franciscan Richard Rohr suggests: ' For so many centuries people have been spilling blood to get to God. But in the crucifixion it is reversed – God spills his own blood to reach out to us. This is to take away our old fear, that by spilling blood we try to appease an angry God. There is no such thing as an angry God – only an unconditionally loving God.' “ Both quotes are taken from the Jesuit Website Sacred Space www.sacredspace Lenore Isleib Social Justice Committee lrisleib@aol.com St. Anthony Website Don’t forget to visit our website for current news and events! stanthony–hightstown.net Here’s to Your Health with Sheila Conway (Consult your Physician before making any changes to your exercise or diet regimen.) Trendy Foods With Serious Health Benefits Food, like fashion, has its trends. Here’s what you need to know about the most recent batch of trendy foods. Agave This sugar substitute is made from cacti, and is thought to be a healthy alternative to granulated sugar in baking. Agave’s main benefit is that it scores low on the glycemic index of between 15 and 30 compared with table sugar’s 65. This means that consumption won’t result in dangerous spikes in blood sugar that table sugar so often causes, making it a possible safe alternative for diabetics. Nondairy Milk For the lactose-intolerant and those wanting to avoid all animal foods, rice milk, almond milk, and soy milk are becoming increasingly popular food trends for good nutrition. For those sensitive to dairy products, almond milk and rice milk are recommended. Almond Butter is another almond-based food trend that has some advantages over conventional peanut butter as it contains more protein and less sugar than the peanut. Quinoa Nutrient-rich whole grains and their high levels of digestion-friendly fiber are an essential component of any balanced diet. Quinoa is prized for its versatility and high protein content, and has fast become a restaurant and supermarket staple. Chia Seeds and Teff are two other whole-grain foods that are recommended. Chia can be added to smoothies for added protein and easier bowel movements. The Ethiopian grain teff is a good flour product for those who have digestive issues and cannot tolerate gluten. Coconut Oil was once thought to be a fat to avoid, but recent research has found that its negative effects may have been overstated. Because of coconut’s unique form of saturated fat, it has been shown to raise metabolism and slow digestion, promoting fullness and decreasing feelings of hunger. it an ideal supplement for athletes. Source: everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/trendy-foods-with-serious-healthbenefits.aspx Graduates of St. Anthony High School Come celebrate our reunion with all 4 years: 73,74,75 and 76. It will be a great night, dinner, dancing with DJ John Rossi and catching up with old friends!! Cost is $75.00 per person including a sit down dinner and open bar at Stone Terrace by John Henry’s. Friday November 28 from 7-11 pm Please visit our website www.sahshamiltonnj.com and sign up. For more information contact Nancy Hurley Rhodes at 609-585-9794 or rhodes_n@msn.com. Collections: 11/2/2014 11/9/2014 11/16/2014 11/23/2014 11/27/2014 Collection Schedule First Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Thanksgiving Second Capital Campaign Monthly Offering Catholic Schools Human Development Social Concerns 5 Building Fund/Capital Campaign Fund A big THANK YOU to all those who continue to support our monthly Building/Capital Campaign Fund by making their generous donations. We continue to pay our monthly mortgage payments of $8,446.86 and now have only 11 more payments to make totaling $92,915.46 and will be paid off in August of 2015. Along with these important loan payments we continue to provide the proper maintenance and repairs required to keep our buildings and grounds in pristine condition, all the while paying very close attention to costs. We are proud to say that our maintenance costs have been reduced substantially this year over the previous several. Over and above the day to day maintenance and repairs there still are plans for several projects that will require substantial investments. As noted previously, the parking lot and concrete walks are a concern and will need to be addressed, along with our sound and computer system and backup power. Once the mortgage is paid off it will free up funds that will enable us to make these necessary improvements, which is why your continued support of the Building/Capital Campaign Fund is so important. In the meantime we will continue our current maintenance program to keep the building and grounds safe and in the best condition. The Mass Offering Total for November 2: $15,682.19. Your donations are important; they help Saint Anthony of Padua continue the good work in the parish and the community. Please remember the Parish in your Wills and in your Estate Planning. Catholic Annual Appeal Each year the Bishop seeks the support of all diocese members to further the work of our ministries. We all have a vital part in what we do in Christ’s name; we can all share in what we do with a gift to the Catholic Annual Appeal. When we make a gift to the appeal, we follow the command that we are One Family, Our Family in Christ with every fiber of our lives. This year St. Anthony of Padua’s share of the goal is $63,000; pledged to date:: $64,590.00 paid to date:: $57,490.50. I am always grateful and moved by the level of support you give to our parish; thank you! May God continue to bless you and your family. ***The Annual Catholic Appeal in Action*** Why is the Annual Catholic Appeal Important? Catholic Charities Here’s a reason to be joy-filled this holiday season: With friends like you standing alongside us, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton has been reaching out to some of our most vulnerable neighbors in central New Jersey all year long! Yet during this holiday season, many more neighbors are running out of hope — fearful that life will never get better. They need Catholic Charities, and we need your gift today! They are struggling every day to make ends meet. Some have been laid off from their jobs. Others are victims of domestic violence. Some struggle with mental illness or substance abuse. And some are even without a home or any shelter from the winter winds. With your support, we can offer them help today! MINISTRIES Antonian Seniors: St. Anthony of Padua Parishioners 50 years and older are welcome to join our Senior Club. Please call Angie Cruz 609–448–2511, or come to a meeting. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bereavement Ministry. We meet and talk to people in our parish who have experienced losses; we help you find peace of mind and soul. Please contact the parish office 609-448-0141 x25 or Deacon Mike Scannella 609-448-0141, x28. Let God begin his work with and in you. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Helping Hands provides support for individuals with special needs: a ride to services, helping with light chores, picking up prescriptions, an occasional ride to a doctor, or perhaps enjoying the company of a weekly visit. Contact: Judy Abramovitz 609 443-3573 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ King’s Kids is a Children's Liturgy of the Word program held monthly at the 9 and 10:30 Masses. For information, contact Joanne and John Tyne. RainbowAndMrT@aol.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Knights of Columbus Hightstown We welcome any interested men of the parish. To learn more please call Rob Walsh 609 509-1718. We are looking to provide more support to the parish . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Music Ministries - Get involved and share your love of music! See Quentin Marty after Mass or 609-448-3944; Contemporary Choir Cathy Doyle 609-448-6120,and Spanish Choir: Nelson Rivera at 609-443-9683 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Prayer Shawl Ministry - Prayer shawls are available at no charge to ill parishioners, their families or friends. To request a prayer shawl call Rosemarie Farkas 448-6971 or Rosalie Danek 448-8431. We accept monetary donations. Volunteers are very much needed! Lessons are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pro Life Ministry. - The group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information, please call Tony Humphreys 609-448-8229. Pregnant? - Need Help? Birthright is here to help - 49 East Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728; 732462-2888. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RCIA Ministry - If you are 16 years and over and would like to become a Catholic, or if you have been baptized but have not received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, please call: Rosemarie Constable 609-448-0974, Steve Pavone 732-446-7661, or Deacon Tom Garvey 609-443-5699. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Social Concerns – Clothing at Green House The Green House will receive and distribute gently used, washed and folded clothing from 9:00am to 11:00am, and Saturdays from 9:00am to 11:00am are the ONLY days and times we can receive clothing. As always, thank you for your donations and cooperation. Barbara McGeachen 609-448-8399 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Social Justice Committee - Our committee's mission is to work to support the rights of the most vulnerable in our society. All are welcome. For information call Leigh or Lenore Isleib 609448-6470. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spiritual Direction- If you are looking for a deeper relationship with God, or perhaps ‘just want to pray better’ perhaps spiritual direction would help. For more info or to give it a try, contact Mary Naylor 609-426-6144 or Sandra Lopez 609 506 1010 by appointment. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Father Michael Brizio IMC will be helping us on the last Thursday of each month for confession or counsel in the Church from 7pm to 8:30pm. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609-468-0304 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For a complete listing of ministries and groups, please visit our website stanthony-hightstown.net/ministries or call the church office. If small children need to visit the restroom or water fountain during mass, they must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you for your cooperation! 6 Youth Ministry News CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CHOIR HEY KIDS! COME JOIN THE CHOIR! The Choir is now practicing for the Christmas Eve 4:30 PM Mass. Boys and Girls AGE 8 AND OLDER are invited to sing. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the church. It’s not too late to join. Come sign up at the rehearsal. Parents are invited to attend. For more information contact: Quentin Marty 609-448-3944. Life Teen and Edge will not be Meeting Nov. 9th 2014 Theology on Tap Sacraments/Liturgy: Documents of the Church – Looking at the Documents of the Church: How They Have Formed the Way We Worship Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Place: Chancery/Pastoral Center, 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Cost: $10 (bring a lunch) For Information: Call 609-403-7205 or kglaz@dioceseoftrenton.org Kristallnacht—The Beginning of The Holocaust Here’s a remembrance to keep in mind: the night of Nov. 9-10 is the anniversary of Kristallnacht — Crystal Night, so named because of the shards of glittering broken glass from Jewish shop windows that littered the streets of German and Austrian cities and towns after Naziled mobs went on an organized rampage against Jews in 1938. A passer-by looks at the wreckage of a Jewish shop in Berlin on Nov. 10, 1938, after the Kristallnacht rampage. ATTENTION High School Students in the Diocese of Trenton Here’s your chance to Win an Apple Laptop! “Loving Life Logo Contest 2015” Contact 609-403-7192 or dgodw@dioceseoftrenton.org For details visit dioceseoftrenton.org/respectlifeministry Save the Date KUJENGA 2015: SAT-JAN 10, 2015 For more info contact Rudy Gomez: 609.406.7740 dotyouth@dioceseoftrenton.org DYC 2015: SUNDAY – MARCH 22, 2015 NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Real Estate • Corporate/LLC Criminal Defense • Name Changes Family Law • Adoptions Massar & Kurs, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW FREE CONSULTATION DWI/DUI • Traffic Violations Workers’ Comp. • Personal Injury Wills & Estates • Immigration PRINCETON WINDSOR OFFICE PARK • 379 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN RD., EAST WINDSOR, NJ 08512 • 609-448-2500 Professional, Quality Home Repair Susan A. 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No queriendo decir que la muerte de Jesús sea de purificación sino exponiendo su vida, su comportamiento y hasta las últimas consecuencias (muerte y resurrección) como verdadero “lugar” de alabanza a Día. Este acto simbólico de Jesús es un poder inigualable. En primer lugar porque asume, critica y supera toda la gran tradición del pueblo de Israel en relación a la presencia de Dios. El templo, como lugar físico es un espacio para vivir y celebrar lo sagrado de la vida del pueblo y de la obra de Dios. La crítica de los profetas a los abusos del culto y de las reglas y obligaciones de la religión judía y el templo encuentra en esta acción de Jesús su máxima expresión, su mejor ejemplo. En segundo lugar conviene notar que San Juan nos está mostrando también la manera como los discípulos y primeros cristianos llegaron a comprender el lugar de Jesús frente a las tradiciones de la fe judía. Sin olvidar que dichas tradiciones seguían vivas y actuantes en la conciencia y costumbre de muchos de los cristianos convertidos. En tercer lugar, conviene que entretejamos estos hilos del evangelio para iluminar nuestra realidad de fe, la fiesta litúrgica que celebramos y nuestras actitudes personales. La obra de Jesús y el amor de Dios tiene un lugar en el espacio físico del templo, pero nunca el templo podrá atrapar, por así decirlo, a Dios, a la vida y a la fe. Mas, aun si atendemos a lo que sabemos a Jesús desde el punto de vista histórico y el testimonio de los mismos evangelios, el mismo, siendo judío participo de las tradiciones religiosas y, en concreto, en el templo. En este sentido ni los profetas ni Jesús fueron contra el templo, sino contra los usos y los abusos de este espacio sagrado y lo sagrado del pueblo y la religión misma. La lectura de este evangelio y sus líneas de sentido y mensaje no se presentan de fácil, pero si posible, aplicación para la fiesta que celebramos. La Basílica de San Juan de Letrán como primera y más antigua basílica (siglo IV) es considerada la madre de todas las iglesias y basílicas de toda la iglesia católica. Es también, junto con la basílica de San Pedro, la sede el Obispo en Roma, el papa. Este regalo del emperador Constantino marco el inicio de la cristiandad en la Iglesia. Una mentalidad que aun late en muchos rincones de nuestra iglesia. Hablando con sinceridad, el evangelio y Jesús como tienen mucho que decir a los usos y abusos de los santuarios en el mundo católico. Source/LTP Manual para proclamadores de la palabra EL GRUPO DE ORACION INVITA A LA COMUNIDAD AL TALLER BIBLICO “RESCATANDO FAMILIAS” el taller se llevara a cabo todos los sábados de 6:30 pm a 9:00pm. Para más información comunicarse con Patricia Sanabria 609.529.6638. PARA LAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS, en rentar el gimnasio para cualquier evento como bodas, bautizos, quincenos, primeras comuniones, etc. Ponerse en contacto con Sheila Conway al 609 448 0141 ext. 25 Durante la misa, los niños pequeños deberán estar acompañados por un adulto cuando vayan al baño, o a la fuente de agua. Gracias por su cooperación. FORMACION SOBRE LIDERAZGO: La Diócesis de Trenton, invita a líderes de grupos y ministerios parroquiales al taller de “Formación sobre Liderazgo” el 22 de Noviembre, 2014 De 9:00 AM – 3:00PM En el Gimnasio de la iglesia San Pablo 214 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08540 Predicadores: Andrés y Kathia Arango de la Diócesis de Camden.Se requiere registración previa, antes del 7 de noviembre. El cupo es limitado. Para más información y registración Por favor comuníquese con Sandra López al 609-403-7138 slopez@dioceseoftrenton.org ACCION DE GRACIAS: Para recibir una canasta para el día de Acción de Gracias, por favor acercarse a la oficina de RISE 116 North Main St. (2do piso) o comunicarse al 609.443.4464. Para registrarse. Si alguien está interesado en que la canasta sea entregada en su casa por favor llamar y dejar su información para hacer los arreglos necesarios. Si usted está interesado en ayudar en la entrega de las canastas comunicarse con RISE. Para más información puede comunicarse con Ximena 609.448.0141 ext. 29 or Jamie Cristell 732.995.8656 CONFESIONES Y CONSEJERIA: El padre Michael Brizzio, estará ofreciendo los servicios de confesión y dirección espiritual a parejas el último jueves de cada mes de 7 pm a 8:30 pm en la Iglesia. Por favor trate de tomar ventaja de esta oportunidad. El padre habla español. ADORACION AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: El primer viernes de 9:30 am a 7:00 pm en la capilla de la Iglesia. MISA EN ESPANOL TODOS LOS LUNES. A las 7:30 pm, es precedida por el padre Toni, invite a sus amigos a los familiares que asistan a la Eucaristía. PROBLEMAS CON ALCOHOL: Si tiene problemas con el alcohol y necesita ayuda, por favor comunicarse con el Sr. Alberto Billini al 908 670 3630. Pastor: Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell: 609 448 0141 ext 18 Sacerdote de la misa los lunes: Fr. Toni Ramos Enlace entre la comunidad Latina y el Pastor: Ximena Bustamante 609 448 0141 ext. 29 Confesiones al mediodía los domingos: Fr. Pat Bautizos e Intensiones: Judith Cortez 609 336 7249. Matrimonios: Padre Miguel Valle 609 924 1743 ext. 119 mvcnj915@yahoo.com Ensayos para Matrimonios Carlos Gavilanes 609 558 1079 Grupo Juvenil: Liz Guzhnay 609 448 0141 ext. 12 Quinceanos: Dinora García 609 802 9783 Grupo de Oración: Patricia Sanabria 609 529 6638 Grupo Mariano: Milton Pinos 908 770 0893 RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Carmen Franco 609 655 2878 José Luis Varela 609 977 6558 Servidores del Altar: Jesús Abalos 609 448 7651 Ministerio de Música: Nelson Rivera 609 443 9683 Departamento de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar: Freddy y Gloria Enríquez 609 937 8026 Servicios sociales para la comunidad Latina: David Abalos 609 371 2435 GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609 468 0304 Dirección Espiritual para mujeres una vez al mes: Sandra López 609 506 1010 Richard Zimmer, Manager, N.J. Lic. No. 4589 J. Brent Barlow, N.J. Lic. No. 2826 Barlow and Zimmer FUNERAL HOME Neighbor Helping Neighbor Parish Member Christine A. Thompson, N.J. Lic. 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