January 13, 2019

OUR PARISH IS SERVED BY: REV. JAMES J. WEINER Pastor MR. ROBERT S. PONTILLO Deacon MRS. FRAN BLACKGROVE Parish Secretary

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

JANUARY 13, 2019

MR. JAMES KENNY Director of Finance, Facilities Management MRS. MAURA ROEM Pastoral Associate, Child Catechesis MRS. LORI ZUCARO Secretary for Religious Education MR. ALAN PITMAN Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry MRS. MARYANN KEEGAN Secretary for Youth Ministry

PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 120 Washington Avenue Westwood, New Jersey 07675 [email protected] www.standrewcc.com Office Phone:..................201-666-1100 Office FAX: ................... 201-722-1432 Religious Education: . 201-664-6777 [email protected] Youth Ministry: ............ 201-664-6777 [email protected] Bulletin: [email protected] Parish Council: [email protected]

PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM TUESDAY, THURSDAY 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM FRIDAY 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM to NOON

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The Saint Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church mission is to spread the love of Jesus Christ through active ministry, inclusive worship and charitable works for our community and the world. We invite all who live in our area to join our parish community by calling the Parish Center or by seeing one of the priests.

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ON THE LORD'S DAY - IN THE CHURCH SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:15 PM 7:00 PM (SPANISH MASS) DAILY - IN THE CHAPEL MONDAY - SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 - 4:30 PM DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION . . . . . THURSDAYS 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (CHAPEL) ROSARY AND HOLY HOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THURSDAYS 7:00 PM (CHAPEL) ROSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATURDAYS 6:00 PM (SPANISH) MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:45 AM (CHAPEL) OUR PARISH FAMILY New parishioners may register by calling the Parish Center. Current members should notify us of changes in their status such as births, deaths, marriages, change of address, etc. Registration is required for receiving the Sacraments. MINISTRY TO THE SICK Those who are sick, homebound or in the hospital are a vital part of our parish family. Please call the Parish Center to arrange for reception of the Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick. OUR PARISH WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE Our website has been updated and contains a link to our Facebook page. Go to www.standrewcc.com St Andrew’s Church (Facebook). YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE SUNDAY BULLETIN ON OUR WEBSITE.

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SAINT ANDREW CHURCH, WESTWOOD SCHEDULE THE WEEK

MASSES FOR MONDAY, January 14 9:00 AM Ralph Musto - Mariconti Family TUESDAY, January 15 9:00 AM Marion Balunis - Arthur Svec & Family WEDNESDAY, January 16 9:00 AM Edward Kardell - Kathy & Bob Pontillo THURSDAY, January 17 9:00 AM Mary—in Thanksgiving - her daughter FRIDAY, January 18 9:00 AM Romulito Perez - Librinca Family SATURDAY, January 19 9:00 AM Connie & Sal Nuara - their Family 5:00 PM Adam Bednarski - his Friends SUNDAY, January 20 8:00 AM Edgar Librinca - his Family 10:30 AM Hernan Cocjin - Lu & Rene Limjoco & Sally Monteiro 12:15 PM Antonia Bufi - Laura Germinario 7:00 PM Pedro Vargas - his Family Those who have pre-arranged a Mass intention, are invited to present the gifts of bread and wine during that Mass. On the Lord’s Day and Holy Days, please inform the usher.

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 “A time to be healed” For those who are ill, especially: Joan Shaw, Lee Ann Fernino, Gilda Gilmartin, Barbara & Dave Stewart, Leonora Paul, Bob Tropila, Michael Bodtman, Cathy Wojcicki, Octavio Galvez, Paul L. Clark, Helen Stipo, D.E., Kay Vanderhoof, Vinny Ficarra, Fr. Ward Moore, Diane Mariconti, Vinnie Covello, Craig Carosella, Lillian Moore, Joe Koppinger, Sean Cresci, John McLaughlin, Jean Neary, Mary & Lou Pulver, Lombardi Family, Ed Marlow, McLean Ambrogio, Carmina Sclafani, Brian Fitzpatrick, Anna Grisoni, Louise Pacos, Gerry Voorhis, Ina McNeely, Diane Pirerra, Robert Sottolano, Douglas Enrique Valladares, Salvatore Cavera, Juliana Ingocllinera, Threse Najarian, Mary Kenny.

“A time for peace” For those serving in the Armed Forces, especially: Alma & Michael Baffa, Dillon Heyliger and Jeffrey Gum. “If today, you hear his voice…” For our parishioners studying for the priesthood/diaconate: Pedro Soriano, Seminarian. Paul Zeller, Diaconate candidate. NEXT WEEK’S READINGS - SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 1ST READING: ISAIAH 62:1-5 2ND READING: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-11 GOSPEL: JOHN 2:1-11

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MONDAY, January 14 Religious Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:45 PM (Parish Center) Youth Choir Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM (Church) Prayer Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45 PM (MPR) TUESDAY, January 15 Choir Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM (Church) WEDNESDAY, January 16 Little Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AM (Gym) Spanish Prayer Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM (Church) Prayer Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM (MPR) Youth Ministry Mtg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM (Gym) Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM (MPR) ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15 PM (3rd Fl) THURSDAY, January 17 Eucharistic Adoration . . . . . . . . .9:30 AM-3:00 PM (Chapel) Rosary & Holy Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM (Chapel) Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM (Gym) Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 PM (CH) Liturgy Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM (Conf) FRIDAY, January 18 Prayer Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 AM (MPR) Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM (Gym) Spanish Youth Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM (MPR) SATURDAY, January 12 Men’s Cursillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM (Conf) AA Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AM (CH) Reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PM (Church) (Carport Entrance) Spanish Prayer Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 PM (Church) SUNDAY, January 20 Teen Mass & Rite of Choice . . . . . . . . . .12:15 PM (Church) Peer Ministry Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 PM (MPR) Apostles of the Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 PM (CH)

The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 7:00 PM. Anyone with comments or questions can reach out to any member of the Parish Council: Deacon Bob Pontillo, Vince Benanti, Fran Borg, Mike Fitzsimmons, Jim Keegan, Elio Mena, Sean Morrison, Maura Roem, John Russo, Kyle Smith and Fran Yates. EARTH and HEART are spelled with the same letters -- makes sense.

Some things you can do at Home to help the earth: 1. Turn lights off when you leave the room. 2. Use less water when washing the dishes and brushing your teeth. 3. Unplug electronics when they are not in use. Reminder: There is a Liturgy Committee Meeting Thursday, January 17 in the Conference Room. New members are always welcome. Pray each day that we widen our circle of care and compassion.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

REFLECTION On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 10-11 Today’s Feast marks the conclusion of the Christmas Season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. It’s a feast of transition from Jesus’ hidden life to that of His public ministry. It also echoes the theme of the Epiphany in that the Baptism of the Lord is another manifestation announcing Jesus’ divinity to all of His first followers and to the disciples of John the Baptist. Jesus did not need the baptism of John. John was baptizing as a call to and sign of interior repentance. Jesus had no need to repent. Nonetheless, He comes to John. John resists at first but Jesus insists. Why did He receive baptism? First, by accepting the baptism of John, Jesus affirms all that John has said and done and affirms his sacred role of preparing the way for Jesus and for a new era of grace. Therefore, the Baptism of Jesus acts as a bridge between the Old Testament prophets (of which John was the last) and the New Testament era of grace and truth. Second, it has been said that when Jesus entered the waters of baptism, He was not baptized by the waters, rather, His Baptism was one in which all the created waters of this world were, in a sense, “baptized” by Him. By entering into the waters, Jesus sanctified water and poured forth His grace making all water the future source of salvation. Third, the Baptism of Jesus was an epiphany. It was a moment of manifestation. As He emerged from the waters, “Heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from Heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” This manifestation of the sonship and divinity of Jesus took place in a physical, audible and visible form so that all present would know, without quest ion, that Jesus was the Son of the Father. Thus, His baptism is a way in which the Father introduced His Son and His Son’s mission to the world. As we prepare to begin Ordinary Time, reflect, today, upon these words of the Father at the Baptism of Jesus. Hear the Father speaking to You about the divinity of His Son. Turn your eyes to Jesus and prepare yourself to follow Him and to heed every word He speaks. He was sent into this world to draw us to the Father, allow Him to fulfill that mission in your own life Lord, I believe that You are the Son of the Eternal Father and the Savior of the World. I believe that You have brought about a new era of grace and truth and that I am called to follow You wherever You lead As we begin this liturgical season of Ordinary Time, may it be a time of extraordinary grace in which I daily heed

The Impact of Prayer Prayer is the lifeblood of an intimate relationship with the Father. But believers often have questions about its power and effectiveness. Don’t hesitate to take your queries to the Lord, dig into Scripture for answers and seek counsel of a trusted spiritual mentor. Prayer is too important to neglect. Believers prayers have tremendous impact, particularly on their faith and life. Do you understand what an awesome privilege it is to kneel before the all-powerful Father and know that He listens and will respond? God loves to be good Prayer: Finding Intimacy With God

The DVD Series with Dr. Tim Gray will examine the practice of Lectio—Unveiling Scripture and Tradition. The program will be held in the Parish Center on: Wednesdays: January 16, 23, 30 from 7:00-8:30 PM or Fridays: January 18, 25, February 1 from 10:00-11:30 AM. Please call to register: 201-666-5697. Refreshments will be provided. New Hope, Inc. Thank you to all who have supported us through your Christmas Giving Tree gifts to first-time single moms who have chosen life for their babies. To learn more about our all-volunteer program and our Pregnancy Resource Center, located at 149 Third Ave., Westwood, please access our website — newhopeprc.org. Also, feel free to visit our Center for more information. If you would like to volunteer, please call 201-722-4705 or go to [email protected]. Baptizing You With Water Baptism means to immerse or wash in water and so becomes a natural sign for ritual purity or holiness. In Judaism, there were many ceremonial washings, either in preparation for celebrating a ritual or as part of a cleansing rite within a ritual. John the Baptist uses a baptism of repentance to symbolize one’s desire to put off sinful ways and live as God wants. But, for the Christian community, going under the baptismal waters also signifies a death to one’s whole former life and an emergence into new life in the Risen Christ,

JANUARY 13, 2019 ST. ANDREW’S FOOD PANTRY ITEMS OF THE WEEK: PASTA/TOMATO SAUCE, SOUP

WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF: peanut butter/jelly, pasta/ tomato sauce, soup, juice, cereal, pancake mix/syrup, tuna, soap, shampoo, mac & cheese, canned vegetables, toilet paper.

SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS ARE ALSO WELCOME. CLOTHING BIN OPEN: We ask for clean, ready-to-use shoes, clothing, towels and bed-linens ONLY be placed in it. Do not leave any items outside the bin or the Church garage doors. Due to limited space, we are ONLY able to accept baby & kitchen items, clothing, and small toys at the garage on Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM and Tuesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM.

WANTED: Volunteers are needed on Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM and Tuesdays, 1:00–2:30 PM. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT OF OUR MINISTRY.

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Weekly Collection - Online Giving Instead of using the envelope system, you can make your donations online directly from your checking account or credit/debit card. Visit our website at https://standrewcc.com. Scroll to “Links”, click on “Electronic Giving”, linked onto the Liturgical Publications (LPI) site. Any questions, contact Fran Borg at [email protected]. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FOR THE RIDE HOME THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD GOSPEL: Luke 3:15-16,21-22 ADULT’S QUESTION: When were you chosen to do something special? How did it feel? CHILD’S QUESTION: What talents or skills do you have that might be from the Holy Spirit? TEENS

COLLECTION WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 22-23

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Collection. . . . . . . . $ 8,525.00 Online . . . . . . . . . . $ 872.00 Total . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,397.00

Next weekend, at the 12:15 PM Mass, some of our teens will take the first step in our Confirmation process called the "Rite of Choice". They will continue this journey until the spring of 2020 with the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation. We ask you to support them by your prayers and encouragement.

COLLECTION WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 29-30

YOUTH MINISTRY MEETING

Collection. . . . . . . . $ 7,361.00 Online . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,015.00 Total . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,376.00

Wednesday, January 16 7:30-8:30 PM GYM All high school teenagers are invited to attend.

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Collection. . . . . . . . $ 8,791.00 Repairs. . . . . . . . . . $ 255.00 Online . . . . . . . . . . $ 659.00 Total . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,705.00

The 8th Grade Fashion Show will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at the Park Ridge Marriott.

Annual Men’s Weekend Retreat – February 22-24 You have the opportunity to spend some quiet time with the Lord at the Loyola Jesuit Retreat Center in Morristown, NJ, this February. The retreat offers a time to relax, away from business problems and family worries; a time to reflect and get a fresh perspective on your life; a time to pray, to reawaken the sense of the reality of God, and to grow in the precious gift of faith. You are invited to join your brothers in Christ on retreat the weekend of February 22-24. The retreat begins at dinner on Friday night and ends after lunch on Sunday, and will be led this year by Fr. George Collins, SJ, on the topic “Be Transformed”. You can watch a short video by Fr. George on the Loyola website at https://www.loyola.org/retreat/weekendretreats/. If the weekend of February 22-24 is not convenient for you, other retreats for men, women, or both are also available on other weekends through May 31. For further information and registration, please call Ed Delaney at 201-602-6372.

Catholic Schools Week begins January 27: Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open for all classes from Pre-K3 to Grade 8. Congratulations to Julia Graham who was presented with the William Mundhenk Award at SJA’s Christmas Concert. The William Mundhenk Award is presented on a yearly basis to a student who is kind, a good friend to all and who exemplifies the true spirit of SJA.

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