Fr. David Kosmoski, Pastor Rev. Mr. Walter Maksimik, Deacon

Mass Schedule

Saturday evening Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday: 8:00am followed by the Rosary

Wednesday: Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help after 8:00 am Mass

St. Andrew Mass Association: First Saturday of the month: 8:00 am Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 pm

Parish Secretary: Rosemary Horniacek Parish Office: 732-634-4355

Parish Fax: 732-750-5905

Religious Education Department: Bette Vitale 732-636-4261

Parish e-mail: our.church@standrewparish.com

Parish website: www.standrewparish.com

New parishioners are welcomed!

Please register to become part of our parish family by calling or stopping by the rectory. If your child is 18

years old, or out of college, they should register on their own.

Registration is one of the requirements for sponsor certificates.

Before Meals: Bless us, O

Lord! and these Thy gifts,

which we are about to receive

from Thy bounty, through

Christ our Lord. Amen.

After Meals: We give Thee

thanks for all Thy benefits,

O Almighty God, who lives

and reigns world without

end. Amen. May the souls

of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God,

rest in peace. Amen.

Norman Rockwell, Giving Thanks�

SCHEDULE OF EVENT

Mon. 10/14 Rectory Office is Closed

No Religious Education

7:00PM Altar Rosary Mtg.

Tues. 10/15 4:00PM Grade 8 Religious Ed.

6:30PM Grade 8 Religious Ed.

7:30PM BINGO (doors open at 6)

Thur. 10/17 7:15PM Choir Practice

7:30PM Bereavement Group

Sat. 10/19 8:20AM Grades 1-6 Religious Ed.

6th Grade Parent Mtg.

3:00PM Confessions

4:00PM Vigil Mass

7:00PM N/A Meeting

7:30PM N/A non-Family Support Group

Sun. 10/20 8:00AM Mass

9:00AM Communion Workshop

10:00AM Mass

11:30AM Mass

1-2:30PM Youth Group at St. James

Mass Intentions

Mon. 10/14 St. Callistus I

8:00AM Jack Hila

Joseph Czajkowski

Tues. 10/15 St. Theresa of Jesus

8:00AM Marion DeCagaldo

Emil Ameirsano

Wed. 10/16 Sts. Hedwig & Margaret Mary Alacoque

8:00AM Martina Sullivan

Thur. 10/17 St. Ignatius of Antioch

8:00AM Theresa Katzara

Fri. 10/18 St. Luke

8:00AM Eugene Murawski

Sat. 10/19 Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues

4:00PM Vigil William & Matilda Dronigke

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sun. 10/20

8:00AM Anna Whalen

10:00AM Our Parishioners

11:30AM George De Worth

SHRINE CANDLES 10/18/2019

BLESSED MOTHER SACRED HEART

Emily Almeida (Healing)� � Carol & Franz Hruschka� �

Kenneth Matulonis� � � John & Marion Casale�

Frank Matulonis, Jr. & Sr � Bruce Cohorsky�

Torra Family� � � Rose & Michael Copertino�

Lucy Trackim� � The Ortmann/Giangulano Fam.�

Bob Conway� � � Bernard Joyce�

George & Dorothy Schnepf� � William Poulsen�

Alphonse & Donna Milano�

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Sara Marie Eastman, Peter and Michele Guaracci, Jus-

tin Kitchen, Gerard Kopchik, Justin Lurker, Col. William

McClary, Staff Sergeant Keith Zalasar �

BINGO SCHEDULE

Tuesday, October 15

th

, Mary Mo�a�Caller, Margaret Muir�Team

Leader, Kieran Quinn, Mariann Granrath, Hank Werte, Bob Amei-

orsano, Carolyn Stanton, Alice Sinatra, Theresa Orazi, Cake Bakers�

Theresa Orazi, Kathleen Costello, Alice Sinatra, Karen Shaffer, Marie

Amico, Judy Abner

LITURGICAL MINISTER’S SCHEDULE

Lector

Sat. 10/19 4:00PM K. Gallagher

Sun. 10/20 8:00AM C. Monis

10:00AM R. Indyke

11:30AM J. Hugelmeyer

Eucharistic Ministers

Sat. 10/19 4:00PM E. Lemmon, R. Derczo,

L. Derczo, H. Werte

Sun. 10/20 8:00AM S. Bowers, M. Motta,

K. D’Addario, B. Viater

10:00AM A. Botti, D. Farkas,

N. Belarmino, L. Quintana

11:30AM M. Hugelmeyer, M. Clifford,

A. Hogrebe, M. Repace

ALTAR SERVERS

Sat. 10/19 4:00PM M. Rowley, S. Rasimowicz,

C. Tisch

Sun. 10/20 8:00AM M. Zweidinger, C. Monis,

I. Ebner

10:00AM J. Kinsey, A. Lasek,

D. DeVotta,

11:30AM A. Villaluna, A. Terebetsky

Parishioner Prayer List

Ryan Aquire, John Allen, Emily Almeida, George Alusik, BZ, Sr.,

Madge Basil, Mark and Anthony Beluch, Robert Blumetti, Kyle Bolger,

Carl Booth, Herb Brier, Donna Sumpolec Bruno, Sylvia &

Michael Bourgeois, Brian Burns, Dulce Caliero, Carrissa,

Antonietta Carvana, Rosemarie Catena, Robert Caulfield, Chomicki

Family, Marie Christini, Ann Ciarrico, Michelle Cole, Hector Colon,

Charles Connolly, Gerilynn Crawford, Enrique Curbel, Linda Czaplicki,

Michael Cysani, Gary Davila, Grace DeVivo, Vincent Di Giorgio,

Pat DiMarco, Pamela Drotar, Jeff Eidson, Joseph Esteves, Marilyn Evan,

Kyle Fairhurst, Joann Foglia, Albert & Linda Foglia, Richard Fuentes,

Marion Fulloon, Frankie Gagliano, Lilian Galvano, Diana and

Jose Garcia, Daniela Giambrone, Barbara Golinski, Ann Groben,

Walter Hasting, Virginia Higgins, Carol Hila , Hanns Kozbial,

Nicholas Koptko, Barbara La Coco, Richard Lagripo, Anthony LaMotta,

Nick Lange, Faith Longstreet, Catherine Masher, Tiffany Masters,

Joan Modzelewski, Garry Maurath, Robert Matzura, Jeanne Michaloski,

Rose Muccilli, Irma Munez, Christina Naia, Adam Nowolzinski,

Nick Petrillo, Angel Pimentel, Sandra Lynn Place, Laura Poland,

Peter Reimann, Terry and Tara Risso, Joe Romanowski,

Florence Salerno, Frank Salerno, Julie Salerno, Lou Salerno,

Alfred Schimpf, Wayne Schmitt, Charlene Schnepf, Trish Shuller,

Edward Sprague, Perry Stio, Josephine Strittmatter, Betty Sullivan,

Julio Suarez, Jane Taylor, Lauren Teague, Ryan Terebetsky,

Paul Tornambe, Mike Vallillo, Alice Wade, Dan Weiss, Robert Wodarski,

Brian Zalasar, Vincent and Rita Zalasar and Marianne Zelizi

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October 13, 2019 - TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, �

Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday, a day when we celebrate

the truth that we Catholics are “bap7zed and sent” to be

missionaries in our own lives and also to the na7ons. �

�

Catholics worldwide are asked to recommit as missionaries

through prayer, par7cipa7on in the Eucharist and suppor7ng

the charitable needs of more than 1,100 mission dioceses and

countless other missions overseen by religious communi7es and

lay organiza7ons in the neediest places. Your prayers and

sacrificial gi"s will bring both prac%cal help and God’s love

where people face food uncertainty and violence, or where

local clergy and their parishioners face martyrdom. As God’s

people, we use this opportunity to help extend the Kingdom of

God on earth. �

�

Acts of kindness, including a daily remembrance of others in

prayer, ought to be the way we live. In the days prior to his

death this past July 26th, my own dad, Graham, a convert to the

faith, whispered to me, “every second counts”. I understood

this to mean that we should use our 7me and personal gi@s and

talents to help bring joy to all people placed in our path by God.�

I invited you to respond to our missionary call by giving

generously to the collec7on for the Society for the Propaga%on

of the Faith on World Mission Sunday. You will find a special

stewardship envelope in your parish packet marked “ World

Mission Sunday” or you may send your gi@ directly to my aDen-

7on at the Pon7fical Mission Socie7es, Diocese of Metuchen. �

�

The message of World Mission Sunday is a fresh and meaningful

today as for people of every age since the coming of our Savior,

Jesus Christ. I thank you for all you do on World Mission Sunday

and throughout the year in helping “bring the Gospel to

all” (Mark 16:15).�

In Christ Jesus Our Lord,�

Reverend John G. Hillier, Diocesan Director �

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METUCHEN CURSILLO WEEKEND

The Metuchen Cursillo Movement will be holding their next Cursillo Week-

end in the fall at the Blue Army Shrine in Asbury, NJ. The Women’s week-

end is scheduled for Nov. 14�17, 2019. The Men’s Weekend is TBA. Bishop

Checchio has called the Metuchen Cursillo Movement “ an international

Catholic Evangelical apostolate”, and has assigned Rev. Fr. John Primich as its

Spiritual Advisor. Cursillo means in Spanish “short course”, a short course in

Christianity. Cursillo Weekend is an “Encounter with Christ”. For details and

to download an application., log on to www.metcursillo.or you may contact

Lorri Casabianca 732�738�1796. �

�

2019 BLUE MASS

Thursday, October 17th at 10:30AM

Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi�

32 Elm Avenue, Metuchen�

Bishop James F. Checchio invites all to the Diocese of �

Metuchen’s 18th Annual Blue Mass honoring local, county, state and feder-

al law enforcement officials of all faiths who live and work in the diocese,

which includes Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties. For

info call 732�765�6438�

BINGO REQUEST

We are in need of items for “door prizes” at our weekly Bingo

games. Please note that we can only “give away” BRAND NEW

items. NOT USED (not even once) or damaged (not even slightly)

Please assist your parish in this major fundraiser by volunteering

once a month. Please call the rectory. Thank you for your support! �

ST. ANDREW ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

The Altar Rosary Society will be holding its next mee7ng at 7PM on

Monday, October 14th. It will begin with the “Living Rosary”, our

regular mee7ng will follow. We will have a guest speaker, Linda

Huff, from “Domes7c Violence.” All Ladies of the parish are invited. �

�

CAKE SALE: The Altar Rosary will be sponsoring a cake sale on �

October 26th/27th a@er all Masses. �

�

San Alfonso’s Retreat�

Anyone interested in San Alfonso’s retreat in Long Branch, NJ,

March 6�8, 2020 please call Carol at 732�634�7217. �

Christmas Cash 50/50 �

The Altar Rosary Society is selling Christmas Cash 50/50 7ckets a@er

all Masses.�

�

Christmas Bazaar

St. Andrew Altar Rosary Society will have their

annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7,

2019 in the Church hall from 10am�3pm. There

will be food, cra@s, raffles, a white elephant table,

and of course, Santa. We also have vendors with a

nice selec7on of items for sale. If any vendor is interested in having

a table, please contact Ginger at 732�259�0242 (call or text).�

YOUTH GROUP

The Youth Group will be participating in the Crop

Walk to raise funds for hunger today, Sunday Oct.

13th. We will be meeting at the White Presbyterian

Church on Rahway Avenue in Woodbridge at

12:45PM. Youth Group members, their family and

friends are invited to participate in this community

service activity. For more information, contact

jaamyouthministry4@gmail.com.�

�

The next Youth Group meeting w il l take place

on October 20, 2019 from 1PM to 2:30PM at St.

James Church, Woodbridge. All students in

grades 6th through 12 are welcome to come and

join in the fun!

Saint Andrew Choir Prac�ce �

Choir prac�ce will resume on Thursdays at 7:15PM.�

New Parishioners are always welcome! See Sean

Plante a$er any Mass or come Thursday at 7:15PM for

more informa�on�

MASS FOR HEALING

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH

436 Port Reading Avenue, Port Reading

All are welcome! Problems concerning:

Mental-Emotional-Physical-Spiritual

Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7PM

For info call-732-634-1403

ST. JAMES, WOODBRIDGE �

Library Spider Spree

Halloween Stories, Cra�s, & Snacks�

Friday, October 25th�

Invi�ng children turning 3 yrs of age by Oct. 31, 2019�5yrs.�

9:30AM �10:30AM�

St. James School, 341 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge�

For more informa�on please call 732�634�0500 ext, 300

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH

TRICKY TRAY

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

At Most Holy Rosary Church�

Msgr. Gambino Hall, 625 Florida Grove Road,�

Hopelawn, NJ�

Doors Open 12:00. Admission is $15 (Adults Only)�

For more informa6on & 6ckets call Parish Office: 732

�826�4859 or email gstrickytray@gmail.com �

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ST. HELENA’S

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

St. Helens School Auditorium�

930 Grove Avenue, Edison�

November 2nd from 9AM�3PM�

Handmade cra1ers from Wood to Wool, Jewelry, �

Accessories. Many types of Vendors, 50/50 Tickets being

Sold, Great Food and much more!!! �

�

�

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES�

ARE YOU RETIRED? DO YOU HAVE A CDL LICENSE?�

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRIVE A SCHOOL BUS? �

(with bus aide at all mes) �

Hours are approximately an hour in the morning and 2

hours in the a1ernoon. We will train and pay for license.

We need someone as a subs9tute or “as needed basis. If

you are interested or have any ques9ons, please contact

Frank Cacace at 732�754�8401 (Director, St. Anthony of

Padua) �

�

LIFE CHOICES

Life Choices Resource Center, a pro�life pregnancy center

in Middlesex County is seeking a part�9me (10 Hours)

Nurse Manager. A paid posi9on, volunteers welcome. �

Du9es include review pa9ent records, chaperone exams,

offer counsel, educa9on & referrals to pa9ents.�

Reply to Rosanda Grau at lifechoices@optonline.org�

Or call 732�516�0911 (24/7)�

St. Andrew Church Ministries

Sign-up!

Name_____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

Phone (home)_______________________ (cell) __________________________

E-mail_____________________________________________________________

Lord, what do you want me to do for you???

____Pro-Life ____ Vocations

Committee

____ Altar Servers (Grade 3 and up)

____ Altar Rosary Society

____ Eucharistic Ministers

_____ Lectors

____ Choir ____ RCIA

____ St. Vincent de Paul Society ____ Youth Group (Grade 6th-12th)

____ Healing Hearts Bereavement Group (Facilitator workshop required)

____ Knights of Columbus

___ Parish Representative for Diocesan Masses & functions

____ Evangelization Committee

____ Bingo-especially callers and team members (once a month)

Please return the completed form in the collection basket

on Sunday or give it to a member of the pastoral board in the back of

the church…. You may also mail it to the rectory. We will soon con-

tact you. Thank you for your participation in our Parish family!!!

Pilgrimage to Southern Italy and Sicily

Palermo, Selinunte, Agrigento, Siracusa, Mt. Etna, Taormina, Messina, San Gio-

vanni Rotondo, Mont Sant’Angelo and Rome

including a Papal Audience. Nov. 3-13, 2020 $3479.00 per person

Included: superior hotels, most meals, gov. taxes, professional guides, tour es-

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Dear parishioners,

In the Gospel of the Healing of the Lepers

Jesus comments, “None but this foreigner

returned to give thanks.” God is aware of a

thankful heart. A thankful heart does not have

room for complaining. Everything

becomes a gift. We are entering into harvest

time, which is a season of gratitude. Gratitude is a way of showing our need for God, for every good gift comes from

his hands. We are dependent upon God for everything, though at times we live our lives with little thought of him, for-

getting even at times to thank Him for the food before us. The first thing we should give thanks for is salvation in Jesus

Christ, for by his bloodshed he has redeemed the world. The second aspect of thankfulness is that is shows our need

for one another. We are helped by others along the way. A note of thanks means a lot to our brothers and sisters and

is a source of encouragement for them. Though many do not expect thanks it opens our heart to be more human,

more giving and loving.

Thank you for being good parishioners, for your love and devotion. And above all for your patience and commitment to

help our parish grow in true Christian charity. Thank you for your presence at Mass when we offer the Eucharist,

Eucharistos” (eu=Good; charis, grace, favor) means to show grace and favor, or in other words to “give thanks.”

What better way to offer thanks is there than to gather around the Altar of the Lord.

With a thankful heart,

Fr. David

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