SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH June 6, 2021

36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

Rev. Juan C. Gaviria

Parish Administrator

Rev. Kenneth R. Kolibas

Parochial Vicar

Deacon Patrick Smith

Kim Bohinski-Smith

PCL/Pastoral Asst.

Patricia Bisignano Administrative Asst.

Daily Mass Schedule Morning Prayer

Monday - Friday 8:15 am Weekday Mass

Monday - Friday 8:30 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 2:00 pm (Sp.) Adoration

Thursdays 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Confession

Saturday: 3:00 pm or by appointment

Knights of Columbus Council #6336

83 E. Lincoln Avenue, Monroe 1st & 3rd Monday of every month 8:00pm

St. James Columbiettes

2nd Wednesday of every month 7:00 pm except July & August

HALL RENTAL AVAILABLE 732-521-3366

Food Pantry Donation First Sunday of every month

Music Ministry

Lucas Barkley - Director of Music

George Cole - Cantor

St. James Cemetery

Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp For more information please contact the Rectory

PLOTS AVAILABLE

Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people.

Parish Office: 732-521-0100 Religious Education: 732-521-1188 Fax: 732-521-8287

Email: jamestheless1880@gmail.com Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

Office Hours: Monday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.

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A message from Fr Juan C. Gaviria

Today, the second Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate a second solemnity, which marks our return to Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar. Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. At one time, this day was called Corpus Christi, the Latin words for “the Body of Christ.” In the most recent revision of our liturgical rites, the name for this day is expanded to be a more complete reflection of our Eucharistic theology.

In our reading for today, we read the account of the Last Supper found in the Gospel of Mark. It begins with the instructions that Jesus gave to his disciples to prepare their Passover celebration. It then goes on to give an account of the Last Supper. On this Sunday, however, our Lectionary reading omits the verses between these two passages; in those omitted verses we hear Jesus predict his betrayal by one of his disciples.

The Gospel of Mark describes Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples as a celebration of the Jewish feast of Passover. The Jewish celebration of Passover is a memorial to and a ritual participation in the defining moment of Israel’s history. It celebrates God’s deliverance of his people from slavery in Egypt. The Passover meal includes many ritually important elements, such as unleavened bread, lamb, and bitter herbs. Each food item recalls an aspect of the Exodus event. The instructions for the preparation of this meal are carefully prescribed in the Law of Moses. It is a central obligation of the Jewish faith tradition to celebrate this meal and to give thanks to God for his deliverance and protection.

In the description of the Passover meal found in today’s Gospel, however, Mark omits many elements of the Jewish Passover meal. Instead, he describes only those elements he believes to be most essential to the Christian Eucharist: Jesus took bread, blessed the bread, broke the bread, and shared it with his disciples. Similar words and actions follow as Jesus shares the chalice with his disciples. This bread now shared is Jesus’ own body. Those who drink from the chalice are invited to share in a new covenant which will be sealed by Jesus’ own blood. Mark’s Eucharistic theology looks forward to the Kingdom of God that Jesus inaugurates.

The Gospel for today reminds us that the Eucharist is a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. We believe that Jesus is truly present to us in the elements of bread and wine. Each time we celebrate this sacrament, we prepare for the Kingdom of God. This celebration, as the Second Vatican Council taught us, is the source and summit of the Christian life.

Una carta de Rev Juan C. Gaviria

Hoy, el segundo domingo luego de Pentecostés, celebramos otra solemnidad, la cual marca nuestro retorno al Tiempo Ordinario en el calendario litúrgico. Hoy celebramos la solemnidad del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo. Esta celebración se llamaba antes Corpus Christi, palabras en latín que significan cuerpo y sangre de Cristo.

Escuchamos hoy el relato de la última cena del evangelio de San Marcos. Empieza la narración con algunas instrucciones que Jesús da a sus discípulos para prepararlos para la fiesta de la Pascua.

El evangelio de San marcos describe la manera como Jesús celebró la última cena con sus discípulos, como una fiesta Judía de la Pascua. Dicha fiesta judía era un recuerdo de un ritual sobre la participación en un momento definitivo en la historia de Israel. Celebramos el momento cuando Dios libera a su pueblo de la esclavitud de Egipto. El rito de la Pascua incluye elementos muy importantes como el pan sin levadura, el cordero y las hierbas amargas. Cada alimento nos recuerda un aspecto del evento del libro del Éxodo. Esta fiesta es central en la tradición de fe de los judíos para celebrar esta cena y dar gracias a Dios por la liberación y la protección.

En la descripción de la cena de Pascua, San Marcos omite los elementos de la cena de la Pascual Judía. En su lugar, el describe solo los elementos que él considera esenciales para la Eucaristía Cristiana: Jesús toma el pan y lo bendice, y lo comparte con sus discípulos. Palabras y acciones similares usa Jesús al compartir el cáliz con sus discípulos. El pan que comparte es su propio cuerpo. Aquellos que beben el vino del mismo cáliz, son invitados a compartir en una nueva alianza que se sellará con la sangre de Jesús.

El evangelio para hoy nos recuerda que la Eucaristía es un recuerdo del sacrificio de Cristo en la cruz. Creemos que Jesucristo está verdaderamente presente en los elementos del pan y del vino. Cada vez que celebramos este sacramento, preparamos el Reino de Dios. Esta celebración, como nos enseña el Concilio Vaticano II, es la fuente y cumbre de la vida cristiana.

MINISTRIES

Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Sponsors and Godparents: Church law mandates that a sponsor for baptism and confirmation be an active Confirmed Catholic. An active Catholic is a parishioner who is registered, attends Mass weekly, contributes to the support of the church, is in a valid Catholic marriage (if married), and leads a life compatible with Church teaching. We can only write letters of eligibility for parishioners who meet these criteria. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Parishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. Religious Education Classes: To register for Religious Education classes, please contact our PCL, Kim Bohinski-Smith at 732-521-1188 RCIA: Adults inquiring about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter.

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MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK

MONDAY, JUNE 7 8:30 AM + MEMORIAL SOCIETY TUESDAY, JUNE 8 8:30 AM + DOMINIC & JOSEPHINE NICASTRO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 8:30 AM + TOM KEATING THURSDAY, JUNE 10 8:30 AM + MICHAEL TARVER FRIDAY, JUNE 11 8:30 AM + NICHOLAS COLAMUSSI SATURDAY, JUNE 12 4:00 PM + LOUIS A DIPIERRO

SUNDAY, JUNE 13 8:00 AM + PASQUALE GRANATA 10:00 AM + ROSALIE & SYLVESTER SERPE 2:00 PM + SAMUEL BENAVIDES

READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Week of June 7th

MONDAY/ LUNES- WEEKDAY

359: 2 Cor 1:1-7 Ps 34:2-9 Mt 5:1-12 TUESDAY/MARTES-WEEKDAY

360: 2 Cor 1:18-22 Ps 119:129-133, 135 Mt 5:13-16 WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES -WEEKDAY

361: 2 Cor 3:4-11 Ps 99:5-9 Mt 5:17-19 THURSDAY/JUEVES - WEEKDAY 362: 2 Cor 3:15—-4:1, 3-6 Ps 85:9ab, 10-14 Mt 5:20-26

FRIDAY/VIERNES - THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS 171: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9 (Ps) Is 12:2-6 Eph 3:8-12, 14-19 Jn 19:31-37 SATURDAY/SÁBADO - IMMACUALTE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

364: 2 Cor 5:14-21 Ps 103:1-4, 9-12 573: Lk 2:41-51 SUNDAY/DOMINGO- 11TH/ORDINARY TIME

92: Ez 17:22-24 Ps 92:2-3, 13-16 2 Cor 5:6–-10 Mk 4:26-34

Prayers for the Sick Week 1: Finnley Hanway, Trent Powers,

Peggy Schiller, Bill Sharp, Elizabeth “Betty” Zelasko

Week 2: Ryan Perlson, Diane Rojek, Ann

Sorrentino, Deidra Vogue

Week 3:

Week 4: Rev. Michael Kottar, Gianni Mazza,

Kerry Anne Wolfe, Patti Zielsdorf, Emily Zukowski Names on the Sick List will be included for four (4) weeks. After the four weeks names will be removed. To add someone to the list please call the rectory or send an email to: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

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St. James the Less Memorial Society The following names have been enrolled in the St. James Memorial Society by their loved ones. On the first Monday

of each month they will be remembered at Mass. If you would like to add someone to the list, please call or visit

the Rectory. A name that has been bolded in red with an (*) depicts a name that is up for renewal this month.

You must renew by the 20th day of the renewal month.

Charles,Tim and Eddie Ashley Michael Garvey George J. Nesser

Richard and Bruce Ashley Robert Garvey III Dominic & Josephine Nicastro

Henry Barry Robert Garvey Jr. Joan O'Callahan

Steven Basarab Dr Joseph Giacona, MD O'Neill & Moran Families

Helen & Steve Basarab Michael & Kathleen Grant Anita & Bob Pessolano

Maryann Beckmeyer Elizabeth & Michael Halpin The Pessolano & Marino Families

Samuel Benavides Antoinette "Toni" Hart Cidio & Julia Petretti

Andrew Blake Anne Henn Pistone & LoPinto Families

John & Rosa Bohinski Jocelyn Holland Frank & Ceil Popowski

Charles & Loretta Bohinski Al Iannacone Peter Presto

Desmond Bones Alphonse & Frances Iannacone Thomas Pugner

William & Rosemary Braun Frances Kane William & Una Quigley

Cathy & Bill Buettner Frank J. Kane Catherine Riley

Gennaro Camello Ellsworth & Kane Families Richard Rizzo

Nicole Campbell Fahed & Elizabeth Kazoun Thomas Ryan

Robert & Mona Campbell Keating & Burke Families Marion Routé

John Cantone Eric J. Knoll Schiller-Dran Families

Cheryl Wafford Carrao Alex Kous Margaret & Leo Schultz

Angelo Cino Frank Korzenko Evelyn Sebanes

Cerulo & Olympia Families Ruth Krahe Buettner & Raymond Krahe Andrew Shea

Joseph & Eleanor Corrente John & Elizabeth Kress Anna Sikorski

Eleanor Wetzel Cross Jane Lanza Sr. Helen Sikorski

Irma Marina Cueva Cruzado John Laresch Judy Wetzel Stevenson

John Cryan, MD Richard B. Lawlor Ed & Cecelia Sudowsky

Margaret Delaney Cryan MD Betty & Art Lederer Janine Sudowsky

Patricia McConkey Cryan Stanley & Evelyn Lester Philip Sudowsky

Saul Cubillos Raymond & Rose Luberecki Rev. Msgr. John Szymanski

Anthony & Mary D'Albero Luis Lugo Thomas Tolve

Richard Dallas Constanza Magliulo Carmelo & Anna Vairo

Janet de lorimier Joseph Marano Kenneth A Van Riper

Tina Giacona DeFranco Michael W Marano Luz Belen Vazquez

Michael & Vera DeMarco The Marano & Pietri Families Eleanor & Floyd Vivaldo

Philip DeZago Juana Lugo Marrero Kathleen Vivaldo

Rev. Kevin P Duggan Eda Mecchi Elizabeth Vivaldo

Margaret Duggan Gerard Mennona John & Minnie Walker

Desi & Sean Dunne Joseph & Eleanor Mennona Thomas & Briege Walker

Michael Elias Don Mercado Raymond S. Warchol

George & Alice Emery George & Frances Milione Walter & Florence Wawrzynski

Andrew & Jessie Fletcher Chet Modzelewski Kenneth Westcott

James J Florek Joan & Edwin Moke Jr. Grace Wetzel

Rosa & Miguel Fragoso Mary S. & John Montalto Henry & Sophie Wetzel

Philip Furnari & Family Deceased Members of Mt. Carmel Society Abigail Zapanta

Pietro & Marianna Garibaldi Madeline Murray Patricia Zipf

Fred Gabriel Robert & Nicholas Napoliello

HYMNS: Processional: At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing Offertory: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Communion: Soul of My Savior Recessional: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

The Sanctuary Candle that will be lit during our Eucharistic Celebration this week is in memory of Fred Gabriel. This is a loving gift from Lina Mercado.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal Update As of June 1, 2021: Parish Goal: $80,000.00 Pledged: $42,255.00 # of Pledges: 173 Percent of goal: 52.8% Please consider making a pledge to this very important endeavor. All pledges are deeply appreciated; big or small!

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS 1st collection: $ 3,975 In this time of stress and uncertainty, we ask our parishioners to continue to send in their weekly offerings as their means allow. St James the Less Parish is totally dependent upon the generosity of its parishioners as our bills have not gone away during this pandemic. Our weekly budget is approximately $8500. We would like to thank all our parishioners who continue to send in their envelopes. We appreciate your support. If you are participating in mass online, you can mail your envelopes to the rectory. Every little bit helps. Thank you!

PARISH INTENTION

In June we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. Let us pray that all faithful Catholics will respect the “real presence” of Jesus by only receiving the Eucharist when in the state of grace, that is, free from grave sin. Cor 11:27

Ministry Schedule June 12th/13th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister

Saturday 4:00pm

P. Hughes R. Iannancone

Sunday 8:00am

S. Rudy D. Halpin

10:00am J. Malet A. Demetzky

QUO VADIS DAYS June 22 - 24, 2021

Young men ages 14-17

You’re invited to spend three days living praying and interacting with priests, seminarians and faith-filled teens your own age. The days will include dynamic talks, a visit from Bishop Checchio, sports and activities, prayer, small group discussion and so much more. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e e m a i l quovadis@diometuchen.org.

MASS OBLIGATION

The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning this weekend. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith. The obligation does not apply to: • those who are ill • hose who have reason to believe that they were

recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness

• those confined to their home, hospital or nursing facility

• those with serious underlying health conditions If you are unsure or have questions about attending please contact the parish office. For more information please visit our website.