SAINT ANDREW PARISH 120 WASHINGTON AVENUE • WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07675

June 28, 2020

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Phone 201-666-1100 Fax 201-722-1432

Emergency Line 201-523-4133

Email ---- parishinfo@standrewcc.com

Web --------------- www.standrewcc.com

Welcome! 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PHASE III

Come celebrate the Lord’s Supper with us! Our regular Sunday Mass schedule is:

Saturdays – 5:00 pm

Sundays – 8:00 am, 10:30am, 12:15 pm, 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Confession will be offered on Saturday at 4:00 pm in north vestibule or outdoors.

Live streaming of our daily Masses will continue. As for Sunday Mass, we will live stream the Saturday vigil at 5:00 pm and the Spanish Mass on Sunday at 7:00 pm. All will be viewable on our Facebook page and later through our website so those unable to attend may connect spiritually with our faith community. The English Mass can also be seen on WCTV on Sunday at 10:00 am

and 2:00 pm on Optimum Channel 77 and Verizon Fios Channel 24.

Guidelines for Mass

-FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE during Mass, private prayer &Confession.

-We currently have hand sanitizers and wipes at Church but please do bring your own if you can.

-Please follow the usher’s direction as you enter the Church. We have carefully set up the Church so that each individual or family group will be at least 6 feet away from any other.

-When coming forward to receive the Body of Christ, please wear a mask and keep appropriate distancing.

**For more information from the Archdiocese regarding what to expect as you prepare to return to Mass, please view this video entitled “Welcome Back – Bienvenidos de vuelta” **

Sunday, June 28 8:00 am Kathy Pontillo – Paul & Marie Zeller

10:30 am Justine Conant – DeRobertis Family

12:15 pm Kathryn Arnold – Gasparic Family

7:00 pm Cipriano Aviles – Islas & Ambrocio Family

Monday, June 29

9:00 am Gary Jones – Denise Salto

Tuesday, June 30

9:00 am Kathy Pontillo – Gloria DiCocco

Wednesday, July 1 9:00 am Kathy Pontillo – Joan Ender & family

Thursday, July 2

9:00 am Kathy Pontillo – Enza DeBari

Friday, July 3

9:00 am

Saturday, July 4

9:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mastellone - Family

5:00 pm Kurian Malika - Family

Sunday, July 5

8:00 am Bill Kelly – Joan & Don Weinpahl

10:30 am Rosanna Esteban – Blesie Marcos

12:15 pm Charles Fitzsimmons – Fran & Bob Yates

7:00 pm Charlie Canaan – Canaan Family

MEMORIALS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 28 In Loving Memory Of

Church Wine

Lil & Jim Moir Requested by Fran Kilgallen

ONLINE GIVING WeShare is a platform for parishioners to

use for electronically donating their treasure

to St. Andrew. You choose when and how

you donate-weekly, monthly, through your checking account or

a credit card. You are in total control of your treasure and you

don’t have to worry about remembering the envelopes. It’s a

wonderful tool for St. Andrew to forecast revenue and

efficiently manage the church’s future expenses for facility

repairs and maintenance. If you use WeShare – thank you. If

not, please consider and pray about using this efficient and

simple way of donating your treasure to St. Andrew. Please

click here to access WeShare. God bless you! Without you we

could not implement Jesus’ mission at St. Andrews. Any

questions please call Jim Kenny

(201) 666-1100.

Thank you so much to everyone for being generous in this

very difficult time. We appreciate that you have been able

to continue with your charitable donations by mail, by

dropping them off, through electronic giving, and our

GoFundMe page. Here are the figures for the latest weekly

collections.

COLLECTIONS Easter

YTD (all

sources)

June

20/21

Collection $11,165.00 $5,801.00

Repairs $1,065.00

Electronic $2,615.00

GoFundMe $350.00

Total $11,165.00 $9,831.00

Budget $28,000.00 $10,000.00

Surplus/Deficit $16,835.00 $169.00

Mass Intentions

Even though Parish offices are still closed, please

know that it is still easy to have a Mass offered

for a deceased loved one or for an intention for

the living. We can also mail a Mass card on your

behalf. Email or call the office and we will get

right back to you.

Schedule for Week of June 27-July 4

All will be held in the Church.

Saturday, June 27

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Private Prayer

4:00pm Confession

5:00pm Mass

Sunday, June 28

8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 7:00 pm

(Spanish) Mass

Monday, June 29- Saturday, July

9:00 am Mass

Private Prayer will take place after Mass

until 10:30 am except for Saturday (3:00

pm – 5:00 pm).

A Prayer for Independence Day

Guide Us as we work together to build a society in which everyone has the opportunity to live with

dignity and hope. Help us to be witnesses of Christ’s love by practicing charity and promoting

justice and peace throughout the world. Strengthen us with fortitude to choose the values of our faith as we exercise our responsibility as citizens. Inspire us

to build a world of greater respect for human life and dignity. Restore us when our spirit grows

weary and bless us in our journey home to You. Amen

July is the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Our Lord.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In a few days it will be July 4th, and we’ll hear these words in the Opening "Collect" Prayer at Mass on Independence Day, as we celebrate our freedom:

Father of all nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth….

This will be a bit of a different July 4th! For some it will be a chance to gather a little more freely for a barbecue, or go to a pool or beach. At the same time, we are in the midst of a national drama that causes us to ask deeply, what is this country about? What have we done with our freedom?

So let’s pray with with the question: free for what? We’re not simply free from something, but free for something!

First and foremost, we became free from being hindered in the free practice of the faith; we became free for religious practice! And we became free to respect the dignity of every life, for every life is created by God; every life is deserving of the same and equal respect – and that dignity and respect extend from conception until natural death, and must likewise be affirmed and lived at every point in between.

In the midst of much national self-examination, especially as we consider what may need to change in law to make this true, we do well to consider the laws we have and those contemplated against the 3 standards of what constitutes a “just law”:

First, it must promote the common good – that is, it must be good for all, not just for some, members of society;

Second, equality of proportion: the burden of the law’s fulfillment must be shared by all members of society in proportion to their means (e.g. a progressive tax)

Third, it must not exceed the power of its human authors. No human authority can declare what is morally evil to be good; what is objectively false, to be true.

Take to heart Saint Augustine’s injunction 1,600 years ago: “An unjust Law is no Law at all!”

We don’t have to look far to see that some of our federal and state laws are, in fact, unjust laws, and thus, “no law at all.” These are laws that fail to guarantee the dignity of life at every moment or fail to guarantee the integral unity and dignity of the human body as well as the soul.

At the same time, as brothers and sisters, we encourage and support each person, who struggles in any area touched by such “laws,” in their dignity as beloved children of God, with our love and concrete help on a path that is life-giving and joyful, that is authentically true, beautiful and good. God bless you all!

Fr. Joe

Please Pray For…

“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, Leonora Paul,

Lee Ann Fernino, Gilda Gilmartin, Barbara & Dave Stewart,

Bob Tropila, Michael Bodtman, Cathy Wojcicki,

Helen Stipo, Vinny Ficarra, Diane Mariconti, Jean Neary,

Vinnie Covello, Craig Carosella, Lillian Moore,

Joe Koppinger, Sean Cresci, John McLaughlin,

Lombardi Family, Ed Marlow, Mary Kenny,

McLean Ambrogio, Carmina Sclafani, Brian Fitzpatrick,

Anna Grisoni, Louise Pacos, Diane Pirerra, Denise Cacace,

Salvatore Cavera, William Clare, Juliana Ingocllinera,

Therese Najarian, Kathy Gacheny, Christine Hubinger,

John McNeill, Elaine DeRobertis, Stephen Pulver,

Marge Pronovost, Bob Horvath, Joan Stalb,

Nancy Corbett, Maureen Daly, Florence Cerrato,

John Cappella, Frank & Dawn Bottini, Larry Magliocchetti,

Duhmed Mesa, Maria Ponzo, Bill Potts, Brandy Luderer,

Dan DiFabio,John Michael Crowe, Patrick Devine,

Emma Lobby, John Chambers, Ed & Judy Murtagh,

Sister Nilda Flores, Kathy Hedley, Albert Marsico,

Lucia Ciccaglione, Doris Paseler

“A time to mourn” For those who have died especially:

Cipriano Aviles, Kathy Pontillo, Regina Winsick,

Mary Rebish, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Martha Sierra

“A time for peace” For those serving in the Armed Forces, especially:

Alma & Michael Baffa, Dillon Heyliger and Jeffrey Gum,

Scott Pomygalski

“If today, you hear His voice…”

For our parishioners studying for the priesthood/ diaconate

Pedro Soriano, Seminarian. Paul Zeller, Diaconate candidate

The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Evangelization welcomes all parishioners to partake in a new 7-week series entitled “Kick Start Evangelization in Your Parish”. Each week corresponding links to that week’s session will be provided. Through these sessions, it is the Archdiocese’s prayer, that every participant will become more deeply rooted in their faith and have a greater confidence in their ability to share that faith with others.

Here is the information for: Session 1: Evangelization Session 2: Conversion Session3: The Church

Attention Parishioners: Our Food Pantry supplies are getting quite low. Please consider donating towards this important ministry to our community. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to drop off non-perishable food in the lobby of the Parish Center during the day. Below is a list of items our food pantry is in need of:

Paper Products, Crackers Peanut butter, Jelly, Pancake Mix, Syrup

Cookies, Brownie Mix, Jello Canned Fruit, Cereal,

Health Products Supermarket gifts card are welcomed, too.

If you would like to donate perishable items, please send us an email to parishinfo@standrewcc.com

and we can let you know how to do that . Food Pantry “Drive-Thru” Distribution will take place this Thursday, July 2 from 6:45-7:45pm.

Religious Education

While we have yet to receive the “all clear”, we

are proceeding with our Faith Formation

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year.

Please use the link above to complete your

registration. Then, mail your registration form to:

St. Andrew Catholic Church

Attn: Maura Roem

120 Washington Avenue

Westwood, NJ 07675

Pope Francis’ Prayer to the Virgin Mary

for Protection and Hope

O, Mary You always shine on our path

as a sign of salvation and of hope.

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,

who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain,

keeping your faith firm.

You, Salvation of the People,

know what we need,

and we are sure you will provide

so that, as in Cana of Galilee,

we may return to joy and to feasting

after this time of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love,

to conform to the will of the Father

and to do as we are told by Jesus,

who has taken upon himself our sufferings

and carried our sorrows

to lead us, through the cross,

to the joy of the resurrection.

Amen.

Under your protection,

we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of who we are in trial,

but deliver us from every danger,

O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: 2 Kings 4:8‑11, 14‑16a A woman in Shunem believed strongly in the holiness of the prophet Elisha. To reward her, Elisha promised that she and her aging husband would, within the year, be the parents of a son. Second Reading: Romans 6:3‑4, 8‑11 Paul explains to the Romans that by immersion in water at baptism, they “die” to their sins; by rising from the water, they rise from “death and sin” to new life in Christ. Gospel: Matthew 10:37‑42 With simplicity, Jesus tells his apostles that everyone should love him above all others ‑‑ father, mother, son or daughter. He adds, “He who welcomes you, welcomes me.”

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS SUNDAY, JULY 5 1ST READING: Zec 9:9-10

2ND READING: Rom 8:9, 11-13

GOSPEL: Mt 11:25-30

Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe

You

are in the Blessed Sacrament.

I love you above all things,

and I long for You in my soul.

Since I can not now receive You,

sacramentally,

come at least spiritually in my heart.

As though You have already come.

I embrace You and unite myself entirely to

You;

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Readings for the Week

You can find these readings on the United States

Conference of Catholic Bishops website.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday

2Kgs 4:8-11,14-16a; Rom 6:3-4,8-11; Mt 10:37-

42

Monday Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday Am 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Mt 8:23-27

Wednesday Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Mt 8:28-34

Thursday Am 7:10-17; Mt 9:1-8

First Friday Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29

First Saturday Am 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17

In today’s Gospel reading Jesus says that if we love

anyone more than we love Him we are not worthy of

Him. What He means is that we need to keep God first

in our lives. How do we keep God first in our lives? We

can start by talking to Him as soon as we start our day.

We can tell Him we love Him and offer our day to Him.

We can be kind and helpful to others. We can make sure

we attend Mass.

Sunday Readings

1st Reading 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a

2nd Reading Rom 6:3-4, 8-11

Gospel Matthew 10:37-42

Adult Question: What does this Gospel teach you about

the cost of discipleship and how does it relate to your experience so far? Child’s Question: How can you live as a follower

of Jesus?

Things to do during the month of July with your family:

-Have a special prayer time to ask for God’s guidance for our country and its people.

-Grab some blocks or Legos and create unique buildings and other creations for St. Thomas the Apostle’s feast day on July 3rd. He is the patron saint of architects.

-Make empty tomb rolls as a reminder of Saint Mary Magdalene being present to see the empty tomb and Christ resurrected. Her feast day is July 22nd.

-Go fishing or play a round of Go Fish in honor of Saint James the Apostle who was a fisherman. His feast day is July 25th.

-Plan a visit or a zoom meeting with grandparents or grandparent figures to celebrate the feast day of Saints Anne and Joachim, grandparents of Jesus. Their feast day is July 26th.

-Saint Martha used hospitality as a way to serve Jesus and others. Prepare a treat for someone special. Her feast day is July 29th.

Last week’s answers to the Catholic IQ question: Today we continue with the liturgical season of Ordinary time. During Ordinary time, we hear about the teachings of Jesus. The color, green, is a symbol of Ordinary time.

Create a poster, sign or drawing to hang in your home to reflect the following:

Anyone who welcomes you, welcomes me.

Tabernacle- is one of the most

distinctive fixtures in the church. It is

a box or cabinet made of gold in the

front of the church. You will find a

red vigil lamp lighted by it. This

cabinet contains the “holy of holies”,

Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist.

Can you find the Tabernacle in our

church?

Trinity Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Resurrection Holy Spirit consecration

apostle disciple