SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

January 22, 2017

Pastoral Staff

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.

Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month. Baptismal classes are held the second Sunday of every month. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 year s of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. 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: Par ishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquir ing 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.

Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.

36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0100 Fax: 732-521-8287 Email: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor

Monsignor John B. Szymanski, PA, VGE Weekend Assistant

Deacon Patrick Smith

Kim Bohinski-Smith Parish Catechetical Leader/ Pastoral Asst.

Patty Bisignano

Administrative Assistant

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, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Confession

Saturday: 3:00 pm

Altar Rosary Society and Miraculous Medal Novena

First Thursday of the Month: 7:00 pm

Adult Choir Thursday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spanish Choir First Tuesday of the Month 8:00 pm

Knights of Columbus Council #6336 83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg

First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm 732-521-3366

St. James Columbiettes 2nd Thursday of every month

7:00 pm

Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall

Food Pantry Donation

First Sunday of every month

Music Ministry Kevin Daly - Director of Music

Raelee Gold - Cantor

St. James Cemetery Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp

For more information please contact the Rectory

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-Th

Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

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Collections

Offertory $ 9,221.00 2nd Collection $ 1,632.00

I’ve lost track of the Catholic trivia. I’ll have to get it back on track: “Catholic” means “Universal”. One of the four marks of the true Church: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. Let’s go over these. We say this at the Creed at Mass every Sunday. The Church is One because it is the Body of Christ. By our Baptism we are made beloved children of God and members of Christ Body which is the Church. To build each other up on earth by following Christ’s commandment to love God above all and each other as He loved us. The Church is Holy. This is something which we wonder at. Individually we may not think of ourselves as holy. In fact, those people who I think of as very holy think of themselves as sinners. Saint Mother Teresa was an example of someone who considered herself the chiefest and worse of sinners even though everybody else considered her a living saint. The point is that Christ is holy and so the Church is made holy by his presence and by His grace we strive to be holy. The Church is Catholic. It is universal. Just look around on Sundays at Mass. There may be people from all continents, except maybe Antarctica. That is universal. That is a specific mark of the Roman Catholic Church because it is not a national Church, yet it is made up of many nations. Jesus told the Apostles: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Mt 28:19-20. It is through the preaching and missionary work of the Apostles that the Church is Catholic as well as one and holy. The successors of the Apostles, the Bishops are a direct link to the Apostles and the teaching and promises of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Built on the foundation of the Holy Apostles, the Church is Apostolic. By the way, St Peter’s remains are directly under the main altar at St Peter’s Basilica on the Vatican Hill. At the Church of the Holy Apostles the relics of St Philip and St James the Less (our patron) are found. I had the opportunity to visit the crypt where our patron is buried and I prayed for all of our parishioners and our community.

Parish Intention of the Month As we begin this year with the love of Christ in our hearts, we pray that we may see each person

we meet as Jesus sees them.

A Message from Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

Gaetan Ames, Dolores Ball, Andrew Bianconano, Arlene Calabro, Evelyn, Bruno Chmiel, John Compoli, Fred Conforti, Connie Conover, Catherine Cryan, John Cryan, Gordon Demetzky, Jonathan DiPierro, Julianna Dubinsky, Baby Emily, Patrick Flynn, Evan Gunther, Toni Hart, Christine Harvey, Timothy Hilarczyk, Nikolai Hopkins, Gail Houck, Kathy Hunt, Julie Ico, Sophie Jasko, Rosemarie Kolessar, Angelina Lasala, Connie Lasala Venezia, Baby Sebastian Lattugga, Tanya & Matthew Laudien, Elwood Linsky, Savira Londy-Eiben, Richie Mackie, Louis Maggnotti, Joanne Manfre, Patsy Mannion, Michael Marano, Phyllis Mason, Jennie Martin, Ray McCarthy, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Catherine Bagarello Mondros, Evelyn Monte, Susan Mulligan, Laurie Musumeci, Michael Nichols, Phyllis Palfy, John Pariso, Lucille Poulin, Marilyn Rohrbach, Joseph Sabatino, Peggy Schiller, William C. Sharp, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, Kathleen Sinclair, Jean Stanchi, Veronica Starace, Jeanne Tobias Stearn, David Sternberg, Eleanor Szalus, Tommy Surace, Carmela Torres, Brian Walsh, John Walsh, Brian Ward, John Ward, Grace Wetzel Liz White and Elizabeth “Betty” Zelasko.

Prayers for the Sick

YEAR-END TAX STATEMENTS

If you would like a copy of your year-end tax statement, please contact the rectory secretary at 732-521-0100 or

send an email to: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

ATTENTION!

With the start of a new year, we will updating our “Prayer for the Sick” list. If you have someone on the list and would like to leave their name on it, please contact the rectory no later than February 1st.

HYMNS: Gathering: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light #596 Preparation: Christ Be Our Light #594 Communion: We Are the Light of the World #595; Panis Angelicus #369 Recessional: Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth #373

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

January 23rd: MONDAY/ LUNES 317: Heb 9:15, 24-28 Ps 98:1-6 Mk 3:22-30

January 24th: TUESDAY/MARTES 318: Heb 10:1-10 Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10-11

Mk 3:31-35

January 25th: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES

529: Acts 22:3-16 Ps 117:1-2 Mk 16:15-18

January 26th: THURSDAY/JUEVES

520: 2 Tm 1:1-8 Ps 96:1-3, 7-8, 10 320: Mk 4:21-25

January 27th: FRIDAY/VIERNES 321: Heb 10:32-39 Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40

Mk 4:26-34

January 28th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO

322: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 (Ps) Lk 1:69-75 Mk 4:35-41

January 29th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO 70: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13 Ps 146:6-10

1 Cor 1:26-31 Mt 5:1-12a

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Jan. 23rd to Sunday, Jan. 29th

Monday Weekday 8:30 am Robert Kolessar r/b Rosemarie Kolessar Tuesday St Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of Church 8:30 am Marion Routé r/b Harry Slover, brother Wednesday The Conversion of St Paul the Apostle 8:30 am Mary Quinn r/b Gene Horan Thursday St. Timothy and Titus, Bishops

8:30 am Marion Routé r/b her son Michael Friday Weekday 8:30 am Mary Lenci r/b Mr. & Mrs. Frank Meshowski Saturday St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor of Church 4:00 pm For the people of St James Sunday Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Marion Routé r/b her son, David 11:00 am Dominic Nicastro r/b daughters Connie & Angie 3:00 pm Tom Goletz r/b Bill & John O’Callaghan 5:00 pm Juana Alvarez r/b her family

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You Can Save Your Marriage!

Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages

Has your marriage become unloving or uncaring - your relationship grown cold, distant—thinking about a separation or divorce? Are you already

separated/divorced but (both of you) wish to try again—then the Retrouvaille program may help

you.

RETROUVAILLE (Rediscovery) sponsored by the Family Life Office/ Diocese of Metuchen

consists of a weekend experience for couples (no group discussions) with six follow-up sessions.

The next program begins the weekend of

February 10th—12th, 2017. All inquiries are confidential. For further information please call

the Family Life Office 732-243-4573, Rich & Annette Colasuonno 732-236-0671 or Tom & Pat

McTague 732-583-4468 evenings.

You’re Invited!

Life Choices Resource Center’s Annual Charity Banquet

“Grace & Glory”

Sunday, February 19, 2017 (4pm-8pm)

Pines Manor, Edison, NJ

INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Rev. Stephen Imbarrato “The Protest Priest”

Tickets are $65.00 per person

For more information call: (732) 516-0911

Or Download a Reply/Sponsor Form @ www.LifeChoicesRC.com

Booster & Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

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Se me perdió la pita de las curiosidades católicas, a ver si encuentro donde estaba: "Católica" significa "universal". Una de las cuatro marcas de la verdadera Iglesia: una, santa, católica y apostólica. Vamos a repasar estas marcas que decimos en el Credo en la misa todos los domingos. La Iglesia es Una porque es el Cuerpo de Cristo. Por nuestro Bautismo somos hechos hijos amados de Dios y miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo que es la Iglesia. Para edificarnos unos a otros en la tierra siguiendo el mandamiento de Cristo de amar a Dios sobre todo y los unos a los otros como Él nos amó. La Iglesia es Santa. Esto es algo que nos puede causar impresión. Individualmente no nos pensamos como santo. De hecho, aquellas personas que considero muy santos piensan que son pecadores. Santa Madre Teresa era un ejemplo de alguien que se consideraba a sí mismo la jefa y la peor de los pecadores, a pesar de que todos los demás la consideraban una santa viva. La verdad es que Cristo es santo y así la Iglesia es santificada por su presencia y por Su gracia nos esforzamos por ser santos. La Iglesia es Católica. Es universal. Basta con mirar alrededor los domingos en la Misa. Puede haber gente de todos los continentes, excepto tal vez Antártica. Eso es universal. Esa es una marca específica de la Iglesia Católica Romana porque no es una Iglesia nacional, pero está compuesta de muchas naciones. Jesús le dijo a los Apóstoles: "Por tanto, vayan y hagan discípulos de todas las naciones, bautizándolos en el nombre del Padre y del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, enseñándoles a obedecer todo lo que les he mandado a ustedes. Y les aseguro que estaré con ustedes siempre, hasta el fin del mundo.” Mt 28:19-20. Por la predicación y la obra misionera de los Apóstoles la Iglesia es Católica, así como una y santa. Los sucesores de los Apóstoles, los Obispos son un vínculo directo con los Apóstoles y la enseñanzas y promesas de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Porque está establecida sobre el fundamento de los apóstoles, la Iglesia es Apostólica. Por cierto, los restos de San Pedro están directamente debajo del altar principal en la Basílica de San Pedro en la colina del Vaticano. En la Iglesia de los Santos Apóstoles se encuentran las reliquias de San Felipe y Santiago Menor (nuestro patrón). Tuve la oportunidad de visitar la cripta donde está enterrado nuestro patrón y rezé por todos nuestra parroquia y nuestra comunidad.

Intenciones para la Misa

Intenciones para la Misa , $10 cada Misa.

Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm

Ministry Schedule

Weekend of January 28th/29th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Altar Server

Saturday 4:00pm

Ed Moke Ann Fletcher Dan Jolly Pat Moke Angela Oskierko Vincent Wilson

Sunday 8:00am

Susan Rudy Catherine Attara Mark Attara Roseanna Davino Alison & Emily Ranieri

Nicholas Flethcer

11:00am Angelo Deliso Barbara Cooper Ronnie Emerson Jackie Roca Mark Giordano Liam Iannacone Sean Alvarenga

5:00pm Joann Malet Denise Halpin Daria Ludas Elaine Slabinski Ashley &

Veronique Waters

Un mensaje del Pastor P. Michael Fragoso

Intención Parroquial del Mes

Comenzando este año con el amor de Cristo en nuestros corazones, oremos que podamos ver a cada persona que encontramos como Jesús mismo los ve.

Curiosidades católicas

¿Cual es el versículo mas corto de la Biblia?

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The St. James Rosary Society would like to invite you to our next Novena/Rosary fellowship on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the church. All are welcome to come. Refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall.

Thank you and God Bless!

CATHOLIC TRIVIA

What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

Immaculate Conception School 23 Manalapan Rd

Spotswood, NJ 08884 School Office 732-251-3090 / Pre K Office 732-251-7430

School Website: www.icsspotswood.org

OPEN HOUSE FOR PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8 Sunday, January 29, 2017

10:00 am - 1:30 pm JOIN US!

REGISTRATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(K-8) 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

Sunday, January 29th (10 am to 1pm) Tuesday, February 14th (9 to 11 am & 3 to 5pm)

Thursday, February 16th (3 to 7 pm)

PRE-K REGISTRATION 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

Sunday, January 29th (10am to 1 pm) Tuesday, February 14th (9 to 11 am & 3 to 5 pm)

Thursday, February 16th (3 to 7 pm)

FOUNDATION FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Special Collection

The second collection this weekend is for the Foundation for Catholic Education, a diocesan fund that provides tuition assistance grants for students with financial need in the Catholic elementary and high schools of the Diocese of Metuchen. Without financial assistance, these students might not receive the gift of a Catholic education. Please be as generous as your means allow.

JOIN US!

SJVHS Annual Wine Tasting

Saturday, February 11th 7:00-10:00pm

$40 in advance or $45 at the door

Sample wines, spirits and beers from over 40 distributes, light fare of tapas dishes,

DJ, vendors, 50/50 and gift basket raffles.

Register online at www.sjvhs.com or email mlangdon@sjvhs.com for more

information.

Save the Date Immaculate Heart of

Our Lady of Fatima Statue - IHMS

Visiting St James the Less Thursday, February 9th

3:00 - 8:00 pm

Fatima Centennial 100th Year US TOUR FOR PEACE

St. Bartholomew School 470 Ryders Lane

East Brunswick, NJ

Open House

Jan. 29th - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Feb. 3rd - 9:30 am - 10:30 am 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm

For information call 732-254-7105 or visit our websitewww.stbartseb.com. All

are welcome to attend.