SAINT JOHN

1805 Penbrook Terrace � Linden, New Jersey 07036

Rev. Robert G. McBride, J.C.L. ...................................Pastor Rev. Paul Passant Rev. Nnaemeka Andrew Onyemaobi Rev. Philip Latronico....................... Emmaus/C.Y.O. Director Deacon Edward Campanella ...................Pastoral Associate Deacon Michael York ................... Religious Ed. Coordinator Deacon Timothy A. Kennedy...................Pastoral Associate Dr. Deborah Egan, Ed.D. ................................ School Principal Amy Giglio................... Sacrament Preparation Coordinator Patricia Woolley.............................. musicministry@sjanj.net

CONFESSIONS: Monday through Friday after 7:00 pm Mass. Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 7:45 pm, Sunday: 7:45 pm.

BAPTISMS: Parents are asked to contact the Religious Education Office in the sixth month of pregnancy for Baptism Classes. (732-388-1253)

MARRIAGES: Contact the rectory at least one year in advance & before making other arrangements.

SICK CALLS: Any hour - Day or Night

HOSPITAL VISITATION: Contact Rectory

RESPECT LIFE: Holy Hour for life and liberty every Monday at 7:00 pm Cenacle for Life Rosary, Thursdays at 8:00 & 9:00 am

CRISIS PREGNANCY HELP: Any woman who is pregnant and in need of assistance should never feel that abortion is her only option. Personal and confidential assistance is available at the following numbers:

CCS - Pat Chiarello ............................201-246-7379 Crisis Pregnancy Helpline.................. 1-888-4-OPTIONS Birthright........................................... 1-800-550-4900 Post Abortion Healing.......................1-877-HOPE 4 ME

Rectory Phone....................................................................908-486-6363 Rectory Fax..........................................................................908-486-5345 Parish E-mail .................................................................parish@sjanj.net Parish Website..................................................................www.sjanj.net School Website .................................................................www.sjanj.org

Serving: Clark, Cranford, Linden, Rahway & Winfield, New Jersey

MASSES � Saturday ............................................................................. 8:30 am Saturday Evening ..............................................5:00 & 7:00 pm Sundays ...... 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am, 1:00 & 7:00 pm (Youth)

Daily (Monday to Friday) ............. 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Eve of Holy Days .............................................................7:00 pm Holy Days ................. 7:00, 8:30 am, 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm First Fridays...................................... 7:00, 8:30 am & 7:00 pm DEVOTIONS � Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays .................................................... 8:30 am & 7:00 pm Our Lady of Fatima Devotions First Saturdays................................................................ 8:30 am Rosary ............................................................ Mondays, 6:30 pm Perpetual Adoration......................................... 24 hours a day

August 23, 2020

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

School......................................................................................... 732-388-1360 Religious Education Office ................................................. 732-388-1253 St. John the Apostle Food Pantry .................................... 732-388-1216 Respect Life Office................................................................. 973-497-4350

THE APOSTLE Catholic Community

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Saturday, August 22, The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Marin Cassel 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Stephanie Ottowski 7:00 pm John G. O’Brien Sunday, August 23 7:00 am Joseph Stulpin 9:00 am Edward Falkowski 11:00 am Stanley W. Ciechacki 1:00 pm Edward Ottowski 7:00 pm Emma Zuffa Monday, August 24, St. Bartholomew, Apostle 7:00 am Ligia Madrigal 8:30 am Elaine Zemeckis 7:00 pm Mary Pientak – 15th Anniversary Tuesday, August 25, St. Louius, St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest 7:00 am Maria Mariacata 8:30 am Edward Hoelzel 7:00 pm Bernard Yamakaitis Wednesday, August 26 7:00 am Edward Zyra 8:30 am Guido Ramirez 7:00 pm Frances & William Yamakaitis Thursday, August 27, St. Monica 7:00 am Frances Sonn 8:30 am Dr. Thomas Bejgrowicz 7:00 pm Ladislao Godoy Friday, August 28, St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 7:00 am Frank Falkowski 8:30 am Audrey Lotz 7:00 pm John A. Sattel Saturday, August 29, The Passion of St. John the Baptist 8:30 am Frances Filandio 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Frank Buklarewicz 7:00 pm Intention of Rev. Robert McBride Sunday, August 30th 7:00 am Anne Nelson 9:00 am Patricia Will 11:00 am Andrew Post 1:00 pm Blessings For Sabina Sabados 7:00 pm Michael Heidal *7:00 am Mass will be in the Main Church

Memorials For the Week of August 23, 2020

Tabernacle Candles: On The Occasion of Rev. Robert McBride’s Retirement Altar Candles: Frank Razwilavich

Sanctuary Lamp: Mary Pientak

The Word of the Lord

First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23 This passage refers to the use of authority and indicates the Key as the symbol of authority. The words “open” and “shut” refer to the power that will eventually be given to Peter.

Second Reading: Romans 11:33-36 Paul writes ecstatic and praise-filled words about God’s plan for his people. In him, he writes, “all things are.”

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter exclaims, “You are the Messiah!” Christ then declares that Peter is the “Rock” upon which he will build his Church, promising him the power “to bind” and “to loose.”

Let Us Pray For The Deceased and Their Families

Alberta Chewey ****Please Note: Due to staffing limitations at our Printer, they are requiring us to transmit our bulletins one day earlier. Please have your articles in by 5:00 pm on Friday, one week prior to publication. All bulletin articles must be approved by our Pastor, Fr. Bob,and submitted to jrogoz@sjanj.net. Confessions will be heard in the Msgr. Price Room located across from the church entrance,please check our schedule for times on page 2 of this bulletin.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK SUN Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 MON Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 TUE 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 WED 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Mt 23:27-32 THURS 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 FRI 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 SAT 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mk 6:17-29

THE STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE OFFERTORY COLLECTION

Through Sunday, August 9, 2020

Weekly budget need FY’20 $ 17,484.00 Actual Weekly Collection $ 11,439.00 * Surplus (Deficit) $ (6,045.00) * INCLUDES WEEKLY ON-LINE GIVING Thank you for your consistent generosity

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Food Pantry Telephone No. (732) 388-1216

Please Pray for Our Sick and Their Caregivers

Helen Angelo William Stypa Lofgren Judith Bayou Mary Jo Mackowski Joan Bernacki Carl Matyas Joan Roszkowski Frank Biondi John Miller Robert Rusnak Betty Hora Boetsch Karen Miller Joanne Russo Nicole Coupaud Jean Mizejewski Phyllis Sheard James Desiderio Stephen Mizejewski John Paffrath Anthony Fiorillo Jr. Albert Moore Bob Smorol Tony Fiorillo Sr Eddie O;Brien Pat Smorol Loren Gonczi Dolores Parisi Maria Sroaka Katherine Graba Juan Perez Alexa Rose Veit Baby Holden Janet Petrone Frank Wancea John Jewtuch Genelyn Pijuan Nancy Whelan Edward Koza Sr Theresa Rogoz Skip Whelan

Attention Parishioners!

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION IS

RETURNING TO ST. JOHNS!!!

Soon to enter its’ 24th year. The

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel will

reopen* on Saturday, August 22nd,

The

Queenship of Mary Immediately

following the 8:30 am Mass

There will be a temporary limit of 5 persons permitted in the chapel at one time; antibacterial wipes will be

provided for all visitors/scheduled adorers; visitors (not scheduled adorers) will be asked to keep their visit to

20 minutes.

For more information or To sign up as a

scheduled adorer, please contact Anne -

anneyamo@hotmail.com or call/text 908-247-

6998

*contingent on the continuation of decreased numbers of Covid-19 in New Jersey

Please Pray for Our Troops

CPL David L. Borowski USMC Mercylinda V. Miro, USN LCPL RSSGT Andrew Caprio, USAF Chris Niedziocha USMC HM3 Lance Dearing, USN Joseph Orth, USMC Lt. John DeLorenso Lt. Anthony Parenti USMC SPC Matthew Lambert Lt Jeffrey A. Regep USAPFC PO3 Thomas Maes, USN USMC Justin Roskowski, USN SGT Alex Makarucha, USANG CPL Norbert Sieczkowski MAJ SPC Dominic P. Mansour USA Capt. Frank J. Walter III, USN Gregory Melencio, USA

SAT Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

SUN Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

MON Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions - Msgr. Price Room

TUE St. John Food Pantry 1:30 – 3:00 Drive By Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

WED Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

THU St. John Food Pantry 1:30 – 3:00 Drive By Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

FRI Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

SAT Confessions 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Msgr. Price Room Mass 7:00 pm – followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

SUN Mass 7:00 pm followed by Confessions – Msgr. Price Room

The Parish Community of St. John the Apostle thanks Fr. Bob for his 14 dedicated years as our Pastor.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We wish Fr. Bob much happiness during his retirement

which becomes effective September 1, 2020.

Rev. Robert G. McBride. J.C.L.

Fr. Bob will be available after weekend Masses

August 22 & 23 and August 29 & 30 to exchange farewells with our parishioners.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions there will be no reception.

“We give thanks to God always for you… making mention of you in our prayers…”

1 Thessalonians 1:2

The LORD bless you and keep you!

The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you!

The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!

Numbers 6:20-24

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Thanking You for Your Service to Our Parish

.

Fr. Paul Passant on his new assignment effective 9-1-2020

as Missionary in Turks and Caicos Islands.

We thank Fr. Paul for serving the

parishioners of St. John the Apostle Church.Fr. Paul will forever be in our hearts and memories!

Please stop by after Mass or the Rectory to wish Fr. Paul well!

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St. John’s Family Page

Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” “But who do you say that I am?” While Jesus asked his disciples this question, He also asks each one of us. The apostles had the advantage of listening to Jesus and watching Him perform many miracles. What about us? While we don’t see Jesus face to face, we still can listen to Him. We hear Him speak to us through the Sacred Scriptures by the power of the Holy Spirit. We hear Him speak to us in our time of prayer in the silence of our hearts. How is Jesus visible to us today? When we find Jesus at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the Eucharist, we experience His Real Presence. Jesus said that when two or three gather in his name (Mt18:20), His presence is with us. Jesus said: “I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me!” (Mt25:40) Jesus is present to us when we minister to those in need. Jesus said: “Come to me, all of you labor and are burdened and I will give you rest.” (Mt11:28-29) Thus, Jesus is present to us when we are tired, depressed, confused, lonely, frightened etc.

St. Paul in today’s second reading from the Letter to the Romans writes: How inscrutable are his judgments and how unserachable his ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been his counselor. We know that our God is a mystery that we don’t try to solve, but we enter into more deeply through the course of our lives. We who are finite are trying to understand the infinite – God whose love knows no boundaries or limitations. God whose mercy is endless and always available to the contrite heart. Our first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah tells us: I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim’s soulder; when he opens, no one shall shut; when he shuts, no one shall open. Eliakim was given the authority to make binding decisions. Jesus passes His authority onto Peter, the first pope. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. While storms may rage around and within our Catholic church, Jesus promises that the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.

”May God bless us all always! Deacon Mike

Register for CCD – Our Program Offers Three Venues for Religious Education –

Virtual CCD Learning is NEW

CCD registrations are now being accepted for the Fall. Registration is online at www.sjanj.net under Religious Education. Contact Deacon Mike in the Religious Education office, myork@sjanj.net or 732-388-1253 for information or questions. At this time, we are planning to offer in-class CCD on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 PM or on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Class sizes will be limited based on social distancing requirements. The option of CCD homeschooling enables parents to teach their children at home, using the same book as in-class.

New this year is CCD Virtual Learning. Students periodically Zoom live with their teacher and during non-virtual class weeks, complete assignments in the Google classroom.

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