St. Mary of Czestochowa Church Established 1914

201 Vosseller Avenue Bound Brook, New Jersey 08805 REV. LEON S. ANISZCZYK, PASTOR

Rev. John Stec, Parochial Vicar

Parish Office Website: www.stmarys-boundbrook.org Rectory Ph: 732-356-0358 e-mail: stmarybb1@verizon.net 732-667-3660 Fax: 732-356-5348

BAPTISMS: Every third Sunday of the month at 12:00. Parents are expected to attend Pre-Baptismal Classes. Arrangements to be made at the Parish Office. Only practicing Catholics may act as Godparents. MARRIAGES: Specific time is set for the celebration of marriage on Saturdays. The common Policy for all the Dioceses of New Jersey requires a period of preparation for the sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the parish priest and attendance at either the Pre-Cana conferences or the Engaged Encounter Weekend. Therefore, arrangements are to be made at least one year in advance and before any social plans are finalized. FIRST PENANCE, FIRST EUCHARIST, CONFIRMATION: Though immediate preparation is given to children before receiving these sacraments, it is expected that children receive a Christian education within their family life, through formal religious education classes, and by attending Sunday worship services. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Arrangements for Communion Calls to the sick at home may be made by calling the Parish Office. PARISH REGISTRATION: Our parish welcomes new members to our faith community. Catholic persons new to our area must complete a registration form and be interviewed by the pastor. Please call or stop by the Parish office to complete a registration form. We should also be notified if your address has changed or if you are leaving the parish..

SUNDAY MASSES: 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m. (Polish) SATURDAY EVE: 5:00 p.m. MONDAY Thru SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. NOVENAS WITH BENEDICTION: Tuesday—after 8:30 a.m. Mass HOLY DAYS: 9:00 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. (English) Vigil Mass: 7:00 p.m. (Polish) CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 8:00a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. PARISH OFFICE: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m.—12:00 noon

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 6, 2016

Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.

MONDAY, March 7 Sts. Perpetua and Felicity 8:30 AM + Estelle Rudnicki r/o Grandson Ronald B. Jones TUESDAY, March 8 St. John of God 8:30 AM + Sam Papa r/o Daughters Chris & Vinnie WEDNESDAY, March 9 8:30 AM + Parishioners THURSDAY, March 10 8:30 AM + Special Intention r/o Fr. Leon FRIDAY, March 11 8:30 AM + Joanne Zolandz 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross (English) 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross (Polish) SATURDAY, March 12 8:30 AM + Grace Kolodnicki r/o Sister Theresa 5:00 PM + Giovanni Bonello r/o Wife Maria & Family SUNDAY, March 13 9:00 AM + Rosary Society 11:00 AM + Kazimierz Zawrotny r/o Family

A SUNDAY FOR REJOICING Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a favor-ite of many. We can identify with all the major fig-ures and their crisscross of emotions. The father’s initial grief over his young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The son’s grief over his loss of fortune, family, and friends is turned to delirious joy at the sight of his father. We understand the eldest son’s bewilderment over his father’s generosity. For the older son, virtue seems not to be its own reward. For all his honora-ble toil and loyalty, there seems to be no celebra-tion. The father, however, is prodigal in his for-giveness and mercy. He expects the same generosi-ty from his older son. He wants all to rejoice when the lost one is found. This is a Sunday for rejoicing. It’s time to pause, consider, and encourage one another. We are the prodigal children heading home. We are the elder siblings waiting with the eager Father, who scans the horizon. In Christ Jesus we are reconciled to the Father and one another. In his death and resurrec-tion we have passed over. We are a new creation. In this we rejoice.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading - God’s people enter the promised land, observe the Passover, and eat of the produce of the land. Second Reading - We are now ambassadors for Christ. Gospel - We must rejoice when our brother who was dead in sin repents and comes back to life.

During Lent Stations of the Cross will be every Friday 12 noon in English 7 pm in Polish

Gorskie Zale ( Bitter Lamentations) Will be sung after the Polish Mass on Sundays

during Lent.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYBIRTHDAY

FATHER LEONFATHER LEON STO LAT !!STO LAT !!

PARISHIONER PRAYER LIST NURSING HOME/ASSISTED LIVING: Helen Consalvo, Bernadine Hnasko, Jim Kilcoyne, Stephanie Lazarczyk, Anthony Lazarczyk,Adeline Melesurgo, Donna Rabke. HOMEBOUND: Jennie Chaya, Richard Freligh, Stasia Pavan, Nora Specian, Florence Suk, Debbie Vance. NOTE: Please call the Parish Office (732) 356-0358 with the names of homebound, nursing home /assisted living or hospitalized parishioners. Please also notify the Parish Office when the status of a parishioner changes.

Weekend Schedule - March 12-13,2016 Saturday, March 12 5:00 pm Lector Brenda Vesce Eucharistic Minister Walt Urbielewicz Sunday , March 13 9:00 am Lector Rosary Society Eucharistic Minister Charles Ilsley 11:00 am Lector Anna Grochocki Eucharistic Minister Frank Grodzki

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING On Sunday, our Generous Stewards of

St. Mary’s Parish Contributed: Saturday 5:00 pm - $1047.00

Sunday 9 am- $1326.00 Sunday 11 am-$701.00

Total—$3074.00

2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Grace, Mercy and Peace

The Office of RCIA supplies resources, support, leadership formation and consultation services to parishe implementing a Catechumenate process in accord with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

This is just one of the 25 ministries supported by your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

Holy Savior Academy, a pre-kindergarten through 8th Grade Catholic School will open its doors to prospective new families to tour the facility and learn about their programs. Open House will be held: Holy Savior Academy 149 South Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield Tuesday, March 15 6—8 pm Monday, April 18 6—8 pm Thursday, June 2 6—8 pm For more information on registration or to schedule a tour, visit www.holysavioracademy.com Or call: 908-822-5890

Love the Lord with your whole heart

Join the Sisters of Jesus Our Hope For a Lenten Retreat for Women

Saturday, March 19, 2016 8:30 am to 1:15pm

St. Magdalen de Pazzi Church Flemington,New Jersey

The retreat begins with Mass at 8:30, coffee break, Keynote Address, Quiet Prayer, workshops and Rosary. To register, call 908-995-7261 Suggested donation $20

Chrism Mass Monday, March 21, 2016 7:30pm

Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen

Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, the Bishop will bless the Holy Oils which each parish receives for the rites of anoint-ing. The Oil of Catechumens is used to anoint the chest of infants and hands of adults before their Baptism; the Oil of the Sick is used on the forehead and hands of the infirm in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick; and Sacred Chrism is used to anoint the head of the newly baptized, the fore-heads of confirmandi, the hands of a priest at his ordination, the head of a bishop at his ordination, and the altar and walls of new churches. At the Mass, all priests make a Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service, recommitting themselves to their Bishop and to their ministry .

St. Mary’s Rosary Society will celebrate corporate communion next Sunday at the 9 am Mass, fol-lowed by their monthly meeting in the downstairs Meeting Room. All women of the parish are invit-

Announcement There will be a meeting of all Lectors and Eucha-ristic Ministers on Wednesday, March 16, at 7pm in the Church. Please plan on being present that evening.

Being mindful of the poor is not an option for Christians. In fact, Jesus tells us that when we feed the hungry, visit the imprisoned and clothe the na-ked, we are encountering him. So along with fasting and praying, almsgiving has been a traditional Lenten practice. Jesus poured his life out for others. As his disciples, we are called to do the same in our everyday lives, as well as in the extra steps we take outside our ordinary lives and routines. Keeping the Corporal Works of Mercy in mind is helpful as we consider our Lenten Almsgiving: Feed the hungry (help at a soup kitchen, donate

food) Give drink to the thirsty (show hospitality to

those in need) Welcome the stranger (be welcoming to those

you meet) Clothe the naked (donate clothing to a shelter) Visit the sick (those who are hospitalized, home

bound or in nursing homes) Bury the dead( visit a cemetery, pray for the

dead) Deciding how to incorporate almsgiving into our Lenten practice doesn’t involve seeing what fits in-to our schedules. It is more about what Lent as a whole is all about; finding a quiet space and listen-ing to God’s call and being committed to follow Him wherever He leads us. We need Lent. In the midst of our busy lives, with temptations working to distract us from the call of Christ, the weeks of Lent are a gift. As we fast, pray and extend our hands to the poor, we are imi-tating Christ, joining ourselves more closely to Him. He suffered and sacrificed, so do we. He lives in eternal joy; so will we, as we follow Him in hope.

St. Mary’s Rosary Society would like to thank all who gave to our “Lenten Bake-Less Sale.” We were overwhelmed at the out-pouring of love and contribu-tions! Thank you all for your support and re-membering us in your Corporal Works of Mercy during Lent.

If you or someone you know is in need of a couch, please contact the Parish Office. One of our parishioners is willing to donate it to a fam-ily in need. Parish Office 732-356-0358

The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, carved by famed sculptor Jose Thedim, Portu-gal, according to Sr. Lucia's description of Our Lady of Fatima, will grace the World Aposto-late of Fatima Blue Army Shrine on Sun., 3/20 - Mon., 3/21. Join us as we welcome Our Lady. Place your prayers and petitions before her. 3/20: 10:30 am Welcome Procession; 11-12 N. Ho-ly Hour; Confessions/Rosary 12:00 Mass/Consecration; 1:00 pm. Guest speakers Fr. Andrew Apostoli, and P. Sabat, IPV Custodian; Brown Scapular Enrollment. 3/21: 10:30 am - Ven. of Statue; 11-12:00 N. Holy Hour; 11:30 Confessions/Rosary; 12:00 N. Holy Mass and Consecration; 1:00 pm. Fr. Andrew Ap-ostoli; Procession and blessing. Info: 908-689-1700, EX.210

Lent: A Different Approach to Fasting Fast from anger and hatred. Give your family an extra dose of love each day. Fast from judging others. Before making judg-ments, recall how Jesus overlooks our faults. Fast from discouragement. Hold on to Jesus’ promise that he has a perfect plan for your life Fast from complaining. When you find yourself about to complain, close your eyes and recall some of the little moments of joy Jesus has given you. Fast from resentment or bitterness. Work on for-giving those who may have hurt you.

Next Sunday, March 13 -

Spring is on its way with longer

days and shorter nights

Confessions Tuesday, March 15, 2016 ~ 7:00 p.m.

Passion (Palm) Sunday, March 20, 2016

Saturday Vigil Mass : 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (Polish)

Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016

7:30 p.m. ~Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration at the Altar of Reposition until 10:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 25, 2016

12:00 noon ~ Stations of the Cross 3:00 p.m. ~Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s

Passion and Death (English) 6:00 p.m. ~Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s

Passion and Death (Polish)

Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016 Blessing of Food 10 a.m. ~ 12 :00 (every hour)

7:30 p.m. ~ Solemn Vigil of Our Lord’s Resurrection

Easter Sunday, March 27. 2016 7:00 a.m. ~ Resurrection Mass with Procession (Polish)

9:00a.m. Mass (English) 11:00 a.m. Mass (Polish)

INFORMATION SHEET

Church name & address: St. Mary of Czestochowa

# 511246

201 Vosseller Avenue

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

Contact person:

Diane Urbielewicz

Phone number:

732-356-0358

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