TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017

MONDAY, August 28, 2017 7:00 AM Chester J. Gravish, r/o Joe, Rick, Pat, Nicole,

Melanie & Tyler 8:45 AM Raymond Pawlicki, r/o York Family

TUESDAY, August 29, 2017 7:00 AM John Driscoll, r/o Kent & Margaret Nolan 8:45 AM Frank Comito, r/o Wife and Children

WEDNESDAY, August 30, 2017 7:00 AM Felicity Reid, r/o Eunice Reid 8:45 AM Tadeusz Kubiak, r/o Shaughnessy Family

THURSDAY, August 31, 2017 7:00 AM Gilda LaPortas, r/o Michael & Lauren Clifford 8:45 AM Tadeusz Kubiak, r/o AnneMarie Nappi

FRIDAY, September 1, 2017 7:00 AM Sick, Dying & Purgatory Souls, In Honor of St. Joseph 8:45 AM Carolyn Kearney, r/o Louise Faccone

SATURDAY, September 2, 2017 8:00 AM Christopher, r/o Mom 5:00 PM Anthony & Filomena Szabunia, r/o Mary Swiderski 7:00 PM Helen Stanislawczyk, r/o Frances :Lazur

SUNDAY, September 3, 2017 7:00 AM Living and Deceased Members of our parish 9:00 AM Robert Buglioli, r/o Roger Ranfranz 10:45 AM Charlie Shaughnessy, r/o Margaret 12:15 PM Purgatorial Society

Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers: Sister Rose, Pauline Mendicino-Franke, Sadako Vargas, Albert Zinkiewicz, Robert Grecco, Fanny Saporito, Juanita Durette, Maeve Cullinon, Sophie Ryan, Victor Rosales, Maria Puerschner, Johnny Marques, Kelly Bayer, Kathleen DeFabio, Gina Metts, Joseph P. McCann, Jeff Robinson, Gloree Parker, Alex Perialis, Vincent Dell’Aquila, Olivia Pullen, Jane Cordi, Michelle Valian, Josh Estenes, Nicholas, Jacqueline McDonough, Mary Bowkley, Baby Matteo, Danny Sheldon, John Mihalko, Artie Palumbo, Eileen Reilly, Baby Lucas DeCarlo, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers. Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters, John Katko, Louis Vicidomini, Patricia Mannion and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest.

The Bread and Wine have been offered in loving memory of

Tadeusz Kubiak from Joanne Streck & Family

Next Baptismal class will be September 19th, 2017. Please call the Rectory to register.

e welcome our littlest member born to new life ” Baptized in water and the Holy Spirit”

August 20, 2017 ADELE OLIVIA MAYTA

Child of Erick and Geraldine Rosales Mayta

AUGUST 19TH/20TH OFFERTORY: Collection: $11,580.75

On-line giving: $1,768.00 $13,348.75 Expenses -$20,424.31 Balance -$ 7,075.56

PLEASE NOTE:

SUMMER RECTORY HOURS:

Monday – Wed. 9:00 AM –4:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00PM

Friday CLOSED

Scrip will be sold at the Rectory during the

times listed above. The office is closed for

lunch from 12 to 1.

SJV ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

Our first meeting will take place on Thur., September 7th at

2 PM in the upper meeting room. All meetings are on the

first Thursday of the month at 2PM. Please note that our

Communion Breakfast is Sunday, October 1st, (after the

9AM Mass) at the Colonia Country Club. Tickets will be

available at our first meeting and at the religious counter

after Mass, or by calling Mary Virrazzi at 732-388-2187. If

you have any questions about membership please call

Barbara Jagiello at 908-370-3410. Looking forward to

seeing you at our first meeting.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017

VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS

(TEACHERS) NEEDED

What is a Catechist? The word is from the Greek word

“echo”. Catechists echo the Word of God to our parish

children. They come from all walks of life and all ages:

women, men, parents, grandparents, single and married.

They are not expert teachers or theologians. They are

ordinary people, just like you, who generously give of their

time to share their Catholic faith with our youngsters in the

Religious Education Program. It is a very important

ministry. Is God calling you to open your heart to help our

parish with this ministry? You will be supplied with books,

training and support. Our program is on Monday evenings.

If you are interested or want more information PLEASE call

the Religious Education Office at 732-388-1424.

The Holy Spirit can and will work through you! Our

children need you! Can you step forward to share your

faith?

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILLIARY #6571 BUS TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY/RESORT CASINO

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2017-08-22

Bus leaves SJV parking lot at 11:30AM. Cost is $25.00 receive back $25.00

For tickets contact Mary at 732-382-2558

“Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be

repaid?” - ROMANS 11:35 St. Paul reminds us of a central fact of stewardship. We cannot

give the Lord anything, because God already owns it all. God

made everything. All that we can do is return a portion of

God’s many gifts back to Him. Sincere gratitude for our gifts

opens our hearts to joyful generosity!

SPOTLIGHT ON NORMAN ROCKWELL ART & HISTORY EXHIBIT

NOW – SEPTEMBER 1

This exhibit focuses on the man behind some of the most iconic pieces of 20th century Americana, featuring pieces on loan from the collection of Colonia resident Jack Cassidy. Items on display will include lithographs signed by the artist as well as collectibles, artifacts and examples of Rockwell’s famous covers for the Saturday Evening Post.

St. John Vianney School News

The school office is open from 8 AM to 12 noon during the month of August. On Wednesday, August 30, we are having a picnic for our new families at 6 PM. The uniform exchange will be available for all families beginning at 7 PM in the gym. We are currently in need of substitute teaching assistants for our Pre-School and Kindergarten, as well as Substitute Teachers. In order to be considered for any of these positions, you must have attended the Protecting God’s Children Program and been fingerprinted. Please call the school office at 732-388-1662 for more information. School will reopen for students in grades K-8 on Tuesday, September 5. We will have full day sessions, and before and aftercare will be provided. Hot lunch will also be available for students in grades 1-8. Students must be in uniform on the first day of school. If you have not as yet purchased uniforms for your child/children, please do so as soon as possible. Enjoy the remainder of the summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in September!

Pre-School News

Pre-School will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, for students who attend on Tuesday/Thursday and Monday through Friday. Students who attend Monday/Wednesday/Friday will begin on Wednesday, September 6. Beforecare and aftercare will also begin on September 5.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 27, 2017

PRO LIFE There will be no more meetings until September. Maternity donations can be dropped in the crib in the foyer of the church. Diapers size 3 thru 6 are always welcome. Although we accept gently used items, they should be clean and ready to use. If it’s suitable for your grandchild, we can use it. If you have larger items, please call Carolyn at 732-381-0499 to arrange for pickup. Thank you for your continued generosity.

Pilgrimage to Italy

Nov. 6-16, 2017

With Fr. David Kosmoski

Visit: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Rome with Papal Audience. Superior

Hotels, professionally escorted, most meals. Daily Mass,

$3079 from Newark (includes all taxes)

Call St. Andrew Church, Avenel, for more information, at 732 634 4355

or view brochure at www.standrewparish.com.

Contemplative Prayer Retreat, September 25-28

Marianist Family Retreat Center – www.capemaymarianists.org

Cape May Point, NJ 08212

609-884-3829 This retreat is intended for those interested in a contemplative prayer experience. First-timers as well as those who are familiar

with this type of retreat are all welcomed. Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, quiet personal time, special liturgies

and daily Eucharist. Cost: $150/pp

GOING TO RUTGERS IN NEW BRUNSWICK? The Catholic Center at Rutgers, located at 84 Somerset Street on the College Avenue Campus, is looking forward to welcoming you to

the New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses. Please note the following information:

Mass Schedule Sunday Masses 12:00 PM Busch Student Center, Rm. 120ABC 8:00 PM St. Peter’s Church, 94 Somerset St. (Next to

Barnes & Noble) Daily Mass (Monday - Friday) 7:30 am & 12:15 PM The Catholic Center Chapel (located inside the Catholic

Center)

Opening Activities Monday Sept. 4 : Luau, 6 pm at The Catholic Center Thurs. Sept. 7: Grill & Chill on the plaza, 5 pm Livingston

Friday Sept. 8: Hog Roast , 7 pm, The Catholic Center Friday Sept. 15 at 7 pm. Meet at the CC for an evening Scavenger Hunt Check

us out at the Involvement Fair on Sept. 4 !!

Visit us online at www.rutgerscatholic.org Also check us out on Facebook: Rutgers Catholic Student Association

RETROUVAILLE

SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2017

SOMERSET HOTEL

Retrouvaille is a lifeline to help couples heal and renew their marriages. The program consists of a weekend experience for married couples (no group discussion) with six follow-up sessions. The cost is $450.00, which includes meals and resource materials. For more information, please call: Office of Family life at (732) 562-1990 ext. 4573 To register call Tom & Pat McTague at (732) 583-4468 (evenings); or Rich & Annette Colasuonno at (732) 236-0671