TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 30, 2015

MONDAY, August 31, 2015 7:00 AM Manuel Assuncao, r/o M/M Frank McMahon 8:45 AM Robert Botti, r/o Kitty & Bill Tatler

TUESDAY, September 1, 2015 7:00 AM Rose Santamaria, r/o Rob & Cindy Pero 8:45 AM Joan Rokosz, r/o Carol & Arnie Savin

WEDNESDAY, September 2, 2015 7:00 AM Guy Walsh, r/o The Feeney Family 8:45 AM Christopher Danchisko, r/o Mom, Dad, Scott & Alex

THURSDAY, September 3, 2015 7:00 AM Miriam & Norman Jorgensen, r/o Family 8:45 AM Charlie Shaughnessy, r/o Margaret Shaughnessy

FRIDAY, September 4, 2015 7:00 AM Sick, Dying & Purgatory Souls, In Honor of St. Joseph 8:45 AM Marie Palumbo, r/o Rudy & Angela Palumbo & Family

SATURDAY, September 5, 2015 8:00 AM Carmela Rotola, r/o Saluccio Family 5:00 PM Michael J. Hanley, r/o Rose & Joe Ragucci 7:00 PM Mary Woodburn, r/o Jean Ann Pirozzoli

SUNDAY, September 6, 2015 7:00 AM Purgatorial Society 9:00 AM Fred Russell Gillespie, r/o Pat Howrath 10:45 AM Mary Benwell, r/o The Priests of St. John Vianney 12:15 PM Living and Deceased Members of our Parish

Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers: Baby Charlotte Olivo, Assunta Kovalcik, Susan Lisowski, Jim Kenney, Glenn Daniel, Barbara Roberts, Chris Schwartz, Michael Christie, Renee Behrens, Lisa Auerbach, Alyssa Bertinelli, Elaine Oakley, Carmella Hillyer, Ethel Renner, Mario Casarona, Carolyn Kearney, June Woods, Margaret Fox, Rosalie Papa, Genevieve Cyrana, Jane Alencewicz, Mike Prongay, Lonnie & Debbie Perryman, Baby Reagan Petrailia, Kathy Adams, Noreen Gillespie, Joseph M. Ruiz, Rose Thompson, Grace Shaffery, Heather Marie Olivo, James Feeney, Debra Fontenelli, Helen Slusark, Jimmy Souza, Baby Tyler Bishop, Neil Scheve, Eric LeGrande, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers.

Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters

Charles Stankiewicz and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest.

The Sanctuary Light Has Been Donated in

loving memory of Mary Woodburn from SJV Middle School Teachers

Next Baptismal class will be September 15th, 2015 Please call the Rectory to register.

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING Collection for the weekend of 8/23/15 was $11,966.00

May God bless you for your generosity.

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.

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

Welcome back to a new year together! New members are always welcome. The first meeting is Thursday, September 10th at 2:00 PM. Dues of $7.00 are due at this meeting. See you then!

SPECIAL MASS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Bishop Bootkoski will be the main celebrant for our upcoming "Mass with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick" on Saturday, September 12, 2015 (11 AM) at Saint Helena's Parish in Edison. Those wishing to receive the Sacrament of Anointing are encouraged to register in advance by calling 732-765-6432 or emailing us:catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com This will also help us anticipate your presence at the "fellowship with light refreshments" following the Mass.

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 30, 2015

SJV SENIOR GROUP The first meeting will be help on Wednesday, September 9th at 2:30 in the school cafeteria. Dues of $7.00 will be collected the first week. We welcome new members!!

Come and join us as we Walk through the Gospels

and hear the Good News of Jesus

as recorded by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

If you are ready to hear the gospels as they were meant to be

heard when written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,

then this 8-week course specifically designed for our

parish is for you!

A Walk Through the Gospels makes reading the Gospels not

only easy, but exciting. In this study, you will learn why

we believe that Jesus is the one promised by God

throughout the ages. At each Mass we hear the Gospel

proclaimed but don’t see it come alive as told by the

authors to their specific audience.

A Walk Through the Gospels will be offered for 8-weeks

starting in September:

Sunday Evenings – 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Sept 20th to

Nov 8th )

CALL NOW!

You must REGISTER before Sept. 12th

by calling Rose

Ragucci (732-548-3880)

ST. VINCENT de PAUL FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

On September 19 my daughter, Lisa, and I will once again be participating in this wonderful event. In the past we have been able to raise between $800 and $1000 to be used by our St. Vincent de Paul conference to assist many families in our community in their time of need. If you would like to support our effort please go to the St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor website and click on the Donate to Walker button and type in our name, Michnewicz.

Also, if anyone would like to participate in the walk you can do so by registering on the website. Please make sure you direct your donations to the St. John Vianney Colonia conference.

If you have any questions please call me, Deacon Tom Michnewicz at 732-574-1651.

Thank you in advance for your support. God Bless you.

St. John Vianney School News

Welcome back! School will reopen for all students in Grades K-8 on Wednesday, September 2. Beforecare and aftercare will be available. The school day begins at 7:45 AM. Please start the year off right and have your child arrive on time. All students must wear their uniforms on the first day of school.

Wednesday and Thursday will be regular days, but Friday, Sept. 4, will be a half day with a 12:15 PM dismissal. NO AFTERCARE will be provided on this day.

Lunch will be served in the cafeteria on the first day of school for students in Grades 1-8. Kindergarten students must bring their lunch with them. They will begin using the cafeteria later in the month. The lunch menu is available on our school website, and a copy of the menu will be sent home with the students on the first day.

Many notices will go home with the children this week, including the school handbook/calendar and emergency form. Please take the time to complete the necessary forms and return them to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

If there is any change in your child’s dismissal schedule (i.e. going to aftercare, being picked up instead of riding the bus, etc.), please send a note to your child’s teacher.

If you have had any change to your home, work, cell, or emergency contact phone numbers or home address, please notify the school office of the change.

Preschool News

Preschool classes begin on Wednesday, September 2, for our three and five day students. Children who attend on Tuesday and Thursday will begin on Thursday, September 3. Beforecare and aftercare will be provided.

On Friday, September 4, we will follow our half day schedule. Students who attend in the morning only will be dismissed at 10 AM, and full day students will be dismissed at 12 noon. There will be NO AFTERCARE on this day.

Please send your child to school with a healthy snack each day. If your child will be attending for a full day, they should also bring lunch with them. If your child will also be staying in our aftercare program, please pack another snack for them to have in the afternoon.

Be sure to send in a change of clothing for your child, in case they have an accident. This should be in a small box (plastic shoe box) with their name on it.

SCRIP will be available at the Receptionist desk in school after 3PM on Wed.9/2 and Thurs. 9/3. No Scrip will be sold on Friday 9/4.

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 30, 2015

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Greetings and Blessings, Welcome back! Calling all 8th through 12th graders!!! Do you like fun, games, meeting new people, and strengthening old friendships? Then come join us at the youth group WELCOME picnic! The picnic will take place on Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, September 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. We will have pizza, games,

and laughter! Not sure what youth group is about? Come check us out...it's fun, no long term commitments required. Already a member? Check your e-mail for a fall schedule!

Save The Date! Our fall retreat will take place from Friday, October 16th to Sunday, October 18th. Don’t miss this fun, epic, life changing event!

MINISTRY OF MOTHERS Are you a mom seeking to connect with other Catholic moms, deepen your faith, and find support in your vocation as a mother? The St. Francis MOMS group meets twice a month on a Wednesday morning at St. Francis Cathedral in Metuchen. Join us for prayer, sharing, and talks on topics that relate to you as a Catholic mom. FREE CHILDCARE is available during the meetings. For more information, contact Sandra at sandra@spinelli.us or 732-494-0265. Come and Join us for our first meeting on Sept 16th at 9:15am.

Encountering Pope Francis

To Pastors: Be shepherds with the smell of sheep…

A Culture of Encounter “I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is

unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security.” – Pope Francis

Does this pique your interest? If so, read on….

Pope Francis is challenging not only the priests to smell like a shepherd but all of us to step outside of our comfort zone.

Come and find out what this means and what you can do…

This is part of the Diocesan effort in preparation for Pope’s visit and these sessions were held in the Diocesan Neumann Center

in Piscataway, and now theses sessions will be held on Wednesdays in September and October at 7 pm at St. Cecelia’s church

to Encounter Pope Francis and his message – All are welcome.

Light refreshments will be served

For more information please contact Maureen Jorgensen at mjorgensen@sjvs.net or 732-910-0907 or Mary Mallavarapu at

mary.pmp@gmail.com or 603-205-0685

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 30, 2015

BEREAVEMENT GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24 THROUGH THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5

10:30 AM TO NOON ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY

The group will meet for 7 consecutive Thursday mornings. There is no fee for attendance, but registration is required. For additional information, or to register, interested parties should call Jane Dowling at (732) 247-7490. Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following programs.

Registration required; call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@msmhope.org

SACRED TIME, SACRED SPACE

A personal, quiet day to enjoy God’s presence. Day begins with communal prayer.

Sept. 15 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Bring bag lunch ($20-30 As You Are Able)

A LISTENING HEART:

Ways to Deepen My Prayer Life

Are you searching for a deeper relationship with God? Do you want to journey with other women in a faithsharing group?

Join us for a 6 week retreat program where we will explore different ways of praying and learn more about God and ourselves. A minimum of 10 women who can commit to all 6 sessions is required.

Fridays: Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:30-11 a.m. ($120-$180 –all sessions As You Are Able)

“Our Lady of Peace Church located on Amboy Avenue in Fords is sponsoring a “Classic/Custom Cruise Night” on Saturday, September 12th at our Parish Center from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.

Admission is free and there will be great food, a live Disc Jockey, vendors and some beautiful classic and vintage automobiles. Please Join Us!”

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 6:00 PM Cook Campus Center, Rm 202ABC 6:00 PM Livingston Student Center, Rm 202ABC 8:00 PM St. Peter’s Church, 94 Somerset St. (CAC) Daily Mass (Monday - Friday) 12:15 PM The Catholic Center Chapel (located inside the Catholic Center)

Opening Activities Thurs. Sept. 3: Pizza on the plaza, 5PM Livingston Fri. Sept.4: Porch Social 7 PM, The Catholic Center Sat. Sept. 5: Tailgate, Norfolk State at RU at 10AM (2 hours prior to game) in Stadium lot. Mon. Sept. 7: Luau, 6 PM at the Catholic Center Tues. Sept 8: First Spirit Nite, 8PM at Busch: Tonight’s Topic: “Surviving at Rutgers” – we can give you tips on how to not only survive, but thrive at Rutgers!

Check us out at the Involvement Fair on Sept. 7th!!!! Visit us online at www.catholic-center.rutgers.edu

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 30, 2015

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE RETREAT SEPTEMBER 18 – 20

Marianist Family Retreat Center (417 Yale Ave., Cape May Point, NJ) This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of “”couple time” for walks on the nearby beaches.

Cost: $260. per couple (incl. all meals, room, program, etc.)

Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information

DEBORAH BINGO AND BUS TRIP Deborah Hospital Foundation/Colonia Chapter is holding a fundraiser BINGO event on Sunday,

September 27th at the Colonia Firehouse (250 Inman Ave.). Tickets cost $15 for 15-game pack, to be

purchased at door. Doors open at 1 PM, games start at 2 PM. For table reservations contact Anita or

Domenick at 732-549-1265.

Deborah/Colonia Chapter is also planning a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on October 23 for

luncheon and comedy show entitled “Social Security”, departing from St. John Vianney Church

parking lot at 9:45 AM. Please contact Gert at 732-382-0165 or Barbara at 732-391-3894 if

interested at earliest convenience, as seats are limited. Cost is $75.

RESERVE THE DATES: MAY 16TH TO MAY 26TH 2016 Join Msgr. Edward O’Neill and Fr. Jim Hagerman on a trip to Italy during the Year of Mercy visiting Padua, Assisi, Rome, plus a Papal audience. More information to follow.

Stewardship

of Time

You cannot buy it, sell it or stop it. What will YOU do with this personal gift from God

which is unique to you? Stop and think of God first in everything you do. Do not just

SPEND TIME...INVEST YOUR TIME:

Pray

Give a warm greeting to everyone you meet.

Visit someone who is sick or lonely.

Play a game with your children.

Help in a community project.

Volunteer at church.

Read the Bible.