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Fr. David Kosmoski, Pastor

Mass Schedule

Parish Secretary: Rosemary Horniacek Parish Office: 732-634-4355

Parish Fax: 732-750-5905

Religious Education Department: Bette Vitale 732-636-4261

New parishioners are welcomed!

Please register to become part of our parish family by calling or stopping by the rectory. If your child is 18

years old, or out of college, they should register on their own.

Registration is one of the requirements for sponsor certificates.

New Year’s Eve�

Vigil, 4:00 PM �

New Year’s Day, Solemnity of Mary,�

10:00 PM and 11:30 AM �

With the Blessed Mother looking for her beloved Son, do not cease searching

un�l you have found Him. St. Bonaventure, The Tree of Life. �

Feast of the Holy Family

SCHEDULE OF EVENT

Mon. 12/30 NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Tues. 12/31 4:00PM VIGIL MASS

Wed. 01/01 10:00AM MASS

11:30AM MASS

Sat. 01/04 NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

8:00AM MASS ASSOCIATION

3:00PM Confessions

4:00PM Vigil Mass

7:00PM N/A Meeting

7:30PM N/A non-Family Support Group

Sun. 01/05 8:00AM Mass

10:00AM Mass

11:30AM Mass

Mass Intentions

Mon. 12/30

8:00AM Eileen M. Cassidy

Aurora Calabrese

Tues. 12/31 New Year’s Eve

8:00AM Michael Snyder

4:00PM VIGIL

Wed. 01/01 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

10:00AM Patrick Sages

11:30AM Mary Whitford

Thur. 01/02 Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Naziazen

8:00AM Anthony J. Falco

Fri. 01/03 Holy Name of Jesus

8:00AM Garnet Pisano

Sat. 01/04 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

8:00AM Mass Association

4:00PM Vigil Ann Kelton

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Sun. 01/05

8:00AM Our Parishioners

10:00AM Rocco Liquori

11:30AM Frank Mistretta, Sr.

SHRINE CANDLES 01/04/2020

BLESSED MOTHER SACRED HEART

Emily Almeida (Healing)� � Carol & Franz Hruschka� �

Kenneth Matulonis� � � John & Marion Casale�

Frank Matulonis, Jr. & Sr � Bruce Cohorsky�

Torra Family� � � Rose & Michael Copertino�

Lucy Trackim� � The Ortmann/Giangulano Fam.�

Bob Conway� � � Quinn/Nolan Family�

George & Dorothy Schnepf� � �

Alphonse & Donna Milano� �

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BINGO SCHEDULE

12-31-2019 NO BINGO

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

LITURGICAL MINISTER’S SCHEDULE

Lector

Tues. 12/31 4:00PM L. Torra

Wed. 01/01 10:00AM K. Gallagher

11:30AM J. Hugelmeyer

Sat. 01/04 4:00PM Vigil K. Matzura

Sun. 01/05 8:00AM M. Banick

10:00AM T. Botti

11:30AM C. Monis

Eucharistic Ministers

Tues. 12/31 4:00PM S. Bowers, M. Motta

Wed. 01/01 10:00AM Please step forward to serve at this Mass

11:30AM E. Lemmon, M. Hugelmeyer

Sat. 01/04 4:00PM Vigil E. Lemmon, A. Minetta,

S. Minetta, L. Quintana

Sun. 01/05 8:00AM S. Bowers, M. Motta,

H. Werte, K. D’Addario

10:00AM B. Viater, E. Potyrala,

A. Hogrebe, A. Botti

11:30AM G. Rios, M. Repace,

M. Clifford, C. DiMarsico

ALTAR SERVERS

Tues. 12/31 4:00PM F. Vazquez, C. Vazquez,

E. Sinatra

Wed. 01/01 10:00AM M. Abner, S. Rasimowicz,

A. Terebetsky

11:30AM D. Cohen, A. Villaluna, C. Monis

Sat. 01/04 4:00PM Vigil M. Rowley, A. Complido,

A. Terebetsky

01/05 8:00AM C. Monis, A. Lasek, M. Zweidinger

10:00AM M. Abner, D. DeVotta, J. Kinsey

11:30AM A. Villaluna, D. Cohen, C. Tisch

Parishioner Prayer List

John Allen, Emily Almeida, George Alusik, BZ, Sr., Madge Basil, Mark and

Anthony Beluch, Robert Blumetti, Kyle Bolger, Carl Booth, Donna

Sumpolec Bruno, Sylvia & Michael Bourgeois, Brian Burns, Dulce Caliero,

Carrissa, Rosemarie Catena, Robert Caulfield, Chomicki Family, Marie

Christini, Ann Ciarrico, Michelle Cole, Hector Colon, Charles Connolly,

Dennis Costante, Denise Covino, Gerilynn Crawford, Enrique Curbel, Linda

Czaplicki, Michael Cysani, Gary Davila, Baby Giuliana DeAngelis, Grace

DeVivo, Vincent Di Giorgio, Pat DiMarco, Pamela Drotar, Jeff Eidson, Jaoa

Elias, Marilyn Evan, Kyle Fairhurst, Joann Foglia, Albert & Linda Foglia,

Richard Fuentes, Marion Fulloon, , Frankie Gagliano, Diana and Jose Gar.

cia, Daniela Giambrone, Barbara Golinski, Mary Gorka, Ann Groben, Walter

Hasting, Virginia Higgins, Carol Hila, Amanda Jung, Cheryl Kenny, Hanns

Kozbial, Nicholas Koptko, Barbara La Coco, Richard Lagripo, Anthony

LaMotta, Nick Lange, Faith Longstreet, Catherine Masher, Tiffany Masters,

Joan Modzelewski, Garry Maurath, Robert Matzura, Jeanne Michaloski,

Gene Moore, Rose Muccilli, Irma Munez, Christina Naia, Adam Nowol.

zinski, Nick Petrillo, Angel Pimentel, Sandra Lynn Place, Laura Poland,

Peter Reimann, Terry and Tara Risso, Joe Romanowski, Florence Salerno,

Frank Salerno, Julie Salerno, Lou Salerno, Barbara Santo, Wayne Schmitt,

Charlene Schnepf, Trish Shuller, Edward Sprague, Catherine Squiglio, Perry

Stio, Josephine Strittmatter, Betty Sullivan, Julio Suarez, Jane Taylor, Lauren

Teague, Ryan Terebetsky, Paul Tornambe, Mike Vallillo, Alice Wade, Dan

Weiss, Robert Wodarski, Brian Zalasar, Vincent and Rita Zalasar, Marianne

Zelizi, Okaan Zenger

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Sara Marie Eastman, Peter and Michele Guaracci, Jus�n Kitchen, Gerard

Kopchik, Jus�n Lurker, Col. William McClary, Staff Sergeant Keith Zalasar�

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY

MARRIED

CHOIR DIRECTOR

MR. & MRS. DAVID VALLA

DECEMBER 29, 2019 - THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

ST. ANDREW MASS ASSOCIATION

WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 4TH AT

8:00AM

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NEW AND RENEWED NAMES

FOR JANUARY 4, 2020

For From

Josephine Lucy D’Silva Dolores Hunter

Janet Kunie

William Poulsen Lynn Torra

Lillian Galvano Dolores Hunter

Robert Mencor, Jr. Josephine Colatrella

John Cifradella & Family

Ron Colatrella & Family

Josephine & Columbia Dinverno & Family

DeCicco & Grieco Families

Irene Smakula Barbara Viater

Dolores Hunter

Andrew Kuchtyak, Sr. Audrey Kutchtyak

Andrew Kuchtyak, Jr.

Andrew S. Kuchtyak

Mary Kuchtyak

Cecelia Kuchtyak

Elizabeth Mullen

Janina Tyndorf

Melissa Kuchtyak

Ann Klawunn Mary Dowd

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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the

�me and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communica-

�on, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The

next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be

held January 24�26. Early registra�on is advisable as

space is limited. Phone 1�732�904�9636 for registra�on

and informa�on.�

Visit us at: www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org for more

Informa�on. �

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APOSTLES OF PRAYER

If you would like to become an Apostle of Prayer,

making a commitment to pray each day for the

thousands of people who request prayers, please

leave a detailed message at 732-765-6431 or send

an email to our office at:

[email protected]

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REMINDER �

LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS PLEASE CALL TO

SIGN UP TO SERVE AT NEW YEAR MASSES.�

THANK YOU!�

BINGO REQUEST

We are in need of items for “door prizes” at our weekly Bingo

games. Please note that we can only “give away” BRAND NEW

items. NOT USED (not even once) or damaged (not even

slightly) Please assist your parish in this major fundraiser by

volunteering once a month. Please call the rectory. Thank

you for your support! �

50’S 60’S DANCE SPONSORED BY THE

COLUMBIAN CLUB OF AVENEL �

Saturday, February 8th �

Doors open at 5:00PM� Dinner at 5:30PM�

Dancing from 6:30PM to 10:30PM�

(Bar closes at 10:00PM)�

Live music, 3 Carving Sta"ons (Roast pork, Turkey,

London broil) with Potatoes and Vegetables, Dra, Beer,

Soda, Coffee, Tea and Dessert. $ 30 per person call

Wendell Ubelhoer for Tickets and Informa"on

732�388�8954.�

AC BUS TRIP

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Caesars�

Sponsored by St. Andrew Knights of Columbus�

109 Morrissey Avenue, Avenel �

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Bus leaves Council home at 8:45AM and returns �

approximately at 7PM. Cost is $30/$30 back. Con"nen-

tal breakfast at Council ( coffee, bagels, donuts, rolls) �

On bus: Water and snacks. Call Pete Joe: 732�527�0492

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After School CCD classes!!

Important News!!!

Three large rectory rooms are being

transformed into classrooms for the

space needed to accommodate the

Religious Education classes (grades

1�8) which are moving to the rectory

next September. There will no longer

be Saturday Morning Classes as of

September, 2020.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES-

DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

Please consider supporting our local poverty

relief services by donating gently used and

clean clothing, shoes, household items and

small appliances to Catholic Charities-Diocese

of Metuchen. Clearly marked donation boxes

are available in more than 30 locations

throughout our four-county diocese. For a

complete list of drop-off locations, visit http://

www.ccdom.org/how-you-can-help/clothing-

donation-drop-boxes. If you have an item that

is too big to fit in a donation box, call 877-343-

3651 to arrange for a free pick up at your

home.

AN ANCHOR IN TIMES OF TURMOIL

We find ourselves in a world where nothing seems

permanent, where we are confronted with violence

and the threat of destruction. Psychology tells us

that in times of turmoil we can maintain our stability

by anchoring our life to something unshakable. Je-

sus calls us to anchor our life in fidelity to the Lord

and his way of life. To learn more about living a life of

faithfulness to our God through the focus of the

Catholic faith we invite you to meet with us at an

Inquiry Session. All who are unbaptized, baptized in

another Christian denomination, or baptized Catholic

but have never received the Sacraments of Confirma-

tion AND Eucharist are invited. Inquiry sessions do not

assume a commitment to join the Catholic Church.

They are for those who wish to inquire, explore, and

search for ways to grow in relationship with God. �

For more information, call RCIA at 732�634�4355. �

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RALLY FOR LIFE IN TRENTON

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Human Life and

Dignity will be running a bus trip to the Rally for Life in

Trenton, NJ on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. The bus

ride is free of charge, but since space is limited all

Passengers must reserve their seats. Passengers will

board the bus at the Diocesan Center in Piscataway at

9:30AM. The Rally at the State House begins at 11:00AM

and ends at 1:00PM. Passengers will attend a small

Reception afterwards. The bus will bring everyone

back to the Diocesan Center around 3:00PM If you have

any questions or would like to reserve a seat please

email [email protected] or call 732-562-

1543.

CONNECTIONS PROGRAM

Catholic Chari�es is currently seeking volunteers for the

Connec�ons Program to help children who have suffered

loss or who have special needs. Please contact Jeane8e

Cullen at 732�738�1323 or [email protected] for more

informa�on. �

HOLIDAY MODEL TRAIN SHOW

The Barron Arts Center�

582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge�

Now thru December 30th �

Exhibit Hours: Mon.�Fri. 11am�4pm (Closed Dec. 25th )�

Free Admission�dona�ons welcome!�

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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE, OLD BRIDGE

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

A bereavement support program of five meetings will

begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7:00PM at St.

Thomas The Apostle in Old Bridge (parish room in the

Parish Hall). The meetings will continue on Tuesday,

January 21, February 11 and 25, and March 10. The

program is offered as a support for all personsk who

have recently lost a loved one and are struggling with

the mourning process. Registration is required. No

Walk�ins. For more information, please call Deacon

Pat at 732�251�400 ext. 8218.�

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RESOURSCES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a

facebook page that provides daily updates with short in-

spirational reflections for people with disabilities, family

members and care givers. The site also provides end-

less resources for those with physical, emotional, cogni-

tive, visual, auditory and other special challenges. To

access our Facebook page ( even if you are not a mem-

ber of Facebook), type the following into your search en-

gine: Diocese of Metuchen Office for Persons with Disa-

bilities. Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabili-

ties has an extensive list of resources available within

our diocese and beyond. Please contact us for more

information call 732-765-6432 or email: catho-

[email protected]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

DIOSCESE OF METUCHEN

“Open your heart and home to a foster child!

Catholic Charities Treatment Family Homes

Program is in need of families to care for children

of all ages. These children need loving, stable

families to help them heal from past trauma.

Training is provided and the child’s expenses are

reimbursed. Please contact our Recruiter

Miguelina Nunez 866-247-HOME or

[email protected] for further information.

CONVALIDATION

If you were not married in a Catholic Church and wish

to discuss the sacrament of marriage please call the

rectory 732-634-4355 for an appointment.

Pilgrimage to Southern Italy and Sicily

Palermo, Selinunte, Agrigento, Siracusa, Mt.

Etna, Taormina, Messina, San Giovanni

Rotondo, Mont Sant’Angelo and Rome

including a Papal Audience. Nov. 3-13, 2020 $3479.00 per person

Included: Superior hotels, most meals, gov. taxes, professional guides,

tour escort and daily Mass

Call for brochure and reservations at 732 634-4355

“Stay very close to the crib of this gentle Child, especially dur-

ing these holy days of his birth. if you love wealth, here you will

find the gold the Magi le� him; if you love the smoke of honor,

you will find that of the incense; and if you love the delicacy of

the senses, you will smell the perfumed myrrh which perfumes the en"re holy �

stable. Have a great love of this heavenly infant.” St. Padre Pio

Announcing: Egypt, Cairo and Nile Cruise to �

Aswan, Luxor and much more... �

March 8 � 17, 2021�

Pain�ng of the Rest on the Flight into Egypt, (Merson) Boston Museum. Note

Mary res�ng in the paws of the Sphinx with Christ Child, with Joseph exhausted in

the desert. �

PS Thank you to the American Legion, Post 471 for the food

baskets, School 4& 5 for the food drive, Woodbridge High

School choir for the concert, and to all our parishioners for

the great generosity shown by the many giF and giF cards

for needy families. A special thanks to our choir for their

beaituiful music at the Masses for Christmas�

Dear Parishioner,

As we celebrate the feast of the Holy family this weekend, we are thankful for the gift of family life. Even when suffering comes into

the family we are called to help one another. We need family life to find mutual support and strength, especially when the burden of

grief lies heavily on the heart.

We should not be discouraged when we see our family as imperfect. Perfect families do not exist. All families are called

to grow in love, and learn by loving. Like faith, love is purified like gold in the furnace. When love exists in the family

it can bear any burden. Love is never trying to get the last word in rather it is asking questions of one another—how we

can improve… instead of criticizing others, we want to extend encouragement and peace. When we contemplate the holy

family, we see humility, patience, prayerfulness. Love is born in a family and constantly develops amid lights and shad-

ows, and stays together in good times and bad.

What counts in families are not material things, but how we respond to one another and to God.

This year our parish will celebrate 100 years of its foundation. We ask the Holy Family to helps us to celebrate and be thankful. With

the Blessed Mother looking for Jesus in the temple, may we search for Jesus until he is found. (S. Bonaventure).

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Fr. David�

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