This Week at St. Magdalen’s Scheduled Events: PC (Parish Center); SFC (Spiritual Formation Center); C (Church); CPL (Chapel); Sunday, December 30th: Holy Family Monday, December 31st: Vigil Mass 5:00 pm (C) No Adoration Spanish Prayer Group 7:00 pm (PC) Holy Hour 11:00 - 12:00 pm (C) Tuesday, January 1st: Mary Mother of God Parish Offices are Closed Mass Schedule: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, & 1:30 pm (Spanish) (C) No Adoration Wednesday, January 2nd: Novena to St. Joseph 9:00 am Mass (C) Confessions 9:45 - 10:45 am (C) Purly Girls 1:00 - 4:00 pm (SFC) Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 5:30 pm (C) Children’s & Youth Choir 5:30 - 8:00 pm (SFC) Catholic War Veterans Ministry 7:00 pm (C) Spanish Mass 7:30 pm (C) Thursday, January 3rd: Adult Choir 7:00 - 9:00 pm (C) Monday Spanish Music Practice 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC) ELL 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC) Knights of Columbus Officers & Program Director Meeting 8:00 pm (PC) Friday, January 4th: First Friday Home School Group Meeting 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (PC) Boy Scout meeting 7:00 pm (PC) Spanish Music Practice 7:00 - 9:00 pm (SFC) Respect Life Ministry Meeting 7:00 pm (PC) Benediction 7:30 pm (C) Saturday, January 5th: Sunday, January 6th: RCIA 9:00 am (SFC) Symbolon (SFC) 8th Grace Confirmation gathering 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (PC) Rosary Altar Society Corporal Mass 12:00 pm (C) Marriage Ministry 1:00 - 3:00 pm (SFC) Young Adult Group Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 pm (PC) Monday, December 31st: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 7:00 Cathy Giffin 9:00 Claire Schlegel 5:00 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s Tuesday, January 1st: Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 9:00 Robert Eyles 11:00 Tom Barile 1:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s Wednesday, January 2nd: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 9:00 Gene Leotta 7:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s Thursday, January 3rd: 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Jn 1:29-34 7:00 Benedict DiMaruma 9:00 George Norvilas Friday, January 4th: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 7:00 Esther & Arthur Febo Rocco Colantuono, Sr. * 9:00 Robert Slack Patricia Luszek * Saturday, January 5th: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51 8:00 Erich Zipfel 5:00 Vera Crotty Sunday, January 6th: Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 7:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s 9:00 Kevin Hamilton Gale Casey * 10:30 Judith DeSilvestro Rosemary Oster * 12:00 Linda Podymov Carol Molter * 1:30 The Parishioners of St. Magdalen’s and Mass Intentions The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week for Lawrence & Martha Costanza Sanctuary Flowers this week are in Memory of Andrew Simutis The Flowers for the Blessed Mother this week are in Memory of Olga Salaba The Flowers for St. Joseph this week are in Memory of Pasquale Capece
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This Week at St. Magdalen’s
Scheduled Events:
PC (Parish Center); SFC (Spiritual Formation Center); C (Church); CPL (Chapel);
Sunday, December 30th: Holy Family Monday, December 31st: Vigil Mass 5:00 pm (C)
“The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner he wills it; and thirdly to do it because it is his will.” Feast Day: January 4th
Patron of: In-law problems, loss of parents, and widows
Sacristan: Z. Pron
5:00 pm: Extra Ordinary Ministers:
L. Anderson, N. Bill, C. Terranova,
S. Carroll
Readers:
J. DeLuccio, W. Coey
Altar Servers:
L. Berardi, N. Berardi, J. Betti, J. Betti,
M. Simutis
7:30 am: Extra Ordinary Ministers: M. Bachynsky, R. Blaser, M. Casey,
M. Troisi
Readers:
J. Kane, D. Schmatz
Altar Servers:
G. Balsamo, P. Primiani, F. Urso
9:00 am: Extra Ordinary Ministers:
D. Fileccia, L. Calamito, S. Sabol,
M. Slebodnik
Readers:
K. VanDeMoere, M. Dowd
Altar Servers:
A. Laniez, N. Robben, M. Zembur
S. Shawkan, T. Shawkan
10:30 am Extra Ordinary Ministers:
C. Metcalf, K. Behre, F. Seboria
Readers:
P. Bonura, K. McLaughlin
Altar Servers:
D. Carman, X. Dowd, J. Kerekes,
J. Kerekes
12:00 pm: Extra Ordinary Ministers:
A. Artiles, N. Baus, C. O’Brien
Readers:
P. Cucci
Altar Servers:
E. McGee, D. Orellana,
A. Vargas, M. Vargas
1:30 pm: Altar Servers:
H. Sanchez, F. Sanchez-Cantor,
M. Vargas-Pachecho
Friday, January 4th
Benediction
N. Robben, M. Simutis
Saturday, January 5th
8:00 am Mass
J. Scimeca, D. Watchorn
Donna Conforti, Maryl Flory, Margaret Christensen, Margaret Lutz, Elizabeth Lazowski, Kathryn Weber,
James Ajamian, Phil Liberato, Kenneth Rambush, Sophia McGurgan, Patricia Ferrao, Mariann Robinette, Dora
Arcega, Mary Cullinane, Jennifer Cunningham, Teresa Matthews, Kate Sandberg, Leonel Corado, Angelina
Moise, Robin Bennett, Mary Ann Rago, Natalie Deddy, Jon Paul Sciarrotta, Gladys Cucinotta, Vincent Tratz,
Sivida Mendez, Leneza Kardenski, Robert Turck, Sciarrotta Family, Marie Nuzzio, Michael Bonifazi, Kim
Portland, Ann Maria DiCostanzo, Lauren Zalewski, Mary Gural, Vincent Rose, Mary O’Donnell, Jerry Market, Art & Maria Henn, Linda Wells, Cathy Panzini, Catherine Pish,
Teresa Matthews, Constance Richardson, Elizabeth Stanton, Rose Esposito, Barbara Naomi, Patrick Go-
down, Gianna Brachelli, Andrew Dearborn, Joseph Mita-la, Ella Miller, Harry Barone, Theresa Ganley, Betty Phe-
Please note that names will only be left on our sick list for 3 months. Please call the parish office to notify us of any changes.
Liturgy & Prayer
First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Sirach emphasizes the importance of honoring
one’s parents. He explains that spiritual riches will come to those who are kind to their mother
and father.
Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21
Paul advises us to treat each other with kind-
ness and mercy and to forgive as God forgives
us. His words remind families to always love
and respect one another and let Christ’s peace reign in their hearts and in their homes.
Gospel: Luke 2:41-52
When Jesus was twelve years old, the Holy
Family traveled to Jerusalem to celebrate the
feast. Jesus did not return with the company.
Instead, he stayed in Jerusalem, sitting among the teachers while amazing them with his un-
derstanding and questions. When found by his
concerned parents, Jesus reminded them that
he must be in the house of his Father. Return-
ing together, Mary kept these things in her
heart.
Stewardship of Treasure
In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return
to the Lord . Due to the Early Submission of the bulletin.
Collection amount was not available.
Thank you to all who so generously donate
to our food pantry.
This week the pantry is in need of the following items:
Canned Fruit & Applesauce, Oil, Rice, Juice packs, Canned Beans, Canned Stews,
Meats & Soups, Canned Pasta, Pasta Sauce,
Cake Mix & Frosting, Tea, Coffee, Detergent,
Pancake Mix & Syrup, Mayo, Deodorant, Healthy
Kid Snacks, Cereal, Tuna, Toothpaste, Mac & Cheese, Jelly, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Soap,
Feminine Products, Diapers Size 4,5 & 6
Please place items in the boxes located in the Narthex of
the church. Please check dates on donations, we can not
use any out of date products.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DONATE COUPONS FROM GENERAL MILLS AND CAMPBELL PRODUCTS. THESE COUPONS ARE SENT TO ST. ANN’S SCHOOL IN RARITAN. COUPONS MAY BE DEPOSITED IN MAIL BOXES ON DONATION BINS.
When you shop with Amazon simply go to smile.amazon.com.
Once you log into your Amazon account you can choose the option to pick your
own charitable organization. In the search box enter
‘St Magdalen De Pazzi Church’. Select our parish indicated by
Flemington. There is no cost to you.
Start Shopping!!!!!
Special Note: Please make all checks payable to Saint Magdalen
Church when donating to the Diocesan Second Collections.
Please be aware that at this time of year we have had
people approach our parishioners coming out of the
Masses begging for money. We have tried to refer
them to the Hope House for help but they have
refused. Please do not give them money.
The police should be called.
We would like to purchase new Altar
Candlesticks to adorn the Altar.
If you would like to donate towards
this project, please feel free to call the
Parish Office at
908-782-2922 ext. 1723.
Please consider
GIVING online this New Year
As you contemplate donations this coming year, please keep St. Magdalen Church in mind. Your contributions are need-
ed for everything from special programs to basic operating expenses. For parishioner’s convenience we offer online
giving. To donate, visit St. Magdalen’s website at www.stmagdalen.org, click on “DONATE NOW” located at the top of the site and follow the instructions.
If you have any questions please call the business office at
908. 782. 2922 x 1728.
Did you know that some company’s offer Gift Matching?
This is a great way to increase your donations by having
your company match your contribution. Please check with
your Human Resources Department to see if this is available
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt 25:40
Our Lady of Hope House, located directly behind St. Magdalen’s Parish Center, is a social outreach provided by our parish and run
by Sr. Faustina Nguyen a member of the Sisters of Christian Charity community. Hope House has been in existence for more than 12 years, however, many of our parishioners do not even realize that this social ministry exists. Hope House distributes food, furniture, clothing, and other miscellaneous items. Sr. Faustina describes Hope house as a ministry,
which not only provides for the physical but first and foremost the spiritual needs of souls. When someone in need reaches out, Sr. Faustina schedules a meeting, sits down with him or her, listens to their story, and seeks to provide counsel. Sister also oversees a dedicated group of parishioners who help with the food pantry, staff the office, and sort clothing. She reminds
everyone that those who come through the door are Jesus in disguise. Is this a way you possibly see yourself serving Jesus within our community?
Interested in donating food or learning how you can serve at Hope House?
Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Brother Francis in this heartwarming presentation of the birth of God’s Son! Witness the moving submission of Mary, Joseph, and others as they make
way for our Savior.
O Holy Night is a wonderful way to remind everyone of Who we celebrate during the Christmas season!
“Brother Francis: O Holy Night” can be found on Formed under “Watch”, “Youth”,
“Brother Francis”. (Please use the arrows to scroll to the right.)
Formed is available to you through our parish-paid subscription. No strings attached! Get your FREE Formed account in 3 easy steps:
1. Go to www.formed.org 2. Click “Register Sign up free using your
parish code” (Right side of the page.) 3. Enter our case sensitive parish code: nr2929
For assistance, contact the parish office at [email protected] or 908-751-1750.
Formed is a revolutionary online platform. Through our parish subscription, we provide free access for you to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks, and video-based studies from the Augustine Institute.
Watch/listen for FREE with your family and friends to nurture your faith.
Best wishes for a merry and blessed Christmas and a well in FORMED New Year!
been attending Mass at St. Magdalen de Pazzi for a long or short time –
we invite you to register to more fully participate in the life of our parish. You’ll receive mail and/or emails communications to stay up-to-date
with the latest happenings and opportunities in our parish.
To register, please call the Parish Office at 908-782-2922 (Ext 1780)
Did you know that registering in the parish you attend is important if you wish to receive Pastoral Care, Sacraments, and Religious Education for family? In addition, registering is necessary if you wish to obtain a letter of suitability to be a Godparent or Confirmation sponsor. “Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 RSV
Many people who have separated and/or are divorced describe the experience as: emotionally draining, pain-ful, spiritual upheaval, traumatic, challenging, necessary evil and/or a radical life transition. Some experience confusion, feel misunderstood, isolated, and have many questions about issues they have never faced before.
Our mission is to assist in the healing process through Divorce Care, a two-part program that is both a workshop and support group. The program facilitators are lay people who are living examples of life after divorce. We want you to know that there is hope for your future and for your children’s too. As you share your feelings and experiences in the Divorce Care group, you will become part of a family.
You are invited to participate in a divorce support group beginning Mid March and concluding Mid June. Meetings will be held in the Spiritual Formation Center.
Please join us and begin your road to healing.
Please feel free to call our facilitators for more information, questions or concerns:
Thank You to all the volunteers, groups, and individuals who kindly
donated their time, talent and made many generous donations to help make the 38th Annual St. Magdalen’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner a success!
Approximately 553 dinners were delivered to people throughout the community and about 150 guests enjoyed dinner and fellowship at the Parish Center. In addition, meals were taken home by guests.
Many local businesses and restaurants also generously contributed to the success of this event.
These include:
Shop Rite of Flemington Wegmans of Bridgewater
Wawa of Flemington Coscto of Flemington
Lantmannen Unibake in New Egypt Annie’s Deli in Pluckemin
BJ’s Wholesale Club Jake’s Restaurant
Capuano Ristorante & Pizzeria of Flemington Joe’s Pizza & Restaurant Panatieris Pizza & Pasta
Angelo’s Blue Fish Grill
Marinelli’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant Max’s 31
Flemington-Raritan Diner Grateful Bites
Sweet Valley Farms Brookside Farms
The success of this day depended on so many people, if we left you out of this “thank you”,
we apologize. Your help was greatly appreciated!
God Bless All of You, Frank Seboria, Kristen and Chris McPherson, Mary Eyles
Thanksgiving Dinner Chairpersons
Liturgia de la Palabra
30 de diciembre de 2018
Primera Lectura: Sirac 3:2-6, 12-14
Sirac enfatiza la importancia de honrar a nuestros padres. Explica que riquezas espirituales vendrán a aquellos
que son amables con su madre y con su padre.
Segunda Lectura: Colosenses 3:12-21
Pablo nos aconseja a tratarnos los unos a los otros con amabilidad y compasión, y a perdonar como Dios nos
perdona. Sus palabras les recuerda a las familias a siempre amarse y respetarse, y permitir que la paz de Cristo reine en sus corazones y hogares.
Evangelio: San Lucas 2:41-52
Cuando Jesús tenía doce años, la Sagrada Familia viajó a Jerusalén para celebrar la fiesta de la Pascua. Jesús no regresó con sus padres. En vez, se quedó en Jerusalén, sentado entre los maestros, y asombrándolos con su
conocimiento y sus preguntas. Cuando sus preocupados padres lo encontraron, Jesús les recordó que debía estar
en la casa de su Padre. Al regresar, María guardó todo esto en su corazón.
PASTORAL HISPANA
Padre Wladyslaw (Walter) Wiktorek
Vicario Parroquial
Llamadas y Mensajes de Texto a: (732)668-4966. Citas en horario de oficina de lunes a miércoles. Oficina: (908)782-2922 Ext. 1735 Email: [email protected]
Confesiones en Español Domingos: 1:00pm - 1:20pm Miércoles: 6:30pm - 7:20pm Registro Parroquial Solicitar formulario de lunes a viernes entre 9:30am -12:00pm y 1:00pm- 4:00pm. Sacramento del Bautismo Primer Domingo del mes 1:30pm. Para información comunicarse con Sra. María Teresa Dávila (908)283-0609 Sacramento del Matrimonio Requiere Curso de Pre-Cana y Registro Parroquial. Infor-mación y arreglos parroquial-es realizarlos con al menos 12 meses de anticipación. Sacramento Unción de los Enfermos y Visitas a estos. Comunicarse con Padre Walter. Unete al Grupo de Oración “Sendero de Amor” lunes 7-9pm
Presidente Consejo Pastoral Hispano: Hernando Patiño (908)590-0511
Natividad del Señor 7:00pm en el Centro Parroquial. - martes, 25 de diciembre: Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor, Día de Navidad 1:30pm. Precepto - martes, 1 de enero: Solemnidad de María Madre de Dios 1:30pm. Precepto
Santa María, Madre de Dios
1 enero
Visita a Jesús
Sacramentado de lunes
a viernes desde las 10am has-
ta11pm. Primer
viernes del mes hay Adoración
Continua hasta las 8am del
sábado. Los Domingos hay
Adoración desde las 3pm.
En Roma se custodia la imagen
más antigua de la Virgen y el
Belén más antiguo del mundo.
Ve cómo se vive la Navidad en
Roma. Búscalo en Formed. 1. Entra a: www.formed.org
Sr. Marie Luu Superior of Convent Sr. Faustina Nguyen SCC., Pastoral Assoc. of Social Ministry
[email protected] ext.1773 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:45 am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00 Religious Education Office Hours: Mon. & Tues. 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed. & Thurs. 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
St. Magdalen’s Ministry Contacts
(Office Staff can be reached at 782-2922 and the extension listed.)
Commissions Director, Anthony Cozzi………….. 908-751-1703
Boy Scouts, Rick Rainey, 788-0234 Cursillo, Lucille Hess, 788-5988
Eucharistic Adoration, Lucille Hess, 788-5988
Eucharistic Ministry Outreach Medical Facilities, Don Anderson, 788-3806 Homebound Catholics, Michaele Casey, 908-392-5865 Extraordinary Ministers, Ronnie Thomas, 284-9409
Filipino Association of St. Magdalen, Liezl Millan, 619-0637 Finance Council, Jeff Anclien, 797-0393 Gardeners, Jim Barile, 788-0948 or JoAnn Fisher, 328-9139 Greeters, Jayne Gilbert, 752-0614
Home Schooling, Mechele Pron, 284-1908 Knights of Columbus, Pierre Bonura, 609-240-5053 [email protected] More Information visit www.kofc3294.org
Lazarus Ministry, Ed Pictroski, 788-4851 Lord’s Supper, Pat Beckman, 788-5174 Lydias, (Tidy church) Fran Holmok, 442-4056 Martha’s (Linens) Rosemarie Doremus, 782-7204
Marriage Ministry Deacon Stephen & Rosemary Kern, 751-1695 Natural Family Planning Deacon Stephen & Rosemary Kern, 782-4447 Military & Veterans Ministry, Al Kosiarski, 531-1662; [email protected] Children & Youth Choir, Gina Niedziejko, 788-7150
Squires, Doug Watchorn, 399-0026 Social Ministries, Our Lady of Hope House, 782-2922 ext. 1771 St. Vincent de Paul, Tom Jeffas, 201-637-3270 Bereavement, Joan Purdy, 369-4841
ELL, Jim Tubman, 963-0546 Interfaith Hospitality, Sue Sabol, 782-0482 Senior Citizen Ministry, Mary Eyles 788-4182 Youth Ministry, Michele Beckman, ext. 1739
Ushers, Frank Seboria, 303-6017
We Invite You to Celebrate
Baptism– Please call Parish Office for preparation & for arrangements or visit our website for more information: www.stmagdalen.org
Matrimony– Arrangements must be made one year in advance by
contacting Parish Office.
Sponsor Certificates– Only parishioners who have been registered for at least 6 months can be given a certificate to be a Godparent/Sponsor. Forms can be found on our website: www. stmagdalen.org.
To Register as a Parishioner: Please call Parish office
“Zeal for your house consumes me.” Psalm 69:9.
My Dear Parishioners,
Many of you have admired all the wonderful projects that have been completed at St. Mary Magdalen’s this past year. This is
due to the generosity of people like you who have donated towards certain items or projects. Our Church and Parish Center
could have never been worked on without your generosity. In addition we had fundraisers such as plant sale, bird house sale,
Trivia night (proceeds that we used towards the church) and Bag Bingo, which helped Our Lady of Hope House. Many other
items have been given over the past 1 ½ year ranging from sanctuary chairs, missal stand and sanctuary lamp to new altar
cloths and dalmatics and our beautiful Sanctuary Angels. These restricted donations were all above and beyond people’s reg-
ular weekly or monthly contributions. The funds were donated as “restricted “ for specific purchases and did not come from
our ordinary income. I continue to be edified by our parish’s weekly gift to the Lord. The collection pays for our regular
weekly operating bills.
If you would like to make a restricted charitable donation to St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi church restoration project, it would
be greatly appreciated. In the future, I would like to redo every pew and kneeler in the Church and change the rest of the
flooring. In addition, I know our bathrooms need updating and this is on my priority list. This can only be achieved by your
donations above your regular giving. So please think of a year-end tax credit and donate a restricted gift to your par-
ish. Also, planned giving to your parish will benefit the church in years to come, so please consider this as well.
Parish Center: Foyer- Walls, Floor : A bequest
Ceiling– The Rinaldi Family
Gym– Floors were stripped and refinished and Walls painted: Donations from the Ministries; The Knights of Columbus, The
Hispanic Community & The Filipino Association
Heating & Air Conditioner– Replace the 2 units; This came from a donation from a non-parishioner, The St. Hillaire Family
Church:
New Altar- A generous parishioner
Mary and St. Joseph statue and altars - Two generous parishioners
New Baptismal Font - A generous parishioner
Floor: The Taranto and Fadule families, towards the center aisle floor, (projected completion January 2019)
Sanctuary: Special thanks to the Mr. and Mrs. Richard Creter of Flemington Granite for donating the marble that adorns our
altar.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Image: Hispanic Community
St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi painting: In memory of a deceased family member
The Rosary Altar Society, Knights of Columbus Filipinno-American Apostolate of St. Mary Magdalen, the Hispanic Commu-
nity all gave towards the restoration of the Church.
In addition, we received a bequest in which we have put it towards the ceramic tile floor and the new pew frontals.
Our Lady of Hope House:
Furnace: Replaced; using proceeds from Bag Bingo
As we end the year 2018 we, as a parish, have a lot to be thankful for. And may the blessings of Almighty God, who cannot
be out done grant you health and happiness in the New Year.
Sincerely, Father Brighenti
2018 Parish Updates
“May God, who cannot be out done by our generosity, ......”