Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2019

Saint Bartholomew Church A faith community in the Roman Catholic Tradition Since 1959

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Parish Mission Statement The Mission of the Catholic Community of Saint Bartholomew is to build

our lives in the image of Christ through love, worship and service.

Mass Schedule 5:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil; 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.,

& 12:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m.; Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m., Saturday

Eucharistic Adoration

Every First Friday Noon to 7:00 p.m. (October—May)

Reconciliation 3:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday or by appointment

Baptism The sacrament is celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 p.m. with the exception

in Lent. Please contact the parish office.

Marriage Marriage is a major step in anyone’s life. If you are planning your

marriage, please contact the parish office one year in advance.

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Thomas J. Walsh twalsh@stbartseb.com

Pastor

Rev. James E. De Fillipps jdefillipps@diometuchen.org

Parochial Vicar

John H. Broehl jbroehl@stbartseb.com

Deacon

Anthony J. Gostkowski tonydeacon@aol.com

Deacon

John F. Kenny jkenny@stbartseb.com

Deacon

Phil Tartara ptartara@stbartseb.com

Deacon

John P. McShane Deacon Emeritus

Ann Wierzbicki

awierzbicki@stbartseb.com Prinicpal

Barbara Fitzgerald

bfitzgerald@stbartseb.com Director of Religious Education

Parish Center/Rectory Mailing Address

470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Phone: 732-257-7722 Fax: 732-257-7723 Saint Bartholomew School: 732-254-7105

School of Religion: 732-390-0354 The Parish Center is open Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m.—Noon Website: www.stbartseb.org Flocknote: Text STBARTEB to 84576

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SATURDAY, September 21, 2019: Saint Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist 5:00 P.M. Donald O’Brien r/o The Family of Deacon John & Nora Broehl SUNDAY, September 22, 2019: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Henrietta Freeman r/o The Family Marion Carlo r/o Lucy DeAgro 10:00 A.M. Gregory Gatto r/o Barbara Bunag 12:00 P.M. Dora & Anthony Angelini r/o Kristensen Family MONDAY, September 23, 2019: Saint Pius of Pietreicina Priest 8:30 A.M. Lena Fernandes r/o Marquerite Malcom TUESDAY, September 24, 2019: Weekday 8:30 A.M. Audrey Kish r/o The Children WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2019: Weekday 8:30 A.M. Alice Marie Rondinelli r/o Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Reitano THURSDAY, September 26, 2019: Weekday; Saints Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs 8:30 A.M. The Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Parish FRIDAY, September 27, 2019: Saint Vincent DePaul, Priest 8:30 A.M. William Figaroa r/o Ann Wierzbicki SATURDAY, September 28, 2019: Weekday; Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 A.M. Gregory Gatto, Sr. r/o Andrew & Carol O’Reilly 5:00 P.M. Edward & Dolores Fuller r/o Glenn & Pat Fuller SUNDAY September 29, 2019: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Zosimo Mendoza r/o Caro & Alabanza Families Living & Deceased Members of Columbiettes r/o St. Bart’s Columbiettes 10:00 A.M Joseph Forrar r/o The Family 12:00 P.M. Maryann Fusella r/o The Family

MASS SCHEDULE

September 2019

25 Confirmation Enrollment Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Church 30 First Communion Parent Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Parish Hall

October 2019

1 NO CCD 4 Adoration 12 Noon 7:00 p.m. Mass 6 Altar Rosary Corp. Comm. 8:00 a.m. Mass 13 SVdP Corp. Comm. 8:00 a.m. Mass 14 Columbus Day Parish Office Closed 19 KoC Corp. Comm. 5:00 p.m. Mass 20 SVdP Food Pantry Collection After All the Masses 21 Novena Mass 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Mtg. 7:00 Church 28 Novena Mass 7:00 p.m. 31 NO CCD—Halloween

Readings of the Day #1183 :22 September 2019 – Sunday TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Amos 8: 4-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 113:1-2,4-6, 7-8 Second Reading: First Timothy 2: 1-8 Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13

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INFANT BAPTISMS The Sacrament is celebrated on Sunday at 1:15 PM. by appointment only. A Pre-Baptism Catechetical Session

is required for parents. Godparents (Sponsors) must be practicing Catholics and at least 14 years of age. A practicing non-Catholic Christian may act as a witness along with a Catholic Sponsor.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We welcome all unbaptized individuals, friends, family members and neighbors who are not Roman

Catholic Christians or those individuals within the Catholic Tradition who may have never received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist or Confirmation to participate in our parish program for adult Christian Initiation at this time. This program is also ideal for baptized Christians of other Christian denominations who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. If you know of someone who may wish to experience the richness of our Catholic Faith and who desires to participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church, please contact Barbara Bunag at 732-257-7722.

MATRIMONY The Sacrament of Matrimony requires an extensive

period of preparation. Contact must be made with Parish Center one year in advance.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the anointing of the sick is available to our parish sick and shut-ins upon request. Please inform the parish concerning the needs of the sick by calling the Parish

Office. If any member of the parish is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office immediately so that a member of the Pastoral Staff may visit.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY WHO ARE

SICK AS WELL AS THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN

THE ARMED FORCES

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last Sunday, I announced the start of our feasibility study for the renovation of our Church. This study will provide pertinent information about our com-munity and help us to formulate a plan for the reno-vation. I believe that this affords us an excellent op-portunity to renew our parish life. The six essential elements of a Christian community are: Liturgy Study Fellowship Hospitality Outreach Service These six hallmarks of our life together, as Chris-tians, have been with us since the beginnings of the Church. Those first communities gathered for litur-gy on Sunday, where they reflected on the Word of God and their vocation as Disciples of the Lord Je-sus. These are the real sources of Christian life; they are the means by which transformation takes place, how liturgy finds its way into life, how the Church encounters the world. May this truly be a time of renewal for our parish community. In Christ, Father Thomas

September 14th & 15th, 2019: $18,695.55

Ministry Fair

Sunday, September 29 in the Parish Hall after 8 AM and 10 AM Mass

You are invited to join your fellow parishioners and learn about the various ministries

in the parish

Coffee will be provided by Top Hat Espresso Catering

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St. Bartholomew School 470 Ryders Lane

East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Tel. 732-254-7105 Fax. 732-254-6352

September 21, 2019

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Parishioners,

It was wonderful seeing everyone at Back-to-School Night. Our students have been engaged in wonderful learning activities and it is sure to be a successful school year.

It is with great sadness that I report that our former second grade teacher, Mrs. Geraldine McGivney, passed away. Mrs. McGivney was a beloved educa-tor and friend who brought joy to everyone who en-countered her. She will be greatly missed. Please keep Mrs. McGivney’s family in your prayers.

Our school will be represented at the East Brunswick Day on Sunday and we will also have a table at the Parish Fair on September 29 after the 8:00 and 10:00 am Masses.

Virtus training will be held on Wednesday, Septem-ber 25, beginning at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria. Regis-tration is required and is found on the Diocese of Metuchen website.

Please see the after school calendar and communica-tion envelope for information about our after school activities. Band, Chorus, and Drama flyers are in the communication envelope along with registration forms for other activities.

There will be an Enrollment Ceremony and Prayer Service for eight grade Confirmation candidates on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, beginning at 6:45 pm in the Church.

Our Magazine Drive turn-in day is Friday, September 27. Thank you, Mrs. Kolomyetz and Mrs. Watts, for chairing this event. Thank you for your support.

I wish you a blessed week.

God bless you, Mrs. Ann Wierzbicki, R.N., M.A.E./Ed.S. Principal

First Holy Communion Parents Meeting

A meeting for parents of students of preparing for the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion will be held on Monday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the Par ish Hall. At this time the preparation process for the student and their family will be explained and a calendar of the prepa-ration events will be distributed. This is the only meeting planned. Please make every effort to attend.

Religious Education

8th Grade Students and Parents Confirmation Meeting

On Wednesday September 25, 2019 there will be a gathering in the church to welcome all of our 8th grade students and their parents as the new confirma-tion class of 2020. Please meet us in the Church at 7:00 for an Enrollment Ceremony and Blessing. Following the service there will be a brief infor-mation session to outline the confirmation require-ments and the preparation process for the upcoming year. We will be discussing how the candidates will become more involved in parish life through worship and service as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. A packet of information and forms will also be distributed to the candidates.

Children's Choir News

Greetings to all the children of the parish in grades 3 through 8! Have you been thinking about giving the St. Bartholomew's Children's Choir a try? It's easy to do! Come to the church this Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30 and participate in our rehearsal. We've already got some great kids and we want to welcome you! Won't you join us?

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 11873 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Knights Council meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 7:30pm. For membership information please contact our Mem-bership Director Brother Joe Baker at 570-580-8145 or jpabaker@aol.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL AND ASSEMLY MEETINGS The next Council meeting will be on Wednesday October 2, and 16 at 7:30pm. The next Assembly meeting will be on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:30pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARTER DANCE The Charter Dance will be on Sunday October 20th at Ria- Mar, in South River From 4-8 pm. Please contact PGK-Bill Logan at 732-254-0376 for reservation/tickets Or see him at the Council meetings. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS This year the Installation of Council 11873 Officers will be on Saturday October 19th, after the 5pm Mass. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORPORATE MASS The next Corporate Mass will be on Saturday Octo-ber 19th at 5pm. Also, on that Day their will be the Installation of Council officers. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE EXEM-PLIFICATION There will be a 4th Degree Exemplification on Sun-day November 10th. In AC. Any Knights that wish to join the Assembly contact Frank Gaudioso-FN-PGK at 732-254-5373 or frankenza1969@aol.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2019 Installation of Council Officers, October 19, after the 5pm Mass

Charter Dance - Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 4-8pm at Ria-Mar Breakfast with Santa – Sunday December 8, 2019

KNIGHTS KORNER

CHARITY—UNITY– FRATERNITY—PATRIOTISM

Rosary Rally

All are invited to join in the Rosary Rally on Saturday October 12, 2019 at 12:00 noon on the front lawn of Saint Bartholomew Church.

The month of October is the month of the Rosary. This public Square Rosary is sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be one of over 7,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day.

Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of the United States.

Please arrive by 11:45. Rosary Beads are available.

For more information about Public Square Rosary Crusade visit

www.ANF.org

United We Pray

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GIVE LIFE TO AN UNBORN CHILD

On the weekend of October 5th St. Bart’s will be hosting a Baby Bottle Blessings Fundraiser benefit-ting the lifesaving work of Life Choices Resource Center, Metuchen. Life Choices has been helping families in crisis or difficult pregnancies for over 34 years by providing all FREE services such as preg-nancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling, material goods, adoption referrals, abortion recovery support and a hand of hope and friendship. Visit www.LifeChoicesRC.com for more details.

Bottles will be distributed after all masses the

weekend of 10/5. Fill bottle with your change, cash, or a check and return back to St. Bart’s by October 20th. Representatives from Life Choices will be there to answer any questions! Your gift will make a difference in the life of a family and their unborn child! Thank you and God bless you!

You’re Invited St. Bartholomew Columbiettes ANNUAL PINK LUNCHEON

Honoring the brave victims &

survivors of breast cancer Proceeds to benefit

Breast Cancer Charities to be catered by CARRABBA’S

Italian Grill Sunday Oct. 6th at 1:30 PM

St Bartholomew’s Auditorium $20/ Per person in advance $25/ Per person at the door

For tickets and information:

Call Noreen at (732) 238-5743

St. Bartholomew Columbiettes

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