MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday evening: 4:00 pm (English), 5:30 pm (Polish) Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am (Polish), 10:30 am, 12 noon Weekdays: 8:00 am (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.) 7:00 pm Fri. (Polish)

CONFESSIONS: Before the morning Mass except First Friday; Friday at 6:30 pm (Polish). Saturdays: 3:00 pm (English); 5:00 pm (Polish)

NOVENAS/DEVOTIONS: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Daily after 8:00 am Mass. Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Wednesday after 8:00 am Mass.

Sacred Heart of Jesus: In Polish every Friday following 7pm Mass. Holy Rosary: Following 8 am morning Mass & 10:00 am on Sunday.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY/WEDDINGS: Arrangements are to be made by calling the Parish Office no less than ONE YEAR in advance. Absolutely NO social plans are to be made before meeting with the parish Priest or Deacon. Please note: Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is celebrated on Saturdays @ 2:00pm only, NO Friday nor Sunday weddings (nuptials) will be scheduled.

BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Sunday at 1:30PM with the exception of Holy Days. Pre-Baptism class, will be at 2:00 pm every 2nd Saturday of the month in Church. Parents and Godparents must attend.

RITE of Christian Initiation for ADULTS (RCIA): The RCIA is the process the Church uses to form and inform those who want to ―inquire‖ about the Catholic faith. This process is for those who have never been baptized, baptized adults needing Confirmation and Holy Eucharist, and those of other faiths who feel called to become Catholic. Is God calling you? If so, please call Deacon Serge Bernatchez at 732-721-0040

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Call 732-721-0040 Arrangements for communion calls to the sick can be made by calling the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office when a parishioner is in the hospital. Emergency calls may be made at any time.

PARISH REGISTRATION: All parishioners should be registered. Parishioners over the age of 18 should register independently of their parents. It is necessary to be a registered parishioner for at least 3 months in order for us to provide testimonial letters. Kindly notify the Parish Office of any changes, (732) 721-0040. Thank you.

Please note Memorial Hall is no longer available as “hall for rent”—parish organizations will still be allowed usage.

Rev. Stanley Gromadzki Pastor Rev. Marian Drozd Parochial Vicar Deacon Serge Bernatchez 732-679-2088

Parish Office Address: 531 Washington Ave. South Amboy, NJ 08879

Parish Phone: 732-721-0040 Parish Fax: 732-721-4448 E-mail: SHeart224@aol.com Like us on Facebook @Church of the Sacred Heart

Office Hours: Monday– Thursday 9 am to 2 pm Fridays 9 am to 12 noon Evenings/Saturdays By appointment

Sacred Heart CCD/PREP 732-721-0040 Mrs. Shannon Liana, Director E-mail: sacredheartsaprep@gmail.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/sacredheartccdprep/

Prayer Chain! You may email your request to shprayerchain@gmail.com. Or write your request in the binder located at the St. Jude statue in the back of the Church. SH Prayer Team is ready to pray

for your special needs. To become a member of Sacred Heart’s Prayer Team please call. 732-721-0040

Pregnant—Need Help? 1-800-848-LOVE Life Choices Resource Ctr. 732-499-8876

In case of emergency, when you need a Priest at

any time, day or night please call 732-721-0040, answering service will pick up leave a message. A Priest will call back as soon as possible.

September 23, 2018 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Church of the Sacred Heart

531 Washington Ave. South Amboy • New Jersey 08879 732-721-0040 www.sacredheartsa.org

SATURDAY, September 22

4:00pm +Walter Kijowski Req. by: Family

5:30pm(P) +Health & God’s Blessings on Kubów Family

SUNDAY, September 23

7:00am +Stella Kurzawski Req. by: Fr. Stan, Fr. Marian & Parish Office Staff

9:00am (Polish) Pro Populo/ For the People of the Parish

10:30am +Mroczkowski Family Req. by: Dorothy Benson

12:00pm +Kenneth J. Smetana Req. by: Smetana Family

MONDAY, September 24 Weekday

8:00am +Florencia Rasonabe 7:00pm Remembrance Mass for the Deceased

TUESDAY, September 25 Weekday

8:00am +Harold Michalowski Req. by: Family

WEDNESDAY, September 26 Weekday / Sts. Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs 8:00am Birthday Wishes on Angela Cardaci Req. by: Godparents Myrna & Joseph DeFoe

THURSDAY, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul, Priest

8:00am +Edwin J. O’Connor Req. by: Joe & Mary Agnes Morris

FRIDAY, September 28 Weekday/St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz & Comp. 8:00am +Officer Thomas Raji 7:00pm (P) +Roman Mach Req. by: Anna & Christopher Mach

SATURDAY, September 29 Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels

8:00am +Joseph Boland Req. by: Cousins, Philip, Karen, Theresa & Annette

4:00pm +Robert Rebeck Req. by: Hardy Family

5:30pm(P) +Stefania & Antoni Grela Req. by: Marzena & Henryk Jablonski

SUNDAY, September 30

7:00am Pro Populo/ For the People of the Parish

9:00am (Polish) +Józef Moczulski Req. by: Wieslaw & Joanna Moczulski

10:30am +Genevieve Kwiecinski Req. by: Daughter Janet

12:00pm +Lady Shelia Germaine Req. by: Janina Tevis If any family member of those mentioned in the Mass Intentions are present, please tell the ushers so you can bring the gifts to the altar.

Saturday, September 22~ ♦ Rosary at 3:30pm ♦ ―SH Rosary ―Hardy Mum Sale‖ 9am-7pm ♦ LoveLife Fundraiser at Buddies Sunday, September 23~ ♦ Rosary at 10:10am ♦ SH Rosary ―Hardy Mum Sale‖ 7am-1pm ♦ LoveLife Fundraiser at Buddies Monday, September 24~ ♦ SH Seniors Meeting 12noon Mem. Hall ♦ PREP classes 5pm-6:30pm (6:15pm level 1 & 2) ♦ Remembrance Mass for the Deceased 7pm Saturday, September 29~ ♦ Blessing of the Animals at 11am ♦ Rosary at 3:30pm Sunday, September 30~ ♦ Rosary at 10:10am

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE...

WEEK OF September 23, 2018

SUNDAY WINE & HOSTS (available)

CANDLE INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sanctuary /Tabernacle Candle ~ Church

God’s Blessings on Fr. Stan & Fr. Marian– Karen Howarth

Blessed Mother’s Altar Candles (

+Tekla Zeleslawska– Family +Clare Moskwa– Marge Moskwa

St. John Paul II Altar Candles In Honor of St. Anthony

+Deacon Bob Klein– Roger & Marlene Johnson

Candle for The Sacred Heart of Jesus +Kenneth J. Smetana– Grandchildren

Candle for The St. Joseph Statue

(available)

Candle for Jesus Crucified

In Honor of St. Padre Pio– Mirlande J. Semexant

Candle for Our Lady of Fatima In Honor of St. Michael– Mirlande J. Semexant

Candle for St. Anne +Mary Connor– Dorothy Scupp

Candle for the Infant of Prague

For the Health of Mary Lou Curtis– Rosemarie Samuel

Remembrance Mass for the Deceased

September 24 at 7pm we will remember:

+Aniela Lenty +Deacon Robert Klein +Clare Moskwa +Stephen Sakalos +Helen Lefand

+Kenneth Walczak

St. Vincent De Paul Food collection every 1st full weekend of the month. Please leave your food donation in front of Mem. Hall. Meetings every 2nd Saturday of the month,9:00AM in the Convent. Food Pantry open to those in need immediately following Thank you for your donations & continued support!

Praise and Worship Come join Sacred Heart Praise & Worship group which meets on Mondays at 7:30pm in Convent. New members welcome.

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Love Life Group

Please come Pray the Rosary @ American Wellness Ctr., 228 Main St., Woodbridge, where abortions are performed daily. Please pray for an end to abortions. 9/18- 9/23—Fundraiser at Buddies Tavern

For more info or anyone interested in joining, please call Anne 732-721-7583.

Sponsor a Hymnal for a Loved One! Please note that we are offering for purchase the spon-soring of the new Hymnals for the parish. You will find the forms in Church or at the Office. $15 per hymnal.

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING . . . Sept. 15 & Sept. 16 Regular Collection: $8,212.01 Diocesan Assessment: $1,363.00 Candles: $251.71

Our parish church is totally dependent upon your financial support and generosity. Without your generosity we as a parish church could not function. Unfortunately it takes money and we must pay the bills like any other household, the only difference is that we are much, much bigger. Please be generous with your treasure in supporting your parish church. Please consider tithing if you have not done so in the past. May the Good Lord reward you for your generosity and

sacrifice. Fr. Stanley

CHILDREN / YOUTH MASS MUSIC LED BY “ROGER’S PRAISE & WORSHIP

CHILDREN’S GROUP” ~Next Mass Oct. 7th at 10:30am

If your child is interested in joining the Children’s Band or Chorus, come to practice Mondays @ 6:30pm in the Convent, call 732-721-0040.

Sacred Heart Seniors Next general mtg. Monday, 9/24/18 @ 12n in upper Mem. Hall. Executive

Board mtg. 10/15/18 @ 12n in Mem. Hall upper room. Atlantic City trip to Golden Nugget, on Oct. 11. Bus leaves 9:30am from SH parking lot. Call Lorraine 732-721-6843. Upcoming Events:

9/26/18-Lakeside Manor, $51, Remembering Patti Page, Transportation on own (Hazlet, NJ). For info on these trips, call Judy 732-727-0154.

Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Holy Hour/Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every 1st Friday of the month @8PM. All parishioners are invited to the holy hour. Corporate Communion Mass, 10/13/18 @ 4:00PM Mass

Boy Scouts Troop 95

Tues. evenings at 7:30PM—in Convent

Altar Rosary Society

Corp. Communion Mass on 10/14/18 @ 10:30am. Communion Breakfast immediately following. 9/22 & 9/23—Hardy Mum Sale at all Masses. 10/1—Mtg. 7pm in Mem. Hall

New members are always welcomed!

Council of Catholic Women

Meeting 10/9/18 @ 7:30pm, Mem. Hall 10/13 & 10/14/18– Coat Drive for Rescue Mission

~Please remember your Parish Church in Your Last Will &

Testament~ -Sacred Heart parish church is the place

where you so faithfully received God’s Grace. God continues

to bless you with His Holy Spirit. We owe God everything we

are and everything we have, we can never repay Him. Hence,

would you please consider sharing your treasure with your

parish church before you enter your eternal reward, you will be

glad that you did, and you will never regret it. God bless you

and keep you in His care. Fr. Stanley

Knights of Columbus Council #426

New members are always welcome. For info on joining, contact Jan Williams 732-553-9060. Hall rental available-For more info call 732-721-2025 or on Facebook @Council426

Sacred Heart Catholic War Veterans

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We Joyfully Welcome The newest members into our Parish Family here at Sacred Heart

Antonino Salvatore Lomonaco

&

Rosalyn Marie Trapp

baptized on Sept. 23, 2018

Wedding Banns I David Dziadosz & Brittany Swanton

Wedding Banns II Lukasz Stepien & Francesca Pagano Wedding Banns III Damian Wróbel & Anna Wierzbowska

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Altar Server Schedule

Friday, September 28, 2018 7:00 pm N. Mroczkowska; D. Gawel; G. Trojanowski

Saturday September 29, 2018 4:00 pm K & R DeSimon; S. Peel; A. Kubisiak; Z. O’Connor 5:30 pm M. Sliwowska; K. Garlak; E. Orzechowska

Sunday, September 30, 2018 7:00 am D. Nicoletti; K.L. & V Pesch; 9:00 am O. Plonski; J. Lupinski; A. Makowski 10:30 am S. Parse; M. Mieczkowski; A & D Pino; E. Smetana; J. Fernandez; P. Cleary 12 noon S.J. & J Tuquero; G. Velez; P. Grospin; M. Radgowski

CEMETERY CORNER

Few General Cemetery Regulations Reminders:

● Pets are prohibited on cemetery property. ● Cemetery dumpsters are for cemetery use ONLY,

not for personal household trash. ● Fences, hedges, coping, edging, curbing,

enclosures, ironwork, wires, seats, vases, urns, posts, steps are prohibited on cemetery plots/ property. ● Articles such as shells, rocks, stone chips, bottles,

cans, mulch, glass receptacles, Styrofoam crosses, statues & all other decorative non-religious objects will be removed from cemetery property without notice. ● Outlining of graves or memorials by stripping a

border of sod or outlining the grave with metal frames, stones, concrete blocks, etc. is not permitted. ● The planting of evergreens, trees, shrubbery, rose

bushes, large bushy flowers, vegetable plants, etc. of any kind is strictly prohibited and will be removed without notice by cemetery personnel. ● American flags with its holders must be placed next

to the headstone of each grave and not by the VA marker with the exception of two weeks prior to and and then two weeks after Memorial Day. These rules among others are based on Diocesan Cemetery Rules. Please take a ride to Holy Cross or Resurrection Cemeteries to see the difference. Please adhere & respect these rules for the general order and cleanliness of our parish cemetery.

CEMETERY NOTICE

● All dead flowers must be removed

● Please, no walls, rocks, boundaries, overgrown

plants & bushes, etc., they will be removed without notice.

SH CCD/PREP Contact Mrs. Liana at: sacredheartsaprep@gmail.com

9/24/18—classes 5-6pm (6:15pm for levels 1 & 2) 10/1/18—classes 5-6pm (6:15pm for levels 1 & 2)

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Sanctuary Candles and Altar Candles are still available for purchase for various dates throughout the rest of the year. Cost is $25 for the Sanctuary Candle and $10 for each Altar, 5 day glass candle. Altar Wine and Hosts are also available.

To the following winners of our 9/16 Quarterly 50/50 Raffle:

1st Prize—Cheryl Enos - $878.75

2nd

Prize—Matthew Wiater - $527.25 3

rd Prize—David Usa - $351.50

Thank you to everyone who participated. Your generosity and willingness to Support Sacred Heart

Church is greatly appreciated! Our next raffle will take place on December 16

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Champions for Catholic Charities is a community of individual, parish & corporate benefactors who support Catholic Charities. All are invited to attend the 2018 Champions for Catholic Charities Dinner on Oct. 18 at The Palace, Somerset Park. 6:30pm Cocktails, 7:30pm Dinner $250 per person. You can also purchase a Champion 50/50 Raffle ticket. Tickets are $100 each and two grand prize winners will equally share 50% of the gross proceeds. Winner to be drawn on Oct. 18. For information call 732-562-2432 or email champi-ons@diometuchen.org.

“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” MARK 9:35

Jesus teaches us that we are called to serve one anoth-er. Sacrifice is not a word that many people like to hear. We think it means that we must give up something that we want. However, the literal meaning of sacrifice is ―to make holy,‖ from the words “sacer” = sacred and “facere” = to make. In other words, we make our lives holy by sharing our gifts in the service of God.

SA Columbiettes are holding a dining fundraiser to benefit St. Peter’s Breast Cancer Center (New Bruns.) at Camillo’s Restaurant, Sayreville, from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4. Please present the flyer to your server. Fliers are located in back of the church or call 732-407-3295 for more information.

SH Rosary Society will be having their Communion Breakfast and Gift Card Tricky Tray on Oct. 14

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Mem. Hall following the 10:30am Mass. The Rosarian of the Year, Helen Erdek, will be honored. Cost of the Breakfast is $15.00 and a card of tickets is $5.00. Please call Virginia Zrebiec 732-721-1521 for info and to order tickets. All parishioners are invited to attend.

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, sponsored by the SH Rosary Society will be held on Nov.3

rd in Mem. Hall from

10am to 3pm. Crafters and Vendors are wanted. Call Janice Dzienciol, 732-309-8405, for information.

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A Note From Your Pastor Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, YEAR II READING I 1 Cor 6, 1-11

A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians One brother contests another in front of unbelievers.

How can anyone with a case against another dare bring it for judgment to the wicked and not to God’s holy people? Do you not know that the believers will judge the world? If the judgment of the world is to be yours, are you to be thought unworthy of judging in minor matters? Do you not know that we are to judge angels? Surely, then, we are up to deciding everyday affairs. If you have such matters to decide, do you accept as judges those who have no standing in the church? I say this in an attempt to shame you. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a case between one member of the church and another? Must brother drag brother into court, and before unbelievers at that? Why, the very fact that you have lawsuits against one another is disastrous for you. Why not put up with injustice, and let yourselves be cheated? Instead, you yourselves injure and cheat your very own brothers. Can you not realize that the unholy will not fall heir to the kingdom of God? Do not deceive yourselves: no fornicators, idolaters, or adulterers, no sodomites, thieves, misers or drunkards, no slanderers or robbers will inherit God’s kingdom. And such were some of you; but you have been washed, consecrated, justified in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. This is the Word of the Lord. Sincerely,

Fr. Stanley