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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 31, 2016

Rectory

800 Ocean Avenue West End, NJ 07740 Ph: (732) 222-8080 Fx: (732) 870-1174

Rectory@stmichaels-westend.com Office Hours Monday–Friday: 8:30am–3:30pm Contact the Rectory with inquiries regarding baptisms, funerals, mar-riages, accounts payable, business management, sacramental records, mass cards, weekly collections, and any other general concerns.

Parish Rectory Staff Rev. John Butler, Temporary Administrator Susan McCullough, Business Manager Lauren Ernst, Administrative Assistant Jose Rodriguez, Maintenance Manager

Mass Schedule

DAILY MASS Mon - Fri 8:00AM Sat 9:00AM WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 4:00PM, 5:00PM, 7:30PM Sunday 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12PM, 4:00PM, 7:30PM

Confessions are held 12 minutes to 5 minutes before every mass.

Marriages Couples who wish to marry at the parish should contact the Rectory for a Marriage Request Form, and for further information. The bride or groom, or their parents/grandparents must be registered parishioners for at least eighteen months to make arrangements. There is a twelve month timeline for wedding preparation.

Registration To register with the parish, please call the Recto-ry.

Baptisms Baptisms take place Sundays at 1:00 pm. Par-ents must be registered parishioners, and can call the Rectory for information and scheduling.

Baptism Preparation Class Baptism preparation classes are hosted every third Thursday of the month. Classes begin at 7 pm in the lower church. Please call the Rectory to register.

Religious Education To sign your child up for our Tuesday or Sunday Religious Education classes, please contact Patty Chavez, ext. 10 at the Outreach Center. All fami-lies must be registered with the parish.

Anointing of the Sick During office hours, please call the Rectory to request an anointing. If the office is closed, please call the emergency line which is 908-433-7590. If you or your loved one is in a hospital, the head nurse could also call for the chaplain.

St. Michael’s Church

Construction began 1886 Dedicated 1891

Independent Parish 1892

Outreach Center 6 West End Court

West End, NJ 07740 Ph: (732) 483-0360 Fx: (732) 483-0363

www.stmichaels-westend.com St. Vincent de Paul 732-483-0360 ext. 113 Contact the Outreach Center with inquiries regarding Religious Edu-cation, Youth Group, Stephen & Paduan ministries, Divorced Wid-owed & Separated Group, and oth-er small groups.

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Saturday, January 30 4:00 PM † John B. Giglio Family 5:00 PM † John Paolise Dotty O'Hara 7:30 PM † Rev. Msgr. Edward Strano

Sunday, January 31 7:00 AM † Rev. Crispin Fuino OFM Conv. 9:00 AM People of the Parish 10:00 AM † James F. O'Hara Dotty O'Hara † Emil Schroth Jr Bernie & Audrey Boglioli 11:00 AM † Augustine C. De Vito Richard Cero † Luis Goncalves Vanna and Pasquale Simonelli 12:00 PM † Rev. Msgr. William F. Fitzgerald 4:00 PM † Rev. James A. Thompson 7:30 PM † Rev. Eric Fenner OFMC

Monday, February 1 8:00 AM † Andre Moutenot Rene & Jack Brignola

Tuesday, February 2 8:00 AM † Joseph & Marie Lepis Geraldine & Angela Viverito

Wednesday, February 3 8:00 AM † Antoinette Chiarella Family

Thursday, February 4 8:00 AM † William Reilly Frankie Reilly

Friday, February 5 8:00 AM † Auggie DeVito Peter Mauro

Saturday, February 6 9:00 AM People of the Parish

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Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me never be put

to shame, for I call on you. -Psalm 31

Mass Intentions

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Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule

On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Masses are as follows:

8:00 AM Mass 4:00 PM Mass

5:30 PM Mass (Children’s Mass) 7:30 PM Mass

Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays at 7:30 PM during lent.

Lent Holy Hour

The Journey to the Cross

On the Mondays of Lent (except March 21st) there will be a Lenten Holy Hour in the Upper Church as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. The hour will include Eucharistic Adoration, Benedic-tion, and Confessions. All are welcome.

February 15 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pmFebruary 15 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pm February 22 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pmFebruary 22 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pm February 29 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pmFebruary 29 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pm

March 7 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pmMarch 7 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pm March 14 ~ 7:30pm to 8:30pm

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Lent 2016

Our Lenten observances will include the following:

• On Fridays during Lent, Mass will also be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. in the Upper Church. The 8:00 a.m. Mass on Fridays remains unchanged.

• These Friday 12:15 Masses will be preced-ed by Confessions at the usual time (12 minutes before to 5 minutes before the Mass). Confessions will also be available after these Masses till 1:15 p.m.

• Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Fri-days at 7:30 p.m.

• A “Soup & Salad Supper” will be available on Fridays during Lent from 6:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. The supper will be open to all and prepared and served by parishioner volunteers. A free will offering will be gratefully accepted. Additional details will appear in next week’s bulletin. These suppers are intend-ed to make us mindful of foregoing a more substantial dinner on the Fridays of Lent in favor of a lighter meal that does provide sustenance while also highlighting the Len-ten themes of sacrifice, self-denial, and penitential practices. Opportunities to (a) socialize with fellow parishioners and (b) get a quick bite to eat before going upstairs to the church for Stations of the Cross are also features of these suppers.

• Lenten Holy Hour on the Mondays of Lent beginning at 7:30 p.m.

May our Lenten journeys nourish our minds and hearts, strengthen us against the chains of sin, and bring us closer to the Sa-cred Heart of Jesus.

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Dear Parishioners of St. Michael’s, During the past eighteen months or so I’ve experienced many “firsts”…some long-awaited and long-

anticipated; others so sudden and so unexpected that words cannot describe them: my very first Mass as an or-dained priest, my first parish assignment (at the Cathedral in Trenton), my first Mass as the celebrant at the Ca-thedral, my first days as a teacher (8th Grade CCD and Confirmation preparation at the Cathedral), my first visit to the Bishop’s office followed five days later by my first day at St. Michael’s and my first Confessions, first Masses, and first homilies as your parish priest. Throughout this journey, it’s been a blessing and a privilege for me to serve the Church, the Great Diocese of Trenton, and the good People of God as one who has been called to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus Christ. For this blessing and privilege I am most grateful…grateful to God our Father.

I am also most grateful to you, the parishioners of St. Michael’s, for welcoming me into your parish, into your lives, and into your living of our Catholic faith. A priest cannot “be” a priest unless the people open their minds and open their hearts to hear the Word of the Lord and to receive the Sacraments of Jesus and to allow the priest to help them and guide them as shepherd and as friend through our shared journeys toward sanctification. You have been extremely generous, kind, and supportive in all these things as well as in your financial support of the parish and in your many thoughtful Christmas gifts that were delivered to the rectory, Christmas cards, New Year’s messages, and kind words of welcome and encouragement. I thank YOU – and I thank God – for your kindnesses and generosity. You are in my daily prayers and I ask that you please pray for me and for all priests and for all those who serve God, His Church, and His people.

As we proceed into 2016, may I wish you one more time a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the Spirit of Christmas continue to enlighten and enrich your lives throughout the year. May God bless you…May our Blessed Mother pray and intercede for you…and may St. Michael protect and defend you.

With prayers and kind regards, Fr. John Butler, Temporary Administrator

Thursday, December 24, 2015

3:00 PM Masses $14,440.00 769 people 4:00 PM Masses $34,494.00 562 people 5:00 PM Masses $7,824.00 474 people 6:00 PM Mass $6,461.00 190 people 7:30 PM Mass $3,201.00 186 people 9:00 PM Mass $2,919.00 197 people 11:30 PM Mass $3,030.00 203 people Friday, December 25, 2015

7:00 AM Mass $10,960.00 156 people 9:00 AM Mass $6,758.99 199 people 10:00 AM Mass $4,761.00 160 people 11:00 AM Mass $2,744.00 210 people 12:00 Noon $15,524.00 380 people ____________________________

TOTAL: $113,116.99 3,686 people

Received After 12/25/2015: $30,547.00

TOTAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: $143,663.99

Christmas Flower Donations Total: $2,540

Saturday, Januray 23, 2016

4:00 PM Mass $89.00 7 people 5:00 PM Mass $25.00 1 people 7:30 PM Mass $0.00 0 people Sunday, January 24, 2016

7:00 AM Mass $137.00 12 people 9:00 AM Mass $314.00 12 people 10:00 AM Mass $287.00 18 people 11:00 AM Mass $488.00 26 people 12:00 Noon $629.00 67 people 4:00 PM Mass $1,456.00 123 people 7:30 PM Mass $564.00 98 people ____________________________

TOTALS: $3,989.00 364 people

Thank You and May God Bless You!

Thank You!

Weekend Collection & Attendance

Updated and reprinted from 1/24/16’s bulletin

Christmas 2015 Collection & Attendance

Reprinted from 1/24/16’s bulletin (the “blizzard weekend”)

Reminder! Attendance and the collections were, of course, significantly affected at all the Masses during the January 23-24 weekend’s snowstorm. Parish expenses were increased because of snow removal. Revenues were down. Please re-member to place your January 24 donations and envelopes in the collection basket this weekend or next weekend, mail them to the parish office, or drop them off at the office. Thank you!

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Rosarian Prayer Group Week 2 Barbara LaCorte Joseph Sorrentino Dom Vincelli

Week 3 Nancy Vecchione

Week 4 Rosaria Califano

Tiffany Patella McCahill Antonio Bevacqui

Tino Rodriguez Rev. Charles Weiser

Diane Delmar

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH This list of parishioners, relatives, and friends are in need of our prayers for healing. Our Rosarians also pray every Saturday for all the parishioners of Saint Michael’s. Please note that intentions will be listed for 2 months and then removed, unless the requestor calls to extend for another 2 months. Please also note that according to the HIPPA & Privacy Laws only the sick themselves or family members may request to be added to the list. Contact the Rectory for all prayer requests. Thank you and may Our Lord grant healing to all those who are suffering and in need of our prayers.

A Group Like No Other! St. Michael's has formed a group for those of us that need support with life's new paths and journeys. The PATHWAY TO HEAL Group is a ministry for separat-ed, divorced and widowed persons. You are invited to meet twice a month. A confidential forum of issues that are unique to single adults dealing with real problems. We seek to assist individuals to live a more fulfilled Christian life and meet others who share similar values. 7:00PM - Thursday, February 11th & 25th, 2016 St. Michael's Living Room, 6 West End Court. West End, NJ

(Every second and fourth Thursdays) If a true emergency please contact the Rectory.

"We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our

bodies energy, power and strength.” Charles Stanley

Please Join Us, All Are Welcomed.

Propagation of the Faith Annual

JANUARY 2016 Louis & Ursula Carlesimo

Children & Grandchildren

MARCH 2016 Walter & Veronica Skow-renski Family Millie & Butch Celli

Daughter, Fran Ebert

JUNE 2016 John C. Manna, Sr.

Family

JULY 2016 Emil Schroth III

Kyle, Nan, Bonnie and Shirley Abbagail Alexa Nick

The Schulz-Nick Family

AUGUST 2016 Ronald Lubischer

Wife, Joyce & children, Ronnie & Randy

OCTOBER 2016 Dorothy Brady

Daughter, Dee Celli Parents, relatives, loved ones & friends, living and deceased of the Trigani & Drummond Families

DECEMBER 2016 Kelli A. McCarthy Family

MAY 2017

Dr. James G. Mazza Family

OCTOBER 2017

Frank and Jodi Di Maggio Mom and Dad

Salvatore J. Mirarchi Joe & Carmel Mirarchi

STEPHEN & PADUAN MINISTRY They are YOUR Ministries

Our Stephen and Paduan Ministers made 12 commun-ion visits, 4 Elder/Sick Care visits, and 1 Stephen Ministry visits this past week. We pray that we have helped to bring God’s love and peace to His peo-ple in need.

Who we are! “Our true worth does not consist in what human beings think of us. What we really are, consists of what God knows us to be.” -St. John Berchmans

Our prayers to our ‘all-knowing and loving’ God should be to strive always to see ourselves as God sees us rather than as others do. Pray that with His help, you may continue to grow and be-come the person that God wants you to be for all eternity Our Stephen and Paduan Ministers are available for our parishioners - to visit the sick; the elderly; and bring Communion. Please contact us if you need us – 732-483-0360, Ext. 120.

If you would like to receive your Annual Contribution Statement for 2015, and you have not already completed a Request Form, please contact the Rectory for as-sistance at 732-222-8080. If you use the Faith Direct program, you can log on to their website and view your giv-ing history.

The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Daily Mass and Confessions will be at the usual 8:00 am time.

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The blue St. Vincent de Paul en-velope for February is missing from the last delivery of St. Michael's envelopes. We sug-gest you pick up a St. Vincent

de Paul envelope in the back of the church and put it with your con-tribution in any February collection.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be sending letters acknowledging contributions of $50 dollars or more for the year 2015. Those not receiving a letter may request one by calling the office or by sending an email to svdplbnj@yahoo.com.

St. Vincent De Paul Society SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

This year on February 6This year on February 6thth and 7and 7thth …Super …Super Bowl weekend…The Youth Group will be Bowl weekend…The Youth Group will be having our annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” having our annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” collection. This is a collection that is done collection. This is a collection that is done at each Mass that weekend. This year we at each Mass that weekend. This year we will be donating the money to will be donating the money to Heifer Inter-Heifer Inter-nationalnational. The mission of this charity is to . The mission of this charity is to work with communities to end hunger and work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. This pro-poverty and care for the Earth. This pro-gram has helped more than 12 million fam-gram has helped more than 12 million fam-iilliieess iinn mmoorree tthhaann 112255 ccoouunnttrriieess mmoovvee tto-o-ward greater selfward greater self--reliance through the gift reliance through the gift of livestock. The impact of each initial gift of livestock. The impact of each initial gift is multiplied as recipients agree to “Pass is multiplied as recipients agree to “Pass on the gift” by giving one of there offspring on the gift” by giving one of there offspring to another family in need. We chose this to another family in need. We chose this charity in 2012 and have been donating ev-charity in 2012 and have been donating ev-er since.er since.

One of the most important lessons learned One of the most important lessons learned in the Youth Group is helping others and in the Youth Group is helping others and here we will prove it! here we will prove it!

This week the Altar Flowers were donated in loving memory of Valerie Sebesta. If you would like to donate the flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, please call the Rectory Office for assis-tance at 732-222-8080.

LENT 2016: LESSONS on FAITH and TRUST Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s LESSONS on FAITH and TRUST is one of those books that would be an excellent addi on to any Catho-lic bookshelf. It will be the basis of our Lenten small groups that will begin the week of February 7 and con nue un l Holy Week. All parishioners and friends are invited to par cipate in this scriptural six-week journey toward the joys of Easter.

On the form below, select the day/ me that suits your schedule. Detach and place the completed form in the basket at the church entrance or mail it to: ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, 800 OCEAN AVENUE, WEST END, NJ 07740.

Upon receipt of your registra on, you will be contacted by your group facilitator who will answer any ques ons you may have. All groups will meet at the West End Outreach Center except Tuesday am, which will convene in the Lower Church immediately a er morning mass. A $10 book dona on will be collected at the first session.

We hope you will join us—and bring a friend!

PLEASE DETACH HERE AND RETURN BY JANUARY 31st, 2016

Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact #: ____________________________________________________________________________________

I (We) would like to par cipate in the Lenten small group indicated:

______ Sunday 7 pm ______ Tuesday 8:30 am ______ Tuesday 7 pm

______ Wednesday 11 am ______ Wednesday 7 pm ______ Thursday 7 pm

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