SAINT JAMES THE LESS PARISH

June 12, 2016

Pastoral Staff

Parish Mission Statement St. James the Less Parish is a Christian Community of the Roman Catholic tradition. Our Parish Community is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, and as the people of God are called to further the mission of Jesus. We will do this through the Word, Liturgy, Sacrament, Music, Ecumenism, Evangelization, Religious Education of our Children, Prayer and the Honoring of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will deepen our knowledge, skills and understanding of our Faith. We will be Faith based. Above all, we will foster Love by example and serve the needs of others to work towards economic and social development for all people.

Baptism: Parents who wish to have their child baptized need to call the Rectory. Preparation classes are required and are by appointment only. Baptisms will be held the first Sunday of every month. Baptismal classes are held the second Sunday of every month. Sponsors and Godparents: If you are 18 year s of age or older, you must register as an adult and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or a Godparent, you must be an active parishioner and attending Mass. Matrimony: Couples contemplating this Sacrament must contact the Parish Office at least one year in advance. All couples planning marriage must attend Pre-Cana classes or Engaged Encounter. Ministry of the Sick: Par ishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call the Rectory. If you would like to have your name included on the Prayer List in the bulletin, please call the Rectory. RCIA: Adults inquir ing about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the Parish Office for more information about the Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults which begins in September and runs through the following Easter.

Adoration On Thursdays, Adoration will be held in the Church from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. All are welcome to come for any amount of time.

36 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0100 Fax: 732-521-8287 Email: jamestheless1880@gmail.com

Reverend Michael Fragoso, Pastor

Monsignor John B. Szymanski, PA, VGE Weekend Assistant

Deacon Patrick Smith

Kim Bohinski-Smith Parish Catechetical Leader/ Pastoral Asst.

Patty Bisignano

Administrative Assistant

Daily Mass Schedule Morning Prayer

Monday - Friday 8:15 am Weekday Mass

Monday - Friday 8:30 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (Spanish) and 5:00 pm Confession

Saturday: 3:00 pm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word First Sunday of the Month at the 11 am Mass

October - May

Altar Rosary Society and Miraculous Medal Novena

First Thursday of the Month: 7:00 pm

Adult Choir Wednesday: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Spanish Choir First Tuesday of the Month 8:00 pm

Knights of Columbus Council #6336

83 Lincoln Avenue, Jamesburg First & third Monday of every month 8:00 pm

732-521-3366 St. James Columbiettes

2nd Thursday of every month 7:00 pm

Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen Every Tuesday

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. James Parish Hall

Food Pantry Donation

First Sunday of every month

Music Ministry Kevin Daly, Director of Music Victoria Scheirer, Youth Choir

St. James Cemetery Mott Avenue, Monroe Twp

For more information please contact the Rectory

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm M-F

Website: stjamesthelesschurch.org

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Please keep those who are sick in your prayers: Gaetan Ames, Dolores Ball, Andrew Bianconano, Arlene Calabro, Evelyn, Bruno Chmiel, John Compoli, Connie Conover, Gordon Demetzky, Baby Emily, Patrick Flynn, Toni Hart, Christine Harvey, Timothy Hilarczyk, Nikolai Hopkins, Gail Houck, Julie Ico, Sr. Mary Kerwin, Rosemarie Kolessar, Angelina Lasala, Connie Lasala Venezia, Baby Sebastian Lattugga, Tanya & Matthew Laudien, Elwood Linsky, Savira Londy-Eiben, Richie Mackie, Joanne Manfre, Patsy Mannion, Michael Marano, Phyllis Mason, Jennie Martin, Ray McCarthy, Baby Nicholas Merritt, Edward Migliore, Massimo Migliore, Lily Mizzi, Evelyn Monte, Susan Mulligan, Laurie Musumeci, Michael Nichols, John Pariso, Marilyn Rohrbach, Joseph Sabatino, William C. Sharp, Sr. Helen Sikorski; SGM, Kathleen Sinclair, Phyllis Staskewicz, Veronica Starace, Jeanne Tobias Stearn, Tommy Surace, Carmela Torres, Brian Walsh, John Walsh, Brian Ward, John Ward, Grace Wetzel and Elizabeth “Betty” Zelasko.

HYMNS: For the 4 pm Mass on Saturday June 11: Processional: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy #488 Preparation: Loving and Forgiving #671 Communion: Pan de Vida #340; One Bread, One Body #342 Recessional: In Christ There Is No East or West #583

Collections Offertory $ 7,360.00 Capital Improvements $ 2,362.00

The Sanctuary Candle that will be lit this week during our Eucharistic Celebration is in loving memory of Salvatore Filiano. This is a gift from The Lombard Family.

A Note from the Pastor Fr. Michael Fragoso

Last Sunday Pope Francis canonized two new saints, St. Stanislaus Papczyński, MIC (1631 – 1701) who founded the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. They are at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Also, St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad (1870 – 1957), a Swedish convert who restarted the order founded by St Bridget of Sweden, the Bridgettines, and dedicated herself to Christian unity and helping the poor. She is also recognized as “Righteous Among the Nations” at Yad Vashem for her work in saving Jews from the Nazis. There will be three other saints to be canonized this year, the Year of Mercy. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, maybe you will be joining us on our pilgrimage to her canonization in September. Also on October 16, the Holy Father will canonize two Latin American saints. Blessed Jose Gabriel del Rosario Brochero (1840 – 1914) an Argentine priest who tirelessly worked among all his parishioners visiting them on his mule, rich and poor alike. From his work he contracted Hansen’s Disease. Finally, one of favorite examples of faith and courage, Blessed José Luis Sánchez del Río (1913 – 1928). Blessed Jose was a Cristero. He joined the struggle against the anti-Catholic, masonic government of Plutarco Elías Calles, in Mexico. As you can tell from his dates, he was 15 years old when he was cruelly tortured because he would not renounce his faith. He was taken to his place of execution and stabbed with bayonets. He drew a cross on the ground and kissed it. That enraged the captain so much that he took out his gun and shot José. To learn more about the Cristero War and Blessed José I recommend the movie “For Greater Glory” which was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. These new saints tell us of God’s love and mercy and how we should respond to it.

The Bread and Wine that are being offered at our Eucharistic Celebration this week are in honor of Nicholas & Daniel Farinola. This is a gift from Joe & Nella Farinola.

St. James Adult Faith Formation Fr. Michael and our Seminarians, Joe & Bruno, invite you to join them for this year’s summer series; Spirituality: Welcoming Jesus into your Life. This is an opportunity on how to improve your relationship with Jesus. Weekly discussions will begin Thursday, June 9th at 1 pm in the

Parish Hall and continue for 8 weeks. All are welcome to attend!

**Adoration Time Change**

On Thursday, June 16th , Adoration will be from 3pm to 4pm.

CONGRATULATIONS!

St. James the Less would like to congratulate our two recipients for the William McQuillen Scholarship.

Nicolette Bushman South Carolina University

& Kayla Fiore

Monmouth University

LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THE WEEK/ LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

June 13th: MONDAY/ LUNES 365: 1 Kgs 21:1-16 Ps 5:2-3b, 4b-7 Mt 5:38-42

June 14th: TUESDAY/MARTES 366: 1 Kgs 21:17-29 Ps 51:3-6b, 11, 16 Mt 5:43-48

June 15th: WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES

367: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 Ps 31:20-21, 24 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

June 16th: THURSDAY/JUEVES 368: Sir 48:1-14 Ps 97:1-7 Mt 6:7-15

June 17th: FRIDAY/VIERNES 369: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Ps 132:11-14, 17-18

Mt 6:19-23

June 18th: SATURDAY/SÁBADO

370: 2 Chr 24:17-25 Ps 89:4-5, 29-34 Mt 6:24-34

June 19th: SUNDAY/DOMINGO 96: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1 Ps 63:2-6, 8-9 Gal 3:26-29

Lk 9:18-24

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, June 13th to Sunday, June 19th

Monday St. Anthony of Padua 8:30 am John Ballek & Family r/b Arlene Ballek Tuesday Weekday 8:30 am Clara O’Grady r/b Larry O’Grady Wednesday Weekday 8:30 am Patricia Cryan r/b Frank Cryan Thursday Weekday 8:30 am Nicholas Mormando r/b Joe & Mary Friday Weekday 8:30 a.m Raymond Luberecki r/b Mary Kane & Family Saturday Weekday 4:00 p.m. Novenas Sunday Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Novenas 11:00 am Novenas 3:00 p.m. Novenas 5:00 p.m. Novenas

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Come and join us!

PARISH OF THE VISITATION St. Mary of Mount Virgin Church

190 Sanford St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Theme: Mary, the Mother of Mercy 5 First Saturday of the Month in 2016

June 4th

10 am Novena/Healing Mass followed by a talk w/ Sr. Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, MPF

July 2nd & August 6th

after 7 am Mass

August 13th Pilgrimage to Blue Army Shrine, Washington, NJ

September 3rd

10 am Novena, Mass, Reconciliation and talk by Msgr. Joseph Celano

Natural Family Planning Session

There is now a renewed interest in NFP as it is a great means to strengthen marriage. It relies on couple communication and behavior change while honoring your spouse, your body, and God. Find out the facts, myths and blessings of NFP! PLACE: St. John Neumann Pastoral Center

146 Metlars Ln, Piscataway, NJ 08854

DATE: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 TIME: 7:00—8:30 PM CONTACT: Family Life Office 732-243-4582 or email: mfonseca@diometuchen.org THERE IS NO FEE. Pre-registration requested

“When I entered your house, you did not give me water for my feet…” LUKE 7:44 Today’s Gospel calls us to consider how we serve God. Do we consume like the Pharisee who simply reclines at the table and expects to be served? Or, do we contribute like the woman who kneels before Jesus and washes His feet? Every day we must make a choice. Take or give? Consume or contribute? Recline or serve?

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El Domingo pasado el Papa Francisco canonizó a dos nuevos santos, San Estanislao Papczynski, MIC (1631-1701) que fundó los Padres Marianos de la Inmaculada Concepción. La orden es encargada del Santuario Nacional de la Divina Misericordia en Stockbridge, MA. Santa María Elizabeth Hesselblad (1870 - 1957), una conversa sueca que re-inició la orden fundada por santa Brígida de Suecia, la Orden del Santísimo Salvador de Santa Brígida, y se dedicó a la unidad cristiana y ayudar a los pobres. También es reconocida como "Justa entre las Naciones" en Yad Vashem por sus esfuerzos en salvar a los Judios de los nazis. Habrán otros tres santos para ser canonizados este año, el Año de la Merced. Beata Madre Teresa de Calcuta, tal vez usted se unirá a nosotros en nuestra peregrinación a su canonización en Septiembre. También el 16 de Octubre, el Santo Padre canonizará a dos santos latinoamericanos. Beato José Gabriel Brochero (1840 - 1914) un sacerdote argentino que trabajó sin descanso entre todos sus feligreses, visitándolos en su mula, ricos y pobres por igual. A partir de su trabajo contrajo la enfermedad de Hansen. Por último, uno de los ejemplos favoritos míos de la fe y el valor, el Beato José Luis Sánchez del Río (1913 - 1928). Beato José era Cristero. Se unió a la lucha contra el gobierno masónico y anticatólico de Plutarco Elías Calles, en México. Como se puede deducir de sus fechas, tenía 15 años de edad cuando fue cruelmente torturado porque rehuso renunciar a su fe. Fue llevado a su lugar de ejecución y apuñaló con bayonetas. Él dibujó una cruz en el suelo y la besó. Eso enfureció al capitán tanto que sacó su pistola la disparó, matando al Beato José. Para aprender más sobre la Guerra Cristera y el Beato José recomiendo la película "Cristiada", que fue patrocinado por los Caballeros de Colón. Estos nuevos santos nos hablan del amor y la misericordia de Dios y la forma en que debemos responder a ese amor.

Intenciones para la Misa Intenciones para la Misa , $10 cada Misa.

Sacramento de la Confesión Domingo 2:00 pm.

Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen

The St. James the Less Food and Fellowship Soup Kitchen is opened! Meals will be made available for the needy every Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. If you are in need please join us, or if you know of someone in need please let them know about this ministry! Donations can be made directly to St. James Church with Food and Fellowship in the memo. If you would like more information please contact Deacon Patrick Smith at 732-233-6970.

Ministry Schedule

Week of June 18th/19th

Mass Lector Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Eucharistic

Minister Altar Server

Saturday 4:00pm

Leonila Albinto Joe Colamussi Rose Corso Julie Ico Grace Holmes Marcus Pena

Sunday 8:00am

Ed Moke Tom Gibbons Anne Mendoker Pat Moke Emma & Kailee

Villiarola

11:00am Judy Pugliese Carol Damiani Irene Lesko Monique Mainville

Martin Villanobos Tyler Dunn

Anthony Cioffi

5:00pm Susanne Alvarez Judy Chuisano Elaine Slabinski Kim Smith Caitlin Smith

Monday June 13th -World Apostolate of Fatima Shrine 674 Mt. View Rd., Washington, NJ 07882. Celebrate 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Angel of Peace at Portugal and 99th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. 10-11:00: Holy House tour; 10:30: Confessions-upper Shrine; 12:00: Rosary Procession; 12:30: Speaker Fr. Michael Venditti; 1:00 Holy Mass: Bishop Emeritus Paul Bootkoski; 2:30: Benediction; Fatima Farewell; Brown Scapular enrollment; 3:00: Divine Mercy Chaplet; 3:30-4:30: Holy House tour. Enter designated Year of Mercy Door. www.bluearmy.com 908-689-1700 Ext 210

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Come, let’s go on a Once in a Lifetime trip to…

ITALY

Join Fr. Michael Fragoso to witness

the Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

When: Sept. 1 – 7, 2016 Where: Rome & Assisi

Cost: $3,200.00 (includes airfare)

To register, please call (855)842-8001 or online at

www.proximotravel.com *All breakfasts & dinners included*

(for more info & itinerary go the website

listed above)

Girl Scout Silver Recipient is running…

VACATION BIBLE CAMP Get ready to dive deep to discover God is with us wherever we go! The adventure will start this summer at the bottom of the sea for children 4 years of age up until 10 years of age.

St. James the Less Parish Hall August 15

th – 19

th

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There is no cost for the camp. If interested please contact the Religious Education office at 732-521-1188.

Hope you join us for this Deep Sea Adventure!

Church Pew Restoration 50/50 Raffle

To help us reach our goal for our Church Pew Restoration Fund we will be having a 50/50 raffle. Parishioners were sent four (4) raffle tickets at $5.00 each. If you did not receive them or would like more tickets please call or visit the Rectory during office hours. We will also be selling tickets after each Mass June 4th/5th and June 11th/12th.

Immaculate Conception Carnival

10th Anniversary

June 14th - 18th

6 pm to 11 pm : Tues - Fri. 5 pm to 11 pm: Saturday

RIDES, GAMES AND LIVE

ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY!!

FIREWORKS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH AFTER DARK

FREE ADMISSION

For more information, call the Carnival Hotline: (732) 626-0486, or visit www.chicspotswood.com for a complete

entertainment listing.

Dear Parish Family of St. James the Less, "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. ' ~Matthew 25:40" These words are well understood by the people of St. James and that is evident by the generous outpouring of donations that were brought to the Martin House truck last Sunday. Your contributions will benefit the less fortunate in the Trenton area and will help the Better Community Housing of Trenton Foundation continue to assist those who are in need. Many thanks to each of you for hearing the cry of the poor. A special thank you to the "team" that assisted in coordinating the pick-up details, the physical lifting of items and loading of the truck, and the warmth and fellowship we were able to share. With sincere and grateful appreciation, I ask God's blessings on all of you. Yours in Christ, Fr. Brian McCormick