SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - March 8, 2020

Dear Parish Family: During this penitential season we make a conscious effort to avoid sin and be faith-ful to the gospel. In last Sunday’s Gospel Jesus journeyed into the desert and was tempted by the devil. Today Jesus climbs a high mountain on which he transfigured in front of his closest disciples. Whether isolated in the wilderness or accompanied by friends on a mountaintop, Jesus remains faithful to the will of God. May he be a model for us.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: How can I listen to Jesus over the next week? What is he telling me?

ST. JOHN VIANNEY – MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, MARCH 7 5:00 PM + Enrique Del Moral

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:00AM + Henry Zarzycki / Cox Family 10:00AM + May & Jim Gilroy / Skip & Judy Diller FRIDAY, MARCH 13 STATIONS OF THE CROSS—7:00PM SATURDAY, MARCH 14 5:00 PM + Fr. Maciej Migalski for good health / Fr. Dawid

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 8:00AM + Raymond Hirsch / Birgitta Cannon 10:00AM + Don Ciuppa / MaryLou & Deacon Jim Cammarano

Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14

The Book of Exodus: Moses, Jesus, and Me The Bible tells the powerful story of Moses leading God’s chosen people away from slavery. The Bible also tells us that Jesus came to fulfill God’s promise of freedom for all of us. Spend a little time this Lent with other parishioners as Cathy Martin discusses the meaning of Exodus and the message of God for each of us in this sacred text.

Session 1 Tuesday, March 24 7:30-8:45pm Or Wednesday, March 25 10:00-11:15am Session 2 Tuesday, March 31 7:30-8:45pm Or Wednesday, April 1 10:00-11:15am

Michael Aleksander Bis

Parents: Miroslaw Bis & Deseraé Goulbourne

Santiago Bustamante

Parents: Jonathan & Daniela Bustamante

Received the Sacrament of Baptism at

Saint Thomas the Apostle

last Sunday.

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE - MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, MARCH 7 5:00PM: + Rich McLeod/ Wahlgren Family

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 9:00AM + Family & Friends of the Cokinos & Sullivan Family / Nick & Kathy Cokinos 11:00AM + Clarice Ruth Bock Dansen / Grieves Family

MONDAY, MARCH 97:30PM+ Phyllis Bonfiglio / Christina & Cliff Williams

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 8:00AM + Jo Radign 7:00PM ROSARY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 8:00AM + Anne Conway / Barbara Mahon

THURSDAY, MARCH 128:00AM + Martha Chwalek / Mary Ruff

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 8:00AM + Jack Van Antwerp / Mary Ruff STATIONS OF THE CROSS—7:00PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 5:00PM: + Rich McLeod/ Debbie & Joe Wickham

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 9:00AM + Walter Houlihan / Carmela Houlihan 11:00AM + Confirmandi of Saint John Vianney and Saint Thomas the Apostle

The Parish Community of St. john Vianney & St. Thomas the Apostle

SPRITUAL LIFE MINISTRY:

• 40 DAYS OF GIVING: During Lent we are called to participate in the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiv-

ing. One way to help others in this way is to participate in 40 Days of Giving. Each day during Lent, put aside one non

-perishable food or paper item to donate to the Hope House Food Pantry to help feed the poor. On Sunday when

you go to Mass, bring your week’s donations and place them in the box for the food pantry. By bringing your dona-

tions weekly, two problems are eliminated. You are not trying to carry 40 donated items to Mass with you on Easter

Sunday and the parish is not trying to store all those food items on Easter. The donations will be taken to the food

pantries on a weekly basis.

• FEED THE WORKING POOR—Next Saturday, March 14 between 9:00AM and 9:30AM, is the drop off time for trays of meal for 4 to help those who work but still don’t have enough money for food . If you don’t have time to make a meal frozen meals are gladly taken (example: Stouffer’s Vegetable Lasagna Family Meal) or cash donations.

• FLOCKNOTE LENTEN FACTS AND REFLECTIONS: We are offering for Lent a daily text program about Lent - quick facts

about why we don't eat meat on Fridays, quotes from the saints and other items, If a person doesn't have or doesn’t

want to use a cell phone, they can receive it as a brief email. All you need to do to sign up is text STASJV to 84576,

and make sure you join "Enrichment"!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: We now have pocket prayer squares available in addition to prayer shawls. if you would like a pocket prayer square which has been blessed, feel free to take one for yourself or someone else. They are located in a basket in the vestibule of the church. There is a signup sheet next to the basket if you would like to list the name of the person receiving the pocket prayer square, and we will add the name to our prayer list. Anyone requesting a prayer shawl should fill out a form in the lobby of STA/SJV and leave the completed form in the basket. We will contact you with a time to pick up your shawl. For imme-diate need, please call Gabby Dyl at 973-713-0280. The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at STA at 7:30 pm the first Thursday of the month NEW MEMEBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, even if you don’t know how to knit or crochet. Next meeting: April 1. For more in-formation call Renee Ferreri: 518-321-5236.

HELPING HANDS: Is a combined parish community service group. If you are in need of any type of help, or if you know someone who needs help, please contact Gabrielle Dyl at 973-713-0280.

EACH ONE REACH ONE

Some people are having tRouble saying YES to God. We know that He is CallIng them. They Are just not sure how to respond. The RCIA program for 2021 is seeking new candidates. This Lent, say “YES” to God! SteeR one person our way, And help someone join the Roman CatholIc FAith. For more information, please contact Gerry Geary at gerryrcia@aol.com or at the parish office 973-208-0090.

On Saturday 03/21/2020 America Needs Fatima will be having a Public Square Rosary Rally at St. Thomas the

Apostle Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Rd., Oak Ridge, N.J. at 12:00 noon sharp. There will be over 3,000 Public

Rosary Rallies praying at the same time throughout the nation. Please join us 15 minutes before 12 noon in rep-

aration for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for Tra-

ditional Marriage and for the conversion of the United States. God will hear us, if we pray through the inter-

cession of the His Blessed Mother. That’s why we’re doing this 2020 Public Square Rosary Crusade.

WELCOME HOME TO HEALING

YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE GIFT OF FOR-

GIVENESS IN THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

(CONFESSION).

SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE Every Monday in March from

6:30PM—7:30PM 8:00PM—8:30PM March 9, 23 and 30

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY Every Saturday 4:00PN—4:45PM

“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON”

A TIME FOR PEACE For national and world leaders and those currently serving in the armed forces especially: PFC Jonathan Cuervo, USMC, PFC Anthony Imperato, USMC, Michael Guarino, US Army, Cpl Sebastian Geary, USMC, USAF, Airman James Perez, Sgt. Antoino Lettizia, USMC, OSSN(SW) Anthony S. Gambuti, US Navy, PFC Ryan Leyden, USMC, USAF Airman Matthew Cannarozzi, 2nd Lt. Andrew Verdes, Haley Kerrison Lt1, Army, Clara Shurtless, USMC. In honor of the Military serving our country at home and abroad, we invite you to remain after the Recessional Song at all weekend Masses to recite three (3) Hail Mary's for their safety.

A TIME TO BE HEALED Prayers for the sick: Brennan McCoy, Kathy Brennen, Aaron Alonzo, Sal D ’Arco, Kevin Wickert, Fumiko Lutz, Patricia Carapola, Courtney Sanchelli, Danny Scillieri, Gail Brennan, Rich Day, Richard Lavelle, Marion Coleson, Chris Osborne, Rose Kelly, Stephen Vecchiotti, Vincent Ottani, Ernie Sudo, Penny Sorokach (nursing home), Brandon Wozniak, Darlene Kolakovic, Fr. Dan Kelly, Fr. Joseph Farias, Helen Turosky, Joey Dyl, Don King, Kenny Miscisak, Emily Fleming, Emily Schmidt, Ethan Rodriguez, Carol, Mary Swerzenski, our friends H and Ch, Deacon Milt, Darlene Kolakovic, Jessica Taylor, Seamus and Sean, Tim Lambert, Daniel Ingram, Nancy, Hazel Voiner, Tony Bonfiglio, Lynn Snouffer, Matthew Cusa and Sebastain Drelick.

A TIME TO MOURN Prayers for the deceased: Thomas Ingram, Jerry Busko, Angelina DeLucia, Joan Juengling, Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, Karen A. Tofilski, Angela Sperber, Bryan Carolan, Ante Culic, Jean Doherty, Sophia Wolters, Pat Esposito, Józef Zajecki, Janice Barry, Karen Newton, Catherine Feuss, Jan Jakacki, E. James Shaffer, Louise M. Addotta, William E. Williams, Charles Stoveken, Jesse Bisbal, Victor Coleson, Jr., Luigi Russo, Ernest A. Zappile, Nereida Addotta, Andrew Dolinich, Betty Klein, Joe Endlicher, George Christ, Mildred Einreinhofer, Devon Carbery, Joseph Florio, Fr. Thomas Rainforth, Ralph Albano, Sr., Cveta Szugzdo, James Ford, Carol Perrucci, Jean Farrell, Donald Smitherman, Mary Anne Allender, Jason Free, Joyce Kerr, Mary Strangia, Jean Farrell, Don Ciuppa, Msgr. Brendan Madden, Raymond Angelucci, Stephanie Perrotta, James France III, Louise Anne Sincaglia and Rose Schilacci, Dolores Daly, Nancy Barbieri, Rich McLeod, Marlene Blahut, Rev. Stanley Kostrzomb and Phyllis Bonfiglio, Beverly Bierbaum, Louis “Louie” Panetta, Jack Van Antwerp Raymond Hirsch, Francis Marinello and Bill Barrett.

BAPTISM

At SJV: Sundays during the 10:00 am Mass or after the 10:00 am Mass at 11:15 am. At STA: Sundays during the 11:00 a.m. Mass or after the 11:00 am Mass at 12:15 pm.

Couples desiring to have their child baptized should be active parishioners, attending Mass regularly. Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation Meeting. The next meeting will take place at Saint Thomas the Apostle on Monday evening the next 2 meetings are March 9 and May 11. To make baptismal arrange-ments contact the parish office by email: ter-ry@ststhomasjohn.org or call Saint John Vianney at 973-697-6550 / Saint Thomas the Apostle at 973-208-0090.

CONFESSIONS Saturday Evening: 4:00 to 4:45 PM. By request: contact the parish office.

MARRIAGES Prior to your booking of the reception, please call the Parish Office 1 year in advance of the wedding date to allow for proper pre-marital preparation.

Knights of Columbus ~ Council Meetings St. John Vianney Council #12649 meets at Saint John Vianney Church Hall the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Joseph Lamb Council #5510 meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Wiegand Farm – De-partment for Persons with Disabilities’ meeting room. Both meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Saint John Vianney/Saint Thomas the Apostle debbie@ststhomasjohn.org Grades K-8: Saturday mornings 8:30 – 9:45am September – April at White Rock Elementary School. Confirmation Classes (9th & 10th Grade) September – April, Alternating weeks on Sun-day mornings at Saint Thomas beginning with 9:00am Mass until 11:30am. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: A parishioner is one who belongs to the parish family. As such, he/she is registered and is committed through participation in the life of the parish. Marriages to be administered and Sponsor Certificates, recommendations, etc. to be is-sued by the office, the person requesting such must be registered and an active member of Saint John Vianney Parish or Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish community. We request that you register at the rectory when you move into our community so that we may be of service to you.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - March 8, 2020

The Department for Persons with Disabilities is pleased to announce the spring opening of it's exciting program, Saturdays at the Center (SATC), on

April 4, 2020. Our meetings, held at the Gruenert Center on Rt. 15 in Lake Hopatcong, are designed specifically for adults with developmental /

intellectual disabilities living in the community who are interested in weekend socialization and recreational opportunities with their peers. Respite time

for caregivers is provided as the activities are supervised by experienced staff and volunteers. SATC gathering times are 10AM - 2PM and the program

runs for a twelve week span. Interested participants and volunteers may contact Patt at (973)440-0983 or pattfoth@gmail.com. We look forward to

seeing you at the Center for some fantastic SATC fun and friendship.

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

02/23/2020: $2,744.00 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 03/01/2020

60 Envelopes: $1,991.00 9 Loose Checks: $ 397.00 Loose Cash: $ 284.00 Total $2,672.00 9 Online Giving: $345.00 Last Year: $2,735.00 First Sunday of Lent

The Parish Community of St. john Vianney & St. Thomas the Apostle

SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE

02/23/2020: $6,971.50 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 03/01/2020 143 Envelopes: $5,259.50 16 Loose Checks: $1,888.00 Loose Cash: $ 576.00 Total $7,723.50 20 Online Giving: $1,650.00 Last Year: $6,144.00 First Sunday of Lent

We all know how physical movement affects our

physical body but have you ever thought how that same

movement affects your mental, emotional and

spiritual self? Join us as we use the postures of yoga to

calm our body and thoughts with prayer and reflection

EXERCISE WITH A PURPOSE. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! ADULTS ONLY.

Wednesdays— March 11,18, 25 April 1,8 Rooms 3 & 4 7:00—8:15 pm * Please arrive 15 minutes early. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring yoga mat or beach towel.

St. Thomas

March 22

8pm

Exercising the body for the sake of the soul.

Attention Confirmation Candidates!!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER and INVITATION

• March 15th - Confirmation practice at 7:00 PM

Candidates and Sponsors to attend

INVITATION

The Antioch Youth Leadership Team invites the Confir-

mation Candidates and their Sponsor to their delicious

potluck & reunion at 6pm (before rehearsal) in the So-

cial Hall

March 16th - Confirmation at 7:30 PM—Candidates to

be at the Church at 6:30 PM

LENTEN ORGAN MEDITATIONS St. Thomas the Apostle

Friday, March 27 7:30pm immediately following

Stations of the Cross

Yes ladies and gentlemen it is that time of the year for our delicious beer batter cod fish, generous steak fries, slaw, and soft beverage. FISH & CHIP DINNER DATES:

Fridays March 13 ( Next Friday) and 27 at Madonna Hall. Doors will open at 5:00 p. m., with servings until 8:30 p.m. Take outs will be available!

The price is $15

AND . . . for dessert—check out our Youth Ministry Bake Sale The funds raised will used to support their volunteer work in West Virginia.