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| +THOUGHTS FOR SUNDAY’S
READINGS+ Of all the diseases that were considered repulsive in the time of Jesus, leprosy was the worst. People with the disease would be required to declare themselves “unclean” before the entire community, and then be subjected to quarantine and ostracism. Leprosy is not a disease that is easily passed on to others, the quarantine was primarily about the observance of the laws concerning ritual purity. Anything or anyone who was blemished or imperfect in any visible fashion was automatically deemed incapable and unworthy of God’s holiness. Jesus breaks down this barrier by his willingness to make the leper clean and restore his human dignity. We likewise are blemished and imperfect by our sin against God and neighbor. Like the leper, we beg Jesus to make us clean and to restore our dignity. His forgiveness and healing are ours if we but ask for them. Do you take advantage of the opportunities each day to be clean and whole in God’s presence? LENTEN THOUGHT—What Catholic hasn’t said: “I don’t belong inside a church,” or “After the way I’ve lived, God doesn’t want me there.” On Ash Wednesday the entire Church admits that none of us “belongs in there.” Our ash-smeared foreheads admit our sinfulness. If belonging to the Church depended on good behavior, who could last beyond infancy? But the ashes are in the shape of the Cross, showing that our sinfulness is not the end of the story. We belong in the Church because of the goodness of Jesus Christ who sees us as the most lovable beings in all creation. No sin of ours can stop His love; His sacrifice has conquered sin. So sin itself is not the problem. The problem is a heart that is too prideful or fearful to seek His loving and merciful embrace. You do belong inside the Church. After the things you’ve done it is the only place that will bring you the forgiveness, peace, and the true happiness you long for. So welcome to Lent! Welcome to the Church! Welcome home! Jesus has been waiting for YOU!!! LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 22nd—On Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, we begin that special season of penitential observance known as LENT. It is that time of year when we take time out to seriously examine our human values against the backdrop of profoundly different Gospel values—when we reassess our principles against principles of the Good News of Jesus. Are we planning, therefore, to accept the Church’s invitation to become a better and more committed Catholic, and as a follower of Jesus, to move even closer to Jesus through prayer, penance, sacrifice and almsgiving? Ash Wednesday—February 22nd (Blessed ashes distributed only during Mass) 7:30 am—5:00 pm (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) |
St. Bartholomew Church MARDI GRAS CAVATI & POLENTA BUFFET SUPPER Tuesday, February 21, 2012 6:30 pm Church Hall Donation: $15.00 Sponsored by the Ladies’ Guild +NO Take Out Orders+ Purchase your Tickets NOW! Available at the Rectory Office Deadline for Tickets is February 13th! ANNUAL PARISH REUNION—Parishioners are encouraged to send in your RAFFLE TICKET returns for our Annual Parish Reunion to be held on Saturday Evening, April 28th at the West Valley Inn. Please participate by purchasing or selling Raffle Tickets, and by placing your name, business name, or Memorial Ad in our SOUVENIR AD BOOK. Dinner Tickets will soon be available. For further information, please call the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation in this parish event. PARISH FLEA MARKET—will be held on Saturday, March 3rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in our Church Hall. Refreshments will be available. Clearance Sale! Everything must be sold to make room for new items. Donations of Flea Market items may be taken to the Church Hall on Wednesdays, February 22nd and 29th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For further information call Gloria at 8974. Thank You! Due to confidentiality regulations, the local hospitals cannot notify the parish when a Catholic patient is in the hospital, unless the patient makes the request at the time of admission and fills out the appropriate forms. However, a family member of the patient may notify the parish priests. Please call the rectory and let us know when someone is in the hospital so we can visit. +DELICIOUS NEAPOLITAN CUISINE+ The Scalabrini Dukcevich Center, 300 Laurel Hill Avenue (across from the Parish) is hosting classes on Neapolitan Cuisine featuring Chef Costantino Costigliola of Naples, Italy. Choose classes most convenient to you: Fridays for six weeks, beginning on February 17th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Saturdays for six weeks, beginning on February 18th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Watch and learn as Chef Costantino prepares a Neapolitan Dinner for you!....Afterwards sit down and enjoy the delicious food prepared by the Chef. Six Week Classes which includes Dinner—$150.00. Enjoy an array of antipastos, pastas, and entrees with Neapolitan flair! For more information kindly call 632-4770. |
6th Sunday In Ordinary Time
February 12th, 2012
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| MASSES FOR FEBRUARY 13—19 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, February 13 7:30 am - Catherine & Andrew Francis by family 7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish Tuesday, February 14 7:30 am - For A Special Intention 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Wednesday, February 15 7:30 am - In Honor of Blessed Mother & Sacred Heart by A Devotee Thursday, February 16 7:30 am - For the Intentions of Parishioners Friday, February 17 7:30 am - Miguelina Hernandez Saturday, February 18 8:00 am - Anthony DiPetrillo LORD’S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Elvira & Pat Apici by daughters Felix Avella by family John & Angelina Bevilacqua by Bob Edward Colardo by wife Marie & family Nancy & Lawrence Golini by Bob Arthur Marcantonio by wife Joanne Quaranto by Bernice Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 19 8:00 am - For the Intentions of Parishioners 9:00 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Pasco Cianci by son & family MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13: Sanctuary Candle: August & Anna Cicione by Bob & Marie DIED IN CHRIST: Frank J. DiMuccio—Etta Lisi Saint Bartholomew Church SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER Saturday, March 17th, 2012—6:30 pm Edward J. DiMartino, Sr. Parish Hall DONATION: $15.00——MINI RAFFLE ******************** FOR TICKETS CALL: Dan Cullen: 556-8559 Rectory: 944-4466 |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, February 14 Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy after 7:30 am Mass 6:00 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Wednesday, February 15 6:30 pm - St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting 7:15 pm - Bible Study Thursday, February 16 10:15 am - Legion of Mary, RH 6:00 pm - RCIA Class, RH Saturday, February 18 10:00 am - CCD Classes, RH Sunday, February 19 No Confirmation I & II Classes Second Collection: Fuel Collection +WEEKLY CHURCH SUPPORT+ “Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided—not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:7) Weekend of January 28-29 Envelopes & Loose Collection: $3,170.00 Second Collection: 751.00 Total Income: $3,921.00 ($5,000.00 needed for weekly parish expenses) +FORTHCOMING PARISH EVENTS+ February 21—Cavati/Polenta Buffet Dinner March 3 —Giant Flea Market March 17 —St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance March 30 —Living Stations April 1 —Palm Sunday Bake Sale April 28 —Annual Parish Reunion Mark your calendar and reserve these dates now!!! +EUCHARISTIC ADORATION+ “Realize that you may gain more in a quarter of an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament than in all other spiritual practices of the day.” St. Alphonsus Liguori All are invited to join us for Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm concluding with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, February 18 5:00 pm Mary Anne Cullen, Anne Marie Parrillo Sunday, February 19 8:00 am Domenic Nascenzi 11:30 am Rosalie D’Agostino LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, February 18 5:00 pm Doug Weinzierl Sunday, February 19 8:00 am Petrina Lauro 11:30 am Peter Marinucci |
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