The Parish Family of St. John Paul II 39 East 22 nd Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002-3753 Rectory 201-339-2070; Fax 201-339-3676 Email: stjp2church@gmail.com or staff@olmcparish.com Web: www.johnpaul2parish.com w Served by: Rev. Zenon Boczek, S.D.S., Pastor Rev. Paul Doliński, S.D.S., Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Kujawa, S.D.S., Parochial Vicar Rev. Mark DeStephano, S.J., Ph.D., Weekend Assistant The purpose of the Salvatorian is to strengthen, to defend and to spread the Catholic faith everywhere insofar as this is committed to it by Divine Providence. Therefore, by exercising this ecclesiastical teaching function in word and writing, it intends to achieve the end that all people might know more and more the one true God and Him whom He sent, Jesus Christ. Kerry G. Fryczynski, Anthony Ventrone - Trustees Marjorie Mierzejewski, Parish Secretary Debra Czerwienski, Director of Religious Education Dayle Vander Sande, Music Minister August 28, 2016 WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday: St. Michael s Church at 4:30 PM; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM (Polish); 8:15 AM; 9:30 AM; 10:45 AM (Polish) & 12:15 PM; 9:30 AM (Italian) - St. Michael s Church WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday Saturday: 7:00 AM (English) & 8:00 AM, (Polish) [except Thursday] Tuesday 7:00 PM (English), Thursday 7:00 PM (Polish) St. Michael s Church 8:00 AM (English) Monday Saturday CONFESSIONS: Daily 7:30 AM, Saturday 4:00 PM Parish Office Hours Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (Closed Fridays during the summer months)
4:30 PM (SM) + John & Mildred Gaynor (Carol) 5:00 PM + Msgr. Anthony Tralka (Chris Durak & Family) SUNDAY, August 28, 2016 7:00 AM + Roman i Irena Budny (syn z rodziną) 8:15 AM + Louis Riccardi, Jr. (Family) 9:30 AM + Melania Budna (Son, Henry, & Family) 9:30 AM (SM) + Feliccia & Sam Sucato (James & Vickie Sucato) 10:45 AM - 45th Wedding Anniversary, Agata & Marion Wronski 12:15 PM + Henry Sanchez (Angela Martorana) MONDAY, August 29, 2016 7:00 AM + Joseph Rogozenski (Wife, Terry) 8:00 AM + Stephanie Kurpiewski (Sisters) 8:00 AM (SM) + Thomas Norton, Sr. TUESDAY, August 30, 2016 7:00 AM + Theresa Pietruszka (Family) 8:00 AM + Jadwiga i Julian Bondarowicz (Chojnowski Family) 8:00 AM (SM) + Thomas F. Lozinak, Sr. (Andrew J. Merkovsky) 7:00 PM + Jennifer Galloway, Birthday Blessings in Heaven (With love, Mom, Dad & Family) WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2016 7:00 AM + JosephVargo (Wife, Ann) 8:00 AM + Heronim Czepielewski (od źona) 8:00 AM (SM) + Billy Firenze THURSDAY, September 1, 2016 7:00 AM + Charles Gorecki (Wysocki Family) 8:00 AM (SM) + Dr. Edward Jewusiak (Estate of Joan C. Jewusiak) 7::00 PM + Władysława i Jòzef Zaufall (còrka) FRIDAY, September 2, 2016 7:00 AM - Birthday Blessings for Crescenci Manaois (Ato Family) 8:00 AM + Bronisław Czajka (Daughter) 8:00 AM (SM) + Elvira & Giuseppe Ciraco (Maribeth, Joe & Margaret Doria) SATURDAY, September 3, 2016 7:00 AM + Memorial Mass (See Next Page) 8:00 AM + Martha Szydlowska (Family) 8:00 AM (SM) + Fr. Denis Fitzgerald, S.T. (Marion Fitzgerald) 4:30 PM (SM) + Frank Gaynor (Carol Gaynor) 5:00 PM + Deceased Members of the Konczal Family (Pauline Rumian) SUNDAY, September 4, 2016 7:00 AM - za dusze w czyśću cierpioce 8:15 AM + Albert Stabulis (Family) 9:30 AM + Vivian J. Holowed (Auntie) 9:30 AM (SM) + St. Michele (Arenesi Devoti) 10:45 AM + Boźe błogosławinstwo z drowie dla wszystkich członkow chòru 12:15 PM + Switkowski Family (Joseph Plafta) 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time August 28, 2016 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 5:9-10 Spiritual Offerings, August 28 September 3, 2016 ST. MICHAEL CHURCH SANCTUARY LAMP, ALTAR BREAD & WINE + Fitzgerald Family (Marion Fitzgerald) SACRED HEART CANDLE Special Intention DIVINE MERCY CANDLE + Liz Zawacki (Estate) BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE Rosary Society OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA CANDLE Health Blessings for Henry Budny (Eileen & Dave Ascough) ST. ANNE CANDLE + Dolores Lapkiewicz (Pat Suckiel) ST. ANTHONY CANDLE + Raymond Marchel (Pat Suckiel) ST. JOHN PAUL, II, CANDLE Health Blessings for Carol Whaselsky (Friends) ST. JUDE CANDLE + Billy Firenze (A Friend) Our Grateful Tithe to God: Regular: $6,311.00; Mission Co-op: $2,359.00 We thank all our parishioners for their generous support of our parish! Bóg Zapłać! Grazie!
This Week Memorial Mass Saturday-Sunday, August 27-28, 2016: Air Conditioning Collection Tuesday, August 30, 2016: Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 31, 2016: Eucharistic Adoration - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM St. Michael s Church Saturday-Sunday, September 3-4, 2016: Eastern Europe Collection Monday, September 5, 2016: Labor Day Holiday Rectory Office Closed INVITATION TO INSTALLATION OF FATHER ZENON BOCZEK, S.D.S. On Sunday, September 18th, at 12:15 PM Mass, Father Zenon Boczek, Superior of Salvatorian Fathers, will be officially installed as Pastor of Saint John Paul II Parish.. Father Zenon would like to extend an invitation to everyone to join us for this special celebration. A reception will follow in the Parish Center. THANK YOU! Thank you to the anonymous donor of $5,000.00 towards the repair of the church bells. May God reward you abundantly for your generosity! As reported previously, the repair of the church bells is estimated to cost $10,000.00. If anyone would like to donate to this repair, please contact the Rectory. + Kazimierz Klos + Irene Skowronski + John P. Durak + Henryk Stasiorek + Helen Sharp + Frances Zubel + Helene Duda + Leokadia & Antoni Kurpiewski + Joseph & Hattie Merkovsky + John & Hanni Iwasiuta.Archbishop Myers has designated the following churches in the Archdiocese of Newark as Pilgrimage Churches during the Jubilee Year of Mercy: Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart 89 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ, 973-484-4600 The Holy Door is open Sunday - Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Saturday 4-7 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy 2 Freemont Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ/ 201-391-5315 The Holy Door is open daily from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Confession is available on Saturday 9-9:30 a.m., 1-1:30 p.m., Monday 7-7:30 p.m. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 127 Paterson Avenue, Wallington, NJ/ 973-778-7405 The Holy Door is open Monday - Friday 6:30-8:45 a.m., 5:30-6:45 p.m., Saturday 4-7:45 p.m., Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m. Saint Francis Xavier 243 Abington Avenue West, Newark, NJ/ 973-482-8410 The Holy Door is open Saturdays and Sundays. Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus 131 East Edgar Road, Linden, NJ/ 908-862-1116 The Holy Door is open Monday - Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday 4-6 p.m., and Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Also available by appointment. Divine Mercy Parish 232 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ/ 732-388-0082 The Holy Door is open Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. Also available by appointment. Our Lady of Mercy 40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City, NJ/ 201-434-7500 The Holy Door is open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 8:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Divine Mercy Hill/Salvatorian Fathers 23 Crestmont Road, Verona, NJ/973-746-8770 The Holy Door is open Monday - Friday 7:30-9 a.m., Wednesday and Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday 4-6 p.m., and Sunday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. In May and October, every day from 5-8 p.m.
Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist August 29 The drunken oath of a king with a shallow sense of honor, a seductive dance and the hateful heart of a queen combined to bring about the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The greatest of prophets suffered the fate of so many Old Testament prophets before him: rejection and martyrdom. The voice crying in the desert did not hesitate to accuse the guilty, did not hesitate to speak the truth. But why? What possesses a man that he would give up his very life? This great religious reformer was sent by God to prepare the people for the Messiah. His vocation was one of selfless giving. The only power that he claimed was the Spirit of Yahweh. I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew 3:11). Scripture tells us that many people followed John looking to him for hope, perhaps in anticipation of some great messianic power. John never allowed himself the false honor of receiving these people for his own glory. He knew his calling was one of preparation. When the time came, he led his disciples to Jesus: The next day John was there again with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, Behold, the Lamb of God. The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus (John 1:35-37). It is John the Baptist who has pointed the way to Christ. John s life and death were a giving over of self for God and other people. His simple style of life was one of complete detachment from earthly possessions. His heart was centered on God and the call that he heard from the Spirit of God speaking to his heart. Confident of God s grace, he had the courage to speak words of condemnation or repentance, of salvation. Each of us has a calling to which we must listen. No one will ever repeat the mission of John, and yet all of us are called to that very mission. It is the role of the Christian to witness to Jesus. Whatever our position in this world, we are called to be disciples of Christ. By our words and deeds, others should realize that we live in the joy of knowing that Jesus is Lord. We do not have to depend upon our own limited resources, but can draw strength from the vastness of Christ s saving grace. INVITO ALL INSTALLAZIONE DI PADRE ZENON BOCZEK SDS Domenica, 18 settembre, alla Messa delle 12:15 pomeridiane, Padre Zenon Boczek, Superiore dei Padri Salvatoriani, sarà ufficialmente installato come parroco della Chiesa di San Giovanni Paolo II. Padre Zenon estende un invito a tutti a partecipare a questa celebrazione. Padre Francesco Jordan Fondatore dei Padri Salvatoriani 06 16.1848-09.08.1918 Dio, nostro Padre, hai chiamato Padre Francesco Maria della Croce Jordan per essere Tuo Apostolo, per farti conoscere ed essere amato da tutta la gente ovunque siano, usando tutti i mezzi e i modi che il Tuo amore ispira. Lo hai colmato di zelo apostolico universale, con la bontà e la gentilezza del Divino Salvatore, con una profonda fede nell amorevole provvidenza di Dio, con un profondo spirito di preghiera, con una sincera devozione a Maria, Madre del Salvatore, e con il coraggio di seguirti, anche nel mistero della Croce. Concedi a noi con la sua intercessione, e secondo la Tua volontà, le grazie che Ti chiediamo..., nella speranza che egli possa essere presto annoverato fra i tuoi santi. Facciamo questa preghiera tramite Gesù Cristo, Tuo figlio, che vive e regna con Te in unità allo Spirito Santo, unico Dio, per sempre nei secoli dei secoli. Amen
Męczeństwo św. Jana Chrzciciela Drodzy bracia i siostry, obchody męczeństwa św. Jana Chrzciciela przypominają również nam, współczesnym chrześcijanom, że nie jest możliwy kompromis z miłością do Chrystusa, do Jego słowa, do Prawdy. Prawda jest Prawdą, nie ma kompromisu. Życie chrześcijańskie wymaga, że tak powiem, «męczeństwa» codziennej wierności Ewangelii, a więc odwagi, potrzebnej, by pozwolić Chrystusowi, by wzrastał w nas i nadawał kierunek naszym myślom i uczynkom. Może to nastąpić w naszym życiu tylko wtedy, kiedy więź z Bogiem jest mocna. Modlitwa nie jest czasem straconym, nie jest odbieraniem czasu działaniu, nawet apostolskiemu, a wręcz przeciwnie: tylko wtedy, gdy potrafimy pielęgnować życie modlitwy wiernej, stałej i ufnej, Bóg da nam zdolności i siłę, by żyć w sposób szczęśliwy i pogodny, pokonywać trudności i z odwagą dawać Mu świadectwo. Niech św. Jan Chrzciciel wstawia się za nami, abyśmy potrafili zawsze dawać pierwszeństwo Bogu w naszym życiu. Jan Chrzciciel jest jedynym świętym, którego Kościół czci w ciągu roku dwukrotnie: 24 czerwca w uroczystość jego narodzenia, i 29 sierpnia we wspomnienie jego męczeńskiej śmierci. POLSKA SZKOŁA W Was jest nadzieja, ponieważ wy należycie do przyszłości Św. Jan Paweł II Uroczyste rozpoczęcie roku szkolnego 2016/2017 10 września 2016r.,mszą świętą o godzinie 10:00 Rejestracja dzieci www.psbayonnenj.com The Mass intention: September 10th, 2016 (Saturday 10am) O błogosławieństwo Boże dla Polskiej Szkoły im. Wł. Reymonta W dniu 18 wrzesnia br. podczas Mszy Świętej o godzinie 12:15 PM odbędzie się uroczysta instalacja (wprowadzenia na urząd) nowego proboszcza, ks. Zenona Boczek SDS. Serdecznie zapraszamy wszystkich parafian na tę uroczystosc. Oficjalna modlitwa na Jubileuszowy Rok Miłosierdzia 2015/1016 Panie Jezu Chryste, Ty nauczyłeś nas, abyśmy byli miłosierni, jak Ojciec nasz niebieski i powiedziałeś nam, że kto widzi Ciebie, widzi także i Jego. Ukaż nam Twoje oblicze, a będziemy zbawieni. Twój wzrok pełen miłości uwolnił Zacheusza oraz Mateusza od niewoli pieniądza, a nierządnicę i Magdalenę od szukania szczęścia wyłącznie w rzeczach stworzonych. Wzrok ten sprawił, że Piotr zapłakał po zdradzie, a żałujący Dobry Łotr usłyszał zapewnienie o Raju. Pozwól nam tak wysłuchać słów, które wypowiedziałeś do Samarytanki, jakbyś je wypowiedział do każdego nas: O, gdybyś znała dar Boży! Ty, który jesteś Obliczem widzialnym Ojca niewidzialnego, Boga, który objawia swoją wszechmoc przede wszystkim przez przebaczenie i miłosierdzie: spraw, aby Kościół na świecie stał się widzialnym obliczem Ciebie, swojego Pana zmartwychwstałego i uwielbionego. Ty zechciałeś również, aby Twoi słudzy przybrani byli w słabość po to, aby mogli okazywać słuszne współczucie tym, którzy trwają w niewiedzy i błędzie: niech każda osoba, która się do nich zwraca, czuje się oczekiwana, kochana oraz doświadcza przebaczenia od Boga. Poślij Twojego Ducha i uświęć wszystkich nas Jego namaszczeniem, aby Jubileusz Miłosierdzia był rokiem łaski od Pana, a Twój Kościół z odnowionym entuzjazmem mógł nieść dobrą nowinę ubogim, głosić wolność więźniom i uciśnionym oraz przywracać wzrok niewidomym. Prosimy o to za wstawiennictwem Maryi, Matki Miłosierdzia, Ciebie, który z Ojcem i Duchem Świętym żyjesz i królujesz na wieki wieków. Amen