The Church of

SAINT JAMES 184 South Finley Avenue

P.O. Box 310

Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920

Our mission is to be a Faith Community centered in the Eucharist, proclaiming Christ’s message of love and service, and living as true disciples of Christ. Pastor Rev. Glenn J. Comandini, S.T.D. [email protected] Parochial Vicar Rev. Dario Endiape [email protected] Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. William J. Capik Weekend Visiting Priest Rev. Brian Clarke, O.S.B. Pastoral Assistants Deacon Luke J. Hally [email protected] Deacon Peter J. DePrima [email protected] Deacon Thomas H. Klaas [email protected] School Principal Mr. Jeremiah Kenny [email protected]

Parish Office

(908) 766-0888 Fax: 908-766-1815 [email protected]

Parish Catechetical Leader Mrs. Patty Del Re [email protected] Director of Music Mrs. Karen Sutherland [email protected] Organist Mrs. Joyce Russell Business Administrator Mrs. Renee Pascarella [email protected] Administrative Assistants Mrs. Mary Corbet Mrs. Fatima Goncalves [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry Mrs. Cristina Imparato [email protected] Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry Mrs. Carol Spina [email protected]

School

200 S. Finley Ave. (908) 766-4774 [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 5:30 PM (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00 Noon Weekdays: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 8:30am—9:00am in the Sept. 11th Oratory; Saturdays 4:00pm—5:00pm in the Church SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 1:15 PM Sundays by appointment only SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Application for marriage by registered parishioners should be made at the parish office a year in advance of the desired wedding date.

Parish Website: www.saintjamesbr.org

School of Religion

200 S. Finley Ave (908) 766-1227 [email protected]

Youth Center

(908) 766-1183 Fax: 908-766-1815 [email protected]

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August 25 , 2013

Robert Potdevin, Sr., father of Bob Potdevin

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25, 2013 Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees. Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed. — Hebrews 12:12-13

Victoria Isabel Jovic daughter of Adam Jovic and Janette Caballero Jovic Zia Concepcion Wareza Monterola and Zach Anthony Wareza Monterola twins of Mathew Monterola and Gargie Wareza Monterola

Members of our Armed Services, NG Sp. Richard Jones, Jr., and AF Lt. James Savage, all stationed in Afghanistan, USN Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Knapp, SPC Adrian Stanko US Army, Cpt. Stefan Stanko USMC, RCT James Joseph Curley, Jon and Ryanne Walsh and family, Steve de Poortere, Richard de Poortere, Jr., Susan Bryant, Owen Anderson and family, Joanna Volz, Bob Hayes, Robert Hill, Joanie and Beverly, Alex Gavin, Rita McGouey, Dr. John Valeri, Audrey Morris, David Hilferty, Tom Kvederas, William Reid, and Kathy Kelleher Mothers of: Joseph Franceus, Mary Beth Daras and Mary Vaccarello Sisters of: Regina DeFrancisco and Mary Duhaime Brothers of: Bets Hill and Fred Knapp READINGS FOR THE WEEK 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab, 17; Mk 6:17-29 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday:

SUNDAY, August 25 7:30am The People of the Parish 9:00am Nelita Rada O’Connor requested by: Carol Maguire 10:30am Louis Le Francis requested by: Jim and Monica Wegeler 12:00Noon Mary Devine requested by: John and Karen Bayeux & family MONDAY, August 26 7:00am Duilio Pelos requested by: The Pelos Family NO 8:00am TUESDAY, August 27 St. Monica 7:00am Lois Lussier requested by: Helen and Perry Johnson 8:00am Annemarie Cooney requested by: Colleen, Jim & Matthew Gallagher WEDNESDAY, August 28 St. Augustine 7:00am Al and Joan Hanson requested by: Peter Kaminski 8:00am Steve Persak requested by: Darlene, Steven and Adam THURSDAY, August 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 7:00am George Kratochvil requested by: Peter Kaminski 8:00am Paul Balinski requested by: Joanne and Mike McClain FRIDAY, August 30 7:00am John Cookson requested by: The Cookson Family 8:00am James Patrick Sullivan requested by: The Hoffman Family SATURDAY, August 31 8:00am Melva Mae Radcliffe requested by: The McClain Family 5:30pm Polly Karaffa requested by: Mary-Kay Siccone SUNDAY, September 1 7:30am Virginia Panicucci requested by: The Marciano Family 9:00am The People of the Parish 10:30am Anna Wegeler requested by: Jim and Monica Wegeler 12:00PM Ralph Rullo requested by: Maurice and Barbara

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August 25, 2013 Parish Support - August 18, 2013 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Dear Friends: In October, St. James Church will begin its observance of our 150th year of incorporation as a parish. So, how will we celebrate this milestone event? There is an Anniversary Committee in place, headed by Jaye Barre and Mary Corbet. One event of the anniversary year will be the opportunity to explore the roots of the apostolate of our patron saint of our parish, St. James the Greater, by taking a ten day pilgrimage from Lisbon to Compostela from June 21 to June 30, 2014. In Lisbon, we will have the grace to visit the home in which St. Anthony was born. We’ll spend two days in Fatima, where the Blessed Mother appeared in 1917 to Blessed Jacinta, Francisco and their sister, Lucia. We’ll tour several monasteries and cathedrals – as well as the beautiful scenery of the Portuguese coastline through Aveiro, dubbed the “Venice” of Portugal because of its canals; Coimbra with its legendary university and Porto. Then, we will meander toward Braga before crossing the Spanish border at Pontevedra, where a number of pilgrims will have the chance, should they desire, to walk the famous Camino de Compostela for two days. For those who do not want to walk, they will go directly to Compostela and visit the Basilica where the mortal remains of St. James the Greater are entombed. We will cap off the experience with a mini-retreat before our return to the United States on July 1st. What an opportunity of a lifetime! Imagine, to explore the area of Spain where this Apostle sowed the seeds of the Gospel, established a Christian faith community and, bearing witness to the faith, was later martyred. For me, personally, this will be the hallmark of our 150th Anniversary as St. James Church.

2012

2013

Weekly

$22,939.00

$24,725.00

Mission Cooperative

$13,640.00

$13,119.00

Sunday, August 25 Mission Trips slide show presentation at 7:00 p.m. in the pastoral center. All are welcome to attend the High School and Middle School Youth Ministry 2013 Mission Trip DVD presentations. Refreshments will be served in gratitude for St. James' generous support. Monday, August 26 Rosary for Peace at 7:30pm in the Church. All are welcome. Thursday, August 29 Eucharistic Exposition from 8:30am to 5:30pm in the Church. Come spend some time in Christ’s presence. Sunday, September 1 Monthly Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel Auditorium. Appointments for Blood donations are preferred. Contact Diane Granstrom [email protected], (215) 528 -2337, or www.redcrossblood.org use Key Word – st.jamesbasking ridge. Platelets will be collected in August and Sept. Appointments for Platelets are REQUIRED 5 days in advance – same contact as above.

Information is available through the brochure prepared by Selective International and by attending the information night on September 26th. Alexis and Paul Carola have worked tirelessly to arrange this trip. While I spent extensive time in both Portugal and Spain and speak both languages, I have never been to Compostela, so I am very excited about this pilgrimage. I will serve as the Spiritual Director, to offer Mass daily and to hear confessions and counseling as requested but, for the history, we will have a professional tour guide. I have no doubt that this celebration of our 150th Anniversary, from its kick-off until its closing on the actual anniversary, October 20, 2014, will be a time of jubilee and, with the intercession of St. James, a year of grace bearing countless blessings. Joyfully, Fr. Glenn

Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela (June 21 to June 302014) There will be an information night on Thursday September 26 from 7:30-8:30 pm. in the St. James Church multipurpose room. Come hear about this exciting St. James 150th Anniversary pilgrimage. We will have a presentation of the itinerary from Selective International. Contact: [email protected].

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August 25, 2013

World Religions Adult Formation Course given by Fr. Glenn Comandini Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. from Sep. 14th to Nov. 16th in the Pastoral Center

September 2: NO 7:00 a.m. Mass. Daily Mass at 8:00 a.m. September 2: The Parish Office will be closed September 7: Baptism Preparation Session for first time parents and Godparents at 10:00 a.m. in room 7 in the Pastoral Center. Please call the parish office to register. September 8: Rosary Altar Society Corporate Communion at the 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by a continental breakfast in the multipurpose room. Rosarians are invited to sit together on the choir side as we pray the Rosary in the Church before Mass, beginning at 8:40 a.m. New members welcome! Please join us for breakfast if you are interested in joining the Rosary Altar Society. September 8: Teen Mass at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. September 10: Mass at Sunrise Assisted Living at 2:15 p.m. September 10: Child’s Health Clinic and immunizations at no cost for children ages birth to 18 who live in the Somerset Hills and do not have health insurance. Appointments can be scheduled between 8:30am and 11:45am by calling 766-0180. This free clinic is offered on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. September 11: Respect For Life Committee meeting at 12:00 noon in room 6 in the pastoral center. We meet monthly. Please come and help us plan activities to support life issues in our community and nation. If you have any questions, please call Julie Lee at 908-204-0146 . September 13: School Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in the Church. All are welcome. September 14: Fr. Glenn’s Adult Education course “World Religions” begins at 9:00 a.m. in rooms 1-2. September 15: Fellowship Coffee Hour after the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses in the Chapel Auditorium. All are welcome to come down and enjoy coffee, juice, donuts and, of course…. Fellowship! September 15: Youth Ministry KICK OFF: 3:30-7:30pm in the St. James School parking lot/lawn & gym. BBQ Tailgate, Mass, Xtreme Games and Live Concert by the Dave Pettigrew Band! You won’t want your child to miss this! All 6th-12th grade students welcome! Tickets $10.00/person which will be sold at the TEEN MASS on Sunday, Sept.8th at 6:00pm or at the KICK OFF gate. Adult volunteers needed. If you are interested in helping, please contact Cristina at [email protected] or Carol at [email protected].

In today’s world of globalization and high-speed communication, our world is becoming more integrated with cultural diversity. What once seemed like the religions of exotic faraway lands are now practiced by families next door. Our world is home to an incredible diversity of religions, all of which have a profound influence on the way people live their lives and think about who they are. Fr. Glenn provides you with a clear landscape of the world's religions in an easy to understand framework. You will learn about the founders, the history and essential teachings of each of these major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Through this discovery you will develop an awareness of the place of religion in the lives of your neighbors as well as a more authentic understanding and a deeper commitment to your own faith tradition. Registration is FREE. Please register through the parish office by calling 908-766-0888, ext. 3 or email: [email protected].

ST. JAMES 30th ANNUAL PARISH GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER Monday, September 16, 2013 Basking Ridge Country Club 11:00am brunch and registration; 12:30pm Shotgun 5:30pm Cash Bar; 6:30pm Dinner Men, women, foursomes, singles are all invited. Golf only: $115 Brunch & Dinner only: $65 Brunch, Dinner & Golf: $170 Prize donations gratefully accepted. Golf Tournament Registration G- golf only BD-brunch and dinner GBD-golf, brunch & dinner 1._________________________________________ _____ Names and Phone #:

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August 25 , 2013 YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Thursdays Exposition at 8:30 a.m. to Benediction at 5:30 p.m. This is a personal invitation to you from Jesus.

Summer Mission Trip Presentation: Everyone is invited to come and see a presentation on the St. James Middle School and High School Summer Mission Trips! On Sunday August 25th, there will be a slide show presentation along with witnesses by teens that attended both of these life changing mission trips. Join us at 7pm in the Parish center! All are welcome! Refreshments will be served. The St. James High School Sharing Program is looking for help!! Are you passionate about your faith? Would you like to share your gifts and talents with the teens of this community? Is God calling you to be a Sharing Facilitator? Please don't think for one minute that you have to be a parent of teens to be a part of this amazing program. You must love the Church, our Faith, and above all, our God! For more information please contact Cristina Imparato at [email protected] or 908-766-1183. Our teens need you! THANK YOU to all those who donated backpacks and notebooks for our Operation Backpack Program! We collected over 25 backpacks and 50 notebooks to bring to Holy Name Parish in new Brunswick!

“Jesus waits for us in the Sacrament of Love.” Blessed Pope John Paul II

During the month of August, including Labor Day weekend, we will distribute hosts only at Communion due to the number of people who are away on vacation.

BALLROOM DANCING AT ST. JAMES Saturday September 28, 2013 7:00-11:00 p.m. St James School Gymnasium Full Buffet dinner—BYOB $50.00 per person

The professional team of Christina Garced and Leo Mora will perform and Arthur Murray® Dance Studios instructors will be on hand to get you started. For tickets, contact Tony Laferrera at 908 766 9252 or [email protected] or Cecille Zalamea at 908 350 3550. Proceeds to benefit St James School Home School Association. Sunday, September 15th Youth Ministry KICK OFF: 3:30-7:30pm in the St. James School parking lot/lawn & gym. BBQ Tailgate, Mass, Xtreme Games and Live Concert by the Dave Pettigrew Band! You wont want your child to miss this! All 6th-12th grade students welcome! Tickets $10.00/person which will be sold at the TEEN MASS on Sunday, Sept.8th at 6:00pm or at the KICK OFF gate. Adult volunteers needed. If you are interested in helping, please contact Cristina at [email protected] or Carol at [email protected].

As we prepare to celebrate our 150th Anniversary of incorporation in 2014, the 150th Anniversary Committee is actively seeking interesting photographs of St. James Church – both of the facilities and of parishioners. We are trying to add to the parish archives which can help us to document the growth of our parish over the years, and to record special events in the life of our parish. We are especially interested in older photos. Photographs can be scanned and e-mailed to Mary Corbet at [email protected] or originals can be brought to the parish office and we will scan them and return them to you. Interesting stories and memories will also be sought – so jog those memories!

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August 25, 2013

Coming to St. James this fall!

Challenge is a club for girls ages 10—16 to grow in virtue, friendship, and their Catholic faith by doing outreach projects and meeting with formation and fun.

Challenge

Monthly Masses at Holy Cross: On every second Saturday of the month, through November, mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Chapel Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery at 8:00am. All are welcome to attend these monthly Masses: September 14, October 12, and November 9. If you have any questions, please call the cemetery office, 8:30-4:30pm, Monday through Friday at 908-766-0079 x 0.

SILVER & GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Yourself, Others, the World! For more information please contact Jeannine Agugliaro [email protected]

UPCOMING METUCHEN CURSILLO WEEKENDS The Cursillo Movement of the Diocese of Metuchen will be holding a Cursillo Weekend at the Day’s Inn Conference Center in Bridgewater. The Men’s Weekend is scheduled for October 3—6, 2013; and, the Women’s Weekend is scheduled for November 7—10, 2013. If you are interested in making a Cursillo Weekend, you may obtain an application from our website at ww.metcursillo.org or you may contact the PreCursillo Chairperson, Lorri DeNoyelles at [email protected] or (732) 738-1796. You may also contact Dr. Tony Tangorra, Lay Director, at [email protected] or call 908-766-1900. Early registration is advisable, as space is limited. Also, any Cursillistas that would like to assist for these weekends should contact Dr. Tony Tangorra at [email protected].

Critical Life Issues Conference: On Saturday, October 19, 2013, the Diocese of Metuchen will be sponsoring the Annual Critical Life Issues Conference. In light of recent proposed legislation entitled, NJ Death with Dignity Act, the speakers will address the dangers of doctor-prescribed suicide along with practical considerations in the end of life care such as palliative care and effective pain management. The Christian meaning of suffering in the face of illness, disability and at the end of life will also be discussed. The experts will give practical information as well as thought-provoking testimony of real life experiences. Also featured will be exhibits and a special screening of the award-winning short film, Crescendo. It will be held at St. John Neumann Conference Center, Piscataway from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is $25. This fee includes lunch and handouts. To register please visit http:// events.diometuchen.org or call 7332-562-1990, ext. 1629. Seating is limited.

Pro-Life Billboard: The St. James Respect for Life group is sponsoring a pro-life billboard on the NJ Turnpike for the month of October 2013. The sign has a picture of a baby and it states “God’s Greatest Creation: A Baby!” If you wish to contribute please contact Paul Carola at [email protected].

You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows and receive a personalized certificate from Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM Application forms may be secured by contacting the parish office or by logging on to the diocesan website: www.diometuchen.org Click on EVENTS – scroll down under EVENTS BY CALENDAR and Click on MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT – Click on SILVER & GOLD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION –Click on REGISTRATION FORM. Please note: this form can be typed on and printed out but cannot be forwarded. If you wish to keep the information it must be SAVED AS a separate document. Forms must be signed by a pastoral minister and returned to the Family Life Office by the parish office. Application forms will be accepted by the Family Life Office until Tuesday, September 17th. A confirmation letter will be sent once your application has been processed. Formal invitations and seating tickets will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to the celebration. Tickets are not required for guests. Everyone is welcome to attend this joyous event. For additional information call the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen (732) 562-1990 x 1624 or 1705.

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