St. Andrew The Apostle R.C. Church

St. Andrew the Apostle R.C. Church400 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07012277thh Sundayy off Ordinaryy Timee – Octoberr 3, 2021Rev. Jeiderr Barraza,, PastorrRev. Msgr. Patrickk J. Scott,, Inn ResidenceSergio Armijos, Director of Faith FormationBarbara Hayes, Parish OfficeParish: 973-779-6873 / Fax: 973-779-0573Website: www.StAndrewsClifton.org@StAndrewsCliftonMASSS SCHEDULESaturdayy att 5:000 P.M. inn ChurchhSundayy att 8:000 A.M. andd 10:300 A.M.Sunday 10:30 A.M. in Church and Live streamedMondayy thruu Saturdayy att 12:000 NoonnMonday thru Thursday in Church and Live streamedFriday and Saturday are in Church only.CONFESSIONSThe priest will be available for Confessionsbefore the 12:00 Noon Mass or by calling theRectory Office for an appointment.Ministries,, Programss & Services:Religious Ed Program (K-6 & Confirmation)Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers:Director of Faith Formation: Sergio ArmijosRectory Office, 973-779-6873973-779-6873 X-20Director of Music Ministry: Michelle ty Committee: Mary Tuites, 973-778-3566Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes:Grand Knight Rodulfo Moises 973-931-0569President Joanne J. Graziano, 201-280-3295Boy Scouts: Scout Master Jon WellinsSchool Records / Alumni Relations / Parish Fundraising:Parish Project Manager Barbara Hayes, 973-779-6873 X-10SaintAndrewsProjectManager@Gmail.com

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLEOctober 3, 2021Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary TimeSunday, October 3rd8:0010:30Anna ZomerdykeCarmen Soto, Victor Pukri, Pauline Henault,Roberto Rafael V. LucilaThe Sanctuary LampIn Memory of Pasquale IacovoneBy Daughter AdaThe Bread and WinePeople of the ParishMonday, October 4th12:00Theresa Rigoglioso, Dolores BalkjyTuesday, October 5th12:00Dolores BalkjyWednesday, October 6th12:00Frances and Edward J. KosnikThursday, October 7th12:00Victor Pukri, Teodora Zambales,Asuncion Luz Tejada,Special Intention for Good HealthFriday, October 8th12:00Edmund Edward Devlin (1st Anniversary)Saturday, October 9th12:00 Mary Sidebottom5:00 Edvige Tosto, Gerardina DiVito, Angelia Beleskie,Klana Lahwer, Edwin and Hermie CarulloSunday, October 10th8:00 Antonio Mandara10:30 Joe Kurtz, Jr., Carmen Soto, Victor PukriPlease pray for the sick of the parish & their families:Bill AndersonMark AntonacciNoah BashamWilliam S. Bowser, Jr.Sandra BrowningLouis CaprioAnthony CavalloRose ChavezMaryann CiallellaRachel CieriRoseann ConstantinoCorraine ConawayElaine CuocoLenore & Ken D’AgostaJennifer DimechLouise ForanMary Ann FinklerEvelyn FregaLoui8s GalloDalia HammadJohn HussarJean JonesMarian JosephsonJoy KilmekFran KobernickEd KovacsTeddy KwolekBob LisowskiDanielle MartinezRory MartinezDoris McFarlaneMary/Ronald MooreMike MurphyCheryl O’KeefeRonald PhilpotDavid RoseJoan RobertazziDenna SabellaKathy SeasockMariella ScarpaNeal Spicket-FultonIsabella SuccardiEmily ToMary TuitesAnne ValvanoIrene VanHookBarbara VeneziaVincenzo VerdeaxAnne VinciguerraAngel VoultetsisKathleen WickhamCynthia WosElizabeth YannettePaul YannuzziCaden ZaneTo place/remove names on this list, please call 973-7779-66873.Rectory Office - The Rectory office is open Mondaythrough Wednesday 9AM-3PM and Thursday,9AM-12:30 but closed on Fridays.WEEKLY COLLECTION REPORT – September 19Offertory Collection 5072.00Vacation Make- Up 367.00PARKING FOR CHURCH – The doors in the back parkinglot are once again open, so you may park in the backand enter into Church. Please do not park in the firezone in front.We commend you for your support in weekly contributions andcontinue to encourage you to increase your donations! They areused to help keep our parish safe, beautiful, and functional.“Foor God loves a cheerful giver!” 2 Cor 9::7

Weekly Message from Fr. JeideerThis Sunday’s Scriptures teach us about the sacramental covenant of marriage and how it is a reflection ofGod’s covenant with his creation, and a preparation for the eternal union all of us hope to enjoy with God inheaven. In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about the unbreakable bond of marriage. When faced with thequestion of divorce, Jesus says it is the hardness of the human heart that brought about divorce, but themarriage bonds made by God can never be broken or undone. God never withdrew his covenant love forIsrael, no matter how unfaithful his chosen people became. Jesus tells us that, in the same way, we shouldnever fail to love and forgive one another so that the two who have become one in marriage may remainunited until death.In the Letter to the Hebrews, we heard that Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, helpsus to become perfect through suffering. Married couples and parents bear crosses particular to theirvocation, as do those who are not married or parents. If we can draw upon the grace of God to carry thosecrosses far, faithfully, and well for the glory of God and the good of others, then there is no offense thatcannot be forgiven and no wrong that cannot be made right.Jesus also reminds us to be childlike in our faith, accepting the kingdom of God like a little child so that oneday we might enter into it. Children are quick to become angry, but almost as quick to forgive, forget, andmove forward. The Lord reminds us to never lose and always cherish the awe and wonder with which childrenexperience the world and others. That is where our faith can do the greatest good. Instead of seeing all thatis wrong with the world, with ourselves, or with our marriage or our families, we can see what God seesthrough the eyes of mercy which is the potential for holiness and greatness.As Jesus said, what God has joined together, no human being may separate. It is the duty of each of us tosee and serve Christ, for whom and through whom all things exist, by how we see, love, serve, and forgiveone another. Then, as we recall how God’s love for us in Christ has never failed us, we may draw strengthfrom that to live in right relationship with him and one another.Rev. Jeider BarrazaPastorReinstating the General Obligation to Attend MassAt this time due to the observance of public safety protocolsand the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begunto return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of oursociety. Therefore, the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey arelifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Massobligation. Live stream will be available, however, thisobligation for attending Mass does not apply to those who areill; those who have reason to believe that they were recentlyexposed to the coronavirus of another contagious illness; orthose with serious underlying health conditions. We welcomeall parishioners to return to the regular participation of theSunday Eucharist.PROTOCOLS FOR LITURGICALCELEBRATIONSxxxxxxxOccupancy restrictions for social distancing purposes arelifted. Masks are not required for those who arevaccinated.Sanitizing Stations will continue to be available around theChurch. All must sanitize when entering.The wing behind the organ will be reserved for anyonenot comfortable in the main part of the Church.Holy Water will be available in the dispenser to take home.Electronic Giving will continue and the collection boxes willremain at each entrance.Communion will be distributed under one species-theBody of Christ.No shaking of hands at the sign of peace.

Foodd PantryFood donations are appreciated! A container isplaced at the front entrance. The need for fooddonations continues to be great.“Ohh Mary,, conceivedd withoutt sin,, prayy forr ussWe welcome both new parishioners and old parishioners backto Church. We wish to remind you due to Covid there are noushers, however, there are collection boxes at each door foryour convenience. Thank you for your support.whoo havee recoursee too thee.””The Perpetual Miraculous Medal Novena meetsMondays after the 12:00 Noon Mass. Our meeting lasts about45 minutes. Any questions you can contact Mary Tuites at973778-3556. All are welcome!Rememberingg Lovedd OnessYou can reserve a mass, have the SanctuaryLamp lit for a week in a loved one’s name, orsponsor the Bread & Wine for a week inhonor of a loved one or special occasion. Offerings will thenalso be listed in the bulletin. Mass intentions and lampdonations are 10, and Bread and Wine donations are 25.Parishh OutreachhWe at St. Andrew’s invite those who are struggling during thisdifficult time to reach out to us in order to request the help ofour parishioners. If your family is in need of some help,please go to our website and privately send us yourinformation. All information will be kept confidential and onlyseen by staff. Also, if you would like to contribute to help, youcan purchase a gift card and drop it off at the rectory. Godbless everyone and stay safe. All information in parish files isconfidential.R.C.I.A.The R.C.I.A. program is designed to educate, guide and flourishadults in preparation to receive their remaining Sacraments ofinitiation (Baptism, Communion and Confirmation) which will takeplace on the Easter Vigil celebrations. Sign up on our website underthe R.C.I.A. tab.Classes have begun for the Religious Educationprogram. Grades K-6 meet on Sunday from 9:15-10:15 and Grades7-8 meet from 11:45-12:45. Both groups attend the 10:30 Mass.Thee BeaconnCopies of The Beacon Newspaper will now beavailable in Church on a first-come basis.Saint Francis of Assisi was a Catholic friar who gave up a life ofwreath to live in poverty. He established the Franciscan Orderof friars and the women’s Order of the Poor Ladies. He is thepatron saint of animals. October 4th is observed as SaintFrancis’s feast day. Animalss willl bee blessedd todayy Sunday,,Octoberr 3rdd att 12:000 inn frontt off Church. Please bring dogs ona leash and cats in carriers. All animals welcome!Our weekly bible study session meets onMonday nights at 7:00 PM. Come spend an hour while sharingscripture with your brothers and sisters and reflect on theever-nourishing word of God. For more information and toregister, please call the rectory 973-779-6873 X-20 orStAndrewsSocialMedia@gmail.comSavee thee Date- we will be having anotherClothing Drive on October 9th form 9:00 -12:00 Noon, in theback parking lot. Collection includes fabric goods like clothingand linens, handbags, stuffed animals, toys and shoes. Weappreciate your saving your donations to make this asuccess.“Lett Yourr Lightt Shine””In addition to considering a one-time gift or pledge payable over fivemonths to the Diocesan Ministries Appeal, you have the option ofmaking a continuous monthly gift where your gift will repeat eachmonth and continue year-to-year. For more information, please callthe Diocesan Development Office at 973-777-8818, X-218.However, you chose to make your gift, know that your generosity isa blessing to the people we serve. May god bless you for yoursupport. You can make an on-line gift simply by going towww.2021appeal.org and follow the instructions.