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Christmas Mass Schedule �
� Thursday: 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM Vigil Mass�
10 PM �
Friday: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM �
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For Sunday Mass (11:30) go to YouTube: St Andrews Church, Avenel, NJ
EWTN on Comcast Channel 33
Please be generous in suppor�ng your parish. For online giving please go to: �
h�ps://giving.parishso�.com/app/giving/rev244178 Thank you!!!
Charlie Brown once said, “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that
matters; it’s who’s around it. If your loved one has been called Home,
look up at the stars. May your heart be comforted.
Parishioner Prayer List
Baby Eli, Thomas McCafferty, Steve Alach, John
Allen, Emily Almeida, George Alusik, BZ, Sr., Mark
and Anthony Beluch, Carl Booth, Finn Botti, Joe
Sumpolec, Donna Sumpolec Bruno, Sylvia &
Michael Bourgeois, Brian Burns, Dulce Caliero,
Robert Caulfield, Marie Christini, Ann Ciarrico,
Michelle Cole, Hector Colon, Charles Connolly,
Dennis Costante, Denise Covino, Gerilyn
Crawford, Enrique Curbel, Linda Czaplicki,
Michael Cysani, Terri Danyo, Gary Davila, Grace
DeVivo, Vincent Di Giorgio, Pat DiMarco, Pamela
Drotar, Joao Elias, Joseph Esteves, Marilyn Evan,
Kyle Faihurst, Joann Foglia, Richard Fuentes,
Frankie Gagliano, Diana and Jose Garcia, Daniela
Giambrone, Barbara Golinski, Thomas Golinski,
Mary Gorka, Ann Groben, Robert Grzeszczak,
Baby Jackson Gubitosi, Virginia Higgins, Peter
Jastrzembski, Cheryl Kenny, Nicholas Koptko,
Barbara La Coco, Richard Lagripo, Nick Lange,
Faith Longstreet, Larraine Masher, Catherine
Masher, Tiffany Masters, Joan Modzelewski, Garry
Maurath, Robert Matzura, Jeanne Michaloski,
Samuel & Rose Moliterni, Gene Moore Irma
Munez, Adam Nowolzinski, William O’Neill, May
Oldak, Beth Pajak, Nick Petrillo, Sandra Lynn
Place, Peter Reimann, Terry and Tara Risso, Joe
Romanowski, Florence, Julie and Lou Salerno,
Barbara Santo, Stephanie Santonastaso, Charlene
Schnepf, Trish Shuller, Perry Stio, Josephine
Strittmatter, Julio Suarez, Betty Sullivan, Lisa
Tangman, Jane Taylor, Lauren Teague, Ryan
Terebetsky, Paul Tornambe, Mike Vallillo, Alice
Wade, Robert Wodarski, Brian Zalasar, Vincent
Zalasar, Marianne Zelizi, Okaan Zenger
SHRINE CANDLES (12-26-2020)
BLESSED MOTHER SACRED HEART
Emily Almeida (Healing)� � Rose & Michael Copertino�
Kenneth Matulonis� � Quinn/Nolan Families�
Frank Matulonis, Jr. & Sr �� Casale & Farkas Family
Torra Family� � � Pascarella & Dellamana Fam. �
George & Dorothy Schnepf� � Jerome & Paul Coppola�
Lucy Trackim� � � Charles McCrea�
Bob Conway� � �
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PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
Sara Marie Eastman, Peter and Michele Guaracci,
Capt. Timothy Hansen, Major Patrick Higgins, �
Jus n Kitchen, Gerard Kopchik, Jus n Lurker, Col.
William McClary, Patrick Muir,
Staff Sergeant Keith Zalasar�
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY
BAPTIZED
Brielle Elena Panlilio
Cash Michael Miller
Mass on
YouTube: St. Andrews
Church, Avenel, NJ
Mass continues to be
live-streamed.
Mass is no longer by
alphabetical order. There is
a 150 person limit on
parishioners in the Church
For each Mass.
Weekday Mass:
8:00AM Monday-Friday
Masses
Mon. 12/21 St. Peter Canisius
8:00AM Margaret Basil
Neil Filidei
Tues 12/22
8:00AM Ronald Wranitz
Wed 12/23 St. John of Kanty
8:00AM Robert Mosher
Thurs 12/24
4:00PM The Fiore Family
5:30PM Vigil Neil Filidei
10:00PM Peter & Frances Torra
Fri. 12/25 The Nativity of The Lord
8:00AM William Poulsen
10:00AM Robert Mencor
11:30AM Jorge Morales
Sat. 12/26
4 PM Vigil: Antonietta Caruana
Sunday 12/27 The Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary
and Joseph
8:00 AM Frank Yackinous
10:00 AM Anthony Moskal
11:30 AM Our Parish Family
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Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 20, 2020
FRIDAY NIGHT CURBSIDE
DINNERS TO GO
ST. ANDREW KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
& COLUMBIAN CLUB OF AVENEL
The St. Andrew Knights of Columbus and Columbian Club are
having Friday Night Dinners to go at their hall at 109 Morrisey
Avenue, Avenel. You may pick up your meal between 4:30�
7:00PM. Please call ahead starting at 3:30PM for faster service
732�636�9696. The cost is $10 or Family Meal (6 Meals) for
$55 Cash or Credit Card. �
Next dinner: January 8, 2021 : Sausage Peppers &
Onions�
Roasted Potatoes�
*Soup�Veggie Soup ($3 for 12oz. Serving)�
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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ST. ANDREWS
PRE CANA MARRIAGE PREPARATION
St. Andrew’s continues to offer a one�day Pre�Cana
marriage preparation course for couples who will be
married in the Catholic Church.�In a relaxed manner,
married facilitators discuss with engaged couples the
universal issues encountered in marriage including
communications, finances, and family.� Two sessions
will be held virtually during 2021 because of the pan-
demic:��
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Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 9 am � 1
pm�(Registration deadline�February 5, 2021).�
�
Saturday, July 17, 2021�from 9 am � 1 pm�(Registration
deadline�July 1, 2021).�
Registration information will be posted on the
St. Andrews Church website later this month.�
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ENGAGED COUPLES
�
"God's Plan for Joy�Filled Marriage" will continue to
be conducted virtually on Zoom through March.
Please check our website or contact Cristina at
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ST. VINCENT de PAUL
St. Andrew St. Vincent de Paul Society is
available to help out families in need with any
utilities, rent and food cards. All calls are
confidential. Please call 732�770�5260.�
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Because of pandemic restrictions, this year
the Cathedral Christmas Concert will be
available virtually throughout the season
beginning on Christmas day. Gather your
loved ones and tune in to watch as the
handbell choir, trumpet, horn and cello, as
well as several vocal soloists, bring their
musical gifts and the joy of Christmas to you
right in the comfort of your own home. To
view the concert, visit www.diometuchen.org
or www.stfranciscathedral.org. The concert
will also be made available on the Diocese of
Metuchen's social media pages:
@diocesemetuchen and on the St. Francis
Cathedral Concerts Facebook page .�
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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2020�
CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00PM , 5:30PM. 10:00PM �
(Doors open at 9:30PM)�
CHRISTMAS DAY�
8:00AM, 10:00 AM 11:30Am�
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On October 8, 2020, The Reproductive
Freedom Act (RFA) S3030 was introduced in
the New Jersey State Senate and was referred
to the Senate Health, Human Services and
Senior Citizens Committee. If passed, the RFA
would codify into New Jersey law the findings
of Roe v. Wade, meaning that abortion would
remain legal in New Jersey even if the case
were overturned by the Supreme Court. The
RFA would also strip safeguards and
regulations on the abortion procedure, making
New Jersey a more dangerous place for wom-
en and their unborn babies. The Assembly
companion bill is A4848.�
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The Diocesan Office of Human Life & Dignity
has been working closely with the New Jersey
Catholic Conference (NJCC) on this issue to
develop resources and monitor the bill. Here is
the link to NJ Catholic Conference's updated
Reproductive Freedom Act resource page:
https://njcatholic.org/reproductive�freedom�act.
Please check this website frequently for
updates. Also, please make sure to sign up on
the above website to receive action alerts. �
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A webinar has been recorded which focuses on
providing an overview of the legislation, an
update on the bill's legislative status, and
suggestions on action steps people can take at
this time. This is something you can use to
help educate family, friends and fellow
parishioners. You are encouraged to watch it
so you can understand the radical nature of this
measure. The link is here: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=kshuo78QZdA&feature=youtu.be �
For more information contact:
Thank you!�
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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
On December 12, the Diocese of Metuchen
marked its one�year anniversary of consecra-
tion to Jesus through Our Lady of Guadalupe.
In celebration of this spiritual milestone, the
faithful of the diocese were invited to participate
in a Season of Renewal, a week�long series of
virtual events leading up to the first anniversary
of the diocesan consecration. While the events
have concluded, recordings of the events can
be viewed here, including the praying of the
rosary for renewal, led by Bishop Checchio:
lightingheartsonfire.org/renewal. �
MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY
A Catholic, all�girls college�prep high school in Watchung, is
accep0ng applica0ons for the Class of 2025.� Prospec0ve
students are encouraged to visit�www.mountsaintmary.org�to
request a Zoom mee0ng with the Director of Admissions to
answer your ques0ons or arrange a tour of the
campus.�Mandatory entrance test administered by
appointment. Contact�[email protected].� The
academy is sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy,
established in 1908.��
THE BARRON ARTS CENTER
582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge
HOLIDAY MODEL TRAIN SHOW
NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 30
Visit by Reservation Only
Featuring the set-up and design of Mike Gelesky.
Now in its 30th year at the Barron Arts Center.
Free Admission; donation welcome!
To make your reservation visit:
https://register.communitypass.net/townshipof
woodbridge
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WELCOME TO OUR MARY GARDEN
Need to get out of the house? Please walk or visit
our garden by the rectory. St. Joseph Statue has
been moved closer to Mary. The holly trees were
covering him but now he is happy in his new place
with his bride and baby Jesus. It make a lovely
Nativity scene.�
RELIGIOUS AWARDS FOR
CATHOLIC GIRL SCOUTS
�
Since there will not be an annual Gathering Day for Girl
Scouts in person this year, the Catholic Girl Scout
Committee has designed a series of virtual meetings so
that Girl Scouts can continue to make progress toward
their religious awards, including the following:�
Juniors � I Live My Faith�
Cadettes � Marian Medal�
Seniors and ambassadors � Spirit Alive�
�
If you are interested in participating in these virtual
meetings, please email [email protected] and
providing the following information:�
� Name�
� Parish�
� Girl Scout level�
� Religious award of interest�
� Have you started to work on this award?�
Dear Parishioners,�
We are so close to Christmas, in The Gospel Today, the Fourth and last Sunday
of�Advent, the Liturgy wants to prepare us for�Christmas, now at the door, by inviting
us to meditate on the Angel’s�Annunciation�to�Mary. The Archangel Gabriel reveals to
the Virgin the Lord’s will that she become the mother of his Only�Begotten Son: “you
will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be
great and will be called the Son of the Most High” (Lk 1:31�32). �
In front of the altar we have the Annunciation scene. Look at this little girl from
Nazareth. She holds in her heart two important ways for us to celebrate Christmas.
First of all she is filled with faith. She does not know what the future will hold but it is
enough for her to say yes to God. She abandons herself to God and becomes totally
available to his plans. She is totally aware that she is loved by God and she loves God
more than anything. In the moment the angel speaks to her…. like a tiny whisper...�
Another way she teaches us how to celebrate Christmas is in her prayer life.
God revealed to her his plan. The picture above shows Mary alone deep in thought and
prayer. �
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Pope Francis is honoring St. Joseph in a special way this year. He was the humble
hidden worker, very much in the background. He is like the many essential workers
that toil and perhaps may go unrecognized. In this time of pandemic, we are grateful
to those who daily put their lives at risk, protecting life, as Joseph did. �
The example of Mary and Joseph is for us all an invitation to accept, with total
openness of spirit, Jesus, who for love made Himself our brother. He comes to bring to
the world the gift of peace: “on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased” (Lk
2:14), as the choirs of Angels proclaimed to the shepherds. The precious gift of Christ-
mas is peace, and Christ is our true peace. �
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Let us entrust ourselves to the intercession of our Mother and of St. Joseph in order to
experience a truly holy Christmas, free of all worldliness, ready to welcome the Savior,
God�among�us. �
Merry Christmas, Fr. David�
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