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Dear Friends,
This weekend, we’re having our Parish Mission, under the direction of Msgr. Paul Schetelick. We’re very blessed to have director like Fr. Paul. He’s currently the Chaplain at Hackensack Hospital. Before that, he was pastor in two parishes: St. Andrew, in Bayonne; and Blessed Sacrament in Newark. So, he comes to us with years in pastoral ministry. In addition, he is known throughout the country for retreats and missions given in different parishes and for various groups. As we have noted since the beginning of Lent, Pope Francis has designated this year as an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. He did so in response to the explosion of the acts of violence and injustices that have affected all of us, especially the vulnerable, the poor, and the marginalized. We clearly need a different way of dealing with the issues that we all face. That’s why a focus on mercy, both God’s mercy for us and our following his lead in being merciful for others, can help us think outside the box. In itself, mercy isn’t the whole story. It can, however, create an impetus for more effective solutions than are currently in play. How does it do this? Mercy throws a new image into the mix of the ordinary way we view things. Take the merciful father in today’s gospel. Here’s an elderly gentleman, by the standards of that day, who realizes that both his sons don’t feel about him the way he does about them. The younger one shows him a terrible lack of respect by demanding his inheritance, thereby treating his father as if he is dead. He then leaves home to do what he wants with money. The elder son is certainly dutiful. He too, however, doesn’t respect his father. His relationship with the
head of his family is really as impersonal as the younger son. This son is a hot-bed of resentment. He works hard but he feels his father doesn’t care. So, here we are with two sons, each caught up in themselves and their own agendas. The father could have disowned them both and no one would’ve blamed him. Instead, the father feels nothing but compassion for them. Acting contrary to his role as head of the family, he runs to greet the wayward son and throws a party for him to welcome him home. He does a similar thing by going out of his way to urge the elder son to share in the family’s joy over the prodigal’s return. Behind both sons’ behavior are images of the father that misreads him entirely. The father is neither unimportant, as the younger son imagines, nor simply a boss, as the elder son thinks. In reality, the father wants his children to grow up and be responsible for themselves. To do this, he gives them his unconditional love as the foundation for a hoped for change in their hearts. The father isn’t whitewashing the error of his sons. The younger son has awakened to the mess he’s made of things. The elder son only feels resentment for his brother’s effort at reform and he can’t see that he’s in as bad shape as his brother. The father uses his brother’s plight to reveal to the elder son his own condition. He doesn’t show anger and retribution. Instead, he models the new way he wants them both to see.
If we check our own images of God, we often treat him as if he’s not there, or we imagine him as a kind of boss we have to please. These blind us to his undying care. He suffers the error of our ways to wake us up to the pain we’re really having. He then forgives the hardheartedness that caused that pain. He wants to free us from our complicity with evil and show us the path to a new, more compassionate, life.
Retribution perpetuates the cycle of suffering. Merciful reconciliation offers a way out of this insanity. Love,
Fr. Joe
Worship…Called and formed by the Word of God, we
worship our Lord primarily in the Mass. The Eucharist is the
center of our Christian life. It grounds everything else we do,
from prayer to our daily tasks to our ministries. If you have any
comments, please feel free to contact any of the following
Pastoral Council Representatives: Fr. Colin Kay, Deacon
Rich McGarry and Michael Kohler.
Pray for the recovery of: Julia Fedourchik, Moira Mazel, Kristin Casanova, Jillda DiNardo, Marie Brancato, Frank Hlava, Fr. James Joyce, Ann DiGiaimo, Leva DeGiglio, Larry, Carol & Jill Sifflard, Dylan Ochanski, Helen Konarski, Cathy Nahra, Sharon Breheny, Mary Ludlow, Margaret Schneider, Dave Owens, Sam Samir, Craig Buksar, Ven Hammonds, Timothy Dolan, Manny Chirico, Margaret Chirico, Facundo Daniel, Nicki Conaway, Ray Hofmeister, Virginia Sprague, June Passarelli, Barbara Spreer, Janet Blumka, Emma Marie Wyman, Evelyn Hedderich, Jason & Justin Leider, Kevin Barnett, Dianna Miranda, Joanne DeCaro, Brandon Higgens, Ann Millstein, Carol Gravel, Wendy Gratale, Richie Policastro, Jackie Manning, Stanislaw Tecza, Jean Calabrase, Louis Frances, Jarret Adamo, Matthew McGovern, Gloria Ranieri, Sarah Valenti, Stan Tomon, Violeta Arva, Ken Macagna, Todd Hodge, Vickie DePadova, Emily Rao, John Rao, Carol Verbovsky, Kenneth Bodzak, Janice Ward, Carol Crosson, Anne Llewellyn, Amy Joosten Butler, Les Wolf, Gary Beal, Diana Lambouras, Thomas Brown, Mary Ann Cavana, Nicole Schepps, John Falcone, Elise Bord, Vicki Purpura, Liz Morano, Baby Regan Doyle, John Cooney, Msgr. Joseph Slinger, Brenda Reef, Mary Garripoli, Kenneth Michael Bodzak, Kelly Ann Ross, Kay McAteer, Michael T., Mildred Adamo, Patricia Salvi, Aliysha Malone, Peter Mastrangelo, Olga Marino, Tyler Dixon, Richard DeLorenzo, Brandon Patory, Alice Giegler, Ruth Rizzo, Patrice Foster, Sean Cox, Ken Lisa, Kevin Considine, Baby Kaedon Ross, Glenn Endresz, Sarah Wilder, Krista Jentzsch, Patricia Hinchliffe, Helen Krajacic, Robert O’Byrne, Andrew D’Amico Sr., Anthony Frank, Janet Blumka, Anna Coletti, Patricia Castiglia, Linda DeLorenzo, Ruth Corsi, Rick Owen, Jeannie Girovasi, Natasha Santana, and Jay Paolella.
†Pray for the happy repose of † Albert Puente, John Cooney, Marilyn Bozan,
Edna Petruska and Nat Mappa
The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of Josephine & Matt Feeley as
requested by Elizabeth.
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for a safe and successful SOB & SOHC Swim Meet.
Monday, March 7th
7:30 – Thanksgiving to Infant Jesus of Prague – Paul Joan Keeney – The Pachella Family 8:45 – Dec. Members of The Setteducato Family - Family Paul H.Blei – Teri Jordan
Tuesday, March 8th
7:30 – John Dikdan – The Tenors Irene Bligh – Maureen Sayers 8:45 – Nicki Watson
– Kathy, Jim & Jessica Mariniello Paola Emanuele–Michael Terranova & Family Vincenzo Giardina – Michael Terranova & Family
Wednesday, March 9th
7:30 – Thanksgiving to Infant Jesus of Prague- Paul 8:45 – Louise Garcia – Colleen Ramm Rose McLaughlin – Loretta Stachiotti
Thursday, March 10th
7:30 – John Lee - Family 8:45 – James McHugh – Peggy Sullivan
Friday, March 11th
7:30 – Lillian Sullivan – John & Rosa Norton
John Lee - Family 8:45 – Teresa Cue – Pollard Family
Saturday, March 12th
8:45 – Henry Narciso – Co-Workers-Surgicare of Wayne 5:15 – Miguel Valdez – Sister
George Scalia – Wife, Jennie James & Celia Ferrara – Family Frank Manzo – Patrick & Caroline Pompeo
Sunday, March 13th
7:30 – Thomas LaParle – Family Ray Daiuto – Daughter Thanksgiving to St. Joseph – Belinda Garcia Olivira Family – Olivia Oliveira Maria Gorete Goncalves - Family 9:30 – Dorothy Irwin – Pat Muse Salvatore Barone – Wife & Children Debra Bari – Friends & Sisters of St. Anne’s Frances & Stephen Rosty – Rosty Family 11:30 – Marilyn Murphy – Barbara Bender Louis Arallo – Wife & Children Sigmund Golabek – Family Edna Lanigan – Lisa & Lynda 6:00 PM – People of St. Anne Parish
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Please join us for
Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at
7:00 pm in the Church
Let us pray for those in our armed forces
especially for: PFC Richard Marchese, US
Army; Lt. Col. Phillip Christy, US Army; Army
Natl. Guard; Pvt. John Pagios, US Army; Pvt.
Kristoffer Burger, US Army; SPCE4 Kyle Milnes,
US Army; PO 2nd
Cl Jimmy Guerra, US Navy, PO
2nd
Cl Nicholas J. Vanni, US Navy; Major Gregory
Sugalski, US Army; MM2 Nicholas J. Magarelli,
USN, Master Sgt. Michael VanPamel, USAF; Sgt.
Michael Bourke, US Army; PFC Lindsay
Newarski, US Army; PFC Jason Dawson, US
Army;Staff Sgt.. Matthew Bauer, USAF; Brandon
Motto, USMC; Lt. Marc Sabatino, USN; LCPL
Storm Odom, USMC; Airman Michael Diffin,
USAF; Sgt Major Joseph R. Lobban, US Army;
CPL Justin Scales, USMC; LCPL Dominick Rizzo,
USMC; PFC Jonathan C. Sulinski, Warrant
Officer Alan Harty, US Army; Sgt. Bert J. Frullo,
US Army; LCPL. Harrison James Bruining,
USMC; LCPL Steven D’Argenio, USMC; Capt. Kip
Rainey; SP4 Monica Saucier, US Army; Spec. 4
Brian Tarantino, US Army; PO 1st Cl. Mike
Tarantino, USN; Lt. Col. Marshall Denney; Lance
Corp. Marshall Denney IV; EO2 Michael
Yondolino, USN; Col. Patrick Frank; Capt. Daniel
Curtin, US Army; Staff Sgt. Joseph Sullivan,
USMC; A1C Richard Baldassari, USAF; Capt.
Donald Pump, USMC; and all those serving in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION If you know
someone who is considering having an abortion, here is a number they might call that could be of help to them to consider an alternative to this practice. The number is 1-800-395-HELP (4357).
MEDITATION
Delivery Me From Myself Mother Teresa
Lord, when I think that my heart is overflowing with love and realize in a moment’s honesty that it is only myself that I love in the loved one, Deliver me from myself. Lord, when I think that I have given all that I have to give and realize in a moment’s honesty that it is I who am the recipient, Deliver me from myself. Lord, when I have convinced myself that I am poor and realize in a moment’s honesty that I am rich in pride and envy, Deliver me from myself. And, Lord, when the Kingdom of Heaven merges deceptively with the kingdoms of this world, Let nothing satisfy me but God.
Amen.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS 4th Sunday of Lent
“No longer was there manna for the
Israelites, who that year ate of the yield of the
land of Canaan.” (Joshua 5:12)
Over the forty years that the Israelites journeyed through the desert, God provided them with manna to eat. As soon as they were able to enjoy the fruits of the Promised Land the manna ceased. Likewise, God’s blessings to us may change over the years but it is important to trust that God will always provide us with all that we need.
During March, Pope Francis asks us to pray especially
...that families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.
BACK TO OUR ROOTS
will meet this Thursday, March 10th from 1-2 PM in the Faith Center
We need constantly to contemplate
the mystery of mercy.
Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by
which God comes to meet us.
Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in
the heart of every person who looks
sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and
sisters on the path of life.
Mercy: the bridge that connects God and
Man.
…Pope Francis The Name of God Is Mercy, p.106
Word… St. Anne’s is a family of faith formed by the Word of God, especially as this is expressed in the person of Christ, in the
Scriptures, and in the Tradition of the Church. As we hear this word and take it more and more deeply into our lives, we
become ever more truly the People of God.
If you have any comments, please feel free to contact any of the following Pastoral Council Representatives:
Donna Stickna, John Hill, Carmie DeMerchant, Melissa Rovetto-Ruffner & Marianne Cummins
SAINT ANNE SCHOOL NEWS Annual standardized testing will be held during the week of March 7. Make sure your kids get a good night’s sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and have several sharpened #2 pencils with clean erasers.
Sit down and be quiet! When was the last time someone gave you permission to do that? Carve out three nights, March 7, 8, & 9, to do just that at our parish mission. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Registration for new Pre-K to Grade 8 families is now taking place. New Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students must present birth and baptismal certificates and record of immunizations. New students registering for Grades 1-8 must present a transcript from their previous school and record of immunizations. For further information regarding tuition and fees, call the school office at 201-796-3353 or visit the school web site at www.stannenj.com .
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
SUNDAY/TUESDAY FAITH NEWS During the season of Lent, Sunday & Tuesday Faith students will be collecting items for the Brown Bag Lunch Food Drive. Please bring any of the following: tuna cans, mayonnaise, peanut butter, jelly, snack bars, fruit cups (non-perishable). They will be collected during Gathering Prayer (Sundays in the gym; Tuesdays in the cafeteria)
CONFIRMATION PREP The next Confirmation prep session is Sunday, March 6 from 7-8:30pm in the school. Bring your book!
HOME STUDY/FAMILY CATECHESIS: UPCOMING SESSIONS
FC 8 Family Catechesis grade 8 will meet on Tuesday, March 8 from 7-8:30pm in the school cafeteria. The 8th graders will take the ACRE test at this time. Please complete & submit chapter 1-6 online reviews for Life in Christ Jesus.
HS 2 Home Study II will meet on Tuesday, March 15 from 7-8:30pm in the school cafeteria. Please complete & submit online reviews for chapters 13-20 at least one week before this session.
The Secular Franciscans will be sponsoring a Retreat Day on Sat., March 12th in the Church Hall. Our own
member and deacon, Bill Joyce, will be giving a talk called, “The Five Wounds of Christ.” It will concentrate not
simply on the passion and suffering of Christ but also how they relate to the Shroud of Turin. The day will begin
with Mass at 8:45 a.m. and then proceed downstairs to the church hall for the talk. Bagels and coffee will be
served. The day will conclude around 3:00 p.m.. All interested persons are very welcome!
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY MASSES There will be two special Masses celebrating milestone years for married couples. The Archbishop
will celebrate the Mass for couples celebrating 50 or more years of marriage on May 1, 2016.
On April 24, 2016 he will celebrate the Mass for couples who are celebrating 5 and 25 years of
marriage. All the liturgies are at the Cathedral-Basilica and couples need to be registered in order to
receive certificates. Register by calling Laurie at the Rectory at 201-791-1616.
Service… Impelled by the Spirit of Jesus, St. Anne’s strives to reach out to others. In works on behalf of justice, charity, and human
development, we seek to imitate Jesus in bringing glad tidings to the poor, liberty to the oppressed and captives, and healing to
the blind and the sick. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact Fr. Joe or Fr. Colin.
FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN CONCERNS
ITEMS MOST NEEDED: TUNA, MAC&CHEESE, PASTA & SAUCE, FACE SOAP, LAUNDRY
DETERGENT!! White Rice, instant potatoes, packets of instant dry milk, coffee, sugar, Equal, peanut butter,
jelly, pancake mix, syrup, cake mix, healthy snacks, cookies, deodorant, paper towels, dish soap, house
cleaning products. Please check the dates on your donations prior to donating them. We do not hand out
expired food. You can drop off food anytime at the rectory. Next Food Distribution date is March 9th.
Please do not drop clothes, books, household items off at the rectory without checking with Michelle at
201-791-1616, ext. 217 first!!!
ST. CAJETAN MINISTRY
for the Unemployed & Under-employed
We meet every two weeks as follows: St. Catharine’s Ministry Center - next meeting: Thursday, March 17th - first floor meeting room 7-9PM and at St. Anne’s Rectory on Saturday, March 5th - from 10am-12 noon. If you think you may be interested please contact Ed Grzesiak 201-321-5144, John Lederer 201-286-9354, Lou Cuomo 201-657-3838, Eamon Jennings, 917-841-2558, Steve Zmuda 201-819-9026. You can also email us at [email protected]
Stewardship Lenten Project - Are you looking for something special and meaningful to do during lent? If you are I have a wonderful project that you and your family and friends can participate in. The Office of Development and Stewardship of the Archdiocese of Newark will be collecting gently used, in good condition, or new Communion dresses/veils, suits and shoes for our inner city parishes, and for any parishioner in need of one for their child. Last year over 400 dresses and 200 suits were distributed. If you, your family or friends would like to focus some of your Lenten activities on this project please contact Margaret Howard 201-796-9365. Last year St. Anne’s contributed approximately eight new and gently used outfits. It would be wonderful if we could top that this year.
2016 Men’s Cornerstone - April 15th & April 16
In life, we encounter many stones. Sometimes they can be stepping stones that allow us to cross perilous waters. Other times, they can be like a milestone that drags us down. In Ephesians 2:20, Saint Paul tells us that Jesus is a special stone for us- a Cornerstone upon which we can be built. The 2016 St. Anne Men’s Cornerstone will take place on April 15th and 16th ( Friday evening to Saturday evening) in the church hall. For more information contact: David Ruffner 908-812-5059 Andy McDonough 201-214-2754 Joe Barone 551-206-2502. You can also register on our website at http://www.stannefairlawnnj.org/#/whats-happening
Take the time to relax, pause and reflect on the strong foundation the Lord is for each of us.
Palm Crosses for Sale
St. Anne School Class of 2017
will be selling Palm Crosses
the weekends of
March 12th
& 13th
and March 19th
& 20th
The crosses will be available after Masses.
They are beautifully decorated with flowers and a bow.
The cost is $10.00 per cross.
Please make checks payable to St. Anne School
Thank you for supporting the Class of 2017!
St Anne School PTG
20th Annual Tricky Tray & Dinner April 7, 2016 The Venetian, Garfield, NJ
For ticket info please contact Catherine Mortell At 201-791-1802 or 201-410-0147 Dinner ticket $60.00 includes 1 blue sheet & 1 yellow
Pre-Sale Raffle Bags also available at $55.00 Ticket order forms available at the rectory.
Basket Donations are greatly appreciated!
As always, thank you for supporting St. Anne School!
Community… Formed by the Word and by the Eucharist, St. Anne’s
builds community in the ways that we live and work and
celebrate together. In these ways, we experience the living
presence of Christ.
If you have any comments, please feel free to contact any of
the following Pastoral Council Representatives:
Junie Fuertes, Peggy Long, Eamon Jennings,
Danielle Douglass, Stephanie Kedersha, Joe Barone
and Terence Curley
EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, March 6th
Coffee Sunday/BP – 8:30 am – 1:00 pm – CH Parish Mission – All Masses Monday, March 7th
PTG – 6:30 pm – SFR Parish Mission – 7:00 pm - C AA – 7:30 pm – LCR Tuesday, March 8th
Parish Mission – 7:00 pm - C Wednesday, March 9th Men’s Prayer Group – 6:00 am - FC Play Group – 9:30 – 10:30 am – CH Parish Mission – 7:00 pm - C Thursday, March 10th
BTOR – 1:00 pm - FC Children’s Choir – 4:15 pm – C Cub Scouts – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – CAF Stages – 7:00 – 9:00 pm – CH SCC – 7:00 pm - FC Choir – 7:30 pm - C Friday, March 11th
St. Patrick’s Parade – 1:00 pm - CH Stations of the Cross – 7:00 pm – C Stages – 7:30 – 10:00pm - CH Saturday, March 12th
Seculars Retreat Day – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – CH CFC – 12:00 – 5:00 pm – CAF Stages – 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm - CH
AA – 7:30 – 8:30 pm – CAF
Are you a stay-at-home mom or dad of children age 5 and under? Or perhaps you care for your grandchildren during the week? If so, come join
us for a weekly Play Group. We will be meeting this Wednesday, March 2nd at 9:30 am for about an hour in the Church Hall. Hope to see you there! For info, please email Meghan at [email protected]
Before the parade passes by . . . Come enjoy our St. Patrick’s Day Parade on
Friday, March 11th
. The Parade steps off at
1:00 p.m. complete with music, dancers and
various St. Anne organizations along with the St.
Anne School Contingency. St. Patrick himself,
portrayed by St. Anne School 8th grader will
deliver a few words. Local government leaders
will join the rest of us on the reviewing stand.
You are very welcome to refreshments
downstairs in the Church Hall after the parade
passes by!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – COUNCIL #2853
“IRISH NIGHT” - Join the Knights of Columbus for their annual “Irish Night” on Saturday, March 12
th from
7:00-11 pm to be held at 16-16 Maple Avenue, Fair
Lawn. Featuring Mike Byrne & The Green Derby Boys, Irish Step Dancers and Bagpiper. Tickets are $45 per
person which includes a delicious Corned Beef &
Cabbage dinner and Open Bar. Contact Larry Robinson
at [email protected], (973) 764-0524 or (862)
222-6269 for tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the
door.
SPRING CRAFT SHOW/SALE On Sunday, March 13th, Saint Joseph Regional H. S., Montvale, NJ will be hosting its annual Spring Craft Show/Sale from 10 am until 4:00 p.m., showcasing the talents of 100 crafts people and fine artists. Admission is $2.00. Children and senior citizens (65+) are free. NO STROLLERS PERMITTED. www.saintjosephregional.org
Walk the
Stations of the Cross
with our Blessed
Mother
as your guide.
Wednesday, March 16
7:30-8:30pm - in the Church sponsored by GROW
DELETE BLOOD CANCER BONE MARROW DONOR DRIVE
There are nearly 14,000 patients that will need a bone marrow transplant this year. Only 30% of patients find a match within their family; the other 70% of patients rely on a perfect stranger to give them a second chance at life. Two of our Confirmation Candidates, Matt Michalak and Joshua Gittens, are running a Donor Drive as their Mercy Project. Sign up as a bone marrow donor here this Sunday, March 6th after Masses in the Church Hall. There is no cost to a donor to register and if you become a match there is no cost for any of the testing or procedure itself. Once you fill out registration form you will receive 2 swabs to rub inside of your cheeks. They will be put in the envelope and sent for testing. Once testing is done you will receive a letter stating that you are a registered donor. It is very simple. Everybody who is 18-55 and healthy can be a donor. You could be called as a potential match within weeks of registering. Or, perhaps it will take years. There is a chance that you may never be called, but there is also the chance that, if you do get called, you are the ONLY one who can save that patient’s life. When you register, you have the potential of donating either bone marrow or blood stem cells, depending on the needs of the patient. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside your bones that produces blood stem cells—the cells in your body that produce red and white blood cells, as well as platelets. These blood stem cells also exist in your bloodstream, where they are called peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC). There is no need to pre-register, just go to the Church Hall after Mass next Sunday... you may be the one person able to give a patient with blood cancer a second chance at life! The following is a link to the video on how the donor drive works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVtyIqii0G8 .
SAINT ANNE'S SENIORS TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY
The Seniors of St. Anne's will hold their St. Patrick's Day Party on Monday, March 14th at 1 p.m. in the church hall. The cost is $8.00 for members and $10.00 for guests. Corned beef and tuna fish sandwiches will be served accompanied by potatoes and salad. This will be our only meeting in March in view of the busy Easter schedule. Also, we are planning our next jewelry sale for April 11th. For further information call Lucy at 201-791-3440.
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK - 2016 LENTEN REGULATIONS
1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The other Fridays
of Lent are days of Abstinence.
On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast.
On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the
law of abstinence.
2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially”, or as a whole, is a serious
obligation.
3. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may
substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance.
4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February
14, 2016 to the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, May 22, 2016. *Canon 920, §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by
the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.
Finance/Administration… A Christian community strives to steward its resources so that they can provide the material by which its various
ministries can reflect the parish’s mission to reflect Christ’s presence in all that we do and say. Finance Committee
Members: Ed Hughes, Bill Ball, Sally Quinn, Sheila Abate, Ed Trawinski, Loretta Stachiotti, Kristie Bednarz,
Karen Gillies, Steve Palermo and Jerry Cunningham.
Buildings/Grounds: Carl Shoemaker, Dave Lee, Kate Humble, and Steve Zmuda.
We are grateful to the 1,644 people who worshipped with us last weekend and contributed $12,177.50 in the offertory and $2,475.00 through Online Giving offertory,
which along with other fees and donations totaled $18,735.50. Our weekly expenses average out to $20,348.00.
Heating & Air Conditioning ~ Everyone knows that there are some months in which our electricity bill or heating bill is higher than
others. Well, it’s the same with the Church. As you know, we use an additional way of paying for our extra
energy months. In the back of the church each Sunday you will find separate ENERGY envelopes. If you should
happen to hit the jackpot that week, and wish to throw a dollar or two in that envelope, we’d greatly appreciate
it! You can throw these special envelopes right in the collection with your regular envelope. The energy
envelopes will not be mailed to you. They will simply be in the back of the church, so if you don’t spot them, be
sure to ask the ushers at your Mass. Thanks so much. And special thanks to those who have already been doing it
regularly. It makes a difference!!!
Online Giving…
You have the opportunity to make donations to our Sunday collection online! To sign up, go to the St. Anne website – www.stannefairlawnnj.org
There are several ways to access the system:
1. Underneath the scrolling slideshow on the home page, on the bottom right-hand corner, you will see a
light blue icon with a $ sign. Click that icon to go directly to the system.
OR
2. From the homepage, check the left-hand menu options. The second to last menu option says
“envelopes & online giving.” Click that link, and a page with various giving options will appear. Select the
Online Giving option to be taken directly to the system.
Once you are taken to the new site, click on the section that says Create New Account. Next you will see New User Account Registration. Fill out the form and click “submit.”
When you are enrolled, you can go into Manage My Account, where you will see My Payment Methods. Here
you can choose to have the funds deducted from your checking or bank account (you will need your routing and account numbers on hand). Under Manage My Account, you will also see Give a New Gift. There you will
decide when and how much to give. (In the list, Offertory Collection means the Sunday collection.) You can select recurring or one time gifts. You also have the option to access all the other special envelopes you would normally find in your envelope packet and which are generally one-time donations.
Each time you go to Mass, get a card that says “I have made my donation online” and put it in the collection when the usher comes around. Thanks so much for giving online!
