Everything was looking up. Or rather, everyone was looking up. Okay, maybe not quite

everybody, but a lot of bodies. And where I was it turned into a bit of a party. “Strangers” were all

of a sudden not so afraid to be friendly to each other. We played nice together. We shared. We

shared those eclipse-viewing glasses. We shared advice about where to look and how to look. And

most of all, we shared the wonder and the beauty of it all.

Looking back, it feels like the real magic of the solar eclipse was the way it brought us together.

Yes, it did “put us in our place,” at least for a few minutes, reminding us of how “small” we are in

the middle of the marvels. But it was also a reminder that we’re not really as alone as we can

sometimes feel. We’re “in this” together. The moon was hiding and revealing all at once: it was

hiding the sun, and at the same time revealing what we have in common and so much of what share as fellow

dwellers on this little blue marble we call earth.

The last one was in 1979, and it’ll be a while before we see another like it. But you know, there are

other things in our life besides solar eclipses that are meant to help “right-size” us and bring us

together. The Mass is meant to do that. Each Sunday God invites us to gather in worship and prayer

and to feel our connectedness with him, with one another, and with the whole world, especially the

needy and the poor. Many of us, of course, don’t quite “get it,” but we keep trying. And many more

of us, sadly, kind of ignore God’s invitation, taking it for granted, maybe a little like we’d surely start taking

eclipses for granted if they happened week after week, every Sunday morning.

But the great lovers among us (in the Church we call them saints) are those who’ve learned not to take anything

for granted—and not to take anyone for granted. A saint is one who’s able to see the wonder of God’s power

and love in every eclipse, but also in every sunrise—and in every person. A saint is one who lives with purpose

and gratitude, ever aware of our connectedness with God, with one another, and with all that is—sun and moon

and every shining face …

I guess most of us are not quite there yet. Most of us are still learning how to love like that. We learn

best, of course, in the school of marriage and family. But when we get ourselves up and out of the

house, a place like Saint Anne’s has lots to teach us too. The Mass and the sacraments nourish and

heal us. Ministry and service connect and bond us. And good times and good friends encourage and

enrich us.

Our parish Street Faire in September and Cardinal Tobin’s visit to us in October are just two of the many, many

ways God’s love will continue shining in us and through us and all around us. Let’s keep on “looking up.” Let’s

keep on reaching out. And let’s keep on praying for all those around us, who aren’t really such “strangers” after

all ….

Peace and love.

Fr.Colin

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: Joseph Fernandez & his family, Emily Capogrosso, Jerry Marcom, Eileen Meyer, Janet Blumka, Anthony Esposito, Marissa Anderson, Helen Masefield, Timothy Dolan, Marie Kazazian, Rowen Ru, Hannah Dougan, Marie Ciezobka, Marianne Cummins, Charles Cummins, Alexa Kazazian, Meghan Curley, Romeo Malungcot, Angelina Perez, Kathy Nahra, Joe Hackett, George Ryerson, Baby Joseph Mount, Sean O’Malley, Dave Gondres, Mark Reeves, Dr. Kevin Jeffrey McCarthy, Tommy Maher, Betty Young, Gabrielle Paradiso, Baby Charles Michael Tansey, Marianne Wilde, Lois Dekker, Adele Lombardo, Mary Golabek, Amy Dong, Joy Leonard, Mark Reeves, Mercedes Cepeda, Joey Bulger, Tom Pagano, Catherine Kurnath, John Coons, Thomas Paulhus, Mary McCarthy, Nellie Salazar, Ann Garripoli Petrie, Jennifer Crespo, Jimmy O’Hanlon, Patricia Sisti, Albert Gravel, Margaret Hoether, David Guerra, Jessica Pavoni, Debbie Carlotti, Jake Rudd, John Bohlig, Michael Reyes, Frank Morano, Sr., Bill Keegan, Richard Kennelley, Veronica Reichert, Robert O’Byrne, Julia Fedorchik, Jillda DiNardo, Marie Brancato, Helen Konarski, Mary Ludlow, Jason & Justin Leider, Dianna Miranda, Brandon Higgens, Ann Millstein, Carol Gravel, Wendy Gratale, Richie Policastro, Jackie Manning, Stanislaw Tecza, Louis Frances, Jarret Adamo, Matthew McGovern, Sarah Valenti, Stan Tomon, Violeta Arva, Ken Macagna, Todd Hodge, Emily Rao, John Rao, Carol Verbovsky, Kenneth Bodzak, Janice Ward, Anne Llewellyn, Les Wolf, Gary Beal, Diana Lambouras, Thomas Brown, Nicole Schepps and John Falcone.

†Pray for the happy repose of † Salvatore Lombardo, Giuseppe Fasolo,

Janet Blumka and Jeanette Lalak

The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in loving memory of Gaspar F. Scaturro as requested by Joe & Diana

Torregrossa.

Monday, August 28

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7:30 – Agnes Molphy – Daughter George & Sue Yanok - SY Chelsey Murphy (Living) – Family Gerrie Graniero (Living) - Family

Tuesday, August 29th

8:45 – William Fowler – Wife Emily Diehl – The Abate Family Peter Crawford – Anthony & Family Madeline Bonomolo - Dennis

Wednesday, August 30th

7:30 - Fr. Colin (Living) – Mildred Placa Brigid Byers – Family Thanksgiving to St. Jude – Mark Ramon J. Cruz Jr. – Cruz & Bjerke Families

Thursday, August 31st

8:45 - Fr. Colin Kay (Living) – Lily Oyog & Family Fr. Colin Kay (Living) – Marie & Walter Robert Logan – Mr. & Mrs. Rao Emily Capogrosso – Walter & Marie

Friday, September 1st

7:30 - Mary Matera – Dolfi Family Sal Graniero – Family Ida Castrianni – Joanne & Frank Opperman

Saturday, September 2nd

8:45 - Anthony & Rosalind Giordano – Family Stan Tomon (Living) – Walter & Marie Josephine DiPaola–Chiarella & Kirsch Families Paddy & Bridget O’Connor – O’Connor Family 5:15 - Armalia Wojdyla – Rosty Family Christopher Boes – George & Adele Zawisa Mark Hofmeister – Alberta & Michele Regina McGuire – The Ferrara Family

Sunday, September 3rd

7:30 – Fr. Colin Kay (Living) – Lily Oyog & Family Rosetta Salvaggio – Fran & Tom Gierut & Family Eugene Thomas – Fran & Tom Gierut & Family Steve Yellen 9:30 – Raymond McGinnis – Peggy McGinnis Salvatore Barone – Wife & Children JoAnn Magarelli (Living) – Marie & Walter Eugene Banta – Bob Greco 11:30- Baby Nicholas Michael Scopac – Family Edward Bender – Wife, Barbara John & Charlotte Kearney – Family Louis Dimino – Kathy Policano

Let us pray for those in our armed forces especially

for: 1st Lt. Markus Landers, USMC; Cpl Bobby

Cimmino, USMC; PFC Richard Marchese, US Army;

Pvt. John Pagios, US Army; Pvt. Kristoffer Burger, US

Army; SPCE4 Kyle Milnes, US Army; PO 2nd

Cl Jimmy

Guerra, US Navy, PO 1st 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; Staff Sgt.. Matthew Bauer, USAF;

Brandon Motto, USMC; Lt. Marc Sabatino, USN; LCPL

Storm Odom, USMC; Airman Michael Diffin, USAF;

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; 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).

For the month of August, Pope Francis asks us to pray especially ...that artists of our time may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

ENGRAVED IN STONE… Would you like to have your name go down in Saint Anne history? We are once again accepting orders for pavers that will be placed in either of TWO locations. You can purchase a paver to be laid in the Meditation Garden to the right of the church OR a paver to appear near the gym doors of Saint Anne School. Forms are available at the rectory.

2017 INTENTIONS AVAILABLE

There are still 2017 intentions available for the Bread &

Wine, Altar Candles and Sanctuary Lamp. Please visit

the Church Office to request the Bread & Wine, Altar

Candles or Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one or

in thanksgiving. Weekly intentions are $15.00 each.

REFLECTION Because He Gave Birth

by Francis of Assisi

So precious

is a person’s faith in God, so precious;

never should we harm that.

Because He gave birth

to all religions.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time “Or who has given the Lord anything that he may be

repaid?” (Romans 11:35)

St. Paul reminds us of a central fact of stewardship. We cannot give the Lord anything, because God already owns it all. God made everything. All that we can do is return a portion of God’s many gifts back to Him. Sincere gratitude for our gifts opens our hearts to joyful generosity.

COMING BACK IN OCTOBER!

Creation At The Crossroads Small Groups Small faith sharing groups meet to pray, read,

reflect and discuss Pope Francis’ encyclical

Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home.

Watch for all details in September bulletins!

A Word from Pope Francis: We need to communicate with each other, to

discover the gifts of each person, to promote that

which unites us, and to regard our differences as

an opportunity to grow in mutual respect.

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, Melissa Rovetto-Ruffner & Marianne Cummins .

SAINT ANNE SCHOOL NEWS

We're back! The school office is open from Monday to Thursday 9:00 A.M. to noon and 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Registration is on-going for preschool as well as for grades kindergarten through grade seven for the 2017-2018 school year. Information about tuition and fees as well as other information can be found by visiting our web site at www.stannenj.com. Follow us …. @StAnneFairLawn

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

FALLFAITH - SEE YOU SOON! Books have been counted

Forms have been processed

Class lists have been made

Emails with class /catechist info have been sent

FallFaith Starting dates: SundayFaith begins September 10; Home Study begins September 12;

Family Catechesis begins September 13

We’re getting’ ready for the STREET FAIRE !!!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday - September 15, 16 & 17

NEW RIDES FROM CAMPYS BLUE STAR AMUSEMENTS

Save $$ Advance Sale Ride Wristbands ($20 per day) available at: Campys.com

Music by Alan Quinn & Friends Friday @ 7 pm & Alan Quinn Big Band Sunday @ 6 pm

Hollywood Entertainment – All Weekend – Tunes/Contest/Games

“ELVIS” (Tommy Walker) – Saturday, 7 - 8 pm

Pony Rides on Sunday from 1 – 3 pm

Hawthorne School of Dance will perform on Sunday at 4 pm

Performance by St. Anne Stages Sunday at 4:30 pm

50/50 Raffle every few hours plus 10 Games of Chance and Tricky Tray Baskets

FREE “Toddler Garden” & “Kiddie Park” – Saturday 4-6 pm & Sunday 12:30-6:30 pm

Watch College & NFL Football games in our “Beer Garden” on Saturday & Sunday!!

Mega Money 50/50 Raffle will be Drawn at 8:00 pm On Sunday

FABULOUS FOOD !! Some of our known favorites and many new options!!

Did you ever wonder what RCIA is? It stands for “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults”. But what is it?

It is a process for people seeking to become Catholic, but beyond that it is the forming of

lifelong disciples of Christ.

RCIA is for adults who…

…did not receive all of the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)

…are not baptized Catholics, but would like to become Catholic

Could this be what you, a family member or friend have been searching for?

If you would like more information, please call Donna 201-791-1616

or email stannefaith@gmail.com

The introductory session is Monday, September 25 at the Rectory.

Christian Foundations for Ministry Explore the faith and mission of a Catholic in our time and place.

Christian Foundations for Ministry, sponsored by our Archdiocese, has a place for you. The full program extends over three years, but we welcome anyone and everyone who may wish to participate in any part of it.

Place: Church of St. Catharine, Glen Rock Charity Room – Parish Center

Time: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Topics for 2017-2018: Fall cycle: 9/12-10/31 The Church Winter cycle: 1/9-2/27 The Liturgy Spring cycle: 4/10-5/2 Morality and Justice

Tuition: Fees for St. Anne parishioners are covered by a gift for this purpose.

For further information: Contact Aileen Giannelli 201-794 -0317 aileengiannelli@optimum.net --or-- Sister Maureen Shaughnessy, SC 973-497-4295

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: PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, CANNED FRUIT, FACIAL SOAP & TISSUES

Also needed: small bags of rice, spaghetti sauce, tuna, mixed vegetables, peas, carrots, potatoes, cookies, crackers, household cleaning

products, laundry detergent, dish detergent, feminine products, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes.

We are also asking for school supply donations which will be handed out to our client’s children.

Pens, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, rulers, spiral notebooks and backpacks are needed. Look for sales in supermarkets and also office

supply stores.

Please do not drop clothes, books, baby items, house hold items off at the rectory without checking with Michelle at ext. 217 first.

ST. CAJETAN MINISTRY NETWORK for the Unemployed & Under-employed

We meet every two weeks as follows: St. Catharine’s Ministry Center - next meeting: Thursday, August 31st

. Next meeting at St. Anne’s Rectory is Saturday, Sept. 16

th - 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, Jim Trousdale 917-363-9977 or Joe Bonis 201-390-7169. You can also email us at stcajetan@stannefairlawnnj.org

Street Faire Update…. Save $$ Advance Sale Wristbands for the rides are available now thru September 14

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for $20.00 per day (cost will be $25 at the Faire). You can get a look at some of the rides

and purchase wristbands at by visiting www.campys.com .

Looking for more customers?? If you provide a professional service or own your own business and are looking for a way to promote it, why not become a St. Anne Street Faire Sponsor? Your info will appear in the bulletin all of September on our Sponsor Sheet, and you’ll be showcased on our website as a proud sponsor. Banners or signs will also display your info at the Faire. It’s a great way to help St. Anne Parish and yourself all at the same time! Platinum sponsors $1,000; Gold $500; Silver $250; Bronze $150. If interested, please call the Rectory at 201-791-1616 for more information.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OUR TRICKY TRAY AREA OF THE STREET FAIRE….. We are currently accepting donations for the Tricky Tray Prizes at our street Faire. Each year the Tricky Tray is one of the most popular and profitable areas of our Faire. Anyone interested in donating a gift basket, gift cards or items that we could use to make up baskets can bring their donation to the Rectory. Please be sure to let us know that it is for the Street Faire Tricky Tray and who the donation is from. Thanks so much!! Any questions, please call Laurie at 201-791-1616.

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers will be notified via email as to the date and times you have been assigned. There will be two Volunteer meetings. Each volunteer is asked to attend ONE meeting to learn of your responsibilities at the Faire. There are many changes this year so your attendance at a meeting is crucial to helping us achieve a well run Faire. The meetings are scheduled on Wednesday, August 30th 7:00 pm and Saturday, September 9th at 10:00 am in the Church Hall.

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, Laurie Hessman, Joe Murray, Joan Piela,

Stephanie Kedersha, Joe Barone and Terence Curley

EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, August 27th

Monday, August 28th Seniors - 1:00 – 3:00 pm - CH AA – 7:30 PM - LCR 4

Tuesday, August 29th Early Morning Men’s Group – 6:00 am – FC Stages – 6:00 – 10:00 pm - CH

Wednesday, August 30th Street Faire Volunteer Mtg. – 7:00 PM - ch

Thursday, August 31st

Friday, September 1st

Saturday, September 2nd AA – 7:30 – 8:30 PM – CAF

BACKPACK SUNDAY

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Blessing of Backpacks

Sunday, 9:30am Mass

September 10

BREAKFAST AT THE ELKS On Sunday Sept. 3rd the Elmwood Park Paterson Elks are holding their monthly Breakfast at 192 Market St. in Elmwood Park from 8AM to 11:30AM. Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, sausages and more will be served. All servings are prepared fresh. The cost for Adults is $7.00. Children from 6-10 are $4.00. Children under 6 are free. For Reservations please call Dennis Orosz at (201) 791-6149 or Ken Low at (201) 906-5319. The proceeds from this breakfast will benefit the many charities the Elks sponsor.

NEW RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Because of our need to downsize the rectory staff, beginning Tuesday, September 5th the rectory office hours will be from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm. As we evaluate the rectory use during evening hours, possible adjustments will be made to the schedule in October.

BACK TO OUR ROOTS WILL NOT BE MEETING AGAIN

UNTIL SEPTEMBER.

Saint Anne's Seniors Hot Dogs, Hot Dogs, Get your Hot Dogs. A short meeting will take place and then we will enjoy our Hot Dog Lunch of baked beans, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, and relish. Coffee and cake will be served.

Our new Tour Director John Rendzia, has been looking into exciting trips and new ideas for our Senior Club. He is planning a trip sometime in October, dates and places will be announced later.

Remember to bring in any new items you may have to make up our baskets for the Faire in September. We have had a great response so far.

Our Senior Library will soon be listing new books in September, so if you want to keep any of the books now in our Library, please feel free to do so.

If you would like to attend or join our Senior Club, please call Lucy at 201-791-3440.

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tickets

sold Win up to $12,500!

MegaMoney 50/50 Raffle

You have a chance to win up to $12,500 in Saint Anne’s Sixth Annual MegaMoney 50/50 Raffle! We will sell up to a maximum of 500 tickets, each priced at $100 per ticket.

If all 500 tickets are sold, three lucky prize winners will split $25,000:

1st Prize: 50% of Winners’ Share 2nd Prize: 30% of Winners’ Share 3rd Prize: 20% of Winners’ Share

Drawing will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. at Saint Anne Street Faire. To purchase your tickets, please complete this form and return it with your payment (checks payable to Saint Anne Church) to the parish rectory during regular business hours. We will then mail your portion to you. Good luck!

MegaMoney 50/50 Raffle

__________tickets at $100 per ticket = _________ enclosed.

Please check one of the following options and provide all of the information requested:

I am an individual purchasing this ticket for myself only.

I am the contact person purchasing this ticket for a group. (Please write one check for full payment of ticket(s) purchased and attach the names and phone numbers for

each person in your group on a separate sheet of paper.)

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone #:_____________________________Cell Phone#:______________________________

This is a 50/50 cash raffle and winners will receive the following breakdown of all proceeds collected: 1st Prize = 50% of winners’ share; 2nd Prize = 30% of winners’ share; 3rd Prize = 20% of winners’ share.

No substitution of the offered prize may be made. Winner subject to all taxes. Winner need not be present to win. Only 500 tickets will be sold.

OFFICE USE ONLY:

Ticket #______________________issued on:____________________________.

Payment Rec’d: Cash Check #:________Amt:$_____________ Name:____________________________

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, Sheila

Abate, Loretta Stachiotti, Steve Palermo, Jerry Cunningham and John Weiss.

Buildings/Grounds: Carl Shoemaker, Dave Lee, Kate Humble, Steve Zmuda, Ron Barbarulo, Adrian Menichelli

and Michael La Rocca

We are also grateful to the 1,133 people who worshipped with us last weekend and contributed $11,605.00 in the offertory and $2,662.00 through Online Giving offertory, which along with

other fees and donations, totaled $22,011.00. Our weekly expenses average out to $20,348.00.

ST. ANNE PARISH 2017 STREET FAIRE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Every parishioner is asked to serve 1 shift during the 3-day Street Faire. Adult volunteers must be 18 years old;

volunteers ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian). If you would like to volunteer for a 2nd shift—

or if another (adult) family member would also like to volunteer, please indicate this. You may be assigned to run a booth or a game, or to help at a food stand.

Profit from the Street Faire goes to the upkeep of our much-used parish facilities.

Your participation will benefit the entire parish.

PLEASE P R I N T CLEARLY!

_________________________________________ ______________________________/_________ Adult volunteer (indicate if parent/guardian) minor’s name/age

___________________________________________________ ________________________ Email address phone (cell# is suggested)

____________________________________________________________________________ Additional volunteer(s) name(s), email, & phone

Which day can you volunteer? (indicate 1st & 2nd choice): Each shift is 2-3 hours

___ Friday , Sept. 15th – Evening Only

___ Saturday, Sept. 16th - ___ Afternoon ___ Evening

___ Sunday, Sept. 17th - ___ Afternoon ___Evening

Are you available for set-up (Friday) and/or clean-up (Sunday night)?

___ set-up ___ clean-up ___ both

All volunteer jobs will be explained at a mandatory volunteer meeting either Wed., Aug. 30th @ 7 pm or Sat., Sept. 9th @ 10 am

(Volunteer only needs to attend one meeting!)

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE RECTORY OR DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET!!!