Dear Friends,

Of course I would’ve rather stayed home here with you and our Father Joe, but since we all have our crosses to bear, I did my best to carry mine. And it really did turn out to be a wonderful time. Our parish pilgrimage to Italy. Forty-four of us. Four nights in Rome. Two nights in Assisi. Two nights in Florence. There were ups and downs for sure, but many many many more ups. We had rain and wind, but also sunshine and starshine. And when we really needed it to (like when we were waiting for a whole morning in the middle of Saint Peter’s Square), the weather was kind to us.

We prayed some. We played some. We learned some. We ate some. We drank some. We saw the Sistine Chapel and the catacombs. We saw the tombs of Saint Francis and Saint Clare. We saw Michelangelo’s David and the great Pieta and so much in between. Yes, we did see the Pope. (The question is, did he see us?) We tried our best to be kind to one another and to be grateful to all the people who tried their best to make us comfortable and welcome. And all along the way, we remembered you.

Needless to say, “remembering you” is good, but not quite good enough. I know that we disappointed many of you, by not packing you away in our luggage and taking you with us. I wish I could say you didn’t miss much, but you did miss—a lot. That’s the bad news. But here’s the good news. We have another parish pilgrimage scheduled. Our pastor Father Joe is leading it. We’re all invited. And it begins right now. This weekend. With this first Sunday of Advent.

Today marks the beginning of a new Church year, and today we all begin again our year-long pilgrim journey through the mystery of Christ: his coming, his birth, his life and ministry, his suffering and death, his resurrection and his life among us in the power of the Holy Spirit, his call to us to share in his mission and his invitation to live with him forever in his Father’s house.

It’s the journey of a lifetime, and every other pilrimage—be it to Italy or the Holy Land, Ireland or Portugal—is meant to help tune us in to the sacredness of this “pilgrimage.” It happens right here and right now. No need to do anything “special.” No need to go anywhere “special.” Because the great lesson of pilgrimage is that everything and everywhere is “special.”

Home. Work. School. Sports. Chores. Errands. Doctors’ visits. It all belongs. Everything belongs. It’s all part of the journey. And with daily prayer, with Sunday Mass and the sacraments, and by the day-by-day living out of our faith in loving service to others, we make our pilgrim’s progress, closer and closer to our Lord and closer and closer to one another.

Sad to have missed Italy? Mad? Well, here’s a chance to make it up to yourself. The bus is leaving. Father Joe has saved you a seat right next to Jesus. Climb aboard! Bring a friend! And together let’s journey along through what is sure to be a grace-filled new year.

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: Amy Joosten Butler, Les Wolf, Caden Zane, Jill Freitag Zane, Henry Karlewicz, Reynaldo Carlos, Gary Beal, William Carafello, Vickie Depadova, Richard Greene, Ella Sayers, Sr. Susan Neisen, Diana Lambouras, Thomas Brown, Marianne Cummins, Gianna Miller, Mary Ann Cavana, Dolores DiTolla, Fr. Peter Funesti, Nicole Schepps, Baby Mackenzie Paulhus, John Falcone, Elise Bord, Vicki Purpura, Anna DiPasquale, Tom Bacigalupo, Liz Morano, Baby Regan Doyle, Sierra Bures, Raymond Hofmeister, John Cooney, Marion Morris, Msgr. Joseph Slinger, Jayden J. Miranda, Brenda Reef, Mary Garripoli, Kenneth Michael Bodzak, Kelly Ann Ross, Ann Healy, Samuel Gardinerclarke, Kay McAteer, Frank DiGiaimo Jr., Michael T., Baby Joseph DiBello, Mildred Adamo, Lenora Mosca, Patricia Salvi, Aliysha Malone, Harriett Fochi, Peter Mastrangelo, Olga Marino, Phyllis Veli, Nicholas Brancato, Tyler Dixon, Bob Wilson, Richard DeLorenzo, Brandon Patory, Alice Giegler, Baby Bentley Powell, Ruth Rizzo, Patrice Foster, Gertrude Mahon, Louise Garcia, Moira Mazel, Baby Robert, David Gotay, Cadance Joan Davis, Teresa Ngo, Francisco Negron, Sean Cox, Ken Lisa, Kevin Considine, Helen Gregorek, Baby Kaedon Ross, Glenn Endresz, Sarah Wilder, Krista Jentzsch, Patricia Hinchliffe, Helen Krajacic, Betsy Mahon, Robert O’Byrne, Andrew D’Amico Sr., Anthony Frank, Janet Blumka, Anna Coletti, Baby Gavin Marshall, Patricia Castiglia, Linda DeLorenzo, Jean Conerly, Frances Vargo, Ruth Corsi, Gary Beck, Rick Owen, Jeannie Girovasi, Natasha Santana, and Jay Paolella.

†Pray for the happy repose of † Rita O’Mahoney

The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in loving memory of Jenny Dobrzynski, as requested by her family.

The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of Dianna Walsh, as requested by Tom, Sharda, Shawn & Ashlyn McDonald.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for the special intentions of the People of St. Anne Parish.

Monday, December 1st

7:30 – Harry Kipp – Beverly Kinmond Jenny Dobrzynski – Walter & Marie 8:45 – Setteducato Wedding Anniversary – Family Evelyn Venezia - Barbara

Tuesday, December 2nd

7:30 – Holy Souls Frank Ryan – Mary & Dan 8:45 – John & Maria Wlazlo – Daughter Priscilla Moreto – Lety Rodriguez & Family

Wednesday, December 3rd

7:30 - Edward Bender – Wife, Barbara Ernest Keahey – Mary & Nick Magarelli 8:45 – Agnes & John Giudice – Daughter, Irene Dec. Members of the Hufnagel & Ledesma Families – Nida & John

Thursday, December 4th

7:30 – Alfredo & Carmela Marinelli – Marinelli Family Albee Palmieri – Family 8:45 – Francisco Diaz – Daughter, Claudia Norma Lira – Maher family

Friday, December 5th

7:30 – Carlos Jimenez – Loving Family James Byers - Family 8:45 – Catherine Burke-Dooley – Dalton Family Immaculate Conception – Belinda & Family

Saturday, December 6th

8:45 – Holland/Collins Families – Joan & Dan Joan Ferro – Rich & Family 5:15 – Jaqueline Mallon – The Lyons Family George Angelides – Wife & Family Muriel O’Rourke – Mr. & Mrs. Harry Salleroli Jr. Evelyn Rant & Walter F. Rant – Nadine Melinda Rant

Sunday, December 7th

7:30 – Beverly Miles-Kinmond – Beverly Kinmond Chick Callahan – Grace Palmieri Dec. Members of the Hickey & Slattery Family - Granchildren 9:30 – Connie Martino – Family Chick Callahan – Terri & Al LaCagnina Deborah DiMauro – Pat Muse Debbie DiMauro – Theresa Mazerolle 11:30– Edward & Dolores Hrabovsky – Murphy Family Walter Skrod & Elizabeth Saffelder – Family John & Charlotte Kearney – Family Antoinette Dobrzynski – Donna & Greg Stickna Rosemarie Lynch – The DeMarco Family 6:00 pm – People of St. Anne Parish

Let us pray for those in our armed forces

especially for: Pvt. 1st Cl Brandon Loaize, Army

Natl. Guard; Pvt. John Pagios, US Army; Pvt.

Kristoffer Burger, US Army; Pvt. Kyle Milnes, US

Army; PO 2nd

Cl Jimmy Guerra, US Navy, PO 2nd

Cl Nicholas J. Vanni, US Navy; Major Gregory

Sugalski, US Army; MM3 Nicholas J. Magarelli,

USN, LCPL Thomas Herbst; Master Sgt. Michael

VanPamel, USAF; Sgt. Michael Bourke, US Army;

PFC Lindsay Newarski, US Army; PFC Jason

Dawson, US Army; Airman 2nd

Cl. 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; Capt. Erik Mineo, US Army; Corporal

Joseph Sullivan, SMC; 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 that 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).

Making a Difference- Archbishop’s Annual Appeal It is difficult to imagine children and their families spending Thanksgiving out on the street without a safe and warm place to sleep. Sadly, this would be a hash reality for many in our community if it were not for the assistance provided by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. For over 100 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark has provided relief to so many families within the four counties it serves. Catholic Charities operates seven shelters which provide a safe, caring, respectful, and dignified refuge for our homeless brothers and sisters. Your support of the Annual Appeal makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those served by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. Through your generosity to the Annual Appeal, Catholic Charities is able to continue their tradition of compassion and concern for each individual who walks through their door.

MEDITATION

THE CHRISTMAS DISPENSATION

Colin Dodds

Our lives are half over,

another thousand years have passed,

a fresh generation has disproven itself

and salvation has, expressly, not come

But a makeshift dream of lit houses

in a lake, to lie,

to promise transformation

Maybe

I've disproven myself

But a child's smile

forgives me

So I join the stream of rubies

vanishing over interstate

to give money, or whatever i have

to give to children

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS

2nd Sunday of Advent

“Prepare the way of the Lord…” - MARK 1:3

We are all called to live a holy life. We are all

called to invite others to live holy lives.

Living a stewardship lifestyle, being grateful

and generous with our gifts, does just that –

it puts us on the path to holiness and it

invites others to be holy, too.

BACK TO OUR ROOTS Please join us on Thursday, December 4

th

at 1:00 pm in the Cornerstone Room.

Come discuss Sunday’s Gospel!!

THE BREAD & WINE,

ALTAR CANDLE AND

SANCTUARY LAMP

INTENTION BOOK FOR 2015

IS NOW OPEN

AT THE RECTORY.

THE OFFERING REMAINS

$15.OO

PER WEEKLY INTENTION.

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

Many thanks to Girl Scout Cadette Troop #75 for their donation of our new greenhouse located on the back parking lot.

St. Anne School is on Twitter!!! Follow us …. @StAnneFairLawn or visit us at www.stannenj.com

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

SUNDAY/TUESDAY FAITH FORMATION NEWS - Classes resume November 30/December 2.

NEW CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES - The 1st session is Sunday, November 30 @ 7pm in the Church Hall. Dismissal will be from the Church at 8:30pm. You don’t need to bring anything, just an open heart and a willing mind! Email reminders will be sent to all registered candidates’ families.

FAMILY CATECHESIS Grade 7 reminders:

online chapter reviews were due by November 19

The next grade 7 session is December 3 Grade 8 reminders:

online chapter reviews are due by December 3

The next grade 8 session is December 10

SUMMER FAITH RETURN SESSIONS - Emails will be sent to all Summer Faith families, reminding them which return session (Advent or Epiphany) they are to attend.

The choirs of St. Anne Church…..

will present our Annual Christmas Concert “Peace On Earth”, celebrating 25 years of Christmas Concerts on Sunday, December 14

th at 5:00 pm in the Church.

The concert will feature the combined voices, more than one hundred strong, of the adult, children’s, contemporary and festival choirs singing traditional carols and new selections with orchestral accompaniment. Come, add your voice to the over 100 voices of St. Anne’s Choirs and celebrate the spirit of the season!

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 any of the following Representatives: Fr. Joe, Fr.

Colin, or Lenora Mosca

FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN CONCERNS

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: cereal, peas, corn, green beans, coffee, mixed vegetables, tuna, pasta sauce, soup,

peanut butter, jelly, mac & cheese, rice, powdered milk in packets, cookies, pancake mix, syrup, jello, canned

fruit, deodorant, face soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, tissues, and toilet paper. You can drop food off anytime at

the rectory. Reminder: Coupons needed please! (Whole pages…do not cut!)

The GIVING TREE …. “Oh goodness, I lost the giving tree card!” Before this happens to you, please do as follows: read the instructions on the green sheet attached to your card. Carry a record on another piece of paper of all the info on the card including color, code, name, sizes etc. to take with you when you shop. Keep the original

in a safe place at home. Attach the original card to the gift and return the gift to the rectory. It is essential that the card be returned with the gift in order for the gift to be given to the right person!!

ALL GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED BY YOU TO THE RECTORY NOW!!!

ST. CAJETAN MINISTRY

Our job seekers need encouragement, hope, and strength and helpful advice about networking tips, attitude,

resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and how they should stay positive in their job searches. If you know of

someone who is out of work tell them about the St Cajetan Ministry Network Meetings. We meet every two

weeks at two locations: At St Catharine in Glen Rock the next meeting will be on Thursday evening Dec. 11th

at 7PM-9PM at their Ministry Center and at St Anne Faith Center the next meeting will be on Saturday,

Dec. 13th

from 10AM-12Noon.

“A Christian, if he is not a revolutionary, in this time, he is not a Christian.” Pope Francis

UPrising

Saint Anne High School Youth Group digging deep and rising above, with Christ who raises us up

Follow the UPrising! Father Colin is on Twitter!

@father_colin

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, November 30th RCIA – 10:30 – 12:30 - CR Faith Formation – 10:45 am – 12:00 pm – SCH Confirmation Class – 7:00 pm - C Monday, December 1st RCIA – 7:00 – 9:00 pm - CR AA – 7:30 pm – LCR Contemporary Choir – 7:30 pm – C Tuesday, December 2nd Faith Formation – 3:45 – 5:00 pm – SCH RCI Team – 4:30 – 5:30 pm - CR Cornerstone Core – 7:30 pm – CR Choir – 7:30 pm - C Wednesday, December 3rd Liturgy Committee- 7:00 pm – SFR Family Catechesis – 7:00 pm – C/CH Bible Study – 7:00 pm - CR Thursday, December 4th Cub Scouts – 6:30 – 8:30 pm - CAF Choir – 7:30 pm - C Friday, December 5th Saturday, December 6th Bagel Breakfast with Santa – 10 am – 12 pm – CH Summer Return Session – 3:30 – 5:00 pm - CH FAAFL – 5:00 – 11:00 pm – CH AA – 7:30 – 8:30 pm – CAF

ST. ANNE’S GIRLS BASKETBALL IS LOOKING FOR 5TH & 6TH GRADE GIRLS TO PLAY ON THE TEAM. Players must attend St. Anne’s School or Faith Formation. If interested, please contact SUEJ244@aol.com .

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 which meets on Wednesdays at 9:30 am for about an hour. Our next Play Group will be this Wednesday, December 3rd at 9:30 am in the Church Hall. For more info, please email Meghan at meghan.lobue@gmail.com

November Rosary News

Healing Service with Father John Campoli on Sat., Dec. 20 after 8:45 a.m. Mass Saturday Morning in the Church Hall. Invite your family, friends and neighbors. Refreshments will be served

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW On Sunday, December 7th, Saint Joseph Regional HS, Montvale, NJ will be hosting its annual Christmas Craft Show from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., showcasing the talents of over 100 juried crafts people and fine artists. Admission is $2.00. Children and senior citizens (65+) are free.

NO STROLLERS PERMITTED. www.saintjosephregional.org

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY WITH ALAN QUINN 5 PC ORCHESTRA AT ST. ANN’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS When: December 31, 2014 8pm – 1am Cost: $65 per person Includes: Open bar, 5 course buffet dinner, continental breakfast, music, dancing & more Where: Knights of Columbus Hall 16-16 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn Deadline: Reserve your seat by Dec. 23rd Contact: Frank Sylvester 201-966-5433 or 201-797-9785 Please make checks payable to St. Ann’s K of C #2853. No Refunds…No Walk Ins!

THERE WILL BE

NO MOVIE NIGHT

DURING THE MONTHS OF

DECEMBER & JANUARY.

See you in February, 2015.

the praypen the launch pad

sundays 9:30 adult volunteers needed

contact Joan Piela 201–773-8802

joanpiela@yahoo.com

Interested in slowing down and experiencing Spirituality during Advent?

St. Joseph’s Annual ‘Joy of Advent’ Retreat

Saturday, December 6, 2014. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

59 Main Street- High Bridge, NJ

A preview of their upcoming Christmas Concerts by

Caritas – Chamber Chorale

Retreat is free, food and beverages provided throughout the day.

RSVP to Tuck Batch at tuck@batchbuilding.com

Attention Boys and Girls In Grades 4+

Do you love Jesus?

Do you know how to make a promise and how to keep it?

Would you like to help Father Joe and Father Colin at Mass on Saturdays and Sundays?

Then maybe you could be an altar server!

The holidays are coming … Thanksgiving …Christmas ...

Wouldn’t that be a great way to say “thank you” to Jesus? Wouldn’t that be a great gift?

Do you want to learn more about it?

Call Father Colin at 201-791-1616.

5th Annual

Bagel Breakfast with Santa Hosted by St. Anne’s Young Adult Ministry (YAM)

There will be music, food, crafts and lots of photo opportunities!

Don’t forget your camera!

When: Saturday, December 6, 2014

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: St. Anne Church Hall

Cost: $15 per family – 1 child

$20 per family – 2 or more children

You can register one of three ways: look for us after Masses in the vestibule, drop off

payment at the Rectory using the bottom of this form, or send your payment by mail using

this form. Payment is due no later than Monday, December 1.

Due to high levels of interest, payments received after that date will not guarantee

your family’s inclusion. No payments will be accepted at the door.

Call Danielle Douglass for more information: (201)225-0558 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Adult name for check-in: ______________________________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

(circle one) Home Phone/Cell Phone: ______________________________________________

Number of Attendees: ______adults ______children under 13 (important for chair, food and craft count)

I need a gluten free option for ______adults ______children under 13

Total payment ($15 or $20): ___________________

Please Make checks payable to: St. Anne Church

Please send payment (cash or check) to:

St. Anne Rectory Attn: Santa Breakfast

15-05 Saint Anne Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

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.

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!