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ST.MARY'S PARISH17 Pompton AvenuePompton Lakes, NJ
07442973.835.0374
August 29, 2010
Schedule for Massesand Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)
MON—7:30 AM Mass (Church)TUES—7:30 AM Mass (Church)WED—7:30 AM Mass (Church)THUR—7:30 AM Mass (Church)FRI—7:30 AM Mass (Church)SAT—9:00 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)
Confession - 4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)SAT EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 9:00 PM (Church)SUNDAY7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NN, 5:00 PM (Church)8:30 AM Spanish Mass (Carnevale Center)
10:30 AM (Church - interpreted for hearing impaired)10:30 AM Family Liturgy (Carnevale Center)
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Lord, teach us your ways and help us walkin the paths you desire us to follow
Welcome, friends! Let us join hands and hearts, findingGod’s peace together in worship.
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PASTOR - FR. KEVIN DOWNEY, OFM .................... 973.835.0374x702 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Larry Anderson, OFM ............................... 973.835.0374x112 [email protected] Fr. Francis Gunn, OFM ................................... 973.835.0374x753 [email protected] FAITH FORMATION - Steve Kass ............ 973-835-0374x700 [email protected] - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak ........................ 973.835.0374DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti ............ 973.835.7750x181 [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director ...................................... 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] MINISTRY - Milagros Anto ................. 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] CONSULTANT - Joseph Connelly .............. 973.835.0374MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey ........ 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart ....... 973.835.0374x192 [email protected] MINISTRY - Joanne Miller ........................ 973.835.0374 [email protected]. - Joe Cece .......................................................... 973.837.8876 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal ............................... 973.835.2010 [email protected] JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm .......... 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] DIRECTION
Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir. .... 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] MINISTRY - Anne Silversey .................... 973.835.5594x103 [email protected] Adoles. Faith Formation - Mary Ann Werner .... 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] Confirmation - Patricia Newton .......................... 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] Senior High Ministry/Retreats - John Darcey .. 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] Youth Administrative Asst. - Michele Walek .... 973.835.5594x138 [email protected]
Telephone: 973.835.0374—FAX: 973.835.8432Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.orgE-mail: [email protected]
Adolescent Faith Formation ............. 6Adult Faith .......................................... 8Altar Flowers ...................................... 2Baptisms .............................................. 3Bread and Wine Offering .................. 3CCD ..................................................... 7Community News ..............................10Confirmation ...................................... 6Contact Us ........................................... 2Daily Readings for the Week ...........10Deceased Names ................................. 3EMHC Training Sessions ................. 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Ave.Pompton Lakes NJ 07442 DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE
Prayer Requests .................................. 3Senior High ........................................ 6St. Mary’s School
Pre-School Program ........................ 7Stephen Ministry ............................... 5Sunday Readings ...............................10The Parish Store ................................ 9Weddings ............................................. 3Weekly Calendar ................................ 2Women’s Communion Breakfast ..... 5Youth Ministry - Ipods wanted .......... 6
Eucharistic Celebrations ................... 3Family Liturgy Resumes ................... 3Hold the Date - Fall Adult Faith ....... 5International Day of Peace ............... 9JustFaith Wine/Cheese Info Night ..... 5Memorial Garden Paver Stones ....... 8Military Personnel Names ................ 3Ministry News .................................... 9Music Ministry ................................... 8Pastor’s Desk ...................................... 4Pathways Counseling Center ........... 9Pilgrimage to The Basilica ............... 2
MON—August 30Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 AM Prayer RoomSt. Mary’s Active Seniors 12:45 PM CC HallMedical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale Center
TUES—August 31Centering Prayer 7:00 PM CC Library
THURS—September 2Circle of Friendship 7:30 PM Van Vooren Room
SAT—September 4Emmaus Prayer Group 7:00 AM Rectory Dining Room
Weekly Calendar
This day trip with Bishop Serratelli is in devotion to ourBlessed Mother, the patroness of our parish. A communal
Rosary will be said in the Upper Church with crowning of thestatue of the Blessed Virgin Mary; after the 2:00 PMliturgy there will be free time at the Basilica.The bus leaves St. Mary’s 7:00 AM and will leave Washingtonat 4:30 PM. The cost is $40.Please contact Patty Cenicola at 973.728.8809 [email protected] by August 29 for bus reservations.
Pilgrimage to The Basilicaof the National Shrine
of the Immaculate ConceptionWashington, D. C.Saturday, Sept. 18
The Altar Flowers this week have been donated in honor of myfriend, Dan Pineiro. Welcome home!
Altar Flowers
Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)
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To everything there is a season and...
“...a time to serve...”CPT Brendan Tarpey, Praesidio, Monteray, CA
Marine Christopher J. Leone, AfghanistanJonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., Iraq
CPT Brendan O’Brien,US Army — Spec. James Lennon, IraqJames Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA—SO Andrew Charman, USN
LT Matthew T. Abazia, US NavyStaff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq—PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq
1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq—Ensign Jessica T. Atterbury, US NavySean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy
Spec. Timothy O’Boyle, US Army, Fort Drum, NYRyan Nicol, Paris Island, SC
Capt. Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US Marine, IraqPFC Mark Booe, US Army Iraq — PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC
1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq—Seaman Laura Shehadch, US NavyCapt. Michael DeMarco, Iraq, 2nd Tour
LCpl. Ryan J. Schumacher, US Marine, IraqPFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence
LCpl. Ryan Laurice, US Marine, Iraq—LTC Douglas Sutter, US Army, IraqCapt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC
Airman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TXCPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq
PO3 Ryan Cleary, US Navy, Saratoga Springs, NYPFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South CarolinaKristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas
Seaman Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Port Huememe, CAJoseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA
PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, AfghanistanPFC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div.,US Army, Ft. Polk, LA
Corp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, AfghanistanLTC Douglas Sutter, US Army, Iraq — PFC Ryan Cronin, US Army, Iraq
PFC Brian O’Boyle, US Army, KoreaPV2 Matt Hooben, US Army, Ft. Wainwright, AK
SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy—SO David Welsh, US NavySO Justin Bensinger, US Navy
CPT Christopher DeFiori, U.S. Army
MONDAY August 307:30 AM L Deb Walter Liotti
L Ariel Walter, Dan PineiroL Joshua C. WalterSpecial Intention
TUESDAY August 317:30 AM † Matthew Stamler (1st Ann.)
WEDNESDAY September 17:30 AM † Connie Robibero
THURSDAY September 27:30 AM † Bobby Lane
FRIDAY September 37:30 AM Special Intention
SATURDAY September 49:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention
C-Celebrant — H-Homilist
SATURDAY September 45:00 PM † Charles Mayer, Gary Aiello
† James DeSopo (40th Ann.)† Anthony & Angela Amato† Bob Renna, Frank Padula† Jorge Sulbaran† Mary Beth Rhinesmith
9:00 PM † Margaret Fleming
SUNDAY September 57:30 AM † Robert Vrindten
8:30 AM CS Hall For the People of the ParishSpanish MassC/H-Fr. Luis
9:00 AM † Phyllis Scullion, Judy Gillen† Anna Lucille Greco, George Rapp† Kathleen Pinckney† William Pascarell† Mary E. Naughton
10:30 AM † George Violand, Sean O’Flaherty(interpreted for † Deirdre O’Flahertyhearing impaired) † Juanita Vasquez
† Russell McKinnon
10:30 AM CC NO FAMILY LITURGY
12:00 PM † Louis & John Rezzoagli† John M. Lucente, Celinda Higuera† Edward Sprock
5:00 PM † Robert Borusiewicz† Gene Martellacci
“...a time to be healed...”Kara Fleming, Traci Fox, Gene Hiller, Paul Golier, Cyndy Grecco,Marit Francis, Sophia deTar, Jeannine Walston, Silvania Anfibio, DelaneyBrown, Cynthia Brown, Margaret Ravalli, Augustine Concepcion, CarolynAllen, Patrice Morse, Emily Grace McLaughlin, Jacqueline Devonmille, PhilH., Belkis Cabral, Krista Daley, Raymond Grocela, Adele Gervasoni, PatriciaShauger, Barbara Barns, John Pettineo, Valerie Sterzel, Lori M., ThomasMeich, Joan Parker, Tom, William Todd, Joan Ware, Neil Pilaar, Pat Harrison,Mike Horvath, Maddy S., Pam H., Greg, Laura, Garrett, Derick, ThomasFredericks, David Farinicik, Winifred Kelly, Michael Coppola, Patricia Gott,Tammi, Dennis, Valerie, Charlotte Molinari
“...a time to be born...”Addison Bradley, Emma De Fino, Nicholas Culotta,
Logan Rappaport, Emma Allen, Joseph Torres, Liam Bolan,Nina Balletto, Ethan Cote, Aiden Decker
The Bread and Wine this week have been donated in honor ofmy friend Dan Pineiro. Welcome home!
Bread and Wine Offering
“...a time to love...”Luz Argandona and Peter Forte
Gabriella Romoleroux and Michael Marinaro
...a time to die...Gregory Bock, Ashley Caddell, Barbara Cogura, Ernest A. Groeger
Family Liturgy Resumes
All young families are welcome as our Family Liturgyresumes Sunday, September 12, in the CarnevaleCenter.
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Pastor’s Desk
Time to say goodbye... “Quando sono sola sogno all’orizzontee mancan le parole”
For the past six years Carrie Stewart has been a constant presenceat St. Mary’s liturgies. Sadly, this weekend is her last as AssistantDirector of Music Ministry. During her time with us Carrie has played forover a thousand weekend masses, provided music for about fivehundred weddings and as many funerals. She has accompanied all of ourweekly rehearsals, as well as feast days, school liturgies, Confirmations,Cornerstone celebrations, First Communions and many more liturgiesthat are too many to list.
Throughout her time here, Carrie has not only shared with us her gift ofmusic, but also has truly shown that this job has been her ministry.Whether through a kind word to a family during their time of grief, orhelping a bride and groom plan the ceremony they always dreamed of,Carrie has shared in the joys and sorrows of many families in our parish.
Sadly, today we must let go. We will miss her presence, but wish herwell as she embarks on a new journey in her life. God Bless.
Filling a hole like the one that Carrie will leave was a truly daunting task.We searched for months without finding a suitable candidate. Ourprayers were answered with a resumé from a California musician, JohnHerbert. John, a New Jersey native, went to college and worked inCalifornia for 10 years. He has come home to share his spirit, musicand faith with the parishioners of St. Mary’s. Welcome John!
Fr. Larry, Julie Kirk, Jenna Rodriguez, Corey Manno,Derek Coar, Kelly Miragliotta, Kerri Ciriello, Louise Decker
Welcome Home! These were the words that greeted ourSt. Mary’s contingent as we arrived at Nazareth Farm in West
Virginia on a steamy Sunday evening earlier this month. After aneight-hour trip it was gratifying to be greeted with smiles and hugsby the Naz staff, the majority of whom are in their early 20’s just outof college. From that point forward my fellow chaperone LouiseDecker and our six teenagers and I realized we were about to embarkon an amazing week-long service retreat along with teen volunteersfrom Long Island, Syracuse and Binghamton, New York.
Nazareth Farm is a Catholic-Christian Community in rural WestVirginia that is dedicated to transforming lives through a service-retreatexperience. The program is based on the Gospel of Jesus Christthrough the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer and service.
Our days were full of prayer—morning prayer every day,before each meal, before and after our work and in the evening to endthe day. The teens were involved in the planning and leading of theprayer. It was inspiring to see teenagers open to the Holy Spirit, engagein faith sharing and experience dynamic and transforming prayer.
By living without television, computers, cell phones and iPods, wewere free to “tune-in” to one another. Group games and conversationwere encouraged in order to develop relationships with one another.In the spirit of conservation, we were asked to take only three showersduring the week, two of them outdoor bucket showers. We ate withoutpaper napkins and were asked to eat all that we placed on our plates. Theteens particularly enjoyed licking their plates clean, literally, at the endof each meal. To conserve water we were asked to use outhousesrather than indoor plumbing. Throughout the week I did not hear onecomplaint concerning any of these suggestions in promoting thecornerstone of simplicity. In fact, one of our teens was upset that hewas able to see what time it was when he rode in a vehicle with aclock on the way to a work site—no clocks at Nazareth Farm!
Our group was split up during the week and placed in one of five workgroups that went out each day to do home repair for people who cannotafford the labor or cannot make the repairs themselves. The teenswere involved in painting, roofing, siding and splitting wood. There wasalso a group that cooked the meal and cleaned the dorms and bathrooms.
While the work was an important component of the day, an emphasiswas placed on building relationship with those whose houses werebeing worked on. The teens were encouraged to sit down and talk withthe homeowners. In many cases, the groups shared a meal with the
Fr. Larry, with Louise Decker and six St. Mary’s teenagers, spent aweek at Nazareth Farm. Here’s their story:
host family. As they claim on their web site, “Nazareth Farm is abouthome repair, but more importantly it is about people.”
Finally, everything we did, we did in community; we ate together,did dishes together, worked together, prayed together and spentour free time together. When St. Mary’s crew came together mid-week to talk about the experience, the teens remarked how quicklythey became friends with the teens from the other parishes. Tearswere shed at the thought of leaving in just a few days.
As we said our goodbyes at the end of the week, I could not helpbut recognize that we were all changed by our experience at NazarethFarm. We learned lessons we will carry with us as we journey on inthis world. Throughout our lives, all of us are presented with events,experiences and people that have the potential to change us, to helpus grow in wisdom, compassion and love and ultimately a deeperrelationship with God. May we have the courage to allow ourselvesto be transformed by the grace of God by choosing to live simply, inservice to and with creation through a life devoted to prayer.
I leave you with a message from one of the teens who participated inthe service retreat:
Nazareth Farm changed the way I look at life. It helped me realizehow fortunate I am to have a house that does not need new sidingor roofing. It made me realize that you do not need five gallons ofwater to take a shower, yet we use about sixty gallons during aregular 15-minute shower. At Naz Farm we were greeted with goodmorning and good night hugs and when we came home we werewelcomed by the home crew. Every meal was home cooked andevery day we switched jobs. We made friends we will never forgetand met people who changed our lives.
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Women’s Annual CommunionBreakfast
Saturday, September 18, 9:00 MassFollowed by breakfast and reflection
at the Carnevale Center
THE BLESSING CUP
Please join us and welcome this year’s presenter, Ray Boswell,a potter, who through song, prayer and the gift of his craft
will demonstrate a fresh way for us to listen to the voice of ourloving God.
Ray’s studio, as well as store, is located in Sugar Loaf, New York.He has been creating and teaching ceramic classes, workshopsand offering retreats since 1983.
Hope you will join us.
Please fill in the form below and place registration and $15 check,payable to St. Mary’s, in an envelope marked: “Women’sAnnual Communion Breakfast” and drop it off at the ParishCenter by September 12. You may also register online atwww.stmarys-pompton.org.
Registration Form:
Name___________________________________________
Address_________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________
Phone Number ___________________________________
Email __________________________________________Hold the Date!
Adult Faith Fall Spirituality Series—St. Mary’s will beoffering a number of different presentations designed to help adultsto learn more and to grow in their faith. Please mark your calendarsand save the dates for the following upcoming presentations:
Oct 6: “How to Read, Study and Interpret Scripture”—How Sacred Scripture fits in with Tradition and the way in which, asCatholics, we understand how God is revealed through His Word,Jesus Christ.
Oct 28: “How to Grow in the Spiritual Life”—“Whatcan I do to grow and deepen my spirituality?” Guidance on specificpractices that will help to deepen your love for God in the midst ofall the pressures that are placed on us today.
Nov 17: “Living Liturgically”—The church’s liturgical feastsand seasons are a beautiful way to live out and express one’s spirituality.Why not begin the new church year (which starts with Advent) withthis presentation and find out how to add depth and breadth to yourspiritual life that will last all year?
COMPASSIONATE—Sharingtheir care-receiver’s sufferings.Embodying Jesus’ promiseto never let us face life’schallenges alone.
FULL OF FAITH—Relyingsolely on God to be the OneWho heals all wounds. Usingdistinctively Christian caringtools in their relationships.
SKILLED—Knowing how tolisten, understand, and empathize.Recognizing their God-givengifts and developing them.
TRUSTWORTHY—Maintain-ing confidentiality, remainingcommitted to visiting their care-receivers and their ministry.
The Stephen Minister’sCompass…guiding theircaregiving and learning:
The symbol for JesusChrist at the center of thecompass reminds StephenMinisters that Jesus is theSource and Power for theircaring ministry. Theybring Christ’s care to thecare receivers.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Information gatherings in September!Training sessions beginning late fall!
St. Mary’s Stephen Leader: Beverly Delleart, Certified SpiritualDirector, 973.835.0374, ext. 709.
“Christ Caring for People through People”
In response to your questions: How many churches have a Stephen Min-istry? Started in 1975, there are now more than 10,800 in all 50 states, 10Canadian Proviences, 23 countries.
JustFaith Wine and CheeseInformation Evening
Come to our annual JustFaith Wine and CheeseInformation Evening on Wednesday, September 15,
from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the Carnevale Center Hall. Findout more about JustFaith and meet many who have gonethrough the 28-week program, which begins Tuesday,October 19.
JustFaith will change your life!
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Youth Ministry ison Facebook!
Log in and follow this link tobecome a fan:
ConfirmationIf you have any questions or comments concerning theConfirmation Program, please contact Pat Newton at 973.835.5594,ext. 160 or [email protected].
Adolescent Faith FormationIf you have any questions or comments concerning the AdolescentFaith Formation or Junior High programs, please contact Mary AnnWerner at 973.835.5594, ext. 161 or [email protected].
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Pompton-Lakes-NJ/St-Marys-Youth-Ministry/238620588507
Senior High
If you have any questions, please contact John Darcey at973.835.5594, ext 117 or [email protected]
Senior High (cont’d)
Attention Phase 2/sophomore/2nd Year Candidates:Your Formation Journal was mailed to you a few weeks ago. Asdiscussed in your last meeting in April, one of your Phase 2requirements is to attend and write about, in your Formation Journal,two of six events celebrated by the parish community of St. Mary’s.The first event option will be the Transitus Service - commemoratingin word, story and song the night St. Francis died and the passing ofhis spirit from this world to the next. Mark your calendar for thisevent being held Sunday, October 3, at 7:00 PM in the church.
Peer Catechesis is a team-teaching/leadership approach to theConfirmation small group formation. The ideal team is comprised ofan adult leader and two high school seniors who collaborate to leada small group of Confirmation candidates. If you are an adult or highschool senior interested in being considered for this ministry, pleasecontact Pat Newton.
Registration for Confirmation first year/Phase1/freshmen and second year/Phase 2/sophomores closedon June 30—If you have not registered and still wish to do so,please contact Pat Newton to discuss any available slots.
If you have not registered your 6th and 7thgrader for AFF, please do so immediately.Register on-line at www.stmarys-pompton.org
Senior High Website—Please go to http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/blog/index.cfm for updated Senior High events!
6th Grade AFF Catechist Planning Meeting—Get yourmaterials and review the curriculum for the upcoming year:Monday, August 30, at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room.Questions? Contact Mary Ann.
or pick up a registration form at the Parish Center. For those of youwho have registered, you will be receiving information shortly withyour child’s assigned day and time. Questions? Contact Mary Ann.
Attention Phase 2/sophomore/2nd Year Leaders—Markyour calendars! The curriculum meeting for Phase 2 leaders will beheld on Sunday, September 12, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center.All lesson plans and resources will be distributed that night. If youcannot attend, please contact Pat Newton to arrange an alternatemeeting time. Leaders must be present to receive the materials.
Youth Ministry is looking to update current audio equipmentfrom old-fashioned BOOM BOXES
If you are upgrading your IPOD, pleaseconsider donating the older IPOD for use inreligious education classes and retreats.
complete with radio, CD and cassetteplayers to a more modern electronic device.
Questions? Contact Anne Silversey, 973.835-5594, ext 103 [email protected].
Youth Ministry Can Use Your Help!
MOVIE NIGHT—The first Movie Night of the new schoolyear will be on Wednesday, September 8, at the Youth Center from7:30 -10:00 PM. All High School students are welcome to attend!
RETREAT TEAM MEETINGS—October retreat teammembers, your team meetings begin Sunday, September 12, at7:00 PM in the top level of the Parish Center.
HOPE School Kit Collection—Thank you to all those whograciously donated school supplies for our HOPE School Kitcollection! We received an enormous amount of supplies which willall go towards helping those families in need.
HOPE-First meeting Thursday, September 9, at 7:00 PM in theUpper Room; open to all in Junior and Senior High! Come and checkout the meeting as HOPE plans to continue its relationship with theDepartment for People with Disabilities, Wanaque Care Center andother organizations in need within our community. Also, we will belooking ahead to our first Bridges Run on October 10.
YOUTH MASS—Begins again on October 3. If you are interestedin becoming a Eucharistic Minister or Lector for Youth Mass or anyother masses, join Fr. Larry for this training session at 7:00 PMon September 15, in the church. Register online at https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/index.php.
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CCD
Kate Avino Amanda Calderone Tara D’AmicoMeredith DobrzynskiRobert Giannetti Greg LoPotro Michael Luehs Sydney Markovich Maggie Morgan Jaclyn NataleAllie O’BrienLeeanne PitelkowConnor PliskinGreg RaoErica VitaleBrianna Winning
Many, many thanks to the parents who gave a week of theirsummer to work with our 5th graders at Peace Camp! A special
thanks to the following teens who helped and were such excellentrole-models for the children:
A Thank You from Peace Camp!
Dan BeidemanRebecca CalderoneRyan ClarkKelly D,AmicoMatt DwyerKaitlyn JimenezMark KnopsnyderLaura Munn Nicole MusicoTyler PonomarevJenna Rodreguez Nicole ShirardiAme SilvestroAmelia Silvestro Nicole SoderJonathan Steele
Brandon CardRyan CarrollKerri CirielloMarie DentingerKelsey DudgeonRandi GigerNicole LawsonNicole MargiottaLauren MarkovichTheresa McMakinJen PetrellaJesse Rao Gary SlaffChristopher SteeleMichael Turpan
Attention:All 3rd & 4th Grade CCD Parents!
4th Grade classes begin Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday,September 9.
3rd Grade classes begin Monday, September 13 and Tuesday,September 14.
Students and parents report to the church. Parents are asked toremain for a parent meeting while students go to class. Students willre-join us for their Enrollment Ceremony and be dismissed fromchurch.
ATTENTION:All 2nd Grade C.C.D. and St. Mary’s
School Parents!
The Bishop has mandated that all children MUSTcelebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (go to con-
fession) BEFORE the reception of First Eucharist asprescribed by church law.Therefore on:
Sunday, September 12 – 6:30 p.m. – in the Church,
there will be a PARENT ONLY meeting with Father Larry forparents of all students who will be receiving their FirstEucharist next Spring.
AT LEAST ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND!
Would You Like to Join Our Ministry?
Extraordinary Ministers ofHoly Communion Training
Sessions
Wednesday, September 15—7:00 - 9:00 PM in church Saturday, October 16—10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon in church
Have you been thinking about becoming an ExtraordinaryMinister of Holy Communion (EMHC)? Take this
opportunity to attend one of our training sessions andbecome part of this wonderful liturgical ministry.
Both sessions will be conducted by Steve Kass, who has hismaster’s degree in Systematic Theology at Seton Hall. Pleasecall Gisela Moore at 973.835.5841, ext. 119, or [email protected] to register or if you havequestions.
As our program continues to grow, we are in need of additionalteachers for the fall for Grade 3 on Monday or Tuesday
afternoons and Grade 4 on Thursday afternoons from Septemberthrough December. All classes meet from 3:45 to 5:00 PM. We willtrain you and provide you with step-by-step lesson plans.
If you are interested, please call Mrs. Banta at the ReligiousEducation office, 973.835.7750.
St. Mary’s School
5 Full Days - 8:15 AM - 2:40 PM5 Half Days - (mornings only) 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM3 Half Days - (new) Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 8:15 - 11:30 AMBefore Care - 7:30 - 8:10 AMAfter Care (for full-day students only) - 2:40 -5:40 PM
Please call the school at 973.835.2010 for more information.
St. Mary’s Pre-School 3-Year-Old Program
C. C. D. Summer Office HoursMonday - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMTuesday - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMThursday - 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Closed Friday
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Music Ministry Needs You!
The Music Ministry invites all to join our ministry as we beginthe 2010-2011 season. We have a place for everyone –
kindergartener through adult. There are no requirements or previousknowledge needed, just a love of music and desire to sing to theheavens.
So, consider taking the time out for yourself during the week to joinus in fellowship and music, one of the best forms of prayer. Becomepart of the team of people that helps to enrich our beautiful liturgiesevery weekend.
Rehearsals begin Monday, September 13, and are held in the MusicRoom in the Carnevale Center; a description of each choir and itsrehearsal time can be found below. As always, if you have anyquestions, please feel free to come up to the choir loft after mass orcall or email us during the week at 973.835.0374, ext. 158 [email protected].
Dorothy and Craig Limey, Directors of Music Ministry
Cherub Choir (CH)—Open to all children in grades K-2; rehearsalon Tuesdays from 4:00 - 4:30 PM.The Seraphim Singers (SS)—Open to all young people in grades3-5. Rehearsal: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:45 PM.The Young Adult Worship Group (YA) –The formation of this Praiseand Worship group is for young adults in grades 6-12. The focus ison Contemporary Christian music and will utilize the many talentswe have in our youth including electric guitar, bass, drums, vocalistsand other instrumentalists. Directed by Craig and Dorothy Limey,rehearsal is on Wednesdays, from 6:00 -7:15 PM. This group willlead song at the Youth Mass the first Sunday of each month at the5:00 PM mass.Adult Choir (AC) - This choir is a volunteer group open to alladults. Rehearsal is on Mondays from 7:45 - 9:15 PM, September –Pentecost. The Adult Choir sings every other week at variousparish masses.
Men’s Choir (MC) - This choir is open to parishioners who sing inthe male vocal range. Rehearsal: 6:00 - 7:30 PM on Mondays fromSeptember – Pentecost, alternating with Adult Choir.Chamber Choir (CC) – Chamber choir is a small group made up ofabout 15 Adults. An auditioned group, the Chamber Choir sings awide variety of more difficult repertoire in addition to being theresident choir for the Lessons and Carols service. Chamber Choirrehearses from 7:45 - 10:00 PM on Wednesdays and sings everyweekend at various masses from March through December.Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to call the ministryoffice for more information and an audition.
Come andCome andCome andCome andCome andSSSSSing with us!ing with us!ing with us!ing with us!ing with us!
Forms are available at the Parish Center if you wish todonate a paver stone in memory of a loved one or in
honor of a special occasion. To ensure fall placement, allorders must be received by mid-September. Thank you!
Memorial GardenPaver Stones
Catholicism 101—When was the last time you studied yourfaith? Like most adults, it was probably sometime in middle schoolor high school. Beginning Wednesday, September 29, St. Mary’swill offer a bi-weekly series for adults on the basics of our RomanCatholic faith. The presentation schedule is below - all presentationswill begin at 7:30 PM in the Conference Room:Mass Confusion - Understanding the Roman Catholic Mass—Wednesday, September 29, by Fr. Larry Anderson.
Read and Heed the Creed, Parts I and II - Understanding theNicene Creed—Wednesday, October 13 and 27, by Steve Kass.
For Every Time, There is a Season ... Understanding the Church’sLiturgical Year—Wednesday, November 10, by Joe Cece.
Adult Faith
Servant Leadership—In his famous essay on Servant Leader-ship in 1970, Robert Greenleaf wrote, “The servant-leader is servantfirst…It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve first.Then, conscious choices brings one to aspire to lead.” This is verydifferent from our culture where often people aspire to be leaders first.The notion of Servant-Leadership is cast in the image of JesusChrist who, “did not come to be served, but to serve.” (Mt 28:20)St. Mary’s Servant Leadership program will be starting up again thisfall. A Thursday evening and Saturday morning group will beginmeeting on October 7 and 9 respectively. The Servant Leadershipprogram is an adult faith formation experience that will help peopleto look at their lives through the lens of faith and discover theparadox of being both a servant and a leader.If you are interested in learning more about the Servant Leadershipprogram, an Information Evening will be hosted on Thursday,September 16, 7:30 PM in the Carnevale Center. For more information,contact Steve Kass (973.879.3102) or Laura Graziano (973.696.9072).
The Gospel of Luke—You may have noticed that most of ourSunday readings are coming from the Gospel of Luke this year.This fall, St. Mary’s will be hosting a four-evening series on thisGospel that will help adults understand how to read and interpretSacred Scripture and the major themes that are presented in Luke’sGospel. If you are interested in learning more about this Gospel, pleasemark your calendar for Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Carnevale Center:October 5 and 19, November 2 and 16.
Note: Please register at www.stmarys-pompton.org, or call SteveKass at 973.835.0374, ext. 700.
Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337
Dr. Mathilda Catarina, Clinical DirectorEmail: [email protected] Buczek, Administrative ManagerEmail: [email protected]
Pathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton AvenuePompton Lakes NJ 07442
Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688
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The Parish Store, LLCReligious Articles & Gifts
322D Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes973.835.0009
Hours: Monday and Wednesday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday, Thursday, Friday - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What’s needed now? Two items stand out:canned baked beans (all varieties) and cannedbeef stew or equivalent - both are now in veryshort supply.
Food Pantry— Eggs and School SuppliesFirst the egg scare: this month we received 150 dozen fresh eggsfrom the Community Food Bank. One batch of these eggs camefrom a farm in Indiana which was a little scary, but it turned out thatIowa was the problem area. Then the plant codes were verified,indicating they were all OK, thankfully! PS: Believe it or not, one ofour veteran volunteers figured out a way of fitting all 150 dozeneggs into our refrigerator - duct-taping the door shut helped :-)The HOPE annual school kit collection resulted in a tremendousamount of school supplies which were given this month to all of ourfamilies with school-age children. They were, of course, all well-received by the families. Thank you! (Isn’t it a bit sad to see schoolstarting and summer ending?)
Ministry News
Knights of Columbus—To be a Knight means to believe ineach other as we believe in ourselves; realizing that by creatingstrong, social and supportive local councils, we help create a strongerOrder worldwide and ensure an even stronger future. For moreinformation on how to become a Knight, call Chris Arts at973.493.0924 or email to [email protected].
THANK YOU to all who helped make Pathways Counseling’sFourth Annual Charity Golf Outing another success! “Truly A HoleIn One!” To all who sponsored a golf hole, donated a gift or giftcertificate, donated their time to request gifts and to those whogolfed, we say thank you! A special Thank You to Mr. Gary Cupo,President of Benefit Solutions and Chairman of the Board of Trust-ees at Pathways who sponsored the golf outing in Pathways’behalf and to Ms. Tina Pergola from his office who workeddiligently to make it such a success. Please watch the bulletin for alist of those who helped make this year’s golf outing our best yet!
The winners of the Sports Raffle were: 1st place – two Yankee Suite Tickets Katie Quinn 2nd place – four Mets tickets Daniel Judd 3rd place – four Yankee tickets Bob RadicchioCongratulations to all our winners and thank you again for supportingPathways Counseling Center!
International Day of Peace
In a resolution sponsored by the United Kingdom and Costa Ricain 1981, the UN General Assembly established the International
Day of Peace, now celebrated on September 21. The GeneralAssembly suggested that “Peace Day should be devoted tocommemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both withinand among all nations and peoples…”
The Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganization, in his address to the World Summit for Social Develop-ment said: “We need to build not only geographical but spiritualbridges between people and strengthen the intellectual, culturaland communication linkages between our societies. Let us standready to participate in the effort to promote social integration andcreate a culture of peace.”
Anyone, anywhere, can celebrate Peace Day. It can be as simple aslighting a candle at noon, or just sitting in silent meditation. Or itcan involve getting your co-workers, organization or communityengaged in a large event.
To support the International Day of Peace, the People of Peace inSt. Mary’s will be sponsoring a Peace Mass on September 21,7:30 PM in St. Mary’s Prayer Room. We invite everyone,parishioner or not, to join us in our celebration of the Peace Mass.
Did you know The Parish Store carries cards for religiousoccasions such as Priest anniversary and birthday,
Sister anniversary and birthday, Religious retirement, ordination,feast day and more? We also have an assortment of religious-themed cards for baptism, encouragement, praying for you,sympathy, birthday and many other occasions. Spread thefaith and send a card with meaning!
CASINO NIGHT—Black Jack—Craps—Roulette—TexasHold’em—Saturday, October 23, 7:00 - 11:00 PM - CarnevaleCenter—$35 Admission includes: $35 Casino money - $50 TrickyTray Raffle Tickets - Appetizers - Dinner - Beer - Wine - Goody Bagand more. For reservations call Pathways Counseling at 973.835.6337.Sponsored by Tri-County Chambers & Benefit Solutions; part ofthe proceeds will benefit Pathways Counseling.
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Sunday Readings Community News
(Announcements are offered as a service to you. Appearance in the bulletin doesnot mean we endorse them. The decision to contact and use any service is yours.)
Caregiver Support Group—Wednesday, September 8, 1 PMat Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne. Supportprovided for those caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’sdisease or other dementia. Call 973.305.9155 to RSVP.
2nd Annual Journey of Hope—Saturday, September 25,Garret Mountain Reservation, Woodland Park. A 5K Walk/Run tobenefit Eva’s Village Anti-Poverty Programs. Event Hotline:908.219.4142 or go online to www.evasvillage.org/journeyofhope.
Open House at Paramus Catholic High School—Sunday, September 19, 1:00 - 4:00 PM and Wednesday, October 13,7:00 - 9:00 PM. all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and parents areinvited to visit. Contact Admissions Office at 201-445.4466, ext 104.
Join us for a “Night at the Theater” withcafé-style seating at the King Center for the
Performing Arts in Ringwood. September 24 - 26 and October 1 -3(Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM; Sunday at 2:00 PM). Tickets:Adults - $18; Seniors - $15. For Tickets call: 973.839.3022—tablereservations encouraged. Donations will be made to the JuvenileDiabetes Research Foundation.
First Reading: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29—Those who are humblewill find favor with God. Everyone should realize that there is muchwe can learn from each other. Even the most knowledgeable peopleneed to be humble enough to know that they can still learn from others.Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a—The Hebrewsare informed that they are not approaching an untouchable mountainetched with gloom and fear. Rather, they have neared "the city ofthe living God, Jerusalem." The Hebrews have approached a joyfulgathering of angels, God our judge, and Jesus, who brought us anew covenant.Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14—Jesus went to share a meal with oneof the leading Pharisees when he noticed other guests competing forplaces of honor at the table. He warned that a guest who takes the placeof honor may be asked to move to the lowest place. Yet a guest who takesthe lowest place is honored when a better position is offered by theirhost. He then added, "He who humbles himself will be exalted."
Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11
Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5
Daily Readings for the Week
