Dear Friends,

Last week, we began our special parish lenten mission. Fr. John Ranieri gave a beautiful talk at the Masses on the fundamental choice we all face: either we pursue happiness by how we compare with others on the scales of power, status, and wealth or by living with a deepening awareness, as Jesus did, that we are unconditionally beloved of God.

Unfortunately, most of us believe that we have to perform well to be thought of as well. We’re judged by others, and we judge ourselves, by performances. In God’s view, however, we can never be dismissed by our actions, especially by our failures. Jesus revealed that even the worst thing that we can do doesn’t negate us in his Father’s eyes. We’re created in his image and likeness so he forgave his murderers. From the get-go, we’re just too important to him!

This changes how we look at one another. Since we’re all precious before we can do anything to prove our worth, then, like Jesus, we can reveal the face of God more and more fully by being the keepers of our sisters and brothers and of the world of which we’re a part. Cain’s invidious comparison with Able was barking up the wrong tree.

These are nice sounding words, but why should we live Jesus’ way of life in the world of 2018? Recently, there have been some interesting reflections on that. They can give us a basis for joining our actions with Christ by doing today what he is now doing.

One of the people helping us to see this is Beatrice Bruteau. While she died a few years ago, she learned to understand creation as ongoing since the Big Bang, some 14 billion years or so ago. In her view, the universe has been evolving in a self-creating way as an ongoing expression of God’s creative love. That love is like that of a parent, a coach, or a teacher. Those under their care have to learn through their own fits and starts, failures and successes. Creation has evolved under God’s care in a similar way. Here’s how she put it:

I have called this creative act God’s ecstasy. Ecstasy means standing outside oneself. It is kin to the kenosis of Philippians 2:6—being God is not a thing to be clung to, so God empties Godself, taking the form of limitation in finitude, and is born as a universe. It is the defining divine act: self-giving, being-bestowing...God is very present, precisely in all the dynamisms and patterns of the created order...God is not rendered absent by... the natural world, but...God is actual as the one who makes and the one who is incarnate in what is made by these very self-making activities.

In spite of the tremendous diversity in creation, Bruteau sees an underlying, unifying, and caring presence: God’s creative Word. That Word, as St. John reminds us, took on flesh and blood as Christ. He is the unifier that makes all things interrelated and interdependent. So, when we join our loving acts with the caring acts of Christ, we are working with him to be the stewards of his world. Our fulfillment is being about Christ’s creative activity on behalf of our sisters and brothers and of all there is. We’re so important that we’re partners with the Creator!

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: Ray Heffernan, Eleanor Hollit, Shel Goldstein, Michael Phillips, Daniel Igue, Angel Gomez, Baby Nicholas Pellegrino, William Stasic, Jose Antonio Orozco, Candy Piemonte-Singer, Alice Giegler, Dennis Cummins, Michael DeCoite, Linda VonDreel, John Young, Christine Meidhof, Angel Gomes, Maria Kohlick, Jennifer Reeves, Vicenta Oyog, Lori Mineo, Ann Riffle, Baby Sophia Behrens, James Giegler, Marie Recchione, Bob Nichols, Maria Iozzia, Joseph Fernandez & his family, Jerry Marcom, Eileen Meyer, Anthony Esposito, Marissa Anderson, Helen Masefield, Timothy Dolan, Marie Kazazian, Rowen Ru, Charles Cummins, Alexa Kazazian, Meghan Curley, Romeo Malungcot, Angelina Perez, Kathy Nahra, Joe Hackett, 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, Mary Golabek, Joy Leonard, Mark Reeves, Mercedes Cepeda, Joey Bulger, Tom Pagano, Catherine Kurnath, John Coons, 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, Anne Llewellyn, Les Wolf, Diana Lambouras, Thomas Brown, Nicole Schepps and John Falcone.

†Pray for the happy repose of † Roman Castillo and Andrew Guitierrez

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in Loving memory of Albena Nedswick as requested by her son and daughter-in-law.

Monday, February 26th

7:30 - Rob Nagle (Living) – Tom Tommy Byers – Gerrie & Ron 8:45 - Robert O’Neill – The Kearney Family Al & Carol Vinci – Mary & Joanne Ludlow

Tuesday, February 27th

7:30 – Richard Ludlow – Mary & Joanne Ludlow Ralph Napolitano – Tom & Family 8:45 - Dinko Picinic – Mr. & Mrs. Steve Tarabokija Romana T. Solomon – Mauricio Family

Wednesday, February 28th

7:30 – Margie O’Brien (Living) – Joan Reid Tommy Byers – Mary & Dan Sheila M. Buckley – Vander Vliet Family 8:45 – Eugieniusa Miotla – Daughter & Family Thursday, March 1

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7:30 – Tommy Byers – Josie & Bill John Holleran - Tom 8:45 - Frank Sylvester – Karen Peterson Anna Panaro – Mary & Joanne Ludlow

Friday, March 2nd

7:30 - Dorothy Atkinson – Friend, Kitty Margaret Francini – Mark Ralph Napolitano – Tom & Family 8:45 - Ann Landi – Husband, Joe

Saturday, March 3rd

8:45 – Holland & McCarthy Families – Joan & Dan Robert O’Neill – Anne Hennessy 5:15 - Joseph Agner – The Doka Family Thomas LaParle – Family Patricia Vaughan – Family Thomas Paulhus – Jennett Ingrassia

Sunday, March 4th

7:30 – Richard Schnaars – Ann Pecora Lynn Morongell – Anthony Crawford 9:30 – Maria Picini – Mr. & Mrs. Matteo Bussanich Dorothy Morriesroe – Spitzfaden Family Steven Knebl – The Carbone Family David Tyls – Michelle Coles 11:30 – Antonino Scalambrieri – The Barone Family Carmella Pachella “1

st Anniv.”– Alan & Joe Quinn

John & Charlotte Kearney – Family Barbara Bender – Carol Hile 6:00 pm – Mary Tinnirello - Grandchildren

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: 2nd

Lt. Frank D. Slawson II, USAF: 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 February, Pope Francis aks us to pray ...that those who have material, political, or spiritual power may resist the lure of corruption.

2018 MEN’S CORNERSTONE What kind of man makes a Cornerstone? Husbands, single men, guardians, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, teachers, coaches, investment bankers, carpenters, lawyers, retirees, managers, doctors, police officers....In fact, when it comes right down to it, they are men just like you who want to deepen their faith and reflect on what really matters. The St Anne's Men's Cornerstone will take place on Friday April 28th and Saturday April 29th, 2018 (Friday evening to Saturday evening) in the church hall. For more information contact Guiseppe Barone 551-206-2502, John Hill 201-207-4607 or Ed Grzesiak 201-321-5144. You can also sign up at the St Anne website under Men Cornerstone ministry: https://jdhill922.wufoo.com/forms/zo2ipvg17sg5ss/

REFLECTION Lent 2001 by Joyce Rupp

The cosmos dreams in me while I wait in stillness, ready to lean a little further into the heart of the Holy.

I, a little blip of life, a wisp of unassuming love, a quickly passing breeze, come once more into Lent.

No need to sign me with the black bleeding ash of palms, fried and baked. I know my humus place.

This Lent I will sail on the graced wings of desire, yearning to go deeper to the place where I am one in the One.

Oh, may I go there soon, in the same breath that takes me to the stars when the cosmos dreams in me.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION 2nd Sunday of Lent

“’Here I am!’ he answered.” (Genesis 22:11)

It is easy to say, “Here I am, Lord,” when we are kneeling in church. But how easy is it to say “Here I am Lord,” when a neighbor needs our help, when we are invited to join a parish ministry, or when we are asked to provide financial support? Often times we are called when it’s not convenient for us. Discipleship is not always easy, most of the time it will make us uncomfortable and vulnerable.

BTOR We will continue our weekly Gospel Study Sessions this

Thursday, March 1st from 1:00-2:00 pm in the Faith Center (lower level of the Rectory).

All are welcome; please feel free to invite a friend.

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 6, 2018.

On April 29, 2018 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 Lynn at the Rectory at 201-791-1616.

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

Open Registration is now being taken for new Pre-K to Grade 8 families any day from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

New Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students must present birth and baptismal certificates and record of immunizations.

New students registering for Grades 1 through Grade 8 must present a transcript from their previous school and record of

immunizations.

St. Anne School offers a full-day kindergarten. Extended care in the morning and after school until 6:00 p.m. is available

for students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight.

For further information regarding tuition and fees, call the school office at 201-796-3353 or visit the school web site.

Visit our website at www.stannenj.com Follow us …. @StAnneFairLawn

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

ACRE testing will be administered to Faith Formation 8th graders according to the following schedule:

SundayFaith grade 8: Sunday, February 25 (during SundayFaith session)

Family Catechesis grade 8: Wednesday, March 7, Church Hall, 7-8:30pm

Please bring a sharpened #2 pencil with an eraser.

During the season of Lent…SundayFaith will be collecting lunch items for the Food Pantry (PB&J, tuna, mayo, etc.).

Please bring your donations to the school gym during Gathering Prayer. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

HOME STUDY/FAMILY CATECHESIS Are you working with your children on their next set of chapters? Are you emailing the online reviews?

Here’s a reminder of what chapters to complete and dates for upcoming sessions:

Home Study: complete chapters 15-20

HS1: March 6 (school cafeteria)

HS2: March 13 (school cafeteria)

HS 3: March 20 (school cafeteria)

Family Catechesis: chapters 1-6 (gr 7: “God’s Mystery”; gr 8: “Living in Christ”)

FC7: March 14 (Church Hall)

FC8: March 7 ACRE testing! (Church Hall)

EUCHARIST PREPARATION - If you missed the Eucharist Info meeting last Tuesday, please attend the make-up

meeting on Sunday, February 25 at 10:45am in the school cafeteria.

CONFIRMATION PREP

The next Confirmation session will be held in the school on February 25 from 7-8:30pm.

The Name Assignment was due February 11. If you did not hand it in, it can be emailed to stannefaith@gmail.com.

St. Anne’s Men and Women’s Cornerstone are coming together to sponsor a “Shoe Drive” through an organization called Soles4Souls.

We will be collecting your New or Used Shoes after the masses on March 10th and March 11th. Start cleaning out your closets and bring your used or new shoes with you on the dates above. Alternatively, drop the bags or boxes of shoes off at the Rectory during the week of March 12th – 16th.

Thank you for your support!!!

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Our Lenten mission continues at weekend Masses with guest speakers including:

March 3-4…Father Pat Sieber OFM

March 10-11…Dr. Mara Zukowski

March 17-18…Father Joe and Father Colin will help us tie it all together.

Observing Lent 2018

Next weekend: We will be extending a “Welcome Back” to Father Patrick Sieber OFM, known to many of our old-timers as Father Pat.

He came to St. Anne’s right after ordination and remained with us for nine years. During that time, we recognized his passion for social justice and for the poor, concerns that remain dominant in his priestly ministry. Since he left us, he has been engaged in parish work, has been part of the staff of the St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia, and has served as an overnight hospital chaplain. In his own words: “I have been blessed with people who have helped me to identify with the needs of the poor.”

Pass that on to us, Father Pat.

To further enrich the Lenten experience, we will continue a series of discussions on Wednesday evenings

February 28; March 7, 14, and 21 (Yes, we’ve added one.) on the general subject of discipleship.

Join Father Joe and fellow parishioners in the church from 7:30 to 8:45 pm

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK - 2017 LENTEN REGULATIONS 1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is

continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus,

and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. The other Fridays of Lent are days of

Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted, and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not

exceed the main meal in quantity. 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 18, 2018 to The

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 27, 2018. *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.

Catholic Men’s Conference: Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Seton Hall University -This year’s theme is

“Be Not Afraid: The Victory is Christ’s” Speakers Joe Lombardi, Jr., quarterback coach for the New Orleans Saints;

Jesse Romero a Catholic Lay Evangelist currently on Immaculate Heart Radio; and Hector Molina dynamic and sought

after bilingual Catholic speaker and evangelist. The day runs from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with the doors opening at 8:00 am.

**Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark.

Women’s Commission Day of Reflection: Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Seton Hall University - This year’s

theme is “Alive in Christ…Renewing Our Families” and will feature keynote speakers Hallie Lord, the author of

On the Other Side of Fear: How I found Peace and host of Hallie Weekly on Seirius XM’s The Catholic Channel;

Gloria Purvis, creator of Authentically Free at Last show and host of Morning Glory radio show, both on EWTN; and

Sr. Brittany Harrison, FMS, a contributor to the Catholic Hipsters Handbook. The day runs from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm,

with the doors opening at 8:00 AM.

**Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark.

Registration for both events is $25. The days include continental breakfast and lunch. For registration, please

visit our websites at www.rcan.org/offices-and-ministries/womens-commission (WOMEN) or

NJCatholicMen.org (MEN), or contact your Parish Conference Coordinator for a registration.

11th Annual Fish & Chips Dinner Friday, March 9th - Church Hall

$15.00 per person includes fish & chips, coffee, water & dessert (Chicken fingers & chips also available)

Food prepared in a truck outside by “Tastefully British” catering company.

***All orders must be placed by the deadline. *** Absolutely no walk-up orders!***

Kindly send/bring form to the Rectory by Tuesday, March 6th!

Name __________________________ Phone _______________ Number of tickets (fish)_______ at $15.00 each Total: ________ Number of tickets (chicken)_____ at $15.00 each Total:________

____ I would like to be at the 5:30 seating. _____ I would like to be at the 6:30 seating.

Kindly make checks payable to St. Anne Church.

Once again this year, we are only offering the opportunity to eat here. Kindly choose whether you’d like to eat at 5:30 pm. (especially good for those who attend Stations of the Cross at 7pm)

or at 6:30 pm. Either way, you’re welcome to relax at your table ‘til closing time!

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

Thank you to St. Anne’s School for their huge food donation. The Pantry is well stocked now!

Please do not drop off used clothing or household items at the Rectory.

HARRISON HOUSE COOKS NEEDED – Cook for 7 adults who have AIDS and live in Paramus. We need

cooks in starting 9/23, 10/28, 11/25/18. Every fourth Sunday in each month is our date to cook. Call Michelle

for more info at 201-791-1616 ext. 217. Leave name, telephone and message.

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

We meet every two weeks as follows: St. Catharine’s Ministry Center - next meeting: Thursday, March 1st. Next meeting at St.

Anne’s Rectory is Saturday, March 3rd

- 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

We know Global warming is daunting. So here’s a place to start. The Faith Center is continuing its parish-wide program

Creation At The Crossroads by offering 17 often-asked questions with some straightforward answers in an 8-Part Series.

The Qs/As will appear in St. Anne’s parish bulletin for 8 weeks. (The information comes from a New York Times National

Sunday article titled “Your Questions About Climate Change, Answered” published on September 24, 2017.)

PART 7 -- WHAT CAN WE DO? (continued)

5. What’s the latest with electric cars?

Sales are still small overall, but they are rising fast. The cars draw power at night from the electric grid

and give off no pollution during the day as they move around town. They are inherently more efficient than

gasoline cars and would represent an advance even if the power were generated by burning coal, but they will be

far more important as the electric grid itself becomes greener through renewable power. The cars are improving

so fast that some countries are already talking about banning the sale of gasoline cars after 2030.

6. What are carbon taxes, carbon trading and carbon offsets’?

It’s just jargon for putting a price on pollution. The greenhouse gases being released by human activity

are often called “carbon emissions” for short. That is because two of the most important gases, carbon dioxide

and methane, contain carbon. (Some other pollutants are lumped into the same category, even if they do not

actually contain carbon.) When you hear about carbon taxes, carbon trading and so on, these are just

shorthand descriptions of methods to put a price on emissions, which economists say is one of the most

important steps society could take to limit them.

“A change in lifestyle could bring healthy pressure to bear on those who wield

political, economic and social power. This is what consumer movements

accomplish by boycotting certain products. They prove successful in changing the

way businesses operate, forcing them to consider their environmental footprint

and their patterns of production. When social pressure affects their earnings,

businesses clearly have to find ways to produce differently. This shows us the

great need for a sense of social responsibility on the part of consumers..”

Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, 206

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, February 25th Monday, February 26th Seniors – 1:00 – 3:00 pm – CH Seculars – 7:00 – 9:00 pm - CH Contemp Choir – 7:30 pm - C AA – 7:30 PM – LCR Tuesday, February 27th Men’s Morning Prayer – 6:00 am – FC Home Study – 7:00 pm - CAF Wednesday, February 28th Play Group – 9:30 – 11:00 am - CH Discipleship Discussions – 7:30 pm - C Thursday, March 1st BTOR – 1:00 – 2:00 pm – FC Cheer – 5:00 – 6:30 pm - CAF Family Choir – 4:15 – 5:15 pm – C Cub Scouts – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – CH/CAF Choir – 7:30 – 9:00 pm - C Friday, March 2nd Movie Matinee – 1:30 pm - FC Stations of the Cross – 7:00 pm – C Saturday, March 3rd Pub Nite – 6:30 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 our weekly Play Group which will meet next on Wednesday, February 28th from 9:30 – 11:00 am in the Church Hall. For information, please call Ali Curley at 201-693-3474.

MOVIE MATINEE... Elizabeth Ann Seton Faith Center

(lower level of the rectory)

Friday, March 2nd

at 1:30 PM

UNBROKEN... Based on a true story and set during WWII, this film focuses on the life of an Olympic runner, Louis Zamperini...his childhood struggles, family relationships and experiences as a POW. It's a story about suffering,endurance, forgiveness and the amazing resilience of the human spirit. Runtime: 137 min.

...Please join us!

SAINT ANNE SENIORS The next meeting of the Saint Anne's Seniors will be on Monday, February 26 at 1 pm in the Church Hall. Our past meeting was our Super Bowl Winners Day - but alas after 52 slips not a winner on the closest score was to be had!! The slips were divided evenly 26 for the Pats and 26 for the Eagles but no score came close. Oh, so there's always next year. Our last meeting was also our Valentine Party all couples were introduced and candy with lots of heart and love songs were to be had - Thanks to all the couples in our club. At our next tickets will be available for our St. Patrick's Party. Corned beef sandwiches or tuna sandwiches will be available. More details will follow. If you are interested in joining the Seniors or would like to attend a meeting, please call Joyce Larena (201-791-0172) President of the Seniors and leave a message and she will get back to you.

LADIES ANNUAL WEEKEND RETREAT MARCH 23-25, 2018

Once again, we will be going to San Alfonso Retreat House at 755 Ocean Avenue in Long Branch. Treat yourself to a quiet weekend (Friday afternoon to Sunday Noon) away from home by the ocean for prayer and reflection before Easter. Cost is $220 per person for 6 meals and a private room for 3 days and 2 nights. Check-in is on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and ends after lunch on Sunday. Deposit of $50 due by March 2

nd. To reserve a room, please call

Carmie DeMerchant at 201-796-1210. Theme for the 2018 Retreat is: “LIVING FROM THE HEART” This retreat will help us to ponder the state of our hearts in the light of our own stories and the plentiful love of God.

Mark your Calendars During the week of

Sunday March 4th – Thursday March 8th A portion of the proceeds from your meal at

“Mezza Notte Restaurant” at 6-11 Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn will be donated to the Women’s Cornerstone Ministry See flyers in the rear of the Church for more details.

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 grateful to the 1,205 people who worshipped with us last weekend and contributed $9,397.00 in the offertory and $2,477.00 through Online Giving offertory, which along with

other fees and donations, totaled $16,428.00. Our weekly expenses average out to $20,947.00.

You’re very Welcome to Pub Night !

Saturday, March 3, 2018 6:30-10:30 pm in the Church Hall

Cost : $35.00 per person

Varied menu for those who like corned beef & those who don’t…BYOB – water available!!

Music by Alan O’Quinn & Clan

Reservations will definitely close on Mon., Feb. 26th (If not already sold out!) Tickets available at the Rectory. Make checks payable to St. Anne Church.

Name__________________________________________ Phone_________________________

If possible, kindly seat me with:_________________________________

# of tickets ______ @ $35.00 = $_____________ I’d like to reserve a table: ____ Round ( 8-10 people) ____ Long (10 or more folks)

Please add the following to the cover of bulletin under Staff: Please list the following after Nick Magarelli Alison Curley – Web Manager Also, please change the Maintenance Coordinator to: Roberto Serrano Thank you!