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PARISH STAFF AND CONTACTS Pastor: Rev. Joseph Scarangella, K.H.S fatherjoe@stmarycloster.org

Weekend Associate: Rev. Ranees Anbukumar Rayappan, S.M.A.

Permanent Deacon: Deacon James P. Tobin jimtobin1@aol.com

Director of Music: Louis Scarpa music@stmarycloster.org

Director of Stewardship: Louis Scarpa

Cantor: Joseph Fritz

Director of Religious Educa on: Gail Ferraiolo gferraiolo@stmarycloster.org

Parish Secretary: Grace Ditzel gditzel@stmarycloster.org

Business Admin./Parish Bookkeeper/ Local Safe Environment Coordinator: Canice Cristofole • ccristofole @stmarycloster.org

Religious Educa on Secretary: Maria Matos • reled@stmarycloster.org

Parish Trustees: Pamela Derfus and John Hernandez and assisted by the Pastoral Advisory Board and Financial Council

ST. MARY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We the family of St. Mary of Closter, fervently believe in the fatherhood of God whom we come to know through the Lord Jesus Christ. We dedicate ourselves to the promo on of the spiritual and temporal welfare of our parish and our community. To this end, we direct our prayers to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through Mary the Blessed Mother and Patroness of our parish family.

PARISH OFFICES Kindly no fy the Rectory Office if you change your address or move from our parish community. Please see our website for Parish Calendar and more informa on about Sacraments and Parish Life.

RECTORY: 20 Legion Place, Closter, New Jersey 07624 201-768-7565 • Parish Website: www.stmarycloster.org CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 20 Legion Place, Closter, New Jersey 07624 201-767-8247 • reled@stmarycloster.org

WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST Saturday (An cipated Sunday Mass)---------------------------------- 5:00 PM Sunday ------------------------------------------ 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM & 12:00 PM First Sunday of July through Labor Day Weekend -------- 8:30 & 11:00 AM Weekdays (Monday through Saturday) ------------------------------8:00 AM Holy Days & Civic Holidays ------------- As announced the Sunday before First Fridays ----------------------------- 8:00 PM - Healing Mass and Blessing

ServingClosterandAlpineAllareWelcome!

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday ------------------------------------------------------------- 4:15 - 4:45 PM First Friday ------------------------------------------------------------------ 7:30 PM or call for an appointment DEVOTIONS Eucharis c Adora on: Monday - 7:00 - 8:00 PM and as scheduled. Holy Hour: Thursday, 7:30 PM - Church Marian Devo ons: Miraculous Medal Novena and Recita on of the Rosary: Saturdays a er 8:00 AM Mass.

Informa on regarding Sacraments, Parish Ministries and Care

of the Sick & Homebound can be found on our website. To arrange bap sms or weddings call Father or the parish office.

CHURCH OF ST. MARY TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Closed for lunch between 12 Noon & 1:00 PM)

CENTER HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and by appointment

ST. MARY PARISH WORSHIPPING SINCE 1911

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – Dt. 4: 1-2, 6-8; Jas. 1: 17-18, 21b, 22, 27; Mk. 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 5:00 PM Margaret Corrigan req. by the Corrigan Family

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dt. 4: 1-2, 6-8; Jas. 1: 17-18, 21b, 22, 27; Mk. 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 8:30 AM Joan Reilly / req. by Marie and Arthur Battaglia 11:00 AM Dick Flammer / req. by Moms Group

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 – ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, POPE AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH 1 Cor. 2: 1-5; Lk. 4: 16-30 8:00 AM All Parishioners – Living and Deceased

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 – WEEKDAY 1 Cor. 2: 10b-16; Lk. 4: 31-37 8:00 AM All Parishioners – Living and Deceased

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 – ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA, RELIGIOUS 1 Cor. 3: 1-9; Lk. 4: 38-44 8:00 AM Angelica Bettinardi req. by the Bettinardi Family

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – WEEKDAY 1 Cor. 3: 18-23; Lk. 5: 1-11 8:00 AM Klaus Lohse / req. by Thom & Grace Calabro

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 – WEEKDAY 1 Cor. 4: 1-5; Lk. 5: 33-39 8:00 AM William Hatnik req. by Mona Grbic 8:00 PM Healing for All Present

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 – THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Mi. 5: 1-4a or Rom. 8: 28-30; Mt. 1: 1-16, 1: 18-23 or 1: 18-23 8:00 AM Matthew Kaposta / req. by Abbey Watters 5:00 PM Dominick Apollo req. by the Vecchio Family

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Is. 35: 4-7a; Jas. 2: 1-5; Mk. 7: 31-37 7:30 AM All Parishioners – Living and Deceased 9:30 AM George Hofmann 12:00 PM Catherine and Anthony Conetta req. by Camille Cantarella

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Altar Bread – In memory of Kathleen and Joseph Mann. Altar Wine – In memory of John Gardner, req. by Family.

Flowers for Mary – req. by anonymous

FLOWERS FOR THE BLESSED MOTHER If anyone would like to donate flowers to be placed on the Blessed Mother’s altar please call the rectory. What a beautiful way to honor and remember a loved one by also honoring our Blessed Mother.

From the Pastor

Dear Parishioners,

Happy Labor Day weekend!

As we come to the unofficial close of the summer, I hope and pray that everyone had a safe and restful summer. As our schools reopen and students and teachers return to the classrooms, let us be thankful for the past and hopeful for the future as a new season begins.

This weekend is the final Sunday of our summer Sunday Mass schedule. Next Sunday, September 9th, we will return to our regular Sunday schedule of 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and noon.

After going through all of the comments from our survey concerning the Sunday Mass schedule, it was decided that we would return to the usual schedule, even though 2/3 of those who responded to the survey would prefer a change in the schedule. Based on Mass attendance for this coming year, we will revisit this matter again next year.

Looking forward to the opening of a new year of Religious Education, many families have registered for our religious education program. Gail Ferraiolo and Maria Matos have been working very hard during the summer months to ensure that everything will be in place and ready for the new year which begins on September 23rd. Our whole parish is thankful for their dedication and service to the young people of our parish.

Please remember to pray for all those who are unemployed and underemployed, those who are searching for fair wages and an honest day’s work.

Also, as we continue to hear many disturbing reports on the news and in the newspapers, please pray that our Lord will guide our church and its leaders as we face these most challenging times in our church.

Enjoy the weekend and Closter fun day on Monday.

Sincerely in the Lord,

Fr. Joe

We Pray for the Sick Irene Abad, Paula Bertelloni, Christian Brueck, Fran Caldwell, Dolores Collier, Lee Ann Davito,

Lisa Deegan, Desiderio Fernandes, Frank Forte, Ed Koch, Sr. Dominic Marie McDonnell, Carol Munkins,

David O’Hanlon, John Pagano, Alicia Parent, Joan Pinto, Richard Pinto, Jim Walsh

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Next weekend, September 8th and 9th there are three collections. We realize this mistake. Two of them are required by the Archdiocese – Eastern Europe and Catholic University of America College Collections in addition to our regular Sunday Collection.

ST. MARY PARISH WORSHIPPING SINCE 1911

Hoboken Italian Festival 2018

Come join us at The Hoboken Italian Festival, the Feast of the Madonna dei Martiri, September 6th – 9th on the waterfront in Hoboken. The highlight of the festival takes places on Saturday, September 8th. A procession through the streets of Hoboken begins at 2:00 PM from St. Francis Church. At approximately 3:00 PM, that statue of the Blessed Mother is placed aboard a ferry to sail down to the site of the World Trade Center and to the Statue of Liberty. The procession concludes at approximately 9:00 PM, and the celebration continues with an incredible firework display over the Hudson River. The festival includes entertainment, rides, games, food, a beer garden, and zeppoles! For more info, go to www.hobokenitalianfestival.com or see Fr. Joe.

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING Shop for school supplies at smile.amazon.com and Amazon donates. Pick St. Mary Catholic Church when shopping Smile.amazon.com.

DEEPENING THE JOURNEY Deepening the Journey will meet on Monday, September 10th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Life Room.

Parish Communication: Keeping You Informed

The parish seeks to keep parishioners informed of happenings in areas of Religious Education, ministries, social events and finances. To that end, regular e-mail blasts, an active Facebook page and bulletin announcements are being ramped-up. We want to keep you "in the know". Please register with the parish or if you are registered, please send along your e-mail address. Currently, about 250 parishioners receive e-mail from St. Mary's. Head over to FACEBOOK and FOLLOW our page as well. Send an E to Grace at gditzel@stmarycloster.org with your info.

Family Fun Day and Oktoberfest Sunday, September 30th, Family Fun Day and Oktoberfest, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. $25.00 adults, $10.00 children 14 and under, includes dinner and entertainment, BYOB. Flyers available in the vestibules. RSVP by September 21st, checks made out to Church of St. Mary.

THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY PARISH

Sept. 3: All Parish Offices Closed Sept. 5: No – Morning Scripture Study 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Men’s Cornerstone – Parish Life Room Sept. 6: 7:30 PM – Marian / Eucharistic Holy Hour Sept. 7: Healing Mass Sept. 8: 4:15 – 4:45 PM – Reconciliation

FALL MASS SCHEDULE Beginning Sunday, September 9th our Sunday Mass schedule will be 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM. Saturday at 5:00 PM remains the same.

HEALING MASS All are welcome to join the First Friday Healing Mass on September 7th at 7:00 PM, with Celebrant Fr. Bill Habling. This month includes: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and Benediction, Candlelight Procession with statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Mass followed by Healing Service, Concludes with coffee and cake in honor of our mother Mary.

SAVE THE DATE Save the date for the next Women’s Cornerstone Retreat. BEYOND OUR VISION, Church of St. Mary, October 26th – 27th.

HOW TO REPORT ABUSE The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse.

Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256.

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