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June 21, 2015 Saint Mary’s Parish 17 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-835-0374 www.stmarys-pompton.org W elcome! For fathers and father-figures, we pray and give thanks. God, for all the ways you guide, direct, teach and protect us in love, we praise you. MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room) RECONCILIATION—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church) SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church) SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM (Church) 9:00 AM—Spanish Mass (Downey Hall) 10:30 AM—Interpreted for hearing impaired (Church) 10:30 AM—Family Liturgy (Downey Hall) Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS) Happy Father’s Day

Transcript of Happy Father’s Day - St Marys School St. Mary’s Parish Carnival ... Father’s Day Novena 7:30...

June 21, 2015

Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374

www.stmarys-pompton.org

Welcome! For fathers and father-figures, we pray and give thanks. God, for all the ways you guide, direct, teach and protect us in

love, we praise you.

MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)

SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church)SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM (Church) 9:00 AM—Spanish Mass (Downey Hall)10:30 AM—Interpreted for hearing impaired (Church)10:30 AM—Family Liturgy (Downey Hall)

Schedule for Massesand Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)

Happy Father’s Day

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’ Parish 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442Telephone: 973.835.0374FAX: 973.835.8173Web SiTe: www.stmarys-pompton.orge-mAil: [email protected]

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MON—June 22Medical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale Center

TUES—June 23 Centering Prayer 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterAdult Faith - Mark 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterSecular Franciscans 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

WED—June 24Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale Center

THURS—June 25Adult Faith -Exodus 8:00 AM Carnevale CenterEMHC Training 7:00 PM ChurchLost Angels Support Group 7:00 PM Carnevale Center Adult Faith - Exodus 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterK of C Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

Adult Faith Formation - Bible Study .....5American Sign Language Classes ...........4Baptisms ....................................................3Book Distribution .....................................5Book of Life ............................................14Break and Wine ........................................3Catskills Hike w/Mass..............................5Contact Us .................................................2Daily Readings for the Week ...................9Deceased Names .......................................3 Donuts with Dad .......................................5Eucharistic Celebrations .........................3

Elementary Religious Education ............7EMHC Training Session ..........................4Faith Direct ...............................................7Francis The Musical ..........................................5Italy Pilgrimage - Fr. Gonzalo ................4Journey 2015...........................................14Military Personnel Names .......................3Memorial Vigil Lights ........................................2Ministerio Hispano de Santa Maria .....10/13Ministry News ........................................8/9Pathways Counseling Center ..................9

Prayer Requests ..................................................3RCIA Inquiry Period .........................................9Spanish Ministry News .............................10/13Stephen Ministry ......................................4St. Mary’s Parish Carnival ..................................7St. Mary’s School News ...........................7The Parish Store .......................................9Vocations - Called to be a Franciscan ..........9Weddings ...................................................3Weekly Calendar ......................................2Youth Ministry ............................................6

PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey ................973.835.0374x145 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . .973.835.0374x285 [email protected] CAREGIVING Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] STephen miniSTry, Journey WiTh CAnCer miniSTry, miliTAry ouTreACh DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected]

ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 [email protected] & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Jacqueline M. Rose, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x193 [email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [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] YOUTH MINISTRY -

ConFirmATion - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] religiouS eduCATion 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] high SChool youTh miniSTry - Joe Domko . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] youTh AdminiSTrATive ASST. - Debbie Borroto . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x138 [email protected]

Weekly CalendarDATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE

SAT—June 27Books Distribution 6:00 PM Courtyard Pavers SUN—June 28Books Distribution 8:00 AM Courtyard Pavers

There are a few Memorial Vigil Lights available. The cost for a vigil light is $100; it will stay lit for one year.

If you are interested in a vigil light in memory of a loved one, please stop at the Parish Office and fill out a request form.

Memorial Vigil Lights

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Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)

MONDAY June 22 - Father’s Day Novena7:30 AM Special Intention

TUESDAY June 23 - Father’s Day Novena7:30 AM L Cindy Markovcy

WEDNESDAY June 24 - Father’s Day Novena7:30 AM L The Ciser Family

THURSDAY June 25 - Father’s Day Novena7:30 AM † Elaine Jenkin

FRIDAY June 26 - Father’s Day Novena7:30 AM † Ray Broglie † Jacqueline Devonmille

SATURDAY June 279:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention

C-Celebrant — H-Homilist

SATURDAY June 27 - Father’s Day Novena5:00 PM L Victorio R. Tolentino Jr. C/H-Fr. Gonzalo † Denise Garolis, Richard Raebiger † Marie Francoise de Saint Simon

7:00 PM † William Henry Jr. C/H-Fr. Gonzalo

SUNDAY June 28 - Father’s Day Novena7:30 AM † Thelma Weckback C/H-Fr. Richard † Ralph Pace, Dave Walden † Jenny Vasquez, Marlene Dillon

9:00 AM † Eleanor & James Killeen C/H-Fr. Richard † Georgina Molina, Philip Levacqua † Jan Srodon, Josepine Bruno † Joseph Riccotti

9:00 AM For the People of the Parish Spanish MassDowney HallC/H-Fr. Gonzalo

10:30 AM † Patricia Lukin & Ivan Lukin (Interpreted for the † Kevin Nahay, Margaret Longo Hearing Impaired) † David McCue, Richard Gott C/H-Fr. Richard † Ralph Doubleday † Katherine Anne Garske

10:30 AM For the People of the Parish Family Litugy Downey Hal C/H-Fr. Gonzalo

12:00 PM † Ralph Tarsitano, Louis Jones C/H-Fr. Richard † Ralph Pace, Fernando Po Special Intention

5:00 PM † Erik Gonzales C/H-Fr. Gonzalo

“...a time to be healed...” Traci Fox, Jeannine Walston, Gene Hiller, Cindy Grecco, Chloe Drucks, Dylan Ackerman, Victorio R. Tolentino Jr., Terry Zosche, Marcia Charnecky, Angela Saletto, Michael James Soojian, Alan, Bonnie Reilly, Patricia Martinelli, Cathy Eich & Family, Joan Duffy, Arianne Cairns, Roderick Livelli, Jeff Louisot, Cecila Basile, Tanya Martin, Louis Mulligan, Marianne Kessler, Mike Ciser, Fr. Bill Scully, OFM, Lily Claire Nagele, Jude, Tom Donlon, Kevin Whitlatch, Dorothy Dubee, Eddie Coor, Roslin, Al, Carl Pinal, Ernest Gentile, Greg, Melissa & Mike, Rose & Vinny, Brian Berges, Mary L. Schramm, Kathy Brennan, Genara Duran, Matthew Saunders, Bernhard Frederick Cordts, Bob Briant, Rich Koszony, Frances Iommazzo, Dennis, Mickey, Terry Shaw, Lee Kantrowitz, Dean, Mary Ann Nelson, Brandon Higgins, Jim LanahanA

To everything there is a season and...

“...a time to love...”Emily Lavorgna and Brad Erler

“...a time to serve...”Marine Christopher J. Leone, Afghanistan

Jonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., IraqCPT Brendan O’Brien, US Army — Spec. James Lennon, Iraq

James Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA — SO Andrew Charman, USNStaff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq — PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq

1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, AfghanistanSean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy

Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US MarinePFC Mark Booe, US Army Iraq — PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC

Seaman Laura Shehadch, US Navy — Capt. Michael DeMarco, Iraq, 2nd Tour PFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence — Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC

Airman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TXCPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq

PO2 Ryan Cleary, US Navy, Newport News, VAPFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South CarolinaKristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas

CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VAJoseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan

SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanCorp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, Afghanistan

SGT Ryan Cronin, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS — SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy, LCpl. Devin Taranto, USMC

CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq — Sgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA

LCpl Michael Formisano III, US Marines, AfghanistanLCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan

SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, AfghanistanSPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan

SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CA— SO David Welsh, US NavySGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA

Cpl Michael C. Yodice, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CACpl Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Camp LeJeune, NC

LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, OkinawaSPC Tiffany Thumann, Army Military Police, New York

LCpl Thomas Stapleton, US Marines, AfghanistanHM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina

LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, ArizonaMajor Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point

2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PALCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, Japan

“...a time to be born...” Braden Bauer, Dominic Crammer, Rocco Morano, Clark Coronel

“...a time to die...”Claire McGrath

The Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of Marge & James Ledwith

from Rosemarie Gallo.

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11-DAY ITALY PILGRIMAGENovember 4 - 14, 2015

Hosted by

Fr. Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta, OFM$3279 per person from Newark

(Air/land tour price is $2649 plus $630 gov’t taxes/airlines surcharges)

Visit Rome, Assisi, Florence and Venice -also enjoy Vatican City and a PAPAL AUDIENCE

For a brochure & more information contact:Fr. Gonzalo at [email protected] Mrs. Shirley Costello at 800.221.4984

or email: [email protected]

GOING THROUGH CHALLENGES?For women & men

Financial struggles? Family worries? Loneliness? New to the area? Experiencing losses? Cancer diagnosis for yourself or a loved one? Chronic illness? Returned home after military service? No matter what has come to your doorstep…care & resources are available in our parish.

OUR PASTORAL MINISTRY CAN HELP YOU.

Interested in volunteering in our ministry? Call above too!

Call Beverly Delleart, Director of Christian Caregiving &Stephen Ministry, at 973.835.0374, ext. 113All calls confidential. No-fee care provided.

EMHC TRAINING SESSION

You’ve been confirmed; how about considering becoming a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion?

Fr. Richard will train new Eucharistic Ministers on Thursday, June 25, at 7 PM in church.

Interested? Call or email Gisela Moore: 973.835.5841, x119 - [email protected].

All parishioners are welcome!

American Sign Language Class

June 28(no class June 21)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM [following Family Liturgy] - Room 101/102, Carnevale Center.

All children and their families are welcome.

Class will cover ABCs/Numbers 0-10, Colors/Shapes, Animal Signs, growing up Deaf and fun acts about Deaf Culture; there will be a deaf guest speaker.

Class taught by Anthony DeFranco [who has a BA in Deaf Studies from Gallaudet University]. Email Anthony at [email protected] to hold a spot in class.

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Fr Richard and the 8th grade class of the school are going to host a book distribution after all masses next weekend

[June 27 & 28]. The books will be out on tables in the Courtyard for parishioners to browse and take (no charge).

Book Distribution

The Book of Exodus Presenter: Fr. Joe

Thursday, June 258:00 - 9:30 AM in CC 205

7:00 - 8:30 PM in CC 101-102

The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ:The Gospel of Mark

For the remainder of 2015, the Sunday Gospel reading will be taken from the Gospel of Mark, which is generally regarded

to be the first of the four Gospels to have been written.To help us listen more attentively to the Sunday Gospel reading and apply it to our own lives, these four presentations will provide an overview of the Gospel of Mark and its place among the NT Gospels - followed by an examination of its main themes and emphases.Select passages will be read in detail to illustrate the key points that the evangelist makes about Jesus and Christian discipleship.This series will be presented by Paul D. Sansone, who studied scripture at The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC) and has been active in adult faith formation and education for many years.

Tuesdays—7:30 - 9 PMJune 23, 30

Rooms 009 & 010, Carnevale Center

Adult Faith Formation

Happy Father’s Day

Hosted by our Stephen MinistryChrist Caring for People through People

Father’s Day

Catskills Hike with MassWho: Adults 18 y/o and up

What: 8-mile hike in the Catskills (to be finalized). Mass enroute with Fr. Larry Anderson. Pack own snacks/lunch/water.

When: Saturday, July 18.

Logistics: Meet at St. Mary’s parking lot at 8:45 AM for carpooling to trailhead.

Dogs: Welcomed on leash.

More Info: Peg Buck, [email protected]; or 973. 267.8290 Russell Del’Re, [email protected]

Still Looking for a Few Good Men to Audition for

“Francis The Musical - a story of the poor man of Assisi”

Auditions for the play will be held here in church on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, from 7-9 PM.

A new production of a musical about St. Francis is in progress. The script was written by Dan Reed and

Fr. Richard is working on the production.

The first performance will be here on Sunday evening, October 4, the feast day of St. Francis. Other performances will be on the Sundays of October at St. Bonaventure’s Church in Paterson, St. Anthony’s Church in Butler and St. Francis in New York City.

Short rehearsal time in Summer.

Coffee, Juice, Donuts & FellowshipJoin us THIS SUNDAY in the

COURTYARDRight after 10:30 Mass

or just before 12:00 Mass

Everyone’s Invited To Stop By

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Contacts: 973.835.5594

High School Youth Minister: Joe Domko ext. 117 [email protected]

Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected]

Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected]

To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

INSTAGRAM: stmarysym

Movie Night—All high school students are welcome to attend! We meet in the basement of the Youth Center from 7:00 - 9:30 PM every Wednesday. Chaperones are ALWAYS needed and welcome!

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED

For more information visit the YM HOPE webpage.

Youth Mass—Youth Mass is on summer break! We will not have another Youth Mass until September. Thanks to all who have served this past year, and we look forward to having more youth-led worship in the fall!

CONFIRMATION

Youth Mass Band and Choir—is on hiatus for the summer. If you feel the desire to serve our community by sharing your passion for music, please contact us! We are revamping this ministry for next fall and it will include trips to live music venues, open-mic nights, and more!

(Confirmation continued in next column)

HIGH SCHOOL

HOPE

8th Grade Middle School Religious EducationWeek 1 - June 29—July 2, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. All classes in the Carnevale Center on Lenox Avenue.

2014-2015 Registration for Confirmation Phase 1 and Phase 2 opened Monday, June 1. Go to our website to register online or to download a registration form.

Antioch Our annual summer retreat is gearing up for July! This event takes place July 17-19 here on St. Mary’s campus and is open to all current high school students. Contact Joe if you have any questions regarding this event! Registration has begun; register online today!

Peer Ministry Training THIS WEEK!—Our first of two offerings will be held on Saturday, June 27, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM in Downey Hall at the Carnevale Center. This training is limited to all confirmed sophomores and juniors and is mandatory for all who wish to lead retreats, service trips and/or outreach events. Even if you have already completed a training session, this must be completed each year! Registration for our June session is open and can be found online at our website. Our second session will be held Wednesday, August 5. Registration for that session will open in July.

Service Week—Mark your calendars for our annual service weeks at the Father English Center in Paterson. From July 13 – 16 our high school students will spend the days at the center working with the youth. From July 20 – 23 our middle school students will serve in the same capacity. This is an excellent opportunity to stretch ourselves and serve others during the summer months, as well as a great way to form new friendships. Registration is limited so sign up today!

Next HOPE Meeting—Not until September—enjoy your summer!

6TH & 7TH GRADE REGISTRATION IS OPEN – To register, go to online registration quick link.

Confirmation Service Hours—It’s not too early to start earning service hours for 2015-16. Need ideas?

CONFIRMATION (cont’d)

Middle School Service OpportunitySummer Service for Middle School Youth Ministry – Fr. English Community Center – Playing, reading, listening, laughing with the children in the summer camp program! July 20-23, 8:45 AM – 1 PM. Chaperones needed. Limited to 10 participants. Register online.

Our parish will be offering child care for the members of our Christian Caregiving training classes. This is a great opportunity to serve others and you will receive credit for your Confirmation requirement.

• You can volunteer for just one class or for more!• Most Thursday evenings from 5:45 - 8 PM• November, 2015 through April, 2016• Prayer Room wing at Saint Mary’s campus• You will provide child care with another volunteer and the parents

will be a few steps away.

Contact Beverly Delleart at [email protected] or 973.835.0374, ext. 113.

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St. Mary’s Parish Carnival - July 6 - July 11

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ST. MARY’S CARNIVAL — VOLUNTEER FORMName__________________________________Phone #(best time to call)______________________Email___________________________________

____Game Booth____Food Tent____50/50 Raffle

___Mon ___Tues ___Wed ___Thurs ___Fri ___Sat

The biggest news is that the Carnival is a Parish event this year! We are really excited about this and hope all of our

parishioners jump at the chance to help out and make the 2015 St. Mary’s Carnival a great success!

Here’s what you can do! Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer!It takes lots of people to run the Carnival and we certainly have lots of people in our parish! So, as they say on the Midway, “Step up folks!” and work your magic! You all have an important “something” to contribute and we welcome your input! Think about what you would enjoy doing at the Carnival! Check out our sign-up sheet and let us know your preferences.

People have always had a good time coming to our Carnival and with your help we’ll have a great time seeing that everyone has lots of fun again this year! Who will make this possible? ~ YOU!

Faith Direct

Pace e Bene,Carol La Salle, Principal

Elementary CCD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!CCD Registration for Grades 1-4, for the 2015-16 year, opened on June 1 and runs for the entire month.

Classes are assigned on a “first-come, first-served” basis.For information about each grade and to register go to http://stmarys-pompton.org/ Questions? 973.835.7750

What is the best way to ensure our parish receives the support needed for our operating expenses and ministries during

the busy summer months? eGiving through Faith Direct! Please enroll today by visiting www.faithdirect.net. Our church code is NJ23. Increased enrollment with Faith Direct will help stabilize our parish finances during the coming summer months when many families are away on vacation.Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time and talents as well as treasure!

Congratulations to the Class of 2015! Our students will be attending the following High Schools:

Sarah Almazon Pompton Lakes H.S. Jared Andrade Bergen CatholicJames Bradley Wayne Hills H.S. Luke Calogero Pope John XXIIITrixie Castro Paramus Catholic Jeffrey Catt Lakeland H.S.Nicholas De Senzo Pope John XXIII Skyler Doherty Pompton Lakes H.S.Omar Dominguez West Essex H.S. Kathryn Durot Wayne Hills H.S.Jeremy Ferias De Paul Catholic Julia Fleming PCTI School of EngineeringGina Giuffre PCTI School of Performing ArtsOlivia Lubiejewski PCTI School of Child DevelopmentMonica McEvoy Mary Help of Christians AcademyLaura Mirabella Butler H.S.Michael Peschetti Butler H.S. David Pinand PCTI School of Automotive TechnologyJames Robinson De Paul CatholicCassandra Ruegg West Milford H.S. Matthew Scherreik Northern Highlands Emma Skelly Pompton Lakes H.S.Kaya Smith Mount St. Dominic Matthew Steiner Lakeland H.S.Mairead Vesey Mount St. Dominic

Elementary Religious Education Grades 1-5

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday

St. Mary’s School News

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Targeted Drive—July 11/12Parmalot Shelf Milk, Cereals, Coffee, Tea, Laundry and Dish Detergent

Ministry News

What’s Needed Now—Dried Beans, Rice, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mayonnaise, Garbanzo Beans, Tuna, Canned Chicken, Toilet Paper, Shampoo and Conditioner.

Food Pantry News

Outreach—We will be accepting your loose change—no bills—next weekend [June 27-28]; proceeds from this monthly collection will benefit our Outreach Program.

St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry—[Food Pantry Ministry, Soup Kitchen Ministry, Health & Wellness Ministry and involvement in the ministry of Pathways Counseling Service]. These ministries serve members of our parish community, as well as individuals and families in our local communities - people in all walks of life, from all denominations and all races.

Donations to the Outreach Ministry are eligible for Matching Gift Programs through many employers; why not explore the possibility of your employer participating in the Matching Gift Program. For more information or questions about this process, please contact our Outreach Director, Jacqueline Rose, by email at [email protected] or call 973.835.0374 ext. 193 or Outreach Cell at 973.513.3325.

DAIRY DONORS NEEDED—We are grateful to those who have been able to participate as a “Dairy Donor.” Our monthly goal is $1,500 and thus far for June we have received gifts totaling $1,275. “Dairy Donors” allow us to continue to provide nutritious dairy products to our Food Pantry members. If you would like to share in this vital cause, please make your contribution payable to: St. Mary’s Parish and note Food Pantry Dairy Donor in the memo section of the check.

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY Calling All Individuals & Families!—Please join us on the third Saturday of each month to serve a meal to those in need during our Soup Kitchen Outreach to Sacred Heart Church in Jersey City. Volunteer slots are filling up quickly for our Saturday, July 18, outreach - reserve your space soon!This is a great opportunity to teach your children a hands-on appreciation and understanding of those less fortunate in the world. All individuals & families interested in volunteering for (1) one Saturday out of the year are encouraged to contact Jacqueline Rose, Outreach Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193, or by email at: [email protected]

Lost Angels Bereavement Support Group—We offer support, understanding, compassion and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of children, grandchildren or siblings as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Our next gathering will be Thursday, June 25, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center. For more information, please contact Donna Andelora at [email protected] or 973.713.9962.

As we plan for the summer months at the Food Pantry, we thank you for remembering our Food Pantry members during the summer months with your generous donations of groceries, supermarket gift cards and monetary support.

Have a safe and blessed Summer!

Can You Help?—We need a few more people to help clean the purificators [wash and iron the cloths used to clean the chalice]. The commitment is about once every ten weeks. If you are interested, please call the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 and leave your name and phone number.

St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes - Wednesday, June 24 - Join us at our Officer Installation Dinner & Dance at the Brownstone, Paterson - 11 AM to 3 PM - Cost $30 (members $25). Dinner includes 1-hour open bar, salad, pasta, roast beef, roast chicken, dessert and dancing to a one-man band. Call Norma Medlon 973-835-4844 to sign up for dinner. Drive or sign up for bus leaving Pompton Lakes 10 AM - call Madeline Morse 973-835-3344.

St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes—Join us on a trip to Woodloch, Hawley, PA - Tuesday, July 14 - Cost $47 (members $44). Lunch: Prime Rib of Beef, Golden Butterfly Shrimp.Boat rides, Musical Review “Back to the 80s,” Bingo. Bus leaves Pompton Lakes 8:45 AM and departs Woodloch 4 PM. If interested, please promptly call Madeline Morse 973.835.3344or Jo Usinowicz 973.616.0980.

Prayer Shawls Available—Anyone interested in a prayer shawl for a special need [to celebrate special joyous occasions, to console those in need, to give hope or to comfort], please contact the Parish Office at 973.835.0374.

Ushers Needed for Sunday 5 PM Mass

Give a friendly smile, assist with seating when needed, pass the Collection Basket, assist with Communion lines. Can you help?

Please call Peter Alvarez at 973.839.5693 for more information.

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Ministry News (cont’d)

Licensed ProfessionaL counseLors and Licensed cLinicaL sociaL Workers Wanted Pathway’s Counseling Center is hiring Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children, individuals and families, please contact Dr. Pam Hall, Psy.D, our Clinical Director, to discuss these opportunities. Dr. Hall can be reached at 908.277.2383. Please email all resumés to: [email protected]

Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes

[email protected]

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Parish Store

Daily Readings for the Week

“The place that God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ~Frederick Buechner (reflecting

on the meaning of VOCATION)

New RCIA Inquiry Period Next Session July 18

Never been baptized?Baptized in another faith and interested in becoming Catholic?Baptized as Catholic but not raised Catholic?Not confirmed in the Catholic Church?Just interested in learning more about your Catholic Faith?

You are all invited to join us on Saturday, July 18, for our next Inquiry Session, 4:00 PM in the Prayer Room. [An additional inquiry session will be held on August 15.]

Are you interested? Know someone who is interested? Please contact Keith Orotosky at 973.476.4398, [email protected]

Summer is here! It’s a great time to visit The Parish Store for a wonderful selection of statues for your

garden!

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337

Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical DirectorOffice Phone: 908.277.2383Carol Kemmerer Email: [email protected] V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice PresidentPathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688

Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41Monday: Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5

Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, 12-14Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17

Day: Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 or 16:6b-12, 15-16; Mt 7:21-29

Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Mt 8:1-4Saturday: Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17

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Nuestros Líderes Pastor: Padre Frank Sevola, ofm [email protected] Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Milagros Anto 973.835. 0374, ext 703 o 201.841.0269 (lunes a viernes de 4 pm a 9 pm) [email protected] Facebook: Vicario para la pastoral hispana: Padre Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta, ofm 973.835.0374, ext 702, [email protected]. Comité Hispano: Elkin & Gloria Vargas, Antonio & Guadalupe Xochipa, Raul & Nubia Tamayo, Valentín León, Luz A. Quiñones, Lourdes Huertas, Angelina Nuci, Josefina Soperanes, Cipriano Oropeza, Elizabeth Ramírez, Esther and Fernando Avila, Judith Navarro, Isabel Soperanes, Mauricio Soperanes, Carmen Lagunes, Aurora & Ramos Díaz, Elvira Guerrero, Andrés & Digna Mesa, Belinda Orellano-Rojas

Misa en EspañolLos domingos a las 9:00AM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ). Durante el año celebramos varias eucaristías en la iglesia principal. Algunas celebraciones son bilingües como la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la Vigilia Pascual, y el Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving)

Bautismos en español Requisitos: Certificado de Nacimiento del(a) niño(a), padrinos y asistir a una clase antes de la celebración del Sacramento (padres y padrinos). Las clases se dictan en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Información: Milagros Anto, o Padre Gonzalo. Si desea bautizar su hijo(a) en inglés debe asistir a una clase y llamar a la secretaria parroquial Claire Fagan 973.835.5841. ext 120.

Catequesis/ Preparación para la Primera Comunión en español Este programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a junio. Las clases son los viernes a las 6 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo y tener entre 8 a 13 años de edad. Nuestra directora es Angelina Nuci. Colabora como catequista en este programa Brianna Gómez. Información: Milagros Anto, o Angelina Nuci, 973.866.8431, [email protected]. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Alma Banta, la Directora Parroquial de Educación Religiosa, al tel 973.835. 7750, ext 102 [email protected].

Preparación para la Confirmación en españolEste programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a junio. Es un camino juvenil muy interesante y una oportunidad para crecer en la Fe Católica. Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo, certeza de que ha hecho la Primera Comunión, padrinos y estar cursando la escuela secundaria. Las clases son los miércoles a las 7:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Nuestra directora es Milagros Anto. Colabora como catequista Samuel Sánchez; ayudado por Kimberly Díaz, Belinda Arellano-Rojas, Luis y Erick Herrera, Oscar García y Cariño. Información: Milagros Anto. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare para la Confirmación en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Pat Newton, la Coordinadora Parroquial de Confirmación, at 973.835.5594, ext 160, [email protected].

RICA El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) es el proceso en el cual los adultos se preparan para recibir los Sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Confirmación y 1ra Santa Comunión). RICA consiste de cuatro periodos de formación: Periodo del Pre-Catecumenado; Periodo del Catecumenado; Periodo de Purificación e Iluminación y el Periodo Post-bautismal de catequesis / Mistagogia. El propósito primario de RICA es la iniciación de los adultos y niños no bautizados que han llegado a la edad de la razón, sin embargo el Rito también se extienda a los adultos bautizados pero no catequizados. Las clases, en español, comienzan en el mes de septiembre. Los Sacramentos se reciben durante la Vigilia Pascual, en la noche del Sábado Santo. Información: Milagros Anto, o Padre Gonzalo. Los adultos que desean prepararse para los Sacramentos de Iniciación en inglés deben llamar la señora Beverly Kass, Directora de RCIA, al tel 973.229.1134, [email protected].

Domingo 21 de junio de 2015- XII Domingo Ordinario“Jesús les dijo: “¿Por qué tenían tanto miedo? ¿Aún no tienen fe?” Todos se quedaron espantados y se decían unos a otros: “¿Quién es éste, a quien hasta el viento y el mar obedecen?” Marcos 4:40-41

Jesús quiere que tengamos una fe madura. Además de reconocer la fuerza de su acción salvadora en los momentos de extraordinaria manifestación, sepamos también mantener la misma actitud creyente en aquellos momentos en los que nos cuesta reconocer su presencia. Jesús no nos abandona, está siempre con nosotros. Le tenemos tan cerca que ahora se nos ofrece bajo las humildes especies de pan y vino en un sublime y cercano misterio de amor.

Nueva Encíclica Papal El Papa Francisco publicó el jueves 18 de junio su encíclica “Laudato Si’ (Alabado Seas, en latín) sobre el cuidado de creación.” “Invito a acompañar este acontecimiento con una renovada atención a las situaciones de degradación ambiental, pero también de recuperación, en los propios territorios,” dice el Papa. El título “Laudato Si’” está tomado del Cántico de las Criaturas de San Francisco de Asís, el santo del que el Papa Francisco tomó su nombre. Será la segunda encíclica publicada en el pontificado de Francisco. La primera es Lumen Fidei, publicada el 5 de julio de 2013.

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Ministerios para la LiturgiaSon los diferentes servicios que se hacen necesarios para que las celebraciones litúrgicas sean vivas, participativas y solemnes.

Ministerio Musical. Es el ministerio de alabanza a Dios por medio del canto. Si quiere ser parte del coro en español, cantando o tocando algún instrumento, por favor comunicarse con nuestro Director Musical, Joaquín Díaz, 862.377.1699, [email protected]

Ministerio de Proclamadores de la Palabra. Si quiere ser proclamador de la Palabra o comentarista, por favor comunicarse con Elkin Vargas, 973.557.5459 [email protected]

Monaguillos. Los acólitos ayudan al Celebrante (Sacerdote) en el altar durante las misas dominicales, en las bodas y fiestas especiales del año. Son elegibles para este ministerio jóvenes, niños y niñas, desde el quinto año escolar hasta la escuela secundaria que hayan recibido la Primera Comunión, o que se estén preparando para recibirla. En este servicio, los jóvenes crecen en su vida de fe, al mismo tiempo que aprenden a servir a otros en la comunidad. Si está interesado en que su hijo(a) sirva en el Altar por favor comunicarse con las coordinadoras: Judith Navarro, 862.579 .0037 y Angelina Nuci, 973.866.8431, [email protected]

Ministros de la Eucaristía: Los ministros de la Eucaristía sirven a la comunidad durante las misas de la semana, fin de semana, domingos y días de fiesta, ayudando a distribuir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesucristo durante el rito de la comunión. Coordinador: Antonio y Guadalupe Xochipa, 973.861.5958

Quinceañeras En México y otros países de Latinoamérica, la celebración de la Quinceañera comienza con una Misa de agradecimiento. La quinceañera llega a la iglesia con sus padres, padrinos y la corte de honor (las damas y los chambelanes). Para más información por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo

Acompañamiento EspiritualPor favor solicitar una cita con el Padre Gonzalo para poder servirle. Este será un dialogo confidencial y en la presencia del Espíritu Santo. Si usted es bilingüe puede solicitar una cita con cualquiera de los cuatro frailes en la parroquia (Padres Frank, Richard o Joe). También puede hablar con Milagros Anto.

Bendición del Hogar, la Oficina y el CarroCon mucho gusto poder servirle. Es hacer presente a Dios en nuestro hogar, lugar de trabajo o vehículo. Por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo.

Clases de GEDClases de GED (General Equivalency Diploma) en nuestra Iglesia de Santa María - después de la Misa de español en el Centro Carnevale. Este examen es el equivalente al diploma de la escuela secundaria. Las Clases son en español. Información: Milagros Anto.

Preparación Matrimonial en español Ante todo les invitamos a HABLAR CON EL SACERDOTE, para acompañarlos en su decisión libre y madura. Esto evita trámites, tiempo y gastos innecesarios. Los requisitos son diferentes dependiendo de la situación de cada pareja. Información: Padre Gonzalo.

Visita y Sacramento de Unción de los EnfermosLos enfermos necesitan fortalecer y ser acompañados por su familia. La Iglesia es una Gran Familia. Permítanos organizar la visita semanal, para acompañar, dialogar, escuchar, compartir un tiempo con el enfermo o el adulto mayor que ya no puede venir solo a la Eucaristía. El o ella tiene derecho a vivir su fe en comunidad. Por favor comunicarse con Milagros Anto, el Padre Gonzalo, o Elkin Vargas, 973.557.5459, [email protected]

Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Confesión) En el año realizamos varias jornadas de Reconciliación (Confesión), especialmente en Cuaresma y Adviento. Todos los sábados a las 4:30 PM un sacerdote está disponible en el confesionario de la iglesia principal para escuchar su Confesión en inglés. Si desea confesarse en español, por favor hacer una cita con el Padre Gonzalo.

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía El rol del ministro de la Eucaristía puede también incluir el llevar la Comunión a los feligreses hospitalizados, personas mayores e incluso presidir algún servicio de Comunión. Este ministerio ofrece la oportunidad de servir a los hermanos (as) y es fuente de gracia para los ministros. Elkin Vargas, 973.557.5459, [email protected].

Ministros de la Hospitalidad - Ujieres Para nosotros en Santa María, el ministerio de la hospitalidad es muy importante. Nos esforzamos para que todas las personas se sientan bienvenidas a nuestra parroquia. Los ministros de la hospitalidad saludan a todos los que entran en la iglesia. Después de la misa los ujieres distribuyen los boletines y se aseguran que todo quede en orden. Ellos también ayudan a recoger la colecta semanal. Elkin Vargas, 973.557.5459, [email protected]

Visita de la Virgen Peregrina:Si desea llevar a casa por una semana la imagen de Nuestra Santísima Madre María para orar por las necesidades de su familia, nuestra parroquia, la Iglesia y el mundo, por favor reservar con Esther Avila, 317.501.3820.

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Escuela Católica de Santa María (Pre-Kinder a Grado Octavo)Nuestra Escuela de Santa María (St. Mary’s School) es una comunidad de fe conformada por nuestros alumnos, padres, maestros y frailes franciscanos. Nuestra misión es “educar a los niños en todos los aspectos de la vida, espiritual, emocional, social y académicamente, a través de los esfuerzos de colaboración de los maestros y los padres cuyas, vidas reflejen el mensaje del Evangelio.” Para mayor información por favor llamar al tel 973. 835.2010, o escribirle a la secretaria general, la señora Mary Anne Smith, [email protected]. También pueden solicitar la asistencia del padre Gonzalo. No permitan que el idioma sea una barrera para que sus hijos reciban una buena educación católica. ¡Comuníquense con nosotros!

Despensa de Comida de Santa María. Esta despensa gratuita de comida o Food Pantry es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia que ayuda a aproximadamente 175 familias a la semana (o sea aproximadamente 480 personas entre niños y adultos). Si usted o algún conocido necesita un mercado de emergencia, por favor visite nuestra despensa en 22 Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (en la parte baja del estacionamiento municipal) [email protected]. Puede llamar a Elkin Vargas: 973.557.5459

Próximos Eventos:

• Semana de Carnaval. Este es el evento más importante de la parroquia para recaudar fondos, este año será del 6 al 11 de julio. El viernes 10 será la NOCHE HISPANA. Si desea ser voluntario el viernes comuníquese con Milagros Anto. Si desea ser voluntario otros días por favor llena una forma en: http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/Ministry/Home%20Pages-620-Carnival/

• Domingo 26 de julio—Paseo al parque de atracciones Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom en Pennsylvania. Saldremos a las 7:30 AM (estacionamiento de la Iglesia de Santa María) y volveremos a las 9 PM. El precio incluye transportación y entrada al parque. Los niños menores de 2 años no pagan pero van sentados con sus padres. EL PRECIO es de $55 por persona. Fecha límite para pagar el domingo 12 de julio. Informes e inscripción con Nubia Tamayo al final de la Misa

Clases de InglésClases gratuitas de inglés todos los lunes y miércoles de 7:25 a 9 PM en el sótano del Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave, Pompton Lakes), de septiembre a diciembre y marzo a mayo. NO HAY clases en enero, febrero o en el verano. La última clase de este periodo será el lunes 25 de mayo.

El Centro de Consejería Pathways es una agencia sin ánimo de lucro dedicada al cuidado de la salud mental. Es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia. Ofrecemos una gran variedad de servicios de salud mental para familias, niños y todas las personas sin importar su religión, edad, raza, u orientación sexual. Las puertas están abiertas para todos los que necesitan consejería. Si usted o algún conocido necesita ayuda visítenos en: 16 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442 (al frente de la iglesia principal) o por favor llame a 973.835.6337 o visite la página web http://www.pathwayscounseling.org/. Si desea ayuda en español. Por favor pregunte por la consejera Betty Ortiz-Drace o envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected]

Clínica gratis en la Iglesia de Santa María. Todos los lunes de 7:30 a 9 PM un grupo de doctores y enfermeras voluntarios atienden las necesidades básicas de las personas que no cuentan con seguro medico. Ellos vienen del Hospital de San José en Paterson. No se necesita cita previa. La clínica se encuentra localizada en el sótano del Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave. Pompton Lakes, NJ) en el salón 003. Se cuenta con un intérprete al español.

Ministerio Pastoral de San Esteban en la Parroquia de Santa María – Saint Stephen Ministry ¿Tiene problemas familiares, o siente soledad? ¿Es usted nuevo(a) en el área? ¿Ha perdido a un ser querido? ¿Ha sido usted o un allegado diagnosticado(a) con cáncer? ¿Sufre de alguna enfermedad crónica? ¿Ha regresado del servicio militar? No importa por lo que está pasando, en nuestra parroquia tenemos la disponibilidad y los recursos para ayudarle. Este ministerio es bilingüe. Llame a Beverly Delleart, Directora del Ministerio Pastoral y Cuidado Cristiano de San Esteban, al 973.835.0374, ext. 113, [email protected]. Somos el Rostro de Cristo para aquellos que necesitan compañía. Todas las llamadas son confidenciales. No hay cargos monetarios previstos. Interesados en ser voluntarios en nuestro ministerio, por favor llamar al número antes mencionado. También puede comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo

¿Quiere ser un fraile franciscano?Debe ser soltero, tener entre los 21 y 45 años de edad; ser un ciudadano o residente permanente legal de los EE.UU.; tener buen estado de salud física y mental. ¡Imagínese en el hábito franciscano! Para más información en español, favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo, Director Asistente de Vocaciones de los Frailes Franciscanos (Provincia del Santo Nombre) a: Iglesia y Convento de Santa María. 17 Pompton Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442. Teléfono: 1.973.835.0374, ext. 702. Correo electrónico: [email protected]

Habrá un RETIRO FRANCISCANO DE DISCERNIMIENTO VOCACIONAL en español Del 28 al 30 de agosto de 2015 en nuestra casa de formación, Holy Name College, en Silver Spring, MD. (Se necesita inscripción). Informes e inscripciones con: el Padre Gonzalo

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FELICITACIONES

Los siguientes niños recibieron a Jesús en la Sagrada Eucaristía por primera vez el domingo 14 de junio. Diane Ángeles, Melanie Bara, Glerys Cortes Rodríguez , Uriel Cuevas Tirado, Joemi Gómez, Bryan Herrera, Alexis Jiménez, Sebastian Jiménez, Christhopher Daniel López, Stephanie López, Pablo Moya, Peter Moya, José Francisco Oliver, Anali Osorio, Laiza Peláez, Stephanie Pineda-Ortega, Julio Pinzón, Camila Ramírez, David Rojas-Rivera, Orlando Rojas- Rivera, Oswaldo Rojas, Diego Silva, Mabel Silva, Lindsey Soperanes, Justin Suazo, Maya Suazo, Evelyn Vargas Tirado, Emily Xochipa y Melina Ortiz. ¡Que ellos siempre celebren a Jesús Sacramentado en todo lo que hagan! Nuestro profundo agradecimiento por toda su dedicación a nuestras catequistas Angelina Nuci y Briana Gomez, y a nuestra directora Milagros Anto.

Agradecemos a Dios por la graduación de nuestra clase de octavo grado, el jueves 11 de junio. Felicitaciones a nuestros graduandos. ¡Que ellos siempre sean la Luz del Mundo y la Sal de la Tierra! La Parroquia y Escuela de Santa María siempre serán su casa. Gracias a la Señora Carol La Salle, nuestra principal, a todas las maestras y frailes que con tanta fe y dedicación han educado a nuestros niños.

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Journey 2015

Journey 2015 is a retreat weekend for women who have experienced Cornerstone at

St. Mary’s in the past. The mission of Journey is for women to build on their relationship with Christ through their community with others ~ this year we want to THRIVE along with you and build on our efforts to Dig Deep & Reach Out in our relationship with God and those around us.

When: October 2 - 4Where: St. Francis Retreat House in Easton, PATime: 5 pm Friday, 10/2 through lunch Sunday, 10/4 (about 1 pm)Cost: two room types (see brochure) at $185 and $200; $50 depositPlease see our brochure at the exits and lobby of the church or visit the Adult Faith Formation section on St. Mary’s website. For more information contact: Keri Cottingham: 973.224.6644 or [email protected]

Let’s THRIVE together in Christ’s name using prayer, activities, talks (including a guest speaker) and lots of fun. Availability on a first-come, first-served basis, the facilities are handicapped accessible. We can’t wait to hear from you!

At every funeral the Presider blesses the body of the deceased with holy water saying the words, “In the

waters of Baptism N. died with Christ and rose with him to new life. May he/she now share with him eternal glory.” Near the Baptismal font and the Paschal Candle we have placed a “Book of Life.” We invite anyone who would like to place the name of a dearly departed family member or friend to inscribe his/her name with any remembrance. It has been the Church’s custom to not only commend the dead to God at the time of their funeral, but also to support their loved ones with the prayers of the faith community and the hope of all those who have been promised future resurrection. As we continue this custom, let us remember all those who have gone before us and place them in the loving care of God, our Father.

Book of Life