225 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069

Parish Office: (908) 756-6524 Email: parish@stmaryswatchung.org

Website: www.stmaryswatchung.org www.facebook.com/stmaryswatchung

Saint Mary’s Church - Stony Hill

Roman Catholic Church

Sept. 18, 2016

25th Sunday in

Ordinary Time

SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00 pm

SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am

DAILY MASS (Mon-Sat): 7:00 am (except 1st Friday)

FIRST FRIDAYS: 12:10 p.m. & 7:00 pm Morning Prayers and the Rosary prayed daily at 8:40 am

HOLY DAY MASSES: VIGIL: 7:30 pm DAY: 7:00 am, 12:10 pm & 7:30 pm

Bereavement Group Cheryl Gatti 908-285-0330

Book Club Volunteer needed! Call parish office

Cemetery Sales Dick Dorsi 908-380-3321

Cemetery Concerns Pat Manfredonia 908-756-6524

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Lynn Biviano 908-822-2337

Covenant Committee Florence Larkin 908-757-4029

Fifty-Five + Group Pat Dorsi 908-917-5709

Finance Committee Nancy Finn 908-756-6524

nancy@stmaryswatchung.org

Food Pantry Mary Ann & Tony Pangi 732-764-0264

Food for the Needy (SHIP) Bob Palasits 908-757-5728

Knights of Columbus Richard Blundin 732-371-1093

koc@stmaryswatchung.org

Laudato Sί Study Group Michael Rotolo 201-826-6246

michael.rotolo1@gmail.com

Liturgical Ministries Peter D’Angelo 908-963-0436

deacon@stmaryswatchung.org

Making Music - Roseann Sicola 908-755-2853

Praying Twice makemusic@stmaryswatchung.org

Moms & Tots Paige Jasaitis 908-753-0443

Morning Prayer Group Mary Cooper 908-561-0854

Music Ministry Suzanne Gallic 908-605-0097

Pro Life Anthony Ingrassia, Jr. 732-735-8843

RCIA/Adult Ed Anthony Pangi 732-764-0264

a.pangi@aol.com

Religious Ed. Grade K-6 Catherine Cooney 908-756-6524

Religious Ed. Grade 7-8 Sherry Hudzik 908-668-4868

& Confirmation Program lsbs383@gmail.com

St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen Sheryl Szlosek 908-616-2697

Stewardship Committee Beth Mattiassi 908-561-0993

Youth Ministry Tina Kelly 908-756-6524

PARISH ORGANIZATION LEADERS

Very Rev. Brian J. Nolan, D. Min., Pastor 908-756-6524 ext. 12; pastor@stmaryswatchung.org

Rev. Msgr. Eugene Prus, Weekend Assistant

Deacon Peter D’Angelo deacon@stmaryswatchung.org

Frank Capobianco, Parish Buildings & Grounds building@stmaryswatchung.org

Catherine Cooney, Director of Religious Education 908-756-6524 ext. 16; ccooney@stmaryswatchung.org

Richard Dorsi, Cemetery Sales 908-380-3321; cemetery@stmaryswatchung.org

Nancy Finn, Director of Development 908-756-6524 ext. 14; nancy@stmaryswatchung.org

Suzanne Gallic, Director of Music suzannegallic@gmail.com

Pat Manfredonia, Parish Bookkeeper 908-756-6524 ext. 17; patm@stmaryswatchung.org

Susan Minogue, Organist sminogue37@gmail.com

Nancy Stoll, Parish Secretary 908-756-6524 ext. 10; parish@stmaryswatchung.org

PARISH STAFF

A warm welcome is extended to all who come to St. Mary’s-Stony Hill to join together in this community of worship and praise to Almighty God. We are grateful to our faithful parishioners and welcome our neighbors and guests who visit us occasionally. We want you to know that you are always welcome! All parishioners should be registered with the parish office. Please notify the parish if you change your address or move out of the parish. Certificates of eligibility to sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation will be given only to registered parishioners who are active and practicing Catholics.

We offer religious education for children of registered parishioners, who attend public school grades 1-8. In addition, preparation for the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation is also provided for students who attend Catholic schools. Please check our website or contact the Office of Religious Education for information.

Due to privacy laws, we are no longer notified when parishioners are admitted to local hospitals. We are happy to visit sick or homebound parishioners when requested by family members. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Emergency sick calls can be made at anytime by calling the parish office and selecting “9”. Please only use this option for genuine emergencies requiring a priest.

Baptism: 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY: 12:15 pm—Arrangements must be made through the parish office at least one month in advance. Parents must be registered parishioners; sponsors must be practicing Catholics in good standing. If sponsors are from other parishes, a letter of good standing from their pastor is required. Reconciliation: SATURDAY: 3:00-3:45 pm. Also by appointment. Confessional in foyer. Marriage: Please contact the parish office for an appointment at least one year in advance of the planned wedding date. Additional information is available on our parish website: www.stmaryswatchung.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

MASS SCHEDULE

SACRAMENTS

WELCOME!

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

From the Office of Religious Education Religious Ed. Classes begin this week as follows:

Sunday, Sept. 25th: 10-11 am Monday, Sept. 26th: 7-8 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 28: 4-5 pm

7th & 8th Grade Parents and Students: There is a MANDATORY meeting of all 7th & 8th grade parents and students on Monday, September 26th at 7 p.m. in the Church. Please be sure your child is registered and accounts are current, before this time.

Making Music Praying Twice Fall/Advent Session

Are you looking for a way to share your faith with your little ones in a fun and interactive way? Join us for Making Music Praying Twice, music and movement for the Catholic child ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver, now in our 7th year at St. Mary's. Sing, dance, play and pray with your children! Registration is now open for the Session which begins on September 19 and runs 10 classes to December 13. Classes are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10am in the Parish Center. Contact Roseann Sicola at 908-938-6453 or makemusic@stmaryswatchung.org for tuition and registration information.

SENIORS OF ST. MARY’S: All parishioners ages 55+ are invited to join our dynamic senior group. Our meetings are on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center. Members of our group describe themselves as “feisty, active, intelligent, generous and fun”. On Thursday, September 22nd, the movie The Letters will be shown. This movie is about the work and spiritual struggles of St. Teresa of Calcutta, our newest Saint. All parishioners are invited to attend this viewing in the Parish Center beginning at 10:15 am. For more information, please contact Pat Dorsi at (908) 917-5709.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

MONDAY, September 19, 2016 Saint Januarius 7:00 a.m. Mass

8:40 a.m. Rosary and Morning Prayers

TUESDAY, September 20 Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon

7:00 a.m. Mass 8:40 a.m. Rosary and Morning Prayers

7:00 p.m. Stewardship Meeting

WEDNESDAY, September 21 Saint Matthew 7:00 a.m. Mass

8:40 a.m. Rosary & Morning Prayers 6:00-9:00 p.m. SAT Prep Class

THURSDAY, September 22 7:00 a.m. Mass

8:40 a.m. Rosary and Morning Prayers 10:00 a.m. Seniors Meeting

FRIDAY, September 23 Saint Pius of Pietrelcina

7:00 a.m. Mass 8:40 a.m. Rosary and Morning Prayers

SATURDAY, September 24 7:00 a.m. Mass

8:40 a.m. Rosary and Morning Prayers 4:00 p.m. Mass

SUNDAY, September 25 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass

10:00 a.m. Religious Education: Classes Begin 11:15 a.m. Mass

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Since Fr. Carroll’s retirement last July, I have had time to reflect on the daily Mass schedule. As a result, there will be a slight readjustment to the daily Mass schedule beginning October 1st:

Monday through Thursday at 7:00 a.m. Friday at 12:10 p.m. Saturday at 7:00 a.m.

There will be a monthly Holy Hour on the First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

First Friday Masses at 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

(The weekend Mass Schedule remains unchanged.)

7th/8th Grade

mailto:makemusic@stmaryswatchung.org

St. Mary’s-Stony Hill, Watchung

Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!

Week of September 10-11 (Excludes WeShare):

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “No servant can serve two masters. He will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (wealth).” Lk. 16:13 Is money a “god” that you put before God? Giving money to support the Church and other charity is a pillar of our Faith, just like attending Mass every Sunday and participating in parish ministry. Giving money frees us from being a slave to money and increases our dependence on God and to trust that He will provide all that we need.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP “Journey through Grief” our parish bereavement support group will begin on Thursday, October 27th at 7PM in the Parish Center. We meet for six consecutive Thursday evenings (skipping Thanksgiving Day). The group is open to all who are grieving the loss of a loved one (family member or friend). There is no cost, but we do ask you to register. Please contact Cheryl Gatti via phone at 908-285-0330 or via email at cgatti4712@aol.com to sign up.

BABY SHOWER FOR THE CENTER FOR GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Join us for a Baby Shower at St. Mary’s-Stony Hill, on Sunday, October 2nd at 12:15 p.m. (immediately following the 11:15 a.m. Mass). Refreshments will be served in the Parish Center. ALL ARE WELCOME! Gift Cards are the perfect present. (The Center purchases identical gifts for all

new Moms in an effort to be fair.) Cash donations are also accepted and appreciated.

RCIA/ADULT FAITH FORMATION If you are considering becoming a Catholic or if you are Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, we invite you to join our RCIA/Adult Faith Formation program. Please contact Anthony Pangi at 732-764-0264 or a.pangi@aol.com for more information about this program.

THANK YOU TO THE GARDEN CLUB! We extend a warm thank you to the Watchung Garden Club, who work to keep our Fatima garden so beautiful. Through their efforts the flowers have been watered, weeded and pruned. We have all enjoyed the beauty of the garden through the

spring and summer months! Thank you for sharing your talents with your St. Mary's family.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER We offer our sincere sympathy to the families of Deacon Jack Ivers, Adelaide Grech and Paul Gaglioti who died recently. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in God’s peace.

2016

Weekly Offering $8,089

Peter’s Pence $2,280

2015

Weekly Offering $8,847

Peter’s Pence $2,672

Father James Carroll Father Carroll is doing very well at his new residence. If you’d like to visit with him, please note that the street address is slightly different than the mailing address. For GPS purposes, please use: 85 NJ-17 South, Allendale, NJ. If you’d like to mail him a letter or a card, the direct mailing address for Father Carroll is: Allendale Community for Senior Living, 85 Harreton Rd., Allendale, NJ 07401, Attn: Fr. James Carroll, Carleton Ct., 35A. We will continue to provide updates as we receive information. As always, please keep him in your prayers.

Pray for our Catechists:

- Pope Francis

September 18, 2016

MASS

READER EUCHARISTIC MINISTER

ALTAR SERVER

Saturday 4:00pm

S. Rienzi M. L. DiRosa A. Fennelly T. Opalewski G. Wise

P. & B. Przybylski

Sunday, 7:30am

J. McDonald

V. Bannon E. & P. Mauceri

Open

9:00am M. Santucci M. & M. Christian Sr. A. Cooper

R. V. Lesaca G. Szurick

11:15am M. L. Bujalski

G. & M. Biesiadecki P. D’Angelo

F. Salas N. Villa B. Wahlers

Sept. 24 - 25

TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNING

September 16 - 22 Joseph Martin Angeleri

Rolando Ablan Agapito Aquino Joseph M. Angeleri Eloy Bello Rose Bello Buono David Bestwick Anthony Addario Annabella Biondo Anda Braun Diane Brown Genna Camiolo Marion Caparaso Brian Carpenter Lorena D’Amato Calvin David Bishop John Flesey Gregory Frisoli Denise Gilmartin Barbara Giordano Jennifer Gonzalez Robert Gonzalez Andrew Greiwe Anthony Gottlick

Eric Hartman Hans Hendriks Federico Jarantilla Doris Kratson Donna Kugelman Eric LeGrand Anthony Leone Veronica March Kesla Marie Martinez Daniel McCaffrey Grace Mitchell Brenda Mittenhuber Clare Murphy John Oborne Donna Palardy Concetta Palasits Rolando Severino Karen Shanahan Rose Simone Frank Skopowski Bessie Sullivan Marie Summa Emma Szanicz

PRAY FOR Those in the Military… May God bless you for your service:

Joseph Butrico, L.Cpl. USMC Michael F. Hogan, Corp. USM Pvt. David Lavery, USMC Edward Paul Louis, USA Eric Marsjanik, USN Eric Merkle, USAF Capt. Jason Milbrandt, USMC Chaplain Robert Monagle, USAF Sgt. Patrick Noll USMC P.F.C. Clifton Sallach Pvt. Jonathan Sims, Natl Gd. Daniel Szurick, 1st Lt USMC Major John Voorhees, USA

For The Week

MONDAY, September 19, 2016

Saint Januarius Readings: Prv. 3:27-34/Lk. 8:16-18

7:00 a.m. Joe Laurent

TUESDAY, September 20 Saint Andrew KimTae-gon

Readings: Prv. 21:1-6, 10-13/Lk. 8:19-21

7:00 a.m. John Waldron

WEDNESDAY, September 21

Saint Matthew Readings: Eph. 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt. 9:9-13

7:00 a.m. Stephen Dragon

THURSDAY, September 22

Readings: Eccl. 1:2-11/Lk. 9:7-9

7:00 a.m. Rita Andriola

FRIDAY, September 23 Saint Pius of Pietrelcina

Readings: Eccl. 3:1-11/Lk. 9:18-22

7:00 a.m. Friederike Juette

SATURDAY MORNING, September 24

Readings: Eccl. 11:9-12:8/Lk. 9:43b-45

7:00 a.m. Dr. Bernard Kulkoski

SATURDAY EVENING, September 24

Vigil of the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Am. 6:1a, 4-7/1 Tm. 6:11-16/Lk. 16:19-31 4:00 p.m. Alicia Aguinaldo

SUNDAY, September 25

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Am. 6:1a, 4-7/1 Tm. 6:11-16/Lk. 16:19-31 7:30 a.m. For the Intentions of Marci & Matthew Lippitt 9:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 11:15 a.m. Guy Buonpane

“The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones…” - Lk. 16:10

A time to heal... Let us pray for the sick:

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Sharing the Gospel

Jesus wants you to be honest. When you tell lies, your friends will not be able to trust you. Tell the truth. If you find a wallet, bring it to the police station. If you see someone drop some money, pick it up and give it back to them. If someone left a jacket or toy on the playground, don’t take it. Turn it in to “lost and found.” When you are honest with small things, people will see that you can be trusted with bigger things, too.