St. Rose of Lima Church 312 Ridgedale Avenue East Hanover, New Jersey

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1 St. Rose of Lima Church 312 Ridgedale Avenue East Hanover, New Jersey Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time October 30, 2016 A big thank you to everyone who helped in any way with the car raffle. To Bruno Barillari who, with the Parish Council decided upon the car; to Jeanne Taylor who coordinated the ticket booth, to our staff who handled everything behind the scenes; to Adele Garafolo and Beverly Albanese who faithfully counted and reported on the ticket sales weekly; to the many volunteers who, with great devotion, sold tickets in the ticket booth; the volunteers who folded all the ticket stubs; to Mario Marrano who worked tirelessly for the last several weeks with Eddie O Connor and Anne Marie Gillespie selling tickets. Thanks to you our parishioners and our guests who returned their sold tickets. Due to the hard work and support of many I m thrilled to tell you we made a profit of $42, Congratulations to the winner of the car Susan Ricciardi. Last Friday evening I was delighted to be invited to a celebration at the Metropolitan Room in Newark to celebrate the retirement of the Newark Fire Chief, John Centanni. John is an amazing man. He and his family are active parishioners. His life is centered on faith, family, and dedication to duty. We wish John well in his retirement. Congratulations John and God bless you. As you are aware, last Thursday afternoon our thirty-six pilgrims returned from Italy. We had an amazing pilgrimage and we were blessed and privileged to be at many sites and holy places to follow in the footsteps of the saints and to receive graces and blessings from their example of Catholic living. Many months ago Alex encouraged me to write a letter to the Holy Father asking to concelebrate a private Mass with him in honor of my 25 th Anniversary to the priesthood. I mailed in the letter and never heard back from the Vatican. On Sunday, October 16 th, I had finished celebrating a beautiful Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis when my cell phone rang with a wonderful invitation from the Vatican. I was invited to concelebrate Mass with the Holy Father on Tuesday, October 18 th. My first thought I did not bring my best suit or my best alb and in fact, I didn t have my cassock. Not to be daunted our group bought me a beautiful alb which I will always treasure. I borrowed a cassock and I got my suit cleaned and pressed in a half an hour which is an amazing feat in Italy! On the Tuesday morning the Swiss Guard, having checked my paperwork, allowed me through and escorted me to Casa Santa Marta. Nine priests joined me. One was Argentinean, the other Vietnamese, the rest were priests from the Archdiocese of Rome. About forty lay people attended the Mass. It was a beautiful liturgy and after Mass the Holy Father spent several minutes with each of us. He congratulated me on my anniversary. We talked a little about World Youth Day in Poland and he asked me to pray for him. I sent him greetings from St. Rose and from the Diocese of Paterson. I don t have enough room to write about the entire pilgrimage but I will begin this week and complete my details of the pilgrimage next week. We arrived at Venice Airport at 3:00pm, after our flight which took us from Newark to Frankfurt and then a short 1 ½ hour flight to Venice. We met our tour operator Titiana and our bus driver Gianni and we drove the forty-five minutes to Padua. We toured the Shrine of St. Anthony and I celebrated Mass at the Basilica of St. Anthony. At the end of Mass, three of our pilgrims gave witness to their desire to visit the Shrine of St. Anthony. By 7:00pm we arrived at our hotel in Padua and enjoyed dinner at a charming local restaurant. We then returned to our hotel exhausted but happy and slept like babies. Next week I will complete the details of this amazing journey of faith. Deacon Andrew and Alex send their prayers and greetings to all of you. I m happy to report they re doing very well at the North American Seminary Father Owen

2 Sunday, October 30 th Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 People of the Parish Julia Catherine Reiner, Vera LaTorraca 9:00 Salvatore D Uva, Steven Schmitt 10:30 Melissa Ann Velardi, Maria & Guiseppe Mule 12:15 Maria Finelli, John Ferro 7:00 Ellen Louka, Carmine Giovanello Jr. Monday, October 31 st Weekday 9:00 Joseph & Marie Sardo Tuesday, November 1 st All Saints 7:00 Joseph Giordano, Cathy Burns 9:00 Vincent Caputo Sr., Josephine Riccio 12:10 Joseph Franchino, Pasquale & Maria Finelli 7:00pm Francisco Menza, Gianni Nicola Wednesday, November 2 nd The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) 9:00 Joseph F. & Agnes V. Casey, Rose Klemens 7:00pm Dolores Angelo Thursday, November 3 rd Weekday 9:00 Cesare & Josephine Prosperi, Maria & Gennaro Guanci 7:00pm Mass for Souls of Recently Deceased First Friday November 4th St. Charles Borromeo 9:00 Raymond Rosati (3rd Ann.), Sergio Ferreira First Saturday, November 5 th Weekday 9:00 Mass Intentions to the Blessed Mother Vigil 5:30 Rose Marucci, Dolores Angelo Sunday, November 6 th Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 People of the Parish Nancy Fieno, The Vecchiarello Family 9:00 Maria & Antonio Cunha, Biogio Giorgio 10:30 Lisa Vasallo, Patricia Martinez 12:15 Rachele Loprete (1st Ann.), Joan Jones (1st Ann.) 7:00 Bartolomeo Pasquale, Kathleen Papera Rosary Prayer Intentions for November Glorious Mysteries: For the souls in purgatory that they are lifted up into the Glory of Heaven. Sorrowful Mysteries: That Americans will choose a candidate strong on the dignity of life. Joyful Mysteries: That during this month of November we will give thanks to God for all the Saints. Luminous Mysteries: In thanksgiving for our beloved dead who has taught us our faith. Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 6th at 2:00am. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. TABERNACLE CANDLES For the week are offered in loving memory of: Sergio Ferreira From: Family & Friends We remember and give God thanks for our beloved dead especially: Pasquale Soldano Lawrence Busichio Congratulations to the Parents of our newly Baptized: Gerard Luke Norcia Michael John Norcia Zoey Lila Wickham BEREAVEMENT SESSIONS BEGIN Father Owen and Stephanie Politi will be starting the next bereavement group here at St. Rose. We will begin with a Mass on November 3rd at 7:00pm in the Church. The first bereavement session will be held on Monday, November 7th in Messina Hall (parish office). At the first session you will be given a calendar with the dates for bereavement sessions. If you have any questions or plan to come to these sessions, please Stephanie Politi at spoliti@saintroseoflimachurch.org Schedule for the Nov. 9:00am Sunday Mass: Our Sick: Nov. 6th 9:00am Mass Nov. 13 No 9:00am Mass Nov. 20th 9:00am Mass Nov. 27th No 9:00am Mass Please remember in your prayers those in our parish and community who are ill, especially Adrianna Monaco, Lena Raimo, Lillian Caruso, Fred Stickel, Tom Manna, Layla Morales and Manuela Granato R.C.I.A. Meetings will be held in the church office conference room at 8:00pm on Mondays 11/7, 11/14, 11/21,11/28 and 12/5. If you are an adult Catholic who has not received Holy Eucharist or Confirmation please join us. If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic please tell them about our program Holy Day of Obligation All Saints Tuesday, November 1st Masses will be at: 7:00am, 9:00am 12:10pm, 7:00pm

3 CONFIRMATION NEWS 9th Grade: The next class night is Sunday, Nov.6th. Students are to arrive no later than 5:30pm through the main school lobby doors. Ms. Mangione s class will be the leaders of prayer at the 7pm Confirmation Mass this week. 10th Grade: The next 10th grade event will be Sunday, November 6th from 10:15am 12:00pm. This will be your first of two 2nd and 10th Grade Buddy Events. Please arrive through the gym lobby doors no later than 10:15am. YOUTH CENTER Next Youth Group TBA FOLLOW ME What does your relationship with Christ look like? Jesus calls us to be more than simply believers he calls us to be his disciples and his friends. The Gospel of John shows us that God became like us; he became a man so that we could become like him and grow closer to him. Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ. We will meet for 4 weeks to view an engaging video presentation by Dr. Edward Sri, followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. You are invited to join us for Follow Me, on the following dates: Wednesday, 9:30am, Cafeteria, Nov. 2nd. Thursday, 7:00pm, Cafeteria, Nov. 3rd. Register: Call Deacon Vin and Peggy pegleo5@gmail.com. Fr. Owen announces his next pilgrimage for 2017 Travel to Spain, Fatima, Lisbon, Portugal Are you interested in making a spiritual pilgrimage to mark the centennial of the apparitions in Fatima and visiting beautiful sites in Spain? Travel to Santiago De Compostela (The burial site of St. James), Fatima and The Shrines of Portugal, June 21 July 1, 2017 with Fr. Owen and St. Rose of Lima Parish, E. Hanover, New Jersey. If interested, please first contact Great Experiences, Anne Breslin at or at greatexinc@verizon.net, Mrs. Stephanie Politi at spoliti@saintroseoflimachurch.org or at Limited spots available! Brochures in parish office. Life in the Spirit Series 7 sessions, Thursday evenings, 7:00 9:00 PM, beginning October 27 (Fr. Mariusz & Sr. Jane Culligan, SC): This series serves as an introduction to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. Over a seven-week span, participants learn what it means to be baptized in the Spirit and will journey through sessions based on the following themes: God s Love; Salvation; The New Life; Receiving God s Gift; Praying for Baptism in the Holy Spirit; Growth; and Transformation in Christ. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. Please join in prayer today at 2:45pm with Chris Virginio on this the 5th Sunday of the month. Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 9th in the Church beginning with the Rosary at 7pm St. Rose Youth Ministry annual Halloween Party was held on Tuesday, October 25th in the Youth Center..Mummy contest, costume contest, decorations, music and food were enjoyed by all. Special thanks to chaperones Ramona Borgo and Lisa Martino for all your help!

4 ++ The Parish belongs to all of us, and only through the parish community can we achieve our goals. The Challenge is Ours!!! OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS October 23, 2016 Sunday Masses $ 9,66000 Loose Checks $ 1, Loose Cash $ 1, Total Sunday Collection $ 11, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO IS SACRIFICING TO HELP US MEET OUR FINANCIAL COMMITMENT. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR LOVING HEARTS. WE ENCOURAGE ALL OUR PARISHONERS TO USE THE TITHING ENVELOPES AND HELP US TO MEET OUR GOAL OF $13,500 Thank You Fr. Owen, assisted by Alex celebrates Mass for the pilgrims in St. Peter s in the Vatican. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #6504 Today, Oct. 30th at 2:45pm the Rosary will be prayed. All are welcome. Nov. 14th at 6:30pm Mass for Deceased Brothers Nov. 21st Pride in Priests Dinner I ve learned that when you re in love, it shows. FOOD PANTRY Thanks to your generous donations we are able to help many people that come to our Food Pantry. The pantry will now be opened on the 2 nd and 4 th Saturday of every month. The pantry is in need of household cleaning supplies, detergent, paper towels, canned tomatoes, coffee, rice, canned fruit, snacks, crackers The next time the food pantry will be open is Saturday, November 12th from 10:00-11:30am. If you have any questions or concerns, please Isabella Francis at Isabellafrancis2@gmail.com. Our closing Mass for our pilgrimage to Italy was held in Rome in the Basilica of St. Augustina in the chapel of St. Monica. Fr. Owen celebrating a private Mass for the pilgrams in a chapel in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy. Fr. Owen picking the winning car raffle ticket. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Ricciardi.

5 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER The children in the Pre-Kindergarten class were learning how to make a graph. We asked the children what their favorite color was and we created a graph out of these results. Another group activity that the children always find exciting was building! Look at the fabulous structure they created while using wooden blocks of all shapes and sizes. The children in the Preschool classes learned about spiders. They played several games including throwing cotton balls onto a spider web to see what it was like when an insect flies into a spider web and cannot get out. They discussed many facts about spiders and the differences between spiders and insects. The children were also visited by a parent who is a fireman. He showed the children all of the gear a fireman needs to be safe in a fire. The children enjoyed trying on all of the equipment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! For all those who will not be at the December 11th Jubilee luncheon, the following weekend, December 17th and 18th, there will be a meet and greet with refreshments after every Mass and an opportunity to extend your congratulations to Fr. Owen. Dear Families, Welcome to the Religious Ed Program Our class will meet from 9:45 11:45am. Parents who arrive before 11:45 for pickup, please proceed to the cafeteria. The lobby doors will be opened by 11:45 for dismissal. If you have not yet registered your child(ren) we continue to accept registrations: Oct. 30 Cycle 1 Grade 8 Claudette Casile Intelligent and articulate mother of 2 known to Father Owen with previous experience in banking and administration, seeks a position in the East Hanover area. Please call direct for further information, Isabella

6 PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Office: Fax: PARISH EMERGENCY NUMBER Website: In case of a TRUE EMERGENCY, death or funeral, after office hours, please call and press 2 to reach Father Owen or Father Matthew immediately Pastor Fr. Owen B Moran Ext 114 omoran@saintroseoflimachurch.org Parochial Vicar Fr. Matthew Kranc Ext 125 fr.matthew@saintroseoflimachurch.org Transitional Deacons Rev. Mr. Michal Rybinski michal.rybinski@outlook.com Rev. Mr. Andrew Burns aburns@pnac.org Permanent Deacon Deacon Vincent Leo tvleo@carroll.com Seminarians Mr. Alex Nevitt 2nd Year Theology, North American College, Rome wnevitt@gmail.com Mr. Kamil Kiszka St. Rose of Lima kiszkakamil@gmail.com Pastor Emeritus Msgr. William McCarthy retired and not in residence Parish Staff Mrs. Gretchen Turner Business Manager Ext 115 gturner@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mr. Diego Badilla Music Director Ext 157 dbadilla@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Karen Cunningham Bookkeeper Ext 129 kcunningham@saintroseoflimachurch.org Ms. Cathleen Seborowski Parish Secretary Ext 128 cseborowski@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Angela Burns Parish Secretary Ext 152 aburns@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Anne Marie Gillespie Trustee Mrs. Jeanne Taylor Mr. William Nevitt Trustee Parish Council President Saint Rose Pre-School Mrs. Lorie Agrifolio Director of ECC lagrifolio@stroseacad.org Mrs. Carol Freeman Administrative Assistant cfreeman@stroseacad.org (Pre-School/Pre-K) Faith Formation Mrs. Stephanie Politi Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries spoliti@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Bernadette Caponegro Director of Religious Education bcaponegro@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Gina Liebhauser Ass t Coordinator of Religious Ed reled@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Tanya D Souza Assistant to Coordinator of tdsouza@saintroseoflimachurch.org Pastoral Ministries and D.R.E. Ms. Lisa Paradiso Assistant Coordinator of Confirmation lparadiso@saintroseoflimachurach.org and Youth Ministry Mrs. M. Kelly Robertazzi Youth Ministry and Confirmation krobertazzi@saintroseoflimachurch.org Assistant SACRAMENTS Baptism We celebrate the sacrament of Baptism most Sundays. Parents are welcome to have the Baptism celebrated either at a week-end Mass or at the Liturgy of Baptism at 1:15. To make arrangements for Baptism please call Father Owen or Fr. Matthew. Godparents must be confirmed and be active members of the church and attend Mass regularly. Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 8:15 8:45 and 4:45 5:15 (or by appointment with Fr. Owen or Fr. Matthew). Sacrament of Marriage Please contact Fr. Owen or Fr. Mathew and set up an appointment. Any Catholic couple needs approximately a year to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage, which includes sessions with the Priest celebrating the marriage and attendance at Pre-Cana conferences. Sacrament of the Sick / Hospital Visits At St. Rose we are strongly committed to the spiritual care of the sick. Because of privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes are not allowed to release the patient s religious affiliation. Therefore, we must depend on families of our sick parishioners to inform us of their whereabouts and condition. Please notify the parish office of any need for a home or hospital visit. RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for people who seek full initiation in the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, which are received at Easter Vigil. For information, please contact Fr. Owen or Fr. Matthew at the parish office. PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Miraculous Medal Novena Following 9am Mass on Saturday Adult Choir Rehearsal Mondays 9:30am or Wednesdays 8:00pm Devotion to Padre Pio Following the 9am Mass on Friday Knights of Columbus 2 nd & 4 th Monday at 8pm in Labrecque Hall Right to Life Anne Marie Gillespie amgillespie@optonline.net Rosary Altar Society 1 st Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in church Secular Franciscan Order - Second Saturday after 9am Mass Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament Tues. & Wed 8am 8pm First Saturday Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima Following 9am Mass Bereavement PARISH GENERAL INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE HOURS - Our clergy and staff will be happy to assist you during the following hours: Monday Friday 9am - 3pm New Parishioners - We welcome those who have recently moved to the area. If you would like to be part of the St. Rose of Lima family, please call the parish office to register. Bulletin Deadline Please kindly submit all bulletin materials to Angela (aburns@saintroseoflimachurch.org) at the parish office, Please note that in order for articles to be published in next week s bulletin they need to be submitted no later than 10a.m. of the prior Tuesday. Mass Intentions Please come into the office or call during regular office hours.