Saint Ann Church A Roman Catholic Community Served by Capuchin Franciscan Friars

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1 Saint Ann Church A Roman Catholic Community Served by Capuchin Franciscan Friars Parish Office 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ Monday Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm Closed on Sunday Tel: , Fax: Emergency: Pastor Fr Remo DiSalvatore, OFM, Cap, Parochial Vicar Fr Charley Hanley OFM Cap Telephone/Text: 1(848) Music Director Jeremy Beck Faith Formation Director Barbara Migliori Director of RCIA Cheryl M James Secretary Niki C. Hughes Business Manager Martha Gonzalez Property Manager Kenneth Butka Trustees Eileen Valentino & Felix Gonzalez Parish Council churchofstannhobokennj@gmail.com Lisa DelValle President; Staci Zegler Vice-President Karen Platt Secretary Chris DeFilippis, Joyce Heyer, Tiffany Kane, Michael Malba, Nicole Peters, Vito Zarrillo Hoboken Catholic Academy Matthew McGrath, Principal (201) Holy Name Society Meet First Tuesday after the First Sunday, monthly at 7pm Padre Pio Group Meet First Friday of every month at 7pm St. Ann Guild Meet the Last Wednesday of every month September 09, 2018 Twenty-Third Sunday Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of Saint Ann Parish, are guided by the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that each person may be able to experience love, forgiveness, unity and spiritual peace and then, share this experience to those most in need. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 9:00am First Saturday of the Month 4:00pm Fox Hill 5:00pm Vigil Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am (Italian), 10:30am 12noon, 7:00pm Monday Friday: 7:00am Wednesday: 6:00pm Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:40pm Saint Anthony & Miraculous Medal Novenas 7:00pm Mass and Saint Ann Novena Adoration, Holy Days & Holidays: As Announced Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturday at 4:15pm- 4:45pm or call the Parish Office to make an appointment to celebrate the Sacrament. Sacrament of Baptism Upon the birth of their child, parents are asked to contact the Parish Office for orientation and to register for the required Parents and Godparents Baptismal Preparation Session. The sessions are held on the 2 nd Saturday of the month at 10:30am in the Church. Baptisms are celebrated at 1:00pm on the first and third Sundays of the month following the 12noon Mass. Sacrament of Marriage Couples must be registered, active members of the parish and are asked to begin preparation at least one year prior to the planned wedding date. It is advisable for couples to contact the Parish Office before other arrangements are made for the Wedding Day. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick/Visitation of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick is available to seriously ill members of our Parish either at home or in the hospital. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. For legal reasons, many hospitals no longer inform parishes when a hospitalized parishioner would like a parish visit. Please contact the Parish Office of any homebound persons who would like to receive Holy Communion regularly. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a rite in the Church for adults to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. If you or someone you know would like to become a Catholic, please contact the Parish Office. Parish Registration We welcome you to the Saint Ann Parish Family and invite you to register with us by filling out a form either by contacting our Parish Office or on the website. Parish Registration is required for Baptisms, Religious Education Programs and to attend Hoboken Catholic Academy. We urge all parishioners to make regular use of the envelopes. If you are moving from the Parish, please notify the Parish Office.

2 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, September 10 Labor Day 7:00am Gilda Sivo Tuesday, September 11 7:00am Victims of 9/11 Wednesday, September 12 7:00am Maria DelViscio 7:00pm Steve & Dottie Cappiello Thursday, September 13 7:00am Carol Ann Giambona Friday, September 14 7:00am Regina Pietropaolo Mecca Saturday, September 15 4:00pm (Fox Hill) Morris Facchini 5:00pm James JJ Corrado Sunday, September 16 Twenty-Fourth Sunday, Ordinary Time 7:30am Ruth Cahill 9:00am Saverio & Anna Cardillo 10:30am John Mastromauro 12:00pm Nicolo Uva 7:00pm Pietra & Giovanna Soriano MEMORIALS Sanctuary Lamp IMO, Rosemarie Dellaporte Blessed Mother Special Intention, Lorraine Ratajeck Saint Anthony IMO, Anthony Puccio Immaculate Heart of Mary IMO, Denise Petraco Madonna Dei Martiri IMO, Rose DeGennaro Our Lady of Mount Carmel IMO, Rosemarie Dellaporte Sacred Heart IMO, Victims of 9/11 Saint Clare In Thanksgiving, Dolores Puccio Saint Francis Special Intention, Capuchin Franciscan Friars Saint Gerard Special Intention Saint Giacomo IMO, Paolina Stefano Saint Joseph IMO, Joseph Pick Saint Lucy IMO, Joseph Iervolino Saint Michael Special Intention, Fr Remo DiSalvatore OFM Cap Saint Pio IMO, Nicolo Uva PARISH INFORMATION WEEKLY COLLECTIONS September 02, 2018 Weekly Collection $ 3, Online Giving $ 3, Total Weekly Collection $ 6, Church of Central & Eastern Europe $ 1, Poor Box $ Make your weekly donation convenient CLICK LINK at WE MADE the CHANGE to ONLINE GIVING...HAVE YOU?? Saint Ann provides ONLINE GIVING, a safe and convenient way to make a one time donation or weekly contributions, taking the place of envelopes, Are you traveling for work? Juggling a hectic schedule? ONLINE GIVING is for YOU! To begin, please visit: click the ONLINE GIVING icon and follow the links. Your contribution will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account it really is that EASY and it KEEPS GOD at the TOP of your giving list, especially when dealing with hectic schedules; it s one more item to cross off your TO DO list! MAKE the CHANGE!! THANK YOU for SUPPORTING the CHURCH in CENTRAL and EASTERN EUROPE Thank you for your generous contributions last week to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe! As a parish, we collected $1,019 to help restore the Church and build th in over 25 countries. If you missed the collection, please visit and click the How to Give link in the left column. #BuildtheChurch The CATHOLIC UNIVERSTIY of AMERICA (CUA) SECOND COLLECTION September 8th/9th The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church. Located in Washington DC and founded in 1887, CUA students are offered an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. The second collection this weekend will be for Catholic University of America, CUA. The funds collected underwrite scholarships to assist financially deserving students in completing their education in over 50 disciplines. Your support will enable Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. To donate online and to learn more, please go to:

3 FEAST of the EXALTATION of the HOLY CROSS EVENING of PENANCE & PRAYER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14th ARCHDIOCESE of NEWARK Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, CSsR. invites all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark to an Evening of Penance and Prayer on Friday, September 14th at 7:30pm, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ. This evening is in reparation for and healing of all those impacted by the abuse crisis, particularly the victims and all of us that make up the Body of Christ. Cardinal Tobin is asking that we all participate in this evening and is encouraging ALL to make it a day of fast and abstinence. LET S PARTICIPATE as both a PARISH and members of our CATHOLIC FAITH FAMILY!! STIGMATA of SAINT FRANCIS Feast Day Monday September 17th Monday, September 17th is the Feast Day of the Sacred Stigmata of Saint Francis. The Saint Francis of Assisi Order of Secular Franciscans (OFS) invite ALL to a talk focusing on a Franciscan topic on this Feast of the Stigmata, 7pm at St. Francis Church, 308 Jefferson Street...ALL ARE WELCOME!! The EXALTATION of the HOLY CROSS Feast Day Early in the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ s life. She razed the second-century Temple of Aphrodite, which was built over the Savior s tomb, and her son built the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher. During the excavation, workers found three crosses. Legend has it that the one on which Jesus died was identified when its touch healed a dying woman. The cross immediately became an object of veneration. At a Good Friday celebration in Jerusalem toward the end of the fourth century, according to an eyewitness, the wood was taken out of its silver container and placed on a table together with the inscription Pilate ordered placed above Jesus head: Then all the people pass through one by one; all of them bow down, touching the cross and the inscription, first with their foreheads, then with their eyes; and, after kissing the cross, they move on. To this day, the Eastern Churches, Catholic and Orthodox alike, celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on the September 14 th, the anniversary of the basilica s dedication. The feast entered the Western calendar in the seventh century after Emperor Heraclius recovered the cross from the Persians. According to the story, the emperor intended to carry the cross back into Jerusalem himself, but was unable to move forward until he took off his imperial garb and became a barefoot pilgrim. Ref: Devotion of the Month for September OUR LADY OF SORROWS The Church dedicates the month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows. This devotion recalls the Blessed Virgin Mary s spiritual martyrdom in virtue of her perfect union with the Passion of Christ. This was her role in salvation history and what merited her place as the spiritual Mother of all Christians, symbolically depicted by a single sword or seven swords, piercing Mary's suffering heart, as foretold in Simeon's prophecy. Traditionally the Church meditates on the "Seven Sorrows" of our Blessed Mother: the prophecy of Simeon; the Holy Family's flight into Egypt; the loss of the Child Jesus for three days; the meeting of Mary and Jesus as he carried his cross; Jesus' crucifixion and death; Jesus' sacred body taken down from the cross; and Jesus' burial. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is September 15th. Mary most sorrowful, Mother of Christians, pray for us. Virgin most sorrowful, pray for us. Remembering September 11th A time for healing &forgiveness Tuesday marks 17 years since experiencing the twin towers at the World Trade Center fall, the Pentagon burst into flames and an airliner crash into a field in Pennsylvania. The scenes were both heartbreaking and horrific and, yet as terrible, sinful and evil as this attack was (or any attack like it), it is important that we keep in mind the words from Luke s Gospel: Stop judging, and you will not be judged. Stop condemning, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. - Luke 6:37 Sometimes, it s next to impossible to forgive someone, especially in those situations in which a horrible sin has been committed. God s entire relationship with us is based on love and mercy and forgiveness, God will go to the ends of the earth to seek and save the lost. People who can execute something as horrendous as a massive terror attack have lost their way, yet God loves them; He longs to bring them into His kingdom. He yearns for them to turn away from their sins and find the mercy that is open to everyone. Closer to home, we may be struggling to forgive someone who has hurt us. It could be a devastating wound or a minor snub. But no matter how much or how little it hurts, God asks us to do our best to forgive. TODAY, as we remember, let s imitate our heavenly Father. Let s make a list of the relationships in our life that may be wounded or broken, and ask Him for the grace to forgive and for the grace to take one step closer to mercy. Every step counts! Father, help me to let go of my hurts and my resentments. Help me to bring peace and reconciliation where there is hurt and division.

4 SCRIPTURAL REFLECTION September 09, 2018 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him? (James 2:5) What is more important being rich in faith or rich in possessions? Society teaches us that possessions are most important. God teaches a different lesson. When we are rich in faith, we keep God first in all things and realize that material things really don t matter and that it s more important to share with those who have less. FAITH FORMATION OPEN REGISTRATION Grades 1st-8th... I have called you by name: You are mine Isaiah 43:1 Saint Ann Faith Formation Program is for children attending non-catholic schools, grades 1st thru 8th. REGISTRATION: Registration forms can be printed from the website or take one from the vestibule of the Church. Complete and submit to the Parish Office through September 30 th... REGISTER TODAY!! FAITH FORMATION ORIENTATION is Sunday September 23rd, 9am in the Hoboken Catholic Academy Gym, 555 Seventh Street for all students and parents. CATECHETICAL SUNDAY: After Orientation, all students and families are to attend 10:30am Mass with their respective classes; FAMILY PARISH REGISTRATION: all families of students enrolled in the Saint Ann Faith Formation Program are to be registered with the Parish. Parish Registration Forms are on the website under JOIN US or take one from the vestibule of the church, complete and place in the Sunday collection basket. For more information, please contact Barbara Migliori, Director of Faith Formation, ext101 CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) Returns this Fall - 10:30am Mass CLOW is an opportunity for children of our parish, ages 3 to 5, who are not old enough to start Faith Formation, to have the Sunday Readings explained to them at their level during Mass apart from the congregation. At the beginning of Mass, they will be called to the front of the church, blessed and sent to the parish dining room with our CLOW Team to do an activity connected with the Sunday Readings. They return to church after the homily and seated with their family for the rest of Mass. A parent will be able to go with them for the first couple of times until the child is comfortable. Stay tuned for registration and start dates!! STAY CONNECTED. Click CONTACT US on and FOLLOW US: SHARING YOUR TIME & TALENTS Sharing time and talent is vital to the life of our parish and your faith life. Please consider getting involved with one of our ministries and share your specific talents, skills related to your profession or interest. There is always a need for folks willing to just roll up their sleeves and do whatever needs to be done!. MINISTRIES MEETING this MONTH: HOLY NAME SOCIETY: September 11th at 7pm WOMENS FAITH GROUP September 11th at 7pm MENS FAITH GROUP September 12th at 7pm PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY September 19th at 1pm SAINT ANN GUILD September 27 at 7pm th DETAILS of all our PARISH MINISTRIES are on our website: click tab MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS. ALL ARE WELCOME to ATTEND!! The RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS (RCIA) is a ministry for adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Our RCIA Program addresses the conversion needs of: * Adults who have never been baptized * Adults who have been baptized in another Christian tradition * Adults who were baptized Catholic but have had no instruction in the faith or have not received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, the Sacraments of Initiation. The RCIA Program is about growth in faith and growth in a relationship with God. Initially, there is an Inquiry Period, during which the individual becomes acquainted with the Catholic Church by hearing the Good News of salvation from Jesus Christ our Savior and after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seeks the living God and enters the way of faith and conversion, as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. To read more about the Saint Ann RCIA Program, please go to and on drop-down menu click the EDUCATION Tab, then click RCIA. To speak with someone, please call Cheryl James, Director of RCIA, 1(201) x102 to make an appointment and learn more about our program.

5 Padre Pio Prayer Group cordially invites you to attend The 17th Annual Celebration Saint Padre Pio Feast Sunday, September 23, 2018 Saint Ann Catholic Church, Hoboken, NJ Special Holy Mass: 12:00pm Annual Procession through our neighborhood follows the Holy Mass Join us for La Festa- The Feast 5pm at La Reggia Meadowlands Plaza Hotel 40 Wood Ave, Secaucus Price: $100 per person Children under 11 years old $40 To purchase tickets, please call Martha Gonzalez: No refunds for cancellation Raffle Tickets on sale: $5ea/$20per book For Menu Details, go FUNDS RAISED are DONATED to LOCAL CHARITIES