Saint Gerard Majella Church

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1 Saint Gerard Majella Church Staffed By The Vocationist Fathers West Broadway and Chamberlain Ave. Paterson, New Jersey Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 15, 2017 RECTORY (973) Pastor: Rev. Leo Antony, S.D.V. PARISH OFFICE (973) Parochial Vicars: Rev. Benny Chittilappilly, S.D.V. Rev. James Butts, S.D.V. Rev. Robert Vass, S.D.V. Trustees: Miss Christine Zisa Mr. Joseph Caiola Saturday Masses: 8:15AM & 5:30PM () Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, & 12:00PM () 10:30AM ( & Italian) 1:30PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: 6:30AM and 8:15AM () Confessions: Monday 6:00PM to 7:00PM Saturday from 4:30PM to 5:15PM Weekdays: By Appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays - 6:00PM Baptisms: Saturday at 12:00PM Contact the Rectory to make arrangements Weddings: Arrangements should be made at least one year prior to the wedding date. For an appointment please contact Mrs. Gloria Ferreira. Rectory: 501 West Broadway Paterson, NJ Tel. (973) , Fax (973) Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Gloria Ferreira Parish Secretary: Nelida Laracuente stgerardmajella@optonline.net St. Gerard School: 10 Carrelton Drive Paterson, NJ Principal: Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, M.P.F. Tel. (973) Director of Religious Education: Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, M.P.F. Tel. (973) Music Ministers: Servants Voice Families in Christ Jesus Mrs. Marlene O'Connell Sick calls and Home Visits: Please call the Rectory at any time. For immediate need of a Priest, please call: New Parishioners are most welcome - Please register at the rectory 501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ, FAX # stgerardmajella@optonline.net

2 The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, October 14, 2017 Birthday blessings to Br. Ignacio 4:30 to 5:15 PM - CONFESSIONS 12:00 Noon Baptism of Jocelin Luis Romero and Alejandro Luis Romero 4:30 to 5:15 PM CONFESSIONS Rose Brino Kay Stasiak Ramon Antonio Latorre Tyrone M. McDonnell Jack Kirwan Desmond Forbes Sunday, October 15, 2017 Alphonse Lippi 30-Yr. Anniversary Healing for Msgr. Mark Giordani Stephanie DeNapoli Anna Varkey Antonio Giordano 1-Yr. Anniversary Ida Galluccio Francesco Mazzoccoli Felice and Angela Zisa 12:00 Noon Sam Cossari Birthday Blessings for Fr. Benny 1:30 PM Felicidad Saldarriaca Angela Beco Mario Alcantara Healing for Luz Mila Cardenas Healing for David Toledo Agradecimiento a Senor de los Milagros Lord of Miracles Mass and Procession Monday, October 16, Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin Healing for Rev. Robert Hooper 8:15 am Joy Joseph Joe Trizzula 6:00 PM Adoration and Confession Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr For the unemployed Josephine Elia Wednesday, October 18, 2017 St. Luke, Evangelist ANOINTING OF THE SICK Deacon David Collins Kenneth Snow 5:00 PM ST. GERARD FISH FRY at ST. JOSEPH S CENTER Thursday, October 19, 2017 Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests Prayers for those serving in the Military Special Intentions for the Kuriakose Family 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group Friday, October 20, 2017 Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest Fr. Vincent Angiuoni Mary Perrone Paul Cuva Birthday Blessings for Fr. Eric 7:00 PM - Memorial Mass for Frank Barone Saturday, October 21, 2017 ROSARY SOCIETY CAKE SALE For the homeless 4:30 to 5:15 PM CONFESSIONS Rose Brino Joy Joseph Birthday Blessings for Jackie Hernandez Sunday, October 22, 2017 ROSARY SOCIETY CAKE SALE Alphonse Lippi 30-Yr. Anniversary Carol Ott Jo-Ann Occhiuzzi Lydia Pace Carmen Lydia Perez Deceased Coscia Family members 12:00 Noon 1-Yr. Wedding Anniversary Blessings to Jacqueline and Sebastian Chiaramida 1:30 PM Resurreccion Group Mass 3:00 to 6:00 PM FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT ST. JOSEPH S CENTER The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave wedding feast for his son He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast saying Tell those invited Behold, I have prepared my banquet and everything is ready, come to the feast Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find Many are invited, but few are chosen. From the holy Gospel according to Matthew A recent popular book was entitled What Is Heaven Like? It was a compelling story. Years ago, Matthew used the parables of Jesus to tell us what the kingdom is like. Using very descriptive examples we learned about a treasure, a pearl, a net, a seed, and on several occasions a banquet, a fine wedding reception, a fiesta or party. We have been invited through our baptism to join a great banquet. We have responded as we try to live a Christian life of holiness and service. But the parable adds another dimension. We have a role as guest, but also are servants. We who have accepted the invitation and participate in the banquet, are also the servants, being sent to the main roads to bring others to His table of plenty. Our task, as Pope Francis tells us, is to have others encounter Jesus, invite them and accompany them to the banquet. We need to show them they already have their ticket and a place at His table. HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

3 Sanctuary Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of Jesus Esquilin Sr. Flowers Flowers are given in loving memory of Rose Brino The Bread and Wine The Bread and Wine is offered in memory of Salvatore Cannata Anointing of the Sick Bring your Sick Brothers and Sisters for the Anointing of the Sick at St. Gerard s Church after the Mass every third Wednesday of the month. The next anointing will take place: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 If you know of anyone in the parish who is sick, homebound and needs communion, confession, any sacramental needs or just a visit, please contact The Rectory at (973) We will arrange for a Priest to visit them. Visited this week were: Irene Sciro, Jeannette Masiak, Louise Peterson, Ann Contini, Eleanor Verlardi, Victoriano Placeres, and Catherine Gravino Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 10/15/17-Sunday-Is 25:6-10a; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 or 22: /16/17-Monday-Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11: /17/17-Tuesday-Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11: /18/17-Wednesday-2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 10/19/17-Thursday-Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11: /20/17-Friday-Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7 10/21/17-Saturday-Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12 LECTOR SCHEDULE Weekend of October 21st and 22nd Your gifts, blessings and generous donations to our Parish Community were as follows: OCTOBER 8th COLLECTION ENVELOPES: 102 Thank you for your continued generous offerings and donations. Please remember to use your parishioner envelopes. If you missed Mass, please try to make up your weekly contribution. Thank You. Time Mass Name 12:00 PM 1:30 PM Eng/Ital. Spanish John and Joan Frances June and Evelyn Tino and June Lillian and Carmella Diany Ortiz, Milagros Urena and Nedeshka Cantre TOTAL: $2917 EUCHARISTIC MINISTER LIST Weekend of October 21st and 22nd Time Mass Name Carol, George and Marie Louis Pastena Paul Deceased Parishioners: Concetta Please keep in your prayers those of our parishioners, family or friends who have entered into eternal rest. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let the eternal light shine upon them.. 12:00 PM Lillian and Luis ST. GERARD S Family Community presents a Fish and Chips Dinner Wednesday, Oct. 18th From 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm St. Joseph s Center

4 ST. GERARD MAJELLA The Sacrament of Baptism FEAST DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 16TH School Mass will be celebrated at ST. GERARD FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE BAKE SALE After All Masses-Sat. and Sunday OCT. 21ST and 22nd AVA GRACE BLASO is pictured with her parents and godparents on Saturday, October 7th as Fr. Leo Antony prepares to anoint her with the Sacrament of Baptism. Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to donate? If so, please bring it to the church before Mass starts. SUNDAY, OCT. 22ND 3:00 to 6:00 pm VOCATIONIST DINNER DANCE This year s annual Vocationist Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at The Birchwood Manor, 111 N. Jefferson Rd., Whippany. The donation is $ Includes: Open Bar, Cocktail Hour, Five Course Dinner, Dessert and Coffee. Please call the Rectory if you are interested in attending. ST. JOSEPH S CENTER Saint Andrew the Apostle School HOLIDAY VENDOR SALE November 4, :00 am to 2 pm-school Cafeteria 418 Mount Prospect, Clifton For information contact: Robyn Ivey at

5 Wednesday, Nov. 1st A Holy Day of Obligation Mass will be celebrated at and. All are invited to the 12 Noon Mass where St. Gerard s students will be portraying the Saints. The Spanish Mass will be at 7:00 PM On behalf of the Vocationist Father Seminarians I wish to thank you for your generous support. The collection for the Seminarians was $1282. This money helps fund the education of our Seminarians and is deeply appreciated. -Fr. Leo The Annual Senior Sisters Sale to benefit Religious Teachers Filippini will take place at Villa Walsh, Mother Ninetta Hall, 455 Western Ave., Morristown, NJ on: SUNDAY, NOV. 5th - 12 Noon to 5:00 PM The Christmas Boutique Extravaganza will feature unique gifts, crafts, a Money Raffle, baked goods and much, much more. At the Food Court you will find traditional Italian favorites: pizza frittas, pizzelles and pangiallo and more. Please come and show your support for the retired teachers and the Senior Sisters housed in the infirmary. NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE ALL SOULS DAY On Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM, we will be remembering all of our parishioners who have passed away this year. If you have lost a loved one this past year and the service was not held here, we will still include them in our evening of remembrance. Please call the Rectory with the name. Saint Gerard Majella School expresses heartfelt thanks to parishioners who are helping financially children in need, to continue receiving a good Catholic education. If anyone would like to help sponsor a student please see Sr. Jo-Ann or contact the school office / You can help make a difference in the life of a child! God Bless Your Generosity! OFFERTORY GIFTS Please let the ushers know if you are having a Mass for a loved one so you can present the gifts to the priest and receive a blessing.

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