TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 23, 2012 Next Sunday s Scripture Readings TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, :00 p.m. John and Frank Finocchio SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, :30 a.m. Violet Dziadosz - 8th Anniversary 9:00 a.m. Tara Stout 10:30 a.m. Valentino Fivcello 12:00 noon Jakomina Tarabokija MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, :00 a.m. Ann Dolan TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, :30 a.m. Katherine Temple Mary Henning WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Joseph P. Lynyak, Jr. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 Saint Vincent de Paul, priest 8:30 a.m. Mary Turano Vincent Murphy FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs 7:00 a.m. Rose Teague Catherine and Maurice Nadrowski SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels 8:30 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving 5:00 p.m. George Barckett - 19 th Anniversary Nora (Dec d) & John Dolan (Liv.) - 50 th Anniv. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, :30 a.m. John Sullivan 9:00 a.m. Ann and Al Chirichella Pat and Rich Tylenda 10:30 a.m. Karl Hafner 12:00 noon Josephine Costa Nm 11:25-29 Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 Jas 5:1-6 Mk 9:38-43, 45, SANCTUARY OFFERINGS The SANCTUARY LAMP which burns near the Tabernacle in Church, the reminder of the Lord's Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist will burn in memory of WALTER SAKOWSKI. Requested by Dorothy Sakowski. The ALTAR BREADS which will become the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ at the Masses celebrated in Church during the week will be offered in THANKSGIVING TO GOD FOR BEING BLESSED WITH 55 YEARS OF MARRIAGE ON JUNE 1, Requested by Peter and Gabriella Najawko. The ALTAR WINE which will become the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ at the Masses celebrated in Church during the week will be offered in THANKSGIVING TO GOD FOR BEING BLESSED WITH 55 YEARS OF MARRIAGE ON JUNE 1, Requested by Peter and Gabriella Najawko. Please keep Walter, Peter, Gabriella and their families in your prayers Sanctuary Offerings are available through the Parish Office. Celebrate the Birth - Baptism - Graduation - Wedding - Anniversary of someone you love OR remember those in the Military - those who are deceased through these offerings! RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Anyone interested in becoming a fully initiated Roman Catholic - one who has received Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist - the RCIA is for you! The RCIA is ideally for non-baptized [Jews, Moslems, Hindus, the unchurched] and for baptized Protestants who wish to become Catholic. It is also for adult Catholics who never received First Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Please share this invite with anyone who might be interested. For further information call Mary Lanni, coordinator at [201] To sign up for this year s session, leave your name and evening phone number at the Parish Office. Sessions begin in September! Name: Telephone #: address:

2 From the Pastor September 23, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus called the Twelve, and said to them, If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all. Taking a child, he placed it in the their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but the One who sent me. [Mark 9:35-37] To help open the treasures of the revised Roman Missal, I m giving a weekly reflection on the three theological deep and beautiful Mass orations of that day, gleaned from the book Essential Presidential Prayers and Texts. 25 th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Collect O God, who founded all the commands of your sacred Law upon love of you and of our neighbor, grant that, by keeping your precepts, we may merit to attain eternal life. Love God & Love Your Neighbor. If we want to comply with Jesus admonition to Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect, [Matthew 5:48] then we must love one another WITHOUT exception. Of course, when we love someone, that does not mean anything goes! We must have the so-called tough love that challenges people not to harm themselves or others. This is the kind of love God has for us, as evidenced in the Ten Commandments, and in the Church s divinely inspired disciplines, precepts and requirements, such as weekly, active participation in holy Mass and proper reception of Eucharist. What exactly is a precept? A precept is an order or command given before an event or mission to enable one to fulfill their mission or successfully deal with the event. No one can truly be a Christian if he or she does NOT love God and their neighbor; there is no way to follow the Lord or to live with justice in the world that is not founded on the absolute requirement of love! So God graces or gifts us with the primary game rule - that is, to love, and the grace to live by love - and, above all, the role model of Love Incarnate: Jesus Christ! 25 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer over the Offerings Receive with favor, O Lord, we pray, the offerings of your people, that what they profess with devotion and faith may be theirs through these heavenly mysteries. Holy Mass Is the Greatest Love Fest. I certainly do not mean to be disrespectful or irreverent, but this Prayer over the Offerings implies that the holy Mass is, at its base, a love offering! It is, indeed, the greatest of all love-fests! For at holy Mass we offer our gifts to the Lord as a sign of our love. And then God, who cannot be outdone in generosity or in love, shows us once again what true love looks like, by giving His Love Incarnate, Jesus Christ, which He shares with us in Holy Communion! Although this oration begins by asking God to receive our offerings with favor, it is we who must prepare ourselves to RECEIVE - and then to USE - what God returns to us as the consecrated, grace-filled and transformed bread and wine which have become His Son s Body and Blood. As our loving Father, God provides all that His children need to be and who He calls them to be; we, in turn, must accept His gifts with devotion and faith. That means we must accept our duty to accept, use and share God s gifts [devotion] and believe that God s gifts have the power to transform us [faith.] 25 th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Prayer after Communion Graciously raise up, O Lord, those you renew with this Sacrament, that we may come to possess your redemption both in mystery and in the manner of our life. Loving Service. The Prayer after Communion reminds us that love is not simply a feeling; it is a decision and a commitmen to DO something. In Holy Communion we literally receive God s Love in sacramental form so we can become what we receive; then we must bring that love to all we meet, in all we do! The grace God gives us in the Eucharist is to be the foundation of a life lived in service to the Lord and others. In His great love for us, God - who knows we are likely to fall short in our quest to love as we are loved by God - offers two additional gifts that are mentioned in this oration: God wills to renew and raise us up. What comfort to know that, no matter how often we fail, God is willing to forgive us, give us another chance and remake and restore us in Christ! With God s love and my prayers, Reverend Michael J. Kreder

3 WHY CHILDREN S CHOIR It s that time of year again and children s calendars are filling up with a host of activities for the school year. Is it really possible to add one more thing to the list? Children s Choir is one of the most wonderful additions to any schedule and does not involve a huge time commitment. We meet for an hour a week (Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30pm in church) for rehearsal and sing on Sundays at the 10:30am Mass as well as special occasions such as Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday, and other Holy days. But what makes Children s Choir special? First, children are given the opportunity to make new friends, learn positive social and communication skills, learn the benefits of volunteering, build self confidence, and share their musical talents in an enjoyable environment. The choir performs concerts throughout the year and children are given the opportunity to sing at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, a fun and inspiring experience for all involved. Second, the children are actively engaged in the liturgy, not passive participants of the congregation, but full participants in the Mass each week. This encourages a greater understanding and love for the Mass. Finally, I am often asked why a child should join our church choir if they are already in a chorus at school. Children s Choir is the one place children learn not only about music but also about their faith at the same time. Music is the vessel with which they learn about God s many mysteries and lessons and this you will not find anywhere else. What a great way to enhance a child s love for the Lord while making memories that will last a lifetime! Please me at andrea.covais@gmail.com for more information. Membership is open for children in grades 2 through 8. SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Clothing Drive Saint Mary High School will hold a FALL CLOTHING DRIVE on Saturday, October 6th from 8:30 to noon in front of the High School located on the corner of Ames and Chestnut. Your donations would be most appreciated. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The members of Regina Council 1688 of Saint Mary Parish invite all good Catholic men who are 18 or older to join us as members of the Knights of Columbus. The K of C is the largest Catholic Men's Family Organization in the world with nearly 2 million members in fourteen countries and we ask you to think about joining us. During the weekend of October 6 and 7, members of Regina Council will be present before and after all Masses to discuss the Knights of Columbus and answer all questioins that you might have about the Knights. For more information and details about the Knights, who we are and what we do, contact Bill Teresavage at (201) or at 'mrbillnj@aol.com'. You may also visit two of the K of C websites at or SACRAMENTAL MANDATORY PARENT MEETING "First Eucharist - 2nd Graders" Parents of all children who will be enrolled in our Sacramental Program for this years FIRST EUCHARIST are asked to attend a Mandatory "Parent Only" Meeting at 1:00 or 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26th Meeting will be held in the Parish Center. Parents must attend this meeting to be enrolled in the Program. NEEDED! Do you have some time for us? We are in need of an 8th grade girls CYO Coach. Knowledge of the game is necessary. Contact Matt Stone at mstone@stmaryhs.org. Season to started on or around November 1st and runs through early March. BEREAVEMENT GROUP Has the loss of a loved one left you depressed, fearful, anxious or lonely? Perhaps you can find help through sharing your feelings in the Bereavement Support Group at the Church of Saint Mary. The first session will be held on Thursday, October 18 th through Thursday, November 29th - 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Reservations are required by calling the Office at [201] MEMORIAL SOCCER MATCH Jonathan Batista, Rutherford High School Class of 2007, passed away this summer while serving our country in Afghanistan. In his memory, the Rutherford High School (RHS) soccer team has scheduled a memorial match between the RHS Varsity Soccer Team and his most recent hometown, Kinnelon High School, on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. on Tryon Field in Rutherford. SECOND COLLECTION A SECOND COLLECTION will be taken THIS week for the Rutherford Food Pantry and other charitable concerns. Food can be dropped off in the elevator room to the left off the Narthex. Please be as generous as your means allow. GIRL SCOUTS The Annual Rutherford Townwide fall registration for girls new to GIRL SCOUTING will be held on Monday evening September 24th in Borough Hall (second floor) at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

4 FEAST of MICHAEL, GABRIEL, RAPHAEL Please pray for Father Mike on his name day, September 29 th, as he continues to serve God and his people. Saint Michael was the protector and defender of God s chosen people. Now he is the defender of the church and of al the Faithful. May Gabriel, the messenger be at his side in his important task of delivering God s message to his people and Raphael be his constant companion. COMMUNITY ALLIANCE BANKING PROGRAM If you have an account with Boiling Springs, visit one of their branches to fill out an enrollment form designating the accounts to be included in the Community Alliance Program for Saint Mary. We encourage all parish members to enroll because the more members we have the larger the quarterly bank donation becomes. For more information contact the Parish Office. LITURGICAL MINISTERS (please mark your calendar and spread the word!) There will be a workshop for all liturgical ministers on Sunday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m. Please join us in Church if you are part of one of the following Ministries: Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Lazarus Ministers, Liturgical Environment Music Ministers, RCIA, Lectors and Ushers At this annual Liturgical Minister Gathering, we will review, pray Evening Prayer and share fellowship, on the 26 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 30 at 4 PM. We will have the chance to prepare for the changes in Advent/Christmas festivities. ANNUAL WHITE CANDLES Inquire how to "RESERVE" an Annual White Candle in Church at our Holy Family, Saint Jude or Sacred Heart chapels. Call or stop by our Parish Office. Candles remain lit 24/7 for ONE year. When: Time: Where: Who: ANIMAL BLESSING ANNUAL BLESSING OF ANIMALS in honor of the FEAST OF SAINT FRANCIS Patron of Animals Saturday, October 6th 1:45 p.m. Plaza area by Blessed Mother Statue Any living being accompanied by a human person *Rain or Shine [bring an umbrella, just in case!] RECONCILIATION: SATURDAY - 4:00 P.M. PRAY FOR OUR SICK Grant our brothers and sisters comfort in their suffering. When they are afraid, give them courage, when afflicted, give them patience, when dejected, afford them hope and when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people. Ray Anderson, Margaret Curtin, Gilda Danza, Domingo DelaCruz, Joselito De Leon, Bruce Duryea, Michael Francis, Marie Gombert, Natalie Gorsegner, Joyce Kasper, Beth Maroney, Megan Macaluso, Connie Mehos, Steven Monahan and Estelle Reid WHERE GOD AND SEA COME TOGETHER Ladies: Come and join us for our Annual Retreat to SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE, Long Branch, NJ, October 5, 6 and 7, The Redemptorist Fathers will help us enlighten our lives and find peace and blessings. Stipend is $ and transportation by car-pooling. Early registration is STRONGLY encouraged. For further information, please call Rosalie Gannon at (201) PARISH FEAST DAY Eucharistic Adoration - Sunday, October 7, 2012 The schedule of groups for Adoration is as follows: we hope you make every effort to take part in this Eucharistic Adoration as a sign of our common-union with the Lord Jesus and with one another. 1:00-1:30 Silent reflection [no leader] 1:30-2:00 Lectors 2:00-2:30 Knights of Columbus 2:30-3:00 Rosary Society 3:00-3:30 Confirmation Candidates 3:30-4:00 First Eucharist Children and Confirmation Candidates Communicants report to the Auditorium at 3pm and Confirmation Candidates report to the High School Cafeteria at 3pm This is a MANDATORY SESSION 4:00-4:30 Eucharistic Ministers/Altar Servers 4:30-5:00 Music Ministers 5:00 Evening Prayer [all are invited] Remember to wear something Blue in honor of Mary and to show your parish pride! ANNULMENT INFORMATION Wednesday, October 10, :30 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Church - 40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City A member of the staff of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide basic information about annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to begin the process of petitioning for an annulment. There will be an opportunity for questions at the session. Pre-registration is not necessary but for directions, call (201)

5 ATTENTION - COMMUNION CANDIDATES AND FAMILIES... Sign in for masses will begin this weekend, September 22/23. Sign in sheets will be made available in the Narthex of Church until the Parish Center is completed when the children will then sign in downstairs. Remember to sign in at the 5pm Saturday mass or the 10:30am Sunday mass before mass begins. After signing, children should return to their families in preparation for the special learning sessions which will take place at each of these masses for the remainder of the year. Communicants as well as all those who have received the Sacrament of the Eucharist are reminded to attend Sunday Mass weekly. PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Continue to pray for all the brave men and women who are defending our country. Keep them safe from all attacks and danger. Give them wisdom and strength in battle, help them to stay spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally strong and bring them safely home to their families. DREW NAPOLI nephew to Thea Scheuerman 1LT. DANIELLE REID daughter of John and Bonnie Reid in Kuwait PAUL FEDORISIN Ellen Reid's grandson -Fort Knox - Kentucky JESSICA AND STEVEN PLUCINSKY cousins to Amy and Brian Gaccione - Afghanistan SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL - OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 23, :00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saint Mary High School is your small personal Catholic Choice! * A college prep high school with 98% of graduating classes going on to 4 year universities. * A co-educational environment with a 10-1 student - teacher ratio, personalized instruction, and extracurricular opportunities. * The Graduates of SMS have received am average of $2.9 million in scholarships to various colleges and universities. LAW ENFORCEMENT MASS Archbishop Myers will celebrate the annual Archbishop s Law Enforcement Mass on Thursday, November 8 th at 10:00 a.m. (all are to be seated by 9:45 a.m. for the procession and Presentation of Colors). Both active and retired law enforcement officers and their families are invited to the Mass. For more information, please go to SCOUTS Cub Scout Pack 168, which is sponsored by the Church of Saint Mary, is in the midst of its annual Fall fundraiser, which is the sale of Lands End brand gourmet popcorn outside the Church after all Masses September 23 & 30th. Popcorn orders for future delivery may also be placed. Membership applications for new Cub Scouts, who are entering grades 1 through 5, are also available. There is no residency requirement to join our Pack. Please support your Cub Scout Pack. THE COOPERATIVE ADMISSIONS EXAMINATION for participating Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark will be administered on Friday, 9 November Application forms and Handbooks for this test and a listing of all Catholic High Schools and their admission requirements are available from: ~ MCS at their Web site, or support@coopexam.org ~Catholic Elementary Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark ~Catholic High Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark QUESTIONS or to obtain registration form, please call or visit RUTHERFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Health Department will sponsor a PAP SCREENING PROGRAM which includes a breast and pelvic exam and cervical smear starting at 6pm on THURSDAY, OCTBOER 4TH and appointments are required. Eligibility is contingent on being 18 years of age or older. Fee: $30.00 to cover lab analysis. Call (201) for an appointment. SUMMER RELIGIOUS FORMATION There are 2 MANDATORY SATURDAY SESSIONS FOR RELIGIOUS FORMATION December 8, :30-1:00 p.m. 12:00 noon Mass MANDATORY March 2, :00-12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 13th. Please MARK your CALENDARS! 2012 NOURISHING YOUR FAITH DINNER 6:00 P.M. - Wednesday, November 7th Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, Teaneck, NJ Visit for information or contact Carlo Repollet at (973) or Repollca@rcan.org. Proceeds from the dinner help support the Women's Commission, the Men's Commission, the Office for Evangelization, the Archdiocesan Catholic School's Office and the Hispanic Apostolate. Speakers include: Ralph Martin, President of Renewal Ministries and Director of Graduate Theology Program in New Evangelization and Mary Higgins Clark.

6 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 23, 2012 "Recapture the Dream - a Dream Come True!"