CHURCH OF ST. MARY. Serving Closter and Alpine All are Welcome! DEVOTIONS

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1 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 26, 2017 CHURCH OF ST. MARY Serving Closter and Alpine All are Welcome! ST. MARY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the family of St. Mary of Closter, fervently believe in the fatherhood of God whom we come to know through the Lord Jesus Christ. We dedicate ourselves to the promo on of the spiritual and temporal welfare of our parish and our community. To this end, we direct our prayers to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through Mary the Blessed Mother and Patroness of our parish family. PARISH STAFF AND CONTACTS WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST Pastor: Rev. Joseph Scarangella, K.H.S Saturday (An cipated Sunday Mass) :00 PM Sunday :30 AM, 9:30 AM & 12:00 PM Weekdays (Monday through Saturday) :00 AM Holy Days & Civic Holidays As announced the Sunday before First Fridays :00 PM - Healing Mass and Blessing Weekend Associate: Rev. Ranees Anbukumar Rayappan, S.M.A. Permanent Deacon: Deacon James P. Tobin jimtobin1@aol.com Director of Music Ministry: Paul Weiner paulweiner@stmarycloster.org Cantors: Sharon Abramski & Joseph Fritz Director of Religious Educa on: Gail Ferraiolo gferraiolo@stmarycloster.org Parish Secretary: Grace Ditzel gditzel@stmarycloster.org Business Admin./Parish Bookkeeper: Canice Cristofole Religious Educa on Secretary: Maria Matos reled@stmarycloster.org Parish Trustees: Pamela Derfus and John Hernandez and assisted by the Pastoral Advisory Board and Financial Council SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday :15-4:45 PM First Friday :30 PM or call for an appointment DEVOTIONS Eucharis c Adora on: Monday - 7:00-8:00 PM and as scheduled. Holy Hour: Thursday, 7:30 PM - Church Marian Devo ons: Miraculous Medal Novena and Recita on of the Rosary: Saturdays a er 8:00 AM Mass. Informa on regarding Sacraments, Parish Ministries and Care of the Sick & Homebound can be found on our website. To arrange bap sms or weddings call Father or the parish office. Please like us on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarycloster PARISH OFFICES Kindly no fy the Rectory Office if you change your address or move from our parish community. Please see our website for Parish Calendar and more informa on about Sacraments and Parish Life. RECTORY: 20 Legion Place, Closter, New Jersey Parish Website: Parish cell phone number for emergencies only: RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Closed for lunch between 12 Noon & 1:00 PM) CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 320 High Street, Closter, New Jersey CENTER HOURS: reled@stmarycloster.org Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and by appointment

2 ST. MARY PARISH WORSHIPPING SINCE 1911 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Ez. 34: 11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor. 15: 20-26, 28; Mt. 25: :00 PM Catherine Conetta / req. by Camille Cantarella SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Ez. 34: 11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor. 15: 20-26, 28; Mt. 25: :30 AM All Parishioners Living and Deceased 9:30 AM Georgina Veneranda Rangel req. by Peggy Austria 12:00 PM Pietro and Teresa DiPlacido req. by Pat and Angela Conte MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 WEEKDAY Dn. 1: 1-6, 8-20; Lk. 21: 1-4 8:00 AM Tgnazia Cuocci req. by Mr. & Mrs. Ignazio Tatulli TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 WEEKDAY Dn. 2: 31-45; Lk. 25: :00 AM Intentions of Ortiz-Luis Family req. by Vanessa and TJ Delosrees WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 WEEKDAY Dn. 5: 1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Lk. 21: :00 AM Angela D Agnese req. by Thom and Grace Calabro THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 St. ANDREW, APOSTLE Rom. 10: 9-18; Mt. 4: :00 AM Catherine Apollo / req. by the Vecchio Family FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 WEEKDAY Dn. 7: 2-14; Lk. 21: :00 AM Oscar Bud Rauch req. by the Cristofoletti Family 8:00 PM The Sick SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 WEEKDAY Dn. 7: 15-27; Lk. 21: :00 AM Evelyn Sisko req. by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gardeski 5:00 PM Anne and Walter Brady / req. by Dennis Brady SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Is. 63: 16b-17, 19b; 64: 2-7; 1 Cor. 1: 3-9; Mk. 13: :30 AM All Parishioners Living and Deceased 9:30 AM Deceased Members of the Hau and Bishop Families / req. by Dick and Jane Bishop 12:00 PM Dorothy Hofmann / req. by Joan Westervelt Dear Parishioners, PASTORAL REFLECTIONS Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving Day. This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. With this feast we celebrate the final week of the liturgical year as we prepare to enter into the season of Advent next weekend. With this celebrate, we will hear the final judgment and the end times in which, as we recite in the Creed each week, Jesus will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. But it is not meant for us to live in fear, rather to live in hope and to support one another, to be good and faithful members of the body of Christ, the church. As we prepare to begin the celebration of the Advent season next weekend, think about the things we can do to truly make the season a time of preparation for ourselves in a spiritual way. Attend daily Mass? Spend some quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament? Attend a Scripture Study session? Go on a retreat? Go to confession? Pray the rosary? There are lots of ways to take a few minutes out of the day, especially during this busy time of the year to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. It doesn t take much, just a willing heart and an open spirit. Sincerely in the Lord, Fr. Joe ST. MARY PARISH IS A PARISH THAT PRACTICES STEWARDSHIP SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS ON STEWARDSHIP... whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me. Matthew 25: 40 Most of us are generous when it s convenient for us. We are generous when we have the time or the money. But, generosity is the opposite of that. It means giving of one s time, money, compassion, forgiveness or mercy when it s not convenient; when it s not on our schedule, but on the other person s schedule. THIS WEEK S SPECIAL OFFERINGS Altar Bread In memory of Kathleen and Joseph Mann. Sanctuary Flowers and Plants In memory of Angela D Agnese. ANNOUNCED SPECIAL INTENTIONS Weekly offerings of: Altar Bread, Altar Wine, Sanctuary Candle, Blessed Virgin Mary Candle and Sanctuary Flowers and Plants are available the remainder of 2017.

3 ST. MARY PARISH WORSHIPPING SINCE 1911 FIRST FRIDAY HEALING MASS Friday, December 1st, Holy Rosary at 7:30 PM then the First Friday Healing Mass with Fr. Bill Halbing at 8:00 PM followed by the Priest s Blessing. Please come and pray with us! THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY PARISH 11/26 SUNDAY 9:30 AM LWC 11/27 MONDAY 10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Parish Life Room 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Deepening the Journey Center for Spiritual Development 11/28 TUESDAY 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Religious Education Grades 6 7 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Fr. Kevin Cahill Room 11/29 WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Morning Scripture Study Parish Life Room 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Evening Scripture Study Center for Spiritual Development 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Men s Cornerstone Parish Life Room 11/30 THURSDAY 7:30 PM Marian / Eucharistic Holy Hour 12/1 FRIDAY 7:30 PM Holy Rosary 8:00 PM Healing Mass followed by Priest s Blessing. 12/2 SATURDAY 4:15 PM 4:45 Reconciliation PM 12/3 SUNDAY 9:30 AM LWC 10:30 AM 11:55 AM Religious Education Grades :15 AM Parish Choir Call 12:00 PM Parish Choir at Mass SECOND COLLECTION Next weekend, December 2nd and 3rd we will have our regular collection and then our monthly Archdiocesan Assessment Collection. ADVENT VESPERS DECEMBER 4TH AT 7:30 PM On Monday, December 4th at 7:30 PM Church of St. Mary is hosting an Advent Vespers service that is co-sponsored with the parishes of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception. Vespers, also known as Evening Prayer, are part of the Liturgy of the Hours. This service includes singing of hymns, psalms and Canticle of Mary (Magnificat), a scripture reading, and Benediction. Evening Prayer give thanks for the day just past and makes an evening sacrifice of praise to God. As we begin the Advent Season of hope and anticipation, make time for prayer and join us at this special Vespers service. Music will be provided by the three parishes combined choirs, and light refreshments will follow. All are welcome to attend the service at Church of St. Mary. ANNUAL PBA TOY DRIVE TOYS DUE BY DECEMBER 13TH The Closter Police Department and Northern Valley PBA Local 233 is sponsoring their annual Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Pediatric Center for Tomorrows Children, Sanzari Children s Hospital, Valley Hospital Pediatric Center, 508th Military Police, and U.S. military families. New UNWRAPPED children s toys can be left in the donation boxes located in both side vestibules by Wednesday, December 13th. Thank you for your generosity! GIVING TREE GIFTS FOR NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER DUE DECEMBER 17TH This year our Advent Giving Tree supports the New Bridge Medical Center (formerly Bergen Regional Medical Center) in their Share the Christmas Spirit program for their 575 long-term care residents. Gift tags will be available starting Sunday, December 3rd. Take a gift tag (or more) that has the resident s desired gift, unit and room number. Shop for the gift, wrap it, and tape the gift tag with the unit and room number showing. Please return all gifts no later than Sunday, December 17th, and place under the Giving Tree. No late gifts will be accepted you will need to drive the gift to Paramus. Thank you for your generosity! ST. FRANCIS GIFT SHOP, TENAFLY The Bethlehem Display and Christmas Gift Shop is now open featuring a large display of Christmas items. Please come and see what may be the last time, this beautiful Bethlehem Village. Starting next week we will have a large selection of Irish confections, cookies, candy, etc. Starting November 30th to December 3rd and December 8th to 10th we will be holding a Bake Sale and all items in the store will be reduced 30% to 50% off new marked down prices. All Christmas items will be 50% off. Browse at the Bargain $5 and $10 table. The gift shop is located at 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly. For more information contact Store hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Paula Bertelloni, Angelica Bettinardi, Alana Bronze, Diego Bronze, Christian Brueck, Dolores Collier, Normita Crystal, Lee Ann Davito, Frank Forte, Chris Gerabanian, Lillian Guyt, Ed Koch, David O Hanlon, Donna Oettinger, John Pagano, Alicia Parent, Joan Pinto, Richard Pinto, Jim Walsh

4 Advent Vespers: Our Evening Offering to God Monday, December 4 th at 7:30pm St. Mary s Church 20 Legion Place, Closter Co-sponsored with the parishes of Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception All are invited to join us for this special Advent Vespers service that includes sung hymns, psalms and the Canticle of Mary, followed by Benediction As we begin the Advent season of hope and anticipation, make time for prayer and join us at this special Vespers service Music provided by the three parishes combined choirs Light refreshments & fellowship immediately following

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