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 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2018 As we celebrate July 4 th this coming Wednesday let us not forget the difficulties the founding fathers had in making this country independent from Britain. Changing the political makeup of a country is never easy and requires prayer, wisdom, and dialogue. Last month the world looked on in amazement to see President Trump and Kim Jong-Un meet in Singapore. We must realize this meeting was simply a preliminary session to begin what will be a lengthy process towards peace on the Korean peninsula. One lady asked our president to comment on the human abuse however, think of our own lives. If we were trying to sift through a marriage difficulty, we can t begin with the negative. First we must talk through the positive and strive to ensure that through dialogue and patience negative behavior may be changed. For the last 67 years North Korea has lived in complete isolation. As far as we can gather, the country is economically on its knees. The infrastructure is very poor and the average person lives on a very meager diet. Their friend, China, has distanced themselves somewhat and reduced the amount of trade between both countries. Because of economic sanctions, it would seem North Korea is unable to sustain itself. The people are expected to worship Kim Jong-Un and his ancestors as a god figure. Despite the dictatorship in North Korea, the Christian community in 2012 was estimated to be 100,000 strong. We have reason to believe they now have approximately a half million Christians living in North Korea. These Christians have been storming the heavens and offering up their hardships, prayers and intercessions that a new form of government would give them religious freedom and a better standard of living. South Korea is strong economically. People live in freedom and enjoy a high standard of living. The Christian faith, although not in the majority, is strong and growing. Remember, South Koreans consider North Koreans their fellow countrymen and many have family who live across the border. Many South Korean Christians, in union with their northern brothers and sisters, have begun prayer, fasting and intercession for their northern family. Both Christian communities have been begging God to guide humankind towards a solution to end the brutal regime of North Korea. The hope is that both countries can develop mutual respect and appreciation of their common heritage and that working together, the north s population can increase their standard of living and give dignity to the average person. Do you believe in miracles? I do! Back here in the United States, let us Christians continue to join our brothers and sisters on the Korean peninsula with prayer, petition, and fasting so that we too, by storming the heavens can affect change. Through the grace of God, may our president and his advisors, with great sensitivity and prayer, accomplish along with North and South Korea, and other world powers, peace on the Korean peninsula and in time, throughout the world. A big thank you to John and Cynthia Trezza for the amazing gift of resealing our parking lots and restriping. Please see inside the bulletin for his information. God Bless America! Happy July 4 th!

2 Sunday, July 1 st Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 People of the Parish Lucilia Chaves, Rose Lasso 10:00 Special Intention, Claire Turner 12:00 Ida Sully, Claire Turner 7:00 John Ronamiello (1st Ann.), Martha Battista Monday, July 2 nd Weekday 9:00 Agnes V. Murphy Casey, Marie Russo (10th Ann.), Jule Albanese Jr. (6th Ann.) Tuesday, July 3 rd St. Thomas 9:00 Salvatore Cosentini, Hilton Otero Wednesday, July 4 th Independence Day 9:00 Anthony Giuliano (1st Ann.), Howard Doscher (5th Ann.) Thursday, July 5 th St. Anthony Zaccaria 9:00 Albert DiDomenico, Joan Ditrich First Friday July 6th St. Maria Goretti 9:00 Lester Loehwing, Hilton Otero First Saturday, July 7 th Weekday 9:00 Mass Intentions to the Blessed Mother Vigil 5:30 Dolores DiAntonio, Gayle Rossi, Rosemarie Markese Sunday, July 8 th Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Special Intention for Fr. Kamil, Michael Cassels 10:00 Bob McHenry, Special Intentions 12:00 John W. Sweeney, Louis John Ginefra 7:00 Donald Lubertazza, Rolando Socarras Rosary Prayer Intentions for June Glorious Mysteries: That the dialogue between our president and the leadership of North Korea will, through prayer will bring peace on the Korean peninsula. Sorrowful Mysteries: For the men and women in the Armed Forces that they will be safe. Joyful Mysteries: As we celebrate July 4th we pray that we as Americans will keep aloud the name of God in our country. Luminous Mysteries: That every Catholic will pray for the protection of Religious Liberty. Our Sick: Please remember in your prayers those in our parish and community who are ill, especially Adrianna Monaco, Lena Raimo, Jack Citarelli, Ben Karpinski, Angela Biunno, Carl and Pat Anderson, Albert Barsanti and Charles Squires THE ALTAR BREAD AND WINE For this week are offered in loving memory of: Gayle Rossi From: Victoria & Matthew Rossi ALTAR CANDLES For the week are offered in loving memory of: Joy DelRusso From: Cathy Perrotta & Donna Mirocco dead especially We remember and give God thanks for our beloved Arthur J. Verderamo Congratulations to the Parents of our newly Baptized: James Joseph Cowan In observance of the 4th of July, the parish office will be opened on Monday, July 2nd and Tuesday July 3rd and closed on Wednesday, July 4, Thursday, July 5, Friday, July 6 and will reopen on Monday, July 9. In case of a TRUE EMERGENCY, death or funeral please call and press 2 to reach Fr. Owen or Fr. Matthew. Eternal God, stir our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the 4th of July. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy and redouble our efforts to keep a government of the people by the people and for the people truly alive in our country. Grant that peace shall be the goal of humankind to the glory of Thy holy name and the good of our Nation and of all mankind. Amen.

3 CONFIRMATION NEWS Have a safe and enjoyable summer! We are looking for volunteers to teach in our 9th grade Confirmation Program. If you are interested in being a catachist or an aide please contact Lisa Paradiso at lparadiso@saintroseoflimachurch.org ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY NEXT MEETING: See you in September! Have a great summer! Antioch 2018 Team enjoys their end of year party! Italy Pilgrimage 2018 Fr. Owen invites you to travel with him to Italy To celebrate The Diaconate Ordination of Alex Nevitt, our parishioner at St. Peter s Basilica in Rome, on Thursday, September 27, Previous to the ordination our group will visit The Shrine of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo and other sites. Travel to Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo, Avellino, Pompeii, Naples and other beautiful and holy sites with Fr. Owen. If interested, please first contact Great Experiences, Anne Breslin at or at anne@greatexperiencesnj.com or Mrs. Tanya D Souza at tdsouza@saintroseoflimachurch.org or at RELIGIOUS ED The Religious Ed program is in need of catechists for several grades. If you are an active Catholic, and would like to join our team, please contact Bernadette (bcaponegro@saintroseoflimachurch.org) or Gina (reled@saintroseoflimachurch.org Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Class Offered by Sandt s Excel This program services boys and girls entering the 8 th grade this fall. It provides an intensive review of math, reading, and language skills, instruction in quantitative and verbal reasoning, practice with all sections of the examination, and training in the appropriate test taking strategies. Summer classes offered at the end of July and August at Mary Help of Christians Academy and Immaculate Heart Academy. Weekend fall classes will be held at St. John s Academy. For more information and to register, visit us at or call (201) \ Thank you for all the hard work and dedication that this team has put in throughout the year. Congratulations to Joey our new altar server.

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 June 24, 2018 Sunday Collection $ 10, Diocesan Assessment $ 1, 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 FOOD PANTRY Thanks to your generous donations we are able to help many people that come to our Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is in need of everything: canned fish (tuna, salmon), canned meat, soups (all kinds), coffee, condiments, peanut butter/jelly, snacks (cookies, cakes, chips), mac and cheese, tomato sauces, women s personal items, shampoo/conditioner, paper products (toilet tissue, paper towel, kleenex) The food pantry will be opened on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month from 10:00 11:00am. If you have any questions or concerns, please Isabella Francis at Isabellafrancis2@gmail.com. Come and experience the 150 acre scenic beauty and serenity of our outdoor Shrine at the World Apostolate of Fatima, Our Lady s Blue Army Shrine, 674 Mountain View Road East, Asbury, NJ on Friday, July 13th Starting at 10:30 Confessions; 12:00 Outdoor Rosary Procession; 12:30 pm Speaker: Rev. Joshua Caswell, S.J.C. 1:00 Holy Mass Celebrant: Most Rev. Joseph Perry; 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet. Visit the Holy House USA containing largest piece of tree upon which Our Lady stood, altar from Tuy, stone from Loreto. Visit the Angel Tabernacle carved according to the description of the Angel of Portugal by the Fatima seers July 30 August 11 August 13 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #6504 Installation of Officers Mass Jackal s baseball game Annual Clam Bake Any questions please call Grand Knight Andy Liebhauser at HELLO! I M YOUR ENVELOPE REMINDER ANGEL. While you are enjoying the summer sun and activity, don t forget your parish at home. Your help will still be needed to meet current expenses. Please remember to use your envelope during the summer. Thank You! Congratulations to Frederick & Rebecca on the Baptism of baby Peter Daniel. Congratulations to Jessica & Francesco on the Baptism of baby Olivia Rose.

5 Early Childhood Center News Saintroseoflimaecc.org This week in summer camp, the children discussed Transportation. The children were on the move riding our cozy coupe cars and motorcycles. Even the toddlers joined in on the action! The campers also made boats to float in our water tables, fun snacks to eat using bananas and pretzels and Travelin Tumblers was on hand to help us get our bodies in motion! The children also had a chance to participate in a Car Wash using our cozy coupe cars Who knew transportation could be so much FUN! 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 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 6pm 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.

6 Thank you to John and Cynthia Trezza for their continuous gift of our parking lot renovations and snow plowing during the winter season. Essex & Morris Contracting Co. Inc. is an industry leading paving, concrete and masonry contractor serving the Essex and Morris Counties of New Jersey. Under the leadership of John and Cynthia Trezza, and their son Anthony Trezza, Essex & Morris understands the importance of exceeding it s customers expectations, and is dedicated to utilizing quality products and methods to accomplish perfection visually and structurally. Asphalt, Driveways, Parking Lots, Concrete, Curbings, Sidewalks, Patios, Belgium Block, Blue Stone, Pavers, Steps, Retaining Walls Phone: (973) Earth Wind & Flowers 96 River Road, East Hanover Susie from Earth Wind & Flowers provided and planted the seasonal flowers in the planters on the Church plaza. Please consider purchasing your flowers, plants, seasonal garden arrangements from this St. Rose friendly garden center. PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Office: Fax: In case of a TRUE EMERGENCY, death or funeral, after office hours, please call and press 2 to reach a priest Pastor Fr. Owen B Moran Ext 114 omoran@saintroseoflimachurch.org Parochial Vicar Fr. Matthew Kranc Ext 125 fr.matthew@saintroseoflimachurch.org Permanent Deacon Vincent Leo tvleo@carroll.com Pastor Emeritus Msgr. William McCarthy retired and not in residence Seminarian Mr. Alex Nevitt 3rd Year Theolog, Rome wnevitt@gmail.com Parish Staff Mrs. Gretchen Turner Finance Consultant Ext 115 gturner@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Karen Cunningham Business Manager Ext 129 kcunningham@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mr. Diego Badilla Music Director Ext 157 dbadilla@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 Trustee Mr. William Nevitt Parish Council President Early Childhood Center Mrs. Lorie Agrifolio Director of ECC lagrifolio@stroseacad.org Mrs. Carol Freeman Administrative Assistant cfreeman@stroseacad.org Faith Formation Mrs. Bernadette Caponegro Director of Religious Education bcaponegro@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. Gina Liebhauser Ass t Coordinator of Religious Ed reled@saintroseoflimachurch.org Ms. Lisa Paradiso Confirmation and Youth Ministry lparadiso@saintroseoflimachurach.org Mrs. Tanya D Souza Confirmation, Bereavement Ass t tdsouza@saintroseoflimachurch.org Mrs. M. Kelly Robertazzi Youth Ministry and Confirmation Ass t krobertazzi@saintroseoflimachurch.org Fred & Gerry Vaccaro Assistants to Religious Ed Program gfvaccaro@saintroseoflimachurch.org