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1 Weekly Mass Schedule Unless otherwise noted, all weekday Masses will be held in the Parish Center Chapel Saturday, September 15 5:30 p.m. Marie Marée (15 th Anniversary) Sunday, September 16 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Lou Zwirek 10:30 a.m. Chung-Kwai Lui Wei 12:00 p.m. Patricia Kyzima Monday, September 17 6:30 a.m. James Cafone (24 th Anniversary) 8:00 a.m. Charles E. Moore, Jr. 12:10 p.m. Jules Aires Tuesday, September 18 6:30 a.m. Brian Lynch 8:00 a.m. Jane Dufresne 12:10 p.m. Cletus T. Joyce Wednesday, September 19 6:30 a.m. In Thanksgiving 8:00 a.m. Geraldine Ambrosio 12:10 p.m. Charles Seelman Thursday, September 20 6:30 a.m. John Flammer 8:00 a.m. Thomas P. Mahon, Jr. 12:10 p.m. Robert Augelli Friday, September 21 6:30 a.m. Rev. Msgr. George C. Lutz 8:00 a.m. Christopher Rush (36 th Anniversary) 12:10 p.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Lauber & Dahlen Families Saturday, September 22 8:00 a.m. Alvin Malpelli 5:30 p.m. Padre Pio Sunday, September 23 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Bartholomew Tran 10:30 a.m. Margaret O Connor 10:30 a.m. Michael Cox, Sr. -MWH 12:00 p.m. Victor Melillo (11 th Anniversary) The chalice of blessing that we bless is a communion in the Blood of Christ; and the bread that we break is a sharing in the Body of the Lord. Corinthians 10:16 Hosts For every Mass have been donated by the Rosary Society From the Pastor s Desk My dear friends in Christ, Summer is officially over and now we return to the hectic and chaotic activities of our daily lives. School resumes, work becomes more intense, and it seems that we have no time for ourselves. Today is the first day of our Religious Education program. We welcome back our children and their families as they continue their faith formation and journey in our Lord Jesus Christ. Today we also commissioned our volunteer catechists who give so much of their faith and time in helping the parents of our Religious Ed students foster the faith in their children and family life. The readings this week remind us that in the midst of this daily life and chaos, the Lord calls us to an active faith life. It is an opportunity for us to partake in our Christian mission. We at Saint Mary's must take this very seriously. We need to find ways to refresh ourselves and strengthen our spiritual life. As Saint Paul reminds us: And: So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Demonstrate your faith to me without works, and I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works. The community of Saint Mary s has many opportunities to put our faith into action. Through the efforts of some very dedicated individuals, Saint Mary's has cared for the needs of the less fortunate of our community and surrounding communities. This just might be the time for you to get involved in this wonderful ministry. The scripture reminds us as well as our Christian duties that we must not neglect the needs of others. So, you maybe asking yourself, what can I do? What will invoke a desire to enrich your spiritual life? You can begin right here at Saint Mary's maybe volunteering as a catechist, joining a prayer group, or Rosary Society. Helping out with our Pantry. You can volunteer at a soup kitchen, donate gift cards from food stores; these are just a few ways we can put our faith into action. May God continue to bless you and keep you safe. Fr. Ernie 1

2 2013 Mass Book This Week at Saint Mary s Sunday, 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 a.m. Monday, 12 Noon 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3:45 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. September 16 First Sunday Rel. Ed Class School Catechetical Sunday Mass Church No Family Mass MWH Baptisms Church September 17 Miraculous Medal Novena - Chapel Alcoholics Anonymous MWH Catholic Daughters Business Mtg PCCR September 18 First Tuesday Religious Ed Class- School BINGO MWH September 19 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Chapel Oratory of Divine Love Dcn Coffey Rm September 20 Divine Mercy Chapel September 23 Religious Ed School The 2013 Mass Book will open on Sat., Sept. 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Conference Room. On that day, you will be able to book up to 5 weekend and 15 weekday masses. This will allow all parishioners access to Sunday Masses. After that weekend, additional masses may be booked at the Parish Center during office hours or on Sundays in the church office after masses. Saturday Evening, Sunday and Holy Day Masses are $20 each. Weekday Masses are $10. Chapel and Church Lamps and Wine are $15 each. Save the Date Healing Mass Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Gratia 751 will resume meetings on Mon., Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Conference Room. Our Communion Breakfast will be held on Sun., Oct. 14. Mass will be celebrated on that day in the Chapel at 9:00 a.m. Please plan to attend. Details will be discussed at the September meeting. Saturday, October 20 at 12 Noon in Church A luncheon in the school gym will follow the Mass. We will need volunteers to bake and help with the luncheon. Please watch future bulletin for more details. Dominican Sisters Special Presentation Dominican Sisters host Sr. Simone Campbell at Werner Hall, Caldwell College on Sun., Sept. 23 from 1:00 3:30 p.m. Sr. Simone, Director of NETWORK (a National Catholic Social Justice Lobby), will lead an exploration into the topic Vote for the Common Good. The event and the parking are FREE but seating is limited. Register by contacting Sr. Peggy Ryan at Saint Mary s Knights of Columbus 90th Anniversary Gala The Knights of Columbus Saint Mary s Council 2346, is selling tickets to their 90th Anniversary Gala, which will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012, after all masses this weekend. Also, representatives of the Knights will be at the doors of the Church after each of the Masses on Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23 looking for new members. The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic men's organization in the world and are involved in many Church and community functions. Any one interested can speak with a representative or call Kevin at !ST. MARY S ROSARY SOCIETY/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM PRESENTS BROADWAY Finance Council Meeting St. Mary s Finance Council will be meeting on Thurs., September 20. If you have any questions or concerns for the Finance Council, please contact John Saar, President, at or at jsaar@optonline.net. TRICKY TRAY FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2012 DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM MONSIGNOR WALSH HALL (BELOW CHURCH) Bingo on Tuesdays BINGO is held every Tuesday evening beginning with the Early Bird Special at Powerball 7:15 p.m. and Game 1 at 7:30 p.m. in $150 Msgr. Walsh Hall. Food is also available. If anyone is interested in volunteering at BINGO, please call the Parish Center. Our current BINGO Powerball is $150. COST - $20.00 PER PERSON PRICE INCLUDES COFFEE, TEA, SODA, WATER AND DESSERT TICKETS WILL BE GOING ON SALE SOON DONATIONS ARE GLADLY ACCEPTED. 2

3 11 DAYS PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY Hosted by REV. ERNEST RUSH, PASTOR St. Mary s Catholic Church, Nutley, NJ OCTOBER 29 NOVEMBER 8, 2012 $2972 PER PERSON from NEWARK (Air/land tour price is $2399 plus $573 govt. taxes/airline fuel surcharges) TOUR INCLUDES: Roundtrip Air from Newark, $573 govt. taxes/ airline fuel surcharges, First Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Comprehensive Sightseeing and much more!! Visit Venice, Florence, Assisi, and Rome with Vatican City and the Papal Audience For a brochure and more information contact: Diane Addesso (973) or Diane@stmarysnutley.org Holy Father s Prayer Intention for September That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Flu Shot Schedules The Nutley Health Department will conduct a flu clinic on the following dates: Thurs., September 20 & Thurs., September 27 9:00 a.m. 12 Noon Nutley Health Department 149 Chestnut St, Nutley Flu vaccine is covered by Traditional Medicare (Part B). Please bring your card. All others: Flu - $20.00; Pneumovax - $70.00 Catholic School Open Houses Queen of Peace High School (191 Rutherford Pl, North Arlington) Sun., Sept. 23, 1:00 4:00 p.m., Sun., Oct. 14, 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Tues., Nov. 13, 7:00 8:30 p.m. Mother Seton Regional High School (One Valley Rd, Clark) Tues., Sept 25, 7:30 p.m. This High School Night is for girls in grades 5 8. Paramus Catholic High School (425 Paramus Rd, Paramus) Sun. Sept. 30, 1: p.m. and Wed., Oct., 17, 7:00 9:00 p.m. Regis High School (55 East 84 th St, in New York) Mon., Oct. 8, 1:00 4:00 p.m. Regis High School is an all-scholarship Jesuit secondary school for Catholic boys. Saint Dominic Academy (2572 Kennedy Blvd. in Jersey City) Sun., Sept. 30, 1:00 3:00 p.m. and Thurs., Oct. 11, 6:00 8:00 p.m.!"$&'()*+,(&''-./+$*.0'1,-"2345!6"7.8*"/)-/*9-/"/1'/+-1'.*.01:&/&';1/)+*("-(.,1'$ "()+"1.,8)1//)-$)1<-/66-'$&1.,$&'619*+$=>)-;1/)+*("-(.,1'$"()+"6/)-?'(),*(-"- 6@-81'A1'-"B."'*.0/)'---<-.*.0"-./*/+-,!"$&'$(()*+,(= September 25, 2012 St. Nicholas School 118 Ferry Street Jersey City, NJ September 26, 2012 Visitation Academy 222 Farview Avenue Paramus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eptember 27, 2012 Archdiocesan Center 171 Clifton Avenue Newark, NJ 07104

4 St. Maryʼs Religious Education Program Needs You! Our Religious Education Program is in need of volunteers to be Catechists for the 2012/2013 Program Year Volunteer for: Sunday Morning (9:00 am to 10:15 am) or Tuesday Afternoon (3:45 pm to 5:00 pm ) No experience necessary. Receive a user friendly manual from our publisher, Sadlier Access to a fantastic website that allows you to download discussion ideas, classroom prayer services and more High School students may be classroom assistants Here are the Top 5 Reasons you should become a Catechist: 1. The best way to learn is to teach. Learn about our faith and expand your knowledge as you inspire our students. 2. Sharing the faith is an honor. It is estimated that fewer than 1 of Catholics are catechists. 3. Your own faith will come alive. As a catechist, you will discover that prayer, liturgy and your own relationship with God will become more vibrant and meaningful. 4. You show your family you value religious education. You will have the opportunity to get to know our new parochial vicar, Fr. Trinidad, who is extremely enthusiastic to become involved in our Religious Education Program as Moderator. He is the eldest of 18 children and looks forward to working with 600 of ours! He will be working with our new Director of Religious Education, Anthony G. Armando, and Fr. Sal DiStefano who, for years, has been a Catholic High School Counsellor. Celebrate 90th Anniversary Gala In Conjunction With The Supreme 130th Jubilee Celebration of The Knights Of Columbus Chartered on March 29, 1882 On Saturday, The Twenty-Ninth Of September In The Year Of Our Lord Two Thousand Twelve Cocktails & Appetizers at Seven O clock Hot Buffet Dinner at Eight O clock Saint Mary s Parish Gymnasium 16 Monsignor Owens Place, Nutley, New Jersey Knights of Columbus Saint Mary s Council 2346 Aromi Di Napoli Bakery, Bovella s Pastry Shoppe, Mama Vittoria s Restaurant and Sebastião s Bakery For Tickets and Information, please contact Grand Knight George Nealis at (973) or Gala Chairman Mark Matyas at MMdiplomat@aol.com 4

5 Catechetical Sunday Gracious and all-loving Father, out of love for all people you spoke your Word who became flesh for our salvation. May your Word transform me so that the message of your Son, our Lord, may be echoed through my teaching. Allow me to guide the hearts of those whom I teach in such a way that they will enter more deeply into your way of truth and salvation. Grant me the insight needed to lead them to know, love, and serve you. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may they become hearers and followers of your Word, so that they might help transform the world to follow the way of life to which your Son has called us all, for He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Chorus of Communities The Chorus of Communities and Director Richard Morgan invite you to join them for the Fall Season! Rehearsals begin on Mon., Sept. 24. Auditions for all new members will be held on this date beginning at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals are held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Belleville from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Parking is limited, so arrive early. Please Check our website for more information: Our December 9 th Concert, Messiah (Part I) G. F. Handel (with orchestra) will be held at St. Peter s Church, Belleville. Thank You For Eastern Europe Collection Thank you for your generous contributions to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your generosity helps provide not only daily necessities for those in the region but also pastoral care and catechesis that restore the strength of the Church there. Please visit to learn more about what your donations have accomplished. Thank You For Your Recent Donations: Sunday, September 2 - $7,855, (of this, $3,257 was for the Archdiocesan Assessment. Sunday, September 9 - $8,877 Eastern Europe Collection - $1,094 5 Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 9:35 When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to deny ourselves some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended them to be shared. San Lorenzo Ruiz Mass The Office of the Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark coordinates the annual celebration of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila and Companion Martyrs feast, and cordially invites devotees and friends to the 5 th Archdiocesan Mass in honor of the first Filipino saint, to be officiated and preached by the Most Reverend Manuel Cruz, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, on Sun., Sept. 30 at 3:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Leading the congregation in praise of God are the combined parish choirs of Essex County. Come and join us to celebrate our faith, and solidarity. That our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan may be protected by the Holy Spirit and know the prayers of a grateful nation. The Sick Doris Addessio, Judy Gray-Allan, Jaclyn Amorin, Louise Argieri, Cathy Beaseley, Jayce Bergamino, Ronald A. Bergamino, Jr., baby Billy, Takee Brockman, Ryan Burbank, Al Caracciolo, John Casale, Sr., Tommy Coykendall, Maureen DeBruyn, Anthony Divins, Michael Donovan, Terri Duffy, Watson Dufresne, Fran Falone, Gene Falone, Bernadette Ferraro, Peter Fiala, Mary Ellen Furlong, Robert Ianneci, George Ippolito Jr, George Ippolito, Sr, Robert Jones, Michael Kennedy, Elizabeth Klotz, Maria Laxina, Rita Lindsay, Karen Mathewson, John Miller, Jimmy Moscaritola, Florence Moskowitz, Jacqueline Muglia, Khoan Nguyen, baby Nicole, Helen Nicole, Karen Nugent, Peggy Pisko, little Grace Reijers, Jean Reilly, Adelaide Rose, Eleanor Ryan, Sandy Scrudato, Mary & Lawrence Simon, Kathy Valese, John Weeks The Deceased Frederick Howard Foran, Elizabeth O Dell, Edward Gerety, Readings for the Week of September 16, 2012 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12: :13/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Lk 8:4-15 Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16---4:3/ Mk 9:30-37 Liturgical Publications Inc