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The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, New Jersey, 08869-1894 (908) 725-1008 www.stannparish.com Clergy / Religious Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Corona PA, KCHS, Pastor Rev. Edmund A.

1 The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, New Jersey, (908) Clergy / Religious Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Corona PA, KCHS, Pastor Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, Parochial Vicar Monsignor James Cafone, Weekend Clergy Deacon John R. Pacifico, Permanent Deacon Deacon Conrad Paulus, Permanent Deacon Sr. Dolores Toscano, M.P.F., Superior and Pastoral Associate Lori Albanese, John Frangelli, Jr., Trustees St. Ann School Building Christian Futures, One Child at a Time Sister Gloria Caglioti, M.P.F., Principal of St. Ann s School Mrs. Kelly Albright, School Secretary School (908) Convent (908) Parish Services Altar Rosary Society - Edith Pena Altar Servers - Rev. Edmund Luciano, III Athletic Association - Jay Gardner Bingo - Trish Miller & Dan McNulty Blood Drive - Augusta Santos Collaborative Ministry - Mike Lopez Columbiettes - Helen Myslinski Eucharistic Ministers - Jim Fidacaro Finance Committee - James DeMuro Golden Age - Marge Corona Holy Name Society - Mike Lopez H.S.A - Sr. Gloria Caglioti, M.P.F., Bob Lisa, President Knights of Columbus - Kevin Kohlweck Lectors - Jim Fidacaro Marriage Prep - Tom & Nanette Brown Music Ministry/Choirs Natural Family Planning - Ken & Madeline Swartz Parish Nursing - Irene Roglieri Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) PCL - Christine Esposito Special Needs Mary Wesley Pro-Life Coordinator - John Carlone RCIA - Deacon John Pacifico Michael Faccone Scouts: Cub Scouts - Brian Sibiga Girl Scouts - Helen Myslinski Social Concerns - Dorothy Pacifico Christine Esposito Ushers - David White Youth Ministry - Rev. Edmund Luciano III Holy Mass DAILY MASS Monday - Friday 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM (subject to change as needed) First Friday 9:00 AM WEEKEND MASSES Saturday - 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM - First Mass for Sunday Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon Sacraments & Devotions CONFESSIONS Saturday 9:30-10:00 AM & 3:00-3:45 PM BAPTISM Preparation: Parents must attend one preparation session before the Baptism. Preparation classes are held the 3rd Sunday of the month after the 10:30AM Mass. Baptisms are held the 1st Sunday at the 12Noon Mass and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. SPONSORS & GODPARENTS If you are 18 years of age or older, you must register as an adult (see PARISH REGISTRATION) and be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you are married, your marriage must be recognized by the Church. This is especially important if you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or Godparent. It takes 6 months of attending Mass to be eligible for both of these privileges. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 3, 2010 P.R.E.P. Grades 1-4: Tuesday - 4:30 to 5:45 PM Grades 5-7: Monday - 7:00 to 8:15 PM Grade 8: 2nd Sunday at 10:30AM Special Needs - Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30 PM R.C.I.A. Thursday 7:30PM to 9:00PM DEVOTIONS Rosary - Prayed after Daily Morning Mass Padre Pio League - 1st Monday of each month 13 Tuesdays of Saint Anthony - March through June Novena to Saint Ann - July Prayers to Santo Niño - First Fridays at 8:00 PM Novena to Saint Joseph - March Novena to Saint Rita May Novena to Saint Rocco - June Novena to Saint Maria Goretti June-July Novena to St. Therese-Little Flower September Holy Hour for the Unborn - First Fridays at 7:30AM MARRIAGES The common policy of marriage requires that arrangements for the Church be made at least ONE YEAR before the date of the marriage and before any social plans are made. Either the bride or groom must be a registered parishioner. Wedding Masses and ceremonies may be scheduled for Friday afternoon or Saturday morning or afternoon. Only Wedding ceremonies are performed on Sunday. PARISH REGISTRATION Any new family who has moved into the parish are and adult children 18 years of age or older, are invited to register at our parish after any Sunday Mass. Also, please notify us if you move.

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN ALTAR CANDLES The Altar Candles this week are burning for: 1. Michael Schurick requested by Edwina, Tanya, Edwina M. & Tom 2.

Joseph Angelo Bavaro as requested by Daughter, Lia Ruffa & Family.

9AM 9AM 9AM Lia Rodriguez Carly Rodriguez Christina Vaz Tom DeSantis Theresa Walakonis Edith Pena EM Rose Pacifico EM Sr.

Francis of Assisi 7:00 AM Wes Krause Req. by: Wife, Helen and Children 7:30 AM St. Pio Devotions 7:00 PM Irma & Thomas D Alessio Req.

2 THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN ALTAR CANDLES The Altar Candles this week are burning for: 1. Michael Schurick requested by Edwina, Tanya, Edwina M. & Tom 2. No Intention Tabernacle SANCTUARY LAMPS The Sanctuary Lamps are burning for: Angelo Sena as requested by Ulanda Calvo. Blessed Mother No Intention St. Joseph Angelo Bavaro as requested by Daughter, Lia Ruffa & Family. Altar Servers Lectors Ministers 4PM 4PM 4PM Gregory Dryl Carol Werner Michael Florczak Allie Myslinski Jim Werner 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 7:30AM Jessie Farrigan Jim Janci Frank Kerr Thomas Brown Jr. 9AM 9AM 9AM Lia Rodriguez Carly Rodriguez Christina Vaz Tom DeSantis Theresa Walakonis Edith Pena EM Rose Pacifico EM Sr. Dolores PB 10:30AM 10:30AM Mary Lou Cirianni PB Carl Meixsell Tina DiFabio 10:30AM Bradley Meixsell Trevor Meixsell Liturgical Servers October 3, 2010 Barbara Ronca Tom Ronca Monday, October 4 ~St. Francis of Assisi 7:00 AM Wes Krause Req. by: Wife, Helen and Children 7:30 AM St. Pio Devotions 7:00 PM Irma & Thomas D Alessio Req. by: Harold & Jacqueline D Alessio Tuesday, October 5 ~ 7:00 AM Patrick Esposito Req. by: Sister, Marge Corona 7:00 PM Mary Masi Req. by: Bob and Pat Ronca Wednesday, October 6 ~ St. Bruno 7:00 AM Ann Riccelli Req. by: Joseph, Robert, & Maria Riccelli 7:00 PM Bernadette Cioffi Req. by: Rose Pacifico Thursday, October 7 ~ Our Lady of the Rosary 7:00 AM For the Souls in Purgatory Req. by: Albert & Theresa Walakonis 7:00 PM For the Good Health of Theresa Walakonis Req. by: Husband, Albert & Children Friday, October 8 7:00 AM Henry Florczak Req. by: The Florczak Family 7:00 PM Deceased Members of the Forte Family Req. by: Rose Pacifico Saturday, October 9 ~ Sts. Denis & John Leonardi 9:00 AM Nonna Francesco Ruffa Req. by: Grandson, Frank Ruffa 4:00 PM First Mass for Sunday Hugh C. Davis Req. by: Wife, Mae Sunday, October 3 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM People of Parish 9:00 AM Antonio & Maria Rosa Greco Req. by: Vincenza Greco 10:30 AM Orazio Gudagno Req. by: Wife, Catherine Viscariello 12:00 PM Adolfo Cuervo Req. by: Daughters & Grandchildren 12Noon 12Noon 12Noon Jessica Lisa Christine Carrara Joseph Mele John Pugh Joanne Mele Daniel McNulty Please join us for our prayer and devotion to Padre Pio on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7:30AM.

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear Sisters and Brothers, In nineteenth-century England, William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan wrote a number of comic operas that entertained the people of their

3 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear Sisters and Brothers, In nineteenth-century England, William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan wrote a number of comic operas that entertained the people of their day and have continued to delight audiences ever since. Among them, one of the most popular is The Pirates of Penzance. Its alternative title is The Slave of Duty, because it concerns a young man, Frederick, whose sense of duty is outstanding. Frederick is apprenticed to a gang of pirates (who in the opera are, inevitably, comic characters, not to be taken seriously) until and this is an important point his twenty-first birthday. Unfortunately, just as he is about to be released from his bonds, having lived for twenty-one years, it is revealed that he was born on 29 February in a leap year so that, technically, he will have had only five birthdays by the time he is twenty-one. Frederick believes that he is obliged, therefore, to return to the pirates; and that he will not be free, nor see Mabel, his sweetheart, again, until he is in his mid-eighties. However, after a lot of fun and nonsense, he is eventually freed and reunited with his beloved. A sense of duty is highly commendable, but being a slave to duty, as we see, is not always good. It all depends on to whom or to what we are a slave. In Gilbert and Sullivan s opera, the obedience of duty is demanded by a joke gang of pirates; in our day, we may all too often see such obedience commanded in their members by extremist groups or terrorist organisations, often with deadly consequences. In these cases, the sense of duty is misguided, and does not contribute to the common good. Our Gospel Lesson for today talks of duty in the sense that is shared by parents who make sacrifices for their children, or by members of the armed services who risk their lives for their country. It is especially commendable when expressed by servicemen and women who rescue their comrades while under fire and who humbly declare such heroism to be no more than their duty. Duty does not expect reward it is simply the discharge of a moral obligation. We are morally obliged to God for everything, from our lives to the world around us. God has given everything we have and are to us. We owe God for everything, and God would be entitled to command our absolute obedience. But God s way is not generally to issue strict demands of us; rather, God issues the invitation to us to accept the gift of faith, openly and freely, with our minds as well as our hearts. Jesus words today, assure us that even a tiny amount of faith, a minute mustard seed of it, can go a very long way. It can change our lives. It can provide the pattern for our lives. It can even bring us into relationship with the Divine. Of course, this relationship is not one of equals how could it be? The illustration Jesus uses reminds us that in his day slaves and masters were not equals. The slave could not demand anything of the master, as the master owed the slave nothing. In the same way, how could we demand anything of God? We cannot browbeat or blackmail God, bully or bargain to get our way. Yet God works in paradoxes. By accepting that we are God s creatures, by acknowledging our debt of duty to our Creator, we are given the greatest gift of all. We are invited to a share in the divine life itself. We become children of God, heirs of the kingdom. Our slavery is turned into freedom. We who are entitled to nothing are freely given everything. By living more for God and for others, and less for our own selfish selves, more and more is the life we receive. We do not deserve the life of glory any more than we deserved the life we were given at our conception. We cannot claim heaven as a right, as payment for good behavior, or for regular attendance at Mass, or for being a generally nice person. All is gift, and we have been given the freedom to accept it or not. That is a cause for celebration for, as our slavery is real freedom, our duty can be discharged with real joy. In your charity, please pray for the sick and lonely visit them if you can. Also, please remember to pray for all who have wandered from the Faith and all who have died, and especially the parents of the babies who have been killed through abortion. May God always be pleased with us! Monsignor Michael Pastor

OCTOBER 3, 2010 We are a Stewardship Parish Your Stewardship in Treasure for last weekend was: Collection.... $8,047.00 Poor Box.......$132.94 Thank you and May God Bless you abundantly!

Come join us for a special night of great food, music, raffles, prizes, and lots of fun, as we sample an assortment of special wines that have been selected for your enjoyment.

2010 Bishop s Annual Appeal Christ for One Another The Diocesan Office of Respect for Life works to restore respect and legal protection of human life at every state in its existence from conception

4 OCTOBER 3, 2010 We are a Stewardship Parish Your Stewardship in Treasure for last weekend was: Collection.... $8, Poor Box $ Thank you and May God Bless you abundantly! Please remember the Church of St. Ann in your will. Wine Tasting St. Ann School will be hosting a Wine Tasting Event on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 7-10PM. Come join us for a special night of great food, music, raffles, prizes, and lots of fun, as we sample an assortment of special wines that have been selected for your enjoyment. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Must be 21 or older. More information to follow Bishop s Annual Appeal Christ for One Another The Diocesan Office of Respect for Life works to restore respect and legal protection of human life at every state in its existence from conception to natural death. Beyond matters relating to the unborn, persons with disabilities, and the elderly, other topics being addressed include: reproduction technologies, cloning, stem cell research, chasity, the death penalty, euthanasia, assisted suicide, and end of life issues. Your gift to the Bishop s Annual appeal will help to sustain this important ministry Senior Sister s Christmas Bazaar Sunday, November 7, PM Religious Teachers Filippini Villa Walsh Mother Ninetta Auditorium Morristown, NJ Novelties ~ Good Food ~ Plants ~ Ceramics ~ Varied Crafts ~ Household items ~ Christmas Decorations and Ornaments ~ Knitted and Crocheted Items ~ Gift Baskets ~ Breads ~ Rolls ~ Pies ~ Pastry St. Ann Parish will sponsor a bus trip to Atlantic City on Thursday, October 7th at 9AM. For more information, please call Marge Corona at On July 24, 1933, a saintly life was born into this world, a life we remember today as our poor, chaste, holy, second grade teacher, Sr. Ann Geraghty. After more than fifty years dedicated to the religious life, on September 17,this great person was called to eternal life with God. We are certain, though, that she will continue to live on in the hearts of her children. Most people remember Sr. Ann as a great teacher, stern but loving. We recall the lasting relationships she held she held with her fellow teachers and students and the aura of peace and holiness she held in her classroom. We, however, thought even more of Sr. Ann than this. She was an everyday role model for all of us ever sine second grade. The teacher who prepared so many of us for Holy Communion and for the rest of our lives was none but humble nun. Through her teaching and Christly life ways, Sister Ann changed our lives and moved each of us closer to God. Her death was a great loss for everyone who knew her. Many students, parents, and alumni of our school honored her at the beautiful funeral held for her at Villa Walsh on September 20. Written By: Kevin Stephen Grade 7 St. Ann School is in need of a Registered Nurse to volunteer their time during school hours to fill in as the School Nurse. If you or someone you know is able to share this great gift of time and talent in helping our school children, please contact Donna Bontempo at extension 113. The next Lunch Bunch is Friday, October 8th at 12:30PM in St. Ann School cafeteria. Call Marge at for reservations. School Wishlist St. Ann School is in need of 3 DVD/VCR combo players and an inkjet printer. If you are able to donate toward these items, please contact Donna at extension 113. The Choir at Saint Ann's is looking for new and returning members. Choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:30pm for the children's choir, and 7:30pm for the adult choir, beginning October 6th. Please see our director of music, Carolyn Thomas, if you are interested in joining.

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday, October 3, 2010 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12Noon Mass Food Drive Collection 1PM Blessing of the Animals in honor of St.

5 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday, October 3, :30, 9:00, 10:30, 12Noon Mass Food Drive Collection 1PM Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi for Parish Families 1:30PM Special Parish Meeting 2:00PM Life Chain Rally 7PM Bingo (SC) Monday, October 4, :30AM St. Pio Devotions 8AM Blessing of the Animals for School Families 1:30PM Golden Age 7PM PREP Gr PM Mass Tuesday, October 5, 2010 School: Scrip Sales 4:30PM PREP Gr :30PM Cheerleading Practice (SG) 6:30PM PREP Gr PM Mass ~ 7:30 PM BINGO (SC) 7:30PM Social Ministry Meeting Wednesday, October 6, :30PM St. Ann School Teachers Faculty Meeting 6:30PM R.A.S. Meeting (CMR) 7:30PM Protecting God s Children (CMR) Thursday, October 7, :30PM:Cheerleading Practice (SG) 6:30PM H.S.A. Meeting (SL) 7PM: Mass 7:30PM RCIA Meeting (RCR) 7:30PM Protecting God s Children Training (CMR) Friday, October 8, :30PMSt. Ann s Monthly Lunch Bunch (SC) 2:30PM Girl Scout Journey Meeting (SC) 7PM Mass ~ Saturday, October 9 9AM Mass 9:30-10AM: Confessions 3-3:45PM Confessions 4PM Mass Baby Shower Gift Collection St. Ann s Golden Age will meet on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:30PM in the school cafeteria. New members are always welcomed. We ask God s blessing for the strengthening and healing of our sick and homebound. Please pray for: Victoria Andrews, Mary Arnold, Helen Baker, Teresa Blundi, Sara Bonilla, Amity Bryson, Joanmarie Carlone, Jaden Chambres, Tony Cianfrone, Rose Ciatarelli, Mario Cioffi, John R. D Alessio, Mary Ann De- Maio, Vincent Facciolo, Fortunato Figliano, Kathleen Connors- Filardi, Frank Forte, Sr., Marie Forte, Shirley Frodelly, Teresa Galaini, Melanie Heim, Jarrett Kertesz, Bernadette Laggini, Brianna Larson, Victoria Lubrido, Joseph Mathewson, Vincent and Rita Medordi, Shelley Moscetti, Luke Myers, Carmella Nowosielski, Adelino Nunes, Raymond Peters, Yolanda Polidoro, Adam Romano, Cosette Ruh, Anthony Sacino, Eric Jose J. Santos, Josephine Guide Sapp, Rose Sardo, Lyndsey Schultes, Jenna Schwall, Edwina Schurick, Allison Valverde, Adele Verdino, and Margaret ZanGrando. St. Ann s Rosary Altar Society will be meeting in the Church on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6:15PM for Installations and recitation of the Rosary. We will also attend the 7PM Mass and our meeting will follow in the Church Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend! Any questions, call Edith Pena, The Sgt. John Basilone Columbiettes are sponsoring their 2nd annual Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, November 13 from 9-3PM The show will be held at St. Ann School-rain or shine! Half the proceeds will go toward the handicapped bathrooms for the Church. Have you ever asked yourself the following question: How can I best use my time, talent, and treasure to help my parish? Perhaps, one way to answer that question is by becoming a lector, a ministry which would welcome your time and talent. This letter is an open invitation to all who desire to become a lector. Responsibility: Lectors help to make God present in the liturgy of the word for our parish community. To proclaim the word in such a way that people are directed to the very presence of God. In this way, lectors are modern-day John the Baptist for us. Requirements: You must be a high school student or adult in good standing with the Church and be able to read well before large audiences. Training: Is painless! And we even provide you with a workbook for lectors which contains all three scripture readings assigned for each Sunday plus a pronunciation key. If you feel you have a calling for this wonderful ministry, please contact Jim Fidacaro at or call the rectory office at

DAILY MASS Monday - Friday 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM (subject to change as needed) First Friday 9:00 AM

DAILY MASS Monday - Friday 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM (subject to change as needed) First Friday 9:00 AM The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, New Jersey, 08869-1894 (908) 725-1008 www.stannparish.com Clergy / Religious Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Corona PA, KCHS, Pastor Rev. Edmund A. Luciano