SAINT MARY S PARISH Preserving a Proud Tradition Saint Mary s Capital Campaign Update! Total Pledged Commitments: $781,115.43.00 Generosity at Work Progress Report! 1. School Elevator: Completed! 2. Church air-conditioning: Sanctuary completed. 3. Monsignor Walsh Hall: Bathrooms: Renovations Started. Elevator: Projected November 1st start date. 4. Rectory Air-Conditioning: Completed. 5. Our Lady of Fatima Garden: Stone pavers installed. Family engraved stone pavers installed when $1800.00 donation is reached. Have you made your Capital Campaign Pledge? Every donation is critical to our success! If everyone makes a pledge we will reach our goal! A pledge at the FOUNDER LEVEL, ($50.00 a month for three years) will entitle you to an engraved stone paver in our new walkways in the Our Lady of Fatima Garden outside the Church. This is a great way to attach family history to the history of Saint Mary s Church. Please make your pledge today! Please contact the Parish Office for more information! May God Bless Saint Mary s Parish! Saint Mary s Thanks you for your generosity and your continuing commitment to fulfill your pledge to our campaign and parish community! May God Bless you always! Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time September 11, 2016
Weekly Mass Schedule Weekday Masses are held in the Parish Center Chapel Saturday, September 10 5:30 PM Msgr. James J. Owens (51 st Anniversary) Sunday, September 11 7:30 AM Irene and Richard Del Collo 9:00 AM Chung Kwai Lui-Wei 10:30 AM In Thanksgiving 12:00 PM Gilberto Perez Monday, September 12 7:30 AM Carl Orechio 12:10 PM Enrico Di Dio Tuesday, September 13 7:30 AM Joseph Hanaway 12:10 PM Deceased Members of the Lavan Family Wednesday, September 14 7:30 AM Theodora and Efim Mironuk 12:10 PM Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bergamino Thursday, September 15 7:30 AM Rev. James Sheehan 12:10 PM Intentions of Lino Turbela (Birthday) Friday, September 16 7:30 AM Rev. Robert Pachana 12:10 PM Rev. Anthony Bico Saturday, September 17 8:30 AM Rev. Bill Hatcher 5:30 PM James Cafone (Anniversary) Sunday, September 18 7:30 AM Intentions of Angelo Buro (Birthday) 9:00 AM Bartholomew Tran 10:30 AM Marie Herlihy 12:00 PM Dolly M. Berbary This Week s Words of Mercy: Together let us pray to the Virgin Mary that she helps us... to walk in faith and charity, ever trusting in the Lord's mercy; He always awaits us, loves us, has pardoned us with His Blood and pardons us every time we go to Him to ask His forgiveness. Let us trust in His mercy! Pope Francis Hosts for each Mass have been donated by the Rosary Society Holy Father's Prayer Intention We pray that each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. We also pray that by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize. Rosary Society On September 12th at 7:00 PM (please note time), a Rosary Society meeting will be held in the School Hall. Come to welcome Reverend Vincent D Agostino, newly ordained priest from the Archdiocese of Newark, as our guest speaker. A brief meeting will take place prior to Father D Agostino s talk. Light refreshments will be served. Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine Tuesday, Sept, 13th: The World Apostolate of Fatima, (674 Mountain View Road East, Asbury). Join us as we celebrate the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. She requested three shepherd children to continue to pray the Rosary in order to obtain peace and the end of the war. Pray the Rosary in the beautiful Outdoor Rosary Garden. Visit the Holy House USA, containing crushed stone from the Holy House of Loreto; the actual baldacchino and altar over which the last great apparition of Fatima took place; and the largest extant piece of the tree upon which Our Lady stood at Fatima. Confessions start 10:30 am.; Guest Speaker Rev. Frederick Miller; Holy Mass 1:00 pm. Main Celebrant - Most Rev. Frank Caggiano, Diocese of Bridgeport, Ct. Celebration ends with the Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:00. For more info: www.bluearmy.com. Super 50/50 Raffle Are you aware the Super 50/50 has been moved to the Fall? We will be holding the drawing on Friday, October 21 st at the Annual Rosary Tricky Tray. Raffle books will be available after all Masses starting Sept. 10 th where they will be sold until Oct. 16 th. Thank you for your continuing participation! 656 Page 2
Father Trinidad Accepts New Assignment! My dear parishioners, it is with a heavy heart that I bring you the news that our beloved Father Trinidad has accepted a new assignment from the Archbishop and will begin service as Parochial Vicar at Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Union City, New Jersey on October 1 st, 2016. We will be holding farewell receptions for Father Trinidad after all the masses on the weekend of Sunday September 25th. The receptions will allow us an opportunity to express our gratitude for Father Trinidad s outstanding service to our parish and to let him know of our love and prayers for continued success and happiness in the future. For all of us who have been touched by Father Trinidad s love for the Church and the Priesthood, I know this is a difficult moment. His energy, enthusiasm, great preaching, his work with Religious Education, Confirmation and RCIA have deeply touched many of us and many of our brothers and sisters in our parish community. I know that I have complained in the past that he eats way too much food, especially cereal, and that our rectory food budget is out of control, but I want you to know what a joy and privilege it has been to share our rectory as brothers with Father Tom and myself. He has been a bundle of energy and enthusiasm and has very often kept me on my toes! Many of you have experienced the departure of someone dear to you who has left for a new opportunity. It might be a son or daughter moving off to college or marriage or a dear friend accepting a new job and moving away. The departure leaves us with a sadness in our heart, but does not change our love and concern for the departed. It does not change our desire for much success, joy and fulfillment for them. It is with such a heart, on behalf of our parish community, that I thank Father Trinidad for all the goodness and joy he has brought to our community and wish him much peace and joy in the continuance of his service to our Lord! May God Bless Father Trinidad always, Fr. Rich Faith Formation at St. Mary s Church in 2016-17 First Day of Class Sunday, September 18 Tuesday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday Special Blessing for all students, teachers, and catechists Sunday, September 18 at 10:30am Mass Confirmation Parent and Candidate Meeting Thursday, September 29 First Penance Parent Meeting Monday, October 17 656 Page 3
From the Desk of Fr. Trinidad Cuevas Dear beloved parishioners, It has been a little over three years since the last time I wrote in our parish bulletin. In that last bulletin I wrote about St. Mary s beautiful stain glass windows and about the tremendous impact they had on me as a young priest. At that time I did not know that the windows of St. Mary s were going to be a prophecy, a window so to say, of how my priesthood would flourish and mature so long as I meditated on the life of Christ and the humility of the Virgin Mary. I m happy to say that these last four years, but especially since the arrival of Fr. Richard Berbary, have been truly phenomenal. This past June I also began my fifth year at St. Mary s Church. I can honestly say that God has showered me with much tender love and joy with the presence of Fr. Tom and Fr. Richard, two remarkable men. They have taught me almost everything I know about life as a priest in a parish. I am truly indebted to them for their kindness, patience, support, brotherhood and love. The staff at St. Mary s is outstanding, I could not have asked for better people to work with on a day-to-day basis. It is because of them that my work at St. Mary s has been successful. Above all, I have learned the most on how to be a priest, by interacting in the life of each and every one of you beloved parishioners. I will always thank God for giving me the grace to begin my priesthood with such extraordinary people. I would like to take this time to speak to you about my experience at St. Mary s as a young priest. You might not know this, but the year leading up to my diaconal ordination I had asked the Blessed Virgin Mary for a small but significant grace. I asked the Virgin Mary if it be possible, for my first assignment as a new priest, to be at a place where I would experience her constant protection and never feel alone. Lo and behold, this small petition became true. Not only did I receive a parish in honor of the Virgin Mary, (as a sign of Mary s continual protection) she also gave me a new family so that I would never feel alone. The truth is, that I have never felt alone at St. Mary s. I want to tell you St. Mary s that I will always love you for everything you have done, shown and inspired in me. You have been fundamental in my life as a young priest. I have heard sad stories of young priest living the priesthood or getting married as a result of a bad experience with their first assignments so critical in the first years. This unfortunate outcome has not been my experience. On the contrary, I have felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in each and every person that comes to St. Mary s. It is because of you my dear parishioners that my vocation to the priesthood is confirmed everyday. I love being a priest because of you. God willing I hope to someday, in my ripe old age, die a holy priest. Thank you for your prayers and friendship but especially for your tender love. Now I would like to tell you something that requires immediate attention. As most of you may already know, this past summer I participated to an event called World Youth Day in Krakow Poland together with my family and some young people from my home parish in California. This was an amazing trip, one I will not forget anytime soon. After Poland, my family and I continued our vacation in Italy. We visited many beautiful places and churches. One of those churches was the basilica of St. Anthony of Padua. As I prayed at the tomb of St. Anthony, I asked for a small but significant grace, but only if the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary were in favor of it. I asked for the grace to be completely open to the will of God no matter what it is. Lo and behold St. Anthony answered my prayer and granted me the grace to accept God s will with joy. And what exactly is God s will for me today? My dear parishioners, I am writing to tell you that God has given me a new assignment for my priestly ministry at a church called St. Anthony of Padua in Union City. This new assignment is God s will for me and I am happy to accept it. I received this news about two weeks ago. I did not ask or looked for this change, it was rather an urgent need, and like a faithful soldier for Christ, I will always answer the call to duty. I ask my dear parishioners to please pray for me as I embark on this new journey. Humanly speaking it will be challenging to leave behind those whom I love. Please know that I will never forget you. My new assignment will begin on October 1 st 2016. My last weekend at St. Mary s will be on September 24 th and 25 th. I hope this news does not make you sad and that you understand that this new assignment has not been forced upon me. I in all freedom have accepted it with joy and gratitude. I promise I will visit as often as I can, and you can definitely count on my prayers. Please know from the bottom of my heart that I will always love you St. Mary s. I will remember you forever. May the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph guide and protect you always. I will be forever yours, Fr. Trinidad Jose Cuevas 656 Page 4
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good unto them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you. If I had to use one word to describe today's readings, I would choose mercy. In the first reading Moses begs God to relent from punishing the people because they failed to keep their part of the covenant. In the second reading Paul speaks of God's mercy from a personal perspective. Finally, the gospel of Luke recounts three stories of mercy and redemption concluding with the well-known story of the prodigal son. It is easy to put oneself in the position of the sinful son or reflect on the joy of the merciful father when the son who was dead returns. On this 15th anniversary of an event so horrific it continues to serve as a mark of time I suggest a different perspective: Let s look at this gospel story through the eyes of the older brother who felt wronged by his younger sibling and felt slighted by the father s merciful response. In his book "The Name of God is Mercy," Pope Francis calls sin more than a stain that can be removed by a trip to the dry cleaner but a wound that needs to be treated, healed. It is with this thought in mind that I have chosen "Healing River of the Spirit" (#693) as we gather for worship. I invite you to consider meditating on Ruth Duck s text as I improvise the familiar melody to which it is set. Look for ties to the communal and personal mercy of which we will hear in today's scripture readings. Perhaps it will bring healing to areas or your own struggle. Blessed to be serving at St. Mary s, P.S.: The children's choir will meet today, Sunday September 11th from 9:45-10:25 a.m. The adult choir will meet today, Sunday, September 11 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. For more information about our music ministry e-mail me at b.mauro1@yahoo.com or call the parish center. My Son Has Gone Away Bob Dufford Refrain: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how could you run away? Jerusalem, how long my son? I'll wait for you, I'll stay. 1. My son has gone away, left me, gone astray. But I have seen the way he went and I will bring him back. Refrain. 2. Perhaps my son is weary and cold. Perhaps he's tired and sad. Tonight I'll go and watch again, And wait for his return. This Week s Music 5:30, 9 and 12 NOON Gathering Healing River of the Spirit #693 Gloria Mass of Renewal #866 Psalm The Lord is Kind and Merciful Offertory My Son has Gone Away Left Holy Mass of Renewal #869 Acc. Mass of Renewal #871 Amen Mass of Renewal #873 Lamb of God Mass of Renewal #874 Communion Jesus, Come to Us #400 Recessional Let There Be Peace on Earth #532 656 Page 5
St. Mary s Church is served by: Rev. Richard Berbary, Pastor Rev. Thomas Nicastro, Parochial Vicar Rev. Trinidad Cuevas, Parochial Vicar Anthony G. Armando, DRE/Youth Minister, 973-667-8239 armandoa@stmarysnutley.org Bruce Mauro, Music Director, b.mauro1@yahoo.com Patrick Perrone, Trustee Anne Scheidel, Trustee Mass Schedule Sundays 5:30 (Sat. evening) 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 Weekdays Masses in Parish Center Chapel 7:30, 12:10 (Monday - Friday), 8:30 (Saturday) Holy Days 7:30 AM, 12:10 AM, 7:00 PM National Holidays 9:00 AM Parish Business Hours Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-4 PM Parish Center Saturday 3 PM-7 PM Church Vestibule Sunday 9 AM-1 PM Church Vestibule Phone Number: 973-235-1100 Confessions Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15 or by appointment Novenas Miraculous Medal: Mon., 12:00 PM before Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Weds., 7:00 PM Devotion to the Divine Mercy: Fri., 7:00 PM in chapel First Friday Novena: 1 st Friday of Month, 7:00 PM in the Chapel RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should call the Religious Education office (973-667- 8239). Baptisms Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 PM. Please call at least a month in advance to make arrangements. Baptismal prep classes will now be held on Saturday, the week before Baptisms (the second Saturday of the month), at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center A Time of War and Peace We pray that our troops serving our country may be protected by the Holy Spirit, especially for Patrick Connors, Evan Keating, Collin Keating, Mark Nostro, David Nostro, Douglas Reiman, John Thompson and James Zaremba. A Time to Heal For all those who are sick or suffering, especially Doreen Bryan, Angela Scullion and all those listed on our webpage at http://stmarysnutley.org/prayerpage.shtml A Time to Die For all those who have entered into eternal life A Time to be Born For all those who have joined us in Baptism, especially Santiago Javier Salazar, Ava Marie Fluellen, Phoenix Reign Isip, Emma Cheryl Boyles, Julianna Marie Lio and Vincenzo Philip Iaquez Parish Collections: The September 4 th Collection was $9,126.00. We thank you for your generous donations! Readings for the Week of September 11, 2016 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13] Parish Membership Parishioners should register and should inform the Parish Center when moving from the parish. Good Shepherd Academy (973-667-2049; www.gsanutley.org) Our Catholic grade school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark JPPC Religious Vocations If you think you may have a vocation, speak to one of our priests, or call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (973-497-4366). Care of the Sick Communion will be brought to any parishioner confined to home, upon request; those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years, should request the Anointing of the Sick. Urgent calls will be attended immediately. Marriage Contact a priest to make arrangements. The Bishops have directed that the normal preparation time is a year or more. 656 Page 6