St. Anne's Church 3545 Kennedy Blvd.,Jersey City Our Parish is Served by: Rev. Nigel R. Mohammed, Administrator Rev. Titus C. Njoku, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edwardo T. Veluz, Parochial Vicar Rev. John Ranieri - Weekend Assistant We Invite You To Join Us In The Celebration Of The Eucharist Saturday Evening: (anticipating Sunday) 5:30 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Misa Dominical) Sunday: 7:30 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:30 AM; and 12:00 Noon Monday through Friday 7:00 & 9:00 AM; Saturday 9:00 AM; Wednesdays 7:00 PM; Holy Days as Announced Sacrament of Penance: by Appointment or Saturdays 1:00-1:30 PM & 5:00-5:30 PM Parish Membership: Our Parish Family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the Parish is requested to register at the Rectory. Please notify the Rectory of any address change.
APRIL 1, 2012 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Telephones: Rectory: 201-360-0838 Fax: 201-721-5996 C.C.D.: 201-360-0838 Convent: 201-963-0998 School: 201-659-0450 Church/School website: http://stannesjc.com Email: st.annepray4us@gmail.com Sanctuary Gifts April 1st-7th, 2012 Gift In Memory Requested By Altar Wine Special Intention Altar Bread Special Intention Sanctuary Lamp Altar Candles Special Intention Special Intention LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK People will remain on sick list for 2 weeks unless otherwise notified: Bill Waddleton Sr., Dianne O Sullivan, Kenneth and Sadie Krieger, Carl Carlson, Catherine Carlson, Anne Marie Williams, Vincenzo Vacca, Karen Haughney, Paul Grundling, Helene Clifford Scriptural Reflections on Stewardship Jesus, humbling himself out of love for us, did not shield his face from buffets and spitting, but offered his life on the cross. He relied on his Father s love. HOLY HOUR HOLY HOUR CANCELED APRIL 3 - HOLY WEEK! Holy Hour will now take place in St. Anne s Convent Chapel every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. It is an hour of prayer for the priests, religious men and women and an increase of vocations to the priesthood and the religious life of the Church. All are invited to come and spend time with the Lord for these intentions and for any personal requests. Schedule of Masses April 2nd-8th, 2012 Day Time Requested for Requested by Mon. 4/2 Tues. 4/3 Wed. 4/4 Holy Thurs. 4/5 Good Fri. 4/6 Holy Sat. 4/7 Easter Sun. 4/8 2 7 AM Sofija Vucetaj Stefica & Joseph Ivin 9 AM Teresa Creazzo Daughter 7 AM Margaret Riscoe St. Anne Rosary Society 9 AM (Liv) John Shin Mary Shin 7 AM Brendan Glennon Agnes Cassely & Kathleen Pollock 9 AM Charles Fabre Albert Koska 7 PM Weston Barnhart Debby DeVenezia 9 AM Prayer Service 7:30 PM Luisa Voza Diaz Virginia Sarni 9 AM Prayer Service 3 PM Good Friday Svc 9 AM Prayer Service 8:15 PM ALL 7:30 AM Fr. Titus 9 AM Fr. Ed 10:30 AM Fr. Nigel 12 noon Fr. John Haidee Pua Antoinette Calabrese Concetta Aiello Doris & Lyda Cullen Angelo Tomeo & Carmine DeSomma Lucy Samson Maria Mezzina Daughter Anita Petrucci Ruth Cullen Claire Seborowski
READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3,13-14; Jn 12:1-11 GOOD FRIDAY: Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2,6,12-13,15- TUESDAY: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-4a,5-6ab,15,17; 17,25; Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42 Jn 13:21-33,36-38 HOLY SATURDAY: Gn 1:1-2:2; Ps 104:1-2a,5- WEDNESDAY: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10,21bcd-22,31,33-6,10,12-14,24,35c 34; Mt 26:14-25 NEXT SUNDAY: EASTER SUNDAY HOLY THURSDAY: Is 61:1-3a,6a,8b-9; Ps 89:21- Acts 10:34a,37-43; Ps 118:1-2,16ab-17,22-23; 22,25,27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 Religious Education News from Sister Alberta CCD Office Hours: Sunday after 9 a.m. Mass; Monday thru Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; CLOSED THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Please call before coming: Office 201-360-0838/ Convent 201-963-0998. April 2 - Chrism Mass in Newark; Confirmation Candidates, Parents, Sponsors are invited. April 8 & 15 - NO CLASS; EASTER RECESS. April 18,23,25 - Communion Practice in Church 3:00-4:00 pm April 21 - Confirmation Retreat April 22 - CCD Teachers Meeting April 29 - First Holy Communion Day 9:00,10:30, 12 noon Masses St. Anne s Adult Choir English & Spanish Rehearsals All Choir rehearsals take place in the Church of St. Anne. Choir rehearsal (English Liturgies) is held on Thursdays at 6:30 PM. Choir rehearsal (Spanish Liturgies) is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. If you d like to join either Choir, please attend choir rehearsal or feel free to contact Nancy McGrath at 973-473-6443. 3 St. Anne s Gift Shop The Gift Shop has recently obtained prayer cards and medals of Saint Pauline, the patron saint of diabetes. Pauline, herself suffering from this disease, was a Brazilian nun of Italian decent. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1991. Chrism Mass For those who are attending the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 2, bus leaves PROMPTLY at 6:00 PM from St. Anne s Church. The Way of The Cross On Sunday, April 1st at 8:00 pm in St. Anne s Church, the Franciscan Mystery Players will present their moving version of The Way of the Cross. Written by Franciscan Father Francis Pompei, the mystery play is not a play in the common sense, but in fact, a prayerful experience that uses special lighting, a stirring soundtrack, pantomine actions and an inspirational narration to portray the Stations of the Cross in a manner that invites each viewer to contemplate the meaning of the Passion and how it relates to their life today. The group is comprised of teens and adult advisors from several parishes in the Paterson Diocese. Adults and teens are encouraged to attend this special Lenten experience. We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MASS LOCATION. In an effort to conserve energy and foster a deeper sense of communion, most weekday and Saturday morning Masses will soon be celebrated in our Convent Chapel. In addition to offering a sacred space that can be more easily heated in the winter and cooled in the summer, the Chapel will provide an intimate gathering space for worship. Sans microphones or special lighting, or vast distances between one another, it will offer an experience of the Eucharist that mirrors that of the very first Believers, gathered together in the Upper Room, experiencing the Crucified and Risen Jesus in their very midst The switch will occur on Wednesday, April 4th with the evening novena Mass to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and commence in earnest on Monday, April 9th with the 7 o'clock morning Mass. Please remember that there are traditionally no morning Masses during the sacred time of Triduum; i.e., Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday; a separate schedule of Masses and Services on these special days will be placed in the next bulletin. In order to accommodate the students and faculty of Saint Anne School, who usually come together to celebrate the Eucharist once a week and every First Friday of the month, the 9 o'clock morning Mass of each Wednesday and First Friday, when School is in session, will be celebrated in the Church. As always, thank you for your patience, understanding and support. This is not a decision that was made lightly, but is part of a broader effort to live within our budget and, in the process, perhaps strengthen our sense of connectedness to one another in Christ Jesus. Shalom! Fr. Nigel Sponsored by the: Saint Anne s Fil-Am Association 4
During the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday), there will be a 9 AM Prayer Service each morning. Holy Thursday, April 5th 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Good Friday, April 6th 3 P.M. Celebration of the Lord s Passion & 7 P.M. Outdoor Living Stations of the Cross Easter Vigil Mass, April 7th 8:15 P.M. (Please note NO 5:30 PM Mass) Easter Sunday, April 8th 7:30 A.M., 9 A.M., 10:30 A.M., 12 NOON Liturgical Norm allows only one Mass for Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil. Therefore, under these circumstances, Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil Masses will be Bi-Lingual. 5
Outdoor Stations of the Cross Date: April 6th, 2012 Christ Has Suffered And Died For Our Sins (Good Friday) Time: 7:00 PM Come And Join Us To Accompany The Lord On His Journey Assembly inside the Church Station 1 Keenan Family 115 Graham St Station 2 Blanco Family 119 Graham St. Station 3 Kenny Family 123 Graham St. Station 4 Vacca Family 122 Graham St. Station 5 Drennan Family 53 Nelson Ave. Station 6 Juchnewich Family 70 Nelson Ave. Station 7 Tango Family 167 Columbia Ave. Station 8 Bobe Family 166 Columbia Ave. Station 9 Melendez Family 153 Columbia Ave. Station 10 Stewart Family 119 Nelson Ave. Station 11 Bartram Family 21 Nelson Ave. Station 12 Waddleton Family 25 Nelson Ave. Station 13 Maglori Family 47 Nelson Ave. Station 14 Convent 246 Congress St. B L E E C K E R St. X IX XI XII NELSON Ave. VIII XIII C O N G RXIV E S S VII COLUMBIA Ave. V G R III A II H I A M IV VI N O R T H St. KENNEDY Blvd. St. St. Friday, April 6th, 2012 Begins at 7 PM at St. Anne s Church 6
Weekly Planner April Fools Day SUNDAY 4/1 PALM SUNDAY Rosary Society Cake Sale after all Masses Palm Cross Sale after all Masses 8:00 PM Franciscan Mystery Players-Church MONDAY 4/2 3:00 PM Legion of Mary-Rectory 8:00 PM Chrism Mass-Basilica (bus leave 6pm) TUESDAY 4/3 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests-Convent 5:00-8:00 PM Reconciliation Night-Church 7:00 PM Rosary Society Mtg-Cent Hall WEDNESDAY 4/4 8:00 PM San Lorenzo Mtg-Cent Hall THURSDAY 4/5 HOLY THURSDAY 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Svc-Church 6:30-8:30 PM Cub Scouts-Cent Hall 7:30 PM Holy Thursday-Mass of Last Supper 8:45 PM Deanery Church Visitation NO BINGO FRIDAY 4/6 GOOD FRIDAY 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Svc-Church 3:00 PM Good Friday Svc-Passion of Lord 7:00 PM Outdoor Stations SATURDAY 4/7 SUNDAY 4/8 EASTER SUNDAY 9:00 AM-12 PM Easter Egg Hunt-Cent Hall 1:00-3:00 PM Fil-Am Mtg-Cent Hall MONDAY 4/9 1:00 PM-4:00 PM St. Anne Seniors-Cent Hall 3:00 PM Legion of Mary-Rectory TUESDAY 4/10 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests-Convent WEDNESDAY 4/11 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Daisy/Brow/Jr Mtg-Cent Hall 7:00 PM OL Guadalupe Mtg-Conf Room FRIDAY 4/13 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 7:30 PM J&M Prayer Mtg-Conf Room SATURDAY 4/14 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Padre Pio Mass/Mtg-Ch/CentHa Easter Flowers Remember your loved ones this Easter Season! By using your Easter Flower envelope, you help beautify our Church for Easter. Kindly place your Flower envelope in the depository marked Easter Flower Donations located in the church vestibule. On Easter Sunday, a list of donors will be displayed in the church vestibule for those who drop off their envelopes by April 3rd. Attention Catholic Singles HOLY SATURDAY 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Svc-Church 9:30 AM Blessing of Food-Church 8:15 PM Easter Vigil-Church 7 Interested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni Club International is looking to expand into the Newark diocese. We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more information, please check out the following site or contact Steve atvalksr@yahoo.com: www.caci.org
INFORMATION PAGE Church Name: St. Anne s Church Church City: Jersey City, NJ Account Number: 04-1043 Routing Code: B Run Number 5 Phone Number: 201-360-0838 Contact: Georgene DeBenedetto 8