Saint Anne's Church 3545 Kennedy Blvd.,Jersey City 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) in Church Sunday: 7:30 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:30 AM; and 12:00 Noon in Church Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM Mass; Saturday 9:00 AM Mass; Wednesday 7:00 PM Mass- All Weekday Masses are held in SAINT ANNE S CONVENT CHAPEL located at 246 Congress Street! Sacrament of Penance: by Appointment or Saturdays 1:00-1:30 PM in Church 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. Sacrament of Baptism Infant Baptism take place on the 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM in church. Prior arrangements are necessary; please contact the rectory. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adults who have not been Baptized or have been Baptized in another Christian Community and wish to enter into full communion and adults who have not received the Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation, please contact the Rectory for further information. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples who are contemplating sharing the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the Parish Priest one year in advance to insure adequate preparation for this lifelong commitment. Religious Education The education of our youth and the sharing of our heritage is a priority in our parish. Religion classes are not only for the Sacraments but are to help children grow in their faith; religious instruction is continuous. Sacramental Classes (First Eucharist/ Confirmation) are a two-year preparation. Children attend Sunday 9:00 AM Mass with their families; class begins immediately following Mass until 11:30 AM. For more information on St. Anne s Religious Education Program, please contact Sister Alberta Manzo, our D.R.E. Ministry to the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing is available for anyone seriously ill or of advanced age. In an emergency, call the Rectory at any time. Those who are homebound are still a very important part of our parish and the Eucharist will be brought to the home. Please contact the Rectory so arrangements can be made. Our Parish is Served by: Mrs. Georgene DeBenedetto - Admin. Assistant Ms. Begonia Jensen - Adult Education (RCIA) Sr. Alberta Manzo, Pastoral Associate - D.R.E. Mrs. Nancy McGrath - Organist/Choir Dir. Rev. Nigel R. Mohammed - Parish Priest Rev. John Ranieri - Weekend Assistant Rectory & Religious Education: 201-360-0838 Fax: 201-721-5996 St. Anne Convent: 201-963-0998 Email: st.annepray4us@gmail.com Website: www.stannesjc.com TRUSTEES: Sgt. James Carroll Mrs. Judith Waddleton
SEPTEMBER 23, 2012 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Schedule of Masses Sept. 24th-30th, 2012 Day Time Requested for Requested by Mon. 9/24 Tues. 9/25 Wed. 9/26 Thurs. 9/27 Fri. 9/28 Sat. 9/29 7 AM (Liv) Alfred Dentale Jr. Joy & Alphonsa Panjikunnel 9 AM Vincenzo Vacca Toni Belfiore 7 AM Frank Otersen Family 9 AM (Liv) Lawrence Shin Family 7 AM Robert J. Kakowski William & James 9 AM 7 PM Ghassan Eid Teresa Offerman 7 AM Bob Murtha J. Waddleton 9 AM Brendan Glennon Claire Backus 7 AM Michele Fusco Fusco Family 9 AM Larry Weber 9 AM 5:30 PM 7 PM Carmela & Luiggi Carriero (Liv) Ann Marie O Brien Sophie Stracquatanio Thanksgiving for Our Lady of Rosary 7:30 AM Christine Wengrowski Manzo Family Alicia & Kevin Glennon Carol Jordan Stracquatanio Family Mirna Paciello Butch Wengrowski Sanctuary Gifts September 23rd-29th, 2012 Gift In Memory of Requested By Altar Wine Ruth Cullen Padre Pio Prayer Group Altar Bread Mario Manzo Nancy McGrath Sanctuary Lamp Altar Candles Mario Manzo William Kakowski Eid Family Scriptural Reflections on Stewardship Jesus speaks of his own rejection, torture, and shameful death. True discipleship, he says, is concerned not with status but with service to the poor, with justice and peace. LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK People will remain on sick list for 2 weeks unless otherwise notified: Jim Smith, Janice Santiago, John Clifford, Bill Waddleton Sr., Warren Lewis, Dianne O Sullivan, Kenneth and Sadie Krieger, Carl Carlson, Catherine Carlson, Ruth McGrady, Helen Ferris, Emily Marie Pizzarro E-GIVING (Electronic Donations) Eid Family Sun. 9/30 9 AM Maria Palmari 10:30 AM For The People Of The Parish 12 noon Monica Keenan Ed & Jill Fasani Keenan Family 2 Make your donation to St. Anne s Church through E-GIVING; visit our website at www.stannesjc.com - E-GIVING Online is a secure site - View your online transactions - You exclusively control your activity - No interaction with another party - E-GIVING Envelope (easily printable) that displays your electronic contribution for the collection basket
READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 FRIDAY: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b,2abc,3-4; Lk 9:18-22 TUESDAY: Prv 21:1-6,10-13; Ps 119:1,27,30,34-35,44; SATURDAY: Dn 7:9-10,13-14; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Lk 8:19-21 NEXT SUNDAY: 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY WEDNESDAY: Prv 30:5-9; Ps TIME Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8,10,12-14; Jas 5:1-6; 119:29,72,89,101,104,163; Lk 9:1-6 Mk 9:39-43,45,47-48 THURSDAY: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6,12-14,17; Lk 9:7-9 St. Anne s Adult Choir English & Spanish Rehearsals CCD Office Hours: Monday thru Wednesday 10:00 am to 2 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-12 noon; Please call before coming: Office 201-360-0838/ Convent 201-963-0998. All Choir rehearsals take place in the Church of St. Anne: - Choir rehearsal (Eng) - Thursday at 6:30 PM. Sept. 23rd - First Day of Class; NO REGISTRATION & NO CLASS CARD PICK UP!! Confirmation Class Begins - Class will be 9:00 AM to10:15 AM and will then attend 10:30 AM Mass; Dismissal after Mass. All Children from Kinder to Grade 8 will attend 9:00 AM Mass and will then gather in Chapel Hall to meet with their respective teachers. AIDES NEEDED FOR CCD ON SUNDAY. IF INTER- ESTED, PLEASE CONTACT SISTER ALBERTA. - Choir rehearsal (Span) - Wednesday 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. SAN PEDRO CALUNGSOD St. Anne s Church will celebrate the canonization of San Pedro Calungsod at the 12:00 noon Mass on Sunday, October 21st. ROSARY Society Cake Sale The Rosary Society Annual Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, September 29th (following 5:30 p.m. Mass) and Sunday, September 30th (following all masses). Anyone wishing to donate baked goods may drop them off in Centennial Hall on Saturday, September 29th after 4:00 p.m. and all day on Sunday. We appreciate your support. 3
St. Anne s Parish FALL AUCTION Sponsored by the Combined Parish Societies of St. Anne s Parish SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st (doors open @ 12 noon) Tickets are $12/Adults, $6/Children. To pre-purchase your tickets and reserve your table for at least 8 people, please contact the Rectory @ 201-360-0838 or Judy @ 201-659-4641. We are also accepting donations and Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons (expiration date does NOT matter). Please drop off any donations at the Rectory and label them Fall Auction. Thank You For Your Continued Support! This Is A Parish Fundraiser All Proceeds Will Be Given To St. Anne s Church For Parish Operating Expenses! 4
Eighth Graders and their families interested in attending a Catholic high school in September 2013 THE COOPERATIVE ADMISSIONS EXAMINATION for participating Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark will be administered on Friday, November 9, 2012. Application forms and Handbooks for this test and a listing of all Catholic High Schools and their admission requirements are available from: -MCS at their Web site, www.coopexam.org or email support@coopexam.org - Catholic Elementary Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark -Catholic High Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark QUESTIONS or to obtain registration form, please call 1-888-921-2667 or visit www.coopexam.org. High School Expo Evening Is your child currently in grades 7-8? If so, now is the time to start learning about our Catholic secondary schools and what they have to offer you and your family. The Catholic secondary schools of the Archdiocese of Newark are sponsoring three evenings entitled High School Expo. September 25, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30pm St. Nicholas School 118 Ferry Street Jersey City, NJ 07307 September 26, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30pm Visitation Academy 222 Farview Avenue Paramus 07652 September 27, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30pm Archdiocesan Center 171 Clifton Avenue Newark, NJ 07104 These events are conducted in a college fair style. Staff and student representatives from the schools will be on hand to share information, answer your questions and engage in lively discussion with you and your children as you learn about the secondary school admission process and what each of our unique schools has to offer. With so many schools to choose from, this evening affords your family an excellent opportunity to see many schools at once. Finding the right school for your son/daughter is most important to ensuring a successful future for them. Don t put off an important decision until the last minute. Please join us at one of the nights. For directions or more information please call 973-497-4258 or see the Schools Office website www.catholicschoolsnj.org. In order to apply to the 30 Catholic high schools in the four counties within the Archdiocese of Newark, students in the 8 th grade must take the Cooperative Admissions Examination ( COOP Exam). The exam will be given on Friday, November 9, 2012. For registration and more information, visit www.coopexam.org or call 1-888-921-COOP (SEE ABOVE AD). 5
Parish Organizations Rosary Society: Monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in Centennial Hall. All women of the Parish are invited to join. For more info, contact Nora Browne @ 201-795-2830 Holy Name Society: Monthly Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:30 AM; followed by meeting in Centennial Hall. All men of the Parish are invited to join. For more info, contact Angelo Tango @ 1-551-697-6453 Legion of Mary: Meets every Monday at 3:00 PM in the Rectory. All are invited to join. For more info, contact Nora Browne @ 201-795-2830 Fil-Am Association: Monthly meeting on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM in Centennial Hall. For more info, contact Greg Gonzales @ 201-736-5844 Our Lady of Guadalupe Society: Monthly meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in CCD Conference Room St. Anne Seniors: Meets 2nd & 4th Monday of every month at 1:00 PM in Centennial Hall. All are invited to join. Parish Prayer Groups Our St. Joseph Morning Prayer Group invites you to join them daily as they pray the Rosary publicly after Mass Padre Pio Prayer Group: Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month for prayer in church at 2:00 PM; followed by meeting in Centennial Hall. For more info, contact Frances Spazian @ 201-653-1318 Jesus & Mary Prayer Group: Meets every Friday at 8:00 PM in CCD Conference Room; First Friday Healing Mass in Church 7:00 PM followed by Holy Hour. For more info, contact Tina Edelmann @ 201-653-4785 or email edelmann.tina@gmail.com Youth Groups Cub Scouts: Meet twice a month on Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM in Centennial Hall; for boys in grades 1-5. For more info, contact Susan Chin (Committee Chair, Cub Scout Pack 475) @ 201-659-1234 or email pack_475@hotmail.com Girl Scouts - Daisy/Brownie/Juniors: Meets twice a month on Wednesday 6:00-8:00 PM in Centennial Hall. For more info, contact Andrea Steffens @ wendy920@att.net Girl Scouts - Cadettes: Meets twice a month on Monday 6:00-8:00 PM in Centennial Hall. 6
SUNDAY 9/23 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00-10:15 AM Confirmation Class Begins 10:30 AM Confirmation Class attends Mass 9:00 AM Mass CCD Students K-8 9:45-11:30 AM CCD Classes Begin 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Fil-Am Brunch-Cent Hall 1:30 PM Baptism-Church MONDAY 9/24 1:00-4:00 PM St. Anne Seniors-Cent Hall 3:00 PM Legion of Mary-Rectory 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Cadette Mtg-CentHall TUESDAY 9/25 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 3:00-4:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests-Convent 7:00 PM H.N.S. Board Mtg-Cent Hall WEDNESDAY 9/26 7:00-8:00 PM Nelson Ave Block Assn-Cent Hall 7:00 PM San Lorenzo Novena Mass-Convent 7:30 PM Adult Choir Pract (Span)-Church THURSDAY 9/27 6:30 PM Adult Choir Practice (Eng)-Church 7:00 PM San Lorenzo Novena Mass-Convent Weekly Planner FRIDAY 9/28 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 7:00-11:59 PM Sn Lrnzo Nvna Mass-Conv/CentHa 8:00 PM J&M Pryr Mtg/Bible-Annex SATURDAY 9/29 4:00 PM (setup) Rosary Cake Sale-Cent Hall Rosary Society Cake Sale after 5:30 PM Mass The Gift Shop Located in St. Anne s Rectory Hours: Tues & Thurs 2-4:30 PM Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM We are happy to take special gift orders. Come in and browse. Any Occasion: Wedding, Baptism, Communion, Confirmation Novena & Holy Hours St. Anne, St. Jude and St. Anthony: Tuesday after daily Mass Sacred Heart: First Friday of month after daily Mass Our Lady of Fatima: First Saturday of the month after daily Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Every Wednesday 7:00 PM in Convent Chapel San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila: Last Wednesday every month 7:00 PM in Convent Chapel 7 HOLY HOUR Holy Hour will take place every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. It is an hour of prayer for the priests, religious men and women and an increase of vocations to 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.
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