Saint Mary s Roman Catholic Church Rev. Martin Glynn, Pastor ext. 818 Rev. Richard Tartaglia, Parochial Vicar ext. 813 Rev. Msgr. Kieran McHugh, Weekends Deacon Michael Allgaier ext. 829 Deacon John Flynn ext. 828 Deacon James Rizos Mrs. Patricia Vitaletti, Pastoral Associate ext. 814 Dr. Margaret McCluskey, School Principal Mrs. Donna Ott, Parish Office Administrator ext. 810 Mrs. PJ Miller, Religious Education Dr. Margaret McCluskey, Parish Trustee Mr. Joseph McHale, Parish Trustee Our Mission Statement Jesus said there must be one flock and one shepherd. St. Mary s is committed to all, to guide spiritually, to instruct intellectually, to provide comfort and solace in time of distress and to be a place of welcome to each and every person seeking Jesus in this world. SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS Both parents must attend the Baptismal Class before the child can be baptized. Call the Rectory Office at 973-627-0269, ext. 810, to make reservations for the class. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Urgent calls will be attended at any time. If there is anyone at home who cannot attend Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please call the Rectory. MARRIAGE Please contact the rectory at least 1 year in advance. CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 4:15 to 4:45pm DEVOTIONS MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday during 8:00am Mass. EXPOSITION Mondays following the 8:00am Mass. NOCTURNAL ADORATION First Friday 8:00pm to Saturday 8:00am PRAYER SERVICE Prayer service for peace 7:30pm every third Thursday. each month. LITURGY SCHEDULE SUNDAY 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am and 11:30am SATURDAYS 8:00am & 5:00pm WEEKDAYS 8:00am, 12:05pm; Memorial Day ~ Labor Day - 8:00am only FIRST FRIDAYS 8:00am, 12:05pm & 8:00pm; Memorial Day ~ Labor Day - 8:00am & 8:00pm only. HOLY DAYS 8:00am, 12 noon and 7:00pm EVE OF HOLY DAYS 5:00pm PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome! New parishioners are requested to call the Rectory to register. When changing your address, notify the Rectory RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm www.stmarys-denville.org dott@stmarys-denville.org OFFICE: 973-627-0269 FAX: 973-627-6355
February 19, 2017 Weekly Mass Intentions SATURDAY, February 18 5:00pm: Jack Lally & Michael Neilan (McNally) SUNDAY, February 19 7:00am: Carolyn M. Tonero - 5th Anniv & Dorothy M. Tonero (Tonero) 8:30am: Dolores Ward (Ward) 10:00am: Maureen Lockwood (Lockwood) 11:30am: Carol Di Giovanna (Knights of Columbus #3359) MONDAY, February 20 8:00am: Hector Vella (Vella) 12:05pm: Gertrude D Souza (Covert) TUESDAY, February 21 8:00am: Margaret Carey (Goodwin) 12:05pm: Alfred Fenzel WEDNESDAY, February 22 8:00am: William Shine (O Keefe) 12:05pm: Edward Mantz (Forino) THURSDAY, February 23 8:00am: Colleen Colombrito (Saccamano) 12:05pm: Sr. Aurelia Cerny (Bassano) FRIDAY, February 24 8:00am: Primo Gambetta (Gambetta) 12:05pm: Margaret Carey (Vittorio) SATURDAY, February 25 8:00am: Tom Lockwood (Vittorio); Elizabeth McConnon (Aherme); Margaret Farrell (Murray); Gene Kelly (Reuther) 5:00pm: Thomas Spedden, Sr. (Shipley) SUNDAY, February 26 7:00am: Angelo Fiume (Doroshuk) 8:30am: Gertrude D Souza (D Souza) 10:00am: John Madden (Ward) 11:30am: Linda Erwin (Tighe) 2016 Contribution Statements are available by request. Please call the rectory office at 973-627-0269 ext.810 or send an email to Donna at dott@stmarys-denville.org. Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist NEXT SATURDAY 5:00pm: 1-Rosetta Hopler, 2-, 3-Allison Sforza, 4-Suzanne Shipley, 5-Carol D Agostino, 6-John D Agostino, 7-Joan Brennan NEXT SUNDAY 7:00am: 1-Bernice McHale, 2-Joe McHale, 3-Simone O Keefe 8:30am: 1-Ellen Sandman, 2-Joe Immitt, 3-Deacon Jim Rizos, 4-Anne Rahner, 5-Cal Horsman, 6-Cheryl Allaman, 7-Anne Martens 10:00am: 1-Karen Fahrer, 2-Bob Clarke, 3-Deacon Jack Flynn, 4-Kathleen Scollans, 5-Dawn Harris, 6-Bill Harris, 7-Laura Anderson 11:30am: 1-Laraine Gilberti, 2-Al Gilberti, 3-Deacon Mike Allgaier, 4-Sally Zahuta, 5-Glenn Hagen, 6-Maureen Hagen, 7-Gerrie Taormina Lectors NEXT SATURDAY 5:00pm: Carol Bsarany NEXT SUNDAY 7:00am: Patrice McKenzie 8:30am: Dan Becker 10:00am: Amy McEntee 11:30am: Ernie Daw This Week s Calendar Complete calendar at www.stmarys-denville.org Important Reminder about the Prayer List Names will remain on the prayer list for six weeks from the time they are first posted. Please call the rectory if you wish to have them placed back on the prayer list. 973-627-0269 ext. 810. Let us Pray F S : Nikki Garrison; Joe McCaig, Sr., Mark Harris; Rita Ferraris; Jessica Gorman ; Rob McHale; Claire Kerrigan; Sarah Crowley and all those who are ill. F D : Elinor Longobardi; Wally Eccleston, Sr.-husband of Maureen; Gertrude Hrenko-mother of Jean Hubley; Thelma Reck; Rev John Mushisky; Deacon Ken Weaver F A F & POW/MIAS: the men and women serving here and abroad, and for those missing in action and their families. God s Plan for giving F 12: $9,030 A : 594 I don t always give extra each week, but I definitely give to charity when I can and tithe as often as I can Altar Servers NEXT SATURDAY 5:00pm: Mac Boulanger / Brady Green / Jason Allen NEXT SUNDAY 7:00am: 8:30am: Ben Reinhart / Tom Paglinco / Riley Mahoney 10:00am: Danny Collum / Jack Nelson 11:30am: Aurora & Veronica Luer / Josh Yagozinski
Faith & Family Formation ~B O W ~ Suggested text for faith sharing: Today s Gospel Seventh Sunday in Ordinary W F 19, 2017 T : God s love invites us to wholeness. S O : L W When you hear the word enemy, what or who do you think fits that definition? How do you turn the other cheek? What does that mean to you? How complete is your love for that enemy? Q C : What can you do at home or at school to show that you follow Jesus Commandments? Q Y : Do you think Jesus was serious when he said to love your enemies? Why or why not? Q A : Have you ever told someone to do something for his/her own well being? Do you accept God s laws in the same spirit of love and concern? Heroin...Today s Major Epidemic The 2016 Heroin Death Rate in New Jersey is three times the national average, and it is rising. Does that scare you? It should! Fight the Heroin and Opiate Epidemic through Awareness * Education* Compassion Presented by St. Mary s Parish, in conjunction with, the Morris County Prosecutor s Office, the Denville Police Department, Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris County and C.A.R.E.S. Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 7:00pm St. Mary s Church For more information, email Trishstm@gmail.com Flower Intention Flowers on the main altar are in loving memory of Bev Acker from Butch, Lori and Amy Acker Bereavement Our upcoming session of Seasons begins Wednesday March 15, 2017 and continues for 8 weeks, ending Wednesday, May 10, 2017. ONGOING SUPPORT: Seasons The Journey meets every 2 nd Thursday of the month in the Narthex of the Church at 6:30pm. The Journey is open to anyone who has attended our 8-week Seasons Program. Registration flyers are available in the Narthex. For information please call or text Peg Feyl at 973-886-4001 or email pfeyl@yahoo.com From the Diocese Human Trafficking Awareness month. February 8 is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita who was sold into slavery as a child. PRAY for all children w ho live in slavery and are exploited. US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking (sistersagainsttrafficking.org) St. Patrick s Dinner! SAVE THE DATE! St. Mary s Annual St. Patrick s Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 Message from Fr. Martin We have received our rebate from Partners in Faith diocesan campaign for close to $250,000.00 over the last four years. Because of your generosity, the plans for the renovation of our church have started. We have assembled a committee of knowledgeable and talented parishioners who have begun the process of assessing the needs of the church. Please check the bulletin for updates as we move forward on this exciting journey! Baptism We Welcome our Recently Baptized to our Parish Community: Henry Dino Heymann son of Leslie and Kyle
CCD LIKE F : S M CCD Contact: ccd@stmarys-denville.org or call 973-627-8276 Dates to Remember: ~Reconciliation Prayer Service Mon 3/6 4pm gr 3-8 and make-up 1st Recconciliation ~ Gr 1 & Gr 2 Parent meeting. What to expect regarding 1st Communion. Tue 3/21 6:30 church. Sign-in 6:15, child care available. ~Communions 5/6 & 7 details to follow Sunday 8:30-9:45 & 10-11:15am classes: Feb 26; Mar 5, 12, 19*, 26; Apr 2, 9, 30 (*last class for gr 8 3/19) Monday 3:45-5pm classes: Feb 27; Mar 6, 13, 20*, 27; Apr 3, 10, May 1. (*last class for gr 8 3/20) Sunday 6:30-8:30pm classes: (doors open 6pm) Feb 26; Mar 5, 12 CCD, not a substitution for m ass. Students do not sign in but they are expected to attend mass weekly. Annual Caring Basket Gala Assumption College for Sisters, Denville, will host their Sixteenth Annual Caring Basket Gala on March 23, 2017, h onor ing Rev. Br ian Plate, Eileen and Les Quick, and Prudence and Terry Piggot. The event will be held at the Hanover Marriott from 6:30-10:00pm. Featured during the event are a 50/50 cash raffle and basket raffle along with a silent and live auction. All proceeds are primarily for the support and education of the 20 international Sisters from developing nations who are attending the college. Sister students will be present to sell 50/50 tickets after all the weekend Masses on February 18-19. For more information and for the invitation, visit www. acs350.org/events-2/ Bishop s Annual Appeal 2016 B R G W If you received a final request from our Bishop asking for your support of the 2016 Bishop's Annual Appeal, please respond as your means permit. The Appeal is essential to the work of the Church in reaching out to those in great need who come to our Catholic Charities agencies. It also supports seminarian education, inner-city area education and our priests' retirement residence. Every gift is important so whatever you can do is a blessing. Please respond today. For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2016appeal.org. May God bless you for your support! Threads of Love - Prayer Shawl Ministry We gather every 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday. Choice of Afternoon- 12:30 or Evening - 6:30pm. Groups meet in the Narthex of the Church. New members are always welcome. We knit and crochet prayer shawls for those who are ill and for the bereaved. We also make Baptismal garments for the wee ones. Patterns and instructions are available. We provide the yarn. Thanks to the generosity of the community, we have been able to provide yarn for those who prayerfully labor creating these beautiful shawls. If you would like to support Threads of Love but cannot participate, please consider a donation to help us defray the cost of yarn. Please call or text Peg Feyl at 973-886-4001 for information or request a shawl for a friend or relative. Registration forms are available in the Narthex. It s a Matter of Life or Death When God created each of us, He did so with precision and purpose, and He looks on each of us with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness. Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. Join the Movement! www.usch.org./pray St. Mary s Right to Life Ministry H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Eat) February Frozen Food Drive - Our weekly food prep program has ceased, we still provide frozen food on an as needed basis. We need to restock the freezer: chopmeat/patties, hotdogs, chicken fingers/ nuggets, lasagna, etc. Please drop off only at the school to be placed in the freezer Sundays during CCD: 2/26 8-11am or 6-8pm,or during school hours. Light of Faith (L o F) LIKE F : S M CCD Contact: ccd@stmarys-denville.org or call 973-627-8276 Dates to Remember: MINI ALL - Feb 26, Mar 5 *Confirmation-Sun 3/19 11:30am mass Report to church 11:15pm Confirmation Rehearsal; student with sponsor-thurs 3/16, 6~9pm LoF is not a substitution for m ass. Students do not sign in but they are expected to attend mass weekly. Students do have to report in an annual reception of reconciliation to lof.points@gmail.com. You can go on Sat. 4:15-4:45pm all year long or at Reconciliation Prayer Services held throughout the year.
SAINT MARY S PREP NEWS AND EVENTS T T : Our annual Tricky Tray will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Mansion in Mountain Lakes (formerly The Villa). Tickets are now on sale! You can find the flyer and link to buy tickets on our website: stmarysprep -denville.org or tinyurl.com/smptrickytray2017. Donations are still needed! Please consider donating Cash Cards/Gift Certificates, Sporting Event Tickets, Vacation Packages, Fit Bit, Coach Purses, Jewelry, Wine, Bicycles, Themed Basket Items, Baby, Beach. We also need baskets! Please drop off basket donations to the front office marked Tricky Tray. T C : We are looking for additional volunteers to serve on the Technology Committee. If you are interested, please call the school office at 973-627-2606. We appreciate any help you can give us. S C : St. Mary s Prep will be closed on Monday, February 20, and Tuesday, February 21. School will reopen on Wednesday, February 22. L, B T, C : Please continue to save these you can drop them off at the school office. We are able to purchase needed items for the school with the proceeds received. We appreciate your continued support. C C : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:00-9:00am and in the Narthex after the Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am masses. Please remember to use Cash Cards for your coffee, groceries, gas and more! Your support of this program is a great monetary benefit to our school. Denville Blue Angels Flag Football Clinic D B A F SMP will be offering a flag football clinic at St. Mary's Gym for students currently in Pre-K4, Trans K, Kindergarten and 1 st Grade. The clinic will take place on 4 Saturdays and will be run by SMP and Denville Blue Angels parents and will teach the fundamentals of flag football. Clinic will run from 8:30am - 10:00am each Saturday morning in March. Dates are: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, and 4/1 in St. Mary's Gym PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - PLEASE REPLY ASAP Cost is $25.00 per child. If your child would like to participate, please send: Your child's name, grade, each parent s names, address, each parent s cell phone number and email address to: St. Mary s Prep, Attn: Mary Bassano - Football Clinic, with a check written to St. Mary s Prep. If your child joins the DBA flag program, we will credit your clinic fee towards your flag season registration! Contact: Tom Forgione at coachtomf@gmail.com with any questions or for more information. Please note - If your child does participate in the clinic, we request that a parent or other responsible adult stay for each clinic session. St. Paul Inside the Walls Fish and Chips Dinner Knights of Columbus, Denville Council #3359 Annual Fish & Chips Dinner catered by Argyles restaurant of Kearney will be held at St. Mary's Prep on Friday, March3, 2017. Eat in or take-out. Dinner, beverages, dessert and coffee are included - adults $16, seniors $15, children $10. Present this ad at the time of purchase and all family orders of 5 or more will receive a 10% discount off the total. ALL PROCEEDS USED TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Speaking of Faith Fr. Manning talks with Christopher Bell, founder of Good Counsel: Homes + Hope for Babies + Mothers about his encounter with and response to God and the integration of faith into work and life. Madison, Wednesday, February 22 from 7:30~9:00pm Register for these programs at www.insidethewalls.org where you will find information about all of our other upcoming programs and events. St. Paul s Inside the Walls is located at 205 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ
Community / FYI A in making a spiritual pilgrimage to mark the centennial of the apparitions in Fatima and to visit beautiful sites in Spain? Travel to Santiago De Compostela (The burial site of St. James), Fatima and The Shrines of Portugal, August 21-31, 2017 with Fr. Owen and St. Rose of Lima Parish, E. Hanover. If interested, please first contact Great Experiences, Anne Breslin at 201.825.3725 or at greatexinc@verizon.net Mrs. Stephanie Politi at spoliti@saintroseoflimachurch.org or at 973.599.2944.Limited spots available! Brochures available at St. Rose of Lima, E. Hanover office. C P to Italy/ Rome/Monte Cassino/Naples/ Pompeii/Amalfi Coast September 11-20, 2017, $3,799.00 per person including air from Newark, Breakfast & Dinner Daily. Mass daily at the Holy Shrines. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano at 1-800-773-2660. Morris Catholic St. Patrick s 5k Run Morris Catholic High School is holding it s 6th Annual Crusader Challenge 5k Run on Saturday, March 18 at 9:00am at it s Denville campus. Doors open at 7:30am Proceeds benefit the Morris Catholic scholarship and athletic programs and the Denville Public Assistance Fund. $25 registration fee up to March 8, 2017. $30 registration fee after March 8 and day of race. For more information, visit: https://runsignup.com/race/nj/ Denville/CrusaderChallenge5K or contact MC5KRace@gmail.com. Saint Mary s R.C. Church ~ 15 Myers Avenue ~ Denville, NJ 07834-2120 Phone: 973-627-0269 ~ Fax: 973-627-6355 ~ www.stmarys-denville.org LIKE us on facebook: SAINT MARY S PARISH St Mary s Prep H&SA information: http://smphsanews.wordpress.com BULLETIN DEADLINE - MONDAY AT 5:00PM. Bulletin articles can be emailed to Donna at: dott@stmarys-denville.org RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday ~ Friday from 9:00am ~ 5:00pm Rectory Office email: dott@stmarys-denville.org CHOIR: Rehearsals Adult-Thursday, 7:30 ~ 8:30pm Youth-Monday, 3:30 ~ 4:15pm CCD OFFICE HOURS: Mon. ~Tues., Thurs. ~ Fri. 9:00am ~1:00pm CCD Office email: ccd@stmarys-denville.org FOOD FOR DENVILLE SOCIAL SERVICES: Please leave your nonperishables in the Narthex. PARISH MINISTRIES CONTACT LIST: After School Care.......... 973-627-2606 Altar Flowers..Linda Lash......973-625-3914 Baptism Arrangements.Donna Ott.......973-627-0269 x810 Bereavement Support- (Seasons of Hope).Peg Feyl.... 973-886-4001 Bible Study..Barbara Jones........973-627-6866 Bible Study-Mens..Ray Bsarany........973-625-4794 Cancer Support..Carol Bsarany......973-625-4794 CCD (phone/fax)...pj Miller.....973-627-8276 Child Care/Pre-School..Pam Sagaas.. 973-627-7800 Community Outreach Harry Fahrer.........973-627-3867 Council of Catholic Women.Barbara Jones...973-627-6866 Cursillo.Mary Spaanstra... 973-432-8881 Carrie Donahue.....973-442-1871 CYO.Gina Foreman.... 973-663-8344 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist..Laraine Gilberti.....973-625-5228 Finance Committee...Ed Hardy....973-627-7416 Grand-Parenting Ministry.Kathy Covert.. 973-625-0045 Home & School Assoc..Christie D Asti.......973-627-2606 Joey Bella Foundation..Richard Yobs........973-627-5240 Junior Acolytes..Fr. Richard.... 973-627-0269 x813 Knights of Columbus.Dave Gallagher (Denville)... 973-627-7229 Jerry Napolitano (Mtn. Lks.)......973-625-2567 Chris Cohen (Rkwy.).....201-874-3456 Lectors...Carol Bsarany....973-625-4794 Marriage Arrangement..Donna Ott.........973-627-0269 x810 MASH 07834...Eileen Bonfanti..973-328-0409 Music Ministry.Trish Vitaletti 973-627-0269 x814 Nocturnal Adoration...Gerrie Taormina.......201-274-6058 Operation Appalachia...Bill Harris...973-625-7582 Parish Life Ministry.Karen Fahrer.973-627-3867 Prayer Shawl Ministry...Peg Feyl....973-886-4001 Pro-Life Committee...Carol Bartkowiak.....973-627-9491 Jim Rizos..973-627-2596 R.C.I.A..Andrea Henry...973-714-6844 School Principal..Dr. Margaret McCluskey....973-627-2606 School Fax....973-627-9316 Senior Acolytes..Lou Golia....973-627-6539 Tech Ministry...Mary Ann Krolik Tanya D Souza....973-586-8502 True Love Waits.....973-627-8276 Ushers.Jamie Whitmore....973-625-0578 Youth Ministry.PJ Miller/Trish Vitaletti......973-627-8276