Resisting Happiness! Life is a pilgrimage. A sacred journey! We are only here on earth for the blink of an eye. This is not our home. That s why the happiness that God wants and created us for is very different from the fleeting happiness and momentary pleasures of this world. -Matthew Kelly, Resisting Happiness A Pilgrim s Prayer by Thomas Merton My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end Nor do I really know myself, And the fact that I think I am following Your will, Does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please You, does in fact please You. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this, You will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust You always though I may seem lost And in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for You are ever with me, And you will never leave me to face my perils alone. My Dear Brothers and Sisters, the Season of Lent is soon upon us! Are you a pilgrim or a tourist? Lent is a wonderful time for spiritual reflection and renewal. Some questions for thought. Are you resisting happiness? Are you open to God s Grace to become the best version of yourself? Do the travails of daily life block you from the immense joy that sits at our doorstep each and every day? To help guide us on our pilgrimage this Lenten and Easter Season we have the book Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly available at the doors of the Church. One copy per family please! May it lead to some thought provoking discussions around the dinner table in your home or with a neighbor or friend. May God Bless you always! Fr. Rich. Be gentle with yourself. When we are gentle with ourselves, when we are patient with ourselves, we develop awareness, and awareness breeds compassion. And every person who ever crosses your path needs a little compassion. Matthew Kelly, Resisting Happiness
Weekly Mass Schedule Weekday Masses are held in the Parish Center Chapel Saturday, February 18 5:30 PM The Deceased Members of the DiStaulo and French Families Sunday, February 19 7:30 AM Immacolata Lucarelli 9:00 AM Maria O Farrill 10:30 AM Lawrence Marino, Jr. 12:00 PM Nicholas Plechy Monday, February 20 (Presidents Day) 9:00 AM James and Katherine Melead Tuesday, February 21 7:30 AM Kathleen DeLorenzo 12:10 PM Dorothy Duffe Wednesday, February 22 7:30 AM Charlene Thorum 12:10 PM John and Theresa Falotico Thursday, February 23 7:30 AM Winifred McGuckin 12:10 PM Carmelita Chotipradit Friday, February 24 7:30 AM Mary Ann Lazarich 12:10 PM Owen Haveron (7 th Anniversary) Saturday, February 25 5:30 PM Members of the Oese and Grasso Families Sunday, February 26 7:30 AM John Nevins 9:00 AM Paul F. Harrison 10:30 AM O. Allen and Kathie Beyer (50 th Wedding Anniversary) 12:00 PM Theresa Tansey Hosts for each Mass have been donated by the Rosary Society Chapel Lamp donated in Memory of Denise Casalino Parish Center Closed Feb. 20 th for Presidents Day Holy Father's Prayer Intention We pray that all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalized, may find welcome and comfort in our communities. Fish and Chips Tickets Available Ash Wednesday March 1, 2017 Tickets will be available after all Masses and at Parish Center during the week Adults: $16 Children: $8 Attention: Parishioners Celebrating a 5 th, 25 th or 50 th Wedding Anniversary Please come to or call the Parish Center to register for a special Mass to be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. The Mass for those celebrating a 5 th or 25 th Anniversary will be at 3 PM on April 30 th, 2017. Registration is due April 14 th. The Mass for those celebrating a 50 th Anniversary will be at 3 PM on May 7 th, 2017. Registration is due April 21. Catholic Men s Conference On Saturday, March 4 from 8-4:30 at Seton Hall University (Cost: $25) The Archdiocese will host the annual conference. This year s theme is Be Not Afraid: Becoming Missionary Disciples! Speakers will be Cardinal Sean Patrick O Malley, Archbishop of Boston and Joe Lombardi, Jr., quarterback coach for the New Orleans Saints. Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin. Register at www.njcatholicmen.org Catholic Women s Commission On Saturday, March 11 from 8-3:30 at Seton Hall University (Cost: $25) The Archdiocese will host the annual conference. This year s theme is Alive in Christ as Missionary Disciples! Speakers will be Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart, founder and mother servant of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, Archdiocese of Boston and Lisa Hendey, founder and editor of CatholicMom.com. Register at www.rcan.org/womenscommision 656 Page 2
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Pantry Notice The Pantry is in need of 12 ounce jars of jelly and tuna fish. We appreciate it if you are able to donate it to our Parish Pantry. Thank you, Pantry Coordinator Support Group The needs of fathers who have suffered the loss of a child are unique. The Office of Family Life Ministries invites all bereaved fathers to a morning of prayer and discussion in the hope it will provide a place of understanding and healing. The support group for Fathers Who Have Lost A Child will meet on Saturday, March 4 at Notre Dame Church (359 Central Ave, North Caldwell) between 10 AM and 12 PM. Please call Lauren Egan with any questions at 973-497-4327. St. Mary's 140th Anniversary Gala Thursday, May 4, 2017 Valley Regency, Clifton NJ $85 per person Invitations to follow 656 Page 4
Will Return Next Week! - Religious Education Calendar Sundays February 19 - No Class - Winter Break February 26 - Class 9-10:15am Union Catholic High School Tuesdays February 21 - No Class - Winter Break February 28 - Class 3:45-5pm 1600 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ Parent Athletic Club Annual Fish Fry on Friday, March 3 rd from 5:30-8:00 PM. The event is catered by the Argyle Restaurant in Kearny. Tickets (including dessert and beverages) are $15 for the Fish Dinner and $10 for the Pasta dinner. Take out orders are also available. For questions or tickets contact Edward Thornton at ethornton@unioncatholic.org The school s March Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, March 7 th from 8 AM to 2 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you d like to make an appointment contact Edward Thornton at ethornton@unioncatholic.org Knights of Columbus Membership The St. Mary s Knights of Columbus Council #2346 always welcomes new members to join. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men s fraternal organization dedicated to upholding its four key principles: charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Those who are interested in more information should call the Council at (973) 667-0104 or email stmaryscouncil2346@gmail.com. Meetings are held the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 7:30 PM. The Knights of Columbus Hall is also available for rental; please call with any inquires. The Hall is a great space for repasts, anniversaries and baby/bridal showers! Important Tax Information If you wish to receive a statement of your 2016 donations to St. Mary Church, kindly submit your name, address and daytime phone number, along with the number of your donation envelope. You may also e-mail your request to: info@stmarysnutley.org. Your statement will be mailed to you in a timely matter. Please do not call the rectory to request this information. You may drop this form in the collection basket on any Sunday. Choose one: E-mail Send in regular mail (Please print) Name Env. # Address Town/Zip Daytime Phone Email 656 Page 5
St. Mary s Church is served by: Rev. Richard Berbary, Pastor Rev. Thomas Nicastro, 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), Holy Days 7:30 AM, 12:10 AM, 7:00 PM National Holidays 9:00 AM Parish Business Hours Parish Center: M-F, 9-4 Church Vestibule: Sat. 3-7 PM Sun. 9 AM-1 PM Phone Number: 973-235-1100 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, Greg O Connell, David Nostro, Douglas Reiman, John Thompson and James Zaremba. A Time to Heal For all those who are sick or suffering, especially 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, especially Elsa Zaragoza and Richard Ridings Readings for the Week of February 19, 2017 Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 This Week s Music JPPC 5:30, 9:00 and 12:00 NOON Prelude Love Has Come 483 Gathering There s a Wideness 475 Gloria Mass of Renewal 864 Psalm, Alleluia and Gospel pg. 70 Offertory Jesus Christ, Inner Light 597 Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Renewal 867 / 869 / 871 /872 Communion Ubi Caritas (Hurd) 327 Recessional We Are The Light of the World (verse 6) 595 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 in chapel 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 contact Kristen Gawlik at the Parish Center or email kristen@stmarysnutley.org. 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 Parish Membership Parishioners should register and should inform the Parish Center when moving from the parish. Parish Collections: The February 12 th Collection was $8,112.00. We thank you for your generosity! Good Shepherd Academy (973-667-2049; www.gsanutley.org) Our Catholic grade school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark 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