Journey Retreat - November 14 - 16 The following Phase I Confirmation candidates will be on retreat next weekend, November 14-16. Please keep them in your prayers as they grow in the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Retreatants

David DeDonna Michael Esposito Amanda Fierro Madeline Flynn Charles Garske Alyssa Geipel Mark Harland Jessica Leonard Brianna Aerin Lim Christina Marini Timothy McKenna Mark McKnight Alyssa Miller Brandon Miller Michael Monaco Brianna Moraca Kaitlyn Nyhuis

Daniel Akin Olivia Anderle Skylar Andrade Lindsay Bradley Aidan Brewer Brandon Brogan Christopher Burger Cassandra Caporusso Amanda Carey Jillian Cianciotto Megan Cianciotto Victoria Civil Seamus Cogshall Nicholas Colella Emily Cook Meghan Corso Charles Cunningham

Kenneth Obando Lauren O'Connell Sophia Paladino Madison Phillips Jocelyn Pittelkow Christian Rodrigues Robert Sabatino Daniel Schopper Michael Semeraro Hannah Sikorski Frank Spano Zachary Sucorowski Tanner Tamayne Jillian Tate Brett Thompson Christopher Thornton

Team Members

Also, please keep the team members in your prayers as they guide these retreatants on their spiritual journey.

Jared Inglett Kyla Irizarry Sydney Landwehr Lauren Maddaloni Joseph Marrella Christina Nicoletti

Kristin Akin Jack Cairns Thomas Carroll Lilianna Di Gesu Kaitlin Guggiari Kevin Hickey

Remi-Marie Presky Matthew Smolen Brian Tarpey Delaney Tarpey Penny Tarpey

Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)

Saint Mary’s Parish 17 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-835-0374

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MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room) Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)

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elcome! As we acknowledge this week those who’ve served in our military, we pray for peace throughout the world.

SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church) SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM (Church) 9:00 AM—Spanish Mass (Downey Hall) 10:30 AM—Interpreted for hearing impaired (Church) 10:30 AM—Family Liturgy (Downey Hall)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Franciscan Response - Pilgrim Pipeline......5 Altar Flowers.............................................2 Baptisms.....................................................3 Bread and Wine.........................................2 Catholicism 101 Video Series.........................4 Community News......................................9 Contact Us..................................................2 Daily Readings for the Week....................9 Deceased Names........................................3 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica..........4 Elementary Religious Education.............7 Eucharistic Celebrations..........................3

Faith Direct................................................9 Journey Retreat................................ Cover Military Personnel Names........................3 Ministry News.........................................8/9 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration....10 Outreach - Call for Help...........................8 Outreach “Fun” Raiser............................8 Pathways Counseling Center...................9 Prayer Requests........................................3 Special Needs Ministry.............................7 Stephen Ministry.......................................9

TO CONTACT US: Telephone: Web Site: E-mail:

St. Mary’ Parish 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442 973.835.0374—FAX: 973.835.8173 www.stmarys-pompton.org [email protected]

PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835-374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected] ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] HISPANIC MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey. . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] CHURCH ACCOMPANIST - John Herbert .. . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x 192 j [email protected] OUTREACH & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Jacqueline M. Rose, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x193 [email protected] R.C.I.A. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] SCHOOL - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] SOCIAL JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] STEPHEN MINISTRY Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir.. . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY - Anne Silversey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x103 [email protected] Confirmation - Patricia Newton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] Religious Education 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner . . . . 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] High School Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x117 Drew Canger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Youth Administrative Asst. - Debbie Borroto. . . . . 973.835.5594x138 [email protected] .

St. Mary’s School News .......................................7 Thanksgiving Dinner for Nursing/Group Home Residents.....................................5 Thanksgiving Interfaith Worship............2 The Giving Tree.........................................7 The Parish Store........................................9 The Pastor’s Desk.....................................4 Vocations - Franciscan Friars..................3 Weekly Calendar.......................................2 Young Adult Hike........................................5 Youth Ministry.............................................6

Weekly Calendar DATE/MINISTRY MON—November 10

Medical Assistance Program ELL Classes

TUES—November 11 Centering Prayer Secular Franciscans

WED—November 12 Bible Study St. Mary’s Seniors ELL Classes

THUR—November 13

JustFaith 202 Lost Angels Support Group K of C Meeting

SUN—November 16 Filipino Mass

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PLACE

7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Carnevale Center Carnevale Center

7:00 PM 7:30 PM

Carnevale Center Carnevale Center

9:45 AM 11:00 AM 7:30 PM

Carnevale Center Downey Hall Carnevale Center

7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

Carnevale Center Carnevale Center Carnevale Center

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Downey Hall

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he Altar Flowers this week have been donated in loving memory of Mark Sean McGrath.

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he Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of Christine Waclawski-Kallio (6th Anniversary), love Mom and Dad

Save the Date!

Thanksgiving Interfaith Worship Wednesday, November 26, 7:30 PM Pompton Reformed Church

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Eucharistic Celebrations Para-liturgical Services (PLS) MONDAY 7:30 AM

November 10 - All Souls’ Day Novena † Charles Comiso † Gloria La Placa, Kenneth Susko



TUESDAY 7:30 AM

November 11 † Marie Lepanto Pepe



WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM

November 12 † Lucy Tucci, Daniel Ligotti † Florence Sanford



THURSDAY 7:30 AM

November 13 In Thanksgiving



FRIDAY 7:30 AM

November 14 † Frank Orapello (1st Ann.) † John (Jack) Bergen (6th Ann.) † Mildred Bergen (76th Ann.)

SATURDAY 9:00 AM (PLS)

November 15 Special Intention







C-Celebrant — H-Homilist SATURDAY 5:00 PM C-Fr. Richard H-Deacon Tom

November 15 † Basil Ricci (7th Ann.) † Edith & Joseph Jennings † James F. Hinchman Sr. † Mary Luzzi, Joan Parker † Renee Wolfarth, Ray Broglie † Teresa Stately, James Goerl L Victorio R. Tolentino Jr. † Irene & Vincent Tylicki † Wladyslaw Kurpias, Stanislaw Kotlarski

7:00 PM C-Fr. Richard H-Deacon Tom

In Thanksgiving

SUNDAY 7:30 AM C-Fr. Gonzalo H-Deacon Tom

November 16 † Jenny Vasquez, Edna Budz † Mario Garofalo, Mary Curry

9:00 AM C-Fr. Richard H-Deacon Tom

† Edna H. DePiero † James Goerl

9:00 AM

For the People of the Parish

10:30 AM

(Interpreted for the hearing Impaired) C-Fr. Frank H-Deacon Hal

† Jessie E. Daly (20th Ann.) † Clyde Mosher (1st Ann.) † Edward F. Rebbert, Rodney Garnes † Rosemarie Munafo

10:30 AM

For the People of the Parish

Spanish Mass Downey Hall C/H - Fr. Gonzalo

Downey Hall Family Liturgy C/H-Fr. Richard











12:00 Noon † Sylvia Vegas C-Fr. Frank † Rosemarie Kamer H-Deacon Hal 5:00 PM † Alexander “Chippy” Iommazzo C-Fr. Frank H-Deacon Hal



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o everything there is a season and... “...a time to be born...”

Cassandra Boccher, Gracelyn Kelly, Brielle Speer, Mallory Cammarota

“...a time to be healed...”

Traci Fox, Jeannine Walston, Jessie Vieira, Gene Hiller, Cindy Grecco, Chloe Drucks, Dylan Ackerman, Victorio R. Tolentino Jr., Terry Zosche, Robert Langer, Marcia Charnecky, Angela Saletto, Eric Ludwig, Joan Caldaro, Michael James Soojian, Tina Charnecky, Alan, Vince Lejoi, Bonnie Reilly, Ralph Pace, Patricia Martinelli, Rosalie O’Neill, Cathy Eich & Family, Cathy Cuba, Margo Hanrahan, Roger Galloway, Bob Zollner, Jackie, Charlene, Joan Duffy, Vito Costanza, Arianne Cairns, Laurie Roth, Carolyn M., Bernie Cordts, Anh Phan, Dennis Murray, Irene Halytin, Janet Inserra, Greg, Christine, Pam, Joseph Leuchten, Joan Kondyra, Loretta Pace, Roderick Livelli, Pat Piccolo, Jane Rissland, Jeff Louisot

“...a time to serve...”

Marine Christopher J. Leone, Afghanistan Jonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., Iraq CPT Brendan O’Brien, US Army — Spec. James Lennon, Iraq James Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA — SO Andrew Charman, USN Staff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq — PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, Afghanistan Sean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US Marine PFC Mark Booe, US Army Iraq — PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC Seaman Laura Shehadch, US Navy — Capt. Michael DeMarco, Iraq, 2nd Tour PFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence — Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC Airman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TX CPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq PO2 Ryan Cleary, US Navy, Newport News, VA PFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South Carolina Kristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VA Joseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan Corp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, Afghanistan SGT Ryan Cronin, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS — SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy, LCpl. Devin Taranto, USMC CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq — Sgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA LCpl Michael Formisano III, US Marines, Afghanistan LCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, Afghanistan SPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CA— SO David Welsh, US Navy SGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA Cpl Michael C. Yodice, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA Cpl Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Camp LeJeune, NC LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, Okinawa SPC Tiffany Thumann, US Army Military Police, Italy LCpl Thomas Stapleton, US Marines, Afghanistan HM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, Arizona Major Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point 2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PA LCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, Japan

“...a time to die...”

Rosemarie Kamer, Thomas Keating

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The Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, May the Lord give you peace! We celebrate a rather interesting feast today—the feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Church in Rome. So first a little history. Today we go back to Rome, to Rome under the reign of the Emperor Constantine. On November 9, 324 A.D. Pope St. Sylvester consecrated the first public Christian church in the ancient City of Rome. It was built on property given to the Church by Constantine and then converted into a Christian church and given the name “The Church of Saint Savior.” Centuries later, in the eleventh century, its name was changed and it became known as the Basilica of St. John Lateran. It is not only the first Christian Church in Rome, it is also the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome—also known as the pope. St. Peter’s Basilica is the center of worldwide Catholicism but The Lateran is the center of the Diocese of Rome. Certainly, St. John Lateran is an important church, but in some ways it is every church. It is every church because like even this small, humble chapel, it is the outward sign of our unity. What happens here today is exactly what is happening at St. John Lateran. In the gospel Jesus reminds us that the temple is a sacred place and must be treated as such. On this feast we are reminded that all places of prayer, no matter how grand and important or how small and humble, are sacred places. They are sacred because two inseparable actions take place in them; first we worship God and, secondly, we stay united to one another and the universal church. These places are sacred because, like the temple, they are built of living stones. These places contain a wondrous history. The preaching of the gospel in all churches from St. John Lateran to St. Mary’s has contributed to who we are as the temple of God. Next Saturday, November 15, the Rhino Theater will have a special performance of the Wizard of Oz for the benefit of our Outreach Programs. The show is at 2 PM at the Rhino Theater on Wanaque Ave. in Pompton Lakes. There are still tickets left. I am very grateful to Carmela Wolosz and everyone at the Rhino Theater for this generous donation.

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in my humble opinion) as well as Karnak and Luxor Temples. From there I flew back to Cairo, were I visited Christian Churches (one of which is where Mary, Joseph and Jesus stayed when they were fleeing from Herod). The last thing I did was go to the Khan El-Khalili Bazzars, which were filled with color, people and anything you could possibly want! Now I am back in Jerusalem. I’m glad I missed the mishap that happened at the Western Wall. Please pray for peace between the Jews and Palestinians. Miss you all. Peace and All Good, Fr. Joe It was a great week at St. Mary’s and I’m looking forward to another one to come. Thanks for all you do for us and have a great week yourself! Pace e Bene, Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, Pastor Fr. Frank can be reached at [email protected]

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oday celebrates the anniversary of the earliest basilica [a church that has been so designated because of its historical importance or other special dignity] of Christianity. St. John Lateran is the mother church of Rome, a reminder to us today that we are members of the Roman Catholic Church. The basilica was named in honor of St. John the Baptist and after the Lateranus family who lost their property to Constantine. Because of its elaborate baptistery, it is a station church [one of the churches in Rome that is appointed for special liturgical celebrations during Lent] for the Easter Vigil. (The litany of the saints was used when moving from station church to station church.) It is said that Constantine brought the altar upon which St. Peter offered mass when he lived in Rome to the basilica where it remains, still somewhat visible, though encased in a larger altar of stone.

Fr. Joe continues to have a great sabbatical. Recently, he was travelling in Egypt and sent this update: Dear Father Frank and the Good People of Saint Mary’s, This week I was able to cross one thing off my bucket list, I spent the week in Egypt. Seeing the pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, all the temples and ruins were just unbelievable. I spent two days in Cairo and with the aid of a guide went to the Cairo museum (a place I could have stayed a week!), some of the local churches and mosques as well as the pyramids. I flew to Aswan and took a Nile River cruise which stopped at many of the ancient ruins. It blows my mind that I was seeing and touching objects which were 5,000 years old. The cruise ended in Luxor where I visited the Valley of the Kings, (Ramesses III tomb was the most impressive (The Pastor’s Desk is continued next column)

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Catholicism 101 Videos

series of videos on Catholicism is part of the RCIA experience; these evenings will be open to anyone who would like to attend. The videos will be held in the Conference Room at 7:30 PM on the following Wednesdays: November 12 - “World without End - The Last Things” December 3 - “The Mystery of the Liturgy & Eucharist” All are invited to attend these informative videos.

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A Franciscan Response...

For our Children and our Children’s Children

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he following is from a statement read at the October 21 Kinnelon town meeting regarding a proposed Pilgrim Pipeline that would run through many local towns along Route 287 and includes Pompton Lakes. It would transport the most explosive Bakkan crude oil from the Northwest. It was presented by Camille Gaines, a Kinnelon resident and member of St. Mary’s Franciscan Response group, which is supporting town resolutions to prohibit Pilgrim Pipeline. “St. Mary’s is very proud to be a green community. St. Francis’ principles of respect for the environment and the oneness of creation and humanity empowers us, St. Mary’s Franciscan Response group, to speak on this issue. We believe we all have a responsibility and obligation to protect the environment. We need to focus on renewables rather than perpetuating the non-renewables that are destroying our environment. We are risking our towns’ safety and health for the profits of a private company, Pilgrim Pipeline, which relies and will make its vast profits on a limited resource. Meanwhile, the forests, the water supply, the air we breathe, the dense communities we live in, -- our individual and collective well-being, -- are all being put at risk. For what purpose? Tennessee Gas Pipeline did not choose to come along Rte 287 because of the risks of the vibration of the trucks along that route. Why would we agree to allow this pipeline of Bakkan crude oil which is the most explosive to come along that same route? We are bearing all the risks. And we get nothing in return. Who is to say that transporting via these pipelines is more stable than rail and barges? Additionally, who is to say that once they are transporting billions of gallons a year through the pipelines, they won’t continue to use barges and rail? This proposed pipeline seems to allow them to move faster and make more profit, at the risk to all the towns it passes through in New York and New Jersey. Who is looking out for us? Who holds Pilgrim accountable for anything that they say? Conclusion Remember, Kinnelon also states it is a green community. The longer we stay fixated on Pilgrim Pipeline and limited fossil fuels, the further we get from talking about renewable energy and doing something about it. When the pipes fail, and/or an explosion does happen, it may be too late. Let’s do the right thing, like our neighboring Oakland, Montville, Parsippany, Madison and Watchung, and pass a resolution against Pilgrim Pipeline. St. Mary’s, as a Franciscan community, speaks on behalf of the voiceless (which includes the earth), its air and water, and protects people who do not have a voice to speak about this issue, and, finally, for our future generations.” For more information about Franciscan Response group, please contact Jackie at: [email protected]

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Auto...Ferry...Foot... Get Outdoors this Autumn for Famous Sights & Fellowship! Who: Adults 18 years and older What: Walk the famous, 131 years old, Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan to Brooklyn route) and some nearby sites in Brooklyn. Distance 2-4 miles. Pack own water, snacks. We will take the ferry from Jersey City to the world Financial District in Manhattan for a short walk towards City Hall near where we’ll begin our bridge walk. When: Sunday, November 16, 2014 Logistics: Meet at St. Mary’s parking lot at 9:30 AM for carpooling to Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal OR meet us there by 11 AM. Parking available across the street at Central Parking 33 Hudson Street, Jersey City. Costs: Ferry: $2.50/each way. Parking: $20. Souvenirs, food etc: ? Dogs: Allowed but must be in carrier on ferry. More Info: Peg Buck, [email protected]; or 973. 267.8290 Russell Del’Re, [email protected]

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

40th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Nursing Home and Group Home Residents Saturday, November 22, 12:30 PM, Downey Hall For the day to be enjoyable for our guests, we are asking for your help with the following: Transportation—Will begin at 11:45 AM for residents who do not have rides from their homes and return them at 3:00 PM. We especially need VANS and SUVS. Pies—We are asking for 20 pies - either apple or pumpkin. Many of our guests are on restricted diets, so IN ADDITION, WE ESPECIALLY NEED DIETETIC PIES. Monetary Donations—To help cover the costs of food, beverages and linens, your monetary donations are always most welcome. Please contact Jacqueline Rose, Outreach Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193 or email [email protected].

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Contacts: 973.835.5594 Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected] Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/stmarysym

High School Youth Minister: Drew Canger, ext. 117 [email protected]

https://twitter.com/#!/stmarysym INSTAGRAM: stmarysym

Director: Anne Silversey, ext. 103 [email protected]

To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

HOPE Youth Mass—Sunday, December 7, 5:00 PM. Youth Mass Prep Meetings—Wednesdays, November 12,

19 & 26, during movie night. Contact Drew for more information.

Youth Mass Band and Choir—Practice on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Contact Anne or Drew for more information.

HOPE Meeting—Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 PM, Youth Center. For service opportunities/meeting dates visit the YM HOPE webpage.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NURSING HOME BUDDIES—December 13. On the

second Saturday during the months of October through May, we spend an hour with the residents of Oak Ridge and Lakeview Care Facilities making crafts, playing games and sharing good times! We meet in the dining room of the Youth Center at 9:30 AM and return to St. Mary’s by 11:00 AM.

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED 8th Grade Advent Workshop: Sunday, November 16, 6:30 7:30 PM in church. Workshop is for child and parent. Questions: Contact Mary Ann Werner.

7th Grade Religious Education Registration Continues—

If you haven’t already registered, please do so. As of June 30, we cannot guarantee a class time; all registrations are filled on a firstcome, first-filled basis. Register online at registration quick link.

CONFIRMATION

SPECIAL EVENT FOR PHASE 2 CANDIDATES—All Phase 2 candidates [Sunday and Tuesday candidates] will attend a Special Event on Sunday, November 30, from 7-9 PM in Downey Hall in the Carnevale Center.

All Confirmation candidates are required to complete 10 hours of service a year. Need ideas? • Serve with St. Mary’s at the Soup Kitchen in Jersey City on the 3rd Saturday of every month. This counts as 6 hours of service. • Help at St. Mary’s Food Pantry on the 3rd and 4th Wednesday and Saturdays of each month.

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CONFIRMATION (cont’d)

Service Ideas (cont’d) Interested in any of the service ideas? Call Jacqueline Rose at 973.835.0374, ext 193 or by email at: jrose@stmarys-pompton. org for more information and to register. •

he Soup Kitchen needs help distributing pans to parishioners T after masses. Attending the mass and distributing the pans will count as one hour of service. Call Pat Pilaar at 973.839.2896

All Confirmation candidates are required to attend 1 Youth Mass and 2 other liturgical services for their Formation Journal. What’s coming up? • December 7—Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 9 AM in church. • December 7—Youth Mass, 5 PM in church • December 8—The Immaculate Conception, 7 PM in church.

HIGH SCHOOL November Retreat Team Meeting—November 9, 7 - 9 PM. December Retreat Team Meetings- First meeting is November 9 at 5 PM in the upper room of the Youth Center; other meeting dates are November 16, 27, 30, December 7.

Wanaque Care Center Visit—November 23, 1-3 PM. The center is a nursing center dedicated to providing specialized services needed by the children under their care. Members of HOPE visit the center to provide companionship to the residents through interactive games and arts and craft projects. We welcome you to join us! Register online. Barnet House Visit—December 7, 11 AM to 1 PM. The Barnet

House is a Catholic Charities-supervised home for people with disabilities. The residents welcome HOPE members each year around Christmastime to help decorate their home for the holidays and share a meal. We welcome you to join us. There are only 8 to 10 spots available. Pizza and soda will be provided. All middle school and high school students are welcome. Register online.

Movie Night—All High School students are welcome to attend!

We meet in the basement of the Youth Center from 7:30 - 10:00 PM every Wednesday.

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his is the 37th year of our Giving Tree at St. Mary’s; please help us share the spirit of Christmas with those less fortunate by donating gift cards from our local merchants. This will allow our families to make their own choices of things they need for Christmas. Please consider purchasing your Giving Tree gift cards from the St. Mary’s School Scrip Program.

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Gift tag ornaments may be taken from the trees hanging in church, the Carnevale Center and the Parish Office. Just make a check payable to St. Mary’s and drop it off [with the ornament] in the Giving Tree box at the Parish Center. You can also mail your check [with the ornament] to St. Mary’s Parish. Thank you for your generosity!

St. Mary’s School News

Grades 1-5

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday

November & December Events

Grade 4: Christmas Service Project –November 12 & 13 Grade 4: Advent Prayer Service –December 10 & 11 Grades 1 & 2: Advent Workshops – Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13 For Details go to www.stmarys-pompton.org – MinistriesReligious Education

Can you help?

We are still in need of 1 Grade 2 teacher on Monday, beginning in January. We will give you detailed lesson plans and all necessary materials. Can you help? 973.835.7750

Special Needs Ministry A Special Needs Mass will be held this Sunday, November 9, at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Wayne (630 Valley Road). Music will be performed by the Walkin’ By Faith band. All are welcome! The Special Needs Ministry is starting a new support program to help siblings better understand their disabled brother/sister. Meetings will be held twice a month on Monday evenings. Please contact Marie Cioletti at 973.835.7750, x181 or [email protected] for further information on joining this exciting new group.

Our children learned that giving is as important as receiving. After a fun-filled Halloween, our children brought in candy that they had received while trick-ortreating. They filled bags that had been decorated with their Prayer Partners and donated them to the Jersey City Soup Kitchen. Thank you to Mrs. Pereny and our Student Council for organizing this service project. The Clothing Drive, held last weekend, was a wonderful success. Thank you for all your donations and thanks to our many, many volunteers! Sincerely, Carol La Salle, Principal

St. Mary’s School

Tricky Tray “Diamonds & Pearls” When: Thursday, November 13, 5:30 PM Where: The Brownstone Cost: $40 per person Contact: Kellie Uriguen at 201.320.5241 or [email protected] Tricky Tray Pre-Paid Raffle Ticket Package: 26 Special Tickets - 12 Super Tickets - 4 Terrific Tickets 1 Grand Ticket $62 Value for $50 Contact: Loriann at [email protected] Dinner Reservations and Prepaid Ticket Packages can be purchased online at www.stmarys-pompton.org under Online Registration.

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Ministry News Food Pantry­News - Open House Thanks Thanks to all of our parishioners and friends who took the time to stop by and have a tour of the St. Mary’s Food Pantry during our Open House. We were delighted to see all of you and answer your questions. Every week in the Food Pantry News we ask for donated items that are needed to replenish our inventory stock. Our monthly Targeted Food Drive is an opportunity for us to ask for donated items that we are in need of for a specific purpose or upcoming holiday preparations. All items donated are used for the clients of the St. Mary’s Food Pantry and are not distributed to other food pantries. Each and every donation you give goes to one of our local families and you are helping one of our own!

What’s Needed Now—We are in desperate need of Parmalat Milk [all varieties], Baby Food, Cooking Oil, Soups [all varieties], Cake Mixes, Healthy Snacks, Crackers & Cookies, Chef Boyardee, Shampoo and Conditioners, Laundry Detergent and Dish Detergent.

HEADS UP:

We will be collecting 12 to 14 lb. turkey donations for our families. . Please bring your Turkey Donation starting this week to the Parish Office after all the masses next weekend.

Targeted Drive this Sunday, November 9 Cranberry

Sauce, Stuffing Mix, Canned Sweet Potatoes & Yams, Canned Vegetables [such as Corn and Peas], Dried Beans, Chicken & Turkey Gravies, Cakes/Pie Mixes and Frostings. We wish you many blessings for all the kind and thoughtful acts that you and so many extend to us every week. Your donations of food, gift cards and monetary donations continue to help us help all of those in need! A heartfelt thanks to all!

Soup Kitchen—Volunteers are needed to help serve at the Jersey City Soup Kitchen next Saturday, November 15. Please call the Parish Office by Wednesday evening if you can help with this rewarding ministry. A committee member will contact you with details.

Lost Angels Bereavement Support Group—Lost Angels

offers support, understanding, compassion and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of children, grandchildren or siblings as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Our next gathering will take place Tuesday, November 11, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center, Room 205. For more information, please contact Donna Andelora at [email protected] or 973.713.9962.

Can you Help?—Church cleaning - purificator cleaning— Your help is needed for these two important ministries. Church cleaning involves 2 hours every three weeks. Purificator cleaning involves once every 10 weeks. Please call the Parish Office [973-835-0374] and leave your name and phone number if you can help.

St. Mary’s Outreach “Fun” Raiser!

COME SEE One of the most beloved musicals of all time -

The Wizard of OZ

Saturday, November 15, 2 PM at the Rhino Theatre in Pompton Lakes. You’ll be raising funds for St. Mary’s Outreach Program which serves the Food Pantry and the needy in our community.

Ticket Prices: $26.75 adults; $24.75 seniors $21.50 children For tickets call 973.248.9491; www. RhinoTheatre.com

A donation of canned or packaged food items for the St. Mary’s Food Pantry will be collected at the entrance to the theatre and will be most appreciated!

CALL FOR HELP The Outreach Ministry is currently looking

for volunteers to help provide meals on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays to one of our own. A single disabled mother of two children is in need of dinner meal preparation. If you are able to provide a home-cooked meal for a family of three and/or able to deliver it to this Kinnelon family, then please contact our Outreach Director, Jacqueline Rose, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193 or via email at [email protected]. Your generosity and help is most appreciated.

St. Mary’s Outreach Program is Looking for Volunteers!

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ould you like to make a difference and be involved in something meaningful? Would you like the opportunity to work with the St. Mary’s Outreach Team and share your gifts with those in need? Join us as we serve the needs of our fellow parishioners and neighbors through various activities like our Coat Drive, the Thanksgiving Dinner and our Soup Kitchen Ministry! For more information, please call Jacqueline Rose, Outreach Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193 or by email at: [email protected].

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Ministry News (cont’d) Christ Caring for People through People Restore my joy in your salvation; sustain in me a steadfast spirit.–Psalm 51: 14 Life’s journey is a mix of happiness and difficulties. When we cannot cope and balance the two, we often wish we could share our problems and release our concerns to a supportive, confidential ear. We can! Stephen Ministers are trained, Christian caregivers who will listen, support and walk the difficult road with us in one-on-one, same sex relationships. They will listen as we replace fear or sadness, loneliness or oppression with a peace-filled and joy-filled spirit! For you or someone you love, contact:

Beverly Delleart Director of Stephen Ministry, Certified Spiritual Director 973-835-0374, Ext. 113 [email protected]

Your inquiry will always be attended to and handled confidentially. This ministry is provided on a no-fee basis for our community.

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Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. 973.835.6337 Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical Director Office Phone: 908.277.2383 Peg Buczek, Administrative Manager Email: [email protected] Gary V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice President Pathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Website: www.pathwayscounseling.org Fax: 973.616.4688

Self-Discovery Group for Women—A session presented by Pathways Counseling Center.

6-week

C. G. Jung observed that, until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. Women in the age range of approximately 27-47 are invited on a journey to make the unconscious conscious through self-discovery. Call us with questions and for more information: 973.835.6337. Cost: $20 per session.

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Faith Direct

o enroll in FaithDirect, either go to www.faithdirect.net or call 866.507.8757. St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23. Thank you for your support!

Daily Readings for the Week

Community News (Announcements are offered as a service to you. Appearance in the bulletin does not mean we endorse them. The decision to contact and use any service is yours.)

National Donor Sabbath Month

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he month of November, normally associated with giving thanks, is designated as National Donor Sabbath. This awareness month marks a special time when clergy and their congregation unite to help spread the word about the lifesaving gift of Organ Donation. Next Sunday, November 16, two volunteers from the NJ Sharing Network will be in our courtyard to answer any questions. One of the volunteers is a St. Mary’s parishioner, so stop by and say hello.

Sunday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18:1-8

The Parish Store

Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes 973.835.0009 [email protected] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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he Annual Sunday Missal is now available at The Parish Store for $4.50. 2015 Annual Guides for Christian Prayer, Liturgy of the Hours and perpetual missals are also available.

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La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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a Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Santa María será el domingo 7 de diciembre. Habrá una procesión bilingüe que saldrá de la Iglesia de San Antonio a las 6:30 AM, cruzando Butler, Bloomingdale, y Riverdale, para llegar a Santa María en Pompton Lakes a las 8:30 AM. La Misa bilingüe, con Mariachis, será a las 9 AM en la Iglesia Principal. Después de la Misa habrá una fiesta en el Centro Carnevale. Todos están invitados!

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

n Sunday, December 7, we will join our Latino sisters and brothers in celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe. There will be a bilingual procession departing from St. Anthony’s in Butler at 6:30 AM and arriving at St. Mary’s at 8:30 AM. This will be followed by a bilingual Mass with a Mariachi band at 9 AM in church and a festive celebration in the Carnevale Center. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Americas. This celebration is a wonderful way to honor the Blessed Mother and to join with our Latino brothers and sisters in celebrating our unity as Americans—North, South and Central! Please join us!