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A Call to Liturgical Ministry
ach Sunday, we assemble in the name of Jesus, to worship through the power of the Spirit. At this assembly, each of us hears and responds to the Word of God and the celebration of Eucharist in words, songs, gestures and prayerful silence. We are then challenged to go forth to share the richness of this celebration with others. Our is the central and most important ministry - the work of the celebrating assembly. . MINISTERS OF THE WORD Lectors who proclaim the Sacred Scripture MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Eucharistic Minsters who assist in distribution of Communion (also Homebound, Nursing Home and Hospital Ministers) MINISTERS OF MUSIC Songleaders, musicians, choristers, children’s choir, instrumentalists MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY Greeters and ushers who welcome people and take up the offering. MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR Servers and funeral servers who assist the priest on the altar. MINISTERS OF THE ENVIRONMENT Decorators who create the seasonal environment and workers who keep our church clean. “By this sign may you receive Christ’s love and always follow Him.”
Saint Mary’s Parish 17 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-835-0374
Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS) MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room) Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)
www.stmarys-pompton.org
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elcome! Let us lift up our souls to the Lord.
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 Mary Advent - Our Parish Celebrates........5 Baptisms.....................................................3 Bread and Wine.........................................3 Catholicism 101 Video Series.........................4 Collection Update......................................4 Contact Us..................................................2 Daily Readings for the Week....................8 Deceased Names........................................3 Elementary Religious Education.............7 Eucharistic Celebrations..........................3 Faith Direct................................................9
Feast of Christ the King.................. Cover Military Personnel Names........................3 Ministry News.........................................8/9 New Ministry - Greeters...........................9 Offering Cards Altar Flowers - Bread & Wine.............2 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration....10 Outreach - Call for Help...........................8 Pathways Counseling Center...................9 Prayer Requests........................................3 Special Needs Ministry.............................7
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] 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] .
Stephen Ministry.......................................9 St. Mary’s School News ........................................7 Honor Roll - First Marking Period...............7 Thanksgiving Interfaith Worship............4 Thanksgiving Mass/Parish Office Hours.........2 The Giving Tree.........................................7 The Parish Store........................................9 The Pastor’s Desk.....................................4 Vocations - Franciscan Friars..................3 Weekly Calendar.......................................2 Youth Ministry.............................................6
Weekly Calendar DATE/MINISTRY MON—November 24
Medical Assistance Program ELL Classes
TUES—November 25 Centering Prayer Secular Franciscans
WED—November 26 Bible Study
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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
Carnevale Center
ffering cards for Altar Flowers
are available at the Parish Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $50.
ffering cards for the Bread and Wine
for the Liturgy of the Eucharist are available at the Parish Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $35.
Thanksgiving Masses Parish Office Schedule Thanksgiving Day, 10:30 AM mass Friday, November 28 , 9 AM mass The Parish Office will close at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, November 26, and will reopen at 8:00 AM, Sunday, November 30. If you have an emergency, please call 973.839.1975. We extend our best wishes to all for a very Happy Thanksgiving and a safe journey to all travelers.
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Eucharistic Celebrations Para-liturgical Services (PLS) November 24 L Fernando Rios † Charles French (Anniversary)
TUESDAY 7:30 AM
November 25 † Brian Thomas Smith † Patricia Croker DeVito (5th Ann.) † Rosemarie Kamer
WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM
November 26 In Thanksgiving
THURSDAY 10:30 AM
November 27 - Thanksgiving † Helen Bradley
FRIDAY 9:00 AM
November 28 † Ray Broglie † Jacqueline Devonmille
SATURDAY 9:00 AM (PLS)
November 29 Special Intention
“...a time to be born...”
“...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, Cathy Eich & Family, Margo Hanrahan, 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, Dick Brennan, Jack & Gerry Shuman, Karen & Evelyn, Cecila Basile, Tess DiMaria, Tanya Martin
“...a time to serve...”
SATURDAY 5:00 PM C/H-Fr. Richard
November 29 † James Kane, John Levine † Robert J. Reilly, James Goerl † John Pezzuti, Charles Presta
7:00 PM C/H-Fr. Richard
† Larry Quinn
SUNDAY November 30 7:30 AM † Thelma Weckbeck C/H-Fr. Gonzalo
9:00 AM C/H-Fr. Frank
Special Intention
9:00 AM
For the People of the Parish
10:30 AM
† Edward F. Rebbert (Interpreted for the † Tom Keating hearing Impaired) C/H-Fr. Gonzalo
10:30 AM
For the People of the Parish
12:00 Noon C/H-Fr. Frank
† All the Souls
5:00 PM C/H-Fr. Frank
Special Intention
Downey Hall Family Liturgy C/H-Fr. Richard
o everything there is a season and...
C-Celebrant — H-Homilist
Spanish Mass Downey Hall C/H - Fr. Gonzalo
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Evelyn Fredericks, Katelyn Hanabergh, Mackenzie Wahab, Robert Volpe-Bonomo
MONDAY 7:30 AM
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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...”
Kathleen Mary Tooman, Eugene Lowe
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he Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of Walter Bartnick from Kathie and Phil Gianinio.
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The Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, May the Lord give you peace! This is a big week! On Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving and Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. There are two great American Holy Days: The 4th of July and Thanksgiving Day. These days sum up who we are: independent and grateful. These days make us acutely aware of what it means to be American. They are ingrained in our psyche and they probably hold more meaning for the average American than do Christmas and Easter. They are important to us because they unite us with every other American. We set aside Thanksgiving to give thanks to God for all of our good gifts. We have all been taught since we were children that the first settlers of our nation did this after a successful harvest. We are taught that the pilgrims and the Indians sat down together and shared the first Thanksgiving dinner. That is a great American story and one that we will most likely continue to pass on to future generations. Gratitude is certainly the overriding emotion driving this feast, but we live in a very different world than the pilgrims lived in. Rather than filling barns with the fruits of your harvest you are probably paying bills and trying to save a little for the kids’ education or your retirement with the fruits of your harvest. It may not always be easy to make ends meet, but still, we are grateful for what we have been given and what we have earned. At the same time, we are called to share the fruits of our harvest with those who have no harvest or who have very little for which to be grateful. Americans have always been a sharing and giving people. Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful celebration of our American life. We remember, we give thanks and we celebrate. As we celebrate, let us remember where we have come from and how blessed we have been along the way—even in the struggles of the journey. Let us give thanks for the gifts we have been given and let us be generous in sharing those gifts. Let us give thanks for all of the good gifts God has given us! Thank you for your generosity and from all the friars and staff at St. Mary’s I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Advent is one my favorite liturgical seasons. It is the great season of preparation for our celebration of Christmas. The imagery is warm and welcoming. The light of the Advent wreath begins to break through the darkness as we look to our Savior for eternal light. Advent marks a new beginning as we start a new liturgical year. Advent reminds us that a new year is quickly approaching and all things will be made new in the Christ Child. Don’t let this beautiful season Advent pass you by as you prepare for Christmas. Promise yourself now that you will use the four weeks of Advent to not only Christmas shop but also to prepare yourself once more for the coming of the Lord into our lives. So, once again, Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Advent! (The Pastor’s Desk is continued next column)
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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]
Thanksgiving Interfaith Worship Wednesday, November 26, 7:30 PM Pompton Reformed Church
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ach house of worship [Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish, Reformed] will offer a brief segment of worship unique to their faith tradition, including a musical offering; a portion will be in Spanish. Thanksgiving is the theme and donations of non-perishable food items are requested and will be distributed among the Food Pantry locations in our communities.
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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 final video will be held in the Conference Room at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, December 3: December 3 - “The Mystery of the Liturgy & Eucharist” All are invited to attend this informative video.
Collection Update October 2014 Sunday and Misc. Midweek Collection $75,113 Faith Direct Monthly 38,633 Total Received $113.746 October 2013 Sunday and Misc. Midweek Collection $73,639 Faith Direct Monthly 35,190 Total Received $108,829 Increase for October
$4,917
We are most grateful for your generous support given to the pastoral needs of our parish!
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St. Mary’s Parish Celebrates
A Mary Advent
“Mary: Mother of Jesus and Mother of the Church” “Mary: from a Biblical Point of View” (Bishop Arthur Serratelli) Downey Hall, 7 PM
Thursday, December 4: Sunday, December 7:
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Bi-lingual Mass, 9 AM
Monday, December 8:
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Choir) 7 PM Mass
Tuesday, December 9:
Mary’s Place in the Franciscan Order (Steve Kass) Downey Hall, 7 PM
Wednesday, December 10: “Mary: Mother of God” Catholicism DVD (Robert Barron) Downey Hall, 7 PM Thursday, December 11: Movie: “Mary: Mother of Jesus” (DVD) Downey Hall, 7 PM Friday, December 12:
The Living Rosary (Our School Children) Church, 1:30 PM
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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—Wednesday November 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 RELIGIOUS ED 6th Grade Advent Workshop—This Sunday, November 23,
at 6:30-7:30 PM in church. Workshop is for child and parent. Questions, contact Mary Ann Werner.
7th Grade Leader Meeting—Wednesday, December 10, 7 PM, in Catherine Spina Hall. Questions: Contact Mary Ann Werner. Have you registered your 7th grader? If not, please do so immediately. Religious Education begins January 11/12, 2015.
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.
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.
Confirmation continued on next page)
CONFIRMATION (cont’d) 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. 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 December Retreat Team Meetings- Meeting dates are November 23, 30, December 7.
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.
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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.
Please consider purchasing your Giving Tree gift cards from the St. Mary’s School Scrip Program.
Thank you for your generosity!
St. Mary’s School News
Elementary Religious Education Grades 1-5
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Honor Roll – First Marking Period November, 2014
Closed Friday
November & December Events
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
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rs. Carol LaSalle is pleased to announce the following students who have made the Honor Roll for the First Marking Period of the 2014-2015 school year: Grade 8 Principal’s List: Jared Andrade, James Bradley, Trixie Castro, Skyler Doherty, Monica McEvoy, Matthew Scherreik, Emma Skelly First Honors: Jeremy Paul Ferias Second Honors: Sarah Almazan, Jeffrey Catt, NicholasDeSenzo, Omar Dominguez, Kathryn Durot, Julia Fleming, Gina Giuffre, Olivia Lubiejewski, L aura Mirabella, Cassandra Ruegg, Mairead V esey Grade 7 Principal’s List: Richael Lamendola, Dominique Scerbak First Honors: Stephen Bradley Second Honors: Jake Barbaccia, Gabriel Gopin, Jeavette Jimenez, Patrick Maher, Sean Riordan, Cathryn Skelly, Owen Stanczak
Special Needs Ministry 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.
Grade 6 Principal’s List: Freya Nair First Honors: Zachary Heske, Catherine Nixon, Vincent Tan, Jenna Tedeschi Second Honors: Alana Beshaw, Matthew Luehs, Ryan Mangra, James Mirabella, B enjamin Musni, Colm Ralph, S avannah Susen, Jack Syslo
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Ministry News Food PantryNews The Food Pantry is busy with a lot of activity these days as we prepare to serve the needs of our families with their preparation for the Thanksgiving Holiday! To all of the individuals, families, groups and corporate donors who support us —we extend to you an ABUNDANT THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY!!
What’s Needed Now—We are in desperate need of Cereals
(all varieties-hot & cold), Parmalat Milk (all varieties), Soy Milk, Cooking Oil, Cake Mixes, Manwhich, Shampoo, Conditioners, Laundry Detergent and Dish Detergent.
HEADS UP:
We are collecting 12 to 14 lb. turkey donations for our families. Donations of turkey’s can be dropped off at the Parish Center during the week. Thank you for helping our families celebrate the tradition of Thanksgiving!
Targeted Drive for Sunday, December 14—[Our target
food drive this month will allow our families to celebrate the joy of Christmas dinner together.] Canned potatoes and vegetables, stuffing mixes, rice, dried beans (all varieties), garbanzo beans, cooking oil, canned crushed tomatoes, pasta, canned tomato sauces and paper towels.
During this Season of Thanksgiving, we wish you and your family 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 of you!
Soup Kitchen Ministry—CALLING ALL FAMILIES! - The
St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen Ministry will be recruiting families to join us on the third Saturday of each month to serve a meal to all those in need during our Soup Kitchen Outreach. What a great opportunity to teach your children, the future leaders of our tomorrow, a handson appreciation and understanding of those less fortunate in the world. Share together with us the experience of giving! All families interested in volunteering for (1) one Saturday out of the year, are encouraged to contact Jacqueline Rose, Outreach Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193, or by email at:
[email protected]
Project LINC—A program of the Aging Services Department
of Catholic Family and Community Services which serves seniors who live in upper Passaic County, taking them to medical and other appointments as needed. Shopping is also available. Call 973.831.6588 for further details. New volunteers are always welcome!
Can you Help?—Church cleaning - purificator cleaning— Your help is needed for these two important ministries. Church cleaning involves 2 hours every three weeks on Wednesday mornings. 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.
Upcoming Knights of Columbus Events— • • • • • • •
December 14—Breakfast with Santa January 24—Beefsteak/Tricky Tray February 8—Valentine Breakfast February 18—Ash Wednesday Fish Fry March 1—Breakfast with the Easter Bunny April 18—Comedy Night May 1—Golf Outing
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].
Daily Readings for the Week
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aily readings can be found on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The website is www.usccb.org. When you get to the homepage click on the Daily Readings calendar on the far right.
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Ministry News (cont’d)
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Become a Greeter!
e’re beginning a new ministry at St, Mary’s - when a visitor or member enters the doors of the church, a Greeter is waiting to provide a warm and genuine word of welcome. Greeters serve on the frontlines of the church’s hospitality ministry and provide a positive first impression for guests and a “glad-to-see-you- again” feeling for regular attendees of St. Mary’s.
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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
Qualifications, skills and gifts— • • • •
People-oriented and friendly. Outgoing and personable. Cheerful and warm; easy to approach. Knowledgeable of locations of various ministries and programs within the church. Join us on Tuesday, November 25, at 7:30 PM in church for a meeting of parishioners to learn more about becoming a Greeter. Please contact Dorothy Limey with any questions or concerns at cdlimey@stmary’s-pompton.org or 973.650.8962.
Christ Caring for People through People Men are often referred to as the king of the castle, ruler of the roost. He is the shepherd of his family. This role can become overwhelming at times, and this king, ruler, shepherd feels the need to stop and sort “life” out. He needs to talk through his issues and release the tensions and anxieties. Men, find the courage to call for a Stephen Minister, who will listen, not judge and support you in a confidential relationship. Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. –Matthew 11:28 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.
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. Two groups are being offered beginning Wednesday, January 7, 2015: First group: 11 AM - 12 PM Second group: 6:30 - 7:45 PM Please call to register for the group that fits best with your busy schedule - 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!
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.
Christ the King
November 23, 2014
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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 6:00 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 6:00 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!
