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Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am - 10:30am - 12:00noon
Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 7:00am & 7:00pm; Sat. 9:00am
Reconciliation: Saturday at 9:30am and 3:00pm
Parish Office hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
School: 908-725-7787 • w w w . s t a n n p a r i s h . c o m
F o l l o w S t . A n n Y o u t h M i n i s t r y o n
PASTOR - Rev. Msgr. M. J. Corona, PA, KCHS
Parochial Vicar - Rev. James E. De Fillipps
Permanent Deacons - J. Pacifico / C. Paulus
Weekend Clergy - Rev. Msgr. James Cafone
Parish Trustees - Martin Carrara / Lori Albanese
Superior / Pastoral Assoc - Sr D. Toscano, MPF
School Principal - Sr. Mary Klersey, MPF
Altar Servers - Rev. James E. De Fillipps
Atlantic City Bus Trip - Marge Corona
Baby Gift Drive - Maddy Swartz
Baptism PREP - Deacon Conrad Paulus
Bereavement - Dorothy Pacifico
Bingo - D. McNulty / J. Szeman / T. Miller
Blood Drive - Theresa Mayewski
Card Connections - Christine Esposito
Columbiettes - Mia Sena
Cub Scouts - Susan Baker
C.Y.M. Basketball - Tom Ellis
Eucharistic Ministers - James Fidacaro
Finance Committee - James Wilson
Food Drive - Carol Rittman
Golden Age - Marge Corona
Holy Name Society - Ken Swartz
Knights of Columbus - John Carlone
Liturgy Prep Committee - Cathy Stevens
Lunch Bunch - Marge Corona
Marriage Prep - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brown
Music Ministry - Carolyn Thomas
Natural Family Planning - Mr. & Mrs. Ken Swartz
Parish Council - James Fidacaro
Parish Nurses - Irene Roglieri
Parish Providers - Mr. & Mrs. Rick Stevens
Parish Visitors - Christine Esposito
Pro Life - Maddy Swartz
R.C.I.A. - Deacon John R. Pacifico
Readers - James Fidacaro
Religious Ed, Director - Sr. Phyllis Vella, M.P.F.
Rosary Altar Society - Laura Sullivan
School Advisory Council - Aldo Martinez
Social Ministry - Christine Esposito
Special Needs Religious Ed. - Mary Wesley
Ushers - David White
Youth Ministry - Rev. James E. De Fillipps
The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Street , Raritan, New Jersey 08869 (908) 725 -1008
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we the Catholic Parish of Saint Ann
embrace all as family and continue Christ’s mission by exemplifying
the love of God and neighbor as stewards of God’s gifts to us .
August 4, 2013 ~ Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
@Conform2Christ Conform2Christ
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN
Monday, August 5, 2013 ~ The Dedication of the Basilica of
St. Mary Major
7am: John & Rose Ritorto & Family
Req. by Daughter, Rosina Marasia & Family
7pm: Giovanna Tarangelo Req. by Family
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 ~ The Transfiguration of the Lord
7am: Lucy Russo Req. by Sister, Marge Corona
7pm: Florence Longo Req. by Maria & Pat Barbieri
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 ~ St. Sixtus II, Pope & St. Cajetan
7am: Janice M. Basilone Kretch Req. by Todd, Michele, Angelina
Basilone & Dave, Cheryl Kondracki, & Donald & Barbara Hill
7pm: Edward & John Chevitsky Req. by Aunt Theresa
Thursday, August 8, 2013 ~ St. Dominic, Priest
7am: Pasquale Suriano Req. by Wife & Children
7pm: Elisabetta Gianni Req. by Agozzina Family
Friday, August 9, 2013 ~ St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross,
Virgin & Martyr
7am: Pasquale Cicalese Req. by Wife, Claire
7pm: Antonio Carra Req. by Wife & Family
Saturday, August 10, 2013 ~ St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr
9am: Domenico Grande Req. by Angela Grande & Children
4pm: Deceased members of Natale & Greco Families
Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Domenico Natale
Sunday, August 11, 2013 ~ 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am: Antonia & Domenico Grande Req. by M/M G. Grande
9am: Vincenzo & Domenica Ruffa Req. by M/M N. Grande
10:30am: Special intention of Immaculata Suriano in honor of
Padre Pio and St. Gregorio
12:00pm: People of the parish
For the week of Aug. 3rd-9th, the Altar Candles will burn
in the memory (honor) of:
Altar Candle 1. Antonio Carra
Req. by Wife & Family
Altar Candle 2. Antonio Carra
Req. by Wife & Family
For the week of Aug. 3rd - 9th, the Sanctuary Lamps will
burn in the memory (honor) of:
Tabernacle: Pasquale Suriano
Req. by Wife & Family
St. Joseph: Antonio Gasparro
Wife, Maria
Blessed Mother: Antonio Gasparro
Daughter, Sabrina Ruffa & Family
SANCTUARY LAMPS
ALTAR CANDLES
ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS
Victoria Andrews
Luzmanda Anthony
Herb Arnold
Gary Atchey
Deborah Bailey
Bernadette Bavoso
Amity Bryson
Joanmarie Carlone
Jaden Chambres
Albert Charles
Kathy Ciociola
Dominic Comandol
Carolyn Curcio
Leonides Dalida
Frank De Fina
Corazon Delacerna
Audrey De Luca
Mary Ann De Maio
Grace Ann Dettra
Lydia Digiuseppantonio
Vincent Facciolo
Linda Farah
Mary & Richard Felice
Patrick Ferrara
Kathleen C. Filardi
Sharon Fisahn
Frank Forte Sr.
Marie Forte
Ann Frezza
Shirley Frodelly
Teresa Galaini
Elizabeth Gecik
Frank Giordano
Margaret Grasso
Bruno Grigoletti
David Groza Jr.
Ruth Gulick
Aurea Higgins
Casey Hnasko
James Holmes
Doris Kelco
Robert Koeckert
Bernadette Laggini
Barbara Langon
Brianna Larson
Marie LoCascio
Carmela Loschiavo
Mary Mangiaracina
Bridget Marshall
Giovanna Martini
Victoria Melitsky
Marilyn Monger
Olga Morella
Anna Moretti
Luke Adams Myers
Ava Rose Navarro
Ann Olivero
Thomas Orecchio
Olga Orlando
Yolanda Polidoro
Frances Peebles
Raymond Peters
John Petsko
Virginia Radonich
Lorraine Raia
Frank Ratkowski
Teresa Riga
Patrick Riley
Adam Romano
Cosette Ruh
John Russo
Dr. Eric Jose Santos
Marianne San Filippo
Josephine Guide Sapp
Mary Sawidzial
Nancy Schiavi
Phyllis Serafin
Raymond Shallanberger
Phyllis Serafin
Cindy Sonnier
David Snedegar
Sean Stein
Matthew Stevens
Frank Sudano
Lucille Sudano
Dolores Talamini
Patricia Teague
Richard Teague
Anna Teresak
Frank Tropiano
Carolyn Trepiccione
Rena Turchi
Allison Valverde
Carol Vetack
Richard Vetack
Vincent Viscariello
Joan Wirzman
Lisa Yoder
Margaret ZanGrando
Joseph Zingariello
Please remember to pray for our sick of our parish
For the week of Aug. 3rd - 9th, the Altar flowers
are given in memory
of
Antonio Gasparro
Requested by Wife & Children
To arrange for flowers to be placed at the altar for a loved one or a
special intention, please call the parish office at 908-725-1008.
Please pray for repose soul of
William D. Irving - July 21, 2013
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light
shine upon him. May the soul of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen
Summer is almost over and school preparations are upon us….but did you remember to send in your registration forms for the 2013-14 (PREP) Religious Education Program yet? Classes are filling and the longer you wait to register, the less likely we can guarantee your first choice for class times. If you are still in need of the Registration Packet, you can visit the parish website: www.stannparish.com to download the necessary forms or obtain the Parent Letter / Packet in the Parish Office. For more information, please contact Sr. Phyllis at 908-725-1008.
Registration for 2013-14 Religious Education Program
Thoughts For The Week
AUGUST 4, 2013 ~ EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
In Great Britain, there is a reality television show
called The Secret Millionaire in which millionaires live
undercover in a deprived area for a week. They volunteer in
the locality and find individuals or projects whom they feel
deserve financial help. On their final day, the millionaires
reveal their true identity to the people they have chosen,
surprising them with gifts of money.
Recently I read a story about a businesswoman named
Dawn Gibbins was invited to film an episode in Bristol,
England. She had made her millions in a flooring business,
and put aside $100,000 to help needy projects. She had no
idea that the experience would transform her life. Dawn
ended up investing close to $500,000. Projects included
Project One25, a charity that helps women step away from
prostitution; Wild Goose Café, which feeds 70,000 homeless
people every year; and the Teenage Parents Project, which
supports young parents. She said afterwards: “Six months ago
if anyone had asked me who inspired me, I would have said Richard
Branson or Bill Gates. You can forget that now. The people who
inspire and amaze me now are the wonderful volunteers who give
their time and their money selflessly to help others make a better
life for themselves.”
The article says that Dawn has now downsized her
business commitments to concentrate on her charitable
foundation. “I decided that I didn’t really want to run a
business any more,” she said. “I wanted to dedicate my life
to supporting charities, to supporting communities, and,
wow, it feels so good.”
Today’s Scripture Lessons warn us that possessions
can assume such importance in life that they become
obsessions, and we forget the place of God in our life. This is
what seems to have happened with the man who addresses
Jesus at the beginning of today’s Gospel Lesson. Jesus is not
against him having wealth, nor is he against justice being
done between the man and his brother. Jesus is
disappointed that after listening to his preaching, the first
concern of this man still remains his share of an inheritance.
To illustrate his point Jesus tells the parable of the rich
fool. When we read the parable, perhaps we ask ourselves,
“What wrong did this man do?” The man did honest work
on his farmland. The land gave a good harvest. The man
decided to build larger storage for the crop so that he could
live the rest of his life in comfort. But he did not know that
the rest of his life would last less than twenty-four hours.
Jesus uses him as an illustration of greed even though he
took nobody’s money. His greed lies in what he did not do.
Instead of sharing his excess he hoarded it. It never occurred
to the rich fool that when his barns could not hold any more,
he could have given some of his wealth away. Notice how
often the man said “I” and “my”. The man is completely
focused on himself. This is exactly the opposite to the way
Jesus taught his disciples to live.
So where do we get our own security and fulfilment?
The voices of our society tell us that financial success is the
yardstick that determines the significance of a person. But in
God’s kingdom the size of the investment portfolio or bank
account is not an acceptable criterion for the evaluation of a
person’s life. Covetousness is an attitude; it is a mindset
glued to excessive profit and privilege. It can infect anyone.
Wealth can have a damning effect on our lives. Greedy
thinking eventually builds bigger barns, bigger houses,
multiple houses.
We are living in a time when materialism has become
the god of mainstream society. Yet millions are excluded and
live below the poverty line even here in the USA. The
natural world, too, suffers when it is just seen as a resource
for human society to devour as quickly as possible. Could
we focus less on accumulating more than we need and focus
more on sharing and working for justice?
Jesus asks his followers to identify what is most
valuable in their lives. Life is to be about honouring God
and all God’s creation, and the human family. Every time
we and our parish recycle, support charities, give time to
mentoring young people, value people who do voluntary
work, then we are living in the spirit of today’s Lessons.
Jesus calls us to ask ourselves today: “What do I value most
in life? And how do I reveal that in the way I live?”
In your charity, pray for the sick and the lonely—visit
them if you can. Also, please remember to pray for all who
have wandered from the faith, and all who have died. May
God always be pleased with us!
Monsignor Michael
ST. ANN BLOOD DRIVE
When: Sunday, August 25th, 2013
Time: 8AM—2PM
Place: St. Ann Church, Raritan
Downstairs in the church meeting room
Snacks on hand & Babysitting too!
Please contact Terry Mayewski at Tmarymay@msn.com
ST. ANN YOUTH MINISTRY– Conform2Christ
Is open to all youth of the parish who are seeking to conform
themselves to Christ!
Visit www.stannparish.com and click on
Youth Group for more information
Please “Like” us on Twitter and Facebook to
view our calendar of events that we have planned.
AUGUST 4, 2013
July 27/28, 2013……………………………………..$8,174.25
Poor Box…………………………………………..….$115.01
Thank you for being as generous as you are able!
SACRAMENTS Baptisms are celebrated each month on the First Sunday at the Noon Mass as well as the second, third, and fourth Sundays at 1:30pm. There will be no baptisms during Lent. Arrangements must be made in advance and new parents are required to take a Baptism Preparation class held on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am with Deacon Conrad in the CMR. Reconciliation Celebrated on Saturdays at 9:30 am and 3 pm Sponsors & Godparents If you are 18 years or older, you must register as an adult and be Confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you are married, your marriage must be recognized by the Church. It takes a minimum of 6 months of attending Mass to be considered eligible for both of these privileges. Marriages The common policy of marriage requires that arrangements be made at least 1 Year before the date of marriage and before any social plans are made. The bride or groom must be a registered parishioner. A Nuptial Mass or Ceremony may be scheduled on a Friday afternoon, Saturday morning or afternoon; or Sunday afternoon Nuptial ceremony . Anointing of the Sick Celebrated with any person who is seriously ill. This sacrament is held periodically. You may request this sacrament at any time, especially in case of emergency.
SPIRITUALITY / FAITH DEVELOPMENT R.C.I.A. We welcome all adults who wish to become members of the Catholic Church as well as baptized Catholics who never received their 1st Communion or Confirmation and are interested in becoming full participants in the Catholic faith to contact Deacon J. Pacifico at the Parish Office at (908) 725-1008. Religious Ed (PREP) Classes are held for children in grades K through 8 on Monday or Thursday evenings at 6:15pm. A Special Needs class is held on Tuesday evening also at 6:15pm. Our program is a volunteer organization. If you wish to be a catechist please call our parish office. Ministry to the Sick Our parish shut-in’s are visited on the first Friday of each month by our Deacons & Religious Sisters. If you know of a parishioner that is seriously ill or hospitalized, please let the parish office know. Novenas are prayed for 9days after each morning and evening Mass. The Novena prayer is not recited at the Saturday Vigil or Sunday Masses but it is included as part of the 9 days.
St. Joseph - March 19 ; St. Rita - May 22
St. Anthony - June 13; St. Maria Goretti - July 6; St. Ann - July 26
PARISH PROGRAMS
Bereavement Group meets every other Friday starting February through April under the direction of Dottie Pacifico. Monthly Food Drive Takes place on the 1st Saturday /Sunday of each month. Baby Gifts Drive Takes place on the 3rd Saturday /Sunday of each month. BINGO takes place every Tuesday and Sunday Youth Ministry Events for our youth take place throughout the year under the direction of Fr. James E. De Fillipps and St. Ann’s Youth Board.
Offertory
Summer Envelopes We sincerely thank our parishioners who mail or deliver your
weekly envelopes to the parish office while you are out-of-town
on vacations this summer. As many of you understand, our
parish expenses and obligations do no take a vacation when you
do, so it is very helpful to be able to rely on your continued
support even when you cannot personally attend Mass here.
Electronic Giving St. Ann’s offers parishioners the opportunity to make Online
Church contributions ! Online contributions are simple, secure,
and automatic. Log onto www.stannparish.com scroll to the
bottom and click on St. Ann Parish Online Donation System.
You will be connected to a secure site where you may enter your
information including how much and on what date per month to
have funds transferred. Thank you for your continued support!
About R.C.I.A.
Perhaps you are not Catholic, but have been thinking about
becoming one? Any adult baptized or not, who wishes to pursue
full initiation in the Catholic Church should consider should
consider exploring R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults welcome all kinds of
people into the Catholic family.
Classes start in September. Please call Deacon John Pacifico at
the Parish Office, 908-725-1008.
Parish Registration New parishioners are always welcome to register by calling or
visiting the parish office. We kindly ask that when you are
moving or make changes to your contact information (i.e. tele-
phone, address change or email) that you please notify the
rectory. This will help us to reduce the amount of return of
mail we receive daily from the post office and keep better con-
tact with you.
BINGO at St. Ann’s
Every Sunday & Tuesday Night all year
St. Ann School (air conditioned) cafeteria
Sunday’s doors open at 5:30pm - Games start at 7pm
Tuesday’s doors open at 6pm - games start at 7:30pm
Hot Food, desserts, coffee, & tea available
Proceeds from Bingo support School Programs.
Bingo will be cancelled if less than 40 players.
Must be at least 21 years of age to play
AUGUST 4, 2013
THE WEEK A HEA D Sunday, August 4, 2013
Sunday Mass: 7:30 am. • 9 am. • 10:30 am. • 12 pm.
Food Drive
5:30pm: Bingo - First game called at 7pm
Monday, August 5, 2013
Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm
6:00pm: Bingo - First game called at 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm
9am: Atlantic City
Friday, August 9, 2013
Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm
Saturday, August 10, 2013
9am: morning Mass
9:30am & 3pm: Confessions
10am: Baptism Prep Class (cmr)
4pm: Sunday Vigil
St. Ann School would like to extend heartfelt thank you to the
families below for their generous support & donations:
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Starpoli for their contribution of the
Pre-K Bookshelves and Storage Units in the memory of
Joseph & Lena Starpoli & Antonio Gasparro
Mr. & Mrs. George Harlan for their contribution of the
Benq projector to our Math curriculum.
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pick & son, Lucas for their
contribution towards the accessories that accompany
the Benq projector.
Thank you for all that you do for our school and most of all
our children. God Bless you always.
Our school & church can always use monetary donations due
to tight budgets; anyone wishing to make a donation in memory
of a special someone or just out of generosity may contact
the parish office.
Thank you from St. Ann School
Let Us Remember.... In our prayers, the men and
women serving in our Nation’s Armed Forces.
Major Michael A. De Cicco, U.S. Army
LCpl. William A. De Santis, U.S. Marine Corps.
Victor Dulay, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps
Sgt. John J. Houser III, U.S. Marine Corps
PFC. Matthew John U.S. Marine Corps
CW4 Michael Lopez, Jr.
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Morella, U.S. Marine Corps
Major Michael Morella, U.S. Army
Sgt. Dan Neville, U.S. Marine Corps
PFC Daniel J. Salvo, U.S. Marine Corps
Corp. Jonathan Schultes, US Marine Corps
Major. Louis P. Simon, U.S. Marine Corps
PFC Jerome C. Sunga, US Army
Jack Vara, U.S. Marine Corps
LTJG Robert Wilson, U.S. Navy
May God bless them & keep them safe. Pray for the souls of
those who have given their lives in service to our country.
Our next bus trip to A.C. will take place on
August 8th at 9am in front of the church
Any one interested in attending should contact Marge Corona
at 908-725-1198 for more details.
ST. ANN ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP
Dear Friends of Saint Ann School,
We are currently looking for
volunteers to help in school in some specific areas.
The school office is in need of devoted volunteers to
answer the phone, make copies, and do odd office jobs from
11:00am until 1:00pm every school day, Monday through Friday.
Please call the school office and speak with Kelly for more details
and to set up an interview with Sr. Mary, the school principal.
(908) 725-7787.
We also need of dependable cafeteria volunteers to help
serve food to our children. This is another 11:00am to 1:00pm
position. For details on this volunteer opportunity, please contact
Donna at the parish office. (908) 725-1008.
There is a paid After School Care position available.
The hours are from 2:00pm until 6:00pm every school day and
from noon to 6:00pm on half days. Contact the school office for
more details.
These opportunities are wonderful venues for offering
Christian witness. They also keep you close to children. It is
very obvious to me that our students serve us as much as we serve
them. In their youthful innocence and exuberance for life, they
lift our spirits and give us a reason to have hope for the future of
our world and our Church.
I am reminded of my own mother as I write this letter.
She worked all her life and yet in her retirement sincerely desired
to give back to the Church. She would speak about feeling lonely
and like no one needed her anymore. Through prayer, she found
that retirement put into place a new call from God to serve Him in
a unique way. She volunteers at the TOUCH office in her
community and thus calls and drives shut-ins regularly. She
teaches PREP for her parish and she stops by the Church Office
every day to offer her services as needed. These activities serve
the people of God and do not tax her small fixed income. Now
she happily proclaims, “God has given me a reason to get up in
the morning.”
I do not want to give the impression that volunteering is
restricted to the retired. We welcome anyone capable and willing
to serve. Protocols and volunteer requirements will be discussed
when you call.
Thank you for considering this stewardship opportunity
and for your continued support of our school.
God bless you, Sr. Mary Klersey, MPF - St. Ann School,
Principal
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary - Aug. 15th
Please remember The Assumption of Mary is a holy day of
obligation. Mass will be said beginning with a Vigil Mass on
Wednesday, Aug.14 at 7pm &
Thursday, August 15 at 7am, 9am, or 7pm
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