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March 1, 2015
Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374
www.stmarys-pompton.org
Lenten Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM, 12:00 Noon (Church)
Reconciliation—7:00 - 8:30 PM Monday (Church)SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)
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)
Welcome! On this second Sunday in Lent, your presence is a blessing. Let us be attentive as we listen to the Word of God.
The following women are participating in our Women’s Cornerstone Retreat next weekend. Please remember them in your prayers!
Lorraine BigosGail BoykewichDoreen CevascoLee Ann DevineJane EganAlison ErlerBernadette Fivehouse
Melanie Fraites Debbie JordanMary Ann KranerYvonne KurzynaJoanne LoganLeslie LorahTheresa Lummer
Phyllis Lynch Coleen MillerIda PerezPatricia PilaarFrancesca QuinnDenise RamiccioColleen Remy
Belinda Rojas Donna SchuckLynn SoderCaroline Sturm-ReganatoHeather TillProvidence TorresMichele Zaragoza
All are invited to join us for the closing Liturgy of Women’s Cornerstone
on Saturday, March 7, at 8:15 PM in church!
Retreatants
Team Members
Chrissy MistrettaAlicia Perez-FrederickSusan ReillyHeather SchnaarsMarilyn ToohillLisa Wolak
Vanessa BoykewichMarilyn GaesserSheri GiacominiAda Gonzalez-DelgadoRisa HoagMary Rose Hoffmann
Noelle HoughtonEva KaestnerAntonette LiontiDania MacchiorolaLuci MasherelliMadeleine McGowan
TABLE OF CONTENTSA Christian Passover ................................7Adult Faith Formation - Bible Study .....5A 4-Week Lenten Mission ........................5Baptisms ....................................................3Bilingual Mass ..........................................5Bread and Wine ........................................3Catholic Charities ..................................10Come & See Evening with Friars .........10Contact Us .................................................2Cornerstone - Men’s ................................9Cornerstone - Women’s .................. CoverDaily Readings for the Week ...................7
Deceased Names .......................................3 Elementary Religious Education ............7Eucharistic Celebrations .........................3EMHC Training Session ..........................3Faith Direct ...............................................7K of C Comedy Night ..............................8Lenten Schedule 2015 ..............................9Military Personnel Names .......................3Ministry News ...........................................8Northern Italy Trip ..................................7Parish Mission ..........................................9
TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’ Parish 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442Telephone: 973.835.0374—FAX: 973.835.8173Web SiTe: www.stmarys-pompton.orge-mail: [email protected]
PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey ................973.835.0374x145 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . .973.835.0374x285 [email protected] CAREGIVING Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] STephen miniSTry Journey WiTh CanCer miniSTry miliTary ouTreaCh-hero’S Care DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected]
MON—March 2Parish Mission 12:30 PM Downey HallMedical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterStations of the Cross 7:00 PM ChurchIndividual Reconciliation 7:00 PM ChurchELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterParish Mission 7:30 PM Downey Hall
TUES—March 3 Parish Mission 12:30 PM Downey HallCentering Prayer 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterParish Mission 7:30 PM Downey Hall
DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE
Weekly Calendar
Pathways Counseling Center ..................9Prayer Requests ..................................................3Spanish Lent Workshop ..........................5Special Needs Ministry ............................7Stephen Ministry ....................................10St. Mary’s School News .......................................7The Parish Store .......................................9The Pastor’s Desk.....................................4Weekly Calendar ......................................2Youth Ministry ............................................6Youth Ministry Job Opening .....................4
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ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 [email protected] & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Jacqueline M. Rose, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x193 [email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY -
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 - Joe Domko . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] youTh adminiSTraTive aSST. - Debbie Borroto . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x138 [email protected]
DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE (cont’d)WED—March 4Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale CenterParish Mission 12:30 PM Downey HallParish Mission 7:30 PM Downey HallELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center
THURS—March 5Scripture Study - Genesis 8:00 AM Carnevale CenterScripture Study - Genesis 7:00 PM Catherine Spina HallCircle of Friendship 7:30 PM Van Vooren Room
SUN—March 8Blood Pressure Screening 9:30 AM Carnevale Center
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Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)
MONDAY March 2 7:30 AM † Barbara Gordon, Ellen Mhusk † NellieRafferty(50th Ann.)12:00 Noon L Mike Ciser, Colleen Haerle
TUESDAY March 37:30AM † SylviaVegas12:00 Noon † John Sakac, Jr.
WEDNESDAY March 47:30AM † RussPagano(6th Ann.) 12:00 Noon † BeaKurylchek
THURSDAY March5 7:30 AM InThanksgivng 12:00 Noon † Jim Mc Michael
FRIDAY March6 7:30 AM † HenrySchaffer12:00 Noon Special Intention SATURDAY March 79:00 AM(PLS) Special Intention
C-Celebrant—H-Homilist
SATURDAY March 75:00PM † JamesGoerl,JoanBrillante C/H-Fr.Joe L RaymondMurphy,VictorioR.Tolentino,Jr. † ErnestoAntolin,HarrydeBeus † LucyArena
7:00 PM † Lucille Marshall C/H-Fr. Joe
SUNDAY March 87:30AM † George&CatherineConroy C/H-Fr. Frank † PatriciaSetterfield,LucilleMarshall † BarbaraGordon,JamesHofstetter
9:00 AM † Grace Ann Munro, C/H-Fr.Frank † AlbertaGentileC/H-Fr. Gonzalo † Michael John McFalls, BilingualMass † AnnKutsup
9:00 AM NoSpanishLiturgy-bilingualmassinchurch Spanish Mass
10:30 AM † RobertDiCarlo (Interpretedforthe † JosephYerkes,Sr.(12thAnn.) hearingImpaired) L IntentionsofLesterKurylo C/H-Fr. Richard † Elizabeth“Betty”Henesey
10:30AM ForthePeopleoftheParish DowneyHallFamilyLiturgyC/H-Fr. Joe
12:00 Noon † MelissaGalloConti C/H-Fr.Gonzalo † AndrewCannizzar,NinettaRucco
5:00PM † Dr.ZbigniewSharnagiel C/H-Fr. Richard
“...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, Joan Caldaro, Michael James Soojian, Alan, Bonnie Reilly, Patricia Martinelli, Cathy Eich & Fam-ily, Margo Hanrahan, Joan Duffy, Arianne Cairns, Roderick Livelli, Jane Rissland, Jeff Louisot, Cecila Basile, Tanya Martin, Alicia White, Gary Yekel, Louis Mulligan, Marianne Kessler, Mike Ciser, John Ridge, Jr., Rich Kuszony, Ralph Pace, Joseph Morlaro, Frank Sorgi, Fr. Bill Scully, OFM, Janet Inserra, Dianne Vigorito, Joan Moran, Pam H., Greg, Lily Claire Nagele, Brian & Mary, Jimmy Soder, Jude, Sherry, Michael Burke, Rosemary, Julie Duderich, Danny S., Connie Ieraci
To everything there is a season and...
“...a time to serve...”Marine Christopher J. Leone, Afghanistan
Jonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., IraqCPT Brendan O’Brien, US Army — Spec. James Lennon, Iraq
James Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA — SO Andrew Charman, USNStaff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq — PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq
1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, AfghanistanSean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy
Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US MarinePFC 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, TXCPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq
PO2 Ryan Cleary, US Navy, Newport News, VAPFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South CarolinaKristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas
CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VAJoseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan
SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanCorp. 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, AfghanistanLCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan
SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, AfghanistanSPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan
SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CA— SO David Welsh, US NavySGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA
Cpl Michael C. Yodice, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CACpl Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Camp LeJeune, NC
LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, OkinawaSPC Tiffany Thumann, Army Military Police, New York
LCpl Thomas Stapleton, US Marines, AfghanistanHM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina
LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, ArizonaMajor Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point
2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PALCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, Japan
“...a time to be born...” Dominic Rowe
“...a time to die...”Bert Edzenga, John Sakac, Jr.
New EMHC Training Session
Are you interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister? Join Fr. Richard in church, Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 PM.
Anyone wishing a refresher course is also welcome.The Bread and Wine this week have been donated
in loving memory of Cecelia Tarsitano from her family.
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The PasTor’s Desk
Dear Friends,May the Lord give you peace!
(The Pastor’s Desk is continued next column)
Pace e Bene,
Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, PastorFr. Frank can be reached at [email protected]
We are certainly well into the Season of Lent and hopefully by now you have made your Lenten resolutions. In case you haven’t, or if you are looking for something additional, I have some ideas for you. You may remember these from last year, they are worth repeating. So throughout the season I will print the suggestions for the upcoming week in my Pastor’s Desk. Here are the suggestions for March 1 through March 7. Sunday: Do something fun and special with your family at home. Monday: Offer help to people in need all day. Tuesday: Smile at everyone and anyone all the time. Wednesday: Bring home something special for everyone. Thursday: Pick up trash wherever you go. Friday: Pray for your family, the church and friends. Saturday: Give away things and clothes that you do not need. These are terrific and simple ways to deepen your relationships with the people around you and ultimately with God, and that’s what Lent is all about!
The gospel for this Second Sunday of Lent is the story of the Transfiguration. This is the great story of Jesus taking Peter, James and John to the top of the mountain to pray. During that time, he is transfigured before them and they see Jesus in all his glory as the Son of God.
The story of the Transfiguration that we hear today is the story of a passage. It is the story of the passage of Jesus from the ordinary to the glorified. It is the story of the passage of Peter. It is the story of the passage of you and me. Peter wants to freeze the perfect moment. He wants to erect those booths so that the perfect moment he experienced along with the others will never go away. Sisters and brothers, how often have we tried to freeze those perfect moments? Haven’t you wished that a perfect evening could last forever? Don’t you wish that youth could last forever? Don’t you wish that the promise of new love could last forever?
None of those things last forever. Not in their original forms, anyway. No, sisters and brothers, we must experience the passages of life. We must revise our dreams. We must let go of what is no longer good for us. We must move on when the time comes. We can’t freeze the perfect moments. We have to allow ourselves to go through the passages of life. We have to allow ourselves to be transformed, and sooner or later we realize that there will be many perfect evenings, that age has many advantages over youth and that the promise of new love may just turn out to be an eternity of love.The Transfiguration is Jesus in glory. We read this story as people who believe in the Resurrection. We know how the passage is going to be for Jesus. We know the tragedy of death and the triumph of the Resurrection. We know that Jesus’ passage is ultimately successful and glorious. We can’t say the same thing about our own passages. We don’t know how they will turn out. All we know is that we must allow them to happen. We must welcome the ups and downs in our lives. We must accept the challenges and work at the solutions. By doing this, sisters and brothers, I truly believe that we will be
transfigured and ultimately glorified. By allowing yourself to be transfigured you will ultimately rest comfortably with the people who love and understand you - and you will discover once again how much God loves you.
Don’t forget about this year’s Parish Mission; it starts tomorrow (Monday)! Fr. Joe will present Exploring the Fifth Gospel, a reflection on his time in the Holy Land. There are many other great spiritually enriching programs being offered during Lent. Check the rest of the bulletin for all the details.
Please don’t forget about Operation Starfish! Operation Starfish is a great program that the whole family can participate in. Teach your children about fasting, almsgiving and prayer and encourage them to offer some loose change at the end of the week. Last year the parish raised $6,176. Wouldn’t it be great if we could raise $10,000 this year for our Outreach Ministries? That would make an incredible difference to the many people we help all year long. Thank you for your commitment to the needy and for your generosity to Operation Starfish!
Finally, I am happy to tell you that we will celebrate a bi-lingual mass on Sunday, March 8, at 9 AM in church. The Spanish speaking and English speaking communities will come together to celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Lent and give thanks to God for our unity as one, diverse St. Mary’s community. Please join us!Thanks for a great week and best wishes for a great one to come!
There is a job opening at St. Mary’s! Since Anne Silversey moved into the position of Assistant to the Pastor, we are
now looking for a Director of Youth Ministry. Maybe you’re interested or maybe you know someone who is interested. Here are the details:Director of Youth Ministry. A full-time, pastoral staff position as Director of Youth Ministry is open at St. Mary’s Church, a Catholic-Franciscan Community in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Youth Ministry at St. Mary’s includes grade 6 through 12. The ideal candidate will be rooted in their Catholic faith and possess a progressive, modern mindset toward youth and their families. This position is integral to the life of the entire parish community and requires high, positive energy, leadership, managerial and supervision skills, collaboration with the entire pastoral staff and an ability to inspire confidence in our youth and their families. This position reports directly to the pastor. A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of youth ministry experience or 5 years of pastoral ministry experience or non-profit management is required. Please send resumes to the Search Committee at [email protected].
Director of Youth Ministry Job Opening!
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Adult Faith FormationBible Study
The Book of Genesis - Presenter: Fr. JoeGenesis, the first book of the Bible, opens with the Hebrew word bereshit, which means “in the beginning.” In this book we find the very basic principles of our faith and our beliefs.
We will study Genesis on Mondays during Lent:March 9, 16 and 23. Two classes: 8:00 - 9:30 AM in CC 203 & 2047:00 - 8:30 PM in Catherine Spina Hall
The Joy of the Gospel - Presenter: Fr. JoeJoy of the Gospel is Pope Francis’ first apostolic exhortation: “The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ, joy is constantly born anew. In this Exhortation, I wish to encourage the faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.”
Come, let us read, study and pray how we can become better evangelizers of the gospel. Two classes on Thursdays: March 5, 12 and 19 -8:00 - 9:30 AM in CC 203 and 204 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Catherine Spina Hall
ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE: A LENTEN ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION4-WEEK STUDY PROGRAM
AN INTRODUCTION TO:
• GMO’S IMPACT - What’s in your Food?• CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT• MOVE TO ACTION – What we can do.
TUESDAYS, MARCH 10, 17, 24 and 31, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMCARNEVALE CENTER Room 203/204
Register by Monday, March 9 - limited seating.
TO REGISTER, please email: CAMILLE at: [email protected] or MIKE at: [email protected]
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman
Bi-Lingual Mass!We will celebrate a bilingual liturgy on Sunday, March 8,
at 9 AM in church. Our Spanish-speaking and English-speaking communities will come together to celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Lent and give thanks to God for our unity as one, diverse St. Mary’s community. Please join us!
Taller de Reflexión – Spanish Lent Workshop
Tema: Monseñor Oscar Romero, “CUARESMA, RENOVACIÓN DE NUESTRA ALIANZA CON DIOS”
El domingo 15 de marzo de 2015 Eucaristía: 9:00 AM Centro Carnevale
Desayuno simple y taller en el sótano de la Iglesia de Santa María[Saint Mary’s Church17 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes]
Con por el Padre Raimundo RiveraDirector del Ministerio Migrante de la
Diócesis de Paterson
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Contacts: 973.835.5594
High School Youth Minister: Joe Domko ext. 117 [email protected]
Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected]
Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected]
To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748
INSTAGRAM: stmarysym
Movie Night—All High School students are welcome to attend! We meet in the basement of the Youth Center from 7:00 - 9:30 PM every Wednesday. Chaperones are ALWAYS needed and welcome!
MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDFor more information visit the YM HOPE webpage.
HOPE Meeting—Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 PM, Youth Center.
Youth Mass—This Sunday, March 1, 5:00 PM; this mass will feature the awesome musical talents of Straight and Narrow.
CONFIRMATION
Youth Mass Band and Choir—Practice every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Contact Joe for more information.
• The Soup Kitchen needs help distributing pans to parishioners after masses. Attending the mass and distributing the pans will count as one hour of service. Call Pat Pilaar at 973.839.2896.
Call Jacqueline Rose at 973.835.0374, ext 193 for more informa-tion and to register.
Confirmation continued on next page)
All Confirmation candidates are required to attend 1 Youth Mass and 2 other liturgical services for their Formation Journal. What’s coming up?• March 1 - Youth Mass 5 PM, this Sunday• April 5 - Youth Mass 5 PM Sunday• April 2 - Holy Thursday Solemn Liturgy• April 3 - Women of Jerusalem - Stations of the Cross - Good Friday Solemn Liturgy• April 4 - Easter Vigil
• Help at St. Mary’s Food Pantry on the 3rd and 4th Wednesday and Saturday of each month.
CONFIRMATION (cont’d)Phase 2 Confirmation Interviews will be held on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 22, from 9 - 4 in the Youth Center. All Phase 2 candidates must attend an interview. Come to whichever date/time is convenient to you - NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED.
Confirmation Status Letters were mailed to all Confirmation Phase 2 candidates the end of January advising your Confirmation requirements status. Check your letter and contact Pat Newton if you have any questions or concerns.
Peer Ministry Evening— After Youth Mass this Sunday, March 1, we invite all Peer Ministers to join us in the Carnevale Center for a relaxing hour [6-7:30 PM], followed by pizza and drinks.
HIGH SCHOOL
March 14 Sandwich Making/March 15 Bridges Run—Our Bridges Run is full, but there are still opportunities to sign up for our sandwich making the night before so please register online!
Stations of the Cross—We are looking ahead through the season of Lent to Good Friday [April 3] and our annual presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Any High School student who is interested in participating in this powerful experience is welcome to contact Joe. Rehearsal dates and times will be determined at a later date.
Summer Service-Trips Parents Meeting—It may not seem like it, but summer is right around the corner and our calendars are filling up quickly. Join us in Downey Hall (in the Carnevale Center) on Wednesday, March 11, at 6 PM as we present our upcoming service trips for summer 2015. Parent(s) must attend with their students!
HOPE
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.
Incoming 8th Grade [in 8th gr. Sept. 2015] Registration Opens: Monday, March 2, at 6:00 AM Weekly Options: • Week 1 - June 29 - July 2 (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM) • Week 2 - July 6 - July 9 (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM)• Week 3 - July 13 – July 16 (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM). • All classes in the Carnevale Center.To register go: www.stmarys-pompton.org online registration quick link
Qualifications to Register:• April 26 - Makeup assignments MUST be completed and submitted.• April 6 - Online Liturgy formation forms MUST be submitted.
[attend 1 youth Mass and 2 Special Liturgies, see website for dates] • Outstanding religious education fees from previous year MUST be
complete.
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Carol La Salle, Principal
Special Needs Ministry
Plan on traveling to Northern Italy with St. Mary’s. As a highlight, attend the “Passion Play of Sordevolo,”
a re-enactment of the “Passion of Christ”.
Travel dates August 6-14, 2015.Contact Betty Houston, Cardinal Tours, 973.835.0177
Save the Date!Trip to Northern Italy
Faith Direct
Pace e Bene,
ATTENTION! 4TH Grade CCD ParentsOur CCD Program for children who will be entering 5th Grade in September, 2015 is a one-week Peace Camp this coming summer plus 2 workshops during the year.Peace Camp is a Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM experience in Catholic Christian Living centered around the Prayer of St. Francis. Through games, activities and prayer using Franciscan Saints as models, the children learn conflict resolution skills, communication techniques and how to be peacemakers..
For 20 years, the camp has been directed by Mr. Vincent McMahon.Camp dates this summer are as follows:
June 29 – July 3 July 20 – July 24 July 6 –July 10 Aug. 10 –Aug. 14July 13 –July 17
Registration opens Monday, March 2. Camps are filled on a “first-come first-served” basis. Adult volunteers are needed to facilitate at the Camps. For more details or to volunteer, check our website or call the Religious Ed. Office 973.835.7750.
A special needs mass featuring the Walkin' By Faith Band [Judy Deak and the gang] will be held on March 8, at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church (630 Valley Road, Wayne). All are welcome!
Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31First Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
First Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
The Eighth Grade class entered the Law Adventure Competition sponsored by the New Jersey Bar Foundation. This is a Mock Trial Competition. Mock Trial immerses students in the law by allowing them to portray traditional
courtroom roles. To enter the competition, our students, under the direction of Mrs. Cedrone, were required to write and submit an original case based on school and/or community-based sports team liability as a civil case. The students chose the sports theme and wrote a case entitled The Case of the Flying Bat, Battington vs. Nimble. The case was written after much research and with the advice of several attorneys. Our students are awaiting the results of the competition, which will be released in late March.
Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes! Join us in giving up envelopes this Lenten season!Sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: NJ23, or mail an enrollment form available in the parish office.
At 7:00 PM on the Monday of Holy Week [March 30], St. Mary’s will
offer a Seder Supper at MaCk’s Restaurant. The Seder, or Passover, is one of the oldest festivals in the world. We will celebrate this lamb dinner with readings and rituals that come from the same traditions as Jesus celebrated at the Last Supper. The cost is $40 and there are 60 places. Reservations can be made at the Parish Office on a first-come, first-served basis.
A CHRISTIAN PASSOVER
Daily Readings for the Week
Elementary Religious Education Grades 1-5
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday
St. Mary’s School News
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Targeted Drive—Saturday/Sunday, March 7/8Pasta, Ramen Noodles, Rice & Pasta Sides, Garbanzo Beans, Cold Cereals [all varieties], Crackers [all varieties],
Manwhich, Shampoo, Conditioners and Laundry Detergent.
Ministry News
Soup Kitchen Ministry—CALLING ALL FAMILIES! - Please join us on the third Saturday of each month to serve a meal to all those in need during our Soup Kitchen Outreach to Sacred Heart Church in Jersey City. Volunteer slots are available for Saturday, March 21 - reserve your space soon!This is a great opportunity to teach your children a hands-on 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]
What’s Needed Now—Soy & Parmalat Shelf Milk [Regular & 2%], Vegetable Oil [24ozs], Pudding Cups [Regular],
Apple & Cranberry Juice [64ozs], Boost, Ensure & Glucerna [for our members with special health challenges].
Food Pantry News
Free Blood Pressure Screening—Offered by St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Ministry this Sunday, March 8, 9:30 AM - 12:00 noon in the Carnevale Center. Questions? Please call Rita Kelly at 973.696.5960.
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 Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center, Room 205. For more information, please contact Donna Andelora at [email protected] or 973.713.9962.
OPPORTUNITIES to Support TWO Ministries with ONE Donation—Donations designated as a Food Pantry Donation, can be utilized to purchase Supermarket Gift Cards through the SCRIP Program at St. Mary’s School. These donations benefit both the Food Pantry AND St. Mary’s School. Supermarket Gift Cards are used at the food pantry throughout the year to restock our pantry shelves. Please make your check payable to St. Mary’s Parish and note “SCRIP/FP-Gift Card Donation” in the memo section of your check.
St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry is comprised of our Food Pantry Ministry, Soup Kitchen Ministry, Health & Wellness Ministry and is involved in the ministry of Pathways Counseling Service. All of these ministries serve members of our parish community, as well as individuals and families in our local communities - people in all walks of life, from all denominations and all races.
Donations to the St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry are eligible for Matching Gift Programs through many employers. These programs match donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. When considering a donation to the St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry, why not explore the possibility of your employer participating in the Matching Gift Program. For more information or questions about this process, please contact our Outreach Director, Jacqueline Rose, by email at [email protected] or call 973.835.0374 ext. 193 or Outreach Cell at 973.513.3325.
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!
DAIRY DONORS NEEDED—We are grateful to those who have been able to participate as a “Dairy Donor.” Our monthly goal is $1500.00 and thus far for the month of February, we have generously received donations totaling $870.00. “Dairy Donors” allow us to continue to provide nutritious dairy products to our food pantry members. If you would like to share in this vital cause, please make your contribution payable to: St. Mary’s Church and note in the memo section of the check: Food Pantry Dairy Donor!’
Our thanks to all of you for your continued prayers and support of the St. Mary’s Food Pantry Ministry. We thank you for the many generous grocery donations, supermarket gift card donations, and monetary donation. Our Food Pantry Ministry is truly blessed thanks to all the wonderful people of our Parish Community.
St. Mary’s Food Pantry Community Garden Information Meeting will be held in the spring! Watch the bulletin for further details.
K of C Comedy Night for the Wounded Warrior ProjectWhen: Saturday, April 18, Doors Open: 6:30 PM - Showtime: 8:30 PMWhere: Carnevale CenterAdmission: $35 [includes Buffet Style Dinner, Coffee, Tea, Dessert, Wine, Beer, Soda]For tickets or more info contact: Ray Grimes at 973.835.4487Tickets may also be purchased at: www.kofc3801.org
St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes—Join us for a trip to The Brownstone, Tuesday, March 17, 11 AM - 3 PM, for the show “Happy St. Patricks’s Day.” Music by GB’s, Irish Tenor, Dinner. Cost: $45 [members $42]. Call Madeline Morse, 973.835.3344 or Jo Usinowicz, 973.616.0980.
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Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Parish Store
Visit The Parish Store for reading materials and prayer books to enhance the Lenten season.
PATHWAYS DINNER DANCE 2015
Pathways Counseling Center is happy to be sponsoring an “old Country Style” Fish n’
Chips Dinner Dance catered by the famous Thistle Restaurant and Catering Company on Saturday, March 21, from 6:30 to 10:30 PM at the Carnevale Center.Tickets are still only $30.00 and include a FRESH Fish n’ Chips dinner [complete with cole slaw, chips, soft drinks, coffee, tea and desserts]. (Optional Chicken dinner is available on advance orders only.) Entertainment will be provided by THE FOUR MAN TRIO, a 50’s–60’s BAND – (some band members were formerly with “In Harmony”). For tickets or more information, please call Pathways at 973.835.6337.
LENTEN SCHEDULE 2015Lenten Weekday Mass Schedule: 7:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
All Mondays of Lent: Stations of the Cross - 7:00 PMIndividual Reconciliation - 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Parish Mission - Exploring the Fifth GospelPresented by Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM, in Downey Hall
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday[March2,3,4], 12:30 PM (after noon mass) and 7:30 PM
The Holy Land is often referred to as the Fifth Gospel, for to walk where Jesus walked, to be where He taught and performed miracles adds a new dimension to the written Word of God; Fr. Joe will share his experience of the Fifth Gospel.
Communal Reconciliation ServicesSaturday,March14 - 11:30 AMWednesday,March25 - 7:30 PM
“Lent in my Pocket” - A pocket treasury of prayers for Lent will be available for your Lenten reflections and meditations.
Easter Flower Envelopes and Novena Cards—Avail- able on church windowsills.
Men’s Cornerstone Reunion
If you answered yes to any of these questions,Come hear
Fr. Michael Carnevale & Fr. Larry Andersonat St. Mary’s Men’s Cornerstone Reunion
Saturday, March 14
For more info/to register,visit bit.ly/StMarysMCS
or call Jack Fritzky 973.876.1747Keith Orotosky 973.476.4398
Areyoulookingtoreneworjumpstartyoursense ofbelongingtothecommunity?
HaveyoubeenawayfromtheChurch&wanttoreconnect,meet&interactwithothermeninfaith?
Or,perhapsyouneedsomepersonalreflectiontime?
The Cornerstone Reunion will be a one-day event. It is open to all men who have attended a Cornerstone in the past as well as men (age 21 and above) who would like an opportunity to reflect, renew, and strengthen their faith while meeting other men in our Christian community.
“Come Home to the Father”
Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337
Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical DirectorOffice Phone: 908.277.2383Peg Buczek, Administrative ManagerEmail: [email protected] V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice PresidentPathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688
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For you or someone you know, contact: Beverly Delleart Stephen Ministry Certified Spiritual Director Journey with Cancer MinistryDirector of Christian CaregivingMilitary Outreach-HEROES CARE973.835.0374, Ext. [email protected]
Your inquiry will always be attended to and handled confidentially. This ministry is provided on a no-fee basis for our community.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ~Matthew 11:28
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Stephen Ministers help people who feel broken to feel whole again through Christ’s love and healing. Men caring for men; women caring for women. Always confidential, loyal and trustworthy.
Journey from darkness to light; from despair to hope; from sadness to joy.
Journey with a Stephen Minister!
Come and See Evening with the Friars in New Jersey
The Franciscan Friars at St. Mary’s Church/Friary in Pompton Lakes, will be hosting an open-house evening for
men interested in the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province on Saturday, April 11. Visitors will share meals, conversations, pray and celebrate the Eucharist with the friars to get an “immersion style” taste of Franciscan life. Participants will also learn about the ministries of our friars and our lay brothers and sisters. Is God calling YOU?
To register, contact vocation directors: Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM at 973.835.0374, ext 702, or [email protected] or Br. Basil Valente, OFM, at 1.800.677.7788 or [email protected].