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April 28, 2013
Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374
www.stmarys-pompton.org
MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church)SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)
SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 9:00 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)
Easter Season Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)
Kristin AkinRick AlvesJohn AndoSabrina AraulloCaitlin BadoJustin BarattaAlissa BarthelemyKevin BehnkeMichael BellaviaHeather BerardiAlyssa BorrotoPatrick BowlingCameron BradleyColleen BringardChristian BroganAndrew BuzzelliCraig CalderoneCorey CalendrilloBrendan CartiNicholas ColelloHannah ComiaMichele CorreggioJames CotterPatrick DeMarinisAdam DentingerJustin DiglioArielle DiPasquale
Amanda EganAmy FlahiveErika FlemingKyle FlynnColin FosterBrandon FredericksonRachel GhirardiAmanda GriglackBrooke HealyNicholas HittingerKacy HuntzingerClaudia JablonskiSean KesenheimerJoseph LewickiCatherine LongoJoseph LopezJacqueline LoweMatthew MackinLisetta MasonNicholas McCarthyRyan MontanezEmily NappiDamian PasciakSamantha PetersonChelsea PhillipMichael Picinich
Thomas PolidoreMcKenna PolsCora RamadanDaniel RamirezMeghan ReynoldsSamantha RhinesmithKacie RodriguezLeticia RodriguezSamantha RoseCourtney RossKelly RossTyler RoyceJoshua SandersonPaolo ScrofaniRyan ShaferChristopher ShawCarly SopuchJenna SpeckMichael ThumannWilliam TurpanJacob VelikyElizabeth VenturaAndrew VoightBrielle WalshAnthony XochipaJohn Yost
St. Mary’s Parish rejoices with these young people and their families as they are confirmed on Friday, May 3, and
celebrate the gifts of the Holy Spirit! Please keep these candidates and their families in your prayers.
Welcome! The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. (Psalm 23:1, NLT). Help me trust you, God, and be
content and at peace. Amen.
TABLE OF CONTENTSAdoration/Rosary .....................................2Baptisms ....................................................3Previously Baptized..................................3Centering Prayer - Taste of Silence ........5Cinco de Mayo Celebration .....................4Community News .....................................9Confirmation ............................................7Confirmation Names ....................... CoverContact Us .................................................2Daily Readings for the Week .................10Deceased Names .......................................3Elementary Religious Education ............7Eucharistic Celebrations .........................3First Eucharist ..........................................7
G.I.F.T. Retreat Day .................................5Faith Direct ...............................................2High School ...............................................6K of C Ricci Golf Outing .........................8Lectio Divina .............................................2Loss/Transition Prayer Service ...............4Married Life as Holy Life Reflection .....5Memorial Garden Pavers ........................4Middle School ...........................................6Middle School Religious Education ........6Military Personnel Names .......................3Ministry News ...........................................8 Food Pantry .........................................8Parish Library Thank You ......................8
TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’s 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] PAROCHIAL VICARS Fr. Larry Anderson, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x112 [email protected] Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-374x710 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Steve Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-879-3102 [email protected] DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected] 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] CHURCH ACCOMPANIST - John Herbert . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x 192 j [email protected] MINISTRY - Joanne Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 [email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] SOCIAL JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] 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 - John Darcey . . . . . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] Youth Administrative Asst. - Debbie Borroto . . . . . 973.835.5594x138 [email protected].
MON—April 29Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 AM Prayer RoomMedical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center
TUES—April 30GIFT - Book of Acts 9:30 AM Carnevale CenterA Taste of Silence Seminar 7:00 PM Carnevale Center
WED—May 1Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale CenterLoss/Transition Prayer Service 7:00 PM Prayer RoomELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center
THURS—May 2Lectio Divina 8:15 AM Prayer RoomJustFaith 202 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterGIFT-How to Grow in Spirit 7:30 PM Downey HallCircle of Friendship 7:30 PM VanVooren Room
DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE
Weekly Calendar
Parish Trips - 2013 ...................................9 Pathways Counseling Center ..................9 Prayer Shawls Available ..........................8 Prayer Requests........................................3R.C.I.A. ...................................................10Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit ...............10Stephen Ministry .....................................5St. Mary’s School Scrip Program ...........5The Parish Store .......................................9The Pastor’s Desk.....................................4Weddings ...................................................3Weekly Calendar ......................................2Young Adult Spiritual Hike .....................9
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Faith DirectTo 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!
Lectio Divina, the ancient monastic practice of listening to the Word of God, listening to the silence and sharing what
touches your heart, is held on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in the Prayer Room.
Lectio Divina
Rosary and Adoration
Please join us for the Rosary and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Mondays at
5:00 PM in the Prayer Room. Adoration is from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM
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Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)
MONDAY April 297:30 AM Special Intention
TUESDAY April 307:30 AM † Greg Giannino, Jenny Vasquez L Bernadette Shea L All the friends at the 7:30 AM mass Special Intention
WEDNESDAY May 17:30 AM L David Punda
THURSDAY May 27:30 AM † Kathleen & Thomas McHugh † Roger P. Levendusky † Joseph L. Theberge (5th Ann.)
FRIDAY May 37:30 AM † Peter Van Lenten
SATURDAY May 49:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention
C-Celebrant — H-Homilist
SATURDAY May 45:00 PM † Jean Dwyer, Anthony Nestico C/H-Fr. Larry † Lenny Kowalczyk, Pasquale Martino † Sebastian Giardina † Edward Battinelli (18th Ann.)
9:00 PM † Jim & Grace Walsh C/H-Fr. Larry
SUNDAY May 57:30 AM † Robert J. Moyle Sr. (21st Ann.) C/H-Fr. Richard † Thelma Weckback, Cornelius Pilaar † John Holland, William Terkanick
9:00 AM † Eileen M. Oesterle (15th Ann.) C/H-Fr. Richard † Mary Critch, Rev. Stephen Feehen L Winnie Kelly † Charles McSweeney, Sebastian Giardina
9:00 AM - Downey Hall For the People of the Parish Spanish Mass C/H-Fr. Gonzalo
10:30 AM † Kevin McEwen, Mary Laville (Interpreted for the † James McMichael, Lucy Bellavia Hearing Impaired) † Joseph L. Theberge, Paul J. Liskay C/H-Fr. Richard † Elmer Calabrese, Neil Pilaar L Bernadette Shea
10:30 AM - Downey Hall For the People of the ParishFamily Liturgy C/H-Fr. Larry
12:00 Noon † Ann Mulry, Richard Stamboulian C/H-Fr. Frank † Robert Paul Rebyak, Marie Giresi In Thanksgiving
5:00 PM † Pearl Polc C/H-Fr. Frank
“...a time to be healed...”Kara Fleming, Traci Fox, Marit Francis, Jeannine Walston, Delaney Brown, Patrice Morse, William Todd, Francis Walsh, Patricia Shauger, Kaitlyn Clemens, Jessie Vieira, Gene Hiller, Nancy Brennan, Gregory Manning, Mi-chael McKernan, Karen Richard, Cindy Grecco, Chloe Drucks, Joan Parker, Maureen Karson, Dylan Ackerman, Lily Schouten, Roseanne Greco, Betty Jo Piccolo, Victorio R. Tolentino Jr., David Punda, Michael Weiner, Jacqueline Devonmille, Joan Moran, Erin Clarke, Jack Schloerb, Catherine Dec, Roberta Pankow, Theresa McHale, Angela Saletto, Robert Jancsak, Erik Simm, Susan Lauro, Mary Anne Wilson, Dr. Kombies Azmudeh, Joseph Lopez, Bolestaw Wasilewski, Chloe Drukkes, Yolanda Holliger, Peter Maggio, Judy M., Janice Zichelli, Pam H., Ashley Prokop
To everything there is a season and...
“...a time to love...”Heather McKeon and Jason Del Piano
“...a time to die...”John Deane, Anita Gennarelli, Joseph De Stefano,
Bonita “Bonnie” Falco, Carmela Ferraro
“...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—Ensign Jessica T. Atterbury, US NavySean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy
Spec. Timothy O’Boyle, US Army, AfghanistanRyan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Capt. 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
SGT Ryan J. Schumacher, US Marine, Afghanistan, 3rd TourPFC 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—PFC Brian O’Boyle, US Army, KoreaSPC Matt Hooben, US Army, Ft. Wainwright, AK
SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy—SO David Welsh, US NavySO Justin Bensinger, US Navy, PVT Devin Taranto, USMC
CPT Christopher DeFiori, U.S. Army—CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq 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, AfghanistanCpl Sean Lynch, US Marines, 5th Dep. Afghanistan
SPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanSgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan—Lt. Matthew Abazia, US Navy
SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CALCpl Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Afghanistan—Airmen Karlie Sonne, Lackland AFB, TX
LCpl Michael C. Yodice, US Marines, OkinawaLCpl Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Camp Pendeleton, CA
Lt Colonel David Lawrence Dean, AfghanistonSPC Victor Dec, US Army Combat Medic, Kuwait
LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, OkinawaPVT Tiffany Thumann, US Army Military Police, Italy
LCpl Michael Vignuli, US Marines, AfghanistanLCpl Thomas Stapleton, US Marines, Afghanistan
“...a time to be born...”Kyle Anen, Mason Vasquez, Mackenzie Bellomo
“...previously baptized...”Ryan Tyler Maxwell
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The PasTor’s Desk
Join us for our annual celebration of
CINCO DE MAYO on Saturday, May 4, at the Carnevale Center.
Tickets are available in the Parish Office. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Live music by Mariachi, Latin-American Dances, Latino food and much more.
“Praying ThroughThe Joy & Hope of The Resurrection”With Father Richard Husted, O.F.M.
Prayer ServiceFor Those Experiencing Loss & Transition
Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m.Saint Mary’s Prayer Room
Come be with our community during our monthly prayer service and be filled with our God’s love, comfort and peace.
As we continue our celebration of the Season of Easter, we are blessed and happy to also celebrate First Communions and Con-firmations. Congratulations to all those who have received First Communion and Confirmation over the past weeks and in the weeks to come. You strengthen our community, give us hope and bring us many blessings. Please continue to pray and worship with us and become the leaders our community will need in the future. May the Lord bless you!I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your incredible generosity to St. Mary’s in the Easter Collection. This year the collection amounted to $103,000 and the Easter Flower Collection was $7,200! Thank you very much for all you do for this great parish!
Last week the Church celebrated a Day of Prayer for Vocations. It is so important that we pray for vocations in our Church. Remember that there are as many vocations in the Church as there are members of the Church. A vocation is not just about becoming a friar or sister or priest, it is about using your gifts to build up the Church and the Kingdom of God. All of us have a vocation and all of us are called to discover our vocation and to live out our vocation. Of course, we need ordained ministers, friars and sisters in our Church and I ask you to pray for those vocations. But never forget that you, too, are called to serve the Church and the Kingdom. Take some time to pray about your vocation. How is God calling you? What can you do or what are you doing for the good of the Church and the world? Here is a prayer sent to us from the Holy Name Province Vocation Ministry. As you pray it, pray for your own vocation, the vocation of our friars in formation and for an increase in awareness of the vocations of us all. To learn more about Franciscan life check out www.BeAFranciscan.org. Oh God, creator of the universe, your people are longing to hear your word. Send laborers into your harvest, women and men on fire with your love. Send us ordained ministers, who gather the prayers and longings of your people, and serve as a channel of your presence through the sacraments. Send us religious sisters, brothers and priests whose life in community foreshadows our eternal unity in Christ, and whose service brings your life to the world. May each of us respond with courage and generosity to our particular vocations, and may the Church recognize the Spirit’s call to men and women of good will, trusting in your abundance to answer all our needs. Amen.Speaking of prayer, this week on Thursday, May 2, we will celebrate the National Day of Prayer. Please take some time out of your busy day that day and offer up some extra prayers for our cities, towns, state and nation. Pray, too, for our leaders and for peace in our world. Let’s pray for an end to all violence, fear and hatred. Let’s pray that we continue to be a welcoming, peaceful and reconciling people!
Next Sunday, May 5, we will celebrate Senior Appreciation Night with our Youth Ministry. We will start the festivities at the 5:00 PM mass and then the seniors and other members of Youth Ministry will gather in the Carnevale Center to celebrate their achievements and the end of another great year in Youth Ministry. A special thanks goes out to the Youth Ministry Staff: Anne Silversey, John Darcy, Pat Newton, Mary Ann Werner, Debbie Borroto and all of the great volunteers who make this ministry a real hallmark of St. Mary’s!
As we continue the great celebration of Easter for the next four weeks, all of you will be in our prayers! Thanks for a great week!
Pace e Bene,
Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, PastorFr. Frank can be reached at [email protected]
Dear Friends, May the Lord give you peace!
(Continued in next column)
Memorial Garden Paver Stones
Forms are available at the Parish Office if you wish to donate a paver stone in memory of a loved one or in honor of a
special occasion. All orders must be received by Friday, May 10.
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Give yourself or a loved one a gift of faith; sign up for our retreat day this spring.
Please register at - https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/
GIFT Spring Semester
Inquiries will always be attended to and handled confidentially. This ministry is provided on a no-fee basis.
BEVERLY DELLEARTDirector of Stephen Ministry, Certified Spiritual Director973.835.0374, Ext.113, [email protected]
GIFT Retreat Day - And They Were All Filled With the Holy Spirit...Saturday, May 18 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 NoonOur Lady of the Magnificat - KinnelonFacilitated by Msgr. Thomas Nydeggar and Deacon Andy Golden
Join us on the beautiful campus of Our Lady of the Magnificat on the eve of Pentecost Sunday as our GIFT retreat this year will focus on answering three questions: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? and How can I be filled with the Spirit? Reflections will include biblical references to the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, the role of the Holy Spirit in the history of our Church, and how we may experience the power of the Holy Spirit. Additional reflections will address the ability of the Holy Spirit to change and influence our lives. Please join us for a wonderful day of prayer and reflection on the day before the great feast of Pentecost which celebrates the day those who gathered in the Upper Room were filled with the Holy Spirit and changed the world.
A Taste of Silence ExperienceExperience Centering Prayer
Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 PM, Carnevale Center, Room 201
Life is increasingly hectic. Just when we think that the pace of life has reached its maximum, it speeds up some
more. There are only 24 hours in each day, but the demands on our time seem to increase continuously. We risk burn-out, estrangement from our loved ones and professional collapse.
How can we hold things together? In Psalm 46:10, we hear the words, Be still and know that I am God. When we hear these words, there is a quiet, powerful stirring in our innermost beings and in our minds we whisper Yes, this is what I want.But, how do I do it?
St. John of the Cross said that God’s first language is silence; in Centering Prayer we learn this language, we learn to open to God’s gift of contemplative prayer.
Therese M. Saulnier will present this experience. Theresa earned a Master of Arts degree in Theology with a concentra-tion in spirituality from Fordham.
Come and learn the language of silence and be open to God’s will for our lives.To register, or if you have questions, call Barbara Heap at 973.838.4617.
IT IS IN GOD’S LOVE THAT WE ARE SUSTAINED
BEHOLD, I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW. –REV. 21:5
Find the New Jerusalem within you, a place where peace and harmony reign, a place where love prevails. Release anger, fear, disappointment, loneliness to find YOUR new Jerusalem.Call for a STEPHEN MINISTER who will listen in Christian love to sustain you as you find healing from a betrayal, a loss, a broken relationship, or whatever life challenge troubles you.
“Married Life as Holy Life” Saturday, May 11, Downey Hall, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Come and join us for a day to reflect on the Sacrament of Marriage.
If you are married, about to become married or even thinking of being married, this day of reflection will
offer some unique and thought-provoking aspects on the Sacrament of Matrimony. The relationship between Marriage and Holy Orders, Marriage as a Covenant and Marriage through the lens of Vatican II’s Universal Call to Holiness are some of the topics to be discussed. Speakers will include Dr. Jeffrey Morrow, Dr. Justin Anderson, Dea-con Andy Saunders and Stephen Kass. Cost: $20, breakfast and lunch included. To register, please contact Steve Kass at 973.879.3102.
St. Mary’s School Scrip Program
St. Mary’s School representatives will be selling gift cards from our Scrip Program after every mass
next weekend in the courtyard. Questions? Email us at [email protected].
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If you have any questions about the High School program, please contact John Darcey at 973.835.5594, ext. 117 or [email protected].
Register online for Middle School events at www.stmarys-pompton.org and click “Online Parish Program Registration.” Questions? Contact Mary Ann at 973.835.5594, ext. 161 or [email protected].
Middle School
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 evening.
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HOPE—Service opportunities and meeting dates for the 2012-2013 year are posted on our website. Please visit www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the youth ministry tab. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 2, 7:00 PM in the Youth Center.
NURSING HOME BUDDIES—Needed for May 11. Join us to spend an hour with the residents of Oak Ridge and Lake- view Nursing Homes making crafts, playing games and shar-ing good times! Meet in the Youth Center dining room at 9:45 AM and return to St. Mary’s by 11:00 AM. Register online at https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/
HOPE—Our next HOPE meeting is Thursday, May 2, in the Youth Center from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
To register for any youth ministry events, visit www.stmarys-pompton.org
High School
8th Grade Middle School Religious Education- being offered the following weeks:
Week 1- June 24-28, Week 2 -July 8-12, Week 3 -July 15-19.The program is for those entering 8th grade in September 2013. To register please use one of the following options:• Online Registration: go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and
click on “Online Parish Program Registration” and follow the steps.
• To print out Registration Form: go to www.stmarys-pomp-ton.org, click on Our Ministries -Youth Ministry – Middle School Religious Education - Quick Links - 8th Grade Reg-istration Form. Print out, complete and return to: Mary Ann Werner.
• Pick-up Registration Form in the Youth Ministry Office. • 7th Graders with outstanding make-up assignments will NOT be
able to register for 8th Grade until assignments are completed.
No registration forms will be mailed. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email confirmation of registration form does not mean that you have been enrolled in your first choice. Notification of choice of week will not be until the end of April 2013. All registrations are due to the Youth Ministry Office by April 30.
Incoming 8th graders Parent/Youth Meeting on Sunday, June 9, at 7:00 PM in church. Meeting is on new 8th grade requirements.
Middle School Religious Education
8th Grade Leader Meeting – Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Youth Center.
If you have any questions or comments concerning the Middle School Religious Education or Middle School programs, please contact Mary Ann Werner at 973.835.5594, ext. 161 or [email protected].
Incoming 6th Graders—Orientation meeting on May 19, at 7:00 PM in church for incoming 6th grade (those entering 6th grade in September 2013) and their parents.
Registration Opens - 6th and 7th Grade Middle School Reli-gious Education on May 20.
Habitat for Humanity—Once again HOPE will partner with Paterson Habitat for Humanity for a day of building homes and dreams. All high school students, ages 16 years or older, are wel-come to join us on Saturday, May 11, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. To register, please go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.
Sandwich Making and Bridges Run—Join HOPE as we continue our efforts to Help Other People Everywhere. On Saturday, June 8, we will assemble lunch bags and toiletries in the school gym from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. On Sunday, June 9, we will travel to Irvington, NJ from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to deliver the lunches and toiletries. To register, please go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.
Final Youth Mass—Join us on Sunday, May 5, at 5:00 PM for the final Youth Mass of the year. All high school seniors will be recognized at this mass. If you are interested in being part of the celebration as a greeter, usher, musician or singer, please contact John Darcey.
Peer Ministry Training—All incoming juniors and seniors are invited to register for Peer Ministry training. Two dates will be offered, June 22 or July 24, from noon to 6:00 PM. In order to be on team for retreat or lead a service trip, you must complete one of the two sessions offered. Peer Ministers returning from last year need to register as well. Please go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.
Antioch Registration Open—All freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to register for this year’s Antioch retreat. Registration is now open online. Please go to www. stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.
Final Youth Mass - Sunday, May 5, 5:00 PM in church.
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If you have any questions or comments about the Confirmation Program, please contact Pat Newton at 973.835.5594, ext. 160 or [email protected].
Confirmation
Questions? Call the Rel. Ed Office (973.835.7750) Adults are needed to assist Mr. Vinny McMahon with the small group sessions. If you would like to help, please call us.
First EucharistGentle Jesus, Risen LordWe Come to Your Table
Our congratulations to the following children who received their First Eucharist on
Saturday, April 27.
Confirmation Ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 3, and Friday, May 17. Candidates and their sponsors need to attend the Thursday rehearsal the day before their ceremony. The rehearsal starts at 7:30 PM in church. If you don’t know to which ceremony you are assigned, please call Pat Newton.
Parent/Child Information Meeting—Sunday, June 2, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center. This meeting is for those who are currently in the 8th grade and interested in entering the 2013-2014 Confirmation program. A parent must attend with their child.
Registration for Confirmation 2013-2014 opens on Monday, June 3. All outstanding makeup assignments and service hours must be submitted before your registration can be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Newton, the coordinator of Confirmation at 973.835.5594, ext. 160 or [email protected] for additional information.
Attention—All 4th Grade CCD Parents!Mandatory Parent Meeting for Peace Camp with Mr. Vincent McMahon, director, Monday, May 13, 7:30 PM in Catherine Spina Hall — at least one parent must attend!At this meeting, you will be given all the materials your child MUST complete BEFORE coming to Peace Camp. If you have not yet registered your child for Peace Camp, please do so by April 30—sessions are filling up!
Grace Ahearn Kyle OsterhoudtEvan Caruso Sarah PerrySarah DeGennaro Amaya PichardoSteven DeGennaro Finn PowersJoseph Esak Alexander Rubino Giuliana Filippelli Andrew Russo Braeden Guiterman Dylan Scott Parker Lazarski Victoria Tate Elizabeth Leshner Brian Vetter Celina Linares Juliette Wittig Carly Monsko Cara Neurouter
TEACHERS Mrs Manzolillo/Mrs Osterhoudt
TEACHERS: Mrs Mandler/Mrs RotoloMadison Bode Bret MandlerRiley Bode Olivia MorganJohn Bryan Steven PraisStephanie Colella Alex ReardonTroy Damurjian Kayla RechJalen DelRio Lauren RotoloSpencer Donohue Matthew SaegerThomas Emeric Julianne SeamanJacey Fitzgerald John SeesAbigail Gerne Michael Zaccaria-TardyWilliam Kilpatrick Leigha ThompsonAna Kuser Lucas Wells
TEACHERS: Mrs Carey/Mrs Wright/Mrs EnglishMichael Breen Alexandra MinardiWalker Carey Katherine MoranAngelique Casaleggio Emily NolanChristopher Ciresi Makayla O’ConnorJames Dolan Brooke ParkerAlexander Elizondo Christian ParrOlivia Elizondo Jared RitkesPaige Fessak Andrew SmithEmma Fields Jessica SmithTyler Focht Alyssa SourialAngelo Gencarelli Olivia VolpeSalvatore Gencarelli Veronica VuzJan Griffin Skyler WeaverJordan Latora John Wright
Elementary Religious Education— Grades 1-5
Regular Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Friday
Attention! Parents Of CCD Children Entering 5th Grade Next Fall
St. Mary’s 5th Grade CCD Program consists of one week of Peace Camp this coming summer plus 2 workshops during the
year. Peace Camp is Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Sessions are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Please see St. Mary’s website for camp dates and a “print-out, mail-in” option.
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Ministry News
Food Pantry
We appreciate your generous contributions of food, supermarket gift cards and checks for the Food Pantry; as always, we thank you all - you are truly a blessing to this ministry!
St. Mary’s “Targeted Food Drive” is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The box truck, manned by the Boy Scouts, will be parked in the parking lot for your donations.
May 12 – Coffee (regular, decaf instant), shelf-stable whole milk and shelf stable soy milk.
Can You Help?—The Wednesday morning church-cleaning crew needs YOU! They get together at 8:00 AM and clean and vacuum the church. Please call the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 and leave your name and phone number to be part of this great minis-try. Many hands make the work light!
Prayer Shawls Available—Anyone inter-ested in a prayer shawl for a special need [to cel-ebrate special joyous occasions, to console those in need, to give hope or to comfort], please contact the Parish Office at 973.835.0374.
Please note: when donating food, please check the expiration dates; we cannot accept expired food (it must be thrown out). Thank you in advance for your consideration and cooperation.
Circle of Friendship Ministry— A support group for separated or divorced persons. Informal, friendly, confidential meetings let us share emotions, problems and joys as we journey together - non-denominational - all faiths welcome.Please consider coming to a meeting - we meet the first, third and fifth Thursdays of each month in St. Mary’s Conference Room, from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. If you have questions or concerns, please call Jeff Rusnak at 973.831-9847.
What’s needed now? We are very low on Large Juices (64-oz size), Small Juices (like Apple & Eve), Ramen Noodles (chicken flavor), Mayo, Jelly, Salad Dress-ings, Shelf Stable Whole Milk & Soy Milk (32-oz. size), Granola Bars/Cereal Bars, Healthy Snacks, Crackers, Gluten Free Foods, Shampoo and Nutritional Drinks (similar to Ensure).
Emmaus Men’s Fellowship—Men of the parish are invited to join the EMMAUS Catholic Men’s Fellowship, an informal group which focuses on everyday issues of living from a Christian perspective. There is no fee - just bring your Bible. We meet in the library at the Youth Ministry Office from 7:30 - 8:30 AM on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month. Questions? Contact Ken at [email protected] or Stanley at 973.831.8948.
Parish Library—Over the past year, three blessed volunteers have been helping at the library to enhance
the authors’ binder ID’s and category markings - and to compile a full listing of our library’s contents. Hopefully, this will ease your search for appropriate readings.
Heartfelt thanks go to Edna Merklin and Sandy Tarula for all the binder help and bravo to Dennis Devanney, our library specialist and computer guru!
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse event—Tuesday, April 30. The Active Senior Ministry of St. Mary’s invites you to join us on a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see an extraordinarily cheerful comedy, “Wake Up Darling.” Polly and Don, a young married couple, experience their lives getting turned upside down in pursuit of their career goals of actress and playwright, when they allow Deerfield into their home, along with a bunch of other unwanted house guests.Total cost of $60 includes round trip transportation, show, full course meal and delicious desserts. Bus will leave St. Mary’s parking lot at 9:45 AM; seating is limited. For availability or more information, call Ginger at 973.835.3586. Make checks payable to Active Senior Ministry of St. Mary’s, and mail to Ginger Blodgett, 1323 Ringwood Ave., Haskell, NJ 07420.
ATTENTION GOLFERS! The Knights of Columbus Marian Council #3801 is holding their annual Basil M Ricci Golf Outing on Friday, May 3, at Skyview Golf Club in Sparta. The cost is again $125.00 per golfer and includes continental break-fast, deluxe BBQ lunch, prizes, giveaways and a chance to win a new car hole-in-one contest. The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Tara Lynn Jankowski Memorial Scholar-ship Fund and our own High School Scholarship program. If you’re not a golfer and still want to help support our effort, you can sponsor a hole for only $100.00. Deadline to register April 29, but don’t wait too long. For more information, call Chris Arts at 973.492.2708 or visit our website at www.kofc3801.org.
We would like to thank Cub Pack 88 again, as they brought in another 16 bags of food, bringing the total to 183 bags. Thank you again Cub Pack 88!
We would also like to thank Mr. Don Doe, our Entenmanns Truck Driver, who donated cases of tea, 87 boxes of cereal, 100 assorted deodorants, several bottles of seltzer and boxes of “Good Natural” nutrition bars. Thank you Don!
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Pathways Needs You if You are an LPC or an LCSW and Licensed in the State of New Jersey—Looking for a part-time job helping people in a pleasant, friendly place? Please give us a call at 973.835.6337. We are looking for licensed therapists who can offer as little as two hours a week and have experience working with children. You won’t regret the call!
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
The Parish Store will be open Sundays from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM during the spring season. Visit the store
for a wide selection of unique and appropriate gifts for First Holy Communion, Confirmation and Mother’s Day!
Travel Dates October 6-13, 2013. Price $3,399.00 pp/dbl. Includes airfare from Newark, NJ.
Travel Dates: November 5 - 15, 2013. Price $2999 pp/dbl. Includes airfare from Newark, NJ.
For information, please contact Betty @ Cardinal Tours, 973.835.0177 or email: [email protected].
2013 Parish Trips
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.)
LAND TOUR“Enjoy a memorable travel
experience with Collette Vacations as you embark on a
‘Rockies Rail Highlights’ tour”
FATIMA, LOURDES & SPAIN PILGRIMAGE
Hosted by Fr. Gonzalo de Jesus Torres-Acosta, OFM
Visit Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca, Avila, Madrid and Lourdes to seesome of the most sacred shrines and places of prayer in Europe!
Take a Hike
Enjoy the Catskills with familiar and new friends!
Who: Young Adults [Adults 21 years and older]
When: Saturday, May 11Where: Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New Paltz, NYWhat: Hike the Gertrude’s Nose Loo/Millbrook Mountain trails with an outdoor Mass with Fr. Larry along the way. Lunch en route; pack your own lunch and snacks. Following the hike, we’ll enjoy a bite to eat in the town of New Paltz before our return trip to St. Mary’s. 8-mile hike will be moderate to strenuous difficulty.
Logistics: Meet at St. Mary's parking lot at 8:45 AM for departure at 9:00 AM. We’ll coordinate carpooling for the 1.5 hours drive to Minnewaska StatePark. If rain is fore-casted, hike will be rescheduled. More hike info at www.nynjtc.org/hike/gertrudes-nose-lookmillbrook-mountain.
For more information, email/call:Chris Awad at [email protected] / 201.847.2287Peg Buck at [email protected] / 973.267.8290Russell Del'Re at [email protected]
National Day of Prayer—Thursday, May 2, 12:30 - 12:40 PM, Pompton Lakes Municipal Building. Theme this year: MT 12:21, “In this Name the nations will put their hope.” Focus will be on moral rebirth in our country. Please join us.
Tri-County Scholarship Fund—The fund is available to children in grades Kindergarten - twelfth grade. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need - applications available online at www.factstuitionaid.com. Deadline for 2013/2014 academic year is May 4, 2013.
Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337
Dr. Mathilda Catarina, Clinical DirectorEmail: [email protected] Buczek, Administrative ManagerEmail: [email protected] V. Cupo, Board of Trustees ChairmanPathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688
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Daily Readings for the Week
Are you searching for a Church to call your own? Do you know any adults
R.C.I.A.
who might be interested in joining our Franciscan community?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults are formally received into the Roman Catholic Church. RCIA is a journey of faith where adults are introduced to the Church and is the process by which those who were never baptized, or were baptized in another Christian tradition or those who were baptized as Catholics and never received Confirmation or Eucharist, complete their Sacraments of Initiation.
RCIA Inquiry sessions are ongoing; for more informa-tion, please contact Steve Kass at 973.879.3102 or [email protected].
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom - those with the gift of wisdom see God’s meaning at work in the events of their lives and in the wonders of the world.
Understanding – those with the gift of understanding comprehend the right way to live and the truth of God’s enduring message.
Right Judgment – those with the gift of right judgment can choose between right and wrong and set out on the way that sets one free.
Courage – those with the gift of courage are able to stand up for what is right no matter what the cost and even against all odds.
Knowledge – those with the gift of knowledge are willing to discern each and every day the meaning of God’s truth.
Reverence – those with the gift of reverence recognize all that calls for deep and abiding respect because it is a gift from God.
Wonder – those with the gift of wonder stand in awe at the majesty that fills the earth and all that God has created.
Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31aWednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 or, for the Memorial
Gn 1:26―2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Mt 13:54-58Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11
First Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14 First Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21