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The Sunday Steward The weekly parish bulletin for The Church of Saint Ann

1253 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 and the Saint Michael Church, Trenton, NJ

AUGUST 20, 2017 - 20TH

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Thus says the Lord….The foreigners who

join themselves to the Lord…and hold to my

covenant, them I will bring to my holy mountain

and make joyful in my house of prayer…for my

house shall be called a house of prayer for all

peoples.” -- Isaiah

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Do something gentle and loving today, something beautiful for God,

as your prayerful response to racism and evil.

- Bro. Mickey McGrath, OSFS

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SUN., Aug. 20

7:30 AM

9:30 AM

11:00 AM

12:30 PM

People of the Parish James Hyland by Jack and Jeanette Tuminaro

Kathleen Janny by Suzanne, Todd and Sean Geherty Gary Gladwell by Ernie Muro

Ann M. Wilk by Alice Laird and Family Edward J. Laird, Sr. by Alice Laird and Family

Donna Guarrieri by Ralph Guarrieri and Family Annuziata Severino by Teresa LoRe

ST. MICHAEL 8:45 AM

10:00 AM

George Krisak by Okpara Family

MON., Aug. 21 8:00 AM

Andrew M. Soltis by Ken and Mary Ann Micai Joseph D'Annunzio, Jr. by Anna Scozzari

TUE., Aug. 22 8:00 AM

Mike Franko by Dottie Franko and Family Joseph D'Annunzio, Jr. by Anna Scozzari

WED., Aug. 23

8:00 AM

Johan and Anna Holzli by Gertrud Siber, Sisters, Family Happy 65th Anniversary by Wife Lorraine

THURS., Aug. 24

8:00 AM

Dorothy Castagna by Thomas Castagna Joan Jones by Carol Mislan

FRI., Aug. 25 8:00 AM

Darryl Foyuth by MaryAnn and Bernard Foyuth John Donovan by Susan Donovan

SAT., Aug. 26 8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Manny Fernandez by Sam and Beth Mil Vicki Rosato by Larry Arcioni

Nelson A. Piedrahita by his Wife Mary and Daughter Karen Lena Minero by Carmen and Curt Wilson

SUN., Aug. 27 7:30 AM

9:30 AM

11:00 AM

12:30 PM

Katica Stepanic by Theresa Bottoni Regina O'Keefe by Gerald DePalma

People of the Parish Carol D. Jennen by Tom and Daisy Ponting

Andrew Cermele by Sczerbowicz and Beaston Families Margaret Kelly by Edward and Elizabeth Wells

Philip Mortillaro by Aunt Connie and Uncle Tommy Leonard Bauersachs by The Voss Family

ST. MICHAEL 8:45 AM

10:00 AM

Nauert and Gilles Family by Charles and Nancy Grzenda George Krisak by Gary and Linda Bushelli

AUGUST 20, 2017 - 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DAILY LITURGY for the Week of August 20, 2017

INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT COMING THIS FALL – BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

● Discovering how to read the New Testament writings intelligently.

● Learn more about how the New Testament writings

came to be written and the messages that they were intended to communicate to the Christians of their time.

● Find out more about the message of Jesus in the New Testament and how the messages came to be interpreted and re-interpreted with the various writ-ings of the New Testament.

● Join a reflective, friendly group of people for a great educational and inspiring experience.

This study course, facilitated by Saint Ann parishioner,

Fred Vasapolli, MTH, MA, aims at assisting partici-pants to read the scriptures intelligently, within the historical context in which they were written.

This study course will be offered in two optional formats for participants: Format 1: A weekly class on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 PM; Format 2: One Class per month on the last Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8:30 PM.

Required Reading: Introduction to the New Testament by Dr. Pheme Perkins, Dean of Scriptural Theology at Boston College.

Registration Fee = $35 which includes the textbook; registration forms are available at Saint Ann’s Faith

Development Center’s Welcome Desk. For more information contact Gary Maccaroni at 609-882-6491, ext. 116, or at gmacc@churchofsaintann.net.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2017 Bishop’s Annual Anniversary Blessing

Having a special anniversary? If you’re celebrating your 1st, 25th, 50th (or more!) year of marriage during the 2017 calendar year, we invite you to the annual Diocese of Trenton Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing. This year Bishop David O’Connell will honor anniversary couples throughout the diocese at a special Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) and blessing celebration at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Saint Mary Cathedral in Trenton, NJ. Couples who wish to participate in the Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing may visit the parish office Welcome Desk to register. Family members are most welcome to attend the Anniversary Blessing.

The deadline for registering is September 11, 2017.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE . . .

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SUNDAY, August 20, 2017

● Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM

● Saint Michael Church Masses: 8:45 AM (English); 10:00 AM (Slovak); 12:30 PM (Korean)

● 12:30 Mass Band Rehearsal 11:00 AM - Sister Thea Bowman Music Room

● Baptisms 2:00 PM - Church

MONDAY, August 21, 2017

● Miraculous Medal Novena 1:30 PM - Chapel

● Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 PM - Conference Room

TUESDAY, August 22, 2017

● Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM - Chapel

● Divine Mercy Holy Hour 3:00 PM - Chapel

● Knights of Columbus Golf Committee Meeting 7:00 PM - American Martyrs Room

WEDNESDAY, August 23, 2017

● No parish meetings scheduled

A DEEP SENSE OF APPRECIATION To: All Parishioners of The Church of Saint Ann

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

“Wishing you peace and all good” according to the prayers of St. Francis of Assisi”.

From the depth of our heart, we write to say “A Big Thank You” to you for your generous response to my appeal for our growing Diocese of Ijebu-Ode. Words are not enough to express the depth of our appreciation. In the words and prayers of the Prophet Elijah, we say to you in faith “… your bowl will not run out of flour or your jar run out of oil …” (Kg. 17:14). May God be gracious to you and bless you and may He bring your paths and purposes to fruitful ends. Amen.

I have since sent report of your love and generosity to my Bishop, Most Rev. lbert A. Fasina, Clergy, Religious, and Lay Faithful of my Diocese. They were really touched by your kind gesture.

May the blessings of the Lord be with you and may He give success to the works of your hand. Amen. (Ps. 90:17)

With deep sentiments of thanks and appreciation, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Albert A. Adeleke Mission Coordinator For the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode in the U.S.A.

(Amount Collected $8,048.00)

THURSDAY, August 24, 2017

● Saint Ann School Board Meeting 7:00 PM - Pope John XXIII Room

● Saint Ann Novena 7:30 PM - (Saint Michael Church)

● Saint Jude Novena 8:00 PM - (Saint Michael Church)

FRIDAY, August 25, 2017

● No parish meetings scheduled

SATURDAY, August 26, 2017

● Reconciliation 4:00 PM - Church

● Sunday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM - Church

SUNDAY, August 27, 2017

● Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM

● Saint Michael Church Masses: 8:45 AM (English); 10:00 AM (Slovak); 12:30 PM (Korean)

● 12:30 Mass Band Rehearsal 11:00 AM - Sister Thea Bowman Music Room

● Centering Prayer 7:00 PM - Spiritual Direction Room

Parish Picnic SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

$5.00 per person Children 12 and under - FREE

Tickets Go on Sale Next Weekend

August 26th and 27th after all Masses

All proceeds from the Saint Ann's Parish Picnic will help the Knights of Columbus Council 7000

support the 35- 40 programs that the Knights run throughout the year.

AUGUST 20, 2017 - 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

NEW

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SUNDAY COLLECTIONS

Weekend of August 12th

/13th

2017 WRAP YOUR GIFT . . . USE YOUR ENVELOPES

Weekly Offering for the Church of Saint Ann

Number of Registered Households

Number Using Envelopes Last Week

Sunday Collection

Electronic Funds

Total Contributions *Note: electronic contributions are received twice a month.

Weekly Offering for Saint Michael Church

Novena

Total

2,955

375

$11,945.00

*11,190.00

$23,135.00

$1,085.00

__437.00

$1,522.00

AUGUST 20, 2017 - 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

We Pray for the Sick Joe Arone

Beth Cottone Bernadette Bac

Lee Gruska Doris Goulding

Migel Trusti Mary Schiavone

Rosalia Palla Patricia Moran

Gertrude Belotti Margaret Mary Riether Jonathan Philip Cino

John E. Clancy ΙΙΙ

and all parishioners who are sick and homebound.

Note: If you would like a family member or friend prayed for, please call Sister Pat.

Parish Mission Statement

The Church of Saint Ann in Lawrenceville is a

Roman Catholic family of faith, built on the inspiration of

past generations, to serve the community

by loving God and our neighbor.

We strengthen faith, celebrate the sacraments,

provide for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy,

educate across the lifespan, heal the spiritually broken,

and respect the dignity of human life.

We live the Gospel and seek Christ in all people.

Saint Ann Sanctuary Candle

MIKE FRANKO Requested by

Dottie Franko and Family

WEEK OF AUGUST 20, 2017

Remembrance in Your Will A remembrance for your parish in your will is a wonderful way to provide for the future

well-being of your parish community. Thank you for considering this very special way of sharing

with your parish family.

Saint Ann Icon Candle

DONNA GUARRIERI Requested by

Ralph Guarrieri and Family

Dear Saint Ann School Families, Don't forget to pick up your Summer PIE (Parent Information Envelope) in the Faith Development Center after all Masses at the Church of Saint Ann this weekend, Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20. Envelopes not picked up over the week-end will be available in the school office beginning Monday, August 21.

Saint Ann School, a 2010 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, has been serving the greater Lawrence area for over 50 years. Saint Ann’s, a pre-K through 8th grade elementary school, provides a traditional Catholic educational background focused on the child while incorporating state of the art technology in our one to one program and our STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and mathematics) initiative.

Saint Ann School is currently accepting registrations for the

2017/18 school year. If you would like more information, please call (609) 882-8077 or visit our web site at: www.st-ann-school.org.

Saint Michael Sanctuary Candle

HELLENA KO Requested by

Ko Family

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AUGUST 20, 2017 - 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Baptism Congratulations This weekend, we welcome into our church

through Baptism:

Evelyn Grace KLIWINSKI Holly Kate KIERNAN

Livia KOTARSKI VINCH

Religious Education

Calling ALL Children K-8th Grade and Families

Religious Education registration is open for the 2017-2018 school year! Registration forms can be found on the parish website or at the welcome desk. Classes are being offered Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM or Monday evenings at 6:00 PM for an hour each. We also offer family Generations of Faith once a month on either a Saturday morning or Sunday evening. Any questions, please feel free to email RE Administrator Kelly Wolf at kwolf@churchofsaintann.net.

Ministry Help Needed Catechists – We Need You!

Looking for help from moms/dads, grandparents, high school/college students to teach the children of our parish about our Faith. ALL resources and personal guidance provided weekly.

Classroom leaders needed for:

Sunday morning from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Monday evenings 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 9:30 AM Sunday Mass Children’s Liturgy Once a month Generations Of Faith

Any questions, feel free to contact RE Administrator Kelly Wolf at kwolf@churchofsaintann.net

Altar Linen Ministry Needs 4 Volunteers

Altar Linen Ministers launder and iron the small linens (purificators) used during each mass. The team consists of 20 people so that each person’s turn comes up every 20 weeks.

Thank you for considering this very important ministry at Saint Ann’s. If you are able to help us ONCE every 20 weeks, please call Sister Pat.

Parish Summer Office Hours For the month of

AUGUST 2017, the Parish Office will

close at 12:30 PM on Fridays!

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF THE EARTH

In 2015 Pope Francis, in conjunction with the Eastern Orthodox Church and the World Council of Churches, declared September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of the Earth. He stated that "as Christians we wish to contribute to resolving the ecological crisis which humanity is presently experiencing. In doing so, we must first rediscover in our rich spiritual patrimony the deepest motivation for the care of creation." For believers in Jesus Christ, "the life of the spirit is not dissociated from the body or from nature or from worldly realities, but lived in them, in communion with all that surrounds us." The ecological crisis "thus summons us to a profound spiritual conversion . . . for living our vocation to be protectors of God's handi-work is essential to the life of virtue; it is not an optional or secondary aspect of our Christian experience.” (Laudato Si) The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation offers us an opportunity to reaffirm our vocation to be stewards of creation, to thank God for the wonderful handiwork entrusted to our care, and to implore God's help for the protection of creation. The celebra-tion of this day will be a valuable opportunity to bear witness to our communion with other churches at a time when all Christians are faced with the same decisive challenges.

Therefore, on Friday, September 1, all members of the parish are encouraged to join Christians worldwide by saying the following prayer:

God our Father and Creator, we give you thanks

for the wonder of creation which inspires us, the fruit of the earth which feeds us,

and the joy of life which gives us hope.

Heal the places where your creation has been marred, and restore all creatures to the splendor of your glory,

that all may delight once again in your goodness.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rosary Altar Society

Regional Rosary Altar Meeting: Saturday,

October 7, 2017-- 8:15 AM Rosary, 9:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Hamilton Township, NJ. Rosary, Mass and breakfast with Rosarians from the diocese!

Please RSVP by signing up at the Faith Development Center Welcome Desk before September 20, 2017. Any questions, contact Linda P.

We have a group going this year, so let's have a great turn out to this lovely event! We hope you can make it!

ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW

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Parish Office: Fax:

Parish Website:

609-882-6491 609-882-4366 www.churchofsaintann.net

Saint Ann School School Fax:

School Website:

609-882-8077 609-882-0327 www.st-ann-school.org

Religious Education Office:

609-882-1212

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) RCIA is the process by which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church. This includes receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call the parish office for information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (Registration now open until September 1, 2017) Parish Religious Education Program meets during the school year for Children K-8: Sundays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM or Mondays 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Family Generations of Faith meets once a month. Sacrament Preparation for First Holy Communion is 2nd Grade and for Confirmation it is 7th and 8th Grades. Phone: (609) 882-1212 - Office located on the second floor of Saint Ann School.

SAINT ANN SCHOOL 34 Rossa Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Saint Ann School has provided quality elementary school education for over forty years. It also sponsors extended day and afterschool programs. The preschool program serves children aged three to four years. Phone (609) 882-8077 Fax (609) 882-0327

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Located in the Faith Development Center. (Entrance behind Church/opposite Saint Ann School.) Parish Office Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM; and by appointment. Call anytime in the case of an emergency.

PARISH BULLETIN Information for the bulletin needs to be received at the Parish Office by 3:00 PM on Friday of the preceding week. E-mailing items for consideration to maryann@churchofsaintann.net is preferred. Thank you!

MASS TIMES Sunday Eucharist: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, and 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM Saint Michael Church: 8:45 AM (English); 10:00 AM (Slovak); 12:30 PM (Korean)

Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday at 8:00 AM; Morning Prayer/Communion Service: Monday and Friday at 7:00 AM

PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard F. Lynch, O.SS.T., Pastor (609) 882-6491, ext. 112 Mr. Gary Maccaroni, Pastoral Associate (609) 882-6491, ext. 116 Rev. Msgr. Casimir Ladzinski, Weekend Assistant Sr. Pat McGinley, SSJ, Pastoral Associate (609) 882-6491, ext. 115 Rev. Peter Bujdos, Weekend Assistant Mr. James Scott, Deacon

AUGUST 20, 2017 - 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Faith Direct

Thank you for being a part of our Saint Ann family. I appreciate all that you do for our parish and community by sharing your God given gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Your active participation in the life of our parish helps us to fulfill our vision and mission.

As you prepare for the end of summer and the start of a busy fall, consider enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct so that your gift can reach us even when you cannot.

Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ709, or by mailing a paper enrollment form available in the parish office, or by calling Vito Pulito at (609) 882-6491, ext.119 who will personally assist you in signing up.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

God Bless You, Fr. Gerard F. Lynch, O.SS.T.