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October 30, 2011
ST. MARY'S PARISH17 Pompton AvenuePompton Lakes, NJ
07442973.835.0374
Schedule for Massesand Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)
MON—7:30 AM Mass (Church)
TUES—7:30 AM Mass (Church)
WED—7:30 AM Mass (Church)
THUR—7:30 AM Mass (Church)
FRI—7:30 AM Mass (Church)
SAT—9:00 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)
Confession - 4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)
SAT EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 9:00 PM (Church)
SUNDAY7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NN, 5:00 PM (Church)
9:00 AM Spanish Mass (Downey Hall)
10:30 AM (Church - interpreted for hearing impaired)
10:30 AM Family Liturgy (Downey Hall)
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Whoever humblesWhoever humblesWhoever humblesWhoever humblesWhoever humblesthemsthemsthemsthemsthemselfelfelfelfelf
shall be exalted!shall be exalted!shall be exalted!shall be exalted!shall be exalted!
We pray that we may be always open to the movement of theHoly Spirit.
Welcome! May our faith be renewed and our love deepenedfor God and one another.
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PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM .................... 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Larry Anderson, OFM ................................. 973.835.0374x112 [email protected] Fr. Richard Husted, OFM ................................... 973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM .................................. 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] FAITH FORMATION - Steve Kass ..................... 973-879-3102 [email protected] - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak ......................... 973.835.0374DISABILITIES 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] MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey ......... 973.835.0374x158
[email protected] ACCOMPANIST - John Herbert ........... 973.835.0374x192 [email protected] MINISTRY - Joanne Miller ......................... 973.835.0374 [email protected]. - Beverly Kass ................................................... 973.229-1134 [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] MINISTRY Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir ......... 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] 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] Senior High Ministry/Retreats - John Darcey ... 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] Youth Administrative Asst. - Michele Walek ... 973.835.5594x138 [email protected]
Telephone: 973.835.0374—FAX: 973.835.8432Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation ....................... 8 Mass Confusion ............................. 8 Mass Translation Changes .......... 8 The Lamb’s Supper ...................... 8Advent Reflection/Men & Women .... 7All Souls Novena Envelopes ............. 2Altar Flowers ...................................... 2Baptisms .............................................. 3Bishop’s Annual Appeal ..................... 9Bread and Wine Offering Cards ...... 7CCD ..................................................... 7Confirmation ...................................... 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Ave.Pompton Lakes NJ 07442
DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE
Pastor’s Desk ...................................... 4Pathways Counseling Center ........... 9Prayer Requests .................................. 3Religious Education 6,7,8 .................. 6Senior High ........................................ 6Special Needs Ministry News ........... 7Stephen Ministry ............................. 10St. Mary’s School ............................... 7 Annual Dinner/Tricky Tray ............ 7 Clothing Drive .................................. 6The Parish Store ................................ 9Weddings ............................................. 3Weekly Calendar ................................ 2
Contact Us ........................................... 2Daily Readings for the Week ............ 4Daylight Savings Time Ends ............ 2EMHC Training Session ................... 4Eucharistic Celebrations ................... 3Faith Direct ......................................... 8Food Pantry Needs - Turkeys ......... 5/9Franciscan Response to Fracking ..... 8Hold the Date - Thanksgiving Dinner ... 4Junior High ......................................... 6Military Personnel Names ................ 3Ministry News .................................... 9
MON—October 31Medical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterELL Class 7:30 PM Carnevale Center
TUES—November 1Centering Prayer 6:30 PM CC LibraryJustFaith 7:00 PM Carnevale Center
WED—November 2Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale CenterAll Souls Liturgy 7:00 PM ChurchELL Class 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterFranciscan Response/Fracking 7:30 PM Carnevale Center
THURS—November 3Lectio Divina 8:30 AM Prayer RoomJustFaith 202 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterCircle of Friendship 7:30 PM Van Vooren Room
SAT—November 5Understanding the Mass 8:30 AM Downey HallSchool Clothing Drive 4:00 PM Parking Lot
SUN—November 6School Clothing Drive 9:00 AM Parking Lot
Weekly Calendar
Daylight Savings Time ENDS next Sunday, November 6.
Remember to turn your clocks BACK one hour next Saturdayevening, November 5.
The Altar Flowers this week have been donatedin loving memory of Edward Rayford, forever young,
forever missed. Love Mom, Dad, Laura, Adam & Drew
All Souls Novena envelopesmay be found on the windowsills
in church.
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Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)
“...a time to serve...”CPT Brendan Tarpey, Praesidio, Monteray, CA
Marine Christopher J. Leone, AfghanistanJonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., Iraq
CPT Brendan O’Brien, US Army — Spec. James Lennon, IraqJames Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA—SO Andrew Charman, USN
Staff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq—PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq—Ensign Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy
Sean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US NavySpec. Timothy O’Boyle, US Army, Afghanistan
Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Capt. Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US MarinePFC Mark Booe, US Army Iraq — PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC
Seaman Laura Shehadch, US Navy—LCpl. Ryan Laurice, US Marine, IraqCapt. Michael DeMarco, Iraq, 2nd Tour
LCpl. Ryan J. Schumacher, US Marine, IraqPFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence
Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DCAirman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TX
CPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, IraqPO2 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, AfghanistanSPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan
Corp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, AfghanistanPFC Ryan Cronin, US Army, Kansas — PFC Brian O’Boyle, US Army, Korea
PFC Matt Hooben, US Army, AfghanistanSO Chris Sabatini, US Navy—SO David Welsh, US Navy
SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy, PVT Devin Taranto, USMCCPT Christopher DeFiori, U.S. Army
LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VALCpl Michael Formisano III, US Marines, Afghanistan
LCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, AfghanistanSSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, Afghanistan
Cpl Ricky Juliano, US Marines, AfghanistanCpl Sean Lynch, US Marines, 5th Dep. Afghanistan
SPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanCSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq
MONDAY October 317:30 AM † Rose Cropanese7:00 PM (Vigil) Special Intention
TUESDAY November 1 - All Saints Day 7:30 AM † Joseph W. Minarick Sr., Robert Nichols
† Hazel & Joseph Harsch 9:00 AM † Larry Quinn12:00 PM † Jim Fagan 7:00 PM Special Intention
WEDNESDAY November 2 - All Souls Day7:30 AM † Andy Schweighardt, Russ Pagana
L Patricia Vrindten7:00 PM All Souls
THURSDAY November 3 - All Souls Novena7:30 AM † Angelo Guerra
FRIDAY November 4 - All Souls Novena7:30 AM † Ruth Minarick
L Patricia & Joseph Vrindten (50th Ann.)
SATURDAY November 59:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention
C-Celebrant — H-Homilist
SATURDAY November 5 - All Souls Novena5:00 PM † Errol Vieira, James MandragonaC/H-Fr. Frank † Patricia Presta, MaryAnn Bauman
† Sandra Ameerali (2nd Ann.)
9:00 PM † Mary WilkC/H-Fr. Frank † Franklin Rosario
SUNDAY November 6 - All Souls Novena7:30 AM † Mary Ellicott, Robert R. VrindtenC/H-Fr. Larry † Dorothy Holbert, Christopher Lombardo
9:00 AM † Alberta Gentile, Sisto VinciC/H-Fr. Larry † Donald Schultz, Frank Marotta
† Carmela Muraglis, Bruce Giger† Timothy Wells, Marie Halzell
9:00 AM Downey Hall For the People of the ParishSpanish MassC/H-Guest
10:30 AM † Rose Chorazy (1st Ann.)(interpreted for the † William Kaye, Patricia Prestahearing impaired) † Rosemary UhlC/H-Fr. Larry † Agnes Ciervo
10:30 AM Downey Hall For the People of the ParishFamily LiturgyC/H-Fr. Frank
12:00 NOON † Jack Bergen, Ruth Gray, Bruce GigerC/H-Fr. Richard † Regina Zalocki, Herbert Jackson
† James & Nina BonsignoreL Rachel SanchezL George & Dorothy Greenfield
5:00 PM L Deb Walter Liotti, Ariel WalterC/H-Fr. Richard L Joshua C. Walter, Dan Pineiro
L Daniela & Monica Pineiro† Maria Ramos, Russell Sorber† Dominick J. Palumbo
“...a time to be healed...”Kara Fleming, Traci Fox, Marit Francis, Jeannine Walston, Delaney Brown,Patrice Morse, Krista Daley, Tom, Kate Imparato, Ann Fagan, Chloe Drucks,Donna Lauretta, Kevin Sisco, William Todd, Susan Wright, Francis Walsh,Brenna Hasselmann, Joan Parker, Peg Higgins, Patricia Shauger,Joan Moran, Kristy Pordon, Jackie Stevens, Clare Bizlewicz, Peter Schunk,Mr. Healy, Leighton Wighard, Christopher Shomenta, Janine, Peter S., HarryLane, Cathy R., Nancy Urban, Jessie Vieira, Marianne Lehr, Roseann Greco,Nancy J., Barbara Karney, Matthew Manus, Marion McSweeney, Frank Rauch,Josephine Glicksberg
To everything there is a season and...
“...a time to be born...”Joseph Rodriguez, Kira Gove, Sabrina Adornetto,
Eva and Lia Greulich
“...a time to love...”Kristin Ollila and Ryan Boyle
Please note: There is no Family Liturgy this Sunday,October 30; Family Liturgy will resume on November 6.
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Pastor’s Desk
Pace e Bene,
Fr. Frank Sevola, OFMPastor
Fr. Frank can be reached at [email protected]
Dear Friends,
May the Lord give you peace!
Our Annual Thanksgiving Dinnerfor Nursing and Group Home Residents
Details to follow in next week’s bulletin.
Wednesday, November 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in church; takethis opportunity to attend our next training session to
become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion(EMHC) and be part of a wonderful liturgical ministry.
Steve Kass, director of our Adult Faith Ministry, will beconducting the training session. Please contact Gisela Mooreat 973.835.5841, ext. 119 or email to [email protected] to register or if you have questions.
HOLD THE DATE!
Saturday, November 1912:30 PM in Downey Hall
One of the most enjoyable parts of my day is the morning drop-off of our St. Mary’s School students. It’s so refreshing and
energizing to see all these happy kids at 8:00 AM. It is also a greattime to chat with parents and teachers. It’s a great way to start theday. The kids are usually excited about one thing or another andlately the excitement is all about Halloween! The younger kids arevery excited about telling me what they will be for Halloween andwhat kinds of activities are planned for the day. Halloween willcertainly be observed at St. Mary’s! On Monday, October 31, at2:00 PM in the parking lot, there will be a Halloween Parade featuringthe students of St. Mary’s School. It promises to be great!
Once Halloween comes and goes, it seems like we get on the fasttrack to the holiday season. This year is no exception. Thanksgiv-ing will be here before you know it, and so once again this year weare having our annual turkey drive. Every year St. Mary’s FoodPantry distributes turkeys and all the Thanksgiving trimmings tothose who are in need. Please refer to the announcements in today’sbulletin for all the details. This is a great way to share Thanksgivingwith someone or a family who might otherwise not be able tocelebrate this great American feast. Thank you very much for yourgenerosity!
Last Sunday, Youth Ministry sponsored a college night for juniorsand seniors. Representatives from St. Bonaventure University andSiena College were here to talk to students about college and theopportunities that both our Franciscan colleges offer. If you missedthe college night or need more information, you can find bothschools online. St. Bonaventure University can be found atwww.sbu.edu and Siena College is at www.siena.edu.
Finally, this week we will celebrate two great feasts in the church:the Feast of All Saints on Tuesday and the Feast of All Souls onWednesday. These feasts offer us a wonderful opportunity to stayconnected with all the great women and men who have gone beforeus in the faith. All Saints celebrates the Communion of Saints,which binds all of us on earth with all the saints in heaven to formthe Mystical Body of Christ. All Souls Day keeps us connected toour friends and family members who have died and are praying forus in heaven. These two celebrations really are a great way toremind us that we are all connected, we are all one and that lifedoesn’t end, it changes. Please check the announcement in today’sbulletin for the mass schedule for these two days.
EMHC Training Session
Daily Readings for the Week
Sunday: Mal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12
Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40
Thursday: Rom 14:7-12; Lk 15:1-10
First Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8
First Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lk 16:9-15
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Food Pantry NEEDS
12 - 15 lb. Frozen Turkeys
for two Thanksgiving distributions
November 12 and November 19
Please bring your turkeys to the Parish Centeras soon as possible —
be sure to informthe person at the front desk.
Please help us to help those who needour assistance this Thanksgiving!
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Youth Ministry ison Facebook!
Log in and follow this link tobecome a fan:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Pompton-Lakes-NJ/St-Marys-Youth-Ministry/238620588507
Junior High
Senior HighIf you have any questions about the Senior High program, please contactJohn Darcey at 973.835.5594, ext. 117 or [email protected].
Register online for Junior High events at www.stmarys-pompton.organd click “Online Parish Program Registration.” Questions? ContactMary Ann at 974.835.5594, ext. 161 or [email protected].
If you have any questions or comments concerning theConfirmation Program, please contact Pat Newton at 973.835.5594,ext. 160 or [email protected].
Confirmation
Religious Education 6,7,8If you have any questions or comments concerning the ReligiousEducation 6,7,8 or Junior High programs, please contact Mary AnnWerner at 973.835.5594, ext. 161 or [email protected].
Movie Night—All high school students are welcome to attend.We meet in the basement of the Parish Youth Center from7:30 - 10:00 PM every Wednesday.
Calling all 7th Graders—If you have not registered your7th grader for Religious Education 7, please do so immediately.Register online at www.stmarys-pompton.org or pick up a registra-tion form at the Parish Center.
NURSING HOME BUDDIES—Needed for November 12!On the second Saturday during the months of October throughMay, we will spend an hour with the residents of Oak Ridge NursingHome and Lakeview Nursing Home making crafts, playing games andsharing good times! We meet in the dining room of the Youth Centerat 9:45 AM and return to St. Mary’s by 11:00 AM. Register online.
HOPE—Our next HOPE meeting is Thursday, November 3, from7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Parish Center.
NOVEMBER RETREAT TEAM MEETING—This Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center Upper Room .
HOPE—The next HOPE meeting is scheduled for Thursday,November 3, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome!
St. Mary’s High School Youth Basketball—All 9th-12thgrade boys are welcome to join in this fun, non-competitive,pick-up style basketball program starting early December. Gamesare played on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00. Sign up onlineat Youth Basketball. Evaluations on Thursday, November 3, andThursday, November 17, in St. Mary’s gym at 7:00 PM; all playersmust be evaluated. A parental permission form must be signed andhanded in at evaluations. No late sign-ups! Registration is $50 perplayer.
OPEN GYM—2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from October- April, 7:00-8:00 PM in St. Mary’s Gym. Please mark your calendar:November 8 & 22, December 6 (only), January 10 & 24, February21 (only), March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24. Come and play dodge-ball or basketball. Bring a game to play and hang out with friendsand meet new people.
There will be no Confirmation meetings:Sunday, October 30, or on all Saints Day, Tuesday, November 1Sunday, November 27, or Tuesday, November 29
Are you stumped for Christian Service Hours? Checkout the Confirmation webpage, SERVICE OPPS suggestions andremember you need to have your service pre-approved by Pat Newton.
PLEASE BRING YOUR BIBLES TO ALL CONFIRMATIONMEETINGS!
The next option in the Phase 2 Formation Journal isLessons and Carols being held in church on Sunday,December 11, at 3:00 PM. You can download a Formation Journalfrom the website.
Reminder for 6th Grade Religious Education: SpecialEvent this Sunday, October 30, for all 6th grade RE classes at7:30-8:45 PM in the Carnevale Center. Please drop and pick up yourchild at the Carnevale Center. No religious education classes onMonday, October 31.
St. Mary’s SchoolSemi-Annual Clothing Drive
Saturday, November 54:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday, November 6 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Mary’s Parking Lot
Items may include:
Usable and Wearable Clothing (men’s women’s & children’s)
Shoes and Accessories (handbags, belts, scarves, ties, hats, etc.)
Soft Household Items (bedding, curtains, tablecloths, towels, etc.)
Clean, Gently Used Stuffed Animals
Please place all items in black plastic garbage bags.
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CCDRegular Hours: Monday through Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PMClosed Friday
St. Mary’s School
St. Mary’s Home School AssociationAnnual Dinner/Tricky Tray
Tuesday, November 8 - 5:30 PMat the Bethwood
Dinner tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased byNovember 6. Seating is limited and no tickets will be sold
at the door. For tickets and other information, contact Paula at973.839.6322; tickets also available online: see Online Registra-tion on St. Mary’s homepage.
Advance raffle ticket sale—“Everything-you-need raffletickets package” is $50 and will be waiting for you at the door!Call Loriann at 973.432.4113; raffle tickets also available online:see Online Registration on St. Mary’s homepage.
Name:__________________________________________
Address:________________________________________
Phone Number:___________________________________
# Attending @$35 each:____________________________
Payment Enclosed:________________________________
Include names of people at your table (up to 10).
REGISTRATION FORM: Return to School Office or ParishCenter and mark envelope “Tricky Tray.”
Special Needs Ministry News
Judy Deak and her gang are scheduled to play at Our Lady of theValley in Wayne on Sunday, November 13, at 3:00 PM for the
next monthly Special Needs mass. Refreshments will follow. All arewelcome!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OURMINISTRY?
As our program grows, so does our need for teachers. We are still in need of a few more 1st grade teachers on
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:45 - 5:00 PM,from January through April.
We will train you, provide you with detailed lesson plans andall needed materials. If you are interested, please call Mrs.Banta at the Religious Education office, 973.835.7750.
St. Mary’s First
Advent ReflectionFor Both Women & Men
“““““Shaping Our JourneyShaping Our JourneyShaping Our JourneyShaping Our JourneyShaping Our JourneyThrough Advent:Through Advent:Through Advent:Through Advent:Through Advent:
Sacred Circles & Squares”Sacred Circles & Squares”Sacred Circles & Squares”Sacred Circles & Squares”Sacred Circles & Squares”
Brother Mickey O’Neill McGrath
Circle this date on your calendar!
Saturday, December 10, Downey HallFor a sneak preview, go to www.beestill.org
More details in next week’s bulletin.
Women’s & Men’s Spirituality Committee Presents
Bread and WineOffering Cards
Offering cards for the Bread and Wine for the Liturgyof the Eucharist are available at the Parish Center.
These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggesteddonation is $35.
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Adult Faith Formation
Prepared by the OFFICE OF DIVINE WORSHIP www.RomanMissalNewark.org
Excerpts of the people’s parts from the Roman Missal - Part 3 of 7On November 27, 2011, the English-speaking Catholic Church in the UnitedStates will begin using a new translation of the prayers that are used atMass. Please check the bulletin regularly for more information.
A New Sound to the Mass
• Saturday, November 5—"The Lamb's Supper"The second part of this reflection will examine the intimate linkbetween the heavenly visions in the Book of Revelation and howthey are mirrored in the Mass. Come to this presentation and youwill never look at liturgy in the same way again. Attendance at theOctober 8 session is not a prerequisite to attend this morning ofreflection. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion arestrongly encouraged to attend this morning of reflection. Pleaseregister for this program through St Mary’s online registration page:https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom. Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM (gather and coffee at 8:30AM) in Catherine Spina Hall.
• Thursday, November 17—“Mass Confusion:Understanding the New Roman Missal”
You have probably noticed by now that some of the words andprayers that are said during Mass will be changing on November 27.Come and find out about what is changing and the history andreasoning behind these changes. This final presentation will begiven by Steve Kass in Downey Hall on Thursday, November 17,from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Please register for this using St. Mary’s Onlineregistration page - https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom.
For the past few weeks, you’ve been reading in the bulletin aboutthe St. Mary’s chapter of the Franciscan Response to Fracking
Campaign and their trip to Trenton, which had been scheduled forOctober 21, the date the Delaware River Basin Commission hadscheduled a meeting. Last week, we learned that the Commissionhad postponed its meeting until November 21. So, the bus trip isstill on, just delayed for a month.
We are going to Trenton because of our concern that the Commissionmay vote to open the Delaware River watershed to hydraulicfracturing, or fracking, a controversial method of obtaining naturalgas from oil shale by pumping millions of gallons of water, hundredsof chemicals and sand thousands of feet below the earth’s surface.Throughout the country, where fracking has been used, groundwater has been contaminated, not only from the chemicals used infracking but also from the natural gas itself, in some cases makingtap water flammable. It is particularly important that the DelawareRiver watershed not be endangered, as it provides water to morethan 15 million people. The Holy Name Province has taken a strongstand against fracking because of its recognized threat to theenvironment, especially to drinking water.
If you would like to join the group from St. Mary’s for the trip toTrenton on November 21 (cost is $20), please contact Claire Furberat 973.513.9774. To learn more about the Franciscan Response toFracking Campaign here at St. Mary’s, please contact GerryO’Halloran at [email protected] or JackieSchramm at [email protected].
Franciscan Response to Fracking
New Date Set for Bus Trip to Trenton
Faith Direct
Every week our staff and volunteers give of their timeand talent opening and recording gifts made through
envelopes. Faith Direct saves St. Mary's Parish both timeand money so that we can turn our focus to serving ourcommunity. Sign up for eGiving today by picking up a form inthe church office or going to www.faithdirect.net and usingour church code: NJ23 to securely enroll online.
Thank you for your continued generous support of St. Mary'sParish.
God Bless You,
Preparation of the GiftsMay the Lord accept the sacrifice at your handsfor the praise and glory of his name,for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
Preface DialogPriest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.Priest: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up to the Lord.Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right and just.
SanctusHoly, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comesin the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.
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Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337
Dr. Mathilda Catarina, Clinical DirectorEmail: [email protected]
Peg Buczek, Administrative ManagerEmail: [email protected]
Gary V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Chairman
Pathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton AvenuePompton Lakes NJ 07442
Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688
Ministry News
The Parish Store has new hours!
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Miracle of Christmas—Tuesday, November 29. St. Mary’sActive Senior Ministry invites you to join us for this live performanceat Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Cost of $97 includestransportation, buffet lunch, show, snacks and water on bus; busleaves promptly at 8:30 AM. Call Ginger at 973.835.3586 for moreinformation or to sign up; checks should be made payable toSt. Mary’s Active Senior Ministry and mailed to Ginger Blodgett at1323 Ringwood Ave., Haskell NJ 07420. Don’t delay, program sellsout quickly!
The Parish Store, LLCReligious Articles & Gifts
322D Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes973.835.0009
The Parish Store has booklets available explaining theupcoming changes to the mass. We also have booklets of
the entire mass as well as books that explain the changes ingreater detail. Pricing for the booklets start at $1.95.
BOARD MEMBER REQUEST—Pathways Counselingis looking for people interested in donating time and talents to thePathways Board of Trustees. This will entail attending monthlymeetings approximately ten time a year and bringing new andexciting ideas for expanding the Center, including fundraising.Anyone interested, please call 973.835.6337 or [email protected] for an application.
Food Pantry—The amazing annual turkey race has begun!
In some ways our annual Thanksgiving turkey drive feels like a race(to me). We know that we need frozen turkeys early because ourfamilies will pick up on November 12 and November 19 in order tohave them before Thanksgiving Day. But we can't start asking forturkeys too soon or we'll have trouble storing them all. If you can beas generous as last year, we will again make it to the finish line - outof breath - but smiling.
Ideal for us, and many of our families, are the 12 to 15 lb. frozenturkeys. However, we accept all sizes, as we do have some largefamilies, and it's not always easy to get the smaller ones.
If delivering a turkey to us is difficult, and you'd prefer to donate asupermarket gift card for one, please feel free to doso—we're happyto do the shopping part.
What's needed now? Thanksgiving Day trimmings will soon beneeded: gravy, stuffing, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, etc. We'realso still in need of jelly.
Outreach—Buckets are at the doors of church this weekend tocollect loose change—no bills—to help the poor in our community.
Cars for Pathways Counseling
Would you like to donate the proceedsfrom the sale of your car to Pathways
Counseling Center on a tax-deductible basis?If so, please contact Peg Buczek at973.835.6337, ext. 202.
2011 Bishop’s Annual AppealSee the Face of Christ in Everyone
Thanks to your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal,Nazareth Village, our diocesan priests’ retirement residence in
Chester, is home to a number of our priests who have served parish-ioners of our Diocese for decades. At Nazareth Village, priests livein a community and assist parishes when they are able. Yoursupport of the 2011 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a wonderfulacknowledgment and recognition of the years of dedicated servicethese priests have given to Christ and his Church. Thank you foryour generosity!
St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes—Wednesday,November 16, 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM; join us for our ThanksgivingDinner at the Brownstone in Paterson. Cost of $20 (members), $23(non-members), includes transportation, full-course dinner (one-hour open bar, salad, pasta, turkey breast, pork loin, dessert) anddancing. Bus leaves from Pompton Lakes Municipal Building at11:00 AM. Contact Madeline Morse, 973.835.3344 to reserve space.
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How do I find a Stephen Minister?How do I find a Stephen Minister?How do I find a Stephen Minister?How do I find a Stephen Minister?How do I find a Stephen Minister?For you or someone you know, simply…• Call Beverly Delleart, Director of Stephen Ministry, 973.835.0374, Ext. 113• Speak with one of our Friars or Staff members• Call our Church Receptionist, 973.835.0374.
Your inquiry will always be attended to and handled confidentially.
This ministry is provided on a no-fee basis for our community.
What Kind of Man Would ReceiveWhat Kind of Man Would ReceiveWhat Kind of Man Would ReceiveWhat Kind of Man Would ReceiveWhat Kind of Man Would Receivethe Care of a Stephen Minister?the Care of a Stephen Minister?the Care of a Stephen Minister?the Care of a Stephen Minister?the Care of a Stephen Minister?
** A man like ADAM, who was cut off from all that gave meaning
to life and needed someone to remind him of God’s promise.
** A man like NOAH, who witnessed the destruction of every-
thing around him and needed someone to wait with him for a new day.
** A man like ABRAHAM, who had to leave everything he knew
and loved behind him and needed someone to journey with him to
a new life.
** A man like MOSES, who faced great opposition and needed a
companion to support him and speak on his behalf.
** A man like DAVID, who grieved the death of a wayward child
and needed a shepherd’s care.
** A man like ELIJAH, who thought he was all alone and needed
a still small voice to encourage him.
** A man like JOB, who lost everything and needed someone to
silently endure his pain with him.
** A man like PETER, who found himself in over his head andneeded the strong hand of a faithful friend.
** A man like PAUL, who knew the unending distress of a thornin the flesh and needed someone to rejoice when he rejoiced andto weep when he wept.
** A man like JESUS, who knew intense disappointment, sor-row, grief, rejection, and loneliness and needed an angel of God tominister to him.
** A man like YOU, who is looking for someone to “be there” foryou and be a Christian presence amid the struggles of life.
St. Mary’s
Our Stephen Ministers enter into confidential, one-to-one relationships...man with man, woman with woman… where they will listen, pray, extendacceptance, encourage, and provide distinctively Christian care.