And Para - St Marys School … · Jan’et Sulpizi, Maria Reciniello, Loretta K., Michael Sparano, Bob Manegold, Donna Maino, Fr. John Aherne, Angie Destito, Emma PopMaier, Jerry

Saint Mary’s Church 17 Pompton Ave.

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Telephone: 973-835-0374

Fax: 973.835.8173

Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.org

E-Mail: [email protected]

All are Welcome!

Mass Schedule And Para-Liturgy Services (PLS)

MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church)

MOST WEDNESDAYS SCHOOL MASS—8:30 AM (Church—All are Welcome!)

SATURDAY—9:00 AM (PLS) [Prayer Room] Reconciliation—4:30-5:00 PM Saturdays [Church]

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 [St. Clare Hall] 10:30 AM—Family Liturgy [St. Clare Hall - Interpreted for the deaf/

hard of hearing]

August 4, 2019

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Contact Us

TO CONTACT PARISH OFFICE: 973.835.0374

ADULT FAITH Fr. Larry Hayes, OFM, x 702 [email protected] BUSINESS & OPERATIONS, 973.835.5841 Carol Scala - Director x190 [email protected] Connie Maritato-Business Office x120 [email protected] Kathy Hickey- Business Office x169 [email protected] Mike Cunningham- Director of IT and Critical Infrastructure, x107 [email protected] Jill Whitney-Controller- x122 [email protected] Debbie Yodice-Business Office x191 [email protected] DEACON - 973.835.0374 Thomas Kimak [email protected] FOOD PANTRY - 973.831.4442 [email protected] HISPANIC MINISTRY Milagros Anto - 973.835.0374, x 703 [email protected] LOCAL YOUTH PROTECTION/SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Debbie Borroto -Rel. Ed. Administrative Asst., x130 [email protected] MAINTENANCE - 973-768-1544 Phillip Epstein, Director [email protected] Hayk Allahverdi , Gareth Tarlo MUSIC MINISTRY - 973.835.0374 Craig & Dorothy Limey, Dir., x158 [email protected] Carrie Stewart - Accompanist, x192 [email protected] PASTOR Fr. Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta OFM - x708 [email protected] P A R O C H I A L V I C A R S Fr. John Aherne, OFM, x139 [email protected] Fr. Larry Hayes, OFM, x702 [email protected] Fr. Emerson Rodriguez, OFM, x155 [email protected] R.C.I.A. Stephen Kass, Director - 973.879.3102 [email protected] Keith Orotosky -973.476.4398 [email protected] RECEPTIONISTS - 973.835.0374 June Abene, Marissa Diaz (bi-lingual) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/FAITH FORMATION - 973.835.7750 Heather Schnaars– Director x102 [email protected] Debbie Borroto -Rel. Ed. Administrative Asst., x130 [email protected] Patricia Newton, Grades 7 & 8 , x160 [email protected] SCHOOL - 973.835.2010 Heather Schnaars, Interim Principal, x 129 [email protected] Mary Anne Smith - Admin. Ass’t, x125 [email protected] SOUP KITCHEN - Patricia Brady - 973.839.2896 [email protected] SPIRTIUAL DIRECTION– Please contact any of the Friars STEPHEN MINISTRY Fr. John Aherne, OFM, x139 [email protected] Mary Lovely, x113 [email protected] SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY Marie Cioletti, Interim Coordinator of Special Needs Ministry x181 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY - 973.835.5594 Jennifer Ferraioli, Director., x103 [email protected] Patricia Newton, Confirmation, x160 [email protected] Lindsay Bednarz, High School, x117 [email protected]

Weekly Calendar

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE MON—August 5 AA Step Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center Parents’ Support Group 6:30 PM Carnevale Center Medical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale Center

TUES—August 6 AA Book Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center Centering Prayer 6:45 PM Carnevale Center NA Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale Center Naranon Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

WED—August 7 Hispanic Youth Group 6:00 PM Carnevale Center Shawl Ministry 7:00 PM Carnevale Center

THURS—August 8 Youth Ministry Peer Training 9:00 AM Carnevale Center AA Men’s Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center Knights of Columbus Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

FRI—August 9 Women’s AA Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center AA - Hispanic Group (En español) 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

Church Hall Closing for Renovations

The Church Hall, including the kitchen, will be

closed for urgent renovations from Monday, July

15 to Friday, August 30. We appreciate your

generosity, support and understanding. We are

sorry for the inconveniences this will cause.

Offering cards for the Bread and Wine for the Liturgy of the Eucharist are available at the Parish Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $35.

Offering cards for Altar Flowers are available at the Parish Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $50.

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Eucharistic Celebrations Para-Liturgical Services (PLS)

MONDAY August 5 7: 30 AM † Arthur Rottmund † Declan McGuigan † Dr. Leon Lucyk † Kirk Lucyk † Mary Ungemach † Sergio Noe Constanza TUESDAY August 6 7:30 AM † Mary Ungemach Souls in Purgatory WEDNESDAY August 7 7:30 AM Souls in Purgatory THURSDAY August 8 7:30 AM † George & Catherine Conroy Souls in Purgatory FRIDAY August 9 7:30 AM † Marie Housman (3rd Ann.) SATURDAY August 10 9:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention C-Celebrant — H-Homilist SATURDAY August 10 5:00 PM † James Russell C/H-Fr. Gonzalo † Filomena Malanga 7:00 PM † Eduardo Sese C/H-Fr. Gonzalo SUNDAY August 11 7:30 AM † Francis & Lucille Marshall C/H-Fr. Emerson L Angie Destito 9:00 AM † Pasquale Taranto C/H-Fr. Larry 9:00 AM Special Intention Spanish Mass C/H-Fr. Gonzalo 10:30 AM † Mary Ungemach C/H-Fr. Larry 10:30 AM Special Intention Family Liturgy (Interpreted for the deaf/hard of hearing) C/H-Fr. Gonzalo 12:00 PM † Mario Tondo C/H-Fr. Larry † Anthony Vaccarino, Sr. † Mary Ungemach † Teresa DeMarco 5:00 PM Special Intention C/H-Fr. Larry

Through the waters of Baptism we welcome into our Community:

Rosie Lucarelli, Gemma Love, Joziah Cachola, Finnegan Cooper, Asher Romano, Reagan Pollaro, Logan Hernandez

All those who are sick: Randy Rubestello, Andy Glatz, Kim Ahearn, Tom Adair,

Steve Grecco, David Grecco, Ron Wilson, Dottie Chesney, Keith, Chris R, , Patrick Falco, Lucia Innocent, Grace & Ed

McVey, Carole Hook, Marilynn Lane, Kathleen Murphy, Frank Cortese, Bonnie Farbstein, Rich Kuzony, Elizabeth

Manna, Jan’et Carlos, Joe Fernicola. Thomas McKenzie, Bernice Staudinger, Patricia Forest, Rita, Michael Fattorusso, Jan’et Sulpizi, Maria Reciniello, Loretta K., Michael

Sparano, Bob Manegold, Donna Maino, Fr. John Aherne, Angie Destito, Emma PopMaier, Jerry Foray

Please note: to add a loved one to the prayer list, please call

the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 - names for healing will be listed for 30 days.

All those who are serving in harm’s way:

Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, PFC Nathan Hunt, CMCN Michael LeTennier, Joseph P. Roberts, MCS, PFC Sean Jennings, SPC Sean J. Carey, SGT Ryan Cronin, Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO, David Welsh, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy SO, LTJG Brian Schoenig, LCpl Michael Formisano III, SSG Kevin Carey, SPC Brian R. Sudol, CSM Robert Hammerle, Sgt. Mark Ashley, SGT Ryan J. Heppel, SPC Dean V. Lucas, LCpl Michael Vignuli, LCpl Steven John Martinelli, Major Daniel J. Ciccarelli, HM Jaeson Henderson, Jake Shovlowsky, Cpl Justyn Shovlowsky, 1st LT. Austin Canning, 1st LT Joseph Sameski, 1st LT Thomas Sameski, Tyler DeVito, Petty Officer 3rd Class, Cpl. Brandon Agudelo, DS Tiffany Thumann, 2nd LT Matthew R. Brice, LT. Zak-id Gamarra, TSSgt. Scott Miller, 1st Lt. Alyson Garino, Capt. Krystal Thumann, ENS Ryan M. Hackett, Brian Hansen, Uii, Cpl F. S. Raza, Sean Flanagan, 2nd Lt. Matthew W. D’Amico, USMC Second Lt. Matthew Wildiamico, USMG; Lt. 1st Thomas Seneski; Sgt. Anthony W. Gabriel; Brian Hansen, Sgt. Ashlee Quigley, Col. Stephen McKenzie

Please Pray for:

The Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of Lynn Schellick from Cynthia & Pete De Rosa

The Friar’s Desk

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Dear Saint Mary’s Family, May the Lord give you peace! I am happy to report that in the two months since we launched our Annual Fund, we have raised $129,160 in total pledges of which we have received $101,375 so far. To date, 517 families have made a gift toward our goal of $325,000. If you have not yet contributed to this year’s Annual Fund, I urge you to do so now. I would love to count you among those donors in my next report! This annual fund is vital to the operation of the parish and our build-ing of God’s Kingdom at Saint Mary’s. Without the income from the Annual Fund we cannot sustain the activities and ministries of our parish. If you've never made a gift to the Annual Fund, or if it's been a while since your last gift, may I ask that you consider a gift of $100 or more this year. Each year I am amazed and humbled by the commitment that you and people like you make to St. Mary's. Once again, thank you for your generosity. I hope I can count on you to support this year's Annual Fund. Thanks for all you do for us and be assured of my prayers and the prayers of all the friars for you and your loved ones. Your brother and servant in Christ, in the spirit of Francis of Assisi, Fr. Gonzalo

Annual Fund 2019 Helping our ministries continue our Christian and

Franciscan Mission

Fr. Gonzalo, I would like to help Saint Mary’s reach its

goal. Please accept my gift of:

___$5000___$1000 ___$500____$250 ___$100 $____Other

___ Cash

___ Check Please make payable to St Mary’s Church

___ Monthly donations paid over ____months

(Monthly reminders will be sent)

___Faith Direct www.faithdirect.net Church code NJ23

___ Onetime online payment at www.stmarys-pompton.org

Name__________________________________________

Address________________________________________

Annual Fund

On this Sunday, the Evangelist Luke presents us the parable of the Rich Fool. The occasion for this parable is when Jesus is asked to persuade a brother to divide the inheritance, but Jesus rejects the role of judge and exhorts the crowd to guard against all greed or desire for what we don’t have. One important thing we notice throughout the Gospels is that when people approach Jesus for decision on some issue, He often redirects the focus to them. That is, look to themselves first.

This parable tells us about a rich man that plans to take care of his own needs and to protect and enjoy his good fortune. While planning, his life takes a sudden turn when his life is demanded by God. At the end of the parable, God leaves us with the intriguing question: ”the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’ Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God”.

As for the teachings of the parable, first of all, it is about the death of an individual and God’s verdict that the man is a fool. Who are the fool? Those who act without God or without wisdom concerning the possibility of destruction. Those who trust in wealth and material possessions for life and security. Those who are self-centered and inattentive to the needs of others. Those who are not rich to what matter to God. Second, it underscores that life is uncertain and fragile since our lives can take dramatic turns at any moment. Third, we have little control over our lives, despite what we think. Fourth, the parable questions us about the meaning of life by warning us against thinking that life consists in abundance of possessions or stuff.

On the other hand, to have possessions are not the fault in the story, but what use we make of them. This is determined by the focus of our lives and in what we trust. In that case, we don’t have to be wealthy to be like the rich fool since we can be driven by greed and focused on things instead of God.

In short, the parable calls us to be rich in what matters to God and to his kingdom among us: “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Mt 6:33). What’s more we are invited to asks ourselves: where our real happiness lies? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Mt 6:21).

En nuestra parábola de Lucas, más que cualquier otra cosa, Jesús quiere que miremos dentro de nuestro corazón porque él nos señalará donde está nuestro verdadero tesoro. ¿Hemos conseguido ya nuestro tesoro? ¿Dónde reside nuestra verdadera felicidad? ¿Dónde o en quién ponemos toda nuestra seguridad?

Jesús nos advierte que el peligro de la búsqueda de posesiones es que nos vuelva insensible a la presencia de los demás y sus necesidades. La codicia, por tanto, crea

una distorsión acerca de lo que es la vida y el sentido que estamos llamados a darle como discípulos de aquél que vino entregar su vida como servicio de amor de Dios Padre a los hombres. De modo que, estamos llamados a vivir y practicar la solidaridad, la generosidad y el servicio como estilo de vida de los seguidores de Jesús. Por otro lado, la definición de vida no la encontramos en los objetos o cosas, sino en las relaciones, especialmente con Dios y en la construcción de su reino de fraternidad universal. Por ende, el definir la vida en términos de cosas es la inversión definitiva de la criatura que sirve a la creación e ignorando al Creador (Rm 1, 18–32).

Fr. Emerson

(Continued next column)

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Adult Faith Formation: Bible Study Acts of the Apostles

Join with parishioners and Fr. Larry for an eight-week study of the Acts of the Apostles. We will use the commentary by William S. Kurz, SJ (Acts of the Apostles, Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, Baker Academic, 2013). We will meet on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Carnevale Center, beginning on September 9. Since there will be no meeting on October 21, the study will conclude on November 4. All are welcome. No prior Bible study required.

Please register by September 2 at the Parish Office

or on line at https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/

custom/evtregistration.php?ProgID=488

Donation for this Bible study is $20 payable to St.

Mary’s Church.

Employment Opportunities

FACULTY OPENINGS

Saint Mary's School, a Pre-School to Grade 8 school located in Pompton Lakes, For the 2019-2020 school year we are hiring:

Part -time (2 days a week) Technology Teacher

Part -time (2 days a week) Music Teacher

Part -time (mornings-5 days a week) Mathematics Teacher

Please send resume to Mrs. Heather E. Schnaars, Interim Principal, at [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION -Grades 1-6 (Full Time)

The Director of Religious Education Grades 1-6 administrates a parish catechetical program and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation of catechetical ministry. Qualified applicants should send resume to Fr. Gonzalo de Jesus Torres-Acosta, OFM, Pastor, at [email protected]

Is God calling you to be a Franciscan friar?

To learn more about the Franciscans, visit us online

at BeAFranciscan.org or contact our vocation

ministry team at 646-473-0265.

The Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province

COMMUNITY | SERVICE | PRAYER

#BeAFranciscan

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Confirmation & Religious Education Grades 7-8

HIGH SCHOOL

http://www.facebook.com/stmarysym

https://twitter.com/#!/stmarysym

INSTAGRAM: stmarysym

Director: Jennifer Ferraioli- 973.835.5594 ext. 103

[email protected]

Confirmation and Religions Education 7 & 8:

Pat Newton- 973.835.5594 ext. 160

[email protected]

High School: Lindsay Bednarz- 973.835.5594 ext. 117

[email protected]

To register for any Youth Ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?

CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

Daily Readings for the Week Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday: Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21 Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21

Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt

15:21-28 Thursday: Nm 20:1-13; Mt 16:13-23

Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26

FaithDirect To enroll in FaithDirect, either go towww.faithdirect.net

or call 866.507.8757. St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23. Thank you for your support!

REGISTRATION is open for Confirmation and Religious Education grades 7-8 until August 31. You can register after that date by coming into the Youth Ministry office but our Early Bird special saving of $25.00 will be ended.

There will be a LEADER MEETING FOR FALL CATECHISTS on Sunday, September 8. All leader materials and lessons will be reviewed and distributed at this meeting. Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for prayer, refreshments and enlightenment in the Alma Banta room of the Carnevale Center!

• 8th catechists meeting 5:00-6:00PM

• Phase 2 Confirmation leader meeting 6:30-7:30PM

STUDENT MEETINGS WILL START THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15. The first meetings will be a parent/child meeting.

Will you be entering Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year in Fall 2019? Do you like to go on retreats? Do you like to share your faith with others? Do you want to get more involved with planning Youth Ministry events? Well, the St. Mary’s Youth Ministry would like to invite you to become part of our 2019 Peer Ministry TEAM. This training is required for all NEW and RETURNING Peer Ministers! Just ONE SESSION LEFT on August 8 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM!! Sign up online under “Peer Ministry Training 2019.” Can’t wait to see you there!!

Please contact Lindsay with any questions or for more information at (973) 835-5594, ext. 117 or [email protected].

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St. Mary’s School

Religious Education/Faith Formation Grades 1-8

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed Friday

Heather Schnaars, Director 973-835-7750, ext. 102

[email protected]

For REFF information, go to

www.stmarys-pompton.org

(under Ministries - Religious Education)

Registration opened Monday, June 3.

Grade 1 and new students: must register in person

during office hours at the Religious Education

office. Please bring a copy of your child’s baptismal

certificate that is required for registration. If your child

was baptized at St. Mary’s, please call and request a copy

through the parish office.

Returning students : can register online or come to the Religious Education office.

Dear St. Mary’s Family, I am happy to announce that Mrs. Heather Schnaars will be our new Interim School Principal for the 2019/2020 school year. Mrs. Schnaars brings a wealth of experience to the position as she has served in the Principal capacity for the Archdiocese of Newark for over 6 years. In addition, Mrs. Schnaars has served our parish and school in various capacities including teaching music, as a classroom aide and most recently as Director of Religious Education, educating over 1350 children. In all these positions, she has been a faithful servant to the parish. She has demonstrated both leadership and the ability to handle any challenge that she was presented with. Mrs. Schnaars and I will co-coordinate all activities for our Religious Education Ministry - Grades 1 to 6 for the month of August, until a new director is named. Moving forward, we will begin a search for a permanent School Principal. Mrs. Schnaars will be considered for this position as well. I am very grateful to Mrs. La Salle for her many years of dedication to our school. She will be remembered for her caring compassion and love for our children. I feel confident that the school is in great hands under Mrs. Schnaars direction. Please join me in welcoming her to her new position. Your brother and servant in Christ, in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, Fr. Gonzalo de Jesus Torres-Acosta, OFM Pastor

St. Mary’s School 2019 Car Raffle Winners

Car: Renee Cahill

Shop Rite gift Card: Deisy Almazan

Amazon Gift Card: Juan Landrow

Target Gift Card: Adam Joran

We thank all the family volunteers from parents to children who sacrificed hours and hours to make the car raffle a success. Many people helped but a few need special calling out. Karin Nixon above all else was instrumental in getting the car raffle done and deserves special recognition. Peter Bankuti, Mrs. LaSalle, Mrs. Smith the HSA Board, Phil and Michelle Epstein, Wizard Printing and Crestmont Toyota.

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Food Pantry News What’s Needed Now:

At this time, we now NEED paper or plastic bags.

When donating food, check the expiration dates. Outdated food must be thrown out!

Donations for our Food Pantry; we can only accept donations of food, “full-sized” toiletries, paper products and household cleaning products. We cannot accept any other items.

The targeted food drive is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The box truck is parked in the parking lot for your

donations.

Thank you for your very generous response to July’s targeted

food drive. Many families are eating well this summer thanks

to YOUR generosity.

Targeted Drive: August 10-11 Toilet paper, Cereal [please no Cheerios or Raisin Bran], Pasta, Laundry detergent, Paper towels, Cleaning supplies, Bar soap, Shelf stable whole milk, Pasta and Rice sides, Manwich, Tooth brushes, Brownie mix

Coffee: regular, decaf, instant, Pasta, Dish detergent, Tea, Manwich, Cereal [Please no

cheerios or Raisin Bran], Pudding cups, Fruit cups, Jello cups, Full size cookies and crackers, Cake

frosting, Spam, Relish, Bread crumbs, Toilet paper, Mayo, Ramen noodles, Brownie mix

Welcome to LGBTQ Catholics—PRAY — SERVE —

GIVE All are welcome! The group is a community of

LGBTQ persons, their friends, families, and allies that

explores their Catholic faith and grows in hope with one

another through prayer, sacraments, community and service.

Ministry Contact: Fr. John Aherne, OFM

[email protected]

Centering Prayer - Prayer in Secret- In Matthew 6:6, Jesus

invites us to pray with the following words: “But when you

pray, go to your private room, close the door and pray to your

Father in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay

you.” We invite you to join us and learn about and experience

Centering Prayer. We meet Tuesday evenings in the Carnevale

Center Library. For more information, please contact Joan

Marosits at 201.247.6368 or [email protected].

Deaf / Hard of Hearing—Beverly Mather, who interprets the

mass for our deaf / hard of hearing communities at the family

liturgy, is available to bring communion to those who are deaf /

hard of hearing and homebound. Please email Beverly at

[email protected].

SOUP KITCHEN– Help is needed for the August 17 Soup Kitchen. Pease call or email Pat Brady 973-839-2896. [email protected]

Emmaus Catholic Men’s Fellowship - All men are invited!!

Our Fellowship is an informal gathering where Scripture read-

ings from upcoming Sunday Masses are used for conversation

about everyday issues and challenges for men living from a

Christian perspective. We gather on the 1st, 3rd and 5th

Saturday mornings from 7:30 -8:30 AM in the library of the

Youth Center. Our gatherings have been described as spiritual

gymnastics” and “a mini retreat.” Men come and go as their

schedules permit and are always welcome! Contact Stanley at

[email protected](201.370.5416)

or Ken at [email protected] (908.235.9984).

St. Mary’s Food Pantry cannot accept donations of clothing.

Hearts & Hands Crocheting & Knitting Ministry -Volunteers of various ability (beginners to experienced) gather once a month where we are “stitching with love” baby items of hats, blankets, booties,…for babies in Baptismal Aftercare and Franciscan missions with patterns, yarn, and free lessons provided. All are welcome! We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Carnevale Center in the Assisi Room from 10:00AM-11:30AM. Ministry contact: Mary Lenoir at 973-725-3178.

School Supplies

School supplies collected by the Youth Ministry program will be distributed by the St. Mary’s Food Pantry ministry to families with limited resources for their children at the St. Mary’s Youth Ministry Center, 17 Pompton Avenue, on Saturday, August 17 and Saturday, August 24 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. (Please arrive by 3:00 PM). Items available, along with quantities each family may take, are dependent on donations that have been received.

St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes – Join us on a trip to The Jefferson House, Lake Hopatcong, NJ on Wednesday, August 28 for a “Hawaiian Luau”. Lunch includes drinks, Teriyaki pork loin, Hawaiian ham, coconut chicken, Polynesian ravioli, dessert. Optional boat tour of lake. Bus leaves Pompton Lakes 9:30 AM. Cost $35. Call Madeline Morse 973-835-3344 or Jo Usinowicz 973-616-0980.

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Medical Assistance Program Provides both a weekly Medical Assistance Program for the uninsured or

underinsured in our community on Monday evenings and a monthly Blood Pressure Screening for the parishioners of St.

Mary’s Parish. Ministry Contact: Rita Kelly 973-835-0374 Ext. 167

Music Ministry Music Ministry strives to enhance all our liturgies with songs that help inspire praise and prayer. We are blessed to have opportunities for all: Music Together (ages 0-5), Children's Choir(K-5), Youth Band (6-12) and two choirs for Adults. Ministry Contact: Dorothy & Craig Limey, [email protected] Knights of Columbus Council 3801 The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization of Catholic men committed to helping those less fortunate through charitable work. Ministry Contact: Keith Ahearn, Grand Knight, [email protected] Women’s Cornerstone Cornerstone Women support each woman through stages of her own personal spiritual journey, minister to her unique and personal needs in order that she may lead a fuller, freer life, encourage her to reach others in her community, and celebrate and share our life in Christ together. Ministry Contact: Terri Praschak [email protected] Women of Prayer & Spirit Women of all ages gather monthly for spiritual enrichment and life-giving fellowship through our prayer circle, music, and sharing inspired by reflection with Christian writings. Ministry Contact: Jean Barkovitz , [email protected] Special Needs Ministry Provides recreation, education and preparation for Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation for individuals with special needs. Ministry Contact: Marie Cioletti, [email protected] Journey With Cancer Stephen Ministers with advanced training and ongoing education engage in the Pastoral Ministry of emotional and spiritual companionship, compassionate hope, and community resources as they serve those preparing for treatment, in treatment, or post treatment and their families and caregivers; no-fee basis. Ministry Contact: Mary Lovely, [email protected] Good Works Gang Service Projects Parishioners helping parishioners where volunteers share their skills, join together for a few hours of a weekday or weekend, complete a one-time service project, and meet new friends! Ministry Contact: Ron Rauschart, [email protected] Parent’s Support Group A non-profit group that helps parents understand the disease of addiction and with changed attitudes and responses help get their child (12 to 50) into recovery. Ministry Contact: Joan 201-681-1030 or Mary Beth 973-919-3145

Adult Faith Formation Periodic workshops and presentations to enrich our understanding of the Catholic faith and to stimulate ac-tive discipleship of Jesus Christ. Ministry Contact: Fr. Larry Hayes, [email protected] English Language Learning ELL provides classes to adult immigrants from various backgrounds (non-denominational) and countries on Mondays and Wednesdays during the school year. Classes provide immigrants an opportunity to learn to speak, comprehend, read and write English, as well as learn about our history and customs. Ministry Contact: George Dean, [email protected] Hospital, Nursing Home and Home-bound Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers that take communion to local Hospital and Nursing Homes to those who are homebound. Ministry Contact: Jennifer & Karen Niemann, [email protected] , [email protected]

RCIA The process for adults to be fully received into the Roman

Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of initiation –

Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. RCIA is a faith formation

process where a small adult faith community is formed and guided

on their spiritual journey with dedicated RCIA team members.

Ministry Contact: Keith Orotosky, [email protected]

St. Mary's Active Senior Ministry This Senior group offers a friendly and informative atmosphere through bi-monthly meetings with a variety of speakers, and entertaining trips, while reaching out to help St Mary's Food Pantry, and by donating items to our troops, assisting veteran's with their projects, as well as law enforcement programs. Ministry Contact: RoseAnn Estep, 973-986-4899.

Baptismal Aftercare Volunteer bakers, assemblers, and deliverers extend the parish’s love for our new parents with recently baptized children by surprising them with gift packages of prayers, home-baked goodies, care booklets and hand-stitched baby items. Ministry Contact: Karen Niemann, [email protected] Food Pantry The Pantry helps to feed individuals with very limited resources, whereby food (non-perishable and frozen) is distributed at our site to pantry members one time per month. Ministry Contact: Ken Weinheimer, [email protected] Church Ambiance Ministry Come to church once a week to keep our church well maintained so visitors have a pleasant experience. Ministry Contact: Bernadette Nolan, [email protected] Purificators Volunteers that wash and iron the purificators for Masses. Ministry Contact: Gina Berardi, [email protected] Carnival Committee Committee members coordinate our annual parish fundraiser that brings together our community with rides, great food, awesome music and fel-lowship. Ministry Contact: Phil Epstein, [email protected]

Prayer Shawl Ministry Beautiful and blessed prayers shawls are available for those in need of prayers and sup-port. They are

available at the Parish Center. Ministry Contacts: Jackie D'Amico, [email protected],

Lisa Amatulli, 973-865-2406

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Sharing God’s Love & Hope – Growing Together in Faith Christ Caring for People through People

Stephen Ministries is a worldwide organization represented in 13,107 churches in all 50 states and 30 countries.

There are over 600,000 trained Stephen Ministers providing care to millions of people.

St. Mary’s Stephen Ministry has trained and commissioned over 75 of our Parishioners who have cared for nearly

200 people during the past nine years – providing confidential, Christ-centered care to those who are going through a

tough time in their lives.

MEN OF ST. MARYS: Are you a good listener? Do you have the gift of compassion? Is God Calling You to Service? Are you seeking to Grow in your Faith? Call to explore our Christian Caregiving Ministry Bill Moen @ 201-841-3141

Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of Mine, you did for Me. – Matthew 25:40

St. Mary’s offers Gluten-Free/Low-Gluten Hosts

Please alert an Usher or Eucharistic Minister before Mass if you would like to receive a gluten-free/low-gluten host. We will make sure that the priest has one available for you. These hosts are in compliance with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.

Memorial Vigil Lights

There are a few Memorial Vigil Lights available. The cost for a vigil light is $100; it will stay lit for one year. If you are interested in a vigil light in memory of a loved one, please stop at the Parish Office and fill out a request form.

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Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. 16 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

973.835.6337 - Fax: 973.616.4688

Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical Director Carol Kemmerer Email: [email protected] Gary V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice President Website: www.pathwayscounseling.org

We offer quality and affordable mental health counsel-ing. Our doors are always open to those in need of counsel, working with you to create a healthier life one person, one couple, one family at a time.

“Like us” on Facebook!

Pathways Counseling Center’s

12th Annual Golf Outing

When: August 12

Time: 7:30 AM –4:00 PM

9:00 AM– Shootgun Start

Where: Black Bear Golf Club, Franklin, NJ

Event Sponsor: Benefit Solutions (Gary Cupo) Fairfield

NJ

Cost: $150 (Includes: Golf fee, free range balls, gift bag, full breakfast and Barbeque Buffet, contests, raffles, prizes, door prizes and Awards)

Hole in One Contests wins 2019 Subaru

Sponsored by Wayne Subaru

$10,000 Putting Contest

Sponsors:

$ 150 Individual Hole Sponsor $ 750 Corporate Sponsor Includes 4 Golfers $1,000 Bronze $2,000 Silver $3,000 Gold

For more information please contact Tina Pergola at 973-808-2888 ext. 210

All Proceeds Donated to Pathways Counseling Center

Support St. Mary’s Parish through AmazonSmile!

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support St. Mary’s Parish through your amazon purchases, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization—in this case, St. Mary’s Parish!

Simply go to www.amazonsmile.com, select “Our Lady of the Assumption” in Pompton Lakes as your charity, and shop away. A portion of your purchases gets donated to us. For more information, please contact amazonsmile.com, or email Kathy Hickey at [email protected]

Last Chance to Purchase

The Giants and The Jets

Raffle Tickets

Two seasons tickets to the GIANTS

&

Two season tickets to the JETS

Tickets are available at the Parish Office this Sunday and Monday only.

Deadline to purchase and hand in tickets is August 5 at 4:00 PM.

Our Special Needs Ministry provides religious education, recreational and

educational activities and opportunities for socialization to over 300 people (children

and adults).

Giants/Jets Drawing: Monday, August 5, 7:00 PM

at the Parish Office

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Ministerio Hispano de Santa María

Bautismos en español - Requisitos: Certificado de

Nacimiento del(a) niño(a), padrinos y asistir a una clase

antes de la celebración del Sacramento (padres y

padrinos). Las clases se dictan en el Centro Carnevale

(10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442).

Información: Milagros Anto, Padre Emerson o

Padre Gonzalo. Si desea bautizar su hijo(a) en inglés

debe asistir a una clase y llamar a Connie Maritato

973.835.5841, ext 120.

Catequesis/Preparación para la Primera Comunión

en español - Este programa consiste de 2 años de

preparación de septiembre a junio. Las clases son los

martes a las 6:00 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10

Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442).

Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo y tener entre 8 a 13

años de edad. Nuestra directora es Angelina Nuci.

Colabora como catequista en este programa Belinda

Orellano- Rojas. Información: Angelina Nuci

(973.866.8431) [email protected]. Si desea que

su hijo(a) se prepare en inglés debe comunicarse con la

señora Debbie Borroto encargada del programa de

Educación Religiosa de nuestra parroquia, al tel

973.835.7750, ext 102(La Sra. Debbie también habla

español)

Preparación para la Confirmación en español - Este

programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de

septiembre a junio. Es un camino juvenil muy

interesante y una oportunidad para crecer en la Fe

Católica. Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo, certeza de

que ha hecho la Primera Comunión, padrinos y estar

cursando la escuela secundaria. Las clases son los

miércoles a las 7:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10

Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Nuestra

directora es Milagros Anto. Información: Milagros

Anto. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare para la

Confirmación en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora

Pat Newton, la Coordinadora Parroquial de

Confirmación, at 973.835.5594 ext 160

([email protected])

Preparación Matrimonial en español - Les invitamos

a HABLAR CON EL SACERDOTE, para

acompañarlos en su decisión libre y madura. Esto evita

trámites, tiempo y gastos innecesarios. Los requisitos

son diferentes dependiendo de la situación de cada

pareja. Información: Padre Emerson o Milagros Anto.

Ministerio de Proclamadores de la Palabra. Por favor

comunicarse con Lourdes Huerta (973.270.3453) o Judith

Navarro (862.579.0037). Este Ministerio se reúne los

segundos y cuartos lunes de 7:30pm a 9:30pm de cada

mes en el salón #201 del Centro Carnevale.

Visita y Sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos.- Los enfermos necesitan ser acompañados por su familia. La Iglesia es una Gran Familia. Permítanos organizar la visita semanal, para acompañar, dialogar, escuchar, compartir un tiempo con el enfermo o el adulto mayor que ya no puede venir solo a la Eucaristía. Por favor comunicarse con el Padre Emerson o Milagros Anto.

Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Confesión)—En el

año realizamos varias jornadas de Reconciliación

(Confesión), especialmente en Cuaresma y Adviento.

Todos los sábados a las 4:30 PM un sacerdote está

disponible en el confesionario de la iglesia principal para

escuchar su Confesión en inglés. Si desea confesarse en

español, por favor hacer una cita con el Padre Gonzalo,

Padre Emerson o Padre Larry.

COMEDOR COMUNITARIO (SOUP KITCHEN)-

Se necesitan voluntarios para servir en el COMEDOR

COMUNITARIO de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Jersey City, una vez al mes; es el TERCER SABADO

DE CADA MES. Es una gran oportunidad para brindar nuestra compañía y un plato de comida a personas, incluidos muchos niños, que están pasando por un momento difícil. Informes con el Padre Gonzalo o por favor enviar un correo electrónico directamente a: Pat Brady [email protected]; o también pueden llamar a la Sra. Dolly López al 973 835 1139 (la Sra. Dolly habla español)

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA)- El propósito primario de RICA es la iniciación de los adultos y niños no bautizados que han llegado a la edad de la razón; sin embargo, el Rito también se extienda a los adultos bautizados, pero no catequizados. Los Sacramentos se reciben durante la Vigilia Pascual, en la noche del Sábado Santo. Información: Milagros Anto, Padre Emerson o Padre Gonzalo. Los adultos que desean prepararse para los Sacramentos de Iniciación en inglés deben llamar la señora Beverly Kass, Directora de RCIA, al tel 973 229 1134, [email protected]

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Quinceañeras - En México y otros países de Latinoa-mérica, la celebración de la QUINCEANERA

comienza con una Misa de agradecimiento. La quinceañera llega a la iglesia con sus padres, padrinos y la corte de honor (las damas y los chambelanes). Para más información por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo, Padre Emerson o Padre Larry.

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía.- Los

ministros de la Eucaristía sirven a la comunidad durante

las misas de la semana, fin de semana, domingos y días

de fiesta, ayudando a distribuir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de

Jesucristo durante el rito de la comunión. Coordinadora:

Ana Cadena (201 665 8020)

Ministros de la Hospitalidad - Ujieres Para nosotros en

Santa María, el ministerio de la hospitalidad es muy

importante. Nos esforzamos para que todas las personas

se sientan bienvenidas a nuestra parroquia. Los ministros

de la hospitalidad saludan a todos los que entran en la

iglesia, distribuyen los boletines y ayudan a recoger la

colecta semanal. Por favor comunicarse con Valentín

León (862 200 3181); Para Visita de la Virgen

Peregrina: Si desea llevar a casa por una semana la

imagen de Nuestra Santísima Madre María para orar por

las necesidades de su familia, nuestra parroquia, la

Iglesia y el mundo, por favor reservar con Angelina

Nuci (973 866 8431) [email protected]

Bendición del Hogar, la Oficina y el Carro - Es un

placer y gusto poder servirle. Es hacer presente a Dios en

nuestro hogar, lugar de trabajo o vehículo. Por favor

comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo, Padre Emerson o

Padre Larry.

DESPENSA DE LA PARROQUIA (FOOD PANTRY)- Se

necesitan voluntarios que hablen español para trabajar en el

centro de despensa de alimentos de la iglesia de Santa María

en el siguiente horario: EL TERCER O CUARTO

MIERCOLES O EL TERCER O CUARTO SABADO DE

CADA MES. La mayoría de los voluntarios trabajan por 3

horas cada mes. Algunos clientes no hablan inglés; así que se

les hace difícil escoger la comida porque ninguno de los

voluntarios con los que ya contamos habla español. Para más

INSCRIPCIONES- CATECISMOS(2019)

Las inscripciones para los nuevos grupos de las

Catequesis de Primera Comunión y Confirmación se

realizarán durante los dos últimos domingos de Mayo y los

cuatro domingos del mes de Junio; después de misa de

9:00am en el sótano del Centro Carnevale( 10 Lenox

Avenue –POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442).

- Las clases de estos catecismos empezarán la tercera semana

de SEPTIEMBRE 2019. Cualquier pregunta pueden hacerla llegar a Angelina Nuci o a Milagros Anto.

Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Alcohólicos Anónimos - AA in Spanish at Saint Mary’s Church-

¿Sabías que el alcoholismo es una enfermedad progresiva y de consecuencias fatales? Alcohólicos Anónimos invita a la comunidad a las reuniones para hombres y mujeres. El grupo AA en español se reúne en el cuarto 201

(segundo piso) del Centro Carnevale. Este grupo tiene una tiene una reunión semanal: los viernes. de

8:00PM a 10:00PM. En el Centro Carnevale de la Iglesia de Santa María- 10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes NJ, 07442. ¡Tu familia también sufre! ¿Estás desesperado y no sabes cómo parar de beber? Nosotros te podemos ayudar. No esperes hasta quedarte en la calle ¡NO FALTES TE ESPERAMOS!

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Community News

An “Evening with the Bishop” program for high school young women on September 30 at 6:30 pm

at the Academy of St. Elizabeth,

Convent Station.

All young women are welcome no matter where they go to high school.

Spread the word!