“Blest are they who have not seen and have believed.” · April 12, 2015 Saint Mary’s Parish 17 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-835-0374 Alleluia! …

April 12, 2015

Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374

www.stmarys-pompton.org

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Let us strive to be of one heart and one mind.

MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)

SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church)SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM (Church) 9:00 AM—Spanish Mass (Downey Hall)10:30 AM—Interpreted for hearing impaired (Church)10:30 AM—Family Liturgy (Downey Hall)

Easter Season Mass Schedulesand Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)

“Blest are they who have not seen

and have believed.”

TABLE OF CONTENTSAdult Faith Formation - Bible Study .....9Baptisms ....................................................3Calendar Raffle Winners .........................7Campaign for Human Development ......7Contact Us .................................................2Daily Readings for the Week .................10Deceased Names .......................................3 Elementary Religious Education ............7Eucharistic Celebrations .........................3Faith Direct .............................................10Italy Pilgrimage - Fr Gonzalo ...............10

K of C Comedy Night ..............................9K of C Annual Golf Outing .....................9Memorial Garden Paver Stones..............3Memorial Vigil Lights ..............................2Military Personnel Names .......................3Ministry News ........................................8/9Outreach Ministry - Call for Help ..........8Pathways Counseling Center ..................9Prayer Requests ..................................................3RCIA Congratulations & Welcome ........4Special Needs Ministry ............................9

TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’ Parish 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442Telephone: 973.835.0374—FAX: 973.835.8173Web SiTe: www.stmarys-pompton.orge-mail: [email protected]

PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey ................973.835.0374x145 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . .973.835.0374x285 [email protected] CAREGIVING Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] STephen miniSTry Journey WiTh CanCer miniSTry miliTary ouTreaCh-hero’S Care DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected]

MON—April 13Medical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

TUES—April 14 Scripture Study - Genesis 8:00 AM Carnevale CenterScripture Study - Genesis 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterCatholic Grandparents Assoc 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterCentering Prayer 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterSecular Franciscans 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

WED—April 15Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACEWeekly Calendar

Stephen Ministry ......................................7St. Mary’s Parish Carnival ..................................5St. Mary’s School News .......................................7The Parish Store .......................................9The Pastor’s Desk.....................................4Ushers Needed ..........................................3Vocations to Become a Friar .................10Weekly Calendar ......................................2Women’s Journey Collection Drive ..........5Youth Ministry ............................................6

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ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 [email protected] & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Jacqueline M. Rose, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x193 [email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY -

ConfirmaTion - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] religiouS eduCaTion 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] high SChool youTh miniSTry - Joe Domko . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] youTh adminiSTraTive aSST. - Debbie Borroto . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x138 [email protected]

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE (cont’d)

THURS—April 16JustFaith 202 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterLost Angels Support Group 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterCircle of Friendship 7:30 PM Van Vooren Room

SUN—April 19Filipino Mass 1:30 PM Downey HallFilipino Fellowship 3:00 PM Downey Hall

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.

Memorial Vigil Lights

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Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)

MONDAY April 13 - Easter Novena7:30 AM † James Nolan, Joseph Molero † Jenny Vasquez L Eddie Coor

TUESDAY April 147:30 AM † Jenny Vasquez

WEDNESDAY April 157:30 AM † Jessie Vieira

THURSDAY April 167:30 AM † James Nolan † Robert John Moyle Jr. (6th Ann.) † Mass for Deceased Parents

FRIDAY April 177:30 AM L The Ciser Family

SATURDAY April 189:00 AM (PLS) Special IntentionC-Celebrant — H-Homilist

SATURDAY April 185:00 PM † Edith & Joseph Jennings C/H-Fr. Gonzalo † James F. Hinchman Sr. † Joan Brillante, William J. Jack Sr. † Joan Parker & Renee Wolfarth † Helen Campbell, Mary Rickelmann † LouiseFerretti,Mary&LouisLuzzi

7:00 PM † Jim Fagan C/H-Fr. Gonzalo

SUNDAY April 197:30 AM † Anne Reilly (10th Ann.) C/H-Fr. Joe

9:00 AM In Thanksgiving C/H-Fr. Joe

9:00 AM For the People of the ParishSpanish MassDowney HallC/H-Fr. Gonzalo

10:30 AM † Rosemary Macagney, Joan Caldaro (Interpreted for the † Paul J. Liskay, Elmer Calabrese Hearing Impaired) † Andrew Mainardi Jr., Helene MegtovC/H-Fr. Joe L David Y. Wang † Glauco Obersno, Joseph Molaro † John & Alicia Rabel, Anne & Gene Koechel † Josephine & Carmen Cappello † Anthony & Stephanie Peters, Rudy Siano

10:30 AM For the People of the ParishFamily LitugyDowney HallC/H-Fr. Richard

12:00 PM † DavidBrigati C/H-Fr. Richard † Mary Reynolds † Gaetano Fiorilla

5:00 PM † Dr. Jerome Torsney Sr. C/H-Fr. Richard

“...a time to be healed...” Traci Fox, Jeannine Walston, Gene Hiller, Cindy Grecco, Chloe Drucks, Dylan Ackerman, Victorio R. Tolentino Jr., Terry Zosche, Marcia Char-necky, Angela Saletto, Michael James Soojian, Alan, Bonnie Reilly, Patri-cia Martinelli, Cathy Eich & Family, Joan Duffy, Arianne Cairns, Roderick Livelli, Jane Rissland, Jeff Louisot, Cecila Basile, Tanya Martin, Louis Mulligan, Marianne Kessler, Mike Ciser, Madeline Laba, Ralph Pace, Frank Sorgi, Fr. Bill Scully, OFM, Joan Moran, Lily Claire Nagele, Brian & Mary, Jimmy Soder, Jude, Sherry, Rosemary, Julie Duderich, Danny S., Connie Ieraci, Giuseppa Farina, Tom Donlon, John Ridge, Jr., The Bitzer Family, Kevin Whitlatch, Bernice Mea, Dorothy Dubee, Eddie Coor, Bill A.

To everything there is a season and...

“...a time to serve...”Marine Christopher J. Leone, Afghanistan

Jonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., IraqCPT Brendan O’Brien, US Army — Spec. James Lennon, Iraq

James Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA — SO Andrew Charman, USNStaff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq — PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq

1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, AfghanistanSean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy

Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US MarinePFC Mark Booe, US Army Iraq — PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC

Seaman Laura Shehadch, US Navy — Capt. Michael DeMarco, Iraq, 2nd Tour PFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence — Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC

Airman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TXCPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq

PO2 Ryan Cleary, US Navy, Newport News, VAPFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South CarolinaKristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas

CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VAJoseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan

SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanCorp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, Afghanistan

SGT Ryan Cronin, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS — SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy, LCpl. Devin Taranto, USMC

CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq — Sgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA

LCpl Michael Formisano III, US Marines, AfghanistanLCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan

SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, AfghanistanSPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan

SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CA— SO David Welsh, US NavySGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA

Cpl Michael C. Yodice, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CACpl Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Camp LeJeune, NC

LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, OkinawaSPC Tiffany Thumann, Army Military Police, New York

LCpl Thomas Stapleton, US Marines, AfghanistanHM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina

LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, ArizonaMajor Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point

2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PALCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, Japan

“...a time to be born...” Greta O’Boyle, Raymond Eutermarks, Kevin Meehan, Sean Potucek,

Jayden Corona, Sophia Collado, Victoria Collado, Raylynn Feinsinger, Matthew Houghton, Dominic Olimpio, Rain Misa, Brady Dyson,

Jaxon Soriano, Andrew Polcari

“...a time to die...”Lillian Nolan, Robert A. Hare, Rob Langer, Irene Marie Smits,

Herbert J. Smith Sr., Msgr. Francis A. Matarazzo

Ushers Needed for Sunday 5 PM MassGive a friendly smile, assist with seating when needed, pass the

Collection Basket, assist with Communion lines. Can you help? Please call Peter Alvarez at 973.839.5693 for more information.

Memorial Garden Paver Stones

Forms are available at the Parish Office if you wish to donate a paver stone in memory of a loved one or in honor of a

special occasion. All orders must be received by Thursday, April 30.

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The PasTor’s Desk

Dear Friends,May the Lord give you peace!

(The Pastor’s Desk is continued next column)

CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME!

St. Mary’s would like to recognize the following adults who were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil

on Holy Saturday evening. These 16 adults have been in formation through our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process for the last nine months.

Baptized, Confirmed and received First EucharistBrandon Langer Ashley LauriceCarol Mosca

Confirmed and received First Eucharist Joseph Domko Norma Rodrigo Leticia Morales Griselda Hernandez/Valerdi

Confirmed Elvia Díaz Gabriela Meza-Valdez Richard Findura Victor Meza-Valdez Valarie Grande Noemí Meza-Valdez Jessica Heyzer Theodore Roberto

Confession of faith and received full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.

Erin Schissel

Please welcome these newest members of our parish community.

The Easter Season continues, so Happy Easter! It was so good to see so many of you at all our Triduum celebrations and Easter Sunday celebrations! Once again I’d like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the celebrations so beautiful. I’m grateful to our music ministry under the direction of Craig and Dorothy Limey, all the lectors and all the Eucharistic Ministers. Thanks so much to the women of Women’s Cornerstone for the very prayerful Women of Jerusalem reflection on Good Friday afternoon and to the Youth Ministry for their prayerful rendition of the Stations of the Cross. I’m also grateful to all those who decorated the church for Easter. Thanks to our decorating team of Gerri Ralph and all the volunteers. Thanks, too, to the friars, Richard, Joe and Gonzalo, and our deacons, Tom and Hal, for all their hard work and dedication.

In a special way I’d like to thank Steve and Bev Kass who worked so well with our candidates in the RCIA program. I’m also grateful to Milagros Anto who worked with our Latino RCIA. They both worked with wonderful teams preparing our candidates for full incorporation into the Catholic Church and for our candidates who received Confirmation. Thank you for your work and ministry!

This week I am at a Parish Catalyst Conference in Los Angeles. St. Mary’s was chosen as one of twelve parishes from around the country to gather together to talk about Millennial Discipleship. Joining me from St. Mary’s are Anne Silversey, Assistant to the Pastor and Beverley Delleart, Director of Christian Care Giving. We will gather four times over the next 18 months to discuss all the wonderful ways the Millennial Generation makes our church great. I think it’s interesting to note that over 70% of our registered parishioners were born after 1960 and that 28% of our registered parishioners belong to the Millennial Generation (born between 1982 and 2002). That has far-reaching implications for us a parish community. I’m sure this conference, as well as some already great things happening around here, will help us remain a meaningful, destination parish with the Eucharist as our source and sustenance for generations to come!

You’ve been hearing me talk about our Discipleship Committee for a number of months now. You’re probably wondering what it’s all about. Well, your wait is almost over! I will preach at all the masses the weekend of April 25-26 about Discipleship at St. Mary’s, how it effects our parish and what part you play in it.

Thursday, May 7, is National Day of Prayer. On that day Americans are asked to participate in Meet at City Hall. Please invite your friends and your family to join others in meeting at the Municipal Building, 25 Lenox Ave., Pompton Lakes from 12:20 to 12:40 PM to spend 20 minutes in prayer for our country. The theme for this year, the 64th Annual Observance, is “Lord, hear our cry.”Today our gospel story is the famous story of Doubting Thomas. I think poor Thomas gets a raw deal. I don’t blame him for doubting.

Pace e Bene,

Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM PastorFr. Frank can be reached at [email protected]

It had to be hard for him to come into the room and hear his friends tell this incredible story given all that they had recently been through. He needed to have some proof. Well, I think we are all a bit like Thomas—maybe more than we would like to admit. We’d all like to have some proof of the resurrection. I think it’s safe to say that we won’t get the opportunity to put our fingers in the wounds of Jesus, but we do have the opportunity to see and touch the wounds of the world. When you and I see and touch the wounds of the world and do all we can to heal them with love and reconciliation, with justice and peace, then we will see all the proof we need of the resurrection. When we tend to the wounds of the world, we are making the resurrection real. When we tend to the wounds of the world and make the resurrection real in our lives and the lives of those around us, then, sisters and brothers, we have all the proof we need!

As we continue the great celebration of Easter for the next seven weeks all of you will be in our prayers! Thanks for a great week!

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St. Mary’s Women’s Journey 2015 Team is holding a

Collection Drive, Sunday, April 19, 9 AM - 1 PM for pregnant women in need at the Promise of Grace in Ewing, NJ.

For further information, please visit http://promiseofgrace.orgabout-us/.

Baby Needs• Diapers (infant), Training Pants

• Moisture Creams, Rash Ointments• Baby Powder, Baby Shampoo/Conditioner

• Baby Wash, Baby Oil, Thermometer • Soft Brush/Comb, Cotton Rounds/Squares• Rubber Bulb Syringe, Baby Nail Clippers

• Q-Tips, Nursing Pads• Baby Onesies, Baby Outfits

• Baby Bibles, Books with the Word of God

• Any questions please email Keri Cottingham @ [email protected].

St. Mary’s Parish CarnivalJuly 6 - July 11

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ST. MARY’S CARNIVAL — VOLUNTEER FORMName__________________________________Phone #(best time to call)______________________Email___________________________________

____Game Booth____Food Tent____50/50 Raffle

___Mon ___Tues ___Wed ___Thurs ___Fri ___Sat

2015 Carnival News!

The biggest news is that the Carnival is a Parish event this year! We are really excited about this and hope all

of our parishioners jump at the chance to help out and make the 2015 St. Mary’s Carnival a great success!

Here’s what you can do! Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer!It takes lots of people to run the Carnival and we certainly have lots of people in our parish! So, as they say on the Midway, “Step up folks!” and work your magic! You all have an important “something” to contribute and we welcome your input! Think about what you would enjoy doing at the Carnival! Check out our sign-up sheet to the right and let us know your preferences.

People have always had a good time coming to our Carnival and with your help we’ll have a great time seeing that everyone has lots of fun again this year! Who will make this possible? ~ YOU!

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Contacts: 973.835.5594

High School Youth Minister: Joe Domko ext. 117 [email protected]

Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected]

Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected]

To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

INSTAGRAM: stmarysym

Movie Night—All High School students are welcome to attend! We meet in the basement of the Youth Center from 7:00 - 9:30 PM every Wednesday. Chaperones are ALWAYS needed and welcome!

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED

For more information visit the YM HOPE webpage.

Next HOPE Meeting—Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM, Youth Center.

Our next Youth Mass—Sunday, May 3, 5:00 PM. This is also Senior Appreciation Day [see below].

CONFIRMATION

Youth Mass Band and Choir—Practice every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Contact Joe for more information.

(Confirmation continued on next page)

CONFIRMATION (cont’d)

HIGH SCHOOL

HOPE

Incoming 8th Grade [in 8th gr. Sept. 2015] Registration is Open: Weekly Options: • Week 3 - July 13 - July 16 (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM). • All classes in the Carnevale Center.To register go: www.stmarys-pompton.org online registration quick link

Qualifications to Register:• April 6 - Online Liturgy formation forms SHOULD HAVE

BEEN submitted. • April 26 - Makeup assignments MUST be completed and submitted.

• Outstanding religious education fees from previous year MUST be paid.

Senior Appreciation Day—is Sunday, May 3, during the Youth Mass, followed by a celebration in Downey Hall beginning at 6 PM. If you are a senior (or a parent of one), stay tuned as we will be contacting you regarding your participation in this event!

HOPE in a Box is April 17-18, so mark your calendars! Registration began March 27, so register TODAY! This is open to all middle and high school students, but space is limited!

7th Gr ade Religious Education—Last class of 7th grade RE is Sunday, April 26 & Monday, April 27.

Community Garden Day—Join our youth ministry as we team up with Starbucks and City Green for an awesome day of working with the earth and meeting new friends. From 9 AM- 2 PM on April 25 we will be at Eastside Park in Paterson where we will build a compost bin, create signs, build a peace pole, plant trees and vegetables, and clean up the community garden. Warm drinks and goodies will be provided by Starbucks, and we will have a big lunch in the afternoon. This will serve to launch our renewed emphasis on environmental and food justice-related issues in Northern New Jersey. Registration begins April 8. For more information, contact Joe.

Phase 2 Candidates and their sponsors are required to attend a Sponsor-Candidate Day of Reflection on April 11 or April 18. If you do not remember what day and time you have been assigned, please contact Pat Newton.

Confirmation Ceremonies are almost here! • To receive the sacrament you must have completed all of

your Confirmation requirements, including the upcoming Sponsor-Candidate Day of Reflection. Contact Pat Newton if you have any questions about your status.

• If you are assigned to the May 8 Confirmation Ceremony, you and your sponsor will need to attend the May 7 rehearsal in church at 7 PM.

• If you are assigned to the May 15 Confirmation Ceremony, you and your sponsor will need to attend the May 12 rehearsal in church at 7 PM.

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Carol La Salle, Principal

ATTENTION! 4TH Grade CCD ParentsOur CCD Program for children who will be entering 5th Grade in September, 2015, is a one-week Peace Camp this coming summer plus 2 workshops during the year.Peace Camp is a Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM experience in Catholic Christian Living centered around the Prayer of St. Francis. Through games, activities and prayer using Franciscan saints as models, the children learn conflict resolution skills, communication techniques and how to be peacemakers.

For 20 years, the camp has been directed by Mr. Vincent McMahon.Camp dates this summer are as follows:

June 29 – July 3 July 20 – July 24 July 6 –July 10 Aug. 10 –Aug. 14July 13 –July 17

Registration opened Monday, March 2. Camps are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Adult volunteers are needed to facilitate at the Camps. For more details or to volunteer, check our website or call the Religious Ed. Office at 973.835.7750.

Calendar Raffle WinnersWinner Ticket #/Date AmountGuy Giuffre 1296, 3-29-15 $100 Scott & Maria McGill 2036, 3-30-15 50Tara Ruthe 0077, 3-31-15 50The Stripeikis Family 3114, 4-1-15 50Limey Family 1753, 4-2-15 50David Krug 0587, 4-3-15 50David Alick 0058, 4-4-15 50Peter Sahe 2682, 4-5-15 100Beth & Evert Muniz 2207, 4-6-15 50The Vallo Family 3422, 4-7-15 50John Chorba N/A, 4-8-15 50Robert Ciborowski 0628, 4-9-15 50William Brand 0361, 4-10-15 50Monserrat Gordillo 1353, 4-11-15 50

Beverly Delleart Certified Spiritual Director Director of Christian Caregiving973.835.0374, Ext. 113

Your inquiry will always be attended to and handled confidentially. This ministry is provided on a no-fee basis for our community.

For you or someone you know, contact:

There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens - Ecclesiastes 3:1

Make it your time to work through the sadness, worries, oppressions, fears, loneliness or whatever is weighing you down.

Sickness, loss of income, death of a loved one, family issues, and many other life issues can weigh us down. Call for a Stephen Minister today who will listen in Christianlove.

Stephen MinistryJourney with Cancer MinistryMilitary Outreach-HEROES [email protected]

St. Mary’s School held their first annual Art and Poetry Night recently. This event was sponsored by the National Junior Honor Society. Students in grades 4-8 were encouraged to submit art work and poetry. The displayed works of art

and poetry were wonderful and showcased the talent of our students. Our Forensics (public speaking)Team members were able to present readings through the evening.

The winners of the Art Contest were:

First Place—Lucas Gonzalez, Grade 6Second Place—Jonathan Limey, Grade 7Third Place—Jeffrey Catt, Grade 8

The “Crowd’s Favorite” (voted by the audience): Shavaun Farmer, grade 4

The winner of the Poetry Contest was: Dominique Scerbak, grade 7

Elementary Religious Education Grades 1-5

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday

St. Mary’s School News

Campaign for Human Development

Next week’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD

was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Thank you for your help.

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Targeted Drive—This Saturday/Sunday, April 11-12Coffee (Regular & Decaf), Hot Chocolate, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Cake Mixes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels & Laundry Detergent.

Ministry News

What’s Needed Now—Mayonnaise, Tuna, Ketchup, Soy & Parmalat Shelf Milk (regular & 2%), Vegetable Oil (24 ozs),

Spam, Mustard, Manwhich, Canned Corn and all varieties of Pasta.

Food Pantry News

OPPORTUNITIES to Support TWO Ministries with ONE Donation—Donations designated as a Food Pantry Donation, can be utilized to purchase Supermarket Gift Cards through the SCRIP Program at St. Mary’s School. These donations benefit the Food Pantry AND St. Mary’s School. Supermarket Gift Cards are used at the Food Pantry throughout the year to restock our pantry shelves. Please make your check payable to St. Mary’s Parish and note “SCRIP/FP-Gift Card Donation” in the memo section of your check.

St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry—[Food Pantry Ministry, Soup Kitchen Ministry, Health & Wellness Ministry and involvement in the ministry of Pathways Counseling Service]. These ministries serve members of our parish community, as well as individuals and families in our local communities - people in all walks of life, from all denominations and all races.

Donations to the Outreach Ministry are eligible for Matching Gift Programs through many employers; why not explore the possibility of your employer participating in the Matching Gift Program. For more information or questions about this process, please contact our Outreach Director, Jacqueline Rose, by email at [email protected] or call 973.835.0374 ext. 193 or Outreach Cell at 973.513.3325.

DAIRY DONORS NEEDED—We are grateful to those who have been able to participate as a “Dairy Donor.” Our monthly goal is $1500 and thus far for April, we have received gifts totaling $250. “Dairy Donors” allow us to continue to provide nutritious dairy products to our Food Pantry members. If you would like to share in this vital cause, please make your contribution payable to: St. Mary’s Parish and note Food Pantry Dairy Donor in the memo section of the check.

Food Pantry Community Garden Information Meeting will be held Wednesday, April 22, 7 PM at the Food Pantry [22 Lakeside Ave in PL]. If you would like to share the blessings of your garden, we encourage you to attend! For more information please call Jacqueline Rose - Outreach Director - 973.513.3325. We look forward to seeing you there!

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY Calling All Individuals & Families!—Please join us on the third Saturday of each month to serve a meal to those in need during our Soup Kitchen Outreach to Sacred Heart Church in Jersey City. Volunteer slots are filling up quickly for our Saturday, April 18, outreach - reserve your space soon!This is a great opportunity to teach your children a hands-on appreciation and understanding of those less fortunate in the world. All individuals & families interested in volunteering for (1) one Saturday out of the year are encouraged to contact Jacqueline Rose, Outreach Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193, or by email at: [email protected]

ST. MARY’S OUTREACH --- CALL FOR HELP!

Our Outreach Program is in need of volunteers who would be able to grocery shop once a week for a

home-bound disabled parishioner. If you could help in some way, please contact Jacqueline Rose – Outreach Director at 973.513.3325.

OUTREACH TO A FAMILY IN NEED…..

One of our dedicated Parish families recently suffered a tragic fire at their home. The Outreach Ministry will be

collecting monetary donations and general gift cards on behalf of this family who has lost so much. Any help you are able to give will be greatly appreciated.

We needyour help!

Special thanks to all of you who donated our Easter Hams! We collected 198 hams and were able to share your generosity with many of our Food Pantry Families. We are blessed with so many kind and giving people and organizations. We are eternally grateful for all of you!

Soup Kitchen—Volunteers are needed to help serve at the Jersey City Soup Kitchen next Saturday, April 18. Please call the Parish Office by Wednesday evening if you can help with this rewarding ministry. A committee member will contact you with details.

Lost Angels Bereavement Support Group—We offer support, understanding, compassion and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of children, grandchildren or siblings as a result of substance abuse or addiction. Our next gathering will be Thursday, April 16, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center. For more information, please contact Donna Andelora at [email protected] or 973.713.9962.

Catholic Grandparents Association—Next meeting will be Tuesday, April 14, at 7 PM in Room 201 in the Carnevale Center. We will be discussing way to strengthen family ties. Please join us. More info? Call Dianne at 973.839.1979.

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Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes

[email protected]

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Parish Store

K of C Comedy Night for the Wounded Warrior ProjectWhen: Saturday, April 18Doors Open: 6:30 PM - Showtime: 8:30 PMWhere: Carnevale CenterAdmission: $35 [includes Buffet Style Dinner, Coffee, Tea, Dessert, Wine, Beer, Soda]For tickets or more info contact: Ray Grimes at 973.835.4487 Tickets may also be purchased at: www.kofc3801.org

Ministry News (cont’d)

PATHWAY’S COUNSELING SERVICE—We are hiring Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children, individuals and families, please contact Dr. Pam Hall, Psy.D, our Clinical Director, to discuss these opportunities. Dr. Hall can be reached at 908.277.2383. Please email all resumes to: [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE! Journey Retreat 2015 Calling all alumnae of Women’s Cornerstone at St. Marys - you were made to THRIVE! The second Journey Retreat will be held at the St. Francis Retreat House,

Easton, PA, October 2-4. Registration will be open in June - more info in future bulletins. Come grow with us!

ATTENTION GOLFERS! The Knights of Columbus Marian Council #3801 is holding the Basil M. Ricci Golf Annual Outing on Friday, May 1, at Skyview Golf Club in Sparta. Cost - $125.00 per golfer [includes continental breakfast, deluxe BBQ lunch, prizes, giveaways and a chance to win a new car hole-in-one contest]. Proceeds will benefit the Tara Lynn Jankowski Memorial Scholarship Fund and our own High School Scholarship program. Not a golfer? Support our effort and sponsor a hole for only $100.00 or sponsor the breakfast at $175.00 or the lunch at $250.00. Deadline to register: April 17 For more information, call Chris Arts at 973.492.2708 or visit our website at www.kofc3801.org.

The Parish Store has a great selection of meaningful and appropriate gifts for First Communion, Confirmation

and Baptism. There are many religious gifts to choose from including bibles, rosaries, missals, religious pendants, cruci-fixes as well as a variety of sacrament-specific keepsakes.

Project LINC—A program of the Aging Services Department of Catholic Family and Community Services which serves seniors who live in upper Passaic County, taking them to medical and other appointments as needed. Shopping is also available. Call 973.831.6588 for further details. New volunteers are always welcome!

Adult Faith FormationBible Study

The Book of Genesis - Presenter: Fr. JoeTuesday, April 14 [final session]8:00 - 9:30 AM in CC 203 & 2047:00 - 8:30 PM in CC 203 & 204

Special Needs Ministry

Part time Assistant for Special Needs Ministry Needed—Marie Cioletti, the Director of the Special Needs Ministry, is looking for a part-time assistant. Must have background in Special Education or related field. If interested, please call Marie at 973.289.9613.

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337

Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical DirectorOffice Phone: 908.277.2383Peg Buczek, Administrative ManagerEmail: [email protected] V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice PresidentPathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688

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11-DAY ITALY PILGRIMAGENovember 4 - 14, 2015

Hosted by

Fr. Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta, OFM$3279 per person from Newark

(Air/land tour price is $2649 plus $630 gov’t taxes/airlines surcharges)

Visit Rome, Assisi, Florence and Venice -also enjoy Vatican City and a PAPAL AUDIENCE

For a brochure & more information contact:Fr. Gonzalo at [email protected] Mrs. Shirley Costello at 800.221.4984

or email: [email protected]

“The place that God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ~Frederick Buechner (reflecting

on the meaning of VOCATION)

Daily Readings for the WeekSecond Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8

Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36

Friday: Acts 5:34-42: Jn 6:1-15Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21

Faith Direct

Pace e Bene,

Sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: NJ23, or mail an enrollment form available in the parish office.