CHURCH OF ST. MARY · 10/2/2016  · THE MISSION OF ST. MARY’S We the family of St. Mary’s of Closter, fervently believe in the fatherhood of God whom we come to know through

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Very Rev. Paul A. Cannariato, V.F. Pastor

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Rev. Richard J. Mroz In Residence

Rev. Ranees Anbukumar Rayappan,

S.M.A., Weekend Associate

Deacon James P. Tobin Permanent Deacon [email protected]

Sister George e Dublino, O.S.F.

Pastoral Associate for Adult Faith Forma on [email protected]

Paul Weiner,

Director of Music Ministry, [email protected]

THE MISSION OF ST. MARY’S We the family of St. Mary’s of Closter, fervently believe in the

fatherhood of God whom we come to know through the Lord Jesus Christ. We dedicate ourselves to the promo on of the spiritual and temporal welfare of our parish and our community. To this end, we direct our prayers to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through Mary the Blessed Mother and Patroness of our parish family.

PARISH OFFICES

Kindly no fy the Rectory Office if you change your address or

move from our parish community. Please see our website for Parish Calendar and more informa on

about Sacraments and Parish Life.

Rectory 20 Legion Place

Closter, New Jersey 07624 201-768-7565

Parish cell phone number for emergencies only: 201-956-0218

Rectory Office Hours Monday through Friday:

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed for lunch between 12 Noon & 1:00 PM

Parish Website www.stmarycloster.org

Center for Spiritual Development and

Religious Educa on 320 High Street

Closter, New Jersey 07624 201-767-8247

[email protected]

Center Hours Monday - Friday:

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and by appointment

WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST Saturday (An cipated Sunday Mass) ---------------------------- 5:00 PM

Sunday ------------------------------------------------- 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM Weekdays (Monday through Saturday) ---------------------------- 8:00 AM

Holy Days & Civic Holidays -------------- As announced the Sunday before First Fridays- Holy Hour: 7:00 PM; Mass with Prayers for Healing: 8:00 PM;

Adora on: 9:00 PM-Midnight

AHomeWhereSaintsandSinnersareWelcome, ServingClosterandAlpineAllareWelcome!

Mary Jo Armen Pastoral Associate for Cateche cs

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Sharon Abramski Sunday Cantor

Grace Ditzel

Parish Secretary [email protected]

Canice Cristofole

Business Admin./Parish Bookkeeper ccristofole @stmarycloster.org

Religious Educa on Secretary [email protected]

Pamela Derfus & John Hernandez ,

Parish Trustees and assisted by the Pastoral Advisory Board

and Financial Council

PARISH STAFF AND CONTACTS

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 2, 2016

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY

Sacrament of Reconcilia on Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM

First Friday: 7:15 - 7:45 PM or call for an appointment.

Spouse of the Spirit Prayer Group 7:30 PM Fridays except First Friday.

All welcome.

Devo ons Eucharis c Adora on: Monday - 7:00 - 8:00 PM and as scheduled.

Holy Hour: Thursday, 7:30 PM - Church Marian Devo ons: Miraculous Medal Novena and Recita on of the Rosary:

Saturdays a er 8:00 AM Mass.

Informa on regarding Sacraments, Parish Ministries and Care of the Sick & Homebound can be found on our website. To arrange bap sms or weddings call Father or the parish office.

CHURCH OF ST. MARY

ST. MARY PARISH WORSHIPPING SINCE 1911

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 – TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Hb. 1: 2-3, 2: 2-4; 2 Tm. 1: 6-8, 13-14; Lk. 17: 5-10

7:30 AM All Parishioners – Living and Deceased 9:30 AM Deceased Members of the Lodes Family req. by the Lodes Family 11:30 AM Joseph Sekerak req. by Women’s Cornerstone

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 – WEEKDAY Gal. 1: 6-12; Lk. 10: 25-37

8:00 AM Joseph Giordano req. by John and Mary Pecoraro

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 – ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Gal. 1: 13-24; Lk. 10: 38-42

8:00 AM Frances and Hugh Caldwell req. by the Caldwell Family

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 – WEEKDAY Gal. 2: 1-2, 7-14; Lk. 11: 1-4

8:00 AM Hazel Gardeski / req. by the Gardeski Family

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 – ST. BRUNO, PRIEST; BLESSED MARIE ROSE DUROCHER, VIRGIN Gal. 3: 1-5; Lk. 11: 5-13

8:00 AM Christine Brown / req. by Connie & Rich Luzzi

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 – OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

Gal. 3: 7-14; Lk. 11: 15-26

8:00 AM Otto Bertelloni / req. by the Bertelloni Family 8:00 PM Mr. & Mrs. Peter DeFabiis req. by Barbara Demarest and Family

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 – WEEKDAY

Gal. 3: 22-29; Lk. 7: 27-28

8:00 AM Adam Tobia / req. by Rita Tobia 5:00 PM All Parishioners – Living and Deceased

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 – TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2 Kgs. 5: 14-17; 2 Tm. 2: 8-13; Lk. 17: 11-19

7:30 AM Adam Tobia / req. by the Foley Family 9:30 AM Pasqua DeRobertis req. by Maria and Vito DeSantis 11:30 AM James Francis McAndrews req. by Linda DiRese

ANNOUNCED SPECIAL INTENTIONS

Weekly offerings of: Altar Bread, Altar Wine, Sanctuary Candle, Blessed Virgin Mary Candle and Sanctuary Flowers and Plants are available throughout 2016.

PASTORAL REFLECTIONS

When St. Paul encouraged the church to stir into a flame the gift of the Holy Spirit, he truly believed that this was a necessary thing to do, as the church began to do the work of proclaiming the gospel. I believe that we can always ask God for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit, even if our baptism or confirmation happened many years ago. God always wants to deepen His life within us. I believe that God truly makes this happen. I have experienced it in my own life, and when I have prayed with others for this grace I have seen it come alive. In today’s gospel the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith. His comment to them is that if they had faith the size of a tiny mustard seed they would be able to do great and even impossible things, by Gods power. Let us ask ourselves the essential question, do we have mustard seed faith?

Have a blessed week.

Love, Fr. Paul

ST. MARY PARISH IS A PARISH THAT PRACTICES STEWARDSHIP

Last Sunday’s collection was as follows: Amount Collected in 143 Sunday Envelopes ........ $5,271.00 Total Collected in Loose Money ............................... $603.00 Total Collected for Diocesan Assessment ................. $10.00 Total Sunday Collection ........................................ $5,884.00

Last year’s collection for same week was ............. $6,067.00

SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS ON STEWARDSHIP “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of

power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1: 7

Many of us compartmentalize our Faith, we bring it out only when we attend Mass or when we attend a parish event. Being a good steward requires discipline and striving to put God first in everything, all the time. The next time you are at a neighborhood party, at work or out shopping, would your actions signal to others that you are a good and faithful servant of our Lord?

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Ally Aagard, Paula Bertelloni, Alana Bronze, Diego Bronze, Mary Ann Buckley, Michael Conmy, Lee Ann Davito, Frank Forte, Lillian Guyt, Ed Koch, Teresa Meierdierks, Donna Oettinger, John Pagano, Richard Pinto, Jim Walsh

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Altar Bread: In memory of Michael and Nellie Duffy.

Altar Wine: In memory of Nancy Kelly, req. by St. Mary’s Class of 1962.

Blessed Virgin Mary Candle: In memory of Regina Watkins, req. by St. Mary’s Class of 1962.

Sanctuary Candle: In memory of Jimmy Vize, req. by St. Mary’s Class of 1962.

Sanctuary Flowers and Plants – For Special Intentions.

ST. MARY PARISH WORSHIPPING SINCE 1911

THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY PARISH

10/2 – SUNDAY9:30 AM – LWC Coffee Connection after the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses – Sponsored by Mom’s Group 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – Blessing of the Animals – Parking Lot

10/3 – MONDAY Scrip Orders being placed 10:00 AM – Prayer Shawl Ministry – Parish Life Room 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Deepening the Journey – Parish Life Room

10/4 – TUESDAY 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Moms’ Group – Parish Life Room 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Junior High Youth Ministry – Grades 6 – 7 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Cornerstone Sisters – Parish Life Room

10/5 – WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Scripture Study – Parish Life Room 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Scripture Study – Center for Spiritual Development

10/6 – THURSDAY7:30 PM – Marian / Eucharistic Holy Hour

10/7 – FRIDAY 7:00 PM – Confessions and Holy Hour 8:00 PM – Mass with Prayers for Healing followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight

10/8 – SATURDAY 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – First Reconciliation Parent Meeting – Fr. Roger Troy Hall 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – Reconciliation

10/9 – SUNDAY9:30 AM – LWC 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Religious Education – Grades 1 – 5

SAVE THE DATES Saturday, November 5th, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting their Fourth Annual Pasta Dinner in the Fr. Roger Troy Hall.

Watch future bulletins for further information or check them out on our website www.stmarycloster.org.

COFFEE CONNECTION Coffee Connection is sponsored by Mom’s Group after the 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM Masses. All are welcome to join us in the Fr. Kevin Cahill room for a cup of coffee and a sweet treat.

ANIMAL BLESSING AND PET FOOD DRIVE OCTOBER 2ND Join us at our Annual Blessing of the Animals and Pet Food Drive on Sunday, October 2nd, at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM in the parking lot (rain or shine). Animals must be on leashes or in carriers. We are sponsoring a pet food drive to benefit the Closter Animal Welfare Society (C.L.A.W.S.). Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of wet or dry cat/kitten and dog/puppy food. Details are on the posters in the vestibules. Donation bins will be set-up in the parking lot.

ST. JOSEPH’S BAZAAR Please join us for a day of fun, shopping, prizes and great food at the annual St. Joseph’s Bazaar at Parish of St. Joseph, 573 Piermont Road, Demarest on Sunday, October 2nd. Free admission and free rides for children. Raffles for over 40 prizes including $1000 travel certificate, 55” TV, tickets are available for $5.00.

DEEPENING THE JOURNEY Monday, October 3rd, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Parish Life Room. Come join us for a wonderfully new initiative by Father Albert Haase, OFM. Facilitated by Fr. Leo Butler and Sr. Georgette Dublino.

MOMS’ GROUP Tuesday, October 4th, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.

CORNERSTONE SISTERS Tuesday, October 4th, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Parish Life Room. All Sisters please be present for finalizing upcoming Cornerstone Retreat.

SCRIPTURE STUDY

Wednesday, October 5th, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Parish Life Room and 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Center for Spiritual Development. All are welcome

WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE RETREAT, 2016 Calling all women to experience a 26 hour Cornerstone Retreat, Friday and Saturday, October 21st – 22nd, here at St. Mary’s. The retreat begins Friday at 7:00 PM. Please be here between 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM in Fr. Roger Troy Hall. It concludes Saturday, October 22, around 9:00 PM, preceded by a Mass at 7:00 PM. (Families and friends are invited to that Mass. Refreshments to follow after the Mass). Meeting place is at St. Mary’s, Closter, in the Fr. Roger Troy Hall (school building). Sleeping accommodations and delicious meals will be provided on the premises. Sleeping at St. Mary’s is a memorable part of the experience, but can be optional. Dress is casual. The retreat Fee is $35.00. Details and the registration form can be found in the vestibules of the church. RSVP by October 15th. Contact Sr. Georgette at 201-767-8247, or Krissy Goodman at 551-404-3460 if you need further information.

Parishioners: As part of the Ministry of Adult Altar Servers, I would like to say that this is something I always wanted to do, be an “Altar Boy”. But, alas, this was not possible when I was a young person. So when the opportunity arose, needless to say, I became an “Altar Boy” at 65+ years of age. There is something wonderful that happens when you are so close to God. Serving as an Altar Server for Funeral Liturgies has also educated me on the importance of the Rite of Funerals. We are in need of men and women during the day to serve at Funeral Liturgies and other liturgies as needed. It would be great if we could create a group of people. Not a huge commitment of time that we are asking of you. This ministry can be done according to your availability.

Please consider this ministry for yourself and contact me: Victoria Maiorino at 201-767-1698.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. Mary’s will be having shawls blessed at all masses on October 22nd – 23rd. These shawls are available for the sick and those seeking comfort. When you take a shawl, please provide us with the wearer’s first name so they can be remembered in our prayers. A donation to our ministry is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Cathy Thornhill 201-768-0722.

Knights of Columbus

Queen of Peace Council No. 3679, Closter, NJ

FOURTH ANNUAL

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