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To achieve such reconciliation,we must examine our lives
“We need a conversation which includes everyone since the environmental challenge affects us all.” (Laudato Si 14) “To achieve such reconciliation,we must examine our lives and acknowledge the way in which we have harmed God’s creation through our actions and our failure to act. We need to experience a conversation, or change of heart.” (Laudato Si 218) Individual efforts alone are not sufficient; we need effective community networks! (Laudato Si 219) Join Advocates for Justice on March 15 at 7:00 PM, Downey Hall for Highlights, Reflection and Discussion on Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Laudato Si, on care for our common home. Presented with humor, pictures, stories. Discussion and Refreshments. Saint Mary’s Parish 17 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-835-0374 Lenten Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS) MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM, 12:00 Noon (Church) Reconciliation—7:00 - 8:30 PM Mondays (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room) www.stmarys-pompton.org SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church) All are Welcome - The God who gives second chances calls us to give second chances. 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) February 28, 2016 Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 4th Grade CCD Prayers for Peace..........7 Adult Faith - Deuteronomy......................8 Baptisms.....................................................3 Bishop Serritelli - 24 Hours for the Lord......7 Bread and Wine.........................................3 Calendar Raffle Winners..........................7 Classical Guitar/Piano Lent Concert....13 Contact Us..................................................2 Cornerstone - Men’s...............................14 Cornerstone - Women’s..........................14 Daily Readings for the Week....................7 Deceased Names........................................3 Easter Flower Envelopes, Novena Cards...........4 Elementary Religious Education.............7 Eucharistic Celebrations..........................3 TO CONTACT US: TABLE OF CONTENTS Faith Direct................................................2 Franciscan Challenge - Q & A’s...............5 K of C Upcoming Events..........................8 Lenten Schedule -2016..............................4 Little Black Books/Mercy in My Pocket.4 Memorial Garden Pavers.........................5 Memorial Vigil Lights...............................3 Military Personnel Names........................3 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María....10/13 Ministry News............................................8 Operation Starfish.....................................8 Pathways Counseling Center...................9 Pope Francis - Laudato Si Presentation......Cover Prayer Requests...................................................3 Page 2 Rosary Devotion..................................................2 Seder Passover Celebration...............................8 Spanish Classes..................................................13 Spanish Ministry News..............................10/13 Special Needs Ministry News...................6 Stephen Ministry.......................................5 St. Ignatius Retreat Experience...............5 St. Mary’s School News............................7 The Parish Store........................................9 The Pastor’s Desk ....................................4 The Scarlet Pimpernel - Food Pantry.....9 Vocations - Franciscan Friars..................9 Weddings....................................................3 Weekly Calendar.......................................2 Youth Ministry.............................................6 St. Mary’ Parish 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442 ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] Debbie Borroto -R el. Ed. Administrative Asst. . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x130 Telephone: 973.835.0374 [email protected] FAX: 973.835.8173 HISPANIC MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.org MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey. . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] [email protected] OUTREACH & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey.................973.835.0374x145 Jacqueline M. Rose, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x193 [email protected] [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICARS R.C.I.A. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 Fr. Richard Husted, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835-0374x710 [email protected] [email protected] SCHOOL - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] [email protected] SOCIAL JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] [email protected] SPIRITUAL DIRECTION ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . 973.835.0374x285 Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] [email protected] CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING YOUTH MINISTRY - Jennifer Ferraioli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x103 Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] [email protected] Confirmation - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 Stephen Ministry, Journey with Cancer Ministry, Military Outreach [email protected] Religious Education 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner. . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161 DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 [email protected] DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835.7750x181 High School Youth Ministry - Michael Macalintal . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] [email protected] Weekly Calendar DATE/MINISTRY MON—February 29 Rosary Devotion Individual Reconciliation/ Stations of the Cross Medical Assistance Program WED—March 2 Bible Study Shawl Ministry ELL Classes .TIME 5:00 PMChurch 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Church Carnevale Center 9:45 AM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Carnevale Center Carnevale Center Carnevale Center THURS—March 3 Adult Education - Deuteronomy 8:00 AM Tai Chi 8:30 AM Circle of Friendship 7:30 PM SAT—March 5 Muslim-Christian Dialogue PLACE 11:00 AM Carnevale Center Carnevale Center Van Vooren Room Catherine Spina Hall Rosary Devotion—Please join us for the 5:00 PM Rosary on Mondays in church [Rosary brochures available.] “Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today.” - St. Padre Pio from Rosary Gems F FaithDirect ast, Pray, Give up your Envelopes! We invite you to help St. Mary’s save money by giving up your offertory envelopes this Lent! Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide us with consistent support and simplify your giving without the wasteful envelopes. Sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: NJ23, or mail the enrollment form available in the Parish Office. Pace e Bene, Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Eucharistic Celebrations Para-liturgical Services (PLS) MONDAY 7:30 AM February 29 Special Intention 12:00 PM † Josefina P. Bulacan, Carol Petrillo Lintz TUESDAY 7:30 AM March 1 † James Mandragona Jr., David Vasquez 12:00 PM L E & M Ciser WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM March 2 † Catherine Campbell 12:00 PM Special Intention THURSDAY 7:30 AM March 3 † Vincent Martin 12:00 PM † Ray Broglie, Jacqueline Devonmille FRIDAY 7:30 AM March 4 † Russ Pagana, David Vasquez 12:00 PM L Bill & Penny Rooney SATURDAY 9:00 AM (PLS) March 5 Special Intention Page 3 T o everything there is a season and... “...a time to be born...” Diontae and Xzavier Ligon, Sawyer Gaffney, Sadie Calli, James Mohrle, Logan Laurice “...a time to love...” Marisol Miyashire and Victor Miyashire “...a time to be healed...” Cindy Grecco, Terry Zosche, Marcia Charnecky, Angela Saletto, Alan, Louis Mulligan, Mary L. Schramm, John J. Keating, Bill Rooney, Brian Kamer, Gus Herkett, Christine Zahn, Julie Back, Jason Amditis, Rosemary & Frank Sevola, Victorio R. Tolentino, Jr., Maureen Madden, Jennifer Casey, Judy Caruso, Vincent Grosso, Michael Campbell, Irene G., Lauren & Scott, Iain, Peggy Carr, Gene Provost, Gus Herkert, Logan, Mark, Greg, Bev, Grove Sauselen, Lois Lyon, Matt Mattrugel, Daniel Shaw, Connor Darpino, Ethan Geller, Patricia Martinelli, Albert Puente, Mary Nicosia, Sue Fredericks, Amanda Schroder, Grace McVay, Judy Haider, Tonya Martin, John V., Cathy & Richard, Michelle B., Amy Schloerb, Roz, Tim Jones, Tonia Kelley, Tim Jones, Margaret Conklin, Kathleen Fresco, Susan Orsini Please note: to add a loved one [relative or friend] to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 - names for healing will be listed for 30 days. C-Celebrant — H-Homilist “...a time to serve...” SATURDAY 5:00 PM C/H-Fr. Gonzalo March 5 † Lucille Marshall, Barbara Chmiel † Wayne Giles, Joseph Boyle † Robert Rasp, Elizabeth Harris 7:00 PM C/H-Fr. Gonzalo † Thomas Rocco SUNDAY 7:30 AM C/H-Fr. Joe March 6 - Fourth Sunday of Lent † Martin Forrest † David Vasquez 9:00 AM C/H-Fr. Joe † Anne Zuchowski † Camille Morreale, WilliamGrant † Charlie Terrana 9:00 AM Spanish Mass C/H-Fr. Gonzalo For the People of the Parish 10:30 AM † Jules Smith, Pat Taranto † Ann Marie Fay, Robert Williamson † Giuseppe Rao, Eleanor Innocenti L Sheila Violand (Interpreted for the Hearing Impaired) C/H-Fr. Joe 10:30 AM Family Litugy Downey Hall C/H-Fr. Gonzalo For the People of the Parish 12:00 PM C/H-Fr. Frank † William Falco Jr. † James Fraser † Jules Sellitti 5:00 PM C/H-Fr. Frank T Memorial Vigil Light here are two 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 Center and fill out a request form. Marine Christopher J. Leone, Afghanistan Jonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., Iraq CPT Brendan O’Brien, US Army — Spec. James Lennon, Iraq James Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA — SO Andrew Charman, USN Staff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq — PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, Afghanistan Sean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US Marine PFC 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, TX CPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq PFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South Carolina Kristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VA Joseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan Corp. 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, Afghanistan LCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, Afghanistan SPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CA— SO David Welsh, US Navy SGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA SGT Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Deployed LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, Okinawa SGT Tiffany Thumann, US Army, Ft. Drum, New York HM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, Arizona Major Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point 2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PA LCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, Japan “...a time to die...” Rosemarie Amil, Julie “June” Brandt T he Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of Cecelia Tarsitano from the family. Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 The Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, May the Lord give you peace! There is nothing like getting a second chance! I don’t mind telling you that I have made more than my share of mistakes in my life and have had to ask for plenty of second chances. I am very grateful for second chances. The gospel today is about a second chance. The Parable of the Fig Tree is one with which Jesus’ listeners were quite familiar. It has been around since before the 5th century BC. But in the parable they were used to hearing the farmer cuts down the barren tree. In the Jesus version, the barren tree is given a second chance. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out what’s going on here. Jesus is telling us that God constantly gives second chances. God constantly calls us from our sinful ways to ways of repentance and life. God is a very big and merciful God. God is beyond what we can imagine. God exists before all time exists. God is without beginning and without end. God is not male; God is not female. God goes beyond sexual orientation; God goes beyond race, color, ethnicity and wealth. God possesses all those traits, yet God belongs to none of them. God does not stand still in any area of our making. God is constantly moving toward us, toward life, love, forgiveness and mercy. The Parable of the Fig Tree is the story of a second chance. It reminds us that we can always turn to God and that God will always take us back. At the same time, sisters and brothers, the Parable of the Fig Tree reminds us that we, too, must give second chances. The fig tree reminds us that no one is dried up, that no one must be cast off, and that everyone can bloom again, if only given one more chance. Page 4 Lenten Schedule - 2016 Lenten Weekday Mass Schedule: 7:30 AM and 12:00 Noon in church Communal Reconciliation Services Saturday, March 12 - 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 16 - 7:30 PM All Mondays of Lent: Stations of the Cross: 7:00 PM Individual Reconciliation: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Friday Nights (Basement of Parish Office - 7 PM): March 4 - Entertaining Angels - Dorothy Day March 11 - Molokai - Damien the Leper Presenter Fr. Richard Saturday, March 5 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Catherine Spina Hall - Bring your lunch for table discussion Muslim - Christian Dialogue: Justice and Mercy Parish Mission - March 7, 8, 9 in church Given by Bishop Howard Hubbard 12:00 Noon mass and presentation 7:00 PM presentation Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 PM - Downey Hall Enter into the chaos of the Year of Mercy: On Care for our Common Home Refreshments served - register at [email protected] Palm Sunday Masses - March 19/20 Saturday, March 19 - 5:00 and 7:00 PM God goes beyond all our imaginings and at the same time loves each one of us individually and intimately. The God who saves the fig tree also saves us. The God who gives second chances calls us to give second chances. God is the God of mercy, compassion and forgiveness. Sunday, March 20 - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM Spanish Liturgy - 9:00 AM, Downey Hall Family Liturgy - 10:30 AM Downey Hall Lent is really the season of second chances. Like the fig tree, we are given another opportunity to bloom. We are given the opportunity to fix all that has gone awry in our lives. We have another chance to love one another and forgive one another. We have another chance to welcome all who come our way and open up our doors to everyone who knocks no matter who they are. Lent is the season of second chances because God is the first person who realizes that we need second chances. Take this season of repentance to give yourself all the second chances you need because God is always willing to give them out! EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES and EASTER NOVENA CARDS are available on the windowsills, at the doors of the church and at the Parish Office during Lent. Pace e Bene, LITTLE BLACK BOOKS and MERCY IN MY POCKET are available for Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, Pastor Fr. Frank can be reached at [email protected] use as part of your daily Lenten prayers. Please take a copy of each as you leave church today! If you would like to help defray the cost, a donation would be most appreciated. Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Do you find yourself drawn this Lenten season and in this “Year of Mercy”…… • Searching for a path to find more of God in your busy and complex everyday life? • Hungry to integrate your faith into your experiences, deepen your prayer, discover graces and find inner peace? • Looking for a new perspective on your life and a way to transform your “ordinary routine” into a “personal retreat”? The Spiritual Exercises Created in the 16th Century By Saint Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Retreat Experience in Ignatian (Jesuit) Spirituality Nourishing Hearts For Over 500 Years! • Discovering the unconditional, inviting Love & Boundless Mercy of God • Reflecting on the Person & Life of Jesus Christ & His Mission • Connecting your experiences with the Passion & Death of Jesus to deepen your commitment to Him & live compassionately • Experiencing the Joy of the Resurrection as the foundation of our lives Life-giving, personal retreat adventure! Compatible with all lifestyles, even busy, time-strapped schedules. Flexible meeting times. For information, call Beverly Delleart, Ignatian Spiritual Director at 973.835.0374, ext. 709 at Saint Mary’s. Page 5 THE FRANCISCAN CHALLENGE - Q & A’s Why do the Franciscan Friars need money? T he Franciscan Friars ask not for themselves, but for the sake of others, and often do so with some embarrassment and hesitation. However, there are times that need a stronger call and that is now. The Friars, in our “tradition of begging,” are asking for money for three very important causes: 1. For our young men who desire to become Franciscan Friars – We need help for education and all its costs, their room and board and their intern expenses. 2. For our work with the poor and desperate – Saint Francis traced the beginning of his conversion to when God led him to live among lepers to serve them. Ever since that time, direct service to the materially poor and marginalized people of society has been a hallmark of Franciscan ministry. We are continuing that tradition over 800 years later. 3. For our sick and elderly Franciscan Friars – These Friars have served so many for so long – and are now in need of care themselves. The cost of their care has risen drastically, while the quality of their care depends on those of us whom they have served so well. All Are Welcome is the usual core of Franciscan hospitality. “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!” –Saint Ignatius Loyola (All for the glory of God!) Memorial Garden Paver Stones F orms 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 Friday, April 29. GOING THROUGH CHALLENGES? For women & men Family worries? Loneliness? Job changes and difficulties? New to the area? Experiencing losses? Cancer diagnosis for yourself or a loved one? Chronic illness? Returned home after military service? No matter your life experience…we are here to provide emotional & spiritual support. Same gender, confidential care by a trained Stephen Minister. Bilingual care available. OUR PASTORAL MINISTRY CAN HELP YOU. Call Beverly Delleart, Ministry Director, 973.835.0374, ext. 113 Christian Caregving Stephen Ministry, Journey with Cancer Ministry, Military Care All calls confidential. No-fee care provided. Interested in volunteering in our ministry? Call above too! Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Page 6 Contacts: 973.835.5594 Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected] Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/stmarysym High School Youth Minister: Michael Macalintal, ext. 117 https://twitter.com/#!/stmarysym INSTAGRAM: stmarysym Director: Jennifer Ferraioli, ext. 103 [email protected] [email protected] To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748 HOPE Youth Band has rehearsal this Thursday in the Carnevale Center at 6 PM! The next HOPE meeting will be on March 2 at 6:00 PM in the Youth Center! HIGH SCHOOL Movie Night is this Wednesday, March 2, 7:00 PM! It is also the reunion for all of our Emmaus retreatants! Join us this week! If you need to register for HOPE, you can find the registration on our website! For all adults who have coordinated and chaperoned any of the retreats in the 2015-2016 year, a Retreat Review Meeting will be held on Monday, March 7, in the Youth Center at 6:30 PM. The next scheduled run weekend for BRIDGES will be on March 26-27! We need volunteers for February 29 and March 14 to read for Monday night Stations of the Cross. Please contact Mike for more details. HOPE-in-a-Box is April 15 - mark your calendars! For more information visit the YM HOPE webpage. MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED 8th grade Registration opens Monday, March 7, for those children who will be entering the 8th grade in September of 2016. CONFIRMATION ATTENTION PHASE 1 CANDIDATES! The due date for the February FAMILY GATHERS is tomorrow (February 29). Look for the email with information about the March FAMILY GATHERS on March 1. ATTENTION PHASE 2 CANDIDATES: Make sure to review your Confirmation status letter! Please get your report in so you can be cleared to receive the sacrament; the due date for your service reports and Formation Journal reports is April 6. All Candidates - Please Remember your FORMATION JOURNAL Options: • • • • • • • • • March 24—Holy Thursday Solemn Liturgy March 25—Women of Jerusalem Stations of the Cross Good Friday Solemn Liturgy March 26—Blessing of the Food - Noon in Church March 26—Easter Vigil March 27—Sunrise Easter Service at Lakeside April 2-3—Divine Mercy Sunday - any mass YOUTH MASSES—the 1st Sunday of each month at 5:00 PM Special Needs Ministry News Special Needs Parents - Mary Boughton, the music teacher for our summer bible camp, will be offering piano lessons for students with special needs. If interested, please call Mary at 973.809.6760. Lenten Prayers for Hungry People Readings, prayers and actions to help you and your family observe Lent in 2016 - prepared by Bread for the World So he said to the gardener, “...For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?” [The gardener] replied, “Sir, let it alone for one more year....If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.” Prayer—O God, you call us to repentance and offer us mercy and forgiveness in Christ Jesus. May this gracious gift so fill us with joy that we bear the fruit you desire, working to share the abundance of your creation with all those in need. Amen Action—Pope Francis has proclaimed 2016 as a Holy Year of Mercy, “a year to be touched by the Lord Jesus and to be transformed by his mercy, so that we may become witnesses to mercy.” For Pope Francis, the joy of this gospel of mercy is the joy of the Gospel that inspires and equips us to preserve and restore the dignity of all human beings and to care for all of God’s creation. Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Elementary Religious Education St. Mary’s School News Grades 1-5 Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday “LET’S START HEAVEN HERE” For detailed information about Grades 1 through 5, please go to http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/Ministry/ Religious%20Education-59-Home/. Page 7 Our Seventh Grade students were invited to enter the Elks, USA Americanism Essay Contest. Our students wrote essays entitled What I Can Do to Promote Americanism and Love of Country. Kevin Luehs won first place in the contest and Christian Glass won second place. In addition to certificates, the students were awarded with monetary gifts. Congratulations to our winners! Carol La Salle, Principal Attention! 4th Grade CCD Parents! St. Mary’s only Grade 5 Religious Education program consists of: One week of Peace Camp this summer for students entering Grade 5 in September, 2016. Each Peace Camp is Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (except July 4) - Peace Camp dates for Grade 4 are: Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1 Tuesday, July 5 - Friday, July 8 (till 4:00 PM) Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22 Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 Camps are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Registration opens Monday, March 7 at 6:00 AM Calendar Raffle Winners Winner Ticket # Date Michael & Sandy Trebour 0708 2-21-16 Beverly Provido-Sahu 3450 2-22-16 Veronica Adamo 4509 2-23-16 Raquel Bini 23262-24-16 Uriguen Family 4173 2-25-16 Lauren DeGobbi 2390 2-26-16 Jeff Gonzalez 1684 2-27-16 Amount $ 150 50 50 50 50 50 50 Parent Meeting with the Director, Mr. McMahon, on Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 PM at the Carnevale Center, to explain the program and hand out necessary materials. We are in need of adults to act as individual group facilitators; for questions, or to volunteer, please call 973.835.7750. Daily Readings for the Week Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 First Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 First Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 4th Grade CCD Prayers for Peace D ear God, May we find hope and healing in everyone. Help us to be better people by helping the poor, treating all people with respect, setting a good example for all to see and treating people the way you want them to be treated. Amen Mrs. Glock’s class T Bishop Serratelli, In Communion with Pope Francis, Invites all to 24 HOURS FOR THE LORD Friday and Saturday, MARCH 4-5 he following churches will welcome all the faithful for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Penance to facilitate the participation of Christ’s faithful throughout the Diocese of Paterson in Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties: Saint Margaret of Scotland, Sussex and Speedwell Avenues, Morristown - 24 hours of Adoration begins Friday, March 4, 2:00 PM and ends Saturday March 5, 2:00 PM. Holy Rosary Church, The Shrine of Saint John Paul II, 6 Wall Street, Passaic - 24 hours of Adoration begins Friday, March 4, 6:00 PM concluding Saturday, March 5, 11:00 PM. Good Shepherd Church, 48 Tranquility Road, Andover – Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions will begin 8:00 PM, Friday, March 4 and conclude at midnight. Please check St. Mary’s website for detailed information. Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Page 8 Ministry News Food Pantry News Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our Food Pantry Ministry! We are currently preparing for the Easter Holiday. God bless you for your generous Franciscan Spirit! Easter Ham Collection—After all masses on March 5, 6, 12 and 13, at the Freezer Truck in the Parking Lot. T he tradition of Operation Starfish continues as we reflect on the belief that almsgiving isn’t about the size or amount of the gift. Each gift—big or small—is important! Thank you for your generosity! What’s Needed Now—Juices - (64 ozs. - all varieties), Tuna, Canned Chicken, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Healthy Snacks, Cookies, Crackers, Laundry Detergent, Toilet Paper and Paper Towels. Targeted Drive—March 12/13—Pudding Snack Packs, Canned Fruit, Coffee (regular and decaf), Tea, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Tuna and Granola Bars 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 at Sacred Heart Church in Jersey City. Our next trip to the Soup Kitchen will be March 19. Interested in volunteering for one Saturday out of the year? Contact Jacqueline Rose, Outreach Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193, or by email at: [email protected] Knights of Columbus Upcoming Events Breakfast with the Easter Bunny When - Sunday, March 13, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Where - Catherine Spina Hall Cost - $8 Adults; $6 Children (Children under 5 Free) Breakfast includes: Eggs, Sausage, French Toast, Pancakes, Home Fries, one omelet made to order, Juice, Coffee, Tea and more. Comedy Night for Wounded Warriers When - Saturday, May 14, 6:30 PM (showtime 8:30 PM) Where - St. Mary’s Carnevale Center Cost - $35 (includes Food, Soda, Coffee, Tea, Dessert, Wine and Beer) For tickets/information, contact Ray Grimes at 973.835.4487 or purchase ticket at kofc3801.org St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes—Join us for a trip to The Brownstone, Wednesday, March 16, for the show “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” - music by GB’s, Irish Tenor - 11:00 AM 3:00 PM. Cost: $45 (members $42). Dinner includes 2 drinks, salad, pea soup, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Lemon Chicken, potatoes/ vegetables, special dessert. Drive or sign up for bus (leaves Pompton Lakes 10:00 AM) Contact: Madeline, 973.835.3344 or Jo Usinowicz 973.616.0980. Tickets can be obtained at the Parish Office or on St. Mary’s website: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custo m/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748 “Like us” on Facebook! The Book of Deuteronomy Presenter: Fr. Joe Thursdays, March 3 (AM only), 10, 17, 31 8:00 - 9:30 AM in Carnevale Center Room 203/204 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Carnevale Center Room 101/102 Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 The Lighted Path—Are you coping with loss of a loved one, family member, friend, co-worker? Join our 6-week bereavement group beginning Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 - 9:00 PM at Pathways Counseling Center; facilitated by Sr. Janice Jollin, LPC. Registration required - please call 973.835.6337 to register or for more information. There is no fee. Recently Widowed Workshop—Are you coping with the loss of a spouse? Join our 6-week bereavement group beginning Thursday, March 17, 7:30 - 9 PM at Pathways Counseling Center. Registration required - please call 973.835.6337 to register or for more information; participants should plan to attend all six sessions. Page 9 Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. 973.835.6337 Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical Director Office Phone: 732.826.1231 Carol Kemmerer Email: [email protected] Gary V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice President Pathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Website: www.pathwayscounseling.org Fax: 973.616.4688 “Like us” on Facebook! Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers Wanted Pathway’s Counseling Center is hiring Licensed Professional A GREAT WAY TO HELP OTHERS! 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 732.826.1231. Please email all resumés to: [email protected] Bring one Food Pantry item when you attend The Scarlet Pimpernel This will greatly benefit St. Mary’s Outreach Program which serves our Food Pantry Self-Discovery Group for Women—A 6-week session, beginning Saturday, March 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, presented by Pathways Counseling Center. C. G. Jung observed that, until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. Come join us as we gain in-depth knowledge of the inner self. Goal: to identify strengths and roadblocks that influence our choices in an effort to reach new heights. Register by mailing a check ($120) payable to Pathways Counseling Center Inc., or call 973.835.6337 to charge or with questions. A Swashbuckling Musical Comedy Adventure Friday & Saturday 8 PM - Sunday 3 PM Adults 27; Youth/Senior $25 plus tax 973.248.9491 - 247 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes www.RhinoTheatre.com The Parish Store Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes 973.835.0009 [email protected] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Page 10 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Nuestros Líderes Pastor: Padre Frank Sevola, ofm [email protected] Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Milagros Anto 973.835. 0374, ext 703 o 201.841.0269 (lunes a viernes de 4 pm a 9 pm) [email protected] Facebook: Vicario para la pastoral hispana: Padre Gonzalo de Jesús TorresAcosta, ofm 973.835.0374, ext 702, [email protected]. Comité Hispano: Elkin & Gloria Vargas, Antonio & Guadalupe Xochipa, Raul & Nubia Tamayo, Valentín León, Luz A. Quiñones, Lourdes Huertas, Angelina Nuci, Josefina Soperanes, Cipriano Oropeza, Elizabeth Ramírez, Judith Navarro, Isabel Soperanes, Mauricio Soperanes, Carmen Lagunes, Aurora & Ramos Díaz, Elvira Guerrero, Andrés & Digna Mesa, Belinda Orellano – Rojas, Marissa Díaz, Daisy Moreno and Samuel Sánchez. Búsquenos en Facebook: Padre Gonzalo: Fray Gonzalo Torres OFM Milagros Anto: Milagros Anto Parroquia-Ministerio Hispano: Parroquia de Santa María_Pompton Lakes Instagram: FRAYGONZALOTORRES Twitter: Gonzalo Torres OFM Misa en Español Los domingos a las 9:00AM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ). Durante el año celebramos varias eucaristías en la iglesia principal. Algunas celebraciones son bilingües como la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la Vigilia Pascual, y el Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) DOMINGO 28 DE FEBRERO 2016- TERCER DOMINGO DE CUARESMA “…Entonces les dijo esta parábola: “Un hombre tenía una higuera plantada en su viñedo; fue a buscar higos y no los encontró. Dijo entonces al viñador: ‘Mira, durante tres años seguidos he venido a buscar higos en esta higuera y no los he encontrado. Córtala. ¿Para qué ocupa la tierra inútilmente?’ El viñador le contestó: ‘Señor, déjala todavía este año; voy a aflojar la tierra alrededor y a echarle abono, para ver si da fruto. Si no, el año que viene la cortaré.”” (Lc 13, 1-9) Un prejuicio muy extendido es el que supone que detrás de lo que nos pasa está Dios castigándonos o premiándonos por nuestro comportamiento moral. ¿Quién no ha pensado alguna vez que lo que ha pasado, bueno o malo, ha tenido que ver con su comportamiento anterior? Dios no anda por ahí castigando y premiando a la gente. No podemos echarle la culpa a Dios de todos los males ni pensar que nos está premiando por portarnos bien. Lo que nos pasa siempre, bueno o malo, es una llamada para convertirnos, para volver a Dios. MENSAJE DEL PADRE FRANCISCO -Morelia Martes 16 de febrero de 2016 Con ustedes quiero hacer memoria de este evangelizador, conocido también como Tata Vasco, como «el español que se hizo indio». La realidad que vivían los indios Purhépechas descritos por él como (Continúa en la siguiente columna) «vendidos, vejados y vagabundos por los mercados, recogiendo las arrebañaduras tiradas por los suelos», lejos de llevarlo a la tentación y de la acedía de la resignación, movió su fe, movió su vida, movió su compasión y lo impulsó a realizar diversas propuestas que fuesen de «respiro» ante esta realidad tan paralizante e injusta. El dolor del sufrimiento de sus hermanos se hizo oración y la oración se hizo respuesta. Y eso le ganó el nombre entre los indios del «Tata Vasco», que en lengua purhépecha significa: Papá. Padre, papá, Tata, abba. Esa es la oración, esa es la expresión a la que Jesús nos invitó. Padre, papá, abba, no nos dejes caer en la tentación de la resignación, no nos dejes caer en la tentación de la acedía, no nos dejes caer en la tentación de la pérdida de la memoria, no nos dejes caer en la tentación de olvidarnos de nuestros mayores, que nos enseñaron con su vida a decir: Padre Nuestro. MENSAJE DEL PADRE FRANCISCO - CIUDAD JUÁREZ, 17 Feb 2016 La noche nos puede parecer enorme y muy oscura, pero en estos días he podido constatar que en este pueblo existen muchas luces que anuncian la esperanza; he podido ver en muchos de sus testimonios, en sus rostros, la presencia de Dios que sigue caminando en esta tierra, guiándolos y sosteniéndolos en la esperanza; muchos hombres y mujeres, con su esfuerzo de cada día, hacen posible que esta sociedad mexicana no se quede a oscuras. Muchos hombres y mujeres a lo largo de las calles cuando pasaba levantaban sus hijos, me los mostraban. Son el futuro de México, cuidémoslos, amémoslos. Esos chicos son profetas del mañana, son signo de un nuevo amanecer y les aseguro que por ahí en algún momento sentía como ganas de llorar al ver tanta esperanza en un pueblo tan sufrido. MENSAJE DEL PADRE FRANCISCO PARA LA CUARESMA 2016 “No perdamos este tiempo de Cuaresma favorable para la conversión. Lo pedimos por la intercesión materna de la Virgen María, que fue la primera que, frente a la grandeza de la misericordia divina que recibió gratuitamente, confesó su propia pequeñez (cf.Lc 1,48), reconociéndose como la humilde esclava del Señor (cf. Lc 1,38).” Taller de Cuaresma (domingo 6 de marzo) Tendremos un predicador invitado para celebrar la Eucaristía a las 9 AM, después habrá un desayuno simple y una charla sobre la Cuaresma a las 10:30 AM en el sótano de la iglesia Concierto de Cuaresma de Guitarra Clásica y Piano Un momento Musical para la Meditación Viernes 11 de marzo a las 6:30PM en la Iglesia. Guitarrista: Carlos Bedoya. Estudiante de último año en la Universidad de Rowan. Campeón de la Competición para Concierto de Orquesta Barroca de Nueva Jersey y de la Sociedad de Guitarra Clásica de Filadelfia. Ha sido invitado a auditorios tan importantes como el Carnegie Hall en la ciudad de Nueva York. Se reciben donaciones voluntarias para atender las muchas necesidades de la parroquia. ¡Los esperamos! Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Page 11 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Domingo de Ramos (marzo 20) 8:00 AM – Bendición de Palmas y Procesión en el estacionamiento, y Eucaristía a las 9:00 AM en el Centro Carnevale Jueves Santo (marzo 24) 7:30 PM Solemne Liturgia en español en el Centro Carnevale Viernes Santo (marzo 25) Viacrucis en español 7:00 PM, (estacionamiento) Seguido de Liturgia en la Iglesia de San Antonio, Butler 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, o Padre Gonzalo. Si desea bautizar su hijo(a) en inglés debe asistir a una clase y llamar a la secretaria parroquial Claire Fagan 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 6:30 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 Esmeralda Vargas. Información: Milagros Anto, o Angelina Nuci (973.866.8431) [email protected]. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Alma Banta, la Directora Parroquial de Educación Religiosa, al tel 973.835.7750, ext 102 ([email protected]). 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 6:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Nuestra directora es Milagros Anto. Colabora como catequista Samuel Sánchez; ayudado por Kimberly Díaz, Belinda Orellano–Rojas, Marissa Diaz, Luis y Erick Herrera, Oscar García y Cariño. 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 Ante todo 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 Gonzalo. RICA El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) es el proceso en el cual los adultos se preparan para recibir los Sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Confirmación y 1ra Santa Comunión). 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, 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]) 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 Milagros Anto, el Padre Gonzalo, o Elkin Vargas 973.557.5459, [email protected] 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. Quinceañeras En México y otros países de Latinoamérica, la celebración de la Quinceañera 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 Acompañamiento Espiritual Por favor solicitar una cita con el Padre Gonzalo para poder servirle. Este será un dialogo confidencial y en la presencia del Espíritu Santo. Si usted es bilingüe puede solicitar una cita con cualquiera de los cuatro frailes en la parroquia (Padres Frank, Richard o Joe). También puede hablar con Milagros Anto. Bendición del Hogar, la Oficina y el Carro Con mucho gusto poder servirle. Es hacer presente a Dios en nuestro hogar, lugar de trabajo o vehículo. Por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo. Clases de GED Clases de GED (General Equivalency Diploma) en nuestra Iglesia de Santa María - después de la Misa de español en el Centro Carnevale. Este examen es el equivalente al diploma de la escuela secundaria. Las Clases son en español. Información: Milagros Anto. Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Page 12 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Clases de Inglés Clases Gratis de inglés en la Iglesia de Santa María - Las clases de inglés para adultos y jóvenes todos los lunes y miércoles 7:30 – 9:00 PM en el sótano del Centro Carnevale. Hablar inglés nos abre muchas puertas. Nuestros voluntarios son maestros profesionales. No habrá clases durante los meses de enero y febrero. English Language Learning Classes for adults new to the United States. Mondays and Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM, downstairs in the Carnevale Center. El Centro de Consejería Pathways es una agencia sin ánimo de lucro dedicada al cuidado de la salud mental. Es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia. Ofrecemos una gran variedad de servicios de salud mental para familias, niños y todas las personas sin importar su religión, edad, raza, u orientación sexual. Las puertas están abiertas para todos los que necesitan consejería. Si usted o algún conocido necesita ayuda visítenos en: 16 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442 [al frente de la iglesia principal] o por favor llame a 973.835.6337 o visite la página web http://www. pathwayscounseling.org/. Si desea ayuda en español. Por favor pregunte por la consejera Betty Ortiz-Drace o envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected] Escuela Católica de Santa María (Pre-Kinder a Grado Octavo) Nuestra Escuela de Santa María (St. Mary’s School) es una comunidad de fe conformada por nuestros alumnos, padres, maestros y frailes franciscanos. Nuestra misión es “educar a los niños en todos los aspectos de la vida, espiritual, emocional, social y académicamente, a través de los esfuerzos de colaboración de los maestros y los padres cuyas, vidas reflejen el mensaje del Evangelio.” Para mayor información por favor llamar al tel 973.835.2010, o escribirle a la secretaria general, la señora Mary Anne Smith, msmith@stmarys-pompton. org. También pue-den solicitar la asistencia del padre Gonzalo. No permitan que el idioma sea una barrera para que sus hijos reciban una buena educación católica. ¡Comuníquense con nosotros! Despensa de Comida de Santa María. Esta despensa gratuita de comida o Food Pantry es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia que ayuda a aproximadamente 175 familias a la semana (o sea aproximadamente 480 personas entre niños y adultos). Si usted o algún conocido necesita un mercado de emergencia, por favor visite nuestra despensa en 22 Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (en la parte baja del estacionamiento municipal) [email protected]. Puede llamar a Elkin Vargas: 973.557.5459 Ministerio Pastoral de San Esteban en la Parroquia de Santa María – Saint Stephen Ministry ¿Tiene problemas familiares, o siente soledad? ¿Es usted nuevo(a) en el área? ¿Ha perdido a un ser querido? ¿Ha sido usted o un allegado diagnosticado(a) con cáncer? ¿Sufre de alguna enfermedad crónica? ¿Ha regresado del servicio militar? No importa por lo que está pasando, en nuestra parroquia tenemos la disponibilidad y los recursos para ayudarle. Este ministerio es bilingüe. Llame a Beverly Delleart, Directora del Ministerio Pastoral y Cuidado Cristiano de San Esteban, al 973.835.0374, ext. 113, [email protected]. Somos el Rostro de Cristo para aquellos que necesitan compañía. Todas las llamadas son confidenciales. No hay cargos monetarios previstos. Interesados en ser voluntarios en nuestro ministerio, por favor llamar al número antes mencionado. También puede comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo. Grupo de Jóvenes Hispanos de Santa María Este es un nuevo grupo (en español/bilingüe) para jóvenes entre las edades de 13 y 18 años de edad que quieran crecer en su fe, sirviendo a su comunidad y trabajando en equipo con otros jóvenes, de acuerdo al modelo católico y franciscano de nuestra parroquia. Te invitamos a participar todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 8:00 PM en el Centro Carnevale, salón 003 (sótano). Informes: Belinda OrellanoRojas (973.800.2604 - [email protected]) o Marissa Díaz (862.668.5515 - [email protected]). ¿Quiere ser un fraile franciscano? Programa de Asistencia Médica de la Iglesia de Santa María. Todos los lunes de 7:30 a 9 PM un grupo de doctores y enfermeras Debe tener un status legal de inmigración en los EEUU, ser soltero, tener entre los 21 y 45 años de edad, tener buen estado de salud física y mental. ¡Imagínese en el hábito franciscano! Para más información en español, favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo, Director Asistente de Vocaciones de los Frailes Franciscanos (Provincia del Santo Nombre) 1.973.835.0374, ext. 702 Correo electrónico: [email protected]. ATENCION: El programa de asistencia médica de Santa María Se necesitan voluntarios para servir en el COMEDOR COMUNITARIO de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Jersey City, una vez al mes. La próxima visita será el sábado 19 de marzo. 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 (en inglés) con nuestra directora de Servicio Comunitario (Outreach Director) Jacqueline Rose, 973.835.0374, ext 193 ([email protected]). En español: Elkin Vargas 973.557.5459 ([email protected])- o con el Padre Gonzalo. voluntarios atienden las necesidades básicas de las personas que no cuentan con seguro medico. Ellos vienen del Hospital de San José en Paterson. No se necesita cita previa. La clínica se encuentra localizada en el sótano del Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave. Pompton Lakes, NJ) en el salón 003. Se cuenta con un intérprete al español. NO realizará más exámenes para participar en deportes en las escuelas. Estos exámenes deben ser hechos por el médico en cada escuela, y son gratis. Los estudiantes deben asistir a las sesiones que cada escuela programa para aquellos que quieren participar en actividades deportivas. ó é ñ ú áí Ó Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Page 13 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs (MCOHA) El Centro para la Ciudadanía y la Inmigración: Consultas sobre migración, consideración de acción diferida para los llegados en la infancia (DACA), petición para familiares extranjeros, ayuda para refugiados, asistencia para aquellos que buscan asilo, solicitudes para naturalización y ciudadanía, asistencia en caso de menores de edad que viajan sin acompañante, asistencia para víctimas de crímenes violentos, incluyendo violencia doméstica. Todos los casos son representados por un abogado experimentado que trabaja a tiempo completo. Solicite una cita y aproveche las cómodas tarifas. www. mcoha.org—97 Bassett Highway, Dover, NJ 07801, Tel: 973.537.0574 Formación de Fe para Adultos La justicia brota de la fe es un proceso de formación para hispanos sobre el compromiso social y la íntima conexión entre la fe y el amor hacia el prójimo. Esta obra promueve el desarrollo espiritual de los que anhelan profundizar la práctica de su fe en un ambiente tan desafiante como el de hoy y en el que somos llamados para la Nueva Evangelización, como nos invita el Papa Francisco: “vayan sin miedo a servir.” Los interesados deben inscribirse con el Padre Gonzalo ([email protected] – 9738350374 ext 702). Spanish Classes ¿Hablas español? Saturdays: 2:00 to 5:00 PM Spanish Classes by Milagros Anto, Director of Hispanic Ministry (Tel: 973.835.0374, ext 703 o 201.841.0269) Saturdays March 5, 12, 19 (Conference Room) Saturdays April 2, 16, 23 (Conference Room) 30 (Church Hall) Mayo 7 y 14 (Conference Room), 21 (Church Hall) June 4 (Church Hall) These will be classes for people with some basic knowledge. Registration is required – space is limited El Papa Francisco ha declarado un “AÑO DE MISERICORDIA” (la misión de ser testigos de la misericordia de Dios), el cual comienza el 8 de diciembre de 2015, y concluye el 20 de noviembre de 2016. Los frailes franciscanos de la Provincia del Santo Nombre ofrecen una oración diaria en el folleto “La Misericordia de Bolsillo” el cual está disponible este fin de semana. Por favor tome uno y lea la reflexión diariamente. Servicio de Reconciliación - Confesiones – y Retiro de Cuaresma Habrá un Servicio de Reconciliación (con oportunidad para Confesiones) el sábado 5 de marzo, 2016 en la Iglesia de San Antonio (65 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, NJ 07405) Third Sunday of Lent February 28, 2016 Page 14 Men’s Cornerstone Are you looking to renew or jump start your sense of belonging to the community? Have you been away from the Church & want to reconnect, meet & interact with other men in faith? Or, perhaps you need some personal reflection time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Men’s Cornerstone Saturday, March 19 Cornerstone will be a one-day event open to all men who would like an opportunity to reflect, renew and strengthen their faith while meeting other men in our Christian community. For more info/to register visit http://www.stmarys-pompton.org Or call: Bill Ruel at 973.945.8280 Women’s Cornerstone – March 4/5, 2016 What is Cornerstone? C ornerstone is an opportunity to renew your faith and grow in the experience of your Christian Community surrounded by a supportive group of women just like you. It is a place of warmth and hospitality where you take a breather from life's daily stress. Come treat yourself to Cornerstone and see how you Color His World! Share in some quiet, reflective time and learn about yourself on a personal and spiritual level again. Look for brochures by the church entrance or read more online at www.stmarys-pompton.org, or contact Registration Co-Chairs Leslie Lorah: lester0325@gmail. com (973) 632-7639 or Terry Lummer: tlummer1@gmail. com (201) 400-0328.
