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Schedule for Masses
and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)
Saint Mary’s Parish
17 Pompton Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
973-835-0374
MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church)
SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)
Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church)
www.stmarys-pompton.org
SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church)
Welcome! As we celebrate Independence Day, let us be grateful
for our freedom to worship.
July 3, 2016
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)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adult Faith News..........................................4
Altar Servers Wanted...................................2
Baptisms................................................. 3
Carnival - 2016................................. Cover
Community News.................................. 14
Contact Us............................................... 2
Daily Readings for the Week.................... 7
Deceased Names..................................... 3
Elementary Religious Education............... 7
Eucharistic Celebrations.......................... 3
Faith Direct.............................................. 7
Franciscan Discernment...............................6
Hispanic Catholics -10 things to know....... 12
TO CONTACT US:
Hispanic Ministry News......................... 10-12
Ignatian Spirituality Retreat.................... 5
LGBT Ministry ......................................... 8
Memorial Vigil Light................................ 7
Military Personnel Names....................... 3
Ministerio Hispano de Santa María......10-12
Ministry News......................................... 8
Parish Office Closing................................ 3
Parish Pictures....................................... 13
Pathways Counseling Center.................... 9
Prayer Requests....................................... 3
Quotes to Ponder.................................. 14
RCIA..................................................................14
St. Mary’s Parish
. 17 Pompton Ave.
Pompton Lakes NJ 07442
Phone: 973.835.0374
FAX:
973.835.8173
Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.org
Email: [email protected]
PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708
[email protected]
ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey.................973.835.0374x145
[email protected]
PAROCHIAL 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]
CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING
Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113
[email protected]
Stephen Ministry, Journey with Cancer Ministry, Military Outreach
DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835.7750x181
[email protected]
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Alma Banta, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102
[email protected]
Debbie Borroto -Rel. Ed. Administrative Asst. . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x130
[email protected]
FOOD PANTRY - Jerry Provost, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.831.4442
[email protected]
HISPANIC MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703
[email protected]
Rosary Devotion—Please join us for the 5:00 PM Rosary
on Mondays in church [Rosary brochures available.]
W
Calling New Altar Servers
Rosary Devotion................................................2
Stephen Ministry - Caregivers.................. 5
St. Mary Magdala Prayer Service............. 5
The Parish Store...................................... 9
The Pastor’s Desk.................................... 4
Trip - Christmas on Danube...................... 9
Ukrainian Food Night at Carnival............. 5
Vocation - Franciscan............................... 9
Weddings................................................ 3
Weekly Calendar..................................... 2
Welcome..................................................14
Yankees Raffle Tickets................................7
Youth Ministry...........................................6
MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey. . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158
[email protected]
ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192
[email protected]
OUTREACH & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY
Jacqueline M. Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.513.3325
[email protected]
R.C.I.A. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected]
SCHOOL - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010
[email protected]
SOCIAL JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191
[email protected]
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709
[email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY - Jennifer Ferraioli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x103
[email protected]
Confirmation - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160
[email protected]
Religious Education 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner. . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161
[email protected]
High School Youth Ministry - Michael Macalintal . . 973.835.5594x117
[email protected]
Weekly Calendar
DATE/MINISTRY
MON—July 4
Rosary Devotion
TUES—July 5
Centering Prayer
WED—July 6
Shawl Ministry
Advocates for Justice
THURS—July 7
e are in the process of expanding our Altar
Servers for weekend masses. Any child who has
made their First Communion is eligible.
Adult Faith - Deuteronomy
Adult Faith - Deuteronomy
Circle of Friendship
If you are interested, please fill out the form located in
the Sacristy and return it to the Parish Office - attention
Fr. Richard. A training session will be held in the future;
new servers will be mentored by a senior server.
SAT—July 9
Targeted Food Drive
SUN—June 19
Targeted Food Drive
­ .TIME PLACE
5:00 PM
Church
7:00 PM
Carnevale Center
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
Carnevale Center
Carnevale Center
8:00 AM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Carnevale Center
Carnevale Center
Van Vooren Room
4:30 PM
Parking Lot
7:00 AM
Box Truck
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Eucharistic Celebrations
Para-liturgical Services (PLS)
MONDAY
9:00 AM
July 4
† Daniel Nolan, Robert Weigand
† Allen Goodwin Smith Jr. † Jacqueline Devonmille
TUESDAY
7:30 AM
July 5
† Jennie Vasquez
† Bill Moore (30th Ann.) WEDNESDAY
7:30 AM
July 6
† Morgan & Madison Lacitiello (13th Ann.)
† Jennie Vasquez THURSDAY
7:30 AM
July 7
† Louis Vozzo, Victor La Rosa
† Andy Sienko (10th Ann.)
† Aurora Pascale FRIDAY
7:30 AM
July 8
† George & Catherine Conroy SATURDAY
9:00 AM (PLS)
July 9
Special Intention
7:00 PM
C/H-Fr. Richard
† Antoni Chudy
† Edward Cusack
SUNDAY
7:30 AM
C/H-Fr. Frank
July 10
L The Ciser Family 9:00 AM C/H-Fr. Frank
† Colette Brooks † Michael Rugiscak
9:00 AM
Spanish Mass
C/H-Fr. Gonzalo
† Maria Del Carmen Sepulveda Soto
10:30 AM
† Charles Okore 12:00 PM
† Marie A. Mirabelli C/H-Fr. Joe T
“...a time to be healed...”
Bill Scully, OFM, Jean Rettus, Nate & Charlie Gardner, Tyler Yukow, Jim
Siniscalchi, Baby Ryan McGahran, Greg, Beverly, Judy, Joey Coco, William
Monzo, Santa Mastrofilippo, Jerome Foray, David Columbia, Mary Jean, Jason,
Bob, Valerie, Richard, Vince, Jeremiah Honculada, Kathy Slonski, Kelly Pinnand, Armand Christopher, Judi Sonne Damiano, Jeremiah Honculada, Mildred
Farina, Bernice Staudinger, Annemarie Mitchell, Hannah, Helen Konarski,
Debra Badier, Jason Mohl, Hannah Boorse, Tim Jones, Tanya Martin, Judy
Haider, Al Urchuck, Grace McVey, Shirley B., Cheri Hiller, Gene Hiller, Dawn
Pellenger, Bob Briant, Lucita Sullivan, Leonard Pugliese, Jackie Rose
“...a time to serve...”
For the People of the Parish
† Linda Otto Carter Arias, Valerie Phang
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.
5:00 PM
C/H-Fr. Joe
“...a time to be born...”
“...a time to love...”
July 9
In Thanksgiving
10:30 AM
Family Liturgy
Downey Hall
C/H-Fr. Richard
o everything there is a season and...
SATURDAY
5:00 PM
C/H-Fr. RIchard
C/H-Fr. Frank
T
Cara Remmert and Pedro Pagan
Laura Amatulli and John Champion
C-Celebrant — H-Homilist (Interpreted for the
Hearing Impaired)
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Parish Office Closing
he Parish Office will be closed Saturday, July 2,
through Monday, July 4, in observance of the
holiday and will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday, July 5.
For emergencies, please call 973.839.1975
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 — 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
SO Andrew Charman, USN
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, Afghanistan — SO David Welsh, US Navy
SGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA
SGT Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, CLamp Legeune, NC
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
LCpl Jake Shovlowsky, USMC, Germany
Cpl Justyn Shovlowsky, USMC, Camp Legeune, NC
LtCol David Dean, U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX
“...a time to die...”
Ismael Moya Harrera, James Bittel, Margaret Martin
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The Pastor’s Desk
Dear Friends,
May the Lord give you peace!
“Like us” on Facebook!
This weekend we celebrate the greatest of American holidays—
Independence Day! Happy 4th of July to everyone! I really learned
to love the 4th of July as a kid. That was the day the extended Sevola
Family got together for its family reunion. After a great day of parades,
picnicking, swimming and just hanging out with my cousins, we would
make our way to the other end of the lake to watch the fireworks. Who
doesn’t love fireworks?!?
I loved every minute of the 4th of July then and I still do today. But
as an adult I know the 4th of July is about a lot more than family
reunions and fireworks. Today I’m aware of our American heritage,
our freedoms, our rights and our responsibilities. Our American
heritage is taken up with so many wonderful things, from celebrating
our history to welcoming the newest immigrants to our shores. We are
proud of what we have accomplished, we are proud of our historical
heroes and we look forward to what lies ahead and place great hope
in our young people. Let us always and everywhere give thanks for
our freedoms and for the brave men and women who defend these
freedoms. Let us do all we can to protect all our rights and freedoms
enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
On this Independence Day let us also remind ourselves of the
responsibilities and duties we have as Americans. We have a
responsibility to be good citizens, to take care of ourselves and to take care
of the neediest in our society. We have the responsibility to seek peace,
care for the earth and defend our country. We have a responsibility to
welcome the stranger and give comfort to the alienated.
We employ many symbols when we celebrate our American heritage.
Perhaps one of the most enduring symbols is the Statue of Liberty.
She stands in New York Harbor as a symbol of our freedom and as
a sure sign of hope for all who gaze upon her majesty. Let’s always
remember the profound words of Emma Lazarus found on the base of
Lady Liberty: Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses,
yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore,
send these, the homeless, tempest tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside
the golden door. Someone in each of our histories knew those words
intimately; let us be sure that the new immigrants who come to our
shores will celebrate them for generations to come!
Please remember that the Carnival is next week! This great week-long
event begins Monday, July 11, and runs through Saturday, July 16. This is
a great night out for the family, a great way to see friends and a great way
to support St. Mary’s! Come on out and have a good time. Many thanks
to everyone who works so hard to make this event a success!
Thanks for a great week and best wishes for a great one to come!
Pace e Bene,
Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, Pastor
Fr. Frank can be reached at [email protected]
THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY
Presenter: Fr. Joe
Thursdays July 7, 21, 28
8:00 - 9:30 AM in Carnevale Center Room 201
7:00 - 8:30 PM in Carnevale Center Room 101/102
SAVE YOUR SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
Beginning September 11
(Sundays, 11:30 AM in the Prayer Room or
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM in the Carnevale Center)
Conversations on our Faith
Faith - September/October
Sacraments - November/December
Morality - January/February, 2017
Lent - March/April, 2017
The Journey with Jesus - April/May, 2017
Come one, come all - come to one or come to all! Not a
class, but a time to read, hear and renew some basics of our faith.
Flyers with all the dates and topics are available in the
church lobby and Parish Office.
C
GOT 10 MINUTES?
heck out our webpage [under Adult Faith Formation]
and learn about the Scriptures. These short videos
(under 10 minutes) explain the basic teachings of the
text. A new video will be up every week. Check it out!
E
VISION VIDEOS: Movie of the Week
ach week our Adult Faith Ministry will be listing videos (with
a Christian perspective) which will be available at the Parish
Office - videos can be borrowed for two nights - call the Office to
assure their availability.
John XXIII
The Miracle Worker
The Seventh Chamber
The Story of Dorothy Day
Molokai, The Story of Father Damien
Romero
Reluctant Saint - St. Francis
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Please Come and Celebrate
St. Mary of Magdala
at a Prayer Service to be held
Monday, July 18,
at 7:30 PM in St. Mary’s Church.
O
nce again we will join with our neighbors from Our
Lady of Consolation in celebrating one of the foremost
leaders in the early Church. Mary of Magdala led the group
of women who accompanied Jesus and supported him in
his ministry, was present at his death, and was the first to
proclaim the good news of His Resurrection to the other
disciples.
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Ukrainian Food Night
at the Carnival Thursday, July 14
starting at 7:00 PM
Featuring homemade pierogies, kielbasa, sauerkraut,
stuffed cabbage, borscht and desserts.
Can you help supply food? Contact Aneta Ferreira at
973.449.3768 or [email protected]
The Ministry of Spiritual Direction
Do you find yourself drawn during 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 BEFORE, DURING & AFTER PEOPLE”
Loneliness, homebound, chronic illness, financial difficulties,
role of a caregiver, living in a nursing home, aging issues,
relocation/moving transitions, marital/family struggles….all concerns
Stephen Ministers
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.
“Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!” –Saint Ignatius Loyola
(All for the glory of God!)
Consolation care before/during/after the funeral, downsizing/
job loss, separation/divorce, health challenges…
Grief/Bereavement Care For All Life’s Losses
When you or a loved one are told “You have cancer…”
Journey With Cancer Ministers
For those deployed & their families
Military Outreach Ministers
Our caregivers have completed an extensive formation program and
commit to continuing education. They provide emotional and spiritual
support through confidential, one-to-one, same-gender care. They
are resourceful with referrals to professional/community resources.
Above all, they are faith-filled, compassionate, hopeful and
dedicated. OFFERED ON A NO-FEE BASIS
CALL TODAY: Beverly Delleart, Ministry Director, at
973.835.0374, ext. 113
Showing Christ by Serving Others
“By this all men will know that you are
My disciples.” John 13:35
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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
HIGH SCHOOL
A group of high school students will be volunteering the week of
July 11-14 as they make their way to Father English Center in
Paterson. There are still spots open! Please contact Mike if you
are interested!
Antioch Team will NOT be meeting this week! Meetings will
resume on July 10 at 7:00 PM!
Registration is currently open for our summer Antioch Retreat!
This retreat will take place from July 22-24 and is open to all
current high school students (Class of 2017-2019). The cost of the
retreat is $65. Sign up today!
MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED
8th grade Summer Registration—Week 2, July 5 -8, 8:30 AM
- 2:30 PM in the Carnevale Center on Lenox Avenue.
6th & 7th Grade Religious Education Registration – is
now open for those entering the 6th or 7th grade in September. 6th
grade session is September 11/12 to December 11/12 and 7th grade
session is January 8/9 to April 9, 2017.
Middle School Service Opportunity—Summer Service
for Middle School Youth Ministry – Fr. English Community
Center – Playing, reading, listening, laughing with the children
in the summer camp program! July 18-21, 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM.
Chaperones needed. Limited to 10 Participants. Register online.
CONFIRMATION
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN, PLEASE
NOTE:
•
Phase 2 candidates registering after June 30 will be placed
in whatever group/time/day spots are available. We will not
guarantee your last-year group.
•
The Phase 1 October Journey retreat has been filled.
•
Want to register online and need your envelope number and
password? Contact Pat Newton at pat@stmarys-pompton.
org
Northern New Jersey Franciscan Discernment
Community
T
he Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province invite single
men between the ages of 18 to 45 interested in learning
more about Franciscan Life to join our fraternity for Evening
Prayer and dinner. For more information and reservation, please
contact our local Vocational Director, Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM
at [email protected] or 973.835.0374, ext 702.
“Holy Name Province is an evangelical and missionary fraternity
called to minister in the Eastern United States and abroad. Rooted
in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, we are disciples of
Christ who seek to bring the Gospel into the everyday experience
of all people through Franciscan witness, popular preaching,
teaching, and pastoral leadership. We foster Christian discipleship
by collaborating with those whom we serve and by standing in
solidarity with all people, especially the alienated, the immigrant,
and the poor.”
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Elementary Religious Education
Grades 1-5
St. Mary’s School
Closed Friday
Carol La Salle, Principal
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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“LET’S START HEAVEN HERE”
For detailed information about Grades 1 through 5,
go to www.stmarys-pompton.org (under Ministries - Religious
Education)
R
REGISTRATION OPENS!!
egistration opened on Monday, June 6, for all CCD
students who will be in grades 1 through 4 in September.
Check our website for details.
Yankees Raffle Tickets
available NOW at Parish Office!
Attention! 4th Grade CCD Parents!
St. Mary’s Grade 5 Peace Camp is part of our 5 Grade Religious
Education program (one week of Peace Camp for students entering
5th Grade in September, 2016)
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Each Peace Camp is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(except July 4) - Peace Camp dates for Grade 4 are:
Tuesday, July 5 - Friday, July 8 (till 4:00 PM)
Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29
Game 1 - August 5, 4 Field Level tickets,
Yankees vs Cleveland Indians, $125 per ticket value
Game 2 - August 26, 4 Field Level tickets,
Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles, $125 per ticket value
Camps are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are in need of adults to act as individual group facilitators;
for questions or to volunteer, please call 973.835.7750.
Game 3 - September 7, 4 Field Level tickets,
Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays, $125 per ticket value
Game 4 - September 30, 4 Field Level tickets,
Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles, $125 per ticket value
Daily Readings for the Week
Total value of each prize is $500
Sponsored by and benefiting Saint Mary’s Parish
Sunday: Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or
10:1-9
Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7
Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23
Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33
Donation: $10.00 per Ticket
T
o enroll in FaithDirect, either go to www.faithdirect.
net, call 866.507.8757 [St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23] or
mail an enrollment form [available in the Parish Office].
Thank you for your support!
Drawing on Friday, July 8, 3:00 PM
at Saint Mary’s Parish Office
T
Memorial Vigil Light
here is one Memorial Vigil Light 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.
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Ministry News
Food Pantry News
Prayer Shawls Available—Anyone interested
in a prayer shawl for a special need [to celebrate
joyous occasions, to console those in need, to
give hope or to comfort], please contact the
Parish Office at 973.835.0374.
We appreciate your generous contributions of food,
supermarket gift cards and checks for the Food Pantry;
you are truly a blessing to this ministry!
W
e can use paper and re-usable grocery bags (for
the time being we have plenty of plastic bags).
What’s Needed Now—Parmalot
Shelf Milk (2% &
whole), Spam, Dried Beans, Dried Mashed Potatoes,
Canned Corn, Canned Potatoes, Canned Carrots, Tomato Paste,
Manwich.
Targeted Drive—July
9-10— Shampoo, Bar Soap,
Dish Detergent, Coffee, Tuna, Dried Beans, Dried Mashed
Potatoes.
Please Note—The Targeted Food Drive is held on the 2nd
Sunday of each month; the box truck, manned by the Boy
Scouts, will be parked in the parking lot for your donations.
St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes
- Join us on a
trip to Ehrhardt’s, Hawley, PA, Thursday, July 21. Cost $42
(members $40) includes bus, lunch, dessert, wine & soda and
show: American Bandstand Show “Shake, Rattle & Roll.” Bus
leaves Pompton Lakes 8:45 AM; departs Ehrhardt’s 3:30 PM. Call
Madeline Morse 973.835.3344 or Jo Usinowicz 973.616.0980.
Soup Kitchen—Members of the Soup Kitchen Committee will
be at the church doors after each mass next weekend distributing
pans and recipes. Please consider helping to feed the poor in
Jersey City. Thank you.
Please note: when donating food, check the expiration
dates; we cannot accept expired food.
Happy Summer!
Can you Help?—Church dusting and polishing (no
heavy-duty work) - it takes only about 1 1/2 hours every
LGBT Ministry at St. Mary’s
three weeks on Wednesday mornings.
Also, we need a few more people to help clean the
purificators [wash and iron the cloths used to clean the chalice]
about once every ten weeks.
Please call the Parish Office [973.835.0374] and leave your name and
phone number if you can help.
T
Circle of Friendship Ministry— A support group for sepa-
The LGBT Ministry is inspired to action by the charism
of St. Francis of Assisi to welcome, worship and witness.
rated or divorced persons. Informal, friendly, confidential meetings let us share emotions, problems and joys as we journey
together - non-denominational - all faiths welcome.
Please join us - we meet the first, third and fifth Thursdays of each
month in St. Mary’s VanVooren Room, from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Questions or concerns? Call Jeff Rusnak at 973.831.9847.
he goal of this ministry is for LGBT people of
faith to explore their spirituality and share their
experience, strength and hope with one another. It will
actively provide and promote faith opportunities to build
a community for those who have experienced spiritual
disconnection.
Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 6, 7:00 PM
in Room 001/002 at the Carnevale Center.
For more information please contact Roy Corson at
[email protected].
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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!
Ninth Annual Charity Golf Outing—
sponsored by Benefit Solutions to
benefit Pathways Counseling, will be
held Monday, August 15, Black Bear Golf Club in
Franklin, NJ—
[Full breakfast & BBQ buffet, raffles, prizes and awards.] Fun for
everyone! For info call: Benefit Solutions, 973.808.2888, Tina
Pergola, ext 210, Sherry Mudrick, ext 223.
Golf brochures available in church and the Parish Office.
Licensed Professional Counselors and
Licensed Clinical Social Workers Wanted
Pathway’s Counseling Center is hiring Licensed Professional
Christmas on the
Danube
with Fr. Gonzalo
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]
featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise
Departure Date: November 27
9 Days • 19 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners)
Highlights: Vienna ● Passau ● Regensburg ● Nuremberg ●
Christmas Markets ● Rothenburg ● Würzburg
Rates Per Person
Double $3,549, Single $3,849
*Included in Price: Round Trip Airfare, Cruise, Air Taxes,
Hotel Transfers
For more information call Betty Houston, Cardinal Tours
973-835-0177 - [email protected]
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
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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)
3 DE JULIO 2016 – XIV Domingo ordinario
“En aquel tiempo, Jesús designó a otros setenta y dos discípulos y los
mandó por delante, de dos en dos, a todos los pueblos y lugares a donde
pensaba ir, y les dijo: “La cosecha es mucha y los trabajadores pocos.
Rueguen, por tanto, al dueño de la mies que envíe trabajadores a sus
campos. Pónganse en camino; yo los envío como corderos en medio de
lobos. No lleven ni dinero, ni morral, ni sandalias y no se detengan a
saludar a nadie por el camino. Cuando entren en una casa digan: “Que la
paz reine en esta casa”. Y si allí hay gente amante de la paz, el deseo de
paz de ustedes se cumplirá; si no, no se cumplirá. Quédense en esa casa.
Coman y beban de lo que tengan, porque el trabajador tiene derecho a su
salario. No anden de casa en casa. En cualquier ciudad donde entren y los
reciban, coman lo que les den. Curen a los enfermos que haya y díganles:
“Ya se acerca a ustedes el Reino de Dios””. Lucas 10:1-9
Paseos de Verano:
•
Domingo 17 de julio – Paseo al Acuario de Coney Island en
New York Saldremos a las 8:00am (estacionamiento de la Iglesia)
y volveremos a las 8:00pm. El precio incluye transportación. Los
niños menores de 2 años no pagan, pero van sentados con sus
padres. EL PRECIO es de $25 por persona. Fecha límite para pagar
el domingo 3 de julio. Hablar con Milagros Anto
•
Domingo 7 de agosto – Paseo al parque de atracciones Dorney
Park & Wildwater Kingdom en Pennsylvania. Saldremos
a las 7:30 am (estacionamiento de la Iglesia) y volveremos a las
9:00 pm. El precio incluye transportación y entrada al parque.
Los niños menores de 2 años no pagan, pero van sentados con
sus padres. EL PRECIO es de $60 por persona. Fecha límite
para pagar el domingo 24 de julio. Por favor inscribirse con
Milagros Anto.
Comunidades Franciscanas de Discernimiento en el norte de
Nueva Jersey
Los frailes franciscanos de la Provincia del Santo Nombre invitamos a hombres
solteros entre las edades de 21 a 45 años, interesados en conocer más acerca
de nuestra vida franciscana, a que nos acompañen a orar y cenar en alguna de
nuestras fraternidades locales (Butler, Wood-Ridge, Paterson, Ringwood, and
Pompton Lakes). Para más información y reservación, por favor comunicarse
con nuestro Director Regional de Vocaciones el Padre Gonzalo Torres, OFM
[email protected] or 973.835.0374 (ext 702).
“La Provincia del Santo Nombre es una fraternidad evangélica y misionera
llamada a servir en el Este de los Estados Unidos y en el extranjero.
Arraigados en la tradición católica y franciscana, somos discípulos de
Cristo que buscamos llevar el Evangelio a la experiencia diaria de todas
las personas a través del testimonio franciscano, la predicación popular,
la enseñanza y el liderazgo pastoral. Impulsamos el discipulado cristiano
colaborando con aquéllos a quienes servimos y solidarizándonos con todas
las personas, especialmente las alienadas, los inmigrantes y los pobres.”
Formación de Fe para Adultos (Adult Faith Formation
Carnaval de Santa María (Julio 11 al 16, 2016)
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] – 973.835.0374, ext 702).
Este es el evento más importante de la parroquia para recaudar
fondos. El viernes es la NOCHE HISPANA. Si desea ser voluntario
el viernes comuníquese con Milagros Anto.
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.
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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])
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.
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.
English Language Learning Classes for adults new to the United States. Mondays
and Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM, downstairs in the Carnevale Center.
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Ministerio Hispano de Santa María
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!
Ministerio Pastoral de San Esteban en 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 (beverly@
stmarys-pompton.org). 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]).
Programa de Asistencia Médica de la Iglesia de Santa Se necesitan voluntarios para servir en el COMEDOR
María. Todos los lunes de 7:30 a 9 PM un grupo de doctores y enfermeras COMUNITARIO de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Jersey
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.
City, una vez al mes. La próxima visita será el sábado 16 de julio.
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])ATENCION: El programa de asistencia médica de Santa María o con el Padre Gonzalo
NO realiza 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
10 Things to Know about Hispanic Catholics (by Timothy
que cada escuela programa para aquellos que quieren participar en
Matovina)
actividades deportivas.
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
10)
The Hispanic presence is transforming parish life. Hispanics
are a major force in the ongoing evolution of the U.S. Catholic parish
from the ethnic enclave to the shared or multicultural congregation.
A full quarter of the 17,337 Catholic parishes in the country (as
of 2015) offer services in Spanish. The number is growing.
TIMOTHY MATOVINA is professor of theology and co-director
of the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame.
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Ministerio Hispano de Santa María
The Sincaglia Family
Newly Baptized Isabella Sofia Reyes-Núñez
Newly Married Couple:
Mr & Mrs Jerry and Dominika Pereira
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Welcome
Community News
(Announcements are offered as a service to you. Appearance in the bulletin does
not mean we endorse them. The decision to contact and use any service is yours.)
Pompton Lakes Townwide Garage Sale—Saturday,
I
t is with much gratitude to the Lord that we welcome the following
new members into the community of St. Mary’s:
Katie Lynch, Riverdale
Keith Huntley and son, Bloomingdale
Antonica and Charles Cocuzza, Riverdale
Joanne Riggs, Denville
July 16, 9:00 AM - Dusk [no permits or fees required]. Sales will
take place at individual homes as well as business throughout
town. For information call: 973.835.0143, ext. 275.
Quotes to Ponder
Right now, we don’t have a very good relationship with
creation.
Pope Francis
From my point of view, God is the light that illuminates
the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it, and a spark of
divine light is within each of us.
Pope Francis
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were
to live forever.
Mahatma Gandhi
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them humanity cannot survive.
Dalai Lama
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RCIA
A
re you searching for a church to call your own? Know any
adults who might be interested in joining our Franciscan
Community?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the
process by which adults are formally received into the Roman
Catholic Church, a process by which those who were never
baptized, were baptized in another Christian tradition or
Catholics who never received Confirmation or Eucharist can
complete the Sacraments of Initiation. This is a wonderful
opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more
about our faith.
For more information, please contact Keith Orotosky,
973.476.44398 or [email protected]