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April 21, 2013

Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374

www.stmarys-pompton.org

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

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

Easter Season Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)

Welcome! The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need (Psalm 23:1, NLT). Help us trust you, God, and be content

and at peace. Amen.

TABLE OF CONTENTSAltar Flowers ............................................2Baptisms ....................................................3Centering Prayer - Taste of Silence ........5Cinco de Mayo Celebration .....................4Confirmation ............................................7Contact Us .................................................2Daily Readings for the Week .................10Deceased Names .......................................3Easter Flower Donation Names ..............9Elementary Religious Education ............7Eucharistic Celebrations .........................3Father’s Club Spring Plant Sale .............4

First Eucharist ..........................................7G.I.F.T. Spring Semester .........................5Faith Direct ...............................................2High School ...............................................6K of C Comedy Night ..............................8K of C Ricci Golf Outing .........................8Lectio Divina .............................................2Memorial Garden Pavers ........................5Middle School ...........................................6Middle School Religious Education ........6Military Personnel Names .......................3Ministry News ...........................................8 Food Pantry .........................................8

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

PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICARS Fr. Larry Anderson, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x112 [email protected] Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-374x710 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Steve Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-879-3102 [email protected] DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] CHURCH ACCOMPANIST - John Herbert . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x 192 j [email protected] MINISTRY - Joanne Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 [email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] SOCIAL JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] STEPHEN MINISTRY Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir. . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY - Anne Silversey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 - John Darcey . . . . . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] Youth Administrative Asst. - Debbie Borroto . . . . . 973.835.5594x138 [email protected].

MON—April 22Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 AM Prayer RoomMedical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

TUES—April 23GIFT - Book of Acts 9:30 AM Carnevale CenterSt. Mary’s Active Seniors 1:00 PM Downey HallCentering Prayer 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterSecular Franciscans 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

WED—April 24Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale CenterSt. Mary’s Seniors 1:00 PM Downey HallELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

THURS—April 25Lectio Divina 8:15 AM Prayer RoomJustFaith 202 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterK of C Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterCircle of Friendship 7:30 PM VanVooren RoomGIFT - How to Grow in Spirit 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE

Weekly Calendar

The Altar Flowers this week have been donated in loving memory of Robert Ross from Camille Ross.

Parish Trips - 2013 ...................................9 Pathways Counseling Center ..................9 Prayer Shawls Available ..........................8 Pompton Lakes Health Screenings .........9Prayer Requests........................................3Stephen Ministry .....................................5Sunday Readings ....................................10The Parish Store .......................................9The Pastor’s Desk.....................................4Weekly Calendar ......................................2Young Adult Spiritual Hike .....................7

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 21, 2013

Faith DirectTo enroll in FaithDirect either go to www.faithdirect.net or call

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

Lectio Divina, the ancient monastic practice of listening to the Word of God, listening to the silence and sharing what

touches your heart, is held on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in the Prayer Room.

The Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of Basil Ricci from his wife Marie.

Lectio Divina


Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)

MONDAY April 227:30 AM † Sr. Mary Ann Boyle

TUESDAY April 237:30 AM † Joanne Provost, Cheryl Fredericks

WEDNESDAY April 247:30 AM † Robert Runz (3rd Ann.) † Albert Palmeri, Russ Pagana

THURSDAY APRIL 257:30 AM † William Cooper (7th Ann.)

FRIDAY APRIL 267:30 AM † Barbara Morris (4th Ann.)

SATURDAY APRIL 279:00 am (PLS) Special Intention

C-Celebrant — H-Homilist

SATURDAY APRIL 275:00 PM † Thomas Dwyer Sr., Mildred Runz C/H-Fr. Richard † Richard C. Fleischer Sr. (3rd Ann.) † SebastianGiardina

9:00 PM † The Fleming Family C/H-Fr. Richard

SUNDAY APRIL 287:30 AM † JohnSokalski,MarioGarofalo C/H-Fr. Larry † Rich Varron

9:00AM † GeorgeMacDonald,Rev.StephenFeehen C/H-Fr. Larry † Charles McSweeney (2nd Ann.)

9:00 AM - Downey Hall ForthePeopleoftheParishSpanish Mass C/H-Fr.Gonzalo

10:30 AM † Paul Leary, James McMichael (Interpretedforthe † GeorgeMacDonald,NeilPilaar Hearing Impaired) † Irina Paryzka, Diane Szabo C/H-Fr. Frank † Paul J. Liskay, Elmer Calabrese † Peter W. Van Lenten Jr. (3rd Ann.)

10:30 AM - Downey Hall ForthePeopleoftheParishFamily Liturgy C/H-Fr. Richard

12:00 Noon † Diane Szabo, Martha Mayer C/H-Fr. Larry † Richard Stamboulian

5:00 PM † Joan Riker C/H-Fr. Frank † LouisMattera

“...a time to be healed...”Kara Fleming, Traci Fox, Marit Francis, Jeannine Walston, Delaney Brown, Patrice Morse, William Todd, Francis Walsh, Patricia Shauger, Kaitlyn Clemens, Jessie Vieira, Gene Hiller, Nancy Brennan, Gregory Manning, Mi-chael McKernan, Karen Richard, Cindy Grecco, Chloe Drucks, Joan Parker, Maureen Karson, Dylan Ackerman, Lily Schouten, Roseanne Greco, Betty Jo Piccolo, Victorio R. Tolentino Jr., David Punda, Michael Weiner, Jacqueline Devonmille, Joan Moran, Shari Baudoux, Erin Clarke, Jack Schloerb, Catherine Dec, Eric Ludwig, Richard Stamboulian, John H., Roberta Pankow, Theresa McHale, Angela Saletto, Robert Jancsak, Erik Simm, Susan Lauro, Mary Anne Wilson, Dr. Kombies Azmudeh, Joseph Lopez, Bolestaw Wasilewski, Chloe Drukkes, Yolanda Holliger, Peter Maggio, Edward Dwyer Sr., Judy M., Janice Zichelli, Pam H.

To everything there is a season and...

“...a time to die...”Vince Godwin, Idabelle Singer, Richard E. Stamboulian

Stephen Potorencki

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

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

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

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

Spec. Timothy O’Boyle, US Army, AfghanistanRyan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Capt. 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

SGT Ryan J. Schumacher, US Marine, Afghanistan, 3rd TourPFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence—Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC

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

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

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

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

SGT Ryan Cronin, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS—PFC Brian O’Boyle, US Army, KoreaSPC Matt Hooben, US Army, Ft. Wainwright, AK

SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy—SO David Welsh, US NavySO Justin Bensinger, US Navy, PVT Devin Taranto, USMC

CPT Christopher DeFiori, U.S. Army—CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA

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

SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, AfghanistanCpl Sean Lynch, US Marines, 5th Dep. Afghanistan

SPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanSgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan—Lt. Matthew Abazia, US Navy

SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CALCpl Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Afghanistan—Airmen Karlie Sonne, Lackland AFB, TX

LCpl Michael C. Yodice, US Marines, OkinawaLCpl Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Camp Pendeleton, CA

Lt Colonel David Lawrence Dean, AfghanistonSPC Victor Dec, US Army Combat Medic, Kuwait

LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, OkinawaPVT Tiffany Thumann, US Army Military Police, Italy

LCpl Michael Vignuli, US Marines, AfghanistanLCpl Thomas Stapleton, US Marines, Afghanistan

“...a time to be born...”Evan Alway, Molly Grimshaw, Aubrey Troy, Quinn Hecker,

Kaitlyn and Sydney Ventre, Lilyana Lucas, Nick Martinez-ValenciaJose Martinez-Valencia

Offering cards for Altar Flowers are available at the Parish Office. These make wonderful

remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $50.

Offering cards for the Bread and Wine for the Liturgy of the Eucharist are available at the

Parish Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $35.


The PasTor’s Desk

Join us for our annual celebration of CINCO

DE MAYO on Saturday, May 4, at the Carnevale Center.

Tickets are available in the Parish Office. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

If you’ve purchased anything significant lately, you were probably offered an extended warranty. You know the deal, if you lay out extra cash, you can purchase long-term care for your computer, iPod, cell phone or even your automobile. For just a few extra bucks you can have a little peace of mind and a guarantee that you will be protected. For the most part, we like those kinds of guarantees. We like to know that if anything goes wrong, we can return the product for a nice, shiny new one! Life may not come with any guarantees but purchases sure do!

Well, sisters and brothers, we are not only about purchases, we are about life and living life to its fullest. It is true that there are no guarantees and certainly no returns. Life is wonderful and tragic, happy and sad, adventurous and boring all at the same time. You take what you get and do the best you can. No guarantees, no returns, no shiny new replacements. Because of that we must care for and respect life at every turn and on this Good Shepherd Sunday we hear that first and foremost we are respected, loved and cared for by God.

To be cared for by God is a wonderful and comforting thing. But to be cared for by God means that we must care for one another. We must always be willing to forgive one another. We must love all people. We must always be inclusive. We must always be non-violent. We must always recognize the power of the Holy Spirit in all people. That really is what it means to respect life. Too often we define respect for life in narrow terms. We are willing to go to the sword to protect the unborn, and that is fine, but it is only the beginning. Respecting life may begin with the unborn, but it does not end with the unborn.

God has given us eternal life. It does not happen after we die, it is ours right this very moment and for all of our lives. We have been given eternal life and that means every life has meaning and every life is sacred. That includes the unborn, it includes people who work in abortion clinics, it includes victims of violence, it includes the perpetrator of violence and it includes the sick, the elderly, the poor and the lonely. Every life has meaning and every life is sa-cred. Now, that does not mean we are sinless and blameless. It simply means all our lives have meaning, we are all shepherded by Jesus Christ and every human life must be respected no matter what you or I or society might think of that human life.

We have been made a light to the nations and a means of salvation, so we must be totally taken up with our world. Our response to that call must be one of total immersion in the goodness of our world so as to challenge the evils of our world. We must not place the economic gain of a few above the common good of all people on earth. We must not ignore the interconnection of all processes and we must not ignore the well-being of future generations. We must be converted from a consumerist lifestyle, address poverty, end war,

shun violence, promote education, endorse a just wage, uphold justice and pursue peace at all costs. These are all part of respecting life, having eternal life and being in the flock of the Good Shepherd.

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

Live music by Mariachi, Latin-American Dances, Latino food and much more.

Annual Spring Plant & Flower Sale

Pace e Bene,

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

Dear Friends, May the Lord give you peace!

(Continued in next column)

The St. Mary’s Fathers’ Club is holding their annual Spring Plant & Flower Sale just in time for Mother’s

Day. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s School. Order forms are available in the rectory or can be down-loaded by clicking the Tuesday packet on the school’s website.

Completed forms should be returned no later than Tuesday, April 23, to the school or the Parish Office.

Flowers and plants will be available for pick up on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, in the courtyard.

We thank you for your support.


Give yourself or a loved one a gift of faith; sign up for one of our classes during the spring trimester.

Please register at - https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/

GIFT - Spring Semester

GIFT Class I - The Book of Acts Instructor: Fr. Charles Parr, Ph.D.Tuesdays: April 23, 30, May 7, 14 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Parish. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles is the largest of all the New Testament texts and was written by the same author as the Gospel of Luke. This narrative tells the amazing story of how the Church grew from a small sect of Jewish-Christians in and around Jeru-salem and spread throughout the ancient world. The Book of Acts is always read during the Easter season and is a story that speaks to the power of the Holy Spirit and how the Third Person of the Trinity enabled ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This class will examine and discuss Acts in its historical, cultural and theological significance. Please bring a complete Bible.

Inquiries will always be attended to and handled confidentially. This ministry is provided on a no-fee basis.

BEVERLY DELLEARTDirector of Stephen Ministry, Certified Spiritual Director973.835.0374, Ext.113, [email protected]

GIFT Retreat Day - And They Were All Filled With the Holy Spirit...Saturday, May 18 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 NoonOur Lady of the Magnificat - KinnelonFacilitated by Msgr. Thomas Nydeggar and Deacon Andy Golden

Join us on the beautiful campus of Our Lady of the Magnificat on the eve of Pentecost Sunday as our GIFT retreat this year will focus on answering three questions: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? and How can I be filled with the Spirit? Reflections will include biblical references to the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, the role the Holy Spirit in the history of our Church, and how we may experience the power of the Holy Spirit. Additional reflections will address the ability of the Holy Spirit to change and influence our lives. Please join us for a wonderful day of prayer and reflection on the day before the great feast of Pentecost which celebrates the day those who gathered in the Upper Room were filled with the Holy Spirit and changed the world.

A Taste of Silence ExperienceExperience Centering Prayer

Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 PM, Carnevale Center, Room 201

Life is increasingly hectic. Just when we think that the pace of life has reached its maximum, it speeds up some

more. There are only 24 hours in each day, but the demands on our time seem to increase continuously. We risk burn-out, estrangement from our loved ones and professional collapse.

How can we hold things together? In Psalm 46:10, we hear the words, Be still and know that I am God. When we hear these words, there is a quiet, powerful stirring in our innermost beings and in our minds we whisper Yes, this is what I want.But, how do I do it?

St. John of the Cross said that God’s first language is silence; in Centering Prayer we learn this language, we learn to open to God’s gift of contemplative prayer.

Therese M. Saulnier will present this experience. Theresa earned a Master of Arts degree in Theology with a concentra-tion in spirituality from Fordham.

Come and learn the language of silence and be open to God’s will for our lives.To register, or if you have questions, call Barbara Heap at 973.838.4617.

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

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

Sickness, loss of income, death of a loved one,

family issues and many other life struggles can

weigh us down. Call for a Stephen

Minister today who will listen in Christian love.

Memorial Garden Paver Stones

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

or in honor of a special occasion.


If you have any questions about the High School program, please contact John Darcey at 973.835.5594, ext. 117 or [email protected].

Register online for Middle School events at www.stmarys-pompton.org and click “Online Parish Program Registration.” Questions? Contact Mary Ann at 973.835.5594, ext. 161 or [email protected].

Middle School

Movie Night—All High School students are welcome to attend! We meet in the basement of the Youth Center from 7:30 - 10:00 PM every Wednesday evening.

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HOPE—Service opportunities and meeting dates for the 2012-2013 year are posted on our website. Please visit www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the youth ministry tab. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 2, 7:00 PM in the Youth Center.

NURSING HOME BUDDIES—Needed for May 11. Join us to spend an hour with the residents of Oak Ridge and Lake- view Nursing Homes making crafts, playing games and shar-ing good times! Meet in the Youth Center dining room at 9:45 AM and return to St. Mary’s by 11:00 AM. Register online at https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/

HOPE—Our next HOPE meeting is Thursday, May 2, in the Youth Center from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

To register for any youth ministry events, visit www.stmarys-pompton.org

High School

8th Grade Middle School Religious Education- being offered the following weeks:

Week 1- June 24-28, Week 2 -July 8-12, Week 3 -July 15-19.The program is for those entering 8th grade in September 2013. To register please use one of the following options:• Online Registration: go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and

click on “Online Parish Program Registration” and follow the steps.

• To print out Registration Form: go to www.stmarys-pomp-ton.org, click on Our Ministries -Youth Ministry – Middle School Religious Education - Quick Links - 8th Grade Reg-istration Form. Print out, complete and return to: Mary Ann Werner.

• Pick-up Registration Form in the Youth Ministry Office. • 7th Graders with outstanding make-up assignments will NOT

be able to register for 8th Grade until assignments are com-pleted.

No registration forms will be mailed. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email confirmation of registration form does not mean that you have been enrolled in your first choice. Notification of choice of week will not be until the end of April 2013. All registrations are due to the Youth Ministry Office by April 30.

Incoming 8th graders Parent/Youth Meeting on Sun-day, June 9, at 7:00 PM in church. Meeting is on new 8th grade requirements.

Middle School Religious Education

8th Grade Leader Meeting – Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Youth Center.

If you have any questions or comments concerning the Middle School Religious Education or Middle School programs, please contact Mary Ann Werner at 973.835.5594, ext. 161 or [email protected].

Incoming 6th Graders—Orientation meeting on May 19, at 7:00 PM in church for incoming 6th grade (those entering 6th grade in September 2013) and their parents.

Registration Opens - 6th and 7th Grade Middle School Reli-gious Education on May 20.

Habitat for Humanity—Once again HOPE will partner with Paterson Habitat for Humanity for a day of building homes and dreams. All high school students, ages 16 years or older, are wel-come to join us on Saturday, May 11, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. To register, please go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.

Sandwich making and Bridges Run—Join HOPE as we continue our efforts to Help Other People Everywhere. On Saturday, June 8, we will assemble lunch bags and toiletries in the school gym from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. On Sunday, June 9, we will travel to Irvington, NJ from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to deliver the lunches and toiletries. To register, please go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.

Youth Mass—Join us on Sunday, May 5, at 5:00 PM for the final Youth Mass of the year. All high school seniors will be recognized at this mass. If you are interested in being part of the celebration as a greeter, usher, musician or singer, please contact John Darcey.

Peer Ministry Training—All incoming juniors and seniors are invited to register for Peer Ministry training. Two dates will be offered, June 22 or July 24, from noon to 6:00 PM. In order to be on team for retreat or lead a service trip, you must complete one of the two sessions offered. Peer Ministers returning from last year need to register as well. Please go to www.stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.

Antioch Registration Open—All freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to register for this year’s Antioch retreat. Registration is now open online. Please go to www. stmarys-pompton.org and click the online registration link.

Final Youth Mass - Sunday, May 5, 5:00 PM in church.


If you have any questions or comments about the Confirmation Program, please contact Pat Newton at 973.835.5594, ext. 160 or [email protected].

Confirmation

Questions? Call the Rel. Ed Office (973-835-7750) Adults are needed to assist Mr. Vinny McMahon with the small group sessions. If you would like to help, please call us.

First EucharistGentle Jesus, Risen LordWe Come to Your Table

Our congratulations to the following children who received their First Eucharist on

Saturday, April 20.

TEACHERS: Mrs Enright/Mrs RyanKaitlin Buff Mason Knight Angela Carrasco Anthony Magno Brooke Chesney Connor McAllen Anthony Conte Erin O’Connor Sofia DelGrosso Christopher Oesterle Eliza DeLumen Gina Oswald Kylie Dudones Cooper Poggioli Gavin Enright Sean Rogers Gabriella Gomez Joseph RowensEmma Hatzel Marcos RuizGrace Hatzel Kevin TablerTheodore Jacela Lily Tirch

TEACHER: Ms Quintavella/Mrs Mahoney/Mrs LecknerLuke Dabrowski Daniel MurphyZachary DaSilva Delaney PrickenRylan Giegerich Steven RooneyChristopher Jenkin Anthony SavastanoDanielle Kostick Damian ScelbaJustin Kostick Bradon SegedinBrandon Leckner Christina SheridanHeather Mahoney Gabriella WattsKenneth McGill Garret WolfFranco Miyashiro Bailey Zack

TEACHERS: Mrs Santangelo/Mrs Kamm/Mrs O’Donnell

Katrina Agront Caileigh O’DonnellGavin Botbyl Jhonathan PhangMolly Connolly Kassius RiversMarkus Corredor Gina RussoJada Devine Evelyn SantangeloDevon Edmonds Vincent SantangeloAndrew Garcia Fiona SolterAlexander Garcia Andrew TeicherAva-Grace Hahn Jacob Van PeenenAva Jobst Carey VillaArianna Jobst Caden WhiteheadRyan Kamm Stephanie YanesMatt Kolanko

Sponsor-Candidate Day of Reflection—Saturday, April 27—The venue has been changed to Catherine Spina Hall located in the church basement. There is no elevator access to Catherine Spina Hall. If you have mobility issues, please contact Pat Newton at 973.835.5594, ext. 160 or [email protected].

Confirmation ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 3, and Friday, May 17. Candidates and their sponsors need to attend the Thursday rehearsal the day before their ceremony. The rehearsal starts at 7:30 PM in church. If you don’t know to which ceremony you are assigned, please call Pat Newton.

If you are currently in the 8th grade and interested in entering the 2013-2014 Confirmation program, there will be a Parent/Child information meeting on Sunday, June 2, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center. A parent must attend with their child.

Registration for Confirmation 2013-2014 opens on Monday, June 3. All outstanding makeup assignments and service hours must be submitted before your registration can be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Newton, the coordinator of Confirmation at 973.835.5594, ext. 160 or pat@stmarys-pomp-

Attention—All 4th Grade CCD parents!Mandatory Parent Meeting for Peace Camp with Mr. Vincent McMahon, director, Monday, May 13, 7:30 PM in Catherine Spina Hall — at least one parent must attend!At this meeting, you will be given all the materials your child MUST complete BEFORE coming to Peace Camp. If you have not yet registered your child for Peace Camp, please do so by April 30—sessions are filling up!

Elementary Religious Education— Grades 1-5

Regular Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed Friday

Attention! Parents Of CCD Children Entering 5th Grade Next Fall

St. Mary’s 5th Grade CCD Program consists of one week of Peace Camp this coming summer plus 2 workshops during the

year. Peace Camp is Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Sessions are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Please see St. Mary’s website for camp dates and a “print-out, mail-in” option.


Ministry News

Food Pantry

We appreciate your generous contributions of food, supermarket gift cards and checks for the Food Pantry; as always, we thank you all - you are truly a blessing to this ministry!

St. Mary’s “Targeted Food Drive” 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.

May 12 – Coffee (regular, decaf instant), shelf-stable whole milk and shelf stable soy milk.

Can You Help?—The Wednesday morning church-cleaning crew needs YOU! They get together at 8:00 AM and clean and vacuum the church. Please call the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 and leave your name and phone number to be part of this great minis-try. Many hands make the work light!

Prayer Shawls Available—Anyone inter-ested in a prayer shawl for a special need [to cel-ebrate special joyous occasions, to console those in need, to give hope or to comfort], please contact the Parish Office at 973.835.0374.

Please note: when donating food, please check the expiration dates; we cannot accept expired food (it must be thrown out). Thank you in advance for your consideration and cooperation.

Circle of Friendship Ministry— A support group for separated or divorced persons. Informal, friendly, confidential meetings let us share emotions, problems and joys as we journey together - non-denominational - all faiths welcome.Please consider coming to a meeting - we meet the first, third and fifth Thursdays of each month in St. Mary’s Conference Room, from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. If you have questions or concerns, please call Jeff Rusnak at 973.831-9847.

K OF C COMEDY NIGHT—A Night of Laughter to benefit the Wounded Warriers Project—Saturday, April 27, 7:00 PM, Carnevale Center.Comedians from the Comedy Shoppe (www.JJ-COMEDY.com) featuring Teddy Daniels and guests Matt Jenkins & Joe Conte.

What’s needed now? We are very low on Large Juic-es (64-oz size), Ramen Noodles (chicken flavor), Mayo, Jelly, Salad Dressings, Shelf Stable Whole Milk & Soy Milk (32-oz. size), Granola Bars/Cereal Bars, Healthy Snacks, Crackers, Gluten Free Foods, Shampoo and Nutritional Drinks (similar to Ensure).

For tickets or more info, contact Ray Grimes 973.835.4487 and leave name and contact info or go online to www.kofc3801.org.NOTE: Website online address has been corrected.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse event—Tuesday, April 30. The Active Senior Ministry of St. Mary’s invites you to join us on a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see an extraordinarily cheerful comedy, “Wake Up Darling.” Polly and Don, a young married couple, experience their lives getting turned upside down in pursuit of their career goals of actress and playwright, when they allow Deerfield into their home, along with a bunch of other unwanted house guests.Total cost of $60 includes round trip transportation, show, full course meal and delicious desserts. Bus will leave St. Mary’s parking lot at 9:45 AM; seating is limited. For availability or more information, call Ginger at 973.835.3586. Make checks payable to Active Senior Ministry of St. Mary’s, and mail to Ginger Blodgett, 1323 Ringwood Ave., Haskell, NJ 07420.

ATTENTION GOLFERS! The Knights of Columbus Marian Council #3801 is holding their annual Basil M Ricci Golf Outing on Friday, May 3, at Skyview Golf Club in Sparta. The cost is again $125.00 per golfer and includes continental break-fast, deluxe BBQ lunch, prizes, giveaways and a chance to win a new car hole-in-one contest. The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Tara Lynn Jankowski Memorial Scholar-ship Fund and our own High School Scholarship program. If you’re not a golfer and still want to help support our effort, you can sponsor a hole for only $100.00. Deadline to register April 29, but don’t wait too long. For more information, call Chris Arts at 973.492.2708 or visit our website at www.kofc3801.org.

$35 per person includes comedy show, dinner, dessert, 2 drinks (wine or beer), 50/50 raffle. No one under 21 admitted.

Our thanks to Cub Master Joe Soto, the Den Mothers and Den Fathers, and all the Scouts of Cub Pack. They ran a “Scouting For Food Drive” to benefit our food pantry; they also assisted with date checking and date sorting. The Cubs were very helpful and collected over 168 bags of food for the food pantry.

We would also like to thank all the St. Mary’s parishioners who made our Targeted Drive so successful and to the Boy Scouts who manned the Box Truck. Thank you, Thank you all! We truly ap-preciate your generous donations!

Outreach—Buckets will be at the doors of the chuch next weekend to collect loose change—no bills—to help the poor in our community.


Pathways Needs You if You are an LPC or an LCSW and Licensed in the State of New Jersey—Looking for a part-time job helping people in a pleasant, friendly place? Please give us a call at 973.835.6337. We are looking for licensed therapists who can offer as little as two hours a week and have experience working with children. You won’t regret the call!

Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes

[email protected]

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

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Parish Store

The Parish Store will be open Sundays from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM during the spring season. Visit the store

for a wide selection of unique and appropriate gifts for First Holy Communion, Confirmation and Mother’s Day!

Travel Dates October 6-13, 2013. Price $3,399.00 pp/dbl. Includes airfare from Newark, NJ.

Travel Dates: November 5 - 15, 2013. Price $2999 pp/dbl. Includes airfare from Newark, NJ.

For information, please contact Betty @ Cardinal Tours, 973.835.0177 or email: [email protected].

2013 Parish TripsLAND TOUR

“Enjoy a memorable travel experience with Collette

Vacations as you embark on a ‘Rockies Rail Highlights’ tour”

FATIMA, LOURDES & SPAIN PILGRIMAGE

Hosted by Fr. Gonzalo de Jesus Torres-Acosta, OFM

Visit Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca, Avila, Madrid and Lourdes to seesome of the most sacred shrines and places of prayer in Europe!

April Health ScreeningsPompton Lakes Health Department

April 25 - Male Cancer Screening - 5:00 - 7:00 PM$28, Carnevale Center.

July 2-Aug 15 (Tuesday & Thursdays), Family Walking Clubs, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, Free, Herschfield Park Track.

Call 973.835.0143, Ext 235 to register for these programs.

We wish to thank all who made donations toward the Altar Flowers andDecorations this Easter Season. Listed below are additional names of those in whose memory these donations have been made.

Easter Flowers

Rafferty, Jo & AlSarchio, AndrewSmith, Royden & RuthSmith, Allen Goodwin Jr.Violand, GeorgeVioland, Mae & GeorgeVioland, Tim

Bishop, Ed & TopsyChironis FamilyCollins FamilyElwood, Mary & BobMatarazzo, CarmineMatarazzo, RoseOplinus, Norma & Aime’

“Married Life as Holy Life” Saturday, May 11, Downey Hall, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Come and join us for a day to reflect on the Sacrament of Marriage.

If you are married, about to become married or even thinking of being married, this day of reflection will

offer some unique and thought-provoking aspects on the Sacrament of Matrimony. The relationship between Marriage and Holy Orders, Marriage as a Covenant and Marriage through the lens of Vatican II’s Universal Call to Holiness are some of the topics to be discussed. Speakers will include Dr. Jeffrey Morrow, Dr. Justin Anderson, Dea-con Andy Saunders and Stephen Kass. Cost: $20, breakfast and lunch included. To register, please contact Steve Kass at 973.879.3102.

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337

Dr. Mathilda Catarina, Clinical DirectorEmail: [email protected] Buczek, Administrative ManagerEmail: [email protected] V. Cupo, Board of Trustees ChairmanPathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688


Daily Readings for the Week

Sunday Readings

First Reading: Acts 13:14, 43-52—Paul and Barnabas addressed many people, and large crowds gathered to hear them. Some of the Jews became jealous and argued with whatever Paul said. But Paul and Barnabas continued preaching their message of salvation and everlasting life, until they were eventually forced to leave the town.

Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17—John saw a vision of many people surrounding a throne and the Lamb. One of the elders told him these were the people who had survived great periods of trial, but maintained strong faith in God. Now they would receive eternal protection and comfort from God as reward for their loyalty.

Gospel: John 10:27-30—Jesus states that his sheep know his voice and follow him, and will receive eternal life. Jesus also says that no one can snatch his followers away, because God is greater than anyone who might try and Jesus is one with God.

Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10

Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30Wednesday: Acts 12:24―13:5a; Jn 12:44-50

Thursday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6

Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14

Take a Hike

Enjoy Spring with a Spiritual Hike!

Who: Young Adults [Adults 21 years and older]

When: Sunday, April 21Where: Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah, NJWhat: Hike at the Ramapo Reservation and attend an outdoor Mass with Fr. Larry. After a late lunch follow-ing Mass, we'll return. Pack your own lunch. Hike is 8 miles of moderate level.

Logistics: Meet at St. Mary's parking lot at noon where we’ll coordinate carpooling for the drive to Ramapo Reservation. If raining, or forecasted to be, hike will be rescheduled.

For more information, email/call:Chris Awad at [email protected] / 201.847.2287Peg Buck at [email protected] / 973.267.8290Russell Del'Re at [email protected]

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