Dear Friends, Tuesday is Election Day. Not only will we choose a new president, but we’ll also choose people to lead us on other federal, state, and local levels of government. I was reminded the other day that after the Watergate crisis, the elections of 1976 were viewed by other countries as a test of the kind of representative democracy we would have in the U.S. Would our democratic institutions stand up for the values we held to be so self-evident or would they fail? We don’t face quite the same issues as that time, but once again people of other nations are wondering if we Americans can remain true to our principles. They wonder, the news sources tell us, if the terrible divisions in our society might not seriously further undermine our democracy. When governing institutions become fragile, we need to get back into touch with the spirit behind those ways of governing. We need to raise our sights beyond an overly partisan atmosphere. Pope Francis, in his speech before the Congress last year, reminded us of that spirit by citing the Golden Rule. He said:

This Rule points us in a clear direction. Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated. Let us seek for others the same possibilities, which we seek for ourselves. Let us help others to grow, as we would like to be helped ourselves.

By citing this principle the Pope was challenging us to realize that our political choices are also moral. They reflect our beliefs in the spirit of democracy. Here are four ways some religious leaders, including the American bishops and the Franciscans suggest that the Golden Rule applies to our choices on Tuesday: 1) The Dignity of the Human Person: because we naturally value our own lives, how do candidates propose to protect all human life, from the most innocent in the womb to the use of euthanasia or the death penalty; from the noncombatants in war to war refugees; from racism and human trafficking to genocide and terrorism; from poverty and starvation? 2) The Common Good: because we value the homes in which we live, how do candidates propose to care for the common home we share with all, from the air, water, soil, and animals of our physical environment to the social environment we create through our economic structures, and the educational, occupational, and health opportunities we provide? 3) Subsidiarity: because we value our ability to have a say in what affects us, how do candidates propose to support social environments where human growth can flourish, from freedom of religion to freedom of educational choice; from opportunities for employment that guarantee a fair and just wage to strengthening traditional marriage and family life? 4) Solidarity: because we all are linked to each other, how do candidates propose to address the social inequities that affect so many, from the disparity in wealth distribution to unequal pay for women and lack of sound employment for so many; from the place of migrants and the undocumented to the terminally ill, the imprisoned, and the disabled? Love,

Fr. Joe

Worship… Called and formed by the Word of God, we

worship our Lord primarily in the Mass. The Eucharist is the

center of our Christian life. It grounds everything else we do,

from prayer to our daily tasks to our ministries. If you have any

comments, please feel free to contact any of the following

Pastoral Council Representatives: Fr. Colin Kay, Deacon

Rich McGarry and Michael Kohler.

Pray for the recovery of: Carmelo Seragusa, Jim Wrynn, Howard Wilkes, Jimmy O’Hanlon, Patricia Sisti, Albert Gravel, Sally Morris, Richie Oetting Jr., Margaret Hoether, Janet Sheahan, Edna Tuchler, David Guerra, Jessica Pavoni, Debbie Carlotti, Jake Rudd, Stephanie Zoccoli, John Bohlig, Baby McKinley Kelleher, Cynthia Pensabene, Kathleen Bueschen, Jayden J. Miranda, Baby Hudson Brozyna, Tommy Killeen, Pauline McCarthy, Patrice Foster, Frank Barone, Michael Reyes, Michelle Seymour, Frank Morano, Sr., Charles “Chuck” Rocco, Bill Keegan, Richard Kennelley, Julie Zinzi, Charles Cummins, Veronica Reichert, Robert O’Byrne, Julia Fedourchik, Jillda DiNardo, Marie Brancato, Dylan Ochanski, Helen Konarski, Sharon Breheny, Mary Ludlow, Timothy Dolan, Manny Chirico, Margaret Chirico, Facundo Daniel, Nicki Conaway, Ray Hofmeister, Jason & Justin Leider, Kevin Barnett, Dianna Miranda, Brandon Higgens, Ann Millstein, Carol Gravel, Wendy Gratale, Richie Policastro, Jackie Manning, Stanislaw Tecza, Jean Calabrase, Louis Frances, Jarret Adamo, Matthew McGovern, Sarah Valenti, Stan Tomon, Violeta Arva, Ken Macagna, Todd Hodge, Vickie DePadova, Emily Rao, John Rao, Carol Verbovsky, Kenneth Bodzak, Janice Ward, Anne Llewellyn, Amy Joosten Butler, Les Wolf, Gary Beal, Diana Lambouras, Thomas Brown, Mary Ann Cavana, Nicole Schepps, John Falcone, Elise Bord, Vicki Purpura, Liz Morano, Baby Regan Doyle, John Cooney, Brenda Reef, Mary Garripoli, Kenneth Michael Bodzak, Kelly Ann Ross, Kay McAteer, Michael T., Mildred Adamo, Patricia Salvi, Aliysha Malone, Peter Mastrangelo and Olga Marino.

†Pray for the happy repose of † Grace Avanzato

The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in thanksgiving for the recovery of Janet Sheahan.

The Altar Candles will burn this week in thanksgiving for the recovery of Janet Sheahan. The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in thanksgiving for the recovery of Janet Sheahan.

Monday, November 7

th

7:30 – Alderina Rendfrey – Sharon & Alan Ellen O’Halloran – Niece, Mildred Placa Al Placa “16

th Anniversary” – Wife, Mildred

8:45 – Arthur Nestor – Wife Ann & Family Kristin Casanova – Terri & Karl O. Eder

Tuesday, November 8th

7:30 – Julia Tarbous “17

th Anniversary” – Family

Bernard Monaghan – Family Mr. & Mrs. Josef Haeming – Hildi & George O’Halloran Jack O’Neil – Joan Callahan 8:45 - Gladys Doka “9

th Anniversary” – Doka Family

Lisa Thornberry - Paul Wednesday, November 9

th

7:30 – Cecelia Murphy – Paul Jack O’Neil – Elton Ekstrom Adeline Esposito – Harry Salleroli Jr. 8:45 - Harry Connolly – Peggy Sullivan Kevin Kiley – Greg & Sean Vincent Turrisi – Mom & Sister

Thursday, November 10th

7:30 - Cecelia Murphy – Paul Jack O’Neil – Elaine & Bill Burns James Byers - Family 8:45 – Irene McGrath (Living) – Joan Reid Erminia Garritano (Living) “100

th Birthday”

- Cesira Garritano Patty Poepper (Living)– Makoe & Stack Families

Friday, November 11th

7:30 – Lorrie Walther – Joan Callahan John Ferrari – Ron Casey Barrett – Norton Family 8:45 - Dorothy Harris – Frank & Joan Luigi Garritano – Wife Jerry McQuaid – Coughlan Family

Saturday, November 12th

8:45 – Christina Montepara (Living) – Mom & Dad Grace Avanzato – Pat Giuffre 5:15 – Nina & Marco Cieri – The Ferrara Family Agnes Helsel – Eileen Corcoran John McGowan – Eileen Corcoran Carl DelleFave – Eileen Corcoran

Sunday, November 13th

7:30 – Mary Lyon – Graff Family Maggie DeVita-Crowley – Stickna Family Grace Avanzato – Kathy Policano 9:30– Frances & Stephen Rosty – Rosty Family Lawrence Jones – Rosemary Jones Gabriella Arcangeli – Mary McCarthy Tom Bostley - Eileen 11:30 – DePadova Family – Sam & Lucy James Hile Sr. – Family Elizabeth Mikolay – Bonnie, Timothy, Camille & Bonnothy Madelynne Canger – Debbie & Tony Villano 6:00 pm – People of St. Anne’s Parish

Let us pray for those in our armed forces

especially for: Cpl Bobby Cimmino, USMC; PFC

Richard Marchese, US Army; Pvt. John Pagios, US

Army; Pvt. Kristoffer Burger, US Army; SPCE4 Kyle

Milnes, US Army; PO 2nd Cl Jimmy Guerra, US Navy,

PO 2nd Cl Nicholas J. Vanni, US Navy; Major

Gregory Sugalski, US Army; MM2 Nicholas J.

Magarelli, USN, Master Sgt. Michael VanPamel,

USAF; Sgt. Michael Bourke, US Army; PFC Lindsay

Newarski, US Army;Staff Sgt.. Matthew Bauer,

USAF; Brandon Motto, USMC; Lt. Marc Sabatino,

USN; LCPL Storm Odom, USMC; Airman Michael

Diffin, USAF; Sgt Major Joseph R. Lobban, US

Army; CPL Justin Scales, USMC; LCPL Dominick

Rizzo, USMC; PFC Jonathan C. Sulinski, Warrant

Officer Alan Harty, US Army; Sgt. Bert J. Frullo, US

Army; LCPL. Harrison James Bruining, USMC;

LCPL Steven D’Argenio, USMC; Capt. Kip Rainey;

SP4 Monica Saucier, US Army; Spec. 4 Brian

Tarantino, US Army; PO 1st Cl. Mike Tarantino,

USN; Lt. Col. Marshall Denney; Lance Corp.

Marshall Denney IV; Col. Patrick Frank; Capt.

Daniel Curtin, US Army; Staff Sgt. Joseph Sullivan,

USMC; A1C Richard Baldassari, USAF; Capt.

Donald Pump, USMC; and all those serving in Iraq

and Afghanistan.

ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION If you know

someone who is considering having an abortion, here is

a number they might call that could be of help to them

to consider an alternative to this practice. The number is

1-800-395-HELP (4357).

During November, Pope Francis asks us to pray especially …that the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find solid support for their efforts.

BACK TO OUR ROOTS BTOR will meet this Thursday, November 10th

from 1:00-2:00 pm in the Faith Center. All are welcome!!

WEEKLY INTENTION BOOK TO OPEN The book for the weekly Bread & Wine, Altar Candles and Sanctuary Lamp

intentions for 2017 will open on November 9th at the Rectory.

Intentions are $15 each per week.

REFLECTION Listen to the hummingbird

Whose wings you cannot see

Listen to the hummingbird

Don’t listen to me.

Listen to the butterfly

Whose days but number three

Listen to the butterfly

Don’t listen to me.

Listen to the mind of God

Which doesn’t need to be

Listen to the mind of God

Don’t listen to me.

-Leonard Cohen

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God

our Father, who has loved us and given us

everlasting encouragement and good hope

through his grace, encourage your hearts and

strengthen them in every good deed and

word.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

There are two important lessons here. First, we are called to be generous with our encouragement and hope. As God shows us mercy, we must be merciful to others. Second, joy is contagious! The joy we receive from doing good works not only strengthens us, it encourages others as well.

Eucharist Adoration

Friday, November 11th 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Concluding with Benediction at 6:00 pm. Please volunteer to pray

one hour before our Lord. Sign-up sheet in the church vestibule.

THE PARISH OFFICES

WILL BE CLOSED

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

FOR ELECTION DAY

Word… St. Anne’s is a family of faith formed by the Word of God, especially as this is expressed in the person of Christ, in the

Scriptures, and in the Tradition of the Church. As we hear this word and take it more and more deeply into our lives, we become ever

more truly the People of God. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact any of the following Pastoral Council

Representatives: Donna Stickna, John Hill, Melissa Rovetto-Ruffner & Marianne Cummins .

SAINT ANNE SCHOOL NEWS OPEN HOUSE on Nov. 20th from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM for prospective families, those who are curious about our school, or graduates who want to reconnect with their teachers and principal. Come!

“I'm a new student and it already feels great here. I feel at home. This is my last year in middle school and I've learned so much. The teachers are extremely caring and always want the best for me. In all honesty, I was afraid to enter a new school in my last year although no other school would have been a better choice. The sense of community and family is one that compares to no other, and I feel very blessed. I've always been closely connected to my religion and the religious teachings here make me feel more connected to my faith. I admire all of my teachers and their passion toward our education. They want to see us succeed as much as we want to succeed. Everyone here has a role and no one is left out. The students here are so diverse in everything from ethnicity to personality traits which makes you stand out as well as fit in. I've made so many friends that I will never forget and will depend on forever. I very much appreciate everything from the education to the lunch. I love it here and I don't think I would have chosen differently. I'm so grateful to have this amazing opportunity and hope that others see the beauty I see in our school.” R. Paulino – 8th grade A BEEFSTEAK DINNER…Hosted by St. Anne School PTG will be held on Fri., Nov.18th at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall. Cost is $40 pp. Beefsteak catered by Giresi’s. BYOB Ticket forms can be picked up at the Rectory

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FAITH FORMATION NEWS

FALL FAITH NEWS

November Sunday/Tuesday Faith schedule:

Sunday classes meet Nov. 6 & 13; Nov. 20 at-home study day; no classes Nov. 27

Tuesday - no classes Nov. 8 (Election Day); classes meet Nov. 15; Nov. 22 at-home study day; classes

meet November 29.

CONFIRMATION NEWS–Attn: NEW candidates! Registration forms are overdue—return them NOW!

If any parents/guardians of NEW candidates missed the October Confirmation Info meeting, please attend the

make-up meeting on Sun., Nov. 6 @ 11am in the school-enter door #5, go to the Health Office on the 1st floor.

RECONCILIATION/EUCHARIST NEWS

Reconciliation Family Session: Monday, November 7 @ 6:30p in the Church.

This is not a drop-off event—bring the whole family!

HOME STUDY: UPCOMING SESSIONS - Home Study sessions will meet:

Home Study 1: Tues., Nov. 8; Home Study 2: Tues., Nov. 15; Home Study 3: Tues., Nov. 29

All sessions will gather in the school cafeteria at 7pm (enter door #5, back parking lot next to playground).

Our service project will be a glove & mitten drive for the children of OASIS in Paterson.

Please bring a NEW pair of children’s mittens or gloves to your Home Study session.

FAMILY CATECHESIS: UPCOMING SESSIONS

Family Catechesis will meet: Grade 7: Nov. 9 Grade 8: Nov. 16

All sessions will gather in the CHURCH HALL at 7pm (enter through atrium).

Our service project will be a winter hat drive for the children of OASIS in Paterson.

Please bring a NEW child’s hat to the session.

Service… Impelled by the Spirit of Jesus, St. Anne’s strives to reach out to others. In works on behalf of justice, charity, and human development,

we seek to imitate Jesus in bringing glad tidings to the poor, liberty to the oppressed and captives, and healing to the blind and the sick.

If you have any comments, please feel free to contact Fr. Joe or Fr. Colin.

FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN CONCERNS

Many of our shelves are empty. As you know, twice a month we distribute food to the needy in our community.

We do our best to provide food. We rely on your generosity and we thank you for all you donate. Please

remember us when doing your food shopping and drop off a can or two of nonperishable food at the rectory.

Most of all, remember us in your prayers so we can continue to do our job with your blessings.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: ITEMS MOST NEEDED: PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, CANNED

VEGETABLES, CANNED FRUIT, TOILET PAPER AND SOUP. Also needed are: instant potatoes,

pasta, pasta sauce, white rice (small bags), small packets of instant dry milk, mayo, sugar, jello or pudding mix,

coffee, pancake mix, syrup, cookies, healthy snacks, cake mix, icing, deodorant, facial soap, shampoo &

conditioner, tooth paste, tooth brushes, paper towels, saran wrap, baggies, dish soap, laundry detergent and

house cleaning products. Next Food Distribution date is Wednesday, November 16th

.

Please donate the brown paper bags you get from the supermarket. We are in need of these bags!

Please check the dates on your donations prior to donating them. We do not hand out expired food. You can

drop off food anytime at the rectory. Check out the Dollar Stores for dollar deals.

Please do not drop clothes, books, baby items, household items off at the rectory without checking with Michelle

at ext. 217 first.

ST. CAJETAN MINISTRY for the Unemployed & Under-employed

We meet every two weeks as follows: St. Catharine’s Ministry Center - next meeting: Thursday, Nov. 17th - first floor meeting room 7-9PM and at St. Anne’s Rectory on Saturday, Nov. 19th - from 10am-12 noon. If you think you may be interested please contact Ed Grzesiak 201-321-5144, John Lederer 201-286-9354, Lou Cuomo 201-657-3838, Eamon Jennings, 917-841-2558, Steve Zmuda 201-819-9026, Jim Trousdale 917-363-9977 or Joe Bonis 201-390-7169. You can also email us at stcajetan@stannefairlawnnj.org

Rosary News:

Our next meeting is November 8th

at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall.

Eucharistic Adoration will be November 11th

from 12 - 6 p.m. Sign up sheets will be in the back of the church.

our praypen is now self-service

you’re welcome every Mass with your children

Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels. Hebrews 13:2

IDENTIFYING THE WOUND: IMMIGRANTS From May 2004 through March 2005, focus studies were conducted in by the research firm Lake Snell Perry Mermin in ten United States cities. Participants

included immigrants, refugees, and those who work with them. The participants described the life of an immigrant or refugee, and cited the many difficulties they need to overcome. These difficulties are a result of a number of social factors: lack of quality education, lack of secure jobs, overcrowded housing, emotional isolation, and discrimination as a result of cultural differences. How do we fulfill the Gospel message to welcome the stranger and to care for those in need?

BINDING THE WOUND https://cliniclegal.org/ In 1988, the USCCB established CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network INC) to support a network of community-based immigration programs. Their Mission Statement reads:

Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs.

The network originally included 17 programs; this has since grown to more than 260 programs in 47 states and Puerto Rico. CLINIC has helped more than 100,000 people apply for citizenship and 12,000 refugees apply for green cards. CLINIC provides pro-bono legal aid and English language instruction for immigrants and refugees, and staffs an Attorney-of-the-Day Help Line.

St. Anne Stages presents…

A FEW GOOD MEN

November 10-12 at 7:30 pm

November 13 at 3:00 pm All Tickets: $20.00

at George Frey Community Center, 10-10 20th

Street in Fair Lawn

Order tickets online at showtix4u.com

Community… Formed by the Word and by the Eucharist, St. Anne’s builds

community in the ways that we live and work and celebrate

together. In these ways, we experience the living presence of

Christ. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact

any of the following Pastoral Council Representatives:

Junie Fuertes, Peggy Long, Joe Murray, Joan Piela,

Stephanie Kedersha, Joe Barone and Terence Curley

EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, November 6th Coffee Sunday/BP – 8:30 am – 1:00 pm - CH Faith Formation – 10:45 am – 12:15 pm Monday, November 7th 1st Reconciliation Family Sess. – 6:30 pm – C RCIA – 7:00 pm – CR Bereavement Grp. – 7:00 pm – FC PTG Board Mtg. 7:00 pm - SFR Choir – 7:30 pm - C AA – 7:30 pm – LCR

Tuesday, November 8th Men’s Group – 6:00 am – FC Faith Formation – 4:00–5:15 PM-CAF/SCH/CH Rosary Society – 7:00 pm – CH Home Study – 7:00 pm – SCH/CAF Choir – 7:30 pm - C Wednesday, November 9th Play Group – 9:30 – 11:00 am – CH Athletic Council – 6:30 pm - SFR Bible Study – 7:00 pm - FC Family Catechesis – 7:00 pm - CH Welcoming Committee – 7:30 pm - CR Thursday, November 10th Family Choir – 4:15-5:15 pm – C Cub Scouts – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – CAF/CH CWV – 7:00 pm – CR SCC – 7:-- pm – SFR FC Board – 7:00 pm - FC Choir – 7:30 pm – C Friday, November 11th Eucharist Adoration – 12:00 – 6:00 pm – C Cheer Dance – 7:00 – 10:00 pm - CH Saturday, November 12th AA – 7:30 – 8:30 pm – CAF

Women’s Cornerstone Core Team Meeting Monday, November 14, 2016 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm In the Church Hall

Are you a stay-at-home mom or dad of children age 5 and under? Or perhaps you care for your grandchildren during

the week? If so, come join us for our weekly Play Group this Wednesday, November 9th from 9:30-11:00 am for about 90 minutes in the Church Hall. For more information, please contact Ali Curley at 201-693-3474.

The Bereavement Support Group will meet on Monday November 7, 2016 at 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the rectory. All are welcome and there is no need to register. Your loss does not have to be recent, if you have lost a loved one and are still grieving, then come and join us. Each session is facilitated by registered nurses who are certified Bereavement Support Group Facilitators. The topic for this session is "Changed Forever", an excellent video from Paraclete Press followed by discussion. For more information contact Margaret Howard at 201-796-9365. ST ANN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Members of the Knights of Columbus will be outside Saint Anne’s church after masses this weekend asking for men who want to make a difference in their church and community. You would give your name and contact information. You and your family will be invited to attend an Open House at the council in Fair Lawn. K of C council members will be present to answer questions about the Order’s goals, interest and activities, as well as how they benefit all members. For those of you who don’t know the Knights of Columbus is an organization of Catholic men and their families – husbands, - wives – children – widows – college students – and religious. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal, and Service Organization that does charitable work in five major activities: Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth.

YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT! St. Anne School PTG Fundraiser “10” Winner 50/50 Cash Raffle will go off Saturday, November 26th at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall. To date each of the “10 Winners” would receive $510.00!! Be sure you get your tickets!! You can get tickets at the Rectory during regular business hours and after Mass this weekend.

Thank you for your support and good luck!

ST. ANNE PARISH GIVING TREE

Giving Tree goes up November 5th & 6th

Take a Card – Buy the new gift for a needy person!

WRAPPED GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED

WITH CARD ATTACHED

ON NOVEMBER 19TH & 20TH

Please, please be sure if you take a card, … you return the purchased gift on

time so that all gifts can be processed and reach the recipients for Christmas

Finance/Administration… A Christian community strives to steward its resources so that they can provide the material by which its various ministries can reflect the

parish’s mission to reflect Christ’s presence in all that we do and say. Finance Committee Members: Ed Hughes, Bill Ball, Sally

Quinn, Sheila Abate, Ed Trawinski, Loretta Stachiotti, Kristie Bednarz, Karen Gillies, Steve Palermo and Jerry Cunningham.

Buildings/Grounds: Carl Shoemaker, Dave Lee, Kate Humble, and Steve Zmuda.

We are grateful to the 1,385 people who worshipped with us last weekend and contributed $14,350.00 in the offertory and $2,162.00 through Online Giving offertory,

which along with other fees and donations totaled $20,142.00. Our weekly expenses average out to $20,348.00.

Heating & Air Conditioning ~ Everyone knows that there are some months in which our electricity bill or heating bill is higher than

others. Well, it’s the same with the Church. As you know, we use an additional way of paying for our extra

energy months. In the back of the church each Sunday you will find separate ENERGY envelopes. If you should

happen to hit the jackpot that week, and wish to throw a dollar or two in that envelope, we’d greatly appreciate

it! You can throw these special envelopes right in the collection with your regular envelope. The energy

envelopes will not be mailed to you. They will simply be in the back of the church, so if you don’t spot them, be

sure to ask the ushers at your Mass. Thanks so much. And special thanks to those who have already been doing it

regularly. It makes a difference!!!

Online Giving…

You have the opportunity to make donations to our Sunday collection online! To sign up, go to the St. Anne website – www.stannefairlawnnj.org

There are several ways to access the system: 1. Underneath the scrolling slideshow on the home page, on the bottom right-hand corner, you will see a

light blue icon with a $ sign. Click that icon to go directly to the system.

OR

2. From the homepage, check the left-hand menu options. The second to last menu option says

“envelopes & online giving.” Click that link, and a page with various giving options will appear. Select the

Online Giving option to be taken directly to the system.

Once you are taken to the new site, click on the section that says Create New Account. Next you will see New User Account Registration. Fill out the form and click “submit.”

When you are enrolled, you can go into Manage My Account, where you will see My Payment Methods. Here you can choose to have the funds deducted from your checking or bank account (you will need your routing and account numbers on hand). Under Manage My Account, you will also see Give a New Gift. There you will decide when and how much to give. (In the list, Offertory Collection means the Sunday collection.) You can select recurring or one time gifts. You also have the option to access all the other special envelopes you would normally find in your envelope packet and which are generally one-time donations.

Each time you go to Mass, get a card that says “I have made my donation online” and put it in the collection when the usher comes around. Thanks so much for giving online!