SAINT MARY’S PARISH

Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time September 25, 2016

St . Mary ’s Church invites you to a Family Pilgrimage

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“Jubilee Of Mercy Pilgrimage”

On October 22, 2016 (Saturday)

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Cost:$15/person $35/familyof3-4 *Includessnacksanddrinks

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Religious Education Classes We had a great opening weekend and are do glad to be back in session. In case you missed the first class, it is not too late to register. Email Anthony (armandoa@stmarysnutley.org) or Kristen (kristen@stmarysnutley.org) to get started.

Dates to Remember Confirmation Parent and Candidate Meeting - Thursday, September 29 at 7pm in the Church

First Penance Parent Meeting - Monday, October 17 at 7pm in the Church

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This Week’s Words of Mercy:

"I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice."

Abraham Lincoln

Weekly Mass Schedule Weekday Masses are held in the Parish Center Chapel

Saturday, September 24 5:30 PM Ed Yavorski † Sunday, September 25 7:30 AM Bishop Thomas A. Donato † 9:00 AM Anthony and Genevieve

Blaskewicz † 10:30 AM Catherine Lombardi † 12:00 PM The McMahon Family † Monday, September 26 7:30 AM Michael L. Ryder † 12:10 PM Cosimo J. Palombini † Tuesday, September 27 7:30 AM Eddie Gelso † 12:10 PM The Deceased Members of the

Tansey and Mullany Families † Wednesday, September 28 7:30 AM Jack Nevins † 12:10 PM Monique La Vernge † Thursday, September 29 7:30 AM Deborah Vitale † 12:10 PM Lawrence Marino † Friday, September 30 7:30 AM Dorothy Ward † 12:10 PM All Souls in Purgatory Saturday, October 1 8:30 AM Rev. John F. Kennedy † 5:30 PM Timothy Rush † (Anniversary) Sunday, October 2 7:30 AM Margaret Marone † 9:00 AM Members of the Rosary Society 10:30 AM O. Allen Beyer † 12:00 PM Mary Romano †

Hosts for each Mass have been donated by the

Rosary Society

Weekly Mass Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, all weekday Masses will be held in the Parish Center Chapel

Saturday, September 15 5:30 PM † Sunday, September 17 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Monday, September 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Tuesday, September 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Wednesday, September 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Thursday, September 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Friday, September 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Saturday, September 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Sunday, September 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Holy Father's Prayer Intention We pray that each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. We also pray that by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize. RCIA Invitation

St. Mary’s would like to extend a special invitation to any adults who wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. The RCIA program also helps those who want to learn more about their Christian faith and

become practicing Catholics. If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested please call our Religious Education office at 973- 667-8239 or see Fr. Trinidad for more information.

Super 50/50 Raffle Are you aware the Super 50/50 has been moved to the Fall? We will be holding the drawing on Friday, October 21st at the Annual Rosary Tricky Tray. Raffle books are available after all Masses until Oct. 16th. Thank you for your continuing participation!

RCIA Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic or completing the Sacraments? RCIA classes will begin on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00pm. Please contact Kristen Gawlik in the Parish Center or email kristen@stmarysnutley.org for more information.

Rosary Sunday – Installation Mass October 2 – 9 AM Mass

New Officers and Members will be installed into the Society at the 9 AM Mass. Rosarians are encouraged to meet in the first few pews of Church at 8:45 AM to recite the Rosary and attend this Mass offered for the intentions of Rosarians. The Society invites all women of the Parish to join them.

Pantry Notice We at St. Mary’s Parish Pantry are part of a Consortium of which Catholic Charities is the lead. As part of this group we collect food once a year at Nutley Park Shop Rite. On Sunday, September 25, from 12-3:30 PM we will be collecting non-perishable items. We are looking for volunteers who would hand out lists of items. If you can donate 1 hour of your time it would be appreciated. Please call the Parish Center (973-235-1100) to volunteer and someone will contact you. Thank you!

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“Preserving a Proud Tradition” Saint Mary’s Capital Campaign Update!

Total Pledged Commitments: $781,115.43.00

Generosity at Work Progress Report!

1. School Elevator: Completed! 2. Church air-conditioning: Sanctuary completed. 3. Monsignor Walsh Hall: Bathrooms: Renovations Started. Elevator: Projected November 1st start date. 4. Rectory Air-Conditioning: Completed. 5. Our Lady of Fatima Garden: Stone pavers installed. Family engraved stone pavers installed when $1800.00 donation is reached.

Have you made your Capital Campaign Pledge?

Every donation is critical to our success! If everyone makes a pledge we will reach our goal! A pledge at the FOUNDER LEVEL, ($50.00 a month for three years) will entitle you to an engraved stone paver in our new walkways in the Our Lady of Fatima Garden outside the Church. This is a great way to attach family history to the history of Saint Mary’s Church. Please make your pledge today! Please contact the Parish Office for more information! May God Bless Saint Mary’s Parish!

Saint Mary’s Thanks you for your generosity and your continuing commitment to fulfill your pledge to our campaign and parish community! May God Bless you always!

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Open Houses Saint Dominic Academy, Jersey City

All are invited to our Open House events on Thursday, October 13 (6-8pm) and Sunday, October 16 (1-3pm). The events will feature club and athletic demos, academic presentations, tours, and complete details about the application process for Grades 7-12. Information about the Academy and its application and admission processes, including the Freshman for a Day program can be found on the website (www.stdominicacad.com).

St. Mary’s High School, Rutherford All 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students and families are invited to our Open House on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1 PM.

Mount Saint Dominic Academy, Caldwell

Open Houses for 7th and 8th grade girls and families on September 25th at 12:00pm and October26th at 6:30pm. Call 973-226-0660, ext. 1122 for questions or visit www.msdacademy.org.

This Week’s Music 5:30, 9 AM and 12 NOON

Gathering You Gather In the Outcast #627 Gloria Mass of Renewal #866 Psalm Praise the Lord My Soul p. 218 Offertory The Cry of the Poor #622 Holy Mass of Renewal #869 Acc. Mass of Renewal #871 Amen Mass of Renewal #873 Lamb of God Mass of Renewal #874 Communion Find Us Ready Lord Right Recessional Joyful, Joyful #548 Beautiful Savior #200 (12 Noon Mass)

Registration for 2016-17 Religious Education

Grade 1 is the grade that children should begin attending religious education classes to begin preparation for the sacraments and to begin growing into a relationship with Jesus and His Church.

We are still accepting new registrations for children entering Grade 1. If you are new to our program, we ask that you please come into the Parish Office to see Diane to complete a registration form. Please bring a copy of your child's baptism certificate with you. We have a choice of days, Sunday 9-10:15 AM or Tuesday 3:45- 5 PM, to make it easier for you and your family's needs. If you know of any other children who will be entering Grade 1 in September, please spread the word about our program so that everyone can begin this journey of faith together.

If you have been away from our program for a year or more, we want to welcome you back. Each year of religious education builds upon the next, so that each student has a solid foundation in faith. We will work with you and your child to help them to reach the level of knowledge needed to begin preparation for Confirmation, which takes place in Grade 9. Please email Anthony (armandoa@stmarysnutley.org) to talk about how we can get your child's faith formation back on track.

Confirmation registration forms were mailed out a few weeks ago and were due back on August 15.

Crop-Walk For Hunger Please join us as we support the Nutley area Crop-walk on Sunday, October 23rd at 2 p.m. in the oval at the high school. We are in need of walkers and donors to raise fund for local food banks. 1/2 of the money raised will stay right here to help people in the Nutley-Belleville area.

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You raise the crushed (the) disheartened, you make the broken

whole. A wise pastor regularly referred to our parish as the “Church of the Wounded.” Jack understood that behind the veneer of nice clothes, fancy cars and smiling faces were people who embodied the R.EM. song; ”Everybody Hurts.”

Today’s gathering hymn “You Gather in the Outcast” (#627) has been on my mind since we first sang it a several weeks ago. Initially, I had a hard time relating to the word outcast. After playing it instrumentally before several masses a slight variation on the title (i.e. You Gather in the Outsider) helped me relate the text to my own life.

Last weekend, I asked some people to read the hymn text and share if and how they related to being an outcast or outsider.

• A shy person who was transplanted as a young adult shared that she still feels like a new-comer “standing outside the window and looking in.“

• A soon-to-be step mom shared the sadness of being “cast aside” by the biological parents of her step-children’s friends.

As a divorced parent of two girls I have felt “left-out” of preparations for special events that naturally connect better with a same-gender parent. Not being in the day to day lives of my girls also leaves me feeling “out of touch” with the children who I once saw and cared for on a daily basis.

In today’s gospel we hear the story of Lazarus’ and the rich man. For me, the rich man symbolizes the ultimate insider and Lazarus who has been cast out to the fringe of society. The story parallels the song as God recasts Lazarus as one who sits in the bosom of Abraham.

The words of my wise pastor have recently been echoed by Pope Francis some 20 years later.

“The thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. “

-Pope Francis

The Holy Father’s words “nearness and proximity” is precisely the charism that led the world to take notice of and the church to beatify Teresa of Calcutta who ministered to those I need in a radically Christ-like way.

“You lay the feast before us, you bid us come and eat.

But, oh, before you serve us, you kneel and wash our feet.

Blessed to have worked in ministry with Fr. Trinidad Cuevas; a good and faithful priest. Vaya con Dios.

Knights of Columbus Membership The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #2346 always welcomes new members to join. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s fraternal organization dedicated to upholding its four key principles: charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Those who are interested in more information should call the Council at (973) 667-0104 or email stmaryscouncil2346@gmail.com. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:30 PM. The Knights of Columbus Hall is also available for rental; please call with any inquires. The Hall is a great space for repasts, anniversaries and baby/bridal showers!

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Confessions Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15 or by appointment

Novenas • Miraculous Medal: Mon., 12:00 PM before Mass • Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Weds., 7:00 PM • Devotion to the Divine Mercy: Fri., 7:00 PM in chapel • First Friday Novena: 1st Friday of Month, 7:00 PM in the Chapel

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should contact Kristen Gawlik at the Parish Center or email kristen@stmarysnutley.org.

Baptisms Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 PM. Please call at least a month in advance to make arrangements. Baptismal prep classes will now be held on Saturday, the week before Baptisms (the second Saturday of the month), at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center

Parish Membership Parishioners should register and should inform the Parish Center when moving from the parish.

Good Shepherd Academy (973-667-2049; www.gsanutley.org) Our Catholic grade school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark

Religious Vocations If you think you may have a vocation, speak to one of our priests, or call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (973-497-4366).

Care of the Sick Communion will be brought to any parishioner confined to home, upon request; those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years, should request the Anointing of the Sick. Urgent calls will be attended immediately.

Marriage Contact a priest to make arrangements. The Bishops have directed that the normal preparation time is a year or more.

St. Mary’s Church is served by: Rev. Richard Berbary, Pastor

Rev. Thomas Nicastro, Parochial Vicar Rev. Trinidad Cuevas, Parochial Vicar

Anthony G. Armando, DRE/Youth Minister, 973-667-8239

armandoa@stmarysnutley.org Bruce Mauro, Music Director,

b.mauro1@yahoo.com Patrick Perrone, Trustee Anne Scheidel, Trustee

Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-4 PM Parish Center

Saturday 3 PM-7 PM

Church Vestibule Sunday 9 AM-1 PM

Church Vestibule

Parish Business Hours

Sundays 5:30 (Sat. evening)

7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 Weekdays

Masses in Parish Center Chapel 7:30, 12:10 (Monday - Friday),

8:30 (Saturday) Holy Days

7:30 AM, 12:10 AM, 7:00 PM Nationa l Holidays

9:00 AM

M a s s S c h e d u l e

Readings for the Week of September 25, 2016 Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk

10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130;

Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk

17:5-10 ©JPPC

Parish Collections: The September 18th Collection was $8,759.00. We thank you for your generous donations!

Phone Number: 973-235-1100

A Time of War and Peace… We pray that our troops serving our country may be protected by the Holy Spirit, especially for Patrick Connors, Evan Keating, Collin Keating, Mark Nostro, David Nostro, Douglas Reiman, John Thompson and James Zaremba.

A Time to Heal… For all those who are sick or suffering, especially Doreen Bryan,

Angela Scullion and all those listed on our webpage at http://stmarysnutley.org/PrayerPage.shtml

A Time to Die… For all those who have entered into eternal life, especially Elizabeth Booth †, Cassandra Stewart †, Ellen Surretsky †

A Time to be Born… For all those who have joined us in Baptism, especially Ella

Patricia Pucci, Amelia Rae Van Blarcom, Grace Goodhart Szaro, Stella Adelaide Szaro, Eli Jacob Urbano, Mason John

Freudenvoll

A Time to Love… For all those who have joined in the Sacrament of Marriage,

especially Jennifer Munoz and Jason Corian