Rev. Nicholas Bozza, Pastor 375 Main Street, P.O. Box 730, Chester, New Jersey 07930

Coordinators of Religious Education: Carla Fuscaldo, Dorothy Kudron, Terry Leing

Cynthia Vittitow— Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Brian Flanagan — Confirmation

Kathleen Galdi — DRE Music Minister: Joseph P. Tamburro Youth Minister: Brian Flanagan Mercy Minister: Cindy Zeis

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN: Gr. K-4 & CGS 2: Sun. 9:45-11:15 am Gr. 1-8 & CGS 1: Thurs. 4:30-5:45 pm

Gr. 5-8: Sun. 4:30-5:45 pm OR Mon 7:00-8:15 pm Gr. 9-10: Sunday evening

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: RCIA: Sundays (September-Easter)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 4:00-4:45 pm, Monday: 6:30-7:00 pm & on request.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office anytime for communion calls or visitation of the sick and elderly. Keep us informed so that we can be attentive to those who are ill at home or in the hospital.

Parish Email: parish@stlchester.org

Parish Web Site: www.stlchester.org

Web Master: Joanne Franklin (908-879-6222)

Welcome Janet Villafane (908) 879-3032 Haiti Twinning Program Christine Colannino (201) 314-9824

Bereavement Don Martone (908) 879-7957 Lectors John Kennington (908) 872-0575

Good Samaritans Patsy Soden (908) 879-3374 Eucharistic Ministers Loretta Stewart (973) 222-7492

Grocery Cards Jean Ward (908) 334-3442 Ushers Bob Holl (908) 876-3488

Moms & Tots Melissa Altieri (908) 797-0676 Music Minister Joe Tamburro (908) 453-3302

Arimathaea Arlene McDonald (973) 584-7319 Spanish Ministry Louis Villafane (908) 879-3032

Liturgical Environment Joanne Carr (908) 879-5543 Youth Minister Brian Flanagan (973) 946-8770

Women’s Cornerstone Judy Irwin (201) 400-7847 Altar Servers Chuck Feller (908) 768-2838

Men’s Cornerstone Marc McFeely (973) 222-9739 Evangelization Bob Holl (908) 876-3488

Pastoral Adv. Board Jerry Frech (908) 377-2900 RCIA Jan Richards (908) 975-3555

Rosary Society Marie Holl (908) 876-3488 Respect Life Connie Wieczorek (908) 879-6453

Media Ministry Jeanne McCormick (908) 879-6884 Barn Ministry Ed Wieczorek (908) 300-0098

Rev. Rolands Uribe, Parochial Vicar

Deacon William DeVizio, Permanent Deacon

Rev. Mr. Sylwester Pierzak, Transitional Deacon

Trustees: Phil Guidone, Jeanne McCormick

Parish Secretary: Karen Jaworski

Accountant: Sharon McCann Business Manager: Bill McCormick

MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish), 6:00 pm Daily Mass: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am & 9:00 am, Sat. 9:00 am Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 pm

Holy Day: 8:00 am, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm (bi-lingual)

BAPTISMS: Baptism Preparation Class: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

Baptisms: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

SPANISH BAPTISMS: Baptism Preparation Class: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

Baptisms: Please call the Parish Office to schedule.

MARRIAGES: Please contact the Priest/Deacon whom you wish to officiate at your wedding one year in advance to arrange for Marriage Preparation Sessions.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Every family moving into the parish is requested to register. If you move to another parish or change your address, please notify the Parish Office.

St. Lawrence the Martyr Church SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017

MISSION STATEMENT St. Lawrence the Martyr Church is a community of Catholic Christians who gather

together to celebrate the Eucharist, their love of Jesus Christ and their love of one another

as children of Christ. We are a diverse community focused on creating an enthusiasm for our faith and enriching the lives for all who come to worship in our parish. Inviting and

welcoming liturgies, multiple youth and young adult activities and adult enrichment

programs all help make the Word of Christ a living reality at St. Lawrence.

Parish Office: 908-879-5371 Priests’ Home: 908-879-1901 Religious Ed.: 908-879-6714 Youth Minister: 973-946-8770 Fax: 908-879-7701

Parish Ministries and Ministry Facilitators

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BECOMING A PRIEST With the ordination of Deacon Sylwester taking place this weekend, I thought that it would be good to write

about the sacrament of Holy Orders. I took the following notes from The Catechism of the Catholic Church.

• Jesus was sent into the world to save humankind from our sins and to lead us to heaven. For this purpose,

Jesus was consecrated by the Father and given an apostolic mission.

• To continue His work on earth, Jesus called the Apostles, consecrated them and entrusted to them His sav-

ing work.

• The Apostles entrusted this mission to three groups of successors, to the Order of Bishops, the Order of

Priests and the Order of Deacons. Bishops, priests and deacons share in this mission in different degrees.

• Men become participants in these Holy Orders through ordination, which means incorporation into an or-

der or group. In the liturgy of ordination, the Holy Spirit anoints the priest.

• Bishops and priests share in the consecration of Christ the High Priest and in His mission. Priests are

coworkers with the bishops in the apostolic mission.

• Bishops and priests are called to build up, sanctify (make holy), and lead the Church. The lives of the

bishop and priest are directed to serving the Church in these three ways.

• In the Eucharist, priests and bishops exercise to a supreme degree their sacred office.

• Priests always exercise their ministries in subordination and obedience to the bishop.

• A bishop and his priests together form a unique priestly college. Priests are expected to work with the

bishop and represent the bishop.

Two of the great “powers” entrusted to the priest are the forgiveness of sins and the consecration of bread and

wine. Not even our Blessed Mother or the angels can forgive sins or confect the Eucharist. The calling to

priesthood is a tremendous calling. The greatness of this calling humbles the priest and fills him with awe at

God’s mercy and trust in him. Please pray for Father Sylwester and all priests as they continue the saving mis-

sion of Christ, the High Priest!

PRAYER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Service Committee of the Diocese of Paterson is planning monthly prayer meetings for all those who wish

to gather and pray in the Holy Spirit and who wish to learn more about “Life in the Holy Spirit.” St. Paul’s

Inside the Walls Evangelization Center in Madison is not able to accommodate the prayer meetings during this

summer so they will be held in our parish chapel on July 10 and August 14 at 7:30 pm. You are most wel-

come to join us for this form of prayer that brings us the joy and strength of the Holy Spirit!

Father Nick

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO RECENTLY PASSED AWAY. . .

Dale Schmidt, Mary Forkell

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SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance

There has been a day change for the evening session of

the summer bible study. We will be meeting on Tuesday

evening starting July 11 at 7:30 pm. Fr. Nick has asked for the change. The AM session will remain on Tuesday

morning after the 8:00 am Mass. Books will be available

at the first meeting and are $20. Books are also available in the Parish Office for anyone wanting to get a head

start. It is important that you give a working email ad-

dress when you purchase a book so that the link to the online videos can be sent to you. Join us as we discover

that the words of St. Paul are as important today as they

were in the 1st Century. All are welcome!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME . . .

Lector: Contact John Kennington, the Lector

coordinator, by email at Jfkleader-

ship@gmail.com.

Altar Server: Contact Chuck Feller, the Altar

Server coordinator, at 908-768-2838 or email

cnfeller@att.net.

Eucharistic Minister: Contact Loretta Stewart , the Eucharistic Minister coordina-

tor, at (973) 222-7492 or email

lorettamic@comcast.net.

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE

July 8-9

5:00 pm CB- Trevor Connolly S1-

S2-

8:00 am

CB- Daniel Kudron S1- Patrick Kudron S2-

10:00 am

CB Thomas Bulzacchelli S1- Liam Brandt S2-

11:30 am CB- Ann Hoye S1- Beth Hoye S2-

6:00 pm

CB Andrew Guido S1- Stephen Howell S2-

MEETINGS / EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday

• Pilgrims - 7:00 pm

• ESL - 7:30 pm

Friday

• Divine Mercy Chaplet - 3:00 pm

Saturday

• Barn Sale

MARIAN PILGRIMAGE Looking to ignite your spiritual life or desire a closer rela-

tionship with God? We urge you to consider participating

in this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine

of the Immaculate Conception on October 21. There are two options to participate: a two-day trip which includes

visits to the St. Jude Shrine, the Baltimore Basilica, and

the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. or the one full day trip. We ask you to sign up for this important spiritu-

al journey that can change your life. Sign up sheets avail-

able in church and Parish Center.

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE SICK . . .

Kirsten Mumma, William Ware, Julio Carrera, Sebastian

Quinn, Ralph Bozza, Sister Eucharia, Father Eugene Roma-

no, Father Paul Knauer, Father Rafael Perez, Msgr. Martin

Rauscher, Msgr. Richard Rusconi, Patrick John Moran, Ann Kelly, Bill Basso, Lloyd Matsamoto, Helen Crowe, Jane Alt,

Patrick Pronio, Allison Spina, Lesley Pawar, Tom Walsh,

Steve Briggs, Brian Graham, Colleen Saito, William Kelly,

Mary Norwood, Mary Lanzara, Rocco Colantuono, Diane

Verge, Cade Feitel, Christine Ambrosino, Carole Stessl,

Kathy Bollwork, Dick Goodwin, Nicholas Brown, Jane Ru-

fino, Kevin Callahan, Camille McQueen, Mary Ross, Judith

Stampone, Jeanette Mahoney, Paul Fitzgerald, Charlotte

Poth, Colleen Looby, Claire Kingsley, George Serafin, Char-

lie Romano, Salman Javed, Don Martone, Arnold Family,

Margaret Compton, Joe Cillo, Jerry Green, Kristen

McLaughlin, Mary Constantinople, Dan McGuigan, Karoli-na Wojnicz, Jozef Galka, Patricia Gilvey, Daisy Hallock,

Robert Kingsley, John Boyle, Robert Snow, Cathy Donahue,

Ryan Menzel, Vincent & Giuliana Petane, Betty Macaluso,

Dorothy Powers, Ellie Cowie, Louis Villafane, Gary

Sekulski, Wesley Snawder

Please help us keep this list current. Call Karen in the Parish

Office at 908-879-5371 if a name should be added or removed.

Thank you!

NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome!

Gareth & Caroline Harris of Lamerson Road,

Chester.

UPCOMING BARN SALE

July 8, 9:00-3:00 pm

Come on by! We’ll have a large selection of sterling sil-

ver jewelry, charms and beads in addition to a wide vari-

ety of household goods, clothing and accessories.

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CHURCH FLOWERS A donation for the purchase of this weekend’s tabernacle

flowers was given by the Morash Family in memory of

Mario Larracca.

SPECIAL COLLECTION Next weekend, July 8-9, the collection for the Catholic

Communications Campaign will be taken up. This

campaign connects people with Christ, here and around

the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Fifty percent of funds

collected remains in our diocese to fund local communi-

cations efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message!

RECENTLY BAPTIZED

May God hold you always in the

palm of His hand.

John Joseph Van Etten, son of Wil-

liam & Liane Van Etten of Trout

Brook Court, Chester.

THE 7 “UPS”

1) Wake Up!

Decide to have a good day.

“Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and

be glad in it.”

Psalms 118:24

2) Dress Up! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is

an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man

looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the

heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7

3) Shut Up! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice

as much listening as talking.

“He who guards his lips guards his soul.”

Proverbs 13:3

4) Stand Up! For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will

fall for anything.

“Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper

time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. There-

fore, as we have opportunity, let us do good…”

Galatians 6:9-10

5) Look Up!

To the Lord.

“I can do everything through Christ who strengthens

me.”

Philippians 4:13

6) Reach Up!

For something higher.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge

Him and He will direct your path.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

7) Lift Up!

Your prayers.

“Do not worry about anything; instead pray about every-

thing.”

Philippians 4:6

HELP NEEDED TO HOST HOMELESS FAMILIES

IN FAMILY PROMISE PROGRAM The families enrolled at Family Promise of Morris Coun-

ty will be staying at Grace House of Mendham Hills Con-

gregational Church July 23-30. Volunteers are needed to provide meals or dessert, host the families or set up and

clean up. Two adults are needed for each shift (families

can volunteer, but at least 2 adults must be present). Shifts can potentially be divided up.

Volunteers from St. Lawrence Church helped in the past years to host them. This is a great opportunity to help

homeless families of Morris County. For information or

to sign up, contact Beatrice Basso at (973) 294-4059.

WE WERE ASKED TO ANNOUNCE

NEW PRINCIPAL AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL

(MENDHAM) – St. Joseph School is pleased to announce

the appointment of Lori Arends, MAT, LDT-C, as principal. Mrs. Arends has a wide breadth of educational experience on

the elementary and middle school levels. For the past few

years, she has taught kindergarten and fifth and sixth grade

language arts and served as the Curriculum Advisor and Ter-

ra Nova Supervisor at St. Joseph School. Mrs. Arends is also

active in her community and parish and is committed to pro-

moting the mission of Catholic schools. St. Joseph School -

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; AdvancEd

Accredited

PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS The Parish Office will be closed on Fridays beginning

July 7. Regular business hours resume September 1.

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, JULY 3, 2017 9:00 am - Paul Payne

- Judy Stackhouse

- Chuck Curtis

TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017

9:00 am - Raymond Horn

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 8:00 am - Judy Tully 9:00 am - Anthony DiBenedetto

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2017 8:00 am - Paul Payne

9:00 am - Anthony DiBenedetto

FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2017 8:00 am - Caroline Bozza

9:00 am - Parents of Mike & Elena Acerra

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017

9:00 am - Judy Tully

5:00 pm - Olga DeCostole

SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 8:00 am - Annette Mills

10:00 am - For the People of the Parish

11:30 am - Caroline Bozza

- Judy Tully

1:00 pm - Frank Fila

6:00 pm - John Gay

- Spec. Int. of Welsh & Hartmann Families

THE RICHNESS OF LIFE IN CHRIST Today we have the beautiful story of the woman prom-

ised a child, the wonderful exhortation about life in

Christ, and a powerful instruction from Jesus. An embar-

rassment of riches? Not if we take Jesus' words about "welcome" to heart. The many challenges and blessings

offered to us today by Elisha, Paul, and Jesus should be

cause for rejoicing and welcomed heartily into our lives. And, like the great treat that they are, they should be en-

joyed and shared generously with others.

Today's reading from Romans was chosen very early in the liturgical life of the Church to be the sole apostolic

instruction received by candidates for baptism at the

Easter Vigil. This illustrates its importance as a core be-

lief and as a means of comprehending the story of the Resurrection. Christ's resurrection is not merely a story

about something that He underwent once upon a time, but

it is our story, the story of how we joined the other mem-bers of the one Body of Christ, the Church. We were not

only dead, but we were buried; not ultimately buried, but

raised to eternal life with Christ.

MONDAY & TUESDAY, JULY 3-4

Morning Prayer - 8:30 am

Mass - 9:00 am in church

PLEASE NOTE:

• No 8 am Mass on those days.

• Monday confession at 6:30 pm still scheduled.

• Parish offices will be closed.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Elisha promises a baby son to the hos-

pitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a).

Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord

(Psalm 89). Second Reading — We shall live in newness of life as

Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11).

Gospel — Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to an-other will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42).

MASS READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29

Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27;

or, for Independence Day, any readings

from the Mass “For the Country or a City,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,”

nos. 887-891

Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8

Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5;

Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17;

Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14;

Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30

NEXT HEALING MASS

Tuesday, July 18

Rosary at 6:30 pm

Mass at 7:00 pm

Tithing: God’s Plan for Giving.

Tithing Income June 25, 2017 $10,891.00

Tithing Income June 20, 2016 ________*

*(Amount unavailable at time of that bulletin printing.)

A word from Fr. Nick: “I once again thank you for your con-

tinued generosity to God and to the mission of our parish.

Your offerings make so much possible!”

A testimony from a parishioner of St. Gregory the Great

Church in South Euclid, Ohio: “ . . . but tithing doesn’t mean

we have to give up what we have. It’s about giving enough.

The vocabulary of our faith invites us to the table at every Mass

for a spiritual meal; this church is our house, and the people in

front of and behind us are not just familiar faces. They are the

family with whom we share our gifts. Tithing isn’t painful. It

is our joy to know that we are supporting our house, a house

given to us, without conditions, without strings other than that

we care for it. We are not asked to give up anything, but to

share with God what He shares with us.”

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Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 Morn. Prayer-8:30 Mass-9

Confession-4-4:45 Mass-5

2 Mass-8 Mass-10 Mass-11:30 Mass-1 (Spanish) Mass-6 Fr. Sylwester First Mass-11:30 & Reception

3 Morn. Prayer-8:30 Mass-9 Confession-6:30 Parish Offices closed.

4 FOURTH OF JULY Morn. Prayer-8:30 Mass-9 Parish Offices closed.

5 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Marian Pilgrims Reunion-7:00 ESL-7:30

6 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9

7 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Adoration 9:30-8:30 Divine Mercy Chaplet-3

8 Morn. Prayer-8:30 Mass-9

Confession-4-4:45 Mass-5 Barn Sale 9-3

9 Mass-8 Mass-10 Mass-11:30 Mass-1 (Spanish) Mass-6

10 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Confession-6:30 Prayer Meeting-7:30

11 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9

Bible Study-8:45

Finance Com.-7

Women’s Cor.-7

Bible Study-7:30

12 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 ESL-7:30

13 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9

14 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Adoration 9:30-10:30 Divine Mercy Chaplet-3

15 Morn. Prayer-8:30 Mass-9

Confession-4-4:45 Mass-5

16 Mass-8 Mass-10 Mass-11:30 Mass-1 (Spanish) Mass-6

17 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Confession-6:30

18 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Bible Study-8:45

Healing Mass-7 (Rosary-6:30)

Bible Study-7:30

19 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 ESL-7:30

20 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9

21 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Adoration 9:30-10:30 Divine Mercy Chaplet-3

22 Morn. Prayer-8:30 Mass-9

Confession-4-4:45 Mass-5

23 Mass-8 Mass-10 Mass-11:30 Mass-1 (Spanish) Mass-6

24 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Confession-6:30

25 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Bible Study-8:45 Bible Study-7:30

26 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 ESL-7:30

27 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9

28 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Adoration 9:30-10:30 Divine Mercy Chaplet-3

29 Morn. Prayer-8:30 Mass-9

Confession-4-4:45 Mass-5

30 Mass-8 Mass-10 Mass-11:30 Mass-1 (Spanish) Mass-6

31 Morn. Prayer-7:30 Mass-8, 9 Confession-6:30