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April 24, 2016

Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374

www.stmarys-pompton.org

Welcome! May we discover what is ours to do and may we do good works each day for the sake of

Your Kingdom.

Easter Season Mass Schedulesand Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)

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, 7:00 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)

Special congratulations to all of our graduating seniors in our Youth Ministry! You have each contributed to making this ministry what it is today and we thank you sincerely! We wish you all

the best in your next endeavor! Ad majorem dei gloriam!

Kayleigh RomanJustin RuizKristen RussoAllyson SalusRebecca SandsMadison SchearDarian SchlossNicole SchrockDennis SchuckZachary SteinerZachary StrubleDylan StruckVictoria SturlaJohn SutcliffeTaylor TaggartCarli TetlaMatthew ThomasNicholas ThompsonStefanie ThorntonCollin TimonyJonathan TimpanaroChristopher TraynorLindsay VanasKenny VeseyOlivia VitaleJustin WazaneySteven WhiteDayna WichNicole WilkinsMatthew WisnovskyNicholas WisnovskyHarlee YorkAnne Yost

Clarissa AbellaEmme AboyounAlexis AmoreDerek AndersonConnor AndrewsSarah AnthonyChase AvetaFrancesco BaldinoHeather BerzakAndrew BissJack CairnsRobert CalafioreSteven CalantonePaul CampanelliLuke CampomenosiEmma CancelMegan CareySpencer CareyJessica CarusilloAlexa CastellanaCole CherensonKayla CianciottoRebecca CivilAndrew ClementeLauren CoarRebecca CoronelNicholas CruzKerry CurnynChristopher D’AloiaIsaiah De QuattroJordin De SenzoSteven DecofJenna Dertouzos

Lilianna Di GesuKarli DiazLucas DishianMeredith DobrzynskiDavid DonkerMary DoughertyStephen DuboisMarlon DumaguingKatianne DunayMakenzie FaillaNicolette FerranteAllison FestaSteven FilkoMichael FiumarelliCarly FlynnJessica FocarinoJeffrey FossatiOlivia GallettaKyle GeipelJoy GiuffreMichael GiuntaJulian GomezIan HigginsAndrew HollCasey HornerRebecca HornerNicholas IlacquaJared InglettKyla IrizarryAlexis JimenezMariah KaminskyjDietrich KammNicholas Kearney

Jacob KershawSean KicinskiColin KimmerleTrevor KowalEric KozakJoseph KozlowskiDelaney KrzysikSydney LandwehrJennifer LarsonCarlie LavoieRyan LeonardSamantha LorencCaitlyn LubasKevin LuehsJoshua MahlerRensreal MarquezThomas MastraccheShannon McCarthyRyan McConvilleAlyssa McCoyKaitlynn McCoyRebecca McCoyCarly McDanielTyler McDiarmidRyan McLeanEllie McNealKailey McNerneyChristopher MillerKevin MillerMichael MiragliottaMiranda MistrettaChristian MoraBrian Moran

Brendan MorganMargaret MorseRachael MrockaRyan MulhallBrian MullerJames MurphyJohn MurphyAlan NadirogluNathaniel NarboneLouis NastasiMorgan NoverKyle NovotnyMaggie O’KeefeLuke OsterlofNikita PaceIsabella PaladinoValerie PascaleKatarzyne PasciakJoseph PellegrinoCarly PerrottaJulia PliskinMolly Pra SistoRemi-Marie PreskyLauren PrestaCrista ProvaxMeaghan RalphMegan RegiecLauren RehbergerJenna ReillyAilish RentonShannon RevelantKameron ReyladoDomenic Rigoglioso

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Fifth Sunday of Easter April 24, 2016

Adult Faith - Deuteronomy .....................8Altar Flowers ..............................................................3American/Catholic/Hispanic Church ...........12Annual Fund Campaign 2016 .....................9A Taste of St. Mary’s Cookbook ................9Baptisms ....................................................3“Bill Nye’s Global Meltdown” film .........5Bread and Wine ........................................3Carnival - 2016 .........................................8Collection Update ...................................14Contact Us .................................................2Daily Readings for the Week ...................6Deceased Names .......................................3Easter Flower Names ...............................4

Elementary Religious Education ............7Eucharistic Celebrations .........................3Faith Direct .............................................14First Eucharist ..........................................7Franciscan Discernment ..........................6K of C - Comedy Night ............................8Memorial Garden Pavers ........................3Memorial Vigil Lights ..............................2Military Personnel Names .......................3Ministerio Hispano de Santa María ...10/13Ministry News ...........................................8Oliver - Food Pantry Benefit ...................8Pathways Counseling Center ..................9Prayer Requests ..................................................3

Rosary Devotion .................................................2Spanish Ministry News .........................10/13Special Needs Ministry News ..................7Stephen Ministry - Blessing/Commissioning ...4St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises ...............4St. Mary’s School News ...........................7The Parish Store .......................................9Trip - London/Paris .................................9Trip - Holy Land ....................................14Weddings ...................................................3Weekly Calendar ......................................2Youth Ministry ............................................6 Seniors Congratulations ................Cover

PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey ................973.835.0374x145 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . .973.835.0374x285 [email protected] CAREGIVING Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] STephen miniSTry, Journey WiTh CanCer miniSTry, miliTary ouTreaCh DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] Debbie Borroto -rel. ed. adminiSTraTive aSST. . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x130 [email protected] RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] Debbie Borroto -rel. ed. adminiSTraTive aSST. . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x130 [email protected]

FOOD PANTRY - Jerry Provost, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

HISPANIC MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 [email protected] & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Jacqueline M. Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.513.3325

[email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY - Jennifer Ferraioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x103 [email protected] ConfirmaTion - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] religiouS eduCaTion 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] high SChool youTh miniSTry - Michael Macalintal . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected]

Weekly CalendarDATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACEMON—April 25Rosary Devotion 5:00 PM ChurchMedical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale Center ELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterTUES—April 26Europe Trip Info Night 7:00 PM Downey HallJustFaith Centering Prayer 7:00 PM Carnevale Center Secular Franciscans Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

There is one Memorial Vigil Light available. The cost for a vigil light is $100; it will stay lit for one year. If you are interested

in a vigil light in memory of a loved one, please stop at the Parish Center and fill out a request form.

Memorial Vigil Lights

WED—April 27Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale CenterSt. Mary’s Seniors 11:00 AM Downey HallELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterTHURS—April 28Adult Education - Deuteronomy 8:00 AM Carnevale CenterTai Chi 8:30 AM Carnevale CenterLost Angels Supprt Group 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterAdult Education - Deuteronomy 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterCircle of Friendship 7:30 PM Carnevale CenterK of C Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

Rosary Devotion—Please join us for the 5:00 PM Rosary on Mondays in church [Rosary brochures available.]

“The holy rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you’ll be amazed at the results” St. Josemaria Escriva [from Rosary Gems]

“...a time to love...”Lauren Jost and Thomas Didio

The Altar Flowers this week have been donated in celebration of the 1st Holy Communion of

Shannon & Claire Sitting, Love Grandma Nolan


Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)

MONDAY April 257:30 AM † William Cooper (10th Ann.)

TUESDAY April 267:30 AM † Opie Droumbakis (1st Ann.) † Chris Droumbakis, Fannie Kicyla

WEDNESDAY April 277:30 AM † Mildred Runz L Robert Darpino

THURSDAY April 287:30 AM † Carmine Buglione

FRIDAY April 297:30 AM † David Vasquez

SATURDAY April 309:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention

C-Celebrant — H-Homilist

SATURDAY April 305:00 PM † Thomas Dwyer Sr., Robert Briggs C/H-Fr. Richard L Bernadette Shea † Nancy O’Flaherty † Maria McQuire Villari, Gid Dahab Special Intention

7:00 PM L Bill Rooney C/H-Fr. RIchard

SUNDAY May 17:30 AM † Thelma Weckback C/H-Fr. Joe

9:00 AM † Kathleen & Thomas McHugh C/H-Fr. Joe † Eileen Oesterle, Christopher Conway † Ronald Bandola

9:00 AM For the People of the Parish Spanish MassC/H-Fr. Gonzalo

10:30 AM † Stanislaw Sapinski, William McClurg (Interpreted for the † Frank J. Sevola, Carol Berrian Hearing Impaired) † Eileen M. Wilson, Paul J. Liskay C/H-Fr. Joe † Elmer Calabrese 10:30 AM For the People of the Parish Family Liturgy Downey Hall C/H-Fr. Richard

12:00 PM † Herbert Colella, Patrick Iannuccilli C/H-Fr. Frank † Norma Maximina Pelaez, Ellen Nelson

5:00 PM † Mary Allcroft C/H-Fr. Frank

“...a time to be healed...” Brian Kamer, Rosemary Sevola, Gene Hiller, Gene Provost, Joan Duffy, Bill Rooney, Bill Scully, OFM, Peter Konopka, Noah Lorencovitz, Robert Darpino, Jean Rettus, Jill Neumann, Jeanne Sabido, Robin & Vinnie, Tim, Tyler & Ashley, Pam, Sondra, Karly, Roy & Carol Cole, Gail Baxter, Kath-leen Baxter, Tim Jones, Grace McVey, Tonya Martin, Judy Haider, Nate & Charlie Gardner, Pat Beasley, Mildred Farina, Shirley Reilly, Daina, Mar-lene Terhune, Maggie B., Elsbet, Judy, Walter, Vince & Judy Grosso, Walter Hess, Robert Williams, Bev, Greg, Phyllis Maloney

To everything there is a season and...

“...a time to serve...”Staff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq — PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq

1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, AfghanistanSean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC

Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US MarinePFC Mark Booe, US Army Iraq — PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC

Seaman Laura Shehadch, US Navy — Capt. Michael DeMarco, Iraq, 2nd Tour PFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence — Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC

SO Andrew Charman, USNAirman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TX

CPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, IraqPFC 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 — SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy—LCpl. Devin Taranto, USMC

CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq — Sgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA

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

SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, AfghanistanSPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan

SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CA— SO David Welsh, US NavySGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA

SGT Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, DeployedLCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, Okinawa

SGT Tiffany Thumann, US Army, Ft. Drum, New YorkHM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina

LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, ArizonaMajor Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point

2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PALCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, JapanLCpl Jake Shovlowsky, USMC, Germany

Cpl Justyn Shovlowsky, USMC, Camp Legeune, NC

“...a time to be born...” Jaxon Hollenstein, Jake Ostrowski, Declan Zaranski, Christopher Schermond,

Carly Kempey, Yzabella Jimenez, Donovan Elk, Matthew Pappas

“...a time to die...”Raymond Mc Namee, Joann Dattolo, Edward Blum

Please note: to add a loved one [relative or friend] to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 - names for healing will be listed for 30 days.

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. All orders must be received by Friday, April 29.

Memorial Garden Paver Stones

The Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of James Nolan from his wife,

children and grandchildren.


The Ministry of Spiritual DirectionDo you find yourself drawn during this “Year of Mercy”……• Searching for a path to find more of God in your busy and

complex everyday life? • Hungry to integrate your faith into your experiences, deepen

your prayer, discover graces and find inner peace? • Looking for a new perspective on your life and a way to transform

your “ordinary routine” into a “personal retreat?”

The Spiritual ExercisesCreated in the 16th Century By Saint Ignatius of LoyolaCatholic Retreat Experience in Ignatian (Jesuit) Spirituality

Nourishing Hearts For Over 500 Years!• Discovering the unconditional, inviting Love & Boundless Mercy of God• Reflecting on the Person & Life of Jesus Christ & His Mission• Connecting your experiences with the Passion & Death of Jesus

to deepen your commitment to Him & live compassionately• Experiencing the Joy of the Resurrection as the foundation

of our lives

Life-giving, personal retreat adventure!Compatible with all lifestyles, even busy, time-strapped schedules.

Flexible meeting times.For information, call Beverly Delleart, Ignatian Spiritual Director at 973.835.0374, ext. 709 at Saint Mary’s.

“Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!” –Saint Ignatius Loyola(All for the glory of God!)

Easter FlowersWe wish to thank all who made donations toward the Altar Flowers and Decora-tions this Easter Season. Listed below are names of those in whose memory these donations have been made.

(Additional names will be in next week’s bulletin)

Let us celebrate!

The Parishioners of Saint Mary’s Franciscan Community are cordially invited to

The Blessing & Commissioning of our sixth class of Stephen Ministers

Sunday, May 1, during the Noon Celebration of The Eucharist!

Christian Caregiving at Saint Mary’s

~ Instruments of God’s Love ~

Stephen MinistersJourney With Cancer Ministers

Military Care Ministers

Velardo, KarenVelardo, Nicholas IIIVeloso, DamianaVerrone, Angelo M.Verrone, AssuntaVetanovetz/Mulvey FamiliesVieira, Errol & JessieVieira, JoanVigorita, Nancy & VincentVillani, JackVincent, Sr. M., OSBVioland, Geo. & MaeVioland, Geo. & TimVorolieff, NicholasVozzo, LouisWaida, John & EleanorWakenell, DorothyWalek, JohnWalek, MargaretWalker, Virginia AhearnWalsh FamilyWalters, TheresaWaraksa, AdeleWaraksa, StephenWascavage, Elizabeth Wasileuski FamilyWasserman, JeremyWeber, George & MildredWeber, George Jr.Wellers, Fred & SusanWestrich, KurtWhalen, Rose & BillWhalen, Tom & JimWhitman, AlexWiecik FamilyWierzbicki, Stephanie & HenryWiesnewski, Lottie & BenWilderson, RuthWilk, Loretta SulickWilkin, WilliamWilson, DougWilson, George & PatriciaWilson, RobinWilson, Wilfred & MaryWiswell, GlennWofell, SamWolfarth, ReneeWoods, AgathaWozniak, Kay & MartinWozniak, MarieXochipa FamilyZangara, JosephineZiegler, Evelyn & CarlZomerdyk, Frank & FlorieZuchowski, AnnaZuchowski, DavidZuchowski, Edward

Abiog, Mr & Mrs CrispuloAlston, KaylaArlene & JoeArts, JamesAverion, DelorisBarcheski, PeterBegley, MartinBerei, EdwardBonanno, ElizabethBonanno, Robert D.Born, William & EleanorBrian & DaneeBrown, Mr FredrickThumann FamilyTimony, CatherineTimony, John Timony, PaulTindoc, FranciscoToles, David Sr.Tolomei, Judith AnnTomicisk, TheresaTorres, SegundoTorres, VincentTownsend, JoanTrainer, LucyTraynor, David H.Triola, VickiTummino, Catherine & JosephTurner, MichaelUfferfilge, CarlUfferfilge, Hilda & CarlUfferfilge, LindaUlloa, Carlos O.Ulloa, MarinaUsinowicz, Edward A.Usinowicz, WilmaUtz, JuliaVacirca FamilyVan Ry, HenryVan Wageninge, JuneVan Winkle, BernardVander Gost FamilyVanLenten, Jacob P.VanLenten, Peter Jr.VanLenten, Peter Sr.VanLenten, ThelmaVanValkenburg, Anna & JesVargas, CallieVargas, IvanVargas, ManuelVargas, MariaVasquez, DavidVasquez, JennyVasquez, JuanitaVasquez, Luis MariaVece, KaitlynVegas, Sylvia


GLOBAL MELTDOWN

Bill Nye and Arnold Schwarzeneggerexperience the 5 stages of climate change grief. Along the way they discover

what is wrong with our planet and how we can turn things around.

Presenting Bill Nye’s

Tuesday, May 3, 20167:00 - 9:00 pm

St. Mary’s Carnevale Center Hall10 Lenox Avenue

Pompton Lakes, NJ

Advocates for Justice

& Franciscan Response to

Fracking

www.earthactions.org

Refreshments and discussion follow 45 minute screening.

RSVP to: [email protected]

Presenting Bill Nye’s


http://www.facebook.com/stmarysymhttps://twitter.com/#!/stmarysym

Contacts: 973.835.5594

High School Youth Minister: Michael Macalintal, ext. 117 [email protected]

Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected]

Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected]

To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

INSTAGRAM: stmarysym Director: Jennifer Ferraioli, ext. 103 [email protected]

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED

HOPE

For more information visit the YM HOPE webpage.

CONFIRMATION

Youth Band has rehearsal this Thursday in the Carnevale Center at 6 PM!

ATTENTION PHASE 1 CANDIDATES! Remember your report due dates:• Family Gathers for April has a due date of April 30.• ConfirmationNameandSponsorSelection report is due May 15.• Formation Journal reports are due June 6.

BRIDGES RUN will be on Wednesday night, May 25. Registra-tion is live, so please be sure to sign up, for this is a smaller event!

8th grade Summer Registration There are spots available for the 2nd week, July 5-8, for those children who will be entering 8th grade in September. If you have any questions, contact Mary Ann Werner.

ATTENTION PHASE 2 CANDIDATES:

• To celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation you must have already submitted reports for your Final Interview, your 10 hours of service, your Confirmation name and Sponsor selection, any outstanding makeup assignments and your 3 Formation Journals. If you are missing any of the above, please contact Pat Newton.

The Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province invite single men between the ages of 18 to 45 interested in

learning more about Franciscan Life to join our fraternity for Evening Prayer and dinner, beginning on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:00 PM at St. Anthony Friary in Butler. For more information and reservation, please contact our local Vocational Director, Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM at [email protected] or 973-835-0374, ext 702.“Holy Name Province is an evangelical and missionary fraternity called to minister in the Eastern United States and abroad. Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, we are disciples of Christ who seek to bring the Gospel into the everyday experience of all people through Franciscan witness, popular preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership. We foster Christian discipleship by collaborating with those whom we serve and by standing in solidarity with all people, especially the alienated, the immigrant, and the poor.”

Northern New Jersey Franciscan Discernment Community

HIGH SCHOOLMovie Night this Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 PM in the Youth Center! Our Annual Volleyball Tournament will be this Wednesday, April 27, in St. Mary’s Gym at 7:00 PM!Senior Appreciation Night will be on May 1! All families of High School Seniors please check your emails for the Eventbrite RSVP!

Daily Readings for the Week

ATTENTION CURRENT 8TH GRADERS: Will you be starting your freshman year of high school in September 2016? Are you interested in celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation? You and a parent/guardian are invited to St. Mary’s Confirmation Orientation being held on Sunday, May 22, at 7:00 PM in Downey Hall. Information about the Confirmation program, requirements and registration will be presented at this meeting.

Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20

Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31aWednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17

Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21

Special Needs Ministry News


“LET’S START HEAVEN HERE”

For detailed information about Grades 1 through 5, please go to http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/Ministry/

Religious%20Education-59-Home/.

Carol La Salle, PrincipalAttention! 4th Grade CCD Parents!

St. Mary’s only Grade 5 Religious Education program consists of:One week of Peace Camp this summer

for students entering Grade 5 in September, 2016.

Each Peace Camp is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (except July 4) - Peace Camp dates for Grade 4 are:

Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1Tuesday, July 5 - Friday, July 8 (till 4:00 PM)

Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29

Campsareassignedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Registration opened Monday, March 7, at 6:00 AM

Parent Meeting with the Director, Mr. McMahon, on Wednes-day, May 18, 7:30 PM at the Carnevale Center to explain the program and hand out necessary materials.

We are in need of adults to act as individual group facilitators; for questions, or to volunteer, please call 973.835.7750.

Needed! Special Needs Volunteer!St. Mary’s Special Needs Ministry is in search of a FundraiserCoordinatorforitsannualGiants/JetsRaffle. This is the ONLY fundraiser for this ministry which serves our most vulnerable ones. Please call Marie Cioletti, Special Needs Director, 973.628.8473 or email: [email protected]

Together we can change peoples lives!

TEACHERS: Mrs. McConnell/Mrs. DaSilva/Mrs. ForbesMorgan AdrianSophia BirocKylie BryanNolan CaseyCecelia ColvinDaniel ContursoAlexander DaSilvaKatelyn KahnNolan KahrarDelaney LaRusso

Chad McConnellGiulia O`HaganLyla O’DowdJack PicardoJonathan PopovichDanica RechAbigail SpaldiErin StrubleTyler Whartnaby

Gianna AlexanderJessica BajakianLauren BartlettKyle BetzDevin BoltonOlivia DomskiBrayden DunneLucas Egan

TEACHERS: Mrs.Pelish/Mrs. Bolton/Mrs. FerrauiloDaniel FerrauiloBrian LeeAndrew LynchLiam MoranLogan PakonisSofia PelishDaniela RobertoPeter Swede

TEACHERS: Mrs.Sittig/Mrs. Nolan/Mrs. Werner/Mrs JasonCaleb ArroyaveJustin BurkeMeghan DaurizioJayden DiNataleCaroline HoltonTyler JasonMichael KamperJohn LiguoriGabriel LoganJakob Loureiro

Alessia MejiaLiam NeurouterShannon NeurouterClaire SittigShannon SittigAbigail SpillaneMolly SpillaneSavina VelliosEvan Werner

First EucharistGentle Jesus, Risen LordWe Come to Your Table

Our congratulations to the following children who received their First Eucharist on Saturday, April 23.

The annual St. Mary’s School Art & Poetry Night, presented by the National Junior Honor Society, took place last week. The show was wonderful, with entries from students in grades Kindergarten through

Grade 8. Students were able to submit art or poetry pieces. The Forensics Club members presented their prepared readings. Submissions were judged and winners were selected:Art: First Place Frey Nair Grade 8 Second Place Colby Bavaro Grade 2 Third Place Katie Hynes Grade 3Poetry: Zachary Ruighaver Grade 6Visitors’ Favorite: Claire Fleming Grade 4

St. Mary’s School NewsElementary Religious Education Grades 1-5

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday


Targeted Drive—May7/8—Parmalot Shelf Milk, Soy Milk, Pasta & Spaghetti, Rice [1-lb. bags], Pudding Snack Packs, Healthy Snacks.

Ministry News

What’s Needed Now—Ramen Noodles (chicken flavor), Mac and Cheese, Chef Boyardee, Ketchup, Chili, Mayonnaise

Food Pantry News

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY Calling All Indivi duals & Families!—Please join us on the third Saturday of each month to serve a meal to those in need at Sacred Heart Church in Jersey City. Interested in volunteering for one Saturdayoutoftheyear?ContacttheParishOfficeat973.835.0374.

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!

Comedy Night for Local Veteran CharitiesWhen - Saturday, May 14, 6:30 PM (showtime 8:30 PM)Where - St. Mary’s Carnevale Center Cost - $35 (includes Food, Soda, Coffee, Tea, Dessert, Wine/Beer)For tickets/information, contact Ray Grimes at 973.835.4487 or purchase ticket at kofc3801.org

We always need paper and plastic grocery bags and any re-usable grocery bags you can spare. Thank

you so much!

Please Note—The Targeted Food Drive is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month; the box truck, manned by the Boy Scouts, will be parked in the parking lot for your donations.

Please note: when donating food, please check the expiration dates; we cannot accept expired food. Thank you in advance for your consideration and cooperation.

Can you Help?—Church dusting and polishing (no heavy-duty work)—Your help is needed for this important ministry; it takes only about 1 1/2 hours every three weeks on Wednesday mornings. Please call the Parish

Office [973.835.0374] and leave your name and phone number if you can help.

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The Book of DeuteronomyPresenter: Fr. Joe

Thursdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 198:00 - 9:30 AM in Carnevale Center Room 203/2047:00 - 8:30 PM in Carnevale Center Room 101/102

2016 Carnival!July 11-167-11 PM

Carnival time is coming!

It won't be long before the carnival “comes to town”! St. Mary's will be transformed into a wonderful site

for FUN and FOOD and FAMILY entertainment. More than any other parish event,

the Carnival requiresscores of volunteers generously donating their time

and labor.

Whether you have worked at the carnival for years,or you are new to the ministry,

WE NEED YOU!Please consider coming out to help out, have fun and meet new friends.

Sign up here!http: / /www.stmarys-pompton.org/Ministry/Home%20Pages-620-Carnival/Questions? Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

OLIVER the musical

Help our Food Pantry [bring a bag of non-perishable food] and see the musical Oliver at the Smiling Rhino

Theatre in Pompton Lakes.

Fri/Sat, April 29/30, 8 PM Sat, April 30, 2 PM

Sunday, May 1, 3 PMAdults: $27 - Seniors: $25 - Children $22 (plus tax)

Further info: contact 973.248.9491 or www.RhinoTheatre.com


Licensed ProfessionaL counseLors and Licensed cLinicaL sociaL Workers Wanted Pathway’s Counseling Center is hiring Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children, individuals and families, please contact Dr. Pam Hall, Psy.D, our Clinical Director, to discuss these opportunities. Dr. Hall can be reached at 732.826.1231. Please email all resumés to: [email protected]

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

Join Fr. Gonzalo on a journey to London & ParisNovember 2 - 9, 2016

8 Days • 9 Meals - 6 Breakfasts • 3 Dinners

Highlights: Pub Dinner, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Theatre Performance, Eurostar Train, Eiffel Tower Dinner, Seine River Cruise, Arc de Triomphe, Paradis Latin Cabaret"Leisure Stays" are tours in which the itineraries are designed to allow for multiple-night stays in two or more cities. This allows you a more leisurely pace and more time to explore the destinations on your own.

Rates Per PersonBook Now (before June 3) and save $200 per person;

*Double $3,799, *Single $4,649, *Triple $3,999

*Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Newark Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers

*Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $280 per personFor more information call Betty Houston, Cardinal Tours

973-835-0177 - [email protected]

There will be a PRESENTATION OF THE TRIP on Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 PM at the Carnevale Center. If you book and make your deposit the night of the presentation, you will receive an additional $100 savings!

SUBMIT YOUR RECIPES NOW…IT’S EASY!Form & instructions available:• Stop by the Parish Office or• www.stmarys-pompton.org, click-

“Recipes Wanted For New Cookbook”

DON’T WAIT - ORDER YOUR BOOKS TODAY!Form & instructions available:• Stop by the Parish Office or • www.stmarys-pompton.org, click “Cookbook Orders” • Payment by check, credit/debit card accepted.

Price includes One(1) Cookbook and One(1) E-BookPrice: $15 through 7/1/16 (last day to pre-order a cookbook) $20 thereafter (with limited quantities available)Questions? Call Elaine Gangeri 973.819.3539 or Blake Pra Sisto 973.835.0937

“A Taste of Saint Mary’s

Cookbook!”

Annual Fund Campaign 2016Pray Serve Give

Please pray about your gift to St. Mary’s and realize it is more than a gift; it is a commitment to the ongoing life

of our parish.Thank you very much! Fr. Frank Sevola, OFMWant more information about the Annual Fund? http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/cuteUploads/2016brochure.pdfGive to the Annual Fund Here: http://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/donation/

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337

Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical DirectorOffice Phone: 732.826.1231Carol Kemmerer Email: [email protected] V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice PresidentPathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688

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Ministerio Hispano de Santa MaríaNuestros Líderes Pastor: Padre Frank Sevola, ofm [email protected] Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Milagros Anto 973.835. 0374, ext 703 o 201.841.0269 (lunes a viernes de 4 pm a 9 pm) [email protected] Facebook: Vicario para la pastoral hispana: Padre Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta, ofm 973.835.0374, ext 702, [email protected]. Comité Hispano: Elkin & Gloria Vargas, Antonio & Guadalupe Xochipa, Raul & Nubia Tamayo, Valentín León, Luz A. Quiñones, Lourdes Huertas, Angelina Nuci, Josefina Soperanes, Cipriano Oropeza, Elizabeth Ramírez, Judith Navarro, Isabel Soperanes, Mauricio Soperanes, Carmen Lagunes, Aurora & Ramos Díaz, Elvira Guerrero, Andrés & Digna Mesa, Belinda Orellano –Rojas, Marissa Díaz, Daisy Moreno and Samuel Sánchez.

Búsquenos en Facebook: Padre Gonzalo: Fray Gonzalo Torres OFMMilagros Anto: Milagros AntoParroquia-Ministerio Hispano: Parroquia de Santa María_Pompton LakesInstagram: FRAYGONZALOTORRESTwitter: Gonzalo Torres OFM

Misa en EspañolLos domingos a las 9:00AM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ). Durante el año celebramos varias eucaristías en la iglesia principal. Algunas celebraciones son bilingües como la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la Vigilia Pascual, y el Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving)

24 DE ABRIL 2016 – V DOMINGO DE PASCUA“Hijitos, todavía estaré un poco con ustedes. Les doy un mandamiento nuevo: que se amen los unos a los otros, como yo los he amado; y por este amor reconocerán todos que ustedes son mis discípulos” Jn 13, 31-33a. 34-35

Dios reparte sus dones a todos y quiere que todos crezcan y lleguen a la plenitud. Y así quiere que seamos los que nos llamamos seguidores suyos. Jesús vivió así su existencia y quiere que sus discípulos vivamos de la misma manera. No sólo con el sentido egoísta de buscar nuestro propio interés ayudando a los demás, sino convencidos de que es la mejor manera de hacerlo presente en medio de nuestras familias, de la Iglesia y de la sociedad.

LUNES 25 DE ABRIL 2016 – FIESTA DE SAN MARCOS -EVANGELISTA (FEAST OF ST. MARK)

Marcos es considerado el autor del evangelio que lleva su nombre. Puesto que él no fue discípulo directo de Jesús, por lo que basó su relato -siempre según la tradición- en las enseñanzas de Pedro. Marcos evangelizó como Obispo de Alejandría, en Egipto, donde realizó varios milagros y estableció una iglesia y su famosa escuela cristiana, y murió allá como mártir el lunes de Pascua 25 de abril del año 68.

SÁBADO 30 DE ABRIL 2016 – KERMÉS – (MEXICAN PARTY) Esta fiesta familiar para recaudar fondos para las muchas necesidades de la comunidad se llevará a cabo en el Centro Carnevale de 7:00PM a la media noche. Habrá bailes, concursos, comida, música y sobre todo fraternidad, en la presencia de Cristo. Los boletos se venderán después de la Misa y en la puerta el día de la fiesta. ¡Todos están invitados!

DOMINGO 8 DE MAYO 2016 – DÍA DE LA MADRE – (MOTHER’S DAY) Daremos gracias a Dios por el don de nuestras madres con la celebración de la Eucaristía a las 9AM en el Centro Carnevale y luego en el sótano de la iglesia, con rifas, música, y un almuerzo simple.

DOMINGOS DE TALLERES PARA LA FAMILIA (EN LA IGLESIA DE SAN ANTONIO- BUTLER)

PARENTING WORKSHOPS IN SPANISH

Mayo 1 (1:30PM) Cómo criar a los niños, libres de la drogadicción (PARENTING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE FREE CHILD)Estudios muestran que el 14% de los estudiantes de secundaria han bebieron alcohol antes de los 13 años de edad. 8,6% han fumado marihuana. En los últimos años, Nueva Jersey ha experimentado un marcado aumento de consumo de heroína y opio, particularmente en jóvenes entre las edades de 18 y 25 años. No hay señales de que el problema esté disminuyendo; por el contrario, parece que está empeorando. ¡Los padres pueden ser la solución! Estudios recientes han encontrado que 2 de cada 3 niños de 13 a 17 años dicen que, por no perder el respeto de sus padres, deciden no beber alcohol, fumar marihuana o usar otras drogas. Únase a nosotros para aprender qué puede hacer para influir en una actitud saludable sobre el alcohol y otras drogas.

Mayo 22 (1:30PM) Cómo ayudar a sus hijos a ser estudiantes exitosos (HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL)Participar activamente en la educación de su hijo(a) es el factor número uno en el éxito académico de su hijo(a). Únase a nosotros para aprender a comunicarse con la escuela de su hijo(a) y crear un ambiente en el hogar que nutra el éxito escolar.

Mayo 29 (1:30PM) Cómo disciplinar adecuadamente a sus hijos y ganar su confianza (POSITIVE DISCIPLINE - ADDRESSING YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIORS IN A POSITIVE MANNER WHILE BUILDING THEIR EMPATHY AND CHARACTER)Es fácil enseñar a nuestros hijos lo que está bien y lo que está mal, es un poco más difícil hacer que nuestros hijos entiendan por qué es correcto o incorrecto. Esta sesión nos enseñará técnicas disciplinarias que desalentarán el mal comportamiento y fomentarán un crecimiento positivo.


Ministerio Hispano de Santa María

Bendición del Hogar, la Oficina y el CarroCon mucho gusto poder servirle. Es hacer presente a Dios en nuestro hogar, lugar de trabajo o vehículo. Por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo.

Bautismos en español Requisitos: Certificado de Nacimiento del(a) niño(a), padrinos y asistir a una clase antes de la celebración del Sacramento (padres y padrinos). Las clases se dictan en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Información: Milagros Anto, o Padre Gonzalo. Si desea bautizar su hijo(a) en inglés debe asistir a una clase y llamar a la secretaria parroquial Claire Fagan 973.835.5841, ext 120.

Catequesis/Preparación para la Primera Comunión en español Este programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a junio. Las clases son los martes a las 6:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo y tener entre 8 a 13 años de edad. Nuestra directora es Angelina Nuci. Colabora como catequista en este programa Esmeralda Vargas. Información: Milagros Anto, o Angelina Nuci (973.866.8431) [email protected]. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Alma Banta, la Directora Parroquial de Educación Religiosa, al tel 973.835.7750, ext 102 ([email protected]).

Comunidad Franciscana de Discernimiento en Nueva JerseyLos frailes franciscanos de la Provincia del Santo Nombre invitamos a hombres solteros entre las edades de 18 a 45 años, interesados en conocer más acerca de nuestra vida franciscana, a que nos acompañen, cada dos semanas, a orar y cenar en alguna de nuestras fraternidades locales, comenzando el jueves 19 de mayo 2016 en nuestro convento de San Antonio de Padua en Butler, NJ. Para más información y reservación, por favor comunicarse con nuestro Director Regional de Vocaciones el Padre Gonzalo Torres, OFM [email protected] or 973-835-0374 (ext 702) “La Provincia del Santo Nombre es una fraternidad evangélica y misionera llamada a servir en el Este de los Estados Unidos y en el extranjero. Arraigados en la tradición católica y franciscana, somos discípulos de Cristo que buscamos llevar el Evangelio a la experiencia diaria de todas las personas a través del testimonio franciscano, la predicación popular, la enseñanza y el liderazgo pastoral. Impulsamos el discipulado cristiano colaborando con aquéllos a quienes servimos y solidarizándonos con todas las personas, especialmente las alienadas, los inmigrantes y los pobres.”

Formación de Fe para Adultos (Adult Faith FormationLa justicia brota de la fe es un proceso de formación para hispanos sobre el compromiso social y la íntima conexión entre la fe y el amor hacia el prójimo. Esta obra promueve el desarrollo espiritual de los que anhelan profundizar la práctica de su fe en un ambiente tan desafiante como el de hoy y en el que somos llamados para la Nueva Evangelización, como nos invita el Papa Francisco: “vayan sin miedo a servir.” Los interesados deben inscribirse con el Padre Gonzalo ([email protected] – 9738350374 ext 702).

Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Confesión)—En el año realizamos varias jornadas de Reconciliación (Confesión), especial-mente en Cuaresma y Adviento. Todos los sábados a las 4:30 PM un sacerdote está disponible en el confesionario de la iglesia principal para escuchar su Confesión en inglés. Si desea confesarse en español, por favor hacer una cita con el Padre Gonzalo.

Visita y Sacramento de Unción de los EnfermosLos enfermos necesitan ser acompañados por su familia. La Iglesia es una Gran Familia. Permítanos organizar la visita semanal, para acompañar, dialogar, escuchar, compartir un tiempo con el enfermo o el adulto mayor que ya no puede venir solo a la Eucaristía. Por favor comunicarse con Milagros Anto, el Padre Gonzalo, o Elkin Vargas 973.557.5459, [email protected]

Junio 5 (1:30PM) La espiritualidad en la vida de nuestros niños, ¿por qué es importante? (SPIRITUALITY IN CHILDREN)Estudios muestran que los niños que tienen al menos un progenitor que es espiritual son más propensos a ser felices y menos propensos a sufrir problemas emocionales y sociales. Hablemos sobre cómo nuestras tradiciones religiosas proporcionan a nuestros hijos principios y valores positivos, como: “En todo traten ustedes a los demás tal y como quieren que ellos los traten a ustedes”

PAPA FRANCISCO – Amoris laetitia – su nueva exhortación El papa Francisco ha expuesto al mundo su visión del amor y de la familia en la llamada Amoris laetitia, una exhortación en la que reflexiona sobre los nuevos modelos de familia, sus valores y su papel “pilar” en la Iglesia Católica. Además, incluye un llamamiento a evitar posturas rígidas ante las situaciones “irregulares”, como los divorciados vueltos a casar, y ha apoyado su readmisión en los sacramentos mediante un proceso de acompañamiento. Estas son algunas de las citas más destacadas del documento.“Vaya una palabra a los que en el amor ya han añejado el vino nuevo del noviazgo. Cuando el vino se añeja con esta experiencia del camino, allí aparece, florece en toda su plenitud, la fidelidad de los pequeños momentos de la vida. Es la fidelidad de la espera y de la paciencia. Esa fidelidad llena de sacrificios y de gozos va como floreciendo en la edad en que todo se pone añejo y los ojos se ponen brillantes al contemplar los hijos de sus hijos. Así era desde el principio, pero eso ya se hizo consciente, asentado, madurado en la sorpresa cotidiana del redescubrimiento día tras día, año tras año. Como enseñaba san Juan de la Cruz, “los viejos amadores son los ya ejercitados y probados.” Ellos “ya no tienen aquellos hervores sensitivos ni aquellas furias y fuegos hervorosos por fuera, sino que gustan la suavidad del vino de amor ya bien cocido en su sustancia [...] asentado allá dentro en el alma.” Esto supone haber sido capaces de superar juntos las crisis y los tiempos de angustia, sin escapar de los desafíos ni esconder las dificultades.”

Acompañamiento EspiritualPor favor solicitar una cita con el Padre Gonzalo para poder servirle. Este será un dialogo confidencial y en la presencia del Espíritu Santo. Si usted es bilingüe puede solicitar una cita con cualquiera de los cuatro frailes en la parroquia (Padres Frank, Richard o Joe). También puede hablar con Milagros Anto.



ATENCION: El programa de asistencia médica de Santa María NO realizará más exámenes para participar en deportes en las escuelas. Estos exámenes deben ser hechos por el médico en cada escuela, y son gratis. Los estudiantes deben asistir a las sesionesque cada escuela programa para aquellos que quieren participar en actividades deportivas.

Despensa de Comida de Santa María. Esta despensa gratuita de comida o Food Pantry es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia que ayuda a aproximadamente 175 familias a la semana (o sea aproximadamente 480 personas entre niños y adultos). Si usted o algún conocido necesita un mercado de emergencia, por favor visite nuestra despensa en 22 Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (en la parte baja del estacionamiento municipal) [email protected]. Puede llamar a Elkin Vargas: 973.557.5459

Programa de Asistencia Médica de la Iglesia de Santa María. Todos los lunes de 7:30 a 9 PM un grupo de doctores y enfermeras voluntarios atienden las necesidades básicas de las personas que no cuentan con seguro medico. Ellos vienen del Hospital de San José en Paterson. No se necesita cita previa. La clínica se encuentra localizada en el sótano del Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave. Pompton Lakes, NJ) en el salón 003. Se cuenta con un intérprete al español.

Clases de InglésClases Gratis de inglés en la Iglesia de Santa María - Las clases de inglés para adultos y jóvenes todos los lunes y miércoles 7:30 – 9:00 PM en el sótano del Centro Carnevale. Hablar inglés nos abre muchas puertas. Nuestros voluntarios son maestros profesionales. No habrá clases durante los meses de enero y febrero.English Language Learning Classes for adults new to the United States. Mondays and Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM, downstairs in the Carnevale Center.

Escuela Católica de Santa María (Pre-Kinder a Grado Octavo)Nuestra Escuela de Santa María (St. Mary’s School) es una comunidad de fe conformada por nuestros alumnos, padres, maestros y frailes franciscanos. Nuestra misión es “educar a los niños en todos los aspectos de la vida, espiritual, emocional, social y académicamente, a través de los esfuerzos de colaboración de los maestros y los padres cuyas, vidas reflejen el mensaje del Evangelio.” Para mayor información por favor llamar al tel 973.835.2010, o escribirle a la secretaria general, la señora Mary Anne Smith, [email protected]. También pue-den solicitar la asistencia del padre Gonzalo. No permitan que el idioma sea una barrera para que sus hijos reciban una buena educación católica. ¡Comuníquense con nosotros!

Mindful of transformation that our faith communities are experiencing everywhere thanks to the Hispanic presence,

Catholics of all racial and cultural backgrounds, including the millions of Hispanic Catholics who have been part of the United States of America for several generations, must contemplate two important questions. First, how do we allow ourselves and our communities to be sincerely transformed by the richness of the Hispanic religious and cultural traditions? Second, how to best share with the present generation of U.S. Catholics, largely Hispanic, the many resources that helped the previous generations thrive? There is no doubt that we as a Church—and as a society—are becoming something new. And this is good news because renewal is always a sign of God’s Holy Spirit working in our midst. Both questions point to the fact that this is a time of transitions that require a great deal of conversion: personal, communal, and pastoral. Transition for some Catholic communities and institutions means embracing Christian practices of hospitality and solidarity. For others it is about being creative to serve the pastoral and spiritual needs of Hispanics in ways beyond the usual. And still for others transition requires a good measure of letting go so the new voices can take as much initiative as necessary in the forging of the new American Catholic experience in the 21st century, fostering collaborative partnerships while drawing from the best of their own wells.” Hosffman Ospino (Boston College) -THE CHURCH IN THE 21th CENTURY -A Catalyst and Resource for the Renewal of the Catholic Church

Clases de GEDClases de GED (General Equivalency Diploma) en nuestra Iglesia de Santa María - después de la Misa de español en el Centro Carnevale. Este examen es el equivalente al diploma de la escuela secundaria. Las Clases son en español. Información: Milagros Anto.

Grupo de Jóvenes Hispanos de Santa MaríaEste es un nuevo grupo (en español/bilingüe) para jóvenes entre las edades de 13 y 18 años de edad que quieran crecer en su fe, sirviendo a su comunidad y trabajando en equipo con otros jóvenes, de acuerdo al modelo católico y franciscano de nuestra parroquia. Te invitamos a participar todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 8:00 PM en el Centro Carnevale, salón 003 (sótano). Informes: Belinda Orellano-Rojas (973.800.2604 - [email protected]) o Marissa Díaz (862.668.5515 - [email protected]).

Spanish Classes ¿Hablas español? Saturdays from 2 to 5 PM, Spanish Classes by Milagros Anto, Director of Hispanic Ministry (Tel: 973 835 0374 ext 703 o 201 841 0269) Saturdays April 2, 16, 23 (Conference Room), 31 (Church’s Hall) Mayo 7 y 14 (Conference Room) 21 (Church’s Hall) June 4 (Church’s Hall)

Se necesitan voluntarios para servir en el COMEDOR COMUNITARIO de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Jersey City, una vez al mes. La próxima visita será el sábado 21 de mayo. Es una gran oportunidad para brindar nuestra compañía y un plato de comida a personas, incluidos muchos niños, que están pasando por un momento difícil. Informes (en inglés) con Gerry Provost at 973.831.4442. En español: Elkin Vargas 973-557-5459 ([email protected]) - o con el Padre Gonzalo.

American and Catholic in an Increasingly Hispanic Church “Questions and Transitions”



Saint Mary’s School National Junior Honor Society Art and Poetry Night


PILGRIMAGE to the Holy LandMay 23 -- June 2, 2016

Join St. Mary’s Church and Cardinal ToursLed by Fr. Joe

“Land* and air package” $4080 per person [double room] *Pricing based on check payment.

The tour visits Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem; explore the rich culture that molded the life of Jesus Christ, while reflecting on the spiritual and religious significance of the land.[Breakfast, dinner, transfers and entrance fees to all.]

For additional information contact: Betty Houston at Cardinal Tours 973.835.0177

or email Betty at [email protected]

View itinerary and download Application at www.israeltour.com/father joe

To enroll in FaithDirect , either go to www.faithdirect.net, call 866.507.8757 [St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23] or mail an enroll-

ment form [available in the Parish Office]. Thank you for your support!

March 2016 Sunday and Misc. Midweek Collection $65,194 Faith Direct Monthly 42,050Total Received $107,244

Easter Collection - 2016 $107,944

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