SAINT MARY’S PARISH

17 MSGR. OWENS PLACE, NUTLEY NJ 07110 PHONE: 973-235-1100 FAX: 973-661-0233

SERVING NUTLEY AND BELLEVILLE WEBSITE: WWW.STMARYSNUTLEY.ORG EMAIL: INFO@STMARYSNUTLEY.ORG

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17 MSGR. OWENS PLACE, NUTLEY NJ 07110 PHONE: 973-235-1100 FAX: 973-661-0233

Website: www.stmarysnutley.org Email: info@stmarysnutley.org

Facebook: St Marys RC Church Nutley Twitter: @StMarysNutley

Save the Date Healing Mass on November 21st

Mass at 12 NOON in the Church A social and fellowship luncheon will be held after Mass in the School Gym across from the Church at lower parking lot entrance. Sign up sheets for volunteers will be available at the back of the Church beginning November 1st. Desserts, Juices, Water, etc. are needed.

St. Mary's Annual Thanksgiving Day Banquet

If you have no one to celebrate with and/or just want to have fun, come and join us for a free dinner and entertainment! Please join us from 12 to 2:30 PM on November 26th, in the School Gym. Please make your reservation by November 17th by calling Diane (973-235-1100) or Marlon/Coco Cadag (973-661-0284). Transportation is available.

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Weekly Mass Schedule

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

Saturday, November 14 5:30 PM Intentions of Sandra Adams (Birthday) Sunday, November 15 7:30 AM James and Julia Nevins † 9:00 AM Maria Thai † 10:30 AM Mary Mauro † 12:00 PM Maryrose Furey † Monday, November 16 7:30 AM Fr. John Golding † (27th Anniversary) 12:10 PM James Vincent Cancelosi, Jr. † Tuesday, November 17 7:30 AM Richard Lauber † (4th Anniversary) 12:10 PM James Nguyen † Wednesday, November 18 7:30 AM The Deceased Members of the

Bukovec Family 12:10 PM Enrique Vicente † Thursday, November 19 7:30 AM Intentions of Phyllis Nicastro (Birthday) 12:10 PM James Nguyen † Friday, November 20 7:30 AM Peg Slawinski † 12:10 PM Irene Bennett † Saturday, November 21 8:00 AM Jayden Torres † 5:30 PM Florence and Ray Laino † Sunday, November 22 7:30 AM Reverend James Cafone † 9:00 AM Jack Pandolfi † 10:30 AM Joseph Robert Connor † 12:00 PM Joyce Schweikert †

Hosts for each Mass have been donated by the Rosary Society

Church lamp donated in Honor of Sandra Adams (Birthday)

RCIA Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should call the Religious Education office (973-667-8239) or see Fr. Trinidad for information.

Weekly Mass Schedule

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

Saturday, November 15 5:30 PM Dan Rush † (7th Anniversary) Sunday, November 17 7:30 AM People of the Parish 9:00 AM Dong Tran † 10:30 AM Ralph Castellano † 12:00 PM Patricia Kyzima † Monday, November 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Tuesday, November 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Wednesday, November 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Thursday, November 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Friday, November 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Saturday, November 8:00 AM 5:30 PM Sunday, November 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Holy Father's Prayer Intention

We pray that we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. We also pray that pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.

Annual Christmas Craft & Bake Sale – Ham & Turkey Drop

Saturday, November 21, 2015 Free Admission 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Stop in the Coffee Shop for Chili, Hot Dogs and our Famous Homemade Cream Puffs!

In conjunction with the Sale we will be collecting Hams & Turkeys

to provide future meals for our Residents. St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly

140 Shepherd Lane, Totowa NJ 07512 (Parking and Entrance on Cumberland Ave.)

For Information: 973-942-0300 or www.littlesistersofthepoortotowa.org

Queen of Peace HS Open House Monday, November 2nd at 7 PM

Sunday, December 6th at 1 PM Queen of Peace HS has excelled in educating young men and women for 85 years. Our college prep curriculum challenges each student on a daily basis. Students at QPHS are required to participate in a regionally recognized service program. QP students also realize their true potential by participating in award winning theatrical productions, championship athletic programs and a multitude of other activities. Visit www.qphs.org or call 201-998-8227, ext. 232.

“Thanks-giving” A Distinctive Meaning

Catholic Charities is deeply thankful for your positive response to the donation bin. As we all know, one way to give “thanks” is by “giving.” Just as the Lord has given so many blessings, this is an ideal time to give away any unwanted clothing to the Catholic Charities donation bin. Please note that in addition to all forms of used clothing, we also welcome small appliances, shoes, linens, sheets, towels, stuffed animals, and books (no reference books). Happy “Thanks-giving”

Basketballs for East Side High It's my 33rd season as a girl's basketball coach and many of the girls are new to the game. I want to get them each a basketball to practice with at home. The size they need is Intermediate 28.5. I've found Amazon has the best price (Wilson Replica Game Basketball). If you would like to send it directly to the school, the address is Coach Arndt c/o East Side High School, 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105. If you would prefer to bring it to the 10:30 Mass, you'll find me in the choir loft. If you prefer to donate money towards this cause please write a check out to Helping Kids and mail it to 3 Union Terr., Belleville, NJ 07109. Thank you in advance! - Bill Arndt

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Nutley Thanksgiving Service – November 23 The Nutley Community Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday evening, November 23, at 7:30 PM at Vincent United Methodist Church located at 100 Vincent Place in Nutley. Rev. Kristen Engstrom of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be preaching, area clergy will participate, there will be the blowing of the shofar, a Nutley Congregations Choir will sing, and the Vincent Church Wesley Ringers will play. The evening’s offering will go to the Care Kitchen, which serves a hot meal 3-4 Saturdays a month to those in need in the Nutley area at Vincent Church through the work of several congregations. The Nutley Clergy Fellowship cordially invites the entire community to join them in lifting thanksgiving to God for our many blessings.

Enhancing a Proud Tradition Campaign Prayer

Caring God, You have blessed us

With men and women who have founded

this parish community with Christ as “the head and the cornerstone.”

We pray for hearts that are fresh

with enthusiasm and energy

so that we might be faithful to their legacy

as we pave the way for the future.

Guide and help us

during this time of material sacrifice

and call to generous giving.

Inspire us to make choices that will benefit

the St. Mary Parish community,

so that rooted in our past

and dedicated to our present,

we might be visionaries of the future.

We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Original Bell of St. Mary’s Has a New Sign

The Original Bell of St. Mary’s has had it’s plaque installed. Take a look if you haven’t had the chance to do so!

The Bell from the bell tower is currently on display in front of the bell tower. The bell comes from the current bell tower. The bell was removed in September of 2010, due to its weight of 1200 pounds and poor flooring in the tower. The bell dates to 1882 and has the inscription of Sancta Maria, hinting that the bell was made specifically for St. Mary’s Parish. The bell was manufactured in Troy,

New York. The bell was recently added to the pad with the help of the Nutley Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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 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!

There will be No Bingo on December 1st nor December 8th!

Please join us for our Novena to Mary, Mother of Mercy in the

church at 7 PM

Arts Festival at St. John the Baptist, Hillsdale November 13, 14, 15, 2016

69 Valley St., Hillsdale, NJ 07642 Come and enjoy the beauty of music and be uplifted in spirit. Opera, Broadway, Dance, Flamenco guitar, Organ and Piano concerts al over three days. Tickets are $10. Can be purchased on-line at www.stjohnartsfestival.com. Tickets will also will be available at the doors.

Second Annual O. Allen Beyer

Memorial Dinner Saturday January 30, 2016

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus

More information to follow!

Save the Date!

Help Needed As our attendance at Bingo is growing each week, we find ourselves in need of volunteers to help the evening run smoothly. We need workers for calling, for the back room and out on the floor. If you can assist us on Tuesday evenings, please call the Parish Center at 973-235-1100.

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That was so six hundred years ago… Whether you get your news from the Star-Ledger, Fox News or Twitter, it's safe to say that what you've heard was written within the past 24 hours and was meant to be interpreted through the lens of the same time period.

What about scripture? Clearly, scripture was written a long time ago. (More about this in a moment.)

First, let's pause for a true or false question:

True or false: The circumstances during the time in which a piece of scripture was written bears some influence on how we interpret its meaning.

The correct answer is "True." The word for this is historical criticism.

(In this context criticism means “to understand” rather than “to find fault with.”)

A timeline for today's readings (found on page 228) would look like this:

Book of Daniel 600 BC

Birth of Christ 1 AD

Death of Christ 33 AD

Paul's letter to the Hebrews 35-70 AD

Gospel of Luke 80-100 AD

Does this surprise you?

Have you ever thought that the stories of Jesus were passed on orally for about 50 years before they were first written down? This would be like me writing about life in the 1960's (including the death of JFK and MLK) based solely on childhood memories and the stories I heard from my parents.

My point is not to discredit or trivialize what we read and hear in the bible. Quite the contrary, I am suggesting that we listen to the stories that we may have heard before with fresh ears and open minds.

Religious Education Events Sunday, November 15 - Family Gathering Event following 10:30 AM Mass Thursday, November 19 - Confirmation Class Sunday, November 22 - 7th Grade Faith Night - Saints & Superheroes Sunday, November 29 - No Class

Sacred Heart HSA Annual Tricky Tray Sacred Heart HSA presents their Annual Tricky Tray on Friday, January 15th at Sacred Heart School (620 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst). Tickets are $10 per person and include one sheet for 1st level prizes, coffee/tea and dessert. Doors open at 6 PM and no one under 18 will be admitted. If you are interested, please call the school office at 201-939-4277 or Patty at 201-803-9580. Ticket deadline is January 5th. No tickets available at the door.

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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, Collin Keating, Mark Nostro, Douglas Reiman and James Zaremba.

A Time to Heal… For all those who are sick or suffering, 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 Mary

Cavallo † and Anne Lynne Eisenfelder †

A Time to be Born… For all those entering into the Faith through Baptism, especially: Jordana Nicole Sollitto, Lia Grace Roe, Elle Larsen, Cody William Palo, Ray Anthony Malanga, Alina Rose Checo, Chloe Elizabeth Chiang, Faye Elizabeth Galarza, and Benjamin William Gauger

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: Thurs., 7:00 PM in chapel

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should call the Religious Education office (973-667-8239).

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 Sunday 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),

8:00 (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 November 15, 2015 Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61,

134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15;Lk

19:11-28 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33

Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk

19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

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Parish Collections: The November 7th Collection was $9,495.00. We thank you for your generous donations! Parish Giving Donation Cards are available in the back of the Church. Those who use Parish Giving may wish to place them in the collection baskets during the collection.

A Time of War and Peace… We pray that our troops serving our country may be protected by the Holy Spirit, know the prayers of a grateful nation, and be brought home safely to their families. We pray especially for Patrick Connors, Collin Keating, Mark Nostro, Douglas Reiman and James Zaremba.

A Time to Heal… For all those who are sick or suffering especially 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 this Easter season

especially Filomena Siculietano † and Patricia E. Riggin †

A Time to Seek… For all seminarians on the road to priesthood, especially: Diego

Navarro

A Time to Love… For all those entering into the Sacrament of Marriage, especially:

Stephanie Petine and Jonathan Stickles, Jennifer Boyko and Zachary McGinniss, Nicole Chakowski and Salvatore Tolve

A Time to be Born… For all those entering into the Faith through Baptism, especially: Savannah Elizabeth Aiello, Ashley Soccol, Logan Rodriques and

Javier Paulino

Phone Number: 973-235-1100