CHURCH OF SAINT MARY 91 HOME AVENUE RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070 OUR SACRAMENTAL LIFE Eucharist (Obligation Masses) Saturday .................................................. 5:00 pm (Sunday obligation) Sunday....................................... 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon Weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Friday................................................. 7:00 am Tuesday & Thursday ................................................................... 8:30 am Holy Days ............................................................As listed in the bulletin Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday ..................... 4:00 pm or by calling for an appointment BAPTISM: Parents are required to attend the parish Baptism Class and provide the godparent’s sponsorship letters BEFORE the baptism date can be set. Call the Parish Office at 201-438- 2200 for class dates and godparent handbook. MARRIAGE: According to the N.J. Common Policy couples must register at least ONE YEAR in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please contact the Parish Office. HOLY ORDERS: Contact the Vocation Office at 973-497-4365. Rev. Michael J. Kreder ............................... Pastor Rev. Michael E. Gubernat ...................................... Parochial Vicar James J. Guida............................................................................... Deacon Richard Bayhan........................... St. Mary High School Principal Ana Maria Castaneda...... The Academy at Saint Mary Principal Betty Hatler .......................................... Parish Catechetical Leader Mary E. Lanni ........................................................... RCIA Coordinator Larry Boland ........................................... Confirmation Coordinator Gerard DeMan ........................................ Director of Sacred Music Linda Verdino & Kevin McLean ......................................... Trustees David Valente .......................... Finance Committee Chairperson Deborah Moran...................................... Administrative Secretary Tom and Kathie Clare....................... Stewardship Chairpersons PARISH DIRECTORY Parish Office .......... 201-438-2200 Fax.......... 201-438-1098 Web..................................................... www.stmaryrutherford.org E-mail .....................................................................[email protected]St. Mary High School .............................................. 201-933-5220 The Academy at Saint Mary ............................... 201-933-8410 Catholic Community Services ............................ 201-440-7077 Religious Formation ................................................ 201-438-2476 We are called to form the Christian Community of Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church; we are protected by our Blessed Mother in whose patronage our parish has been placed under her title “Our Lady of the Rosary.” “Recapture the Dream” A Dream Come True! Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 23, 2014
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CHURCH OF SAINT MARY 91 HOME AVENUE RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070
Weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Friday ................................................. 7:00 am Tuesday & Thursday ................................................................... 8:30 am
Holy Days ............................................................As listed in the bulletin
Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday ..................... 4:00 pm or by calling for an appointment
BAPTISM: Parents are required to attend the parish Baptism Class and provide the godparent’s sponsorship letters BEFORE the baptism date can be set. Call the Parish Office at 201-438-2200 for class dates and godparent handbook.
MARRIAGE: According to the N.J. Common Policy couples must register at least ONE YEAR in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please contact the Parish Office.
HOLY ORDERS: Contact the Vocation Office at 973-497-4365.
Rev. Michael J. Kreder ............................... Pastor
Rev. Michael E. Gubernat ...................................... Parochial Vicar
James J. Guida ............................................................................... Deacon
Richard Bayhan ........................... St. Mary High School Principal
Ana Maria Castaneda ......The Academy at Saint Mary Principal
From the Pastor November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
34th
[and last] Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Christ in the Breadline’ is the work of Fritz Eichenberg, a German Jew who immigrated to the USA in 1933, was baptized and died a Quaker, but assisted Dorothy Day, a Catholic social justice worker, in her ministry to the poor. It unites today’s Preface reflection and today’s Gospel which warns: whatever we do - or fail to do to the least of Christ’s brothers and sisters, we do - or fail to do for Him! [C.f. Matthew 25:31-46]
The Preface has two parts; the first celebrates how Christ reigns most supremely from His Cross, through which He offered Himself for our ransom and salvation. The second part uses seven [the biblical number of perfection] attributes to describe God’s Kingdom: truth, life, holiness, grace, justice, love and peace. In the 1965 Second Vatican Council’s ‘Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World:’ Gaudium
Et Spes [Joys and Hopes] the Council Fathers quoted today’s Preface as they called a world so recently wounded by the inhumane horrors of WWII to make God and His Kingdom the goal of all earthly endeavors. Here’s that Preface:
Preface: Christ, King of the Universe
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God.
For you anointed your Only Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, with the oil of gladness
as eternal Priest and King of all creation, so that, by offering himself on the altar of the Cross
as a spotless sacrifice to bring us peace, he might accomplish the mysteries of human redemption
and, making all created things subject to his rule, he might present to the immensity of your majesty
an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.
And so, with Angels and Archangels, with Thrones and Dominions, and with all the hosts
and Powers of heaven, we sing the hymn of your glory, as without end we acclaim:
Will ‘Thy Kingdom’ Ever Come? Yes, but only in God’s good time. The Bible assures us, as I wrote in my All Soul’s [11/02/2014] bulletin article: “I saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. [Revelation 21:12] Since God’s Kingdom is a gift only God can make the Kingdom come! Yet we’re not off the hook!
For God gives us the tools and strength, the plans and designs we need so that - through US - God can build His Kingdom on earth. While we will never reach perfection in this life, perfection MUST be our goal! And Jesus calls us to build from the bottom up: by securing the seven attributes of God’s Kingdom for the least among us - as Pope Francis often says. Here are a few words about each ‘Kingdom attribute.’
Truth. To Pilate’s sarcastic question, “What is Truth?” [John 18:38] Jesus said He is the Truth we must hear and obey to enter God’s Kingdom.
Life. Since Jesus is “the way, the truth and the life” [John 14:6]; anything contrary to Christ’s words or example is the wrong way and a lie that leads to death!
Holiness. Our first Pope said: “As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct.” [1 Peter1:15] So God’s Kingdom cannot come until all are truly Christ-like.
Grace. As the Lord said to Saint Paul: “My grace is sufficient for you.” [2 Corinthians 12:9] God’s Kingdom can only grow if we use every grace or gift God’s gives us, especially the Bible and its Commandments, His Church and its Sacraments. Those who, like Adam and Eve, go it alone or ignore God’s plan, suffer the same fate!
Justice & Love. The Bible often equates love with mercy, making mercy the ultimate sign of love; it also says God perfectly balances justice and mercy or love - and so must our laws and actions if we hope to build up God’s Kingdom.
Peace. The elusive gift of peace is a natural by-product of the previous six attributes we’ll only enjoy peace by implementing these attributes.
May God bless us all with a safe, happy Thanksgiving - and a blessed Advent!
will become the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
and the FLOWERS which will adorn the Sanctuary and
Worship Space at the Masses in Church during the week
will be offered for AUDREY TORON. Requested by
Armand Toron.
Please keep Audrey and her family in your prayers.
Call the Parish Office to remember someone you
love with our Sanctuary Offerings!
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
Christmas Party
TUESDAY, December 9, 2014
6:00 p.m.
PARISH CENTER
Hot Buffet
Tickets: $10.00
For information, contact Mary Calabrese - (201) 935-
9544.
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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
L A R R Y B O L A N D
Every Catholic institution must teach and model Christianideals-in-action. This is done by remaining true to theCatholic teachings instilled in you. We thank LARRYBOLAND for instilling these values in our Youth especiallythose preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.Larry was recognized during a Prayer Service Sunday atthe Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark forthe time he gives to the Youth of Saint Mary. Thank youLarry for being such a wonderful gift to all of us at SaintMary!
HANDBELL CHOIR
Anyone interested in joining the Handbell Choir for the
Christmas Season can see Gerry at the organ after Mass. You do
NOT need to know how to read music to be part of the bell
ringers! Rehearsals will take place 3 or 4 times during December
at a date and time convenient to all.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK‘Grant our brothers and sisters comfort in their suffering. When
they are afraid, give them courage, when afflicted, give them
patience, when dejected, afford them hope and when alone,
assure them of the support of your holy people’.
Nan, Theresa Barrows, Maria Conte, Gilda Danza,
Carole Danza, Thomas Ganley, Dorothy Gavura,
Baby Jack Campbell Gifkins, Robert Hogan,
Baby Brayden Knapp, Mary Kraft, Geraldine Lipari,
Baby Ryan Lomuscio, Phyllis Maguire, Connie Mehos,
Joan Middleton, Steven Monahan, Maureen Mullaney,
James Murray, Albert Negrete, Dominica "Mayme" Papa,
Marie Thomas, Anton Tibbe,
Georgianna Welch and Albina Zolnowski
ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
Thank you to the families of Saint Mary who so
generously fulfill the needs of so many needy families
from Catholic Community Services. Those INTERESTED
in adopting a family can do so on the THIS weekend in
the Narthex. ALL gifts are to be brought to church the
weekend of December 13 and 14 as gifts are sent offth th
on the 14 immediately following the 12:00 noon mass.th
Thank you.
RECONCILIATION
4PM SATURDAY
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Although we mention ONLY the names of those who were buried
from Saint Mary Church from the pulpit during Sunday Mass, we
do pray for all who have gone before us in death during our
Universal Prayer. Please remember also in your prayers:
Kenneth M. Roth
father to Pat Roth and Lorraine Nienstedt
“Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from
their labors for their good deeds go with them.”
[Revelation 14:13
Townwide Thanksgiving Celebration
Monday - November 24th - 4pm
Community of God's Love
High Tea with Prayer
Open to all!
FIRST RECONCILIATION
for our FIRSTCOMMUNICANTS
TODAY, November 23rd
4:00 p.m.
all must arrive
NO LATER THAN 4:45 pmThe entire family should prepare
themselves to receive God’s forgiveness;
- as the service is in progress, the priests will be available
to hear adult confessions
- the First Penance children wait to the end to go to
confession
- they should be introduced to the priest-penitent by a
parent, who says:
“Father N., this is my son/daughter, N.”
- the parent then walks away to assure confidentiality
The ‘dress’ is ‘Sunday Best’ and the service lasts about 35-
40 minutes, plus time for confessions. All are free to go
after celebrating Reconciliation. Please review the Act
of Contrition [Prayer of Sorrow] with your child. And
don’t forget to use the two examinations of conscience
distributed at the sign-in table at Mass; one is for the
children – and the other is for all older children and
adults who wish to go to confession that day.
Please note: the First Penance Service is NOT a Mass and does
NOT fulfill the Sunday Obligation to attend weekly Mass.
FROZEN TURKEY COLLECTIONFrozen turkeys will be collected THIS Monday, November24th in the Narthex of Church from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.Please make sure the turkeys are completely frozen - wecannot accept thawed turkeys for health safety reason.
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Let the Church of Saint Mary help you ‘Become Rich By Becoming Poor.’
This seemingly contradictory title or conundrum is firmly rooted in the Sacred Scriptures:
“For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake He became poor although He was rich,
so that by His poverty you might become rich.” [2 Corinthians 8:9]
As followers of Jesus Christ, Christians must also enable others - and ourselves in the process! - to become rich by giving away or sharing what God has entrusted to us. The daily suggestions in this year’s Advent Calendar offer simple ways to ‘Become Rich By Becoming Poor.’ As spiritual writers often note, we gain so much by giving away; we are enriched by sharing; we are blessed in the act of blessing others! Will you ‘Become Rich By Becoming Poor ’ this Advent?
Rev. Michael J. Kreder, Pastor
Blessing & Lighting of an Advent Wreath The leader leads all in the Sign of the Cross:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Blessed be God, who enlightens every heart. Blessed be God for ever.
My brothers and sisters, in this holy time of Advent, we open our hearts to God's love as we prepare to welcome Christ into our lives and homes. The candles of this wreath remind us that Jesus Christ came to conquer the darkness of sin and to lead us into the light of His glorious kingdom. Let us listen to God’s Word. (Another person proclaims the Scripture reading.)
A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 John 1:5-7)
Now this is the message that we have heard from him
and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.
If we say, "We have fellowship with him," while we continue to walk in darkness,
we lie and do not act in truth. But if we walk in the light as he is in the light,
then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus
cleanses us from all sin. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Universal Prayer Others offer the intentions after the leader begins:
Christ came to bring us salvation and has promised to come again. Let us pray that we may be ready to welcome Him. Our response is, "Come, Lord Jesus."
* That the keeping of Advent may open our hearts to God's love; we pray:
* That the light of Christ may penetrate the darkness of sin; we pray:
* That this wreath may constantly remind us to prepare for Christ’s coming; we pray:
* That the Christmas season may fill us with peace and joy as we strive to follow the example of Jesus; we pray:
Other intentions may be added, then the leader says:
With longing for the coming of God's Kingdom, let us pray as Jesus taught us: Our Father...
Then the leader continues:
Lord God, your Church joyfully awaits the coming of its Savior, who enlightens our hearts and dispels the darkness of sin and ignorance. Pour forth your blessings upon us as we light the candle[s] of this wreath; may their light reflect the splendor of Christ, who is Lord, for ever and ever. Amen. (Light the first candle; each week an additional candle is lighted.)
All make the Sign of the Cross as the leader prays:
May the light of Christ lead us to the joy of his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Advent Prayers Before Meals
Let us pray. Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive, from your goodness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. - or -
God, the Father of mercies, you willed your Son to take flesh, in order to give life back to us. Bless these, your gifts, with which we are about to nourish our bodies, so that, receiving new strength, we may wait in watchfulness for the glorious coming of Christ. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Advent Prayers After Meals
Let us pray. We give you thanks for all your benefits, O Almighty God, who lives and reigns for ever; and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. - or-
V. Let us live soberly, justly, and devoutly in this world.
R. As we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Let us pray. We thank you, all-powerful God, for your kindness in refreshing our bodies by these gifts from your providence. Strengthen us, we pray, not only in body, but also in spirit. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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‘Become Rich By Becoming Poor’ through the Church of Saint Mary - Rutherford, NJ’s - Advent/Christmastime Calendar - 2014 - 2015
To help you ‘Become Rich By Becoming Poor’ in a different way each day, follow these spiritual exercises - and then color in each day as it passes!
Pray for those who suffer with a poor self-image -
or better yet … offer them an uplifting, affirming word to help build their self-esteem!
2 Advent Weekday
Pray for the Poor Souls in Purgatory - there are many
ways to remember the dead: Mass intentions, Annual
Candles and other memorials.
3 St. Francis Xavier, Priest Patron of Missionaries
Pray for and/or make a donation to the missionaries who, in your name, bring the
Good News to the poor.
4 St. John Damascene, PriestPatron of Sacred Art
Is your home poor in outward signs of our Catholic Faith? Do you prominently display crucifixes, crosses, statues
and the like?
5 Advent Weekday
Feed the poor. Get into the regular habit of bringing something for the Food Pantry every time you
come to church.
6 St. Nicholas, BishopPatron of Children
Help a poor child enjoy Christmas: give a gift or
money to Toys-for-Tots, our Giving Tree, or any agency
that gives gifts to the needy.
7 2nd Sunday of Advent Light 2 candles
Prepare the way
of the Lord!
8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation
Wear something BLUE to honor Mary at IC Masses.
7:00 am & 8:30 am 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm
9 St. Juan Diego
Pray for all those who, like Saint Juan Diego, are
dismissed or rudely ignored because they are poor and
lack proper clothes, hygiene, education or housing.
10 Advent Weekday What will you do in the new
year 2015 to become less poor in your knowledge of Church teaching and the
meaning of the Sacraments?
11 St. Damasus I, Pope Pope #37 - reigned AD 366 - 384
Some call Pope Francis ‘The Pope for the Poor.’
Pray for the eternal rest of all deceased Popes, and health
and joy for both living Popes.
12 Our Lady of GuadalupePatroness of the Americas
Mary chose to appear to poor St. Juan Diego - for in his
‘poverty’ he made room for God. Do you make room for God in your life - each day?
13 St. Lucy, MartyrPatron of Eye Disorders
Pray for those with poor eyesight;
surf the web to find those who accept donations of
old eyeglasses for the poor. 14 3rd Sunday of Advent Gaudate [Rejoice] Sunday
Light the rose-colored & 2
other candles
Rejoice! The Lord is near!
15 Parish Penance Service Last chance for Advent confession
There’s good news for all of us Poor Sinners: Be reconciled
through the gentle, healing Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Come to Confession: 7:30 pm
16 Advent Weekday
Donate to an organization that helps pregnant women
who, like our Blessed Mother, are poor and needy of basic
human needs.
17 O WisdomO Holy Word of God
Poor, Poor, Pitiable Me
Pray an Act of Contrition for ALL the times
you have hosted a ‘Pity-Party’ for yourself!
18 O Sacred Lord of Israel, who gave the Law to Moses
Pray for those who make poor choices that violate
God’s Law in the Ten Commandments or
Christ’s Law of Love.
19 O Flower of Jesse’s Stem
To grow properly plants cannot be rooted in
poor soil or receive poor care. Are you firmly rooted in the Church so you can enjoy her many graces and blessings?
20 O Key of David…controlling at your will the gate of heaven
When you get to heaven’s gates and God asks you what you did for the poor, will the answer be found … in your Last Will and Testament?
21 4th Sunday of Advent
Light all 4 candles
Come, Lord Jesus - and
make us rich by Your poverty!
22 O King of the Nations O Keystone of the Mighty Arch of Man
Pray that leaders of every nation will help end every
form of poverty by relying on God’s grace and
by following God’s way.
23 O Emmanuel & Saviorcome and set us free
Pray for those who are looking for a job so they can
break free from the cycle of poverty.
24 Christmas Eve
Make a solemn promise NOT to say or do anything that might impoverish the celebration of Christmas!
How can you enrich these most holy days?
Christ became Poor
so we might become Rich!
26 St. Stephen, DeaconThe First Martyr
Pray for those made poor by those who persecute them for practicing the Christian Faith - especially those who
are robbed of their life!
27 St. John the Evangelist Apostle & Evangelist
To honor Saint John, who shared the Good News
with the poor and needy, cheer up someone who is
poor in spirit this Christmastime.
28 Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
The poorest families are those who do not pray or worship
together. Come as a family to receive the Holy Family Day
Family Blessing being imparted at weekend Masses.
29 Fifth Day within the Octave of Christmas
Pray for all Religious Sisters and Brothers
and all Order Priests who, unlike Diocesan Priests, take the vow of poverty.
30 Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas
Pray for all who by using poor judgment - and not
the Wisdom of God’s Word - bring danger and harm upon
themselves and others.
31 St. Sylvester, Priest New Year’s Eve
Make a pledge to give away a smile or kind word each day of the new year: make others richer by this act of poverty!
New Year’s Vigil Mass: 5 pm
1 Sol. of Mary, Holy Mother of God - New Year’s Day
Ask our Blessed Mother to help you - in this new year
2015 - to imitate her poverty and thus make room for God
in your life, just as she did!
See special Mass schedule!
2 St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen
Bishops & Doctors of the Church
Pray for those in poor spiritual health
because they ignore or reject the Divine Physician’s orders.
3 Most Holy Name of JesusVigil of the Epiphany of the Lord
Since the greatest poverty is not to know Christ: what can
you do to help others know Christ
and the power of His Most Holy Name?
4 Epiphany of the Lord
As the Magi recognized the Lord’s presence
in a poor and lowly Child, may we also see Christ in all
children, rich and poor, unborn and lowly.
Epiphany Pageant: next SATURDAY at 6:15 pm
5 St. John Neumann
The 4th Bishop of Philadelphia died of a heart attack
‘in civies’ on a city street and was ignored by many
as a poor vagrant; pray for all the indigent who are also ignored.
6 St. André Bessetté
St. André simply comforted all those in poor health who
came to Saint Joseph Oratory in Montréal, Québec. “Go
and do the same” [Luke 10:37] with a kind word and a smile.
7 St. Raymond of Penyafort
Pray that this patron saint of lawyers
will intercede for the poor who are often denied
equal justice under the law.
8 Christmas Weekday
When it comes to the Bible, do you have poor reading habits? If so: join a Bible study, download good
Catholic articles and go to a Catholic book store to grow
richer in Catholic Truths.
9 Christmas Weekday
What will you give away to the poor as you make room
for your Christmas gifts? Find a bin or thrift shop
for the clothes and small household items
you no longer use.
10 Christmas WeekdayVigil of the Baptism of the Lord
Invite all who have poor attendance at church to come to Mass with you - and set a good example by your active participation.
Epiphany pageant: 6:15 PM
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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
National Patronal Feast Day
Wear something BLUE as we honor Mary under her title “The Immaculate Conception”
on this Holy Day of Obligation as Mary is the Patroness of the USA.
Immaculate Conception Masses Monday, December 8
7:00 am - 8:30 am 12 noon - 7:00 pm
[Note: there is NO Vigil Mass on Dec. 7!]
Daily Eucharist Spiritually enter Advent by receiving daily Eucharist.
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Sunday Obligation Masses:
Saturday evening: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am - 9:00 am - 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Weekday Mass: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:00 am
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am only Saturday: 8:30 am only
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Prayer Service with Holy Communion: Monday - Friday: 12:00 noon
Sacrament of Reconciliation [Confession]
All should celebrate the Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation [also called Confession] to remove whatever hinders Christ’s Light from shining through them! Confessions are heard:
Saturdays at 4:00 pm on November 29
& December 6, 13 & 20
All MUST arrive before 4:00 pm! [Note: due to the 5:00 pm Mass, Confessions
MUST END by 4:30 pm, so arrive early!]
Advent Penance Service: Monday - December 15 - 7:30 pm
Several Priests will be available for individual confession after a communal examination of conscience; this is NOT General Absolution.
Church Decorating: All Hands On Deck! Sunday, December 21 - after the 12 noon Mass
Many hands and strong backs are needed to decorate our worship space and property; leave your name and number with Debbie at 201-438-2200 x 111 so we can give you a job to do!
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve Wednesday
December 24
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm
Solemn Christmas Mass: 10:30 pm
[This Solemn Mass begins with Lessons & Carols at 10:00 pm]
Christmas: Thursday, December 25
SPECIAL Mass schedule:
8:00 & 10:00 am & 12 noon only
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph December 28, 2014
regular weekend Mass schedule
Come to holy Mass as a family for the special Holy Family Day Family Blessing.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God -New Year’s Day 2015
SPECIAL Mass schedule:
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014: 5:00 pm
Thursday, January 1, 2015: 9:00 am & 10:30 am & 12:00 noon only
[Note: NO 7:30 am Mass on New Year’s Day!]
The Epiphany of the Lord January 4, 2015
regular weekend Mass schedule
Epiphany Pageant: January 10, 2015 after the 5:00 pm Mass at 6:15 pm
The Baptism of the Lord January 11: last day of Christmastime
regular weekend Mass schedule
Church un-decorating and clean up right after the 12 noon Mass.
Lots of hands and strong backs are needed!
Ash Wednesday: February 18, 2015
Ashes distributed at 7:00 am - 8:30 am 12:00 noon - 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm 8
The Academy at Saint Mary
"Bagels with Santa"
Saturday, December 13, 2014
9am-12noon
Academy Cafeteria
Get into the holiday spirit by having coffee, hotchocolate, bagels and other treatswith Santa and don’t forget to bringyour camera! There will be funactivities for children of all ages.Donations of $10.00 per family will beaccepted at the door. For anyquestions, please contact MaryEllen Szambel at 201 803-8685. Hope to see you there.
XAVIER COMPANYThe Xavier Company is proud to present a musical
drama for the Christmas Season: An Advent Carol. Thisplay takes audiences on a journey from the Annunciationto the Flight into Egypt. The characters of Mary, Joseph,Anna, Joachim, Elizabeth and the Magi are masterfullycrafted as genuine people who struggle with hopes anddreams, fears and doubts. The dialogue, written by J.S.Pecorella is both compelling and witty while the upliftingmusic of Anne Holland and Laurence Rosania fills theperformance with joyful energy. An Advent Carol offersa message of hope and freedom to the alienated andoppressed and stretches far beyond the traditionalChristmas pageant.
Advent Carol will be presented at the
Church of St. Mary on Sunday, November 30th at 3pm.
Mark your calendars for An Advent Carol, a joyful and
profound celebration of the Christmas season!
CONFIRMATION
PREPARATION PROGRAM
7 Grade Sacramental Programth
Session # 1
December 2, 2014 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Parish Center
SUMMER RELIGIOUS FORMATION
2 Saturday Dates Remaining to Complete the 2014-2015 School Year
Please Mark Your Calendars!December 6, 2014 - 10am to 12noon
March 7, 2015 - 10am to 12noonAsh Wednesday - February 18th - 7pm Mass
Sunday Weekly Attendance Mandatory
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Anyone interested in becoming a fully initiated Roman Catholic -
one who has not received Baptism, Confirmation nor First
Eucharist - the RCIA is for you! The RCIA is ideally for non-
baptized and for baptized Protestants who wish to become
Catholic. It is also for adult Catholics who never received First
Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Please share this invite with
anyone who might be interested. Speak to a priest, deacon or call
Mary Lanni - [201] 933-1056 for further information.
Classes are held Sunday - 10:30am in the parish center.
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Join us on Thursday, November 27th, THANKSGIVING
MORNING at 8:30 a.m. for our ONE DAILY MASS as we
give thanks and praise to God for the abundant
blessings bestowed upon us. After the Prayer after
Communion, bread will be blessed to be taken home to
share with your families during Thanksgiving Dinner.
May we all SHARE the BOUNTEOUS BLESSINGS of our
GOD!
Mass on Friday, November 28th
will be celebrated at
8:30 a.m. NOT 7:00 a.m.
(Prayer Service cancelled - Thursday & Friday
ARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL
It is difficult to imagine children and their
families spending Thanksgiving out on the street
without a safe and warm place to sleep. Sadly,
this would be a harsh reality for many in our
community if it were not for the assistance provided by
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark. For over
100 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
has provided relief to so many families within the four
counties it serves. Catholic Charities operates seven shelters
which provide a safe, caring, respectful and dignified refuge
for our homeless brothers and sisters. Your support of the
Annual Appeal makes a meaningful difference in the lives of
those served by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
Newark. Through your generosity to the AAA, Catholic
Charities is able to continue their tradition of compassion
and concern for each individual who walks through the door.
If you have made a sacrificial gift to the AAA THIS YEAR, Saint
Mary will ONLY receive credit for your gift if the amount
pledged is paid by DECEMBER 31ST. Anything received after
the 31st, the Archdiocese receives your credit and NOT the
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SUMMER
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
The Summer Religious Formation Program is a privilege. All
families wishing to be considered for the Summer Program need
to attend Mass on a regular basis. The only way for us to verify
regular attendance at Mass is via the weekly envelopes; this is a
normal procedure in most parishes for determining active
participation. Please note no set amount or any amount is
required. The use of the envelopes will be verifying attendance
only. Attendance records will be verified for participation in the
SRF Program. God monitors your attendance always!
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR PARISH
IN YOUR WILL
Saint Mary Church is most grateful to those who gift our parish
through their will and with memorialized gifts. Those wishing to
donate liturgical items [chalices, vestments, etc.] should contact
the Parish Office BEFORE purchasing anything. Often, we are
not able to use donated items because they do not match our sets,
are duplicates of what we already have. We will gladly suggest
what we need - and will definitely use.
CHRISTMAS CONVERT AND CRAFTSCome join the Community of God's Love, Rutherford's Roman
Catholic Charismatic Community, for "A Community Christmas:
A Festival of Song" on Sunday, December 7 from 3 - 5pm - 70
West Passaic Avenue. the concert will feature The Ackermann
Family Singers, Marie Griffo and the Three J's (John Dull, Joe
Quevedo & John Wascoe. Complementing the concert will be
a craft sale from 1 - 2:30 and 5 - 6pm. Everyone is invited to
participate! Admission is free. Information: (201) 935-0344 or
As the Thanksgiving Season approaches, we all have muchto be thankful for. We all realize that there are many whohave less than us. What better way to show your gratitudefor your blessings than to help those in need. One way isto give a small quantity of your time to local charitableorganizations. One such organization is your local Knightsof Columbus Council. Regina Council 1688 of the Knightsis asking all Catholic men over 18 to consider joining us inour charitable endeavors. You will be surprised by howlittle time is required to give back as a member of theKnights of Columbus. Please contact any of the manyKnights of Saint Mary parish for more information orcontact Bill Teresavage at (201) 981-3031 or by email [email protected]. You can also learn more about theKnights of Columbus at either of the many websites suchas kofc.org or njkofc.org.
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KINGFirst Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
This passage beautifully describes how the Lord God, as
shepherd, will tend his flock. He will rescue those who are
lost, bring back those who stray, heal the sick, and “pasture”
all.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28
Paul once again stresses the significance of Christ’s
resurrection in the total divine plan, emphasizing that
Christ’s rising means that those who believe in him will also
rise after death. Christianity, he argues, is meaningless if it
concerns only this life on earth. In the end, even death will
be destroyed, and “God will be all in all.”
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
With words both poetic and vivid, Jesus tells the disciples
that since he is present in all people, whatever they do to
“one of my least brothers” they do to him; and whatever
All are invited to attend the SMHS Craft Fair on Saturday,
November 29th from 9am - 3:30pm at 64 Chestnut Street. A
variety of vendors will be on hand and all sale proceeds will
directly benefit the school. Admission is free!
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In anticipation of the upcoming Snow Season, theRutherford Police Department is once again urgingresidents to sign-up for free Nixle emergency alerts. Lastyear, the RPD began issuing alerts through Nixle.com,which is a text message/email notification system free topublic safety agencies. It allows registered users toreceive instant text messages and emails alerts from theirlocal police department and other emergency serviceproviders. Nixle.com provides snow emergencies, missingpersons, BOLOs and other general community noticationslike parades, medicine drops and traffic advisories.Registration is free and can be completed by visitingNixle.com or directly from the Borough of Rutherfordhomepage (www.rutherford-NJ.com.)
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