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This Week’s SPOTLIGHT!
ONLINE GIVING Page 3
TRICKY TRAY Page 3 & 9
FAITH FORMATION Pages 3, 7 & 8
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Page 7 & 9
FOOD PANTRY Page 7
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY
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FINANCIAL OUTLOOK Page 10
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Bulletin Submissions [email protected] Deadline is Wednesday at 2:00 PM for the following week’s bulletin (ten-day notice). All requests must be submitted in writing (hardcopy or e-mail). Editor reserves the right to schedule, edit or omit articles. Article submission does not guarantee publication. No “ads” are accepted, i.e. for sale, for rent, etc.
Parish “CARES Mobile” Mary Dominianni, *973-256-4109 *Please, no calls after 9:00 PM If you need transportation to keep an appointment, or to visit a relative in a nearby hospital or nursing home, please call Mary.
Visiting the Homebound and Hospitalized Please call the Parish Ministry Center and let us know that a loved one or dear friend is hospitalized or homebound.
Eucharist for the Homebound Agnes Arena, 973-256-5006 If you know of any parishioner who wishes to receive Eucharist at home, please call with the appropriate information, or have them call. We have several trained Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound available.
Anointing of the Sick or Elderly It is generally best to call while the sick person can participate in the rite. Please call the Parish Ministry Center.
Novenas after Masses Tues.: St. Anthony & Mary, Mother of God; Thurs.: St. Jude
Marriage 973-256-5200 x-10 Arrangements must be made at least 1 year in advance.
Infant Baptism 973-256-5200 x-10 We strongly suggest you prepare for your baby’s baptism by attending the preparation class at least 2 months before your baby’s baptism. Both parents are required to attend. Please call the Parish Ministry Center for dates of upcoming sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend a session.
JPIC (Justice, Peace, & the Integrity of Creation Committee) Agnes Czaplinski, 973-942-7167 Please call for meeting schedule.
Rosary Society Barbara D’Allegro, 973-808-8568
Knights of Columbus Mike Vaclavicek, 973-890-0821
Weekly Readings & Faith Sharing Questions
visit: www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm
Monday, February 6th Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 7th Gn 1:20—2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 8th Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday, February 9th Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30
Friday, February 10th Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday, February 11th Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10
Sunday, February 12th Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]
1. What struck you most from this week’s readings? 2. Why do you think it struck you? 3. What ideas do you find most challenging in the text? 4. Were there any readings you don’t understand? 5. Is there any part you find difficult to accept or agree with? 6. What from the readings do you find memorable? What do
you think you will remember and carry within you in the future?
Weekly Calendar Sunday, February 5th 10:30 AM - Faith Formation Classes - Gr. 1-4 Monday, February 6th
Tuesday, February 7th
Wednesday, February 8th 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM -
Children’s Choir Rehearsal Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 9th Friday, February 10th
Saturday, February 11th Sunday, February 12th 10:30 AM -
3:00 PM - Faith Formation Classes - Gr. 1-4 Faith Formation Classes - Gr. 5-6
7:00 PM - Secular Franciscan Order Meeting
6:30 PM - Mary’s Rosary Circle
6:00 PM - Knights of Columbus Corned Beef Dinner
5/3/17 - Tricky Tray - “The Adventures of Disney”
Knights of Columbus Council #3835
Corned Beef Dinner Friday, February 10, 2017
Doors Open at 5:00 PM Our Lady of the Holy Angels
St. Francis Hall
Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage and Potatoes Beverages, Water, Dessert, Coffee and Tea
Tickets: Adults $17 Children (under 12) $7 Eat in or Take Out - NO DOOR SALES
For tickets and information: John O. 973-396-7719 or Benny 973-812-1077
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Mass Intentions
Sunday, February 5th 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM -
11:30 AM -
5:00 PM -
Elizabeth Vaclavicek People of the Parish Joe “O” Gatti, Stephen Boguszewicz, Elizabeth Vaclavicek Loved Ones in the Mass of Remembrance Book
Monday, February 6th
Tuesday, February 7th
Wednesday, February 8th 7:00 AM -
11:45 AM - People of the Parish Steve Boguszewicz
Thursday, February 9th 7:00 AM -
11:45 AM - People of the Parish Sylvia Carey
Friday, February 10th 7:00 AM -
11:45 AM - People of the Parish Andrea Kipp
Saturday, February 11th 5:00 PM - Thomas M. Halleran, Alfred Joseph Desiano,
Irma Lugo Sunday, February 12th
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM -
11:30 AM -
5:00 PM -
People of the Parish Joseph Tomasi Stephen Boguszewicz, Anna Mandala, Maria Serino Festa People of the Parish
7:00 AM - 11:45 AM -
7:00 AM - 11:45 AM -
People of the Parish John T. Joyce, Sr.
People of the Parish People of the Parish
Saturday, February 4th 5:00 PM - Luz Perez, Genevieve Maruszewski,
Mary Capozzelli
In Memoriam, Over the Past 20 Years February 4, 1996 to February 10, 2016
Theodore Koza 02 04 1998 Vincent T. Muoio 02 04 2004
Anna Ruffolo 02 04 2010 Vincent Cosmo Binetti, Sr. 02 04 2012
Mary F. Adleman 02 05 1996 August F. Bianchi 02 05 2000
Constance J. Leo Grande 02 05 2002 Helen A. Warren 02 05 2010
Anthony M. Barbieri 02 06 2009 Lillian H. Rubino 02 06 2013
Frederick S. Fearn, Jr. 02 07 1996 Michelle M. Sente 02 07 2000
Frank Fondi 02 07 2000 Charles N. Scholer 02 07 2001
Thomas J. Cloughsey, Sr. 02 07 2002 Lucy Van Gieson 02 07 2010
Frank Grainda 02 08 1999 Elizabeth Sciryk 02 08 2006
William Mee 02 08 2007 Arline Wille 02 08 2011
Joseph G. Racz, Sr. 02 08 2015 Dalia A. Saroza 02 09 1996 Robert Kazmark 02 09 1997
Joan Panaia 02 09 1999 Filomena Kohler 02 09 2003
Marie Moroski 02 09 2004 Salvatore Angelica 02 09 2007
Eleanor Mc Inerney 02 09 2013 Rose Paterno 02 10 1998 Lena De Rosa 02 10 2003
Maintenance Collection (2nd Collection on the 3rd Sunday of the month)
Helps defray the costs of rebuilding not covered by insurance and for the general improvement of parish buildings: Saint Francis Hall, Blanche Timm Center, and the School Building. Thank you for your generosity.
Please Pray for Our Sick
Don Barone Lottie Cappetta Vincent Corsaro John DeFilippis
Piero Di Benedetto Anthony Ditorie
Joseph Domenic Doell Steven Domalewski
Ethel Fortino Betty Gallagher
Baby Tyjon Greer, Jr. Cheryl Marino
Elaine McGough Carlos Moroen
David Murray Mary Nease Ricky Orefice Gloria Papciak Michael Pares Teresa Shields Mary Lou Sigle Anthony Sisco
Gisella Sisti Jay Spellman Ira Stormer
Denise Swanteck Diane Vigilante
Ana Yi
Recently Deceased Lucia Polimeni
Faith Formation Registration Faith Formation registration packets will not be mailed this year, but will be distributed at the parent meetings to be held during February in St. Francis Hall.
Your attendance is required at one of the following dates in order to receive the registration packets as well as information about our overall Faith Formation Programs:
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Any parents who will have a 1st grader entering our program for the first time should also attend one of the scheduled meetings.
Giving has never been easier! Our parish will soon be offering Online Giving, a web-based electronic contribution application. We are providing this service so that you have the option to manage your
contributions online or with your offering envelopes. This service is safe and secure. And it is convenient for you and for our parish staff. Schedule recurring gifts or make one-time donations on any device – computer, tablet, smartphone. You can also pay for things like your Tricky Tray tickets! To begin using online giving, go to: www.osvonlinegiving.com/4284. You can also download the App: “Online Giving Our Sunday Visitor”.
Tabernacle Candle A. Michael Russo
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My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Msgr. T. Mark Condon
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F S O T “Y ”
In less than one month we will begin the holy season of Lent, our forty days of prepara on for the most important feast in the Chris an year: Easter. On this Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time the readings for the Liturgy of the Word give some indica on of the kind of prepara on for Lent and Easter that will provide the most frui ul experience of both.
In our reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah we are encouraged to remember that our concern for the least among us, for the poor and the needy, is a responsibility we all share. Isaiah puts care for the poor and needy as central to the life of faith: “Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own” (58:7). The prophet places these words within the context of an announcement of salva on from the LORD; our salva on is united to our care for those who might not be no ced. Those who are in need of our compassion, according to Isaiah, cannot be invisible to us. The message of the prophet is that a vital faith must be connected to concrete ac ons that manifest our confidence in the living God that always involves the concerns and cares of others as well as our own. Salva on is not just a ma er of our personal rela onship with God, although it is not incidental, but involves our a en on to the cares and needs of others. When we know that our salva on involves giving a en on to those who need us then, in the words of Isaiah, our “light shall break forth like the dawn” (58:10). Our desire to live in humble service to others is a sign of our humility in our rela onship to God.
In our second reading from the First Le er of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, the apostle speaks about the challenges of his own ministry and his human frailty: “I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified” (1 Cor. 2:1-2). Paul a aches himself to Christ crucified, to the kind of Savior that neither the people of Israel or the Gen les were expec ng. Paul challenges disciples not to be pulled in by human wisdom that might be elegant or a rac ve on a superficial level.
Paul is never faint of heart in preaching that the believer must live in very, very close proximity to the crucified Savior. That is very difficult to do. To live with the wounds of Christ ourselves means that we are not overwhelmed by our own human weaknesses; by openness to the power of the Holy Spirit, our weaknesses are always turned to grace. When we are aware that we must live with total dependence upon the power of God’s mercy then we never forget that a certain acceptance of human weakness means that we are pa ent with the failings of others as well as our own. We all need our Savior, Jesus Christ, he poured out his blood for our salva on on the cross. If we are faithful to him we, too, must be reconcilers and agents of God’s mercy for others.
Knowing our need for God’s mercy there is no be er way to experience God’s healing love than through the Sacrament of Reconcilia on where we put the past behind us through God’s grace and look toward a future as disciples of the Lord freed from those failures that have burdened us. As we look forward to Lent it is good for us to think about using that season of grace to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcilia on with confession. The Lord is always wai ng for us; there is no such thing as having been away from confession too long to ever go back. Celebra ng the Sacrament of Reconcilia on helps us to appreciate our need for God’s mercy and the importance of having healthy rela onships with the people in our lives, and to wish to make the wisdom of God our own. As Saint Paul puts it: our faith must rely upon the power of God’s mercy as well as the wisdom of God more than anything else, our own failures should not deter us by living in hope; Paul himself preached the gospel with sure knowledge of his own weakness but he was confident that his ministry was being used for God’s purposes because he was not relying upon his own power: “. . . with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstra on of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God” (1 Cor. 2:4-5). God never stands apart from us but fills our hearts with the power of his wisdom so that we rely upon more than human arguments but on the certainty of his mercy and love at work in our lives.
Our gospel reading from Saint Ma hew provides the first disciples and us with a challenge: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot” (5:13). Wri ng at a me when the Church was being persecuted, Ma hew assures the early Church that the Lord will not abandon them in the midst of their suffering. Despite adversity, the disciples and we have definite work to do from the Lord and a mission. We cannot lose enthusiasm for our mission when we feel a sort of lack of resolve that can overtake us in the darkness of winter. Jesus encourages us not to forget our mission: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house” (5:14-15). By our a en on to those in need of our compassion and assistance, and reliance upon God’s mercy and our striving to remain close to the crucified Savior, following his example of self-giving –other-centered love, we are faithful to the charge that the Lord Jesus gives us: “. . . your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (5:16). As we celebrate these remaining Sundays in Ordinary Time and look forward to the beginning of Lent, we pray for the grace to be open to the power of God’s mercy, wisdom, and love.
R H C
In a recent visit to Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah in Rome, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, noted that the bread that we
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receive in Holy Communion, in the Eucharist, is not ordinary bread but the Body of Christ. The Holy Father encourages us to remember that the Body of Christ strengthens us to do the work of Christ in the world. We do not receive simple bread when we receive Holy Communion; we receive the Bread of Life, the Body and Blood of Christ. The Holy Father notes:
And Jesus also gives us the strength to work. Doesn’t he? He sustains us! Good! In difficulty, doesn’t he? And also in our school tasks! He supports us, he helps us, he leads us, he sustains us. That’s it! Jesus always goes with us. Good. But listen, Jesus gives us strength. How does Jesus give us strength? You know this, you know that he gives us strength! Louder, I can’t hear you! In Communion he gives us strength, he really helps us with strength. He comes to us. But when you say, “he gives us Communion,” does a piece of bread make you so strong? Isn’t it bread? Is it bread? This is bread, but is what is on the altar bread? Or isn’t it bread? It seems to be bread. It is not really bread. What is it? It is the Body of Jesus. Jesus comes into our heart.
The Eucharist is the center of our lives as Catholics. Without the Eucharist there is no Church. The Eucharist is the living promise of Christ’s enduring presence with us.
Just a reminder that we need to be especially reverent when we receive Holy Communion; reverence is found in the heart but our outward approach to the Eucharist and the manner in which we receive the Eucharist is important. We show a sign of reverence with a gentle bow before receiving Holy Communion and we place our le hand over the right and immediately receive the Body of Christ when it is distributed to us. No one should ever walk away carrying the host. Please remember to receive the host at once. Reverence for the Eucharist is an essen al of our faith. If you wish to receive the host on the tongue you may also do so. Immediately a er receiving the host you may receive from the chalice for the distribu on of the Precious Blood. Please do not try to dip the host into the chalice to receive through “in nc on;” reverence for the Precious Blood is important and, addi onally, one does not self-administer Holy Communion, the Eucharist is always received from another. In receiving either the Body of Christ or the Precious Blood of Christ, the Body and Blood are both received; in receiving the Eucharist under one form we receive under both. Both the Body and Blood of Christ are distributed so that the fullness of the Eucharis c meal is expressed. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church notes:
Since Christ is sacramentally present under each of the species, communion under the species of bread alone makes it possible to receive all the fruit of Eucharis c grace. For pastoral reasons this manner of receiving communion has been legi mately established as the most common form in the La n rite. But ‘the sign of communion is more complete when given under both kinds, since in that form the sign of the Eucharis c meal appears more clearly. ’This is the usual form of receiving communion in the Eastern rites (CCC, 1390).
We all appreciate what a gi the Eucharist is to us, we receive the Body and Blood of Christ, in the Eucharist and our reverence for that gi should be clear. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us of the immense mystery that we become a part of in the celebra on of the Eucharist and the recep on of Holy Communion: “By the consecra on the transubstan a on of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is brought about. Under the consecrated species of bread and wine Christ himself, living and glorious, is present in a true, real, and substan al manner: his Body and his Blood, with his soul and his divinity” (CCC, 1413). As we approach the Lord in Holy Communion we make the effort to express the worship and reverence that is due to him.
F S B B T
This Saturday and Sunday, February 4th-5th, the Blessing of Throats will take place in honor of the Feast of Saint Blaise which was celebrated February 3rd.
C A
Many Catholics never completed the process of their full ini a on into the Church by receiving the Sacrament of Confirma on. If you are an adult bap zed Catholic and have not been confirmed but would like to be, please contact me at the parish office or via e-mail and we can talk about the program that will begin in the fall that will lead to receiving the gi s of the Holy Spirit in Confirma on at Easter. If you are an adult Catholic who has never been confirmed please consider taking part in this opportunity. As we begin to prepare for Lent we are in the process of beginning our final prepara ons for our adult Confirma on prepara on. Please contact the office if you are an adult Catholic who has never been confirmed and who wishes to complete the Sacraments of Ini a on into the Catholic Church by receiving the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirma on. It is never too late to take the opportunity to receive the strengthening of the gi s of the Holy Spirit.
A N A P P ’
Here we go again . . . I keep trying . . . a word about parking. Please be a en ve to the limited parking spaces that we have. Parishioners and visitors o en express astonishment at the way that parking spaces are wasted and the haphazard way that
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Sincerely in Christ, Monsignor T. Mark Condon Pastor
people park in our lot. Once again, it is important to note that we don’t have spaces to waste. When spaces are wasted because of a failure to pull all the way through the space then there are people who cannot find a place to park and those who have difficulty walking find it nearly impossible to make it to the elevator so that they can access the church. It just takes a few extra minutes to be though ul. Please take the me to be mindful of others.
2016 B ’ A A B R G W (1 T 6:18)
Many parishioners have received, or will soon receive, a le er from Bishop Serratelli reques ng support of the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. This year, the theme of the Appeal is Be Rich in Good Works. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports four very worthy causes: our Catholic Chari es agencies; Nazareth Village, our diocesan priests’ re rement residence; our inner-city elementary schools; and seminarian educa on. Last year’s Appeal raised a record amount which meant that even more could be done for people in our local Church of Paterson. You can make this year’s Appeal an even greater success by making a generous pledge today. Whatever you can do to help will be a great blessing. Thank you for helping our parish to fulfill our responsibili es to the Diocese of Paterson.
T B ’ A A :
• O C C The largest percentage of Appeal funds support our diocesan Catholic Chari es with dona ons to these programs and services:
• S S With the help of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal last year, much was done to support Catholic schools in the inner-city area, including capital improvements such as roof replacement, HVAC upgrades, interior ligh ng and exterior doors. The Appeal also helped fund financial aid to assist families to afford Catholic school educa on, technology upgrades to enhance the academic programs offered in the schools and support of school ac vi es such as music, art and sports that give a well-rounded educa onal experience.
• S E D P ’ R R The Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps fund the educa on of our seminarians and Nazareth Village, our diocesan priests’ re rement residence in Chester. This is especially important since the number of seminarians has increased drama cally in recent years, along with the cost of their forma on. The Appeal helps both of these groups of men: those who are preparing for a life me of service to the Church and those who have faithfully served for decades.
• P R Half of the amount received over our parish goal will be returned to our parish for our own needs. Not only does the Appeal support many worthwhile ministries throughout the diocese, it will also help our own parish if we reach and exceed our goal.
96 cents of every dollar raised is applied to the Appeal needs as outlined above. The 4 cent balance for fundraising expenses is far below the guidelines recommended by the Be er Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.
• Day care and extended day care for working poor families • Assisted transporta on for the elderly and medically frail • Individual and family counseling • Emergency food banks • Adult day care for economically disadvantaged seniors • Housing and case management for persons with HIV/AIDS • Case management for adults and children with HIV/AIDS • Group homes for adults with disabili es • Family Support and case management for families with
developmentally and intellectually disabled adults • Pastoral care, spirituality programs and religious educa on
for adults with developmental and intellectual disabili es • A er-school and summer programs • Furniture for low-income families • Clothing pantries • Substance abuse counseling
• Home repairs for seniors • Chore services for low income seniors and the disabled • Legal services for low income immigrants • Meals on Wheels for seniors and the disabled • Case management, job training and support services for
returning men and women veterans and older veterans • Preven ve loss of housing and finding new housing for low
income individuals and families • English as a Second Language classes • Inner-city Community Gardens to grow fresh produce for
food pantries • Food Back Pack Programs for low income children on
weekends • Programs for Youth at Risk
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Calendar Raffle Winners! Thank you to all who participated in our Calendar Raffle!
It was a complete success! Congratulations to the following winners!!
If you have a child enrolled in our Faith Formation Program, please complete the following:
Child: Grade:
Child: Grade:
Child: Grade:
Please return to the Parish Ministry Center.
Catechist Volunteers Needed!! Your help is greatly needed! Please consider being a Catechist Volunteer for the Faith Formation Program. Choose the weekly Sunday Morning Program or one of the other programs which meet monthly on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Please complete the form below.
Our Food Pantry Shelves are VERY BARE...and we need your help!!
Ed Kohler, coordinator of our wonderful food pantry, tells us that our shelves are very bare. We are in need of boxed and canned goods (i.e. cereal, jars of jelly, cans of soup, cans of tuna, pasta sauce, and any other packaged items; NO PASTA
PLEASE). Please help us help those families in need. Simply drop off your kind donations at the doors of the church. Your support goes a long way in helping others.
Sisters Against Trafficking February 8th is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita who was sold into slavery as a child. PRAY for all children who live in slavery and are exploited. US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking (SistersAgainstTrafficking.org)
Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Results
Five boys ages 9 to 14 and three girls ages 10 to 13 were named Council and District Champions of the 2017 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right to compete at the regional level. Council 3835 in Little Falls sponsored the contest at the Little Falls Recreation Center on January 21, 2017. All children ages 9 to 14 were eligible to participate.
Marc Meola, age 9, A.J. DeFeo and Abigail Vetter, age 10, Jacob Blunt, age 11, Dominic Meola and Amanda Facciollio, age 12, Laney Thompson, age 13, and Cristian Hernandez, age 14 were all winners of both council and district awards.
Each of these winners will be eligible to compete in the Regional competition to be held in March at Our Lady Queen of Peace in Hewitt, NJ.
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Speak Up for A Child Become a
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Passaic County CASA is an organization dedicated to serving foster children in Passaic County. Our trained CASA volunteers advocate in the best interest of these children to make sure they are placed in a safe, permanent home as soon as possible. For more information on how to get involved, e-mail us at [email protected] or call 973-832-4002.
Faith Formation Corner Attention 2nd Grade Parents As weekly mass is an integral part of our lives as Catholics, it is important that our children attend weekly mass. This is especially important as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Eucharist and equally important after they receive their Sacrament. While our parish offers many masses during each weekend for us to attend, during the next several weeks, we require that all children who will soon receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist, attend the Sunday 9:30 AM mass together as a group. Attending mass together shall begin on Sunday, February 26, 2017 and continue through each of the remaining weekends of preparation. These dates that your children will be attending 9:30 mass together are as follows:
2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/23, 4/30 We require at least one parent or guardian to accompany and stay with the child during Mass. When you arrive, please sign the attendance form that will be located at the front and rear entrances of the church. After Mass please bring your child to their respective classroom for their weekly instruction. Thank you for your cooperation and support. We Are STILL in NEED of Catechists! Our ability to provide effective programming for so many of our children enrolled in our program is only made possible if we have enough volunteers to serve as catechists. Please carefully review the information in the registration letter with regard to our need for Catechists and return the Catechist Volunteer Form that was enclosed in the registration packet to the ministry center ASAP. If you would like more detailed information about becoming a catechist, please contact Trish at [email protected] or leave a message at the Parish Ministry Center 973-256-5200.
Confirmation Program OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Please see the following list for possible ministry opportunities that all students can become involved with: Fr. English Food Pans Please support the Fr. English Center and support a family or two by making a meal for them to enjoy. Food pans and recipes are available during each confirmation session. All pans should be clearly marked with the meal that it contains and they should be brought back to the next month’s confirmation session FROZEN. Altar Servers This is an important ministry for our parish and your support and involvement once per month is needed! We are especially in need of servers for the Saturday and Sunday evening masses. Please contact the Parish Ministry Center (973-256-5200) if you are interested in becoming an altar server. Lectors Readers Wanted! We are in need of lectors to read once per month during one of our liturgies. Please contact the Parish Ministry Center (973-256-5200) if you are interested in becoming a lector. Our Music Ministry Needs You! Join us in our Adult and Children’s Choirs as we share our love for the Lord and praise Him through music. For more information, contact Stella at 973-256-5200 x-23 or talk to her after mass. Faith Formation Assistants Classroom Assistants are needed for our Faith Formation Program. Please contact Trish Filiaci at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering. Food Bank Community food bank dates have been set for this year. It is a wonderful ministry and opportunity to work with others to help feed the hungry. For more specific information about dates and what is involved in this ministry, please contact Laura Sodano at [email protected]. Special Olympic Events Volunteers are needed for upcoming Special Olympic Events in our area. Please contact Chris Troyano for more specific information: [email protected].
Children’s Books Needed! We are searching for children's books, appropriate for young children, related to:
If you have books at home that you would like to donate, related to any area of our faith, our Faith Formation Sunday Morning program would put them to very good use! All book donations can be dropped off at the Parish Ministry Center.
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St. Paul Inside the Walls 205 Madison Avenue, Madison
Register: 973-377-1004 or www.insidethewalls.org
God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage March 4th - Kinnelon or March 25th - Madison
9:00 AM-3:00 PM $125 per couple (includes lunch)
This one-day program will be offered for couples preparing to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. Register online or call Marie Ryan at 973-377-1004. Registration is required.
STRESS-PROOF YOUR FAMILY! Go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!
On a Marriage Encounter Weekend, married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones for 44 hours – and focus only on each other. If you’d like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend can make! For more information, contact Janet and Mike Turco at 973-427-7016 or 609-335-6880, email [email protected], or go to www.nnjwwme.org.
Military families, are you getting ready to deploy? Is your family trying to reconnect after deployment? Marriage Encounter offers tools of communication that have kept many military marriages strong and happy throughout the ups and downs of military service. Contact your local chaplain or call 973-427-7016 or 609-335-6880 for more information.
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild, and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express, release, and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions and begin the process of restoration, renewal, and healing. For more information, contact Marie at 973-377-1004 x-425. All calls will be held in strictest confidence.
Scripture and the 12 Steps: Recovery with Christ
Every Sunday of the month - 9:30 AM followed by 11:00 AM Mass hosted by the Young Adults
Do you have a situation in your life that seems to resurface when you thought you had resolved it? If these behaviors don’t serve us well, why do we repeat them? If so, join us who have found a design for living that works: SCRIPTURE AND THE 12 STEPS.
Holy Angels Tricky Tray Committee needs your baskets!
Please keep our parish Tricky Tray in mind when you are wondering what to do with those empty baskets once you’ve unwrapped your Christmas goodies!! We’ll take your empty baskets for our upcoming Tricky Tray.
Tricky Tray Committee needs your NEW unwanted items!
We will also take any duplicate Christmas gifts or NEW unwanted items. Consider the Holy Angels Tricky Tray when you are checking out the after-Christmas clearance
sales. Think about different items you might want to pick up and donate. Please drop off your baskets and NEW donated items at the Parish Ministry Center. If you have any questions, please call MaryRose at 973-703-3844.
Great Ideas and Volunteers Needed
Holy Angels wants to establish a Fundraising Committee. Our current Fundraiser is Tricky Tray (May 3, 2017).
We are looking for people who would like to help with these events and also bring fresh ideas for other fundraisers.
If you are interested, please call Mary Rose Stevens at 973-703-3844. Please give your email when you call so we can easily communicate with you. Our next meeting will be coming soon. Thank you for giving this your attention.
Mary’s Rosary Circle We pray the rosary for healing of anyone in need of God’s help, especially for cures and preventions of cancer patients. The circle meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, meeting in the Chapel at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to attend—everyone’s prayers are needed.
Pancake Breakfast Thank You Many thanks to all the Knights of Columbus Council 3835 members who came to our January 22nd pancake breakfast in St. Francis Hall. Special thanks to Barbara and Bob Haussmann plus Mike Vaclavicek for all their food shopping and kitchen efforts. Thanks goes to Al Booth, Richie Molteni, Ron Yutko and Maria Vanora for assisting me with table set up plus take down procedures. Also, many thanks to all the parishioners who came to support our pancake breakfast that benefits our vocation sponsorships. Hopefully, our next one will be in May.
With Thanks, Chris Troyano Chancellor
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Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church Votive Light Memorial Opportunity
Deceased/Intention:
Location: ___ Sacred Heart of Jesus
___ Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Jude Thaddeus, and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower)
I would like to remember my loved one with a Memorial Candle.
My choice is: ___ One-time cost of $500.00 ____________ (check enclosed)
___ One-time cost of $500.00 - five monthly installments
___ Bill yearly at $75.00
Your name:
Address:
Phone: Signature:
Mail to: Our Lady of the Holy Angels Attn: Beverly Cuccinelli
465 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Christmas 2016 Christmas 2017
$49,538
$48,222
Maintenance Collection Fund Last Collection 1/15/17 2016-2017 Cumulative Collection
Next Collection 2/18/17-2/19/17
$2,810
$22,640
Envelope Usage Registered Households Households Receiving Envelopes Households Using Envelopes
Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Meets the second Wednesday of the month
from 7:00-8:30 PM
Diabetes Support Group Meets the first Thursday of the month
from 10:00-11:00 AM and the third Wednesday of the month
from 7:00-8:30 PM
Call 973-831-5367 for information about any of these groups. For information on other support groups, visit www.chiltonhealth.org.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Diocese of Paterson
Be Rich in Good Works If you have not yet responded to the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, there is still time to do so as the 2016 Appeal funds are used to support ministries and programs through the end of the diocesan fiscal year on June 30, 2017. Your gift is a great blessing and valued so we can serve Christ by serving his people. For your convenience, you can make an
online gift at www.2016appeal.org.
Christmas Gifts of Hope Thank You Note
Franciscan Sisters (wreath tags) Dear Generous Benefactors of Holy Angels Parish, We, Franciscan Sisters, have always been the receivers of the generosity of Holy Angels Parish, both during our long stay as teachers at Holy Angels School and, since our leaving the parish, of the Christmas gift program. We wish to say a very heartfelt Thank You to all who helped make our Christmas a blessed one and extend our prayers and wishes to you for a blessed, healthy and peace-filled New Year. We remember you all in our daily prayers. Gratefully, Sr. Anne James and All the Sisters
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