Parochial Vicars: Rev. Benny Chittilappilly, S.D.V. Rev. James Butts, S.D.V. Rev. Robert Vass, S.D.V. Trustees: Miss Christine Zisa Mr. Joseph Caiola Saturday Masses: 8:15AM & 5:30PM (English) Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, & 12:00PM (English) 10:30AM (English & Italian) 1:30PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: 6:30AM and 8:15AM (English) Confessions: Monday 6:00PM to 7:00PM Saturday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM Weekdays: By Appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays - 6:00PM Baptisms: Saturday at 12:00PM Contact the Rectory to make arrangements Weddings: Arrangements should be made at least one year prior to the wedding date. For an appointment please contact Mrs. Gloria Ferreira. New Parishioners are most welcome - Please register at the rectory 501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ, 07522 FAX # 973-790-0778 Email - [email protected]www.stgerardmajella.org Saint Gerard Majella Church Staffed By The Vocationist Fathers West Broadway and Chamberlain Ave. Paterson, New Jersey 07522 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 RECTORY (973)790-9499 PARISH OFFICE (973) 595-8446 Pastor: Rev. Leo Antony, S.D.V. Rectory: 501 West Broadway Paterson , NJ 07522 Tel. (973) 595-8446, Fax (973) 790-0778 Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Gloria Ferreira Parish Secretary: Nelida Laracuente e-mail:[email protected]St. Gerard School: 10 Carrelton Drive Paterson, NJ 07522 Principal: Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, M.P.F. Tel. (973) 595-5640 Director of Religious Education: Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, M.P.F. Tel. (973) 595-5640 Music Ministers: Servants Voice Families in Christ Jesus Mrs. Marlene O'Connell Sick calls and Home Visits: Please call the Rectory at any time. For immediate need of a Priest, please call: 973-767-9682
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Parochial Vicars: Rev. Benny Chittilappilly, S.D.V. Rev. James Butts, S.D.V. Rev. Robert Vass, S.D.V. Trustees: Miss Christine Zisa Mr. Joseph Caiola Saturday Masses: 8:15AM & 5:30PM (English) Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, & 12:00PM (English) 10:30AM (English & Italian) 1:30PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: 6:30AM and 8:15AM (English) Confessions: Monday 6:00PM to 7:00PM Saturday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM Weekdays: By Appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays - 6:00PM Baptisms: Saturday at 12:00PM Contact the Rectory to make arrangements Weddings: Arrangements should be made at least one year prior to the wedding date. For an appointment please contact Mrs. Gloria Ferreira.
New Parishioners are most welcome - Please register at the rectory 501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ, 07522 FAX # 973-790-0778
Saturday, August 19, 2017-St. John Eudes, Priest; BVM 8:15 AM Healing for Msgr. Mark Giordani 1:00 PM – Baptism of Christian de la Cruz 5:30 PM † Rose Brino † Edmee Mercado – 1-Yr. Anniversary † Margarita Vallejo Sunday, August 20, 2017 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM † Natale Turano Birthday Blessings for Br. Thomas 9:00 AM † Jo-Ann Occhiuzzi
† Deceased members of the DeNapoli and Tolerico families
10:30 AM † Felice and Angela Zisa † Wilfredo Lopez † Domenico Bruno Birthday Blessings to Dr. Anthony Laneve 12:00 Noon † Afrina Stampone † John Nicosia 1:30 PM – Resurreccion Prayer Group Mass 3:30 PM – Wedding of Kristen Birch & Keith Giangrasso Monday,August 21, 2017 - St. Pius X, Pope 8:15 AM † Baltazar Estrada Birthday Blessings for Bishop Edgar da Cunha 6:00 to 7:00 PM – Adoration and Confession Tuesday, August 22, 2017 – The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:15 AM Birthday Blessings for Frank Petrelli Wednesday, August 23, 2017 – St. Rose of Lima, Virgin 8:15 AM † Mary McLaughlen Thursday, August 24, 2017 – St. Bartholomew, Apostle 8:15 AM † Fr. Mario Muccitelli 7:00 PM – Spanish Prayer Group Friday, August 25, 2017– St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest 8:15 AM † Mario Celeste Saturday, August 26, 2017 8:15 AM Healing for Msgr. Mark Giordani 5:30 PM † Charles and Grace DeFeo 7:00 PM – Maria Elena Machado Memorial Mass Sunday, August 27, 2017 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Prayers of safety for all Police Officers and First Responders 9:00 AM Birthday Blessings for Elizabeth Ochiagha 10:30 AM † Wilfredo Lopez † Giuseppina Salluce
Blessings to Michael and Lina Pennisi on their 60th Wedding Anniversary
12:00 Noon † Barbara Tortoreti – 1 Yr. Anniversary † Antonio and Telina Alvarez † Anna Stranzl 1:30 PM – Matrimonio Feliz Mass
“The foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, ministering to him, loving the name of the Lord and becoming his servants, all who keep the Sabbath free from profanation and hold to my covenant, them I will bring to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer… for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” From the Book of the Prophet Isaiah In this age of xenophobia, anti-Semitism and racial tensions in the world in which we live, Isaiah summons us to think, ask for forgiveness and discover the Christ in the vulnerable, the hurting, the poor. Pope Francis calls us to discover the Christ and also reflect the love and compassion of the Lord for others. The words of scripture and the teaching of the Holy Father, are directed to every catholic, every catholic community of faith. The rich history of Catholicism in the United States reflects growth through the gifts brought by every immigrant group. The gospel of Jesus Christ accompanied those who migrated, bringing rich traditions, deep faith and a desire to build the kingdom of God. May we be the welcoming community of faith, learning from others, supporting them in their need and celebrating our unity in diversity.
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Your gifts, blessings and generous donations to our
Parish Community were as follows:
AUGUST 13th COLLECTION TOTAL: $2701 ENVELOPES: 110
Thank you for your continued generous offerings and donations. Please remember to use your
parishioner envelopes. If you missed Mass, please try to make up your
weekly contribution. Thank You.
Anointing of the Sick
Bring your Sick Brothers and Sisters for the Anointing of the Sick at St. Gerard’s Church after the 8:15 AM Mass every third Wednesday of the month. The next anointing will take place:
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Deceased Parishioners: Please keep in your prayers those of our parishioners, family or friends who have entered into eternal rest. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let the eternal light shine upon them.. We pray for Angela Ott.
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PRAYERS FOR HEALING The Holy Rosary will be held for the healing for our loved ones and friends every day at 7:45 a.m. in the Church (Mon.- Sat.) and on Sunday at 8:40 a.m. If you wish to add a name to our Holy Rosary or remove one, please call June at the Rectory (973) 595-8446. The Prayer List is posted on our bulletin board in the back of the Church. PLEASE INFORM US AT THE RECTORY IF ANYONE IS IN THE HOSPITAL OR IN REHAB AND NEEDS TO BE VISITED.
If you know of anyone in the parish who is sick, homebound and needs communion, confession, any sacramental needs or just a visit, please contact The Rectory at (973) 595-8446. We will arrange for a Priest to visit them. Visited this week were: Irene Sciro, Jeannette Masiak, Louise Peterson, Ann Contini, Eleanor Verlardi, Victoriano Placeres, Marie Rogers and Catherine Gravino OFFERTORY GIFTS Please let the ushers know if you are having a Mass for a loved one so you can present the gifts to the priest and receive a blessing.
Time Mass Name 5:30 PM English John and Joan 7:30 AM English Frances and Michele 9:00 AM English Pattie and Evelyn 10:30 AM Eng/Ital. Tino and June 12:00 PM English Lillian and Regina 1:30 PM Spanish Jerson Sanchez, Diany Ortiz and
Rosangelica Sanchez
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER LIST Weekend of August 26th and 27th
Time Mass Name
5:30 PM English Carol, George and Marie 7:30 AM English Louis Pastena 9:00 AM English Paul
10:30 AM English Concetta 12:00 PM English Lillian and Luis
Registration is now being accepted for Religious Education. Forms are available at the Rectory for: RCIC Grades 1 to 8; First Year Confirmation-Grade 9. Grade 10 RCIA forms are available if you have completed the first year. Forms can also be found on our website: www.stgerardmajella.org. Deadline for registration is Sunday, Sept. 24th. The Rectory office is open from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Sweet 16 Mass
CHELSEY SANCHEZ is pictured with her family and Fr. Eider Reyes at the Mass celebrating her 16th Birthday at St. Gerard’s Church on Saturday, August 12th. A reception followed at St. Joseph’s Center.
SAVE THE DATE….
Everyone’s Invited
SUNDAY, SEPT. 24TH
1:30 PM in our parking lot Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the food. Monetary and food donations will be accepted. Please call the Rectory at 973-595-8446 if you wish to participate.
Registered Medical Assistant to work in physician’s office. Take vitals, patient demographics, EKGs $17-19/hr. Front desk Medical Office – Register/greet patients, take co-pays, set appointments, enter patient demographics $15-17/hr. Admin. Assist/Data entry – Heavy data entry in Excel. Export documentation. $15-17/hr Warehouse shipping/receiving $11-16/hr Mailroom – Corporate environment – receive, sort deliver, mail, UPS & FEDX shipping, answer phones for customer requests $11-14/hr. Dishwasher in corporate café. Hours between 10 and 8:30. No late nights. Use dishwasher, hand wash pots/pans, clean grill, take out trash. Help with food prep as needed. $13-14/hr.
Please call The Employment Place, Inc. at 201-612-9055 or e-mail:
SCHEDULE CHANGE Starting in September, confessions on Saturday evenings will be from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
IN ORDER TO BE A REGISTERED PARISHIONER you must be on the list of those receiving envelopes. Please call the Rectory at 973-595-8446 if you would like to sign up. This will enable you to deduct your church donations when filling out your income tax form.
ST. GERARD SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Please call the school at 973-595-8786 if you wish to enroll your child or see Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, School Principal..
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 22nd
In this feast, particularly cherished by the Popes of modern times, we celebrate Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Pope Pius XII added the following: "We commend that on the festival there be renewed the consecration of the human race to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Upon this there is founded a great hope that there will rejoice in the triumph of religion and in Christian peace...
DIOCESE OF PATERSON Marian Pilgrimage
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, October 21, 2017 For more information please call the
