225 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069
Parish Office: (908) 756-6524 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmaryswatchung.org www.facebook.com/stmaryswatchung
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Bereavement Group Cheryl Gatti 908-285-0330
Cemetery Sales Dick Dorsi 908-380-3321
Cemetery Concerns Pat Manfredonia 908-756-6524
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Lynn Biviano 908-822-2337
Covenant Committee Florence Larkin 908-757-4029
Fifty-Five + Group Pat Dorsi 908-917-5709
Finance Committee Nancy Finn 908-756-6524
Food Pantry Mary Ann & Tony Pangi 732-764-0264
Food for the Needy (SHIP) Bob Palasits 908-757-5728
Knights of Columbus Richard Blundin 732-371-1093
Laudato Sί Study Group Michael Rotolo 201-826-6246
Liturgical Ministries Peter D’Angelo 908-963-0436
Making Music - Roseann Sicola 908-755-2853
Praying Twice [email protected]
Moms & Tots Paige Jasaitis 908-753-0443
Morning Prayer Group Mary Cooper 908-561-0854
Music Ministry Suzanne Gallic 908-605-0097
Pro Life Anthony Ingrassia, Jr. 732-735-8843
RCIA/Adult Ed Anthony Pangi 732-764-0264
Religious Ed. Grade K-6 Catherine Cooney 908-756-6524
Religious Ed. Grade 7-8 Sherry Hudzik 908-668-4868
& Confirmation Program [email protected]
St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen Sheryl Szlosek 908-616-2697
Stewardship Committee Beth Mattiassi 908-561-0993
Youth Ministry Tina Kelly 908-756-6524
PARISH ORGANIZATION LEADERS
Very Rev. Brian J. Nolan, D. Min., Pastor 908-756-6524 ext. 12; [email protected]
Rev. Msgr. Eugene Prus, Weekend Assistant
Deacon Peter D’Angelo [email protected]
Deacon Lawrence Duffy [email protected]
Frank Capobianco, Parish Buildings & Grounds [email protected]
Catherine Cooney, Director of Religious Education 908-756-6524 ext. 16; [email protected]
Richard Dorsi, Cemetery Sales 908-380-3321; [email protected]
Nancy Finn, Director of Development 908-756-6524 ext. 14; [email protected]
Suzanne Gallic, Director of Music [email protected]
Pat Manfredonia, Parish Bookkeeper 908-756-6524 ext. 17; [email protected]
Susan Minogue, Organist [email protected]
Nancy Stoll, Parish Secretary 908-756-6524 ext. 10; [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
A warm welcome is extended to all who come to St. Mary’s-Stony Hill to join together in this community of worship and praise to Almighty God. We are grateful to our faithful parishioners and welcome our neighbors and guests who visit us occasionally. We want you to know that you are always welcome! All parishioners should be registered with the parish office. Please notify the parish if you change your address or move out of the parish. Certificates of eligibility to sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation will be given only to registered parishioners who are active and practicing Catholics.
We offer religious education for children of registered parishioners, who attend public school grades Pre-K thru 8. In addition, preparation for the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation is also provided for students who attend Catholic schools. Please check our website or contact the Office of Religious Education for information.
Due to privacy laws, we are no longer notified when parishioners are admitted to local hospitals. We are happy to visit sick or homebound parishioners when requested by family members. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Emergency sick calls can be made at anytime by calling the parish office and selecting “9”. Please only use this option for genuine emergencies requiring a priest.
Baptism: 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY: 12:15 pm—Arrangements must be made through the parish office at least one month in advance. Parents must be registered parishioners; sponsors must be practicing Catholics in good standing. If sponsors are from other parishes, a letter of good standing from their pastor is required. Reconciliation: SATURDAY: 3:00-3:45 pm. Also by appointment. Confessional in the Narthex. Marriage: Please contact the parish office for an appointment at least one year in advance of the planned wedding date. Additional information is available on our parish website: www.stmaryswatchung.org.
SATURDAY VIGIL: 4:00 pm
SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am DAILY MASS: Mon.-Thurs. & Sat.: 7:00 am Fri.: 12:10 pm (Mass also at 7:00 pm First Fridays) Morning Prayers and the Rosary prayed daily at 8:40 am
HOLY DAY MASSES: VIGIL: 7:30 pm DAY: 7:00 am, 12:10 pm & 7:30 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
MASS SCHEDULE
SACRAMENTS
WELCOME!
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Third Sunday of Easter
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2
Monday
St. Athanasius
7 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
10 am MMPT
7 pm Bereavement
Group
St. Philip & St. James
7 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
10 am MMPT
4 pm First Communion Rehearsal
(Students only)
4 pm Religious Ed. Classes
Easter Weekday
7 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
10 am Seniors Meeting
4 pm First Communion Rehearsal
(with parents)
National Day of Prayer
First Friday Easter
Weekday
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
12:10 pm Mass
Easter Weekday
7 am Mass
10 am First Holy Communion
4 pm Mass
4th Sunday of Easter
7:30 am Mass
9 am Mass May Crowning
No formal Religious Ed.
classes: students &
families attend May Crowning &
celebration
11:15 am Mass
12:30 pm KoC Meeting
St. Joseph the Worker
7 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
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4
5
6
7
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday First
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Newly Baptized We warmly welcome Lucas Antonio, son of Juan and Catherine Vazquez, who was recently baptized. May the flame of faith grow ever stronger in his heart. God’s blessings to all!
Please note: We are moving the collection of frozen casseroles for the SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program) to the first weekend of every month. You may pick up pans & recipes in the narthex of the church after all Masses on the last weekend of each month. Thank you for your continued support of this important program.
2017-18 Religious Education Registration It’s time to register your children for next year’s Religious Education Program! We ask each family to register online via the parish website (stmaryswatchung.org), which is easy and efficient. We’re offering an early-bird discount on tuition for all families who complete their family registration by May 15th. All the details can be found under the “Faith Formation” tab or “Important Links” tab. If you have any difficulty with the online registration process, please phone the parish office at 908-756-6524 ext. 10. Thank you!
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
As of April 19th, the diocese has received pledges totaling $237,785.43 and payments totaling $215,198.34 from 212 parishioners. This represents 98.7% of our $241,000 goal. Thank you!
2018 Mass Intentions Please note that on Wednesday, April 26, the Mass Book for 2018 was opened. If you would like to schedule Mass Intentions for the year 2018, please stop by the parish office during regular office hours. Thank you!
Ambassadors for
Christ
Monthly Food Collection Food Bank & SHIP
7 pm Holy Hour
7 pm First Friday Mass
St. Mary’s-Stony Hill, Watchung
Rehearsals for First Communion:
Wednesday, May 3: students only Thursday, May 4: students w/parent
1st Communion is Saturday, May 6th
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
Collection Summary (Excludes WeShare)
Stewardship Reflection
“Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?” Lk. 24:32 How often do we take the time to discern what Jesus wants from us? Are our prayers always petitions, asking Jesus to do things for us? If so, that’s a one-sided relationship. Living our faith means developing a personal relationship with Jesus. Just like any friendship, there is give and take, each side listening to each other and helping each other out. Take time in silence to listen to what Jesus is asking of you.
Immaculate Conception School
Open House - May 7, May 9 & May 23 Rooted in Catholic values, Immaculate Conception School integrates an academic excellence with the spiritual and moral formation of each of its students. Through the support of Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters, dedicated teachers, and committed parents, the result is an education that challenges each student to develop his/her full potential in an atmosphere where children care for and respect one another. ICS is a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 School with half-day and full day options for Pre-K and a full-day program for Kindergarten. Please visit the school website at www.icsschool.org or call with any questions at 908-725-6516. We hope to see you soon! God’s blessings to you and your family.
Mount St. Mary House of Prayer
The following programs are offered. Registration is required; call 908-753-2091 or email [email protected] Living As a Mature Disciple: Through input and prayer we will look at what matters most to us and how we can move toward the stage of freedom. Tue, May 9, 7-9 pm ($20-$30 As You Are Able). Presenter: Laura M. Arvin, OP Prayer in Motion: Practice some breathing techniques, yoga poses & meditation to bring prayerful intention and a healthy balance to your life! Wed, May 10, 7-8:30 pm ($20-$30 As You Are Able). Facilitator: Isabel Gachko
National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 4th
The annual National Day of Prayer was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1952. All are invited to attend the Somerset County observance of this day at the Somerset County Courthouse steps in Somerville
from 6:30-7:30 pm (7-8 pm at the Somerville YMCA if it rains). This is an opportunity for Christians from all over Somerset County to worship and pray together for our government, our nation and its leaders, our homes, communities, youth and our institutions. As a community service, we will be collecting food for SHIP. An offering will also be collected for the Empower Family Success Center (Somerville), and to defray the costs of the event. For more information, contact Rev. Tim Wolf, 908-281-9535.
IN AND AROUND THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
Your Sacrificial Offering
Attention:
2nd Graders
2017
$1,698 Holy Thursday $1,701 Good Friday
(Holy Land) $29,642 Easter (to-date)
2016
$1,320 Holy Thursday $1,170 Good Friday
(Holy Land) $33,370 Easter
OUTSIDE HAPPENINGS
Discover or Rediscover
The Power of Holy Hour
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 7 - 8 pm
First Friday is May 5, 2017 Mass will be celebrated at
12:10 pm and 7:00 pm
Can you spare one hour?
April 30, 2017
TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNING
April 29 - May 5 Birthday Blessings Mira Grace
A time to heal... Let us pray for the sick: Rolando Ablan Agapito Aquino Joseph M. Angeleri Josephine Balko Eloy Bello Rose Bello Buono David Bestwick Annabella Biondo Anda Braun Diane Brown Genna Camiolo Marion Caparaso Brian Carpenter Reginald Cooper Lorena D’Amato Calvin David Gregory Frisoli Linda Gagliardotto Denise Gilmartin Barbara Giordano Carol Gironda Jennifer Gonzalez Robert Gonzalez Andrew Greiwe Anthony Gottlick Eric Hartman
Hans Hendriks Laura Hinkley Federico Jarantilla Julia Johnson Doris Kratson Donna Kugelman Eric LeGrand Anthony Leone Veronica March Kesla Marie Martinez Daniel McCaffrey Grace Mitchell Brenda Mittenhuber Clare Murphy John Oborne Donna Palardy Concetta Palasits Walter Quence Rolando Severino Karen Shanahan Rose Simone Frank Skopowski Bessie Sullivan Marie Summa Emma Szanicz Audrey Waldron Sr. Judy Ward
PRAY FOR Those in the Military… May God bless you for your service:
L. Cpl. Joseph Butrico, USMC Corp. Michael F. Hogan, USM Pvt. David Lavery, USMC Edward Paul Louis, USA Eric Marsjanik, USN Eric Merkle, USAF Capt. Jason Milbrandt, USMC Chaplain Robert Monagle, USAF Sgt. Patrick Noll USMC P.F.C. Clifton Sallach Pvt. Jonathan Sims, Natl Gd. Capt. Daniel Szurick, USMC Major John Voorhees, USA
For The Week
MONDAY, May 1 Saint Joseph the Worker
Readings: Acts 6:8-15/Jn. 6:22-29
7:00 a.m. Anthony Addario
TUESDAY, May 2 Saint Athanasius
Readings: Acts 7:51-8:1a/Jn. 6:30-35
7:00 a.m. John Shpunder
WEDNESDAY, May 3
Saints Philip and James Readings: 1 Cor. 15:1-8/Jn. 14:6-14
7:00 a.m. Anthony Addario
THURSDAY, May 4 Easter Weekday
Readings: Acts 8:26-40/Jn. 6:44-51
7:00 a.m. Denise Szurick
FIRST FRIDAY, May 5 Easter Weekday
Readings: Acts 9:1-20/Jn. 6:52-59
12:10 p.m. Rev. Charles Platt 7:00 p.m. Intentions of Izabella & Eve Kluczyk
SATURDAY MORNING, May 6
Easter Weekday Readings: Acts 9:31-42/Jn. 6:60-69
7:00 a.m. Mary Chang
SATURDAY EVENING, May 6
Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/1 Pt. 2:20b-25/Jn. 10:1-10
4:00 p.m. Maria Culhane
SUNDAY, May 7 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/1 Pt. 2:20b-25/Jn. 10:1-10
7:30 a.m. Anthony Tasco 9:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 11:15 a.m. Alfred DeCillis
Mass Servers May 6 - 7
MASS READER EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
ALTAR SERVER
Saturday, 4:00 pm
D. Duffy K. & D. Germaine M. & C. Guerriero
B. & P. Przybylski
Sunday, 7:30am
J. Savatta Deacon Larry J. & N. Ebler
Open
9:00am D. Chemidlin
Deacon Larry D. Parr F. Stromsland
R. V. Lesaca P. Memoli
11:15am D. Touhill Deacon Peter L. Hsueh M. Villa
J. Touhill N. Villa
“With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him...” - Lk. 24:31
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Sharing the Gospel Imagine Jesus is at your home. He sits at the dinner table with your whole family. He breaks bread with you. He fills each cup with a drink. He plays with you and helps you with your homework. He tells you that he loves you. You thank him for the food and ask him to bless your family. After he does, Jesus says, "I've got to go now, but I'll remain in your heart forever."
