225 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069
Parish Office: (908) 756-6524 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmaryswatchung.org www.facebook.com/stmaryswatchung
Saint Marys Church - Stony Hill
Roman Catholic Church
Oct. 16, 2016
29th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Bereavement Group Cheryl Gatti 908-285-0330
Book Club Volunteer needed! Call parish office
Cemetery Sales Dick Dorsi 908-380-3321
Cemetery Concerns Pat Manfredonia 908-756-6524
Childrens 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 S Study Group Michael Rotolo 201-826-6246
Liturgical Ministries Peter DAngelo 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. Anns 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 DAngelo [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. Marys-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 1-8. 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 pmArrangements 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 foyer. 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 FIRST FRIDAYS: 12:10 pm and 7:00 pm 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
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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18
Monday
St. Luke
7:00 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
10 am MMPT
7 pm. Stewardship
Mtg.
St. John
de Brebeuf
7:00 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
4 pm Religious Ed. Classes
St. Paul of the Cross
7:00 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
10 am Senior Meeting
Weekday
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
12:10 pm Mass
St. John Paul II
7:00 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
4:00 pm Mass
Mission Sunday
7:30 am Mass
9:00 am Mass
10 am Religious Education
10:15 am Pray
Me a Story Parent
Workshop
11:15 am Mass
St. Ignatius of Antioch
7:00 am Mass
8:40 am Rosary & Morning
Prayers
10 am MMPT
7 pm Religious Ed. Classes
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Center for Great
Expectations Gift of Hope
Gala
RCIA/Adult Faith Formation
If you are considering becoming a Catholic or if you are Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, we invite you to join our RCIA/Adult Faith Formation program. Please contact Anthony Pangi at 732-764-0264 or [email protected] for more information about this program.
Center For Great Expectations
Gift of Hope Gala
We are honored to be selected as an award recipient by the Center for Great Expectations at their Gift of Hope Gala on Friday, October 21st at Fiddlers Elbow Country Club. The complete list of honorees is as follows:
Humanitarian of the Prudential Center/ Year Award: New Jersey Devils
Outstanding Service St. Marys Church - Award: Stony Hill
Volunteer of the Year: Mary Jean DiRoberto
For further information about the event, or to purchase tickets, which includes an elegant evening of delicious food, a live band and much more, please visit our parish website.
Newly Baptized
We warmly welcome Luke Michael, son of Shaun and Jennifer Olson; and Joy Silvia, daughter of Patrick and Rebeca Gallic, who were recently baptized. May the flame of faith grow ever stronger in their hearts. Gods blessings to all!
Religious Education Reminders:
All Religious Education Students (grades K through 6) are required to attend our Teaching Mass on Wednesday, October 26th at 4 pm in the Church with a family member. All Sixth Grade students will attend an in-class
session on Sunday, October 30th - or - Wednesday, November 2nd to complete this months Service Project. Sixth Graders: online assessments for chapters 1-4 should be completed before attending your in-class session. If youre having any problems, please
contact Cathy Cooney at [email protected] or 908-756-6524 x16
Remember in Prayer
We offer our sincere sympathy to the family of Loretta Mastrobattista, who died recently. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in Gods peace.
St. Marys-Stony Hill, Watchung
Bereavement Group
Journey through Grief our parish bereavement support group will begin on Thursday, October 27th at 7PM in the Parish Center. We meet for six consecutive Thursday evenings (skipping Thanksgiving Day). The group is open to all who are grieving the loss of a loved one (family member or friend). There is
no cost, but we do ask you to register. Please contact Cheryl Gatti via phone at 908-285-0330 or via email at [email protected] to sign up.
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
Week of October 8 - 9 (Excludes WeShare):
Stewardship Reflection
be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient... 2 Tm. 4:2 It is not always convenient to be a good steward, especially when all the temptations of our busy and materialistic world get in the way. Now add our own pride and ego into the equation and living a stewardship lifestyle may be downright uncomfortable! Remember, God didnt call us to be comfortable. He called us to be faithful.
Second Collection
The collection for World Mission Sunday will be taken up next weekend, October 22nd & 23rd. The proceeds from this collection benefit the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the American Board for Catholic Missions and the Catholic New East Welfare Association. Thank you for your support.
2016 Autumn Tricky Tray benefiting the Foundation for Catholic Education
November 4, 2016 DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 Atrium Drive,
Somerset, NJ No one under 18 will be admitted. No admission tickets sold
at the door.
Treat yourself to a great evening out with family and friendsgreat food, music and prizes galore to win! Admission tickets are $50 and includes a plated dinner and 1 sheet of Tier 1 tickets. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and we begin calling prizes at 8:00 p.m. For reservations and details on Tricky Tray Tier Ticket and Bundle prices, call 732-562-2452 or email [email protected], purchase online at www.diometuchen.org/trickytray.
2016 Autumn Tricky Tray proceeds support tuition aid for deserving children attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Metuchen.
Christmas Party for Persons with Disabilities Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities is sponsoring a "Christmas Party" for children and young adults with special needs on Saturday, December 17, 2016 (1:30 pm - 3:30 pm) at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ. Please indicate your interest in attending as well as the total number of people in your party by calling 732-765-6432 or by emailing: [email protected] as soon as possible.
2016
Weekly Offering $7,056
2015
Weekly Offering $8,951
Your Sacrificial Offering
The Most Reverend James Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen invites all of the faithful to join him for
The Diocese of Metuchens
35th Anniversary Pilgrimage
to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.
November 19, 2016 Celebrate the final days of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis. Enter through the Basilicas Holy Door and receive the Holy Year Indulgence. More information available on the diocese website at diometuchen.org.
We will be participating with a few local churches to rent a bus for the pilgrimage. We are still working out the details, but the bus will depart from Our Lady of the Mount Church in Warren. Additional information will be shared as it is finalized. If you are interested in attending the event, please contact Nancy at the parish office at 908-756-6524 ext. 10; [email protected]; or add your name & contact info. to the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or on the parish website.
mailto:[email protected]://www.diometuchen.org/trickytraymailto:[email protected]
October 16, 2016
MASS
READER EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
ALTAR SERVER
Saturday 4:00pm
R. Soranno M. L. DiRosa A. Fennelly T. Opalewski G. Wise
J. Soranno
Sunday, 7:30am
B. Mayerchak
V. Bannon E. & P. Mauceri
Open
9:00am K. Helewa M. & M. Christian C. Cooney
D. Sarrico D. Tse
11:15am D. Touhill P. DAngelo K. Lawlor M. Villa
F. Salas N. Villa
Oct. 22 - 23
TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNING
October 14 - 20 For all missionaries and their work
Rolando Ablan Agapito Aquino Joseph M. Angeleri Eloy Bello Rose Bello Buono David Bestwick Anthony Addario Annabella Biondo Anda Braun Diane Brown Genna Camiolo Marion Caparaso Brian Carpenter Lorena DAmato Calvin David Bishop John Flesey Gregory Frisoli Denise Gilmartin Barbara Giordano Jennifer Gonzalez Robert Gonzalez Andrew Greiwe Anthony Gottlick
Eric Hartman Hans Hendriks Laura Hinkley Federico Jarantilla 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 Rolando Severino Karen Shanahan Rose Simone Frank Skopowski Bessie Sullivan Marie Summa Emma Szanicz
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, October 17, 2016 Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Readings: Eph. 2:1-10/Lk. 12:13-21
7:00 a.m. Margaret Hall
TUESDAY, October 18
Saint Luke Readings: 2 Tim. 4:10-17b/Lk. 10:1-9
7:00 a.m. Joe Bannon
WEDNESDAY, October 19
Saint John de Brebeuf Readings: Eph. 3:2-12/Lk. 12:39-48
7:00 a.m. Special Intention
THURSDAY, October 20 Saint Paul of the Cross
Readings: Eph. 3:14-21/Lk. 12:49-53
7:00 a.m. Vincent Raniero
FRIDAY, October 21 Readings: Eph. 4:1-6/Lk. 12:54-59
12 :10 p.m. Catherine Peg Hardy
SATURDAY MORNING, October 22
Saint John Paul II Readings: Eph. 4:7-16/Lk. 13:1-9
7:00 a.m. John Keilp & John Tobin
SATURDAY EVENING, October 23
Vigil of the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Rdg: Sir. 35:12-14, 16-18/2 Tm. 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk. 18:9-14 4:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish
SUNDAY, October 24
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rdg: Sir. 35:12-14, 16-18/2 Tm. 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk. 18:9-14 7:30 a.m. Antonio & Elizabeth Greto 9:00 a.m. For the Intentions of Peter DAngelo
11:15 a.m. Dr. Richard Rosamilia
Be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient.
A time to heal... Let us pray for the sick:
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Sharing the Gospel
The widow in Jesus' story never gave up. She needed help. She kept asking for help over and over until the judge gave her what she needed. God is so much more loving than the judge in Jesus' story. If you need help, you can ask God over and over. Don't give up. Tell God when you are hurt. Tell God when you need help. He listens carefully to you, and he enjoys helping children who love him.
