St. Joseph Feast Day Celebration Come One, Come All to Celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Father of Mercy! Day One Day Five Wed., March 9 Sun., March 13 Rev. John F. Gordon, V.F. Rev. Thomas D. Nicastro Day Two Day Six Thurs., March 10 Mon., March 14 Rev. Frederick Miller Rev. Gerald Buonopane Day Three Day Seven Fri., March 11 Tues., March 15 Rev. Antonio Nuno Rocha Rev. Trinidad J. Cuevas Day Four Day Eight Sat., March 12 Wed., March 16 (at the 5:30 p.m. Mass) Rev. Camilo E. Cruz Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda Day Nine Coadjutor Archbishop Thurs., March 17 of Newark Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Reilly Vigil Mass – Solemnity of St. Joseph Friday, March 18 th at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Richard J. Berbary Pastor St. Mary’s Church 17 Monsignor Owens Place Nutley, NJ 973-235-1100 The Novena We encourage all parishioners, families and friends of St. Mary’s Church in Nutley, NJ to join us for nine evenings of spiritual inspiration on the life of St. Joseph. The Novena will begin Wednesday evening, March 9 th and continue each evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Church and culminate on Friday, March 18 th , with a Solemn Vigil Mass, at 7:00 p.m. The St. Joseph Altar, Table and Dinner Following the Mass in the Church on March 18 th , all are invited to the St. Joseph Altar, Table and Dinner to be held in Msgr. Walsh Hall. A meal will be served with the traditional St. Joseph pasta along with other Italian cuisine, including the St. Joseph Zeppole (pastry). There is no cost for the dinner. A free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome to attend! Please let us know how many people will be attending the dinner on March 18 th . Email us at [email protected] or call 973-235-1100 by March 15 th . Fourth Sunday of Lent March 6, 2016
Day One Day Five Wed., March 9 Sun., March 13 Rev. John F. Gordon, V.F. Rev. Thomas D. Nicastro Day Two Day Six Thurs., March 10 Mon., March 14 Rev. Frederick Miller Rev. Gerald Buonopane Day Three Day Seven Fri., March 11 Tues., March 15 Rev. Antonio Nuno Rocha Rev. Trinidad J. Cuevas Day Four Day Eight Sat., March 12 Wed., March 16 (at the 5:30 p.m. Mass) Rev. Camilo E. Cruz Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda Day Nine Coadjutor Archbishop Thurs., March 17 of Newark Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Reilly
Vigil Mass – Solemnity of St. Joseph Friday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Richard J. Berbary Pastor
St. Mary’s Church
17 Monsignor Owens Place Nutley, NJ
973-235-1100
The Novena
We encourage all parishioners, families and friends of St. Mary’s Church in Nutley, NJ to join us for nine evenings of spiritual inspiration on the life of St. Joseph. The Novena will begin Wednesday evening, March 9th and continue each evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Church and culminate on Friday, March 18th, with a Solemn Vigil Mass, at 7:00 p.m.
The St. Joseph Altar, Table and Dinner
Following the Mass in the Church on March 18th, all are invited to the St. Joseph Altar, Table and Dinner to be held in Msgr. Walsh Hall. A meal will be served with the traditional St. Joseph pasta along with other Italian cuisine, including the St. Joseph Zeppole (pastry). There is no cost for the dinner. A free will offering will be accepted. All are welcome to attend! Please let us know how many people will be attending the dinner on March 18th.
Unless otherwise noted, all weekday Masses will be held in the Parish Center Chapel
Saturday, March 5 5:30 PM Afflitto Family Sunday, March 6 7:30 AM Elisa Peron † 9:00 AM Members of the Rosary Society 10:30 AM Mary M. Mauro † 12:00 PM Charles Majkrzak † Monday, March 7 7:30 AM The Page Family 12:10 PM Anthony and Genevieve
Blaskewicz † Tuesday, March 8 7:30 AM Mary Flammer † 12:10 PM James Hamilton † Wednesday, March 9 7:30 AM Dennis Deehan † 12:10 PM Connie Giambarberi † Thursday, March 10 7:30 AM Frieda Frerichs † 12:10 PM Joseph M. Pepitone † Friday, March 11 7:30 AM Patricia Scalingi † 12:10 PM Pamela Scarlata † Saturday, March 12 8:30 AM Angela Manghisi † 5:30 PM Nick Roessner † 7:00 PM St. Joseph Novena Sunday, March 13 7:30 AM Deceased Members of the
Andriola Family 9:00 AM Agnes Acerra † 10:30 AM Paul Contey † 12:00 PM Joesph Martino †
Hosts for each Mass have been donated by the Rosary Society
Sanctuary Lamp donated in Memory of Alice Harrison †
Chapel Lamp donated in Memory of Anna Marie Bernardo (2nd Anniversary) †
RCIA Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should call the Religious Education office (973-667-8239) or see Fr. Trinidad for information.
Weekly Mass Schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all weekday Masses will be held in the Parish Center Chapel
Saturday, March 15 5:30 PM Dan Rush † (7th Anniversary) Sunday, March 17 7:30 AM People of the Parish 9:00 AM Dong Tran † 10:30 AM Ralph Castellano † 12:00 PM Patricia Kyzima † Monday, March 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Tuesday, March 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Wednesday, March 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Thursday, March 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Friday, March 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Saturday, March 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Sunday, March 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM
Holy Father's Prayer Intention We pray that families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. We also pray that those Christians who, on account of their faith,
are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.
2017 Mass Book Open! The 2017 Mass Book is now open if you wish to
book your Mass intentions.
Launch of International Pilgrim Virgin Statue begins at Our Lady's Blue Army
Shrine, Washington, NJ The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, carved by famed sculptor Jose Thedim, Portugal, according to Sr. Lucia's description of Our Lady of Fatima, will grace the World Apostolate of Fatima Blue Army Shrine on Sun., 3/20 - Mon., 3/21. Join us as we welcome Our Lady. Place your prayers and petitions before her. 3/20: 10:30 am Welcome Procession; 11-12 N. Holy Hour; Confessions/Rosary 12:00 Mass/Consecration; 1:00 pm. Guest speakers Fr. Andrew Apostoli, and P. Sabat, IPV Custodian; Brown Scapular Enrollment. 3/21: 10:30 am - Ven. of Statue; 11-12:00 N. Holy Hour; 11:30 Confessions/Rosary; 12:00 N. Holy Mass and Consecration; 1:00 pm. Fr. Andrew Apostoli; Procession and blessing. Info: 908-689-1700, EX.210
Good Friday Cross Walk The Nutley Clergy Fellowship invites the community to join them for a Cross Walk on Good Friday, March 25 at 12 noon starting in front of Nutley High School. Prayers for peace, healing, safety, compassion, and justice will be offered in front of locations like Town Hall, Nutley Family Service Bureau, and Nutley Police and Fire Departments. Participants of all ages can join for all or part of the walk and are invited to bring a cross of any size to carry as a Christian witness. This is a very appropriate family faith activity on this holy day. Those with difficulty walking can meet the procession in the Town Hall area at 1:00. May this be a fitting remembrance of Jesus’ cross walk of sacrifice and love for all the world.
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Religious Education News
This Sunday, March 6, 2016, we will be doing something a little different for the 8th Grade students. Instead of attending class on Sunday morning or Tuesday night, all 8th Graders will meet in Walsh Hall from 5-7:30 pm for a Faith Night. This Faith Night will give them an opportunity to engage in their faith in a different way and will allow them to begin learning how to live out their faith.
Upcoming Dates: Today - Religious Education Class & 8th Grade Faith Night 5-7:30pm Tuesday, March 8 - Religious Education Class Sunday, March 13 - Religious Education Class Tuesday, March 15 - Religious Education Class Sunday, March 20 - Religious Education Class Tuesday, March 22 - Religious Education Class
Join us for our next Family Gathering Event on Sunday, March 13 after the 10:30 AM Mass. Our theme will be March of the Penguins... We will have Penguin crafts and cupcakes as we learn more about these awesome creatures.
A Season of Mercy! Saint Joseph’s
“Father of Mercy” Novena!
Wednesday March 9th through Friday March 18th, 7:00 PM in Church.
Please see the cover for more details.
Mercy Reconciliation Service
Tuesday, March 22nd, in Church at 7:00 PM.
Make peace with yourself, your neighbor and God!
Divine Mercy Triduum!
The Divine Mercy Novena on Thursday March 31st & Friday April 1st at 7:00pm in Church. Saturday April 2nd during the 5:30 PM Mass and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday April 3rd with a 3:00 PM
Mass in the Church followed by a celebratory feast in Monsignor Walsh Hall!
Join the NEW St. Mary's
Young Adult Contemporary Choir
Who: High School and College age students What: Contemporary Catholic music When: 4 times over the next several months • Palm Sunday, March 20th 12 NOON liturgy • Easter Sunday, March 27th 12 NOON liturgy • Sunday, May 15th 12 NOON liturgy • Saturday, May 21st 3 PM liturgy *
Mother Seton Regional High School One Valley Rd., Clark, NJ 07066
732-382-1952 Website: www.motherseton.org
Saturday Enrichment Program March 5, 12, 19 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Designed for girls in grades 6, 7 and 8 Visit our website for information/registration
2016 Lenten Regulations The days of both Fast and Abstinence during the season of Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On a day of Fast, only one full meal and two smaller meals (the smaller meals may not exceed the main meal in quantity) are permitted. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. All other Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence 'substantially’ or as a whole is a serious obligation. The Paschal Precept (or Easter duty, the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year) is to be completed before the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 22nd.
Knights of Columbus Membership The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #2346 always welcomes new members to join. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s fraternal organization dedicated to upholding its four key principles: charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Those who are interested in more information should call the Council at (973) 667-0104 or email [email protected]. Meetings are held the 2nd and 3rd Mondays at 7:30 PM. The Knights of Columbus Hall is also available for rental; please call with any inquires. The Hall is a great space for repasts, anniversaries and baby/bridal showers!
Good Shepherd Academy celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Good Shepherd Academy starts off Catholic Schools Week 2016 with a flash…mob that is! Students from grades 2 through 8 broke out into unexpected song and dance at the opening school Mass at Holy Family Church. Marcelius Figueroa played “Ode to Joy” on the violin and Brianna Santos, soloist, filled the church with beautiful sound and joy. It was a great opening to the week long celebration of Catholic education. Monday brought the students together for our monthly Anti-Bullying Assembly. Prayers, pledges and student presentations made for an inspiring afternoon. Tuesday was a day to celebrate GSA PRIDE. The students participated in our traditional Blue & Gold Spirit Day. Competitive games were held and big fun was had by all. Wednesday was the day we welcomed our “Grandfriends” recognizing the importance of our heritage, our community, and relationships across generations. Our guests and the students enjoyed a continental breakfast, craft, tours of the building, and entertainment provided by the students. Thursday was an extraordinary day for our students. Our 7th and 8th grade boys and girls varsity teams played basketball against a team of special needs students from the Phoenix Center in Nutley. Our students showed compassion, empathy, support, good sportsmanship and complete joy at this event. That afternoon our academics were put to the test with our K-3 Spelling Bee and 4-8 Academic Bowl. Friday, TGIF…..Teacher/Principal Appreciation Day began with a wonderful breakfast for the faculty. The students assembled to recognize and give tribute to their teachers. Through the generosity of the HSA, the teachers also enjoyed a wonderful luncheon.
Rosary Society Meeting
The next meeting of St. Mary's Rosary Society will be on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the school hall. All women of the parish are invited to attend; light refreshments will be served.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Meeting
Monday, March 7th Parish Center at 5 PM
St. Patrick and St. Joseph Celebration
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"God awaits us with open arms; we need only take a step toward him like the Prodigal Son. But if, weak as we are, we don’t have the strength to take that step, just the desire to take it is enough.”
The Name of God is Mercy - Pope Francis
The fourth Sunday of lent is known as “Laetare” Sunday because the opening prayer begins “Laetare Jerusalem.” (Rejoice Jerusalem) As on Gaudete Sunday (Gaudete also means rejoice) the church reminds us that we are halfway through the season and calls us to press forward.
This week the Cycle A readings will again be proclaimed at the 12 NOON liturgy. These readings are recommended for masses where the catechumens, those who are seeking full communion in the church attend. (To learn more about this go to http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults/)
The prelude “Enter the Journey” (#651) will be sung at the 12 NOON liturgy on each of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays in lent. It is an affirmation of our support of the catechumens and their journey to initiation in the sacraments of the church at the Easter vigil.
The gospel is the story of the man born blind. The irony of its ending contains an important lesson: The blind man regains his sight and believes while religious leaders refuse to believe and are left in the dark. Our offertory song, “Open My Eyes Lord” (#391) directly relates to this gospel. It was chosen as a prayer that our eyes, ears, hearts and minds be open to the presence of God.
The gospel for Cycle C is the story of the Prodigal Son. In addition to the quote at the beginning of this article, Pope Francis makes two interesting observations about this gospel. The first pertains to the son’s primary motivation, which is his physical hunger. The second is the response of the father who on catching sight of the son “was filled with compassion (and)…ran to the son, embraced him and kissed him. The Holy Father uses this and other parables to describe a God who is overjoyed when we accept His love and mercy.
If you come attend the 5:30 or 9 AM liturgy you will be in for a musical treat. Our cantor John Luland will be singing and playing “My Son Has Gone Away.” This song, written by Bob Dufford, SJ (the composer of Be Not Afraid) is a most beautiful and haunting rendition that describes the sadness of the father prior to the Son’s return. In the song, the father sings interchangeably to his son and “Jerusalem” which Jesus used as a metaphor for the people of God. For me this song extends beyond the relationship between a father and son to include all the broken and strained relationships in our lives.
At your musical service,
P.S.: Please take a purple sheet from the doors of the church to see song selections that are not in the hymnal. These articles are posted on the parish website on the Tuesday prior to mass. I invite you to consider using them as well as some of the other links in your preparation for liturgy. You can them by visiting the parish website at www.stmarysnutley.org and clicking on “Liturgical Notes.”
This Week’s Words of Mercy: "Forgiveness is the essence of the love which can understand mistakes and mend them. How miserable we would be if God did not forgive us! Within the family we learn how to forgive, because we are certain that we are understood and supported, whatever the mistakes we make." -Pope Francis
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A Time of War and Peace… We pray that our troops serving our country may be protected by the Holy Spirit, especially for Patrick Connors, Evan Keating, Collin Keating, Mark Nostro, David Nostro, Douglas Reiman, John Thompson and James Zaremba.
A Time to Heal… For all those who are sick or suffering, and all those listed on our
webpage at http://stmarysnutley.org/PrayerPage.shtml, especially John Casale, Jr. and Ron Reposh
A Time to Die… For all those who have entered into eternal life, especially
Lawrence Marino, Jr. † and Nancy Gattuso † A Time to Love…
For all those entering into the Faith through Baptism, especially: Cristiano Anthony Evaristo, Samantha Quinn Gumeny, Joseph
Raines and Julian Joseph Torres
Confessions Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15 or by appointment
Novenas • Miraculous Medal: Mon., 12:00 PM before Mass • Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Weds., 7:00 PM • Devotion to the Divine Mercy: Fri., 7:00 PM in chapel • First Friday Mass: 1st Friday of Month, 7:00 PM in the Church
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should call the Religious Education office (973-667-8239).
Baptisms Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 PM. Please call at least a month in advance to make arrangements. Baptismal prep classes will now be held on Saturday, the week before Baptisms (the second Sunday of the month), at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center
Parish Membership Parishioners should register and should inform the Parish Center when moving from the parish.
Good Shepherd Academy (973-667-2049; www.gsanutley.org) Our Catholic grade school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark
Religious Vocations If you think you may have a vocation, speak to one of our priests, or call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (973-497-4366).
Care of the Sick Communion will be brought to any parishioner confined to home, upon request; those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years, should request the Anointing of the Sick. Urgent calls will be attended immediately.
Marriage Contact a priest to make arrangements. The Bishops have directed that the normal preparation time is a year or more.
St. Mary’s Church is served by: Rev. Richard Berbary, Pastor
Rev. Thomas Nicastro, Parochial Vicar Rev. Trinidad Cuevas, Parochial Vicar
Anthony G. Armando, DRE/Youth Minister, 973-667-8239
Parish Collections: The February 28th collection was $10,360.00. We thank you for your generous donations!
To Everything there is a season and a time for every purpose…
A Time of War and Peace… We pray that our troops serving our country may be protected by the Holy Spirit, know the prayers of a grateful nation, and be brought home safely to their families. We pray especially for Patrick Connors, Collin Keating, Mark Nostro, Douglas Reiman and James Zaremba.
A Time to Heal… For all those who are sick or suffering especially all those listed on
our webpage at http://stmarysnutley.org/PrayerPage.shtml.
A Time to Die… For all those who have entered into eternal life this Easter season
especially Filomena Siculietano † and Patricia E. Riggin †
A Time to Seek… For all seminarians on the road to priesthood, especially: Diego
Navarro
A Time to Love… For all those entering into the Sacrament of Marriage, especially:
Stephanie Petine and Jonathan Stickles, Jennifer Boyko and Zachary McGinniss, Nicole Chakowski and Salvatore Tolve
A Time to be Born… For all those entering into the Faith through Baptism, especially: Savannah Elizabeth Aiello, Ashley Soccol, Logan Rodriques and
