The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Vincent de Paul 250 Bebout Avenue Stirling, New Jersey 07980 Phone: (908) 647-0118 Fax: (908) 647-5992 Parish Office—908-647-0118 In an emergency call 973-222-0720 Parish website: stvincentschurch.org Parish email: [email protected]PASTORAL STAFF Fr. A. Richard Carton, Pastor [email protected]Fr. William (Bill) Mooney Weekend Assistant Elena Bird Zolnick Director of Sacred Music 907-953-0128 [email protected]Vincent G. Clarke, Organist 908-647-4926 Sr. Krystyna Dziadkowiec Pastoral Associate [email protected]Sr. Elsa Jeronimo, C.S.JB. Director of Social Outreach [email protected]Deirdre Nemeth Director of Religious Formation 908-647-0421 [email protected]Amilee Beer Youth/Confirmation Coordinator 908-295-8104 [email protected]Peter O’Neill, Deacon 908-647-7258 [email protected]Parish Trustees Alan Tangreti and Timothy Wallisch PARISH OFFICE STAFF Vera Castagna Parish Secretary Maria DeLuca Religious Formation Secretary Teri Kesselmeyer Technology and Communications Mary Woods Parish Finance Coordinator We are a Catholic community rooted in the Eucharist and committed to the poor. Sunday Mass Schedule (Vigil Mass) Saturday —5:00PM Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM and 6:00PM Confession: Saturday at 4PM or other days by appointment. Weekday Mass Schedule 8:30AM Monday - Saturday “It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do so without the Holy Mass.” St. Padre Pio May our Heavenly Mother intercede for all Mothers on this Mother’s Day and every day.
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The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Vincent de Paul 250 Bebout Avenue
Stirling, New Jersey 07980 Phone: (908) 647-0118 Fax: (908) 647-5992
SUNDAY COLLECTION REPORT MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY May 15th
Saint Isidore 8:30AM Dominic Carton Beverly Guldner
TUESDAY May 16th 8:30AM The Ng Family (Living) Peggyann Tuma Joel Rendor WEDNESDAY May 17th 8:30AM Mario J. Lamia Peggyann Tuma David “Duke” Dorsi
THURSDAY May 18th Saint John I, Pope and Martyr
8:30AM Henry Schlegel (Living) Patricia Buziak Linda Finnegan FRIDAY May 19th 8:30AM John Rohal (Living)
John Doolin Ruth Ann Rahe
SATURDAY May 20th Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest 8:30 AM James McManus Marieanne Spath John DeLuca
Sixth Sunday of Easter
5:00PM (Vigil) Frances Brooks Anne King Paul Scanlon SUNDAY May 21st 8:30AM John McMonagle Mary and Tom Mackin Maria and Rocco Travisano 10:30AM Thomas Walsh Walter MacDuff Mary and John Fitzgerald 6:00PM Jack Stack Vittorio Tripoli Deceased members of the Sheedy Family
The weekend of May 6th and 7th Total amount in envelopes: $7,333 Loose: $2,316 Online Parish Pay: $3,336 Total Offered: $12,985 Diocesan Assessment: $2,408
“It is not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” St. Teresa of Calcutta
MARIAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
The Diocese of Paterson is hosting the 2017 Pilgrimage this October. The trip takes place on Saturday, October 21st and will provide you the opportunity to join parishioners throughout the diocese in a prayer-filled day that includes Mass, Confession, Rosary, Divine Mercy and Catechetical presentations. Please contact Vera at t h e P a r i s h H o u s e 9 0 8 - 6 4 7 - 0 1 1 8 /[email protected] to sign up for this important spiritual opportunity to join the faithful from our diocese as one body in the largest Church in North America to pray together and enhance your faith. Sign up early to ensure a seat on the bus. The one day pilgrimage is $49 which includes transportation. There is also an overnight option.
MESSAGE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA—MAY 13, 1917 May 13th and 14th Page Three
As previously written about here, this weekend the observance of the 100th Anniversary of the Marian Apparitions in Fatima, Portugal are being celebrated. An account of the First Apparition on May 13, 1917 is given by Lucia, one of the three children. This is her account, the words of the Blessed Mother are in bold: We began to go down the slope driving the sheep towards the road. When we were half-way down, near a holm oak there [the large tree which today is encircled with an iron fence], we saw another flash of lightning, and after a few steps we saw on a holm oak [a small one lower on the hillside] a lady dressed in white, shining brighter than the sun, giving out rays of clear and intense light, just like a crystal goblet full of pure water when the fiery sun passes through it. We stopped astounded by the Apparition. We were so near that we were in the light that encircled her, or which she radiated, perhaps a meter and a half away [4-5 feet]. Please don't be afraid of me, I'm not going to harm you. Lucia asked, "Where are you from?" I come from heaven. "And what do you want of me?" I want you to return here on the thirteenth of each month for the next six months, and at the very same hour. Later I shall tell you who I am, and what it is that I most desire. And I shall return here yet a seventh time. "And shall I go to heaven?" Yes, you will. "And Jacinta?" She will go too. "And Francisco?" Francisco, too, my dear, but he will first have many Rosaries to say. "Is Maria Neves in heaven?" Yes, she is. "And Amelia?" She is in purgatory. Will you offer yourselves to God, and bear all the sufferings He sends you? In atonement for all the sins that offend Him? And for the conversion of sinners? "Oh, we will, we will!" Then you will have a great deal to suffer, but the grace of God will be with you and will strengthen you. Lucia relates that as the Lady pronounced these words, she opened her hands, and we were bathed in a heavenly light that appeared to come directly from her hands. The light's reality cut into our hearts and our souls, and we knew somehow that this light was God, and we could see ourselves embraced in it. By an interior impulse of grace we fell to our knees, repeating in our hearts: "Oh, Holy Trinity, we adore You. My God, my God, I love You in the Blessed Sacrament." The children remained kneeling in the flood of this wondrous light, until the Lady spoke again, mentioning the war in Europe, of which they had little or no knowledge. Say the Rosary every day, to bring peace to the world and an end to the war. After that she began to rise slowly in the direction of the east, until she disappeared in the immense distance. The light that encircles Her seemed to make a way amidst the stars, and that is why we sometimes said we had seen the heavens open. As you read this I am, God willing, in Fatima for the Papal Mass to celebrate the anniversary and the canonization of two of the seers, Jacinta and Francisco. On this auspicious occasion an Act of Consecration to the Blessed Mother is included in this bulletin and may be found on our website. Please pray this and offer yourself to Jesus through Mary, include as many others in the Act of Consecration that you can. Each diocese and parish throughout the world is participating in this Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Mother. The celebration of First Holy Communion was beautiful last Saturday. Forty of our children encountered Jesus in the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist for the first time in their lives. Surrounded by parents, godparents, grandparents, family and friends the children were so joy-filled and enthusiastic in their desire to encounter Jesus. Prayerful thanks to Deirdre Nemeth, the parish Director of Faith Formation for all the work she puts into the program, to Sr. Krystyna and Maria DeLuca who assist her so well. Also a word of thanks to the children’s catechists and classroom aides: Kacey Bedi, Jeannie Connell, Denise and John Esmerado, Elizabeth Girards, Kristen Hubert and Cathleen McMahon. Photos of First Communion are viewable on our website. On Sunday, twenty of the First Communicants participated in the beautiful devotion in honor of The Blessed Mother, the May Crowning. At the 10:30 AM Mass Matthew Connell (a 1st communicant), with his mom Jeannie, and his grandmother Marie Murray, carried and placed the crown on the image of the Blessed Mother as we invoked her intercession. For many years the crown, which is made of fresh flowers, has come from the artistry and handiwork of Trudi Seitel, who also creates the beautiful flowers on the baptismal font each Easter—such a gift of love for us. Thank God for the blessings we receive in such abundance. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. Peace, Fr. Richard
May 13th and 14th Page Four
Reborn through the waters of Baptism and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, we embrace:
Catrina Grace White daughter of Nicholas and Lauren
claimed now for the fullness of eternal life.
Join Fr. Richard for a deeper insight into the Scriptures
for Sunday Mass. Discussions are on-going every
Thursday at 2pm to 3:30 pm and repeated at 7:30pm to 9pm in the Pastoral Center Library.
We will not meet on Thursday, May 18th.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
First Reading: Acts 8:5‑8, 14‑17 Philip preaches to the people of Samaria, who accept his word after witnessing the miracles he performs. Peter and John pray that they will receive the Holy Spirit. Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15‑18 Christians are urged to remain steadfast in their allegiance to Christ, giving evidence always of gentleness and hope. Gospel: John 14:15‑21 In his words to the apostles at the Last Supper, Jesus promises to send them a comforter, a Paraclete, the Spirit of truth, who will be with them always.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Those who serve in the military: Nick Ragazzo, Stephen J. Campbell, Sean Milde, Frank Fasano, Marcia Fernandes, Richard Lister, Eric Leverone, Jay Donato, Frank Messina, Eileen Murphy, Peter Giovanni, John E. Siedler IV
Those who are ill: Lou Aroneo, Patrick Bergin, Joseph Rota, Joan Miller, Nelson Vitorino, Lynne Coombs, Lucy Bustillos, Paula Matchen, May Hill, Caitlin Shea, Bill Wallisch, Larry and Aileen Oster, Nanci Gamba, Elizabeth Early, Serenity Rose Apuzzo, Helen Munro, Mary Keller, and Eric Binner.
Those who have died to this world Rita Young
Requiescat in Pace
May all the faithful who have departed this world rest in your eternal peace. Amen
The votive candle before the statue of the Blessed Mother is
in memory of Irene Diane Gerdau
GETTING READY FOR SUNDAY
Shop Rite gift cards are available for purchase at the parish office. Please call or visit the office to purchase them. This is an easy and practical way to help support our parish. Thank you to those parishioners who support this fundraiser
throughout the year.
Our final Bridges Run to Newark will take place on Saturday, May 20th. Please consider donating the
needed supplies by visiting www.perfectpotluck.com
Coordinator: Pat Garcia Password: 2323 (Monetary donations are also accepted) Thank you to all who have supported the Bridges Outreach Ministry. Let us continue to share our resources with those most in need.
Our annual Women’s Retreat will take place on Friday, September 15th through Sunday September 17th at Saint Mary’s Abbey Retreat Center, Morristown. Choose this weekend to allow yourself to spend much needed time in deeper prayer and reflection. More details to follow.
SAVE THE DATE
PLAYGROUP MAY CROWNING Children attending Playgroup on Wednesday, May 24th will have a short ceremony crowning the Blessed Mother outside in the garden of Our Lady of Fatima. We will meet in the PreK room at 9:15am to 10am. The procession to Our Lady will begin at 10am. Please bring a flower for the Blessed Mother. All children are welcome! Your child may be the one chosen to crown Mary!
Sessions for students in all grades will offer skill building and hands-on camps in science, photography, instrumental music, musical theatre, football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis and volleyball. Visit www.ImmaculataHighSchool.org/Summer for more information, early-bird pricing, dates and online registration.
The most important person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built Notre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has bui lt
something more magnificent than any cathedral – a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body. The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creature; God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation. What on God’s good earth is more glorious than this; to be a mother? ~ Cardinal Mindszenty
Please support our Annual Life Ministries Baby Shower to assist unwed, homeless, pregnant women in the state of New Jersey through Good Counsel Homes. Please see the bulletin board or the flyer in the Life Kiosk in the vestibule of the church for a list of items which includes baby and Mom toiletries, diapers, bouncers, new clothes up to 18 months, strollers, gift cards and sleepwear for Mom.
Unwrapped new items can be brought to the Church Meeting Room up to and including Sunday, May 14th.
LIFE MINISTRIES BABY SHOWER A summer school program is being offered for children ages toddler through fourth grade. The Learning Center, to be held in the Pastoral Center, is directed by Maryann Pratola, a former St. Vincent de Paul
School Early Childhood teacher and administrator. The Center is an excellent way to prepare and bridge the academic gap that summer often creates. The program begins Monday, June 26th and ends on Friday, August 18th. The hours being offered are 7am till 6pm and are flexible depending on individual needs. Space is limited. For details call Maryann Pratola at 908-834-8205.
Just Us Kids Learning Center
LOSS OF A CHILD PRAYER SERVICE
The Bereavement Ministry of the Church of the Little Flower is offering the Loss of a Child Prayer Service on Sunday, May 21st at 2pm in the Little Flower Church in Berkeley Heights. A time of prayer and remembrance for anyone who has ever grieved the loss of a child for any reason (miscarriage, still birth, natural death, failed adoption, etc.) at any age either before or after birth. All are welcome. For questions, you may contact Mariana or Maria at [email protected] or call the rectory at 908-464-1585.
Cosette Joan Apuzzo Chiana Julietta Armenti-Zampella Courtney Amelia Armstrong
Kevin Matthew Badger Sara Nicole Barrientos Alexis Gianna Beechner Natasha Mariana Bird Daniel Joseph Blischok Carly Anne Bongiorno Evan James Bujnowski Tyler Francis Castens
James Pio Clemente Michael Matthew Coacher
James Ignatius Conant Glenda Beatrice DeFabio Patrick Bernard Dempsey Rebecca Anne Dickerson
Dean Jesus Farinhas Colleen Faith Farrell
Mary Margaret Anne Farrell Liam Francis Feeley
Gino Christopher Florio Michael Anthony Fornaro
Sophia Isabella Gallant Nicholas Michael Gamba Thomas Sebastian Garno
David Michael Gerdau Emma Jude Giordano Gianna Sofia Giovinco
Madelena Francis Goffredo Anthony Martin Guaman
Francesca Bernadette Infante-Meehan
Mia Josephine Kurzman Jaclyn Camilla LaTorre
Elaine Monica Limbo Davin Matthew Lui
Colleen Elizabeth McCabe James Patrick McKenna IV
Hannah Magdalene Murray Daniel Nieto
Anna Josephine Novello Kathleen Teresa O'Mullan
Julia Catherine Ozgar Phillip Philip Peacock Guy James Piserchia Emma Mary Quiroga John Anthony Ravalli John Dominic Rohal
Zachary Matthew Rossi Julianna Catherine Russotti
Kevin Joseph Ryan Eliza Patricia Schank John Casimir Seyda
Heather Monica Sherry Samantha Rose Soldan Natalia Cecilia Sosniak Nicholas John Spinelli
Michael Erasmus Sullivan Christopher Susoglu
Victoria Gianna Tartivita Anthony Michael Tomaro Lucas Salvador Vazquez
Vincent Christopher Viotto William Augustine Walto
Elizabeth Philomena Wood Michelle Teresa Zoppi
Congratulations to the newly confirmed teenagers of our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Mass celebrated by Bishop Serratelli last Wednesday.
Conferred on them were the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please keep them in your prayers that they may take these gifts seriously
and use them well in living out their lives in Christ.
