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The Sunday Steward The weekly parish bulletin for The Church of Saint Ann
1253 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 and the Saint Michael Church, Trenton, NJ
JUNE 18, 2017 - CORPUS CHRISTI
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SUN., June 18
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI Vincenzo Lubrano by Loving Family Elaine Elenewski by Walter and Pat Wenczel
People of the Parish James Russo by Wife and Children
Joseph Colavita, Jr. by Wife and Children Giuseppe and Maria Portello by Diana Portello
William Metzger by Wife Patricia and Family Daniel DiDonato by Josephine DiDonato
ST. MICHAEL 8:45 AM
10:00 AM
Clarence R. Brown, Jr. by Wife Victoria and Children Art Gompper by George and Jean Krisak
MON., June 19 8:00 AM
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
TUE., June 20 8:00 AM
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
WED., June 21
8:00 AM
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA Mary Gadde by People of the Parish Robert Smithers by Ann Weiser
THURS., June 22 8:00 AM
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
FRI., June 23 8:00 AM
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
Dean A. Papa by People of the Parish
SAT., June 24 8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Courtney A. Sage by People of the Parish Fernando Nini by Esterina Toto and Family
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
SUN., June 25 7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
Jimmy and Emma Bossio by Sandra, Alyssa, and Michael Ciccone Nicola Ciccone by David and Theresa Krisak
Winfred Siber by Gertrud Siber Mario and Libera Tamasi by Sandy and Maria Procaccini
People of the Parish Walter Duke - 6th Anniversary by Patricia Metzger and Family
FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
ST. MICHAEL 8:45 AM
10:00 AM
George Krisak by Rudy, Kathy, and Mary Zsolway Phillips Gilbert Gay, Jr. by Manuel and Cynthia Montes
JUNE 18, 2017 - CORPUS CHRISTI DAILY LITURGY
for the Week of June 18, 2017 A Letter From Fr. Gerard
Today’s Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
(Corpus Christi) began in a quiet Belgian convent in the thirteenth
century with the vision of a holy nun, St. Juliana. In her vision, she
saw the moon, full and bright. It was glorious, except that one part
of its disk was in shadow.
The meaning of the vision was then revealed to her: the moon
represented the liturgical year; the shadow, a missing feast in honor
of the Blessed Sacrament. Juliana spoke to her confessor about what
she had seen. Amazingly, within thirty-five years, Pope Urban IV
had established the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ, in
the Church’s universal calendar. Hundreds of years later, in 1849,
Pope Pius IX added the Feast of the Precious Blood celebrated on
July 1st. Following the Second Vatican Council, the two liturgies
become one solemnity in honor of the Most Holy Body and Blood of
Christ.
Corpus Christi is one of the most Catholic of days, an expression of
our faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
And yet, this celebration is also outward looking, carrying the liturgy
out of the church and into the streets. We come together in all our
diversity and we celebrate our unity.
Following the second reading in the Mass for the Solemnity of the
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ comes an optional sequence,
Lauda Sion, traditionally attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas. The
sequence is both a song of praise and an instruction on the real
presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Let us listen to the words of the
shorter form of the sequence:
Lo! The angel’s food is given
To the pilgrim who has striven;
See the children’s bread from heaven,
which on dogs may not be spent.
Truth the ancient types fulfilling,
Isaac bound, a victim willing,
Paschal lamb, its lifeblood spilling,
manna to the fathers sent.
Very bread, good shepherd, tend us,
Jesu, of your love befriend us,
You refresh us, you defend us,
Your eternal goodness send us
In the land of life to see.
You who all things can and know,
Who on earth such food bestow,
Grant us with your saints, though lowest,
Where the heavenly feast you show,
Fellow heirs and guests to be. Amen. Alleluia.
As we celebrate this great feast of faith, let us worship what
St. Thomas Aquinas did not hesitate to call, “the greatest miracle
that Christ ever worked on earth…My Body…My Blood”.
Before the greatness of this mystery, let us exclaim with St.
Augustine, “O sacrament of devotion! O Sign of unity! O Bond
of charity!” Let us also repeat St. Thomas Aquinas’ prayer of
devotion in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament: “O Sacrament
most holy! O Sacrament Divine! All praise and all thanksgiving
be every moment Thine!”
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SUNDAY, June 18, 2017 CORPUS CHRISTI Happy Father ’s Day!
● 12:30 Mass Band Rehearsal 11:00 AM - Sister Thea Bowman Music Room
● Baptisms 2:00 PM - Church
MONDAY, June 19, 2017
● Miraculous Medal Novena 1:30 PM - Chapel ● Rosary-Altar Society Executive Board Meeting
7:00 PM - American Martyrs Room
TUESDAY, June 20, 2017
● Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM - Chapel ● Divine Mercy Holy Hour 3:00 PM - Chapel
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2017
Baptism Congratulations This weekend we welcome into our church
through Baptism:
Tyler Jackson Bove Dylan Joseph Casey Adeline Joy Daniel
Aurora Gabrielle Houston Lucas Algis Solano
Take a Look at . . . The Back of the Bulletin
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THURSDAY, June 22, 2017
● Saint Ann Novena 7:30 PM - (Saint Michael Church)
● Saint Jude Novena 8:00 PM - (Saint Michael Church)
FRIDAY, June 23, 2017
SATURDAY, June 24, 2017
● Reconciliation 4:00 PM - Church ● Sunday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM - Church ● Anchor House Speaker 5:00 PM Mass - Church
SUNDAY, June 25, 2017
● Anchor House Speaker at all Masses - Church ● 12:30 Mass Band Rehearsal 11:00 AM - Sister Thea
Bowman Music Room ● Centering Prayer 7:00 PM - Spiritual Direction Room
Saint Ann School is looking for a Part Time School Technical Support Specialist
Duties will include assisting the School Technology Director with the administration and maintenance of the school computing environment, provide help desk support, provide desk side support, and perform other duties as assigned. The Saint Ann School technical environment includes Windows 2012 Sever, devices running Windows 7 to 10, Android, Chromium, Google Apps for Education, projection devices, Smart TV’s, and Smartboards. Experience or a degree in an educational technical field or in a related area is helpful. Candidate should have knowledge of technical concepts, practices, and procedures.
If interested please EMAIL your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to [email protected]. No phone inquiries, please!
SAVE THE DATE
Saint Ann Novena July 18—26, 2017
JUNE 18, 2017 - CORPUS CHRISTI
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
NEW
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SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Weekend of June 10/11 2017 WRAP YOUR GIFT . . . USE YOUR ENVELOPES
Weekly Offering for the Church of Saint Ann
Number of Registered Households
Number Using Envelopes Last Week
Sunday Collection
Electronic Funds
Total Contributions *Note: electronic contributions are received twice a month.
Weekly Offering for Saint Michael Church
Novena
Total
2,952
385
$11,806.00
*11,611.00
$23,417.00
$1,118.00
__245.00
$1,363.00
JUNE 18, 2017 - CORPUS CHRISTI
We Pray for the Sick Doris Goulding
Barbara Cammarata Migel Trusti
Mary Schiavone Rosalia Palla
Pat Moran Gertrude Belotti
Margaret Mary Riether Jonathan Philip Cino
John E. Clancy ΙΙΙ
and all parishioners who are sick and homebound.
Note: If you would like a family member or friend prayed for, please call Sister Pat.
Parish Business Manager The Church of Saint Ann Parish in Lawrenceville is seeking an energetic manager with proven leadership skills to oversee all aspects of business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial administration, human resources, supervising administrative staff and buildings and grounds. Responsibilities will also include strategic planning, budgeting, financial analysis, technology and communications, legal matters, vendor management and stewardship. This individual will also serve as a resource for the parish Financial Council and St. Ann School Board.
Job Qualifications Candidates must have excellent problem solving, communica-tion and interpersonal skills.
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting with a minimum of at least five years previous managerial experience. Church management experience is a plus.
The Church of Saint Ann is an equal opportunity employer. Interested parties should submit a résumé along with salary requirements to:
Angela Gitto Associate Director of Human Resources
Diocese of Trenton P. O. Box 5147, Trenton, NJ 08638-0147
OR Fax: (609)-406-7450 OR E-mail: [email protected]
(No phone calls will be accepted)
Saint Ann Sanctuary Candle
Carol D. Jennen Requested by
Mary and Vito Pulito
WEEK OF JUNE 18, 2017
Parish Mission Statement
The Church of Saint Ann in Lawrenceville is a
Roman Catholic family of faith, built on the inspiration of
past generations, to serve the community
by loving God and our neighbor.
We strengthen faith, celebrate the sacraments,
provide for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy,
educate across the lifespan, heal the spiritually broken,
and respect the dignity of human life.
We live the Gospel and seek Christ in all people.
Saint Ann Icon Candle
Giovannina Cifelli-Ruberto Requested by
Daughter Gina Lieggi and Family
Remembrance in Your Will A remembrance for your parish in your will is a wonderful way to provide for the future
well-being of your parish community. Thank you for considering this very special way of sharing
with your parish family.
Saint Michael Sanctuary Candle
Michael Saia Requested by
Daughter, Mary Frances
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JUNE 18, 2017 - CORPUS CHRISTI
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Youth Ministry SUMMER EVENTS
Homefront Camp Mercer Lunch Program
We need to assemble Lunch Teams to prep and serve lunches for 90 children and staff. Our day is Monday, beginning June 26th through August 20th in the morning from 10 am – 12noon.
Evangelization Conference
June 24that St. David the King Church. 9 am commencing with 4 pm mass. All are welcome. $15 registration fee.
Last Call for Summer Camp
For Campers and Teen Leaders July 31-August 4, 2017 Payments due by July 15, 2017 Sign up to be a Teen Leader or Helper. It is a fun week and you will earn service hours! Call MaryAnn Raccosta (609) 538-8756
Adult Volunteer Teams for Youth Ministry
We want to build our Parish youth ministry and coordinate with our cohort parishes. If any adult wishes to become more involved, please contact me.
Contact information for Youth Ministry Events: MaryAnn Raccosta (609) 538-8756 or [email protected].
Centering Prayer All are welcome to this silent prayer practice in which we experience God's presence within us. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship....a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ. Join us at any time, on any date you can.
EVENING Centering Prayer: This group meets twice a month, usually the 2nd and the 4th Sundays at 7 PM on the second floor in the room to the left of the stairs, in the Spiritual Direction Room. We will meet on the following dates in 2017: 6/25; 7/9 and 7/30; 8/13 and 8/27; 9/10 and 9/24; 10/8 and 10/22; 11/5 and 11/19; 12/3 and 12/17.
Any questions, please call Patty Creech at 1 (908) 500-7089 or at [email protected].
CYO Volunteer Director Needed
We are looking for a volunteer (or volunteers) to coordinator and oversee our parish youth sports program (CYO, Catholic Youth Organization), namely CYO basketball in the fall/winter season and soccer/track in the spring season.
The purpose of the CYO Program is to provide an enjoyable, instructive and positive sporting environment where participants can learn the fundamentals of a sport, teamwork, and other life skills consistent with our Christian faith. CYO plays a competitive schedule against other Catholic parishes in Mercer County. The parish provides the support and resources for the smooth running of the program.
We are hoping to get a person (or persons) in place as soon as possible. Those interested should contact Gary Maccaroni at 609-882-6491, or at [email protected].
A Special Thank You to Our Leaving CYO Director
A special thank you to Keith Owes. After 5 years of service, Keith has decided to give someone else the opportunity to share their gifts. We are very grateful for all Keith has done to organize and run a very successful CYO Program, especially his love for sports, and his care and dedication to the children and families who participated.
Rosary Altar Society Chairs and co-chairs of committees and officers are invited to the next executive board meeting on June 19th at 7pm (Monday) in the FDC. We will be about one hour. Thanks so much!
Please contact Nicky if you cannot make the meeting, (609) 406-0450 or [email protected]. Have a blessed summer!
Thank you! BREAD MINSITRY A BIG Thank You to all those who diligently help feed the hungry weekly through our Bread Ministry! We could use more Tuesday AM volunteers. Join us!
NEW
Are you an Adult seeking the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) provides an atmosphere of
prayer, support, and sharing on the journey toward initiation for those seeking
membership in full communion with the Catholic Church. We have begun to meet
with new inquirers. For more information, contact Mary Malley at (609) 896-8193.
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Parish Office: Fax:
Parish Website:
609-882-6491 609-882-4366 www.churchofsaintann.net
Saint Ann School School Fax:
School Website:
609-882-8077 609-882-0327 www.st-ann-school.org
Religious Education Office:
609-882-1212
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) RCIA is the process by which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church. This includes receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call the parish office for information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (Registration now open until September 1, 2017) Parish Religious Education Program meets during the school year for Children K-8: Sundays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM or Mondays 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Family Generations of Faith meets once a month. Sacrament Preparation for First Holy Communion is 2nd Grade and for Confirmation it is 7th and 8th Grades. Phone: (609) 882-1212 - Office located on the second floor of Saint Ann School.
SAINT ANN SCHOOL 34 Rossa Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Saint Ann School has provided quality elementary school education for over forty years. It also sponsors extended day and afterschool programs. The preschool program serves children aged three to four years. Phone (609) 882-8077 Fax (609) 882-0327
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Located in the Faith Development Center. (Entrance behind Church/opposite Saint Ann School.) Parish Office Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM; and by appointment. Call anytime in the case of an emergency.
PARISH BULLETIN Information for the bulletin needs to be received at the Parish Office by 3:00 PM on Friday of the preceding week. E-mailing items for consideration to [email protected] is preferred. Thank you!
MASS TIMES Sunday Eucharist: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, and 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM Saint Michael Church: 8:45 AM (English); 10:00 AM (Slovak); 12:30 PM (Korean)
Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday at 8:00 AM; Morning Prayer/Communion Service: Monday and Friday at 7:00 AM
PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard F. Lynch, O.SS.T., Pastor (609) 882-6491, ext. 112 Mr. Gary Maccaroni, Pastoral Associate (609) 882-6491, ext. 116 Rev. Msgr. Casimir Ladzinski, Weekend Assistant Sr. Pat McGinley, SSJ, Pastoral Associate (609) 882-6491, ext. 115 Rev. Peter Bujdos, Weekend Assistant Mr. James Scott, Deacon
JUNE 18, 2017 - CORPUS CHRISTI
Faith Direct
Did you know that June 21 - the first day of summer - is National eGiving Day? Saint Ann can take particular joy in this celebration, as the response to eGiving in our church has been wonderful.
To build on this success, I am setting a National eGiving Day Challenge. My goal is for Saint Ann families to put envelopes on a permanent summer vacation and make the switch to eGiving. This is especially important in the summer months, when many families may be out of town some weekends and Saint Ann does not receive their envelopes. It’s easy for people to forget to catch up once they’re back, and our weekly offertory can fluctuate as a result – making it harder to predict how much we will have to sustain our year-round ministries.
The more families who welcome the beginning of summer by taking this National eGiving Day Challenge, the more consistency and predictable our offertory will be month after month – and this will help us do even more to spread Christ’s love throughout the community.
Being part of this challenge is simple: Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ709, or by calling Vito Pulito at (609) 882-6491, ext.119 who will personally assist you in signing up.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family with your time and talents as well as treasure!
God Bless You, Fr. Gerard F. Lynch, O.SS.T.
