Saturday September 17 5:00 pm Amelia and Sabino Gaito and Sabino, Jr. and

Clifford Sprague

Sunday September 18

7:30 am Renee Farrell and Deceased Members of the

Capuano Family

9:00 am Joseph Leonett and Joyce Ruddick

11:30 am Allen Vohden and Peter Coviello

5:00 pm Perry Naylor and Phillip Sgroi

Monday September 19

8:00 am Maria Corasaniti and Dorothea Eaton

Tuesday September 20

8:00 am Deceased Members of the Capuano Family and

Gloria Zwick

Wednesday September 21

8:00 am Deceased Member of the Lagana Family and

Frank X. Deitrick

Thursday September 22

8:00 am Gloria Zwick

Friday September 23

8:00 am Paul J. Burke and Dorothea Eaton

Saturday September 24

8:00 am Loretta Scherzer and Mardom Rourke

5:00 pm Deceased Members of the Tomeo Family and

Lori Perillo McGowan

Sunday September 25

7:30 am Deceased Members of the Lagana Family and

Theodore Demetriou

9:00 am James Boler, Jody Chervenak and

Nicholas Marconi

11:00 am Luis Calero and James Tierney

5:00 pm Lenny Cagno and John Coyne

Weekly Memorials The Lamp burning before the Blessed Sacrament the week of

September 18th is in memory of Robert and Thomas Chiarello

given by Robin Chiarello.

The Candles on the altar the week of September 18th are in

memory of Fr. Ron Amandolre.

The Flowers on the altar the week of September 18th are in

memory of Frank, Robert and Hester Cook given by Donna Cook.

Hear our Prayers for those who are ill especially Robert

Astorino, Anthony LaFerrara, Anthony Cagno, Stanley Wisneski,

Rita Reardon, Neiko Pagaling, Judy Latalladi, Msgr. Patrick

Brown, Deacon Maximo Paulino, Marlene Wisneski, Joan

Stecher, Bridget DeLoach, Cecilia Ivashko and for all our de-

ceased especially Rita Reardon.

Mass Schedule September 24th & 25th

Fr. Bob Saturday 5 pm

Sunday 11 am , Deacon Mark Homily

Sunday 5 pm, Deacon Mark Homily

Fr. Chris Sunday 7:30 am, Deacon Joe Homily

Sunday 9 am, Deacon Joe Homily

Reconciliation (Confession) September 24th

Fr. Bob Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016

First Reading: Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Amos denounces the selfish attitude of those who surround themselves with luxuries with no concern for others. He goes on to warn that because these people lacked interest in the state of their society, they would be the first to be exiled.

Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Paul tells Timothy to seek integrity, faith and love. Paul urges him to attain everlasting life by maintaining strong faith in Jesus and in God until Jesus returns.

Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Jesus tells of a rich man who feasted daily, while a beggar named Lazarus went hungry outside his gates. When both men died, Lazarus was taken to Abraham, but the rich man was in torment. When he begged for mercy, Abraham reminded him that Lazarus had lived in torment, while the rich man lived in selfish luxury. The man then asked if Lazarus could be sent to his brothers to warn them. But Abraham said if they had not heeded Moses or the prophets, they would ignore even the warning of one risen from the dead.

Parish Support-September 11th THIS WEEK’S OFFERING………………………………..$16,776

LAST YEAR’S OFFERING………………………………..$15,711

If you would like to include yourself or a family member on the

St. Patrick Parish prayer list for those who are ill, please contact

the parish office. Your prayer intention will remain on the parish

prayer list for three weeks unless otherwise requested.

BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made one month in advance by calling Deacon Joe Wisneski at 973-635-4976. Parents are

expected to attend an instructional session with a Baptism Team. Baptisms are celebrated at 12:30 pm Sundays.

RCIA-RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: The R.C.I.A. invites non-baptized persons and those baptized into another

faith to participate in a faith journey in preparation for becoming a Catholic. If you are interested in any aspect of R.C.I.A., please

email Deb at Dkuzma@st-pats.org or call her at the parish office at ext. 23.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Congratulations! In order that we can together plan for your big day, couples should notify the

Church and begin to prepare at least one year in advance of the date. Please email Fr. Bob at Fr.Bob@st-pats.org or call Fr. Bob at

the parish office ext. 22.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOME BOUND: If a family member or someone you know is recuperating from a hospital stay or is

homebound for any length of time and would like to receive Holy Communion, please let us know. It is a priority for the parish com-

munity to support and be present to those who cannot be with us for the celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like a priest or

deacon to visit a family member who is hospitalized, contact Peggy at Pgentile@st-pats.org or call her at the parish office ext. 25.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the parish office at 973-635-0625 to arrange for a priest.

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST: Children preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First

Eucharist begin preparation in first grade. To register, visit our website at www.st-pats.org or contact Ginny, vsalvatore@st-pats.org.

St. Patrick Church

Home Improvements

Many of us recall the TV sitcom Home Improvement staring Tim Allen who played the character of Tim Taylor, an accident prone host of a Detroit television program who raises a dysfunctional family. The show brought to light the trials of a man raising three mischievous boys with help from his domineering wife and genius neighbor. Like the character Tim who worked to bring improve-ments to his home, each year the parish strives to make improvements to the buildings and grounds in that keeping the facilit ies up to date is an important facet of parish life as it is common to overlook the fact that ongoing maintenance is a major part of overseeing a parish. There is an endless list of maintenance, repairs, and future projects that the parish has on a “to do list.” Like many of you who own houses and maintain the upkeep of a residence through landscaping, preventive maintenance, repairs, and an assortment of renovations, the complex of St. Patrick Church consists of a church building, multiple school buildings, parish center, gymnasium, parish office complex, and priest residence. It is believed that our Pre-K3 building, which was the original church of St. Patrick, is the oldest facility used by any school in the Diocese of Paterson. This past summer brought forth numerous jobs of upkeep to each build-ing so that all areas of the complex are clean and meet safety regulations. Last July the inside of the church was painted to give our worship area a clean, unspoiled look in that much dirt had accumu-lated in the past twenty years. The walls of the church, the narthex area, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the room of reconciliation, and the work sacristy were given a new coat of paint. Most of the work was done during weekdays so that nothing interfered with the weekend schedule of masses as well as summer weddings. In addition to painting the church, the stairs that lead to the balcony and the entire balcony area received new carpeting and floor fixtures. There was much work involved in this process in that all the pews in the balcony had to be removed and replaced. It has become noticeable to most that the new carpeting and flooring has lowered the level of noise from people walking up/down the stairs of the balcony. Additional painting was done in the main school building, which included the principal’s office, the secretarial office, the re-source room, a handful of furniture and shelves, as well as some classrooms in the Middle School. A big effort was made to clear hallways of clutter that accumulated throughout the past years. New desks were also added to a classroom in the Middle School. The old church which is now the home of our Pre-K3 class was also painted in its entirety, and redesigned for a more desirable environ-ment for children and faculty. New fire doors as well as security cameras were also installed throughout the school complex. Repairs were also made in the parish office complex which is located at 41 Oliver Street. This was a two year project that was initiated in the summer of 2015 and completed this summer. Upgrades included new carpeting to all offices and meeting rooms locat-ed on both floors of the building; a new floor fixture was installed in the kitchen, computer area, and stairways that lead to the lower level and second floor offices. The priest residence received a facelift in that the existing kitchen floor, which was ripped apart years ago received new flooring; and the guest restroom, which originated as a bathroom for a live-in housekeeper was refurbished as a restroom for visitors. As I look ahead, ongoing maintenance and repairs in the parish is a necessity as the facilities used by parishioners and stu-dents must be kept safe, clean, and secure. Much planning goes into maintenance so that work is done correctly and reoccurring problems do not develop. Presently there is great need to refurbish the intercom system in the school which is a major expense as well as modernize and freshen up the playground. To put forth a plan for continued maintenance, the finance council has encouraged me to take up an additional collection for buildings and grounds on the last Sunday of each month. I thank you for the ongoing sup-port and generosity given to St. Patrick Church with confidence that this additional revenue will be valuable to the upkeep of our build-ings and grounds. In Christ’s Love, Fr. Bob

Welcome New Parishioners

A warm St. Patrick welcome to those new to our parish espe-

cially Brian, Claire and Luke Alexitch, Peter, Bethany, Izzy, Luca,

Fina and Masso Gianusso and David, Mariana, Madeleine,

Theodore and Gwenyth Safer. We look forward to getting to

know you!

AROUND THE PARISH

Marriage

Congratulations to Julian Del Campo and Meaghan Brown united

in the Sacrament of Matrimony, Saturday, September 10, 2016.

May the Lord richly bless their union.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016

Eva’s Village-Drop Off this Weekend

Those who signed up to make chili-please bring your frozen chili

to the priest’s garage this Sunday. Our volunteers will transport

your donations to Paterson. Many Thanks!!

SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL

School is in! St. Patrick School students started the 2016-2017 academic year on Tuesday, September 6th. The stu-dents, parents and faculty joined together in the parish center to begin the year with a prayer service. Everyone is excited to be back! Our early childhood classes are hard at work on murals for Back to School Night. Intermediate and Middle School students are adjusting to changing classes and enjoying the new Chrome-books! We would like to welcome our faculty for the 2016-2017 school year: Mrs. Kathy Cannavina, Mrs. Jill Butkus, Ms. Ann Tournoux, Mrs. Debra Bruner, Dr. Janet Gibbs, Ms. Judy Rosa, Mrs. Peggy Tadros, Mrs. Patti Crane, Mrs. Heidi Schenone, Mrs. Susan Grant, Mrs. Nancy Block, Mrs. Maureen Pridham, Mrs. Tambria O’Shaughnessy, Mrs. Judy Almgren, Mrs. Lisa Davino, Mrs. Mariam Stone, Mrs. Deirdre McAuliffe, Mrs. Pat Pakonis, Fr. Bob Mitchell, Mrs. Sue Kassab, Mrs. Jenna Kebrdle, Mrs. Mary Thatcher, Mrs. Lisa Johnson, Dr. Christine Ross, Fr. Chris Bark-hausen, Dr. Debra Kuzma, Ms. Alexandria Maggio, Mrs. Fannie Rodriguez, Mrs. Megan Decker, Mrs. Kathy Pagliara, Ms. Caitlin Dickinson, Mrs. Suzanne Corbitt, Ms. Jianna Ingenito,Mrs. Julie Moran, Mrs. Nancy Johnson, and Ms. Cathy Auriemma.

YOU DID IT! With your generous support, we

met our Food Drive goals this summer for the

Fr. English Center. Over 3,252 items were

donated worth a food total of $3,800! Last

weekend, over sixteen bags of non-perishable

goods were collected at the Parish Picnic. THANK YOU FOR

MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

~The Food Pantry Committee

Food Pantry News

2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Be Rich in Good Works

As you consider your pledge to the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, it is important to know that the Part-

ners in Faith campaign conducted in 2013 and the Bishop’s Annual Appeal are different drives serving

different needs. The Partners in Faith campaign raised funds for ministries outside the Diocese ’s general

operating funds and included some endowments with an eye toward future needs. The Bishop’s Annual

Appeal, on the other hand, helps fund immediate, day-to-day operations of four important ministries and

programs: Catholic Charities, seminarian education, our diocesan priests’ retirement residence and our

inner-city schools.

With this in mind, please be as generous as possible to this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have

received the Bishop’s letter, please prayerfully respond today.

Walking with Purpose

Are you interested in getting together with a group of

women to explore your faith? Would you like to see

how the scriptures apply to your everyday life? If so,

we invite you to consider joining Walking with Pur-

pose. This is a weekly reflection that aims to bring women to a

deeper personal relationship with Christ. Through personal

study and small group discussions, the group helps to link eve-

ryday challenges and struggles to the solutions given to us

through the teachings of Christ and the Church. The program

begins on September 29. Full details and registration form are

on our website and in this week’s bulletin insert. Interested in

learning more? Contact Mary Rohe at marymax44@yahoo.com

or Maria Spinelli at mspinelli5@aol.com.

Have you visited our recently updated parish website?

Same domain name, different look! See all that our wonderful

parish has to offer! One of the new features is the ability to order

Mass Cards, Altar Flowers, Altar Candles and Memorial Lamp

Intentions all online from our website! Upcoming Events, Parish

News, Today’s Readings and links to registration forms and sites

are all housed our site. Check it out! http:st-pats.org.

Altar Server Training: There will be training on Monday,

September 19 at 3:30 pm in the church for all students interested

in becoming altar servers. The first session should last about one

hour. Any student in grade 4 or above is welcome. If school dis-

missal is later than 3:30 pm, please arrive as soon as possible.

Parish Grounds and Facilities Improvements

Donation envelopes for maintenance and repairs of the parish

and school facilities can be found at the doors of the church. A

collection will be taken at masses next weekend, Sept. 24 & 25.

Thank your for your continued and generous support of our par-

ish!

Monday, September 19

Altar Server Training: 3:30 pm; Church

Rosary: 6:30 pm; Church

Meditation Group: 7:00 pm; Church

Tuesday, September 20

Appalachia Planning Meeting: 7 pm; East Room

Wednesday, September 21

Parish Nurses Meeting; 7:00 pm; North Room

Ushers Meeting: 7 pm; South Room

Thursday, September 22

Walking with Purpose Meeting: 9:30 am; South Room

Marian Prayer Group: 10 am; North Room

Walking with Purpose Meeting: 7 pm; South Room

Rite of Invitation: 7:30 pm; East/West Room

Friday, September 23

Adult Scripture Study: 9 am; South Room

Knights of Columbus: 7:30 pm, West Room

Saturday, September 24

End of Life Presentation: 10:30 am; East/West Room

YM Chili Cooking: 9 am; Kitchen

Sunday, September 25

Faith Formation: 8:15am, 10:15am, 7 pm; Schools

RCIA: 12:30 pm; South Room

YM Sophomore Rite of Creed: 3:30 pm;

East/West Room

If you or a family member is admitted to the hospital or you are

confined to your home and would like to receive the Eucharist or

the sacrament of anointing of the sick, please contact the parish

office at 973-635-0625.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Thank you to all the musicians who sang and played instruments for our picnic mass last weekend!

Hello parishioners! It is not too late to join one of our choirs! Please consider our many options. Registration forms and schedules are available in the parish office and on our website at http://t-pats.org/music-ministry. They can be turned in to the church or school office. Blessings, Maggie Hanson, Music Min-ister.

Start Dates:

God Unplugged (teenage singers/instrumentalists): Meet every Sun. at 3:45, sing for Sunday 5 pm masses

St. Patrick Boys Choir (grades 3-8): Meet every Thurs. at 6:15, sing for Sun. 9 am mass 2x/month

St. Patrick Girls Choir (grades 3-8): Meet every Wed. at 6:15, sing for Sun 9 am mass 2x/month

Morning Song Choir (grades K-3): Starts 9/21 Meet every Wed. at 5:30, sing for some 9 am masses and special occasions

St. Patrick School Choir (grades 1-8): Consists of church choir members who attend the school

Saturday Sound Choir (adult): Ongoing Meet every Sat. at 4:00 pm. Sing for the Sat. 5 pm mass

St. Patrick Choir (adult): Meet every Thurs. at 7:30 pm. Sing for the 11 am mass, Advent Christmas Concert and Holy Week

Instrumentalists (middle school and up): Meet every Wed. at 7:15 pm. Play for any of the masses

YOUTH MINISTRY

This Week in Youth Ministry

Freshman Rite of Invitation: Sun., Sept. 18, 5-7:30 pm

(begins with 5 pm Mass)

Fall Action Planning Meeting: Mon., Sept. 19, 7-9:30 pm

In the YMC

Appalachia Planning Meeting (for adults from past summer):

Tues., Sept. 20, 7 pm in the Fr. Ed Center East Room

Fall Antioch Planning Meeting: Wed., Sept. 21, 7-9:30 pm

In the Fr. Ed Center

Freshman Rite of Invitation: Thurs., Sept. 22, 7:30-9 pm

In the Fr. Ed Center

Sophomore Rite of Creed Renewal: Sun., Sept. 25, 3:15-6 pm

In the Fr. Ed Center

SPYM Emails

A few emails have already been sent with important SPYM infor-

mation. If you are registered and not receiving our emails, please

contact Maggie.

Freshmen Action Retreat

All freshmen must attend an Action Retreat during the year.

There are 2 options offered: Fall and Spring. The Fall Retreat is

Nov. 5th-6th and the Spring Retreat is March 18th-19th. The

Spring Retreat registration is online; however, the registration for

the Fall Retreat will be “in person” registration which will be ex-

plained at the Rite of Invitation.

MANDATORY-Sophomore Rite of Creed

The Rite of Creed Renewal for all sophomores is a mandatory

meeting (for teens only). There are 2 opportunities to attend:

Sunday, September 25th, 3:15-6 pm (5:00 pm Mass included)

Thursday, September 29th, 7:15-9 pm

A flyer was emailed to all registered YM sophomores asking for

your response as to which date you will be attending.

Service Opportunities

Sign up on the SPYM board in the lobby of the Church or by

emailing Maggie at mgrady@st-pats.org

Serving at Eva’s Village: Sunday, Sept. 18, 9:45 am-1:30 pm

(adult drivers also needed)

Helping with the Parish Oktoberfest: Saturday, Oct. 8, 7-11 pm

or work a shift 7-9 pm or 9-11 pm

Food Pantry Restock: Saturday, Oct. 15, 8:30-10:15 am

(Adult drivers needed)

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20/20 Pro-life Vision Conference: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016

Please come to the 20/20 Vision Conference on Sat., Oct. 1,

2016 from 8:30 am to 5 pm at Evangel Church, 1251 Terrill Rd.,

Scotch Plains, NJ. This historic, non-denominational event is

designed to educate the public about the humanity of the babies

in the womb. World-class pro-life speakers include: Stephanie

Gray (Love Unleashes Life), Maureen Condic, PhD (University of

Utah), and Tina Whittington (Students for Life). Cost is $65 and

pre-registration is required. Please call 973-497-4500 or visit

BabiesintheWombFeelPain.com for more information.