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EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MARCH 2, 2014
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014
5:00 p.m. Virginia Wolf
Rose Polatz
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2014
7:30 a.m. Genuino (Gino) DiBianco
9:00 a.m. William F. Weiss
Jeanne Caffrey
10:30 a.m. Raffaele Lauro
Drew O’Donoghue
12:00 noon Joseph E. Murray
Joseph Reiriz
Req. by Joan Soga
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014
7:00 a.m. John Boyle
12:00 noon Prayer Service
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014
8:30 a.m. Vittorio Luciano
12:00 noon Prayer Service
ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014
7:00 a.m. Ligaya C. Imperial
8:30 a.m. Bob Parrish
12:00 noon Geraldine Dolan - 2 Anniversarynd
3:30 p.m. Service of God’s Word
7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014
8:30 a.m. Tomasina Oppici
12:00 noon Prayer Service
FIRST FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014
7:00 a.m. George Rimar - 16 Anniversaryth
Req. by Gay Najawko
12:00 noon Prayer Service
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014
8:30 a.m. Ann Dolan
5:00 p.m. Michael Gambatese
Patricia Regan
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014
7:30 a.m. Frank Costabile
9:00 a.m. Anna Katherine Wild
James Forsythe
10:30 a.m. Reynaldo Hugo Rojas B
12:00 noon Carol Froehlich
Joseph Reiriz
Req. by Carmen Carbone
Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17
Rom 5:12-19
or
Rom 5:12, 17-19
Mt 4:1-11
SANCTUARY OFFERINGS
The ALTAR BREADS which will become the Body
of our Lord Jesus Christ at the Masses celebrated in
Church during the week will be offered in memory of
GEORGE RIMAR - 16TH ANNIVERSARY.
Requested by Gay Najawko.
The ALTAR FLOWERS which will adorn the
Sanctuary and Worship Space in Church during the week
will be offered in memory of RITA CAMPBELL.
Requested by her family.
Please keep George, Rita and their families in your
prayers.
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
2014 SANCTUARY OFFERINGS
ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE
Monday through Friday - 9:30am - 4pm
PRAY FOR OUR SICK‘Grant our brothers and sisters comfort in their suffering.
When they are afraid, give them courage, when afflicted, give
them patience, when dejected, afford them hope and when
alone, assure them of the support of your holy people’.
Thomas Barrows, Gilda Danza, Carole Danza,
Domingo Dela Cruz, Alice Flynn,
Baby Jack Campbell Gifkins, Baby Brayden Knapp,
Mary Kraft, Joe Loughlin, Connie Mehos, Steven Monahan,
Frank Moran, Maureen Mullaney, Dominica "Mayme" Papa,
Peter Najawko, Anton Tibbe and Albina Zolnowski
Please call the parish office to have someone who is ill added
to the current list.
From the Pastor March 2, 2014
8th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Last Sunday before Lent
Blessing and Distribution of Ashes
For more than 1,000 years we’ve began the discipline of Lent by being marked with the
burnt remains of last year’s palm branches. The two options for the Blessing and Distribution of Ashes capture Lent’s two themes: Baptism and Repentance, for Lent is the proximate preparation time for those being baptized at Easter and for all who are already baptized to renew their Baptismal Promises. It is also the
Church’s annual 40-day retreat: a time of renewal, repentance and even rejoicing in God’s infinite mercy and forgiving love. [My inspiration for today’s reflection comes from the book ‘Essential Presidential Prayers and Texts.’]
Some are surprised that on Ash Wednesday the Mass does NOT begin with the usual Penitential Act; the Blessing and Distribution of Ashes, which should take place after the homily, IS the Penitential Act! It begins with these words:
Dear brothers and sisters, let us humbly ask God our Father that he be pleased to bless
with the abundance of his grace these ashes, which we will put on our heads in penitence.
Humility. Some have the misconception that being humble means being self-degrading, sad or guilt-ridden with remorse. However, the Latin word ‘humus,’ from which we get ‘humility,’ simply means we are made of dirt. But we are not worthless, for the Word became flesh: God raised and honored our human condition by becoming dirt! And as these orations make clear, the focal point is NOT the ashes but the people on whom they are placed! After praying one option the Priest silently sprinkles the ashes with holy water. Our custom is to mark a sign of the cross on our forehead
with ashes, but the Pope [as all clerics once did, when we were ‘tonsured’ or made bald like a monk] has the ashes sprinkled atop his head!
Blessing and Distribution of Ashes- Option A
O God, who are moved by acts of humility and respond with forgiveness to works of penance,
lend your merciful ear to our prayers and in your kindness pour out the grace of your [+] blessing
on your servants who are marked with these ashes, that, as they follow the Lenten observances,
they may be worthy to come with minds made pure to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of your Son.
God Delights In Our Works. Our prayers, acts of self-denial and almsgiving or charitable giving do not earn us God’s pardon and peace; they are unmerited gifts to us! But as Option A says, God is moved by our pious words and deeds. Just as adults are moved to tears when a child gives them a handmade card or ‘performs’ for them, even if their handiwork would NEVER qualify for an award, God is ‘moved’ by our words or deeds of penance. To paraphrase an old idiom: if we give God an inch, He’ll give us all we need! For simply our desire to repent, as seen in what some dismiss as silly customs like giving up candy for Lent, can move God to help us, especially if our desire is enhanced with zeal!
Blessing and Distribution of Ashes- Option B
O God, who desire not the death of sinners, but their conversion, mercifully hear our prayers
and in your kindness be pleased to bless [+] these ashes, which we intend to receive upon our heads,
that we, who acknowledge we are but ashes and shall return to dust, may,
through a steadfast observance of Lent, gain pardon for sins and newness of life
after the likeness of your Risen Son.
Humility Properly Positions Us For God’s Grace. While God desires, and even aches, to give us all we need, especially pardon and peace, He respects our free will and does not force His gifts upon us. Rather, God waits until we properly position ourselves to receive His grace. The Bible gives us this poetic image: “Oh, that you make suck fully of the milk of her comfort; that you may nurse with delight at her abundant breasts.” [Isaiah 66:11] Like an infant that turns toward its mother to be fed, the Church’s disciplines seek to properly position us to receive all that God longs to give us!
In the upcoming joyful time of Lent, what will you do to properly position yourself to benefit from God’s graciousness? The three traditional Lenten pious practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving are sure and well-tried methods! So, too, are daily Mass and Holy Communion, Confession, Stations of the Cross, etc. What will you do so that the ashes you receive are not the first - and last special thing you do this Lent?
With God’s love and my prayers,
Reverend Michael J. Kreder
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL
APPEALA few weeks ago, Father Mike spoke at ALL
Masses on the importance of the Archbishop's
Annual Appeal. Please consider making a
sacrificial commitment to the Church of Newark. Your
support helps fund many services to parishes including ours
that NO single parish can provide on its own. The AAA
supports programs that feed the hungry and shelter the
homeless. It's a concrete example of fulfilling our call to
help others. Please consider making a gift. Envelopes can be
found in the Narthex.
FIRST EUCHARIST LESSONS
March 1/2 - Lesson 8 - Sharing a Meal
March 22/23 - Lesson 9
Going Forth to Build a Better World
REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!
Registration for Religious Formation opens only after 10:30
Mass, in the Academy building on the first floor.
Sunday, March 2 - grades 7 and 8nd
Remember that you can only register with current forms and
payment must accompany registration. Copies of Baptismal
forms are needed for Sacramental programs. All enrollment
is contingent on available catechists - please consider
becoming a catechist or team teacher! Registered
parishioners always have preference. Questions or
concerns: email [email protected]
To qualify for the early registration discount, all data and fees
must be submitted by the deadline of APRIL 25TH.
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
Although we mention ONLY the names of those who were buried
from Saint Mary Church from the pulpit during Sunday Mass, we
do pray for all who have gone before us in death during our
Universal Prayer. Please also remember in your prayers:
DR. MICHAEL B. SCOTTIbrother to Dan Scotti
“Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest
from their labors for their good deeds go with them.”
[Revelation 14:13
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
DREW NAPOLI - CAPT. DANIELLE
REID PAUL FEDORISIN
2LT. BRENDAN CAHILL
JESUS DAY RETREAT
Saturday, March 22nd
9:30 a.m.: Academy Cafeteria
12:30 p.m. Dismissal from Church
1st Communicants will meet in the Academy cafeteria (72
Chestnut Street) and dismiss from the Church at 12:30.
Volunteers are needed and most welcome! Please call Betty
Hatler (201) 438-2476 or email Betty at [email protected]
if you have some free time!
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEFirst Reading: Isaiah 49:14-15
The city of Zion laments that God has forsaken it. God
replies that a mother would not forget her baby. Yet even
if she did forget, “I will never forget you.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Paul describes himself as a servant of Christ. He explains
that the opinions of other people are unimportant to him.
God is the only one worthy to judge us. When God returns,
he will praise those who deserve it.
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34
Jesus warns the people not to waste their time worrying
about material things. He says that God provides for the
birds in the sky. “Are you not more important than they?”
Jesus asked. We should not worry about food and clothes.
Instead we should act as God wants us to, then he will help
provide for us.
© 1994 Bon Venture Services, Inc.
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
The NEXT Altar Rosary Meeting will be held on
Monday, March 10, 2014 at 7pm in Madonna
Hall. Join us for recitation of the Rosary and
meeting will follow.
_____________________________________
Reminder: Orders for First Communicants due
by March 9, 2014.
POSITION AVAILABLESaint Mary High School
PART TIME CLEANING
PERSON for the facility. Please email resume to
[email protected] or drop off in
the High School.
OLD PALMS
To help us prepare for Ash Wednesday - and the
burning of Palms' this Tuesday evening,
March 4th, please bring your old palm
branches to the Narthex in Church. Thank you.
HANDBELLS
SEASONAL BELL RINGERS are WANTED and
NEEDED to ring during the Easter Season! Join
Gerry DeMan for practice. Night of practice - to
be determined. You don’t need to read music to
participate! Gerry will teach you!
THIS TUESDAY: 'FAT TUESDAY'
JOIN us for NIGHT PRAYER, WATCH how
the Church is STRIPPED for LENT and STAY
for the “GRAND FINALE:” BURNING OF
PALMS’ - 7:45PM in Church.
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday
Is 49:14-15; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34
Monday
1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday
1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday
Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25
First Friday
Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday
Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32
LENTEN SERIES
3 MONDAY EVENINGS
March 17th - March 24th - March 31st
7:30 - 8:45pm
Topics:
• Love, Truth, God and the Church
• The Nature and Meaning of Marriage
• Thought and Facts about Abortion
Faciliator: Ray Schembri - Series to be held in Madonna
Hall in the Parish Center.
CHOIR REHEARSALS!
Choir Rehearsals for our Easter Triduum services will begin on
Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30pm in the parish center. There is
a lot of singing talent in our parish and the choir needs your help.
Each additional voice makes a huge difference. Please see
Gerry DeMan, our organist, for more information or email
SUPPORT GROUP FOR FATHERS WHOSE
CHILDREN HAVE DIED
The needs of fathers who have suffered the loss of a son or
daughter are unique. The Office of Family Life Ministries of the
Archdiocese of Newark invites all grieving fathers to a special
place of understanding and healing. The Support Group for
Fathers Whose Children Have Died will meet on Saturday,
March 8, 2014 at Notre Dame RC Church (Parish Center), 359
Central Avenue, North Caldwell, at 10:00 AM. Pre-registration
is requested. Please call the Office of Family Life Ministries at
973-497-4327, or email [email protected] for information,
directions and registration.
ANNIVERSARY LITURGIESThe Archdiocese will be celebrating five, twenty-five and fifty
years of Christian marriage in the year 2014. These
anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Archbishop John J.
Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark
as follows:
APRIL 6, 2014 3:00 P.M. 50 YEARS
MAY 4, 2014 3:00 P.M. 25 YRS. & 5 YRS.
To register, please contact the parish office (201) 438-2200. It
is our desire that every couple in the Archdiocese deserving of
such recognition be present at the appropriate liturgy. The
presence of a large number of couples will give favorable
witness to the strength and stability of Christian marriage in
today's society.
SECOND COLLECTION
THIS WEEKEND, we will have a special collection at all
Masses to support the Archdiocesan Priest's Retirement
Fund. Archbishop Myers has authorized this collection as a
way to ensure that this program which provides a modest
retirement benefit to priests who have served the
Archdiocese faithfully for many decades, will continue to
have adequate resources to meet the needs in the years
ahead as, more priests become eligible to retire from active
ministry. The people of this parish are always generous, and
we thank you for your support of this special collection.
EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
can pick up new schedules in the weekend sacristy this
weekend.
CHILDREN'S CHOIRIt's not too late to join the St. Mary Children's Choir! Boys and
girls in grades 2 through 8 are encouraged to join. Rehearsals
are in church Fridays at 4:30pm and the choir sings at the
10:30 mass most Sundays. Come and join this wonderful
ministry as they begin rehearsals for the Lent and Easter
s e a s o n s . P l e a s e e m a i l A n d r e a C o v a i s a t
andrea.covais@ gmail.com for more information.
SUMMER RELIGIOUS FORMATION
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Last Session for 2013!
Saturday, March 8, 2014
10:00 a.m. in the
Parish Center will be dismissed at
12:00 noon from the Academy
TRICKY TRAYThe Academy at Saint Mary will host its 10th Annual Tricky
Tray on Friday, March 14th. We are still ACCEPTING
DONATIONS of new and unused items. Event will take place
at The Fiesta in Woodrige - check the school website:
www.academyatsmes.org - TRICKY TRAY for ALL information
or call Elaine Genzano - [email protected].
GOOD FRIDAY - STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Once again this year on Good Friday evening, April 18th several
parishioners will make the Stations come ALIVE for the people
of our parish. The reflections written and shared by the
individual(s) are sometimes based on a happy event such as a
marriage or birth of a child, sometimes they reflect on a more
difficult trial such as the sickness or death of a loved one.
Perhaps this year you [by yourself or with a family member or
friend] might be inspired to participate. We will provide you
with written instructions. If you are interested in participating or
would like more information, please call Debbie in the Parish
Center - [201] 438-2200. We need your help!
SPECIAL ASH WEDNESDAY
COLLECTIONAs part of our almsgiving, the ANNUAL
ASH WEDNESDAY COLLECTION will be
taken at all Masses, as well as our Prayer
Service. Create in us Lord, the generosity to give from our own
needs to the poor whose blessed acceptance of our gifts becomes
a treasure returned to each one of us. Please be as generous as
your means allow. Envelopes were included in the monthly
mailing.
SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL
will be taking orders for Palm Crosses
The following varieties are available:
• 12" Palm Cross (w/bow) - $8.00
• 24" Palm Cross (plain) - $9.00
• 24" Palm Cross (w/bow & 2 lilies) - $10.00
• 36" Palm Cross (plain) - $13.00
• 36" Palm Cross (w/bow & 2 lilies) - $14.00
Orders will be accepted through Friday, March 28, 2014 &
pickup will be on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 9-11 AM in front
of the High School. Proceeds to Benefit the Class of 2014.
C o n ta c t M a r ia n n e W a g n e r a t 2 0 1 - 7 8 8 -3 3 3 9 o r
[email protected] to place your order. Thank you for
your support!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a
Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give
back to your community and grow in your faith. And if you
desire, you can gain exclusive access to our top-rated insurance
program along with various long and short term investment
opportunities as well as long term care insurance to provide for
and protect your family. Regina Council 1688 of the K of C
meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Parish
Center between 7 and 8pm. Any male parishioner of Saint Mary
over the age of 18 is invited to come to one of our meetings to
learn more about the Knights. For information about
"Reactivation or Transferring," contact Bill Teresavage at (201)
981-3031 or at [email protected]. Visit two fo the K of C
websites at www.kofc.org or www.nkkofc.org.
WEDDING MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH AT 7PM
PARISH CENTER
Call Debbie (201) 438-2200 if planning a wedding and need to
begin the pre-nuptial investigation process. This meeting may
be for you!
SECOND COLLECTION
Peter’s Pence
NEXT week, as a parish, we will participate in the Peter’s Pence
Collection for the Works of the Holy Father. This collection
enables the Holy Father to respond to requests for emergency
funds from the most needy throughout the world. The gospel
continually challenges us to lend a helping hand to those in need,
to help build a better world with justice for all. This special
Collection is an opportunity to demonstrate justice as well as
kindness to our brothers and sisters in need. Please pray for the
Holy Father’s works and contribute generously to the appeal.
Church of Saint Mary, Rutherford NJ
Lent & Easter Triduum 2014
Repent, and believe in the Gospel!”
Pope Francis’ Lenten Theme - 2014
“He became poor so we might become rich.”
This quote from Saint Paul [2 Corinthians 8:9] invites us
to reflect on all God has done for us in Christ. God
not only humbly became man; He suffered and died
for us on a Cross and still humbly serves us by
coming to us in the Sacraments. God suffers to save
us, but do we return the favor? As the Holy Father
states, “no self-denial is real without [a] dimension of
penance. I distrust a charity that costs nothing and
does not hurt.” What will you ‘take on,’ ‘endure’ or
‘suffer’ this Lent to become a better Christian?
Rev. Michael J. Kreder, pastor
Mardi Gras Tuesday, March 4
Join in ‘Fat Tuesday’ fun: 7:00 pm
dessert fest in our new Parish Center
and thence to the church for Night
Prayer at 7:45 pm and the burning of
last year’s palms for this year’s
ashes. Contact the Parish Office for
details.
Ash Wednesday: March 5
Fasting from all signs and
sounds of festivity, we strip away
all that keeps us from focusing
on God. Blessed ashes mark the
start of our Lenten journey of
self-denial, penance and prayer,
for we must ‘spring clean’ our
homes and our souls! Ashes are
a sign of repentance and
mortality so those of any age may receive ashes. In Ash
Wednesday’s First Reading the Prophet Joel includes
“infants at the breast” in the fasting and communal
penance imposed on the people.
Ashes will be distributed during Mass at:
7:00 am - 8:30 am
12:00 noon - 7:00 pm
and during a Children’s
Liturgy of the Word at 3:30 pm.
Fast & Abstinence Guidelines
Those 14 and older are to ABSTAIN
from meat on Ash Wednesday and all
Lenten Fridays. Those between 18
and 59 should FAST by eating only
one main meal and two smaller ones
on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
While those unable to abstain or fast for a valid reason
[i.e., St. Patrick’s Day party or wedding] may opt to abstain
on another day or perform a different work of penance,
Canon law only permits a PASTOR to dispense us from
fasting or abstaining. Ignoring penitential days, without
good cause, is a serious sin of omission. Our bishops ask
us to abstain from meat on Friday all year long for pro-life
causes and world peace.
Sunday Mass Obligation
Saturday at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 7:30 am - 9:00 am
10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Weekday Morning Mass
Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:00 am
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 8:30 am
Midday Prayer with Holy Communion
Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon
Food Collection - Operation Rice Bowl
To help feed the hungry locally and abroad: make a
donation to our special ‘Alms’ collection on Ash
Wednesday, or to the regular monthly Social Concerns
Second Collection March 23 and the weekend of Passion
[Palm] Sunday, April 13, or donate money and/or
nonperishable food to help those less fortunate. All are
also encouraged to take part in ORB: Operation Rice
Bowl; please return ORB donations on or before Holy
Thursday, April 17, to the special ORB box in the
sanctuary. Will you give, as Pope Francis suggested this
Lent, until it hurts?
Easter Precept or Easter Duty
All Catholics are obligated to receive
the Most Holy Eucharist at least once
a year, between the 1st Sunday of
Lent, March 9 and Trinity Sunday,
June 15. Those conscious of serious, grave or mortal sin
must celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation first; they
must go to Confession before receiving Holy Communion.
Stations of the Cross
Friday Evening at 7:30 pm
The church is open weekdays from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm for
private praying of the venerable Stations of the Cross. On
Fridays at 7:30 pm the Spiritual Life Committee
coordinates a variety of communal Stations; check the
bulletin for each week’s format. On Good Friday at 7:30
pm we will conduct our 17th annual ‘Walking the Stations’
in which parishioners share their personal reflections on
how we, the Body of Christ, the Church, must die and rise
to new life each day! Join us for this very moving,
uplifting spiritual exercise!
Lenten Enrichment Programs
Thursday, March 20 - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
OPEN MINDS - OPEN HEARTS
Presenters: Mary Lanni OPA and Gloria Ryan OPA.
This Lenten Morning of Reflection will center on Jesus’
question to His Apostles: Who do you say I am? How do
we answer this question as 21st Century apostles? The
morning will consist of prayer, ritual, discussion and
openness to God’s grace. Refreshments will be served.
Adult Faith Formation
Thursday Evenings - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Parish Center
Come and join us for a continuation of the Lenten series
which was begun last year during the Year of Faith! “Fr.
Robert Baron of the Archdiocese of Chicago, invites us to
travel with him as he embarks on a unique and awe
inspiring journey across the globe and deep into the heart
of our Catholic Faith. Experience the spiritual and artistic
treasures of this global culture that claims more than one
billion of the earth’s people and understand the full
meaning of or Catholic faith.” (EWTN)
The remaining 4 videos in the Catholicism series will be
shown with discussion. You will see some familiar faces:
Deacon Jim Guida, Joe Ziaya, Betty Hatler and some new
faces as well! Stay for refreshments afterwards.
The topics for discussion and video presentation are:
Amazed and Afraid:
The Revelation of God Become Man
March 13
That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be
Thought: The Ineffable Mystery of God
March 20
A Body Both Suffering and Glorious:
The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church
March 27
A Vast Company of Witnesses:
The Communion of Saints
April 3
Historical Aspects of Crucifixion
(A Powerpoint presentation)
April 10
Come to one - Come to some
Come to all 5 sessions!
The Sacrament of
Reconciliation - Penance
or Confession
Just as trees and shrubs need
pruning to yield a fruitful
harvest, and every dead branch
must be collected and
discarded, so do our immortal
souls. All our deadly mortal
sins must be confessed in the Sacrament of Penance or
Reconciliation which also purges away lesser or venial
sins. No one guilty of serious mortal sin may receive Holy
Communion until they confess their sins to a Priest!
Confession is also encouraged during Lent and Advent
and before a family Baptism, First Communion, Wedding,
or serving as a Sponsor or Godparent. The four parts are:
CONTRITION. To be contrite and remorseful we must
first know our sins; so we examine our conscience by
shining God’s divine Light, found in Gospel values, the
Ten Commandments, Precepts of the Church, Beatitudes
and Seven Deadly Sins, into every aspect of our life. [If
you still can’t come up with any sins, ask your family or
friends to help you – they know your sins!]
CONFESSION. Priests not only speak for Christ and
His Church. As ‘doctor of the soul’ they can help cure our
sick souls, just as medical doctors help heal our bodies –
but only if we are totally open and honest. Begin by
saying “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned” or simply,
“Hello, please help me” from behind a screen or face-to-
face. We can remain anonymous, but should tell our state
in life [I’m married, single, ordained, a parent, etc.], and
the approximate date of your last confession. List all
grave, serious mortal sins by number and kind: abortion,
adultery, etc.; a general admission [I’m impatient, rude,
insensitive, etc.] covers all lesser sins. An Act of
Contrition prayer card is available in the confessional; at
Penance Services it is recited from a printed program; not
knowing an Act of Contrition should keep no one away!
ABSOLUTION. Listen as the priest prays; make the
sign of the cross on yourself as he imparts it on you at the
end of the beautiful Prayer of Absolution.
PENANCE. We offer a token of our willingness to try -
and express our gratitude - by performing a penance: a
prayer, good deed or other sign. Celebrate Reconciliation
at the:
Parish Penance Service Monday, April 7 at 7:30 pm
Several priests will hear private confessions after the
communal Examination of Conscience & Act of Contrition
at this annual Penance Service.
Or on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 pm.
All MUST ARRIVE at 4 PM as Confessions
MUST END by 4:45 PM due to the 5 PM Mass!
Note: On Passion [Palm] Sunday eve, confessions will be
at 3:30 pm - and must end by 4:30 pm.
Or call the Parish Office to make an
appointment with a particular Priest.
Note: NO Confessions will be heard
during the Sacred Easter Triduum -
so plan to come to Confession early!
No Greater Love
Sunday, March 30 in the church - 3pm
Written by Janeen Stevens
Directed and choreographed by Carol Ferrone
Musical direction by Gerard De Man, Jr.
No Greater Love, a vibrant musical drama that celebrates
the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, will
be performed in the sanctuary of churches throughout the
tri-state area. The Xavier Company is a unique group of
Christian performing artists in residence at St. Francis
Xavier Church in NYC; these professionally trained actors,
singers and dancers perform original works focused on
themes of faith and social justice. Don't miss this
captivating performance of No Greater Love that brings to
life the timeless and sacred story of the passion of Jesus
Christ.
The Catholic Advocate & New Jersey Catholic
For an orthodox Catholic view of the news and local
church events subscribe to our online archdiocesan
periodicals. Call 973-497-4200 for details or log onto the
Archdiocese of Newark’s website at: rcan.org for more
information.
Vocations & Lay Church Ministries
If God is calling you to be a liturgical minister [Altar
Server, Music Minister, Usher, Reader, etc.], a Catechist
[Religious Formation, Sacramental Preparation Instructor],
or a Priest, Deacon, Sister or Brother, speak to a Priest,
Deacon or Religious. Every Catholic is obligated to pray
for Vocations. For more info call 973-497-4365 or log onto
the Vocation Office on the archdiocesan website:
rcan.org/vocation. All are requested to pray for all Priests,
past and present!
Altar Guild/Church Cleaners
A number of wonderful volunteers gather each week to
keep our church looking as God’s House should look. As
you can imagine, the work is never done! To join and
assist them, leave your name and phone number at the
Parish Office: Attn: Altar Guild.
Get Involved In Your Parish
Check out the many ministries, groups and organizations
listed in the bulletin; with many Masses, funerals,
sacraments, three schools and other events, there’s
something for everyone! Now that our parish hall is
opened, ALL parish groups will be sponsoring
membership drives!
Is God Remembered in Your Will?
While concern for our own needs and the needs of others
may keep us from tithing a full 10% now, most should be
able to reach this goal in their will. Will God and your
parish be remembered when you are gone … in your will?
Homebound Parishioners
Contact the parish office to have the Most Holy Eucharist
brought to the sick or homebound, or to have a loved one,
neighbor or friend visited by a parish minister.
Unlocking the Beauty of the Revised
Roman Missal’s Orations [Prayers]
Do you read each week’s bulletin article on the revised
Mass orations as your ‘Lectio Divina’ or weekly ‘holy
study?’ Check our Parish website for past articles!
The RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Rites of Sending & Election
We have one Candidate who is converting to Catholicism:
Courtney MacEwen, sponsored by Felipe Hernandez,
and four Candidates who are Catholic and will be
receiving Confirmation during Eastertime, 2014:
Jose Manjarrez, sponosored by Heidy Guzman
Joella Pounds, sponsored by Jessica Pounds
Robert Rodriquez, sponsored by Rosa Mora
Ronald Velasquez, sponsored by Elizabeth Martinez.
They will meet Archbishop Meyers at the Cathedral
Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at
11:00am and celebrate the Rite of Sending at Saint Mary
Church on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at our 9:00 am Mass.
Saint Mary Church is proud to be part of these ancient and
sacred rites. Please pray for our Candidates.
Any adult interested in becoming a Catholic or
receiving the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or
Confirmation, please contact Mary Lanni at 201-933-
1056 or [email protected].
Parish Office Phone #: 201 - 438 - 2200
Parish website: stmaryrutherford.org
Parish email: [email protected]
Diocesan website: rcan.org
Vatican website: vatican.va
Sunday Liturgical Ministers Gathering:
April 6 - 4:00 pm
All those who serve in ANY Liturgical Ministry [Altar
Servers, Deacons, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion, Music Ministers, Priests, Sacristans, Readers
- and anyone who wishes to serve in these ministries – are
asked to come to this annual gathering. We will review
basic policies, rehearse Holy Week’s many elaborate rites,
celebrate Evening Prayer and enjoy fellowship and
refreshments in the Pieta Room of our Parish Center. To
serve on the ‘Gathering Team’ contact the Parish Office.
Palm Sunday
of the
Lord’s Passion
April 13
In procession, with
blessed palms, we honor
Christ as King as we
reflect on his Passion
and Death. Masses are:
Saturday at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 7:30 - 9:00 - 10:30 am & 12:00 noon
All children are invited to our special Children’s Liturgy of
the Word at ALL Masses this weekend; before Mass all
children are invited to the center aisle; after the
Procession they go to see a ½ hour age-appropriate video
on Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection and return
later than usual, during the Lord’s Prayer.
Monday of Holy Week: April 14
regular daily Mass at 7:00 am
Chrism Mass - 8:00 pm
Cathedral Basilica
of the Sacred Heart, Newark
Priests renew their Ordination promises
and Archbishop Myers blesses and
consecrates the Holy Oils: the Oil of
Catechumens used at Baptism, the Oil of
the Sick used in the Anointing of the
Sick, and the Sacred Chrism, used at
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and
the blessing of new churches & altars.
All are invited to our Cathedral for this
ancient, moving ceremony. Pray for our Priests!
Tuesday of Holy Week: April 15 [Tax Day!]
Mass at 8:30 am
Midday Prayer with Holy Communion at 12:00 noon
Wednesday of Holy Week: April 16
Mass at 7:00 am
Midday Prayer with Holy Communion at 12:00 noon
Holy Thursday Morning: April 17
Morning Prayer at 8:30 am
[no morning Mass or any other Mass permitted]
coffee, bagels & fellowship afterwards
The Sacred Triduum & Paschal Fast
Lent ends as we begin Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s
Supper; we then enter the shortest liturgical season: the
three-day Easter Triduum. To more fully join in Christ’s
Death and Resurrection, all are strongly encouraged to
join in all Triduum events and the Paschal Fast, which is
even more intense than the Lenten fast: all should fast
from Good Friday until the Easter Vigil “as a way of
coming to the joys of the Sunday of the Resurrection with
uplifted and welcoming hearts.” [From the Ceremonial of
Bishops # 295]
Holy Thursday
April 17
We solemnly celebrate
Jesus’ parting gifts of
love: the Eucharist, His
abiding Presence; the
Priesthood, His care
and concern for us; and
Christian Service, our
call to continue His
work. In the Mass of the Lord’s Supper we serve by
washing feet, give alms through Operation Rice Bowl, and
‘watch one hour’ with the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration
until Night Prayer.
Holy Thursday Services
Morning Prayer/Breakfast 8:30 am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 pm
Night Prayer 11:00 pm
Good Friday
April 18
We meditate on
Christ’s Passion and
Death with ancient
rituals and in profound
silence. The church is
open all day for private prayer and for public services:
Morning Prayer, two Stations of the Cross and the
celebration of the Passion of the Lord. All should visit the
church this day to thank God for His redeeming love!
Good Friday Services
Morning Prayer 8:30 am
Children’s Stations 12:00 noon
The Passion of the Lord 3:00 pm
Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm
Holy Saturday: April 19
Ancient tradition prohibits Mass this day; we keep watch
at the tomb in solemn prayer. Pray for those who will be
baptized and welcomed into our church during this day of
prayerful reflection.
Holy Saturday Services
Morning Prayer 8:30 am
Midday Prayer with
Easter Food Blessing 12 noon
Easter Vigil Mass 7:45 pm
Church law strictly requires that the ONLY Masses
permissible on Holy Saturday begin AFTER nightfall, in
darkness, so there can be no 5:00 pm Vigil Mass on Holy
Saturday. The four-part Easter Vigil Service, the climax of
the liturgical year, which begins at 7:45 pm, is a four part
ritual with roots in antiquity. The four parts are:
The Easter Vigil
in the Holy Night
April 19: 7:45 pm
SERVICE OF LIGHT. The Paschal
Candle, symbol of the Risen Christ, lit
from the blessed fire, is brought into
the darkened church. As all light their
candle from the Christ-Light, the
darkness of the tomb erupts into the
warm glow of the Risen Lord’s
presence!
LITURGY OF THE WORD. We tell
our scriptural story of God’s marvelous,
saving deeds throughout history.
LITURGY OF BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION. With
blessed Easter Water, we renew our Baptismal Promises
and welcome our newest members through the
Sacraments of Initiation; we make God’s saving deeds and
the Risen Lord’s presence alive in us: His Church!
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST. In the highpoint of
the Great Three Days [and the entire year] we share
Eucharist with our newest members for the first time. We
pledge ourselves anew to become Eucharist: to become
Christ’s loving presence in our world.
NOTE: There is NO 5:00 pm Vigil Mass on Holy
Saturday; the ONLY MASS is at 7:45 pm.
Easter Sunday: April 20
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Easter Masses:
Saturday Easter Vigil: 7:45 pm
Easter Sunday:
7:30 am - 9:00 am
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
[Note the different Easter Vigil Mass schedule!]
