Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 18, 2009

The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, New Jersey, 08869-1894

(908) 725-1008 www.stannparish.com

Holy Mass

DAILY MASS Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM

(subject to change as needed)

First Friday 9:00 AM

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday - 4:00 PM - First Mass for Sunday

Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon

Sacraments & Devotions

CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM

BAPTISM Preparation: Parents must attend one preparation

session before the Baptism. Baptisms are held the

1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

SPONSORS & GODPARENTS If you are 18 years of age or older, you must regis-

ter as an adult (see PARISH REGISTRATION) and

be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you are

married, your marriage must be recognized by the

Church. This is especially important if you wish to

be a Sponsor for Confirmation or Godparent. It

takes 6 months of attending Mass to be eligible for

both of these privileges.

Mission

To Spread the belief and proclamation to the Triune God to parishioners and the

community enabling them to live their lives with faith, hope and love according to their God

given talents and treasures.

Clergy / Religious

Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Corona PA, KCHS, Pastor

Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, Parochial Vicar

Monsignor James Cafone, Weekend Clergy

Deacon John R. Pacifico, Permanent Deacon

Deacon Conrad Paulus, Permanent Deacon

Sr. Dolores Toscano, M.P.F., Superior and Pastoral Associate

Anna Louise Bongiovi, James DeMuro, Trustees

St. Ann School “A Great Preparatory School”

Sister Gloria Caglioti, M.P.F., Principal of St. Ann’s School

Mrs. Kelly Albright, School Secretary

School (908) 725-7787 Convent (908) 725-2256

P.R.E.P. Grades 1-4: Tuesday - 4:15 to 5:30 PM

Grades 5-8: Monday - 7:00 to 8:15 PM

Special Needs - Tuesday 6:45 to 7:45 PM

DEVOTIONS

Rosary - Prayed after Daily Morning Mass

Padre Pio League - 1st Monday of each month

13 Tuesdays of Saint Anthony - March through June

Little Rock Scripture Study - Wednesdays

Novena to Saint Ann - July

Novena to Santo Niño - First Fridays at 8:00 PM

Novena to Saint Joseph - March

Novena to Saint Rocco - First 2 weeks in June

Holy Hour for the Unborn - First Fridays at 10AM

MARRIAGES

The common policy of marriage requires that ar-

rangements for the Church be made at least ONE

YEAR before the date of the marriage and before

any social plans are made. Either the bride or

groom must be a registered parishioner. Weddings

may be scheduled for Friday afternoon or Saturday

morning or afternoon only. Weddings are not per-

formed on Sunday.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

PARISH REGISTRATION Any new family who has moved into the parish are

and adult children 18 years of age or older, are

invited to register at our parish after any Sunday

Mass. Also, please notify us if you move.

Parish Services Altar Rosary Society - Edith Pena

Altar Servers - Jim Fidacaro

Athletic Association - Jay Gardner

Bingo - Trish Miller & Natasha Zellis

Blood Drive - Augusta Santos

Collaborative Ministry - Mike Lopez

Columbiettes - Colleen Rodriguez

Eucharistic Ministers - Jim Fidacaro

Finance Committee - James DeMuro

Golden Age - Marge Corona

Holy Name Society - Mike Lopez

H.S.A - Sr. Gloria Caglioti, M.P.F.,

Gretchen Toolan, President

Knights of Columbus - Doug Myslinski

Lectors - Jim Fidacaro

Music Ministry/Choirs

Natural Family Planning - Ken & Madeline Swartz

Parish Nursing - Barbara Maggio

Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)

PCL - Christine Esposito

Special Needs—Mary Wesley

Pre-Cana - Tom & Nanette Brown

Pro-Life Coordinator - John Carlone

RCIA - Deacon John Pacifico

Michael Faccone

Scouts:

Cub Scouts - John Cristofich

Girl Scouts - Helen Myslinski

Social Concerns - Dorothy Pacifico

Christine Esposito

St. Vincent de Paul Michael Leinenbach

Ushers - David White

Youth Ministry - Michael Leinenbach

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN

Sunday, October 18 ~ Mission Sunday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12Noon Mass

Pro-Life Gifts after all Masses

11:30-2PM Open House St. Joseph

1-4PM Open House Bishop Ahr

1:10PM Youth Group Meeting (CMR)

1:30PM Baptisms (C)

7PM Bingo (S)

Monday, October 19

7AM Mass

7-8:15 PREP Gr. 5-8 (S)

7PM First Penance Parent Meeting (C)

7PM H.S.A. Meeting (RCR)

7PM Mass

Tuesday, October 20

7AM Mass

4:15-5:30PM PREP Gr. 1-4 (S)

5:30-6:30 Cheerleading (SG)

6:30-7:30 Special Needs PREP (S)

7PM Mass

7:30 PM BINGO (SC)

Wednesday, October 21

7AM Mass

4PM & 7PM Barnes & Noble Program

(BN Somerville Circle)

7PM Mass

Thursday, October 22

7AM Mass 7:30-4PM Used Clothing Drive (S)

5:30-6:30PM Cheerleading (SG)

7PM Mass

Friday, October 23

7AM Mass

7PM Cub Scouts Pack 95 (SC)

7PM Mass

8PM Knights of Columbus (CMR)

Saturday, October 24

8:15AM Collaborative Ministry (CMR)

9AM Mass

3-3:45PM Confessions

4-10PM Knights of Columbus Dinner (SC)

St. Ann Christmas Concert Committee is pleased

to announce Father Alphonse Stephenson’s

Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Christmas Concert.

Father Stephenson, world renowned, directed over

3000 performances of “A Chorus Line” on Broadway.

The concert will be held on Sunday, December 20,

2009 at 2:00 PM at the Somerset County Vo-Tech

School in Bridgewater.

Advance Tickets are on sale now at the Rectory

Office, reserved seating is available on a first come

first served basis. Orchestra Tickets are ONLY $32.50

in advance; Balcony tickets are $27.50 in advance.

We are taking reservations NOW. Call the Rectory

Office at (908)725-1008 ext. 104 to reserve your

ticket. Last year’s concert was sold out!

Interested in becoming a Columbiette? Installation will be on Sunday, November 15th at 1:00 p.m. Please contact Tina on 908-575-7584 or Colleen on 908-541-9983 for information and to preregister.

K4J The first meeting of the new season is scheduled for

November. K4J is a virtue-based program. Each month

a different virtue is introduced to the children using

stories, crafts, games, and snacks. This is an exciting

program designed for children from 4 years old through

4th grade. Kindly contact Laura Sullivan at (908) 707-

8535 or sdaniel123@aol.com for more information.

The Department of Worship and Liturgical Formation

Fall 2009 Workshops for Liturgical Ministers

Readers – Wednesday, November 4

Extraordinary Ministers – Thursday, November 19

Each Workshop will be offered as follows:

Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Place: St. John Neumann Pastoral Center

Piscataway (146 Metlars Lane)

(ADA accessible)

Presenter: Ms. Clare M. Giangreco

Director of Liturgical Formation

Cost: $5.00 per person or Parish Group Rate: $50 for 10 or

more participants from the same parish. Please make checks

payable to “Diocese of Metuchen”

Register by: October 28 – Readers

November 12 – Extraordinary Ministers

Each workshop will review the general guidelines and litur-

gical principles for the particular ministry based on the

General Instruction of the Roman Missal. People new to

either ministry are strongly encouraged to attend. The work-

shops will also serve as a refresher and update for the ex-

perienced minister who should receive ongoing training and

formation. Registration information is also available on the

diocesan website at www.diometuchen.org under Worship

and Liturgical Formation or send an email to wor-

ship@diometuchen.org.

HELP!!!

We are looking for volunteers or a Scout Troop to coordinate the

Thanksgiving Food Baskets project starting next year . They will

work with Augusta and Marie this Thanksgiving season to learn

all the different tasks that are involved. If anyone is interested in

this very worthwhile and rewarding project, please contact Dottie

at the Rectory or Augusta at 908.707.1699

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Monday, October 19 ~ St. John de Brebeuf 7:00 AM Joseph Garo†

Req. by: Wife and Daughters

7:00 PM Joseph and Michael Dotro†

Req. by: Tuesday, October 20 ~ St. Paul of the Cross 7:00 AM Margaret Callaghan†

Req. by: Margaret O’Donnell

7:00 PM Wallace Merton†

Req. by: Ronnie Cedeno

Wednesday, October 21 7:00 AM Frank (Sonny) Esposito†

Req. by: Aunt Marge

7:00 PM Mary Muglia†

Req. by: Kathy and John Galella Thursday, October 22 7:00 AM Raymond Gulick†

Req. by: Ruth Gulick

7:00 PM Ruth E. C. Dwyer†

Req. by: Mary and Michael Grifone

Friday, October 23 ~ St. John of Capistrano 7:00 AM Mary Thrash†

Req. by: Roger Lawrence

7:00 PM Malcolm Baxter†

Req. by: Boyd and Chris Himmelhoch Saturday, October 24 ~ St. Anthony Mary Claret 9:00 AM Rose Wyka†

Req. by: Ronald and Cathy Wyka

4:00 PM First Mass for Sunday

For all Parishioners Sunday, October 25 ~ Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM Maria Rosa DiNami†

Req. by: Caterina Todarello

9:00 AM David Nowosielski†

Req. by: Mother, Brother and Sister

10:30 AM Antonio Carra†

Req. by: Catherine Sutton and Family

12:00 PM Mario and Angelo Annunziata†

Req. by: Daughter, Anne Marchese

We ask God’s blessing for the strengthening and healing of

our sick and homebound. Please pray for: Pasquale Armenio,

Mary Arnold, Rosalie Bontempo, Amity Bryson, Jaden

Chambres, Rose Ciatarelli, Bernadette Cioffi, Mario Cioffi, John

R. D’Alessio, Mary Ann DeMaio, Michael Anthony Dolida, Jr.,

Frank Forte, Sr., Rocco Forte, Teresa Galaini, Sr. Mary

Alphonsus Kennedy, Brianna Larson, Anita Macaro, Phyllis

Manganaro, Louis Melkowits, Herb Micales, Shelley Moscetti,

Adelino Nunes, Lorraine Parks, Cosette Ruh, Joseph Salerno,

Josephine Guide Sapp, Lyndsey Schultes, Ronald Vitale, Agnes

Vitelli, Louise Yuhas, and Margaret ZanGrando. *All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks.

Liturgical Roles

Weekend of October 18, 2009 Altar Servers Lectors Ministers

4PM 4PM 4PM

Nikki Tardiff Theresa Walakonis Carol Werner

Seth Krupa 7:30 AM John Lamaestra

Christina Vaz Thomas Brown 7:30 AM

7:30AM 9:00 AM Marie Forte

Bobby Farrigan Stephanie Kedziora Jeanne Paulus

Jessie Farrigan 10:30 AM 9:00 AM

9:00 AM Tina Defabio Randy Fisher BM

Peter Albright 12Noon Michael Florczak BM

Zachery Haynberg Francis Palazzi Mike Faccone CM

Andrew Haynberg Jim Fidacaro CM

10:30 AM 10:30 AM

Patrick Miller Lena Iannetta

Katie Miller Antonietta Falco

Jessica Lisa 12Noon

12Noon Ness Tirol

Greg Dryl Tess Tirol

Becky Dryl

ALTAR CANDLES

The Altar Candles this week are burning for:

1. Adolfo Cuervo as requested by Children and

Grandchildren..

2. Adolfo Cuervo as requested by Children and

Grandchildren..

SANCTUARY LAMPS The Sanctuary Lamps are burning for:

Tabernacle Joseph Garo as requested by Wife and

Daughters.

Blessed Mother Mary Thrash as requested by Lorraine

Schaub and Family.

St. Joseph Peter Wyka as requested by Ronald and

Cathy Wyka.

The Golden Age Meeting will be held on Monday, November 9th at beginning with 7PM Mass and followed by the meeting at 7:30PM in the school cafeteria. New members are welcome.

Altar Flowers

The altar flowers have been donated in memory of John

Schaub, Sr. as requested by Wife, Ann and Children.

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

In Great Britain a few years ago, a television program called Back to the Floor uses the very simple gambit of getting the heads of

large companies to perform the most menial tasks in their organizations. They literally "return to the ground floor." Given the nature

of modern society, many of these heads have never been near the ground floor in the first place, and much humor and comment is

generated from their mixture of bewilderment and often ineptitude. It also gives rise to such memorable cameos as that of two men

stocking supermarket shelves and the one asking the other how much he earns. No amount of coughs, grunts and speaking through

a row of tin cans reduce the stunning effect of $500,000. The show does have a more serious outcome when the boss recognizes

petty, humiliating, or inefficient practices and has the integrity and moves to make changes when he or she returns to the

boardroom. In other sadder cases, the bosses fail to see or empathize with the plight of their employees. On such occasions "caveat

emptor" (buyer beware) might be the best response from the viewer, as brutal or thoughtless management does not produce

consistently reliable products or long company life. Perhaps a TV series here in the US would extend the metaphor from the

business world to other organizations. Every institution, the Church included, has to guard against the tendency for the bosses to

become isolated from the reality of the "ground floor."

In today's Gospel Lesson, Jesus makes his third and most detailed prophecy of his Passion. The Son of Man is going to be

handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and eventually he will be condemned to death. We might have thought that by this

time the Apostles would begin at least to understand if not accept this message. Not a bit of it: James and John approach Jesus and

want a special favor; they want positions of power. The only thing Jesus can offer them is a share in his sufferings, to drink from the

cup He will drink from and be baptized in His baptism of suffering. To any other fantasy they may have, Jesus responds with stern

negatives. To their initial request He replies that they do not know what they are asking. Again, to grant the positions they request

is not within His power. Then, turning to the rest of the Twelve, who are muttering at the brothers' audacity, Jesus insists that the

ways of Non-Christians, lording it over others, must not happen among them. It is not the way of the true disciples. Rather they

must aim be to be of service to others, just as Jesus came to be of service and even sacrificing His life to bring about others'

redemption. John and James claim to be able to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, but the events of His Passion, when "all his disciples

deserted him and ran away", show that their eyes are still blinded to reality. Later, of course, the disciples will follow the road Jesus

has shown them, but it will be a long learning curve for them.

If we are honest, this severe central tenet of Christ's teaching proves to be a long learning curve for us, too. We live in a world

that loves comfort and praises as well as the attainment of material wealth, fame and security. There are still rewards for public

service. Latest figures show a remarkable percentage of people claiming to spend free time in volunteering to help their neighbor and

the community in some way. However, these people are not the media's baby. Perhaps their lives are too unexciting and

insufficiently lurid. If we are to follow Jesus along the road to Jerusalem, our eyes need to be focused on what we can do for others

rather than ourselves. Here, too, there may be the temptation to wish to be seen doing good rather than a genuine concern with

doing it. To keep us on the right track we need a moment of honest reflection to determine whether our actions really helps those

we aim to serve or whether our activities earn us "brownie points" on some divine scale of our own devising. We, too, can be sons of

Zebedee, promising everything but really only for ulterior motives. The desire to sit on the right hand of the Master dies hard, but

the mixture of the stern negatives from Jesus and His constant support for the true way forward can remove even the greatest

obstacles.

Many thanks to all who took part in my official installation Mass and reception last Saturday. Your presence and especially your

prayers are most appreciated. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Columbiettes for their generous donation of

$1150 from their Craft Fair proceeds to the Church Restroom Fund.

In your charity, pray for the sick and the lonely--visit them if you can. Please remember to pray for all who have wandered from

the Faith and all who have died, especially Deacon Antonio Bezares and Rita Forgione. Also, pray for the souls of all the faithful

departed of our Parish Family.

May God always be pleased with us!

Monsignor Michael

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Saint Ann School Children are avid readers. They

just love books. The school usually runs three Book Fairs

each year and they do not seem to be enough for our

students.

In addition to the school Book Fairs, our students are

preparing for an afternoon and evening of enjoyment at

Barnes & Noble’s Bridgewater store on Wednesday,

October 21st. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade students will

present a program in recital and song form at 4 p.m. at the

store, and at 7 p.m., the 4th and 5th Grade students will give

a presentation on the Constitution of the United States.

After both performances, the children will do their favorite

thing – they will beg their parents to buy them some new

books.

To help make this event a great success, we are

distributing Vouchers through the School and PREP

students to anyone who would like to make a purchase at

Barnes & Noble. This voucher will allow St. Ann’s to earn

up to 20% on your purchase.

Everyone is invited to attend. Please come for an

enjoyable afternoon or evening (or both) and help our

school by purchasing an item or two (or more).

Thank you and God bless you.

If you aren’t able to attend on October 21st, the voucher

can also be used anytime from October 20th-22nd.

We hope to see you there!

We are a Stewardship Parish Your Stewardship in Treasure for last weekend was:

Collection..…………………...…………..…$9,545.00

Poor Box …………………...………...…………$89.00

Thank you and May God Bless you abundantly!

Please remember the Church of St. Ann in your will.

2009 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Because We Are Church

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…

This week I mailed a follow-up letter to parishioners who have

yet to respond to Bishop Bootkoski’s request to support the

2009 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If this letter arrived after you

made your gift, please accept my apologies and my thanks for

your generosity. Otherwise, I ask that you prayerfully con-

sider making a gift to the 2009 Bishop’s Appeal. Thank you.

Catholic Youth Ministry Basketball The parish is seeking a volunteer to serve as commissioner

of the St. Ann’s CYM basketball program. The primary

responsibilities are to coordinate basketball activities and

schedules with St. Ann’s church, CYM Basketball, St. Ann’s

volunteers and coaches.

Interested parties should contact Rev. Msgr. Corona.

St. Ann School is sponsoring a "Clothing Drive" on

Thursday, October 22. Items requested include:

clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, pocketbooks and belts.

They can be dropped off from 7:30-4:30 in the school

parking lot.

St. Ann School is sponsoring a "Comedy Night" with

comedian Mike Morse (winner of America's Funniest

People) on Saturday, November 7. Doors open at

6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. Includes free drinks and

light snacks. Cash bar. For information, call 908 725-

1008.

Good stewards must not argue about who is the most im-

portant. Today’s Gospel says clearly that those who aspire

to greatness must humbly serve the needs of all. Even Jesus

came not to be served, but to serve.

Hope and Healing A Day for Bereaved Persons and Families

Sooner or later grief comes to all of us and we find ourselves unprepared for the wide range of emotions and reactions we feel as we undertake the mourn-ing journey. Each member of the family grieves differently. Brother André offers hope and encouragement by gently demonstrating the importance of dealing with grief in a healthy way – emotionally and spiritually.

Saturday, November 7, 2009 ~ Brother André Mathieu, C.P., Presenter 9:00 AM– 2:30

St. Francis Cathedral Community Room 32 Elm Avenue, Metuchen, NJ

Call to register: Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen (732) 562-1990 x. 1624 or send an e-mail: familylife@diometuchen.org Fee: includes lunch – Individual – $20.00 – Family of 2- $35.00 – Family of 3 or more - $50.00

St. Joseph High School Open House: Sunday, October 18 11:30-2PM

Scholarship and Entrance Exams:

November 7, 10 and 14

For more information, please call the admission

office at 732-549-7600 ext. 221