TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAYIN ORDINARY TIME

August 26, 2012

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2012

5:00 p.m. Frank Bowen, Sr.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

7:30 a.m. Bertha Daniello

9:00 a.m. Antoinette and John Kata

10:30 a.m. Pauline Eckhardt

12:00 noon Rosemary Delaney

Chester C. Tuella

MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012

7:00 a.m. Rose Anna Flanagan

12:00 noon Prayer Service

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012

8:30 a.m. Thomas Grehan

12:00 noon Prayer Service

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012

7:00 a.m. Katherine Temple

12:00 noon Prayer Service

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012

8:30 a.m. Edward J. Walsh

12:00 noon Prayer Service

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012

7:00 a.m. Ann Dolan

12:00 noon Prayer Service

FIRST SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

5:00 p.m. Katherine Temple

Heather Sartori

Gary Kelly

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

7:30 a.m. Karen Parry

9:00 a.m. Carol Froehlich

10:30 a.m. Giannusa Rosolino

12:00 noon Catherine Denzer

SECOND COLLECTIONA SECOND COLLECTION will be taken THIS weekend for

the Rutherford Food Pantry and other charitable concerns. Food

can be placed in the area by the elevator (to the left of the

Narthex) which will be taken to the food pantry Monday

morning. Please be as generous as your means allow!

Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dt 4:1-2, 6-8

Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5

Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27

Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

SANCTUARY OFFERINGS

The SANCTUARY LAMP which burns near the

Tabernacle in Church, the reminder of the Lord's Presence in

the Most Holy Eucharist will burn in memory of DR.

MICHAEL LORETI. Requested by The Wm. Weiss Family

of Rutherford.

Please keep Michael and his family in your prayers.

2012 Sanctuary Offerings

are available through the Parish Office . Celebrate

the Birth - Baptism - Graduation - Wedding -

Anniversary of someone you love OR remember

those in the Military - those who are deceased

through these offerings!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Did you know that the Knights of Columbus is the

largest Catholic Men's organization in the world? There

are other similar Catholic organizations in this country

as well as abroad. For example, there are similiar men's

organizations in Ireland and England. The men in these

groups are also called Knights, as the Knights of Saint

Columbanus in Ireland and the Knights of Saint Columba

in England, Scotland and Wales. These later two

organizations were founded just after World War I. The

Catholic men of Ireland and England were so impressed

by the Knights of Columbus that they met while the

"Doughboys" were in the British Isles that they formed

their own groups to emulate the Knights from the

United States. The Knights of Columbus in America

were founded in 1882 by the Venerable Servant of God,

Father Michael J. McGivney. The Knights of Columbus

are located in over Fourteen Countries worldwide,

including Poland, the home of The Blessed John Paul II.

For more information and details about the Knights,

who we are and we do do, contact Bill Teresavage at

201-935-7308 or at mrbillnj@aol.com or visit two of the

K of C websites at www.kofc.org or www.njkofc.org

REMEMBER YOUR PARISH

Some people wait until the end of summer to put in a ‘catch-up’

envelope for the Sundays they might have been away. The “Way

of Stewardship” is NOT to ‘catch up’ after everything has been

used for vacation but to give from the “first fruits.” Why not

consider “catching up” before you leave for vacation as an act

of gratitude to God for all you have been given.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL

Part-Time French Teacher Position Needed

Morning Hours

Part-Time Secretary Needed

Send resume to Mr. Roy Corso, principal

rcorso@stmaryhs.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSAnyone interested in becoming a fully initiated Roman

Catholic - one who has received Baptism, Confirmation and

First Eucharist - the RCIA is for you! The RCIA is ideally for

non-baptized [Jews, Moslems, Hindus, the unchurched]

and for baptized Protestants who wish to become

Catholic. It is also for adult Catholics who never received

First Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Please share this

invite with anyone who might be interested. For further

information call Mary Lanni, coordinator at [201] 933-1056.

To “sign up” for this year’s session, leave your name and

evening phone number at the Parish Office. Sessions

begin in September!

Name:

Telephone #:

email address:

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

EM's can pick up fall schedules and contact information in the

weekend sacristy during Mass times.

2012 SUMMER RELIGIOUS FORMATION

2 Dates remaining to complete the School Year

December 8, 2012 : 9:30 - 1:00pm

12:00 noon Mass MANDATORY and

March 2, 2013: 10:00 to 12:00 noon7:00 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 13th is

MANDATORY for Summer Religious Formation Students.

Students are asked to sit with parents. Attendance will be

taken.

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Continue to pray for all the brave men and women who are

defending our country. Keep them safe from all attacks and

danger. Give them wisdom and strength in battle, help them

to stay spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally strong

and bring them safely home to their families.

DREW NAPOLI

nephew to Thea Scheuerman

1LT. DANIELLE REID

daughter of John and Bonnie Reid

in Kuwait

PAUL FEDORISIN

Ellen Reid's grandson

Fort Knox - Kentucky

MEMORIAL WALL

Stop by and vist our Memorial Wall in Church by the Blessed

Sacrament Tabernacle. Ten photographs of those most recently

buried from Saint Mary are hung on the wall. Only those buried

from Saint Mary are displayed on the wall. These photos will be

used in a collage and powerpoint during our Mass of

Remembrance on Saturday, November 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Kindly

pray for the peaceful repose of their souls and ask the

intercession of our Blessed Mother or light a candle to remember

these and all our deceased parishioners. Their names are now

recorded in our Book of Remembrance, which goes back to our

parish's inception in 1908.

Women's and Men's Commissions

Events Set for 2013

1. The Archdiocesan Men's Commission will host its annual

Men's Conference on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Seton

Hall University.

2. The Archdiocesan Women's Commission will host its

annual Women's Day of Reflection on Saturday, March 9,

2013 at Seton Hall University.

3. More details about program speakers and times will

follow in future announcement.

4. We encourage all parishioners to consider taking part in

these two spiritually enriching events. We hope you will

be able to join other Catholic men and women as we all

seek to find a more personal relationship.

SATURDAY MORNING MASS . . . will RESUME at

8:30 beginning next week September 8th, The Nativity of

the Blessed Virgin Mary NOT 9:00 A.M. After careful

thought, it was decided that 8:30 seems to work better for

our parishioners. Join us in the Chapel of Church

FATHER'S SUPPORT GROUP

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,

September 15, 2012 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 mccormja@rcan.org for

information, directions and registration.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEFirst Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b

Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel and told them if it

did not please them to serve God, then they must decide

who they would serve. The people claimed that God had

brought them out of slavery and protected them on their

journey. Therefore, they would serve, the Lord their God,

and no one else.

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32

Husbands and wives should love one another as Christ

loved the Church. They should nourish and care for each

other as Christ cared for the church. Through the union

between the two, they become one.

Gospel: John 6:60-69

Many of Jesus' followers were still disturbed by his

teaching of the living bread, which they could not yet fully

understand. Jesus explained that the Spirit gives life, and

flesh is unimportant. Some of the disciples decided to

leave. Jesus asked if the Twelve also wanted to leave.

Although they do not completely understand yet, they

have enough faith in Jesus to stay because they believe he

is God's holy one.© 2000 Bon Venture Services, Inc.

PARENTS GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A CHILD

The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of

Newark sponsors two support groups for Parents Grieving

the Death of a Child. Groups meet year ‘round on the

first Wednesday of each month at St. Thomas the Apostle

Parish Center, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, and on the

third Monday of each month at St. Peter the Apostle

Parish Center, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge. There is no

preregistration and there is no fee. For further

information, please contact the Office of Family Life at

973-497-4327 or email mccormja@rcan.org.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS(please mark your calendar and spread the word!)

There will be a workshop for all liturgical ministers on Sunday,

September 30, at 4:00 p.m. Please join us in Church if

you are part of one of the following Ministries:

Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion

Lararus Ministers Liturgical Environment

Music Ministers RCIA

Lectors Ushers

At this annual Liturgical Minister Gathering, we will review,pray Evening Prayer and share fellowship, on the 26th Sunday inOrdinary Time, September 30 at 4 PM. We will have the chanceto prepare for the changes in Advent/Christmas festivities.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Please PRAY in the name of JESUS, the healer, that theSICK of SAINT MARY PARISH may be restored to healthand all those who ASSIST and CARE for the sick will begiven the STRENGTH to continue GOD’S good WILL:

Ray Anderson, Margaret Curtin, Gilda Danza,

Domingo DelaCruz, Joselito De Leon, Bruce Duryea,Michael Francis, Marie Gombert, Stephanie Joyce,

Joyce Kasper,Beth Maroney, Megan Macaluso,

Connie Mehos, Steven Monahan and Estelle Reid

Religious Education Reminders:Registrations for the new academic year are continuing

to come in and we would ask that you complete them assoon as possible so that we can get class lists organizedand catechists prepared. We are in need of catechists forSunday class , Grade 5; Wednesday classes: Grade 2 3, 5and 7. Please give some consideration to assisting in ourprogram as a full time catechist or substitute. There will betraining and plenty of "seasoned" available catechists tohelp you.

For students preparing to receive a Sacrament: Pleaseremember that a child must be in his or her SECOND yearof religious education classes to be eligible for theSacrament of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and/ orConfirmation. Any child transferring from another programmust submit a letter from the previous parish verifyingprior religious education. Any years of instruction whichhave been missed must be made up.

Also remember that your child is issued ONE textbookat the beginning of the year which must be brought to allclasses. If the textbook is lost it must be replaced at a costof $25.00.

We begin fall classes on Sunday, September 9th,2012 and Wednesday, September 12, 2012. A fallcalendar is posted on the website. Please feel free tocontact me by phone (through the parish office) or email:bahatler@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Pastor’s Update – August 26, 2012

Rev. Charles W. Hartling Memorial Fund Donations for Father Chuck's Memorial are still

coming in; may the Lord grant him eternal rest. As I said previously, we will make a final decisionon what is actually memorialized when the finaltally is complete. If you wish to contribute to hisMemorial Fund place your donation in anenvelope marked Father Chuck's Memorial Fund;remit it via snail mail or the collection basket. Sofar we have received contributions from:

Stella Adams, Ron & Dorothy Chesney, Johnand Maria Considine, Margaret Fallon, Judith AnnFord, Dr. & Mrs. John Frattarola, Carmen & HeleneFrio, Corey and Donna Gallo, Philip S. Ganguzza,Alice Gargiulo, Mrs. Joan Golembiewski, Robert T.Hannon, Vince and Diane Kratz, Pat Knigge,Joseph F. Kreder, Rev. Mark A. Kreder, Rev.Michael J. Kreder, John & Helene Lamparello,Alberta Manning, Mrs. Gloria Manzi, CarmenMelone, Dan & Debbie Moran, Jim and NanMulcahy, Eileen and Rosaleen Nolan, MaryO’Keefe, Catherine Otto, Michael & Maria Polivka,Kathleen & George Potor, Lindy & Marion Rosato,Rosemarie Salvatore, Terry Scannell, Margaret K.Schak, Dorothea M. Scheuerman, Rev. Thomas J.Serafin, Brian & Irene Smith, Herb & KathleenSmith, Andrew & Claire Sproha, Fran & CarolWaples, Thomas & Joan Weissmuller, Joe &Joanne Wilczynski, Laura R. Yanitelli.

Please remember - as I have remembered inmy prayers - the safe transition of all our studentswho have left or are about to leave for college. This is a transition time for first time students (andtheir parents). May God keep them safe! We lookforward to seeing them at Christmas … and at theAdvent Penance Service!

Don't Just Eat and Run! This weekend is thelast weekend we’ll be proclaiming the five-segment 'Bread of Life Discourse' from SaintJohn's Gospel, and the last weekend we’ll endMass by kneeling to reaffirm our belief in ourLord's Real Presence in the Eucharist. Thisweekend we’re singing “Gift of Finest Wheat” –composed for the 1977 Eucharistic Congress inPhiladelphia; it was dedicated to our Nation’sBicentennial. May we always be one nation,under God, with the help of the Most HolyEucharist. [On Labor Day we traditionally sing ahymn of petition for all travelers and those awayfrom home for school.]

Please remember to reserve some time tocome before the Blessed Sacrament during theafternoon of October 7, and attend the Evening

Prayer with Solemn Benediction to give thanks toGod for all He has done for each of us personallyand our parish. Our homilist at Evening Prayerwill be our new Parochial Vicar, Rev. CharezGrincho [‘Fr, Don.”] And please remember to askGod in your prayers to spare us from any moreearthquakes, hurricanes, floods, freaksnowstorms, lost altars and any other delays forour building project! [AMEN!]

Our church is usually open every day from6:30 am until 5:30 pm; if the church doors arelocked, try the daily Mass chapel door. Sowhenever possible, stop in 'make a visit' to theBlessed Sacrament, walk the Stations of the Cross,light a candle, or just spend some quality timewith the Lord. May our deepening reverencehelp more people to realize its importance!

Rev. Michael J. Kreder, pastor

SACRAMENTAL MANDATORY PARENT MEETING

"First Eucharist - 2nd Graders"

Parents of all children who will be enrolled in ourSacramental Program for this years FIRST EUCHARIST areasked to attend a Mandatory "Parent Only" Meeting at

1:00 or 7:00 p.m. on

Wednesday, September 26th

Meeting will be held in the Parish Center. Parents mustattend this meeting in order that their child be enrolled inthe Program.

First Saturday DevotionsJoin us on Saturday, September 1 for Devotions to ourLady of Fatima which begin at 8:00 a.m. All arewelcome to come pray the rosary with us in the DailyMass Chapel!

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETYor ANYONE who would like to pray the Rosary with us!

Join us for the Recitation of the Rosary in the Daily MassChapel on Monday, September 10th following the noon

Prayer Servicerayer Service.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION EVENINGAn Annulment Information Evening is scheduled for Wednesday,

September 12, 2012 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Belleville,

NJ at 7:30 p.m. A member of the staff of the Tribunal of

theArchdiocese of Newark will provide basis information about

annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to gein

the process of petitioning for an annulment. There will be an

opportunity for questions at the session. Call (973) 481-1991.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary TimeAugust 26, 2012