Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Times September 5, 2010 Vigil Mass, Saturday, September 4 4:00 PM + Sam Warfel r/o Bob & Sandy Kale Sunday, September 5 8:00 AM Missa pro Populo 9:15 AM + Natasha Povalski r/o The Povalski Family 10:30 AM + Oliver Reilly r/o Sean & Lisa Reilly 12:00 Noon + Edward Orzechowski r/o Gloria Orzechowski All Night Adoration Monday, September 6 8:00 AM + Connie Marchesi r/o The Catino Family Tuesday, September 7 8:00 AM Int. Alex & Hazel Saharic r/o The Family Wednesday, September 8, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM + Natividad DelRosario r/o The DelRosario Family Thursday, September 9, St. Peter Claver 8:00 AM + Mary Collumb r/o The Family Friday, September 10 8:00 AM Living & Deceased Clergy of St. Ann’s r/o Larry VanPelt Saturday, September 11 4:00 PM + Helen Boyle r/o Pat & Arta O’Malley Sunday, September 12 8:00 AM + Theresa DeLorenzo r/o Korlesky Family 9:15 AM + Graham Heberer r/o Mr. & Mrs. R. Heberer 10:30 AM Missa pro Populo 12:00 Noon + Theonilla Weber r/o Marybeth Weber PARISH CONTACT PERSONS Parish Trustees Rob Holland……………………. .537-2873 Patricia Santillo……………… ….537-4097 Adoration Society John & Mary Ellen Pierson…… .537-6494 Buildings & Grounds Comm. Joseph Fazio ……………….… 537-2176 Holy Name Society Joe Fazio…. ..………………..…537-2176 Rosary Altar Society Arlene Blanchard …………. .….735-4661 Junior Youth Group Pat O’Malley …. ………………....689-6952 Senior Youth Group Jim Tupy………...................513-226-1690 RCIA Coordinator Joe Fazio…………………………537-2176 Altar Servers Vince LaSasso………….……….537-2326 Right to Life/Cath. Sch. Info Annette Gormly……………….…689-4102 Senior Outreach Kathie Phoenix……………….….537-6825 Sanctuary Guild Lisa Hubert………………………735-7865 Saint Joseph’s Guild Arlene Blanchard……………… 735-4661 Saint Martha’s Guild Hazel Saharic…………………….537-2221 Boy Scouts Joseph Smith…………… ……….537-4569 Girl Scouts Mary Bulger ………………………537-4996 Bagpipe & Drums Band Cliff Roberts……………….……..704-0048 Sacred Music Stephen Pinel………….…………537-2221 Wedding Jean Benjamin ………...……215-343-4188 Weekly Adoration for Vocations Friday has been designated as the Parish Day of Prayer for Vocations. During your Holy Hour on Friday and throughout the night into Saturday morning, in your charity, please pray for an increase of Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Sunday Offering August 29, 2010 $6,424 +++ Liturgical Schedule +++ Next Weekend: September 11th & 12th Altar Servers 4:00 PM – Mayer, J., Levandoski, J. 8:00 AM – Vitti, L., Berger, A. 9:15 AM – Baker, S. 10:30 AM – Henderson, K., Duffell, B. 12:00 Noon – Starcher, G., Starcher, J. Ministers of Holy Communion 4:00 PM – Merlo, G. & G., Mayer, P. 8:00 AM – Kuderka, M., Polachak, G. & M. 9:15 AM – Fazio, J. , Godleski, E., VanPelt, L. 10:30 AM – B-Verdi, N., Soda, T., Pote, W. 12:00 Noon – Starcher, R., McCormack, R. Lectors 4:00 PM – O’Malley, P. 8:00 AM - Monahan, M. 9:15 AM – Phoenix, K. 10:30 AM – Ramirez, A. 12:00 Noon – Zawadowicz, M. PARISH NOTES When sending mail to the rectory office, please be sure to use the PO Box 405 address. The post office reminds us that they will return mail without the PO Box address on the envelope. Please remember that the Parish Office is no longer in the Rectory building, but is located at 32 Main Street (to the right of the Church if you are standing on the sidewalk facing the buildings). MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK: September 5 Noon Mass Choir Rehearsal Thursday, 7:30 PM, Church PRAY FOR OUR SICK Please remember in your prayers: Richard Isolde, Thomas Matas, Natalie Kennedy, Mary Costa, Elizabeth Pecota, Terri Royer, Raymond Russian, Ralph Heberer, Robert Del-Duca, Kevin Levine, Ethel Thomas Gordon, Dale Dalrymple, Steve Ramond, Pat Mason, Richard Masciola, Michael Leonhart, Thomas Scerbo, Paul Mahoney, Jane Burns, Mitchell Tobin, Michael Hafke, Mary Ann Conroy, Matthew Butler, Robert Gibson, Diane Fiore, Alexa Lobosco, Julianna Nelligan, Shirley Bumen, Gary Scozzari, Marie Zawadowicz, Doris Denning, Jill Norton, Diana Mathis, Frances Antonow, Juana Ortiz, Eva Padilla, Amy Phoenix, Nancy Bros, Susan Dragan, Theresa Pawlikowski, Patty Mahoney, John Tartis, Emma Hintz, Nicolo Scozzari, Ken Hrabovecky, Bob Smolar, Angel Class, Beatrice Gillis, Richard Czerwinski, Georgia Talarowski, Peter LaSasso, Rich Burd, Cody Enos, Rosalie Scozzari, Kathleen O’Connel, Connie Zagota, Ian Heffernan, Charlotte Cowell, Anthony Vitale, Jr., John McGeough, Patrick Dupuy, Karl D. Erz, Alexis Catala, Joe Grabowy, Marc Kramer, Elise Erz, Mary Frost, Renee Sakos, Nancy Delia, Marie Lindgren, Joe Vanderkooi and Madeleine Canvin. FOR THOSE AMONG US WHO SERVE SSGT Courtney L. Johnson – Iraq PFC Juan Cardona – Iraq Sn. Larry Friend – USS Arleigh Burke Charles Ciddell Carter – Iraq Lt. Rev. Wayne Haddad – Iraq (Priest, Diocese of Metuchen) Major Christopher Kemper – 1st Army, Georgia Jennifer Gregoire – Afghanistan Lt. Cm. Tony Scigliano – Bagram, Afghanistan Ens. Christopher Del Vecchio – Groton, CT Lance Corporal Michael Holden – Afghanistan CPL Sean Plaisted – Afghanistan Pvt Jeffrey Plaisted – Georgia WO Darren S. Kesty – Ft. Campbell Lt. Matthew R. Milkowski – DDG58-Laboon Please Note: The Parish Office will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010 for Labor Day. First Holy Communion Pictures First Holy Communion pictures are ready. You may pick them up in the office any weekday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. If this is inconvenient for you, they will be available the first day of classes in September. Saint Martha’s Guild Saint Martha’s Guild provides a complete dinner to a parish family who is unable to cook for themselves due to a severe illness or other related circumstances. Guild members seek to imitate Saint Martha’s hospitality and self-giving through this corporal work of mercy Any parishioner in need of the Guild, please call the Parish Office. Sanctuary Guild The Sanctuary Guild needs your help. Please consider volunteering to clean the church for 2 hours once every 5 weeks on a Friday or Saturday morning with a great bunch of men and women already involved. Fridays are the most short-handed. If interested, please contact Lisa Hubert at 735-7865. 2011 Mass Book If you would like to reserve Masses for 2011, you may now come into the Parish Office. Please note that in the interest of fairness you will be able to reserve only five Masses per year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but we are trying to be as fair as possible to all our parishioners. Please note as published in an earlier bulletin five Masses at a time was incorrectly published. Thank you for your kind patience. RCIA For those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith with an eye towards becoming a member of the Catholic Church, classes will be held one evening each week, beginning in early to mid October (day of week to be determined). Please call Joe Fazio at 537-2176 if you would like to attend. SCHOOL OF RELIGION NEWS Classes begin on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, September 12, 13 & 14. Letters with classroom specifics and the year’s schedule were mailed. If you have not received yours, please call the Office. PLEASE NOTE: This year Sunday classes for Grades 1-6 and Grade 8 will be held at the Hampton School. Classes for Grade 7 will be held on the Church grounds as follows: Class 7A – Mr. Diodato – Church Hall Class 7B – Mrs. Levandoski – St. Joachim Room Parents: Please note that tuition was due by Tuesday, August 3. If you have not yet mailed your payment, please do so immediately or call the office so we can be sure to schedule your children. Class schedules and School of Religion information can be found on the website at www.saintann1859.org/School of Religion. Senior Youth Group There will be a Senior Youth Group Dinner Meeting on Sunday, October 3, at 5:00 PM in the St. Joachim Room to discuss the activities of the next six months. +Rev. Nicholas M. Freeman+ 7th Pastor of St. Ann’s September 9, 1895 This week the Parish will mark the anniversary of the passing of Rev. Nicholas M. Freeman . In charity, please remember to pray for the gentle repose of his priestly soul. 2010 Flame of Charity Dinner The 26th Annual Flame of Charity Dinner will take place on Tuesday evening, October 26, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick. Two outstanding individuals are being honored this year: William D. Ard, Humanitarian of the Year and Rev. Msgr. Gregory E. S. Malovetz, Community Servant. The proceeds from this event help support the many social service programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, including homeless shelters, health clinics, youth programs and low income housing. The Flame of Charity Dinner Committee is proud of what has been accomplished over the years and this could not have happened without the generosity and continued support of people like you. Please contact us at 732-562-2438 for more information on underwriting and sponsorships or to order tickets. You may also visit the website at www.diometuchen.org/event-viewer/. Immaculate Conception School Registration Student place for 2010/2011 is available in the following grades: 3 year old PM, Kindergarten, Grade 3, Grade 5 and Grade 7. Please call the school office, 735-6334, for additional information. The Catholic Spirit The Catholic Spirit will be available after Masses weekend. Upcoming features and stories include: Back to school supplement, youth ambassadors return from Guatemala. Comedy Night The Social Committee is sponsoring our Annual Comedy Night on Saturday, October 16, at the VFW Hall, Glen Gardner. The cost is $25 per person or $20 per person for a table of 8 or more. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 8:30 PM. Price includes the show, snacks, desserts, beer, wine, soda and water. Tickets will go on sale after all Masses the weekend of September 18 and through the Parish Office, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Prayer Shawl The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting on Tuesday, September 14 from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Parish House. If you can knit or crochet, or if you would like to learn, please join us at our next meeting. We have lots of yarn and you can work at your own pace. For details, call 537-2176. Altar Linen Guild The Altar Linen Guild is in need of additional members. If you would like to help with the altar linens once every 4-6 weeks, please give Stacy Apgar a call, 537-6578. Senior Outreach St. Ann and St. Joachim Senior Outreach, formerly “Homebound” is a group ministry that provides and fosters a spiritual and social environment for the senior parishioners. The morning consists of spiritual and/or meditative readings, rosary recitation, crafts, birthday celebrations, Holy Day and patriotic holiday commemorations, card writing to our veterans. A hot lunch is served. We meet the third Friday of the month from 9:30 AM until Noon in the Parish House. The first meeting is September 17. Please call Kathie Phoenix, 537-6825, for more information. Investure Altar Servers On Sunday, September 12, at the 10:30 AM Mass, the following boys will be invested as Altar Servers: Evan Bordeau, Ryan Bordeau, Ryan Duffell, Logan Farley, Patrick Farley, Dylan Henderson, Victor Tranquilli and Steven Triglia. Daily Readings Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Lk 6:43-49 2010 Flame of Charity Dinner The 26th Annual Flame of Charity Dinner will take place on Tuesday evening, October 26, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick. Two outstanding individuals are being honored this year: William D. Ard, Humanitarian of the Year and Rev. Msgr. Gregory E. S. Malovetz, Community Servant. The proceeds from this event help support the many social service programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, including homeless shelters, health clinics, youth programs and low income housing. The Flame of Charity Dinner Committee is proud of what has been accomplished over the years and this could not have happened without the generosity and continued support of people like you. Please contact us at 732-562-2438 for more information on underwriting and sponsorships or to order tickets. You may also visit the website at www.diometuchen.org/event-viewer/. Save the Date St. Ann’s Annual Comedy Night will be held on Saturday, October 16 at the Glen Gardner VFW Hall. Mark your calendars!! +Rev. Msgr. William Wrinn+ 24th Pastor of St. Ann’s August 30, 1967 This week the Parish will mark the anniversary of the passing of Rev. Msgr. William Wrinn. In charity, please remember to pray for the gentle repose of his priestly soul. Immaculate Conception School Registration Student place for 2010/2011 is available in the following grades: 3 year old PM, Kindergarten, Grade 3, Grade 5 and Grade 7. Please call the school office, 735-6334, for additional information. The Catholic Spirit The Catholic Spirit will be available after Masses next weekend, Sept. 4-5. Upcoming features and stories include: Back to school supplement, youth ambassadors return from Guatemala. Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration You are warmly invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows and receive a personalized certificate from Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski at a special Evening Prayer Service* in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 4:00 PM Application forms may be secured from your Parish Office or downloaded from the website by logging on to http://www.diometuchen.org/deptministries/family-life/ Forms must be signed by the Pastor and returned to the Family Life Office by the Parish Office. Application forms will be accepted by the Family Life Office until Friday, September 3, 2010. A confirmation letter will be sent once your application has been processed. Formal invitations and seating tickets will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to the celebration. To ensure your reservation, please fill out an application as soon as possible. *The prayer service does not fulfill your Sunday obligation. For additional information, call the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen 732-562-1990 ext. 1624. Women’s Retreat St. Jude’s Church, Blairstown, is sponsoring a women’s retreat, “How to Juggle the Struggle”. Come journey with us as we learn that Juggling is so much easier with help! Through prayer, small groups and fun activities, our retreat leaders will challenge us as a community to focus on Christ while we juggle the struggles in our everyday life! Retreat leaders are Colleen Rayner and Grace Daquila. The retreat will be held on Sunday, August 29, 1:30-5:00 PM in McNaulty Hall at St. Jude’s Church, Blairstown, NJ. Please RSVP by August 22 to Marie Draghi, 908-362-1431. Refreshments will be served.