Saint Mary’s Church 17 Pompton Ave.

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Telephone: 973-835-0374

Fax: 973.835.8173

Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.org

E-Mail: smc@stmarys-pompton.org

All are Welcome!

Mass Schedule And Para-Liturgy Services (PLS)

MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church)

MOST WEDNESDAYS SCHOOL MASS—8:30 AM (Church—All are Welcome!)

SATURDAY—9:00 AM (PLS) [Prayer Room] Reconciliation—4:30-5:00 PM Saturdays [Church]

SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM [Church] SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM [Church]

9:00 AM—Spanish Mass [St. Clare Hall] 10:30 AM—Family Liturgy [St. Clare Hall - Interpreted for the deaf/

hard of hearing]

October 20, 2019

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Contact Us

TO CONTACT PARISH OFFICE: 973.835.0374

ADULT FAITH Fr. Larry Hayes, OFM, x 702 lhayes@stmarys-pompton.org BUSINESS & OPERATIONS, 973.835.5841 Carol Scala - Director of Finances, Business Planning & HR x190 cscala@stmarys-pompton.org Connie Maritato-Sacramental/Facilities Scheduling Coordinator x120 cmaritato@stmarys-pompton.org Kathy Hickey– Financial Analyst x169 khickey@stmarys-pompton.org Keith Orotosky-Director of Facilities and Operations x 145 Korotosky@stmarys-pompton.org Mike Cunningham- Director of Information Technology, x107 mcunningham@stmarys-pompton.org Jill Whitney-Controller- x122 jwhitney@stmarys-pompton.org Debbie Yodice-Financial Analyst x191 dyodice@stmarys-pompton.org DEACON - 973.835.0374 Thomas Kimak tkimak@aeciusa.com FOOD PANTRY - Kenneth Weinheimer-973.831.4442 foodpantry@stmarys-pompton.org HISPANIC MINISTRY Milagros Anto - 973.835.0374, x 703 milagros@stmarys-pompton.org LOCAL YOUTH PROTECTION/SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Debbie Borroto -Rel. Ed. Administrative Asst., x130 debbie@stmarys-pompton.org MAINTENANCE - 973-768-1544 Phillip Epstein, Director pepstein@stmarys-pompton.org Hayk Allahverdi , Gareth Tarlo MUSIC MINISTRY - 973.835.0374 Craig & Dorothy Limey, Dir., x158 cdlimey@stmarys-pompton.org Carrie Stewart - Accompanist, x192 CStewart@StMarys-Pompton.org PASTOR Fr. Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta OFM - x708 gonzaloofm@stmarys-pompton.org P A R O C H I A L V I C A R S Fr. John Aherne, OFM, x139 jaherne@stmarys-pompton.org Fr. Larry Hayes, OFM, x702 lhayes@stmarys-pompton.org Fr. Emerson Rodriguez, OFM, x155 erodriguez@stmarys-pompton.org R.C.I.A. Keith Orotosky -x 145 Korotosky@stmarys-pompton.org RECEPTIONISTS - 973.835.0374 June Abene, Marissa Diaz (bi-lingual) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/FAITH FORMATION - 973.835.7750 Toni Wong– Interim Director, Grades 1 to 6 x102 twong@stmarys-pompton.org Debbie Borroto -Rel. Ed. Administrative Asst., x130 debbie@stmarys-pompton.org Maureen Caropreso- Rel. Ed. Assistance., x 118 mcaropreso@stmarys-pompton.org Patricia Newton, Grades 7 & 8 , x160 pat@stmarys-pompton.org

SCHOOL - 973.835.2010 Heather Schnaars, Interim Principal, x 129 hschnaars@stmarys-pompton.org Mary Anne Smith - Admin. Ass’t, x125 msmith@stmarys-pompton.org SOCIAL JUSTICE-Kenneth McGill-Coordinator-x106 kmcgill@stmarys-pompton.org SOUP KITCHEN - Patricia Brady - 973.839.2896 soupkitchen@stmarys-pompton.org SPIRITUAL DIRECTION– Please contact any of the Friars STEPHEN MINISTRY Fr. John Aherne, OFM, x139 jaherne@stmarys-pompton.org Mary Lovely, x113 mlovely1@optonline.net

Weekly Calendar

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE MON—October 21 AA Step Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center Parents’ Support Group 6:30 PM Carnevale Center Medical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale Center ELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

TUES— October 22 AA Book Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center Centering Prayer 6:45 PM Carnevale Center Secular Franciscans 7:00 PM Carnevale Center NA Meeting 7:30 PM Spina Hall

WED—October 23 Bible Study 10:00 AM Carnevale Center St. Mary’s Seniors 11:30 AM Carnevale Center ELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

THURS—October 24 AA Men’s Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center Knights of Columbus 7:30 PM Carnevale Center Naranon Meeting 7:30 PM Spina Hall

FRI—October 25 Women’s AA Meeting 1:00 PM Carnevale Center AA - Hispanic Group (En español) 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY Marie Cioletti, Interim Coordinator of Special Needs Ministry x181 mcioletti@stmarys-pompton.org Morganne Vogel, Coordinator of Special Needs Ministry for Adults, x 181 mvogel@stmarys-pompton.org Mary Ann Fardin, Coordinator of Special Needs Ministry for Children, x 181 Mfadin@stmarys-pompton.org YOUTH MINISTRY - 973.835.5594 Jennifer Ferraioli, Director., x103 jferraioli@stmarys-pompton.org Patricia Newton, Confirmation, x160 pat@stmarys-pompton.org Lindsay Bednarz, High School, x117 lbednarz@stmarys-pompton.org

(Continued next column)

2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Diocese of Paterson

Through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, we recognize Jesus in the mother coming to a food pantry to feed her children, in the young man seeking treatment for chemical addiction, the disabled adult being welcomed into one of our group homes. We see Jesus in our seminarians, in our inner-city Catholic school students and in those senior priests living at our residence or needing urgent healthcare.

In-Pew Commitment Weekend – October 19/20

Over the years, more and more parishioners have chosen to support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal by making an online gift. Simply go to https://www.2019appeal.org/ and follow the instructions. You can either make a one-time gift or pledge with monthly payments made automatically for your convenience. Please make sure you select Saint Mary’s as your parish (code 2019-157). Whether it is a pledge, a one-time gift or an online donation, your support is greatly needed. Every single gift counts. Ten percent (10%) of all funds raised in the 2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, over and above the usual allocation to Catholic Charities, will go toward the Straight and Narrow re-building effort. Our goal as a parish is $55,000.

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Eucharistic Celebrations Para-Liturgical Services (PLS)

MONDAY October 21 7:30 AM † Alan Rienstra, Cathleen Mrele † Sabina & Charles Barry TUESDAY October 22 7:30 AM † Joseph Molaro † John & Family WEDNESDAY October 23 7:30 AM Special Intention THURSDAY October 24 7:30 AM Special Intention FRIDAY October 25 7:30 AM Special Intention SATURDAY October 26 9:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention C-Celebrant — H-Homilist SATURDAY October 26 5:00 PM † Mary Luzzi C/H– Fr. Larry † Victor M. Ramirez, Jr. (14th Ann.) 7:00 PM † Wayne Giles C/H– Fr. John † Paul Francis Leary SUNDAY October 27 7:30 AM † Francis & Lucille Marshall C/H– Fr. Gonzalo † Anthony Longo † David, William & Beth Ann Ciandella 9:00 AM † Eleanor & James Killeen C/H-Fr. Larry † Karl Hienz Lueck 9:00 AM Special Intention Spanish Mass C/H-Fr. Emerson 10:30 AM † August Bellome C/H-Fr. Larry 10:30 AM Special Intention Family Liturgy (Interpreted for the deaf/hard of hearing) C/H-Fr. Gonzalo 12:00 PM † Philomena & Edward Primavera C/H– Fr. John † James Van Delden † John Chironis † Theodore Morse, Jr. † Robert Dunn 5:00 PM Special Intention C/H-Fr. Gonzalo

All those who are sick: Randy Rubestello, Andy Glatz, Kim Ahearn, Dottie

Chesney, Keith, Chris R, Lucia Innocent, Kathleen Murphy, Jerry Foray, Bob Manegold, Brody John Peak, Richard

Brennan, Donna Fin Bauerfeind, Jacqueline McCrystall, Bobby McClurg, Laura Mariconda Petrillo, Brian Palestis,

James Nebbia, Grace & Ed Mc Vey, Carole Hook, Colette Clouttier, Brody John Peak

Please note: to add a loved one to the prayer list, please call

the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 - names for healing will be listed for 30 days.

All those who are serving in harm’s way:

Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, PFC Nathan Hunt, CMCN Michael LeTennier, Joseph P. Roberts, MCS, PFC Sean Jennings, SPC Sean J. Carey, SGT Ryan Cronin, Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO, David Welsh, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy SO, LTJG Brian Schoenig, LCpl Michael Formisano III, SSG Kevin Carey, SPC Brian R. Sudol, CSM Robert Hammerle, Sgt. Mark Ashley, SGT Ryan J. Heppel, SPC Dean V. Lucas, LCpl Michael Vignuli, Major Daniel J. Ciccarelli, HM Jaeson Henderson, Jake Shovlowsky, Cpl Justyn Shovlowsky, 1st LT. Austin Canning, 1st LT Joseph Sameski, 1st LT Thomas Sameski, Tyler DeVito, Petty Officer 3rd Class, Cpl. Brandon Agudelo, DS Tiffany Thumann, 2nd LT Matthew R. Brice, LT. Zak-id Gamarra, TSSgt. Scott Miller, 1st Lt. Alyson Garino, Capt. Krystal Thumann, ENS Ryan M. Hackett, Brian Hansen, Uii, Cpl F. S. Raza, Sean Flanagan, 2nd Lt. Mat-thew W. D’Amico, USMC Lt. 1st Thomas Seneski; Sgt. Anthony W. Gabriel; Brian Hansen, Sgt. Ashlee Quigle; Christopher Caruso, Marine Boot Camp

Please Pray for:

Through the waters of Baptism we welcome into our Community:

Gemma Reinike, Ty Russo, Charlotte Paul, Jaxson Andres, Luca Thuring

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Peter M. Bergren and Rachelle M. White,

Raymond C. Hodgkiss and Lori Anne Campbell on celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage.

All Those Recently Deceased: Basiliso Burgos, Kathleen Farago, Dolores Adubato,

Margaret Torre, Carol Talerico

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:00PM

Sunday 8:00 - 1:30PM

The Friar’s Desk

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In this Sunday’s Gospel, Luke the Evangelist presents Jesus telling the parable of the unjust judge and suppliant widow to his disciples. Luke continues to speak about the theme of prayer, which began with the teaching of the Lord’s Prayer or the Disciples’ Prayer in Lk 11: 1-4 as a communal prayer. The parable points to the call to always keep on praying and not to give up. The context for this exhortation is the danger that Christians might become disheartened in the midst of affliction before the return of the Son of Man to deliver them (17:22–37).

The parable then addresses two important questions both to God and to his people: Will God respond to pleas for deliverance from his people? and Will his people remain faithful? The moral is that in the midst of persecution and “the already” and “not yet” God’s Kingdom, the disciples should not stop praying for God’s justice and for the return of the Son of Man that will bring justice.

As for the two characters in the parable, the conduct of the widow in her quest for justice stands out as an illustration of the prayer that will not be turned aside or silenced by anything. She is confident that her request will certainly be answered.

Luke’s interest in widows is part of his broader interest in the oppressed and despised. Widows along with orphans and aliens are members of a marginalized and often op-pressed group of society. They became the symbol of all who hunger and thirst for justice and also enjoyed God’s special protection.

The widow in the parable represents God’s chosen ones in a context that emphasizes election to serve Yahweh. These are the people who persevere in faith and prayer in the midst of hostilities while waiting for the visible consummation of the kingdom of God.

We as Christians continue praying, “Your reign come” (11:2), and “Come, Lord Jesus” (Rev 22:2); Although nothing seems to happen, at least according to our limited time perspective and narrow human understanding.

In short, the question is not whether God will respond to our prayers but whether we will respond to God and trust his faithfulness to fulfill all the promises, especially the gift of the Holy Spirit (11,13). We must endure to the end and can only endure through prayer. “Prayer feeds faith, lifts up drooping hands, and strengthens weak knees” (Heb 12:12).

Fr. Emerson

Feast of All Souls: November 2: Please bring your pictures!

We invite you to bring pictures of your deceased loved ones (maximum size: 11 x 14) to Mass for All Souls Day. We will place the pictures in the sanctuary area in front of the altar from Saturday, November 2 through Sunday, November 3. We will remember our dearly departed on All Souls Day, and during all the Masses that weekend. Please bring your pictures to the parish office or place them in the designated bins inside the Church. Pictures may be picked up after Mass or in the Parish office during the week.

RCIA 2019

Are you searching for a Church community to call your own? Do you know any adults who might be interested in joining our Franciscan community at St Mary's? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults are formally received into the Roman Catholic Church. RCIA is a journey of faith where adults are introduced to the Church and is the process by which adults who were never baptized or were baptized in another Christian tradition or those who were baptized as Catholics and never received Confirmation or Eucharist complete their Sacraments of Initiation.

RCIA Inquiry sessions are ongoing, for more information, please contact Keith Orotosky at 973.476.4398 or korotosky@stmarys-pompton.org.

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Mass in Polish at Saint Mary’s

Please join us as we celebrate the presence of all our Polish families. There will be a bi-lingual (English- Polish) Mass on Sunday, October 27 at 2:30PM in the church. Please contact Keith Orotosky korotosky@stmarys-pompton.org), our Pastoral Associate, if you wish to help coordinating this Mass or bringing a traditional Polish dish to share with other families. There will be a reception after Mass.

Dear Saint Mary’s Family, May the Lord give you peace! I am happy to report that since we launched our Annual Fund, we have raised $151,413 in total pledges of which we have received $139,127 so far. To date, 570 families have made a gift toward our goal of $325,000. If you have not yet contributed to this year’s Annual Fund, I urge you to do so now. I would love to count you among those donors in my next report! This annual fund is vital to the operation of the parish and our building of God’s Kingdom at Saint Mary’s. Without the income from the Annual Fund we cannot sustain the activities and ministries of our parish. If you've never made a gift to the Annual Fund, or if it's been a while since your last gift, may I ask that you consider a gift of $100 or more this year. Each year I am amazed and humbled by the commitment that you and people like you make to St. Mary's. Once again, thank you for your generosity. I hope I can count on you to support this year's Annual Fund. Thanks for all you do for us and be assured of my prayers and the prayers of all the friars for you and your loved ones. Your brother and servant in Christ, in the spirit of Francis of Assisi, Fr. Gonzalo

Annual Fund 2019 Helping our ministries continue our Christian and

Franciscan Mission

Fr. Gonzalo, I would like to help Saint Mary’s reach its

goal. Please accept my gift of:

___$5000___$1000 ___$500____$250 ___$100 $____Other

___ Cash

___ Check Please make payable to St Mary’s Church

___ Monthly donations paid over ____months

(Monthly reminders will be sent)

___Faith Direct www.faithdirect.net Church code NJ23

___ Onetime online payment at www.stmarys-pompton.org

Name__________________________________________

Address________________________________________

Annual Fund

Is God calling you to be a Franciscan friar?

To learn more about the Franciscans, visit us online

at BeAFranciscan.org or contact our vocation

ministry team at 646-473-0265.

The Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province

COMMUNITY | SERVICE | PRAYER

#BeAFranciscan

St. Mary’s offers Gluten-Free/Low-Gluten Hosts

Please alert an Usher or Eucharistic Minister before Mass if you would like to receive a gluten-free/low-gluten host. We will make sure that the priest has one available for you. These hosts are in compliance with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.

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Confirmation & Religious Education Grades 7-8

High School

http://www.facebook.com/stmarysym

https://twitter.com/#!/stmarysym

INSTAGRAM: stmarysym

Director: Jennifer Ferraioli- 973.835.5594 ext. 103

JFerriaoli@stmarys-pompton.org

Confirmation and Religions Education 7 & 8:

Pat Newton- 973.835.5594 ext. 160

pat@stmarys-pompton.org

High School: Lindsay Bednarz- 973.835.5594 ext. 117

lbednarz@stmarys-pompton.org

To register for any Youth Ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?

CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

Please keep the candidates, students and families in your prayers!

Daily Readings for the Week Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; 2 Tm 3:14-4:2; Lk 18:1-8

Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12:35-38

Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9

Memorial Vigil Lights

There are a few Memorial Vigil Lights available. The cost for a vigil light is $100; it will stay lit for one year. If you are interested in a vigil light in memory of a loved one, please stop at the Parish Office and fill out a request form.

ATTENTION PHYSICS NERDS [or wanna be's]

A longtime St. Mary's parishioner, Bob Barkovitz, recently retired from 46 years of physics teaching, will offer tutoring/help/explanations to interested high school students. A student must be currently enrolled in high school/college physics. He will work with individuals or groups. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about his subject, and is interested in motivating and helping inquisitive pupils. A donation of $15 per class will be charged to benefit the ministries of St. Mary's. For further information, parents please contact Bob at mrbarque@gmail.com.

Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, October 23rd from 7:30-9:30 PM in the Youth Center for a night of Faith, Fun and Fellowship! Bring a friend too! ALL high school youth are welcome. Hope to see you there!

SOCKTOBER IS BACK!! Join St. Mary's Youth Ministry during the month of October and help us collect NEW socks - ALL sizes for men, women and children in need. Socks can be brought to any Movie Night or dropped off at the YOUTH MINISTRY BUILDING. Let's help take care of as many people as we can. There will be a Parent Prayer Service on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00 PM in the church for all Phase 1 Confirmation candidates attending the November Journey Retreat on November 1-3. Final details about the retreat will be discussed at the meeting and final payments are due. We look forward to seeing you!

Calling all Adult Volunteers! The new Youth Ministry year has begun and we welcome any new Adult Volunteers to help with our ministry. If you are interested in helping with retreats, service opportunities, or other events throughout the year, please contact Lindsay Bednarz at (973) 835-5594, ext. 117 or lbednarz@stmarys-pompton.org.

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St. Mary’s School

“LET’S START HEAVEN HERE”

Religious Education/Faith Formation Grades 1-6

Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Toni Wong– Interim Director 973-835-7750, ext. 102

twong@stmarys-pompton.org

For REFF information, go to

www.stmarys-pompton.org

(under Ministries - Religious Education)

GRADES 1-6

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Featured Teacher—Mrs. Lauren Didio

Mrs. Didio is the fourth-grade teacher at St. Mary’s

School. She is also the co-moderator of The National

Junior Honor Society with Mrs. Feld. Mrs. Didio received

her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a

Minor in History and Core Concentration in Spanish from

Roger Williams University. She holds a New Jersey

certification for Elementary Education for Grades 1st-6th.

This is Mrs. Didio’s seventh year teaching at St. Mary’s

School. She enjoys moderating the Chess and Community

Service Club.

Mrs. Didio got married to her husband, Tom, at our St. Mary’s Church in 2016. They recently welcomed their first daughter, Olivia, who will be celebrating her first birthday in November.

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Food Pantry News What’s Needed Now:

At this time, we now NEED paper or plastic bags.

When donating food, check the expiration dates. Outdated food must be thrown out!

Donations for our Food Pantry; we can only accept donations of food, “full-sized” toiletries, paper products and household cleaning products. We cannot accept any other items.

The targeted food drive is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The box truck is parked in the parking lot for your

donations.

Thank you for your very generous response to October's

targeted food drive. Many families are eating well this summer

thanks to YOUR generosity.

Targeted Drive: November 11-12

Dish detergent, Shampoo and Conditioner, Coffee: regular, decaf, instant, Dinty Moore Beef Stew, Shelf stable whole milk, Progresso soups, Cake mix and frosting, Mayo, Full size cookies and crackers, Chef-boy-r-dee, Manwich, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Ramen noodles

Laundry detergent, Cleaning supplies, Paper towels, Toilet paper, Pasta and Rice sides, Tea,

Manwich, Cake mix and frosting, Spam, Mayo, Ramen noodles

St. Mary’s Food Pantry cannot accept donations of clothing.

WOMEN OF PRAYER AND SPIRIT will meet on

Tuesday, November 5, at 7:30 PM in the prayer room. We

will discuss Chapters 9 and 10 of Wrapped Up by Tomeo and Dictow. New women / returning women are welcome and will

not be at a loss for not having discussed chapters 1-8. “A prayer circle can never be too big.”

CHURCH AMBIANCE MINISTRY- Do you have a spare hour and a half once every three weeks? The Church Ambiance Team is looking for an few more people to vacuum and dust our church on Tuesday mornings after the 7:30 AM Mass. Again, it’s only once every three weeks. If you would like to join us, please contact Bernadette Nolan at nolanbern@verizon.net or you can call me at 973-839-9243. Thank you.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TRAINING

Active Eucharistic Ministers

All active Eucharistic Ministers who serve at St. Mary’s

liturgies are required to attend one of two trainings sessions

one was on October 17 the next one is November 6 in the

church at 7:00 PM. We will be reviewing the Planning

Center, the Christmas schedule, and all Eucharistic Minister

responsibilities.

Any questions or concerns, please contact Karen Niemann at 973-907-7241 or at rniemann@optonline.net, Jennifer Niemann at jennifercniemann@gmail.com, or Father Larry at lhayes@stmarys-pompton.org.

St. Mary’s Book Group- If you enjoy reading and would like to explore what contemporary theologians and writers are saying about Catholicism and faith, please join us. We meet every several weeks to discuss a book we have chosen. In recent months we’ve read: Henri Nouwen. The Prodigal Son; Richard Rhor OFM. Falling Upward; Richard Rento, It’s Not Necessarily So; Michael Morwood, Tomorrow’s Catholic; Gregory Boyle, Barking to the Choir; James Martin, Essential Writings Sr. Helen Prejean, River of Fire; Our selection for our November 13 meeting is Philip Kaufman, Why You Can Disagree and Remain a Faithful Catholic If you’re interested in attending, please email Monica Coyle at mcoyle@verizon.net

Special Needs Ministry Provides recreation, education and preparation for Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation for individuals with special needs. Ministry Contact: Marie Cioletti, mcioletti@stmarys-pompton.org Good Works Gang Service Projects Parishioners helping parishioners where volunteers share their skills, join together for a few hours of a weekday or weekend, complete a one-time service project, and meet new friends! Ministry Contact: Ron Rauschart, ror102@yahoo.com

Blood Drive

Sponsored by the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus and the Pompton Lakes Elks, on Friday, October 25 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge – 1 Perrin Ave, Pompton Lakes. To schedule an appointment please call Bob Brady 973-508-9797

SOUP KITCHEN– Soup kitchen is full for October thanks to Pat Newton.

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Hearts & Hands Crocheting & Knitting Ministry

All are welcome!!!

Volunteers of various abilities (beginners to experienced) gather once a month where we are “stitching with love” baby items of hats, blankets, booties…for babies in Baptismal Aftercare and Franciscan missions. Patterns, yarn, and free lessons pro-vided. All are welcome and we meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Carnevale Center in the Assisi Room from 10:00AM-11:30AM.

Ministry contact: Mary Lenoir at 973-725-3178 Sponsored by: Saint Mary’s Pastoral Ministry

St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes - Join us on two trips: On Tuesday, October 22, to Penns Peak, Jim Thorpe, PA, for a “Martin & Lewis Tribute” with lunch pot roast, chicken breast w/gravy, stuffing, dessert, $45 club members, $48 non-members. Bus leaves Pompton Lakes 9:00 AM. On Friday, November 8, to Wind Creek Casino, Bethlehem, PA. (formerly called Sands Casino) Cost $20 ($25 slot credit, outlet coupons). Bus leaves Pompton Lakes 9:15 AM, arrive 11:00 AM (5 hour stay). Return approximately 6:30 PM.

Call Madeline Morse 973-835-3344 or Jo Usinowicz 973-616-0980

The Joy of Volunteering!

An Opportunity That Works Well With All Schedules

Welcome To Our Family of Faith!

Upcoming Baptismal Aftercare “Care Packages”

October 25, 2019 What is this? Volunteers bake, or assemble care packages,

or are given a care bag to drop off at a family’s front door

within five days (bags picked up between 5-7 p.m.) Gift

bags are filled with home-baked cookies, prayers, and sur-

prises of comfort for our recently-baptized newborns and

their

parents.

How can you become involved? Do you…Enjoy baking?

Call Jill Timony at 973-492-7928 or email

cloud10@optonline.net

Wish to drop off a care package at a family’s door?

Donna Gioffre 201-248-4909 or email at

donna.gioffre@yahoo.com

Like to assemble gift bags from 3-5 p.m.? (all materials

provided) Call Karen Niemann at 973-907-7241 or Email at

rniemann@optonline.net

(Assembly & pick up of gift bags done on the Saint Mary’s

Parish Campus.)

Baptismal Aftercare is an outreach initiative within our Pastoral

Featuring baby items made with love

by our new “Hearts & Hands”

Crocheting & Knitting Ministry!

Support St. Mary’s Parish through AmazonSmile!

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support St. Mary’s Parish through your amazon purchases, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization—in this case, St. Mary’s Parish!

Simply go to www.amazonsmile.com, select “Our Lady of the Assumption” in Pompton Lakes as your charity, and shop away. A portion of your purchases gets donated to us. For more information, please contact amazonsmile.com, or email Kathy Hickey at khickey@stmarys-pompton.org

Medical Assistance Program Provides both a weekly Medical Assistance Program for the uninsured or underinsured in our

community on Monday evenings and a monthly Blood Pressure Screening for the parishioners of St. Mary’s Parish. Ministry

Contact: Rita Kelly 973-835-0374 Ext. 167

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. AA meets at St. Mary’s Church weekly. Please refer to the Weekly Calendar on page 2 for meeting days and times.

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All St. Mary’s Parishioners are Invited to Explore our Christian Caregiving Ministry

Stephen Ministers are “There to Care” for those who need a compassionate, listening ear during a

challenging time in their lives.

They receive 50 hours of training to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care (same gender) offering emotional and spiritual

support.

MEN OF SAINT MARY’S

Our Parish needs more men to serve in our Christian Caregiving Ministry.

Is God calling you to Service?

Are you seeking to Grow in your Faith?

Do you want to discover and use your God-given gifts and share God’s Hope and Encouragement with others in need?

Your Journey Continues Here

Prayerfully Consider Becoming a Stephen Minister

For Further Information Contact Bill Moen, Training Coordinator

201-841-3141, bill@themoengroup.net

*Training Classes Begin in November*

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Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. 16 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

973.835.6337 - Fax: 973.616.4688

Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical Director Carol Kemmerer Email: carolk@pathwayscounseling.org Gary V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice President Website: www.pathwayscounseling.org

We offer quality and affordable mental health counseling. Our doors are always open to those in need of counsel, working with you to create a healthier life one person, one couple, one family at a time.

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Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. Upcoming dates in the NYC area are: November 9th and more dates in 2020. For more dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a sister, please call the Sisters of Life at 866-575-0075 (toll free) or reach us by email at hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.

Women’s Cornerstone

Did you love your Women’s Cornerstone experience? Well, here’s your chance to get back that fabulous

feeling!

Cornerstone Continues: Celebrating 25 Years of Sisterhood

Feed your soul and ease your mind with reflection, meditation, and inspiration. Enjoy a continental breakfast, good company, and engaging activities. Open to all women who have attended a St. Mary’s Cornerstone retreat from 1994-2019.

Saturday, November 23, 2019

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM St. Mary’s Carnivale Center

Please submit $15 and registration form by 11/15/19

Pick up registration form at the Parish Center or register online at:

www.stmarys-pompton.org

Questions? Call Mary 973-616-1553 or Nicole 973-670-1869

“To Share, to Reflect, to Remember”

DONATE YOUR CAR to St. Mary’s Church Ministries

Contact Keith Orotosky at St. Mary’s Church

(973) 835-0374 EXT. 145

FaithDirect To enroll in FaithDirect, either go towww.faithdirect.net

or call 866.507.8757. St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23. Thank you for your support!

Employment Opportunities

Saint Mary’s Parish is looking for a Technology Teacher for our Saint Mary’s School (Grades pre-k to 8) and IT Parish Coordinator. This person be a teacher at our school and IT Coordinator for the school and parish. She/he will be responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of desktop computers and other technologies, such as communication systems. Duties will include but are not limited to: configuring hardware and software, setting up peripherals such as printers and scanners, repairing equipment, and providing first tier daily “help desk” support for our users. The applicant should have excellent communication skills and be able to respond to emails regarding the computer and communication systems that the parish uses to support its mission. Please send resume to our Pastor, Fr. Gonzalo de Jesus Torres-Acosta, OFM at Gonzaloofm@stmarys-pompton.org

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Ministerio Hispano de Santa María

Bautismos en español - Requisitos: Certificado de

Nacimiento del(a) niño(a), padrinos y asistir a una clase antes

de la celebración del Sacramento (padres y padrinos). Las

clases se dictan en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue,

Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Información: Milagros Anto,

Padre Emerson o Padre Gonzalo. Si desea bautizar su hijo

(a) en inglés debe asistir a una clase y llamar a Connie

Maritato 973.835.5841, ext 120.

Catequesis/Preparación para la Primera Comunión en

español - Este programa consiste de 2 años de preparación

de septiembre a junio. Las clases son los martes a las 6:00

PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton

Lakes, NJ, 07442). Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo y tener

entre 8 a 13 años de edad. Nuestra directora es Angelina

Nuci. Colabora como catequista en este programa Belinda

Orellano- Rojas. Información: Angelina Nuci (973.866.8431)

angehannuci@yahoo.com. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare

en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Debbie Borroto

encargada del programa de Educación Religiosa de nuestra

parroquia, al tel 973.835.7750, ext 102(La Sra. Debbie tam-

bién habla español)

Preparación para la Confirmación en español - Este

programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a

junio. Es un camino juvenil muy interesante y una

oportunidad para crecer en la Fe Católica. Requisitos: Partida

de Bautismo, certeza de que ha hecho la Primera Comunión,

padrinos y estar cursando la escuela secundaria. Las clases

son los miércoles a las 7:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10

Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Nuestra

directora es Milagros Anto. Información: Milagros Anto. Si

desea que su hijo(a) se prepare para la Confirmación en inglés

debe comunicarse con la señora Pat Newton, la

Coordinadora Parroquial de Confirmación, at

973.835.5594 ext 160 (pat@stmaryspompton.org)

Preparación Matrimonial en español - Les invitamos a

HABLAR CON EL SACERDOTE, para acompañarlos en su

decisión libre y madura. Esto evita trámites, tiempo y gastos

innecesarios. Los requisitos son diferentes dependiendo de la

situación de cada pareja. Información: Padre Emerson o

Milagros Anto.

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA)- El propósito primario de RICA es la iniciación de los adultos y niños no bautizados que han llegado a la edad de la razón; sin embargo, el Rito también se extienda a los adultos bautizados, pero no catequizados. Los Sacramentos se reciben durante la Vigilia Pascual, en la noche del Sábado Santo. Información: Milagros Anto, Padre Emerson o Padre Gonzalo. Los adultos que desean prepararse para los Sacramentos de Iniciación en inglés deben llamar Keith Orotosky -x 145 Korotosky@stmarys-pompton.org

Ministerio de Proclamadores de la Palabra. Por favor comu-

nicarse con Lourdes Huerta (973.270.3453) o Judith Navarro

(862.579.0037). Este Ministerio se reúne los segundos y cuartos

lunes de 7:30pm a 9:30pm de cada mes en el salón #201 del

Centro Carnevale.

Visita y Sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos.- Los enfermos necesitan ser acompañados por su familia. La Iglesia

es una Gran Familia. Permítanos organizar la visita semanal, para acompañar, dialogar, escuchar, compartir un tiempo con el

enfermo o el adulto mayor que ya no puede venir solo a la Euca-ristía. Por favor comunicarse con el Padre Emerson o Milagros

Anto. Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Confesión)—En el año

realizamos varias jornadas de Reconciliación (Confesión),

especialmente en Cuaresma y Adviento. Todos los sábados a las

4:30 PM un sacerdote está disponible en el confesionario de la

iglesia principal para escuchar su Confesión en inglés. Si desea

confesarse en español, por favor hacer una cita con el Padre

Gonzalo, Padre Emerson o Padre Larry.

COMEDOR COMUNITARIO (SOUP KITCHEN)- Se

necesitan voluntarios para servir en el COMEDOR

COMUNITARIO de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en

Jersey City, una vez al mes; es el TERCER SABADO DE

CADA MES. Es una gran oportunidad para brindar nuestra

compañía y un plato de comida a personas, incluidos muchos niños, que están pasando por un momento difícil. Informes con el Padre Gonzalo o por favor enviar un correo electrónico

directamente a: Pat Brady soupkitchen@stmarys-pompton.org; o también pueden llamar a la Sra. Dolly López

al 973 835 1139 (la Sra. Dolly habla español)

Quinceañeras - En México y otros países de Latinoaméri-

ca, la celebración de la QUINCEANERA comienza con una Misa de agradecimiento. La quinceañera llega a la iglesia con

sus padres, padrinos y la corte de honor (las damas y los chambelanes). Para más información por favor comunicarse

con el Padre Gonzalo, Padre Emerson o Padre Larry.

Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía.- Los ministros

de la Eucaristía sirven a la comunidad durante las misas de la

semana, fin de semana, domingos y días de fiesta, ayudando a

distribuir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesucristo durante el rito de

la comunión. Coordinadora: Ana Cadena (201 665 8020)

ATENCIÓN FÍSICOS (o que quieran ser)

Bob Barkovitz, un feligrés de Santa María desde hace mucho tiempo, recientemente retirado después de 46 años de enseñar física, ofrece tutoría / ayuda / explicaciones a estudiantes de secundaria. El (la) estudiante debe estar matriculado(a) en individuos o grupos. Se pedirá una donación de $ 15 por clase para beneficiar a los ministerios de Santa María. Para más información, los padres por favor contacten a Bob al correo mrbarque@gmail.com.

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St. Mary’s Pictures

Our Special Needs Community had a great time at their fall dance.

Bendición del Hogar, la Oficina y el Carro - Es un placer y

gusto poder servirle. Es hacer presente a Dios en nuestro

hogar, lugar de trabajo o vehículo. Por favor comunicarse con

el Padre Gonzalo, Padre Emerson o Padre Larry.

Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Alcohólicos

Anónimos - AA in Spanish at Saint Mary’s Church-

¿Sabías que el alcoholismo es una enfermedad progresiva y de

consecuencias fatales? Alcohólicos Anónimos invita a la comunidad a las reuniones para hombres y mujeres. El grupo AA en español se reúne en el cuarto 201 (segundo piso) del

Centro Carnevale. Este grupo tiene una tiene una reunión

semanal: los viernes. de 8:00PM a 10:00PM. En el Centro

Carnevale de la Iglesia de Santa María- 10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes NJ, 07442. ¡Tu familia también sufre! ¿Estás

desesperado y no sabes cómo parar de beber? Nosotros te podemos ayudar. No esperes hasta quedarte en la calle ¡NO

FALTES TE ESPERAMOS!

DESPENSA DE LA PARROQUIA (FOOD PANTRY)- Se

necesitan voluntarios que hablen español para trabajar en el

centro de despensa de alimentos de la iglesia de Santa María

en el siguiente horario: EL TERCER O CUARTO IERCOLES

O EL TERCER O CUARTO SABADO DE CADA MES. La

mayoría de los voluntarios trabajan por 3 horas cada mes. Al-

gunos clientes no hablan inglés; así que se les hace difícil es-

coger la comida porque ninguno de los voluntarios con los que

ya contamos habla español. Para más información póngase en

contacto con el Padre Emerson Rodríguez: erodri-

guez@stmarys-pompton.org

INSCRIPCIONES- CATECISMOS(2019)

Las inscripciones para los nuevos grupos de las

Catequesis de Primera Comunión y Confirmación se

realizarán durante los dos últimos domingos de Mayo y los

cuatro domingos del mes de Junio; después de misa de

9:00am en el sótano del Centro Carnevale( 10 Lenox

Avenue –POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442).

- Las clases de estos catecismos empezarán la tercera semana

de SEPTIEMBRE 2019. Cualquier pregunta pueden hacerla llegar a Angelina Nuci o a Milagros Anto.

Clases de Inglés -Programa de Aprendizaje del Inglés

(ELL). Las clases de inglés para este semestre de otoño

comienzan el lunes 16 de septiembre a las 7:30 PM en el

sótano del Centro Carnevale. Habrá clases los lunes y los

miércoles hasta diciembre. El horario se distribuirá el

primer de clase. Todas las clases son de 7:30 a 9:00 PM.

Habrá 3 niveles: principiantes, intermedio y

avanzado. Se pide un pago único de $20 por todos los

materiales que se usen en clase. ¡Nuestros

maestros son experimentados!

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Community News

S.M.A.C Blood Screening-Saturday, October 19, 8:00 -

10:00AM; Cost: $25. 12-hr fast necessary; pre-registration

required. Pompton Lakes Municipal Building, 25 Lenox

Avenue. Call 973.835.0143, ext. 235 to make and appoint and

for additional info and tests.

Carotid Artery & Thyroid Screening— Monday, October

28, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Pompton Lakes Municipal Building,

25 Lenox Avenue. Call 973.835.0143, ext. 235 for

appointment.

Flu Vaccine Clinics- October 7 (4:00 PM -6:00 PM), October

19 (8:00 -10:00 AM), November 4 (4:30 -6:30 PM), Cost: $15. Pompton Lakes Municipal Building, 25 Lenox Avenue. Call 973.835.0143, ext. 235, Registration is suggested.

(Announcements are offered as a service to you. Appearance in the bulletin does not mean

we endorse them. The decision to contact and use any service is yours.)

Paramus Catholic High School, an academic community which combines both faith and education, cordially invites 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their parents to visit us during one of our Open Houses on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00-8:00 PM. 425 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ. 201-445-4466 ext. 104. www.njcoopexam.org

THE INDIE & FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL The Indie and Foreign Film Festival was founded in 2014 by Father Julian Jagudilla, OFM Director of the Migrant Center of New York, Inc. His goal was to celebrate and shine a light on the lives of migrants and the experience of migration as see through the eyes of talented directors and producers from across the globe. After 5 successful years, sharing touching stories of migrants around the world, this year's festival will feature stories of migrants here at home. The plight of those coming to the United States, and the difficulties they face at this specific time in our histo-ry, that is the focus this year. Student films will also be featured, in addition to the other categories, and the first-ever Student Film Award will be presented this year. Please join us on Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 PM; Friday, October. 18 at 6:00 PM. & Saturday, October. 19 at 1:00 PM. Matinee. For tickets and more I nformation, visit: www.indieforfilmfest.com

Two exciting on-line graduate level courses are being offered at Immaculate Conception Seminary starting October 21: “The Ministry of Justice and Charity” and “Christian Anthropology” To learn more about the courses and how to apply, email theology@shu.edu or visit www.shu.edu/theologyonline.