We Welcome Our Children to the Table of the Lord

May 9, 2021 1 201-327-1313 / www.churchofpresentation.org

We are Church of the Presentation, a welcoming Catholic community leading people

into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through Word, Worship, and Outreach.

May 9, 2021 / 6th Sunday of Easter

We Welcome Our Children to the Table of the Lord

Finnegan Baronian Riley Baumann Georgia Benson Erin Bollinger Alexandra Bruno Anthony Brusco Michael Casey Eliza Cole Patrick Connolly Colin Crimi Cruz Crosby Christian DeGasperis Giuliana DeGregorio Alessandra DeJesus Christopher Dillon Anabella Fernandez Olivia Finley Antonio Formosa Noah Gillespie Jacob Glasner Megan Gleeson Dominick Gliatta Briella Grassi Serafina Hallberg Samantha Iskander Adam Johnels Nicholas Kelly Molly King Mave Kirchoff Connor Kunz Shannon Kunz

Caleb Ledgerwood Kennedy Lynch Cameron Mackenzie Shea Manfre Brian Maresca Sara Maresca Evan Mathew Caia McElhatton-Powers Colin McGowan Samuel Miller Logan Montes Anya Moreland Giovanna Moreno Valentina Moreno

Michael Murphy Roman Nieves Hadley Nochta Natalie O'Brien Peyton Pickford Lily Pryszlak Glavine Quiles Karly Rodriguez Jaclyn Roemer Aurora Rogers Claire Russo Katherine Ryan Alexander Santise Amelia Santos Victoria Siero Alfredo Simon Alessandra Simon Elizabeth Singh Jack Stephans Everett Stepp Chloe Stiles Logan Stiles Alexander Suarez-Inclan Ella Sullivan Acadia Van Dorn Abigail Verrino Zachary Wallack Jake Wasilewski Elise Yew


Parish Wedding Anniversary Mass Friday, June 4

Liturgy at 6:00pm

All parishioners who have celebrated or who are celebrating their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th,

25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th 50th etc. anniversary in either 2020 or 2021 are

invited to this special Anniversary Mass to honor “one of the fives.”

Please RSVP by May 28 by emailing

[email protected] with your name, email address, wedding

date & years married.

We look forward to celebrating the love!

Presentation Seniors (55+) News We’re Back!

All are welcome to come and gather for Mass at Presentation on Tuesday, May 11 at 11:00am. Following the Mass, BYO lunch and a chair, for we will gathering in small groups on the lawn for lunch, as socially distant as what makes you comfortable. The rain date for Mass & lunch is May 25 at 11am. You may also choose to go on your own to a restaurant for lunch with a few friends. We’d like to have an idea of how many will be attending, so please RSVP by emailing [email protected] (or simply reply to the email you receive from the Presentation Seniors) if you plan to join us. If you’ve no access to email, come anyway!

Women’s Spirituality May Mass

Monday, May 10 at 7:00pm in the church (& live-streamed)

Theme: “Who Do You Say You Are”

Speaker: Christeen Isgro, parishioner

All Women are Welcome!

“Come Holy Spirit,

Guide Our Every Step”

Guided Labyrinth Walk

Saturday, May 22 at 9:45am

(weather permitting) Led by Beth Lawrence

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Green Thumb Ministry is Back! Tuesdays at 8am

Help us maintain the outside grounds of the church, i.e. by gardening, weeding etc. Social

distancing will be easy since we’ll be outdoors. Bring your own basic garden tools or Clorox spray, paper towels, or wipes if you have no tools. We’ll

meet in the parking lot adjacent to the playground.

Questions? Email Michele Baron at

[email protected]

Today’s Gospel takes us back to the Last Supper, the night before Jesus dies. It’s an incredibly intimate moment with his closest friends when Jesus delivers his final thoughts to them, “This is my commandment: Love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Imagine that your final instructions just before heading to the violent end of crucifixion are to be loving, open, and compassionate. I find that amazing!

Actually, you and I might have framed our final instructions a little differently on the eve of such a horrific death. We might have said, “I command you to burn the bridges and houses, get some swords, and make them pay!” To command love on the eve of such brutality is almost unthinkable.

Jesus not only expects, indeed he commands, that we choose love.

Fr. Bob

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As the world around us continues to become more open, we would like your feedback regarding parish life going forward. We will be emailing a survey in the near future. Please keep an eye out for it.

ALL WOMEN who would like to grow in faith and in their relationship with God and one another are invited to join us online via Zoom! Join us when you can! We have two faith sharing groups which connect weekly:

* Tuesdays at 12:15PM, email Patty at [email protected] * Thursdays at 7:30AM, email Kathleen at [email protected]

Blessing of our Parish Garden Next Sunday

All are Welcome!

The Parish Garden will be blessed by Fr. JC after 11:30am Mass next Sunday, May 16. All are welcome to join us!

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Parish Garden Leaders Wanted!

The garden ministry does the work of Christ by providing fresh food for the less fortunate, building community, educating about healthy eating, and developing an appreciation for the sacredness of the earth. We are looking for someone to help carry out this mission by leading a group of gardeners who are responsible for the sowing, nurturing, and harvesting items planted in one or two beds.

This leader should be experienced (or willing to learn), passionate, enjoy working as a team, able to communicate, have some computer skills, enjoy organizing, and be committed to the ministry’s mission. If you want to be a leader in this dynamic ministry, please contact Michele Baron at ext. 847 or [email protected]

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Our Compost Bins Are Open!

Our compost bins are located on the right of the parish garden. Composting is a way of returning to

the land what has come from the land.

The following may be placed in our compost bins:

all fresh fruits and vegetables coffee grinds (paper filters are also OK) egg shells and nutshells grass clippings from un-pesticide-treated

grass (no bags please) paper towels leaves of any kind (fresh green, Fall brown,

and even leaves from gutters) flowers (fresh, dried, or dead) saw dust and wood ash chopped twigs and chopped branches only

Please NO fats, oil, dairy or meat scraps; large branches, lumber, or invasive weeds.

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The Career Management Group offers support to those who are unemployed or under-employed.

Our next support & advice Q&A Session for job searchers will be Monday, May 24 at 8pm. Existing members receive meeting notices & Zoom links as well as access to: A network of experienced Career Management volunteers and fellow job searchers to help with your search; Information about Job Search events and resources all around the area; & a web site where all messages and resources are saved.

To join the Career Management Network please email [email protected]

with your name, email address and a brief introduction. We welcome parishioners with business, recruiting, Human Resources, or interviewing experience that are interested in volunteering to help our job searchers. Send us an email!

We’ve received $157,000 in pledges so far from 460 families, 97% of our $162,000 Goal. If we reach our goal

by June 30, the parish will save $32,000! We’re almost there!

To make a gift online, visit rcan.org/

sharing. Please be sure to select “Church of the Presentation” as your parish. We also have 2021 Annual Appeal

envelopes in the Narthex.

from the Center for Food Action, Englewood NJ

April 22, 2021

Dear Fr. Bob, Once again your generous congregation has gone above and beyond in support of CFA’s mission. Many thanks to all for your March donation of 250 Snack Packs, kindly delivered to our Mahwah site by Presentation. As you know, Snack Packs are distributed among needy children as part of a program aimed at keeping them properly nourished on weekends. Please accept our gratitude on behalf of these youngsters and their parents. With the steadfast support of caring, community-minded neighbors - like those at Presentation - we continue our struggle to fight against hunger and homelessness. Warm regards, /s/ Linda Somwaru Site Manager

Rite of Christian Initiation

There are many reasons why you may want to become involved in the RCIA. Do any of these fit you?

I have never been baptized. I am married to a Catholic and attend Mass, but I just don’t know what the next step may be. I have been baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to become Catholic. I have been baptized Catholic, but have not received any other sacraments.

Do you know someone who might be interested in being in full communion with the Catholic Church? Ask, encourage and invite them to this program. The journey begins with one small step! Our Inquiry Gatherings begin on Sunday mornings in September. Contact Diane Carr at x. 831 for more info.

THANK YOU to all who donated to the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Lenten outreach. We collected $1,026.00, our best year yet!


http://rcan.org/sharing

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Christine Boyle, by Paul & Michelle Shinners

Anna Gorgo, by Selina & Ken Hillenmayer

Sylvia Jones, by Chris & Deb Schaub

Michael Martin, by the Duma Family

Don Gardner, by Althea Gardner SATURDAY,

Patricia M. Finucane, by Larry FinucaneDonna M. Lynch, by John Lynch

Bill Molnar, by Ali Callahan & family Nina Realmuto, by Jeanette & Ben Margiotta Thomas A. Boyle, by Angela & Joe Morgan Marie Abbatecola, by Linda & Bob Ludwig John Kevin O’Donnell, by Susan & Thomas Abbate

SUNDAY, MAY 16 People of the Parish Michael F. Monks, by the Monks Family Marilyn Purvin, by the Purvin Family Jean Pacifico & family, by Ann Carnevale

Raymond Occhipinti, by Larry & Maria Restieri John Zadigan, by Miriam & Jim Leiser Al Rapuano, by Gene & Cathy Boyle Kelvin Briones, by Cheryl Herndon John Giudice, by Rose Lisi & family

Robert Kinsley, by Sandy Huhn

We also pray for the following ill: Pete Gandolfo, Mike Monks, Ann Hugel, Bernie Modder, Yvonne Bach, Susan Suriani-Hughes, Barbara Zodda Signorelli, Sharon Butler, David Johnson, Marvin Brown, Jane Oliner, Jeffrey Murray, Dolores Castilonia, Rosie Cara, Angela Iskenderian, Julie Murray Fleming, Mary Fran Brunt, Frederick DiRossi, Pellegrino Rossi, Kathy Goff, Christopher Doidge, Walter Pevny, Lorraine Sadlon

& recently deceased: Susan Stanek; Donald Himpele, father of Donald Himpele, Jr.

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To request prayers in the bulletin for the ill or recently deceased, email [email protected]. We publish

the names of the ill for four weeks. If the ill person still needs prayers after that time, feel free to email Liz to have their name

printed again in the bulletin.

For mass cards, contact Michele Baron or visit the Information Desk on Sunday mornings.

Church of the Presentation

Phone: 201-327-1313 Fax: 201-760-2570 Website: www.churchofpresentation.org

Information Desk: Sun. 9am-1pm in the Narthex Parish Office Hours: office is temporarily closed Mass Schedule: See “Mass Intentions” Confession: Monday-Saturday, after 9am Mass or by appointment

Email Addresses: Except as otherwise noted, all of our email addresses end with: @churchofpresentation.org

Rev. Bob Stagg, Pastor ext. 820 bstagg@ Fr. Bob’s asst.: Melanie Cheplic ext. 827 mcheplic@ Rev. J.C. Merino, ext. 821 jcmerino@ Rev. Msgr. Ed Ciuba, in residence, x.841 [email protected] Deacon Andy Zucaro, ext. 879 azucaro@

Pastoral/Ministry Associates: Catzel LaVecchia (Lifelong Learning) ext. 828 catzel@ Craig Johnson (Youth Ministry) ext. 819 cjohnson@ Diane Carr (RCIA) ext. 831 dcarr@ Ed Ginter (Music) ext. 813 [email protected] Kathleen Martorano (Protecting God’s Children, Parish Registration & Special Events) ext. 835 kmartorano@ Liz Cosentino (Bulletin, Website, Scheduling) ext. 811 LizC@ Michele Baron (Volunteering & Outreach) ext. 847 mbaron@ Nancy Mierswa (Worship) ext. 839 nmierswa@ Patty McLaughlin (Divorced & Separated Ministry) ext. 887 pmclaughlin@

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Accounting/Finances: Bob Rooney, ext. 818 brooney@ Altar Server Training: Nancy Mierswa, ext. 839 nmierswa@ Baptism: Nancy Mierswa, ext. 839 nmierswa@ Bereavement Support: ext. 872 Bulletin Editor: Liz Cosentino ext. 811 bulletin@ Bulletin Advertising: Richard Miller cell: 201-819-9399 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OFFICE: ext. 827 Catholic Faith Inquiry: Diane Carr ext. 831 dcarr@ Celiac Communion: Nancy Mierswa ext.839 nmierswa@ Communion Calls: Deacon Andy Zucaro ext. 879 azucaro@ Confirmation: Maureen Murphy ext. 844 mmurphy@ Emergencies (hospital/funeral) ext. 899 Envelopes (Parish) Kathleen Martorano ext.835 kmartorano@ Family Faith Formation (grades 1-6): Therese ext. 832 tgagliardotto@ Marilou ext. 815 mtenazas@ Kathy ext. 840 kcostello@ First Eucharist: Therese ext. 832 tgagliardotto@ Funerals: ext. 899 Jr. High (grades 7-8): Maureen Murphy ext. 844 mmurphy@ Knights of Columbus: www.kofc.org kofc6033@ LGBTQ Fellowship Group: Patty McLaughlin (see above) Meeting Room Setups: Cesar da Gama ext. 823 Outreach: Michele Baron ext. 847 mbaron@ Parish Registration: Kathleen Martorano ext. 835 kmartorano@ Play-n-Worship: Laura Miles playnworship@ Prayer Tree Ministry: prayertree@ Social Media: Kathleen Martorano ext. 835 kmartorano@ Volunteering: Michele Baron ext. 847 mbaron@ Weddings: Nancy Mierswa ext. 839 nmierswa@ Worship Office: Nancy Mierswa ext.839 nmierswa@ Youth Ministry: Craig Johnson ext. 819 cjohnson@ Weekdays after 9am Mass, all are welcome to stay in the

church to pray the Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Blood Drive: Tuesday, June 8 Appointments & Masks Required

The Presentation Knights of Columbus and the Upper Saddle River Volunteer Fire Dept. are hosting a blood

drive on Tuesday, June 8 (2pm-7pm) at the USR Volunteer Fire Dept, 375 W. Saddle River Rd., USR NJ 07458. Click HERE to make your appointment or

visit the parish website’s home page.

This Week’s Mass Intentions

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