The Catholic Church of St. Ann

The Catholic Church of St. Ann
45 Anderson Street, Raritan, New Jersey 08869 †(908) 725-1008
St. Ann School (908)725 -7787 w w w. s t a n n p a r i s h . c o m
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Corona, P.A.,K.C.H.S ~
Pastor
Rev. Edmund Luciano III ~ Parochial Vicar
Deacons John R. Pacifico, Conrad Paulus
Permanent Deacons
Rev. Msgr. James Cafone
Weekend Clergy
Martin Carrara, Lori Albanese
Parish Trustees
Sr. Dolores Toscano, M.P.F.
Superior and Pastoral Associate
Sr. Gloria Caglioti M.P.F.
School Principal
Tom Ellis
Athletics
Deacon Conrad Paulus
Baptism P.R.E.P.
Dorothy Pacifico
Bereavement / Social Concerns
Daniel McNulty - Sunday / Trish Miller - Tuesday
Bingo
Theresa Mayewski
Blood Drive
Edwina Schurick
Card Connection
Helen Myslinski
Columbiettes
Susan Baker / Laura Sullivan
Cub Scouts / Girl Scouts
Christine Esposito
Director of Religious Education
James Wilson
Finance Committee
Marge Corona
Golden Age / Lunch Bunch / Atlantic City
Randy Fisher
Holy Name Society
Charles Galvacky
Knights of Columbus
Cathy Stevens
Liturgy Committee
Thomas & Nannette Brown
Marriage Prep
Ken & Madeline Swartz
Natural Family Planning - Pro Life
Carolyn Thomas
Music Ministry / Choirs
Irene Roglieri
Parish Nurses
James Fidacaro
Parish Council / E. M. / Readers
Deacon John Pacifico
R.C.I.A.
Edith Pena
Rosary Altar Society
Aldo Martinez
School Advisory Council
Dorothy Pacifico
Social Concerns
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we the Catholic
Parish of St. Ann embrace all as family and continue
Christ’s mission by exemplifying the love of God
and neighbor as stewards of God’s gifts to us .
Ju n e 3 , 2 012 ~ Th e Most H ol y Tri n i t y
Mass Schedule
Weekends: Saturday Vigil - 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am - 10:30am - 12:00noon
Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am
Saturday Reconciliation: 9:30am & 3:00pm
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN
ALTAR CANDLES
For the week of June 2—8th, Altar Candles will burn
in the memory (honor) of:
Altar Candle 1. No Intention
Altar Candle 2. No Intention
SANCTUARY LAMP
For the week of June 2—8th, Sanctuary Lamps will burn in
the memory (honor) of:
Tabernacle: No Intention
St. Joseph: No Intention
Blessed Mother: In honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Gasparro
Altar Flower Memorials:
Remember a loved one or offer a Special
Intention by having flowers memorialized.
The Rectory will coordinate the request with our florist.
Date Availability:
June 2/3, 23/24 • July 21/22, 28/29 •
August 18/19, 25/26 • September 1/2, 15/16, •
October 27/28 • November 3/4, 10/11, 24/25
Ministers of the Liturgy for June 2 /3, 2012
We thank you Lord for counting us worthy to stand in your
Monday, June 4, 2012
7:00am: Deceased family of Pasqualino DeLuca
Req. by Maria Grazia DeLuca
7:00pm: Frank Mattei Req. by Pina Mattei & Family
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 ~ St. Bonaiface
7:00am: Casper Fidacaro Req. by Daughter
7:00pm: Salvatore, Anita, & Frances Russo
Req. by Nick & Gerry Cicero
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 ~ St. Norbet
7:00am: Natale Family Req. by M/M Louis & Jennie Troisi
7:00pm: Graduates of St. Ann’s 8th grade class
Thursday, June 7, 2012
7:00am: John Hardgrove
Req. by Marian & Kathleen Hardgrove
7:00pm: Vincenzo & Maria Starnadori
Req. by Grandchildren
Friday, June 8, 2012
7:00am: Casper & Ottila Kurman Req. by Ottila Catterson
7:00pm: In honor of St. Anthony
Req. by Frank & Teresa DiBetta
Saturday, June 9, 2012 ~ St. Ephrem
9:00am: Francesca Ritorto Req. by Rosario & Lillian Ciurleo
4:00pm (Vigil): Special Intention of M/M Frank DeFina
Sunday, June 10, 2012 ~ Corpus Christi
7:30am: People of the Parish
9:00am: Vincenza Ruffa Req. by Nicole & Caterina Grande
10:30am: Grace Marrazza Req. by Robert & Pat Ronca
12Noon: Giuseppe Greco Req. by Rosina Greco
presence and serve you…..Eucharistic prayer 2
4:00pm Mass
Altar Servers: Bradley, Trevor
Meixsell, and Chiara Benato
Reader: Carol Werner
EM: Augusta Santos &
Jim Werner
7:30am Mass
Altar Servers: Thomas Brown,
Peter DeSantis, Alyssa Sause
Reader: Tom Brown Sr.
EM: Frank Kerr &
Nanette Brown
9:00am Mass
Altar Servers: Allie Myslinski,
Jack Boyda, Evie Sullivan
Reader: Jackie D’Alessio
9am Mass Continuation
EM: Edith Pena &
Theresa Walakonis
10:30am Mass
Altar Servers: Patrick,
Katie Miller, Michael Berliner
Reader: Dianne Bautista
EM: Mary Lou Cirianni &
Marie DeLucia
Noon Mass
Altar Servers: Nicholas Greco,
Julia Harvis,
Damien Barzewski
Reader: Christine Cararra
EM: Antonietta Falco &
Lena Iannetta
Pray for those who have gone home to the Lord.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul rest in peace. Amen
Marianna Belmonte De Sapio
Happy 100th Birthday
Margaret Zan Grando
Celebrate Life ~ A Day for Seniors Age 55 and Up
Friday, June 22, 2012
St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway
Mass 10:30am—Bishop Paul G. Bookoski, D.D., Celebrant
Msgr. William Benwell, J.C.L., V.G., Homilist
Luncheon to immediately follow Mass
To Register: email—[email protected] or call
Family Life Office 732-562-1990 x1624 before 6/15/12
MAY 13, 2012
~ 6TH
OF EASTER
~ MOTHER’S DAY
JUNE
3, SUNDAY
2012 - MOST
HOLY TRINITY
Thoughts For The Week
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
As you know, on May 8th I received a letter from the
Diocese informing me that Father Edmund is being transferred
from Saint Ann’s Parish to Our Lady of Fatima Parish in
Piscataway, effective on June 12th.
When Father Edmund and I discussed how we would
announce his move, we had planned to make the announcement to
you on Pentecost weekend. Unknown to us, the list of changes was
printed in the Catholic Spirit, and the word got out before we could
tell you. We are profoundly sorry that this occurred.
As I explained at the Masses last weekend, a newly ordained
priest must have at least two assignments of three years each before
becoming eligible to become a pastor. Father Edmund’s three
years here at Saint Ann’s, his first assignment as a priest, has well
prepared him for his next assignment. All of us with whom he has
interacted, have helped to bring out in him the great priestly virtues
he shows—his prayerfulness, his ability to preach well, his care for
the sick, and his happy personality. He has shared many of his
gifts with us, touching many lives---especially the children in our
school and in the sacramental programs.
His preparation for the celebration of Mass and his homilies
are outstanding and thought provoking. We will all surely miss
him. I know that I will miss a good friend--his wise counsel and
the wonderful things he has done for all of us. He knows that he is
most welcome at Saint Ann’s any time, and I have invited him to
come back often.
Even though he jokes about his short stature, his departure
from our parish will leave big shoes to be filled by the newly
ordained priest who has been assigned us. He is Father James
DiFillipps who was ordained on Saturday. He will come to us on
the 12th of June, just in time for the Festa.
I asked you to consider joining me in thanking Father
Edmund, as he celebrates his last weekend Mass with us on June
10th at 12 pm. At the end of that Mass, Father will lead our annual
Corpus Christi procession. After the procession, at 3 pm, all of
you were invited to a reception and meal in the cafeteria.
Now to this week’s Feast. As young math students, one of
the first lessons we learned was that one plus one equals two. But
mathematics in God's Kingdom is a little different than here on
earth. If you were to ask God, He would no doubt say that one plus
one equals one; or better yet, one plus one plus one equals one.
How else to explain the mystery that we celebrate today, that ours
is one God, with three distinct persons– Father, Son and Holy
Spirit?
It may chagrin math teachers everywhere, but God defies
our human logic by remaining one God. There is no separation, no
division among the Persons of the Trinity. Rather, the three
constitute a community of mutual, life-giving relationship. While
we cannot fully understand the love of the Trinity, we can see in it
a model of how we are to love others, seeking to be united in our
pursuit of what is good and holy.
As we reflect upon salvation history, we can see the great
blessings that the love of the Trinity has manifested in the lives of
God's people. What a blessing it is that God the Father so loved
humanity that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to come into
the world. As Jesus revealed to us the Father's love, and taught us
how to live as God's children, He also gave us the Holy Spirit to
be with us until the end of time.
While we acknowledge the great blessings we receive
through the Trinity, we also recognize that the Trinity presents a
powerful challenge to us. After all, the blessings we receive
through the love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are not for us to
keep to ourselves. Rather, they are meant to be shared as we
endeavor to pattern our lives after the Trinity and work to build
inclusive, mutual and life-giving relationships with others. This
includes family members, relatives, friends and even those we do
not know but who are, nonetheless, our neighbors.
This challenge is presented clearly to us in today's Gospel.
Jesus commissions His Apostles to go out to all the nations and
spread the good news of salvation. As people of faith, we know
that Jesus wants all of us to take up this task of sharing the Gospel
with others. Today we receive, as it were, our marching orders to
go and make disciples of all nations, leaving no doubt that by its
very nature, our Church is missionary to the core! And the way we
fulfill our missionary mandate is by patterning our lives on the
Trinity, striving to live in communion with God and others.
When counting plates or pencils, one plus one plus one
equals three. When it comes to our lives as disciples of the Lord
Jesus, however, we must think differently. Let us never forget the
unity to which we are called, both with the Triune God and with
one another. Let us remember that in the Kingdom of God, one
plus one plus one equals one–and that One is God.
Let us continually pray for Father’s intentions, and thank
God for the gift Father Edmund has been to us. Let us thank God
that Father Edmund accepted the call to become a priest. May he
have many happy and fruitful years in ministry.
In your charity, pray for the sick and the lonely—visit them
if you can. Also, please remember to pray for all who have
wandered from the faith, and all who have died. May God always
be pleased with us!
Monsignor Michael
Ministry Highlight ~ Parish Nursing Ministry
Irene Roglieri
Parish Nursing is an opportunity for nurses of the parish, as well as other health providers and volunteers, to focus on the spiritual,
emotional and physical dimensions of parishioners as they strive to achieve wellness and manage illness. We do this through education,
advocacy, support groups and home visits. All are invited to volunteer their special gifts. From time to time St. Ann Parish also
sponsors Diocesan workshops on topics dealing with various aspects of family life.
The Parish Nursing Ministry holds a Flu Shot Clinic in the fall, sponsored by the Somerset Valley Visiting Nurses Association. This
clinic is held on a weekend after Masses, making it especially easy for working people to get a flu shot.
JUNE 3, 2012
We are a Stewardship Parish
Offertory Collection May 27, 2012………….…….$8,074.25
Poor Box May 27, 2012: .…………..……..……..…$120.00
Thank you for being generous as you are able!
Baptisms: Baptisms are celebrated each month on the First Sunday
at the Noon Mass as well as the second, third, and fourth Sundays at
1:30pm. There are no baptisms during Lent. Arrangements must be
made in advance and new parents are required to take a Baptism
Preparation class held on the second Saturday of each month at
10:00am with Deacon Conrad in the CMR. Please call to register at
908-725-1008.
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;
there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are
different workings but the same God who produces all of them in
everyone.” 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6
By giving each of us different gifts, God made sure that the
Church would have the combination of talent and treasure that
was needed to do God’s work. However, what happens if one of
us does not bring our contribution to God’s altar? God’s plan is
not fulfilled. Some important work is left undone.
DEACON RECRUITING IS NOW UNDERWAY
The Diocese is looking for men who are interested in
becoming Permanent Deacons. A new diaconate formation
class will begin in September 2013. A General Information
Sponsors & Godparents: If you are 18 years or older, you must meeting is being conducted at the St. John Neumann Pastoral
register as an adult and be Confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you Center in Piscataway on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 6:30pm. If
are married, your marriage must be recognized by the Church. This is you believe you are being called to this ministry, you and
especially important if you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or your wife are cordially invited to attend this meeting. If you
Godparent. It takes 6 months of attending Mass to be eligible for both
have any questions, please contact Terry Gertz in the Office of
of these privileges.
the Diaconate (732-562-1990, ext. 1710).
Marriages: The common policy of marriage requires that arrangements be made at least One Year before the date of marriage and before any social plans are made. Either the bride or groom must be a
registered parishioner. Weddings Masses / Ceremony may be scheduled on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning or afternoon; Sunday
afternoon ceremony only.
Thank You
Thank you to the members of St. Ann School National
Junior Honor Society for their generous collection of food
and toiletry items which were given to a parish family.
Thank You also to our Parish Providers for their donation
of food for another of our Parish families.
God Bless you all, Dorothy Pacifico, Social Ministry
ST. ANN MONTHLY BUS TRIP TO A.C.
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month on our
bus trip to Atlantic City. Next trip is scheduled for June 14
at 9am from St. Ann Church. Please call Marge for more
information at (908)725 -1198.
NET CHARGE
Remember NetCharge (electronic giving) is an excellent
way to give when you know you will be away during
summer months. Please visit our website at:
www.stannparish.com to sign-up.
Congratulations to our 8th grade
Graduates. We wish you all success with
your future endeavors.
May God bless you always and may you
continue God’s work.
Congratulations to the children of our Parish
and School who received the Sacrament of
Confirmation, Sunday, May 27th by
Bishop Paul Gregory Bootkoski
Julia ANTONIETTA Aiello
Jordan MATTHIAS Bautista
Chiara CECELIA Benato
Joseph FRANCIS Campagnolo
Sarah ELIZABETH Capici
Raffaele LORENZO Cirianni
Michael WILLIAM Costanzo
Michael ANDREW DeLorenzo
Olivia JOAN DeLorenzo
Peter ANTHONY DeSantis
Edward RAPHAEL DeSapio
Nelson PETER Duarte
Jessie BERNADETTE Farrigan
August LUKE Garcia
Christopher FRANCIS Grimmer
Ryan THOMAS Grimmer
Christian CHRISTOPHER Guerin
Julia CLARE Harvis
Andrew ANTONIO Haynberg
Brinn ROSALIA Hemingway
Nicole ROSE Iuzzolino
Aaron JOSEPH Janci
Amarylis JULIANA Jimenez
Barbara THERESE Kania
Laura ELIZABETH Karg
Erica NOEL Ketterer
Ashley ROSE Kiesel
Nicholas VICTOR Koeller
Gregory LAWRENCE Leddy
Alexa MARY Leone
Michael JOHN PAUL Lonsdorf
Alexandra ALYSSA Licht
Maurice JULIUS Lunger
Michelle ELIZABETH Lunger
Mark MICHAEL McGuire
Victoria AMELIA Marcune
Gabriella ANN Massa
Ashley ANN Miller
Katherine THERESE Miller
Eric JOSEPH Moeller
Thomas ROCCO Moeller
Nicole ANN Oliva-Sullivan
Lucas JOHN Pick
Rachel JOAN Ruh
Liana EVA Russo
Sara VICTORIA Sabol
Lisa MARIE Sanquini
Adriana HELEN Savettiere
Francesca ROSE Sena
Dylan JUDE Sferra
Alyssa ADELE Shields
Kathryn AGNES Sullivan
Allyson DYMPHNA Toolan
Kimberly MONICA Uminski
Catherine FRANCESCA
Viscariello
Lee ROSE Wilde
Laura ANGELA Wojciechowski
JUNE 3, 2012
Please remember and pray for our sick
*Names will remain on prayer list for 4 weeks
Victoria Andrews
Bob Burns
Myrtle Buttons
James Buchaman
Lillian Butkiewicz
Amity Bryson
Joanmarie Carlone
Michael Carrier
Jaden Chambres
Albert Charles
Rose Ciatarelli
Clarence Colanterino
Roger Copt
Dominic Comandol
Dominic Crisafulli
Carolyn Curcio
Leonides Dalida
Audrey DeLuca
Gino DeLuca
Mary Ann DeMaio
Michael DeMaio
Vincent Facciolo
Mary Felice
Richard J. Felice
Kathleen C. Filardi
Frank Forte Sr.
Marie Forte
Ann Frezza
Shirley Frodelly
Maria Fusca
Teresa Galaini
Antonio Gasparro
Elizabeth Gecik
Robin Gouvernel
Margaret Grasso
Bruno Grigoletti
Ruth Gulick
Melanie Heim
Doris Kelco
Linda Krajewski
Michael Krupa
Bernadette Laggini
Brianna Larson
Kevin Levine
Marie Locascio
Carmela Loschiavo
Victoria Lubrido
Lydia Maiorca
Ruby Makuch
Mary Mangiaracina
Victoria Melitsky
Lori Monaghan
Marilyn Monger
Ava Rose Navarro
Emilia Natale
Josephine Occhiato
Thomas Orecchio
Olga Orlando
Rose Pacifico
Terral Paul
Frances Peebles
Raymond Peters
Lorraine Raia
Teresa Riga
Patrick Riley
Adam Romano
Cosette Ruh
Anthony Sacino
Dr. Eric Jose Santos
Marianne San Filippo
Josephine Guide Sapp
Mary Sawidzial
Nancy Schiavi
Edwina Schurick
Raymond Shallanberger
Cindy Sonnier
Sean Stein
Dolores Talamini
Sr. Rita Tassinari
Patricia Teague
Andrew Teresak
Anna Teresak
Anthony Tomaro
Rena Turchi
Allison Valverde
Sergio Verdesco
Richard Vetack
Vincent Viscariello
Maxwell Wheeler
Joan Wirzman
Lisa Yoder
Margaret ZanGrando
June 4th through June 8th will be a very busy week at St. Ann
School.
On Monday, June 4th at 10 a.m., the 8th Grade students will
have an Award Assembly in the school cafeteria. A picnic for
the 8th Grade will take place following the Assembly.
On Tuesday, June 5th at 9 a.m., the Pre-Kindergarten class
will have a closing program in the school cafeteria. At 6:30
p.m., the 7th Grade parents will meet in the 8th Grade
classroom to discuss the undertakings and projects that will be
a part of their children's activities in the new school year.
On Wednesday, June 6th at 12:45 p.m., the 8th Grade
Graduates will enjoy a luncheon with their Priests, Sisters and
Teachers in the school cafeteria. At 7 p.m. the Graduates will
attend Holy Mass. After the Mass, they will have a
Graduation Ceremony in St. Ann Church.
On Thursday, June 7th at 9 a.m., the Kindergarten class will
have a closing program in the school cafeteria. Their meeting
with the First Grade teacher will already have taken place on
Monday, June 4th.
On Friday, June 8th, the new Kindergarten Class for 20122013 will be invited to the Kindergarten Classroom from 9
a.m. to 10:15 a.m. During this time, Parents of the new
Kindergarten children will have time for additional
information about Kindergarten procedures and they will also
have time to become acquainted with one another.
We wish the present Pre-K and Kindergarten children a happy
summer and look forward to their return in September. We
congratulate our 8th Grade Graduates and wish them well as
they enter the High Schools of their choice.
The Week Ahead
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Mass: 7:30am • 9am • 10:30am • 12Noon
10am: RAS Meeting (cmr)
7:00pm Bingo
Monday, June 4, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm
10am: 8th grade Award Assembly & Picnic
11am: Moving up day for new 1st graders
1:30pm: Golden Age Club meeting (sc)
2:30pm: Daisies meeting (sc)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm
9am: Pre-K closing ceremony (sc)
7pm: Columbiettes (cmr)
7:30pm: Social Ministry meeting (rcr)
7:30pm: Bingo (sc)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm (Graduation)
12:30pm: Early School dismissal
12:30pm: 8th Grade Graduation lunch (sc)
7pm: 8th Grade Graduation Mass
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm
9am: Kindergarten closing ceremony
7:30pm: Internet & Social Media Security Workshop (cmr)
6:30pm: H.S.A. Board meeting (sl)
Friday, June 8, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm
9am: Orientation for new Kindergartners
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Mass: 9am Daily Mass
10am: Baptism Prep class (cmr)
4pm Vigil Mass: The Most Holy Trinity
Confessions: 9:30am • 3:00pm
Let Us Remember.... In our prayers, the men and women serving in our Nation’s
Armed Forces.
Major Michael A. DeCicco, US Army
LCpl. William A. DeSantis, US Marine Corps.
Victor Dulay, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps
Sgt. John J. Houser III, U.S. Marine Corps
CW4 Michael Lopez, Jr.
Major Michael Morella, US Army
Sgt. Dan Neville, US Marine Corps
PFC Daniel J. Salvo, US Marine Corps
Corp. Jonathan Schultes, US Marine Corps
Major. Louis P. Simon, US Marine Corps
PFC Jerome C. Sunga, US Army
Jack Vara, U.S. Marine Corps
LTJG Robert Wilson, U.S. Navy