January 24, 2016 - St. Mary`s Nutley

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Gratitude
Gratitude and Generosity. Generosity and Gratitude!
They are so different and yet so woven together! God’s generosity can open our hearts to so
much gratitude… and our gratitude to God… can open our hearts to so much generosity to
others! A beautiful song by Nichole Nordeman from her album “Woven & Spun” brings this
beautiful paradox into a mystical, enchanting experience. The song speaks about finding
gratitude in both the good times and the bad times in life. You can listen to this wonderful song
at https://youtu.be/-PEzM-4VXdg . The song is also on our website at www.stmarysnutley.org.
We have so much to be grateful for at Saint Mary’s as we begin the New Year!
What wonderful seasons of Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas we experienced! We’ve seen so
much kindness and generosity throughout our Parish Community. Our thanksgiving dinner in the
school gym provided a good meal, warmth, and good music to nearly 200 people as so many
shared so generously their gratitude to God. Our nine-night novena to Mary leading up to the
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the feast that followed were exceptional. The
crowds each evening were fantastic, culminating with over 300 people feasting in Monsignor
Walsh Hall! So much generosity. So much gratitude!
What a great Christmas Season! The music, the decorations and the liturgies were inspiring!
Mass attendance was superb! We surpassed our financial goals. Our generosity provided so
much too so many needy families and friends! We were able to warm and comfort so many of our
brothers and sisters! So much generosity! So much gratitude!
And our Capital Campaign, which we began in early October! We are closing in on $800,000.00
dollars in pledges! This is remarkable! Our goal of $900,000.00 is within reach. Over the next
few months we will continue to reach out to those who have not yet made a pledge. Through the
generosity of our community we have begun the elevator at the Phoenix Center. They are truly a
remarkable place caring for God’s children in such exceptional circumstances. How blessed we
are to be able to contribute to those efforts! So much generosity! So much gratitude!
My dear brothers and sisters, may the warmth of God’s love guide your family, friends and loved
ones as we begin this New Year! May your hearts be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and
may God’s unlimited Mercy be with you as we walk together on this journey of life. So much
generosity! So much gratitude!
Love, Fr. Rich
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 24, 2016
Weekly Mass Schedule
Hosts for each Mass have been donated by the
Rosary Society
Unless otherwise noted, all weekday Masses
will be held in the Parish Center Chapel
Sanctuary Lamp donated in Memory of
Saturday, January 23
5:30 PM
Theresa Knight †
Sunday, January 24
7:30 AM
James Hutchinson †
9:00 AM
Peter Baldino †
10:30 AM
Charles Majkrzak †
12:00 PM
Kathryn Duffe †
Monday, January 25
7:30 AM
Theresa Colucci † (1st Anniversary)
12:10 PM
Bridget Shannon †
Tuesday, January 26
7:30 AM
Wendell Pericone †
12:10 PM
Mary Jane Delahunt †
Wednesday, January 27
7:30 AM
Joseph De Bella †
12:10 PM
Richard Riley † (Anniversary)
Thursday, January 28
7:30 AM
Intentions of the Abrusia Family
12:10 PM
Jane G. Haveron †
Friday, January 29
7:30 AM
Albert Nortof †
12:10 PM
Joseph Martino (3rd Anniversary)
Saturday, January 30
8:30 AM
Pietro Romano †
5:30 PM
Theodore Kapuscinski † (Anniversary)
Sunday, January 31
7:30 AM
The Anderson Children
9:00 AM
Ralph Scarpelli †
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Edward and Catherine Lombardi †
Mary Cahterine Vecellio †
Joseph J. Ferraro †
Chapel Lamp donated in Memory of
Alice Harrison †
Wine donated in Memory of
Grace Byrne †
Rosary Society Meeting
Saint Mary's Rosary Society will have a meeting
on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the
school hall. All ladies of the parish are invited
to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Calling High School And College
Singers
Youth Retreat closing liturgy: Saturday, January
30th 5:30 PM.
We are forming a special ensemble to sing for
the youth retreat closing liturgy. E-mail Bruce
at [email protected] for secret rehearsal
time and location.
RCIA
Adults who wish to receive Baptism,
First Communion or Confirmation
should call the Religious Education
office (973-667-8239) or see Fr.
Trinidad for information.
Music Ministry
Our adult choir begins preparations for lent this Sunday 1/24 and next Sunday 1/31.
Tenors and sopranos will meet at 10 AM
Basses and altos will meet at 11 AM
For more information contact Bruce Mauro at [email protected] or the parish office.
Holy Father's Prayer Intention
We pray that all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving. We also pray
that families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.
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Religious Education News
In our Religious Education program, we strive to introduce our children and their
parents to a life-giving relationship with Jesus and provide them with the opportunities
to experience His Love, Peace, and Joy.
As we begin this Year of Mercy, we will provide Grades 3, 4, 5, and 7 with the
opportunity to receive God's forgiving Mercy in the Sacrament of Penance.
Our 6th Grade and 8th Grade students will deepen their knowledge of Jesus through a new set of
programs in their classes this semester. Grade 6 will be learning more Jesus through scripture using the
Encounter Bible Study program from Ascension Press. The 8th Grade will be using the Chosen series, also
from Ascension Press, to look at how they are called to a relationship with the God who created them,
loves them and calls them to live out that love. Both DVD based lessons will challenge the students to
think about who they are, how they are called to live as disciples of Christ and how they play a role in
God's kingdom. We invite you to take a look at our website to see some samples from both these series:
www.stmarysnutleyccd.blogspot.com
St. Mary's JV Basketball
We are pleased to announce Saint Mary’s has joined the junior varsity
CYO basketball league. St Mary’s hosts home games at the Phoenix
Center. The next home games are Sunday January 10th vs. Saint
Anthony’s from Northvale and January 24th vs. Saint Catherine’s
from Glen Rock. Both games are at 7:00pm. This is Saint Mary’s first
year and we hope to continue next year with two teams, junior
varsity and varsity. We encourage players at the high school level to
participate. Also, if anyone has an interest in coaching we welcome
you to contact Father Rich. We want to shout out a special thank you to
Rich Luberto and Jeff Petreta for volunteering this year. The players are
showing dedication and team spirit. God Bless and hope to see you at the games!
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Parishioners Celebrating a 5th, 25th, or 50th Wedding
Anniversary in 2015
Please come to or call the Parish Center to register for a special Mass to be celebrated by
Archbishop John J. Meyers in the cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. The Mass for
those celebrating a 50th Anniversary with be at 3 PM on May 1st (registration is due by April 18th).
The mass for those celebrating a 5th or 25th Anniversary will be at 3 PM on April 24th (registration is
due April 10th).
Save The Date
Fish and Chips Dinner
Ash Wednesday
February 10, 2016
Tickets Will Be Available
Beginning
January 9, 2016
Prices :
Adults $15.00
Children (up to14 years)
$7.00
It’s A Great Time To Get On The Music
Ministry Express!
Congratulations to our music ministry for a most successful
Christmas season! The Contemporary Ensemble welcomes
interested singers and musicians. Children who are in 3rd grade
and up are welcome to join the Children’s Choir. The choir will
resume rehearsing in February.
The Adult Choir will begin rehearsing for the seasons of lent and
Easter on Sunday January 24th and January 31st. (Contact Bruce
Mauro for exact times and locations.) If you have interest in
joining any of our music
ministry groups or have any
questions contact Bruce Mauro
at the parish center or at
[email protected].
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus presents:
Second Annual German
Knight
O. Allen Beyer Memorial Dinner
Saturday January 30, 2016, 7 to 11 PM
Location: The Council Beer Garden, 150 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJ
Donation: $35 per person
This event is open to the public. For more information or tickets,
call Kevin Mauro at (973) 235-0608 by Monday, January 25, 2016.
For more information or to make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project
Please visit: http://bit.ly/GermanKnight2016
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Today is the third Sunday of ordinary time and the
second of four Sunday's between the seasons of
Christmas and Lent.
Last week I offered some brief notes on each of the
first readings and psalm responses for this entire mini-season. Today, I will do the same for the gospel
readings.
The gospel we hear during these four weeks is similar in each of the three years of the lectionaries cycle of
readings. On the second Sunday we hear from the gospel of John. On the following three Sunday's we
hear from one of the three synoptic gospels. These other 3 gospels are called synoptic as they contain
stories and have a point of view, which are similar to one another (and different from the gospel of john.)
In each of these gospel readings we hear of Jesus embracing His calling. (Recall the scene at His baptism
where the voice of God is heard saying that Jesus is His beloved.)
Keeping in mind what is to come i.e. Jesus' growing conflict with the Jewish authorities and ultimate
crucifixion will help put these gospel passages in perspective. As you reflect upon these Gospels,
consider how the Holy Spirit is calling you to respond to the Word of God
• 2nd Sunday
John 2:1-11 Page 63
The wedding at Cana. The beginning of signs which reveal Jesus' glory and cause His disciples to believe
in Him.
• 3rd Sunday
Luke 1:1-4 4:14-21
Page 65-66
Jesus reads from the Hebrew scripture in the temple (like Ezra, high priest in today's first reading.) In
proclaiming that he is the fulfillment of the words of Isaiah, Jesus publicly embraces His ministry and sets
the course for what is to come.
• 4th Sunday
Luke 4:21-30
Page 68
In a continuation of the previous week's story the people refuse to believe that Jesus can be anything
more than Joseph's son and drive Him from the temple and the town.
• 5th Sunday
Luke 5:1-11
Page 70-71
Jesus calls Simon Peter, James and John to join Him in
being fishers of men.
Today's music selections attempt to balance the traditional with the contemporary. Our entrance hymn
"Holy, Holy Holy" (#209) utilizes a text and music written around the turn of the 19th century while our
closing song "A Rightful Place" (#638) was composed in 2012.
Our song as the gifts are prepared "God Has Chosen Me" (#379) affirms the baptismal call of all Christians
to participate in Christ's ministry and bring about the Kingdom of God.
At your musical service,
Words of Mercy
As we know, Pope Francis has declared this year the “Jubilee Year of Mercy.” It is an opportunity to help
us better know, receive, and share God’s mercy. Throughout this year, we will publish quotes about
mercy from Scripture, Saints, Pope Francis, and various other sources.
This Week’s Words of Mercy:
"There is nothing more man needs than Divine Mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is
compassionate, which raises man above his weakness to the infinite heights to the holiness of God."
Pope Saint John Paul II
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St. Mary’s Church is served by:
Rev. Richard Berbary, Pastor
Rev. Thomas Nicastro, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Trinidad Cuevas, Parochial Vicar
Anthony G. Armando,
DRE/Youth Minister, 973-667-8239
[email protected]
Bruce Mauro, Music Director,
[email protected]
Patrick Perrone, Trustee
Anne Scheidel , Trustee
Mass Schedule
Sunday s
5:30 (Sat. evening)
7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00
Week days
Masses in Parish Center Chapel
7:30, 12:10 (Monday - Friday),
8:30 (Saturday)
Holy Days
7:30 AM, 12:10 AM, 7:00 PM
National Holidays
9:00 AM
Pa rish Business Hours
Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-4 PM
Parish Center
Saturday 3 PM-7 PM
Church Vestibule
Sunday 9 AM-1 PM
Church Vestibule
A Time of War and Peace…
We pray that our troops serving our country may be protected
by the Holy Spirit, especially for Patrick Connors, Collin Keating,
Mark Nostro, David Nostro, Douglas Reiman, John Thompson
and James Zaremba.
A Time to Heal…
For all those who are sick or suffering, and all those listed on our
webpage at http://stmarysnutley.org/PrayerPage.shtml, especially
Anthony Del Negro, Peter Del Negro and Margaret Peters
A Time to Die…
For all those who have entered into eternal life, especially Alice
Harrison †, Grace Byrne † and Eileen Sholander †
A Time to Love…
For all those entering into the Sacrament of Marriage, especially
Amanda Toto and Robert Alfano
Parish Collections:
The January 17th collection was $9,684.00. We thank
you for your generous donations!
Readings for the Week of January 24, 2016
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:1518
2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35
2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20
2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:2125
2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk
4:26-34
2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41
Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 —
13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30
©JPPC
Phone Number: 973-235-1100
Confessions
Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15 or by appointment
Novenas
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Miraculous Medal: Mon., 12:00 PM before Mass
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Weds., 7:00 PM
Devotion to the Divine Mercy: Thurs., 7:00 PM in chapel
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or
Confirmation should call the Religious Education office (973-6678239).
Baptisms
Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 PM. Please call at
least a month in advance to make arrangements. Baptismal prep
classes will now be held on Saturday, the week before Baptisms (the
second Sunday of the month), at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center
Parish Membership
Parishioners should register and should inform the Parish Center when
moving from the parish.
Good Shepherd Academy (973-667-2049; www.gsanutley.org)
Our Catholic grade school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark
Religious Vocations
If you think you may have a vocation, speak to one of our priests, or call
the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (973-497-4366).
Care of the Sick
Communion will be brought to any parishioner confined to home, upon
request; those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years,
should request the Anointing of the Sick. Urgent calls will be attended
immediately.
Marriage
Contact a priest to make arrangements. The Bishops have directed that
the normal preparation time is a year or more.
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