St. Ann School

The Catholic Church of
St. Ann
45 Anderson Street, Raritan, New Jersey, 08869-1894
(908) 725-1008  www.stannparish.com
Clergy / Religious
Father Kenneth D. Brighenti, PhD., Pastor
www.2catholicpriests.com http://2catholicpriests.blogspot.com
Monsignor James Cafone, Weekend Clergy
Deacon John R. Pacifico, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Conrad Paulus, Permanent Deacon
Anna Louise Bongiovi, James DeMuro, Trustees
St. Ann School
“A Great Preparatory School”
Sister Gloria Caglioti, M.P.F., Superior, Principal of St. Ann’s School
Mrs. Maria Freschi, School Secretary
School (908) 725-7787 Convent (908) 725-2256
Stewardship Mission of Purpose
To Spread the belief and proclamation to the Triune God to parishioners and the
community enabling them to live their lives with faith, hope and love according to their God
given talents and treasures.
Parish Services
Altar Rosary Society - Edith Pena
Altar Servers - Jim Fidacaro
Athletic Association - Jay Gardner
Bingo - Trish Miller—Natasha Zelis
Blood Drive - Augusta Santos
Collaborative Ministry - Mike Lopez
Columbiettes - Colleen Rodriguez
Eucharistic Ministers - Jim Fidacaro
Finance Committee - James DeMuro
Golden Age - Marge Corona
Holy Name Society - Mike Lopez
H.S.A - Sr. Gloria Caglioti, M.P.F.,
Gretchen Toolan, President
Knights of Columbus - Marty Carrara
Lectors - Jim Fidacaro
Music Ministry/Choirs - Dr. David Bower
Natural Family Planning - Ken & Madeline Swartz
Parish Nursing - Barbara Maggio
Pre-Cana - Frank and Marie Forte
Pro-Life Coordinator - John Carlone
RCIA - Deacon John Pacifico
Michael Faccone
Religious Education:
Director - Christine Esposito
Special Needs—Mary Wesley
Scouts:
Cub Scouts - John Cristofich
Girl Scouts - Helen Myslinski
Social Concerns - Dorothy Pacifico
Christine Esposito
St. Vincent de Paul Michael Leinenbach
Ushers - David White
Youth Ministry - Michael Leinenbach
Holy Mass
DAILY MASS
Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM
(subject to change as needed)
First Friday 9:00 AM
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday - 4:00 PM - First Mass for Sunday
Sunday - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
Sacraments & Devotions
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM
BAPTISM
Preparation: Parents must attend one preparation
session before the Baptism. Baptisms are held the
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
SPONSORS & GODPARENTS
If you are 18 years of age or older, you must register as an adult (see PARISH REGISTRATION) and
be confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you are
married, your marriage must be recognized by the
Church. This is especially important if you wish to
be a Sponsor for Confirmation or Godparent. It
takes 6 months of attending Mass to be eligible for
both of these privileges.
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 24, 2009
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Grades 1-4: Tuesday - 4:15 to 5:30 PM
Grades 5-8: Monday - 7:00 to 8:15 PM
Special Needs CCD - Tuesday 6:45 to 7:45 PM
DEVOTIONS
Rosary - Prayed after Daily Morning Mass
Padre Pio League - 1st Monday of each month
13 Tuesdays of Saint Anthony - March through June
Little Rock Scripture Study - Wednesdays
Novena to Saint Ann - July
Novena to Santo Niño - First Fridays at 8:00 PM
Novena to Saint Joseph - March
Novena to Saint Rocco - First 2 weeks in June
Holy Hour for the Unborn - First Fridays at 10AM
MARRIAGES
The common policy of marriage requires that arrangements for the Church be made at least ONE
YEAR before the date of the marriage and before
any social plans are made. Either the bride or
groom must be a registered parishioner. Weddings may be scheduled for Friday afternoon or
Saturday morning or afternoon only. Weddings
are not performed on Sunday.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PARISH REGISTRATION
Any new family who has moved into the parish
area and adult children 18 years of age or older, are
invited to register at our parish on the 2nd Sunday
of every month. Also, please notify us if you move.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN
I Sharon Pasewaldt and Dieter Pase-
REGISTRATION FORMS FOR NEW STUDENTS
WILL BE
AVAILABLE IN THE BACK OF THE
CHURCH BEGINNING APRIL 18.
YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED MEMBER OF THIS
PARISH IN ORDER TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN
OUR C.C.D. PROGRAM.
IF YOUR CHILD WAS NOT BAPTIZED AT ST.
ANN’S A COPY OF THEIR BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE
MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR REGISTRATION FORM.
PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN FORMS TO THE
RECTORY OFFICE ABSOLUTELY
NO
REGISTRATIONS FOR 2009-2010
ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 12th.
WILL
BE
Please remember in your prayers, the men and
women serving in our Nation’s Armed Forces.
Captain Michael A. DeCicco, US Army
Lance Corporal Anthony Droz, U.S. Marine Corp.
Victor Dulay, Jr. U.S. Marine Corp
PFC Samantha K. Garces , US Army
Sgt. John J. Houser III, U.S. Marine
Corp
PFC Raymond Killough, US Army
CW4 Michael Lopez, Jr.
IC2 Lisa Miceli, U.S. Navy
Capt. Michael Morella, US Army
Sgt. Dan Neville, US Marine Corp
PFC Daniel J. Salvo, US Marine Corp
Corp. Jonathan Schultes, US Marine Corp
Capt. Louis P. Simon, US Marine Corp
PFC Jerome C. Sunga, US Army
Jack Vara, U.S. Marine Corp.
May God bless them and keep them safe
and also pray for the souls of those who
have given their lives in service to our
country.
Your Help is Needed! Be a Catechist!
Generosity: Sharing your time, talent and
possessions with others. Opportunities are
available to grow in this virtue. Be a Catechist!
The rewards are eternal!
We are in need of Catechists for 5th, 6th, 7th and
8th grade.
(Monday evenings from 7:00-8:15pm).
Please mark on your calendar Saturday,
May 30th at 11:30 am the Altar Rosary
Society will hold their annual brunch at
the Raritan Valley Country Club (this event was
originally scheduled for June 7). If anyone has any
questions or wants to make a reservation, they can
contact me, Kelly Limone, Secretary at (908) 6258498. Thank you!
Please call Christine Esposito at 908-725-1008
extension 114 if you are interested.
THE ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP
There will be a Bus trip to Atlantic
City on Thursday, June 4th. For
reservations, please call Marge Corona at 908-7251198.
Whoever sows sparingly will also reap
sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will
also reap bountifully. Each must do as
already determined, for God loves a
cheerful giver.
-2 Corinthians 9:6-8
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Festa Volunteers Needed!
FESTA VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM
FESTA Dates: June 16th through June 20th
Festa Hours: Tues. to Thurs.: 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Fri.: 6:00PM to 10:30, Sat. 5:30 to 10:30PM
Please return this form to the rectory office or in
the weekend collection basket
Name__________________________________
Phone #______________________(day or evenings)
I am available to work the following evenings & hours:
(We can also use alternates to cover during dinner break time
from 7:00 to 8:00)
This year the seventh and eighth grade
students took part in the NJ Stock Market
Challenge. From Feb. 9 through April 17 the
students participated in a simulated stock
trading program. Their returns were based on
the market closing prices. The 8th grade team
of Christian DiLuzio, Anthony DiPalma, David
Ketterer and Jackson Maynaye took First Place
in the Northern Region in NJ. The boys
maintained a 43% return on their portfolio.
Another 8th grade team placed 8th with a
11% return. The seventh grade had a 4th place
with a 15% return, a 7th place with a 11.5%
return and an 11th place with a 10% return.
The entire group involved enjoyed the
program.
MEMORIAL DAY
The Rectory Office will be
closed on Monday, May 25,
2009 and reopen on Tuesday,
May 26, 2009
If possible please indicate 2 hour to 2 1/2 hr. blocks or the full 4
hours
Tuesday_______________________________________________
Wednesday____________________________________________
Thursday______________________________________________
Friday________________________________________________
Saturday______________________________________________
(Children under 18 CANNOT collect money if they work in the
games.)
FASHION SHOW
To Benefit New Church Handicapped Accessible
Bathrooms
St. Ann Parish is hosting a Luncheon / Fashion Show,
May 31st, 2009 at 11:30 AM at the Bridgewater
Marriott. Tickets are on sale now $55.00 per person,
contact the Rectory Office at 908 725-1008 ext. 113 or
Terry DeMuro at 908 722-2653. The event includes;
fashion show, lunch, entertainment and prizes. All
proceeds to benefit our new handicap accessible
lavatories for the Church.
MAY 24, 2009
It's ALMOST THAT TIME AGAIN
We ask God’s blessing for the strengthening and healing of
our sick and homebound. Please pray for: Sandra Alunni,
Pasquale Armenio, Mary Arnold, Rosalie Bontempo, Jaden
Chambres, Rose Ciatarelli, Bernadette Cioffi, Mario Cioffi,
John R. D’Alessio, Mary Ann DeMaio, Mary Rosa DeMaio,
Elizabeth DiPatri, Teresa Galaini, Carela Gentile, Victor Laggini, Brianna Larson, Anita Macaro, Rita Medordi, Vincent
Medordi, Louis Melkowits, Sr., Joanna Niciolk, Lorraine
Parks, Angela Perone, Cosette Ruh, Ralph Thomas Russo,
Anthony Sacino, Josephine Guide Sapp, Lyndsey Schultes,
John Uhouse, Giuseppe Varvaro, Agnes Vitelli, Joan Wirzman, Louise Yuhas, and Margaret ZanGrando.
*All
names will remain on the list for 4 weeks.
DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
2009 INVITATIONAL GOLF CLASSIC
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, Bedminster, NJ
The proceeds from this event help support the
social service programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese
of Metuchen. For more information on how you can
participate, please visit the Diocesan website at
www.diometuchen.org/events or contact Dawn Kuenze
at 732-562-2438.
50/50 Raffle Tickets are
also available
“PRAISE HIM WITH THE DANCE”
“Faith Force” Dance Company is a faith-based worship company at Bridgewater Dance Academy. They
perform Modern, Lyrical Jazz and Hip-Hop dances.
The company will perform “Praise Him with the
Dance” on Sunday, May 31st, 1:15pm at St. Ann’s
School. PLEASE save the date. The beautiful
dances, colorful costumes, and heart-warming songs
will leave you in a peaceful state of mind. Tickets
may be purchased at the rectory office, Monday—
Friday between 9-4pm daily, or at the Bridgewater
Dance Studio between 5-9pm. Suggested donation:
Adults $10.00 children $5.00. All proceeds will benefit the handicapped accessible restroom facilities for
the Church.
MASS OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
WITH BISHOP PAUL G. BOOTKOSKI
BISHOP OF METUCHEN
Date: Saturday, June 20,2009
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral
32 Elm Avenue, Metuchen
(Handicapped accessible)
RSVP: June 10, 2009
732-548-0100 (Phone)
732-548-1033(Fax)
More Info: www.diometuchen.org
STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
Lord, hear our prayer as we seek to be good stewards of the
many gifts You have bestowed on us.
Give us the wisdom to dicern Your will for us, strength to
meet the challeng, and the grace to be steadfast in our commitment to You.
Let us use our Time, Talent and Treasure for Your greater
honor and glory.
We ask this in Your Name.
Amen
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be
administered during this special healing Mass to those
baptized Catholics wishing to be anointed. In particular,
we invite those who may be bearing the burden of physical, mental or emotional illness, those who may be facing
surgery, those experiencing the challenges of advancing
age, those who may be in need of spiritual strength and
renewal, or other circumstances that might make life
burdensome.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED By June 10.
Light reception to follow
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
PRO-LIFE CANDLE
The Pro-Life candle has been graciously donated by
Mr. Thomas Rizzolo in memory of all aborted babies.
Monday, May 25 ~ St. Bede the Venerable
9:00 AM Veterans
Req. by: Orlando Family
SANCTUARY LAMPS
The Sanctuary Lamps are burning for:
Tabernacle
Valentine Calabrese as
requested by Anna, Michele, Jane
and Priscilla.
Blessed Mother Valentine Calabrese as
requested by Fr. Brighenti.
St. Joseph
Rocco Carra as requested by Nicola and
Anna DiBetta.
Tuesday, May 26 ~ St. Philip Neri
7:00 AM Pasqualino DeLuca†
Req. by: Grandson, Nick Parico
1:45 PM 13 Tuesdays of St. Anthony Part XI
Wednesday, May 27 ~ St. Augustine of Canterbury
7:00 AM Antonietta and Fedele Cugliari†
Req. by: Elizabeth and Antoinetta Gianni
Thursday, May 28
7:00 AM Amelia Yarmell†
Req. by: Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeFina
Friday, May 29
7:00 AM Prayer Service with Holy Communion
Saturday, May 30 ~ First Mass for Sunday
4:00 PM Connie Terlizzi†
Req. by: Sisters
Sunday, May 31 ~ Pentecost Sunday
Please remember this is God’s house and we need to
dress properly for Holy Mass. Flip-flops, cut-off
shorts, and mid-drift shirts are not appropriate
attire for Church. Please also keep in mind that
food is not allowed in church. Thank you for your
cooperation.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING
FOR FR. BRIGHENTI
A Mass of Thanksgiving of 9 years of
service as Pastor of St. Ann Church will be on
June 7th at the 12 Noon Mass, followed by a
luncheon reception in the school cafeteria.
Fr. Brighenti New Address Effective July 1, 2009
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21272
7:30 AM In Thanksgiving to Santo Gregorio & Padre Pio
Req. by: Maria DeLuca
9:00 AM For all Parishioners
10:30 AM Anthony and Marie Filiano†
Req. by: Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cicero
12:00 PM Onofrio and Rosa Cirianni†
Req. by: Dominick and Sara Cirianni
LIFE AWARENESS WEEKEND
JULY 10-12, 2009
Sacred Heart Center
Newton, New Jersey
A Vocation Weekend for Single Adults
Thinking about Priesthood or Religious Life
(open to men and women, ages 16-50)
“ An eye-opening and positive perspective on religious life.
Very educational for people who may be thinking about a
religious vocation.”
Strictly Confidential
For questions or to register, please contact:
The Office of Vocations
(732) 562-2457
Www.diometuchen.org/deptsministries/vocations
Sponsored by the Office of Vocations
Diocese of Metuchen