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April 5, 2015

Saint Mary’s Parish17 Pompton Avenue

Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442973-835-0374

www.stmarys-pompton.org

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Welcome into Easter Joy!

MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room)Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (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 (Downey Hall)10:30 AM—Interpreted for hearing impaired (Church)10:30 AM—Family Liturgy (Downey Hall)

Easter Season Mass Schedulesand Para-Liturgical Service (PLS)

Everybody,Sing Alleluia

TABLE OF CONTENTSAdult Faith Formation - Bible Study .....4Bread and Wine ........................................3Calendar Raffle Winners .........................7Come & See Evening with Friars ...........7Community News ...................................10Contact Us .................................................2Daily Readings for the Week ...................9Deceased Names .......................................3 Elementary Religious Education ............7Eucharistic Celebrations .........................3Faith Direct ...............................................7

Film-Screening “GMO OMG” ...............5Italy Pilgrimage - Fr Gonzago ..............10K of C Comedy Night ..............................9K of C Annual Golf Outing .....................9Memorial Garden Paver Stones..............5Memorial Vigil Lights ..............................4Military Personnel Names .......................3Ministry News ........................................8/9Outreach Ministry - Call for Help ..........4Parish Office Closing ...............................4Pathways Counseling Center ..................9Prayer Requests ..................................................3

TO CONTACT US: St. Mary’ Parish 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442Telephone: 973.835.0374—FAX: 973.835.8173Web SiTe: www.stmarys-pompton.orge-mail: [email protected]

PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey ................973.835.0374x145 [email protected] VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . .973.835.0374x285 [email protected] CAREGIVING Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] STephen miniSTry Journey WiTh CanCer miniSTry miliTary ouTreaCh-hero’S Care DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x181 [email protected]

MON—April 6Medical Assistance Program 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

TUES—April 7 Scripture Study - Genesis 8:00 AM Carnevale CenterScripture Study - Genesis 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterYoung Adult Ministry 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterCentering Prayer 7:00 PM Carnevale Center

WED—April 8Bible Study 9:45 AM Carnevale CenterSt. Mary’s Seniors 11:00 AM Downey HallShawl Ministry 7:00 AM Carnevale CenterELL Classes 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACEWeekly Calendar

Special Needs Ministry ............................9Stephen Ministry ......................................5St. Mary’s Parish Carnival ..................................7St. Mary’s School News .......................................7The Parish Store .......................................9The Pastor’s Desk.....................................4Ushers Needed ..........................................2Vocations to Become a Friar ...................5Weddings ...................................................3Weekly Calendar ......................................2Youth Ministry ............................................6

Easter Sunday April 5, 2015

Ushers Needed for Sunday 5 PM Mass

Give a friendly smile, assist with seating when needed, pass the Collection Basket, assist with Communion lines. Can

you help? Please call Peter Alvarez at 973.839.5693 for more information.

ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 [email protected] & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Jacqueline M. Rose, Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x193 [email protected]. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY -

ConfirmaTion - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] religiouS eduCaTion 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] high SChool youTh miniSTry - Joe Domko . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] youTh adminiSTraTive aSST. - Debbie Borroto . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x138 [email protected]

DATE/MINISTRY TIME PLACE (cont’d)

THURS—April 9JustFaith 202 7:00 PM Carnevale CenterK of C Meeting 7:30 PM Carnevale Center

FRI—April 10St. Mary’s Singles Dance 6:15 PM Downey Hall

SAT—April 11Come and See Evening 4:00 PM Carnevale CenterSUN—April 12Blood Pressure Screening 9:30 AM Carnevale Center


Eucharistic CelebrationsPara-liturgical Services (PLS)

MONDAY April 6 - Easter Novena7:30 AM † Thomas Coyle (4th Ann.) † Connie Robibero, Irene McNab † Grace Ann Munro

TUESDAY April 7 - Easter Novena7:30 AM † Doris Lotosky (1st Ann.) † Neil Pilaar (2nd Ann.)

WEDNESDAY April 8 - Easter Novena7:30 AM † Mary Jane Barry † George & Catherine Conroy

THURSDAY April 9 - Easter Novena7:30 AM L The Ciser Family

FRIDAY April 10 - Easter Novena7:30 AM † Alice Menary

SATURDAY April 119:00 AM (PLS) Special Intention

C-Celebrant — H-Homilist

SATURDAY April 11 - Easter Novena5:00 PM † Stanislaw Kotlarski, Timmy Page C/H-Fr. Joe † Wladysaw Kurpies, Howard Funsch † Jerome Torsney, Jr., Harriet Moen † Walter Gosson, Richard Chikosky † Berta Passno, Mara Villari † Michael D’Angelis, Joseph Osefchen

7:00 PM † Kevin McEwenC/H-Fr. Joe

SUNDAY April 12 - Easter Novena7:30 AM † Betty Smith, Thelma WeckbackC/H-Fr. Gonzalo † Jenny Vasquez, Rose Tiernan † Michael Pignatello, Sr. (1st Ann.)

9:00 AM † Elizabeth PrattC/H-Fr. Joe † Steve Brooks

9:00 AM For the People of the ParishSpanish MassDowney HallC/H-Fr. Gonzalo

10:30 AM † Frederick Walker (1st Ann.)(Interpreted for the † Mary Milazzo (1st Ann.)Hearing Impaired) † Timmy Violand, Raymond BroglieC/H-Fr. Joe † Rosemary Macagney, John Sakac, Jr. † Thomas V. Merkel

10:30 AM For the People of the ParishFamily LitugyDowney HallC/H-Fr. Gonzalo

12:00 PM † Francisco Cabral, Helen CampbellC/H-Fr. Joe † Michael Mihok

5:00 PM † Fred Kressaty, Janet HopperC/H-Fr. Gonzalo † Lucy DeStefano, Denise Kellner † Jorge “JoJo” Quinones, Jr.

“...a time to be healed...” Traci Fox, Jeannine Walston, Gene Hiller, Cindy Grecco, Chloe Drucks, Dylan Ackerman, Victorio R. Tolentino Jr., Terry Zosche, Robert Langer, Marcia Charnecky, Angela Saletto, Michael James Soojian, Alan, Bonnie Reilly, Patricia Martinelli, Cathy Eich & Family, Joan Duffy, Arianne Cairns, Roderick Livelli, Jane Rissland, Jeff Louisot, Cecila Basile, Tanya Martin, Gary Yekel, Louis Mulligan, Marianne Kessler, Mike Ciser, Madeline Laba, Eileen Cunningham, Charlene, Ralph Pace, Frank Sorgi, Fr. Bill Scully, OFM, Janet Inserra, Joan Moran, Pam H., Greg, Lily Claire Nagele, Brian & Mary, Jimmy Soder, Jude, Sherry, Rosemary, Julie Duderich, Danny S., Connie Ieraci, Giuseppa Farina, Tom Donlon, John Ridge, Jr., The Bitzer Family, Kevin Whitlatch, Bernice Mea, Dorothy Dubee

To everything there is a season and...

“...a time to love...”Victoria Revis and Shaun Salge

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“...a time to serve...”Marine Christopher J. Leone, Afghanistan

Jonathan R. Bonney, 1st Batt., 15th Inf. Reg., IraqCPT Brendan O’Brien, US Army — Spec. James Lennon, Iraq

James Heller, US Army, Ft. Gordan, GA — SO Andrew Charman, USNStaff Sergeant James Sturla, Iraq — PFC Robert Gumney, US Army, Iraq

1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, AfghanistanSean Brasel, US Marine, Iraq — Patrick Brasel, US Navy

Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC — Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US MarinePFC Mark Booe, US Army Iraq — PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC

Seaman Laura Shehadch, US Navy — Capt. Michael DeMarco, Iraq, 2nd Tour PFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence — Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC

Airman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TXCPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq

PO2 Ryan Cleary, US Navy, Newport News, VAPFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South CarolinaKristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas

CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VAJoseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan

SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, AfghanistanCorp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, Afghanistan

SGT Ryan Cronin, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS — SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy, LCpl. Devin Taranto, USMC

CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq — Sgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA

LCpl Michael Formisano III, US Marines, AfghanistanLCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan

SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, AfghanistanSPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan

SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Monterrey, CA— SO David Welsh, US NavySGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA

Cpl Michael C. Yodice, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CACpl Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, Camp LeJeune, NC

LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, OkinawaSPC Tiffany Thumann, Army Military Police, New York

LCpl Thomas Stapleton, US Marines, AfghanistanHM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina

LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, ArizonaMajor Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point

2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PALCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, Japan

“...a time to die...”Riva Zoppo, Denise Kelner

The Bread and Wine this week have been donated in loving memory of Thomas Coyle from Joyce

and George Dean.


The PasTor’s Desk

Dear Friends,May the Lord give you peace!

Pace e Bene,

Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM PastorFr. Frank can be reached at [email protected] 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.

Memorial Vigil Lights

Adult Faith FormationBible Study - Extended

The Book of Genesis - Presenter: Fr. JoeTuesdays, April 7 and 14 [extended sessions]8:00 - 9:30 AM in CC 203 & 2047:00 - 8:30 PM in CC 203 & 204

On behalf of Fr. Joe, Fr. Richard, Fr. Gonzalo and all the staff at St. Mary’s, I wish all of you a very happy and blessed Easter!

Easter is the most important day we Christians celebrate because it is truly the day of our salvation. During the Easter Season, we celebrate our redemption from sin. We are constantly reminded that by his death and resurrection Jesus Christ freed us from sin and saved us. We do not have to do anything to gain our salvation. As one of my theology professors used to say, “Salvation is ours to lose!” Our job now is to live our lives like we really believe that we are saved. Our saved lives must be lives of forgiveness and compassion. Our saved lives must be lives of peace and justice. Our saved lives must be lives of welcoming and unity. Keeping our eyes on those goals and living lives that reflect those values will truly mark us as Christians!

The great Jesuit theologian, the late Karl Rahner, once said that ‘we are always already forgiven.’ Think about that little phrase; pray about that little phrase. It really sums up the message of Christianity.

The Lenten and Holy Week celebrations were all wonderful. I want to thank everyone who was involved in the planning and execution of these prayerful liturgies. Many people worked very hard to make all our Holy Week celebrations prayerful and beautiful. I am especially grateful to everyone in our Music Ministry under the very capable direction of Craig and Dorothy Limey. Thank you for all your good, holy and dedicated work! I am also very grateful to Gerri Ralph and Fr. Richard and all the volunteers for all their hard work on the Easter decorations. They have truly made us a beautiful and prayerful environment. Thank you! And thanks to all of you for your generous donations to the Easter Flower Fund.I also want to take this time to thank Steve and Bev Kass, Milagros Anto, and everyone on the RCIA team for all their great work with our RCIA candidates. The candidates were all received into the Church last night at the Easter Vigil. Thank you and welcome!Happy Easter, Alleluia, Alleluia!

ST. MARY’S OUTREACH --- CALL FOR HELP!

The St. Mary’s Outreach Program is in need of volunteers who would be able to grocery shop once a week for a

home-bound disabled parishioner. If you could help in some way, please contact Jacqueline Rose – Outreach Director at 973.513.3325.

OUTREACH TO A FAMILY IN NEED…..

One of our dedicated St. Mary’s Parish families suffered a tragic fire at their home this past Sunday. The Outreach

Ministry will be collecting monetary donations and general gift cards on behalf of this family who has lost so much. Any help you are able to give will be greatly appreciated.

We needyour help!

Parish Office Closing

The Parish Office will be closed Easter Sunday, April 5 and Easter Monday, April 6. The office will reopen at

9:00 AM, Tuesday, April 7.For emergencies only - please call 973.839.1975 and fol-low the directions.

We wish you a holy Easter.


Film–Screening “GMO OMG” in Downey Hall, Tuesday, April 7, at 7:00 PM

Memorial Garden Paver Stones

Forms are available at the Parish Office if you wish to donate a paver stone in memory of a loved one or in honor of a

special occasion. All orders must be received by Thursday, April 30.

St. Mary’s Women’s Journey 2015 Team is holding a

Collection Drive, Sunday, April 19, 9 AM - 1 PM for pregnant women in need at the Promise of Grace in Ewing, NJ.

For further information please visit http://promiseofgrace.orgabout-us/.

A free viewing of the 2014 movie GMO OMG will be presented by St. Mary’s Advocates For Justice and Kinnelon

Conserves on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:00 PM in the Carnevale Center Downey Hall. Discussion will follow screening. For more information or to RSVP, please call Jackie at 973.835. 0734, ext 191 or email [email protected] Baby Needs

• Diapers (infant), Training Pants• Moisture Creams, Rash Ointments• Baby Powder, Baby Shampoo/Conditioner• Baby Wash, Baby Oil, Thermometer • Soft Brush/Comb, Cotton Rounds/Squares• Rubber Bulb Syringe, Baby Nail Clippers• Q-Tips, Nursing Pads• Baby Onesies, Baby Outfits • Baby Bibles, Books with the Word of God

• Any questions please email Keri Cottingham @ [email protected].

“The place that God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ~Frederick Buechner (reflecting

on the meaning of VOCATION)

Beverly Delleart Stephen MinistryCertified Spiritual Director Journey with Cancer Ministry Director of Christian CaregivingMilitary Outreach-HEROES CARE973.835.0374, Ext. [email protected]

Your inquiry will always be attended to and handled

confidentially. This ministry is provided on a

no-fee basis for our community.

For you or someone you know, contact:

. . .the love of God can transform our lives and let those desert places in our hearts bloom. The love of God can do this!

Pope Francis

Let Him raise you, too, above worries, heartaches or concerns that are keeping your spirits buried. Sickness, loss of income, death of a loved one, family issues and many other life struggles can weigh us down. Call for a Stephen Minister who will lovingly listen and offer Christian care and share God’s love.

Christ caring for People through People.


http://www.facebook.com/stmarysymhttps://twitter.com/#!/stmarysym

Contacts: 973.835.5594

High School Youth Minister: Joe Domko ext. 117 [email protected]

Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected]

Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected]

To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748

INSTAGRAM: stmarysym

Movie Night—All High School students are welcome to attend! We meet in the basement of the Youth Center from 7:00 - 9:30 PM every Wednesday. Chaperones are ALWAYS needed and welcome!

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED

For more information visit the YM HOPE webpage.

Next HOPE Meeting—Wednesday, May 6, 6 PM, Youth Center.

Our next Youth Mass—Sunday, May 3, 5:00 PM. There will be no Youth Mass on Easter Sunday.

CONFIRMATION

Youth Mass Band and Choir—Practice every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Contact Joe for more information.

Confirmation continued on next page)

CONFIRMATION (cont’d)

HIGH SCHOOLStations of the Cross—Thank you to one and all who contributed to the success of our annual staging of the Stations of the Cross.

HOPE

Incoming 8th Grade [in 8th gr. Sept. 2015] Registration is Open: Weekly Options: • Week 3 - July 13 - July 16 (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM). • All classes in the Carnevale Center.To register go: www.stmarys-pompton.org online registration quick link

Qualifications to Register:• April 6 - Online Liturgy formation forms MUST be submitted.

[attend 1 youth Mass and 2 Special Liturgies; see website for dates] • April 26 - Makeup assignments MUST be completed and submitted.

• Outstanding religious education fees from previous year MUST be paid.

Senior Appreciation Day—is Sunday, May 3, during the Youth Mass, followed by a celebration in Downey Hall beginning at 6 PM. Mark your calendars to celebrate our amazing class of graduates!

HOPE in a Box is April 17-18, so mark your calendars! Registration began March 27, so register TODAY!

7th Gr Religious Education—No class sessions on April 5 and 6.Have a blessed and joyous Easter!

Community Garden Day—Join our youth ministry as we team up with Starbucks and City Green for an awesome day of working with the earth and meeting new friends. From 9 AM- 2 PM on April 25 we will be at East Side Park in Paterson where we will build a compost bin, create signs, build a peace pole, plant trees and vegetables, and clean up the community garden. Warm drinks and goodies will be provided by Starbucks, and we will have a big lunch in the afternoon. This will serve to launch our renewed emphasis on environmental and food justice-related issues in Northern New Jersey. Registration begins April 8. For more information, contact Joe.

Phase 2 Candidates and their sponsors are required to attend a Sponsor-Candidate Day of Reflection on April 11 or April 18. If you do not remember what day and time you have been assigned, please contact Pat Newton.

Confirmation Ceremonies are almost here! • To receive the sacrament you must have completed all of

your Confirmation requirements, including the upcoming Sponsor-Candidate Day of Reflection. Contact Pat Newton if you have any questions about your status.

• If you are assigned to the May 8 Confirmation Ceremony, you and your sponsor will need to attend the May 7 rehearsal in church at 7 PM.

• If you are assigned to the May 15 Confirmation Ceremony, you and your sponsor will need to attend the May 12 rehearsal in church at 7 PM.


Carol La Salle, Principal

ATTENTION! 4TH Grade CCD ParentsOur CCD Program for children who will be entering 5th Grade in September, 2015, is a one-week Peace Camp this coming summer plus 2 workshops during the year.Peace Camp is a Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM experience in Catholic Christian Living centered around the Prayer of St. Francis. Through games, activities and prayer using Franciscan saints as models, the children learn conflict resolution skills, communication techniques and how to be peacemakers.

For 20 years, the camp has been directed by Mr. Vincent McMahon.Camp dates this summer are as follows:

June 29 – July 3 July 20 – July 24 July 6 –July 10 Aug. 10 –Aug. 14July 13 –July 17

Registration opened Monday, March 2. Camps are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Adult volunteers are needed to facilitate at the Camps. For more details or to volunteer, check our website or call the Religious Ed. Office at 973.835.7750.

Come and See Evening with the Friars in New Jersey

The Franciscan Friars at St. Mary’s Church/Friary in Pompton Lakes will be hosting an open-house evening for

men interested in the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province on Saturday, April 11, 4-9 PM, in the Carnevale Center. Visitors will share meals, conversations, pray and celebrate the Eucharist with the friars to get an “immersion style” taste of Franciscan life. Participants will also learn about the ministries of our friars and our lay brothers and sisters. Is God calling YOU?

To register, contact vocation directors: Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM at 973.835.0374, ext 702, or [email protected] or Br. Basil Valente, OFM, at 1.800.677.7788 or [email protected].

Calendar Raffle WinnersWinner Ticket #/Date AmountPaul DeGeorge 3669, 3-22-15 $100 Andrea Lawson 1736, 3-23-15 50Shimin Rao 2530, 3-24-15 50The Vallo Family 3436, 3-25-15 50Maureen Diks 3720, 3-26-15 50The Sincaglia Family 2873, 3-27-15 50Angelica Degenaars 2411, 3-28-15 50

Faith Direct

Pace e Bene,

Sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: NJ23, or mail an enrollment form available in the parish office.

The students of St. Mary’s School have journeyed through Lent and now celebrate the Risen Christ. Our Eighth Graders had the opportunity to see Jesus Christ Superstar! at the Smiling Rhino Theater with Fr. Richard. It was a

wonderful experience for the students. The Eighth Graders also celebrated the rituals of a Seder Meal and were able to experience the traditions as Jesus did. The student body observed the Passion enacted by the third graders. Our students also participated in the Living Stations of the Cross.On behalf of our school family, we wish you a very blessed Easter.

St. Mary’s Parish CarnivalJuly 6 - July 11

Preparations are now underway for St. Mary’s Parish Carnival. Volunteers are needed and appreciated! If you

are able to give a little time to help make this year’s Carnival a success, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office.

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ST. MARY’S CARNIVAL — VOLUNTEER FORMName__________________________________Phone #(best time to call)______________________Email___________________________________

____Game Booth____Food Tent____50/50 Raffle

___Mon ___Tues ___Wed ___Thurs ___Fri ___Sat

Elementary Religious Education Grades 1-5

Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Closed Friday

St. Mary’s School News


Targeted Drive—Saturday/Sunday, April 11-12Coffee (Regular & Decaf), Hot Chocolate, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Cake Mixes, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels & Laundry Detergent.

Ministry News

What’s Needed Now—Tuna, Pasta & Pasta Sides, Soy & Parmalat Shelf Milk (regular & 2%), Vegetable Oil (24 ozs),

Spam and Crackers and Cookies for our children.

Food Pantry News Young Adult Ministry— A group for those between the ages of 21-39 who want to meet peers who share our faith. Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, April 7, from 7-8 PM in the Carnevale Center, Room 205. [Meetings are followed by trivia night at MaCk’s American Bar and Grill @ 8:30 PM.] For more information contact: Jennifer Niemann at 973.590.4841 or email [email protected]

Free Blood Pressure Screening—Offered by St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Ministry next Sunday, April 12, 9:30 AM - 12:00 noon in the Carnevale Center. Questions? Please call Rita Kelly at 973.696.5960.

OPPORTUNITIES to Support TWO Ministries with ONE Donation—Donations designated as a Food Pantry Donation, can be utilized to purchase Supermarket Gift Cards through the SCRIP Program at St. Mary’s School. These donations benefit the Food Pantry AND St. Mary’s School. Supermarket Gift Cards are used at the Food Pantry throughout the year to restock our pantry shelves. Please make your check payable to St. Mary’s Parish and note “SCRIP/FP-Gift Card Donation” in the memo section of your check.

St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry—[comprised of our Food Pantry Ministry, Soup Kitchen Ministry, Health & Wellness Ministry and involvement in the ministry of Pathways Counseling Service]. All of these ministries serve members of our parish community, as well as individuals and families in our local communities - people in all walks of life, from all denominations and all races.

Donations to the St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry are eligible for Matching Gift Programs through many employers. When considering a donation to the St. Mary’s Outreach Ministry, why not explore the possibility of your employer participating in the Matching Gift Program. For more information or questions about this process, please contact our Outreach Director, Jacqueline Rose, by email at [email protected] or call 973.835.0374 ext. 193 or Outreach Cell at 973.513.3325.

DAIRY DONORS NEEDED—We are grateful to those who have been able to participate as a “Dairy Donor.” Our March goal was $1500.00; we received donations totaling $1,250.00. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY. “Dairy Donors” allow us to continue to provide nutritious dairy products to our Food Pantry members. If you would like to share in this vital cause, please make your contribution payable to: St. Mary’s Parish and note Food Pantry Dairy Donor in the memo section of the check.

Food Pantry Community Garden Information Meeting will be held in the spring! Watch the bulletin for further details.

YAMs

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY Calling All Individuals & Families!—Please join us on the third Saturday of each month to serve a meal to those in need during our Soup Kitchen Outreach to Sacred Heart Church in Jersey City. Volunteer slots are filling up quickly for our Saturday, April 18, outreach - reserve your space soon!This is a great opportunity to teach your children a hands-on appreciation and understanding of those less fortunate in the world. All individuals & families interested in volunteering for (1) one Saturday out of the year are encouraged to contact Jacqueline Rose, Outreach Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 193, or by email at: [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE! Journey Retreat 2015 Calling all alumnae of Women’s Cornerstone at St. Marys - you were made to THRIVE! The second Journey Retreat

will be held at the St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, PA, October 2-4. Registration will be open in June - more info in future bulletins. Come grow with us!

Shawl Ministry—The dedicated women of the Shawl Ministry meet every month; their next meeting is Wednesday, April 8, in the Carnevale Center, Room 101 @ 7 PM. Anyone who crochets or knits is welcome. If you have questions or would like to give or get a shawl, please contact the Parish Office and leave a message for the Shawl Ministry at 973.835.0374.

St. Mary’s Singles’ Dance—Friday, April 10, 8 PM - 12 AM, in Downey Hall at The Carnevale Center. Our spring social for single adults, ages 30’s to ?. $10 admission [includes wine, beer, a DJ, nonalcoholic beverages and munchies]. Follow us on Facebook: St. Mary’s Singles’ Dance. See you on April 10.

On behalf of the St. Mary’s Food Pantry, we extend our best wishes for a Blessed Easter to each and every one of you. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your unending support!


Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes

[email protected]

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

The Parish Store

K of C Comedy Night for the Wounded Warrior ProjectWhen: Saturday, April 18Doors Open: 6:30 PM - Showtime: 8:30 PMWhere: Carnevale CenterAdmission: $35 [includes Buffet Style Dinner, Coffee, Tea, Dessert, Wine, Beer, Soda]For tickets or more info contact: Ray Grimes at 973.835.4487 Tickets may also be purchased at: www.kofc3801.org

Ministry News (cont’d)

PATHWAY’S COUNSELING SERVICE—We are cur-rently hiring Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children, individuals and families, please contact Dr. Pam Hall, Psy.D, our Clinical Director, to discuss these opportunities. Dr. Hall can be reached at 908.277.2383. Please email all resumes to: [email protected]

ATTENTION GOLFERS! The Knights of Columbus Marian Council #3801 is holding the Basil M. Ricci Golf Annual Outing on Friday, May 1, at Skyview Golf Club in Sparta. Cost - $125.00 per golfer [includes continental breakfast, deluxe BBQ lunch, prizes, giveaways and a chance to win a new car hole-in-one contest]. Proceeds will benefit the Tara Lynn Jankowski Memorial Scholarship Fund and our own High School Scholarship program. Not a golfer? Support our effort and sponsor a hole for only $100.00 or sponsor the breakfast at $175.00 or the lunch at $250.00. Deadline to register: April 17 For more information, call Chris Arts at 973.492.2708 or visit our website at www.kofc3801.org.

The Lighted Path—Are you coping with loss of a loved one, family member, friend, co-worker? Join our 6-week bereavement group beginning Tuesday, April 7, 7:30 - 9:00 PM at Pathways Counseling Center. Registration required - please call 973.835.6337 to register or for more information. There is no fee.

Recently Widowed Workshop—Are you coping with the loss of a spouse? Join our 6-week bereavement group beginning Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 - 9:00 PM at Pathways Counseling Center. Registration required - please call 973.835.6337 to register or for more information; participants should plan to attend all six sessions.

Special Needs Ministry

Part time Assistant for Special Needs Ministry Needed—Marie Cioletti, the Director of the Special Needs Ministry, is looking for a part time assistant. Must have background in Special Education or related field. If interested, please call Marie at 973.289.9613.

Daily Readings for the WeekEaster Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48

Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15

Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.973.835.6337

Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical DirectorOffice Phone: 908.277.2383Peg Buczek, Administrative ManagerEmail: [email protected] V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice PresidentPathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Website: www.pathwayscounseling.orgFax: 973.616.4688


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3rd Annual Spring to Life Retreat Day—Bloom to your Full Potential - Come alive...Mind, Body & Spirit!Time: Saturday, April 25, 9 AM - 3 PMPlace: Star Lake Lodge & Conference Center, BloomingdaleRegister by April 10 - $75 [www.lauragraziano.com or call 973.204.8232]Led by Laura E. Graziano, Writer & Creator of Inspirational Programs to Help you Heal, Grow and Flourish.

S.M.A.C Blood Screening—Saturday, April 18, 8 - 11 AM, Pompton Lakes Municipal Building. Cost $25 [12-hr fast necesary] Pre-registration required; call 973.835.014, ext 235 to register or for more information on additional tests.

Catholic School Office of Paterson Diocese seeking Elementary school principals, elementary and secondary teachers for 2015-16 academic school year. For information and application materials, please visit http://www.patdioschools.org/cso/Employment/

11-DAY ITALY PILGRIMAGENovember 4 - 14, 2015

Hosted by

Fr. Gonzalo de Jesús Torres-Acosta, OFM$3279 per person from Newark

(Air/land tour price is $2649 plus $630 gov’t taxes/airlines surcharges)

Visit Rome, Assisi, Florence and Venice -also enjoy Vatican City and a PAPAL AUDIENCE

For a brochure & more information contact:Fr. Gonzalo at [email protected] Mrs. Shirley Costello at 800.221.4984

or email: [email protected]

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