St. Anne's ChurchSt. Anne's ChurchSt. Anne's ChurchSt. Anne's Church 3545 Kennedy Blvd.,Jersey City

Our Parish is Served by: Rev. Nigel R. Mohammed, Administrator Rev. Titus C. Njoku, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Edwardo T. Veluz, Parochial Vicar

Rev. John Ranieri - Weekend Assistant

We Invite You To Join Us In The Celebration Of The Eucharist

Saturday Evening: (anticipating Sunday) 5:30 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Misa Dominical) Sunday: 7:30 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:30 AM; and 12:00 Noon

Monday through Friday 7:00 & 9:00 AM; Saturday 9:00 AM; Wednesdays 7:00 PM; Holy Days as Announced

Sacrament of Penance: by Appointment or Saturdays 1:00-1:30 PM & 5:00-5:30 PM

Parish Membership: Our Parish Family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the Parish is requested to register at the Rectory. Please notify the Rectory of any address change.

APRIL 1, 2012 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK

People will remain on sick list for 2 weeks

unless otherwise notified:

Bill Waddleton Sr., Dianne O’Sullivan, Kenneth and Sadie Krieger, Carl Carlson, Catherine Carlson, Anne Marie Williams, Vincenzo Vacca, Karen Haughney, Paul

Grundling, Helene Clifford

Scriptural Reflections on StewardshipScriptural Reflections on StewardshipScriptural Reflections on StewardshipScriptural Reflections on Stewardship

Jesus, humbling himself out of love for us, did not shield his face from buffets and spitting, but offered his life on the cross. He relied on

his Father’s love.

HOLY HOURHOLY HOURHOLY HOURHOLY HOUR

HOLY HOUR CANCELED APRIL 3 - HOLY WEEK!

Holy Hour will now take place in St. Anne’s Convent Chapel every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. It is an hour of prayer for the priests, religious men and women and an in-crease of vocations to the priesthood and the religious life of the Church. All are invited to come and spend time with the Lord for these intentions and for any personal requests.

Schedule of Masses April 2nd-8th, 2012

Day Time Requested for Requested by

Mon.

4/2

7 AM Sofija Vucetaj Stefica & Joseph

Ivin

9 AM Teresa Creazzo Daughter

Tues. 4/3

7 AM Margaret Riscoe St. Anne Rosary

Society

9 AM (Liv) John Shin Mary Shin

Wed. 4/4

7 AM Brendan Glennon Agnes Cassely & Kathleen Pollock

9 AM Charles Fabre Albert Koska

7 PM Weston Barnhart Debby DeVenezia

Holy Thurs. 4/5

9 AM Prayer Service

7:30 PM Luisa Voza Diaz Virginia Sarni

Good Fri. 4/6

9 AM Prayer Service

3 PM Good Friday Svc

Holy Sat.

4/7

9 AM Prayer Service

8:15 PM ALL

Haidee Pua Lucy Samson

EasterSun.

4/8

7:30 AM Fr. Titus

Antoinette Calabrese

Maria Mezzina

9 AM Fr. Ed

Concetta Aiello Daughter Anita

Petrucci

10:30 AM Fr. Nigel

Doris & Lyda Cullen Ruth Cullen

12 noon Fr. John

Angelo Tomeo & Carmine DeSomma

Claire Seborowski

Gift In Memory Requested By

Altar Wine Special Intention

Altar Bread Special Intention

Sanctuary Lamp

Special Intention

Altar Candles

Special Intention

Sanctuary Gifts April 1st-7th, 2012

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Telephones:

Rectory: 201-360-0838

Fax: 201-721-5996

C.C.D.: 201-360-0838

Convent: 201-963-0998

School: 201-659-0450

Church/School website:

http://stannesjc.com

Email:

st.annepray4us@gmail.com

MONDAY: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3,13-14; Jn 12:1-11

TUESDAY: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-4a,5-6ab,15,17;

Jn 13:21-33,36-38

WEDNESDAY: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10,21bcd-22,31,33-

34; Mt 26:14-25

HOLY THURSDAY: Is 61:1-3a,6a,8b-9; Ps 89:21-

22,25,27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21

GOOD FRIDAY: Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2,6,12-13,15-

17,25; Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42

HOLY SATURDAY: Gn 1:1-2:2; Ps 104:1-2a,5-

6,10,12-14,24,35c

NEXT SUNDAY: EASTER SUNDAY

Acts 10:34a,37-43; Ps 118:1-2,16ab-17,22-23;

Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Religious Education News from Sister Alberta

CCD Office Hours: Sunday after 9 a.m. Mass; Monday thru Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; CLOSED THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Please call before coming: Office 201-360-0838/

Convent 201-963-0998.

∗ April 2 - Chrism Mass in Newark; Confirmation Can-

didates, Parents, Sponsors are invited.

∗ April 8 & 15 - NO CLASS; EASTER RECESS.

∗ April 18,23,25 - Communion Practice in Church

3:00-4:00 pm

∗ April 21 - Confirmation Retreat

∗ April 22 - CCD Teachers’ Meeting

∗ April 29 - First Holy Communion Day 9:00,10:30,

12 noon Masses

St. Anne’s Adult Choir St. Anne’s Adult Choir St. Anne’s Adult Choir St. Anne’s Adult Choir English & Spanish RehearsalsEnglish & Spanish RehearsalsEnglish & Spanish RehearsalsEnglish & Spanish Rehearsals

All Choir rehearsals take place in the

Church of St. Anne.

Choir rehearsal (English Liturgies) is held on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.

Choir rehearsal (Spanish Liturgies) is held

on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

If you’d like to join either Choir, please at-tend choir rehearsal or feel free to contact

Nancy McGrath at 973-473-6443.

St. Anne’s Gift ShopSt. Anne’s Gift ShopSt. Anne’s Gift ShopSt. Anne’s Gift Shop

The Gift Shop has recently obtained prayer cards and medals of Saint Pauline, the patron saint of diabetes. Pauline, herself suffering from this disease, was a Bra-zilian nun of Italian decent. She was canonized by Pope

John Paul II in 1991.

Chrism MassChrism MassChrism MassChrism Mass

For those who are attending the

Chrism Mass on Monday, April 2,

bus leaves PROMPTLY at 6:00 PM

from St. Anne’s Church.

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The Way of The Cross

On Sunday, April 1st at 8:00 pm in St. Anne’s Church, the Franciscan Mystery Players will present their moving version of

“The Way of the Cross”. Written by Franciscan Father Francis Pompei, the mystery play is

not a ‘play’ in the common sense, but in fact, a prayerful experience that uses special lighting, a stirring soundtrack,

pantomine actions and an inspirational narration to portray the Stations of the Cross in a manner that invites each viewer to

contemplate the meaning of the Passion and how it relates to their life today.

The group is comprised of teens and adult advisors from several parishes in the Paterson Diocese.

Adults and teens are encouraged to attend this special Lenten experience. We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MASS LOCATION….

In an effort to conserve energy and foster a deeper sense of communion, most weekday and Saturday morning

Masses will soon be celebrated in our Convent Chapel.

In addition to offering a sacred space that can be more easily heated in the winter and cooled in the summer, the Chapel will provide an intimate gathering space for worship. Sans microphones or special lighting, or vast distances between one another, it will offer an experience of the Eucharist that mirrors that of the very first Believers, gathered together in the Upper Room, experiencing the Crucified and Risen Jesus in their very

midst…

The switch will occur on Wednesday, April 4th with the evening novena Mass to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and commence in earnest on Monday, April 9th with the 7 o'clock morning Mass. Please remember that there are traditionally no morning Masses during the sacred time of Triduum; i.e., Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday; a separate schedule of Masses and Services on these special days will be placed in the next bul-

letin.

In order to accommodate the students and faculty of Saint Anne School, who usually come together to cele-brate the Eucharist once a week and every First Friday of the month, the 9 o'clock morning Mass of each

Wednesday and First Friday, when School is in session, will be celebrated in the Church.

As always, thank you for your patience, understanding and support. This is not a decision that was made lightly, but is part of a broader effort to live within our budget and, in the process, perhaps strengthen our

sense of connectedness to one another in Christ Jesus.

Shalom!

Fr. Nigel

Sponsored by the:

Saint Anne’s Fil-Am Association

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During the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday), there will be a 9 AM Prayer Service each morning.

Holy Thursday, April 5th – 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Good Friday, April 6th – 3 P.M. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion &

7 P.M. Outdoor Living Stations of the Cross

Easter Vigil Mass, April 7th – 8:15 P.M. (Please note NO 5:30 PM Mass)

Easter Sunday, April 8th – 7:30 A.M., 9 A.M., 10:30 A.M., 12 NOON

Liturgical Norm allows only one Mass for Holy Thursday and

Easter Vigil. Therefore, under these circumstances, Holy

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Outdoor Stations of

the Cross

Date: April 6th, 2012 Christ Has Suffered And Died For Our Sins(Good Friday)

Time: 7:00 PM Come And Join Us To Accompany The

Lord On His JourneyAssembly inside the Church

Station 1 Keenan Family 115 Graham St

Station 2 Blanco Family 119 Graham St.

Station 3 Kenny Family 123 Graham St.

Station 4 Vacca Family 122 Graham St.

Station 5 Drennan Family 53 Nelson Ave.

Station 6 Juchnewich Family 70 Nelson Ave.

Station 7 Tango Family 167 Columbia Ave.

Station 8 Bobe Family 166 Columbia Ave.

Station 9 Melendez Family 153 Columbia Ave.

Station 10 Stewart Family 119 Nelson Ave.

Station 11 Bartram Family 21 Nelson Ave.

Station 12 Waddleton Family 25 Nelson Ave.

Station 13 Maglori Family 47 Nelson Ave.

Station 14 Convent 246 Congress St.

KENNEDY Blvd.

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SUNDAY 4/1

PALM SUNDAY

April Fools Day

Rosary Society Cake Sale after all Masses

Palm Cross Sale after all Masses

8:00 PM Franciscan Mystery Players-Church

MONDAY 4/2

3:00 PM Legion of Mary-Rectory

8:00 PM Chrism Mass-Basilica (bus leave 6pm)

TUESDAY 4/3

12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests-Convent

5:00-8:00 PM Reconciliation Night-Church

7:00 PM Rosary Society Mtg-Cent Hall

WEDNESDAY 4/4

8:00 PM San Lorenzo Mtg-Cent Hall

THURSDAY 4/5

HOLY THURSDAY

9:00 AM Morning Prayer Svc-Church

6:30-8:30 PM Cub Scouts-Cent Hall

7:30 PM Holy Thursday-Mass of Last Supper

8:45 PM Deanery Church Visitation

FRIDAY 4/6

GOOD FRIDAY

NO BINGO

9:00 AM Morning Prayer Svc-Church

3:00 PM Good Friday Svc-Passion of Lord

7:00 PM Outdoor Stations

SATURDAY 4/7

HOLY SATURDAY

9:00 AM Morning Prayer Svc-Church

9:30 AM Blessing of Food-Church

8:15 PM Easter Vigil-Church

SUNDAY 4/8

EASTER SUNDAY

9:00 AM-12 PM Easter Egg Hunt-Cent Hall

1:00-3:00 PM Fil-Am Mtg-Cent Hall

MONDAY 4/9

1:00 PM-4:00 PM St. Anne Seniors-Cent Hall

3:00 PM Legion of Mary-Rectory

TUESDAY 4/10

12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests-Convent

WEDNESDAY 4/11

6:00 PM-8:00 PM Daisy/Brow/Jr Mtg-Cent Hall

7:00 PM OL Guadalupe Mtg-Conf Room

FRIDAY 4/13

12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall

7:30 PM J&M Prayer Mtg-Conf Room

SATURDAY 4/14

2:00 PM-4:00 PM Padre Pio Mass/Mtg-Ch/CentHa

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Easter FlowersEaster FlowersEaster FlowersEaster Flowers

Remember your loved ones this Easter Sea-son! By using your Easter Flower envelope, you help beautify our Church for Easter. Kindly place your Flower envelope in the depository marked “Easter Flower Dona-tions” located in the church vestibule. On Easter Sunday, a list of ‘donors’ will be dis-

played in the church vestibule for those who drop off

their envelopes by April 3rd.

Attention Catholic Singles

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INFORMATION PAGE

Church Name: St. Anne’s Church

Church City: Jersey City, NJ

Account Number: 04-1043

Routing Code: B

Run Number 5

Phone Number: 201-360-0838

Contact: Georgene DeBenedetto

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