June 7. 2015 - St. Paul RC Church

St. Paul Church
200 Wyckoff Avenue | Ramsey, NJ 07446
www.StPaulRCChurch.org
June 7, 2015
The Most Holy Body and
Blood of Christ
Schedule of Masses
Saturday: 9 am
Saturday Eve: 5 pm (Sunday Obligation)
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, & 12 pm
Weekdays: Monday-Friday 7:30 am & 12 pm
Holy Days: 7:30 am, Noon & 7:30 pm
National Holidays: 9:00 am
Served by
Rev. John McCrone, Pastor
Rev. Raul Gaviola, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Stefano Hong, Parochial Vicar
Mr. Jeremiah K. Rehse, Deacon
Gail Ritchie, School Principal
Sr. Maureen Corcoran, Pastoral Associate
John Nunziata, Pastoral Associate
Colleen Jagde, Director of Faith Formation
Kristin Dabaghian, Director of Music Ministry & Liturgy
Donna Schifano, Director of Outreach
Genny Latour Huss, Director of Senior Ministry
Eric Erler, Director of Youth Ministry
John Weiss, Business Manager
Mission Statement
Parish Center:
193 Wyckoff Avenue // Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone: 201.327.0976 // Fax: 201.327.6197
www.stpaulrcchurch.org
https://www.facebook.com/stpaulrcchurch.org
Faith Formation Grades K-8
201.327.8010 // faithformation@stpaulrcchurch.org
School: 201.327.1108 // www.stpaulips.org
We are Catholic Christians
who embrace the plan of God for our salvation.
We come together in faith
to worship in a loving community.
We are moved by the Holy Spirit
to witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We wish to live out the vision of Jesus
expressed in the Beatitudes
as it unfolds in our daily life,
through time, talent and treasure.
Youth Office: 201.825.9199
Baptism: Parents, please contact the Parish Center during the pregnancy, or prior to adoption, to begin
preparing for your child’s baptism.
Penance: Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made one year in advance.
Anointing of the Sick: At two special Eucharistic Liturgies in Church during the year. Visitation of the sick at
home any time.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For those interested in becoming a Catholic. Call the Parish
Center for information.
June 7, 2015
Mass Intentions
for the
Week of June 7
MONDAY, June 8
2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5:1-12 (359)
7:30 Catherine Gmuer; Req by Addie Caputi
12:00 Lillian Ferone; Req by Judy & Frank Grembowiec
TUESDAY, June 9
2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5:13-16 (360)
7:30 Jim MacDonald; Req by Garry & Janet Gyss
12:00 Mary Hugo; Req by Beiner Family
WEDNESDAY, June 10 2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19 (361)
7:30 Msgr. Lester A. Quinn
12:00 Novena of Masses
THURSDAY, June 11
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 (580);
Mt 5:20-26 (362)
7:30 Barbara Oratio; Req by Hank & Rose Enbergh and
Family
12:00 Carmella & Edward Bilotti
FRIDAY, June 12
Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19;
Jn 19:31-37 (171)
7:30 Msgr. Larry Cull; Req by Grace, Fran, & Joanne
12:00 Novena of Masses
SATURDAY, June 13
2 Cor 5:14-21; Mt 5:33-37 (364) or
Is 61:9-11; Lk 2:41-51 (573)
9:00 Paul Raiz; Req by Fran Mahon
5:00 People of the Parish
7:00 Spanish Mass
SUNDAY, June 14 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ez 17:22-24/2; Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 (92)
7:30 Msgr. Lawrence Cull - First Anniversary
9:00 DMOHNS; Req by Holy Name Society
10:30 Bernad Leung; Req by Diane & Jeff Campbell
12:00 John R. Scanlon; Req by Elizabeth Scanlon
This week’s ALTAR BREADS are donated in memory of
Michael P. Sancilio requested by Featherstone family.
IN YOUR PRAYERS PLEASE REMEMBER all the women &
men who serve in our armed forces;
THE SICK, ESPECIALLY: Linda Josephine Raucci, David King,
Bob Tommaney, Lois James, Grace Ladocsi, and Jim Kinney;
FOR THOSE NAMES THAT ARE LISTED HERE ON THE
ALTAR;
and THE DECEASED: Antonietta Granato and Art Welsh.
Memorial Mass
A Memorial Mass for Fr. Raul’s mother, Victorianna
Gaviola will be held on Saturday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m.
in the Church of St. Paul. All parishioners are invited to
attend.
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Today we celebrate
the great gift Jesus gave us,
when he said that he would
not leave us, by giving himself
as food for the journey.
Eucharist means thanksgiving
and all the while we celebrate liturgy we bring all that we have
to be thankful for and all our needs before him.
We also call Eucharist Communion. Communion in the
dictionary is defined as “an intimate relationship with deep
understanding.” Someone else has defined communion as
“an intimate relationship with deep mystery.” How will we ever
understand the mystery of this sacrament? I do not know the
how of Christ’s presence in Eucharist, I only know the why.
Jesus wants to remain with us and to continue his work of
worship of the Father and love of his people through us. In
the Second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, Paul
writes: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the Father of compassion, and the God of all comfort,
who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort
those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have
received from God”. (2 Cor 1:33-5). In other words, all that we
have received from God—love, compassion and comfort—
ought to work through us to others.
In this Communion we become Christ bearers into the world.
When we love we give God’s love, when we show
compassion we share God’s compassion. In another part of
Scripture it states that whatever we do we ought to do it in the
name of Jesus. I might add that we do it in the power of
Christ and his Spirit. “They will know we are Christians (Christ
bearers—life sharers) by our love” as one of our 'old time
favorite' songs attests.
Someone shared a story with me about a young child who
came up to communion with her mother. The little girl was
holding her snack, a somewhat soggy, half eaten cracker.
The priest placed communion on the hand of the mother and
said, “The Body of Christ.” The little girl looked at the half
eaten saltine cracker, and offered it to the priest, saying, “The
Body of Christ”. Then he took her saltine cracker, took a bite
and said, “Amen.”
To that little girl, this is communion... her expression of “an
intimate relationship with deep mystery”.
STEWARDSHIP TREASURE for the WEEKENDS of :
May 23/24 is $16,255.00 which includes $5,292.00
from Faith Direct.
May 30/31 is $18,624.00 which includes $5,292.00
from Faith Direct.
10% of the weekly stewardship treasure is set aside to
help others in need. We are grateful for your ongoing
generosity.
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
ALL Men of Saint Paul Parish
Are Invited To The Annual
Father’s Evening of Reflection
Thursday, June 18th @ 7:30PM
Saint Paul Church
Come gather with men in the parish and learn from the stories
of Catholic fathers who are committed to fulfilling their
responsibilities to their families! These are real life
experiences in a world that challenges sincere Christian
parenting at every turn. Bring your sons and fathers and
grandfathers!
For information contact John Nunziata at (201-327-0976) or
jnunziata@stpaulrcchurch.org
One night a father overheard his son pray: “Dear God, Make
me the kind of man my Daddy is”. Later that night, the Father
prayed, “Dear God, Make me the kind of man my son wants
me to be.”
Faith Formation
Registration for New Families
Enrollment in our Faith Formation Program is offered to all
registered parishioners who participate in the sacramental life
of the church and most especially Sunday Eucharist. The
Program is open to all Parish children in Kindergarten through
Grade 8, who are not in Catholic School. To find out more
about our programs and to obtain Faith Formation registration
information, please call 201-327-8010 or email
faithformation@stpaulrcchurch.org.
Our goal is to give the children the opportunity to build their
faith which is grounded in God’s love, family experience, the
witness of others and is brought to fruition as we celebrate as
a parish family of faith, especially when we celebrate the
Eucharist.
Church of St. Paul Monthly Newsletter
Church of St. Paul has recently began to e-mail a monthly
newsletter to all parishioners with events that are happening in
the parish. If you haven't received one, it may mean we do
not have your current e-mail address.
Please e-mail
dschifano@stpaulrcchurch.org with your information.
Parish Center Summer Hours
Summer hours for the parish center will begin
Monday, June 22:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We will return to regular hours as of Tuesday, September 8.
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Social Concern
Baby Bottle Campaign – Beginning Mother’s Day, May 10
through Father’s Day, June 21 our parish will be supporting
the Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center through its
annual Baby Bottle Campaign. We encourage you to take an
empty baby bottle home, fill it with coins, cash or a check
(made payable to Lighthouse PRC), and return it to church on
or before Father’s Day. This year’s Baby Bottle funds will help
Lighthouse to further expand its services for those facing or at
-risk for unplanned pregnancy.
Food Pantry - The St Paul Food Pantry is supported through
generous donations from St Paul parishioners. The pantry is
located in the front vestibule of the church and is available for
all in the community in need. The Food Pantry is open on
Tuesday’s from 12:15pm – 12:45pm. Please contact the
Parish Center at 201-327-0976 if you need to make special
arranges to access the Food Pantry. Place all food donations
in the wooden boxes located at the side entrances of the
church.
Food Pantry Needs - Juice, Snacks/Cookies/Crackers,
Spaghetti Sauce, White Rice, Mac and Cheese, Canned Fruit
(Peaches, Pears, Fruit Cocktail) and Bath Products. Due to
your overwhelming generosity we do not need Cereal or
Canned Soup.
Harrison House - Twice monthly the committee provides a
home cooked meal for eight people with the AIDS virus, who
live in a home on the grounds of Bergen Regional Medical
Center. Volunteers are needed to prepare and deliver a meal
for the following summer dates: Sat., July 4th, and Fri., July
24th, and Fri., August 28th..If you are able to help, call Debbie
at 201-825-7856.
WOMEN'S CURSILLO - June 11th-14th
(postponed from March)
Candidates - Joyce Mason, Corey Egan, & Tina Ribauto
Team - Janet Gyss - Music Minister
Service Team - Roz Hughes
Palanca - drop off by 4:30 Thursday June11th
Sponsors' Mass - 8PM Thursday - Kearny
Closing 4:30 Sunday, June14th - Kearny
Archdiocesan Youth Center
499 Belgrove Drive
Kearny, NJ
*for directions - www.mycursillo.com
Homecoming Party - Sunday, 7:30, June 14th, at the home
of Joe and Therese Lynch, 136 N. Spruce St., Ramsey
(Kindly bring appetizer or dessert)
Questions - call Roz 201- 825-0655
The Senior Citizen Gala Dinner and Dance
Saturday, June 20
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ramsey High School
256 E Main St., Ramsey, NJ
Open to all area seniors. Sign up at Borough Hall. $5.00 per
person. Please make checks payable to the Borough of
Ramsey. All attendees need to sign up by June 10th.
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June 7, 2015
Youth Group News
End of the Year Picnic: Tuesday, June 9
We'll kick back and celebrate all the fun we've had and
memories we share. Activities such as a softball game, home
run derby, ultimate Frisbee, water balloon throwing, and "state
fair" games can be expected along with hot dogs,
hamburgers, and ice cream. Then we'll cap the night off with
the Hand Print Ceremony and a "Year in Review" Slideshow!
Senior Night: Tuesday, June 16
To celebrate the contribution that our graduating seniors
make to the youth group and their years of dedication, we'll
start the evening with a short prayer service where Groupies
will be given a graduation gift. Then we'll head off to a special
restaurant for an awesome meal together. This is the only
youth group meeting with a dress code! There is no charge
for this event; it’s our graduation gift to you! Seniors who will
be attending dinner must RSVP no later than June 9.
Camping Retreat: Sat./Sun., July 25-26
This is a retreat that takes us out of our comfort zones and
into God's creation. We'll hike, canoe, learn about camping
and survival skills, as well as, God, faith, leadership, and life.
Groupies will learn to cook their own food over a campfire
(supervised of course!), pitch their own tent, and as always,
leave their surrounds better than they found them. Cost is
$150 per “groupie” to be submitted with the appropriate forms
by June 9. For more information attend youth group meetings.
187 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey // Phone: 201-3271108 // Fax: 201-236-1318
Email: gritchie@stpaulips.org //
Website:www.stpaulips.org
Academy of St Paul is our parish school!
Make a Catholic education a priority for your family.
Academy of St Paul provides academic excellence in an
atmosphere of love and Catholic Christian values through
scholarship, spirituality and service. Our rigorous curriculum
and exemplary teachers prepare our students to take their
place as faith-filled stewards in the Church and the world. Let
us partner with you in your child’s school success. Call 201327-1108 to arrange a tour. For more information, visit
www.stpaulips.org.
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Super 50/50 Raffle
Tickets for the Academy of Saint Paul
Super 50/50 Raffle will be sold after
Mass on June 6th and 7th. The raffle
will offer the opportunity for three lucky people to win 25%,
15% or 10% of raffle ticket sales while fundraising on behalf of
the Academy of Saint Paul. Our winners last year shared a
prize of over $9,000! Tickets are $20 each, and the winner
will be drawn on June 22nd at the annual golf outing.
Winners need not be present. If you are unable to purchase
after Mass, you can contact the school at 201-327-1108.
Thank you for your support of our parish school.
Pastoral Colloquium at
Christian Health Care Center Board room
700 Mountain Ave., Wyckoff, NJ
“Oh, if only...Dealing with Regret”
Sunday June 14th
10:00am – 3:00pm
Academy of St. Paul
Parking Lot
Help support the St Paul Youth Group
for this year’s trip to the National
Catholic Youth Con fer ence in
Indianapolis. We need your help and
your cars!
Donations will be gladly accepted!!
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring
the annual Altar Server Dinner. It was a great evening
recognizing the good work you all do.
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Presented by Rev. Tom Bartha, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,
Thursday, June 18, 2015.
This colloquium will explore the vast arena of regret.
Attendees will have ample opportunities to share how they
have dealt with regrets in the past - things we might have
done differently, and both healthy and painful lessons learned.
Why does “Oh, just forget it” not work well? We’ll learn from
one another’s stories, explore the damage regrets can do,
identify several troublesome words and statements, and
consider some of scripture’s teachings and new ways of
letting go and moving on.
About the speaker: Rev. Thomas Bartha has served as pastor
of Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes since 2002.
Please RSVP by Monday, June 12, 2015, to Diane Cioffi at
201-848-5839 or via email to dcioffi@chccnj.org.
Do you have a few hours to spare?
Volunteers needed to help with Fr.
Brennan's 50th Anniversary Party,
please call Donna at (201)327-0976 or
e-mail dschifano@stpaulrcchurch.org.
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Rev. Robert M. Brennan
Golden Jubilee
You are Invited to Join with
The Family and Friends of
Father Bob Brennan
Celebrating his
50 Years of Service
As a Priest
Sunday, June 14, 2015
3:00pm
Church of St. Paul
200 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey
Join us for a light reception following the Mass
Academy of St. Paul Gym
Please respond before Tuesday, June 9
RSVP@stpaulrcchurch.org
or 201-327-0976
If you would like to write a note to Fr. Brennan sharing your memories, you may do so by
either e-mailing them to rsvp@stpaulrcchurch.org or drop them off to the parish center attention Donna Schifano.
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645 St Paul - Ramsey, NJ
June 7, 2015
3rd Annual Golf Outing
On Monday, June 22, 2015 the Parent Faculty Guild of the
Academy of Saint Paul will be hosting its annual golf outing.
This will mark the third year that the school families, parish
members and business men and women from the local
community come together for an afternoon of fun and
competition. Once again, the beautiful Ramsey Country Club
will be the site of this year’s outing.
No matter what shape your game is in, you are
always welcome. Come alone or bring as many friends or
clients as you like. Registration will begin at 11:00 am.
Lunch will start at 11:30 am and will follow with a shotgun
start at 1:00 pm. The format is scramble and is followed by
cocktail hour and dinner. A copy of the registration form is
attached.
Unable to attend? You can still help. We are in need
of corporate sponsors, hole sponsors and donations that can be
utilized as gifts and prizes. Sporting event tickets, golf
apparel or equipment and gift certificates are just some
suggested items that add to the excitement of the event.
After the last putt has been sunk and the scores have
been posted, the true winners are the boys and girls of the
Academy of Saint Paul. Please support the PFG in its
fundraising efforts in support of a quality education.
I hope to see you at the outing. If I can be of any further
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Paul Ursich
pursich@msn.com
Golf Committee—Chair
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Fees per person
Golf: (includes cart, meals and tee gifts)
$175
Dinner Only: (open bar and buffet)
$ 50
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Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Premier Sponsor
$1,200
Four Golfers, Dinner Sponsor, Full page ad in Dinner
Booklet & Special Signage at Cocktail Hour
Platinum Sponsor
$1,000
Four Golfers, Lunch or Beverage Cart Sponsor & 1/2
page ad in Dinner Booklet
Gold Sponsor
$900
Four Golfers, Hole Sponsor & 1/2 page ad in Dinner
Booklet
Silver Sponsor
$800
Four Golfers and Hole Sponsor
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Individual Sponsorship Opportunities
Dinner Sponsor
$500
Lunch Sponsor
$250
Beverage Cart Sponsor
$250
Golf Carts Sponsor
$250
Hole Sponsor
$150
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Registration Form
Golfer 1:
Name:_______________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________
Golfer 2:
Name:_______________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Golfer 3:
Name:_______________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________
Golfer 4:
Name: ______________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________
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Dinner Only Guest: Name(s): ____________________________
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_____ I wish to be an outing sponsor
Sponsorship Type: ____________________________________
Sign should read: _____________________________________
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____ I cannot attend but would like to make a monetary donation
Amount enclosed:_____________________
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PAYMENT INFORMATION
Total # Golfers: ____________________________
Total # for Dinner Only: _____________________
$ Amount enclosed: _________________________
Make Checks Payable to: Academy of Saint Paul
Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MC, AMEX
Cardholder
Name:_______________________________________________
CC #: _______________________________________________
Exp: __________________ Security Code: ________________
Billing Address:_______________________________________
____________________________________________________
Zip Code: _________Signature: __________________________
Please return registration form and payment information to:
Academy of Saint Paul
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Attn: Golf Outing
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