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The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, New Jersey, 08869-1894 (908) 725-1008 www.stannparish.com Clergy / Religious Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Corona PA, KCHS, Pastor Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, Parochial Vicar Monsignor James Cafone, Weekend Clergy Deacon John R. Pacifico, Permanent Deacon Deacon Conrad Paulus, Permanent Deacon Sr. Dolores Toscano, M.P.F., Superior and Pastoral Associate Lori Albanese, John Frangelli, Jr., Trustees St. Ann School Building Christian Futures, One Child at a Time Sister Gloria Caglioti, M.P.F., Principal of St. Ann’s School Mrs. Kelly Albright, School Secretary School (908) 725-7787 Convent (908) 725-2256 Parish Services Holy Mass Altar Rosary Society - Edith Pena Altar Servers - Rev. Edmund Luciano, III Athletic Association - Jay Gardner Bingo - Trish Miller & Natasha Zelis Blood Drive - Augusta Santos Collaborative Ministry - Mike Lopez Columbiettes - Helen Myslinski 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., Bob Lisa, President Knights of Columbus - Kevin Kohlweck Lectors - Jim Fidacaro Marriage Prep - Tom & Nanette Brown Music Ministry/Choirs Natural Family Planning - Ken & Madeline Swartz Parish Nursing - Irene Roglieri Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) PCL - Christine Esposito Special Needs—Mary Wesley Pro-Life Coordinator - John Carlone RCIA - Deacon John Pacifico Michael Faccone Scouts: Cub Scouts - Brian Sibiga Girl Scouts - Helen Myslinski Social Concerns - Dorothy Pacifico Christine Esposito Ushers - David White Youth Ministry - Rev. Edmund Luciano III DAILY MASS Monday - Friday 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM (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 9:30-10:00 AM & 3:00 - 3:45 PM BAPTISM Preparation: Parents must attend one preparation session before the Baptism. Preparation classes are held the 3rd Sunday of the month after the 10:30AM Mass. Baptisms are held the 1st Sunday at the 12Noon Mass and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30PM. 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. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 25, 2010 P.R.E.P. Grades 1-4: Tuesday - 4:15 to 5:30 PM Grades 5-8: Monday - 7:00 to 8:15 PM Special Needs - Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30 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 Prayers to Santo Niño - First Fridays at 8:00 PM Novena to Saint Joseph - March Novena to Saint Rita—May Novena to Saint Rocco - June Novena to Saint Maria Goretti—June-July Holy Hour for the Unborn - First Fridays at 7:30AM 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. Wedding Masses and ceremonies may be scheduled for Friday afternoon or Saturday morning or afternoon. Only Wedding ceremonies are performed on Sunday. PARISH REGISTRATION Any new family who has moved into the parish are and adult children 18 years of age or older, are invited to register at our parish after any Sunday Mass. Also, please notify us if you move. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN ALTAR CANDLES The Altar Candles this week are burning for: 1. Rocco Carra as requested by Mae Davis. 2. Joseph Cospito, Jr. as requested by Nancy Mantz. SANCTUARY LAMPS The Sanctuary Lamps are burning for: Tabernacle Basilio Lamaestra as requested by John and Gloria Lamaestra. Blessed Mother Joseph and Anne Cospito as requested by Nancy Mantz. St. Joseph Concetta Avolio as requested by Edwina M. and Tom Collins. Liturgical Servers July 25, 2010 Altar Servers Lectors Ministers 4PM 4PM 4PM Sophia Villa Cathy Stevens Michael Florczak John Pugh 7:30AM Augusta Santos Kaitlyn Dunn Thomas Brown 7:30AM 7:30 AM 9AM Carmine Iovine Bobby Farrigan Stephanie Kedziora Tom DeSantis Jessie Farrigan 10:30AM 9AM 9AM Sr. Ann TBA EM Michael Albright 12Noon Sr. Dolores EM Peter Albright Theresa Walakonis Mary Lou Cirianni PB Christina Vaz Michael Faccone PB 10:30AM 10:30AM Patrick Grifone Antonietta Falco John Grifone Marie DeLucia Sal Wiecenski 12Noon 12Noon Dr. Mele Catie Schlom Joanne Mele Nick Greco Altar Flowers The altar flowers have been donated in memory of Rocco Carra as requested by Mae Davis. Monday, July 26 ~ St. Ann and St. Joachim, Novena to St. Ann 7:00 AM Rev. Salvatore Ciullo Req. by: Sr. Dolores Toscano 7:00 PM Vincent J. Pacifico Req. by: Pacifico Family Tuesday, July 27 7:00 AM Giovanna Russo Req. by: Fr. Edmund Luciano III 7:00 PM Maurice and Rose Mastice Req. by: Patrick and Kathryn Mastice Wednesday, July 28 7:00 AM Joseph J. Zimmitti, Sr. Req. by: Lucy Caruso 7:00 PM Louis Prieto Req. by: Teresa Truppi Prieto Thursday, July 29 ~ St. Martha 7:00 AM Maria DeFina Req. by: Sister, Anna and Nicola DiBetta 7:00 PM Theo Garbus Req. by: Shirley Mazzarella Friday, July 30 ~ St. Peter Chrysologus 7:00 AM Rose, Joseph, and Nancy Sereni Req. by: Ann Sereni, Grandson & Granddaughter 7:00 PM For the Health & Happieness of Raymond Karwel Req. by: Mom and Dad Saturday, July 31 ~ St. Ignatuis of Loyola 9:00 AM Francesco Masi Req. by: Mr. Locollo and Sons 4:00 PM Deceased Members of the Cesario Family Req. by: Lucia Natale and Family Sunday, August 1 7:30 AM Rocco Carra Req. by: Mae Davis 9:00 AM Living and Deceased Members of the Rosary Altar Society 10:30 AM People of the Parish 12:00 PM Salvatore Dentici Req. by: Paolo and Josephine Dentici There is a senior citizen who lives on Windmill Way in Branchburg and needs a ride to Church. If you can help, please call Dottie Pacifico at 908-725-1008. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We are a Stewardship Parish Your Stewardship in Treasure for last weekend was: Collection....…………………...……………$6.905.00 Poor Box ….……………...………...…………$128.52 Thank you and May God Bless you abundantly! Please remember the Church of St. Ann in your will. SAINT ANN’S BLOOD DRIVE AUGUST 22, 2010 There is an emergency need for blood. Be a hero on Sunday, August 22 by coming to the St. Ann Blood Drive from 8-2PM to donate. One pint of blood can be used to help up to 3 different patients. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17-75 (16 with parental permission) can donate. *Photo ID Required *Babysitting available *Earn Red Cell Advantage Points *Baked Goods *Walkins welcome On the weekend of July 31/August 1, there will be a visiting missionary preaching at our Parish. Fr. Rocco Puopolo is a Xaverian Missionary priest. The Xaverians are an international overseas mission community that works in 19 countries, with their priorities in Asia and Africa where Christ has yet to be proclaimed to many, many people. Look for more information on their website: www.xaviermissionaries.org. Fr. Rocco has served in Sierra Leone, West Africa for 12 years until 1999. Presently, he is the director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network in Washington, D.C. (www.afjn.org) We ask God’s blessing for the strengthening and healing of our sick and homebound. Please pray for: Victoria Andrews, Mary Arnold, Helen Baker, Sara Bonilla, Amity Bryson, Jaden Chambres, Rose Ciatarelli, Mario Cioffi, John R. D’Alessio, Mary Ann DeMaio, Fortunato Figliano, Kathleen ConnorsFilardi, Frank Forte, Sr., Marie Forte, Shirley Frodelly, Teresa Galaini, Melanie Heim, Jarrett Kertesz, Bernadette Laggini, Brianna Larson, Elsie Lim, Victoria Lubrido, Joseph Mathewson, Vincent and Rita Medordi, Shelley Moscetti, Luke Myers, Adelino Nunes, Adam Romano, Cosette Ruh, Eric Jose J. Santos, Josephine Guide Sapp, Paul Sardo, Rose Sardo, Lyndsey Schultes, Jenna Schwall, Edwina Schurick, Angela Sena, and Margaret ZanGrando. Feast Day of St. Ann and St. Joachim - July 26th In the plan of God, there lived two deeply spiritual people who were childless. Each one, Ann and Joachim, prayed fervently and an angel was sent to them and promised them a child. As you know, the child was Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Although St. Ann is not mentioned in the Bible, veneration to her can be traced back to the 4th century. The feast did not become universal until 1584 when Pope Gregory XIII prescribed it for the worldwide Church. History has not passed on anything extraordinary about her – however, we can safely assume that she led the simple life of a typical Jewish woman of her time. She eventually became the grandmother of an extraordinary grandson – Jesus. A few years ago, our students were assigned a special project in preparation for All Saints Day. They busily studied the lives of many saints, and, of course, their Patroness was high up on many lists. The following is one bit of history that several students found: “Not too far away from Raritan, in 1905, American Passionist priests built a monastery in the mining center of Scranton, Pa. and dedicated it to St. Ann. It was built over a coal mine. On August 15, 1911, the monastery shook, cracked and split due to a severe mine subsidence. Again on July 28, 1913, an even more menacing disturbance took place. A gigantic “squeeze” threatened to slide the whole monastery and church down the hill. The Passionists and neighbors prayed to St. Ann for help. The next morning, on an inspection of the mines that run under the monastery, it was found that the slide had suddenly stopped, turned back and settled solidly under the monastery. So started the great devotion to St. Ann at the Shrine (now a Basilica) in Scranton. The monastery was dedicated on April 2, 1929. The weekly Monday Novena began and is still continued as of this day. Also, in July people come to Scranton by plane, train, bus and on foot for the Novena which is prayed several times each day. It has been recorded that 10,000 people per day attend the annual 10 day Solemn Novena in Scranton which begins on July 17th and ends, with great solemnity, on July 26th, the feast of St. Ann and St. Joachim.” Let us be grateful when we reflect on the humble, but powerful Patroness of our beloved Parish. JULY 25, 2010 Sunday, July 25 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12Noon Mass 7PM Bingo Monday, July 26 7AM Mass 7PM Mass 8PM Knights of Columbus (CMR) Tuesday, July 27 7AM Mass 7PM Mass 7:30PM BINGO(SC) Wednesday, July 28 7AM Mass 6PM Knights of Columbus (CMR) 7PM Mass Thursday, July 29 7AM Mass 7PM Mass Friday, July 30 7AM Mass 7PM Mass Saturday, July 31 9AM Mass 9:30AM Confessions 3-3:45PM Confessions 4PM Mass Please remember in your prayers, the men and women serving in our Nation’s Armed Forces. Major Michael A. DeCicco, US Army Victor Dulay, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John J. Houser III, U.S. Marine Corps PFC Raymond Killough, US Army CW4 Michael Lopez, Jr. IC2 Lisa Miceli, U.S. Navy Major Michael Morella, US Army Sgt. Dan Neville, US Marine Corps PFC Daniel J. Salvo, US Marine Corps Corp. Jonathan Schultes, US Marine Corps Capt. Louis P. Simon, US Marine Corps PFC Jerome C. Sunga, US Army Jack Vara, U.S. Marine Corps Robert Wilson, U.S. Navy 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. St. Ann Parish will sponsor a bus trip to Atlantic City on Thursday, August 12th at 9AM. For more information, please call Marge Corona at 725-1198. FOR MATURING ADULT CATHOLICS 55+ ONLY!!!! Are you a baptized Catholic who would like to receive the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation? Do you have a relative or friend who is interested in becoming a Catholic? RCIA classes will begin with an “Inquiry Night” on Thursday, September 30 at 7:30PM in the Rectory Conference Room. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Deacon John Pacifico at 908-725-1008 extension 225. Food Drive Collection The Food Drive Collection for August will be held the weekend of August 7 & 8. Please remember to bring your non-perishable products with you to Mass. Are you stuck in a rut? Looking for ways to improve your attitude? Want to feel good about yourself…your relationship with God…others? The Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen is sponsoring the popular new series that is guaranteed to put a positive and spiritual light on the aging process! “12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality: Powerful Lessons on Living Agelessly” 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Thursday mornings – August 26 – November 11, 2010 (excluding Oct. 14) St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ $5.00 per session or $50.00 for all 12 sessions if payment is received before August 15th (financial assistance available upon request). No need to worry if you can’t attend all twelve sessions. For further information and to register contact: Family Life Office (732) 562-1990 www.diometuchen.org/deptsministries/family-life SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear Sisters and Brothers, Anthony was walking by the sea in his bare feet on a fresh July morning. It was his way of marking the first anniversary of his father’s death from lung cancer at the age of seventy-five. The beach was a spiritual place where many of the loveliest days of their relationship could be contemplated. It was on that beach that he spent a lot of time with his father, whether walking, cycling, or simply kicking a football around. They had many a long talk there too and times of long silences, just looking out over the ocean. The two went to football games together each weekend and had grown very close since Anthony was an only child. Among the happy memories that flooded back to Anthony as he walked by the sea was sheer gratitude for his father’s loving care over his three decades of life. There was not a day when he didn’t think of his father and the nurturing role he played in his life. He reflected how difficult it was to know where fatherhood ended and friendship began. “Dad and best friend” was the kind of relationship they enjoyed. Today’s Scripture Lessons tell us that our God is an approachable God – both Father and friend. Even as the outraged Lord of the Old Testament prepared to punish Sodom and Gomorrah for the wickedness of their inhabitants, Abraham was able to negotiate with him. In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus suggests a way of praying that connects us with our creator who is also our friend. He introduces what we call the “Our Father”. Note that it’s “Our Father” rather than “My Father”. We relate to God as a human family, rather than simply as individuals. The Gospel also contains the parable of the friend at midnight. That friend is knocking at a neighbour’s door, seeking help to offer hospitality to a traveller who has just arrived at his home in need of food and shelter. Of course, there were no late-night supermarkets in those days, so borrowing from a friend was the only option. What seems to be so important in the story is the persistence shown by the man knocking on the door. But note that the whole encounter is underpinned by the security of friendship enjoyed by the two individuals. Jesus is saying that if friends come through for us despite the inconveniences they face, how much more will God come through for us. Saint Luke, more than any other of the writers of the Gospels, tells us about the prayer life of Jesus. Jesus prayed often, regularly connecting with God the Father. In the same way we are encouraged to work on developing our relationship with our Father and creator. The gift of receiving God’s Holy Spirit is there for us. So prayer is about connecting. Like plugging in an electrical appliance or logging on to the internet, it won’t work unless we enable the connection to be made. Prayer is a way of connecting to God, enabling us to communicate – to listen and to speak. A good conversation is wonderful. In order for a good conversation to flow, the people in conversation need mutual respect, honesty, self-reflection, and humility to genuinely listen and hear what the other is saying. We should not be afraid of engaging with God our creator in conversation and welcoming the presence of God’s Holy Spirit into our lives. Jesus encourages us to speak freely with God and give voice to our longings. It’s also good to make time for stillness and reflection each day, otherwise God cannot fit into our busy lives. Being connected to God, developing our relationship with God, learning to communicate with God is a central part of what living as a person of faith is about. It is not an optional extra for particularly “prayerful” people or something that is only done in church. Prayer is for everybody, and can take place every day and everywhere. Prayer can at times be difficult, but even at difficult times it helps if we try to make more of a habit of daily prayer and develop our spiritual dimension. Jesus teaches us to be persistent – until prayer becomes a daily ongoing conversation with God. We could converse with God when waking up in the morning, when considering our state of health and the well-being of family and friends. Thanking God for our blessings is important too. Whenever we pray, we can know for sure that God, our Father, our creator and our friend, will be listening, and ready to talk with us. In your charity, please pray for the sick and lonely—visit them if you can. Also, please remember to pray for all who have wandered from the Faith and all who have died, especially the parents of the babies who have been killed through abortion. May God always be pleased with us! Monsignor Michael Pastor
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