THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 4 PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US Please join us to pray the rosary every morning after daily mass. And Every Monday night at 8 P.M. a small group gathers at the church to recite the Rosary. JOIN US! It takes less than ½ hour and is a wonderful way to end the day. PASTORAL VISITS TO HOSPITAL VIGIL 5PM PETER BROWN/Mr. & Mrs. J. Mancini ALFONSINA CUTILLO/The Covello Family SUNDAY Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 8:00 CORNELIO PARDO/Daughter ROSE WEINER/Kathi Coyne 10:30 TESSIE C. PODESFINSKI/Mr. & Mrs. R. Podesfinski GARY PISCAL/Kim & Jonathan Duffy 12:00 KEITH A. BURSEY/The Glozzy Family CHARLIE FERRARA/Family 7PM LIVING AND DECEASED PARISHIONERS MONDAY – 1/5 - St. John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 8:00 ROSALIA & RUDOLPH ROEHRICH TUESDAY - 1/6 – St. Andre Bessette, Religious 1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 8:00 MARGE & PETE FRANCO/Family WEDNESDAY - 1/7 – St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 8:00 PETER BROWN THURSDAY – 1/8 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Lk 4:14-22a 8:00 PATRICE O’ROURKE/Rosanna & Vincent DeBiasi FRIDAY -1/9 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 8:00 ANTONIO & PIERINA SPECIALE SATURDAY 1/10 1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30 9:00 JOHN MUDIO/Fr. Dan & The IHM Parish Family VIGIL 5PM LOUISA PITTARI/Madeline Baltrush JOAN MASON/The Lauckner Family SUNDAY 1/11 – The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 8:00 MARY KAY/Joanne & Jessica Bauman ROSE WEINER/ The LaRose Family The LaRose Family 10:30 JAMES PURCELL/The Stansfield Family NICHOLAS CARONE/The Sammartino Family 12:00 HELEN KUHNEN/Fr. Dan & The IHM Parish Family CHARLIE FERRARA/Family 7PM LIVING AND DECEASED PARISHIONERS Because of privacy laws, the area hospitals no longer notify us when a parishioner has been admitted. If you would like to be visited by a priest, deacon or Minister of Communion, please call or have a FAMILY MEMBER call the rectory at 973-6943400 and let us know the hospital and room number. Also, call the rectory if you wish to be included in the Prayers of the Faithful at weekend Masses and the bulletin. THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, January 4 8:30 – 10:30am – Rel. Ed – Mr/School 10:30am – Rite of Enrollment – CH 1 – 3pm – Youth Ministry - MC Monday, January 5: 6:30 – 8pm – Rel. Ed – MR/School 8pm – Novena – CH Tuesday, January 6: 3:30 – 5:30pm – Rel. Ed – MR/School 8pm – K of C - MR Wednesday, January 7: 9:45am – Prayer Group – MR 12- 1pm – Zumba – MR 7:30 – 9:30pm – Spec. Olympics – Gym 7 – 8:30pm – Pack # 192 Tigers Mtg. – MR 7 – 8:30pm – Pack # 192 Bears Mtg. – MC Thursday, January 8: 3 – 5:00pm – G.S. Troop # 94131 Mtg. - MR 7 – 9:30pm – Choir - CH 6:45 – 9pm – B.S. Scouts Troop # 192 Mtg. - MR Friday, January 9: Saturday, January 10: 1 – 6:00pm – Confirmation Year 1 Retreat – All facilities 4pm - Confessions – CH 8 pm – AA – MR THE EPIPHANY A blazing star knew of his birth and traveled half around the earth. When Jesus stood to walk the sea its water stiffened suddenly. The sun knew Him beyond all doubt for when he died the sun went out. Earth worshipped too, says Holy Writ and trembled so that rocks were split. Thus the world in various ways gave honor, glory, fear and praise. Yet some endowed with mind and will were silent then, are silent still. SOMETHING SPECIAL WELCOME Sometimes we would like to do something special either in memory of a loved one or for a special occasion or simply to say “Thank You”. One way we do that is through Mass Intentions. However, it isn’t always possible to get the day or date we would like. With this in mind, we would like to give you the opportunity to either donate the Bread and Wine we use at all the liturgies for a week or to light the Sanctuary Lamp in someone’s memory for a week. The donation is $10. We have a card for you, either as a reminder or to present to a family. If you would like to make this donation you can stop by the rectory, just as you would to reserve a mass. Just a reminder, we will accept only one donation for bread and wine and one donation for the sanctuary lamp per week. We will also announce these intentions in the bulletin. You enter this Church… not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. God is your heavenly Father. Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your lips into God’s presence, offering God your love and service. Be grateful to the strong and the loyal ones who, in the name of Jesus Christ, built this place of worship and to all who have beautified it and hallowed it with their prayers and praise. Ask God’s blessing on those who love this house of faith as the inspiration of their labor, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, and may that blessing rest on you, both on your going out and your coming in. _______________________________________________________________ The RCIA assists adults on their faith journey to seek a relationship with the living God and enter a way of faith and conversation as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. During this journey, at the proper time, they will receive the sacraments of Christian Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The group gathers weekly after the 10:30 AM Mass to break open the Word and is comprised of unbaptized adults, baptized adults from other Christian traditions, and Roman Catholics who have not celebrated Confirmation and possibly First Eucharist. These adults meet in a group setting with catechists who share faith through prayer, talks and discussions. Please share this ministry with anyone who you think may be interested and contact Joanne Calafiore at the rectory 973-694-3400 or [email protected]. You, too, can plant the seeds of faith with others! FEED THE HUNGRY In the past it has been our mission to take a food collection on the fourth Sunday of the month for the Fr. English Center in Paterson. During this past Lent we collected on a weekly basis and shared the food between the Fr. English Center and the Wayne Interfaith Food Pantry. It was wonderfully successful. Going forward the Food Collection Barrel will be in the vestibule permanently to receive donation that will be shared with both food pantries. Thank you for your care for those that go hungry in our community and our Diocese. PRAY TOGETHER …With THE CHILDREN OF GOD’S LIGHT Prayer Group. Women (and sometimes even men!) have been gathering – first in homes, then in the church vestibule, now in the Parish Meeting Room (every Wednesday at 9:45 AM) – to pray, sing, rejoice and worship the Lord for more than 25 years! You are invited to join them every week or any week that the Spirit so moves you. PARISH MEMBERSHIP All adult Catholics should officially register in the parish. Young adults of working age should register independently of their parents even if ‘living at home’. We cannot serve you by issuing letters for sponsorship of Baptism, Confirmation, or Matrimony, nor give character references for teaching positions, etc. if we do not know you. All new members of our faith family are encouraged to come to the parish so we can meet you. Call the rectory for an appointment. Also, please notify the parish office of any changes in address, telephone number, or if you are leaving the parish. OFFERTORY COLLECTION To meet the needs of our parish family and to proclaim the Gospel of Christ Jesus: Budget requirements: $13,000 each WEEK - To offer our young people Youth Ministry experiences - To offer our children a faith-filled program of learning about Jesus and the Gospel - To worship with faith and grace at our Sunday Eucharist - To reach out to God’s people in need have support and care. Please remember the needs of our parish ministry in making your weekly offering. Thank you for all you do to enable the Gospel to touch the lives of God’s people. PRAY FOR THE SICK Please remember the sick and homebound of our parish family in your prayers during the week: Katherine Ryan, Bob Ryan, Mary Sudovar, Stan Bednarczyck, Donald Law, Michael Gossinger, Anna Stadler & Kurt Spinner. “IT IS A HOLY AND WHOLESOME THING TO PRAY FOR THE DEAD” Please pray for the souls of the departed members of our parish family. THE FAMILY CORNER January Mt 2:1-12 Like the star in today’s gospel parents are expected to lead children to Jesus by being clearly “seen” and by “going before them” with good example. For the sake of the children, be a “star”. YOUTH MINISTRIES If you missed the opportunity to purchase a cookbook or would like to purchase additional copies, please feel free to contact Geri Varachi in the school office at 973-694-1225. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS As the days and weeks of Advent unfold, all of the children in our religious education program are preparing their hearts for the coming of Jesus. The little ones are helping to keep young neighbors warm during the cold winter months by providing new hats, mittens, scarves, and gloves. Our children in grades 4-8 are filling toiletry kits for our brothers and sisters at Eva’s Shelter. And with love, compassion, and a true sense of social justice, our young people will be making a Christmas donation to help bring clean water to struggling communities. Our children – your children – sharing their gifts - making a difference in the name of Christ Jesus! Confirmation 2nd Year Candidates: A very important PARENT MEETING for the parents of 2nd Year Candidates will be held on Sunday, January 4 at 5pm. Students DO NOT attend this meeting, it is for parents only. We will be discussing very important details about our Antioch Retreat. 1st Year Candidates: All 1st year candidates are required to attend a DAY RETREAT which will be held on January 10th from 1pm-6pm. The retreat incorporates 5pm Mass and we ask families to attend that Mass with their candidates. High School Youth Ministry A DODGEBALL tournament will be held for high school parishioners in grades 9-12 on Thursday, January 29th in the school gym from 6:30-9:30pm. “Register your team” (of four) by emailing Cathy [email protected] or just come watch the fun! Food, faith & friends… all that’s missing is YOU! Jr High Youth Ministry Our next is event is January 16th from 7-9pm. All 7th and 8th graders are welcome! SAFE ENVIRONMENT “If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Mary Edward Spohrer, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. 248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan Web site: www.patersondiocese.org”. YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOUR GIFTS OF MINISTRY Please consider ministering in our parish as a Lector or Communion Minister. We are in need of your gifts and talents so the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament can be experienced by all. Please call the rectory at 973-694-3400. SEEKING A SPECIAL GIFT THE GIFT OF LIFE A fellow parishioner is in need of a kidney. It is not an easy decision to gift one, but for a person in critical need it is the gift of life. If anyone would be willing to consider becoming a donor, or know of anyone who would be willing, please contact Denise at (973) 519-5969. All medical and other expenses will be paid. Please keep this parishioner and his family, and all in need of organ donations in your prayers. BEEFSTEAK 2015 ANNUAL BEEFSTEAK DINNER Friday, February 13, 2015 7:00 PM in the IHM GYM Sports/Motivational presentation by Gary Jeter (Giants 19771982) & (Rams 1983-1988)! Question and answer period, a raffle and a door prize. Ticket cost is $45.00 per person Tickets may be purchased by calling (973)696-1854, (973) 694-5541 or the Rectory office at (973)694-3400 M-F, 104pm. MUSIC BOOKS DONATION FOR THE NEW LITURGY MUSIC BOOKS. Forms are available in the vestibule of the church. Please fill out the form with your offering ($20 is the usual donation). IHM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THOW COMPETITION IHM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be sponsoring a Free Throw Competition for boys and girls up to 14 years of age (as of January 1, 2015). Saturday, January 17, 2015 Registration begins @ 12:30pm Contest begins @ 1:00pm Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary School 580 Ratzer Road, Wayne NJ Please bring a copy of child’s birth certificate Court shoes or sneakers required WHERE DO ALL THE BIBLES GO? Our parish ministry of providing Bibles to homeless Shelters, Rehab Centers, and County Jails has revealed a great need. Quotes from various chaplains and administrators sum it up: “The residents are hungry for Bibles,” “All the Bibles are gone in one day; I’ll take all the Bibles you can deliver.” Please ask your friends and family for any unused Bibles, check Flea Markets, Garage Sales, etc. and place them in the basket in the vestibule. It’s wonderful to see these donated Bibles in the hands (and, hopefully, the hearts) of those in need. God bless you. NEW SOCKS ZUMBA Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness class whose aim is to help build strength, improve motion and posture, and can be adjusted to a variety of ages. Rita Weiner is a certified Zumba instructor and a member of ZIN (Zumba Instructor’s Union). Classes have begun and continue on Wednesdays @ 12:00 p.m. in the Lower Meeting Room. The 1 hour class can be modified for YOU! Please wear sneakers, comfortable clothes and bring water. A $5 offering to the church is suggested for each class. PLEASE PARK AROUND THE BLESSED MOTHER’S STATUE….. DO NOT PARK IN LOWER OR UPPER LOTS AS THE CHILDREN PLAY THERE DURING RECESS. BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS We, the parish community, share our support, affirmation, guidance and assistance as you bring to life a new member among us. As you prepare to welcome a new child into your family, we, the Church, would like to ready ourselves for the joy that is yours. We desire to express this joy at the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, January 25th. We encourage you to have your family; friends and the child’s chosen godparents come with you. Please call the rectory if you will be participating in the blessing. FOOD CERTIFICATES Our parish family is grateful to all who have purchased the certificates for Market Basket, ShopRite, Food Town, Corrado’s, A&P or Stop & Shop. Thank you for your continuing generosity. TIME 5:00 8:00 10:30 12:00 7:00PM LECTOR C. Smith E. Covello D. Blahut L. Caban P. Falato A simple pair of new socks can brighten a day! In the rear of the church is a container for new socks for the people of Eva’s Shelter in Paterson. This outreach project was developed by one of our teens, Matthew Renzulli. Matt gifts us as a communion minister and is always willing to share his time and energy during our Youth Ministry service projects. I encourage you to support Matt’s efforts and simply brighten the day of a person less fortunate than most of us. A simple pair of new socks is a way to start! The container will remain in the vestibule as an on-going project. THE CATHOLIC TV NETWORK The Catholic TV Network, America’s Catholic Television Network®, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. Please help provide this upbeat, youthful, and exciting Catholic network and powerful resource to the people of our area and the entire nation. To help, simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as an easy way to petition your cable or satellite provider. If you are unable to access the internet please follow up with a postcard or letter to your provider. Remember the address: GetCatholicTV.com TRAVEL TOILETRIES Wondering what to do with all those complimentary hotel toiletry items you’ve collected? Those bottles of shampoo, soap, and conditioner along with any other unused travel-size toiletries (no mouthwash please) will be well-used and much appreciated by the people of Straight and Narrow. A container is located in the vestibule for the ongoing collection of these items. LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR JANUARY 10/11 MINISTERS OF COMMUNION C. Cronk, P. Gorman, M. Pierce Deacon Dan, J. Brancone, J. Hintz N. & Z. Cassanova, L.Ortega, N. Schneeloch, J. Yancy J. Esser, K. Doyle, C. Mesce K. Coyne, M. Funge, D. Wolf ALTAR SERVERS E. Wolf, C. DeLisa W. Szumita, C. Szumita R. Fisher, M. Bikoff G. Russo, J. SanPascual A. Terranova, J. French
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