Saint Gerard Majella Church Staffed By The Vocationist Fathers West Broadway and Chamberlain Ave. Paterson, New Jersey 07522 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018
RECTORY
PARISH OFFICE (973) 595-8446
Pastor: Rev. Leo Antony, S.D.V.
(973)790-9499
Parochial Vicars: Rev. James Butts, S.D.V. Rev. Sabinus Iwuchukwu, SDV Trustees: Miss Christine Zisa Mr. Joseph Caiola Saturday Masses: 8:15AM & 5:30PM (English) Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, & 12:00PM (English) 10:30AM (English & Italian) 1:30PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: 6:30AM and 8:15AM (English) Confessions: Monday 6:00PM to 7:00PM Saturday from 4:30PM to 5:15PM Weekdays: By Appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays - 6:00PM Baptisms: Saturday at 12:00PM Contact the Rectory to make arrangements Weddings: Arrangements should be made at least one year prior to the wedding date. For an appointment please contact Mrs. Gloria Ferreira.
Rectory: 501 West Broadway Paterson , NJ 07522 Tel. (973) 595-8446, Fax (973) 790-0778 Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Gloria Ferreira Parish Secretary: Nelida Laracuente e-mail:
[email protected] St. Gerard School: 10 Carrelton Drive Paterson, NJ 07522 Principal: Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, M.P.F. Tel. (973) 595-5640 Director of Religious Education: Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, M.P.F. Tel. (973) 595-5640 Music Ministers: Servants Voice Families in Christ Jesus Mrs. Marlene O'Connell Sick calls and Home Visits: Please call the Rectory at any time. For immediate need of a Priest, please call: 973-767-9682
New Parishioners are most welcome - Please register at the rectory 501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ, 07522 FAX # 973-790-0778 Email -
[email protected] www.stgerardmajella.org
Sunday, September 2, 2018 – Cont’d. 1:30 PM-Special intentions for Proclamadores de la Palabra
Saturday, August 25, 2018 8:15 AM For the unborn children 12:00 Noon – Baptism of Luke Edward Conklin 5:30 PM † Mario Celeste † Rose Brino † Regina Cortese 7:00 PM – Memorial Mass for Jesus Antonio Munoz Sunday, August 26, 2018-21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM For all those serving in the Military 9:00 AM † Dennis VanBaulen – 1 Year Mass † Teresa Manzo † Ana Torres † Emanuela Boncini 10:30 AM † Raffaele and Maria Ruggiero † Pasquale Giaquinto † Teresa Apolei † Tonino Finamore † Anthony Giordano 12:00 Noon † Antonio and Telina Alvarez † Salvatore (Sam) Cossari-1 Year Mass 1:30 PM † Leonardo Marin – 2-Yr, Anniversary Matrimonio Feliz Mass Monday, August 27, 2018 – Saint Monica 8:15 AM Healing for Msgr. Mark Giordani 6:00 to 7:00 PM - Adoration and Confession Tuesday, August 28, 2018-St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:15 AM † Fr. James Karottul Wednesday, August 29, 2018-The Passion of Saint John the Baptist 8:15 AM † Patrick F. Tighe and family † Joseph and Roslyn Cuva † Andrew Lynch Birthday blessings for Evelyn Dianuzzo Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:15 AM For the unborn children 7:00 PM – Spanish Prayer Group Friday, August 31, 2018 8:15 AM Healing for Betty Penotti and family First Saturday, September 1, 2018 8:15 AM For our Parishioners 5:30 PM † Rose Brino † Caroline and William Mandara † Mary and Michael Baskinger Sunday, September 2, 2018-22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM For all those serving in the Military 9:00 AM † Jesus Esquilin 10:30 AM † Elena Coscia † Carmela SemInerio † Rosita Rodriguez 12:00 Noon † Mary Puglia † Dolores D’Agosta Birthday blessings for Chris Cannata
“Joshua addressed all the people, ‘If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve… as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’…But the people answered, ‘Far be it from us to forsake the Lord for the service of other gods…He performed those great miracles before our very eyes and protected us along our entire journey…Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.’” A reading from the Book of Joshua Not a day goes by when we fail to make decisions. Some are important, others of little value. Many we do not ‘give a second thought to.’ As I read the instruction of Joshua, the chosen successor of Moses, I find him challenging the people – decide, and decide today. Like the people he spoke to, I probably can affirm the choice I have already made to follow and serve the Lord. But let’s take it a step further. Do I only pay lip service or do I act? Do I try to make a difference in the lives of others? What is the quality of my service? Joshua said ‘decide today’. Are you ready?
HIS WORD, by Rev. William J. Reilly
MONDAY, SEPT. 3RD Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 AM only There will be no Adoration or Confession in the evening. The Rectory will be closed in observance of the Holiday
LECTOR SCHEDULE Weekend of September 1st & 2nd
Deceased Parishioners:
Please keep in your prayers those of our parishioners, family or friends who have entered into eternal rest. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let the eternal light shine upon them. Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of Michele and Mariana Sapio
Flowers
Flowers are given in loving memory of Rose Brino
The Bread and Wine
The Bread and Wine is offered in memory of Georgina and Felix Guzman
If you know of anyone in the parish who is sick or homebound and needs communion, confession, any sacramental needs or just a visit, please contact The Rectory at (973) 595-8446. We will arrange for a Priest to visit them. Visited this week were: Irene Sciro, Jeannette Masiak, Louise Peterson, Ann Contini, Eleanor Verlardi, Giovanna Cannata, Catherine Gravino and Celeste Stornaiuolo.
Time
Mass
Name
5:30 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 1:30 PM
English English English Eng/Ital. English Spanish
John and Joan Frances Evelyn and Pattie Tino and June Regina and Lillian
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER LIST Weekend of September 1st and 2nd Time
Mass
Name
5:30 PM
English
Carol, Marie and George
7:30 AM
English
9:00 AM
English
Irene and Alexandra
10:30 AM
English
Christine
12:00 PM
English
Lillian and Luis
Anointing of the Sick Bring your Sick Brothers and Sisters for the Anointing of the Sick at St. Gerard’s Church after the 8:15 AM Mass every third Wednesday of the month. The next anointing will take place:
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8/26/18-Sunday-Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Eph 5:2132 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69 8/27/18-Monday-2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 8/28/18-Tuesday-2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 8/29/18-Wednesday-2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Mk 6:1729 8/30/18-Thursday-1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 8/31/18-Friday-1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 9/1/18-First Saturday-1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30
Your gifts, blessings and generous donations to our Parish Community were as follows: August 19, 2018 Total: $2556 Envelopes: 98 Thank you for your continued generous offerings and donations. Please remember to use your parishioner envelopes. If you missed Mass, please try to make up your weekly contribution. Thank you.
Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Tuesday, August 26th St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many who struggle with a particular vice or habit they long to break.
Vivere Christus Award After receiving our recommendation, Bishop Serratelli has informed us that Carol and George Baskinger will receive the Diocese Vivere Christus Award on Sunday, September 9th at 3:30 PM at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Main Street, Paterson. Family, friends and parishioners are invited to the ceremony.
YOU ARE INVITED Sunday, September 23rd 1:00 PM In our playground area St. Gerard’s Padre Pio Group is providing a bus for anyone that wishes to visit the relic of Padre Pio at St. Peter the Apostle Church 179 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany, NJ THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2018 (from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm) Call Concetta Pascale at 973-956-7867 if you wish to go by bus.
BAPTISM NAME CORRECTION. The name of the baby baptized on Saturday, July 28 was incorrect. The correct name is GIULIANA LUCIA GOMEZ. Our sincere apology for this error.
DONATIONS Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, school principal, is now accepting donations for the School Tricky Tray on Sunday, th November 11 . Please drop off your donation at the school.
SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
St. Gerard’s Rectory
Sunday, November 4, 2018 3:30 PM at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm The Rectory is closed on the weekends and holidays.
Couples, were you married in 1968 or 1993? If so, you are invited to a special Mass to celebrate couples married for 25 or 50 years. Bishop Arthur Serratelli will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register is Monday, October 15th. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed.
ST. GERARD MAJELLA SCHOOL is now accepting registration for the coming school year. Please call the school at 973-595-5640 or contact Sr. Jo-Ann Pompa, school principal. Make a child’s education dream come true: Why not sponsor a St. Gerard student?
Please come to the Rectory for all mass cards, mass requests, hall rental, certificate copies and any other church business.
A REMINDER… All Mass requests must be made by calling the Rectory at 973-595-8446. The deadline for submitting requests is Wednesdays.
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