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17 POMPTON AVENUE
POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442
P 973-835-0374 F 973-835-8173
WWW.STMARYS-POMPTON.ORG
SMC@STMARYS-POMPTON.ORG
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: M-F 9:00-4:00
ALL ARE WELCOME! CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12-12:30
January 2, 2022
PASTOR’S DESK
“The Lord bless you and keep you! May he let his face shine The focus of the gospel reading is less on the shepherds and
upon you and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you more on Mary who listens to the message the angels gave the
kindly and give you peace...and I will bless them! (Numbers shepherds about her son. Mary reflects on what she heard "in her
6:23-27) This blessing is taken from the Solemnity of Mary, the heart" and her response, I think, suggests a new year's resolution
Mother of God which we celebrate on the first of January. It is a for us today.
great blessing to begin this year.
Many of us make resolutions about eating less, exercising more,
As this year ends many people are saying, "The year went by so stopping smoking etc. All well and good. But today Mary gives
quickly! Where did the time go?" In some ways we are fortunate us another resolution. We can use her as our model; she is one
to be able to say that because we all know people who are still who pays attention to what she hears and reflects on things, life
feeling the effects of the pandemic as it continues to wreak events in her heart. She demonstrates throughout the gospel an
havoc on our lives. The Omicron virus is racing through our openness to God's Word. She is the model believer who hears
communities, effecting people’s lives, the economy and the the Word of God and acts on it. In the light of the gospel, we
world. Many within our community have suffered the loss of a could resolve that throughout this new year we will practice
loved one, or the loss of health and are anxious about the time being better listeners. We will allow ourselves more time to
we are living in and little hope for the future. We have been reflect and respond with deliberation to the events of our lives.
through waves of variants of the Coronavirus, and it keeps us We might start with the scriptures themselves, determined to go
living with fear and in isolation. There are people who have to them for spiritual nourishment from God and direction for our
experienced destruction in their lives, the loss of homes or jobs. lives.
In the bigger picture there are refugees who have been displaced
by war and poverty and their lives have become catalysts for anti Sometimes God speaks a word, and the message is delivered to
-immigration attacks from right wing governments throughout us: through the response of an angry child; the encouragement of
the world. Compassion and mercy seem to be in limited supply. a sympathetic friend; the consolation of one who sits with us in
our grief; the vivid images on the evening news; or even a
There is so much division with the loudest voices preaching photograph. A good new year's resolution: to try to be a better
disunity and mistrust of the other. Politics continues to cause a listener, regardless of the person or the group who is speaking; to
rift in our nation and even within our families. The church is give what we hear a serious "pondering" by not jumping too
faring no better with attacks on Pope Francis from those who quickly to our usual conclusions. Then to pray for the wisdom to
feel they are “upholding” the true catholic church and causing an know how to respond to what we hear. That's a bit lengthy, but
ideological shift that does not mirror the gospel message of you get the idea.
compassion, mercy and peace; the church we all call One, Holy,
Catholic, and Apostolic. We are given messages from so many If we were better listeners, we would experience that Jesus
so-called prophets; it has become impossible at times to discern continues to be born in our midst. We would have the same
who we need to listen to as we live our lives of faith. reaction as those who first heard the message from the
shepherds: we too would be "amazed." Amazed to hear the good
Thank God we have the scriptures and the Gospel message of news God still proclaims to us in the very midst of our busy
Jesus. As the Redemptorists challenged us during our mission, lives, during this pandemic, in the midst of the many voices
“Can we open up our bibles as much as we open up our clamoring for our attention. Those who ponder and treasure the
cellphones?” As a community of faith, we need to discern Word in their hearts will know where and when God is speaking,
through Scripture and our Sacred Tradition where we need to even when the Word comes to us from the most unlikely
take our journey of faith to the next level. This coming year we sources: like dirty and breathless shepherds straight from the
are to be involved in the Synod where we are called to be a fields who can't wait to tell Mary and Joseph the good news they,
listening church. Many have embraced this and believe change of all people, heard from the angel.
can happen. With the Church, the response is always slow.
Listening to the universal church and the promptings of the So, reflecting on this year, we pray for people we know and who
Spirit take time and patience. We have not tapped into most of are close to our hearts. We also pray for the anonymous ones
what Vatican 11 has given us. The Synod is our continued whose names only God knows, remembers, and cherishes. We
response to this Council and its gift to our church. pray for our church, our family, our community and nation and
our world. May God, "…bless you and keep you…be gracious to
At Christmas we celebrate the Word of God made flesh. On you …look upon you kindly and give you peace." And more. We
January 1st we celebrate God blessing us through Mary, who pray that we might be an instrument God uses to put flesh and
was how that Word took flesh among us. In the Gospel for the blood on the blessing, so that others will experience God
day, we hear of the shepherds responding to the message they blessing them because of our presence in their lives. May you be
heard from the angels. They went in haste to Bethlehem to, "see loved beyond measure as we continue as a community of faith.
this event that has taken place which the Lord has made known Thank you for blessing our lives and our church. “May the Lord
to us." Mary pondered this message she heard from the lowly look kindly upon you and give you, His peace!”
shepherds. In those days shepherds were considered ritually
unclean and their testimony was suspect. But that did not stop —Fr. Frank, OFM
Mary from paying attention to them and seriously reflecting on
their message. She was a listener to the voices of the lowly and
there she heard good news. We never know how God might
speak in our daily lives.
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FRANCISCAN FRIARS SERVING YOU
Fr. Frank Critch, OFM, x708 fcritch@stmarys-pompton.org
Fr. John Aherne, OFM, x139 jaherne@stmarys-pompton.org
Fr. John Alderson, OFM rochester14220@gmail.com
Fr. John Coughlin, OFM, x169 jcoughlin@stmarys-pompton.org
Deacon Tom Kimak tkimak@aeciusa.com
MISSION & MINISTRY
Anne Silversey, x108 anne@stmarys-pompton.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 973.835.7750
Toni Wong, x102 Grades 1 to 6 twong@stmarys-pompton.org
Patricia Newton, x160 Grades 7 & 8, Confirmation
pat@stmarys-pompton.org
Debbie Borroto, x130 Admin. Asst./ Local Youth Protection/
Safe Environment Coordinator Lectors find meaning in serving the Lord and
debbie@stmarys-pompton.org
parish by giving life to Scripture. The lectors
SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY proclaim the Word of God at Sunday Masses, as
Marie Cioletti, x181 mcioletti@stmarys-pompton.org
Daryl Lynn Hahn, 181 dhahn@stmarys-pompton.org
well as at other liturgical celebrations throughout
the year.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Trevor George, x117 tgeorge@stmarys-pompton.org For more information, contact Jane McEwen at
jane_mcewen@yahoo.com
HISPANIC MINISTRY
Milagros Anto, x103 miliorange@msn.com
MUSIC MINISTRY
Craig & Dorothy Limey, x158 cdlimey@stmarys-pompton.org
Carrie Stewart, x192 cstewart@stmarys-pompton.org
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Food Pantry 973.831.4442 foodpantry@stmarys-pompton.org
Clare Russo, x113 Stephen Ministry, clarerusso@hotmail.com
Dr. Pamela Hall, 973-835-6337 Pathways Counseling Center
FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
Keith Orotosky, x145 korotosky@stmarys-pompton.org
Phillip Epstein, x140 pepstein@stmarys-pompton.org
BUSINESS
Jill Whitney, x122 jwhitney@stmarys-pompton.org
Mike Cunningham, x107 mcunningham@stmarys-pompton.org
Kari Nixon, x120 knixon@stmarys-pompton.org
Receptionist
Lynda Rogalski lrogalski@stmarys-pompton.org
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Parish Office Holiday Hours:
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Thursday 1/6 open 9:00am—4:00pm
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DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday
Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf.11]/Eph 3:2-3a,
5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Monday
1 Jn 3:22—4:6/Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday
1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8/Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday
1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13/Mk 6:45-52
MASS SCHEDULE
Thursday
1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17/Lk 4:14-22a
SATURDAY
9:00 AM—Liturgy of the Word with Communion Friday
1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20/Lk 5:12-16
(Prayer Room)
Vigil Masses: Saturday
5:00 PM—English 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b/Jn 3:22-30
7:00 PM—English
Confession and Adoration
SUNDAY
7:30 AM—English CONFESSIONS: Thursdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm or call
for an appointment. No confessions on Saturdays.
8:45 AM—Español (livestreamed)
9:00 AM—English (Carnevale Center) ADORATION: The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for
10:30 AM—English (livestreamed) Adoration on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
10:30 AM—Children’s Liturgy (Carnevale Center)
During adoration, please maintain a reverent
12:00 PM—English silence and appropriate social distance.
WEEKDAYS
8:00 AM—Monday to Friday in English (livestreamed)
7:00 PM—Wednesday en Español (livestreamed)
MASSES ONLINE AT: Please call 973-835-0374 or send an email to
www.stmarys-pompton.org smc@stmarys-pompton.org if:
www.facebook.com/smcpompton
www.youtube.com/c/stmaryspomptonlakes • your address, email address or telephone
number has changed, and/or
• a parishioner has been married and/or
• a parishioner has moved.
Children’s Liturgy!
Children's Liturgy takes place in the Carnevale Parish records need to be current so please be
Center at 10:30 every Sunday sure to inform us of any changes as soon as
possible. Thank you!
Sr. Ellamae McDonald, MPF will be here with us
next week to speak to us about the Retirement
Fund for Religious Special Collection. Thank
you in advance for your generosity!
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MASS INTENTIONS † = Deceased, L= Living PLEASE PRAY FOR:
ALL THOSE WHO ARE SICK:
January 3 Angelo, John, Ned Madsen, Ann Fagan, Bob, Eileen, Antionette,
Monday
Please note: daily Mass is at 9:00am Keri, John, Kim, Anne Marie Michael, Lavina Bergen, Darrell
Nolen, Danna LaRue, Travis LaRue, Kate McLaughlin, Bryan
9:00 a.m. †Fatima Nascimento Klion, Sandy, Vic, Theresa Barnickel, Larry DiCoio, Brian,
L Fernando M. Rios Victoria, Gerard Conrad, Timmy Davidson, Peggy Mahar, Claire
Tuesday January 4 Hargreaves, Anthony (Tony) Yodice, Joseph Beneat, Michael
8:00 a.m. †Antonio (Tony) Recto Beneat, Sheryl Urban, Tony Rodriguez, Tim Hourican,
†Richard Kellner Providence Torres, Peter Ralph, Diane, Ed, Peter Testino, Mary
L Fernando M. Rios Ellen Stevens, Bonnie Pruszynski, Brian Horwath, Peter Yoscary,
Wednesday January 5 Nancy Barcheski, The Lehr Family, Eileen Dunn, Riona,
J. Scelsa, Mary Anne Post .
8:00 a.m. †Genowefa Siwicka
L Fernando M. Rios To add a loved one to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office
7:00 p.m. (Spanish) People of the Parish
at 973-835-0374. Names for healing will be listed for 30 days.
Thursday January 6
8:00 a.m. †Dolores & Mike Tsergni ALL THOSE WHO ARE SERVING IN HARM’S WAY:
†Kevin Manneback Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, PFC Nathan Hunt, CMCN Michael LeTennier,
Joseph P. Roberts, MCS, PFC Sean Jennings, SPC Sean J. Carey, SGT
Friday January 7 Ryan Cronin, Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO, David Welsh, US Navy SO
8:00 a.m. †Victor Scine (11th Ann) Justin Bensinger, US Navy SO, LTJG Brian Schoenig, LCpl Michael
†George & Catherine Conroy Formisano III, SSG Kevin Carey, SPC Brian R. Sudol, CSM Robert
Hammerle, Sgt. Mark Ashley, SGT Ryan J. Heppel, SPC Dean V.
†Mary Barbato Lucas, LCpl Michael Vignuli, Major Daniel J. Ciccarelli, HM Jaeson
Saturday January 8 Henderson, Jake Shovlowsky, Cpl Justyn Shovlowsky, Captain Austin
Canning, SSG Tiffany Thumann, 2nd LT Matthew R. Brice, TSSgt.
5:00 p.m. †Joseph Watkins (2nd Ann) Scott Miller, Capt. Krystal Thumann, Cpl F. S. Raza, Sean Flanagan,
†Helen Healy Capt. Matthew W. D’Amico, USMC Lt. 1st Thomas Seneski; Sgt. An-
7:00 p.m. †Jim Siniscalchi thony W. Gabriel; Brian Hansen, Sgt. Ashlee Quigle; Capt. Daniel M.
Sunday January 9 Kearney, USMC; 2nd LT Emily Simone and Navy Lt. Ryan Hackett
7:30 a.m. †Louis Vozzo
8:45 a.m. (Spanish) People of the Parish
9:00 a.m. People of the Parish
10:30 a.m. †Jimmy Neary
†John Gazdus (2nd Ann)
†Carol Aboyoun
†Barbara Giles
12:00 p.m. †Joseph Carrigan
†Scott Richard Gabrish
†Bernice Kielce
†John Joseph Bernhard
Please keep in your prayers those who have recently passed:
As you know, Pope Francis recently invited the whole Church
Scott Kearns, Anne Donohue, Stephen Gergely
to participate in a two-year-long Synod Process.
The objective of the Synod is to listen, as the entire People of
Reflection for the Synod God, to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church. We do so
by listening together to the Word of God in Scripture and the
The mystery of the incarnation
living Tradition of the Church, and then by listening to one
continues to unfold. While in the
another, and especially to those at the margins, discerning
readings for the Nativity Jesus was
placed squarely in the history of Israel,
the signs of the times.
as son of David and Abraham, the field The Paterson Diocese is in the middle of planning out a series
of vision is now widened. Scandalous as of these listening sessions and have asked each parish to
it might be, the mystery of God’s love is made manifest for those
appoint two delegates to take part in the process. We are so
outside of the Chosen People as well. If that’s the case, then as part
grateful that Monica Coyle and Norbert Langer accepted the
of our synodal journey we need to seek out the “religious
other” (“gentile”) to hear the wisdom they have to offer.
invitation to represent St. Mary’s on the diocesan level. May
God bless them, and us, as we embark on this exciting new
chapter in our Church!
FOOD PANTRY HELP FOR THOSE IN KENTUCKY
Our shoppers, volunteers, friars and parish staff would like to
St Mary’s Food Pantry joined with Gro Rite Greenhouse and
thank everyone who supported the St. Mary’s Food Pantry in
2021! Through your giving, the pantry successfully remained Garden Center, many of its customers, neighbors, other local
open during the height of the pandemic, distributing food and gift Churches and Businesses to gather 45 pallets of much needed
cards to our approximately 100 families. We know and appreciate supplies. These items were rushed to those affected by the
your love and compassion through many thousands of pounds of
food, monetary donations and time you have provided in these tornadoes in Kentucky. Thanks to the generosity of our
efforts this past year. community and our amazing team at the pantry they were able
to gather a good amount of food for the donation in quick
Most needed items! turnaround time. Thank you to all that have donated time,
Decaf coffee, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, pudding cups, pancake
mix, full size cookies and crackers, shelf stable Whole milk, self talent or treasure this year!
stable 2% milk, feminine products, tissues, toothpaste, dish deter-
gent, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies.
All donations are requested to be dropped off in the gray van in
the church parking lot. It is open 24/7. Please do not drop food
off in the Parish Office or in the Church.
Distribution dates/times for January:
Saturday, January 15th 9:30am to 3:30pm (arrive by 3:00)
Wednesday, January 19th 4:00pm to 7:00pm (arrive by 6:30)
Saturday, January 22nd 9:30am to 3:30pm (arrive by 3:00)
Wednesday, January 26th 4:00pm to 7:00pm (arrive by 6:30)
The Food Pantry is located at 22R (Lower level, rear) Lakeside
Avenue, Pompton Lakes (accessible from the municipal parking
lot) and the phone number is 973-831-4442.
“Let Your Light Shine”
If you have received a final request from Bishop Sweeney
asking for your support of the 2021 Diocesan Ministries Appeal,
please respond as your means permit. There is still time to do so
since the 2021 Appeal funds are used to support ministries and
programs through the end of the diocesan fiscal year on June 30,
2022. Every gift is important so whatever you can do is a
blessing. Please respond today. Gifts can be made by check,
credit cards, through gifts of securities or on-line at
www.2021appeal.org.
In addition, 50% of all funds received over a parish’s goal are
returned to the parish directly for their own pastoral needs.
Please know that Appeal funds are used for no other purpose and
serve only those who live in Morris, Passaic and Sussex
counties.
May God bless you for your generosity! This new year is filled with hope and promise—opportunities
abound to grow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share
the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy
to those in need throughout the community. Begin the new year
COLLECTION UPDATE with eGiving to help sustain and build ministries in 2022 that
reflect the promise of God’s love.
The Sunday collection for the month of November
was $94,757.12 The breakdown is as follows: We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving
Sunday Collection $ 50,931.25 from your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can set up a
Faith Direct $43,825.87 recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Sign up today by
Total $ 94,757.12 visiting www.faith.direct/NJ23 or text ‘Enroll’ to 973-500-6123.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
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Winter Bible Study on Luke
St. Mary’s is pleased to CALENDAR
announce a free six-week Bible RAFFLE
Study on the Gospel According Congratulations to our winners for the week ending 12/18:
to Luke starting on Tuesday, January 11th. There will
Sunday Dec 12 Al De Vincentis Wayne $100.00
be both a morning and an evening section offered. Monday Dec 13 Sean Timony West Milford $50.00
The morning section will meet on Tuesdays, 10:00 – Tuesday Dec 14 Nancy Gould Riverdale $50.00
11:30 AM. The evening section will meet Tuesdays, Wed Dec 15 Schaefer Family Ringwood $50.00
7:00 – 8:30 PM. Bible group meetings will extend Thurs Dec 16 Margaret Smolen Pompton Plains $50.00
from Jan. 11th to Feb. 22nd with a break (no Friday Dec 17 Lisa Blackman Pompton Plains $50.00
Sat Dec 18 Bernadette Nolan Pompton Plains $75.00
meeting) on Feb. 8th.
Register on website for the class or call the parish
office at 973-835-0374 x169, and leave your name
and contact information.
https://stmarys-pompton.org/adult-faith-formation Women of Prayer and Spirit is a group of women who meet
monthly to discuss one chapter of a book and to pray for the
intentions members bring to the group. We meet via zoom
Women’s Cornerstone Retreat 2022 on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30.
On January 4, 2022, we will discuss the first chapter of a new
book entitled Return to the Root: Reflections on the Inner
Life, by Joyce Rupp. Members participate to the extent they
feel comfortable. Occasionally, life intervenes, and a member
cannot read the chapter; that should not deter anyone from
attending. Also, despite the hope that everyone can attend
every month, sometimes that is just not possible, which is
understood.
Women of Prayer and Spirit reflects the early church when
Christians met in small groups to pray, to inspire, and to be
inspired by other Christians. If you would like to join this
group, please email Jean Barkovitz at
jbarkovitz1009@gmail.com.
Members of our parish community got to spend time with
and spread Christmas cheer to the residents of the Phoenix
Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics. Lots of Christmas
Carols were sung and a good time was had by all!
See our current Cornerstone team below!
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Religious Ed: Grades 1-5
The 1st, 2nd and 5th grade Religious education classes will begin the week
Monday, January 17, 2022. The 2nd grade will begin their preparation for
the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We would welcome anyone that would
be interested in volunteering as a teacher this session. All lesson plans , NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES AVAILABLE!
activities and supplies are provided. Please contact Toni Wong Director of
Religious Education at 973-835-7750, extension 102 if interested. Phoenix Center Rehabilitation and Pediatrics, Haskell, NJ
-Sunday, January 23, 2022 2-4PM
A New Year is God’s Gift -8 volunteers needed /3 adult chaperones
In the joyful moments – thank God. -All volunteers must be fully vaccinated and will be given a rapid covid
In the busy moments – bless God. test upon entering the facility
In the trying moments – trust God. -Visit with senior residents to engage in conversation and play games
In the quiet moments – praise God.
Eva's Village, Paterson, NJ
Religious Ed: Grades 6-8 / Confirmation Grades 9-10 -Monday, February 21, 2022 10-2PM
-10 volunteers requested, must be 15 years or older to attend.
GRADES 7 & Phase 1 Confirmation ONLY – Classes start the week of -Adult volunteer needed.
January 9th. -Volunteers will be packing to-go meals. You will be packing portions
of protein, starch, and vegetables into containers, and may be wrapping
TEACHER/LEADER Notes and adding desserts or side dishes.
Meetings for 7th Grade Teachers & Phase 1 Confirmation
Leaders will be held January 2nd OR 3rd. Lesson plans will be reviewed Register at https://stmarys-pompton.org/service-opportunities. For the
and distributed at these meetings to be held in the Carnevale Center. health and safety of residents and volunteers, all volunteers must show
proof of vaccination upon registration. Please email vaccination card
• 7th Grade Meetings start at 6PM and any questions to ngeorge@stmarys-pompton.org or drop off vac-
• Phase 1 Confirmation Meetings start at 7:30PM cination record at the Parish Office attention to Nicole George.
GRADES 6-10 Virtual Workshops for January Interfaith Celebrations
JANUARY 9TH 1PM OR JANUARY 10TH 6:30PM MAGHI – SIKH
JANUARY 16TH 1PM TU BISHVAT - JUDAISM
JANUARY 23RD 1PM OR JANUARY 24TH 6:30PM CHINESE NEW YEAR
JANUARY 30TH 1PM OR JANUARY 31ST 6:30PM SETSEBUN -SHINTO
La Epifanía
significa "manifestación".
del
Es decir, Jesús se da a conocer.
Señor
La fecha tradicional de la Epifanía es el 6 de enero, pero en los Estados Unidos se
celebra el domingo entre el 2 y el 8 de enero. Este año 2022, la Epifanía la estamos celebrando hoy 2 de
enero.
- En la Epifanía, la Iglesia celebra la manifestación del Hijo de Dios como el Salvador y el
Mesías. También llamado Día de los Reyes Magos, en la Epifanía recordamos la visita de los Reyes Magos al
recién nacido Jesús: “Después de oír al rey, ellos partieron. La estrella que habían visto en Oriente los pre-
decía, hasta que se detuvo en el lugar donde estaba el niño. Cuando vieron la estrella se llenaron de alegría, y
al entrar en la casa, encontraron al niño con María, su madre, y, postrándose, le rindieron homenaje. Luego,
abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron dones: oro, incienso y mirra” (Mateo 2: 9-11). ¡La epifanía, o manifestación,
de Jesús nos enseña que la venida de Jesús al mundo fue importante para todo el mundo y que la Buena Nue-
va de Jesucristo es para todos!
Hay muchas costumbres y formas de celebrar la Epifanía. Aquí en nuestra parroquia de
Santa María empezamos la celebración en misa y después en comunidad compartimos la rosca de Reyes y
tomamos champurradito. Todos seguimos la tradición mexicana que a quien le salga el “niñito” en la rosca,
deberá traer a su Niño Jesús para su presentación en misa el 2 de febrero, el Día de la Candelaria; y traerá al-
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comer para compartir con todos en comunidad después de misa.
MINISTERIO HISPANO
DE SANTA MARIA
Queremos agradecer a todos los que
han hecho posible celebrar en comunidad y
en familia nuestra POSADA COMUNITARIA
y la EPIFANIA DEL SEŇOR (REYES
REZO COMUNI-
MAGOS). Gracias infinitas por todas sus
TARIO DEL
donaciones y su generosidad puesta en
SANTO RO- acción tanto en nuestros convivios como en
SARIO nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas.
Asimismo, queremos extender
nuestra gratitud a la familia RODRGUEZ-
Todos los MIERCOLES a las 8:30pm vía
BANDALA padrinos de nuestro Niño Jesús
ZOOM
del 2020-2021; y acoger a nuestros
CODIGO DE LA REUNION padrinos familia HERRERA-CARRERA de
893 7978 3105 este nuevo año 2021-2022. Que nuestro
CODIGO DE SEGURIDAD 878314 Dios de la vida los cuide y llene sus hogares
de mucha salud, bienestar y felicidad.
La Santa Misa
Bautismos en español - Requisitos: en español
Certificado de Nacimiento del(a) niño(a),
padrinos y asistir a una clase antes de la Miércoles a las 7:00pm
celebración del Sacramento (padres y Domingos a las 8:45am
padrinos). Información: Milagros Anto. Si
desea bautizar su hijo(a) en inglés debe En la iglesia Principal
asistir a una clase y llamar a Lynda
973.835.5841, ext 120.
DESPENSA DE LA PARROQUIA
(FOOD PANTRY)- Nuestra despensa de
alimentos de la iglesia de Santa María
está abierta para atender a todos los que
necesiten de comida en el siguiente ho-
rario: EL TERCER O CUARTO MIERCO-
LES O EL TERCER O CUARTO SABA-
DO DE CADA MES. Para más informa-
ción póngase en contacto con Milagros
Anto, Angelina Nuci o Lourdes Huerta.
Ministerio de Proclamadores de la
Palabra. Por favor comunicarse con
Lourdes Huerta (973.270.3453). Este
Ministerio se reúne los segundos y
cuartos lunes de 7:30pm a 9:30pm
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The Peace Light Candle is always burning at The Church
of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Every year at Christmastime, a
child lights a candle from that flame and carries it out. That
flame is passed to another. It goes to Tel Aviv, to Vienna Austria,
and on to JFK Airport in NYC. The peace light is spreading
through the world at this very moment.
During Advent, John Burden, the pastor of Pompton
Reform Church in Pompton Lakes, went with his family to the
Peace Light Ceremony and brought the Peace Light back to
Pompton Lakes. He graciously extended that light of peace to us
so we can have it burning brightly in our church for Epiphany
Sunday. May the light of Christ, which draws all people from
around the world bring us peace in our hearts, our homes and
our world.
Thank you pastor John!
(Pastor John, in Yankee cap, with his family)
ADVENT MISSION
Dear Faith Family of St. Mary's,
Coming to your Community of St. Mary's was truly "walking in the Light of Christ!"
We three feel we were offered a special Christmas Gift being among you.
Happiness is . . . meeting the Friars John for the very first time.
Happiness is . . . reveling in the haute cuisine of Father Frank.
Happiness is . . . seeing the faith of each and every one of you, and
Happiness is . . . praying hand in hand!
We were honored to join you in celebrating the Word made Flesh and dwelling
among us! We are honored we celebrated the Christmas Mystery of the Christ-
Light scattering the darkness!
Fathers Phil, Francis and Jim
If you would like to contact Fr. Philip Dabney, Fr. Francis Gargani, or Fr. James Wallace directly, you may do so at:
PAGE 10 Redemptorist Fathers, 3112 Seventh St. NE, Washington, DC 20017-1498Homebound Connections Ministry Lost Angels Ministry
If you or someone you know is homebound and would like The loss of a loved one forever changes us. When
a visit to receive the Eucharist, please contact our Parish experiencing the tragedy of a child's death from drugs and
Office at 973-835-0374 so we can set up a time. Fr. John alcohol, parents and loved ones often find themselves iso-
Alderson will be there to brighten your day! lated and confused.
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet Lost Angels bereavement/support group offers support,
The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in the compassion, understanding and hope to parents and loved
church at the end of daily Mass, Monday through Friday. ones struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of a
child or loved one as a result of substance abuse/addiction
Altar Flowers Offering Cards and overdose.
Offering cards for altar flowers are available at the Parish
Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts. For meeting dates and times, contact Donna Andelora at
Suggested donation is $50. 973-713-9962 or dandelora@yahoo.com.
Eucharist Bread & Wine Offering Cards Hearts & Hands Crocheting & Knitting Ministry
Offering cards for the Liturgy of the Eucharist are available Volunteers of various ability (beginners to experienced)
at the Parish Office. These make wonderful gather once a month to “stitch with love” baby items such
remembrance gifts. Suggested donation is $35. as hats, blankets, and booties for babies in Baptismal
Aftercare and Franciscan missions. Patterns, yarn, and
St. Mary’s Book Group free lessons provided!
If you enjoy reading and would like to explore and
discuss current as well as classic works about faith, All are welcome! We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each
religion, spirituality and human connectedness, please join month in the Carnevale Center Assisi Room from
us. You can participate in our regular, monthly meetings 10-11:30am and the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the
or just join us occasionally if the book we’re discussing is Carnevale Center Assisi Room from 6:30-8:00pm
of interest to you. Our next selection and meeting date is:
Contact ministry leader Mary Lenoir at 973-725-3178.
Richard Rohr’s Hope Against Darkness: The
Transforming Vision of Saint Francis in an Age of Cleaning Crew
Anxiety – January 13, 2022 We are looking for volunteers to join St. Mary’s Church’s
If you’d like to join us or have any questions, please contact cleaning crew. Cleaning teams meet after the 8:00 a.m.
Monica Coyle at mgcoyle@verizon.net. Mass on Tuesday mornings to vacuum, clean and tidy up
our worship space. For more information, please contact
Prayer Shawl Ministry Bernadette Nolan at nolanbern@verizon.net.
Prayer shawls are available and can be picked up at the
Parish Office. The shawls can be given to celebrate a
joyous occasion, to console those in need or to give hope
and comfort.
St. Mary's was proud to host one of
the Diocesan Simbang Gabi
Masses. It was a joy to anticipate the
coming of the Lord with Fr. Julian
Jagudilla, OFM and our Filippino
Community.
Maligayang Pasko!
PAGE 11We wish to thank all who made donations toward the Altar Flowers and decorations this Christmas
Season. Below is our list of donors as of December 12, 2021. (To be continued in the next bulletin.)
Abiera, Francisco Cioffi, Rick Eiserle, Stephen and Mary Herrera, Juana
Abiera, Joseph Clark, Joseph Engel, Ade and Jinny Hess, George and Theresa
Acker Family Clark, Joseph Jr. Engel, Margaret and John Hicks, Andrew Jr.
Acorn, Liz Clark, Josephine Farina, Dominic Hogan Family
Acuna, Maria Concepcion Cocuzza, Auriela Farsetta, Ann Hroncich, Biagio T.
Adubato, Lou and Dolores Cocuzza, Donald Ferreira, Alvaro Huha, Charles and Mary
Alvarez, Mercedes Cologero, Lori Ann Figueroa, Armand Imbomone, Mary and Vincent
Andelora, Joseph Compel Family Fisher, Tim Jahnke, Raymond and Evelyn
Anderson, George and Mary Conti, Alfred and Pauline Forrest, Martin Jimenez, Francisco
Andrea, Eugene Corrado, James and Margaret Forrest, Stephen Kalegi, Irene and Walter
Andrea, Kathleen Cottingham, Patrick and Katherine Freeman, Joan Kamer, Rosemarie
Anzalone Family Coursey, Virginia Fritz Family Karol, Jimmy
Apreyasz, Violet and John Covimo, Jessica Fritz, Allan and Rosemary Kayal, Michael
Augustine, Sharon Cropper, Jack Frumolt, Camille Keane, Kenneth
Autieri, Susan Crosby, John, Mame and Dolly Furler, Jane Kellner Family
Avedissian, Manny Daly, Jessie Fuschetti, Rose Kerestzesy, Felix
Azucenas, Victoria Daly, John Jr. Galayda, Ann and Ted Kick, Florence and Albert
Baills Family Daly, John Sr. Gardner, Audrey Kick, George
Ballard, Edward Daly, Patrick Gardner, Edward and Clare Kiersten, Elizabeth Rainey
Barkovitz, Pearl and Walter D'Ambrosio, Tony and Mae Garofalo, Mario Kirz, Gertrude and Victor
Barresi, Louis D'Angelo, Agnes Garofalo, May Krapf, Ferdinand and Margarethe
Barry Family D'Angelo, Francis Giacoio, Frank and Doria Krapf, Josef
Bednar, Minnie and Mickey D'Angelo, Michael Giardino, Mae Krapf, Otto
Bibbo, John Dawson, Frank M. Jr. Giger, Bruce Krauss, Gert and Henry
Bird Family Dean, Mary Gletow, Edward Krauss, Henry C.
Boudjouk Family Dec, Henry Gletow, Josephine Krisa, Paul Sr. and Doris
Bozza Family DeCaro, Louis Glynn, Leo Krutal Family
Bracken Family DeFrancesco, Michele Graf, Edward and Dorothy Kurylchek, Bea
Bracken Family DeLuca, Peter Gray, John Kuszony Family
Branco Family DeRosa, Carmine and Lee Gray, Ronald Kutzelmann Family
Brandmayr Family DeRosa, Marisa Ann Gray, Ruth Kylamowski, Izabela Kazimierz
Brauer, Alfred and Eleanor DeSatis, Joseph and Grace Gurczynski, Ann Labriola, Eileen
Buczek, Stan DeStefano, Sally Gurczynski, Walter and Marie Labriola, Nicholas
Bulacan, Josefina and Ludovico DeVito, Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Haddad, Anna Lange, Joseph and Carol
Bustos, Luis DiGiacomo Family Haddad, Edward L. Lango, William
Calabrese, John DiMartino Family Hallahan Family Laurenzana, Primitiva
Caldarone, Ferdinando and Maria Dolfi, Salvatore Hanley, Alice and Thomas Lauro, Paul and Susan
Calia, Bob D'Onofrio, Ann and Fred Haring, Annabelle and Frank Lavelle, Mary and Jimmy
Campos, Noe Donohue, Barbara Harkin, Peter Lavina, Antonio
Cano, Numeriano Donohue, Denise Harkin, William and Rose Lavina, Conchita
Carino, Guadalupe Donohue, Robert Harris Family Lavina, Eddy
Carlin, Margaret and John Dudek, Dominique Hartigan, Tim and Brian Lavina, Emilio
Carnevale, Michael Dutcher, Margaret Haslett, Victor and Helen Lavina, Flosy
Carson Family Duttenhoefer, Dorothy and Bill Healy Family
Caruso, Thomas and Candida Edwards Family Healy, Helen
Cascone, Joe and Frances Egan, Edna and Gene Healy, Jim
Case Family Egan, Joseph Heckman, Catherine and Bob
Castro, Celia Egloff, Doris Held, Mr. and Mrs. George W.
Chorba, John Egloff, Steven Henry, Wilfred
Ciandella Family Eiserle, Robert Herkert, August and FriedaLaxina, Ave Pelak Family Schade, Robert and Elaine Wiecek Family
Laxina, Coraciolo Penton, Mr. and Mrs. Luis Schetlick, Lynn Wilderson, Ruth
Laxina, Heger Perez, Eulalia Schneller, Margaret Wilson, Barbara
Laxina, Porferia Perkowski Family Schumacher, Charles and Mildred Wilson, Dan
Legdon, William Perone, Yvonne Seeley, Fred Jr. Wilson, George and Patricia
Liston, Jack Phiel, Lina Seeley, Fred Sr. and Jean Worfarth, Renee
Loney, Akeem Piccini, Giovanna Shippee Family Wyss, Joyce and Carl
Loustau, Sarah and Louis Piccini, Stefano Short, Art Zangara, Joe and Ann
Lubben, Richard Piccinich, Dominick Sibley, Ro
Luciano, Cecil Piccinich, Dora Slater, William
Mancino, Mary Ann Piccinich, Marino A. Smith, Eleanor
Marosits, John and Jean Piccirillo, Anthony A. Smith, Roger
Marotta, Rich Piccirillo, Anthony R. Sorace, Matt and Mary
Mastropole, Carl Piccirillo, Joanne Speck, William K.
Mastropole, Kate Picinic, Franceska Stampur, Henry Jr.
Mastropole, Sal Polito, Frank Stampur, Henry Sr.
Mc Crum, Richard Polito, Lena and Alfred Stampur, Pauline
McCarthy Family Pricken, John Staudinger, Bryan
McCullough, Debra Primavera, Philomena and Edward Struble, Al
McCullough, John R. Pyryt, Andrew Struble, Alyssa
McCullough, Louise Rainey, John Struble, Frieda
McGrath, Robert Rainey, Thomas P. Struble, Glenn
McGuire, Sienie and Charles Randazzo Family Sudol, Bill and Jean
McNamara, Cynthia Rauschart, Mary and Fred Szaro, Cas
Medici, Anthony Reedy, Frank Szenzenstein, Kim
Meilla, Thomas Reedy, Jean Tarsitano, Cecelia
Moore, Bill Reformat, Michael Tarsitano, Ralph
Moore, Tom Reilly, Thomas and Anne Terkanick, Valerie
Morris, Barbara Reinhart, David Terkanick, William
Morris, Patricia Reinhart, Margaret and Irwin Toth, Frances
Mulligans Family Repko, Sally Traynor, David and Lorraine
Musial, Frank and Laura Reves, Anna Trocchio, Joseph and Benigna
Nardella, Andrew J. Sr. Revis, John and Helen Tuason, Rita Gardner
Nardella, Catherine A. Ricci, Basil Turan, Doris
Neetzow, Helen and Bob Riva, Paul and Marie Usinowicz, Jo
Niemann, Howard and Margaret Rocco, Thomas Usinowicz, Leslie and Joe
Nolan, Daniel Rosa Family Van Winkle, Marian and Bernard
Nolan, Helen Rosone, Angela and Charles VanLenten, Jacob
Nolan, James Rottmund, Arthur VanLenten, Peter Sr.
Novack, Leonard Rottmund, Hedwig VanLeten, Thelma
Nowosad, Mike and Ann Rowe, Cong Vanore, Antonetta and Nicola
O'Connor, Jean Russ, Pagana Veloso, Damiana
O'Driscoll Family Russo, Charles and Inez VenLenten, Peter Jr.
O'Keefe, Michael Russo, Kenneth Visto, Norberto A. Sr. and
O'Keefe, Pearl Ryan, Paul Dolores
Okolski Family Sailus, Rose and Joe Visto, Norberto Jr.
Pacelli, Alfonso Salleroli, Isabel Visto, Prudencio
Pacelli, Josephine Salleroli, Patrick Walters, Robert
Parash, Dr. Stanley Salvatoriello, Patricia Rainey Wasilewski Family
Parker, Joan Sarro Family Weir, John and Reba
Patuto Family Scanlon, Rose Wells Family
Payant, Dr. Edward Scerbo, Rose and Louis Wells, Roger
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