312 Ridgedale Avenue East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 BULLETIN February 7, 2021 FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

A powerful winter storm has been battering New Jersey this past week leaving some of the state’s highest snowfall totals seen in years. It dumped more than 2 feet of snow on Monday and Tuesday in East Hanover. A big thank you to John, Cynthia and Anthony Trezza and their Essex & Morris Contracting Co., Inc. for their gift of snow plowing during this historic winter storm. John, his son Anthony and their employees spent many hours during the day and at night snowplowing, shoveling snow, and salting our property. Thank you also to our facility manager Jeff Wall for coordinating the snow plowing and keeping our church grounds clean and safe.

Last year, just before the beginning of the pandemic, I introduced the Flocknote communication system in our parish. Many of you who signed up with Flocknote on your mobile number and email have been receiving text messages and emails from me with announcements, prayers and updates. Flocknote is a great tool that helps me and Fr. Kerwin to reach more of you, our sheep. Why do we do it? We’re on a mission to build a more connected Church.

Ready for Lent? Get Engaged.

Soon we will start sending Lenten messages through Flocknote. Flocknote has partnered with Word on Fire to bring you Engage, a convenient way to view videos and participate in mini courses. You can also expect to receive videos with engaging questions from Bishop Robert Barron, one of the Church’s greatest messengers. We encourage you to participate in our discussions as together we draw deeper into the Faith.

We also will have free access to the entire Word on Fire digital video library. You can watch all of Bishop Bar- ron’s films or study programs at your convenience.

If your email and/or cell phone number is not registered with the parish, or if you would like to add additional addresses, please register at flocknote.com/saintroseoflima

A big thank you to Kelly Robertazzi for coordinating the Lenten Flocknote project.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Matthew MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, February 7th 7:30 For The People of The Parish † Vecchiarelli Family by Mary & Bob ALTAR BREAD & WINE † John Eick by Valerie Buckley For the week are offered for: 9:15 † Terri Rotolo by Ann Daubert Vincent Perrotta † Phil and Louise Rulh by Ann Daubert From: Cathy Perrotta & Donna Mirocco 10:30 † Antonio Silva by Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Lucia Araujo Lorraine & Anthony Scarpa † Valentina Cicchino by Silvia & Gary Platzer From: Tony 12:15 † Frank Custode by Family † Joanne Ferraro by Family SANCTUARY LAMPS 7:00 † Deceased Members of our Parish For the week are offered for: Monday, February 8th Peter Catalano Jr. From: Wife & Children 9:00 † Anthony Scerbo by Fran Scerbo † Deceased Members of our Parish Margaret DelRusso From: Cathy Perrotta & Donna Mirocco Tuesday, February 9th 9:00 † Emily Jean Rodgers by Eileen ALTAR CANDLES † Ralph Politi by Gerri Swetz For the week are offered for: Lorraine & Anthony Scarpa Wednesday, February 10th From: Tony 9:00 † Marie Robertazzi (7th Ann.) by Robertazzi Family † Mary Sutton by Lisa Oropollo OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS Thursday, February 11th (Includes online tithing) 9:00 † Irene Haggart (10th Ann.) January 31, 2021 : Due to the snowstorm we were not able to process the collection, the amount will be published in † Anthony Russo by Nancy Byron our Feb 14th bulletin Friday, February 12th 9:00 † Arlene Petrillo (1st Ann.) by Teresa Petrillo We are very grateful for your weekly contribution to † Doris M. Haley (9th Ann.) by Family St. Rose! Your generosity is vital to meet our expens- es and continue our many ministries. Please note that Saturday, February 13th you can give online by visiting our website, mail your 9:00 † Nick De Finis (15th Ann.) by De Finis Family envelopes to the rectory office, use our “drop-off” box † Aida Garcia by Debbie † Benjamin Karpinski by Annmarie Karpinski BAPTISMS † Alfonso Minicozzi by Doris & Giulio Congratulations to the Parents of our newly baptized: † Luigi Gatta by Paula Mildon Vienna Rose Centanni 5:30 † Marilyn O’Connor by Janet Nardone † Rose Marucci by Angela PRAY FOR THE SICK Sunday, February 14th Please remember in your prayers those in our parish and 7:30 For The People of The Parish community who are ill, especially: † Angelo Tamburri by Rachael Joan Labrador, Renata Messina, George Laveccia, † Antonio De Franco by Theresa Kathy Liebhauser, Fred Vaccaro, Ann Perrotta, Tony 9:15 † Angela Della Pia by Patricia & Peter Lane Toma, Richard Morales, Helen Mourino, John Bright, † Angelo Consolazio by Anna Marie Kusant Luis and Sol Mantes, Dolores Forino, Carmine Davino, 10:30 † Carmine Sarno by Family and ten special intentions † Esperanza Iglesias by Deborah Bregna 12:15 † Erich Specht (1st Ann.) by Carvagno Family PRAY FOR THE DECEASED † Esperanza Iglesias by Debbie Bregna We remember and give God thanks for our beloved dead 7:00 Grace Yeh (Birthday) by Helen Kyung Yeh especially: † Givannina Ciambriello by Family Tulio Portal, husband of Norma; Vincenza Gambino, mother of Louisa Hamilton; Edward Culleton, father of Mary Lou Leib. Ann D’Aries, mother of Kim Allornardo

2 PARISH NEWS

FOOD PANTRY seven sacraments. The sacraments give us God’s grace, Only prepackaged bags to those who come due to which is God’s life and love. What Sacrament helps peo- COVID-19 restrictions until further notice. Thanks to your ple who feel sick? generous donations we are able to help many people that come to our food pantry. The food pantry is in need of: SCAMMER IS ATTACKING OUR PARISHES Cup of Noodles, small condiments, peanut butter, snacks, Our parishes are being scammed with special requests cleaning products, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper for money. At times, the scammer uses a bogus email towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, & deodorant. The food address with priest’s name as the sender. pantry will be opened on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each Please do not reply to any email by sending them mon- month from 10:00 – 11:00am. ey, credit card information, gift cards, etc. unless you are absolutely certain it is legitimate. Do not click on these CONFIRMATION emails. 9th & 10th Grade Class Night — Sunday, February 21 Please forward any suspicious messages to technolo- 7th & 8th Grade Class Night — Sunday, February 28 [email protected]. All such requests seeking RELIGIOUS EDUCATION funds by email should be verified by contacting the in- Gospel Corner dividual who claims to have sent it. Criminals often do In today’s Gospel we hear how Jesus helped a woman research and know details that make the requests seem to feel better. He healed her. Jesus gave the Church the authentic.

BIBLE STUDY STARTING FEBRUARY 11TH

Jesus is our savior, our redeemer, our Lord, and our God. Our belief in Jesus is what makes us who we are as Catholics, but do we really know him as we should? We in- vite you to make him the center of your life by joining us for Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a video study program that plores the entirety of Jesus’ life and what he means for us as Catholics today. Five weeks were covered last Fall and we will cover the remaining this Lent.

We will learn how Jesus is God Incarnate, fully divine and fully human. We’ll experience his intimacy with the Father, his revelation of the Father’s love, and his gift of the Holy Spirit to each of us. Most importantly, our encounter with Christ will empower us to know and love him in a new and life-changing way.

We will resume the Jesus study on Thursday, February 11th at 7:00-8:30pm (the week before Ash Wednesday) and meet every other Thursday evening. Participants will meet to view an engaging video presentation followed by group discussion and fellowship. We will be social distancing in the cafeteria while simultaneously providing on-line participation for those who cannot attend in person.

For more information or to register for the final five weeks, please contact Deacon Ron at [email protected] or 973-887-2963. We hope you can join us! Though not required, we are suggesting a $30 donation to cover the cost of materials.

Feb 11th The Teachings of Jesus and the fulfillment of Israel Feb 25th The Truth about Jesus March 11th The Road to Glory, the Path to Suffering March 25th New Passover, New Exodus April 8th Resurrection and Life saintroseoflimachurch.org 3 ST. MARTHA’S FEAST DAY WILL NOW INCLUDE MARY AND LAZARUS, AFTER CHANGE FROM POPE FRANCIS

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St. Martha to include her sister and brother, Mary and Lazarus, on the church’s universal calen- dar of feast days.

The names of Mary and Lazarus will be added to the July 29 feast on the General Roman Calendar, the universal schedule of holy days and feast days for the Latin rite of the Catholic Church.

The Vatican Feb. 2 published the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments’ decree ordering the change in calendars.

Signed by Cardinal Robert Sarah, the congregation’s prefect, the decree said Pope Francis approved the memorial for Martha, Mary and Lazarus after “considering the important evangelical witness they offered in welcoming the Lord Jesus into their home, in listening to him attentively, (and) in believing that he is the resurrection and the life.”

“In the household of Bethany, the Lord Jesus experienced the family spirit and friendship of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, and for this reason the Gospel of John states that he loved them,” it said. “Martha generously offered him hospitality, Mary listened attentively to his words and Lazarus promptly emerged from the tomb at the command of the one who humiliated death.”

The decree explained that the “traditional uncertainty of the Latin church” regarding the identity of three women named Mary in the Gospels -- Mary Magdalene, Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus, and Mary “the sinner whose sins the Lord had forgiven” -- was resolved “in recent studies and times,” thus paving the way for celebrating the siblings in one memorial.

A separate congregation decree, also published Feb. 2, said the pope also approved the optional memorial of three doctors of the church: Sts. Gregory of Narek, a 10th-century Armenian monk; John of Avila, the famed 16th-century preacher, confessor and spiritual writer; and 12th-century German abbess Hildegard of Bingen.

The saints, who hail from both the Eastern and Western church traditions, were declared doctors of the church for their important contributions to theology and spirituality.

In its decree, the congregation explained that those given the title of “doctor of the church” exemplify the “link be- tween holiness and understanding things divine and also human.

“Indeed, the wisdom that characterizes these men and women is not solely theirs, since by becoming disciples of divine wisdom, they have themselves become teachers of wisdom for the entire ecclesial community,” it said. “It is in this light that the holy ‘doctors’ are inscribed in the General Roman Calendar.”

The optional memorial for St. Gregory of Narek will be celebrated Feb. 27, while those for Sts. John of Avila and Hildegard of Bingen will be celebrated May 10 and Sept. 17, respectively.

There are currently 36 doctors of the church, including Sts. John Chrysostom, Augustine, Catherine of Siena and Therese of Lisieux.

Junno Arocho Esteves. Reprinted with permission of America Press, Inc., 2021.

4 saintroseoflimachurch.org EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER NEWS saintroseoflimaecc.org In Our Pre-K classes, we are investigating famous of art – paintings, sculptures, performances and instal- artists. Our first artist is Yayoi Kusama from Japan. lations – they have one thing in common, DOTS! We First, we read a story about her titled” Yayoi Kusama decided to make some art like she did. First, we used Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry.” It told paper mache to make a spherical sculpture. Next, we us about her life growing up and things she loved to painted our sculpture and added DOTS, just like she paint and sculpt. The story described her as a Japa- did. We think they turned out beautiful and we dis- nese artist who is sometimes called ‘the princess of played them in our school! We can’t wait to learn polka dots’. Although she makes lots of different types about different artists and what they liked to create.

TWEETS FROM POPE FRANCIS

Pope Francis • @Pontifex Jan 31

“The Lord does not call us to be soloists, but to be part of a choir that can sometimes miss a note or two, but must always try to sing in unison.”

Pope Francis • @Pontifex Jan 30

“The Lord looks for us where we are, he loves us as we are, and he patiently walks by our side. With his word, he wants to change us, to invite us to live fuller lives and to put out into the deep together with him.”

Pope Francis • @Pontifex Jan 29

“The culture of life is the heritage that Christians want to share with everyone. Every human life, unique and unrepeatable, is priceless. This must be courageously proclaimed ever anew through word and action.”

saintroseoflimachurch.org 5 PARISH DIRECTORY

Address 312 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Parish Office:973-887-5572 Fax: 973-884-0476 Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–3:00pm In case of a TRUE EMERGENCY, death or funeral, after office hours, please call973-887-5572 and press “3” to reach a priest

Pastor Fr. Matthew Kranc Ext. 125 fr.matthew@saintroseoflimachurch.org Parochial Vicar Fr. Kerwin Gaza Ext. 114 fr.kerwin@saintroseoflimachurch.org Permanent Deacons Deacon Vincent Leo 973-985-8832 [email protected] Deacon Ron Forino 973-887-2963 [email protected] Deacon Alfredo Fanelli [email protected]

Parish Secretary Cathleen Seborowski Ext 128 cseborowski@saintroseoflimachurch.org Director of Religious Education & Youth Protection Coordinator Bernadette Caponegro 973-887-0357 bcaponegro@saintroseoflimachurch.org Confirmation & Youth Ministry Lisa Paradiso 973-599-2944 lparadiso@saintroseoflimachurch.org Bulletin & Confirmation Assistant Tanya D’Souza 973-599-2944 tdsouza@saintroseoflimachurch.org Director of Early Childhood Center Lorie Agrifolio 973-887-1801 [email protected] For the complete parish directory visit our website: saintroseoflimachurch.org SACRAMENTS PARISH OPPORTUNITIES

Baptism RCIA Devotion to Padre Pio To make arrangements for Baptism The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a Following the 9am Mass on Friday please call Fr. Matthew or Fr. Kerwin. program for people who seek full initiation into the Catholic Church. For information, please Right to Life Reconciliation contact Deacon Ron Forino. Anne Marie Gillespie [email protected] Due to COVID-19, we take strict Miraculous Medal Novena precaution measures to protect priests and our community. Following 9am Mass on Saturday Rosary Altar Society Meetings suspended due to COVID-19. Marriage Knights of Columbus • Officers Meetings - 1st Wednesday of the Please contact Fr. Matthew or Fr. Secular Franciscan Order Kerwin and set up an appointment. Month - 7:30pm - Lower Cafeteria • General Meetings - 2nd Monday of the Month Meetings suspended due to COVID-19. Anointing of the Sick 7:30pm - Lower Cafeteria Please notify the parish office of any • Interested in Joining the Knights Contact> Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament need for a home or hospital visit. [email protected] First Fridays at 6pm in the church. • Next General Meeting Monday, February 8th 7:30PM - Lower Cafeteria First Saturday Devotion to • We are Hosting a Wives Appreciation Mass Our Lady of Fatima on Friday, February 12th at 6:30PM (Masks Following 9am Mass Required) • Please Call Grand Knight Rich Koscielak (973- 632-6407) to Confirm Your Attendance

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