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www.RCAN.org ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK Vol. 62, No. 3 AdvocateThe community newspaper of the Archdiocese of Newark February 6, 2013 Season of Lent With Ash Wednesday this year on Confessions during season of Lent Feb. 13, the Archdiocese of Newark has released its annual listing of Lenten regulations. The days of both ‘Light’creates a beacon for Reconciliation fast and abstinence during the season of Lent are Ash Wednesday BY WARD MIELE for confession, penance and in- with hope in God’s mercy and and Good Friday. The other Fridays Managing Editor dividual absolution. trust in the help of His grace.” Interior repentance of Lent are days of abstinence. On Communal celebrations can Father Thomas Dente, director a day of fast, only one full meal is NEWARK — During the up- be part of the Wednesday evening of the Office of Divine Worship is a radical permitted. Those between the ages coming Lenten season, Arch- celebrations of The Light is on and chairman of the archdiocesan reorientation of our of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On bishop John J. Myers has issued a for You. Individual parish sched- Year of Faith program, stressed a day of abstinence, no meat may be special Year of Faith invitation to ules for the Sacrament of Rec- that The Light is on for You is of- whole life; a return, fered to practicing Catholics but eaten. Those who have reached the Catholics throughout the local onciliation will remain intact. a conversion to God age of 14 are obliged by the law of Church to experience the unique To help prepare for the also has special emphasis on the abstinence. The obligation to ob- and powerful spiritual renewal Sacrament of Reconciliation, the faithful who have fallen away with all our heart. serve the laws of fast and absti- awaiting them in the Sacrament of archdiocesan Year of Faith from the Church. nence “substantially,” or as a whole, Reconciliation. Web site is available. To specifi- Fr. Dente stressed the bene- is a serious obligation. The Fridays of Declared by Pope Benedict cally obtain information about fits of “celebrating this impor- the year, outside of Lent, are de- XVI in his Apostolic Letter Porta going to confession, visit the Web tant Sacrament.” Doing so, he signed as days of penance, but each Fidei (Door of Faith), the Year of site (below). The Web site has a explained, the penitent is able to individual may substitute for the tra- Faith began last Oct. 11 and ends video on the sacrament, guidance “recognize their sinfulness, it is ditional abstinence from meat some Nov. 24. on how to make a good confes- an opportunity to recover from other practice of voluntary self-de- The program outlined by sion, answers to frequently asked one’s sins.” The “key” element, nial as penance. The time for fulfilling Archbishop Myers, “The Light is questions and pertinent resource he emphasized, is the healing the Paschal Precept (Easter duty*) on for You,” is a special nation- material. that occurs through the Sacra- extends from the First Sunday of wide initiative to experience In announcing the special ini- ment of Reconciliation. Lent, Feb. 17, to the Solemnity of Christ’s forgiveness and love in tiative to his priests, Archbishop It is, Fr. Dente went on to say, the Most Holy Trinity, May 26. the confessional. To that end, arch- Myers cited the importance and reconciliation both with God and diocesan priests will be available power of the sacrament as con- the larger Church community. He (*Canon 920, “All the faithful, after to hear confessions in churches tained in the Catechism of the felt it important to point out too they have been initiated into the that during The Light is on for Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by and college or school chapels on Catholic Church. It states “interior the obligation of receiving Wednesdays during Lent from 7 to repentance is a radical reorienta- You, both anonymous and face-to- Communion at least once a year.) 8 p.m. The exact dates are Feb. 20, tion of our whole life, a return, a face confessions will be available. (USCCB) explained that in the 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27. conversion to God with all our Fr. Dente made a special point to confessional “we meet the Lord, These celebrations consist of a heart, an end of sin, a turning away remind penitents of the anonymity who wants to grant forgiveness Inside Liturgy of the Word to help peni- from evil, with repugnance toward and complete secrecy of the con- and the grace to live a renewed life USA & World News ...... 4 tents prepare for the Sacrament the evil actions we have commit- fessional. in Him. In this sacrament, He pre- Black History Month ...... 8, 9 followed by the opportunity to ted. At the same it entails the desire In a recent pastoral, the U.S. pares us to receive Him free from meet individually with a priest and resolution to change one’s life, Conference of Catholic Bishops serious sin, with a lively faith, Around the Archdiocese ...... 12 Continued on page 5 Classifieds ...... 14 www.YearofFaithArchNewark.org/reconciliation.htm Obituaries ...... 15 PRO-LIFE PROCLAIMED—In advance of Professional Directory ...... 15 the 40th annual March for Life in www.rcan.org/advocate Washington, D.C. on Jan. 25 (see The Catholic Advocate, Jan. 9), which contained a large contingent from the local Church protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade decision legalizing abortion, Most Rev. John W. Flesey, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, celebrated the annual Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Jan. 20. Father Joseph A. Meagher, the director of the archdiocesan Respect Life office and the pastor of Saint Antoninus Parish in Newark, was a concelebrant. Following Mass and braving strong, frigid winds, the faithful—as pictured—marched to nearby Saint Lucy Parish for a Eucharistic Holy Hour, display- ing a pro-life banner. In his homily, Bishop Flesey declared each person “has a des- tiny and the opportunity to be all they were meant to be by God who created them.” He stressed the point that “every pregnancy means a baby. Pray everyone realizes that.” In addition to the Mass at the Newark Cathedral and the annual march in Washington D.C., the Piscataway-based New Jersey Right to Life held a pro-life rally Advocate photo – Ward Miele in Trenton on Jan. 22. 2 Our Archdiocese February 6, 2013 Archbishop sees gun control in light of the Gospel n the month since the tragic shooting at Sandy • Call for sensible regulations of guns Hook Elementary School in Connecticut many of • Support legislative efforts that seek to protect soci- our country’s political and moral leaders have en- ety from the violence associated with easy access tered into a discussion about our present gun con- Sincerely to deadly weapons including assault weapons. trol laws and how best to move forward as we look • Make a serious commitment to confront the perva- Iinto the future. Once again we need to look at this as an- sive role of addiction and mental illness in crime. other aspect of the “culture of death” that threatens our na- in the Lord Do these sound familiar? It seems that 13 years tion and its citizens. As chief shepherd of this local Church later, despite the hard work and efforts of many, these of Newark, I want to share my thoughts and reflections on same concerns are present. How many tragedies have this important issue. By Archbishop John J. Myers to occur before we take seriously the call of the Gospel First of all, we reiterate that we are always a people of to be peacemakers. prayer. As was stated in “Call to Action in Response to After reviewing recent proposals, I see a very good Newtown Tragedy” on Dec. 21, 2012 (see The Catholic call upon both the president and beginning of a dialogue that will finally address these Advocate, Jan. 9), several of my brother bishops said: “As I issues. I know well the twists and turns that seem so Catholic bishops, we join together with the president of Congress to lay aside partisan common in our legislative process. However, I call our conference, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who on the day upon both the president and Congress to lay aside par- of the horrible tragedy expressed his profound solidarity politics and work for the common tisan politics and work for the common good of our with and prayers for the families, friends, neighbors and good of our people. people. I believe that people of good will from diverse communities whose hearts have been rent by the loss of a political opinions can come to a common ground on child or loved one.” As I did soon after the tragedy I reiter- with emotion and I recognize that this can be magnified these issues. Our people will be the first to benefit. ate the need for our parishes and faithful to continue to after a tragedy like Newtown. However, we are called not I call too upon the faithful, not to let this important pray for all those involved and affected by this incident. to shrink away from such issues, but look at them in light issue fade from memory as other issues important to Yet, we can also use this tragedy as an opportunity for of the Gospel and the teaching of the Church. For us this our country arise. We cannot afford to let another moral growth. Again I quote from my brother bishops is indeed, a moral issue. tragedy to happen to make us remember. who wrote: “Sacred Scripture reminds us time and again In speaking in 2000 on the statement “Responsibility, Please support all reasonable efforts of gun con- to ‘be not afraid.’ Indeed, we must find within ourselves Rehabilitation and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on trol as they work through the legislative process. Be the faith-filled courage to address the challenges our na- Crime and Criminal Justice,” the U.S. bishops asked legis- in touch with your representatives and let them tion faces, both in our homes and in our national policies.” lators and all Catholics and people of good will to follow know how important this is to us, our children, and The issue of gun control has always been one charged some basic options: future generations. Faith Quest program begins Feb. 27 with a roster of scholarly speakers By Michael c. GaBriele series brochure and registration speak on “The Eucharist.” Father Editor form, call the Saint Aloysius Robert G. Laferrera, pastor of Our office at (973) 226-0209, ext. Lady of the Blessed Sacrament CALDWELL—Faith Quest 8, or any of the other sponsor- will address “The Easter Triduum: 2013, a four-week Catholic adult ing parishes. Contact Patricia Entering into the Dying and Rising faith-formation forum will open Fitzpatrick, a member of the of the Lord.” Wednesday, Feb. 27 , 7:30-9 p.m. Faith Quest steering committee, Sister Alice Uhl, O.P., the at Saint Aloysius Parish, 219 at (973) 994-0173 for additional coordinator for the Rite of Chris- Bloomfield Ave. information tian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Saint Aloysius also will host Along with Saint Aloysius, at Saint Aloysius, serves as the the three additional weekly ses- other parishes in northwestern chair of the Faith Quest steering sions, presented on Wednesdays Essex County that sponsor the committee. “Faith Quest taps the Submitted photo evenings during the Season of annual adult-education series talents of the Archdiocese of Saint Aloysius Parish in Caldwell will host the 2013 Faith Quest Lent: March 6, 13 and 20—all include: Notre Dame, North Newark,” Sr. Alice said. Catholic adult faith-formation series, which began in 2007 as part starting at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Msgr. Caldwell; Saint Thomas More, The list of speakers making of the Archdiocese of Newark’s New Energies Program. Pictured Michael J. Desmond is the pastor Fairfield; and Our Lady of the presentations in the Faith Quest are members of the Faith Quest steering committee, preparing to mail out brochures for the four-part program. of Saint Aloysius. Blessed Sacrament, Roseland. The series includes Sister Vivien The four-part series, which is three primary topics to be ad- Jennings, O.P., former president of Award from the College of Saint senior pastor at Caldwell United open to the public, features “stand- dressed by speakers include prayer Caldwell College; Father Thomas Elizabeth (CSE), Convent Station; Methodist Church and convener alone” presentations, meaning that and spirituality, understanding A. Dente, director of the arch- Catherine Martin, Ph.D., author of the West Essex Ministerial those interested in attending Sacred Scripture and faith in prac- diocesan Office of Divine and professor of Theology at CSE; Association; Ginger Grancagnolo, Faith Quest can attend some or tice. Father Anthony J. Randazzo, Worship; Dr. Zeni Fox, Ph.D., an Mary Bertani pastoral minister and Ed. D., O.P.A., author, private all of the sessions. A small the pastor of Notre Dame, will dis- author and the recipient of the licensed therapist; John Pascal, a counselor and adjunct professor “free-will” donation is suggest- cuss “Living with the Vatican II “Wisdom and Service Award” teacher at Seton Hall Prep, West at Bloomfield College; and Dr. ed for those who attend in order Visionaries.” Father James Manos, from Saint John’s University, New Orange, and an adjunct profes- Nancy Blattner, Ph.D., O.P.A ., the to defray expenses. To obtain a pastor of Saint Thomas More, will York, and the “Servant Leader sor at CSE; Rev. Jeff Markay, president of Caldwell College.

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NEWARK—The 20th annual programs sponsored by the Arch- Creamer runs the 90-year-old Archbishop’s Business and Labor diocese of Newark’s CYO/Youth family business, which ranks Recognition Reception will be and Young Adult Ministries, based among the top-200 construction held Tuesday, March 12 at May- at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat companies in the United States. A fair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Ave., Center, located at 499 Belgrove graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson West Orange. Dr., Kearny. Thomas G. Conboy is University, Teaneck, he has risen The fund-raising event begins the director of the CYO and Office through the ranks of the business at 5:30 p.m. as guests will have the of Youth and Young Adult Min- during the last 40 years. Creamer opportunity to have their pictures istries, while Father Timothy Graff and Son is involved in heavy- taken with Archbishop John J. serves as pastoral moderator. construction infrastructure proj- Myers. Cocktails and food stations Gregory Lalevee, the business ects—roads, bridges, rail installa- will open at 6 p.m., while the pro- manager of International Union tions and water, electrical, gas Submitted photo gram is slated to start at 7:15 p.m. of Operating Engineers, Local and telecommunications utility J. Fletcher Creamer, Jr., (left) chief executive officer of J. Fletcher Tickets are priced at $200 per 825, Springfield, and J. Fletcher contracts. Creamer and Son Inc., and Gregory Lalevee, the business manager of person or $1,800 for a group of 10. Creamer, Jr., chief executive offi- William T. Mullen, president International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 825, will be honored cer of J. Fletcher Creamer and of the NJ State Building and at the 20th annual Archbishop’s Business and Labor Recognition Son Inc., Hackensack, will be Construction Trades Council Reception, which will be held March 12 at Mayfair Farms, West Orange. honored at the event. serves as the reception chairman, Lalevee was elected as the while Charles Wowkanech, the Benedictine Monks of Newark Abbey Interfaith business manager of Local 825 in president of the NJ State AFL- Weekday Services in St. Mary’s Church 2010. In May 2011 he was named CIO and Thomas P. Giblin, busi- breakfast set to the IUOE’s general executive ness manager of Local No. 68, 5:00 a.m. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament board. One month later Gov. IUOE are co-chairmen. 6:00 a.m. Morning Prayer for Feb. 18 11:40 a.m. Midday Prayer 5:00 p.m. Community Mass NEWARK — The Interfaith 7:00 p.m. Sung Vespers Brotherhood/Sisterhood of Bergen County will hold its 27th annual 520 Dr. M.L. King Boulevard, Newark, NJ breakfast on Monday, Feb. 18, 10 (973) 792-5786 or visit www.newarkabbey.org a.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton, 650 Terrace Ave. Tickets for the breakfast are $25 for adults and $15 for chil- dren under the age of 12. Con- tact Father Phillip F. Latronico, M.A., chairman of the arch- diocesan Commission for Inter- religious Affairs, by phone at (201) 935-6492 or via e-mail ([email protected]) for more infor- mation. Members of the interfaith or- ganization’s Sikh community will be the hosts for the gathering. Harinder Singh, co-founder and When Jesus turned around and noticed chief programming officer of the them following Him, Sikh Research Institute, based in He asked them, San Antonio, TX, will serve as the “What are you looking for?” keynote speaker. Singh’s presenta- tion is titled “Harmony in a World They said to Him, “Rabbi,where of Difference.” do you stay?” Fr. Latronico recalled that last year a lone gunman killed and “Come and see,” wounded worshipers at a Sikh He answered. temple in Oak Creek, WI (see The John 1:38-39 Stained glass alcoves Catholic Advocate, Aug. 22, 2012). Have you considered following Along with the Catholic and after Jesus Sikh faiths, communities repre- as a Priest, Sister or Brother...? sented in the Interfaith Brother- hood/Sisterhood of Bergen Coun- ty include Jewish, Muslim, Protes- tant, Baha’i, Hindu and Jain. Fr. John Gabriel, Vocations Director The Sikh religion has a fol- The Vocations Office lowing of over 20 million peo- 171 Clifton Ave. •P.O. Box 9500 ple worldwide. Sikhism preach- Newark, NJ 07104-0500 es there is only one God for all (973) 497-4365 religions and that all people are equal in the eyes of God. 4 USA & World News February 6, 2013 At March for Life gathering Jan. 24, 25 Bishop, in homily, tells faithful: don’t lose hope By Michael c. GaBriele Activities, was the principal cele- Editor brant and homilist at the Jan. 24 Vigil Mass. Following the Open- WASHINGTON—Pilgrims ing Mass, the vigil continued in from throughout the United States the Crypt Church of the Basilica gathered at the Basilica of the with confessions, a National National Shrine of the Immaculate Rosary for Life, night prayer Conception on Jan. 24, praying for according to the Byzantine Rite, an end to abortion during the and holy hours led by seminarians Opening Mass of the National from across the country. Prayer Vigil for Life. On Jan. 25, the Basilica of the The Vigil Mass, celebrated on National Shrine of the Immaculate the eve of the annual March for Conception hosted morning Life rally on the National Mall, co- prayers in the Crypt Church and incided with the 40th anniversary the closing Mass in the Great Bishop Kevin Farrell of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Submitted photo Upper Church. Most Rev. Kevin J. ple’ of the Old Testament who Wade decision on Jan. 22, 1973, Caldwell College students participated in the annual March for Life. Farrell, the Bishop of Dallas, wandered through the desert for 40 which legalized abortion nation- The group included (front row, left to right) Elizabeth Hooban; was the principal celebrant and years. The Lord made a covenant wide. Since the decision was Melissa Brady; Lindsay Hulin; Alexandria Pascucci; (middle row) homilist. The Diocese of Dallas’ with them that they would inherit handed down, an estimated 55 Courtney Privett; Rosalie Burke; Amy Ondrejack; Samantha Web site posted Bishop Farrell’s the Promised Land, but with all the million abortions have been legal- Rivera; Melissa Pascucci; Laura Schreiber; (back row) Christopher homily. setbacks—the discouragement, ly performed in the United States. Petillo. Hulin and Ondrejack attended the “Students for Life of “Over the past 40 years we the suffering and pain and the pas- As reported, members of the America” national conference the day after the March for Life. have labored in the name of Jesus sage of time—they began to lose Archdiocese of Newark took Catholic Advocate, Jan. 9). and events this week are also a to rid our nation of the tragic hope. Without faith, we too can part in the annual March for “Marking the anniversary of time to pray with faith and hope in scourge of abortion,” Bishop begin to lose hope of ever chang- Life, held on Jan. 25 (see The the Roe decision each year could God’s mercy. The commitment Farrell said. “We have had some ing the hearts of those who do not be disheartening in light of the and energy of hundreds of thou- success. Today, there is a nation- believe in the sanctity of human LEARN ROSARY MAKING lives lost and the lives shattered by sands of young people who are wide decline in both the number life. LEWIS & COMPANY abortion,” Susan Wills, assistant here to pray and to march on behalf and rate of abortions. More and “We cannot lose hope,” he con- Contact us for a catalog director of the Secretariat of Pro- of unborn children and grieving more people understand the truth tinued. “We must continue the and introductory offer. Life Activities for the U.S. post-abortive mothers is proof that that the child in the womb is a struggle in positive, life-affirming rosaryparts.com Conference of Catholic Bishops the pro-life movement is alive and human being. Sadly, over 1 mil- ways. We must pray and we must (800) 342 - 2400 (USCCB), said. “But this Mass growing and stronger than ever.” lion innocent children lose their continue to make our voices heard Cardinal Seán O’Malley of lives each year through abortion. so that our elected leaders know Boston, chairman of the U.S. After these 40 years of hard work that there are many who stand for Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life we may feel like the ‘chosen peo- life. We must never give up.”

8th Annual DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE March 2, 2013, 9 am – 5:30 pm Cardinal Spellman High School – Bronx, NY SPEAKERS

Johnnette Msgr. James Fr. Donald Fr. Tad Fr. Bernard Benkovic Lisante Calloway, MIC Pacholczyk, PhD Murphy, CFR Mater Ecclesiae College Choir Q & A PANEL OF DIVINE MERCY EXPERTS

TRIBUTE TO: HOLY MASS, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR MAIN CELEBRANT: by Joe Campo and Chris Bell Fr. Mariusz Koch, CFR

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: 1-800-462-7426 • www.thedivinemercy.org/bronx February 6, 2013 Local News 5 40 Days effort seeks volunteers to join pro-life prayer campaign AREA—The 40 Days for Life by phone (973-509-8123) or facilities. The 40 Days for Life campaign, which begins Ash e-mail ([email protected]) for national headquarters is based Wednesday (Feb. 13) and ends more information. in Fredericksburg, VA. The vig- Palm Sunday (March 24), is seek- The prayer vigils run from 7 ils were held last year in the ing volunteers for pro-life prayer a.m. to 7 p.m. In Montclair, the Archdiocese of Newark. vigils in Montclair, Plainfield and vigil will be held at the Social Citing information provided by Hackensack. Security Building (across the the 40 Days for Life national head- LIFENET of Montclair is co- street from high-volume abortion quarters, Flaherty said that since ordinating the “40 Days for Life” center) at 396 Bloomfield Ave.; 2004 more than 15,500 church plans in Montclair. Chris Flaherty, in Hackensack at The Women’s congregations throughout the a member of the archdiocesan Choice, 10 Zabriskie St. (call United States have participated in Pro-Life Commission, is the ex- 551-265-8121 for details); in Plain- the 40 Days for Life campaigns; Submitted photo ecutive director of LIFENET. field at the Options for Women more than 6,700 children have Last year Chris Flaherty (second from left), the executive director of The archdiocesan Respect Life abortion facility, 1024 Park Ave. been spared from abortion; and 25 LIFENET, demonstrated with archdiocesan seminarians during the 40 Office, based in Linden and led (908-322-6763). abortion facilities completely shut Days for Life campaign. The group, pictured on Bloomfield Avenue in by Father Joseph A. Meagher The local efforts are part of a down, following local 40 Days for Montclair, includes (left to right) Cerilo Javinez, Flaherty, Michael (the pastor of Saint Antoninus national campaign of fasting and Life campaigns. Tabernero and Angel Gamba Malagon. Parish in Newark) is organizing public prayer outside abortion prayer vigils. Contact Flaherty centers and Planned Parenthood Organizers of March forums remind faithful to register www.rcan.org/menscommission http://www.rcan.org/womcom NEWARK—Organizers of the annual Catholic Men’s Conference and Women’s Commission Day of Reflection have placed special em- phasis on early registration. Both events will be held at Seton Hall University, South Orange. The men’s conference will take place March 2 followed by the women’s Day of Reflection on March 9. Their hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., respectively, and include a con- tinental breakfast and lunch. The registration cost of both events is $25 for adults, $20 for students and senior citizens (those 65 years and older) with free admission for clergy and Religious. Online registration can be done through the Web “I made my choice… and I’m glad it www.ichspride.org sites posted above. Call (973) 497-4545 for information on both venues. was Immaculate!” “We Walk by Faith” is the theme for the men’s conference; “Redis- covering the Joy of Believing” is the theme for the women’s forum.

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A season to reconcile, reflect and refresh Seeing & ith the start of lent tion—namely, that the govern- this lenten season to prepare for the better or reinforces the elieving only a week away, we ment must not force Americans to themselves spiritually for this spe- good we may already be doing. B Wbegin to turn our violate their religious and moral cial moment in their lives. ideally, it not only includes interi- thoughts to what might be the beliefs on respect for life when For the rest of us, we will en- or spiritual growth but also exteri- most appropriate sacrifices and/or they provide healthcare or spon- gage ourselves in the disciplines or charitable action that should be charitable initiatives to undertake sor or purchase health coverage. of lent, including resolutions for a part of our lives year ‘round. during this holy season. The pre-printed postcards growth in holiness, from fasting Regular prayer should always Considering that it has been make it easy to express your and abstinence to daily Mass and be the foundation of our daily 40 years since the Roe v. Wade views in a concise and consistent Communion to Stations of the routine, and concern for the poor decision legalizing abortion and way, although individual letters to Cross and days of recollection in should always be expressed in conscious of the more recent senators and representatives at our parishes and those sponsored tangible ways through helping at threats to religious liberty includ- this time and throughout the year by our Archdiocesan Men’s and a food pantry or soup kitchen ed in national healthcare reform, are always appropriate. Women’s commissions in March. with your time or material re- the bishops of the United States The following weekend, hun- Many will also participate in sources. Faith in action always By Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols are inviting us this coming week- dreds of adult candidates for com- lenten Communal Penance leads to a deeper faith more alive end to participate in a post card pletion of their Sacraments of Services or individual confes- with the love of Christ! the Evangelist Parish in campaign, “Project life and initiation will present themselves sions. This lent, the Archdiocese (Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Bergenfield, and archdiocesan liberty,” in defense of human life to Archbishop John J. Myers, of newark will mark the Year of Arnhols is pastor of Saint John vicar for pastoral life.) and religious liberty. who will call them to ongoing Faith by guaranteeing confes- The bishops have found this conversion and holiness. Several sions in every parish on the an effective tool in the past and hundred more catechumens who lenten Wednesdays (excluding are asking us to once again re- have been preparing for two years Ash Wednesday) from 7 to 8 Cathedral prepares to host mind our government representa- to become members of the p.m., in addition to whatever the tives and legislators in the Church through the Sacraments usual parish times for confession Conversion, Election rites Congress and Senate of some of of Baptism, Confirmation and may be. Hopefully, this universal the issues that really matter to us eucharist at this year’s easter schedule, entitled “The light is By Michael c. GaBriele the first weekend of the lent, rep- as Catholics and ought to matter vigil will be “elected’ or formally On for You,” will provide the Editor resent important steps in the Rite to the citizens of our country, re- chosen by the archbishop to pro- moment of grace for many who of Christian initiation of Adults gardless of religious denomina- ceed through the Scrutiny rites of have been away from the Church neWARK—The Archdiocese (RCiA), the process by which an or the serious practice of their of newark will conduct the annual adult becomes a Catholic. The Rite faith to “come home” and be rec- Call to Continuing Conversion of election marks the “choosing” onciled to god (see story on and Rite of election Feb. 16 and of those who have been prepar- page 1). 17, respectively, at the Cathedral ing for initiation into the Catholic Ultimately, any lenten prac- Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Church. tice we take on should be some- The two liturgical rites, cele- Father John J. Chadwick, thing that changes our direction brated in the United States during S.T.D., the archdiocesan director of RCiA, said the Rite of election H elp us continue focuses on catechumens—unbap- H tized adults. The Church’s min- istry of formation and preparation our mission St. Andrew the Apostle Church of catechumens is called the cate- chumenate, a period that typically of evangelization lasts for one year. The period of the Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance catechumenate is part of a process of conversion and catechesis and spreading 126 Broadway Bayonne NJ (Church teaching) for those who wish to join the Catholic faith. He the "Good News". said the season of lent is a period of intense spiritual preparation. Saturday, March 9th “Catechumens find strength in god’s grace and through the sup- Bobby Byrne & Orchestra port of our (archdiocesan) com- PLEASE CONSIDER A SUBSCRIPTION munity,” Fr. Chadwick said. 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They’re called or call to an ongoing conversion to com- (973) 497- 4200 pete their sacramental initiation to pay by Call Rectory for Tickets: 201-437-0833 into the Church. These baptized adults formally are known as “can- Images © FaithClipart.com Visa, MC or Discover. didates,” to distinguish them from unbaptized catechumens. February 6, 2013 Local News 7 Repollet points out: ‘every gift to AAA makes a difference’ By Michael c. GaBriele only 20 percent of households Editor contribute to the AAA. “Every year many pastors and NEWARK—Moving forward lay leaders ask: what are the best with its theme of “We Are One methods in getting people to give Body,” the 2013 Archbishop’s or continue to give?” Repollet Annual Appeal (AAA) will look said. “The pastor should make his to gather donations to help the own gift to the AAA and inform poorest and most vulnerable mem- his parishioners of his support of bers of the Archdiocese of Newark. the appeal. Get someone to speak Advocate photo – M. Gabriele The AAA campaign began about how their life was impacted Last month the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Development hosted the annual “appreciation re- Feb. 2 and 3 with “pledge week” at by programs funded through the ception” to launch the 2013 AAA campaign. Pictured at the event, held at the Newark chancery, are (left to the 218 parishes throughout the AAA.” right) Carla L. Repollet, executive director of the Office of Stewardship and Development; Father Anthony J. four counties of the Archdiocese In addition to practical sugges- Lionelli, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Montclair; Archbishop John J. Myers; and Peggy of Newark (see The Catholic tions, Repollet stressed it was es- Frazza, AAA coordinator at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Ridgewood. Call the archdiocesan Advocate, Jan. 23). Continued on page 10 Development Office at (973) 497-4129 for more information on donating to the AAA. Carla Repollet, executive di- rector of the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Development, said the final tally for the 2012 Over 600 AAA was $10 million in pledges, Dresses down 3 percent from the previous year. Repollet acknowledged tepid For Your economic conditions, concerns Communion over unemployment, the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and Day even the focus on the presidential (Plus-Sizes) election were all seen as factors No Appointment Needed contributing to the mild decline in Our 22nd Year 2012 pledges. Susan B. Banks, Owner “We faced many challenges last year,” Repollet said, address- ing the Jan. 17 gathering at the Archdiocesan Center—the annual “appreciation reception” for AAA parish coordinators and pastors. “Many of those who give consis- tently just could not do it last year. Therefore the number of donors declined. Knowing this, we all have to think of new ways to invite more parishioners to give to the (2013) AAA. 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Describing his tumultuous the Archdiocese of Newark cele- served in Liberia from 1984-2002 with kids, some even sleeping on time as a missionary in Liberia brates Black History Month dur- in the Buah District of Grand Kru the floor. At night, soldiers ’ve been arrested a during the country’s brutal 14- ing February. County. Some of his responsibili- would shoot their weapons in the number of times, year civil war, he witnessed The initials “SMA” stand ties included working as a pastor air and once a bullet grazed shot at and even atrocities first-hand while serv- for the group’s name in Latin: and managing an elementary someone inside the house. We accused of being an ing as the regional superior of Societas Missionum ad Afros. school. The country erupted into moved a dresser in front of the Israeli spy,” Father the congregation in Africa’s SMA is a global network of over two civil wars from 1989-2003. windows so no stray bullets Michael“I Moran, S.M.A., Provin- oldest republic. 1,000 Catholic missionaries— According to estimates by BBC would come in. Most soldiers re- cial Superior of the Society of These vivid recollections women and men—who serve News, 250,000 people were killed spected the Church and wouldn’t African Missions, Tenafly, said shared by Fr. Moran paint a pic- people throughout Africa as well during the wars and many thou- bother us unless they were des- as people of African descent sands more fled the fighting. The perate for money,” he recalled. throughout the world. French- conflict left the country in eco- Not only did he provide a safe born Bishop Melchior de Marion nomic ruin. haven for children, but soldiers Bresillac founded SMA in Lyon, “Our compound was sur- who wanted to abandon the fight We salute France, on Dec. 8, 1856. The rounded by a brick wall and par- would also seek refuge within the American Province of SMA was ents felt it was safer to send their SMA confines. Soldiers, some of Black History Month established in 1941. children over to my house during them children themselves, were with thanksgiving and prayer recruited by tribe. The ethnic group in power was the Krahn IMMACULATE CONCEPTION tribe and in opposition were the CHURCH Our prayerful salute Gio and Mano. Fr. Moran en- couraged soldiers to leave their MONTCLAIR during weapons outside after conflict erupted inside the home between Black History Month children and soldiers from oppos- Anthony P. Vainieri, Owner ing tribes. NJ Lic. No. 2032 The relationship between St. Mary, Star of the Sea Anthony P. Vainieri Jr., Manager the Church and soldiers during Bayonne NJ Lic. No. 3880 the war was tenuous. Catholic religious leaders in Liberia, at Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Director the time, spoke out against NJ Lic. No. 3558 atrocities committed by those We Salute Black History Month We Salute Black History Month in power and by extension, some soldiers viewed priests as 5923 Kennedy Blvd • North Bergen, NJ 07047 Residential & Commercial the enemy. In one instance, Fr. Oil Service Moran’s vocation helped save 201-868-6555 & Installations one woman’s life. “A soldier held a Krahn woman at gunpoint just outside We salute my door. I intervened and said Black History MontH the woman was in my care and I could not allow her to be WitH tHanksgiving • SyStrum EnErgy • WE hElp cuStomErS in SavingS killed. The soldier threatened and prayers to both of our lives and brought Sister Patricia Lucas us to a higher ranking officer. Director of African-American, The senior officer happened to African & Caribbean Apostolate Saint Peter Claver attend Catholic school as a boy and pardoned us. However, if st. Henry Celebrates the Spirit the woman was ever caught Bayonne and I was not present, she and would be killed.” He said the woman survived and is still in Black History Month tells the Accomplishments of contact with the priest who African-Americans, helped rescue her. story of a people and The SMA missionaries were Africans and the evacuated several times during their accomplishments vital to the war, Fr. Moran explained. the fabric of America. Caribbean Heritage Soldiers would take everything 56 Elmwood Ave., from the homes and did not want Holy Spirit & Montclair during anyone, the Church included, to intervene. The missionaries our lady Help of CHriStianS Rev. Richard D. Carlson, Black History Month Administrator moved from town to town, and eaSt orange eventually were led out of the February 6, 2013 BLack History Month 9 county. Fr. Moran spent 18 years missionary work, Fr. Moran said tired priests and upholding fi- in war-torn Liberia and felt he had it takes time to build a relation- nances of the missionary socie- a duty to the people with whom ship with members of a commu- ty. There are many expatriate he had formed a relationship. nity and to gain their confidence. clergy working in this country “To keep us going, (the SMA) Understanding the culture is im- from Africa and India. SMA reinforced among ourselves that perative when trying to serve hosts an orientation for the vis- what we were doing was impor- others. “We are there to discern iting priests to help them under- tant. Our presence said that the God’s presence among the peo- stand and adapt to the culture. Church was faithful to its people. ple. We have to be open to see For over 150 years SMA mis- We not only served Catholics, but God’s presence in different cul- sionaries have provided both spir- all people and we couldn’t aban- tures and lifestyles. For exam- itual and practical care in Africa don them. We came to know the ple, Americans are very goal- as pastors, teachers, healthcare people better than the non-gov- oriented. In Liberia, the object workers, construction workers, ernment organizations (NGOs) was to work together in com- farmers and other various roles. who were sent to Liberia. We munity. They were more inter- The missionaries of the American could get the organizations and ested in how they related to Province primarily minister in the local people to work together. each other. For us, the goal is Liberia, Ghana, Kenya and Because SMA has been there for all that matters. For them, the Tanzania The organization also so long, the people trusted us and people themselves are what strives to preserve and encourage Submitted photo knew we were there to help,” he mattered.” African art and culture and main- Father Michael Moran, S.M.A., center, speaks with members of explained. In the United States, there tains several museums through- Barkleyville Parish in the Cape Palmas Diocese, Liberia. Fr. Moran Fr. Moran returned to the are only 27 SMA priests. As out the world. The SMA’s inter- returned to the West African country in 2010 after serving there for United States in 2002 and con- provincial superior, Fr. Moran national administrative headquar- 18 years. Founded in 1822 by freed American and Caribbean fessed he felt “burned out.” He is responsible for the elderly re- ters is in Rome. slaves, Liberia endured two civil wars between 1989-2003. has visited Liberia many times since he left and keeps in contact with some of his former students. “Whenever I go back, people still A Tribute say hello and remember me. One We Salute Black History of my former students is a nurse and the to and another works for the United Accomplishments of African-Americans Black History Month Nations.” The political situation in the from West African nation, which sits Church of Saint Gabriel St. Patrick’s Pro Cathedral on the Atlantic coast and borders the Archangel Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote and St. John’s Church d’Ivoire, has improved dramati- Saddle River Newark cally. In 2003, a peace agree- ment was reached in Liberia. Democratic elections took place in 2005. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a ooking back and looking Harvard-trained economist and former Minister of Finance, was Lahead, Black History Month BLACK HISTORY MONTH elected as the first female presi- dent in Africa. is a time of reflection. “Things are getting better in is a special and appropriate Liberia and people move around time to reflect and learn. more freely; there is hope,” Fr. Moran said. “People have to begin to trust each other again. St. Philomena, Livingston Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Orange There are still a lot of weapons in the country. Weapons give people a great sense of empowerment— if you are a 13-year-old boy hold- We Salute Black History Month ing a gun, you have ‘a say’ over We join in the joyous celebration everyone.” Fr. Moran’s faith journey to of Black History Month. Africa began thousands of miles away while at seminary in his home state of Missouri. 19 Lincoln Avenue ANGELO G. MANIA, CFSP He was always interested in Rutherford, NJ 07070 NJ Lic. No. JP03201 Telephone: 201-939-1050 Manager traveling to the continent and www.collinscalhoun.com finally visited Tanzania with e-mail: [email protected] St. Genevieve, Elizabeth the SMA in 1978. “During my first night at the mission station I heard drums beating loudly at around 2 a.m. I was nervous and We honor Black History Month and the The message of thought someone was attacking i us. It turns out that it was harvest significance of what it has to say about i Black History Month season and the farmers were gathering before dawn to head to the past and about the future. is both inspirational and the fields. The people were real- ly excited to meet us and were educational. Important lessons very open and friendly. While St. FranciS, Hoboken for us all. there, I learned what things are of value,” he recalled. The Little Church with a Big Heart St. Ann, Hoboken Regarding the dynamics of 10 Local News February 6, 2013

Caldwell looks to attain university status CALDWELL—Nancy said. “The campus community is A task force has been charged Becoming a university has Blattner, Ph.D., O.P.A., president excited about the possibility of and is working to compile the pro- been part of Blattner’s vision since of Caldwell College, said the col- claiming the designation of uni- posal that will be submitted ulti- her arrival at Caldwell in July lege’s board of trustees has unani- versity, a name that many of us be- mately for approval to the Office 2009. In her remarks to the col- mously passed a resolution charg- lieve already describes Caldwell of the New Jersey Secretary of lege’s strategic planning commit- ing the college to move forward College with the offering of our Higher Education. The process is tee in spring 2010, she first out- with the necessary steps towards first doctoral program in Applied expected to take at least two years lined this vision, and subsequently, achievement of university status. Behavior Analysis in 2009, our to complete. Blattner said she is university status became part of “This is certainly a defining strong master’s degrees in multi- hopeful that the change in status Caldwell College’s five-year moment in the history of Caldwell ple disciplinary areas, and our di- will occur during Caldwell’s 75th strategic plan. The college has College and in its future,” Blattner versity and growth.” anniversary during the 2014- seen significant growth in re- 2015 school year. cent years . Nancy Blattner Parish to host job-seeker workshop RIDGEWOOD—The Career Resources Ministry sions are free, open to the public and parish mem- of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 1 Passaic St., bership is not required. in its continuing effort to provide help to people Members of the parish ministry are career con- seeking employment, will present the first of four sultants and human-resource professionals dedicated winter/spring career workshops on Sunday, Feb. to helping people seeking employment. For addition- 24, at 1 p.m. al information, call Carol Shea at (201) 447-4215 or Workshops are held in the meeting room located Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864. in the lower church. Anyone seeking employment or “Create Your Communications Strategy and anticipating possible unemployment is invited to at- Resume” is the topic of the first workshop ses- tend. There is no pre-registration needed to partici- sion. Those attending should bring a copy of their pate in any or all of the four workshops. The ses- current resume.

monetary wealth. She cited a re- everything we have is a blessing 2013 AAA cent study by Notre Dame’s from God, which we must share Catholic Social and Pastoral with others who are in need,” Continued from page 1 Research Initiative, which con- she said. sential for parishioners to reflect on cluded Catholics tend to separate Archbishop John J. Myers also the grand scheme of Catholic life their monetary wealth and material addressed the Jan. 17 assembly at and spiritual values, and re-exam- possessions from their spiritual life. the chancery, thanking everyone ine their material possessions and “We must get them to see that for their efforts in 2012 and en- couraging them to continue their CAN YOU HELP SAVE work this year. Archbishop Myers spoke of the difficulties many A PREBORN CHILD?

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221108 Ringling.com the appeal a success.” February 6, 2013 Local News 11 Isaiah experienced cleansing of his sins Sunday Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; 1 with prayers and ceremonies that fulness. “Woe is me, i am the rulers and people of Judah. ReadingS Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 called for an examination of con- doomed! For i am a man of un- The sublime vision of isaiah 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time science. Thus pilgrims to the clean lips, living among a people has exerted a powerful influence (Feb. 10, 2013) ow do we perceive our re- Temple in Jerusalem were chal- of unclean lips...” (is 6:5). on Jewish and Christian liturgy lationship with god? lenged: “O Lord, who shall so- Well aware of the truth that no and spirituality. We all recognize Hdoes the beauty of a sun- journ in your tent? Who shall one shall see god and live (gn that this text is the source of the rise or a rainbow inspire a prayer dwell on your holy mountain?” 16:13; 32:31), isaiah acknowl- “Sanctus” of the Mass. How of thanks for the wonders of cre- (Ps 15:1). The person was expect- edged his unworthiness. no doubt many have noticed the priest or ation? indeed, divine goodness, ed to live with integrity in day-to- he had recited a prayer of confes- deacon bowing in prayer before mercy and righteousness should day existence, dedicated to the sion as he entered the Temple, but proclaiming the gospel? “Cleanse be perceived through the veil of one god and honest in human re- now the transcendence of god my heart and my lips, O Lord, as creaturehood. lationships (see also Ps 24:3-6). took on a deeper meaning. you cleansed the lips of the “all the earth is filled with The drama of worship in the god never leaves the honest, prophet isaiah, so that i may god’s glory!” But some people Temple evoked an awareness humble person to wallow in a worthily proclaim your holy are oblivious to the ways in that we live in god’s presence, sense of inadequacy. There is gospel.” an awe-inspiring re- By Rev. Lawrence Frizzell which god’s power and wisdom called to reflect the divine image work to be done and that is why sponsibility is the mission of con- permeate all reality. Many would in the fabric of our daily lives. isaiah was privileged to know tinuing Christ’s work. do pray miss as well the insight that we Thus, in the year 742 B.C., an god and himself in a new way. that god’s servants be ever more no dramatic act of purification at must live conscious of the chal- aristocrat of Jerusalem named important as our own prayers worthy of the task. this point, but the assurance of di- lenge to conform our lives to a isaiah was overwhelmed by the and ablutions are when we The gospel might occasion a vine care. “do not be afraid.” sublime model of excellence. “Be divine majesty in the Temple. He enter god’s presence, divine smile. Simon, the experienced These words, heard by Zechariah holy as i, the Lord your god, am perceived two mysterious action is necessary for us to be fisherman, hears a carpenter (Lk 1:13), Mary (1:30) and the holy!” (Lev 19:2). So a continu- seraphim, aflame with intensity transformed. telling him how to make a catch. shepherds at Bethlehem (2:10), ing education in a spirit of prayer of their love, worshiping in hum- The israelites used water and How many of us would have prepare for a commission of serv- is necessary for all. ble modesty and awe before the fire for purification, so isaiah ex- ridiculed the advice? But Simon ice. “From now on you will be The ancient israelites recog- creator and king of the universe. perienced cleansing by an incan- had already seen the carpenter re- catching people!” But first the nized that personal and communi- They proclaimed god’s supreme descent coal from the altar of in- build the lives of the afflicted, so fishermen became learners at the ty existence is bound by space holiness, because repetition of a cense. Words interpret the experi- he obeyed. feet of the Master so that they and time. Their laws governed the term in Hebrew conveys the no- ence: “now that this has touched What was his reaction to the could draw others to the flame of rhythms of life by careful desig- tion of the superlative. Complete your lips, your wickedness is re- marvelous catch? “Leave me, divine love. nation of specific times and separation from all that is tainted moved, your sin purged” (6:7). Lord, for i am a sinful man” (Lk (Father Lawrence E. Frizzell places for worship. Moreover, is essential to the concept of ho- Then he is capable of responding 5:8). in the midst of the mundane is the director of the Institute of coming to worship involved a liness in Hebrew, so isaiah ex- to the divine commission to teach he recognized that Jesus mani- Judaeo-Christian Studies at Seton transition from secular to sacred pressed his sense of human sin- and admonish, uplift and guide fested god’s holiness. There was Hall University, South Orange.) USCCB praises bipartisan tone of immigration reform dialogue ‘I welcome the WaSHingTOn—archbish- wage employment in sending introduction of a op José H. gomez of Los angeles, communities or protection for chairman of the u.S. Conference refugees fleeing persecution. nev- bipartisan of Catholic Bishops’ (uSCCB) ertheless, he pledged the support Committee on Migration, lauded of the uSCCB in pushing sound framework to help the principles set forth by a group immigration legislation forward of eight Senators as a blueprint for and working with Congress to cre- guide Congress on reform of the nation’s immigration ate an immigration system which system. respects basic human rights and immigration reform.’ dignity while also ensuring the “i welcome the introduction —Archbishop José Gomez of a bipartisan framework to help integrity of our borders. guide Congress on immigration “a reformed system can pro- tect human dignity and the home- reform,” archbishop gomez said Archbishop José H. Gomez on Jan. 28. “it’s an important first land at the same time,” arch- step in the process and sets a bi- bishop gomez said. States as a “sign of the times” that cern for migrants as “a tangible ex- partisan tone.” Last month churches through- is necessary and beneficial, with pression of the year of Faith that The framework released by the out the united States observed promises and challenges. we are now celebrating.” bipartisan “group of eight” would national Migration Week, which archbishop John J. Myers is- in his letter, archbishop Myers include a path to citizenship for the Archbishop John J. Myers began Jan. 6 and carried the theme: sued a letter on dec. 28, 2012 to also cited the words of Pope 11 million undocumented in the “We are Strangers no Longer: priests throughout the archdiocese Benedict XVi on the World day united States. it also would reduce gomez said. “it gives hope to mil- Our Journey of Hope Continues” of newark, expressing his support of Migrants and Refugees. “Our family backlogs in the immigra- lions of our fellow human beings.” (see The Catholic Advocate, Jan. of the uSCCB efforts. archbishop Holy Father writes faith and tion system, which requires family archbishop gomez noted the 9). The campaign celebrated the Myers said the uSCCB’s pastoral hope are inseparable in the hearts members to wait years to reunite framework has room for improve- 10th anniversary of the joint pas- “reminds us of our responsibility of many migrants, who deeply with their loved ones. ment, as it fails to restore due toral letter, “Strangers no Longer: as Catholics to help newcomers in- desire a better life and not infre- “it’s vital that the framework process protections to immigrants Together on a Journey of Hope,” tegrate in ways that are respectful, quently try to leave behind the includes a path to citizenship, so lost in the 1996 illegal immigra- issued in 2003 by the uSCCB and culturally sensitive and responsive ‘hopelessness’ of an unpromis- that undocumented immigrants tion Reform and immigrant the Conferencia del episcopado to social needs, and of the ongoing ing future. during their journey can come out of the shadows and Responsibility act (iiRiRa) or Mexicano. in the pastoral letter, the need for comprehensive and com- many of them are sustained by into the light and have a chance to address the root causes of migra- bishops reflected on migration passionate immigration reform.” the deep trust that god never become americans,” archbishop tion, such as the absence of living- between Mexico and the united He described the Church’s con- abandons His children.” 12 Local News February 6, 2013 Around the Archdiocese

February 9 February 15 OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH, West KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL Orange, Mardi Gras Dinner, fol- 2396, Lyndhurst, Tricky Tray, 6:30 lowing 5:30 p.m. Mass, cost: $12 p.m., cost: $10, call Sal Russo at for adults/$6 for children under (201) 446-7244 or Nick Garafo- 12, (973) 325-0110. lo at (201) 935-5988. February 10 February 16 HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL, Lakewood, ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE SCHOOL, Divine Mercy Healing Mass, 2 Clark, Irish Night fund-raiser, p.m., (732) 803-2539. 8 p.m., cost: $35, call John McSharry at (908) 868-8525. OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH, Montclair, Mardi Gras celebration, 4 p.m., cost: $25 for February 17 adults/$15 for children over 6, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, (973) 744-1074. Norwood, Lenten Parish Mis- sion, led by Augustinian Preach- ing Associate Father Michael P. February 11 Sullivan, O.S.A., through Feb. 20, ST. ROCCO /ST. BRIGID PARISH, Union 7 p.m., (201) 768-1600. City, pizza with Bishop Manuel A. Advocate photo – M. Gabriele Cruz, sponsored by the Vocations NJ BLOOD SERVICES, blood drive at CARDINAL ROMEO VISITS GARFIELD PARISH—Cardinal Paolo Romeo, S.T.L., J.C.D. (seated, Office, 7 p.m., (201) 863-1427. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, center), who hails from Marineo, Sicily, last month visited of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Parish in Mountainside, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Garfield. Cardinal Romeo was hosted by the San Ciro Society and presided at an Italian Mass on Jan. call Marie Forrestal at (732) 27 at the Bergen County parish to honor the society’s patron, San Ciro. Pictured with the cardinal are February 12 616-0798 or e-mail (left to right) seminarian Gabriel Curtis; Rev. Msgr. Giuseppe Randazzo; Father Peter J. Palmisano, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 3428, [email protected]. the pastor of Our Lady of Mount Virgin; Father Fredy Sanchez, the parish’s parochial vicar; and Father North Arlington, Shrove Tuesday Leo Pasqua. Msgr. Randazzo and Fr. Pasqua accompanied Cardinal Romeo from Marineo, Sicily. In Celebration, 6:30 p.m., cost: $20 his online note to parishioners, Fr. Palmisano stated the Garfield faith community was honored to wel- for adults/$15 for seniors/$10 February 18 come Cardinal Romeo, Msgr. Randazzo and Fr. Pasqua. “They were our guests at the rectory this past for children, (201) 988-0183. INTERFAITH BROTHERHOOD /SISTER- week and were a blessing and inspiration to me and Fr. Fredy,” Fr. Palmisano wrote. “God bless them HOODOF BERGEN COUNTY, break- as they return (to Sicily) and, as they were assured, they always have a home at Mount Virgin.” fast and presentation “Harmony According to online biographical information, Cardinal Romeo serves as the Archbishop of Palermo, February 13 in a World of Difference,” Sicily. Born on Feb. 20, 1938, Cardinal Romeo was ordained as a priest in March 1961. ST. MARY PARISH, Nutley, Fish and keynote speaker Harinder RSVP by Feb. 15, call Jerry Oehm dale, Franciscan Mystery Players Women’s Cornerstone Retreat, Chips Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., cost: Singh, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at at (973) 943-0506 or e-mail performance of “Jesus the Heal- through March 9, RSVP by Feb. $15 for adult portions/$7 for Hasbrouck Heights Hilton, cost: [email protected]. er, A Living Meditation on Heal- 14, (201) 261-6322 ext. 500. child portions, (973) 235-1100. $25 for adults/$15 for chil- ing,” 7:30 p.m., (201) 664-3131. dren, RSVP by Feb. 8, (201) ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH, Jersey City, 288-6100. Other February 14 Women’s Cornerstone Retreat, ST. PETER CLAVER PARISH, Montclair, following 8:30 a.m. Mass until “A Walking Tour,” 3 p.m., (973) ST. PETER THE APOSTLE SENIOR RESI- OUR LADY OF VICTORIES PARISH, Har- February 23 3:30 p.m., (201) 433-6365. 783-4852. DENCE, River Edge, open house, rington Park, dance and fitness Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., through “Zumbathon” in support of Shel- ST. CATHERINE PARISH, Cedar the end of February, (732) 635- ter our Sisters, cost: $10, call Betty Grove, Texas Hold’em Tourna- February 24 March 8 1000 ext. 114 or visit Ann Niece at (201) 768-1400. ment, 7 p.m., $100 entry free, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, Hills- ANNUNCIATION PARISH, Paramus, www.bwpurpose.org. U.S. bishops petition Supreme Court to uphold DOMA WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic The brief states that “as defined by courts ‘sexual orienta- states. “The government interests in continuing to encour- Bishops (USCCB) on Jan. 29 filed amicus briefs in the tion’ is not a classification that should trigger heightened age and support it are not merely legitimate, but com- United States Supreme Court in support of the federal scrutiny,” such as race or ethnicity would. The brief adds pelling. No other institution joins together persons with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s that “civil recognition of same-sex relationships is not natural ability to have children, to assure that those children Proposition 8, both of which confirm the definition of mar- deeply rooted in the nation’s history and tradition—quite are properly cared for.” riage as the union of one man and one woman. the opposite is true.” Last September Archbishop John J. Myers issued a pas- The move by the USCCB comes as the Church prepares In a separate brief filed in Hollingsworth v Perry urging toral letter: “When Two Become One: A Pastoral Teaching celebrate World Marriage Day on Feb. 10. the Court to uphold Proposition 8, the USCCB states that on the Definition, Purpose and Sanctity of Marriage” (see DOMA was passed by Congress and signed by there are many reasons why the state may reasonably sup- The Catholic Advocate, Sept. 26, 2012). Archbishop Myers President Clinton in 1996 and defines marriage for federal port and encourage marriage, understood as the union of wrote in the letter that “marriage is a natural and pre-politi- and inter-state recognition purposes. Proposition 8 is a state one man and one woman, as distinguished from other rela- cal institution. As such, it is not created by law or the state. constitutional amendment approved by the citizens of tionships. Government support for marriage, so understood, Our understanding of how best to live out the meaning of California in 2008. Both laws have been challenged be- is “recognizing the unique capacity of opposite-sex couples marriage may have evolved over time, but the nature, es- cause they define marriage exclusively as the union of one to procreate” and “the unique value to children of being sential properties and purposes of marriage are not ours to man and one woman. raised by their mother and father together.” change.” Urging the Supreme Court to uphold DOMA, the Marriage, understood as the union of one man and one One year ago the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey issued USCCB brief in United States v. Windsor says that “there is woman, is not an historical relic, “but a vital and founda- a statement titled: “Marriage as a Union of One Man and no fundamental right to marry a person of the same sex.” tional institution of civil society today,” the USCCB brief One Woman” (see The Catholic Advocate, Feb. 8, 2012). February 6, 2013 Local News 13

FOOD FOR THOUGHT—Bailey Ramirez, Raymond Berry, Kristen Nugent and Nicolle Kott, four freshmen at Union Catholic Regional High School in Scotch Plains, recently were awarded the 2012-13 Navin Brothers’ Food Service Scholarship. The company, based in Newington, CT, oversees all food service operations at the Union County school. The scholarship was estab- lished in memory of Mary Ellen Swinden, a Navin Brothers employee, who worked at Union Catholic and passed away five years ago. Pictured at the presenta- tion are (left to right) Sister Percylee, R.S.M., principal of Union Catholic; Ramirez; Nugent; Kott; cafeteria Submitted photo worker Joan DeLuca; Berry; and Joseph Navin, Jr.

Parish plans programs for Lenten season NORWOOD—A four-day pre- sentation by Augustinian Pre- aching Associate Father Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A., Feb. 17-20, begins a series of programs to celebrate the Lenten season at Immaculate Conception Parish, 211 Summit St. The program is designed to coincide with the worldwide celebration of the Year Submitted photo of Faith, as proclaimed by Pope HUNGER SUMMIT ATTENDEES—Representatives from the Benedict XVI. Academy of the Holy Angels (AHA), Demarest, attended the Teen Fr. Sullivan’s ministry concen- Hunger Action Summit, sponsored by the Community Food Bank of trates on an understanding of the New Jersey, on Jan. 16 at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West sacraments of the Church. His Orange. Pictured (left to right) are AHA seniors Esther Pierre- presentation at Immaculate Con- Michel of New City, NY; Aminat Ologunebi of Bloomfield; and fresh- ception is broken out over four ses- man Grace Redford of Jersey City. The three AHA students at- sions. Sunday, Feb. 17, deals with tended the summit’s workshops dealing with poverty and hunger in baptism, confirmation and the New Jersey and the United States. They learned that 400,000—or power of the Holy Spirit. On Feb. approximately one in five children in New Jersey—struggle with 18 the topics are reconciliation, hunger and poverty in their daily lives. Maryanne Miloscia, AHA healing and forgiveness. Fidelity assistant campus minister, encouraged the students to participate and commitment will be examined in the event. Miloscia noted the outreach to help those in need is on Feb. 19. He concludes his pro- tied closely to the AHA’s mission and the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, who sponsor the academy. “Our philoso- gram on Wednesday, Feb. 20, phy at AHA is all about transforming the world through education addressing the topic: “Called to be and sharing our gifts with others,” Miloscia said. One Bread, One Body.” The starting time for each ses- sion is 7 p.m. A hospitality recep- Costa tion will follow in the church hall (201) 288-0234 after the final presentation. Memorial Home 170 Central Ave., In a separate program at Hasbrouck Heights Immaculate Conception, the Fran- “Serving All Faiths” (corner of Boulevard & Central Avenue) Sat. 7:30 PM ciscan Mystery Players of North Caldwell will perform “Jesus the Family Owned & Operated MAR. 16 & 17 Sun. 2:00 PM Healer” on Sunday, March 3, at Vincent L. Costa, Manager-NJ Lic. No. 3807 7:30 p.m. Joseph A. Costa, Director-NJ Lic. No. 3809 Father James White, who Joseph L. Costa, Founder (1938-2012) serves as the chaplain at Seton Expanded Parking • Barrier Free Facilities IZOD Center Hall Prep, West Orange, will give Members of the NJ Pre-Paid Funeral Trust Fund a talk titled “A Look at the Mass Through Hebrew Eyes” on Thurs- VIP FALLOUT ZONE: Saint Joseph 13&.*6.
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Filippini in 1934, received the Parish, Cliffside Park. She also Bronx, NY, for Father Thomas (1952-1955) at Bellarmine Sister Theresa habit a year later, and made her ministered in Connecticut, Rhode Green, S.J. 83, who died Dec. 26. College, Plattsburgh, NY, receiv- Caruso, M.P.F. religious profession in 1938. Island and New Hampshire. A Jersey City native, Fr. Green ing the Licentiate in Philosophy Sr. Theresa taught at the fol- was a Jesuit for 64 years, and a in 1955. Mass of Christian Burial was lowing archdiocesan schools: priest for 51 years. After high Fr. Green’s first assignment Acelebrated Dec. 4 in Saint Holy Rosary, Jersey City; Saint 5 school at Saint Peter’s after priesthood was teaching Lucy Chapel, Villa Walsh, Francis, Hackensack; Our Lady Father Thomas Preparatory School, Jersey City, physics and religion at his alma Morristown, for Sister Theresa of Assumption, Bayonne; and he entered the Jesuit novitiate of mater, Saint Peter’s Prep, from Caruso, M.P.F., 95, who died Our Lady Queen of Peace, Green, S.J. , 83 Saint Andrew-on-Hudson at 1963-1967. While serving as Nov. 30. Maywood. Mass of Christian Burial was Poughkeepsie, NY, in 1948. teacher, he began assisting at Born in Newark, Sr. Theresa She served as director of Acelebrated Dec. 31 at Following his novitiate and first Saint Peter Parish, Jersey City, entered the Religious Teachers Religious Education at Epiphany Fordham University Church, vows, he studied philosophy from 1967 to 1970. PROFESSIOnAL DIRECtORy

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