www.rcan.org Vol. 63 No. 11 The community newspaper of the Archdiocese of Newark November 12, 2014 Myers refl ects on Synod By Archbishop John J. Myers The discussions about the discov- ery of potential pastoral approaches he Extraordinary Synod to these issues and challenges will of Bishops on the Pastoral continue in the coming year as we Challenges of the Family prepare for the General Synod in in the Context of the New October 2015. At the same time, the Evangelization is over, for Church and her people will take time Tnow. It was a very earnest attempt to focus on such joyous moments to look into the issues at the heart as the World Meeting of Families in of both immediate family life and Philadelphia in September. the life of this much larger family But echoes of false and mislead- of ours that we call Church. It was ing statements, suppositions, prop- not simply an exercise to be logged ositions and perceptions about the and forgotten. It is a reality we must synod remain. Unfortunately, some face directly and honestly. Unlike of them have led to a belief that the the more sheltered environment of Synod was not successful, that the the , which I Church does not care about people Photos courtesy of Father Zachary Swantek witnessed as a seminarian in , who are not cut from an “Ozzie Father Zachary Swantek, a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, took the 24-hour news cycle environment and Harriet” mold, and that she has these photos at the synod, where he served as an aide. “I witnessed a we live in today created too many closed off any way of welcome or true spirit of fraternity as the Synod Fathers shared their experiences, expectations and disappointments invitation to walk together in faith as learned from each other, and truly sought to better share God’s plan from this synod. Continued on page 4 for marriage and the family,” he said. Inclusive Family Masses welcome all of God’s children By Melissa McNally life. Inclusive Family Masses were Editor established to ensure that individuals and families with special needs feel AREA—For individuals and welcome to celebrate the Eucharist. families living with developmen- Masses are held at John the tal, intellectual or other disabilities, Evangelist , Bergenfi eld; Saint attending Mass at their local parish Augustine Parish, Union City(in can be a stressful situation. Parents Spanish); Nativity Parish, Midland may feel their child is a “distraction” Park; and Our Lady of The Lake to fellow parishioners during the lit- Parish, Verona. urgy. Families may feel unwelcomed Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish by the congregation and community, in Cresskill recently established an depriving them of the opportunity to Inclusive Family Mass in Septem- grow in faith. ber. Father Samuel Citero, O.Carm., The department of Pastoral Min- was inspired to host the Mass after a istry with Persons with Disabilities journey to Lourdes with the Amer- Submitted photo of the Archdiocese of Newark is ican Special Children’s Pilgrimage Father Samuel Citero, O.Carm., celebrates Inclusive Family Mass dedicated to the participation of in- Group. Each Easter, the Bergen- at Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish, Cresskill. The next Mass will be dividuals with disabilities in parish Continued on page 4 held Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Page 3 CLASSIFIEDS Page 6 APPOINTMENTS Page 7 AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Page 7 BLUE MASS Page 9 2 Our Archdiocese November 12, 2014 Honohan named president of High School MONTCLAIR—Archbishop Conception, along with six of her maintain and grow these programs John J. Myers has appointed Celia siblings, Honohan has experience in to assure their longevity and effec- Triggs Honohan as president of Im- business, educational management, tiveness to students well into the maculate Conception High School. curriculum development and im- future. She was instrumental in cre- Most recently, she served as plementation, and fund-raising and ating school advisory boards and a director of development coordinat- institutional development. Financial Board for ’s ing efforts to keep the open. The Her marketing and promotion- School. monumental effort by students, al skills were honed as an account She holds a bachelor’s degree in parents, teachers, administration, executive for Bauer & Rosner Public business administration from Ma- board of trustees, alumni and friends Relations, New York, where she rymount Manhattan College, and a put the school on a path to fi nancial developed and executed marketing master’s degree in educational the- stability. opportunities in major media outlets atre from the Steinhardt School of As president of the for assigned clients. Her educational Education of New York University. co-educational high school, Honohan background includes experience as “The return of Celia Honohan will be responsible for designing and both a volunteer and staff member at to Immaculate Conception High implementing a range of fund-rais- schools in California and New York. School is truly providential,” Board Celia Triggs Honohan ing, development and admissions She has served as founder and of Trustees Chair William C. Slat- supporters —will surely benefi t programs to increase enrollment and program director of both the school tery said. “She is the person primar- from the strength, wit, determina- ensure long-term viability for the chorus and drama programs of Saint ily responsible for raising the nearly tion, initiative and innovation that school. She also will be responsi- Joseph’s School, Yorkville, NY, de- $500,000 needed to bring a fresh Celia will bring to the helm of Im- ble for daily personnel and fi nancial veloping the curricula and providing start to the school and a beginning maculate Conception in this year of matters at the high school, and will educational leadership for students. of a new chapter in our history. All transition. For all of these reasons, report to the Board of Trustees. Honohan also sought and obtained members of the school family—stu- the board unanimously chose her to An alumna of Immaculate consistent sources of funding to dents, faculty, alumni, friends and serve as president.”

mortality. Although the country is Sister refl ects on her mission in Sudan rich in natural resources, including DEMAREST—On Nov. 4, The oil and gold, many of its citizens Academy of the Holy Angels wel- struggle for survival on a daily basis. comed Sister Cathy Arata, S.S.N.D., Solidarity with South Sudan seeks to who shared her experiences working confront these injustices through ed- for Solidarity with South Sudan. The ucation, advocacy and . organization is a consortium of more Sister Cathy urged Holy Angels than 200 religious congregations students and staff to seek justice and dedicated to training teachers, health work for the common good and to care workers and pastoral personnel stand in solidarity with South Sudan, to improve the lives of the people in through prayer, service and action. the North African nation. “We are all called to be brothers Holy Angels President Melinda and sisters to one another. And this Hanlon commended Sr. Cathy for is not an option but rather a voca- refl ecting the ideals of the School tion: a vocation that calls on all of Sisters of Notre Dame, whose us,” she explained. mission is to transform the world Submitted photo In addition to holding their through education and to live in soli- From left to right are Academy of Holy Angel’s Dean of Students Jean Sudanese brothers and sisters in darity with all creation. Mullooly, Principal Jennifer Moran, Sister Cathy Arata, S.S.N.D., and prayer, the Holy Angels community Sr. Cathy, who worked with the President Melinda Hanlon. will direct this year’s Thanksgiving organization for six years, offered try’s independence in 2011, its people those that do are typically boys. fund-raising efforts to the organiza- an overview of South Sudan’s geog- have been struggling with the effects With only one medical doctor tion. The campaign’s goal is to raise raphy and recent history, as well as of civil war. Many are displaced and per 100,000 people, its healthcare enough money to cover a year’s some if its most pressing humanitari- lacking basic necessities and very system is severely lacking and the tuition for at least twenty Sudanese an challenges. Even before the coun- few Sudanese receive an education; country leads the world in infant students.

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The U.S. Track & Field and Annual collection raises Cross Country Coaches Associations named Union Catholic High School coach funds for religious Mike McCabe 2014 Coach of AREA— The 27th national collection for the Retirement Fund for Reli- the Year. Last year McCabe gious will be held Dec. 6-7 in the Archdiocese of Newark. The annual, par- led the boys cross country ish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Offi ce and track teams to two con- in Washington and benefi ts more than 35,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers ference championships, four and religious order priests. county championships, two Last year, the Archdiocese of Newark contributed $540,799.71 to this state championships and collection. In 2014, the Augustinian Recollects, Dominican , Marist four national titles. Included Brothers and the Sisters of Saint Dominic received fi nancial support made among those titles was the possible by the Retirement Fund for Religious. Women and men religious Union Catholic girls track who serve or have served in the archdiocese but whose communities are team’s first-ever nation- based elsewhere may also benefi t from the annual collection. al title. McCabe is in his The 2013 appeal raised nearly $28.4 million, enabling the Retirement 12th year of coaching at the Offi ce to distribute $23 million in fi nancial assistance to 424 religious com- high school. “Essentially, I munities. Additional funding is allocated for communities with the greatest wanted to build a culture of needs and for retirement planning and educational resources. pride, confidence, commit- Catholic bishops in the United States initiated the collection in 1988 to ment, hard work and suc- address the signifi cant lack of retirement funding among U.S. religious com- cess,” he said. “I want each munities. Proceeds are distributed to eligible communities to help underwrite athlete to improve every day such day-to-day needs as prescription medications and nursing care. Since in the classroom and on the the collection began, Catholics have contributed $726 million. Over 93 per- track. As a team, we will cent of donations directly support senior religious and their communities. continue to work to win our Despite the overwhelming generosity to this fund, many religious com- Conference, County, and munities continue to lack resources suffi cient to support retirement and elder- State meets while being a care. Of 590 communities submitting data to the Retirement Offi ce in 2013, major factor on the National fewer than eight percent were fully funded for retirement. Track & Field scene.”

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Evangelization is a calling of people should have been made to the encountered couples who seriously to become disciples, to follow in start of the Synod to shape expecta- wished to participate fully in the life Synod the path that Jesus revealed through tions within the mystery of Church, of the Church. I have never said to Continued from page 1 the mystery of the Church that He rather than encourage speculation them: “Go ahead and do what you Catholic Christians. That couldn’t be established. It is not “All ways about “outside of the mystery” want.” Such a rash action would not farther from the truth. are the best way” or a manufac- thinking. help them, and would violate the One of the concerns I have had tured-for-the-moment solution. I am hopeful that this lesson ordination promises I made. I have, with the buzz both during and since In terms of the Church’s teach- and others have been learned. I am however, asked them to embrace the the synod stems from the decision ing on marriage, for instance: it is a confident that in the months to come words of our Lord: “If anyone wish- by so many to disregard the fact sacred and permanent bond between some very compassionate and in- es to come after me, he must deny that this gathering was an effort to a husband and a wife, and is based novative ideas will emerge to serve himself and take up his cross daily look at the challenges “in the con- in . The Church provides all the who need our and follow me” (Lk 9:23), and I text of the new evangelization,” and spiritual and temporal care to those love and our care. accompanied them on their journey. to examine how members of the whose condition or state does not I do know this: throughout my Together, we have said “yes” to con- Church can to serve those in need. match the ideal. Perhaps more effort life as a priest and bishop, I have tinuing discipleship.

The 2014 final report will function as a discussion document for next The document provides bishops and faithful world-wide with discus- year’s synod. In turn, the 2015 synod will report to Francis, who sion points for next year’s assembly. will subsequently issue an apostolic exhortation that will seek to help “Synods are not about taking a poll or voting in a democratic way on the Church face the challenges of the family in today’s world. Church teaching and practice but they embody a humble openness to The 2015 discussions on the pastoral care of the person and the fact that the Lord is leading the pilgrim church through the power of the family will spring from last month’s final “relatio,” or working the Holy Spirit,” Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the document http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/ Synod of Bishops said in an Oct. 31 speech. pubblico/2014/10/18/0770/03044.html

enced rejection or feel uncomfort- to engage in activities that is fun for able and don’t want to disturb peo- both groups,” Masters said. Inclusive Family Masses ple. The Inclusive Family Mass is The Inclusive Family Mass was Continued from page 1 gation. Young people with special an opportunity for these families to first established over eight years ago needs are readers during the Mass come to church and not worry.” in the archdiocese at Nativity Parish field-based organization travels to and they also participate as ushers At Saint Therese, there is a in Midland Park as the “Different- the French town of Lourdes with and greeters. The Mass is more nucleus of families and volunteers ly-abled Mass.” The name change children and young adults with spe- relaxed. As a presider, it is a lot of that also attend the pilgrimage to reflected Masters’ belief that the cial needs. Gerry and Rosemarie fun,” Fr. Citero explained. Lourdes, creating a unique and spe- Mass open to everyone. Flood, who founded the pilgrimage Families and individuals are cial Mass. “This particular Inclusive “The Mass is not meant to be in 1995, are parishioners at Saint very appreciative of the Mass, Fr. Family Mass has such an interesting separate,” Masters explained. “I Therese. Citero explained, and feel like they energy. There’s continued signing struggled with the concept at first “The Inclusive Family Mass is are a part of the church community. when Mass is over. When I went, because I thought it set up the model growing every month,” Fr. Citero “Parents wanted to have their there was a little toddler dancing in of something being different. The said. “It is an open invitation for children receive the sacraments and the aisles. For families in the Special goal was to say ‘everyone is wel- families with special needs to feel now they feel they have a place. Children’s Pilgrimage Group, the come.’ Some families with disabil- more comfortable coming to church There was one mom who cried Mass is reminiscent of their trip to ities that attend their regular parish in general. Sometimes families feel during the whole Mass because no Lourdes. There is an ongoing com- Mass also like the Inclusive Family embarrassed or self-conscious but one was staring at her son and telling munity there that invites friends to Mass because it’s an opportunity this Mass makes them feel wel- him to be quiet. It was overwhelm- join,” Masters explained. to relax and be with families on the comed.” ing for her,” Fr. Citero recalled. The parish has two receptions same journey. It’s powerful for fam- The masses follow guidelines “As Catholics, we believe that following Mass; one for parents of ilies who were once afraid to now typically used for a children’s litur- everyone is welcome,” said Anne children with disabilities and another feel comfortable.” gy, with only one reading and the Masters, M.A., director of Pastoral for their sons and daughters of all Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish Gospel. Ministry with Persons with Disabili- ages. “The reception offers parents celebrates Inclusive Family Masses “The Mass is more fun and ties. “Some families living with dis- respite and gathers teens and adults on the third Sunday of every month. whimsical with upbeat music and abilities, particularly if they involve clapping. There is more interaction difficult behaviors, especially autism For more information on other Mass times and locations, visit www.rcan.org/ between the presider and the congre- spectrum disorders, have experi- disabilities or e-mail Anne Masters at [email protected]. November 12, 2014 Local News 5 Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates centennial with open house WEST ORANGE— As one of John F. Kennedy—were a departure “These are women and men who including English, Spanish, Portu- many activities this year to mark from typical religious stained glass grew up at Lourdes and found their guese, Italian, French, Korean and its 100th anniversary, Our Lady of windows. The large mosaic behind calling in ministry and service to the Tagalog. “We encourage everyone Lourdes Parish will host an open the altar, honoring Our Lady of Church here,” Fr. Ferry remarked. to come see us and see what we are house Nov. 15, from noon -4 p.m. Lourdes, was at the time of its con- The parish is also known for about,” Fr. Ferry said. “We have Catholic and non-Catholic neigh- struction the second-largest mosaic attracting many famous fi gures over been ministering to West Orange for bors, community members and in the country and the third-largest the years, including Ed Sullivan 100 years and intend to continue to township offi cials are invited to stop in the world. and his wife, Sylvia Weinstein, who share our love of God and the word by and learn about the history, archi- “The architect traveled to Italy were married at the parish by re- of the Gospel to the greater commu- tecture and the parish’s deep roots in for each piece,” Fr. Ferry said. nowned composer and priest, Father nity, especially those in need.” the West Orange community. Our Lady of Lourdes has seen Joseph P. Connor. For more information, call “Even non-Catholics will be more than 50 parishioners enter Clergy, staff and ministry leaders (973) 325-0110 or visit www. delighted by the architectural nu- religious life and ordained priests. are conversant in multiple languages lourdeswestorange.org. ances of this church,” says Father James Ferry, of the upcoming open house. “Obviously we are hoping Contagions guidelines from the Offi ce of Divine Worship to connect with fellow Catholics, perhaps those looking for a new par- With Ebola in the headlines and the fl u season ap- For example, those who come to church, even if they ish home, but we have such an inter- proaching, the Offi ce of Divine Worship offers guide- are not feeling well, should “refrain from receiving the esting history that we invite anyone lines to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark for Blood of Christ and avoid physical contact with others.” to stop by and say hello and tour the receiving Communion under both species. During the sign of peace, a reverent bow could suffi ce, church.” “An important element of containing germs and because “It is not obligatory to touch.” While Our Lady of Lourdes disease, both during and outside the liturgy, involves The guidelines urge priests, ministers and members was founded in 1914, the present common sense,” said the memo issued by director Father of the assembly to wash hands before and after Mass and church at One Eagle Rock Ave- Thomas Dente. “There is no need to severely limit litur- make liberal use of hand sanitizers. Priests who are ill nue was constructed 50 years ago gical practice due to the fear of contagions.” and must preside should consider a separate chalice for and was considered quite radical Those who feel they may be contagious, “can legit- their use. and unusual for the day. Its color imately excuse themselves from the obligation to attend Parents are also responsible for deciding the level of scheme refl ected a 1960’s style, Mass,” while those who attend must personally “deter- participation in the liturgy of sick children. and its history-themed stained glass mine their level of liturgical involvement in sensitive Finally, the ill who are homebound long-term should windows—one featuring President situations.” consider requesting the parish bring Communion to them.

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Sister Claire Grieco, M.P.F. administrator of Villa Walsh’s home 1988 she earned a second master’s ark: , Jersey health care center. In 2005, Sister degree from Seton Hall in pastoral City; Saint Francis Xavier, Newark; Claire was instrumental in setting a ministry. Our Lady of Libera, West New A Mass of Christian new direction for Saint Joseph Hall, a Sr. Catherine was a teacher at York; Saint Joseph, Lodi; and Saint Burial was celebrated health care facility at Villa Walsh. She Saint John the Evangelist School, Leo- Bartholomew, Scotch Plains. She was Oct. 14 at Villa Walsh, remained in this position until she nia (1972-1982) and Saint John the principal at Saint Anthony, Belleville, Morristown, for Sister entered the infi rmary. Evangelist School, Bergenfi eld (1964- from 1980-1982. Claire Grieco, M.P.F., 1966). She taught at the Academy of 83, who died Oct. 8. Holy Angels, Demarest, from 1982 Raymond Albert, F.M.S. Sr. Claire entered the Religious Sister Catherine Green, S.S.N.D. until she retired in 2014. Teachers Filippini in 1949 and received her habit in 1950, and made A Mass of Christian A Mass of Christian Burial was her religious profession in 1953. Burial was celebrated Sister Clare Pisaneschi, M.P.F. celebrated Oct. 29 at She earned a bachelor’s degree in Oct. 16, at Villa Notre Mount Saint Michael elementary education from Fordham Dame, Wilton, CT, for A Mass of Christian Burial was Academy, Esopus, NY, University, Bronx, NY, and attend- Sister Catherine Green, celebrated Oct. 28 at Villa Walsh, for Brother Raymond ed Rider University for business S.S.N.D., 81, who died Oct. 11. Morristown, for Sister Clare Pisanes- Albert, F.M.S., 87, who education. Born Ann Eileen Green in chi, M.P.F., 85, who died Oct. 22. died Oct. 26. She served as a teacher at Dumont, she attended Saint John Sr. Clare entered the Religious Brother Raymond Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in Bergenfi eld. After Teachers Filippini in 1949. She was a member of the Marist Brothers Orange(1951-1955), , graduation, she entered the School received the habit a year later, and of the Schools for 68 years. He Nutley (1982-1984), and Saint Sisters of Notre Dame Aspiranture in made her religious profession in served as a teacher in New York and Bartholomew, Scotch Plains (1984- Fort Lee. On July 24, 1953 she pro- 1953. Pennsylvania. In 1983, he relocated 1986). nounced her fi rst vows as a Sister. She attended Marywood Univer- to the Archdiocese of Newark where Sr. Claire was honored in 1992 She received her bachelor’s de- sity, Scranton, PA, and earned a mas- he worked in the business offi ce at by the Diocese of Metuchen for gree from Catholic Teachers College, ter’s degree in history from Seton Roselle Catholic High School until he excellence in education. In 1999, Providence, RI, and a master’s degree Hall University, South Orange. retired in 1994. with administrative experience, in Secondary Education from Seton Sr. Clare taught at the following the Community appointed her as Hall University, South Orange. In schools in the Archdiocese of New- Classifi eds HELP WANTED HEALTHCARE HOUSEMOTHER POSITION- FT, LIVE-IN ACE HOME HEALTHCARE Several Source Shelters, is a Pro-Life, Christian based, registered 501c Looking for residential or assisted living homecare for your (3) charity organization based in Northern New Jersey. For over 30 years Several Sources has provided hope, assistance and shelter to pregnant loved ones at low cost? Let us take the frustration out of fi nd- teens/women, needy families and homeless women. ing the right person. We are just a phone call away. Ideal candidate must be PROLIFE, Christian to work as role model for Call us at 908-851-2700 • Cell 973-229-6160 pregnant/parenting women and their babies. Valid/clean driver’s license Ask for Lu or Gina. and HS graduate/some college pref’d. Generous salary, three weeks’ [email protected] vacation (after one year) and holiday/floaterdays-quarterly contribution to health insurance. Positions open immediately. Email-resume: [email protected]. Novenas

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Dialogue after the Holocaust,” Immaculate Conception 7:30 p.m., call Jill Alexander at High School, Lodi, Mass St. Mary Parish, Dumont, (973) 290-4416 or celebrating 140th anniversa- social justice committee hosting December 5 e-mail [email protected]. ry of in North 3rd annual Fair Trade Sale, items LIFENET, Archdiocese of America, 9:15 a.m. in convent include jewelry, housewares, Newark, “Night with the Pro-Life chapel, special organ rededication chocolates and more, 2-8 p.m., Stars” fund-raising gala, at Mayfair November 16 and blessing on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m., also on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. Farms, West Orange, cost: $150, Offi ce of Youth and Young (973) 773-2400. -2 p.m., call Felicia Arrigoitia at call Christine Flaherty at (973) Adult Ministry, Archdiocese (551) 804-1184 or e-mail 497-4500 or visit www. of Newark, Youth Ministry Rec- [email protected]. lifeneteducation.org/gala.html. ognition Awards, at the Cathedral November 22 Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Newark, 3 p.m., call Rich Dono- Park Ridge, “Why Hunger” ben- November 23 December 7 van at (201) 998-0088 ext. 4150 efi t concert, 8 p.m., cost: $20 in St. Aedan’s, the Church of St. Genevieve Catholic or e-mail [email protected]. advance online/ $25 at the door; St. Peter’s University, Jersey School, Elizabeth, open house, bring a non-perishable item for City, celebration of the Solem- noon-3 p.m., (908) 355-3355 or the local food pantry, call (201) nity of Christ the King, vespers visit www. November 18 573-0718 or visit www.cafeacous- service and multicultural concert, saintgenevieveschool.com. Saint Mary High School, tic.org. 3 p.m., reception at Hudson Rutherford, orders for wreaths, Catholic High School will follow, poinsettia and grave blankets due Offi ce of Youth and Young (201) 433-6800. December 9 Nov. 18, 12’’ decorated wreath: Adult Ministry, Archdiocesan Offi ce of the Metropoli- $15; 6’’ poinsettia: $11; small Youth Conference Day, at the tan Tribunal, Archdiocese of decorated grave blanket: $17; Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Cen- December 4 Newark, annulment information large decorated grave blanket: ter, Kearny, 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., cost: Partnership for a Drug- evening, at St. John the Apostle $20; pickup will be Dec. 6 from $20, visit www.newarkoym.com/ Free New Jersey, “Do No Parish, Linden, 7:30 p.m., (973) 9 a.m.-noon; call Lisa DelloStrit- ayc-day or call Rich Donovan at Harm,” symposium for faith-based 497-4145. to at (201) 773-8747or e-mail (201) 998-0088 ext. 4150. leaders in preventing substance ✞ ✞ ✞ ✞ ✞ ✞ ✞ ✞ ✞ Obituaries Father Robert J. Greco, O.Carm. chaplain at Bellevue Hospital, NY. Father Thomas M. Foye Offi cial Father John A. Palasits Appointments A Mass of A Mass of Christian Burial was Christian Burial was Archbishop John J. Myers Mass of celebrated Nov. 11 celebrated Oct. 3 at A has announced the Our Lady of Mount Christian Burial was at Saint Andrew following appointments: Carmel Parish, celebrated Nov. 8 Parish, Bayonne, for Middletown, NY, for at Saint Mary Parish, Father Thomas M. PASTOR Father Robert J. Greco, O.Carm., 83, Watchung, for Father Foye, 86, who died Nov. 5. who died Sept. 30. John A. Palasits, 81, A graduate of Seton Hall Reverend Basil Lek, part- Fr. Greco, a native of West who died Nov. 1. University, South Orange, Fr. Foye time Chaplain at Paramus Catholic Orange, was a member of the Order Born and raised in Jersey City, Fr. attended Immaculate Conception High School, Paramus, and part- of of the North American Palasits attended Seton Hall Univer- Seminary, Darlington, and was time Chaplain at Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, has been Province of Saint Elias. He received sity, South Orange and Immaculate ordained to the priesthood June 4, 1955. appointed Pastor of St. Valentine his habit in the Order of Carmel- Conception Seminary, Darlington. He Parish, Bloomfi eld, effective Nov. 5. ites in September 1949, when he also received a bachelor’s degree in He served as parochial vicar at entered the Carmelite in sacred theology from Catholic Uni- several parishes throughout the DEAN Auburn, NY. He professed First Vows versity of America, Washington, D.C. Archdiocese of Newark including: a year later and on Sept. 12, 1953, He later received a master of divinity Saint Andrew, Bayonne; Our Lady Reverend John F. Gordon, he professed Solemn Vows. He was in pastoral ministry from Immacu- of Fatima, North Bergen,; Saint Paul Parochial Vicar of Holy Family ordained to the priesthood at Ca- late Conception Seminary. He was the Apostle, Irvington,; Holy Family, Parish, Nutley, has also been thedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, ordained a priest on May 31, 1958. Union City; Saint Catharine, Glen appointed Dean of the Essex North Fr. Palasits served at Saint Michael Rock,; Saint Paul of the Cross, Jer- Deanery, Deanery #16 for a fi ve- Newark, on June 4, 1955. year term, ending Oct. 22, 2019. He served as a teacher and vice Parish, Union, from 1958 to 1979, at sey City; and Saint Henry, Bayonne. principal in Auburn and as assis- Saint Aedan Parish, Jersey City, from Fr. Foye also served as chaplain Very Reverend Jan Sasin, tant provincial Saint Albert’s Junior 1980 to 1986, and as pastor of Sacred at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck; Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Seminary in Middletown. From 1967 Heart Parish, Lyndhurst, from 1986 Alexian Brothers Hospital, Eliza- Newark, has had his appointment to 1988, Fr. Greco served as a U.S. to 1993. His fi nal assignment was at beth; Overlook Hospital, Summit; as Dean of the North Newark Navy Chaplain, traveling to Vietnam, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in South and Hospital Center at Orange. Deanery, Deanery 19, extended and Sicily, as well as stateside. Orange, from 1993 to 2003. for another fi ve-year term, From 1988 to 1998, he ministered as ending Sept. 16, 2019. 8 Thanksgiving News November 12, 2014 Saint Dominic Academy students give back JERSEY CITY—Saint Knights team up for life Dominic Academy re- SHORT HILLS—Committing Centers offer pregnancy testing, cently recognized two manpower and fi nancial support to medical consultation and confi rma- students who performed pro-life causes is a tradition with tion of pregnancy via ultrasound to extraordinary acts of the Saint Rose of Lima Council of clients free of charge, at fi ve North- kindness and charity. the Knights of Columbus. On Oct. ern New Jersey locations. After an Freshman Frances- 21, Council 6386 reached a new initial visit, local staff members pro- ca Guido, a North Ber- milestone, with a major donation vide ongoing counseling services, gen native, is an active to the First Choice Women’s Re- with the goal of educating women member of the Squire source Centers of New Jersey for about alternatives to abortion. Roses #0002, a youth the purchase of a state-of- the-art The new ultrasound machine, fraternity run within ultrasound machine at the organi- soon to arrive at the Plainfi eld offi ce, the Knights of Colum- zation’s newly-opened Plainfi eld provides high-resolution images bus, for Catholic girls offi ce. The donation culminated a as well as other advanced features. between the ages of 10 year-long fund-raising campaign by “We’re delighted to support First Francesca Guido and Sophia Baldassari and 18. the council. Choice Women’s Resource Centers,” On Sept. 20, Guido, The council raised 25 percent noted Saint Rose Council Grand her family and the Squire Roses team attended a Saint Baldrick’s event at of the $28,784 gift through the Knight Frank Alexander. “The im- Saint Matthew Parish in Ridgefi eld. The Saint Baldrick’s Foundation is a vol- generosity of parishioners and fel- portant thing is we’re saving lives unteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to low Knights. The New Jersey State together.” fi nd cures for childhood cancers. Council of the Knights provided a The Knights will continue their As Guido watched her father and brothers shave their heads, she decided matching grant of 25 percent and fund-raising efforts in collabora- to join in the effort. She will be donating all 19 inches of her hair to the Pan- the combined Saint Rose-NJ Coun- tion with the parish Respect Life tene Beautiful Lengths program that supplies free wigs to cancer patients. cil funding was matched by the Committee and have plans to fund On Sept. 21, Hoboken native Sophia Baldassari sold craft items at the Knights’ Supreme Council. a second machine for a yet- to- be- 28th Annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction, the proceeds of First Choice Women’s Resource designated care provider. which benefi t Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Baldassari combined her love of Broadway shows with her affi nity for looming by designing and creating fi gurines in the costumes of different Broadway plays. She worked on her crafts all summer, creating over 100 fi g- ures which she sold at the fl ea market for a grand total of $710, all of which she donated to charity.

Submitted photo Aimee Huber, executive director, First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, received checks from New Jersey Knights of Columbus State Treasurer, Bob Hatler (left), Saint Rose Council Deputy Grand Knight Peter Quinn, and Saint Rose Council Financial Secretary Dominic Balzano for the purchase of an advanced ultra- sound machine.

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Archbishop John J. Myers served as the princi- pal celebrant and homilist at the Annual Mass The forBlue Law Enforcement MassOfficers Nov. 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark. The Mass honored in particular those who lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year. Father Kevin Carter, whose father was a police officer, voiced his support of these brave men and women in his homily. “Today, this gathering is about the saying thank you for what you do,” he said. “Never ever forget that God is with you and he loves you dearly and he is extremely thankful to you for protecting and serving his lost sheep.” Advocate photos- Melissa McNally