The August 30, 2015 Bulletin Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time St Anne of the Heights Jersey City, NJ

Bishop Thomas Donato October 1, 1940 — August 25, 2015 OUR CHURCH NICENE CREED PART IV One Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son Drew Stuart continues his exploration of the Creed. By Drew Stuart, MA a Church Council at Nicea to as the human being Jesus address a con&lict that had Christ) are referred to as mys- We've all seen the cliché bum- arisen over Jesus’ nature. As teries because while we know per stickers touting the need Marthaler reveals in chapter 5 they're true based on God's for Jesus: “Jesus is my Co-pilot” of The Creed , the con&lict came revelation in Scripture and “Try Jesus!,” “Jesus saves!, “ or down to the question Jesus Tradition, we can never fully “Jesus is Lord.” While the real- asked his apostles, Who do peo- explain them, as they're be- ity is that we, as Christians, do ple say that I am? ( Mark 8:27 ). yond human understanding believe we need Jesus, these The orthodox Christians, who and require an assent of faith. stickers turn the Truth into embraced the doctrine of the Next, if Jesus were not both a soundbite while telling us Trinity, believed Jesus was the human and divine, worship- little about who Jesus is and Divine Son of God Incarnate ping him would be arbitrary. the role he played and con- as a human being and born of We pray to Jesus, asking for tinues to play in our lives. The the Virgin Mary. On the other help, guidance, healing, etc. second article of the Nicene hand the Arians, led by a priest Our songs and prayers glorify Creed addresses the person named Arius, claimed that Je- Jesus by, as Saint Paul says, and role of Jesus Christ, who sus was merely the greatest of ascribing to him “the name is both the object (as one all of God's creations, less than which is above every name” of the Three Persons of the God but greater than human- (Philippians 2:9). However, Trinity) and source (through ity (think a demigod or lesser if Jesus is not the divine Son his teaching and Passion, god). In the end, the council God, he was merely a human death, and Resurrection) of condemned the Arian view being. In Mere Christianity , C put it all of this simply, if Jesus fice had the power to heal this our faith. We begin this part and a$firmed that Jesus was S Lewis asserts that Jesus, were not God, our prayers, ri%t and enabled us to truly call of the Creed by proclaiming the divine Son of God (it de- unlike other great religious our worship, prayer and the God our Father. Essentially, “I believe in one Lord Jesus clared he was consubstantial figures, pointed people first entirety of the Christian faith Jesus divinity, along with his Christ, the Only Begotten Son or of the same divine nature, toward himself and only then would be futile for we would humanity, is important be- of God, born of the Father be- as God the Father). This lan- toward God the Father ( I am be putting our faith in a liar cause it allows to relate to fore all ages. God from God, guage was later rea$firmed the way the truth and the life. or a madman, not in the one and communicate with the Light from Light, true God at the First Council of Con- No one comes to the Father ex- true God, who alone merits all-powerful and all-knowing from true God, begotten, not stantinople in 381 AD a%ter cept through me — John 14:6 ). our faith and devotion. God the universe. Jesus as- made, consubstantial with further challenges from Ari- sures us that God listens to He claimed he was sole the Finally, on a slightly more the Father, through him all ans. The bishops from both and cares for each of us to an means of salvation and eter- practical side, if Jesus is not things were made.” In chapter church councils wished to infinitely greater extent than nal life ( Unless you eat the "lesh God the Son, then we cannot 4 of The Creed Berard Marthal- undoubtedly a$firm Jesus di- a human father cares for his of the Son of Man and drink his have a personal relationship er points out that these titles vinity. According to Marthal- children: Ask and it will be given blood, you do not have life within with and direct access to God and names point to Jesus role er, it was at this time that the unto you; seek and you will find… you. Whoever eats my "lesh and the Father. In Romans chapter as the messiah promised by creed, which had been a bap- how much more will your heav- drinks my blood has eternal life 8 and Galatians chapter 3, St the prophets of the Old Tes- tismal profession of faith, enly Father give good things to —John 6:53-54 ).” Even more Paul emphasizes that it was tament (Christ) and to his di- became a test to prove that those who ask him ( Matthew startling, in John 8:58 , Jesus Jesus’ willing self-sacrifice on vine nature as the Son of God. one believed in the ortho- 7:7-11). directly says that he is God the Cross as the Son of God With the repeated emphasis dox Trinitarian faith passed by claiming the name of God that saved us from our sins If Jesus were merely human, that Jesus was God, the those down from the Apostles. from the Old Testament, I and restored us to right rela- the ri%t created by sin would who composed the Nicene AM or Yahweh ( before Abra- tionship with God. Even more still be in existence and this Creed wanted to emphasize Having heard this, some ham came to be, I AM ). Lewis so, Paul says this sacrifice has close relationship with and Jesus divinity as one of three would say, Great, but why does says that by doing this, Jesus made us children of God . Jesus’ access to God would be im- Person in one God (ie the a theological debate from 1,600 leaves us only two options: being both fully human and possible. However, because Trinity). While the language years ago still matter today? if he was not God he was ei- fully divine made his sacrifice we can enter into relation- used in this part of the creed is Why should I care about this ther a liar, who deliberately e$fective and enabled us enter ship with Jesus, God the Son, highly theological, some his- abstract concept? It doesn't af- deceived people, or a lunatic into a close personal relation- we now have access to God torical background will o$fer fect my life . In answer to this, who was crazy enough to be- ship with God. While more the Father. Along with the clarification. I want to point out that this language is abstract because lieved he was divine. As Chris- will be said on this in part five other reasons mentioned In the year 325 AD, soon a%ter we don't fully understand the tians, we believe the third op- of our series on the Nicene above,this why the Nicene he issued the Edict of Milan, concepts we're describing. tion that C S Lewis provides: Creed, su$fice it to say that our Creed's assertions about Je- which legalized Christian- Both the Holy Trinity and the that Jesus is who he claims to sin created a ri%t between us sus's divinity and theological ity in the Roman Empire, Incarnation (God the Son be- be, the Son of God, the Second and God. Because he was God debate which spawned them Emperor Constantine called ing born of the Virgin Mary Person of the Divine Trinity. To the Son Incarnate, Jesus’ sacri- still a$fect our lives today. OUR CHURCH

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Bishop Thomas A. Donato for Abortion Healing If the news coverage of Planned Parenthood has Bishop Donato passed away last Tuesday. He had been fighting pancreatic caused a revived trauma from your own involve- cancer for several months. He was 74. We pray that he may now enjoy the ment in abortion or if you are su!fering from an joys of everlasting life. abortion experience, if you have feelings of guilt and anxiety or su!fer from depression, there is Hope! The Most Reverend Thomas Aldo Donato was born Heals the pain from abortion — one week-end at a on October 1, 1940, in Jersey City, , the son time on September 11-13, 2015 at the Archdiocesan of the late Antonio and Rosa Arturi Donato. He is a Youth Retreat Center 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. member of a close-knit family, one of six children: Cost: $150 (includes all retreat materials and meals). Mary, Rose, Costantino (married to Christine), John, For more information contact the Respect Life O"fice: Gaetano (Thomas) and Robert. He has a nephew, Cheryl A Riley 973-497-4350 or via e-mail rileyche@ Anthony (married to Donna), and a niece, Toni Ann rcan.org All calls and e-mails are confidential. Rachel's Sullivan (married to Mike), and two grand nieces, Vineyard Retreats rachelsvineyard.org are sponsored Gianna and Nicole. by the Newark Archdiocese Respect Life O"fice. Baptized in Holy Rosary Church, Gaetano (Thomas) Donato attended Holy Rosary Elementary School, Celebration of Marriage Retreat Jersey City. A&ter completing his secondary school was appointed pastor of Saint Raphael Parish, Liv- This weekend is intended for couples married at least education at Saint Michael High School, Jersey City, ingston (2001-2003), and shortly therea&ter was ap- 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment he entered the College Seminary at Seton Hall Uni- pointed Spiritual Director of Immaculate Concep- of marriage. Presentations and small group discus- versity, South Orange, New Jersey, graduating in tion Seminary, , South Orange. sions address (1) how we got to this point in our mar- 1961. He attended Immaculate Conception Semi- riages, (2) where we are now and (3) what the future In addition to parochial assignments, nary, Darlington, where he received a Masters of Di- might hold. We strike a deliberate balance among Donato was also Regional Director of Religious Edu- vinity degree, and was ordained to the priesthood participation/re%lection, liturgy, free time and fun by the Most Reverend Thomas A. Boland, second cation for Bergen County North, served three terms and plenty of “couple time.” The retreat will take Archbishop of Newark, on May 29, 1965. on the Archdiocesan Priests’ Personnel Board, and place on September 18–20 and the cost is $260 a couple was a member of several committees in the Arch- which includes all meals, room, programs, etc. For more Father Donato's parish assignments included Saint diocesan O!fices of Catechetics and Worship. He John the Baptist, Hillsdale (1965–1973), and Saint served as Episcopal Vicar of Bergen County West information, or to register, call 609.884.3829 or visit: Vincent DePaul, Bayonne (1973-1982). He served from 1998 until 2001. www.capemaymarianists.org. as pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption, Bayonne (1982-1988), and Saint Paul, Ramsey (1988-2001). Immaculate Conception Parish Pope John Paul II named him a of Honor Appointed pastor of Saint Henry Parish, Bayonne, in Feast Honoring the birth of Mary with the title of Reverend Monsignor in 1996. 2004, he also served as Regional Bishop for Hudson County. The Holy See announced the appointment September 10-13, 2015. Join the Immaculate Concep- A&ter 35 years of priestly ministry, Monsignor Do- of Monsignor Thomas A. Donato as Titular Bishop tion Parish in Secaucus for a feast celebration honor- nato took a six-month sabbatical to attend the In- of Jamestown and Auxiliary Bishop of Newark on ing The Mother of God. Take family and friends for stitute for the Continuing Education of Clergy at the May 21, 2004. Bishop Donato had recently been an evening or a&ternoon of fun, with attractions North American College, Rome. Upon his return he fighting cancer. He passed away on August 25, 2015. such as games of chance, rides for the kids, food vendors and a grand 50/50 Ra!%le. The feast will take place at Buchmuller Park in Secaucus. The church is located at 1219 Paterson Plank Road in Secaucus. For Safeguarding Children and Addressing Abuse more information, visit www.iccsecaucus.com. The Archdiocese Has Long Recognized the Pain of Child Sexual Abuse Stand Down NJ – Help for our Vets Since his arrival in 2001 and his participation in support and help to those who have been harmed the dra&ting of the Charter for the Protection of and who are seeking healing and support.” Stand Down of North Jersey is organizing a one-day Children and Young People, Archbishop Myers event to assist homeless veterans. Federal, State, has on many occasions either individually or with Beyond words, however, are actions. Assistance Public & Private support agencies will be on hand to to victims, training and background checks of bishops in the United States, with the Holy Father, o!fer a broad array of FREE services and assistance. and with clergy throughout the world, acknowl- sta!f and volunteers, reporting accusations to edged publicly the pain that sexual o!fenders in- civil authorities, removing clergy with substan- Provisions include: VA Benefit Counseling, PTSD side the Church have in%licted on the innocent. At tiated accusations – these are clear indications Info, Mental Health Info, Welfare, Social Security, Chrism Masses before the entire presbyterate and that the Archbishop and the Archdiocese abhor Food Stamps, Addiction Info, Housing Info, Medical, parish representatives of the Archdiocese, in me- child abuse. Employment, Unemployment, Haircuts, Clothing dia interviews, in statements issued by the United and refreshments. The event itself will take place States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and in es- What's more, 20 years ago, the Archdiocese says and columns, Archbishop Myers has stated was one of the first dioceses in the country to on Saturday October 10, 2015 from 8:30 am to 4 pm that “a Church which spends the largest portion of establish a formal Review Board of experts with at the john F. Kennedy Pool & Recreation Center, 211 its resources and the largest portion of its person- legal, law enforcement, clinical and investiga- W Kinney St, Newark, NJ. Pick-up is available for the nel in serving children, can never, and will never, tive background to examine allegations of abuse event on Saturday October 10 at 8 am, 115 Christopher condone anything which harms those children… and recommend to the Archbishop action under We also extend our apology and our assurance of Church law. Columbus Ave. Jersey City, NJ. Pre-registration is en- couraged. Please call 210.223.7787. 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Through the training you will learn how Please RSVP for the training by texting your name, and tradition. to: “St Nicholas” a"ter it, to 973-866-5393. Saint Anne Of The Heights Church 3545 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07307 Tel: 201-360-0838 Fax: 201-721-5996 [email protected] SAHJERSEYCITY.COM Pastoral Team Sunday Readings Novena of Masses – July 2015 James Carroll Trustee First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–8 Fr. Nigel Parish Priest Psalm: Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 Requested for Requested by Fr. J. Ranieri Weekend Assistant † Alfred Dentale Panjikunnel Family Second Reading: James 1:17–18, 21–22, 27 Msgr. L.J. Miller Weekend Assistant † Lillian Link Parish Intention Fr. D.X.Stump, S.J. Weekday Assistant Gospel: Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 1st Anniv. in Heaven Mrs. J. Waddleton & Lt. J. Carroll Trustee Weekday Readings † John Zielenski Parish Intention Weekly Planner Monday 1st Anniv. in Heaven nd Lawrence Shin Mary Shin SUNDAY "/#$ s 22 Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Th 4:13–18 / Ps 96:1 & 3, 4-5, 11-12, 13 / Lk 4:16–30 MONDAY "/#% Tony & Dawn Roda Pat Roda 3:30–4:30 PM Legion of Mary Convent Tuesday Anniversary TUESDAY &/% 1 Th 5:1–6, 9–11 / Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 / Lk 4:31–37 † Lucy Bironi Merritt Loretta & Heather 12:15 PM BINGO Cent Hall 3–4 PM Holy Hour for Priests Convent Wednesday Mary Bironi Masi Loretta & Heather † Teresa Fusco Padre Pio Prayer Grp. WEDNESDAY &/' Co 1:1–8 / Ps 52:10, 11 / Lk 4:38–44 6–8 PM ALL Girl Scout Mtg Cent Hall † Esterina Manzi-Zuanetti Angelo & Giovanna THURSDAY &/# Thursday St Gregory the Great Tango & Family 7–9 PM OLG Choir Convent Co 1:9–14 / Ps 98:2-3AB, 3CD-4, 5-6 / Lk 5:1–11 † Mercian Travasso Piedad Mascarenhas FRIDAY &/( † Cristina V. Jumamil Jocelyn R. Sandal 10 AM H.N.S. Board Mtg Cent Hall Friday † Pantaleon D. Sandal Jocelyn R. Sandal 12:15 PM BINGO Cent Hall Co 1:15–20 / Ps 100:1B-2, 3, 4, 5 / Lk 5:33–39 SATURDAY &/) † Frank Sheehan Joan & Family 4 PM Baptism Instruction Church Saturday † Anthony & Nettie Guarini Joan & Family SUNDAY &/* s 23 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Co 1:21–23 / Ps 54:3-4, 6 & 8 / Lk 6:1–5 † Thomas Lang Lang Family 10 AM or 12 PM Baptism Church Sanctuary Gi"ts for Aug 30 th — Sept 5 th Lang & McAlinden Lang Family Liturgies Families Gi"t In Memory/honor of Requested By Saturday Evening Church English 5:30 PM Olga Borusso St Joe's Prayer Grp (anticipating Sunday) Misa Español 7 PM Altar Wine † Charles Kaufman Frances Spazian Father David Stump St Joe's Prayer Grp Sunday Church 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon Altar Bread † Charles Kaufman Frances Spazian † Teresa Fusco Pat Roda & Family Regina & John Lullo St Joe's Prayer Grp Monday f Saturday: Church 9 AM Sanct. Lamp † Alma DeBenedetto Fusco Family Wednesday: Mass Church 7 PM Claire Maglori St Joe's Prayer Grp Altar Candles † Mona Tortora Parish Intention Belle Fasani Family Holy Hour Sick List Michelle Fasani Grandma Holy Hour will be suspended during July & August Jo-Jo & Leah Stella Aunt Pat & Family Let us pray for the sick (People will remain on sick list Nora Browne St Joe's Prayer Grp Sacrament of Penance for 2 weeks unless otherwise notified) : Frances Kearns Clara Stella Roda, Stella & Fasani Saturdays Church (Or by Appointment) 5 PM ! Nicholas Zegular ! Frances Wise ! Vicky Aguillon ! Marie Foley ! Josephine Cermak Rowan ! Steve & Families Schedule of Masses Aug 31 st – Sept 6 th , 2015 Rachel Mastin ! Diane Shea ! Joseph Callandrillo ! Donna Aunt Pat & Family Humberto Quintana ! Julia Annicchiarico ! Javier † Lucy & James Merritt Loretta & Heather Monday, August 31 Vega ! Jennifer Moloughney ! Antoinette Maddi ! Mary Masi Loretta & Heather 9 AM † Lyda & Doris Cullen Ruth Cullen Carol Jordan ! Anthony Biggio ! Sammy DeLeon ! Mary & Buddie Kaufman Loretta Dempsey Tuesday, September 1 Shane Quinn ! Alice Daly ! Sadie Krieger ! Dolores Isabella Loretta Dempsey 9 AM Novena DelMonte ! Dianne O'Sullivan ! Carl Carlson ! † Jessie Toong Mildred Bombich Wednesday, September 2 Larry Bello ! Miyuki Campbell ! Diane Albert ! † Jessie Toong Catherine Pelletreau Meghan Connaughton ! Lupe Pena 9 AM Novena † Jessie Toong Marie Van Beuren 7 PM Special Intention OL Perpetual Help Group Ministry to the Sick Thursday, September 3 9 AM Novena We hope to give to all the sick and aged in our par- FEAST DAY – "/# ish the opportunity to receive the Eucharist. If you Friday, September 4 or someone you know can no longer get to church, 9 AM Novena and would like a Eucharistic Minister to bring you St. Gregory Saturday, September 5 Communion, please call St. Anne's Rectory at 201- 9 AM Novena 360-0838 or email: [email protected] 5:30 PM † Concepcion Samson Samson Family 7 PM † Gloria Perez Parish Intention September Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father, Pope Francis Sunday, September 6 8 AM Novena General intention: That opportunities for educa- 10 AM † Giuseppe Belfiore Daughter-in-Law, Toni tion and employment may increase for all young 12 PM † Christina Burke Debby & John Faherty people. Missionary intention: That catechists may give Giving witness by living in a way consistent with the faith Financial figures will be posted at a later date. they proclaim. 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