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Church of Saint Mary 91 Home Avenue  Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 CHURCH OF SAINT MARY 91 HOME AVENUE RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070 Congratulations to Aiden Ramirez and Mia Chalco who received First Eucharist and Timothy Anton, Cecelia Davidson, Elizabeth Dunlop & Alexandra Guzman who received the Sacrament of Confirmation We are called to form the Christian Community of Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church; we are protected by our Blessed Mother in whose patronage our parish has been placed under her title “Our Lady of the Rosary.” Very Rev. Michael J. Kreder, V.F., KCHS -------- Pastor Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Raymond L. Schembri & James J. Guida --------------Deacons August 23, 2020 Tara Brunt----------------------- St. Mary High School Principal Ana Maria Castaneda --- The Academy at Saint Mary Principal Mary Kay Benjamin Parish Catechetical Leader < OUR SACRAMENTAL LIFE > /RCIA Coordinator Lisa Considine -----------------------First Eucharist Coordinator EUCHARIST (Obligation Masses) Mary E. Lanni-----------------------------------Pastoral Associate Saturday ------------------------------------- 5:00 pm (Sunday obligation) Larry Boland --------------------------Confirmation Coordinator Sunday ------------------------------------------ 8:00, 10:00, & 12:00 noon During the 5 pm and 10:30 am Masses, children are invited to the Children's Liturgy Gerard DeMan -------------------------Director of Sacred Music Linda Verdino & Kevin McLean -------------------------Trustees Summer Weekdays David Valente ----------------Finance Committee Chairperson Monday -----------------------------------------------------------------5:00 pm Deborah Moran----------------------- Administrative Secretary Tuesday -------------------------------------------------------------12:00 noon Lorrie Motylinski & Barbara Allen Children’s Liturgy Wednesday------------------------------------------------------------- 8:30 am No Daily Mass on Thursday or Friday of the Word Holy Days ------------------------------------------- As listed in the bulletin < PARISH DIRECTORY > RECONCILIATION (Confession) Confessions will be heard following the 5:00 pm Mass on Monday Parish Office-----201-438-2200 Fax -----201-438-1098 evening during the Summer. Web------------------------------ www.stmaryrutherford.org Baptism: Parents are required to attend the parish Baptism Class E-mail----------------- [email protected] and provide the godparent’s sponsorship letters BEFORE the Facebook--www.facebook.com/91HomeAvenueRutherford/ baptism date can be set. Call the Parish Office at 201-438-2200 for class dates and godparent handbook. St. Mary High School--------------------------201-933-5220 The Academy at Saint Mary-----------------201-933-8410 Marriage: According to the N.J. Common Policy couples must register at least ONE YEAR in advance. Religious Formation---------------------------201-438-2476 Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office. Catholic Community Services---------------201-440-7077 Holy Orders: Contact the Vocation Office at 973-497-4365. From the Pastor WHATSOEVER YOU DO FOR THE LEAST… Like many major cities, Rome was overrun by vast 21st Sunday in numbers of children and other young people who Ordinary Time - A were left to fend for themselves. Father Calasanz August 23, 2020 pleaded with the Roman clergy to do something, but his pleas were ignored; so, in 1592, he started A PATRON SAINT his own ‘free school’ for poor children. For the FOR FLOPS AND next 56 years - until his death at the age of 91, he - and the Order he founded, the FLUNKEES? One of my Piarists, did all they could for Rome’s underprivileged children. favorite saint stories is As the first Order of Priests dedicated to primary about Saint Teresa of school education, they started a trend that spread Avila [1515-1582] who, through all of Europe. But as the saying goes, “No on her way to a convent good deed goes unpunished!” during a fierce storm, slipped and fell into the mud. Supposedly, she sarcastically snapped at While Popes Clement VIII and Paul V supported her Savior: “If this is how you treat your friends, his efforts, supplied the buildings and other no wonder why you have so few of them!” One resources he needed, and appointed him the of the men we honor on August 25, a Spanish Superior of his Order for life, many were opposed contemporary of Saint Teresa, may have to his Schools. Businesses feared the educated wondered why, comparatively speaking, God had would no longer be laborers; politicians feared treated her so well! For Saint Joseph Calasanz losing the support of the poor of whom they often lived to see all he did or tried to do - fail - and fail took advantage; that he sent some of his Priests miserably! But that put him in good company to study under a personal friend, Galileo, sent with the betrayed, rejected, reviled, scorned and some Church leaders … into orbit. While none of misunderstood Jesus, who also died, and whose this deterred Father Calasanz, hardened his heart mission also seemed doomed, if not dead. More or embittered him in any way, it did take its toll - about Saint Joseph Calasanz after praying the and matters only got worse! Collect for the holy Mass on August 25 for which The future Saint was investigated by papal there is also the Optional Memorial of Saint Louis. commissions; he was arrested and summoned to Collect - Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest face the dreaded Inquisition; he was humiliated by his critics and abandoned by his supporters. O God, who adorned the Priest He was demoted from his ‘lifetime’ position as Saint Joseph Calasanz with such charity Superior; his two successors declared him and patience that he labored tirelessly incompetent. Two of his own Priests became his to educate children and endow them most bitter enemies; a few were accused of, and with every virtue, grant, we pray, that we, found guilty of, the same sick, unspeakable crimes who venerate him as a teacher of wisdom, that have recently plagued the Church; while he may constantly imitate him, himself was never accused of any improprieties, for he was a co-worker of your truth. his Order was suppressed. Eventually, he was Through our Lord Jesus … for ever and ever. Amen. totally acquitted, and the Piarists were restored ‘CHARITY & PATIENCE.’ Born in Spain in 1556 with him as Superior. But internal strife raged on, into a prosperous family, his mother and a brother and two years before his death in 1648, it was died while he was a schoolboy. Some say he was dissolved again. However, in 1669, perhaps with the youngest of eight children; others say five; but his help from heaven, it was restored again. back then, children who died young were often Whenever you’re having a bad day, you know not even counted! After he was ordained a Priest whose help to call upon! Saint Joseph Calasanz, in 1583, he served in various administrative and pray for us. pastoral positions, like Bishop’s Secretary and vicar general. In 1587, his Bishop and his father With God’s love and my prayers, died, and he was permitted to go to Rome where he expected to ‘recharge his batteries’ by touring and praying in the many beautiful worship sites in the Eternal City. As a cardinal’s nephew’s private tutor, he had made the contacts necessary for a promising future … but … Very Rev. Michael J. Kreder, VF, KCHS 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time RECONCILIATION: If you wish the Sacrament of Reconciliation – please call the office – leave your name and telephone number and Father Mike will schedule an appointment with you. August 23, 2020 SANCTUARY OFFERINGS can be memorialized for your loved ones SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020 by emailing the parish office 5:00 p.m. Frank Bowen, Sr. [email protected] Joan VanLowe – Living Intention Joseph Grappone PRAY FOR THE MILITARY SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2020 Continue to pray for all the brave men 8:00 a.m. Carol Froehlich and women that are defending our 10:00 a.m. Rafael Perez country. Keep them safe from all Margaret Kelly Theiss attacks and warn them from danger. 12:00 noon Grace Gamrat Give them wisdom and strength in battle, help them to MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 stay focused, sharp and alert. Strengthen our troops spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally and 5:00 p.m. Rose O’Keefe bring them safely home to their families. 12:00 noon Prayer Service – TBD TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020 Chad DeCastro Davis Paul Fedorisin 12:00 noon The people of Saint Mary Sgt. Erik Karlon Kevin Kreder Sgt. Angelo Mangione, USMC Spc. Kyle McAuley WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 David Merle Nicholas Merle 8:30 a.m. The people of Saint Mary Kevin Mustac Drew Napoli 12:00 noon Prayer Service – TBD Michael Rogers Ch (Cpt) Fr. Peter Koziolkiewicz THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 Daily Mass suspended for the summer B A P T I S M 12:00 noon Prayer Service - TBD Please call the parish office or email FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 [email protected] Daily Mass suspended for the summer and we will set dates and forward all mandatory SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2020 information to you. 5:00 p.m. Bartholomen Pricir PRAY FOR OUR SICK George Garner Grant our brothers and sisters comfort in their suffering. SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020 When they are afraid, give them courage, when afflicted, 8:00 a.m. Carol Froehlich give them patience, when dejected, afford them hope 10:00 a.m. Rosemary Delaney and when alone, assure them of the support of your holy Genevieve Bright Darcy people. 12:00 noon Jose J. Alvarez Nan Barckett, Connie and Maria Conte, Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings: Ava Jean Finelli, Flora Folio, Catherine Laza, Kathleen Lovatt, Anthony
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