312 Ridgedale Avenue East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 BULLETIN June 13, 2021 ITALIAN NUN SLAIN BY 3 TEEN GIRLS ‘FASCINATED BY SATAN’ BEATIFIED AS A MARTYR An Italian nun who was stabbed 19 times more than two decades ago by three teenage girls apparently fasci- nated by Satan was honored Sunday with beatification as a martyr of the Roman Catholic Church. Hours before the beatification ceremony in northern Italy, Pope Francis praised Sister Maria Laura Mainetti and described her killers as “prisoners of evil.” Beatification is the last formal step in the Catholic Church before possible sainthood. Italian news reports about the June 6, 2000 slaying in the town of Chiavenna said the defendants during in- terrogation recounted that the nun asked God to forgive her attackers even as they assaulted her. After serving sentences ranging from 8 1/2 to 12 years and four months, the convicted attackers were released from prison. Two were age 16 and the other was 17 when the Catholic nun was slain. They were prosecuted as minors. Addressing the faithful in St. Peter’s Square during his traditional Sunday remarks, Francis spoke of the beati- fication, saying Mainetti, who belonged to the religious congregation of the Daughters of the Cross, was slain “by three girls influenced by a satanic sect. Cruelty.” According to other Catholic clergy in the town, Mainetti went out of her convent late at night after receiving a call from one of the girls who said she became pregnant after being raped and needed help. Prosecutors later described that as an invented story to lure the nun from the convent. The nun was struck repeatedly by a brick or a stone, then stabbed 19 times in an unlit alley. Francis said Mainetti “loved young people more than anything else, and she loved and forgave these same girls, prisoners of evil.” The pope said the nun’s legacy was her “life program — do every little thing with faith, love and enthusiasm.” The alley where the 60-year-old nun was slain is now a pilgrimage site. Brought to the Chiavenna sports sta- dium for the beatification ceremony was a bloodstained stone found where she was slain. Scribblings about the devil were reportedly found in the teens’ writings, prompting prosecutors to hypothesize that fascination about Satan was the apparent motive for the killing. Associated Press. Reprinted with permission of America Press, Inc., 2021. MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, June 13th 7:30 For The People of The Parish † Antonio DeFranco by Theresa † Dominic Di Bernardo by Dolores Di Bernardo 9:15 † Deacon David Cedrone by Deacon Ron & Linda Forino ALTAR BREAD & WINE † Anthony Perruso by Doreen Russillo For the week are offered for: 10:30 † Nicole Antonucci (1st Ann.) by Alena Galante Nadine Ruta † Anthony Riolo by Carmela Giordano From: Eugene & Children 12:15 † Mario Comesanas by Grycel † Benedict Emmolo (20th Ann.) by Christine Barnes ALTAR CANDLES 7:00 † Mario J. Comesanas by Gricel Comesanas For the week are offered for: † Kathy Liebhauser by Nick & Bernadette Jeanette Orsini Caponegro From: The LaValle Family Monday, June 14th SANCTUARY LAMP 9:00 † Deceased Members of our Parish For the week are offered for: † Rose Zinicola by Marietta Califri Grace Dondarski From: Cathy Perrotta & Donna Mirocco Tuesday, June 15th 9:00 † Robert Chiang by Gary & Yvette Quiogue OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS † Paul M. Sica by Stephen Rudy June 6th $13,114.85 We are very grateful for your weekly contribution to St. Wednesday, June 16th Rose! Your generosity is vital to meet our expenses and 9:00 † Deceased Romano Family by Carol Alfano continue our many ministries. Please note that you can † Paul M. Sica by Stephen Rudy give online by visiting our website, mail your envelopes to the rectory office, use our “drop-off” box by the office Thursday, June 17th entrance, use one of the donation boxes in the church. 9:00 † Sadie Polizzi by Dolly Zarra † Benjamin Karpinski by Annmarie Karpinski BAPTISMS Congratulations to the Parents of our newly baptized: Friday, June 18th Quinn Michalina Karnicki 9:00 † Milly De Sandis by Mike & Cathy Pico † Angela DellaPia by Joe & Dottie Zoppi PRAY FOR THE SICK Please remember in your prayers those in our parish and community who are ill, especially: Saturday, June 19th Johnny Kinney, Lori Pompei, Robert Alfano, Marlene 9:00 † Carlo Aldo Venturi by Gary & Silvia Platzer Kearns, Ben Rummer, Joann Labrador, Jennifer † Lucia DeCaro by Anna Marrano Berdovich, Rosalie Tamburri, Maria Teresa, & eight † Carmela Rosati by Maureen and Mark Lavery special intentions 5:30 † Deceased Members of Ciccolini & Amoresano Families by Angela Amoresano PRAY FOR THE DECEASED † Mary McHugh by Family We remember and give God thanks for our beloved dead especially: Sunday, June 20th Maria Teta & Viola Canfora 7:30 For The People of The Parish † Antonio DeFranco by Theresa ROSARY PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE † Simmons Family by Mary & Bob Glorious Mysteries: For Father Kerwin as he begins 9:15 † Barbara Giorgio, mother of Mike Carubba by his new ministry at Morristown Hospital. Deacon Ron & Linda Forino Sorrowful Mysteries: For the sick of our parish that † Basil Gil, Henry Daubert by Daubert Family they will be filled with courage. 10:30 † Vincent J DeMaio by Frances Thompson Joyful Mysteries: For the children of our parish who † Ralph J. Politi, Sr. by The Carrell Family are on summer vacation that they will stay close to 12:15 † James DiRienzo by Mary DiRienzo God. † Carmine Sarno (2nd Ann.) by Family Luminous Mysteries: That all adults of our parish will 7:00 † Bernard Gesuelli by Sebastian DePinho find time to rest and relax this summer season. † Ralph D’Aries by Angela 2 PARISH NEWS FOOD PANTRY saintroseoflimachurch.org) Only prepackaged bags to those who come due to Catechists are needed for Grade 3 - 6: Please COVID-19 restrictions until further notice. Thanks to your prayerfully consider sharing your faith with our children. generous donations we are able to help many people who Our program is Gospel based and we will provide you with program materials and support you as needed. come to our food pantry. The food pantry is in need of: Volunteers with children in the program will receive a coffee, tea, baking products, mac & cheese, condiments, discount on their program fee. fruit drinks, water, Cup of Noodles, small condiments, peanut butter, snacks, jelly, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, BABY BOTTLES FUNDRAISER body wash, cleaning products, laundry detergent, Please return Baby Bottles, filled or unfilled, on Father’s toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, & Day at all Masses, not before. Thank you and God Bless deodorant. The food pantry will be opened on the 2nd you for supporting Mothers and their Babies. and 4th Saturday each month from 10:00 – 11:00am. Respect Life Committee PARISH CENSUS CONFIRMATION Saint Rose of Lima is implementing a Parish Census. Confirmation is a two year program beginning in Grade 7. Please use this link to register and pay for the program: Please help our Parish to update your records by https://www.osvhub.com/saintroseoflima/religious-ed/ visiting saintroseoflimachurch.org/census. The Parish confirmation-registration-2021-2022 Registration prior to Census needs to be completed by everyone who June 30th (early bird discount) is $165 when you use the already is a parishioner, who would like to become a discount code: June30. Please contact Lisa Paradiso parishioner, or who participates in our parish life online. at lparadiso@saintroseoflimachurch.org with any questions. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DRIVER NEEDED Registration: Families with children entering grades A visually impaired woman is looking for a driver to take Kindergarten to Sixth in September, please register for her occasionally to the doctor and supermarket. Please our parish Religious Education Program. The registration call Carol Ann DelTufo at 973-618-1064. form was sent home by email and also in the folders with the children. It can also accessed from the Parish website. Submit by June 30, to get the ‘early bird’ registration fee. If you have any questions please contact Gina (reled@ saintroseoflimachurch.org) or Bernadette (bcaponegro@ CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Bishop Sweeney is asking all parishes to participate in our Diocesan-wide Corpus Christi Food Drive. This year, the drive has gone virtual, and you can shop online and have items directly shipped to Catholic Char- ities Food Pantries. Visit www.ccpaterson.org/corpus to make a monetary donation or for more information about this important ef- fort. Here you can find our parish and shop for items of great need. You may also email: [email protected] or call 973-279-7100 ext. 2038 with any questions or to donate food directly to Catholic Charities Food Pantries. ST. MARY’S ABBEY ADORATION & CONFESSION Every 2nd Friday, St. Mary’s Abbey Church in Morristown invites everyone for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 2:30 - 4:30pm. If there are any questions, you can call 973-538-3235 for further information. Children of the parish leading the Corpus Christi procession. 3 COMMUNITY SERVICE Thank you to Alexandra Allonardo and some of our Antioch Team members for organizing and planting some new, beautiful plants for St. Rose! DIOCESAN CELEBRATION WITH FIRST COMMUNICANTS 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Anthony Dragone represented St Rose of Lima Congratulations to Vinny and Paula Fusella on Parish at the First Communicant’s Gathering with their 50th wedding anniversary. Bishop Kevin Sweeney on Sunday June 6. 4 saintroseoflimachurch.org EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER NEWS saintroseoflimaecc.org The works of Eric Carle have a very special place in See? by Eric Carle and Bill Martin Jr. Our class had a fun our classroom library. The author/illustrator is one time picking up on the repetitive phrasing of the book, of our favorites, and we have re-read several of his and guessing what the bear would see next.