CHURCH OF SAINT ELIZABETH NNNNNNN Sunday August 30, 2020 NNNNNNN Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time May God Bless you always and in a ways, Faer Vincent! Parish Center 700 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 OfLice: 201V891V1122 Fax: 201V891V3708 Website: www.saintelizabeths.org Email: [email protected] Parish School Website: www.sainteVschool.org OfLice: 201V891V1481 Can you find the hidden picture of School Principal Jesus in this bulletin? Karen Lewis Dear St. Elizabeth friends, In our Gospel passage last week, the question Jesus asked his disciples at Caesarea PhilippiNbut who do you say that I amNbrought back a flood of memories of my time in Rome during World Youth Day, 2000. I think most of us, in reflecting on our own lives, can point to moments or events where we felt the presence of God’s grace. Perhaps the evening prayer ser- vice with Pope John Paul II in the rolling hill country just outside the Eternal City with 3 million other pilgrims was one of the defining moments of my life. The Pope began his homily with the question Jesus asked, “but who do you say that I am.” He challenged us to answer the question for ourselves. During the vigil service, I remember standing on high ground looking around me in all directions. A sea of humanity encamped on the hills as far as the eyes could see. The Pope was just a small speck on a stage far off in the distance. I was able to make my way through the multitudes to the fence that surrounded the stage area. Per- haps I was the length of a couple of football fields from the Pope. Several of us M all from different countries were taking turns looking through the small fence opening. I remember asking one young man why he had come. He told me in broken English that he was from Yugoslavia and had risked his life traveling through his wartorn country, amid a brutal civil war because he wanted to see the Pope. And he wanted to get to know Jesus more closely so that he could better serve his neighbors and his Church. I learned a valuable lesson that night from John Paul II’s homily and from that young man. To answer the question for myself, I had to go beyond just studying the dogma and doctrine of the Church. I needed to get to know Jesus better by spending time with him, like I would with any good friend, though prayer, study of scrip- ture and the Eucharist. I also learned I could seek the answer to this question by looking for the wounded Christ in the faces of those in need, and then by being the face of Christ in helping the vulnerable and marginalized. Last weekend, I discovered a newly ordained priest, Fr. Stephen Fichter, was also in Rome and probably one of the specks I could see on stage while looking through the fence to see Pope John Paul II. After Mass last Saturday night, we reminisced about our shared experience and the theme song of World Youth Day that re- mained ingrained in our minds and hearts 20 years later. The opening lyrics I think provide all of us guidance on how to begin to answer the question. On the horizon a great light dawns And travels throughout the history Conquering darkness through the years Living in our memory Giving light to our way Clearly revealing Seek the truth and we shall find If we seek the truth, we shall find the same answer that Peter, the fisherman from Galilee, so boldly pro- claimed two millennia ago, you are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Peace and blessings! Deacon Andy NEWS AND EVENTS Special Collection: There will be a special collection on the weekend of September 1213 for Catholic University Ameri- ca, to help underwrite scholarships to assist financially deserving students in completing their education at CUA in over 50 disciplines. Please visit CUA'swebsite for more information. Donations maybe placed in the collection boxes located in the back of the church. COLLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING August 16 Offertory $14,836 Online $7,334| Total $22,170 COLLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK ENDING August 23 Offertory $8,722 Online $8,126| Total $16,848 2 MASS INTENTIONS NEWS AND EVENTS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) REGISTRATION Saturday, August 29 is OPEN for 202021 School Year! Do you have a 9:00 am Memorial Mass child going into 1st grade in public school this fall? Please 5:00 pm Harriet Wesche be sure to register for Religious Education classes. 1st Grade class options are Sunday mornings and Monday and Sunday, August 30 Tuesday afternoons. Please go to our website at www.saintelizabeths.org under the Religious Ed section 7:30 am People of the Parish where you can register and pay online. It’s that easy! DO 9:00 am Tadeus Kozlowski IT TODAY as space is limited in each of the available op- 10:30 am Robert Gilmartin tions. First come, first served! If you have any questions, 12:00 noon Bitsy Madigan, Debbie Gaertner will be happy to help. Call 2018913262 21st Anniversary ext. 228. 6:15 pm Anna Homer Traveling Mary Statue: As you may know, St. Elizabeth's Church has 5 traveling statues of Our Lady of Fatima. For over 25 years,Our Blessed Moth- Monday, August 31 er'sstatues have been traveling from hometohome every week, visiting 7:00 am Gertrude & Joseph Tilton withfamilies. Although this ministry began with a single statue, it has grown to5 9:00 am Dea Nicosia statues. Hosting families have found strength and comfort through Our Lady’s presence.It is through Her intercession during these challenging times that our world will be healed. Tuesday, September 1 We are in the process of preparing Our Lady's 'itineraries' for2021.If you are not cur- 7:00 am Scott Mault, 2nd Anniv. rently hosting Our Lady and would be interestedin having an Our Lady of Fatima Pil- 9:00 am Henry McNamara grim Statue visit with you and your family for a week in 2021, please contactKathy Marsico at 2014857052 or email her [email protected] and we can 'book' a week for you and Our Lady. Wednesday, September 2 As you may know, Our Lady of Fatima asked Sr. Lucia, St. Jacinta, and St. Fran- 7:00 am Harry Ciarleglio cisco to pray the Rosary daily and to do penance for the salvation of souls. And 9:00 am John J. Cannizzo so, while the Blessed Mother is in a home, we ask that thehost tries to pray the Holy Rosaryor other devotional prayers to Our Lady and toperform other to- Thursday, September 3 kens of love for the salvation of souls. 7:00 am Joy Cody Blue Army Shrine: Saturday, September 5th "You at Least Try to Console Me." 9:00 am Ronald Liedel World Apostolate of Fatima, Blue Army Shrine, 674 Mt. View Rd East, Asbury, NJ. Join us at our outdoor shrine to honor Our Lady's plea of Dec. 10, 1925 requesting Friday, September 4 Five Consecutive First Saturdays of Reparation. Special guest Speaker/Celebrant: Fr. 7:00 am Robert Colaneri Matthew Mauriello. 10:00 am: Confessions; 11:30 am Rosary w/15 minute medita- 9:00 am Katherine Zaretski tion; 12:15 pm Holy Mass; 1:15 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Enrollment in the Brown Scapular; Confessions. Lawn chair/blanket suggested. www.bluearmy.com 9086891700 Ext 210. Saturday, September 5 9:00 am Memorial Mass “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” 5:00 pm Marie Reinhardt Your loved one will be announced at Mass for two weeks, then included in the bulletin for six weeks. Sunday, September 6 Call the Parish Center to let us know the names of those we should include in our prayers. 7:30 am People of the Parish A time to be healed… 9:00 am Mabel Accettura Healing prayers for: Joe Schuh, Pam Grosso, Jim Lane, Arthur Edner, 10:30 am Jack Stanton Jane Connolly, John Campion, Annabella Moharita, Sean Conyngham, 12:00 noon Ralph Semeraro Antonella Romano, Jim Lane, 6:15 pm Ann Marie Lee A time for sorrow... Recently deceased: Dominic Colacchio Memorials for the week of August 30 Altar Bread and Wine: In loving memory of Robert Gilmartin, 1st Anniv., donated by Kate & Tom Fitzpartrick Candles on the Altar: In memory of Joann E. Langan, donated by The Wuensch Family Flowers for the Holy Family Shrine: In loving memory of Felicita & Ezio Salto, donated by The Gilmartin Family 3 Sharing the Gospel Sometimes it's hard to give of your time, or your toys, or even to share your friends. Sometimes you want to be selfish and keep every- thing for yourself. This is not what Jesus did. He kept sharing God's love all the time. He shared so much that he even gave his life for us by dying on the cross. Jesus wants us to share like he did, to give of ourselves even when we want to be selfish. Prayer Heavenly Father, give me strength to share your love. Something to Draw Draw a picture of yourself sharing in way that is hard for you. Mission for the Week Give of your time this week to help someone who needs it. 4 Martino & Fisher, L.L.C. L. ROGERS PLUMBING, BUYING OR SELLING? 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