31st Sunday in Ordinary Times November 3, 2019

SAINT MARY’S PARISH 17 MSGR. OWENS PLACE NUTLEY, NJ 07110 PHONE: 973-235-1100

STMARYSNUTLEY.ORG FAX: 973-661-0233

Please join us at the WE ARE ST. MARY’S Social

after the 9am, 10:30am and 12 Noon Masses for coffee and conversation.

Meet some new people, catch up with old friends and grow closer as a parish family!

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Hosts for each Mass have been donated by The Rosary Society

Altar Wine donated in honor of Theodore Kapuscinski

Sanctuary Lamp dedicated in Memory of Gennaro & Louise Pandolfi †

Chapel Lamp dedicated in Memory of Armando & Maria Califano †

Blessed Mother Lamps donated in Memory of Cara Bini †

Hosts for each Mass have been donated by The Rosary Society

Sanctuary Lamp dedicated in Memory of Kenny Kasner †

Chapel Lamp dedicated in Memory of Pat Rush †

Blessed Mother Lamps donated in Memory of Gary Harman †

Altar Wine donated in honor of The People of the Parish

By the Knights of Columbus Altar Wine donated for

The intention of Josephine Naughton (90th Birthday)

Altar Wine donated in Memory of Anna & Dominick Marcigliano †

Weekly Mass Schedule Weekday Masses are held in the

Parish Center Chapel

Saturday, November 2 – All Souls’ Day 5:30 PM For All Souls †

Sunday, November 3 7:30 AM Helen & Babe Capalbo † 9:00 AM Members of the Rosary Society 10:30 AM Alice Lynch † 12:00 PM Patrick Byrne †

Monday, November 4 12:10 PM James & Julia Smith †

Tuesday, November 5 12:10 PM Carmen A. Orechio †

Wednesday, November 6 12:10 PM Helen Stone †

Thursday, November 7 12:10 PM Anna & Paul Caffrey †

Friday, November 8 12:10 PM Chi Tran

Saturday, November 9 5:30 PM Dominic Ferraro

Sunday, November 10 7:30 AM James McNamara † 9:00 AM Ronacher & Guilfoyle Families 10:30 AM Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus & All Veterans 12:00 PM Servant of God,

Mary Grace Bellotti †

Holy Father's Prayer Intention for the Month of November

Dialogue & Reconciliation in the Near East That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the Near East,

where diverse religious communities share their lives together.

Weekly Mass Schedule

Unless otherwise noted, all weekday Masses will be held in the Parish Center Chapel

Saturday, June 5:30 PM Sunday, June 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Monday, June 12:10 PM Tuesday, June 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Wednesday, June 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Thursday, June 7:30 AM 12:10 PM Friday, June 12:10 PM Saturday, June 5:30 PM Sunday, June 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

Please be advised of an email scam that is currently being perpetrated against parishioners in the Archdiocese of Newark. The scam involves parishioners receiving an email supposedly from a parish pastor or priest

We currently are unable to accept Mass Intentions here at St. Mary’s as our 2019 & 2020 Masses are all filled. Please watch the bulletin after the new year for the date we will open the 2021 Mass Book.

In the meantime, we can accept intentions for a private, unannounced

Upcoming Social Concerns’ Events & Opportunities

v Planting of Flags for Veterans Day prior to

November 10th

v St. Mary's will be cooking for the Nutley-Belleville Care Kitchen on Saturday November 23.

Email b.mauro1@yahoo to help or find out more info.

Social Concerns Ministry Update Respect Life

Please see the Letter from the Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities available on our website, by clicking the link under the Ministries and Organizations Tab. The Church’s teaching on the value and inviolability of every human life remains an indispensable source of truth for all people.

Mass and Rosary for Our Country Our country has become more divided than ever. We are even more in need of prayers than ever before. Please join us in this opportunity to come together and pray for God’s blessings and mercy of our country on Thursday, November 7 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Bloomfield. Please see the 2019-2020 Calendar for Mass and Patriotic Rosary on our website.

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The Liturgy of the Word for Sunday, November 3 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Times

Reading I: Wisdom 11: 22—12:2 God is merciful and He loves all His creatures. He gives them all a chance to repent after any wrongdoing they may have done out of this same merciful love.

Reading II: II Thessalonians 1: 11—2:2 God’s grace makes us worthy of the Father’s call. We are to be concerned about doing His work on earth much more than about guessing when He will come again at the end of time.

The Gospel: Luke 19: 1-10 The name Zaccheus means “clean.” Ironically, the crowd of onlookers at this scene think of Zaccheus as “unclean,” and thus they are shocked by what Jesus does. But here again is an instance of Our Lord searching out the lost to save them out of His great mercy.

Faith

Formation Classes for grades K-8 will be starting on

Sunday, September 15 and Tuesday,

September 17. So now is the time to register your children for classes! Emails were sent home to families who had children in our program last year, so please follow the instructions and click the link to register. A separate registration for Confirmation (Grade 9) was emailed to all families who had a

Saint Mary’s Parish Leadership

Lay Leadership Council The purpose of the Lay Leadership Council is to ensure that the life of the parish reflects the mission of Jesus Christ and that all parishioners are provided with the opportunity to participate in that mission. For the Parish year, July 1st, 2019 thru June 30th, 2020, the following parishioners have consented to serve on the Lay Leadership Council. We thank them for their service to our parish community.

St. Mary’s Rosary Society

Are you looking for a way to strengthen your faith at Saint Mary’s Church? Would

All Soul’s Day Mass of Remembrance A Special Mass of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, November 7 at 7 PM for All Souls. This Mass will include the reading of names of all who have had funerals at St. Mary’s in the past year. If you have someone dear to you who has died this past year but whose funeral took place elsewhere, you are welcome to submit that person’s name to be read. Call the Parish Center (973-235-1100) or e-mail us at info@stmarysnutley.org with the name by Friday, November 1. There will also be a reception immediately following the Mass in Monsignor Walsh Hall. Please call or e-mail the Parish Center if you plan on attending.

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus would like to honor all veterans with a free pasta dinner on Tuesday, November 12th at the hall located at 150 Chestnut Street. Join us at 8 pm, following the Township’s Annual Tribute at Nutley High School. All veterans and their families are welcome to attend and honor our heros. There is no cost to veterans or their families. Any questions, please call (973) 667 0104

Hello Moms!!!

Saint Mary’s will be hosting a Moms’ social/playgroup for you and your toddler or preschoolers on Thursday mornings from 10:30- 12 pm in Monsignor Walsh Hall starting November 7th. Come and join us for some arts and crafts, songs, socializing and more! If you are interested in joining or volunteering please email our host, Tara Wood (Mom to Cole and Cassidy) Taragwood@gmail.com.

We hope to see you all there!

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FOLLOW THE SPIRIT Are you or someone you know being called

into God’s Family? Do you want to become Catholic?

Do you need to complete your Sacraments of Initiation: Holy Communion or Confirmation? We are here to help you begin or continue

your journey of faith!

SACRAMENTS AREN’T JUST FOR

KIDS Are you or someone you know

being called into God’s Family?

Do you need to complete your Sacraments of Initiation:

Community Care Kitchen

Located at Vincent United Methodist

Church 100 Vincent Place, Nutley

Serving the community

Safeguarding Children and Addressing Abuse

How to Report Abuse The Archdiocese takes any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the

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Knights of Columbus

The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council

Safeguarding Children &

Addressing Abuse How to Report

Abuse

The Archdiocese takes any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by

Saint Mary’s Rosary Society Evening of Reflection

Monday, November 11, 2019 at 7pm in the School Cafeteria

St. Mary’s Rosary Society is privileged to have Father Sam Monaco of St. Anne Parish, Fair Lawn as its guest speaker on this night. Fr. Sam is no stranger to St. Mary’s (sharing his inspiring words at the recent St. Joseph Novena). We welcome all the women of the Parish to join us on this night. Light Refreshments will be served.

THANK YOU FROM ST. MARY’S ROSARY SOCIETY

Our “Yellow Brick Road” Tricky Tray fundraiser was a great success. But this would not have

been possible without a lot of hard work by many people.

Our Chair, Maureen Connor, is the main reason this event went off flawlessly. Her hard work

and attention to detail is amazing. Maureen handled the lion’s share of the work – selling the

tickets, wrapping the gifts, setting up the gift tables and calling the numbers. With her hard

working committee members, they solicited the gifts and donations and ran a well-coordinated

event. Thank you to all of the Rosarians and parishioners, who donated gifts, wrote the letters,

did the decorating, and provided the refreshments. Thank you to all the businesses that

donated gift certificates and gifts. Please be sure to support these restaurants and stores with

your business. Thank you to the wonderful men who sold the raffle tickets, did the running, and

counted and kept track of the ticket money. These men included Joe French, John Saar,

Joseph Mauro, Kevin Mauro, Bill Klecak, John Wlosek, Tony Castelli, and Fr. Jewel.

Thanks to the Priests and Staff of St. Mary’s for their support and help with printing the

program, set up and clean up and banking, especially Lois, Diane, Ole, Teddy, and Marita.

Thanks also to Peter Ferdinando for all of his hard work on the decorations he spent hours

making. And thanks to Michele Ferdinando for the wonderful table centerpieces.

Sincerely,

Linda Fagioli -- St. Mary’s Rosary Society

300 Club News The 300 Club raffle ticket sales have been brisk for the past 3 weeks. If you are planning on buying a ticket as a Christmas gift (for that difficult-to-buy-for person), think about buying one sooner rather than later. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses and available at the parish center Monday through Thursday. Good Luck!

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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

This past week, we welcomed 5 new children into God’s family and our parish

St. Mary’s Church Remembrance Tree

St. Mary’s offers a special way to memorialize a loved one or a special

St.Mary’sHealingMassandLuncheonSaturday,November16th12:00NoonMassinChurch

ReceptionimmediatelyfollowinginMsgr.WalshHall(Elevatoraccessavailableforelderlyanddisabled)

ForallmembersofSt.Mary’sparishinneed

ofphysicaloremotionalhealingareinvitedtoattendourMass.

Wearealsoinneedofvolunteerstoassistuswiththisevent.■ushergueststotheirseatsinthechurch■assistguestsinwheelchairs■bakedesserts■servetheguests■setupfortheluncheon,breakdownandcleanupafterwardsFooddonationdropoffandsetupbeginsat10:30a.m.

Ifyouareabletohelpusinanyway,pleasesign-uponthesheetinthechurchvestibuleorcalltheParishCenterat973-235-1100.

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Lord, for your faithful people life is changed, not ended.

Preface for Christian Death I wake up early, open my computer but go no further. The view through the window has taken hold of my attention. It’s not yet 7 a.m. but it is still dark. The rain shimmers as it passes between the streetlights and me. I walk to the window for a better look. When did all these leaves fall? I open the window. It is warmer than I expected. It is as if I am standing on the cusp of summer and fall. The church is also on the cusp of two seasons: Ordinary Time (the end of the current liturgical year) and Advent (the beginning of a new year). Today is the first of three Sundays that precede this transition - The Solemnity of Christ the King. The gospel for Christ the King reminds me of this dark morning. Jesus hangs on the cross and is taunted by the authorities, as well as, a criminal hanging next to him. They see him as just another dying leaf hanging from a tree limb - ready to fall and be swept away. Those with eyes of faith see something different. I am the true vine and my Father is the vine-grower. (John 15:1) During November the church directs our attention to those who have lived, died and returned to the vine-grower. Among these are the saints whose names are known by many like Saint Luke, the recorder of today’s gospel, and the newly canonized Saint John Henry Newman. There are also those whose names are less known but precious to each of us. They are our spouses, parents, grandparents, children, mentors and friends who have died. As we receive the Eucharist we are in communion with them through Jesus. During communion, we will pray the Litany of the Saints (#721). The response “pray for us” is an invocation to the saints for us, as well as, those souls who await entrance into the fullness of God’s kingdom. Blessed to be in ministry at St. Mary’s and honored to be part of the funeral liturgies for your loved ones over these past years.

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This Week’s Music 5:30, 9:00, and 12:00 NOON

Gathering There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy 476 Offertory Hold On To Love 486 Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Christ the Savior 914, 916, 918, 919 Communion The Jesus Song 406 Recessional Hallelujah Is Our Song 171

Confessions Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15 or by appointment

Novenas • Miraculous Medal: Mon., 12:00 PM before Mass • Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Weds., 7:00 PM in

chapel • Devotion to the Divine Mercy: Fri., 11:45 AM in

chapel

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should contact the Parish Center. Baptisms Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 PM. Please call at least a month in advance to make arrangements. Baptismal prep classes will now be held on Saturday, the week before Baptisms (the second Saturday of the month), at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center

Parish Membership Parishioners should register and should inform the Parish Center when moving from the parish.

BINGO Tuesday Evenings with the Early Bird Game starting at 7:15 PM in Msgr. Walsh Hall

Good Shepherd Academy (973-667-2049; www.gsanutley.org) Our Catholic grade school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark

Religious Vocations If you think you may have a vocation, speak to one of our priests, or call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (973-497-4366).

Care of the Sick Communion will be brought to any parishioner confined to home, upon request; those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years, should request the Anointing of the Sick. Urgent calls will be attended immediately.

Marriage Contact a priest to make arrangements. The Bishops have directed that the normal preparation time is a year or more.

St. Mary’s Church is served by: Rev. Richard Berbary, Pastor

Rev. Thomas Nicastro, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Ron Ronacher Anthony G. Armando,

Director of Faith Formation armandoa@stmarysnutley.org

Bruce Mauro, Music Director,

b.mauro1@yahoo.com Patrick Perrone, Trustee Anne Scheidel, Trustee

Parish Center Business Hours

Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm

M a s s S c h e d u l e Sundays

5:30 (Sat. evening) 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00

Weekdays Monday - Friday 12:10pm in Parish Center Chapel

Holy Days 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:00 PM

National Holidays 9:00 AM

Parish Collections October 27 - $ 7,347

Thank you for your generosity!

A Time of War and Peace… We pray that the Holy Spirit may protect our troops serving our country.

A Time to Heal… For all those who are sick or suffering.

A Time to Die For all those who have been called into Eternal Life, especially

Germaine Amorosi †, Anthony Rusignuolo †, Linda Ann Sypher † A Time to Love

For all those married in the name of Jesus.

This Week’s Music 5:30, 9:00 and Noon

Processional Our God is Here 305 Offertory Amazing Grace 432 Communion Litany of the Saints 721 Recessional Lift High the Cross 712

For this week’s music please refer to the Missals in the

pews.

A Time of War and Peace… We pray that our troops serving our country may be protected by the Holy Spirit, especially for John Congson, Patrick Connors, Evan Keating, Collin Keating, Mark Nostro, Greg O’Connell, David Nostro, Douglas Reiman, John Thompson and James Zaremba.

A Time to Heal… For all those who are sick or suffering, especially for

A Time to Die For all those who have been called into Eternal Life, especially Carmella

Ferraro †, Rose Calabrese †, and Gertrude Frank † A Time to be Born

For all those who have joined our community through the Sacrament of Baptism, especially Aiden James Petrone

A Time to Love For all those married in the name of Jesus, especially

This Week’s Music 5:30, 9:00/10:30 and 12:00 NOON

Gathering Come, Holy Ghost 444 Offertory Holy Spirit, Come to Me In Bulletin Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Christ the Savior 914 / 915 / 918 / 919 Communion In This Place 308 Recessional Church of God Elect and Glorious 415

This Week’s Music 5:30, 9:00/10:30 and 12:00 NOON

Gathering A Place At Your Table 350 Offertory Tend the Ground 616 Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Renewal 867 / 868 / 871 / 872 Communion Taste and See 334 Bread of Angels (10:30) 366 Recessional Alleluia, Sing To Jesus 731 Hallelujah Is Our Song (5:30) 171

This Week’s Music 5:30, 9:00/10:30 and 12:00 NOON

Prelude Ave Maria Bach-Gounod Processional Jesus Is Risen 179 Table of Plenty (10:30/Noon) 310 Psalm We Are God's people, the flock of the Lord Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Renewal 914 / 915 / 918 / 919 Communion Miracle of Grace 358

Parish Collections December 16th Collection will be in next weeks bulletin

Thank you for your generosity!

This Week’s Music 5:30, 9:00/10:30 and 12:00 NOON

Gathering One Spirit, One Church 419 Like a Child Rests (Noon) 455 Offertory Like a Child Rests 455 Vine and Branches (Noon) 355 Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Renewal 867 / 868 / 871 / 872 Communion Vine and Branches 355 We Are One Body (Noon) B.p.4 Recessional Tell It Out B.p.5

This Week’s Music 5:30, 9:00 and 12:00 NOON

Prelude Holy Spirit, Come To Me In Bulletin Processional Come Holy Ghost (5:00) 444 Three Days (9:00/Noon) 177 Offertory One Sacrifice of Christ 186 Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Christ the Savior 914 / 915 / 918 / 919 Communion A Place At Your Table 350 Recessional Hallelujah Is Our Song 171