Our Parish is Served by: Rev. Jose Saltarin, Pastor Rev. Titus C. Njoku, Parochial Vicar Rev. Edwardo T. Veluz, Parochial Vicar Sr. Alberta Manzo, Pastoral Associate — D.R.E. Ms. Begonia Jensen - Adult Education (RCIA) Mrs. Gina Iacona - Principal of St. Anne's School/Deanery 10 Mrs. Nancy McGrath - Organist and Choir Dir. Mrs. Georgene DeBenedetto, Administrative Assistant

We Invite You To Join Us In The Celebration Of The Eucharist Saturday Evening: (anticipating Sunday) 5:30 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish) Sunday: 7:30 AM; 9:00 AM; 10:30 AM; and 12:00 Noon Monday through Friday 7:00 & 9:00 AM; Saturday 9:00 AM; Wednesdays 7:00 PM; Holy Days as Announced Sacrament of Penance: by Appointment or Saturdays 1:00-1:30 PM & 5:00-5:30 PM Parish Membership: Our Parish Family invites all of its members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every family moving into the Parish is requested to register at the Rectory. Please notify the Rectory of any address change.

Telephones: Rectory: 201-656-2490

Fax: 201-795-3817 Convent: 201-963-0998 School: 201-659-0450 C.C.D.: 201-659-1794

Church: http://stannesjc.com School website:

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St. Anne's Church 3545 Kennedy Blvd.,Jersey City

MARCH 20th, 2011 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK

People will remain on sick list for 2 weeks unless otherwise notified:

Frank Spinello, Anne Marie Williams, Thomas Connors, Dennis Columbo, Bill Waddleton Sr., Mary Wisniewski, Dianne O’Sullivan, Carl Carlson, Marie Jacobson, James Edward Barker, Nina Kidney, Lynn Munley, Warren Lewis

Schedule of Masses March 21st-27th, 2011

Day Time Requested for Requested by

Mon. 3/21

7 AM Donald Wetzel Frank & Dolores McNamara

9 AM John Patrick Croghan

Christina Burke

Tues. 3/22

7 AM Margaret Schaetzie Alyssa Sommers & Brian McGovern

9 AM Josephino Dela Paz Villanueva Family

Wed. 3/23

7 AM Marcela Villanueva Family

9 AM John Patrick Croghan

Catherine Burke

7 PM Donald Wetzel Rakoski Family

Thurs 3/24

7 AM Margaret Schaetzie Kathy Sommers

9 AM Mary Koska Albert Koska

Fri. 3/25

7 AM Bishop Victor Chikwe Nancy McGrath

9 AM Donald Wetzel Dorothy Lee

Sat. 3/26

9 AM Joseph DiCastro Seborowski Family

5:30 PM Joseph Lipari Jr & Sr Krieger Family

7 PM Manuel Montanez Christine Russo

Sun 3/27

7:30 AM For The People Of The Parish

9 AM Maria DiSalvo Manzo Family

10:30AM Angelo Tomeo Granddaughter Claire

12 noon Frances Rossi Christina Burke

Gift In Memory Requested By

Altar Wine Special Intention

Altar Bread Special Intention

Sanctuary Lamp

Ruperto Dela Cruz Family

Altar Candles Special Intention

Sanctuary Gifts March 20th-26th, 2011

Our Weekly Offering 2011 March 12/13 $ 3,218.

Mailed in, thank you $ 182. Week’s Total $ 3,400. Month’s Total $ 6,479.

Weekly Average $ 3,239.

MONTHLY AVERAGE COMPARISONS:

Month 2010 2011

February $3,168. $3,025.

March $3,291. $3,239.

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AS YOU ENTER THE HOUSE OF GOD TO WORSHIP, PLEASE RESPECT THOSE AROUND YOU WHO ARE HERE TO WORSHIP & PRAY - BE COURTEOUS - SI-

LENCE ALL CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS BY TURN-ING OFF OR PUTTING ON VIBRATE MODE! Thank you

MONDAY Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8-9,11,13; Lk 6:36-38 TUESDAY Is 1:10,16-20; Ps 50:8-9,16bc-17,21,23;

Mt 23:1-12

WEDNESDAY Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6,14-16; Mt 20:17-28

THURSDAY Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4,6; Lk 16:19-31

FRIDAY Is 7:10-14;8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38

SATURDAY Mi 7:14-15,18-20; Ps 103:1-4,9-12; Lk 15:1-3,11-32

NEXT SUNDAY: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2,6-9; Rom 5:1-2,5-8; Jn 4:5-42

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Scriptural Reflections on Stewardship

Abram places trust in God’s promise of making his name and descendants great on the earth.

In Jesus’ transfigured glory is revealed that life and im-mortality will rob death of its power. “Lord, it is good that we are here.” - Matthew 17:4 In today’s Gospel we see Jesus take Peter, James and John to a mountain top and reveal to them His divine glory. Peter responded enthusiastically, “Lord, it is good that we are here.” Do we feel the same way each week when we come to Mass? Are we in awe of the wonder of our God? Are we grateful for the opportunity to spend time with God? Do we feel St. Peter’s enthusiasm? It is good that we are here!

Every Tuesday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in

the church from 3 to 4 p.m. It is an hour of prayer for the priests, religious men and women and an increase of vocations to the priesthood and the religious life of the Church. We invite you to come and spend time with the Lord for these intentions and for your personal requests. Holy Hour closes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Religious Education News from Sister Alberta

CCD Office Hours: Sunday after 9 a.m. Mass; Monday thru Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; CLOSED THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATUR-DAY. Please call before coming: Office 201-659-1794/Convent 201-963-0998.

∗ March 20 - Confirm. Enroll Ceremony 9 am Mass

∗ March 22 - Parent/Guardian Conference with Msgr. Paul Bochicchio at 7 pm Chapel Hall

∗ March 26 - Confirmation Retreat 12 noon Centen-nial Hall with Msgr. Paul Bochicchio

∗ March 27- “Come To The Feast” Puppet Show in Centennial Hall; live performance for First Commu-nicants, parent/guardian, teachers, friends, family, CCD students. Come enjoy & support our fundraiser.

∗ April 10 - Confession Gr. 1-8 CCD Office

∗ April 14 - 7 p.m. Parents/Sponsor Confirm Mtg in Chapel Hall

∗ April 17 - 8 pm Mystery Players in church; Confir-mation Candidates to attend!

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Stations Stations of the Crossof the Cross

Every FridayDuring Lent

1:00 PM7:00 PM

St. Anne’s Church

Elimination of Plant Manager Position Due to staff reorganization for

budgetary reasons, the position of Plant Manager has been eliminated

as of February 10, 2011.

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Reception to Honor Parish Legacy Gifts

The Archdiocese of Newark's Legacy Circle Planned Giving Society recog-nizes and honors those individuals who have included their parish, school or other ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark in their will or made some other type of planned gift. This year’s Legacy Society prayer service and reception will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. A reception hosted by Archbishop John J. Myers will take place immediately following the prayer service. Anyone who has named their parish, an Archdiocesan school or ministry of the Church in their Will/estate plans is eligible for membership in the Legacy Society. If you already have named your parish in your will, or are considering doing so, please contact Anne DeVivo DeMesa at (973) 497-4048 or e-mail to demesaan@rcan.org, so that she can tell you about the benefits of membership and welcome you to attend this year’s event. Legacy Society members receive invitations to special Archdiocesan events held throughout the year as well as important updates and information.

“Quick Journey” Bible Study Course

If you have ever wanted to read the Bible, but did not know where or how to begin, then A Quick Journey Through The Bible Parish Study is for you. A Quick Journey Through The Bible makes reading the Bible not only easy, but exciting. In this study, you will learn the major people, places, events and themes of the Bible—getting the “big picture” of salvation history. This then makes your Bible reading and even the Sunday mass readings come alive like never before. A Quick Journey Through The Bible will be offered at six Parishes in the Archdiocese of Newark starting late March, 2011. For more information contact the Office for Evangelization at soto-lili@rcan.org; 973 497-4353; www.rcan.org/evangelization.

Anointing Mass

Saturday, April 16thSt. Anne’s Church-Centennial Hall

2 p.m. Mass and Anointing of the Sick

Palms will be Blessed and distributed after Mass

This is a special time to bring your physical, mental and spiritual troubles to the Lord.

ØRefreshments after Mass; Compliments of the Holy Name Society

Ø Please contact rectory at 201-656-2490, if transportation is needed.

LEGION OF MARY“ A C I E S ”

Rededication To The Blessed MotherSaturday, March 26, 2011

1:30 p.m. (Rosary and Legion Prayers)2:00 p.m. (Holy Mass)

at

Saint Ann’s (Polish) Church291 St. Paul’s AvenueJersey City, NJ 07306

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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SPANISH SECTION Misa dominical: Los sábados a las 7:00 PM Confesiones: los sábados de 1:00 PM a 1:30 PM o pedir cita en la rectoria Bautismo: El ultimo sábado de cada mes Matrimonio: Llame a la oficina para registrarse y pedir una entrevista con el padre José Saltarin

GRUPO DE ORACION Te invita a que nos unamos en oración por cada una de tus necesidades. Sere-mos una gran familia en nuestros encuen-tros semanales parroquiales. Iglesia Sta Ana, Martes 7:00 de la noche !Acompañanos!.

ADORACION AL SANTISIMO Cada Martes de 3 a 4 de la tarde, en la Iglesia.. Venid y Adorad!

La Cuaresma La Cuaresma es el tiempo litúrgico de conversion espiritual, que marca la Iglesia para preparar-nos a la gran fiesta de la Pascua. Es tiempo para arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y cambiar algo de nosotros para ser mejores y poder vivir más cerca de Cristo. La Cuaresma dura 40 días; comienza el Miercoles de Ceniza y termina antes de la Misa de la Cena del Señor del Jueves Santo. El color litúrgico de este tiempo es el morado que significa luto y penitencia. Es un tiempo de reflexión, de penitencia, tiempo de preparación al misterio pascual. La Iglesia nos invita a vivir la Cuaresma como un camino hacia Jesucristo, escuchando la Palabra de Dios, orando, compartiendo con el prójimo y haciendo obras buenas. En Cuaresma, aprendemos a conocer y apreciar la Cruz de Jesús. Con esto aprendemos también a tomar nuestra cruz con alegría para alcanzar la gloria de la resurrección

Cuando entres a la casa de Dios para la misa por favor respeta a los que están a tu alrededor. Se cortés, y no olvides apagar o poner en vibrador tu teléfono cellular o beeper! Gracias…

Coro Estamos reorganizando nuestro coro, Si te gusta cantar, o sabes tocar algun instrumento, nuestro coro te necisita. Por favor acercate a la Sra.

Rosa para más información. Recuerda, cantar es orar dos veces.

CENA—BAILE DIA DE LAS MADRES La Sociedad Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe te invita a celebrar el Dia de las Madres en familia , Abril 30 a partir de las 8:00PM, en el Centennial Hall. Para más información favor de chequear con Maria o Maria Teresa. Evento pro fondos para la parroquia.

Pastoral Council Meeting

REMINDER: There is a Pastoral Council Meet-ing every last Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall, except during the months of

July, August and December. Next meeting will be March 31st!

St. Anne’s Parish Community Social

Has been canceled for this month due to work being done on Centen-

nial Hall floor.

Questions and Answers on the Mass Changes March 20, 2011 - Part 3 of 7

On November 27, 2011, the English speaking Church in the USA will begin using a new translation of the prayers used at Mass (The Roman Missal). A series of Questions and Answers on this topic will be posted here to help explain the thinking behind these changes. Please check back weekly.

3. What’s new or different about the revised translation? The style of the translation of the third edition is different. In accord with the rules for translation es-

tablished by the Holy See, the revised translation follows the style of the original Latin texts more closely, in-cluding concrete images, repetition, parallelisms, and rhythm. The English used in the Mass texts is more for-mal and dignified in style. Where possible, the texts follow the language of Scripture and include many poetic images. In addition, the third edition contains prayers for the celebration of recently canonized saints, additional pref-aces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Masses and prayers for various needs and intentions, and some up-dated and revised rubrics (or instructions) for the celebration of the Mass.

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e St. Anne’s 2nd Annual Lent Fish Fri f

SPONSORED BY e The Holy Name Society f

Fridays during Lent 5pm to 7pm

March 25th

April 1st, 8th, 15th Price $7 in advance & $8 at the door

St. Anne’s Church Centennial Hall

The Holy Name Society of St. Anne’s will be sponsoring a Fish Fry to be held on Fridays during the season of Lent. Dinners will be available for Dine In or Take Home.

Menu Fish

French Fries Cole Slaw

Tarter Sauce Can of Soda

We hope everyone will be able to dine with us on these Fridays and especially look forward to many dining in and enjoy-ing the company of their fellow parishioners. You are welcome to bring along a bottle of wine to share with your neighbor while dining. As an added incentive each week, for dine in only, there will be something special added to the menu. There will be tickets on sale after all the masses starting March 5th.

Weekly Planner SUNDAY 3/20

2ND SUNDAY OF LENT 9:00 AM Confirm Enrollment-Church 10:30 AM Confirm Sponsor/Cand Mtg-ChapelHall 1:30 PM Baptism Classes-Rect Mtgrm

TUESDAY 3/22 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 3:00-4:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests-Church 7:00 PM Adult Choir Practice-Cent Hall 7:00 PM-9:00 PM OLG Prayer Group-Ch

WEDNESDAY 3/23 9:00 AM (setup) School Math Fair-Cent Hall 7:30 PM Bible Study-Rect Mtgrm

THURSDAY 3/24 9:00 AM-2:30 PM School Math Fair-Cent Hall

FRIDAY 3/25 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 5:00-8:00 PM HNS Lent Fish Fry-Cent Hall 7:30 PM J&M Prayer Group-Rect Mtgrm

SATURDAY 3/26 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Youth Retreat-Cent Hall 4:00 PM Legion of Mary-Rect Bsmnt

SUNDAY 3/27

3RD SUNDAY OF LENT 9:00 AM-1:00 PM CCD Puppet show-Cent Hall

MONDAY 3/28 1:00-4:00 PM St. Anne Seniors-Cent Hall 6:00-8:00 PM Jr/Cadette/Sr Mtg-Cent Hall

TUESDAY 3/29 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 3:00-4:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests-Church 6:00-8:00 PM Daisy/Brow/Jr Mtg-Cent Hall 7:00 PM HNS Board Mtg-Rect Cntng Rm 7:00 PM-9:00 PM OLG Prayer Group-Ch

WEDNESDAY 3/30 7:30 PM Bible Study-Rect Mtgrm 7:30 PM Nelson Ave Block Assn-Cent Hall

THURSDAY 3/31 7:00-8:00 PM Pastoral Council Mtg-Cent Hall

FRIDAY 4/1 April Fools Day 12:15 PM Bingo-Cent Hall 5:00-8:00 PM HNS Lent Fish Fry-Cent Hall 7:30 PM J&M Healing Mass-Church/Cent Hall

SATURDAY 4/2 4:00 PM Legion of Mary-Rect Bsmnt 8:00 PM-9:30 PM OLG Social-Cent Hall

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Evangelization Corner…… Reflecting On The Gospel - Today’s Gospel reading is often referred to as the Transfiguration. A transfiguration is like an extreme makeover. Something is changed and is made to be significantly different. The Transfiguration is the event in the life of Jesus - atop a mountain with his apostles Peter, James and John - when he is significantly changed. His face “shone like the sun and his clothes be-came white as light”.

The Gospel says that the Apostles are very much afraid. We can understand this. Change sometimes is frightening, especially when a person changes. For example, when we act and look like what people expect, they are comfortable around us. But when we change, they don’t know what to expect, they can become frightened.

As faith grows deeper and stronger during Lent, there may be times when your family and friends react to you like the Apostles reacted at the Transfiguration.

Sharing Ideas - Talk about a time when a friend changed significantly. How did the change reflect your relationship? Did the change in your relationship affect your other relationships as well?

INFORMATION PAGE

Church Name: St. Anne’s Church Church City: Jersey City, NJ Account Number: 04-1043 Routing Code: B Run Number 5 Phone Number: 201-656-2490 Contact: Georgene DeBenedetto

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