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MASSES:

Weekdays: 9:00 AM (including Saturday) — (Summer)

Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 6:30AM and 9:00 AM — (Winter)

Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM

Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 6:00PM (Sept. - May)

Holy Days: Please see bulletin for schedule

PENANCE:

Saturday: 4:00-5:00 PM. At the Parish anytime by appointment. Communal Celebration of Penance periodically

throughout the year.

BAPTISMS:

Our parish family rejoices in the birth of your children. To prepare for baptism, parents are expected to attend one prepara-

tion meeting. Please call the parish office for the schedule of preparation meetings and Baptism celebration.

MARRIAGES:

Our parish is honored to host your marriage celebration. In order to accomplish all of the necessary preparations, arrange-

ments should be made with one of the priests at least one year in advance. Pre-Cana and God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Mar-

riage classes can be arranged through the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark at www.rcan.org.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK:

For those of advanced age or seriously ill, Holy Communion will be brought to the home of any person permanently or tem-

porarily homebound. Please contact the parish office.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:

Please register at the parish office. This is a wise way of acquiring a sense of belonging to our Parish Community.

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Msgr. Frank G. Del Prete

Pastor, ext. 303

Rev. Msgr. Peter Smutelovic In Residence

Rev. Martin Rooney

Weekend Assistant

Deacon James J. Puliatte

Maureen Straut

Office Administrator, ext. 301

Luis Alfredo Lozano, Pastoral Assoc.

Christine Ferreri, PT Pastoral Assoc.

Stacie Yao, Director of Music

Janue Vargas, Asst Dir of Music

John Glynn, Youth Minister

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Patricia Pula, M.A.R.E.

Director, ext. 304

Safe Environment Coordinator

PARISH SCHOOL

St. John’s Academy, Hillsdale

St. Gabriel the Archangel

Catholic Church 88 EAST SADDLE RIVER ROAD

SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458

(201) 327-5663 — (201) 327-7881 — Fax (201) 327-7063

WWW.STGABRIELSR.ORG

EMAIL: OFFICE@STGABRIELSR.ORG

Like us on Facebook at Stgabrielsr

OUR PARISH COMMUNITY PRAYS FOR:

Our recently Baptized:

Anthony Thomas Governara Anne Malaszuk Pirretti

Our sick and homebound: Daniel Castillo, Jean Cohen

Dawn Conguisti James Jack D’Agostino

Ada Fields, Meg Gallagher Elaine Greene (Joan Masotti’s sister)

Bill Hamilton,Grace Gilbert Lauren Harpster Hines

Bob Kleinknecht, Camie O’Rourke Joan Snow, Nicole Trotta

Saint Gabriel the Archangel Saddle River

Today’s readings are again directed to believers, com-munities of faith. As in last week’s reading, Amos confronts us with a condemnation of those whose lives are focused on pleas-ure and self-absorption. The psalm contrasts that focus with the Lord’s -justice for the oppressed; food for the hungry; freedom for captives; sight to the blind; raising of those who are bowed down; loving the just; protecting strangers, orphans, and the wid-ow; and by doing so, thwarting the way of the wicked. Timothy urges the pursuit of righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Luke tells the familiar tale of the wealthy man and the poor beggar at his doorstep, who experience life very differently in this world and in the next. We are once again being given clear indications about how God intends for us to live our lives. Peace, Fr. Frank

FINANCIAL REPORT

The amount of the collection for September 22 was $10,562.00 . Thank you for your continued generosity to St. Gabriel's. God bless you and your families.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

“My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but

now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established.”

(Luke 16:25-26)

When God created the world He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However, over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those who do not. In today’s Gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the chasm in the next life.

St. Gabriel Church & Fr. Frank present:

Viking Ocean Cruise on Viking Star Russia & the Baltic Sea

Stockholm to Copenhagen 11 days, 6 guided tours, 4 countries

July 28 - August 8, 2021 For more information please contact

Fr. Frank at 201-327-5663

OPEN HOUSE - ST. JOSEPH’S

OPEN HOUSE: On Sunday, September 29th, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Saint Joseph Regional H.S., Montvale, NJ will be hosting an Open House for prospective students (6th, 7th and 8th grade boys) and their families to gain more information con-cerning St. Joseph Regional, its programs & the people who make up the SJR community. SJR students will provide tours (beginning at 11:15 p.m. & 12:15 pm) and guests will have the opportunity to speak with SJR faculty, administrators & par-ents. For more information & directions please call the school at 201-391-3300 or register at www.sjrnj.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

St. John’s Academy is seeking to hire a part-time nurse. If interested, please contact the school office at (201) 664-6364 to schedule an appointment for an interview.

Come join us in a presentation of BISHOP ROBERT BARRON’S THE MASS!

Come join us in an illumination of The Mass, and the meaning behind the parts of the Mass, as only Bishop Robert Barron can reveal. Our Religious Studies Program will begin on Wednesday, September 25th and will continue for six weeks through October 30th. This year the morning sessions with Father Frank are mov-ing from Tuesday to Wednesday and will follow the 9:00 a.m. Mass (around 9:30 a.m.) in the Parish Center Meeting Room. The Wednesday evening sessions with Christine Ferreri will continue at 7:30 p.m., however, we are happy to also offer an evening ses-sion on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. with Christine Ferreri. As always, if you miss one session during the week you will be able to attend another session that week. Remember, all sessions are independ-ent of each other so you need not attend all six sessions. This is a wonderful program for all parishioners. Please fill out your sign-up flyer and turn it in to the Parish Center Office. Call Father Frank, Maureen Straut or Christine Ferreri with any questions.

ATTENTION EIGHTH GRADERS & FAMILIES

Interested in attending a Catholic High School in September 2020? The Cooperative Admissions Examina-tion for participating Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark will be administered on Friday, November 8, 2019 (8am to 11:45 AM). (Make up exam will be on Saturday, No-vember 16. Same time. ) Please visit https://

www.njcoopexam.org for detailed information and registration forms. On line registration is available. Registration Customer Service: 888-921-2667 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Email: support@njcoopexam.org. REGISTRATION DEAD-LINE IS MIDNIGHT, OCTOBER 23, 2019.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST. GABRIEL’S AA Meetings Monday thru Saturday

7 AM Parish Center

Sunday, September 29, 2019 6:00 PM - Youth Group Meeting Thursday, October 3, 2019 6:30 PM - Kids Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal Saturday, October 5, 2019 9:30 AM -Blessing of Pets All Masses - St. Michael’s Food Collection Sunday, October 6, 2019 6:00 PM - Youth Group Meeting

ST JOHN’S ACADEMY

FALL in LOVE with SJA!! Saint John's Academy will be hosting a Fall Festival on

Sunday, October 6th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the school parking lot.

All are invited to come and enjoy games, crafts, a train and a pumpkin patch!A variety of foods will be available including

Meathead's BBQ and Sprinklez Ice Cream!

Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon with us!

OPEN HOUSE

Paramus Catholic High School, an academic community which combines both faith and education, cordially invites 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their parents to visit us during one of our Open Houses on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 12:00-3:00 PM, and Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00-8:00 PM. The school is located at 425 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ. For more infor-mation, please contact the Admissions Office at 201-445-4466 ext. 104.

OPEN HOUSE AT SAINT PETER’S PREP

Saint Peter’s Preparatory School will be holding its Fall Open House on Sunday, October 20, from 1:00 – 4:00 at the school’s campus in historic downtown Jersey City. Faculty and staff as well as coaches, students and parents, will be present to answer questions about the school, and tours of the campus will be pro-vided. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s Prep is an independent, college preparatory school for boys and it remains New Jersey’s only Jesuit high school. For more information, please call 201-547-6389.

ST. GABRIEL’S SOCIAL CLUB

Please join us for a wonderful HAR-VEST FESTIVAL to welcome in the Fall season. This social event is open to all adults and will be held on Thursday, October 17 from 12:30

PM to 2:30 PM at the Kavin Center. All we need are your reser-vations to know how many to expect. Please call Patti Ross at 201-962-3793 by Monday, October 14th if you plan on attending and did not pay in advance. Those who paid for the year are in-cluded without a reservation although please let Patti know if you are unable to attend. Look forward to seeing you for a wonderful HARVEST FESTIVAL!

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

Church of the Assumption, Emerson is sponsoring the 24 hours from the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Monday, October 7 starting 7pm with Mass, Indoor Marian Statue Procession, then Confession to Tuesday, October 8 ending with Confession (5-6pm), 6pm Indoor Eucharistic Procession and Benediction. Di-vine Mercy Chaplet 3am & 3pm. To sign up to lead the rosary for an hour please contact Susan Munroe, OCV at smunroe@assumptionacad.org

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK

During the Easter season Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, announced his new pastoral vision called Forward in Faith Together: Our Road Ahead. This vision maps out the future of the Archdiocese with six key pillars to create a positive path forward for all the faithful, clergy, and religious in the Archdiocese, while simultaneously addressing the key chal-lenges of the past. Forward in Faith Together seeks to engage more fully laity of all ages in the life of the Church. It also seeks to strengthen unity among the clergy and the people they serve, and to empower deacons and consecrated women and men. Addi-tionally, it emphasizes lifelong faith formation and education, and the ongoing formation of clergy. Forward in Faith Together will ensure that, together, we thrive as a community of disciples, com-panions of our Lord, Jesus Christ. All are encouraged to engage in this process. Please speak with your pastor or parish administrator about how to get involved. For more information about Forward in Faith Together, visit forward.rcan.org. Here you will find the complete pastoral vision document along with a letter and video message from Cardinal Tobin and other materials. Cardinal Tobin will present Forward in Faith Together: Our Road Ahead at four county parishes: October 1 at St. Thomas the Apostle in Bloomfield; October 2 at St. Peter the Apostle in River Edge; October 23 at Holy Spirit Church in Union; and Oc-tober 29 at Our Lady of Mercy in Jersey City. All presentations are from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Parishioners are invited to a session in their county.

We can do all things in Christ who strengthens us. Philippians 4:13.

OPEN HOUSE AT IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY

Immaculate Heart Academy, Township of Washington, NJ, will be hosting its Fall Open House on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Discover how IHA empowers girls through excellence in academics, including a robust STEM curriculum, the arts, Chris-tian Service, athletics, and much more. Members of our admin-istration, faculty/staff, and coaching staff will be on hand to an-swer questions. If you can't make it to the Sunday Open House, a weeknight opportunity is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Do you belong @theheart? Online preregistra-tion for both Open Houses is requested at www.ihanj.com. Call 201.445.6800 for more information. IHA is located at 500 Van Emburgh Ave. Township of Washington, NJ 07676.

September 29, 2019

SATURDAY, September 28, 2019 9:00 AM Michael Macdara Walsh Living Intention 5:00 PM Catherine Carroll

SUNDAY, September 29, 2019 8:00 AM Mary Alessandra Hart 10:00 AM James Del Balzo 11:30 AM Cosmo Ferro 6:00 PM Ben Appio

MONDAY, September 30, 2019

9:00 AM Richard Straut

TUESDAY, October 1, 2019 6:30 AM Tom, Karen and Baby Salmon Living Intention 9:00 AM Victor Librizzi

WEDNESDAY, October 2, 2019 6:30 AM Caryle Van Hettinga 9:00 AM Mark Anthony Tarabocchia

THURSDAY, October 3, 2019 6:30 AM Lawrence George Bates 9:00 AM Henry Iwanowski

FRIDAY, October 4, 2019 9:00 AM For the People of the Parish

SATURDAY, October 5, 2019 9:00 AM Nancy Hansen 5:00 PM Alan Post

SUNDAY, October 6, 2019 8:00 AM Maria Vaccarino 10:00 AM John Conheeney 11:30 AM Ernie Sutkowski 6:00 PM Richard Stefanacci

The Sanctuary Lamp at the Blessed Sacrament will be lighted during the week of September 29 is for Tina Raia as requested by Allan and Maria Bellezza. The Altar Bread and Wine consecrated during the week of September 29 is for Tina Raia as requested by Margaret Minuto and Family.