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Mass Schedule
Weekends: Saturday Vigil - 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am - 10:30am - 12:00noon
Weekday Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am
Saturday Reconciliation: 9:30am & 3:00pm
The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Stree t , Rari tan, New Jersey 08869 †(908) 725-1008
St. Ann Schoo l (908)725 -7787 w w w . s t a n n p a r i s h . c o m
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Corona, P.A.,K.C.H.S ~ Pastor Rev. Edmund Luciano III ~ Parochial Vicar Deacons John R. Pacifico, Conrad Paulus
Permanent Deacons
Rev. Msgr. James Cafone
Weekend Clergy
Martin Carrara, Lori Albanese Parish Trustees
Sr. Dolores Toscano, M.P.F.
Superior and Pastoral Associate
Sr. Rita Tassinari M.P.F.
School Principal
Sr. Gloria Caglioti M.P.F.
Acting School Principal
Tom Ellis
Athletics
Deacon Conrad Paulus Baptism P.R.E.P.
Dorothy Pacifico
Bereavement / Social Concerns
Daniel McNulty - Sunday / Trish Miller - Tuesday
Bingo
Theresa Mayewski
Blood Drive
Edwina Schurick
Card Connection
Helen Myslinski Columbiettes
Brian Sibiga, Laura Sullivan
Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts
Christine Esposito
Director of Religious Education
James Wilson Finance Committee
Marge Corona
Golden Age / Lunch Bunch / Atlantic City
Randy Fisher
Holy Name Society
Charles Galvacky
Knights of Columbus
Cathy Stevens
Liturgy Committee
Thomas & Nannette Brown / Ken & Maddy Swartz Marriage Prep / Natural Family Planning - Pro Life
Carolyn Thomas
Music Ministry / Choirs
Irene Roglieri
Parish Nurses
James Fidacaro
Parish Council / E. M. / Readers
Deacon John Pacifico
R.C.I.A.
Edith Pena Rosary Altar Society
Aldo Martinez
School Advisory Council
Dorothy Pacifico
Social Concerns
David White Ushers
Third Sunday of Easter
April 22, 2012
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we the Catholic Parish of
St. Ann embrace all as family and continue
Christ’s mission by exemplifying the love of God
and neighbor as stewards of God’s gifts to us.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN
Monday, April 23, 2012 ~ Sts. George & Adalbert
7:00am: Martha Burke Req. by Phyllis Scarpone
7:00pm: Carmela Troisi Req. Phyllis Scarpone
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 ~ Saint Fidelis
7:00am: Francesco Fusca Req. by Wife, Caterina
*7:00am: Giacomo Greco Req. by Isabella Ruffa
*No evening Mass
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 ~ Saint Mark
7:00am: Olga Morowsky Krachun Req. by Skok Family
*7:00am: Theresa Kelly Req. by Margaret O’Donnell
*No evening Mass
Thursday, April 26, 2012
7:00am: Dorothy Tardiff Req. by Son, Steve, Anna, &
Nikki Tardiff
7:00pm: Ellen T. McNamara Req. by Daughter,
Pattianne McNamara-Tomaio
Friday, April 27, 2012
7:00am: Rev. Msgr. Anthony Gambino Req. Msgr. Corona
7:00pm: Stephen Gervase Req. by Pina Mattei & Family
Saturday, April 28, 2012 ~ Saints Peter Chanel &
Louis Grignon de Monfort
9:00am: Anthony DiGraziano Req. by Ken &
Ann DiGraziano
4:00pm: Maurice & Rose Mastice Req. by Patrick &
Kathryn Mastice
Sunday, April 29, 2012 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter
7:30am: Stella Liptak Req. by Daughter, JoAnn Liptak
9:00am: People of the parish
10:30am: Robert Anderson Req. by Donna Bontempo
& Children
12:00 Noon: Deceased members of the Hoffman Family
Req. by: Dorothy & Deacon John R. Pacifico
ALTAR CANDLES For the week of April 21st, Altar Candles will burn
in memory of:
Altar Candle 1. Concetta Laurito Req. by Son, Biagio &
Maria Laurito
Altar Candle 2. No Intention
4:00pm Mass
Altar Servers: Bradley, Trevor
Meixsell, Seth Krupa
Reader: Jim Gano
Ministers: John Lamaestra &
Michael Florczak
7:30am Mass
Altar Servers: Christina Vaz,
Peter DeSantis, Sal Wiecenski
Reader: Jim Janci
Ministers: Tom DeSantis,
Carmine Iovine
9:00am Mass
Altar Servers: Michael &
Peter Albright, Grace
Giordano
Continuation of 9am
Reader: Stephanie Kedziora
Ministers: Julie Fisher,
Sr. Dolores Toscano
10:30am Mass
Altar Servers: Allie Myslinski,
Evie Sullivan,
Michael Berliner
Reader: Frank Palazzi
Ministers: Marie DeLucia,
MaryLou Cirianni
Noon Mass
Altar Servers: Chris, Julia, &
Rebecca Aiello
Reader: Silvia Sorace
Ministers: Joseph Mele,
Theresa Walakonis
Ministers of the Liturgy for April 21/22, 2012
Thank you for you time, talent, & treasure
SANCTUARY LAMP
For the week of April 21st, Sanctuary Lamps will burn
in memory of:
Tabernacle: Salvatore Natale Req. by Wife, Lidia
St. Joseph: William Hale
Req. by Daughter, Cathy and Rick Stevens & Family
Blessed Mother: Santo Carnevale Req. by Children
St. Ann 9th Annual Golf Outing
Monday, May 14, 2012
St. Ann is having its annual Golf
Outing at
the Raritan Valley Country Club on
Rt. 28 in Bridgewater
Registration is $165pp and includes green fees & cart, breakfast,
on-course refreshments and luncheon with open bar, silent
auction, and prizes. Volvo S60T Hole-in-One car sponsored
by Smythe Volvo.
To order tickets, inquire about additional Sponsorship
Opportunities or to donate a great prize, please call the
Rectory Office at 908 725-1008 or email
Altar Flower Memorials: Remember a loved one or offer a
Special Intention by having flowers memorialized. The Parish
Office will coordinate the request with our florist.
Please pray for the repose
soul of
Spencer J. Sheridan
Thank you to everyone who donated food
and money which was used to
help families. Your generosity is amazing
and truly a blessing.
Thank you again, Dorothy Pacifico
APRIL 22, 2012 ~ 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Thoughts For The Week Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Some years ago, when I was in England, I saw a
Midevil Mystery Play performed by the Royal Shakespeare
Theater Company. In a scene after the resurrection, the
apostles are sitting in a circle, talking over all that has
happened. There is one empty place, where Judas used to
sit. Isn’t it often the case that we always sit in the same order
around the table for a meal or in the same place in a church
and so we quickly know who is missing? The group of
apostles stop talking as Jesus enters the room. He is now
dressed in white to show that he has risen from the dead.
The apostles look shocked and a hush descends upon
the room. Slowly Jesus walks around the circle of his friends
and caresses the head and shoulders of each one. He comes
to the place that is now empty. He stops, has a look of
sadness on his face and slowly caresses the outline and
emptiness of Judas’ head and shoulders. We see that Jesus
continues to love Judas in spite of the kiss of betrayal and its
consequences which led to Jesus’ arrest, mock trial, brutal
suffering and death on the cross. Jesus moves on slowly to
the next apostle in the circle. He then celebrates a meal with
them all and shares his peace with them.
This Sunday the Gospel Lesson helps us to deepen our
faith in the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and
is intended to strengthen our response. We hear the ending
of the Emmaus story in which the two disciples walk with
downcast hearts from Jerusalem to Emmaus. A stranger, in
fact Jesus whom they do not recognize, walks by their side
and during the course of the journey helps them to make
sense of recent events, and come to understand what has
happened at the Last Supper and crucifixion. Before he
leaves them he shares a meal, breaks bread – and the two
disciples recognize him as the risen Christ. They come to
faith and believe in him. They run back to Jerusalem, where
today’s Gospel begins.
Some early believers found it difficult to believe in the
true meaning of the resurrection and thought that when
Jesus appeared to his disciples, he was only a ghost. St. Luke
wants them to understand that Jesus is not a ghost but truly
risen from the dead. His risen body bears within it the
marks of the five wounds. His eating with them shows that
he has a bodily reality and is not just a spirit. After the
resurrection, there is continuity with his earthly life and yet
also a break or discontinuity which indicates that he is
transformed.
Jesus invites trust in God’s mercy and teaches his
disciples that he has reconciled the world to the Father. The
sacrifice on Calvary means that our sins are forgiven and we
can be restored to right relationship with God. In the face of
sin and wrongdoing, there is no need to despair, but the
hope of new life and transformation can be offered. We see
this symbolically in the mystery play when Jesus desires to
forgive Judas, but tragically Judas has made his own final
choice away from God.
While many people find it difficult to believe that their
sins are forgiven, others have lost the deep meaning of sin
and can be rather dismissive of the need for forgiveness.
Today’s Scripture Lessons offer a message of hope and
encouragement: all sin can be forgiven and the slate wiped
clean.
For those who find forgiveness difficult, our belief and
faith can offer a witness to the hope of being forgiven. For
those who dismiss the need for repentance and forgiveness,
the central message of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is a
reminder of this hope. As we walk the path with people
struggling with weakness and failure, the hope of the Gospel
is that this is not a final state. Rather than condemnation and
judgement, we can offer the gentle word of mercy and the
warmth of compassion. By the wounds of Jesus we are
healed.
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
continues to offer the guarantee of the forgiveness of sins
with the reassurance of the words of absolution. God’s love
can embrace any transgressions or failures if we are ready to
confess our need in the power of the Lord’s mercy and have
faith that he will give us his peace.
In your charity, pray for the sick and the lonely—visit
them if you can. Also, please remember to pray for all who
have wandered from the faith, and all who have died. May
God always be pleased with us!
Monsignor Michael
Third Sunday of Easter ~ Stewardship thought
Our Lord’s call to avoid sin by following His commandments, to repent, and to seek forgiveness are the common
themes in today’s Scripture passages. Through His death and Resurrection, Jesus freed us from sin. Christian stewards ac-
knowledge His true presence in the Eucharist, as did the disciples on the road to Emmaus in the breaking of the bread. The
Church has long taught that partaking of the Eucharist strengthens us on our journey as Christ’s disciples, and that partici-
pating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation can draw us closer to Him, bringing peace to our lives.
APRIL 22, 2012
We are a Stewardship Parish Offertory Collection April 15, 2012………….……...$8,660.25
Poor Box April 15, 2012: …………..……..….……....$112.42
Updated Easter collection: $26,578.50
This past week was a busy one for St. Ann School. After a 12 day
Easter Vacation. the students returned to school on the 17th of
April, wearing their summer uniforms.
On the 19th, we had a clothing drive - open to parish and
school families and any friends who would want to clean out
their closets at this time, provided the clothing is in good
condition.
On Friday, the 20th, the 6th and 7th Grade students visited the
St. Katharine Drexel Shrine in Bensalem, Pa. and the St. John
Newmann Shrine in Philadelphia.
In the early evening on Saturday, "Tricky Tray" doors opened
around 5 p.m. Pauline Martino, a parent of two former
graduates, organized the Event. We are grateful to her and to
all our parents and students who worked to make Tricky Tray
a success.
On Tuesday the 24th, the Kindergarten children will visit the
Turtle Back Zoo.
Measurements of uniforms will take place on April 25th from
9 to 10;30 a.m. Both present and new students are reminded to
come prepared for new measurements.
The 25th of April is Secretaries' Day. We wish to honor Mrs.
Kelly Albright for her wonderful service to our school. Her
constant smile tells us how happy she is to be working at our
school.
Spring Photos will be taken on Friday, April 27th. Dress in
your very nice clothing.
Are we busy? Yes, we are!
Added to the above, of course, are all our prayers, Religion
Classes, and our Major courses each day, along with our minor
sessions on certain days. Do we give our best to our learning and
to our prayer time? Yes, we certainly do!
Ask your children to join us! They will love it!
The Students of St. Ann School
Baptisms: Baptisms are celebrated each month on the First Sunday
at the Noon Mass as well as the second, third, and fourth Sundays at
1:30pm. There are no baptisms during Lent. Arrangements must be
made in advance and new parents are required to take a Baptism
Preparation class held on the second Saturday of each month at
10:00am with Deacon Conrad in the CMR. Please call to register at
908-725-1008.
Sponsors & Godparents: If you are 18 years or older, you must
register as an adult and be Confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you
are married, your marriage must be recognized by the Church. This is
especially important if you wish to be a Sponsor for Confirmation or
Godparent. It takes 6 months of attending Mass to be eligible for both
of these privileges.
Marriages: The common policy of marriage requires that arrange-
ments be made at least One Year before the date of marriage and before
any social plans are made. Either the bride or groom must be a regis-
tered parishioner. Weddings Masses / Ceremony may be scheduled
on Friday afternoon, Saturday morning or afternoon; Sunday after-
noon ceremony only.
Congratulations to the following Students:
David Salon who received the sacrament of
First Holy Communion on April 21st
Christian Szeman who received the
sacrament of Confirmation on April 21st
Parish Nurses Corner Are you the parent/grandparent of a teenager? Are you
concerned about teen drug use and what signs to look for?
Do you want to know what is going on in our community,
schools, & county?
Please join us for an informative evening presented by a
Detective from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office,
Narcotics Division and the Raritan Police Department.
“Drug Abuse Trends Among Youth”
Thursday May 3, 2012
6:30pm - 8:00pm
School Cafeteria
ALL ARE WELCOME!
PARISH PROVIDERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Do you or someone you know need assistance due to a per-
sonal family crisis? Parish providers are here to help with
Meals, Transportation, Shopping, Household Services, etc.
Please call Cathy or Rick Stevens at 908-910-0309 or email
Parish Providers are also looking for volunteers willing to
help. Please call or email for more information.
“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure...packed and
overflowing will be poured into your lap. For the measure that
you give will be returned to you in the same measure.” Luke 6:38
P.R.E.P REGISTRATION NEWS We are currently accepting PREP registrations for our
Parish children entering grades 1 through 8 in the Fall of 2012.
PREP class take place on Monday or Thursday evenings
at 6:00PM. Please check your emails for the registration form or
you may pick one up from the tables located by the church
doors. If you have not received your email please contact Chris-
tine at the rectory office; 908-725-1008.
Thought about teaching? We are also need teachers for both nights. Please
consider teaching or even co-teaching with a friend or parent.
APRIL 22, 2012
The Week Ahead
Sunday, April 22 ~ Third Sunday of Easter
Mass: 7:30am • 9am • 10:30am • 12Noon
9:00am: First Communion Mass Lesson #8
10:30am: Confirmation lesson #8
12:00pm - 3pm: Marriage Prep (cmr)
7:00pm: Bingo (sc)
Monday, April 23, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm
6:00pm: Prep
7:00pm: K of C meeting (cmr)
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 ~ Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Mass: 7am • *No 7pm Evening Mass - Mass intention
will be prayed for at the 7am morning Mass
7:30pm: Bingo (sc)
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 ~ St. Mark
Mass: 7am • *No 7pm Evening Mass - Mass intention
will be prayed for at the 7am morning Mass
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm
6pm: Prep (Last class for Thursday night)
6:30pm: Special Needs Prep (Last class)
7:30pm: R.C.I.A. meeting (cmr)
7:45pm: Liturgy Committee meeting (rcr)
Friday, April 27, 2012
Mass: 7am • 7pm
7:00pm: Cub Scout Pack meeting (sc)
7:00pm: Bereavement (rcr)
Saturday, April 28, 2012 ~ Sts. Peter Chanel & Louis
Grignion de Monfort
Mass: 9am • 4pm (Vigil Mass)
9:00am: Confirmation interviews
9:30am • 3:00pm: Confessions
K of C Special Citizens Collection after 4pm Mass
Victoria Andrews
Bob Burns
Myrtle Buttons
James Buchaman
Amity Bryson
Joanmarie Carlone
Michael Carrier
Jaden Chambres
Albert Charles
Rose Ciatarelli
Clarence Colanterino
Roger Copt
Dominic Crisafulli
Carolyn Curcio
Audrey DeLuca
Gino DeLuca
Mary Ann DeMaio
Michael DeMaio
Vincent Facciolo
Mary Felice
Richard J. Felice
Kathleen C. Filardi
Frank Forte Sr.
Marie Forte
Ann Frezza
Shirley Frodelly
Maria Fusca
Teresa Galaini
Elizabeth Gara
Elizabeth Gecik
Robin Gouvernel
Margaret Grasso
Bruno Grigoletti
Ruth Gulick
Melanie Heim
Doris Kelco
Linda Krajewski
Michael Krupa
Bernadette Laggini
Brianna Larson
Kevin Levine
Marie Locascio
Carmela Loschiavo
Victoria Lubrido
Lydia Maiorca
Ruby Makuch
Mary Mangiaracina
Lori Monaghan
Marilyn Monger
Ava Rose Navarro
Emilia Natale
Josephine Occhiato
Olga Orlando
Rose Pacifico
Frances Peebles
Raymond Peters
Marie Polidoro
Yolanda Polidoro
Lorraine Raia
Teresa Riga
Adam Romano
Cosette Ruh
Anthony Sacino
Dr. Eric Jose Santos
Marianne San Filippo
Josephine Guide Sapp
Mary Sawidzial
Nancy Schiavi
Edwina Schurick
Cindy Sonnier
Sean Stein
Dolores Talamini
Sr. Rita Tassinari
Andrew Teresak
Anna Teresak
Anthony Tomaro
Rena Turchi
Allison Valverde
Richard Vetack
Leticia Villar
Vincent Viscariello
Theresa Walakonis
Maxwell Wheeler
Joan Wirzman
Lisa Yoder
Margaret ZanGrando
Let Us Remember.... In our prayers, the men and women serving in our
Nation’s Armed Forces.
Major Michael A. DeCicco, US Army
LCpl. William A. DeSantis, US Marine Corps. Victor Dulay, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps
Sgt. John J. Houser III, U.S. Marine Corps
CW4 Michael Lopez, Jr. IC2 Lisa Miceli, U.S. Navy
Major Michael Morella, US Army
Sgt. Dan Neville, US Marine Corps
PFC Daniel J. Salvo, US Marine Corps Corp. Jonathan Schultes, US Marine Corps
Major. Louis P. Simon, US Marine Corps
PFC Jerome C. Sunga, US Army Jack Vara, U.S. Marine Corps
LTJG Robert Wilson, U.S. Navy
Please remember and pray for our sick *Names will remain on prayer list for 4 weeks
MAY CROWNING Please join us on Wednesday, May 2nd as we celebrate
the May Crowning at 7:00pm in the evening.
Light refreshments will be served after Mass in the
Church Meeting Room courtesy of the Rosary Altar Society.
Vacation Bible School at St. Ann’s June 25th — 29th
St. Ann’s is offering 2 wonderful programs for
children entering grades 2nd and 3rd.
Program 1: Surfin’ With the Holy Spirit
Includes: VBS CD, Crafts, Singing, Fun & Snack
Time: 10:00am—11:30am
Fee: $75.00
Program 2: Beginners’ Piano Camp
Time: Noon to 2:30pm
Fee: $125.00
Children who enroll in both programs save $20.00
Root of All Evil? St. Paul is often misquoted as saying “Money is the root of
all evil.” He said no such thing. Money helps feed the
hungry, clothe the naked, & build homeless shelters,
schools and churches.
