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TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 5, 2008
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008 5:30 P.M. William Marinaro, Sr. Intentions of Joseph & Anna Daloisio –
50th Wedding Anniversary SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 5, 2008 7:30 A.M. People
of the Parish Ann Marie Hivish Mary Oglietti Vera Sanclementi 10:00 A. M. Andrew John Nazzaretto Veronic Edd Genowefa & Teodor Halupka 12:00 P.M. Gerald Joseph Fallon Nicholas Passarelli Rose Sicina Intentions
of Stella Van Vliet MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008 7:30 A.M. Richard Assidio TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 7:30 A.M. Leona Adams Raymond Dacunto WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 8, 2008 7:30 A.M COMMUNION SERVICE THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 9, 2008 7:30 A.M. Michael
Gillick FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008 7:30 A.M. Donald
Botbyl SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008 5:30 P.M. John Gogioli Michael
Biron SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2008 7:30 A.M. People
of the Parish Regina Sullivan 10:00 A.M. Rudolph Zambrano Louis & Carmella Pacilli Robert Chybicki 12:00 P.M. Bill Sbrocco Intentions of Frank Caropreso Pray daily for the safety of our
servicemen and women serving their country. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS SICK: Anne
Ridgway Anne Morici Sr. Marie Louise Natalie O’Hearn Beata Weglarz Lea O’Laughlin Rocco Florio Frank Caropreso Amie Scillieri DECEASED: Donald Botbyl CHURCH MEMORIALS Church
Tabernacle Candle in memory of Andrew John Nazzaretto
requested by Mom & Dad. Chapel
Tabernacle Candle in memory of Margaret Forte requested by Vi &
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The ROSARY is a string of five (sometimes fifteen) sets of beads (one large bead and ten small beads in each set), used to count prayers as they are recited: at each large bead an Our Father is said; at each small one, a Hail Mary; at the end of each set, the lesser doxology (Glory be....). This, in brief, describes the very common religious article we Catholics use, carry or have in our possession. The month of October is dedicated to the Rosary and has it’s roots in the human tradition of repetitive prayer and the desire to keep count as numbers often have symbolic significance to the pray-er. For example, St. Francis Xavier makes mention of a Hindu Prince who used a sting of 104 beads to count the names of his deities. Moslems often use a sting of beads with 33, 66 or 99 to repeat the name of Allah. Eastern Rite Monks were given a string of beads or a knotted rope to use for repetitive prayer. Buddhists also use beads as an object of concentration and serenity during their personal prayer. Paul the Hermit cast three hundred pebbles into a bowl to support his acts of praying. Tradition holds that St. Dominic (d. 1221) devised the rosary as we know it. Moved by a vision of our Blessed Mother, he preached the use of the rosary in his missionary work among the Albigensians, who had denied the mystery of Christ. St. Dominic promoted the Rosary as a means of prayer and personal conversion. The Rosary gained greater popularity in the 1500s, when the Turks grew powerful and decided to invade Europe. In 1453, Constantinople had fallen to the Moslems, leaving the Balkans and Hungary open to conquest. With Moslems raiding even the coast of Italy, the control of the Mediterranean was now at stake. In 1571, Pope Pius V organized a fleet under the command of Don Juan of Austria the half-brother of King Philip II of Spain. While preparations were underway, the Holy Father asked all of the faithful to say the rosary and implore our Blessed Mother's prayers, under the title Our Lady of Victory, that our Lord would grant victory to the Christians. Although the Moslem fleet outnumbered that of the Christians in both vessels and sailors, the forces were ready to meet in battle. The Christian flagship flew a blue banner depicting Christ crucified. On October 7, 1571, the Moslems were defeated at the Battle of Lepanto. The following year, Pope St. Pius V established the Feast of the Holy Rosary on October 7, where the faithful would not only remember this victory, but also give thanks to the Lord for all of His benefits and remember the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother. The Rosary has various historical roots, and has been recited with promises for victories, healing, conversions, spiritual advancement, devotion, common prayer, personal peace and many other favors. Miracles are on record because of praying the Rosary. So there are a host of benefits, yet I personally enjoy praying the Rosary, using the beads at times as an instrument of binding me with the Lord through the intercession of Mary, our Mother. Recite the Rosary, perhaps one decade, even just one Hail Mary with true devotion. Speak the words of the “Hail Mary..” as the Archangel Gabriel would have said it as he was asked to visit with Mary. Continue with “Blessed is..” as St. Elizabeth would have greeted Mary and was physically moved by the power of the Holy Spirit. End the “Holy Mary...” representing yourself, your family and friends, your parish and community, our nation and the world, and having faith that Mary will grant us a deeper love for God and our neighbor. Pray scripturally, as a person chosen by God to stand in the place of your fellow human beings. Additionally, we have the regular traditional ways of praying the Rosary and after daily Mass each morning our parish stays on to pray the Rosary. May our devotion to Mary increase our love and worship of God and those given to our care. God bless us during this month of October - Fr. Lance WEEKLY
COLLECTION Budget - $8,000.00
Sunday - $4983.50 Thank you for your continued support. |
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R C I A Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for calling adults to inquire into the faith and hope, practices and beliefs, worship and service of our Catholic religion. This process will begin October (date yet to be determined) and will continue until Easter. Our practice at St. Francis of Assisi is to gather for the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, and after the homily/sermon to meet with other seekers and inquire into our faith. This RCIA group will progress in their faith journey, experience some rituals and finally at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2009 received the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist (if needed) and Confirmation. The process of becoming a full member of the Catholic Church is more than learning about our faith. Every member of our parish family is to be involved in welcoming, embracing, guiding and supporting those who seek full membership in the church. The purpose of the RCIA is full transformation of the individual inquirer. Conversion, change, newness and becoming a disciple of Christ are the goals of the RCIA. We invite all who wish to learn about our faith, to become members of the Catholic and to receive the Sacraments to kindly contact the Rectory. Usually, you know someone or the other who needs that little nudge, the extra push, the warmth of encouragement to give it a try. Your help is needed to welcome these seekers, inquirers and all who wish to join us. Talk to him or her, give us a call at the Rectory. Sunday, October 5 we will begin with The Inquiry Period of the RCIA classes. All interested persons kindly join us at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, October 5th. FORMATION SESSIONS Our Teachers of Religion (CCD) and in our parish are personally invited to attend the Catechist Formation Sessions given at St. Mary’s Church “Carnevale Center”. The first session was for Catechist Formation. The next sessions are very informative and most helpful to freshen up and breathe in better understandings of our faith. Marylin Kravatz, Ph.D. in Religious Education is the presenter. Wednesday, October 15th from 7:00-9:00 PM - “Sacraments”; Wednesday, October 29th from 7:00-9:00 PM - “Scripture”; Wednesday November 19th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM - “Morality”; and on Wednesday, December 3rd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM - “Creed”. You may attend one or al of these sessions. You don’t need to pay; just sign in as a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Your participation will be your reward. CRAFTERS WANTED St. Francis Annual Craft/Vendor Fair, Saturday, November 22, 2008. Book your table now - $15. Call Kathleen @ 973-616-0642. SCRIPTURE
STUDIES This Jubilee
Year of St. Paul the Apostle encourages us to learn from this great
missionary and visionary, saint and promoter of the faith. We shall begin with our first session on
St. Paul, his life, his theology and letters, his significance for each of us
- on Thursday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM in the Chapel. Hopefully, we can continue meeting on
Thursday evenings to talk about Saint Paul and listen to his invitation “to
become all things in Christ”. Just
bring a Bible along and a friend. |
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR
SEPTEMBER, 2008/2009 New Registrations – Children who are new to the parish or who are entering First (1st) Grade in the public schools in September should also register at this time. First Holy Communion program required two (2) years of religious education classes starting with 1st grade. Religious Education classes begin: Grades 6-7-8th
– Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 – Opening Mass & Parent Meeting. Time: 6:45 – 7:45PM IDENTITY THEFT Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. How can we protect ourselves from Identity Theft? Come and hear the facts at 8PM in the church hall. A representative from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office will present a very interesting program that you won’t want to miss. Refreshments served. St Francis of Assisi School 2008
"Tropical Tiki"
Tricky Tray Do you have Large Gift Baskets, Extra Laundry
Baskets and/or Unopened Gift Items that are hanging around your house and not
sure what to do with them? Well,
the SFA Tricky Tray Committee would love to take
all of those items off your hands... Please drop the items off at the Church
Rectory or call Debra Eccles @ 973 616 6511 to arrange a pick up. Thank you
in advance for your assistance. BLESSING OF PETS OCTOBER 5, 2008 AFTER 12 NOON MASS BY THE STATUE OF ST. FRANCIS |
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL Parent/Toddler Classes Forming REGISTER Now for FALL 10 WEEK SESSION Times: 9:30 a.m. –
11:00 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays beginning September 22 COST:$240 OR Tuesdays beginning
September 23 COST:$180 Early Bird Special:
Register before September 5 & Receive $15 off. Call Saint Francis of Assisi now at (973)-835-3268 Pre-K Openings Still Available! We have opened another section for our 4 Year old Class – still room available!
Call school for more details! ST. FRANCIS TRIP TO CAMP HOPE November 6th -
Leaving St. Francis parking lot at 9 AM and returning by 3:15 PM.
Breakfast served will be French Toast and Sausages. Lunch will be Chicken, Ham, Mashed
Potatoes, Vegetable, Bread and Ice Cream.
The cost for the bus and food is $10.
There is a maximum of 40 people,
so get your reservation in soon. Call
Clair Kressaty @ 973-835-9344. TOMATOES, ROSES, AND YOU What gardener among us hasn’t slaved over their tomatoes for weeks, watering, feeding, trellising, only to see their beloved plants gobbled up overnight by some voracious bug or withered to droopiness by an unseen underground monster? Or, what backyard horticulturist hasn’t tended her roses night and day, nourishing, pruning, spraying, only to discover that again of ne’er-do-well worms have bored holes smack through the middle of every bud? Argh! Makes you want to thrown your shovels, rakes, and hoes right over the fence. Ir’s probably why we rage so much about our children. After all, we brign them up to be a certain way, and then they go in a completely opposite direction. There should be kind of spray we could apply to them during the growing season that would keep away the bugs of adolescent rebellion that seem to infest every generation. It makes you wonder why God puts so much trust in us. Our Father plants us like seeds in the garden of the world to grow and blossom in singular beauty, producing delightful fruits of love, joy, and peace. God carefully tends our growth, watering us, feeding us, pruning and protecting us. So a little wrath o’ God is understandable when we choose to change to live ugly, fruitless lives. But unlike tomatoes and roses, we can choose to change. We can make the stone we’ve rejected into the cornerstone of our world. - Father Paul Boudreau |
THOUGHTS FOR SUNDAY The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel. If there’s any question why Isaiah was going on about a vineyard, he answers it himself: It’s the house of Israel. But so what? The first and gospel readings offer a parable-allegory featuring God’s vineyard. For the ancients a vineyard was highly valuable property, so whatever goes on there is important. And Isaiah might also have been comparing in his “love song” the unfaithfulness of Israel to marital fidelity. In this tale the people misused the vineyard God set them in, turning from God and resorting to injustice, violence, and the misuse of wealth. The gospel parable tells a similar story: The tenants also use bloodshed, throwing out and murdering the owner’s son. In both cases God’s response is to act against the original inhabitants of the vineyards. God despoils one and gives the other away to those who will yield the fruits of the kingdom. Do we as the people of God, God’s cherished vine, tend the vineyard, welcome God’s Son, and produce a harvest? - Joel Schorn PRINCIPAL’S CORNER The results of our Student Council Election are in- We were very impressed with all of our candidates speeches during Campaign week. Each student handled him/herself with good sportsmanship and dignity. The results of the election were as follows: President: Vincent DeLucca Vice President: Ann Marie Rivera Treasurer: Aakash Patel Secretary: Shannon Ciecieuch Photographers: Katie Barron & Kaitlyn Cisco I know our student council officers take their role as school leaders very seriously. They are planning many exciting and rewarding events for the year, with a primary focus on service. Speaking of service, our students were quite successful in their recent service endeavor. They were able to raise over $100 for Catholic Charities, more specifically Hurricane Ike victims. NEWS FROM ST.
FRANCIS LADIES GUILD Saturday, November 8th the Ladies Guild will be sponsoring a
Chicken & Ham Dinner following the 5:30 PM Mass. More information to follow. |
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LAKELAND NURSING HOME SCHEDULE OCTOBER 12, 2008 Helen Dacunto & Pat Demarest LECTOR ASSIGNMENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008 5:30 P.M. G.
Vollaro SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2008 7:30 A.M. J. Markot 10:00 A.M S. Kummer 12 NOON H. Pairo EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008 5:30 P.M. Josephine Venezia & Karen Cisco SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12,
2008 7:30 A.M. Linda & Jim Hartigan 10:00 A.M. Diane Drew & Brenda Van Orden 12 NOON Open ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008 5:30 P.M. Gregory Tester Lindsey & Samantha Stevens SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2008 7:30 A.M. John Butler 10:00 A.M. Travis Viviani Jaclyn & Leslie Diaz 12 NOON Freddy Ackerly Shannon Cieciuch & Paige Halverson |
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