Saturday July 8 5:00 pm Stanley Barron, Sr. and Henry Broxmeier

Sunday July 9

7:30 am Rob McTague and William Mattle

9:00 am Barbara H. Schwartz Dotts and Don DeLeo

11:00 am John McCabe and William Schaefer

Monday July 10

8:00 am Dorothy Jones and Virginia Conlon

Tuesday July 11

8:00 am Michael Ryan and Adam Rosowicz

Wednesday July 12

8:00 am Thomas A. Tyrone and Teresa O’Reilly

Thursday July 13

8:00 am Anna Brink and Hans Engel

Friday July 14

8:00 am Susan Keenan and Luke Klisart

Saturday July 15

8:00 am Michael Piontek and Michael Metrocavitch

5:00 pm Deceased members of the Desouza and

Estrada families and Keith Vennard

Sunday July 16

7:30 am Hedy Ries and Joan Stecher

9:00 am Vincent Marino and Thomas Koehler

11:00 am Patrick ‘Paddi” Coyne and Kimberly Colom

Brita Weekly Memorials

The Lamp burning before the Blessed Sacrament the week

of July 9th is in memory of deceased family members given by

Colleen Caden.

The Candles on the altar the week of July 9th are in memory

of Al Sorrentino given by the family.

The Flowers on the altar the week of July 9th are in memory

of Robert and Thomas Chiarello given by Robin Chiarello.

Hear our Prayers for those who are ill especially Anthony

LaFerrara, Neiko Pagaling, Judy Latalladi, Carmela Cecere,

Marie Conlan, Mike Mulane, Evey Staromano, Caroline Palluzzi,

Don Tracy, Mary Cecere, Maddie Niebanck and for all our

deceased.

Monday July 10

Rosary Group: 6:30 am; South Room

Meditation Group: 7:00 pm; South Room

Sunday, July 16

Chili Drop Off: Priests’ Garage

THIS WEEK AT THE PARISH

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 9, 2017

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 16, 2017

First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11

Just as the rain and snow water the earth and make it fruitful, so

does the word of God bring forth good seed.

Second Reading: Romans 8:18-23

Reminding all that the trials and sufferings of this life are “as

nothing,” Paul says that the glory we shall receive will overshad-

ow all things.

Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23

Jesus tells the parable of the sower and the seed. The seed that landed on the footpath, on rocky ground, or among thorns with-ered and died; the seed that fell on good ground—”The man who hears the message and takes it in”…”bears a yield of a hundred-fold.”

Mass Schedule July 15th & 16th

Fr. Bob Saturday 5 pm

Sunday 7:30 am, 9 am and 11 am

Reconciliation July 15th

Fr. Bob Saturday 4-4:30 pm

Visit our website at www.st-pats.org.

BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made one month in advance by calling Deacon Joe Wisneski at 973-635-4976. Parents are

expected to attend an instructional session with a Baptism Team. Baptisms are celebrated at 12:30 pm Sundays.

RCIA-RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: The R.C.I.A. invites non-baptized persons and those baptized into another

faith to participate in a faith journey in preparation for becoming a Catholic. If you are interested in any aspect of R.C.I.A., please

email Deb at Dkuzma@st-pats.org or call her at the parish office at ext. 23.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Congratulations! In order that we can together plan for your big day, couples should notify the

Church and begin to prepare at least one year in advance of the date. Please email Fr. Bob at Fr.Bob@st-pats.org or call Fr. Bob at

the parish office ext. 22.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOME BOUND: If a family member or someone you know is recuperating from a hospital stay or is

homebound for any length of time and would like to receive Holy Communion, please let us know. It is a priority for the parish com-

munity to support and be present to those who cannot be with us for the celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like a priest or

deacon to visit a family member who is hospitalized, contact Peggy at Pgentile@st-pats.org or call her at the parish office ext. 25.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the parish office at 973-635-0625 to arrange for a priest.

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST: Children preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First

Eucharist begin preparation in first grade. To register, visit our website at www.st-pats.org.

St. Patrick Church

Are You Called?

Nuns are amazing people. They are unassuming, holy people who seem to have a kind word and warm heart whenever you need one. I used to think they were born this way; that this came naturally to them, and the Convent was just a logical place to send them all. But then I realized that as they were growing up, they were just like normal lay people. They loved God, like us. They loved to serve, like us. They loved to pray, like us. So why are ‘they like they are’ and ‘we are like we are?’ A sister once talked about this difference. She said to think of an athlete. They can go for a run anytime, but only a few of them are going to compete in the Olympics. Those Olympians will be dedicated and able to focus on a mission and something bigger than themselves. They are not just running by themselves whenever they want; they are running with their Olympic teammates, they are training in obedience to their coach, and they are living a disciplined life. They shine in a way no other can because their life is or-dered to that great end they are pursuing. It is the same with Religious Sisters. Yes, they were just like us, but then they entered, lived, and learned in a world that helped them become finely tuned Olympians in their discipline, recognizing and dispensing God’s love. Now, this is not a plea for numbers. We should never desire to live a vocation other than the one God, Himself, desires for us. But for many reasons, the number of Religious Sisters in the U.S. has dropped 72% over the past 50 years, from 180,000 in 1965 to 50,000 in 2014. Without their presence, we have witnessed Catholic school closures, Catholic hospital buyouts and mergers, and convent consolidations, to name only a few. Everything about them is needed desperately in our world today. Last week this article was about charisms. Have you identified yours? Is it caring for the sick, educating the youth, praying for others, fighting for social justice? Are you called to inspire others with your words, feed or shelter those who are suffering, comfort victims of abuse, help the lost find Jesus again? Are you concerned about how to live out your charism? Do you feel that God may be calling you to be His Olympian? Do not be afraid! The Bible records this sentiment 365 times, perhaps to remind us every single day to do those things that scare us, to make those decisions which change our lives forever, to choose what others cannot. If any of this resonates with anyone, if it inspires questions, if it stirs your Spirit, please contact the Parish Office for information and advice. Nuns are amazing people! Peace, Andrew

Welcome New Parishioners

A warm St. Patrick welcome to those new to our parish espe-

cially Jamie, Annamarie, Will, Jack and Julia McGannon. We

look forward to getting to know you!

AROUND THE PARISH

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 9, 2017

Eva’s Village-Drop Off this Weekend

Those who signed up to make chili-please bring your

frozen chili to the priests ’ garage next Sunday. Our

volunteers will transport your donations to Paterson.

Please remember to mark the foil/aluminum with the drop off date

before freezing the chili. Rewrap the chili, if possible, with plastic

wrap and include a piece of paper with the drop off date listed if

you are unable to print it on the aluminum. Please don’t leave the

chili in paper bags when dropping off in the freezers. Thank you

for you generosity and remembering those in need!

Welcome New Parishioners! Are you seeking a parish com-

munity in which to pray, to learn and to be of service to others?

Our doors and hearts are open to you-Welcome! Contact Peggy

Gentile at the parish offices at 973-635-0625 ext. 25 for additional

information.

In Need of Care and/or Prayers?

Please remember that in accordance with HIPPA laws, hospitals

cannot contact the parish with the names of our parishioners who

have been admitted. If you know of someone in a hospital or nurs-

ing home who would like to be contacted or prayed for, please call

the parish office. This information is confidential and can be

passed on, if requested, to our Nurses, Caring Ministry, Eucharis-

tic Ministers to the sick and included in our prayer intentions.

Health tips for the Summer Season - Staying Healthy in Summer

Adapted from: CDC.gov and Healthy.net

1. Stay cool and hydrated. Drink plenty of water even if you don ’t feel thirsty.

2. While enjoying the sun and outdoors, protect yourself from overexposure to sunlight by wearing a hat and using natural sun-

screens without excessive chemicals. Have Aloe Vera gel handy for overexposure.

3. Use insect repellent during outdoor activities.

4. Keep up or begin an exercise program. Aerobic activity is important for keeping the heart strong and healthy. If you

only work out in a health club, take some time to do refreshing outdoor activities—- hiking, biking, swimming, or tennis. Recon-

necting with these activities will help keep your body and mind aligned.

5. Enjoy Nature’s bounty—fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables at their organic best. Consuming foods that are cooling and light

— fresh fruits, vegetable juices, raw vital salads, and lots of water — will nourish your body for summertime and activities.

6. Take some special summer time with your family, kids, and friends who share the enjoyment of outdoors. Plan a fun trip

if you’re able and motivated for a day or longer. Rekindling our Earth connection has benefits that last beyond this season.

During the summer months, there will be no 5 pm Sunday night

mass. This mass will resume in September.

Daily 8 am mass will be celebrated in the South

Room instead of the church during the summer

months. Please use the Washington Avenue side

door. The daily 8 am mass will return to the

church in September.

Summer Reading

Looking for a good book? Visit our Parish Library and check out

our large selection. Over 1200 books to choose from with new

additions added regularly. Library is located in the Parish Office

building and is open during regular business hours Monday

through Friday.

St. Patrick Parish now accepts credit card payments!

Need a mass card or would like to purchase altar flower intentions

or an altar candle intention with your credit card rather than cash

or check? Want to make a donation for your baptism or pay for

your wedding with a credit card? We can now do that for you!

St. Patrick Parish now accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Ex-

press or Discover. If you would like to donate for your child’s bap-

tism or a wedding, please call the office in advance so we can

offer you this service while in the church building.

A reflection from our seminarian, Andrew,

Music is pure theology.

When trying to explain our thoughts of God, “Theos,” into words,

“Logos,” or Theology, we may struggle to express, or understand

the deep love for Jesus that each of us holds.

Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, defensive language can all

stem, not from poor theology, but from poor explanation. We can

see this repeatedly in our lives and throughout humanity’s history.

But music transcends all of this. The hymn “We shall rise again”

was based on today’s Gospel. Without speaking the language,

without knowing the Gospel message, and, dare I say, without

knowing Jesus, it would be difficult to find someone who did not

see longing, or love, or power within that music.

[cough] join our choir

The next time a theology conversation gets heated at a family

party, sing your favorite hymn. Some might laugh at you, some

might join you, but no one will be frowning. Music is pure theology.

FAITH FORMATION

Faith Formation Registration Now Open!

The portal for 2017-2018 Faith Formation for students in grades K-8 is now open! Please go the website, www.st-pats.org, and click

on the Register Now button on the home page. This will direct you to the Faith Formation grades K-8 online registration. If you are

new to our program, you will be asked to create a user id and password. Please keep this information for future use. Once registra-

tion is complete, please print and keep a copy of your receipt for future reference. As part of the registration process, there is a medi-

cal waiver and information section. This information is kept private and confidential, only to be accessed in case of emergency during

class time. If you are registering your child for second grade, you must also register for the Sacramental Program in order to select a

First Communion date and time. Before you check out, please verify that BOTH the Faith Formation Grade 2 session you selected

AND the Sacramental Program are in your cart. You will not be assigned a First Communion date unless you have registered for the

Sacramental Program. Students enrolled in Catholic Schools only need to register for the Sacramental Program.

All class calendars and information about the Sacramental Program are on the website under the Faith Formation tab, Grades K-8,

Parent Resources.

Catechists/Co-Catechists Needed

Please consider joining our Faith Formation Team! In addition to catechists and co-catechists, we have many different needs where

your time and talent would be greatly appreciated. Classroom assistants assist the catechist with planned activities and crafts during

class time. They do not prepare lessons or teach. Safety Monitors help to maintain a safe and friendly environment during class time,

working as a liaison between the catechists, parents and students. Buddies are teens that assist children with special needs so that

these students can be successful in Faith Formation class. They help with crafts, completing worksheets and facilitating class activi-

ties. Teens that volunteer as buddies are students in grades 7-12. Liturgy of the Word with Children and Children’s Church leaders

are needed to lead children, ages 3 through 9, in prayer and discussion of the Sunday readings at a level easy for young children to

understand. It is offered at the 9 am mass from September through May. Office help is also needed occasionally to help prepare

crafts, worksheets and other materials to support our wonderful catechists throughout the school year. A list of office help volunteers

will be compiled and as assistance is needed, an email will go out requesting volunteers. No formal commitment is needed.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Songs of Praise in Isaiah

Isaiah 24: 14-16 14 They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing;

For the majesty of the Lord They shall cry aloud from the sea.

15 Therefore lglorify the Lord in the dawning light, mThe name of the Lord God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea. 16 From the ends of the earth we have heard songs:

“Glory to the righteous!” Isaiah 42: 10-11

10 nSing to the Lord a new song, And His praise from the ends of the earth, oYou who go down to the sea, and 4all that is in it, You coastlands and you inhabitants of them!

11 Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voice, The villages that Kedar inhabits. Let the inhabitants of Sela sing, Let them shout from the top of the mountains.

Diocese of Paterson

Marian Pilgrimage-October 21, 2017

The Diocese of Paterson will be sponsoring an overnight trip to

Washington, DC October 20-21, 2017. The trip includes transpor-

tation, two meals including the banquet, overnight accommoda-

tions at the Westin Hotel in Virginia, and spir-

itual visits to America’s First Cathedral, and

St. Jude Shrine in Baltimore, and the National

Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Included

will be daily Masses for Friday and Saturday,

Confession, devotional time, and a lot more.

Please contact the Diocesan Pilgrimage Office

at 973-728-8162 or one of our St. Patrick Par-

ish pilgrimage coordinators, Lucille at

lvplante@aol.com or 201-970-6250 or Lisa at

lisahartpt@yahoo.com for a brochure or more

information.

NJ Sharing Network-Celebrating 30 years of saving lives, invites

you to learn more!

Symposium on Organ & Tissue Donation

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Newark Int’l Airport Marriott, Newark NJ

Presenting a day of education and networking, focusing on the

critical role YOU play in saving lives through organ and tissue

donation. Learn innovative and best practices, meet fellow mem-

bers of the donation and transplant community and become a

certified volunteer at this exciting event. No prior involvement

required. Sessions are available for everyone. Free event. Space

is limited. Registration required. To register, learn more or to get

involved, visit: www.NJSharingNetwork.org.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Registration is now open for St. Patrick Youth Ministry. Students

in grades 9, 11 & 12 should register for Youth Ministry. Grade 10

students should register for both Youth Ministry and an Antioch

Retreat. Grade 9 Action Retreat registration will take place in the

fall. To register, visit our website at www.st-pats.org, go to the

Faith Formation Tab, Youth Faith Formation, Youth Ministry

Grades 9-12, and click on the Registration link.