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SAINT PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

193 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446

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645 St Paul - Ramsey, NJ // September 17, 2017

MONDAY, Sept. 18 7:30AM Margaret Stuckey ~ The Remy Family 12:00PM Neal Ventrielto ~ Ellen Kelly

TUESDAY, Sept. 19 7:30AM Al Chestone ~ Bruce, Brian, Michele & Family 12:00PM Albina Rade ~ The Francini Family

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20 ~ Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn and

Paul Chŏng Ha-sang 7:30AM Novena of Masses 12:00PM Don Markey ~ The Nunziata Family

THURSDAY, Sept. 21 ~ St. Matthew 7:30AM John ~ Laurita 12:00PM Doherty Family ~ Joan Tomaney

FRIDAY, Sept. 22 7:30AM Richard Viapiano ~ Craig & Carol Stevens 12:00PM Novena of Masses

SATURDAY, Sept. 23 ~ St. Pius of Pietrelcina 9:00AM Edward Carroll ~ The Schifano Family 5:00PM Maria Teresina Marino ~ The Family

SUNDAY, Sept. 24 ~ Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM Nancy Barone ~ Helen & Greg Harkness 9:00AM People of the Parish 10:30AM Ron Hughes ~ Roz Hughes 12:00PM Marion Alcaro ~ The Schifano Family

Don Markey ~ Anne Hass

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS DEVOTIONS AND MEMORIALS

To have a loved one remembered please call the Parish Center

Sanctuary Lamp ~ Bread and Wine

PRAYER REQUESTS

Military

All the women & men who serve in our armed forces.

Sick

Baby Tommy Fitzpatrick, Adel Jones, Leah Farrell, & Christy Farley.

For those names that are listed on the altar

ALTAR BREADS

Deceased

Frank Broderick, Sr. and Acacio Santos.

Adoration is a beautiful opportunity for quiet, meditative prayer before our Eucharistic Lord.

Extended Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the Church on Monday, Sept. 18th following the noon mass through 7:30 pm.

Help Wanted: An Adorer is needed for the third Monday of each month,

from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Please also consider volunteering as a substitute for any of the one-hour sessions between 12:30 and 7:30pm. A sign-up sheet is located in the Penance Room of the Church.

As Respect Life Sunday (October 1) approaches, the Respect Life Ministry requests your help! Please join in praying for the preparations for this important day, for the protection of babies in the womb and for their families, and in thanksgiving to God for the gift of every human life. Please bring this intention to our Eucharistic Lord, as well as in your personal prayer life.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

During the September 13, 1917 apparition, Our Lady foretold a sequence of appearances that the children would see the following month:

“In October, Our Lord will come, as well as Our Lady of Dolours (sorrows) and Our Lady of Mount

Carmel. St. Joseph will appear with the Child Jesus to bless the world”

Watch the bulletin for details on our closing celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions and Miracle of Our Lady of

Fatima Friday, October 13that 7:30 pm in the Church

Learn the message …. Live the message …. Spread the message!

CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR

LADY OF FATIMA


Dear Parish Family, Although September is nine months into the calendar year, most parishes run on a quasi-academic calendar. After the relative quiet of summertime, September brings with it not only the hint of a chill in the air, but also the feeling of freshness that comes with the beginning of a new year. Here at St. Paul, the excitement of new things is brewing, and it is going to be a great autumn! This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday with its theme “Living As Missionary Disciples.” As we prepare for 1200 religious education children to return soon to their faith formation, let us thank God for all of the volunteer catechists and assistants who make this formation possible. Personally speaking, I never attended a Catholic school (until I entered the College Seminary when I was 19 years old). Outside of my family, the first place I learned about Christ was in a religious education program listening to volunteer catechists who loved me enough (and loved Christ enough) to dedicate their time to teaching me about Him. There are a few of them whose names I wish I remembered, but I pray for them and know that God knows who they are. As I said during a retreat morning to our Academy teachers and faculty last week, the children they teach and help to know Christ will be part of their glory in heaven! So I say the same to the catechists today: the souls that Christ is able to touch through their ministry will know them and thank them in the life of heaven, and as we know Heaven is the Goal! Special thanks also to Colleen Jagde and Lisa Oliviera for their dedication and hard work that pull it all together. Please keep our faith formation children in your prayers! If you‟ve been listening, watching and reading the bulletin (which I hope you are) then you know there are some other new ministries beginning to take shape here in our parish. It‟s always impressed me how much St. Paul offers to the men of the parish, and now we want to kick up our ministry to women a few notches. This weekend at all Masses, women from our newly forming Women’s Ministry will be speaking to let you know about this new initiative and outreach to the women of St. Paul. I hope many of the women of our parish, you and not as young, will take part! Also, I would like to thank Linda Chiapetta from St. Paul who last year attended a series of workshops at the Archdiocese of Newark Pastoral Center to prepare to lead our „resurrected‟ Bereavement Ministry. How crucial it is for our parish to support those who are grieving! Please call the Parish Center if you or someone you know might benefit from this support. I am also grateful to Anne Palladino who also attended workshops to prepare to lead a new support group for Divorced and Separated Catholics beginning in October. My parents were divorced when I was two years old, and so I know the pain of divorce from the inside. I am so grateful that we will be able to offer this initiative to those who have experienced this pain also, and who could benefit from having a safe place to share and heal. Please watch the bulletin for more information. I also wanted to draw your attention to our parish Music Ministry: I am grateful to Kristen for her leadership is trying to bolster our Children’s Choir so that, hopefully soon, they will be able to sing more frequently at the 9 AM Mass each Sunday. In my last parish (which was less than half the size of this one) we had four children‟s choirs! There‟s no reason in a parish this size that we can‟t have at least one dynamic choir that sings often! There must be many children and their families who LOVE MUSIC and would be willing to share that gift with our parish family. PLEASE PARENTS AND CHILDREN: COME AND SHARE THE MUSICAL GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN YOU WITH OUR FAMILY! Contact Kristen after Mass or at the Parish Office for more information. There is so much more I could write today about new initiatives on our parish horizon, but space limitations make it impossible for now. Keep watching and listening, and most especially praying for the Holy Spirit to inspire within you the direction He wants you to go and the things He wants you to take part in. I look forward to seeing many of you at our Parish Picnic this weekend! As one poet wrote: “Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul!” In His Love, Father John.

FROM THE PASTOR


RESPECT LIFE

Join us at our next meeting to plan activities for ―Respect Life Month‖ this October: Monday, September 18th at 7:30 pm in the Church meeting room, behind the altar. Encourage your teen and young adult children to become involved in this ministry!

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If you would like to join the Respect Life Ministry in praying for an end to abortion, please consider participating in the 40 Days for Life campaign this fall. This campaign is organizing a 40 day vigil outside of a Hackensack abortion clinic from September 27th through November 5th. St Paul‟s Respect Life Ministry will be at the vigil one hour per week during those 40 days to pray for all life in the womb to be given a chance to live out God‟s plan for them. If you are interested, please call the parish center or contact Kate at [email protected].

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Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and the Regional Respect Life Committee are sponsoring the following program:

―FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGEAND SURVIVING THE PRESSURES OF BEING A

FAITHFUL PRO-LIFE STUDENT‖ Do you want inside information about problems commonly encountered on campuses? All are welcome, particularly parents, high school students, educators, and youth ministers. Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Time: 7 to 9 PM Place: Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament, on the grounds of the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 785 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Sandwiches and refreshments will be served! RSVP to Maggie Sori, [email protected] by September 22.

BAPTISMS

The Christian Community of Saint Paul joyfully welcomes the children

baptized in this Summer

July & August 2017

Owen Henry Cipolat son of Laura & Joseph Rex Sterling Kemp son of Alexandra & Aaron Ryan Alexander Wechsler son of Cecilia & Rudy Kassidy Hope McGlyn daughter of Meghann & John Luke Joseph Klinger son of Suzanne & Eric Seamus Patrick Martinez son of Kelly & George Thomas Luke Marzolla son of Jennifer & John Gerard Benjamin Senos son of Suzanne & Jonathan Madison Elizabeth Keating daughter of Paulina & Eugene

Leo Thomas Petrassi son of Jessica & Michael Philip Nabih Apreda son of Sonia & Philip Adriana Marie Apreda daughter Sonia & Philip

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

The good news is we are receiving Faith Formation registrations everyday! Our enrollment figures and contact information changes daily. This change in enrollment makes sending an accurate, costly Welcome/Calendar mailing quite difficult. Therefore, all correspondence will be send via email. Please check your spam/junk folder for your correspondence as well. Kindly inform your family and friends that there is still time to register, word of mouth is the best marketing tool. Please know we cannot accommodate walk-in registration on the First Session Day(s). Completed Faith Formation Registration forms can be mailed in or dropped off at the Parish Office by September 18.

ST. PAUL BAPTISM TEAM AN INVITATION TO MINISTRY

"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters" ~ Isaiah 55

Being involved in the Baptism Ministry of our parish is a very special gift ~ for the families having children baptized, for you as a Baptism team member and for the parish.

What is involved? - A commitment of 8-12 hours per year - You choose the how you want to be participate .

Leading Parent Preparation Sessions Assisting at the Baptism ceremonies Sewing the white baptismal garment given

to each child Hosting our anniversary Mass & Reception

in the rectory

Please prayerfully consider joining this rewarding ministry and help the 100 families who baptized babies each year at Saint Paul Church.

For more information contact John Nunziata at the Parish Center 201-327-0976 or [email protected].

HARRISON HOUSE

Twice monthly the committee provides a home cooked meal for eight people with the AIDS virus, who live in a home on the grounds of Bergen Regional Medical Center. Volunteers are needed to prepare and deliver a meal for Sat., Oct. 7th. If you are able to help, call Debbie at 201-825-7856.


“Come to the Water” MEN’S RETREAT

All Men of Saint Paul Church Saint Edmund’s Enders

Island, Mystic, CT October 27-29, 2017

-Father John Gabriel ~ Spiritual Director -John Nunziata ~ Lay Director -All men of the parish encouraged to participate in a weekend experience of prayer contemplation and renewal.

-Come to the Water is a spiritual respite in peaceful surroundings.

-Opportunity to pray together as well as have time for individual prayer and contemplation.

-Inspiring talks and great companionship -Ride sharing available. Free will offering requested – our cost is $250 per participant - includes meals, materials & private room.

Contact John Nunziata: [email protected] or 2 0 1 - 3 2 7 - 0 9 7 6 f o r m o r e information. Registration forms are in the church. Space is limited.

STOCK SALES TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH GROUP

Stock sales is coming soon. Stock sales will be taking place on the weekend of October 7th and 8th. The youth group simply asks that you take the next few weeks to pray about what you can give to them as they begin to go in a new direction. Below is a sample of what the stock receipts look like that we will be collecting that weekend. We thank you in advance for all that you do for us and we ask that you keep us in your prayers.

St. Paul Youth Ministry

Stock Exchange

Fundraiser

I would like to purchase:

Individual Shares: #______ of shares x $10 = _______

Family Share: #______ of shares x $35 = _______

[Please Print Clearly!] Total: _______

Sold to: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City:__________________ State: ______ Zip:________

Phone: (_____) ______-________

If you:

Have check or exact change - Bring to the youth

group member outside your exit of the church.

Need change - Bring to the table outside the rec-

tory

Don’t have cash or check - Take home and bring to the parish center sometime this week or place in an enve-

lope labeled “Youth Group Stock Sales” and drop in the

collection basket next weekend

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

“St. Paul RC Church”

NEXT BOOK FOR ST PAUL BOOK CLUB!!!

COME AND JOIN our parish Book Club. The next book we will be reading is ―The Pilgrim‖ by Davis Bunn. A historical novel that takes us on a journey with the Empress Helena (later St Helena), mother of Constantine the Great. An unforgettable story of the discovery of the True Cross. Our next meeting will be in October….stay tuned to the bulletin for the date.

Christopher West and Mike Mangione present MADE FOR

MORE: VISIONS OF THE PROMISED LAND

You heard Father Paul speak passionately at Mass last weekend about how his life was changed by the Theology of the Body. Using these teachings of St. John Paul II, Christopher West delivers an inspiring life changing message throughout the world that has changed the way thousands of Catholics see their faith. MADE FOR MORE is an opportunity to grow deeper in your faith and gain a new perspective on life and living. Join us for this special event on November 14th at 7:00pm in the Church. Tickets will be on sale after all masses, at the parish center, or on-line at corproject.com.


What: Wine & Cheese Information Session Where: St. Paul Rectory When: October 3, 2017 Contacts: Donna Schifano @ 201-327-0976 [email protected]

Wine and Cheese for Wine and Cheese for

Parents of Special Parents of Special

Needs ChildrenNeeds Children

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE

INVITED TO A WINE AND CHEESE IN THE PARISH INVITED TO A WINE AND CHEESE IN THE PARISH

RECTORY TO DISCUSS AND IDENTIFY HOW THE RECTORY TO DISCUSS AND IDENTIFY HOW THE

PARISH CAN ASSIST YOUPARISH CAN ASSIST YOU

GOD doesn't give special kids to parents.

He takes ordinary imperfect people and

gifts them with his greatest treasures. And

therein, he creates special parents

187 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey // Phone: 201-327-1108 //

Email: [email protected] // Website: www.academyofstpaul.org

Academy of St Paul is our parish school! Make a Catholic education a priority for your family.

Academy of Saint Paul, a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School, provides academic excellence in an atmosphere of love and Catholic Christian values through scholarship, spirituality and service. Our rigorous curriculum and exemplary teachers prepare our students to take their place as faith-filled stewards in the Church and the world. Let us partner with you in your child‟s school success and in the development of their Catholic identity. Call 201-327-1108 to arrange a tour. For more information, visit www.academyofstpaul.org. ►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►◄►

PARISH SCHOOL NEWS

2017 2018 Nov. Jan. Mar. 15 10, 28, & 31 14

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS The New Youth Group has meetings every Tuesday night from 7-9pm in the youth room above the gym. Any high school aged student is welcomed to join us any time. We have fun, food, and most importantly faith. Come check out a style of ministry you have never seen before. You would have never guessed that having faith could be so fun. Hope to see you soon. Any questions please contact the youth minister, Craig Jandoli at [email protected]

ST PAUL FAMILY MASS BEGINS OCTOBER 15TH


PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN SCHEDULE Now is the time to make sure you are all set to volunteer with our children! Compliance of the Archdiocese of Newark‟s Safe Environment Policy is required for all volunteers and employees (18 years/older) who work/volunteer with children in our parish or at Academy of St. Paul. This includes all classroom/school volunteers, Catholic School class parents, coaches, Scout leaders, Faith Formation Volunteers, Youth Ministry Volunteers, ushers etc. Monday, September 18 - 6 pm to 9:00 pm Tuesday, December 12 - 10 am to 1 pm parish center // Tuesday, December 12 - 6 pm to 9 pm Please register at www.virtus.org. Any questions, please email [email protected]

Jessica Evans , Local Safe Environment Coordinator

STEWARDSHIP TREASURE

WEEKEND of Sept. 2—3 $17,379.00

$11,365.00 Collection $6,014.00 from Faith Direct

WEEKEND of Sept. 9—10 $18,953.00

$12,939.00 Collection $6,014.00 from Faith Direct

Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ654 to sign up for Online Giving. Thank you for your continued support.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF

AMERICA COLLECTION

Thank you for your generous contributions to last week‟s special second collection for The Catholic University of America! Your support enables Catholic University to provide an education based in the Catholic intellectual tradition to the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. You can learn more about your impact and the University at: collection.cua.edu.


TOO BUSY TO READ BUT WANT TO GROW IN FAITH??

Listen to CDs:

(Spanish) Read a short tri-fold pamphlet :

Five Ways to Prepare for Mass Why Do We “Have To” Go To Mass? 10 Things That Make for a Great Catholic Family

10 Things That Make for a Great Catholic Dad 10 Things That Make for a Great Catholic Mom

Read a very short booklet: The New Hospital Prayer Book How To Discover Your Vocation

These are just a few of the several titles found on the kiosk, located at the MAIN ENTRANCE to the church!

If possible, donations of $.50 for Pamphlets, $2 for Booklets, $3 for CDs and $4 for books are suggested to help defray the cost and may be placed in the slot at the bottom right of the kiosk.

ST PAUL PRAYER SHAWL

MINISTRY

Ours is a prayerful Ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort, solace and peace of mind, body and spirit. The shawls are created with love and prayers for the recipients who are then added to our prayer list. When completed, each prayer shawl is given a final prayer blessing by each of our members. Baby Shawls are also available. If you would like to obtain a shawl or join our ministry, please call Honey at 201-818-4980 or the Parish Center. Our Ministry meets on the first Monday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. If you can knit or crochet, we would love to have you join us.


Rev. John Gabriel, Pastor

[email protected]

Rev. Paul Houlis, Parochial Vicar

[email protected]

Rev. Stefano Hong, Parochial Vicar

[email protected]

Mr. Tom Flanagan, Deacon

[email protected]

Mr. Jeremiah K. Rehse, Deacon

John Nunziata, Pastoral Associate

[email protected]

Kristin Dabaghian, Director of Music Ministry &

Liturgy

[email protected]

Donna Schifano, Director of Outreach

[email protected]

Craig Jandoli, Director of Youth Ministry

[email protected]

John Weiss, Business Manager

[email protected]

SCHOOL OFFICE

187 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446

Phone: 201-327-1108

Website: www.academyofstpaul.org

Gail Ritchie, School Principal

[email protected]

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

[email protected]

Phone: 201-327-8010

Colleen Jagde, Director of Faith Formation

[email protected]

PARISH STAFF INFORMATION

Baptism

Parents, please contact the Parish Center

during the pregnancy, or prior to adoption, to

begin preparing for your child‟s baptism.

Penance

Saturdays 1:00-2:00 pm or by appointment.

Marriage

Arrangements must be made one year in

advance.

Anointing of the Sick

At two special Eucharistic Liturgies in Church

during the year. Visitation of the sick at home

any time.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA)

For those interested in becoming a Catholic.

Call the Parish Center for information.

SACRAMENT INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

We are Catholic Christians

who embrace the plan of God for our salvation.

We come together in faith

to worship in a loving community.

We are moved by the Holy Spirit

to witness to the life, death, and

resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We wish to live out the vision of Jesus

expressed in the Beatitudes

as it unfolds in our daily life,

through time, talent and treasure.

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