ST. CLEMENT CHURCH R O C K A W A Y T O W N S H I P , N E W J E R S E Y

PARISH OFFICE 154 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Dover, NJ 07801

Phone: 973-366-7095 Fax: 973-366-6083 Web: www.stclement-rtwp.org

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PASTORAL STAFF

Father Giovanni Rodriguez ------------------------- Pastor

Valerie Williams -------------------- Office Administrator parishoffice@stclement-rtwp.org / 973-366-7095 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / 862-505-4286

MaryBeth Ramsay ---- Director of Religious Educa on dreparish@stclement-rtwp.org / 862-505-4286

Audrey Russell ------------------------ Admin. Assistant & Local Youth Protec on/Safe Environment Coordinator reledsec@stclement-rtwp.org / 862-505-4294 MUSIC MINISTRY

Deborah Cicchino / 973-770-2265 BUILDING/GROUNDS

Bob Galdon bob.galdon@stclement-rtwp.org PARISH OFFICE

Phone: 973-366-7095

Email: parishoffice@stclement-rtwp.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

Phone: 862-505-4286 (English) 862-505-4294 (Spanish)

Email: dreparish@stclement-rtwp.org

SACRAMENTAL LIFE MASSES Saturday ------------------------------------------ 4:30 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Sunday ----------------------------- 8:30 am, 10:30 am & 12:30 pm (Spanish)

WEEKDAYS Monday---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6:00 pm Tuesday------------------------------------------- 9:00 am & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Thursday ----------------------------------------- 9:00 am & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Friday -------------------------------------------------------------------------9:00 am

RECONCILIATION ------------------------------------------- By appointment *subject to change BAPTISM: Please contact parish office to arrange.

MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Please contact the parish office.

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MINISTRIES & COMMITTEES

Altar Servers ------------------ Patricia Maguire ----------------- 973-627-9019

Eucharis c Ministers -------- Carmen Verhoest ---------------- 973-214-7373

Eva's Kitchen ------------------ Deacon Harry Dachisen -------- 973-668-5001

Food Pantry --------------------- Irene Byrne ----------------------- 973-714-1941

Greeters ------------------------ Irene Byrne ----------------------- 973-714-1941

Lectors -------------------------- George Verhoest ---------------- 973-202-3701

Pre-Cana ----------------------- Deacon Harry Dachisen -------- 973-668-5001

Ushers -------------------------- Russ Perry ------------------------- 973-625-9066

VACATION

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October 3, 2021

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Saturday - October 2 4:30pm Catherine A. Jugan (A. Elekes) Daniel Bell (M/M J. Bell) Special Intention: Sylvia & Anthony LaForgia (M/M P. Waldek) 7:00pm Liturgy in Spanish Sunday - October 3 8:30am Nicole Dunning (M. Buletza) John C. Thomas (Hofbauer Family) 10:30am Protection of Babies in the Womb & Their Families (H. Yocum) 12:30pm Liturgy in Spanish Monday - October 4 6:00 pm Maura Davonski (A. Russell) Tuesday - October 5 9:00 am Parishioners 7:00pm Liturgy in Spanish Wednesday- October 6 9:00 am No Liturgy Thursday - October 7 9:00 am Unborn Children 7:00 pm Liturgy in Spanish Friday - October 8 9:00am Parishioners Saturday - October 9 4:30pm Catherine A. Jugan (A. Elekes) Daniel Bell (M/M J. Bell) Dudley Newbold (Mary, Melissa & Lauren) 7:00pm Liturgy in Spanish Sunday - October 10 8:30am Parishioners 10:30am Barbara Anne Borthwick (M/M J. Salmon) 12:30pm Liturgy in Spanish

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK & SUFFERING IN YOUR PRAYERS

Jack Ferguson, Adam Miller, Beth Murphy, Paul Waldek, Pat Nese, Rane, Wilson & Julia Garcia, Steve DaSilva, Fred DaSilva, Anna Ortiz, Inaru Moctezuma, Dave DiPolis, Lillian Peluso, Ralph & Francis Anderson, Rita Funicelli, Nancy Saueracker, Cassie & Alice Collins, Joseph Martino, Moira Noriega, William Lanno, Jr., Jose Baez, Steve Shaw, Arden & Elisa McPhearson, Juan R. Labady If you would like to add someone to the list, please call the Parish Office 973-366-7095.

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24 God created many different animals in an attempt to make a suitable partner for the first man. Then he took a rib from the man as he slept and built it up into a woman. At last God had created someone who equaled the man, as she was “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh” and they proved to be suitable partners for each other. Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11 This passage describes how Jesus will become perfect through his suffering. It also reminds us that Jesus’ Father is our Father as well, making him unashamed to call us his brothers and sisters. Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 The people began to ask Jesus if it was acceptable for a man to divorce his wife. Jesus tells them that two people who have been joined together by God should not be separated. People began bringing their children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to send them away. Jesus grew angry and told his disciples to allow the children to come to him.

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TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 3, 2021 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AUGUST 15, 2021

There will be a special Mass in honor of all our deceased loved ones on Saturday, November 6th at:

4:30pm (English) 7:00pm (Spanish)

If you would like to honor a deceased family member or friend at this Mass, please stop by or call the Parish Office to reserve a candle in their memory. Candles are $15 each. Candles will be placed in front of the altar during Mass. After Mass you are welcome to take your candle home or you can leave it in the Church all week.

SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Couples, were you married in 1971 or 1996? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held:

Sunday, November 7th, 2021 at 3:00pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to submit your registration to your parish office is Thursday, October 7th, 2021. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

ST. CLEMENT CHURCH

If you or anyone you know is in need of food, please call the Parish Office (973-366-7095) Monday thru Friday to arrange to pick up pre-packed bags of food. All information is confidential.

Religious Education’s ANNUAL Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Fundraiser is back! All money raised will help support our new and exciting community-based programming. Please help us out by purchasing some delicious goodies just in time for the holidays!

To place an order, either:

see any child enrolled in Religious Education classes

place your online order through the link below https://fundraising.gertrudehawkchocola

tes.com/fundraisingproducts/index/index/organization_id/119223/seller_id/21

All online orders placed before Oct. 22nd will be delivered to St. Clement for distribution the week of Nov. 15th at NO SHIPPING cost.

Want to gift an order to an out-of-town friend or family member? Place your order online and choose to have your order delivered. (extra fee applies.)

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

BAPTISM

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Saturday of the month. If this is your first child being baptized, you will need to receive Baptismal Preparation. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

Religious Education classes are up and running! It’s been great to see everyone in person. Our classes are now FULL, and we will not be accepting any new students. However, ALL youth of our parish ages 6 to 17 whether enrolled in Religious Education classes, were recently confirmed or are new are welcome to attend any of our community service activities, or our family fun events. PRE-REGISTRATION for these events WILL BE REQUIRED if not already enrolled in class. Contact the Religious Ed office to register. ~Our first event is for the Feast of St. Francis, all classes of Religious Education will be making dog and cat toys for shelter animals who are waiting for their Fur-ever home. Thank you to everyone who donated to our collection.

There are still openings in our RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) class. The BIWEEKLY class is open to students ages, 11-17, who are either unbaptized inquirers, members of other Christian denominations, or baptized Catholics, who have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you would like to register your son or daughter, please contact the religious education office, for more information at 862-505-4286.

Liturgy of the Word for Children is held weekly during the 10:30 am Mass. This is a special program for children ages 4 through First Grade to come together and learn about Jesus on their own level. Fr. Gio will invite the children to gather, prior to the First Reading and the Children’s Liturgy Catechists will walk the children to the Meeting Room for class. Parents are welcome to attend with any child who might not be comfortable going on their own at first. Catechists will bring the children back into church during collection. Children’s Liturgy is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest Parishioners to begin developing their own relationship with Jesus while affording parents the quiet focus sometimes needed to foster their own. If you would like to become a Children’s Liturgy Catechist, please contact Religious Education.

Parents did you miss the Religious Education parent meeting? A lot of information was shared regarding arrival/dismissal procedures, classroom procedures, fundraisers, community service and family fun. For a brief summary, please go to the St. Clement website and click on the Family Life tab.

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MORRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Morris Catholic High School in Denville, NJ is accepting applications for the Class of 2026, and for transfer students for this academic year. Learn more about Morris Catholic by attending one of our socially distanced in-person Open Houses: Sunday, October 3, 2 - 4 PM Wednesday, October 20, 7-9 PM Register for these events at www.morriscatholic.org/openhouse/ Contact admissions@morriscatholic.org to learn more about Morris Catholic and these events! You can also visit our Virtual Open House page to learn more about all of our athletic, academic, and extracurricular programs at www.morriscatholic.org/virtualopenhouse/

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Gospel Today

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time | Mark 10:2-16 < K D’S > KORNER

Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”  Mark 10: 14  

Then Jesus hugged and blessed the children. 

“All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.” Can cle of the Creatures, St. Francis of Assisi 

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Blessing of the Animals in honor of The Feast of St. Francis, lover of all creation.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

As we gather to have our pets blessed, pray for all of life and creation on Respect Life Sunday.

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