Bulletin Week of September 8, 2013
Saint Ann’s Church
A Roman Catholic Community Hoboken, NJ
Served by Capuchin Franciscan Friars
Parish Center
704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Monday – Friday 8:30am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm; closed on Sunday
Tel. 201-659-1114, Fax: 201-659-1416
Emergency: 201-687-5930
www.st-annchurch.com
Pastor
Fr. Remo DiSalvatore O.F.M. Cap., Broremocap@gmail.com
Pastoral Associate
Bro. Robert J. Reinke C.F.P., Brrjr04@yahoo.com
Weekend Associate
Fr. Jude Duffy O.F.M. Cap brjude@aol.com
Office Manager
Nancy R. Jefferson, NancyRJefferson@yahoo.com
Business Manager
Martha Gonzalez, Marthabgon@optonline.net
Music Director
Jeremy Beck, JBeck75@mac.com
Parish Council
churchofstannhobokennj@gmail.com
Jason Castelluccio – President
Louise DiGiacomo – Vice President
Susan Baker – Secretary
Cindy LoPresti, Ann Shearn, Jason Swiatek,
Joe Truglio and Giovina Uva
Trustees
Eileen Valentino & Patrick Pasculli
Holy Name Society
First Tuesday after the First Sunday
of every month at 7:00pm
Padre Pio Group
First Friday of every month at 7:30pm
Secular Franciscans
First Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm
Upper Room Prayer Group
Third Sunday of every month after 12:00noon Mass
St. Ann Right to Life
Carol Ann Giambona, Cabloomers@webtv.net
Hoboken Catholic Academy
Matthew McGrath, Principal (201-963-9535)
St. Ann’s Guild
Last Wednesday of every month
Parish Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of St.
Ann’s Parish, are guided by the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that
each person may be able to experience love, forgiveness, unity
and spiritual peace and bring this experience to those most in
need.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday:
4:00pm Fox Hill
5:00pm Vigil
Sunday:
7:30am, 9:00am (Italian), 10:30am, 12noon,
7:00pm
Monday - Friday: 7:00am
Wednesday:
Eucharistic Adoration 10:00am – 7:00 pm
6:50pm Saint Anthony Novena
7:00pm Mass and Saint Ann Novena
Holy days & Holidays: As Announced in Bulletin
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturday
at 4:30pm or call the Parish Center to make an appointment to
celebrate the Sacrament.
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents should contact the Parish Center at the birth of the child
to register for the required parents' and godparents' baptismal
preparation session. The sessions are held on the 2nd Saturday
of the month at 10:30am in the rectory. Baptisms will be
celebrated at 1:00pm on the first and third Sundays of the month.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples should begin preparation at least one year prior to the
planned wedding date. It is advisable for couples to contact the
Parish Center before any other arrangements are made for the
wedding day.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick/Visitation of the Sick
The Anointing of the Sick is available to seriously ill members
of our parish at home or in the hospital. Please call the Parish
Center to make arrangements. For legal reasons, many hospitals
no longer inform parishes when a hospitalized parishioner would
like a parish visit. Please let us know of any homebound persons
who would like Communion regularly.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a rite in the Church
for adults to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and Eucharist. If you or someone you know would
like to become a Catholic, please contact the Parish Center.
Parish Registration
We welcome you to the Parish Family of Saint Ann’s, and invite
you to register with us by filling out a form by contacting our Parish
Center or on the website. You must register in the Parish for
Baptisms, the Religious Education Programs and for Hoboken
Catholic Academy. We urge all parishioners to make regular use of
the envelopes. If you are moving from the Parish, please notify the
Parish Center.
Parish Info
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, September 7
[9:00am]Madonna Dei Martiri Mass
[4:00pm]Fox Hill – Michael & Caroline Clemente
[5:00pm] John Busanich
People of the Parish
Sunday, September 8
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
[7:30am] Fiorino Scalzo
[9:00am] People of the Parish
[10:30am]Madonna Dei Martiri
Dominick & Laura Borseli
[12:00noon] Antoinette Del Rosso
[7:00pm] Frances & Carl Insinga
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
September 1, 2013
Envelopes Used
TOTAL
147
$2875.00
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Monday, September 9
[7:00am] Patrick Romano
Tuesday, September 10
[7:00am]Special Intention
Wednesday, September 11
[7:00am] Gilda Sivo
[7:00pm] Victims of 9/11
Thursday, September 12
[7:00am] Annette Purpora
Friday, September 13
[7:00am] DeLeonardis Family
Saturday, September 14
[4:00pm]Fox Hill – Edie Holloway
[5:00pm] Jennie & Baxter Giongrete
Sunday, September 15
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
[7:30am] Patrick Jaccodine
People of the Parish
[9:00am] Vito Magarelli
[10:30am] Joseph Giangolano
[12:00noon] Stefano & Elizabeth Minervini
[7:00pm] Sergio Picca
The 12th anniversary of 9/11 is a time
of spiritual reflection for all who were touched
by tragic events of that day in 2001.
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Starting This Weekend September 8th
we will resume our regular Sunday Masses:
Saturday 4:00pm Fox Hill Gardens
5:00pm Church
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am (Italian),
10:30am, 12:00noon and 7:00pm
Collection for the church in
central and eastern europe
This weekend we will take up the Collection
for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe,
where great needs remain. This Collection provides
support for basic pastoral programs and makes
scholarships available for students studying to serve
their local Church. These students become vital
participants in the renewal of the Church in the
region. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to
earn more and please be generous in this Collection.
PRAY FOR THE SICK
GOD BLESS THEM
AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM
Weekly Recitation of the Rosary
Every Wednesday at 6:15pm
Eucharistic adoration
Effective September 11, 2013 Eucharistic
Adoration will resume.
REMINDER Wednesday
It is a day of Eucharistic Adoration
here at St. Ann’s. Adoration will
begin at 7:30am and will end with
Benediction at 6:45pm. There are no
set prayers to say. All you are asked
is to fulfill the request Jesus made of
his Disciples the night of His agony in the Garden
of Gethsemane:
“Could you not watch and
pray with me for one hour?”
PRE-REGISTRATION
FOR ST. ANN’S FALL 2013
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
If you have a child or children from first
grade through eighth grade, who does not attend a
Catholic School, kindly fill out the information
below and send it to the parish center or register on
our website www.st-annchurch.com.
Confirmation requires two consecutive years
of religious education. If your child is going to be
in 7th grade they are eligible for the program. They
must be registered in the St. Ann’s program.
We will contact you this summer with
details of our new program.
Name of child: ___________________________
Age: _______________________
Is your child due to receive Communion (2nd grade)
(Circle one) Yes No
Is your child due to receive Confirmation (8th grade)
(Circle one) Yes No
School and grade your child is in now:
PARISH PICNIC
Come one! Come all! To the Parish Picnic
on October 5 from 1pm to 5pm in the Church
parking lot. Fun will be had by all! You can
BYOB and we will provide cups and ice. Tickets
are $5 for adults, $2 for seniors and are on sale at
the Parish Center. Volunteers are needed; please
contact the Parish Center at (201) 659-1114 if you
are able to help out.
Church of Baptism:
Church of First Communion (if applicable):
Name of Parent/address/phone number:
Please note – there will be no parking in the lot
from Friday 5pm until Saturday 6pm.
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
www.st-annchurch.com
for coming events, for the Sunday bulletin,
for registering, for ministries and more…
ST. ANN’S FeAST NighTLy 50/50
Thu., July 25 #355872
$731 UNCLAIMED
Year of faith
As part of our “Year of
Faith” activities, we have
placed a Lighthouse Catholic
Media Display in the vestibule
of the Church. CD’s on
various Catholic topics are
available for a donation of
$3.00. Please look at the exciting new display in
the vestibule near the St. Ann Chapel!
Padre pio prayer group
You are cordially invited to attend
The 12th Annual Celebration for
Saint ‘Padre’ Pio Feast
St. Ann’s Church, Hoboken, NJ
Check out our newest CD Angels Explained: What
You Should Know About the Nine Choirs
Dr. Mark Miravalle - Professor of Theology
and Mariology at Franciscan University of
Steubenville - teaches on the fascinating subject of
Angels. Why did God create angels? How are they
different from humans? Are guardian angels found
in Scripture? Discover the answer to these questions
and many more as Dr. Mark Miravalle explains the
nine choirs of angels, their differing roles and
hierarchical order, and how much angels can help
us if we only ask.
RAcheL’S viNeyARd ReTReAT
Are you suffering from an abortion
experience? Do you feel that you can never be
forgiven?
Rachel’s Vineyard (http://wwwrachelsvineyard.org)
is a weekend retreat which offers hope and healing.
The Respect Life Office will be offering a retreat
September 13 - 15 at the McGuiness Center located
at St. John the Apostle Parish, 1805 Penbrook
Terrace, Linden, NJ 07036.
For more information call the Respect Life
Office at 973-497-4350. All calls are confidential.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Special Holy Mass: 12PM
Procession following the Holy Mass
Feast – Fiesta: 4:30PM
255 State Highway 17 South,
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
Price: $75 per person,
Children 0-11 years old $40
To purchase tickets call Martha
Gonzalez at 201-795-3205
See Menu in back of Church
A cATechiST… Me? Why NOT?
In preparing 7 and 8 year olds for First
Penance and ‘examining their conscience’, the
assignment was, for a few weeks during Lent, to
write daily in their notebook, reflecting on their day,
citing: 1. A ‘good’ action and 2. a ‘not so good’
action and to write, “Thank you Jesus for loving
me.”
When reviewing during class on Sunday,
one little girl, very forthcoming said, “I don’t have
my notebook. It’s with my Dad on his business
trip…” Probable: I knew the father traveled for
business.
As class continued, the same girl raises her
hand, and with a tear rolling her face says, “I’m
sorry. My notebook is not with my Dad…I lied. I
didn’t do my homework.
Wow. Stopped me in my tracks… This is a
7½ year old, in front of entire class, volunteering
the truth. All was forgiven and I was moved.
This child may not recall this moment but I
will treasure it forever! I volunteer as a Religious
Ed teacher, 2nd grade.
In the fall of 2009, St. Ann’s kick-started
their Religious Education Program under the
direction of Monica DeFalco. We had six 1st
graders.
In spring 2013, we had our largest First
Communion class to date, 35 students; 20 from
Religious Ed and 15 from Hoboken Catholic
Academy, the only Catholic grammar school in
Hoboken sponsored by the Hoboken Catholic
Churches including St. Lawrence in Weehawken.
Catholic schools are closing in our cities yet
charter and private schools are on the rise.
Religious Education is just as important in the
development of a child as is math and science.
More importantly, a relationship with Jesus
and God is as important as a child’s first
relationship with parents and siblings.
Take a moment and consider volunteering
your time a few hours a week and contribute to the
spiritual formation of the children of St. Ann’s Faith
Community as a Catechist, a Religious Ed teacher.
Training is provided; no experience necessary.
Classes are Sundays 9am to 10:15am
followed by 10:30am Mass.
Pray on it. It is a great way to share your
faith, get involved in St. Ann’s Faith Community
and create rewarding experiences!
PASS IT ON to someone you think would
like to share their faith and volunteer their time to
help spiritually develop the children of St. Ann’s!
Please contact Monica DeFalco, Coordinator of
Religious Education, via email:
defalcomonica@gmail.com with any questions and
to volunteer
.
Prayer for Peace
in Syria
Pope Francis has asked that
Saturday, September 7th, be a day of prayer
and fasting for peace in Syria
and other areas of conflict.
God of Compassion,
Hear the cries of the people of Syria,
Bring healing to those suffering from the violence,
Bring comfort to those mourning the dead,
Strengthen Syria’s neighbors in their care and
welcome for refugees,
Convert the hearts of those who have taken up arms,
And protect those committed to peace.
God of Hope,
Inspire leaders to choose peace over violence and to
seek reconciliation with enemies,
Inspire the Church around the world with
compassion for the people of Syria,
And give us hope for a future of peace built on
justice for all.
We ask this through Jesus Christ,
Prince of Peace and Light of the World,
Amen.
Petition:
For the people of Syria, that God may strengthen
the resolve of leaders to end the fighting and choose
a future of peace.
We pray to the Lord…