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July 7th, 2002

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let Us Pray For Those Seriously Ill

People will remain on sick list for 2 weeks unless otherwise notified:
Michele Mazzilli, Dorothy Ensmenger, Florence Cirone, John Wochna, Eugene Smarth, Lucy Decio, Barbara Scocco, Lester Infante, Angelica Krajnik, Gladys Connelly, and Vi Corring.

Vocation reflections

Jesus calls to himself all who labor and are burdened. Is Jesus calling you to reach out to people to lift their burdens and give them rest? Is He calling you to do this as a Priest, Deacon, or Religious Sister or Brother?

 If you feel this call, “inquire within” and Please contact the Vocations Office the Vocations Office at (973) 497-4365 or by E-mail at kellyric@rcan.org. Or visit our web site at www.rcan.org. 

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STEWARDSHIP 
             

STEWARDSHIP SCRIPTURE  REFLECTION
The scriptures today speak of hospitality and welcoming Ministers of hospitality are a visible example of using one’s time and talents to welcome the people of God. But the Gospel assures us that all who give even just “a cup of cold water” to one of His lowliest ones will be rewarded.

OUR WEEKLY OFFERING
June  2002
June 29/30                              $4,468.
Month’s Total                        $26,842.
Month’s Average                     $5,368.
Mailed in                                    $135.

We thank you!

WEEKLY AVERAGE COMPARISONS:
Month  ‘01 Monthly Avg.     ‘02 Monthly Avg.
May        $5,629.                $5,260.

June       $6,659.                $5,368

HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS
  HOLY HOUR WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST. IT WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS FROM YOUR HOME DURING THIS TIME.
Every Tuesday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the church from 3PM to 4PM. Those who come dedicate an hour of prayer for the priests, DIVINE MERCY and religious men and women of the church. Prayers are also said for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We invite you to come and spend time with the Lord for these intentions and for your personal requests. The Holy Hour closes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. If you cannot join us in church, we ask you to join us from a quiet spot in your home and pray with us, asking the Lord to guide and protect our priests.

Cursillo Movement
The Newark Archdiocese Cursillo Movement will be having an Ultreya on Friday, July 19th at the Youth Center in Kearny, NJ. Please join us for prayer and sharing at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! Decolores! Post Cursillo Committee 201-863-5787 or access www.mycursillo.com .

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                                              Our Website

                     http://stannesjc.com         

When you log on and browse around you’ll see all kinds of information about our parish. Included, of course, will be the current activities for the many different organizations as well as an update as to what is going on with our parish family.
Do not let evil defeat you: Instead, conquer evil with good!!

By your wounded heart: teach us love, teach us love, teach us love..... -Daphne Fraser

ST. ANNE NOVENA                

The Novena to Saint Anne, our Patroness, starts July 18th and ends on the Feast Day, July 26th. Saint Anne Novena prayers will be offered at the 9 am Mass each morning and each evening at 7 p.m. Saint Anne Novena prayers will be offered with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament July 18th-26th at 7 p.m. in Church, except on Saturday, July 20th - no evening Novena.                                

“St. Anne” Festival 2002
   

St. Anne’s Festival is set for the weekend of July 26th, 27th, 28th. There will be food, entertainment and games for both children and adults. Stop by for the activities. 
Festival Meetings are held every Tuesday from now until the Festival in Parish Center #3 at 7 p.m. These meetings are open to anyone interested in helping out! Please pick up a Volunteer Form from the church vestibule. New faces are welcome! 

CCD News
To parents of children in St. Anne’s School and St. Anne’s Religious Education Program and Parishioners:
Items are still being collected such as cleaning products and baby items for the booth (in participation with the Gift Wheel) at St. Anne’s Festival. Please leave items at the rectory you wish to donate. Thank you - Sr. Alberta

Homemade Delights
If you like to bake...cookies, brownies, or a cake, happy faces you would make, for our Parish Name Sake! To make a donation to the Pastry, Dessert and Homemade Delights Booth at St. Anne’s Festival, please contact Pat Roda at 201-792-5530.
                                                   

Summer Luncheon     

The Alumnae Association of St. Dominic Academy will hold a summer lunch eon at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey on Saturday, July 27th from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. All alumnae, alumnae mothers and their lady friends are welcome. Proceeds from the fundraising event will benefit the Academy’s Scholarship Program. An advertising journal will be published and tickets are $35. For more information on tickets and program advertising, please call Jane Albert at 201-434-5938 ext. 42.

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MONDAY Hos 2:16,17b-18,21-22 Ps 145:2-9 Mt 9:18-26
TUES. Hos 8:4-7,11-13 Ps 115:3-10 Mt 9:32-38
WED. Hos 10:1-3,7-8,12 Ps 105:2-7 Mt 10:1-7
THURS. Hos 11:1-4,8c-9 Ps 80:2-3,15-16 Mt 10:7-15
FRIDAY Hos 14:2-10 Ps 51:3-4,8-9,12-14,17 Mt 10:16-23
SATURDAY Is 6:1-8 Ps 93:1-2,5 Mt 10:24-33
NEXT SUNDAY - 15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Is 55:10-11 Ps 65:10-14 Rom 8:18-23 Mt 13:1-23

Annual Young Adult Mass and Barbecue
Attention men & women, ages 18-39! The Archdiocese of Newark is planning a party for you on the afternoon of August 11th at Schmidt’s Woods in Secaucus. The Annual Young Adult Mass & BBQ will begin at 12 p.m. with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, followed by a vibrant Mass at 1 p.m. celebrated by our new shepherd, Archbishop John J. Myers. Dynamic music for the Mass will be provided by Grace Notes. After Mass, join the Archbishop and your peers for an afternoon of fellowship and fun, including an all-you-can-eat BBQ, live entertainment, volleyball, horseshoes, other games & prizes, as well as access to the Secaucus town pool (extra fee). Cost is $15 before July 26, or $25 after. For more info, contact the Office of Young Adult Ministry at 973-497-4502 or visit www.NewarkOYM.org . Don’t miss out on this great day of faith, friendship, and fun!

Finding Hope...
Many continue to grieve the personal losses of the September 11th tragedy. Others are direct survivors of the attack. All struggle with a grief that is unique. Finding Hope is a spiritually-based bereavement support group program for those directly affected by the events of September 11th. If you would like further information about this program, please call the Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark at 973-497-4327.

C F M
Allow yourself to be lifted up and experience the wisdom and holiness of God. This is what Jesus wants for you. The Christian Foundations for Ministry (CFM) program, a program of adult spiritual formation, shows you the way. Classes begin in September at a Parish Center near you. The group meets once a week for a period of eight weeks. Call the Ministerial Development Center at 973-497-4350 for information and a brochure.

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Personal Meditation 

  
July 7th   14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflections
Mt 11:25-30
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. ”Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Psalm 116:10
Learning to Fly With One Wing
“Ever since my husband died, I feel as if I’m trying to fly with one wing,” said a depressed widow at her support group. She is not alone in her feeling. Every day, people are widowed, separated, or divorced; lose a job; or discover that they have a serious illness. Sooner or later, all of us have to learn to fly with one wing. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind when such a situation arises in your life:• Substitute a new way for the old way. Things are no longer the same. You must learn to replace old ways of thinking, doing, and acting with new ways.
• Forgive. Every loss brings feelings of anger, guilt, regrets, and remorse. The way to let go is to forgive yourself and anyone who has hurt you.
• Toughen up. Life is not always smooth, clear sailing. When hard times come, get tough. Self-pity saps your strength and courage.
• Face your own worst enemy. Avoid the “Why me?” syndrome. If you don’t, you will become your own worst enemy suffocating in self-pity.
• Look for joy. Biblical people faced great crises in their lives, yet Scripture is filled with the word joy. Like those people, look for reasons to laugh, sing, dance, and be joyful.
• Concentrate on what you have. Remember that few situations in life take everything away from you. Even after a great natural disaster, something is left. Take what remains, thank God for it, and ask God to bless it and expand it.You can learn to fly with one wing if you make the remaining wing strong enough to keep you flying steadily. Keep believing in God and yourself even if you feel “completely crushed.”

Prayer for the Day 
Loving and good God, I look to you for daily strength, guidance, wisdom, perseverance, and patience.