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October 12th, 2003

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let Us Pray For Those Seriously Ill
 People will remain on the sick list for 2 weeks unless otherwise notified:

Anthony Tuzzo, Joan Wheeler, Delores Becker, John Brawer,  Edward Anderson, Richard Carlson, Mary Grish, Ursala Ferris, Sam Sbaratta, Jose Del Rosa and Angelo Polcari.

Vocation reflections

Our world today is a challenging place to live for many.  Like the rich young man, sometimes our desire for things gets in the way of God’s call.  Jesus challenges the man to make a radical step in his life and come follow him.  Is Jesus reaching out to you with that same call? 

If so, please contact the Vocations Office at 973-497-4365 or by e-mail at platebri@rcan.org or visit our website at www.rcan.org.

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SCRIPTURE  REFLECTION

Stewardship is an important concept for our spiritual growth as Catholics.  It is a way of thanking God for all His blessings by returning to Him a portion of the time, talent and treasure we have received.

HOLY HOUR

Every Tuesday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the church from 3 to 4 p.m.  It is 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. 

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Our Web Site

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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

Felician College, Rutherford & Lodi

Would you give up one night a week to get your Bachelor’s degree in 18 months?

Yes!  The Fall semester has started, but it’s not too late for you to start.  Classes beginning in October will be offered on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Attend class once a week, one five-week course at a time.  Earn credit for professional or life experiences.  Sixty prior college credits or an Associate’s degree required to enroll.  Call immediately for information: 201-559-6051

CCD News

Confirmation Parent Meeting today 10 a.m. in school.   Last details involving your child’s Confirmation.  Please attend and bring fee for Presentation.

October 19th - Communion/Penance meeting 10-11:15 a.m. in school to sign up child for Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

Spotlight on the Catechism

A series of courses that will help one find out what the Church really says about our faith, our moral teaching, our worship and prayer.  The Lord’s Prayer, October 8, 22 & 29 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Jersey City.  The presenter for this course will be Sr. Adrienne Bradley SSJ, Director of Religious Education from the Church of St. Anastasia, Teaneck.  Registration for each course is $25 per person.  Courses are open to the general public.  Catechists and teachers in Parish religious education programs and in Catholic schools can also earn doctrinal certification through these courses.  For more information, to request a brochure, or to register by October 1st, call Dr. Eugene Tozzi at the Catechetical Office of the Archdiocese of Newark, 973-497-4288.

Fool for Christ

You are invited to a performance of Fool for Christ, a one-woman play about the life and spirit of Dorothy Day on Saturday, November 1st at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River  Road, Upper Saddle River.  Cost is $10; to purchase advance tickets call 201-327-1313.

Sarah Melici, an experienced actress, portrays Dorothy Day exploring her loves, her spirituality and her politics that led to her conversion to Catholicism, and her untiring pursuit of social justice, peace and civil rights, especially for workers and the poor.

Confirmation

Confirmation is a Sacrament of hospitality.  St. Anne’s Parish seeks the warmth of your welcoming manner, the vigor of your faith and the joy of your celebrating so as to help us welcome the Holy Spirit in the lives of our new member-confirmandi.   On Saturday, November 8th, Candidates from St. Anne’s Parish will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at 2 p.m.  Please pray for these candidates.

In the church vestibule, there is a basket to select a Candidate.  Become a prayer partner and write them a letter. Hope you will respond.

Work of Human Hands

A Pre-Christmas Work of Human Hands Sale is being held on November 8th and 9th at the Church of the Annunciation, 50 W. Midland Avenue in Paramus.  Sale hours are: 6-7 p.m. Saturday and after all Sunday Masses.

You can purchase games & toys, jewelry, Christmas crafts, wood carved items, baskets, etc.  These “gifts that do a world of good” are produced through the hard work of low-income men and women around the world.  The Work of Human Hands is an ecumenical partnership between Catholic Relief Services and SERRV International that helps individuals receive a fair wage for their work through the promotion of more just-trading relationships.  For more information, call 201-261-6322

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Annual Blue Mass

Archbishop Myers will celebrate the annual Archbishop’s Blue Mass for Law Enforcement Officials on Friday, October 17th at 10 a.m. (All are to be seated by 9:45 a.m. for the procession and Presentation of Colors.)  Both active and retired law enforcement officers and their families are invited to the Mass.

Sesquicentennial Mass

Archbishop John J. Myers invites you to participate in a Mass commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the  Archdiocese of Newark on Sunday, October 19th at noon in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.  The Mass will also celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the election of Pope John Paul II and the beatification of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Also, the Cathedral Concert Series celebrates the Sesquicentennial of the Archdiocese of Newark with a performance by the Cathedral Brass & Percussion Ensemble with Cathedral organist, John Miller.  The concert features music for organ and brass and takes place on Sunday, October 19th at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica.  Suggested donation is $10.  For more information, call 973-484-2400 or visit www.cathedralbasilica.org .

Annual Saint Florian Firefighters Mass

Archbishop Myers will celebrate the annual Saint Florian Mass, honoring all fire service personnel, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, October 12th at 3 p.m. (All are to be seated by 2:45 p.m. for the Presentation of Colors and the National Anthem.)  Both active and retired firefighters and their families are invited to the Mass.

All Souls

The month of November is dedicated to All Faithfully Departed with All Souls Day being celebrated on November 2nd.  This day, especially, is a traditional time for visiting graves of loved ones.  For this reason, we ask that you take the time to please remember to fill in the names of your dearly departed family members and friends whom you would like to have remembered during the Masses of the All Souls Novena as well as during the Masses offered over the balance of the month.  These envelopes may be placed in the depository next to the altar marked “All Souls” or placed in the collection basket so they may be placed on the altar for the duration of the month.

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MONDAY   Rom 1:1-7 Ps 98:1-4 Lk 11:29-32

NEXT SUNDAY - 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME  Is 53:10-11 Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22 Heb 4:14-16 Mk 10:35-45

Atlantic City Trip

Saint Anne Seniors will go to the Sands Casino in Atlantic City on Wednesday, October 22nd.  The bus will leave from in front of  St. Anne’s Church at 9 a.m.  If interested in going, call Peggie Riscoe at 201-659-3930.  Cost is $11.

Marriage Encounter Experience

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is excited to offer a brand new “experience” for married couples to enhance their marriages.  The “Marriage Encounter Experience” is comprised of four sessions presented over the course of several days, so that busy couples won’t have to block out an entire weekend, as with a traditional Marriage Encounter Weekend.

November ushers in the season of Thanksgiving - what better way to thank your spouse for being your best friend and companion than to spend some quality time away together, giving thanks for your relationship by attending the “Marriage Encounter Experience”.  You will be forever thankful.  To register, please call 1-800-499-6552, and hurry, as space is limited!

Padre Pio

St. Padre Pio Prayer Group will be having their annual Communion Breakfast on Saturday, October 11th .  Cost is $10 per person.  Mass will be at 11 a.m. followed with breakfast being served in the auditorium where a popular speaker will join us.  If interested, please call Frances Spazian at 201-653-1318 or Terri Lattanzi at 201-798-3394. 

Second Collection

In the celebration of World Mission Sunday next Sunday, October 19th, we see clearly the missionary meaning of the words of the Third Eucharistic Prayer: “Father...from age to age you gather a people to yourself, so that from east to west a perfect offering may be made to the glory of your name.”

Throughout the year, and especially on World Mission Sunday when the whole world prays for the Church’s missionary work at the Eucharist of the Lord, we take part in the unending mission of Jesus - to call all peoples and nations to the banquet of His Body and Blood.

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