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November 30th, 2003

1st Sunday of Advent

Schedule of Masses Week of December 1st - December 7th, 2003
Day	Time	Requested for	Requested by
Mon 12/1	7 A.M.	Corrado & Lena Rando	Family
Mon 12/1	9A.M.	Mabel Olaldous	Joe Saccente Jr.
Tues12/2	7 A.M.	Anna Vicpo Fiore	Camille Martin
	9 A.M.	Jose Mallari	Samson Family
Wed 12/3	7A.M.	Jack Sharkey	Kerwin Family
	9A.M.	Mr. & Mrs. Vito Manzi	Family
	7 P.M.	Thomas Romano & Donald Diego	Romano Family
Thurs 12/4	9AM.	James Mocarski	Family
	9A.M.	JosephDiSalvo	Manzo Family
Fri. 12/5	7 AM	Raymond Caroselli III	Seborowski Family
	9A.M.	Theresa Creazzo	Grace Salvamini
	7 P.M.	For the People of the Parish
Sat. 12/6	9 A.M.	Jose Mallari	Family
	6P.M.	Charles Ballance	Ron Lenahan
	7:30 PM	Ronald Mulcahy	Bill Cullinone & Family
Sun. 12/7	7:30AM	Carmela A. Bevacqua	Joseph Barcia
	9 AM	Annita D'Amico	Family
	10:30AM	Anthony DeLuise	Wife Delores
	12 PM	Edmund Hannon	Family

Sanctuary Gifts November 30th - December 6th, 2003
Gift	In Memory Of	Requested By
Altar Wine	Odeh Twal	Wife & Children
Altar Bread	Sr. Teresa de Lourdes	Joy
Sanctuary Lamp	Michael Kilgallon
Altar Candles	Carmine DeSomma	Madeline Gerrity

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

Anthony Tuzzo, Margaret Ng, Angelo Polcari, Carol Skinner, Richard Carlson and Jack Salvatore

Vocation reflections

Jesus says that “there will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars when the day of redemption is at hand”. We are told, therefore, to “be vigilant at all times”. If we are vigilant, we will also see the signs that lead us to God’s call, to that place where God wishes us to be. Are you vigilant? Do you see these signs? Do these signs lead you to priesthood or religious life?

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

We must be on guard for the Day which is to come when all will be fulfilled. As we await the coming of Christ, let us love one another, observing his covenant and decrees.

Our Weekly Offering
November 2003
November 22/23	$ 4,934.
Month’s Total	$ 21,259.
Month’s Average	$ 5,314.
Mailed in, thank you	$ 133.

MONTHLY AVERAGE COMPARISONS:
Month	‘02 Monthly Avg.	‘03 Monthly Avg.
October	$5,439.	$5,033.
November	$5,281.	$5,314.

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. 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.

Church Website

A reminder that St. Anne’s Church website is: HTTP://STANNESJC.COM . Log on to view our current parish activities.

Centennial Grand 50/50 Raffle

To Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Anne Church, the Centennial Committee is having a Grand 50/50 Raffle with the opportunity to win up to $50,000 (based on the sale of 1,000 tickets). They are now available for purchase at the rectory and will be available up to the day of the raffle.

· Only 1,000 Tickets Will Be Sold

· One Winner Only!

· Win Up To $50,000!

· Raffle Date: January 11, 2004 at 5 p.m.

· Place: St. Anne’s Auditorium

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Prayer for Lighting the Advent Wreath

Each day at home, the candles are lighted, perhaps before the evening meal—one candle the first week, and then another each succeeding week until December 25^th. The rose candle is usually lighted on the third Sunday of Advent. As the candles are lighted, a prayer may be said.

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: HOPE

First Week

O Emmanuel, Jesus Christ, desire of every nation,

Savior of all peoples, come and dwell among us.

' - Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the Sunday in which we recall the hope we have in Christ. The prophets of Israel all spoke of the coming of Christ, of how a saviour would be born, a king in the line of David. They spoke of how he would rule the world wisely and bless all nations.

' - On Christmas day the Christ of our hope was born. On Good Friday the Christ of our hope died. On Easter day the Christ of our hope rose from the dead. He then ascended into heaven. On the last day, the Christ of our hope will come again to establish his kingdom over all things on earth.

' - As the follower of Christ, we await his return. We light this candle to remember that as he came to us as humbly in the manger at Bethlehem and gave light to the world, so he is coming again in power to deliver his people.

' - We light this candle to remind us to be alert and to watch for His return. Light the Advent candle one,

Now the waiting has begun We have started on our way, time to think of Christmas Day.

Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night.

Candle, candle burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light.

' - LET US PRAY - Loving God, we thank you for the hope you give us. Help us prepare our hearts for the Lord’s coming. Bless our worship. Help us live holy and righteous lives. We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem . Amen.

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: PEACE

Second Week

O King of all nations, Jesus Christ, only joy of every heart,

come and save your people.

'' - Last Sunday we lit the first candle in our Advent Wreath, the candle of hope. We light it again as we remember that Christ will come again to fulfill all of God’s promises to us.

(a person lights the candle of hope)

'' - The second candle of Advent is the Candle of Peace. It is sometimes called the Bethlehem Candle to remind us of the place in which preparations were made to receive and cradle the Christ child.

'' - Peace is a gift that we must be prepared for. God gives us the gift of peace when we turn to him in faith.

'' - The prophet Isaiah calls Christ “the Prince of Peace.” Through John the Baptist and all the other prophets, God asks us to prepare our hearts so that he may come in.

'' - Our hope is in God, and in his son Jesus Christ. Our peace is found in him. We light this candle today to remind us that he brings peace to all who trust in him. Light the Advent Candle Two,

Think of humble shepherds who Filled with wonder at the sight, of the child on Christmas night.

Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night.

Candle, candle burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light.

'' - LET US PRAY - Loving God, thank you for the peace you give us through Jesus. Help us prepare our hearts to receive Him. Bless our worship. Guide us in all that we say and do. We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem . Amen.

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THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: - JOY

Third Week

O Key of David, Jesus Christ, the gates of heaven open at your command,

come and show us the way to salvation.

''' - Last Sunday the candle of peace was lit. We light it and the candle of hope again as we remember that Christ will come again and bring to the world everlasting peace.

(a person lights the candles of hope, and peace.)

''' - The third candle of Advent is the Candle of Joy. It reminds of the joy that Mary felt when the angel Gabriel told he that a special child would be born to her - a child who would save and deliver his people.

''' - God wants us all to have joy. The angel who announced to the shepherds that Jesus had been born told them: “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news of a great joy for all people - for to you is born this day, in the City of David , a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”

''' - We light this candle to remember that Christ brings the promise of a new life - a life in which the blind receive sight, the lame walk, and the prisoners are set free. We light it to remember that He is the bringer of true and everlasting joy. Light the Advent Candle Three,

Think of heavenly harmony Angels blessing, “Peace on Earth”, at the blessed Saviour’s birth.

Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night.

Candle, candle burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light.

''' - LET US PRAY - Loving God, we thank you for the joy you bring us. Help us prepare our hearts for this gift. Bless our worship. Help us to hear and to do your word. We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem . Amen.

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: LOVE

Fourth Week

O Wisdom, holy Word of God, Jesus Christ, all things are in your hands,

come and show us the way to salvation.

'''' - Last Sunday we lit the candle of joy. We light it and the candles of hope and peace again as we remember that Christ will come again and bring us everlasting peace and joy.

(a person lights the candles of hope, peace, and joy)

'''' - The fourth candle of Advent is the Candle of Love. It’s light is meant to remind us of the love that God has for us. Jesus shows us God’s perfect love. He is God’s love in human form. The bible says that “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

'''' - Love is patient, love is kind and envies no one. Love is never boastful or conceited, rude or selfish. Love is not quick to take offense, it keeps no records of wrongs, it does not gloat over other people’s troubles, but rejoices in the right, the good, and the true. There is nothing that love cannot face, there is no limit to its faith, to its hope, to its endurance. Love never ends.

'''' - We light this candle today to remind us of how God’s perfect love is found in Jesus Light the Advent Candle Four,

Think of joy forevermore Christ child in a stable born, gift of love that Christmas morn.

Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night. Candle, candle burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light.

'''' - LET US PRAY Loving God, we thank you for your gift of love - show to us perfectly in Jesus Christ our Lord. Help us prepare our hearts to receive Him. Bless our worship. Help us to hear and do your word. We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem . Amen

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY Is 2:1-5 Ps 122:1-9 Mt 8:5-11

TUES. Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:7-8,12-13,17 Lk 10:21-24

WED. Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-6 Mt 15:29-37

THURS. Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a Mt 7:21,24-27

FRIDAY Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 Mt 9:27-31

SATURDAY Is 30:19-21,23-26 Ps 147:1-6 Mt 9:35-10:1,5a,6-8

NEXT SUNDAY - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Bar 5:1-9 Ps 126:1-6 Phil 1:4-6,8-11 Lk 3:1-6

Church Decorations

Our Church will be beautifully decorated with fresh trees and Poinsettias for the Christmas Season. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one or a friend while also helping to defray the cost of the decorations, please put your donation in your “FLOWER” envelope and deposit it in the Christmas Decoration Depository located in front by the altar.

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Immaculate Conception

On Monday, December 8th, the Mass schedule for the Holy Day of Obligation will be 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

CCD News

· Dec. 7 - Parent Club Meeting PC#3 10 a.m. Teachers’ Meeting PC#3 11:30 a.m.

· Dec. 14 - New Confirmation Parent Meeting 10 a.m. in Library

· Rainbow Program - Mondays 6:45-8 p.m. This is last week to register for

12-week program. If interested, call Sr. Alberta at 201-659-1794.

Annual Gift Giving Tree

Here’s how it works:

· Take a tag from the tree. Purchase the gift listed on the tag and return it during the month of December up to Christmas Eve.

· Return wrapped gift (with tag taped to it) in basket located in church vestibule. Gift will be carried in Offertory Procession and placed under tree.

· This tradition is a wonderful way to share your blessings with those less fortunate. During the Holiday Season, just a little caring goes such a long way to bring a smile to someone’s face.

· Many organizations benefit from this Gift Giving. Some are: St. Anne’s parishioners who are in need, Anthony House, St. Joseph Home For The Blind, Hoboken Shelter for Men and Women, Babyland, Aides Patients, etc.

If you are available to help sort or distribute gifts during the week before Christmas, please contact Sister Alberta at 201-659-1794.

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The Members of the Hudson County Right For Life and the Legion of Mary wish to thank everyone for their contributions given towards Pro-Life in the amount of $906.

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Sew What?

We are in need of ten (10) seamstresses to assist with two Centennial projects. If you can sew and can spare a few hours, please call Judy Waddleton at 201-659-4641.

Recycled Cell Phones Program

The Archdiocese of Newark has extended the ReCellular Program to January 15, 2004. This decision was based on the fact that there is a large turnover on cell phones during the holiday season. So, please remember to turn in your old cell phones/beepers to the recycle box in the church vestibul e.

Candlelight Carol Sing

The 33rd annual Candlelight Carol Sing will be held at the Cathedral Basilica on Thursday, December 18th at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Christmas music sung by the Cathedral Choir and Assembly will be accompanied by the great Cathedral organs and chamber orchestra. Free-will donation. For more information, call 973-484-2400.

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