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May 2012

		1 Centering Prayer 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Centering Prayer in Carnevale Center Library 7:00PM each Tuesday.	2 Bible Study 09:45 AM Bible Study Carnevale Center ELL Classes 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM English Language Learner held in the Lower Level of Carnevale Center at 7:30PM Mondays & Wednesdays.	3 Lectio Divina 08:15 AM Lectio Divina, the ancient monastic practice of listening to the Word of God, listening to the silence and sharing what touches your heart, is held on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in the Prayer Room. Fr. Richard, OFM Circle of Friendship 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM A group of separated & divorced who get together for support and socializing.	4	5 Emmaus Men’s Fellowship 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM Men of the parish are invited to join the EMMAUS Catholic Men’s Fellowship, an informal group which focuses on everyday issues of living from a Christian perspective. There is no fee - just bring your Bible. We meet in the library at the Parish Center from 7:30 - 8:30 AM on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month. Questions? Contact Ken at kweinheimer@verizon.net or Stanley at 973.831.8948.
6	7 Eucharistic Adoration 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Medical Assistance Program 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Medical assistance program ELL Classes 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM English Language Learner held in the Lower Level of Carnevale Center at 7:30PM Mondays & Wednesdays.	8 Secular Franciscans Meeting of Secular Franciscans Carnevale Center St Mary's Active Seniors 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM St. Mary’s Active Seniors is open to all parishioners regardless of their residence. They meet in Downey Hall of the Carnevale Center on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:00 – 3:00PM Centering Prayer 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Centering Prayer in Carnevale Center Library 7:00PM each Tuesday.	9 Bible Study 09:45 AM Bible Study Carnevale Center St Mary's Seniors 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Membership for St. Mary’s Seniors is restricted to residents of Pompton Lakes. The group meets in Downey Hall of the Carnevale Center on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:00 – 3:00 PM ELL Classes 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM English Language Learner held in the Lower Level of Carnevale Center at 7:30PM Mondays & Wednesdays.	10 Lectio Divina 08:15 AM Lectio Divina, the ancient monastic practice of listening to the Word of God, listening to the silence and sharing what touches your heart, is held on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in the Prayer Room. Fr. Richard, OFM K of C Meeting 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM Marian Council 3801 meets at 7:30 pm the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month on the second floor of the Carnevale Center at St. Mary's, 17 Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ. Circle of Friendship 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM A group of separated & divorced who get together for support and socializing.	11	12 Second Saturday Blessings 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM On the second Saturday of each month, we invite you to come together in the Carnevale Center for fellowship and faith. After sharing the Lord’s Supper at the 5:00 PM mass, we invite you to share the gift of hospitality. Wine, cheese and crackers and a non-alcoholic drink will be offered; all are welcome!
13 Blood Pressure Screening 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Free Blood Pressure screening every 2nd Sunday of the month in the Carnevale Center. Offered by St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Ministry.	14 Eucharistic Adoration 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Medical Assistance Program 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Medical assistance program ELL Classes 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM English Language Learner held in the Lower Level of Carnevale Center at 7:30PM Mondays & Wednesdays.	15 Women of Prayer & Spirit 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM Gather the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in our Prayer Room for an evening of sharing, prayer, and reflection. Centering Prayer 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Centering Prayer in Carnevale Center Library 7:00PM each Tuesday.	16 Bible Study 09:45 AM Bible Study Carnevale Center ELL Classes 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM English Language Learner held in the Lower Level of Carnevale Center at 7:30PM Mondays & Wednesdays.	17 Lectio Divina 08:15 AM Lectio Divina, the ancient monastic practice of listening to the Word of God, listening to the silence and sharing what touches your heart, is held on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in the Prayer Room. Fr. Richard, OFM Circle of Friendship 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM A group of separated & divorced who get together for support and socializing.	18 Socrates Cafe 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM We meet every third Friday of the month at 7:30PM in the Carnevale Center for some good old-fashioned, sometimes challenging,conversation. If you have a topic that YOU would like to discuss, bring it with you! All are welcome! For more info, contact Bob Simpson 973.835.2694. Widows Night Out 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM Come together for a relaxing evening of conversation and sharing. Room 203/204 in the Carnevale Center.	19 Emmaus Men’s Fellowship 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM Men of the parish are invited to join the EMMAUS Catholic Men’s Fellowship, an informal group which focuses on everyday issues of living from a Christian perspective. There is no fee - just bring your Bible. We meet in the library at the Parish Center from 7:30 - 8:30 AM on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of each month. Questions? Contact Ken at kweinheimer@verizon.net or Stanley at 973.831.8948.
20	21 Eucharistic Adoration 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration Medical Assistance Program 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Medical assistance program ELL Classes 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM English Language Learner held in the Lower Level of Carnevale Center at 7:30PM Mondays & Wednesdays.	22 Secular Franciscans Meeting of Secular Franciscans Carnevale Center St Mary's Active Seniors 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM St. Mary’s Active Seniors is open to all parishioners regardless of their residence. They meet in Downey Hall of the Carnevale Center on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:00 – 3:00PM Centering Prayer 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Centering Prayer in Carnevale Center Library 7:00PM each Tuesday.	23 Bible Study 09:45 AM Bible Study Carnevale Center St Mary's Seniors 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Membership for St. Mary’s Seniors is restricted to residents of Pompton Lakes. The group meets in Downey Hall of the Carnevale Center on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:00 – 3:00 PM ELL Classes 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM English Language Learner held in the Lower Level of Carnevale Center at 7:30PM Mondays & Wednesdays.	24 Lectio Divina 08:15 AM Lectio Divina, the ancient monastic practice of listening to the Word of God, listening to the silence and sharing what touches your heart, is held on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in the Prayer Room. Fr. Richard, OFM K of C Meeting 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM Marian Council 3801 meets at 7:30 pm the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month on the second floor of the Carnevale Center at St. Mary's, 17 Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ. Circle of Friendship 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM A group of separated & divorced who get together for support and socializing.	25	26
27	28	29 Centering Prayer 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Centering Prayer in Carnevale Center Library 7:00PM each Tuesday.	30 Bible Study 09:45 AM Bible Study Carnevale Center	31 Lectio Divina 08:15 AM Lectio Divina, the ancient monastic practice of listening to the Word of God, listening to the silence and sharing what touches your heart, is held on Thursday mornings at 8:15 in the Prayer Room. Fr. Richard, OFM Circle of Friendship 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM A group of separated & divorced who get together for support and socializing.

Socrates Cafe
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Widows Night Out
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Our Mission

St. Mary's Parish in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
within the diocese of Paterson
is a unique Christian Community
rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan traditions.
Here religious and laity strive to be equal partners in ministry. We seek to live and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We welcome, celebrate and nourish
one another through
outreach, evangelization and
joy-filled worship.

COMMISSIONING OF ST. MARY’S
Class of 2012 Stephen Ministers

Mary Lou Baudoux       Carol A. Johnson
Carmen L. Brady       Diane Ligotti
Robert E. Brady       George Ligotti
Steven J. Colella       Margie Livelli
      John Dworak               Terri C. Praschak
Elaine Gangeri       Alice Quinn
Enrique Hurtado       Clare Russo

Our Vision Statement: Saint Mary’s Stephen Ministry extends Christ-centered care-giving so we may be the
compassionate and healing presence of Christ for others who are facing life’s challenges so they will never feel
alone. We put our faith into action and respond to Jesus’ commandment of “Whatever you did for one of these
least brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” (Matthew 25:40)

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Calling All Angels
Pathways Counseling Center Presents “CALLING ALL ANGELS” A Support Group with Discussion and Information Sharing, Designed for Caretakers of Family who are Elderly, Disabled Veterans, Developmentally Disabled, or Chronically Ill. Every Monday in May at 7:30-8:30 p.m beginning on 5/7/12.