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Bible Study
09:45 AM
Bible Study Carnevale Center
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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.
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Eucharistic Adoration
08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Medical Assistance Program
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Medical assistance program
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Bible Study
09:45 AM
Bible Study Carnevale Center
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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.
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Eucharistic Adoration
08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Medical Assistance Program
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Medical assistance program
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Bible Study
09:45 AM
Bible Study Carnevale Center
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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.
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Free Blood Pressure Screening
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Offered by St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Ministry Sunday, in the Carnevale Center. Please come in to take advantage of this program. Questions? Please call Rita Kelly at 973.696.5960
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Eucharistic Adoration
08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Medical Assistance Program
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Medical assistance program
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Bible Study
09:45 AM
Bible Study Carnevale Center
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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.
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Eucharistic Adoration
08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
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Bible Study
09:45 AM
Bible Study Carnevale Center
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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.
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Free Blood Pressure Screening
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free Blood Pressure Screening
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Offered by St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Ministry Sunday, in the Carnevale Center. Please come in to take advantage of this program. Questions? Please call Rita Kelly at 973.696.5960
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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.  

Our Lady of Fatima Comes to Us 

On Monday, May 20, St. Mary’s will be hosting the statue of Our Lady of Fatima 

between 7:00 - 9:30 PM; the statue will be escorted by the Knights of Columbus.

Please join us as we celebrate mass in honor of
Our Lady of Fatima at 7:00 PM,
followed by a talk on Fatima and the recitation of the Rosary.
All First Communion children are invited to wear their First Communion outfits.
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NEWS & UPDATES
Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
This year, the feast of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ will be celebrated on the weekend of June 1/2. This offers us the occasion to celebrate our belief in the Real Presence of the Lord in the Eucharist.

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Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
This year, the feast of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ will be celebrated on the weekend of June 1/2. This offers us the occasion to celebrate our belief in the Real Presence of the Lord in the Eucharist.

The feast traditionally has been a time for parish processions and
adoration. At the conclusion of the 12:00 noon mass, we will bless the assembly with the Eucharist in a monstrance and then go in procession, carrying the Blessed Sacrament, to the Memorial Garden (or the Prayer Room if it’s bad weather). The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the monstrance until the 5:00 PM Mass. This will be a wonderful opportunity to spend some quiet time in prayer and reflection. We will conclude with a procession to church for 5:00 PM Sunday mass.
All are welcome to be part of either procession and then spend a few minutes or an hour in prayer. The prayer during the time between the two masses will be private and quiet, but perhaps we might all remember young people of the parish discerning life decisions.
The day is also a time to celebrate the Eucharist as the center of our Catholic faith. Each time we gather as a faith community, each of us takes part in the Liturgy.
The liturgical ministers (music makers, readers, servers, communion ministers, ushers) are all certainly visible with their special ministry. Those who clean or decorate the church, those who wash and iron the linens, may not be
visible but they, too, are essential.
~INVITATION~
On this feast of the Blessed Sacrament, we invite all our liturgical ministers for a “pot-luck” dinner. Bring your
favorite dish and we will share together whatever is provided. The Parish will provide some wine, beer and soft drinks.
We will gather in Downey Hall at 6:00 PM and begin our meal at 6:30 PM. This gathering is simply a time to share with one another in a relaxed atmosphere. The Lord says, “Come, eat of my bread, drink of my wine. Come to the feast I have prepared for you.”
If you’re planning to attend, please call Georgina at 973.696-9582, Dorothy at 973.610.5578 or Norbert at 973.633.9019.
 
Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry
Let us all celebrate the Blessing and Commissioning of our eight new Stephen Ministers (See today’s Bulletin Cover)

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Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry
Let us all celebrate the Blessing and Commissioning of our eight new Stephen Ministers (See today’s Bulletin Cover)

These women and men of our Parish have successfully completed over 50 hours of specialized Christian Caregiving training in over seven months.


In your prayers, please lift them up and ask that God bless them, and all our Stephen Ministers, in bringing hope, healing and God’s love to those they serve.
Christ Caring for People Through People

BEVERLY DELLEART
Director of Stephen Ministry, Certified Spiritual Director
973-835-0374, Ext. 113
Beverly@stmarys-pompton.org

 

 

 

                          

 Your inquiry will always be attended to and handled confidentially. This ministry is provided on a no-fee basis for our community.

 
Summertime means CAMPTIME at St Bonaventure Summertime means CAMPTIME at St Bonaventure
Do you know a teen who’s a budding biologist, artist or astronaut? This summer, St. Bonaventure will host eight weeklong academic camps for students ages 13 to 16. Camps run Sunday to Saturday and start either July 21 or July 28.

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Summertime means CAMPTIME at St Bonaventure Summertime means CAMPTIME at St Bonaventure
Do you know a teen who’s a budding biologist, artist or astronaut? This summer, St. Bonaventure will host eight weeklong academic camps for students ages 13 to 16. Camps run Sunday to Saturday and start either July 21 or July 28.

Students will be able to meet new friends and explore their interests at the following camps: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics); Arts; Mission to the Red Planet; German Culture, Language and Arts; Computer Animation and Narrative Writing; Community Leadership; Holistic Health; and Field Biology.

We have the teens’ down-time booked, too! When students are not in class, they’ll have a chance to get together with other campers for evening activities such as field games, movie night and a bonfire. 
Camps run Sunday to Saturday and start either July 21 or July 28.
We would love to introduce SBU to your teen. More information about these extraordinary summer activities and camp registration are available online or by contacting Larry Sorokes at lsorokes@sbu.edu or (716) 375-2304.
For an overview of each camp, specific dates and costs, visit www.sbu.edu/summercamps
 
True Love Waits True Love Waits
True Love Waits 5 Sessions* Sunday, June 23rd-Thursday June 27th, 2013 4:00 to 6:00 pm Hosted by: Immaculate Conception Church Madonna Hall (Below Church Entrance on Munn Street) 30 N. Fullerton Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

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True Love Waits True Love Waits
True Love Waits 5 Sessions* Sunday, June 23rd-Thursday June 27th, 2013 4:00 to 6:00 pm Hosted by: Immaculate Conception Church Madonna Hall (Below Church Entrance on Munn Street) 30 N. Fullerton Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

Information Meeting for Parents on Sunday, June 9th from 11:00 AM to 11:55 PM

Registration Fee: $30 per person.

 (Includes light refreshments and sterling silver purity ring for those that make purity commitment.)

* Note: Program ends with Mass at 5:30 PM on Thursday, June 27th which will include a purity  commitment ceremony. Parents are encouraged to attend this Mass and commitment ceremony.
Subjects include: Achieving life goals; What the Church teaches about love, marriage and sex;  Consequences of premarital sex; Setting standards & resisting peer pressure
We are also seeking high school students to serve as volunteers. Please call to learn more.
For more info. call Julissa at 973-744-5650 x-121.
For more information on the program or to register online visit http://www.lifeneteducation.org
 
FREE Blood Pressure Screening
Health & Wellness Ministry
Health & Wellness Ministry

Free Blood Pressure Screening
Offered by St. Mary’s Health & Wellness Ministry this Sunday, May 19, 9:30 AM - 12:00 noon in the Carnevale Center. Please come in to take advantage of this program. Questions? Please call Rita Kelly at 973.696.5960.

Change in Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass Change
Saturday Vigil Mass Change
A reminder that the 9:00 PM Saturday Vigil Mass will move to 7:00 PM beginning Saturday, June 1.
Additional Ministers Needed
Funeral Servers Ministry
Funeral Servers Ministry
Funeral Servers assist at funerals here at St. Mary’s by setting up the altar, welcoming people attending the funeral, giving Communion and do the readings if no one from the family chooses to do that.
Ministers are assigned to a different day during the week (Monday - Saturday); instruction will be given prior to
beginning this ministry.
If you are a Eucharistic Minister or Lector and are interested and available to be a part of this special ministry, please call the Parish Office and leave your name and phone number and the day you are available; you will be contacted. 
Thank you.
R.C.I.A
R.C.I.A
R.C.I.A
Are you searching for a Church to call your own? Do you know any adults who are might be interested in joining our Franciscan community?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults are formally received into the Roman Catholic Church. RCIA is a journey of faith where adults are introduced to the Church and is the process by which those who were never baptized, or were baptized in another Christian tradition or those who were baptized as Catholics and never received Confirmation or Eucharist to complete their Sacraments of Initiation.
RCIA Inquiry sessions are ongoing; for more information, please contact Steve Kass at 973.879.3102 or

2013 Parish Trips
2013 Parish Trips
2013 Parish Trips

 

 

 

 

 

CRUISE
“Be pampered more then you imagined on a
Celebrity Cruise in Alaska!”

7-Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier Cruise - Round-trip from Vancouver - Travel Dates June 16-23, 2013. Prices as low as $2,349.00 pp/dbl. Includes airfare from Newark, NJ.

 

 

 

 

LAND TOUR
“Enjoy a memorable travel experience with Collette
Vacations as you embark on a ‘Rockies Rail Highlights’ tour”

Travel Dates October 6-13, 2013. Price $3,399.00 pp/dbl.
Includes airfare from Newark, NJ.


 

Fatima, Lourdes & Spain Pilgrimage
Hosted by Fr. Gonzalo de Jesus Torres-Acosta, OFM
Visit Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca, Avila, Madrid and Lourdes to see some of the most sacred shrines and places of prayer in Europe!

Travel Dates: November 5 - 15, 2013. Price $2999 pp/dbl. Includes airfare from Newark, NJ

 

Contact Information:
Betty, Cardinal Tours
270A Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Tel: 973 835 0177
Email: cardinaltourssllc@hotmail.com

Shawl Ministry
Prayers Shawls Available
Prayers Shawls Available

Anyone interested in a prayer
shawl for a special need [to celebrate special,joyous occasions,
to console those in need, to give hope or to comfort],
please contact the Parish Office at 973.835.0374.

Rosary and Adoration
Rosary and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Rosary and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Please join us for the Rosary and Adoration
of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Mondays
at 5:00 PM in the Prayer Room. Adoration is
from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM

Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina

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.

Second Saturday Blessings
Second Saturday Blessings
Second Saturday Blessings

Join us in the Carnevale Center, for fellowship, faith and the
gift of hospitality after the 5:00 PM mass on the second
Saturday of each month. Wine, cheese and crackers and
a non-alcoholic drink will be offered.
All are welcome!

Tree of Life
Tree of Life
Tree of Life

A sculpture of our Parish Tree of Memories is in the church vestibule. The tree affords a special and
permanent remembrance of those who have shared God’s love with us and with our community.
You may wish to remember a loved one, a friend or a
special event in your life. A leaf for the tree will be
engraved for a $500 gift. For more information, please stop by the Parish Office.

Faith Direct
Faith Direct
Faith Direct

To enroll in FaithDirect either go to www.faithdirect.com or call 866.507.8757. St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23. Thank you for your support!

Memorial Garden Paver Stones
Memorial Garden Paver Stones
Memorial Garden Paver Stones

Memorial Garden Paver Stones
Forms are available at the Parish Office if you wish to donate a paver stone in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion.

17 Pompton Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
973-835-0374 

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