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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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Bible Study
09:45 AM
Bible Study
09:45 AM
Bible Study Carnevale Center
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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.  

The Little Sisters of Poor from St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly in Totowa will be visiting our parish on Saturday and Sunday June 1st and 2nd, 2013. The Little Sisters of the Poor operate 193 Homes throughout the world providing loving care to the elderly poor and have served the aged in New Jersey since 1879.
Please be as generous as your means allow.

Thank you for your support
Sister Grace l.s.p.
St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly
Little Sisters of the Poor
140 Shepherd Lane
Totowa, New Jersey 07512
Office: (973) 942-0300
"Serving the Elderly with Love and Respect"
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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
Trinity Sunday speaks to us of community, a relationship rich in trust and love. Stephen Ministers reach out in Christian love to those who are burdened and feeling emotional, spiritual and/or physical pain. Share your heartaches and journey to a joy-filled place in the community.

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Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry
Trinity Sunday speaks to us of community, a relationship rich in trust and love. Stephen Ministers reach out in Christian love to those who are burdened and feeling emotional, spiritual and/or physical pain. Share your heartaches and journey to a joy-filled place in the community.

Bear one another’s burdens and this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. –Galatians 6:2

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.

 
The Women’s Rights Team
Update from the Women’s Rights Team

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The Women’s Rights Team
Update from the Women’s Rights Team

Update from the Women’s Rights Team 
The Women’s rights Team applauds Governor Christie for signing tough anti-trafficking legislation in New Jersey.
To learn more about the Human Trafficking, Prevention, Protection and Treatment Act, go to the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking website NJHUMANTRAFFICKING.ORG. 
St. Mary’s Parish is a member of the Coalition and is represented at Coalition meetings and activities by the Women’s Rights Team.
Anyone who is interested in joining in the WRT’s efforts against trafficking can contact us at WOMENSRIGHTSTEAM@GMAIL.COM. Our next meeting is on Monday, June 10 at 7:30 pm in the Carnevale Center.


 
Take a Hike! Take a Hike!
Enjoy the Catskills with familiar and new friends! Who: Young Adults [Adults 21 years and older]

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Take a Hike! Take a Hike!
Enjoy the Catskills with familiar and new friends! Who: Young Adults [Adults 21 years and older]

Hike 1: Sunday, June 9th
Ramapo Mountain State Forest, Bergen and Passaic Counties, NJ
Hike Castle Point Trail Loop with an outdoor Mass with Fr. Larry along the way. Lunch en route; pack own lunch and water. Easy to moderate hike of 3-4 miles.
Meet at St. Mary's parking lot at 12 p.m. where we'll coordinate carpooling for the drive to the park.

Hike 2: Saturday, June 22nd
Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New Paltz, NY
Hike the Gertrude Nose Trail Loop with an outdoor Mass with Fr. Larry along the way. Lunch en route; pack own lunch water.
Moderate to strenuous hike of 8 miles. Meet at St. Mary’s parking lot at 8:45 a.m. for departure at 9:00 a.m. We’ll coordinate carpooling for the 1.5 hours drive to the park.

Dogs:
Socially and hiking experienced dogs welcomed. Parks require dogs have rabies tag and be leashed.
Chris Awad at chrisawad@optonline.net / 201.847.2287
Peg Buck at mmbuck@gmail.com / 973.267.8290
Russell Del'Re at russelldelre@gmail.com
 
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
 
St Mary's School Clothing Drive St Mary's School Clothing Drive
St. Mary’s School Presents Our Semi-Annual Clothing Drive Fundraiser

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St Mary's School Clothing Drive St Mary's School Clothing Drive
St. Mary’s School Presents Our Semi-Annual Clothing Drive Fundraiser

Dates: Saturday June 1st , 2013
Sunday June 2nd , 2013
Times: Saturday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
Place: St. Mary’s Parking Lot
Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ
Items may include: Separate donations into the categories below.
Useable and Wearable Clothing (men’s, women’s & children’s)
Shoes and Accessories (handbags, belts, scarves, ties, hats, briefcases etc.) Soft Household Items (bedding, curtains, tablecloths, towels, etc.)
Clean, gently used stuffed animals. Hard Toys, Cars, Trucks, Dolls,
Action Figures. All toys MUST fit in a 24”x24”x21” box or smaller.

Bicycles of any size
PLEASE PLACE ALL YOUR ITEMS IN BLACK PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON BOTH DATES IF AVAILABLE PLEASE CALL
Diana Sincaglia 973 600 3008
 
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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