Knights of Columbus Scholarships Paterson
Federation
The
Patterson Federation of the Knights of Columbus annually sponsors
a scholarship program for Catholic students entering into a
Catholic high school. Applicants need not be sons or daughters
of members of the Knights of Columbus. They need only be Catholics.
The partial scholarship is $1000 annually for four years which
will be presented to the Catholic High School in the student’s
name. For an application, you may contact Laurice Bonannella
the Director of Religious Education or Rick Banchansky the Grand
Knight of the Father Joseph A. Cassidy Council 6100 (973) 927-1384.
Applications must be postmarked prior to May 15 th for consideration.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers
Jean Denis and François are neighbors in Coteaux, Haiti.
For years they barely supported their families through subsistence
farming. In 2002, they joined an agricultural cooperative organized
by Catholic Relief Services and began to see change. They received
and planted better seed, diversified their crops, found better
techniques for raising livestock, learned to combat erosion, and
generated surplus crops to take to market. Now their families
no longer face hunger or malnutrition. As Jesus transformed the
life of the blind man, so CRS transforms the lives of rural farmers.
By giving through Operation Rice Bowl and purchasing Fair Trade
products, you support the dignity of workers by
Seating Latecomers at Liturgy
Throughout the past year our hospitality ministers (ushers) began
to request latecomers to hold back from walking into the worship area
at sacred moments of liturgy that include spoken prayer, scripture
readings, song, and homilies. We do this out of respect for all ministers,
members of the assembly, deacons, and priests in that the seating
of latecomers at these sacred moments renders a great distraction
to the minister who proclaims, sings, or preaches, as well as members
of the assembly who seek to pray. Therefore, to avoid these distractions,
hospitality ministers (ushers) wait for the conclusion of the prayer,
reading, song or homily before they guide you to a seat. Although
this may disturb those who arrive late for liturgy, the situation
could be avoided if all who gather for prayer make a little greater
effort to arrive for liturgy at least five minutes early. This permits
both ministers and the assembly a few minutes of quiet time before
the gathering song.
NOTE TO EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS
Eighth grade students applying for Fall 2008 admission to Catholic
High Schools in the Diocese of Paterson may obtain application forms
by contacting either a Catholic high school or Catholic elementary
school, calling 888-921-2667, or visiting www.coopexam.org.
A list of open house dates for high schools is available at www.patersondiocese.org/schooloffice/ or
at the rectory. Please call 973-777-8818, ext. 255, with any questions.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The year 2008 Entertainment Books are available
through the Knights of Columbus. The cost of the book is $25.00.
Copies are available after all masses or can be reserved by calling
Lou Maselli at 908-269-5249.
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Military Bulletin Board
All are welcome to provide photographs of family or friends who
are currently serving in the military. These pictures get placed
on our military bulletin board that is located in the narthex
of the church. Please send pictures to the rectory with the name
of the person, branch of service, rank, and location of service. |
PARISH OFFICE REQUEST
Do you have a new Address? Are you moving?
Are your envelopes getting lost in the mail? We’re
still receiving undeliverable envelopes at the parish office with
postage due. Please take a moment to let us know so we can ensure prompt
delivery! Contact the parish office at 973-691-1561or send your updated
information to secretary@stjudeparish.org
Use of Church Envelopes
If you receive church
envelopes from our envelope company, you receive a record of your
contributions for the year. For safety’s
sake, whenever possible make your contribution by check. Also,
for accuracy in recording the amount of the donation into your record,
please always remember to record the amount of your donation on
the outside of the envelope.
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
Military families, are you getting ready to
deploy? Is your family trying to reconnect after deployment? Worldwide
Marriage Encounter offers tools of communication that have kept many
military marriages strong and happy through out the ups and downs of
military service. Contact your local chaplain or call 1-800-499-6552
for more information.
Attention Seniors
St. Jude Health Ministry in conjunction
with St. Clare's Hospital extends an invitation for a "FREE" mini-stroke
screening to be held in our parish center10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
during a weekday. If there is enough interest in this program
will be scheduled. Please contact Charlotte Rissmiller at 973-252-5293
if you are interested .
Church
Books for Children
In the narthex of
the church there is a wide selection of books for children that
can be used during or before mass if you feel it is beneficial
to your child. However, please do not allow young children to use
the maroon music books located in the pews. Some books have been
discovered to have numerous crayon markings and ripped/folded pages
coming from a lack of care.
Lighting Church Candles
Please be aware that there are candles located throughout the
church to light which is one way we bring our prayer to God. However,
please do not bring in your own candles for placement in the candle
stands or inside the glass containers that hold the candles in that
it is against safety/fire regulations.
Baby Changing Table
A changing table for infants
has been installed into both the ladies and men’s restrooms
that are located in the hallway next to the parish center. Many
people have requested the changing tables due to the amount of infants
that are brought to church and other parish activities.
USING THE HYMNAL BOARD
Two hymnal boards have been placed on
the pillars to the right and left of the sanctuary in church so
that music selections and biblical readings can be found with
a quick glance if an announcement is missed. In using the hymnal
board please be aware of the following; song selection that comes
from the Gather Hymnals is indicated by the number of the song
selection, Biblical readings for liturgy are indicated with an “R” that precedes
the page number of the readings, and music that comes from the supplement
is preceded with an “S” before the number of the selection.
For those who need to follow the order of the mass, it is found
on page 134.
BRINGING UP THE GIFTS
Families, individuals and guests are
always welcome to bring up the gifts during the Offertory Procession
on Sunday liturgy. Anyone wishing to bring honor to God in
this manner should mention it to one of our ushers or ministers
of hospitality in the back of church. They will be happy to
guide in this important part of the liturgy.
SECOND COLLECTION
On the Fourth
Sunday of each month a second collection will be taken at the parish
for the Building and Grounds. This is to maintain the facility
and render necessary improvements that come forth through the usage
of the church complex. Preventive maintenance is a necessity to the
church grounds in that it receives much wear with numerous activities
that are planned at the parish. Ongoing improvements are always
part of keeping the facility in good shape.
RINGING CELL PHONES
It is common
courtesy to shut off cell phones prior to entering church for
liturgies. Keeping a phone on
makes a statement that YOU are
more important than God or your neighbor. This is a
sad statement and a BAD example
for our children. Ringing cell phones become great
distractions to the prayer of ministers and the assembly. Please
observe this courtesy so that a prayerful spirit can be maintained
at all liturgies.
THE QUIET ROOM
Please
be mindful that a “quiet
room” is available for “crying infants” and small
children that you may feel need special attention at mass or bring
distraction to yourself or others in the church. The room in located
on the far right side of the church near the altar server sacristy
and youth ministry office. Recently a sound system was added to the
room so that liturgical prayers/songs could be heard as a person
participates in liturgy. The room is also a perfect location in church
to teach your child about liturgy as services take place. Please
know that priority for people with infants and small children should
be given to this location.
POST ABORTION RETREAT
Rachel’s
Vineyard Retreat is a psychological and spiritual journey of post-abortion
healing. Both women and men are invited to attend.
The retreat is offered a number of times throughout the year by the
Respect Life Offices of the New Jersey dioceses. All inquiries are
confidential. Interested individuals may call 973-777-8818, ext 264
for further information concerning dates and locations. Also see
information
at www.rachelsvineyard.org.
