Dear Friends, My friend, Fr. Matt Conva has a niece, Cynthia, who married into a wealthy family. Her husband, Richard and his 10 brothers and sisters, have set up a school in Tanzania. They fund it and at various times of the year different family members visit the school to see how the students are doing. Cynthia and Richard have invited two of the female students to their home near Denver each summer and the girls have become part of their family. As I listened to Matt tell me different stories about this part of his family, I couldn’t help but think of the gift that these folks are to the students in that area of Tanzania. But, the children they are helping have also given to these Americans a gift, the gift of the opportunity to open their hearts to help those that need an education. This to me is what Christ has revealed about human life: God encounters us in and through the human situations we share with each other. As the Communion ritual at Mass reminds us, it’s in that human encounter between two people that Christ offers himself. This is a revelation of what is true in every encounter we have. He gives himself so that we can be a gift to one another. This isn’t just true in the kind of goodness my friend’s family experiences. It’s true in every exchange of goodness in any of our lives. It’s simply the gospel: God isn’t distant. He’s in the midst of life. Every exchange we have with another is a gift in which Christ seeks to open our hearts in goodness to each other. Our lives are filled with such gifts. St. Paul once said it well: “All is grace.”

We have gotten so used to thinking that we have to be in control of the situations in which we live that we miss what’s staring at us face to face. These situations aren’t for us to get what we want. They’re God-given opportunities for us to give and to receive in ways that help us to be there for one another. It’s in recognizing the reciprocal nature of any encounter that we can see how concretely God encounters us. And it’s in recognizing this that we can begin to see how the love of God fills our lives before we even have a chance to ask for it. It’s this prayerful awareness that must happen if we are to deepen our experience of being Christian. This is how genuine stewardship begins. It doesn’t start with us asking ourselves “what can I do?” It begins with reflecting on what God has done for us. That awareness begins when we realize that we’d be nowhere without the people in our lives. That recognition that brings us to our knees before the face of God in true gratitude because their gift is his gift. So let’s take the next few weeks to do this together. Let’s prayerfully ask the Lord to help us become more aware of how his daily presence, through our encounters with each other, brings us the opportunities for mercy, healing, care, joy, forgiveness, and challenge. Let’s allow that realization to deepen so that genuine gratitude becomes the hallmark of our lives.

Love,

Fr. Joe

Worship… Called and formed by the Word of God, we

worship our Lord primarily in the Mass. The Eucharist is the

center of our Christian life. It grounds everything else we do,

from prayer to our daily tasks to our ministries. If you have any

comments, please feel free to contact any of the following

Pastoral Council Representatives: Fr. Colin Kay, Deacon

Rich McGarry and Michael Kohler.

Pray for the recovery of: Janet Blumka, Anthony Esposito, Howard Schneider, Marissa Anderson, Helen Masefield, Timothy Dolan, Marie Kazazian, Rowen Ru, Hannah Dougan, Marie Ciezobka, Marianne Cummins, Charles Cummins, Alexa Kazazian, Meghan Curley, Romeo Malungcot, Angelina Perez, Gregg Cobb, Kathy Nahra, Joe Hackett, George Ryerson, Baby Joseph Mount, Sean O’Malley, Dave Gondres, Mark Reeves, Dr. Kevin Jeffrey McCarthy, Tommy Maher, Betty Young, Gabrielle Paradiso, Baby Charles Michael Tansey, Marianne Wilde, Lois Dekker, Adele Lombardo, Mary Golabek, Amy Dong, Joy Leonard, Mark Reeves, Mercedes Cepeda, Joey Bulger, Tom Pagano, Catherine Kurnath, John Coons, Thomas Paulhus, Mary McCarthy, Nellie Salazar, Ann Garripoli Petrie, Jennifer Crespo, Jimmy O’Hanlon, Patricia Sisti, Albert Gravel, Margaret Hoether, David Guerra, Jessica Pavoni, Debbie Carlotti, Jake Rudd, John Bohlig, Michael Reyes, Frank Morano, Sr., Bill Keegan, Richard Kennelley, Veronica Reichert, Robert O’Byrne, Julia Fedorchik, Jillda DiNardo, Marie Brancato, Helen Konarski, Mary Ludlow, Jason & Justin Leider, Dianna Miranda, Brandon Higgens, Ann Millstein, Carol Gravel, Wendy Gratale, Richie Policastro, Jackie Manning, Stanislaw Tecza, Louis Frances, Jarret Adamo, Matthew McGovern, Sarah Valenti, Stan Tomon, Violeta Arva, Ken Macagna, Todd Hodge, Emily Rao, John Rao, Carol Verbovsky, Kenneth Bodzak, Janice Ward, Anne Llewellyn, Les Wolf, Gary Beal, Diana Lambouras, Thomas Brown, Nicole Schepps and John Falcone.

†Pray for the happy repose of † Nancy Petriello

The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in loving memory of Livia Bijelonic as requested by Barbara Puente.

The Altar Candles will burn this week in in loving memory of the Lynch-Connor Family as requested by the Massone Family.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in in loving memory of Andrew Rau as requested by the Bosch Family.

Monday, August 7th

7:30 – Gregory Morris - Ron

Tuesday, August 8th

8:45 – Leon Surgent – The Williams Family

Wednesday, August 9th

7:30 – Dan Nguyen – Wife & Children Mark Sargenti - Vanessa

Thursday, August 10th

8:45 - Mary Kinmond – Beverly Sister Elizabeth Ann Galvin – Dalton Family

Friday, August 11th

7:30 - Jean Calabrase – Kitty Fowler John Macko – The John Macko Foundation Patty Poepper – Sharon Makoe & Stack Family

Saturday, August 12th

8:45 - Edward Bender – Wife, Barbara John, Winifred, Kelly & Norah Delaney - The O’Connor Family Luis A. Perez – Jeanette Gonzalez 5:15 - Patrick Burke – Family Stella & John Manzo – Anna & Ed Bastinck Marie & Louis Disco – Joy Mr. & Mrs. Manzo – Anna & Ed

Sunday, August 13th

7:30 – Robert & Dorothy Robertson – Family Katheryn Mason – Gary Molenaar Antoinette Cosimano – Liz & John Soriano Helen Politti – Fran & Tom Gierut 9:30 – Frances & Stephen Rosty – Rosty Family Santina Randazzo – Sister Ann DiGiamo – The Happy Seniors James Breheny – Rose & Dave Mead 11:30- Jennifer Jimenez (Living) – Family Carmela Pachella – Carol Nocker Hubert Malmendier – Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Takach Patrice Foster – Villegas Family

PLEASE NOTE…NO 6:00 PM SUNDAY MASS

DURING JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER.

Eucharist Adoration Friday, August 11th

12 pm – 6 pm

Concluding with Benediction at 6:00 pm.

Please volunteer to pray one hour before our Lord.

Sign-up sheet in the church vestibule.

Let us pray for those in our armed forces especially

for: 1st Lt. Markus Landers, USMC; Cpl Bobby

Cimmino, USMC; PFC Richard Marchese, US Army;

Pvt. John Pagios, US Army; Pvt. Kristoffer Burger, US

Army; SPCE4 Kyle Milnes, US Army; PO 2nd

Cl Jimmy

Guerra, US Navy, PO 1st Cl Nicholas J. Vanni, US

Navy; Major Gregory Sugalski, US Army; MM2

Nicholas J. Magarelli, USN, Master Sgt. Michael

VanPamel, USAF; Sgt. Michael Bourke, US Army; PFC

Lindsay Newarski, US Army; Staff Sgt.. Matthew Bauer,

USAF; Brandon Motto, USMC; Lt. Marc Sabatino,

USN; LCPL Storm Odom, USMC; Airman Michael

Diffin, USAF; CPL Justin Scales, USMC; LCPL

Dominick Rizzo, USMC; PFC Jonathan C. Sulinski,

Warrant Officer Alan Harty, US Army; Sgt. Bert J.

Frullo, US Army; LCPL. Harrison James Bruining,

USMC; LCPL Steven D’Argenio, USMC; Capt. Kip

Rainey; SP4 Monica Saucier, US Army; Spec. 4 Brian

Tarantino, US Army; PO 1st Cl. Mike Tarantino, USN;

Lt. Col. Marshall Denney; Lance Corp. Marshall

Denney IV; Col. Patrick Frank; Capt. Daniel Curtin,

US Army; Staff Sgt. Joseph Sullivan, USMC; A1C

Richard Baldassari, USAF; Capt. Donald Pump,

USMC; and all those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

How to Report Abuse – The Archdiocese takes very

seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by

members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the

Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of

an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so

that we may take appropriate action to protect others and

provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals

who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct

may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child

and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256.

ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION If you know

someone who is considering having an abortion, here is

a number they might call that could be of help to them to

consider an alternative to this practice. The number is

1-800-395-HELP (4357).

2017 INTENTIONS AVAILABLE

There are still 2017 intentions available for the Bread &

Wine, Altar Candles and Sanctuary Lamp. Please visit

the Church Office to request the Bread & Wine, Altar

Candles or Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one or

in thanksgiving. Weekly intentions are $15.00 each.

For the month of August, Pope Francis asks us to pray especially ...that artists of our time may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

REFLECTION Why So Many Souls

-Meister Eckhart

When were you last really happy? Let that experience ferment,

bring it to mind once in a while.

Surely in the genesis of that past moment, when you danced,

you would not have wanted a constable to have knocked

on your door,

or have said, “You just entered a restricted ground.”

Why are there so many stars and souls, with no end in sight for

them?

Because nothing can interrupt God when He is having

fun, creating!

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS The Transfiguration of the Lord “And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as

light.” (Matthew 17:2)

Just as the moon reflects the light of the sun, we should reflect Christ’s light to the world. When we receive the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus, we are called to be supernatural to reflect His love, mercy and forgiveness to others. When we are grateful for all that God has given us, generosity flows through us because we are made in God’s image.

MORNING MASS SCHEDULE

through Sept. 5th

Monday-Wednesday & Friday

Morning Mass at 7:30 am.

Tuesday & Thursday

Morning Mass at 8:45 am.

There will be Communion Services at 8:45 am on Monday,

Wednesday and Friday and also at 7:30 am on Tuesday

and Thursday.

As always there will be an 8:45 am Mass on Saturday.

A Word from Pope Francis: Christ’s followers are not individuals

caught up in a privatized spirituality, but persons

in community, devoting themselves to others.

Word… St. Anne’s is a family of faith formed by the Word of God, especially as this is expressed in the person of Christ, in the

Scriptures, and in the Tradition of the Church. As we hear this word and take it more and more deeply into our lives, we become ever

more truly the People of God. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact any of the following Pastoral Council

Representatives: Donna Stickna, Melissa Rovetto-Ruffner & Marianne Cummins .

SAINT ANNE SCHOOL NEWS

The school office is closed until mid August. However, families who are interested in registering their child for September can leave a message at 201-796-3353 and an appointment will be made for you. We are currently accepting registration applications for preschool as well as for grades kindergarten through grade seven for the 2017-2018 school year. Information about tuition and fees as well as other information can be found by visiting our web site at www.stannenj.com. Follow us …. @StAnneFairLawn

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

FALLFAITH REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Any forms received as of August 1ST

will not be processed

until September.

Emails and texts (via Flocknote) will go out within the next few weeks.

Be sure to read them for important info,such as 1st day of class!

Service… Impelled by the Spirit of Jesus, St. Anne’s strives to reach out to others. In works on behalf of justice, charity, and human development,

we seek to imitate Jesus in bringing glad tidings to the poor, liberty to the oppressed and captives, and healing to the blind and the sick.

If you have any comments, please feel free to contact Fr. Joe or Fr. Colin.

FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN CONCERNS

ITEMS MOST NEEDED: JELLY, CANNED FRUIT, TUNA, CEREAL, FACIAL SOAP & COOKIES

Also needed: small bags of rice, spaghetti sauce, mixed vegetables, peas, canned potatoes, household cleaning products,

laundry detergent, dish detergent, feminine products, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes.

We are also asking for school supply donations which will be handed out to our client’s children.

Pens, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, rulers, spiral notebooks and backpacks are needed. Look for sales in supermarkets and

also office supply stores.

Please do not drop clothes, books, baby items, house hold items off at the rectory without checking with Michelle at

ext. 217 first.

ST. CAJETAN MINISTRY NETWORK for the Unemployed & Under-employed

We meet every two weeks as follows: St. Catharine’s Ministry Center - next meeting: Thursday, August 17th . Next meeting at St. Anne’s Rectory is Saturday, August 19th - from 10am - 12 noon. If you think you may be interested please contact Ed Grzesiak 201-321-5144, John Lederer 201-286-9354, Lou Cuomo 201-657-3838, Eamon Jennings, 917-841-2558, Steve Zmuda 201-819-9026, Jim Trousdale 917-363-9977 or Joe Bonis 201-390-7169. You can also email us at stcajetan@stannefairlawnnj.org

They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Unable to get near Jesus

because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through,

they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he said

to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:3-5

IDENTIFYING the WOUND: CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Catholic Relief Services, which serves children with HIV in Nairobi, Kenya, realized that a number of

children with special needs were being overlooked. They did not socialize with other children; their personal

and physical development was hampered, and health services were limited. Often, their births were not

registered.

BINDING the WOUND: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/crs-and-special-olympics-team-up-to-help-kenyas-forgotten-children-89616/ In 2013 CRS found out that Special Olympics had begun to work in the same part of the city and identified a number of

children in the same age group that they were serving. Special Olympics runs activities which help the children build

their motor skills and follow directions, then they play with other children from the neighborhood who do not have

disabilities. A physical therapy session was recently added because many children and their caregivers could not access

physical therapy within their neighborhoods. Parents receive positive parenting education, which helps coach parents

on how to relate to their special needs child, and support the child’s growth and development. In addition, community

health workers and social workers also provide home visits to reinforce education on positive parenting, nutrition, and

hygiene. The social worker checks on the family’s wellbeing and helps with tasks such as acquiring a birth certificate.

CRS project manager Bill Ouko said the community has responded positively to the centers, which have increased

participation and support for children with intellectual disabilities. “Children who were previously locked away, end up

opening up and learning to socialize and play with others.”

Ouko stressed the importance education has in making a difference for children with intellectual disabilities: “The

community needs it in order to stop the stigma and act as a support structure.”

Community… Formed by the Word and by the Eucharist, St. Anne’s builds

community in the ways that we live and work and celebrate

together. In these ways, we experience the living presence of

Christ. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact

any of the following Pastoral Council Representatives:

Junie Fuertes, Laurie Hessman, Joe Murray, Joan Piela,

Stephanie Kedersha, Joe Barone and Terence Curley

EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Sunday, August 6th Monday, August 7th Summer Music Theatre Workshop - CH AA – 7:30 PM - LCR Tuesday, August 8th Early Morning Men’s Group – 6:00 am – FC Summer Music Theatre Workshop - CH Wednesday, August 9th Summer Music Theatre Workshop - CH Thursday, August 10th Friday, August 11th Eucharist Adoration – 12:00 – 6:00 pm - C Saturday, August 12th AA – 7:30 – 8:30 PM – CAF

Saint Anne’s Annual

Featuring

Rides & Games by:

Campy’s Blue Star Amusements

www.campys.com Hold the Dates!!

September 15th, 16th & 17th

Saint Anne's Seniors Meeting on August 14 The next meeting of the Saint Anne's Seniors will be August 14

th at 1 pm in the Church Hall. A Day at the

Races is planned so get your betting hats on and be ready for Seattle Stew or Rosie Red to win, place or show. Betting starts at 1:15 pm (after the coffee and cake). Our August 28

th meeting will be our Hot Dog Lunch

including sauerkraut, baked beans, coffee and cake. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Saint Anne's Seniors or would like to attend one of our meetings, please call Lucy at 201-791-3440

BACK TO OUR ROOTS WILL NOT BE MEETING AGAIN

UNTIL SEPTEMBER.

~ Don’t miss out on this Special~

Women’s Cornerstone Summer Book Chat in the Church Hall

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 7:30 pm

Mercy in the City by Kerry Weber Special Treat – the Author Kerry Weber will be in attendance!!

All are welcome to come and “chat” about this wonderful book!

SUMMER TRAVEL If you are traveling and wondering where the nearest Catholic Church is, log onto www.masstimes.org. It is a great resource for traveling Catholics. BUT, please don’t forget your envelope for St. Anne’s!

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You have a chance to win up to $12,500 in Saint Anne’s Sixth Annual MegaMoney 50/50 Raffle! We will sell up to a maximum of 500 tickets, each priced at $100 per ticket.

If all 500 tickets are sold, three lucky prize winners will split $25,000:

1st Prize: 50% of Winners’ Share 2nd Prize: 30% of Winners’ Share 3rd Prize: 20% of Winners’ Share

Drawing will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. at Saint Anne Street Faire. To purchase your tickets, please complete this form and return it with your payment (checks payable to Saint Anne Church) to the parish rectory during regular business hours. We will then mail your portion to you. Good luck!

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ST. ANNE PARISH 2017 STREET FAIRE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Every parishioner is asked to serve 1 shift during the 3-day Street Faire.

Adult volunteers must be 18 years old; volunteers ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult

(parent/guardian).

If you would like to volunteer for a 2nd shift— or if another (adult) family member would also like to volunteer, please indicate this.

You may be assigned to run a booth or a game, or to help at a food stand.

Profit from the Street Faire goes to the upkeep of our much-used parish facilities.

Your participation will benefit the entire parish.

PLEASE P R I N T CLEARLY!

___________________________________ ______________________________/_________ Adult volunteer (indicate if parent/guardian) minor’s name/age

___________________________________________________ ________________________ Email address phone (cell# is suggested)

____________________________________________________________________________ Additional volunteer(s) name(s), email, & phone

____________________________________________________________________________ Additional volunteer(s) name(s), email, & phone

Which day can you volunteer? (indicate 1st & 2nd choice): ___ Friday , Sept. 15th – Evening Only ___ Saturday, Sept. 16th - ___ Afternoon ___ Evening ___ Sunday, Sept. 17th - ___ Afternoon ___

Each shift is 2-3 hours

Are you available for set-up (Friday) and/or clean-up (Sunday night)?

___ set-up ___ clean-up ___ both

All volunteer jobs will be explained at a mandatory volunteer meeting either Wed., Aug. 30th @ 7 pm or Sat., Sept. 9th @ 10 am

(Volunteer only needs to attend one meeting!)

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE RECTORY OR DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET!!!