Mass Schedule

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil - 4:00pm

Sunday: 7:30am - 9:00am - 10:30am - 12:00noon

Daily Mass: Monday - Friday: 7:00am & 7:00pm; Sat. 9:00am

Reconciliation: Saturday at 9:30am and 3:00pm

Parish Office hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm

School: 908-725-7787 • w w w . s t a n n p a r i s h . c o m

F o l l o w S t . A n n Y o u t h M i n i s t r y o n

PASTOR - Rev. Msgr. M. J. Corona, PA, KCHS

Parochial Vicar - Rev. James E. De Fillipps

Permanent Deacons - J. Pacifico / C. Paulus

Weekend Clergy - Rev. Msgr. James Cafone

Parish Trustees - Martin Carrara / Lori Albanese

Superior / Pastoral Assoc - Sr D. Toscano, MPF

School Principal - Sr. Mary Klersey, MPF

Altar Servers - Rev. James E. De Fillipps

Atlantic City Bus Trip - Marge Corona

Baby Gift Drive - Maddy Swartz

Baptism PREP - Deacon Conrad Paulus

Bereavement - Dorothy Pacifico

Bingo - D. McNulty / J. Szeman / T. Miller

Blood Drive - Theresa Mayewski

Card Connections - Christine Esposito

Columbiettes - Mia Sena

Cub Scouts - Susan Baker

C.Y.M. Basketball - Tom Ellis

Eucharistic Ministers - James Fidacaro

Finance Committee - James Wilson

Food Drive - Carol Rittman

Golden Age - Marge Corona

Holy Name Society - Ken Swartz

Knights of Columbus - John Carlone

Liturgy Prep Committee - Cathy Stevens

Lunch Bunch - Marge Corona

Marriage Prep - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brown

Music Ministry - Carolyn Thomas

Natural Family Planning - Mr. & Mrs. Ken Swartz

Parish Council - James Fidacaro

Parish Nurses - Irene Roglieri

Parish Providers - Mr. & Mrs. Rick Stevens

Parish Visitors - Christine Esposito

Pro Life - Maddy Swartz

R.C.I.A. - Deacon John R. Pacifico

Readers - James Fidacaro

Religious Ed, Director - Sr. Phyllis Vella, M.P.F.

Rosary Altar Society - Laura Sullivan

School Advisory Council - Aldo Martinez

Social Ministry - Christine Esposito

Special Needs Religious Ed. - Mary Wesley

Ushers - David White

Youth Ministry - Rev. James E. De Fillipps

The Catholic Church of St. Ann 45 Anderson Street , Raritan, New Jersey 08869 (908) 725 -1008

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we the Catholic Parish of Saint Ann

embrace all as family and continue Christ’s mission by exemplifying

the love of God and neighbor as stewards of God’s gifts to us .

August 4, 2013 ~ Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

@Conform2Christ Conform2Christ

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. ANN, RARITAN

Monday, August 5, 2013 ~ The Dedication of the Basilica of

St. Mary Major

7am: John & Rose Ritorto & Family

Req. by Daughter, Rosina Marasia & Family

7pm: Giovanna Tarangelo Req. by Family

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 ~ The Transfiguration of the Lord

7am: Lucy Russo Req. by Sister, Marge Corona

7pm: Florence Longo Req. by Maria & Pat Barbieri

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 ~ St. Sixtus II, Pope & St. Cajetan

7am: Janice M. Basilone Kretch Req. by Todd, Michele, Angelina

Basilone & Dave, Cheryl Kondracki, & Donald & Barbara Hill

7pm: Edward & John Chevitsky Req. by Aunt Theresa

Thursday, August 8, 2013 ~ St. Dominic, Priest

7am: Pasquale Suriano Req. by Wife & Children

7pm: Elisabetta Gianni Req. by Agozzina Family

Friday, August 9, 2013 ~ St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross,

Virgin & Martyr

7am: Pasquale Cicalese Req. by Wife, Claire

7pm: Antonio Carra Req. by Wife & Family

Saturday, August 10, 2013 ~ St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr

9am: Domenico Grande Req. by Angela Grande & Children

4pm: Deceased members of Natale & Greco Families

Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Domenico Natale

Sunday, August 11, 2013 ~ 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30am: Antonia & Domenico Grande Req. by M/M G. Grande

9am: Vincenzo & Domenica Ruffa Req. by M/M N. Grande

10:30am: Special intention of Immaculata Suriano in honor of

Padre Pio and St. Gregorio

12:00pm: People of the parish

For the week of Aug. 3rd-9th, the Altar Candles will burn

in the memory (honor) of:

Altar Candle 1. Antonio Carra

Req. by Wife & Family

Altar Candle 2. Antonio Carra

Req. by Wife & Family

For the week of Aug. 3rd - 9th, the Sanctuary Lamps will

burn in the memory (honor) of:

Tabernacle: Pasquale Suriano

Req. by Wife & Family

St. Joseph: Antonio Gasparro

Wife, Maria

Blessed Mother: Antonio Gasparro

Daughter, Sabrina Ruffa & Family

SANCTUARY LAMPS

ALTAR CANDLES

ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS

Victoria Andrews

Luzmanda Anthony

Herb Arnold

Gary Atchey

Deborah Bailey

Bernadette Bavoso

Amity Bryson

Joanmarie Carlone

Jaden Chambres

Albert Charles

Kathy Ciociola

Dominic Comandol

Carolyn Curcio

Leonides Dalida

Frank De Fina

Corazon Delacerna

Audrey De Luca

Mary Ann De Maio

Grace Ann Dettra

Lydia Digiuseppantonio

Vincent Facciolo

Linda Farah

Mary & Richard Felice

Patrick Ferrara

Kathleen C. Filardi

Sharon Fisahn

Frank Forte Sr.

Marie Forte

Ann Frezza

Shirley Frodelly

Teresa Galaini

Elizabeth Gecik

Frank Giordano

Margaret Grasso

Bruno Grigoletti

David Groza Jr.

Ruth Gulick

Aurea Higgins

Casey Hnasko

James Holmes

Doris Kelco

Robert Koeckert

Bernadette Laggini

Barbara Langon

Brianna Larson

Marie LoCascio

Carmela Loschiavo

Mary Mangiaracina

Bridget Marshall

Giovanna Martini

Victoria Melitsky

Marilyn Monger

Olga Morella

Anna Moretti

Luke Adams Myers

Ava Rose Navarro

Ann Olivero

Thomas Orecchio

Olga Orlando

Yolanda Polidoro

Frances Peebles

Raymond Peters

John Petsko

Virginia Radonich

Lorraine Raia

Frank Ratkowski

Teresa Riga

Patrick Riley

Adam Romano

Cosette Ruh

John Russo

Dr. Eric Jose Santos

Marianne San Filippo

Josephine Guide Sapp

Mary Sawidzial

Nancy Schiavi

Phyllis Serafin

Raymond Shallanberger

Phyllis Serafin

Cindy Sonnier

David Snedegar

Sean Stein

Matthew Stevens

Frank Sudano

Lucille Sudano

Dolores Talamini

Patricia Teague

Richard Teague

Anna Teresak

Frank Tropiano

Carolyn Trepiccione

Rena Turchi

Allison Valverde

Carol Vetack

Richard Vetack

Vincent Viscariello

Joan Wirzman

Lisa Yoder

Margaret ZanGrando

Joseph Zingariello

Please remember to pray for our sick of our parish

For the week of Aug. 3rd - 9th, the Altar flowers

are given in memory

of

Antonio Gasparro

Requested by Wife & Children

To arrange for flowers to be placed at the altar for a loved one or a

special intention, please call the parish office at 908-725-1008.

Please pray for repose soul of

William D. Irving - July 21, 2013

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon him. May the soul of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

Summer is almost over and school preparations are upon us….but did you remember to send in your registration forms for the 2013-14 (PREP) Religious Education Program yet? Classes are filling and the longer you wait to register, the less likely we can guarantee your first choice for class times. If you are still in need of the Registration Packet, you can visit the parish website: www.stannparish.com to download the necessary forms or obtain the Parent Letter / Packet in the Parish Office. For more information, please contact Sr. Phyllis at 908-725-1008.

Registration for 2013-14 Religious Education Program

Thoughts For The Week

AUGUST 4, 2013 ~ EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

In Great Britain, there is a reality television show

called The Secret Millionaire in which millionaires live

undercover in a deprived area for a week. They volunteer in

the locality and find individuals or projects whom they feel

deserve financial help. On their final day, the millionaires

reveal their true identity to the people they have chosen,

surprising them with gifts of money.

Recently I read a story about a businesswoman named

Dawn Gibbins was invited to film an episode in Bristol,

England. She had made her millions in a flooring business,

and put aside $100,000 to help needy projects. She had no

idea that the experience would transform her life. Dawn

ended up investing close to $500,000. Projects included

Project One25, a charity that helps women step away from

prostitution; Wild Goose Café, which feeds 70,000 homeless

people every year; and the Teenage Parents Project, which

supports young parents. She said afterwards: “Six months ago

if anyone had asked me who inspired me, I would have said Richard

Branson or Bill Gates. You can forget that now. The people who

inspire and amaze me now are the wonderful volunteers who give

their time and their money selflessly to help others make a better

life for themselves.”

The article says that Dawn has now downsized her

business commitments to concentrate on her charitable

foundation. “I decided that I didn’t really want to run a

business any more,” she said. “I wanted to dedicate my life

to supporting charities, to supporting communities, and,

wow, it feels so good.”

Today’s Scripture Lessons warn us that possessions

can assume such importance in life that they become

obsessions, and we forget the place of God in our life. This is

what seems to have happened with the man who addresses

Jesus at the beginning of today’s Gospel Lesson. Jesus is not

against him having wealth, nor is he against justice being

done between the man and his brother. Jesus is

disappointed that after listening to his preaching, the first

concern of this man still remains his share of an inheritance.

To illustrate his point Jesus tells the parable of the rich

fool. When we read the parable, perhaps we ask ourselves,

“What wrong did this man do?” The man did honest work

on his farmland. The land gave a good harvest. The man

decided to build larger storage for the crop so that he could

live the rest of his life in comfort. But he did not know that

the rest of his life would last less than twenty-four hours.

Jesus uses him as an illustration of greed even though he

took nobody’s money. His greed lies in what he did not do.

Instead of sharing his excess he hoarded it. It never occurred

to the rich fool that when his barns could not hold any more,

he could have given some of his wealth away. Notice how

often the man said “I” and “my”. The man is completely

focused on himself. This is exactly the opposite to the way

Jesus taught his disciples to live.

So where do we get our own security and fulfilment?

The voices of our society tell us that financial success is the

yardstick that determines the significance of a person. But in

God’s kingdom the size of the investment portfolio or bank

account is not an acceptable criterion for the evaluation of a

person’s life. Covetousness is an attitude; it is a mindset

glued to excessive profit and privilege. It can infect anyone.

Wealth can have a damning effect on our lives. Greedy

thinking eventually builds bigger barns, bigger houses,

multiple houses.

We are living in a time when materialism has become

the god of mainstream society. Yet millions are excluded and

live below the poverty line even here in the USA. The

natural world, too, suffers when it is just seen as a resource

for human society to devour as quickly as possible. Could

we focus less on accumulating more than we need and focus

more on sharing and working for justice?

Jesus asks his followers to identify what is most

valuable in their lives. Life is to be about honouring God

and all God’s creation, and the human family. Every time

we and our parish recycle, support charities, give time to

mentoring young people, value people who do voluntary

work, then we are living in the spirit of today’s Lessons.

Jesus calls us to ask ourselves today: “What do I value most

in life? And how do I reveal that in the way I live?”

In your charity, pray for the sick and the lonely—visit

them if you can. Also, please remember to pray for all who

have wandered from the faith, and all who have died. May

God always be pleased with us!

Monsignor Michael

ST. ANN BLOOD DRIVE

When: Sunday, August 25th, 2013

Time: 8AM—2PM

Place: St. Ann Church, Raritan

Downstairs in the church meeting room

Snacks on hand & Babysitting too!

Please contact Terry Mayewski at Tmarymay@msn.com

ST. ANN YOUTH MINISTRY– Conform2Christ

Is open to all youth of the parish who are seeking to conform

themselves to Christ!

Visit www.stannparish.com and click on

Youth Group for more information

Please “Like” us on Twitter and Facebook to

view our calendar of events that we have planned.

AUGUST 4, 2013

July 27/28, 2013……………………………………..$8,174.25

Poor Box…………………………………………..….$115.01

Thank you for being as generous as you are able!

SACRAMENTS Baptisms are celebrated each month on the First Sunday at the Noon Mass as well as the second, third, and fourth Sundays at 1:30pm. There will be no baptisms during Lent. Arrangements must be made in advance and new parents are required to take a Baptism Preparation class held on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am with Deacon Conrad in the CMR. Reconciliation Celebrated on Saturdays at 9:30 am and 3 pm Sponsors & Godparents If you are 18 years or older, you must register as an adult and be Confirmed in the Catholic Church. If you are married, your marriage must be recognized by the Church. It takes a minimum of 6 months of attending Mass to be considered eligible for both of these privileges. Marriages The common policy of marriage requires that arrangements be made at least 1 Year before the date of marriage and before any social plans are made. The bride or groom must be a registered parishioner. A Nuptial Mass or Ceremony may be scheduled on a Friday afternoon, Saturday morning or afternoon; or Sunday afternoon Nuptial ceremony . Anointing of the Sick Celebrated with any person who is seriously ill. This sacrament is held periodically. You may request this sacrament at any time, especially in case of emergency.

SPIRITUALITY / FAITH DEVELOPMENT R.C.I.A. We welcome all adults who wish to become members of the Catholic Church as well as baptized Catholics who never received their 1st Communion or Confirmation and are interested in becoming full participants in the Catholic faith to contact Deacon J. Pacifico at the Parish Office at (908) 725-1008. Religious Ed (PREP) Classes are held for children in grades K through 8 on Monday or Thursday evenings at 6:15pm. A Special Needs class is held on Tuesday evening also at 6:15pm. Our program is a volunteer organization. If you wish to be a catechist please call our parish office. Ministry to the Sick Our parish shut-in’s are visited on the first Friday of each month by our Deacons & Religious Sisters. If you know of a parishioner that is seriously ill or hospitalized, please let the parish office know. Novenas are prayed for 9days after each morning and evening Mass. The Novena prayer is not recited at the Saturday Vigil or Sunday Masses but it is included as part of the 9 days.

St. Joseph - March 19 ; St. Rita - May 22

St. Anthony - June 13; St. Maria Goretti - July 6; St. Ann - July 26

PARISH PROGRAMS

Bereavement Group meets every other Friday starting February through April under the direction of Dottie Pacifico. Monthly Food Drive Takes place on the 1st Saturday /Sunday of each month. Baby Gifts Drive Takes place on the 3rd Saturday /Sunday of each month. BINGO takes place every Tuesday and Sunday Youth Ministry Events for our youth take place throughout the year under the direction of Fr. James E. De Fillipps and St. Ann’s Youth Board.

Offertory

Summer Envelopes We sincerely thank our parishioners who mail or deliver your

weekly envelopes to the parish office while you are out-of-town

on vacations this summer. As many of you understand, our

parish expenses and obligations do no take a vacation when you

do, so it is very helpful to be able to rely on your continued

support even when you cannot personally attend Mass here.

Electronic Giving St. Ann’s offers parishioners the opportunity to make Online

Church contributions ! Online contributions are simple, secure,

and automatic. Log onto www.stannparish.com scroll to the

bottom and click on St. Ann Parish Online Donation System.

You will be connected to a secure site where you may enter your

information including how much and on what date per month to

have funds transferred. Thank you for your continued support!

About R.C.I.A.

Perhaps you are not Catholic, but have been thinking about

becoming one? Any adult baptized or not, who wishes to pursue

full initiation in the Catholic Church should consider should

consider exploring R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults welcome all kinds of

people into the Catholic family.

Classes start in September. Please call Deacon John Pacifico at

the Parish Office, 908-725-1008.

Parish Registration New parishioners are always welcome to register by calling or

visiting the parish office. We kindly ask that when you are

moving or make changes to your contact information (i.e. tele-

phone, address change or email) that you please notify the

rectory. This will help us to reduce the amount of return of

mail we receive daily from the post office and keep better con-

tact with you.

BINGO at St. Ann’s

Every Sunday & Tuesday Night all year

St. Ann School (air conditioned) cafeteria

Sunday’s doors open at 5:30pm - Games start at 7pm

Tuesday’s doors open at 6pm - games start at 7:30pm

Hot Food, desserts, coffee, & tea available

Proceeds from Bingo support School Programs.

Bingo will be cancelled if less than 40 players.

Must be at least 21 years of age to play

AUGUST 4, 2013

THE WEEK A HEA D Sunday, August 4, 2013

Sunday Mass: 7:30 am. • 9 am. • 10:30 am. • 12 pm.

Food Drive

5:30pm: Bingo - First game called at 7pm

Monday, August 5, 2013

Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm

6:00pm: Bingo - First game called at 7:30pm

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm

9am: Atlantic City

Friday, August 9, 2013

Daily Mass: 7 am • 7 pm

Saturday, August 10, 2013

9am: morning Mass

9:30am & 3pm: Confessions

10am: Baptism Prep Class (cmr)

4pm: Sunday Vigil

St. Ann School would like to extend heartfelt thank you to the

families below for their generous support & donations:

Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Starpoli for their contribution of the

Pre-K Bookshelves and Storage Units in the memory of

Joseph & Lena Starpoli & Antonio Gasparro

Mr. & Mrs. George Harlan for their contribution of the

Benq projector to our Math curriculum.

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pick & son, Lucas for their

contribution towards the accessories that accompany

the Benq projector.

Thank you for all that you do for our school and most of all

our children. God Bless you always.

Our school & church can always use monetary donations due

to tight budgets; anyone wishing to make a donation in memory

of a special someone or just out of generosity may contact

the parish office.

Thank you from St. Ann School

Let Us Remember.... In our prayers, the men and

women serving in our Nation’s Armed Forces.

Major Michael A. De Cicco, U.S. Army

LCpl. William A. De Santis, U.S. Marine Corps.

Victor Dulay, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps

Sgt. John J. Houser III, U.S. Marine Corps

PFC. Matthew John U.S. Marine Corps

CW4 Michael Lopez, Jr.

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Morella, U.S. Marine Corps

Major Michael Morella, U.S. Army

Sgt. Dan Neville, U.S. Marine Corps

PFC Daniel J. Salvo, U.S. Marine Corps

Corp. Jonathan Schultes, US Marine Corps

Major. Louis P. Simon, U.S. Marine Corps

PFC Jerome C. Sunga, US Army

Jack Vara, U.S. Marine Corps

LTJG Robert Wilson, U.S. Navy

May God bless them & keep them safe. Pray for the souls of

those who have given their lives in service to our country.

Our next bus trip to A.C. will take place on

August 8th at 9am in front of the church

Any one interested in attending should contact Marge Corona

at 908-725-1198 for more details.

ST. ANN ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP

Dear Friends of Saint Ann School,

We are currently looking for

volunteers to help in school in some specific areas.

The school office is in need of devoted volunteers to

answer the phone, make copies, and do odd office jobs from

11:00am until 1:00pm every school day, Monday through Friday.

Please call the school office and speak with Kelly for more details

and to set up an interview with Sr. Mary, the school principal.

(908) 725-7787.

We also need of dependable cafeteria volunteers to help

serve food to our children. This is another 11:00am to 1:00pm

position. For details on this volunteer opportunity, please contact

Donna at the parish office. (908) 725-1008.

There is a paid After School Care position available.

The hours are from 2:00pm until 6:00pm every school day and

from noon to 6:00pm on half days. Contact the school office for

more details.

These opportunities are wonderful venues for offering

Christian witness. They also keep you close to children. It is

very obvious to me that our students serve us as much as we serve

them. In their youthful innocence and exuberance for life, they

lift our spirits and give us a reason to have hope for the future of

our world and our Church.

I am reminded of my own mother as I write this letter.

She worked all her life and yet in her retirement sincerely desired

to give back to the Church. She would speak about feeling lonely

and like no one needed her anymore. Through prayer, she found

that retirement put into place a new call from God to serve Him in

a unique way. She volunteers at the TOUCH office in her

community and thus calls and drives shut-ins regularly. She

teaches PREP for her parish and she stops by the Church Office

every day to offer her services as needed. These activities serve

the people of God and do not tax her small fixed income. Now

she happily proclaims, “God has given me a reason to get up in

the morning.”

I do not want to give the impression that volunteering is

restricted to the retired. We welcome anyone capable and willing

to serve. Protocols and volunteer requirements will be discussed

when you call.

Thank you for considering this stewardship opportunity

and for your continued support of our school.

God bless you, Sr. Mary Klersey, MPF - St. Ann School,

Principal

The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary - Aug. 15th

Please remember The Assumption of Mary is a holy day of

obligation. Mass will be said beginning with a Vigil Mass on

Wednesday, Aug.14 at 7pm &

Thursday, August 15 at 7am, 9am, or 7pm