SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 20, 2008 SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008 5:30 P.M. Paul Santafiore Intentions of the Hartmann family Harold “Perp” McCartney Intentions of Sr. Rita Mary SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008 7:30 A.M. People of the Parish Det. Lt. Bobby Jordan – 10^th Anniversary Pat Garland 10:00 A. M. Judy Ellis Salvatore Graziano Maria Ciccone Mario Conte 12:00 P.M. Our Lady’s Pro-Life Intentions Nicholas Passarelli Marge Durkin MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008 8:00 A.M. Peggy Van Oudenaren TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008 8:00 A.M. Louis Tartaglia Thomas Joseph Jordan WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008 8:00 A.M COMMUNION SERVICE THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008 8:00 A.M. Vi & Bill Hockenbury In Thanksgiving for the intentions of Regerick U. Tindoc FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008 8:00 A.M. Aniello Ianniello SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008 5:30 P.M. Intentions of Betty & Tom Norton Intentions of All the Little Sisters of the Poor Bob Rapp In Thanksgiving SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 7:30 A.M. People of the Parish Pat Garland 10:00 A.M. John Doyle Vera Sanclementi 12:00 P.M. In Thanksgiving to The Blessed Mother Phyllis Morano Frank McMorrow Marge Durkin Pray daily for the safety of our servicemen and women serving their country. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS SICK: Anne Ridgway Anne Morici Leonia Adams Sr. Marie Louise Ida Brown Julie Opinski James D. Nichols Hannelore Mader Beata Weglarz DECEASED: Michael Schlarman	Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI is in Sydney, Australia. He is there to celebrate World Youth Day. In the spirit of St. Paul, the Apostle, he travels to the southern hemisphere to meet with the youth and their representatives from all over the world. He brings them an appreciation of the youth’s role, duty and privilege in our Church and in our society. The Youth are the Church now and today. They are the promise of God’s gift to us. I would expect our Pope to address the youth from the life and writings of St. Paul whose Jubilee Year he announced on June 28, 2007. Very rarely do we pay attention to the letter of St. Paul. As Catholics we listen to them being read - often as the “second” reading (second - more in the sense of a hand-me-down rather than an authentic message). We pay more attention to the Gospel narratives, the life and teaching of Jesus as recorded by the gospel writers, the stories of Mary and the people mentioned in the gospels. During this special Jubilee called “The Year of Paul” - June 2008 to June 2009 - I will devote some space in our Sunday bulletins to share some “news” from the times and teachings of St. Paul. Who was Paul? He is known to be a native of Tarsus, a city in present day Turkey, some 10 miles from the province of Mersin. During the Roman Rule, Tarsus was the capital of Cicilia and was made famous by the romantic meeting of Anthony and Cleopatra. The city of Tarsus was famous for its vast library and its school rivaled those of Athens and Alexandria. During the early Christian era, it was the burial place of many martyrs and saints. Much of the present day Tarsus has a Muslim influence with a few sites reminding us of St. Paul - notably, the well from which he drank . Paul himself states in "I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia...(Acts 22:3). As a Jew his name was Saul; as a citizen of Rome he was called Paul. His family owned a tent making business. Possibly, Paul’s family was well-placed and prosperous. He knew his trade and could pay for his livelihood, not depending on contributions like other itinerant preachers. Since Paul claims that he was a “Pharisee”, scholars surmise that he might have been married as was the custom of all young male Pharisees. Paul himself never ever mentions or even alludes to his past life. He was educated, knew the Torah and the books of the Old Testament. He could read, write and speak Greek. In the New Testament, 13 letters are titled with the statement: “The Letter of Paul to...”. Seven of these letters are undisputedly from Paul himself: The Letter to the Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, and Philemon. The remaining six letters are considered to have the vocabulary, style and theology of Paul, but may have been written at a later date by disciples of Paul. These are the letters to the Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus. Our reading of Paul should not focus on this yet unresolved academic dispute. It is best to understand that these six letters originate from Paul, have been influenced by his understanding of Christianity, and share a strong Pauline message. Studies on St. Paul are no where closed or ended. Archeology, sociology, history, culture, language continue to bring newer insights to what we already know about Paul and his times. Let us choose to have St. Paul as our companion for this Jubilee Year and walk with him, learn from his wisdom and experience, grow alongside his understanding of God, Jesus Christ, the Church and its many ministries, and his value of every human being and all of creation. God bless us all - Fr. Lance CHURCH MEMORIALS Church Tabernacle Candle in memory of Fr. Michael Feeney requested by Vi Heller. WEEKLY COLLECTION Budget - $8,000.00 Sunday - $4609.00 Thank you for your continued support.
Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel - St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:16 SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Couples, were you married in 1958 or 1983? You are warmly invited to celebrate your 25^th or 50^th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Paterson. Bishop Arthur Serratelli will be the main celebrant at Mass in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Paterson on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 3:00pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. Application forms are available through Monday, September 22, 2008. A confirmation letter will be sent from the Diocesan Center once your application has been processed. Bring family and friends to attend this joyous event with you. GOD’S WEEDS Weeds was the name of a movie from the mid-1980's about a San Quentin prisoner, played by Nick Nolte, facing a life sentence without parole. After tying to kill himself several times, he resigns himself to his fate and checks a book out of the prison library to pass the time. One book leads to another and then to the idea to write a play and perform it at the prison using other convicts as actors. The play leads to a pardon from the governor and the opportunity to take the show on the road, all the way to an off-Broadway production. The publicity line for the movie reads: “One man from the depths of a guilty prison cell had the guts and courage to change his life and live his dream.” Sound like a corny fairy tale? In fact, Weeds was based on a true story. And its story line suggests why the “Master” in this Sunday’s gospel parable prefers to let the weeds grow up with the wheat until the very end. God realizes that conversion is possible at any time in our lives and wants to give us every chance to make things right in the areas where they might have gone wrong for us. As long as we have breath, we have the opportunity to turn our lives around. We don’t have to remain “weeds” forever. Even change as simple as uttering with a sincere heart the prayer, “Lord, have mercy” is a good place to start. - Daniel Grippo. Kindly schedule this week, Monday through Friday - August 11 thru’ 15^th for our parish Vacation Bible School. Sign up now to volunteer to help and to participate. Please return VBS registration forms no later than August 3, 2008. Thank you. ST. FRANCIS ANNUAL PARISH CARNIVAL Our 45^th parish carnival will be held from Tuesday, July 29^th – Sunday, August 3^rd . Sign-up sheets for volunteering are in the Narthex and at the side door of the church. You may also volunteer through our website: www.stfrancishaskell.org. We need all the help we can get and you’ll really enjoy working with your fellow parishioners for this worthy cause. We call upon the generosity of our parish members as we once again ask for contributions of items needed for the food booths, etc. For now, the only things needed are: Bottled Ketchup Bottled Mustard Powdered Sugar Paper Towels Dish Towels These items may be dropped off at the rectory Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4pm. Thank you for any contributions you are able to donate.	THOUGHTS FOR SUNDAY The Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. Whatever the problem Saint Paul described about the community’s prayer - either not enough or not in the right way or maybe with too much reliance on charismatic gifts - he had a remedy: The intercession of the Holy Spirit. The passage literally translates to “intercedes over and above” one’s own prayer. What the “groanings” means is anybody’s guess; perhaps they refer to the things “that no mortal is permitted to repeat” - what Paul heard when he “was caught up in Paradise.” Be that as it may, as Paul says, “the Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness” and carries our prayers when we struggle. - Joel Schorn FROM OUR DIOCESAN OFFICE Parishes across our Diocese of Paterson are being asked to take up a special combined collection for wide-ranging needs but here in the United States and abroad. The Catholic Communications Campaign is a great evangelization tool for people yearning to hear the Gospel message through television, radio and the internet. Like the Catholic Communications Campaign, the emphasis of the Black and Indian Missions Office is evangelization. Catholic University of America is a wonderful university that is instrumental in forming future Church leaders. Finally, in a number of African countries, the scourge of leprosy still inflicts pain and suffering to many people. In the tradition of Father Damien, the Ministry to Lepers tends to these victims with medical assistance and loving compassion. Please be generous as possible - this combined collection is taken up this weekend. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER, 2008/2009 Registration for Religious Education classes for September 2008 is now in progress! Attention: Religious Education Parents – Registration forms for the 2008-2009 CCD school year have been distributed to all families presently registered in the program. Please return registration forms as soon as possible. New Registrations – Children who are new to the parish or who are entering First (1^st) Grade in the public schools in September should also register at this time. Registration forms are available at the Religious Education office or at the rectory. For further information call 835-1946. St. Francis Religious Education needs your help!! As our St. Francis community grows with many new families, we are in need of CCD teachers, substitutes and aides, etc. Please give some consideration to volunteering as a teacher, substitute or aide for the upcoming school year, starting September, 2008. We are always willing to assist and train anyone who would be willing to serve. Our CCD program succeeds because of the fine and generous efforts of so many. We need you all! If interested, please give Mrs. Marren a call at 835-1946. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus of Immaculate Heart of Mary Council #10206, Wayne, N.J., are taking orders for the 2009 “Entertainment” Book. Copies of the northern and central New Jersey editions are $25.00 and the southern New Jersey edition is $30.00. Other metro areas are also available. For further information, please contact Vince Ladd at (973) 696-1855, Joe Tomaszek at (973) 696-1854 or Rich Connor at (973) 633-2980, or e-mail at eb.kc10206@verizon.net. CRAFTERS WANTED St. Francis Annual Craft/Vendor Fair, Saturday, November 22, 2008. Book your table now - $15. Call Kathleen @ 973-616-0642
FARMER’S MARKET Due to Carnival preparations, the Farmer’s Market will be closed until Thurs., Aug. 7^th. The hours will be from 4 - 7 PM. WORTHY MENTION Proud of Being Catholic (Excerpts of an article written by Sam Miller, prominent Cleveland Jewish businessman - NOT Catholic)? Why would newspapers carry on a vendetta on one of the most important institutions that we have today in the United States, namely the Catholic Church? Do you know - the Catholic Church educates 2.6 million students everyday at the cost to that Church of 10 billion dollars, and a savings on the other hand to the American taxpayer of 18 billion dollars. The graduates go on to graduate studies at the rate of 92%. The Church has 230 colleges and universities in the U.S. with an enrollment of 700,000 students. The Catholic Church has a non-profit hospital system of 637 hospitals, which account for hospital treatment of 1 out of every 5 people - not just Catholics - in the United States today. But the press is vindictive and trying to totally denigrate in every way the Catholic Church in this country. They have blamed the disease of pedophilia on the Catholic Church, which is as irresponsible as blaming adultery on the institution of marriage. Let me give you some figures that Catholics should know and remember. For example, 12% of the 300 Protestant clergy surveyed admitted to sexual intercourse with a parishioner; 38% acknowledged other inappropriate sexual contact in a study by the United Methodist Church, 41.8% of clergy women reported unwanted sexual behavior; 17% of laywomen have been sexually harassed. Meanwhile, 1.7% of the Catholic clergy has been found guilty of pedophilia. 10% of the Protestant ministers have been found guilty of pedophilia. This is not a Catholic Problem. A study of American priests showed that most are happy in the priesthood and find it even better than they had expected, and that most, if given the choice, would choose to be priests again in face of all this obnoxious PR the church has been receiving. The Catholic Church is bleeding from self-inflicted wounds. The agony that Catholics have felt and suffered is not necessarily the fault of the Church. You have been hurt by a small number of wayward priests that have probably been totally weeded out by now. Walk with your shoulders high and you head higher. Be a proud member of the most important non-governmental agency in the United States. Then remember what Jeremiah said: 'Stand by the roads, and look and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it, and find rest for your souls'. Be proud to speak up for your faith with pride and reverence	Save the Date: St. Francis Annual Parish Carnival July 29^th – August 3^rd. St. Francis of Assisi School Tricky Tray Saturday, October 18, 2008 St. Francis Home School Craft/Vendor Holiday Fair Saturday, November 22, 2008 10 AM – 4 PM ATLANTIC CITY TRIP Sponsored by St. Francis Ladies Guild to Caesars, Atlantic City, on Monday, Aug. 11^th. Leave at 10:30 am – return approx. 9:30 pm. Upon arrival – Casino package. Cost - $25.00. Call Jolan @ 973-835-2033. LAKELAND NURSING HOME SCHEDULE JULY 27, 2008 Margaret Markot, Grace Butler & Jane Psota LECTOR ASSIGNMENTS SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008 5:30 P.M. T. Luciani SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 7:30 A.M. M. Durkin 10:00 A.M T. Carroll 12 NOON W. Matier
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH 868 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell, NJ 45^th ANNUAL CARNIVAL JULY 29^th TO AUGUST 3^rd Tuesday to Saturday 7 PM to 11 PM Sunday 5 PM to 10 PM ANNOUNCES ADVANCED RIDE TICKET SALES SHEET OF 15 TICKETS FOR ONLY $12 SAVE $6.75 versus $1.25 single tickets Tickets are available at the Parish Office Monday thru Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM Advance Ticket Sales end on Monday, July 28^th