Martha and Mary Schedule for Masses and Para-Liturgical Service (PLS) Saint Mary’s Parish 17 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-835-0374 MONDAY thru FRIDAY—7:30 AM (Church) SATURDAY—9 AM (PLS) (Prayer Room) Reconciliation—4:30 - 5:00 PM (Church) www.stmarys-pompton.org SATURDAY EVE VIGIL—5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Church) Welcome! Remember, love is stronger than hate! July 17, 2016 SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon, 5:00 PM (Church) 9:00 AM—Spanish Mass (Downey Hall) 10:30 AM—Interpreted for hearing impaired (Church) 10:30 AM—Family Liturgy (Downey Hall) 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Adult Faith News..........................................9 Altar Servers Wanted...................................2 Annual Fund Update................................ 4 Baptisms................................................. 3 Community News.................................. 14 Contact Us............................................... 2 Daily Readings for the Week.................... 7 Deceased Names..................................... 3 Elementary Religious Education............... 7 Eucharistic Celebrations.......................... 3 Faith Direct.............................................. 7 TO CONTACT US: Franciscan Discernment...............................6 EarthActions March in Philly.................... 5 Hispanic Ministry News......................... 10-12 K of C October Events.............................. 8 LGBT Ministry ......................................... 8 Military Personnel Names....................... 3 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María......10-12 Ministry News......................................... 8 Offering Cards: Flowers/Bread/Wine....... 3 Parish Pictures....................................... 13 Pathways Counseling Center.................... 9 St. Mary’s Parish . 17 Pompton Ave. Pompton Lakes NJ 07442 Phone: 973.835.0374 FAX: 973.835.8173 Web Site: www.stmarys-pompton.org Email: [email protected] PASTOR - FR. FRANK SEVOLA, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x708 [email protected] ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR - Anne Silversey.................973.835.0374x145 [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICARS Fr. Richard Husted, OFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835-0374x710 [email protected] Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973-835-0374x702 [email protected] ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Fr. Joe Juracek, OFM . . 973.835.0374x285 [email protected] CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x113 [email protected] Stephen Ministry, Journey with Cancer Ministry, Military Outreach DEACONS - Hal Clark, Thomas Kimak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 DISABILITIES MINISTRY - Marie Cioletti. . . . . . . . . . . . .973.835.7750x181 [email protected] ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Alma Banta, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.7750,x102 [email protected] Debbie Borroto -Rel. Ed. Administrative Asst. . . . . . . . 973.835.7750x130 [email protected] FOOD PANTRY - Jerry Provost, Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.831.4442 [email protected] HISPANIC MINISTRY - Milagros Anto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x703 [email protected] Prayer Requests....................................... 3 Rosary Devotion................................................2 Stephen Ministry - Caregivers................ 14 St. Mary Magdala Prayer Service............. 5 The Parish Store...................................... 9 The Pastor’s Desk.................................... 4 Trip - Christmas on Danube...................... 7 Weddings................................................ 3 Weekly Calendar..................................... 2 Yankees Ticket Winners..............................5 Youth Ministry...........................................6 MUSIC MINISTRY - Craig & Dorothy Limey. . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x158 [email protected] ACCOMPANIST - Carrie Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374 x192 [email protected] OUTREACH & GRANT DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Jacqueline M. Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.513.3325 [email protected] R.C.I.A. - Stephen Kass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.879.3102 [email protected] SCHOOL - Carol La Salle, Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.2010 [email protected] SOCIAL JUSTICE - Jacquelyn Schramm . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.0374x191 [email protected] SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Beverly Joan Delleart, Certified Spiritual Dir . . . . . 973.835.0374x709 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY - Jennifer Ferraioli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x103 [email protected] Confirmation - Patricia Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973.835.5594x160 [email protected] Religious Education 6,7,8 - Mary Ann Werner. . . . . . . 973.835.5594.161 [email protected] High School Youth Ministry - Michael Macalintal . . 973.835.5594x117 [email protected] Weekly Calendar DATE/MINISTRY MON—July 18 Rosary Devotion Magdala Prayer Service Medical Assistance Program ­ .TIME 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Church Church Carnevale Center Centering Prayer 7:00 PM Franciscan Fracking Respnse 7:00 PM Women of Prayer and Spirit 7:30 PM Carnevale Center Carnevale Center Prayer Room TUES—July 19 W Calling New Altar Servers e are in the process of expanding our Altar Servers for weekend masses. Any child who has made their First Communion is eligible. If you are interested, please fill out the form located in the Sacristy and return it to the Parish Office - attention Fr. Richard. A training session will be held in the future; new servers will be mentored by a senior server. PLACE THURS—July 21 Circle of Friendship 7:30 PM Lost Angels Bereavement Group 7:30 PM Van Vooren Room Carnevale Center Rosary Devotion—Please join us for the 5:00 PM Rosary on Mondays in church [Rosary brochures available.] 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Eucharistic Celebrations Para-liturgical Services (PLS) MONDAY 7:30 AM July 18 Special Intention TUESDAY 7:30 AM July 19 † Maria Cristina WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM July 20 † Alan Rienstra THURSDAY 7:30 AM July 21 † Nancy Pankow Brennan † Patricia Croker DeVito FRIDAY 7:30 AM July 22 † Frank Luzzi SATURDAY 9:00 AM (PLS) July 23 Special Intention “...a time to be healed...” † Douglas Coulson SUNDAY 7:30 AM C/H-Fr. Richard July 24 Special Intention 9:00 AM C/H-Fr. Richard † Joseph Mikulka (1st Ann.) † Cornelio P. Barreto † James N. Geraghty, Helen Cooper 9:00 AM Spanish Mass C/H-Fr. Gonzalo L Antonio Yerouvi 10:30 AM † Paul Peritore (10th Ann.) † George Graf † Joseph Tolerico † Tom Moore (14th Ann.) (Interpreted for the Hearing Impaired) C/H-Fr. Richard Nate & Charlie Gardner, Tyler Yukow, Jim Siniscalchi, Baby Ryan McGahran, Jerome Foray, David Columbia, Jeremiah Honculada, Kathy Slonski, Armand Christopher, Judi Sonne Damiano, Jeremiah Honculada, Mildred Farina, Bernice Staudinger, Annemarie Mitchell, Hannah, Helen Konarski, Debra Cadier, Jason Mohl, Hannah Boorse, Tim Jones, Tanya Martin, Judy Haider, Al Urchuck, Grace McVey, Shirley B., Cheri Hiller, Gene Hiller, Dawn Pellenger, Lucita Sullivan, Leonard Pugliese, Jackie Rose, Joan Duffy, Maryanne Steiner, Victorio R. Tolentino, Jr., Maggie B., Bill Scully, OFM, Nate O’Hare, Larry Roth, Jerry Moore, Margarita Mazariego, Vickey Molaro, Cydney M., Kelsea H. Please note: to add a loved one [relative or friend] to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 973.835.0374 - names for healing will be listed for 30 days. “...a time to serve...” 10:30 AM Family Liturgy Downey Hall C/H-Fr. Gonzalo For the People of the Parish 12:00 PM C/H-Fr. Frank † Robert Weigand (20th Ann.) † Howie Ungemach (10th Ann.) † Joel More, Robert J. Reilly † Mike Ducate 5:00 PM L Estrella “Momma” Ollila, Beverly Avery C/H-Fr. Frank L Patricia Stumpp, Berta Hudak O ffering cards for Altar Flowers are available at the Parish Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $50. O “...a time to be born...” “...a time to love...” C-Celebrant — H-Homilist 7:00 PM C/H-Fr. Gonzalo o everything there is a season and... Candace Margiotta and John Ross Keegan Introna and Anthony Pepe Patricia Pilaar and Robert Brady SATURDAY July 23 5:00 PM L Victorio R. Tolentino, Jr. C/H-Fr. Gonzalo T Valerie Martinez, Fiona Martin, Zachary Ciancitto, Michael and MaKayla Hodupski, Austin and Landon DeCarlo Page 3 ffering cards for the Bread and Wine for the Liturgy of the Eucharist are available at the Parish Office. These make wonderful remembrance gifts; the suggested donation is $35. 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, US Army, Iraq — Lt. Jessica T. Atterbury, US Navy, Afghanistan Ryan Nicol, Paris Island, SC Major Lawrence A. (Kip) Rainey, US Marine PFC Joey Del Vecchio, NYC PFC Henry Lindstrom, US Army Intelligence — Capt. Erin McCormack, Washington, DC SO Andrew Charman, USN Airman Jamie Lynn Clayton, US Airforce, Goodfellow AFB, TX CPT James Hanke, Iraq — Cpl. Tim Taffin, US Marine, Iraq PFC Nathan Hunt, US Marines, South Carolina Kristie Atelek, Lakeland Air Force Base, Texas CMCN Michael LeTennier, US Navy, Little Creek, VA Joseph P. Roberts, MCS, 29 Palms, CA — PFC Sean Jennings, US Marine, Afghanistan SPC Sean J. Carey, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan Corp. Edmund Espanol, US Marine, Afghanit6y stan SGT Ryan Cronin, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS — SO Chris Sabatini, US Navy SO Justin Bensinger, US Navy—LCpl. Devin Taranto, USMC CSM Robert Hammerle, Army, Iraq — Sgt. Mark Ashley, USMC Afghanistan LTJG Brian Schoenig, Riverine Squadron Three, Yorktown, VA LCpl Michael Formisano III, US Marines, Afghanistan LCpl Dylan Sylvestri, US Marines, Afghanistan SSG Kevin Carey, 3rd Special Forces Group, Afghanistan SPC Brian R. Sudol, 10th Mountain Div., US Army, Afghanistan SPC Dean V. Lucas, US Army, Afghanistan — SO David Welsh, US Navy SGT Ryan J. Heppel, US Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA SGT Jeffrey L. Calzaretta, US Marines, CLamp Legeune, NC LCpl Anthony Pellegrini, US Marines, Okinawa SGT Tiffany Thumann, US Army, Ft. Drum, New York HM Jaeson Henderson, US Navy, North Carolina LCpl Steven John Martinelli, US Marines, Arizona Major Daniel J. Ciccarelli, USMA, Faculty, West Point 2nd LT Lindsey Melia Combs, National Guard, PA LCpl Brandon Shaffer, US Marines, Japan LCpl Jake Shovlowsky, USMC, Germany Cpl Justyn Shovlowsky, USMC, Camp Legeune, NC LtCol David Dean, U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX “...a time to die...” Carolyn M. Manza, Phyllis Maloney, Alfred Lavoie, Evelyn Tomcho, Kelly Pinnand 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 The Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends, May the Lord give you peace! Another successful carnival has come to end. Thank you very much to everyone who volunteered to make the carnival a success. I am especially grateful to Anne Silversey, Carol Tarlo, Chris Stammer and Roe Born who did so much behind-the-scenes work getting the carnival off the ground and keeping it running! Thanks to everyone! As you know, the St. Mary’s Annual Fund is well underway. To date, we have raised $169,000 of our $350,000 goal. If you have made a gift, I thank you very much. If you have not made a gift, I ask that you prayerfully consider an annual gift that can be paid over the course of the campaign. Every month you receive an email from me updating you on the progress of the campaign and giving you a short explanation of how a portion of the money is used. There are so many great ministries here at St. Mary’s and they all benefit from your generosity. Thank you very much! I’d like to remind you about the Pathways Counseling Center Golf Tournament sponsored by Benefit Solutions. This year’s event takes place Monday, August 15, at Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin, NJ. The Shotgun Start is at 9 AM. The cost is $150 per golfer and includes golf fees, cart, free range balls, gift bag, full breakfast and BBQ buffet. To register call Benefit Solutions at 973.808.2888, ext. 210 or 223. Pathways is a great organization! Please come out and support this very important and life-giving ministry! Our country continues to struggle for peace at home. As Christians and as Franciscans we cannot sit idly by as violence erupts and consumes any of our fellow Americans. Fifty-three years ago within our country, when basic human and civil rights were being denied to African-Americans, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. writing from his prison cell in Birmingham, Alabama, reminded people of some fundamental truths. Dr. King wrote: “I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live with the narrow, provincial “outside agitator” idea. Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.” His words challenged and united people then and they can hopefully do the same for us now. We must remember we are all sisters and brothers. Let us always and everywhere pray for peace, understanding and reconciliation. Thanks for a great week and best wishes for a great one to come! Pace e Bene, Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, Pastor Fr. Frank can be reached at [email protected] Page 4 2016 Annual Fund Update I t’s been three months since we launched the 2016-2017 Annual Fund and we have already raised $169,384.00. If you’ve already made a gift, thanks! Your gift helps all our ministries like St. Mary’s Music Ministry. Did you know that Music Ministry has some lifelong members? Some of our ministers have been with the choirs for 20, 30, 40 or more years! We are so lucky to currently have two young adults who play and sing with us on a weekly basis. Hannah Comia and Matt Rief play and sing at the family liturgies, as well as Saturday masses. They are also both members of the Chamber Choir. Hannah began her ministry in first grade in the Children’s Choir. She sang through grammar school and became the pianist for Youth Band in 8th grade! She is currently studying piano performance and vocal jazz at William Paterson University. Matt became the guitarist for Youth Band in 6th grade, and we quickly discovered that he is proficient on many instruments. On any given Sunday, Matt may be sitting in with the House Band playing guitar, drums, bass or piano! He will be studying music at William Paterson next year as well. We are so blessed as a ministry to have these talented young people worship with us and grateful that the community of St. Mary’s supports all of our ministers as we work to enrich the liturgy for our community. Click here to read more about St. Mary’s Annual Fund: http://www.stmarys-pompton.org/cuteUploads/2016brochure.pdf Click here to make your gift today: http://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/donation/ Click here for Spanish translation: Spanish Version Thanks for all you do for St. Mary’s! Fr. Frank 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry Members Marching in Philadelphia Next Week On the eve of the Democratic National Convention On July 24, thousands will march for action to prevent climate catastrophe and present these demands directly to current and future policy makers: Ban Fracking Now Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground Stop Dirty Energy Environmental Justice For All Quickly and Justly Transition to 100% Renewable Energy Bus to Philadelphia for a National March for Clean Energy on Sunday, July 24 We invite you to join us and bus to Philadelphia, PA on July 24 for the historic March for a Clean Energy. Organized by Americans Against Fracking, the march is a national effort endorsed by hundreds of organizations including our own St. Mary’s Franciscan Response to Fracking. We envision thousands of people marching and calling for a halt to fracking, all new fossil fuel development and a rapid, just transition to renewable energy! Buses will depart from multiple NJ locations including Mahwah and Bloomfield on Sunday morning, July 24, returning the same evening. You can reserve your seat at: www.cleanenergymarch.org/travel If you have any questions or for more information, go to: www.cleanenergymarch.org or contact: [email protected] July 17, 2016 Page 5 Please Come and Celebrate St. Mary of Magdala at a Prayer Service to be held Monday, July 18, at 7:30 PM in St. Mary’s Church. Refreshments following the service. O nce again we will join with our neighbors from Our Lady of Consolation in celebrating one of the foremost leaders in the early Church. Mary of Magdala led the group of women who accompanied Jesus and supported him in his ministry, was present at his death, and was the first to proclaim the good news of His Resurrection to the other disciples. Pope Francis recently decided to raise the celebration of St. Mary Magdalene’s memorial to a feast day, equal to those of the apostles. The change reflects her status as the apostle to the apostles and a witness to God’s mercy. This also emphasizes “the dignity of women, the New Evangelization and the greatness of the mystery of Divine Mercy.” The Holy Father took this decision precisely in the context of the Jubilee of Mercy to signify the importance of this woman who showed a great love for Christ and was much loved by Christ,” said Archbishop Arthur Roce, the Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship. Congratulations to the following Yankees ticket winners! Game 1 - August 5 - Yankees vs Cleveland Indians Gail & Dick Robbins Game 2 - August 26 - Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles Frank J. McCabe Game 3 - September 7 - Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Phil Ahearn Game 4 - September 30 - Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles Greg Allen 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 6 Contacts: 973.835.5594 Middle School Religious Education /Middle School: Mary Ann Werner, ext. 161 [email protected] Confirmation: Pat Newton, ext. 160 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/stmarysym High School Youth Minister: Michael Macalintal, ext. 117 https://twitter.com/#!/stmarysym INSTAGRAM: stmarysym Director: Jennifer Ferraioli, ext. 103 [email protected] [email protected] To register for any youth ministry event or program, visit: https://registration.stmarys-pompton.com/custom/?CFID=28322355&CFTOKEN=87570748 HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION (cont’d) Thank you to all of our High School students who volunteered the week of July 11 - 14, as they made their way to Father English Center in Paterson. ATTENTION PHASE 2 CONFIRMATION LEADERS— There will be a Leader meeting on Sunday, August 28, at 6:00 - 7:00 PM in room 101/102 of the Carnevale Center. Lesson plans and leader materials will be distributed and reviewed at this meeting. Registration is currently open for our summer Antioch Retreat and will close soon! This retreat will take place from July 22-24 and is open to all current high school students (Classes of 20172019). The cost of the retreat is $65. Sign up today! MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS ED 6th & 7th Grade Religious Education Registration – is now open for those entering the 6th or 7th grade in September. 6th grade session is September 11/12 to December 11/12 and 7th grade session is January 8/9 to April 9, 2017. Middle School Service Opportunity—Summer Service for Middle School Youth Ministry – Fr. English Community Center – Playing, reading, listening, laughing with the children in the summer camp program! July 18-21, 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM. Chaperones needed. Limited to 10 Participants. Register online. CONFIRMATION CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN, PLEASE NOTE: • Phase 2 candidates registering after June 30 will be placed in whatever group/time/day spots are available. We will not guarantee your last-year group. • The Phase 1 October Journey retreat has been filled - spaces still available for November and December retreats. • Want to register online and need your envelope number and password? Contact Pat Newton at pat@stmarys-pompton. org (Confirmation continued in next column) Northern New Jersey Franciscan Discernment Community T he Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province invite single men between the ages of 18 to 45 interested in learning more about Franciscan Life to join our fraternity for Evening Prayer and dinner. For more information and reservation, please contact our local Vocational Director, Fr. Gonzalo Torres, OFM at [email protected] or 973.835.0374, ext 702. “Holy Name Province is an evangelical and missionary fraternity called to minister in the Eastern United States and abroad. Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, we are disciples of Christ who seek to bring the Gospel into the everyday experience of all people through Franciscan witness, popular preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership. We foster Christian discipleship by collaborating with those whom we serve and by standing in solidarity with all people, especially the alienated, the immigrant, and the poor.” 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Elementary Religious Education Grades 1-5 St. Mary’s School Closed Friday Carol La Salle, Principal Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Page 7 “LET’S START HEAVEN HERE” For detailed information about Grades 1 through 5, go to www.stmarys-pompton.org (under Ministries - Religious Education) R REGISTRATION OPENS!! egistration opened on Monday, June 6, for all CCD students who will be in grades 1 through 4 in September. Check our website for details. Attention! 4th Grade CCD Parents! St. Mary’s Grade 5 Peace Camp is part of our 5th Grade Religious Education program (one week of Peace Camp for students entering 5th Grade in September, 2016) Each Peace Camp is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (except July 4) - Peace Camp dates for Grade 4 are: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22 Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 Camps are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Christmas on the Danube with Fr. Gonzalo featuring a 6-night Danube River Cruise Departure Date: November 27 9 Days • 19 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners) Highlights: Vienna ● Passau ● Regensburg ● Nuremberg ● Christmas Markets ● Rothenburg ● Würzburg We are in need of adults to act as individual group facilitators; for questions or to volunteer, please call 973.835.7750. Rates Per Person Double $3,549, Single $3,849 *Included in Price: Round Trip Airfare, Cruise, Air Taxes, Hotel Transfers For more information call Betty Houston, Cardinal Tours 973-835-0177 - [email protected] Daily Readings for the Week Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Jer 1:1, 4-10; Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30 T o enroll in FaithDirect, either go to www.faithdirect. net, call 866.507.8757 [St. Mary’s Code is NJ 23] or mail an enrollment form [available in the Parish Office]. Thank you for your support! 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 8 Ministry News Food Pantry News We appreciate your generous contributions of food, supermarket gift cards and checks for the Food Pantry; you are truly a blessing to this ministry! W e need paper grocery-size and re-usable grocery bags. What’s Needed Now—Parmalot Shelf Milk (2% & whole), Spam, Dried Mashed Potatoes, Crushed Tomatoes, Pudding, Canned Potatoes, Manwich, Jello, Vegetable Oil. Targeted Drive—August 13-14—Paper Towels, Manwich, Spam, Cleaning Supplies, Laundry Detergent, Cake Mixes. Please Note—The Targeted Food Drive is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month; the box truck, manned by the Boy Scouts, will be parked in the parking lot for your donations. Please note: when donating food, check the expiration dates; we cannot accept expired food. K of C Events for October What: Oktoberfest for St Mary's Food Bank When: Saturday, October 15, Doors open: 6:30 PM Cost: $35 [includes Food, Soda, Coffee, Tea, Dessert, Wine & German/Oktoberfest Beer, Live Music, 50/50 and Barrel of Cheer Raffle] Info: For tickets or more info, contact Keith Ahearn, 973.201.7346 or tickets may be purchased at kofc3801.org What: Halloween Family Breakfast When: Sunday October 23, 7:30 AM - Noon Cost: $8 Adults, $6 Children, Children under 5 Free [Includes Eggs, Sausage, French Toast, Pancakes, Coffee, Tea, Juice and More] Lost Angels Bereavement Support Group—Our next gathering will be Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 PM in the Carnevale Center. For more information, please contact Donna Andelora at [email protected] or 973.713.9962. Circle of Friendship Ministry— A support group for St. Mary’s Seniors of Pompton Lakes - Join us on a trip to Ehrhardt’s, Hawley, PA, Thursday, July 21. Cost $42 (members $40) includes bus, lunch, dessert, wine & soda and show: American Bandstand Show “Shake, Rattle & Roll.” Bus leaves Pompton Lakes 8:45 AM; departs Ehrhardt’s 3:30 PM. Call Madeline Morse 973.835.3344 or Jo Usinowicz 973.616.0980. Can you Help?—Church dusting and polishing (no heavy-duty work) - it takes only about 1 1/2 hours every separated or divorced persons. Informal, friendly, confidential meetings let us share emotions, problems and joys as we journey together - non-denominational - all faiths welcome. Please join us - we meet the first, third and fifth Thursdays of each month in St. Mary’s VanVooren Room, from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Questions or concerns? Call Jeff Rusnak at 973.831.9847. LGBT Ministry at St. Mary’s three weeks on Wednesday mornings. Also, we need a few more people to help clean the purificators [wash and iron the cloths used to clean the chalice] about once every ten weeks. Also, we need a few people to help vacuum the church - it takes about 1 1/2 hours every three weeks on Wednesday mornings. Please call the Parish Office [973.835.0374] and leave your name and phone number if you can help. T Project LINC—A program of the Aging Services Department Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 6, 7:00 PM in Room 001/002 at the Carnevale Center. of Catholic Family and Community Services which serves seniors who live in upper Passaic County, taking them to medical and other appointments as needed. Shopping is also available. Call 973.831.6588 for further details. New volunteers are always welcome! he goal of this ministry is for LGBT people of faith to explore their spirituality and share their experience, strength and hope with one another. It will actively provide and promote faith opportunities to build a community for those who have experienced spiritual disconnection. The LGBT Ministry is inspired to action by the charism of St. Francis of Assisi to welcome, worship and witness. For more information please contact Roy Corson at [email protected]. 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 9 Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. “Like us” on Facebook! THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY Presenter: Fr. Joe Thursday, July 28 8:00 - 9:30 AM in Carnevale Center Room 201 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Carnevale Center Room 101/102 SAVE YOUR SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY MORNINGS Beginning September 11 (Sundays, 11:30 AM in the Prayer Room or Wednesdays, 10:00 AM in the Carnevale Center) Conversations on our Faith Faith - September/October Sacraments - November/December Morality - January/February, 2017 Lent - March/April, 2017 The Journey with Jesus - April/May, 2017 Come one, come all - come to one or come to all! Not a class, but a time to read, hear and renew some basics of our faith. Flyers with all the dates and topics are available in the church lobby and Parish Office. 973.835.6337 Dr. Pamela Hall, Clinical Director Office Phone: 732.826.1231 Carol Kemmerer Email: [email protected] Gary V. Cupo, Board of Trustees Vice President Pathways Counseling Center: 16 Pompton Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Website: www.pathwayscounseling.org Fax: 973.616.4688 “Like us” on Facebook! Ninth Annual Charity Golf Outing— sponsored by Benefit Solutions to benefit Pathways Counseling, will be held Monday, August 15, Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin, NJ— [Full breakfast & BBQ buffet, raffles, prizes and awards.] Fun for everyone! For info call: Benefit Solutions, 973.808.2888, Tina Pergola, ext 210, Sherry Mudrick, ext 223. Golf brochures available in church and the Parish Office. Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers Wanted Pathway’s Counseling Center is hiring Licensed Professional C GOT 10 MINUTES? heck out our webpage [under Adult Faith Formation] and learn about the Scriptures. These short videos (under 10 minutes) explain the basic teachings of the text. A new video will be up every week. Check it out! E Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children, individuals and families, please contact Dr. Pam Hall, Psy.D, our Clinical Director, to discuss these opportunities. Dr. Hall can be reached at 732.826.1231. Please email all resumés to: [email protected] VISION VIDEOS: Movie of the Week ach week our Adult Faith Ministry will be listing videos (with a Christian perspective) which will be available at the Parish Office - videos can be borrowed for two nights - call the Office to assure their availability. John XXIII The Miracle Worker The Seventh Chamber The Story of Dorothy Day Molokai, The Story of Father Damien Romero Reluctant Saint - St. Francis The Parish Store Religious Articles & Gifts 326 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes 973.835.0009 [email protected] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 10 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Nuestros Líderes Pastor: Padre Frank Sevola, ofm [email protected] Directora del Ministerio Hispano: Milagros Anto 973.835. 0374, ext 703 o 201.841.0269 (lunes a viernes de 4 pm a 9 pm) [email protected] Facebook: Vicario para la pastoral hispana: Padre Gonzalo de Jesús TorresAcosta, ofm 973.835.0374, ext 702, [email protected]. Comité Hispano: Elkin & Gloria Vargas, Antonio & Guadalupe Xochipa, Raul & Nubia Tamayo, Valentín León, Luz A. Quiñones, Lourdes Huertas, Angelina Nuci, Josefina Soperanes, Cipriano Oropeza, Elizabeth Ramírez, Judith Navarro, Isabel Soperanes, Mauricio Soperanes, Carmen Lagunes, Aurora & Ramos Díaz, Elvira Guerrero, Andrés & Digna Mesa, Belinda Orellano – Rojas, Marissa Díaz, Daisy Moreno and Samuel Sánchez. Búsquenos en Facebook: Padre Gonzalo: Fray Gonzalo Torres OFM Milagros Anto: Milagros Anto Parroquia-Ministerio Hispano: Parroquia de Santa María_Pompton Lakes Instagram: FRAYGONZALOTORRES Twitter: Gonzalo Torres OFM Misa en Español Los domingos a las 9:00AM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ). Durante el año celebramos varias eucaristías en la iglesia principal. Algunas celebraciones son bilingües como la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, la Vigilia Pascual, y el Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) 17 DE JULIO 2016 – XVI Domingo ordinario “En aquel tiempo, entró Jesús en un poblado, y una mujer, llamada Marta, lo recibió en su casa. Ella tenía una hermana, llamada María, la cual se sentó a los pies de Jesús y se puso a escuchar su palabra. Marta, entre tanto, se afanaba en diversos quehaceres, hasta que, acercándose a Jesús, le dijo: “Señor, ¿no te has dado cuenta de que mi hermana me ha dejado sola con todo el quehacer? Dile que me ayude”. El Señor le respondió: “Marta, Marta, muchas cosas te preocupan y te inquietan, siendo así que una sola es necesaria. María escogió la mejor parte y nadie se la quitará””. Lucas 10: 38-42 VIERNES 22 DE JULIO 2015- Memoria de santa María Magdalena En compañía de otras mujeres, fue la primera testigo de la resurrección, según una tradición en la que concuerdan los cuatro evangelios Paseos de Verano: • Domingo 17 de julio – Paseo a Coney Island en New York Saldremos a las 8:00 am (estacionamiento de la Iglesia) y volveremos a las 8:00 pm. El precio incluye solamente transportación. Los niños menores de 2 años no pagan, pero van sentados con sus padres. EL PRECIO es de $25 por persona. Fecha límite para pagar el domingo 3 de julio. Hablar con Milagros Anto • Domingo 7 de agosto – Paseo al parque de atracciones Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom en Pennsylvania. Saldremos a las 7:30 am (estacionamiento de la Iglesia) y volveremos a las 9:00 pm. El precio incluye transportación y entrada al parque. Los niños menores de 2 años no pagan, pero van sentados con sus padres. EL PRECIO es de $60 por persona. Fecha límite para pagar el domingo 24 de julio. Por favor inscribirse con Milagros Anto. Comunidades Franciscanas de Discernimiento en el norte de Nueva Jersey Los frailes franciscanos de la Provincia del Santo Nombre invitamos a hombres solteros entre las edades de 21 a 45 años, interesados en conocer más acerca de nuestra vida franciscana, a que nos acompañen a orar y cenar en alguna de nuestras fraternidades locales (Butler, Wood-Ridge, Paterson, Ringwood, and Pompton Lakes). Para más información y reservación, por favor comunicarse con nuestro Director Regional de Vocaciones el Padre Gonzalo Torres, OFM [email protected] or 973.835.0374 (ext 702). “La Provincia del Santo Nombre es una fraternidad evangélica y misionera llamada a servir en el Este de los Estados Unidos y en el extranjero. Arraigados en la tradición católica y franciscana, somos discípulos de Cristo que buscamos llevar el Evangelio a la experiencia diaria de todas las personas a través del testimonio franciscano, la predicación popular, la enseñanza y el liderazgo pastoral. Impulsamos el discipulado cristiano colaborando con aquéllos a quienes servimos y solidarizándonos con todas las personas, especialmente las alienadas, los inmigrantes y los pobres.” Alcohólicos Anónimos- AA in Spanish at Saint Mary’s Church ¿Sabías que el alcoholismo es una enfermedad progresiva y de consecuencias fatales? Alcohólicos Anónimos invita a la comunidad a las reuniones para hombres y mujeres. El grupo AA en español empezará este viernes 8 de Julio en el cuarto 201 (segundo piso) del Centro Carnevale. Serán 2 reuniones semanales lunes y viernes. Durante julio y agosto se reunirán en las siguientes fechas: julio 8, 11, 18, 22, 25,29 agosto: 1, 5, 8, 12,15,19,22,26,29- de 8:00PM a 10:00PM. En el Centro Carnevale de la Iglesia de Santa María- 10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes NJ, 07442. ¡Tu familia también sufre! ¿Estás desesperado y no sabes cómo parar de beber? Nosotros te podemos ayudar. No esperes hasta quedarte en la calle ¡NO FALTES TE ESPERAMOS! 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 11 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Formación de Fe para Adultos (Adult Faith Formation La justicia brota de la fe es un proceso de formación para hispanos sobre el compromiso social y la íntima conexión entre la fe y el amor hacia el prójimo. Esta obra promueve el desarrollo espiritual de los que anhelan profundizar la práctica de su fe en un ambiente tan desafiante como el de hoy y en el que somos llamados para la Nueva Evangelización, como nos invita el Papa Francisco: “vayan sin miedo a servir.” Los interesados deben inscribirse con el Padre Gonzalo ([email protected] – 973.835.0374, ext 702). RICA El Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) es el proceso en el cual los adultos se preparan para recibir los Sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Confirmación y 1ra Santa Comunión). El propósito primario de RICA es la iniciación de los adultos y niños no bautizados que han llegado a la edad de la razón, sin embargo el Rito también se extienda a los adultos bautizados pero no catequizados. Los Sacramentos se reciben durante la Vigilia Pascual, en la noche del Sábado Santo. Información: Milagros Anto, o Padre Gonzalo. Los adultos que desean prepararse para los Sacramentos de Iniciación en inglés deben llamar la señora Beverly Kass, Directora de RCIA, al tel 973.229.1134 ([email protected]) Bautismos en español Requisitos: Certificado de Nacimiento del(a) niño(a), padrinos y asistir a una clase antes de la celebración del Sacramento (padres y padrinos). Las clases se dictan en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Información: Milagros Anto, o Padre Gonzalo. Si desea bautizar su hijo(a) en inglés debe asistir a una clase y llamar a la secretaria parroquial Claire Fagan 973.835.5841, ext 120. Catequesis/Preparación para la Primera Comunión en español Este programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a junio. Las clases son los martes a las 6:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo y tener entre 8 a 13 años de edad. Nuestra directora es Angelina Nuci. Colabora como catequista en este programa Esmeralda Vargas. Información: Milagros Anto, o Angelina Nuci (973.866.8431) [email protected]. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Alma Banta, la Directora Parroquial de Educación Religiosa, al tel 973.835.7750, ext 102 ([email protected]). Preparación Matrimonial en español Ante todo les invitamos a HABLAR CON EL SACERDOTE, para acompañarlos en su decisión libre y madura. Esto evita trámites, tiempo y gastos innecesarios. Los requisitos son diferentes dependiendo de la situación de cada pareja. Información: Padre Gonzalo. Visita y Sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos Los enfermos necesitan ser acompañados por su familia. La Iglesia es una Gran Familia. Permítanos organizar la visita semanal, para acompañar, dialogar, escuchar, compartir un tiempo con el enfermo o el adulto mayor que ya no puede venir solo a la Eucaristía. Por favor comunicarse con Milagros Anto, el Padre Gonzalo, o Elkin Vargas 973.557.5459, [email protected] Sacramento de la Reconciliación (Confesión)—En el año Preparación para la Confirmación en español Este programa consiste de 2 años de preparación de septiembre a junio. Es un camino juvenil muy interesante y una oportunidad para crecer en la Fe Católica. Requisitos: Partida de Bautismo, certeza de que ha hecho la Primera Comunión, padrinos y estar cursando la escuela secundaria. Las clases son los miércoles a las 6:30 PM en el Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442). Nuestra directora es Milagros Anto. Colabora como catequista Samuel Sánchez; ayudado por Kimberly Díaz, Belinda Orellano– Rojas, Marissa Diaz, Luis y Erick Herrera, Oscar García y Cariño. Información: Milagros Anto. Si desea que su hijo(a) se prepare para la Confirmación en inglés debe comunicarse con la señora Pat Newton, la Coordinadora Parroquial de Confirmación, at 973.835.5594 ext 160 ([email protected]) realizamos varias jornadas de Reconciliación (Confesión), especialmente en Cuaresma y Adviento. Todos los sábados a las 4:30 PM un sacerdote está disponible en el confesionario de la iglesia principal para escuchar su Confesión en inglés. Si desea confesarse en español, por favor hacer una cita con el Padre Gonzalo. Quinceañeras En México y otros países de Latinoamérica, la celebración de la Quinceañera comienza con una Misa de agradecimiento. La quinceañera llega a la iglesia con sus padres, padrinos y la corte de honor (las damas y los chambelanes). Para más información por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 12 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Acompañamiento Espiritual Por favor solicitar una cita con el Padre Gonzalo para poder servirle. Este será un dialogo confidencial y en la presencia del Espíritu Santo. Si usted es bilingüe puede solicitar una cita con cualquiera de los cuatro frailes en la parroquia (Padres Frank, Richard o Joe). También puede hablar con Milagros Anto. Bendición del Hogar, la Oficina y el Carro Con mucho gusto poder servirle. Es hacer presente a Dios en nuestro hogar, lugar de trabajo o vehículo. Por favor comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo. Clases de GED Clases de GED (General Equivalency Diploma) en nuestra Iglesia de Santa María - después de la Misa de español en el Centro Carnevale. Este examen es el equivalente al diploma de la escuela secundaria. Las Clases son en español. Información: Milagros Anto. Clases de Inglés Clases Gratis de inglés en la Iglesia de Santa María - Las clases de inglés para adultos y jóvenes todos los lunes y miércoles 7:30 9:00 PM en el sótano del Centro Carnevale. Hablar inglés nos abre muchas puertas. Nuestros voluntarios son maestros profesionales. English Language Learning Classes for adults new to the United States. Mondays and Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM, downstairs in the Carnevale Center. El Centro de Consejería Pathways es una agencia sin ánimo de lucro dedicada al cuidado de la salud mental. Es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia. Ofrecemos una gran variedad de servicios de salud mental para familias, niños y todas las personas sin importar su religión, edad, raza, u orientación sexual. Las puertas están abiertas para todos los que necesitan consejería. Si usted o algún conocido necesita ayuda visítenos en: 16 Pompton Avenue, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey 07442 [al frente de la iglesia principal] o por favor llame a 973.835.6337 o visite la página web http://www. pathwayscounseling.org/. Si desea ayuda en español. Por favor pregunte por la consejera Betty Ortiz-Drace o envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected] Escuela Católica de Santa María (Pre-Kinder a Grado Octavo) Nuestra Escuela de Santa María (St. Mary’s School) es una comunidad de fe conformada por nuestros alumnos, padres, maestros y frailes franciscanos. Nuestra misión es “educar a los niños en todos los aspectos de la vida, espiritual, emocional, social y académicamente, a través de los esfuerzos de colaboración de los maestros y los padres cuyas, vidas reflejen el mensaje del Evangelio.” Para mayor información por favor llamar al tel 973.835.2010, o escribirle a la secretaria general, la señora Mary Anne Smith, msmith@stmarys-pompton. org. También pue-den solicitar la asistencia del padre Gonzalo. No permitan que el idioma sea una barrera para que sus hijos reciban una buena educación católica. ¡Comuníquense con nosotros! ATENCION: El programa de asistencia médica de Santa María NO realiza exámenes para participar en deportes en las escuelas. Estos exámenes deben ser hechos por el médico en cada escuela, y son gratis. Los estudiantes deben asistir a las sesiones que cada escuela programa para aquellos que quieren participar en actividades deportivas. Programa de Asistencia Médica de la Iglesia de Santa María. Todos los lunes de 7:30 a 9 PM un grupo de doctores y enfermeras voluntarios atienden las necesidades básicas de las personas que no cuentan con seguro medico. Ellos vienen del Hospital de San José en Paterson. No se necesita cita previa. La clínica se encuentra localizada en el sótano del Centro Carnevale (10 Lenox Ave. Pompton Lakes, NJ) en el salón 003. Se cuenta con un intérprete al español. Despensa de Comida de Santa María. Esta despensa gratuita de comida o Food Pantry es un ministerio de nuestra parroquia que ayuda a aproximadamente 175 familias a la semana (o sea aproximadamente 480 personas entre niños y adultos). Si usted o algún conocido necesita un mercado de emergencia, por favor visite nuestra despensa en 22 Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (en la parte baja del estacionamiento municipal) [email protected]. Puede llamar a Elkin Vargas: 973.557.5459 Ministerio Pastoral de San Esteban en Santa María – Saint Stephen Ministry ¿Tiene problemas familiares, o siente soledad? ¿Es usted nuevo(a) en el área? ¿Ha perdido a un ser querido? ¿Ha sido usted o un allegado diagnosticado(a) con cáncer? ¿Sufre de alguna enfermedad crónica? ¿Ha regresado del servicio militar? No importa por lo que está pasando, en nuestra parroquia tenemos la disponibilidad y los recursos para ayudarle. Este ministerio es bilingüe. Llame a Beverly Delleart, Directora del Ministerio Pastoral y Cuidado Cristiano de San Esteban, al 973.835.0374, ext. 113 (beverly@ stmarys-pompton.org). Somos el Rostro de Cristo para aquellos que necesitan compañía. Todas las llamadas son confidenciales. No hay cargos monetarios previstos. Interesados en ser voluntarios en nuestro ministerio, por favor llamar al número antes mencionado. También puede comunicarse con el Padre Gonzalo Grupo de Jóvenes Hispanos de Santa María Este es un nuevo grupo (en español/bilingüe) para jóvenes entre las edades de 13 y 18 años de edad que quieran crecer en su fe, sirviendo a su comunidad y trabajando en equipo con otros jóvenes, de acuerdo al modelo católico y franciscano de nuestra parroquia. Te invitamos a participar todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 8:00 PM en el Centro Carnevale, salón 003 (sótano). Informes: Belinda OrellanoRojas (973.800.2604 - [email protected]) o Marissa Díaz (862.668.5515 - [email protected]). Se necesitan voluntarios para servir en el COMEDOR COMUNITARIO de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Jersey City, una vez al mes. La próxima visita será el sábado 20 de agosto . Es una gran oportunidad para brindar nuestra compañía y un plato de comida a personas, incluidos muchos niños, que están pasando por un momento difícil. Informes (en inglés) con nuestra directora de Servicio Comunitario (Outreach Director) Jacqueline Rose, 973.835.0374 ext 193 ([email protected]). En español: Elkin Vargas 973.557.5459 ([email protected])- o con el Padre Gonzalo 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 Page 13 Ministerio Hispano de Santa María Bendito seas, Señor Dios de toda la creación. En tu bondad nos has creado. En tu misericordia nos has redimido, y en tu siempre amorosa sabiduría nos sostienes con tu Espíritu. Nos has dado el don de la fe, el don de la comunidad de Santa María y el don de la vocación a ser tus discípulos. Te rogamos que ahora nos des los dones de: la iluminación, para que a través de nuestras oraciones podamos conocer tu santo y verdadero mandamiento; el discipulado, para que podamos responder a las necesidades de la comunidad y no sólo a nuestras propias necesidades, y la gratitud, para que, por el bien común, podamos entregarnos a los demás. ¡Que descubramos lo que nos corresponde hacer a cada uno, y que hagamos buenas obras cada día por el bien de tu Reino! Amén. Ana Diaz y Familia 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 17, 2016 “THE BEFORE, DURING & AFTER PEOPLE” Loneliness, homebound, chronic illness, financial difficulties, role of a caregiver, living in a nursing home, aging issues, relocation/moving transitions, marital/family struggles….all concerns Stephen Ministers Consolation care before/during/after the funeral, downsizing/ job loss, separation/divorce, health challenges… Grief/Bereavement Care For All Life’s Losses When you or a loved one are told “You have cancer…” Journey With Cancer Ministers Page 14 Community News (Announcements are offered as a service to you. Appearance in the bulletin does not mean we endorse them. The decision to contact and use any service is yours.) School Principal Applicants—The Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Paterson is seeking applicants for an elementary school principal at St. Pius X School, Montville. Saint Pius X School is a coeducational elementary school, preschool through eighth grade. Information about the opening and the application materials can be found at http://www.patdioschools.org/administrativeopenings. The closing date for applications is July 25, 2016. For those deployed & their families Military Outreach Ministers Our caregivers have completed an extensive formation program and commit to continuing education. They provide emotional and spiritual support through confidential, one-to-one, same-gender care. They are resourceful with referrals to professional/community resources. Above all, they are faith-filled, compassionate, hopeful and dedicated. OFFERED ON A NO-FEE BASIS CALL TODAY: Beverly Delleart, Ministry Director, at 973.835.0374, ext. 113 Showing Christ by Serving Others “By this all men will know that you are My disciples.” John 13:35 World Apostolate of Fatima/Blue Army Shrine—Saturday, August 6, Washington, NJ. Guest speaker/celebrant; confessions; rosary; mass; Divine Mercy Chaplet. Call 908.689.700, ext 210 for more information. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” ~ Mother Theresa