AdvThoe Ccathaolicte www.RCAN.org ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK Vol. 62, No. 3 The community newspaper of the Archdiocese of Newark February 6, 2013 Season of Lent Confessions during season of Lent With Ash Wednesday this year on Feb. 13, the Archdiocese of Newark ‘Light’creates a beacon for Reconciliation has released its annual listing of Lenten regulations. The days of both fast and abstinence during the seasonof Lent are Ash Wednesday BY WARD MIELE for confession, penance and in- with hope in God’s mercy and I and Good Friday.The other Fridays Managing Editor dividual absolution. trust in the help of His grace.” nterior repentance Communal celebrations can Father Thomas Dente, director of Lent are days of abstinence. On is a radical NEWARK — During the up- be part of the Wednesday evening of the Office of Divine Worship a day of fast, only one full meal is permitted. Those between the ages coming Lenten season, Arch- celebrations of The Light is on and chairman of the archdiocesan reorientation of our bishop John J. Myers has issued a for You. Individual parish sched- Year of Faith program, stressed of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On special Year of Faith invitation to ules for the Sacrament of Rec- that The Light is on for You is of- whole life; a return, a day of abstinence, no meat may be Catholics throughout the local onciliation will remain intact. fered to practicing Catholics but eaten. Those who have reached the a conversion to God Church to experience the unique To help prepare for the also has special emphasis on the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. The obligation to ob- and powerful spiritual renewal Sacrament of Reconciliation, the faithful who have fallen away with all our heart. awaiting them in the Sacrament of archdiocesan Year of Faith from the Church. serve the laws of fast and absti- Reconciliation. Web site is available. To specifi- Fr. Dente stressed the bene- nence “substantially,” or as a whole, Declared by Pope Benedict cally obtain information about fits of “celebrating this impor- is a serious obligation. The Fridays of XVI in his Apostolic Letter Porta going to confession, visit the Web tant Sacrament.” Doing so, he the year, outside of Lent, are de- Fidei (Door of Faith), the Year of site (below). The Web site has a explained, the penitent is able to signed as days of penance, but each Faith began last Oct. 11 and ends video on the sacrament, guidance “recognize their sinfulness, it is individual may substitute for the tra- Nov. 24. on how to make a good confes- an opportunity to recover from ditional abstinence from meat some The program outlined by sion, answers to frequently asked one’s sins.” The “key” element, other practice of voluntary self-de- Archbishop Myers, “The Light is questions and pertinent resource he emphasized, is the healing nial as penance. The time for fulfilling on for You,” is a special nation- material. that occurs through the Sacra- the Paschal Precept (Easter duty*) wide initiative to experience In announcing the special ini- ment of Reconciliation. extends from the First Sunday of Christ’s forgiveness and love in tiative to his priests, Archbishop It is, Fr. Dente went on to say, Lent, Feb. 17, to the Solemnity of the confessional. To that end, arch- Myers cited the importance and reconciliation both with God and the Most Holy Trinity, May 26. diocesan priests will be available power of the sacrament as con- the larger Church community. He (*Canon 920, “All the faithful, after to hear confessions in churches tained in the Catechism of the felt it important to point out too they have been initiated into the and college or school chapels on Catholic Church. It states “interior that during The Light is on for Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by Wednesdays during Lent from 7 to repentance is a radical reorienta- You, both anonymous and face-to- the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.) 8 p.m. The exact dates are Feb. 20, tion of our whole life, a return, a face confessions will be available. (USCCB) explained that in the 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27. conversion to God with all our Fr. Dente made a special point to confessional “we meet the Lord, Inside These celebrations consist of a heart, an end of sin, a turning away remind penitents of the anonymity who wants to grant forgiveness Liturgy of the Word to help peni- from evil, with repugnance toward and complete secrecy of the con- and the grace to live a renewed life USA & World News . . . . . . . . . . .4 tents prepare for the Sacrament the evil actions we have commit- fessional. in Him. In this sacrament, He pre- followed by the opportunity to ted. At the same it entails the desire In a recent pastoral, the U.S. pares us to receive Him free from Black History Month . . . . . . . . .8, 9 meet individually with a priest and resolution to change one’s life, Conference of Catholic Bishops serious sin, with a lively faith, Around the Archdiocese . . . . . .12 www.YearofFaithArchNewark.org/reconciliation.htm Continued on page 5 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 PRO-LIFE PROCLAIMED—In advance of Professional Directory . . . . . . . .15 the 40th annual March for Life in www.rcan.org/advocate Washington, D.C. on Jan. 25 (see The Catholic Advocate, Jan. 9), which contained a large contingent from the local Church protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade decision legalizing abortion, Most Rev. John W. Flesey, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, celebrated the annual Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Jan. 20. Father Joseph A. Meagher, the director of the archdiocesan Respect Life office and the pastor of Saint Antoninus Parish in Newark, was a concelebrant. Following Mass and braving strong, frigid winds, the faithful—as pictured—marched to nearby Saint Lucy Parish for a Eucharistic Holy Hour, display- ing a pro-life banner. In his homily, Bishop Flesey declared each person “has a des- tiny and the opportunity to be all they were meant to be by God who created them.” He stressed the point that “every pregnancy means a baby. Pray everyone realizes that.” In addition to the Mass at the Newark Cathedral and the annual march in Washington D.C., the Piscataway-based New Jersey Right to Life held a pro-life rally Advocate photo – Ward Miele in Trenton on Jan. 22. Our Archdiocese 2 February 6, 2013 Archbishop sees gun control in light of the Gospel I n the month since the tragic shooting at Sandy • Call for sensible regulations of guns Hook Elementary School in Connecticut many of • Support legislative efforts that seek to protect soci- our country’s political and moral leaders have en- Sincerely ety from the violence associated with easy access tered into a discussion about our present gun con- to deadly weapons including assault weapons. trol laws and how best to move forward as we look • Make a serious commitment to confront the perva- in the Lord into the future. Once again we need to look at this as an- sive role of addiction and mental illness in crime. other aspect of the “culture of death” that threatens our na- Do these sound familiar? It seems that 13 years tion and its citizens. As chief shepherd of this local Church later, despite the hard work and efforts of many, these of Newark, I want to share my thoughts and reflections on same concerns are present. How many tragedies have this important issue. By Archbishop John J. Myers to occur before we take seriously the call of the Gospel First of all, we reiterate that we are always a people of to be peacemakers. prayer. As was stated in “Call to Action in Response to After reviewing recent proposals, I see a very good I Newtown Tragedy” on Dec. 21, 2012 (see The Catholic call upon both the president and beginning of a dialogue that will finally address these Advocate, Jan. 9), several of my brother bishops said: “As issues. I know well the twists and turns that seem so Congress to lay aside partisan Catholic bishops, we join together with the president of common in our legislative process. However, I call our conference, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who on the day politics and work for the common upon both the president and Congress to lay aside par- of the horrible tragedy expressed his profound solidarity tisan politics and work for the common good of our with and prayers for the families, friends, neighbors and good of our people. people. I believe that people of good will from diverse communities whose hearts have been rent by the loss of a political opinions can come to a common ground on child or loved one.” As I did soon after the tragedy I reiter- with emotion and I recognize that this can be magnified these issues. Our people will be the first to benefit. ate the need for our parishes and faithful to continue to after a tragedy like Newtown. However, we are called not I call too upon the faithful, not to let this important pray for all those involved and affected by this incident. to shrink away from such issues, but look at them in light issue fade from memory as other issues important to Yet, we can also use this tragedy as an opportunity for of the Gospel and the teaching of the Church. For us this our country arise. We cannot afford to let another moral growth. Again I quote from my brother bishops is indeed, a moral issue. tragedy to happen to make us remember. who wrote: “Sacred Scripture reminds us time and again In speaking in 2000 on the statement “Responsibility, Please support all reasonable efforts of gun con- to ‘be not afraid.’ Indeed, we must find within ourselves Rehabilitation and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on trol as they work through the legislative process. Be the faith-filled courage to address the challenges our na- Crime and Criminal Justice,” the U.S. bishops asked legis- in touch with your representatives and let them tion faces, both in our homes and in our national policies.” lators and all Catholics and people of good will to follow know how important this is to us, our children, and The issue of gun control has always been one charged some basic options: future generations. Faith Quest program begins Feb. 27 with a roster of scholarly speakers By Michael c. GaBriele series brochure and registration speak on “The Eucharist.” Father Editor form, call the Saint Aloysius Robert G. Laferrera, pastor of Our office at (973) 226-0209, ext. Lady of the Blessed Sacrament CALDWELL—Faith Quest 8, or any of the other sponsor- will address “The Easter Triduum: 2013, a four-week Catholic adult ing parishes. Contact Patricia Entering into the Dying and Rising faith-formation forum will open Fitzpatrick, a member of the of the Lord.” Wednesday, Feb. 27 , 7:30-9 p.m. Faith Quest steering committee, Sister Alice Uhl, O.P., the at Saint Aloysius Parish, 219 at (973) 994-0173 for additional coordinator for the Rite of Chris- Bloomfield Ave. information tian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Saint Aloysius also will host Along with Saint Aloysius, at Saint Aloysius, serves as the the three additional weekly ses- other parishes in northwestern chair of the Faith Quest steering sions, presented on Wednesdays Essex County that sponsor the committee. “Faith Quest taps the Submitted photo evenings during the Season of annual adult-education series talents of the Archdiocese of Saint Aloysius Parish in Caldwell will host the 2013 Faith Quest Catholic adult faith-formation series, which began in 2007 as part Lent: March 6, 13 and 20—all include: Notre Dame, North Newark,” Sr. Alice said. of the Archdiocese of Newark’s New Energies Program. Pictured starting at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Msgr. Caldwell; Saint Thomas More, The list of speakers making are members of the Faith Quest steering committee, preparing to Michael J. Desmond is the pastor Fairfield; and Our Lady of the presentations in the Faith Quest mail out brochures for the four-part program. of Saint Aloysius. Blessed Sacrament, Roseland. The series includes Sister Vivien The four-part series, which is three primary topics to be ad- Jennings, O.P., former president of Award from the College of Saint senior pastor at Caldwell United open to the public, features “stand- dressed by speakers include prayer Caldwell College; Father Thomas Elizabeth (CSE), Convent Station; Methodist Church and convener alone” presentations, meaningthat and spirituality, understanding A. Dente, director of the arch- Catherine Martin, Ph.D., author of the West Essex Ministerial those interested in attending Sacred Scripture and faith in prac- diocesan Office of Divine and professor of Theology at CSE; Association; Ginger Grancagnolo, Faith Quest can attend some or tice. Father Anthony J. Randazzo, Worship; Dr. Zeni Fox, Ph.D., an Mary Bertani pastoral minister and Ed. D., O.P.A., author, private all of the sessions. A small the pastor of Notre Dame, will dis- author and the recipient of the licensed therapist; John Pascal, a counselor and adjunct professor “free-will” donation is suggest- cuss “Living with the Vatican II “Wisdom and Service Award” teacher at Seton Hall Prep, West at Bloomfield College; and Dr. ed for those who attend in order Visionaries.” Father James Manos, from Saint John’s University, New Orange, and an adjunct profes- Nancy Blattner, Ph.D., O.P.A ., the to defray expenses. To obtain a pastor of Saint Thomas More, will York, and the “Servant Leader sor at CSE; Rev. Jeff Markay, president of Caldwell College. Most Reverend John J. Myers President and Publisher Advertising: AdTvheo Cacthoalicte Michael c. gabriele editor & Associate Publisher [email protected] The Catholic Advocate does not endorse the services and goods advertised in its pages. Ward Miele Managing editor [email protected] Acceptance of advertisers and advertising copy is subject to the publisher’s approval. neither Marilyn smith Production supervisor [email protected] the publication nor publisher shall be liable for damages if an advertisement fails to be published Marge Pearson-Mccue director ofAdvertising & operations [email protected] or for any error in an advertisement. The community newspaper very rev. Michael M. 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GaBriele Call Geraldine Ricci-Menegolla at Chris Christie tapped him for the Editor (201) 998-0088 to reserve tickets. state’s Transportation Trust Fund Proceeds of the reception benefit Authority. NEWARK—The 20th annual programs sponsored by the Arch- Creamer runs the 90-year-old Archbishop’s Business and Labor diocese of Newark’s CYO/Youth family business, which ranks Recognition Reception will be and Young Adult Ministries, based among the top-200 construction held Tuesday, March 12 at May- at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat companies in the United States. A fair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Ave., Center, located at 499 Belgrove graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson West Orange. Dr., Kearny. Thomas G. Conboy is University, Teaneck, he has risen The fund-raising event begins the director of the CYO and Office through the ranks of the business at 5:30 p.m. as guests will have the of Youth and Young Adult Min- during the last 40 years. Creamer opportunity to have their pictures istries, while Father Timothy Graff and Son is involved in heavy- taken with Archbishop John J. serves as pastoral moderator. construction infrastructure proj- Myers. Cocktails and food stations Gregory Lalevee, the business ects—roads, bridges, rail installa- will open at 6 p.m., while the pro- manager of International Union tions and water, electrical, gas Submitted photo gram is slated to start at 7:15 p.m. of Operating Engineers, Local and telecommunications utility J. Fletcher Creamer, Jr., (left) chief executive officer of J. Fletcher Tickets are priced at $200 per 825, Springfield, and J. Fletcher contracts. Creamer and Son Inc., and Gregory Lalevee, the business manager of person or $1,800 for a group of 10. Creamer, Jr., chief executive offi- William T. Mullen, president International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 825, will be honored cer of J. Fletcher Creamer and of the NJ State Building and at the 20th annual Archbishop’s Business and Labor Recognition Son Inc., Hackensack, will be Construction Trades Council Reception, which will be held March 12 at Mayfair Farms, West Orange. honored at the event. serves as the reception chairman, Interfaith Lalevee was elected as the while Charles Wowkanech, the Benedictine Monks of Newark Abbey business manager of Local 825 in president of the NJ State AFL- Weekday Services in St. Mary’s Church breakfast set 2010. In May 2011 he was named CIO and Thomas P. Giblin, busi- to the IUOE’s general executive ness manager of Local No. 68, 5:00 a.m. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament for Feb. 18 board. One month later Gov. IUOE are co-chairmen. 6:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:40 a.m. Midday Prayer 5:00 p.m. Community Mass NEWARK — The Interfaith 7:00 p.m. Sung Vespers Brotherhood/Sisterhood of Bergen County will hold its 27th annual 520 Dr. M.L. King Boulevard, Newark, NJ breakfast on Monday, Feb. 18, 10 (973) 792-5786 or visit www.newarkabbey.org a.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton, 650 Terrace Ave. Tickets for the breakfast are $25 for adults and $15 for chil- dren under the age of 12. Con- tact Father Phillip F. Latronico, M.A., chairman of the arch- diocesan Commission for Inter- religious Affairs, by phone at (201) 935-6492 or via e-mail ([email protected]) for more infor- mation. Members of the interfaith or- ganization’s Sikh community will be the hosts for the gathering. Harinder Singh, co-founder and WhenJesus turned around and noticed chief programming officer of the them following Him, Sikh Research Institute, based in He asked them, San Antonio, TX, will serve as the “What are you looking for?” keynote speaker. Singh’s presenta- tion is titled “Harmony in a World They said to Him, “Rabbi,where of Difference.” do you stay?” Fr. Latronico recalled that last year a lone gunman killed and “Come and see,” wounded worshipers at a Sikh He answered. temple in Oak Creek, WI (see The John 1:38-39 Stained glass alcoves Catholic Advocate, Aug. 22, 2012). Have you considered following Along with the Catholic and after Jesus Sikh faiths, communities repre- as a Priest, Sister or Brother...? sented in the Interfaith Brother- hood/Sisterhood of Bergen Coun- ty include Jewish, Muslim, Protes- tant, Baha’i, Hindu and Jain. Fr. John Gabriel, Vocations Director The Sikh religion has a fol- The Vocations Office lowing of over 20 million peo- 171 Clifton Ave. •P.O. Box 9500 ple worldwide. Sikhism preach- Newark, NJ 07104-0500 es there is only one God for all (973) 497-4365 religions and that all people are equal in the eyes of God. 4 USA & World News February 6, 2013 At March for Life gathering Jan. 24, 25 Bishop, in homily, tells faithful: don’t lose hope By Michael c. GaBriele Activities, was the principal cele- Editor brant and homilist at the Jan. 24 Vigil Mass. Following the Open- WASHINGTON—Pilgrims ing Mass, the vigil continued in from throughout the United States the Crypt Church of the Basilica gathered at the Basilica of the with confessions, a National National Shrine of the Immaculate Rosary for Life, night prayer Conception on Jan. 24, praying for according to the Byzantine Rite, an end to abortion during the and holy hours led by seminarians Opening Mass of the National from across the country. Prayer Vigil for Life. On Jan. 25, the Basilica of the The Vigil Mass, celebrated on National Shrine of the Immaculate the eve of the annual March for Conception hosted morning Life rally on the National Mall, co- prayers in the Crypt Church and incided with the 40th anniversary the closing Mass in the Great Bishop Kevin Farrell of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Submitted photo Upper Church. Most Rev. Kevin J. ple’ of the Old Testament who Wade decision on Jan. 22, 1973, Caldwell College students participated in the annual March for Life. Farrell, the Bishop of Dallas, wandered through the desert for 40 which legalized abortion nation- The group included (front row, left to right) Elizabeth Hooban; was the principal celebrant and years. The Lord made a covenant wide. Since the decision was Melissa Brady; Lindsay Hulin; Alexandria Pascucci; (middle row) homilist. The Diocese of Dallas’ with them that they would inherit handed down, an estimated 55 Courtney Privett; Rosalie Burke; Amy Ondrejack; Samantha Web site posted Bishop Farrell’s the Promised Land, but with all the Rivera; Melissa Pascucci; Laura Schreiber; (back row) Christopher million abortions have been legal- homily. setbacks—the discouragement, Petillo. Hulin and Ondrejack attended the “Students for Life of ly performed in the United States. “Over the past 40 years we the suffering and pain and the pas- America” national conference the day after the March for Life. As reported, members of the have labored in the name of Jesus sage of time—they began to lose Archdiocese of Newark took Catholic Advocate, Jan. 9). and events this week are also a to rid our nation of the tragic hope. Without faith, we too can part in the annual March for “Marking the anniversary of time to pray with faith and hope in scourge of abortion,” Bishop begin to lose hope of ever chang- Life, held on Jan. 25 (see The the Roe decision each year could God’s mercy. The commitment Farrell said. “We have had some ing the hearts of those who do not be disheartening in light of the and energy of hundreds of thou- success. Today, there is a nation- believe in the sanctity of human (cid:76)(cid:69)(cid:65)(cid:82)(cid:78)(cid:32)(cid:82)(cid:79)(cid:83)(cid:65)(cid:82)(cid:89)(cid:32)(cid:77)(cid:65)(cid:75)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:71) lives lost and the lives shattered by sands of young people who are wide decline in both the number life. (cid:76)(cid:69)(cid:87)(cid:73)(cid:83)(cid:32)(cid:38)(cid:32)(cid:67)(cid:79)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:65)(cid:78)(cid:89) abortion,” Susan Wills, assistant here to pray and to march on behalf and rate of abortions. 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We must pray and we must (cid:40)(cid:56)(cid:48)(cid:48)(cid:41)(cid:32) (cid:51)(cid:52)(cid:50)(cid:32) (cid:45)(cid:32) (cid:50)(cid:52)(cid:48)(cid:48) (USCCB), said. “But this Mass growing and stronger than ever.” lion innocent children lose their continue to make our voices heard Cardinal Seán O’Malley of lives each year through abortion. so that our elected leaders know Boston, chairman of the U.S. After these 40 years of hard work that there are many who stand for Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life we may feel like the ‘chosen peo- life. We must never give up.” DIVINE MERCY 8th Annual CONFERENCE March 2, 2013, 9 am – 5:30 pm Cardinal Spellman High School – Bronx, NY SPEAKERS Johnnette Msgr. James Fr. Donald Fr. Tad Fr. Bernard Benkovic Lisante Calloway, MIC Pacholczyk, PhD Murphy, CFR Mater Ecclesiae College Choir Q & A PANEL OF DIVINE MERCY EXPERTS TRIBUTE TO: Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR HOLY MASS, by Joe Campo and Chris Bell MAIN CELEBRANT: Fr. Mariusz Koch, CFR FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: 1-800-462-7426 • www.thedivinemercy.org/bronx Local News 5 February 6, 2013 40 Days effort seeks volunteers to join pro-life prayer campaign AREA—The 40 Days for Life by phone (973-509-8123) or facilities. The 40 Days for Life campaign, which begins Ash e-mail ([email protected]) for national headquarters is based Wednesday (Feb. 13) and ends more information. in Fredericksburg, VA. The vig- Palm Sunday (March 24), is seek- The prayer vigils run from 7 ils were held last year in the ing volunteers for pro-life prayer a.m. to 7 p.m. In Montclair, the Archdiocese of Newark. vigils in Montclair, Plainfield and vigil will be held at the Social Citing information provided by Hackensack. Security Building (across the the 40 Days for Life national head- LIFENET of Montclair is co- street from high-volume abortion quarters, Flaherty said that since ordinating the “40 Days for Life” center) at 396 Bloomfield Ave.; 2004 more than 15,500 church plans in Montclair. Chris Flaherty, in Hackensack at The Women’s congregations throughout the a member of the archdiocesan Choice, 10 Zabriskie St. (call United States have participated in Pro-Life Commission, is the ex- 551-265-8121 for details); in Plain- the 40 Days for Life campaigns; Submitted photo ecutive director of LIFENET. field at the Options for Women more than 6,700 children have Last year Chris Flaherty (second from left), the executive director of The archdiocesan Respect Life abortion facility, 1024 Park Ave. been spared from abortion; and 25 LIFENET, demonstrated with archdiocesan seminarians during the 40 Office, based in Linden and led (908-322-6763). abortion facilities completely shut Days for Life campaign. The group, pictured on Bloomfield Avenue in by Father Joseph A. Meagher The local efforts are part of a down, following local 40 Days for Montclair, includes (left to right) Cerilo Javinez, Flaherty, Michael (the pastor of Saint Antoninus national campaign of fasting and Life campaigns. Tabernero and Angel Gamba Malagon. Parish in Newark) is organizing public prayer outside abortion prayer vigils. Contact Flaherty centers and Planned Parenthood Organizers of March forums remind faithful to register www.rcan.org/menscommission http://www.rcan.org/womcom NEWARK—Organizers of the annual Catholic Men’s Conference and Women’s Commission Day of Reflection have placed special em- phasis on early registration. Both events will be held at Seton Hall University, South Orange. The men’s conference will take place March 2 followed by the women’s Day of Reflection on March 9. Their hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., respectively, and include a con- tinental breakfast and lunch. 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Together the three are called Our Credentials Also Include 29 Design And Industry Awards For Like Yours Since 1919 Excellence In Marker, Monument And Mausoleum Design text represents excerpts on the the “acts of the penitent.” 6 Local News February 6, 2013 A season to reconcile, reflect and refresh S & eeing B With the start of lent tion—namely, that the govern- this lenten season to prepare for the better or reinforces the elieving only a week away, we ment must not force Americans to themselves spiritually for this spe- good we may already be doing. begin to turn our violate their religious and moral cial moment in their lives. ideally, it not only includes interi- thoughts to what might be the beliefs on respect for life when For the rest of us, we will en- or spiritual growth but also exteri- most appropriate sacrifices and/or they provide healthcare or spon- gage ourselves in the disciplines or charitable action that should be charitable initiatives to undertake sor or purchase health coverage. of lent, including resolutions for a part of our lives year ‘round. during this holy season. The pre-printed postcards growth in holiness, from fasting Regular prayer should always Considering that it has been make it easy to express your and abstinence to daily Mass and be the foundation of our daily 40 years since the Roe v. Wade views in a concise and consistent Communion to Stations of the routine, and concern for the poor decision legalizing abortion and way, although individual letters to Cross and days of recollection in should always be expressed in conscious of the more recent senators and representatives at our parishes and those sponsored tangible ways through helping at threats to religious liberty includ- this time and throughout the year by our Archdiocesan Men’s and a food pantry or soup kitchen ed in national healthcare reform, are always appropriate. Women’s commissions in March. with your time or material re- the bishops of the United States The following weekend, hun- Many will also participate in sources. Faith in action always By Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Arnhols are inviting us this coming week- dreds of adult candidates for com- lenten Communal Penance leads to a deeper faith more alive end to participate in a post card pletion of their Sacraments of Services or individual confes- with the love of Christ! the Evangelist Parish in campaign, “Project life and initiation will present themselves sions. This lent, the Archdiocese (Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Bergenfield, and archdiocesan liberty,” in defense of human life to Archbishop John J. Myers, of newark will mark the Year of Arnhols is pastor of Saint John vicar for pastoral life.) and religious liberty. who will call them to ongoing Faith by guaranteeing confes- The bishops have found this conversion and holiness. Several sions in every parish on the an effective tool in the past and hundred more catechumens who lenten Wednesdays (excluding Cathedral prepares to host are asking us to once again re- have been preparing for two years Ash Wednesday) from 7 to 8 mind our government representa- to become members of the p.m., in addition to whatever the Conversion, Election rites tives and legislators in the Church through the Sacraments usual parish times for confession Congress and Senate of some of of Baptism, Confirmation and may be. Hopefully, this universal the issues that really matter to us eucharist at this year’s easter schedule, entitled “The light is By Michael c. GaBriele the first weekend of the lent, rep- as Catholics and ought to matter vigil will be “elected’ or formally On for You,” will provide the Editor resent important steps in the Rite to the citizens of our country, re- chosen by the archbishop to pro- moment of grace for many who of Christian initiation of Adults gardless of religious denomina- ceed through the Scrutiny rites of have been away from the Church neWARK—The Archdiocese (RCiA), the process by which an or the serious practice of their of newark will conduct the annual adult becomes a Catholic. The Rite faith to “come home” and be rec- Call to Continuing Conversion of election marks the “choosing” onciled to god (see story on and Rite of election Feb. 16 and of those who have been prepar- page 1). 17, respectively, at the Cathedral ing for initiation into the Catholic Ultimately, any lenten prac- Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Church. tice we take on should be some- The two liturgical rites, cele- Father John J. Chadwick, HH thing that changes our direction brated in the United States during S.T.D., the archdiocesan director elp us continue of RCiA, said the Rite of election focuses on catechumens—unbap- tized adults. The Church’s min- our mission St. Andrew the Apostle Church istry of formation and preparation of catechumens is called the cate- of evangelization chumenate, a period that typically Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance lasts for one year. The period of the catechumenate is part of a process and spreading of conversion and catechesis 126 Broadway Bayonne NJ (Church teaching) for those who wish to join the Catholic faith. He the "Good News". Saturday, March 9th said the season of lent is a period of intense spiritual preparation. “Catechumens find strength in Bobby Byrne & Orchestra god’s grace and through the sup- port of our (archdiocesan) com- munity,” Fr. Chadwick said. 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Gabriele The AAA campaign began about how their life was impacted Last month the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Development hosted the annual “appreciation re- Feb. 2 and 3 with “pledge week” at by programs funded through the ception” to launch the 2013 AAA campaign. Pictured at the event, held at the Newark chancery, are (left to the 218 parishes throughout the AAA.” right) Carla L. Repollet, executive director of the Office of Stewardship and Development; Father Anthony J. four counties of the Archdiocese In addition to practical sugges- Lionelli, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Montclair; Archbishop John J. Myers; and Peggy of Newark (see The Catholic tions, Repollet stressed it was es- Frazza, AAA coordinator at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Ridgewood. Call the archdiocesan Advocate,Jan. 23). Continued on page 10 Development Office at (973) 497-4129 for more information on donating to the AAA. Carla Repollet, executive di- rector of the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Development, said the final tally for the 2012 OOvveerr 660000 AAA was $10 million in pledges, DDrreesssseess down 3 percent from the previous year. Repollet acknowledged tepid FFoorr YYoouurr economic conditions, concerns CCoommmmuunniioonn over unemployment, the damage DDaayy caused by Hurricane Sandy and even the focus on the presidential ((PPlluuss--SSiizzeess)) election were all seen as factors NNoo AAppppooiinnttmmeenntt NNeeeeddeedd contributing to the mild decline in Our 22n d Year 2012 pledges. Susan B. Banks, Owner “We faced many challenges last year,” Repollet said, address- ing the Jan. 17 gathering at the Archdiocesan Center—the annual “appreciation reception” for AAA parish coordinators and pastors. “Many of those who give consis- tently just could not do it last year. Therefore the number of donors declined. Knowing this, we all have to think of new ways to invite more parishioners to give to the (2013) AAA. On the bright side, she said Spring Series for AAA rebates to parishes totaled nearly $900,000 as 106 parishes Professionals achieved their goal for pledges. The top five parishes that achieved at Seton Hall the highest percentage above and beyond their goal for 2012 were: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Ridgewood; Holy Trinity, Fort Lee; Holy Rosary, Edgewater; Our Critical Negotiating Skills for Women: Capitalizing on Lady of Mount Carmel, Montclair; Your Unique Strengths and Saint Augustine, Newark. 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Describing his tumultuous the Archdiocese of Newark cele- served in Liberia from 1984-2002 with kids, some even sleeping on time as a missionary in Liberia brates Black History Month dur- in the Buah District of Grand Kru the floor. At night, soldiers “I ’ve been arrested a during the country’s brutal 14- ing February. County. Some of his responsibili- would shoot their weapons in the number of times, year civil war, he witnessed The initials “SMA” stand ties included working as a pastor air and once a bullet grazed shot at and even atrocities first-hand while serv- for the group’s name in Latin: and managing an elementary someone inside the house. We accused of being an ing as the regional superior of Societas Missionum ad Afros. school. The country erupted into moved a dresser in front of the Israeli spy,” Father the congregation in Africa’s SMA is a global network of over two civil wars from 1989-2003. windows so no stray bullets Michael Moran, S.M.A., Provin- oldest republic. 1,000 Catholic missionaries— According to estimates by BBC would come in. Most soldiers re- cial Superior of the Society of These vivid recollections women and men—who serve News, 250,000 people were killed spected the Church and wouldn’t African Missions, Tenafly, said shared by Fr. Moran paint a pic- people throughout Africa as well during the wars and many thou- bother us unless they were des- as people of African descent sands more fled the fighting. The perate for money,” he recalled. throughout the world. French- conflict left the country in eco- Not only did he provide a safe born Bishop Melchior de Marion nomic ruin. haven for children, but soldiers Bresillac founded SMA in Lyon, “Our compound was sur- who wanted to abandon the fight We salute France, on Dec. 8, 1856. The rounded by a brick wall and par- would also seek refuge within the Black History Month American Province of SMA was ents felt it was safer to send their SMA confines. Soldiers, some of established in 1941. children over to my house during them children themselves, were with thanksgiving and prayer recruited by tribe. The ethnic group in power was the Krahn IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Our prayerful salute tribe and in opposition were the CHURCH Gio and Mano. Fr. Moran en- couraged soldiers to leave their during MONTCLAIR weapons outside after conflict erupted inside the home between Black History Month children and soldiers from oppos- Anthony P. Vainieri, Owner ing tribes. NJ Lic. No. 2032 St. Mary, Star of the Sea The relationship between the Church and soldiers during Anthony P. Vainieri Jr., Manager Bayonne the war was tenuous. Catholic NJ Lic. No. 3880 religious leaders in Liberia, at Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Director the time, spoke out against NJ Lic. No. 3558 atrocities committed by those We Salute Black History Month We Salute Black History Month in power and by extension, some soldiers viewed priests as 5923 Kennedy Blvd • North Bergen, NJ 07047 Residential & Commercial the enemy. In one instance, Fr. 201-868-6555 Oil Service Moran’s vocation helped save & Installations one woman’s life. “A soldier held a Krahn W woman at gunpoint just outside e salu te my door. I intervened and said Black Histo ry MontH the woman was in my care and WitH tHanksgiving ••SWyES htrElupm c EunSEtrogmyErS in SavingS Ik ilcleodu.l dT hneo t soalldloiewr thherre attoe nbede and prayers to both of our lives and brought Sister Patricia Lucas us to a higher ranking officer. The senior officer happened to Director of African-American, Saint Peter Claver attend Catholic school as a boy African & Caribbean Apostolate and pardoned us. However, if st. Henry Celebrates the Spirit the woman was ever caught Bayonne and I was not present, she and would be killed.” He said the Accomplishments of woman survived and is still in Black History Month tells the contact with the priest who African-Americans, helped rescue her. story of a people and The SMA missionaries were Africans and the evacuated several times during their accomplishments vital to the war, Fr. Moran explained. Caribbean Heritage the fabric of America. Soldiers would take everything 56 Elmwood Ave., from the homes and did not want during HolySpirit& Montclair anyone, the Church included, ourladyHelpofCHriStianS Rev. Richard D. Carlson, Black History Month to intervene. The missionaries moved from town to town, and Administrator eaStorange eventually were led out of the BLack History Month 9 February 6, 2013 county. Fr. Moran spent 18 years missionary work, Fr. Moran said tired priests and upholding fi- in war-torn Liberia and felt he had it takes time to build a relation- nances of the missionary socie- a duty to the people with whom ship with members of a commu- ty. There are many expatriate he had formed a relationship. nity and to gain their confidence. clergy working in this country “To keep us going, (the SMA) Understanding the culture is im- from Africa and India. SMA reinforced among ourselves that perative when trying to serve hosts an orientation for the vis- what we were doing was impor- others. “We are there to discern iting priests to help them under- tant. Our presence said that the God’s presence among the peo- stand and adapt to the culture. Church was faithful to its people. ple. We have to be open to see For over 150 years SMA mis- We not only served Catholics, but God’s presence in different cul- sionaries have provided both spir- all people and we couldn’t aban- tures and lifestyles. For exam- itual and practical care in Africa don them. We came to know the ple, Americans are very goal- as pastors, teachers, healthcare people better than the non-gov- oriented. In Liberia, the object workers, construction workers, ernment organizations (NGOs) was to work together in com- farmers and other various roles. who were sent to Liberia. We munity. They were more inter- The missionaries of the American could get the organizations and ested in how they related to Province primarily minister in the local people to work together. each other. For us, the goal is Liberia, Ghana, Kenya and Because SMA has been there for all that matters. For them, the Tanzania The organization also so long, the people trusted us and people themselves are what strives to preserve and encourage Submitted photo knew we were there to help,” he mattered.” African art and culture and main- Father Michael Moran, S.M.A., center, speaks with members of explained. In the United States, there tains several museums through- Barkleyville Parish in the Cape Palmas Diocese, Liberia. Fr. Moran Fr. Moran returned to the are only 27 SMA priests. As out the world. The SMA’s inter- returned to the West African country in 2010 after serving there for United States in 2002 and con- provincial superior, Fr. Moran national administrative headquar- 18 years. Founded in 1822 by freed American and Caribbean fessed he felt “burned out.” He is responsible for the elderly re- ters is in Rome. slaves, Liberia endured two civil wars between 1989-2003. has visited Liberia many times since he left and keeps in contact with some of his former students. A Tribute “Whenever I go back, people still We Salute Black History say hello and remember me. One to and the of my former students is a nurse Black History Month and another works for the United Accomplishments of African-Americans Nations.” from The political situation in the Church of Saint Gabriel West African nation, which sits St. Patrick’s Pro Cathedral on the Atlantic coast and borders the Archangel and St. John’s Church Sierra Leone, Guinea and Cote Saddle River d’Ivoire, has improved dramati- Newark cally. In 2003, a peace agree- ment was reached in Liberia. L Democratic elections took place ooking back and looking in 2005. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Harvard-trained economist and ahead, Black History Month B H M former Minister of Finance, was LACK ISTORY ONTH elected as the first female presi- is a time of reflection. dent in Africa. is a special and appropriate “Things are getting better in Liberia and people move around time to reflect and learn. more freely; there is hope,” Fr. Moran said. “People have to St. Philomena, Livingston Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Orange begin to trust each other again. There are still a lot of weapons in the country. Weapons give people a great sense of empowerment— if you are a 13-year-old boy hold- We Salute Black History Month We join in the joyous celebration ing a gun, you have ‘a say’ over everyone.” of Black History Month. Fr. Moran’s faith journey to Africa began thousands of miles away while at seminary in his home state of Missouri. 19 Lincoln Avenue ANGELO G. MANIA, CFSP Rutherford, NJ 07070 NJ Lic. No. JP03201 He was always interested in Telephone: 201-939-1050 Manager traveling to the continent and www.collinscalhoun.com finally visited Tanzania with St. Genevieve, Elizabeth e-mail: [email protected] the SMA in 1978. “During my first night at the mission station I heard drums beating loudly at The message of around 2 a.m. I was nervous and We honor Black History Month and the thought someone was attacking us. It turns out that it was harvest significance of what it has to say about iBlack History Monthi season and the farmers were is both inspirational and the past and about the future. gathering before dawn to head to the fields. The people were real- educational. Important lessons ly excited to meet us and were very open and friendly. While St. FranciS, Hoboken for us all. there, I learned what things are The Little Church with a Big Heart of value,” he recalled. St. Ann, Hoboken Regarding the dynamics of 10 Local News February 6, 2013 Caldwell looks to attain university status CALDWELL—Nancy said. “The campus community is A task force has been charged Becoming a university has Blattner, Ph.D., O.P.A., president excited about the possibility of and is workin g t o compile the pro- been part of Blattner’s vision since of Caldwell College, said the col- claiming the designation of uni- posal that will be submitted ulti- her arrival at Caldwell in July lege’s board of trustees has unani- versity, a name that many of us be- mately for approval to the Office 2009. In her remarks to the col- mously passed a resolution charg- lieve already describes Caldwell of the New Jersey Secretary of lege’s strategic planning commit- ing the college to move forward College with the offering of our Higher Education. The process is tee in spring 2010, she first out- with the necessary steps towards first doctoral program in Applied expected to take at least two years lined this vision, and subsequently, achievement of university status. Behavior Analysis in 2009, our to complete. Blattner said she is university status became part of “This is certainly a defining strong master’s degrees in multi- hopeful that the change in status Caldwell College’s five-year moment in the history of Caldwell ple disciplinary areas, and our di- will occur during Caldwell’s 75th strategic plan. The college has College and in its future,” Blattner versity and growth.” anniversary during the 2014- seen significant growth in re- 2015 school year. cent years . Nancy Blattner Parish to host job-seeker workshop RIDGEWOOD—The Career Resources Ministry sions are free, open to the public and parish mem- of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 1 Passaic St., bership is not required. in its continuing effort to provide help to people Members of the parish ministry are career con- seeking employment, will present the first of four sultants and human-resource professionals dedicated winter/spring career workshops on Sunday, Feb. to helping people seeking employment. For addition- 24, at 1 p.m. al information, call Carol Shea at (201) 447-4215 or Workshops are held in the meeting room located Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864. in the lower church. Anyone seeking employment or “Create Your Communications Strategy and anticipating possible unemployment is invited to at- Resume” is the topic of the first workshop ses- tend. There is no pre-registration needed to partici- sion. Those attending should bring a copy of their pate in any or all of the four workshops. The ses- current resume. 2013 AAA monetary wealth. She cited a re- everything we have is a blessing cent study by Notre Dame’s from God, which we must share Catholic Social and Pastoral with others who are in need,” Continued from page 1 Research Initiative, which con- she said. sential for parishioners to reflect on cluded Catholics tend to separate Archbishop John J. Myers also the grand scheme of Catholic life their monetary wealth and material addressed the Jan. 17 assembly at and spiritual values, and re-exam- possessions from their spiritual life. the chancery, thanking everyone ine their material possessions and “We must get them to see that for their efforts in 2012 and en- couraging them to continue their ©2012 Feld Entertainment CANA Y PORUE HBOERLNP C SHAILVDE? wsppaoorrikskhe t ehsoi,s fs ychtehaoero. lAsd airfcnfhdicb cuisolhtmioemps uMmnyiateineryss “Baby Janis” was saved from abortion faced last year due to the impact of and born on 9/14/12. We struggle to keep Hurricane Sandy. our prolife shelters open to provide a “Most of us experienced what choice for over 300pregnant women life was like without electricity who call our hotline monthly. Your and many had to deal with the contributions can help save many of devastating effects of flooding God’s innocent preborn children.” and other storm-related dam- Kathy DiFiore-Founder age,” Archbishop Myers re- Several Sources Shelters called. “This, understandably, af- fected our donors’ ability to give. P.O. Box 157 • Ramsey, NJ 07446 Hopefully we will not have storms of that magnitude this 201-825-7277 year. However, I am very grate- Visit our websites: ful to our many parishioners who www.severalsources.net • www.chastitycall.org were generous, allowing the many programs funded by the KIDS’ TICKETS $12! appeal to continue to serve the poor and our other ministries.” Limit 4 with purchase of one full-priced adult ticket. Select performances only. 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