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We are Church of the Presentation,
a welcoming Catholic community leading people
into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
through Word, Worship, and Outreach.
September 12, 2021 / 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We Remember, and We Pray…
Twenty years ago, we gathered together to
remember those who died in the terrorists attacks
on September 11, 2001.
At the 5:00pm Mass this weekend, we gather again
to remember the thousands of innocent lives that
were lost on that unforgettable morning, and the
courage of the countless men and women who put
their lives at risk to help others.
We remember that God is our only true security,
and that our faith calls us to seek not only a safer
world, but a more just and peaceful world for all
God’s children.
Welcome to our 2021-2022 Year!
Our Parish-wide Theme this year is
"COME TO THE TABLE."
Why come to the table? Jesus had a thing
about tables. He loved them, and he sat with so many people sharing a meal, talking, and giving
Himself to them. It is our heritage almost, to do the same! We gather here at "the best table in town"
which provides the setting for the divine sacrifice and gift of the Eucharist. We come together in
less formal ways to share a meal, a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and we celebrate milestones and
revisit memories and share life together. At all of these tables, all of these sacred spaces, Jesus is
with us.
Join us this year as we explore what it means to Come to the Table. Join us as we explore the
ordinary sacred ritual of gathering around the table in our homes and together as a parish
community. Join us for formation opportunities that invite us to come to the table of justice, peace,
fellowship, joy and love. Let's see how Jesus reveals Himself to us. He knew the graces of the table
and used it as sacred space as He proclaimed His kingdom... and He wants us to do the same.
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Attn: First Eucharist Parents
Youth Ministry News (9-12 graders)
There is a mandatory First
Reconciliation parent meeting this
Tuesday, September 14, at Our Sunday Gathering for 9th Graders
either 10:00am or 7:00pm (in the is this evening (Sept. 12) after 6:30pm
church) for parents of children in Mass.
our First Eucharist preparation
program. At least one parent Parents, while your 9th grader is at the
must attend! Youth Ministry Gathering this evening,
Contact Therese at ext. 832 with join us for a Parent Meeting at 7:30pm.
any questions.
A Morning of Transformation
Parish Retreat & Labyrinth Walk PRESENTATION CHARITY
Saturday, September 18 GOLF OUTING
9:30am - 1:00pm MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
in the Community Room Knickerbocker Country
Join us for a special morning of Club, Tenafly
Guided Meditation, Centering Prayer, and Lectio This Knights of Columbus
Divina. As the butterfly changes in its various charity fundraiser is dependent
stages of life, so we change as we progress on our upon the support of our parish
journey of faith. We’ll close with a Labyrinth walk community and many sponsors. All
at noon, weather permitting. This ancient way of
praying is spiritually uplifting and can easily be proceeds fund charitable programs
adapted as a solitary prayer method including the parish, parish ministries and
in your own busy life. It sounds so our local community.
simple – and yet … Ask yourself: Register to play or donate at:
how much peaceful silence do you have www.presentationgolfouting.com or scan
in your day – or in your life? Couldn’t the QR code with your cell phone camera to
you use a bit of peaceful reflection visit the website.
as the lazy days of summer come to an end?
Brochures are also at the parish center.
With Beth Lawrence & Sr. Christine Tobin
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Music Ministry News
New Voices Are Welcome to Join Us!!
We’re looking for all voice parts:
In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks Peter, “Who Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass
do you say that I am?” While Peter easily
handles the question by replying, "You are ~After a long hiatus, we are excited to be back!
the Messiah," he doesn't do so well when Since singing in close proximity has been deemed
he finds out that Jesus was going to be a one of the easiest ways to transmit the COVID-19
suffering Messiah. Peter would have none virus, we are requiring that all choir members over
the age of 18 be fully vaccinated.
of it and not wanting to embarrass Jesus,
took Jesus aside to straighten him out. ~Adult Choir rehearsals resume this Tuesday,
Jesus' angry reaction was not what Peter September 14, at 7:30pm. We rehearse on Tuesday
expected, telling him, "Get behind me, evenings and generally sing at the 11:30 Mass on
Satan. You are thinking not as God does, Sunday morning (we usually rehearse in the church
but as human beings do." but on September 14, the rehearsal will be in the
community room).
In Jesus' time, a suffering messiah was
foreign to everyone's expectations; they ~Sunday Evening Contemporary Ensemble
wanted a glorious messiah who would rehearses at 5:30pm each Sunday for that evening’s
bring them back to the halcyon days of 6:30pm Mass. Anyone who would like to sing is
welcome to join us beginning Sunday, September
King David, when Israel ruled the world. 26. If you interesting in auditioning to play an
instrument with the ensemble, please contact Ed
Perhaps we don't want a suffering Messiah Ginter at ext. 813 or eddieg717@aol.com
either. There are many of us who want
our religion to be a happy one, not a
disciplined one. The famous author,
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, once wrote a book
about the cost of discipleship. He Caring Stitches Ministry
emphasized that following Jesus would be Tuesday, September 14
at times challenging, demanding and
difficult. Christology should not be We knit, crochet & quilt for
the benefit of the sick and
sanitized! bereaved. Patterns and
yarns are available. Join us
*** from 6:30-8:30pm in
Gathering Rm. South. We generally meet on
September is a busy month! Next the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
Saturday is the parish retreat and but check the bulletin to confirm. Contact
labyrinth walk, a week from Monday is the Michele Baron with any questions.
golf outing.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for
the Tailgate Party on Sept. 24 & the
Parish Mission on Sept. 27 & 28!
Fr. Bob Presentation Seniors News
We have limitations on how many people
can attend our meetings due to Covid.
ALL WOMEN who would like to grow in faith and in their Our Sept. 14 (9:45am) meeting is full.
relationship with God and one another are invited to join Current members: renew your annual
us online via Zoom! Join us when you can! We have two
faith sharing groups which connect weekly: membership for $15 this year. We must
* Tuesdays at 12:15PM, email Patty at
restrict new memberships to parishioners
pmclaughlin@churchofpresentation.org only - annual dues are $20. Want to join?
* Thursdays at 7:30AM, email Kathleen at
Call Larry at 201-962-3617.
kmartorano@churchofpresentation.org
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The CAREER MANAGEMENT GROUP is always
Rite of Christian Initiation available to offer support to those who are unemployed or
under-employed.
There are many reasons why you may want to Our next support & advice Q&A Session for job searchers
become involved in the RCIA. Do any of these will be Monday, Sept. 27 at 8pm. Join us!
fit you? Existing members receive meeting notices & Zoom links
as well as access to: A network of experienced Career
I have never been baptized. Management volunteers and fellow job searchers to help
I am married to a Catholic with your search; Information about Job Search events and
and attend Mass, but I just resources all around the area; & a web site where all
messages and resources are saved.
don’t know what the next
To join the Career Management Network please email
step may be. presentationcareermanagement@outlook.com
I have been baptized in with your name, email address and a brief introduction.
another Christian We welcome parishioners with business, recruiting,
denomination and wish to Human Resources, or interviewing experience that are
become Catholic. interested in volunteering to help our job searchers. Send us
I have been baptized an email!
Catholic, but have not
received any other sacraments.
Do you know someone who might be interested in Green Thumb Ministry
being in full communion with the Catholic Church? Tuesdays at 8am - No Experience
Ask, encourage and invite them to this program. The Necessary! Just Willing Hands!!
journey begins with one small step! Our Inquiry Learn as you go. Help us beautify and maintain the
church grounds. No obligation to come weekly or
Gatherings are on Sunday mornings starting stay the entire time. Come when you can and
September 26. Call Diane Carr at x. 831. leave when you like. We meet in the parking lot.
Questions? Email Michele Baron at
mbaron@churchofpresentation.org
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Our Tailgate Party is Back!
Friday, September 24
from 6-10pm
RAIN OR SHINE!
Join us for a tailgate
party in the parking
lot!
Bring your own
The Chosen Film Festival: chairs, food, and drinks.
Season 1 We provide grills, blenders and
Wednesdays: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 our favorite band, Group Therapy!
(7pm in the Community Rm.)
Join us to learn more about the Person of
Jesus in a small group faith-sharing
setting. Please register by September 29
on the parish website:
www.churchofpresentation.org/the-chosen
Do You Want to Address
Racism, but Don’t Know
How to Begin?
OCTOBER IS JustFaith Ministries’
Faith & Racial
MINISTRY FAIR Healing: Embracing
Truth, Justice and
MONTH! Restoration is an
Join us every weekend throughout eight-session program
October as we showcase the that narrates the
ministries and activities that make historical context
Presentation the vibrant parish behind the racial inequalities we face
that it is. today, whether in education, the
criminal justice system, the
Stop by the Narthex after mass. workforce, or even in church life. The
Meet our volunteers, ask questions,
or just browse. Come and see where
program is offered Monday mornings
the Spirit may be calling you! and Tuesday evenings beginning
October 11 & 12. For more
information & to register, visit the
parish website.
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Church of the Presentation Weekdays after 9am Mass, all are welcome to stay in the
church to pray the Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Phone: 201-327-1313 Fax: 201-760-2570
Website: www.churchofpresentation.org
Information Desk: Sun. 9am-1pm in the Narthex
Summer Office Hrs: 9:30am-4pm Mon.-Thu. This Week’s Mass Intentions
Mass Schedule: See “Mass Intentions” Bread & Wine: Florence & Frank Romano, by Fran Caputo
Confession: Monday-Saturday after 9am
Mass, Saturday 4:00pm-4:45pm, or by appt.
Kelvin Briones, by Mary Kay Shine
Email Addresses: Except as otherwise noted, all of our
email addresses end with: @churchofpresentation.org William McGowan, by the Cinelli Family
Rev. Bob Stagg, Pastor ext. 820 bstagg@
Fr. Bob’s asst.: Melanie Cheplic ext. 827 mcheplic@ Anna C. Lynch, by John Lynch
Rev. J.C. Merino, ext. 821 jcmerino@
Rev. Msgr. Ed Ciuba, in residence, x.841 ED1935@verizon.net Tony DeFrancesco, Jr., by RoseAnn & family
Kelvin Briones, by Gail Battaglia & Terri Biggs
Pastoral/Ministry Associates: SATURDAY,
Catzel LaVecchia (Lifelong Learning) ext. 828 catzel@ Gary Abbate, by Susan Tramontozzi
Mary & Francis Rover, by the Rover Family
Craig Johnson (Youth Ministry) ext. 819 cjohnson@ Ernest Zima, by the Zima Family
Diane Carr (RCIA, Catholic Faith Inquiry) ext. 831 dcarr@ John G. Verrilli, by Linda Verrilli & family
Ed Ginter (Music) ext. 813 eddieg717@aol.com Lorraine Murray, by Mr. & Mrs. Greg Tramontozzi
Kathleen Martorano (Social Media, Protecting God’s Children, Vincent LoIacono, by Fran & Don Partlan
Parish Registration & Special Events) ext. 835 kmartorano@ Connie D’Angelo, by Gene & Cathy Boyle
Liz Cosentino (Bulletin, Website, Scheduling) ext. 811 LizC@ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Michele Baron (Volunteering & Outreach) ext. 847 mbaron@ People of the Parish
Nancy Mierswa (Worship) ext. 839 nmierswa@ Pat Baker, by Helen & Ed Ballantyne
Patty McLaughlin (Bereavement, Divorced & Separated Sarah LaCarrubba, by the Purvin Family
Ministry) ext. 887 pmclaughlin@ Genevieve Vandervere, by the Tasman Family
Edith O’Neil, by Elli Longwell
************************** Kelvin Briones, by Denise Rover
Michael Swords, Laura Knopf
Accounting/Finances: Bob Rooney, ext. 818 brooney@ Kathleen Van Nostrand, by Deanna Conn
Altar Server Training: Nancy Mierswa, ext. 839 nmierswa@ Christine Boyle, by Richard & Adrianne Reilly
Baptism: Nancy Mierswa, ext. 839 nmierswa@ Marie Mierswa, by Stephanie & Patrick Nerney
Bereavement Support: ext. 872
Bulletin Editor: Liz Cosentino ext. 811 bulletin@
We also pray for the following ill: William Scherer, Vincent Schuster,
Bulletin Advertising: Tom Kilroy cell: 201-248-0595 Frankie Nieves, Lally Rico, Joanne Gianino, Jerry Tolve, Kathryn
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OFFICE: ext. 827 Garramone, Gianna Sinocchi, Kathleen Conn, Gerry Roemer, Don
Catholic Faith Inquiry: Diane Carr ext. 831 dcarr@ Sweeney, Fr. Victor Velasco, Victor Hoffman, Michael A., Julie Murray
Celiac Communion: Nancy Mierswa ext.839 nmierswa@ Fleming, Fr. Richard LaMorte, Margrit Ita, Janet Mooney, Thomas
Communion Calls: Fr. J.C. Merino ext. 821 jcmerino@ Doorhy, Ann Higgins, Yvonne Bach, Sharon Butler, Kevin Flood,
Daniel Greenberg, Patricia Saddler, Mike Monks, Ann Hugel, Bernie
Confirmation: Maureen Murphy ext. 844 mmurphy@ Modder, Susan Suriani-Hughes, David Johnson, Jane Oliner, Jeffrey
Emergencies (hospital/funeral) ext. 899 Murray, Dolores Castilonia, Mary Fran Brunt, Pellegrino Rossi, Kathy
Envelopes (Parish) Kathleen Martorano ext. 835 kmartorano@ Goff, Christopher Doidge, Lorraine Sadlon, Joan Borysenko
Family Faith Formation (grades 1-6): Therese ext. 832
tgagliardotto@ Marilou ext. 815 mtenazas@ Kathy ext. 840 kcostello@ and recently deceased: Johanna Padluck, mother of Diane; Maureen
Short, mother of Susan; Gerry Roemer, mother of Jean; Walter Pevny
First Eucharist: Therese ext. 832 tgagliardotto@
Funerals: ext. 899 and for all who perished on 9/11, including the following
Jr. High (grades 7-8): Maureen Murphy ext. 844 mmurphy@ parishioners: Paul Rizza, Robert Zampieri, Paul Beatini, Joseph
Knights of Columbus: www.kofc.org kofc6033@ Maio, Richard E. Bosco, Salvatore Pepe, Martin Wortley, Walter
LGBTQ+ & Allies Fellowship: Patty McLaughlin (see above) Travers, and Bill Martin, Jr.
Meeting Room Setups: Cesar da Gama ext. 823
Outreach: Michele Baron ext. 847 mbaron@ ~~~~~~~~~~
Parish Registration: Kathleen Martorano ext. 835 kmartorano@
To request prayers in the bulletin for the ill or recently
Play-n-Worship: Catzel LaVecchia ext. 828 catzel@ deceased, email LizC@churchofpresentation.org. We
Prayer Tree Ministry: prayertree@ publish the names of the ill for at least four weeks. If the ill
Social Media: Kathleen Martorano ext. 835 kmartorano@ person still needs prayers after their name is removed, feel
Volunteering: Michele Baron ext. 847 mbaron@ free to email Liz to have their name printed again in the
Weddings: Nancy Mierswa ext. 839 nmierswa@ bulletin.
Worship Office: Nancy Mierswa ext.839 nmierswa@
Youth Ministry: Craig Johnson ext. 819 cjohnson@
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