Church of St. Mary

 Eucharistic holy hour will be held on Wednesday's following the 8:00 AM Mass and continue until 9:30 AM. Please join us at Mass and in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament each week. As we begin the season of Advent lets take a few moments out of our day to say “thank-you” to Jesus for all the blessings we have received. 

Liturgy of The Word with Children Sundays at 9:30 AM Mass
Dec 16,23

One way to serve our good God and the Church is through the ministry of lector, altar server, Eucharistic Minister and choir member. These are great ways to serve and do not demand a huge amount of time, although they require thought, preparation and cooperation. Busy people are currently serving! Training is provided and a flexible schedule can be arranged. Reading this may be God's way of inviting you to come forward. If you are currently serving in one of these ministries, please personally invite others to serve. Contact Lou Scarpa at ministry@stmarycloster.org to get started. 

Let's Get Ready to Celebrate with the 
Songs of Christmas at St. Mary's
Students in High School to Grade 3
Rehearsals
Saturdays Dec. 8,15,22: 1-2 PM in church
Wednesday 12/19 3:30-4:30 PM in church with a healthy snack served.
Christmas Eve, arrive at 4:15 for 5:00 PM Mass.
Send a message to Mr. Scarpa at ministry@stmarycloster.org

If you or anyone you know needs
assistance, please contact:
CLOSTER FOOD & ASSISTANCE BOARD
201-784-0600 X429
EMAIL: fabofcloster@gmail.com
All inquires remain confidential

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD
Once again, our Parish will be serving dinner to the homeless and working poor at the Family Promise Shelter in Hackensack on Wednesday, DECEMBER 12TH. We anticipate feeding about 120 people. We are in need of volunteers to prepare various food dishes in their homes and to bring the hot food to the Fr. Roger Troy Hall between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM on December 12th. Information and sign up sheets are located on easels in the outer vestibules of the church. For further information, please call Jane Bishop at 201-739-5622. Thank you for your generous support!!

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Don't have time to get to the Malls?  Order Scrip Gift Cards!
Gifts for teachers, hairdressers, nieces and nephews, etc.  Use scrip gift cards to buy your weekly groceries and for holiday parties.
Order forms are in the church vestibules or you can setup an account online at www.ShopwithScrip.com (registration # is D84E6EB522L51) pay either by PrestoPay or via check to Church of St. Mary.
Any questions or just want to order over the phone call Grace at the rectory 201-768-7565

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INVITING ALL WOMEN


Come away for awhile...to an oasis of peace and healing
Spiritual weekend retreat, January 11th-13th, 2019. Come for a wonderful weekend after the hustle and bustle of the Holidays.  St. Francis Center for Renewal, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  "The Journey is Made Holy by Walking".  Price $175.00 per person single, $165.00 per person doubles.  $80.00 deposit(payable to St. Francis Center for Renewal) balance paid at retreat center.  Leave from St. Mary 2:00 PM Friday, January 11th and return after lunch on January 13th.  For more information call Victoria Maiorino at 201-767-1698.