Church of St. Mary

20 Legion Place - Closter, NJ 07624

(201) 768-7565

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/slideshows/homeMedium/Schedule-Change.jpg New Sunday Mass Times 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM, July 1-Sept.2

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/slideshows/homeMedium/choir.jpg St. Mary's Choir Interested in joining the choir, call the rectory 201-768-7565. ON SUMMER BREAK

/slideshows/homeMedium/walking-path-thru-woods.jpg Deepening the Journey. There is always a need to grow our Faith. We meet on Monday evenings in the Spiritual Center 7:30-9:00 PM. ON SUMMER BREAK

/slideshows/homeMedium/Moms-Title_Web_960x540.jpg Ministry of Mom's Sharing, Meets on Tuesday mornings. Call the rectory 201-768-7565 for info. ON SUMMER BREAK

/slideshows/homeMedium/scripture-study-banner.jpg We meet Wednesday mornings at 9:30-11:30 AM & Wednesday evening at 7:00-8:30 PM. All are welcome. For info call the rectory 201-768-7565. Morning scripture will run all summer. Evening on Summer break.

/slideshows/homeMedium/IMG_5973.JPG Healing mass every first Friday of the month at 8:00 PM

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/slideshows/homeMedium/italian-festival-620x350.jpg Feast of the Madonna dei Martiri Saturday, September 8th. Bus($35) leaving from St. Mary. Call rectory for information.

Today's Readings
- Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Jer 23:1-6
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6
  Reading 2 Eph 2:13-18
  Gospel Mk 6:30-34
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Please note that beginning Sunday, July 1st through Sunday, September 2nd our Mass schedule on Sundays will be 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. The 5:00 PM on Saturday remains the same.
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Orders placed the first Monday of the month. Call the rectory or pick up order forms in the vestibules. You can also set up an account online.
Registration # D84E6EB522L51
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Please note that beginning Friday, July 20th through Friday, August 31st the Rectory Office will be closed on Fridays. We will be opened Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. If stopping by feel free to call ahead to make sure someone is here.
Farewell and Thank You to Sharon Abramski The entire St. Mary's parish community expresses sincere thanks to Sharon for her many years of service to the parish as a cantor. Due to Sharon's commute from Long Island, being a caregiver to a parent and now as a grandmother, she understandably finds it difficult to continue cantoring at the parish. Sharon's presence as a cantor enhanced the liturgical life of the parish and helped us all nourish faith through sacred song. Please join us on July 22nd after each Sunday morning mass to say thank you and wish Sharon well. Prayers and best wishes to Sharon! You will always be remembered fondly at St. Mary's.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD FOR
HACKENSACK WALK-IN DINNER
AUGUST 1ST
St. Mary's will be serving dinner to the homeless and working poor at the Family Promise Shelter. We anticipate serving about 110 people. We are in need of vounteers to prepare various 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 August 1st. Sign up sheets are located in the church vestibules. Call Jane Bishop for more information 201-739-5622.
Thank you for your generous support!
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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 music@stmarycloster.org to get started.
Save the date for the next Women's Cornerstone Retreat,
BEYOND OUR VISION
Here at St. Mary, October 26th-27th