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The Parish Community of
BLESSED KATERI TEKAKWITHA

427 Stanhope Road , Sparta, New Jersey 07871
A Community of Christians of the 

Roman Catholic Tradition in Byram & Sparta

WELCOME! -  BIENVENIDOS!

Ministerio de Migrante

Servicio de Assistencia

1-877-724-5112

KATERI TEKAKWITHA
   Known as the "Lily of the Mohawks" for her saintly life, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha was born in Auriesville, New York, in 1656. Her mother, a Christian Algonquin, was wife to the pagan chief of the Mohawk Indian tribe.
   When Kateri was three years old she lost her father, mother and only brother to a smallpox epidemic, which left her disfigured and partially blind.
   Raised by an uncle, Kateri was baptized into the Catholic Faith when she was 19 years old, against the wishes of her relatives. Vowing to lead a virgin life, she spent her days in prayer, and in caring for the sick and elderly.
   Kateri's conversion to the Christian faith drew the ridicule of her tribe, forcing her to flee to the Jesuit mission of St. Xavier near Montreal, Canada. Buried at Caughnawaga, Quebec, Kateri was beatified on June 22, 1980.

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CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST:
Saturday: 5 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday: 8.15 a.m.
Holyday: 9:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Babysitting Available:  Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Penance)
Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.  (Reconciliation Chapel).
By appointment at any other time. Communal Celebrations are held during Advent & Lent.

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BAPTISM:
   Baptism: Great News! You are expecting a baby! The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at Blessed Kateri Parish on Saturday evening and at all of the Sunday Liturgies. We also celebrate Baptism on Sunday afternoon at 1:15 p.m. with one of our Deacons. First time parents are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation Session, so they can better understand the meaning of the Sacrament of Baptism. We ask that you call the parish office to schedule your child's Baptism at least six weeks in advance

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Ministry to the Sick:
Please contact the parish office regarding any member of the household who is ill or confined in the hospital (since the hospitals do not contact us) or at home.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated at the 8:00 a.m. Sunday Liturgy for those who are approaching surgery. Many hospitals no longer notify churches of their parishioner’s admission. Please let us know if someone in your household is hospitalized.

MINISTRY TO BEREAVED:
   As a parish community we wish to support those who grieve the loss of a loved one.  Our Parish Staff and Bereavement Ministry are available to offer support and consolation.  It is the Catholic tradition to hold a vigil for the deceased (wake) and a Funeral Mass.  Cremation is permitted in the Catholic Church, but it is encouraged that this take place after the Funeral Mass.

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WEDDINGS:

Sacrament of Matrimony

Congratulations on your recent engagement! As you begin to make your wedding arrangements please remember to make your appointment with the priest to reserve your date at the church. We ask that you secure the date with the parish before making commitments with the caterers, reception halls, etc. and that you make your arrangements at least one year in advance to ensure proper preparation for marriage. Our parish policy is that you be an active member of the parish for six months prior to setting your date.

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NEW MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY:
   Newcomers interested in joining Blessed Kateri Parish can call the parish office to request a registration form or register on line. We hope and pray you feel welcome at Blessed Kateri Parish and pray that you will find a parish community where no one is a stranger.Back to Top

PARISH CENTER AND CHURCH:
427 Stanhope Rd.

Sparta, New Jersey 07871

PARISH PHONE: (all hours): (973) 729-1682

Religious Education Phone: (973) 729-0489
Youth Ministry Phone: (973) 729-4722
Parish Fax Number: (973) 729-0702

Web Site: www.blessedkateri.org

Fr. Pat: frpat@blessedkateri.org  

E-Mail: office@blessedkateri.org

PARISH CENTER AND CHURCH:

427 Stanhope Rd
Sparta, New Jersey, 07871
Parish Phone: (all hours) 973-729-1682

Parish Fax Number:
973-729-0702
Blessed Kateri Web Site:
www.blessedkateri.org

Blessed Kateri E-mail: office@blessedkateri.org
Parish Center Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
and 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Friday - 9:00a.m. - 12:30PM 

Weekend Assistant

Fr. Thomas Fallone 973-777-2955

Deacons
Drew Calandriello 908-813-1535
Tony Chiocco 973-729-8422
Joseph Cote 973-726-0400
Gerald Leary 973-726-3045
Charles Mathias 973-786-6811

Glen Murphy 973-729-9815
Barry O'Brien 973-691-0981

Faith Formation: 973-729-0489

Faith Formation 

bkre@blessedkateri.org

Youth Ministry Phone: 973-729-4722

Youth Ministry E-mail
bkym@blessedkateri.org

Please Note:
Office and Faith Formation closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 .pm. Family Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Offices are closed on Friday.

For information on Counseling Services contact the Parish Office

Library:
Whenever church is open

Blessed Kateri Spanish Network Hotline Number 1-877-724-5112
Linea de Ayuda en Espanol de Blessed Kateri 1-877-724-5112

Bulletin Deadline: Tuesdays at noon

Friends of Bill W meets Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 p.m. in the Community Room.

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Parish Ministries/Contact Persons:

Abortion Alternative

1st Way Hotline: 800-848-5683
Adult Enrichment:
 Portia Favreau - 973-729-1682
Altar Care:
Kay Brewer 973-726-3047
Altar Servers:
Charlie Farrie 973-729-1682
Art & Environment (Church):
(Plant Care)
Terry Steele 973-691-1209
(Art Committee)
Pat Kane 973-729-1682

Babysitting Service:
Samantha LeValley 973-729-7338
Baptism Preparation:
Gerald & Charlene Andrewlavage
973-726-0527
(Please call Parish Center first)
Bell Choir:
Mary Jo Mathias 973-786-6811
Bereavement Ministry:
Laura Entwistle 973-726-8978;
Kathy Kwasnik 973-729-7849

Blood Drive
Mary Stanek 973-770-0429

Building Community/Evangelization

Deacon Tony Chiocco

973-729-8422

Children’s Choir:
Teresa Paporello 973-786-6708

Coffee House

Fr.. Tom Fallone 973-729-1682

Cub Scouts Pack #295:
Rob Pelaez 973-729-4089
Cursillo
John Belvidere 973-729-5984

Eucharistic Ministers:
Linda Olenoski 973-729-0195
Everybody Eats- Everybody Helps:
Sandra & Kevin Conway 973-729-8997

Faith Formation (K-8):

 973-729-0489

Finance Council:
Michael Murphy 973-729-9840

Interfaith Hospitality Network:

Inter Religious Dialogue

Jim & Mary Jane Milway 973-726-6224

Junior High (7-8 Grades)

Eileen Morgan 973-729-0489

Knights of Columbus
Joe Deluca -973 997 1393

                                      delucakofc@gmail.com

Lectors:
Chip Leiher 973-729-1682

Library:
 Michelle Orlando 973-729-4114
Little Angels
Kris Harms 973-600-2859

Debbie Panzarella 973-827-7151

Liturgy Committee:

Liturgy of the Word with Children:
Samantha LeValley 973-729-7338

Manna House:
Michael Smith 973-383-0352
Marriage Preparation:

Migrant Ministries:
Ed & Pam Madzy 973-726-0789
Hispanic Network Hotline: 1- 877-724-5112
(Javier Ramirez)
Furniture: Pam Madzy 973-726-0789
Ministry to the Sick:
Glen Murphy 973-729-9815

Music Ministry: 

John Korczynski 973-729-1817

Platelet Donations:
Melissa O’Malley 973-729-2660
Prayer Team
Kathleen Fitzsimmons 729-6860
Preschool
Connie Giordano 973-729-9493

Public Relations - 

Karen Rendina - 973-729-0120

Beth Hughes973-729-1461

RAINBOWS 

Children’s Grief Support Group:
Pat Johnson 973-729-3233
RCIA:
Ed & Pam Madzy 973-726-0789
Deacon Barry 973-691-0981

Respect Life Ministry:
Joe Deluca 973-729-7392

Stewardship

Jim McAvinn 973-347-4015 

Vocations to Priesthood or Religious Life:
Office at  973-729-1682
Vocations Committee

Todd Duffy 973-729-0461

Wedding Coordinator

Martha Wille 973-729-7668

Jane Bartol 973-729-6489

Welcomers (Ushers):
Mary & Frank Cannistra  973-729-9417

Web-Site Committee:
Debbie Schmidt 973-726-7016

Youth Ministry (grades 9-12):
Phyllis Phillips 973-729-4722

Youth Choir:
Bernie & Laura Franc
973-300-5067

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