March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday: Solemnity · obligated to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and...
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March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday: Solemnity
of the Resurrection of the Lord
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS
Holy Saturday 8:30 am Morning Prayer
2:00 pm Blessing of Easter Food
8:00 pm Great Vigil of Easter Mass, People of the Parish
Easter Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish, Easter Mass
11:30 am People of Parish, Easter Mass Monday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List
Tuesday 8:30 am Madeline Finke
Wednesday 8:30 am Helen & Leonard Backes
Thursday 8:30 am Anne Higgins
Friday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List
Saturday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Stasia & Leszek Wadas
5:00 pm William Finke
Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish
11:30 am Janet McKenzie
Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,324 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly March 20 $1,860 Envelopes $ 630 Envelopes + 390 Online Giving + 85 Online Giving
$ 2,250 Total $ 715 Total
You can set up your online giving account at http://www.stsimonsapostle.org and follow the instructions. For help in setting up your account, please contact the rectory office at 973-697-4699.
Lectors
Weekend Schedule
Easter Sunday March 26 & 27
April 2 &3
SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
8:00pm M. MUTTER, P. SOFIA B. REGAN T. ROGERS
G. MAUPAI F. GIARRATANO D. GOSCICKI
Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Collection Counters Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
8:00pm J. & T. O’TOOLE, M. GREENE L. PENNINO *NEEDED* 8:00pm V. DEBLOCK M. MEAD, V. ESPOSITO *NEEDED* MR. & MRS. GREENE J. O’NEILL J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER
*NEEDED* F. GIARRATANO, M. GREENE *NEEDED* L. BROWN M. SARTI, K. CHAN V. DEBLOCK I. WHITE, M. GOSCICKI J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER
Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual
accountability and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other
interested parties is being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected
misconduct in financial matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been
selected to offer all diocesan parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at
www.patersondiocese.org or through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the
diocesan website.
ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County
Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be
in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the
Curia, 973-777-8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext.
248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on
the diocesan web site: www.patersondiocese.org.
Caregivers Conference Series is offering a conference for family caregivers on Saturday, April 2 from 8:3aam-1:00pm at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey located at 66 North Jefferson Rd. in Whippany. It is designed to help unpaid family caregivers navigate challenges across the lifespan. Local experts exploring topics chosen to inform and inspire family caregivers while helping them to build connections to local resources will be discussed. A light, complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration requested by March 28. For questions, contact Stephanie Howland at [email protected] or call 973-993-1160 X534. To register, visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/CaregiversConferences. Assumption College for Sisters, Denville, will host there 15th Annual Caring Basket Gala on April 14, 2016, honoring Msgr. Kenneth E. Lasch, Kathleen Ginty Hyland, and Fred & Mary Alice Lawless. The event will be held at the Hanover Marriot from 6:30-10:00 PM. Featured during the event is a 50/50 cash raffle, wine pull, basket raffle along with a silent and live auction. All proceeds are primarily for the support and education of the 20 international Sisters from developing nations who are attending the college. For more information and for the invitation, visit www. acs350.org/events-2/ Jubilee Pilgrimage of Mercy: Our parish will sponsor a pilgrimage May 17-18(Wednesday-Thursday), to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA and the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. The planning of the pilgrimage is being done by the Saint Monica Guild and is open to all. The cost is approximately $200 per person. Details regarding departure, schedule of devotions, hotel information will be forthcoming. We anticipate a full bus for this religious journey during the Holy Year of Mercy. Please call Pat Zayak for reservations at 973-625-4572
The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
After the 8:30 AM Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass
until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,
to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour
Pastor’s Column
Today we celebrate the great Feast of Easter. The empty tomb is evidence
and over a period of 2000 years no remains of Jesus have ever been
found. The Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. Without, the
Resurrection we would be like any other religion in the world. It is the
resurrection that gives us the life line of our religion. The life line of grace
comes from the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We, of Jesus
Christ are given the gift of grace as followers through our baptism. That is
why we bless water and renew our baptismal promises on Easter.
Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the church and without it we
cannot receive any of the other sacraments. In the rite of baptism, we are
anointed priest, prophet, and king just as Jesus was.
Because, we are brothers and sisters of Christ through baptism we share
in the life of the church and receive grace through the sacraments, and
our prayers and good works. Resurrection promises us life eternal, life to
be spent in the presence of the Lord if we lead a good life. We lead that
life by attending mass and practicing the commandments and practicing
the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
So let us be people of resurrection by proclaiming our faith in the practice
of our faith!
A Blessed Easter to all!
God Bless, Fr. Rich
Parish News & Events Religious Education: Next class for K thru 8th Grades on Sunday, April 10th from 10:15 – 11:15AM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 17th. Next class for the 10th grade Confirmation class will be on Sunday, April 17th from 6:30 – 8PM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 24th from 6:30PM – 8:00PM. On Friday, April 29th will be the Confirmation Class rehearsal at 7:30PM in the church.
Bible Study: Will resume on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00PM in the Parish Center. We will continue to study God’s Mercy in the scriptures. We are studying the scripture from the Old and New Testaments.
Food Pantry Collection: Thank you for your generosity for the Rockaway Food Closet and Hope House.
Easter Duty – All Catholics who have received the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance are
obligated to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance once from February 14, 2016 –
May 22, 2016.
Rest in Peace! There will be a memorial mass for Fr. Patrick Mullan who passed into eternal
life on Sunday, March 13 which will be held on Thursday, March 31; at 7:30pm all are invited.
May he rest in peace!
Rice Bowl Collection: Many thanks to all who are participating in Operation Rice Bowl this year. Please leave your Rice Bowl in the basket labeled “Rice Bowl Donations” located at the back of the church. Rice Bowls can be returned from now until Sunday, April 10, 2016.\ Thank you to all who assisted with the decorating and cleaning of the church for the Holy
Days, to Steve and the Choir for all their efforts, the altar servers, extraordinary ministers of
the Eucharist, lectors and ushers may the Risen Lord Bless You!
We are happy to report that out parish recently received a check from our Diocese for $6,222.25, which represents the third rebate returned to us as part of the Partners in Faith campaign. These parish funds are only available because of those parishioners who are making ongoing payments on their Partners in Faith pledges. I am so grateful to all who are consistent in paying their pledge, and ask any who may fallen behind to re-commit to their pledge if possible. It is important to the work of the Diocese and to our parish. May God bless you for your generosity!
The candle in front of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Patricia Zuravnsky.
SAVE THESE DATES: The 70th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on July 10, 2016 at the 11:30AM Mass by Bishop Serratelli. Vacation Bible School will again be presented on August 22-26, 2016. Mass of Anointing with lunch will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:30AM in the Parish Center. Women’s Conference: Feminine, Faithful, Fearless; This conference is meant for all women, at any age and stage of life, celebrating our differences while affirming who we are in Christ. What makes this conference different is our focus on the diversity of what today’s Catholic womas is, while still appreciating our unifying faith. We try and represent all women so you will feel welcomed. Join us on Saturday, April 9th from 9AM-1:30PM at St. Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madison Ave., Madison. Adults $25; college students $10. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/635601299954438/?active tab=posts. To register please go to www.insidethewalls.org/womens-conference
Speaking of Faith: Fr. Manning will interview Mary Oswald about her physical challenges, her encounter with and response to God, and the integration of faith into work and life on Wednesday, April 6 from 7:30pm-9pm at St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison
Please Pray for Our Sick
Michael Breczinski, Anne Tripp, Lottie Darling, John Brown, Rick Meyer, Marjorie Gormley, Frank Nardi, Kelly Finn, Helen Bay, Irene Austin, Skip DeBlock, Anne Jones, Mary Lou O’Neill, James & Mona Schley, Luke Coluzzi, Jose Martinez, Susan Allanson, Sue Censier(Nerger), Lee Breczinski, Kim Stier Careccia, Renata Haila, Rick Nerger, Eva Breczinski-Bonanno, Judy Bisconti, Ruth White, Hilary Rivello, Msgr. Leo Carey, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Fr. William Santeliz, Claire Skutka, Robert Kanapaux, Fr. Charles J. Waller, Rev. Paul Krajewski, Fr. Michael Burke. If there are parishioners that are homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory to let us know so Fr. Rich can visit them. Due to HIPAA regulations, visitation must be requested for hospitalizations & home visits.
Parish News & Events Religious Education: Next class for K thru 8th Grades on Sunday, April 10th from 10:15 – 11:15AM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 17th. Next class for the 10th grade Confirmation class will be on Sunday, April 17th from 6:30 – 8PM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 24th from 6:30PM – 8:00PM. On Friday, April 29th will be the Confirmation Class rehearsal at 7:30PM in the church.
Bible Study: Will resume on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00PM in the Parish Center. We will continue to study God’s Mercy in the scriptures. We are studying the scripture from the Old and New Testaments.
Food Pantry Collection: Thank you for your generosity for the Rockaway Food Closet and Hope House.
Easter Duty – All Catholics who have received the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance are
obligated to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance once from February 14, 2016 –
May 22, 2016.
Rest in Peace! There will be a memorial mass for Fr. Patrick Mullan who passed into eternal
life on Sunday, March 13 which will be held on Thursday, March 31; at 7:30pm all are invited.
May he rest in peace!
Rice Bowl Collection: Many thanks to all who are participating in Operation Rice Bowl this year. Please leave your Rice Bowl in the basket labeled “Rice Bowl Donations” located at the back of the church. Rice Bowls can be returned from now until Sunday, April 10, 2016.\ Thank you to all who assisted with the decorating and cleaning of the church for the Holy
Days, to Steve and the Choir for all their efforts, the altar servers, extraordinary ministers of
the Eucharist, lectors and ushers may the Risen Lord Bless You!
We are happy to report that out parish recently received a check from our Diocese for $6,222.25, which represents the third rebate returned to us as part of the Partners in Faith campaign. These parish funds are only available because of those parishioners who are making ongoing payments on their Partners in Faith pledges. I am so grateful to all who are consistent in paying their pledge, and ask any who may fallen behind to re-commit to their pledge if possible. It is important to the work of the Diocese and to our parish. May God bless you for your generosity!
The candle in front of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Patricia Zuravnsky.
SAVE THESE DATES: The 70th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on July 10, 2016 at the 11:30AM Mass by Bishop Serratelli. Vacation Bible School will again be presented on August 22-26, 2016. Mass of Anointing with lunch will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:30AM in the Parish Center. Women’s Conference: Feminine, Faithful, Fearless; This conference is meant for all women, at any age and stage of life, celebrating our differences while affirming who we are in Christ. What makes this conference different is our focus on the diversity of what today’s Catholic womas is, while still appreciating our unifying faith. We try and represent all women so you will feel welcomed. Join us on Saturday, April 9th from 9AM-1:30PM at St. Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madison Ave., Madison. Adults $25; college students $10. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/635601299954438/?active tab=posts. To register please go to www.insidethewalls.org/womens-conference
Speaking of Faith: Fr. Manning will interview Mary Oswald about her physical challenges, her encounter with and response to God, and the integration of faith into work and life on Wednesday, April 6 from 7:30pm-9pm at St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison
Please Pray for Our Sick
Michael Breczinski, Anne Tripp, Lottie Darling, John Brown, Rick Meyer, Marjorie Gormley, Frank Nardi, Kelly Finn, Helen Bay, Irene Austin, Skip DeBlock, Anne Jones, Mary Lou O’Neill, James & Mona Schley, Luke Coluzzi, Jose Martinez, Susan Allanson, Sue Censier(Nerger), Lee Breczinski, Kim Stier Careccia, Renata Haila, Rick Nerger, Eva Breczinski-Bonanno, Judy Bisconti, Ruth White, Hilary Rivello, Msgr. Leo Carey, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Fr. William Santeliz, Claire Skutka, Robert Kanapaux, Fr. Charles J. Waller, Rev. Paul Krajewski, Fr. Michael Burke. If there are parishioners that are homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory to let us know so Fr. Rich can visit them. Due to HIPAA regulations, visitation must be requested for hospitalizations & home visits.
Caregivers Conference Series is offering a conference for family caregivers on Saturday, April 2 from 8:3aam-1:00pm at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey located at 66 North Jefferson Rd. in Whippany. It is designed to help unpaid family caregivers navigate challenges across the lifespan. Local experts exploring topics chosen to inform and inspire family caregivers while helping them to build connections to local resources will be discussed. A light, complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration requested by March 28. For questions, contact Stephanie Howland at [email protected] or call 973-993-1160 X534. To register, visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/CaregiversConferences. Assumption College for Sisters, Denville, will host there 15th Annual Caring Basket Gala on April 14, 2016, honoring Msgr. Kenneth E. Lasch, Kathleen Ginty Hyland, and Fred & Mary Alice Lawless. The event will be held at the Hanover Marriot from 6:30-10:00 PM. Featured during the event is a 50/50 cash raffle, wine pull, basket raffle along with a silent and live auction. All proceeds are primarily for the support and education of the 20 international Sisters from developing nations who are attending the college. For more information and for the invitation, visit www. acs350.org/events-2/ Jubilee Pilgrimage of Mercy: Our parish will sponsor a pilgrimage May 17-18(Wednesday-Thursday), to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA and the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. The planning of the pilgrimage is being done by the Saint Monica Guild and is open to all. The cost is approximately $200 per person. Details regarding departure, schedule of devotions, hotel information will be forthcoming. We anticipate a full bus for this religious journey during the Holy Year of Mercy. Please call Pat Zayak for reservations at 973-625-4572
The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
After the 8:30 AM Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass
until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,
to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour
Pastor’s Column
Today we celebrate the great Feast of Easter. The empty tomb is evidence
and over a period of 2000 years no remains of Jesus have ever been
found. The Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. Without, the
Resurrection we would be like any other religion in the world. It is the
resurrection that gives us the life line of our religion. The life line of grace
comes from the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We, of Jesus
Christ are given the gift of grace as followers through our baptism. That is
why we bless water and renew our baptismal promises on Easter.
Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the church and without it we
cannot receive any of the other sacraments. In the rite of baptism, we are
anointed priest, prophet, and king just as Jesus was.
Because, we are brothers and sisters of Christ through baptism we share
in the life of the church and receive grace through the sacraments, and
our prayers and good works. Resurrection promises us life eternal, life to
be spent in the presence of the Lord if we lead a good life. We lead that
life by attending mass and practicing the commandments and practicing
the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
So let us be people of resurrection by proclaiming our faith in the practice
of our faith!
A Blessed Easter to all!
God Bless, Fr. Rich
March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday: Solemnity
of the Resurrection of the Lord
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS
Holy Saturday 8:30 am Morning Prayer
2:00 pm Blessing of Easter Food
8:00 pm Great Vigil of Easter Mass, People of the Parish
Easter Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish, Easter Mass
11:30 am People of Parish, Easter Mass Monday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List
Tuesday 8:30 am Madeline Finke
Wednesday 8:30 am Helen & Leonard Backes
Thursday 8:30 am Anne Higgins
Friday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List
Saturday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Stasia & Leszek Wadas
5:00 pm William Finke
Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish
11:30 am Janet McKenzie
Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,324 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly March 20 $1,860 Envelopes $ 630 Envelopes + 390 Online Giving + 85 Online Giving
$ 2,250 Total $ 715 Total
You can set up your online giving account at http://www.stsimonsapostle.org and follow the instructions. For help in setting up your account, please contact the rectory office at 973-697-4699.
Lectors
Weekend Schedule
Easter Sunday March 26 & 27
April 2 &3
SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
8:00pm M. MUTTER, P. SOFIA B. REGAN T. ROGERS
G. MAUPAI F. GIARRATANO D. GOSCICKI
Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Collection Counters Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
8:00pm J. & T. O’TOOLE, M. GREENE L. PENNINO *NEEDED* 8:00pm V. DEBLOCK M. MEAD, V. ESPOSITO *NEEDED* MR. & MRS. GREENE J. O’NEILL J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER
*NEEDED* F. GIARRATANO, M. GREENE *NEEDED* L. BROWN M. SARTI, K. CHAN V. DEBLOCK I. WHITE, M. GOSCICKI J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER
Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual
accountability and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other
interested parties is being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected
misconduct in financial matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been
selected to offer all diocesan parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at
www.patersondiocese.org or through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the
diocesan website.
ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County
Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be
in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the
Curia, 973-777-8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext.
248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on
the diocesan web site: www.patersondiocese.org.