REV. ROBERT W. DILLON, Pastor REV. EVANGELIO R. SUAYBAGUIO, Parochial Vicar REV. NEIL A. KELLY, Parochial Vicar REV. RIZALINO P. GARCIA, Parochial Vicar DEACON E. GARY VILLANUEVA, M.D. MRS. MARY ELLEN CILENTO, Principal MRS. ELIZABETH A. BRIM, Director of Religious Education MRS. NANCY GALLO, Coordinator of Religious Education MR. GREGORY M. HAUCK, Coordinator of Religious Education DR. CHARLES P. TALLEY, Director of Music MR. FRANK DeCANDIDO, Sports Council President MASSES Saturday Evening: St. Joseph: 5:00 P.M. St. Thomas: 6:00 P.M. Sunday: St. Joseph: 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon St. Thomas: 9:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. Italian Mass 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 6:00 P.M. HOLY DAYS: Due to the variable nature of Holy Days, the schedule of Masses for these special celebrations will be printed in the bulletin prior to the feasts Weekdays: St. Joseph: Monday—Saturday 9:00 A.M. St. Thomas: Monday—Friday 7:00 A.M., 8:00 A.M. Saturday 8:00 A.M. DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal: Mondays after the 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. Masses at St. Thomas Church and after the 9:00 A.M. Mass at St. Joseph Church Our Lady of the Community (Virgin of the Barangay): 1st Saturday of the month—Rosary 6:00 P.M., Mass at 7:15 P.M. at St. Thomas Church.

PARISH OFFICE 718 356-0294 ● PARISH OFFICE FAX 718 948-3885 ● SCHOOL 718-356-3344 ● RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 718 984-1156

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism is administered on every Sunday of the month at 2:30P.M. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for the sacrament. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE The Sacrament of Matrimony is an image of God’s love and commitment to us. Couples should make arrangements with a priest at least six months prior to the ceremony. The date of the ceremony should be final-ized with the church prior to making any other arrangements ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Sick comforts and strengthens the seriously ill and the elderly. It is a help for the living. We should not wait until there is a danger of death. In case of emergency call the Rectory. COMMUNION OF THE SICK Regular administration of the Sacraments should be arranged for shut-ins by calling the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 4:00—4:45 P.M. at St. Joseph 5:00—5:45 P.M. at St. Thomas On the last weekend of each month, confessions are heard before, dur-ing and after all Masses. Confessions can always be scheduled individu-ally by calling the parish office.

April 8, 2018 Sunday of Divine Mercy

St. JosephSt. JosephSt. Joseph---St. ThomasSt. ThomasSt. Thomas

St. John Neumann ParishSt. John Neumann ParishSt. John Neumann Parish

www.sjstsjn.orgwww.sjstsjn.orgwww.sjstsjn.org WELCOME TO ALL

Our Parish Family invites all

to be active and participating

members in every aspect of

parish life! Every family

moving into the parish is in-

vited to register at the

Parish Office. If you

change your address,

please notify us.

Welcome!

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

16 POPLAR AVENUE

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10309

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH

6123 AMBOY ROAD

STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK 10309

Saturday, April 7, 2018 5:00pm(Vigil) Frances Colacurto

Sunday, April 8, 2018

8:00am Lydia Oppedisano

10:00am Bambina, Crociata & Caleca Family

12Noon Napoli, Defazio & Frontero Family (Living))

WEEKDAYS

Monday: 9:00am People of the Parish

Tuesday: 9:00am Deceased at St. Joseph Cemetery

Wednesday: 9:00am Kathleen Erlenwein

Thursday: 9:00am Joe Grima

Friday: 9:00am Joyce Jerrahian

Saturday, April 14, 2018

9:00pm Jerry Orellana

5:00pm(Vigil) Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Scenna

Sunday, April 15, 2018

8:00am Ann Desiere

10:00am Avidano & Tedeschi Family

12Noon Catalina Ruiz

Saturday, April 7, 2018

6:00pm(Vigil) Nicholas DeMartine

Sunday, April 8, 2018

9:00am Serafina Scalisi

10:00am Vincenzo & Bellina Demetrio

11:00am Madeline, Jerry, Michael & Jamie Vitacco

1:00pm Joseph Serra

2:30pm Special Needs

6:00pm William Fioravanti

WEEKDAYS Monday: 7:00am Sick of the Parish

8:00am Robert M. Brisk

Tuesday: 7:00am People of the Parish

8:00am Michael DiPrisco

Wednesday: 7:00am Deceased Members of the Parish

8:00am Lucy Raspente

Thursday: 7:00am Priests of the Parish

8:00am Francesca Saverino

Friday: 7:00am Deceased at St. Joseph Cemetery

8:00am John J. Ryan, Jr.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

8:00am Nicholas Paul Conte

6:00pm(Vigil) Vito Roca

Sunday, April 15, 2018, 2018

9:00am Robert Oglio

10:00am Sibilia & Pietro Dellegrazie

11:00am Robert Clark

1:00pm Rudy DiPietro

6:00pm Amista Family

MARRIAGE BANNS

1st Banns- Anthony Sarnicola &

2nd Banns - Richard D’Amato & Nicole Neglia

3rd Banns - Matthew Ditre & Tara Pisciotta

BAPTISM SEMINAR

SATURDAYSATURDAY, , April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 Immediately following the 6:00pm Mass at St. Thomas Church there will be a meeting for expectant parents and parents of newborn babies. Parents are expected to be at Mass as well as the meeting. We urge parents to attend before the baby is born. We also urge Godparents to par-ticipate by attending this meeting. This is a requirement for all parents prior to the Baptism of their child.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

The Bereavement ministry invites all bereaved persons that have completed our 8-week Support Group to our monthly on-going group meetings. We meet on the first Thursday of each month. A new group begins Tuesday, April 24th,

registration is required. Please call Pat Monahan at 718-317-7544 if interested in attending. 50/50 CLUB

Our March 50/50 winner

won

$715.00 “A Winner Every Month – It could be you!” “Share & Share Alike” Donation to enter: $5.00 – Next Drawing – April 30th

MEMORIALS

Our Bread and Wine this week is offered : At St. Joseph Church

In Loving Lydia Oppedisano

requested by The Oppedisano Family.

EASTER DUTY

Every Catholic who has been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist is obliged to receive Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this is not limited to the Lenten/Easter Season. Frequent reception of the Eucharist and confession are strongly encouraged..

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Thursday, April 26, 2018 – 7:15pm

Msgr. Finn Hall

Movie Night _- TBA

Father Neil Kelly – Program Presenter

Joseph Delaney—Program Coordinator

SACRED HEART SACRED HEART

REMEMBRANCE VIGIL CANDLESREMEMBRANCE VIGIL CANDLES will burn for 1 year in St. Thomas Church :

IN LOVING & EVERLASTING MEMORY

OF

FRANK A. LIBRETTA

“WE WILL CARRY YOUR HEART

WITH US ALWAYS, WE LOVE

KNOWING YOU ARE AT PEACE IN

HEAVEN NOW.”

requested by Joellen & Frank Libretta

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF

SABRINA IPPOLITO

“YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”

“MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE”

YOUR LOVING FAMILY

requested by The Ippolito Family

For more information about

Sacred Heart Remembrance Candles

please call the Parish Office.

SICK & HOMEBOUND

If someone is homebound or in the hospital, please notify us. Arrangements can be easily made for the

Sacrament of Anointing. Holy Communion is brought

to the sick by the Priests and Eucharistic Ministers

weekly or monthly as requested. Please let us know your

needs by calling the parish office.

Ethel Ducey, Frank DeJulio, Carol Kopczynski, Ed Kopczynski, Peter Cruciata, John Anthony Benedetto, Christina Greco, Joseph Roesch, Stacy Wolski, Brian Or-lick, Joseph Piazza, Thomas Ambrosole, Harriet Cum-mings, Anthony Bambina, Mary Metzger, Louis Ama-trudo, Vincent Ippolito, Dominic Aiello, Peter Fiorella, Lucy George, Joseph George, James Brady, Danielle Cam-eron, Edward Joyce, Matthew Taylor, Christina Rodriguez, Albert DeJohn, Dominick Battinelli, Dolores Blake, Dr. Danielle Cavallo, Carol Cincotta, John William Criscuoli, Steven Daquieno, Steve Imbemba, Father John Steven Kostek, Joan La Chance, Lillian Maniscalco, Robert Mus-caro, Diana Mazzelli, Steven Mazzelli, Josephine Pelle-grino, Carmen Pulizotto, Joseph A. Pulizotto, Joseph John Pulizotto, John Zammit, Maribel Sansone, Vita Stabile, Josephine Marchiano, Patricia Mackey, Catherina Bonomo, Carmine Panico, Kathleen Crowley, William & Kate Cam-eron, Meg Shultz, Noreen Canavan Cody, Emma Lamor-gese, Alfred Greco, Juanita Huttar, Edward Patterson, Jr., Kathleen Laughlin, Marilyn Azzopardi.

In your sympathy, Please pray for: Ronald J. Ferrelli

Rose Leone and Salvatore Gambino.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY

Daily recitation of the Rosary takes place 7:40am in St. Thomas Church and 8:30am at St. Joseph’s

Church.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING Monday at 8:00 P.M. at the receiving room of St. Joseph-

St. Thomas St. John Neumann Parish Center (Blue House).

VIRGIN OF THE BARANGAY MASS

Saturday, May 5 – St. Thomas Church Rosary at 6pm – Mass in the English language at 7:15PM

ROSARY & HEALING MASS Tuesday, April 24th – 8pm – St. Joseph Church

All are welcome.

OUR REMEMBRANCE VIGIL CANDLESOUR REMEMBRANCE VIGIL CANDLES

will burn for 1 year in St. Thomas Church for:

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF

MARCO SIGNORILE

“FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”

requested by Theresa Geandomenico

For more information about Remembrance

Candles, please call the Parish Office.

SCHEDULED PARISH MEETINGS HOLY NAME SOCIETY/MEN’S CLUB

Tuesday, April 10– 8pm Msgr. Finn Hall – St. Thomas Room

All men 18 yrs. of age and older are invited.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Wednesday, April 18 -7:30pm Msgr. Finn Hall - Infant of Prague Room

ST. THOMAS ADULT CHOIR

Rehearsal every Wednesday at 8pm in St. Thomas Church JUNIOR CHOIR

Rehersal every Tuesday in St. Thomas Church 4:00pm-5:15pm BIBLE STUDY

Every Thursday– 7:30pm – Msgr. Finn Hall

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(continued) Mr. & Mrs. Guiseppe Favaloro Mr. Joseph Chetta, Sr.

Ms. Evelyn McCormack Mrs. Nancyann Russo

Mr. & Mrs. Matteo Ligotti Mr. & Mrs. Aldo Fondacaro

Mr. & Mrs. ValerioLa Rocca Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cresci

Mr. & Mrs. Vito Valenzano Mr. & Mrs. Aldo Meraglia

Mr. & Mrs. Andrea Ognibene Mrs. Maureen Borg

Ms. Anamil Aguilar Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Deleonardis

Mr. & Mrs. Gioacchino Gaudesi Mr. & Mrs. Donato Appice

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Coles Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Lourentzatos

Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Camacho Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Detrano

Ms. Diane Kurt Mr. & Mrs. Gerard McGlyn

Joseph Corso Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dombrowski

Mr. & Mrs. J. Monchik Ms. Frances Oliva

Mr. & Mrs. Robrt Gallo Mr. & Mrs. Felix DiPalma

Mrs. Lorraine Bastelli Ms. Dorothy Proietti

Mrs. Ebeth Roman-Armand Ms. Mary Gay

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mazza Mr. & Mrs. Batista Bonello

Mrs. Angela Kingsley Mr. & Mrs. E. Rokicki

Ms. Angela Herman Mr. Thomas Sjeime

Mr. & Mrs. Peter D’Amico Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bono

Mr. Robert Podolak Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Quattrocchi

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Power Sollitto/Chiszotto/Mancini

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent LoVerde, Jr. Judith Fox

Mr. & Mrs. John McCauley Mr. & Mrs. Donie Barranco

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Signeavsky Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Baggs, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Tobacco Ms. Moonyeen Delecruz

Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Nuara Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Martucci

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Furnari Mrs. Dolores Zeryack

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Saydeh Mr. & Mrs. John Marro

Mrs. Elizabeth Voluz Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Decrescenzo

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Evia Mr. J. Carrubba

Mrs. Patricia Cameron Ms. Margaret Walsh

Mrs. Anna Ambrosole Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Somma

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Catalano Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Monahan

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Moore Mr. & Mrs. Steven Muscat

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Geary Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rastetter

Mrs. Arlene Ramku Mr. Ralph Lanza

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Castelli Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Davi

Mr. John J. Potenza June Tata

Mr. & Mrs. George Seddio Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Scionti

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Capraro Mr. & Mrs. F. Sabella

Mr. & Mrs. Vito Conenna Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Bradley

Mr. & Mrs. Giovanni Guida Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Trischitta

Ms. Kathleen Tedesco Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Getscshmann Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Roman/Mercado Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Alessandro Ms. Catherine Tedesco Mr. & Mrs. Giuseppe Bonomo

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Dolce Mr. John Sedor

Ms. Melissa Scura Mr. & Mrs. Armand Tasca

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giannone Mr. & Mrs. Bartholemew Sharp

Mr. & Mrs. James LaRosa Mrs. Marion Vantine

Mr. & Mrs. D. Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Frank Zarcone

Mr. & Mrs. James Burt Mr. & Mrs. Charles Salvia

Mr. & Mrs. David J. Assenza Mr. & Mrs. Friscia

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Long Mr. & Mrs. Howard Redmond

Mr. & Mrs. J. Marcello Mr. Edward Varela

Virginia Abrams Mrs. Esposito

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Ulitto Mr. & Mrs. Robert Aprile

Ms. Bridget Vitarelli Mr. & Mrs. Charles Scalici

(to be continued)

SPRING FLING LOTTERY WINNERS

Congratulations!

Spring Fling Lottery winners:

1st Prize- $12,000 Janet Tierney # 010 2

nd Prize- $3,000 Rosalie Schaefer # 158

3rd Prize- $1,000 Edward J. Patterson # 241

4th Prize- $1,000 Joseph S. Manuele # 299

5th Prize- $1,000 Robert/Margaret Smith # 205

Special Thanks to Frank Jerrahian, Mark

Cannizzaro, Celeste Tarrazi, Bob Smith

and the Hospitality Committee, and to all

who took part in the lottery. This is an im-

portant fundraiser for our parish.

Your support is very much appreciated!

Friday, April 20, 2018 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. School Gym

Show, Dinner, Wine, Beer, & Soda Raffles Baskets & 50/50

$65 per person

Please call (718)356-3344 for more information.

Online Giving -WeShare Update If you are subscribed to electronic giving and have not signed on to your WeShare account since the February transition from Parish Pay, please do the following to verify your account: Send an email to adnygiving@4lpi.com with the following information in the body of the email: • Full name • Home address • Email address • Phone number • Our parish name and city WeShare will then send you an email to allow you to reset your password and access our donation site. Please note that, for security reasons, the link will expire 24 hours after receipt of the email. If, for some reason, the information that you provided does not match with WeShare’s records,

a representative from LPI will call you to resolve any issues���

WeShare can also be contacted directly at (800) 950-9952. Thank you for using the online giving

system and supporting our parish.

Second Sunday of Easter When children grow up, they begin to doubt certain beliefs they had held as long as they could remember.

Some of those beliefs stem from stories told to them by others to bring awe and wonderment to their childhood.

Some are beliefs about how things work in the world, and some are concerning where they fit into that world. As

children reach maturity, some beliefs will be verified and then held onto for the rest of their lives; other ideas will

be cast aside for good, either because they have seen no evidence that attests to the truth of those beliefs or be-

cause others have convinced them through words or actions that those beliefs were in error.

A great sadness results when someone disbelieves the truth because they have seen no evidence to confirm it.

Thomas had a chance to believe because he saw Jesus and touched his scars. But there are people all around us

who only see injustice, pain, and sorrow, and Jesus is nowhere to be found. Where are those who bear the name of

Christian? Perhaps this Easter season, God is calling you to show the real Jesus Christ to others so they may be-

lieve.