Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

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1 Easter Sunday April 4-5, 2015 Saturday April 4 th 8: 00 pm Easter Vigil ~ Easter Mass Remembrance Sunday April 5 th 7:30 am Salubong Meeting of the Sorrowful Mother, Mary and her Resurrected Son, Jesus 8:00 am Easter Mass Remembrance 10:00 am Easter Mass Remembrance 12:00 pm Easter Mass Remembrance Monday April 6 th 8:00 am Frank Krenck Jr. ~ sister Frances 12:05 pm Josephine & Nicholas Capazzoli ~ family Tuesday April 7 th 8:00 am August Alexy ~ Dawn Beviano 12:05 pm Paula Anselme ~ lake Family Wednesday April 8 th 8:00 am Viergemane Jean Pierre ~ Guerline& Calixte 12:05 pm Arthur Handschuh ~ Doris Thursday April 9 th 8:00 am Jaime & Grace Frias ~ Patsey Reyes 12:05 pm Julia KlettSpadora ~ Doris Friday April 10 th 8:00 am Diane D. Kettell ~ The Girls, Moms from St Elizabeth 12:05 pm Anne Derelanko ~ Lake Family Saturday April 11 th 12:05 pm August Alexy ~ Mary Vanderburg Easter Sunday April 10-11, 2015 Saturday April 11 th 4 : 00 pm People of the Parish Sunday April 12 th 8:00 am Margaret & Bill Pasternak ~ Mary Christie Williams 10:00 am Jose Romero ~ daughter 12:00 pm Anna Macik ~ Meima Family Confirmation CCD with Bishop Marconi Weekly Memorials Sanctuary Lamps, Altar Candles, Bread, Wine, Flowers for the Blessed Virgin Mother, St Joseph, St Ann, Tabernacle or the Cross are weekly memorials. Sanctuary Lamps ~ Arthur Handscuh ~ Doris Altar Candles ~ Mary & Frank Klett, Sr ~ Doris Altar Bread~ Sr. Evelyn Francis, O.P. ~ Doris Altar Wine ~ Msgr. Joseph Petrillo ~ Doris The donation for the sanctuary Lamp and the Altar Candles are $10.00, the Altar Bread is $15.00, and the Altar Wine is $ The flowers for Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St Ann are $ The Tabernacle is $60.00 and the Cross is $ Please stop by the Rectory to reserve any of the above items Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Sunday Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35 Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 Friday Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD First Reading: Acts 10:34a, Peter discusses Jesus life of preaching and healing. Jesus was crucified, then he rose up and was seen by his chosen witnesses. Peter also mentions the importance of all the disciples bearing witness to what they saw, so that many people would believe in Jesus, and have their sins forgiven through him. Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Paul asserts that we must pay attention to higher realms rather than earthly concerns. Our life is not yet completely known to us, until Christ appears and we are raised to glory in him. Gospel: John 20:1-9 When Mary Magdalene discovered Jesus tomb was open, she told Simon Peter and another disciple. They ran to the tomb and Peter went inside. He found the burial wrappings on the ground, with the head covering separate from the rest. The other disciple came in and they believed what they saw, although until then they had not understood the Scripture s message of Jesus resurrection. R.C.I.A. We remember in our prayers our RCIA candidates preparing to complete their Sacraments of Initiation. They will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation before they receive the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and/or Confirmation during this Easter Season. We welcomepatricia Verge Ann Lazarus, Pauline Esther Theresa Agumbah, and Naomi Denice Sophia Rodriguezwho will be baptized on Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday. We join them in thanking God for this great gift. Let us continue to offer them our fraternal support and prayers.

2 FROM THE PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Please remember to put all your envelopes and cash donations in the single collection basket. God bless you for your continued generosity. God s Plan for Giving Weekly Collection 02/15/2015 $ 6, Total Giving Fuel $620.00$7, Archdiocesan Assessment $ 4, Collected to Date $ 1, Still Needed: $ 2, Thank you for your generosity 2015 Envelopes If you currently are not using envelopes please call the rectory and we can easily get you signed up. No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.. Mathew 6:24 This week 04/05/2015Please use Praise be to GOD envelope and Assessment thank you in advance for your generosity Next week 04/12/2015 Please use 2 nd weekly envelope and Catholic Home Missions thank you in advance for your generosity SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CCD Corner ~ Calendar Attention Parents for CCD!!! April 5No Class EASTER April 9 7:00-8:00 pm Confirmation Rehearsal Church April 12NO Class EASTER Break 12:00 Noon CONFIRMATION MASS April 19 9:00 9:50 AM CCD Class 9:00 9:50 AM CCD Parent class Family Room April 26 9:00 9:50 AM CCD Class Last Class for First Communicants and Report cards for First Communion classes only 9:00 9:50 AM First Communion Parent s Meeting- Family Room April 29 3:30-5:30 pm First Holy Communion Rehearsal Children only in Church April 30 3:30-5:30 pm First Holy Communion Rehearsal Children only in Church May 2 10:00 am FIRST HOLY COMMUNION May 3 9:00-9:50 am Last class and report Card Distribution May 13 CCD Teacher s Meeting ORGANIZATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS Up Coming Meetings Building & Facilities (Rectory) May 4 th 7 PM Liturgy Committee (Rectory) April 27th 7 PM Rosary Society Family Room April 7 th 7 PM (Rosary Society asks all women and men to come and join. See what we are about) [tññç TÇÇ äxüátüç44 If you are celebrating your 5 th, 25 th or 50 th Wedding Anniversary in 2015 The Archdiocese of Newark has a special mass held in celebration of your Christian Marriage at the Basilica in Newark 50 th Anniversary will be held on April 19 th 3:00PM 5 th and 25 th Anniversary will be held on May 3 rd at 3:00PM Registration is required, please fill the form out and send it to the Rectory Couples Last Name Anniversary Date Wife s First Name Husband s First Name Address City/State Golden Anniversary April 19 3:00 pm Due April 8 th Silver or 5 th Anniversary May 3rd 3:00pmDue April 22 nd Stewardship corner Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. - COLOSSIANS 3:2 On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing Alleluia. Let s try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for God s response on how we should use our gifts to fulfill His plan.

3 Contact Phone: (973) Contact SHARING GOD S BLESSING ANNUAL APPEAL Our Goal this year is $38, By now you should have received a letter from Father Ed sharing his Gospel Message he gave in the beginning of the month. Happy Easter to All! Thank you to the many generous parishioners who have supported the 2015 Annual Appeal, which began just before Lent. During Lent, we are all challenged to grow in prayer, to fast, and to give alms in anticipation of this great Easter season! Your generosity to the Annual Appeal allows Catholics and non-catholics alike throughout our four counties in New Jersey the opportunity to encounter the Risen Christ. Thousands of people are served annually by the Archdiocese of Newark through various programs and ministries funded by the Appeal. Our parish also benefits by receiving a rebate from the appeal if it exceeds its goal. To help with your Donations Please go to our Web site and look for this Icon. It is a link that will take you directly to the donate button It is just that easy!! The 28th Annual Liturgy for Those Whose Children Have Died will be held on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 7:30 PM at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell. All parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age are invited to attend with their families and friends. A personal witness will also be offered as the name of each child is read during the Mass. Preregistration is requested by calling the Family Life Office at Save the Date Thursday, June 18, 2015 Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology Seton Hall University 35th Annual Judge Roger W. Breslin Cornerstone Classic and Honoree Dinner Essex Fells Country Club Essex Fells, New Jersey Honoring: Monsignor Robert F. Coleman, J.C.D. Monsignor Thomas P. Nydegger, V.G., Ed.D. Invitation to follow Learn more and register online» 2015 Archdiocesan Lenten Observations Fasting and Abstinence 1) The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. 2) On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. 3) On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. 4) The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence Substantially, or as a whole, is a serious obligation. 5) The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designed as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance. 6) The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February 22,2015 to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 31 st, *Canon920,1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. THE PASCHAL CANDLE This year The Paschal Candle was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Simeon and Victoria Whitehill in honor of her mom and dad; Emanuela and Pasquale Pezzuto The Paschal Candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The candle is made with pure beeswax which represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night, the priest or deacon carries The Paschal Candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ, is kindled- which lights the candle. The Easter Candle is lit each day during Mass throughout the Paschal season until Ascension Thursday Do you know of someone receiving their First Communion (outside of St Elizabeth) And looking for the right gift? We have beautiful hard cover books for sale. The book contains our favorite Bible Stories with illustration and brilliant

4 colors. The cost is $ Call the Rectory; Quantities are limited please call:cheryl A. Riley or via e- Like us on Facebook please visit our web site often ******Calling all Knights!! ****** The Linden Knights of Columbus 2859 has meetings every 1 st and 3 rd Monday of the Month at 7:30 PM at the Linden Knights of Columbus Park Avenue Linden. All members and new members are always welcome An Annulment Information Evening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, :30 PM- Saint Henry Church, 82 West 29 th Street, Bayonne, NJ. A staff member of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Newark will provide basic information about annulments; the requirements for annulments and how to begin the process of petitioning for an annulment. There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session. Preregistration is not necessary, but for directions, please call the parish at A Retreat for the Seriously Ill Gennesaret, a retreat designed to provide a spiritual and temporal oasis for men and women suffering from a serious illness, will be held the weekend of May 1,2,3, 2015 at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center, located in Kearny NJ. The retreat will begin Friday at 1:30 PM ad end with a closing Prayer Service Sunday at 1:30 PM. There is no cost for the Retreat. For more information Please contact HilareReingold , Peggy Walsh , Maire Merritt or Linda Capobianco at Death with Dignity What Does That Really Mean? At some point most of us will face difficult end-of-life health care decisions. In New Jersey, a Death with Dignity bill is pending which, if passed, would legalize physician-assisted suicide. But what does Death with Dignity really mean? Join us for anenlightening panel discussion on end-of -life decision making; This workshop will address: Advance Directives for Health Care, Nutrition and Hydration, Proportionate Care, Palliative Care Please join us on Monday April 20 th at St Helen s in Rahway The Workshop is Free. For more information Are you 65 years of age or older? A Charitable Gift Annuity may be right for you. It not only benefits you, it also benefits your loved ones and the Church. Find out today how to establish a gift annuity by contacting Theresa Lynch in the Planned Giving Department at (973) or by at lynchthe@rcan.org. PASTOR S COLUMN...Not to be served by others, but to serve, to give his own life as a ransom for the many. (Matthew 20:28) WELCOME THE NEW DAY! In today s First Reading, Peter proclaims the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus to the Gentile centurion Cornelius and his household. Earlier, at the urgings of an angel, Cornelius had sent for Peter in order that he might hear the Word of God. Now standing in the home of a Gentile, Peter summarizes the narrative details of the Gospel of Luke. While Peter is preaching, the Holy Spirit descends upon the Gentiles, and they too will be baptized. Scholars see the baptism of Cornelius and his family as the beginning of the Gentile mission. The Second Reading from the Letter to the Colossians explains that by virtue of baptism, we are buried with Christ only to be raised alive with Him by God. This new status warrants different behavior. No longer should the Colossians, and we who have been baptized, be concerned about food or drink or festivals. Rather, seek what is above where Christ dwells, since now we have become one with Him. Today s Easter Gospel describes how experience of those who fist saw the empty tomb. Mary comes to the tomb early in the morning while it is still dark. When she finds the burial stone rolled away, she runs to Peter and the disciple whom Jesus loved announcing that someone has taken the body. Peter and the other disciple run to the tomb and discover the burial linens lying there, but the body of Jesus is indeed gone. The evangelist explains that they did not yet understand the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead. It would take personal encounters with the resurrected Jesus before the disciples would come to insight Mary meets Jesus and mistakes Him for the gardener; Jesus appears to the Eleven who are hiding behind a locked door; and Thomas will need to touch the wounds before Jesus resurrection is real to him. Despite all these encounters, Jesus announces: Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. My dear friends, God saves us not by rescuing us from the earth into heaven, but by creating through the Spirit a NEW heaven and a NEW earth. The resurrection of Jesus is our first glimpse of that new reality that God is creating. We ought to view our earthly realities in the

5 light of the risen Christ the true destiny of all created realities. But this destiny is not easily visible to us or to others, not unlike the way in which we do not clearly see the risen Jesus. We already share in Christ s resurrected life, but that is a life that is hidden with Christ in God. So when we seek what is above we are not seeking an escape from the world; we are seeking the resurrected life of the world that is secretly present now, but will be fully manifest when Christ appear in His glory. May we be joy-filled witnesses of the risen Christ every day of our lives. God be with us always!