The next three days, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are known as the Holy Triduum. Holy Thursday, March 24th 7 p.m. Evening Mass of The Lord s Supper

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1 The next three days, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are known as the Holy Triduum ~ Holy Thursday, March 24th 7 p.m. Evening Mass of The Lord s Supper St. John Neumann Parish At St. Raymond Church Saturday, March 19th 4p.m. +Ralph Inforzato +Dolores Corcoran +Joseph Mulvihill Sunday, March 20th 8:00 a.m. +Joseph Kenney Intentions of Bonnie & Family 5:00 p.m. +Felix A. Rodriquez ~ At St. John of God Church Saturday, March 19th 4 p.m. +Michael Kiznick (20th Ann.) +Kathy Conroy +Bob Bello (26th Ann.) Sunday, March 20th 10:00 a.m. +Betty and Carmen Discepola +Florence May Living and Deceased Members of the Parish ~ Daily St. John of God Church Monday, March 21st 9:00 a.m. +Rosanne Buonopane +Father Anselm Martin, OFM,CAP Tuesday, March 22nd 9:00 a.m. +Henry Gratton Wednesday, March 23rd 9:00 a.m. +Alfred & Anne Nigsch +John W. Campbell, III Continued in next column. Good Friday, March 25th 3 p.m. Service of the Passion of the Lord 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday, March 26th Mass at 7:30 p.m. at St. John of God. For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Easter Sunday, March 27th Masses at regular times at both churches. For the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish Easter is known as a generous time of year. Christ saves us by His Death and Resurrection. Parents gather their families together in love and food and relaxation. Please be generous to the Holy Week offering you make to the Shrines in the Holy Land to the memories of your loved ones and especially to your Parish, May it be a Jubilee of Mercy for all of you! Father Soprano

2 Our Future Masses Intentions Saturday, March 26th Easter Vigil 7:30 p.m. St. John of God and Easter Sunday, March 27th *St. Raymond: 8 a. m. *St. John of God: 10 a. m. *St. Raymond: 5 p.m. All Masses are dedicated to the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish MINISTERIO EUCARISTICO LECTORES Domingo de Marzo 27 del 2016 Guionista- Erica Deviana 1ª Lectura Mahil Bocanegra Salmo Lady Cruz 2ª Lectura Rosa Cruz Oracion de los Fieles Erica Deviana Krista Balderman, Natalie Bieberbach, Kathy Bleiler, Stew Chace, Elizabeth DiCola, Jim DiCola, Nadine Fletcher, Johanna Gallagher, Alice Joyce, Charlie Kennedy, Mary Lebens, Joan McDermott, Jozsef Mezei, Ruby Monaghan, Nazerano Monticelli, Phyllis O Brien, Jim Parkinson, Margaret Penater, Joseph Pippet, Rosemary Reilly, Donna Marie Riggi, Salvador A. Riggi, Jr., Cynthia Salus, Bernadette Sethman, Catherine Sheehan, Judi Shuttleworth, and Brian Will. ~~~ Good Samaritans: The Captain for the Month of March is Grace Nahm. If you need our services for the first time, call Grace at Parish Hosts In Memory of Reverend Stephen Strouse, C.M. Requested by Family The Sanctuary Light in St. John of God Church burns to the Honor and Glory of God and this week in memory of Christopher DiGaudio Requested by Family Charla prebautismales van a ser el primer jueves de cada mes comuniques en con el Padre Sigfrido al ext Confesiones en español van a ser los domingos antes de la misa de 4-5pm. Viacrucis y Adorcion viernes a las 6:30 pm en la Iglesia de St. Raymond durante la Quaresma. March 12th and 13th, st Offering $8, :00 p.m. $ Catholic Star Herald $ Poor Box $ Candles $ The Good Friday collection is requested by the Holy Father. Please be as generous as your abundance allows. Scripture Readings for the Week of March 21st, 2016 Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3,13-14; Jn12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-4a, 5ab-6b, 15, 17 Jn 13:21-33,36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22,31,33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Holy Thursday: Is 61:1-3a,6a,8b-9; Ps 89: 21-22,25,27: Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Good Friday: Is 52:13-53:12; Ps 31:2,6,12-13, 15-17,25; Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9; Jn 18:1-19:42

3 Did you know your Parish of St. John Neumann has twenty-seven (27) ministries? Please read through the list and find the perfect one God has just for you. Parish of St. John Neumann Ministries 2016 ALTAR and ROSARY Anne Mueller ALTAR SERVERS Albert & Carol Thalheimer BEREAVEMENT Sister Diane Joe and Marie Mullen BINGO Pat Albert (Mon.) Tom Price (Wed.) Pat Albert (Thur.) John Benigno (Fri.) CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY Nancy Robbins DECORATING COMMITTEE Jeannette Notaro EUCHARISTIC ADOR ATION Tom Logue EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Pat Chace (Homebound) Pat Chace GOOD SAMARITANS Pat Tatar HOLY NAME SOCIETY Rich Hunsicker JOY IN JESUS PRAYER GRP Tina Morency KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Dan Gilliam LAY DOMINICANS Bob Ellis LECTORS Marilyn Kobik LEGION of MARY Andrea Noto MILITARY OUTREACH Marie Klementowicz MUSIC Laura Finucan Jim Blank NEUMANN S NEIGHBORS Punky Rusiloski ON-GOING REL. ED. Sr. Kath. Conv PARISH NURSING Penny Kraus Marian Maguire PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Pati Sparks PRAYER CHAIN Andrea Noto Liz McPherson PRO-LIFE Tom Logue ROSARY MAKERS Ann Mueller SPIRIT PLAYERS Bill Ritter USHERS Don Richter VOLUNTEER CORPS Marie K

4 A Curtain Call for New Spirit Players We are looking for thespians, singers, dancers, artists and behind the scenes people to join us in our ministry of entertainment. For ten (10) years we have been performing at parish and community gatherings. We meet every first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please join us...there s room for everyone! Call Bill at or Punky at Come have fun with us!! Thank you! We thank everyone who helped make St. John Neumann Parish s 2016 blood drive a great success. We achieved 106% of our goal. The support of Father Soprano, Marie s continuous advertising at both campuses and the volunteers made this drive run smoothly but most of all we thank the donors who saved lives; over 100 lives. Thanks and God bless! Your Parish Nurses Blessing of Easter Food March 26th 11 a.m. St. John of God Chapel The blessing of the Easter Basket has been a Cherished Catholic ritual for centuries among families of Eastern European origin and adopted by people of all ethnic backgrounds who enjoy this richly symbolic custom. On Holy Saturday, families would prepare their Easter Baskets to be later blessed at church. After Easter Sunday s Resurrection Mass, the family and guests would share this blessed fare and exchange good wishes. We welcome all those who are with us this Palm Sunday and Glorious Easter Sunday. If you are not a member of this Parish but reside within our boundaries, please fill out the form below and return it next week in the collection basket. We would like to reach out to you. NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: God Bless You and please come back!

5 56 Ways to Be Merciful during the Jubilee Year of Mercy Practicing mercy in our lives actually does take practice #18) Have Masses said for the living: friends and family members, even strangers you read/hear about, who are having a hard time. Sunday, April 3rd Divine Mercy Sunday St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, Maria Stella Church, 5012 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ Invite your family and friends back to Church and to God s Mercy. *PRAY FOR VOCATIONS, *RECEIVE PLENARY INDULGENCE Confessions 1 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy 2:20 p.m., Mass 3 p.m. This Mass fulfills Sunday obligation for Mass Friday/Sunday: April Worldwide Marriage Encounter Candy? Flowers? Give your spouse a gift from the heart. Experience the love and joy of a Marriage Encounter weekend. Call or applications@wwme-southjersy.org. Visit our website: wwme-southjersey.org. Please feel free to cut out the form below to use for your 2016 contribution.

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7 Christian Genocide A Message from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, President of the USCCB The people of God must speak up for our brothers and sisters facing genocide in the Middle East. I urge every Catholic to sign the pe on at angenocide.org As people of faith we must convince the United States Department of State to include Chris ans in any formal declara on of genocide. The Catholic Church has been a voice for Chris ans and other religious minori es facing the evil of deadly persecu on. Now, the State Department is expected to make a decision within days. Resolu on H. Con Res. 75, is gaining bipar san support in Congress. Please, make sure your name is added to the witness. The very future of the ancient Chris an presence in the Middle East is at stake. With each passing day, the roll of modern martyrs grows. While we rejoice in their ul mate victory over death through the power of Jesus love, we must also help our fellow Chris ans to carry the Cross of persecu on and, as much as possible, help relieve their suffering. By doing so, the Middle east and the world will be made safe for people of every faith to live in peace. *55% of Americans agree with the presiden al candidates that the targe ng of Chris ans and other religious minori es by ISIS meets the U.N. defini on of genocide. It is genocide according to: The Interna onal Associa on of Genocide Scholars; 60 Parliamentarians from the UK; 200+ Members of Congress; Pope Francis; EU Parliament; GenocideWatch; USCIRF; and many more. Read: Knights of Columbus Provides Major Report on Genocide of Chris ans to State Dept.; K of C Applauds House Foreign Affairs Commi ee for Unanimous Ac on on Genocide; Genocide Watch Tes mony; A Le er to Secretary John Kerry; Tes mony of Supreme Knight Carl Anderson before Congress. For informa on on how to access these readings, please come to the office. Don t forget: sign the pe on NOW. Go to: angenocide.org Please see other side...

8 FOR YOUR INFORMATION South Jersey Heating has serviced us for a while now. This past Friday, March 11th, 2016, a delivery of #2 Diesel Heating Oil was delivered to St. Raymond Church. Accidently there was an over-fill of the tank causing fuel oil to overflow the boiler room and tiled hallway. On Saturday morning a cleanup committee absorbed the liquid, but not the odor. I am in consultation with the company owners to obtain an equitable solution, and if necessary to process a claim through our insurance company for long term saturation damages and equipment damages. For you, our parishioners, we are pursuing a pro-active defense of our property and your well-being. Your knowing the truth of the event is always helpful and your patience is encouraged. If you feel uncomfortable near this area of the Church, I invite you to Saint John of God Church to worship at Saturday Mass, 4 p.m. and Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. for the near future. Father Soprano Please read other side.