Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish Hopelawn, New Jersey 08861

Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish Hopelawn, New Jersey 08861 MISSION STATEMENT We are called by Jesus as a community of faith to love God and love one another by our acts of worship, fellowship and stewardship. March 1, 2015 The Second Sunday of Lent Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church (1904) 625 Florida Grove Rd., Hopelawn Rev. Michael G. Krull Rev. John Morley Deacon Sam Costantino Deacon Edward Rodes Deacon Albert Coppola Maria C. Arcelay Mary M. Larsen Wayne Behr Holy Spirit Church (1944) 580 Hazel Ave., Perth Amboy Pastor In Residence/Chaplain, Raritan Bay Medical Center R.C.I.A. Parish Secretary/Catechetical Leader Religious Education Secretary/Cemetery Coordinator Director of Liturgical Music MASS SCHEDULE THE PARISH CENTER Parish and Cemetery Offices Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday Masses: Daily Mass Holy Days Confessions: Novenas: 625 Florida Grove Rd., Hopelawn Phone: 732-826-4859 Fax: 732-826-6078 Website: www.goodshepherdpanj.org E-mail: Goodshepherd20@verizon.net Office Open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Evenings by Appointment Only Closed Weekends and Federal Holidays 4:30 PM at Most Holy Rosary Church 8:00 AM at Holy Spirit Church 10:00 AM at Most Holy Rosary Church 12:00 Noon at Holy Spirit Church Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM at Most Holy Rosary Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 8:00 AM at Holy Spirit As Announced Saturday Afternoon 3:30-4:00 PM at Most Holy Rosary Miraculous Medal and St. Jude Novena Saturday morning following 8:00 AM Mass at Holy Spirit Wednesday morning after 8:00 AM Mass at Most Holy Rosary PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Holy Spirit Primary School, Sr. Beverly Policastro S.C. (732) 826-5747 St. Stephen Upper School, Sr. Rebecca Piatek (732) 826-1598 BLESSED SACRAMENT ORATORY Located in the Parish Center Open for Private Prayer during office hours

Sacramental Preparation Baptism: is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM at Most Holy Rosary Church, and at 9:00 AM on the third Sunday of the month at Holy Spirit. The preparation process should begin at least three months before the planned date of the Baptism. A Baptism Preparation Class is required for parents (godparents may attend if they wish). This class is offered on the fourth Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM at Holy Spirit Church. Please call the parish office to register. The date of the baptism is scheduled after attending the class. Parish membership and active worship is required for two months prior to preparation. Haven t Received Your Sacrament on Schedule? Families of children in grades three and up who have been baptized but have not yet received any formal religious education, as well as those who have not been baptized, should contact the Parish Office for information on how to proceed. Initiation of Adults and Older Children: This is an extended formation process for unbaptized or uncatechized adults or baptized Christians of other faith traditions who wish to become members of the Catholic Church, as well as for unbaptized or uncatechized school-aged children. Please contact the parish office for more information. Initiation is celebrated at the Easter Vigil after a formation period of one or two years. Adult Confirmation: This is a program for persons over the age of 18 who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist, but who never completed their initiation with the Sacrament of Confirmation. The program is a 10-12 week program, with Confirmation being celebrated on the Solemnity of Pentecost. Please call the parish office for more details. Matrimony: Couples wishing to marry in Good Shepherd parish are required to make initial arrangements at least one year in advance. Four sessions with the priest or deacon, as well as Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter take place during this year. Parish registration and active worship for at least two months are required before a date may be scheduled. Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill or unable to come to church for a length of time should contact the parish office to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers bring Holy Communion to homebound parishioners every Sunday, and one of the priests will visit on the First Friday of each month. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. The Diocese of Metuchen provides Catholic priests to serve at all local hospitals. Holy Orders: If you are interested in learning more about the priesthood or religious life, contact the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Metuchen at 732-562-1990,ext. 1700 or by email at vocations@diometuchen.org or visit www.diometuchen.org/vocations. Parish Registration: We welcome you to the Good Shepherd Parish Community! Please register at the Parish Office as soon as you are able to do so, and the staff will be more than happy to inform you about our parish and the opportunities we offer. Parish registration is required for religious education, celebration of all Sacraments and certification as a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation. Regular Sunday worship with us indicates a practicing Catholic, not just parish registration. An assurance of family practice and raising children in the faith they seek is necessary for the sacraments of initiation and certification of sponsorship. Please notify the parish office of any changes in phone number, address, e-mail address or when leaving the parish. 2 PARISH FINANCIAL CORNER Working together to keep you informed. REMINDER Please make checks payable to : Good Shepherd Parish Monthly Income & Expenses January 2015 *Collection Income $28,085.00 **Ordinary Expenses $56,327.00 Month s Deficit $28,242.00 (without Christmas income) Outstanding Diocesan Debt $192,200.00 *Does not include Diocesan Collection **Includes $16,907.00 for snow removal Collection Report Week of 2/22/15 Weekly $3,365.00 Development of People $1,100.00 Ash Wednesday $633.00 If you are interested in purchasing: Flowers for the Blessed Mother, Altar Flowers, Bread & Wine, Sanctuary Candle In Honor of /Memory of, please contact the Parish Office (732) 826-4859, the following dates are available for one or more of the above Holy Spirit & Most Holy Rosary for the Month of March. ORGANIZATIONS NAME DAY TIME Family Prayer Group 1st Friday 6:30PM Girl Scouts 1st & 3rd Thursday 4:30 PM Holy Name Society (MHR) 2nd Thursday 7:00PM Ladies Guild (MHR) 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Rosary Altar Society 1st Sunday 9:00 AM Seniors Tuesdays 12:30 PM Seniors (MHR) 1st & 3rd Wed. 12:30 PM Youth Ministries 3rd Friday 7:00PM If you are interested in any of our above organizations/ministries, please contact the Parish Office for more information. MINISTRIES NAME CONTACT PHONE Chairperson-Finance Council Marty Joyce 732-826-4859 Music Ministry Parish Office 732-826-4859 Pro Life Lala Vadala 732-224-9313 Religious Education Maria C. Arcelay 732-826-4859 Ushers (MHR) Bill Mauro 732-855-1162

A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR: It is good that we are here. Saint Peter s words speak so much to us as we enter this second week of our Lenten journey. It was an early belief in the Church that the Transfiguration of Jesus took place forty days before the Crucifixion hence the placement of today s Gospel passage. Lent is a time for us to allow the transfiguring light of Christ to shine into our lives: to affirm what is good, to bring to light those areas where darkness still prevails. How are you allowing Christ to transfigure you with His presence this Lent? Adult Faith Enrichment: Our Lenten Faith Enrichment continues tomorrow, Monday, March 2 nd with two identical sessions, at 1:30 PM or at 7:00 PM. Using the Symbolon series hosted by Dr. Edward Sri, tomorrow s topic is Who Is Jesus Just a Good Man or Lord of Our Lives? The video presentation runs about a half-hour, followed (as always) by some lively discussion! Please join us all are welcome to attend! Both sessions are in Msgr. Gambino Hall. Upcoming Events: The annual Chicken and Fish Fry by Thistle Restaurant, sponsored by our Altar-Rosary Society will be held next Sunday afternoon, March 8 th. Tickets are available from any Rosarians and will be available at the door as well. Thistle is well known for their food, so join us and save yourself the time and effort of cooking Sunday dinner next weekend! The annual Communion Breakfast of the Holy Name Society will take place on Sunday, March 22 nd. Please note that 8:00 AM Mass that day will be at Most Holy Rosary, the breakfast. 10:00 Mass will be offered at Holy Spirit that day only. Tickets for this event are available from any Holy Name member. Saints Alive! On Tuesday, March 3 rd, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Katherine Drexel. A wealthy society belle of nineteenth century Philadelphia, she gave away her multimillion dollar inheritance to assist African-American and Native American missions around the United States, and founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to serve their needs, especially in the field of education (Xavier University in New Orleans is one of the outstanding schools founded by St. Katherine). Last weekend, we had the annual Development of Peoples collection, which continues St. Katherine s work. Tuesday will mark the 60 th anniversary of her death in 1955 at the age of 97 she was canonized as a saint by Pope St. John Paul II in 2000, and one of her distant cousins (who serves as a guide at the Shrine of St. Katherine in Northeast Philadelphia) is a former parishioner of mine. St. Katherine serves as a great example of loving concern to the least of our brothers and sisters. May her example challenge us to give that same loving care to those in need, not just during Lent, but year-round!! Rest in Peace: Talk about the Rule of Threes! Once again this past week, three other dedicated servants of God who were a part of our parish passed on to their eternal reward. On Sunday, February 15 th, Sister Norma Garbaccio, MPF, who taught at Holy Rosary School and who served as Superior of the convent here, passed away at St. Joseph s Hall at Villa Walsh in Morristown at the age of 92. We also learned that Father Sebastian Muccilli, who grew up in Most Holy Rosary Parish, and who was a retired priest of the Diocese of Metuchen, passed away on February 16th at his home in Florida at the age of 84. Father Muccilli served for many years as Chaplain at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, and was known as a bit of a maverick in our presbyterate. Finally, on Saturday, February 21 st, Sister Madonna Vona, RSM, passed away at McAuley Hall in Watchung at the age of 93, just a few days after her good friend, Sister Immaculate. I knew Sister Madonna as her older brother and sister-in-law were Communion calls of mine when I was at Our Lady of Victories; her younger brother, Fr. Michael Vona (a retired priest of the Trenton Diocese), often goes on the same retreat that I go on every year; and her nephew is Fr. Dave Kosmoski, the pastor of St. Andrew s in Avenel. Again, I made memorial donations to the Religious Teachers Filippini and the Sisters of Mercy in memory of Sister Norma and Sister Madonna. The Saturday, March 21 st Mass will be in memory of the three religious Sisters. May Christ the High Priest reward Father Seb for his devoted service to the people of God, and may Christ the Teacher now reward Sister Norma and Sister Madonna for their faithful service to all our children, and to all those they served over the years! Mass attendance on February 21-22 was 510. Despite the snow last Saturday, our attendance that night was just about average, and once again on Sunday, attendance picked up as the day progressed. Don t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour next Saturday night! What have you done differently this first week of Lent? Make the most of this season of grace! Fr. Mike For the month of March pray for those who need the support of this community of faith: Mary Murray, Anna Gironda, Andrea Costantino, Greg Rohrbacher, Nellie Padilla, Filbert Maez, Sueann Tarantino, Irene Caso, Janet Anne Dwyer, Shirley Barbieri, David Utter, Catherine Suhay, Carmen Collura, Baby Seraphina, Chuck F., Lillian Estok, Valerie Breyta, Tom Bromirski, Lynn Munoz, Carol Magyar, JoAnn Magyar, Dorothy Maez, Rose Morley, Maryann Petrick, Mike & Kate Adda, Chris Hankerson, William Narvaez, Christopher Paone, Judy Smegelski, William Sienko, Baby Christopher Hernandez, Dan Alvarez, Telofski Family, Elsie Vega, Arnold Jasper, Connie & Vince Montuoro, Drew Horvat, Chris Johnson, Nicole Honkisz, Esidore Maey, Nancy Weber, John Zur, Mary Martini, Robert Durso, Barbara White, Ria Orsini, Baby Zachary, Christian Nunez, Carolyn Tarantino, Gene Jacob, Danny Parker, Bill Karvalis, Sr. Hortensia Diaz, Joey Nemeth, Baby Jael Maldonado, Jerry Disilverstro, Dee Ziemba, Robert (Bob) Pincelli, Nicholas Folfa, Diane Petro Duncan, Tom Kenjon, Heather Gondek, John Kobran, Rosemary Kelesi, Stephen Pry, Carol George, Paul Halek, Nancy Milochik, Rose Celecki, Braden Cruz, Baby M, Ashelyn Polonia, Carmen Titolo, Patricia Kupst, Joann Zamelio, Megan Ortega, Rigoberto Diffoet, Dan & Kathy Balinski. If you would like to add or remove a name to this list, please call or email the Parish office at : Goodshepherd20@verizon.net. Please keep in mind that we pray for all the sick every day in the general intercessions of the Mass. 3 Please note that our Sick list has unfortunately been growing. Names may be placed on our list for a four-week period and will be removed unless a call is received to request a continuation.

Minister Schedule LECTOR Saturday, March 7th 4:30PM (MHR) Modesty Miranda Sunday, March 8th 8:00AM Christine Greges 10:00AM (MHR) Lawrence White 12:00PM Delia Rivera EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, March 7th 4:30PM (MHR) W. Mauro, B. Rinaldi, Ron & Michele Schendorf, N. Soltren Sunday, March 8th 8:00AM Deacon Mickey Coppola, L. Loso & C. Mik 10:00AM (MHR) M. Acciani, Alessandra & Ricardo Ferri, Deacon Ed Rodes & P. White 12:00PM Deacon Sam Costantino, P. Hardish & R. Rivera ALTAR SERVERS Saturday, March 7th 4:30PM (MHR) E. Cag, S. Hilvert, I. Marrero & R. Schendorf Sunday, March 8th 8:00AM Diego & Emanuel DeJesus, M. Lamourt 10:00AM (MHR) B. Ferri, J. Jurado, L. Santamaria & J. Sierra 12:00PM Matthew, Jonathon & Christian Rivera The Parish Family of the Good Shepherd Welcomes: Ms. Joyce Halfiko, Mr. & Mrs. Victor Caba, and their families. Lenten Soup & Bread Dinner Friday, March 6th, 5:30-6:30PM Followed by STATIONS OF THE CROSS beginning at 7:00pm at Most Holy Rosary worship site. Everyone is welcome. Come pray with us. Purgatorial Mass Society March 2015 Richard Morley Req Ray & Marion Yergeau Fructosa Abellanosa Req her niece Windy & Family Daniel Rodes Req Ray & Marion Yergeau Andrew Piatek, Jr. Fr. Mike Krull Michael & Helen Chabala Req Ronald & Nancy Chabala Joseph & Helen Ruggeri Req Ronald & Nancy Chabala Enrolled Society members will be listed in the Bulletin once a month. At every First Friday Morning Mass at Most Holy Rosary the names of those enrolled for the month will be placed on the Altar for one year. 4 MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, March 2: Lenten Weekday 8:00AM (MHR) Nicholas Liberti Req Joe & Paul Porkouski TUESDAY, March 3 : Lenten Weekday 8:00AM Richard Morley Req Ron & Nancy Chabala WEDNESDAY, March 4 : Lenten Weekday 8:00AM (MHR) Mike Quaid Req Marie & Frank Augustyn THURSDAY, March 5 : Lenten Weekday 8:00AM Helen & Anna Nagy Req Helen Nagy FRIDAY, March 6 : Lenten Weekday 8:00AM (MHR) Perpetual Mass Association SATURDAY, March 7 : Lenten Weekday 8:00AM Richard Morley Req Marty & Pat Joyce SATURDAY, March 7 : The Vigil of the Third Sunday of Lent 4:30PM (MHR) Marie & Mark Blicharz Req Nancy & Shirley SUNDAY, March 8 : The Third Sunday of Lent 8:00AM John Petrick Req Dee & Maryann 10:00AM(MHR) Good Shepherd Parishioners 12:00PM John Mansfield Req Maryann & Catherine Suhay For the Week of February 28th - March 6th SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of (MHR) Frank Zonkowski Req Fr. Mike BREAD AND WINE In Memory of Richard Morley Req Carolyn & Lily Duane (MHR) Theodore Possert Req His loving wife Julie The Minister Schedule for the period April-June will be prepared soon. Please submit any changes to your schedule to Deacon Sam by Friday March 6th via email deaconsjc@aol.com or phone 732-816-2754. The paschal Candle a symbol of Christ s risen presence is solemnly blessed at the beginning of the Easter Vigil Mass and is lighted at all Masses during the Easter Season, at all Baptisms throughout the year, as well as at all Funeral Masses. If you would like to donate the 2015 Paschal Candle for Holy Spirit as a memorial to a departed loved one or in thanksgiving, please call Maria at the Parish Office. The cost is $150 per candle (There are 2 candles, both identical.) Your donation will be acknowledged in the bulletin on Easter Sunday. Thank You!

TRIPS Please join us!! Mohegan Sun Casino - Connecticut Overnight Stay Bus leaves 10am on Monday, April 20th, returns Tuesday, April 21st at 8pm. Single Room $240.00, Double $185.00, Triple $165.00. Pkg. includes room & tax, baggage handling, two buffet vouchers & $20.00 free slot play. Please contact Connie 732-442 -4978 or Ronnie 732-442-5252 West Side Story - Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY Bus leaves at 9:30am on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Dinner, Show & Transportation included. $90.00 per person. Please contact Don or Mary Harper 609-409-8458. DEACONS' TABLE will not be serving on the following days: 4/22/15, 11/25/15, 12/23/15 ORGANIZATIONS Everyone is invited! New members are welcome! Holy Spirit Seniors: Every Tuesday at 12:30pm Meetings are held at the Holy Spirit Church Hall. Rosary Altar Society: Sunday, March 1st, Following 8am Mass in the Holy Spirit Hall. Most Holy Rosary Seniors: Wednesday, March 4th, 12:30pm. Meetings are held at Msgr. Gambino Hall twice a month. Girl Scouts: Thursday, March 5th, 4pm. Meetings are held at Holy Spirit Church Hall, twice a month. Ladies Guild: Tuesday, March 10th, 7pm at Msgr. Gambino Hall. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month. Holy Name: Thursday, March 12th, 7pm at Msgr. Gambino Hall. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Youth Group: Friday, March 20th, 7:00pm Meetings are held at Holy Spirit Church Hall. Deaf Ministries: Sunday, March 22nd, 12:30-6:30pm Meetings are held monthly at Holy Spirit Hall. The Annual Fish & Chicken Fry (Sponsored by the Good Shepherd Rosary Altar Society) Sunday, March 8th, at Msgr. Gambino Hall Take out: 1:00 pm Sit down: 1:30 to 4:30 pm Adult $15.00 - $16.00 at the door Children under 10 - $7.00 Tickets will be sold at all Masses at the entrance ways and are also available in the Parish Office. Family Communion Breakfast The Good Shepherd Parish Holy Name Society Parishioners Mark your calendars for our annual Family Communion Breakfast to be held Sunday, March 22nd, in Most Holy Rosary Church -Msgr. Gambino Hall a er the 8:00 A.M. Mass. Adults $10.00 and children under 12 are $5.00. See fliers on credenzas in the back of both churches for more informa on. Tickets will be available at the rectory and from the members of the Holy Name Society. 5 At the Salvation Army Monday, March 9th The Confirmation Candidates deliver and serve food to the homeless. We could use your help with monetary donations or a simple meal. Please call Mildred at (732)910-1277. Wednesday, April 8th Food or monetary donations are appreciated. Please call Connie Hudanish at (732) 442-4978. Thank you in advance. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS The Ladies Guild and Rosary Altar Society are sponsoring the collection of items to be sent to our local Troops Overseas. March 1st is the last day for donations, please use the boxes at both worship sites. Most important items needed by our troops include: Bug spray/wipes Sunblock Toothbrushes Snack items, dried fruit, trail mix Tissues (travel size) Coffee packets/tea bags Razors Shaving cream in tubes (not cans) Deodorant Protein bars Foot powder/boots Drink mixes (individual packets) Look for a more extensive list of items which will be in this week s bulletin. LET S SHOW OUR LOCAL TROOPS HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE THEIR EFFORTS ON OUR BEHALF Any questions, please call Chris Greges at 732-381-7851. Please respect the Sacred Silence TRAVEL CLUB New Shows for 2015 Radio City Music Hall - Spring Spectacular Sunday, April 19, 2015 Cost : $145.00 (Adult) (Deposit of $75.00 is required) Please call Phyllis Edwards (732)442-0843 or Marie Acciani (732) 442-6916 for reservations or information. Call as soon as possible as tickets are limited. SAVE THE DATE The Good Shepherd Tricky Tray Sunday, October 25, 2015 We had a successful Tricky Tray last year due in most part to your generosity. In order to repeat that feat, we need your help! Donations of new, unused items in their original packaging can be dropped off at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Please note your name and approximate retail price on any donated items. Items needed include: small appliances (coffee makers, toasters, etc.), household items (sheets, towels, pots, pans, etc.); electronics (Kindles, Ipads, Ipods, phones, power tools, etc.). Gift certificates to local businesses, luggage, exercise equipment, barbeque grills and gardening items are also desired. NO clothing or shoes please. Any questions, please call Marie Acciani at 732-442-6916 or Chris Greges at 732-381- 7851.

Annual Easter Basket March 7th-29th The Ladies Guild and Rosary Altar Society are proud sponsors of the Annual Easter Basket collection for the benefit of children at Catholic Charities. We are asking our church community to help us ensure that these children have a Blessed Easter. Tags for boys and girls, ages 3, 4 and 5, will be available at the back of each church beginning March 7th and must be returned by March 29 th. Buy or make a basket of goodies. Wrap it, put the tag on the wrapped basket so that the name is visible and return it to the table in the rear of the church. It is important that you return the basket to the same location where you took the tag. If you have any questions, please call Chris Greges at 732-266- 4670. We would like to thank you in advance for the continued generosity that you show to those in need. Good Shepherd Parish 2015 Scholarship Applica on Good Shepherd Parish Scholarships are awarded to young men and women of our parish who give of themselves to their school, community and the parish. To date, the parish has awarded 31 scholarships to students who attended a Catholic high school or college. If you are a registered member of Good Shepherd Parish and attend weekly mass on a regular basis, you may apply for a scholarship by picking up an application from the parish office located at 625 Florida Grove Rd. between the hours of 9 am-3 pm, Monday thru Friday, OR, call the parish office (732-826-4859) and request an application be mailed to your home, OR email the parish office at (Goodshepherd20@verizon.net) to request the application be emailed to you. Completed applications must be returned to the parish office no later than Friday, March 13th by Noon. Applications will not be accepted after that date. For more information or questions, please call the parish office at 732-826- 4859. CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR 2015-2016 NOW AVAILABLE Applications for financial aid through the Diocese of Metuchen Tuition Assistance Program for the 2015-2016 school year are now available at all diocesan elementary and secondary schools. Completed applications must be mailed to Private School Aid Service, postmarked no later than Tuesday, March 31, 2015. To obtain an application form, please contact the Principal or main office of the school where the student is registering. A printable version of the form, both English and Spanish, is also available on the diocesan website at http://tinyurl.com/dom- TuitionAssistance. PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOL AdvancED Accredited/NCA Open Enrollment Primary: Pre-k 3&4, K, 1,2,3 at Carlock & Brace Ave. 732-826-5747 Upper: 4,5,6,7,8 at 500 State Street 732-826-1598 or 732-442-9533 Call for an appointment and a personal Tour! WWW.pacatholicschool.org 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: Our next regular session will be held on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00am. Remember to get your Mass attendance sheets signed by a Priest, Deacon or Catechist. If you forget, take a bulletin and use that in its place. If you have any questions, please call us at the Parish Office. Fourth Special Session March 7th Children registered in our program are required to attend all special sessions in preparation of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Level 2 will meet at Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School, Level 8 will meet in the Holy Spirit Church basement at 9AM. If you have any questions please contact the Parish Office 732-826-4859. RCIA/Adult Confirma on Our Ninth session will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, 7pm, in the Parish Office. We hope to see you then! R.C.I.A. SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT This weekend at the 10:00 AM Mass we celebrate the PENITENTIAL RITE for our Candidates (already baptized): Katherine Duarte, Tobias Duarte, Alex Rodriguez and Diego Rodriguez who are preparing for the reception of Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. The moving and powerful prayers of this Rite evoke the baptismal graces which these candidates have already received and ask for God s help for their spiritual growth and for their spiritual healing. Next Saturday, March 7, at the 4:30 PM Mass, our elect, Krystne Anderson, Christopher Valdez & Gianna Valdez will celebrate the FIRST SCRUTINY. The scrutinies are among the most ancient prayers in the Christian liturgical tradition. As early as the second century, Christian communities would help those who had been chosen for Baptism to prepare for their initiation by laying on hands and by prayers for protection and deliverance from evil. At that Mass, we will use the Lectionary s scrutiny readings from Cycle A. All are invited. Hopelawn Youth Organization Baseball Registration Boys and Girls ages 4-17 Saturdays 11am-3pm at the Majestic Lanes Bowling Alley, 525 Route 9N, Hopelawn, NJ Cost for 1st child (4-12 yr. olds) $75 (13-17 yr. olds) $85 Additional Siblings $40 Season begins in April For more information please call Tony 848-248-1594 or Norberto 732-259-2630

12:30-6pm Deaf Ministries 29 Palm Sunday End of Easter Basket Collection 8am Mass (MHR) 10am Mass 12 noon Mass RCIA Chrism Mass St. Francis Cathedral 30 8am Mass (MHR) 31 8am Mass Abbreviations HS Holy Spirit HN Holy Name LG Ladies Guild MHR- Most Holy Rosary PO Parish Office RAS Rosary Altar Soc. 7:30 Pastoral Meeting (P/O) 12:30-6pm Deaf Ministries 12 noon Mass RCIA 2nd Scrutiny 4-9pm Music Ministry (MHR) 7pm RCIA Session 10 (MHR) 7pm Teen Outreach (Confirmation level 8) 4:30-6pm Deacon s Table *7pm Live Station Practice 7pm Live Stations of the Cross 3:30-4pm Confes.(MHR) Religious Ed Classes 9-11am 22 8am Mass 9:30am Baptism 10am Mass (MHR) 23 8am Mass (MHR) 24 8am Mass 25 8am Mass (MHR) 26 8am Mass 27 8am Mass (MHR) 28 8am Mass 4:30-6pm Deacon s Table 7pm Youth Ministry 15 Food Pantry Weekend Easter Basket Collection 8am Mass 10am Mass (MHR) 12Mass Followed by Rosarian Fish & Chicken Fry (MHR) 7:30pm Finance (P/O) 7pm Live Station Practice 7pm Stations of the Cross (MHR) 3:30-4pm Confes.(MHR) 12:30 (MHR) Senior Meeting 4:30pm Girl Scouts Rel. Education Specials Levels 2 & 8 7 16 8am Mass (MHR) 17 8am Mass 18 8am Mass (MHR) 19 8am Mass 20 8am Mass (MHR) 21 8am Mass 7pm RCIA Session 9 (P/O) 7pm LG Meeting (MHR) 6pm Feeding the Homeless (MHR) 7pm Stations of the Cross 3:30-4pm Confes.(MHR) 8 Food Pantry Weekend Baby Bottle Returns 8am Mass 12 noon Mass 1:00pm Baptism (MHR) 6pm Feeding the Homeless 4:30-6pm Deacon s Table 7pm HN Meeting (MHR) 7pm Live Station Practice Religious Ed Classes 9-11am 9 8am Mass (MHR) 10 8am Mass 11 8am Mass (MHR) 12 8am Mass 13 8am Mass (MHR) 14 Easter Basket Collection 8am Mass With RCIA 1st Scrutiny 12 noon Mass 1:00pm Baptism (MHR) 4:30-6pm Deacon s Table 10am Mass (MHR) RCIA Penitential Scrutiny 12:30 (MHR) Senior Meeting 4:30pm Girl Scouts 7pm Live Station Practice 7pm Stations of the Cross (MHR) 4:30-4pm Confes.(MHR) Rel. Education Specials Levels 2 & 8 1 8am Mass RAS Meeting to Follow 2 8am Mass (MHR) 3 8am Mass 4 8am Mass (MHR) 5 8am Mass 6 Purgatorial Mass 7 Food Pantry Weekend 8am Mass March 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat