SAINT MARY S PARISH Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018
Weekly Mass Schedule Weekday Masses are held in the Parish Center Chapel Saturday, April 14 12:00 PM Mass of Annointing 5:30 PM DiStaulo & French Families Sunday, April 15 7:30 AM Fr. James Glotzbach 9:00 AM Servent of God Mary Grace Bellotti 10:30 AM Jeanne B Pissott (Birthday) 12:00 PM Julio Francisco (14 th Anniversary) Monday, April 16 7:30 AM Biagio Robba 12:10 PM Chinh Nguyen Tuesday, April 17 7:30 AM Nancy & Louis Ferraro 12:10 PM Theresa & William Lauber Wednesday, April 18 7:30 AM Kathleen Quirk 12:10 PM Frieda Frerichs Thursday, April 19 7:30 AM Daniel Rizzi 12:10 PM Rose, Nick, & Basil Palma Friday, April 20 12:10 PM James & Frances Bratton Saturday, April 21 5:30 PM Vincent DePaul Sunday, April 22 7:30 AM Ednah Adubato 9:00 AM Jeanne McDowall 10:30 AM Frances Klecak 12:00 PM Ann Plechy Hosts for each Mass have been donated by The Rosary Society Sanctuary Lamp dedicated in Memory of Bob and Pat Bush Chapel Lamp dedicated in Memory of William Wallace Blessed Mother Lamps donated in Memory of Carmel Perrone Holy Father's Prayer Intention For those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. Rides to Church Would you be able to provide an occasional ride to mass for a parishioner? If so, contact Bruce at b.mauro1@yahoo.com or call the parish office This is a great time to join a ministry at St. Mary s. Take a look at our parish website at www.stmarysnutley.org where you will find links to the adult choir, children s choir and social concerns ministry. Call the parish center for more info Serving God and His People at Mass - Altar Server Training for Grades 3-8 Serving God isn't just for adults, we are all called to serve God and his people. One of the most important places to do that is during the Saturday evening/sunday liturgy. We are looking for boys and girls in Grade 3 and up to be Altar Servers. We will have a training session on Saturday, April 21 at 10am in the Church. During this training session, Deacon Ron will lead a train session that will walk the young people through all of the duties and responsibilities of being an altar server. Once they are trained, they will be able to serve at any of the Masses that they attend. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Marge Schreiber margaret@stmarysnutley.org with the name of your son or daughter, their grade, a contact number, and what Mass you normally attend. Immaculate Conception High School Alumnae Association 13th Annual Taste Of Thursday April 26, 2018 Doors open 6:30 pm Immaculate Conception High School Cafeteria 258 South Main Street Lodi, NJ 07004 To access Reservation and Sponsorship forms please go to the Alumnae page of the ICHS website (ichslodi.org) or call the school at 973-472-7231. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at this email address (robin.manzo@gmail.com) 656 Page 2
We promise GSA s show will be SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS! Tickets are on SALE now! Performance dates are Friday April 20 th & Saturday April 21 st at 7pm, Sunday April 22 nd at 3pm. Adult tickets are $10 and children s tickets are $5. Catholic School Open House Saint Dominic Academy, Jersey City will host Open House on Wednesday, May 2 from 6-8pm. The event will feature club and athletic demos, academic presentations, tours, and complete details about the application process for Grades 7-12 as well as information about Summer Programs. Additionally, SDA announces Walk Through Wednesdays when parents (and students, if they are available) will be able to visit SDA every Wednesday that school is in session, between the hours of 10:00 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary. Questions can be directed at any time to Andrea Apruzzese, Director of Saint Dominic Academy Admissions at 201-434-5938, ext. 14 or to aapruzzese@stdominicacad.com. Saint Dominic Academy is located at 2572 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Save the Date Rosary Society Baby Shower On Monday, June 11 th, St. Mary s Rosary Society will hold their Annual Baby Shower to benefit Good Counsel Homes. We would like to invite all women of the parish to this inspirational evening. Several mothers from the Home, and their babies, will be in attendance. Many of our talented parishioners have generously donated some lovely handmade quilts and blankets to this event in years past. In addition, a bin will be placed in the back of the church in a few weeks for any donations you wish to give. (List of needed items to come!) Please consider attending this event we think you will find it to be a pleasant evening! 656 Page 3
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But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. 1 John 2:1 The readings during the Easter season are filled with stories and images on which one can meditate, preach or write many weekly bulletin articles. The central story is found in the gospel. The tomb is empty. Jesus has risen from the dead. He appears to the women who visit the tomb; the disciples locked in the upper room and unnamed travelers leaving Jerusalem in gloom. Jesus promise of an advocate (see the quote above) never fails to capture my attention. It is like an Easter egg a hidden message or secret feature placed in a movie for devotees to discover and/or be developed in a future movie. The advocate promised by the risen Christ just might be the ultimate Easter egg. Of what do you think of when you hear the word "Advocate?" Consider the U.S. Council of Bishops notes on the first letter of John: The author affirms authentic Christian love, ethics, and faith take place only within the historical revelation and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The fullness of Christian life as fellowship with the Father must be based on true belief and result in charitable living; knowledge of God and love for one another are inseparable, and error in one area inevitably affects the other. Let me offer two comments that helped me grasp the meaning of this quote: 1. Based on true belief" This is an important part of our Christian understanding of Jesus. It is the belief that Jesus was fully human as he offered his life on the cross. In doing so, he becomes our advocate with God, presenting our personal case for salvation. 2. The result This is our response to the gift of salvation, which the church describes as charitable living The call to charitable living drives my involvement and leadership in the social concerns ministry of St. Mary s. It calls me to be an advocate for others when I am in a position to do so. I will write more about this in the upcoming weeks. Join in the conversation and work of charitable living. Contact me at b.mauro1@yahoo.com or call the parish office to be part of our e-mail list. In the meantime, please visit the social concerns page on the St. Mary s Website at www.stmarysnutley.org Blessed to be at St. Mary s, 656 Page 5
St. Mary s Church is served by: Rev. Richard Berbary, Pastor Rev. Thomas Nicastro, Parochial Vicar Ron Ronacher, Deacon Anthony G. Armando, DRE/Youth Minister, 973-235-1100 armandoa@stmarysnutley.org Bruce Mauro, Music Director, b.mauro1@yahoo.com Patrick Perrone, Trustee Anne Scheidel, Trustee Mass Schedule Sundays 5:30 (Sat. evening) 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 Weekdays Masses in Parish Center Chapel 7:30 (Tuesday - Thursday), 12:10 (Monday - Friday), Holy Days 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:00 PM National Holidays 9:00 AM Parish Business Hours Parish Center: M-F, 9-4 Sun. 8 AM-1 PM Phone Number: 973-235-1100 A Time of War and Peace We pray that the Holy Spirit may protect our troops serving our country. A Time to Heal For all those who are sick or suffering, especially Giovanni Yap, and Msgr. David Hubba. A Time to Die For all those who have been called into Eternal Life, especially Clara Rio, Antonio Barbalace, Marie Bigley. Readings for the Week of April 15, 2018 Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 This Week s Music 5:30, 9:00/10:30 and 12:00 NOON JPPC Gathering Alleluia! Alleluia Let the Holy Anthem Rise 167 (10:30) Alleluia! Love is Alive 160 Offertory Vine and Branches 355 (10:30) Alleluia Let the Holy Anthem Rise 167 Eucharistic Prayer Mass of Renewal 867 / 868 / 871 / 872 Communion Ye Sons and Daughters 171 (10:30) Resucito! 173 Recessional Alleluia! Alleluia! 166 Confessions Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15 or by appointment Novenas Miraculous Medal: Mon., 12:00 PM before Mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Weds., 7:00 PM in chapel Devotion to the Divine Mercy: Fri., 11:45 AM in chapel First Friday Novena: 1 st Friday of Month, 11:45 AM in the Chapel RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Adults who wish to receive Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation should contact the Parish Center. Baptisms Baptisms are the third Sunday of each month, at 1:30 PM. Please call at least a month in advance to make arrangements. Baptismal prep classes will now be held on Saturday, the week before Baptisms (the second Saturday of the month), at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center Parish Membership Parishioners should register and should inform the Parish Center when moving from the parish. Parish Collections April 8 th $9,817.00 Thank you for your generosity BINGO Tuesday Evenings with the Early Bird Game starting at 7:15 PM in Msgr. Walsh Hall Good Shepherd Academy (973-667-2049; www.gsanutley.org) Our Catholic grade school sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark Religious Vocations If you think you may have a vocation, speak to one of our priests, or call the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (973-497-4366). Care of the Sick Communion will be brought to any parishioner confined to home, upon request; those who are seriously ill, or weak from the burden of years, should request the Anointing of the Sick. Urgent calls will be attended immediately. Marriage Contact a priest to make arrangements. The Bishops have directed that the normal preparation time is a year or more. 656 Page 6