Rev. Jacek Marchewka Pastor

Weekend Assistants

Salesians of Don Bosco

Tim Malone Parish Catechetical Leader

Elaine Kownacki Office Manager

Mary McCarrick

Confirmation Coordinator

Szymon Gil Director of Music Ministry

Helen Soboleski, Lauren D’Imperio

Dianne Scott Cantors

Arthur Yankowski

Parish Council Chair

Sal Tralongo Safe Environment Coordinator

Mary Molinelli, John Sulikowski

Trustees

SACRAMENTS Baptism

Last Sunday of each month.

Reconciliation After all daily Masses and Saturday, 4pm to 4:45pm, or by appointment.

Marriage

Arrangements should be made one year in advance. Contact Rectory for appointment.

Annointing of the Sick

Contact Rectory for appointment for home bound or infirmed.

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekdays and Saturday: 8am Saturday Vigil: 5pm

Sunday: 7:30am, 9am (Polish), 10:30am, 12 Noon and 6pm Youth Mass

CChurch of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Roman Catholic Community

47 Island Road Mahwah, NJ 07430 Rectory Phone: 201- 529-3517

Parish Website: www.ihmcmahwah.org Parish Email: pastor@ihmcmahwah.org

Parish Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 9am to 4pm Weekends: Emergency calls only

Easter Sunday April 16, 2017

WORSHIP MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, April 15, Easter Vigil 8pm +Adam E. Suleski by grandchildren Robert, Megan & Adam

Easter Sunday, April 16 6:30am Mass of the Resurrection (Polish) Blessings on the T. Sobilo Family 9am Julia Pol - 5th Birthday by the Family 10:30am +Rev. Floyd Rotunno by Emily Kownacki 12pm +Patrick Murray by wife Nancy & Family Monday, April 17 8am +Cynthia Plicinski by beloved husband Ed Tuesday, April 18 8am +Cynthia Plicinski by beloved husband Ed Wednesday, April 19 8am +Leon Oles by Joseph Lerch Thursday, April 20 8am +Litti Reji by Merly Kailath Friday, April 21 8am +Thomas Halpin by wife Rita & Family Saturday, April 22 8am +Charles Plicinski by brother Ed Plicinski 5pm +Rev. Floyd Rotunno by Anne Suleski +Nicholas Lauerwald by Ralph & Moira Cosenza +Henry Baker by Dolly & Herb Tyrrell Sunday, April 23, Divine Mercy Sunday 7:30am +Rev. Floyd Rotunno by John & Pat Spiech 9am +Piotr & Katarzyna Lachman by daughter Weronika +Albin & Tillie Kownacki by Elaine 10:30am +Emma Keckeisen by daughter Frances +Robert Rutella by the Family 12pm +Martha Knapp by Eleanora Swingle & Family

2017 PASCHAL CANDLE In memory of Helen & Frank Stoltz - a gift from Arthur & Louise Yankowski

MEMORIAL CANDLES Blessed Sacrament (Sanctuary Candle) In memory of Marie Cappiello & son Samuel by Eleanor Platz Blessed Mother (Sanctuary Candle) In memory of Roger Suleski from wife Anne Suleski Saint Joseph (Sanctuary Candle) In memory of Bill & Frances McCloud by daughter Darlene Blessed Mother (Alcove) Blessings for the Gerling Family Sacred Heart (Alcove) In memory of Cynthia my loving wife from husband Ed Plicinski

DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet Thru Sat, Apr. 22, after 8am Mass Immaculate Heart of Mary Novena Every Monday following the 8am Mass Rosary Every Saturday following the 8am Mass Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Saturdays thru May 13, 4:30pm, before 5pm Mass

PRAYERS FOR PARISHIONERS

For those who are ill: Christine Sanese-Brett, Joan Malone, Stella Moran, Nora Dempsey, Peter Rice, Maryann Titko, John LaPlaca, Ed Pretko, Frances Konior, Fred Bader, James & Barbara Straut, Nancy Mayer, Dave Conklin, Carol Zarcone, Betty Mihok, Jacqueline Oprysko

For the recently deceased: James Coty, Lucille Poplawski, Henry Baker, Rev. Floyd Rotunno, Teresa Maretzo, Anna Sudal, Patricia Radesky Brennan, Stanley Strysko, Nicholas Lauerwald, Margaret Borish, Paul F. Walter, Michael Cardinale, Alfred Kozakiewicz, John Giza, Teresa Jarzebowska, Robert E. Weglicki, John Link, Patricia Sorgine, Sylvia Kuzmik, Yolanda Kotos, Zofia Morsztyn, Peg Mariani.

April 16, 2017

AAlleluia! Rejoice for He is Risen!

As the Lord fills the earth with new life,

new beginnings, and fresh hope, may He richly fill you with the joy and peace that is ours in Christ.

May the spirit of hope

that Easter brings nourish our faith in the Lord above who gave His life for us He loves!

God Bless You and a Joyous Easter! Fr.Jacek

FAITH FORMATION

EASTER SUNDAY THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

Today we begin the Easter Season, our fifty-day meditation on the mystery of Christ's Resurrection. The Gospel tells us about the disciples' discovery of the empty tomb. It concludes by telling us that they did not yet understand that Jesus had risen from the dead. The details provided are not meant to offer proof of the Resurrection. They invite us to reflect upon a most amazing gift - faith in Jesus and his Resurrection.

Each of the four Gospels tells us that Jesus' empty tomb was first discovered by women. This is notable because in first-century Jewish society women could not serve as legal witnesses. In the case of John's Gospel, the only woman attending the tomb is Mary of Magdala. Unlike the Synoptic accounts, John's Gospel does not describe an appearance of angels at the tomb. Instead, Mary is simply said to have observed that the stone that had sealed the tomb had been moved, and she runs to alert Simon Peter and the beloved disciple. Her statement to them is telling. She assumes that Jesus' body has been removed, perhaps stolen. She does not consider that Jesus has been raised from the dead. Simon Peter and the beloved disciple race to the tomb. The beloved disciple arrives first but does not enter the tomb until after Simon Peter. This detail paints a vivid picture, as does the detail provided about the burial cloths. Some scholars believe that the presence of the burial cloths in the tomb offers evidence to the listener that Jesus' body had not been stolen.

The Gospel passage concludes, however, that even having seen the empty tomb and the burial cloths, the disciples do not yet understand about the Resurrection. In the passage that follows, Mary of Magdala meets Jesus but mistakes him for the gardener. In the weeks ahead, the Gospel readings from our liturgy will show us how the disciples came to believe in Jesus' Resurrection through his appearances to them. Our Easter faith is based on their witness to both the empty tomb and their continuing relationship with Jesus—in his appearances and in his gift of the Holy Spirit.

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FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY Sunday, April 23

JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!

Please join us for Holy Hour and Benediction at 3pm on Sunday for the conclusion of the

Divine Mercy Novena!

In the year 2000 Pope St. John Paul II proclaimed that from that year forward the Second Sunday of Easter would be celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday. This was proclaimed at the Canonization Mass of St. Faustina Kawalska, who worked throughout her life to make all aware of the merciful love of God. St. Faustina (1905–1938) was born and raised in Poland. Following a vocation to religious life, she was accepted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. As a member of the Congregation, she worked as a cook, gardener, and porter. In her spiritual life, her contemplation on the Mercy of God led her to develop a childlike trust in God and deep love for her neighbor.

In her years in the convent, St. Faustina heard a call from God to make God’s Mercy known to the world so that the world may more fully receive God’s healing grace. St. Faustina kept a 600-page diary of the apparitions she claimed continued for years. Her entries focus on God’s mercy, the call to accept God’s mercy and to be merciful, the need for conversion, and the call to trust in Jesus. It had been Jesus’ own wish, she wrote, to establish a feast day: “I [Jesus] desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls . . . . I am giving them the last hope of salvation; that is, the Feast of My Mercy.” St. Faustina promoted the Chaplet of Divine Mercy which consists of the recitation of prayers to the Eternal Father and the rosary for the sake of Christ’s sorrowful passion.

When celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, the faithful are called to reflect more personally on the graces won through the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus. In this way, your hearts may be more fully aware of the mercy of God for you personally and for the sake of the world.

PARISH & COMMUNITY DIVINE MERCY NOVENA AND CHAPLET

CONTINUES THRU SAT., APRIL 22 8:30am

“I have opened My Heart as a

living fountain of mercy. Let all souls draw life from it. Let them approach this sea of mercy with

great trust.” (Diary, 1520)

Continuing through Saturday, April 22, you are invited to join the faithful around the world in this beautiful and powerful novena. Pamphlets on how to pray the Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet are available in English and in Polish in the Church lobby.

MANY THANKS TO OUR LENTEN

SPIRITUAL LEADERS!

Fr. Bill Dowd, Chaplain, NY Giants, leading Retreat and accepting 50 red roses in honor of his 50th Anniversary

to the Priesthood this May.

Fr. Lukasz Szweda, Pastor, Sacred Heart Church,

Seaford, Jamaica, teaching children in the Religious Education Program about the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Sr. Maria Regina (r) leading Women’s Reflection

with Sr. Theresa Francesca, Sisters of Life.

WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION

On Saturday, April 1, over 50 women came together in prayer, reflection and friendship for the Women’s Morning of Reflection at Immaculate Heart of Mary. With her thoughts, insights and touching stories, Sister Maria Regina, from the Sisters of Life in Suffern, NY, presented a beautiful mediation on standing by the Cross of Christ with Our Lady. We extend a heartfelt

thanks to the Sisters of Life and to all who donated their time, talents and treasures to make this Lenten Morning of Reflection a beautiful experience for all.

IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL CARDINALE

In memory of her loving husband Michael, parishioner Francis Cardinale, has so graciously donated this beautiful pyx - the small round container used to carry the Eucharist to the sick or infirmed. This pyx will be available for all Eucharistic Ministers to use when visiting the homebound.

YOUTH WORSHIP NIGHT AT IHM

WPU’s Break Ministry and IHM’s Youth Group

joined together for an evening of Praise and Worship at a recent Sunday during Lent.

L to R: Sr.Theresa Francesca; Eileen Matarazzo; Sr. Maria Regina

PARISH & COMMUNITY

EASTER TRADITIONS

Since ancient times rabbits have been associated with spring. It is believed that the Anglo-Saxon Goddess of Spring, Eostre, had a hare as her companion. The hare symbolizes fertility and rebirth. Later Christians changed the symbol to the Easter bunny.

Kids in the U.S. grow up expecting a delivery of eggs and candy from the Easter bunny each year, but it may seem odd to an outsider. Brought to this country by German immigrants in the 1700s, the practice is rooted

in the belief that rabbits and eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to the 13th century according to some sources. One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting and eaten on Easter in celebration.

The tradition of decorating eggs was present on Polish lands thoughout the centuries. The motifs painted on Pisanki have a deep symbolic meaning, connected to rebirth, fertility, beauty, protection, and sun

symbolism (vitality). Pisanki are added to Easter baskets (święconki) and blessed on Holy Saturday in Church. Pouring water on one another is a Polish Easter tradition called Smingus-Dyngus. On Easter Monday, boys try to drench other people with buckets of water, squirt guns or anything they can get their hands on. Legend says girls who get soaked will marry within the year. The refreshing tradition has its origins in the baptism of Polish Prince Mieszko on Easter Monday in 966 AD.

PARISH CALENDAR, CONTACTS & STEWARDSHIP The Rectory office will be closed Easter Monday, April 17, and will reopen on Tuesday, April 18. Emergency calls are always accepted. APRIL 4/17 No Religious Ed classes – Easter Break 4/18 No Religious Ed classes – Easter Break 4/23 Divine Mercy Sunday STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Rectory: 201-529-3517 Pastor: Rev. Jacek Marchewka, Ext. 12 pastor@ihmcmahwah.org Office Manager: Elaine Kownacki 201-529-3517 Fax: 201-529-4401 parishoffice@ihmcmahwah.org Parish Catechetical Leader: Tim Malone 201-529-3517 Ext.20 or 201-529-2294 religiouseducation@ihmcmahwah.org Confirmation Coordinator: Mary McCarrick confirmation@ihmcmahwah.org Women’s Spirituality Leader: Eileen Matarazzo spirituality@ihmcmahwah.org Safe Environment Coordinator: Sal Tralongo stralongo@ihmcmahwah.org Youth Ministry: youthministry@ihmcmahwah.org Bulletin Editor: bulletin@ihmcmahwah.org

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL

COLLECTION NEXT WEEK-END

Home mission dioceses are dioceses in the US and its territories that cannot provide basic pastoral services to Catholics without outside help. Basic pastoral services include Mass, Sacraments, Religious Education, and ministry training for priests, deacons, religious and lay people. Currently 40 percent of dioceses in the US are considered home missions. With your support, these dioceses ensure priests can make the necessary travel to serve them and parishes can keep their doors open. Support from this appeal has allowed them to keep their faith communities active and connected to the universal Church.

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