THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER May 5, 2019

Saturday May 4

5:00pm Karen Schoenig

r/o The Schoenig Family

Sunday May 5

Third Sunday of Easter

7:30am Laura Macarone

r/o The Cruz Family

9:30am People of the Parish

(Spanish)

11:00am Tomas Gonsalves r/o Granddaughter Monday May 6 No Morning Mass Tuesday May 7 9:00am Gage Jackson r/o Grace Scodari Wednesday May 8 9:00am Gage Jackson r/o Nina Crivello Thursday May 9 9:00am Mary Rizzo r/o The English Family Friday May 10 9:00am James Smith r/o The Lusardi Family Please pray for the sick: Benjamin Boschen, Jill Dubay, Julie Galloway, Frances Wadnik, Theresa Dziura, Ann Krouse, Robert Meleo, Charles Roseberry, Bill Wargin, Ron Pultz, Albert Schaare, Anthony Francisco, Leo Kim, Francine Gore, Noriebeth Alava, Marilyn Russo, Richard Polhemus, Ann McComb, Charles Hemsel, Woody Wagner, Kathy Chiarulli, Willie Baker, Barbara Schaare, Barbara Russian, Josie Kaspereen, Daniel Walker, Barbara McAloon, Debra Burns, George Melious, Alexis Capozzoli, Robert J. Milletich, Paula Stine

CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Our diocese is undergoing a year of awakening and preparation for the Consecration of the diocese to Our Lady under her title as Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of all the Americas. Our Parish celebration of this preparation will take place TONIGHT, May 5, 2019 from 6:30-7:30PM in the church. We will gather for singing, prayers and a talk to help us place ourselves in readiness for this important spiritual undertaking. Please mark your calendars NOW and plan to join us!

WEEKLY OFFERING

WEEKLY COSTS;

Church Expenses (Including Mortgage) $8,396.06

Diocesan Assessment / Insurance 2,300.00

Total $10,696.06

Weekend of April 20 / 21 - Easter $17,343.00

Electronic Giving 802.00

Holy Thursday 1,013.00

Total $19,158.00

Weekly Surplus / (Deficit) $8,461.94

Diocesan Holy Land $1,081.00

Weekend of April 27 / 28 $4,555.46

Electronic Giving 510.00

Bingo Income 1,431.25

Other Income 557.50

Total $7,054.21

Weekly Surplus / (Deficit) ($3,641.85)

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL As of last week, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $24,892.96 and payments totaling $20,426.32 from 122 parishioners. This represents 92.2% of our $27,000.00 goal. Thank you for your generosity.

This Week in Our Parish…………… Sunday, May 5 Following all Masses, coffee and refreshments will be provided by our Youth Leadership Group in the Community Room. 9:45-10:45am Adult Choir / Choir Room 6:30-7:30pm Evening of Awakening / Church 7:00pm Bingo / Parish Center Monday, May 6 1:00pm Altar Rosary Society / Choir Room 7:00pm Knights of Columbus Meeting / Knights Room 7:00pm Father Guy’s “Q&A” / Community Room Tuesday, May 7 7:00pm Confirmation Interviews / Choir Room Wednesday, May 8 7:00pm Confirmation Interviews / Choir Room Thursday, May 9 6:00-7:00pm Children’s Choir / Church Saturday, May 11 7:00-8:00am Men’s Spirituality Group / Community Rm 11:30am Baptisms / Church

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION Registrations for the school year 2019-2020 have been distributed to all students. Please complete your child’s registration and return as soon as possible. Books must be ordered and classes have to be assigned. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Rock at the Office of Religious Education 908-689-0093

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! Religious Education classes have been completed and we would like to thank our catechists, aides and volunteers for their assistance. Enjoy the warm months ahead and we look forward to seeing everyone again in September!

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP The prayer group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month a 7:15PM in the Chapel. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Finnegan 908-689-3505

CONFESSIONS Confessions will not be held this Wednesday, May 8 Father Guy will be meeting with the Confirmation students. Wednesday Confessions will resume next Wednesday, May 15 at 7:15PM.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHILDREN HAVE RECEIVED FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Eden Cabrera Colin Heine Joseph Cannavo Grace Kokinos Roman Cortese Peyton Schlueter David Duarte Gabriel Sousa Chase Emanuel Olivia Sousa Liam Fink Austin Thompson Giana Frinzi Sarah Viglianco Haley Haas

FROM THE PASTOR Surrexit Dominus! The Lord is Risen! Our prayerful best wishes go to the fifteen children who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday morning. We pray that the Lord will bless them with His Presence now and always.

We begin the month of Mary as is our custom by crowning the image of Our Lady which will remain in the sanctuary for the rest of the month. In addition TONIGHT at 6:30PM we will gather here in church for our Parish Evening of Awakening in preparation for the Diocesan Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe in December. I pray that these months ahead will be a time of reflection on the important role Mary plays in the lives of all Catholic Christians. Beginning next week we will incorporate the prayer of preparation composed by the Bishop into each Mass on Sunday. A reminder that Fr. Guy’s Q&A takes place Monday evening, May 6 at 7:00PM in the Community Room. Have a Blessed Week filled with the joy of the Risen Lord!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEK Saturday, May 11 5:00PM Lectors: Jim McAloon Extraordinary Ministers: Joanne Cuff, Patty Haliscak, Cindy Hudock, Barbara Ward Server: Sean Altmann Sunday, May 12 7:30AM Lector: Jeff Wiessler Extraordinary Ministers: Mary Jane Lusardi, John W. Mulvenna, Susan Oravetz, Steve Oravetz 9:30AM (SPANISH) Lector: Fernanda Balan, Grace Cruz Extraordinary Ministers: Edgar Balan, Roxana Balan Server: Natalie Velasquez 11:00AM Lector: Steve Martinko Extraordinary Ministers: Yvonne DeLorenzo, Bob Oakley, David Slovak, Su-Nin Stenger Server: Amelia Roberto