Our Lady of Sorrows-Saint Anthony Hamilton, New Jersey March 20

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Our Lady of Sorrows-Saint Anthony
Hamilton, New Jersey
March 20, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
AT YOUR SERVICE
MONDAY, M ARCH 21
OLS 7 AM
Barbara Weikel ~ K & P Haney
Eleanor Kazior
~ G & J Petrino & family
SA 8 AM
Andrew & Helen Beres ~ G & J Beres
Rachel Elizabeth Janson
~ M & E Galipot
TUESDAY, M ARCH 22
OLS 7 AM
JoAnn Jasinski ~ W Jasinski
Kenneth Szepesy ~ E Pacera & sons
SA 8 AM
Vincenzo Ucci ~ E & M Zita
Ann St Amour ~ W L Wintle
W EDNESDAY, M ARCH 23
OLS 7 AM
Eleanor Kazior ~ N, B, & A Chomicki
Norma Roman ~ B Maio
SA 8 AM
Charles H Murray ~ A & C Milioto
Victor Digisi ~ M & L Stewart
HOLY THURSDAY, M ARCH 24
OLS 7 AM
No Mass
SA 8 AM
No Mass
SA 7 PM
Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper
GOOD FRIDAY, M ARCH 25
OLS 7 AM
No Mass
SA 8 AM
No Mass
HOLY S ATURDAY, M ARCH 26
OLS 9 AM
No Mass
SA 7:30 PM Solemn Easter Vigil
For the People of the Parish
EASTER SUNDAY, M ARCH 27
OLS 7:30 AM For Deceased Priests and Deacons
SA 8 AM
For the Sick and Homebound
OLS 9 AM
For Deceased Religious Sisters
SA 10 AM
For the Harmony of Families
OLS 11 AM
For the Intentions of
Bishop O'Connell
OLS 12:30 PM For the Intentions of Pope Francis
SA 6:30 PM For the Sanctity of Marriage
NEW? If you'd like to join the parish, please visit the
parish office and complete a registration form. We'll
give you a supply of numbered envelopes. Their
use will ensure that we can provide you with
contribution information for income tax purposes
and help document your participation in the
liturgical life of your parish.
PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO ARRANGE FOR:
 Baptism - Call well in advance to schedule.
 Matrimony - Call at least a year prior to your
planned date.
 Anointing of the Sick - This is not a sacrament
for only those who are at the point of death, but
also those facing a serious illness.
 Holy Eucharist for the Homebound
 Bereavement Counseling
 Annulment Process Information
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS - If you
want to join the Catholic Church or complete your
sacraments of initiation (First Eucharist and/or
Confirmation), join us for the RCIA. Weekly classes
begin each September.
LOW-GLUTEN (0.01%) HOSTS - We provide lowgluten hosts for those with Celiac Disease. Please
inform the priest or deacon prior to the celebration
of Mass; at communion time, approach the priest
celebrant who will have this sacred host.
SANCTUARY MEMORIALS - Weekly sanctuary lamps
or flowers for Masses may be requested in memory
of a loved one or to mark a special occasion. The
cost of a lamp is $15; floral arrangements are $75.
Please visit the parish office at least a week in
advance, so that the dedication may be included in
the bulletin.
MASS INTENTIONS - Masses should be requested at
the parish office; the stipend is $10.
Our Mission Statement
We are the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows Saint Anthony, a Roman Catholic Community; as
one Eucharistic Family, we are Christ-centered
and Spirit-led. Children of God our Father, we
are united by His Love and sustained by the
intercession of Our Lady and Saint Anthony. We
give witness to our faith in action.
Please Note
The Parish Office will close at 4:30 p.m. on Holy
Thursday (March 24) and remain closed on Good Friday
(March 25). It will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
on Holy Saturday (March 26). It will be closed on Easter
Monday (March 28), and will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, March 29.
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Mesaj ki soti nan biwo Kire-a
Dear Parishioners
Our Lenten journey brings us at last to this
week…Holy Week! We come to the Church’s
celebration of the central mystery of our faith, the
events that brought about our salvation. Our schedule
of services is printed in this bulletin and I hope that
everyone will make time through this week, especially
during the Paschal Triduum, to participate to the great
and moving rites of the Church. Please be sure to
invite family members and friends to join you!
Let us pray for those who will receive the gift of
Holy Baptism and celebrate the Sacraments of
Initiation at the Solemn Easter Vigil.
Together let us make this week a truly holy week
in Christ!
With affection,
Msgr. Gervasio
Frè-m ak Sè-m yo:
Avek semen sa a,....ki se Semen Sent, sezon
Karem nan fini! Nou rive nan selebrasyon Legliz la
sou tem sentral lafwa nou, reyelmanvre evenman sa
yo grandi lafwa nou. Ore sevis yo enprime nan bilten
sa a e mwen swete ke chak moun semen sa a pral
kreye tan pou yo vinn patisipe, sitou pandan Triduum
nan nan gwo gwo rit Legliz la. Tanpri pa bliye envite
fanmiy w ak zanmi w!
An nou lapriye pou sila yo ki pral resevwa
Sakreman Batem epi selebre Sakreman Inisyasyon
nan veye Solanel Fet Pak la.
Ansanm an nou fe semen sa a tounen yon Semen
Sen tout bon vre nan Kris la!
Avèk afeksyon,
Msgr. Gervasio
Thought-Full Thursdays
Stewardship Report
Weekly Collection: March 13
Lenten Program of Sacrifice (additional*)
* Total to date
An Adult Faith
Formation Series
Spring 2016
7:00 p.m.
Church Meeting
Room at Our
Lady of Sorrows
$20,569
$2,696
$11,398
Please Note
If you plan to write a check for your donation to the
Lenten Program of Sacrifice (for Fr. Gene's drive to
provide sanitation to the families in his parish in India),
please make your check payable to OLS-SA, and put
"Lenten Program of Sacrifice" on the notation line.
The parish will total the donations and send Fr. Gene
one check for all monies collected.
The Thought-Full Thursdays Program is a series of
presentations designed to enlighten the faithful and
provide an opportunity for spiritual growth and
development.
The challenge for being Catholic in the 21st Century is
to be informed and to maintain our faith with an open
heart and mind. Meet the challenge! Join us this
spring for any or all of these thought-filled sessions:
Good Friday Is a Day of
Fast and Abstinence
This means that Catholics are obliged to fast (only
one full meal) and that those over 14 years of age
must abstain from meat (and soup or gravy made
from meat).
March 31 “Spiritual But not Religious”
Why Be A Catholic?
Presenter: Denny Slavin, M.A.
Deacon, Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony
Upcoming Youth Events
DYC 2016—The Youth Ministry of the Diocese of
Trenton organizes an annual Diocesan Youth
Conference Day (DYC) for all students in 8th through
12th grades. DYC 2016 will take place on April 17 at
Notre Dame High School (601 Lawrence Road,
Lawrenceville) from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration for the event is $25 if received by April 3.
From April 4 to April 15, the registration fee is $30.
Please call the parish office for more information.
NJ Catholic Youth Rally—Mark your calendars for a
fun day at Six Flags Great Adventure on May 15.
(See page 9 for details.)
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April 7
How the Bible Came to Be
Presenter: Fr. Garry Koch
Pastor, St. Benedict’s Church, Holmdel
Columnist for The Monitor
April 14
Jesus the Jew
Presenter: Jordan Miller, Ph.D.
Teacher of Theology, Seton Hall Univ.
April 21
Islam: Religion of Peace?
Presenter: TBD
April 28
Forgive and Forget? The Christian Way?
Presenter: Jim Knipper
Deacon, St. Paul’s Church, Princeton
Pastoral Council Initiative
Reaching Out to Others
In its recent meetings, our pastoral council has been
addressing ways that our parish can reach out to
those Catholics in our parish we might call "inactive."
The idea was proposed that the parish at least
contact those parishioners who have been away for a
while. Accordingly, a card was designed with a simple
invitation to join us during Holy Week and Easter.
Along with the card, we sent a schedule of services.
Below is what they received.
Thanks to all those who took time to complete the
Faith in Our Future survey. Your input will be very
helpful as we strive to develop a strategy for the
future ministry of the Church in our area. The survey
was the first step in this process—a self evaluation of
our parish. You helped us to identify our strengths but
also our areas for improvement, our challenges. Our
core team studied every survey submitted and as a
result we have an honest appraisal of “where we are”
at this moment in our history.
Many parishioners took time to offer concrete
suggestions for improvement or identified goals for
future ministry. Most of these were positive and
practical. They are certainly things that warrant our
attention and implementation. Some comments were
beyond the scope of the survey, advocating changes
in Church doctrine or proposing ideas that are not
possible to implement. A few asked for things that we
already offer.
A few simple suggestions we have already
implemented with regard to our grounds and churches
described below. As we move forward we shall
address other suggestions.
 Driveway Enhancement at Our Lady of Sorrows
White posts with reflectors have been installed at
our lot entrances to identify more clearly the
entrances at night. Bright yellow strips will also be
painted at the entrance.
 Sound System Upgrade for Both Churches
Not a few parishioners expressed the need to
improve the audio system at both churches.
However, this is especially an issue at St. Anthony,
a building which is acoustically challenging. Three
upgrades have been made to the system in the last
fifteen years by Monte Brothers Sound Systems,
New York. While there has been an improvement,
the challenging design of the building requires
ongoing upgrades as technology in the field
advances. In order to improve the quality at both
sites we are upgrading the wireless microphone
devices which should improve the system’s clarity.
After Holy Week, Monte Bros will propose a further
upgrade that would employ the latest technology.
 Expanded Office Hours
For the convenience of our parishioners and other
visitors, we are no longer closed for lunch but are
keeping the office “open for business.”
Your presence and prayer would greatly add to
our joyful celebration of Holy Week and Easter!
Join us!
We are family!
Msgr. Thomas Gervasio
and
Our Lady of Sorrows—St. Anthony Parish
www.ols-sa.org
https://www.facebook.com/olssahamilton
We’d like to stay in touch.
Would you provide us your email?
609-587-4372
Lord Jesus Christ,
Word of the Father,
we turn to you.
Watch over our plans.
Enliven our service to the Church.
Sustain our labors.
Guide our steps in search of the best ways to
proclaim your Gospel.
Our poverty is great.
We do not place trust in ourselves but only in you.
Encourage us, reassure us, give us your blessing.
You, who with the Holy Spirit, live and reign in us
and in your Church forever and ever.
Amen.
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Grateful for Your
Prayerful, Sacrificial Gift
Along with that of Christmas, the
Easter collection is one of the
most important of the year. It
helps us meet our many
obligations—to our church and
school employees, keeping our
facilities in good shape, utilities,
and snow removal We receive many appeals through
the year and I trust that in your goodness you will not
forget our parish community. Prayerfully consider a
generous gift to the parish as we celebrate the
“solemnity of solemnities” at Easter!
Msgr. Gervasio
With the advent of the “Faith in Our Future” process,
which requires a parish self-study or evaluation, we
thought it would be helpful to update our parish
census. Since the establishment of our parish in
2005, our census numbers set the total number of our
households (both active and inactive) at over 5000.
While updates were made to adjust for families
moving and for deaths, we did not make an extensive
review of the census. Last year for instance, we
claimed our number of households to be 5021 which
was composed of 2889 active or supporting families
and 2132 inactive families.
Our parish staff has now completed its review and
removed from the census all those families who have
not resided within the parish territory and have been
inactive since 2005. We retained on our census those
inactive families who do reside within our parish
territory since we are responsible for the pastoral care
of all Catholics living within the parish boundaries.
Our parish does welcome those Catholics who,
although residing within the territory of another parish,
desire to become active members of Our Lady of
Sorrows-St. Anthony. We also offer our services to all
Catholics whether or not they are registered or
residing in our territory.
Our current census now stands at:
1130
active/supporting
2778
inactive/non-supporting
3908
Total registered households
These new figures provide a more realistic picture of
our parish and will be helpful for our future planning.
God Bless Our Newly Baptized
Chrisley Ikechukwu Joseph
Disciples Needed
We invite interested parishioners
to participate in the Washing of the
Feet ceremony during the Holy
Thursday liturgy. The Solemn
Mass of the Lord’s Supper takes
place at 7:00 p.m. on March 24 at St. Anthony Church.
There will be a rehearsal for the twelve participants
prior to Holy Thursday. If you would like to participate,
please call Barbara Dohrenwend at 587-0759.
Help Wanted
Join your fellow parishioners after
Stations of the Cross on Good
Friday to help decorate Our Lady
of Sorrows Church to celebrate the
Resurrection of the Lord. Many
hands will make light work, so bring your family and
friends!
Speaking of Changes . . .
When calling or emailing the parish office to report
changes in name, address, phone number, email
address, and/or household residents, please provide
your complete name, address and phone number.
Welcome
A warm welcome is extended to the following new
parishioners and their daughter:
Stephanie and Kevin Starr
Is Your Nest Empty?
Parents, remember when you registered here? Maybe
your children went to our parish school before
attending high school and college. Now they're out on
their own, and you have an empty nest—but we still
have them on your record. If they're still living in this
area, please remind them to visit the parish office (or
visit the parish Website) to register on their own. This
can facilitate their obtaining the documentation
needed should a friend ask them to stand as a
godparent or confirmation sponsor.
Blessing of Food
Please join us for a special liturgy for
the blessing of Easter foods. This
traditional custom will take place on
Saturday, April 4, at the OLS campus
immediately following Morning Prayer
which begins at 10:00 a.m.
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Religious Education Registration
Parish School News
It is time to register your children for Religious
Education classes for the 2016-2017 school years.
We look forward to seeing all of you. Please
remember that certain sessions fill up quickly, so early
registration is highly recommended. We can more
easily accommodate your preference if you register
promptly. We have a special offer for early
registration. Please check the letter which we mailed
with the registration forms. If you did not receive it,
please call us at 587-4372.
For your convenience, all registration forms are
available on the OLS-SA website (www.olssa.org/religiouseducation). You may print the
registration form and mail or bring it to the Parish
Office. Please note that if you have a Pre-K or
Kindergarten student entering Religious Education
classes, please print the registration form from the
website or call our office to register your child. For
more details, please check our web site.
The challenge is on, and our students are
successful! A love of reading is a life-long skill that
not only opens doors of opportunity, but offers us a
life of enjoyment in the world of literature. A mighty
lofty challenge was extended to our students in late
November. Mr. Costantino's Reading Challenge was
announced, asking students to dedicate themselves
to independent reading for 360 minutes. Really just 6
hours of reading, but this needed to be recreational
reading only. Classroom assignments and research
didn't count. We offered the guidelines and posted a
few reminders, but the challenge was an independent
one. Our goal was to support the students to develop
the habit of pleasure reading as a meaningful part of
their day.
Once again, the students of OLS School took on
the challenge and surpassed it! Two Second Grade
classes exceeded 90% participation! Every single
grade level from Kindergarten to Grade 8 participated!
Now recall, this was recreational reading only! The
students kept a log, and shared it with their parents for
confirmation. Little did they know the prizes that would
be shared! Sometimes, it's nice to do things simply
because. There doesn't have to be a prize, but it sure
does make life fun! Every participant will enjoy a good
old fashioned Ice Cream Social! In addition, we
coordinated with the Great Adventure Reading
Program for students in Grades K to Six. Shh, a bit of
extra fun is in store for every reader. Prizes of Mr.
Costantino Bucks! Now they look very official, but can
only be used for legal currency in the OLS Cafeteria.
I'm confident that quite a number of cafeteria treats will
be purchased with our giant Mr. Costantino dollars.
Thanks to teachers Marlane Schreier and Joann
Dusenshine for coordinating the Reading Challenge. A
special Hats Off to Jennifer Pribila, Grade 8, for
reading more than 1,000 minutes! Way to go Jennifer!
One More Challenge Met—Our parish school
students met yet another challenge with the Jakob
Papeiz (Grade 7)-initiated St. Baldrick's Foundation
Green Dress Down Day. On March 14, Jake shared
his proudly shaved head. He showed his support for
childhood cancer, and the school population showed
their support with donations in the name of childhood
cancer. Thank you, Jake and the children of OLS for
your dedication and caring. Our parish school is a
special place for children to demonstrate their
academics, faith and service. Stop by to learn more
about how your child can be a part of the magic of
Our Lady of Sorrows School.
Attention parents whose children are attending
Trenton Catholic Academy. If your child is in 2nd
grade, 7th grade, or 8th grade, please make sure that
you register your child for sacramental preparation.
The registration forms are sent to TCA office.
Mark Your Calendar
Our Vacation Bible Camp will be held August 1-5.
Registration is now open. If you are interested, please
call our office for details.
Thanks.
Breakfast Buffet
The Knights of Columbus Council #6213's next
Monthly Breakfast Buffet will be held at the council
home (1451 Klockner Rd.) on Sunday, March 6. Enjoy
oatmeal, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, sausage,
bacon, and tater puffs. Coffee, tea, and orange juice
will be served. The buffet, which runs from 8:00 to
11:30 a.m., costs $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5
for children aged 6-12. Children under 6 years of age
eat free. Bring canned goods for a donation to the
food bank and receive $1 off your price of admission.
Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased
Carl Joseph Bleier
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Seniors' Activities
Save the Date!
Senior Club #1
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 13
1 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church Hall
April 29; 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall
An Evening of Recollection
for Married Individuals
Sponsored by OLS-SA Marriage Ministry Team
Senior Club #2
Next meetings: April 5 & 19
1 p.m. in the OLS Church Meeting Room
The guest speakers for the evening are Bill and
Cheryl Wegner of Good News International Ministries.
Look for more information in future bulletins.
The next bus trip to Resorts Casino is on April 6.The
bus leaves the OLS parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Any one
age 21 or older is invited. The cost is $35, but you get
back $25 in casino credit. If you're interested, please
call Doreen Napoleon (706-6169). Please make
checks payable to Happy Days Social Club.
Please Pray for the Sick
Bob Barclay, Bernice Bates, Victoria Bilardo, Marcia
Bodinizzo, John Burns, John Carbonara, Alice Chang,
Fran Chiorello, Isabella Colon, Maria Corbett, Ryan
Cromwell, Carmella Cronce, Ted Dolci, Bill Doran,
Eileen Evans, Suzanne Figueroa, Frank & Pamela Firk,
Gilbert Flora, Bud Foley, Keith Gerner, Antoinette
Giordano, Lewis Gryziewicz, George Gushue, Eileen &
John Haller, Joan Holman, JoAnn Jasinski, Paul
Kerwick, Stephen Komlosi, Terry Kubinski, Bernadette
Lecato, Rose Leming, Michael T Masick, Pat
McCormick, Mark McGrath, Larry Monte, Marietta
Muscato, Cheryl & Tom Noon, Charlotte Nurko, Joseph
O'Hara, Jennifer Panicaro, Isabella Petrino, Tom
Plantier, Bella Polanco, Catherine Rodenbaugh, George
Rusnak, Rose Salvatore, Michael Schaefer, William J.
Schultze, David Smith, May Spett, Liliane & Richard
Springer, Janice Sprink, Lisa Tighue, Tom Valatka, Mary
Ann Warner
If you would like to be placed on the sick list, please call the
parish office. (If you're calling for someone else, kindly
make sure you have their permission.) Please note that
names will be removed from the published prayer list after
12 weeks unless alternate arrangements are made.
New members are welcome to join our clubs.
Sanctuary Lamps
At Our Lady of Sorrows
One lamp burns in loving memory of
Theresa DiFranco,
at the request of her husband, Pasquale
The other lamp, lit in loving memory of
Charles & Phyllis Scarna,
was requested by their daughter, Charlotte
At Saint Anthony
Both lamps burn in loving memory of
Angelina White
at the request of her family.
Mass for Deceased Knights of Columbus,
Council 6213
Thursday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m.
St Vincent DePaul Church,
555 Yardville-Allentown Road,
Hamilton, NJ 08620
Celebrant: Rev. Stanley Kryzyston,
Pastor and Council Chaplain
Family members, friends and parishioners are
cordially invited. Light refreshments will follow.
Our faith teaches us that Jesus remains present in his
Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Sacrament that
is reserved in the tabernacle.
Thursdays Are Days of Solemn Adoration
The Blessed Sacrament will be placed upon the altar
following the 7 a.m. Mass until Reposition at 6 p.m. All
are invited to answer the Lord’s call…He wants us
give Him the gift of our time. He wants us to come to
Him bringing our needs, anxieties, joys, and thanks.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church also is open during our
office hours. Why not stop for even a brief moment to
rejoice in the Lord’s Presence?
In Memoriam
Timothy Dechan
Thomas Troy, Sr.
Paul Ciannetti
Charles Scarna
Raymond Ciberey
Frank Caprario
Stanley Jasinski
Richard Baranowski
John "Skip" Moscarello
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Mark Your Calendar
Broadway Bus Trip
Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center (7201 Long
Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars) will offer Morning of
Reflection: Laudato Si on Saturday, April 23, from 10
a.m. to noon. The morning will focus on the encyclical
Laudato Si by Pope Francis. He calls us to grow in our
awareness of the sacredness of God's creation and
learn our responsibility to care for it with love. This is a
fitting way to celebrate Earth Day! The fee is $25 and a
$5 deposit is due with registration, which is required. To
register, call 494-2917 or 494-1182, or email
pdotzauer@comcast.net.
Join your fellow parishioners in
September
for
a
matinee
performance of the Tony and
Grammy
award-winning
Kinky
Boots, the hottest musical on Broadway. The bus will
leave from Our Lady of Sorrows parking lot. You may
have lunch with the group or on your own. More
information coming next week.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Holy Thursday Evening Visitation Hours
Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center
Box 392, Rancocas, NJ 08073
877-0509
fhop@verizon.net
www.fhop.org
The Church of Saint Ann
1253 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville
Adoration following 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper
until Night Prayer at 11:00 p.m.
Mon, Apr 18; 9:30 AM – Noon; $20 (includes materials)
Personal Retreat Day
Wed, Apr 6; 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM; $10 ($40 with spiritual
direction); please bring a bag lunch
Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a
while in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come
to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and
optional spiritual direction.
Women’s Overnight Retreat: Re-Imagining Life,
Adjusting To Change
7 PM Mon, Apr 11 – 4 PM Tue, Apr 12; $75.
This retreat is for women over 50 who are adjusting to
change in their lives. We will accept God’s invitation to
re-imagine our lives and become aware of what brings
hope and energy to this second half of life. Residents
and commuters welcome.
Directed Retreat Weekend
7 PM Fri, Apr 15 – 1 PM Sun Apr 17; $130 ($50 nonrefundable deposit with registration)
This retreat offers you the opportunity to experience the
graced rhythm of life in which rest restores your body
and God revives your soul. Liturgy, spiritual direction and
optional contemplative prayer periods are included.
Art Journaling
Mon, Apr 18; 9:30 AM – Noon; $20 (includes materials)
God is the greatest artist who expresses his loving creation
in color. Learn a new way to express your experience of
God.
St. Raphael-Holy Angels
3500 South Broad St, Hamilton
8:30 to 11:45 p.m.—Visitation in Parish Center
11:45 p.m.—Night Prayer in Parish Center
St. John the Baptist
1282 Yardville-Allentown Rd, Allentown
Adoration until midnight at the Altar of Repose
following 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper
St. Gregory the Great
4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton
Adoration following 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper
until midnight with Night Prayer at 11:45 p.m.
St. Paul
214 Nassau St, Princeton
Adoration until midnight following
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper
2016 Blue Mass
th
The 17 annual Mass honoring law enforcement
personnel in Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington
Counties will be celebrated on March 29 in St. Mary of
the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton at 10:30 a.m. The
Mass is held to offer thanks to God for the dedication
and sacrifice made by the women and men in law
enforcement and for their families and communities. The
Celebration of Law Enforcement, or Blue Mass as it has
come to be known, is sponsored by the diocese each
year and is coordinated by the Blue Mass committee,
among others. For information, call Jennifer Britton,
Office of Communications, at 403-7199.
Women’s Weekend Retreat
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Loyola, a Jesuit
retreat house in Morristown set on 33 acres of scenic
woodland, lawns and gardens, Friday evening, April 15 –
Sunday afternoon, April 17. A reasonable offering covers
private room, all meals, beautiful liturgies, and inspiring
talks. For additional information, please contact Dorothy
Soi at dtkbiblestudies@aol.com or 439-7477.
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NJ Catholic Youth Rally
Families are welcome to attend together
The Rally Package Includes:
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If someone has a 2016 Season Pass:
Admission to Six Flags Great Adventure
Free Parking Voucher
Free Bounce-back ticket
All-You-Can-Eat buffet from Noon - 4 p.m.
 They must purchase a meal ticket to the
All-You-Can-Eat lunch buffet for the day.
 If you have a Season Pass, you do not
need to purchase a Full Package Ticket.
Extras
Prices
Souvenir Cups: These cups include fee
drink refills that day, and $1 refills the rest of
the season.
Hurricane Harbor Tickets: These tickets
include 1-day admission to the water park.
Complete Six Flags Package
Meal Tickets for Season Pass Holders
Parking Vouchers
Souvenir Cups
Hurricane Harbor Tickets
Ticket Type
Price
Quantity
Full Package
$50
_______
$_______
Season Pass Holders
(Meal Ticket)
$20
_______
$_______
Parking Voucher
Free
_______
Free
Total:
$50
$20
Free
$14
$25
Total (Price x Quantity)
$_______
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RETIREMENT ANNUITIES
A Lenten Program of Sacrifice to Provide Clean Sanitation to Families
at Fr. Gene’s Parish, Sacred Heart Church in Tamil Nadu, India
Once again this year, Msgr. Gervasio and the Social Justice Committee
are happy to announce that our Lenten Work of Mercy will be to help
our dear friend, Fr Eugene Savarimuthu, care for the people of his
parish. Fr. Gene returned to India after serving the people of OLS-SA
for 6 years, and became the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in
Sikkalnayaganpet parish, a part of the diocese of Kumbankonam in
Tamilnadu, India. Last year, he undertook a major project to build a
community center where the people could gather for celebrations,
classes, after school programs, health clinics and more. We raised
$25,000 and now the community center is 90% complete. Fr Gene tells
us that they will formally open and dedicate the community center on
the Feast of St. Joseph, March 19. A plaque will commemorate the
sacrifices made by the people of OLS-SA to build the center. Already,
the center is being used to hold sewing classes for local women, to
house the after school program, and to host parish gatherings. All the
people of Fr Gene’s parish know the name “Our Lady of Sorrows-St
Anthony” and remember us and our intentions in their prayers. Fr
Gene’s parish is in a very rural region of India where there are
sanitation problems beyond Western imagination. With its 1.25 billion
inhabitants, nearly 800 million people in the country live without basic
sanitation. Approximately 65% of the people are forced to defecate in
Fr. Gene at a program for the youth of his parish.
the open. Open defecation spreads diseases like cholera and E. coli and
contaminates unprotected water sources. It also causes a serious safety problem for the girls and women in the villages.
The lack of toilets in their homes exposes women to the risk of being harassed or raped when they rise at night or before
dawn in search of a little privacy to attend to their toiletry needs in the fields.
Fr. Gene wants to have every home in his parish equipped with a sanitary toilet. His goal is to provide 50 toilets
this year. Men and women from each family in the village will contribute their own time, energy, and labor to build
their own toilet for their house. He asks our help in providing some of the costs for materials.
Fr Gene and members of his parish have framed a construction plan that could be achieved through collaboration of
various resources. They plan to buy the construction materials locally. Funding for the project would come from multiple
sources: 25% from local government, 25% from the parish, 25% from the individual family, and 25% from our Lenten
sacrifices. By providing these toilets, we will be empowering the people of Fr Gene’s parish to better their own lives, to
improve their health and especially to provide dignity and safety to the girls and women of the villages.
Give up anything you want for Lent—candy, “fast food,” ice cream, cookies. Each week, calculate how much money
you saved and bring it to church to put in one of the Lenten Work of Mercy cans at the exits.
Pray! Pray for Fr Gene, pray for the people of his parish, and pray that our own hearts will be transformed through our
sacrifices.
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HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday
Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Mark 11:9
We begin the holiest week of the year with a triumphant shout of praise to Jesus, the son
of David. But on this day we also recall in the gospel reading Jesus’ suffering and death on
a cross. Thus, the two names by which this first day of holy week is known are Palm
Sunday and Passion Sunday.
The Sacred Triduum
The Triduum is the Church’s three-day celebration of the death and resurrection of
Christ that encompasses Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Triduum means
“three days.” The Triduum commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of
Jesus Christ. Because Jesus was willing to die for our sins and was resurrected,
death is no longer the end of life for us. It is the beginning of new life.
Holy Thursday
“Do this in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24
The Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. It commemorates the
institution of the Eucharist and the Priesthood, as well as Jesus’ command of love and
service. The Sacred Scripture we hear this night retells the story of the first Passover
meal as the Israelites prepared for their journey out of slavery in Egypt. So, too, Jesus
prepared us for our journey out of the slavery of sin as he ate his final meal with His
disciples. This night we also recall in the Gospel that Jesus, although Master and Lord, came to serve and not to be
served. This commandment to love and service He expressed through the washing of the apostles’ feet. This is
recalled during the Mass in a rite called the Mandatum (command). In a special way, this night celebrates the
institution of the Priesthood. Jesus gave the gift of the Priesthood to his Church on the night before he died, when
He commanded the apostles, “Do this in remembrance of me.” We end this night by keeping watch with Jesus, still
present with us in the gift of the Blessed Sacrament. Night prayer will conclude this period of adoration at 10:45 p.m.
Good Friday
"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit" Luke 23:46
Good Friday is a celebration of the passion, the suffering, and death of Jesus.
Because this event won salvation for sinners, the day is called “Good”, and the
liturgy reflects on love as much as on loss. We are reminded of the full weight of
our sin, even as we are lifted up by the incomparable measure of God’s love.
Mass is not celebrated this day, but the Church’s liturgy consists in a celebration
of the Word, veneration of the cross, and the reception of communion.
Easter Vigil
The Triduum reaches its climax at the Easter Vigil. If there is one Mass in which
Catholics should make every effort to participate every year, it is the Easter Vigil. It is
the most important celebration of the year. The Easter Vigil has four parts. It begins
with a service of light. The community gathers in darkness to hear that Christ is our light, shattering the darkness of
sin. The Paschal Candle is lit from the blessed fire and carried into the darkened church, as the Deacon proclaims,
“Christ, our light.” We respond, ‘Thanks be to God.” The second part of the Vigil is the Liturgy of the Word, which
provides an overview of salvation history. The liturgy of baptism follows. This year, seven catechumens will be
baptized, three candidates will come into full communion in the Church, and five, one of whom will receive first
communion as well, will be confirmed. The entire assembly renews its baptismal promises. Together we will pledge
our faith in the resurrection and promise to follow Christ more closely. The Vigil’s final part is the Liturgy of the
Eucharist, during which the new Catholics will join us in the Eucharist for the very first time.
"Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.” Mark 16:6
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Holy Week & Easter 2016
(OLS: Our Lady of Sorrows; SA: St. Anthony)
Sacred Liturgies
Passion (Palm) Sunday - March 20
Masses follow the regular Sunday schedule
Monday of Holy Week - March 21
7:00 a.m. at OLS; 8:00 a.m. at SA
7:30 p.m. - Chrism Mass
St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold
Tuesday of Holy Week - March 22
7:00 a.m. at OLS; 8:00 a.m. at SA
Confessions - 7:00 p.m. at OLS
Wednesday of Holy Week - March 23
7:00 a.m. at OLS; 8:00 a.m. at SA
6:30 p.m. at SA (Creole)
The Way of the Cross - 12:15 p.m. at SA
Solemn Paschal Triduum
Holy Thursday - March 24
Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:00 p.m. at SA only, followed by Adoration,
concluding with Night Prayer at 10:45 p.m.
Good Friday - March 25
Morning Prayer - 10:00 a.m. at OLS
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion & Death
3:00 p.m. at OLS & SA
5:00 p.m. at SA (Creole)
The Way of the Cross - 7:00 p.m. at OLS
Holy Saturday - March 26
Morning Prayer & Blessing of Food - 10:00 a.m. at OLS
No afternoon confessions
Solemn Easter Vigil
7:30 p.m. at SA only
Easter Sunday - March 27
7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. at OLS
8:00 & 10:00 a.m. at SA
6:30 p.m. at SA (Creole)
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