April 8, 2012 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

ST. PETER’S CHURCH
— A Roman Catholic Parish Community —
Belleville
155 William Street
Founded 1838
New Jersey 07109
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April 8, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Jesus Christ is Risen! He is Truly Risen! Alleluia!
Today we join our Mother the Church in celebrating with great joy the Resurrection of our Lord. After
living though the Season of Lent, and meditated on the Lord’s Passion, suffering and death of her Lord
during Holy Week, the Church is today bathe in glory as She celebrates the event which makes it
possible for Her to exist and which She has never ceased to announce throughout the last two
millenia.
The joy of Easter will be celebrated for the next fifty days (till Pentecost Sunday – May 27th). And
since the enormity of Easter Sunday cannot fit in one day, the Church celebrates the first eight days of
Easter (called the Octave, spanning
from today till next Sunday) as one long
day of celebration. Easter Week
will culminate in another celebration
taking place next Sunday. As the
Apostle Thomas urges us in the earliest
liturgical document in existence,
the Apostolic Constitutions, “After eight
days [following the Feast of Easter]
let there be another feast observed with
honor, the eight day itself, on which
he gave me, Thomas, who was hard of
belief, full assurance, by showing me the print of the nails and the wound made in His side by the
spear.” This instruction was re-iterated by Christ Himself to St. Faustina Kowalska when He asked
her to promote the devotion to the Divine Mercy.
It was Pope John Paul II who instituted this feast for the Universal Church in the year 2000. So it was
seen as a sign from heaven that this great Pope left this world to go to the House of the Father on the
Vigil of the Feast of Divine Mercy in 2005. This same pope was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on
Divine Mercy Sunday last year. The Holy Father aptly reminded us that the feast of Mercy is not a
“party for devotees” but rather a very special refuge for sinners. Please plan on joining us for the
Divine Mercy Holy Hour next Sunday from 2PM to 3PM in our Parish Church where we will pray the
Divine Chaplet in Spanish and then in English, and will conclude with the Solemn Benediction.
There is also another matter I would like to address here: it seems to me that we find it hard to
celebrate. While attendance at Mass spikes during the Lenten Season and great crowds converge on
our Churches during Holy Week, we easily go back to our regular routine as soon as Easter Sunday is
over. This cannot be further away from the thought of the Church, who gives us these fifty days of
celebrating after we lived through the forty days of Lent. It would be very appropriate, therefore, to
seek to attend Mass during this coming week. With St. Paul, we would be able to poke death as he
exclaims, “Death, where is your victory; O death, where is your sting?” (1 Cor 15:55). And like the
early Christians we would greet one another with these powerful words, “He is truly risen, Alleluia.”
I would also like to take this occasion to congratulate our brothers and sisters who were baptized
during last night’s Easter Vigil and the young lady who was received into the Catholic Church from
another Christian denomination. A special word of welcome to those who made the decision to seek
baptism as adults. May they, together with the many young people and children who were baptized
into Christ last night, continue to journey with us, and may be a light in the world’s darkness, which
will draw many others to discover the love of the Father. May they also know of our joy to have them
partake of the Holy Eucharist with us!
A blessed Easter Season to all,
Fr. Ivan Sciberras
pastor@spbnj.org
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FINANCE
03-25-12
03-25-12
Weekly Collection
Assessment Collection
$ 5,469
$ 1,893
Due to early transmittal of today’s bulletin the
collection amount for April 1 will be in the April
15th bulletin.
Whenever possible, please use the corresponding
envelopes for the different collections. Dropping in
one check or cash equivalent for several different
collections complicates the work of our moneycounters. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR PLEDGE
TO THE 2012 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL.
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2012
as of 3-28-12
Goal:
Pledges Received:
Over (Under) Goal:
Number of Donors:
$31,138
$27,180
($3,958)
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MONTHLY HOLY HOUR
We will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass on
Saturday, April 14th in the Main Church. The
Holy Hour will end with Benediction at 7:30 p.m.
Perhaps you could plan on spending some time before
the Blessed Sacrament and receive His Peace and
Love into your heart.
HOLY HOUR ON DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
APRIL 15
Please join us next Sunday for a Holy Hour which
begins with the Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament right after the Mass in Spanish.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 2
p.m. in Spanish and at 2:30 p.m. in English.
It will conclude
Benediction.
at
3
p.m.
with
Solemn
It’s not too late to make a
gift
to
the
2012
Archbis hop’s
A nnual
Appeal. Your participation
helps many, including
those desperately in need.
Please make a generous
pledge today.
Pledge envelopes can be found on the table in the
back of church. Completed envelopes can be returned in the collection basket or dropped off at the
Rectory.
CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS
There is an RCIA Inquiry Session on Thursday, April
12th at 8:00 PM in the rectory. At this meeting you
can find our all about our process for adults and
adolescents to receive the sacraments of Confirmation, First Eucharist or Baptism. If you have any question, you can call Fr. Mark at the Rectory. We are just
forming a new class now that will begin meeting in
May, but you have to attend an Inquiry Session before
you can join the class.
SERVICE CLUSTER
This cluster works to bring the Gospel message to
the world through actions centered on justice, peace
and charity. For information on this cluster, call Deacon
Bill Valladares at 973-667-1323.
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Saturday, April 7
8 pm Dorothy Goldrick (19th Anniversary)
rq Pat Nichols
Sunday, April 8
7:00 People of the Parish
8:30 Special Intentions of the Sauchelli Family
rq Sauchelli Family
10:00 Kenneth DeRisi, rq Debbie DeRisi & Family
10:15 11:30 Flo & John Resciniti & Rose & Leo Marino
rq Barbara & Frank Marino
1:00 Jesus Ferrer, rq Wife, Maria
Monday, April 9
9:00 Robert Freitag, rq Freitag Family
7:00 Frank Bonito, rq Anna Maria Toppeta
Tuesday, April 10
9:00 Deceased Members of the Serritella & Sorice
Families, rq Mr. & Mrs. Sal Sorice
Wednesday, April 11
9:00 Walter Michael Garis,
rq Angie Paparazzo & Connie Canosa
7:00 Daniel Sullivan, rq Peggy & Dan
Thursday, April 12
9:00 Lena Rossi, rq Arnold Rossi
Friday, April 13
9:00 Faustino Rubia, rq Imelda Rubia
7:00 Gail Kolpin, rq Dennis Mulhearn
Saturday, April 14
8:00 Elizabeth & Walter Heyl, rq James F. Begans
5:30 Val Nucci, Sr. (12th Anniversary), Wife & Sons
Sunday, April 14
7:00 Jennie Orsogno, rq Daughters
8:30 People of the Parish
10:00 Paris Family, rq Grandaughter Angelica &
Stefanelli Family
11:30 Helen & Bill Gilroy,
rq Pat & Jim
1:00 Gertrudis Milanes, rq Israel & Nola Santo
The CHURCH SANCTUARY LAMP
will burn week beginning April 8th
in loving memories of Samuel, Isabella & Rose Troiano at the request
of their daughter and sister, Rose.
The BLESSED MOTHER LAMP will
burn week beginning April 8th
memory of Nora Jordan at the
request of Joan Holly.
The SAINT JOSEPH LAMP will burn
week beginning April 8th
in
memory of Jack Arata at the request
of Debbie & Jackie Helfrich & Billy
Spano.
WORD CLUSTER
This cluster helps our parish proclaim and teach the
good news of Jesus Christ and forms Christian
disciples. For information on this cluster, call Angie
Stefanelli at 973-759-5252.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday:
Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday:
Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday:
Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48
Friday:
Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday:
Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15
Sunday:
Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6;
Jn 20:19-31
RESOURCES FOR DAILY MASS READINGS
www.usccb.org/bible/readings;
www.LookingToSunday.com
or google: Daily Catholic Readings
COMMUNITY BUILDING CLUSTER
A Prayer for Religious Liberty
This cluster seeks to create a parish environment where
people experience a sense of belonging and are
encouraged to participate in the mission of Jesus. For
information on this cluster, call Etelvina Llumpo at 973-4825306.
The Catholic Home Missions Appeal
works to support
home mission dioceses in the United States by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. Often home mission priests and lay
ministers require special training to attend to the unique needs of
their faith communities. Your support is necessary for the success of
these and other projects. Please help strengthen the Church at home
through your generosity to this appeal. Next Sunday’s second collection will assist the Catholic Home Mission Appeal.
Blessed are you God and
we praise you for the gift of freedom.
This day, we pray especially for government leaders
- the men and women elected or appointed as the stewards of our rights and the overseers of our needs.
Grant them true discernment so that they may never
stray from the duties with which we citizens have
entrusted them - to uphold our religious freedom and
care for our well-being.
Give us the power to touch with your
truth everything and everyone we meet.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Adapted from the USCCB Liturgy Guide
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Pray for these in our community who
are ill among us: Maria Jose Afonso,
Dolores Bowie, Frank Bradley, Robert
Brinkerhoff, Angelo Calia, Josephine
Calia, Jamie Canal, Jim Cataldo, Marie
Cerreto, Nancy Corris, Janet Cubellis,
Evelyn DiChiara, Frank Fasouletos, Arthur
Hahner, Delaine Kurbyla, Felipe LaRiba,
Fran Lombard, Barbara Mende, Karen
Nielsen, Antonio Rosa, Cirilo Sison, Ana Salazar, Marie
McConnon, Ana Challenger, Frank Mullery, Tony De Sent,
Phil De Sent, Riley Hayes-Lopez, Florence Sansone, Margaret
Steinhauser, and all people wishing to remain nameless. Let
us also pray for those who have recently died especially
Rev. Robert A. Antczak.
WORSHIP CLUSTER
This cluster helps our parish praise and worship God
through liturgical celebrations. For more information on
this cluster, call Betty Valladares at 973-667-1323.
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY LITURGIES
There will be two special Masses celebrating milestone years for
married couples. The Archbishop will celebrate Mass:
April 29, 2012 for couples celebrating 50 or more years.
June 3, 2012 for couples who are celebrating 5 and 25
years of marriage.
Both liturgies are at the Cathedral Basilica and couples need to
register with Sr. Vilma (973-751-2002) in order to receive certificates.
ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 835
invites you to their “ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY” on
Saturday April 14- 6:30 pm at St. Peter’s School Auditorium, 152 William Street, Belleville. Entrance fee of $20
per person which includes one sheet of chances, coffee and
dessert. For more information contact Grand Knight
Joseph Downey at 862-220-1160
TASTE OF BELLEVILLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Taste of Belleville 2012 tickets are now on sale at the
circulation desk of the library. The event will take place at
6:30 pm on Friday, April 20. tickets are still just $20 to taste
the specialty foods of Belleville’s best local area restaurants.
Stop in at the Library at 221 Washington Ave. or call
973-450-3434 for information.
EVERYONE IS INVITED to listen to the testimony of
Stanley Villavicencio, on his personal encounter with
Jesus of the Divine Mercy on April 9, 7- 9 PM at the Sacred
Heart Church at 76 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ Tel. 973 748
1800 or call Veron 973 748 5598 or 973 751 6851.
[Stanley Villavicencio is Filipino lay man, his life testimony
is declared authentic by Ricardo Cardinal Vidal and has
been spreading God’s mercy throughout the world.]
ST. PETER’S SCHOOL
TRIMESTER TWO 2012 REPORT CARDS
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
GRADE 4
Emmalis Diaz – First Honors
Daniela Londano – Second Honors
Matthew Perez – Second Honors
David Navarro - Distinguished
GRADE 5
Anjianie Perez – First Honors
Dana Vo – Second Honors
Andy Villamarin – Second Honors
Mathew Munoz – Second Honors
Allen Gomez – Second Honors
GRADE 6
Lyonnel Eugene – First Honors
Brian Neira – First Honors
David Arthasseril - Second Honors
Valentina Betancur – Second Honors
GRADE 7
Mark Vintayen - Distinguished
Faith Fifo – Distinguished
Charlize-Krish Bulusan – First Honors
Andrew Macatangay – First Honors
Ivan Martinez – First Honors
Alexis Guerra – Second Honors
Adrian Klein – Second Honors
Stephanie Narine – Second Honors
Isaiha Torres – Second Honors
GRADE 8
Taylor Elliott-Dolor – Distinguished Honors
Joshua Talban – Distinguished Honors
Bernard Barillo, Jr. – First Honors
Victor Garay – First Honors
Joseph Loaiza – Second Honors
2013 Mass Book – Opens Tuesday April 17
We continue to offer our parishioners the option of
requesting Announced or Unannounced Masses. We
do ask those who do not intend to attend the Masses
that they are requesting to consider getting
unannounced Masses.
This will give more
parishioners later in the year to request Masses for
their loved ones, at which they will be present. A
reminder that Unannounced Masses are celebrated
by our priests when they are either away from the
parish (e.g. on retreat) or when they concelebrate
along with another priest. April 17 through May 2 are
for in-person requests only with a LIMIT OF 4
MASSES PER PERSON.
Mass intentions by phone or mail (with 4 Mass limit
in effect) will be accepted beginning May 2nd.
Additional Masses may be requested after May 14th.
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Saint Peter School
forming the future with
Purpose, Passion and Power!
Visit us online at: www.stpeter-school.org
From the Principal’s Desk
Terra Nova testing has come to an end. Both teachers
and students can breathe a sigh of relief and feel a
sense of satisfaction knowing they did their best in
every way. Thank you to all the parents who ensured
that their children arrived to school on time. It is
important for all students to arrive promptly in the
morning everyday as this is an essential life lesson
that we strongly support, teach and expect at St.
Peter’s School.
To gain honor roll status our students must not only
attain appropriate grades but must be consistently on
time and be present in school. Congratulations to
those students who have earned honors this
trimester. Catholic and private high schools and
potential employers view regular attendance and
being on time as determining factors when making
acceptance and hiring decisions. These permanent
records impact a child’s future. At St. Peter’s School
we believe in the importance of educating the whole
child.
Despite what has been a mild winter, the school
community is looking forward to spring and all the
exciting events that the season will bring to the
school. Class trips, an author visit ,the book fair and
the traditional seventh grade ring ceremony are some
of the activities that will usher in the season of spring.
At the center of the spring season is a most important
celebration-Easter. Easter eggs, Easter candy, and the
Easter Bunny are some of the symbols of the season.
But what about the real reason for the observance of
Easter? We are reminded to keep Christ in Christmas
but we must also remember to keep Jesus in Easter.
Without Jesus there would be no Easter, no hope of a
life after death. Spring, the season of rebirth, has
arrived. Even our littlest angels, our preschoolers, are
beginning to understand that new life begins in the
springtime as they look for signs of new lifebutterflies, baby birds, flowers and trees in bloom. As
part of religion lessons all classes have learned that
the Easter cross is also a special symbol of our faith. It
reminds all of us of Jesus and the new life He offers to
all.
Pope John Paul II said “Do not abandon yourselves
to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is
our song.” May the Risen Lord bless you and your
families during this season of hope and renewal.
Happy Easter! Alleluia!
SAINT PETER’S THIS WEEK
MONDAY, APRIL 9
SCHOOL CLOSED
12:00-1:00pm NA Support Group, Church Basement
7:00-9:00pm Bible Study Class, RMR 1
8:00-9:00pm Clase De Biblia, Casa de Retiros
TUESDAY, APRIL 10
NO CCD CLASS
SCHOOL CLOSED
7:30 pm
Santa Faz of Turin, Capilla
7:30 pm
John XXIII Meeting, Retreat House
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
SCHOOL CLOSED
6:00 pm
Rehearsal for Holy Thursday, Church
7:30-9 pm
First Communion Class (Spanish),
RMR 2
7:30-9 pm
Confirmation Class (Spanish), RMR 1
7:30-9 pm
RICA Class (Spanish), RMR 3
7:30 pm
Neo-Catechumenal Way, Cafeteria
8pm Vietnamese Prayer Group, Retreat House Chapel
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
SCHOOL CLOSED
7:30 pm
Legion De Maria, RMR 3
8:00-9:30 pm RCIA Inquiry Session, RMR 2
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
SCHOOL CLOSED
12:00 pm
NA Group, Church Basement
7:00 pm
NA Support group, Church Basement
SATURDAY, APRIL 14
9:00 am
First Communion Class, School
9:00-11:30 am Knights of Columbus Tricky Tray,
School Auditorium
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
8:30 - 9:45 am CCD Classes
10:00 am & 1pm Children Liturgy of the Word
10:00 am
Formational Sessions, RMR 1 & 3
2:00 pm
Virgen Peregrina, Church
2:00-3:00 pm
Divine Mercy Holy Hour, Church
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
He is truly risen, Alleluia!
St. Peter’s School- Registration Open
for School Year 2012-2013
for Pre-K 3-4 (full day) till 8th grade.
Contact St. Peter School’s Office
for more information
(7 AM to 4 PM)
Tel: 973-759-3143
SECCIÓN HISPANA
Rincón Parroquial
Pascua es tiempo de risas y alegría. Tiempo de victoria. Después
de un partido de fútbol, los triunfadores se abrazan, cantan y
celebran con gran alegría y algazara la victoria. Los cristianos, el
domingo de Pascua, día de la victoria sobre nuestro último
enemigo, la muerte, tenemos motivos más que sobrados para
saborear y celebrar
vivazmente este gran acontecimiento.
Los cristianos orientales, durante el tiempo de Pascua, archivan
los saludos rutinarios y se abrazan mientras se dicen: “Cristo ha
resucitado.” Y se responde: “Verdaderamente ha resucitado.”
Hermosa costumbre que centra la vida en el corazón de nuestra
fe. Cristo ha resucitado. Cristo vive. Aleluya! Esta es la gran
noticia. No estará en la primera página del New York Times ni
de ningún periódico, pero este grito de alegría resonará en todas las iglesias del mundo. Este gran acontecimiento, no visto
por nadie, no estará tampoco en los canales principales de la
televisión, pero alegrará muchos corazones. Esta victoria, ganada por uno, será compartida por los millones de seguidores de
Jesús congregados en todas las Iglesias del mundo. Esta comunidad de San Pedro quiere celebrar gozosamente la victoria de
Jesús y nuestra victoria y quiere proclamar la gran noticia: Cristo ha resucitado! Cristo vive. Aleluya! Hoy, me toca a mi anunciarlo, hermanos y hermanas, pero no soy el primero y no seré
el último en ser testigo y dar testimonio de este gran milagro.
Pascua es el triunfo del amor. Pascua es tiempo de alegría y
esperanza. Pascua proclama que Dios existe y que está del lado
de la vida y la bondad. Al devolver a Jesús a la vida, Dios revela
su activa preocupación por nosotros y su compromiso con
nuestra historia. Pascua significa para nosotros un nuevo nacimiento. "Por la gran misericordia de Dios hemos nacido a una
nueva esperanza por la resurrección de Jesucristo de los muertos". No se llamen a engaño. Si Cristo no ha vuelto a la vida,
olvídense de todo. Vayan a casa, enciendan la televisión y
diviértanse con lo que más les haga cosquillas, sea lo que sea.
No pierdan su tiempo aquí hablando de un Jesús que es mero
recuerdo, pobre cuadro colgado de la pared. Pues no! nuestro
Cristo está vivo! Más vivo que cualquiera de nosotros. Vivo para
nosotros, para usted y para mi, vivo para lo que Pablo llama
"renacer". Y nacer de nuevo significa que tenemos una nueva
vida, vida que no tiene fin a pesar de todo. Les deseo Feliz Pascua! Hagamos Pascua. Hacer Pascua porque Cristo ha resucitado. Hacer Pascua porque somos amados por Jesús y vivos en
Jesús. Aleluya. Aleluya. Feliz Pascua a todos.
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LLAMADO ANUAL DEL
ARZOBIZPO
Considere hacer su donativo.
Ayudenos a llegar y sobrepasar
nuestra meta de $31,138. Hasta hora,
hemos recibido $27,180 como
promesas.
El Llamado para las Misiones Católicas trabaja par
apoyar a las diócesis misioneras en los Estados Unidos
apoyando a las diócesis pobres en la formación
seminaristas. Con frecuencia, los sacerdotes y los
ministros laicos en las diócesis misioneras necesitan
una capacitación especial para atender a las
necesidades especiales el éxito de éstos y de otros
proyectos. Por favor, ayuden a fortalecer la Iglesis en
casa contribuyendo generosamente a este Llamado.
HORAS SANTAS EN LA FIESTA DE LA
DIVINA MISERICORDIA - Acompanenos en la
Horas Santas el Sabado Abril 14 (6:30pm7:30pm) y Domingo Abril 15 (2PM-3PM)
El Domingo, comienza con la Exposicion del
Santisimo apenas termina la Misa Hispana.
Rezamos la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia a
las 2 p.m. en espanol y a las 2:30 p.m. en ingles.
Terminamos con la Bendicion Sacramental a las
3 p.m.
Fr. Mayhel Velásquez.
Una Oración para la Libertad Religiosa
Bendito seas Dios, y te alabamos por el regalo de la libertad. Este
día rezamos especialmente por los lideres del gobierno – los
hombres y mujeres electos o nombrados como administradores de
nuestros derechos y supervisores de nuestras necesidades. Dales
un verdadero discernimiento para que nunca se aparten de los
cargos que nosotros los ciudadanos les hemos encomendado –
para sostener la libertad religiosa y cuidar nuestro bienestar.
Danos el poder de tocar con tu verdad todo y a todos con quien
nos encontremos. Te pedimos esto en nombre de Jesucristo
nuestro Señor. Amen.
REGISTRACION ESCUELA DE ST. PETER - Las
matrículas para el año académico 2011-2012 de St. Peter
School ya están abiertas. Hay cupos disponibles para jornada completa (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) para Pre-K3, Pre-K4, Kindergarten y para los grados 1-8. También hay servicio de
guardería, Pre-Care (7-8 a.m.) y After-Care (3-6 p.m.). Para
mayor información, por favor llame o visite nuestra escuela
(973-759-3143). Si necesita asistencia en español, por favor
pregunte por la Señora Aida González por la manana.