OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY
The Parish Family of OUR LADY OF SORROWS ST. ANTHONY Two Churches One Family Our Lady of Sorrows Church 3816 East State Street Ext. St. Anthony Church 626 South Olden Avenue Parish Office & Mailing Address (Located in the Hall at Our Lady of Sorrows Church) 3816 East State St. Ext., Hamilton, NJ 08619-2450 Parish Office Hours (Closed Sundays and holidays as announced in the bulletin) Mon. - Thu., 9:00 am - 12:30 pm; 1:45 - 8:00 pm | Fri., 9:00 am - 12:30 pm; 1:45 - 4:30 pm; Sat., 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 | Website: www.ols-sa.org | Email: [email protected] SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 Rev. Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio .................................... Pastor Rev. H. Todd Carter ........................................... Parochial Vicar Rev. Jean R. Felicién .......................................... Parochial Vicar James Challender, Deacon Luders Desiré, Deacon Kevin O’Boyle, Deacon Joseph Jaruszewski, Deacon Jeffery Pierfy, Deacon Joseph Novak and Michael Stewart ...................... Trustees Donald E. Costantino ...................................... School Principal Mariyam Francis .....................Religious Education Director Mary O’Boyle.............................................. Pre-School Director Joan Bartolomei ........................................... Pastoral Outreach Karen Craven ........................................................ Youth Ministry Michael Amantia ................................................ Music Ministry Doris Cordero .................................................... Parish Secretary Clara Gioe ...................................................... Financial Secretary Denise Mikics ............................................. Bulletin & Calendar Gérald Charmant ............................................. Haitian Ministry RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 3816 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-587-4372 | Fax: 609-587-7998 Report student absences by calling 587-4140, ext. 2 WORSHIP & SACRAMENTAL LIFE (OLS) Our Lady of Sorrows Church (SA) St. Anthony Church WEEKEND MASSES Saturday .......................................................................4:00 pm (SA), 5:00 pm (OLS) Sunday ....................................................................................... 8:00 & 10:00 am (SA), 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am (OLS) Creole Mass: 6:30 pm (SA) HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil of Holy Day ....................................................................................... 7:00 pm (SA) Holy Day12:15 pm (SA), 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA), 7:00 am & 7:00 pm (OLS) WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday ....................................................... 7:00 am (OLS), 8:00 am (SA) Wednesday............................................................................... 6:30 pm (Creole) (SA) Saturday ..................................................................................................... 9:00 am (OLS) Civil Holiday Masses as Announced ROSARY Monday - Friday ....................................................................................... 7:30 am (SA) 1st Sunday of Month, January - June ............................................. 9:30 am (SA) 1st Sunday of Month, July - December ....................................... 8:30 am (OLS) WEEKLY NOVENAE Miraculous Medal ......................................Mondays, after 8:00 am Mass (SA) St. Anthony ....................................................Tuesdays, after 8:00 am Mass (SA) OUR LADY OF SORROWS SCHOOL 3800 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-587-4140, ext. 1 | Fax: 609-584-8853 BAPTISMS 1st Sunday........11:00 am (SA) 3rd Saturday....... 10:00 am (Creole) (SA) 2nd & 3rd Sundays............................................................................. 12:15 pm (OLS) OUR LADY OF SORROWS PRE-SCHOOL 3710 East State St. Ext. Phone: 609-586-1422 | Fax: 609-586-1214 RECONCILIATION Saturday ............................................ 3:00 - 3:45 pm (SA), 3:45 - 4:30 pm (OLS) Also by appointment MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE MONDAY, APRIL 20 Valerie & Wayne Hansen OLS 7 AM ~ D & J Kurtain Herman Albert Good ~ K Pierfy Fr. Richard Smith ~ R Dietrich SA 8 AM Louise Perilli ~ F Wrobel TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Diane M Golowski ~ Brother OLS 7 AM Robert M Foy ~ M/M J DiBiase Louis Capone ~ G Brancolino & F Gioe SA 8 AM William A Knipe ~ M Demko W EDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Rose Sessa ~ C & J Arnone OLS 7 AM Leonardo Coppola ~ Pre-School Staff Karl Kalfaian ~ A Friend SA 8 AM Louise Perilli ~ Religious Ed'n Staff THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Antonette Micai ~ F Richardson & family OLS 7 AM Mildred Haws ~ P & G Burton J Gregory & Kathleen M Delate SA 8 AM ~ Family Donald & Katherine Jones ~ J & C Casto FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Ronald Krainski ~ Wife OLS 7 AM Grace Hannah ~ R M Peissner Veronika Alexa Kiss ~ F Wrobel SA 8 AM Louise Perilli ~ V Cuiule SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Josephine R Romano ~ R Scirgova OLS 9 AM Deborah N Antanaitis ~ Aunt Eleanor Andrew G Dutko SA 4 PM ~ Daughter Betty & children Harry & Grace Burroughs ~ R Cunningham Dolores Florio ~ M/M R Murdza Mary Ragazzo ~ Daughter Joanne OLS 5 PM Ralph Michal ~ Michal & Henry Families Michael J Michal ~ Wife Ginny SUNDAY, APRIL 26 OLS 7:30 AM For the People of the Parish Thomas Gomez ~ Daughter SA 8 AM John Trippa ~ Sister Clotilde Avery Rauch ~ Parents & grandparents OLS 9 AM Orsola Gervasio ~Z Amantia & family Madge Alessi ~ T & C Crea Paul Dombroski SA 10 AM ~ Children & grandchildren Peter Larkin ~ Larkin Family Kathleen Milio ~ Joe & Carmen Vicenza Amantia ~ Z Amantia & family OLS 11 AM Paul Voilas ~ Wife Ginny Nancy Cairo ~ R DalBo 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. 2 From the Pastor’s Desk Mesaj ki soti nan biwo Kire-a Dear Parishioners: Yesterday (April 18), one hundred and one of our young parishioners were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. We were pleased to welcome to our parish Monsignor Michael Walsh to confer the sacrament. In the past, Confirmation Day made many young people anxious. Memorizing the responses to many questions was paramount and there was the added fear that one would be called to answer a question before the bishop and the congregation. Times have certainly changed. But the sacrament’s meaning and serious preparation for its reception have not. Our parish program provides for regular doctrinal formation through regular classes, a retreat experience, sponsor involvement, writing reflection papers on the life of a candidate’s saint, and a personal interview with the clergy or catechist, as well as undertaking works of charity and service. I am grateful to Mrs. Francis and all our catechists who helped prepare our newly confirmed. I am grateful to the parents and sponsors of the newly confirmed who by their love, prayers and sacrifices brought them to this important day. We pray that every young man and women anointed with sacred Chrism will remain faithful to the Lord. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that Confirmation… • Brings us an increase and deepening of baptismal grace • Roots us more deeply in the divine filiation • Unites us more firmly in Christ • Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us • Renders our bond with the Church more perfect • Gives us strength to spread and defend the Faith boldly In our congratulations to the newly confirmed let us implore the Holy Spirit to renew His gifts within us. May his “fruits” be seen in our daily lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness, gentleness and self control. With affection, Msgr. Gervasio Frè-m ak Sè-m yo, Ayè (18 Avril), 101 pami jèn pawasyen nou yo te resevwa kado LespriSen an nan Sakreman Konfimasyon. Nou te kontan anpil akeyi Msgr Michael Walsh ki te preside selebrasyon an. Nan tan lontan, jou konfimasyon an fè anpil jè gen kè sote. Memorize repons a kesyon yo te primòdyal e sa te ajoute laperèz lakay yo paske yo pa ta renmen non yo site pou reponn a yon kesyon devan Evèk la oswa asanble a. Sètènman tan an chanje. Men siyifikasyon Sakreman an ak preparasyon pou resevwa l pa chanje. Pwogram pawas nou an ofri fòmasyon regilye sou doktrin atravè des cours regilye, retrèt, patisipasyon moun ki esponsò, ekri e reflech sou lavi moun ki kandida pou vinn sen, epi yon entèvyou pèsonèl avèk klèje oubyen katechis, ensike antreprann travay de charite ak sèvis. Mwen rekonesan a Mme Francis avèk tout katechis kite ede prepare nouvo konfimen nou yo. Mwen rekonesan tou a paran ak esponsò nouvo konfimen yo ki pa renmen nan kè yo, lapriyè ak sakrifis yo mennen jèn yo nan jou enpòtan sa a. N'ap lapriyè pou ke chak jèn ti gason ak jèn ti fi, tanpe ak krèm sen an pral rete fidèl a Senyè a.Katechis Legliz la raple nou ke Sakreman Konfimasyon an: • Mete yon ogmantasyon nan nou epi apwofondi gras Batèm nou • Anrasinen nou pi fon nan filyasyon divinn nan • Soude pi fèm nan Kris la • Ogmante don LespriSen yo nan nou • Rann atachman nou ak Legliz la pi pafè • Bannou fòs pou nou gaye epi defann lafwa avèk konvisyon Pandan n'ap felisite nouvo konfimen nou yo, an nou enplore LespriSen an pou L renouvle don Li yo nan nou. Se pou: renmen,kèkontan, lapè, pasyans, bonte, byenveyans,konfyans nou, jantiyès ak kontwòl pwòp tèt nou reflete nan lavi nou chak jou. Avèk Afeksyon, Msgr. Gervasio Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased Catherine Bronston Calogero Iucolino Desmond Murphy Stewardship Report Weekly Collection - April 12 Thanks for Your Generosity $18,700 The totals for our Easter Collection and the Lenten Appeal for Fr. Gene’s Parish will be announced next week. Annual Catholic Appeal (as of 4/14) Pledged: $56,911 Paid $41,329 Donors: 303 3 Our School Needs You! Spread the Word! The Celebration of Mass with the Anointing of the Sick 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 Our Lady of Sorrows Church By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them.” (CCC 1499) We would like to expand membership of our parish School Board. A Catholic school board in the Diocese of Trenton is an advisory body of delegated responsibility. It seeks to: • Develop a school’s long range strategic plan • Establish annual goals and objectives • Establish realistic enrollment goals • Adopt and monitor the annual budget • Review policies and procedures • Address facility needs • Promote marketing and public relations A member would commit to a monthly meeting. A member should: • Be a practicing Catholic • Possess a genuine interest in Catholic education • Be a team player • Be committed to the mission of the parish and school Please give prayerful consideration to this invitation. If you feel the Lord is asking you to serve in this capacity, please contact Msgr. Gervasio. ([email protected]). Who may receive this sacrament? Those awaiting a surgery of a serious nature. The elderly who are notably weakened, even if not seriously ill. Sick children may be strengthened through this anointing. Our parish invites all those Catholics who may be ill to this sacred encounter that they might know that Christ, who often visited and healed the sick, loves them in their illness. Children's Liturgy of the Word The last Children's Liturgy for this school year will be on May 3. Many thanks to all the wonderful children who came to pray and hear God's Word this year, and to our Children's Liturgy team: Joan Bellis, Josephine Crivelli, Joe DiLiberto, Bill Franko, Anne Kantor, Lorraine Kostinas, Marianne Peluso, Magali Santos, and Carolyn Schindewolf. Parish May Crowning Please join us on Sunday, May 17, at our parish’s annual May Crowning. Following the 11:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, we will process to our Blessed Mother Shrine in front of our school. All First Communicants are invited to participate in their First Communion attire. Please let your teacher know if you plan to join us. We look forward to seeing all First Communicants, their families, and all parishioners. Rosary Altar News Monday, April 20 - The Prayer Shawl Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room at Our Lady of Sorrows. Prayer shawls are made for patients in area hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. If you or anyone you know is interested in making prayer shawls, or you wish to donate yarn, please contact Joyce Farina at 888-0437. Yarn Yarn Yarn Yarn Yarn, of any color, is needed and is being collected this weekend for the Rosary Altar Prayer Shawl Makers. We pray over the shawls as we make them and give them to the various hospitals and nursing homes. Baskets are provided at the church doors after all the Masses. For further information please contact Joyce Farina (888-0437). Sanctuary Lamps One at Saint Anthony In loving memory of Theresa DiFranco Requested by her husband Pasquale 4 Coming Next Weekend Our Parish School News The Knights of Columbus Council 6213 will hold their annual Tootsie Roll Drive for God's Special Children next weekend (April 25-26) at both Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Anthony churches. It's a great feeling to arrive home! We have all felt the feelings of warmth and love as we have arrived at our home after a long time away. Well, the warmth and love was felt most strongly this week as national bestselling author Edward Bloor visited our parish school. Mr. Bloor attended our school Mass and Grade 7 ring ceremony on Friday, April 17. What a great time to return to Our Lady of Sorrows School! Mr. Bloor, a graduate of our parish school, joined the children and warmly recalled his days at Mass at our parish church. This once Seventh Grader is now a bestselling author of novels for young adults, best known for Tangerine and London Calling. He is the son of Edward William and Mary (Cowley) Bloor, parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony. Mr. Bloor is a novelist and editor as well as a former English teacher in Florida. He currently works as a senior editor for Harcourt Brace School Publishers. After Mass he met informally with the children before enjoying a tour of his former school! Act of Faith, Works of Love Thanks to all who returned their 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal pledge cards, our parish is now 52% of the way to its goal! If you are one of the 303 who made a pledge or a one-time donation, thank you! If, however, you wanted a little time to prayerfully consider pledging, but mislaid your pledge card or haven’t yet returned it, please take this opportunity to do so. Your Act of Faith that will facilitate Works of Love. And when we exceed our goal, money returns to our parish! Drop your gift in our regular collection and mark the envelope “Annual Catholic Appeal.” (Please make checks payable to the Annual Catholic Appeal, not to OLS-SA.) We'll gladly forward your gift to the diocese. Friday, was a most busy day for Our Lady of Sorrows students. Our Seventh Grade students planned the school Mass and then proudly received their rings marking their connection to our school. Monsignor Gervasio blessed the rings and then congratulated each of our young adults. Best wishes Seventh Graders! Wear your ring with pride! You have joined a very special group of people. Many thanks to Mrs. Tuohy, Grade Seven teacher for her time and dedication to this very special event. Bernice Bates, Vincent Belardo, Evelyn Bella, Victoria Bilardo, Deborah Burke, John Burns, John Carbonara, Thomas Cochran, Maria Corbett, Ryan Cromwell, Carmella Cronce, Ted Dolci, Bill Doran, Arianna Figueroa, Suzanne Figueroa, Arlene Filson, Bud Foley, Adam Gauss, Keith Gerner, Kathy Grice, Lewis Gryziewicz, George Gushue, John Haller, Lillian Henry, Joan Holman, Pete Hourihan, Robenson Joseph, Paul Komlosi, Stephen Komlosi, Michael T. Masick, Bernadette McCarthy, Mark McGrath, Larry Monte, Desmond Murphy, Chelsea Nodeland, Cheryl & Tom Noon, Charlotte Nurko, Joseph O'Hara, Lisa Olson, Linda Patterson, Isabella Petrino, Tom Plantier, Mary Plumeri, Alan Reese, Catherine Rodenbaugh, Rose Salvatore, Shannon Scarpati, Baby Michael Schaefer, Bill Schultz, Linda Seijas, David Smith, Rose Springer, Janice Sprink, Lisa Tiehue, Elizabeth Wilson If you would like to be placed on the sick list, please call the rectory 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 other arrangements have been made. A special recognition and blessing is also extended to our Grade 8 students who were confirmed on Saturday morning. This week was a very exciting time for them as the final practices were focused upon the confirmation ceremony. The children have worked with their teachers, Mrs. Emde and Mr. Prendergast, as they have prepared for this moment in their lives. The children proudly walked their list of confirmation names to the church office. A bit of pre-confirmation excitement was shared as the students joined together for a light breakfast before our school Mass. Good bless our newly confirmed! Time's Growing Short! Don't forget to order your tickets for the fabulously funny Late Nite Catechism show. This is part catechism class, part stand-up routine, and one of the longest running shows in U.S. theater history. You, the audience member, are part of Sister’s class. She’ll take you back to the days of the Latin Mass and meatless Fridays, and remind you about that good old ruler across the knuckles! See page 12 for details and an order form. 5 OLS PTA Seeking Donations Religious Education News Save the date! The OLS PTA’s 5th Annual Knight to Remember is scheduled for Friday, October 9! This is a tricky tray style event and through the generous donations of our school families, parishioners, and the community at large, we were able to assemble more than 230 gift baskets to raffle off last year. All proceeds from this event benefit the students of Our Lady of Sorrows School. We are in need of your help once again! Have you come across items in your closet that you purchased for gifts but never gave out? Did you get a gift that you wanted to exchange but never got back to the store? Why not donate it to our event? We are looking for new and unused items as well as baskets or containers (i.e., hat boxes, photo boxes, totes, etc.) to help create these wonderful gift baskets once again. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event we cannot accept clothing or “gently used” items. Donations can be dropped off at school’s main office between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Simply label the donation “KTR.” Please do not drop off donations at the Parish Office. If you have a question or would like further information, please contact Liz Landi (6318033 or [email protected]). Religious Education Registration It is time to register your children for Religious Education classes for the 2015-2016 school year. 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 the early registration. Please check the letter that we mailed with the registration forms. If you haven't received it yet, please call us. For your convenience, all registration forms also are available on the OLS-SA website (www.ols-sa.org). You may print the registration form and mail or bring it to the Religious Education Office. 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. Sunday and Summer Developments Sunday sessions are now available for students in Grades 7 and 8. A Summer Program is now offered as an alternative to regular year-round classes! See below for details. Attention all Parents whose children are attending Trenton Catholic Academy. If your child is in 2nd grade or 7th grade, please make sure that you register your child for sacramental preparation. Introducing…. Summer Religious Education Seniors’ Activities The Summer Program is offered to our parishioners as an alternative to the traditional once a week class format that is held from September through May. It will be held: Monday –Friday July 20-24 & July 27-31 9:00 a.m. -Noon Senior Club #1 Next meeting: Wed, May 13 1 p.m.; St Anthony Hall Senior Club #2 Next meetings: Tues, May 5 & 19 and June 2 & 16 1:00 p.m.; Church Meeting Room The Summer Program seeks to accommodate the busy schedules of our families by eliminating the weekly “shuttling” of children to the parish campus from September through May. Class time is the same as the regular program but condensed into a twoweek period. his “intensive” plan provides for a more focused approach and retention of the subject matter. Students will stay “connected” to the parish throughout the year through weekly Mass and by attending 3 catechetical sessions during the Advent, Lent, & Easter Seasons. Parental involvement is expected. It is open to students of Grades 3 -6. For information & registration forms, please call Mrs. Francis at 587-4372. There will be changes for future Atlantic City trips. Information will be announced soon. Please call Doreen (706-6169) if interested in going on the trips. Our Seniors Clubs welcome new members! You do not have to be a parishioner to join. Secular Franciscans’ Corporate Sunday The Spirit of St. Francis Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will gather in St. Anthony Church at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 26 for the recitation of the Crown Rosary. They will attend the 10 a.m. Mass, then hold their meeting in the church hall directly after Mass. 6 Secular Franciscans’ Corporate Sunday Opening of the 2016 Mass Books The Spirit of St. Francis Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will gather in St. Anthony Church at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, for the recitation of the Crown Rosary. They will attend the 10 a.m. Mass, then hold their meeting in the church hall directly after Mass. The 2016 Mass Books for both of our churches will open on Tuesday, April 28. On that day, we will be taking your 2016 Mass intentions from 10:00 a.m. to noon and from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the church hall at the OLS campus. Intentions will be taken on a first come - first served basis, but in the interest of fairness to all, please limit your request for Sunday intentions to four during this initial opening. As in the past, we ask that you bring, in date order, a list of intentions desired (name of person to be remembered at the Mass and name of the person requesting the intention). The donation for each intention is $10. Weekly tabernacle light intentions ($15 per lamp) as well as weekend flower arrangement dedications ($75/arrangement) for both churches for 2016 and the remainder of 2015 may also be requested at this time. Weekday Mass intentions for 2015 at both churches are still available. Anyone desiring them may go to the parish office at any time during regular office hours. If you are unable to come in person, please mail your request, with a check made payable to OLS-SA, to: OUR LADY OF SORROWS – ST. ANTHONY 3816 E STATE ST EXT, HAMILTON NJ 08619 AROUND THE DIOCESE Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center Mount Holly, NJ 609-877-0509 FHOP@ verizon.net www.FHOP.org The Interior Castle of St. Teresa of Avila Sunday, April 19; 1:00 – 4:00 PM; $30 (includes book) We will become acquainted with each of the 7 mansions so that we can more easily recognize and follow the path as God leads us through the mansions into full union with God, the desire of our heart. Eucharist—God’s Way of Embracing Us Tue, April 28; 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM; ($20, includes lunch) We will use a video by Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, as our guide to a wonderful day on the Eucharist. What a great grace to be able to spend a day growing in understanding and appreciation of this wonderful gift, so central to our faith. Personal Retreat Day Wed, Apr 29; 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM; $10 ($40 with spiritual direction); please bring your lunch Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Breakfast Buffet The Knights of Columbus Council #6213's Monthly Breakfast Buffet will be held at the council home (1451 Klockner Rd.) on Sunday, May 3. Enjoy eggs, pancakes, hash browns, sausage, bacon, tater puffs, and a danish. 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. Silent Directed Retreat Weekend 7 PM Fri, May 1 – 1 PM Sun, May 3; $130 ($50 nonrefundable deposit with registration) Due to the frantic pace of contemporary life, it is essential for our spiritual and physical health to take time to pray. 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. Parish Organizations, Please Note Please notify the parish office when your organization or ministry changes leadership. It is important for us to know the correct person to contact regarding 20152016 facility scheduling. Please call or email Denise (587-4372; [email protected]) with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the head of your group and that person’s alternate. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Merton & the Spirituality of Restlessness Thu, May 7; 7:00 – 8:30 PM (changed from Wed, May 6); $10 Merton describes himself in this way: “Paradoxically I have found peace because I have always been dissatisfied…if I were to settle down and be satisfied with the surface of life…it would be time to call the undertaker!” We will delve into Merton’s restlessness and our own to find the peace and freedom hidden within it. 7 Celebrate at the Iron Mikes Gala Upcoming Core Theology Lectures The "Celebrate Iron Mikes" Gala will take place on May 2 at the Stone Terrace in Hamilton Township. The Iron Mike Distinguished Educator Award will be presented to Sr. Marguerite O'Beirne, OSF, Vice President Mission and Ministry, Neumann University. The Iron Mike Professional Achievement Award will be presented to Maria Imbalzano, Esq., Stark & Stark, Class of 1972. The Iron Mike Community Service Award will be presented to Nina Melker, SVP/Commercial Relationship Manager of Hopewell Valley Community Bank and The Iron Mike Distinguished Coach Award will be presented to Fred Falchi, Trenton Catholic Academy Co-Athletic Director & Head Boys Basketball Coach. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information call Tracey Destribats at 586-3705, ext 135. Sacraments/Liturgy God’s Tool Box: Encountering the Lord Jesus Saturday, April 25 Presenter: Msgr. Gerard McCarren This workshop will explore the sacramental rituals as highlighted moments on the Christian journey to help participants come to a deeper understanding of our need for these rituals through which we can experience the ministry of Jesus in our lives today. Foundations for Ministry Nourishing a “Love of Prayer” in Ministry Saturday, May 2 Presenter: Dianne Traflet This workshop will look at the meaning and importance of prayer and Christian spirituality-in-action, from the lens of prominent Catholics of the twentieth century, including Blessed John Paul II, St. Edith Stein, and Dorothy Day. What do their prayer lives – in the midst of busy workdays – teach us about the foundations of ministry? How can we deepen our relationship with God and progress on our spiritual journeys as we serve in and for the Church today? Upcoming Bus Trips Happy Days will run bus trips to Atlantic City on May 6 and June 3. The price is $35. Interested parties can call Madelyn at 586-4549. If there are changes on the trips, you will be notified. Foundations for Ministry Evangelization Saturday, May 30 Presenter: Andres Arango In this workshop, evangelization will be explained from the perspective of the Gospel mandate, the teachings of the Church and the current call for a New Evangelization, with a particular emphasis on the role of the initial proclamation, the kerygma, in this mission. Is God Calling You? If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and you are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this month’s discernment meeting on Sunday, April 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Church of Saint Benedict at 165 Bethany Road, Holmdel, New Jersey. Join Very Rev. Dan Swift as he shares in his ministry of the priesthood, followed by great fellowship, and conclude with a meal. Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at [email protected] or by calling 4067449. Join us at this exciting time as you discover this awesome way of serving the Lord and respond to His invitation! We look forward to seeing you! Sacraments/Liturgy The Historical Development of the Mass Friday, June 5 Presenter: Msgr. Sam Sirianni the centuries down to our own day” - CCC 1346. This workshop will review the historical periods that influenced and shaped the celebration of the Mass through the ages. Sacraments/Liturgy Looking at the Documents of the Church: How They Have Formed the Way We Worship Friday, June 12 Presenter: Msgr. Sam Sirianni This presentation will look at the development of liturgy from the New Testament to the present focusing on the influence of the Magisterium. Special emphasis will be placed on the Church’s documents in the 20th Century. Are You from Harrison? Holy Cross Church in Harrison, New Jersey, is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. They are trying to locate all generations of former parishioners and grammar school attendees so they can keep them informed of upcoming celebratory events (e.g., a school th reunion is planned for June 14 of this year). Please send contact information to: All lectures begin at 10 a.m., end at 3 p.m., are held at the Chancery/Pastoral Center (701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville), and are open to the public. The cost for each is $10, and you should bring your lunch. For details and to register, email [email protected] or call 403-7205. Holy Cross Church Attn: Gina, Anniversary Committee 16 Church Square Harrison NJ 07029 or email it to [email protected]. 8 Veni Creator Spiritus! Congratulations to the members of our parish family who were confirmed this weekend by the Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Walsh, Vicar of Mercer County. We offer our thanks to their parents, sponsors, and catechists, who prepared them for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Laurie Elizabeth Alexis Nicholas Joseph DeAngelo Geoffrey Geoffrey Allen Rachel Bernadette DeBronzo Christian Joseph Angelucci Megan Julia Dee Anthony Damien Auletta Sophia Catherine DeJesus Benjamin Nuno Bakter Deanna Anne DeJonge Abigail Clare Barcless Dominick Michael DeJonge Steven Thomas Barry Lauren Mary Dempsey Kylie Elizabeth Berish Andy Peter Dieudonne Matthew Patrick Bijacsko Vincenzo Benedict DiMatteo Brandon John Billings Kyle George Dixon Sofia Colette Bossi Tyler Barnabas Doyle Malcolm Mark Bowser Andrew Sebastian Dusenshine Maura Olivia Breth Nicholas Francis Evans Rheanna Rose Bromwell Arianna Katherine Figueroa Joanna Nicholas Buchner Kyle Anthony Germann Dianna Candida Carlisi Jake Nicholas Hancin Ryan Patrick Chiarkas Michael Francis Haninczak Spencer Sebastian Conti Kenneth Valentine Harada Christopher Michael Conti Matthew John Hayes Samuel Francis Crawford Christian Anthony Herdt Emily Rose Croes Claudia Cecilia Hernandez Lindsey Anne Crosley Clara Cecilia Hodsden 9 Joseph Francis Horn Pamela Maria Merilus Caleigh Elizabeth Houck Mackenzie Victoria Mimmo Kristy Katharine Hryniszak Emma Clare Morin Philianne Philomena Janvier Hailey Bernadette Murphy Madyson Rose Kaczorowski Matthew Francis Natriello Justin Blaise Kaduthodil Casey Michael Navarro Joshua John Paul Kaduthodil Jonathan Benito Ordonez Anthony Peter Kathcart Brady Thomas Plunkett Amanda Catherine Katt Brianna Victoria Radke Henry John Kelly Megan Rose Reger Bailey Brigid Kiernan David David Ribeiro Kate Catherine Kisselman Madison Elizabeth Roberts Kristina Elizabeth Klimaszewski Paige Cecilia Rocco Marcus Patrick Koffie Nicolas Charles Serrano Ryan Michael Landi Carlie Ann Spoto Sophie Lucy Langsdorf Katie Teresa Squindo Calysta Teresa Laurente Joseph Nicholas Stillwell Samantha Francis Lee Siehtejarleh Julia Toe Gaetano Thomas Lettieri Brandon Christopher Turner Ashley Teresa Lewallen Lauren Elizabeth Ann Vandegrift Nicholas Adam Lipari Valerie Jude Viel Dean Adam Luciano Kaeley Alice Wadlington Nicholas Joseph Luizzi Jack Augustine Wagner John John Major Michael Anthony Williams John Nicholas Manetta Lauren Monica Wright Ian Anthony Mayoros Natalie Rose Wright Kylie Julie McGuire Kayla Katherine Yee Steven Anthony Meckel Chloe Genevieve Zoldi Francesca Gianna Melone 10 11 Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Presents Entertainment Events NYC Producon of Sunday April 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:00 pm) Robbinsville High School Auditorium Reserved Seang: Tickets are on a first come first serve basis, order your ckets early! TICKET PRICES: $38.00 Adults $32.00 (Seniors 65+ or Children under 18 ) —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— NAME: _______________________________________________________________ Please Note: Tickets will be available for pick up by the person named above at the “Will Call” table at the event. Only the person named above can pick up the ckets at the event. CELL/CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: ________________________ Email: _________________________________ NUMBER OF TICKETS: ADULT____________ SENIOR/CHILD______________ Number of people in your party ulizing a wheelchair for seang __________ Make checks payable to: Our Lady of Sorrows School and return this form and payment to: Our Lady of Sorrows School An: Barbara Miele 3800 East State Street Ext. 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