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March 29, 2015
AWordfromthePastor…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Today Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which begins with the commemoration of Christ’s triumphal
entrance into Jerusalem - the city that he loved - in order to accomplish his Paschal Mystery – the passage from death to
life. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis encouraged us, in his very irst homily (two years ago this week), “to walk in
thepresenceoftheLord,withtheLord’sCross;tobuildtheChurchontheLord’sbloodwhichwaspouredouton
the Cross; and to profess the one glory: Christ cruci ied.” On this Palm (Passion) Sunday, we will begin each Mass
with a solemn entrance into the Church. Allow me say a word about the different days and liturgies of Holy Week:
Monday of Holy Week – Those who can are encouraged to attend the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of the
Sacred Heart in Newark, celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers at 8PM. During this elaborate Liturgy, the Holy Oils
(Oil of Catechumens and Oil of the Sick) that will be used in the parishes of the Archdiocese for the coming year will be
blessed, while the Oil of Chrism (used at baptisms, confirmations and ordinations) will be consecrated. As a sign of
communion and filial obedience, all the priests present will renew their promise of obedience to their bishop. It is one
of the most beautiful liturgies held at the Cathedral, and I would certainly especially commend those who have never
visited our Cathedral-Basilica to participate. If you wish to attend but need a ride to the Cathedral, please call the rectory as soon as possible and we will try to accommodate your need.
Holy Thursday – The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, commemorating the institution of the sacred priesthood and Christ’s
example of humble service (washing of the feet) will be celebrated at 7:30PM. This Mass marks the beginning of the
Easter Triduum, which the Church considers as one long liturgy, ending with the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night (it
is for this reason that there is no final blessing neither at this Mass, nor on Good Friday’s liturgies). At the end of the
Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Blessed Sacrament will be carried processionally to the Convent Chapel. The Chapel
will remain open for private adoration and prayer throughout the evening and night, until Morning Prayer which will be
prayed together in the Main Church at 8AM on Good Friday (in lieu of the morning Masses on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, we will pray Morning Prayer – from the Church’s Liturgy of the Hours – daily at 8AM).
Good Friday – This will be a day of silence, penance and reflection. I would therefore greatly encourage us all to take
a day-off from work in order to be better able to participate in the Church’s liturgies. A reminder that Good Friday is a
day of Fasting and Abstinence. Those who are in good health are also encouraged to observe the “Paschal Fast” which
ends with the celebration of the Easter Vigil (it is a good way to prepare ourselves to share more deeply in the Lord’s
resurrection). Permits have graciously been granted by the Township of Belleville for a Living Station of the Cross that
will be held in English and Spanish beginning at 10AM on the Parish grounds, continuing on the streets in the vicinity,
and ending on the side of the rectory around 12 Noon. The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion will be held at 3PM in
English and at 7:30PM in Spanish. Please plan on attending one of these two liturgies, in which we will have the opportunity to reflect on our own cross in our life and ask the Lord to help us carry it. We will also be encouraged to participate in the annual Good Friday Collection for the Church in the Holy Land (see Page Six of this bulletin). This year,
more than ever before, we need to show our solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters who continue to witness to
their Faith in spite of the cost.
Holy Saturday – The Holy Easter Vigil begins at 8PM. I heartily invite all our parishioners to attend this liturgy, during which a large number of catechumens and children will be baptized. Come prepared for a powerful and longer liturgy, which is also called, “the Mother of all Vigils.” It would be the most fitting way to welcome our brothers and sisters
who will become fully-fledged members of our parish during this most holy night, when Christ destroyed death forever.
And of course, make sure to invite all your family and friends who have become distant from the Church to join us for
the Easter Sunday Masses. The Lord has died for them too, but of what use is Christ’s victory over death for them, if
this news still hasn’t reached them?
Easter Sunday – We will have a full schedule of Masses, and we surely hope to see you, as we exchange the annual
Easter Greeting, “He is Risen … He is Truly Risen.” Make sure to teach the children on the greatness of this glorious
day, coming to Mass nicely dressed, on time, and with a desire to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection.
A blessed Holy Week to all,
Fr. Ivan Sciberras
[email protected]
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FINANCE
Due to early transmittal of today’s bulletin the
collection amount for March 22nd will be announced
in the April 5th bulletin.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR PLEDGE
TO THE 2015 SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS
As of 3-18-2015
Goal:
Pledges Received:
Under (Under) Goal:
Number of Donors:
$30,630
$16,860
($13,770)
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ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK
2015 LENTEN REGULATIONS
Monday - March 30 - 8:00 PM
Chrism Mass
Cathedral-Basilica in Newark
Holy Thursday (April 2)
Morning Prayer 8AM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30PM
Good Friday (April 3)
Morning Prayer 8AM
Living Stations of the Cross - 10AM
3PM English & 7:30PM Spanish
Holy Saturday (April 4)
Morning Prayer 8AM
Holy Easter Vigil
begins at 8PM
Easter Sunday (April 5)
7:00 AM, 8:30AM, 10AM,
10:15AM
11:30AM and 1PM (Spanish)
are available at the Rectory.
Donation: $8.00
SAINT PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Belleville, NJ 07109
Pastor: Father Ivan Sciberras - Parochial Vicar: Father Wojciech Jaskowiak
In Residence: Fr. Giovanni Rizzo
Deacon: Julio Roig - Deacon: Guillermo Valladares
Rectory: 973-751-2002
School: 973-759-3143
Religious Education Office: 973-751-4290
Sunday Masses: SATURDAY at 5:30PM SUNDAY: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM and 1:00PM Mass (in Spanish)
Daily: Monday thru Friday – 9AM
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7PM (Retreat House Chapel) Saturday at 8AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession): Saturday: 1PM – 2PM
CORDINADORA DE CLASES DE CATECISMO PARA JOVENES Y ADULTOS EN ESPANOL: Elena Ayala: 973-207-3623
Website: www.spbnj.org
E-mail: [email protected]
155 William Street
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Saturday, March 28
8:00 Mary Proferno, rq Thomas & Valerie Moore
5:30 Domenick Palumbo (47th Anniversary)
rq Daughter, Joney
Sunday, March 29
7:00 For All Priests (living & deceased),
rq Dan Bui Family
8:30
Fr. Mark O’Connell, rq Greg & Lori MacDonald
10:00 Alyson Finn, rq Joseph & Alice DiCorcia
10:15 Manuel & Leonor Martinez, rq Daughter & Son-in-law
11:30 Dorotea & Iladio Cudal, rq Dr. Efie Soliven
1:00
Enrique Valladares, rq Deacon Julio & Maxine Roig
Monday, March 30
9:00 Gregory W. Ronan, rq Staff at St. Peter’s Church
7:00 John P (Jack) Shakshober, rq Mark McCarthy
Tuesday, March 31
9:00 Rose Rocha, rq Son, Manuel
Wednesday, April 1
9:00 All Souls, rq Maria Guedes
7:00 Evelyn Espinar, rq Family
Thursday, April 2
7:30 - Maria Nguyen, rq Nguyen Family
- Lorraine Lipesky, rq Frank Sauchelli
- Lillian Anderson, rq Sauchelli Family
Friday, April 3 - GOOD FRIDAY - NO MASSES
Saturday, April 4
8 PM - Mario Gencarelli, rq Bombina & Gencarelli Family
Sunday, April 5
7:00 Elizabeth & Walter Heyl, rq James F. Begans
8:30
Serritella & Sorice Family, rq Mr. & Mrs. Sal Sorice
10:00 Lois J. Nejman, rq Nejman & Daniels Family
10:15 11:30 Denise Neilan, rq Rajnes Family
1:00
Eleodoro Herrera, rq Elizabeth Egoavil
SAINT PETER’S THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, March 29
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
NO CCD Class
10:00 am & 1:00 pm Mass - Children Liturgy of the Word,
Church
MONDAY, March 30
6-8:00 pm
Basketball Practice, School Gym
8:00-9:00 pm Clases De Religion, Jovenes y Adultos,
Casa de Retiro
TUESDAY, March 31
6-8:00 pm
Basketball Practice, School Gym
7:00-8:15 pm Confirmation Class, School
WEDNESDAY, April 1
9:00 am
6-8:00pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Rosarian Mass & Meeting, Church & RMR 1
Basketball Practice, School Gym
Rehearsal for Holy Thursday, Church
Vietnamese Prayer Group, Chapel
THURSDAY, April 2
8:00 am
7:30 pm
Morning Prayer, Church
Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Church
FRIDAY, April 3
8:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
7:00 pm
Morning Prayer
Rehearsal for Good Friday, Church
Living Station of the Cross
NA Support Group, Church Basement
SATURDAY, April 4
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
8:00 pm
Morning Prayer, Church
Maintenance Saturday, RMR 1
Church Decorating for Easter
RCIA Rehearsal, Church
Liturgical Ministers Rehearsal, Church
Confessions, Church
Easter Vigil Celebration, Church
SUNDAY, April 5
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
ON GOOD FRIDAY
On Good Friday,
April 3rd from 10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 noon, we will
have “The Living Stations of
the Cross”.
The procession will
begin from St. Peter’s
Church 155 William St.,
Belleville and we will walk
North on William St. At Clinton St. We will turn right
towards De Witt Ave. We will continue on DeWitt
Ave. until we reach Holmes Street, at Holmes Street
we will turn left towards Union Avenue. At Union Avenue we turn left towards William Street. At William
Street we turn left towards our Church.
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Saint Peter School
forming the future with
Purpose, Passion and Power!
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK. . .
Our students participated in the St. Jude
Math-A-Thon. More than one thousand dollars was
raised to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital. Thank you to all the families who participated and thank you to Mrs. Reese who coordinated
the Math-A-Thon.
During this season of Lent , our students are
learning that acts of giving and helping others are so
very important. Jesus, The Master Teacher, throughout His life exemplified this. An activity such as the
Math-A-Thon is one way our students put the teachings of Jesus into practice.
This weekend the church celebrates Palm
Sunday and Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
He is greeted by crowds waving palm branches as
they recognize the significance of His ministry. At St.
Peter’s, as part of a Catholic School community, our
students are privileged to study and reflect on the
words and deeds of Jesus every day.
We wish you a Blessed Palm Sunday.
“Hosanna to the son of David. Blessed is the one who
comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest
heaven”.
Matthew 21:1-11
THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
FOR INNER-CITY CHILDREN
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children invites
you to apply for a partial-tuition scholarship for your child for
the 2015-2016 school year. Applications are available by visiting
their website at www.sficnj.org. Partial-tuition scholarship are
awarded based on financial need without regard to race, religion
or ethnicity. The deadline to submit your completed application
is April 15, 2015.
Being a current scholarship recipient does not guarantee an automatic scholarship award for the 2015-2016 school
year. Current recipients as well as all new applicants must submit a completed application every year along with $30 application fee and the required financial documentation. In addition,
all previous financial award amounts are not guaranteed and can
be changed from year to year.
All applicants will be notified of their decision on or
before May 29, 2015.
MAINTENANCE DAY
All are invited to the “Maintenance Day” at our Parish. It
will take place on Saturday, April 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to
12:00 noon. Please wear working clothes. We will meet in
the rectory at 8:30 am for a light breakfast.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34;
Mt 26:14-25
Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9;
Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21
Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26;
Jn 13:1-15
Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25;
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42
Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6,
10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22;
b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11;
c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18;
d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6;
f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11;
g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19;
h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Mk 16:1-7
Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;
Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9
or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon
Interested in Baptism, First Communion, and
Confirmation as an Adult or Adolescent?
If you are an adult and have not yet received
the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist
or if you are a non-Catholic who would like to become
Catholic. Please call Sr. Vilma at the rectory (973-7512002).
ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA
SPECIAL WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY LITURGIES
There will be two special Masses celebrating milestone
years for married couples. The Archbishop will celebrate Mass:
April 19, 2015 - 3 pm for couples celebrating
50 years of Christian marriage or more years.
May 3, 2015 - 3 pm for couples who
are celebrating 25 and 5 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. Registration is due on April 8th
for 50 years and April 22nd for 25 & 5 years.
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Christians around the world are united in a
special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Our hearts, minds and prayers are also e specially aware of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a
year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the Holy
Land depend on the collection for their lives.
As a pontifical collection requested by Pope
Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a
direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace
and to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporting Christians
in the Holy Land.
Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are
housing and feeding the poor, providing religious formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral ministry. For more
information, visit MyFranciscan.org/good-Friday.
The Good Friday Collection is requested by
the Holy Father.
Please be as generous as your abundance allows.
Your support provides Parishes Staffed and
served every day Shrines & Sanctuaries preserved
and protected Jobs, housing & apartments for Christians Academic institutions Annual university scholarships Grants, For students in difficult circumstances, Homes for infirmed & orphaned Care for the elderly poor.
Los cristianos de todo el mundo se unen de
una manera especial durante la Cuaresma, la Semana
Santa y la Pascua Florida. Así, en esa temporada, la
Tierra Santa está presente, también de manera especial, en nuestro corazón, en nuestros pensamientos y
en nuestras oraciones.
Una vez al año, el Viernes Santo, nuestra parroquia es llamada a apoyar a los cristianos de Tierra
Santa. La vida de muchos cristianos que viven allí depende de nuestros donativos.
Siendo una recaudación pontificia solicitada
por el Papa Francisco, la colecta anual del Viernes
Santo nos ofrece un vínculo directo que nos permite
ser agentes de paz y ayudar a proteger los Lugares
Santos. Al dar su donativo este Viernes
Santo, usted
estará apoyando la cristiandad
en Tierra Santa. Los Franciscanos, junto con otras
entidades en Tierra Santa, albergan y alimentan a los
pobres, les brindan formación religiosa y educación,
mantienen los altares y las parroquias, y ofrecen servicios pastorales. Para mayor información, visite
Myfranciscan.org/good-friday.
La recaudación del Viernes Santo es solicitada
por el Santo Padre. Por favor sea lo más generoso que
pueda.
INTENCIONES DE ORACION
DEL SANTO PADRE
PARA EL MES DE ABRIL
Universal: La creación.
Para que las personas aprendan a respetar la creación
y a cuidarla como don de Dios.
Por la Evangelización: Cristianos perseguidos.
Para que los cristianos perseguidos sientan la presencia reconfortante del Señor Resucitado y la solidaridad de toda la Iglesia.
Para el listado de Celebraciones presedidas por el Santo Padre durante la Semana Santa, visiten
www.ewtn.com/espanol
SECCIÓN HISPANA
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LAS ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ EN VIVO,
EL DIA VIERNES SANTO
Domingo - Marzo 29
Domingo de Ramos—Misas en español
10:15AM
y 1PM (Iglesia)
Lunes - Marzo 30 - 8:00 PM
Misa Crismal
Catedral-Basilica de Newark
Jueves Santo - Abril 2
Lunes:
Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11
Martes: Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31,
33-34; Mt 26:14-25
Jueves:
Misa del Crisma: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9;
Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Apo 1:5-8;
Lc 4:16-21
Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
Sal 116 (117):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18;
1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Viernes:
Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25;
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42
Sábado:
a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 56, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13,
20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Sal
16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17
18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13;
e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4;
Sal 19 (18):8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42
(41):3, 5; 43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51
(50):12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 11(117):12, 16-17, 22-23; Mc 16:1-7
Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17,
22-23; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9
o Mc 16:1-7 o (en la misa de la tarde o la noche)
Lc 24:13-35
Oracion de la Mañana 8AM
Misa La Ultima Cena de Nuestro Señor - 7:30PM
Viernes Santo (Abril 3)
Sabado Santo (Abril 4)
Domingo De Resureccion
(Abril 5)
Misas en Español
10:15AM
y 1PM (Iglesia)
MISAS PARA EL DOMINGO DE RAMOS
DIA DEL MANTENIMIENTO