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MISSION STATEMENT

“We reach out to all through prayer and service, as we live our Catholic faith in Christ with Mary”

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

Served by: Rev. Michael G. Ward, K.H.S., Pastor Rev. Valentine Ugwuanya, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Robert Kunze, Weekend Assistant Deacon Jack Lynch

Katie Wills - Director of Music Ministry Mary Clinton - Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation

Website: www.ihmparish.net Like us on Facebook: fb.me/ihmnj Follow us on Instagram: ihmparish

Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:30pm (Anticipated Mass)

Sunday: 7:45am, 9am, 10:30am* and 12 noon *Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Weekdays & Saturdays: 7am & 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation - See Mass Schedule on page 3

Morning Prayer: Monday - Saturday at 8:15am Rosary: Monday - Saturday after the 8:30am Mass

Novena to the Miraculous Medal & St. Jude - Saturday after 8:30am Mass Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 11pm; Sat 9am - 1pm

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A Note from Fr. Mike

As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord we experience the love that He continues to show us each and every day. In response to this experience we renew our baptismal promises, we commit ourselves anew to faithful discipleship, we allow the love of God to light up not just our lives, but also the life of our community of faith and of our world. We go forth this weekend refreshed and renewed to serve God and one another with grateful hearts. As we have experienced the death and resurrection of Christ, we are also invited to live it out in our own lives, to die to ourselves, so that we can rise to new and greater life in Christ Jesus. On behalf of all of us who have the privilege and honor of serving you here at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, we pray that your Easter be full of hope and joy.

Peace,

Fr. Mike

Msgr. Sean Cunneen Born: February 14, 1941 Ordained: April 1, 1967 Died: March 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that I share with you, our former Pastor, Fr. Sean Cunneen has gone to his rest in the peace of Christ. Please keep Fr. Sean in your prayers as well as his grieving family and our entire parish.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Divine Mercy Sunday

April 8, 2018

Novena began Good Friday, March 30 and will be said at the following dates and times:

Good Friday, March 30th after the 3:00 pm Veneration of the Cross

Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday, pray at home Easter Monday, April 2nd – Saturday, April 7th

after the 8:30 am Daily Mass

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8th: The Novena will culminate 2:30 – 3:30 pm with Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament, Prayer & Divine Mercy Chaplet

Light Refreshments to follow downstairs in The Fr. Byrne Auditorium

Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal

Thanks to all of our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2018 Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal. IHM is 41% towards our goal of $72,798. If you have not made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment card located in the pews. Please help support the many programs that assist so many in our community.

A huge thank you to Mary Beth Cregg for setting up & cleaning up our Friday, Stations of the Cross Soup & Salad Luncheons. Thank you to Rich Wagner for picking up the soup every week. We

are grateful to have such wonderful parishioners.

IHM Book Group

The Book Group meetings are at noon in the Nazareth Center. Bring your lunch. All are welcome.

The Last Child by John Hart - April 25, 2018 Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon - May 30, 2018

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Easter Sunday, April 1st 5:30 am Sunrise Service For the People of IHM Parish 7:45 am Kerry McKnight Garrett+ By the Muskus Family 9:00 am Patricia Ehrlich+ By Deacon Jack & Eileen Lynch 10:30 am John & Marie Walczuk+ By Carol & Geri 12:00 pm Thomas Graham+ By the Family

Monday, April 2nd 7:00 am Eric Permaul Lachmanen+ By Dr. Richard Bezozo 8:30 am Charles Takacs+ By Barbara Apgar

Tuesday, April 3rd 7:00 am Jacinta Ugwuanya+ By Deacon & Mrs. Jack Lynch 8:30 am Bruce McLeod+ By Bob & Betty Seery

Wednesday, April 4th 7:00 am Robert Clark+ By the BoyleF amily 8:30 am Bruno Gialanella+ By Betty Swisher

Thursday, April 5th 7:00 am Bruno Gialanella+ By Jack & Dorothy Foulks

8:30 am Bruno Gialanella+ By Anthony & Phyllis Manno

Friday, April 6th 7:00 am Peter Henlel+ By the Werkheiser Family 8:30 am Mary Ann Flanagan+ By the Schiller Family

Saturday, April 7th 7:00 am Jose Antonio Roncagliolo By Kim Leegan 8:30 am Yolanda Danielle+ By Bernie Beck 5:30 pm William Jennings+ By the Coughlan Family Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8th 7:45am Helen McLane+ By McLane & Tricoche Family 9:00 am For the People of IHM Parish 10:30 am Margaret Licata+ By the Lewis Family 12:00 pm John Gillingham+ By Lee Gillingham

John Allen

Eileen Arnold

Charles Barrett

Thomas Bodenberd

Fran Boglioli

James Brown

Kurt Bergen

John Burkert

John Byrne

Anna Cassella

Frank Chimento

Gregory Collantes

Mary Pat Colicchio

Edward Clark

Elle Crofton

Enrique Curbelo

Taylor Dill

Carolyn Dittus

Bernadette Dwyer

Marie Farrell

Albert Fischer, Jr.

Anna Franke

Robert Gary

Colleen Guidera

Mary Hughes

Irene Jelinek

Wim Kamp

Janet Kanelos

Michael Lang

Ellen Marvosa

Jim Morris

Joseph McDermott

Riley McFarland

Jim McLean

June McManus

Eileen Parrelli

Theresa Pesserl

Hilda Pizza

Madeline Pravata

Jack Pricken

Cheryl Reid

Donald Reeves, Sr.

Kevin Richardson

Joel Rivera

Susan Rozborski

Frank Santarpia

Jeannie Schroeder

Paul Szeker

Steve Urban

Carole Ventre

Christy Ward

Vern Yavut

Norah Yokom

Flowers for the Blessed Mother

For the week of April 1st: In memory of the Charles & Frances Takacs+

Requested by: Barbara Apgar

Hospital Privacy

Please remember that current privacy laws regarding patients in hospitals do not allow hospitals/pastoral care offices to contact parishes. If you or a loved one are in the hospital and want a priest to visit, please call the IHM office at 889-2100.

Remember those who have died: Anna Rosito+,

John P. DiAgostini+

Sanctuary Light: Week of April 1st:

The Sanctuary Light will burn this week for:

Francesco Buscini+ Requested by The Buscini Family

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Confirmation Preparation - 9th Grade Year 2 Preparation Gatherings:

We have two Confirmation Dates with Bishop Cruz: Thurs., April 19 - 7pm (practice Wed, Apr. 18-7pm) Sat., April 21st - 3:30pm (practice Fri., Apr. 20–7pm)

St. Bartholomew Academy Academy in Action When Art and Writing Collide

Our middle school writing teacher, Mrs. Schoendorf, challenges the students so they are equipped with the skills to succeed. The sixth grade completed a cross-curricular art and writing activity. They listened to “It’s a Wonderful World” and drew a picture based upon a list of adjectives they heard in the song. Then, using post-it notes, they had their classmates label their picture using positive attributes. Each student wrote a short story using the adjectives the other students provided about their picture. Next, the students will be working on creating a menu, from appetizers to desserts! Seventh grade took time to practice contemplative writing. The students had to think about a woman in their life that emulated the qualities of the Blessed Mother and write several paragraphs about how this “Modern Day Mary” impacted their lives. The students have also incorporated art into their writing. They read the story “All Summer in a Day” set on the planet Venus where the sun only comes out for two days every seven years. The class then drew a picture of the planet using figurative language in a descriptive writing format. The eighth grade has been incorporating art into writing. The class recently read “Flowers for Algernon,” and participated in a Multiple Intelligences Survey as well as created their own Rorschach Inkblots. Later this month, the students will begin preparing their resumes, as well as learning to write a cover letter and a thank you note.

Join us for the SBA 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run- Saturday, April 14th. Sign up at https://raceforum.com/sba

Happy Easter!

The clergy and staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish wish you and your family a joyous Easter!

Confirmation Preparation - 8th Grade Year 1

Monday evening Preparation Gathering (classes) will be 7-8:30pm on April 9. Rite of Service: Sun., April 15 at 12 noon Mass

Scripture Reflection Easter Sunday

“Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.’” - Colossians 3:2

On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia”. Let’s try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for how He is calling each of us to joyfully use our gifts to fulfill His salvation plan.

Open House - Wed., April 25, 2018- 7 pm 5th, 6th and 7th Grade Students and Families

Come & Get a Sneak Peek at All that UC has to offer!

Learn how our nationally recognized laptop-learning program and

progressive teaching methods can support your college and career goals

and help you become all that God calls you to be.

For more info, please call 908 889-1600 x302

He is Risen Magnets

He is Risen car magnets are on sale for $5.00. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Betty Swisher at 889-2100.

IHM Buy a Brick Program

Engraved bricks are placed in the walkway & patio of Our Lady of Fatima Statue at IHM. If you want to purchase an everlasting momento, we will be placing our next order on May 15th.

Forms are available at the church doors & in the office.

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Minister Assignments

Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers and Altar Servers Weekend of April 7-8

Parish Information

Religious Education Classes Questions? Faithformation@ihmparish.net

Baptisms: Please call the office.

Adoration Chapel: Open: Weekdays: 9 am - 10 pm; Saturdays: 9 am - 1 pm Chapel closed on Holy Days and Holidays. Please note, if SPF schools are closed due to bad weather, the chapel will be closed.

Marriage: Appointments should be made at least one year in advance. Contact the priest about a date and Pre-Cana information.

New Parishioners: Registration forms available at www.ihmparish.net or in the office.

Ministry to the Sick & Homebound: Please notify the parish office of those who are sick or homebound, in hospitals or are unable to worship. For urgent calls, contact 908 889-2100 at any time.

RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Religious education for adults who are either not Baptized or who are Catholic but have not received all of their sacraments and would like to be Confirmed or receive Communion. We have flexible hours. Call 889-2100. All are welcome.

Reconciliation: Saturdays: 4:45-5:15 pm Arrangements can be made at any time for private confession. Please call the office.

Parish School: St. Bartholomew Academy 908 322-4265

Website: www.ihmparish.net

Sat-Sun

Lectors Extra-ordinary Ministers

Altar Servers

Presider

5:30 pm

Mulrooney

O’Donnell Zucosky Cassidy Kelly* Speth*

Please contact your coordinating minister for assignments.

Fr. Mike

7:45 am

Henkels

Bergen Wagner Foulks*

Fr. Rob

9:00am

Foley

Wagner Power Power Manfredonia Dobbs

Fr. Rob

10:30am

Abreu

(S) Swisher Aman Rodriguez Cregg Allegra Rizzolo*(cup) Fortunato (cup)

Fr. Mike

12:00 noon

O’Connor

Sullivan O’Connor* Lundgren Regencia* Kiley*

Fr. Mike

Gillingham

Rosary Altar Society

Trip to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC on June 12th. Round trip on a luxury bus from IHM. Tour of the Cathedral, Mass at noon & 3 course lunch at 30 Rock. Leave at 9am & return at approximately 4pm. Cost is $65. If you are interested , send your check ASAP payable to IHM Rosary Society & mail to: Alice Mansfield-Smith, 3 Kennedy Drive, Clark, NJ 07066. Here is some St. Pat’s trivia: Do you know how many people it takes to open the Bronze Doors of the Cathedral? Do you know what a galero is and how many hang in St Patrick’s?

Night of Inspiration is Tuesday, April 10 at 7pm in the Nazareth Center. All are invited (no fee) to hear Sr. Mary Jo Kearns from Mount Saint Mary’s House of Prayer speak on the topic, “Called to Outrageous Hope”. This evening will focus on hope’s saving power and how it gifts us with the power to live fearlessly in a a fear-filled world. Wine & hors d’oeuvres will be served RSVP by calling Mary Beth Cregg at 908 233-8263 or Benedette Graf at 908 232-6697 by April 2nd.

Holy Name Society

Next meeting is Sunday, April 8th in the Church basement at 8:30am.

All interested men of the parish are invited to join us for breakfast. We serve eggs, sausage, crumb cake and coffee at every meeting.

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Easter Sunday April 1, 2018

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Calendar of IHM Events: Easter Sunday, April 1st

Masses: 5:30am, 7:45am, 9am, 10:30am & 12 noon

No Religious Education Classes IHM Office Closed

Easter Monday , April 2nd IHM Office Closed Tuesday, April 3rd

7pm - Baptism Preparation Class

Wednesday, April 4th 11am - Food Pantry Open

Thursday, April 5th

Friday, April 6th

Saturday, April 7th

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8th Food Pantry Sunday

8:30 am - Holy Name Society 8:45am - Religious Education Classes

9am—1st Communion Parent/Child Prep 2:30pm Divine Mercy Novena, Prayer & Chaplet

For more info visit: www.ihmparish.net Follow us on Facebook at:

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Offertory Collection

March 18th: Weekly Budget Need: $12,745.00 Collection: 7,803.00 Parish Giving: 2,399.00 Surplus/(Deficit) ($2,542.66) Fiscal Year to Date: Budget $484,310.00 Actual 447,355.49 Surplus (Deficit) ($36,776.51) Sharing God’s Blessings collection to Date: $30,215 and our goal is $72,798.

Archdiocese of Newark - Lenten Regulations

1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” -to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence.

On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity.

Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of Abstinence.

2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially,” is a serious one.

3. Fridays of the year outside of Lent are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self- denial as penance.

4. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2018 to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 27, 2018.

*Canon 920 §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.

Consider Men’s Cornerstone XI

The Men’s Cornerstone XI is a 26 hour weekend retreat which starts at 6pm Friday, April 27th and ends at 8pm Saturday, April 28th, 2018. It will be held at St Bartholomew’s Parish in Scotch Plains, NJ.

This is an opportunity to revitalize your relationship with God, meet other men of our parishes and learn and discuss how each other’s faith comes into play during everyday life in the real world.

All of your needs are met, the food is legendary, the fellowship is great and the personal development is confirmed by the hundreds of men that have gone through this ministry.

Treat yourself. Shut off the world for 26 hours. Take some personal time and develop a stronger faith. For more information or to register contact: Kevin Moloney: 908 230–9100 or email KMoloney@comcast.net or Skip Paal: 443 677–7088 or email Skip@Rutlandbeard.com

Immaculate Heart of Mary Emails

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