March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday: Solemnity

of the Resurrection of the Lord

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS

Holy Saturday 8:30 am Morning Prayer

2:00 pm Blessing of Easter Food

8:00 pm Great Vigil of Easter Mass, People of the Parish

Easter Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence

9:00 am People of the Parish, Easter Mass

11:30 am People of Parish, Easter Mass Monday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List

Tuesday 8:30 am Madeline Finke

Wednesday 8:30 am Helen & Leonard Backes

Thursday 8:30 am Anne Higgins

Friday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List

Saturday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Stasia & Leszek Wadas

5:00 pm William Finke

Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence

9:00 am People of the Parish

11:30 am Janet McKenzie

Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,324 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly March 20 $1,860 Envelopes $ 630 Envelopes + 390 Online Giving + 85 Online Giving

$ 2,250 Total $ 715 Total

You can set up your online giving account at http://www.stsimonsapostle.org and follow the instructions. For help in setting up your account, please contact the rectory office at 973-697-4699.

Lectors

Weekend Schedule

Easter Sunday March 26 & 27

April 2 &3

SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am

8:00pm M. MUTTER, P. SOFIA B. REGAN T. ROGERS

G. MAUPAI F. GIARRATANO D. GOSCICKI

Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Collection Counters Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am

8:00pm J. & T. O’TOOLE, M. GREENE L. PENNINO *NEEDED* 8:00pm V. DEBLOCK M. MEAD, V. ESPOSITO *NEEDED* MR. & MRS. GREENE J. O’NEILL J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER

*NEEDED* F. GIARRATANO, M. GREENE *NEEDED* L. BROWN M. SARTI, K. CHAN V. DEBLOCK I. WHITE, M. GOSCICKI J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER

Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual

accountability and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other

interested parties is being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected

misconduct in financial matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been

selected to offer all diocesan parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at

www.patersondiocese.org or through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the

diocesan website.

ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County

Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be

in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the

Curia, 973-777-8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext.

248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on

the diocesan web site: www.patersondiocese.org.

Caregivers Conference Series is offering a conference for family caregivers on Saturday, April 2 from 8:3aam-1:00pm at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey located at 66 North Jefferson Rd. in Whippany. It is designed to help unpaid family caregivers navigate challenges across the lifespan. Local experts exploring topics chosen to inform and inspire family caregivers while helping them to build connections to local resources will be discussed. A light, complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration requested by March 28. For questions, contact Stephanie Howland at Stephanie.Howland@UnitedWayNNJ.org or call 973-993-1160 X534. To register, visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/CaregiversConferences. Assumption College for Sisters, Denville, will host there 15th Annual Caring Basket Gala on April 14, 2016, honoring Msgr. Kenneth E. Lasch, Kathleen Ginty Hyland, and Fred & Mary Alice Lawless. The event will be held at the Hanover Marriot from 6:30-10:00 PM. Featured during the event is a 50/50 cash raffle, wine pull, basket raffle along with a silent and live auction. All proceeds are primarily for the support and education of the 20 international Sisters from developing nations who are attending the college. For more information and for the invitation, visit www. acs350.org/events-2/ Jubilee Pilgrimage of Mercy: Our parish will sponsor a pilgrimage May 17-18(Wednesday-Thursday), to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA and the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. The planning of the pilgrimage is being done by the Saint Monica Guild and is open to all. The cost is approximately $200 per person. Details regarding departure, schedule of devotions, hotel information will be forthcoming. We anticipate a full bus for this religious journey during the Holy Year of Mercy. Please call Pat Zayak for reservations at 973-625-4572

The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

After the 8:30 AM Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass

until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,

to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour

Pastor’s Column

Today we celebrate the great Feast of Easter. The empty tomb is evidence

and over a period of 2000 years no remains of Jesus have ever been

found. The Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. Without, the

Resurrection we would be like any other religion in the world. It is the

resurrection that gives us the life line of our religion. The life line of grace

comes from the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We, of Jesus

Christ are given the gift of grace as followers through our baptism. That is

why we bless water and renew our baptismal promises on Easter.

Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the church and without it we

cannot receive any of the other sacraments. In the rite of baptism, we are

anointed priest, prophet, and king just as Jesus was.

Because, we are brothers and sisters of Christ through baptism we share

in the life of the church and receive grace through the sacraments, and

our prayers and good works. Resurrection promises us life eternal, life to

be spent in the presence of the Lord if we lead a good life. We lead that

life by attending mass and practicing the commandments and practicing

the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.

So let us be people of resurrection by proclaiming our faith in the practice

of our faith!

A Blessed Easter to all!

God Bless, Fr. Rich

Parish News & Events Religious Education: Next class for K thru 8th Grades on Sunday, April 10th from 10:15 – 11:15AM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 17th. Next class for the 10th grade Confirmation class will be on Sunday, April 17th from 6:30 – 8PM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 24th from 6:30PM – 8:00PM. On Friday, April 29th will be the Confirmation Class rehearsal at 7:30PM in the church.

Bible Study: Will resume on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00PM in the Parish Center. We will continue to study God’s Mercy in the scriptures. We are studying the scripture from the Old and New Testaments.

Food Pantry Collection: Thank you for your generosity for the Rockaway Food Closet and Hope House.

Easter Duty – All Catholics who have received the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance are

obligated to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance once from February 14, 2016 –

May 22, 2016.

Rest in Peace! There will be a memorial mass for Fr. Patrick Mullan who passed into eternal

life on Sunday, March 13 which will be held on Thursday, March 31; at 7:30pm all are invited.

May he rest in peace!

Rice Bowl Collection: Many thanks to all who are participating in Operation Rice Bowl this year. Please leave your Rice Bowl in the basket labeled “Rice Bowl Donations” located at the back of the church. Rice Bowls can be returned from now until Sunday, April 10, 2016.\ Thank you to all who assisted with the decorating and cleaning of the church for the Holy

Days, to Steve and the Choir for all their efforts, the altar servers, extraordinary ministers of

the Eucharist, lectors and ushers may the Risen Lord Bless You!

We are happy to report that out parish recently received a check from our Diocese for $6,222.25, which represents the third rebate returned to us as part of the Partners in Faith campaign. These parish funds are only available because of those parishioners who are making ongoing payments on their Partners in Faith pledges. I am so grateful to all who are consistent in paying their pledge, and ask any who may fallen behind to re-commit to their pledge if possible. It is important to the work of the Diocese and to our parish. May God bless you for your generosity!

The candle in front of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Patricia Zuravnsky.

SAVE THESE DATES: The 70th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on July 10, 2016 at the 11:30AM Mass by Bishop Serratelli. Vacation Bible School will again be presented on August 22-26, 2016. Mass of Anointing with lunch will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:30AM in the Parish Center. Women’s Conference: Feminine, Faithful, Fearless; This conference is meant for all women, at any age and stage of life, celebrating our differences while affirming who we are in Christ. What makes this conference different is our focus on the diversity of what today’s Catholic womas is, while still appreciating our unifying faith. We try and represent all women so you will feel welcomed. Join us on Saturday, April 9th from 9AM-1:30PM at St. Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madison Ave., Madison. Adults $25; college students $10. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/635601299954438/?active tab=posts. To register please go to www.insidethewalls.org/womens-conference

Speaking of Faith: Fr. Manning will interview Mary Oswald about her physical challenges, her encounter with and response to God, and the integration of faith into work and life on Wednesday, April 6 from 7:30pm-9pm at St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison

Please Pray for Our Sick

Michael Breczinski, Anne Tripp, Lottie Darling, John Brown, Rick Meyer, Marjorie Gormley, Frank Nardi, Kelly Finn, Helen Bay, Irene Austin, Skip DeBlock, Anne Jones, Mary Lou O’Neill, James & Mona Schley, Luke Coluzzi, Jose Martinez, Susan Allanson, Sue Censier(Nerger), Lee Breczinski, Kim Stier Careccia, Renata Haila, Rick Nerger, Eva Breczinski-Bonanno, Judy Bisconti, Ruth White, Hilary Rivello, Msgr. Leo Carey, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Fr. William Santeliz, Claire Skutka, Robert Kanapaux, Fr. Charles J. Waller, Rev. Paul Krajewski, Fr. Michael Burke. If there are parishioners that are homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory to let us know so Fr. Rich can visit them. Due to HIPAA regulations, visitation must be requested for hospitalizations & home visits.

Parish News & Events Religious Education: Next class for K thru 8th Grades on Sunday, April 10th from 10:15 – 11:15AM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 17th. Next class for the 10th grade Confirmation class will be on Sunday, April 17th from 6:30 – 8PM. Our next class will be on Sunday, April 24th from 6:30PM – 8:00PM. On Friday, April 29th will be the Confirmation Class rehearsal at 7:30PM in the church.

Bible Study: Will resume on Tuesday, March 29th at 7:00PM in the Parish Center. We will continue to study God’s Mercy in the scriptures. We are studying the scripture from the Old and New Testaments.

Food Pantry Collection: Thank you for your generosity for the Rockaway Food Closet and Hope House.

Easter Duty – All Catholics who have received the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance are

obligated to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance once from February 14, 2016 –

May 22, 2016.

Rest in Peace! There will be a memorial mass for Fr. Patrick Mullan who passed into eternal

life on Sunday, March 13 which will be held on Thursday, March 31; at 7:30pm all are invited.

May he rest in peace!

Rice Bowl Collection: Many thanks to all who are participating in Operation Rice Bowl this year. Please leave your Rice Bowl in the basket labeled “Rice Bowl Donations” located at the back of the church. Rice Bowls can be returned from now until Sunday, April 10, 2016.\ Thank you to all who assisted with the decorating and cleaning of the church for the Holy

Days, to Steve and the Choir for all their efforts, the altar servers, extraordinary ministers of

the Eucharist, lectors and ushers may the Risen Lord Bless You!

We are happy to report that out parish recently received a check from our Diocese for $6,222.25, which represents the third rebate returned to us as part of the Partners in Faith campaign. These parish funds are only available because of those parishioners who are making ongoing payments on their Partners in Faith pledges. I am so grateful to all who are consistent in paying their pledge, and ask any who may fallen behind to re-commit to their pledge if possible. It is important to the work of the Diocese and to our parish. May God bless you for your generosity!

The candle in front of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Patricia Zuravnsky.

SAVE THESE DATES: The 70th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on July 10, 2016 at the 11:30AM Mass by Bishop Serratelli. Vacation Bible School will again be presented on August 22-26, 2016. Mass of Anointing with lunch will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:30AM in the Parish Center. Women’s Conference: Feminine, Faithful, Fearless; This conference is meant for all women, at any age and stage of life, celebrating our differences while affirming who we are in Christ. What makes this conference different is our focus on the diversity of what today’s Catholic womas is, while still appreciating our unifying faith. We try and represent all women so you will feel welcomed. Join us on Saturday, April 9th from 9AM-1:30PM at St. Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madison Ave., Madison. Adults $25; college students $10. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/635601299954438/?active tab=posts. To register please go to www.insidethewalls.org/womens-conference

Speaking of Faith: Fr. Manning will interview Mary Oswald about her physical challenges, her encounter with and response to God, and the integration of faith into work and life on Wednesday, April 6 from 7:30pm-9pm at St. Paul Inside the Walls, Madison

Please Pray for Our Sick

Michael Breczinski, Anne Tripp, Lottie Darling, John Brown, Rick Meyer, Marjorie Gormley, Frank Nardi, Kelly Finn, Helen Bay, Irene Austin, Skip DeBlock, Anne Jones, Mary Lou O’Neill, James & Mona Schley, Luke Coluzzi, Jose Martinez, Susan Allanson, Sue Censier(Nerger), Lee Breczinski, Kim Stier Careccia, Renata Haila, Rick Nerger, Eva Breczinski-Bonanno, Judy Bisconti, Ruth White, Hilary Rivello, Msgr. Leo Carey, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Fr. William Santeliz, Claire Skutka, Robert Kanapaux, Fr. Charles J. Waller, Rev. Paul Krajewski, Fr. Michael Burke. If there are parishioners that are homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory to let us know so Fr. Rich can visit them. Due to HIPAA regulations, visitation must be requested for hospitalizations & home visits.

Caregivers Conference Series is offering a conference for family caregivers on Saturday, April 2 from 8:3aam-1:00pm at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey located at 66 North Jefferson Rd. in Whippany. It is designed to help unpaid family caregivers navigate challenges across the lifespan. Local experts exploring topics chosen to inform and inspire family caregivers while helping them to build connections to local resources will be discussed. A light, complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration requested by March 28. For questions, contact Stephanie Howland at Stephanie.Howland@UnitedWayNNJ.org or call 973-993-1160 X534. To register, visit UnitedWayNNJ.org/CaregiversConferences. Assumption College for Sisters, Denville, will host there 15th Annual Caring Basket Gala on April 14, 2016, honoring Msgr. Kenneth E. Lasch, Kathleen Ginty Hyland, and Fred & Mary Alice Lawless. The event will be held at the Hanover Marriot from 6:30-10:00 PM. Featured during the event is a 50/50 cash raffle, wine pull, basket raffle along with a silent and live auction. All proceeds are primarily for the support and education of the 20 international Sisters from developing nations who are attending the college. For more information and for the invitation, visit www. acs350.org/events-2/ Jubilee Pilgrimage of Mercy: Our parish will sponsor a pilgrimage May 17-18(Wednesday-Thursday), to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA and the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. The planning of the pilgrimage is being done by the Saint Monica Guild and is open to all. The cost is approximately $200 per person. Details regarding departure, schedule of devotions, hotel information will be forthcoming. We anticipate a full bus for this religious journey during the Holy Year of Mercy. Please call Pat Zayak for reservations at 973-625-4572

The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

After the 8:30 AM Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass

until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,

to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour

Pastor’s Column

Today we celebrate the great Feast of Easter. The empty tomb is evidence

and over a period of 2000 years no remains of Jesus have ever been

found. The Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. Without, the

Resurrection we would be like any other religion in the world. It is the

resurrection that gives us the life line of our religion. The life line of grace

comes from the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We, of Jesus

Christ are given the gift of grace as followers through our baptism. That is

why we bless water and renew our baptismal promises on Easter.

Baptism is the sacrament of initiation into the church and without it we

cannot receive any of the other sacraments. In the rite of baptism, we are

anointed priest, prophet, and king just as Jesus was.

Because, we are brothers and sisters of Christ through baptism we share

in the life of the church and receive grace through the sacraments, and

our prayers and good works. Resurrection promises us life eternal, life to

be spent in the presence of the Lord if we lead a good life. We lead that

life by attending mass and practicing the commandments and practicing

the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.

So let us be people of resurrection by proclaiming our faith in the practice

of our faith!

A Blessed Easter to all!

God Bless, Fr. Rich

March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday: Solemnity

of the Resurrection of the Lord

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS

Holy Saturday 8:30 am Morning Prayer

2:00 pm Blessing of Easter Food

8:00 pm Great Vigil of Easter Mass, People of the Parish

Easter Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence

9:00 am People of the Parish, Easter Mass

11:30 am People of Parish, Easter Mass Monday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List

Tuesday 8:30 am Madeline Finke

Wednesday 8:30 am Helen & Leonard Backes

Thursday 8:30 am Anne Higgins

Friday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List

Saturday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Stasia & Leszek Wadas

5:00 pm William Finke

Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence

9:00 am People of the Parish

11:30 am Janet McKenzie

Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,324 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly March 20 $1,860 Envelopes $ 630 Envelopes + 390 Online Giving + 85 Online Giving

$ 2,250 Total $ 715 Total

You can set up your online giving account at http://www.stsimonsapostle.org and follow the instructions. For help in setting up your account, please contact the rectory office at 973-697-4699.

Lectors

Weekend Schedule

Easter Sunday March 26 & 27

April 2 &3

SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am

8:00pm M. MUTTER, P. SOFIA B. REGAN T. ROGERS

G. MAUPAI F. GIARRATANO D. GOSCICKI

Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Collection Counters Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am

8:00pm J. & T. O’TOOLE, M. GREENE L. PENNINO *NEEDED* 8:00pm V. DEBLOCK M. MEAD, V. ESPOSITO *NEEDED* MR. & MRS. GREENE J. O’NEILL J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER

*NEEDED* F. GIARRATANO, M. GREENE *NEEDED* L. BROWN M. SARTI, K. CHAN V. DEBLOCK I. WHITE, M. GOSCICKI J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT F. FLOREY, R. NERGER

Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual

accountability and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other

interested parties is being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected

misconduct in financial matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been

selected to offer all diocesan parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at

www.patersondiocese.org or through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the

diocesan website.

ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County

Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be

in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the

Curia, 973-777-8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext.

248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on

the diocesan web site: www.patersondiocese.org.