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The Angelus May 8, 2016

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Our Lady of the Holy Angels

Roman Catholic Church

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM, 11:45 AM Both celebrated in the Chapel.

Saturday: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM

Rite of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Saturday: 3:45 PM

Confessions take place in the Church.

Other times are available by appointment.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Congratulations to those Young People of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Parish

who Received the Sacrament of First Eucharist last weekend, Saturday, April 30, 2016 and Sunday, May 1, 2016

Philip Arena Adriana Robertson Anthony Bagnuolo

Daniela Basile Brianna Bellome Vincent Berardi

Ryan Blunt Ryan Burbano

Pasquale Buttadauro Angelina Caiazzo

Sophia Caiazzo Grace Callie

Noah Monica Emilio Debakhos Luca Del Gaudio

Colin Findlay Jayden Findlay

Emma Flores-Ortiz Charles Friedrich

Alexa Gaboda Gabriela Urena

Lucas Gutschmidt

Kenneth Hofmann Joseph Iannacone Lilliana Jimenez

Jack Kolozi Samantha Korus

Jake Lopez Gabriella Martorana Giancarlo Martorana

Madison Mazur Brendan Meerdink Christian Meletta

Derek Mikulka Logan Monteyne Kenny Nguyen Kaitlyn Nieves

Chase O'Neil Kody Organisciak

Sebastian Paez Alexa Pasquariello

Tiana Phan Thya Phan

James Picariello

Giovanni Picinic Andrew Pino

Michael Pisapia Anthony Quinn Sara Rahiman Alyssa Ricca

Gracyn Roehrich Adrianna Sabatino Anthony Sabatino

Parker Sabia Evelyn Shuey

Mikayla Simone Sabrina Stuber

Angelina Tangorra Emily Tucci

Isabella Kamenski Evangelina Gonzalez

Julia Wrona Julian Ycaza

Olivia Zielinski

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Bulletin Submissions bulletin@holyangelscommunity.org Deadline is Wednesday at 2:00 PM for the following week’s bulletin (ten-day notice). All requests must be submitted in writing (hardcopy or e-mail). Editor reserves the right to schedule, edit or omit articles. Article submission does not guarantee publication. No “ads” are accepted, i.e. for sale, for rent, etc.

Parish “CARES Mobile” Mary Dominianni, *973-256-4109 *Please, no calls after 9:00 PM If you need transportation to keep an appointment, or to visit a relative in a nearby hospital or nursing home, please call Mary.

Visiting the Homebound and Hospitalized Please call the Parish Ministry Center and let us know that a loved one or dear friend is hospitalized or homebound.

Eucharist for the Homebound Agnes Arena, 973-256-5006 If you know of any parishioner who wishes to receive Eucharist at home, please call with the appropriate information, or have them call. We have several trained Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound available.

Anointing of the Sick or Elderly It is generally best to call while the sick person can participate in the rite. Please call the Parish Ministry Center.

Novenas after Masses Tues.: St. Anthony & Mary, Mother of God; Thurs.: St. Jude

Music Ministry Stella Crispo, 973-256-5200 x-23 Children’s Choir: Sunday 9:30 AM; Adult Choir: Sunday 11:30 AM.

Marriage 973-256-5200 x-10 Arrangements must be made at least 1 year in advance.

Infant Baptism 973-256-5200 x-10 We strongly suggest you prepare for your baby’s baptism by attending the preparation class at least 2 months before your baby’s baptism. Both parents are required to attend. Please call the Parish Ministry Center for dates of upcoming sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend a session.

JPIC (Justice, Peace, & the Integrity of Creation Committee) Agnes Czaplinski, 973-942-7167 Please call for meeting schedule.

Rosary Society Barbara D’Allegro, 973-808-8568

Knights of Columbus Mike Vaclavicek, 973-890-0821

Weekly Readings & Faith Sharing Questions

visit: www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm

Monday, May 9th Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33

Tuesday, May 10th Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a

Wednesday, May 11th Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19

Thursday, May 12th Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26

Friday, May 13th Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19

Saturday, May 14th Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17

Sunday, May 15th Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

1. What struck you most from this week’s readings? 2. Why do you think it struck you? 3. What ideas do you find most challenging in the text? 4. Were there any readings you don’t understand? 5. Is there any part you find difficult to accept or agree with? 6. What from the readings do you find memorable? What do

you think you will remember and carry within you in the future?

Weekly Calendar Sunday, May 8th - Mother’s Day

Monday, May 9th 12:15 PM - Rosary Society Meeting

Tuesday, May 10th

Wednesday, May 11th 4:30 PM - Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 12th 7:30 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

Friday, May 13th 6:00 PM - Knights of Columbus Chicken Parmigiana Dinner

Saturday, May 14th - Maintenance Collection

Sunday, May 15th - Maintenance Collection

Maintenance Collection (2nd Collection on the 3rd Sunday of the month)

Helps defray the costs of rebuilding not covered by insurance and for the general improvement of parish buildings: Saint Francis Hall, Blanche Timm Center, and the School Building. Thank you for your generosity.

The staff of Our Lady of the

Holy Angels wishes all a blessed and enjoyable

Mother’s Day!

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Mass Intentions

Sunday, May 8th 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM -

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM -

Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased) Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased) Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased) Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased) NO MASS

Monday, May 9th

Tuesday, May 10th

Wednesday, May 11th 7:00 AM -

11:45 AM - People of the Parish Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased)

Thursday, May 12th 7:00 AM -

11:45 AM - Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased) Antonio Pagniello

Friday, May 13th 7:00 AM -

11:45 AM - Ella Rodriguez (Liv.) Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased)

Saturday, May 14th 5:00 PM -

7:00 PM -

Mr. & Mrs. V. Del Guercio, William Beeck (1st Anniv.), Rocco Moschetta and Bill Cassidy Mae Reilly (Birthday)

Sunday, May 15th 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM -

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM -

Kenneth McGowan, Sr. People of the Parish Marion Csigi, Labib Maroun, Americo Carlone Kenneth Pami Maria and John Dessanti

7:00 AM - 11:45 AM -

7:00 AM - 11:45 AM -

Irene Catherine Yott Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased)

Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased) Marievelyn Page

Saturday, May 7th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM -

Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased) Mothers of the Parish (Living & Deceased)

In Memoriam, Over the Past 20 Years May 7, 1995 to May 13, 2015

Angela Duva 05 07 1998 James Dominick Miraldi 05 07 2012

Kurt Brechner 05 07 2015 Pauline Limongi 05 08 2000

Josephine Barbieri 05 08 2004 Maryann Buck 05 08 2004

Fannie Wagner 05 08 2005 Douglas T. Frey 05 08 2011

Laura J. Dittig 05 09 1995 Joseph A. Dalbisio 05 09 1996

Ida Sincaglia 05 09 1996 Louise Ventola 05 09 2002

Joseph R. Ryglicki 05 09 2002 Rose Alessio 05 09 2011 Joseph Rizzi 05 09 2015

Jeanne E. Nelson 05 10 1995 Helen M. Conti 05 10 1995

Raffaele Ruffalo 05 10 1999

Sadie Arminio 05 10 2001 Ann L. Kelley 05 10 2006 Labib Maroun 05 10 2015

Benjamin C. Lami 05 11 1999 Frank Caputo 05 11 2001

Mary Rzepa 05 11 2004 Josephine Ferrante 05 11 2011

Genevieve Krupinski 05 11 2011 Rev. Vincent J. Quinn 05 12 2002

Thomas Mastrelli 05 12 2012 Leonard R. Foti 05 13 1995 Helena Pizecka 05 13 1997 Allen J. Hughes 05 13 1998 Ann Pappalardo 05 13 2004 Catherine Miller 05 13 2006

Harold Baack 05 13 2010 Lillian Puchik 05 13 2012

Please Pray for Our Sick

Don Barone Kaitlin Baumgarner

Vicky Campbell Lottie Cappetta

Frank & Dolores Costarelli Piero Di Benedetto

Pat Di Lauri Joseph Domenic Doell

Steven Domalewski

Pat Duffy Nicholas Fiorentino

Betty Gallagher Carol Koenig Cheryl Marino

Elaine McGough Mary Nease Ricky Orefice Gloria Papciak

Jackie Post Diana Romeo

Alexander Scaff Gisella Sisti

Stacy Soules Denise Swanteck Diane Vigilante Terry Wronko

Tabernacle Candle Anna Rovere

PASTOR Msgr. T. Mark Condon x-17 frmark@holyangelscommunity.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Ricardo Ortega, Jr. x-20 frricardo@holyangelscommunity.org

DEACON Deacon Joe Sisco x-22 deaconsisco@yahoo.com MUSIC MINISTRY Stella Crispo x-23 scrispo@holyangelscommunity.org BAPTISM Parish Office x-10 FAITH FORMATION (1-6) Trish Filiaci x-26 pfiliaci@gmail.com FAITH FORMATION SECTY Josephine Lyons x-24 jlyons@holyangelscommunity.org CONFIRMATION YEAR 1 & 2 Trish Filiaci x-26 pfiliaci@gmail.com MARRIAGE Parish Office x-10 FINANCE/OFFICE MANAGER Beverly Cuccinelli x-11 bcuccinelli@holyangelscommunity.org BULLETIN EDITOR Louise Cox bulletin@holyangelscommunity.org

PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Giovanni A. Rodriguez x-21 frgiovanni@holyangelscommunity.org

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Contact Us Phone: 973-256-5200 Fax: 973-256-0185

Website: www.holyangelscommunity.org General E-mail: contact@holyangelscommunity.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/holyangelschurch

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Msgr. T. Mark Condon

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S S E “I I ”

 

  This past Thursday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. The celebra on of the Paschal Mystery con nues and our hope to live in the presence of the Risen Lord is a great cause for joy. The Lord Jesus has returned to the right hand of his Father and now heaven and earth are closely connected by the presence of the Eternal Word of God, Jesus Christ, having taken on our human flesh, seated at the right hand of God. Following the great feast of the Ascension, we have arrived at the Seventh Sunday of Easter. The Easter season concludes next week with the celebra on of the Solemnity of Pentecost. During these days we pray for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit to confirm us in our witness to Jesus Christ.

In our reading from the Acts of the Apostles for this week’s liturgy, we meet Saint Stephen and Acts shows how closely Stephen’s death was parallel to that of the Lord Jesus: “Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and Stephen said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.’” (Acts 7:55-56). As Stephen is stoned by an angry crowd, he prays: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit” (Acts 7:59). Just as Jesus prayed at the moment of his death on the cross: “Father into your hands, I commend my spirit” (Luke 23:45) Stephen u ers the prayer of trust in the love and mercy of the Father. As Stephen’s life and death mirrored the Lord’s so must ours. The way of discipleship is not easy, o en, more o en than not, it involves the way of sacrifice and self-giving. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, noted:

The faith itself enables us to see beyond the limits of our human sight, beyond the boundaries of earthly life. It grants us to contemplate ‘the heavens opened,’ as St Stephen says, and the living Christ at God’s right hand. Dear friends, let us keep the faith we have received and which is our true treasure, let us renew our faithfulness to the Lord, even in the midst of obstacles and misunderstanding. God will never let us lack strength and calmness.

As we celebrate Mother’s Day on this Sunday we are reminded that we have had the very best examples of what it means to give and not count the cost in our own mothers. They teach us that love is of God and that we serve God best by seeking to do his will and by living as the Lord Jesus did when he walked among us in the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in our hearts and guides us. This Sunday is a me of intense prayer that we observe in imita on of the Virgin Mary and the apostles. Together we pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit so that we might be faithful to the mission that Christ has entrusted to us. We honor our mothers and we pray for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God, for them, and we also ask for the grace to live in imita on of their self-giving love.

In our second reading from the Book of Revela on we hear encouraging words: “I, John, heard a voice saying to me: I bring with me the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end” (Revela on 22:12-13). Jesus Christ is the key to history and me; he is sovereign over all of created reality and anything that we do in his name will return to us as a blessing. That is our consola on in mes of suffering and difficulty. From the beginning, a degree of suffering is associated with our following of the Lord and with holding fast to the faith that he gives to us.

Being faithful to the gospel is an arduous task and there are mes when we become overwhelmed by difficul es and even be tempted to think it to be a waste of me or a fu le pursuit. The gi of our self-giving love, and other-centeredness that we especially learn from our mothers, is a gi that gives praise to God and is a return of the goodness that God shares with us.

Our gospel for this Sunday is once again from John’s gospel, the gospel of the Easter Season, and we find Jesus praying aloud to his Father – he prays aloud so that his disciples might hear firsthand the nature of his rela onship with his heavenly Father: “Holy Father, I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me” (John 17:20-23). Jesus prays for his followers: “Father, they are your gi to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you love me before the founda on of the world” (17:24). Jesus makes us one with him and through life we, his followers, share in the divine life that he shares with his Father. Jesus is not only speaking to the disciples, he is also speaking to all of the believers who will come a er them and will have received the faith through their apostolic witness. The preaching of the apostles has given us the gi of our faith. It is our voca on to also make sure that the message of the gospel goes out to all the world. Through the power of the Holy Spirit they are consecrated in the truth and empowered to carry on his mission in the world. As Jesus glorifies the Father through carrying out the mission entrusted to him by the Father so, too, must we.

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Pope Benedict XVI, spoke of the significance of the farewell discourse of Jesus and the prayer that we are privileged to listen to today:

In his farewell discourses to the disciples, Jesus stressed the importance of his ‘return to the Father,’ the culmina on of his whole mission: indeed, he came into the world to bring man back to God, not on the ideal level - like a philosopher or a master of wisdom - but really, like a shepherd who wants to lead his sheep back to the fold. This ‘exodus’ toward the heavenly Homeland which Jesus lived in the first person, he faced solely for us. It was for our sake that he came down from Heaven and for our sake that he ascended to it, a er making himself in all things like men, humbling himself even to death on a cross and a er having touched the abyss of the greatest distance from God. For this very reason the Father was pleased with him and ‘highly exalted’ him (Phil 2:9), restoring to him the fullness of his glory, but now with our humanity. God in man - man in God: this is even now a reality, not a theore cal truth. Therefore, Chris an hope, founded on Christ, is not an illusion but, as the Le er to the Hebrews says, ‘we have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul’ (Heb 6:19), an anchor that penetrates Heaven where Christ has gone before us.

As the Easter season draws to a close we con nue to give praise and thanks to God for the gi of his Son, Jesus Christ, who has won for us victory of sin and death and who invites us to share in his divine life. We pray for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our hearts so that we might be faithful followers of the Lord Jesus. We can take great confidence and hope in our ability to be faithful to the gospel because the Lord himself is seated at the right hand of the Father and intercedes for us.

H M ’ D

Today we honor our mothers and we ask God to bless them for the gi of life that they share with us and for the countless sacrifices that they make on our behalf. We should honor and be grateful to our mothers every day but it is important that we take this special day to let them know how deeply we care for them and value not only what they have done for us but our love for them for who they are: the ones who make us who we are. Our mothers share the gi of faith with us and they teach us how to selflessly love. It is always reassuring to know that our mothers are in our corner no ma er what comes. This is the day to honor our mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and all those who serve as spiritual mothers to others. We keep our mothers in our prayers today and we pray that God will give them the reward of their faithfulness. To mothers who have gone home to the Lord we pray that they will know the gi of peace, happiness, and light in the presence of the Risen Christ. We pray for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and Our Lady of the Holy Angels to intercede for our mothers and through her powerful intercession to give them strength, peace, and joy. Happy Mother’s Day!

F E G !

We pray for all of the young people of our parish who received First Holy Communion last weekend. First Holy Communion is one of the greatest days and one of the most joyful days in the life of a parish. First Communion Day is filled with joy for them, for their families, and for our parish. We pray that God will bless them and that they will always remain close to the Lord in the Eucharist so that they will con nue to be joyful followers of the Lord Jesus. It was a great joy to see so many family members celebrate with our First Communicants. The life that they receive from the Eucharist began last week. The gi of the Body and Blood of Christ that we receive in the Eucharist is a gi that our young people should receive every week. Par cipa ng in Mass is a gi and a responsibility.

Thank you to the parents of our young people for entrus ng them to our religious educa on program and for allowing our parish to par cipate in their faith forma on. We are grateful to the parents of our First Communicants for giving us the privilege of assis ng you in handing on the faith to your children. When your children were bap zed you promised that you would hand on the faith to them and you have been true to your word.

Thank you to Mrs. Paula White and all of the catechists who have worked in preparing our young people for their First Holy Communion. Please keep these wonderful young people in your prayers as they receive the Lord in the Eucharist for the first

me. Thank you to Ms. Trish Filiaci for all that she does to direct and organize our Faith Forma on Program which is a monumental task! We are grateful to Trish for all of her devo on and hard work.

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Sincerely in Christ,

Monsignor T. Mark Condon Pastor

T T T !

Thank you to all of those who made our annual Tricky Tray, held at The Bethwood on May 4th, such a success. I want to especially thank Ralph and Brenda Miller, Valerie Arrabito and all of the members of the Tricky Tray Commi ee for their hard work and dedica on to this important parish fundraiser. A special word of thanks to our confirma on candidates for helping us to distribute the prizes won to the recipients on the night of the Tricky Tray. They did a great job! A special word of thanks to:

Commi ee Valerie Arrabito – Donna Bradley – Kathy Bruno – Carol Cullen

Mary Fierro – Sue Ann Jones – Anne e Kostroski Brenda and Ralph Miller – Janet Lee and John O’Donnell

Volunteers Amy Ambrosio – Sue Bertsch – Silvio Cinquino – Joanne Hoffman

Susan and David Mallonee – Rich Molteni – Gloria Papciak – Lisa Papciak Kathy Ragan – Donna Rojas – Mary Rose Stevens

Jackie White – Paula White

It takes a great deal of work, countless hours, and blood, sweat, and tears to make fundraisers like the Tricky Tray happen. I am indebted to all the members of the Tricky Tray Commi ee who spend countless, countless hours preparing for a wonderful evening that really helps us to meet our parish budget. These are the unsung heroes of the parish who work quietly and faithfully to keep us going. It is not too much of an exaggera on to say that without them we would not be here. Of course it is a constant struggle to keep the parish afloat financially, you know that, and you are always generous and I am always grateful. There is no subs tute for the involvement of parishioners in making events like the Tricky Tray happen. If there is a failure in recrui ng new members for such endeavors the fault is all my own and it is really a failure of my own leadership. And so I ask you to please be in touch with me if you would consider serving on the Tricky Tray Commi ee. If you were to compare this year’s list of commi ee members and volunteers with last year’s you would no ce that this year’s list is markedly shorter. Your help is needed so please think of being part of this commi ee where you will meet wonderful people and where you will be ac vely involved in keeping the parish alive and vibrant. There is only so much me and energy that people have. I know that. But if there are many people involved, the work is lighter and it is much easier to accomplish. Please give this request some serious thought.

S M S

With Memorial Day, we begin summer at least unofficially. During the summer months as people travel and take vaca ons, our Mass a endance decreases. I thank you for your pa ence as we begin a new Mass schedule for the summer. Beginning on the weekend of May 28th – 29th, we will have the following Mass Schedule:

Saturday: Sunday: 5:00 PM 7:30 AM No 7:00 PM Mass 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 5:00 PM

No 6:30 PM Mass

Please make note of this new Mass Schedule. Thank you for your pa ence.

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Faith Formation Corner

Faith Formation Registration 2016-2017 Registration packets have been mailed out for the 2016-2017 school year. Please review ALL information in the packets and return registration forms by MAY 1st to avoid any late fees. REQUIRED MEETINGS:

Grades 7 and 8 (Confirmation Preparation) Parents AND Students

Thursday, June 2nd, 7:00 PM in St. Francis Hall

Grades 5 and 6 Parents AND Students

Thursday, June 9th, 7:00 PM in St. Francis Hall

Grades 1-4 Parents ONLY

Thursday, June 16th, 7:00 PM in St. Francis Hall We Are in Need of Catechists for All Programs! Please carefully review the information in the registration letter with regard to our need for Catechists and return the Catechist Volunteer Form that was enclosed in the registration packet to the ministry center ASAP. If you would like more detailed information about becoming a catechist, please contact Trish at: pfiliaci@gmail.com or leave a message at the Parish Ministry Center: 973-256-5200. Confirmation Program OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Please see the following list for possible ministry opportunities that all students can become involved with:

Fr. English Food Pans Please support the Fr. English Center and support a family or two by making a meal for them to enjoy. Food pans and recipes are available during each confirmation session. All pans should be clearly marked with the meal that it contains and they should be brought back to the next month’s confirmation session FROZEN.

Altar Servers This is an important ministry for our parish and your support and involvement once per month is needed! We are especially in need of servers for the Saturday and Sunday evening masses. Please contact the Parish Ministry Center (973-256-5200) if you are interested in becoming an altar server.

Lectors Readers Wanted! We are in need of lectors to read once per month during one of our liturgies. Please contact the Parish Ministry Center (973-256-5200) if you are interested in becoming a lector.

Our Music Ministry Needs You! Join us in our Adult and Children’s Choirs as we share our love for the Lord and praise Him through music. For more information, contact Stella at 973-256-5200 x-23 or talk to her after mass.

Faith Formation Assistants Classroom Assistants are needed for our Faith Formation Program. Please contact Trish Filiaci at pfiliaci@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

Food Bank Community food bank dates have been set for this year. It is a wonderful ministry and opportunity to work with others to help feed the hungry. For more specific information about dates and what is involved in this ministry, please contact Laura Sodano through our Parish Ministry Center at 973-256-5200.

Special Olympic Events Volunteers are needed for upcoming Special Olympic Events in our area. Please contact Chris Troyano for more specific information: ctroyano@glenridge.org.

Knights Atlantic City Bus Ride Join the Knights for a day of fun in Atlantic City on Wednesday, May 25th!! We will be leaving at 9:00 AM from the Holy Angels parking lot. Arrive early for complimentary coffee and donuts. All are welcome! Only $30.00 per person, and you receive $30.00 back in Slot Money.

You can’t beat those odds!! To reserve your seat, please contact Jim Minnella at 973-256-1976.

Knights of Columbus Council 3835

Baked Chicken Parmigiana Friday, May 13, 2016 – 6:00 PM

Holy Angels Church in St. Francis Hall

Baked breaded chicken breast fillet, in tomato basil sauce topped with parmesan & mozzarella,

and a side of pasta, salad and finishing with dessert. Refreshments included

$14.00 per person Kid portion under 8 only $7.00

Must purchase dinner tickets by May 11th No door sales !! Take-outs available

For tickets, call John 973-396-7719 or Jake 973-857-4424

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THE CURSILLO METHOD Written by Pope John Paul II ~ July 29, 2000 Cursillo World Conference held at the Vatican This is a goal of the three day “little course” on Christianity, in which a team of priests and lay people, supported by prayer and sacrifices of the movement's other members, communicate the fundamental truths of the Christian faith in an especially “living way.” If you are looking for such an experience, the next weekend date is:

Women’s 173rd Cursillo: June 2-5, 2016 For more information, please contact Lorraine and Bob Oechslin 973-227-4770.

Caldwell Dominican Sisters Lumen Center Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse, Caldwell

How Transpersonal Journaling Heals Broken Hearts

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Dinner: 5:30 PM Program: 6:15-7:45 PM

Presenter: Lo Anne Mayer Fee: $25-$35; register by May 19th

Through prayer, meditation and journaling, Lo Anne developed a process of healing guilt, anger and resentment she held after the death of her mother and daughter. The result has given her a new understanding of God’s love and the fact that Mother-Daughter Love Never dies!

SILENCE IN OUR LIVES... Centering Prayer - A Prayer of Consent

Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Dinner: 5:30 PM Program: 6:15-7:45 PM

Presenter: Fr. Carl Arico Fee: $25-$35; register by June 2nd

To be and not to do - that is the challenge for most of us. We want quiet but when we have it we are at a loss how to deal with the deeper dimension of silence. Silence, which is the key to the contemplative side in each of us, that is the key to consenting to the indwelling Spirit...a path through centering prayer and beyond.

Phone: 973-403-3331 x-25 or x-26

E-mail: lumencenter@caldwellop.org Website: www.lumenctr.org

Mary’s Rosary Circle We pray the rosary for healing of anyone in need of God’s help, especially for cures and preventions of cancer patients. The circle meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, meeting in the Chapel at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to attend—everyone’s prayers are needed.

First Communion Attire Needed! First Holy Communion is one of the most joyful days in the life of children and their families. Please help to make the First Holy Communion of a child even happier by donating gently used First Holy Communion dresses and suits for little girls and boys in need on their special day. The gently used dresses and suits are used for families at the Father English Center in Paterson. Your help is greatly needed. If you have a dress or suit that you would like to donate, please hang it on the rack at the back stairs of the parish hall. Thank you so much for your generosity!

K of C Pancake Breakfast Come to the Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 8:00-11:00 AM in St. Francis Hall. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under age 12. Your donation will benefit our vocation sponsorships. Thank you for previous contributions.

The menu: pancakes (all you can eat), bacon, coffee, hot chocolate, juice, tea & water. Please come to St. Francis Hall anytime between 8:00 and 11:00 AM on May 22nd.

Questions, please call Chris Troyano at 973-785-9374. Thank you and buon appetito!

Catholic Charities Department for Persons with Disabilities

Wiegand Farm Golf Classic Monday, June 27, 2016 9:00 AM Shotgun Start at

Bowling Green Golf Club or Berkshire Valley Golf Course Register at dpd.org/wiegand

Early Bird Price before May 27th: $145 May 28th-day of event: $160

Academy of St. Elizabeth Open House Convent Station, NJ

7th Grade Day: Tuesday, May 10th ~ 8:00 AM-12:30 PM For registration and info, please visit www.aosenj.org

or call the Admissions Office at 973-290-5225

“CALLING ALL DRIVERS” We are in desperate need of drivers to transport our parishioners to and from the doctors or nursing homes or hospitals. Please contact Mary Dominianni at 973-256-4109 if you are able.

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God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage May 21st, June 26th or August 7th

Saturdays: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

$125 per couple (includes lunch) This one-day program will be offered for couples preparing to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. Call Marie Ryan with any questions and to register 973-377-1004.

Registration is required.

St. Paul Inside the Walls 205 Madison Avenue, Madison

Register: 973-377-1004 or www.insidethewalls.org

Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Moderated by: Marie Ryan

For any woman, man, relative, or friend who seeks an experience of healing, this weekend will help identify the impact of loss and unresolved feelings with which many struggle after abortion. Contact Eniola Honsberger for more information.

Scripture and the 12 Steps: Recovery with Christ Every Sunday of the month - 9:30 AM

followed by 11:00 AM Mass hosted by the Young Adults Do you have a situation in your life that seems to resurface when you thought you had resolved it? If these behaviors don’t serve us well, why do we repeat them? If so, join us who have found a design for living that works: SCRIPTURE AND THE 12 STEPS.

Mary Help of Christians Academy

Summer Camp 659 Belmont Avenue, North Haledon

Monday, June 27, 2016 through Friday, July 29, 2016 Register: 973-790-6200 x-128 or camp@maryhelp.org

Chilton Health Network Support Groups

242 West Parkway, 2nd Floor, Pompton Plains

Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Meets the second Wednesday of the month

from 7:00-8:30 PM

Arthritis Support Group Meets at CareOne

493 Black Oak Ridge Road, Wayne the fourth Tuesday of the month

from 10:30-11:30 AM

Bereavement Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month

from 1:00-2:30 PM

Diabetes Support Group Meets the first Thursday of the month

from 10:00-11:00 AM and the third Wednesday of the month

from 7:00-8:30 PM

Well Spouse Support Group Meets at The Collins Pavilion of Chilton Hospital

the second Monday of the month from 1:30-3:00 PM

Call 973-831-5311 or 5306 for more information.

Call 973-831-5367 for information about any of these groups. For information on other support groups, visit www.chiltonhealth.org.

FREE SERVICES OFFERED BY ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL

350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ 973-365-4794 or 973-365-4795

Are You or Someone You Know Having A Baby?

St. Mary’s Hospital is offering 2 FREE pre-natal classes (2½ hours each). You will receive information about how the baby grows, your health and the delivery of the baby. Classes are ongoing, but you must register by calling one of the numbers

above. No children, please!

Free Blood Pressure Clinic & Health Presentations

St. Mary’s Hospital is offering a free, bilingual Blood Pressure Clinic, Weight Clinic, Individual Counseling and Referrals on Mondays or Wednesdays. To receive more information or to make an appointment at one of the sites, please call one of the numbers above.

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Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church Votive Light Memorial Opportunity

Deceased/Intention:

Location: ___ Sacred Heart of Jesus

___ Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Jude Thaddeus, and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (The Little Flower)

I would like to remember my loved one with a Memorial Candle.

My choice is: ___ One-time cost of $500.00 ____________ (check enclosed)

___ One-time cost of $500.00 - five monthly installments

___ Bill yearly at $75.00

Your name:

Address:

Phone: Signature:

Mail to: Our Lady of the Holy Angels Attn: Beverly Cuccinelli

465 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424

Speak Up for A Child Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Passaic County CASA is an organization dedicated to serving foster children in Passaic County. Our trained CASA volunteers advocate

in the best interest of these children to make sure they are placed in a safe, permanent home as soon as possible. For more information on how to get involved, e-mail us at info@passaiccountycasa.org or call 973-832-4002.

Have You Suffered an Abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing by contacting the Sisters of Life. Please call 866-575-0075 or e-mail hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org. For men, call Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina at 877-586-4621 or e-mail Lumina@postabortionhelp.org.

Easter 2016 Easter 2015

$43,931

$46,874

Maintenance Collection Fund Last Collection 4/17/16 2015-2016 Cumulative Collection

Next Collection 5/21/16-5/22/16

$1,761

$33,979

Envelope Usage Registered Households Households Receiving Envelopes Households Using Envelopes

1,765

437 220

Financial Outlook Ending 5/1/16

Collection Goals 2015-2016 Yearly Collection Goal 2015-2016 Weekly Goal

$535,500

$10,500

Collection 5/1/16 Collection thru envelopes/checks Collection thru Cash Auto Debit Program Weekly Collection Total

$5,775 $2,457 $ 420 $8,652

Weekly Collection Analysis Collection Shortage - 5/1/16 Cumulative Shortage

Fiscal Year 7/1/15-6/30/16 $1,848

$32,833

ASSISTANCE FOR PASSAIC COUNTY RESIDENTS

House Call Groceries for Passaic County Seniors

This is a grocery shopping program serving Passaic County Seniors who are not able to shop for themselves. A volunteer will shop once a week, if needed, or once every two weeks. The shopper does not take the client shopping, but will go to the home to pick up the grocery list, coupons and money. Prescriptions may also be picked up. There is no fee for this service. Donations will gladly be accepted, but are not required. Please call HomeCare Options at 973-523-1224 for the service or to be a volunteer shopper. For northern Passaic County, call 973-839-8950. Visit their website www.homecareoptions.com. The Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disability & Veteran’s Affairs office offers a wide variety of services for Passaic County residents in need of help. For more information, please call 973-569-4060.