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SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MOTHERS DAY

Beatitudes for Mothers

Blessed are Mothers…who did without for us, they will be rewarded.

Blessed are Mothers…who lost sleep when we were sick, they will find rest. Blessed are Mothers…who comforted us, they will be comforted.

Blessed are Mothers…who taught us right from wrong, they will know justice. Blessed are Mothers…who showed us the Christian life by example, they will live

forever. Blessed are Mothers…who shared with us the meaning of peace,

they shall know peace. Blessed are Mothers…who taught us the importance of loving God and

each other, they shall see God.

A Happy and blessed Mothers’ Day.

May our Blessed Mother Mary always be with you and your loved ones.

God bless, Fr. Herb

The Mass Intentions at all of our Masses this weekend are for our Mothers,

the living and the deceased.

TITHING

April 24-30, 2016 $15,981.21

Same Week Last Year: $16,060.00

From the Pastor: When everyone helps, it makes it a lot

easier for everyone else. Prayer, good work, and sharing what

we have go hand in hand and make the Kingdom of God more

present here.

Words of Tithing from the Pews: I was holding tight to the

money and resisting God’s call to trust Him with 5% to

charity. Now I am trusting God more.

Thank you for your sacrifice of Tithing!

MASS ATTENDANCE

Mass attendance for April 23/24: 1689

ELECTRONIC GIVING WITH FAITH DIRECT

This month we are introducing a new and exciting way for you

to support our parish offertory and special collections: Faith

Direct. Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your Church

contributions through either direct debit from your

checking/savings account or through your credit/debit card.

No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way

out the door. Now you can apply the convenience of direct

debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you

may use it now to make your mortgage, car or tuition

payments (and you may be able to get credit card points).

There will be more information next weekend.

God Bless You!

Fr. Herb

PARISH SECRETARY POSITION

There is an opening at nearby Saint Ann’s Parish for a parish

secretary, 4 days a week. Computer skills are necessary. Call

Msgr. Herb here at 973-334-2090 or leave word for him at

Saint Ann’s with the secretary at 973-884-1986.

SCRIPTURE READINGS MAY 9-15

MONDAY Acts 19: 1-8

Gospel: John 16; 20-33

TUESDAY Acts 20: 17-27

Gospel: John 17: 1-11a

WEDNESDAY Acts 20: 28-38

Gospel: John 17: 11b-19

THURSDAY Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11

Gospel: John 17: 20-26

FRIDAY Acts 25: 13b-21

Gospel: John 21: 15-19

SATURDAY Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26

Gospel: John 15; 9-17

SUNDAY Acts 2: 1-11

1 Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13

Gospel: John 20: 19-23

SANCTUARY LAMPS/FLOWERS

You may have the Sanctuary Candles in the Church,

Chapel or Adoration Chapel burn in memory of a loved

one ($10.00 donation), roses at the Tabernacle ($10.00

donation), or flowers at the altar ($50.00 Donation).

Please call or stop into the rectory office.

May 8-14, 2016 Sanctuary Lamp in the Church is for Charles Hathaway

Sanctuary Lamp in Mary’s Daily Chapel is for Richard Locilento

Sanctuary Lamps in the Adoration Chapel are for Gregory Loff,

In Thanksgiving, Paul Ryan, Ashley Cistaro

Tabernacle Roses in the Church: Mary D’Aries

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR THANK YOU On behalf of the Little Sisters of the Poor and our Residents here at

St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly, I would like to acknowledge

receipt of your generous donation in the amount of $4,673 in

response to our Door collection at Saint Peter the Apostle Church.

We are truly thankful to you and your parish community for your

support of our Home and the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

It is through the prayers and generosity of our Friends and

Benefactors that we are able to continue to provide a loving Home for

all of our Residents.

Gratefully yours, Sister Lorrain l.s.p. Little Sisters of the Poor

May 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This month, parishes throughout our Diocese are conducting

the annual Peter’s Pence collection in support of the work of

our Holy Father. I ask you to be as generous as possible to this

good and worthy cause.

Through the Peter’s Pence Collection, we stand in solidarity

with Catholics all over the world to support the charitable

works of our Holy Father. Contributions to this collection

support Pope Francis as he reaches out to those suffering the

effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious

persecution.

Pope Francis has told us that “mercy is the force that

reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look

to the future with hope” (Misericordiae Vultus, no. 10). Please

prayerfully consider participating in this collection when it is

taken up in your parish.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D.

Bishop of Paterson

MASS INTENTIONS FOR MAY 9-15

MONDAY, May 9th

6:45AM – Michael A. Franchino & Family, Connie & Linda Uricoli,

Connie & Al Uricoli

8:00AM – Rev. Ed Collins (2nd Anniv.), Egbert Brown, Alfred

Gallagher, People of the Parish

TUESDAY, May 10th-St. Damien de Veuster, Priest

6:45AM – Joanne VanSteyn (1st Anniv.), Sr. Mary Lucy & Sr.

Winifred Denise, Anna C. Bologna

8:00AM – Special Intention for Lino & Imelda Corin in Thanks-

Giving, Mary Ellen Romano, Joanne VanSteyn (1st Anniv.)

7:30PM – Confirmation Mass with Bishop Serratelli

WEDNESDAY, May 11th

6:45AM – Rosalyn Camp, Consiglia, Louise & Molly Renga

8:00AM – Ashley Cistaro, Special Intention for Hsiu-tien Hsiao,

Larry Wood & Esttella Marie Tubone

THURSDAY, May 12th-Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs,

St. Pancras, Martyr

6:45AM – Glenrose Agatep (4th Anniv.), Mary Uricoli,

Sydelle Leshner

8:00AM – Sam Tuccitto, Francesco Varrone, Special

Intention for Hsiu-tien Hsiao,

FRIDAY, May 13th

6:45AM – Gottler Family, Special Intention for Warren Leshner,

Connie, Linda & Barbara Uricolo

8:00AM – Bill Verdon, Connie & Al Uricoli, Special Intention for

Linda Franchino & Warren Leshner

SATURDAY, May 14th

8:00AM – George & George J. Herold, Romeo Dumuk, Sr.,

Edward Zelichowski

5:30PM – Barbara Dianuzzo, Eleanor Carlton, Carrie Mederios

and Gill Sydoriak

7:00PM – Maria Luisa Guerrero, Mariela Pinzon, Ludivia Vargas

Ocampo

SUNDAY, May 15th – Pentecost Sunday

7:30 AM – Ryan & Kuhn Families, Patricia Abrantes, Paul Ryan

9:00 AM – Helen & Joseph Clayton, Patrick Walsh, Ashley Cistaro,

Carol Ann Dragone

10:30 AM – Rita & William Ockenhouse, Enrico Ferrero, Florence

Giannattasio

12:00 PM – Cresenzo & Rita DiLella, Fred Chamberlin, Augusta and

Santiago Quinones

7:00PM – Daniel Fitzgibbons, Arockia Samy, Arockia Mary

ADORATION CHAPEL–ADORERS NEEDED

PLEASE COME TO BE WITH JESUS!

“The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of

inestimable value for the life of the Church.” Saint John Paul

II. Please consider spending time in the presence of Our Lord

in the Blessed Sacrament. The following hours need adorers:

Sunday – 5:00 PM, Monday – 5:00 PM, Thursday – 4:00 PM

and very early morning hours. Please call Kim Arminio at

973-402-1289 if you can help.

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION – MAY 14/15

We want to thank our parishioners for their continued

generosity to our Food Pantry. Our next collection will be the

weekend of May 14/15. We need canned fruit, canned tuna,

canned chicken, coffee, tea, juice, pancake mix & syrup,

spaghetti sauce, peanut butter & jelly, paper products, cleaning

products and personal care items such as soap, shampoo,

toothpaste, etc. Right now we have an abundance of canned

soups and vegetables, cereal and pasta. In order to keep our

inventory at its freshest, we kindly ask that you do not bring

these items for this month’s collection but concentrate on the

list of needed items as mentioned above.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH – MAY 8-14, 2016

SUNDAY, MAY 8th

9:00AM – Children’s Gospel Program – Church Hall

MONDAY, MAY 9th

10:30AM – Troy Hill Nursing Home Mass

10:30AM – Parish Staff Meeting - Rectory

7:00PM – Confirmation Practice – Church

7:00PM – RCIA - Rectory

7:30PM – S.I.N.E. – 7th Grade Classroom - School

TUESDAY, MAY 10th

10:00AM – Peanuts Play Group – Church Hall

5:30PM – Rosary Executive Board Meeting

7:00PM – Confirmation - Church

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11th

6:30PM – Communion Picture Preview – Church Hall

7:00PM – Boy Scout Troop 72 - Cafeteria

7:30PM – Spanish Bible Class – 7th Grade Classroom

THURSDAY, MAY 12th

6:30PM – Food Pantry Distribution – School

7:30PM – Jr. High Fun Night – Parish Center/Youth Room

7:30PM – Spanish Choir – Chapel

7:30PM – Adult Choir – Church

7:30PM – Good Samaritan Meeting – Church Hall

8:30PM – Men’s Basketball – Parish Center

FRIDAY, MAY 13th 9:00AM – ASA School Liturgy – Church – May Crowning

6:00PM - Middle School Film & Arts Festival – School

6:30PM – Girl Scout Troop 96097 – CCD Office

7:00PM – Deaf Adult Spirituality – Church Hall

7:00PM – Indian Community Prayer Meeting - Chapel

7:30PM – Spanish Prayer Group – Church

7:30PM – Caregivers Support Group – Convent

7:30PM – Transitional Deacon Ordination Practice - Church

SATURDAY, MAY 14th

8:30AM – Polish School – School

3:00PM – Wedding – Church

4:30PM – Spanish Baptism Prep Class – Church Hall

4:00PM – Confessions – Church

5:30PM – May Crowning at Mass – Church

7:30PM – AA – Church Hall

8:00PM – Indian Sports – Parish Center

JOIN FR. YOJAN ON A TRIP FOR THE CANONIZATION OF

BLESSED MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA

INCLUDING THE HOLY LAND & ITALY

Fr. Yojan will be traveling to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee,

Capernaum, Rome, Assisi, Tuscany, Florence and Venice.

You will witness the Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of

Calcutta. Trip Dates: August 27-September 9, 2016. Cost: $4,900

Airfare and All-Included. To register for this trip, please call 855-

842-8001 or 508-340-9370. You may also register online at

www.proximotravel.com. Travel Agent: Proximo Travel.

SAINT PETER’S GOLDEN AGE-MAY 16

Saint Peter’s Golden Age will meet at the Community Center on

Monday, May 16 at 11:00 AM – All are welcome!

MARTHA MINISTRY

FRIDAY, MAY 13 – TEAM 2

Pat Sherlock, Mary Ellen Dinsmore,

Marge O’Hara, Lucille Sherwood

FR. RICK’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

If you are planning to attend Fr. Rick’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

on May 22nd, please call St. Clement Pope and Martyr Rectory at

973-366-7095. They need to finalize the head count for the luncheon.

For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose

under heaven…

…a time to born

William Salazar, Ryder James Farrand

…a time to die

Bernard Benjamin, Samuel Dalzell, Constance Argeson

…a time to heal

Fr. Babu, Fr. William Santeliz, Fr. Leo Carey,

Joan Franke, Noah Lorencovitz

…a time to love

“…and a time of peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:11

BINGO MAY 8, 2016 – No Bingo – Mother’s Day

POWERBALL #1 $500 POWERBALL #2 $429

ADORATION PARKING

JUST FOR ADORERS, PLEASE

Please be advised that the designated parking spaces in front

of the Adoration Chapel are for an adorer scheduled to be at

the Chapel. When attending Mass, please do not park in the

adoration parking spots. Thank you for your cooperation.

OUTREACH CORNER

A parishioner needs someone to help with grocery shopping.

Please call the Rectory, 973-334-2090, if you can help.

ALTAR SERVERS –MAY 14/15, 2016

5:30PM – Lim, Sevilla, Marinelli

7:30AM – Jutchenko

9:00AM – Terhune, Ellicott, Ellicott

10:30AM – Slevin, Torres, Komareddy

12:00PM – Munoz, Munoz, Abrenica

7:00PM – Ippolito, Yturbe

Please email SPAYOUTHMINISTER@GMAIL.COM

The youth of our parish will be selling Discount Cards after all

the Masses May 7/8. $20.00/card. This card offers discounts

at local and national retail stores, restaurants and services.

Help support our Youth Ministry!

Please visit www.facebook.com/spayouthministry

ROSARY SOCIETY MEGA GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

A Mega Garage Sale, sponsored by our Rosary Altar Society will

take place on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 9 AM – 3 PM in our

Parish Center. Cost is $25/8 foot table. There are a limited number of

tables available. Call Lynn at 973-432-4807 by May 21st to reserve

your table. Come and join us for some great deals and a 50/50 raffle.

Admission is free!

SAINT PETER’S BOOK CLUB-JUNE 16

Saint Peter’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at

7:30 PM in the Church Hall. We will discuss the book, The Orphan

Train by Christina Baker Kline. Coffee, tea and dessert will be

served. Everyone is welcome to join us.

ALL SAINTS ACADEMY CORNER

ASA – A Model Early Childhood Center

Currently Accepting Enrollments for

September 2016

All Saints Academy hosts an extensive Early

Childhood Center that is considered a model

setting for young children of the Parsippany area. It includes a

PreSchool level for three-year old children, a Pre-

Kindergarten program for four-year old children and a full day

Kindergarten. The faith-filled environment provides young

children with a nurturing setting for a “first school

experience.” The early childhood curriculum is

developmentally driven, capturing the essence of each child

through the integration of spiritual, physical, intellectual and

social-emotional components. The teaching team has

developed a highly enriched language and mathematics

program based on the combination play and pre-academic

skills. All early childhood instruction is also infused with the

tenets of STEM education. Vibrant teaching and genuine

learning occurs through the interweaving of science,

technology, engineering and math in daily classroom lessons.

There are full and half day sessions available in both the Pre-

School and Pre-Kindergarten levels. After School care until

6:00pm is also available for students of the Early Children

Center. Please contact All Saints Academy’s principal, Mrs.

Judy Berg, at 973-334-4704. for information regarding your

child’s entry into this fine program.

BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We thank our many volunteers who help Saint Peter the

Apostle Parish operate Bingo on Sunday evenings. We are

looking to increase our volunteer pool. If you are 18 years or

older and would like to help raise money for your parish,

please consider joining your fellow parishioners who

volunteer for Bingo. Would you consider helping out once a

month? Please call the Rectory – 973-334-2090. You must be

18 years or older.

CONFIRMATION PRAYER Spirit of God, grant me:

The gift of wisdom

To see the world through your eyes,

The gift of counsel

To make difficult decisions,

The gifts of knowledge and understanding

To use my mind to know you and to love you,

The gift of fortitude

To have the courage to live in the faith

Despite the difficulties and disappointments,

The gift of piety

To be able to express my special love

And commitment to you,

And the right kind of awesome fear

That makes me pause to wonder and revere God’s Love.

Amen.

THE DIOCESE OF PATERSON’S

VIVERE CHRISTUS AWARD 2016

Deacon Lou and Mrs. Carol Chiocco

For more than 30 years, Deacon Lou and his wife, Carol, have

spear headed our parish’s ministry of preparing couples for

Marriage in the Pre Cana Program. For the last few years our

Catholic Church, under the leadership of Pope Francis, has

reflected deeply on the family in today’s Church and today’s

world. The Pope and those who participated in the world wide

consultation, focused strongly on the importance and necessity

of preparing couples well for Christian Marriage in the

Sacrament of Matrimony,

So it is especially timely this year to nominate Deacon Lou &

Carol for Bishop Serratelli to award them the Vivere Christus

Medal as our parish’s 2016 representatives. The Parish

chooses to nominate them to receive this honor from the

Bishop, especially in view of their good work with engaged

couples. By honoring Carol and Deacon Lou, our parish is

also gratefully acknowledging the Pre-Cana Team couples

who have worked with them over many years in this important

Pre Cana Ministry to couples getting married in the Catholic

Church.

In their own family, Deacon Lou and Carol are proud parents

of 5 adult children and they are blessed with many wonderful

grandchildren. Carol and Deacon Lou are very loving parents

and grandparents. Deacon Lou and Carol are regular daily

Mass goers here. As a permanent Deacon, Deacon Lou is a

parish staff member and he participates in the parish’s

Liturgical Ministries, blessing us with his excellent homilies

every month.

Deacon Lou and Carol will receive their Vivere Christus

Award next Sunday afternoon, May 15th

, from Bishop

Serratelli at Saint Philip’s Church in Clifton. Congratulations

Carol and Deacon Lou Chiocco! We thank God for both of

you and all the good you do for so many people.

DIOCESAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Paterson, is seeking

applicants for the 2016-2017 school year for the following

position: Principal, St. Patrick Elementary School, Chatham,

NJ., Principal, St. Andrew the Apostle Elementary School,

Clifton, NJ and Principal, St. Therese Elementary School,

Succasunna, NJ. Information and application materials can be

found at: http://www.patdioschools.org/administrative-

openings.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS – MAY 12

The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved

parents, siblings, and grandparents will be meeting on

Thursday, May12th at St. Christopher’s Church, Littleton

Road (Rt. 202), Parsippany, at 7:30 PM in Room 101.

Program: “How to Handle Celebrations – Weddings,

Graduations, etc.” Come and let us help each other learn how

to begin again. For more information, please call Lily

Capriglione at 973-568-4164.

Hablando español en San Pedro Apóstol – 8 de mayo de 2016 –

Séptimo Domingo de Pascua - ¡Feliz Día de las Madres! *****

Horario de las Misas: Confesiones: sábado: 4:00pm a 5:00pm

lunes a viernes: 6:45am y 8:00am en inglés

sábado: 5:30 pm en inglés y 7:00pm en español

domingo: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12m y 7:00pm en inglés

Intenciones de las Misas: Por favor, notificar a la oficina parroquial (973-334-2090) con una semana de anticipación. El

donativo para las intenciones es de $10.00.

Mensaje del párroco: Bienaventuranzas para las Madres

Bienaventuradas las madres...que no tuvieron nada por nosotros, serán recompensadas.

Bienaventuradas las madres...que perdieron sueño cuando estábamos enfermos,

encontrarán descanso.

Bienaventuradas las madres...que nos consolaron, porque serán consoladas.

Bienaventuradas las madres...que nos enseñaron el bien del mal, ellas conocerán la justicia.

Bienaventuradas las madres...que nos dieron el ejemplo de vida cristiana, ellas vivirán para siempre.

Bienaventuradas las madres...que compartieron con nosotros el significado de la paz,

ellas conocerán la paz.

Bienaventuradas las madres...que nos enseñaron la importancia de amar a Dios y

unos a otros, ellas verán a Dios.

¡Feliz y bendecido Día de las Madres!

Que nuestra Santísima Madre María esté siempre con usted y sus seres queridos.

Dios le bendiga,

Padre Herb

Donativo Electrónico con Fe Directo Este mes estamos introduciendo una nueva y excitante forma para poder hacer su ofrenda parroquial y las colectas especiales: Fe

Directo. Fe Directo le permite a los feligreses hacer sus contribuciones a la Iglesia, ya sea a través de débito directo de su cuenta de

cheques /ahorros o con su tarjeta de crédito/débito. Ya no tendrá que estar haciendo cheques ni buscar sobres antes de salir por la

puerta. Ahora puede utilizar la conveniencia de débito directo para sus ofrendas parroquiales, de la misma manera que utiliza el

servicio para el pago de su hipoteca, pagos de auto o matrícula (y puede recibir puntos en su tarjeta de crédito. Más información el

siguiente fin de semana.

¡Dios le bendiga!

Padre Herb

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27 agosto hasta el 9 de septiembre del presente año. Costo: $4,900.00 Pasajes de avión y todo incluído. Para registrarse, por favor

llame al (855) 842-8001. También puede registrarse en línea en www.proximotravel.com

"UNO DE LOS DONES MAS HERMOSOS QUE DIOS DA A LA MUJER ES EL DE SER MADRE. ALABADO SEA DIOS

POR EL DON DE NUESTRA MADRE".

FELIZ DIA DE LA MADRE, A TODAS LAS MAMAS DE NUESTRA FAMILIA PARROQUIAL DE SAINT PETER.