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SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

POVERTY IN AMERICA: A THREAT TO THE COMMON GOOD

“What does the Lord require of you? To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

We’ve heard the scripture verse above, but do we act for justice? As we celebrate the Easter Season, we experience a sense of renewal.

Take that spirit and act to help those living in poverty.

Catholic Social Teaching reminds us that as Catholics we must show a preferential option for the poor. About 1 in 8 Americans,

including 1 in 6 children live below the federal poverty line, totaling 37 million people.

Catholic Charities USA’s Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America is a multi-year, multi-faceted approach to alleviating poverty in

the United States. The goals of Catholic Charities USA’s Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America are:

To reduce poverty in the United States by 50 percent by the year 2020.

To call upon the government to do more to serve those who are poor, and to improve public policies that strengthen and

support families.

To educate policymakers and the public about the struggles of those living in poverty and the good work of those who serve

them in local communities.

To engage those who are most impacted by government policies to be active participants in developing solutions to reducing

poverty.

To work with individuals and organizations across the country to address poverty in our country.

Please act now and endorse the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America.

How do I act? Go to www.CatholicCharitiesusa.org/Poverty to learn more, take action and endorse the Campaign today.

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech, but with truth and action. 1 John 3: 18.

God Bless. Father Herb

TITHING

April 10-16 $15,222.24

Same Week Last Year: $18,635.70

From the Pastor: According to an old saying, “the world is

divided into givers and takers; the takers eat well and the

givers sleep well.” To all our generous givers, our deepest

thanks. Tithing brings you and me closer to our Lord God.

Words of Tithing from the Pews: Other appeals for money

have sounded just like that, appeals for money. This was a

challenge to our faith – to put our money where our mouth

was. I honestly wish all spiritual matters were so simple and

direct.

Thank you for your sacrifice of Tithing!

MASS ATTENDANCE

Mass attendance for April 16/17: 1752

THANK YOU

Our family extends grateful thanks to the Staff and

parishioners of Saint Peter the Apostle Parish for all of the

love and support we have received the past several weeks due

to the passing of our granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Cistaro.

Special thanks to Fr. Herb for presiding at the beautiful funeral

liturgy at Saint Ann’s Church.

We have received such an outpouring of sympathy, love and

concern through the numerous Mass Intentions, cards and

personal expressions of your thoughtfulness. We thank you on

behalf of the entire Cistaro family.

May God Bless you all.

Deacon Peter and Mary Ann Cistaro

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SCRIPTURE READINGS APRIL 25-MAY 1

MONDAY 1 Peter 5: 5b-14

Gospel: Mark 16: 15-20

TUESDAY Acts 14: 19-28

Gospel: John 14: 27-31a

WEDNESDAY Acts 15: 1-6

Gospel: John 15: 1-8

THURSDAY Acts 15: 7-21

Gospel: John 15: 9-11

FRIDAY Acts 15: 22-31

Gospel: John 15: 12-17

SATURDAY Acts 16: 1-10

Gospel: John 15: 18-21

SUNDAY Acts 15: 2, 22-29

Revelation 21: 10-14, 22-23

Gospel: John 14: 23-29

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.

April 24-30, 2016

Sanctuary Lamp in the Church is for Christopher Arayata

Sanctuary Lamp in Mary’s Daily Chapel is for Christopher

Arayata

Sanctuary Lamps in the Adoration Chapel are for Gregory

Loff, Charles Hathaway, Richard Locilento, James Kelly

Tabernacle Roses in the Church: Mary Anen

Altar Flowers: Christopher Arayata (1st Anniv.)

SAINT PETER’S GOLDEN AGE-MAY 2

TRIP TO THE SANDS CASINO – APRIL 28TH

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

Monday, May 2 at 11:00 AM – All are welcome! We are sponsoring

a trip to the Sands Casino in Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 28th.

For more information, call Joe or Jackie at 973-335-1209.

MARTHA MINISTRY

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 – TEAM 4

Lucille Cicitta, Dorothy Sanzone,

Jane Johnson, Christina Smith

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.

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. Information and application materials can be found at:

http://www.patdioschools.org/administrative-openings.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR APRIL 25-MAY 1

MONDAY, April 25th –St. Mark Evangelist

6:45AM – Connie & Al Uricoli, In Thanksgiving for Barbara

Leshner, Special Intention for Warren Leshner & Linda Franchino

8:00AM – Christopher Arayata (1st Anniv.), Dorothy Carin, Lorelei

Winifred Nunn

TUESDAY, April 26th

6:45AM – People of the Parish, Special Intention for Jeanne

Jackson

8:00AM – Ashley Cistaro, Michael R. D’Aries (10th Anniv.),

Special Intention for Hui-mei-Hsiao Ling

WEDNESDAY, April 27h

6:45AM – Kathleen Tillyer

8:00AM – Ashley Cistaro, Daniel Fitzgibbons, Special Intention

For Chi-hung Hsiao

THURSDAY, April 28th-St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr,

St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest

6:45AM – Florian Sanchez

8:00AM – Verneta Osborn, Roy Miller (3rd Anniv.), Special

Intention for Chi-hung Hsiao

FRIDAY, April 29th-St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor

Of the Church

6:45AM – Placido Victorio

8:00AM – Sr. Patricia Costello, Christopher Arayata, Ashley

Cistaro

SATURDAY, April 30th-St. Pius V, Pope

8:00AM – Angelina Dentico

5:30PM – Carl Castellano, Jack Dolan, Jerzy Broniecki

7:00PM – Gabriel Cordova, Mateo Grandeno, Mariela Pinzon

SUNDAY, May 1st –Sixth Sunday of Easter

7:30 AM –Paul Ryan, Ashley Cistaro, Robert Herold

9:00 AM – Dorothy McManus & Elsie Kaphan, Jerry Rider,

Robert Miller

10:30 AM – Rita & William Ockenhouse, Florence Marazia,

Florence Giannattasio

12:00 PM – George Sowinski, Sirianni Family, Martha Arias

7:00PM – Edward Zelchowski, Antony Samy, Daniel Fitzgibbons

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP-MAY 1

Please save the date, Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM for the

St. Padre Pio Prayer Group in Our Lady’s Chapel. It will

consist of Benediction, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and

reflection on St. Pio’s life. Our St. Padre Pio Prayer Group is

registered in San Giovanni Rotundo, Italy and was started by

Fr. Leo Fanning, who met St. Pio during World War II when

he was stationed in Italy. The St. Padre Pio Prayer group will

be held every 1st Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM in Our

Lady’s Chapel. Please join us for an afternoon of prayer and

reflection on May 1st at 3:00 PM in Our Lady’s Chapel.

ECUADOR EARTHQUAKE – HELP NEEDED

We are reaching out for any help we can give the people of

Ecuador who are trying to restart their lives after the recent

earthquake. They are looking for clothing for men, women

and children, canned food, water, baby food, diapers and

wipes, multi-vitamins for all ages, pre-natal supplements,

personal hygiene items, first aid items, medicine (aspirin,

cough medicine, etc.) batteries, flashlights, sleeping bags,

bedding items and mosquito repellant. You can drop off your

items in the Narthex anytime during the week. Thank you for

your help to these people during this Year of Mercy.

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THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH - APRIL 24-30, 2016

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016

Antioch Retreat - School

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

10:30AM-12:00PM – Food Pantry Distribution - School

1:15PM – Baptisms - Church

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016

10:30AM – Parish Staff Meeting - Rectory

1:00PM – Deanery Meeting – Church Hall

7:00PM – RCIA – Rectory

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016

10:00AM – Peanuts Play Group – Church Hall

6:45PM – Polish School Communion Practice - Church

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

7:00PM – Boy Scouts – Cafeteria

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

7:30PM – Ancient Order of Hibernians – Church Hall

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

6:30-8:00PM – Food Pantry Distribution - School

7:00PM – Sunday CCD Communion Practice – Church/Church Hall

7:30PM – Spanish Choir - Church

7:30PM – Adult Choir – Church

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016

6:00PM – ASA Film & Arts Festival-Parish Center/Cafeteria

7:30PM – Spanish Prayer Group – Chapel

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016

8:00AM – SSC Meeting - Convent

8:30AM – Polish School – School

11:00AM – Sunday CCD First Communion – Church/Church

Hall/Chapel

2:00PM – Polish School First Communion - Church

4:00PM – Confessions – Church

7:30PM – AA – Church Hall

8:00PM – Indian Sports – Parish Center

QUO VADIS – WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25, “Quo Vadis –

Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit acting in your life?

Where is the Lord encouraging you to go? Quo Vadis Days is

a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer to help you

explore the Lord’s call in your life. Activities will include

prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of

the Hours, Rosary, games, sports, talks, great food and

discussions. It is a time to share our faith and meet other

young men seeking God’s will. Quo Vadis Days will be held

June 29-July 1 at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, NJ.

There is no cost. For more information and/or registration, call

the coordinators: Fr. Jared Brogan and Fr. Edgar Rivera in the

Vocations Office at 973-777-8818 ext. 711. You can also

email Frs. Brogan and Rivera at jbrogan@patersondiocese.org

or fredgar@patersondiocese.org.

SAVE THE DATE – JUNE 21, 2016

Save the date – June 21, 2016 for the Rosary Altar Society

End-of-Year Social in the Church Hall – More information to

follow.

Godly women are a treasure beyond measure. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in

her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs 31: 26

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

under heaven…

…a time to born

Leonardo Tabeta, Marion Smith,

Ava Palmieri, Anthony Scott

…a time to die

Patricia Abrantes, Albert Jastran, Jr.,

Anna Bologna

…a time to heal

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

Joan Franke, Noah Lorencovitz, Daniel Whipple

Joan Wilson, Caroline Formica, Eileen Bonfanti

…a time to love

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

BINGO APRIL 24, 2016 – TEAM B – BARBARA RYAN

POWERBALL #1 $500 POWERBALL #2 $269

NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLISHING

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 – APRIL 30/MAY 1, 2016

5:30PM – Arminio, Arminio, Wingard

7:30AM – Jutchenko

9:00AM – Lalo, Lalo, Lalo, Lalo

10:30AM – Bubay, Bubay, Bubay, Bubay

12:00PM – Snyder, Snyder, Sunga

7:00PM – Fernandez, Fernandez

Please email SPAYOUTHMINISTER@GMAIL.COM

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

the Masses April 30/May 1. $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

SAINT PAUL INSIDE THE WALLS

Pope Francis and Capitalism: The Enemy or the Answer?

– A conversation with William McGurn, columnist for The

Wall Street Journal and former chief speech writer for

President George W. Bush. Madison, Tuesday, May 3 from

7:30-9:00 PM.

2016 Gala – We are hosting our sole fundraiser for the year -

Our Annual Gala – On May 7th

. This elegant cocktail party

will be hosted by Bishop Serratelli and members of our staff.

If you would like to join us, please contact the Center for more

information.

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ALL SAINTS ACADEMY CORNER

“ASA Angels” at All Saints Academy

Did you know that there are “angels” at All Saints

Academy? Our ASA Angel Fund provides

scholarships as well as assistance for families in

need due to temporary financial setbacks. Our program seeks

financial support from the school community, as well as the

community at large, to help with the current and future needs of

school families. At times, a family may need to leave our school

because of an unexpected, economic concern. Through generous

donations, students may continue their Catholic education at All

Saints Academy. Our hope is that those who cannot pay now will

“pay it forward” when they have the opportunity. Donations for full

or partial scholarships are now being accepted.

Please contact our school office to schedule an appointment to visit

us and tour our school. All Saints Academy is a nationally

recognized STEM school of the Diocese of Paterson. Our school

offers a comprehensive, multi-curricular, rigorous academic program,

centered on values-based education. A strong and loving Catholic

identity permeates the environment. A spirit of faith, respect and joy

are evident in our school. In addition to religious instruction,

students model Christian ideals through cooperative activities,

spiritual and liturgical celebrations, participation in Sacraments, and

service outreach. An active parent organization lends partnership and

support to the school community. The Early Childhood Center offers

classes for three and four year old children. The elementary and

middle school classes include kindergarten through grade eight.

Contact our school principal, Mrs. Judy Berg, at 973-334-4704, to

schedule a tour and classroom visit.

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.

FR. RICK’S 10TH

ANNIVERSARY- MAY 22

The parishioners of St. Clement Pope & Martyr Church,

joyfully invite you to share in the celebration of Fr. Rick’s 10th

Anniversary of Ordination to the priesthood on Sunday, May

22 following the 10:30 AM Mass in the Parish Hall, 154 Mt.

Pleasant Ave., Rockaway, NJ. If you have special photos of

Fr. Rick, please forward them via email, if possible, to our

parish photographer, Dick Maguire at rm6651@verizon.net.

LIBRARIAN NEEDED

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE FOR SISTERS,

DENVILLE, NJ

Position Available: Librarian for Assumption College for

Sisters in Denville, NJ. This position would entail 1-2

hours/week, accessing of new library holdings, cross

referencing what is in the data base with holdings on the

shelves and weekly tracking library usage and re-shelving

holdings. Applicant should possess a degree in Library

Science and have computer skills. Contact Sister Joseph

Spring at president@acs350.org.

ADORATION CHAPEL–ADORERS NEEDED

PLEASE COME TO BE WITH JESUS!

Current openings at the Adoration Chapel are as follows: Sunday:

5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM and middle of the night

hours. Please call Kim Arminio if you can help – 973-402-1289.

“What will save the world?” “My answer is prayer. What we need is

for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in

Holy Hours of Prayer.” “The time you spend with Jesus in the

Blessed Sacrament will help bring about an everlasting peace on

Earth.” Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

SOMETHING NEW FOR SPRING!-MAY 6

PARISH TALENT SHOW

Save the date! On May 6

th, Saint Peter’s will hold its first

talent show. All parishioners are invited to participate and

share their unique talents. You can sing a song, tell a few

jokes (good tastes of course!), perform magic tricks, do a

dance or anything else that will entertain, inspire or amaze

your fellow parishioners. It can be a classic everyone will

know, or something you wrote or invented yourself. You can

perform alone or with a group of friends.

If you have a talent you would like to share, please contact the

rectory office during normal business hours. Once we have

enough acts, we’ll schedule a rehearsal or two, and put

together a show which we’ll perform on Friday evening, May

6th

. Don’t be shy! Sign up today.

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.

ACADEMY OF ST. ELIZABETH OPEN HOUSE

MAY 1, 2016

The Academy of St. Elizabeth will host an Open House for 6th

,

7th

and 8th

grade girls and their families on Sunday, May 1st at

1 PM. Tour our campus, Meet our faculty and students.

Registration is not necessary. For more information, call 973-

290-5225 or 973-290-5200. Visit us on line at aosenj.org.

MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS ACADEMY

75TH

ANNIVERSARY REUNION – MAY 13-15

On May 13-15, 2016, Mary Help of Christians Academy will

be celebrating its 75th

Anniversary with a homecoming

reunion of all its alumnae. For more information, please

contact us at 973-904-0102.

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Hablando español en San Pedro Apóstol 24 de abril de 2016

Horario de las Misas: Confesiones:

lunes a viernes: 6:45am y 8:00am en inglés sábado: 4:00pm a 5:00pm

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: POBREZA EN AMERICA: UNA AMENAZA AL BIEN COMUN

"¿Qué espera el Señor de ti? Hacer justicia, y amar amablemente, y caminar humildemente con tu Dios. "Miqueas 6, 8.

Hemos escuchado el verso de la escritura anterior, pero actuamos por la justicia? Mientras celebramos el tiempo de

Pascua, experimentamos una sensación de renovación. Tome ese espíritu y actúe para ayudar a las personas que viven en

la pobreza.

La Doctrina Social Católica nos recuerda que como católicos debemos mostrar una opción preferencial por los pobres.

Aproximadamente 1 de cada 8 estadounidenses, incluyendo 1 de cada 6 niños viven por debajo del umbral de pobreza

federal, en total 37 millones de personas.

La campaña de Caridades Católicas de Estados Unidos de América tiene un alcance de varios años y es multifacética

para reducir la pobreza en América. Los objetivos de la campaña de Caridades Católicas en E.U. para Reducir la Pobreza

en América son:

Reducir 50% de la probreza en E.U. para el año 2020.

Hacer un llamado al gobierno a que haga más por server a los pobres, y mejorar las políticas públicas que

refuerzan y apoyan las familias.

Educar a los politicos y al público de las luchas de los que viven en la pobreza y de las buenas obras de

aquellos que sirven en comunidades locales.

Comprometer a los que están afectados por las políticas del gobierno a que sean participantes activos en el

desarrollo de soluciones para la reducción de la pobreza.

Trabajar con individuos y organizaciones a través del país para identificar pobreza en nuestro país.

Por favor actúe ahora y apoye la campaña para Reducir la Pobreza en América

¿Cómo puedo actuar? Vaya a www.CatholicCharitiesusa.org/Poverty y lea más, tome acción y apoye la Campaña hoy.

Queridos hijos, no amemos de palabra ni de expresión, pero con la verdad y la acción. 1 Juan 3,18.

Dios le bendiga, Padre Herb

SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE CHURCH

PRE-MOTHER’S DAY BINGO MADNESS Saturday, May 7, 2016

(At All Saints Academy Gym – 189 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, NJ)

7:00 to 10:00 PM

Doors Open 5:30 PM

Advance Purchase Only

$20.00 Bingo

Package Includes:

1 Early Bird Special 50/50

1 Admission Book

1 Extra Book

50/50 Super Special

50/50 Special

Dinner, Dessert and Coffee

In order for our PRE- MOTHER’S DAY BINGO MADNESS to take place, a minimum of 65 Bingo

Packages MUST be purchased prior to April 30, 2016. Advanced purchase is required (Make

checks payable to Saint Peter the Apostle Church). Limited Seating. No sales at the door.

Any questions please call John Castiglione at 973-919-9917.

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