March 27, 2016 Daily Readings

Monday, March 28th Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15

Tuesday, March 29th Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18 Wednesday, March 30th Acts 3:1-10; Gospel Luke 24:13-35 Thursday, March 31st

Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48 Friday, April 1st Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14 Saturday, April 2nd Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15 Sunday, April 3rd

Acts 5:12-16; Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; John 20:19-31

Monday, March 28th

7:00am Salvatore Giannini Tuesday, March 29th 9:00am Rev. Patrick O. Mullan Wednesday, March 30th 7:00am Betty Leeman Thursday, March 31st

9:00am John Sullivan Friday, April 1st 7:00am Betty Metcalfe Saturday, April 2nd 9:00am Michael Lynch 5:00pm Patricia Ann Kearns Sunday, April 3rd

7:00am Rev. Richard C. Jacobs 9:00am Joanne Marie Garifo 11:00am Anita Dolan 5:30pm Roger Doyle

Pray for the Deceased Thomas Fischer, Father of Bonnie Faust

Pray for the Sick Frank Alai, Terry Zimmer, Joan Dagostino, Jerry

Trent, Cannon Sittig, Kristen Johnson, Kathryn Olden, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Gonzalo Rahausen, Jim Mongey, Richard Burian, Christopher Drzala, and all those listed in Our Lady’s Chapel prayer book of intentions.

Collection

Last weekend’s collection: $15,171.00*

*Included in this number is Faith Direct, electronic giving. The weekly average for electronic giving is $5,570.00. For an easier more consistent way of supporting Christ the King, please consider using Faith Direct at www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NJ658.

Second Collection The Second Collection next weekend is for Operation Rice Bowl. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

“They found the stone rolled back from the tomb; but when they entered the tomb they

did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were still at a loss what to think

of this, two men in dazzling garments appeared beside them. Terrified, the women bowed to the ground. The men said to them:

‘Why do you search for the living among the dead. He is not here, He has been raised

up…’ On their return from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and the others.”

It is our faith in the Risen Lord which gathers us today. The greatest miracle of Jesus

summons us to say ‘I believe.’ Others might ask of us ‘why do you search for Jesus today?’ ‘Do you really believe He is alive?’

It is our Easter faith, which prompts us to be filled with joy and happiness. It is our faith in Christ among us, which strengthens and

supports us. Our search today is to discover the living Christ among us. Pope Francis has

told us ‘Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy… Mercy has become living

and visible in Jesus of Nazareth.’

Not unlike the women, we are believers and bring the Good News of the Risen Christ to

others. It is this Easter faith which brings healing and hope. It is this faith which gives meaning to our lives. We proclaim the great

Easter cry ‘Alleluia.’

Our second collection next weekend is for

Operation Rice Bowl. There is no special envelope for this collection. If you will be

writing a check, please make it payable to Church of Christ the King and write “Rice Bowl” on the memo line. Thank you!

Saint Patrick School, accredited AdvancED, is

a co-educational, parochial elementary school includes preschool through eighth grade. Founded in 1872, we have been

nationally recognized as a United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School,

and a Diocese of Paterson Star School. With several options for preschoolers and full day

kindergarten, our students embark on a challenging academic journey that affords them the security of a familiar community

during their formative years. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing the highest

quality education for each student. We are a STEM school that promotes student critical thinking and application throughout our

curriculum in all grades. Our vibrant enrichment programs and dynamic (and

championship winning) athletic teams give students many avenues to share their talents. We are currently accepting

applications for the 2016-2017 school year. If you would like more information,

please visit our website at to schedule a tour at 973-635-4623. www.st-pats-school.org, or contact the office.

The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Paterson, is

seeking applicants for the 2016-2017 school year for

the following positions:

Principal, St. Patrick Elementary School,

Chatham, NJ

Information and application materials can be found

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

openings.

Homemade Soup/Chili Contest

It is time for the New Vernon Auxiliary -

sponsored "CHILI/SOUP COOK-OFF"

Where: Fire House, Village Road

When: Sunday, April 3rd

Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM

For $7.00 you can sample many different chilis

and soups with fresh baked bread and coffee

included. Homemade desserts and soda will be

available for sale. Vote for your favorites! Prizes

will be awarded. If you would like to enter a

chili or soup in the contest, admission is

free. Please call Connie Cherrillo (973-539-

9383) to let us know you will be entering a pot of

chili or soup.

Assumption College for Sisters Cordially

Invites you to our

15th Annual Caring Basket Gala

Assumption College for Sisters, Denville, will host their Fifteenth Annual Caring

Basket Gala on April 14, 2016, honoring Msgr. Kenneth E. Lasch, Kathleen Ginty

Hyland, and Fred and Marya Alice Lawless. The event will be held at the Hanover Marriot from 6:30-10:00pm. For

more information or reservations contact gala@acs350.org or call 973-957-0188,

ext. 101.

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. Madison, Wednesday, April 6 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Women’s Conference: Feminine, Faithful, Fearless A conference for women, at any age and any stage of life, affirming who we are in Christ. Presenters will be Dr. Valerie Lewis-Mosley, Dr. Susan Timoney, STD, and Rosario Rodriquez along with musical guests Lauren and Nicky Costabile and Keaton Douglas as emcee. Madison, Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Jewel of the Diocese Come learn about the history of St. John the Baptist Cathedral from Msgr. Raymond Kupke, Diocesan Archivist. Madison, Wednesday, April 13 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

What Are the Seven Habits of Christian Disciples? Join Br. Jude Lasota to find the answer to this question and learn much more. Madison, Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 a.m.-noon

Reasons to Believe A Year with Pope Francis10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSaturday, Apr. 23 - Address at Independence Mall (Philadelphia)Saturday, May 21 - Homily at the Closing of the World Meeting of Families (Philadelphia) The focus this year will be on Pope Francis’ writings. Each month Fr. Derek will examine and have a round-table discussion on one of the Holy Father’s addresses or homilies during his recent trip to the United States. To begin, Fr. Derek will review the Pope’s document announcing The Year of Mercy. Presented by: Fr. Derek Anderson Pope Francis and Capitalism: The Enemy or the Answer? A conversation with William McGurn, columnist for TheWall Street Journal and former chief speech writer for President George W. Bush. Madison, Tuesday, May 3 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Please go to www.insidethewalls.org for more information and to register.

T-Ball Registration is open for all children entering kindergarten or f irst grade in the fall. The season will run from April 22, 2016 through May 27, 2016. Field Hockey Spring clinics begin on April 9th! Summer Camp Registration is now open for grades pre-k through 6. NEW! Girl’s Basketball and Lacrosse Summer Camps! Registration is now open for our two new girl’s Summer camps. The basketball camp will run from June 20th to June 24. The lacrosse camp will run from August 1st to August 5th. Both camps are open for girls grades 3 through 8. NEW! Introductory Tennis Clinic at our new tennis courts! Registration is now open for our spring tennis clinic. The clinic will run on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00 pm beginning on Sunday, April 24. This is a beginners clinic for children in grades K through 8. Come out for a FREE SESSION on Sunday, April 17th at 1:30 pm. Find more info on all HTRA sports at www.HTRA.info

• PARISH DEVOTIONS Novena Prayers in Honor of the Sacred Heart First Fridays during morning Mass at 7:00am.

Novena Prayer in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mondays after the 7:00am Mass

Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Saturday of the month, 8:00am

Reconciliation (Individual Confession) Saturday 9:30-10:15am

• BAPTISMS Sundays after the 11:00AM Mass at 12:15pm, schedule permitting. Please call the Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements for a Baptismal Preparation Session. • MARRIAGES Please contact the Parish Office a year prior to the requested wedding date so the proper marriage preparation can be completed. Pre Cana takes place in the spring and fall. • RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kindergarten & First Grade Monthly on Sunday 10:00-10:45am (as scheduled) Family Based Model Families with children K-8 Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday 6-8pm, (monthly as scheduled) Junior High – Grades 6-8 Sundays 5:30-8:00pm (twice a month) • RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA) September—May Adults interested in becoming Roman Catholic Christians should contact Father Brian or Dennis. • MOMS AND TOTS Meet in the Parish Hall on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:00am-10:30am • MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Priests and Ministers of Communion are available to visit the sick and homebound. Please call the Parish Office to schedule. • NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome new parishioners to register at any time. Please call the Parish Office.

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING

16 Blue Mill Road - P.O. Box 368 New Vernon, New Jersey 07976

973-539-4955 www.churchofchristtheking.org

• PASTOR Rev. Brian C. Sullivan, ext. 11 frbriansullivan@me.com • WEEKEND ASSISTANT Rev. Richard Cronin, O.S.B. Richard@delbarton.org • PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Social Outreach & Catechesis Dennis M. Corcoran, ext.13 dcorcoran@churchofchristtheking.org • PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Youth Ministry & Catechesis Erin Ranft, ext. 15 Erin@churchofchristtheking.org • PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Music & Graphic Arts Elias G. Scultori, ext. 21 Elias@churchofchristtheking.org • PARISH SECRETARY: Office Manager Ms. Carol Scanlan, ext. 10cscanlan@churchofchristtheking.org • ADMINISTRATIVE ASST: Pastoral Ministry Mrs. Susan Clifford, ext.14 sclifford@churchofchristtheking.org • CUSTODIAN: Louis Sauchelli, ext.25

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