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Sunday Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8;

Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or, at an a ernoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35

Monday Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35

Thursday Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48

Friday Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14

Saturday Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15

Prayer of Pope Francis for Protection and Help

O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of sal-vation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You…know what we need, and we are sure You will provide, so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Moth-er of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon Himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of those of us who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O Glori-ous and Blessed Virgin. Amen

Prayer for a Pandemic

May we who are merely inconvenienced, re-member those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May those who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent. May those who have the flexibility to care for our children when schools close remember those who have no options. May we who have to cancel a trip remember those who have no safe place to go. May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all. May those who settle for quarantine at home remember those who have no home. As fear grips our country, let us choose love during this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us find ways to be the loving embrace to God and our neighbor.

Prayer by Cameron Wiggins Bellm

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the

Lord April 12, 2020

“So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them ‘they have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him.’ So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb…. Then the other disciple went in, and he saw and believed. For they did not understand the Scriptures that he had to rise from the dead.” We can search for the Lord as did Mary of Magdale-na. We can run as did Peter and John, and find linen cloths and an empty tomb. Our search continues. We can reflect on our favorite post resurrection stories as recorded in the scriptures and share our belief and Easter joy. More importantly, we need to look into our own hearts, renew our Easter faith and discover the pres-ence of the Risen Lord in our hearts for the kingdom is near and is within you. May we mirror the joy of the first witnesses of the Risen Lord, as we live Easter every day.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please remember in your prayers the following:

Maria Pia Amato, Louis Amendola, Sr., Jackie Balloutine, Sharbel Balloutine, Jennifer Mann-Bozian, Jim Booth, Wendy Lombardi Bove, Her-mine Cerra, John Anthony Cituk, Matthew Con-forti, Gina DeLuca, Rose DeLuca, Kimberly Anne

DeYoung, Diane DiPasquale, Bernice Gloor, Philip Gordon, Ka-ren Gourley, Domingo Handal, Joseph F. Hayek, Jr., Joan Krautheim, Joey Kuri, Eddie Lopez, Michele Lyons, John McGreevy, Arthur Mayer, Stephanie Morabito, Eileen Morley, Joel Najjar, Andrew O’Connor, Kathleen Occhino, Rosemarie Picarelli, Beverly & Robert Rousset, Kathy Schroeter, Italia Se-gnella, George Shire, Paul Tommasi, Joseph Valle, Matthew Ventrella, Rosemarie Waller, Barbara Ward, Caitlin Webb, Bryan Wells, Ann Williams, Michelle Winand, Robyn Zaleski.

HOME TO GODPlease pray for all those who have recently passed on, especially Jeremiah Polizzotti, Victor Karacand & Gerardo Petriello. The deceased always rely on our prayers on their journey home to God.

Bread and Wine In Memory of Stephen Joseph Jackson the Communion Hosts for this week’s liturgies is being donated by his wife, Monique.

A Request for Prayers For: Lieutenant General Salvatore (Sam ) Angelella/Retired USAF/Japan Captain Ryan Bellmann US Army/USA First Lieutenant Nicholas Carbonelli US Army / Kansas City, Kansas Lance V. Chwan

Retired US Marine/ KosovMidshipman Amanda Cyr US Naval Academy / Annapolis, Maryland Lieutenant Brittany Davis US Navy/San Antonio, Texas Lance Corporal Lorenzo Andro Estrera US Marines / Arizona Captain Jesse Geiger US Army Reserve / Fort Dix Staff Sergeant Anthony Laurice US Air Force / Seymore AFB, North Carolina Captain Joseph Leonard USNAC / Annapolis, MA Third Class Petty Officer Jesus Lopez US Navy / Japan Private Vincent Edward Marciano US Army / South Korea Major Jeffrey Meade US Air Force / Luke AFB, Phoenix, AZ ENS/O1E Elizabeth Moncada US Navy/USS George H. Bush @ Sea Specialist Edward Mutch US Army Reserve / Fort Dix Lieutenant David Frank Reilly, MD US Navy/Japan Private Anthony RiveraUS Marines / Parris Island, South Carolina Clara Shurcleff US Marines Diana Usma US Air Force / Texas-lackland Private Clifford VanTassel US Army/Iraq Lieutenant Mara Wandrey US Army/Iraq Major Joseph Trynosky USAF/UAE If you have a relative or friend who is in the Armed Forces, please call us at 973-790-0288 and their names will appear in our weekly bulletin & we will be praying for them for their safety & their families. God Bless America!

Teen/Family Mass Once per month, Fr. Marc will celebrate a Sunday evening Mass at 7:00pm. It will always be the last Sunday of the month! Bring the entire family to the Mass, at this convenient time, or whenever you can-not participate in the morning Mass on Sunday! The following are the dates of the Sunday evening Mass-es for the upcoming months: April 26, May 31, & June 28. It is advised you place this reminder at a convenient location in your home, for your future reference. God Bless You. Fr. Marc

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS April 2020 Schedule Saturday, 5:30pm Sunday, 7:30am Sunday, 10:15am Sunday, 12:00noon LECTOR April 2020 Schedule Saturday, 5:30 pm Sunday, 7:30 am Sunday, 10:15 am Sunday, 12:00 pm ALTAR SERVER April 2020 Schedule Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am 10:15 am 12:00 pm When Masses resume, we will post the names ofour Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharistic, Lectors and Altar Servers.

Thank you for using Online Giving. Pa-rishioners who use the service are pleased with how easy it is to set up and manage. If you have not yet signed up for Online Giving, please consider this option. This is a perfect tool for anyone who shops online! By using Online Giving you

are helping the parish improve our operational efficiency. V i s i t o u r p a r i s h w e b s i t e a t www.stjamesofthemarches.com and select Online Giv-ing.

WEEKLY COLLECTION Sunday, April 5, 2020 Amount Envelopes Used Mass Collection: $ 257 Online Giving: $1,040 Palm Sunday: $ 70 Capital Imp: $ 595 Easter Campaign: $ 950 (week four) TOTAL $ 2,912

Religious Statue Restoration Do you have treasured statues that need a loving touch? Tom Aiello, one of our parishioners, has the ability to do this for you. Please give Tom a call at 973-557-3385 or email him at taiel-lo1991@gmail.com for more details.

“For they did not yet understand the Scripture that He had to rise from the dead.” (John 20:9) My Offering to God: I will praise Christ for His gift of eternal life!

Dear Parishioner, We ask for your continued support through online giving or by mailing a check. We remind you of how important your continued contributions and support are. They are so needed and appreciated. These are strange times, but we trust that God is with us. We walk together in hope that we will find new ways to stay connected, to comfort one another, and to reach out to-gether for Christ's healing of our world and our people.

memorial intentions saturday mass at 8:30 am

yearly: january / december 2020

Brizzi & Simonetti Families, Father James F. Dolan, S.J., John & Margaret Costantini, Giuseppe Dragone, Gabriel Dragone, Gor-don Geiger, John J. Griffin & Erin Ryan Gourley, Monsignor Michael F. Hart, John W. Krautheim, Sr., Father Bernard McKenna, Grace & Angelo Occhiuzzi, Aurelio Paduano, Mi-chael Palarino, Jr. & Parents, Father Francis J. Reilly, Philip & Grace Sgobba, Krystle Marie Spinner, Jean Sprich, Marie Stick-elberger, Jim Stuckey, Nunzio Vacca, Robert Varettoni & Fami-ly, Walter C. J. & Genevieve B. Wells, John H. Whitney, Sr. & Family, Stephen Wrazen & Family, Frank P. Zaccaria & Family.

monthly: april 2020 Mary Babyak, William & Ernestine Colella, Anthony John Colella, Sharon Gloor Hoffman, Graziella Santoro, & Krystle Spinner.

BULLETIN WEEK OF: April 12, 2020

Sacrament of the Sick To receive the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick at home, please call the Parish House. If you wish a visit for a family member who is hospitalized or homebound, we will be happy to bring the

Eucharist to them. (973)790-0288.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Anyone wishing to become Catholic or who has not re-ceived the Sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation should call the Parish House for further information. Please call the Parish House to register.

Monday, April 13 8:00am Intentions For Those Listed In Our Easter Novena Tuesday, April 14 8:00am Intentions For Those Listed In Our Easter Novena Wednesday, April 15 8:00am Intentions For Those Listed In Our Easter Novena Thursday, April 16 8:00am Intentions For Those Listed In Our Easter Novena Friday, April 17 8:00am Intentions For Those Listed In Our Easter Novena Saturday, April 18 8:30am Memorial Mass 5:30pm Intentions For Those Listed In Our Easter Novena Sunday, April 19 7:30am Ann Marie Dante, req. by Family Pasquale Ciampa, req. by Family Special Intentions for Mary Jean & Beverly Hayek, req. by Betty Bogert. 10:15am Paul Traina, Sr. req. by wife, Pauline Giuseppe Conforti, req. by Family Carolina Delli Gatti, req. by daughter, Carmen Benjamin & Ruth Bello, req. by daughter, Carla Vivian Bello Domenica Appio, req. by Carmela & Filippo Forestiero Grace & Angelo Occhiuzzi, req. by Family 12:00pm Intentions For Those Listed In Our Easter Novena

Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements must be made at least one year in ad-vance. Please call the Parish House for an appointment.

Sacrament of Bap sm Celebrated on the Second & Fourth Sunday of each month immediately after the 12:00 Noon Mass. Parents should contact the Parish House after the birth of the baby. Instructions for parents & godparents are held by ap-

pointments. Parents & godparents are expected to be practicing Catho-lics; godparents must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to serve as a sponsor.

CLOSED DOOR DAILY MASSES AT ST. JAMES Daily Masses are being said by our priests, Fr. Marc & Fr. Henry, even though our Church is closed to the public for the time being. Rest assured that all Mass Intentions are being honored.

LIVE STREAMING MASS St. James will be live streaming Mass each night at 7:00 pm on the Academy of St. James Fa-cebook page.

2020 Mass Book The Daily Mass Record Book for 2020 is in the Parish House. Please stop in the office to arrange for your Mass intentions. All Mass requests are $10 for each intention. Sanctuary Lamp, Altar Bread/Wine are $20 each. Saturday Memorial Mass In-tentions are $10 for each month.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS - Weekend of April 11 / 12, 2020 Grades 1 to 6

EastEr sunday- the resurrection of the lord

“This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad.” Ps 118

No Sunday Religious Ed classes until notified

Please make use of the many resources found free on line to nourish your faith & that of your children during this Holy Easter Season. Pray together as a Family

Sr. Margaret Rose Buonaiuto, FMA Director of Religious Education

Gail Monochello, Administrative Assistant stjamesreled@optonline.net (973) 790-4860

St. James Scouts Troop 26 & Pack 26 Would you like your son to join the Boys Scouts or Cub Scouts? Please email Mike DiGiaimo at digi541@gmail.com or call him at 201-738-1826 (cell)

MONTHLY FOOD DONATIONS The weekend of (May 2/3) please bring a gift of Food Only (non-perishable please) or Food Gift Card (please drop gift card into the collection bas-ket) for the needy. Your generosity is greatly ap-preciated. All donations go directly to the Father

English Center in Paterson.

2019/2020 Confirmation Preparation Classes Class will be held twice a month on a Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

April 14, April 28, May 12, & May 19. Kathryn DiPasquale - Director of Confirmation

The days and months ahead may be inconvenient or may turn out to be really trying. Whatever comes our way, this is a time to practice our faith that we are united as one body in Christ, that we are invited to uphold each other in prayer, and that we are called to be

present to each other either through listening or through reaching out. Weekly envelopes support the Church by assisting in the payment of bills and by keeping our Church fiscally sound. During this time of having to cancel Masses be-cause of the coronavirus, you may drop-off your collection envelopes in the mail slot of the Parish House or mail them to 32 St. James Place, Totowa, 07512. Everyone’s envelopes assist in the health and prosperity of our parish. We thank you for your continued generosity and kindness to St. James. Stay safe and healthy!

April 8, 2020

Dear Friends in Christ, In our yearly celebration of Easter, we joyfully mark God's renewal of his creation and his renewal of our lives through Christ's victory over sin and death. At the dawn of creation God said: "Let there be light" (Genesis 1:4) and his powerful word made light to guide the crown of his creation, the human person. Jesus Christ is the Light that redeems us and leads us to eternal life. While we will not be able to celebrate all of the beautiful rites of the Easter Vigil this year, such as the blessing of the new fire and the solemn preparation and lighting of the Paschal Candle, we can do something to express our certain hope for the Light of Christ to banish despair. I invite all of the faithful to place a small electric light outside of their home or in their window at sunset on the night before Easter Sunday, the vigil of the Day of Resurrection, to unite our hearts in hope and to express our undying faith in our Risen Lord who is the Light that never will be vanquished. As the electric candle or light is illumined I invite you pray with your household: "May the Light of Christ rising in glory dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds." God continues to enlighten the world through our faith in the Lord Jesus and in the countless acts of sacrifice of so many selfless individuals during this difficult time. May God deliver from harm all of those who suffer in the midst of this pandemic and protect all who attend to their care. May he keep each of us safe in his loving embrace. With a prayer for the Lord's blessing, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Bishop of Paterson

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email: shepherd@patersondiocese.org phone: 973-777-8818 web: http://www.patersondiocese.org

Some Recommendations and symbols to celebrate the Easter Triduum at home

Holy Week and Easter feel so different this year, without being able to go to church and take part in the liturgies like we do every year. Thankfully, we can still be present to the liturgy from our own homes following the Academy of St. James Facebook page for livestream Mass and services

Holy Thursday

"Holy Thursday does commemorate the Passover, the Last Supper which celebrated both the institution of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. There's nothing more important to Jesus than to share a meal with His friends the night before He died." On this day enjoy a favorite meal Thursday and then get ready to fast on Good Friday. (Bishop Joseph Brennan)

We will livestream Mass at 7:00pm. After Holy Mass stay tuned for a holy hour of adoration until 8:30pm

Good Friday

This is a day of fasting, quiet prayer and contemplation. Praying the Stations of the Cross is the traditional way to honor this day. Fr. Marc has prepared a video with the Stations and you can join him in prayer during the day, (The link can be found on the parish website)

The Divine Mercy Novena begins today and will be livestream at 3:00pm every day until Divine Mercy Sunday.

The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion will be livestream at 7:00pm. During this celebration consider lighting a candle and set a crucifix to be venerated.

Holy Saturday

While we will not be able to celebrate all of the beautiful rites of the Easter Vigil this year, such as the blessing of the new fire and the solemn preparation and lighting of the Paschal Candle, we can do something to express our certain hope for the Light of Christ to banish despair. I invite all of the faithful to place a small electric light outside of their home or in their window at sunset on the night before Easter Sunday, the vigil of the Day of Resurrection. As the electric candle or light is illumined I invite you pray with your household: "May the Light of Christ rising in glory dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds." (Bishop Arthur Serratelli)

Easter vigil will be livestream at 7:00pm. Bring your Easter basket; at the end of Mass we will do the blessing of the food.

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