1 Lloyd Avenue ~ Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 OFFICE HOURS

The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Rev. Thomas Rekiel, Pastor Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Frederick Walters, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Peter M. Fiore Deacon William Ward, Retired Virginia Akhoury, Pastoral Minister Dawn Sacco Paskalides, Holy Family School Principal School Secretary, Toni Fiore School Bookkeeper Tammy Zebick Director of Religious Education, Anne Giedlinski Director of Music Ministry, Randy Hertzog Parish Bookkeeper, Robyn Morris Parish Secretary, Celeste Walsh

RECTORY rectory@holyfamilyfp.org

Phone 973-377-1817 Fax 973-377-6350

www.holyfamilyfp.org

HOLY FAMILY YOUTH MINISTER rectory@holyfp.org

SCHOOL 973-377-4181

Www.holy-family-school.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

973-377-3101 hfreducation@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE COUNCIL Ralph Aurilia - 973-951-6508 Gene Miranda - 973-583-2469 Roger Siara - 973-822-1661

FINANCE COUNCIL Ralph Aurilia 973-951-6508 Bob Cottam 973-887-1232 *Anne Feith 973-966-1314 Peter Fiore 917-880-9601 Gene Miranda 973-583-2469 Roger Siara 973-822-1661 *Michael Prokop973-301-0678 Bob Scirocco 973-377-1387 Fred Summa 973-822-3362

*Parish Trustee

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY-APRIL 23, 2017

Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 pm

Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00, 7:30 pm

Daily Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:15 am, 12:10 Saturday 8:15 am

Holy Day Schedule Vigil Mass, 7:30 pm

7:30, 9:00 am, 12:10, 7:30 pm

Mass Schedule

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, April 24, 2017 8:15 - Wally Tendrich TUESDAY, April 25, 2017 St. Mark, Evangelist 8:15 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 8:15 - THURSDAY, April 27, 2017 8:15 - Anna Prokop FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 8:15 - Mary Nucci, 23rd Anniversary SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017 St. Catherine of Siena 8:15 - 5:30 - James Romano - John Renzulo, 11th Anniversary - Nora Naval SUNDAY, April 30, 2017 Third Sunday of Easter 7:30 - Carl Krah - Jane Salamone 9:00 - People of Holy Family Parish 10:30 - Debra Sheldon - Joan Malone - Joseph Agnone 12:00 - Francis Hughes - Dorothy Biase - Vivian Giovannetti 7:30 -

PRAY FOR THE SICK Please pray for our parishioners, relatives and friends who are ill: Alison Walters Soderburg, James Connolly Sr., Fr. Fred, Alyssa Blatt, Peggy Schneyer, John Mahoney, Kate Monteforte, John Schneyer, Stephen Matuszek, Ramona Baumgaertner, Theresa Veverka, Steven Reich, John Veverka, Dave Kreutzer, Curt Price, Ted Gleichmann, Bedley Byers, Helene Searle, Mary O’Connor, George Padkowsky, Marilyn Reilly, Peter and Antonette Sena, Nicholas Livote, Martin Chiarolanzio, Sr., Sloane Dyer, Anne D’Innocenzio, Stephen Wilder, Tina and Joe McCaffrey.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER those serving in the armed forces: LTC Timothy Renahan USA Sgt. Jared K. Nucci, USA Matthew Manzione, USA

AS1 Brian Schramm, USN HT2 Thomas Dwyer ESWS, USN PFC Stephen Hanily, USMC PFC Patrick Montuore USMC Lt. Stephen Scirocco USMC Sgt. Chad Jennings, USA

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - First, second, third and fourth Sundays of each month at 1:15pm. Baptism preparation for parents first Tuesday of the month. Phone rectory for details and information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15pm. HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL - An environment for growth in faith, values and knowledge. Tiny Tots (2 1/2 yrs. old), Pre K 3 &4, & K. For further information, please call the school office, 973-377-4181. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - A program of religious instruction for grades 1 through 8. Confirmation preparation for high school students. For further information, call the Religious Education Office, 973-377-3101. SOCIAL MINISTRIES Ministry to the Homebound: Mary Scirocco,973-377-1387 Ministry to the Hungry: Anne Platoff, 973-822-0430 Sharon Carr, 973-568-5932 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Dr. McDowell Council - For information, call Charlie Pane 862-368-8585. For Hall rentals, call Ralph Aurilia at 973-301-0297. PRO-LIFE MINISTRY - Frank and Barbara Tinari, 973-822-0084. Important Contact Information: New Jersey Right to Life (njrtl.org) 732-562-0562. CENTERING PRAYER meets at 7:30 p.m. in the K of C Hall on Monday nights. ROSARY is prayed each day at 7:50 a.m. (before the 8:15 Mass). MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA is prayed on Mondays after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for veneration on the First Friday, after the 8:15 mass until 10:00 a.m., and every Thursday after the 8:15 mass.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Mary Miller, Jacob Patetta, Angela Bukwich, (sister of George Bukwich), Victor Miranda, (brother of Gene Miranda).

TITHING: The Easter collection was $32,246.00 , (last year’s was $27,567.00). Thank you for your continued generosity.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Registration is being accepted for Tiny Tots (21/2 yrs. old) Pre K 3, Pre K 4, and Kindergarten. Information about Holy Family School can be obtained by calling 973-377-4181 or visiting the school office for an information packet. Individual visits and tours can be scheduled throughout the year by calling the school office. Enrollment in kindergarten requires the child to have reached his or her fifth birthday by October 1.

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April 23 Installation of New Altar Servers 10:30am Divine Mercy Hour 3:00pm Church April 25 Prayer Shawl Ministry Marian Consecration 7:00pm School April 27 Bible Study 9:30am Church Hall Choir Practice Communion Minister Training 7:30pm Church Hall April 28 Communion Practice 3:00-5:00pm Church April 30 First Communion 12:00 Mass May 1 Centering Prayer Group 7:30pm K/C Hall May 2 Prayer Shawl Ministry Marian Consecration 7:00pm School May 4 Bible Study 9:30am Church Hall May 5 First Communion Practice 3-5pm Church May 7 Coffee and Cake Sunday First Communion 12:00 Mass May 8 First Responders Mass 7:00pm Church Centering Prayer 7:30 pm K/C Hall May 9 Prayer Shawl Ministry Marian Consecration 7:00pm School May 10 Bible Study 9:30am Church Hall May 12 First Communion Practice 3-5pm Church May 13 Parish Dinner May 14 First Communion 12:00 Mass

This week’s items are Rice and Cereal. Your donations are very much appreciated! Please check expiration dates (we cannot ac-cept expired items).

Sharon Carr @973-568-5932, Anne Platoff @ 973-822- 0430. GIFT CARDS for the Supermarkets are avail-able in the school office Monday-Friday during school hours. For more information please call 973-377-3101.

STOCK DONATIONS Some of you have inquired about donating Stock to the church. We are now in a position to accept Stock . If you would like to support the parish in this way please contact Celeste at 973-377-1817.

We meet every Tuesday at 9:30 am at the home of Barbara Tinari, 17 Cathedral Ave., Florham Park. We knit or crochet shawls for those in our community who are going through a difficult time. If you cannot make our

meetings, you can work at home.

Join us for the Parish Dinner on Saturday,

May 13th at 6:30 PM

Our menu will include:

Appetizers Salad and Bread

Italian Menu

Adults: $25.00 Young Adults & Children

(21 and under) $5.00

RSVP by Tuesday, May 9th,

Name (s) ________________________________

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At the canonization of Sr. Maria Faustina on April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II said, “It is important that we accept the whole mes-sage that comes to us from

the word of God on this Second Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout the Church, will be called Divine Mercy Sunday.” The celebration of this gift of Church begins on Good Friday with the individu-al praying of the novena of Divine Mercy and the chap-let. Pamphlets containing these prayers will be availa-ble at the doors of the church during Holy Week.

The Divine Mercy Holy Hour is Today, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. MASSES AROUND THE COUNTRY - To find the closest church in

the U.S., or go to www.masstimes.org A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30 to 7 a.m. each Sunday morning. www.TheSundayMass.org.

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HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: Mount St. Dominic Open House for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and their families, Wednesday, April 26th at 6:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center. Call 973226-0660, ext. 1122 for information or questions. Mary Help of Christians Academy, Sunday, April 30th @1:00 pm, register online or by email to admissions@maryhelp.org. Academy of St. Elizabeth, Sun-day, May 7th @1:00 pm,. The Academy also invites any 7th, & 8th grade girls to spend the day at the Academy on Thurs-day, May 11th, 8:00 am-12:30 pm. For more information call 973-290-5225 or 973-290-5200. visit us on line at: asoenj.org. Morris Catholic High School Sunday, May 7th from 2:00-4:00 pm. To register go to www.morriscatholic.org or email Mrs. Faith Sanson at fsanson@morriscatholic.org.

COFFEE & CAKE SUNDAY Calling all Bakers! On Sunday, May 7, we will be having our monthly Coffee & Cake gathering after the 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30am masses. Baked goods are always welcomed and can be dropped off in the church hall before or after those masses.

Easter Flowers

In Memory of L & E Acocella

Aurelio “Ed” Aloisi Glen and Herb Armeny

Zema & Battaglia Families Kim Bischoff

Joseph & Robert Danno Ryan & Harkins Families

Warren R. Heusel Linda Markey

Al & Maria Maylath Mary, Tom & George Mess

Bill & Jim Northridge T. Parlavecchio Patrick Parrilli

Joseph Pilla G. & M Pilla Family

Chauvette and Radon Families Florence Sgambati

James & Angel Tagorda Jacob V. Tagorda, Jr.

Seery & Verducci Families

A Gift of Claudette Casile

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Chase Mr & Mrs. Ciro Cirrincione

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hart Mr. E. Kucinski

Maria and Jennie Russomando Mr. & Mrs. Frank Valvano

April - The Book Of Wisdom

The Book of Wisdom was written about fifty years before the coming of Christ. Its author, whosename is not known to us, was probably a member of theJewish community at Alexandria, in Egypt. He wrote inGreek, in a style patterned on that of Hebrew verse. At times he speaks in the person of Solomon, placing histeachings on the lips of the wise king of Hebrewtradition in order to emphasize their value. Hisprofound knowledge of the earlier Old Testamentwritings is reflected in almost every line of the book, and marks him, like Ben Sira, as an outstandingrepresentative of religious devotion and learning amongthe sages of postexilic Judaism.

The primary purpose of the author was the

edification of his co-religionists in a time when they had experienced suffering and oppression, in part at least at the hands of apostate fellow Jews. To conveyhis message he made use of the most popular religiousthemes of his time, namely the splendor and worth ofdivine wisdom (6:22–11:1), the glorious events of theexodus (11:2–16; 12:23–27; 15:18–19:22), God’s mercy (11:17–12:22), the folly of idolatry (13:1–15:17), and the manner in which God’s justice operates in rewarding or punishing the individual (1:1–6:21).

The first ten chapters in particular provide

background for the teaching of Jesus and for some NewTestament theology about Jesus. Many passages from this section of the book, notably 3:1–8, are used by the church in the liturgy.

The principal divisions of the Book of Wisdom are: I The Reward of Righteousness (1:1–6:21). II Praise of Wisdom by Solomon (6:22–11:1). III Special Providence of God During the Exodus(11:2–16; 12:23–27; 15:18–19:22) with digressions on God’s mercy (11:17–12:22) and on the folly and shameof idolatry (13:1–15:17).

2017 Villa Walsh Academy Summer Camp Girls Entering Grades 4-9

Week 1 June 26-June 30, Week 2 July 10-July 14 For information visit our website at www.villawalsh.org under athletics tab. Email with any questions summer-camp@villawalsh.org.

An Evening with Richard Rohr, on Thursday, May 25 at 7PM at the Chatham United Methodist Church. Fr. Rohr is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder for the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, NM.

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The children at HFS made over 1,000 lunches during Lent for the homeless. It was possible through the generous donations of the parents and staff.

Holy Family Pre K 4 Weekly Visit to Church with Fr. Thomas

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The Clark Family ~ Matt, Christina, Alyssa, Matthew and Nicholas. Nicholas is a out-going, fun and lov-ing young man. He loves playing

outside with his twin brother, riding his bike, bowling in his Saturday morning league, and spending time with his family. We are so proud of Nicholas as becomes an alter server at Holy Family.

The Marquez Family Gavino Marquez is in 4th grade and has been part of the Holy Family com-munity for the past 6 years. He is looking for-ward to serving on the altar with his older broth-er, Elias, and his sister, Ines. In his spare time, Gavino enjoys spending time with his little brother, Benicio, playing sports (baseball, basketball and soccer), playing video games, and reading books, preferably about sports. His parents, Marisela and Oscar, are very proud of Gavino following in his siblings’ and cousin’s footsteps by becoming an altar server.

The Getts Family We are the Getts family and we could not be any prouder of William as he has chosen to be an altar server for Holy Family Par-ish. William Getts

attends Brooklake School, he is in 5th grade. His parents are Alissa and David Getts and he has a older brother Daniel. We have lived in Florham Park since 2011. Our family enjoys spending time together camping, skiing, and playing board games at home. William is about to receive his Black Belt in Taekwondo, he is boy scout, Plays lacrosse and baseball, enjoys robotics, movie making and playing guitar. We also have a cat Tuxedo. His mother Alissa has loved being part of Holy Family Parish and has had a wonderful experience bringing William and Daniel to church and CCD so that they continue to grow and learn about their Catholic Faith.

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO HOLY FAMILY’S NEWEST ALTAR SERVERS

The Hunt Family- Jim, Tracy, Katie (10), Shan-non (9), and James (5)- moved to Florham Park in 2014 and became parishioners here at Holy Family. All three children were baptized togeth-er and the girls received their First Holy Com-munion here. This year, Katie and Shannon are very excited to become alter servers! Both girls play various sports and share the love of reading, music, and horseback riding. James attends Holy Family preschool. We love watch-ing our family strengthen their faith here at Holy Family Church and feel blessed to be part of this wonderful and caring community!