WEEKLY COLLECTION REPORT

April 7, 2013 Regular Collection $ 13,274.00 Utilities $ 2,237.00

Easter to date $35,285.00

(2012 Easter $34,585.00)

Thank You for Your Generosity!

Third Sunday of Easter April 14, 2013

A Stewardship Thought . . .

"Do you love me....? Follow me." (John 21:16, 19) Jesus instructed Peter to lead the Church, and Jesus also tells Peter about the high price he would have to pay. Good stewards recognize that to follow Jesus is a difficult journey requiring great sacrifice. They also know that Jesus will be with them through their joys and sorrows along the way.

Memorials for the Week of April 14 — April 20

MARY’S ALTAR

For the Safety of our Military Families r/o The Lesinski Family

ST. JOSEPH’S ALTAR

Glenn Maldonado r/o Son, David & Daughter, Jane

MONDAY – April 15, 2013 6:45 AM † Paul & Poncho Chionchio r/o Frank & Mary Trickel 8:15 AM † Mary Lou Murphy r/o Janice & Frank Hoffmann 7:00 PM † Millie Bender r/o Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kelly & Family

TUESDAY – April 16, 2013 6:45 AM † Ethel Schmidt r/o Shirley Szabo 8:15 AM † Mr. & Mrs. M. Pettinichio r/o Rose Dux

WEDNESDAY – April 17, 2013 6:45 AM † Michael Sivilli r/o Helen Keister 8:15 AM † Julia Beninati r/o Friedlander Family

THURSDAY – April 18, 2013 6:45 AM † Josephine Malara r/o Jeannette & Joel Moser 8:15 PM † James Phillips r/o Family

FRIDAY – April 19, 2013 6:45 PM † Joan Strek r/o Nancy Murray & Family 8:15 PM † Howard Kist r/o Linda Kist

SATURDAY– April 20, 2013 9:00 AM † Mass Association 5:00 PM † Carol A. Smith r/o Husband

SUNDAY– April 21, 2013 7:30 AM † Kenneth Blekeski r/o Timothy & Elizabeth Tiazkun 9:00 AM † Margaret Brazie r/o Nephew & Niece 10:30 AM † Fred Wosnak r/o Patrice & Arthur O’Connell 12:00 PM For Our Parishioners

Treasure Chest Raffle

Members of the Sisters of Mercy are with us this weekend selling chances for their XXVIII Annual Treasure Chest Raffle after the Masses. Welcome to the Sisters! The chances are $25 and the proceeds will

benefit the retired and infirm Sisters. Last year, win-ners shared over $40,000 in prize money.

Thank you for your support and Good Luck!

This Weekends Scripture First Reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 The high priest chastised Peter and the other apostles for continuing to preach when they had been ordered to stop. Peter replied he would rather obey God than men, considering God's power even over death. They are again warned to stop speaking of Jesus, and then freed. Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14 John had a vision of many angels and all the living creatures of the world gathered around a throne. The angels cried out that the slain Lamb was worthy of re-ceiving power, glory and praise. Then every creature on earth called out praise to God and the Lamb, and the elders fell down and worshipped. Gospel: John 21:1-19 Jesus appeared to the disciples for the third time since his resurrection while they were fishing. They hadn't caught anything, and then Jesus advised them to cast their net from the other side of the boat. When they did this, they caught a great number of fish. Jesus then asked Peter three times, "Do you love me?" When Pe-ter said he did, Jesus asked him to tend and feed his sheep. ©2000 Bon Venture Services, Inc.

Upcoming Pilgrimages

Shrines of Canada (June 24-29) Contact Fr. James Miara (718)- 931-4046

Holy Land (Oct 14- 23)

Contact Fr. Terry Dodge (732)-254-5908

Central Europe (Nov 4– 13) Contact Fr. Virgil (732)- 257-0077

Our Lady of Victories School

Parents, Alumni, and all friends are invited to visit our website at olvnj.com

OLV Spring Adult Faith Enrichment Series

How often do we fail to realize that we are called to be Christ's witnesses to the world? How often do we reach out to our missing brothers and sisters by inviting them to join us at Mass or by asking why they no longer feel welcomed at Church? Did you know that through our baptism, we are called to proclaim the Good News to all people, everywhere and at all times.

This Spring, join us in a study and reflection on the “New Evangelization”. Our text will be the recent publi-

cation of the USCCB, “Disciples Called to Witness.” Sessions will be held Tuesday, April 30, May 7,14

and 21. We will gather for each session in the Lower Church at 7 PM.

For more information, talk with Fr. Ryan.

Spring Adult Enrichment Series Registration

“Disciples Called to Witness”

Tuesdays: April 30, May 7, 14 and 21 @ 7 PM

Name: _______________________________

Phone: ______________________________

Email: _______________________________

A copy of the text is available for download at:

www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/disciples-called-to-witness/index.cfm If you prefer to order a copy for $7 check here

(Please place in collection basket or return to the Parish Office)

SENIOR “STUDY” DAYS FOR MATURING ADULTS (55+)

Wednesday – April 17 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

“Celebrating the Mass...Yesterday and Today” – Mr. Tony Varas, Director, Office of Worship Learn more about the history of the Mass. This ses-sion will explore how the Eucharist was celebrated by early Christian communities and how the tradition developed into the Mass that is celebrated today.

Sponsored by the Family Life Office/Diocese of Me-tuchen. To register call (732) 562-1990 x. 1624 or e-mail family.life@diometuchen.org Registration is re-quired. A $5.00 registration fee includes light re-freshments. Hot/cold lunch available for purchase.

Educational and Entertaining

OUR LADY OF VICTORIES SCHOOL SECOND MARKING PERIOD 2012-2013

8TH GRADE

Principal’s List Mara Cabangon

Kevin Maxi Bryce McCall

Cassie Ng Jonathan O’Such Andree Ordaniel

Michael Povelaitis

Honor Roll Joseph Behr Julia Fedor

Justin Mamaclay Rhystan Pangilinan

Anna Pavone Madeline Tanchingco Jonathan Zebrowski

7TH GRADE

Principal’s List Karan Gupta

Jeffrey Nelson Sarah Nemshick

Hannah Skarzynski

Honor Roll John Behr

Anna Froehlich Liam Gilgan

Jeremiah Rodriquez

6TH GRADE

Principal’s List Cheyanne Diem Jacob Dougherty

Honor Roll

Christopher Crespo Lianna Hallett

5TH GRADE

Principal’s List Justin Braine

Megan Flanagan Parker McCall

Zandrea Urbano

Honor Roll Sara Barpi

Claire Froehlich Ryan Gluchowski Ryan Gonzalez Faith Gregory Matthew Iessi

Rachelle Menguito Al Nchinda

Nichole Pellegrino Kelsey Ransom

Kiera Scales Christian Verlingo

4TH GRADE

Honor Roll Jeffrey Allen Kyler Crespo

Megan Delaney Miles Farrell

Gabrielle Ferrigno Dominique Patella

Lianna Perez Angelina Vargas

Celebrating our Cultural Heritage Mass The Office of Multi-Cultural Ministry is sponsoring a Mass to celebrate our cultural heritage on Saturday,

April 20 at 11 AM at St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen. Bishop Bootkoski will be the celebrant and homilist. All are invited to celebrate our unity in diversity. For more

information, contact Sr. Ruth Bolarte at (732)-562-1990 x 2454 or e mail at rbolarte@diometuchen.org

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

Tuesday, April 16 Religious Education 4:30 PM & 7 PM

Wednesday, April 17

Sewing/ Crocheting 1 PM Religious Education 4:30 PM & 7 PM

Saturday, April 13 Confessions 11– 12 Noon

Sunday, April 21 Youth Group 6:30 PM

Visit our website for other events: olvsayrenj.com

Upcoming OLV Senior Group Trips

Washington, D. C. May 3-5 $350.00

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse June 28 $85.00

Atlantic City July 18 More details to follow

Boston Trip Sept. 10 -13 $399.00

Girls Day Out (tentative date – Oct 12)

American Music Theater Christmas Show Nov. 9 $88.00

Radio City Christmas Show Nov. 23 More details to follow

Christmas in Williamsburg Dec. 3 – 5 $425.00

For information/reservations call 732-727-7639 or 732-257-4351

Apostolate for Military and Veteran Families

The Diocese has recently formed an Apostolate for Military and Veteran Families. You are invited to attend our first event on April 16th from 9:30 AM until 1:30 PM with Mark Moitoza, D.Min., Director of Evangelization for

the Archdiocese for Military Services. He will speak again in the evening from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. These events are free of charge and will be held in the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center. The daytime event will include lunch and opportunity for networking. The goals for the new Apostolate will be presented by C. Russell Ditzel, Outreach Coordinator. Registration deadline is April 8th. Please respond to Mary Ann Giannone at 732-562-1990 x.1630.

News from The Society of St. Vincent de Paul "Like St. Vincent, you, too, will find the poor

First Communion Project: Please consider a cash donation for children in need in Perth Amboy parishes who need dresses, veils, suits, rosaries and other First Communion Accessories. Please know that no donation is too small!!! Help them make their First Communion with pride and thank-ful hearts. Donations are needed by April 21st -.because there is still so much need the date has been extended to April 21st. Send to: Mayra Clifford, 5 Mereline Ave., Avenel, NJ 07001. Checks payable to: SVDP Society Metuchen Diocese. Memo: First Communion Project. Gently used white Communion dresses, veils, dark suits and dress shirts will also be happily welcome. If you know of a family in our par-ish who may need similar assistance, please all the parish office and leave a message at the SVdP voice mailbox. – 732-257-0077, ext. 421.

Shop-Rite gift card donations… We have received 2 very generous donation of Shop-Rite gift cards. One was an anonymous donation total-ing $500.00, and the other was $400.00 donated by the Our Lady of Victories Athletic Association. If any of your clients would benefit from receiving Shop-Rite cards to purchase items we don’t normally have on our shelves (e.g. diapers, formula, prescriptions, fresh pro-duce, etc.) please contact Steve (732-257-0077, ext. 421.) to let him know. Also, if you are a parishioner who knows of a family who may need some of this as-sistance right now please call the St. Vincent dePaul helpline and leave a message – 732-257-0077, ext. 421.

Pantry needs: Thank you so much for helping us to keep the pantry stocked for all of the families who are depending on us. Your food donations are very much needed and appre-ciated, but please see the note below and if you’re able to add one or two of these items once in a while it would mean so much…A quick note – we often are asked if we have condiments (ketchup, mayo, mustard) and coffee or tea, soap and laundry detergent. If you see these items on sale and would like to assist our client’s with these needs, please think about pur-chasing one occasionally. Also, bathroom tissue is also something that is needed. Non-perishable food donations can be left in the baskets at all Church en-trances. GENERAL MEETING - PLEASE JOIN US for our next general meeting – Monday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Dalton Hall

2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Christ Alive in His People

Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps sup-port the Office of Schools which assists the Bishop in providing opportunities for the people of God to be formed, informed and transformed into disciples of Christ through the ministry of Catholic school educa-tion.