PARISH MINISTRIES/ORGANIZATIONS & COORDINATORS

Altar Servers…………………………..Fr. Charles Baptismal Preparation……Robert & Sharon Misyak Terry Westdyke, Jeanne McBride Bereavement Support……………........Carol Bezak Book Discussion………………………..Carol Bezak Church Cleaning……… ……………Peter & Ann Kazmierski Marie Fischer FOCCUS Marriage Preparation ….Robert & Sharon Misyak Family Promise.........................................Carol Oesen Helping Hands…………………………Terry Westdyke Leisure Group………………………….Grace Casalino Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers…………Carol Bezak RCIA …………………..Carol Bezak/Sr. Theresa Losiewicz Scripture Reflection……………………Carol Bezak Sussex Help Center…………………….Joan Thomas Ushers…………………………………...Fr. Charles Website Administration……………….Francisco Perez Would you like to become involved in any of the above ministries

or groups? Please call the Rectory – we need YOU!!!

WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY MASSES IN THE AREA:MASSES IN THE AREA:MASSES IN THE AREA:MASSES IN THE AREA: St. Jude’s, Hamburg St. Jude’s, Hamburg St. Jude’s, Hamburg St. Jude’s, Hamburg –––– Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. –––– Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. –––– 8:45am8:45am8:45am8:45am

St. Francis de Sales, McAfee St. Francis de Sales, McAfee St. Francis de Sales, McAfee St. Francis de Sales, McAfee –––– Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. ----Sat Sat Sat Sat –––– 8:30am8:30am8:30am8:30am

Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville Our Lady Queen of Peace, Branchville –––– Mon.Mon.Mon.Mon.----Fri. Fri. Fri. Fri. –––– 8:00am8:00am8:00am8:00am

Immac. Concept., Franklin Immac. Concept., Franklin Immac. Concept., Franklin Immac. Concept., Franklin ––––Tues, Wed. Fri, 7:30am, Sat. 9:00amTues, Wed. Fri, 7:30am, Sat. 9:00amTues, Wed. Fri, 7:30am, Sat. 9:00amTues, Wed. Fri, 7:30am, Sat. 9:00am

TO RESERVE FOR 2016 MASS INTENTIONS & SANCTUARY LAMP DEVOTIONS

CALL THE RECTORY 973-875-4521 Masses: $5.00 each; Mass cards: small($5.00) & large($10.00)

sizes. Sanctuary candle devotions - for a one-week period - $5.00. Many Mass & Lamp openings still available.

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW

Stewardship Report – Treasure WEEKLY COLLECTION Budgeted Amount: $5,000.00 Easter Sunday Collection – 3/27/16: $7,198.00 Parish Pay – Easter Sunday – 3/27/16: $ 536.00 Total Easter Sunday Collection – 3/27/16: $7,734.00 Extra Easter – 4/3/16: 65.00 Total Easter: $7,799.00 Sunday Collection – 4/3/16: $2,952.00 Parish Pay – 4/3/16: 511.00 Total Sunday Collection – 4/3/16: $3,463.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/REPAIRS – 4/3/16: $1,312.00 Parish Pay – CIR: 103.00 TOTAL CIR: $1,415.00

ST. MONICA’S ANNUAL COLLECTION Parish Goal $50,000.00 Total # of Families 463 Total # Pledged 144 % of Participation 31.10% Total Amount Pledged $44,170.00 (Includes 3 matching grants pledged) Total Amount Paid $40,570.50 (Includes 2 matching grants pd. in full) ***************************************************

The Sanctuary Lamp is given this week: The Sanctuary Lamp is given this week: The Sanctuary Lamp is given this week: The Sanctuary Lamp is given this week: In memory ofIn memory ofIn memory ofIn memory of: : : : Theresa DelMonicoTheresa DelMonicoTheresa DelMonicoTheresa DelMonico

Given byGiven byGiven byGiven by: : : : Mary DelMonicoMary DelMonicoMary DelMonicoMary DelMonico

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKMASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKMASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEKMASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

4444////11 11 11 11 MON:MON:MON:MON: 9:9:9:9:00a00a00a00a Michael LawlorMichael LawlorMichael LawlorMichael Lawlor

4444////12121212 TUESTUESTUESTUES: : : : 9:00a9:00a9:00a9:00a Florence CrandallFlorence CrandallFlorence CrandallFlorence Crandall

4444////13131313 WED: WED: WED: WED: 9:00a 9:00a 9:00a 9:00a No Mass todayNo Mass todayNo Mass todayNo Mass today

4444////14141414 THU: THU: THU: THU: 9:00a 9:00a 9:00a 9:00a PPPPeople of the Parisheople of the Parisheople of the Parisheople of the Parish 4444////15151515 FRI:FRI:FRI:FRI: 9:00a 9:00a 9:00a 9:00a James FischerJames FischerJames FischerJames Fischer

4444////16161616 SAT: SAT: SAT: SAT: 5:00p 5:00p 5:00p 5:00p Daniel LougheryDaniel LougheryDaniel LougheryDaniel Loughery

Theresa DelMonicoTheresa DelMonicoTheresa DelMonicoTheresa DelMonico

Tom HeathTom HeathTom HeathTom Heath

Michael LawlorMichael LawlorMichael LawlorMichael Lawlor

4/4/4/4/11117777 SUN: SUN: SUN: SUN: 8:008:008:008:00a a a a Edward J. Mitchell, Jr.Edward J. Mitchell, Jr.Edward J. Mitchell, Jr.Edward J. Mitchell, Jr.

10:00a 10:00a 10:00a 10:00a Joseph DiCarlo Sr.Joseph DiCarlo Sr.Joseph DiCarlo Sr.Joseph DiCarlo Sr.

Susan McGovernSusan McGovernSusan McGovernSusan McGovern

Joseph Donohue Jr.Joseph Donohue Jr.Joseph Donohue Jr.Joseph Donohue Jr.

Eusebia DoradoEusebia DoradoEusebia DoradoEusebia Dorado

11111:45a 1:45a 1:45a 1:45a John SkehanJohn SkehanJohn SkehanJohn Skehan

ThirdThirdThirdThird Sunday of Easter Sunday of Easter Sunday of Easter Sunday of Easter April 10, 2016

PARISH EVENTS/MEETINGS COFFEE & DONUTS - the first Sunday of each month at 9:00am - or come before the 10:00am Mass in the Church Hall. Next date is May 1st after the 8:00am Mass.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION – Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Weekly reading & reflection of the Sunday Scriptures – fellowship time & refreshments follow. Call Carol at 973-875-4521.

CHOIR REHEARSALS - Every Sunday morning at 9:15am sharp we practice for the 10:00am Mass. Call Judy at 908-294-0571.

ST. MONICA’S LEISURE GROUP - below are dates and themes for 2016. Each month we enjoy lunch, good company and delicious desserts made by our members. We meet at 12:00 noon in the church hall on the first Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Dues are $10 a year. New members are welcome. For further information please contact Grace Casalino at 973-702-8569. May 4 - Pot Luck I; June 1 - Pot Luck II; July 6 - Independence Day Celebration; August 3 - “Be Cool” Summer Lunch; September 7 Labor Day Celebration; October 5 - Oktoberfest; November 2 - Halloween Party; December 8 (Thursday) - Christmas Party at the Lamp Post Rest.

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ST. MONICA’S ANNUAL PASTA DINNER is scheduled for Monday evening, April 25th at High Point High School from 5pm to 8pm. Take out is available. Prices are as follows: Adults:

$9.00; Sr. citizen: $8.00 and children under 12 is $6.00. Volunteers are needed for baking, set up, serving and clean up. If you can help in any way, please contact Mary at 973-875-2110. ********************************************************

COME TO AN ORGAN CONCERT Sunday, April 17th at 4:00pm to be performed by John Baratta. Wide variety of music styles. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 13th – call

the Rectory office – 973-875-4521 – and leave your name and phone #. Free-will offering will be taken. Mark your calendar now and plan to join us.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 9:30-1:30pm – please call prior

to stopping in. Thank you! Keep our contact information handy!

Phone #: 973-875-4521 Fax #: 973-875-7538 Website: www.stmonicasussex.org Email: stmonica@ptd.net

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly

“But Peter and the apostles said in reply ‘We must obey God

rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised Jesus,

though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree. God

exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant

Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. We are witnesses of

these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to

those who obey him.’ So they left the Sanhedrin rejoicing that

they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of

the name.”

How amazing that in such a short time following Peter’s denial, he boldly proclaimed his faith before the very same authority. He had no trouble stating that he and his companions were witnesses of the grace of the paschal mystery. The Easter time is most appropriate for all to consider what it means to be a witness and how we can make this same mystery relevant to our needy world. We remind ourselves of the basic steps. We have an encounter with the Risen Christ, through the scriptures, a special event, through one of His ministers. We are drawn to form a relationship with Him through prayer. This leads us to become like Peter, knowing the Christ and then willingly speak of Him, and His role in our lives. Consider for a moment. What if Peter’s talk had not been recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. What if he had failed to answer the question posed by Jesus – ‘Peter do you love me?’ Peter indicated he was a witness. Am I?

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – Grades 1-8 1st & 2nd Grades – Sunday, April 17th – 9:00am in the Rectory

Meeting Room

2nd Grades – “Jesus Day” – Saturday, April 23rd - 2nd Grade only

(with parents) – Sacred Heart Center. This is a required session. A

letter has been sent to all parents. Please respond this week – thanks.

First Holy Communion – Sunday, May 1st – 10:00am Mass

(Rehearsal is Friday, April 29th – exact time TBA)

4th Grade only – Saturday, April 16th – “Fourth Commandment

Breakfast, 9:00am, Church Hall.

5th & 6th Grades – Saturdays, April 9th & 16th, 3:00pm, Rectory

Meeting Room.

7th & 8th Grades – Saturdays, April 9th & 16th, beginning with

5:00pm Mass followed by dinner & class.

PARENTS: Have you ever thought about being a Religious Ed

Catechist? Maybe your children’s journey has inspired you to think

about it? Please call me at 973-875-4521 and we can explore the

possibilities!!!

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-

19 or 21:1-14

Monday Monday Monday Monday Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29

Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Acts 7:51—8:1a; Jn 6:30-35

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40

Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51

Friday Friday Friday Friday Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59

Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER 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 receiving 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 Peter said he did, Jesus asked him to tend and feed his sheep.

YOUTH MINISTRY PHASE II – Day of Reflection is scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd beginning at 2pm followed by Reconciliation and the 5:00pm Mass. The Rite of the Candidate will also be celebrated at this Mass and your attendance is required with a parent or sponsor if available Following the Mass we invite the Candidates and their parents/sponsors to share in a Pasta Dinner prepared by our Catechists in the Church Hall. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Vernacchio. SERVICE PROJECTS – a status report on service was forwarded to each candidate several weeks ago. There are quite a few of you who are still in need of both church and community service. Please take advantage of the upcoming events regarding both. The sign-up sheets are up on the bulletin board in the church hall. CALENDAR Saturday, April 16th – Road-Side Clean up Saturday, April 23rd – Phase II Candidates – “Day of Reflection” beginning at 2:00pm, concluding with the 5:00pm Mass and the Rite of the Candidate followed by a Pasta Dinner in the Church Hall for Candidates and parents/sponsors. Monday, April 25th – St. Monica’s Pasta Dinner – 3:00 – 8:00pm, High Point High School Saturday, April 30th – Ice Cream Social at Bristol Glen w/residents – Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm. Saturday, May 7th – YM Class, Phase I – Theme “Mary and the Saints”, Phase II – Theme “Holy Spirit and Confirmation”

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY? How about passing through a Holy Door? Passing through a Holy Door is part of the pilgrimage that all Catholics are encouraged to make, whether during a trip to Rome, or a trip to the cathedrals or specially designated churches in and around their own dioceses. These pilgrimages come with special graces, and they allow each of us to share in the many blessings of the Holy Year. Passing through the Holy Door symbolizes our leaving the world outside and entering into the realm of salvation. As Pope St. John Paul II said, the Holy Door “evokes the passage from sin to grace which every Christian is called to accomplish”

“By crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, we will find the strength to embrace God’s mercy and dedicate

ourselves to being merciful with others as the Father has been with us.” Pope Francis (Misericordiae Vultu). (There are several Holy Doors in the surrounding area – St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC, Sacred Heart Basilica in

Newark, The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Middletown, NY)

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ICRS Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser will be held Friday, May 20th at Black Bear Golf Course in Franklin, NJ. Registration begins at 12:30 pm followed by a 2 pm shotgun start. Dinner to follow at approximately 6:30 pm. Register and pay online at www.mkt.com/ICRSGolfOuting or contact the school at 973-827-3777 or info@icrsschool.com.

******************************************************** SAVE THE DATE! St. Jude’s Hamburg 4-24 Beaver Run Road, will hold a Blood Drive on

Sunday April 24th from 8AM-2PM in All Hallows Hall. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex! Give the gift of Life!

****************************************************** SENIOR CITIZENS BRUNCH AND PROGRAM The children of the Clifton E. Lawrence School invite Senior Citizens to a brunch and program on Thursday, May 5th at 9:00am. The program will be approximately two hours long. Call 973-875-8820 for further information.

***************************************************DOMINICAN COLLEGE - 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY will present an Information Session for those interested in Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees, including Undergraduate online programs on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Hennessy Center. Contact brinan.fernandes@dc.edu for further information.

******************************************************* 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 the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, New Jersey. There is no cost. For more information and/or registration, contact 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.

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Items for Sale or ? “Highly rated” 1) “Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machine” Purchased 10 years ago at $1500. Hardly used – not a scratch on it – with extra attachments. Already dismantled and easily transported. Price $500 or best offer. 2) Sony DVD Player #S550 – perfect condition. Original cost $500 – purchased in year 2000. In excellent condition. Price $100 or best offer If interested, call the Rectory office – 973-875-4521.