SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Dear Friends in Christ, MARCH 12, 2017 The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ The Lord Jesus not only wants us to see his glory - he wants to share this

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 glory with us 5:30 P.M. David Giordano The transfiguration of Jesus in our Gospel was not Mary Luciani just about Jesus. I would like to see it as a vision of the Nicolina Ciarlarrielo glorious future to which we are all called. But we encounter SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 problems and negativities and we get hurt going through life. 7:30 A.M. Parishioners Then we have the choice either to say and negative things or Ann Marie Hivish we can choose to remember who we really are - brothers and 10:00 A.M. Susan Fredericks sisters of Jesus, sons and daughters of God since baptism - and Dom (Jaz) Farina that the glory of the transfigured Jesus awaits each of us. We Pacita Glorioso can choose to think in negative ways or to remember the 12:00 P.M. Ted Srodon encouragement we receive in Sacred Scripture. MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 In his first letter John writes, “we are already children 8:00 A.M. Intentions of Ann Cervino of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017 revealed; all we know is that when it is revealed we shall be 8:00 A.M. Nigel Hutchison like him because we shall see him as he really is.” (1 John 3:2) THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 So the glory of the transfigured Jesus is awaiting each 8:00 A.M. Alice DiMeglio of us, thanks to our baptism. So then, for one who believes, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 there is no room for negative thinking. We may be tempted to 8:00 A.M. Rev. Otto Hearle think negatively because of events that occur to us, but let us 7:30 P.M. STATIONS OF THE CROSS not forget our dignity no matter what happens or no matter SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 what others think of us or say to us. 5:30 P.M. Andreas Goebel Luke's Gospel tells us that while Jesus was Greg Jezycki transfigured, Peter, James, and John were asleep (Luke 9:32). Mary Luciani Upon awakening they discovered Jesus in glory along with Joseph Perini – 3rd Anniversary Moses and Elijah. How much do we miss of God's glory and SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017 action because we are asleep spiritually? The life of ease can 7:30 A.M. Parishioners hinder us from considering the challenging or disturbing Willis Armstrong demands of Christ. Prejudice can make us blind to something Jean & Walter Bullett new the Lord may have for us. Even sorrow can be a block Emelia Gorzelany until we can see past it to the glory of God. 10:00 A.M. Intentions of Cindy Nausid The disciples who experienced Jesus’ transfiguration 12:00 P.M. Joseph Truncellito had to come down the mountain and return to normality but Phillip Thornton they remembered the transfiguration. Like them we live in Mark Sahaya – 1st Anniversary normality but we believe and know that God has destined Pray for the safety of the servicemen and women who are great things for us. We say that the transfiguration prepared serving our country. the disciples for the scandal of the cross. Celebrating Jesus’ Transfiguration early in Lent reminds us of what comes after PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the cross because it reminds us of the glory of Jesus risen from SICK: Mary Carton Jacob Hicks Sara Destito the dead. In our worst moments of pain may we not think Nina Margossian Veny Hongo Frank Sanclementi negatively but remember the encouragement we receive in Gary Ragusa Reva Zanetti Joan Deblasio Sacred Scripture and that God has destined the glory of the Baby Michael Soojian Jan Hongo Joe Muso transfiguration for each of us in the next life. Baby Ryder Sasso Carmela Fusco Danny O’Connor Frances De Maria Dorothea King Eileen McPartland St. John of God Gabe Bellantoni Millie Farina Jerome Foray Feast Day March 8 Rosemary Liebman Cenelia Soto Gertrude Tindoc John was born in Portugal on March 8, 1495. His Stacey Caropreso Sharon Acquaire Noah Lorencovitz parents were devout Christians. When he was about 8 years Sister Marie Louise Jeremy Dymowski old, he disappeared; no one was sure exactly what happened, Ron Moebius Anthony Sorrentino but eventually he returned, now quite grown up, and saw his DECEASED: George Dillinsky Charlie Thielitz parents from time to time.

As a young man, he entered the army of Charles V to WEEKLY OFFERING fight the Turks. He returned home again and was sad to learn Sunday - $4,925.00 that his mother had died shortly after his mysterious Thank you for your continued support. disappearance. He travelled on to many places. On the advice of his confessor he returned to , where he introduced a new idea; the printed word. He visited the towns and villages on Gibraltar selling religious books and pictures. His goal was not to make money. He wanted information about the The renovation to the chapel is now complete. If you faith to be spread among the people. have not seen it yet, please stop in and see the John had a vision of the Infant Jesus telling him to magnificent change. For those parishioners who would go to . It was during this vision the name John of God like to help toward the cost of the renovation, there are was also made known to him. People began to doubt his several options for you. These can be either Memorials sanity around this time because he was so zealous in his preaching. He prayed much about his situation and what he or Gifts-whatever the giver chooses. could do to resolve it. He decided to make a pilgrimage to the First option: Bronze plate (leaf) will be made for anyone of Our Lady of Guadeloupe. It was there that the who gives $250 - $499. Blessed Virgin Mary revealed the true nature of his vocation. He came to understand that he was called to the serve the sick Second option: Silver plate (leaf) will be made for and poor. Back in Granada, he rented a house where he could anyone who gives $500 - $999. care for them. He searched the city for the sick, and, if someone was too weak to walk, he would carry that person on Third option: Gold plate (leaf) will be made for anyone his shoulders back to his little hospital. who gives $1,000 or more. Generous priests and physicians soon began to join Additional option: Anyone who would like to give a him in his ministry. Many stories have been told about his donation in a lesser amount may either mail/or drop it heavenly guests including St. . It is said that during a fire in the hospital at Granada, he passed through the flames off at the rectory or place it in the lucite boxes that will without harm and was able to rescue his patients. He also be placed in the Narthex and by the side door. Every rescued a boy from drowning, and that heroic act eventually dollar counts. cost him his life. After thirteen years of great self-deprivation, The plates (leaves) will be placed on a giving tree donor unceasing prayer and devotion to his patients, he died in plaque that will hang on a wall in the Chapel. Granada surrounded by many grateful and faithful people. The cause of death was the injuries he sustained when he saved the drowning boy. He truly lived the Greatest Commandment, and ST. FRANCIS LADIES GUILD he laid down his life for another. St. John was beatified by Urban VIII on TRIP TO CAMP HOPE September 21, 1638, and canonized by Pope Alexander VIII The Ladies Guild is sponsoring another trip to Camp Hope for on October 16, 1690. Pope Leo XIII declared St. John of God a day of fun on March 16th from 9am – 3:30pm. You will patron of hospitals and the dying. receive breakfast upon arrival and later on a St. Patrick LENT 2017 LENTEN REGULATIONS luncheon of corned beef & cabbage, Irish soda bread, and Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of strict Fast and more. For entertainment there will be music and bingo. The Abstinence from meat. There is a limit of one full meal for all cost for this day of fun is only $12. Please call the rectory to between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive. Days of Abstinence: get your name on the list. All are welcome. (All Fridays in Lent) All who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat. Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended. Calendar Raffle Sweepstakes Winners Easter Duty Obligation: After they have received their First Thank you to all who participated in our Calendar Raffle! Communion, Catholics are bound by the obligation of Congratulations to the following winners. receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season. Week 8 Winners RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard every Saturday from 4:30– 5:00 PM. Date Number Winner Amount RECONCILIATION ADDITIONAL HOURS 7:00 – 8:30 PM Mondays: March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27, and 3/5/2017 132 Ron Markovich $75.00 April 3. 3/6/2017 796 Marylin Beiner $25.00 PRAY THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS: In Lent it is especially meaningful to pray the stations. Join us as a 3/7/2017 402 Deb Oveis $25.00 community when we pray them on Friday nights at 7:30 PM in Lent. It can also be done alone at any time, going from station 3/8/2017 789 Joan Colella $25.00 to station as we pray. It can even be done at home! Nancy & Chris

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Roe & Bill LADIES GUILD HAPPENINGS 3/10/2017 529 Pannone $25.00 Palm Cross Sale – Sat. & Sun. March 11 & 12, and Sat. & Giovanna Sun. March 25 & 26. Pickup April 1 & 2 after all Masses. 3/11/2017 468 Vollaro $50.00 Crosses cost $10.00.

Trip to Camp Hope – Thursday, March 16th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHAPEL RENOVATION Calling all kids ages 6-14: We want YOU to join the The Emmaus group will meet on Monday, March 13th in the Children's Choir! Do you like to sing? We would love to church hall at 7:00pm. We will discuss the April 1st Fish and have you! Starting in February, we will be getting ready for Chicken Fry dinner and plan spring events. Fr. Greg will lead us in spiritual reflection at 7:30. If you are interested in the Easter season. Anyone interested should see our Music creating ways for our parish to grow spiritually and Director Dania Emusov for more details and a registration communally, please join us. form. Practices will be on a rotating basis to remain flexible for everyone who wants to be involved! Remember- when ELF, JR. you sing, you pray twice! Secure your place on the “Nice List” and come see the adventure filled, sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jingley production of Elf Jr., based on the beloved holiday film. This Holy Spirit HOLY HOUR – CHANGE IN DATE School Performing Arts’ production will surely delight all Holy hour scheduled for March 11th has been cancelled and believers! th.. the new date is March 25 Please join us in the Chapel As a young orphan, Buddy, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag directly following the 5:30PM Mass for a special holy hour of gifts he is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf filled with adoration, contemporary music, meditation and is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his prayer. Let us all come together and enter the mystery of our enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face Lord's presence in the Eucharist and personally encounter Jesus Christ. the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the “Naughty List” and ST. FRANCIS LADIES GUILD that his half- doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is PALM CROSSES determined to win over his new family and help New York Orders will be taken this weekend for Palm Crosses for those remember the true meaning of Christmas. who would like to purchase one for the grave site of a loved When: Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 10:00 AM one. You may also place your order on the weekend of March th th Friday, March 31, 2017 – 7:00 PM 25 – 26 or call the rectory @ 973-835-0480. The cost is Saturday, April 1, 2017 – 7:00 PM $10 – same as last year and they will be available for pickup st nd Sunday, April 2, 2017 – 3:30 PM on the weekend of April 1 and 2 . Where: Holy Spirit School – Parish Center 330 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock, NJ 07440 For Tickets: Visit https://hsspa-elfjr.eventbrite.com FISH/CHICKEN FRY ~Or~ Call 973-835-5680 tickets are now available at the rectory TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT DOOR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ticket prices: Adults - $10.00; Seniors - $8.00 Kids (14 and under) - $5.00 Kids 2 and under free LETTER FROM BISHOP SERRATELLI: LAKELAND NURSING HOME SCHEDULE Dear Brothers In Christ, SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017 Jolene Colsant & John Minnett LECTORS Today, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, I issue the following SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 dispensation: 5:30 P.M. Ted Luciani

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017 I hereby grant a dispensation from the laws of fast and 7:30 A.M. Jay Markot abstinence to all Roman Catholics living in or visiting this 10:00 A.M. John McMurray diocese on Friday, March 17, 2017. 12 NOON Linda O’Connell EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS This dispensation is given with the strong recommendation SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 that the faithful honor both Patrick and this holy season 5:30 P.M. Lynn Magnini & Karen Cisco of Lent by some special work of charity or exercise of piety in SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017 place of abstinence. 7:30 A.M. Sue Raoul & Hatima Omolon 10:00 A.M. Tom & Olympia Luciani God bless. 12 Noon Linda O’Connell & Matt Kampff ALTAR SERVERS Sincerely yours in Christ, SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 5:30 P.M. Scott & Steven Bracken

Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017 Bishop of Paterson 7:30 A.M. Elizabeth Reid 10.00 A.M. Kelly Frisina & Jonathan Hogue 12 NOON Divine Crilly & Tim Kenny EMMAUS MEETING