St. Peter’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel Newsletter

ST. PETER THE APOSTLE CHURCH | 179 BALDWIN ROAD | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 | MARCH 2018 A Letter of Thanksgiving from an Adorer i, my name is Joseph Zoppi, and I am one of the indivi- Lord in. When this happens I always have this feeling of duals who adore the Blessed Sacrament on a weekly basis. being at peace and telling the Lord how happy I am being H I know an hour is a lot in our busy lives but the graces you will with Him. I then think about Matthew’s gospel on the receive I can only hope to partially articulate in this testimonial. Transfiguration and when Peter said to Jesus, “Lord it is When I sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament the beauty and good for us to be here”. It is so beautiful to see the people peacefulness truly fill me. This peace has that attend Adoration and give up their only been achieved through consistent time time to spend it with the Lord. I some- with the Lord. I ask you how often do you times think that Jesus must be so happy truly feel inner peace? The peace where you to see us in front of Him at Adoration, feel that you have the faith and confidence but I also think and believe He must be that you and your family will be taken care sad that more people do not want to of? The peace that makes your job and all the spend time with Him. We can all legiti- other frantic things in your life do not mize why we don’t come, but it does not matter. What do you do to feel happy? Go change the facts that Jesus looks for us on a vacation? Buy clothes? Car? Party with to come. I, too should be coming more friends? But after it is over, are you at peace? than once or twice a week and this is As time has progressed, I feel more and something I am working on and will more at peace in my life no matter how resolve. I ask you to please volunteer and frantic it is. I do get stressed, but I possess experience true inner peace—when you an inner peace and an awareness of the Lord that I cannot have probably tried everything else. I am honored to be a describe, which was only achieved by spending time with the disciple for the Blessed Sacrament. Lord. I have told other individuals about Adoration and after God Bless, they come and truly open themselves up to the experience, they Joseph Zoppi continually come back and say how peaceful it is at Adoration *Joseph has been coming to the chapel since 2005. He takes the and how much they are at peace with themselves. Monday night hours from 8 to 10PM.

When I sit in Adoration I just close my eyes and let the

And I, when I am lifted

What is Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration? “

erpetual Eucharistic Adoration is a chance for the faithful to come to the Chapel any time“ up from the earth, of the day or night (24/7) to visit JESUS who is Truly present in the Holy Eucharist. There will draw all people to

Pthe Adorer can silently be with their Best Friend, tell Him their joys and sorrows, listen to His myself. John 12:32 voice, and receive His peace.

"That in this sacrament are the true Body of Christ and his true Blood is something that 'cannot Perpetual Eucharistic be apprehended by the senses,' says St. Thomas, 'but only by faith, which relies on divine Adoration authority.' For this reason, in a commentary on Luke 22:19 ('This is my body which is given for PASTOR you.'), St. Cyril says: 'Do not doubt whether this is true, but rather receive the words of the Msgr. Herb Tillyer Savior in faith, for since he is the truth, he cannot lie.'" (CCC #1381) COORDINATOR Kim Arminio 973-886-6334

Where are we? We are at the corner of Rt 46 and Baldwin Rd. Facing the main NEWSLETTER EDITOR entrance of the big church, the Adoration Chapel is just a few steps to the right. It Eileen McCarthy 860-227-2214 is in a separate building with a sign that reads “Adoration Chapel”. We also have GRAPHIC DESIGN parking space dedicated just for Visitors and Adorers. Armie Lee

Our own saint from JERSEY

girl from Bayonne is on her way to sainthood! She is Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich (1901-1927). A She was born and raised in Bayonne. After a happy childhood she became a Sister of Charity in Convent Station. She was declared Blessed October 4, 2014 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. To be beatified by the Church, one needs a miracle. The miracle for Blessed Miriam Teresa was the healing of a boy from Teaneck, NJ who had macular degeneration. One day in 1964 a Sister of Charity gave the boy, Michael Menzer, a prayer card with a piece of Sister’s hair on it. Michael and his mother prayed to Sister Miriam Teresa and in 6 weeks the boy was completely healed! His sight was fully restored! After lots of investigation this was confirmed as a true miracle. Sister has also been credited with many other healings. Have you noticed the kneeler to the right of the altar in our Chapel? That kneeler was used by Sister Miriam Teresa. It was donated to the Chapel by the family of Sandra Sutton, a Parsippany native. (Please do not use the kneeler as it is fragile.)

BLESSED MIRIAM TERESA, PRAY FOR US!

A Wake Up Call Totus Tuus

ecently a man who had been a parishioner at St. Peter’s (Prayer by Pope Saint John Paul II) for ten years discovered our adoration chapel and is now R Totally yours, a very happy frequent adorer. But why did it take him ten years to discover the chapel? Immaculate Conception, Mary my Mother, What does this tell us? Live in me, Of course, it tells us that we must do a better job of spreading Act in me, the news. Jesus is truly and really present in the monstrance. Speak in me and through me, He waits for our visits all day and every day. Think your thoughts in my mind, It’s the job of each one of us to share this gift out loud. Love through my heart, One way of doing this would be to keep a few of the Chapel’s calling cards in our wallets. Then we could pass them out to just Give me your dispositions and feelings, that right person. Or maybe we could find someone who will Teach, lead me and guide me to Jesus, substitute for us when needed and give that person a calling card! Correct, enlighten and expand my At the end of Matthew’s gospel Jesus says, thoughts and behavior, “Go out and tell the whole world”. Possess my soul, This Chapel deserves to be well marketed! Take over my entire personality and life, replace it with Yourself, Spend as much time as possible in front Incline me to constant adoration, of the Blessed Sacrament Pray in me and through me, and He will fill you with His strength Let me live in you and keep me in this and His power. –St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta union always.

Did you know that our Adoration Chapel is 1 of only 18 Thanks to Msgr. Herb for supplying Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration chapels in all of NJ? Bibles in our Chapel pews and for his The next nearest Perpetual Adoration Chapel is 9 miles ongoing support. away (St. Margaret of Scotland in Morristown).

EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES Upon reaching the tabernacle, the dogs sniffed and SEARCH DOGS SIGNAL PERSON IN THE whined and pointed, refusing to leave; they were TABERNACLE (Source: Garabandal Journal January-February 2007) convinced that they had discovered someone there and firmly remained, their attention riveted to the Who Can Doubt The Real Presence? tabernacle, until called out by the handlers.

n the evening of the last day of his October 1995 We Catholics know they were right; they found O visit to the United States, Pope John Paul II was A REAL LIVING PERSON in the tabernacle! scheduled to greet the seminarians at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. It had been a very full day, beginning with Mass at the Oriole Park in Camden Yards, a prayer service HOW CAN MY HOLY HOUR MAKE A

at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in the north Balti- DIFFERENCE? more area, and finally a quick stop at St. Mary's Seminary. In his encyclical “Redemptor Hominis” (Redeemer of

Man), Pope Saint John Paul II called upon the whole The schedule was tight so the plan was to simply greet the seminarians while they stood outside on the steps. But People of God to make Jesus loved in the Blessed Pope John Paul II made his way through their ranks and Sacrament and to make the Eucharist the very center into the building. His plan was first to make a visit to the of each parish through adoration. He says, “Your faith Blessed Sacrament. When his wishes were made known, will help you to realize, that is Jesus Himself present security personnel quickly flew into action ahead of the in the Blessed Sacrament, waiting for you and calling

Pope. Their activities included a sweep of the building, you to spend one special specific hour with Him each week.” By spending one hour each week with Jesus, paying close attention to the chapel where Pope John Paul II would be praying. your sacrifice will help make reparation for the evils of the world and open the floodgates of God’s For this purpose, highly trained dogs were used to detect merciful love upon all mankind. God will bless you, any persons who might be present. The dogs are trained your family and the world for this sacrifice because to locate living people in collapsed buildings after earth- God cannot be outdone in generosity. quakes and other disasters. These intelligent and eager canines went through their rounds in the halls, offices and classrooms quickly, and were then sent into the chapel. Jesus, source of my life, sanctify me. They went up and down the aisles and past the pews, and O my strength, fortify me. finally into the side chapel where the Blessed Sacrament is My commander, fight for me. –St. Faustina reserved. TESTIMONIALS FROM ADORERS

Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for your blessing, especially for my wife’s successful surgery. I thank

you with all my heart. -Peter J. Share what our Adoration Chapel means to YOU. If you have any feedback or comments, or if you would like to write a Thank you Lord for touching my husband's testimony about your experience here, please email Eileen, our editor heart. -Carol G. at “[email protected]”. When you’re finished reading this newsletter, please pass it on and

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Could you not watch one hour with Me? Matthew 26:40

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We need adorers who are committed to a specific hour because Jesus must never be left alone. It is not necessary for everyone who visits the Chapel to be a committed adorer but please prayerfully consider becoming one. Perhaps these special hours could be a gift you could give to Jesus. The hour you choose will be the greatest hour of your week! Don’t wait. Sign-up today. Jesus is waiting for you. May our Immaculate Mother and Queen give you the grace to join us in being “angels of love, of ardent and joyful adoration” of the Eucharistic Lord! To sign up for any hour/s each week, please fill up the form below. Please leave the form in the Sign-up box provided in the Adoration Chapel.

For any questions, call/text Kim Arminio (our coordinator) at 973-886-6334 or email [email protected]. Thank you.

Come and see. John 1:39

Adorer Sign-up Form  Yes! I want to commit an hour a week before the Blessed Sacrament.

Name: ______Address: ______Phone: ______Email:______

The hour I choose is from:

 Midnight – 1 AM  6 – 7 AM  Noon – 1 PM  6 – 7 PM  1 – 2 AM  7 – 8 AM  1 – 2 PM  7 – 8 PM  2 – 3 AM  8 – 9 AM  2 – 3 PM  8 – 9 PM  3 – 4 AM  9 – 10 AM  3 – 4 PM  9 – 10 PM  4 – 5 AM  10 – 11 AM  4 – 5 PM  10 – 11 PM  5 – 6 AM  11 AM – Noon  5 – 6 PM  11 PM – Midnight

Day of the week: ___Sunday ___Monday ___Tuesday ___Wednesday ___Thursday ___Friday ___Saturday

 I am willing to be a substitute Adorer when needed.