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Friday, April 9 Parish Office Closed 9:00 a.m., Mass, also livestreamed followed by praying THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL READING the Holy Rosary April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday Saturday, April 10 Gospel: John: 20:1-9 4:00-5:00 p.m., Reconciliation “This is the day the Lord has made; 5:30 p.m., Mass let us rejoice and be glad.” Psalm 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Sunday, April 11 8:00 a.m., Mass READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK 11:00 a.m. Mass, also livestreamed with Prince of Peace April 11, 2021, Second Sunday of Easter on Facebook at facebook.com/popchurchchesapeake 1st Reading: Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 or youtube.com 2nd Reading: 1 John: 5:1-6 9:30-10:30 a.m., Elementary Christian Formation Zoom Gospel: John 20:19-31 5:00-6:00 p.m., Middle School Christian Formation Zoom 6:00-7:00 p.m., High School Christian Formation Zoom VOCATIONS: “Woman, you have great faith.” It takes faith to hear God’s call in our lives. And His call takes us PRINCE OF PEACE POLICY: Anyone requesting on unexpected paths of deeper trust and love. Is God a Godparent sponsor letter, a Confirmation sponsor calling you to life as sister, brother, deacon, or priest? letter, or a letter verifying church membership, must be Call the Vocations Office, 804-359-5661, and speak to Fr. a registered member of the Parish a minimum of six Brian Capuano, or email vocations@richmonddiocese. months. org. EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2021 MASS RESOURCES:

LIVESTREAM PRINCE OF PEACE Events such as Masses and praying the Holy Rosary are being livestreamed at facebook.com/ popchurchchesapeake and youtube.com. Tuesday, April 6 9:00 a.m. Roger Williams † TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND Wednesday, April 7 WTVZ channel 33 (MyTVZ) at 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Anthony Pacomio Please invite anyone you know to tune in Catholic Mass Mass Intention on TV or watch online anytime on Sundays at www. Thursday, April 8 HeartoftheNation.org. 9:00 a.m. Nancy Ponce † Friday, April 9 MAGNIFICAT 9:00 a.m. Joshua Schmidt † During this challenging time, many of the faithful may be Saturday, April 10 unable to attend Mass. Magnificat is honored to provide 5:30 p.m. Norberto Macasaet † complimentary access to our online version to help Sunday, April 11 people pray from home at https://us.magnificat.net/free. 8:00 a.m. Talon Paulk † 11:00 a.m. For the Parishioners FREE RESOURCES † Denotes deceased You may download these free resources for unrestricted, re-distributable use here: www.hometouchministry.com/ *In order to keep with Canon Law, as of March 13, 2019, covid19-resources-for-elderly-homebound. there will be only one Mass Intention offered per Mass. The Mass Intentions already scheduled will be respected, SUNDAY MASS WITH THE BISHOP but no new ones will be made on a date that another Sunday Mass with Bishop Barry C. Knestout can be one has already been scheduled. Also, Mass Intentions found as a link at richmonddiocese.org/livestream. for the repose of the soul and Special Intentions can be made at least two weeks before the requested day. The Parish Office will not be able to schedule Mass Intentions DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION on the same week of the requested day. Thank you for As announced by St. John Paul II in the year understanding. 2000, the first Sunday after Easter is celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday throughout the universal SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER Church. This important feast day on the octave of by Saint Alphonsus Liguori Easter emphasizes the connection between the “Easter Mystery of the Redemption” and our Lord’s My Jesus, limitless mercy. Please join us at Prince of Peace I believe that You for a very special time of prayer at 2:30 p.m. on are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. April 11, 2021. Our Divine Mercy prayer service will I love You above all things, include Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament and I desire to receive You into my soul. with Exposition and Benediction, praying the Divine Since I cannot at this moment Mercy Chaplet, and a blessing of the Divine Mercy receive You sacramentally, portrait (which contains a second class relic of St. come at least spiritually into my heart. Faustina). Veneration of the Image and a blessing of I embrace You as if You were already there your own Divine Mercy articles will follow. Take this and unite myself wholly to You. opportunity to praise, thank, and petition our Savior Never permit me to be separated from You. for His great mercy at this beautiful service! If you Amen wish to participate, preregistration is available on the POP Parish website. You can also call Kathy Hanna ASSISTANCE FOR 65+ OR AT-RISK PARISHIONERS: (546-9226). During this time where you may be self-quarantining due to your age or because you are high risk, if you Please be aware that the POP Office will be closed need assistance with grocery shopping or other high the week following Easter and the staff will not be importance errands, please give our Parish Office a call able to asist with registration. at 757-547-0356. We will contact a parish volunteer to call you to assist you with your needs. PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA

2020 TAX STATEMENTS If you are interested in obtaining a financial statement of your 2020 contributions to Prince of Peace, please visit our website popparish.org. On the website, click on “My Giving” under “Support Your Parish” dropdown. Follow the instructions on the My Giving page to log into your My Own Church account or to set up an account. Your 2020 tax statements are available for download! If you do not have access to a computer, you may drop off your self-addressed stamped envelope (to help offset PRAYER TO END THE CORONAVIRUS: costs) and place it in the box in the commons during Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Mass or office hours. If you have any issues with your Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. ParishSoft account setup or have any questions, please We fly to you today as your beloved children. contact Karen Pacomio at karen.pacomio@popparish. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, org or call the Parish Office at 757-547-0356. as you did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS: and gain for our nation and world, PoP Capital Improvement April 17/18, 2021 and for all our families and loved ones, Diocesan home Missions May 15/16, 2021 the protection of your holy angels, PoP Capital Improvement May 22/23, 2021 that we may be spared the worst of this illness. Peter’s Pence June 5/6, 2021 For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the grace BAPTISMS: Baptismal Preparation of healing and deliverance. In preparation to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, with an infant, the parents are asked to attend a wipe away their tears and help them to trust. Baptismal Preparation Session at Prince of Peace. In this time of trial and testing, Sessions are being held by ZOOM until further teach all of us in the Church to love one another notice. The sessions will begin at 1:00 p.m. and last and to be patient and kind. 45 minutes to an hour. The next sessions scheduled Help us to bring the peace of Jesus at Prince of Peace: to our land and to our hearts. • We come to you with confidence, Sunday, April 18, 2021 knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother, • Sunday, May 16, 2021 health of the sick and cause of our joy. • Sunday, June 13, 2021 Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, • Sunday, July 18, 2021 keep us in the embrace of your arms, • Sunday, August 15, 2021 help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. • Sunday, September 19, 2021 Amen. • Sunday, October 17, 2021 OUR TREASURES TO THE LORD • Sunday, November 21, 2021 3-28-21 Year to Date • Sunday, December 19, 2021 Offertory 3-28-21 $ 5,059.00 $ 243,155.45 Parents are asked to register for the sessions E-Giving 3-28-21 $ 5,406.00 $ 249,357.50 by visiting our parish website at popparish. Weekly org. Go to the sacrament tab and scroll down to Operational Needs $ 12,303.00 $ 479,817.00 Baptisms. $ (1,838.00) $ 12,695.95

*Amount in () indicates shortfall Eucharist and 1st Reconciliation: All Sacramental classes are conducted online this year. Contact Melody. Capital Improvement, March 28, 2021: $ 21,019.56 [email protected] for more information. Food Pantry, March 28, 2021: $ 39,103.35 Haiti, March 28, 2021: $ 16,971.00 Adult Confirmation: Any adult Catholic who has never Diocesan debt (BLUE env) been confirmed and wishes to celebration the sacrament, funds, March 28, 2021: $ 10,937.00 please call Sister Dolores at the parish office or email Homeless Meals, March 28, 2021: $ 17,453.23 her at [email protected]. EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2021

RCIA: Thinking of joining the Catholic Church??? CHRISTIAN FORMATION NEWS! Prince of Peace parish community offers “Rite of Elementary School Zoom Meetings – Christian Initiation of Adults” (RCIA) process for those Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. adults seeking to learn more about and join the Catholic Middle School Zoom Meetings – Christian Faith. RCIA is for those who are not yet Sundays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. baptized and also for Christians of other denominations High School Zoom Meetings – who choose to seek full Communion with the Catholic Sunday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Church. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested in learning more about the RCIA journey, please contact Sister Dolores at the Parish Office at 547- PARISH COMMUNITY LIFE NEWS 0356, or e-mail [email protected]. Our mission is to strengthen our parish by bringing neighbors together. The following dates have been SACRAMENTS scheduled for events taking place here at Prince of Peace!

FOOD PANTRY: Donations for the food pantry can be made on Monday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Someone is WE REJOICE! near the pantry entrance to receive your donations. Prince of Peace Parish joyfully welcomes Financial gifts can be made by going to popparish. org and submitted through e-giving. You may not be Olivia Claire Anderson, present physically to give out the food but without McKenna Maureen Anderson, your charity, we could not be your hands and heart. Julian Alexander Romani You are an integral part of this entire operation. We William Kenneth Shafley, are doing a drive-through from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 who were fully initiated into the Roman Catholic p.m. on Wednesday for anyone who needs food. Church recently and at the Easter Vigil. Thank you very much to all parishioners who donated Prince of Peace Parish joyfully congratulates the food for the monthly collection. We do between 55 or following who made a Profession of Faith into Full 65 bags for the people who come to the drive-through Communion into the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday morning so all the food we receive at the Easter Vigil. is really appreciated. Next weekend, April 10/11 will Veronica Jean Edwards be the monthly collection for the pantry. At this time, Diane Reckelhoff Powers, we do not need the following: canned vegetables, Ralph Mackey Powers, Jr. mac & cheese and canned fruit. We can use juice, cereal, pasta (1 lb.) & sauce (NO GLASS JARS), Prince of Peace Parish also joyfully Hamburger Helper, soup (18 or 19 oz.) Jell-O, jelly, congratulates Mary Katherine Strade who Ramen Noodles, boxed mashed potatoes, tuna (5 celebrated the oz.), pork & beans (15 oz.) and peanut butter(15 oz.) Sacrament of Confirmation recently. Happy Easter and God Bless.

We thank their godparents, sponsors, catechists, Let us give thanks that we are able to help those in and RCIA, RCIC, and Confirmation Teams need. members for journeying with them to the Easter Sacraments. As a parishioner, if you need food, please come to the Food Pantry to pick up a bag of groceries May God continue to bless them abundantly! too. PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA

FOOD PANTRY: Monthly food collections for the following weekends in 2021: April 10/11 • May 1/2 • June 5/6 July 10/11 • August 7/8 • September 11/12 October 2/3 • November 6/7 • December 4/5 WELCOME! As we gather again for the celebration of Mass, we are all asked to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution for others gathered, please be aware, prior to entering the church, an usher will ask you a series of questions. Please be patient and wait for their instructions regarding seating, as we must comply with social distancing guidelines.

We ask that everyone takes the following precautions: Stay home if you are ill, elderly, anxious, or immunocompromised. Bishop Knestout has dispensed all Catholics in the Diocese from their Sunday Mass obligation.

ANNUAL APPEAL: Maintain six feet of social distance from others who are not from What would have happened if Mary Magdalene (and, the same household at all times while in the church or on church depending on which Gospel account you read, the property. other women) hadn’t come to the tomb on that first All those aged 10 and up and those to receive Communion must Easter Sunday morning? It’s crazy to think, but it wear a face mask or face covering. Be sure the mask covers your seems likely that humanity might’ve missed out on nose and your mouth. the Good News of Christ’s Resurrection and His Refrain from physical contact, such as holding hands during the victory over death. Our Father and shaking hands during the Sign of Peace.

God drew Mary Magdalene to the tomb through her Sanitize hands when entering and leaving church. Bring personal supply of hand sanitizer to use before receiving desire to be with Christ—even in His death. This Communion, if possible. underscores an important point: God draws us to Himself through our desires! Our hearts are made Consider receiving Holy Communion in the hand. After receiving the host in your hand, step six feet to the side, lower your mask, for God, and prayerfully reflecting upon where our consume the host, put your mask back in place and return to your deepest desires point is one of the best ways of seat. discerning God’s will for us. If you have a fever or symptoms of COVID-19, you will not be permitted to enter the building. Our parish has discerned a desire to strengthen our community through the Annual Diocesan Appeal. As we enter into the Easter season, confident that God draws us to Himself through our daily desires, let’s CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Catholic Charities of discern how we can each generously support this Eastern Virginia offers free, confidential pregnancy important cause. counseling to any woman considering adoption for her baby/child. Our staff can be reached 24/7 at 757-274-4952 by phone or text.

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10 Ways to help POP: Homeless Meals Ministry

(YEAR-ROUND Donations are NEEDED) 1. 20 PBJ SANDWICHES / 20 MEAT & CHEESE SANDWICHES *Must schedule a donation date and receive instructions. **We don’t accept sandwiches that are dropped off without being scheduled. 2. 20 pieces of SOFT FRUIT Soft fruit includes oranges, bananas, bunches of grapes *MUST schedule a donation date and receive instructions. **We don’t accept fruit that is dropped off without being scheduled. 3. 4 cases of WATER BOTTLES *MUST schedule a donation date and receive instructions. **We don’t accept water bottles that are dropped off without being scheduled. 4. SHELF STABLE FOOD ITEMS List below. *Can be dropped off in the donation boxes in church lobby during church office Hours during week or before Masses on weekends. 5. HYGIENE ITEMS List below. *Can be dropped off in the donation boxes in the Prince of Peace Catholic Church lobby during regular church office hours during the week or before Masses on weekends. 6. NEW SOCKS / NEW MEN’S T-SHIRTS (M, L, XL) / NEW MEN’s UNDERWEAR M, L, XL *Must be new in package. **NOT ACCEPTING ANY OTHER CLOTHES ITEMS AT THIS TIME. ** Can be dropped off in the donation boxes at Prince of Peace Catholic Church lobby during church office hours during week or before Masses on weekends. 7. “LOVE COOKIE” Program Bake a couple dozen of homemade cookies that can be frozen until we need them. *Must schedule a donation date and receive instructions. **We don’t accept cookies that are dropped off without being scheduled.

8. “Welcome Home Bags Program” For people transitioning into permanent housing, a list of kitchen type items including shelf stable food – See list below. 9. MONETARY DONATION: to the Prince of Peace Catholic Church Homeless Meals Ministry. Checks can be made out to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, in the memo section please write: Homeless Meals Ministry. Checks can be mailed to: Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 621 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Or you can make a donation online at: popparish.org and click the link to Parishsoft giving and offering. Please click on “choose fund” and select “Homeless Meals Ministry. You can also choose to be a recurring donor, if you would like. 10. HOTEL FEEDING PROGRAM - churches and other organizations can sign up for 1 night to a week of providing dinners. We have at any time about 50-60 people that we bring dinners for each night. Any place of business, civic group, HOA or other organizations can be a part if they can provide even 1 night’s worth (60) of dinners.**MUST schedule a donation date and receive instructions. **We will not accept dinners that are dropped off without being scheduled and given instructions. Homelessness does not end when the CAST Season ends in the beginning of April. Homelessness occurs YEAR-ROUND in our city. God bless and stay safe!

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Hygiene Items Needed Please check expiration dates on all items donated to ensure they are not expired prior to donating 

_____ Deodorant _____ Sealed Razors _____ Toothpaste _____ Shaving Cream _____ Toothbrush _____ Feminine Pads _____ Hairbrush _____ Tissues – individual size packs _____ Comb _____ Chap Stick

WELCOME HOME BAG ITEMS Please check expiration dates on all items donated to ensure they are not expired prior to donating 

_____ Vegetables canned _____ Corn Bread Mix _____ Tea Bags _____ Mustard _____ Pasta _____ Ketchup _____ Rice side dishes _____ Mayo _____ Instant Rice _____ Italian Dressing _____ Large Bag Rice _____ Ranch Dressing _____ Pancake Mix _____ Pam Spray _____ Cookie Mix _____ Vegetable oil _____ Hot Chocolate Mix _____ Cranberry Juice _____ Mac & Cheese _____ Apple Juice _____ Microwave Soup _____ Cereal _____ Paper Napkins _____ Salt _____ Paper Towels _____ Pepper _____ Baking Soda _____ Flour _____ Italian Seasoning _____ Tuna _____ Garlic Powder _____ Chicken _____ Oregano _____ Dried Pasta _____ 2 lb Spaghetti _____ Jelly _____ Fruit Cups _____ Peanut Butter _____ Chicken Ramen Noodles _____ Parmesan Cheese _____ Beef Ramen Noodles _____ Ritz type crackers _____ Soft granola Bars _____ Diced Tomatoes _____ Quick Cooking Oats or Box of Flavored _____ Gravy instant oatmeal _____ Potato Flakes

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