Reflection on Today’s Scripture Readings by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson Over the many years of the so-called “War on Terror” we have often seen pictures of military personnel, wearing camouflage and bearing backpacks, carrying their weapons to board planes for their deployment. Each one is a potential hero. Their departure is marked with a tinge of sadness, for we know that war makes their return questionable. But there is another kind of war that has been raging much longer than any other. It is largely silent, but all the more deadly. It is the war for our hearts, mind and souls. On one side is goodness and God. On the other is sin and Satan. None of us are volunteers in this fight, because we have been forced into it by our first parents’ original disobedience. First Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 Matthias is chosen by lot to succeed Ju- das. His chief qualification is his being a wit- Hamilton, New Jersey 08610 Jersey New Hamilton, ness to the resurrection of Christ. After that, the Twelve are restored as a chosen number. Second Reading: I John 4:11-16 Here is a final exhortation from Jesus be- fore His passion urging His chosen apostles to love one another and believe in God’s love for them through the power of the Spirit. John St. Raphael - Holy Angels Parish St. Raphael - Holy reasserts that God is love. Gospel: John 17:11b-19 In His great prayer for the disciples, Jesus blesses them and then He sends them into the world. He also consecrates them in truth. May 13, 2018 - SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MASSES for the Week of May 13, 2018 Pray for the sick & homebound of our parish. Weekday and Weekend Masses are in St. Raphael Church. Arlene Amisson, Alyssa Chaconis, Janet Auletta, Joanna Barry, Jane Branca, Kathleen Chester, Helen Ciali, Ed Courtney, Jennifer Courtney, Lauren Costantini, Robert Cunningham, Margaret M. Sat., May 12. EASTER Weekday [6]; Memorial of Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Czillich, Bernadine Filippi, Justine Doan, Margaret Dombrowski, Martyrs; Memorial of Saint Pancras, Martyr Bob Dunne, Jason Dzbenski, Sue Dzbenski, Laura Fares Farley, 8:00 am-(1)Francis Tattoni, r/b Riley Family Charlene Edwards Fattori, Dorothea Fell, Gina Ferrara, Marie 4:30 pm-(1)Marie Clendening, r/b Bolton Family;(2)Intentions of Patricia Langon Filidore, Lynda Foldetta, Patricia Gardner, J.C. Garrett, David (living);(3)Timothy Roy Crosby, r/b Preston Family Hibbs, Robert Hibbs, Lori Hoos, MaryAnn Kardos, William Kelly, Sun., May 13. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Kevin Kreiss, Gregory Lucidi, Alex Manukas, John Margicin, Mary 7:30am-MOTHER’S DAY - ALL MASSES FOR LIVING & DECEASED MOTHER’S McDonald, Anne Modica, Jon Nezezon, Robert J. O’Boyle, Patti 9:30 am-MOTHER’S DAY - ALL MASSES FOR LIVING & DECEASED MOTHER’S O’Gorman, Nancy Opalski, Juanita Penkala, Ann Pirrera, Nancy 11:30 am-MOTHER’S DAY - ALL MASSES FOR LIVING & DECEASED Pollack, Jerome Posz, Marianne Przemieniecki, Judith Pullman, MOTHER’S Edward Quinn, III, Albert Rafalski, Donna Marie Ratico, John 5:00 pm- MOTHER’S DAY - ALL MASSES FOR LIVING & DECEASED Ratico, Carl Reinhardt, Sr., June Reinhardt, Jackie Restuccia- DiBiasi, Thomas Ruble, Joan Sandy, Pauline & Edward Sikorski, MOTHER’S Edward Sitzler, James R. Smith, Marie Stearle, Eileen Streight, Mon., May 14. FEAST OF SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE Donna Toomey, Amanda Werb, Hannah Wojciechowski, Marco 7:30 am-(1)Abandoned Souls, r/b Jean Douglass Ziccardi, Virginia Zuno 6:30 pm-(1)Bob McMillan, r/b Wife & Family;(2)Livinbg & Deceased Members of the Rosary Altar Society;(3)Muriel Kitzendollar, r/b Daughter ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Tues., May 15. Easter Weekday [7]: Memorial of Saint Isidore (USA) 7:30 am-(1)Reynaldo de Guzman, r/b The Dacayanan Family;(2)Pat McLaughlin, Saturday, May 19: r/b Family 4:30 pm: M. Miranda, M. Vizzoni, S. Vizzoni, G. Vizzoni, D. Yasick 6:30 pm-NO MASS Wed., May 16. Easter Weekday [7] Sunday, May 20: 7:30 am-(1)Josephine Metrick, r/b Tom & Maryann Wilson;(2)Margaret Riccards 7:30 am: M. Walker, J. Teague, G.L. Pugliese 6:30 pm-(1)Rose M. Crucili, r/b Gertrude Pinto;(2)Intentions of James L. 9:30 am: C. Figueroa, F. Figueroa, N. Hollendooner, A. Nezezon, Brodowicz (living), r/b Charles Brodowicz;(3)Susan Fleming, r/b Catalina Fleming E. Nezezon Thurs., May 17. Easter Weekday [7] 11:30 am: E. Gorman, S. Gorman, C. Senat, J. Lawrence, 7:30 am-(1)Theresa Sarcewicz, r/b John & Christina Mendola A. Ramirez 6:30 pm-(1)Christine Cwirko, r/b Faculty - St. Raphaels;(2)Robert Fleming, 5:00 pm M. Jordan, S. Rose, N. Sidone, A. Boddie, J. Torres r/b Catalina Fleming;(3)Anne H. Blatchford Buttich, r/b Thomas Dill Fri., May 18. Easter Weekday [7]: Memorial of John I Pope, Martyr PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED 7:30 am-(1)Intentions of Emily Grace Pullman (living), r/b Family 6:30 pm-(1)Michele Immordino, r/b John & Deb Mendola;(2)Paul Dombroski, Requiescant in pace. r/b Family Sat., May 19. Easter Weekday [7] 8:00 am-(1) NO MASS due to CHRIS PINTO’S ORDINATION PARISH OFFICE (rectory): 3500 S. Broad St., Hamilton, N.J. 4:30 pm-(1)Theresa Martucci, r/b Mrs. Theresa Mutchiga;(2)Donald Schiariti; 08610; 609-585-7049; fax: 609-585-5876; e-mail: r/b Lou & Gloria Stanziale(3)Agnes Branca, r/b Jane Branca [email protected]; www.straphael-holyangels.com (including Sun., May 20. SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST SUNDAY link to current week’s bulletin). NEW HOURS (effective July 1, 7:30am-(1)Josephine P. Li Mato, r/b Anna Bird;(2)Benedict Barat, r/b Stan 2016): Mon.– Thurs. 9am-7pm; Fri. 9am- 5pm; Sat. 9am-12 noon. Kandebo;(3)Andrew Frederick Skolar, r/b Girl Scouts Whitehorse -Yardville Service PARISH CLERGY: Unit Pastor: Rev. Gene P. Daguplo 9:30 am-(1)Carolyn Uhlig, r/b Gale Fleming;(2)William & Jeffrey Koba, Sr., Parochial Vicar: Rev. Edward Jawidzik r/b Joan;(3)Horace Streight, r/b Wife, Eileen Deacons: Deacon Robert Tharp, Deacon Sal Marcello, Deacon 11:30 am-(1)Joseph “Bud” Goettler, r/b Family;(2)Rose & Ben Vannozzi, Thomas Lavelle, Deacon Richard Arcari, Deacon Bill Palmisano, r/b Daughter;(3)Maria Migliarese Creo, r/b Pat & Sandy Abrams Deacon David Colter, Deacon Gregory Costa 5:00 pm-(1)People of the Parish;(2)Sal Viggiano, r/b Virginia Costantini; PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Sr. Sandra Kulick, S.S.J. (3)Yolanda Zaffutti, r/b Hurley Family (609-270-0388) FAITH FORMATION: (609-585-0542) (Mon.-Fri.,10 am- 4 pm) Director of Religious Education: Deacon Bill Palmisano MASS while AWAY from HOME Secretary: Midge Cassarini Office Assistant: Gabriela Gates If you are travelling, you can locate a Catholic church by going to Mass- FOOD PANTRY: John Margicin (609-585-3848) Times.org or TheCatholicDirectory.com. When you enter a zip code or city, MUSIC DIRECTOR: Lori Hoos (609-462-2929) you will be given a list of several churches within a certain radius, along with SCHOOL: (609-5857733; Fax: 609-581-8436; www.srsnj.org) each church’s Mass schedule, location, etc. (You will need to wait several (Summer [June 20-August18]: Mon. - Thurs., 8 am-2 pm); seconds, while the website search is being completed.) This is also a good Principal: Mrs. Ann M. Cwirko planning tool for when you are preparing for a vacation or business trip. YOUTH MINISTRY: Gez Ford (609-456-8857) MassTimes.org has an IPhone app: Mass Time for Travel. BUSINESS MANAGER: Dennis Heffernan, Bookkeeper: Elaine Welsh ADORATION CANDLE OFFICE SECRETARIES: Karen Peterman (Mon. thru Fri.-8 am-4 Catherine Ruskai, r/b Theresa & Lucia pm), Alice Bolton (Mon. 9 am-3 pm; Wed.-Thurs. 9 am - 12noon; Fri. 9 am-2 pm), Judy Pullman (Tues. 9 am-4 pm; Wed. & Thurs.- SANCTUARY CANDLE 12 noon-7 pm), Claudia DiLissio (Tues. 4-7 pm, Sat. 9am -12); Agnes Branca, r/b Jane Branca Christine Braun (Mon. 3-7 pm; Fri. 11-5pm) # 572 5-13-2018/ pub./ P. 2 From the Pastor Dear Parishioners and Friends of the Parish and School, The whole Catholic world celebrates on May 13, the World Day of Social Communications. This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day (May 13). The intention in all Masses are for all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, godmothers, and mothers-to-be. They are also remembered in the Prayers of the Faithful. After the Prayer, after Communion, a special blessing for mothers will be prayed. After the dismissal, priest, deacon and EM will hand a flower to them as a token of our gratitude for their wonderful role and task as mothers. The rests of the Catholic World celebrates the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord this weekend. Forty days after his Resurrection, Jesus ascended to heaven. The diocese keeps this tradition. So our parish celebrated the Ascension of the Lord on Thursday, May 10th. For the entire diocese, this weekend is the 7th Sunday of Easter. In the Gospel, Jesus prayed and asked God for what his disciples would need. When Jesus prayed for his disciples, he was praying for us as well. Jesus wants us to be united with one another and with God. He knew that we would need God’s protection, and he knew that we would also need God’s guidance. We know that God heard Jesus’ prayer. He hears our prayers too. When we present our needs to God, we follow Jesus’ example of prayer. On May 15, in two batches (2:30 PM and 5:30 PM), 66 candidates for Confirmation will receive the sacrament from Fr.