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REV. PETER J. PALMISANO Pastor

REV. MARCO VITRANO Parochial Vicar

REV. GEORGE M. REILLY In Residence

REV. COLIN KAY Weekend Assistant

REV. MR. ANTHONY LAFRANCA Deacon

ROSE TODARO Director of Religious Education

RENÉE DI GIROLAMO Administrative Assistant

JOANNE BRIGLIO Administrative Assistant

MICHELE FAZIO Parish Bookkeeper

SUSAN TOMS Office Manager - Part Time

EVAN TINTLE-CHARPENTIER Music Director

RUTH ANN CARPARELLI Music Ministry

MARISALLY SANTIAGO Youth Minister - Part Time

PETER S. PIROG Facilities Manager

LISA BUONO PETER S. PIROG VINCENT LETO JOHN PRELICH

OLMV Trustees

Our Lady of Mount Virgin website:

www.mountvirgin.com

SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST

WEEKEND MASS Saturday: 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:45 AM (Italian), 11:30 AM with Family Choir WEEKDAY MASS Monday & Wednesday at 8:00 AM in Main Church Friday at 7:00 PM in Main Church Tuesday & Thursday at 12:00 Noon in OLS Chapel, 111 Jewell Street in Garfield 1st & 3rd Friday: 7:00 PM (Italian) 4th Friday: 7:00 PM (Bi-Lingual Memorial Mass) Holy Days of Obligation 7:00 PM - Vigil, 12 Noon in Chapel, 7:00 PM (Bi-Lingual) DEVOTIONS Monday: 8:00 AM St. Jude Novena Wednesday 8:00 AM St. Rita Novena Thursday: 12:00 PM St. Jude Novena 1st Friday: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

7:00 PM Sacred Heart (Italian) 2nd Friday 7:00 PM Youth Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3rd Friday: 7:00 PM San Pio (Italian) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM and any day upon request. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 2nd & 4th Sunday: 1:00 PM Contact Rose at the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Contact the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Monthly visitation and communion for home-bounds. Contact the Parish Office. MEALS WITH A MISSION 63 Harrison Ave., Garfield, NJ 07026 (201) 986-6325 PARISH REGISTRATION Every family participating regularly in the spiritual life of our Parish is encouraged to register. Registration is our only means of recognizing anyone as a member of our Parish. It is also important for testimonial letters regarding Sponsorship for the Sacraments. To register, contact the Parish Office during office hours. CHURCH/RECTORY ADDRESS OFFICE HOURS OLS CHAPEL 188 Mac Arthur Ave. Monday - Friday 111 Jewell St. Garfield, NJ 07026 9:00 AM-12:30 & 1:30-4:00 PM Garfield, NJ 07026 Tel: 973-772-2295 Saturdays: Closed Fax: 973-478-4389 Sundays: Closed

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growing in faith by living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

V rescendo nella grazia, crescendo nella gratitudine e

crescendo nella fede per mezzo di vivere il Vangelo di Gesù Cristo.

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT VIRGIN, GARFIELD, NJ

April 19, 2020 - 2nd Sunday of Easter

“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” John 20:19

Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, a new neighbor, a new work colleague, a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. A simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way.

My Friends, BELIEVING

New birth, new life, good news! These themes run throughout today’s scripture readings. The first reading from the Acts of the Apostles describes the joyful early days of the newly born church, when members devoted themselves to instruction, the communal life, the breaking of bread, and the prayers. The passage from Peter’s first letter echoes that joy, and assures those who now believe though they never saw Jesus that their faith will lead to their salvation.

But amid all the joy, the Gospel reading calls us to sober reality. Not everyone can believe so easily. Even an apostle can doubt this astonishing news of the Resurrection. Thomas couldn’t be a believer on his own. Having missed the Sunday gathering, he just couldn’t say yes on his own. But one week later when he was there with all the others, that made all the difference in the world. In fact it made him a believer.

Across the centuries, Jesus reaches forward to touch us today: “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Living God’s Word We are all here, every Sunday, and we are all part of the Body of Christ. It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child. I’d rather say it takes a community of faith to raise a believer. It’s how we come to faith and stay in faith.

Loving and praying for you always, Fr. Peter

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL/EVANGELIZATION To Evangelize is to live out our Baptism Call! We must all make choices on how we act in the future. The Lord is saying that we should be wise enough to think about the consequences of our actions. To Evangelize: “Everyone who hears My words and does not act upon them will be likened to a foolish person who built a house on sand.”

Matthew 7:26

A Prayer for those working during the pandemic: O Lord, we ask you to watch over and keep safe those that go out to work each day. We pray first for healthcare personnel both in hospitals, nursing home and those who respond to emergencies, for police and fire fighters. We pray for clerks in stores, mail and package deliverers, public service workers, those who prepare take-out meals and those who deliver them, bank and postal workers, those who work in transportation, all radio and TV personnel, and for those that we may have forgotten. We remember that we are all brothers and sisters on this planet earth, and we ask for healing, strength, and the ability to live each day with gratitude. Amen

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

ALL ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELED.

Have you and your family been struggling to pay your gas and electric bills? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund may be able to help you pay your winter heating and PSE&G bills. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2020. For those falling behind on their electric and gas bill, who are not eligible for low-income programs, moderate-income programs such as the PAGE Grant and/or New Jersey SHARES programs, may provide the help you need. For more info, or to fine out how to apply, call “211” which is available 7 days a week, or visit pseg.com/help or pseg.com/ayuda (Spanish).

Charities and nonprofits are on the frontline responding to our neighbors and communities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, but risk catastrophic damage from evaporating revenue, new and rising demands for assistance, and major disruptions in charitable giving. Tell Congress to act now and provide emergency aid to nonprofit organizations by expanding charitable giving and providing organizations with grants, loans, and tax credits. Click the link below to log in and send your message:

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C.C.D. Parents: Please continue your children's’ religious formation. All information can be downloaded from the company we use for our materials. During the current health crisis, Pflaum is providing the digital versions of student lessons Please go to:

https://www.pflaumweeklies.com/

Password is 1137834 Please follow the directions on the website to access the lesson. God Bless

About the Gospel: Jesus’ friends discover that His tomb is empty on the third day after His death. They do not know where he has gone. Jesus appears to His friends and shares that He has been raised from the dead. His friends rejoice that He has returned. Visit www.usccb.org/bible/readings to read this Sunday’s Scripture. Family Prayer: Alleluia! We are filled with joy that Jesus has been raised from the dead. Help us, God, to share our joy with others. Amen Question of the Week: How do you share the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection with others? Life Question: What Good News have you heard lately?

APRIL 19, 2020

Caitlyn Manger, Jay McNulty, Splendora Rastelli, Vincent Pipitone, Paul & Connie Munier, Tommy Briggs, Maddie Kelble, Carole Tedesco, Nicholas Nunno, John Nordyk, Jamie P., Genevieve Triola McClory, Gabriel Perrelli, Susan Perrelli,

Marge Latona, Suzie & Alberto Furnari, Lisa Scaravelloni, Andrea Scalera, Lorraine & Ed Ransom, James Michaels and Mary Lentini.

In Loving Memory…

The Altar Wine will be offered during the month of April for Living Intentions of Giuseppa Barcia as requested by Peter, Anthony and Lucille Latona. The Altar Candle will be offered during the month of April in loving memory of Susan Leto as requested by Santa & Santo Scimeca. The Blessed Sacrament Lamp will be offered during the month of April in loving memory of Stanley & Sophie Makowka and Joseph Makowka as requested by Cathy Makowka. The San Pio Candle will be offered during the month of April in loving memory of Antonio Drago as requested by Catherine Petriello.

Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, April 19 Nicholas Prosapio - r/b Domenica & Kevin English Salvatore & Antonia LoBue and Pietro Geranio - r/b The LoBue Family Jose Martins - r/b His Wife & Daughter Monday, April 20 Rose Vita - r/b Kevin & Domenica English Tuesday, April 21 Ernest Rosolen - r/b Madeline Taormina Wednesday, April 22 Rose Vita - r/b Pat & Steve Browne Thursday, April 23 Ernest Rosolen - r/b r/b John Prelich Friday, April 24 - Memorial Mass Rose & Frank Miranda & Their Children - r/b Their

Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren Giovanni Lomagno - r/b The Family Angela Holahan - r/b The Family Rose Vita - r/b The DiGirolamo Family Antonino Drago - r/b Giovanna Zingone Saturday, April 25 Perpetual Memorial Mass Frances Prelich - r/b John Prelich & Family Sunday, April 26 Connie Santa Lucia - r/b Emil Ciliento & Florence Mazzer Rosalia & Domenico Patti - r/b Carmla Panzarella Mercedes Minch - r/b The DiGirolamo Family Please remember all the deceased of the parish, especially Erwin Burkert and Peter Latona.

Heal Me

My God and Father, healer of the sick, I turn to You in my time of need. Hear my prayer.

O God, grant me the courage to bear my pain, and the confidence to hope that I shall be well

for I rely on Your love.

Bless the efforts of my Doctors and Nurses. Endow then with your wisdom to heal.

Bless the efforts of all who seek to restore me to health. May it be Your will to restore me to health, that I may

complete my years in happiness and well-being. Permit me to return to my loved ones and to my tasks.

Bless me with insight and strength to serve You wholeheartedly.

Amen

** Please call Renée, Joanne or Susan at 973-772-2295, if there is anyone you would like to be added to the prayer list.

My Friends, All Mass Intentions for Daily Mass are being prayed for privately. Our Sunday Mass can be found on our website: www.mountvirgin.com or on www.youtube.com and type in Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield, NJ in the search bar.

Second Sunday of Easter

“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

John 20:29b