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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
March 31, 2013
Intentions for the Week of March 24th
Sanctuary Lamp & Altar Candles Otto Braxl Altar Bread & Altar Wine Marion Braxl
Masses for the Week
Monday, April 1 7:00am Dorothea Hamdan 12:05pm Genard Tardive Tuesday, April 2 7:00am Grace Schillaci 12:05pm Elizabeth Chaney Wednesday, April 3 7:00am Maureen McInerney Thursday, April 4
12:05pm 7:00am 12:05pm
Richard Krokus Ester Rosenbatt Gerry Curtin
Friday, April 5 7:00am All the souls in purgatory 12:05pm Rudolph Sokasits Saturday, April 6 7:00am Roy Viola, Sr.
Vigil for Sunday 5:00pm Edward S. Zelasny Roseann Ciok Rudolph Sokasits
Sunday, April 7 7:45am 9:00am
The People of St. Therese Marlene Negri
10:30am 12:00pm
Rudolph Sokasits Charles O’Connor Walter Werder Cataldo J. Acculto
Intentions for the Week of April 7th
Sanctuary Lamp & Altar Candles Intentions of the Scarpetta & Chopoorian families
Altar Bread & Altar Wine Francis Burbridge
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Tithing Income Last Week (Palm Sunday) $19,347.05
Income Same Week Last Year (Palm Sunday) $22,142.59
From the Pulpit: “A gift is something that we do not have to give!
No law requires us to give gifts on birthdays and Mother’s Day.
Similarly, our gifts to God are prompted by the spirit of generosity.
We give because we want to give. We give because we love. Tithing
is giving a gift . . . for every gift we have ever received.”
Comments from the pews: “Tithing is a very practical way to
meet a Christian requirement, namely, the financial support of the
Lord’s good works. I’m sure this is about the best way to solve the
money worries that plague pastors and people alike.”
Sanctuary Lamp and Altar Candles
Did you know that you are able to purchase the
Sanctuary Lamp/Altar Candles and the Altar
Bread/ Altar Wine in memory of, or in honor of a loved one or special event? The cost is $25 per
set and the intention will be remembered all
week. Stop in to the rectory to on check available
dates.
Career Transition Team
St. Therese Career Transition Team provides assistance to the
unemployed and under-employed through career
counseling/coaching on a one-on-one by request basis. If you
would like assistance with resume writing, networking
techniques, preparing for an interview, interviewing techniques,
identifying significant accomplishment to include on resume,
etc., contact: Mary Ann Dudak 973-927-8979 or [email protected] or John Butler 973-584-6605 or [email protected]
Please Pray for the Sick, Especially for: Cheryl Knop, Amelia
Castellano, Sara Wronko, Rose Mandala, Lorie Cagnoni, James Favo, Christopher Conrad, Baby Cassella, Michael Morelli, Jesse & Megan Baird, Chris & Robbie Rozyla, Joey Johnson, William Balko, Cathy McGuire, Dorothy Berdel, Rosemary Martinez GUIDELINES FOR NAMES LISTED HERE: For privacy reasons, all names must be submitted by immediate family members only. We will place names on our Prayer
of the Faithful Announcement from the pulpit for 3 weeks; afterward the name will be
listed in our bulletin. Twice annually (January & July 1st) Fr. Marc will clear the list.
If you wish to have a person relisted on either list, simply call the parish office.
NCAA Final Four Beefsteak Dinner
The 10th Annual NCAA Final Four Beefsteak
Dinner will be held on Saturday night, April 6th,
2013 at the St. Therese School gymnasium to
benefit the St. Therese CYO Basketball
program. Five huge TV’s will broadcast both
NCAA semifinal games starting at 6:00 pm
(doors open at 5:30 pm). A full beefsteak (filet mignon) dinner
(catered by The Brownstone Restaurant), beer, wine and soda
will be served, followed by dessert and coffee. In addition
raffles and 50/50 games will be held during the event.
Price per ticket is $45 and seats must be reserved in advance.
Individual tickets or full tables can be purchased by calling
Mike McDonald at 973-927-5290 or Bob Murphy at 973-632-
5208.
Men’s Cornerstone
We are bringing the Men’s
Cornerstone Program to St.
Therese! The first step is joining the
men at St. Lawrence on their next
retreat April 5th -6
th (27 hours.) It is
a wonderful opportunity to
strengthen your Catholic faith. For more information or contact
Bart Martinez at 973-455-1660 or 973-927-3125.
Golf Outing
It's been a long winter! Welcome
spring at The 30th Annual St.
Therese School Golf Outing,
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at
Farmstead Golf & CC. Please
contact Julie Matthews for more
information (973) 387-0317.
SAVE THE DATE
BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY APRIL 14th
K of C Council 6320 is sponsoring a blood drive (whole blood
and red blood cells) on Sunday, April 14th, from 8:30 AM to
1:30 PM, in the St Therese School auditorium. It will be
supervised by the Blood Center of New Jersey. The blood drive
is open to anyone who is at least 17 years of age (16 years old
with parental permission) and weighs at least 120 pounds.
Walk-ins are welcomed. For further details, please contact John
Wolf, 973-584-5413 or [email protected]
Headbands for Cancer
During the next months, 3 young parishioners, Lexie Metzler,
Samantha Leinert & Katlyn Houtz will be collecting old t-shirts
for a project called Headbands for Cancer. The t-shirts will be
made into braided headbands to be sold and 100% of the profits from the sale of these headbands will go to the American
Cancer Society. There is a collection bin in the atrium for you
to put your t-shirts in. Please assist these three wonderful
teenagers with their project for such a worthy cause.
St. Therese Travel Club
St. Therese Travel Club announces two special events.
April 3, 2013 We will discuss a very special trip to
Israel for 9/25/2013 to 10/4/2013. We will highlight all
the wonderful sites in Israel.
April 17, 2013 We will be looking at Avalon River
Cruises with very special offers for the balance of this
year and new offers for 2014. River cruising has
become very popular and is a great way to visit parts
of Europe.
Reservations are required for both events. Please call Pat at
(973) 895-9150 for further details.
Don't forget if you want to go to EATALY on April 7
you must reply by Monday, March 25th.
Spring Clothing Collection
Grade 8 of St. Therese School will be holding a spring clothing
collection on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14
th. We
will be able to accept the following items:
clothing blankets pocketbooks bicycles
bedspreads belts table cloths ties curtains shoes soft toys scarves trucks small toys
We cannot accept outdoor toys, videos, books or CD's.
Please drop off your items at the trailer in the front parking lot
on Saturday and Sunday between 9am and
2pm. All items need to be in tied garbage
bags. Toys and shoes should be bagged
separately. Spring is a great time to clean out
our closets and drawers. Thank you for your
support.
Baskets of Hope Thank You
Thank you to all who helped to make the Baskets of HOPE
collection for St. Clare's Children's Crisis Intervention Services
(C.C.I.S.) so successful! The collection brought in many bags of
pajamas, blankets, and backpacks that filled the truck of Vicky
and Ray Gyuga, who delivered again this year. In addition,
there was a generous cash donation. The C.C.I.S. representative
was quoted about the "very generous" donation, "You have no
idea how much we need this, and how much this will help."
Special thanks to the
Baskets of HOPE readers/alternates and their families for
their continued dedication to this wonderful giving program.
DUNLOW LIBRARY PROJECT
Our parish has adopted a mission to provide a building to use as
a library to an elementary school in a financially disadvantaged
town in Appalachia. The goal is to raise $40,000 and, to date,
through your generosity the project has reaped $29,500. We
have selected the week of July 7th – 13
th when a group of our
youth and a handful of adults will embark on St. Therese
Parish’s first Appalachian Mission to complete the building
setup! If you care to donate to the trip fund, feel free to contact
Mark Tosso 973-584-8271 x 735 or, to donate to the building
fund, call Mike McDonald (973-927-5290). The project’s web
site is www.dunlowschoollibrary.com.
YOUTH FUN DAY- POT LUCK PICNIC
Saturday, April 20, 2013 10:00am – 3:00pm
Horseshoe Lake Island Pavilion
Eyland Avenue, Succasunna, N.J.
A pot luck meal is one in which everyone provides a dish of
food to share with all in attendance. Pot luck meals are believed
to date back to 16th century England. Its purpose was to provide
food for unexpected or uninvited guests. “the luck of the pot!”
If you are interested in joining us, please sign-up at the church
during the weekends of March 30/31 and April 6/7. You are
invited to bring one or more of the following:
Salad Main Course Side Dish Dessert Beverage
Games and fun for everyone!
Bring your own chair and picnic blanket!
Catholics Returning Home
“Catholics Returning Home” program starts on Tuesday, April
9, 2013. The program will meet for a total
of 6 sessions, once weekly, starting at 7:30
pm. This FREE program is open to all
Catholics and is not restricted to
geographic location or parish affiliation.
We welcome all Catholics who feel
disconnected from the Church for any
reason. No matter how long apart and
regardless of the reason, we invite you to review and renew
your relationship with the Catholic Church If you know
someone who may benefit from this program, please encourage
him or her to visit the site St. Therese website for more
information, call the rectory or Michael Calabrese at 973-219-
7312.
SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHEON
Friday, May 24, 2013 at St. Therese School
Doors will open 10:45 a.m.
NO early admittance!
2nd
Annual Senior Prom LUAU. A festive
lunch will be served with live music for your
dining pleasure. There will be door prizes and of
course we’ll crown a prom Queen and King!! Get out your
Hawaiian shirts and skirts or your prom
dresses and suits and enjoy!!!
You will be able to purchase tickets after
masses beginning 4/27 or by contacting Barbara Dziedic (Ticket
Coordinator) at 973-927-9238. Barbara will coordinate
Roxbury Community Club sign-ups in addition to parishioner
sign ups.
KINDLY NOTE THAT YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ORDER TO
ATTEND THE LUNCHEON
If you have any questions regarding the luncheon, please
contact KerriAnn Mulligan (Chairperson) at 973-479-0845 or
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage
The Divine Mercy Pilgrimage
National Shrine of Divine Mercy
Eden Hill, Stockbridge, MA
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Meeting at the Park & Ride (Corner of Rt 46 E & Beverwyck
Road) departing 7:00am sharp. $35 pp, payable to: Barangay of
the Virgin, Inc., c/o Faye Nucum, 25 Lake Shore Drive, Lake
Hiawatha, NJ 07034. Estimated return to Park & Ride is 8:30
pm.
Please all Faye at 973-479-2009 for more information.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II,
designated the Sunday after Easter as
Mercy Sunday. He has asked that
devotions be held in all churches imploring
the Divine Mercy on the Church and on the
world. These devotions will be held at St.
Therese on Sunday, April 7th, beginning at
3pm - they will last from 45 minutes to an
hour.
ATTENTION
ST. THERESE SCHOOL GRADUATES!
St. Therese School will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary
this fall! We are hoping that you'll be willing to share your
cherished school memories from the past 50 years with us!
Please email any photos or stories about the school to
[email protected]. Or, if you'd rather, please feel free
to drop off any duplicate photographs or other memorabilia at
the school (in an envelope labeled 50th Anniversary). We look
forward to hearing from you and your schoolmates, so please
spread the word! Any questions, feel free to email us at
Mass Cards
Do to the high volume of mass card transactions; we are
requesting that all mass card requests are done Monday –
Thursday from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm. This is a necessary trial
during this time of transition in the rectory office. Your
assistance is appreciated!
Easter Hours
The Religious Education Office will be closed beginning
Holy Thursday and reopen on Monday, April 8th.
The Rectory Office will be closed beginning
Good Friday and re-open Monday, April 8th.
Easter Blessings to you and your families!!
Year of Faith
October 11, 2012 – November 24, 2013
With the Apostolic Letter of 11 October 2011, Pope Benedict
XVI declared a Year of Faith. This year which began on
October 11, 2012, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the
Second Ecumenical Vatican Council (Vatican II), will conclude
on 24 November 2013, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
Universal King (Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of
Faith, Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith).
The Year of Faith is a “summons to an authentic and renewed
conversion to the Lord, the One Savior of the world” (Porta
Fidei 6). In other words, the Year of Faith is an opportunity for
Catholics to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and
enter into a deeper relationship with him. The “door of faith” is
opened at one’s baptism, but during this year Catholics are
called to open it again, walk through it and rediscover and
renew their relationship with Christ and his Church. (http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yearoffaith).
Furthermore, the Year of Faith will allow us to share in the
ministry of evangelization. By rediscovering and renewing our
relationship with Christ and His Church we will be better
prepared to share the Good News with others. For more detailed
information related to Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Letter and the
Year of Faith we invite you to visit:
http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en/annus-
fidei/indicazioni-pastorali-per-l-anno-della-fede.html
And visit the site managed by The United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops site at: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-
teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/
Also remember the many programs available at St. Paul’s Inside
the Walls, a ministry under the direction and guidance of Fr.
Paul Manning which offers many enriching outreach and
training programs. A number of our Parishioners have attended
programs at the Madison-based facility. We encourage you to
visit the site shown below program information and course
registration. www.insidethewalls.org
Upcoming event: Series of Talks on Vatican II: During the
season of Pentecost we will be offering a series which will start
by discussing the events/climate that led to Vatican II and a
discussion of the remarkable ministry of Blessed Pope John
XXIII. The focus of the sessions will be on:“the Church's best
energies and studies with all earnestness how to have the message of salvation more readily welcomed by men.” (from
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/pope0261i.htm - Blessed Pope John XXIII -
Address at the Opening of Vatican Council II - 11 October 1962)
Did you know…The logo for The Year of Faith “is composed of a
square, bordered field on which a boat,
symbolizing the Church, is represented as
sailing on a graphically minimal
representation of waves. The main mast of
the boat is a cross from which sails are
displayed in the form of dynamic signs
which compose the trigram of Christ
(IHS). The background to the sails is a sun
which, associated with the trigram, refers
also to the Eucharist.”
(from:http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en/annus-fidei/logo.html)
EVERY WEDNESDAY
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Throughout the year, Jesus' Real Presence is celebrated for 12
hours, from 7:30am to 7:30pm at the Adoration
Room/Children's Prayer Room at St. Therese, through
exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and culminating with
Evening Prayer and Benediction. Come and be blessed! Stay
for an hour or even a few minutes. You'll be glad you came!
Evening Prayer & Benediction
7:00pm – 7:45pm in the church. You’re invited for Evening
Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours (also known as Vespers)
and Benediction. We will provide an easy to follow “script”.
A Message from our Pastor
Divine Mercy – Indeed one of the most beautiful attributes of
our God is His mercy. At one time or another, each of us has
been a privileged recipient of the mercy of God especially by
participation in the Sacrament of Penance. Moreover, we have
been graced with divine mercy as a result of fervent private
prayer. We should be so thankful for the goodness of God to
us. Truly, “God will not deny his mercy to anyone. Heaven
and earth may change, but God’s mercy will never be exhausted.” Saint Faustina Kowalska, Divine Mercy in My Soul.
Catholics all over the world celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
on the first Sunday after Easter Sunday. It is a day of
extraordinary graces – a complete outpouring of His mercy
upon all who approach Him with great trust and expectant faith.
To properly celebrate this great day, we should prepare well.
The following are ways, as a parish and as individuals, we can
prepare well for this magnificent Sunday of abundant blessings:
1. Make the novena to the Divine Mercy.
2. Receive the Sacrament of Penance (confession), during the
season of Lent.
3. Attend the parish Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday
Evening, and pray for the mercy of the Lord.
4. Share your personal experiences of God’s great mercy with
those who are in need of such a special message.
5. Read the Diary of St. Maria Faustina.
6. During the days leading to Divine Mercy Sunday,
remember to pause for prayer during the 3 o’clock hour –
the hour of our Lord Jesus died on the cross.
7. Visit the following website to learn more about the
devotion of Divine Mercy:
www.divinemercysunday.com
www.hnom.org/dm.htm
Father Marc
BUY SHOP RITE GROCERY &
PHARMACY GIFT CARDS
Every weekend following Every Mass!!
You purchase at 100% face value
(i.e. Buy a $50 card for $50 - no extra cost for you!) Use them for grocery & pharmacy purchases each week.
St. Therese Earns 5% (free money!!)
A few more volunteers are needed to help once every 5 weeks!
If you can help please see Father Marc or call Dawn Caruso at
(973) 927-1059.
ONGOING COLLECTIONS
BOXES in the CHURCH FOYER
Box Tops for Education (found on many grocery items) to support St. Therese School.
Used Eyeglasses - the Knights of Columbus are collecting for this worthy charity. Visit
www.neweyesfortheneedy.org
ANGELS STILL NEEDED
Are you in a position to help a young boy
or girl continue his or her Catholic
Education? Economic hardships are
placing several students in jeopardy of
having to leave our school. You can be
the “wings” to lift them up in these
troubled times. If you can help, make
your contributions payable to St. Therese
School and send them to the rectory
labeled “Angel Tuition Fund” but please
make checks payable to St. Therese.
Thank you!
REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
Smoke Free games start on Sunday at 6:45PM and on Monday at 7:15PM in the school auditorium. Join us!
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Second Monday of each month August.-May. Mass at 7pm, Rosary after Communion, meeting follows in the All Purpose Room. Call Donna Gorman at 973-584-6896.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: First, 3rd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM (call prior to attending as dates may vary!) at the Seasons Glen Clubhouse in Mt. Arlington. Open to everyone. Call KerriAnn Mulligan at 973-479-0845 or by email to [email protected]
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Every Wednesday 7:30am – 7:30pm. Immediately after the 7:00am mass until Benediction in the Prayer Room. All welcome to stop by anytime; to become a scheduled adorer call Lucy Balko at 862-219-5794.
EVENING PRAYER & BENEDICTION: Every Wednesday evening in the Church Sanctuary. 7:00 – 7:45pm. All welcome.
ST. THERESE PRAYER GROUP: Every Wednesday evening, Rosary and Novena after Evening Prayer 7:45pm in the Church. Open to everyone. Call Lucy Balko at 862-219-5794.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: First and Third Wednesday of each month at 8:00PM at the KofC Hall in Netcong. Call Greg Birrer, GK at 973- 927-3116 or by email to [email protected]
PRO LIFE COMMITTEE: Second Thursday of each month Sept. – May. 7pm recitation of the Rosary at the Tabernacle followed by meeting at 7:30pm. Call Liz Smith at 973-584-5531 or by email to [email protected]
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP/UN GRUPO DE ORACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Every Thursday evening, 5pm – 6pm in the Prayer Room. Call Yolanda at
862-219-5850.
ST. Therese BINGO
In the School Auditorium
Sundays at 6: 45pm
Mondays at 7:15pm
Refreshments are available for purchase.
Come join us for a night of fun & prizes!
Ministry Schedule
April 6th
& 7th
Second Sunday of Easter
(Sunday of Divine Mercy)
5:00PM 7:45AM 9:00AM 10:30AM 12:00PM
Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
J. Zisa D. Bogdan M. Bogdan C. Buczynski G. Buczynski T. Campbell
W. Lovas S. Nocchi R. O’Brien D. Preuss I. Preuss M. Recchia
P. Hefferan R. Kiesche R. Kiesche P. McDonnell K.A. Mulligan T. O’Connell
V. Moore J. Padron R. Silva D. Sparano A. Tumminello L. Tumminello
T. Fay K. Houtz L. Kali A. Mazzoni E. McCarthy E. Scapyak
Lectors V. Termini C. Fitzgerald M. Harding D. Padron A. Carroll
Altar Servers J. Irwin R. Mendelsohn M. Mendelsohn
N. Birrer S. Birrer E. McLaughlin
C. Hinson J. Martinez S. Murray
K. Irving L. Padron J. Wrobel
I. Aranda J. Brown E. Medina
Gift Card Team F. Courtright D Gorman
J. Hastings J. Ortiz
B. Robles A. Colucci
L. Peach L. Durocher
A Letizia L. Wallace
Nursing Home M. Lepre
Soup Kitchen Cookers Note: aluminum pans are available for use in the closet in the All Purpose Room Kitchen.
Servers: C.Steinhauer, L.Albrecht, C.Agacinski, L.Feind, R.Bolognese, JWolf
Cookers: M. Medina, G. Finckenor, L. Kali, D. Krannich
