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1 Lloyd Avenue ~ Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 OFFICE HOURS
The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Rev. Thomas Rekiel, Pastor Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Frederick Walters, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Peter M. Fiore Deacon William Ward, Retired Virginia Akhoury, Pastoral Minister Dawn Sacco Paskalides, Holy Family School Principal School Secretary, Toni Fiore School Bookkeeper Tammy Zebick Director of Religious Education, Anne Giedlinski Director of Music Ministry, Randy Hertzog Parish Bookkeeper, Robyn Morris Parish Secretary, Celeste Walsh
RECTORY [email protected]
Phone 973-377-1817 Fax 973-377-6350
www.holyfamilyfp.org
HOLY FAMILY YOUTH MINISTER [email protected]
SCHOOL 973-377-4181
Www.holy-family-school.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
973-377-3101 [email protected]
MAINTENANCE COUNCIL Ralph Aurilia - 973-951-6508 Gene Miranda - 973-583-2469 Roger Siara - 973-822-1661
FINANCE COUNCIL Ralph Aurilia 973-951-6508 Bob Cottam 973-887-1232 *Anne Feith 973-966-1314 Peter Fiore 917-880-9601 Gene Miranda 973-583-2469 Roger Siara 973-822-1661 *Michael Prokop973-301-0678 Bob Scirocco 973-377-1387 Fred Summa 973-822-3362
*Parish Trustee
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER– May 14, 2017
Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, 12:00, 7:30 pm
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:15 am, Saturday 8:15 am
Holy Day Schedule Vigil Mass, 7:30 pm
7:30, 9:00 am, 12:10, 7:30 pm
Mass Schedule
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, May 15, 2017 Easter Weekday 8:15 - TUESDAY, May 16, 2017 Easter weekday 8:15 - WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 Easter weekday 8:15 - Paul Lanza, 1st Anniversary THURSDAY, May 18, 2017 Easter Weekday 8:15 - Anna Prokop FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 Easter Weekday 8:15 - SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017 Easter Weekday 8:15 - Mary and Don Raab 5:30 - Fr. Paul Longua - People of Holy Family Parish SUNDAY, May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:30 - Carl Krah - Carmela Cuccinello 9:00 - Concetta Russomando, 7th Anniversary - Josephine Parlavecchio - Gerri Lordi 10:30 - Mary Napoli - Camilo Sanchez - Joan Malone 12:00 - Libera Armenti - Debra Sheldon 7:30 -
PRAY FOR THE SICK Please pray for our parishioners, relatives and friends
who are ill: Alison Walters Soderburg, James Connolly Sr., Fr. Fred, Alyssa Blatt, Peggy Schneyer, John Mahoney, Kate Monteforte, John Schneyer, Stephen Matuszek, Ramona Baumgaertner, Theresa Veverka, Steven Reich, John Veverka, Dave Kreutzer, Curt Price, Ted Gleichmann, Bedley Byers, Helene Searle, Mary O’Connor, George Padkowsky, Marilyn Reilly, Peter and Antonette Sena, Nicholas Livote, Martin Chiarolanzio, Sr., Sloane Dyer, Anne D’Innocenzio, Tina and Joe McCaffrey, Ken Eberle, Ted Borowiec.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER those serving in the armed forces: LTC Timothy Renahan USA Sgt. Jared K. Nucci, USA Matthew Manzione, USA
AS1 Brian Schramm, USN HT2 Thomas Dwyer ESWS, USN PFC Stephen Hanily, USMC PFC Patrick Montuore USMC Lt. Stephen Scirocco USMC Sgt. Chad Jennings, USA
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - First, second, third and fourth Sundays of each month at 1:15pm. Baptism preparation for parents first Tuesday of the month. Phone rectory for details and information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION - Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:15pm. HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL - An environment for growth in faith, values and knowledge. Tiny Tots (2 1/2 yrs. old), Pre K 3 &4, & K. For further information, please call the school office, 973-377-4181. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - A program of religious instruction for grades 1 through 8. Confirmation preparation for high school students. For further information, call the Religious Education Office, 973-377-3101. SOCIAL MINISTRIES Ministry to the Homebound: Mary Scirocco,973-377-1387 Ministry to the Hungry: Anne Platoff, 973-822-0430 Sharon Carr, 973-568-5932 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Dr. McDowell Council - For information, call Charlie Pane 862-368-8585. For Hall rentals, call Ralph Aurilia at 973-301-0297. PRO-LIFE MINISTRY - Frank and Barbara Tinari, 973-822-0084. Important Contact Information: New Jersey Right to Life (njrtl.org) 732-562-0562. CENTERING PRAYER meets at 7:30 p.m. in the K of C Hall on Monday nights. ROSARY is prayed each day at 7:50 a.m. (before the 8:15 Mass). MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA is prayed on Mondays after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for veneration on the First Friday, after the 8:15 mass until 10:00 a.m., and every Thursday after the 8:15 mass.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Stephen Wilder, (brother of Celeste Walsh),
Walter Lukasik, (son in law of Maria and Louis Picone), John (Jack) O’Conner.
MASSES AROUND THE COUNTRY - To find the closest church in the U.S., or go to www.masstimes.org A televised Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30 to 7 a.m. each Sunday morning. www.TheSundayMass.org.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Please help support our local programs by donations of clothing, shoes and household items in our donation bin located in the parking lot.
WE WELCOME INTO OUR COMMUNITY: Gianni Matteo Corvelli, Son of Gianni and Roxanne Corvelli.
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May 14 First Communion 12:00 Mass May 15 Centering Prayer Group 7:30pm K/CHall May 16 Confirmation Practice Church Holy Family School Clothing Drive May 17 Confirmation 7:30pm Church May 21 Communion 12:00pm Church May 22 Centering Prayer Group 7:30pm K/C Hall Bible Study 7:30pm Church Hall May 24 Vigil Mass 7:30pm May 25 Feast of the Ascension of the Lord Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 12:10 & 7:30pm May 29 Memorial Day
Thank you for all you do to support the Food Pantry.) Your continued generosity helps those in need. This week’s item is cereal (not cheerios.) Please remember we cannot accept expired items so check dates before you donate. Sharon Carr @973-568-5932, Anne Platoff @ 973-822- 0430.
GIFT CARDS for the Supermarkets are available in the school office Monday-Friday during school hours. For more information please call 973-377-3101.
STOCK DONATIONS Some of you have inquired about donating Stock to the church. If you would like to support the parish in this way please contact Celeste at 973-377-1817.
We meet every Tuesday at 9:30 am at the home of Barbara Tinari, 17 Cathedral Ave., Florham Park. We knit/crochet shawls for those in our community
who are going through a difficult time. If you cannot make our meetings, you can work at home. Our last meeting will be on May 23rd.
TITHING: This week’s collection was $10,956.00, (last year’s was $10,539.00). Thank you for your continued generosity.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Registration is being accepted for Tiny Tots (21/2 yrs. old) Pre K 3, Pre K 4, and Kindergarten. Information about Holy Family School can be obtained by calling 973-377-4181 or visiting the school office for an information packet. Individual visits and tours can be scheduled throughout the year by calling the school office. Enrollment in kindergarten requires the child to have reached his or her fifth birthday by October 1.
American Cancer Society’s RELAY FOR LIFE will take place on May 20th at Hanover Park High School. Join a team, volunteer or donate! For more info visit relayforlife.org/florhamparkNJ or contact Carol Stavraka at 973-520-8181
First Communion at Holy Family Parish
Following the ancient tradition and practice of the Church, the season of the First Sacraments is approaching. It corresponds to the Paschal (Easter) season in the life of the Church although some parishes will continue to celebrate First Sacraments well into the Pentecost season.
As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us "The sacra-ments of Christian initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist - lay the foundations of every Christian life. The shar-ing in the divine nature given to men through the grace of Christ bears a certain likeness to the origin, development, and nourish-ing of natural life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life. By means of these sacra-ments of Christian initiation, they thus receive in increasing measure the treasures of the divine life and advance toward the perfection of charity." Catechism of the Catholic Church #1212.
First Holy Communion is the common name for a per-son's first reception of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Roman Catholics recognize the importance of this event as the Eucharist is the central focus of the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. First Communion is not practiced in the Eastern Catho-lic Churches, which practice Infant Communion.
First Communions will be held on May 14th, & 21st at 12:00 Mass
MASS BOOK is open for July 1st-December 31st. During July and August we will not be having a 7:30pm mass on Sunday evenings.
RELIGIOUS ITEMS FOR THE MISSIONS Ginny Akhoury is collecting religious items, prayer cards, novena booklets, med-als, small statues, rosaries (broken ones will be repaired) cruci-fixes and greeting cards, for distribution around the world. These items will be sent to missions in Africa, India, the Philippines and many other locations. Please leave any contributions in the baskets at the doors of the church.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome the following families
who joined our parish: Mr. & Mrs. Remigio Tolentino, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rodrigues, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Antonelli, Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Greco, Mr. Paul Grace, Ms. Natalie Sawczyn.
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SPRING CLEANUP DON’T THROW IT AWAY!
Save it for Holy Family School’s Spring Clothing Drive
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Time: 2pm- 5:30pm
Place: Holy Family School Gym
Clothes and so much more… Shoes, Belts, Ties, Scarves,
Handbags, Hats, Linens, Towels, Tablecloths, Bedding, Curtains,
Stuffed Animals, Toys, Small Appliances, Books (no school text books)
Please NO furniture or car seats
Clothing is not shredded for rags Holy Family School will receive a donation for the
total poundage collected
***Please put donated items in Well-Tied plastic garbage bags*** If you have any questions please contact Mary our coordinator @ 973-820-1700
Thank you for supporting Holy Family School! This activity is not endorsed by the Florham Park Board of Education
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5 Reasons to Honor Mary this May
It’s been a long-standing Catholic tradition to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May. In most Catholic churches (and even in many Catholic homes), a “May Altar” is erect-ed with a statue or picture of Mary, flowers, and perhaps candles. The altar stands from May 1-31 as a reminder of Mary’s importance in the life of the Church and in our own lives as well.
Additionally, many Catholic churches and families hold a “May Crowning,” presenting Mary with a crown made of blossoms or other hand-crafted materials to signify her queenship as the mother of Christ, the King. I’ve even seen some crowns made of glistening metal and synthetic jewels. Why is the entire month of May given to the honoring of Mary? In medieval times, a tradition arose of expelling winter at this time of year, since May 1 was considered the start of new growth.
It was during the Middle Ages (eleventh century) that the idea of giving the month of May to Mary began with an old tradition, the “Thirty-Day Devotion to Mary”, which was originally held August 15-September 14. During the month, special devotions to Mary were organized, and this custom, which began in Italy eventual-ly spread elsewhere.
Catholics do not worship Mary, we honor, or venerate, her as Jesus’ mother – we’ve adapted the early Greek and Roman cus-toms of honoring important women in their religions by honoring the most important woman in our religion: Mary.
Here are five reasons why it makes sense for you to honor Mary this month. 1. Mary is Jesus’ mother. She is the instrument of the Incarnation and her yes, or fiat, made it possible for our Lord to become the God-Man who was Crucified for our salvation. 2. She is the first and most perfect disciple. Mary was the first to hear the Good News, and the first to follow Christ. Her entire life was devoted to him and assisting him, in whatever way she could, to carry on his mission. Unaffected by Original Sin, she was able to perfectly open herself to God’s will. 3. She’s your mom. No, really. She is. To put it simply, she’s our mother because we are all members of the Body of Christ. Since she gave birth to that Body, then she’s our mother, too. At the moment she gave her fiat, she became our mother in the order of grace. She may not have given birth to us physically, but she certainly has given birth to us spiritually. (Check out CCC #964). 4. She loves you more than you can ever imagine. If she didn’t, would she have endured the horror of seeing her Son tortured, scourged, crowned with thorns, carry the Cross to Calvary, and die a gruesome death on it? She did it for you, for all of us, because she understood that Jesus’ Passion and Crucifixion was the only way to your (our) salvation. She loves you like no human mother ever could. 5. Not only is she Mother, but she also is Advocate, Helper, Benefac-tress and Mediatrix (CCC #969). Her job, so to speak, began at the moment she conceived Jesus in her womb and continues until this day. What’s more, it will continue for all eternity. As the first and most perfect disciple, she is devoted to accompanying him and con-tinuing her saving office by interceding for us so that we may receive the gifts of eternal salvation. She’s at work 24/7/365/forever, for whatever we need, whenever we need it. For all these reasons and more, Mary deserves honor, not only during the month of May, but always. What will you do for her this May?
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
O Mary, chosen by the Father from all eternity, you offer us Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb, the Word made flesh, the world's Re-deemer. On the cross, your Son gave you, his own Mother, to be our Mother, entrusting us to your loving care. Therefore, in obedi-ence to his will, this day, we kneel in humble prayer before you, plac-ing ourselves, our families, our loved ones, our entire diocese in the shelter of your Immaculate Heart. By this act of consecration,
we, like John the Apostle, wish to take you into our homes and lives. Most Holy Virgin, at the Annunciation, you became the first disciple, accepting Jesus into your life. Now, assumed into heaven, you do not abandon all who follow Jesus, but accompany us on the way of discipleship. Plead for us with your beloved Son that he may give us in abundance the Holy Spirit to strengthen our faith, increase our hope and inflame our charity. Be with us in trial and suffering, in joy and happiness, every moment of our lives and most especially, at the hour of our death. O Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth, you know our sufferings and hopes. Look kindly upon all peo-ple and all nations and, by your powerful interces-sion, lead them to Christ the Prince of Peace. Mary, Joy of Fatima, you see our struggles between good and evil, between light and darkness. Embrace, with the love of a mother each of us who entrust and con-secrate ourselves to you. To you, Dawn of Salvation, we commit our life journey, so that, with you as guide, we may truly know and follow Christ, the light of the world and its only Savior, who reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Halos for Angels Love is in The Air Gala
Your are cordially invited to our 6th annual Gala in support of Halos for Angels, Inc. on Friday, June 16th
from 6:30pm-11:00pm at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.
Please join us as we honor Fr Frederick Walters,
Geraldine Fox, Maria Keselman and Dr. Scott Rubin.
To make a reservation email [email protected] or call 973-845-9636
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Holy Family Pre-K 4 Visiting the church with Fr. Thomas and
Fr. Krzys
Holy Family Pre K 4 Welcomed their fathers for a special “Daddy Day” Breakfast and Craft Project!
