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ST. SIMON THE APOSTLE 1010 Green Pond Rd. Green Pond, NJ 07435
Phone: 973-697-4699 Fax: 973-697-1784
Website: www.stsimonapostle.org
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Saturday …..5:00 pm Parish Staff
Sunday …. 9:00 am & 11:30 am
Monday through Saturday …. 8:30 am Father Richard A. Bay
Pastor
SACRAMENTAL LIFE [email protected]
FIRST EUCHARIST AND Deacon Kevin McKeever SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Deacon Students receive these sacraments in Second Grade. This [email protected] is a mandatory two year program.
Connie Catania CONFIRMATION Parish Secretary
This is a mandatory two year program beginning in 9th
[email protected] Grade, with confirmation administered in the Sophomore year. Leanne Desaulnier
RECONCILIATION Director of Religious Education
Celebrated on Saturday afternoons at 4:30pm or by [email protected] Appointment with Father Rich. Parish Penance Services
are celebrated during Advent and Lent. Stephen T. Shevlino Music Minister
ANOINTING OF THE SICK [email protected] The Sacrament of healing is available at any time to all
who are seriously ill, hospitalized, or preparing for
surgery, as well as those of advanced age. Please contact RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
the Rectory to arrange for Father to administer the K through 8th
Sunday 10:15 – 11:15 am Sacrament. Grade 9 & 10 Sunday 6:30 – 8:00 pm
BAPTISM Parish Registration is requested of all individual/families Please contact the Rectory for an appointment. who worship regularly with us on Sundays and who plan
to participate in the life of our parish with their time and
MARRIAGES talents. For more information please call the Rectory.
Arrangements must be made at least one year in Registration is necessary for celebrating Marriage and
Advance. Please call the Rectory for appointment. Baptism, attending Religious Education, as well as for the
issuing
April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 8:30 am Saturday Morning Mass Crowd
5:00 pm Eugene F. Higgins
Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish
11:30 am Emil Bay
Monday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Irene & Jack Fox
Tuesday 8:30 am Sick of the Parish
Wednesday 8:30 am The Kapalko & Carroll Families
Thursday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List
Friday 8:30 am Susan Morris
Saturday 8:30 am Catherine Vignali
5:00 pm Helen Horack
Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish
11:30 am For the Intentions of the Confirmandi
Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,324 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly April 17 $ 1,549 Envelopes $ 627 Envelopes + 340 Online Giving + 85 Online Giving
$ 1,889 Total $ 712 Total
***EASTER COLLECTION TOTAL $8,099***
You can set up your online giving account at http://www.stsimonsapostle.org and follow the instructions. For help in setting up your account, please contact the rectory office at 973-697-4699.
Lectors
Weekend Schedule
April 23 & 24
April 30 & May 1
SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
*NEEDED* B. REGAN C. BECKMANN
G. MAUPAI F. GIARRATANO D. GOSCICKI
Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Collection Counters Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
*NEEDED* J. O’TOOLE T. O’TOOLE *NEEDED* L. BROWN M. MEAD, H. KAFAFIAN V. DEBLOCK MR. & MRS. MEYERS J. O’NEILL J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT R. NERGER
*NEEDED* F. GIARRATANO G. CATANIA M. GREENE L. BROWN M. SARTI, K. CHAN V. DEBLOCK MR. & MRS. GREENE J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT R. NERGER
Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual
accountability and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other
interested parties is being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected
misconduct in financial matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been selected to offer all diocesan parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at
www.patersondiocese.org or through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the
diocesan website.
ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County
Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be
in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the
Curia, 973-777-8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext.
248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on
the diocesan web site: www.patersondiocese.org.
Donate used books to Lacordaire Academy through April 29: The Lacordaire Academy is accepting donations of gently-used hardcover, paperback, and audio books for its annual used book sale. Drop off your books any time now through April 29 to the Lacordaire Hall Front Porch located on the campus, 155 Lorraine Ave in Upper Montclair. Tax receipts available upon request. Please no magazines, textbooks, or encyclopedias. For more info contact [email protected] or call 973-744-1156 X27. The Lacordaire Academy Annual Used Book Sale will be held May 19-22 on campus. Visit Special Events at LacordaireAcademt.com for details. Jubilee Pilgrimage of Mercy: Our parish will sponsor a pilgrimage May 17-18(Wednesday-Thursday), to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA and the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. The planning of the pilgrimage is being done by the Saint Monica Guild and is open to all. The cost is approximately $200 per person. Details regarding departure, schedule of devotions, hotel information will be forthcoming. We anticipate a full bus for this religious journey during the Holy Year of Mercy. Please call Pat Zayak for reservations at 973-625-4572 Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25. “Quo Vadis – Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit acting in your life? Where is the Lord encouraging you to go? Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer to help you explore the Lord’s call in your life. Activities will include prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, games, sports, talks, great food, and discussions. It is a time to share our faith and meet other young men seeking God’s will. Quo Vadis Days will be held June 29- July 1 at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, New Jersey. There is no cost. For more information and/or registration, contact the coordinators Fr. Jared Brogan and Fr. Edgar Rivera in the Vocations Office at (973) 777-8818, ext. #711. You can also email Frs. Brogan and Rivera at [email protected] or [email protected]
The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
After the 8:30 AM Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass
until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,
to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour
Pastor’s Column
The next corporal work is to visit the prisoner. People in prison
are people just like us; they are created in the image and
likeness of God. They may not have had good role model or a
religious upbringing but they still are entitled to hear the word
of God. Prison ministry in our diocese is connected to each
county prison. There are chaplains for each facility and a group
of volunteers who work with them.
We can support the ministry by volunteering to be part of the
ministry group and actively be involved in the ministry. We can
support the ministry by prayer or collecting things that the
ministry might need for example; bibles, rosaries and prayer
books. You can donate to these specific groups and at Christmas
time or on other occasions collect gifts for the inmates or gifts
for them to give to their children. If we know someone that is
incarcerated we might make a visit to the facility to let them
know that they are thought of or send a card or note. These are
all ways that we can assist those who
are imprisoned.
God Bless, Fr. Rich
Parish News & Events
Religious Education: There will be class for K thru 8th Grades on Sunday, April 24th from 10:15 – 11:15AM. Our next class will be on Sunday, May 1st. Please note that CCD on May 1st will be from 10:00-11:00AM. There will be class for the 10th grade Confirmation class on Sunday, April 24th from 6:30 – 8PM. On Friday, April 29th we will be having the Confirmation Class rehearsal at 7:30PM in the church. Confirmation is Sunday, May 1st at 11:30am. Confirmation class should report to the Catechism Center at 11:15am.
Bible Study: Will be on Tuesday, April 26th at 7:00PM in the Parish Center. We will continue to study God’s Mercy in the scriptures. We are studying the scripture from the Old and New Testaments.
Easter Duty – All Catholics who have received the sacraments of Eucharist and
Penance are obligated to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance once from
February 14, 2016 – May 22, 2016.
Rice Bowl Collection: Many thanks to all who are participating in Operation Rice Bowl this year. The Rice Bowl Collection total was $423.92. Registration for Religious Education for 2016-2017 is now in process. The forms are available on our website. For your convenience we will have a table set up today, Sunday, April 24th after the 9AM mass in the Parish Center to return your registration forms. The Mother’s Day Novena masses will start on the Saturday, May 7th at the 5PM mass and conclude on Sunday, May 15th at the 9AM mass. The Mother’s Day Novena envelopes are available in the back of the church and also these envelopes were included in your donation envelope mailing.
Thank you for your generosity for the Easter Collection. The Easter collection total was $8,099. The Holy Thursday collection was $339 and Good Friday Collection was $331. Thank you to Shop Rite for your generous donations for our annual Fish & Chips Dinner. Without their donations we would not earn a profit from this fundraiser. The candle in front of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Patricia Zuravnsky.
SAVE THESE DATES: Confirmation: Will be on Sunday, May 1st at the 11:30AM mass. Bishop Serratelli will be the celebrant for this mass and sacrament. First Holy Communion: Will be on Saturday, May 7th at 10:30AM. May Crowning: Will be on Sunday, May 8th after the 9:00AM Mass. All First Communion children are strongly encouraged to attend for the crowning of the Blessed Mother. History of St. Simon: There will be a presentation on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30PM. All are welcome. The 70th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on July 10, 2016 at the 11:30AM Mass by Bishop Serratelli. Vacation Bible School: Will be offered on August 22-26, 2016. Theme is Cave Quest, an adventure that will light their way. Kids experience God’s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each day reinforces one simple Bible truth—which makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! Mass of Anointing with lunch will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:30AM in the Parish Center.
Please Pray for Our Sick
Anne Tripp, Lottie Darling, John Brown, Rick Meyer, Marjorie Gormley, Frank Nardi, Kelly Finn, Helen Bay, Irene Austin, Skip DeBlock, Anne Jones, Mary Lou O’Neill, James & Mona Schley, Luke Coluzzi, Jose Martinez, Susan Allanson, Sue Censier(Nerger), Lee Breczinski, Kim Stier Careccia, Renata Haila, Rick Nerger, Eva Breczinski-Bonanno, Judy Bisconti, Ruth White, Hilary Rivello, Msgr. Leo Carey, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Fr. William Santeliz, Claire Skutka, Robert Kanapaux, Rev. Paul Krajewski, Fr. Michael Burke, Maryanne DeVeniza, Joseph Pakula, Buddy Maupai. If there are parishioners that are homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory to let us know so Fr. Rich can visit them. Due to HIPAA regulations, visitation must be requested for hospitalizations & home visits.
Parish News & Events
Religious Education: There will be class for K thru 8th Grades on Sunday, April 24th from 10:15 – 11:15AM. Our next class will be on Sunday, May 1st. Please note that CCD on May 1st will be from 10:00-11:00AM. There will be class for the 10th grade Confirmation class on Sunday, April 24th from 6:30 – 8PM. On Friday, April 29th we will be having the Confirmation Class rehearsal at 7:30PM in the church. Confirmation is Sunday, May 1st at 11:30am. Confirmation class should report to the Catechism Center at 11:15am.
Bible Study: Will be on Tuesday, April 26th at 7:00PM in the Parish Center. We will continue to study God’s Mercy in the scriptures. We are studying the scripture from the Old and New Testaments.
Easter Duty – All Catholics who have received the sacraments of Eucharist and
Penance are obligated to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Penance once from
February 14, 2016 – May 22, 2016.
Rice Bowl Collection: Many thanks to all who are participating in Operation Rice Bowl this year. The Rice Bowl Collection total was $423.92. Registration for Religious Education for 2016-2017 is now in process. The forms are available on our website. For your convenience we will have a table set up today, Sunday, April 24th after the 9AM mass in the Parish Center to return your registration forms. The Mother’s Day Novena masses will start on the Saturday, May 7th at the 5PM mass and conclude on Sunday, May 15th at the 9AM mass. The Mother’s Day Novena envelopes are available in the back of the church and also these envelopes were included in your donation envelope mailing.
Thank you for your generosity for the Easter Collection. The Easter collection total was $8,099. The Holy Thursday collection was $339 and Good Friday Collection was $331. Thank you to Shop Rite for your generous donations for our annual Fish & Chips Dinner. Without their donations we would not earn a profit from this fundraiser. The candle in front of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Patricia Zuravnsky.
SAVE THESE DATES: Confirmation: Will be on Sunday, May 1st at the 11:30AM mass. Bishop Serratelli will be the celebrant for this mass and sacrament. First Holy Communion: Will be on Saturday, May 7th at 10:30AM. May Crowning: Will be on Sunday, May 8th after the 9:00AM Mass. All First Communion children are strongly encouraged to attend for the crowning of the Blessed Mother. History of St. Simon: There will be a presentation on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30PM. All are welcome. The 70th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on July 10, 2016 at the 11:30AM Mass by Bishop Serratelli. Vacation Bible School: Will be offered on August 22-26, 2016. Theme is Cave Quest, an adventure that will light their way. Kids experience God’s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways! Each day reinforces one simple Bible truth—which makes it easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! Mass of Anointing with lunch will be on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:30AM in the Parish Center.
Please Pray for Our Sick
Anne Tripp, Lottie Darling, John Brown, Rick Meyer, Marjorie Gormley, Frank Nardi, Kelly Finn, Helen Bay, Irene Austin, Skip DeBlock, Anne Jones, Mary Lou O’Neill, James & Mona Schley, Luke Coluzzi, Jose Martinez, Susan Allanson, Sue Censier(Nerger), Lee Breczinski, Kim Stier Careccia, Renata Haila, Rick Nerger, Eva Breczinski-Bonanno, Judy Bisconti, Ruth White, Hilary Rivello, Msgr. Leo Carey, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Fr. William Santeliz, Claire Skutka, Robert Kanapaux, Rev. Paul Krajewski, Fr. Michael Burke, Maryanne DeVeniza, Joseph Pakula, Buddy Maupai. If there are parishioners that are homebound or in the hospital, please call the Rectory to let us know so Fr. Rich can visit them. Due to HIPAA regulations, visitation must be requested for hospitalizations & home visits.
Donate used books to Lacordaire Academy through April 29: The Lacordaire Academy is accepting donations of gently-used hardcover, paperback, and audio books for its annual used book sale. Drop off your books any time now through April 29 to the Lacordaire Hall Front Porch located on the campus, 155 Lorraine Ave in Upper Montclair. Tax receipts available upon request. Please no magazines, textbooks, or encyclopedias. For more info contact [email protected] or call 973-744-1156 X27. The Lacordaire Academy Annual Used Book Sale will be held May 19-22 on campus. Visit Special Events at LacordaireAcademt.com for details. Jubilee Pilgrimage of Mercy: Our parish will sponsor a pilgrimage May 17-18(Wednesday-Thursday), to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA and the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. The planning of the pilgrimage is being done by the Saint Monica Guild and is open to all. The cost is approximately $200 per person. Details regarding departure, schedule of devotions, hotel information will be forthcoming. We anticipate a full bus for this religious journey during the Holy Year of Mercy. Please call Pat Zayak for reservations at 973-625-4572 Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25. “Quo Vadis – Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit acting in your life? Where is the Lord encouraging you to go? Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer to help you explore the Lord’s call in your life. Activities will include prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, games, sports, talks, great food, and discussions. It is a time to share our faith and meet other young men seeking God’s will. Quo Vadis Days will be held June 29- July 1 at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, New Jersey. There is no cost. For more information and/or registration, contact the coordinators Fr. Jared Brogan and Fr. Edgar Rivera in the Vocations Office at (973) 777-8818, ext. #711. You can also email Frs. Brogan and Rivera at [email protected] or [email protected]
The Rosary Join us in Praying the Rosary on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
After the 8:30 AM Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday after the 8:30 am Mass
until 10:00 am Come to pray before the Lord,
to give thanks and hear his voice in the quiet of your heart. Benediction is celebrated at the conclusion of Holy Hour
Pastor’s Column
The next corporal work is to visit the prisoner. People in prison
are people just like us; they are created in the image and
likeness of God. They may not have had good role model or a
religious upbringing but they still are entitled to hear the word
of God. Prison ministry in our diocese is connected to each
county prison. There are chaplains for each facility and a group
of volunteers who work with them.
We can support the ministry by volunteering to be part of the
ministry group and actively be involved in the ministry. We can
support the ministry by prayer or collecting things that the
ministry might need for example; bibles, rosaries and prayer
books. You can donate to these specific groups and at Christmas
time or on other occasions collect gifts for the inmates or gifts
for them to give to their children. If we know someone that is
incarcerated we might make a visit to the facility to let them
know that they are thought of or send a card or note. These are
all ways that we can assist those who
are imprisoned.
God Bless, Fr. Rich
April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK & MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 8:30 am Saturday Morning Mass Crowd
5:00 pm Eugene F. Higgins
Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish
11:30 am Emil Bay
Monday 8:30 am Health & Blessing for Irene & Jack Fox
Tuesday 8:30 am Sick of the Parish
Wednesday 8:30 am The Kapalko & Carroll Families
Thursday 8:30 am Names on the Flower Donation List
Friday 8:30 am Susan Morris
Saturday 8:30 am Catherine Vignali
5:00 pm Helen Horack
Sunday 8:00 am Crystal Brook Residence
9:00 am People of the Parish
11:30 am For the Intentions of the Confirmandi
Stewardship Offertory Collection Diocesan Assessment Collection $2,324 needed Weekly $1,504 needed Monthly April 17 $ 1,549 Envelopes $ 627 Envelopes + 340 Online Giving + 85 Online Giving
$ 1,889 Total $ 712 Total
***EASTER COLLECTION TOTAL $8,099***
You can set up your online giving account at http://www.stsimonsapostle.org and follow the instructions. For help in setting up your account, please contact the rectory office at 973-697-4699.
Lectors
Weekend Schedule
April 23 & 24
April 30 & May 1
SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
*NEEDED* B. REGAN C. BECKMANN
G. MAUPAI F. GIARRATANO D. GOSCICKI
Altar Servers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Eucharistic Ministers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am Collection Counters Ushers SATURDAY 5:00 pm SUNDAY 9:00 am 11:30 am
*NEEDED* J. O’TOOLE T. O’TOOLE *NEEDED* L. BROWN M. MEAD, H. KAFAFIAN V. DEBLOCK MR. & MRS. MEYERS J. O’NEILL J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT R. NERGER
*NEEDED* F. GIARRATANO G. CATANIA M. GREENE L. BROWN M. SARTI, K. CHAN V. DEBLOCK MR. & MRS. GREENE J. ZURAVNSKY, J. BRECZINSKI R. KIMBLE, B. KNOTT R. NERGER
Ethics Point Hotline: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Diocese of Paterson to strengthen and support a culture of integrity, mutual
accountability and responsibility, an ethics hotline for the use of employees, volunteers, parishioners, vendors and other
interested parties is being introduced. This service provides opportunity for confidential, anonymous reporting of suspected
misconduct in financial matters and human resource issues. Ethics Point, an independent third-party company, has been selected to offer all diocesan parishes, schools, agencies and departments the opportunity to file reports via the web at
www.patersondiocese.org or through a call to 1-855-247-3140. For more information, check the Ethics Point link on the
diocesan website.
ALERT! If any person may have been abused by any priest, they should immediately contact their local County
Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be
in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahony, Vicar General and Moderator of the
Curia, 973-777-8818 ext. 205 or SisterJoan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 ext.
248. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on
the diocesan web site: www.patersondiocese.org.
