acred Heart Parish “A Tithing Parish” Dover, New Jersey

Daily Scriptures & Eucharists

May 12-19, 2019Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 14: 21-27; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 6:00 pm Vigil- Cesar Reyes 8:00 am Father 10:00 am Rita Murray & Dec’d Members of the Leisure Club 11:30 am The Mizzoni Family 7:00 pm Frank & Concetta Negri & Sam PorfidoMonday - St. Bernardine of Siena, PriestActs 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 7:00 pm Uncle ArtieTuesday - St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest & Companions, MartyrsActs 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a 8:30 am Rita Nadilo 10:30 am Nursing Home Mass – Linda Toohey Wednesday – St. Rita of

Cascia, ReligiousActs 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 8:30 am Margaret E.

YurecskoThursday Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 8:30 am Richard BoralskyFriday Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 8:30 am Rita NadiloSaturday - St. Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor of the Church; St. Gregory VII, Pope; St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 8:30 am Frank Hoffman &

Camila & Freddy Nieves

Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14: 23-29 5:00 pm Vigil- The Cardone Family & Josephine Donati 8:00 am For the People 10:00 am Rita Nadilo &

Antonio Del Valle 11:30 am Soledad Vega

WELCOME………… To all our visitors this weekend.

The Retirement of Fr. NelsonPlease join us as we celebrate Fr. Nelson’s

retirement Mass on Sunday, June 9, 2019 – 12:00 pm at Sacred Heart – FOLLOWED

BY RECEPTION IN THE PARISH HALL.Because we need to know how many will attend, we

ask that you either fill out an attendance sheet, located near our bulletins, and place it in the collection basket, or return to the parish office. You may also call and ask for Rosa or Patty to leave your name & number of people

that will attend! See you there!

Corpus Christi CollectionCatholic Charities- Diocese of Paterson Annual Corpus Christi Food

Collection for the Poor Due to the unprecedented requests for assistance from Catholic Charities’ food pantries and in order to fulfill our obligations to the poor, Bishop Serratelli has authorized a Diocesan-wide food collection in all parishes and agencies on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Saturday/Sunday, June 22nd -23rd, 2019. We are all being asked to bring assorted food products on that day. We have been asked to provide Jello, Pudding and Instant Oatmeal. Cash/Check donations will also be accepted made payable to Catholic Charities or online at www.ccpaterson.org/corpus Please mark Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd -23rd as the food collection day in order to help those in need in our Diocesan communities of Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties.Continuing the Beauty of Easter

Did you know that no matter how hard we try, many of the Easter Flowers die before Pentecost is upon us? Mrs. Carolyn Friel and her team must replace them with new. This year, if you would like to still donate toward the Easter Flowers, we will publish the intentions of any person who wishes to help with the cost of purchasing new flowers. Questions? Please call Patty at the Parish Office at 973-366-0060.Dover’s Memorial Day Parade

Mayor James P. Dodd and the Board of Aldermen cordially invite you to march in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27. Line-up will begin at 9:00 AM on Rutan Drive. The Parade will proceed on Blackwell Street and end at Hurd Park with a Memorial Day ceremony at Veteran’s Path at 10:00 am. If you are interested in marching or participating in the parade, please contact Bill Reyes (973)366-2200 Ext. 1160 or wreyes@dover.nj.us

“God’s Plan for Giving.....Tithing A Way of Life”Collection for May 12, 2019

For Combined Parishes: $8,164.00

Total collected for repairs this week: $655.00Memorial Candles for This Week

Sacred Heart of Jesus Candle: Rocco Rosica rq. The FamilyOur Lady of the Eucharist Candle: Eric Bentrovato rq. Kathy GratacosDivine Mercy Candle: Camila & Freddy Nieves rq. the Family

7:00 pm Joseph McCusker

This Week in Our Parish May TUESDAY –May 2110:30 am Nursing Home Mass – Regency

GrandeWEDNESDAY – May 22 6:00 pm Youth Choir - Church 7:00 pm Adult Choir – ChurchSATURDAY – May 25 9:00 am Confessions - Church

Parish & Community Bulletin Board:Baptism Prep. Class 

The great sacrament of Baptism makes us a child of God, welcomes us into the Kingdom of Heaven and enables us to avoid evil, among other things.  What a great gift.  In order to partake of this Sacrament a parent must be a parishioner and attend a preparation class.  Class is offered once a month, on the 3rd Thursday. Registration is required to take the class. Please call:

GALE COLUCCI @ 973-476-3906.

Early Bird Registration Register NOW for Religious Education!

We now have Pre K Classes for ages3,4, and 5 year olds!

Register now for a reduced registration fee of $50.00! This fee will remain until MAY 31ST. Beginning June 1st the registration fee will be the usual of $65.00!See Registration form

contained in our bulletin this week.

Questions? Contact Lisa Masone at the Parish Offices. 973-366-0060 or

coordreled@sacredheart-dover.comVolunteers Needed!

If you would like to become a Catechist Sub-Teacher or Aide for the 2019-2020 Religious Education program please contact Lisa 973-366-0060. Protecting God’s Children

“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. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Joan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. 248.

- Weekly Reflections“HIS WORD TODAY” by Rev. William J. Reilly

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 19, 2019

“After Paul and Barnabas had proclaimed the good news in that city, and made a considerable number of disciples, they returned to Lystra and Iconium and to Antioch. They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, ‘It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.’ They appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith.”

When they reached their home base, Antioch, they called the church together and celebrated how God had worked through them, and brought others to the Lord. How God had ‘opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.’

How exciting as the life of the first Christian communities developed and grew. The Spirit of God was at work, using these two apostles, and with the power of the Spirit present, growth took place. But we do not stifle the Spirit. Today, as church, we open doors of welcome. We cannot be complacent, but excited, that the same Lord who called them, calls us to do the same thing. Why not ask someone to join you at church or bible study. Why not invite someone to return to the practice of the faith. It might be the only thing they are waiting for. Let God use you. God works through us.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSIt has been the custom here at Sacred Heart Parish to memorialize loved ones at Christmas time through a

donation toward the flowers and greenery that decorate our Church during this holy season. A list of all intentions will be available at Christmas. We ask that your intention be printed below.

IN MEMORY OF/SPECIAL INTENTION OF:

DONATED BY:

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

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

First Reading: Acts 14:21-27Paul and Barnabas traveled to many towns and found many disciples willing to help them preach. They warned their disciples of the trials they would face. Paul and Barnabas then returned to Antioch, where their journey had begun, and told the congregation there of the progress they had made.Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-5aJohn had a vision of a new earth, and a new Jerusalem coming down from heaven. Then a voice described Jerusalem as a place where God would live among his people and comfort them. The former world had vanished, and pain, death and suffering had left the world as well.Gospel: John 13:31-33a, 34-35After Judas left the last supper, Jesus warned the other disciples that he would not be with them much longer. Jesus gave them a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them. He stated that their love for each other would distinguish them as his disciples.

Are You a Devotional Candle Lighter? If you light a candle for a loved one once a

week or more often, may we offer you another way of honoring that individual? In our Crucifix Chapel (as you enter church, on your right you will see the Crucifix) we have devotional candles, that, once lighted, burn continually for one year. Below each candle is a plaque with a person or family imprinted on it, including the name of the person offering the candle. Each candle burns at a cost of $100.00 per year. Interested? Contact Patty at the Parish Offices, 973-366-0060.Springtime Reception.

You are cordially invited on June 8th, 2019 to attend the St. Paul Inside the Walls, Springtime Reception.  Join Most Reverend, Arthur J. Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson, and Rev. Paul Manning for an evening of cocktails and elegant fare, catered by the Brownstone, on Saturday, June 8, at 7:00 pm.  Your support of St. Paul Inside the Walls makes possible the many ministries and programs that promote the vital mission of Catholic evangelization throughout the area. To purchase tickets please visit

www.insidethewalls.orgRoad Work in TownBeginning Wednesday, May 15

On Line Giving is Now Available

Sacred Heart Church offers Online Giving, an additional option for giving to the Church.

BENEFITS TO YOU Set up your contributions Change your Contributions at any time No need to write checks Contributions are scheduled; no need to make

up missed contributions If you prefer, a credit or debit card can be used

as wellOnline Giving is not meant to replace the traditional Sunday Offertory Collection; it is meant to enhance it. Many parishioners would rather have the option of giving without writing a check or remembering to bring the check and envelope to church each week. It also gives you the opportunity to contribute to first and/or second collections even if you are out of town,

and continuing into the following week (weather permitting and on weekdays only), South Salem Street from E. Blackwell St. in Dover to Rt. 10 in Randolph will be resurfaced. Only one lane will be open from 8:00 am-4:00 pm, with an alternating traffic pattern. Ramps to Rt. 10 will be closed on certain days, and detours will be in place Please drive carefully!

etc.Please consider this option or continue to use

the offertory envelopes you currently receive. If you do not get envelopes but wish to, contact the Parish Office at 973-366-0060.

For more information or to sign up for Online Giving, call the Parish Office (973-366-0060) or email phyle@sacredheart-dover.com. Someone will contact you and help you get started.

The celebration of First CommunionMay 4th and 10th

MAY 4, 2019 MAY 10, 2019

ANGELINA CABALLERONICKOLAS CASTANOSANTIAGO ESPINOSA ZITLALI ESPINOSA ISABELA FRANCO DULCE M. GARCIA ASTUDILLOVALERIA GARCIA-ZAPATANATHALY C. GOMEZ-ORTEGAMARIANA GOMEZ-RESTREPOJACKELINE T. GUAMANBRYAN O. HORNABRIANA MARIN-ARAYAJAZZLYN INCLANKEVIN MARTINEZDEREK MARTINEZ-BARAJASLESLY MARTINEZ-BARAJASYARELI J. MARTINEZ-SALAZARYENEISY R. MARTINEZ-SALAZARARLLANI G. MEJIA FUNESARELY MONTESDEICY BELEN NIETODIEGO ORRALA ADRIANLEANDRO ORTEGASANTIAGO OSORIO-GARCIAJAELYN PENARETE-GARCIAYOSTIN S. PEREZ AUDELOBRIAN PONCESTEPHANY P. PONCEROSIVEL QUINTEROGERARDO RUIZ

SOPHIA SALAZARAMAYRANI SANCHEZ LEANAEMANUEL SUAREZRONNIE TABORDAJEFFREY TENEZACAEVELYN VALLEMARCOS A. VELASQUEZELIAN VENTURAANAIS ZARATE MACARENO

SANDRA PATRICIA ACOSTAKATHERINE AVELLINOWILLIAM E. BILSKA DIAZSAYRA CASTANEDA-RIVERAMATHEW J. FIGUEROAKEVIN FUNESISABELLA GALEANOANGELINA GALLUZZOMARELY N. GARCIA ARROYOJOSEPHINE GONZALEZKELVIN GUZMAN BARRALAGARACHEL GUZMAN-BARRALAGAVICTOR JOSÉ JIMENEZARIANNA LAZAROGENEVIA MATHIASJOSEPH ANTHONY MEJIANANCY MINCHALA-ALVAREZGABRIELA MURILLO ROBLEDOSAMUEL PEREIRA DAROCHACHRISTOPHER PALOMARESCAMILA QUINTUNAAVA RIVERASOLMARIE ROMEROKERLEY Y. ROMERO REYESJULIE S. SANCHEZZELYNES N. SUAREZANANDRA VASQUEZERICK A. VEGA-ROMEROCHLOE ZAVALA

MARITZA RUIZSHERLY RUIZLUCIA SALAZAR