Welcome to St. Virgil’s Parish

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sat., May 11 5:00 PM Mickey Nodoro Butch Durkin Beverly DiChiaro

Sun., May 12 7:30 AM Phyllis D’Annunzio Grace Pavia

9:00 AM Joseph & Mary McGovern William O’Neill

10:30 AM Theresa Ruscus 12:00 PM Angela Gabriel

Gerald Palumbo Anna Russo Frances & Michael Marinaccio

Mon., May 13 6:30 AM Herbert Engel Laura Greey

12:10 PM For peaceful and safe elections in the Philippines

Tues., May 14 6:30 AM Tony Tirri—Special Intentions 12:10 PM Mary Patamia Wed., May 15 6:30 AM Beverly DiChiaro 12:10 PM Pio Diokno

Christophy Daly Thurs., May 16 6:30 AM Rosemary Milanaik 12:10 PM Dr. Edgardo D. Bernardo Fri., May 17 6:30 AM Dorothy Engel 12:10 PM Thanks to St. Jude Sat., May 18 8:00 AM Anthony R. Cerrato 5:00 PM Debbie Stumpf—1st Anniversary

Raymond D’Souza Sun., May 19 7:30 AM Delores Procanik 9:00 AM Sr. Maryann Besitka—Special

Intentions on her 50th Jubilee Dec’d Victims of Sexual Abuse

10:30 AM Mary McGovern 12:00 PM Carl Reasor

AMONG OURSELVES

Please remember in your prayers: Teresa Barry, James Irvin, Marie E. Logan, Margaret Ellis, Mary Eileen Prisinzano, Eileen Langan, Bob Taylor, John & Elizabeth Zisa, Kamasha Redhead, Stephen Burke, Sandra Buck, Janet Dittrich, Mallory Miller, Miah Tully, Domenico & Teresa Procopio, Anne Benson, Baby Emma Scannelli, Barbara Bock, Mary Maffeo, & Rose Marie Warrick.

This Week at St. Virgil’s

Sunday, May 12 Choir Rehearsal, 9 AM, CR

Monday, May 13 Miraculous Medal Novena following the 12:10 PM Mass

Tuesday, May 14 Return Support Group, 11 AM, TC

Knights of Columbus Meeting, 8 PM, TC Wednesday, May 15

Turning Point, 1 PM, TC Appalachia Leader Meeting, 7:30 PM, FISH Rm

Thursday, May 16 Bible Study, 10:30 AM, TC

Divine Mercy Novena, 6:30 PM, Chapel Bible Study, 7 PM, Library

Friday, May 17 Eucharistic Adoration following the 6:30 AM Mass

Prime Time, 1 PM, TC Saturday, May 18

Confession, 3:30 – 4:15 PM Sunday, May 19

Choir Rehearsal, 9 AM, CR Appalachia Team Meeting, 1 PM, TC

Please pray for all those serving in defense of our Country, both at home and abroad, especially:

Second Lieutenant Ryan Feeney Lieutenant Commander Daniel M. Leahey Lieutenant Patrick J. Leahey Lieutenant Mark C. Leahey Lieutenant R. Andrew McGuinness Lieutenant Mark Van Orden Major Gary Windt Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Butchko Master Sergeant. T.J. Hopkins Lieutenant Kelsey Bergh Lieutenant Kian Federick Stewart Lieutenant Keigan Delray Stewart

Ministry Schedule for May 18 and 19 5:00pm Vigil 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am 12:00pm Cantor Janet Winston Nina Rangel Ric Perez Nina Rangel Lector Martha Barilla Robert Vigorito Elaine Scott D & J McKenna Jen Qvotrup Altar Servers Brandon Kelly Chris Urriola Ally McLoughlin Bobby McLoughlin Michael Szoke Extraordinary Jane Flynn Shirley Fleury Barbara Fisher Pearl Law Marie Aloia Ministers Wendy Nunn Cathy Marshall Melissa Gringeri Penny Manser Frank Miller Sue Carol Scannelli Debbie Richenaker Chris Letta Karen Schwingel Sandy Rosanio Jim Scannelli Gary Richenaker Rita McCleary Phyllis Smith Joan Sambrowski June Sambrowski Dan Smith Mary Jo Tufaro

Last Thursday, May 2, our Rosary Altar Society celebrated “May Crowning”. We began with the recitation of the Rosary, followed by a beautiful mass enhanced with the special cantoring by Teresa Falone, and the crowning of Mary by

Mickey Toye-Young. After the liturgy we assembled in the Tracy Center for refreshments hosted by the Rosary Society. We are always very grateful to our women of the Rosary Society for such celebrations of our Catholic traditions. We encourage all women of our parish to join our Rosary Society which meets on the first Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 PM. Our Rosarians offer many opportunities to get involved in our parish, and your support is always welcome and will be greatly appreciated.

Last Saturday, May 4, forty children received their First Holy Communion. Their parents have to be congratulated, too, for bringing their children to church, preparing them for this special day with Jesus, and dressing them up to the nines. We are grateful to teachers who helped them along this two-year journey to know Jesus, to our PREP ministry (Mrs. Marie Tonini and Ms. Teresa Rangel), to Nina Rangel and her assemble for the lively music, to Don McKenna for the photography, and to Helene Havers for the decorations. The weather held out, and we had a good attendance of family and friends at both Masses. I used the “Monstrance” as a show-and-tell, appealing to our young children to become who they receive, and display like the Monstrance Our Lord Jesus Christ in their lives. Please continue to pray for our children and their families. They are very precious to the Lord, very precious to all of us.

Last Sunday, at the 12:00 noon Mass we blessed our Youth. Some of them will be leaving us for College and we pray that they will

be safe, grow in wisdom and knowledge, and always know that they have a home in our parish. There were a few who received their “Driver’s License”. We offered them a special blessing with the prayer that they will drive with safety in their minds. We are most grateful to our Youth for being “peer leaders” to those young people preparing for Confirmation or going on the Appalachia Mission Team. And, finally a huge Thank You to Danielle Capuzzi for conducting our Youth band, for Claire Capuzzi who sang the “Ave Maria”, and for all in our Youth Band. It is always touching and encouraging to see our young people sharing their time and talents with us at Mass and in the Youth Ministry. Yes, and Thank You to Penny Manser for bringing this all together. God bless and reward you always.

This weekend (Saturday) our Annual Parish Carnival ends. This Carnival is our opportunity to welcome our neighborhood and extended communities to St. Virgil. While much seems to be given to entertainment, fun and games, many have expressed their appreciation for how our Carnival staff and volunteers reach out to make everyone feel welcome and wanted. Hospitality remains a hallmark of our parish. Thank you for being so understanding, selfless and generous.

There is more to happen: The Knights of Columbus will show us a proposal for a new placement of the Bell Tower; June 4 is the Parish Appreciation Day conducted by the Knights. We also plan to repair the roofs of our school buildings and do some clean-up and beautification of our landscape around the church. I shall keep you informed of these developments.

God bless us and keep us well, bless our school and college students as they prepare to move on, graduate and take on new jobs. - Fr. Lance

PARISH POSTINGS

Beginning Tuesday, May 28, Parish Office summer hours will be

9 AM – 2 PM

New Security System at the Parish Office/Rectory

In accordance with new guidelines from the Diocese of Paterson, we have recently installed a security system for the Rectory. When you come to the front door, simply ring the new video doorbell and you will be “buzzed in”. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Calling all Prime Time members. Do you ever find yourself wondering when you try to remember things and can't recall, if you are maybe slipping into some

form of dementia? (And yes, there are many different forms of dementia.) Our program on Friday, May 17, will be presented by Mary Beth Kane of Arbor Terrace and her topic is: Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do. In addition, we will have our usual 50/50 raffle, our collection for the Interfaith Food Pantry and, of course, our delicious dessert table brought to us by Joan Sambrowski and her cadre of monthly bakers. Plan on joining us on May 17, at 1 p.m. in the Tracy Center. Questions? Please call Kathy Sisler (973-538-1379). Looking forward to seeing you all.

Fr. Lance’s Letter

Limited space is still available for Pilgrimage to The Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Friday, June 14

The grounds of the National Shrine consist of 375 acres of land nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. The name of the property is called “Eden Hill” because of its natural beauty. On the grounds of Eden Hill, you

can explore the National Shrine Church which offers daily Mass, confessions, adoration, rosary, benediction, the chaplet of Divine Mercy, the blessing of religious articles and a blessing with a first-class relic of St. Faustina. There are five outdoor shrines including life-size Stations of the Cross. Their gift shop is the largest religious articles store in New England.

Plan to join our Parish Pilgrimage on June 14. Bus transportation and a box lunch will be provided for $45. Bus leaves at 9 AM and returns approximately 8 PM. If you are planning to join us, fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office with your cash or check made payable to St. Virgil’s Church.

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Reservation

Name_______________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Faith Formation

St. Virgil PREP would like to offer a "Joyous Congratulations!!" to our children who received First Holy Communion last Saturday, May 4, during two beautiful masses. We thank Father Lance for the blessings and wisdom he shared with the children and their families. His love for God and our parish is visible in his dedication to the children of our parish. We are grateful to our altar servers, Anthony Tonini and Michael Szoke who gave up some of their time on a Saturday to help, as well as our Eucharistic Ministers Jane Flynn, Maria Aloia, Andrew DeBlock, and Angela Rangel. Thank you to our musicians for providing the uplifting music, especially our guest guitarist and violinst, Paris and Virginia, along with Nina. An extra special thank you to Don McKenna who faithfully gives of his time and talent each year to take photographs and capture the special occasion for our families. We want to thank our parish secretary, Gloria Carvagno, who always works behind the scenes to support us. We cannot forget the time and dedication given by our catechists Jessica Battagliese, Jean Foldy, Michelle Fox, and Rebecca VanRy who helped the children prepare all year by sharing their faith and teaching the children about the great love and gift of Jesus! Our hearts are full of gratitude! Thank you!!

MINISTRIES & OUTREACHES

Appalachia Outreach 2019

Our Go Fund Me page for our mission trip is now active. If you prefer to donate on line, the Go Fund Me page is quick and easy. You can sponsor a team through the site or packets are still available at the doors of the church for individual sponsorship of a team member. Your support, in donations and prayer, are so important to the success of our mission trip. Thank you for all your support. https://www.gofundme.com/gfp74-appalachia-2019

Coins for Babies

In the five years since Fr. Lance started the Coins for Babies project, St. Virgil parishioners have donated over $11,000 to support the continued needs of expectant and new mothers. We will collect again this year. Money collected is used to purchase much-needed items for Birthright in Dover: diapers, diaper bags, baby wash, baby wipes, diaper cream, petroleum jelly, crib sheets, towels and face cloths. Items are supplied year-round on an as-needed basis.

Starting on Mother's Day weekend, May 11/12, baby bottles will be available at the church entrances. Please fill with your donation and return to St. Virgil's on Father's Day weekend, June 15/16, or to the parish office. Birthright relies solely on contributions from neighboring parishes and individuals. It has no corporate sponsorships or fund-raising campaigns. This is a great opportunity to teach young children the power of giving, even small coins.

Please keep these mothers and their babies in your prayers.

Rosary Society – May Outreach

To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Rosary Society is collecting NEW baby clothes and accessories for Birthright International in Dover, NJ. Birthright offers medical, legal and psychological services free-of-charge to any woman or girl regardless of age, race, religion, marital or economic status. It also recommends a wide range of community support services such as financial assistance and housing. All services are provided in a caring and non-judgmental environment. Additional information is available on its website www.birthright.org.

Please remember these mothers and their babies by purchasing one or more items from the list below. Please provide only the items and sizes requested.

Clothing for boys and girls - all sizes 6 mo to 2T

Summer outfits (short & long pants) Socks Desitin®/diaper rash cream Baby towels with or without hoods Onsies (short & long sleeves) Bibs Crib sheets Wash cloths

All parishioners are invited to participate in the collection. Please bring your gifts to the Parish Office no later than Wednesday, May 15.

Thank you for supporting these women and girls during this difficult time of their lives.

Please remember the Interfaith Food Pantry while you are doing your grocery shopping. Pantry needs are extensive this time of year. Current needs are: canned fruit, spaghetti/pasta sauce, tomato products, cereal-low sugar, high fiber, pasta / whole wheat pasta, white and brown rice, dry milk, dry milk (1 qt. package), evaporated milk, calcium-fortified milk alternatives, canned beans (pork & beans, pinto, red or white kidney), tuna fish, canned meats and meals, Rice-A-Roni, Pasta-Roni, Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, Macaroni & Cheese, all varieties of soups, Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 baby food, baby cereal, baby wipes, reusable grocery shopping bags, Boost or Ensure regular and glucose control.

AROUND THE DIOCESE & AROUND TOWN

Loyola Days of Prayer Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown, NJ

Register at www.loyola.org

LOYOLA DAY OF PRAYER – Can We Heal Our Ailing Church? Thursday, May 16, 2019 ~ 9:30am – 3:00pm Cost: $40 Includes breakfast, lunch, Reconciliation and Mass Led by: Judy Schiavo, Spiritual Director

LOYOLA DAY OF PRAYER – Ascension of Jesus (Holy Day) Thursday, May 30, 2019 ~ 9:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $40 Includes breakfast, lunch, Reconciliation and Mass Led by: Rev. Tom Marciniak, S.J.

LOYOLA DAY OF PRAYER – Pentecost Monday, June 10, 2019 ` 9:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $40 Includes breakfast, lunch, Reconciliation and Mass Led by: Anna Graziano, Spiritual Director

This is a reminder that the Assumption Church Separated and Divorced Catholics Support Group will be held this coming Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room at Assumption Church, which is downstairs when you enter the church from the parking lot. Please call me if you have any questions call Denise at 973-292-1800 On May 19, at 3pm, join Employment Horizons and the Morris Music Men, a local barbershop style men's choir, for a fun concert at the Dorothy Young Center of Drew University. The concert is titled, "An Impossible Dream," and will feature songs from classic Broadway musicals. Tickets are $20, but seating is limited so reserve your ticket early! Visit www.ehorizons.org or call Emily at 973-538-8822 ext. 243 for tickets. Tickets purchased this way will benefit Employment Horizons and our programs. Your participation in this event makes all the difference!

WEEKLY REFLECTION

Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 13:14,43-52 New Testament John 17:27-30

One of the biggest challenges to the original members of the “way,” which became known as the Christian faith, was who else could be admitted as members of this new faith. Many of the apostles of Christ who formed the new faith were Jewish and for some time afterwards, continued to attend the Jewish prayer services. Disagreement arose from the Jewish members whether the new Christians who were not of Jewish origin, could attend the synagogue services. Eventually the question arose among those of the Jewish faith who converted was whether or not the Gentiles, who did not believe a faith, could become Christians, without becoming Jewish first. To find the answer to this question whether the Gentiles could become members, they turned to statements that Christ had made while He was with them, which affirmed that the Gentiles could become members directly: “I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be an instrument of salvation.”

John’s Gospel proceeds to confirm the answer as to whom could be let into the church from Christ’s own words: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life and they shall never perish… No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all ...The Father and I are one.”

Lord, keep us in our Father’s hand, and give us eternal life!

A Big Top Thank You to our Carnival Sponsors

Platinum

Arthur’s Tavern Long’s Travel

Morales Plumbing Heating & Cooling Ms. Alice McGreevy Mrs. Beverly Morgan

Gold

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Budisak Mr. & Mrs. Jim Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Larry Puentes

Dr. Lisa Rangel at Rangel Dental Mr. & Mrs. Mike Rizzo

Silver

Dangler Funeral Homes Mr. & Mrs. Emery Fisher

Dr. & Mrs. Renato Giacchi Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McMahon

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Russo Mac’s Super Service, Inc.

Mr. Michael Walker Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Ziccardi

Bronze

Mr. & Mrs. James Shaw Mrs. Claire Benz Mr. Darrell Bozarth

Mr. & Mrs. William Clark Mr. & Mrs. Bob Clifford Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dubee

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Duffy Mr. & Mrs. John Feeney

Ms. Jane Flynn Mr. & Mrs. Phil Fortune

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Goode Mrs. Maureen Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levasseur Mr. Raymond Lillie

Mr. & Mrs. John Maloney Mr. & Mrs. Mark McGuinness

Ms. Mary Ellen Buckley Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Paulison

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Pavia

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sambrowski Mr. & Mrs. John Wilson

Patron

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Altrui Mrs. Pat Barry

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Carvalho Mr. & Mrs. James Connors Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Costens

Mr. & Mrs. James Dye Mr. & Mrs. Matt Fisher

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Grant Ms. Deb Hamtil

Mrs. Helen Hunter Mr. Michael Joyce

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Leggett Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mastrosimone

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Myers Mr. & Mrs. Steven Owens Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Picone

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ryan Mr. David Salatiello

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Simone Mrs. Irene Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Welsh Mr. & Mrs. Terry Boyne

Caterina Caraccia & Robert Schnitt Mr. & Mrs. Steve Deering

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Eglentowicz Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fleury

Ms. Emily Khan Dolly Mabin & James Perciante

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Markt Ms. Mary McGuinness

Mr. Patrick Orlando Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sackerman

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Scannelli Ms. Kathryn Schulien

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Suriano Mr. & Mrs. Frank Scurtari

And a Big Top Thank You to our Volunteers

Penny Manser Keith Chesnut Robert Lucia

Linda Omaggio Dennis Wagner Carla Corcoran Jonathan Kagan Norbert Rivera

Max Drake Jane Flynn

Rosella Harris Wendy Drake Grace Walsh

Betty O’Keefe Jim Davidson Bill Hoferer

Melissa Brophy Barb Ferguson Mary Jo Tufaro Tracy Freeman Nina Rangel Mark Bradley

Ernest Speranza Pearl Law

John Verga Mancy Verga Mike Fichter

June Sambrowski Maria Salerno

Rosemary Monod Michael Shields

Monika P Marisa Nieto

Joan Sambrowski Mike Walker Bob Brenner Evan Stavrou

Konner Stavrou JoAnne Chesnut

Annie Brown

Tim Scanlon Betty Loia

Olivia Campbell Kayla Cunningham

Cierra Harris Chris Grand

Deacon Sal Mazzoccoli Janet Auriemma

Kathryn Schulien Bernadette Madera

Jim Madera Lisa D’Alia

Denise Newman Michelle Lynch Maria Gaudioso

Michelle Neidenberg Terry Boyne Jim Scannelli

Sue Carol Scannelli Walter Wayne

George Perkins Vince Marchese Chuck Havers

Gene Delmonico John FitzPatrick Jim Cannestro Mike Butchko

Lou Tufaro Rene Vedder

Ric Perez Ray Lillie

Marty Fetherston Leanne Paul Wendy Nunn

Theresa Harrsch Tracy Harrsch

Jackie Donnelley John Schulien

Scott Grigoletti Lisa Patalle

Mike Holland Dan Corcoran Shame Smiith Mark Doherty

Cathy Passerella Justin Bataille

Sofia Wawryzniiak Linda Molnar Kathy Simone

Ed Cama Dave Salatiello Joseph Cama Daniel Cama Jamie Manser Steve Manser Paula Hoferer

Victor Facchini Robin Giordano

Dave Schulz Michelle Schulz

James Merendino Phyllis Smith Dan Smith

Angela Messana Maria Messano

Amanda Nodoro Andrew Vannata Olivia Hornyak Marielle Sturno Conor Atkins

John Boudreau Louis Pavia

Sydney Strelec Jenna Morrison Meg Burrows Kelly Burrows Terry Boyne Don Soutar Tina Gopon

Leslie Maietta

Marybeth Soutar Gary Richenaker

Debbie Richenaker Anne Joyce

Andrew DeBlock Angie Rangel Christine Sicat Kathy Butchko Brendan Flood

Beth Schoonmacher Arthur Wawrzyniak Isabella Wawrzyniak

Peter Loia Anthony Loia

Pat McKee

And also a “shout out” to

Blue Sky Amusements For the great rides

and

Paladin Amusements For the fun games.