SERVED BY: Administrator Rev. Joseph Ferraro Parochial Vicars Rev. John Gordon Rev. Mauro Primavera Director of Religious Education Sr. Diana Yodris, MPF Convent Superior Sr. Gloria Doria, MPF Good Shepherd Academy Sr. Jane Feltz, MPF, Principal Pastoral Associate Sr. Eileen Hubbert, SSJ Director of Music Ministry Ms. Susan Loricchio Ministers of Hospitality John Caruso, Captain Youth Ministry Team Mrs. Amy DiCristo & John O’Reilly Parish Secretary Ms. Lynn S. Falduto (hfclynn28@aol.com) Nursery School Supervisor Sr. Jycinth Valenciana, FSSE Finance Council Chairperson Mrs. Deborah Mastroeni Development Committee Chairperson Mr. Paul Grillo Parish Trustees Mrs. Gina Tamburri Mr. Robert Collmier Stewardship Committee Chairperson Mr. Philip Hui

MASSES Saturday evening: 5:30 PM (English), 7:00 PM (Italian) Neo-Catechumenate Liturgy: 8:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM Filipino Mass: 2nd Sunday of month, 5:00 PM Daily: 7:00, 8:45 AM; Saturday 8:45 AM 5:30 PM (M - F during Lent) OFFICE HOURS: Daily: 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon 1:00 - 4:00 PM 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Rectory is closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM and 4:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM The office is closed on Sunday. RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 1:00 PM BAPTISM: Baptisms are scheduled once a month on Sunday afternoons except during Lent. Expectant parents are asked to contact the rectory to schedule an appointment at least three months before the desired date of Baptism. Parents must attend a special catechetical session prior to the Baptism. MARRIAGE: Couples should contact the rectory one year in advance of the proposed wedding date in order to allow for the proper pre-marital preparation. At least one person must be a registered parishioner of Holy Family.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: This is a

sacrament not only for those who are at the

point of death. As soon as anyone begins to be

in danger of death from sickness or old age,

we encourage you to call for a priest in the

rectory.

MINISTRY OF THE SICK: The Eucharist

will be brought to the homebound. Please

contact the Rectory with the names and

addresses of parishioners who are ill or

homebound.

VOCATION: Women and men who feel

called to the religious life, and men called to

Holy Orders, should contact the Vocations

Office at 973-497-4365.

EMERGENCY CALLS: In case of an

accident or sudden illness, call the rectory at

any hour or reach us on the emergency phone,

973-715-3108. The priest on duty will return

your call.

SOCIAL SERVICE HOTLINE: The Catholic

Community Services is an office that serves all

people in need. Please call 1-800-CCS-7413.

PARISH PAY: Have your weekly donation

sent directly to the Church! Visit

www.parishpay.com or call 1-866-PARISH1

Rectory: 973-667-0026/Fax: 973-661-1714 Convent: 973-667-2050 Rel. Education Office: 973-667-6018 Nursery: 973-235-1170 28 Brookline Avenue 60 Harrison Street Good Shepherd Academy: 973-667-2049 174 Franklin Avenue www.holyfamilynutley.org 24 Brookline Avenue

March 9, 2014

Holy Family Church Nutley-Belleville

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MISSION STATEMENT ✝ Holy Family Catholic Church is a spiritually and socially active parish. Rooted in the Word of God and nourished by the Eucharist, we cele-brate the life of our Lord Jesus Christ by proclaiming the Good News and providing spiritual growth, support and service with love. Founded by Italian immigrants a century ago, today our parish continues the tradition of extending a loving, caring and affirming welcome to all who join us as we Continue Our Journey of Faith. ✝ La Chiesa Cattolica Santa Famiglia e’ una parrocchia socialmente e spiritualmente attiva. Radicata nella Parola di Dio e nutrite dall’eucares-tia, celebriamo la vita del nostro Signore Gesu’Cristo proclamando la buona novella e provvedendo crescita spirituale, supporto e servizio con amore. Fondata un secolo fa’ da immigranti italiani, oggi, la nostra parrocchia continua la tradizione di estendere un amorevole, caro e recono-scente benvenuto a tutti coloro che con noi continuano e condividono il nostro cammino di fede. ✝ Ang simbahang katoliko ng banal na pamilya ay isang masiglang parokya sa espirituwal at ugnayang panlipunan. Nakaugat sa salita ng diyos at pinalusog ng eukaristiya, ipanagdiriwant namin ang buhay ng ating panginoong hesukristo sa pagpapahayag ng mabuting balita at paguudulot ng paglago sa kabanalan, paggabay, at mapagmahal na paglilingkod. Itinatag ng mga dayuhang italiano may isang-daan taon na ang nakakalipas, ngayon ang aming parokya ay patuloy sa pag-ugit ng tradisyon ng mapag-aruga, mapagkalinga, at mapagkilang pagtanggap sa mga sumapi saamin habang patuloy sa paglalakbay sa panaampalataya.

HOLY FAMILY WELCOMES YOU Welcome to Holy Family Parish! We hope you experience the warmth and hospitality for which Holy Family is noted. We would like our Worship

Community to be the center of your spiritual and emotional journey with Jesus. Peace be with you. Worship with us Embrace our fellowship Learn about our ministries Come join us Offer your talents Make new friends Experience the warmth and hospitality of Holy Family

Benvenuti, Maligayang pagdating, Bienvenido, Chao mung, Witamy Walk With Jesus Daily

1st Sunday in Lent A 2014 My brothers and sisters in the Lord! As we enter the Lenten journey, our first reading in the Book of Genesis tells us today that “the serpent was the most subtle and cunning of all the wild beasts.” The serpent certainly knows how to

distort the truth and make temptation irresistibly attractive. We know the story, the woman and man fall into the trap of the serpent’s promise that by eating the forbidden fruit their eyes will be opened and they themselves will be like gods. As they eat the fruit, their eyes are opened and what they see is that innocence has been lost. Sin has now entered the world. We might compare Eden’s paradise with the

barren and forbidding wilderness in which the Gospel is enacted. We find this to be the terrain of temptation, where the Hebrew people journeyed for forty years from slavery to liberation, where they were tested and often failed; this is the place where the devil is truly at home. As Jesus fasts in the wilderness for those forty days, He is hungry and the devil’s time has come. As the master of being subtle, the devil even puts the Son of God to the test by distorting the truth of Jesus’ mission as the Messiah. Three temptations wear masks of persuasive reason: by the use of His miraculous powers, Jesus’ hunger can be satisfied through turning the stones into bread, the belief in His mission can be guaranteed by a spectacular sign, and the temporal power to achieve that mission can be assured. All are temptations to some form of power. But no matter how strong the temptations are, Jesus is able to tear away the devil’s mask. Uncalled for miracles or sensational signs for self-promotion and worldly power have no part in the work entrusted to Him. The story of our salvation takes us from the Garden in Eden to the wilderness of the Exodus and from the Lord’s temptations to another garden (Gethsemane) where Jesus told His disciples that they should pray to not be put to the test. We know that when the ultimate test of their discipleship came, most of them failed. We might ask, “Was it their faith or their love that was weakened at that moment?” The strength of their love was shown, above all, in those who remained with Jesus at the cross and Mary Magdalene would be the first to whom Jesus appeared in the garden of the resurrection. The Lenten Journey, once again, challenges us to make sacrifices journeying through these 40 days. The sacrifices of giving up those things that draw us further away from the Lord. We need to pray for the strength to continue to persevere in our faith and in being the faithful Stewards which we are called to be. This includes caring for others in need, as well as those in need of forgiveness. It is a time to reconcile our differences and not be judgmental toward others. During this time, Jesus speaks to us of almsgiving, prayer and fasting, which is challenging to all of us since it does touch a nerve. Sometimes we do not always act upon our own good impulses, but our Lord reinforces them and gives us the strength to carry out His will as well as ours. He says to us, not if you give alms or if you pray, but rather when you give and pray and fast. Our Lord’s expectation is that His followers will heed His call. We are especially reminded of Jesus’ words at the imposition of ashes: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel,” or ”Remember, man you are dust and unto dust you shall return.” It is a time to prayerfully remember and support the good works of Catholic Charities, Fund for Retired Priests, Seminaries, CYO and Catholic School Education, as you do your share in supporting the AAA. Peace always, Fr. Joe

Fr. Joe

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE “It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” - Matthew 4:10 Tempted between the riches and power of this world and service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from power and riches and put God at the center of our lives. For Sunday, March 2, 2014 The actual collection was $9,364.00; $1,412.00 of which came from Parish Pay. The 2nd Collection for Monthly Archdiocesan Assessment was 2781.00; of which $414.00 came from Parish Pay. Mass Attendance was 1,259. God Bless You For Your Continued Generosity!

For Sunday, March 3, 2013

The actual collection was $9,870.00; $1,457.00 of which came from Parish Pay.

The 2nd Collection for Monthly Archdiocesan Assessment was $3,239.00, $414.00 of which came from Parish Pay.

Mass Attendance was: 1,567.

Memorials for the Week of March 9 Altar Candles

Joseph Guarino...Family Altar Bread

Anthony D’Uva...Alessio & Gina

The Sanctuary Lamp in the Church, Chapel, Convent and Rectory, Altar Candles, Altar Bread, & Altar Wine, as well as Altar Flowers are our weekly memorials. The donation for each Sanctuary Lamp and Altar Candles are $10. The donation for Altar Bread or Altar Wine is $15. The donation for Flowers on the Altar of the Blessed Virgin or Saint Joseph is $45.

Please stop by the rectory to reserve any of the above.

“The Lord, your God,

shall you worship and him alone

shall you serve.”

— Matthew 4:10 Saturday, March 8 5:30 PM Marie Lombardini...Antoinette Lombardi 7:00 PM Vincenza & Felippo Poccia...Teresa Pizzella Sunday, March 9 8:00 AM People of the Parish 10:00 AM Henry St. Peter...Judy & Jerry Vernice 12:00 PM Francesca & Cresenzo Lavecchia...M/M Rosario Testa 5:00 PM Filipino Mass 7:00 PM Salvatore Mastroeni...Scarano Family Monday, March 10 7:00 AM Helen Maguire...Ann Walsh 8:45 AM Giovanna Mucciarone...M/M Gennaro Cifelli 5:30 PM Federico Gencarelli...Carputo Family Tuesday, March 11 7:00 AM Anthony D’Uva...M/M Alessio Tamburri 8:45 AM Catherine Christopher...Sr. Lucy 5:30 PM Gladys Rafferty...Carol Ann & Paul Russo Wednesday, March 12 7:00 AM Lisa Gencarelli...Yolanda Gencarelli & Gemma Canova and Family 8:45 AM John DeFilippo...O’Reilly & DeFilippo Families 5:30 PM John Verrengia, Jr...Rose Marino Thursday, March 13 7:00 AM Anne R. Friel...M/M Arnold Liloia 8:45 AM Victoria Martinez...M/M Henry Martinez 5:30 PM Karl Schreiber...Jean Bloom Friday, March 14 7:00 AM Fr. John Savage...M/M Jerry Vernice 8:45 AM Pasquina Cioni...Vincent Gengaro 2:00 PM Stations of the Cross—GSA (Chapel) 5:30 PM Edward Rossi...George Zanfini 6:45 PM Stations of the Cross (English) 7:45 PM Stations of the Cross (Italian) Saturday, March 15 8:45 AM Special Remembrance Mass

John & Eleanor Arthur Nicola & Giuseppina Cifelli

Romolo Cifelli Tony Del Vecchio

Dr. Frank Dotoli & Deceased Children Helen Gingerelli

Elmer & Hattie Walsh

2nd Sunday of Lent Saturday, March 15 5:30 PM Anthony & Nicoletta Foti...Family 7:00 PM Fr. Dante DiGirolamo...Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth Sunday, March 16 8:00 AM Frederick Sisbaro...Albert Casale 10:00 AM Tony & Theresa DiMeo...M/M Jerry Volpe 12:00 PM Maria Diomira Mancone…Family 7:00 PM People of the Parish

Please Pray for Those Who Are Sick... Infant Jason Henry Fass, Toni Logiudice, Philip Napoli, Patrick O’Reilly, Ann Rotonda, Daniella Serafino, Manuel Vigario - the entire sick list is posted on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Please Pray for Those Who Have Died…

Robert Fazzini, Mildred Cappuzzo

We need permanent volunteers to sell 50/50 monthly raffles between Masses on the weekend. Its only about 10-15 minutes of your time. This will really

help increase our jackpot prizes. Please call the rectory and leave your name and phone number and the Mass which you usually attend. Thank you!!!

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Sunday, March 9 - Daylight Savings Time Begins 8:30 AM Religious Education - GSA 10:00 AM Children's Liturgy of Word - Church 10:00 AM Girl Scout Celebration - Church Religious Education Registration following all Masses until 1:30 PM - SJC 5:00 PM Filipino Community Mass - Church; Fellowship - SJC Monday, March 10 7:00 PM Novena - MCC 7:00 PM Choir Practice - Church 8:00 PM K of C - SA Tuesday, March 11 12:30 PM Adult Education - SJC Wednesday, March 12 10:00 AM Italian Class - SA 8:30 PM Praise & Worship - MCC 8:30 PM Neo-Catechumenate #1 - MDL 8:30 PM Neo-Catechumenate #2 - SJC 8:30 PM Neo-Catechumenate #3 - SLR Thursday, March 13 7:00 PM Padre Pio - MCC 7:30 PM Bible Study - SJC Friday, March 14 6:00 AM Men's Prayer Group - SJC 2:00 PM Set-up Mamre - SJC Due to Stations of the Cross: No Mass for Devotees of Maria SS. Addolorata this month. 6:45 PM Stations of the Cross (English) - Church 7:45 PM Stations of the Cross (Italian) - Church 7:00 PM Italian Memorial Mass MCC 7:30 PM Mamre - SJC Saturday, March 15 9:00 AM First Holy Communion Retreat Day - GSA (Each family has their own schedule) 1:00 PM Confessions - Church 8:30 PM Neo-Catechumenate #1 - MCC 8:30 PM Neo-Catechumenate # 2 & 3 - SJC 2nd Collection: School Subsidy Following all Masses: 8th grade bake sale Sunday, March 16 8:30 AM Religious Education - GSA 10:00 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word - Church Religious Education Registration following all Masses until 1:30 PM - SJC 2:45 PM Fatima Prayer Group - MCC 6:00 PM Youth Group - SJC

KEY LR Liturgy Room - Rectory Basement MCC Mother Cabrini Chapel MDL Msgr. DiLuca Conf. Room (Behind the Bell Tower) MSA Maria SS. Addolorata Room - Parish Center PP Padre Pio Room - Parish Center PR Pantry Room - Rectory Basement SA St. Anthony Room - Parish Center SJC St. Joseph Center

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA The Miraculous Medal Novena is every Monday at 7:00 PM, in the Mother Cabrini Chapel. Novena consists of devotional prayers to the Miraculous Medal and St. Jude, and the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. On national holidays, Novena prayers are offered at 8:45 AM, just prior to the 9:00 AM Mass.

Thursday, March 20, 12:00 Noon Saint Joseph Center

Sassy Seniors will celebrate SPRING!

TEACHING THE GOOD NEWS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (CCD)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 973-667-6018 Sunday: Grades K-5, 8:30 AM-9:45 AM Tuesday: Grades 1-6, 3:30-4:45 PM ~ Classes for Spring Garden, Lincoln and Yanticaw Schools Wednesday Evening: (all schools) Grades 7 & 8 7:00-8:30 PM Thursday: Grades 1-6; 3:30-4:45 PM ~ Classes for Belleville #5, Washington & Radcliff Schools Some Important Information: 1. The First Communion Retreat Day has been moved to Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon, in GSA School 2. It's that time again to start thinking about registration for our Religious Education Program for the 2014-15 school year. Registration will be held on the following two Sundays: March 9 & 16, following the 8:00, 10:00 and 12:00

Masses, in the St. Joseph Center. Baptism certificates are needed for new registrations and

all first graders attending, and any family that did not submit one last year.

3. I am still in need of substitutes for Tuesday and Thursday afternoon classes. Please consider volunteering your Stewardship of Time and Talent ! It is a fulfilling service!

The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God. - William McGill

10:00 Mass

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Enrico Tamburri Memorial Foundation Annual Beefsteak Dinner Saturday, March 22, 2014 - Good Shepherd Academy Gym – 24 Brookline Avenue, Nutley, NJ

Beefsteak Dinner 7:00pm-11:30pm - Dinner includes: Sliced Beef Tenderloin, French Fries, Italian Bread, Salad, Wine, Bottled Water, Coffee, Espresso, Tea, Fresh Fruit & Fabulous Home-Made Desserts

Catering by - Nightingale’s / Music by DJ Lou / Adults: $40.00 Children: $20.00 (under 5 free) Once again, we will have our annual Dessert Contest with prizes (gift certificates and plaque recognition)

We encourage everyone to participate in this fun tradition. Join us with family and friends! Please respond by March 15 - tickets are limited (detach and mail form below)

** By request, we are limiting the number of raffle prizes and will focus on a smaller group of larger prizes (this will limit the time of the raffle process and prize distribution so we can enjoy the evening) Proceeds from our event will benefit children and families in our community In addition, we provide a scholarship for a local student attending Good Shepherd Academy and will also provide a donation to Holy Family Church Thank you for your continued support! Gina Tamburri 973-751-4187

ETMF Beefsteak Dinner Ticket Request - March 22, 2014

Name_______________________________ Address____________________________________ Phone #______________________ Tickets requested ________adults ($40) _______children ($20)

We are not able to attend, but kindly accept the following donation ________________

Please return with check payable to: ETMF, 93 Rutan Road, Belleville, NJ 07109 We look forward to seeing you! Thank you in advance for your support! God Bless You!

*Monetary Donations (exclusive of dinner) are tax deductible

GOOD SHEPHERD ACADEMY Please help GSA with their KidStuff book fundraiser by purchasing the book from us! GSA are selling the 2014 KidStuff book for $25. So many coupons to enjoy all year long! The book makes an excellent gift! Please call our school secretary, Mrs. Leo: 973-667-2049, x-100, for more information or to purchase the book. Box Tops for Education - The school is able to receive money when they turn in the General Mills box tops! Please save them and drop them off in the special box which is located in the vestibule of Church. Campbell's Labels for Education™ is a school support program whereby registered schools or institutions collect labels from Campbell product labels and redeem them for educational resources ranging from sports equipment and musical instruments to video equipment and computers. Used Cell Phones & Toners - The school collects used cell phones so if you upgrade yours, please do not discard the old one. The school also accepts toners from computers to be recycled. All can be dropped off in the GSA box located in the vestibule of the Church.

JUNIOR STEWARDS OF GSA There is an overwhelming need for white dresses, veils, suits shirts and shoes in the inner city. If you no longer need or want an old communion outfit, the Junior Stewards of GSA will be honored to deliver them to youngsters receiving their First Holy Communion. * * * The Junior Stewards also continue to collect new or gently used Bibles Please call Gale Maddaloni at 973-320-5794 if you are able to make a donation.

THE MUSICAL THEATRE CLUB PRESENTS Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29, 7:00 P.M. Sunday, March 30, 3:00 P.M. Ticket Sales: Adults: $8; Child/Student: $5. Tickets will only be sold at the door if space permits. Please purchase your ticket in advance Program Booster: A full page ad is $20, 1/2 page ad is $10. Ads can be sent from parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, classmates, neighbors, etc. Ad and payment must be submitted no later than Wednesday, March 12, to GSA - Fax: 973-661-9259 Please be sure to include the student’s name on your message.

ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY - FRIDAY, MAY 9, 6:00 P.M. - GSA GYM Themed “God Bless America,” the tricky tray is $20 admission and includes 1 adult ticket, 1 sheet of general tickets, beverages & dessert. Pre-event ticket packages are available. Advance orders are $20 and will be $25 on the night of the event. NO ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. No one under 16 is permitted. Any questions or to reserve a table, please call Roberta Boland: 201-207-6522.

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ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK - 2014 LENTEN REGULATIONS 1. The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are

obliged by the law of abstinence.

2. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence “substantially,” or as a whole, is a serious obligation. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance. 3. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2014, to the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, June 15, 2014. *Canon 920, §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year

LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES, 2014 STATIONS OF THE CROSS: In the Chapel on Fridays at 2:00 P.M.; in the Church at 6:45 P.M. (English); 7:45 P.M. (Italian) on March 14 & 21, and April 4 & 11. There are NO Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 28, as a live enactment of the Stations will be presented by the Franciscan Mystery Players at 8:00 P.M. COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE: TBA RECONCILIATION: Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. (except Saturday, April 19, which is Holy Saturday); Tuesday of Holy Week, April 15, and Wednesday of Holy Week, April 16, Confessions will be heard 7:00-8:00 PM. Special Notice Regarding Confessions: Every parish in the Archdiocese will make confessions available 7:00-8:00 PM on each Wednesday during Lent. LENTEN DAILY MASSES: Monday-Friday, 7:00 A.M. & 5:30 P.M. in the Chapel; Monday-Saturday, 8:45 A.M. in the Church. EXPOSITION OF THE EUCHARIST: Daily, Monday-Friday, 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. in the Chapel, concluding with Evening Prayer at 5:15 P.M. and followed by the 5:30 Mass. THE WORD AMONG US: To aid in our spiritual journey this Lent, copies of The Word Among Us are available. It is an excellent publication that will serve as a Lenten guide. Suggested donation is $5.00 which may be dropped off at the rectory. Thank you. FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19: All Masses will be celebrated in Church: 7:00 & 8:45 A.M. and at 7:00 P.M., a Solemn Concelebrated Bi-lingual Mass. Blessing of St. Joseph Bread at each Mass. THERE IS NO 5:30 MASS TODAY. The St. Joseph Table will be in the St. Joseph Center following the 7:00 P.M. Mass. Light refreshments will be served. MARIA SS ADDOLORATA MASS: The annual Mass honoring Our Lady of Sorrows apparition in Castelpetroso on March 22, 1888, will be celebrated at a 2:00 P.M. Italian Mass on Sunday, March 23, 2014. FASTING & ALMSGIVING: Operation Rice Bowls, which are available in the Church vestibule, help to support Catholic Relief Services care for the poor in developing countries. Please use the calendar and eat a simpler meal each week (fasting) and place your sacrifice (alms), the money you save in terms of eating a simpler meal, and return your sacrifice in the envelope provided on Palm Sunday, April 13. “Let us eat simply so that others may simply eat.” FORMATION: Suggested Lenten penances will be distributed each Sunday of Lent as a way of reminding us to make our pledge to enter into these forty days of Lent which began on Ash Wednesday, truly a time of Penance and conversion of the heart. A limited number of copies of The Magnificat are found on the altar rail. Please take a copy if you wish to use it as a Lenten guide. This periodical has Lenten articles, an examination of conscience, and reflections on the daily readings. A donation may be dropped off at the rectory. Fr. John Gordon’s Bible Study on Thursday evenings, except on Holy Thursday, 7:30 P.M., in the St. Joseph Center. MEN’S COMMISSION: On Saturday, March 15, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., at Seton Hall University, South Orange, there will be a Catholic Men’s Conference sponsored by the Archdiocese of Newark. The topic is ““Be Not Afraid...” - It is open to men, aged 14 and older. WOMEN’S COMMISSION: On Saturday, April 26, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., at Seton Hall University, South Orange.

For more information regarding the Men’s & Women’s Commissions, see page 7

The Schedule for Holy Week will appear in a future bulletin

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The Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Newark are sponsoring a High School Admissions Fair called High School Expo. The event will be in two locations each with plenty of parking:

April 2, 7:00-8:30 pm: Visitation Academy, 222 Farview Ave., Paramus April 3, 7:00-8:30 pm: Archdiocese of Newark, 171 Clifton Ave., Newark No pre-registration or fee is required, and younger siblings are welcome. For directions and further information visit our website at www.catholicschoolsnj.org or call Laura Cristiano 973-497-4258.

The Archdiocese of Newark CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM “BE NOT AFRAID”

Calling all Young Adult Men, married or single, between the ages of 18-35. There will be a special 2-hour segment for young adults, called “Encountering Christ,” which will include presentations, discussion groups, lunch, testimonies and prayer. Seton Hall University - 400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079. Register Today at: www.rcanmenscommission.org or call: 973-497-4545 Adults: $25 College Students (18-22 yrs. old) & Seniors (65 +) $20 Priests/Deacons/Religious: (Free) (College Students will pay $15 if they provide a Student ID Card) Main Celebrant: Most Rev. John J. Myers Keynote Speaker: His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York Guest Speakers: Fr. Larry Richards & Mr. Gregory Floyd

* * * CATHOLIC WOMEN’S COMMISSION

Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM “BE NOT AFRAID - REJOICE IN GOD’S MERCY”

Seton Hall University - 400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079. Celebration of Holy Mass and Opportunity for Confession Register at www.rcan.org/womcom. For more information, email: CatholicWomen@rcan.org or call 973-497-4545. Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included Adults: $25 College Students (18-22 yrs. old) & Seniors (65 +) $20 Clergy/Religious: (Free) Special Guest Speakers: Helen Avaré, J.D., Associate Professor of Law, George Mason University (Expert on marriage, family & women’s issues.) Sr. Mary Gabriel, S.V., Sisters of Life

New Energies The Women’s Auxiliary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 120 Prospect St., Nutley is hosting 2 exciting events! Spring Trip to AC: A fun-filled bus ride to the

Showboat Casino in Atlantic City - Wednesday, April 23. The fare is $25and guests receive a $25 voucher from the casino. Bus departs from OLMC on Prospect Street at 9:00 AM. Please park in the Church lot. For reservations, call Dottie at (973) 759-3189. Busybody: A bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Departs OLMC at 9:45 AM; returns approximately 4:45 PM. Lunch served upon arrival at the Playhouse and includes an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet. Following lunch will be the hilarious comedy/mystery play "Busybody." The cost of the trip is $60 which includes bus transportation, lunch and show. For additional information/reservations contact Linda at (973) 661-0090 or lkr160@aol.com.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION In the second collection today, we are supporting the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today’s collection.

Immaculate Conception Church 30 North Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ

Fish and Chips dinner, Saturday, March 29th, catered by the famous Thistle Restaurant. Dinner will take place in Madonna Hall and will feature a choice of fresh-market cod or honey-

dipped chicken. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. This is a perfect family event and a delicious way to mark the Lenten season in a traditional manner.

Advance reservations are required; please email karen@harvardstudios.com.

Take out orders are also available.

A Retreat for Widows April 11 - 13

Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point, NJ Join with other widows as wee look at our own individual stories for courage and wisdom. We hope to discover how in the sharing or our stories we continue to find strength and hope. There will be time for sharing in sxmall groups, Eucharist and other appropriate liturgies. Beach walks, socials and fun are also included. Cost: $125. Sign up online www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829

LENT: A TIME FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL; A TIME TO RENEW YOUR MARRIAGE. The season of Lent is an ideal time for happily married couples to renew the joy of their marriages. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in our area will be held on March 28-30. Come and experience a dynamic weekend to refresh your soul and your relationship in this holy season. As the Church prepares for Easter, come and discover what God has planned for you in your marriage. For more information and to apply, please call Mike and Eileen Morgan at 1-877-697-9963 X7 or 973-827-9606 or online at wwme.org (http://www.wwme.org

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MEN’S PRAYER GROUP MPG would like to pray for your intentions. The prayers will be offered on Friday of that week at our gathering. Kindly place this intention request in the Sunday Collection or return it to the rectory. Please list your intentions: ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ If you would like a prayer card sent as an acknowledgment of your prayer intentions, please include your name and address.

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Archdiocese of Newark is, once again, preparing the annual tradition of honoring those couples in the Archdio-cese who will be celebrating five, twenty-five and fifty years of Christian marriage in the year 2014. The Masses will be celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the Office of Family Life Ministries at 973-497-4323. The Archdiocese would love honoring every couple in the Archdiocese, who is deserving of such recognition, to be

present at the appropriate liturgy. The presence of a large number of couples will give favorable witness to the strength and stability of Christian marriage in today’s society. Interfaith couples are welcomed!

Please fill out the form below and RETURN IT PROMPTLY to the rectory as each particular date has a deadline

Couple’s Last Name: ____________________________________ Date of Marriage: _______________________________

Wife’s First Name: __________________________________ Husband’s First Name: __________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________ City/Zip: ______________________________________________

50th Golden Anniversary - April 6, 3:00 P.M. (Registration due to Holy Family no later than March19)

5th & Silver Anniversaries: May 4, 3:00 P.M. (Registration due at Holy Family NO LATER THAN April 15)

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Arts Council Presents

Jazz ’n the Hall Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble

Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 7:30 pm South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)

1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ This a free concert - Reservations Required

Call SOPAC 973-313-2787

We are proud to announce GSA graduates who have made Honor Roll at Paramus Catholic High School: President’s List: Christopher Avila, Bryant Ly & Matthew Pecoraro (all grade 11) First Honors: Zachary Abramson (grade 9),

Pamela Armas (grade 11), Caitlin Hall & Camille Urbina (grade 12) and Janelyn Lacson (grade 10) Second Honors: Amanda Tran, (grade 11), Andrew Tran (grade 10), and Cecilia Tran (grade 12.

You may have noticed today at Mass that we used the Apostles’ Creed instead of the Nicene Creed. The origins of the Apostles’ Creed are believed to predate the Nicene Creed. It is

universally recognized by many Christians as a shared statement of our faith in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Apostles’ Creed may be used at any Sunday Mass, but the church particularly recommends its use during Lent and Easter Time. Why? Because the words of this ancient Creed have been used for centuries as the basis of our baptismal promises, and the seasons of Lent and Easter put a strong focus on baptism. During Lent we prepare those who will be baptized at Easter while readying ourselves to renew our own baptismal promises. As we recite the Apostles’ Creed, it will stir up in our hearts our commitment to Christ which was first made at our own baptisms and prepare us to renew our promises this Easter

Mamre Meeting - Married Couples Fellowship All married couples are cordially invited to the March meeting of MAMRE on Friday, March 14, at 7:15 pm., in the Saint Joseph Center - Nutley. A wonderful evening is planned. We will begin in prayer, have a

delicious dinner and an interesting topic "The Loss of a Loved One." Msgr. Renato Grasselli will be sharing his reflections with us. Please mark your calendar and make reservations by calling/texting Pam Zirpoli: 973-698-4551 or email holyfamilyministry@yahoo.com. Invite other married couples to join us. It will be fantastic to share our experience of Christian fellowship with others. We are enthusiastic in planning a wonderful evening, so please do reserve soon! Looking forward to spending a delightful evening together. Regards, Pam

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