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The Sunday Steward The weekly parish bulletin for The Church of Saint Ann

1253 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 and the Saint Michael Church, Trenton, NJ

APRIL 21, 2019

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SUN., April 21

6:30 AM

8:00 AM

9:30 AM 11:00 AM

12:30 PM

EASTER SUNDAY!

Darryl C. Foyuth by MaryAnn and Bernard Foyuth Anne and Joseph Bielamowicz by MaryAnn and Bernard Foyuth Walter Shelmet, Sr. by Wife Joann Scofield by Russ Scofield and Family Antonio Rossi by Anna Rossi Lubrano Elizabeth and John Yaros by Kathryn Yaros People of the Parish Casper P. Stern by Stephanie and Andrea Stern James Russo by Wife and Children Vincenzo and Giacinta Lubrano by Nick Lubrano and Family

Stella, John and Elaine Elenewski by Walter and Pat Wenczel Walter Shelmet, Sr. by Wife

Cassie Vaccaro by Mom Mom

ST. MICHAEL 8:45 AM

10:00 AM

James Murphy by Mary Beth Wood Susan and Michael Hudak by Parents

MON., April 22 8:00 AM

Frank Colavita (Anniversary) by Lorraine Colavita Carmen Gagliardi by Josephine Gagliardi

TUES., April 23

8:00 AM

Stanislawa Jachura by Dardzinski and Krawczyk Families Karissa Yacyk by Maryann Conboy

WED., April 24

8:00 AM

Giacinta Lubrano by Nick Lubrano Edward Hoffman by Crane and Cornell Families

THURS., April 25

8:00 AM

Stella Colavita by Lorraine Colavita Rose Micai by Ken and MaryAnn Micai

FRI., April 26

8:00 AM

Nelson Piedrahita by Mary and Karen Piedrahita Ed Deloca by Linda and Jerry McDermott

SAT., April 27 8:00 AM

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5:00 PM

Anthony and Mary Inverso by Loving Family Barbara Wert by the Rowcotsky Family _____________________________________ Richard Waskiewicz by Angela M. Hachicha Genevieve Ossowski by Angela M. Hachicha Eleanor F. and Emil S.(Jack) Kupiec by Rakowski Family

SUN., April 28 7:30 AM

9:30 AM

11:00 AM 12:30 PM

Elide A. Fabbro by Lydia Fabbro Keephart Giacinta Lubrano by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Toto Gary Gladwell by Wife and Children Winfred Siber by Gertrud Siber and Family People of the Parish Mary and John Butler by Daughter Janet Berardino Toto by Gilda Toto Richard Waskiewicz (Birthday) by His Family

ST. MICHAEL 8:45 AM

10:00 AM

James Murphy by Divo and Veronica Brun

APRIL 21, 2019 - EASTER SUNDAY DAILY LITURGY

for the Week of April 21, 2019

Little White Books for Easter Our Little Black Books that are so popular during the Lenten season continue throughout the fifty Days of Easter with the LITTLE WHITE BOOKS. They are available at the doors of the church and the welcome desk for a cost of one dollar. Reflect-ing on a page a day during the Easter season will help to enhance your relationship with the Lord. Get your LITTLE WHITE BOOK today. Get one for a friend. A great Easter gift!

Parish May Crowning

Please join the Rosary Altar Society's May Crowning on Sunday, May 5th at the 12:30 PM Mass. The procession and crowning will start immediately after communion. All are welcome to join us as we pray the rosary directly after the mass. We hope you will share in this wonderful tradition of devotion to the Blessed Mother, and get in the spirit of spring!

Please sign up at the doors of the Church.

The community of the Church of Saint Ann

cordially invites you to attend the

Installation Mass

for

Rev. Fr. Leandro B. Dela Cruz as Pastor of our parish

on

Saturday

April 27, 2019

at 5:00 p.m. Mass

The Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency,

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.

Bishop of Trenton.

FAITH FORMATION

Enrich your marriage, explore God‘s plan for happy, holy

marriages by going to www.foryourmarriage.org. For

Your Marriage is an initiative of the Catholic Church.

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APRIL 21 , 2019 - EASTER SUNDAY

Easter Flowers Flowers are a sign of life, they are also a sign of celebration. Easter is our greatest Celebration and so we have filled our church with flowers. Treat them with love and care, just as we should treat one another. Let the flowers remind you of the life and joy we are called to bring to those we meet and greet during this Easter season.

Easter Memorial The flowers and decorations placed throughout our church at Easter are gifts of friends and parishioners in memory of friends and relatives who, through their death, now share new life with Christ. These faithful departed remain with us in many ways and our Easter atmosphere should be a reminder of their abiding presence. We are grateful to all who contributed to our Easter flowers and decorations.

Paschal Candle This candle is the primary symbol of the Easter season. It was the first candle lighted from our new fire at the Easter Vigil and was carried into the dark church to bring the light of Christ to a waiting community. It is a concrete reminder to all that Christ, the light of the world, has overcome the darkness of sin and death. The Paschal Candle remains in a place of prominence and is lighted throughout the Easter at all gatherings to worship throughout the season. After Pentecost, the Paschal Candle is lighted each time we celebrate a Baptism here at The Church of Saint Ann. When we are baptized, we become a member of the Church and a child of light. We also light the Paschal Candle each time we celebrate a person‘s passing to new life with a Mass of Christian Burial. Easter season might be a good time to decorate a large candle in your home and light it whenever the family gets together to share a meal. It is a good way to connect our homes to our Church. If you have used the rice bowl during the Lenten season, the Easter candle might be a good replacement for that until Pentecost.

Easter Water Our holy water fonts are flowing with new Easter water. We used this water to renew our own Baptismal promises at Easter Masses. Bring a small container and take some Holy Water to fill your fonts at home.

Sprinkling Rite Speaking of Easter Water – we will use the sprinkling rite at the beginning of our masses during the Easter Season. We do this as a reminder of Baptism. It calls us back to our central identity as followers of Christ, and the beginning of our new life with the risen Christ.

Alleluia! Alleluia! We have not heard ALLELUIA since Ash Wednesday! There is no exact translation for the word. It is a word to express deep joy. We will sing ALLELUIA! before and after our gospel reading during the Easter Season.

Easter Eggs Easter eggs have been acknowledged as a symbol of continuing life and fertility, since pre-Christian spring celebrations. Given as springtime gifts by the ancient Greeks, Persians and Chinese at their spring festivals, the Easter egg appears in Pagan mythology as well, where the Heaven and Earth were thought to have been formed from two halves of an egg.

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SUNDAY, Apr i l 21 , 2019

EASTER SUNDAY!

EASTER SUNDAY MASSES

The Church of Saint Ann Masses: 6:30 AM (Sunrise), 8:00, 9:30,11:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Saint Michael Church Masses: 8:45 AM - English

10:00 AM - Slovak; and 12:30 PM - Korean

MONDAY, Apr i l 22 , 2019 Easter Monday Par ish Off ice Closed SAS Spr ing Break

● Miraculous Medal Novena 8:30 AM - Daily Chapel

TUESDAY, Apr i l 23 , 2019 SAS Spr ing Break

● Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM - Chapel (with Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM) ● Adult Confirmation Prep 7:00 PM - Pope John XXIII

Room

WEDNESDAY, Apr i l 24 , 2019 SAS Spr ing Break

● Piano Tuning 10:00 AM - Chapel and Dorothy Day Room

Remembrance in Your Will A remembrance for your parish in your will is a wonderful way to provide for the future

well-being of your parish community. Thank you for considering this very special way

of sharing with your parish family.

THURSDAY, Apr i l 25 , 2019 SAS Spr ing Break

● Knights of Columbus 7000 Officers’ Meeting 7:30 PM - American Martyrs and Dorothy Day Rooms

● Weekly Saint Ann Novena followed by Novena to Saint Jude 7:30 PM - (Saint Michael Church)

FRIDAY, Apr i l 26 , 2019 SAS Spr ing Break

● Morning Prayer/Communion Service 7:00 AM - Chapel

● Korean Martyrs Mass 8:30 PM - (Saint Michael Church)

SATURDAY, Apr i l 27 , 2019 Fr . De la Cruz Insta l la t ion Mass/Recept ion

● Reconciliation 4:00 PM - Church ● Vigil Mass - Fr. Dela Cruz Installation 5:00 PM -

Church ● Fr. Dela Cruz Reception (immediately following the

5:00 PM Mass) - Saint Ann Gym and Cafeteria

SUNDAY, Apr i l 28 , 2019 Divine Mercy Sunday Hospi ta l i ty Sunday

The Church of Saint Ann Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30,11:00 AM, and 12:30 PM

● Installation Reception: Meet and Greet (After all Masses)

● SAS - Hearts to Hospitals Service Project (Speaker at all Masses)

● Children’s Liturgy of the Word 9:30 AM - Church ● Religious Education 10:30 AM - Saint Ann School Classrooms, Cafeteria and Gym ● Baptism 2:00 PM - Church ● Divine Mercy Sunday Mass 3:00 PM - Church (Light

Refreshments will follow in the Hospitality Area) ● Centering Prayer 4:30 PM - Prayer Room ● Generations of Faith 5:00 PM - Faith Development

Center

Saint Michael Church Sunday Masses: 8:45 AM - English

10:00 AM - Slovak; and 12:30 PM - Korean

APRIL 21, 2019 - EASTER SUNDAY

WEEKLY SCHEDULE NEW

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Weekend of April 6th

and 7th

, 2019 WRAP YOUR GIFT . . . USE YOUR ENVELOPES

Weekly Offering for the Church of Saint Ann

Number of Registered Households

Number Using Envelopes Last Week

Number of People Using Faith Direct

Sunday Collection

Electronic Funds

Total Contributions *Note: electronic contributions are received twice a month.

Weekly Offering for Saint Michael Church

Novena

Candles

3,150

362

199

$ 7,982.85

*12,075.07

$20,057.92

$855.00

00.00

00.00 __________________________________________________________________

$855.00

Diane Perrine, Joanne Bucci, Gilda Toto, Michael Mascarello, Tiana Kato McDonald, Steven Skoloda,

Stephen Baldwin, Rose Marie Hemsey, Sherry Marter, Sister Mary Rachel, OSB; Jennifer E. Burns,

Patricia Leoniec, Lee Gianninoto, Joyce Arone, Barbara Holko, Dolores Zuczek, Regina Ledger,

Gloria Teti, Michelle Menges, Patricia Metzger, Paul Russo, Patricia Huber, Barbara Czepiga, Audrey Grimaldi, Frances Gentile, Bette Bartolino, Lawrence Arcioni,

Marie Emma, Carl Brooks, Gabriel Peterson, Brian Sage, Pat McLaren, Margaret Haenni, Beverly Lombardo, Victoria Verrelli, Sr., Mary Maodeo, Julie Camastra,

Pia Ellen-Cattarinich, Holly Steigman, Sharon DeCelle, Charles Johnson, Baby Haley, Sally Lynch, Clara Cowell,

Calvin Leish, Beth Cottone, Lee Gruska, Migel Trusti, Gertrude Belotti, John E. Clancy ΙΙΙ

and all parishioners who are sick and homebound.

Note: If you would like a family member or friend prayed for, please call Sister Pat.

APRIL 21, 2019 - EASTER SUNDAY

GOSPEL Easter Sunday

A p r i l 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 J o h n 2 0 : 1 - 9

On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, ―They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don‘t know where they put him.‖ So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet under-stand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.

REFLECTION Today we are filled with joy, for we celebrate the resurrec-tion of Our Lord. He died on the cross, but now he has been raised from death to new life. Today we are filled with hope, for the sacrifice he made on the cross has opened the way to eternal life. His sacrifice is our salvation. Today we are filled with praise, for Jesus Christ has won victory over the grave. He has redeemed humanity.

Parish Mission Statement The Church of Saint Ann

in Lawrenceville is a Roman Catholic family of faith,

built on the inspiration of past generations,

to serve the community by loving God and our neighbor.

We strengthen faith, celebrate the sacraments,

provide for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy,

educate across the lifespan, heal the spiritually broken,

and respect the dignity of human life.

We live the Gospel and seek Christ in all people.

Cohort Corner

Cohort 7 Parish Members:

The Church of St. Ann (www.churchofsaintann.net)

is happy to be a member of Cohort 7 along with:

St. Anthony of Padua (www.stanthony-hightstown.net)

St. David the King (www.stdavidtheking.com)

St. Hedwig (www.sainthedwigparish.com)

St. Paul (www.stpaulsprinceton.org)

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APRIL 21, 2019 - EASTER SUNDAY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 28th

2019

Divine Mercy Sunday

We will celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at The Church of Saint Ann beginning with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM, followed by the Holy Rosary and Celebration of the Mass (this mass satisfies your Sunday obligation).

The main Celebrant will be Fr. Leandro Dela Cruz. Let us come together and thank Jesus for His Infinite Mercy, and ask Him to teach us to Trust in Him and to be Merciful to others. Light refreshments will follow in the Hospitality Area. All are welcome!

Rosary Altar Society Baby Shower Thank You!

Thank you so much to the parishioners at Saint Michael's and Saint Ann's for their generous contributions to the Rosary Altar Society Baby Shower. So many wonderful gifts and the organizations were so grateful and heartfelt in expressing their thanks. Mt. Carmel Guilt, Anchor House, Haitian Ministry, and Better Community Housing received items this year.

Thanks also to the Rosarians who brought the gifts from Saint Michael's to our sorting event and to the Rosarians who helped sort the gifts for distribution. Many hands make light work! You are all in our prayers.

Catholic Home Missions Collection

Next week, we will take up the Catholic Home Missions Collection. Right now, over 40% of dioceses in the United States are considered mission territory because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work in their communities. Your support of this appeal eases the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this appeal. Find more information at www.usccb.org/home-missions. As is our custom, we will take up only one collection. Envelopes are available at the doors of the church.

and

Generations of Faith

Wishing everyone a joyous Easter season!

Classes resume April 28th and 29th. This is our last class of the year.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word resumes April 28th.

Registration for 2019-2020 has begun. Forms are on the Church website and at the Welcome Desk

of the Faith Development Center. Please complete and return the registration form by April 29th.

Forms will also be available during our last GOF session and in the lobby of the school during RE sessions

on April 28thand 29th.

NEW THIS YEAR Re-registration Form or New Student Registration Form

Returning families who are not enrolling new children in the program complete the one page re-registration form.

New families to the program or a returning family with a new child to add complete the two page

New Student Registration form and include all the children of the family who are in Religious Education on the form.

There is no need to complete two forms.

Rice Bowls We prayed, fasted and gave alms - and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls ends as we encounter our Risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters we have walked with, and we commit to bringing Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives.

Thank you for your generosity!

Bread Ministry Bread Ministry is in need of volunteers on Tuesdays. If available and interested, please email Mary Ann Raccosta at maryannraccosta@hotmail.com or call her at 609-538-8756.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! JOIN THE CASA MOVEMENT - SPEAK UP FOR A CHILD!

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a non-profit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families because of abuse or neglect and placed in the foster care system. You need no special background, just a desire to help! CASA provides 33 hours of comprehensive training.

Please join us for a one-hour information session in Mercer County at 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, NJ 08638: Thursday, May 2nd at 10 AM or Monday, May 6th at 5:30 PM. To RSVP or if you are unable to attend one of the above dates but are still interested. Please contact Jill Duffy: jduffy@casamercer.org or (609) 434-0050.

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MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Faith Direct The Lord is risen! As Christ‘s disciples, we are called to go

forth and spread the good news of His Resurrection. Our parish‘s many ministries are examples of how many of you answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts of time and talent, but also of financial help. Please prayerfully consider supporting St. Ann with electronic donations through Faith Direct. Signing up is easy! Visit faith.direct/NJ709.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

God bless you and Happy EASTER to one and all.

Father Dela Cruz

Been Away for Awhile?

No matter how long you have been away, and no matter what the reason,

we invite you to consider renewing your relationship

with the Church.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Please call: (609) 882-6491 ext. 116 or email gmacc@churchofsaintann.net

St. Michael’s Church Building Preservation Campaign Has

Been Launched On Sunday March 31, 2019 the Campaign to secure the future for St. Michael‘s Church, which is part of ―The Church of Saint Ann‖ Community, was launched. The Campaign creates a Build-

ing Maintenance and Preservation Fund to provide for urgent and future needs of the St. Michael‘s Facilities. Father Dela Cruz spoke at St. Michael‘s Sunday Masses to share the message and call for help. All Parishioners are welcome to participate. For those inter-ested in assisting with this 5 year pres-ervation plan, there are Pledge Flyers available at ―The Church of Saint Ann‖ and St. Michael‘s.

Many thanks to all the Parishioners who are working in support of this initiative to maintain the future of St. Michael‘s Church which has been in Christ Service since 1921. We have much strength as a vibrant parish community and as we are called upon to meet the needs of St. Michael‘s Church, the St. Michaels Communities are grateful for the support of all those who can help. The Church has significant religious historical and cultural importance to the community.

Thank you for your prayerful generosity.

2019 WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPES

We Encourage You To “Wrap Your Gift”

Welcome Desk Volunteers Needed

The Church of Saint Ann is in need of Welcome Desk volun-teers, on Sundays between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on Wednesdays between the hours of 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM. If you have a couple of hours available on Sundays/Wednesdays and would like to help, please contact Don Schramke, Business Manager at (609) 882-6491, ext. 106.

Call for Volunteers Digital Technology Support

The Church is in need of Technology savvy individuals to volunteer in support of the Church website, various programs used by the Church, and to possibly serve on a Technology Committee. This team is needed to assist in developing and improving the Technology tools used and crafting plans for future needs.

If you have the skills and have an interest in serving the Church in this developing role, please contact -Salvatore Chiaravalloti at (609) 882-8077 or email schiaravalloti@st-ann-school.org to volunteer for this opportunity.

Saint Ann Candles Week of April 21, 2019

Saint Ann

Sanctuary Candle

CARMEN GAGLIARDI

Requested by

Josephine Gagliardi

Saint Ann

Icon Candle

LOIS BEASTON

Requested by

Sczerbowicz and Beaston Families

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APRIL 21, 2019 - EASTER SUNDAY

The 20th Diocesan

BLUE MASS & Luncheon The 20th Annual Mass and Celebration of Law Enforcement, also known as the Blue Mass, sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton for law enforcement personnel of all faiths who live or serve in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties will be held on April 30, 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.

The event is offered to build support, and show visible appreciation for the efforts of law enforcement in keeping the public safe, and to ask God to protect them in this critical work. The Mass also offers an opportunity for the law enforcement community to honor and pray for fallen officers and their families.

A luncheon donation of $20 per person is requested. Immediate families of law enforcement personnel are included at no cost. For further information, call Anna at 609-403-7199 or visit www.bluemass.org.

Annual Catholic Appeal

Update Our Parish remains in action supporting the “Annual Catholic Appeal”. The Church and Diocese are very grateful for this support. As of April 8, 2019 our Parish has raised $44,861 or 45% of our goal of $100,000. We offer many thanks to those who have already contributed to the many ministries supported by the Annual Appeal. For those who have not yet had the opportunity, it is not too late. There are ACA Brochures and Pledge cards available at the entrances to the Church to provide you information on how you can participate in this important cause. If you wish to make a gift to the campaign, please note that pledges made at this point would need to be paid as communicated by the Diocese of Trenton.

You can make your gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal by completing a card found at the Parish, or by mailing a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal at 701 Lawrenceville Rd. Trenton, NJ 08648, or at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal.

God Bless You and thank you for all that you do for our church and the ministries we provide for.

IN ACTION . . . Catholic Education

Administration Catholic schools in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties welcome over 16,000 Catholic and non-Catholic students from many different cultural backgrounds. Parents, as the primary educators of their children, work in partnership with teachers to develop their children's potential in becoming life-long learners. Donations to the ACA help to ensure that curriculum and performance standards and development of educators continue at high levels within our 31 Catholic elementary schools and 7 high schools Last year your gift helped with reaching out to more than 78,000 alumni who have been given the opportunity to give back so that other students can succeed in our schools.

The Newman Connection Did you know that there is a Catholic presence on

over 2,000 different college campuses?

The Newman Connection’s High School Outreach Program

acts as a bridge between graduating high students and campus

ministry. We hope Catholic Campus Ministry (no matter what

college or university you are attending) can become a place of

support and comfort, a ―home away from home.‖

To locate your campus ministry, go to newmanconnection.com

or call 1-866-815-2034.

I was in prison and you visited Me!

The Diocese of Trenton Jail and Prison Ministry is in great need of volunteers to visit our incarcerated brothers and sisters, to remind them of God’s great

love and mercy for them. We serve multiple State and County Correctional Centers as well as the Federal Prison at Ft. Dix. Our volunteers conduct Communion Services, Bible Studies and Prayer Services, as well as offering the gift of Listening and Pastoral Presence.

If you are interested in sharing faith, hope and love with this often forgotten population, we will be conducting information sessions throughout the Diocese. Please call the Ministry Coordinator, Peter Haas at 609-403-7198 or email him at phaas@dioceseoftrenton.org. Please leave your name, phone number, email and parish. We will contact you with the date, time and location of the information sessions. Thank you.

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Accepting registrations for Grades Pre K-8th

Personal tours available . . .

Contact: Alessandra Fallon at 609-882-8077 ext. 220 or

afallon@st-ann-school.org or visit www.saintannschool.org/contact-us

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Parish Office: Fax:

Parish Website:

609-882-6491 609-882-4366 www.churchofsaintann.net

Saint Ann School School Fax:

School Website:

609-882-8077 609-882-0327 www.st-ann-school.org

Religious Education Office:

609-882-8077, ext. 234

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) RCIA is the process by which adults become full, active,

participating members of the Catholic Church. This includes receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please call the parish office for information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Parish Religious Education Program meets during the school year for Children K-8:

Sundays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM or Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Family Generations of Faith meets once a month. Sacrament Preparation for First Holy Communion is 2nd Grade and for Confirmation it is 7th and 8th Grades. Phone: (609) 882-6491, ext. 235.

SAINT ANN SCHOOL 34 Rossa Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Saint Ann School has provided quality elementary school education for over forty years. It also sponsors extended day and afterschool programs. The preschool program serves children aged three to four years. Phone (609) 882-8077; Fax (609) 882-0327

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Located in the Faith Development Center. (Entrance behind Church/opposite Saint Ann School.)

Parish Office Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM; and by appointment. Call anytime in the case of an emergency.

PARISH BULLETIN Information for the bulletin needs to be received at the Parish Office by 3:00 PM on Friday of the

preceding week. E-mailing items for consideration to maryann@churchofsaintann.net is preferred. Thank you!

PASTORAL TEAM Mr. James Scott, Deacon

Rev. Leandro Dela Cruz, Pastor (609) 882-6491, ext. 112 Mr. Frank Golazeski, Deacon Rev. Msgr. Casimir Ladzinski, Weekend Assistant Sr. Pat McGinley, SSJ, Pastoral Associate (609) 882-6491, ext. 115 Rev. Peter Bujdos, Weekend Assistant - Saint Michael Church Mr. Gary Maccaroni, Pastoral Associate (609) 882-6491, ext. 116

EARTH DAY OBSERVANCE CARE OF OUR COMMON HOME ―The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all.‖ (Pope Francis, Laudato Si)

Please join us for our annual Earth Day observation on Sunday, May 5, 2019 as the Parish renews its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and implement the teachings of Pope Francis‘ Laudato Si.

We have much to celebrate this year: SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATION: The school solar energy system has been operational since November and has created a savings of approximately $1,000 per month in the school's utility bill.

The entire parish solar installation is scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer. It will be one of 25 solar energy systems operational or planned in the Diocese of Trenton

U.S. CATHOLIC CLIMATE DECLARATION: Our Parish is joining over 700 other Catholic institutions in endorsing the US Catholic Climate Declaration. The Declaration commits Catholic communities to join with many other government, business, and faith organizations in taking action to meet the climate goals set forth in the Paris Climate Agreement.

To read the U.S. Catholic Climate Declaration go to https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/us-catholic-climate- declaration

SCHOOL TEACHING GARDEN: The Youth Ministry will be building a new teaching garden for the St Ann‘s School science classes. Construction of the garden will take place immediately following the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass on May 5th. So bring your work clothes and a bag of compost or garden soil and lend a hand!

―Climate change is an urgent moral issue because it compromises the future of our common home.” (US Catholic Climate Covenant)

GRANPARENTS GARDEN REVITALIZATION 2019

PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER BY MAY 1, 2019

You and those you love can be a part of our parish Grandparents‘ Garden, the Garden of Saint Ann, our patron, and her spouse Saint Joachim—parents of Mary, grandparents of Jesus. The garden is a place where people young and old visit, rest, and pray for themselves, their parents, grandparents, children, or grandchildren. It is a place to remember some important lessons passed on to us by those who have gone before us. The statues that grace the garden are original works of art created by Fr. Leonard Carrieri, M.SS.CC.

We are in the process of revitalizing the Grandparents‘ Garden by beautifying the plant beds, reconditioning and re-setting the benches, putting a new patina on the statues, and expanding the hardscape. We are offering the opportunity to personalize/memorialize a brick paver in the garden—for yourself, your family, or a loved one. Up to three lines, each containing a maximum of 15 characters (including spaces between words) may be inscribed on a paver. To reserve a paver, COMPLETE AN ORDER FORM (found at the FDC Welcome Desk) and send with a $100 check to: Grandparents‘ Garden, Church of Saint Ann, 1253 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Please note that bricks ordered now will be installed by Mother‘s Day of 2019 when the project is complete. Checks are made out to ‗The Church of Saint Ann.‖