From the Pastors Desk - Second Sunday of Easter A Special Easter “Thank You” Once again during this Easter Season, I would like to thank you, for sharing with your fellow parishioners your time, talent and treasure. Your prayers, personal services to others and sacrifices are continually helping to bring our parishioners closer to God and one another. All of us are slowly growing more conscious of the truth that we are an Easter People. “Thank You” for your support and generous cooperation at St. Christopher’s Parish in furthering God’s work during this Easter Season. Prayerful good wishes and may our Holy Mother guard and guide you. ***** 20 Week Club For the next coming weeks until May 18th, we will be pulling numbers every Saturday of the winners for the 20 Week Club. 16th winner: #252 Ed & Mariann Hosig. Congratulations and thank you all who participated. The Vigil Light for the year 2020 will be available for purchase on June 4th from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm on a first come first serve basis. In order to give more people a chance to have a vigil light for the year 2020 we will be offering two vigil lights per month ($25.00 per light). The first two weeks of each month for one person and the last two weeks for another. ***** “Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles. They were all to- gether in Solomon’s portico. None of the others dared to join them, but the people esteemed them. Yet more than ever, believers in the Lord, great numbers of men and women, were added to them.” The story of the early church, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, not only records what happened, but moti- vates us today, to continue the apostolic work. We sometimes fail to see that our hands are the hands of the apostles, or even the hands of Christ working in our world today. Do you remember the story of the recon- structed chapel destroyed by bombs in Europe? American GIs restored almost everything, but a shattered statue of the Sacred Heart lacked fingers and hands. They wisely placed a sign in front of the icon reading ‘I have no hands but yours.’ We are the hands of the Lord, because we are baptized, missionary disciples. A kind word, a gracious invita- tion, a gentle reminder of the love of Jesus to one who is hurting or lonely, can restore the church in the heart of someone. Reach out! Today, the Spirit of God asks us to hit the streets and find those seeking, waiting and yearning for God’s gift. HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Palm Sunday -Weekly Collections Weekly Collections Weekly Collections Weekly Collections Easter Collection $ 25,879.00 Online giving $ 1,486.00 Holy Thursday $ 1,588.00 Good Friday $ 1,125.50 Easter Flowers $ 2,700.00 Attendance 1359 - Thank you for your generosity !
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From the Pastors Desk - Second Sunday of Easter A Special Easter “Thank You”
Once again during this Easter Season, I would like to thank you, for sharing with your fellow parishioners your time, talent and treasure. Your prayers, personal services to others and sacrifices are continually helping to bring our parishioners closer to God and one another. All of us are slowly growing more conscious of the truth that we are an Easter People. “Thank You” for your support and generous cooperation at St. Christopher’s Parish in furthering God’s work during this Easter Season. Prayerful good wishes and may our Holy Mother guard and guide you.
***** 20 Week Club For the next coming weeks until May 18th, we will be pulling numbers
every Saturday of the winners for the 20 Week Club. 16th winner: #252 Ed & Mariann Hosig. Congratulations and thank you all who participated.
The Vigil Light for the year 2020 will be available for purchase on June 4th from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm on a first come first serve basis. In order to give more people a chance to
have a vigil light for the year 2020 we will be offering two vigil lights per month ($25.00 per light). The first two weeks of each month for one person and the last two weeks for another.
***** “Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles. They were all to-gether in Solomon’s portico. None of the others dared to join them, but the people esteemed them. Yet more than ever, believers in the Lord, great numbers of men and women, were added to them.” The story of the early church, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, not only records what happened, but moti-vates us today, to continue the apostolic work. We sometimes fail to see that our hands are the hands of the apostles, or even the hands of Christ working in our world today. Do you remember the story of the recon-structed chapel destroyed by bombs in Europe? American GIs restored almost everything, but a shattered statue of the Sacred Heart lacked fingers and hands. They wisely placed a sign in front of the icon reading ‘I have no hands but yours.’ We are the hands of the Lord, because we are baptized, missionary disciples. A kind word, a gracious invita-tion, a gentle reminder of the love of Jesus to one who is hurting or lonely, can restore the church in the heart of someone. Reach out! Today, the Spirit of God asks us to hit the streets and find those seeking, waiting and yearning for God’s gift.
Saturday, April 27th 8:30 am Col. Paul Kelly Connie Walsh 5:00 pm John Mola Connie Walsh Sunday, April 28th 7:00 am Geraldine & Nicholas Cappuccino Jose Chevere 8:00 am Thomas Fulco 9:15 am William Small Pat Russoniello 10:45 am Louis & Sadie Bianco Michael Fohn Hudson Dujon 12:15 pm John Mola Christina & Julius Greenberg
Monday, April 29th 7:00 am Anne Price 12:05 pm Frank Skladany Tuesday, April 30th 7:00 am Ann Paterno In Thanksgiving to St. Peregrine 12:05 pm Alice Pieczyski
Wednesday, May 1st 7:00 am Connie Walsh 12:05 pm Rosalie Bontemps Antonio Veloso Thursday, May 2nd 7:00 am Special Intentions - Matilde Morros 12:05 pm Czeslaw Jarzebiak Friday, May 3rd 7:00 am Dominick Cecere 12:05 pm Dorothy LaColla Saturday, May 4th 8:30 am Deceased Members of the Connor Family 5:00 pm Louise Kelly Kathleen Schlitt Sunday, May 5th 7:00 am Geraldine & Nicholas Cappuccino 8:00 am Barbara O’Rourke & Kathy Schlitt 9:15 am Barbara O’Rourke 10:45 am Tom Malsbury Michael Fohn 12:15 pm Juliette M. Kowalczyk Virginia & Anthony Marotte
The Living Flame for the Sanctuary Light will for the spe-cial intentions of: The Family of Anne PurcaroThe Family of Anne PurcaroThe Family of Anne PurcaroThe Family of Anne Purcaro
for the month of May, 2019.
Please remember in your prayers those who recently entered into their new and eternal life in Christ.
First Reading: Acts 5:12-16
The people held the apostles in great esteem and brought sick people to them to be healed. Although some were afraid to be known, the number of Jesus' followers continued to grow steadily.
Second Reading: Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John depicts a vision of lamp-stands of gold and one like the Son of Man in a robe with a sash of gold. This apparition told John he had nothing to fear and then described himself as one who was dead but now lived again. He then instructed John to record any other visions he might have.
Gospel: John 20:19-31 Jesus appeared to the disciples and breathed on them saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit". He gives them the power to forgive people's sins or hold them accountable. Thomas, who was not present, refused to believe Je-sus had appeared until he came to them once more. Jesus told Thomas to believe and added, "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed". Sunday Acts 5:12-16; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31, Monday Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8, Tuesday Acts
4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15, Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21 or, for the Memorial, Gn 1:26-2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Mt 13:54-58, Thursday Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36, First Friday 1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14, First Saturday
Religious Education If you have any questions concerning religious education please contact Mary Ann Jacisin at 973-539-6208, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Baptism preparation meeting: The meeting will be on May 13th, at 7:00 pm in room 101 of the school. Please call the rectory to enroll or if you have any other questions.
May 4th & 5th
Thank you Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to
say thank you! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl!
Prayer of the Day - Birthday Prayer For the Birthday of a family member Heavenly Father, We praise You for all Your gifts to us. In a special way, we thank You for (name). Bless him (her) always in Your love. Bless us too, Holy Father, And this food with which we celebrate. Help us all to praise You and give You glory Through Jesus Christ our lord.
Amen.
Altar Servers
5:00 pm A. DeNino, T. & J . Carifi 7:00 am The Lalo Family 8:00 am B. & E. Hollinghurst, A. Guzzardo 9:15 am CJ. Hilgendorff, M. Vil-lanueva, S. & I Lalo 10:45 am M. & M. Rankel, L. Taylor 12:15 pm A. Anastasi, J . Tran, J. Summa
Eucharistic Ministers
5:00 pm L. Bain, M. Gelosa, J . Sole, L. Asea 7:00 am B. Car roll 8:00 am J . Mucerino, K. Hol-linghurst, L. Scangarella
9:15 am S. Hilgendorff, G. & L. Azares, C. Uy
10:45 am J . & L. Schneidmuller Visit the sick: C. Dillon, A. Ca-labria
12:15 pm J . & B. East, W. Ko-eller, M. Pasuco
Lectors
5:00 pm J . Lucibello 7:00 am C. Ramoncionis 8:00 am L. Pascale 9:15 am J . Rabadi 10:45 am J . Cannaveno 12:15 pm E. Shabet
Let us pray for the safety of the following members of St. Christopher Parish who are ac-tively serving in the military:
2LT. Sean Arcilla, PVT. Shane Arcilla, LCPL. Cormac Bradley, CPT. Liam Connor, LTJG Megan Costello, LCPL. Patrick DeBenedette, Airman Danny De La Esperia, J. Fortes, OP. SPEC. S. Gross II, PVT. Ryan Jandora, SGT. Lauren L. Ferrel, Capt. Luis Marti, Capt. Michael A. Piccini, Michael Simoni, SPEC. Cory Therriault, Sgt. Philip Schlegel.
If you know of any St. Christopher’s parishioner who is currently serving in the military and would like them added to this list please contact the rectory (973) 539-7050.
Men’s Group - Issac Jogues Society Meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, in room 101 in the school. Our Mission Statement is: “Life as a Catholic Man – A Truly Catholic and Spiritual Way of Life”. * Monday morning adult education at 10:30 am room 110. Topic: The Acts of the Apostle. * St. Christopher’s has a Pre-Cana Program, for more information please call the rectory at 973-539-7050. * St. Christopher’s Prayer Group Will meet every Tuesday, after 12:05 pm Mass. Pray the Rosary every Monday – Friday after the 12:05 pm Mass. Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary will be at 12:30 pm every Monday at St. Christopher. * St. Christopher is hosting the 2000 Hail Mary Devotion,
to our Blessed Virgin Mary, every First Saturday of every month. Please join us on May 4th, on the first floor of the Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop; stop by for an hour or the day, you are all most needed and welcomed anytime between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. For details call Josie Mendez (973) 887-7835 or Jeanette East (973) 334-8766. * Jr. Choir practices every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and they will sing the 2nd Sunday of every month at 9:15 am Mass. Contact Therese Steinel at 973- 299-7977 or Karen Blunt at 973-887-1989 for more in- formation. * Martha & Mary Society - This is a group of dedicated women who maintain and decorate the Church through- out the year. Saints Peter & Paul Society – As a companion to our Martha & Mary Society, this group handles all the handy man activities both inside & outside of the Church. These two groups meet every Saturday at 9:00 am in the Church. All are welcome.
Catholic War Veterans of America - Parsippany Chapter - Named: Chaplain (Major) Charles Jo-seph Watters, USA Post 1967 –CWV will meet on
the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in room 101 at the school.
The Pope Francis Society - Our program helps Hope House Food Pantry, a program of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Paterson, which in turn helps those in need. The food box will be in the entrance of the Church.
Mission statement: “If you love me, feed me”. Food List: Peanut butter, pasta, spaghetti sauce, juice, canned corn, baking mixes, mustard, ketchup, dishwashing liquid, laun-dry detergent, toothpaste, deodorant, cold cereal, granola bars, cookies, crackers, tuna, Chef Boyardee, canned chicken meat, canned fruit, shelf stable milk, bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels. Pancake mix, pancake syrup, tea, coffee (ground or in-stant), soup, rice, canned beans (any variety), jelly, macaroni & cheese, side dishes (rice-a-roni, pasta sides, etc). For more information contact the rectory and speak to
Fr. Joe.
St. Christopher Women's Book Club Our next meeting will be May 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm in room 110. Refreshments will be served, and they are delicious!!
May Book – “The Dry” by Jane Harper. June Book - “Chesapeake Requiem: A Year with the
Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island” by Earl Swift .
Hope to see you there, new members are always welcome.
****** Soft yoga for hard times at St. Christopher Every Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm in room 110.
Come and experience for yourself the wonderful range of healthy benefits that yoga and meditation can offer you.
For more information including price, contact Penny Prosperi, who is
Come play Bingo with one of the best groups in town. Great food, great prizes ($1000 worth of priz-es with two 50/50). You are sure
to want to return and play. Wednesdays at 11:30 am in the St. Christopher All Purpose
Room.
St. Christopher’s Senior Social Club is a club to have fun and socialize. The meeting will be at the Community Center, at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha, N.J. Dates: May 3rd. Bus trip to the Sands Casino, in Bethlehem, Pa. Bus leaves St. Christopher's parking lot at 9:00 am. Date: May 13th. If you wish to learn more about the St. Christopher’s Senior Social Club, please call Anne Pur-caro at 973-887-5186 or Lorene Poje at 973-887-5645.
St. Christopher prayer shawl ministry welcomes current and would be knit and crochet artists to join
us. We meet every other Monday at 1:00 pm in the old principal's office of the school at St. Christopher. Sup-plies are provided. Work at home or with our group. Prayer shawls and lap robes are now available to be given to someone going through a difficult time. For more information call Karen Longo 973-267-3321.
Monday, May 6, 2019 the Women's Society will meet in room 101 at 1 pm in the school. This is our "ice cream social". At this meeting we will decide on the venue for our June luncheon and also discuss the articles we should purchase to include in baskets we will give to someone shut in or experiencing difficult times. Refreshments will be served with the ice cream. All are welcome.
****** The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents will be meeting on Thursday, May 9th at St. Christopher Church, 1050 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ, at 7:30 pm in room 101. Program: Dealing with anger, guilt and regret.
****** If you are new to the parish or have not previously registered in the parish, please do so by calling the rectory at 973-539-7050 for a registration form. Also, we use an outside company that prints and mails the envelopes, if you have not received your collection envelopes, please let us know so we can contact the company.
****** Vocations Discernment for young men 15-25. “Quo Vadis – Where are you going?” Where is the Spirit acting in your life? Where is the Lord encouraging you to go? Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer to help you explore the Lord’s call in your life. Activities will include prayer, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Lit-urgy of the Hours, Rosary, games, sports, talks, great food, and discussions. It is a time to share our faith and meet other young men seeking God’s will. Quo Vadis Days will be held June 26- 28, 2019 at the Saint Mary’s Abbey Re-treat Center in Morristown, New Jersey. There is no cost. For more information and/or registration, contact the coor-dinators Fr. Edgar Rivera and David Monteleone in the Vocations Office at (973) 777-8818, ext. #711, by email: [email protected] and [email protected].
****** Elks Ladies Auxiliary. 230 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ. will have a garage sale on May 18th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information call Carmine at 973-856-9810.
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Online Giving Sign up for Online Giving and stop using offering envelopes!
It is convenient, secure and eco-friendly. You will also be saving the parish the cost of printing and mailing your enve-lopes. You will not have to remember to write checks or stop by the ATM on Sunday. To start, log into www.osvonlinegiving.com to create your online account. Call the rectory and they can answer any questions you may have, they can even sign up for you. Thanking all the parishioners who are participating with online giving at this time.
****** Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. Introducing our new omelet station. Also pancakes, scrambled eggs, sau-sage, coffee, tea and orange juice. May 5th, Sunday, from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at All Saints Academy cafeteria. $7/adult, $5/senior citizens, $3/children (4-10 years old), children under three free.
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St. Paul Inside the Walls… For programs and events and to register, visit www.insidethewalls.org or call
(973) 377-1004. Upcoming events for May 2019: *Natural Family Planning. Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at St. Paul Inside the Walls, 205 Madi-son Avenue, Madison, N.J. Come learn the most effective, natural, healthy and inexpensive system integrating excel-lent women's health and true family planning for couples trying to achieve pregnancy, couples having fertility con-cerns, or couples planning to postpone pregnancy. This program explores God's divine design and the good fruit born of its gifts. To register please visit insidethewalls.org/nps. *Morris Counties Most Historic Court Cases. Please join us on Wednesday, May 22nd at the Morris County Courthouse as speaker, Judge Martiza Berdote Byrne of the Superior Court, General Equity Division, Morris County, teaches us about three historic court cases that took place in our own backyard. Event held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 4:00 pm at the Morris County Courthouse, 56 Washington Street, Morristown. Dinner, drinks and conversation to follow at Hops (Famished Frog) 18 Washington Street. This event is free of charge. To register please visit insidethe-walls.org/courthouse.
****** We cannot sit back while millions of women, girls, men and boys around the world are having their lives destroyed and their potentials extinguished by criminals seeking a quick profit. Learn about human trafficking. US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking. VISIT: sistersagainsttrafficking.org
LISS STARTING MAY 7 A dynamic and inspiring series on personal spiritual growth leading to a greater openness to the Holy Spirit and a closer personal relationship with Jesus Christ will be conducted at Our Lady of the Lake parish, starting Tuesday May 7th. This 8-week seminar will be presented by a team of excellent speakers and facilitated by members of the Paterson Diocesan Service Tea, for Catholic Charismatic Renewal, in the church, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Tuesdays May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; June 1st, 18th, 25th. Praying over participants will be on Pentecost Eve, June 8th, at Mass at St. Kateri Parish in Sparta, 7:00 pm. For information, contact Jeff 973-726-901.
****** All Saints Academy Corner
ASA Co-Sponsorship Model Expands to Include Saint Pius X Parish
Great things are happening at All Saints Academy! We are happy to share that Saint Pius X Parish has recently joined Saint Ann Parish, Saint Christopher Parish and Saint Peter the Apostle Parish as the fourth co-sponsor of All Saints Academy. On April 12, the pastors of these four area parishes met with Bishop Serratelli to affirm their shared commitment to Catholic education in the Parsippany area. Father David Pickens (Saint Ann Parish), Father Joseph Buffardi (Saint Christopher Parish, Monsignor Herbert Tillyer (Saint Peter the Apostle Parish) and Father Mark Olenowski (Saint Pius X Parish) have pledged to work cooperatively to oversee and support the school’s operation and to promote All Saints Academy as this area’s PreSchool-Grade 8 diocesan school. With near-ly 300 students, All Saints Academy has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and has been a successful model of a co-sponsored elementary school. Each parish and its leadership par-ticipates in the spiritual, educational, financial and community facets of the school. This model has been uniquely successful in our diocese and now will grow stronger with the inclu-sion of the Saint Pius X and Montville families. All Saints Academy is a nationally recognized STEM school of the Diocese of Paterson. Our school offers a comprehensive, multi-curricular, rigorous academic program, centered on val-ues-based education. A strong and loving Catholic identity permeates the environment. A spirit of faith, respect and joy are evident in our school. In addition to religious instruction, students model Christian ideals through cooperative activities, spiritual and liturgical celebra-tions, participation in Sacraments, and service outreach. An active parent organization lends partnership and support to the school community. The Early Childhood Center offers classes for three and four year old children. The elementary and middle school classes include kinder-garten through grade eight. Contact our school principal, Mrs. Judy Berg, at 973-334-4704, for more information.
****** The Smith Road Coffee House at St. Ann Church, located on 781 Smith Road, Parsippa-ny NJ, excitedly announces their next show with the Levins on Saturday, May 4th at 8:00 pm. Price: $15 at the door, cash or check at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm, refreshments availa-ble. For more information call 973-884-1986.
Join us for a fun filled evening at…
St. Christopher’s
On Friday, May 24, 2019 at 6:30 pm
in the All Purpose Room. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available for
purchase with free snacks for the kids. Game Night fun includes Kids Bingo and a kid’s
tricky tray.
God Made the Universe
God Promises a Savior
Jesus the Savior is born
Jesus the Savior is risen
Jesus the Savior reigns
St. Christopher Church Vacation Bible School 2019
August 12th thru 16th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am CCD Office: 973-539-6208
All children Pre-K 4 to 5th grade as of September 2019 are eligible to attend.
It is a week well spent learning about Jesus in a fun envi-ronment. It includes the life of Jesus for children, music, story time, arts and crafts, playtime and snacks.
Registration: One child $50.00, two children $65.00, three or more children $75.00
Please return registration forms by July 20, 2019 to: St. Christopher Parish Vacation Bible School
1050 Littleton Road Parsippany, NJ 07054
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