MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 PM

Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Daily Mass Monday-Saturday at 8:00 AM

Holy Days As Announced

Confessions: Saturday Afternoon 3:30 - 4:00 PM

Novenas: Miraculous Medal and St. Jude Novena Saturday morning following 8:00 AM Mass St. Anthony Novena Wednesday morning after 8:00 AM Mass

Welcome to Good Shepherd Parish

Hopelawn, New Jersey 08861 MISSION STATEMENT

We are called by Jesus as a community of faith to love God and love one another by our acts of worship, fellowship and stewardship.

May 28, 2017 • Seventh Sunday of Easter

THE PARISH CENTER Parish and Cemetery Offices 625 Florida Grove Rd., Hopelawn Phone: 732-826-4859 • Fax: 732-826-6078 Website: www.goodshepherdpanj.org E-mail: Goodshepherd20@verizon.net Office Open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Evenings by Appointment Only Closed Weekends and Federal Holidays

PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Holy Spirit Primary School Sr. Beverly Policastro S.C. (732) 826-5747 St. Stephen Upper School Sr. Rebecca Piatek CSSF (732) 826-1598 BLESSED SACRAMENT ORATORY Located in the Parish Center Open for Private Prayer during office hours

Rev. Michael G. Krull, K.C.H.S. Pastor, Rev. John Morley In Residence/Chaplain, Raritan Bay Medical Center Deacon Sam Costantino Deacon Edward Rodes Deacon Albert Coppola R.C.I.A. Maria C. Arcelay Parish Secretary/PCL/Cemetery Coordinator Wayne Behr Director of Liturgical Music

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ORGANIZATIONS NAME DAY TIME

Family Prayer Group 1st Friday 6:30PM

Girl Scouts 1st & 3rd Thursday 5:00 PM

Holy Name Society 2nd Thursday 7:00PM

Ladies Guild 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM

Rosary Altar Society 1st Monday 6:00 PM

Tuesday Seniors 2nd & 4th Tues. 12:30 PM

Wednesday Seniors 1st & 3rd Wed. 12:30 PM

Youth Ministries 3rd Sunday 5:00PM

If you are interested in any of our above organizations/ministries, please contact the Parish Office for more information.

MINISTRIES

NAME CONTACT PHONE

Chairperson-Finance Council Marty Joyce 732-826-4859

Music Ministry Parish Office 732-826-4859

Religious Education Maria C. Arcelay 732-826-4859

Ushers Bill Mauro 732-855-1162

Sacramental Preparation

Baptism: All Baptisms are celebrated on the fir st Sunday of the month at 9:45 AM. The preparation process should begin at least three months before the planned date of the Bap-tism. A Baptism Preparation Class is required for parents (godparents may attend if they wish). This class is offered on the fourth Sunday of each month at 9:45 AM. Please call the parish office to register. The date of the baptism is scheduled after attending the class. Parish membership and active wor-ship is required for two months prior to preparation.

Haven’t Received Your Sacrament on Schedule? Families of children in grades three and up who have been baptized but have not yet received any formal religious educa-tion, as well as those who have not been baptized, should con-tact the Parish Office for information on how to proceed.

Initiation of Adults and Older Children: This is an extend-ed formation process for unbaptized or uncatechized adults or baptized Christians of other faith traditions who wish to be-come members of the Catholic Church, as well as for unbap-tized or uncatechized school-aged children. Please contact the parish office for more information. Initiation is celebrated at the Easter Vigil after a formation period of one or two years.

Adult Confirmation: This is a program for persons over the age of 18 who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist, but who never completed their initiation with the Sacrament of Confirmation. The program is a 10-12 week program, with Confirmation being celebrated on the So-lemnity of Pentecost. Please call the parish office for more details.

Matrimony: Couples wishing to marry in Good Shepherd Parish are required to make initial arrangements at least one year in advance. Four sessions with the priest or deacon, as well as Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter take place during this year. Parish registration and active worship for at least two months are required before a date may be scheduled.

Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who is ser iously ill or unable to come to church for a length of time should contact the par-ish office to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Eucharistic Ministers bring Holy Communion to homebound parishioners every Sunday, and one of the priests will visit on the First Fri-day of each month. Please call the parish office to make ar-rangements. The Diocese of Metuchen provides Catholic priests to serve at all local hospitals.

Holy Orders: If you are interested in learning more about the priesthood or religious life, contact the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Metuchen at 732-562-1990, ext. 1700 or by email at vocations@diometuchen.org or visit www.diometuchen.org/vocations.

Parish Registration:

We welcome you to the Good Shepherd Parish Community!

Please register at the Parish Office as soon as you are able to do so, and the staff will be more than happy to inform you about our parish and the opportunities we offer. Parish regis-tration is required for religious education, celebration of all Sacraments and certification as a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation. Regular Sunday worship with us indicates a practicing Catholic, not just parish registration. An assurance of family practice and raising children in the faith they seek is necessary for the sacraments of initiation and certification of sponsorship. Please notify the parish office of any changes in phone number, address, e-mail address or when leaving the parish.

If you are interested in requesting: Masses, Sanctuary Candle

Altar Flowers or Blessed Mother Flowers In Honor of/Memory of a loved one for the 2017

year please contact the Parish Office (732) 826-4859.

(Dates are available for the Sanctuary Candle in the Oratory only, which is located in our Parish Center.)

GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH FINANCIAL CORNER

Monthly Operating Income & Expense April 2017

Collection Income $ 38,800.00 Other Income $ 3,001.00 Total Income $ 66,138.00 Expenses $ 34,577.00 Month's Income/(Deficit) $ (24,337.00)

Year-to-Date (Jul '16 - April '17) Income/(Deficit)* $ (160,917.00) Outstanding Diocesan Debt $ 76,350.00 * - Includes $142,800 for furnace replacement

Collection Report 5/14/17 Weekly $4,690.00

Trinity Dome Collection $1,507.00

Collection Report 5/21/17 Weekly $4,591.00

Heating & A/C $2,160.00

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A Letter FROM OUR PASTOR:

It’s hard to believe that May is almost done, that this weekend is Memorial Day, the unofficial “start” of the summer season and that the Easter Season ends next Sunday with the Solemnity of Pentecost. And we’re in for a few busy weeks as graduations are celebrat-ed. So, with that said, here goes for this week

“Come, Holy Spirit!” Next Sunday is the Solemnity of Pentecost, the end of the Easter Season. It is (r ight after Easter and Christmas) the third most important day of the entire Church Year. At the end of Mass, the Paschal Candle will be solemnly extin-guished before the dismissal, after which it will be returned to its usual position by the baptismal font. As we’ve done the past few years, we will mark this day with the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 11:00 AM Mass. While we only have one adult being con-firmed this year, it’s a wonderful way to mark this day. So please remember our candidate Andrea who will be receiving this Sacra-ment. As we’ve also done the past few years, this week we have our Novena in Preparation for Pentecost. As we read in the Acts of the Apostles, after Jesus’ Ascension, Mary and the Eleven gathered in the Upper Room in Jerusalem, praying for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. These nine days of prayer are the original novena of the Church, when we, too, ask the guidance and strength of the Holy Spirit. Novena prayers will be said after daily Mass, and this special Novena will take the place of our usual Novena prayers this Wednesday and Saturday mornings. And don’t forget to wear something red to Mass next weekend!

Festa is ONE WEEK FROM SATURDAY! Have you signed up to help out yet? Everything is coming together nicely for this annual fundraiser – but it takes everyone’s help to make it a success – not only those who work in setting up, working at the Festa and cleaning up afterwards, but especially through your support. So plan on joining us on June 10th. If you remember, last year Bish-op Checchio showed up for lunch, and I know he’s hoping to be with us that day, too!

While things slow down a bit in the Summer, a LOT is still happening around the par ish! On Sunday, June 11th, we will have our last Family Mass for the school year, and at that Mass we’ll have a special blessing for all our graduates. If you would like to honor a child or grandchild who is graduating, please call the Parish Office this week, as we’re finalizing the list for the June 11th bulletin. The following Sunday, June 18th (which is also Father’s Day) is the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi. Plans are underway for the city wide outdoor Eucharistic Procession that afternoon. In addition to that, we will again have a Eucharistic Procession and Benediction in church at the end of the 11:00 Mass. We did this a few years ago, and it was very well received. This year’s Vacation Bible School will be the week of July 17-21. This program is building up every year, with new young volunteers and students having a great time. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office. Finally, since a lot of people like to stay close so that their children can attend Vacation Bible School, we’ve scheduled the Parish Picnic for the following Sun-day, July 23rd. Once again, it will be immediately following the 11:00 Mass that day, right on our parish grounds. Everyone had a good time last year, and we’re hoping to make it even better this year – and hopefully the weather will cooperate as nicely as it did last year! We’ll start taking reservations for the Picnic on Monday, June 12th – the flyer will be in the bulletin on June 10/11.

During the next week, many of us priests celebrate our anniversaries of Ordination, so please remember us in your prayers – and continue to pray for vocations, especially in our Diocese. The next few weeks we’re expecting to see some changes, as four pastor-ates will be opening up, so especially pray for those priests who will be moving to new assignments.

As for me this week – you may not see too much of me. I have a summons for jury duty this Tuesday. Hopefully only one day!

Mass attendance for May 20/21 was 512.

May 31st is the beautiful Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the end of “Mary’s Month.” Don’t forget the Rosary (and Mass) that day!

Have a great week ahead, Fr. Mike

For the month of May pray for those who need the support of this

community of faith:

Beryl Behr, Carlos Bendrell, Noah Dahlberg, Pat Dunn, Rose Celecki, Andrea Costantino, Chuck F., Tommy Fitzpatrick,

Mike Gaffney, Carol George, Richard Hajzer, Tommy Jones, Carol Magyar, Lynn Munoz, Dianne Petro-Duncan,

Megan Ortega, JoAnn Magyar, Raymond Magyar, Danny Parker, Connie & Vince Montuoro, Mary Murray, Catherine Paone,

Christopher Paone, Julia Possert, Ann Poznick, Stephen Pry, Caroline Pry, Allen Puleio, Greg Rohrbacher,Telofski Family,

Dave Utter, Elsie Vega& Russell Ziemba

With respect to personal privacy only requests made by immediate family members will be taken. If you would like to add or continue to keep a name on our list: call the parish office at 732-826-4859 or email Goodshepherd20@verizon.net.

Please keep in mind that we pray for all the sick every day in the general intercessions

of the Mass.

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Minister Schedule

LECTOR Saturday, June 3rd 4:30PM Mary De Simone Sunday, June 4th 8:30AM Christine Greges 11:00AM Emily De Jesus

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Saturday, June 3rd 4:30PM S. Petrick, B. Rinaldi, Ron & Michele Schendorf, R. Yergeau

Sunday, June 4th 8:30AM G. Conrady, Deacon Mickey Coppola, L. Loso, Mildred & Rudy Morales 11:00AM Deacon Sam Costantino, P. Hardish, M. Harper, Pauline & Lawrence White

ALTAR SERVERS

Saturday, June 3rd 4:30PM Tyler & Jacob Gonzales, Katherine & Rose Petrick Sunday, June 4th 8:30AM K. Feliciano, Jazmin & Adrian Genao, M. Yactayo 11:00AM J. De Jesus, Andrew, Christopher & Gianna Valdes

MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, May 29 : Easter Weekday 8:00AM Dorothy Faraca

Req Victor Mamrak

TUESDAY, May 30 : Easter Weekday 8:00AM Dorothy Faraca

Req Anthony Leone

WEDNESDAY, May 31 : The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00AM John Wolf Req Ed Hunyadi

THURSDAY, June 1 : St. Justin, Martyr

8:00AM Dr. Joseph Rapetti (6th Anniversary of his passing) Req Rapetti family

FRIDAY, June 2 : Easter Weekday 8:00AM Perpetual Mass Association

SATURDAY, June 3 : St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs

8:00AM Maria Fefe Req God daughter Marie

SATURDAY, June 3 : The Vigil of Pentecost Sunday

4:30PM Major & Mary Spear Req daughter Gloria Spear

SUNDAY, June 4 : Pentecost Sunday

8:30AM The Buffolino family Req Mr. & Mrs. Biagio Buffolino

11:00AM In Honor of St. Liberato Req Maria & Antonietta

PRAY FOR HIM Please pray that our deceased loved one,

Samuel Llorens may know the joy and peace of eternal life. Pray that his family may be comforted.

Please let one of the ushers know if you are unable to walk up at Communion time. A Eucharistic Minister will gladly bring Communion to you.

For the Week of May 27-June 2nd

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of

Nicholas Hudanish Req Nick & Maria Berlingieri

BREAD AND WINE

In Memory of Mary Spear

Req daughter Gloria Spear

BLESSED MOTHER FLOWERS In Memory of

Joan Tarantino & Nicholas Hudanish Req Maria & Toni Gianfranceso

ALTAR FLOWERS

In Memory of Theodore Possert

Req wife Julia

Father’s day Remembrance Cards

Remember Dad with a spiritual gift of a Mass. All cards will remain on the altar during the month of

June. Cards are available in church and the Parish Office.

Random Acts of Stewardship

“Thank you”

Mrs. Mary Silverio for offering her Wegman winnings to purchase food donations for our Food Pantry. Your

act of mercy and kindness is greatly appreciated!

Purgatorial Mass Society June2017 John A. Wolff

Req Ray & Marion Yergeau

Dr. Thomas Paterniti Req Jerry Stampiglia

Enrolled Society members will be listed in the Bulletin once a month. At every First Friday Morning Mass the names of those enrolled for the month will be placed on the Altar for one year.

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Intercessory Prayer

Intercessory prayer is the act of praying on behalf of others. All Christians are called to be Intercessory. All Christians have the Holy Spirit in their hearts and, just as Christ intercedes for us in accordance with God’s will (Romans 8:26-27), we are to intercede for one another. Nothing is too small to request from our Lord, Jesus. Nothing is insignificant to him.

At the Good Shepherd Parish our Children have em-barked on a mission of Intercessory Prayer by pray-ing nightly at 9:00 pm. We have been conducting classes on Intercessory prayers so that our youth are prepared to be Intercessors. Weekly they are presented with the prayer re-quests from parishioners. We pray and then they go forth with their mission work.

Some of the benefits of the Intercessory Prayers: It increases God’s Protection. It strengthens us to do what God is calling us to do. It removes feelings of aloneness. It builds our relationship with God and increases our faith. If you wish to join or be added to the prayer list, please contact

Mrs. Mildred Padilla-Morales at 732-738-3909.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

It’s Time to Register!!!

Take advantage of our early re-registration for the 2017-18 school year,

and you may be entitled to a discount.

Re-registration forms are available on our website and the Parish Office.

All new registers must be done at the office.

If your child has not received any Sacraments and is between grade levels 1-9th, or your family is new to our Parish and you would like information on how to contin-ue your child’s Religious Education, please call the Parish

Office 732-826-4859. We’d love to help!

Yay….for Religious Education!!

R.C.I.A. ARE YOU HUNGRY?

Today’s Psalm speaks of a longing to seek God “my light and my help”. Do you or someone you know have a hunger to know God and God’s goodness? Come, join us at an Inquiry Session. Inquiry sessions DO NOT assume a commitment to join the Catholic Faith Family. Inquiry sessions are opportunities to ask questions about God, Jesus, the Catholic Faith Family. All who are unbap-tized, baptized into another faith denomination, or baptized Catho-lic but have not received Eucharist or Confirmation, are invited. Inquiry sessions are for those who wish to inquire, explore, and search for ways to grow in relationship with God. For infor-mation, call the Parish Office at 732-826-4859.

ATTENTION 2017 GRADUATING CLASS

Fr. Mike would like to congratulate all 2017 8th Grade, High School or College Graduates at a Graduation

Recognition Mass on Sunday, June 11th at 11am. We would like to indicate their achievements by listing them in that weekend’s bulletin.

Parents or Grandparents, please contact the Parish Office with the name of the School graduat-ing from and attending next year for the bulletin and also let us know you’re coming to the Mass.

732-826-4859.

R.C.I.A.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE CELEBRATION OF ADULT CONFIRMATION

ON SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017 DURING 11:00AM MASS

to be received by Andrea Fernandez

Please join us!!!

PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Open Enrollment “AdvancED Accredited/NCA”

Primary: Pre-k 3&4, K, 1,2,3 at Carlock & Brace Ave. 732-826-5747

Upper: 4,5,6,7,8 at 500 State Street 732-826-1598 or 732-442-9533

Call for an appointment and a personal Tour!W.pacatholicschool.org

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Save the Date For our annual

“Parish Block Party Picnic”

Sunday, July 23, 2017 12noon—5pm

On the church grounds!! More information to follow

CARS FOR HELP Donate your car—help the needy—receive tax deduction of $500.00. It’s fast, it’s easy and it requires only one short phone call or website visit. Cars for Help, A 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization, is using vehicle donations to support Christian churches and parishes across the USA in an effort to help people who are suffering through diffi-cult times. If you would like to donate a vehicle in any condition, receive a tax deduction, and help your church do its great mission work please visit www.CarsForHelp.com, or call directly to (630) 595-9272. Together we can make a difference.

fÑÜxtw|Çz à{x jÉÜw “For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God’s will, than for doing evil.” 1 PETER 3:17

The old line says “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Many of us are diligent in our planning, making sure things are progressing smoothly, then disaster strikes, we don’t get the result that was intended. An unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively. Why me? I did everything right! Here’s the thing – God has a different and better plan in store for you.

2017Bishop’sAnnualAppealAmbassadorsforChrist

To date, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $26,507.50 and payments

totaling $23,919.00 from 189 parishioners. This represents 120.5% of our $22,000.00 goal.

Thank you for your efforts

ORGANIZATIONS Everyone is invited! New members are welcome!

All meetings are held in Msgr. Gambino Hall

Deaf Ministries: Sunday, May 28th, 12:30 -6:30pm Meetings are held monthly. Girl Scouts: Thursday, June 1st, 5pm. Meetings are held twice a month. Holy Name: Thursday, June 8th, 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Ladies Guild: Tuesday, June 13th, 7pm. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month.

Rosary Altar Society: Monday, June 5th, 6pm. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month. Tuesday Seniors: Tuesday, June 13th, at 12:30pm. Meetings are held twice a month. Wednesday Seniors: Wednesday, June 7th, at 11am. Meeting are held twice a month.

TRIPS Please join us!!

All bus trips begin in our parking lot behind Most Holy Rosary Church. “The Mahoney Brothers in Concert”- Hunterdon Hills, NJ Bus leaves 9:30am on Wednesday, June 14th Cost $95.00. Please call Dee 732-442-1471.

“The Music of Mamma Mia”- Mount Airy Casino, NJ Bus leaves 10am on Tuesday, June 20th Cost $70.00. Deposit of $35.00 due at sign up. Includes $10 slot play, lunch buffet, show and bus. Call Connie Hudanish at 732-442-4978 or Ronnie DeMatteo at 732-442-5252 for information.

“Golden Nugget” - Atlantic City Bus leaves 10am on Tuesday, August 15th Cost $30, Please contact Connie 732-442-4978 or Ronnie 732- 442-5252.

“Vegas Legends”- American Music Theater, NJ Bus leaves 9:30am on Thursday, September 14th Cost $ 120.00. Deposit of $50.00. Money due by August 1st. Lunch at Shady Maple. Please call Toni 732-826-4893.

“Resorts Casino” - Atlantic City Bus leaves 10am on Wednesday, October 25th Cost $70.00, 3:30pm Show The Beach Boys, The Beatles, the Bee Gees, Motown. Trip incudes, $10 slot play, $20.00 food credit, show & bus. $35.00 deposit due by August 15th. Please contact Connie 732-442-4978 or Ronnie 732-442-5252

Comedy Show on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Portuguese Sporting Club, 782 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Tickets are $35 per person which includes show, food, beer, wine & soda. Please contact Norberto

(732) 259-2630 for tickets.

Our Lady of Peace Parish Center

Sunday, June 10th, 8am-2pm Franklin Ave & Amboy Ave in Edison.

If you are interested in being a vendor, call or text Michael at 732-221-0976,

or email at mchundak@gmail.com

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FESTA JUNE 10, 2017 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Come join the fun, make new friends and meet fel-low parishioners. You can make this year’s Festa a real tribute to St Anthony! Add your special touch. Sign up is easy. Just check off and place this form in the collection basket. If you have any questions, call:

Ronnie DeMatteo at 732-442-5252

NAME:_______________________________________ (Please Print) PHONE #:_____________________________________

You can count on me to help with the following Festa activities I check off:

COOKING PREP (Peppers/Onions) Fri . 6/9, 5:00pm

DECORATION/SET UP Thurs. 6/8, 5-7pm Fri. 6/9, 5-7pm

FESTA DAY - JUNE 10, 2017

We are looking for volunteers to help us throughout the day. Please check off what time you are available to help us out.

11:30 am - 2:00pm 2:00 pm - 4:00pm

4:00 pm - 6:00pm 6:00 pm - 7:00pm

7:00 pm Clean up Anytime (Festa break down/cleanup)

Attention Festa Cookie Bakers!

WE REALLY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF OUR COOKIE BAKERS. PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE SO GENEROUS. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PREPARING TO BAKE. FILL OUT FORM AND PLACE IT IN THE SECOND COLLECTION.

____________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________________________ Cookie Name ____________________________________________________

(Please circle any that may apply) Contains nuts: Contains Chocolate: Yes/No Yes/No

COOKIE DROP OFF

Thursday & Friday, June 8th & 9th from 5-7pm

Festa di San Antonio

June 10, 2017 12 Noon to 7PM

Our parish planning team is carving out the men-us, events and activities for our annual Festa Di San Antonio. We need your help to offset the start up costs. The proceeds from the event will be used to support the financial needs of our Parish.

With your support, we can create an even more financially successful event this year. We will SPOTLIGHT your generosity in a special way for all to see! Your name will appear on the placemats used during the Festa. Complete the information below, cut out the form, enclose your donation and mail it or place it in the col-lection basket. Make check payable to Good Shepherd Parish. Mark your envelope: Festa Do-nation. Please Reply by: May 15, 2017.

SPONSORSHIP DONATION FORM Name:

Address:

Phone # Donation: $

Start Spreading the News!

Festa Di San Antonio Saturday, June 10 – Noon-7pm

Most Holy Rosary Church Msgr. Gambino Hall.

Please take some Festa fliers and bring them to your favor-ite hair salon, barber, dining establishment, grocery store etc. to get the word out and promote the Festa. Your help is greatly appreciated. Fliers are available on the church cre-denzas.

Thank You …… Grazie