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Mass Schedule-Holy Week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

8:15 am, 12:10 Holy Thursday

7:00 pm Good Friday

3:00 pm Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil

8:00 pm Easter Sunday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am 12:10 pm

NO 7:30 PM Mass

RECTORY [email protected]

Phone 973-377-1817 Fax 973-377-6350 www.holyfamilyfp.org

1 Lloyd Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

MARCH 25, 2018

PARISH DIRECTORY CONFESSION In preparation for Easter we will offer confessions on Holy Thursday from 8:00-10:00 pm. If you were not able to get to the Monday night confessions please take this opportuni-ty before Easter Sunday.

At the canonization of Sr. Maria Faustina on April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II said, “It is important that we accept the whole message that comes to us from the word of God on this Second Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout the Church, will be called Divine Mercy Sunday.” The cele-

bration of this gift of Church begins on Good Friday with the individual praying of the novena of Divine Mercy and the chaplet. Pamphlets containing these prayers will be available at the doors of the church during Holy Week.

The Divine Mercy Holy Hour is Sunday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m.

HOLY FAMILY MEN’S GROUP Our Mission: To create a spiritual and supportive group of Catholic men, whose mission is to continue to learn, ex-plore and strengthen our faith and use all of God’s special gifts.

Our Meetings: The First Saturday of every month starting with celebration of the Ho-ly Eucharist at 8:15 am, followed by coffee and one hour meeting (in church hall) on specific subjects. Sharing our opinions and thoughts, …

Saturday April 7: Why we are Catholics Saturday May 5: When your children choose different paths…

Saturday June 2: Prayer in our life

We invite all men to join us in this new ministry!

FINANCE COUNCIL Ralph Aurilia 973-951-6508 Bob Cottam 973-887-1232 Anne Feith 973-966-1314 * Peter Fiore 917-880-9601 Roger Siara 973-822-1661 Michael Prokop 973-301-0678 * Bob Scirocco 973-377-1387 Fred Summa 973-822-3362 *Parish Trustee

Rev. Thomas Rekiel, Pastor Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski, Parochial Vicar Rev. Frederick Walters, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Peter M. Fiore Deacon William Ward, Retired Director of Music Ministry, Randy Hertzog Parish Bookkeeper, Robyn Morris Parish Secretary, Celeste Walsh Pastoral Minister, Virginia Akhoury Director of Faith Formation, Dr. Suzanne Herold CCD Director, Anne Giedlinski Youth Coordinator, Daniel Wikstrom Director Holy Family School, Mary Smith Assistant Director, Toni Fiore School Bookkeeper, Tammy Zebick

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, March 26, 2018 Monday/Holy Week 8:15 - Fanni Nalon, 2nd Anniversary\ - Robert Lisanti - Special Intention 12:10 - Howard Kraus TUESDAY, March 27, 2018 Tuesday/Holy Week 8:15 - Special Intention 12:10- WEDNESDAY, March 28, 2018 Wednesday/Holy Week 8:15 - 12:10 - HOLY THURSDAY, April 13, 2017 Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm -People of Holy Family Parish GOOD FRIDAY, March 30, 2018 Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death 3:00 pm HOLY SATURDAY, March 31, 2018 (no 8:15 or 5:30pm mass) 8:00 - Joe Harobin - Rose Powell - Patrick Parrilli EASTER SUNDAY, April 1, 2018 7:30 - Krah Family - Jeanne Grivalsky - Helen and Michael Autera 9:00 - Joseph and Concetta Russomando - Eddie Mulligan - John Schneyer 10:30 - Gene Miranda - Rose De Angelis - Harriet Semple 12:00 - Ryan and Harkins Families - Margaret Collins, 19th Anniversary - Rose Stahnten - People of Holy Family Parish Please Pray for our Deceased: Agnes Munzing, (mother of Joe Karowski), William Dolan, (husband of Irene Dolan).

PRAY FOR THE SICK : James Connolly Sr., Fr. Fred, Peggy Schneyer, John Mahoney, Kate Monteforte, Stephen Matuszek, Theresa Veverka, Steven Reich, John Veverka, Dave Kreutzer, Curt Price, Ted Gleichmann, Bedley Byers, Mary O’Connor, George Padkowsky, Peter and Antonette Sena, Martin Chiarolanzio, Sr., Sloane Dyer, Anne D’Innocenzio, Ken Eberle, Betty O’Connor, Jonathan Tagorda, Orie McMorrow, Barbara Froetscher, Francesca Champion, Gene Taylo, Barbara Leighton, Esther Walsh, Judith Prestage, Nick Bergamotto, Steven Pilla, Denise Bergamotto, Jean Walsh, Keith Northridge, Paul Grace, Bob Hughes, George Bukwich, Fred Stadelbauer.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - Sundays of each month at 1:00pm. Baptism preparation for parents first Tuesday of the month. Phone rectory for details and information. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE—Please call the rectory at least one year in advance to make arrangements for a wedding. HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL - An environment for growth in faith, values and knowledge. Tiny Tots (2 1/2 yrs. old), Pre K 3 &4, & K. For information, call the school office, 973-377-4181, www.holy-family-school.org. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - A program of religious instruction for grades 1 through 8. Confirmation preparation for high school students. For information, call the Religious Education Office, 973-377-3101, [email protected] SOCIAL MINISTRIES Ministry to the Homebound: Mary Scirocco, 973-377-1387 Ministry to the Hungry: Anne Platoff, 973-822-0430 Sharon Carr, 973-568-5932 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Dr. McDowell Council - For information, call Joe Guerin 973-615-1635. For Hall rentals, call Ralph Aurilia at 973-301-0297. PRO-LIFE MINISTRY - Frank and Barbara Tinari, 973-822-0084. Important Contact Information: New Jersey Right to Life (njrtl.org) 732-562-0562. CENTERING PRAYER meets at 7:30 p.m. in the K of C Hall on Monday nights. ROSARY is prayed each day at 7:50 a.m. (before the 8:15 Mass). MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA is prayed on Mondays after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for veneration on the First Friday, after the 8:15 mass until 9:45 a.m., (including confessions) and every Thursday after the 8:15 mass.

Please Pray for those Serving in our Military LTC Timothy Renahan USA; Matthew Manzione, USA; AS1 Brian Schramm, USN; Capt Stephen Scirocco, USMC; LCpl. Stephen Hanily, USMC;

Sgt. Chad Jennings, USA; PFC Patrick Montuore, USMC; Sgt. Jared K. Nucci, USA.

CHESS “ROUND-ROBIN” TOURNEY Sponsored by: Florham Park/Madison Knights of Columbus for students grades 3 –8 who live in the local area. Most play 7 to10 games! When/Where: Saturday, April 7, 8:30am to 1:00pm in the Holy Family Gym, Tucker Street, Florham Park. (Note – There will be limits of 30 players for each division (60 total) don’t wait to register!) Cost: $8.00 ($20 for 3 from a family) by 4/2, registration at the door at 8:00am sharp, $10.00, (no family dis-count) Checks: Payable to “Knights of Columbus”, PO Box 540, Florham Park, NJ 07932, include parents’ & players names address, phone #, grade and school. Email address encour-aged. Questions: Joe O’Brien, at 973-301-1864.

FOOD PANTRY This week’s item is coffee, (regular size) Please do not leave food that is expired we cannot give that to our clients. Sharon Carr @973-568-5932, Anne Platoff @ 973-822- 0430.


Introduction for Palm Sunday and Holy Week

Life. Death. Resurrection. Hope. When we participate in the liturgies of Holy Week, we are immersed in the fullness of Roman Catholic theology. We commemorate the life and death of the Lord Jesus Christ, with hearts full of hope because we know that the tomb will be empty; we know that Jesus will rise. We are a pilgrim church, journeying to the Lord through our sacraments. The liturgical celebrations of Holy Week capture not only our spiritual journey, but also our physical movement. This is week of pilgrimage and procession, leading us to the Easter Vigil when we can confidently proclaim, “This is the night”! On Palm Sunday, we join in the liturgical commemoration of Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. In entering this procession, we align ourselves with his passion. Our present liturgy is connected to the past when we proclaim Jesus as Messiah and King, and to the future, when we hope to participate in God’s coming Kingdom. The procession commences. During Holy Week, the priests of the diocese will gather together, and with the diocesan bishop, celebrate the Chrism Mass. At this litur-gy, the Oil of the Sick is blessed during the Eucharistic Prayer, following the pattern seen in 7th and 8th century liturgical books. After Communion, the Oil of Catechumens is blessed and the Chrism consecrated. These oils are then received by pastors and carried to each Church. In the evening of Holy Thursday, the Triduum begins. In the space of these three days, we are immersed in a single celebration of the Paschal Mystery. At the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, we see three primary ritual actions. First, we have the commemoration of theinsti-tution of the Eucharistic celebration. Second, is the memorial of the love with which the Lord loved us even to his death and the charity with which we must act. This is seen in the washing of feet. At the conclusion of the liturgy, we are again called to journey with the Lord. As Tantum Ergo Sacramentum or another Eucharistic song is sung, the Eucharist is carried in procession to the place of reposition and we are invited to spend time in adoration. On Palm Sunday, we carried palms to honor the Lord and joined in his coming passion. Now, the pilgrim church physically carries the Eucharist while we are carried along our journey by our participation in His sacrifice. On Good Friday, the Church celebrates the Passion of the Lord. Among the most ancient parts of the Good Friday commemoration is the General Intentions; these prayers represent the fullness of our intentions for one another, our Church, and the World. The veneration of the cross comes to us from the ancient practice of Jerusalem, where the cross was venerated at Golgotha. As we walk to adore the cross, we do so knowing that it is not the end of this story. Even when our hearts are heavy, reflecting on the passion and sacrifice of the Lord, we know that we have experienced the power of his resurrection. The Easter Vigil encapsulates all of salvation history, the redemptive action of God within human history. This liturgy celebrates the turning point of the Triduum, when we recognize the New Covenant with God. It is the “mother of all vigils”, the greatest solemnity of the Church. Drawn together by the blazing fire, we carry the light into the church, so that we might hear the Word of God proclaimed and see where God has met us on our journey, that we might celebrate Christ’s salvific act, his conquering of death, and our redemption; that we might welcome new members into our Church; that we might again participate in the Eucharist which is the center of our lives. This is the night that gives us our mission to carry light into the world. This is night which is full of gladness! Our Christian faith, day in and day out, is shaped and guided by the symbols and prayers that we enter into through our participation in the Paschal Triduum. The mysteries of our faith are explicitly made present in these celebrations. These symbols are strengthened when we all, as the Christian community, stand together at the Easter Vigil and profess our baptismal faith. Come worship with us. Dr. Suzanne Herold


March 25 Youth Group 8:15pm CH March 26 Bible & Sacraments Study 7:00pm CH Communion Minister Training 7:00pm Centering Prayer Group 7:30 K/C Hall March 27 Prayer Shawl Ministry Men’s Soccer March 28 Stations of the Cross 8:45am March 29 Holy Thursday Mass 7:00pm Confessions 8:00-10:00pm March 30 Good Friday Mass 3:00pm March 31 Easter Food Blessing 12:10pm Easter Vigil 8:00pm April 1 Easter Sunday April 2 Centering Prayer Group 7:30 K/C Hall April 3 K/C Meeting April 7 Men’s Group 8:45am CH K/C Chess Tournament Gym April 8 Divine Mercy Sunday April 9 Bible & Sacraments Study 7:00pm CH Centering Prayer Group 7:30 K/C Hall April 14 10th Grade Retreat April 16 Bible & Sacraments Study 7:00pm CH Centering Prayer Group 7:30 K/C Hall April 19 Confirmation Rehearsal 7:00pm C April 20 Confirmation 7:00pm C April 21 Parish Dinner 6:30pm CH April 23 Bible & Sacraments Study 7:00pm CH April 28 9th Grade Retreat 10:00am April 29 First Communion 1:30pm April 30 Bible & Sacraments Study 7:00pm CH

TITHING Last week’s collection was $13,714.00 (last year was $8,636.00). Thank you for your continued generosity.

11-DAY FAITH VACATION to BELGIUM AND HOLLAND, October 1-11, 2018, hosted by Msgr. Ray Kupke; REVISED PRICE: $3,648.00 per person from Newark. For more information please contact Diane Miranda at 201-887-2214 or email [email protected].

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS The parish tradition of accepting donations for Easter Flowers and decorations in memory of deceased family and

friends continues again this year and all will be remembered in the Masses on Easter.

Communion Minister training session will be held on Monday evening March 26th. For further information contact Bruce Danishek at [email protected] or 973-214-7976.

Join us for the Parish Dinner on Saturday,

April 21 at 6:30 PM

Our menu will include:

Appetizers Salad and Bread

Italian Menu Dessert

Adults: $25.00

Young Adults & Children (21 and under) $5.00

RSVP by Monday April 16th,

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PAPER SHREDDING EVENT to Benefit the Residents of Cheshire Home; Sat., April 14: 9:00 am -12:00 noon.; Cheshire Home’s Parking Lot, 9 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park. The do-nation is $5 per standard size box. All proceeds support the Adaptive Technology Training and Education Programs of the Cheshire Home Community Resource center.


NEW FLOOR IN THE CHURCH HALL

After 20 plus years we replaced the floor in the Church Hall. Comprehensive Flooring Contractors was hired to handle the job. The total cost of

$23,783.80 covered the demolition of the existing top layer, floor prep., disposal of all debris (includes dumpster), furnish and install vinyl cove

base and furnish and install Forte Classico Plus #107 Bianco flooring.

I am thankful to all who have made a contribution to this project. The church hall is used and enjoyed by so many different groups in our parish and between the new sound system, the new tables

and now the new floor the room is a warm and inviting space to gather, and grow together as a community of faith.

Our next projects: New carpeting on Church stairs, foyers, and sacrisity;

Power washing of exterior Church Building; New landscaping around the Church;

Regrading and replacing sidewalks between the Church and the Convent; Updating of gutters and roofs on all buildings.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our Holy Family Parish!

Fr. Thomas


Holy Family Youth Group Holy Family has formed a new Youth Group. Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 25

@8:15 pm in the church hall. The group is open to students who have made their Confirmation and older. The group will focus on strengthening our faith, prayer, friendship as well as organizing a mission trip during the summer. We are s ll collec ng recipes for the Holy Family cookbook. Please consider sharing your recipes. You only need to send us your recipes with the explana on or prepara on. Send recipes to [email protected]

We offer the following services, (Call/ text Steve Prokop (973.647.9876) to set up an appointment: Snow Removal, Dog Walking, Tutoring, Technology Help, Lawn Mowing Upcoming Fund Raisers: Car Wash, Rummage Sale and Appleebee’s Breakfast, All funds will benefit the Youth Group and help offset the cost of a summer mission trip. Watch the bulletin for details and dates.

Call/ text Steve Prokop (973.647.9876) or Fr. Thomas (973.452.5256) for information.

Easter Food blessing –

Saturday March 31 at 12.10pm Most of us probably think of Easter baskets as something brought by a rabbit and stuffed with eggs, chocolate and other candies, that children find around the house on Easter morning. However, there are Easter baskets that involve the entire family, are full of food — not candy (though there are eggs) — and are often carried on Holy Saturday. The foods in these baskets are rich in Easter symbolism and serve to do more than whet one’s appetite after the long season of Len-ten fasting. Eggs: Of course there are eggs — a traditional symbol of resurrection and new life, which some Eastern Catholic and Orthodox church traditions date back to St. Mary Magdalene. The rest of us are probably familiar with pysanky eggs from the Ukraine. These geometrically decorated eggs in bright colors with folk art images serve to remind those who see them of Easter. A Russian fable is credited with the saying that an Easter egg given to another person in love will never spoil. In Poland, families traditionally gather around the Easter table to share pieces of blessed Easter eggs. Also, prior to the 1960s, eggs were not allowed during Lent, so having them again at Easter was a special joy. Butter: Another luxury that was forbidden during Lent was butter. The Easter food basket’s butter is often shaped like a lamb — to remind us of the sacrificed Lamb of God. Called maslo in Russian and Ukrainian, the butter may also be decorated with the Easter banner of white with a red cross or with cloves in the shape of a cross. Bread: Various breads are used to symbolize Christ, “the bread of life.” The breads, varying from regular, fresh-baked loaves to round sweet breads filled with oranges and raisins, fill food baskets. In Slovakian, the breads are called paska or kolac. Braided bread is also seen. Meat: While ham, which is smoked or salted and keeps well cold, is the most popular meat — as it is for most Easter dinner menus, there are other meats for the Easter food baskets. These include lamb — with its Christ connotations — veal and bacon, the later symbolizing God’s rich mercy. It is also noted that pork — ham or bacon — is forbidden in the Old Testament, so eating it now symbolizes that all things are made new in Christ. Sausage: While sausage is also a form of meat, it is the links of the sausages that offer the symbolism here. Called kielbasa in Polish, their resemblance to a chain or a rope reminds us that Christ “broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave” as is sung at the Easter Vigil. Topping off the food basket for Easter are wine (for joy), horseradish (a reminder of the bitter herbs of Passover), salt (a symbol of hospitality in Poland and a reminder that we are “the salt of the earth”) and cheese (usually farmer’s cheese). There is often also a candle — unlit — in the basket to remind us that Christ is our light. However, our Easter food basket is not yet complete. Clearly, it must be a very large basket to hold all this food and, thus, the tradi-tional basket often has two handles. It is often a wicker basket and adorned with boxwood — an evergreen bush popular in Eastern Europe — and dried flowers. Covering the basket is a cloth that is meant to symbolize the burial cloth that wrapped Jesus’ body in the tomb. These cloths are of-ten richly embroidered with symbols of the resurrection and are passed down from one generation to the next. When Easter food baskets are brought to church — on Holy Saturday around noon — they may be blessed individually or in a group. The baskets are sprinkled with holy water by the priest or deacon and a prayer of blessing is said.

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