Holy Family Parish

HOLY SATURDAY, March 30, 2013 EASTER VIGIL 7:00 pm + Memorial Flower Intentions EASTER SUNDAY, March 31, 2013 THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 7:30 am + Raymond Ottinger, Req. Martha + William Fitzpatrick, Req. Family 9:00 am + John S. Brady, Req. Wife, Jean Marie + Ann T. Corbett, Req. John & Michael Galvin 11:00 am + Raymond & Mary Coffey, Req. Son, John + T.J. Mayo, Req. Janice and Kevin Tonks (There is no 5:00 pm Mass on Easter Sunday.) MONDAY, April 1, 2013 8:00 am + Purgatorial Society +William Dick, Req. Wife Mary TUESDAY, April 2, 2013 8:00 am + William C. Ahlfeld, Req. Family + Mary Dugan Devlin WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2013 8:00 am + Grace Ann Fagan, Req. Family + Maureen Pinho, Req. Family THURSDAY, April 4, 2013 8:00 pm + Theresa Kelly, Req. Bill & Marlene Kelly + Adela Gronowicz Galuszka FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 8:00 pm+ Arthur Cafro, Req. Family + Thomas Devlin Jr., Req. Family SATURDAY, April 6, 2013 8:00 am + Lourdes Gerona, Req. Family + John Sweeney, Req. Mary Brown 5:00 pm + Edna Heller, Req. Bryson Family + Margaret Aslanian, Req. Corcoran Family DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, April 7, 2013 7:30 am + William Fitzpatrick, Req. Family 9:00 am + Nancy Corbett, Req. Altar & Rosary Society + John (Duke) Sweeney, Req. Mr. & Mrs. Nick Ferraioli 11:00 am + Dec. Members of the Brozoski Family + Dec. Members of the Benigno Family 5:00 pm + Mary D. Coffey, Req. Son John + Kevin C. Murphy, Req. Charlie & Annette Gutch

Union Beach, NJ

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM Week 11 I weigh a whole half of an ounce. Since I’m gaining so much weight, I need a lot of food. I’m practicing my breathing now so my lungs will be in shape when I run and play. My fingernails and hair are developing. I bet my mom and dad are wondering what color hair I have, but that is my little secret. Please keep praying.

Holiday Closing

Please note the parish offices will be closed Easter Monday April 1st.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

APRIL 7, 2013 Mary Mother of God Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown, will be celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday beginning at 2:30 p.m. Chaplet, Joyful, Sorrowful, & Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, Benediction, Holy Mass, and Vereration of the Relic of St. Faustina.

Jalissa Cruz, Thomas Masino, Gina Serpico, Patrick Hayes, George Valania Sr., Ann Weldon, Nancy Damodio, Antonia Caterino, Anthony Maglione. RECENTLY ILL: Margarita Sibaja, Richard Bryson, Patrick Moors, Britton Schulmeister, Anna Ogozalek, Ann Wilburn.

C.R.S. RICE BOWLS

Those who participated in the Catholic Relief Services Lenten Sacrifice through the Rice Bowls are asked to return them to an Usher or at the parish office.

ADORATION

EVERY WED. - CHAPEL Come visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament anytime from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. every Wednesday in the church chapel.

TABERNACLE CANDLE

MEMORIAL

Church Chapel William C. Ahlfeld In Thanksgiving

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED

Shannon Finn

Nancy DePasquale Stephen P. Huvane

March 31, 2013

P.R.E.P. NEWS (Parish Religious Education Program)

LAST SUPPER RE-ENACTMENT Pictured above is Mr. Tim Perrella’s first grade class hosting their annual play, “The Last Supper.” The children were excited to partake in this special remembrance when Jesus gave himself to us in the Holy Eucharist. Ms. Jean Reash, class assistant, helps in the breaking of the bread.

R E M I N D E R Easter Break

There are no classes scheduled the week following Easter. Office hours during this time are Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-2:30pm. Classes will resume on April 9-10th. Have a blessed Easter.

CONFIRMATION REMINDER All Confirmation students please refer to your Information sheets for the details of your practices and Confirmation beginning on April 7th at the 11:00 am Mass.

Our Weekly Offering

Last Week Palm Sunday – March 24 1st Collection – Weekly $8072

2nd Collection – Programs & Facilities $2211 March 29 – Holy Land Collection

This Week Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord – March 31

1st Collection – Easter Offering 2nd Collection – Programs & Facilities

Next Week – Divine Mercy Sunday – April 7 1st Collection – Weekly

2nd Collection - Diocesan Assessment

HOLY FAMILY PARISH WELCOMES ITS NEWEST MEMBER INTO GOD’S FAMILY

MARCH BAPTISMS Dominic Ryu Rubiato

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Ministry Schedule Weekend of April 6 & 7

Divine Mercy Sunday Serving at the Altar

5:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Colin Mathias

Volunteer Needed Andrea Connors Jillian Johnson

Stephanie Abrams Alexandra Sweeney

11:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Eddie Reash Faith Reash

Luke Quinn Lorenzo Valente

Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of

Holy Communion 5:00 P.M. T. Mathias J. Bavaro, M. Christopher,

F. Cozzati, G. Rotella 7:30 A.M. B. Picardi E. Cassidy, P. Cassidy, M.

Kelly, L. Robinson 9:00 A.M. L. White C. Abrams, V. Abrams, G.

DeCaprio, D. Javins 11:00 A.M. Religious

Education B. Blache, G. Markey, J. Reash, G. Rotella

5:00 P.M. R. Rubiato L. Lonnay, F. Maysonet, S. Quinn, J. Tonks

STELLA MARIS RETREAT CENTER 981 OCEAN AVE., LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740

Presents

1. YEAR OF FAITH SPIRITUALITY SERIES – APRIL

Join us for this informative and enriching series of monthly presentations reflecting on some of the great women and men of faith and their spirituality.

WHEN THE SAINTS COME MARCHING IN… PRESENTER: Rev. William Bausch

April 17 (Wednesday) 7:00 – 8:30 PM

A free will offering will be taken

If the candle says to the darkness, “I beg to differ”, so saints defy spiritual darkness in our world. Through storytelling, this conference explores the light-giving humor, insights and witness of official and unofficial saints.

(Visit www.stellamarisretreatcenter.com for full list of dates & topics.)

2. COMPASSION FATIGUE – YOUR JOURNEY TO RENEWAL PRESENTERS: Eileen Flynn, Katherine Parisi, Ph.D

APRIL 21 (SUNDAY) 2:00 – 4:00 PM

A free will offering will be taken

Are you experiencing chronic stress and fatigue from your care- giving work? Come and surround yourself in the serenity of the ocean and give yourself an afternoon to manage your compassion fatigue by nourishing your spirit and replenishing your soul. Find inner peace through learning meditation and contemplative prayer leading to a renewed connection to God as your source of strength. To register for these programs or for more information call 732-229-0602 or E-mail: retreats@stellamarisretreatcenter.com

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

An Easter Prayer

Risen Lord, you are our resurrection and life! You are the resurrection and the life for us and all whom you have made. You are the resurrection and the life for those caught in the grip of sin and addiction. You are the resurrection and the life for those who feel forsaken. You are the resurrection and the life for those who live as if you do not. You are the resurrection and the life for those who know the way but fail to follow it. You are the resurrection and the life for those who are dying of malnutrition and hunger. You are the resurrection and life for those who are in prison. You are the resurrection and life for those who are persecuted in preaching the gospel. You are the resurrection and the life in marriages that are disintegrating. You are the resurrection and the life for those whose lives are snuffed out in the womb. You are the resurrection and the life for anyone anywhere who knows suffering and death. You are the resurrection and the life in the life we share and the fellowship we enjoy, let us be filled anew with the wonder of your love and the power of your grace, strengthened by your spirit, may we go forth and proclaim your resurrection life to a world in desperate need of your great love! Amen.

ALTAR SERVER RECRUITMENT PRACTICE FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS

Fr. Francis will be having practice for the new altar servers who have signed up on Friday April 5th from 6:30p.m. until 7:15 p.m. and again on Saturday April 6th from 11a.m. until 11:45 a.m. in the main church.

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH

St. Joseph’s church, 376 Maple Place, Keyport is offering a FREE, nine week Christian based Bereavement Program beginning on Tuesday, April 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. It will be held in the Parish Nurse Office located in the school. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one is welcome to attend. Please contact Wendy Walnock at 732-567-9486 to register.

ST. MARY’S PARISH St. Mary’s Ministry of Consolation invites you to participate in a nine week program beginning Tuesday April 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Center’s Chapel for those who are grieving the death of loved ones and want to work through the tasks of grief in a structured way using the New Day Journal, A Journey from Grief to Healing. The sessions include readings, reflection, sharing and journaling. For more information or to register contact Barbara Varga 732-544-8415.

Altar & Rosary Society Thank you for Supporting our Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale

The Altar & Rosary Society would like to thank all those who supported this year’s Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale. Congratulations to our top seller Elyse Clancy (6th grade)! We appreciate the efforts of all of our sellers and everyone who placed orders and assisted in the fundraiser in any way.

SINGLES DANCE – APRIL 13 Join us at Holy Family Church in Memorial Hall on Saturday April 13th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $12 and includes DJ and light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. For more information contact Gale at 732-345-0212 or Joan 732-241-7159.

April Showers Gift Auction

Friday, April 26, at 6:30 P.M. Sponsored by Altar & Rosary and Holy Name Society of Holy Family Please join us on Friday, April 26, 2013, beginning at 6:30 PM for the April Showers Gift Auction in Memorial Hall sponsored by the Holy Family Altar and Rosary and Holy Name Societies. Tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 at the door. Must be over 21 to attend. Tables can be reserved for 8-10 provided all tickets purchased at the same time. Tickets currently available after all Masses and can also be purchased in the parish office. Three levels of raffle baskets will be available ranging in prizes valued from $50 to $850 as well as refreshments and fun!!! Contact Marianne Bennett, Altar and Rosary President, for additional information.732-335-9301. Thank you.