St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church • Linden, New JerseyMay 3, 2015

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Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 2-3, 2015 Saturday May 2nd 4 : 00 pm Joseph F. Olmann ~ Guerline & Calixte Jean-Pierre

Sunday May 3rd 8:00 am Intentions of John & Mary Kuhtik Wedding Anniversary ~ Mary Christina Williams 10:00 am Janina & Kazimierz Wnek ~ family 12:00 pm Helen Ryan ~ Sandra Wolfe May Crowning of Mary Monday May 4th 8:00 am Leonardo & Maria Cruz ~ family 12:05 pm Mary Sawicki ~ Sandra Wolfe Tuesday May 5th 8:00 am Special Intentions for Mary Wnek 12:05 pm Palma & Fransico “Tot” Villani ~ Joy & Armand Wednesday May 6th 8:00 am Andrew Wnek Jr. ~ Mary A. Wnek (daughter) 12:05 pm Lusmen Jean - Denis ~ Guerline & Calixte Jean - Pierre 7:00 pm People of the Parish Thursday May 7th 8:00 am Jack & Agnes Mahar ~ Dorothy & Jim Hopkins 12:05 pm John Markowski ~ Mary Wnek Friday May 8th 8:00 am Jack & Agnes Mahar ~ Dorothy &Jim Hopkins 12:05 pm Deceased members of Spinelli Family ~ Vi & Paul Amari Saturday May 9th 12:05 pm Emilia Nadaskay & family ~ Kay

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 9-10, 2015

Saturday May 9th 4 : 00 pm Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance Sunday May 10th 8:00 am Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance 10:00 am Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance 12:00 pm Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance 2: 00 pm Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance

Weekly Memorials

Sanctuary Lamps, Altar Candles, Bread, Wine, Flowers for the Blessed Virgin Mother, St Joseph, St Ann, Tabernacle or the Cross are weekly memorials.

Sanctuary Lamp ~ John Orak Altar Candles ~Thomas J. Walker ~ wife Joyce & family

The donation for the sanctuary Lamp and the Altar Candles are $10.00, the Altar Bread is $15.00, and the Altar Wine is $25.00. The flowers for Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St Ann are $45.00. The Tabernacle is $60.00 and the Cross is $110.00. Please stop by the Rectory to reserve any of the above items

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 Monday Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Friday Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21

FiFth SUNDAY OF EASTER

First Reading: Acts 9:26-31 Paul the Apostle came to Jerusalem, where the other disciples were afraid of him. Then they learned that the Lord had spoken to Paul and he had preached openly in Damascus. When they learned that someone wanted to kill him, they protected him because they fully believed he had converted.

Second Reading: I John 3:18-24 John clearly states that we must love one another. All people who believe in Jesus Christ can show their faith only through their actions. If people believe in Jesus and love one another as he commanded us, they prove that they are true believers in Christ.

Gospel: John 15:1-8 Jesus compares himself to a vine, and compares his father to the vine-grower. He explains how God prunes the barren branches so that the rest might yield more fruit. He reminds them that apart from himself, his followers could not bear fruit.

Sarah Nicole Adamecko Child of Steven William Adamecko & Karen Marie Cuevas Zachary Quinn Rsparra

Child of Zachary Esparra & Heather Tilton Steven Andre Johnson,III

Child of Steven Andre Johnson, Jr. & Tanya Turnquest Julien Alexander Rodriguez

Child of Jose Manuel Rodriquez & Sonia E Diaz

Baptisms are performed on all Sundays except for the second week of the Month. Please call the Rectory and make an appointment with a priest and schedule for baptismal preparation classes

Prayer for those who lost a loved one

We offer our condolences to the families and friends of Virginia M. Horsch, Fred Wisniewski

May the soul and the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace

Welcome to The Family

FROM THE PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL

Please remember to put all your envelopes and cash donations in the single collection basket. God bless you for your continued generosity.

God’s Plan for Giving Week of 04/19/2015 $ 5,919.00 Total Giving Fuel $ 1,405.00 $7,404.00 Archdiocesan Assessment $ 4,610.00 Collected to Date $ 2,160.00 Still Needed: $ 2,450.00 Easter Collection to date $16,661.00 Thank you for your generosity

2015 Envelopes If you currently are not using envelopes please call the rectory and we can easily get you signed up. “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”. Mathew 6:24

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CCD Corner ~ Calendar

Attention Parents for CCD!!! May 2 10:00 am FIRST HOLY COMMUNION May 3 9:00-9:50 am Last class and report Card Distribution May 13 CCD Teacher’s Meeting

Corrections from Last week Monday April 27th 8:00 am Rosewynne De Guzman (Birthday) Diego Family 12:05 pm Jack & Agnes Mahar ~ Rosemarie Porch Tuesday April 28th 8:00 am Glenn Victor ~ daughter Dawn Beviano 12:05 pm Jack & Agnes Mahar ~ Dorothy & Jim Hopkins Wednesday April 29th 8:00 am Jack & Agnes Mahar ~ Dorothy & Jim Hopkins 12:05 pm Mary DeStefano ~ Vi & Paul Amari Thursday April 30th 8:00 am Jack & Agnes Mahar ~ Dorothy & Jim Hopkins 12:05 pm Carol Hohl ~ Mary Wnek Friday May 1st 8:00 am Joan Walsh ~ family 12:05 pm Michael Crincoli ~ Joe De Lorenzo Saturday May 2nd 12:05 pm Emil Nadaskay ~ Kay

This week 05/03/2015 Please use weekly and Assessment Envelope thank you in advance for your generosity Next week 05/10/2015 Please use weekly and Communicating God’s Word Envelope thank you in advance for your generosity In addition there is a Mother’s Day Remembrance ORGANIZATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS

Up Coming Meetings… Building & Facilities (Rectory) May 4th 7 PM Liturgy Committee (Rectory) June 8th 7 PM Pastoral Committee June 10th 7 PM

Sharing god’S BleSSing annual appeal Our Goal this year is $38,631.00

Currently we are at 43.6% $16,606.00

I hope that this Easter Season has filled you with much Joy. Easter and Lent is a reminder that some of us will

have to carry a cross from one time to another. But after it is over there is much to celebrate. When we give to the

appeal such crosses are lifted through Catholic Charities This year’s Appeal will continue to support the many good works of the ministries throughout the Archdiocese. Our Holy Father Pope Francis shared: “What counts above all else is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6). Works of love directed to one’s neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit.” We are called to similarly share what is granted to us by God and direct our love to our neighbors so that not one of our brothers and sisters goes without; without the gift of faith, without the essential human needs, and without a personal relationship with Our Lord.

The Annual Appeal provides the poor with food, shelter and clothing; makes religious education, spiritual guidance and CYO programs available for the young; insures the future leadership of the Church with seminarian education and training; and most important, brings Christ’s Good News to the people of the Archdiocese. Our parish also benefits by receiving a rebate from the appeal if it exceeds its goal.

To help with your Donations Please go to our Web site and look for this Icon. It is a link that will take you directly to the donate button It is just that easy!!

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Congratulations to our First Holy Communion Class for 2015

Eucharist is a family celebration – our immediate family, the parish family and the universal Church---- Carol Luebering

Jean Alvarado

Matt Andrej

Ryan Angioletto

Karl Cando

Kristofer Cando

Luis Cardoso

Ulises Cardoso

Isabella Cruz

Darnel Dieudonne

Christina DiGiorgio

Gavin Duque

Bernadette Efobi

Alejandro Euceda

Logan Fine

Lucas Giraldo

Karlee Petty

Jaila Pina

Angelina Rivera

Nicholas Santos

Alyssa Sasarak

Isaias Sosa

Jose Vargas

Matthew Wilusz

Anysa Wooten

Adriana Yanes

Anthony Zamora-Orellana

Christian Zamora-Orellana

Melanie Zamora-Orellana

Camila Zapata

Mikayla Gonzalez

Carvens Jean-Baptiste

Maddisen Johnson

Jaiden Jones

Johanna Jones

Karol Kozak

Kevin Lopera

Nicholas Lopez

Jake Lukko

Molly McDonald

Joshua Munoz

Eddie Mwaniki

Josiah Nieves

Nneoma Oseagulu

Valeshka Parraguez

Have you noticed something new?

As you may have noticed, we

recently installed on our property a

donation bin for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark.

All of the clothing, shoes, and small household items that you generously donate will be sold and the proceeds will be used to support the many programs for the needy as provided by

Catholic Charities. Tax receipts are available,

either paper or to your smartphone.

With the change in weather, this is an ideal time to clean out that closet.

Catholic Charities will report periodically to us on the amount

of money generated from our donation bin.

If you have any questions please call Maria Biancheri of Catholic Charities at 973-596-3985. If you would like to

schedule a larger pick up, please call toll free @ 877-343-3651.

The Pro Life Committee at St. Elizabeth Church

Will be conducting a baby drive the weekend of May 9th and 10th at all the masses. The proceeds of this drive will go to

Raphael’s Life House in Elizabeth. Raphael’s House is a place for unwed mothers and their children. These mothers are

homeless and have no place to go. There are about 12 mothers and their children at any given time in residence. The staff helps the mothers and their children to get back on their feet and help

them find jobs in the community. The following is a list of items that are needed by the mothers

and their children: Baby items:: Diapers (Sz. 2-3-4), wipes, shampoo, body wash, lotion, Q-tips, healing ointment, baby powder, blankets, clothing

(sizes infants to 2T). Mother’s needs: shampoo, body wash, lotion, deodorant, hand

lotion, toothpaste and brushes, personal hygiene products. We thank you for your generosity in the past and we ask you to

support Raphael’s Life House, Cash donations are always welcome.

Deacon John, Fred and Betty McMahon The Benedictine Center invites you to The Joy of the Gospel on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The retreat day is open to all (weekend retreat May 8-10 is for women only) at Benedictine Center, Elizabeth, NJ. This retreat will include an overview of Pope Francis' recent exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel with reflection on various selections. $35 for Saturday with lunch included. $135 for the weekend. Call 908-353-3028

PASTOR’S COLUMN “...Not to be served by others, but to serve, to give his own life as a ransom for

the many.” (Matthew 20:28)

THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES AS ONE

The First Reading introduces Saul, whose recent conversion on the road to Damascus has left him between the proverbial rock and hard place. Known as a persecutor of Christians, he now desires to be a disciple. It is only through the intercession of Barnabas that Saul is afforded a hearing among the apostles in Jerusalem. A Levite of Cypriot birth formerly known as Joseph, the apostles gave the name ‘Barnabas’ (or “son of encouragement”). In today’s reading, he aptly lives up to his name. Both he and Saul will become a missionary team, evangelizing Cyprus and Asia Minor.

Today’s Second Reading from the First Letter of John demonstrates how the later Johannine community built upon the theology of the evangelist. The only expressly named commandment given in the Gospel of John is found in John 13:34 and 15:12 – “Love one another”. To this, the author of the First Letter of John adds belief “in the name of Jesus Christ”. The love that the community is to offer to one another is Christological – based on the saving event of Jesus Christ. This faith in Christ leads to love of the other.

In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus uses the imagery of a vine and branches to describe the relationship He shares with His disciples. God is the vine grower who prunes the branches that do not bear fruit, but the disciples, having heard the Word, are already pruned. They need only “remain” in Jesus to assure an abundance of fruit. The Johannine community understood that “remaining in Jesus” characterized an intimate, enduring, reciprocal relationship between Jesus and the Spirit, Jesus and the disciple, and Jesus and the Father. Cut off from Jesus, our lives will be fruitless.

More so, the importance of connection can also be seen in the First Reading today in which we hear Paul (here called Saul) seeking out the disciples of Jesus in Jerusalem. He knew that if his labor was to bear fruit, he must be connected with other followers of Christ as well. Connection with other believers is just as important as our personal connection to Jesus.

We often hear people describe themselves as “spiritual but not religious”. This may mean that they have a profound sense of God, or at least some mysterious reality greater than themselves, but they see no need to identify with any particular community or tradition. This was not the view of St. Paul, nor is it ours. We are connected to Christ as the branch is connected to the vine; but there are other branches on the vine and our spiritual fruitfulness is a gift that we are to share with them.

May we keep close to Jesus and our fellow believers in sincere and true love, the fruitfulness that comes from a true connectedness to God and our neighbor.

God be with us always!

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