Ss PETER & PAUL May 13 , 2018
Happy Mother's Day!
7th Sunday of Easter
“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” -1 John 4:15 How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to either defend or clarify a question about our Catholic faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don't think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in all circumstances and to share your witness with others.
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404 Hudson Street, Hoboken NJ 07030 201.659.2276
Thanks to our Sisters and the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary for a lovely invitation for Mass and dinner in their home.
spphoboken.com Saints Peter and Paul Hoboken @spphoboken @spphoboken
Pastoral team PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Andreano WEEKEND ASSISTANT Msgr Neil Mahoney, PhD WEEKEND ASSISTANT Rev David Buckles, JCL DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & STEWARDSHIP/ CHIEF OF STAFF Karen Imbach, BA
[email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Brian Walters, BFA
[email protected] PARISH SECRETARY Stephanie Panzariello, BS
[email protected] DIRECTOR OF FAMILY FAITH FORMATION Nick Leeper, BA
[email protected] CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR Katie Riley, BA
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BOOKKEEPER & HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR Karen Barisonek, MBA
[email protected] DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE John Bews john.bews@ spphoboken.com DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGN Julia Chimento, BFA
[email protected] PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR ADMINISTRATION & FAITH FORMATION Danny Rosado, BA danny.rosado@ spphoboken.com PASTORAL ASSOCIATE FOR SACRAMENTAL FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS Elizabeth Ertel, BS
[email protected] FINANCE COUNCIL Ed Yruma (Chair) g Bill Burke g Carrie Gallaway Maglia g Hank Chance g Grace Bale g Raymond Fiore g Theresa Mercogliano g John Faucher g Diane Daley TRUSTEES Rose Perry g Don Meyer CANTORS Maria Brinkmann g Greg McDonald g Katie Riley g Allison Melissa g Gretchen Terrell
Thanks to a couple of our youngest parishioners and sisters for stopping by and taking a break on the church steps!
REMINDER:
Summer Schedule Begins ON SUNDAY, MAY 27 Masses 10am • 11:30am
(Vigil Mass, Saturday Evening, 5pm, preceded by Confessions at 4:30pm.) The 12:10pm Weekday Mass will continue, Tuesday through Friday, throughout the Summer months.
Weekly Reflection
How can we determine if Catholicism is true? The easiest way would be to see the work that they do and if they truly perform what they preach. Jesus tells us that we will be able to “drive By Matthew Ziarnik out demons, speak new languages, pick up serpents, and drink poison without harm”(Mark 16:15-20). One of the most widely documented miracles is the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima which occured in 1917. Thousands of people saw how the sun danced around in the sky, and some newspapers reported it. A miracle is difficult to question when thousands of people saw it, so its validity can be determined to be true. Saints such as Padre Pio cured people from diseases which scientists were unable to explain. Padre Pio cured a girl who was born without pupils to see, and she was able to see without pupils. Yet with every situation people are always skeptical, but we must remember that the truth in Catholicism often takes us through a personal path. Often we don’t start believing until personally we get sick or our loved ones get sick, and we see how it changes our lives. Thus our personal life struggles can bring us to the truth. Oftentimes our culture places religion in a bad light because it claims that it is irrational; however, the Catholic Church not only supports science, but leads the world in many scientific revolutions. Catholic priests created the study of genetics, heliocentrism, and the big bang theory. Catholicism was reaching new truths not only in a spiritual perspective, but they were leading humanity to a greater understanding of themselves and the world around them. So if Catholicism is true, how does that impact my life? Catholicism impacts people in such a way that their new goal in life is to become saints. This means that we constantly try to be better friends, family members, and workers. Maybe next time someone in our family is having a bad day, we could take on some of the work they have to do. At work we should be trying our best to do well. Oftentimes, Catholicism tells us to break out of our comfort zones and change the world. Some of us might feel an attraction to helping the poor, while others might want to teach children religion. But we will never know what we want to do unless we leave our comfort zone and go out into the world. Some people might look to the past atrocities that were done under the umbrella of religion. Although individuals will and have committed terrible deeds, Jesus never taught us to kill or to hurt someone else. A word of violence never left the mouth of Jesus and that is what we should judge Catholicism on. People will always make mistakes, but the faith will not. Our faith has grown but stayed the same for the past 2000 years. If you read Justin the Martyr's recollection of the Mass, it is almost exactly the same in form as the Mass is today. Our faith has stood the test of time, and it has truly made people happy. Facts will not change our faith, only a personal relationship with Jesus. That is what all of us truly want in our hearts, to be happy.
As St. Augustine said, “my heart is restless until it rests in thee.”
Parish Schedule WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Confessions
4:30 PM
Saturday (Vigil) Sunday Mass
5 PM 8:00 AM (Quiet Mass) 9 AM (Family Mass) 10:30 AM (Liturgical Choir) 12 PM (Mass)
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday g Friday
9 AM - 5 PM 9 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday g Wednesday g Thursday
CHURCH OPENING HOURS
Monday g Friday Tuesday g Wednesday g Thursday Saturday Sunday
DAILY LITURGIES
Tuesday
Friday
7:30 AM -5 PM 7:30 AM - 7 PM 9 AM - 6 PM 8 AM - 1 PM Mass 12:10 PM
Other Daily Masses available in the Deanery: St Ann Monday Friday 7 AM St Francis 8 AM Monday Friday St Lawrence Tuesday Thursday 9:30 AM OLG 12:30 PM Monday Friday OLG 7PM Monday Thursday
This Week's Mass Intentions Monday, May 14 Church Open - No Services
Tuesday, May 15 12:10 pm
† Rev. Msgr. John J. Gilchrist
Wednesday, May 16 12:10 pm
† Antonio & Barbara Tarabocchia
Thursday, May 17 12:10 pm
† Augie Yandoli
Friday, May 18 12:10 pm
† Catherine LaPaglia
Saturday, May 19 5:00 pm
† Wilda Antonia Oviedo
Sunday, May 20 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm
† Rosaria Pasquale People of the Parish † Esteban Gomez † Dominick Tucceri
ABOUT MASS INTENTIONS
Special graces may be obtained when a priest applies the Mass to a particular intention. When Mass is said for a deceased person, the entire Church unites to ask God to remember them and welcome them in His light. Masses can also be offered for the intention of a living souls as well as for your special days: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and engagement. Offering a Mass for them invites Jesus to be present during those times. Because the intention is essentially a spiritual act, its publication neither adds nor subtracts from its efficacy.
Why is May the Month of Mary? © 2018 EWTN News, Inc. Reprinted with permission from the National Catholic Register. www.ncregister.com It’s here. May, the month in which the earth springs into bloom (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and we start thinking about planting gardens, family picnics, and making vacation plans. It’s also the Month of Mary. Having gone to a Catholic grade school run by the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, my early childhood memories include honoring Mary during May – a practice I’ve continued all of my life and taught my children to do as well. It’s as natural and essential to me as my morning coffee (only far, far more joy-filled if you can even imagine that). I know a number of Catholics who see May as the Month of Mary, and we all get the same question from time to time: Why is May Mary’s month? Here’s a brief explanation. For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of Mary to honor Mary, Mother of God. Not just a day in May, mind you, but the entire month. The custom spans both centuries and cultures, with roots going back as far as the Ancient Greeks. In early Greece, May was dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of fecundity. In Ancient Rome, May was dedicated to Flora, the goddess of blooms, or blossoms. They celebrated ludi florals, or floral games, at the end of April and asked the intercession of Flora for all that blooms. In medieval times, similar customs abounded, all centering around the practice of expelling winter, as May 1 was considered the start of new growth. During this period, the tradition of Tricesimum, or “Thirty-Day Devotion to Mary,” came into being. Also called, “Lady Month,” the event was held from August 15-September 14 and is still observed in some areas. The idea of a month dedicated specifically to
Mary can be traced back to baroque times. Although it wasn’t always held during May, Mary Month included thirty daily spiritual exercises honoring Mary. It was in this era that Mary’s Month and May were combined, making May the Month of Mary with special devotions organized on each day throughout the month. This custom became especially widespread during the nineteenth century and remains in practice until today. The ways Mary is honored in May is as varied as the people who honor her. It’s common for parishes have a daily recitation of the Rosary during May, and many erect a special May altar with a statue or picture of Mary as a reminder of Mary’s month. Additionally, it’s a long-standing tradition to crown the statue of Mary during May – a custom known as May Crowning. Often, the crown is made of beautiful blossoms representing Mary’s beauty and virtue. It’s also a reminder to the faithful to strive to imitate our Blessed Mother’s virtue in our own lives. May Crowning, in some areas, is a huge celebration and is usually done outside of Mass, although Mass may be celebrated before or after the actual crowning. But May altars and crownings aren’t just “church” things. We can and should be doing the same in our homes. When we echo the customs and traditions of the Church in our homes - our domestic churches- we participate more fully in the life of the Church.
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to erect a prayer corner in your home. No matter how fancy or simple it is. The main point is that it’s a place designated for God, and more specifically, for spending time with him. Just as you need proper atmosphere to sleep, you also need proper atmosphere to pray. For May, give Mary a special spot in your prayer corner. It can be a statue or picture, but place there some representation of our Blessed Mother. Make it appealing and a real tribute to her beauty and virtue. Then, crown Mary. You can give her an actual or spiritual crown and you can make it a subtle gesture or ornate ceremony of your own device. The meaning is far more important than the action. You can do it in the beginning, at the end of May or anywhere in between. Just do it. Why? Not because it’s a long-standing tradition in the Church, although it is. Not because there are any special graces connected to it, although there is. No, do it because Mary is Mother – your mother, my mother, everyone’s mother – and because she cares for all of us day-in-andday-out without fail, interceding for us in even the tiniest matters. For that, she deserves an entire month in her honor. Source: http://m.ncregister.com/blog/mfenelon/whyis-may-the-month-of-mary#.WuoxJhYpCEc
A Prayer for Mothers
May Crowning!
All-loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old. We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes and tend to our every need; May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy. We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us; May they continue to guide in strong and gentle ways. We remember mothers who are separated from their children because of war, poverty or conflict; May they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes every tear away. We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion. We remember mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen.
Happy Mother's Day!
Thank you to our young parishioners, Rogelio and Alessandra Carrasquillo, for helping to crown the Blessed Mother at Mass last weekend!
Announcements
Single Parent Success
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Family Life Office is sponsoring a special event to honor single parents on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 6:45pm to 8:30pm at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Ave, N. Caldwell, NJ 07006. If single parenting leaves you feeling overwhelmed or inadequate some days, or overlooked in terms of your needs, join Loyla Louvis from Mothers in Training, LLC. for an insightful look at 5 strategies every single parent should know. Loyla Louvis is a parenting coach, a mentor, a public speaker, and last but not least, a mother and wife. If you are a single parent, were raised by a single parent, a grandparent raising children or have ever been a single parent you are welcome to come! Babysitting and food provided. Free of charge! Must RSVP: www.smore.com/dnqb9 or email
[email protected]
Job Fair Housing Counseling Program invites you to attend a Job Fair on May 24, 2018 from
10am-2pm 2201 Bergenline Ave. (3rd Floor), Union City, NJ Dress professional and bring 5-10 copies of your resume. Light Refreshments!! Free Admission for ALL! Meet many employers ready to hire. For more information call: Emma Papiol-Izquierdo at (973)902-3462
A Day of Comfort and Hope - A Retreat for Bereaved Parents The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites all parents
who have suffered the loss of a child to attend ‘A Day of Comfort and Hope’ on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Notre Dame RC Church, 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ. This full-day retreat affords bereaved parents the opportunity to join together in a caring, spiritual setting for prayer, meditation, discussion, presentations, fellowship and Holy Mass. Pre-registration is required by May 29th as space is limited. For information, please contact Lauren Egan at 973-497-4327 or Lauren.
[email protected].
The Archdiocese of Newark "Mercy House" Official Opening on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Convent Parish, 620 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ at 10:30AM with Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop of Newark. All are welcome! The mission of The Mercy House is to offer a welcoming space for individuals and families in need-and to provide emotional support and healing in a comfortable, faith-filled environment. RSVP no later than Monday, June 18, 2018 to Cheryl A. Riley 973-497-4350 / email
[email protected]
Marriage Enrichment Are you looking to put Christ in your marriage? Attend the
next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and learn how to refocus your marriage on what is most important. For more information contact Mike and Janet Turco at 973 427-7016 or 609 335- 6880 or email
[email protected]. Military families, are you getting ready to deploy? Is your family trying to reconnect after deployment? Marriage Encounter offers tools of communication that have kept many military marriages strong and happy through out the ups and downs of military service. Contact your local chaplain or call 973 427-7016 or 609 335- 6880 for more information.
FA I T H F OR M AT I O N REGISTRATION
OPENS SOON!!
S T AY T U N E D F O R M O R E D E T A I L S !
Wednesday, May 16 at 9am St Matthew Trinity Lunchtime Ministry 57 8th Street, Hoboken The Waterfront Project, Inc, will be hosting a Tenants Know Your Rights Workshop. They hope to reach many Hudson County tenants and provide an overview of tenants’ rights including fair housing laws, rent control and rent increases allowed by law, notice requirements, eviction process, security deposits, and more.
For more info: 551-256-7578
Why Faith Direct is better than envelopes Currently a portion of our collection is electronic: a simpler, safer and more predictable way for our parish to collect your contribution: It’s safer than checks or cash. It’s more secure than giving by cash or check, both of which can get lost, stolen or mis-tracked. Online gifts through FaithDirect are secure and sent directly to the parish’s bank account. It creates faithful giving: recurring gifts help you make giving a priority. For the parish it makes income more predictable, budget planning an easier process and keeps giving consistent. It reduces the administrative burden of the parish financial team. It eliminates the printing, mailing, processing and recording of donations of the envelope system. Faith Direct allows you to track your donations and access tax statements as any time.
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Parish Code: NJ627
MAY 2018 CALENDAR
INSIDE OUR SOUND
RAISE YOUR VOICE
TUESDAY, MAY 1
**ATTENTION YOUNG SINGERS**
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
SPP Music Ministry is seeking singers in Grades 8-12 to share their talents in our new and exciting Cantor Training Program. This new program will nurture our parish’s young adult performers to become cantors and soloists!
Girl Scouts - Troop 10215 • 4:45pm Choir Rehearsal • 7:30pm ACOA • 5:30pm
THURSDAY, MAY 3
TUESDAY, MAY 8
Participants will be scheduled to cantor Masses and services on weekends throughout the summer and school year, all while receiving guidance and direction from our professional resident musicians. Involvement in this new program will not only raise our voices in song, but also will be beneficial for college applications, community service projects, and overall leadership skills.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
We are seeking High School aged singers in our parish community who consider themselves:
Rosary Society Meeting • 1pm
MONDAY, MAY 7
Volunteer - Hoboken Shelter • 6pm Choir Rehearsal • 7:30pm ACOA • 5:30pm
SATURDAY, MAY 12
PRE-CANA • 9am Baptism Faith Session • 9:30am
MONDAY, MAY 14
Girl Scouts - Troop 12048 • 3:15pm
TUESDAY, MAY 15
Girl Scouts - Troop 10215 • 4:45pm Choir Rehearsal • 7:30pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 ACOA • 5:30pm
FRIDAY, MAY 18
Rehearsal: Axt/McManus Wedding • 5pm
SATURDAY, MAY 19
First Holy Communion • 9:30am • 11am
SATURDAY, MAY 19
Wedding: Axt/McManus • 3pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 ACOA • 5:30pm
FRIDAY, MAY 25
Church and Office Close at 1pm Summer Office Hours Begin
SUNDAY, MAY 27
Summer Hours Begin Masses - 10am • 11:30am
MONDAY, MAY 28
Church and Office Closed Memorial Day
TUESDAY, MAY 29
Girl Scouts - Troop 10215 • 4:45pm
Musically Inclined- talented singing voices of all types, styles, and genders; with range, pitch, and basic music skills
Want to become a Catholic? Comfortable singing and speaking in front of crowds
Available to sing on Saturdays and Sundays as they are requested and scheduled Punctual and Responsible young adults who will learn by leading others
Or are you already Catholic but missing Sacraments?
Applicants, and parents of those interested, may email brian.walters@ spphoboken.com to apply for this one of a kind program. Applicants will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis.
Then RCIA to become is for
Want a Catholic? you!
Or are you already Catholic
Faithbut is amissing journey: walk with us! Sacraments?
Then RCIA is for
Where do you begin? You begin from where you are now!
Many adults entering the Catholic Church, or those just thinking about it, follow a process known as the RCIA — the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA process has several distinct stages, but the time to sign up is NOW! Please consider joining us on this important journey in your life.
you!
Faith isContact a journey: walk with us! Nick Leeper
[email protected] or call 201-659-2276
Where do you begin? You begin from where you are now!
Many adults entering the Catholic Church, or those just thinking
