Saint John the Evangelist Church 470 Broad Avenue, Leonia, New Jersey www.stjohnleonia.org E S , April 4, 2021

Rev. Bryan F.J. Adamcik SFO, KCHS, Administrator Fr. Richard Kwiatkowski, Pastor Emeritus

Fr. Arlou Buslon, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Brian Burke Deacon

Sr Jeanne Gilligan FSP Sr Maureen Colleary FSP Sr Elaine Maguire FSP Sr Kathryn King FSP In Residence-Convent

Mirela Tarabokija Dir. of Religious Education

Dennis De Santis, Director of Music

Marilyn Badami Deacon Brian Burke

Parish Trustees Fr. Arlou Buslon Cindi McLean High School Youth Ministry Junior Youth Group

Cindi & Lenno McLean

CYO Basketball

Julie Diemer Parish Secretary

Louis Milea Cecile Arcebido President Parish Council Chairman Finance Council

THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE/CONFESSION: Monday - Friday 8:30am –8:50am. First Friday at 6:30pm

Saturday at 4:00pm –4:30pm THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: To register for Baptismal preparation and Baptism, call the rectory. THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Call the Religious Ed Office for requirements/class schedule. THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please call the rectory for an appointment. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK/LAST RITES: Call the Rectory for sick calls at any time in emergency. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS AND VOCATIONS: Anyone contemplating a vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life should contact the Vocations Office at 973-497-4365. FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM Sunday—Grades K through 7 meet 10:30 am-12:00 noon Monday—Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4 meet 3:15-3:45 p.m.

WELCOME

To the Parish Family of St John’s in Leonia

Founded in 1912

COME WORSHIP WITH US

Mass Schedule

Saturday: ………….……………5:00pm Sunday:……...7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, and 6:00pm Weekdays:………….....9:00am Mon-Sat SPECIAL MASSES OR DEVOTIONS: First Friday: 7:00pm, Mass of Sacred Heart & Devotions First Saturday: 9:00am, Mass of Immaculate Heart of Mary Novenas prayed after 9:00 a.m. Mass: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Monday St. Jude and St. Anthony: Wednesday Infant of Prague: 25th of the month

Rosary: Recited Mon - Sat after 9:00am Mass. Wednesday: Holy Hour with Adoration & Benediction 7:00pm

St. John Rectory Phone: 201-947-4545

Email: parishoffice@stjohnleonia.org

St. John Convent 201-944-4362

Visit us at: www.stjohnleonia.org

St. John Religious Education 201-944-4346

religiouseducation@stjohnleonia.org

This Week’s Parish Events April 3 Sat Confessions at 11am-12noon April 3 Sat Easter Food Blessing 12:15pm April 3 Sat Easter Vigil Mass at 7:30pm April 4 Easter Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30am April 7 Wed Rosary & Adoration 7:00pm April 9 Fri AA Meeting LH 8:00pm

PRAY FOR OUR SICK Please PRAY in the name of JESUS, the Healer, that the SICK of ST. JOHN PARISH may be restored to health and that those who ASSIST and CARE for the sick will be giv-en the STRENGTH to continue GOD’S GOOD WILL: Ba-by Cordelia, Baby Yosef, Baby Johanne, Richard Allen, Sally Ariola, Chieko and Pauline Bernard, Michael Brady, Nita Castro, Anjelica Cola, Ashleigh Connor, Sheila Conroy, Joseph Corbo, Barbara D’Amato, Diane DeChristi-na, Maria Janet De Los Reyes, Mary Ellen Diakakis, Tony DiBari, Carla Errico, Gene Futia, James Gonzalez, Ryland Harris, Peggy and Brendan Horan, Lori Hulle, Julia Huston, Joanne Kennedy, Bella Kluta, Rosa Lee, Scott Lyddon, Claudia Marino, Fr. David McEvoy, Vito Mazza, Aida Mesi-na, George Mulligan, Michael O’Connor, Gloria Petti, Re-becca Piro, Gladys Pozza, Richard Samperi, Fabio San-tos, Michael Santos, Dioselina Stabile, Dorothy Steffenau-er, Nicholas Storms, Tom Sullivan, Michael Tarricone, Anne Vaughan, and Adam Villavecchia.

PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY O Prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in military service. Give them un-flinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devo-tion, the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. Be their rock, their shield, and their stronghold and let them draw their strength from You. For You are God, for ever and ever. Sgt. Matt Brady Lt. Col. Christopher Caldwell, O.D Lt. Col Dennis Castro, USAF Maj. Michael A. Franson Sgt. Joseph Gonzales Lt. Robert Lucieri, MD Cmdr. Alexander McMahon Seaman E-3 Bethany Squires, US Coast Guard

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Please keep in your prayers the following parishioners:

Samuel Epperly Russell Colditz Thomas Sokol

Almighty Father, source of forgiveness and salvation, grant that our relatives and friends who have passed from this life may, through the intercession of the Blessed Vir-gin Mary and of all the saints, come to share your Eternal happiness through Christ our Lord. Amen.

NEW BORN For I remember it is Easter morn,

And life and love and peace are all new born. —Alice Freeman Palmer

- 2 - St John the Evangelist, Leonia NJ DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

How should we prepare for this great Feast of Mercy? Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when “all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened.” (Diary 699) Our Lord made a great promise to all those souls who would go to Confession and then receive Him in Holy Communion on the Feast of His Mercy, now called Divine Mercy Sunday throughout the Catholic Church. Jesus promised that “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Commun-ion shall obtain the complete forgiveness of sins and pun-ishment.” (Diary 699) He went on to say “I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My Mer-cy.” (Diary 1109) We want to encourage everyone to take advantage of this incredible promise and the additional Plenary Indulgence on this great Feast of Mercy “Divine Mercy Sunday”. We want you to benefit fully from these promises, and we also want you to notify all of your family and friends about them too and urge them to return to the practice of their faith! It is required of all Catholics to con-fess their sins at least once every year. If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet this obligation, then take ad-vantage of this wonderful opportunity to receive an out-pouring of an ocean of graces that Jesus promises. Those who have already confessed sins for Easter could make room for others. It is allowed for one to go to Confession up to about 20 days before or after Divine Mercy Sunday.

CROSSES We complain about the cross we bear, but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot. Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine, after the rain… Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall; But God's always ready, to answer your call.... He knows every heartache, sees every tear, a word from His lips, can calm every fear... Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night, But suddenly vanish, by dawn's early light... The Savior is waiting, somewhere above, to give you His grace, and send you His love. May God fill your day with blessings!! Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle!

SMILE

A smile’s a gift you give yourself by giving it away, because it comes right back to you in a warm and friendly way. A smile can speak a thousand words wherever you may be, in simple unas-

suming ways that anyone can see. A smile shows you understand when hearts are filled with pain, for it sheds a little sunshine where there was only rain. A smile spins a cheerful web that binds us one and all with thread of hu-man kindness wherever it may fall. A smile’s a rose that when returned becomes a Spring bouquet. A smile’s a gift you give yourself by giving it away.

Sunny dispositions make even the darkest skies shine.

Please Join Us in Celebrating the Mass Join Us Live-Stream

St. John’s is open for Daily Mass at 9:00 a.m., Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m., and Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. All are welcome! Face masks must be worn and social distancing is required. If you are not able to come or are concerned because you are at risk or ill, please join us at Facebook Group LIVE MASS AT ST. JOHN. Due to health concerns in light of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Cardinal Tobin, Archbishop of Newark has dispensed the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Dur-ing this time, St. John’s continues to Live Stream Sunday Mass at 9:30am and 11:30am and Daily Mass at 9:00am You can also watch the recorded video approximately 1 hour later on YouTube at St. John the Evangelist Leonia.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

EASTER PEOPLE We are Easter people and Alleluia is our song!

—St. Augustine

CLOTHING BINS “In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it” are some of the lyrics to a very popular song which reflects the joys of the Easter season.

Some people, however, have difficulty experiencing these joys due to their circumstances in life. Catholic Charities aims to help relieve the suffering of many in our society through its various programs. Please help Catholic Charities continue its mission by donating your unwanted clothing to the bin located on our property. May the spirit of the Risen Christ resound through your generosity. Thank you.

SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US It is through the generosity of our advertisers that we are able to place this bulletin into your hands without cost to the Parish. Why not get into the habit of looking through the ads and give these neighbors/merchants a chance to serve your needs. Tell them you read about them in the St. John’s bulletin.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It has been said that the most convincing sign of the Ris-en Christ is the Risen Christian. Today, in parishes around the world, new life is drawn from the waters of baptism, and new Christians are thrilled to see the crowds pour in to join in the feast. On Easter, we do not say the Creed, but rather renew our baptismal promises with hearty responses. We are taking the first joyful steps on a fifty-day-long celebration. In the southern hemisphere, the world is slipping into winter, but for us in North America, the earth itself seems to sing hymns to Christ’s victory. Look this morning for the fresh paschal candle standing near the baptismal waters. It was consecrated in the hours of the night, will burn brightly for fifty days whenev-er we gather for prayer, and will glow again at every bap-tism and every funeral in the year ahead. Even though we may be gathered around the candle someday in sadness, today’s joy at Christ’s victory over death will shine through. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FEAST OF FAITH The Eucharist: Food for Resurrection

How do we celebrate Easter, the greatest of our Christian feasts? By doing what we do every Sunday and every day: celebrating the Mass. On the first Easter, as the heartbroken disciples walked the road to Emmaus, the Lord was with them but they did not realize it. They only recognized him “in the breaking of the bread” (Luke 22:35). It is the same for us. In the Mass—the breaking of the bread—we meet the risen Lord together. We meet him in each other—for by our baptism into his death and resur-rection, we have become members of one body, the Body of Christ. We meet him in his word—in the liturgy the scriptures are proclaimed to us, that they might take root and grow in us. And we meet him in a special way in the Eucharist, the sacrament of his Body and Blood, which is food for resurrection: “whoever eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:51). The Lord is risen indeed, and it is the Risen One who truly presides at this and every Eucharist. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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THE EASTER OCTAVE Sunday, April 4 - Sunday, April 11, 2021 

Eastertime lasts fifty days: seven weeks of seven days (seven equals Biblical perfection) plus one day: perfection plus! Like an eight-day Jewish wedding, or a child who can’t bear to let go of Christmas, birthdays, and school vacation, the Church celebrates the Easter Octave: “the marriage of heaven and earth,” as the Vigil calls Jesus’ resurrection; our new members’ baptismal re-birth; our renewal of baptismal vows; our hearts’ “divine vaca-tion” (Latin vacare, “to be empty”), newfound time and space for love of God and neighbor. Make home an Easter garden! Adorn the dining table with a pillar candle (your “paschal candle”), a bowl full of water (ideally, from the parish’s baptismal font), a vase of flowers or bowl of sprouting grain with Easter eggs. Even non-singers can handle the three-fold Gospel Alleluia! Let that be your grace before meals, perhaps with a prayer recalling Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35): “Be known to us, Risen Lord Jesus, as you were to the first disciples, in your word, in the breaking of bread, and in everyone we meet.”—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

- 3 Easter Sunday Attend Mass weekly, not weakly.

2021 ANNUAL APPEAL The 2021 Annual Appeal is well underway. We are at approximately 70% of our goal of $38,596. The outpour-ing of support from many parishioners like you helps sus-tain the important ministries across the Archdiocese of Newark. These programs help to make our own parish a more vibrant place of worship. If you have yet to give, please pick up a pledge form at the back of the church or visit www.rcan.org/sharing. Any donation you can give helps those in need throughout our Archdiocese. Thank you for your prayers and support.

St. John’s Calendar Raffle 2021 Calendar Raffle starts this week! Don’t forget to turn in your tickets. If you would like extra raffle tickets, please call the Rectory at 201-947-4545. Thanks for all who have supported this important parish fundraiser and good luck to all!!!

SAVE THE DATE FOR St John’s Knights of Columbus

Dante’s Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a fundraising event at Dante’s Italian Restaurant in Leonia on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 11am-8pm. Just present the coupon and K of C Carmel Council 8982 will receive a 15% dona-tion for all Dine-In, Take Out and Delivery. The coupon can be downloaded from our website at stjohnleonia.org. All men over 18 are invited to join the St. John’s parish Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest men’s fraternal organization. For more information or to join, please con-tact Ed Ventura at 201-218-0842.

St John’s Altar Society Thanks to all who participated in the Take-out Fish Fry—your support is greatly appreciated! The ladies are now busy helping us spruce up our gardens by purchasing through their Flower Power Fundraiser. Orders can be placed by paper until April 22 (drop in the collection bas-ket along with your check) or online until May 15th. For more info: http://StJohnsAltarSociety.fpfundraising.com. If you have questions, contact Marie Brainard by phone at 201-569-9758 or by email at j944wb@aol.com. Thank you for your support.

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to those recently baptized:

Parker Jules Kubissa Emilia Grace Beltran Rosario

May we all remember to renew our baptismal promises and celebrate our own life in Christ, as we welcome them into our parish family.

ShopRite and Acme Cards When you purchase a $25, $50, or $100 ShopRite/Acme card at the church you receive the full value of the card you purchased. These stores donate back to St. John’s 5% of what we sell. Thanks for supporting this fundraiser.

MASS INTENTION R B SATURDAY, APRIL 3, EASTER VIGIL 7:30 PM MONIKA BEHRLE ................................................. BILL BIZYK ROBERT CHARLES GARCIA ........... ROSA & ROBERT GARCIA SUNDAY, APRIL 4, EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 AM JOSEPHINE LANZA.................................... DR. FRANK LANZA 9:30 AM EDYTHE IHNEN ..................................... MARY MORNINGWAY FELIPE ALFONSO ....................................... ALFONSO FAMILY 11:30 AM JOHN LORENZO ....................... MARYANN & WALKER ECKEL MONDAY, APRIL 5, MONDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 9:00 AM GENE LUPETIN ....................... ASHLEIGH & GUNNER CONNOR FRAN PALAZZO ...................................... JIM & JANE TAPPEN TUESDAY, APRIL 6, TUESDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 9:00 AM ANN T. SCANLON ........................................ JAMES SCANLON PATRICK MOCCIA ................................... CAROL & JOE RILEY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, WEDNESDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 9:00 AM CHRISTOPHER DEMICHELE ............. PAT & JEAN DEMICHELE SOULS IN PURGATORY ............................ ZAMBRELLA FAMILY THURSDAY, APRIL 8, THURSDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 9:00 AM CORDULA GANLEY ................................. JIM & JULIE DIEMER FRIDAY, APRIL 9, FRIDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 9:00 AM EDYTHE IHNEN ...................................... MARY MORNINGWAY DAVID GEORGE (LIVING) ............................. ELAINE GEORGE 7:00 PM DR. FRANCIS MOLINARI .................... FR. RICH KWIATKOWSKI SATURDAY, APRIL 10, SATURDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER 9:00 AM ROSE COVIELLO CARMEL FULLER QUINN .................................BETTY ROESER 5:00 PM MAURA & PETER KEENAN ............................ BYRNES FAMILY SUNDAY, APRIL 11, DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 7:30 AM CARMELITA CORTEZ-DADIZ ........... JOANNE GARCIA & FAMILY 9:30 AM ROBERT QUINN ................................................ LISA CIRILLO 11:30 AM MARY LORENZO ................................ JOHN & RITA LORENZO 6:00 PM EDWARD W. SCHAEFER JR. ..... BETTY & ANGELO SHINGELO

Sanctuary Memorials The Altar Bread & Wine is in memory of

Helen Siemborski & Miriam Steeil Requested by Phyllis & Martin Steeil

The Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of Niko Mustac

Requested by Julie & Jim Diemer

Sanctuary Offerings The Altar Flowers, Bread and Wine, the BVM Votive Lamp, and St. Joseph Votive Lamp, the Sanctuary Lamp in the Church and in the Convent can be dedicated on a weekly basis.

Christians live around the world, but gather at the foot of the cross.

Kidz Korner Answers 1. The Ascension 2. Jesus ascended into heaven by his own power. 3. Pentecost 4. Birthday of the Church 5. Pope Francis

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5 - April is dedicated to the Holy Eucharist. Exercise daily -- walk with the Lord.

KIDZ KORNER 1. What feast do we celebrate 40 days after Easter? 2. What event in Jesus’ life does this feast celebrate? 3. What feast do we celebrate 9 days after this? 4. What event in the Church does this feast celebrate? 5. Who is the visible leader of Jesus’ Church?

Answers on page four

SPIRITUAL EXCERPT WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE

“A woman was dragged by a friend to the monastery one afternoon. I met her and offered her a set of my mini books on the spiritual life. She declined. I said, "Why don't you want to take them with you?" She said, "Because I don't want to change." Boy, I thought, this woman is bad off. We must be constantly willing to change into what the Father wants us to be. What you want is unimportant. After all, what do you know?” Mother Angelica, Little Book of Life Lessons page 41.

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS An Acceptance of Suffering: Jesus promised us that suffering would be a normal part of a disciple's life (see Lk. 9:23-24). So, when we mark our bodies with the Sign, we are embracing whatever pain comes as a conse-quence of our faith in Christ. Making the Sign is our taking up the cross and following Him (Lk.9:25). At the same time, however, it comforts us with the realization that Jesus, who endured the Crucifixion for us, now joins us in our suffering and supports us. Signing ourselves also announces another significant truth: with St Paul, we are celebrating that our afflictions as members of the Body of Christ contribute to the Lord's saving work of perfecting the Church in holiness.

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