Saturday April 1 5:00 pm John Phelan, Jr. and Walter Polestak

Sunday April 2

7:30 am For the Intention of the Shultz Family and

Daniel E. Moran, Sr.

9:00 am Cyril Desouza and John “Pops” Babbitt

11:00 am William Downey, Sr. and Mark Ilkow

5:00 pm Eleanor Gilsenan and Maureen Driscoll

Monday April 3

8:00 am Emma Smith and Douglas E. Ix

Tuesday April 4

8:00 am Elizabeth C. Morrison and Helen Zoni

Wednesday April 5

8:00 am Gina Cucco and Thomas Monroe

Thursday April 6

8:00 am Peter Thomas and Margaret Schuelke

Friday April 7

8:00 am Rosemary Butshere and Susan Thomas

9:15 am Jackie Ford and Matthew McNally

Saturday April 8

8:00 am Bridget Burns and Ruth Jayne

5:00 pm Deceased members of the Desouza and

Estrada Families and Amelia & Sabino Gaito

And Sabino, Jr.

Sunday April 9

7:30 am For the Intention of the Lagana Family and

Alfred Perrotta

9:00 am Tony Leonett and Nicolas Marconi

11:00 am John Babbitt and Walter Polestak

5:00 pm Robert & Thomas Chiarello and Betty Flaherty

Weekly Memorials The Lamp burning before the Blessed Sacrament the week of

April 2 is in memory of deceased members of the Ryan family given

by Mary Ryan.

The Candles on the altar the week of April 2 are in memory of

Fr. Ron Amandolare and Fr. Ed Hinds.

Hear our Prayers for those who are ill especially Anthony

LaFerrara, Neiko Pagaling, Judy Latalladi, Carmela Cecere,

Marie Conlan, Mike Mulane, Evey Staromano, Tony Cecere, Dea-

con Tony Siino, Charles Spencer, Caroline Palluzzi, Anita Strollo,

Don Tracy, and for all our deceased.

Monday, April 3

Faith Formation: 4 pm; School

Rosary Group: 6:30 pm; Church

Confession: 7-8:30 pm

Meditation Group: 7 pm

Thursday, April 6

Walking With Purpose: 9 am; Parish Center

Marian Prayer Group: 10 am; North Room

Stations of the Cross: 2 pm; Church

Knights of Columbus: 8:30 pm; East/West Room

Friday, April 7

Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 pm; North Room

Adult Scripture Study: 9 am; South Room

Stations of the Cross: 7 pm; Church

Sunday, April 9

Easter Food Collection: Priests’ Garage

Easter Egg Hunt: 1 pm; Parish Center

Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017

Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 7 In the North Room

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

In a tone of quiet sadness, Isaiah describes the buffets and in-

sults given to the Suffering Servant. The passage ends on a

note of hope.

Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

In exultant tones, Paul tells the Philippians to rejoice because

Christ became man, died on the cross, rose from the dead, and

sits triumphantly at the right hand of the Father.

Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66

This is the solemn narrative of the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew recounts the treachery and betrayal of Judas and then describes the events of the Last Supper, cul-minating in the institution of the Eucharist. Jesus endures the Agony in the Garden; he is then brought before Caiaphas and Pilate and condemned to death. After His resurrection, the cen-turions shouted, “Clearly this was the Son of God!”

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Mass Schedule April 8th & 9th

Fr. Bob Sunday 11 am and 5 pm

Fr. Chris Saturday 5 pm and Sunday 7:30 am & 9 am

Reconciliation (Penance) April 8th

Fr. Chris Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm

Welcome Home to Healing Confession During Lent

Monday, April 3 from 7-8:30 pm Fr. Chris and

Fr. Matthew

And every Saturday 4-4:30 pm

Stations of the Cross

Thursday, April 6 at 2 pm St. Patrick School

Friday, April 7 at 7 pm Deacon Mark

Tuesday, April 12 at 11 am St. Patrick School

Friday, April 14 at 7pm Youth Ministry

BAPTISM: Arrangements should be made one month in advance by calling Deacon Joe Wisneski at 973-635-4976. Parents are

expected to attend an instructional session with a Baptism Team. Baptisms are celebrated at 12:30 pm Sundays.

RCIA-RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: The R.C.I.A. invites non-baptized persons and those baptized into another

faith to participate in a faith journey in preparation for becoming a Catholic. If you are interested in any aspect of R.C.I.A., please

email Deb at Dkuzma@st-pats.org or call her at the parish office at ext. 23.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Congratulations! In order that we can together plan for your big day, couples should notify the

Church and begin to prepare at least one year in advance of the date. Please email Fr. Bob at Fr.Bob@st-pats.org or call Fr. Bob at

the parish office ext. 22.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOME BOUND: If a family member or someone you know is recuperating from a hospital stay or is

homebound for any length of time and would like to receive Holy Communion, please let us know. It is a priority for the parish com-

munity to support and be present to those who cannot be with us for the celebration of the Eucharist. If you would like a priest or

deacon to visit a family member who is hospitalized, contact Peggy at Pgentile@st-pats.org or call her at the parish office ext. 25.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the parish office at 973-635-0625 to arrange for a priest.

FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST: Children preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First

Eucharist begin preparation in first grade. To register, visit our website at www.st-pats.org or contact Ginny, vsalvatore@st-pats.org.

St. Patrick Church

Lent: A Season to Pray

A sidewalk superintendent was watching three men at work on a construction project. All three were doing the same job. “What are you doing?” he asked the first man. “I’m working for ninety dollars a day” he replied. “What are you doing?” said the super-intendent to the second man. “Why, I’m laying bricks,” was his answer. Then the third man was asked the same question, “What are you doing?” to which he replied, “I’m building a hotel.” Today the Church nears the end of the Lenten Season which poses a time to review our style of prayer. Sometimes prayer may be lackluster and a chore, while other times it invigorates us. Like the three men who were doing the same job at the construction site, we hold different perspectives on prayer even though we aim to do the same thing. Many believers possess set times and styles of prayer. I often find a fine line between praying for the sake of “getting it done” versus prayer that comes from the heart, and seeks to establish a deepened relationship with God. Although we may partici-pate in prayer at times that are convenient for us, prayer should never sway us into a pattern of life whereby it becomes a chore on a list of activities for a day. Set times for prayer render discipline that is often needed in our spiritual lives in the same manner that we set times to begin class, work, exercise, and even meals. Prayer throughout a day is essential in that it maintains communication with God in the same way we communicate with those whom we love in our lives.

Much of our personality and character determine prayer styles. The Myers-Briggs personality profile makes a connection to categories that describe an individual’s life with a comfortable style of prayer. It is ironic that most see the temperament of Jesus as extremely balanced throughout his life in that Jesus may be seen as both an introvert and extrovert, sensing and intuitive, thinking and feeling, as well as judging and perceiving. Most familiar with the Myers-Briggs believe the personality trait of Jesus depended on the situation that called forth his time and attention. In the book Prayer and Temperament by C. P. Michael and M.C. Norrisey, the authors reflect upon the life events, character and teachings of Jesus to determine that Luke and John envision Jesus as an intuitive (concentrating on the inner sense of things) introvert; while Mark and Matthew see Jesus as a sensing (concentrates on what is avail-able to the senses (visible, audible, etc.)) extrovert.

I pray much differently when celebrating mass in contrast to quiet time in reflection with a scripture passage that renders challenge to my life. Although you have your style of prayer, I imagine it has changed as it is common to bring personal requests to God such as a good grade on a test, an achievement in a sporting event, or good weather on a day where an important activity was planned in the initial years of a prayer life; however, as years pass requests to God flip to prayers that seek strength to discover God’s presence in our lives that sparks the ability to make good decisions, and respond to the unexpected challenges that await each day in that God provides the grace to jump through these hoops if we recognize his grace. It isn ’t until we look back on unsettling situations that the realization of God’s presence generated the ability to make ethical decisions and live the values of a Christian. Prayer should invigorate us to go the extra mile for the goodwill of an individual, community or nation. Prayer becomes unhealthy when used as a bargain tool in such words as, “If God grants a particular request I will do something good in return.” There is greed in these types prayers; I also hold little value in the belief if a certain prayer is said for a particular amount of days God will grant a desired wish or outcome. This type of prayer borders on superstition and is unhealthy communication with God. Effort is required to change a style of prayer unless forced into it. My years in seminary brought a new structure to commu-nal and private prayer, which caused discomfort, but opened my eyes to newfound merit within prayer. This week examine your pat-tern of prayer. If it is cluttered with words, expressions, and traditions that you repeat every day, make some adjustments that will foster uneasiness but challenge to the way you pray. In Christ’s Love, Fr. Bob

Welcome New Parishioners

A warm St. Patrick welcome to those new to our parish espe-

cially Raymond, Astaire, Ethan and Ellie Perez, Renato and

Dinah Villanueva, and Amie and James Clancy. We look for-

ward to getting to know you!

Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017

Weekdays during Lent 2017

Mondays 8 am Mass in the Church

6:30 pm Rosary in the Church 7-8:30 pm Reconciliation

7 pm Meditation in the Children’s Room Tuesdays and Wednesdays

8 am Mass in the Church

Thursdays 8 am Mass in the Church

2 pm Stations of the Cross in the Church Fridays

8 am Mass in the Church 7 pm Stations of the Cross in the Church

During lent, all liturgies will conclude in silence; there-

fore, there will be no recessional song sung during the

Lenten season.

Triduum Holy Thursday, April 13th Morning Prayer– 8 am, South Room

Mass of the Lord’s Supper- 7:00 pm, Church

Eucharistic Adoration until 11:45 pm, South Room

Good Friday, April 14th

Morning Prayer– 8 am, South Room

Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion– 3 pm, Church

Living Stations of the Cross– 7:00 pm, Church

Saint Patrick Youth Ministry

Holy Saturday, April 15th Morning Prayer– 8 am , South Room

Blessing of Food– 10 am, Church

Easter Saturday, April 15th-Solemn Easter Vigil

7:30 pm in the Church-St. Patrick Choir

Sunday, April 16th- Mass Schedule 7:30 am in the Church-Cantor

9 am in the Church-Children’s Choirs

11 am in the Church-St. Patrick Choir

11 am in the Fr. Ed Center-Saturday Sound & God Unplugged

Easter Food Collection

Our Easter Food Collection will take place Saturday, April 8th

and Sunday, April 9th. The need is great!. Please consider

donating frozen chickens, chicken or turkey breasts, and canned

hams. Non-perishable items will also be collected: canned

beans & fruit, rice, instant potatoes, cake mixes. All donations

can be brought to the priests’ garage before and after all mass-

es. These will be distributed locally and also shared with those in

Paterson. Monetary donations and gift cards can be sent to the

parish office or put in the collection baskets marked Easter Food

Collection. Envelopes are available at the entrances of the

church. Your generosity is making a huge difference in people’s

lives! Thank you!

Egg Hunt and Easter Fun!

Sunday, April 9

1-2:30 pm in the Fr. Ed Parish Center

Children in Pre-K through 5th Grade are invited to join the

St. Pat’s Youth Ministry for an afternoon of crafts, games, re-

freshments and a grade level egg hunt. Cost is $5 per child.

Please contact the office for more information and to sign-up.

Please join us for the 9-day Divine Mercy Novena after the 8 am

prayer service beginning on Good Friday. Divine Mercy Sunday,

the first Sunday after Easter, is April 23rd. Please join us for a

Holy Hour, confession and talk with Father Chris at 3 pm, the

hour of Divine Mercy, in the South Room.

Eva’s Village

A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who prepare chili for

our monthly collections. Thankfully, Eva's Kitchen has many

parishes and organizations who are helping in their efforts to

feed the hungry of our area. As a result of this increased aware-

ness and generosity...We will NOT be making chili this month.

Free Seminar for Seniors...and their families!

Wednesday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 pm,

Summit Public Library

“Twilight Planning” seminar, sponsored by Bradley & Sons Fu-

neral Homes, the Mavins Group, Barnabas Health Home Care

and Hospice, Drinker Biddle, and Sage Eldercare will be held on

April 26. Gain valuable advice on senior healthcare, independent

living, housing and relocation, estates and trusts, hospice, funer-

al planning and more plus a 40 page resource planner. RSVP

844-733-6532.

Our Lady of Victories Partnership

Annual Tricky Tray: Monday, April 24th from 6-10 pm at The

Brownstone! Tickets are $40pp. Tons of great baskets! Join the

FUN, we’re working on our second table! We’d love to have an-

other table of ten. If you would like to attend call Peggy Gentile at

973-635-0625 ext. 25.

SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL

MUSIC MINISTRY

Thank You

Thank you to Andrew Dutko, St. Patrick seminarian, and Lynx Soliman, Newark seminarian, for organizing and providing the beautiful Mercy Night for our parish on Friday. Thank you to Stephen Jagoe and Michael Brough for playing guitars, and to the choir members who joined in the music of the evening.

All are welcome to our music ministry! Morning Song: Wed, 5:30 –605, choir for grades K-3 Girls Choir: Wed., 6:15-7:15, choir for girls grades 3-8 Instrumentalists: Thurs., 5:30-6:05, all ages/instruments Boys Choir: Thurs., 7:30-9:15, choir for high school & adults Saturday Sound: Sat., 4-5, small choir for high school & adults God Unplugged: Sun., 3:45-5, teenage choir & instruments Cantors: by appointment, training required grades 6 and up

To join, contact Maggie Hanson, music minister and choir direc-tor, or find schedules and registration forms on the music page at st-pats.org.

St. Patrick School is currently accepting applications for substi-tute teachers. NJ Certification or equivalent 60 college credits recommended. Please email a resume and letter of interest to: Dr. Christine Ross at principal@st-pats.org.

St. Patrick Church will be hosting Family

Promise guests for the first time in our fa-

cilities!! If you’ve ever thought about get-

ting involved, now is the time!!! The families will arrive Monday,

April 17 and stay until Sunday, April 23. You can sign up through

Sign Up Genius to donate food, cook and serve dinner, hang out

with guests or stay overnight. To be added to the volunteer list,

please contact Tina Mazzola at tinamariemaz@gmail.com or

Debbie McDonough at Deborah.mcdonough@ml.com.

Parish Support-March 26, 2017

THIS WEEK’S OFFERING…………………………...…….$20,308

LAST YEAR’S OFFERING…………………………...…….$39,627

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS…………………………………$ 2,901

This week our students in several classes were immersed in

STEM challenges. Our Kindergarten students love to collaborate

to measure objects using nonstandard units of measure. Third

grade students were using the Geoboard iPad app to create

similar and congruent polygons. In grades 4 and 5, students had

to design and create a Leprechaun Lockdown Trap. STRAND-

ED! Using newly acquired scale factor skills, Grade 7 students

constructed models of shelters to protect stranded survivors on

a tropical island from the wind and rain of an impending storm.

With some redesigned elements, each group successfully com-

pleted the challenge! (A moment of frivolity had Mrs. Tadros

pounding rain with a super-soaker and Ms. Tournoux hurrican-

ing wind with a leaf blower!) Grade 8 students are designing a

church after completing an interdisciplinary STEM/religion unit.

The classes learned about the history of church architecture,

and the math and science involved in the design. The students

have been monitoring the progress of renovations to our dioce-

san cathedral.

Ministry Adoration Time

Altar Servers 8:45

Nurse Ministry 8:45

Marian/Women of Mary Prayer Group of St. Patrick’s

8:45

Scouts (Boys and Girls) 9:00

God Unplugged 9:00

Liturgy of the Word with Children Leaders

9:15

Collection Counters 9:15

Caring Ministry/Food Pantry 9:30

St. Patrick Pastoral and School Staff

9:30

Faith Formation Teachers and as-sistants

9:45

Communion Ministers to the Sick 9:45

Scripture Groups 10.00

Greeters 10:00

Youth Group (gr 9) 10:00

Communion Ministers 10:15

Confirmation Students (gr 10) 10:15

Choir and Cantors 10:30

Respect Life 10:30

Parish Council/Trustees 10:45

Ministers of Hospitality –aka ush-ers

10:45

Readers 11:00

Parish Finance Council 11:15

Youth Group (Mystagogia-11 and 12)/Appalachia

11:15

Ed Council/Home School/Endowment Committee/School Athletic Committee

11:20

K of C/Men’s Gospel Reflection Group

11:25

Night Prayer – ALL 11:45

Why do we watch at the Altar of Repose?

This vigil is meant to parallel the time when Jesus asked the

disciples to keep watch and pray with him as he prayed to

God at Gethsemane under the crippling weight of what was

going to transpire. This time is not a time to pray for ourselves

or for others. It is a time to just be in the presence of God or

to listen for guidance with an open heart. Two thousand years

of history separate us from the night in Gethsemane when

Jesus prayed in duress while his friends and disciples fell

asleep. Join Our Savior in the garden. Come and keep watch,

for 15 minutes or for as long as you are able, in the South

Room of the Parish Office Building on Holy Thursday evening

(April 13). The adoration times listed are suggestions for the

various ministries at our parish to keep watch. All are invited

to keep watch at any time during the Altar of Repose.