Our Lady of the Holy AngelsMar 29, 2020 · James LaFratte 03 31 2005 Floryan Ruszel 03 31 2007 Joyce T. Gatti 03 31 2008 Rita Barra 03 31 2012 Arthur Koch 03 31 2018 Carmen L. Pou
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COVID-19 Update Due to the Coronavirus, the following changes will take place until further notice:
Public Mass Public Mass has been suspended.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament of Reconciliation in case of emergency.
Office Hours The office is closed.
Parish Events All events are cancelled.
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Website: www.holyangelsrc.org Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ourladyoftheholyangelscatholicchurch In case of an emergency, please call 973-818-4741. PASTOR: Msgr. T. Mark Condon, x-17 [email protected] FINANCE/OFFICE MANAGER: Beverly Cuccinelli, x-11 [email protected]
O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.
You…know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of those of us who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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Mass Intentions The intentions for each day will be remembered
during a private daily mass celebrated by Fr. Mark.
Sunday, March 29th Lea Trenery, Giuseppe Capalbo, Thomas Hooban, Syd Tinnerello, Juan D’Orville
Monday, March 30th
Tuesday, March 31st
Wednesday, April 1st Marie Scaringella, Patrick Russell
Thursday, April 2nd Corinne Barrett
Friday, April 3rd Antonio Ras, Sr.
Saturday, April 4th Ray Blum, Salvatore and Addolorata Lopa, Arthur Menzo
Sunday, April 5th - Palm Sunday Doris Shepherd, The Rovere and Lowry Families, Eugenio Occhiuzzi, James Frasso
Theresa Marie Bulwin (D. - 2nd Anniv.)
Rita Barra, Julia Sweerus
Saturday, March 28th Fanny Stefanacci, Arthur Menzo, Kathleen M. Gunderman
In Memoriam, Over the Past 20 Years March 28, 1999 to April 3, 2019
Anna Di Benedetto Steven Domalewski Marlene Dominianni
Mary Dominianni Nicholina Filiaci Gianna Florio Ethel Fortino
Betty Gallagher John Giordano Bernie Giuliano
Rosamaria Giuliano
Cristian Gonzalez Josephine Gosman
Jane Grossi William Hahn
Paulette Handago Robert Keller
Patrick Kennedy Robbie Lyon Tatyana Lyon Donna Maino
Benny Martinez Elaine McGough
Rose Mary McGraw David Minchin Carlos Moroen Lou Morrero
Jennifer Munson David Murray
Michael N. Mary Nease Laura Nicoll
Danny O’Donnell
Ricky Orefice Dolores Ortiz
Rob Ortiz Rosemary Pannone
Gloria Papciak Michael Pares Josh Powers
Naomi Faith Prosper Charles Pullara David Radulich Brian Rusconi Ruth Scardilli
Matthew Scholtz Kay Sheeran
Mary Lou Sigle Connie Smith Robert Sturm
Denise Swanteck John Tomasi
Michael Trusio Linda Voorhis
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My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Msgr. T. Mark Condon
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Another beau ful reading from John’s Gospel on this Fi h Sunday of Lent; it is a fi ng beginning to the last full week of Lent. Soon it will be Palm Sunday and we will hear the Passion of our Lord and then move into the days of Holy Week and the days of the Sacred Triduum that stand as the most important in the liturgical year. During this difficult me the account of the raising of Lazarus has special meaning for all of us.
Martha does not even wait for Jesus to arrive. Martha, always the woman of ac on, wants answers and wants this problem solved. She turns to Jesus, the one whom she knows can cure every ill. When she hears that he is nearby, she runs out to meet him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask God, God will give you” (11:21). Here expressed is Martha’s absolute faith in the saving power of Jesus. Martha goes on to express her faith in the resurrec on of the dead “on the last day” (11:24).
We earnestly yearn for the presence of God with us. We know that only the Lord Jesus can dispel our fear. Our par cipa on in his death and resurrec on, which we receive at our bap sm, is our promise of eternal life. But the worry and the concern of the moment is very real. In the gospel, Mary, speaking for her sister Martha as well, seems to upbraid Jesus: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died” (John 11:21). Confronted with the death of their brother Lazarus, Martha and Mary express the frustra on and fear that go along with anxiety, worry, and loss.
Jesus is confronted by a problem, a sorrow that we all have faced or certainly will: the death of a loved one. Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, a brother and two sisters who are a part of the Lord’s circle of friends, are about to teach us the meaning of faith in the Lord Jesus. When Lazarus falls ill, his sisters send for Jesus: “Master, the one you love is ill” (John 11:3). At the beginning of the amazing events that are about to take place as a result of this message Jesus reveals something vital: “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it” (11:4).
Jesus walks his disciples, Martha, and Mary through various aspects of what it means to have faith as he proceeds to raise Lazarus from the dead and give him a new lease on life: “And I am glad for you that I was not there, that you may believe. Let us go to him” (11:15). Thomas, who would later doubt the Lord’s own resurrec on from the dead, understands almost immediately that the things that are about to take place are going to have dire consequences for the Lord himself: “So Thomas, called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, ‘Let us also go to die with him’ ” (11:16). Thomas is right.
This raising of Lazarus from the dead will finally convince the enemies of Jesus that they need to put an end to him; his power and renown now defini vely threaten their own. But Jesus is never dissuaded from using his healing and life-giving power to save those in need. He will never fail us.
Through this pandemic we have lost a sense of freedom and certainly the lack of ease of movement and travel is frustra ng but the fear of what could possibly happen to loved ones is even more paralyzing. As Jesus stood outside of the village, seemingly making his leisurely way to the side of his mortally ill friend Lazarus, Jesus was not at all ina en ve, distracted, or unaware. The recrimina ons begin from the on looking crowd: “He opened the eyes of the blind man. Could he not have prevented this man’s death?” (11:37-38). Jesus, however, was following the plan that was his all along: “Take the stone away” (11:39). We are wai ng for the stone of this crisis to be rolled away. The Lord is not distracted. The power of the Holy Spirit is guiding and direc ng so many during this period to alleviate pain and lead others to the wisdom that keeps us and all whom we love out of danger. As that stone is rolled back, Jesus is about to crush the power of disbelief and death.
Jesus uses this moment to express to Martha and all of us the true meaning of the resurrec on: it is a reality that is present in the person of Jesus Christ: “I am the resurrec on and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who believes in me will never die” (11:25-26). As that stone is rolled back, Jesus is about to crush the power of disbelief and death.
As we move toward Palm Sunday and Holy Week, we can take hope in knowing that death is never the final word. The final word for all of us is in the person of Jesus Christ who conquers all things, even death. Our goal through this Lent has been to grow in deeper friendship, communion, with the Lord so that our own faith grows stronger and we are be er able to understand the power that faith in him has. Faith in the Lord has the tremendous power to banish fear, and doubt, and most of all despair. If we have trust in the Lord Jesus, he will roll back the stones that keep us from knowing the fullness of life and joy that he alone makes possible.
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Pastor’s Message (...continued from Page 3)
March 17, 2020
Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ,
Please know of my prayers during this difficult time. I have recorded a video message for all of the faithful of the Diocese of Paterson, which can be seen below.
I encourage all to pray the act of spiritual communion, in the absence of mass, and Pope Francis' prayer to Mary (on the cover) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Act of Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Bishop Serratelli's Message March 17, 2020
https://vimeo.com/398288961
Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Bishop of Paterson Sincerely in Christ,
Monsignor T. Mark Condon Pastor
No doubt this Holy Week and Easter will be like no other. The healing rays of God’s power will never fail us and the joy of Easter, the triumph of God’s power over sin and death, has poignant meaning for us this year and will lead us to our constant remembrance of God’s power to heal and restore.
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I do not like to turn to subjects that will only add to your concerns as we pass through this dark valley. I ask however, that you please do as much as you are able to in maintaining your generous support of our parish.
In order for us to maintain at least a minimal staff, and keep the lights on, we require a weekly income. You can make contribu ons through your own bank through their bill pay op ons, through online giving at www.OLGapp.com, or through our parish website: www.holyangelsrc.org. Thank you for your generosity.
Financial concerns are one concern but certainly not the most important or the only one. The first concern is always you and your families. Please know that during these days I remember you and your families each day at private Mass. It is reassuring to celebrate Mass, even when no other person is present, because in the confines of the quiet church, the song of the angels reverberates in the silence and is our promise, our deliverance from these hardships: “Holy, holy, holy Lord God of host. Heaven and earth are full of your glory.” Our parish dedicated to Our Lady of the Holy Angels relies on the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother and her band of angels to see us through this storm. I have no doubt that she will and that the angels will guide our steps.
I pray that this me of constant apprehension and confusion will soon pass. In the mean me, we rely upon the protec on of the angels, and I commend to the care of the Blessed Virgin Mary as I ask God’s blessing upon you and your families.
God bless you and your families.
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March 29, 2020 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Health and Safety Measures for Pastoral Life in the Diocese of Paterson
Effective Immediately By Mandate of the Bishop
As the cases of coronavirus increase exponentially, it is a moral imperative for all people to do what is humanly possible to prevent the spread of the illness. Large gatherings of people have rapidly become a grave health risk. Therefore, I am making the following provisions for the Diocese of Paterson, effective immediately.
Suspension of Public Masses
All public Masses are hereby suspended in the Diocese of Paterson until further notice. Since the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, all priests of the Diocese of Paterson must celebrate Mass privately for the good of all of the Christian faithful entrusted to their care and for all people during this critical time. Priests should celebrate this private Mass even if another priest or deacon cannot be with them to assist. Priests are reminded of the obligation to offer Mass for the intentions of those who have made an offering for the Mass.
We take to heart the admonition of Saint Paul: “Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.” (Romans 12:12). This would be a time to encourage families to pray the Rosary at home, and to make the grace before meals a time for fathers and mothers, and all families, to center their homes on prayer and reliance upon God's mercy.
Suspension of Welcome Home to Healing Confessions, Lenten Penance Services
The Welcome Home to Healing initiative of Monday night confessions is suspended. Any scheduled Penance Services or Penitential Liturgies are suspended. Any gatherings of the faithful for private devotions such as the Stations of the Cross are also suspended. Our churches are to remain open to the faithful for private prayer. Please note that praying in large clusters or groups of people is prohibited. You must observe the government curfews.
Adoration and Private Prayer
Parishes are encouraged to expose the Blessed Sacrament for at least three hours each day so that the faithful may come and pray and unite themselves in spiritual communion with the Lord. The hours for Exposition and Adoration should be posted. Priests should administer the Sacrament of Penance or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to the Christian faithful who legitimately request those sacraments.
Suspension of the Sacrament of Confirmation
The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation is hereby suspended in the Diocese of Paterson. Confirmation retreats should be deferred. As developments continue to unfold, we will assess the situation. When it is prudent, we will make the necessary arrangements for the celebration of the Sacrament.
First Penance and First Holy Communion
Since the celebrations of First Penance and First Holy Communion bring together large groups of people, both celebrations are to be deferred in all parishes until further notice.
Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals
The celebration of baptisms, weddings, and funerals is left to the discretion of the local pastor. The pastor must take into account the ongoing guidance from civil authorities regarding the acceptable size of crowds in public spaces. Every effort to guide couples with pastoral sensitivity must be made. Priests must always be attentive to the grieving and pray for God's mercy upon the departed. Should questions arise, please contact the Office of the Vicar General.
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Bishop’s Mandate (...continued from Page 5)
Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum
Any decision in terms of Holy Week, the Chrism Mass, the Sacred Triduum, and Easter will be made as we monitor the situation. Parishes will be advised in due time.
Thank you for your cooperation and all necessary steps you take in order to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. We pray for the healing gifts of the Holy Spirit to descend upon all people during this critical period. In this time of trial, we depend on the mercy and goodness of God to protect us.
Therefore, I urge all to join in fervent prayer, especially by praying the rosary. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, may the Lord, in his mercy, deliver us from this present danger.
All to the contrary notwithstanding.
Given at the Chancery of the Diocese of Paterson, this 16th day of March, 2020.
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