Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John Paul II St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish

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1 Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John Paul II St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish H O S A N N A I N T H E H I G H E S T

2 Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John Paul II St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish 131 E. Edgar Road Linden, NJ

3 NIEDZIELA MĘKI PAŃSKIEJ MASS INTENTIONS INTENCJE MSZY ŚW.

4 UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER AT ST. THERESA S PARISH March 25 th Palm Sunday 25 marca Niedziela Palmowa March 27 th Lenten Confession with invited priests: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm. 27 marca Spowiedź wielkopostna z udziałem zaproszonych księży 18:00-20:00 i 20:30-21:00 March 29 th Holy Thursday 29 marca Wielki Czwartek March 30 th Good Friday; Archdiocesan collection for Holy Land; Divine Mercy Novena begins 30 marca Wielki Piątek; Rozpoczęcie Nowenny do Miłosierdzia Bożego; Archidiecezjalna kolekta na utrzymanie miejsc świętych w Ziemi Świętej March 31 st Holy Saturday; 31 marca Wielka Sobota; April 1 st Easter Sunday 1 kwietnia Niedziela Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego April 2 nd Easter Monday;13 th anniv. of the death of John Paul II 2 kwietnia Poniedziałek Wielkanocny; 13 rocznica śmierci Jana Pawła II 7 kwietnia Czuwanie modlitewne w jęz. polskim April 8 th Divine Mercy Sunday 8 kwietnia Niedziela Miłosierdzia Bożego There will be no confession on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday (w kościele) ** Nie będzie spowiedzi św. w Wielki Czwartek, Wielki Piątek, Wielką Sobotę i Wielkanoc** We are most grateful to all who support our pastoral activities through their donations. Your understanding and generous response to the many needs of our parish is very much appreciated. Prayer List. If you are aware of a relative who is on the prayer list and has returned to good health...no longer needing to be on the list...please contact the rectory office at (908) Please pray for the sick of our parish. Do you know of someone who is sick, a friend or family member? We would like to include them in our prayers. Please call the rectory to inform us of anyone whose name should be on this list. Gus Graf, Richard Kielb, Ann Wilk, Adele Winkle, Joie Santillo, Jan Matłosz, Jose Dias, Patricia Proulx, Stanley Broys, Joseph Padula, Michael Korab, Maria Różycka, Diana Muldrow, George Torbich, Mirosław Bober, Agnieszka Nielsin, Danielle Small, Helen Mirabella, Dana Byrd, Genevieve Verescak, Teofila Dembska, Judy & Glenn Falkowski, Bill Foderaro, Wieslawa Nnoli, Ellen Klutkowski, Michael Marczewski, Leon Struszczyk, Mary Ann Ferguson-Brindley, Dominic Martucci, Tessa DeStagni, Jean Pawlikowski, Józef Skrzypacz, Nanci & Joseph Coen, Natalie Rozborski, Ola Baran,Henry Rozborski, Kani Timm, Florence Nemetz, Patricia Weber, Larry Patterson, Evelyn Marchione, Sheldon Champagne, Glenrose Royster, Whitney Miller, Thomas Gawron, Kelly Pratt, Sylvia Novak, Grace Ellis, Dorothy Maxime, Rev. Msgr. Chester Moczydlowski, Kelene Nazaire, Dimitri Joseph, Lawrance Wheat, Jerzy Czaplowski, Marissa Bereziuk, John Allen, Theresa Borowski, Jadwiga Lobrow, Marie Nude Deslivieref, Jonathan Highland, Irene Kuzniar, Patricia Petroski, Anthony D Arelli, Carmela Soner, Krzysztof Kosakowski, Lillian Renna, Carol Jacklowski, Michelle Dawson, Frank Wodzinski, Bernice Lake (Please call for Sacramental emergencies only) Serdecznie zapraszamy harcerzy oraz dzieci, młodzież i dorosłych w strojach ludowych, do wzięcia udziału w procesji rezurekcyjnej w Niedzielę Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego. Zbiórka przed procesją o godz. 5:30 w sali Św. Jana Pawła II.

5 Jesus raises three people from the dead in the Gospel stories: the daughter of Jairus, the son of the widow of Naim, and Lazarus. In the symbolic language of the Gospels, these physical resuscitations are suggestive of spiritual raisings from sin to spiritual health. St. Augustine says that the young girl, who dies inside her house, symbolizes the sin that takes place in our thoughts and our hearts but that has not yet borne fruit in action. The son of the widow of Naim, carried to the gate of the house, represents sin that has expressed itself concretely in action. This dead man is raised and given back to his mother, who stands for the Church. Thirdly, we have the case of Lazarus. He stands for the worst kind of moral/spiritual corruption: sin that has been expressed in the world and become embedded in habit. This is the sin that has routinely set in to our lives. The raising of Lazarus takes place just before the Passion, just before the climactic moment when Jesus defeats death by succumbing to it. When told that Lazarus has died, Jesus says, Our beloved Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him (John 11:11). With these words, he signifies we are in a new world. Within the confines of the old world, the old consciousness, death is ultimate, and its very finality gives it its power, but referring to it as sleep, Jesus is signaling that through God s power and according to God s purpose, death is not ultimate; it is not the final word. When Jesus arrived at Bethany, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. This is to signal that there is no mistake; the man is truly and definitively dead. But this is no concern for the one who transcends both space and time, whose power stretches beyond life and death as we know them. Martha comes out to meet Jesus and shows her belief in his identity and power: Lord, if you had been here, my brother never would have died. Even now, I am sure that God will give you whatever you ask him. Jesus replies, Your brother will rise again I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:21-25). God hates death and doesn t want its deceptive finality to ruin human life. Coming to Lazarus s tomb, Jesus feels the deepest emotions and begins to weep. This is God entering into the darkness, confusion and agony of the death of sinners. He doesn t casually stand above our situation, but rather takes it on and feels it. But then, like a warrior, he approaches the enemy. Take away the stone, he directs. Those who are stuck within the confines of this world protest, Lord, surely there will be a stench. They are saying, Don t mess with death; you can t reverse it. Its power is final. Jesus is undaunted. He commands, Lazarus, come out! This is the voice, not simply of a hopeful human being, not simply of a great religious figure; this is the voice of God who hates death and has dominion over it. And therefore The dead man came out. Jesus finally says, Untie him and let him go free. Just as he freed Lazarus, so Jesus liberates us from our sinfulness. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the way to be untied and set free. If you haven t made it to Confession this Lent, please make an effort to go. Jesus in His Divine Mercy is waiting for you. Have a blessed day! Fr. Ireneusz A reminder for everyone! Over 100 volunteers have worked extremely hard on the Outdoor Procession of the Living Stations of the Cross. This parish event is on Good Friday at 7pm and is in both English and Polish. It is a powerful devotion that should not be missed. All are invited! Additional envelopes for Easter offerings and Easter Flowers and decorations are available in the back of the church for anyone wishing to make a donation for our parish for the Easter season. Dodatkowe specjalne koperty na ofiarę Wielkanocną oraz na kwiaty i dekoracje świąteczne do naszej świątyni znajdują się w przedsionku kościoła. As in previous years, the Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 8:00 PM in the Cathedral Basilica. All are welcome. Wielkanocne spotkanie Czcicieli M.B. Częstochowskiej Wielkanocne spotkanie tej grupy modlitewnej odbędzie się w niedzielę 15 kwietnia po Mszy Św.o godz. 10:30 w sali Św. Jana Pawła II. Serdecznie zapraszamy wszystkich dotychczasowych członków Stowarzyszenia oraz gorąco zachęcamynowych parafian do zapisania się i aktywnego uczestnictwa w tej grupie parafialnej.

6 * GOOD FRIDAY - Fast and Abstinence * EASTER DUTY! All Catholics are strictly obligated to receive the Sacrament of Penance (confess their sins) and receive the Eucharist at least once per year; this year the period for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty) extends to the Most Holy Trinity Sunday, May 27, * W WIELKI PIĄTEK OBOWIĄZUJE POST ŚCISŁY, tzn. powstrzymanie się od pokarmów mięsnych i tylko jeden posiłek do syta. * 27 maja w Uroczystość Trójcy Świętej mija ostateczny termin spowiedzi wielkanocnej. Zachęcamy wszystkich do wypełnienia tego obowiązku, który powinien wypływać z potrzeby naszego serca. The Priest Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on the collection for their lives. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporting Christians in the Holy Land. For more information, visit The Good Friday Collection is requested by the Holy Father. Please be as generous as your abundance allows. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY- APRIL 8 TH 3:00 PM (P/E) Eucharistic devotion to Devine Mercy in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament NIEDZIELA BOŻEGO MIŁOSIERDZIA 8 KWIETNIA 15:00 (P/E) Nabożeństwo Eucharystyczne do Bożego Miłosierdzia Chrześcijanie na całym świecie jednoczą się w sposób szczególny w okresie Wielkiego Postu, Wielkiego Tygodnia i Wielkanocy. Nasze serca, umysły i modlitwy skierowane są szczególnie ku Ziemi Świętej. Raz w roku, w Wielki Piątek, jesteśmy wezwani do wspierania chrześcijan w Ziemi Świętej i do ochrony miejsc świętych. Kolekta w Wielki Piątek jest przeprowadzana w kościele na całym świecie na prośbę Ojca Świętego. Wielki Piątek - po nabożeństwie o godz 15:00 (w jęz. ang.) - na początku adoracji Pana Jezusa w Grobie, po Drodze Krzyżowej(w jęz. pol.) Wielka Sobota - o godz. 19:30 (w jęz. pol. i ang.) przed Wigilią Paschalną Niedziela Wielkanocna - 5 minut przed Mszą Św. o godz. 10:30 (w jęz. pol.) - 5 minut przed Mszą Św. o godz.12:30 (w jęz. ang.) Od poniedziałku do piątku - po Mszy Św. o godz 19:00 (w jęz. pol. i ang.) Sobota - 5 minut przed Mszą Św. o godz 17:00 (w jęz. pol. i ang.) Niedziela Miłosierdzia Bożego godz. 15:00 (w jęz. pol. i ang.) podczas uroczystego nabożeństwa Eucharystycznego

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8 Palms will be blessed & distributed at every Mass Procession to the Repository followed by adoration until midnight Singing of Gorzkie Żale followed by all night adoration of the Lord in the tomb Easter food will be blessed at: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM. THERE WILL BE NO 7:30AM & 7:00PM MASS Poświęcenie palm podczas każdej Mszy Św. Uroczyste poświęcenie palm i procesja podczas Mszy Św. o 10:30 Procesja do Ciemnicy i adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu do godz 24:00 Gorzkie Żale i całonocna adoracja Pana Jezusa w Grobie Poświęcenie pokarmów w kościele o godz. 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 oraz 14:00 i 15:00 NIE BĘDZIE MSZY ŚW. o godz. 7:30 i 19:00

9 THE END AND THE BEGINNING The blessing of the Easter food is an old catholic tradition, very much still present in Poland and some other countries. It is also becoming more and more popular in the parishes in the United States. The purpose of the blessing is that a person is grateful to God for all His gifts of both: nature and grace, and, as a token of this gratitude, has the food of his table sanctified with the hope that spring, the season of the Resurrection, will also be blessed by God's goodness and mercy. The usual fare on the Easter table includes ham and kielbasa (in Poland), cakes of all kinds - particularly babka; eggs - some shelled or some decorated. There is usually a Paschal Lamb or "Baranek" made of butter, some cheese, horseradish, salt, vinegar and oil. The food is brought to the church and blessed by the parish priest on Holy Saturday. After the blessing, the food is usually set aside until Easter morning when the head of the house shares the blessed egg, symbol of life, with family and friends. Having exchanged wishes, all continue to enjoy a hearty meal. This centuries old custom is indeed richly symbolic and beautiful. It is one in which the whole family can participate and help prepare. May this tradition endure for many generations to come. All of you can enjoy this beautiful custom by participating at the blessing of the Easter food. This is an excellent way to teach the younger members of your family about this treasured catholic tradition. Maslo / Butter: This dairy product is often shaped into a lamb (Baranek Wielkanocny), reminding us of the goodness of Christ that we should have toward all things. Chleb / Easter Bread: A round rye loaf topped with a cross, symbolic of Jesus, the Bread of Life. Chrzan / Horseradish: Symbolic of the Passion of Christ still in our minds, but sweetened with some sugar because of the Resurrection. (May be white or pink [w/grated red beets].) Jajka / Eggs and Pisanki: Indicate new life and Christ's Resurrection from the Tomb. Kielbasa / Sausage: A spicy sausage of pork products, indicative of God's favor and generosity. Szynka / Ham: Symbolic of great joy and abundance. (In addition to the large ham cooked for the Easter Meal, often a special small ham, called the Szynka Wielkanocna) is purchased specially for Swieconka basket.) Slonina / Smoked Bacon: A symbol of the overabundance of God's mercy and generosity. Sol / Salt: So necessary an element in our physical life, that Jesus used its symbolism: "You are the salt of the earth." Ser / Cheese: Shaped into a ball, it is the symbol of the moderation Christians should have. Holy Water: It is used to bless the home, animals, fields and used in religious rituals throughout the year. A candle, often marked like the Paschal Candle lit during the Easter Vigil, is inserted into the basket to represent Christ, Light of the World. A colorful ribbon and sometimes sprigs of greenery are attached. The linen cover is drawn over the top and is ready for the trek to the blessing.

10 Święta Wielkanocne są świętem ruchomym - Wielka Niedziela przypada w pierwszą wiosenną pełnię księżyca. Święta te odbywają się po okresie 6-tygodniowego postu, a czas wielkanocny trwa do Niedzieli Zesłania Ducha Świętego.

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