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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men. All men of the parish are invited to join. For information please contact : Council 253 at (908) 355-2253 or Chris at (908) 351-4444.

2025 ANNUAL APPEAL

The 2025 Annual Appeal is underway. We are still inching our way toward our goal! The outpouring of support from many parishioners like you helps sustain 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 envelope at the back of the church or visit www.rcan.org/sharing

JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY MASS

We are excited to announce that we are once again preparing for the annual tradition of honoring couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating five, twenty-five and fifty years of Catholic marriage in the Jubilee Year 2025! This year there will be ONE anniversary liturgy for all couples. This liturgy will be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin on Sunday, June 1st at 3pm at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. All family members are welcome! The presence of these couples and their families will be a beautiful witness to the strength and stability of Christian marriage in today’s society. Please call the rectory office during business hours to register or you can e-mail anytime—

stgens@optonline.net with the following information: Couples first & last names, Date of Church Marriage, Address, and years celebrating. ( 50, 25 or 5) before May 10th.

PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

The Helping Hands Group of St. Genevieve is proud to announce a Pancak Breakfast following the 10:30 Mass on May 4. Join us for a stack of homemade pancakes and other treats!

Dear Parishioners,

Like all of you, I awoke on Monday morning to the shocking news of the death of Pope Francis. Having seen him on television Easter Sunday, no one realized that he had only a few hours more to live. The loving, concerned Pastor to the very end, his final recorded words to the world were: “Happy Easter!” For him,

these are no longer just words, but a new reality that he now fully understands. For Francis, the mystery of Easter is fully revealed to him as he now experiences new life in the presence of a loving God.

For us, we live with the constant reminder that Easter is not just a day on a calendar. We have now begun the Easter season, which will last for 50 days, until Pentecost Sunday. But more than simply that, this celebration is our assurance that there is still far more of life waiting for us and that death never has the final word.

My sincere thanks to all who participated in our beautiful liturgies of Holy Week and Easter Sunday. The number of people who attended significantly increased from past years, a wonderful sign that faith is alive in our parish! Bishop Elias was very impressed

with the number and the participation on Good Friday, and again, our parish congratulates the three young men who celebrated sacraments on Holy Saturday night.

On the church calendar, today has become known as Divine Mercy Sunday. This afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Fr. Mirek will lead this devotion which includes confessions, the prayers and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. I invite all to be a part of this.

I also strongly encourage all of you to pray for the church, and for the College of Cardinals as they gather to elect the new Pope.

Fr. Armand

ALASKA IS CALLING!

*****FINAL CALL*****

The initial response to our summer Alaska cruise has been very strong, and our space is filling quickly. If you are looking for a wonderful vacation this year, why not join us from July 9-21, 2025 on a wonderful 11 day cruise to the awesome beauty that is our 49th state, Alaska.

Departing from Seattle, Washington, you will visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Haines and Victoria B.C. as well as the natural wonders of Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm and Misty Fjords National Monument. It is truly an unforgettable experience and a life-changing opportunity.

Haven’t you always wanted an up close experience of humpback whales, orca, bald eagles, bears and moose? Have you ever tried freshly caught salmon and king crab? Well, now you can, and much more.

Full color brochures containing all the information and prices (air, cruise, hotel and all transfers) are available at the parish office, or simply speak to Fr. Armand for more details. Space is filling quickly, so please do not delay. I hope to hear from you!

CAFÉ GEN’S

The communal experience of Mass is continued downstairs in the church hall at Café Genevieve. Please come down after the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses to enjoy coffee, tea or juice and a bagel, roll or pastry with your family, friends, and future friends.

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy games, puzzles, coloring pages, craft projects and other activities during Café Genevieve in Karen’s Corner. These supervised activities are provided after the 10:30 Mass until noon each week. Please join us!

If any organization, family or group of friends would like to host Café Genevieve two or three times each year, please contact Dan Bernier at 908-451-1948 and he will fit you into the schedule.

ST. GENEVIEVE’S WILL CELEBRATE

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Sunday, April 27 at 3:00pm

All are invited and encouraged to participate. Service includes - confession at 2:30pm, followed by Divine Mercy Prayers Chaplet, Reflections, Adoration and Benediction.

MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCE

This Mother’s Day you may have your Mother, or any other special woman, living or deceased remembered at all the Masses said in St. Genevieve’s Church on May 11. These envelopes will remain on the altar and remembered in all mass intentions for 9 days.

Kindly take one of the envelopes and write the names you would like remembered on the Mother’s Day envelope and return it to the rectory or in the collection basket at mass.

CAFÉ GEN’S