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FOOD PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED!
St. Genevieve’s Helping Hands Group is currently supporting several families by providing essential groceries, reflecting our shared commitment to caring for one another. If you can help, here are some items to consider sharing: peanut butter; jelly, mayo, ketchup, mustard, rice, oatmeal, canned fruit & veggies, pancake mix and syrup, rice, coffee, tea, crackers, juice, snacks packs, pudding & jello, shelf stable milk, and paper goods. Also accepted are perishables (turkey, ham, chicken) - First call the Parish Rectory to make arrangements of the meats please.
NORWAY TRIP!
Final Call!!, Only one cabin left!!
If you are ready to get away and bask in the awesome beauty of Mother Nature, I have great news for you: There’s a fjord in your future!
Following up on last years wonderful trip to Alaska, this year we are very pleased to present a beautiful voyage to the magical fjords of Norway. Join us from July 2-10, 2026 as we cruise through the magnificently beautiful Norwegian countryside being
cared for by the crew of a Holland-America Line Cruise Ship.
Our journey begins in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and goes to Bergen, Alesund, Olden and Eidfjord Norway. Our very reasonable fares include round trip airfare, 2 nights hotel in Rotterdam a 7 day cruise on Holland-America Line, in your chosen cabin grade, with all meals and entertainments and some surprise extras. Space is very limited, and almost completely full, so please contact the rectory, or speak to Fr. Armand, for a full color brochure and further information. I hope you are able to join us!
CALLED BY NAME SUNDAY!
Cardinal Tobin is asking us to identify faithful young men (ages 15—35) who exhibit a love of God and neighbor, and who may be open to learning more about the priesthood.
To submit names, please visit newarkpriest.com. The men whose names you submit will receive a letter of encouragement from Cardinal Tobin, invitations to discernment events, and support from our Vocation Team.
Thank you for supporting vocations!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Do you think you would be interested in volunteering to help with our CCD Students? Then we need YOU! - Please call 908-351- 4444 —Monday—Friday from 9 - 4 and ask for Donna.
Thank you!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
Mark Your Calendars!!
May 3—Helping Hands Pancake Breakfast—
Bring your appetite and enjoy a hearty helping of homemade pancakes served with a side of good company! Interested in donating? - please contact Kelly@kamteacher1994@gmail.com
CAFÉ GENS IS BACK!
Join us 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. Please join us and bring a friend!
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.
Dear Parishioners,
Once you hear todays Gospel, it will be plainly obvious to you why the 4th Sunday of Easter is always referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Of all the titles that Jesus applied to Himself, none is as popular and as beloved as this one, and it has been so since the very earliest days of the Church.
By virtue of our Baptism we are all called to be faithful followers of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. While all of us are called into lives of service to our brothers and sisters, there are some among us who are called to serve humanity and the church in a very special way as priests, deacons, religious sisters and religious brothers. While all vocations are good and holy, these special vocations are vital to the ongoing ministry and life of the church, especially the vocation to priesthood. We simply cannot do what we do without the ministry of the ordained priesthood to sanctify, forgive, teach and proclaim the Gospel.
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, the Church of Newark is embarking upon a special program of vocation awareness entitled “Called By Name.” As part of this program, YOU have the opportunity to help plant the seed of a possible priestly vocation in the heart of a young man. More than you will ever know or realize, the road to priesthood is not marked by a dramatic St. Paul-type conversion moment, but by a simple words of encouragement, challenge and support offered by a loved one or family member. Today, you have the chance to help plant that seed. In the pews and at the church doors are cards whereon you can put the name of a young man you know whom you think might be open to the beginning of a conversation. Have no fear, they will never know who suggested them, although it would be wonderful if you told them you submitted their name. To hear that someone else believes that you would make a good priest is an amazing compliment.to receive.
God, the Cardinal and the Vocation Office will take over from there, but you will know that you have done your part to ensure the future of our faith in the Archdiocese.
Fr. Armand
MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCE
This Mother’s Day you may have you Mother, or any other special woman, living or deceased remembered at all the Masses said in St. Genevieve’s Church on May 10. 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.
