Jn 20, 19-31
On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained.”
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve,
was not with them when Jesus came.
So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.”
But he said to them,
“Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands
and put my finger into the nailmarks
and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
Now a week later his disciples were again inside
and Thomas was with them.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked,
and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands,
and bring your hand and put it into my side,
and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”
Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples
that are not written in this book.
But these are written that you may come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
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Each Tuesday Weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Weekly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held EACH Tuesday immediately following the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions from noon to 9:00 p.m. beginning November 9. To ensure that there is always someone in attendance during the entire time, we are asking for 7 volunteers to commit to be present for a specific one-hour segment EACH TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER. Since the Blessed Sacrament cannot be left unattended, each one-hour attendant will be responsible to be present at their selected time or secure a replacement. You can select the hour of your choice on the signup sheet in the church vestibule or call the parish office at 908-725-0072.
Gospel Reflection
On Wednesday of this week, click onto the parish’s webpage, as we have an important message for you taken from the readings for next Sunday’s Mass.
Summer Mass Schedule (June 30th - September 8th)
Weekend Mass Schedule
5:00 p.m. – Saturday Vigil Mass (English)
7:00 a.m. – Sunday Mass (Polish)
9:00 a.m. – Sunday Mass (English)
10:30 a.m. – Sunday Mass (Polish)
Monday – Friday Weekday Mass Schedule
8:00 AM Mass in Polish
11:00 AM Mass in English
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Thank you for the contributions you have either mailed in or donated through the on-line giving. Please be generous.
This is just a reminder that our diocesan assessment and property insurance bills of $350,000 still have to be paid. Please take a step and give generously to these two collections. If possible, please increase your weekly offering by 20% or more.
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Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
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FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
APRIL 20 2025
Dear Parishioners,
Christ is risen! Truly, He is risen! Jesus has conquered death—this is true, has always been true, and will always be true. It is our hope in times of trial and the source of our joy in moments of wonder. Because of this, we believe that by walking with Jesus, we will overcome the challenges of today, and our joy and hope will be greater than ever before.
Whenever trouble arises, we can take Jesus’ hand and rise above it. Whenever we falter or fall into sin, His loving hand lifts us beyond it. Whenever we experience joy, His blessed hand invites us to embrace it fully.
May you be blessed to live in the power of the Resurrection. In dark times, may you see the Light that can never be overcome. In difficult moments, may you find strength in God. In times of joy, may you step fully into it through God’s abundant grace!
Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyful Easter!
Fr. Stan
OBITUARY AND UPCOMING FUNERALS
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Charlotte Theresa Snow
February 15, 1953 - April 10, 2025
Charlotte Theresa Snow (née Fiduk), age 72, passed away peacefully in her home on April 10, 2025, in Manville, New Jersey after a 7-year courageous fight with mantle cell lymphoma, and with the love of her life by her side.
The visitation will be on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ 08835. The Funeral will be on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 8:00 AM from the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by a 9:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Redeemer Parish (Sacred Heart Church) in Manville, New Jersey. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ.
Rocca Pluchino, 80, of Manville, NJ passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025.
he viewing will be on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ 08835. The Funeral will be on Monday, April 7, 2025 8:30 AM from the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by a 9:30 AM Mass at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church ( Christ the Redeemer Parish) in Manville, NJ. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ.
In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, by his death and resurrection, has destroyed death forever.
Christians celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of life which has now been returned to God, the author of life. We pray for the person who has died - asking for the forgiveness of sin and the gift of everlasting life.
To make arrangements for a funeral liturgy, please contact the parish office at 908-725-0072
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CHRIST THE REDEEMER PARISH via our ONLINE MEMORIAL DONATIONS system.
An acknowledgment of your donation will be sent to the family.
