St. Padre Pio Parish

Saturday, May 7th Vigil

5:00pm/OLP Names Placed in Remembrance

Sunday, May 8th 7th Sunday of Easter/Mother’s Day

7:30am/OLP People of the Parish

Names Placed in Remembrance

9:00am/OLP Names Placed in Remembrance

10:30am/OLP Names Placed in Remembrance

Monday, May 9th St. John of Avila

7:00pm/Chapel Robert Fisher

By The Giannascoli Family

Tuesday, May 10th St. Damien de Veuster of Moloka’i

8:45am/Chapel Christine Schneider

By Edie Thayer

Wednesday, May 11th St. Ignatius of Laconi

8:45am/StM Christine Schneider

By Bob & Rosemary Buono

5:00pm/OLP Confirmation

Thursday, May 12th Sts. Nereus and Achilleus

8:45am/Chapel John “Jackie” Holmes

By Johanne Bylone

Friday, May 13th Our Lady of Fatima

8:45am/StM Bill Dooley

By Mr. & Mrs. Jack Quinlan & Family

Saturday, May 14th St. Matthias

5:00pm/OLP Dolly Mogish

By Loretta Flaim & Family

Angelina Tolotti

By Mike, Kim, Jaclyn & Jacob Kell

June Riland

By Otto & Ericka Blank

John & Anna Franceschini

By Ron & Marie Franceschini

Rosie Sitar By Joel & Linda Sacco

Joseph Boccone

By Dr. Biagio & Sarina Infranco

Janice Carano

By Nick & Amy Bencie

Sunday, May 15th Pentecost

7:30am/OLP People of the Parish

Angelina Tolotti

By The Bonanno Family

Richard Ferrari

By Marie Periconi

Corinne Franceschini

By Jean Bertonazzi

Anna Ferrari

By James & Donna Bertonazzi

Edward Merlock

By Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jacobs, Sr.

9:00am/OLP Thomas M. Urgo, Jr.

By Tom & Sue Urgo

10:30am/OLP Ken Smith

By Joyce Deola

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May 14th & 15th

Readers: 5:00 PM OLP M. Benedetto, L. Hofstetter

7:30 AM OLP M. Jaworski, L.A. Rohs

9:00 AM OLP A. Derr, J. Graff

10:30 AM OLP B. Bertonazzi, D. DeLuca

E.M: 5:00 PM OLP J. Camardo, M. Harkins, J. Bylone,

J. Fries, L. Collini

7:30 AM OLP T. Wagoner, T. Olita, Sister McFadden

9:00 AM OLP F. Richmond, J. Richmond, L. Tiemann,

T. Quinlan, Deacon Sampson

10:30 AM OLP L. LaTorre, N. Civiletto, J. Ciancaglini,

R. Yansick, Deacon Sampson

Altar Servers:

5:00 PM OLP L., K. & C. Henry, S. Horvath

7:30 AM OLP C. Bik, T. Kubiak

9:00 AM OLP J. Buono, K. & V. Corona, E. Kurelko

10:30 AM OLP J. Alvarez, N. Calderone, M. Dawkins, A. Merighi

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Child Chapel

This month please make a special effort to spend some time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration is held on Tuesdays – 9:15am – 3:00pm. Evening prayer and Benediction at 3:00pm. The practice of Eucharistic adoration on earth not only brings us grace but prepares us for life in Heaven. Please come to adore the Lord.

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2017 Mass Book Open

The 2017 Mass book is open. stipends are $15 each. Mass intentions will only be taken until June 30th.

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Banns of Marriage

3rd ~ David Bertonazzi & Lindsay Figarole

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Baptisms

Aiden Joseph, son of James & Kelly Cavaliero Young

Theodore Thomas, son of Brad & Teri Bard Giordano

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Rest in Peace

Gloria Noto ~ Paul Letizia ~ Julia Campregher

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Meetings

Senior Club

Monday, May 9th, 11:00 AM, Rosary Hall

Knights of Columbus

Thursday, May 12th, 7:00 PM, Rosary Hall

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

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Vineland, NJ

Our Sick

Helen Gager, Linda Walck, Tilly Scaglia, Matthew Gagliardi, Joyce Forrest, Jackie Gross, Diane Ingenito, Otello Nezzi, Adela Campisi, Charles, Sherry, Charles Jr. & Mike Cestaro, Donald Kinkade, David Giglio, Ed Bergamo, Jim McMahan, Frances Buono, Rita Milano, Ed Sutter, Walter & Margaret Cherniak, Carol Piersimoni, William Ryan, Jennifer Riccardi, David Giglio, Kathy Milano, Jessica Flaim Salerno, Mary D’Ottavio, Jason Thomas Myers, Philip Manfredi, Brandy Johnson, Deanna Murphy, Bud Catalano, Todd Weaver, Andrea Cheli, John Cheli, Anthony Riggio, Lina Pustizzi, Page Parker, Jacob Ruga, Hannah Ruga Hutchins, Sandy (Bertonazzi) Caporale, Ericka Blank, Joan Casey, Michele Manetas, Allison Krischer, Howard Jay, Geraldo Trabel, Tom Emerson, Joseph Letizia, Dee Dobson, Audrey Bradley, Minnie Gilliam, Sharon Speziali, Ron Figarole, Delores Flaim, Paul Milano Sr., Paul Milano, Jr., Allison Winkler, Carmen & Cesarina Croce, Sheryl Soboloski, Vito Fantini, Sue Fuentes, Chris Burrows, Stephen Mahon, Sal Acilio, Beverly Smaniotto, Diane Coia Myers, Marybeth Tobolski, Joseph Ucciferri, Lorraine Fregone, William F. Butler, III, Weston Selby, Josephine Stringari, Jennifer Ohm.

To have a loved one listed on the prayer list in the bulletin, a request form will have to be completed or email us at . The name will remain on the prayer list for eight weeks unless you remove the name before that time.

Person for Sick List______

Person submitting name______

Phone# ______Date______

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SANCTUARY LAMP

In Memory of

Joseph Thach Ho

By The Adult Choir

This candle burns perpetually as a reminder

that Jesus is present in the tabernacle.

Our Lady of Pompeii Church

…The flowers in the Sanctuary and in front of the Blessed Mother are for God’s blessings on our First Holy Communicants and all mothers living and deceased.

…The flowers in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, May 11th, are for God’s blessings on our Confirmandi.

MAY PROCESSION & CROWNING

The May Procession will be held on Saturday, May 14th at the 5:00pm Mass. Weather permitting we will begin in the Garden of Saints with the Rosary and process into the church for Mass and the Crowning of the Blessed Mother. We will be joined by members of the Italian choir, Saint Mary School Children's Choir and the Padre Pio Players. Everyone is invited.

05/09 – Senior Club Meeting, Rosary Hall, 11:00 AM

05/11 – Confirmation, OLP Church, 5:00 PM

05/12 – Candlelight Rosary, Grotto, 6:30 PM

0512 & 26 – Knights of Columbus Meeting, Rosary Hall, 7:00 PM

05/14 – May Crowning, OLP Church, 5:00 PM

05/17 – St. Joseph Society Meeting, Rosary Hall, 7:00 PM

05/19 – Parish Council Meeting, Rosary Hall, 7:00 PM (New date)

05/22 – Senior Club Bus Trip to Caesars Atlantic City. $17/receive $30 slot play.

Depart 1:00 PM.

06/05 & 06 – Senior Club Bus Trip - Nordic Lodge Lobsterfest & Foxwoods Casino

06/16 – Life Line Screening, Rosary Hall, 8:30 AM

06/30 – Blood Drive, Rosary Hall, 3:00 to 8:00 PM

07/13 – Senior Club Bus Trip to Philadelphia’s Harrahs Casino & Racetrack

& Tomasello Winery; Depart 10:15 AM

08/10 – Senior Club Bus Trip to Fisherman Crab Deck & Horseshoe Casino,

Grasonville, Maryland; 2 hours/Crabs & Beer; $30 slot play. $90pp

09/14 – Senior Club Bus Trip to Sight & Sound “SAMSON”; Depart 8:00 AM

09/25 – St. Padre Pio Parish Festival, OLP Church, 11:00 AM

10/11 – Senior Club Bus Trip to “Octoberfest – Ach Der Lieber” Doolan’s in

Spring Lake, NJ; $67pp. Depart 8:45 AM

10/21 – Grandparents’ Chinese Auction, School Gym, 6:00 PM

11/12 – Senior Club Bus Trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theater to

see “The Doo Wop Project.

12/01 – Senior Club Bus Trip to Caesars Atlantic City, Show & $25 Slot Play

including Buffet; Brenda Lee “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”

$82pp. Depart 10:00 AM

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Living Stewardship: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” REVELATION 22:13

This is a reminder of how we should live our lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – putting God first in all that we do. Not only when I am at Mass and parish activities, but when I am in the world, at work or at school. Living in Stewardship gratefully and generously, is a lifestyle, guiding me in making all my decisions.

05/01/16 – Collection: $9,558.00 Candles: $189.00

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House of Charity – Called to Mercy

To date $67,617.50 has been collected from 189 families towards our goal of $104,857.86. We are 64% of our goal. Please make a pledge or donation if you have not already done so.

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Altar Rosary Candlelight Rosary

Thursday, May 12th, 6:30 pm at the Grotto, in honor of the Blessed Mother. Everyone is invited to attend. Please bring a lawn chair.

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Furniture/Household Items/Clothing Needed

Help is needed for a young family who recently moved into a home and is in need of assistance. Any household items, bedding, furniture and clothing would be greatly appreciated. Two young children, 1 year old girl & 2 year old boy. Please call the parish office if you can help.

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Seventh Sunday of Easter

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass

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Choir Rehearsal

Children’s Choir: Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Grades 2 to 8.

Adult Choir: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Children’s Choir Liturgy: Sunday, May 22nd - 9:00 am Mass.

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Tickets are $35.00/each. If you would like to attend, please send payment to St. Mary School - Attn: Spirit of St. Mary Award no later than, Wednesday, May 18th. Please contact Mrs. Carol Kirchman at 856-692-8537 x 324 if you have any questions.

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12th Annual South Jersey Golf Tournament

Monday, May 9th at the Mays Landing Country Club. Win a car from Rossi Honda in Vineland in our Hole-in-One contest! The price is $125 per golfer/$500 per foursome. Delicious dinner is included and Silent Auction with GREAT PRIZES! For more information, call 1-800-482-6510 or email: . Donations will be accepted. Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

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“Drive for DeVecchis 1st Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 21st at Centerton Country Club, 1022 Almond Road, Pittsgrove. All proceeds benefit Andy’s daughter Payton for her future education and athletics. For more information and fees, please call Michael Daly at 856-777-2782, Bobby McPherson at 856-392-2939 or email .

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Caesars Atlantic City

St. Padre Pio Senior Club will sponsor a bus trip to Caesars Atlantic City on Sunday, May 22nd. Cost is $17pp; receive back $30 slot play. Depart Our Lady of Pompeii Rosary Hall parking lot, 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland, at 1:00 pm; depart Atlantic City at 8:00 pm. Seats are available. For reservations, call Rosemary at 856-226-3451.

Congratulations to our First Communicants and their families. We pray that their devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist will be nourished by the example of their families and our parish community.

Erica Acilio Sean Apel Robert Buono, III

Samantha Butter Francesca Collini Kendall Cooney

Olivia Elliott Victoria Germanio Isabella Grippo

Cole Haddock Cashton Hampton Blake Harris

Erin Heney Natalie Keen Mason Kurelko

Ava Levari Samuel Levari Giana Levari

Matthew Lucena Sofie Malecki Amanda Martha

James Martha Nicholas Martha Dominic Maurice

Michelle Munoz Logan Moore Chris Morgan, Jr.

Danica Newcomb Chase Pagnini Kaylan Peck

Greyson Pettit Theodore Phillips Rocco Pustizzi

Nathan Riccio Sadie Rivera Ellen Robertson

Alex Rodriguez Natalie Scapellato Jakob Schwed

Francesca Sherma Gavin Smith Jordyn Styer

Grace Walz Grace Zikowski Vincent Ziller

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Help Needed

Our Knights of Columbus Council 6621 will be adding and replacing all American flags and holders at Our Lady of Pompeii and St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday May 21st starting at 10:00am. Will meet at St. Mary's then proceed to Our Lady of Pompeii. Following everyone is invited to Larry's II for breakfast as our way of saying thank you for your help. Any help would be appreciated. If a plot is missed, please contact the parish office.

Eagles Football Raffle

Eagles vs Cowboys 2016 Game Package which includes two tickets to game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on Sunday, October 30th, two night double occupancy hotel room including breakfast; two round trip airfare tickets from Philadelphia to Dallas and transfers to and from game. Retail value is $2,200.00. Tickets are $5.00 each. The Knights of Columbus Council 6621 along with their Brother Council 13259 will be selling tickets after all the Masses until the end of May. Drawing will be held on June 19th.

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WILL YOU TAKE A BABY BOTTLE……

and help the mothers of Good Counsel Homes? The weekend of May 21st and 22nd Good Counsel Homes will be asking for your prayers and financial support for the mothers and babies of our South Jersey Good Counsel Home for homeless, pregnant mothers. The South Jersey home is the first home to open in the Southern New Jersey area and has welcomed 54 babies since opening their doors April, 2011. You will simply be asked to take a baby bottle home with you, fill it with spare change, dollars, checks, or whatever your means allow, and return it by the weekend of June 4th and 5th. Just look for the collection bins with our baby pictures on them placed in the church for your bottle returns. Thank you for supporting life.

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MAY 08, 2016

Remember in your

Daily prayers

USAF: Stf. Sgt. Michael Rhodes, Sr.; Col. Jennifer Hammerstedt;

Gen. Michael A. Fantini, Sr., Captain Elizabeth Golden

Air Force National Guard: Stf. Sgt. Joseph R. Tolotti

Army: Wes Jarrell; Lt. Col. Stephen P. Dondero; Sgt. Thomas Riggio;

John Caccia; Stf. Sgt. Special Forces/Medic Rusty Waymack;

SFC Timothy M. Dobson; SFC Jason Heney; Stf. Sgt. Richard Rivera;

SPC Michael Ruga; Sgt. James Conklin; SPC Anthony Bertonazzi.

Navy: Chief Dennis Lloyd; Ryan S. Valerio

Marines: Captain Christopher Kuhlen Caldwell; PFC Elton King

Mailing addresses for some of our men and women in the service are posted in the back of church with their pictures. Please send them a note or care package throughout the year even if you do not know them.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES…

Two Part-time Bookkeepers Wanted