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The Parish ofSt. Pio of Pietrelcina103 Washington Avenue, Lavallette, NJ 08735Phone: 732-793-7291 Fax: 732-793-8204Web: www.stpioparish.com E-mail: office@stpioparish.comOffice Hours: Monday through Wednesday 9:00am to 2:00pmJune 12, 2022Solemnity of The Most Holy TrinityOur Parish is Served by:Rev. Fr. Joseph Hlubik, Pastor, x302Pastor’s office hours:Tuesdays following 8:30am MassRev. Fr. Joy Chacko, Parochial Vicar, x361Assisting Priests:Rev. Fr. Frederick KochanRev. Monsignor Phil FranceschiniPastoral and Support Staff:Marta Barkhausen, Business Manager:Finance, Facilities & WeddingCoordinator, x322John Paglione, Director of Liturgy, LayMinistries & Catechesis732-899-1398, x5Caroline Woodrow, Director of SacredMusic, x315Joyce Kobylarz, Ministries CoordinatorParish Secretaries:Connie Barraco, x316Laura Bierster, x321Pat Kevish,x301Tim Drake, Facilities ManagerAlex Barletta & Jack McCormack,TrusteesNick Zaccaria, Finance ChairMass ScheduleMonday - Friday:8:30am Chapel1st Saturday of Month: 8:30am ChapelSaturday (Vigil):5:00pm ChurchSunday: 7:30, 8:30 and 10:30am ChurchHoly Days:9:30am ChurchConfession: Saturday, 4 - 4:30pm or byappointment

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITYJune 11John Pepe r/b Mary MarraPatrick J. Glynnr/b Laura & Greg BiersterJune 12For the People of the ParishPatrick J. Glynnr/b Laura & Greg BiersterFlorence Planerr/b Frank Petranich & Kathy MahoneyAnthony Cantalupo r/b WifeZony Johnson r/b Alex BarlettaPeter Lagatta r/b Chris & John MiskoJune 13Anne Shaffer r/b Mary ShafferVinny Marrone r/b FamilyJune 14Fr. Paul Engel O.F.M.r/b Staff of St. Pio’sJune 15Mrs. Margaret Ferraror/b Bert & Mary BradyJune 16Special IntentionsJune 17Souls in PurgatoryHealing: F r. Douglas F reer, J ill Rager, MarciHaxall, The Filippini Religious Teachers inRome, Albania & Ethiopia, Mary Anne Grandinetti, Fred Barbeito, Christopher Durso, NicholasMeola, Bernard D’Andrea, Sangita Rossano,Colleen Anderson, Marie Graham, RJ Graham,Michael Christa, Joann Christa, Sharon Witty,Nick Lettas, Mary Buontempo, Michael Iansito,Annalise Magliaro, Maria Rosanio, RosemarieAmendola, Cathy Roth, Elaine Siekierski, DonnaMilano, Pat McCourt, Maureen Burrell, Antonietta Palmiero, Helen Burn, Baby Landon Wierks,Nanci Lopes, Mark Turano, Anthony DeMaio, JoeGomeringer, Emily Mautner, Ginny Stefanacci,Joe Romano, Kevin Griffin, Romeo Guzzone,For all who have received Prayer Blankets & ForAll the Sick of the Parish(Names will remain on the healing prayer list for 4 weeks;please call the parish office if you wish to extend).The Deceased: Marilyn Giordano, Marge Tremain, Florence Tynski, Lucille Chiesa, ArleenGrudus, Vic Ronchetti, Marie Woodrow, SusanDunrovich, Maryanne Kennedy, Dennis Maloney,Howard Reif, Patricia Towle, Jerry Betzner, DorothyCostello, Lucas Knopf, Robert Gadaleta, Joan Jarvis,Patrick Cowley, Jim Carlson, Fr. Paul EngelOur Heroes: All our parishioners and friendswho are serving in the Military, as well as our Police, Firefighters, First Responders, and all whoare put in harm’s way for our protection.June 18William Higgins r/b Wife & FamilyPatrick Murray r/b Dot SpinellaJune 19Margo Camacho r/b Gail & Joe MariniFor All Living & Deceased Fathersespecially of St. Pio’s ParishSophie Bleach & Son, Allen Kowtkor/b Kowtko FamilyMarie & Frank Clapsr/b Tony & Doris GalloKathleen Critides r/b Family FriendThe Altar Bread and Wine for themonth of June have beendonated in loving memory forMarie Totaro, requested byRosemarie, Francine, and Denise.The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in theChurch from June 11th through June17th in loving memory of John Lodatorequested by Jack and Debbie.

June 12, 2022Letter from the Pastor, Fr. JoeAs your pastor, and because of the news in the press this past week, I feel it is imperative to clarify, for the sake of all Catholics in our 2 parishes, the issue of abortion.Abortion is, objectively speaking, a mortal sin. Pope Francis, on at least 2 occasionsthat I am aware of, has publicly stated that abortion is murder. Murder is a mortal sin.Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, as well as past popes haveall taught that abortion is a grave sin. The teaching of the Church is clear, and, is expressed in the current Catechism of the Catholic Church as well.Receiving communion, without repentance and confession, for those who publiclypromote abortion or the expansion of abortion, aids in abortion, or procures an abortion, and receives communion, adds another mortal sin of sacrilege. A person whodies in the state of mortal sin is bound for hell.In order for a sin to be mortal, three conditions must be met:the sin must be grave matterthe person committing the sin must be aware the sin is grave matterthe person committing the sin must give full consent to it, and freely choose it.All 3 conditions must be present for it to be a mortal sin, not just one or two ofthem.For example, if a young teenager has a forced abortion out of pressure from others, itmight not be a mortal sin. She would not meet the third condition, and maybe eventhe second. It is a serious issue though, and she should bring it to confession.All sins can be forgiven if one is repentant. Priests are available to help people workthrough this issue and any other sins they bring to a confessor. God is rich in Mercyand is not seeking to condemn anyone. He is joyful when one comes to Him seekingreconciliation!I am stating this so you are aware of the Holy Spirit’s voice in the teachings of theChurch, and make informed and morally correct decisions, for the sake of your salvation.Sincerely as your pastor,Rev. Joseph G. Hlubik,Missionary of Mercy of Pope FrancisPastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Bay Head, NJPastor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Church, Lavallette, NL

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITYGOOD COUNCIL BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGNEnvelopes will be given out at all Masses, the weekend of June 18and 19. Please take them home and put your donation (bills, orchecks), whatever you prefer and return them the following weekend, June 25 and 26 at any Mass. You may also return them to theparish office. Your donations will benefit Good Council Homeswho help babies and mothers. Good Council helps when a womanand her unborn baby finds herself alone and homeless.We are in much need for volunteersfrom our parish to help on the weekendof June 18 and 19 to hand out envelopesfor the Baby Bottle Campaign beforeand after all Masses. Please callGeorgina Vastola at 732-793-4482or e-mail at gmvastola@optimum.netThankyou!GOD OF LOVE AND LIFEFATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRITSt. Pio’s Parish would like to welcome their newestmembers to our faith community.:Richard and Nora SchneiderandEdward and Ellen Schilke and Family“But when He comes, the Spirit of truth,He will guide you to all truth.” John 16:13Listen, listen to the Holy Spirit. Soften your heart andlisten to the Holy Spirit who talks for Himself, God theFather and our Lord Jesus Christ. Our God, the BlessedTrinity, is the God of love and life. Listen to His word, accept His love and accept the truth that abortion is evil.BE, ACT and VOTE PRO-LIFE in 2022

June 12, 2022ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETYOFFICERS INSTALLATION2022 - 2024St.Pio’s annual summer All Cash 50-50 Raffle isnow under way. Raffle tickets for all registered parishioners have already been mailed out. Raffle tickets are available at all Masses through September.Please stop by and support this important fundraiser. We thank you for your past support and lookforward to a great summer. Drawing date is Friday,September 23rd. 1st prize last fall was over 16,000. Thank you, The Raffle CommitteePresident:Vice Pres:Corr. Sec:Treasurer:Rec. Sec:Joan BlanchfieldGerry A damsJane BorowskiPat KevishJoan Romano

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITYPARISH INFORMATIONAnointing of the Sick - This sacrament is for thosefacing serious illness or surgery, and for those ofadvanced years. If you or a family member is planning to enter the hospital, please see one of thepriests following Mass to receive this sacrament orcall the parish office for an appointment.Baptisms and MarriagesPlease visit St. Pio’s web site for information omReceiving Communion:x Holy Communion will be distributed in thehand. Those wishing to receive Communion onthe tongue should wait until the end of the Communion distribution and receive from the Priest.x x Only Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion with a valid Sacred Heart/St. Pio ID cardcan receive Communion in a Pyx to take to thesick and homebound. For anyone that is not aEucharistic Minister and is requesting a Hostneeds to see the Priest before or after Mass.Hosts will not be distributed during Mass.If you need a low gluten Host, please go to theCommunion line in the front on the pulpit side,and ask the Eucharistic Minister.Sponsorship CertificatesLetters of EligibilityGodparents and sponsors, together with the parentsmust be willing to help the baptized grow in love forChrist and neighbor. By word and example, the godparents will encourage the candidate to live theChristian life and fulfill faithfully the obligationsconnected with it. (cf. Code of Canon Law, c. 872-874).A sponsor must:x be at least 16 years of age.x have received the Sacraments of Baptism, HolyEucharist & Confirmation.x if married, must have been married in the Catholic Church.x attend Mass faithfully participating in the lifeand support of the Church, receiving the Eucharist, and leading a life according to theteachings of the Church.x be registered at the Parish of St. Pio ofPietrelcina for at least six (6) months prior tothe request.Please note, if you received all your sacraments atSt. Pio of Pietrelcina years ago but now live elsewhere, you are a member of the parish in whose territory you reside. This is where the sponsor certificate must be obtained.**Children of parishioners over 21 years of ageshould register independently.**Lost & Found Items:Please call the parish office.Please be aware that e-mails statingthat they are from Fr. Joe Hlubik arestill being circulated regarding therequest of money for gift cards. Thisis definitely a SCAM and he wouldlike everyone to be very aware notto respond to them.Contributions Weekendof June 5, 2022This PastWeekSame weekLast YearAt Church 7,762 8,153Online 936 1,295Total 8,698 9,448ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL PROGRESS:Goal: 46,000.00Pledged: 24,180.00 (53% of Goal)Paid: 22,400.00Total Donors: 90Total Gifts: 91Average Gift: 265.71Please consider givingOnline with our safe, secureParish Giving program. It isvery easy to sign up, just scanthe QR code (use the camera onyour phone) or visit the parishwebsite.