Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2026
"In trial or difficulty I have recourse to Mother Mary,
whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear."
St. Therese of Lisieux
As we crown our Blessed Mother this weekend, we honor her as our primary model of faith and devotion. Mary’s crown was forged from a lifetime of faithful "yeses" - from Bethlehem to the foot of the Cross. She shows us that true greatness is found in simple, everyday trust in God’s will. By honoring her, we remember that we are never alone. This month, let us entrust our families and our hopes to her maternal care, knowing she hears every whisper of our hearts.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
Sunday
8:30 am | 10:00 am | 12:00 pm
As a parish, let us pray specifically for those being called to the priesthood, the diaconate, and religious life. May they have the courage to say "yes" to the Shepherd’s call so they may serve His flock with generous hearts. We especially pray for the young people of our own community, that they may be open to wherever the Lord is leading them.
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
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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!
Community is truly at the heart of our mission at Ss Peter & Paul, and we were blessed to see that spirit in action at our 5th Annual Spring Fiesta! We want to extend an enormous thank you to the Roberts family for their incredible generosity in hosting us at East LA. Because of their kindness, every dollar raised from the event went directly toward supporting SPP! It was wonderful to see such a large turnout of parishioners and friends coming together for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun. This vibrant sense of connection is what makes our SPP community so special. We'd also like to thank the wonderful staff at East LA for the delicious food & drinks and for their warm hospitality throughout the evening!
And of course, thank you to everyone who attended and supported this event. Your presence helped make this year’s Fiesta our most successful one yet!
The 2026 Annual Appeal is officially underway at our parish. This yearly initiative is more than just a collection; it is a critical opportunity for us to support the mission of the Church across all four counties of our Archdiocese. We extend our sincere gratitude to the parishioners who have already made a pledge or gift to the 2026 Appeal. If you have not yet had the chance to contribute, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you can help us meet our goal.
Our 50/50 raffle is well underway, and we're nearing the drawing on June 29. If you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, they are $10 each or 13 for $100. Every entry directly supports our parish and its ministries, and one lucky winner will take home half of the final pot. You can pick them up after Mass, at the office, or download the 50/50 ticket form linked below. Thanks for your continued support!
News & Announcements
Share the Bread of Life as a Eucharistic Minister: All Ss Peter & Paul is looking for parishioners to join our ministry as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. These are lay people who have the privilege of administering Holy Communion to the faithful during the Liturgy. Dan Apadula will be leading an upcoming training session for all new volunteers. If you feel called to this ministry, please click here to sign up via our interest form, or contact Dan directly at daniel.apadula@spphoboken.com for more information.
2026 Annual Appeal Our parish is nearly halfway to our goal for the 2026 Annual Appeal! This incredible outpouring of support helps sustain vital ministries across the Archdiocese - from caring for the vulnerable to forming future priests - while making our own parish a more vibrant place to worship. If you haven’t had a chance to participate yet, please help us keep this momentum going! You can pick up a pledge form at the back of the church or make a quick, secure gift at rcan.org/sharing.
Called By Name: Please click here to read an important message from Cardinal Tobin regarding asking for 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. Thank you for supporting vocations!
