226 Hurffville Road ● Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Phone: (856) 228-1616 Fax: (856) 228-6332
www.churchoftheholyfamily.org
Church of the Holy Family
August 13, 2017 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
HOLY FAMILY’S 2017 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
PARISH INFORMATION Reverend John Picinic, Pastor Reverend Alfred Onyutha, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Deacon Joseph Kain Mrs. Julie LaRosa, Youth Ministry Mrs. Judi DiBabbo, Director, Faith Formation Sr. Paula Randow, OSF, Principal Mrs. Joanne Raggio, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Linda Johansson, Business Manager Mrs. Charlene Campbell, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Candice Kelly-Devine, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Jeanne Passanante, Choir Director Mrs. Elayne Cipolla, Office Assistant
Parish Office Open weekdays from 9 AM-12 PM & 1-4 PM and Monday through Thursday from 6-8 PM 226 Hurffville Road Sewell, New Jersey 08080 856-228-1616 fax—856-228-6332 www.churchoftheholyfamily.org
Christian Formation Office Open weekdays Monday—Thursday from 10 AM—4 PM 856-228-2215 Our Lady of Hope Regional School 420 South Blackhorse Pike Blackwood, New Jersey 08012 (856) 227-4442
Liturgical Schedule Saturday Evening Mass 4:30 PM Sunday Mass 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM Daily Mass 9:00 AM (and 7:00 PM on First Fridays) Holy Day Schedule (please check the bulletin) 7:00 PM (Vigil), 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Confessions Saturday Morning at 9:30 AM Saturday Afternoon from 3:45 to 4:25 PM First Fridays at 6:30 PM or by appointment Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM First Friday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 AM Saturday Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesdays after the 9:00 AM Mass
Please call the parish office if you or a family member is in the hospital,
needs the Sacrament of Anointing, or needs the Eucharist brought to them.
Information about Preparing for Baptism or Marriage may be found on our parish website.
We are happy to welcome the following into our Christian Community, DYLAN JAMES FLANNERY
We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially DYLAN BRODY & MEGAN MONTGOMERY
We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed.
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 4:30 p.m.—Craig Munch req. by Pat & Cathy Kerr
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Theresa DiStanisloa req. by Candice & Don & Sons Caroline Costantino req. by Dino & Marge Crocetto Mary Grace Jablonowski req. by Holy Family Stephen Ministry Members Joseph Biggs req. by Joe & Gina Giglio John Kulka req. by Charles & Mary Sagan Poor Souls in Purgatory req. by a Friend 10:00 a.m.—People of the Parish 11:30 a.m.—Rose Carrasquillo req. by Joe & June Gargano 6:00 p.m.—Tim Goldschmidt req. by His Family
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 9:00 a.m.—Louis Galbo req. by His Family 7:00 p.m.—Intentions of Joanne Consalvo req. by Mary Coccia
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 6:30 a.m.—Dec’d Members of the Marotta Family req. by Thomas C. Bertolini & Family 9:00 a.m.—Edward Reilly req. by His Wife, Catherine 7:00 p.m.—Lcdr. August F. Pellin III req. by His Family
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 9:00 a.m.—Intentions of Nancy Verrilli req. by Nancy Dick
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 9:00 a.m.—Thomas F. Hagerty req. by the Aruffo Family
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 9:00 a.m.—Gabriel Gonzales req. by Mr. & Mrs. A. Umali & Family
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 9:00 a.m.—Dec’d Members of the Burns Family 2:00 p.m.—Brody/Montgomery Wedding 4:30 p.m.—Intentions of Mary D’Angelo req. by Nancy Dicks
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 8:00 a.m.—Concetta DiStefano req. by the Bartolomeo Family 10:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Connie Szymendera req. by Her Husband, Tony Joyce Mueller req. by Joe & June Gargano Margaret Dougherty Ronald Longo Sr. req. by Nicholas & Elizabeth Mattera Martha Gerber req. by the Bertolini Family Anna Ward req. by Gina Apendula & Rose Twardzik Theresa DiStanisloa req2. by Susan & Michael Helfrich Frank Kurian req. by Lou & Joann Barnes Protection of Unborn Babies in the Womb req. by Teri Catalano 11:30 a.m.—People of Parish 6:00 p.m.—Albert Bartkovsky (22nd Anniversary) req. by Betty & Family
Today, twelve years ago I was ordained at my hometown parish of Our Lady of Grace. I remember the day, it was clear, sunny, and hot. A typical August day, but far from typical for me, my family and friends. I understood what I was doing as I am sure even those who get married know that they are sure, but you can never imagine the fullness of what it is you are doing on that day.
I could imagine all the moments I would have as a priest, be they moments of great joy and at times moments of great challenges, and these were moments I could envision even as I lay prostrate in front of the sanctuary.
Even though I had these thoughts I did not see everything they encompassed or had in store. As I reflect over the twelve years, though not long as say 25, 40, or 50 years, the friendships I have made from my time at Bishop Eustace to now at Holy Family are incredible. To be blessed by so many wonderful, good and holy people is amazing. The blessings we receive as priests are numerous: to preach, to administer the sacraments, to prepare for liturgy, our own prayer life, etc., are all so meaningful and of great import. However, in those moments relationships are made and are built up.
I understand now, that even thought I gave up the possibility of having my own children and being married, as priests we are married to everyone and all are our spiritual children. Going through seminary I always thought that saying was so cliché, i.e. you get more children by priests because all become your family. However, as the years have gone by I understand clearer what Jesus said to the Apostles, that since they gave up so much they would be greatly rewarded both here and in heaven, and I can see and experience those rewards
already because of you. To know that you are my friends and there are so many of you, actually too difficult to count, gives me a profound sense of purpose.
There is no greater thing for a priest than to love his people and know that he is loved in return. I strive to love all and I pray I will have the same fervor before I leave this earth as did St. Paul, here are his words, and not only words but something he truly meant and felt, “I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie; my conscience joins with the Holy Spirit in bearing me witness that I have great sorrow and constant anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh.”
In my twelve years as a priest I have come to understand these words more and more especially since I have become a pastor. Everything is about relationships and love. I have received the two great gifts in my life, the first was being ordained to serve the people, the second gift was the people themselves. My prayer much like St. Paul’s is that I too will be a gift to you to help you on your journey to heaven, for in the end that is our goal, to be with God for all eternity. Thank you for your prayers, love and friendship. It has made these twelve years a priest the greatest joy of my life.
God bless you,
Fr. John
Reflections by Father John Twelve Years a Priest
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holyday of Obligation
Mass Schedule Vigil—Monday, August 14
7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 15
6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
If you have a friend or loved one serving in the military – please call the parish office, 228-1616, or send his/her name to [email protected] so that we may include them in our prayers throughout the year.
Please pray for: Brandon Balsama, Ryan Bandy, Marc-Anthony Bartolomeo, Nicholas Bedingfield, Adam Beitz, Patrick Billmann, Lucas Blasko, Michael Blaszczyk, Antonio Brino, Kevin Britt, Mark Burns, Tim Campbell, Drakkar Carter, Christopher Cassidy, Calvin Colclough, Dylan Colclough, Tom
Cunningham, Luke Demas, Daniel DiGiuseppe, Mark Dillon, Nicole Domingo, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Geraldo Pabon Giglio, Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, Steven Horne, William Hossain, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Gregory Poeppel, Samantha Preis, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Corey James Schwartz, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Michael Stadlman, Brett Staffieri, Sean Patrick Stailey, Nicholas Terasov, Leo Troy IV, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski
If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please contact the parish office. Please pray for our those listed below.
Denise Allen, Eladia Angud, Helen Bernhardt, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Deborah Borrelli, Erin Bossart, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Stephanie Brown, Denielle Candolora, Michael Caporale, Denise Carson, Dee Cericola, Joe Cericola, Adele Charlton, Jaime Cherry-Kline, Harry Chew, Doreen Clark, Mike Cosmo, Irene Cramer, Luca Cundo, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Zenia DeLeon, Joseph Derr, Louis DeSantis, Patricia DeSantis, Arthur A. Devera, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido, Jim Donato, Joseph Egan, Veronica Egan, Nancy Ellis, Margi Fendt, Holly Fitzgerald, Mary Jean Forde, Domenick Frese, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Tristan Joel Gonzales, Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Mary Jablonowski, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Emerita Lacuanan, Joann Lanzilotti, Vincent Lanzilotti, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Joe Lucchesi, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Joseph P. Mann, Edward Manzo III, Milana Marino, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Johnny Miller, Ryan Miscavage, Anne Molavi, Patrick Murray, Linda Nelson, Marty Norman, Erin O’Keefe, Cindy Ortiz, Mary Ann Panto, Dan Paolucci, Barbara Rodier, Nora Ronsayro, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, John Sanders, Marcy Schilling, Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Mildred Shirley, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Ed Tuso, Dylan Vitucci, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey, Marge Ziegenfuss, Mark Zimmerman
Please call the parish office if a loved one needs a priest.
Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family
Sunday, August 13—Fr. John’s 12th Anniversary to Priesthood AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Monday, August 14 Tuesday, August 15—Feast of the Assumption
Two Hearts Prayer Group—7:30 p.m., Aquin Room 108 Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Wednesday, August 16 GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Thursday, August 17 Grief Support Alumni—7:00 p.m., Fausto
Knights of Columbus—8:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Friday, August 18 Saturday, August 19
AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room Brody/Montgomery Wedding—2:00 p.m., Church
Inclusion Mass—4:30 p.m., Church
Pray for those Serving in the Military
Compassionate Outreach
If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Line, please call Joan at (856) 589-3964 or Louie at (856) 582-3559 with your intention.
All requests are held in confidence.
Parish Prayer Line
A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend— Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who has been struggling with the loss of a loved one, loneliness, cancer, a layoff, relocation, divorce, a spiritual crisis, recuperation, single parenthood, or any of countless other life challenges? Our Stephen Ministers can provide them with the focused care, encouragement, and support they need to make it through the crisis. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this confidential, one-to-one care of a Stephen Minister, please contact the Stephen Ministry Leadership through the Parish Office (856-228-1616) or by email:
Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for struggling marriages. If you are struggling in your marriage, attending a Retrouvaille program could be the best gift you give to your spouse, and family! Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. For more information visit our website at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
Prayer Shawl Ministry If you know of someone — family, friend, child or adult— undergoing a serious illness that could benefit by receiving a shawl, please call Donna at 582-7578.
The shawls are crocheted or knitted with prayer and love for the spiritual and physical health of the person who receives it.
Thinking about a change for your children for their education in September? Why not check out
Our Lady of Hope Regional School.
Our Lady of Hope Regional School is presently enrolling students for Grades PreK3 through 8th grade.
Tours and information about the school can be provided by calling 856-227-4442. Visit our website www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org for more information.
We offer two-year Tuition Grants to students who are presently attending a public school and would like to experience all that Catholic Schools offer. Learning about our Catholic Faith and how to live the Message of the Gospel is the foundation our school in all aspects. Call
for a tour and information!
Where your friends are there your riches are.
—Plautus
Thank you to our “family” at Holy Family
We are looking for more EMs that would like to do homebound visits. At the present time, there is one homebound at Parke Place that needs services once a month (you're part of a team) and one homebound that needs services every week on Trent Road. With our parishioners getting older, we receive more requests for homebound visits but do not have enough EMs to service them. Please help. If we get enough EMs to respond, we might be able to set up a team and you won't have to go every week. Please keep in mind that whatever mass you go to is fine. You will just contact your homebound person and let them know what time to expect you. Thank you.
Debbie Boone in Concert Music and Memories
Saturday, December 2, 7:30 p.m. Investors Bank Performing Arts Center 519 Hurffville-Crosskeys Road, Sewell
Holy Family has secured a limited number of exceptional tickets to the South Jersey Scholarship Fund - Music and Memories Concert with Debby Boone!
Please join us and help support this wonderful event that helps so many students. Holy Family will be offering tickets at a discounted price. Total price of ticket with fees is $57.00 a ticket, we will be offering the tickets for $45.00 each to our parishioners. There will be a four-ticket limit, tickets can only be purchased either in a pair or four tickets total, sorry no odd amounts will be sold. If you need one ticket or three tickets, or more than four, please see Ticketmaster website (https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/020052AB99DA380B#efeat4212). Tickets at Holy Family will go on sale Monday August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Tickets must be purchased at the office. Tickets are in Row A and B of section 4 and section 8, FRONT ROW SEATS!!!
Attention: Eucharistic Ministers
Patty and I extend our utmost thanks to you all for your outpouring of love, prayers and kind thoughts extended to us upon the death of my mom. It is our faith in the Resurrection and the hope of eternal life that sustains us through this time of loss. When we couple this faith with the beautiful memories shared throughout a lifetime, we find joy and a gentle sense of peace that brings us comfort. Your constant support in prayers, condo-lences and well wishes, has enabled us to more fully appreciate this mystery and see the hand of God extended to us and embrac-ing us through our time of sorrow. Holy Family became mom’s adopted parish in her final months and she expressed to me and Fr John her wish to have her funeral mass celebrated here. And you, the people of Holy Family, really gave her a beautiful send off with that celebration of the Eucharist. Again, we can’t thank you enough for your tre-mendous turn out and outpouring of love. I’m sure that Mom will continue to hold us all in prayer as she journeys into the eternal life of love and joy in the presence of our God and the saints. And with her great devotion to the Blessed Mother, as I said at mom’s funeral - “Mary Grace has finally met Mary full of Grace.” – Mom will keep us even closer to Mary as she continues to pray to our Blessed Mother for all of us. May God continue to bless you all and know that you are forever in our prayers and in our love.
Deacon Jerry and Patty
Special appreciation is extended to all the Merry Mailers who took time to help out with our latest parish mailing.
During the first week of August many parishioners responded to our plea for help. Their diligence enabled all the labeling, envelope stuffing and sealing of letters to inform parishioners of this year’s Lucky Seven Sweepstakes drawing to be mailed in a timely manner.
Merry Mailers
The Family Activities Committee is up and running again! Thank you and wel-come to Kristen Little our new Family Activity Coordinator. There are many activities planned for this year such as our kick off Sock Hop/Ice Cream Social to be held in Septem-ber along with activities each month such as Halloween Party, Brunch with Santa, Line Dancing, Italian Night, Mother-Daughter Tea and Easter Egg Hunt to name a few.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are in need of volunteers for each event. If you are interested in joining in, please call the parish office at (856) 228-1616 and let us know which activity you would like to be part of! Check the bulletin for details on the events! We are looking forward to a new year filled with excit-ing events where you can come join!!
Baptism Prep—Parents must attend a prep
class before Baptism is conferred. Expectant parents as well as Godparents are encouraged to attend. It is imperative that you register in advance for a class.
Tuesday, September 12 Tuesday, October 10
Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Plan ahead by calling Elayne at 228-1616 to schedule.
JDR
Life-Long Faith Formation & Evangelization
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Dt 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: Dt 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114:1-6; Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28
This week the Office of Faith Formation will open for business Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Office will be closed on Tuesday for the holyday.
Please call 228-2215 to speak to a staff member during office hours or to leave a voice message.
“He said, “Come”. Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.”
MATTHEW 14:29
When you hear Jesus calling, do you respond immediately and trust that He knows what He’s doing? If so, you are walking on water! When we say “yes” to Jesus, we are acting as his Stewards and feel the power of his presence in our lives. We can feel the freedom it gives us! Listen how Jesus is calling you to live the extraordinary life He has in mind for you.
Received Budgeted Difference July 30, 2017 $14,512 $16,250 -$1,738 FY 2017 to date $71,730 $81,250 -$9,520
Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!
Prayer and Worship Rosary Group—Tuesday, August 29 5:00-7:00 p.m. 6th-8th graders are asked join us to make dinner together and then pray the Rosary together in the Youth Lounge!
Justice and Service Summer Toiletries: Save your hotel shampoos/soaps etc. and bring them to Holy Family! We’ll take these to the soup kitchen in Camden when we go!* August 19— PB and J Club 10:00-11:00 a.m. All 6th-12th graders are welcome to join us to make PB and J sandwiches for the Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. Bring two loaves of bread and either smooth peanut butter or grape squeeze jelly. August 23—Cathedral Lunch Program 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 6th/7th/8th graders please join us to volunteer at the Lunch Program at the Diocesan Cathedral in Camden. We’ll prepare and serve 400+ lunches to those in need. Breakfast and transportation included! Permission forms required. Only 10 spaces available. $5 fee to help defray travel costs. August 21—Back Pack Night 8th grade-12th graders please help us fill backpacks for kids in need with donations made by our parishioners!
Community Life August 22—High Elevations Jump Night 6:00-7:30 p.m. 6th/7th/8th graders are invited to join us to jump and hang out! Socks included! Waters/sports drinks too! $13 per person! Permission form required. Sign up by 8/20! August 13—Movie Night—Monsters University 7:00-9:00 p.m. 6th/7th/8th graders are invited to join us for a movie in the Youth Lounge! Popcorn, snacks and drinks! Bring a canned good for our food pantry! August 16—Movie Night—TBD 9th-12th graders are invited to us for movie night in the Youth Lounge! Popcorn, snacks and drinks! Bring a canned good for the food pantry!
Are You an RN?
If you are then you have the unique
perspective of seeing how the mind, body
and spirit work together for the overall
health and wellbeing of each person. It is
this combination of physical, emotional and
spiritual care that heals the whole person. If
this sounds like something you believe in,
you may want to explore the ministry of Parish Nursing. This
ministry continues the healing work of Jesus in your faith
community by tending to the needs of its people. Your parish
would like to develop this ministry and you could be a vital part of
it.
There will be an informational meeting in the near future to
answer questions and outline the program. If you would like to
attend, please contact Mary Anne Serra, RN at (856)583-6120
(office), (856)426-9123 or email at
