226 Hurffville Road Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Phone: (856) 228-1616 Fax: (856) 228-6332

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

January 24, 2016 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

 We are happy to welcome the

following into the Christian Community,

 

BRODY THOMAS GIBBONS  

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the

faithful departed, especially

MARCELLINO DISTEFANO (BROTHER OF ANNAMARIA

DISTEFANO, LORELLA DISTEFANO, AND LISA MCKENZIE) 

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 228 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—12 & 1—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 11:00 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.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 4:30 p.m.—The Colaberdino Family req. by Maureen & Ralph Colaberdino SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Christine Barbone req. by the Lopresti Family Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Ward req. by Rosemary Camiolo Robin Spadaro req. by Susan Burger Martin World Peace req. by Nancy Dick Dec’d Members of the Brady/Donnelly Families req. by Nancy Dick Samuel Veneziale req. by the Aruffo Family 10:00 a.m.—Intentions of Wolfy for Birthday req. by Mom 11:30 a.m.—People of the Parish 6:00 p.m.—Margaret Hodge req. by Ann Hodge MONDAY, JANUARY 25 9:00 a.m.—Robin Spadaro req. by the Abbott Family TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 9:00 a.m.—Katherine A. LaRocco req. by Tom & Sally LaRocco WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 9:00 a.m.—Special Intention req. by the Burns Family THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 9:00 a.m.—Norman Carroll req. by His Sister, Marie FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 9:00 a.m.—Sam Conigllio (1st Anniv.) req. by His Daughter, Lucine Pries SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 9:00 a.m.—John & Margaret Smith req. by Susan, Al & Maryann Smith 4:30 p.m.—Peg & Joe Matteo req. By Maureen & Ralph Colaberdino SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 8:00 a.m.—Michael Coyle req. by Eileen & Mike Gallagher 10:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions John Lepo req. by Lou & Joann Barnes All Dec’d Sancta Familia Council Knights req. by a Brother Knight Tim Goldschmidt req. by Mike & Sue Marzolf Phyllis Wood req. by Joseph, Diane & Gabriella DiRenzo Peter Monaghan req. by Joe & Dee Cericola Ruth Corcoran req. by the Murray Family Robert Consolo req. by Lisa & Tom Houck Leonard Dolce req. by the Gilbert Family 11:30 a.m.—Maria B. Henning req. by Lisa & Matthew Tomasco, Jr. 6:00 p.m.—People of the Parish

Reflections from Father John

In today’s Gospel from Luke the congregation that was listening to Jesus read from the scroll the passage from Isaiah and then to complete it by adding, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing,” could have only meant two things to do those who were listening. The first interpretation could have been, “He (Jesus) is reminding us that God’s spirit is with us all and that these days will be blessed because of God’s presence among us.” The other interpretation could have been a more literal one, i.e. is He saying He is the fulfillment of that passage? Does He mean to tell us He is the anointed one? Yes and yes!

That is why just a little bit later Jesus says, “Surely you will quote me this passage, physician heal yourself.” He says this so there could be no mistake He was speaking literally, i.e. He (Jesus) is the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God on earth.

Many did not understand that yet in Jesus’ time, others would eventually come to believe through Jesus’ words and actions proving He was the Messiah. We all have come to believe it since we are here worshipping. Nevertheless, Jesus still says to us right here and right now, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” It begs the question of us, do we believe it and if yes, then do we also help bring about the kingdom of God in this world?

For some, to bring about the kingdom here on earth means, attending mass and prayer. That is just one component. We are to bring the kingdom to others through the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, especially this Jubilee Year of Mercy. As a reminder for all of us here they are in an easy list we can remember.

The Corporal Works of Mercy feed the hungry give drink to the thirsty clothe the naked shelter the homeless visit the sick visit the imprisoned bury the dead

The Spiritual Works of Mercy counsel the doubtful instruct the ignorant admonish sinners comfort the afflicted forgive offenses bear wrongs patiently pray for the living and the dead

The Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council express deep appreciation of parishioners who supported their recent fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A. All proceeds generated from the event will be used to purchase “My First Missal” for our First Communicants.

Not everyone is drawn to the same works, some love to visit

the sick while others are more like teachers and gravitate

towards instructing the ignorant or counseling the doubtful.

During this great Jubilee year we really need to look at these

works, one at a time and try to practice them as best we can,

again some may be more to our suiting but also the Lord may

be pulling us out of our comfort zone. Either way please pray

about it and incorporate them into your life, they help build

virtue and holiness and give us great joy knowing that we are

being Christ to someone. We are bringing about the kingdom

so that no matter what we are doing and where we are doing

it we can say along with our Lord, “Today this Scripture is

fulfilled in your hearing.”

God bless you,

Fr. John

2015 Contribution Statement

If you are in need of a copy of your annual con-tributions to the parish through church envelopes or checks for tax purposes, please contact the parish office to request a copy.

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 joanne.raggio@churchoftheholyfamily.org so that we may include them in our prayers throughout the year.

Please pray for: John Ardecki, 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, Daniel DiGiuseppe, Mark Dillon, Nicole Domingo, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Geraldo Pabon Giglio, Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, Gianna Hartley, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Brendan Kreckel, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, John Matthews, Michael McCall, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Gregory Poeppel, Geno Rapone, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Brett Staffieri, Kevin Sutcliffe, Leo Troy IV, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Sunday, January 24 IHN Hosting Homeless—All week, Aquin

AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Monday, January 25 Tuesday, January 26

Adoration—11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m., Church Afternoon Bible Study—1:30 p.m., Fausto

Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Wednesday, January 27

GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Thursday, January 28

Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church Grief Support—7:00 p.m., Fausto

AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Friday, January 29

Saturday, January 30 AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room

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

PRAYER SHAWLS are available for those who are sick and in

need of prayerful comfort. Each shawl is handmade with prayers knitted or crocheted right in. If you would like a prayer shawl for a loved one, please contact Donna at 582-7578. Would you like to help make prayer shawls? Ladies meet twice monthly on Wednesday afternoon and no experience is required. Call Donna for details.

Stephen Ministry—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:

stephenministry@churchoftheholyfamily.org

Catholic Healthcare Services Do you or someone you love need care at home? Contact the Diocese of Camden’s Home & Parish Healthcare Services Resource and Referral Help Line 1-888-26 VITALity (1-888-268-4825) A Free and simple Gateway to Help at Home for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities seeking to remain healthy, safe, and secure in their homes. The VITALity HELP-LINE: Provides information and access into Community, Health and Medical Services. Arranges for Care Coordinators to visit you at your Home to help you navigate the complex healthcare insurance and provider system. All this is provided at no charge through the charitable efforts of the Diocese of Camden.

Visit Vitality.camdendiocese.org for more information. A Healthcare Ministry of the Camden Diocese. Funded through the House of Charity

and the Healthcare Foundation of the Camden Diocese

Donut Sunday—Next weekend after

the Sunday morning masses, plan to spend time with your parish family in the Aquin Center as you enjoy refreshments together!

If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please contact the parish office. Denise Allen, Glenn Angud, Dorothy Blaszczyk, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Nicholas Carducci, Rose Carrasquillo, Denise Carson, Irene Cramer, Diane Damm, Ernest Dellapia, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Jim Donato, Joseph Egan, Nancy Ellis, Donna Marie Gallo, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, Jody Harvey, J. T. Hayes, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Bill LaPorta, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Angelica Luague, Joyce Macitti, Edward Manzo III, Matthew Martin, Ruth Maiese, Ryan Miscavage, Laynee Nelson, Erin O’Keefe, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, Alice Schwartz, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Della Viola, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey

Please call the parish office if a loved one needs a priest.

Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council # 11498 is again offering scholarships to parishioners. The scholarships will be awarded to 8th graders entering a Catholic high school, high school seniors entering any college, as well as college students entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th years of college study. Applications may be obtained from any Knight, and at the doors of the church. All completed applications must be postmarked by March 18, 2016. For further information, call (856) 589-3432.

Knights to Offer Scholarships

We’ve listened and heard…In response to busy family schedules we will offer a non-traditional classroom setting that meets every other week with a small assignment during the off weeks. The children will have a homeroom and two other rotations utilizing the talents of more than one teacher. One station will have Bible stories with activities, another will have catechetical lessons with games and hands-on experiences, and at a third station the children can respond to all they have learned with an artistic project. Each evening will begin and end with prayer time with homeroom teachers.

It is our hope that the children (and parents) will be excited about their class and their faith. The program is developed so the children will learn more than ever and have fun while they learn.

Please pray about and consider this option. Stop in the office and discuss it with our staff. Also, as always, please consider being part of our teaching team. It is our hope to create an option for our families that is conducive to today’s family life. Faith and family are number one!

Registration will begin in a few weeks.

Attention: All Religious Ed Families

SUPPORT FOR THE HEARTS ON THE MEND: GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT HOLY FAMILY

We all have experienced losses in our life. The normal and natural reaction to any significant emotional loss is grief. And grief hurts! We need support and help to get through these times. Grief Support Groups help us cope with the loss of a loved one by being with people who share similar experiences. They also journey with us in rebuilding our lives and provide us with a safe environment and the accurate informa-tion about grief and grief recovery.

The support group will meet for eight weeks on Thursdays, beginning January 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fausto Conference Room. Whether your grief is new and raw or lingering and unresolved, these sessions will help you to heal and move toward peace and acceptance of the absence of the loved one in your life. If you are someone who has lost a dear one to death; we welcome you to join for these sessions.

For more information, please call the parish office, 856-228-1616, or email Deacon Joe at kaincrew@comcast.net

Our Lady of Hope Regional School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from January 31 through February 5. The theme for Catholic Schools Week this year is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service.”

Our weeklong celebration will include an Open House for new families on Tuesday, February 2 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Visiting families will have an opportunity to tour our wonderful school while classes are in session, meet members of our administration, faculty and staff, and enjoy light refreshments.

The Open House will begin with opening remarks starting at 9:00 a.m. followed by student guided tours. Please call our Advancement Director, Jennifer Van Es, at 227-4442 Ext. 107 if you are able to attend this event.

www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org

Interested in Serving Your Parish?

Dates for winter Diocesan Training Sessions to become an Extraordinary Minister, Lector or Cantor have been received.

If you are interested in serving your parish in one of these capacities please contact Joanne at the parish office—856-228-1616—to learn of the upcoming dates and locations.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word will meet during Lent on February 14 and 28 during the 10:00 mass. To participate, attend the 10:00 mass and have your children join us when they are called at the start of the Liturgy of the Word. The children will gather in the Aquin Center to discuss the readings on their level. We are looking for volunteers to help out. Please call us. If you have questions please email us at reled@churchoftheholyfamily.org or call 228-2215.

The Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council is sponsoring a Diaper Drive. Please bring diaper donations to the gathering space now through January 31. All donations will go to local Pro Life non profit organizations. We appreciate your support!

Diaper Drive

The Rock at WTHS meets January 28,, February 4 and February 18 from 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the IMC. All WTHS students and faculty are invited to join us for our Catholic After School Club! Youth Snow Tubing Trip—February 6, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Blue Mountain in the Poconos. $55 per person includes round trip motor coach, 3 hours of tubing, breakfast on the bus and snacks. Youth can pack a lunch or bring money to purchase something. Sign ups are open. Parent chaperones are needed

and welcome. Congratulations to all Washington Township students who were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, 1/13.

Thank you to the twenty 5th-8th graders and high school leaders who participated in the MLK Day of Service on January 18. Participants enjoyed breakfast, daily mass and then hosted Bingo for residents at Cardinal Village. High School Bible Study meets on Wednesday from 7pm-8:30pm in the Youth Lounge! All 8th-12th Graders are welcome! Bring your Catholic Bible. PB and J Club—February 13 and 27 from10-11 a.m. in Aquin. All 5th-12th Graders are invited to make sandwiches for the Cathedral Soup Kitchen in Camden. Please bring two loaves of bread and either smooth PB or grape squeeze jelly. No RSVP needed, but helpful in planning.

JDR

Life-Long Faith Formation & Evangelization Spirituality & Worship

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday: 2 Tm 1:1-18 or 9:1-22; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30

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, February 9 Tuesday, March 8

Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Aquin Center. Plan ahead by calling Linda at 228-1616 to schedule.

This week the Office of Christian Formation is open Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Please call 228-2215 to speak to a staff member during office hours or to leave a voice message.

Youth Ministry News

“Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared…” (NEHEMIAH 8:10 a) Ezra’s instructions to the people show us that God does not forbid us from enjoying the good things in life, he wants us to be happy! However, He expects us in Stewardship to generously share our blessings with those who are in need, without expecting anything in return. Received Budgeted Difference January 3, 2016 $12,700 $16,250 -$3,550 FY 2016 to date $379,904 $438,750 -$58,846

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

Online Giving—Try it!

Insanity Live with Elizabeth Come get your sweat on with a cardio class for adults based on max interval training. Suitable for all fitness levels. Classes run Thursday evenings: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3 and 3/17 at 7:45 p.m. in the Aquin Center room 107.

Cost is $40. Drop in rate, $7. Must sign up and pre-pay in the Religious Education Office. Call: 228-2215 for more information.

More and more parishioners are giving their contributions

through Online Giving, a secure program that allows you to

easily transfer funds from your account to ours. If you like, you

can try out the system without creating an account. Instead,

select the “Quick Give” option which is right underneath the

Existing User Login section. The website will then take you to a

page that describes the Quick Give process. From there, click

“Continue Quick Give” and make your donation.

Catholic Divorce Ministry Divorce and Beyond is a seminar/support group for those who are separated and have made the decision to divorce or have gone through a divorce.

A 12-week program will be held at Our Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary's Church) parish hall, 32 Carroll Avenue, Williams-town on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM beginning on March 2.

A $20.00 registration fee will cover the cost of the seminar and materials. For more information please call Debbie: 856-881-4133