February 2nd, 2020 236 E. Main Street Maple Shade, NJ 08052 January 19 th , 2020 Respect Life Sunday Rev. Joel R. Wilson, STL Pastor Rev. Ed Lipinski Weekend Assistant Rev. Robert Smith Weekend Assistant Fernando Linka Deacon James Manaloris Deacon Sean McMahon Deacon Ronald S. Meyers Deacon Mrs. Molly Kohler Business Manager Mrs. Theresa McCloskey Parish Secretary Sr. William Evelyn Galloway Receptionist Mrs. Joanne DiNunzio Director of Music Mrs. Susan Obuchowski Bulletin Coordinator Mr. Samuel Cerasi Sacristan Mr. Gerard Parria Facility Manager Mrs. Cynthia Smith Principal Mrs. Gina Scioli Secretary OLPHparish.com Facebook.com/OLPHMapleShade @olph_school @olphparishms [email protected]February 2 nd , 2020 Presentation of the Lord Rev. Joel R. Wilson, STL Pastor Rev. Ed Lipinski Weekend Assistant Rev. Robert Smith Weekend Assistant Fernando Linka Deacon James Manaloris Deacon Sean McMahon Deacon Ronald S. Meyers Deacon Mrs. Molly Kohler Business Manager Mrs. Theresa McCloskey Parish Secretary Sr. William Evelyn Galloway Receptionist Mrs. Joanne DiNunzio Director of Music Mrs. Susan Obuchowski Bulletin Coordinator Mr. Samuel Cerasi Sacristan Mr. Gerard Parria Facility Manager Mrs. Cynthia Smith Principal Mrs. Gina Scioli Secretary OLPHparish.com Facebook.com/OLPHMapleShade @olph_school @olphparishms [email protected]236 E. Main Street Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Carol McCracken Req. Helen & David Fantine Special Intention for Charles Neri Req. his Family
WED. 2/5/20 | 9AM Special Intention for Lucy & Magda Req. Magda
THUR. 2/6/20 | 9AM
Marian Sheply Req. The Paul Sheply Family
FRI. 2/7/20 | 9AM
Special Intention for Aidan Snyder Req. 9amers Special Intention for Freddy Curley Req. Mom-Mom
SAT. 2/8/20
5PM Special Intention for Freddy Curley Req. Mom-Mom
SUN. 2/9/20
8AM Dorothy Obuchowski Req. Gina Scioli Marie Meng Req. her Cousin, Sue
10AM People of the Parish
12PM Meta Schafer Req. her Family Marie Grimaldi Brennan & Anne Grimaldi Req. Linda Mae
Please pray for all those who are
ill in our parish that God’s healing power may
give them courage and strength.
We pray especially for: Jean Wolfe, David Adams, Cathy Hart, Charles Neri, Conrad Busch, Shanon Bianco, Ariel Keppler, Freddy Curley, Edith Dermody Westlund, Anthony Mannello, Michael Cimperman, Joseph Mauz, Clifton Fraser, Issa Maaddi, Mary Scott, Chuck Kennedy, Tommy Armstrong, Dave Christine, Joseph Cataldi, Makayla Becker, Kyran Hines, Corrine Kaz, John O’Donnell, Matthew Prudente, Angelo Rosado, Bertha Jacobs, Grace Bryson, Joseph Farace, Terry Huff, Sr., Dennis Adams, John Hatter, Anthony Martino, Allison Stathius, Jeannie Gender Hagan.
Sam & Mary Preto Req. Sam Preto & John Doherty Families
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 8
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let Your Perpetual Light shine upon them.
Edward Murphy
And may the souls of all the faithful departed,
Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Eucharistic Minister Schedule Feb. 8th & 9th
5pm C. Donia, M. Flatley,
B. Kamuca, K. Kelly.
8am J. Boyle, C. Holmes,
A. Marrero, G. Mornell..
10am T. Kovalesky, L. Martin,
T. McCloskey, R. Milo.
12pm J. Haggerty, J. Jericho.
Lector Schedule Feb. 8th & 9th
5pm A. Montesjardi
8am S. Obuchowski
10am T. Payne
12pm E. Meyers
The Presentation of the Lord
SUN Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
MON 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30, 16:5-13; Mk 5:1-20
TUE 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30─19:3; Mk 5:21-43
WED 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Mk 6:1-6
THU 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; Mk 6:7-13
FIRST FRI Sir 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29
SAT 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Mk 6:30-34
The sanctuary lamp is available for Special
Intentions, please call 856-667-8850 x 210.
To place a person’s name on the sick list, please
call Sr. Evelyn @ 667-8850 x 213.
February 2nd, 2020
My Dear Parish Family,
It is 40 days since Christmas! Today, the Feast of the Presentation, Joseph and Mary - after her time of purification - present baby Jesus in the Temple. And those Christmas-loving diehards finally put their decorations away. Rather than a spiritual message, this week I communicate some “nuts and bolts” of parish life.
Last week in the bulletin, we discussed the strength and future of our parish family, and in part, how it can be undermined with rumors. Building on that reality, I want to share with you some of the “new” that you may not be aware of.
Over the past several months two new parish teams or committees have emerged: the Pastoral Council and Buildings & Grounds. Years ago - so I am told - we had both of these necessary groups, but in the recent past they ceased to exist.
Pastoral Council: In October a newly forming parish pastoral council met for the first time. We meet monthly on the first Tuesday. At this point, six dedicated parishioners and I make up the team: Rosemary Acker, Tom Asher, Donna Marie Clancy, Mike Garofalo, Dawn Morning, Coni Tartaglia, and me. A pastoral council assists the pastor to create and enact a vision for our parish family. They can be tasked by the pastor to research certain topics and offer counsel. They help the pastor see the needs and dreams of the parish and help him communicate and spread the vision. Team members participate for 2-4 years. It is not a forever commitment! In the fall, we will be looking for a few more members to join the team.
Over these months, we have been busy. We are putting together bylaws for the council. We are reading Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter, perfect title for our first task. In the month of January, the team visited different parishes in the area to see how they do things, to learn from our neighbors. In the coming weeks, we will be introducing each of the members to you here in the bulletin and on the website.
Buildings and Grounds: In December, a newly forming B&G team met for the first time. With me and Jerry Parria our Facilities Manager, Jim Berg,
Jim Fleming, Ron Mikulski and Chuck Thompson, make up the group. We are charged with assessing our buildings, organizing a repair and preventive maintenance list, and determining the best use for our spaces. I am deeply indebted to these men on whose expertise I shall rely. Given the age of our buildings, and our lack of planning for mainte-nance, our B&G committee is key to our future success. Many of your are skilled in the trades, one of the riches of our parish life! We will have a volunteer form in the bulletin so that we can ask for help in an organized way. A Spring Cleaning Day is already in the works!
In my homily last week, I mentioned the need for a new team dedicated to Community Building and Outreach. This group does not yet exist, but we need it. We need folks who want to help us build up our community life, knit us together, help us to get to know each other better, and to reach out to the many parishioners in our family who have become inactive. For now, I am calling it LEAVEN - but we can decide on a name later. These women and men will be “a light to their neighbor’s feet” as Catherine Doherty beautifully said - illuminating this little corner of the world with the light of Christ. Our first meeting will be: Wednesday, February 19th at 7pm in Nolan Hall.
Anyone in our parish family who would like to be involved in this new group is welcome to attend. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, please email me: [email protected].
These are 3 new groups forming or formed this year! (That’s a lot of new.) Please participate in this newness and pray for its fruitfulness. That we may bring forth the Kingdom of Heaven in this little corner of the world!
636 N. Forklanding Road, P.O. Box 294, Maple Shade, New Jersey, 08052
For more information, please contact any Council member visit us at KofC5714.org. Facebook.com/KofC5714 Monthly Spaghetti Dinner – Friday, Feb. 21st – 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Cost is $10 for adults & $5 Children 12 & under. Dinner includes Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Linguini & Clam Sauce, Beverage & Dessert.
OLPH 2019 SENIOR CLUB Tues., February 11th | 11:00am Maple Shade Municipal bldg., N. Stiles Ave. Doors open at 11am in the Seniors Room. Seniors meet the Second Tuesday of each month. Next Senior meeting February 11th. Join us for a trip to Doolan’s restaurant in Spring Lake, NJ for a big St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday, March 17th! Lunch, Entertainment and Danc-ing all day!! For more info on these trips, please call Noreen Boyle at 215-869-2999 or 856-662-2999.
For all those who are going on the OLPH Seniors trip to Tropicana on Sunday, February 9th, Please arrive to the ACME parking lot by 9:45am to board the bus. Departure will be at 10:00am sharp!
THE MAPLE SHADE FOOD BANK We thank you so very much for your kind generosity. Please help us with your donation of
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Juice & Coffee and any other nonperishable food items that you can donate. Again, thank you so much for your charitable heart and continued support of our Mission.
OLPH BIBLE STUDY February 4th, 2020. Our theme: Unlocking the Mysteries. Please join us!
Club, Community & Parish Events
KINGDOM KIDS
Feb. 2nd, 16th & 23rd March 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th 10am Mass ~ The Children’s Liturgy, Kingdom Kids welcomes Children ages 5 and up to join the FUN!
COMMUNITY SUNDAY! Feb. 9th
After the 8am & 10am Masses Please join us for coffee,
tea and donuts!
BAPTISM CLASS Saturday, Feb. 8th | 10am | OLPH School The class is for parents expecting their first child or who have recently given birth to their first child. This is mandatory for Baptism to take place. Call Theresa (856) 667-8850 ext. 210 to register.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Irish Experience Guest Days for 8th grade stu-dents are being scheduled at Camden Catholic High School. Experience the tradition, feel the passion, catch the spirit of being a student at CCHS, the only school in South Jersey with a Leadership Academy. Select your day at www.camdencatholic.org/admissionsevents Or Schedule with Janet Indelicato: 856-663-2247 ext. 136 or [email protected]
The final performances will be this Friday and Saturday.
There will be 7:00 PM performances on both evenings,
and a 2:00 PM matinee on Saturday. Doors will open
at 1:00 PM on Saturday for a Meet & Greet with the
cast. Details are in the bulletin.
Shrek teaches us all many valuable lessons. Children of
all ages can benefit from its positive messages:
1. Don't assume that others don't like you. They're
probably just as insecure as you are.
2. People will respect you if you follow your own path.
3. No one likes to feel alone in this world, so why not
reach out a friendly hand?
4. Kindness goes a long way.
5. Everyone has layers. Everyone is an onion.
6. Being there for a friend is often the best present you
can give someone.
7. Being an awful person who's mean to others won't
get you very far in life.
8. Love comes in all shapes and sizes.
9. Everyone deserves a happy ending.
10. All that glitters is gold, but only shooting stars break
the mold.
Our school has been blessed by the talents of
Mrs. Jill Renbjor and her team who have directed plays
with our school children for the past several years. The
dedicated cast has worked for months preparing for this
show. Many thanks to our parents who have supported
them throughout this production.
God Bless,
Cindy Smith
February 2nd, 2020
Parish News
YEARLY TAX STATEMENTS Yearly tax statements for your weekly contributions are available upon request. Your contributions are tax deductible. Please contact: Theresa McCloskey at 667-8850 x 210 or email
[email protected] Ash Wednesday, February 26th. Mass Times: 9am, Noon & 7pm. Ashes will be distributed at all the Masses. Stations of the Cross—Friday’s during Lent. Look for more information to follow in our upcoming bulletins.
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE WEEK…
Berards Carpets
Thank You Volunteers ! These individuals have put in hours
upon hours of hard work for our parish, for them we are sincerely grateful:
Phyllis Manaloris, Cass Courtney, Connie Donia,
Mary Flatley, Barbara Weaver, Claire Holmes,
Barbara Neil, Gerri Mornell, Betty Lamlin,
Finance Council: Eileen Busch, Mario DeClerico,
Joe Dugan, Denise Jasinski, John Napoli, Dick Neely,
Parish Council: Rosemary Acker, Tom Asher,
Donna Marie Clancy, Mike Garofalo, Dawn Morning,
Coni Tartaglia, All Room Parents, All Ushers,
All Catechists, All Coaches!!
WE ARE GRATEFUL
FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
January 25th/26th First Collection:$7,505.00 Second Collection:$1,110.00 (Latin America) Givelify:$874.00 Thank you for your generous giving.
Please remember OLPH in your will.
UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS
February 2nd— Catholic Education (OLPH School)
February 9th– Altar Supplies
February 16th– Convent Related Expenses
February 23rd– Churches in Eastern Europe
February 26th— Ash Wednesday
SPONSORSHIP FORMS Sponsor eligibility certificates to serve as a baptismal godparent or as a confirmation sponsor will be issued only to parishioners registered for at least 6 months AND parishioners who attend Sunday Mass weekly. Parishioners are highly encouraged to use their envelopes to verify attendance.
SCHOOL OFFICE 856-779-7526 • Fax 856-667-3083
Mrs. Cynthia Smith School Principal Mrs. Gina Scioli School Secretary Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 856-779-7529
Mr. Rich Scanlon Director Mrs. Susan Obuchowski Assistant
Office Hours Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sisters of St. Joseph Convent 856-779-1639 St. Vincent de Paul Society 856-667-8850 ext 298
SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: In Church on Saturdays at 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. Call anytime for an appointment. Baptism: We are delighted to welcome you and your child for baptism on the second Sunday of the month, either during or after the noon Mass. To prepare for this special day, please attend our Baptism Class. Call the parish office for more details and to make arrangements.
Marriage: Congratulations to our engaged couples! Before picking a hall or a date, please reach out to the parish office and schedule an appointment with a priest or deacon. Note that one year of preparation is normally required in the state of New Jersey.
Visits to the Sick: EMERGENCY calls for anointing, call 856-667-8850, ext. 299. We regularly visit our sick and homebound. If you or family member would like a visit, please call the rectory.
The Eucharist is available to anyone confined to home, hospital or nursing home. Please call the Parish Office at (856) 667-8850.
Sacred Heart Church, Riverton invites you to the Parish Mission by Fr. Larry Richards
Cohort Parishes: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Charles Borromeo, Our Lady of Good Counsel and Sacred Heart Parishes
Your life will be changed forever Join us as we welcome Father Larry Richards, gifted speaker, dynamic teacher and retreat master. March 2nd- March 5th Evenings 7-9 PM Father Larry will speak about: Monday: God’s Love and Prayer Tuesday: Love of others, including Mass Wednesday: Passion of Chr ist and the Need for Confession, followed by individual confession Thursday: Adoration and Healing In the context of Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Service
