READINGS MASSES INTENTIONS READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6 A rich woman invites many guests to her home to eat and drink. She appeals to those who lack understanding to forsake foolishness and “advance in the way of understanding.” Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20 Paul advises the Ephesians to abandon foolish ways and evil deeds. All Christians should concentrate on doing God’s will before all other things. He reminds them to always give thanks to God in the name of Jesus Christ. Gospel: John 6:51-58 Jesus had just told the crowd that anyone who ate of the bread he planned to give would live forever, and that this bread was his flesh, which he would give up for the sake of the world. The people do not understand, but Jesus reassures them that his flesh is real food and that “those who feed on this bread shall live forever.” Daily Readings for the Week Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday Jgs 2:11-19; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday Jgs 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday Jgs 11:29-39a; Mt 22:1-14 Friday Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12 SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of: Rita Farina Requested By: St. Simon Stock Parish CONFESSIONS: Confessions are held every Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 pm in the Church. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: is held every Wednesday in the rectory Chapel following the 8am Mass until 5pm with the Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:30pm. We are in great need of individuals to sign up for 30 minutes or an hour. Please Call Mary at 856-767-8273 if you are available. MASS INTENTIONS TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2015 SAT 8/15 4:00 PM Ralph Amato Req. by Wife & Children Nicola D’Agostino Birthday Remembrance Req. by Wife, Lina Joseph Douress Req. by Catherine & Douglas Rainey In Thanksgiving to our Blessed Mother & Holy Angels Req. by the Pisciotta Family SUN 8/16 8:00 AM John J. Ervin Jr. Req. by Bea Jackson Jean DeCandia Req. by John & Sandy Ogg & Family Lewis (Lew) Sandro Req. by his Wife, Wylene 9:30 AM Nick Maccaroni Sr. Luisa Boccella Req. by M/M Frank Gambale Pearl Winters Req. by Anthony Rania & Charlotte McCullough 1130 AM Rosemarie & Stephen Lelli Req. by Husband & Father, Anthony Louis Testa Sr. Req. by Kim Sauer Adrienne Howard Req. By Shane Leyden & Family MON 8/17 8:00 AM Debra Holton Req. by Bob & Marita Bodine TUES 8/18 8:00 AM Donna Francks Req. by Mary McShane WED 8/19 8:00 AM Louis M. Testa Sr. Req. By St. Simon Stock Parish THURS 8/20 8:00 AM Adrienne Howard Req. by Jim & Mary McKay FRI 8/21 8:00 AM Dave & Jane Hobbins Req. by their Daughter, Jane SAT 8/22 8:00 AM Perpetual Remembrances/People of the Parish 4:00 PM Gemma DelVecchio Req. by a Friend Jerry Merola Req. by his sister, Bernadette DeFilippis Ernie Oldenburgh Req. by the Oldenburgh Family Lisa Valentine-Hall Req. by Cindy & Michael Zook Pete Bombaro Birthday Remembrance Req. by Wife & Family SUN 8/23 8:00 AM Louis Testa Req. by Bea and Joe Jackson Edna Wilson Req. by Joan & Bill Brandley Ernest Ehritz Req. by Jean Poper 9:30 AM Ilaine V. Maxwell Ron & Pat Miller Gordon Skorup Req. by his wife, Peg Richard E. Dolson Req. by Robert & Theresa Swain 1130 AM Deceased Members Lelli Family Req. by Anthony Michael Cruz Req. by Victoria Babel Adrienne Howard Req. by Bob & Marita Bodine 2
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READINGS MASSES INTENTIONS
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6 A rich woman invites many guests to her home to eat and drink. She appeals to those who lack understanding to forsake foolishness and “advance in the way of understanding.” Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20 Paul advises the Ephesians to abandon foolish ways and evil deeds. All Christians should concentrate on doing God’s will before all other things. He reminds them to always give thanks to God in the name of Jesus Christ. Gospel: John 6:51-58 Jesus had just told the crowd that anyone who ate of the bread he planned to give would live forever, and that this bread was his flesh, which he would give up for the sake of the world. The people do not understand, but Jesus reassures them that his flesh is real food and that “those who feed on this bread shall live forever.”
Daily Readings for the Week Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Requested By: St. Simon Stock Parish CONFESSIONS: Confessions are held every Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 pm in the Church. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: is held every Wednesday in the rectory Chapel following the 8am Mass until 5pm with the Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:30pm. We are in great need of individuals to sign up for 30 minutes or an hour. Please Call Mary at 856-767-8273 if you are available.
MASS INTENTIONS
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2015
SAT 8/15 4:00 PM Ralph Amato Req. by Wife & Children Nicola D’Agostino Birthday Remembrance Req. by Wife, Lina Joseph Douress Req. by Catherine & Douglas Rainey In Thanksgiving to our Blessed Mother & Holy Angels Req. by the Pisciotta Family SUN 8/16 8:00 AM John J. Ervin Jr. Req. by Bea Jackson Jean DeCandia Req. by John & Sandy Ogg & Family Lewis (Lew) Sandro Req. by his Wife, Wylene 9:30 AM Nick Maccaroni Sr. Luisa Boccella Req. by M/M Frank Gambale Pearl Winters Req. by Anthony Rania & Charlotte McCullough 1130 AM Rosemarie & Stephen Lelli Req. by Husband & Father, Anthony Louis Testa Sr. Req. by Kim Sauer Adrienne Howard Req. By Shane Leyden & Family MON 8/17 8:00 AM Debra Holton Req. by Bob & Marita Bodine TUES 8/18 8:00 AM Donna Francks Req. by Mary McShane WED 8/19 8:00 AM Louis M. Testa Sr. Req. By St. Simon Stock Parish
THURS 8/20 8:00 AM Adrienne Howard Req. by Jim & Mary McKay FRI 8/21 8:00 AM Dave & Jane Hobbins Req. by their Daughter, Jane SAT 8/22 8:00 AM Perpetual Remembrances/People of the Parish 4:00 PM Gemma DelVecchio Req. by a Friend Jerry Merola Req. by his sister, Bernadette DeFilippis Ernie Oldenburgh Req. by the Oldenburgh Family Lisa Valentine-Hall Req. by Cindy & Michael Zook Pete Bombaro Birthday Remembrance Req. by Wife & Family SUN 8/23 8:00 AM Louis Testa Req. by Bea and Joe Jackson Edna Wilson Req. by Joan & Bill Brandley Ernest Ehritz Req. by Jean Poper 9:30 AM Ilaine V. Maxwell Ron & Pat Miller Gordon Skorup Req. by his wife, Peg Richard E. Dolson Req. by Robert & Theresa Swain 1130 AM Deceased Members Lelli Family Req. by Anthony Michael Cruz Req. by Victoria Babel Adrienne Howard Req. by Bob & Marita Bodine 2
SPIRITUALITY & PRAYER
To Everything There is a Season, and a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven”. (Eccl 3)
a time to bring forth new life…a time to be baptized...
a time to be married…a time to welcome... a time to serve...a time to be healed...
a time to die…
MILITARY SS John M. Ciaccio, SGT Adam Cutaiar; USMC CTI 2 Russell Hagner US Army Sgt. Jason E. Healey
Nadeem Sarwar, US Army SPC Justin Scheuren Staff Sgt. David Sigwart 1st PV2 Amanda Sylvester
Sherri Mercier Sgt. Christopher Wright Pvt. Steven York
HOMEBOUND AND SICK John Andreotti Barbara Angelucci Rocco Arcaini Regina Arey Baby Audrey Dorothy Bannar Rosalie Baretta Salvatore Baretta Alberta Barody Joe Barr Sister Rosina Bayliss Richard Beppel Jr. Besong Family Paul Bilbrough Makenzie Bogart Peyton Bravo Anna Marie Brown Dennis Brown Perry John Buford Bob Cagle Marie Carr Maverick John Casey Bob Chambers Dorothea Cheslock Michelle Chism John J. Clancy Carole Conner JoAnn Crossetta Ken Cullin Herb Dalbow Francis DeLorenzo Kathleen Deitz Annie DiGerolamo Francis DiLorenzo Thomas DiMattia John DiRiego
Barbara Dooley Deborah Dowd Msgr. Francis X. Dreger Dennis Druding III MaryAnn Edgerton Joanne Edmondson Rachele Edwards Kevin Edwards Anna Mae & Jim Evangelisti Michael Evans Dolores Fahringer Joseph Fahringer Joseph Fallon Baby Nora Feger Dorothy Ferrara Lea Fitzpatrick Stephanie Frago Richard Grabowski Daniel Guetherman Grant Guidry Mary Gulla Debbie Gutjahr Jody Harvey Douglas Hatch Evelyn Hatch John J. Henderson Dana Henkel Patrick Hennessy Judy Herlihy Cy Hill Jan & Drew Hohenstein Maria & Siggy Honrychs Michael Honrychs Bob Horn Patty Kalck Jackman Maryann Jacobs
Robert Jacobs Owen Jensen Grace Kelly Vera Ann Kirk Gladys LaLena Carol Lee Sophia Marie Lewis Sarah Leyden Audrey Liebler Lillian Lovenduski Stephen Malloy John Manes Jr. Rosa McDermott Michael McDonald Paul McElroy Elizabeth McHenry Savannah McSorley Giovanni Thomas Mejia Antoinette Metzger Marie Michael Kaitlyn Miller Joan Morris Clyde O’Brien Maria O’Brien Grant O’Neill & Anna Eileen O’Neill Chris O’Rourke Catherine Perkins Roseanne Pirollo Shannon Pliszczak Frank Powers Diana Prichard Quinn Rathjen Helen Rial Kathryn Rogers Leon Rossi
John Sachs Rose Shaves Maria Shumacher Sammy and Sophia Frank Santilli Eleanor Scheidegg Krista Sheehan Kathleen Siedlecki Alec Silovitz Barbara Smith Karin Snoen Rachel Spicer Logan Stepler Wayne Stepler Dorothy Mae Stevens Helen Swanson Jason Talucci Marc Talucci Peter & Michelle Taylor Patricia Tighe Bernard Tighe Linda Todd Domenic Vacanti Donna Vancanti Joseph VanDyke Leo Villa Kathy Watkins Lorraine Walser Baby Lucas Watkins Catherine Welser Joanne Wescott Carol Whitesell Colleen Yaniak Theo Zulueta
We welcome into the Catholic Christian Community: Please pray for those who have continued Benjamin Von Landolt on their journey to the Kingdom of God:
Raymond John 3
LITURGY AND MINISTRY
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST (Revised 7/22) 8/15-16 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM EMs (1) R. Fahringer, A. Contrevo (1) D. Fox, P. Miller (1) R. Tartamosa, P. David (1) B. Maronski, Need 1 (2) M. Fahringer, B. Bansch (2) A. Primo, M. Werner (2) S. Tartamosa, F. Andringa (2) K. Maronski, T. Powers C. Warrington Lectors J. McKay, K. Talucci L. Bunoza, J. Hill J. Eddis, D. Eddis R. Voltaire, B. Handy Altar J. Ingram (MC), Need 2 E. Pallante (MC), Need 1 C. Hess (MC), Need 1 O. Horan (MC), Need 1 Servers Z. Ingram, M. Millenbach, S. Millenbach E. Hess, J. Carty S. McGarvey, N. Marino 8/22-23 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM EMs (1) L.. Sabato, M. Sabato (1) A. Tuttle, W. Piatek (1) F. Flood, D. Quinn (1) L. Tartaglia, T. Brisbin (2) A. Cullin, J. McKay (2) A. Primo, Need 1 (2) D. Flood, D. Bilella (2) J. Ralston, M. Leyden K. Talucci Lectors T. Alibrando, T. Bongiovanni B. Vadino, V. Vadino B. Wright, C. McCullough A. Marchesani, A. Mitchell, Altar Z. Dean (MC), Need 2 M. Millenbach (MC), Need 1 Jam. Bilella (MC), Need 1 S. Bradley (MC), Need 2 Servers Z Holland E. Pallante, S. Millenbach Jos. Bilella, M. Tees B. Johnson, 8/29-30 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM EMs (1) G. Grabowski, B. Bansch (1) A. Tuttle, D. Fox (1) P. Miller, D. Sorensen (1) B. Maronski, Sa. Leyden (2) A. Cullin, A. Martini (2) J. Martin, W. Piatek (2) B. Hansen, C. McCullough (2) K. Maronski, J. Ralston R. McGee S. Rosenbaum Lectors A. Contrevo, T. Bongiovanni V. Vadino, B. Vadino Cam. Katkocin, Chr. Katkocin M. Leyden, S. Leyden Altar M. McPeak (MC), Need 1 M. Mathew (MC), Need 2 A. Visco (MC), D. Visco N. Garcia (MC), Need 2 Servers J. McPeak, J. Erickson A. Matthew C. Sweeney, Need 1 S. Bradley
Early Morning PRAYER & YOGA
Wednesdays at 6:30 am Parish Meeting Center
(we will practice outside weather permitting) Men and Women ~ All Fitness Levels
Start your day feeling centered, refreshed, and more closely connected to God.
It costs nothing to attend! Simply bring a yoga mat and join us!
For more info, call Sue at 856-685-3638.
Daily Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy Please join us as we pray the Rosary and/ or Chaplet of Divine Mercy after the 8am Mass (Mon- Sat.). All are welcomed to join us as we pray meditatively in peace and joy.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Vincent de Paul is in need of volunteers for the Thrift Shop and to assist clients in the food pantry. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-3pm. If you are interested and can give 2-3 hours a week, call the Thrift Store at 856-767-7391 and leave your name and contact information.
Music Ministry The music ministry is looking for new musicians to join us. If you play piano, guitar, organ, woodwinds or any instrument and you would be willing to share your talents with our parish family, please contact Liz Williams 856-304-1167. The Adult choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7pm in the church. No experience is necessary and all voice parts are needed. Consider joining us for fun, laughs and song! Contact Liz Williams for more information at 856-304-1167. 4
Parents of children with special needs please call to learn more about our program “Finding God” that will help individuals with Autism and other special needs enter fully into the Faith experience, prepare for sacraments, and live their lives as participating members of the Catholic Church. Please contact Bea Raiker at [email protected] or 856-767-1537.
REGISTRATION Registration for 2015-2016 for new students K-8 grade may be done on the website (www.stsimonstock.net) or you may come in to the Parish Office Monday through Thursday 9am to 4pm. Tuition for one child is $125.00; two or more $175.00. Payment may be paid in full, monthly or quarterly. No child will be turned away due to financial hardship.
CONFIRMATION GROUP PHOTOS ARE IN You may pick up the Confirmation Group photos that you ordered in the Parish Office from Mon-Thurs from 9am– 5pm (closed from 12-1pm for lunch) or Tues from 6-7pm in the Gym office.
FIRST COMMUNION PHOTOS The photo of your child receiving First Communion, a gift from Fr. Jim, and all orders may be picked up in the Parish office Mon-Thurs from 9-5pm (closed from 12-1pm for lunch) or Tues 6-7 pm in the Gym Office.
COLLEGE STUDENTS This Sunday after the 9:30 am Mass there will be a special blessing for all college students, followed by a brief presentation by Mrs. Lois Dark, the Director of Campus Ministry, Stockton College, for you and your family. Meet other young people who have joined the Neumann Center at their colleges and universities and learn about their experiences. Refreshments will be provided outside for all parishioners to gather and wish you well.
World Meeting of Families
September 22-27, 2015 Preparing Your Family
The success of the World Meeting begins today, in our homes and in our hearts. There are a variety of activities and discussions to begin with your family in the weeks and months leading up to the World Meeting. Check out a list of events in the Philadelphia area leading up to the World Meeting at http://www.phillyevang.org/wmof/
A Prayer for the World Meeting of Families God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us!
PAPAL ITINERARY Saturday, September 26 Morning: The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Mass Celebrating the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Afternoon: Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: Greeting of the Holy Father by the Seminarians Independence Hall (Outdoor, Overlooking Independence Mall) “We Hole These Truths…” Address by Pope Francis (Expected Themes: Religious Liberty and Immigration) Evening: Benjamin Franklin Parkway: The Festival of Families Sunday, September 27 Morning: Saint Martins Chapel at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: Address to Cardinals + Bishops attending World Meeting of Families Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility: Visit with Prisoners and Select Families Afternoon: The Benjamin Franklin Parkway: The Papal Mass (Projected: 4 pm EST) Evening: A Celebration of World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Supporters + Volunteers
Philadelphia Eagles Raffle Our annual Raffle Tickets for your Chance to win two seats to 3(three) 2015 Eagles home games
Seats
Section 205
Games
Sunday, October 11th – New Orlean Saints 1:00 pm
Monday, October 19th – New York Giants 8:30 pm
Sunday, December 13th – Buffalo Bills 1:00 pm
Donations are $5.00 per ticket, raffles can be purchased after St. Simon Stock Masses starting
the weekend of August 29th, the drawing of 1(one) prize winner will be after the 11:30 Mass
on Sunday, October 4th by one of the Pastoral Team Members.
Any additional questions or tickets needed before the 10/4/2015 drawing contact Richard Cattell, Grand
Knight 609‐280‐6547
All Eagle Games are at the Lincoln Financial Center http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com/calendar/
Raffle ticket prizes does NOT include parking.
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DIOCESE OF CAMDEN Office of Child & Youth Protection
“We can be sure that we love God’s children when
we love God and do what he has commanded.” 1 John 5:2 The Office of Child and Youth Protection is announcing CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors. Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years. CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. Adults are taught that children have the right to be safe, strong and free. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees.
CAP 2 is called No More Bullies, No More Victims and is a workshop addressing bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyber-bullying is also presented. CAP 3 is called Cyber-Empowerment and is a workshop which promotes adults understanding of cyber activity of youth while teaching them realistic ways to help children keep their own rights and guard the rights of others in the cyber-sphere. Each presentation is 90 minutes.
Adults who are new employees or volunteers should attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2 or CAP 3. After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1, 2 or 3 when they renew their CAP.
The following sessions will be offered in September 2015:
CAP Phase 1
Thursday, September 3, 2015, 7:00pm, St. Mary of Mount Carmel, Hammonton, NJ 08037 Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 7:00pm, Our Lady of Peace Marion Hall, Williamstown, NJ Monday, September 14, 2015, 7:00pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lindenwold SPANISH ONLY Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 7:00pm, Mary, Mother of Mercy, Glassboro, NJ Monday, September 28, 2015, 7:00pm, the Catholic Community of Christ Our Light; 402 N. Kings Hwy. Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 7:00pm, Holy Family Parish, 226 Hurffville Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 7:00pm, Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish in Pennsauken (St. Cecilia’s School) Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 7:30pm, St. Andrew the Apostle, 120 United States Ave. Gibbsboro, NJ
CAP Phase 2 – Bullying Prevention
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 7:00pm, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center; Minitola, NJ CAP Phase 3 – Cyber Empowerment Monday, September 21, 2015, 7:00pm, St. Peter Parish; 43 W. Maple Avenue; Merchantville, NJ Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 7:00pm, Mary, Mother of Mercy, Glassboro To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (856)583-6165 or email [email protected] to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend. The CAP schedule, location, phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan website @ www.camdendiocese.org. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL THE LOCATION DIRECTLY.
Dear Parishioners, “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness”. John Steinbeck As we celebrate the warmth of summer, many of us go on vacation, holidays or small excursions. While you are away from the parish, please consider your contributions through electronic giving. This process is so easy to do and helps keep our collections healthy over the summer. Just go on to our parish website www.stsimonstock.net and click on “Parish Giving”. Then the process will be explained to you. The program is free of charge for parishioners. Have a Blessed and Safe Summer. Fr. Jim
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship Wisdom “Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish
persons but as wise…” (EPHESIANS 5:15) A wise person recognizes that all we have comes from God. A wise person thanks God every day for all His many blessings. A wise person realizes that God has blessed us for a reason and He wants us to be good Stewards with Him in His work here on earth.
Our goal for this year’s House of Charity is $ 112,285.47. To date we have received 78% of our goal or $88,006.00 from 319 families for an average gift of $ 275.88. ATTENTION: In order to protect our new carpeting and upholstery, we ask parishioners to refrain from bringing food and drink into the church. Water only please.
Married Couples Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends
Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or to increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next weekend date is Oct 23-15, 2015. Call 609-742-4035 for information or email [email protected] or visit: wwme-southjersey.org.
ATTENTION RN’S/ MEDICAL PERSONEL If you are trained in the use of a defibrillator, please make yourself known to the ushers/priests/deacons at the beginning of Mass in the unlikely event of a medical emergency. Thank you!
SUMMER ZUMBA! Now in the Parish Meeting Center
Tuesday Nights from 7- 8 pm** Now only $6.00 per class or buy a punch card for 10
classes ($60) and get 2 classes for free. There are no long term commitments. Call Vicky at 856-
768-9349 OR email: [email protected]. ** Please note there will be NO Zumba on August 4th.
40 DAYS OF FRANCIS
This Monday, August 17, will mark exactly 40 days until the arrival of Pope Francis in Philadelphia on September 26. Forty days is a number of great religious significance. It’s the number of years Moses and the Israelites wandered the desert; it’s the number of days Jesus fasted and prayed before beginning his public ministry; and it’s the number of days Catholics spend preparing for Jesus’ Passion, death and resurrection during Lent. During these 40 Days of Francis, Catholic Charities invites you to prepare for the coming of this Pope of and for the poor by “encountering” the reality of poverty in the Diocese of Camden. After Mass this weekend, you will find “knots” at the back of the Church that you can take home with you. These knots, inspired by Pope Francis’ devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, represent the knots of poverty so many in South Jersey face. We invite you to come visit the Catholic Charities center near you to learn how we as a Catholic community respond to these issues and help untie the knots. Next week, we will hold open houses at all of our centers throughout the Diocese of Camden. We’re looking forward to seeing you! 8
