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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

March 19, 2017

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Third Sunday of Lent ALMSGIVING

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 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.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 4:30 p.m.—Colaberdino Family req. by Ralph & Maureen

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 8:00 a.m.—Alfred J. O’Hagan req. by Fr. Sanjai 10:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Joseph Hodge, Jr. req. by Ann Hodge Eulalia Taormina req. by the Taormina Family Joseph Campolieto req. by Diane & Joe DiRenzo & Gabriella Gabriella Katona req. by the Jones Family Rose Carrasquilla req. by Edward & Nancy Weimer Scudo Varano req. by Joanne Cassidy Salvatore “Sam” Patane req. by the Lanzalotti Family Charles P. Dick 11:30 a.m.—Martha Lee req. by the Stephen Ministry Family 6:00 p.m.—People of the Parish

MONDAY, MARCH 20 9:00 a.m.—William J. Moore req. by Dennis & Joan Campbell

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 9:00 a.m.—Juana Giglio req. by Her Husband, Joe

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 9:00 a.m.—Rose DeBellis req. by Her Husband, Ron

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 9:00 a.m.—George Shieri, Jr. req. by His Wife, Marie

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 9:00 a.m.—Richard Cunningham req. by June & Michael Cunningham

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 9:00 a.m.—Patricia Ferraino req. by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Amoriello 4:30 p.m.—People of the Parish

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 8:00 a.m.—Elaine M. Olenick req. by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Flanagan 10:00 a.m.—Joseph Hodge, Sr. req. by Ann Hodge 11:30 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Kathleen Murphy req. by Her Sister John Lyons req. by Mike & Jean DiGennaro Dec’d Relative of Charles & Tara Lanzalotti req. by the Lanzalotti Family Jose Magana req. by Jojo & Mabel Jordan Rose Carrasquillo req. by the Lanzalotti Family James McDonald req. by Joe & Eileen Midili Lynn Nichter req. by Joe & Eileen Midili Scudo Varano req. by Ed & Debbie McGuigan 6:00 p.m.—Marlene DiDonato req. by Theresa Falzarano & Louis Ciero

We are happy to welcome the following into our Christian Community, ROSALIE DIGRAVIO

CATALDO BRIAN AZZARANO REBECCA ELAINE MIGNON

RORY DOUGLAS SACHS JENEVIEVE RAE STEWART

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed, especially RONALD TROILO

DOROTHY LAVIN ( (MOTHER-IN-LAW OF PATRICK NOWAKOWSKI) MARY MALONEY (MOTHER-IN-LAW OF KATIE CIPOLLA MALONEY)

SHEILA MCRAE

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: 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, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, Michael McCall, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Gregory Poeppel, Samantha Preis, Geno Rapone, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Corey James Schwartz, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Brett Staffieri, Sean Patrick Stailey, Kevin Sutcliffe, Leo Troy IV, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Sunday, March 19 Parish Lenten Mission—7:00 p.m., Church

AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Monday, March 20

Parish Lenten Mission—7:00 p.m., Church Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Tuesday, March 21 Adoration—9:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., Church Parish Lenten Mission—7:00 p.m., Church

RCIA & RCIAT—7:30 p.m., Aquin Two Hearts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Room 108

Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Wednesday, March 22

Prayer Shawl Ministry—1:15 p.m., Fausto Parish Lenten Mission—7:00 p.m., Church

GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Chorus—7:45 p.m., Aquin Room 107

Thursday, March 23 Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church

Grief Support—7:00 p.m., Fausto AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Friday, March 24 MOMs—10:00 a.m., Aquin Room101

Youth Living Station Reh.—6:00 p.m., Aquin Stations of the Cross—7:00 p.m., Church

Saturday, March 25 Youth Remembrance Brunch—9:00 a.m., Aquin Parish Hall

PB & J Club—10:00 a.m., Aquin

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

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:

stephenministry@churchoftheholyfamily.org

Lenten Liturgical & Spiritual Activities During the season of Lent, Holy Family will offer the following liturgical and spiritual activities:

Confessions will be heard on Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 3:30 p.m., as usual.

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Fridays at 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m. and First Friday following 7:00 Mass

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, Helen Bernhardt, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Margarita Bonilla, Erin Bossart, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Michael Caporale, Denise Carson, Adele Charlton, Jaime Cherry-Kline, Harry Chew, Doreen Clark, Irene Cramer, Luca Cundo, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Zenia DeLeon, Joseph Derr, Louis DeSantis, Arthur A. Devera, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido, Jim Donato, Joseph Egan, Nancy Ellis, Rick Elwell, Holly Fitzgerald, Mary Jean Forde, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Joann Lanzilotti, Vincent Lanzilotti, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Joe Lucchesi, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Mary and Al Maloney, Joseph P. Mann, Edward Manzo III, Milana Marino, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Johnny Miller, Ryan Miscavage, Joyce Mueller, Patrick Murray, Marty Norman, Erin O’Keefe, Dan Paolucci, Harry Reeves, Margaret Roccia, Barbara Rodier, Nora Ronsayro, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, John Sanders, Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Ronald Troilo, Ed Tuso, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey, Marge Ziegenfuss, Baby Zimmerman

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

Courage is a Catholic support group that helps men and women

struggling with same-sex attraction to live in accordance with the Catholic Church’s pastoral teaching on chastity and sexuality. It does this through a spiritual support system that assists the members to live chaste lives in fellowship, truth and love. For those who have family members struggling with same-sex

attraction, there is support through Encourage.

To find out more about either of these ministries, call the hotline # at (856) 365 – 1570. Or go to the Courage website: http://www.couragerc.net/

1. Mark your calendar for the 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will take place Saturday, April 15 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Details to follow next week.

2. Come and meet Dan Baker who has been the “Voice of Philadelphia Sports” since 1972. Hear about his experiences over his vast career. He will be here at Holy Family on Tuesday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Aquin Center. All are invited to attend.

Mother Daughter Tea

Beginning Monday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. the Sancta Familia Council of Knights of Columbus will sponsor a unique prayer session consisting of multiple decades of the Rosary said in several languages. All are invited to volunteer to recite in

their native tongue. Our purpose is to offer a special devotion to Our Lady of Healing of those in need. Additionally, St. Pio blessing and relic will also be offered.

This devotion will be offered again on the first Mondays of May and June. If you wish to pray in your native language or have a question please contact Frank Vespe at 609-313-5947.

OWLS to meet Tuesday at 10:00 Here in South Jersey, one in five people suffer from food insecurity, which means they might not know where their next meal is coming from.

In response, the Diocese of Camden is organizing the fourth annual faithFULL Food Drive. On Sunday, April 2 every parish and school in the diocese will collect food for local pantries. Please bring food donations to mass with you on April 2. Our goal this year is to collect 150,000 pounds.

A Lenten Suggestion Would you consider a new project for Lent?

How about feeding the hungry and clothing the naked? Every Wednesday morning sandwiches and warm clothing are collected after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and taken into Camden to the Cathedral Pantry to feed and clothe those in need. Any kind of sandwiches can be made, just put them in baggies and then back into the plastic sleeve of the loaf of bread. All men's and women's warm clothing is needed. Please contact Ginny Licata at 856-227-3488 to get answers for your questions.

Put your thinking caps on and visit the OWLS this month! Ami Feller, Director of Community Relations at St. Mary’s Villa, will be presenting at our meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Aquin Center. Her topic is Brain Health and she has games for us to exercise our minds and prizes as a reward. Plan to be there!

Donation: $2.00 for non-members.

The 2017 House of Charity has commenced and we need your help to reach this year’s parish goal of $201,500. We know that contributing to the House of Charity requires a sacrifice on your part and we ask that you prayerfully consider contributing to this worthwhile campaign if you have not yet done so.

To date we have received more than $117,930 in pledges and contributions. We thank those who have already contributed. Know that your gift is appreciated here at Holy Family and by the many who will benefit from your generosity.

Saturday, April 8, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 noon Tickets:

$10 for 13 and older $5 for 3 to 12 year olds Free for age 2 and younger

Come dressed to impress for a wonderful morning with crafts, games, cookie decorating, photo opportunities, delicious teas and a princess buffet! The morning activities will be capped off with a fabulous runway fashion show starring only the most qualified experts—your daughters! Bring your cameras.

Tickets are limited and may be purchased at the parish office

Knights to Offer Scholarships 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 April 21, 2017. For further information, call (856) 589-3432.

VBS Open House—Sunday, April 2, 11:00-1:00 Register for the 2017 VBS program! 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Aquin! Vacation Bible School is July 17-21, 9:30 .a.m-12:00 p.m. There are programs for all those in pre-k 3 through 5th grade. Evening program 7:00-9:00 p.m. for all those in 6th-8th and 9th-12th for the 2017-18 school year. Register early and receive a discount— $25 per camper and a FREE t-shirt! After 4/2 the price is $30 per camper and t-shirts are $6 each!

Special Devotion: Multilingual Rosary

Save these Dates...

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, April 11 Tuesday, May 9

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: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

This week the Office of Faith Formation will open for business Monday through Thursday 9:00 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.

“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.” JOHN 4:13

Jesus reminds us that material things, even something as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives around material possessions we always want more. True Joy and Peace only comes when we follow Jesus; when through our Stewardship we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered”.

Received Budgeted Difference March 5, 2017 $17,571 $16,250 $1,321 FY 2016 to date $554,159 $585,000 -$30,661

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

Youth Ministry News

Remembrance Breakfast—March 25, 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Youth Ministry is hosting a breakfast for the youth of the parish 6th grade and up who have lost a loved one. Youth are invited for breakfast, a discussion on loss as a young person celebrating life and ending with a candlelight prayer and photo activity. Please RSVP to Julie by 3/20/17 jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org Our Lady of Hope Breakfast, 7:30-8:00 a.m. for 5th-8th graders Join Julie in the cafeteria for donuts and juice before school to hear about fun things happening at our parish in Youth Ministry! We’ll also play some trivia and hang out! PB and J Club, March 25, 10:00-11:00 a.m. 5th-12th graders are invited to join us to make PB and J sandwiches for the Cathedral Soup kitchen in Camden. The Rock@Twp. meets March 30tin the IMC from 2:15-3:00 p.m. All WTHS students are invited to join us for an afternoon of prayer, community time and learning more about our shared Catholic Faith. Youth Ministry Paint Night, March 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Aquin. Cost is $20. Join us as we host Loaded Brushes for a fun faith themed paint night! Snacks served! Tickets available in the parish and religious education offices. You must purchase tickets in advance of the evening. Save the Date! Holy Thursday Adoration Trail All high schoolers are invited to join us on Holy Thursday for a prayer filled evening of Adoration. Beginning with the 7:00 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass at Holy Family, we will attend Mass together and then visit two Adoration sites— Saints Peter and Paul and Mary, Mother of Mercy. We will end back at Holy Family for snacks and community time in the Youth Lounge! Transportation will be provided! Finishing approx. 10:00 p.m.. Please RSVP to Julie : jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org

2016 Contribution Records

Remember, if you are in need of a copy of your annual contributions to the parish through church envelopes or checks for tax purposes, please contact the parish office to obtain a copy by email or USPS mail. CHANGE for Change—Paul VI high school students will be

collecting change next Sunday, March 26, to support Maili Health in West Africa. How? By using the change to make “change in the lives of our friends in Bamako, Mali, West Africa. Phone cards will keep Mali Health professionals in contact with their hospital to better serve those in the most remote areas surrounding Mali Health. And 50 cents will allow all to be tested for malaria. The students from our Play Like a Champion Today organization will be collecting after the 10:00 Mass on March 26.

The Red Cross Blood Drive held on March 5th resulted in obtaining 59 pints of blood which will potentially help to save the lives of 177 people. The Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council is appreciative of your support of this life-saving endeavor.

St. Vincent de Paul Society will again offer holiday food baskets to the needy in our area for Easter. If you would like to donate a ham, please drop it to the Aquin Center by Monday, April 10 at the latest.