February 16th, 2020

February 16th, 2020 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Joel R. Wilson, STL Pastor

Rev. Ed Lipinski Weekend Assistant

Rev. Robert Smith Weekend Assistant

Fernando Linka Deacon

James Manaloris 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

PREP Assist..

Mr. Samuel Cerasi Sacristan

Mr. Gerard Parria Facility Manager

Mrs. Cynthia Smith Principal

Mrs. Gina Scioli Secretary

Mr. Rich Scanlon PREP-DFF

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February 16th, 2020

IN NEED OF YOUR PRAYERS

The Sanctuary Lamp will

MON. 2/17/20 | 9AM

Genevieve Amon Req. The Robey Family

TUE. 2/18/20 | 9AM

Joseph Casey Req. his W ife, Cathy

WED. 2/19/20 | 9AM Paul Petrucelli Req. The Same Preto Family

THUR. 2/20/20 | 9AM

Barbara Mayo Req. Pat Cajohn Special Intention for Loretta Dwyer Req. her Family

FRI. 2/21/20 | 9AM

Joan Foy Req. Mike & Dawn Lawler Margaret Keppler Req. her Family

SAT. 2/22/20

5PM People of the Parish

SUN. 2/23/20

8AM Special Intention for Dr. David DiMenna

10AM Joseph Martino Req. Brian & Molly Kohler Nancy Faust Req. The Edwards Family

12PM Peg Smith Req. her Husband, Don Leo Smith Req. Doris Epstein

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: Rene Harp, Jean Wolfe, Dr. David DiMenna, David Adams, Cathy Hart, Charles Neri, Conrad Busch, Shanon Bianco, Ariel Keppler, Freddy Curley, Edith Dermody Westlund, Anthony Mannello, Issa Maaddi, Michael Cimperman, Joseph Mauz, Clifton Fraser, Mary Scott, Chuck Kennedy, Tommy Armstrong, Dave Christine, Joseph Cataldi, Makayla Becker, Kyran Hines, Corrine Kaz, John O’Donnell, Angelo Rosado, Bertha Jacobs, Grace Bryson, Joseph Farace, Terry Huff, Sr., John Hatter, Anthony Martino, Allison Stathius, Jeannie Gender Hagan.

Barbara Vitale

Req. her Family

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16 – FEBRUARY 22

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

And let Your Perpetual Light shine upon them.

Dawn Donia, Howard Yocum

And may the souls of all the faithful departed,

Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Eucharistic Minister Schedule Feb. 22nd & 23rd

5pm N. Kaz, P. Malimasura,

E. Meyers, A. Santori.

8am Sr. Evelyn, J. Facenda,

C. Hart, D. Riccardo.

10am T. Kovalesky, J. Napoli,

D. Reader, T. McCloskey.

12pm A. Steck, J. Katz.

Lector Schedule Feb. 22nd & 23rd

5pm R. Wambach

8am L. Schmidt

10am F. Edmond

12pm P. Costenbader

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUN Sir 15:15-20; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 or

5:20-22a,27-28, 33-34a, 37

MON Jas 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13

TUE Jas 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21

WED Jas 1:19-27; Mk 8:22-26

THU Jas 2:1-9; Mk 8:27-33

FRI Jas 2:14-24, 26; Mk 8:34─9:1

SAT 1 Pt 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19

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 16th, 2020

Dear Friends in Christ,

A quote from Saint Augustine guides our 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal, “God gives where he finds empty hands.” This beautiful insight helps us to see that our good Lord responds where He sees a need, where he finds receptivity. If our hands are full or if our doors are closed, the Lord passes by. Consider the beautiful invitation found in Revelation, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.” (Rev 3:20) In knocking, the Lord invites contact and intimacy but he awaits a warm welcome from within. God never forces; he invites.

In 2019, 208 OLPH families made gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal totaling $26,494. This was 59% of our goal of $45,000. You showed a higher level of generosity than in previous years and I thank you! Gifts ranged from $1 to $1250. There were many gifts between $25 and $200.

In 2019, the diocese collected almost $6.2 million. From all around the diocese, 55,000 households made gifts. The great majority (75%) of gifts are under $500. Thus, many generous hands and hearts - all giving together - make up this very necessary collection. I cannot stress enough that small gifts matter. Gifts of $25 or $50 make a difference. Many people find it convenient to donate a smaller amount each month on a credit card. If you have not given in the past, please consider a pledge of $10 a month.

Funds benefit (1) the formation of clergy, both priests and deacons, as well as support for retirement; (2) outreach to families and youth, to the poor and vulnerable, and pastoral care, including Catholic Social Services; (3) tuition assistance for Catholic schools, and education for youth and adults, as well as evangelization and outreach.

For parishes that reach goal, 15% is returned for local use. Also, 50% of all monies raised over goal comes back. This year, parishes that increase participation rate by 10% will receive an additional 5% rebate. That means if less than 30 new families decide to participate this year at OLPH, and we hit our goal, we should expect a

rebate of 20% or $9,000. That would be a great help to us and a great sign of parish life and generosity in our community.

In October, we focused on stewardship and our annual report. I shared with you my own personal sacrificial giving and assured you that we would do our best not to talk about money except for the annual report and for our Annual Catholic Appeal. I plan to stand by that pledge. Some were surprised to learn that I give away 10% of what comes my way. Tithing is traditionally a 10% gift in return for the Lord’s goodness. If I am asking you to practice sacrificial giving in support of our parish, our diocese, and other charities, then I must lead by example. Part of my tithe is a gift to the appeal, $365 - or a dollar a day. This year, they asked me to prayerfully consider a gift of $410. I will make it in order to put our parish closer to our goal. Please join me in supporting this worthy effort.

If reading online, head to: www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal to make a gift.

We stand before the Lord with empty hands. We need his blessings and graces. As a parish family we acknowledge that we do not have all the answers and that we need the Lord to guide and bless us. At the same time, we acknowledge the blessings from the Lord - how good and gracious He has been with us. And in recognition of our blessings, we share with others.

In his love,

Fr. Joel Wilson

“God gives where he finds empty hands”

February 16th, 2020

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., March 10th | 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 March 10th. 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 Dancing all day!! For more info on these trips, please call Noreen Boyle at 215-869-2999 or 856-662-2999.

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 18th, 2020. Our theme: Unlocking the Mysteries. Please join us!

BAPTISM CLASS Saturday, March 14th | 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.

Club, Community & Parish Events

KINGDOM KIDS

Feb. 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! Sunday, March 8th

After the 8am & 10am Masses Please join us for coffee,

tea, donuts and “Be the Match”

You can protect Mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion. Please pray the Rosary at the Cherry Hill Women’s Center on Kings Highway from February 26th until April 5th to end Abortion. Vigil times are 7am to 7pm daily For more information please contact Larry York at 779-1696. America Needs Fatima Please join us on Saturday, Feb. 22nd at 9am to pray the rosary for the American Family and our First Responders in our Blessed Mother Grotto. We hope to see you there! A GRACIOUS THANK YOU & UPDATE FOR LENT It’s never too late to say thank you! It recently came to my mind that I did not post our great appreciation with information about the Advent Soup Sale that benefits our Kentucky Mission Parishes. This note of gratitude comes to all who helped in any way to make the sale a success. We were able to send a total of $800 for the Christmas Season. Where would a soup sale be without the cooks? Thank you for your generosity, talent, time & loyalty as many have been doing this twice a year for years. This brings us to all of you who came to our sale and bought our soup! It is always our hope that you enjoyed your take home soup and were well nourished. We hope that you are looking forward to the Lenten Sale that will take place in Nolan Hall after all Masses, on March 14th & 15th. Please mark your Calendars. I will be in touch to deliver the containers. Some of you may be asking, how can I help, or who should I call to make a pot of soup for this Parish event? Please Call Marge Mikulski (856-667-2290) and I will make it easy for you to participate. We always need a few more cooks. We look forward to serving you on that Lenten Weekend in March. It is a blessing for our Parish Family that we are able to join them in their efforts to offer assistance where it is most needed. Blessings, Peace in your Homes, the Committee for Kentucky Missions.

February 16th, 2020

Dear OLPH Community,

It’s funny the things we remember from childhood.

February holds two dates that bring back school memories

for me. The two dates are now combined into the holiday

we know as Presidents Day.

I recall the top hat and beard crafts we’d create for

Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12, partly

because that was also the birthdate of a beloved late cousin,

and Lincoln was my brother Jack’s favorite president.

Whose brother doesn’t have a “favorite president” at eight

years old?

The other memory is my third grade teacher sharing cherry

-shaped candies that had green, plastic stems. Each year

she would give her classes that treat as she shared the story

of George Washington and cutting down that cherry tree.

What a lesson in the importance of honesty that story was!

Legend has it that Washington was given a hatchet for his

sixth birthday and was responsible for cutting down his

father’s cherished cherry tree. When asked if he did it

George replied, “I cannot tell a lie, Pa, I cut down the tree.”

His father was so pleased with his son’s honesty that he

explained it was worth far more than any tree.

While it is likely that story was just a tale about a famous

person in our nation’s history, its message of the

importance of truth can’t be overlooked. I find myself

having conversations about honesty with students who

find their way into my office because of some sort of

misbehavior. Although the act itself may be worthy of a

penalty, the larger lesson is always the value of telling the

truth.

One way to avoid the sin of lying is to pray and ask God

for His help and merciful guidance. We cannot do it alone.

If we are sincere and ready to do all we can to change and

live a life of truth as He wishes for us, He will grant to us

the strength and grace to be victorious in overcoming this

temptation.

Truth will ultimately prevail where there are plans taken to

bring it to light. ~ George Washington

God Bless,

Cynthia Smith

February 16th, 2020

Parish News

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER OF

THE WEEK… JOHNNY’S AUTO Foreign & Domestic

Fat Supper Sunday Celebrating Our Volunteers!

Please join us on Sunday, February 23rd at

4:00pm. This wonderful dinner is provided by

Carrabbas to honor you for your time, talent

and dedication to our Parish. If you would

like to get more involved in our Parish, please

join us for dinner and leave your contact

information with us. Please RSVP by February

18th to Sister Evelyn at (856) 667-8850. We

hope that you can join us for Supper to

Celebrate You!

(Evites were sent out but we did not have everyone’s email

address. If you did not get an evite, please call us to

RSVP. Thank you)

WE ARE GRATEFUL

FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

February 8th & 9th First Collection:$7,243.00 Second Collection:$1,413.00 (Altar Supplies) Givelify:$1,024.00 Thank you for your generous giving.

Please remember OLPH in your will.

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS

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 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.

PARISH INFORMATION

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February 16th, 2020

High School News & Events Cohort & Diocesan News

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...Y our 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 Con-fession, followed by individual confession Thursday: Adoration and Healing In the context of Eucharistic Adoration and a Healing Service

The Arts at Camden Catholic High School

Presents Mary Poppins

March 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.

March 8, 14 & 15 at 2 p.m.

Tickets $12 www.cchsperformingarts.com |

856-663-2247 ext 142

Admissions News

Freshman Registration for the Class of 2024 is

February 22, 8-11AM, Pisa Dining Hall. All accepted

students are invited to officially register that day.

CCHS offers rolling admissions. Apply

online: www.camdencatholic.org/admissions,

email admissions@camdencatholic.org or call

856-663-2247 ext. 136.

Irish Experience Guest Days: limited dates remain!

February 13, March 5 and March 12. Schedule

online www.camdencatholic.org/admissions or

email admissions@camdencatholic.org.

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February 16th, 2020

Dear Father Wilson & OLPH,

Thank you so much for having Good Counsel come again

this year and share our mission with your parishioners.

Thank you for your warm hospitality and faithful support.

We are grateful and humbled by the generosity of your

parish community. We thank you on behalf of the mothers

and babies whose lives are being impacted by the

selflessness of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. May

God continue to bless the good work you do! For Jesus

through Mary, Good Counsel Homes

February 16th, 2020

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