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June 4, 2017 Solemnity of Pentecost Happy Easter! As we continue to celebrate the Easter event and all the things that happen along the way we come to this day, Pentecost Sunday. The word Pentecost is from the Greek word “pentekostos” and it’s literally a translation of the word “fifty” or “fiftieth” day. It was significant to ancient Israel for it was the “Feast of First Fruits” called Shavuot. It was a day of celebration for the early harvest that enabled Israel to have sustenance until the greater fall harvest. Originally a harvest festival, it became a traditional Jewish celebration of the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Some churches today still celebrate this day as holy in the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and even some Lutheran churches. Pentecost comes fifty days after the Passover. Before Jesus’s Ascension into heaven, He instructed the disciples not to leave Jerusalem and to wait for the Holy Spirit, a gift from the Father. John had been baptizing with water, but they will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. When they were baptized with the spirit, the church began and could not exist without the Spirit. The Holy Spirit brought life to the church and so it does today. So, this is the anniversary of our church, the creation of church. Today’s scripture tells us about how the disciples were scared they would be put to death because of their association with Jesus. To keep themselves safe, they locked themselves into a room. When all seemed safe, their beloved friend Jesus stood in their midst. They were frightened (I would be) but the words Jesus used calmed their fears. He said, “Peace be with you”. He showed his hand and his side to assure that it was He. He went on to explain, “Peace be with you - as the Father has sent me, so I send you”. Finally, he breathed on them and said, “receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you forgive are forgiven and whose sins you retain are retained”. Do you remember receiving the Holy Spirit? You received it once, at your baptism and again in the sacrament of Confirmation. Although you were not breathed on, you were anointed with the Sacred Oil of Chrism. Do you remember the words the bishop used at your confirmation? He said, “receive the Holy Spirit”. Then he said, “peace be with you”. My prayer today is with the Holy Spirit - that we are renew in faith and we may continue in this true church of Jesus Christ as he established it with his disciples. May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all (and with your Spirit). Deacon Joe Garozzo 51 Follow us on @SCA856
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June 4, 2017
Solemnity of Pentecost
Happy Easter!
As we continue to celebrate the Easter event and all the things that happen along the way we come to this day, Pentecost Sunday.
The word Pentecost is from the Greek word “pentekostos” and it’s literally a translation of the word “fifty” or “fiftieth” day. It was significant to ancient Israel for it was the “Feast of First Fruits” called Shavuot. It was a day of celebration for the early harvest that enabled Israel to have sustenance until the greater fall harvest. Originally a harvest festival, it became a traditional Jewish celebration of the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Some churches today still celebrate this day as holy in the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and even some Lutheran churches. Pentecost comes fifty days after the Passover.
Before Jesus’s Ascension into heaven, He instructed the disciples not to leave Jerusalem and to wait for the Holy Spirit, a gift from the Father. John had been baptizing with water, but they will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. When they were baptized with the spirit, the church began and could not exist without the Spirit. The Holy Spirit brought life to the church and so it does today. So, this is the anniversary of our church, the creation of church.
Today’s scripture tells us about how the disciples were scared they would be put to death because of their association with Jesus. To keep themselves safe, they locked themselves into a room. When all seemed safe, their beloved friend Jesus stood in their midst. They were frightened (I would be) but the words Jesus used calmed their fears. He said, “Peace be with you”. He showed his hand and his side to assure that it was He. He went on to explain, “Peace be with you - as the Father has sent me, so I send you”. Finally, he breathed on them and said, “receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you forgive are forgiven and whose sins you retain are retained”.
Do you remember receiving the Holy Spirit? You received it once, at your baptism and again in the sacrament of Confirmation. Although you were not breathed on, you were anointed with the Sacred Oil of Chrism. Do you remember the words the bishop used at your confirmation? He said, “receive the Holy Spirit”. Then he said, “peace be with you”.
My prayer today is with the Holy Spirit - that we are renew in faith and we may continue in this true church of Jesus Christ as he established it with his disciples.
May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all (and with your Spirit).
Deacon Joe Garozzo
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Follow us on @SCA856
Mass Intentions
GB=Gibbstown PB=Paulsboro SB=Swedesboro
BTM=Baptism During Mass Saturday, June 3, 2017
9:00 am SB Gigi Frank r/o Michael & Arlene Petulla 4:30 pm GB Jerry Ferro r/o The Ciechon Family
Sunday, June 4, 2017 8:00 am SB Joe Maccarone r/o Mom & Family 9:30 am GB Mary Finocchiaro r/o Mary Sorbello 11:00 am SB Rose Drager r/o Brian & Angela Wellman - BTM 1:00 pm SB People of the Parish
Monday, June 5, 2017 8:30 am PB John Gallagher r/o The Family (1 year anniversary) Margaret Latch r/o Her Family
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 8:30 am GB Robert Brown r/o Wife, MaryLou
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 8:30 am GB Ethel Convery r/o Ann & John Karpinski
Thursday, June 8, 2017 8:30 am SB Raymond Cooper r/o Pat Cooper
Friday, June 9, 2017 8:30 am SB Angie Tomarchio r/o Mary & Family
Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:00 am SB Leon Barber r/o Bud & Terry Ledger 4:30 pm GB Angeline Pasquini r/o Joan & Jim
Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:00 am SB Kevin Ridel r/o Peter Patane 9:30 am GB Carlos Cazares r/o Carol Laird 11:00 am SB Salvatore Leonardo r/o The Columbiettes 1:00 pm SB People of the Parish
The Pro-Life Rose in Swedesboro is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus The Tabernacle Candle in Swedesboro will burn this week in loving memory of Msgr. Edward McDaid r/o Agnes & Edward Ernest Please remember there are many ways to honor your loved ones. In addition to Mass Intentions, we also offer The Tabernacle Candle, Flowers by the Altar, and the Pro-Life Rose. Please contact our Parish Office for inquiries, 856-467-0037.
Prayer List Michelle Barr, Jeff Billig, John Burzichelli, Michael Campbell, Richard Carotenuto, Cathyann Chambers, Charles Clerecuzio, Pat Collins, Mark Dawalt, Andrew DiFonzo, Mikey DiPaolo, RoseMarie Edl, Larry Ferringo, Joseph Funari, Mark
Gage, John Gentile, Frances Gargiulo, Toni Giorgianni-Gray, Reginald Hall, Curtis Holland, Richard Knight, Kenley Kuhn, Jack Kuntsmann, Cheryl Llyod, Bruce & Kate Macphail, Palmina Mami, Dan Morlachetta, Anne Owen, Yesenia Vazquez Pagan, Benny Patten, Sr., Benny Patten, Jr., Virginia Patten, Pasquale Pezzano, Lori Prinz, Martha Rastelli, Carolyn Reistle, James Ryder, Marie String, Harry Sullivan, Mary Ellen Szwejkowski, Pasquale Tropiano, Richard Viola and Susan Webster
Pray for our Service Men and Women FA Alex Curran, Mason Harris, Mitchell Harris, Lt. David Kehoe, Lt. Jeffrey Riggs, HN Michael C. Rutcosky, Jr., Harley K. Sarmiento, Daryn Smith, Lt. Cdr. Sarah Turse EOD and the Diocese of Camden Clergy who serve in the armed forces
Adoration is available 9am-1pm for June, July & August
Jesus waits for you and will appreciate your company and showing your love and mercy to him. Come to St. Joseph’s Church on Friday mornings. Thank you.
Week at a Glance Sunday, June 4, 2017
Coffee & Donut Sunday GB & SB Fellowship after Hispanic Ministry Mass SB
2:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym 7:15 pm 12-Step Program – SB Parish Office
Monday, June 5, 2017 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal – SB Church 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus – SB Parish Hall
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 4:30 pm Legion of Mary – SB Parish Office 7:00 pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal – SB Church 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus – PB Ministry House 7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul – PB Ministry House
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 8:00 pm AA Meeting – GB Convent LL
Thursday, June 8, 2017 Friday, June 9, 2017
9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration – SB Church Saturday, June 10, 2017
8:00 am Bereavement Support Group – SB Parish Office 7:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym
Sunday, June 11, 2017 2:00 pm Bingo – PB GARS Gym 7:15 pm 12-Step Program – SB Parish Office Spiritual Reflections
In Preparation for Sunday, June 11, 2017 First Reading : Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel: John 3:16-18
Basilica Trinity Dome Collection The Bishops of the United States will have a special second collection next weekend for the Trinity Dome, the central and largest dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception. Your prayerful and financial support will not only adorn this “Crowning Jewel” and complete Mary’s Shrine, but will also leave a lasting legacy for generations to come in this living monument to our Catholic faith and heritiage that is America’s Catholic Church.
Gibbstown Church Saturday 4:30pm & Sunday 9:30am
Swedesboro Church Sunday 8am,11am & 1pm Misa en Español
We will not be gathering to celebrate 5:30pm Mass on Sundays during the months of June, July, August, and the 1st weekend in September. We have decided to make this temporary adjustment to our Mass schedule to accommodate the seasonal comings and goings within our parish. We anticipate resuming the 5:30pm Mass on Sunday, September 10.
Summer Sunday Mass Schedule
Faith Formation The Office of Faith Formation provides spiritual formation in a traditional religious education program (PREP), alternative
summer model (ASREP) and home school model (FREM) and children over the age of reason (7) and older who are not baptized or catechized. All students attending Catholic and Public Schools are prepared for sacraments through the Office of Faith Formation. For more info, visit http://stclarenj.org
Collection Totals Masses Weekend of May 27 & 28 Regular Plate Collection $ 8,679 Misc. Contributions $ 8,376 Online Giving Collection ** $ 1,708
Total $ 18,763 Parish Goal $ 23,253 Surplus/Deficit ($ 4,490) Our parish goal is determined by dividing our
annual budgeted church expenses of $1,209,152.00 by 52 weeks in a year. If we could meet this weekly goal, the parish would not have to use its savings fund to meet its obligations and ministries.
**Online contributions can be made through our parish website http://stclarenj.org
Encounter the Living God Our 2017 House of Charity Annual Appeal is ongoing. We have received a total of $76,942.00. Thank you to all who have donated so far.
Together we can achieve our parish goal of $127,172.67. If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider making your pledge today. On behalf of what you do for others through the House of Charity, I am appreciative and proud of our community that looks beyond its own needs to the support of others. Fr. Dave Father’s Day Cards are available in baskets at the entrance of church. You may use your offertory Father’s Day envelopes or the envelope with the card for your donation. The fathers will be remembered especially at Mass on Father’s Day and included in our prayers throughout June.
Guardian Angels Regional School
For more info about Guardian Angels Regional School events and news, please visit at www.gars-online.com
Summer in the City for Teens grades 9-12
June 25 – June 30 (Cumberland County) St. John Paul II Retreat Center in Vineland
August 13 – August 19 (The Shore/Atlantic County) Holy Spirit High School in Absecon
This program is a unique service-learning week for high school students. Part of every day is spent in direct service with people and places who are in need. The experience is focused on four pillars of service, social justice, community and spirituality. Teens learn about Catholic Social Teaching through hands-on activities, community living and group discussions about poverty, the dignity of the human person and solidarity. The cost of $150 includes room, board, program tuition and transportation to and from work sites. Registration is on a first come first served basis. For more info email [email protected] or call 856-583-2908. *Scholarships are available.
Class of 1967 50th Reunion Saturday, September 16
Camden Catholic High School Double Tree, Mt. Laurel
For more info, log onto camdencatholic.org, Classmates.com or Facebook Event CCHS of 1967 Knights of Columbus News Eagles Football Raffle - The Knights of Columbus have raffle tickets for an Eagles vs. Cowboys 2017 Game Package which includes 2 tickets to game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, 2-night double occupancy room including breakfast and 2 roundtrip airfare tickets from Philadelphia to Dallas with transfers to and from game. Tickets will be available after masses the weekends of June 3/4 and June 10/11 ($5 donation per ticket). Please contact Pete Patane 467-1430 or Greg Donzuso 832-4189.
Summer @ Eustace A variety of summer programs await your child this summer at Bishop Eustace. Younger students, aged 4-9
would benefit from our Kids Literacy Club, which encourages reading. In addition, Eustace hosts a variety of athletic (baseball, basketball, crew, field hockey, soccer) camps along with academic camps such as our Robotics Camp and the Eustace Advantage Program. Visit Eustace.org/summer for more information.
Information Night for
“20/20 Project” Thursday, June 8 at 7:00PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lindenwold (Chapel attached to the school
across the street from the church) Exciting new pro-life initiative that’s got hundreds of individuals and many ministries in NJ working
together to protect babies in the womb. Invite all who care about protecting the unborn!!! Refreshments will be served. Please email your
RSVP to Mary Ann Chezik at [email protected] or call her for more info 609-707-1725
Become a Heartland Hospice Volunteer
Please consider sharing your time and talent by volunteering! Heartland Hospice needs people who are interested in one or more of the following: Making friendly patient visits Providing relief to caregiver(s) for short
periods of time Bringing music to our patients as a Heartland
Singer (must be able to carry a tune!) Creating “Heartland Hug” pillows (must be able to
operate a sewing machine) Being a Hospice Volunteer is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. For more information about any of these volunteer opportunities please call Heartland Hospice at 856-251-0707 and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.
God Centered Stewardship “ To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given
for some benefit” I CORINTIANS 12:7 To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart
and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we so with those gifts is our
gift back to God. Generously sharing our gifts in Stewardship keeps us more “God-centered” and less “self-centered.”
Gloucester Catholic High School Fr. Sullivan Golf Tournament – Monday, June 12 at the Pitman Golf Club. Registration will begin at 12 noon. Contact
Pat Moughan 609-970-1822 or via email at [email protected]. Profits from this tournament help fund Alumni Scholarships and the Athletic Department. Rams Basketball School - July 24 to 27 for boys entering 3rd - 9th grade. To receive a brochure email [email protected]
2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage Fr. Robert Hughes is leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
departing from Philadelphia on Thursday, February 15, 2018 and returning February 24. Visit all the sites important to our Catholic Faith from Mount Carmel and the Sea of Galilee to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The cost is $3,629pp double occupancy and includes roundtrip airfare, all airport taxes and fuel surcharges, 8 nights at centrally located first class hotels, airport transfers, transportation by air-conditioned motor coach, breakfast daily, dinner with wine daily, professional Catholic guides, all admissions per itinerary, Mass and spiritual activities daily, luggage handling (1bag), flight bag and portfolio of travel documents. Not included are lunches, tips to guide and driver, and optional travel insurance. An optional post-tour to Assisi (2 nights) and Rome (2 nights) is also available. To register online please visit www.pilgrimages.com/frhughes; for more information, call 856-583-2807 or email [email protected]
Catholic Engaged Encounter June 9-11 or Aug.11-13 or Nov.10-12 Pope John Paul II Retreat Center, Vineland All weekends begin promptly at 8PM, Friday evening and close by 3PM Sunday. The registration fee of
$395 for Engaged Encounter includes lodging, meals and program resources for the weekend for two people. To register, go to www.camdendiocese.org and search Engaged Encounter. Questions, please contact the Office of Faith and Family Life Formation by phone at 856-583-2903 or 856-583-2904 or email [email protected]
