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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

September 23, 2018 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH INFORMATION

Reverend John Picinic, Pastor Reverend Alfred Onyutha, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Deacon Joseph Kain Mrs. Julie LaRosa, Director, Youth Ministry Mrs. Judi DiBabbo, Director, Faith Forma on Mrs. Joanne Raggio, Administra ve Assistant Mrs. Linda Johansson, Business Manager Mrs. Charlene Campbell, Safe Environment Mrs. Candice Kelly-Devine, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Jeanne Passanante, Choir Director Mrs. Elayne Cipolla, Religious Ed Office Assistant Kathryn O’Callaghan, Notre Dame Intern Mr. John Cafagna, Principal of OLOH

Parish Office Open weekdays from 9 AM-12 PM & 1-4 PM and Monday through Thursday from 6-8 PM and the 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9 AM-Noon 226 Hurffville Road Sewell, New Jersey 08080 856-228-1616 fax—856-228-6332 www.churcho heholyfamily.org

Chris an Forma on Office Open weekdays Monday—Thursday from 10 AM—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 bulle n) 7:00 PM (Vigil), 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Confessions Saturday Morning at 9:30 AM Saturday A ernoon from 3:45 to 4:25 PM First Fridays at 6:30 PM or by appointment Adora on 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 a er the 9:00 AM Mass

In the event of dire emergencies call 856– 352-2198—

if you or a family member is in the hospital or needs the Sacrament of Anoin ng.

Informa on about Preparing for Bap sm or Marriage may be found on our parish website.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 4:30 p.m.—Mul ple Inten ons People of the Parish Ron Longo req. by the Longo Family Maxine Evans req. by the Carmolingo Family Nicholas Zaccaria req. by His Wife, Rose Ruth M. Guida Johnson req. by Mary Gui & Lillian Crawford Mary C. Raynes req. by Ellen & Jim DiPetro William McMullen (10th Anniv.) req. by His Mother, Margaret Frank Gosciminski req. by Carmen & Carmine Rodia SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:00 a.m.—Shirley Guim req. by the Guim Family 10:00 a.m.—Frank DeVecchis req. by Fred & Monica Rudloff 11:30 a.m.—Robert Eugene Hughes, Sr. req. by the Stephen Ministry Family 6:00 p.m.—Paul J. Cannon, M.D. req. by Maripat DeVecchis MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 9:00 a.m.—Tony Quintavalle TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 9:00 a.m.—Inten ons of Vince Esposito req. by the Stout Family WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 9:00 a.m.—Esperanza Aguda req. by Hector & Hilda Mar nez THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9:00 a.m.—Doreen Feil req. by Michael & Nancy Mozzachio FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 9:00 a.m.—Gloria McLaughlin req. by Her Husband, Edward SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 9:00 a.m.—Frank DeVecchis req. by Ginny Magana 4:30 p.m.—Catherine Tedesio & Rose Carrasquillo req. by their Families SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8:00 a.m.—Mul ple Inten ons People of the Parish Conce a Sangiuliano req. by Her Husband, Bruno Frank Goscinimski req. by Tom & Anna McDevi Jane Madden req. by Englebert Tamayo The Caprio Family req. by Arnold & Joyce Caprio James M. Flaherty req. by Julie Lyons Charles Kulkan req. by Charles & Mary Sagan Poor Souls in Purgatory req. by a Friend 10:00 a.m.—Frank DeVecchis req. by the Alexander, Drozd & Stri ma er Families 11:30 a.m.—Elizabeth Curran req. by the Stephen Ministry Family 6:00 p.m.—Catherine A. Vasile

We are happy to welcome the following into our Christian Community, A P D L M S

H S S

We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially G J. D D C S D B L

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed, especially A S. D

S L

Reflections from Deacon Joe God’s Majestic Beauty of the Leaves

Happy Fall, My Sisters and Brothers, It’s that time of year where we are able to see God work magic in the turning of the leaves. We don’t have to do anything to help it along as it’s a product of God’s creation plan. However, most of the time we are focused on other things and don’t pay attention to the wonderment of nature. How many times have you said, next year we are going for a drive to look at the trees turning. Next year comes, you never go and again, you say, “next year”. In our gospel Jesus is trying to explain to the disciples of his pending death and resurrection, but they did not understand. Possibly, like some of us may not understand why, if the leaves die, how is it then, they come back in the spring each year? Haha, maybe because some of us did not listen in science class. When Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum and entered a house, he asked them what they were arguing about along the way. Afraid to answer, they remained silent. But Jesus knew. He knew they were discussing who, among them, was the greatest! Knowing this, Jesus educates them that those who would be first in God’s kingdom must be servants of all. To further explain what he meant, Jesus took a child and told them that to receive a child in Jesus’ name, received Him and the One who sent Him. For us to fully understand this, we must also realize that children in the first-century held no status or power; no legal rights. Thus, teaching the disciples and us, that when we serve the least of our brothers and sisters, we are serving Jesus and the One who sent Him. Jesus is calling us to the service of those in our society that hold no status, no power. Those who are in need of our love and compassion. I know that in some cases we don’t have to look too far. Are we willing to listen to Jesus and answer His call? I promise that if you listen to Jesus and serve in some act of charity, you would be doing what God expects of us. Performing acts of charity, taking care of someone in need is our path to salvation. Jesus teaches that God’s judgment of us will be based on this criterion alone. So,…are you going to do it? You know, go for that drive to listen and see God’s majestic beauty of nature; the wind blowing against the trees, watch the leaves dropping on the sidewalk or the mountain pass; or are we just going to throw our arms up and say, “maybe next year”? May God bless us all,

Deacon Joe

Is God calling you to be a Deacon? What distinguishes the permanent deacon from the lay person is that the permanent deacon, who may be married , is a member of the clergy and shares in the hierarchy of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. He has been ordained to assist the bishop in his doctrinal, sacramental and charitable ministry.

To learn more about the Permanent Diaconate

Please visit our website www.camdendeacon.org

Deacon Michael J. Carter, Director of Formation 631 Market Street, Camden, N.J. 08102

856-583-2813

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Pray for those Serving in the Military Compassionate Outreach

Parish Prayer Line

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, Myrna Anderson, Eladia Angud, Ann Ashton, Frances & Eric Berg, Helen Bernhardt, Kieran Billmann, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Theresa Bonato, Erin Bossart, Linda Boyer, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Stephanie Brown, Dana Buri, Catherine Bush, Denielle Candolora, Michael Caporale, Devon Carbery, Denise Carson, Dee Cericola, Joe Cericola, Adele Charlton, Jaime Cherry-Kline, William Cherry, Harry Chew, Frank Chiriaco, Doreen Clark, Mike Cosmo, Irene Cramer, Luca Cundo, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Joseph Derr, Louis DeSantis, Patricia DeSantis, Pete Desjardins, Carol DeVera, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido, Jim Donato, Veronica Egan, Nancy Ellis, Vince Esposito, Edward Faichtyger Sr., Margi Fendt, Larry Ferringo, Holly Fitzgerald, Hortensia Formoso, Mary Jean Forde, Domenick Frese, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Bob Gebhardt, John Gigliotti, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Tristan Joel Gonzales, Claire Grzechowiak, Harry Guim, Jimmy Hanna, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Joseph Huber, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Emerita Lacuanan, Tara Lanzalotti, Joann Lanzilotti, Vincent Lanzilotti, Kara Lavender, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Joseph P. Mann, Dorothy Mansfield, Edward Manzo III, Mary Marinaro, Milana Marino, Matthew Martin, Nicole Mason, Sam Mayberry, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Christine Mazzola, Tom McDevitt, Amanda McPoyle, Johnny Miller, Anne Molavi, Lois Murray, Bill O’Keefe, Erin O’Keefe, Anita & Nicholas Oriente, Cindy Ortiz, Bill Overholt, Mary Ann Pagano, Mary Ann Panto, Dan Paolucci, Barbara Paquet, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Monica Rushing, Rosa Santos, Joe Sapienza, Patricia Sawyer, Jim Scanlon Jr., Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Mildred Shirley, Gloria Jean Sims, Danielle Speiser, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Lena Tietjen, Belle Turner, Marion Tuso, Vince Ursino, Tom Venti, Phyllis Vespe-Yuchmiw, Dylan Vitucci, Jenn Ward, Amy Wassmuthm, Joseph Wehrman, Felicia Whipkey, Bridget Williamson, Kurt Wohlgemuth, Marge Ziegenfuss, Mark Zimmerman, Marie Zuccarello

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

Sunday, September 30 Parish Picnic—1:00-4:00 p.m., Aquin

Altar Server Training—3:30 p.m., Church AA Men’s Mee ng—7:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room

Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Monday, September 24

Hearts—4:00 p.m., Aquin RCIAT—6:30 p.m., Aquin

K of C Installa on Mass—7:00 p.m., Church Knights of Columbus—8:15 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Tuesday, September 25 Adora on—9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Chapel

A ernoon Bible Study—1:30 p.m., Fausto Youth Rosary—6:00 p.m., Aquin

Adult Bible Study—7:15 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall RCIA Informa on Night—7:30 p.m., Aquin

Two Hearts Prayer Group—7:30 p.m., Aquin Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room

Wednesday, September 26 Prayer Shawl Ministry—1:30 p.m., Fausto

Hearts—6:00 p.m., Aquin GA Mee ng—7:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room

Thursday, September 27 Church Bridge—1:00 p.m., Aquin Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church

Journey of Hope—7:00 p.m., Aquin Grief Support—7:00 p.m., Fausto

St. Vincent de Paul Society—7:30 p.m., Aquin AA Mee ng—8:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room

Friday, September 28 MOMs—10:00 a.m., Aquin

Mungiole/Gerace Wedding—3:00 p.m., Church Saturday, September 29

AA Mee ng—9:00 a.m., Basement Mee ng Room

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: Brandon Balsama, Ryan Bandy, Marc-Anthony Bartolomeo, Nicholas Bedingfield, Adam Beitz, Patrick Billmann, 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, Eric Dougherty, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Geraldo Pabon Giglio, Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, Steven Horne, William Hossain, Tim Johnson, Matthew Jordan, Thomas Keefer, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, Connor Matthews, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Sean McKinney, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Samantha Preis, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Corey James Schwartz, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Michael Stadlman, Brett Staffieri, Sean Patrick Stailey, Nicholas Terasov, Sean Troy, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski

Prayer Shawl Ministry If you know of someone — family, friend, child or adult— undergoing a serious illness that could benefit by receiving a shawl, please call Donna at 582-7578. The shawls are crocheted or kni ed with prayer and love for the spiritual and physical health of the person who receives it.

If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Line, please call Joan with your intention, 856-589-3964.

All requests are held in confidence.

A Great Way You Can Help a Hur ng Friend— Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or rela ve who has been struggling with the loss of a loved one, loneliness, cancer, a layoff, reloca on, divorce, a spiritual crisis, recupera on, 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 confiden al, 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@churcho heholyfamily.org

Diocesan and Parish Pilgrimage National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Saturday, Oct 13, 2018

Please reserve your seat on a well-equipped and comfortable motor coach for our pilgrimage to the National Shrine (Basilica) of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. on Saturday, October 13.

The bus will depart from Holy Family at 6:30 a.m. and return around 7:00 p.m. that same evening. There will be ample time for confessions, Mass, touring of the Church and the beautiful grounds of the Basilica and the adjacent Catholic University of America. There will also be a presentation and procession of the Church banners. I am happy to announce that Ginny Licata has designed a beautiful banner representing our parish.

I am pleased also to announce that we will be offering discounted bus tickets, tickets typically would be forty dollars a person, but we will discount them to twenty-five dollars. Please make payment to The Church of the Holy Family and drop off your payment at the office and names of persons who will be attending. We have only one bus and are limited to 50 seats. It will have to be first come first serve; you can also drop off your payment in a sealed envelope in the Sunday collection with a note stating “For the Pilgrimage” and names of everyone for whom you buy a ticket\s.

SUPPORT FOR THE HEARTS ON THE MEND: GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT HOLY FAMILY We all have experienced losses in our life. The normal and natural reac on to any significant emo onal loss is grief. And grief hurts! We

need support and help to get through these mes. Grief Support Groups help us cope with the loss of a loved one by being with people who share similar experiences. They also journey with us in rebuilding our lives and provide us with a safe environment and the accurate informa on about grief and grief recovery.

The support group will meet for eight weeks on Thursdays, beginning September 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fausto Conference Room. Whether your grief is new and raw or lingering and unresolved, these sessions will help you to heal and move toward peace and acceptance of the absence of the loved one in your life. If you are someone who

has lost a dear one to death; we welcome you to join for these sessions.

For more informa on, please call Deacon Joe at the parish office, 856-228-1616, or email: kaincrew@comcast.net

Plan now to attend our annual parish picnic, next Sunday, September 30, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Aquin Center.

The event is free and open to all members of our Holy Family parish family.

We’ll have food, games, face painting, plus the Eagles game will be shown on the big screen!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Your SUPPORT is Appreciated! September 27th is the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul. In his celebration, Holy Family’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank you, our fellow parishioners, for your continued support throughout the years. Whether you contribute with food, financial donations, the Shoe Boxes, gift cards, or prayer, we appreciate all that you do to assist us in our endeavors to help the less fortunate.

Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to provide: ♦ Monies for payment of utilities, rent, mortgage, and the like for both parishioners and others ♦ Food for local families as needed ♦ Food baskets at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter ♦ Gift cards to use in local supermarkets and department stores ♦ Food and financial support to area food kitchens ♦ “Shoe Box” distribution to the homeless ♦ Financial assistance to other diocesan, national, and

international SVDP Conferences ♦ Referrals to various Social Services Agencies and Outreach

Programs

LUCKY “7” CLUB $50 per cket (only 1000 ckets will be sold) Drawing: Sunday, December 23 at 12:45 p.m.

Don’t miss out on a opportunity to win CASH before Christmas! Seven cash prizes will be awarded. Just return your check for $50 including your name, address and phone number to the parish office or in the collec on basket. Paid ckets may be picked up a er weekend masses in the gathering space or at the parish office during the week.

Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council Presents

“The Dance Party - Fund Raiser” Date: Saturday – October 6, 2018 Time: 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Place: Aquin Center Donation: $30.00

BYOB. Food, pizza & desserts provided.

Radio Personality - DJ Pepper Paul from 92.1

No mee ngs! Some orienta on! At Holy Family we visit every baby before or a er their Bap sm. We bring the child a homemade gi made by a fellow parishioner to welcome the child to our parish community. You pick the me that fits into your schedule and the number of babies you would like to visit. It is nice to share with a new mom. For more informa on call Donna at 856-582-7578.

Elizabeth Ministry—Volunteers Needed

Bap sm Prep—Parents must a end a prep class before Bap sm is conferred. Expectant parents as well as Godparents are encouraged to a end. It is impera ve that you register in advance for a class.

Tuesday, October 9 Tuesday, September 11

Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Plan ahead by calling the Charlene at 228-1616, ext. 242 to schedule.

JDR

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (M 9:35)

Jesus teaches us that we are called in Stewardship to serve one another. Sacrifice is not a word that many people like to hear. We think it means that we must give up something that we want. However, the literal meaning of sacrifice is “to make holy,” from the words “sacer” = sacred and “facere” = to make. In other words, we make our lives holy by sharing our gi s in the service of God. Received Budgeted Difference September 9, 2018 $13,941 $16,250 -$2,309 FY 2018 to date $153,420 $178,750 -$25,330

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

RSVP is always helpful in planning but not required jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org

Special thanks to everyone who supported Youth Ministry by purchasing a pretzel or volunteering on 9/16!

Thank You to all of our OLOH Youth Parishioners who joined us for breakfast on 9/20! We're looking forward to a great year!

5th-8th Graders: Our Rosary Group will meet at 6pm-7pm on Tuesday 9/25 to pray the rosary and enjoy community time, dessert and games. Upcoming... 9th-12th Graders: The Rock@Twp. meets school on Tuesday 10/2, 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the IMC! Join us for prayer, faith activitieds and discussions and snacks! All Twp. students are welcome to attend! A full fall schedule is available. 5th-8th Graders: Our Rosary Group will meet at 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 10/2 to pray the rosary and enjoy community time, dessert and games. High schoolers are always welcome to join us too! Save the Date: October 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Our Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party and Spaghetti Dinner! BYO pumpkin, pre-scooped! 9th-12th Graders: The Rock@Twp. meets school on Tuesday, 9/18 from 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the IMC! Join us for prayer, faith activities and discussions and snacks! All Twp. students are welcome to attend! A full fall schedule is available.

5th-8th and 9th-12th graders: Join us on Saturday 9/25 for our PB and J Club! 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Aquin. Bring two loaves of bread and either smooth peanut butter or grape squeeze jelly. Sandwiches are delivered to the Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. Drivers are always needed to deliver the sandwiches at 11:00 a.m. when our meeting finishes.

Kidney Donors Needed!

My daughter, a 46-year-old mother of a 6-year-old child is in dire need of a kidney due to a genetic disorder. She is listed at the Penn Medicine Kidney Transplant Program—Perlemen Center in Philadelphia. Recipient is a 0+.

We hope and pray for a donor. For additional information please call Eleanor M. Licud (mother) 856-371-6917. Thanks!

Additionally, parishioner, Christa Hinkel’s father, Dan Bevilacqua Sr., is in need of a kidney donor. If you are interested in getting tested, please reach out to danbevy@gmail.com or christa.hinkel@gmail.com or contact the transplant program directly to have a confidential conversation and get answers to any questions you have. You can come to a transplant center, call the transplant program, or fill out the online referral form and send it in via email to livingdonor@jefferson.edu. The evaluation includes blood tests to determine blood type and compatibility and there is NO COST to the donor.

MARRIED COUPLES: Does gardening give you a sense of wonder and fulfillment? On your wedding day, you lovingly planted the seeds of a lifelong rela onship. A Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter Weekend will give you the “gardening tools” you need to help your marriage grow and blossom. The next weekend dates are Oct 19-21 and Dec 7-9. Call 609-741-8012 for informa on or email applica ons@wwme-southjersey.org. Visit our website: wwme-southjersey.org

SUNDAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Holy Family Religious Education conducts a Sunday Preschool Program for children ages 3, 4, and 5 to enjoy learning about Jesus and the Church while their parents participate in the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Your child will learn about the gifts that God has given us, sing songs, make art projects, and listen to stories of our faith. The classes run from October 14 through March 31. The cost is $35. Registration is available in the gathering space of church, Aquin Center, and at www.churchoftheholyfamily.org. For more information call 228-2215.