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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

December 15, 2019

Third Sunday of Advent

PARISH INFORMATION Reverend John Picinic, Pastor Reverend Francis Kim, Parochial Vicar Reverend Naveen Borlakunta, V.C., In Residence Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Deacon Joseph Kain Mrs. Linda Johansson, Business Manager Mrs. Julianne LaRosa, Director, Faith Formation Mrs. Joanne Raggio, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Charlene Campbell, Safe Environment Coordinator Mrs. Jeanne Passanante, Music Director Mrs. Candice Kelly-Devine, Religious Ed Office Assistant Mrs. Elayne Cipolla, Parish Office Assistant Ms. Ava Harrison, Religious Ed Office Assistant Miranda Fitzpatrick, Notre Dame Intern Mrs. Elizabeth Martino , Principal of OLOH

Parish Office Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-12 PM & 1-4:00 PM Monday-Thursday: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 226 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—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 8:30 PM Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesdays after 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 Anointing.

Information about Preparing for Baptism or Marriage may be found on our parish website.

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 4:30 p.m.—Dec’d Members of Kerr & Procopio Families req. by Pat & Cathy Kerr SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 8:00 a.m.—Joseph Mohan req. by Charles & Eileeen Rafferty 10:00 a.m.—Dee & Joe Cericola 11:30 p.m.—1st Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc. req. by Carol Medica 6:00 p.m.—Be y Wilson req. by the Shew Family MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 6:30 a.m.—Rev. John F. Bloh req. by the Priests of the Parish 9:00 a.m.—Dec’d Members of Savanych & Pellin Families TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 6:30 a.m.—Theresa DeCaesar req. by Jim Rossi 9:00 a.m.—Maryann Pawlak req. by Her Husband, Ken WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 6:30 a.m.—Joie Yape req. by Mr. & Mrs. Lemuel Montero 9:00 a.m.—Rose & Salvatore DiPaola req. by Son-in-law, Charles THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 6:30 a.m.—People of the Parish 9:00 a.m.—Rosalie Dunhour req. by Her Husband, Charles FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 6:30 a.m.—Anthony F. Capella, Sr. req. by Fr. John Picinic 9:00 a.m.—Charles Sr., Charles III & Margaret req. by Sue Olson & Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 9:00 a.m.—Catherine & George Tedesco & Nicholas Annucci 4:30 p.m.—Dennis M. Olson, Sr. req. by His Wife, Sue & Children SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 8:00 a.m.—Joan Frisoli req. by Daughter, Maria Lombardi & Son, John Frisoli 10:00 a.m.—Bruno Ses to & James Cinelli, Sr. req. by the Cinelli Family 11:30 p.m.—Joyce Mueller req. by Her Family 6:00 p.m.—Ma hew Mar n req. by Uncle Ray & Aunt Elayne & Family

We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially R S C S

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed.

Reflection by Father John

Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth,

being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You too must be patient. (James 5:7-8)

Patience is that all elusive virtue, one of the toughest to nail down, just when we think we have become patient people, there it goes – right out the window. It is my belief that patience is one of the most difficult of the virtues to achieve. The reason being is that it is required with almost every aspect of our lives.

First, we must be patient with ourselves. In our spiritual lives we will ask God for many things, healing from this, delivery from that, an increase of this, an elimination of that and when it does not come in our time-frame, which is sometimes less than 10 seconds, we may grow inpatient and react poorly.

Second, we must be patient with others. Every challenge that comes our way from others, be it our spouses, our children, siblings, parents, relatives, friends, co-workers, teachers, coaches, trainers, basically everyone, are not really challenges but opportunities for us to be patient with others, even when they are annoying us. Think for a moment how patient Jesus is with us and how He looks past our weaknesses, not letting us off the hook, but rather the patience He has each time we ask for forgiveness and He grants it. If there is anything He wants, He wants us to do the same for others.

Finally, we must be patient in life, this includes the Lord’s coming now which we celebrate every Christmas, but we must patient for His second coming as well. Often time’s people do not even think of the Lord’s second coming, the reason for that is that we do not want to. However, we should be waiting patiently for the Lord, for when we do so we remain prepared. The Apostle James told us, so let us try to live it out, “You too must be patient.”

God bless you,

Father John

LUCKY “7” Club Drawing is next Sunday, December 22 at 12:45 p.m.in the Aquin Center

You still have an opportunity to purchase a ticket to win CASH before Christmas.

Top prize is $10,000! Tickets are $50 and odds of winning one of seven cash prizes are

one in 142—better than most lottery odds!

The Lucky “7” Sweepstakes is a major parish fundraiser. As our church and buildings age more and more high cost expenditures have become necessary to maintain the buildings. Consequently your help is needed to assure that all 1,000 tickets get sold this year. Ask your friends, neighbors or coworkers to purchase a chance to win cash before Christmas. Drop off your check with name, address and phone number to the parish office or purchase in the Gathering Space after weekend masses .

Plan now for Upcoming Confession Dates/Times

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:00 p.m. Penance Service at Sts. Peter & Paul Church

362 Ganttown Road, Turnersville, 08012

Saturday, Dec. 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 3:00-4:20 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Pray for those Serving in the Military

Compassionate Outreach

Parish Prayer Line 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

Sunday, December 15 Na vity Play Dress Rehearsal—2:30 p.m., Church

Youth Mass and Lounge—6:00 p.m., Church and Aquin AA Men’s Mee ng—7:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room

Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Monday, December 16

Paint Night—6:00 p.m., Aquin Youth Choir—6:15 p.m., Church

Tuesday, December 17 Adora on—9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Chapel OWLS Luncheon—12:00 Noon, Offsite

A ernoon Bible Study—1:30 p.m., Fausto Communal Penance Service—7:00 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Church

Adult Bible Study—7:00 p.m., Aquin RCIA—7:30 p.m., Aquin

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

Wednesday, December 18 GA Mee ng—7:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room Dogmas of Mary Presenta on—7:00 p.m., Aquin

Thursday, December 19 Church Bridge—12:00 p.m., Aquin Na vity Play—7:00 p.m., Church

AA Mee ng—8:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room Friday, December 20

Saturday, December 21 SVDP Holiday Basket Prep—8:00 a.m., Aquin

AA Mee ng—9:00 a.m., Basement Mee ng Room Confessions—9:30-10:30 a.m., Church

Santosusso/Stefan Wedding—2:00 p.m., Church Confessions—3:15-4:15 p.m., Church

Inclusion Mass—4:30 p.m., Church

If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please contact the parish office. Please pray for our those listed below. Chuck Alexander, Denise Allen, Myrna Anderson, Eladia Angud, Ann Ashton, Rosemarie Babilino, Patricia Baldwin, Frances Berg, Helen Bernhardt, Theresa Bonato, Erin Bossart, Linda and Donald Boyer, James Boylan, Erika Macklin Brewster, Jeanne Brown, Stephanie Brown, Dana Buri, Catherine Bush, Denielle Candolora, Michael Caporale, Devon Carbery, Jennifer Carr, Denise Carson, Joe Cericola, Mary Chambers, Adele Charlton, Jaime Cherry-Kline, William Cherry, Harry Chew, Frank Chiriaco, Doreen Clark, Shawn Copes, Irene Cramer, Luca Cundo, Kara Cusato, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Sabrina Dempsey, Joseph Derr, Louis DeSantis, Patricia DeSantis, Pete Desjardins, Carol DeVera, Ian Diaz, Virginia DiFillippo, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido, Jim Donato, Veronica Egan, Nancy Ellis, Tom Ferrese, Frank Fiorentino, Larry Ferringo, Holly Fitzgerald, Hortensia Formoso, Mary Jean Forde, Domenick Frese, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Thomas Gazzara, Teresa Gibbons, John Gigliotti, Erika Macklin Gilbert, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Tristan Joel Gonzales, Angela Grosso, Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Jackie Hortter, Joseph Huber, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Janice Keough, Meg Kusters, Emerita Lacuanan, Stevie Sue Laquintano, Tara Lanzalotti, Joann Lanzilotti, Vincent Lanzilotti, Thelma Leedy, Nancy Lehr, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Clea Luongo, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Liam Maloney, Theresa Mancuso, Joseph P. Mann, Dorothy Mansfield, Edward Manzo III, Mary Marinaro, Milana Marino, Nicole Mason, Sam Mayberry, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Steven McCloskey, Tom McDevitt, John McFadden, Rosemary Mayberry, Amanda McPoyle, Johnny Miller, Anne Molavi, Anna Monaghan, Lois Murray, Joanne Nelson, Patricia Nichter, Bill O’Keefe, Erin O’Keefe, Anita Oriente, Cindy Ortiz, Bill Overholt, Mary Ann Pagano, Helen Palese, Mary Ann Panto, Barbara Paquet, Constance Pfeifer, Trish Pisauro, Don Raggio, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Monica Rushing, Kelly Sandone Thistle, Bruce Sacchetta, Michael Sagan, Rosa Santos, Joe Sapienza, Patricia Sawyer, Geraldine Scanlon, Jim Scanlon Jr, Daniel Sciacca, Mildred Shirley, Starr Scipione, Gloria Jean Sims, Danielle Speiser, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Patricia Thomas, Lena Tietjen, Belle Turner, Marion Tuso, Vince Ursino, Maria Vacca, Tom Venti, Phyllis Vespe-Yuchmiw, Dylan Vitucci, Jenn Ward, Amy Wassmuthm, Joseph Wehrman, Felicia Whipkey, Kurt Wohlgemuth, Anthony Vacca, Gianna Vacca, Marge Ziegenfuss, Mark Zimmerman, Marie Zuccarello

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

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, Tom Cunningham, Luke Demas, Daniel DiGiuseppe, Mark Dillon, Nicole Domingo, Eric Dougherty, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Connor Funkhouser, Geraldo Pabon Giglio, Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, Steven Horne, William Hossain, Tim Johnson, Matthew Jordan, Thomas Keefer, Shawn Koons, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, Connor Matthews, Robert McAllister, 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, Jaime Lynn Redmond, William Rispoli, 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, Joseph Wozniak, Leo Wyzsynski

Cancer Care Ministry Are you, a family member or friend struggling with cancer?

You don’t have to suffer alone. Our Cancer Care Ministry provides practical support, home help care, courage, compassion and above all HOPE to every person in our community affected by cancer. To find out more, please contact Michelle Jagielski at (856) 228-1616 or email at HolyFamilyOJOH@gmail.com

Please return unwrapped gi s and wrapping paper this weekend so they can be distributed in me for Christmas. Your gi s will help bring JOY to those less fortunate so they too may feel the happiness of celebra ng the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Fr. John will present Dogmas of the Blessed Mother

Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00

All are invited to attend. Presentation will be held in the Aquin Center.

Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments will be available.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER

Saturday, January 4 @ 6:00 p.m.

We are blessed here at Holy Family to have so many who translate their love for God into service in just about every area of parish ministry. There is no way to thank each and every one of you (or your spouses) individually, but we can gather together to celebrate your spirit and the rich blessing that you are to our parish.

You and your spouse (or guest) are invited to join us on Saturday, January 4 at 6:00 for dinner & dancing —so hold off on the New Years resolu on and let Holy Family say “thanks”!

Tickets will be distributed this year; they are free and may be obtained at the parish office.

Join Holy Family’s New Bible Study – Romans: The Gospel of Salvation

The Letter to the Romans was composed by the Apostle Paul to explain that salvation is offered through the gospel of Jesus Christ. It has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning.

Presented by Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Romans: The Gospel of Salvation bible study provides an authentically Catholic way to understand this challenging epistle. Above all, it will help you enter into a more meaning-ful relationship with Christ.

Romans: The Gospel of Salvation, an 8 session study, will be offered here at Holy Family in the Aquin Center, on Tuesday evenings, starting on January 21st, at 7:00 PM. Each meeting of this 8-session course consists of DVD presentations, small group discussions and home study.

The cost of the student materials is $28, payable at registration. Please de-tach the registration form and return it to the parish office by Friday, Jan. 3rd. Note - Participants who register after the Jan 3rd deadline may not have study materials for the first two classes.

Call the parish office (856-228-1616) or Mary Burns (856-264-1192) with any questions.

Romans: The Gospel of Salvation Registration (Please Print) Please register by Jan 3rd

(Participants who register after Jan 3rd may not have study materials for the first classes.)

Name: ____________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________

Email Address: _________________________

(Return with payment ($28) cash or check (made payable to Church of the Holy Family) to parish office)

Children’s Nativity Play Plan now to join fellow parishioners as our children present the Nativity Play on Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Enjoy the reenactment of the Our Lord’s Birth in the comfort of the church. Refreshments will be served in the Aquin Center following the performance All are welcome to attend.

Upcoming Liturgy & Confession Times

2019 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (Confessions) Saturday, Dec. 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23, 9:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, Vigil Masses

4:00 p.m. (Church & Hall) 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25

12:00 a.m. – Midnight Mass in Church 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon No Evening Mass

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, January 14 Tuesday, February 11

Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Plan ahead by calling Charlene at 228-1616, ext. 242 to schedule.

JDR

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

“Therefore, every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” M 3:10 Do you bear good fruit for Christ? Or do you spend your me, talent and treasure constantly acquiring more toys, clu er and junk? Our me, our talent and our treasure are gi s that God has given us. What we do with them, in Stewardship, is our gi back to God. What gi s are you planning to give to the Lord during this upcoming Christmas season? Received Budgeted Difference December 1, 2019 $17,706 $16,250 $1,456 FY 2019 to date $295,888 $357,500 -$61,613

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

1st Way/Life Center offers free pregnancy testing and

ultrasound imaging for anyone suspecting pregnancy.

Call: 800-848-LOVE

In need of goods or services? Please consider patronizing our bulletin advertisers and remember to thank them. Their advertising makes it possible for us to receive church bulletins.

Are you aware of the ease and convenience of Online Giving? With Online Giving you can give towards your weekly contribu ons even when you a end Mass somewhere else during the holiday season. You can use the “Quick Give” feature to give a one- me gi without crea ng a login, or sign up for weekly contribu ons. You can find the Online Giving link at

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Christmas Flowers Would you like to help with decora ng our church,

especially the sanctuary, for the Christmas Season with flowers?

Flower envelopes are available to help with funding for Christmas plants while remembering your loved ones. Envelopes can be returned in the collec on basket at Mass or dropped off to the parish office. We thank you in advance for your generosity as we remember our loved ones during these holy nights.

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 knitted with prayer and love for the spiritual and physical health of the person who receives it. If you would like to join this ministry to make shawls contact Donna. No experience necessary; ladies will gladly teach you to knit or crochet.

Advent Masses – Cemetery Visitation & Mass During this time of Advent in preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, we will hold special masses at the diocesan managed cemeteries in our mausoleum chapels. We encourage our families to visit our cemeteries and mausoleums and pray for their dearly departed loved ones. All masses are listed on our website. We, the staff of your South Jersey Catholic Cemeteries, wish you a joyous Advent Season and a Merry Christmas. For more information on these masses and locations, please visit SouthJerseyCatholicCemeteries.org.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal

life. John 3:16