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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

December 9, 2018

Second Sunday of Advent

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, DECEMBER 8 4:30 p.m.—George Schieri, Jr. req. by His Wife, Marie SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:00 a.m.—Mul ple Inten ons Frank Colonna, Jr. req. by Sally & Mary Kate LaRocco Virginia Bochanski req. by the Bochanski Family Margaret Riether req. by Ralph & Carol Gallo Joan Frisoli req. by Phil & Joan Taormina Anthony Branco req. by His Family Joe Magana req. by His Wife, Ginny Simplicio Licud req. by Rova & Hazel Robert E. Hughes, Sr. req. by the Bartolomeo Family 10:00 a.m.—Jim & Bessie Cinelli req. by Jim & Linda Cinelli 11:30 a.m.—Joyce Mueller req. by Her Family 6:00 p.m.—People of the Parish MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 9:00 a.m.—Jesusita Yorro req. by the Gardingan Family TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 9:00 a.m.—Jean Marie McNulty WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 9:00 a.m.—Charles McMahon req. by His Wife, Clare THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 9:00 a.m.—Stephanie Dugan req. by Candice & Don Devine FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 9:00 a.m.—Warren Beadling req. by His Wife, Sandra SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 9:00 a.m.—Paul Redmond req. by Mom, Dad, John & Leighann 4:30 p.m.—Sam & Lola LaPalombara req. by Rita Moffo, Anne & Al Iannelli, Iannelli Twins and their Family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 8:00 a.m.—Frank M. DeVecchis req. by John & Lynn Rinylo 10:00 a.m.—Mul ple Inten ons People of the Parish Parents of Charles & Isabella Diodato Viginia Diaz (2nd Anniv.) req. by Daughter, Nikkita & Family Vincent Aucello req. by His Daughters, Karen & Rosemarie Frank & Mary Reale req. by the Reale Family Connie Szymendera req. by Husband, Tony Robert C. Dailey, Sr. 11:30 a.m.—William F. McWilliams req. by Ray & Beth O’Shea 6:00 p.m.—Gloria & Anthony Sentenari req. by their Daughter & Family

We are happy to welcome the following into our Christian Community, L T S

We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially M D P M M

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

Reflections from Father John Splendor, Glory and Justice

Plan now for Upcoming Confession Dates/Times

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (Confessions)

Saturday, Dec. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 3:00-4:20 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 17, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7:00 p.m. Penance Service at

St. Charles Borromeo Church 176 Stagcoach Road, Sicklerville, 08081

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.

Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever: wrapped in the cloak of justice from God . . . (Baruch 5:1) Just in this one verse we could reflect on for hours. What beauty is in this verse, what a promise, what great words of encouragement, what great words of love! This splendor and glory is God’s own glory which He wishes to shower upon us. If that is the case what does that say about our worth, dignity, and value? I believe it says a lot! God became one of us, obviously to save us, but also to simply be with us, to come close to us, not out of compulsion or need, but simply out of love. If God is close to me do I understand that I have been cloaked by Him in His very splendor and glory? If so, do I show it? Do I live it? The following sentence says, “Wrapped in the cloak of justice from God.” We have splendor, glory, but also God’s justice. He takes care of us, loves and treats us fairly. We have His justice, but this also means that we must be just to others. As Plato would put it, “Do I respect and give a person their proper due that is owed them simply because of who they are, a human being?” Justice in the bible is described in many ways, being fair, honest, judging rightly, not denying the widow and orphan or the poor, the alien, etc. All of it however comes back to treatment of people, the 2nd commandment of Jesus, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” As we continue through Advent it is good to remind ourselves, that the Christmas story which is coming soon, is a reminder that when Jesus was born we literally put on the splendor and glory of God, and it becomes a reality in our Baptism, but through that Baptism we are to also put on the justice of God otherwise the gift of Jesus’ death and resurrection in our lives loses meaning. I pray that the opposite is true that we live lives that give a fuller sense to that meaning that Jesus increases in each of us more and more each day. I pray that you believe that, because as the Psalmist says, “I said, 'you are "gods"; you are all sons of the Most High.” (Psalm 82:6) God bless you,

Father John

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Pray for those Serving in the Military Compassionate Outreach

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, Larry Ferringo, Holly Fitzgerald, Hortensia Formoso, Mary Jean Forde, Domenick Frese, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, 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, Patricia Nichter, Bill O’Keefe, Erin O’Keefe, Anita & Nicholas Oriente, Cindy Ortiz, Bill Overholt, Mary Ann Pagano, Mary Ann Panto, Dan Paolucci, Barbara Paquet, Constance Pfeifer, Trish Pisauro, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Monica Rushing, Michael Sagan, Rosa Santos, Joe Sapienza, Patricia Sawyer, Jim Scanlon Jr., Mike Schuenemann, 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, Frank Phyllis Vespe-Yuchmiw, Dylan Vitucci, Jenn Ward, Amy Wassmuthm, Joseph Wehrman, Felicia Whipkey, Bridget Williamson, Kurt Wohlgemuth, Terry Quinn, Marge Ziegenfuss, Mark Zimmerman, Marie Zuccarello

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

Parish Prayer Line

Sunday, December 9 Na vity Play Prac ce—11:00 a.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Sor ng of Giving Tree Gi s—1:00 p.m., Aquin Eagles vs Cowboys—4:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

AA Men’s Mee ng—7:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin

Monday, December 10 Hearts—5:00 p.m., Aquin RCIAT—6:30 p.m., Aquin Tuesday, December 11

Adora on—9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Chapel Youth Choir—6:00 p.m., Aquin

Youth Rosary—6:00 p.m., Aquin Adult Bible Study—7:15 p.m., Aquin

Young Adult Group—7:30 p.m., Aquin Bap sm Prep—7:30 p.m., Church

RCIA—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, December 12

Shop w/ a Cop—4:45 p.m., Aquin Hearts—6:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Youth Open Gym—7:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall GA Mee ng—7:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room

Thursday, December 13 Church Bridge—1:00 p.m., Aquin Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church

AA Mee ng—8:30 p.m., Basement Mee ng Room Friday, December 14

MOMs—10:00 a.m., Aquin Saturday, December 15

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

Santa Brunch & Christmas Fes val—10:00 a.m., Aquin DellaPia/Midili Wedding—1:00 p.m., Church

Confessions—3:00-4:20 p.m., Church Inclusion Mass—4:30 p.m., Church

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

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

Cancer Care Ministry Are you, a family member or friend struggling with cancer? You don’t have to suffer alone. Our Cancer Care Ministry pro-vides 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

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 in the gathering space a er weekend masses or at the parish office during the week.

Please take a tag from the Giving Tree to help those in need this Christmas Season.

We ask that gi s be unwrapped and returned through Sunday, December 16 so they can be sorted and distributed in me for Christmas.

We will also be accep ng wrapping paper.

The OWLS will celebrate Christmas with a luncheon on December 18 at noon at the Wedgwood Country Club. A crab cake and chicken marsala combo is the entrée with escarole soup as an appe zer and chocolate chip bread pudding for dessert. Also there will be a Christmas singalong with Nick Frankanus at the keyboard. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased at the parish office .

Christmas Festival & Santa Brunch Saturday, December 15, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

in the Aquin Center Join us for a morning of food and fun as we get into the

holiday spirit! There will be a brunch followed by time to visit with Santa before visiting the activities taking place in the classrooms for the children. A variety of crafts, Caroling, Letters to Santa, Reindeer Games, Christmas Around the World and Mrs. Claus's Bakery! Tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the parish and religious education offices through December 12 as supplies last.

Tickets will not be sold at the door the day of the event.

Eagles vs Cowboys—12/9 @ 4:00

Plan to join Fr. John and members of your parish family this Sunday afternoon at 4:00 in the Aquin to watch the battle between the Eagles and the Cowboys on the large screen in the parish hall. There will be wings and pizza provided. Please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to share. We hope to see you Sunday afternoon at 4:00 to watch this rivalry and share fellowship.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER

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 5 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.

Please take a moment to setup your Amazon account through amazonsmile (same thing-same site) except Holy Family receives back 0.5% of your total amount purchased. You do not pay anything extra. For instance you purchase products totaling $200.00 Holy Family will receive $1.00 from Amazon. Please see link below, if you have any ques ons please call the office and we will assist you.

Important: if you have Amazon saved in your menu please save it via amazonsmile, if you don't then your purchase goes through Amazon and not amazonsmile. Thank you!

When purchasing Christmas gi s...

Our Lady of Hope Regional School

Christmas Concert Join us for our “Christmas Pageant,” Thursday, December 13, 7:00 PM in the OLOH Regional School Gymnasium. Get ready for the spirit of Christmas as our K-2 grade students share the Christmas story in song. Our Christmas Liturgy will be held Friday, December 21 at 8:00 AM. SCRIP Program Our Lady of Hope Regional School invites parishioners to participate in their SCRIP Program. SCRIP is a gift card purchasing program that benefits Our Lady of Hope Regional School with rebates from participating merchants.

If you are purchasing gift cards this Christmas season or any time throughout the school year please consider ordering them through the Our Lady of Hope Regional School SCRIP program. For more information please visit website at www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org or contact the school at 856-227-4442. Our December order deadline will be Monday, December 10.

RSVP to 856-227-4442, bkuvinka@olohschool.org or at www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org

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, December 11 Tuesday, January 8

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: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39- 47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

“And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of percep on, to discern what is of value…” (P 1:9-10) Gli ery holiday ads can blind us to our Stewardship values and distort our needs and wants. It is important that during this season of endless buying we remember that each of us also has the need to give back to God and to those that are in need.

Received Budgeted Difference November 25, 2018 $15,632 $16,250 -$618 FY 2018 to date $317,806 $357,500 -$39,694

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

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

12/11— Advent Faith Sharing from 6:00-7:00 p.m. All 5th-8th graders are invited to join us. We'll be discussing the season and learning the history of Advent. We will also pray the rosary enjoy snacks and community time! 12/12— Open Gym from 7:00-8:00 p.m. All 7th and 8th graders are invited to join us. We'll be playing balloon volleyball, crab soccer and table games! Cocoa and Christmas cookie decorating too! RSVP is helpful in our planning. 12/13—OLOH Breakfast from 7:30-8:00 a.m. Parishioner students join us for donuts and a Christmas activity in your school cafeteria! 12/15—Santa Brunch 8th-12th graders are needed to help run this annual event. Please email Julie for more details and to sign up! Volunteers needed from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 12/16—Youth Pretzel Sale After all Sunday morning Masses. Support the many wonderful programs for our Young Church! Pretzels are $1 each or $5 for six. 12/16— Christmas Fun Youth are invited from 5:00-9:00 p.m. for a fun evening of gingerbread house decorating, pizza, 6:00 mass together, cocoa, cookies and Christmas Caroling to our neighbors around Holy Family! More information to come. 12/18— The Rock@Twp. Join us for a Christmas party and activity, snacks and community time in the IMC at WTHS from 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the IMC.

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.

Look at the Calendar... It's time for that 5-year tune-up!

We would never expect a car to run smoothly forever without a tune-up, so why do we expect our marriage relationship to keep running smoothly without a little maintenance? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend gives married couples the tools to keep their relationship in top-running condition.

To schedule that tune-up, go on line to wwme-southjersey.org.

We get letters….

On behalf of the mothers and babies at the Good Counsel Homes, Riverside, I wish to thank Joan Lindeman and the parishioners of Church of the Holy Family for sending us so many useful and beautiful gifts from your Pro Life Baby Shower. We wish God’s blessings on you all and our moms who have chosen Life!

Joanne Klatt, Good Counsel Homes Volunteer