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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

January 17, 2016

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

       

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto the faithful departed,

especially

Leonard Oliveri

PARISH INFORMATION Reverend John Picinic, Pastor Reverend Alfred Onyutha, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Deacon Joseph Kain Mrs. Julie LaRosa, Youth Ministry Mrs. Judi DiBabbo, Director, Faith Formation Sr. Paula Randow, OSF, Principal Mrs. Joanne Raggio, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Linda Johansson, Business Manager Mrs. Charlene Campbell, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Candice Kelly-Devine, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Jeanne Passanante, Choir Director Mrs. Elayne Cipolla, Office Assistant

Parish Office Open weekdays from 9 AM-12 PM & 1-4 PM and Monday through Thursday from 6-8 PM 228 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—12 & 1—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 11:00 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 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Please call the parish office if you or a family member is in the hospital,

needs the Sacrament of Anointing, or needs the Eucharist brought to them.

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

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 4:30 p.m.—Multiple Intentions Frances Murphy req. by Elizabeth Murphy Ward Stan L. Rosa req. by His Wife and Son Herbert Trondle req. by Marge & Neil McNally Kathleen Murphy req. by Elizabeth Murphy Ward Jeane Ciquero req. by Michael Carmolingo & Family Louise Pepe req. by Charles Campbell & Kelly Doak Mary Diodato req. by Charles, Isabella and Family Intentions of Fr. Alfred Onyutha req. by Nancy Dick SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 8:00 a.m.—Rose DeBellis req. by Her Husband, Ron 10:00 a.m.—People of the Parish 11:30 a.m.—Robert Metallo (25th Anniv.) req. by Joan, Melissa and Amy 6:00 p.m.—Arlene O’Shea req. by Dee & Chuck Lammers MONDAY, JANUARY 18 9:00 a.m.—Peter Monaghan req. by Jim & Fran TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 9:00 a.m.—Marilyn Lafferty req. by JoAnn Grabbe WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 9:00 a.m.—Special Intention req. by Mom THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 9:00 a.m.—Charles McMahon req. by His Wife, Clare FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 9:00 a.m.—William Wentworth req. by Patty McDonald SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 9:00 a.m.—Anthony & Grace Luongo req. by Marguerite Luongo 4:30 p.m.—The Colaberdino Family req. by Maureen & Ralph Colaberdino SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Christine Barbone req. by the Lopresti Family Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Ward req. by Rosemary Camiolo Robin Spadaro req. by Susan Burger Martin World Peace req. by Nancy Dick Dec’d Members of the Brady & Donnelly Families req. by Nancy Dick Samuel Veneziale req. by the Aruffo Family 10:00 a.m.—Intentions of Wolfy for Birthday req. by Mom 11:30 a.m.—People of the Parish 6:00 p.m.—Margaret Hodge req. by Ann Hodge

Reflections from Father John

The Wedding Feast at Cana reminds us of three things, one) that the Lord is always with us, two) when we run short on things the Lord provides, and three) He saves the best for last. I always remind couples that I am preparing for marriage that it is the Lord who is in their midst when they exchange vows and He is in their presence in a very real way. The priest is the official witness of a marriage, the congregation also serves as witnesses and it is done in the house of the Lord in the presence of the Church. But, it is not the priest who marries the couple, that belief is a fallacy; a priest is not allowed to marry anyone. It is the couple who marry each other. When they exchange vows the marriage takes place with Jesus right at the center of it making the two into one by His grace. During marriage preparation I also remind the couple that not all days in their marriage will be like their engagement, or wedding day or honeymoon. The realities of life and its hardships enter in and in tough times it may almost seem we have nothing left, both spiritually and physically. Yet, even in those moments the Lord provides, just the couple from Cana ran out of wine Jesus at the request of His mother

made more wine for the couple and their friends. Jesus does this for us as well, when it seems we are running out of wine, He will provide more for us. Finally our Lord

saves the best for last. You

know the attendants ask

the host that usually the

cheap wine comes last

because everyone is already tipsy and won’t be able

to taste the wine anymore; however, the Lord brings

out the choice vintage last. This was done for many

reasons, as a gift to the couple and their family and

friends, but also to remind us all that the best gift for

us will be the last gift, i.e. Eternal life. The last thing I

hope and pray the Lord will give me will be to join Him

forever in heaven. There is no wine on this earth that

can compare, for in Heaven the realized and hoped for

wedding feast of Cana will be fulfilled, all of us

celebrating with our Lord in the Heavenly banquet.

God bless you,

Father John

This Friday, January 22, the Respect Life March will again be held in Washington, D.C. This is the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision and we will gather as a diocese to pray for an end to abortion and for a greater respect for all life.

Interested in going? Call Pete Kudless at 609-230-8139 to learn if there are seats still available for bus trip. If you are unable to attend the March in Washington on that day, we ask that you pray for a respect of all life from conception till natural death.

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: John Ardecki, Ryan Bandy, Marc-Anthony Bartolomeo, Nicholas Bedingfield, Adam Beitz, Patrick Billmann, Lucas Blasko, Michael Blaszczyk, Antonio Brino, Kevin Britt, Mark Burns, Tim Campbell, Drakkar Carter, Christopher Cassidy, Calvin Colclough, Dylan Colclough, Tom Cunningham, Daniel DiGiuseppe, Mark Dillon, Nicole Domingo, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Geraldo Pabon Giglio, Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, Gianna Hartley, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Brendan Kreckel, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, John Matthews, Michael McCall, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Gregory Poeppel, Geno Rapone, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Brett Staffieri, Kevin Sutcliffe, Leo Troy IV, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Sunday, January 17 Altar Server Training—2:30 p.m., Church

AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Monday, January 18— Martin Luther King Holiday

Parish & Religious Ed Offices Closed Tuesday, January 19

Adoration—11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m., Church Youth Choir—6:00 p.m., Aquin

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

Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Wednesday, January 20

Prayer Shawl Ministry—1:15 p.m., Fausto Hearts of Fire—7:00 p.m., Aquin

GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Thursday, January 21

Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church Military Prayer Ministry—7:30 p.m., Aquin Room 101

Knights of Columbus—8:00 p.m., Aquin (hall) AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Friday, January 22 43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Saturday, January 23 Teen Workshops—9:00 a.m., Aquin Classrooms

PB & J Club—10:00 a.m., Aquin (hall) AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room

Pray for those Serving in the Military

Compassionate Outreach

If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Line, please call Joan at (856) 589-3964 or Louie at (856) 582-3559 with your intention.

All requests are held in confidence.

Parish Prayer Line

PRAYER SHAWLS are available for those who are sick and in

need of prayerful comfort. Each shawl is handmade with prayers knitted or crocheted right in. If you would like a prayer shawl for a loved one, please contact Donna at 582-7578.

Stephen Ministry—Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or

relative who has been struggling with the loss of a loved one, loneliness, cancer, a layoff, relocation, divorce, a spiritual crisis, recuperation, 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 confidential, 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@churchoftheholyfamily.org

If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please contact the parish office. Denise Allen, Glenn Angud, Dorothy Blaszczyk, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Nicholas Carducci, Rose Carrasquillo, Denise Carson, Diane Damm, Ernest Dellapia, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Jim Donato, Joseph Egan, Nancy Ellis, Donna Marie Gallo, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, Jody Harvey, J. T. Hayes, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Bill LaPorta, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Angelica Luague, Joyce Macitti, Edward Manzo III, Matthew Martin, Ruth Maiese, Ryan Miscavage, Laynee Nelson, Erin O’Keefe, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, Alice Schwartz, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Della Viola, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey

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

Rachel’s Vineyard Hurting from Abortion? The Camden Diocese is offering a confidential retreat weekend for men & women suffering from the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion.

For information contact Margarita: 856-691-2299 or e-mail to projectrachel.pjp2rc@verizon.net All information is kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL!

Catholic Healthcare Services Do you or someone you love need care at home? Contact the Diocese of Camden’s Home & Parish Healthcare Services Resource and Referral Help Line 1-888-26 VITALity (1-888-268-4825) A Free and simple Gateway to Help at Home for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities seeking to remain healthy, safe, and secure in their homes. The VITALity HELP-LINE: Provides information and access into Community, Health and Medical Services. Arranges for Care Coordinators to visit you at your Home to help you navigate the complex healthcare insurance and provider system. All this is provided at no charge through the charitable efforts of the Diocese of Camden.

Visit Vitality.camdendiocese.org for more information. A Healthcare Ministry of the Camden Diocese. Funded through the House of Charity and

the Healthcare Foundation of the Camden Diocese

Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council # 11498 is again offering scholarships to parishioners. The scholarships will be awarded to 8th graders entering a Catholic high school,

high school seniors entering any college, as well as college students entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th years of college study. Applications may be obtained from any Knight, and at the doors of the church. All completed applications must be postmarked by March 18, 2016. For further information, call

Knights to Offer Scholarships

Gloucester Catholic Car Raffle

We’ve listened and heard…In response to busy family schedules we will offer a non-traditional classroom setting that meets every other week with a small assignment during the off weeks. The children will have a homeroom and two other rotations utilizing the talents of more than one teacher. One station will have Bible stories with activities, another will have catechetical lessons with games and hands-on experiences, and at a third station the children can respond to all they have learned with an artistic project. Each evening will begin and end with prayer time with homeroom teachers.

It is our hope that the children (and parents) will be excited about their class and their faith. The program is developed so the children will learn more than ever and have fun while they learn.

Please pray about and consider this option. Stop in the office and discuss it with our staff. Also, as always, please consider being part of our teaching team. It is our hope to create an option for our families that is conducive to today’s family life. Faith and family are number one!

Registration will begin in a few weeks.

Diaper Drive K of C Fundraiser: Please join the

Knights of Columbus, Sancta Familia Council on Thursday, January 21 at the

Chick-fil-A located at Geentree Road and Black Horse Pike between 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please mention "Fundraiser" or "Spirit Night" and the Knights will receive a percentage of sales generated during that time period.

Attention: All Religious Ed Families

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 reaction to any significant emotional loss is grief. And grief hurts! We need support and help to get through these times. 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-tion about grief and grief recovery.

The support group will meet for eight weeks on Thursdays, beginning January 28 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 information, please call the parish office, 856-228-1616, or email Deacon Joe at kaincrew@comcast.net

Car raffle tickets will be available after all Masses next weekend. Families from Gloucester Catholic will be selling the tickets, which will benefit student

activities and Kairos Retreat Programs at Gloucester Catholic. If you win you will choose one of two vehicles offered – details are on the ticket stub. Tickets are $10 each and the winning ticket will be drawn on April 21. $10 is a pretty good price to pay for a car valued at over $20,000! We appreciate your support!

Interested in Serving Your Parish? Dates for winter Diocesan Training Sessions to become an Extraordinary Minister, Lector or Cantor have been received.

If you are interested in serving your parish in one of these capacities please contact Joanne at the parish office—856-228-1616—to learn of the upcoming Saturday dates and locations.

The Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council is sponsoring a Diaper Drive, which will complement the March for Life trip to Washington, D.C. on January 22. Please bring diaper donations to the gathering space. All donations will go to local pro-life non profit organizations. The drive will run from January 23—31. We appreciate your support!

Join the OWLS at the Aquin Center on

Tuesday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. to

welcome back John Kalitz who will challenge

us to his Trivia Contest of TV, movies and

music of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Put on your thinking caps and

have some fun and refreshments to start off the New Year!

Non-member dues—$2.00 per meeting.

OWLS—Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls!

Youth Community Dinner—January 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Aquin. 5th-12th Graders are invited to join us for prayer, breakfast for dinner and bingo! No RSVP needed but helpful in planning. Bring a small prize for the prize table! The Rock at WTHS meets January 21,, 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the IMC. All WTHS students and faculty are invited to join us for our Catholic After School Club! PB and J Club is meeting on January 23rd from 10-11 for all 5th-12th graders. No RSVP needed but helpful in planning! Please bring 2 loaves of bread and either a jar of smooth PB or a container of grape squeeze jelly. VBS Warm Up! February 14, 12:30-3:30 p.m. in Aquin. All current K-4th graders for the 2015-2016 school year are invited to join us for a one-day VBS preview of Cave Quest hosted by the VBS Volunteer Team! We’ll be previewing a day of VBS with a bible story, singing, crafts, games and a science experiment. Sign ups in advance are required and there is a $5 fee per child or $10 per family for 2 or more children. Registration forms are available in the Religious Ed. and Parish Office. No sign ups are accepted the day of. Questions? Contact Julie in the Youth Ministry Office or email, jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org Youth Snow Tubing Trip—February 6, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Blue Mountain in the Poconos. $55 per person includes round trip motor coach, 3 hours of tubing, breakfast on the bus and snacks. Youth can pack a lunch or bring money to purchase something.

JDR

Life-Long Faith Formation & Evangelization Spirituality & Worship

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Baptism Prep—Parents must attend a

prep class before Baptism is conferred. Expectant parents as well as Godparents are encouraged to attend. It is imperative that you register in advance for a class.

Tuesday, February 9 Tuesday, March 8

Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Aquin Center. Plan ahead by calling Linda at 228-1616 to schedule.

This week the Office of Christian Formation is open Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Please call 228-2215 to speak to a staff member during office hours or to leave a voice message.

Youth Ministry News

“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 CORINTHIANS 12:7)

St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your Stewardship gifts according to God’s plan; helping to do His work here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Received Budgeted Difference December 27, 2015 $13,848 $16,250 -$2,402 FY 2016 to date $367,204 $422,500 -$55,296

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

Track Your Giving in 2016!

Have you considered using Online Giving? By creating a login

and contributing online you’ll always have a report of your

giving history available. You can access your report easily and

securely via the web, and your information will always be up-

to-date with your latest contributions. You can find the Online

Giving link at www.churchoftheholyfamily.org.

CATHOLIC DIVORCE MINISTRY Divorce and Beyond is a seminar/support group for those who are separated and have made the decision to divorce or have gone through a divorce.

A 12-week program will be held at Our Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary's Church) parish hall, 32 Carroll Avenue, Williams-town on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM beginning on March 2.

A $20.00 registration fee will cover the cost of the seminar and materials. For more information please call Debbie: 856-881-4133

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