Mass Schedule

ASSUMPTION CHURCH 146 S. Pitney Road � Galloway, NJ 08205 Saturday Evening .............................................. 4:00 pm Sunday ................................................... 8:30 & 11:00 am Holy Days...................... as announced in the bulle�n Weekdays Monday - Friday .............................................. 8:00 am Tuesday, Thursday ....................................... 12:15 pm

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH 525 St. Louis Ave. � Egg Harbor, NJ 08215 Saturday Evening ............................. 4:30 pm (English) Sunday .................................................. 8:45 am (English) Sunday .............................................. 10:30 am (Spanish) Holy Days...................... as announced in the bulle�n Weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Friday...................... 7:00 am Spanish Mass ................................... Tuesdays, 6:30pm

Religious Education

Phone ......................................... 609-652-0008 ext. 208 Fax ................................................................ 609-652-0883 Email ........................ religioused@OLPHparish-nj.org Hours Monday-Wednesday ................. 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday ........................................ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Parish Staff Rev. Nicholas Dudo ............................................... Pastor Rev. Vincent Orum AJ ......................... Parochial Vicar Rev. Armando Rodriguez Montoya ...Hispanic Ministries Rev. Yvans Jazon ................................ Hai�an Ministry Mr. Frank Cerullo ..........................Permanent Deacon Mr. Michael Guerrieri..................Permanent Deacon Kristy Torres .................................................. Bookkeeper Joe Picardi............................. Administra�ve Assistant Katrina Barre� .....................................Parish Secretary Nancy Riddell .............. Dir. of Youth Faith Forma�on Terri Moncrief ........... Religious Educa�on Secretary Rich Sooy................................Maintenance Supervisor Donna Marie Berchtold................. ......Music Director

Sacraments BAPTISMS: Arrangements must be made through the parish office. PRE-BAPTISM WORKSHOPS: Pre-registra�on is required through the parish office. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00 pm - Assump�on Church; Saturdays at 3:30 pm - St. Nicholas Church or by appointment with a priest. MATRIMONY: Arrangements must be made one year in advance. Please call the parish office to make an appointment with one of our parish priests. LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS ARE available at both of our parish's worship sites. Please see an usher 15 minutes before Mass for further instruc�ons.

PARISH CENTER 146 S. Pitney Road, Bldg 1, Galloway, NJ 08205

Phone ........... 609-652-0008 Fax ............. 609-652-0883 Hours ............................................................. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SERVICIO PASTORAL A LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA � Misa dominical a las 10:30 am en la iglesia. � Ultreya de Cursillo todos los Martes a las 7:30 pm. � Misa a las 6:30 pm en español. Confesión antes de la misa o por la cita con el sacerdote.

Assumption Regional Catholic School Information

146 S. Pitney Road, Galloway, NJ 08205

Mary Ellen Schurtz, Principal

Phone ................................................................ 609-652-7134 Fax ...................................................................... 609-652-2544 On the Web ............................................... arcsgalloway.org

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 146 S. Pitney Road Saint Nicholas Church + Galloway, NJ 08205 + Church of the Assumption

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016

On the Web: www.OLPHparish-nj.org Email: parishoffice@OLPHparish-nj.org

For your convenience, our parish now par�cipates in ELECTRONIC GIVING – Visit our website and click on the “Parish Giving” logo on the le� side for further informa�on.

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY December 17, 2016 4:00 PM (A) Anthony Lombardi/ Mom & Dad 4:30 PM (SN) Costa Family/ Maureen Senese/ Rich & Lisa Garbutt Robert Jones/ Dowling Family Melvin Manning/ Eileen Waters Anne Rourke/ Robin & Athena Mayer

Special intentions of Deacon Joseph Becker/ St. Mary’s Altar & Rosary Society

SUNDAY December 18, 2016 8:30 AM (A) Bill & Marion Gabriel/ Family 8:45 AM (SN) Henry A. Haker/ Maria & Jay 10:30 AM (SN) Kathia Cruz/ Parents Albita Cotes Albino/ Ivia & Tony Ruiz 11:00 AM (A) Special intentions of Jeanique Eigbe/ Family Helen & Larry Doyle/ Family Virginia & Israel Altreche/ Family

Rev. Bob Iaquinto/ Dr. Margot Thompson-Watkins & Family Doris, Alfred & Raymond Reich/ Garry Reich, Karen Reich-Fayer & Family Ernest & Mary Gaupp/ Garry Reich, Karen Reich-Fayer & Family.

12:45 PM (A) Mass in Creole (Haitian Community)

MONDAY December 19, 2016 7:00 AM (SN) Bill and Josie Kuntz/ Donna and Tom Meineke 8:00 AM (A) Josephine Enterlante/ Bill & Tess Enterlante

TUESDAY December 20, 2016 8:00 AM (A) Charles Doyle/ Family 12:15 PM (A) Chi Fu Chan/ Fred Chan and Selina Seto

WEDNESDAY December 21, 2016 7:00 AM (SN) Ernesto Torres/ Family 8:00 AM (A) Norman Mintz/ Wife and Family

THURSDAY December 22, 2016 8:00 AM (A) John Kmetz/ Madeline 12:15 PM (A) Mary Louise McLaughlin/ Dad and Mom

FRIDAY December 23 , 2016 7:00 AM (SN) Costa Family 9:00 AM (A) Richard Theuret/ Betty and Joe Vivona

SATURDAY December 24, 2016 4:00 PM (A) People of the Parish 6:30 PM (A) People of the Parish 5:00 PM (SN) People of the Parish

SUNDAY December 25, 2016 12:00 AM (A) People of the Parish 12:00 AM (SN) People of the Parish 9:00 AM (SN) People of the Parish 10:00 AM (A) People of the Parish 12:45 PM (A) Mass in Creole (Haitian Community)

PLEASE BE AWARE THERE WILL BE NO CONFESSIONS ON CHRISTMAS EVE

ALTAR LINENS DECEMBER: St. Nicholas Church Mary Emma Sartorio

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2016 ISAIAH 9:1-6 (14ABC) TITUS 2:11-14 GOSPEL: LUKE 2:1-14

Pray For Our Sick Let us remember the sick of our community that they may

receive healing of body, soul and spirit Andy Mahieu, Tom Iannaccio, Margaret Butler, Caroline McClure, Carmen Ramirez, George Link, Abel Pencheff, Joseph Banger, Carlos Rivera, Joanne Gazo, Joseph LoPiccolo, Dorothy Young, Roy Havelin, Sharon Armhold, Brennan Camp, Betty Ann Rundio, Ronald Clarke, Esther Frontuto, Judy Medrano, Ronnie Garbutt Jr, Mary Emma Sartorio, John Guerra, Marcia Ireland, Blaise Verret, Nick DeMatteo, Irene Dingman, Emma Diegelman, Joseph Husta, Lillian Smith, Gerry Campbell, Marilyn Ann Kahill, Jay Darcey, Jackie Bauman, Jack Guenther, Rene Doan, Tom Jordan, Jr., Carmen Pencheff, Mary Merline, John McCarthy, Anthony Librizzi, Angela Nanfara, Michael Bradford, Joshlee Vadell, George Fenwick, Debbie Brooks, Mary Colache, Ashley Hoster, Brian Benham, Eddie Cruz, Luke Colluzzi, Rose Perrello, Teddy Cunningham, Catherine Gatto, Ann Buxton, Jim Ryan, Victor Muzio, James Morales, Mary Benham and Donna B.

COMMUNION SERVICE – Every Saturday at 8:00 am, St. Nicholas Church. All are welcomed. ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY – Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, St. Nicholas Church Rectory. New members welcomed. ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT is held weekly on Wednesdays (A) from 8:30 am ending with Benediction at 6:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please call the parish office. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPS – Meets every week at two locations. Monday’s at 7:30 pm, St. Nicholas Rectory and Wednesdays at 7:15 pm, Assumption’s Church Narthex. MONTHLY ROSARY – Held on the First Friday of the month, Assumption Chapel at 7:00 pm. All are invited. STEPHEN MINISTRY -Christian people trained to support others dealing with life's challenges. If you are in need of a confidential support person, contact Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish office at 609 652 0008.

THE SANCTUARY CANDLES

This week

(ASSUMPTION - CHURCH) In Memory of: Exequiel Deguzman

Requested by: Family

(ASSUMPTION- CHAPEL) In Memory of: Judy Tridente

Requested By: Husband

(ST NICHOLAS - CHURCH) In Memory of: Peter Sabato

Requested by: Frances

Pastor’s Corner

“Me and my household…We will serve the Lord; We will serve the Lord…Me and my household!”

I can remember as a child the deep yearning and overwhelming expectation I would have for Christmas to arrive. In fact, I would get so excited that I often ended up getting sick.

We are a week away from the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior. How excited are we about this great event? And how eager and anxious are we for the Second Coming of Christ?

There is a lot of hype in our consumeristic society for the rapidly approaching ‘holiday’. We can easily get distracted by the secular sensationalism and find ourselves frantically trying to get everything ready for Christmas.

The Church wants to help us stay focused in these last 7 days of Advent, so that we recall who is the reason for the season and detach from the chaos around us and concentrate on the Good News proclaimed by the Lord.

Beginning this Sunday, we start using the “O” Antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23 in the Liturgy of the Hours (the universal prayer of the Church prayed by priest, religious and the laity throughout the world). Since at least the eighth century the Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons.

They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah. The antiphons are probably most well know as the verses to the Advent hymn, “O Come, O Come Emanuel” – which is traditionally sung in the last week of the season.

Perhaps we can use this hymn in our homes for the next week, reading (or singing) one verse each day as a family and discussing what the antiphon is teaching us. This would certainly assist us in settling our minds and hearts on the true meaning of Christmas and give us a greater chance of entering into the ‘Christmas spirit’!

Peace, Fr. Nick

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Dear Friends,

As we have completed the Jubilee of Mercy, I would like to share with you the good works of our students. By the end of October, our families sent in over 1175 shoeboxes filled with Christmas Joy for the Good Samaritan Purse Organization. In October, our school supported the Christina Rush Foundation with a dress down day that collected $1000.00 for women and their families who are living with breast cancer. In conjunction with the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapter of the Saint Vincent DePaul Society, our school children collected well over 500 pounds of food for distribution. They also collected needed toiletries for the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County. We have completed our Adopt-a-Family Program. Families from Texas Avenue in Atlantic City were the recipients of our charity. Our school motto is “WE CARE” and I believe that this is not just a motto but a way of life for our school community.

On Thursday, 12/22, our students will be treated to the Annual PTA sponsored Santa Brunch. Along with the Brunch and an opportunity to speak with Santa, the MacNatt family will be providing sleigh rides to all. We so appreciate all that our friends do for our school.

On Friday, December 23rd at 9:00 the student body will come together in celebration at a liturgy led by the 3rd grade students. All are invited to attend.

God bless you, Mary Ellen Schurtz

ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND UPDATE

We are very excited to report that our Annual Fund has received a great start! To date we have raised over $34,000. This year’s goal is $64,000. Our Annual Fund is fundraising that is a sustainable and dependable source of income that supplements tuition. The Annual Fund is the foundation of all our fundraising efforts providing critical funding towards athletic and arts programs, faculty development, facility improvements, technology enhancements and expansions, and new academic and co-curricular programs. Annual Fund gifts help to off-set costs that tuition alone cannot cover. Your Annual Fund gift is a repeatable, sustainable gift – one that we hope we can count on each year. Donations are a measure of the confidence and approval that our supporters have in the work that we are doing. Your donation, no matter how large or small, has the potential to create a significant impact on the education our children deserve. If you or your company are looking to make that final tax donation before the end of the year let us know! All donations to the Annual Fund are 100% tax-deductible. To learn more you can call (609) 652-7134, email cflammer@arcsgalloway.org, go to www.arcsgalloway.org and donate on-line or simply send a donation to the school 146 S. Pitney Road, Galloway, NJ 08241.

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BIENVENIDOS a todos de parte del Párroco Nick Dudo, Rev. Vincent Orum, AJ, Rev. Armando Rodríguez Montoya y todos los miembros de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro – OLPH. Iglesia San Nicolás. Gracias por su presencia.

NOTICIAS IMPORTANTES: Rectoría: (609) 652-0008

Favor de hacer cheques a “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” o simplemente: OLPH.

1. ATENCION: Todas las intenciones de misa serán aceptadas por

una ofrenda mínima de $15.00 por cada tarjeta. Se pueden echar en la colecta con la información y dinero. Ponerle “Mass Card – Misa Hispana” afuera del sobre. Cheques a nombre de OLPH. Para más información llamen a la rectoría: 652-0008. recuerden de notar si es para difunto, enfermo, o cumpleaños, NO se permitirán peticiones el mismo día de las misas. Esto lleva todo un proceso. Para las misas de los Domingos y Martes, si tiene alguna intención, favor de enviarla por lo menos 3 semanas de anticipación, para que pueda salir en el boletín. Por favor escriba su numero de teléfono por si acaso necesitan comunicarse con ustedes. Gracias

2. LECTORES Y MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS: NO SE OLVIDEN,

las reuniones serán, el tercer martes de mes después de la misa para ambos. Por favor traten de asistir a estas reuniones son bien instructivas. Necesitamos que todos asistan! Si NO pueden leer los días que están asignados o participar en la eucaristía, favor de ver a Yolanda! Es bien importante que todos tengamos comunicación!

3. HORA SANTA: Se celebra en el primer martes de mes después de

la misa. 4. BAUTISMO: Todo aquel que este interesado en bautizar,

tendremos las clases de catequesis para padres y padrinos el segundo martes de cada mes, comenzando a las 5:00pm y terminando con la Santa misa

5. CELEBRACION DE LOS REYES MAGOS: Será el domingo 8 de

enero combinado con EL DOMINGO SOCIAL habrá información mas adelante

6. FORMED: entren a la pagina Web de formed.org, con el código

de la parroquia: NMFAWW, para que vean la sección en español que ya esta disponible. Esta una película de la virgen de Guadalupe, Navidad en Roma, Guadalupe y el Misterio del verbo encarnado, y diferentes tipos de tópicos. Es bien interesante!

STEPHEN MINISTERS are Christian people trained to support others dealing with life's challenges. If you are in need of a confidential support person, contact Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish office at 609 652 0008.

BREVE COMENTARIO A LA LITURGIA DE HOY

PRUEBAS PARA DIOS, PRUEBAS PARA NOSOTROS. La profecía de Isaías con respecto al nacimiento de un niño (el Dios-con nosotros) de la virgen viene dada como respuesta a la inquietud de una señal. ¿Es necesaria una señal del cielo para saber que vendrán buenos tiempos? Porque en el evangelio de hoy se nos presenta a José, el esposo de María, recibiendo una especie de señal en sus sueños. Él pensaba hacer una cosa, pero dando importancia al sueño que tuvo, cambió de decisión y obedeció esa moción como una señal. No era fácil percibir la voluntad de Dios, pues todo parecía tan contrario a la naturaleza: la virgen que concebirá. ¿Cómo va a concebir una virgen, si está virgen? La naturaleza mentía, pero la señal traía a la Verdad misma. Alguna vez nos hemos visto en la tentación de pedirle a Dios alguna señal para saber que algo sucederá. De eso puede depender alguna decisión importante en nuestras vidas. En cierto modo le pedimos a Dios pruebas que muy pocas veces correspondemos con nuestro seguimiento. ¿Y cuando somos probados? Cuando nada nos sale bien, cuando parece que el mundo entero está confabulando en contra nuestra con crisis emocionales, carencias económicas, problemas de salud, cuadros de depresión, etc. Decimos que tal vez Dios nos está poniendo a prueba, como si Él no supiera ya con exactitud quiénes somos. Dios va realizando su plan de salvación entre los hombres a través de los acontecimientos de la historia. Pero nos toca a nosotros mismos ir tejiendo nuestra propia historia para propiciar la presencia de Dios en ella. El Salmo 23 dice que del Señor es la tierra y cuanto la llena y que solamente llegan a su presencia los que tienen manos inocentes y puro corazón. El Señor con su sabiduría ha creado el universo, dentro del cual vivimos. Como causa primera, Él sigue activo en la creación como un primer motor que ha dado a la misma naturaleza leyes para que ésta pueda seguir su curso naturalmente, sin necesidad de la intervención directa de Dios. Es aquí que empieza también el terreno de la actividad del hombre. Dios nos da continuas señales de su sabiduría; ¿daremos también nosotros señales de ser imagen de Dios?

DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE THE CALLING?

Father Michael Romano, Director of Vocations, is hosting a “Young Adult Priesthood Discernment Group” at Our Lady of Peace Parish Offices, 32 Carroll Avenue, Williamstown, NJ. If you are currently a junior or senior in high school, college student or in the professional world (up to 39 years old), and feel the possible call to the priesthood, this group can help you discern and pray with others who are also considering the priesthood. All meetings are on Sundays from 2:00-3:30 P.M. The schedule is as follows.

JANUARY 8, 2017 ………………………FEBRUARY 5, 2017 MARCH 12, 2017……………………………..APRIL 2, 2017

For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at 856-583-

2858 or email: michael.romano@camdendiocese.org

VOLUNTEERS

We are trying to form a group of reliable volunteers to help with functions when they come up and need to use the schools. The job would require that when needed, you would help set up the tables and chairs and break down when the function is over. If we get enough volunteers, it may work that one group could come to set up and another to break down. We are also looking for someone to head up the committee as the contact. Please think about this and give the office a call if you can help. High School students are welcome. It is something that our parish is in need of and hoping there are people out there who are willing to give of their time.

Children’s Christmas Eve Mass

The children of the parish are invited to participate in the 4 pm Children’s Mass at Assumption site. We are need of shepherds in presenting the Nativity story. Rehearsal will be Thursday, December 22nd at 6 p.m. in the church. Please call the Religious Education office to sign up or for more information at 652-0008 ext. 207 or 208.

OLPH T-SHIRTS Wear your OLPH PRIDE and the Discipleship Prayer as you travel around town! The 2016 version of the OLPH t-shirt (gray w/black lettering) which has OLPH on the front and the discipleship prayer is on the back, it is a perfect Christmas present for yourself or a loved one. The cost is $7.00. There are limited sizes: very few Mediums, better stock on Large and XL. Please put in an envelopes clearly marked “T-SHIRTS” along with your name, size, phone number, $7 for the shirt and what Mass you attend in the collection basket or bring to parish office. We will be in touch with you for delivery. WOMEN’S FAITH SHARING BIBLE STUDY: LADIES: Join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am at the Parish Center for “applied scripture.” We will examine and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday’s Mass, then share how they are reflected in our own faith journey experience. We invite you to join the FAITH SHARING GROUP. Questions? Contact Carol McClain at mcclains13@comcast.net or 609-652-9366.

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH SITE

Christmas Decorating The interior of St. Nicholas Church will be decorated for Christmas on Sunday, December 18, 2016, beginning at 12 noon. The more hands and help there will make the decorating go by quickly. Please spare a few hours of your time to help to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.

ADVENT MASS will be celebrated this year at Holy Cross Mausoleum Chapel on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 10:00 am. For further information call 609-625-2123. CAP CLASSES – The schedule can be found on the Diocesan website: www.camdendiocese.org if you would like to attend a class or call 856-583-6165. RIGHT TO LIFE MARCH - On Friday, January 27, 2017, there will be a free 56–passenger restroom-equipped bus going from your part of Atlantic County to the Washington, DC March for Life.

CAMDEN DIOCESE WINTER RETREAT JANUARY 27, 28 & 29 2017

Retreat will be held at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Marian Center located at 601 S. Central Avenue, Landisville, NJ 08326. For additional information visit our website: www.camdencharismatic.org. Lodging locations with discounts are available. More information is on our website or call 609-552-5010.

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1st Prize – Charles Pessagno - #262 - $2,400.00 2nd – Roseann Hundertmark - #327 - $1,200.00 3rd – Carol Glenn - #342 - $480.00 4th – Patricia Henchy - #56 - $480.00 5th – Meg Connelly - #19 - $240.00 6th – Marie & Jeanne Carraro - #324 - $240.00 7th – Peter Elco - #303 - $120.00 8th – Roberta Stepp - #31 - $120.00 9th – Sheila Hurless - #306 - $120.00 10th – M. Joanne Moose & David Weber - #403 - $120.00 11th – Jeanne Mohr-Williams - #338 - $120.00 12th – Rev Patrick Brady - #117 - $120.00 13th – Deborah Klein - #58 - $120.00 14th – Joanne Deibert - #243 - $120.00

Youth Group News

Salt and Light Youth Group meets this Sunday at 7 pm in the ARCS cafeteria to celebrate our Advent season and upcoming Christmas. We will have a few “Reindeer Games,” yummy snacks and lots of fun! As always you are encouraged to invite your friends! Our next scheduled meeting date is Sunday, January 8th at 7 pm at ARCS. Be sure to mark your calendar!

LANCASTER TRIP - Our trip to Lancaster 'Winter Wonderland' at the American Music Theatre on Tuesday December 27th is full. Participants will be getting a phone call as to which bus they're on, either "Mistletoe" or "Holly." There are no reserved seats on the buses. Buses will leave Assumption Church at 9:00am and St. Nicholas Church at 9:30am. Reserved theatre seats will be distributed on the buses. There is a snack bar inside the American Music Theatre, but participants may want to bring a lunch. The itinerary includes a tour of the National Christmas Center at 12:30pm, the show at 3:00pm and dinner at Miller's at 5:30pm. Any questions please call Joe Picardi at 652-0008 Ext. 205. Merry Christmas!

NEW MINISTRY FORMING! All SINGLE PARENTS welcome! We are beginning a Single Parents ministry here at OLPH parish called Single Parents United in Christ. This group is for all single parents who want hope, encouragement, and connection. Our mission is to faithfully provide single parents, whatever their situation, a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes healing and personal, emotional, and spiritual growth through our faith and the teachings of Jesus. This support will be provided through prayer, music, presentations of topics of interest, and group sharing and discussions. We welcome all moms and dads, divorced, widowed, separated, or single for other reasons. It doesn't matter if you have young or older children. Come join us for support & to feel connected to others who are dealing with the same issues. CHILD CARE will be available! Meetings will be held on the third Friday of the month at 7pm in the chapel at the Assumption site. We will be holding a planning meeting before the first gathering. We are asking for help to watch the children during the meetings. If you are interested in being a part of the planning meeting, helping with the children, or have any questions please call Gail at 609-513-7592.

Christmas & New Year SCHEDULE 2016-2017

LIVE NATIVITY 5:00 P.M. December 17th – Assumption

MASSES

Christmas Eve

4:00 P.M. – Assumption 5:00 P.M. – St. Nicholas 6:30 P.M. – Assumption Christmas Day

12:00 Midnight – Assumption 12:00 Midnight – St. Nicholas

9:00 A.M. – St. Nicholas 10:00 A.M. – Assumption

10:30 A.M. – St. Nicholas (Spanish) 12:45 P.M. – Assumption (Creole)

DECEMBER 31st Vigil Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

4:00 P.M. – Assumption 4:30 P.M. – St. Nicholas

JANUARY 1ST Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

8:00 A.M. – Assumption 8:45 A.M. – St. Nicholas

10:30 A.M. – St. Nicholas (Spanish) 11:00 A.M. – Assumption

12:45 P.M. – Assumption (Creole)

CHURCH CLEANING – Time has gotten by us this year for our Christmas Cleaning. The only day open that we can do it is Thursday, December 22nd beginning at 8:45 am at the Assumption Church site. We are grateful to have the 8th grade from the Assumption Regional School come over and help but we still need adults. We realize it is a working or school day for most but if you can join us, we would love to have you join us. Items you can bring only if you have them are: broom, hand vac, rags, mop and dust pan.

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Think about it… 365 chances to win!

Prizes each day range from $30 to $500

How do you get your chance to win? 1. Purchase after all Masses

2. Drop in the collection basket

3. Mail it to: OLPH 146 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway, NJ 08205

PRICE IS $30.00 PER RAFFLE

Great Stocking Stuffer!

Please fill out bottom portion for collection basket or mail

Please fill out this portion for collection basket/mail NAME: _____________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________

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