Father John - Church of the Holy Family

June 26, 2016
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Church of the Holy Family
226 Hurffville Road ● Sewell, New Jersey 08080
Phone: (856) 228-1616 Fax: (856) 228-6332
www.churchoftheholyfamily.org
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 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 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, JUNE 25 4:30 p.m.—Multiple Intentions
James Matthew Novak req. by Stephen & Cynthia Novak
Rosemary Herbst req. by Barry & Kathy Billmann
Jim Fratantoro req. by Barry & Kathy Billmann
Elizabeth Prendergast req. by the Bertolini Family
Jordan Hollis req. by Elaine Lucchesi & Family
Tom Kelly req. by the LaRosa Family
Peggy Roccia req. by Ralph & Maureen Colaberdino
Felicia Coletti (20th Anniv.) req. by Joan, Melissa and Amy
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 8:00 a.m.—Thomas Martell req. by the Martell Family
10:00 a.m.—Frank McGuckin (10th Anniv.) req. by His Wife, Mary
11:30 a.m.—Mary Ann Colligan req. by John Colligan
6:00 p.m.—Philip Tavani, Jr. req. by Jim & Linda Johansson
MONDAY, JUNE 27
9:00 a.m.—Leo Richards req. by Mary Wolf
TUESDAY, JUNE 28 9:00 a.m.—Msgr. James A. Carr (3rd Anniv.) req. by Sandi & Frank Matteo
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
9:00 a.m.—Nicholas T. Carducci req. by Joe & Carol Grande
THURSDAY, JUNE 30 9:00 a.m.—Nicholas T. Carducci req. by the Religious Ed Staff
FRIDAY, JULY 1 9:00 a.m.—Bill LaPorta req. by Bob & JoAnn Dolan
7:00 p.m.—
SATURDAY, JULY 2 9:00 a.m.—Patricia Karlowicz req. by Nancy Dick
4:30 p.m.—Bill LaPorta req. by Debbie Danze
SUNDAY, JULY 3 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions
Patricia Ferraino req. by Michael McWilliams & Donna Hale
William Leidy req. by Dino & Marge Crocetto
Annette Marie Matuzsan-Crier req. by John & Dolores Dasco
Poor Souls in Purgatory req. by a Friend
William “Bill” Clement req. by Angela & Carmen Baratta
Denise Georgio Dougherty req. by Tony & Rita Carlino
People of the Parish
10:00 a.m.—John Cianfrani req. by Greg & Renee Bannister
11:30 a.m.—Joseph DeMarco req. by the Aruffo Family
6:00 p.m.—Lena Taormina req. by Phil & Joan Taormina
We welcome the newly baptized to our parish community
MADDOX KAPONE SMITH
We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially
PAUL MYERS & ERIKA PROVENZANO
NICHOLAS LABELLA & DANIELLE CONCORDIA
We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed, especially
ROSEMARY BASELICE (MOTHER OF JOSEPH BASELICE)
Reflections from David Gordon
Hello, my friends,
Father John asked me to share my thoughts and reflections
about the ministry that I am involved with at our parish.
First, a brief introduction is likely in order. I am the president
of the Pastoral Council here at Holy Family. The role of the
council is to advise and consult with the Pastor to help him
make decisions regarding pastoral issues. In general terms, we
try to guide the vision of the parish so that we can all be
better Catholics. In addition to this ministry I am also a
member of the Knights of Columbus and a lector.
St. Peter and St. Paul are two of the
most well known saints, and are
often spoken of as the two men
most responsible for spreading the
Christian message in the days of the
early church.
As to why they are celebrated on
the same day, legend has it that
they were executed on the same
day under the command of the
Emperor Nero and buried in Rome. (Although historical accounts
cite Peter being martyred in 64 AD and Paul in 67 AD.)
Because of his Roman citizenship, St. Paul was beheaded. St.
Peter was reportedly crucified upside down because he said he
was not worthy to be sacrificed in the same manner as Christ.
On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of both men,
and as early as 258 AD, there is evidence of an already-lengthy
tradition that both St. Peter and St. Paul were celebrated on the
same day.
I have been a member of the Pastoral Council for about four
years and find that the work we do is very rewarding. We are a
group of twelve individuals with different experiences in life
and range from high school aged young adults to people with
children in high school, or older. It is these varied life
experiences that allow us to blend our thoughts, ideas,
passions, and opinions to help guide the Pastor. He is our
spiritual leader and while he has the help of Father Alfred and
the Deacons, the church and the parish are his responsibility.
Our hope and goal is to help Father John by sharing our life
experiences and observations as parishioners.
The readings this week speak about Elijah being told to select
Elisha as his future replacement, and about the freedom of
the Spirit of Christ and loving thy neighbor. The Gospel also
speaks about Jesus traveling from village to village and a
young disciple who was eager to serve Christ. I am certainly
none of these. I am but a lay person who has been given the
opportunity to help keep our parish, and perhaps the world’s
Church, more alive and vibrant. This takes a great amount of
consideration, thought, and prayer because there are so many
people in our parish who rely on the Church for so much more
than a place of worship.
I believe that a church should be much more for us than a
place of worship and Holy Family is such a place. But to
maintain the parish as such a wonderful home for our soul it
takes a lot of work. By a lot of people.
House of Charity/Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Called to Mercy Campaign
We are nearing this year’s parish goal of $196,554 but we still
need your help to reach this goal. We know that contributing to
the House of Charity requires a sacrifice on your part and we ask
that you prayerfully consider contributing to this worthwhile
campaign if you have not yet done so.
To date we have received over $166,600 in pledges and outright
donations. We thank those who have already contributed. Know
that your gift is appreciated here at Holy Family and by the
many who will benefit from your generosity.
Being a member of the Pastoral Council I have had the
wonderful opportunity to meet some amazing people who
truly love thy neighbor and gladly give their time to help with
this ministry. This is a rewarding ministry because the
guidance and discussions we have can help not just our parish,
but the Church of our neighbors.
Humbly,
David Gordon
Pray for the Sick
If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please
contact the parish office.
Denise Allen, Dorothy Blaszczyk, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown,
Patricia Brown, Rose Carrasquillo, Denise Carson, Adele Charlton,
Irene Cramer, Diane Damm, Ernest Dellapia, Joe DeLeon, Louis
DeSantis, Caroline DeVera, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido,
Jim Donato, Joseph Egan, Nancy Ellis, Rick Elwell, Holly Fitzgerald,
Mary Jean Forde, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Claire Grzechowiak,
Jimmy Hanna, Jody Harvey, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul
Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland,
Caitlyn Janowski, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb,
Angelica Luague, Jeannine MacGarvey, Joyce Macitti, Mary and Al
Maloney, Edward Manzo III, Ruth Maiese, Joseph P. Mann, Milana
Marino, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Marie McGlynn, Johnny Miller, Ryan
Miscavage, Laynee Nelson, Erin O’Keefe, Dan Paolucci, Harry Reeves,
Margaret Roccia, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R.,
Kate Sammon, Alice Schwartz, Connie Szymendera, John Taylor,
Joseph Teti, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey, Marge Ziegenfuss
Please call the parish office if a loved one needs a priest.
Parish Prayer Line
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.
This Week at Holy Family
Sunday, June 26
Mass for 2016 Graduates—11:30 a.m., Church
Graduate Reception—12:30 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall
AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Monday, June 27
Community Connection—8:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. Aquin
Tuesday, June 28
Community Connection—8:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. Aquin
Afternoon Bible Study—1:30 p.m., Fausto
Adoration—9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Church
Two Hearts Prayer Group—7:00 p.m., Aquin Room 108
Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Wednesday, June 29
Community Connection—8:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. Aquin
GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Thursday, June 30
Community Connection—8:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. Aquin
St. Vincent De Paul Society—7:30 p.m., Aquin
AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room
Friday, July 1
Nocturnal Adoration—Following 7:00 p.m. Mass, Church
Saturday, July 2
AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room
All requests are held in confidence.
Pray for those Serving in the Military
If you have a friend or loved one serving in the
military – please call the parish office, 2281616, 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, Luke Demas, Daniel DiGiuseppe, Mark
Dillon, Nicole Domingo, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Geraldo Pabon Giglio,
Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, 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, Samantha Preis, Geno Rapone, Jake Ridgway, Jesse
Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Greg Smith,
Nicholas Smith, Brett Staffieri, Sean Patrick Stailey, Kevin Sutcliffe,
Leo Troy IV, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski
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!
Compassionate Outreach
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.
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
Attention: Married Couples
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is
a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new
beginnings. Your marriage deserves it, and so
does your home life.
The next scheduled weekends are Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016 and
Dec 9-11, 2016 in Cape May, NJ.
For more information call 609-742-4035 or email
applications@wwme-southjersey.org Visit our website
wwme-southjersey.org
Rams Basketball School
The Rams Basketball School for boys
entering grade 3rd through 9th will
again be held this summer at
Gloucester Catholic High School. The
camp will be under the direction of Mr.
Pat Murphy former head coach of
Gloucester Catholic High School. The camp will be offered two
different weeks (July 11th to July 14th and July 25th to July
28th). To receive a brochure please e-mail
Pmurphy@gchsrams.org
You don’t have to miss Mass while you’re on vacation!
For many families, summer vacations or weekend trips to the
shore and mountains take us away from home. Through the
Catholic Communications Campaign, an Internet site has been
established to help Catholics find times and places to attend Mass
anywhere in the United States. Check out www.masstimes.org
to look up and plan what church and Mass to attend when you
are away from home.
OWLS Appreciation
A “thank you” goes out to all who were
present at the OWLS End-of-Year
Luncheon—veteran members and new
attendees alike!
We look forward to beginning a new
season in September. Watch this bulletin
for information on our meetings which are scheduled every
third Tuesday of the month.
Have a happy and safe summer!
Dottie Burke and Gerry Reitmeyer
IHN/Family Promise Award
On June 14, the Gloucester
County Chamber of Commerce
recognized and presented IHN/
Family Promise as their
selection of Nonprofit
Organization of the Year!
At Holy Family we provide many
opportunities for prayer and one of those
prayers is Eucharistic Adoration. As a
reminder to all of those who may be
interested we provide Eucharistic Adoration
every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We also have Nocturnal Adoration every First
Friday of the month beginning after the 7:00
p.m. evening Mass continuing throughout
the night until the following morning at 9:00 a.m.
We encourage you to find some quiet time with our Lord and
adore Him in the Most Blessed Sacrament. If you are interested
please know we have signup sheets available in the back of the
Church (as you enter you will see a table directly to your left) so
that each hour may be filled. We hope you can join us.
God bless you,
Father John
A liturgy and graduation ceremony was held at our parish on
June 4 to celebrate the graduation of Our Lady of Hope
Regional School’s 8th grade class of 2016. Presiding at this
celebration were Rev. John Picinic, Rev. Mark Cavagnaro, Rev.
Stephen Rapposelli, and Deacon Jerry Jablonowski.
Of the 35 students in this year’s 8th grade class, six were
members of our parish—Luke John Malloy, Jalen William
Oakes, Michael Ryan Montgomery, Justin Paul Bakely, John
Curtis Parker, Caitlin Mary Van Es.
We are proud of all of the students and wish them good luck
and God’s blessings as they begin the next phase of their
academic journey.
Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia
Council # 11498 is pleased to
announce the following recipients of
the 2016 Scholarship Awards:
Thomas Figurelli
Caitlyn Ehly
Jacob Dicks
Nicholas Faichtyger
Jennifer Wenzel
Annalisa Lanzalotti
Kyle Weidman
Eric Goonan (Seminarian)
A total of $3,800 in scholarships have been awarded to these
recipients. Congratulations to all the winners and “thank you”
to all who support the Knights and their many programs.
Life-Long Faith Formation & Evangelization
“For you were called to freedom,
brothers and sisters. But do not use this
freedom as an opportunity for the flesh;
rather serve one another through love.”
GALATIANS 5:13
This week the Office of Faith Formation will be open for business
Monday through Friday 9:00 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.
We like to celebrate the fact that we are
free to “live the good life.” But Jesus
calls us to Stewardship. St. Paul reminds us that Jesus sets us
free so that we can serve one another, share our gifts and
promote God’s work here on earth to glorify His name and
not honor ourselves.
June 5, 2016
FY 2016 to date
Received
$15,135
$736,418
Budgeted
$16,250
$812,500
Difference
-$2,091
-$76,082
Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!
Thank you to the Pallozzi Family who participated in the Youth
Ministry Ronald McDonald House Meal Program.
On June 11, the Pallozzi family prepared dinner for the
families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden
while their children receive treatment at nearby hospitals.
If your family is interested in preparing a meal at RMDH,
please contact Julie in the Youth Ministry Office. We provide
dates, times, plenty of helpful instructions and gift cards to
help defray the grocery costs!
jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23;
Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday:
Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20;
Jn 21:15-19
Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9;
2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19
Thursday:
Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8
Friday:
Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40,
131; Mt 9:9-13
Saturday:
Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17
Sunday:
Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20;
Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 [1-9]
Please consider signing up for Online Giving
With Online Giving, you can give towards your weekly
contributions even when you attend Mass somewhere else.
You can use the “Quick Give” feature to give a one-time gift
without creating a login, or sign up for weekly contributions.
You can find the Online Giving link at
www.churchoftheholyfamily.org.
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, July 12
Tuesday, August 9
Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Plan ahead
by calling Elayne at 228-1616 to schedule.
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.
Registration
Registrations are being accepted for Kindergarten
through 8th grade as well as the Pre-K , 3 and 4 year old program for the 2016-2017 school year. We cordially invite you
to call our Advancement Director, Jennifer Van Es at 856-2274442 ext. 107 to learn more about the school or schedule a
convenient time to tour the facilities.
Visit the school’s website for current news and events
happening at Our Lady of Hope Regional School.
www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
An old and still vital treasure in our tradition is a document
called the “Apostolic Traditions,” giving us a snapshot of church life in
third-century Rome. Its author, Hippolytus, describes the liturgical life
of the church and records the actual texts of the prayers. The way he
explained the various “orders” of the church was the basis for a
major reform of the rites of ordination by Pope Pius XII in 1947, and
later for the Second Vatican Council. Hippolytus tells us that a bishop
had to be elected by the entire people, and that ordination had to
take place on a Sunday in the presence of the people, the presbyters,
and neighboring bishops. The bishop-candidate is ordained by the
other bishops, who impose their hands on his head while everyone
else keeps a profound silence, awaiting the outpouring of the Spirit.
There is a prayer of blessing said by one of them, on behalf of all,
asking for the Spirit and describing his ministry.
Later centuries layered new features on top of this liturgy,
including the requirement for three bishop consecrators. Today,
whenever a new bishop is announced (election by the people is no
more), a kind of genealogy is provided, tracing his pedigree through
the consecrating bishops down through the centuries to Peter and
the first body of believers. Every bishop today can trace his office
through his consecrators back to the beginning in a tradition called
“apostolic succession.”
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
JDR