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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

April 23, 2017 Second Sunday of Easter

Divine Mercy Sunday

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, APRIL 22 4:30 p.m.—Lucy DiRidolfo (25th Anniv.) req. by John & Betty DiRidolfo

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Thomas Lauletta req. by Patrick Witts Marguerite Luongo req. by Catherine Reilly Gerard Ferro req. by Mrs. Kate Galtman Cecelia Flanagan req. by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Flanagan Ronald Paul req. by Lois Paul Mary Ieronimo req. by Joanne & Albert Zappile Intentions of the Prendergast Family req. by Thomas Bertolini, Jr. & Family Ginny Bochanski req. by the Witts Family 10:00 a.m.—Anna Marie Ashcroft req. by John & Kathy Mandel 11:30 a.m.—People of the Parish 6:00 p.m.—Eulalia Taormina req. by the Taormina Family

MONDAY, APRIL 24 9:00 a.m.—Carl Rahas req. by Jim & Fran McAdams

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 9:00 a.m.—Robert Consolo req. by the Stout Family

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 9:00 a.m.—Charlie McMahon req. by His Wife, Clare

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 9:00 a.m.—Intentions of Gery Gallwitz req. by His Mom

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 9:00 a.m.—Marguerite Luongo req. by Joe & Patricia Kain

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 9:00 a.m.—Marguerite Luongo req. by Margot Gallwitz 4:30 p.m.—Gloria Senteneri req. by Her Daughter, Sandra & Family

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 8:00 a.m.—Rose Callahan req. by the Martell Family 10:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Anthony Santora req. by the Edward Dicks Family Scudo Varano req. by George & Mary Burns Dave Hall req. by the Alexander Family Ozzie DiStanisloa req. by Candice & Don Devine & Sons Thomas Venino req. by Julie & Carl Postiglione Ginny Bochanski req. by George & Mary Burns Joseph Markey req. by George Toth Karen Prendergast req. by the Michael Bertolini Family 11:30 a.m.—Mario & Carmella DiBartolo req. by their Family 6:00 p.m.—People of the Parish

 

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed, especially HOWARD DAVID LEFEVER (FATHER OF CAROL ERNHOFFER)

Church of the Holy Family Spring Festival Weekend —May 5, 6 and 7

The 2017 House of Charity Appeal continues. We need your help to reach this year’s parish goal of $201,500. 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 cause if you have not yet done so.

To date we have received more than $151,516 in pledges and contributions. 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.

Join us for a weekend of dance, music, food, games, raffles & more…

Weekend Events include:

The Rock N Roll Dance Party Friday, May 5, 7:00—10:30 p.m.

Come and dance the night away with local band, Sassfaction. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. The party is for those 21 years of age and over. BYOB. Tickets are $20.

The Family Fun Day (Parish Picnic) Saturday, May 6, 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy a fun day for the whole family that includes food (Mission Barbeque, hamburgers, hotdogs), games, raffles, balloons, face painting and more. Event is free to all parishioners.

Please call the parish office to let us know your plan to attend.

The 10th Annual Primavera Festival Sunday, May 7, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an Entertainment Showcase hosted by Bob Pantano (WOGL 98.1 Radio). Listen and dance to many great local artists. Enjoy great food from Aversa's, Randazzo's and others. Also, enjoy our Beer and Wine Garden. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased after weekend masses or at the parish office during the week.

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: 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, Steven Horne, William Hossain, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Gregory Poeppel, Samantha Preis, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Corey James Schwartz, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Brett Staffieri, Sean Patrick Stailey, Kevin Sutcliffe, Leo Troy IV, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Sunday, April 23 Communion Music Practice—9:15 a.m., Church

Confirmation Family Workshop—12:30 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall Altar Server Training—3:30 p.m., Church

AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Monday, April 24

Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall Tuesday, April 25

Adoration—9:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m., Chapel Afternoon Bible Study—1:30 p.m., Fausto

Evangelization & Stewardship—7:00 p.m., Upper Room Adult Bible Study—7:15 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Two Hearts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Room 108 Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 26 GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Thursday, April 27 SVDP Society—7:30 p.m., Aquin

AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Friday, April 28

MOMs—10:00 a.m., Aquin Stephen Ministry—6:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Saturday, April 29

AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room First Communion—10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., Church

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

A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend— 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

Special thanks to Nancy Rex and Kara Kalitz who coordinated a fun Mother Daughter Tea on April 8!

Thanks as well to all who helped them especially Eleanor Perez, Grace Bobby and Hilda Martinez. And we cannot forget to thank all the mothers, daughters and grandmothers who supported this event through their attendance.

Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for struggling

marriages. If you are struggling in your marriage, attending a Retrouvaille program could be the best gift you give to your spouse, and family! Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. For

more information visit our website at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.

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, Eladia Angud, Helen Bernhardt, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Erin Bossart, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Michael Caporale, Denise Carson, Adele Charlton, Jaime Cherry-Kline, Harry Chew, Doreen Clark, Irene Cramer, Luca Cundo, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Zenia DeLeon, Joseph Derr, Louis DeSantis, Arthur A. Devera, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido, Jim Donato, Joseph Egan, Nancy Ellis, Margi Fendt, Holly Fitzgerald, Mary Jean Forde, Domenick Frese, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Tristan Joel Gonzales, Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Joann Lanzilotti, Vincent Lanzilotti, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Joe Lucchesi, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Joseph P. Mann, Edward Manzo III, Milana Marino, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Johnny Miller, Ryan Miscavage, Joyce Mueller, Patrick Murray, Marty Norman, Erin O’Keefe, Cindy Ortiz, Mary Ann Panto, Dan Paolucci, Harry Reeves, Barbara Rodier, Nora Ronsayro, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, John Sanders, Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Ed Tuso, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey, Marge Ziegenfuss, Baby Zimmerman

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

If in this calendar year (01/01/17 through 12/31/17) you are celebrating a milestone Wedding Anniversary, 25, 50 or 75 years of marriage, please join us in celebrating on Sunday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m. Mass at Mary, Mother of Mercy, 500 Greentree Road, Glassboro,08028 A light reception will follow in the parish hall. Registration forms are available at the parish offices and in the gathering space of the church. Deadline is May 27. For more information please call the parish office.

On Sunday, April 30, join Bishop Sullivan along with priests, religious, our seminarians and many other people from throughout the diocese at Williamstown High/Middle School (561 Clayton Road, Williamstown, 08094) for our 6th annual iRace4Vocations. Bishop

Sullivan will celebrate a Mass for Vocations at 1:00 p.m. followed by our 5k run/1 mile family walk. Come out to pray and race! The day will end with a picnic and family fun. Help us enjoy the day as we raise awareness and offer prayers for an increase in vocations for our diocese. We need our parishioners, all ages, to say yes to this intergenerational day. We need YOU. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.camdenpriest.org

iRace4Vocations—Next Sunday, April 30

The Knights of Columbus are conducting a “Support for Life” Diaper Drive that will run through April 30. This drive will benefit Pro-Life Women’s Centers in the Camden Diocese, as well as Pro-Life Centers in our local area. Items will be distributed to those Centers with the greatest need. High priority needs are diapers in sizes 0, 1, and 2, but all sizes will be accepted. Also needed are baby wipes, & non-perishable formula (powder). We will also accept new and gently used baby and toddler clothing as well as maternity items. Please drop off your donations in the church gathering space, and thank you for your generosity.

JONAH Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA Date: Friday, June 9 (Bus will depart from Holy Family Church at 9:45 a.m.)

Cost: $118 (includes transportation, snack on bus, show, family-style dinner at Good and Plenty Restaurant, plus all taxes and tipping)

Reservations must be made ASAP and paid by May 1.

Call Tom, 856-227-8844, or Nancy, 609-217-4304 for reservations and more information,

Bus Trip to Sight & Sound Theatre, June 9

"FAITH.... FELLOWSHIP..... and FLY BALLS!! With Spring comes the unique opportunity to venture outside again and take up many of the activities we all enjoy. It also provides for the opportunity to spend time with your fellow parishioners, and those from other parishes, in healthy and good natured games of Softball! For the 8th year Holy Family is fielding a team of men and women, ages 18 and up, to engage in friendly competition against five other parishes. The games, while competitive, are always good spirited. Unlike a public league, everyone gets to play in the field and swing for the fences. If you have just graduated high school and are looking to keep active, or if you are in college and want to stay active during the summer, or if you have not played in a while (or ever) and want to take advantage of the exercise and fresh air, come on out and join us! Practices have begun with games starting in May. If you are interested in joining, or just curious, please contact Phil Muldoon at philmuldoon@comcast.net or contact the parish office."

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass

CREMATION—Regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of crema-tion, a document was released in October by the Congre-gation for the Doctrine of the Faith compiling the Church’s teachings. Please look for the summary of this document entitled, “To Rise with Christ” in the gathering space. For more information, please contact your parish ministers or visit SouthJerseyCatholicCemeteries.org or via phone at 855-697-7375.

Altar Server Training — April 23 and 30

Altar server training for children grades 3-12 is set for Sunday, April 23 and Sunday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m. in church.

Attendance at both sessions is required.

Email to holyfamilyservers@comcast.net

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, May 9 Tuesday, June 13

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

JDR

Life-Long Faith Formation & Evangelization

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

This week the Office of Faith Formation will be open for business Monday through Thursday 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.

“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’”

JOHN 20:19B Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, a new neighbor, a new work colleague, a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. A Steward’s simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way.

Received Budgeted Difference April 9, 2017 $17,747 $16,250 $1,497 FY 2016 to date $635,971 $666,250 -$30,099

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

You have a voice in the Catholic Church and we want to hear it. The Diocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult & Campus Ministry is conducting an area wide survey of all Youth & Young Adults to help understand your spiritual and social

needs. This includes all those in middle, high school, college students, young singles, young families, etc. We are interested in the responses of those who regularly attend Mass, occasionally attend, and those who may have left the Catholic Church or are no longer practicing.

If you are a Teen or Young Adult, or if you have Teenagers or Young Adults in your family, please visit www.camdendiocese.org/synod-2018. It only takes 5-12 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. The results will be shared with pastors and church leaders to help reach your needs. The more responses the better, so share with your teenage and young adult family and friends. The survey will be live through the end of May.

Attention all those ages 14-39!

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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.

Please Consider Online Giving

Miracles from Heaven Movie Night —Friday, April 28—in the Youth Lounge for all high schoolers from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Join us for snacks, a great movie and a discussion after! Friends welcome. RSVP is helpful! Breakfast Brunch at Our Lady of Hope— April 27 and May 11, 7:30-8:00 a.m. All 5th-8th graders are invited to join Julie for donuts and juice before school to find out about Parish Youth Ministry happenings and have some fun with games, ice breakers and trivia! No RSVP needed, but helpful in planning. jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org PB and J Club—April 22 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us to make PB and J sandwiches for the Cathedral Soup kitchen in Camden. The Rock @Twp. meets May 4, May 18 and June 1 in the IMC from 2:15-3:00 p.m. All WTHS. students are invited to join us for an afternoon of prayer, community time and learning more about our shared Catholic Faith

Youth Ministry News….

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.

Would you like to help make prayer shawls? Ladies meet twice monthly on Wednesday afternoon and no experience is required. Call Donna for details.