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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

November 20, 2016

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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, NOVEMBER 19 4:30 p.m.—Frank Marasa, III req. by His Wife & Children

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Frank Callahan req. by the Martell Family Rose DeBellis req. by Her Husband, Ron Margie Dunn req. by Tom & Nancy Witts & Family David Rambo req. by His Family Concetta DiStefano req. by Ed & Debbie McGuigan Anna Ashcroft req. by Loretta Samartino Angelo Napoli req. by Merton & Pat Briggs Anna Ashcroft req. by the Bartolomeo Family 10:00 a.m.—Al Delaney req. by His Daughter, Terry 11:30 a.m.—People of the Parish 6:00 p.m.—All Souls req. by the Priests of the Parish

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9:00 a.m.—Jack Mahony req. by Tom & Sally LaRocco

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 9:00 a.m.—Anna Ashcroft req. by Nancy & Mark DiSeveria

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 9:00 a.m.—Moises Roxas req. by Corey Domingo & Family

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 9:00 a.m.—All Souls req. by the Priests of the Parish

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 9:00 a.m.—Denise Iacovone req. by Her Sister, Therese

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:00 a.m.—Josephine Galbo req. by Her Sister 4:30 p.m.—Dec’d Members of the Procopio & Kerr Families req. by Pat & Cathy

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 8:00 a.m.—Anna & Dan DiPersia req. by their Son & Daughter-in-law 10:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Angeline Paone req. by the Cinellli Family Michael Calhoun req. by the Schieri Family Andrea Bartolomeo req. by Her Family Danny Mitchell req. by June & Michael Cunningham Lena Taormina req. by req. by Phil & Joan Taormina Margaret Ascidicono req. by the Sarruda Family All Souls req. by the Priests of the Parish 11:30 a.m.—Vincent Aucello, Jr. req. by Daughters, Karen & Rosemarie 6:00 p.m.—People of the Parish

We are happy to welcome the following into our Christian Community, CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH BALL

COOPER THOMAS FRAME

We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially ANTHONY SANTORE & REBECCA MCERLAND

JOESPH MORAND & ASHLEY SCHMIDT

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

Reflections by Father John

The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself

if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.” Even the soldiers jeered at him.

As they approached to offer him wine they called out, “If you are King of the Jews, save yourself.”

Above him there was an inscription that read, “This is the King of the Jews.”

Not only was our Lord King of the Jews but He is also King of the entire Universe. The interesting thing about this king, Jesus that is, was His incredible patience. He allowed His own subjects to sneer at Him, make fun of Him, arrest Him, torture Him and finally crucify Him. This patience is born out of love; there is no other answer for it. I would even say it goes beyond just ordinary love but extraordinary! Yes, He is given this title, King of the Universe because of His Divine nature but also because of His virtues, again namely love.

As our own election process has come and gone and new leadership will take the place of the old and we place our hopes and aspirations in each new administration to make society better, they all seem to fall short. I do not say this out of a disdain for politicians or leaders, but like us they are sinners, and they fall short, but the hope we have in our Lord is that He never falls short.

Even with our leaders and their good intentions considering their shortcomings we must continue to offer them all up in prayer. I would imagine that it is not an easy job to lead a town, county, state or nation, rather that it is very difficult. Our King, Jesus Christ is the example of leadership, again, especially with His patience, but also in His humility, honesty,

compassion, justice and mercy. Our prayer is that our leaders will embody the life of Christ in their leadership. However it goes beyond just political leaders, it also applies to all of us. Each of us is in some form of leadership, be it in our families, among friends, in our ministries, at work, anywhere. We too are called to live those virtues; it’s what makes us holy. All of us are royalty you know, remember we were made priest, prophet and king at our baptism. Therefore, we should exemplify the same characteristics as our leader, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe!

God bless you,

Father John

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.

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, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Brendan Kreckel, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, 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, 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, November 20 Organ/Tissue Donor Presentation—3:00 p.m., Aquin

Youth Dinner—7:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Monday, November 21 SVDP Distribution of Thanksgiving Baskets—6:00 p.m., Aquin

Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Tuesday, November 22

Adoration—9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Church Afternoon Bible Study—1:30 p.m., Fausto Youth Choir—6:15 p.m., Aquin Room 108

Stewardship Committee—7:00 p.m., Upper Room Nativity Play Auditions—7:00 p.m., Chapel

Adult Bible Study—7:15 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall Two Hearts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Room 108

RCIA & RCIAT—7:30 p.m., Aquin Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 23 Hearts of Fire—6:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Thursday, November 24—Thanksgiving

Parish & Religious Ed Offices Closed AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Friday, November 25 Parish Office Closed

Saturday, November 26

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

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

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, Michael Caporale, Rose Carrasquillo, Denise Carson, Adele Charlton, Harry Chew, Doreen Clark, Irene Cramer, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Zenia 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, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Jeannine MacGarvey, Joyce Macitti, Mary and Al Maloney, Ruth Maiese, Joseph P. Mann, Edward Manzo III, Milana Marino, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Marie McGlynn, Johnny Miller, Ryan Miscavage, Joyce Mueller, Patrick Murray, Laynee Nelson, Erin O’Keefe, Dan Paolucci, Aurora Polutan, Harry Reeves, Margaret Roccia, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, John Sanders, Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Elaine Staskin, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Ed Tuso, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey, Marge Ziegenfuss

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

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 knitted with prayer and love for the spiritual and physical health of the person who receives it.

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!

Christmas Amore Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.

Investors Bank Performing Arts Center 519 Hurffville-Crosskeys Road, Sewell

Ticket prices are $39.50 and $29.50 + taxes and may be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Proceeds benefit the South Jersey Scholarship Fund for Catholic Education

LUCKY “7” SWEEPSTAKES $50 per ticket (Only 1000 will be sold) Drawing on Sunday, December 18 at 12:45 p.m. in the Aquin Center

Don’t miss out on a chance 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 collection basket. Paid tickets may be picked up during the week at the parish office or at church after weekend masses.

Plan to join fellow parishioners for an evening of enjoyment as you paint your very own 16”x20” canvas. No experience necessary.

This is a parish fundraiser that will

provide lots of fun as you create a unique Christmas-themed painting to add to your holiday décor or to give as a gift. Fun for the whole family—both male and female!

Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at the parish office. All materials will be provided..

Next Weekend look for the Giving Tree…

The Holy Family Giving Tree will be available next weekend—November 26-27—to help those in most need. This year we are asking that gifts be returned UNWRAPPED. We will be accepting donations of rolls of wrapping paper instead.

Christmas Paint Party—12/2 @ 7:00 p.m.

Each week Ginny Licata delivers sandwiches to the Cathedral Pantry in Camden. If you would like to help feed Camden’s poor, please bring sandwiches of any kind to Mass on Wednesday mornings. You may contact Ginny at 856-227-3488 for specifics.

This is the last weekend to purchase Christmas cards from the Sancta Familia Council of the Knights of Columbus. Please stop by their display after mass to review the fine selection of cards available to help you share the message of Keep Christ in Christmas with your family and friends.

“Keep Christ in Christmas” Cards for Sale

THANK YOU from Good Counsel Homes! We are humbled by the extreme generosity of the parishioners of Holy Family Parish and are blessed to share the final baby bottle amount is $7,729.27. A special thank you to Father Picinic for his supportive words after the Masses and to all the parishioners who handed out bottles. It is through your prayerful and financial support we are able to continue to provide a loving home for our families. We welcome you to visit our Good Counsel Home, call JoAnn DiNoia, 609-387-2928; joann_dinoia@goodcounselhomes.org. (Just a reminder that there are still bottles that were given out that have yet to be returned. Some of you may have simply forgot to return it. If so, still bring it to church and Good Counsel Homes will receive your bottle. If you took a bottle and were unable to participate, for whatever the reason, that’s okay—you can still help. The return of the bottle will still be a donation as this is one less bottle we have to purchase. Thank you and God bless you.)

Parish Pro Life Coordinator Needed After many years of dedication coordinating our parish’s two major Pro Life activities, its coordinator, Judy Desrochers must step down.

With this in mind, we are looking for someone willing to oversee the Annual Baby Shower which is held the first weekend of October and the Pro Life Carnation Sale held Mother’s Day weekend.

Very little time is required since everything is pretty much in place and just requires a coordinator for planning. Won’t you consider helping? We have several people who volunteered to help but we truly need someone who will coordinate these two parish events in support of Pro Life!

Please call the parish office if you can help —228-1616.

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, December 13 Tuesday, January 10

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: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day (suggested): Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

This week the Office of Faith Formation will be open for business Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. and closed on Thanksgiving Day. Please call 228-2215 to speak to a staff member during office hours or to leave a voice message.

“….giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.” COLOSSIANS 1:12 God wants us to be happy! Instead of looking at the Ten Commandments as being restrictive and telling us what we can’t do, look at them as guides for living a joy-filled and peaceful life. Most of our problems arise when we put our own needs first or spend most of our time trying to acquire “things”, Christian Stewards put God first in all things instead. Received Budgeted Difference October 30, 2016 $13,949 $16,250 -$2,301 FY 2016 to date $246,664 $292,500 -$45,656

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

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.

Discover what other parishioners have found with ease and convenience of Online Giving. No checks to write or envelopes to use. You can give towards your weekly offerings 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.

Online Giving is Convenient!

Thank you to our wonderful group of high school students from Holy Family who participated in a service day at the Cathedral in Camden on 11/10 helping to feed over 300 people. What a great way to spend a day off of school!

Thank you to our middle school youth for hosting such a fun Veteran's Day party on 11/11 at Cardinal Village!

December 7— Youth 13 and older are invited to serve at the Food Bank of South Jersey in Pennsauken. There are a few volunteer spaces available. Please email Julie to reserve a space. A permission form is needed and RSVP is required in advance. jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org

Youth Ministry Thanksgiving Community Dinner for all 5th-12th graders is being held Sunday 11/20 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Aquin! We will participate in a prayer activity and hear a speaker on service. Please bring a side dish to share! We will provide turkey/gravy, desserts and beverages! RSVP not required but helpful in planning.

The Rock @Twp. is in its third year at Washington Twp. High School. This Catholic Afterschool Club run by Holy Family, Sts. Peter and Paul, and St. Charles welcomes all students and faculty to join together for prayer, discussion, food and community time. December meeting dates are 12/1 and 12/15 from 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the IMC.

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 or to register for our the next upcoming weekend, visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

When accessing information online, be sure to use Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley as your destination.

Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everyone.

—Benjamin Franklin

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