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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

February 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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, FEBRUARY 25 4:30 p.m.—Angela & Carol Procopio req. by Cathy & Pat Kerr

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 8:00 a.m.—People of the Parish 10:00 a.m.—Dec’d Members of the Devine & Raggio Families 11:30 a.m.—James 6:00 p.m.—Multiple Intentions Barbara Anyzek req. by the Holmes Family Ernest Iovannone, Jr. req. by Dorothy, Lou, Louis & Matthew Iovannone Poor Souls in Purgatory req. by Charles & Mary Sagan A Special Intention

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 9:00 a.m.—Joe Magana req. by the Adult Evening Bible Study

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 9:00 a.m.—Pedro Gardingan req. by the Gardingan Family

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 6:30 a.m.—People of the Parish 9:00 a.m.—Joe Magana req. by Anne & Leon Pirillo 12:00 p.m.—Eileen Vitola req. by Bill & Terri Foley 7:00 p.m.—Christian Wojtakowski req. by the Zochowska & Wojtakowski Families

THURSDAY, MARCH 2 9:00 a.m.—Elizabeth Chesnut req. by Phil & Lorraine Brown

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 9:00 a.m.—Maryann Attanasi req. by Gerry Reitmeyer 7:00 p.m.—Warren Beadling req. by His Wife, Sandra

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 9:00 a.m.—Anna DiPierro req. by Her Husband, John 4:30 p.m.—Multiple Intentions Intentions of Sandy & Rich Pelosi req. by Tom Cirillo & Family Leo Cassidy req. by Mr. & Mrs. Ken Pizzuto Joseph Campolieto req. by Michael & Lynda Venuto & Family Alfred & Alice Corradetti req. by their Children & Grandchildren Rose Carrasquillo req. by Joe & June Gargano Thomas M. Healy, Jr. req. by Michael & Cynthia Paul & Family Elaine Staskin req. by Kathy Billmann Paul Redmond req. by Joe & Marie Knotts

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 8:00 a.m.—Joseph R. Matteo req. by Ralph & Maureen Colaberdino 10:00 a.m.—People of the Parish 11:30 a.m.—Charles Beschen req. by Betty Bartkovsky 6:00 p.m.—Vincent DiPatre req. by Larry Delp & Barbara Penny

We are happy to welcome the following into our Christian Community, OLIVIA MARIE GRAVINA

LAYLA MARIE CHAIN KATHERINE LUCIA CHAIN

We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially MATTHEW BROWER & MARY KATE TIERNAN

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

Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.

Sufficient for a day is its own evil."

This verse is one that is usually at the forefront of our minds when we think about life. Life has its wonders, joys, moments of great happiness, awe, and amazement. But it also has moments that are filled with great physical and emotional pain, sorrow, grief, disappointment, suffering and even great anxiety. In the moments of joy we are grounded in the moment, but in moments of anxiety or fear we can sometimes feel out of the moment or that things will always be the way they are, even tomorrow will be miserable! What are some of the things we may be anxious about? It can range from our health, the health of loved ones, of our children becoming people of good character and finding some success in this life, or the worry of employment, school, starting a new family, etc. Jesus is not saying that we should have no concern for our future and that of others, but when we begin to become anxious and overly occupied with tomorrow then yes, we are doing damage to ourselves. Many studies have found that it is not just poor diet or smoking that causes cancer but even being overly stressed or anxious. Jesus warned us for our own health and well being and yet it is still hard at times, may be its so hard because we love so much. Yet, even if that is the case the love we have should be grounded first and even directed from Jesus. In all the things I mentioned above, those things that make us worry, do we go to God with them, do we offer them up to the Lord? I have noticed in my own life when I try to make things better on my own or go at it alone I usually do not succeed that well, but when I leave all at God’s feet, it does not matter how things turn out, they usually turn out for the better and at the same time I also become free, free of worry and stress about tomorrow. If you are having major worries or stress remember to go back to today’s Gospel reading and read through it slowly and prayerfully and know that words Jesus spoke were for you. He loves you deeply and eternally and in His care you will always be okay no matter what you may be going through. Remember, “tomorrow will take care of itself.”

God bless you,

Father John

Reflections by Father John

Lenten Liturgical & Spiritual Activities During the season of Lent, Holy Family will offer the following liturgical and spiritual activities.

Confessions will be heard on Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass and at 3:30 p.m., as usual.

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Fridays at 12:00 Noon and 7:00 p.m.

Our Lenten Parish Mission will be begin Sunday, March 19 and continue through Wednesday, March 22.

Wednesday, March 1 Masses:

6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Services with Ashes: 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Blessed Sacrament was not reserved in church buildings in the first centuries of the church. In those early years, of course, people met in borrowed “house churches,” gathering on the Lord’s Day for community, apostolic teaching, the breaking of the bread, and the prayers, as Acts of the Apostles tells us. Dispersed, people went their way into the workaday world until the next assem-bly. Weighing down their hearts was the absence of brothers and sisters, not only the sick, but those imprisoned for the faith. No wonder they developed a way of extending the food of the Holy Table to them. Forty years ago, every altar boy in training heard about Saint Tarcisius. He was a twelve-year-old boy at the time of intense persecution in fourth-century Rome. His community had begun to convey the consecrated bread from their Eucharist to those condemned to death or awaiting trial. Normally deacons did this, but on one occasion, it was necessary to send the boy to bear the holy mysteries to the prison. The legend says that he was an athlete, and was detained on the way by some play-mates who wanted him to join in their game. When he refused, they demanded to know what he was carrying. The situation went from bad to worse, and he was badly beaten and died of his injuries. A hundred years later, a pope called him a second St. Stephen. In the nineteenth century, Cardinal Nicholas Wise-man of England wrote a novel in which he expanded the story and popularized it. By then, no one seemed to notice that this twelve-year-old was actually touching and ministering the Eucharist, unthinkable until recently. Scholars say the story rings true: the first reason for setting some Eucharistic bread aside was not adoration, but Communion of the sick.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Treasures from Our Tradition

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, 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, February 26 Confirmation Talk—12:30 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Franciscan Mystery Players Reh.—2:00 p.m., Church AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Monday, February 27 Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Tuesday, February 28 Adoration—9:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., Church Afternoon Bible Study—1:30 p.m., Fausto

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

RCIA & RCIAT—7:30 p.m., Aquin Two Hearts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Room 108

Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Wednesday, March 1

Prayer Shawl Ministry—1:15 p.m., Fausto GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Thursday, March 2 Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church

Grief Support—7:00 p.m., Fausto Military Prayer Ministry—7:30 p.m., Aquin Room 101

Knights of Columbus—8:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Friday, March 3 MOMs—10:00 a.m., Aquin Room101

Stations of the Cross—Following 7:00 Mass, Church Nocturnal Adoration—8:00 p.m., Church

Youth Movie Night—7:00 p.m., Youth Lounge Saturday, March 4

AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room

Entertainment Showcase—7:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall 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 EM, Lector and Cantor Training Available

Are you interested in serving your parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector or Cantor? We have received dates of upcoming diocesan training sessions.

Please call the parish office, 228-1616, to learn of dates/locations.

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!

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, Judy Barba, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Margarita Bonilla, 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, Louis DeSantis, 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, Joe Lucchesi, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Mary and Al Maloney, Joseph P. Mann, Edward Manzo III, Milana Marino, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Johnny Miller, Ryan Miscavage, Joyce Mueller, Patrick Murray, Laynee Nelson, Graham Nicholas, Erin O’Keefe, Dan Paolucci, Rosa Reyes, Harry Reeves, Margaret Roccia, Barbara Rodier, Nora Ronsayro, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, John Sanders, Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Ronald Troilo, Ed Tuso, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey, Marge Ziegenfuss

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

All are welcome to attend a Morning of Prayer on Tuesday, March 7. We will begin with Mass at 9:00 a.m. and then follow with a discussion in the Aquin Center on Discernment which will offer us spiritual practices for decision making. Ginny Licata will assist us in the practice of seeking God's call in the midst of the decisions that mark one's life. This may

be the single most important Christian spiritual practice for dealing with choosing the right path. The morning session will close at noon. Light refreshments will be served.

Evangelization & Stewardship Meeting

Registration Information Our Lady of Hope Regional School is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year for Kindergarten through 8th grade as well as our Pre-K 3 and 4-year-old program. We provide a challenging faith-based curriculum along with weekly classes in Technology, Physical Education, Spanish, Art, Music, STEAM, Library, and Health. Students begin and end each day in prayer, have daily Religion classes, attend First Friday and other special school liturgies, and participate in various Christian Outreach Programs throughout the school year. Our Lady of Hope also offers a full day Kindergarten program, a before and after school program, a comprehensive sports program, and an after school music program. To learn more about our wonderful school or to schedule a tour of our facilities, contact our Advancement Director, Jennifer Van Es at 227-4442 Ext. 107. Latest news and events regarding our school can be found on our website:

www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org

Scholarship Fundraiser Next Weekend….

Sunday, March 5, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The Drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Sancta Familia Council #11498. You are asked to help us reach our parish goal of 80 pints!

With parental consent, 16-year-olds are now permitted to donate. 4.5 million Americans would die each year without life saving blood transfusions... and your single blood donation could help save up to three lives. You are encouraged to please schedule your donation after weekend masses. Walk-ins welcome!

Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. We are attempting to form a new ministry, “Evangelization and Stewardship.” We are looking for members who are interested in Evangelization, spreading the Word of God in action and word to others and in taking on the responsibility of being good stewards of our parish. We are planning on putting together a three-year

cycle which will be as follows:

Year 1—Forming Disciples in our Parish coupled with the theme of “Time” for Stewardship Our primary goal is to evangelize those who are here with us every week, to help them become informed disciples Year 2—Going out to those parishioners that have not joined with us in worship for some time or who come very infrequently and to evangelize them coupled with the theme of “Treasure” Our primary goal will to go out to those families and share our faith with them and help them to become informed disciples. Year 3—Going out to the entire community of our parish boundaries and sharing the love of Christ with all which will be coupled with the theme of “Talent.” Our primary goal is to go out and bring the presence of Holy Family to the entire Washington Township Community and offering our service and prayers.

If you are interested please join us for a “come and see”

gathering on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish

Office Upper Room. See you there.

Our Lady of Hope Regional School

Morning of Prayer—Tuesday, March 7

A Lenten Suggestion

Would you consider a new project for Lent? How about feeding the hungry and clothing the naked? Every Wednesday morning sandwiches and warm clothing are collected after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and taken into Camden to the Cathedral Pantry to feed and clothe those in need. Any kind of sandwiches can be made, just put them in baggies and then back into the plastic sleeve of the loaf of bread. All men's and women's warm clothing is needed. Please contact Ginny Licata at 856-227-3488 to get answers for your questions.

Saturday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. Comedy routines of Joe Bronzi, an award-winning improvisational stand-up comedian from New York, Norm Klar, billed as the "world's greatest comic magician” and Tommy Highland who performs regularly at several comedy clubs. Vocals of our own Michael Jones {the voice}, Danielle Brida Spence, Donnah Lisa Campbell (“wonder girl”} & Johnny Morsa. Dancing to music by Paul Dilks & Frankie Smiles from 1360 WNJC Radio. Proceeds to benefit the Student Scholarship Fund.

Tickets are $35 per person and includes food as well as entertain-ment. BYOB. You may purchase tickets after weekend masses or at the parish office through Wednesday.

The 2017 House of Charity has commenced and 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 campaign if you have not yet done so.

To date we have received more than $9,500 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.

House of Charity/Bishop’s Annual Appeal

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, March 14 Tuesday, April 11

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: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11

This week the Office of Faith Formation will 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.

“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (material wealth).” MATTHEW 6:24

For many people, God and money run “neck and neck” as their first priority. Making money and spending money becomes the center of their life and they actually become a slave to money. The solution –live Stewardship by becoming more generous. Giving money to Church and charity frees us from slavery to money and from making money a “god” before God

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

Youth Ministry News Rosary Group—2/28—Meets 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Open to all 5th-12th graders. Come and pray with us! Breakfast Brunch—3/2, 3/16 and 3/30—at Our Lady of Hope 7:30-800 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—All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us to make sandwiches for the hungry in Camden. 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Aquin. Bring two loaves of bread and either smooth peanut butter or grape squeeze jelly.

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.

2017-2018 Religious Ed Registration

2017-2018 Class Registration for Religious Education for Grades 1-8 is in progress. See the church website, gathering space, or Aquin Center for registration sheets. Class size is limited so don’t delay.

2016 Contribution Records

If you are in need of a copy of your annual contributions to the parish through church envelopes or checks for tax purposes, please call or stop by the parish office to obtain a copy.

The Engaged Encounter is a weekend away with other engaged couples which allows plenty of time alone as a couple to dialogue honestly and intensively about your prospective life together. Ideas presented by a team of married couples and a priest or deacon stimulate personal reflec-tion and private couple dialogue. Topics for dis-cussion include: strengths and weaknesses, de-sires, ambitions, goals, attitudes about money, sexuality, children, family, your role in the church and society. The Sunday Mass celebration is an important part of the program.

Engaged Encounter Weekends are held at Pope John Paul II Re-treat Center in Vineland. All weekends begin promptly at 8:00 p.m., Friday evening, and close by 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Upcoming Weekends: March 10-12, June 9-11, August 11-13, and November 10-12, 2017.

Please contact the Office of Faith and Family Life Formation by phone at (856) 583-2903 or (856) 583-2904 or email at MarriagePrep@camdendiocese.org

Divorce and Beyond

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. Our 12-week program will be held in the parish center on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, beginning on March 1, at Our Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary's Church), 32 Carroll Avenue, Williamstown. A $20.00 registration fee will cover the cost of the seminar and materials.

For more information, please call Debbie: 856-881-4133