ST. MARY OF MT. CARMEL
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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents should be
registered and participating members of the
parish. Please contact the Rectory during the
sixth month of pregnancy to schedule for the
parent preparation program held the first
Wednesday of each month in the St. Patrick's
Room at 7 PM. Baptisms are scheduled the
Second and Fourth Sundays of each month at
1:15 PM.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays 3:15 PM—4:00 PM at St. Mary of Mt.
Carmel, before or after daily Mass, or any time
upon request. Parish Family Penance Service:
Scheduled Advent and Lent.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
Diocesan regulations require that arrangements
be made one year in advance with the officiating
Priest. Those desiring to receive this Sacrament
must be registered for at least six months and be
participating members of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel
Parish. As you contemplate marriage, contact
the Rectory.
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (SPANISH):
Spanish Baptisms are held the First and Third
Sundays of each month at 1:15 PM. Please
contact the Parish Office 704-5945 on Tuesdays
to schedule. Preparación para el bautismo cada
1er miércoles mensualmente después de la misa
de las 7 PM.
SACRAMENT OF ANNOINTING: (Care of Infirm
and Elderly): The Rectory may be called at any
time for the Sacrament of the Sick. (609-7045945)
R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults):
For information about RCIA, please contact the
Rectory.
SOCIAL CONCERNS / ST. VINCENT
DEPAUL FOOD PANTRY: Food distribution
every Thursday 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and in the
evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in St. Lucy Hall
(Convent Basement, French St.)
ADORATION—FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM MASS UNTIL 4:00
PM BENEDICTION. SIGN UP SHEETS IN
VESTIBULE OF CHURCH.
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PARISH REGISTRATION
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Welcomes All
(You can register online. Website address on
cover of bulletin)
No matter what your present status in the Catholic
Church, no matter what your current family or
marital situation; no matter what your past or
present religious affiliation; no matter what your
personal history, age, background, race, etc.; you
are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and
Respected at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish.
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(Please drop in collection basket)
Name: _____________________________
Address: ___________________________
City: _____________________ Zip ______
Phone: Home: ______________________
Daytime: ___________________________
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Readings for the Week
The Epiphany of the Lord
Sunday
Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Monday
1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday
1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday
1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52
Thursday
1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Lk 4:14-22a
Friday
1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday
1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30
SAT 01/02
8:30 am (SJ)
Req by
4:15 pm (SJ)
Req by
Richad V. Garchinsky
Family
Nicoline Silipino
Family
Rose Marie Ebert
Req by
Migliacco Family
5:15 pm (SA) Frances Cessato
Req by
Husband
Allen Littlefield
Req by
Michale & Alice Convey
Louis DeDomenicis
Req by
Jim & Brenda Reagan
Anthony DiMeo Sr
Req by
Anthony DiMeo III
SUN 01/03
7:30 am (SA)
Req by
8:30 am (SJ)
Req by
10:15 am (SJ)
Carmine J. Penza
Penza Family
Joseph Cappuccio
Marie Mango
Members of DeFiore & Negro
Families
Req by
Tom & Michelle DeFiore & Family
Joseph Cappuccio
Req by
Family
Frank “Buddy” Perri, Jr.
Req by
Family
Michelle Samanic
Req by
Bob & Ginger Perri
11:45 am (SJ) Charles D’Agostino
Req by
D’Agostino Trustees
William Borger
Req by
Carlo & Louisa Moretti
Miriam Pagan
Req by
Daughter Rosa Colon
6:00 pm (SA) Allen J. Littlefield
Req by
Raymond & Ramona Reyes
MON 01/04
7:00 am (SJ)
Req by
8:00 am (SJ)
Req by
Req by
Margaret Kincaid
Ginny & Hank Bird
Helen Schurman
Joe and Family
Julie Rodio
Sisters
James Julia, Sr.
Dave Pantalone
TUES 01/05
7:00 am (SJ)
Req by
8:00 am (SJ)
Req by
Herman Beebe
Law Office of Ronald DeSimone
Catherine Scaffidi
Barbara and Tony
Req by
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WED 01/06
7:00 am (SJ)
Req by
Jack Greco
Tina Domenico & Famly
8:00 am (SJ)
Req by
7:00 pm (SJ)
Req by
William B. Pinto
Marianne Adamucci
Butch Ford
Anthony DiMeo III
THURS 01/07
7:00 am (SJ) Annette D’Agostino
(Anniversary)
Req by
Gloria and Family
8:00 am (SJ) Josephine Karwowski
Req by
Sharon and David Bertino
FRI 01/08
7:00 am (SJ)
Req by
8:00 am (SJ)
Req by
SAT 01/09
8:30 am (SJ)
Req by
4:15 pm (SJ)
Req by
5:15 pm (SA)
Req by
Req by
Req by
Req by
Butch Ford
Josephine M. Domenico & Boys
Sadie Fucetola
Family
Luigi & Giuseppe Pantano
Sister
Joseph F. Cappuccio
Pat Ordille
Dina Colasurdo
Shelley Weckerly
John Ordille
Family
John DeMarco
Anna and Family
Geraldine Monestero
Burwell Porter
SUN 01/10
7:30 am (SA Matilda Caruso
Req by
Joe
8:30 am (SJ) Kelly Shina-Alahyane
Req by
Family
10:15 am (SJ) Maria Pia Sassano
Req by
Husband Aurelio
Rose Marie Ebert
Req by
HHS Class of 1952
Anthony Giuffre
Req by
Family
Madeline Bartolone
Req by
Bartolone Family
11:45 am (SJ) Lou DeDominicis
Req by
Erin and Robert Bertman
6:00 pm (SA) Virginia DeMarco
Req by
Judee DeFiccio
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD – JANUARY 3, 2016
Dear Friends:
Estimados amigos:
The feast of the Epiphany is often referred to as
“Little Christmas” as it signifies the manifestation of
the Messiah to the entire world, symbolized by the
three Kings or Magi who travel from distant lands to
find the newborn King of the Jews. While the Magi
are understandably excited about this prospect,
SEPTEMBER
18, 2011
King Herod and -all
of Jerusalem
are not. As we
read in the passage, King Herod is disturbed and all
of Jerusalem with him. Why? In a sense the
presence of our Lord Jesus upsets the proverbial
apple cart. The Spirit of the Lord challenges us to
live our identity as children of God. We are also
creatures and sinners; and the Spirit never lets us
forget how much we need the mercy of God to help
us in our shared journey as disciples of Jesus
Christ. It is out of the Father’s gracious and merciful
love that He sent his Son to dwell among us, to
suffer and die, and to be raised from the dead.
Epiphany comes from the Greek word meaning
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of us as we begin anew our journey into the light of
another year.
La fiesta de la Epifanía se refiere a menudo como
"el
Pequeña
Navidad”
que
significa
la
manifestación del Mesías al mundo entero,
simbolizado por los tres reyes o magos que viajan
desde tierras lejanas para encontrar al recién
nacido rey de los judíos. Mientras que los Reyes
Magos son comprensiblemente entusiasmados con
esta perspectiva, rey Herodes y todo Jerusalén no
son. Como leemos en el pasaje, el rey Herodes es
disturbado y toda Jerusalén con él. ¿Por qué? En
un sentido la presencia de nuestro Señor Jesús
trastorna el proverbial carro de apple. El espíritu
del Señor nos reta a vivir nuestra identidad como
hijos de Dios. También somos criaturas y
pecadores; y el espíritu nunca nos permite olvidar
cuánto necesitamos la misericordia de Dios para
ayudarnos en nuestro viaje compartido como
discípulos de Jesucristo. Es el amor del padre
Clemente y misericordioso que envió a su hijo a
morar entre nosotros, sufrir y morir y ser levantado
de entre los muertos. Epifanía proviene de la
manifestación de sentido de la palabra griega: la
misericordia de Dios se manifiesta al mundo.
Todos estamos invitados a compartir este regalo
más especial; y más bien que ser turbulento o
perturbado por ella, debemos estar alegres como
pretende este regalo de Dios que nos libre.
Estamos libertados del pecado. Estamos liberados
de la necesidad de acumular riqueza. Estamos
liberados de la necesidad de captar para potencia y
control. Estamos liberados para simplemente amor.
Que el Señor bendiga a todos nosotros
nuevamente al comenzar nuestro viaje a la luz de
otro año.
With peace and joy!
Fr. Tom
Fr. Tom’s telephone number at
St. Anthony is 561-3313.
Please call before 9 PM unless an emergency
¡Con paz y alegría!
Padre Tom
Fr. Tom can be reached at 561-3313.
IF YOU HAVE A PICTURE TO PICK UP
FROM THE ALL SOUL’S DAY MASS, IT
WILL BE IN THE PICK UP BOX IN
SACRISTY!
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Please do not call after 9 PM unless an emergency.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Pam Angello,
Matt Campione,
Anna Capelli, , Luz Crespo, Sal
Giorno,
Rudy Giorno, John
Grasso,
Keith
Harrington,
Howard,
Taylor
Hyndman,
Charles Kaston,
Bill Lamb,
Matthew
McCloskey, Kristin Miller-Ruttler,
Sara Muff,
Joseph
Olive,
Thomas
Pajic,
Elizabeth
Rodriguez, Joseph Salvatore, Aurelio Sassano,
Deacon Ismael Tavarez, Jenoveba Tavarez,
Annette Off Taylor, Cassandra Thompson, Robert
Thompson, Liz Wisniewski, Please call the
Rectory to add a name to our Prayer List and
please let Father Tom know if any parishioners
are in the hospital. After three months, the
names will be removed unless you inform us
otherwise.
SANCTUARY CANDLE
Week January 3, 2016
St. Joseph Church
In memory of: Joseph Battaglia
Req by: Anna Battaglia & Family
St. Anthony Church
In memory of: Dina Colasurdo
Req by: Bob & Linda Frankenfield
Chapel of St. Martin dePorres
Sanctuary Light
In Memory of: John Cavuto
Req by: Linda & Bob Frankenfield
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED OF OUR
PARISH
Mildred Capaccio, Anna A. Terruso, Maximilian A. Reim,
Bereavement Meetings
Jan 6th Wednesday Bereavement
Meetings are held at St. Anthony Church at
7 PM. Please use back entrance of church.
All are welcome to attend!
Please call Debbie with any questions at
704-5601.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR
MILITARY:
 Joseph Abruzzese
 Eric Richison
 Bobb Hughes
 Ronald Keller
Dominic DeStefano
Justin Rubinski
Stephen J. Kubanovich, III
Timothy Haines
ACTIVE MILITARY
If anyone knows of someone presently serving in
the military, please submit their names to the
Parish Office 704-5945 to be prayed for in the
bulletin.
REMINDER –
The Parish Office is
open on Saturdays from 9 am to 10:30 am
and on Mondays from 9-5 pm.
COLLECTION FOR DECEMBER 19-20 2015
1st Collection $10,945.00
nd
2 Collection (Special Needs-Debt) $2,898.00
E-giving
930.00
GOD’S LITTLE ANGELS
is a toddler program that
meets
weekly
on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in
the hall at St. Anthony. Please PARK IN THE BACK
OF THE CHURCH and enter through the back
double doors all the way to the left of the building. If
you
have
any
questions,
please
email
kelli.fallon@gmail.com.
WEDDING BANNS:
Michael Welch and Anna Leo
KNIGHTS CORNER
LITURGY AND MUSIC NEWS
Here are more opportunities to pray together:
Monday, January 4th; Memorial of Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton, Religious, Tuesday, January 5th;
Memorial of St. John Neumann and the eve of
Saturday, January 9th and Sunday, January
10th;The Baptism of the Lord.
Please welcome a family member or friend back
to the church by inviting them to start the New
Year by attending Mass.
In Gratitude: We thank our Liturgical
Ministers for making the Advent and Christmas
seasons memorable for our Parish. We especially
thank the Art and Environment Ministry, Ushers,
Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors,
Music Ministers and those of you who worked
quietly and were unseen by most of us. May God
continue to inspire you as you share your time,
talent and treasures in 2016.
A Question for All: Which gifts will you share
with your Parish Family in 2016? Pray to the
Lord for guidance as you discern what you
will offer as your gift of time, talent and treasure.
We have a Ministry Weekend scheduled for early
February. More details in next week's bulletin.
Did you Know? Since 1970, the Feast of the
Epiphany in the United States has been observed
the Sunday between January 2nd and January
8th.
Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian
feasts and has been observed since the end of
the second century. Around the world, Epiphany
is a public holiday( known as the Twelfth Night or
Kings' Day) and celebrated on January 6th. In the
German-speaking lands, groups of young people
called "Sternsinger" (star singers) travel from
door to door dressed as the three Wise Men
carrying a star attached to a broom handle. In
Italy, La Befana visits the children on the eve of
January 6 to fill their socks with candy and
presents. The King's Cake is served on
Epiphany with a trinket in the middle to
represent blessings.
~Felice Anno Nuovo~
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. VINCENT
PALLOTTTI COUNCIL # 3471 MEET the 2nd &
4th TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7:30 PM
AT RODIO HALL, PRATT STREET,
HAMMONTON
Worthy Chaplain - Father Neal F. Dante
Grand Knight - Steven Cappuccio
Deputy Grand Knight - Carl Whisler
" GREAT APPRECIATION"
Once again, the Ladies Of The Knights Of St.
VINCENT PALLOTTI Council#3471 continue to be
overwhelmed with the generosity of this wonderful
Parish Family!! Thank you for making our Cookie
Sale a success!! We are a small group of women,
baking cookies and selling them to raise funds to be
used for charity. Thank you for your support!!!
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS
FLOWERS
In Memory of:
Requested by:
Marianne Iannaco
MaryBeth Beeler/
Beeler Family
Polito Family
Jean Polito
Antonino LaMazza
Antoinietta
LaMazza & Family
Jerry Breitzman
Tina & Melissa
Breitzman
Paul & Kay DiFilippo, Frank M/M Joseph
Silipino & Agnes Allen
DiFilippo
Marie Angelow
Angelo Jacob &
Domenico Families
Rose & Steve Privitera,
Thelma, Tony Celona,
Anthony & Barbara
Katie Reilly
Celona
D’Agostino Family
M/M John
D’Agostino
Martella Family
Ronald Martella
Margaret & Joseph Provnick Patricia Provnick
Jean & Pat Achey
Jacqueline
Valentino
Thompson Family
Mark & Lorraine
Gransden Family
Gransden
In Memory of:
Rita Benedetto & Ray
Cartica
Mary Martin, Rosa DiMarco
Joe & Mildred Barresi
Sal & Sue Jacobs
A.J. Macri Family
MaryLou Franchetti Bacher
Anthony, Joan & David
Scaltrito
Anthony & Mary Scaltrito
Joseph & Rose Pullia
Betty & Ernest P. DeStefano
Minnie & Rocco DeMarco
Roldan Family
Mildred, Anthony Sr &
Anthony Jr. Palmieri
Sergio LaTorre
Neals Family
Anthony W & Clara Noto
M/M Joseph Gribbin Sr
M/M William Deyo Sr
M/M Joseph Pizzuti, Sr
M/M Michael Butynes Sr
William Bertino Jr
John & Grace Campanella
Sergio LaTorre
Catherine Campanella
Anna & George Lalka
Dennis & Eva Longo
Dominic & Millie Zanghi
Kelly Shina-Alahyane
Frank G. Donio
Requested by:
Dorothy Cartica
M/M E Martin
Carol & Sal Jacobs
AnnaMae Carrelli
M/M D. Franchetti
Sharon Scaltrito
Thursday, January 07,
2016
7:00pm
Thursday, January 14,
2016
10:00am
Tuesday, January 20,
2016
7:00pm
Thursday, January 28,
2016
M/M E. DeStefano
Mirian Roldan
Deb & Liz Palmieri
Catherina LaTorre
Tomiko Neals
Marianne Adamucci
M/M T. Gribbin Jr
Virginia Bertino
M/M Dave
Campanella
Jeffrey & Nancy
Longo
Marie Purnell
M/M Peter Shina
Gabe & Gina Donia
Every Tuesday: 2:15 – 4:00 pm
Spiritual Guidance
Youth Lounge
(St. Joseph Parish Center upstairs)
Food/Fun/Faith Talk
Come and join us for a great afternoon after
school!
Attention all 6th - 9th Graders!
MMC Youth!
Text: @mmcyouth
To 810-10
& receive free text reminders of all of
our upcoming activities & events! We
encourage all students & parents to
sign up!
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CAP SCHEDULE
7:00pm
Cape Trinity Catholic;
1500 Central Ave,
Wildwood, NJ 08260
St. Gianna Beretta Molla;
1421 New Road,
Northfield, NJ 08225
Gloucester Catholic High
School 333 Ridgeway St;
Gloucester, NJ 08030
Holy Eucharist Parish;
344 Kresson Road, Cherry
Hill, NJ 08034
CAP Phase 1
To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP
REGISTRATION LINE with the Office of Child and Youth
Protection at (856)583-6165 or contact Lucie Alcazar at
luz.alcazar@camdendiocese.org. Please leave your name
and the Session Date you are attending; you will not
receive a call back. Please register at least five days before
the session you would like to attend.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who made the "A Christmas
Gift" concert a success. A special thanks to all our
program advertisers and patrons, those who worked
as ticket sellers and ushers, those who donated their
time to make the reception a fun affair, the businesses
who provided lighting for the parking lot and everyone
who donated food and beverages for the reception.
Most importantly, thank all of you who attended for
making this a fun night.
Lay Ministry Formation, Office of Lifelong
Faith Formation
Retreat Day (spiritual formation)
Through Him and With Him and In Him
(Liturgy of the Hours)
Saturday January 23, 2016
Presenter: Msgr. John Burton
The former Sacred Heart High School, 15 N. East
Ave., Vineland, NJ
Open to the Public!
Mark your calendar, save the date,
register today! For each event:
Time 9am to 2:30 pm
Cost $20 each day (cks payable to the Diocese of
Camden) Bring a lunch.
For info/to register, JoLynn Krepecki, Director of
Lay Ministry Formation, call 856-583-2905,
Email JoLynn.Kremecki@camdendiocese.org
GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
Be an angel to a student!
As an angel, you enable a student who is at risk financially, to remain at St.
Joseph Regional Elementary Catholic School.
100% of your contribution is
directed to the tuition, with the parents or guardians contributing their part.
Your tax-deductible contributions can be made in honor or in memory of
someone you hold dear, while assisting a child who might not otherwise be able
to afford the benefit that a Catholic School education offers.
For further information, please contact St. Joseph Regional Elementary School
principal, Sr. Betty Jean Takacs, MPF at 609-704-2400 ext 103 or come into the
school office or the church office to make a donation.
St. Joseph Regional Elementary Angel Fund
Name ______________________________________________________
Intention _____________________________________________________
Donor _______________________________________________________
Amount _______________________________________________________
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St. Joseph Regional Elementary School
Open House
January 10, 2016.
You are cordially invited to attend the open house.
Three reasons to consider Catholic Education
1. St. Joseph provides a safe, nurturing, welcoming environment where
students can be their best.
St. Joseph is a small school where the students see each other much like a family.
The students that attend from pre-kindergarten grow up together and form friendships
that last well beyond elementary school. The teachers at St. Joseph are dedicated to
teaching and with the small class sizes can get to know each student individually. Most
of the teachers have been at the school for several years which illustrates their love of
teaching and their dedication to the school.
1. St. Joseph provides a quality education.
The Diocese of Camden is working with Notre Dame University to develop
a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) curriculum that exceeds New
Jersey state common core standards. The program is the ACE Collaborative initiative
and is being implemented in the Catholic elementary and high schools. The focus is on
improved curricula in mathematics and science, as well as language arts and social
studies.
Professional development is provided by the Diocese to ensure
implementation of the curricula.
2. Catholic Education reinforces family values.
St. Joseph clings to the traditional values that reinforce family. From school Masses
to religion classes, to crucifixes and statues of the saints, to sacramental items in each
classroom, Catholic identity is evident everywhere in the school. We are indeed
fortunate to be one of the remaining schools in the Diocese that still has clergy and
religious as teachers. It is comforting to know that our children are learning about
Christ’s presence in the world without being forced to accept the secular values of the
world.
The list of benefits of Catholic Education goes on, but these points hopefully sum up the
main ideas. St. Joseph students typically excel at academics and sports which points to
the quality of the education. If you are considering Catholic education, please attend
the Open House at St. Joseph Regional Elementary on January 10th.
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