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

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

February 5, 2017 Fifth 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 4 4:30 p.m.—Alphonso DiRidolfo (15th Anniv.) req. by John & Betty DiRidolfo

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions Charles Kulka req. by Charles & Mary Sagan Elizabeth Chesnut req. by Ed & Debbie McGuigan Margaret Biegalski req. by Carol & Andrew Pirotta Poor Souls in Purgatory req. by a Friend Lynn M. Nichter req. by Her Parents Pilar Mariano req. by Andrea Reyes 10:00 a.m.—Mary Jane Fanuka req. by Ralph & Maureen Colaberdino 11:30 a.m.—People of the Parish 6:00 p.m.—Rocco J. Santarelli req. by Michael Venuto & Family

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 9:00 a.m.—Rosemary Paiano req. by the Bertolini Family

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 9:00 a.m.—Bill Shortall req. by June & Michael Cunningham

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 9:00 a.m.—Edward Lydon req. by Sue & Dennis Olson & Family

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 9:00 a.m.—Sylvia Foster req. by Ed & Debbie McGuigan

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 9:00 a.m.—Joe Magana req. by Mary Wolf

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 9:00 a.m.—Anthony & Grace Luongo req. by Marguerite Luongo 4:30 p.m.—Frank McGuckin req. by His Wife, Mary

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 8:00 a.m.—Frank Callahan req. by the Martell Family 10:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions John Lyons req. by Wendy D’Ortona Joseph Campolieto req. by the DiGiacomo Family John Jagielski req. John & Kelly Duffy Frank Mazzio req. by Jim & Cathy McCann & Family Gabriella Katona req. by the Jones Family Rose Carrasquillo req. by Vincent & Connie Nuzzo Anthony Santora req. by the Norman Family Leonard Giuliano, Sr. req. by Donna Thomson 11:30 a.m.—Millicent Averion req. by Noriel & Marlene Averion 6:00 p.m.—People of the Parish

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

KODY PERSICHETTI

Reflections by Father John 2017 House of Charity—Bishop’s Annual Appeal

This year’s House of Charity is called, “Encounter the Living God.” The House of Charity-Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a vehicle by which the Living God is encountered. Donations to the House of Charity help us to share love and provide security to those we serve as they build and rebuild their lives spiritually, physically, and emotionally. In today’s Gospel Jesus calls us the salt of the earth. In his parable – analogy he was comparing salt as the key ingredient to all food, so too is mercy the key ingredient to all love. The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25 so beautifully brings this out when Jesus says, “the least that you have done to your brothers and sisters you have done unto me.” In our giving, we help our brothers and sisters and we do so because like everyone we are all made in the image and likeness of God and we have infinite worth and dignity, simply by being a human being. We recognize that and therefore in our generosity we extend our hand with no reservation but give it freely to help a brother and sister in need. The Church of the Holy Family understands the concept of family and that each family is holy and its own little Church as St. John Paul the Great constantly reminded us. I want to thank you for the last number of years we have not only made the goal but have surpassed it. This shows your bleeding hearts, a bleeding love for your fellow man. It has moved me so much that each year I also increase my own donation.

In the end, however, it’s not about us so much making back a 10% bonus or telling others we have made a goal, but rather the good feeling we get in knowing we have given to people who are in great need as well as helping so many Diocesan services to flourish, one being VITALity and Hospitality which is run by our very own Deacon Jerry along with Father Sanjai. Once again, I ask that you contribute to the 2017 House of Charity. Give what you can and if you yourself are in difficulty and find it hard to give please at least pray for our parish and Diocese which means so much. Thank you for your love of me, Father Alfred, Deacons Joe and Jerry, the great love you have for our parish family and the Church at large, may God bless you abundantly with His graces and love.

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, 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 5 Franciscan Mystery Players Practice—2:00 p.m., Aquin

AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Monday, February 6

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

Adoration—9:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., Church Pastoral Council—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, February 8 Prayer Shawl Ministry—1:15 p.m., Fausto

GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Thursday, February 9

Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church Confirmation Meeting—7:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

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

Noah’s Ark Paint Night—5:00 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall Saturday, February 11

AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room PB & J Club—10:00 a.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

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.

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!

If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please contact the parish office. Denise Allen, Judy Barba, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Margarita Bonilla, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Michael Caporale, Denise Carson, Adele Charlton, 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, 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.

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.

EM, Lector and Cantor Training Available

Kumusta, inaanyayahan namin kayong la hat….join the OWLS in recognizing our Filipino members along with Father

Michael DeLeon, a diocesan priest of Filipino descent at our February 21, 10:00 a.m. meeting on in the Aquin Center.

Father will talk about his culture, customs and religious traditions brought to the USA. Taste some traditional foods as we share friendship and refreshments.

Non-member donation is $2.00.

If you need transportation to the meeting, call Gerry at 856-227-3013.

Thank You, IHN Volunteers!

SUPPORT FOR THE HEARTS ON THE MEND: GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT HOLY FAMILY We all have experienced losses in our life. The normal and natural reaction to any significant emotional loss is grief. And grief hurts! We need support and help to get through these times. Grief Support Groups help us cope with the loss of a loved one by being with people who share similar experiences. They also journey with us in rebuilding our lives and provide us with a safe environment and the accurate information about grief and grief recovery.

The support group will meet for eight weeks on Thursdays, beginning February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fausto Conference Room. Whether your grief is new and raw or lingering and unresolved, these sessions will help you to heal and move toward peace and acceptance of the absence of the loved one in your life. If you are someone who has lost a dear one to death; we welcome you to join for these sessions.

For more information, please call Deacon Joe at the parish office, 856-228-1616, or email: kaincrew@comcast.net

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.

Religious Ed Class Registration

Ginny Murphy is our parish coordinator/liaison for Interfaith Hospitality Network—IHN. The note below from Ginny will give you some insight of the many volunteers who assist her several times a year with hosting of homeless families in our Aquin Center. If you would like to help please email Ginny at ginnymurphy@comcast.net.

I wanted to take a minute and thank our over 60 volunteers that help pull off another successful IHN week at Holy Family Church. This month we hosted four families and were at maximum hosting capacity. Our guests included a young couple with an 8-week-old baby. The families were very grateful for your support!

I also wanted to share a story from this morning, when I drove the families back to the day center. As they were unloading the van, one of the fathers stayed behind and ask me if I was driving the van to the next church. When I replied that I was, he said to me "Thank you, Holy Family always treats us so nice." On the ride home I thought about this statement and how difficult it must be to move their families to a new church every week, and how each host church must be different.

You, the volunteers at Holy Family Church, always go above and beyond. Some of the examples from this week: (1) one of our meal providers stopped by a couple nights prior to her night and asked the guests if they could have any meal, what would it be? She cooked them Shrimp Alfredo, (2) one of our drivers donated a tank of gas simply because the van needed gas on his shift,(3) when the newborn baby had to be rushed to the hospital late one night, our team was magnificent. One volunteer with a car seat in her vehicle, drove the mom and baby to Kennedy Hospital. The overnight hosts managed protocol perfectly so that the director's were aware of the situation, (3) a Holy Family employee came out late one night to assist with a facility issue and provide supplies needed by the baby, (4) a college student, home on break, came by and set up his own Xbox and games knowing that this week included two older teenage boys, (5) one of our high school students got up early on a Sunday morning to set up beds in the classrooms.

So many of our volunteers step up every single host week and never ask for any recognition because that is not what service is about. Whether you cook, host, drive, do laundry, shop or sleep overnight, please know that your efforts are very needed and appreciated. I see the face of Jesus in all of you!

Keep up the good work. We have a little rest until the week of May 14, 2017. Please share your experiences with IHN with your friends at Holy Family and ask them to get involved in this great ministry. We need some more volunteers to spread out the workload when we host. Most volunteer tasks take less than two hours. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart.

"If not us, than who? If not now, when?"

OWLS to meet Tuesday, February 21

MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER is presenting a

Women’s Retreat, Feb. 17-19. For more information call 267-350

-1830 or go to website—mbcretreat@mcbt.org.

Theme is HEARTS ON FIRE. Cost is $170 and checks can be sent to

Mother Boniface, 3501 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136.

Questions? Contact Maureen Colaberdino at 856-415-1137 or

Monica Bloesch, 215-632-9327.

JOY JOY JOY! On February 2nd, long-time parishioner, Rose Elentrio, celebrated her 100th birthday. The parish family extends joyful good wishes and continued blessings to Rose on the occasion of her becoming an official centenarian!! If you would like to share a memorable occasion, milestone birthday or anniversary with your parish family, e-mail info to joanne.raggio@churchoftheholyfamily.org or call Joanne at the parish office at least two weeks in advance of your celebration date.

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, February 14 Tuesday, March 14

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: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]

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.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” MATTHEW 5:16 The generosity of being a good Steward of your gifts has a positive effect on people and it is contagious! Good works encourages more good works. Let your light shine! Be careful to recognize that God is working through you and don’t put yourself above the people you have been called to help. Received Budgeted Difference January 22, 2017 $18,351 $16,250 $2,101 FY 2016 to date $459,150 $487,500 -$28,170

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

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, be-ginning 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.

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Youth Ministry

Rosary Group: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 and 2/28—Meets 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Open to all 5th-12th graders. Come and pray with us! High School Gathering, 2/7 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Youth Lounge! All 9th-12th graders are invited to join us for prayer, community time and a presentation on Saint Valentine! We’ll also be making Valentine’s for our Homebound parishioners. Breakfast Brunch—2/9, 3/2, 3/16 and 3/30—at Our Lady of Hope 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: 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. Youth Ministry Community Dinner—February 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Aquin. All 5th-8th and 9th-12th graders are invited to join us for a chicken and rice dinner followed by playing on the website FREE RICE! We’ll be playing games to win rice for those who are hungry! Bring an electronic device to play on. For more information : http://freerice.com/

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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.

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Check Parish Website for Cancelations

We remind you to please check our parish website—

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org when in doubt due to inclement weather for current status of activity and class cancelations/delays and other related timely information.