The Church of Epiphany ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Staff REV. MICHAEL SANTANGELO, Pastor LOUIS V. COMMISSO, Deacon MICHAEL MULLARKEY, Deacon RONALD NOWAK, Deacon KIM LORENTZEN, Director Religious Education JAMES McMAHON, Business Administrator DANIEL DANTONI, Director of Music DONNA WOODLEY, Parish Secretary CAROL LORE, Finance Secretary DANA TOSCANO, Administrative Asst., Rel. Ed. MICHAEL & AMY NOWAK, Middle school Youth Group KIM LORENTZEN & MICHELE EVANS, H.S. Youth Group

Our Church Gathers for Celebration of the Eucharist

ON SUNDAY at 8:00, 10:00 am & 12:00 Noon ON SATURDAY 9:00 am and Vigil of Sunday, at 5:00 pm ON WEEKDAYS Monday thru Saturday at 9:00 am ON HOLIDAYS Mass as Announced

Thur. Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary Sun. April 5 Easter Thurs. May 14 Ascension Thursday Sat. Aug. 15 Assumption of Mary Sun. Nov. 1 Feast of All Saints Tues. Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception Fri. Dec. 25 Christmas

The Sacrament of Penance On Saturday at the Church 3:30 to 4:30 pm or by appointment anytime.

Sacrament of Marriage Saturday at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm. Necessary preparations require that arrangements be made one year in advance.

Rectory / Parish Office 615 Thiele Road, Brick Township, NJ 08724

732-458-0220 FAX: 732-458-0855

Office Hours Mon.-Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Fri. 9:00 to 3:00 pm Summer Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00am to 3:00pm

Home Page Website: www.churchofepiphany.org

Religious Education Office Hours 732-785-0872

Mon. Wed. Thurs. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. 9:00 am to 7:00 Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Summer Hours: 9:00AM-2:00PM

Sacrament of Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 1:15p.m. We emphasize sacramental preparation consisting of a four part Parish Baptism Process, in which the infant is always present. To schedule Baptism, please call the church office, at least one month in advance.

Letters of Recommendation Letters of Recommendation to act as sponsors will be issued only to parishioners who attend Mass regularly, are confirmed and if married, are married in the Church. To help us make this judgment, we expect you to be registered with us for 3 months. Weekly use of envelopes (with or without a contribution) also helps. To arrange for Letters of Recommendation or Baptismal certificates, please call the parish office during office hours.

Welcome New Parishioners Please fill out a registration form obtained in the Commons Area or contact the parish office during office hours. Envelopes will be ordered in your name. Departing Parishioners, please notify the office as well at 732-458-0220.

MARCH 29 �� PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

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DDAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, March 28, 2015 9:00AM Kevin Peacock by Joan Herb 5:00PM Grace Rapko by The Holler Family Sunday, March 29, 2015 8:00AM Edward Gambarella by Evelyn Lorentzen 10:00AM Tony Spirio (2nd Anniversary) by Spirio Family 12:00N People of the Parish Monday, March 30, 2015 9:00AM Eileen DeVito by Ann Vincent & Bruce Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00AM William Erickson by Ann Vincent & Bruce Wednesday, April 1, 2015 9:00AM John Canning by Madge & Family Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Holy Thursday *No Morning Mass 7:30PM People of the Parish Friday, April 3, 2015 – Good Friday *No Mass 3:00PM Veneration of the Cross Saturday, April 4, 2015 – Easter Vigil *No Morning Mass 8:00PM All Parishioners Living & Deceased Sunday, April 5, 2015 – Easter Sunday 8:00AM All Parishioners Living & Deceased 10:00AM All Parishioners Living & Deceased 12:00N All Parishioners Living & Deceased

Sunday Scripture Here are next Sunday‛s Scripture readings

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 or

1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 Gospel: John 20:1-9 or Mark 16:1-7 or

Luke 24:13-35

Easter Schedule

Holy Thursday: 7:30PM Good Friday: 3:00PM Veneration of the Cross Holy Saturday: 8:00PM Easter Vigil Eater Sunday the Resurrection of Lord: 8:00AM, 10:00AM 12:00PM

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, March 30, 2015 8:00AM Helping Hands Easter Baskets - APR 8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 11:00AM Stokes Steppers – PH#1 4:00PM Adoration – WA 7:30PM Living Last Supper Rehearsal – WA Tuesday, March 31, 2015 10:00AM Bible Study – APR 12:00PM EM Training - WA 12:00PM Set-up K of C Sedar - APR 7:00PM Living Last Supper - WA 7:30PM Sedar - APR 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1 Wednesday, April 1, 2015 9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR 7:00PM RCIA Practice - WA 7:00PM Separated, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul – PH#1 7:30PM Adult Choir - WA 8:00PM K of C Officer‛s Meeting – PH#3 Thursday, April 2, 2015 Holy Thursday Office Closed 7:30PM Mass of Our Lord‛s Supper – WA 9:00PM Adoration – WA Friday, April 3, 2015 Good Friday Office Closed 2:30PM Divine Mercy Novena - APR 3:00PM Veneration of The Cross - WA 8:00PM AA – APR Saturday, April 4, 2015 1:00PM Blessing of Food – WA 3:00PM Divine Mercy Novena - WA Sunday, April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday

There will be a special collection next week for:

Holy Land there will be a basket in the commons area for your envelope.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

MARY STASIO, JOE MIGNONE, BARBARA GLENN, VICKI COPE, GLORIA MARTINEZ, GREG REISSNER, ROSALEEN SCHWAHN, HERBERT SOUTHARD, KRISTIAN HUBBARD, BETTY RUIZ, SALVATORE GALANTI RICH HAVENS, JILLIAN, AGNES SKROBACZ, ANN WHITE, BRYCE CARPENTER, FRAN RACZYNSKI, BISHOP O’CONNELL, MARGE NOCERA, CHRISTINA STEVENSON, JAMES PALMISANO, ANNE MADDEN, LINDA SALVAGGIO, DEBBIE SCHULTZ, DOROTHY BORELLI, CHER VARZAS, JOHN LIBERTORE, BERNIE BARNA, RITA MCKEON, KEITH WESTPY, JAY DePOTO

“Please Pray For the Sick” list is for those parishioners who are in need of further prayers from our “Prayers of the Faithful”. They will remain on the list for 2 months, after which time their names will be moved to the Grey Book.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased spouses, relatives, friends and benefactors of the parish and for the comfort and consolation of their families, including MADGE CANNING, CAROL TROYER

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 12th – Adoration with Benediction. Reciting of Divine Mercy Prayers at 2:00PM in Worship Area followed by Divine Mercy Mass at 3:00PM. Light refreshments to follow in the APR.

John Francis Brady child of John & Lauren Logan Shane Evans child of Shane & Laura

George Michael Kachmar child of George & Meghan

Vigil Light Prayer

Lord, May this candle be a light for You to enlighten me in my difficulties and decisions. May it be a fire for You to burn out of me all pride, selfishness and impurity. May it be a flame for You to bring a warmth into my heart towards my family, my neighbors and all those who meet me. Through the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, I place in your care those I come to remember.

For the week beginning March 29, 2015

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is in memory of Agnes Skrobacz by The Knights & Ladies of Epiphany Council 8160;

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in memory of Agnes Skrobacz by The Knights & Ladies of Epiphany Council 8160;

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is in memory of Agnes Skrobacz by The Knights & Ladies of Epiphany Council 8160;

The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is in memory of Agnes Skrobacz by The Knights & Ladies of Epiphany Council 8160;

Church Regulations Regarding Fast and Abstinence

Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat.

Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted. LAY CARMELITES - What is a Carmelite Spirituality?

For more information, please contact Lydia at 732-279-9939.

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER 3/22/2015

***Our Current Budget*** This year we need $9963.00 weekly to fund our budget. Our collection this week was $6,816.00 which is short by $3,147.00!

***Our Annual Appeal – 2015 Our Goal is $48,000***

As of 3/25 we have received pledges totaling $14,850.00. This is from 92 of our parishioners and represents 30.9%. We are off to a good start toward our goal.

Christmas Club for Christ envelopes are available for 2015. Please participate in this as the 2014 program was very beneficial to our Parish. Thank you!

Visit (www.churchofepiphany.org) for Online Giving Link. WELCOME TO ONLINE GIVING FOR “THE CHURCH OF EPIPHANY” We are grateful for your support of our Church. Online giving allows you to make contributions to our Church without writing checks or worrying about cash donations. This site lets you set up automatic contributions and change the timing or amount of your gift at anytime. You may also make one time donations to special causes. Please click on “Create New Account” and complete your initial one time account registration. Thank you. “Epiphany is People”

We are a tax-exempt non-profit Organization and gratefully accept donations from last will and testament‛s and/or stock to assist in carrying out our mission. For more information, please contact Michele at Wells Fargo Advisors (800-533-6163) May God Bless you for your generosity.

“COMMEMORATIVE BRICK CAMPAIGN” Consider purchasing an Epiphany Commemorative Brick for any upcoming Graduation, Wedding or other special family celebration, or a memorable acknowledgement for your loved one. The cost is $150 for a 4x8 inch brick and $200 for an 8x8 inch brick. There are plenty of spaces left. Please consider purchasing one. Thank you. “The Tree of Life” Look at the tree in our Worship area. This is another way to perpetuate the memory of a loved one, or to memorialize someone. The engraved leaf costs $500 and a stone in $2500. Both of these can be paid in installments with monthly payments.

PATHMARK COMMUNITY REWARDS – Have you heard the news?

December is Pathmark Community Rewards Sign up Month for The Church of Epiphany Introducing the New Pathmark Community Rewards Card!

Important Details & Highlights:

• On or about October 24 >>> Everyone who provided a mailing address when they registered their old Pathmark card(s) will receive their NEW Pre-Registered Community Card in the mail. These Pre-Registered cards are already linked to our group and ready to use.

• October 31 >>> Community Cards will be available store-wide. Supporters who do not receive a card by mail can simply pick up their New Community Rewards Card at any Pathmark Customer Service desk.

• No Phone Option >>> Supporters MUST USE THEIR “ACTUAL CARD. Participation will be extended to A&P and other food stores in the future!

Now when you use your Pathmark Club Card, you‛ll continue to receive your current rewards…AND you can also earn 1% for the Church of Epiphany.

TD BANK: AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TD us Bank will make an annual contribution to our church, based on the average balance of your accounts: Checking Savings Money Market Certificate of Deposits Retirement All information regarding accounts included in the program is kept strictly confidential.

SIGN UP TODAY It‛s simple. Your TD Bank representative can register you. Tell them you want to register with the Church of Epiphany‛s Affinity program. This is another program that you can utilize to help our Parish. There is no cost to you, but we can receive additional support without any extra expense. You must tell the TD Bank teller that you want your ACCOUNTS LINKED TO THE EPIPHANY AFFINITY PROGRAM. THANK YOU!! “FOR HEAVEN SAKE” 732-449-7253 FOR HEAVEN SAKE is a religious gift shop located at 608 Brighton Ave., in Spring Lake Heights. When a parishioner that makes a purchase in their store and designates “the Church of Epiphany”, we will receive a $1 donation from their store. Please visit their store when you want to purchase a religious gift. Thank you.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Each of our Religious Education Students are required to attend 3 class masses with a parent throughout the year in addition to attending weekly Sunday Mass as well as Holy Days of Obligation. Prayer cards will be issued only on the days that you are scheduled to attend a class mass . After each mass there will be someone in the Commons Area or in the Parish Office that will distribute the prayer card. Please bring the prayer card to your teacher on Tuesday so that your attendance will be confirmed. If your child is unable to attend the scheduled class mass time and you need to attend a different mass that weekend, please email Kim Lorentzen at kim@epiphanychurchofbrick.org so that accommodations can be made. Thank you.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPCOMING DATES:

March 29th - 1st Grade Mass 8:00AM 2nd Grade Mass 10:00AM

Middle School Youth Group: When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,

6:30PM – 8:00PM Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR

High School Youth Group: When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month,

6:30PM – 8:00PM Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR

Vacation Bible School Save the date for Vacation Bible School. July 20 - 24, 2015. Our theme this year is Everest and we will embark on an icy expedition where kids overcome obstacles with God's awesome power.

Helping Hands Ministry Helping Hands Ministry would like to thank all of our parishioners for keeping our food bin filled with your donations. And also to everyone who has donated meat, eggs & cheese. We are able to give more food to our families in need because of you. There are more and more people coming to us every month. They are in desperate need of food. You always come through for us. Thank you again.

TThe Living Last Supper One of Christianity‛s most significant events was brilliantly portrayed by Leonardo DaVinci – The Last Supper. This Renaissance masterpiece will be brought to life on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7:00PM by parishioners who have chosen to be especially gracious and generous with their time and talent in order to enhance your Holy Week.

After our presentation is finished, all are invited to come to the APR to partake of a Seder Meal.

Please try to set this time aside to join us not only for the benefit of those who are working so hard on your behalf, but for your own benefit as well for we are sure that the Living Last Supper will prove to be a truly memorable experience for all . The cast is sure to inspire you – please come and inspire you.

“Head for the Hills!” The Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, with the Magi to see the Hilarious “Abies Irish Rose” on April 18th. All are Welcome! Cost is $80.00. Price includes a full hot lunch. For more information please call Ann White at 732-840-1877.

Knights of Columber Epiphany Council 8160 John Kearns Scholarship

John Kearns was a man who dedicated his life to assisting others, always willing to share his time & perform charitable works. In recognition of this extraordinary life, the Knights will award two $500 scholarships, one to a current 8th grader who will attend a Catholic High School and the other to a current High School senior going to any college. Current Epiphany parishioner‛s immediate family and grandchildren are eligible. For more information please see handout on table in commons area.

Gift Auction Volunteer Meeting On April 9th at 7:30PM there will be a meeting in the parish hall Knights of Columbus room downstairs – we are in a great need for Volunteers the evening of the auction May 2nd. We also need Volunteers the week before preparing the gifts. Please try to attend. Refreshments will be served! Any questions please call Barbara 732-616-1107 or Mary 732-840-9648.

Thank you, the Gift Auction Committee!

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Gospel: Mark 14:1—15:47

Mark describes the events leading up to Christ‛s crucifixion. The Last Supper is described, explaining where the Eucharist began. Judas betrays Jesus and his at hands of the Sanhedrin (Council) is detailed.

“The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame.‛… ‘My God, my God, why have you abandoned me… But you O Lord, be not far from me; O my help, hasten to aid me‛… Christ became obedient unto death, even death on a cross….‛”

The events of this week are so well known. We enter the holy city with our palms. We sit at the table for the Passover meal. Puzzled as Jesus humbly washes feet, we receive our mandate to serve others. We leave for the Garden of Olives and are asked to pray, if only for an hour. Jesus is taken, arrested like a common criminal, unjustly tried and condemned. Savagely led through the streets, He is hoisted upon a cross and left to die. With Mary and John we remain faithful at the foot of the cross. Good Friday sadness will lead to Easter joy.

The events of Holy Week continue today. Many are walking the Via Dolorsa as refugees, asylees, the terminally ill, homeless and unemployed.

The passion continues to be played out where others, like Christ, seek our compassion and support.

The Lord does not abandon them, as the psalm states, when we respond to their need.

Around the Diocese Life in the Spirit Seminar

Presented at St. Joseph‛s Church 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ. Life in the Spirit Seminar is an invitation to make or renew a deep and profound personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ by opening ourselves to the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our Lives. A presence which is life changing and life giving. And a presence which alone has the power to bring us real and lasting joy!

Do you thirst for more? Desire to go deeper in your relationship with Christ? Then why not make 2015 a year of great and wonderful changes in your life. Curious? Then come and see… 7-9PM with refreshments to follow. Each meeting includes talks, personal testimonies, small group sharing, prayer and fellowship. Questions? Call Deacon Gerry Luongo 732-473-9727 April 15: Introduction/Sign-ups May 13: Receiving God‛s Gift April 22nd: God‛s Love May 20th: Baptism in the Spirit April 29th: Salvation May 27th: Growth May 6: New Life June 3rd: Transformation

A Retreat for the Seriously Ill GENNESARET, a retreat designed to provide a spiritual and temporal oasis for men and women suffering with a serious illness, will be held the weekend of May 1,2,3 at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center, located in Kearney NJ. The retreat will begin Friday at 1:30PM and end with a closing Prayer Service Sunday at 1:30PM. There is no cost to you for the retreat. For further information contact: Hilare Reinold 732-566-7237, Peggy Walsh 908-654-5575, Maire Merritt 732-670-5980, Linda Capobianco

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