The Church of Epiphany ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Parish Staff REV. MICHAEL SANTANGELO, Pastor LOUIS V. COMMISSO, Deacon FRANK W. JACKSON, 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 MICHELE EVANS, Administrative Asst., Rel. Ed. MICHAEL & AMY NOWAK, Middle school 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. - Thurs. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Summer Hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM

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.

OCTOBER 18, 2015 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 17, 2015 9:00AM Pat Brady by Joan Herb 5:00PM People of the Parish Sunday, October 18, 2015 8:00AM Lena Federici by Anita & Bruce Thompson & Family 10:00AM Emily Rotondi by Christine Forman 12:00N Gina & Joseph Taibi & family by Maria Monday, October 19, 2015 9:00AM Sean Hart by Stacie Stopen Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:00AM Gertrude Macauley by Patricia Jensen Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:00AM Ed Baumgart by his wife Vera Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:00AM Stella Ciffrodella by John Ciffrodella Friday, October 23, 2015 9:00AM Richard Contrino by Peg Weber Intentions in the Grey Book Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:00AM Gertrude Macauley by Eleanor Myhowich 5:00PM Lillian Schwahn & Hugh Quinn by Brian & Rosaleen Sunday, October 25, 2015 8:00AM People of the Parish 10:00AM Living & Deceased members of the Pasquale family By family 12:00N Julia Rienzo by John & Laura Burke

Sunday Scripture Here are next Sunday’s Scripture readings THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6

Gospel: Mark 10:46-52

Confirmandi Bake Sale on October 17th & 18th after all Masses. Our Confirmandi class will be sponsoring a bake sale to help defray the cost of our annual Senior Valentine Luncheon. The bake sales and luncheon are part of the community service project which the confirmandi host for 65 of our parish seniors in February. Your support is deeply appreciated.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, October 19, 2015 8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 11:00AM Stokes Steppers – PH#1 2:30PM Senior Exercise – APR 4:00PM Adoration – WA 7:15PM Bible Study – APR Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:00AM USDA Delivery Kit 10:00AM Helping Hands Meeting - APR 5:15PM CCD Gr. 1-2, 4-8 Vet’s Middle School 5:30PM Grade 3 Penance Service - WA 7:15PM Liturgy Meeting - APR 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1 7:30PM Contemporary Group – WA Wednesday, October 21, 2015 9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR 6:00PM Knights of Columbus Installation – WA/APR 6:00PM Girl Scout Troop#1270 - PH#1 7:00PM S.D.W. PH#2 Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:00AM Helping Hands PO#3 11:00AM Stokes Steppers PH#1 5:30PM Baptismal Reflection – WA/APR 6:30PM Jr. H.S. Youth Group - APR 7:00PM Melody Choir – WA 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul – PH#2 7:30PM Adult Choir – WA Friday, October 23, 2015 8:00PM AA - APR Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:30AM Cursillo Gathering - APR 1:00PM K of C Halloween Kid’s party 4:00PM K of C Set-up Pumpkin Breakfast 4:30PM Boy Scout Fundraiser Sunday, October 25, 2015 Hospitality after all Masses 8:00AM 1st Grade Mass - WA 8:00AM Halloween Breakfast After the 8 & 10 Masses 8:00AM Boy Scout Fundraiser after all Masses 10:00AM 2nd Grade Mass - WA 10:45AM RCIA - 1:15PM Baptism - WA

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

MARIAN KEARNS, BABY EVAN ROMANO, DEACON PETER REYNOLDS, DONNA FOGLER, MAUREEN TRACEY, PATRICIA ALEXANDER, MARIAN KEARNS, TONY FORTE, LORRANE BEAVER, LYDIA CAMPOS, CINDI LOSI, JOHN OGRODOWSKI, ARLENE RICCIARDI, JOHN PLIS, MORIE TIVENAN, PAT PECK, JOAN & JOHN PRATT, JEAN DORIA, ANN MARIE SPIRIO, TONI FORTE, JACK OSBORNE, LISA KLOKUS, TIM DELLIGATTI, DOROTHY BORELLI, MARTIN BORELLI, ARTIE BASCIANO CHRISTINE FOZ, ROSEMARY COYLE, VERONICA SEGARS, STEWART HODSON, JIM TEATES, RYAN PANICO, KATHY BOYD, ED PUZIO, DYLAN KELLENBERGER, VICKI COPE

“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, relative, friends and benefactors of the parish and for the comfort and consolation of their families including; JANET DE VITO

St. Vincent DePaul

During the Pope's visit, he took the time to meet with change makers and to advocate for those in need. Please consider getting involved with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul here in our parish. We offer an opportunity for you to grow spiritually while providing person-to-person service to those in need in the Herbertsville area of Brick Town. Our meetings are held in the Parish Hall every other Thursday at 7:00 pm. You may call the parish office and leave your name and number and a Vincentian will return your phone call. Pope Francis has returned home, but his message remains, to hear and respond to the cry of the poor.

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 October 18, 2015

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is in memory of Rosaleen Schwahn by her Husband; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in memory of Rosaleen Schwahn by her Husband; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is in memory of Rosaleen Schwahn by her Husband; The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is in memory of Joe Mignone by The Rossi Family;

Food Pantry The next meeting for Helping Hands will be Tuesday, October 20th at 10:00AM in the APR. Helping Hands is in need of cereal, soup, jelly and can fruit. Thank you for everything that you have already given to us. Without your donations our needs families wouldn’t be getting much food. The saying “Ask and you shall receive” is so true for Epiphany parishioners.

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Ladies Night Friday, November 6th

Anytime between 6PM-9PM Presbyterian Church of Toms River

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Door Prizes, Gift Auction, Gift Vendors Complimentary edibles from Olive Garden

Tickets available at the door or can be purchased through Interfaith Hospitality from 9-3 Monday – Friday at 253 Chestnut St., Toms River or by calling 732-736-1550.

Come help us, Help Others

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER 10/14/2015

“FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS” UPDATE AS OF 9/10/2015

As of our last tally we are 84% of goal. This money will be used to repave our parking lot, fund a Faith Formation program for our youth and adults and go toward a Capitol improvement Fund for repairs and improvements to our Buildings and grounds. We need $72,285 to reach our goal.

We have received a few one-time contributions toward this campaign and are very grateful for them. Please consider a pledge or gift so that we can reach this goal. “Epiphany is people”, and we have always rallied to the call. Please prayerfully consider this request and help us go over the top. Thank you for your consideration.

***Our Current Budget*** This week our collection totaled $5499.00 This is short of what we need to fund our budget. Please try to increase your weekly offering. We had 220 parishioners use envelopes last Sunday.

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.

“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.

“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.

“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. 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!!

Epiphany’s Pot Luck Dinner Sunday, October 18, 2015

4:00 – 7:00PM PLEASE NOTE:

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kim Lorentzen – Director of Education 732-785-0576 kim@epiphanychuchofbrick.org Michele Evans – Administrative Assistant 732-785-0872 michele@epiphanychurchofbrick.org

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Registration has begun!

Each year, adults seeking to join the Roman Catholic Church receive weekly instruction, support, encouragement, and assistance from the RCIA team and guest speakers. Our RCIA will meet every Sunday at 10:45 am beginning on September 27th. If you are interested in this program, please contact Michele to register in the Religious Ed office at (732) 785-0872. Kindly register as soon as possible so that you will be eligible to begin class on September 27th. If you have already registered or conveyed an interest in the RCIA program for the upcoming year, please confirm your registration/interests at the above number as well.

Middle School Youth: 6th, 7th & 8th Graders

When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30PM – 8:00PM Where: The Church of Epiphany – All Purpose Room Pick up a registration form in the Commons Area. Any questions please contact Amy or Mike Nowak at epiphyjryouthbrick@gmail.com

Upcoming Dates for 2015: Thursday Meetings: Oct 22, Nov 12, Dec 10

Social Event – Friday, Nov 20th Polar Express Fundraiser Night: Sat. Dec 19th

Tickets are now available for the Epiphany dinner dance being held on November 14th from 7PM-11PM at the Crystal Point Inn, 3900 River Rd., Point Pleasant. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased after each Mass or in the office during the week.

Knights News On Saturday, October 24th, in the APR at 1:00PM Epiphany Knights of Columbus will host a Children’s Halloween party (12 years and under). Light refreshments including hot dogs, soda and ice cream will be served. There is no admission charge. Moms, Dads, and grandparents are invited as well. Please call Kenny Cope at 732-606-3233 to make reservations or sign-up on the sheet provided on the table in the Commons area.

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual family Halloween Breakfast on Sunday, October 25th following the 8AM and 10AM Masses in the APR. Breakfast

will include: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, bagels, pastries. One pumpkin will be raffled off to the children at each setting. The Cost is $7.00 per adult and $24.00 for a family of four (mom, dad and children ONLY please).

Sign up sheets in the commons area. Please come and enjoy breakfast with your parish family.

The Christmas Show at Sight & Sound with The Magi

Go Back in time and experience the greatest birth in History. Travel to the bustling villages of Nazareth and Bethlehem in a timeless story derived with bright Choreography and heartwarming vocals.

When: December 1, 2015 Time: 7:30AM for the 11AM Show Price: $114 for Adults ($78 Children 3-12)

Price includes transportation, show, and delicious lunch at shady maple and all Gratuities. A deposit of $75 is required with the balance due on or before October 31st. For more information please contact Ann White at 732-840-1877. Flyers can be found in the commons area.

Celebrating 25 Years We will be celebrating Fr. Jim Redstone’s Silver Jubilee on Sunday, November 8th after the 12:00 Mass in the all purpose room. Sign up sheets are in the commons area. Please note: if you have signed up to attend Fr. Jim’s party and your plans have changed please notify Carol as the catering order is placed based on the number of persons attending. Thank you.

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Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 Two of the disciples ask Jesus that they be allowed to sit at his right and left side when he comes into his glory. Jesus explains that they should not be concerned with their position. Instead they should concern themselves with serving others just as Jesus was planning to serve many in giving his own life for their sins. “Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help. We might think of a high priest as portrayed in an epic biblical movie, or recall the role of the father of John the Baptist. What a different image the letter to the Hebrews presents, revealing Jesus in this sacrificial role, identifying totally with humankind, like us in ‘all things but sin.’

We should find comfort in this passage, as He is described as one who sympathizes with our weakness, not condemning but understanding. The author encourages us, directing the way we address the Christ with total confidence. If we do so, we find two great girls, mercy, which Pope Francis tells us is God’s greatest girl to us, and the timely help we need to do and be better. A question: How do I approach Jesus at this moment. With confidence, seeking mercy, finding strength in His help?

Respect Life October is Respect Life Month. As noted in last week's bulletin, the theme is "Every Life is Worth Living". This year we would like to ask all our parishioners to participate by submitting photos of your family members doing various things that depict the Respect Life theme. The photos could be of teenagers participating in volunteer work, families spending time together, ultrasounds, grandparents and their grandchildren. We would like to have pictures that represent all stages of life from beginning to end. They will be on display in the commons are for all to view and enjoy through the month and possibly longer. We pray all will participate in this parish initiative. You may bring in your pictures anytime, but the sooner the better. Place your photos in the basket provided on the table under the Respect Life bulletin board in the commons area. Thank you and God bless.

“The Seven Advents of Mary” Maris Stella Retreat Center, Harvey Cedars – Pre- Advent Day of reflection – “the Seven Advents of Mary” Saturday, November 21st 10AM-3:30PM, Presenter: Sr Pat Dotzauer SC. Mary listened and heard God’s message announced to her. We will reflect on her. Mary is our companion as we pray the waiting times of our lives. Take time before the busyness of the holidays to prepare for the holy season of Advent. Cost: $50.00, Includes lunch. Reg. & deposit due: Nov. 10th Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable Deposit: $15.00 Limited overnight accommodations available at an additional cost. For more info or to register: Call St. Pat 609-494-2917 or pdotzauer@comcast.net

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