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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARY GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY 1848-2017 - ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE YEARS TOGETHER IN CHRIST THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 31, 2017 REV. MSGR.

1 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARY GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE YEARS TOGETHER IN CHRIST THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 31, 2017 REV. MSGR. WILLIAM A. HODGE, PASTOR REV. KEVIN J. MOHAN In Residence DEACON FRANK CROSSON DEACON DAVE MURNANE DEACON JOSEPH RAFFERTY SACRISTAN: CHARLES REED ST. MARY S RECTORY 426 MONMOUTH STREET GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J Fax: stmaryrectory@comcast.net Website: stmarysgloucestercity.org TRUSTEES: Michael McSweeney, Charlotte Brown CHOIR DIRECTOR: Joseph A. Gorman RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) COORDINATOR: Mary Kelly, mkelly4reled@gmail.com VISITATION OF THE SICK Please call the Rectory if a parishioner is seriously ill and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, Confession, and Holy Communion YOUTH MINISTRY-meets every Saturday after the 4:00 p.m. Mass in the Rectory. DIRECTOR: Mike Murphy Knights of Columbus Council #674 Grand Knight: Phil Curran Meet 2nd & 4th Monday 8:00 PM Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Giese #439 Regent: Elaine McNutt Meet 1st Tuesday 7:00 PM Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians President: Mary Alice Conway Meet 2nd Thursday of the Month 7:00 pm. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 4:00 P.M. (Vigil Mass) SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 A.M. WEEKDAYS: 8:00 A.M. SATURDAY MORNING: 9:00 A.M. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SATURDAY: 9:30 A.M., 3:30-4:00 P.M. & By Appointment. BAPTISM: DATE CANNOT BE PICKED UNTIL ELI- GIBILITY FORMS ARE RECEIVED. Baptisms are held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month immediately following 11:30 A.M. Mass. Class for Baptism is held the 1 st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM in the Rectory. YOU CANNOT AT- TEND CLASS UNTIL ELIGIBILITY SLIPS ARE RE- CEIVED. Parents, and Godparents (for first baby only) if available, must attend. Any questions please call the Rectory at Please refer to our policy. POLICY FOR CERTIFICATES OF ELIGIBILITY In order to receive a Certificate of Eligibility to be a Godparent/Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation, you must be a practicing Catholic registered in the parish. If married, you must be married in the church. You must attend Mass regularly. The use of your envelope each week will tell us that you are attending regularly. This will avoid problems or embarrassments in the future. MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made one year prior to the marriage date. Please call the Rectory. SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held every Thursday at 12 noon & Wednesday evening at 6:30pm.The Holy Eucharist is exposed followed by the Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary, and Benediction. Intention is for an increase in Church Vocations. PARISH COUNCIL Meets every other Month at 7:00 P.M. in the Rectory Conference Room. All Parishioners are welcome. FINANCE COUNCIL Meets quarterly at 7:00 P.M. in the Rectory Conference Room: PARISH REGISTRATION We urge all worshipers to register at the Rectory. If you are moving or changing address, kindly notify the Rectory. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Call the Rectory. Monday Friday, 9 A.M. 3 P.M.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 2017-SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 4:00 P.M. KAREN CALZONETTI GIZZIE r/b fiancé Ed Beebe PATRICIA GERBER r/b Pat & Rich Spangler SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2017-THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 7:30 A.

CLAIRE MURPHY r/b Family ROBERT WHILLESON r/b Robert & Maureen Summers & Family FRANCIS QUINLAN r/b Marty & Joanne O Connor MONDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2018-SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 8:00 A.

2 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 2017-SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 4:00 P.M. KAREN CALZONETTI GIZZIE r/b fiancé Ed Beebe PATRICIA GERBER r/b Pat & Rich Spangler SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2017-THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 7:30 A. M. PATRICIA GERBER r/b Heather Spangler FRANCIS QUINLAN r/b Siedzikowski Family 9:30 A. M. ELIZABETH O CONNELL (BIR. REM.) r/b Joe & Margie Kain & Family PATRICIA GERBER r/b Jackie Spencer BILL KALT r/b Patricia Battersby 11:30 A.M. CLAIRE MURPHY r/b Family ROBERT WHILLESON r/b Robert & Maureen Summers & Family FRANCIS QUINLAN r/b Marty & Joanne O Connor MONDAY, JANUARY 1st, 2018-SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD 8:00 A. M. JOSEPH J. KING (NEW YEARS DAY REM.) r/b Danny Spencer TUESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2018-ST. BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN, BISHOPS & DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH 8:00 A.M. HELEN M. HAYES-Bequest WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2018-THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS 8:00 A.M PEOPLE OF THE PARISH THURSDAY, JANUARY 4th, 2018-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS 8:00 A.M. EDWARD J. HAYES-Bequest FIRST FRIDAY, JANUARY 5th, 2018-ST. JOHN NEUMANN, BISHOP 8:00 A.M. PATRICIA GERBER r/b Delaney Family FIRST SATURDAY, JANUARY 6th, 2018-ST. ANDRE BESSETTE, RELIGIOUS 9:00 A. M. PATRICIA GERBER r/b Deacon Frank & Maryann Crosson 4:00 P.M. CLAIRE MURPHY r/b Family PATRICIA GERBER r/b Linda Durning ED & BARBARA ANYZEK r/b Ed & Pat & Children SUNDAY, JANUARY 7th, 2018-THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 A. M. PATRICIA GERBER r/b Vicki & Shannon EMIL L. BAEHR IV r/b Michael & Mary Frances Kain 9:30 A. M. PATRICIA GERBER r/b Mike & Maureen Grello IN APPRECIATION TO MARY KELLY r/b Laura Cargen 11:30 A.M. PATRICIA GERBER r/b Denise & Joe DiAntonio-Seaman JUSTINE BERRY r/b Lisa Brown Besides announced Masses we also offer a beautiful card for the living and the deceased memorializing the ringing of our magnificent Bells. The hymns on a specific day and date, which the donor designates, will be rung out either in honor of or in memory of loved ones. Names will be printed in the Bulletin similar to Mass intentions. What a unique gift! The donation is the same as an announced Mass; $15.00 THE BELLS OF ST. MARY ARE RINGING FOR: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH-INTENTIONS OF ERIC & DANA ALCAVAGE ON THEIR WEDDING DAY r/b Family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST-In memory of M/M JOSEPH TOMSHAW & M/M MARTY COYLE r/b Tomshaw & Coyle Families MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST-For SARA, ANNA, & MARY ELLEN r/b Jane TUESDAY, JANUARY 2ND-In memory of PATRICIA A. BARNEY r/b Sean & Linda Murphy WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD-In memory of HARRY BROWN (BIR. REM.) r/b Phil, Gabriela, & Philip THURSDAY, JANUARY 4TH INTENTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGION OF MARY IN THE NEW YEAR r/b Parishioners FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH-In memory of Deceased members of the KING, SNYDER, & THOMASSON FAMILIES r/b Jeanne & Rich SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH-HEALING INTENTIONS FOR MICHAEL KELLY r/b St. Mary s Religious Education Staff SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH-INTENTIONS OF MARY KELLY r/b St. Mary s Religious Education Staff SANCTUARY CANDLE is burning for the INTENTIONS OF SR. CHRISTINE, SR. NORA, & SR. MAUREEN (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR REM.) r/b the Parishioners of St. Mary Parish. ST. JOSEPH ALTAR CANDLE is burning in memory of CLAIRE MURPHY (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR REM.) r/b Family. BLESSED MOTHER ALTAR CANDLE is burning in memory of JOSEPH STORMS, JR. (CHRISTMAS REM.) r/b Nancy & Children We are looking for donations of Freezers and Refrigerators (new or lightly used) for our Parish Food Program. As you know, we provide lunches to the poor and homeless on a daily basis. For Thanksgiving & Christmas we gave out over 100 family food baskets to the needy in our community. We will be expanding this program in If you can help with this big request, please contact the rectory. We will also need you to deliver and transport the item(s) to the rectory as we do not have a parish truck or manpower to pick up the donations. Thank you for your consideration of this request and your generosity. God Bless You. Msgr. Hodge.

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH STEWARDS FORGIVE as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive. COLOSSIANS 3:13 Forgiveness-one of the hardest things for people to do.

As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, take this opportunity to act in STEWARDSHIP and give the gift of forgiveness to someone-maybe someone in your family, maybe a friend, maybe a co-worker

STEWARDSHIP Our collection for December 24th was $ Parish Improvements was $ Egiving for December 17th was $ TOTAL GIVING for December 24th was $ LAST YEAR giving for December 18th was $ Difference

PLEASE SEE THE JANUARY 7TH BULLETIN FOR 12/24 & 12/31 FIGURES*** WEEKLY EXPENSES TO RUN PARISH: $ THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Please remember St. Mary s in your Will.

3 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH STEWARDS FORGIVE as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive. COLOSSIANS 3:13 Forgiveness-one of the hardest things for people to do. It s amazing how long we can hold a grudge or be angry with someone. As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, take this opportunity to act in STEWARDSHIP and give the gift of forgiveness to someone-maybe someone in your family, maybe a friend, maybe a co-worker or neighbor, or maybe yourself. Pick up the phone or text someone right now! STEWARDSHIP Our collection for December 24th was $ Parish Improvements was $ Egiving for December 17th was $ TOTAL GIVING for December 24th was $ LAST YEAR giving for December 18th was $ Difference 2016 to 2017: ***FIGURES FOR THIS BULLETIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. PLEASE SEE THE JANUARY 7TH BULLETIN FOR 12/24 & 12/31 FIGURES*** WEEKLY EXPENSES TO RUN PARISH: $ THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Please remember St. Mary s in your Will. Your legacy will be felt for generations to come. Thank you & God Bless You! Msgr. Hodge GIFTS WERE RECEIVED FOR THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY IN MEMORY OF PATRICIA GERBER FROM: Jim & Sue Spencer, Deborah Sterling, Beverly Englebert, M/M Stephen Young, Larry & Patricia Baud, M/M Anthony Gizzi, M/M Stephen Bellis, Antoinette Davis IN HONOR OF DANIEL & SHARON SHEERAN FROM: Michael & Mary Frances Kain GIFTS WERE RECEIVED FOR THE MSGR. LUCITT NEEDY CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS FUND IN MEMORY OF: STEVE SCHECTER from Mary Ward Schecter, JOHN F. WARD from Mary Ward Schecter, JOHN P. SHERIDAN from Patti Sheridan & Mark Herzberg, DOLORES HUBERTY MOJTA from Tricia Kraemer, MARY HALDERMAN from Jamie & Derek Doroshuk, CLAIRE V. COLAMESTA from Sonny & Lucy Martz, ROBERT WHILLESON from Gloucester City Senior Citizens Assoc., SEAN MURPHY from Theresa & Patrick Murphy The Youth Ministry would like to invite YOU to come to our next meeting. We meet every Saturday in the rectory after the 4PM Mass. If you are interested in becoming a youth leader or just want more information please contact the rectory. Join Fr. Timothy Byerley and Brenda Quinn for 9 days in Rome! May 21-May 30, 2018 out of Philadelphia. Staying at the beautiful Michelangelo Hotel, next to the Vatican! Trip includes visits to Assisi, Orvieto and Siena. Mass everyday! Includes Papal Audience, visits to Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Peter s Basilica, Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, St. Mary Major and St. John the Lateran Churches, Mass in the Catacombs, The Spanish Steps, San Domiano Convent, The Basilica of St. Francis, the steps stained with the Blood of the Eucharistic Miracle in Orvieto, and more! For more information visit collegiumcenter,org/rome-italymay21-may / or contact Brenda at or olvbquinn@aol.com. Visit thecollegiumcenter.org for information about upcoming events. Due to high demand for The Michelangelo Hotel, we need reservations by Jan. 30th. Please remember our deceased in your prayers: PATRICIA UNDERWOOD & THERESA YOUNKERS May they rest in peace Readings for the Week of December 31, 2017 Sunday: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, [7a, 8a] or Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Heb 11:8, 11-12, or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, Monday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 [3cd]/Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2a]/Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, [12a]/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, [cf. 11]/ Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Observances for the Week of December 31, 2017 Sunday: The Holy Family; New Year's Eve Monday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God (not a holy day of obligation in 2018); Octave of Christmas; World Day of Peace; New Year's Day Tuesday: Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church Wednesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Thursday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Friday: St. John Neumann, Bishop Saturday: St. André Bessette, Religious Next Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: FROM THE OFFICE OF WORSHIP & CHRISTIAN INITIATION-DICOESE OF CAMDEN-December 31, 2017 is the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

Therefore, Masses on the evening of December 31st are of the Sunday, The Feast of the Holy Family.

SAVE THE DATE: The Mayor s Community Prayer Breakfast will be held on SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 at 9:00AM at the Elizabeth Ballroom, Highland Blvd. & Sylvan Ave.

The churches and citizens of Gloucester City will come together to thank God for the 150 years He has blessed our great City, and pray for God s blessings for the next 150 years.

00 per person and include a full (all you can eat) hot breakfast buffet, followed by the Ecumenical Service. Tickets are available at the rectory office.

Mohan, Deacons Frank, Dave & Joe, and the Parish Staff, we would like to wish all of our Parishioners and their families a very Happy, Healthy, & Prosperous New Year in 2018.

4 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: FROM THE OFFICE OF WORSHIP & CHRISTIAN INITIATION-DICOESE OF CAMDEN-December 31, 2017 is the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As a feast of Our Lord, it carries a higher rank on the calendar than the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on January 1, Therefore, Masses on the evening of December 31st are of the Sunday, The Feast of the Holy Family. In 2018, since the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated on January 7th, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is transferred to the following day, Monday, January 8th, with only one reading before the Gospel. Since March 25, 2018 is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, normally assigned to this date, is transferred to Monday, April 9th. SAVE THE DATE: The Mayor s Community Prayer Breakfast will be held on SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 at 9:00AM at the Elizabeth Ballroom, Highland Blvd. & Sylvan Ave. Sponsored by the Gloucester City Ministerium and the City s 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee. The churches and citizens of Gloucester City will come together to thank God for the 150 years He has blessed our great City, and pray for God s blessings for the next 150 years. This will be the first event of the 2018 year celebration of our City s History, and there is no better way to begin this celebration then to pray and thank Almighty God. The tickets are $10.00 per person and include a full (all you can eat) hot breakfast buffet, followed by the Ecumenical Service. Tickets are available at the rectory office. The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, January 1st, 2018 for the New Year Holiday. On behalf of Msgr. Hodge, Fr. Mohan, Deacons Frank, Dave & Joe, and the Parish Staff, we would like to wish all of our Parishioners and their families a very Happy, Healthy, & Prosperous New Year in We welcome all of our visitors to all New Years Masses, and extend an invitation for you to come back to St. Mary s as often as possible. We enjoy seeing you as part of our Parish Family. God Bless You All! COMING SOON-SAVE THE DATES-IRISH MONTH ACTIVITIES ***FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 2ND-FEAST OF ST. BRIGID OF IRELAND DINNER*** ***SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH-11TH-GAEL SCOIL IRISH SCHOOL*** ***SUNDAY-MARCH 4TH-IRISH MASS AT 11:30AM*** ***SUNDAY-MARCH 4TH-ST. PATRICK S PARADE AT 1:00PM*** ***FRIDAY-MARCH 9TH-LIVE FROM NEW YORK-THE ANDY COONEY SHOW*** ***WEDNESDAY-MARCH 14TH-IRISH ECUMENICAL SERVICE*** ***SATURDAY-MARCH 17TH-ST. PATRICK S DAY K OF C IRISH BREAKFAST*** ***SATURDAY-MARCH 24TH-JACK PYRAH MEMORIAL IRISH 5K RUN/WALK*** Details will be provided on each event in upcoming parish bulletins!

GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS 1. Become a RAM FOR A DAY schedule a shadow day by visiting www.gchsrams.org and click on Ram for a Day link. You can also email Mr.

CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors.

The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years. CAP 1 teaches attendees to RECOGNIZE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT and how to report to the proper authorities.

344 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ CAP 2 is called CAP S BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM and is a workshop addressing bullying awareness and bullying prevention.

5 GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS 1. Become a RAM FOR A DAY schedule a shadow day by visiting and click on Ram for a Day link. You can also Mr. Tom Flynn in the Admissions Office at tflynn@gchsrams.org CAP JANUARY PROGRAM The Office of Child and Youth Protection is announcing CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors. Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years. CAP 1 teaches attendees to RECOGNIZE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT and how to report to the proper authorities. WEDNESDAY-JANUARY 3RD at 3:00PM & 7:00PM at Gloucester Catholic High School (cafeteria) 333 Ridgeway Street, Gloucester City, NJ MONDAY- JANUARY 22ND at 7:00PM at Holy Eucharist (Parish Center) 344 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ CAP 2 is called CAP S BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM and is a workshop addressing bullying awareness and bullying prevention. CAP 3 is called CYBER EMPOWERMENT and is a workshop which promotes adults understanding of cyber activity of youth while teaching them realistic ways to help children keep their own rights and guard the rights of others in the cyber sphere. THURSDAY-JANUARY 25TH at 7:00PM at Christ the Good Shepherd (Sacred Heart Hall) 1010 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR MARRIED COUPLES Couples.want to give each other something really special this Christmas? How about a gift filled with Romance and Excitement? That s just the beginning of what you will receive on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekends are February 9-11, 2018 and March 23-25, Call for information or applications@wwmesouthjersey.org. Visit our website at: wwme-southjersey.org THEOLOGY ON TAP-GOD CALLING, FACETIME WITH GOD (PRAYING WITH ICONS) Join Deacon Anthony Infanti, a seminarian in the Diocese of Camden (Bellmawr native) for a prayerful discussion for young adults and their friends. TUESDAY, 1/9/18 at Tir Na Nog Kitchen & Irish Pub, 482 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ Doors open at 7:00pm and the presentation is from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. There is no cost to attend.

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARY

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARY GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY 1848-2018 - ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY YEARS TOGETHER IN CHRIST SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 14, 2018 REV. MSGR. WILLIAM A. HODGE, PASTOR