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1 The Church of Epiphany ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Our Church Gathers for Celebration of the Eucharist SUNDAY 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 Noon SATURDAY 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Vigil of Sunday WEEKDAYS 9:00 am Monday thru Saturday HOLIDAYS Mass as Announced Thur. Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary Sun. March 27 Easter Thurs. May 5 Ascension Thursday Mon. Aug. 15 Assumption of Mary Tues. Nov. 1 Feast of All Saints Thurs. Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception Sun. Dec. 25 Christmas The Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm or by appointment anytime. Sacrament of Marriage Saturday 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm. Couples should contact the Parish Office to make preparations at least 1 year before the planned wedding date. Parish Staff REV. MICHAEL SANTANGELO, Pastor REV. JAMES REDSTONE, Weekend Assistant LOUIS V. COMMISSO, Deacon FRANK W. JACKSON, Deacon Retired MICHAEL MULLARKEY, Deacon RONALD NOWAK, Deacon KIM LORENTZEN, Director Religious Education 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 S. KING, L. BENNETT, B. HUMPHRIES, H.S. Youth Group Welcome New Parishioners Please fill out a registration form which can be obtained in the Commons Area or contact the parish office during office hours. REV. MICHAEL SANTANGELO, PASTOR Rectory / Parish Office 615 Thiele Road, Brick, NJ FAX: Office Hours Mon.-Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Summer Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Website: Follow us on Facebook! Religious Education Office Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am to 4:00 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 2 nd and 4 th Sundays of each month at 1:15 pm. To schedule Baptism, please call the Parish Office, at least one month in advance. Sponsor Letters/Requirements The following is required by Canon Law to be a Catholic Godparent/Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. Be at least 16 years of age. Have completed the Sacraments of Initiation. (Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation) If married, have a marriage that is canonically valid and recognized by the Catholic Church. Be a registered and active parishioner living a life of faith. You must be registered with our parish for at least 3 months before we will provide a sponsor letter. Although you may have registered with our parish, if you are not attending Mass regularly and using the envelope system there is no way for the parish office to confirm regular Mass attendance. Please contact the Parish Office to confirm your status with our parish. AUGUST 21, st Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, August 20, :00AM Janette Piro by her Mom & Sister Intentions in the Grey Book 5:00PM Elizabeth & Andrew Quinn by Brian & Rosaleen Sunday, August 21, :00AM Dina Rimback by Jane & Jeff Fabach 10:00AM People of the Parish 12:00N Dina Rimback by Ginny Rimback Monday, August 22, :00AM Lee & Charles Dreker by Demeraski Family Intentions in the Grey Book Tuesday, August 23, :00AM Ruth Ward by Arlene Ricciardi Wednesday, August 24, :00AM Evelyn Bristol by Joan Herb Thursday, August 25, :00AM Gloria Martinez by Arlene Ricciardi Friday, August 26, :00AM Joe Mignone by Greg & Kelly Cope & Boys Saturday, August 27, :00AM Gloria Martinez by Rose & Ray Benedict 5:00PM Vincenta Sy by Lorentzen Family Sunday, August 28, :00AM Dina Baldassari by Marina Taibi 10:00AM Alice & Frank Troyer by Gail Troyer 12:00N People of the Parish THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, August 22, :15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 11:00AM Stoke Steppers PH#1 4:00PM Adoration WA Tuesday, August 23, :00AM USDA Delivery kit 6:30PM Greeters Meeting - APR 7:30PM Contemporary Group WA 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group PH#1 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Hospitality after 9:00 Mass APR 7:00PM S.D.W. PH#2 8:00PM Knights of Columbus Social PH#3 Thursday, August 25, :00PM Stoke Steppers PH #1 6:30PM High School Youth Group APR 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul PH#2 7:00PM Bethany PH#1 Friday, August 26, :00 PM Staff Holy Hour Worship Area 8:00PM AA APR Saturday, August 27, :00PM Hospitality of After Mass Sunday, August 28, 2016 Hospitality after all Masses 1:15PM Baptism - WA Faith In Our Future Sunday Scriptures Here are next Sunday s Scripture Readings 22 nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, Those who are humble will find favor with God. Everyone should realize that there is much we can learn from each other. Even the most knowledgeable people need to be humble enough to know that they can still learn from others. For Reflection and Sharing: What words particularly spoke to you in this reading? Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14 Ryley Noelle Badders child of Robert & Crystal Giorgio Vail Gorton child of Tyler & Lisa Raymond Joseph Kowantz child of Raymond & Elizabeth Anniversary Blessings to our Deacons Deacon Ronald Nowak Ordained 35 years on May 16, 1981 Deacon Michael Mullarkey Ordained 20 years on May 11,

3 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK ELIZABETH & JOHN HARRITY, BABY LEO, GREG MADOR, ANN MARIE SPIRIO, EUGENE NOWISKI, JIM BURKE, MELISSA LOPES, IRENE QUILLE, MAUREEN TIERNEY, RYAN SALMON, BARBARA TOBIASSEN, CARMEN ERRIGO, ELLEN IORIO, ANN WHITE, DALE WALLACE JACK PRATT, JOAN PRATT, PATRICIA SHARKEY, JODI KRZASTEK, GRACE ANGARANO BABY NIKO, PAT TRACEY, VICTORIA BARER, MARY DeMARCO, BETTY LOU WOOLEY, MICHAEL McGONIGLE, DONNA FOGLER, CHRISTINE PEREZ, DIANE WINTERS, STEVE BUTERA, WILLIAM HARRIGAN, EILEEN CONFORTO, KEVIN FARREN, JIMMY PITETTO,, CHRIS CAVALLINI 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. 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 August 21, 2016 The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is in memory of Regina Hertling by Brenda & Roy Jackson; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother for the intentions of Gina & Joseph Taibi & Taibi Family by Marina; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart (no intentions); The Vigil Lamp in front of the St. Joseph is in memory of Charlie & Maggie by Mary & Darrell. 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; Patricia Zuzzio, Ruth Day St. Vincent DePaul In today's Gospel, Jesus tells us to "strive to enter through the narrow gate. " Our call to be disciples and to follow Jesus demands that we learn to live for the sake of others. With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your home to see what household items and clothing you no longer use and donate it to the St.Vincent de Paul Society when we have our annual clothing drive on October 2nd. We will also be walking at the Brick Reservoir to raise money for the Society in September. Please look for more information regarding these two fundraising events in future bulletins. Thank you. New Brochure Racks You may have noticed that there are new brochure racks located outside the Parish office door for your convenience. All brochures have been approved by Father Mike and we ask that nothing be placed within the racks without Father s approval. If you have any questions regarding the material selection please see Father Mike. Feel free to take a brochure if there is something that interests you. Jubilee Year of Mercy Prayer by Pope Francis Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan women: If you knew the gift of God! You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. 3

4 Ways to Support Your Parish Ways to Perpetuate a Memory or Commemorate an Event The Tree of Life: This is a way to perpetuate the memory of a loved one or to memorialize someone. To make a donation of $500 for an engraved leaf or $2500 for a stone, please contact the parish office staff at or carol@epiphanychurchofbrick.org Why Should I use weekly envelopes? The use of envelopes is important, they document your active participation in the faith life of our parish. This information is needed in order to obtain a Letter of Eligibility to be issued when you are asked to be a baptism or confirmation sponsor. This also facilitates the preparation of a statement of contributions for income tax purpose. If you do not currently participate in our envelope system and would like to start using them, please contact the Parish Office at Our Annual Appeal 2016 Our Goal $48,000 We have received Pledges totaling $26,915 We have received payments of $24,314 This is 56% of goal. This is from 137 donors Amount needed to fund our budget: $10,360 ***Our Current Collection*** 8/14- $ Collection $ On line giving $ Christmas Club for Christ Annual Appeal Explanation The Annual Catholic Appeal, formerly the Bishop s Appeal, mission remains the same as it was when it began; to financially empower the Church to serve all the people of God, regardless of belief. What s different today: the needs are greater than ever before. For more information visit the Diocese website: Online Giving If you prefer to pay bills and manage your finances online, you can set up an account and make your parish offering online via our website. You will be able to specify exactly how much you are giving, how you are giving it (credit card or bank withdrawal), to what fund you are giving, and when/how often you would like to contribute. It s safe and secure, and you can even track your giving history and pledge progress at any time. Just click the Online Giving button (on the home page or the Online Giving page) to get started or access your existing account. If you have questions about the security of online giving or the processes involved, check out the Online Giving FAQ page on our website: churchofepiphany.org Commemorative Bricks: This is an ideal way to commemorate a graduation, wedding, special family celebration, or acknowledge a love one. To order one of the two bricks (4X8 or 8X8) and make a donation of $150 or $200, please contact the parish office staff at or carol@epiphanychurchofbrick.org Bequests We are a tax-exempt non-profit Organization and gratefully accept donations from last will and testament and/or stock to assist in carrying out our mission. For more information on how to have your wishes known, please talk to your personal banking representative. May God Bless you for your generosity! Vigil Candles If you would like to donate a Vigil Candle for a loved one, please contact the parish office. Candles will be in memory of or intentions of the named individual for one week (Sunday to Saturday) and announced in our bulletin. Donation is $10 Spiritual Bouquet A Spiritual Bouquet is a spiritual blessing that is made for a loved one during the First Friday Mass of the Month. In addition, their name will be printed in the bulletin. You can also request a card. Donation is $10 50/50 Tickets & Family Sponsorships If you would like additional 50/50 tickets or would like a family sponsorship they are available in the Parish office. If you would like to receive weekly envelopes, please see Carol in Parish office or give us a call at PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE OUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE! Please call for special pricing for your advertisement. 4

5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kim Lorentzen Director of Education Michele Evans Administrative Assistant RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES TO REMEMBER: Deadline for Religious Education registration: August 31, 2016 Fall Religious Education Registration is Open and the deadline for registration is August 31, Please contact the Religious Education office for details. Youth Group News Middle School Youth: 6 th, 7 th & 8 th Graders Any questions please contact Amy or Mike Nowak at epiphanyjryouthbrick@gmail.com See you in September! Senior Youth Group Group is open to all high school students in the 9-12 grades. Any questions please epiphanysryouthgroup@gmail.com Our next meeting will be 6:30 8:00PM: Aug 25 - APR Kindergarten Parents: If your child will be going into first grade in September 2016 please register for Religious Education at your earliest convenience. Please note that First Holy Communion is made in 2nd grade and it is a 2 year program beginning in 1st grade. Please contact the religious Ed office if you have any questions. Epiphany Basketball Team! Epiphany Basketball Team Update: We have coaches! If your child is between the grades of 3rd through 8th and is interested in playing basketball during the upcoming 2016/17 school year, please contact Kim in religious ed at kim@epiphanychurchofbrick.org with your child's name, age, and a contact number. During the months of September & October we will begin to form teams and you will be contacted as more information becomes available. Please note that while we encourage our Epiphany kids to join, we welcome their family and friends from outside the parish as well. From beginners to almost pro, all are welcome. Summer Religious Education Parents and students are required to attend three (3) one hour catechetical sessions between March 1, 2016 and April 10, 2017 that will be held during the Advent, Lent, and Easter Season on the following Sundays at 9:00AM in the Parish Hall: Advent: Sunday, December 18, 2016 Lent: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Easter: Sunday, April 9, 2017 Please keep in mind there will be no make up dates available. Save the date for 2017: June 26, 2017 July 10, 2017 (No session on July 3 rd & 4 th ) CCD is in need of an 8 th grade aide. If you are available on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 PM 6:45 PM please contact Michele in Religious Ed at The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process where you can experience the Catholic faith community. It is an opportunity for questions to be answered and for learning about the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Are you: A person who has not been baptized and would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, and become a Catholic A Baptized Christian of another denomination who would like to learn about and join the Catholic tradition? A baptized Roman Catholic who has not received Eucharist or Confirmation and would like to become a full participant in the life of the Church? The Christian Initiation process offers an environment of support and guidance as you discover God is working in your life. Through RCIA, the Epiphany parish community can help you fulfill this faith journey. If you think the RCIA program is for you, and you would like registration information, please call Michele in the Religious Ed office Classes begin in October. Mandatory Catechists & Aid Meeting Mandatory Catechists & Aid Meeting on Wednesday, August 31 st from 6:30 to 7:30. Important teaching strategies, curriculum, and distribution of class lists and manuals. Please be on time so we can end promptly. If you are unable to make this meeting, please Kim at kim@epiphanychurchofbrick.org so we can arrange a one on one meeting. 5

6 Gray Prayer Petition Book The Gray Prayer Petition book is now located on the back right wall near the Stations of the Cross in the Worship area. In addition, the bulletin prayer board has been removed. Pease list all your prayer petitions in the Gray book. Gospel: Luke 13:22-30 Jesus warns that the door to God's kingdom will be locked for those who ignored his wishes. Many people will come from all nations and take their place in God's kingdom. Others will not be recognized by God, and he will reject them. My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord, or lose heart when reproved by him; for whom the Lord loves he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges. Endure your trials as discipline. God treats you as sons. At the time all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it. On the day of baptism, the father is instructed similarly, being told you and your wife are the first teachers of your child in the way of faith. May you be the best teachers bearing witness to Christ by what you say and do. What a great responsibility, yet we can fail, if we do not know Christ, lack a relationship with Him, are not alive to the life of the church, and living fully the sacrament we are seeking for our child. Discipline is essential, but the way it is carried out makes the difference. We need to learn how to do this. Perhaps the meetings of couples, parent meetings for religious instruction, or the Joseph Ministry, can help our parents, our fathers and mothers, to enjoy their ministry in forming our children. Maybe we never took that course. The Word of God today is our invitation to revisit our unique role as parents. CHAIR AMNESTY If at some point you borrowed folding chairs from the church, now would be a wonderful time to return them. We are down a significant number of folding chairs in the APR and are in need of them. No questions asked, please return them as soon as possible. Thank you, Father Mike. Bethany Bereavement Our August Meeting will take place on the 25 th at 7:00pm in the PH#1. The discussion will be lead by Fr. Jim Redstone. Be with us as we journey through our losses and work towards acceptance, especially when it comes to significant dates without the physical presence of our loved ones. All are welcome. Military List We are updating our Parish Military List. If you have a loved one who is currently serving in one of the Armed Forces, please let the Parish office know their name, and what branch of the Military they are serving in. May God bless and keep safe all those who give of themselves to protect our freedom. Please pray for our troops. Food Pantry Our Ministry would like to thank our parishioners who donate meat, cheese & butter on a monthly basis. If you are able to help with these dairy products, there is a sign up sheet on the table in the commons area. How does your Garden Grow? Are you blessed with too many veggies in your garden? This is the time of year that lucky gardeners get gifted with an overabundance of vegetables from their gardens, but they can t eat fast enough. Our Helping Hands food pantry can always use fresh (not rotting or on the verge of being rotten) veggies! In honor of the Feast of the Assumption, which is traditionally a harvest festival as well as a holy day, please consider making a donation of some produce to Helping Hands! Garden Club Ministry Epiphany is starting a Garden club ministry. We are looking for people who like to plant flowers, trim, prune, weed, spread mulch and care for the plants on the church grounds. This new Ministry will be responsible for cultivating God s green earth outside the church. If you have a few hours a week to help with landscaping our parish grounds, we would appreciate hearing from you. This is another way you can share your time, talent, and treasures with your Epiphany family. If this is something you d like to do, please contact the parish office at or carol@epiphanychurchofbrick.org 6

7 Adult Faith Formation Come And See A Morning Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke Our weekly, morning bible study will include a study guide, group discussion and a video commentary featuring renowned biblical scholars who will bring insight to the Word of God. Opening day is Tuesday morning, September 13 th at 10:15 AM in the APR. For more information, please call Ellen Iorio at , or just drop in; come and see. May God s Blessings be with you. Evening Bible Study The Epistle of James challenges followers of Christ to not just talk the talk but to walk the walk. It deals with practical aspects of the Christian life such as how to handle trials and temptations, understanding the relation between faith and works, how to tame our tongues being a friend of God rather than a friend of the world, and the value of humility, patience and prayer. The group will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7: for 13 weeks September 12 through Nov 21; Jan 9 through Feb 13, All are welcome to attend. This Bible Study is also open to members of other parishes. The CSS Program Bible Studies count for continuing education if you are a CCD teacher or in another ministry that requires continuing education. Registration forms are available in the parish office. For further information contact Kathy Nowak at or nowakfamily@verizon.net or Ray Benedict at or poppyrd@comcast.net. You can also register at the introductory meeting. There is a $23 fee which covers the cost of your Bible Study manual. If you would like to read a sample lesson, go to and click on CSS TOOLS at the top. Why Do Catholics Do That? Have you ever wondered or been asked why we do what we do? This weekly series will help you better understand our faith so that you can explain or even defend it to those who don't understand. We will meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Parish Hall #3 beginning October 6, There are no fees or book requirements, in fact we even have free baby sitting upon request with three days notice. Our first three scheduled topics will be 10/6 Overview of Mass presented by Father Mike, 10/13 Liturgy of the Word presented by Ray Benedict, and 10/20 Liturgy of the Eucharist presented by Deacon Ron. Each series will begin with an easy to understand presentation on the topic, shared experiences, followed by open discussion and questions. Please sign up on the registration sheet in the Commons Area. If you have any questions, please Kim Lorentzen at kim@epiphanychurchofbrick.org. The Bible Is A Catholic Book Did you ever wonder how the Bible came into being? A little known, but easily documented fact is that the books of the Bible were compiled by the Catholic Church. For many years after Christ ascended into Heaven, there was debate about which scriptural writings were inspired by God. The canon of Scripture (the books of the Bible) was first formally decided at the Synod of Rome in 382. This decision was upheld at the Councils of Hippo (393) and Carthage (397). At these Catholic Church councils, the same 46 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books that appear in today s Catholic Bibles were declared to be inspired by God. As a side note, approximately 1200 years after this decision was made, Martin Luther and the Protestant reformers removed 7 books from the Old Testament. As a result, most Protestant Bibles are still missing these 7 books. Gift Auction Solicitors Wanted If you have a favorite restaurant, frequent local businesses, or have routine appointments with medical professionals please consider dropping off a Gift Auction Letter for a donation. Please contact Michele at (732) to pick up a letter. Thank you! Short Term Counseling Through a joint effort of the Diocese of Trenton and Catholic Charities, licensed professional counselors are available to help parishioners with difficult issues such as bereavement, marital and family problems, elder care, stress of job loss. The service can be accessed by contacting your parish priest who will provide additional information and a referral. The fee is $75 per session. If needed, financial assistance for this short term counseling (up to 6 sessions) is available through the Diocese of Trenton Parish Counseling Services. Bishop s Anniversary Blessing For more than 40 years, the bishop of the Diocese of Trenton has been celebrating the gift of sacramental marriage with anniversary couples. This year Bishop O Connell will extend his Episcopal blessing to couples from all four counties married for one, 25, and 50 years or more at a special Eucharistic liturgy (Mass) and blessing celebration at 3:00pm on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Freehold. We invite married couples celebrating these milestone anniversaries to participate in this beautiful event. Please visit the parish office to register. The deadline for registration is September 15,

8 Around the Diocese Annual High School Night St. Aloysius School, 935 Bennetts Mill Rd., Jackson, invites all middle school students to our Annual High School Night on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 7PM 9PM. St. Aloysius as well as the Ocean County Vocational Performing Arts Academy and M.A.T.E.S., & Jackson S.T.E.M. have been invited to present information on their respective schools to students and their parents. There will be 3-30 minutes sessions so students and parents will be able to attend up to 3 different high school presentations. Information will be available regarding school programs and future Open Houses. Please take this opportunity to join us this evening and meet with the representatives of these excellent schools. For directions or further information please call the school office at Men s Retreat For 35 years St. Ignatius Shore Retreats has helped Ocean County parishioners attend a men's weekend retreat at the San Alfonso Retreat House, a Redemptorist Spiritual Center on Ocean Avenue in West End, Long Branch. The theme of this year's retreat is Mercy. It begins Friday evening, September 30 and ends with lunch Sunday, October 2. The fee is $210 with a $50.00 non-refundable deposit. All are welcome. Visit or call San Alfonso at (732) x 140, or John Fraraccio at (732) , or johcafra@outlook.com. St. Paul s Christian School St. Paul s Christian School on Herbertsville Road in Brick announces Registration for the 2016/2017 school year for students in Nursery School through Eighth Grade. We offer a half day 3-year old program, as well as a half day and full day Pre K and Kindergarten classes. Our Christian based curriculum is taught by certified teachers in a nurturing environment. In addition we offer after school clubs and a competitive sports program. Before and after school care is available for a nominal charge as well. To arrange a school tour or for more information, pleases call us at Our Lady of Guadalupe Join St. Veronica Parish on a 7 day pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and other Shrines in Mexico Oct 23 rd -29 th. Price pp$1650, health insurance included. Under Msgr Peter Kochery spiritual direction. For more info contact Deacon Tom or 3marysway@optonline.net Blessing of the Animals St. Paul s United Methodist Church invites you to attend the Blessing of the Animals, Pet Adoption day & Pet Fair. Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10AM 2PM. Blessing of all pets, pet memorial montage tribute to all pets who have gone over the Rainbow Bridge (requires pre-registration). Local and breed specific shelters/rescues with pets looking for their furever homes. Vendors offering many shopping opportunities, Pet/Owner Activities-My Dog is an Artist Booth, Hand/Paw Print Booth, Pet Costume Parade Contest, BFF Photo Booth, K-9 Demonstrations, Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog demonstration, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo, Face Painter, Food Court by UMM Ice Cream Truck, Special Groups offering ways to get involved Wrapped in love, Gladdognation, Dogs on Deployment. All are welcome to come out for a howling good time! For further information, contact St. Paul s or Ivy The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the US Bishop s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church or if know of someone who was, you can report the abuse through the diocesan ABUSE HOTLINE: or via at abuseline@diocesoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to the local enforcement authorities Catholic Women s Conference Mark Your Calendars! You re invited to step away from everyday life for a day of inspiration and renewal at the Catholic Women s Conference, Mother of Mercy, Make Our Hearts Like Yours! On Saturday, October 29, 8:30am-4:00pm, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown PA. Nine dynamic speakers address all facets of the feminine genius and a women s mission of mercy in the family, the Church, and the world. This special day includes something for every women, married, single and consecrated, featuring presentations in English, Spanish, American Sign Language and track for young women in high school and college. For more info, visit catholicwomensconference.org 8

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