The Church of Epiphany

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1 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. Office Hours Rectory / Parish Office 615 Thiele Road, Brick Township, NJ FAX: 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: Religious Education Office Hours 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 2 nd and 4 th 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 NOVEMBER 15, RD Sunday of Ordinary Time

2 DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, November 14, :00AM George & Margaret Cox by their Daughters 5:00PM People of the Parish Sunday, November 15, :00AM James Francella by Richard & Dot Westpy 10:00AM Louis Marino by Patricia Cirelli 12:00N Fernando Hidalgo by Durak Family Monday, November 16, :00AM Sophie Przezdziecki by Pat Tracey Tuesday, November 17, :00AM Jean Hoover by Gary & Judy Horan Wednesday, November 18, :00AM Rose C. Karczewski by Carole & Don Bauer Intentions in the Grey Book Thursday, November 19, :00AM Helen Conforth by Carole & Don Bauer Friday, November 20, :00AM Michael Dewald by Joan Herb Saturday, November 21, :00AM Jessie Salvato by Mike & Roseanne Silverstein 5:00PM Mary Stephen Butler by Helen Conforth Sunday, November 22, :00AM People of the Parish 10:00AM Susan Jones & Bertram Schwahn by Brian & Rosaleen 12:00N Raymond Taibi & Taibi Family by Marina Sunday Scripture Here are next Sunday s Scripture readings OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel: John 18:33b-37 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, November 16, :15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 9:00AM Helping Hands PO#2 11:00AM Stokes Steppers PH#1 2:30PM Senior Exercise APR 4:00PM Adoration WA 7:15PM Bible Study APR Tuesday, November 17, :00AM USDA Delivery Kit 10:00AM Helping Hands Meeting - APR 5:15PM CCD Grades 1-8 Vet s Middle School 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group PH#1 7:30PM Contemporary Group WA Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Hospitality after Mass in APR 6:00PM Girl Scout Troop#1270 PH#1 7:00PM S.D.W. PH#2 7:00PM Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass - WA Thursday, November 19, :00AM Helping Hands PO#3 11:00AM Stokes Steppers PH#1 7:00PM Melody Choir WA 7:00PM Bethany APR 7:30PM Adult Choir WA Friday, November 20, :00AM Set-up Gift Tree 8:00PM AA - APR Saturday, November 21, :30AM Cursillo Gathering APR 10:00AM Boy Scout Food Drive PH#1 Sunday, November 22, :00AM 8 th Grade Introduction of Candidates Mass - WA 10:45AM RCIA 12:00PM 7 th Grade Mass WA 1:15PM Baptism There will be a special collection next week for: Human Development there will be a basket in the commons area for your envelope. Bethany Bereavement Come and join us on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00pm in the APR. 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 as we continue to gather the third Thursday of each month. Thanksgiving Baskets Helping Hands Ministry is looking for individuals or small groups to donate a COMPLETE THANKSGIVING DINNER BASKET for a family in need, this is part of our helping hands ministry who cares for our food pantry. Please contact the parish office to sign up. It will be necessary to bring the basket to the church on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD BETWEEN 8&10:30AM. Please no frozen desserts. Thank you for caring and sharing. - Helping Hands Ministry 2

3 Vigil Light Prayer PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK LISA KLOKUS, COLLEEN MOOK, JOHN LEDDY, BARBARA CHRISTOFFERSEN, GUY SALANI, JOAN FERRANTE, ANTHONY MANFRE, THOMAS BREASETT, GEORGE GO, JUDY GRASSI, MARIAN KEARNS, BABY EVAN ROMANO, DEACON PETER REYNOLDS, DONNA FOGLER, MAUREEN TRACEY, PATRICIA ALEXANDER, 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 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. 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 November 15, 2015 The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is in memory of Peggy Red by her Family; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in loving memory of Lena Federici by her Family; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is for Special Intention by Terry Wheat; The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is in memory of Joseph Federici by his Family; 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; A Prayer for the Poor St. Vincent DePaul Heavenly Father, we remember and place before You the intentions of our poorest brothers and sisters. We ask You to bring comfort to the destitute and healing to those who suffer in body or spirit. Help us to be instruments of Your love so that, following Your Son's example, we may show compassion for the poor and neglected. May Your grace find expression in our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, care for the sick, clothe the naked, and seek justice for the oppressed. Help us, through your Holy Spirit to turn sorrow and suffering into joy. We ask this in the name of your Son, Who for our sakes became poor and lived among us, Jesus Christ. Amen. Food Pantry The next meeting for Helping Hands will be Tuesday, November 17 th at 10AM in the APR. Helping Hands is in need of can vegetables, cereal, soup, jelly and can fruit. Without your docations our families wouldn t be getting much food. The saying Ask and you shall receive is so true for Epiphany parishioners. LAY CARMELITES - St. John Paul II was a Lay Carmelite. Perhaps God is also calling you? Ages For more information, please contact Lydia Bargiuk at Elinora Grey Calise child of Nicholas & Jamie Lucas Tyler & Michael Rodney Shaeffer children of Michael & Catherine 3

4 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER 11/15/2015 FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS UPDATE AS OF 11/8/2015 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 $7246 This is short of what we need to fund our budget. Please try to increase your weekly offering. We had 272 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 ( ) 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. 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!! Checkout Church of Epiphany's Facebook page where you will find upcoming events, past events and important information. Like us, Follow us, and Share us. Respect Life In case you didn t see the video clip on the news, one of the Planned Parenthood top executives said that Planned Parenthood International cannot prevent any of their affiliates from harvesting and selling the body parts of aborted babies. This disproves the statement made by Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards that Planned Parenthood would no longer harvest and sell the body parts of aborted babies. Please continue to pressure Senators Menendez and Booker to defund Planned Parenthood. Neither our tax dollars or Medicaid funds should be used to support this organization. Senator Cory Booker, 2 Riverside Dr., suite 505, Camden, NJ 08101; ; Senator Robert Menendez, One Gateway Center, Suite 1100, Newark, NJ 07102; Our Respect Life bulletin board is slowly but surely filling up and looking very nice. A big "Thank You" to those of you who have shared your precious pictures with us!! If you haven't submitted a picture yet, there is still time. Just drop it off in the basket on the table and it will be put up right away! Thank you for participating in our Respect Life project! God bless you and your loved ones. 4

5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kim Lorentzen Director of Education Michele Evans Administrative Assistant RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPCOMING DATES: 11/15 5 th Grade Mass 10:00AM 6 th Grade Mass 12:00PM 11/22 8 th Grade Introduction of Candidates Mass 10:00AM 7 th Grade Mass 12:00PM 12/6-7 th Grade Mass 10:00AM 12/20 2 nd Grade Mass 8:00AM 1 st Grade Mass 10:00AM 8 th Grade Mass 12:00PM Come Join Us at the Stable This year s Living Nativity will be presented on Saturday, December 5 th, at 6:45PM. Immediately following the performance, there will be a tree lighting ceremony and caroling outside the church. Refreshments will be served in the APR. There is no admission charge. Calling all Angels!! We are in need of children to help us with our production, ages 4-8. If your child is interested please give Bob Hermida a call at Middle School Youth: 6 th, 7 th & 8 th Graders When: 2 nd & 4 th Thursday of the month, 6:30PM 8:00PM Where: The Church of Epiphany APR 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: Dec 10 Social Event Friday, Nov 20 th Polar Express Fundraiser Night: Sat. Dec 19 th POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE NIGHT Save the Date for All aboard the Polar Express! for children grades 1 st 5 th. Date: Saturday, December 19 th from 6:00-8:15PM. Admission: $3.00 per Child. (Admission fee includes: 1 hot chocolate & movie). Snacks will be available for purchase through the Junior Youth Group. Tickets will be available for purchase through the Religious Ed office or at the CCD sign in table on Tuesday evenings coming soon! Please see this week s flyer for more info! Parents: This is a great opportunity for you to get some last minute shopping done! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and we will once again hold our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Last year we fed over 1200 people and we had just enough food for all. Could you find it in your heart to help someone who will be alone for the holiday? We are in need of volunteers who are willing to make us a cooked turkey, a tray of either mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or stuffing. In addition, we are in need of desserts and folks who are willing to deliver meals. If you are going to be away for the holiday and still want to help we are accepting donations to cover the cost of the paper goods which cost us over $2000 last year. If you would like to help please call the Church office at or stop by at our Thanksgiving table after mass. Thanks for your help in advance. Sue Hermida Christmas Wish Tree 2015 The wish tree will be up November 20 th. Please take a heart and purchase a new gift to make a child s wish come true. Let us give what reflects the love we have for Jesus. Please bring unwrapped gifts to the parish office NO later than Monday, December 15 th. Hearts must be taped on Gifts. Thank you for sharing and caring Helping Hands Ministry 5

6 the Year of Consecrated Life, honoring those religious, men and women, and consecrated virgins for their commitment and witness. With them, we live our consecration to build the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 Jesus told his disciples that many signs would be seen before the end of the world. He explained that the earth would pass away but his words would not. He also told them that neither the angels nor himself, but only his Father knew when this would take place. Every priest stands daily at his ministry offering frequently those same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But this one offered one sacrifice for sins and took his seat forever at the right hand of God, now he waits until his enemies are made his footstool. For by one offering he has made perfect forever those who are being consecrated. Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer offering for sin. On the day of our baptism we were anointed with the holy chrism, and told that we share with Jesus in His ministry of priest, prophet and king. Christ, whose name means the Anointed One, received us as member of His Kingdom, the church. He is the prophetic voice, speaking for God and is God. He is the priest, whose continuing sacrifice we participate in at every mass. We have been consecrated, set apart to do great works for the Lord. We are concluding God asked St. Francis to rebuild His church. Francis namesake, our Holy Father was set out to do the same, and calls us to work with him to make it happen. Around the Diocese St. Veronica Healing Mass Give your heart to Jesus! St. Veronica Healing Mass 4215 Rt. 9 Howell, NJ November 17, 2015 Mass at 7:30PM Celebrant: Fr. Bill O Brien Individual Prayers after MassAll are Welcome. Any Questions call Mary Christmas Amore starring The Sicilian Tenors This year make Christmas special with Christmas Amore, a new show by The Sicilian Tenors that s all wrapped up like a present around the beautiful music of the holiday. Friday, December 11, 7:00PM. The Tenors, Aaaron Caruso, Elio Scaccio and Sam Vitale, intertwine classic songs with timeless Christmas melodies. Tickets are $30 and include complimentary beverages during intermission. For Tickets call x47. St. Dominic Parish Center. Brick PTSA Annual Craft Fair Dozens of hand-made, one of a kind items to choose from. Plus, visit with popular vendors, including Papered Chef, Avon, Jamberry and Origami Owl. Gift Auction drawing. Saturday, November 21. Doors open at 9AM-4PM. Held at Brick Township High School 346 Chambers Bridge Rd., Brick. Rachel s Vineyard- The Healing Power of God s Love Come learn more about this powerful healing ministry for those suffering post-abortion. There will be an INFO Session on this ministry: St. Gabriel Church, 100 N. Main St., Marlboro, NJ 07746, Thursday, 12/10, 7:30-9 PM- Main Church - Followed by light refreshments in the church hall Judy Warenkiewicz and her team will speak about this wonderful healing ministry for all who suffer from abortion. Deacon Rich Roenbeck will Lead us in Prayer and the St. Gabriel Respect Life Committee will serve light refreshments. 6

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