THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARY

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1 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARY GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE YEARS TOGETHER IN CHRIST 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 9, 2016 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. 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 and/or Holy Communion 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. BAPTISM 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. Parents, and Godparents 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, the Eucharist will be exposed then and the Miraculous Medal Novena begins. PARISH COUNCIL/FINANCE COUNCIL Meets every other Month at 7:00 P.M. in the Rectory Conference Room. All Parishioners are welcome. 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.

2 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 TH, :00 P.M. INTENTIONS OF THE MURPHY FAMILY req. by The Babcock Family. IRVIN BROWN req. by Bob & Sally Ludwick. JOAN REMENTER STINSMAN req. by Edward Crabtree. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 TH, :30 A.M. VICTORIA TOMSHAW (ANN. REM.) req. by Daughters. HELEN M. & EDWARD J. HAYES Bequest. DANIEL REDDY (BIRTH. REM.) req. by Bill & Dianne. 9:30 A.M. ELLEN SIS WEBB (1ST. ANN. REM.) req. by Joan Gaffney. 11:30 A.M. HEALING INTENTIONS OF ANGELA GATTUSO req. by M.M. Joe DiGiacomo. PATRICIA PATTY FALCIANI req. by Beswick Family. IRVIN BROWN req. by Catholic Daughters Court Giese #439. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 TH, :00 A.M. THE BERRY BROTHERS AND WIVES req. by Mary Kalt. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 TH, :00 A.M. PATRICIA B. MURTAUGH (WED. ANN. REM.) req. by husband Charles. JOHN MURPHY (BIRTH. REM.) req. by Family. JAY GRIESKI req. by Pat Grieski. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 TH, :00 A.M. JEAN RAPANARO req. by Jean Eisenhardt. THURSDAY, OCOTBER 13 TH :00 A.M. MARGARET RODGERS req. by Florence Underwood & Family. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 TH, :00 A.M. ETHEL MCDADE (BIRTH. REM.) req. by Jack & Mary Ann McDade. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 TH, :00 A.M. JIM & BRIDGET MAHONEY req. by Rae Whelan 4:00 P.M. CLAIRE MURPHY req. by Family. REGINA MCPARLAND (BIRTH. REM.) req. by Pat Sharp. MARGARET RODGERS req. by Eileen & Steve Bruno & Family. IRV BROWN req. by Jim, Lucy & Kathryn Suttle. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 TH, :30 A.M. BRIDGET & JAMES MAHONEY req. by granddaughter Rae Whelan. VERONICA NEUNHEUSER req. by Theresa Boyle. 9:30 A.M. TODD BENNETT req. by Mom & Dad. 11:30 A.M. FRANK QUINTON JR. (BIRTH. REM.) req. by Bill, Ginny & Family. IRV BROWN req. by Bill & Babe Tourtual VERONICA NEUNHEUSER req. by Charlotte Brown & Family. STEWARDSHIP We are grateful for our faithful stewards. Thank you for your generosity. The second collection next weekend will be for World Mission Sunday.. Please remember St. Mary s in your Will. Your legacy will be felt for generations to come. Thank you. Msgr. Hodge SANCTUARY CANDLE is burning for the PEOPLE OF THE PARISH. ST. JOSEPH LAMP is burning in memory of ELLEN WEBB (1 ST ANN. REM. req. by Kathleen Sheridan Chiodi. BLESSED MOTHERS LAMP is burning for the CLARA DICAMILLO (BIRTH. REM.) req. by daughter Kathy. Please remember in your prayers, Francis Hugh Kelly, Dolores O Keefe.. May they rest in peace.

3 GIFTS TO ST. MARY S DEBT REDUCTION FUND IN MEMORY OF: IRVIN BROWN from James Zehner, M/M James Blymer, Jean Guldin, M/M Jim Mendell, Batters Family, M/M Bart Rettew, M/M Robert Burns.,.CATHERINE BARRON from m/m Jack Barron, M/M Douglas Moore, M/M Michael Wus. JEAN MALONE from Janet Moore. SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Solemn Eucharistic Adoration with the special intention for vocations to the Sacrament of Holy Orders and the Consecrated Life is held in Church every Thursday from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. The Eucharist is exposed and the Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and quiet time are offered. Benediction concludes this peaceful and spiritually enriching liturgy. All are welcome to join us. ATTENTION ALL CENTENARIANS!! Our good Lord has blessed some among us with the gift of 100 years. If you are one of those 100 or more years young, or soon to celebrate your 100th birthday, the Camden Diocese VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services wants to know who you are so that we can recognize you and celebrate your wonderful life. If you or a family member would send us your name, address, phone number, parish, age and birthday, we would be most grateful. Send to: VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, Diocese of Camden, 631 Market St., Camden, NJ or Gerard,jablonowski@camdendiocese.org. BINGO To continue the success of our Bingo on Sundays, we now have three Bingo Team Captains for the 4th Sunday (Parishioners). The Bingo Team Captains are: Team #1 Kathy Arensmeyer, : Team #2 Sean & Carla Herbert, : Team #3 Claire Marie Devereaux, Please contact one of the Captains to be on their parishioner team. Each team should have 6-8 parishioners. Also if we had another Bingo Captain, each team would only have to work every 4 months. Please contact Alice Mendell, Pease support this very important fund raiser for the Parish of St.. Mary s. OPEN HOUSE Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School will host an Open House for prospective students on Thursday, October 20th at 7 pm. Gloucester Catholic welcomes students in grades 7-12 and students and families from throughout So. Jersey are invited to attend. The evening will showcase the spiritual, academic athletic and extracurricular offerings for both the junior high and senior high schools. Faculty, staff and students will be on hand to discuss scholarships, financial aid, transportation and related concerns. For more information or to Become a Ram for the Day, contact Admissions Director Tom Flynn at tflynn@gchsrams.org or call To learn more about the proud Ram Tradition, visit and check the Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High Facebook page! EVANGELIZATION Door to Door visitation has resumed and will continue each Saturday until the end of October. The volunteers attend 9 am Mass, and most Saturdays there after throughout August, September and October. Our new resident, Fr. Kevin Mohan is walking with us. All are welcome to join Msgr. Hodge and devoted companions. We do not talk evangelization, we do evangelization. ALTAR SERVERS Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me. John 12:26 The Altar Server Ministry is an important part of something awesome. You will learn a great deal about the Mass, our Parish and our Catholic faith by serving at Sunday, Funeral and Wedding Masses and partaking in special liturgical ceremonies. The primary role of the server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy. The server helps prepare for the Mass and is a role model for the congregation. By actively participating in the Mass you will be part of the Church in a special way. We ask that you think about becoming part of the St. Mary Parish Altar Servers program by praying and talking to your family. We are looking to increase our present small core of servers and open it up to parishioners from 4th grade to high school. The program is open to all registered boys and girls of St. Mary Church who have received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist, attend Mass on a regular basis, and be at least the age of 10. All members must be willing to attend an Altar Server Orientation and training sessions, as well as meetings throughout the year. For more information or to sign up, please call Deacon Dave Murnane at or Deacon Frank Crosson Your commitment to the altar is not only a duty, but a great honor and a genuine holy service St. Pope John Paul II

4 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Catholic Daughters Court Giese #439 would like your help in donating $5 for our annual fundraiser which allows us to make Thanksgiving Baskets for the needy. In return, you will receive a one-day shopping pass at any Boscov store on October 18th allowing you a 25% discount for the day. If on one is in the back of the Church please call anytime and one will be delivered to you. Make checks payable to CDA #439. Thank you. HOUSE OF CHARITY 2017 DID YOU KNOW - the House of Charity is a donor choice for many employee giving campaigns? Many businesses will begin their Employee Giving Campaigns this month and continue to solicit donations through the fall months. Employee Giving/ United Way campaigns give us an opportunity to direct our donations to the charities that best represents our beliefs, interests and social concerns. Ask your employer for a pledge card and be sure to: In the Donor Choice Section, designate the HOUSE of Charity Ask to be acknowledged! This ensures our parish will receive credit toward our House of Charity goal. If the agency requests a code for your donor choice these codes may be found on the House of Charity website under Employee Giving Campaign and in the Catholic Star Herald. Your donation to our House of Charity helps to build, support and maintain many programs, ministries and services throughout our parishes and communities. These programs save lives and build futures. Thank you so much for your past, present and future support of our House of Charity fundraising campaign. If you have any questions, please contact: Sheila McGirl House of Charity OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH THIS YEAR S THEME IS MOVED BY MERCY We are called to show Mercy because Mercy has first been shown to us Pope Francis Opportunities to observe Respect Life Month: PRAY 1st and most important, especially the Rosary. Pray for a culture of Life from conception through natural death. LIFE CHAIN Participate in the annual Life Chain on Respect Life Sunday, October 2nd. Various sites are noted in the Star Herald. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE - An international Prayer vigil outside abortions clinics. BE INFORMED See events offered by Life and Justice BE EDUCATED Stay current using pro-life sites eg. Lifeissues.org, nationalcatholicbloethicscenter-ncbcenter.org. new jersey right to life njrtl.org. Just to name a few. SUPPORT Continue to support a local crisis pregnancy center. (St. Mary s Parishioners are very generous to 1st Way Life Center in Woodbury) 40 Days for Life Locally we will be praying outside the woman s clinic at 502 Kings Highway N., Cherry Hill, NJ. If you would like to help rebuild a Culture of life, please join us praying outside this very busy clinic for women seeking an abortion. Many lives are lost there every day it is open and many mothers are left with regret and sorrow throughout their lives. It is a non-judgmental and peaceful prayer vigil for pregnant moms, for post abortion healing and for those who work at this clinic. For more information 40daysforlife.com or call Claire Marie Devereaux at Also at the Cherry Hill Clinic volunteers are providing support services, mentoring and assisting pregnant women who believe their only option is abortion. Throughout the year, they meet the physical, emotional and monetary needs of these moms making it possible for them to Choose Life. For more information go to : helpersnj.org. They need our prayers and support as well. CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIAPER DRIVE Catholic Charities invites you to close out the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a special focus on the corporal work of mercy, Cloth the Naked. Across the Diocese, Catholic Charities offices will be collecting diapers and wipes from now through November 18th. Drop off diapers at any of their eight locations, a complete list is available online at: CatholicCharitiesCamden.org/Location. Then on November 18th at 1 pm join Catholic Charities at one of five locations for a Shower of Mercy, baby shower for women in the community where mothers in need can pick up the diapers. All are welcome to enjoy the showers as volunteers or guests and have a meaningful Encounter, in the spirit of Pope Francis, with Catholic Charities and the community. We hope you will consider collecting diapers, holding a drive in your community and or joining us at a Shower of Mercy! For more information, visit CatholicCharitiesCamden.org/Mercy or contact Brian Wagner, , Brian.Wagner@CamdenCiocese.org. Showers of Mercy Locations: Friday, November 18th 1-3 pm 9 North Georgia Ave., Atlantic City 1845 Haddon Ave., Camden, NJ 114 State St., Penns Grove, NJ Village Shoppes, 1304 Rt. 47 So., Unit C1, Rio Grande, NJ 810 Montrose St., Vineland, NJ

5 VITALITY CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE SERVICES Do you or someone you love need care at home? Contact the Diocese of Camden Home & Parish Healthcare Services Resource and Referral Help Line: A free and simple gateway to help at home for seniors and persons with disabilities seeking to remain healthy, safe and secure in their homes. INFANT JESUS NEW YORK SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW Sunday, November 20, Buses will depart St. Margaret's School Parking Lot at 8:00 AM arriving in New York City at 10:00 AM. You will have time on your own and attend the 2:00 PM Show at Radio City Music Hall. You are asked to be in line a half hour before the show and the show lasts 90 minutes. The bus will depart New York City immediately following the show approximately 4:00 PM. We will arrive back at St. Margaret's School Parking Lot at approximately 6:00 PM. Cost for transportation and show is $ and is due at time of reservation. Seats are located in the Orchestra and are limited so don't delay! Cost includes orchestra show ticket, motor coach and bus driver gratuity. For reservations or info please Neen Raspa at neenie@comcast.net or call MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS A Mass for Expectant Mothers will be held on Sunday, October 16th, 2 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, 135 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ. Expectant mothers and mothers trying to conceive are welcome as we pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the unborn and to St. Gerard Majella, patron saint of expectant mothers. Fellowship afterwards. Expectant mothers will receive a St. Gerard medal and an Our Lady of Guadalupe rose. Phone or guadalupeshrine@gmail.com. ENGAGED ENCOUNTER Engaged Encounter is a weekend away with other engaged couples which allows plenty of time alone as a couple to dialogue honestly and intensively about your prospective life together. Ideas presented by a team of married couples and a priest or deacon stimulate personal reflection and private couple dialogue. Topics for discussions include: strengths and weaknesses, desires, ambitions, goals, attitudes about money, sexuality, children, family, your role in the church and society. The Sunday Mass celebration is an important part of the program. Weekends are held at Pope John Paul II Retreat Center in Vineland, NJ. All weekends begin promptly at 8 pm Friday evening and close by 3 pm Sunday afternoon. All meals and accommodations are included in the reservation fee or $395. Upcoming weekends: November 11-13, 2016, March 10-12, 2017 & June 9-11, For more information please contact the office by phone at or MarriagePrep@camdendiocese.org. VOCATIONS Could God Be Calling You To The Priesthood? Fr. Michael Romano, Director of Vocations, is hosting a Young Adult Priesthood Discernment Group at Our Lady of Peace Parish Offices, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown. If you are currently a junior or senior in high school, college student or in the professional world (up to 39 years old), and feel the possible call to the priesthood, this group can help you discern and pray with others who are also considering the priesthood. All meetings are on Sundays from 2:00 3:30 pm. The schedule is as follows: October 23, 2016, November 20, 2016, December 18, 2016, January 8, 2017, February 5, 2017, March 12, 2017 and April 2, For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at or michael.romano@camdendiocese.org. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING & CERTIFICATION Are you a good listener? Do you pray and laugh well with others? Do you have compassion for those who have lost loved ones? Join us for Bereavement Ministry Training! Three sessions, held on Saturday, October 8th, 15, and 29th at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall, 176 Stagecoach Rd., Sicklerville, NJ. Completion of the course will lead to certification in the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved and a fulfilling ministry serving others. For more details, call or joanne.digennaro@camdendiocese.org. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: BISHOP JOSEPH A.GALANTE, SR. MAUREEN COOPER, SR. CHRISTINE HARTNETT, SR. NORA FOLEY, RITA KING, THOMAS KING, NICHOLAS PINOLINI, JAMES NEWCOME, RUTH MURPHY, JESSE HARTNETT, LESLIE BROWN, ROSE WILLIAMS, ALEX BONK, CAROLYN MASEY, BARBARA REIN, MARIE MACKARA, JANICE JUDGE, DORIS GALATTO, MIKALYA FINNEGAN, ELSIE WILLETTS, BROOKE MULFORD, BOB LUDWICK, DONNA MUSICK, JOANNE BROPHY, BROOKE CONKLIN, SALLY GORMAN, DANNY TRICOCCI, TAHLIA FORAND, BOBBY STEWART, PATRICIA HOFFLINGER, MARYANN LIEBRAND, DEBORAH ROQUE, DOLORES BUDESA, JIMMY COR- CORAN, MARGIE WACHTER, EVAN DANNENHOUR, HAROLD VICKERY, JOAN MURPHY, ANITA RICHMOND, CHRISTOPHER ROUND, EMERY BITTMANN, PATRICIA EGAN, EDWARD AGAR, TAMMY KINSEY, KATHY PEARSON, MICHAEL PANTALONE, STEPHANIE WENSTROM, JEAN DOYLE, ANNA MULLIN, STEPHANIE WENSTROM, LUCIANA DINISO, LAURA WOOD, HELEN GAMBARDELLO..

6 MARRIAGE PREPARATION Marriage Preparation Beginning to Live in Love brings together engaged couples with a married couple to mentor them on the marriage preparation journey. Couples will be provided with resources, experiential exercises, practical skills, and inspirational witness in four 3 hour sessions. Saturdays, October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. St. Padre Pio Parish, Our Lady of Pompeli Church Rosary Hall, 4680 Dante Ave., Vineland, NJ Any engaged couple may register online at: PRE-CANA SESSIONS St. Simon Stock Parish, 178 W. White Horse Piike, Berlin, NJ will offer Pre-Cana this fall for couples preparing for marriage. It is a oneday session which will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Parish Meeting Center. Both parties must attend: to Register, call Betty at GOOD COUNSEL S BANQUET You are invited to attend Good Counsel s Tenth Annual Fund Raising Banquet to benefit the homeless, pregnant mothers of our Riverside home. Our key note speaker is Vicar General of the Camden Diocese, Father Robert Hughes. Come and hear one of the many success stories of one of Good Counsel s moms and how, through your financial support, she now has hope for her future. Reservations are required. Please contact Mary or lorimerma@aol.com Ask friends to join you and we will reserve a table of 10 just for you! A free will offering will be taken during the dinner. Celebrate the miracles of our Riverside home with us. I look forward to seeing you. Date: Thursday, October 27 from 6 pm -9 pm. ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS CAP PHASE 1, 2 & 3 Diocese of Camden requires anyone in regular contact with children to attend at least one of the sessions. Diocesan Policy requires adults to attend CAP 1 once every five years. Adults must attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2 & CAP 3. Please register 5 days before the session you plan to attend by calling or Diane.Diggons@camdendiocese.org.To report sex abuse please call The following sessions will be offered in OCTOBER 2016 CAP PHASE 1 Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 7:00 pm, The Catholic Church of St. Mary Parish Hall, 2001 Springdale Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ Thursday, October 13, 2016, 6:30 pm, Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Rd., Sewell, NJ Monday, October 17, 2016, 6:00 pm, Church of Incarnation, 240 Main St., Mantua, NJ CAP PHASE 2 Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 7:00 pm, Holy Angels Parish, Faith Formation Bldg., 221 Cooper St., Woodbury, NJ CAP PHASE 3 Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 7:00 pm, Assumption Regional Catholic School, 146 So. Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ. To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Child and Youth Protection at or luz.alcazar@camdendiocese.org to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend. The CAP schedule, location, phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan In case of inclement weather please call the location directly. Sexual abuse is a crime that must be reported, investigated and responded to so that victims are protected and those who commit abuse are removed from ministry. A special toll-free number has been established to help callers report cases of sexual abuse by priests, deacons, religious, employees and/or volunteers. In accord with state law, cases of child sexual abuse are reported to the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency. For information or to inquire about counseling and support services, contact the Victims Assistance Coordinator at