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1 Welcome - We re glad you re here Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 17, Medford Lakes Road Tabernacle, New Jersey ~

2 Page 2 Holy Rosary is said every Sunday morning at 8 am just before the beginning of the 8:30 Mass. Communion Service Every Tuesday at 9:00 am Except on Holy Days A Special Communion Service will be held on Monday January 18th at 9 am A NOTE FROM FATHER ANDREW Dear Parish Family, I hope you are keeping warm during this cold spell we are having. The weather seems very crazy this year, one week warm the next week cold. I guess many of us would settle for that as long as there is no snow. Welcome to all our LIFT families who are joining us this weekend. It is always good to see parents and children gather to learn more about our faith. In the bulletin next weekend you will be seeing a notice that we are beginning our search for a new music director. Linda Midura will be resettling in Indiana in the spring. Linda has been an outstanding music director for our parish. Words cannot express what Linda has meant to me personally and to our parish. Her dedication to her ministry; the choirs, cantors, musicians have been outstanding. We will truly miss her. As soon as Linda is ready with the announcement of a date I will keep the parish informed of a gathering for Linda after all the masses. I am sure that all of us want to express our thanks for all she is and for all she has done to make our music program here at Holy Eucharist truly great, inspiring and prayerful. Jesus transformed water into the very best wine served at that wedding feast in Cana. And he can do the same with our lives. Sometimes, we come to Jesus with empty jars. We feel we have nothing to offer, that our efforts have failed. But we don t need to work the miracle. We just need to do whatever he tells us. Often this may mean doing something that doesn t make sense on the surface. The servers were probably skeptical about filling the jugs with water. But they did it anyway. In our moments of emptiness, we too need to do what Jesus asks of us. We need to pray (even when we don t hear an answer). We need to participate in the sacraments (even when they don t seem to help). We need to follow the commandments (even when they strike us as difficult or irrelevant). We need to love our neighbors (even when they don t love us back). We simply need to do what Jesus asks of us and then allow him to do the rest. Only when we are willing to follow his directions can he transform our emptiness into joy. Keep warm and have a wonderful week. I will see you on the weekend! Fr Andrew M ASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, January 16 5:00 pm Clementine Gore Daughter, Valerie Quinn Mooney & Rossi Families Edward & Susan Mooney Sunday, January 17 8:30 am Therese Gwiazdowski Chris & Darleen Blesi Frank Prenenski The Holy Eucharist Quilters 10:30 am Joseph Hondo His Wife Frances Ed Manzi Kevin Rehmann 6:00 pm People of the Parish Wednesday, January 20 9:00 am John Kelly Jackie Tallon Bill Carson Beau Ferry Thursday, January 21 9:00 am Betty Gloner The Grisafi Family Charles Klotz Jim & Rose Kukura Friday, January 22 9:00 am Special Intention Father Andrew Holy Eucharist Seniors Club Dorthy O Hara Ed & Anita Cyr Saturday, January 23 5:00 pm Mary Wagner Linda Camarda Adele Vaglia The Vaglia Family Sunday, January 24 8:30 am Pete Tocco The Vacirca Family Dominick & Yolanda DeTata From their Family 10:30 am Eleanor DeLuca Joe & Marie DeLuca Pete Tocco Joe & Marie DeLuca 6:00 pm People of the Parish B APTISM Your child s Baptism is a time for celebration in our parish community! Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit & the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Baptism Dates: There will now be Baptisms during Lent on February 14th & March 13th at 1 pm Baptism Prep Classes: January 29th, February 19th & March 18th at 7pm Please call the Parish Office or go to our website to register for class.

3 F AMILY FAITH FORMATION LIFT! is this Weekend, January 16 and 17 and our theme will be New Wine. We welcome all adults, even if you don t have children in the program to join us for the Adult session immediately following Mass. We ll provide a meal and you can participate in the adult presentation. If you have children in grades 1-8 and have not yet registered for the program, please join us! Contact: Donna Remaley Page 3 T HE STORY OF Y OUR LIFE From Father Andrew: During the coming weeks I will be talking to you about The Story of Your Life in my message (homily) series. I invite you to dig deeper into your story. We will be providing a question(s) for personal reflection to help you dig deeper into your story. Below are questions to consider based on this weekend s message. Take 10 minutes get some quiet time and answer the question. Perhaps you can even dedicate a small journal to write down your thoughts. If you like you can even share your answer with family members or friends, it will make interesting discussions. If you would like to re-read this past weekend s message, visit our website beginning Monday at: Your life is a story. It s a story to be told. Make it a story worth telling. Questions for week 3 ( January 16, ) 1. Jesus was not afraid to step into the mess of the wedding feast at Cana. Do you really trust that God wants you mess and all in the story He is writing? 2. Do you believe Small Group is a place to grow in relationship with God and others through my mess? How much of your mess are you willing to bring to your Small Group? 3. Do you believe God will have an extravagant response if we accept His invitation into His story? 4. Who needs your invitation to join a Small Group so that person can see their place in God s story more clearly and invite God into their story? Once Upon a Time for Children In addition to Father Andrew s message series, our Children s Word program will also be exploring a similar theme called Once Upon a Time. In this series, we will discover our God story. You may be thinking what is a God Story? Every experience we have is part of our story. These experiences can be happy, sad, frustrating and even amazing. But when we live like Jesus our story is included in God s tale. And He is there to help us around every bend. Here s some questions to share and discuss with your children: 1. What happened at the wedding at Cana? How was this a miracle? (Jesus turned water into wine!) 2. What is your family like? (Who is in it? What do you like to do together? etc.) 3. Who in your family helps you learn most about God? What do they teach you? That person is helping you write your story! 4. How is God writing 's story? Mission Thank at least one person in your family for teaching you about God. S ACRAMENT PREPARATION We welcome your family to the sacrament prep program at Holy Eucharist family! The preparation program for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation provide opportunities for spiritual growth for both parents and children. We understand it is a privilege to witness our faith to our children and that parents should be directly involved in their child s faith formation. In addition to attending our Family Faith Formation program, LIFT, preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation involves family-centered instruction. Parents and children come together several times during the course of the preparation for faith sharing activities, prayer, and spiritual enhancement. Below are important upcoming sessions. Questions? Contact Anne Marie Kelly Ext 103 or akelly@holyeucharist.org. Level 2: January 16, 17 Saturday, Sunday All Masses Blessing for children preparing for First Eucharist January 23 Saturday 10:00am -12:00pm - First Eucharist Prep Session 1 Parents and Children Level 7: February 27 Saturday 3:30pm - Day of Reflection Students and Sponsors Level 8: January 24 Sunday 6:00 pm Mass (parents and student) - Prep Session 2 Followed by Session 7:00pm- 8:15pm for Student January 31 Sunday 6:00 pm Mass (parents and student) - Prep Session 3 Followed by Session 7:00pm- 8:15pm for Student

4 Page 4 REMEMBERING OUR SICK Louis Nunziata, Martin Nicholson, Margaret Maina, Richard Quinones, Mary Meagher, Marge Hogan, Mark Irons, Rocco Lotierzo, Eugene Scherer, Jean Pipitone, Christian Zuba, Lou Zielenski, Harold Moore, Brendan Moore, Judy Zurlo, Bob & Claudia Legato, Alan Mack, Shirley Tucker, Raymond Charlton, Denise Panico, Valerie Quinn, Martin Grzechowiak, Genaro Gonzalez, Marie Cronk, Kara McCrink Dalonzo, Trevor Wilson, Ann Mackinley, Mary Parnell, Elizabeth Miller, Sally Di Bella, Loretta Nixon, Patricia Sicilia, Mary Valiante, Nancy Valaika, Daniel Cross, Frank Ryan, Mario Barbieri, Patricia Powell, Darlene Stanley, Marguerite Nelson, Robert Rhoads, Dale Wiltsee, Tom Mauchly, Catherine Ferri, Linda Orecchio Please note: A continuing list of the sick will be listed in The Book of the Sick. Please see or visit the Book of the Sick located in the atrium. Write in the name of those you wish the community to hold in prayer. This book will be brought up with the gifts and the prayer intentions. P ARISH COMMUNITY BREAKFAST The Knights of Columbus will host a breakfast on Sunday, January 24, after the 8:30am and 10:30am masses in Hoffman Hall. The breakfast will include eggs, bacon, sausages, home fries, juice and coffee. Also, Belgium waffles will be served with fruit toppings, along with homemade baked goods. The cost of the breakfast will be $10 for adults; $5 for children 6-12; and free for children 5 or less. Come and bring the whole family for a great breakfast! H OLY E UCHARIST SENIORS CLUB The next Senior Meeting will be on Thursday February 4th at 1:00 pm. Entertainment will be the Cameo Sisters. Upcoming Trips : February 17, 2016 Resorts Casino Price $30 Include Bus, Show (Neverly Brothers) and $10 Slot Play. Bus leaves at 1:00pm and returns at 9:00pm April 26, 2016 Samson at the Sight and Sound Bus leaves at 7:45 am and return at 7:00 pm. Cost: $104 Includes: Bus, Show & Buffet Meal. For info and reservation for both trips call Rose Kenney or Nunziata All are Welcome. T ENTH ANNUAL WINTER WINE FEST Saturday January 30, 2016 (Snow Date February 6th) 7 pm 10 pm. Tickets: $40.00 Tickets for the Wine Fest, 50/50 & specialty basket raffles are available for purchase in the cafe before & after all weekend masses & in the parish office during the week Last year's winner of the 50/50 took home over $8000! The evening includes tastings of wine from around the world, food samplings from area restaurants, musical entertainment, and the chance to win fabulous specialty baskets and door prizes. The grand door prize - A Bermuda cruise!! NEW THIS YEAR Live auction for Wine Dinner for 8 people at your own home Courtesy of Larry of Ceriello s Gourmet and Mark Metzger, csw There s a new band - enjoy the sounds of Hi Fidelity! Check out their sound at "Like" and share the Winter Wine Fest on Facebook for the latest updates ( and be sure to check back often on the Winter Wine Fest page of our website for all the details- Special Permit No W ALKING WITH PURPOSE WOMEN S B IBLE STUDY WOMEN WARMLY WELCOMING WOMEN JOIN US FOR "OPENING YOUR HEART" BIBLE STUDY IT TRULY IS SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT THROUGH SCRIPTURE Join us in 2016 for the remaining free sessions of Walking with Purpose. You may be wondering what do they do there? We might drink some coffee. We definitely nibble on light snacks. We do watch a video. We share in small groups (if we are moved to do so) by answering questions provided. We connect through scripture and our faith. We pray for each other! Each session is offered two times either on Wednesday at 7:00 pm or Friday at 9:45am.Visit our website for a listing of dates and session descriptions along with registration information We would love to prepare a place for you. We look forward to the gift of your presence! Actively Caring Through Sharing (ACTS) Holy Eucharist Multi Generational Women's Group ACTS will hold their January Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 7 pm in the Children of Terezin Room. We have many new and exciting activities planned for the new year! All are welcome whether you are new to the parish or haven't been able to attend for a while, please come and join us. For more information e- mail actswomen@gmail.com.

5 S T. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Page 5 Purchasing Super Market Certificates and "Bread Are Given Cards" is a way of helping us help others. Certificates are sold after all masses on the weekend in the Cafe ( (5% of your purchases benefits our society) Again because of our wonderful parishioner s generosity and continued support, we are able to help many families get through these very difficult economic times. God bless you! Start the New Year 2016 by joining The St. Vincent de Paul Society. If you would like to become a member of our Society, we invite you to attend one of our meetings to decide if it is right for you. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the church. We warmly welcome you and can certainly use more volunteers of all ages to help us assist those in need in our community. Volunteering your time and helping those in need is a great way to start Items needed for Pantry : Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Mouthwash M USIC MINISTRY UPCOMING MUSIC REHEARSALS Cherub Choir (PreK-1st): Wed Jan 20th 4:30 5:15 pm in the church (Note time and location) Seraphim Singers (2nd-6th ) Wed Jan 20th 5-6 pm in the church (Note location) Adult Choir: Wed Jan 20th 7:30 pm Compassion Choir: Thurs Jan 28th 12:30 pm Rehearsals are in the Children of Terezin room, across from the Music Office, unless otherwise noted. Any questions, please call Linda Midura in the Music Office at or her at LMidura@holyeucharist.org. In addition, we are always looking for instrumentalists (guitar, bass guitar, drums, flute, keyboard, etc) please contact Linda Midura if you re interested. A NNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The Annual Catholic Appeal throughout the Diocese of Trenton has begun. Each year the Bishop seeks the support of all of the members of the diocese to further the work of our ministries. Each of us has a vital part in all we do in Christ s name, and each of us can share in all we do with a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our single Act of Faith propels the works of love that build up our Church. You make that happen with a generous gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. As the people of the Diocese of Trenton, you have an opportunity to help others see Christ working in our midst. Goal: $61, Pledged To Date: $52, Cash Received: $51, Still Needed to Meet Goal: $10, S TEWARDSHIP Holy Eucharist Church now offers Online Giving! Visit our website at to sign up and begin donating to the church automatically. Use the Internet for the good of the parish through this secure and convenient process. Online Giving can be effectively used on its own or with regular offering envelopes. If you would still like to receive envelope packets but also want to give online, you have the option to do so. I ask you to take a moment and truly reflect on any help you can give. We truly need everyone to participate. I am always grateful and moved by the level of support you give to our parish. Father Andrew REMEMBRANCE IN YOUR WILL A remembrance in your will for your parish is a wonderful way to provide for the future well-being of your parish community. 01/10/16 -Collection $13, CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS C o n t r i b u t i o n S t a t e m e n t s c a n n o w b e r e q u e s t e d t h r o u g h o u r w e b s i t e Please enter the required information & statements will be mailed January 31, If unable to access our website, complete the form below & place it in the Sunday Collection Basket. If you received a statement last year you will automatically receive one this year. Name: Envelope No.: Address: City, Zip:

6 Welcome to Church of the Holy Eucharist. May you encounter Jesus Christ in His church and in His sacraments through your participation in our Parish community. Visit our Welcome Center before or after our weekend masses for any information on our parish, it s ministries and it s community. We sincerely welcome you! Pastoral Staff Andrew Jamieson, Pastor Ext. 102 avjjr@holyeucharist.org Dottie Connelly, Communications Coordinator Ext. 107 dconnelly@holyeucharist.org Joseph DeLuca, Deacon Ext. 114 jdeluca@holyeucharist.org Kelley Derricott, Maintenance Ext. 109 kderricott@holyeucharist.org Kenneth Domzalski, Deacon Ext. 116 kdomzalski@holyeucharist.org Justina Fenton, Administrative Assistant Ext. 100 jfenton@holyeucharist.org Anne Marie Kelly, Sacrament Prep Coordinator Ext. 103 akelly@holyeucharist.org Linda Midura, Music Director Ext. 105 lmidura@holyeucharist.org Donna Remaley, Faith Formation Coordinator Ext. 106 dremaley@holyeucharist.org Jack Schell, Facilities Manager Ext. 109 Mary Warner, Business Manager Ext. 101 mwarner@holyeucharist.org Christine Webb, Protecting God s Children Ext. 104 cwebb@holyeucharist.org Mass Schedule Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am & 6:00pm Weekdays: 9:00am (except Tuesday & Saturday) Tuesdays: 9:00am - Communion Service Holy Days: 9:00am & 7:00pm Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday 9:30 am Children s Liturgy of the Word: Saturday 5:00pm and Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am Sept. through May Preschool Kidzone: Saturday 5:00pm and Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am Sept. through May Stay Connected Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00am 4:30pm Office Fax Music Office St. Vincent De Paul HOPE Website hec@holyeucharist.org Facebook facebook.com/holyeucharistchurch WIFI password in building hepublic520 Sacraments Visit our website for complete details Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30pm or by appointment. Baptism: Your child s baptism is a time for celebration in our parish. It is our mission to guide parents to bring your child to the waters of baptism. Stop by our Welcome Center on the weekends or call our parish office for more details. Marriage: Couples wishing to celebrate and consecrate their love are asked to call the parish office or complete the form on to request a wedding date a year in advance. At least one person should be a registered member of the parish. Congratulations! Faith Formation Holy Eucharist parish is totally committed to family life and to helping you foster faith in your children. Our Faith Formation Program is created to assist you in doing just that. Our program creates opportunities for families to pray together, grow as disciples and develop spiritual habits that will lead them into a deeper relationship with Christ. For more information contact us at , visit our website ( or Donna Remaley at dremaley@holyeucharist.org RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Anyone who is searching and may be thinking of becoming a Catholic Christian or a baptized Catholic who is interested in continuing their own journey of faith and have not received the other Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation) Please call the parish office at Sacramental Sponsorship Certificate This is a form required to be a Godparent or Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. A certificate can be obtained from our parish office. Please call for more details ( ext 100.) Funerals We ask you to first contact your Funeral Director. The Funeral Director will contact the Church to make the arrangements.