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450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor NJ 08087 Phone: 609 296-2504 Fax: 609 296-4530 Emergency Phone: 609 857-3676 Email: [email protected] Web Site: sttheresa–littleeggharbor.com Catholic School: All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin, NJ - Phone: 609 597-3800 Parish Office Business Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00) January 15, 2017 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. K. Michael Lambeth Parochial Vicar: Rev. Arian Wharff Deacon: Deacon Joseph Fiorillo Parish Coordinator/Assistant to the Pastor: Cathy Mazanek Director of Religious Education: Donnaann Powers Youth Minister: Sara Marcincak Bookkeeper/Online Giving Coordinator: Chris Gile Facilities Manager: Sean Johnson Director of Parish Music: Victoria Nichols Trustees: Steve McDonnell, Rose Faiss LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday through-Friday: 8:00 AM Mass Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM Holy Day Vigil Mass: 7:00 PM Holy Day Mass: 8:00 AM & 12:15 PM Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism: First Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM Third Sunday of month during 11:30 AM Mass. Arrangements for a Baptism must be made in person at the Parish Offices at least 6 weeks in advance. Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion in the home and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Call us in the event of any serious illness. Please do not wait for an emergency to call. Marriages The Sacrament of Matrimony must be arranged with the Parish a minimum of one year in advance of your planned nuptials ALL ARE WELCOME Whatever your present status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current family or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, whatever your self- esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at the Church of St. Theresa.

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Page 1: 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor NJ 08087

450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor NJ 08087

Phone: 609 296-2504 Fax: 609 296-4530 Emergency Phone: 609 857-3676

Email: [email protected] • Web Site: sttheresa–littleeggharbor.com

Catholic School: All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin, NJ - Phone: 609 597-3800

Parish Office Business Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00)

January 15, 2017 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. K. Michael Lambeth

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Arian Wharff

Deacon: Deacon Joseph Fiorillo

Parish Coordinator/Assistant to the Pastor: Cathy Mazanek

Director of Religious Education: Donnaann Powers

Youth Minister: Sara Marcincak

Bookkeeper/Online Giving Coordinator: Chris Gile

Facilities Manager: Sean Johnson

Director of Parish Music: Victoria Nichols

Trustees: Steve McDonnell, Rose Faiss

LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday through-Friday: 8:00 AM Mass Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM

Sunday Mass: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM Holy Day Vigil Mass: 7:00 PM

Holy Day Mass: 8:00 AM & 12:15 PM

Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism: First Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM Third Sunday of month during 11:30 AM Mass. Arrangements for a Baptism must be made in person at the Parish Offices at least 6 weeks in advance.

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: Please call the Parish Office to arrange for communion in the home and the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Call us in the event of any serious illness. Please do not wait for an emergency to call.

Marriages The Sacrament of Matrimony must be arranged with the Parish a minimum of one year in advance of your planned nuptials

ALL ARE WELCOME Whatever your present status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current family or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, whatever your self-esteem, you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at the Church of St. Theresa.

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AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:

WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Please remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who continuously suffer physically, emotionally and/or spiritually and those who tirelessly care for them. Let us especially remember those currently in need of our prayers: Sadie Ally, Charles Atkinson III, Carol Beltran, Joseph Berdini, Susan Brozas, Julie Capriotti, Thomas Carberry, Kim Carroll, Marie Chandler, Robert Cipolla, Joan Connolly, Kim Coyle, Lily Rose Cramer, Cathy Dunn, Michael Cope, Nickolas Gergler, Vivian Hansen, Jeff Haupt, Karen Haupt, Jerry Hazen, Kathleen Isaryk, David Keeble, Bertha Kraker, Mick McGarrigle, Michelle Milo, Joseph Moles, Patricia Moles, Helen Morano, Wendy Morrison, Carol Nigro, Vincent Paladino, Aldo Porrino, Joe Rahill, Ron Sabo, Patricia Sabo, Samantha Saraceno, Andrew Schaber, Rev. James Sherlock, Beverly Shields, Lisa Smith, Eleanor Spagnolo, Matthew Steinnetz, JoshLee Vadell, Rick Williams, Sharon Williamson, and Helen Zieliski.

WE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED

We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Alice Casserly. May she find eternal rest in peace with God our Father. The Sanctuary Light is offered this week in loving memory of Tom Mikolajczak requested by his family.

BOOK OF PRAYER INTENTIONS We have placed a book in the Gathering Space & at the entrance to the Daily Chapel for your prayer intentions. At our weekend Liturgies, we will pray for all of your intentions during the Prayers of the Faithful. Please feel free to write your Intentions at any time.

WE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Please remember in your prayers all those members of our parish family and our friends who are currently called to active military service especially: Sgt. Christopher Ahlemeyer, AWO2 Taylor Allen, Capt. Brian Beldowicz, Cpl. James Berrier, Staff Sgt. Jordan Bieda, Christopher Boccia, L.Cpl. Burris Britt, Pvt. Caleb Britt, Staff Sgt. Domenic Cairoli, Ensign Christine M. Cairoli, Lance Cpl. Kyle Cowing, LTC Richard DiBuono, PO2 Michael Dover, Capt. Robert Eroh, Pfc. Derek Filloy, Pvt. Matthew Furry, Pfc. Ronald Furry, III, Lt. Col. Michael Goodman, Pfc. Steven Gill, Pvt. Michael Guerrera, SPC Tyler Hindley, Pvt. Zachary Isaryk, Sgt. David Jackson, LCPL. Alexander Kaminsky, Lt. Andrew Kern, USN, Sn. Michael Kolbeck, Airman Frank J. Kowalewski, Jr., Lou Kryston, Pfc. Daniel Lambeth, Dru Lansing USN, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lima, YNSA Austin Madden, Seaman Thomas Madden E4, CNN Christopher Manfredo, Sbct. Brian Matuliewich, Major Dr. John Maxey, LCPL Christopher McEwan, 1st Lt. William McKernan, Sgt. Chuck Meyer, Pfc. Michael Mooney,USMC Cpl. Patrick Mullooly, Sgt. Kyle Mury, PO2 John Mury, Major Brad Myoka, Army Specialist Daniel Ordonez, Sgt. Jose Ortiz, Medic, Capt. Aaron M. Palan, 2nd Lt. Luke A. Palan, Capt. John J. Pisano III, Pfc. Kevin Potter, Jr., Capt. Nicole M. Reigelman, Adam Richardson, Capt. Jeanne Savage, Pfc. William A. Schmidt III, Pvt. Stephen Alan Scott, Laura Snyder, Tech. Sgt. Ryan J. Smith (Stately), Airman Sr. Class Anthony J. Stately, Airman Sr. Class Philip M. Stately, Cmdr. Kenneth Sterbenz, PFC Austin Sysol, Staff Sgt. Christine Tooth, Lance Cpl. Jennifer Wilson, Lt. Christopher J. Worosz, USN and Ensign Matthew A. Worosz, USN. May the Lord protect them as they protect us.

WE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom You call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will. Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY – January 14, 2017 4:00PM – Nicholas Frodelly/Nancy & Tony Frodelly Mary T. Borelli/Borelli Family Al Losiewicz/Niece, Riki Losiewicz Sandra Franks/Bob & Cathy SUNDAY – January 15, 2017 7:30AM - Anna Hartmann/Frank & Barbara Davide Albert D’Aurizio/Ron & Terry D’Aurizio Thomas Lutz/Nan & Leo Rossetti 9:00AM - Nicholas Prodromakis/Daughter, Carolyn Yvette Desranleau/Edith Juhasz John Sikora/Larry, Linda & Mom Kasar Rose Gilmore/Bob & Pat Bertrand The People of the Parish 11:30AM - Deacon Bill Sulzmann/Nick & Lucille Steiger Charles Matino/Joey & Karen Morella Sean Clark/Colleen Martha A. Lopez/Respect Life Ministry Nancy Mooney/Norma & Arthur Edward & Rose Plavchak/Children

COLLECTION ENVELOPES

If you were unable to pick up your envelopes at Church, you may pick them up at the Parish Office during office hours or we can mail them to you. The Children in our Faith Formation Program were given their own box of weekly envelopes during class time. Children who attend All Saints Regional Catholic School can pick up their box at the Children’s Faith Formation Office or by calling Donnaann Powers at Ext. 224. If you have any questions, please call Mazie at the Parish Office at Ext.225

SNOW DAYS

In the event of a snow storm where the Governor declares a State of Emergency, St. Theresa’s parking lot will be closed, and Mass will not be celebrated.

The Mass intention for the given day will be deferred to the next available Mass. Thank You.

OUR MASSES FOR THIS WEEK

MONDAY- January 16, 2017 8:00AM –Walt Russel/Pat Portock Richard Anzivino/John & Joan Brady TUESDAY – January 17, 2017

8:00AM – Cynthia Pensyl/Sister, Linda & Family WEDNESDAY- January 18, 2017 8:00AM – Jeffrey Hall/Jessie & Valerie Wallis

THURSDAY – January 19, 2017 8:00AM – Robert Manfredo/Wife, Rae & Family FRIDAY – January 20, 2017 8:00AM –Censullo FamilyGinger DelConte SATURDAY – January 21, 2017 4:00PM –Kenneth Russell/Wife, Joan Deacon Bill Sulzmann/Josephine & Hank Haligowski Rea Smolin/Maureen Vervoort Gina Guarascio/Bill & Nancy DeLuca and Family The People of the Parish SUNDAY – January 22, 2017 7:30AM – Madeline Fitzgerald/Family Margaret & John Donargo/Family Charles Dietz/Frank & Barbara Davide Barbara Mc Clintock/Bitzberger Family 9:00AM- Anna Hartmann/Rosemary Reilly & Family Rose DiLauro/Alice & Lou Mankowski Gary Buttermark/Tina & Dave Wiatrowski & Family Irene Zarnowski/The Clifford Family 11:30AM- Kevin Mullen/Ray & Joan Orpen Alfred E. Losiewicz/Christina Biondo, Ajay & Dhruv Singh Martha Lopez/Lexa Brunke Rose Gilmore/Sr. Nicolina Spolzino Rev. Paul Devine/Peggy & Bill Murphy Edward & Rose Plavchak/Children Alex & Dolores DeBiasi/Children

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Breaking Open The Word

January 15, 2017

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 This reading is a short passage from the second song of the Servant of the Lord. The Lord will show His glory through His servant whose mission is to restore Israel and bring salvation “to the ends of the earth.” Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul sends greeting to the people of Corinth, who have been called to be holy and consecrated in Christ. Gospel: John 1:29-34 When Jesus visits John, John recognizes Jesus as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” John further indicates that Jesus is truly the Messiah and “God’s chosen One.” Consider/Reflect: A logo or trademark makes it easy to recognize a product. The sari of St. Teresa of Calcutta or the gentle smile of Pope Francis leaves no doubt of whom we speak. A familiar melody or words from the scripture often bring joy to our ears. They stay with us. When the Baptist said he did not at first recognize the Christ until another sign was offered, he kept on looking. I ask myself, where can I recognize Christ today? How can I discover Him? The saint of Calcutta found Him in the poor and abandoned. The Holy Father tells us He is out on the streets, in the poor, homeless and needy. Where do I look? Many young people give of themselves as Jesuit Volunteers, builders for Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers and Sisters for our youth. These volunteers serve a dual roll; they discover Christ and bring Him as well. It is kind of like a smile-something we give away and hold on to at the same time. May others recognize the Christ in us.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Saturday, January 21, 2017 – 4:00 PM

CELEBRANT: Fr. Arian Wharff /Deacon Joe Fiorillo READERS: Bernice Philhower, Eileen Wertz ALTAR SERVERS: Timothy McDermott, Justin McCarthy EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Arlene Kacvinski, Andy Kacvinski, Martha Michaud, MaryAnn Burghold, Carol Owens, Patricia Musto, Cathy Mills, Linda DiGiulio, Maureen Sexton, Laurie Weislogel ******************************************

Sunday, January 22, 2017 - 7:30 AM CELEBRANT: Fr. Mick Lambeth READERS: Linda Sherry (both readings) ALTAR SERVERS: Brandon Pastrana, Joshua Pastrana EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ginny Biely, Patricia Shepherd, Rose Faiss, Amy Zabinski, Conrad Zabinski, Louis Biely ******************************************

Sunday, January 22, 2017- 9:00 AM CELEBRANT: Fr. Mick Lambeth READERS: John Sullivan, Carl Klotzbach ALTAR SERVERS: Tiffany Papa, Angelina Papa, Hope Gelvoligo, Emma Mazanek EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Diana AuCoin, Warren Blomquist, Diane Ellwood, Frank Ellwood, Ann Hummel, Pete Hummel, Mary Zurawski, Todd Lund, Paul O’Rourke, Jeanette O’Rourke ******************************************

Sunday, January 22, 2017-11:30 AM CELEBRANT: Fr. Arian Wharff READERS: Sue Eggert, Susan McEwan ALTAR SERVERS: Daniel Aquaviva, Alex Aquaviva, Matthew Basara EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Lois Griguts, Mary-Jo Fotopoulos, Kay Dolch, Diane Cregan, Cora Fernandez, Jacqueline Arduini, Mila Daproza, Vir Nantes, Esther Berdini, Patricia Claussen

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THIS WEEK’S CALENDER OF EVENTS

Monday, January 16, 2017 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Scriptural Rosary @ 1:30 PM - Daily Chapel RCIA Classes @ 6:30 PM Faith Formation Center

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Scripture Sharing @ 9:00 AM

Family Promise Training 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Little Angel’s Choir Practice 4:30 PM-5:15 PM

Children’s Choir 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Adult Choir 7:00 PM-8:15 PM

Faith Formation Center

Thursday, January 19, 2017 Respect Life Meeting @ 1:30 PM

Friday, January 20, 2017 No Parish Events Planned

Saturday, January 21, 2017 50-50 Chances on Sale after Mass Men’s Spirituality Group Meeting

8:15 AM Daily Chapel 8:30 AM Faith Formation Center

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Children’s Faith Formation Classes 10:00 AM 50-50 Chances on Sale after all Masses

STAY Meeting 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Faith Formation Center

In preparation for the next weekend’s liturgy,

We cite the following:

Sunday, January 22 , 2017 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Reading II: Corinthians 1:10-13, 17

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

“Let the children come to me!” Mark 10:14

Classes are offered for students in Grades Pre K–8, including preparation for First Communion & Confirmation.

CLASSES ARE HELD ON SUNDAYS & MONDAYS

Children’s Faith Formation Office hours: Sundays 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Closed for lunch daily from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM)

CLOSED Fridays & Saturdays *Additional hours available upon request*

FOR MORE INFORMATION Call DonnaAnn Powers at 296-2504 Ext. 224

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

STAY Strong in the Lord St. Theresa’s Active Youth (STAY) wants YOU to join us for our prayer service, The Living Stations of the Cross. Practices start January 22nd from 4-8pm in the Church. All teens from grades 8-12 are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there. Questions? Call 609-296-2504 ex. 230 or: email [email protected]

St. Theresa’s MONTHLY 50/50 Raffle Tickets are on sale in the gathering space and in the vestibule of the Daily Chapel after Mass or at the Parish Office during office hours. Only 500

tickets are available! The next drawing will be held February 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM

at the Parish Office. We hope you will support this important

fundraiser!

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FOOD PANTRIES AND THEIR CLIENTS

THANK YOU

The Greater Tuckerton Ministerial Association and Our Food Pantries Thank All Our Churches for Your Ongoing Support through Volunteer Hours, Food Donations and Financial Support. We hope that you will continue to collect food and funds and provide volunteers for our pantry operations in Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor.

Little Egg Harbor (641 Radio Road) Monday to Friday, 2:00-4:00 pm

Tuckerton (148 N. Green St.) Monday, Thursday, Saturday, 9:00 AM–12 Noon

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS Protein: tuna and canned meat, meals in a can (chili, soup, etc.) Other: jelly/jam, soap, toothpaste, toiletry items, coffee and tea, condiments, salad dressing and nutritious snacks for kids.

Diocese of Trenton

Jail & Prison Ministry I was in prison and you visited me’

Matthew 25:36

Information Session CHANCERY,

701 Lawrenceville Road, Trenton, NJ Anyone interested in volunteering or learning about Jail & Prison Ministry is invited to attend an Informational Session at the Chancery on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM. If you are interested please call Dorian at 609-403-7175 or email [email protected]; Fr. Martin McGeough at 609-403-7198 or email [email protected]. For those who wish to volunteer in this ministry, additional sessions of preparation will follow.

HEALTH “TIP” OF THE MONTH

HAND WASHING

Washing your hands is probably your best defense against getting a cold, virus or other infectious diseases. Hand washing helps you wash away germs that you picked up from people, surfaces or from animals. Since germs can’t be seen, washing your hands frequently is important, especially at the following times:

Before, during and after you handle food Before you eat After you use the bathroom (even in your

own home) After touching animals or animal waste Every time you cough or sneeze and cover

your mouth After changing a child’s diaper

The best method for hand washing is to wet your hands and place liquid soap on them. Rub your hands together including your wrists, palms, back of hands, fingers and under finger nails for 20 seconds, just long enough to sing “Happy Birthday”, then rinse and dry your hands. If you can’t wash-sanitize your hands with gel.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

for tax purposes If you would like a statement of your 2016

contributions, call Mazie at the Parish Office on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday or leave a voicemail 609-296-2504 ext. 225.

Tax statements require a week’s notice.

We can mail it to you, or you may pick it up at the Parish office. Please note: Same day contribution statements are not available.

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PARISH CRUISE Come join FR. MICK and your fellow parishioners

(bring your friends & family too!) on a Parish Cruise! 7 Day Cruise to Canada/New England from

New York, on the Carnival Sunshine Oct 07, 2017 - Oct 14, 2017

Ports of Call: Boston, Massachusetts • Portland, Maine • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Saint John (Bay Of

Fundy), New Brunswick

DOUBLE CABINS 3rd & 4th Passengers sharing cabin 4B INSIDE CABINS: $878.25 PP 4B $483.25 pp 6B OCEAN VIEW: $1023.25 PP 6B $483.25 pp 8B BALCONY: $1333.25 PP 8B $483.25 pp SINGLE OCCUPANCY CABINS Travel Protection 4B INSIDE CABINS: $1452.25 PP 4B $119 pp 6B OCEAN VIEW: $1742.25 PP 6B $145 pp 8B BALCONY: $2362.25 PP 8B $189 pp Highlights: DAILY MASS on board Serenity Adult-Only Retreat spans 3 decks with a pool, waterfall and plush lounge chairs. Dining choices including BlueIguagna Cantina, Cucina del Capitano, Guy's Burger joint, JiJi Asian Kitchen and more. State-of-the-art fitness center and SportSquare open-air-fun complex with Sky Course ropes course, mini-golf, games, and more. Make a splash at Carnival Waterworks or enjoy a "prescription cocktail" at Alchemy Bar. Your Package Includes: Your package includes shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, entertainment and daily activities, on-board meals and some beverages. Government fees and taxes and gratuities are included. It does not include shore excursions, personal expenses, or alcoholic beverages. $100 pp deposit due upon signing up or by February 1, 2017. Second deposit due: May 1, 2017. Final Payment due: July 1, 2017. Payment Plans Available Transportation to pier & back will be available through St. Theresa Church.

For more information call: Sara at Ext.230 or Donna at Stepping Out Travel

732-920-0674

Respect Life Corner

The Respect Life Ministry Committee Meets:

the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Faith Formation Center @1:30 PM

New Members always welcome! The late Congressman Henry Hyde quoted the following very thought provoking statement: "When the time comes as it surely will, when we face that awesome moment, the final judgment, I've often thought, as Fulton Sheen wrote, that it is a terrible moment of loneliness. You have no advocates, you are there alone standing before God and a terror will rip through your soul like nothing you can imagine. But I really think that those who truly believe in Respecting all human life will not be alone. I think there will be a chorus of voices that have never been heard in this world but are heard beautifully and clearly in the next world, and they will plead for everyone who has been in this movement. They will say to God, 'Spare him because he loved us.' And God will look at you and say not 'Did you succeed?' but did you try?''

St. THERESA’S COUNCIL# 14615

K of C Council #14615 meets:

Regular Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month Officers’ Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month.

7:00 PM in the Faith Formation Center.

For detailed information on activities and planned events, please visit our website www.kofc14615.org.

For information or questions about joining our council, please contact Jeff Hawarden 732-768-0479 or [email protected]

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New Jersey Organizing Project is a

grassroots, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that was founded two years ago by superstorm Sandy Survivors who were still struggling to get home. Our primary mission is to stand up for South Jersey and the Shore by working to pass policies that make life better for everyday people, change institutions, hold corporations accountable and ensure elected officials stand with us, their constituents.

NJOP launched a community-driven survey project, The Sandy Truth Project, in October, 2016. NJOP, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, Rutgers University researchers, and Stockton University’s Office of Service-Learning collaborated to develop this survey and trained community members to implement the survey in Sandy impacted communities along the Jersey Shore. We launched this survey because we have arrived at the fourth anniversary of superstorm Sandy and thousands of families are still struggling. The results of this survey will give us much needed data about the overall state of the superstorm Sandy recovery and how Sandy Survivors’ health, finances and other aspects of their lives have been impacted. With this data, NJOP and our members will take much needed action to protect and improve the lives of Sandy Survivors.

We would like to give you the opportunity to participate in this survey because this community has been impacted by Sandy. Members of the NJOP Students from Stockton University will be in our community on JANUARY 16, 2017 going door to door asking you to fill out this survey. This survey is completely confidential and the privacy of participants will be respected. We hope to have a report based on the survey results by early next year.

We appreciate any way in which you can support our efforts. Please call us at 609-312-3899 with any questions or concerns.

St. THERESA’S COUNCIL# 14615

FAMILY of the MONTH

MEET THE EGGERT FAMILY

This month we are honoring the family of Sue Eggert which consists of her and her son Dominick, her mother Terry and her sister Mary Lou Shelkonovzeff. The family began its journey here when Terry registered as a parishioner in 1969. Sue is a Eucharistic Minister, a Lector and works in our parish RCIA program. They are a great example of what the term “family” can mean. Family is where our faith is nourished. It is where we first learn to pray and where we first learn to forgive. It is where we receive strength and support to handle whatever life brings forth. Get to know the Eggerts, and you will see how they embody this way of thinking in their lives

William J. Stanton V.F.W. Post 316 ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE

Our annual winter clothing drive runs October 1 through March 15

We are asking all who wish to contribute gently worn coats, jackets, blankets, comforters and other cold weather gear to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Please drop them off at the Post on Giffordtown Road or contact John Nowak at (609) 812-9788. All donations are given to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission (Sr. Jean’s Kitchen). We will be happy to pick them up. Thank you for your help!

FREE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM for Little Egg Harbor residents

Robert C. Wood Early Childhood Center 950 Route 530

(behind the George Mitchell School) Open House/Registration For the 2017 School year

March 28, 2017 10:00 AM – 12 Noon 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Any questions, please call Paula Bell at 609-296-7131, ext. 4213

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Did you know that one out of every four people who is homeless is a child? Or, those families with children make up 40% of the people in this country who are homeless? Family homelessness is a national problem.

Our local Affiliate Family Promise of Southern Ocean County is one of 202 programs across the country uniting the faith community to help children and their families who are homeless.

The volunteers are the lifeblood of this program. They provide a variety of services: cooking and serving meals, transportation drivers, maintenance, and landscaping, spending time with our families, playing with children, computer help, homework help, and programs for kids, reading a book to a child, organizing at the day center, movers, staying overnight. The opportunities to get involved are endless. Beyond these services, volunteers interact with our guests treating them with respect and responding with compassion. Additionally, they help at the Day Center as well as on our committees.

We are in the process of forming a St. Theresa’s Team for Family Promise. We are hoping to host families in our Faith Formation Center in 2017.

Our first training session will be held: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

At 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM at the Faith Formation Center.

You need to attend only ONE meeting To learn more about Family Promise or to

learn how you can help, please call Liz Golla at 609-994-3317.

We hope you will join us!

FREE INCOME TAXES PREPARED

Tax Aide Sites for Southern Ocean County February 6 through April 13, 2017

Monday-9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – WALK IN St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center 100 Bishops Lane, (off McKinley Blvd.) Manahawkin Tuesday-1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – WALK IN Village Lutheran Church 701 Western Blvd, Lanoka Harbor Wednesday-9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – WALK IN St. Theresa Faith Formation Center 450 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor Wednesday-1:00 PM – 5:00 PM APPOINTMENTS ONLY Call 609-978-7554 Perry's Lake Club House 4 Princeton Ave., Manahawkin Thursday-9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – WALK IN St. Mary of the Pines Parish Center 100 Bishops Lane, (off McKinley Blvd.) Manahawkin NOTE: The last day for tax preparation for this site will be March 30.

Please Note: You must arrive at least one hour before closing time to assure there is sufficient time to complete your taxes. What to bring with you: * Copy of last year’s federal & state tax

returns * Social Security card & photo id/drivers license for ALL persons on your tax return * Social Security Statements Form SSA-1099 * All tax related statements (property Tax,

state refunds, etc.) * All W-2 Wage and Tax statements * All 1099-R Pension and Annuity statements * All 1099's for Interest, Dividends, Stocks,

etc. * Health Insurance Informatiom-1095 A,B,C

&all medical expenses * Must bring check to verify Bank information

for Direct Deposit of Refund or Debit Payment

* PTR booklet and primary residence real estate tax bill

For other information Call 609-294-0730

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160 Mathistown RoadLittle Egg Harbor

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