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Congratulations to Fr. Mike on the Anniversary of his20th ordination to the priesthood. God Bless you!
The Church Of The EpiphanyBrick Township, New Jersey
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DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, September 12, 2015 9:00AM Mary Benwell by Brian & Rosaleen 5:00PM Greg Dempsey by Pat Posey Sunday, September 13, 2015 8:00AM Stanley Chrzastek by Lenny & Carol 10:00AM Laura Durante by the Durante Family 12:00N People of the Parish Monday, September 14, 2015 9:00AM Thomas Hughes by Joan Mullee Tuesday, September 15, 2015 9:00AM For all my friends & family by A.R. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:00AM Michael Gallace by Lynne Raviola Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:00AM Claire Goldmann by Joe Princiotta Friday, September 18, 2015 9:00AM John Kearns by his wife Barbara Saturday, September 19, 2015 9:00AM Lavern Petersen by Joe Princiotta The intentions in the Grey Book 5:00PM People of the Parish Sunday, September 20, 2015 8:00AM Frank Lengyel by Joan Herb 10:00AM Emily Rotondi by Mary Kellenberger 12:00N Barbi & DeStefano Families by Kathy DeStefano
Sunday Scripture Here are next Sunday’s Scripture readings
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Second Reading: James 3:16-4:3
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
Feast Volunteers:
In sincere appreciation for all your help at the Feast this year, you are invited to the Feast Volunteers' Thank You Dinner on Saturday, September 26th at 6:00 PM. We hope to see all of our volunteers at the dinner as we come together as a parish family. Please sign up in the Commons Area by September 13th. Thank you again!
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, September 14, 2015 8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 11:00AM Stokes Steppers – PH#1 2:30PM Senior Exercise – APR 4:00PM Adoration – WA 6:30PM CCD Parent Meeting - APR 7:15PM Bible Study - APR Tuesday, September 15, 2015 9:00AM USDA Delivery Kit 10:00AM Helping Hands Meeting – APR 6:30PM CCD Parent Meeting – WA 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1 7:30PM Contemporary Group - WA Wednesday, September 16, 2015 9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR 6:00PM Girl Scout Troop#1270 PH#1 7:00PM S.D.W. PH#2 Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:00AM Helping Hands PO#3 11:00AM Stokes Steppers PH#1 7:00PM Bethany – APR 7:00PM Melody Choir – WA 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul – PH#2 7:30PM Adult Choir - WA Friday, September 18, 2015 8:00PM AA - APR Saturday, September 19, 2015 9:30AM Cursillo Gathering - APR Sunday, September 20, 2015 10:00AM Catecathical Sunday - WA 10:15PM Children’s Liturgy of The Word - APR
Congratulations to Fr. Mike on the Anniversary
of his 20th ordination to the priesthood. God Bless you!
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
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, VICKI COPE
“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.
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; KERRY HILL ALBANOWITZ, JOSEPH MIGNONE
Bethany Bereavement Come and join us on Thursday, September 17 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.
Food Pantry The next meeting for Helping Hands will be Tuesday, September 15th at 10AM in the APR. We are in need of parishioners who would be able to donate meat, butter or cheese on a monthly basis for our families in need. It could be for a family of two, three, or four. Whatever is best for you. There will be a sign up sheet in the commons area. Thank you in advance for all you have given to us already. LAY CARMELITES - Are you new to the area and are looking for a Lay Carmelite Community? The Little Way Community of St. Dominic Church meets once a month, on Sunday, after the 12:00 noon Mass. Both beginners and professed Carmelites are welcome!
For more information, please contact Lydia at 732-279-9939.
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 September 13, 2015
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is for Rosaleen Schwahn by The Rossi Family;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is for;
The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is for;
St. Vincent DePaul "May the wellsprings of compassion flow deep within you until you can taste the tears of your brothers and sisters." 2 Corinthians 1: 3-7
Our three biggest fundraising events are approaching quickly. On September 19th we will be at the Brick Reservoir for the Walk for the Poor. Then on October 4th we will be hosting our annual clothing drive at the Parish Hall. More details will be included on a flyer in upcoming bulletins. Lastly, we have our Boscov shopping passes available for $5.00 to be used on October 20th to receive a 25% off discount for purchases made that day and includes an opportunity to register to win prizes including 3 $500 shopping sprees and 1 $100 shopping spree at each Boscov location. These passes are available for purchase now. If you are interested call Jean at 732-840-6736.
Dana Havens & Family Sharon King and Family
John & Amanda Kisty & Son David & Lucia Wilkens & Family
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER 9/13/2015
“FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS” UPDATE AS OF 9/10/2015
As of our last tally we are 82% of goal. We need to reach goal so that our parish will receive 30% of all monies collected. We will receive this money twice a year, and it 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 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. We need $77,655 to reach goal. It’s not impossible. “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 $5,854.00 This is short of what we need to fund our budget. Please try to increase your weekly offering. We had 243 parishioners use envelopes last Sunday. Our Annual Appeal 2015 Our Goal is $48,000. We have received Pledges totaling $30,935 We have received payments of $27,983.00 This is 64% of goal. 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 (800-533-6163) 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!!
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Epiphany’s Pot Luck Dinner Holy Family Hall County Line Road
Lakewood
Sign up sheet on the long table in the commons area. Bring your favorite dish, or desert and share it with your fellow Parishioners.
Space in limited – so sign up soon.
More to Come!
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PLEASE SEE JIM FOR SPECIAL PRICING FOR YOUR ADVERTISEMENT.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kim Lorentzen – Director of Education 732-785-0576 [email protected] Michele Evans – Administrative Assistant 732-785-0872 [email protected]
Religious Ed Meetings Mandatory Meeting for all Religious Ed Parents. Please attend one of the following meetings to go over the many changes made to our program: Monday, 9/14 at 6:30 or Tuesday, 9/15 at 6:30. You will receive your child/children's class assignment as well as books and other important information. Thank you. Assignments will not be given over the phone.
WANTED: CATECHIST If your child is enrolled in our Religious Ed Program and you would like to share your faith, time, and talents with our students, please contact Michele in Religious Ed at (732) 785-0872. We are in need of a 5th grade Catechist.
Come and See A Morning Bible Study on The Book of Genesis
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 Work of God.
Opening day is Tuesday morning, September 22nd at 10:15AM in the APR. For more information, please call Ellen Iorio at 732-223-4460 or just drop in; come and see.
May God’s Blessing be with you.
Day of Healing for Separated and Divorced Catholics
Diocese of Trenton, Dept of Pastoral Care invites ALL Separated and Divorced Catholics to a Day of Healing for Separated and Divorced Catholics. Saturday, October 17 @ 9AM – 4PM at the Church of St. Ann Parish Center, 1253 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville. Led by: Marianne Skrobiak, M.S., M.A., LPC Nationally renowned author of “Return to Life” (a divorce recovery series). Online registration: www.dioceseoftrenton.org Registration forms can be found on the table in the commons area. Cost is $10 per person.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Is it permissible to offer assistance in dying? "To bring about death directly is always against the commandment 'You shall not kill' (Ex 20:13). In contrast, to stand by and assist a dying person is humane and even obligatory. What really matters is whether a dying person is killed or allowed to die. Someone who kills a dying person (euthanasia) breaks the Fifth Commandment. Someone who helps another person in the dying process obeys the commandment 'Love your neighbor.' In view of the certain impending death of a patient, it is legitimate to withhold extraordinary or expensive medical procedures that are not proportionate to the expected outcome. The patient himself must make the decision to forgo 'extraordinary' measures or must have stated this intention in an advance directive. If he is no longer capable of doing so, those who are legally entitled must represent the express or probable wishes of the dying person. Ordinary care of a dying person should never be discontinued; this is commanded by love of neighbor and mercy. Meanwhile it can be legitimate and in keeping with human dignity to use painkillers, even at the risk of shortening the patient's life. The crucial thing is that the use of such medications must not aim at bringing about death, either as an end in itself or as a means of ending pain". From: Catechism in a Year (Day 237)
Evening Bible Study Studying God’s Word in Scripture helps you get to know God better and to grow in holiness. Through the power of the Holy Spirit you come closer to God the Father and Jesus. Our evening Bible study group will resume Monday, September 14 in the All Purpose Room. We will be continuing our study of The Acts of the Apostles through the Catholic Scripture Study International. If you did not participate in the previous session, you can still join us for this session. This program is designed for beginners a well as those who have read the Bible for many years. It consists of written commentary by Steve Ray, discussion questions, and a DVD teaching by Fr. Patrick Winslow.
Our group will be meeting on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:45 for 14 weeks – September 14 through November 23; January 4 through February 29, 2016. Registration forms are available in the parish office. Members who attended the last session do not need to re-register. For further information contact Kathy Nowak at 732-840-1343 or [email protected]. You can also register at the first meeting. There is a $46.96 fee which covers the cost of the Bible Study manual. If you would like to read a sample lesson, go to www.cssprogram.net.
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Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
Jesus taught his disciples that as the Messiah, he had to suffer much, be put to death, and rise three days later. Peter began to disagree and Jesus reprimanded him for judging by human standards rather than by God’s. He told them that whoever would be willing to lose their life for the sake of Jesus and the gospel, will in fact preserve their life forever.
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them ‘Go in peace, keep warm and eat well.’ But you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? So also faith of itself if it does not have works, is dead.”
A prophet, some say is one who comforts the distressed and distresses the comfortable. St. James’ letter should do just that. We can grill ourselves with questions of how I have wasted food just this week, how I have outgrown clothes in my closet, how I have criticized the poor for being poor, without knowing the real cause.
Some say ‘I am a Catholic, I was baptized.’ Wonderful, but do I practice the faith,
attending mass, receiving the sacraments, serving the needs of others? They are the things that Catholics do. I am a Catholic, but do I pay my employees a just wage, provide adequate heat to those who rent from me, do I send a meal to a home where someone is ill or grieving? That is what practicing Catholics do.
Saint James’ letter reminds us of the Archbishop in Brazil, who stated: ‘When I give bread to the poor, they praise me. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist.’ Pope Francis asks us, when we give a coin to a beggar, do we look him or her in the face? Do we fear touching them as we place the coin in their hand?’ Is Christ to be found in giver and receiver?
Faith is real when accompanied by good works. Otherwise it is dead!
Are You Being Called to Become a Permanent Deacon? If you are discerning God’s call to serve the Church in the Diocese of Trenton as a Permanent Deacon, a man or ordained to the ministry of Charity, Word, and Sacrament, you are invited to take part in an upcoming information session. The presentation will include information concerning the role of a deacon, the discernment process, and the five-year Diaconate Formation Program. Before registering to attend this session, please schedule a meeting with your pastor to discuss the call to the diaconate, Sessions are scheduled for Sept. 29 & October 6, 7-9PM at the Diocesan Chancery, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ. Pre-registration is Required. Please register with Deacon Michael Riley, Associate Director of Clergy and Consecrated Life 609-403-7134
St. Veronica Healing Mass 4215 Rt. 9 Howell, September 15 Mass at 7:30PM
Celebrant: Fr. Bill O’Brien Individual Prayers after Mass
All are welcome! Any question call Mary Jean at 732-364-2815 or
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