PASTORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 40 Days of Francis: Day 13 Pope Francis quote of the week: “There is no worse material poverty, I am keen to stress, than the poverty which prevents people from earning their bread and deprives them of the dignity of work.” Knot of the week: 8% of the population of the Diocese of Camden is unemployed. An estimated 58,000 working New Jerseyans earn less than minimum wage. We pray during this week of the 40 Days of Francis for those who struggle to find employment in the Diocese of Camden. Often, unemployment or underemployment forces families to make impossible decisions between paying bills, utilities or rent, and buying food. This week as part of 40 Days of Francis, high school students from the Catholic Diocesan high schools will help Catholic Charities transport a large donation of food to pantries throughout the diocese. They are helping untie some of the knots for families in South Jersey. This week is also Catholic Charities’ annual Justice for All Dinner, raising funds that go to direct emergency assistance for families. Learn more at CatholicCharitiesCamden.org/40Days.

World Meeting of Families-Sept. 22-27, 2015

Preparing Your Family The success of the World Meeting begins today, in our homes and in our hearts. There are a variety of activities and discussions to begin with your family in the weeks leading up to the World Meeting. Check out a list of events in the Philadelphia area leading up to the World Meeting at http://www.phillyevang.org/wmof/ A Prayer for the World Meeting of Families

God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us!

PRAYERS AND SUPPORT We are happy to announce that Rich Galassini will be singing for Pope Francis at the Ben Franklin Parkway Mass on 9/27, the Basilica Mass on 9/26 and the WMOF Mass on 9/22. Please keep Rich and the entire Papal Choir in your prayers. PLEASE NOTE: We will be streaming the Papal Mass at 4 pm on September 27th in the Church. More details will follow.

PAPAL ITINERARY Saturday, September 26 Morning: The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Mass Celebrating the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Afternoon: Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: Greeting of the Holy Father by the Seminarians Independence Hall (Outdoor, Overlooking Independence Mall) “We Hold These Truths…” Address by Pope Francis (Expected Themes: Religious Liberty and Immigration) Evening: Benjamin Franklin Parkway: The Festival of Families Sunday, September 27 Morning: Saint Martins Chapel at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: Address to Cardinals + Bishops attending World Meeting of Families, Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility: Visit with Prisoners and Select Families Afternoon: The Benjamin Franklin Parkway: The Papal Mass (Projected: 4 pm EST) Evening: A Celebration of World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Supporters + Volunteers

“From the Deacon’s Bench”

Have you ever noticed how every Sunday, people rush out of church early? I was thinking that a slightly revised version of the song “Stay” might be worth considering as a recessional hymn. Deacon John "People stay just a little bit longer It might make your faith, just a little bit stronger Now the priests don't mind And the deacons won't mind If we take a little time And we leave it all behind and sing One more song Oh won't you stay Just a little bit longer Please please please, say you will Say you will. Oh won't you stay Just a little bit longer Oh please, please, say you will just a little bit long…….. I bet the choir don't mind And the ushers don't mind If we take a little time to reflect and to be kind Singing one more song”…..

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READINGS MASSES INTENTIONS

READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9a Isaiah describes the willingness of the Suffering Servant to submit to the persecution of his enemies. This willingness stems from true faith in God, and the knowledge that the Lord will always be his help. Second Reading: James 2:14-18 James states that if some one is hungry and you wish them well but do not help them, you have done them no good. He compares this to stating your faith, without backing it up with your actions. He reminds us that we must show our faith through our good works. 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.

Daily Readings for the Week Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday 1 Tm 3:1-13; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday 1 Tm 3:14-16; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday 1 Tm 4:12-16; Lk 7:36-50 Friday 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday 1 Tm 6:13-16; Lk 8:4-15

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Memory of: Edward Byrnes

Requested By: His Wife

CONFESSIONS: Confessions are held every Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 pm in the Church. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: is held every Wednesday in the rectory Chapel following the 8am Mass until 5pm with the Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:30pm. We are in great need of individuals to sign up for 30 minutes or an hour. Please Call Mary at 856-767-8273 if you are available.

MASS INTENTIONS

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

SAT 9/12 4:00 PM James J. Porter Req. by Wife & Family Molly Finamore Req. by her Family John Cirone Req. by M/M Joseph Arena Deborah Vencus Req. by Ryan & Corinne Dowdell SUN 9/13 8:00 AM Rita Farina Req. by Emma Santone 9:30 AM Peggy Ann Donahue Req. by Joseph J. Donahue Sr. James M. Donahue Req. by Joseph J. Donahue Sr. Muriel J. Mansmann Req. by the Kowalewski Family 11:30 AM Deceased Members Lelli Family Req. by Anthony Josephine Codario Req. by the Codario Family Adrienne Howard Req. by Tony & Mary Ziccardi MON 9/14 8:00 AM People of the Parish TUES 9/15 8:00 AM Donna Francks Req. by Maria O’Brien WED 9/16 8:00 AM Adrienne Howard Req. by St. Simon Stock Parish THURS 9/17 8:00 AM David B. Bender Req. by Monday 5th Grade Faith Formation Class FRI 9/18 8:00 AM Holly Ann Costello Req. by St. Simon Stock Parish SAT 9/19 8:00 AM Perpetual Remembrances 4:00 PM Joseph Santone Req. by his Family Louis Testa Req. by Victor & Josie Lombardi Denise Vizoco Req. by her Family Mary D. Dolan Req. by John J. Henderson SUN 9/20 8:00 AM Rita Farina Req. by Len & Patty Penney Antoinette Metzger Req. by Sue & Dennis Markiewicz Joan Adams Req. by Ginny Raroha 9:30 AM Patricia E. Lemanowicz Req. by Frances Garrity & Family Joyce Thompson Req. by the Bilella Family Joseph Rubino Req. by the Magee Family 11:30 AM Edward Byrnes Req. by his Wife, Evelyn Joseph Brennan Req. by his Daughter, Marie Leyden Rite Farina Req. by Marie Leyden & Family

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SPIRITUALITY & PRAYER

To Everything There is a Season, and a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven”. (Eccl 3)

a time to bring forth new life…a time to be baptized...

a time to be married…a time to welcome... a time to serve...a time to be healed...

a time to die…

MILITARY SS John M. Ciaccio, SGT Adam Cutaiar; USMC CTI 2 Russell Hagner US Army Sgt. Jason E. Healey

Nadeem Sarwar, US Army SPC Justin Scheuren Staff Sgt. David Sigwart 1st PV2 Amanda Sylvester

Sherri Mercier Sgt. Christopher Wright Pvt. Steven York

HOMEBOUND AND SICK

John Andreotti Barbara Angelucci Rocco Arcaini Regina Arey Baby Audrey Dorothy Bannar Rosalie Baretta Salvatore Baretta Alberta Barody Joe Barr Sister Rosina Bayliss Richard Beppel Jr. Besong Family Paul Bilbrough Makenzie Bogart Peyton Bravo Anna Marie Brown Dennis Brown Perry John Buford Bob Cagle Marie Carr Maverick John Casey Bob Chambers Dorothea Cheslock Michelle Chism John J. Clancy Carole Conner JoAnn Crossetta Ken Cullin Herb Dalbow Francis DeLorenzo Annie DiGerolamo Francis DiLorenzo Thomas DiMattia John DiRiego Barbara Dooley Deborah Dowd

Msgr. Francis X. Dreger Dennis Druding III MaryAnn Edgerton Joanne Edmondson Rachele Edwards Kevin Edwards Anna Mae & Jim Evangelisti Michael Evans Dolores Fahringer Joseph Fahringer Joseph Fallon Baby Nora Feger Dorothy Ferrara Lea Fitzpatrick Stephanie Frago Mary Beth Garrity Richard Grabowski Daniel Guetherman Grant Guidry Mary Gulla Debbie Gutjahr Jody Harvey Douglas Hatch Evelyn Hatch John J. Henderson Dana Henkel Patrick Hennessy Judy Herlihy Cy Hill Jan & Drew Hohenstein Maria & Siggy Honrychs Michael Honrychs Bob Horn Patty Kalck Jackman Maryann Jacobs Robert Jacobs

Owen Jensen Barbara Keeley Grace Kelly Vera Ann Kirk Gladys LaLena Carol Lee Sophia Marie Lewis Sarah Leyden Audrey Liebler Lillian Lovenduski Stephen Malloy John Manes Jr. Rosa McDermott Michael McDonald Paul McElroy Elizabeth McHenry Savannah McSorley Giovanni Thomas Mejia Marie Michael Kaitlyn Miller Joan Morris Clyde O’Brien Maria O’Brien Grant O’Neill & Anna Chris O’Rourke Catherine Perkins Roseanne Pirollo Shannon Pliszczak Frank Powers Diana Prichard Quinn Rathjen Kathryn Rogers Baby Benjamin Rose Jack Rose Leon Rossi John Sachs Rose Shaves

Maria Shumacher Sammy and Sophia Frank Santilli Eleanor Scheidegg Krista Sheehan Kathleen Siedlecki Alec Silovitz Barbara Smith Karin Snoen Rachel Spicer Jacquelyn Stanley Logan Stepler Wayne Stepler Dorothy Mae Stevens Helen Swanson Jason Talucci Marc Talucci Peter & Michelle Taylor Patricia Tighe Bernard Tighe Linda Todd Victor Torres Domenic Vacanti Donna Vancanti Joseph VanDyke Leo Villa Kathy Watkins Lorraine Walser Baby Lucas Watkins Catherine Welser Joanne Wescott Carol Whitesell Colleen Yaniak Theo Zulueta

BANNS OF MARRIAGE Robert Tees and Rosa DeGrazia

Thomas Sherman and Amanda LaRosa

Please pray for those who have continued on their journey to the Kingdom of God:

Holly Ann Costello Kathleen Deitz

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LITURGY AND MINISTRY

LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER (Revised 8/25) 9/12-13 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM EMs (1) G. Grabowski, B. Bansch (1) R. Tartamosa, K. Johnson (1) F. Flood, F. Andrega (1), L. Tartaglia, M. Leyden (2) M. Sabato, A. Cullin (2) S. Tartamosa, D. Quinn (2) D. Flood, C. Rainey (2) J. Ralston, C. Warrington B. Tresca, Need 1 A. Tuttle, M. Werner D. Sorensen, C. Sheridan S. Rosenbaum, B. Hansen Need 1 Lectors B. Piontkowski, P. Tresca B. Vadino, V. Vadino T. Salvatore, T. Alibrando A, Marchesani, A. Mitchell Altar M. McPeak (MC), Need 1 K. Clayton (MC), J. Erickson G. Covone (MC), C. Sweeney B. Michaelis (MC), N. Marino Servers J. McPeak, Z. Dean M. Millenbach; S. Millenbach Na. Covone, No. Covone M. Michaelis, S. McGarvey Music Terry, Linda Matt Vicky, Rich Maria, Liz 9/19-20 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM EMs (1) R. Fahringer, G. Grabowski (1) D. Fox, J. Kohler (1) C. McCullough, P. David (1) M. Leyden, Sa. Leyden (2) M. Fahringer, C, Reilly (2) J. Martin, C. Kohler (2) J. Eddis, R. McGee (2) Sh. Leyden, J. Ralston B, Piontkowski, A. Martini S. Markiewicz, A. Primo R. Tartamosa, S. Tartamosa C. Codario, L. Tartaglia Need 1 Need 1 Lectors J. McKay, T. Bongiovanni J. Hill, L. Bunoza C. Katkocin, G. Covone B. Handy, A. Spinosi Altar J. Ingram (MC), Need 1 M. Millenbach (MC), J. Holwell C. Hess (MC), No. Covone F. Spinosi (MC), O. Horan Servers Z. Ingram, G. McGlinchey S. Millenbach, E. Pallante E. Hess, Na. Covone E. Donaldson, N. Marino Music Liz Rich C. Katkocin, Rich Adult Choir 9/26-27 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM EMs (1) B. Tresca, C. Reilly (1) V. Vadino, B, Vadino (1) P. Miller, D. Quinn (1) C. Warrington, B. Maronski (2) A. Cullin, A. Martini (2) K. Johnson, M. Werner (2) D. Williams, D. Druding (2) J. Ralston, K. Maronski B. Bansch, Need 1 J. Kohler, C. Kohler S. Markiewicz, B. Hansen L. Tartaglia, C. Codario Need 1 Lectors K. Talucci, P. Tresca S. Villa, J. Hill J. Eddis, D. Eddis R. Voltaire, B. Handy Altar B. Michaelis (MC), Z. Dean M. Mathew (MC), Need 1 A. Visco (MC), J. Carty F. Spinosi (MC), S. Bradley Servers M. Michaelis, Z. Holland A. Mathew, J. Erickson D. Visco, M. Tees S. McGarvey, N. Garcia Music Vicky, Liz Lynne, Rich Contemporary Group Mike, Liz

Music Ministry The music ministry is looking for new musicians to join us. If you play piano, guitar, organ, woodwinds or any instrument and you would be willing to share your talents with our parish family, please contact Liz Williams 856-304-1167. The Adult choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7pm in the church. No experience is necessary and all voice parts are needed. Consider joining us for fun, laughs and song! Contact Liz Williams for more information at 856-304-1167.

Calling all singers! The Junior Choir is seeking new members for the coming season. Our first practice will be Thursday Oct. 15th at 5 PM in the church and again on Oct. 17th at 930 AM in the church. First Mass will be on 10/18 at 930 AM. The Junior Choir is open to all children and teens in the parish. Please join us! For more information, please contact Mary Ziccardi at 609-238-6224.

Daily Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy Please join us as we pray the Rosary and/ or Chaplet of Divine Mercy after the 8am Mass (Mon- Sat.). All are welcomed to join us as we pray meditatively in peace and joy.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY "St. Vincent de Paul members and volunteers thank St. Simon Stock parishioners for their continued generous contributions to our neighbors in need. In July your donations and sales from our thrift store provided food assistance from our pantry to 225 families which consist of 766 individuals. $ 836.00 was provided in financial assistance as well as additional clothing and household items from our thrift store inventory. There are ongoing opportunities for volunteers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 AM (11 AM pantry) to 3 PM. Please contact us at 856-767-7391 during the above hours to find out more about putting your faith into action." Next weekend is the St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection Weekend. Please remember to bring in your canned goods and non-perishable food items.

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LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION

Mrs. Bea Raiker, CRE BROLMC@comcast.net 856- 767-1537

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

September 20th at the 9:30 am Mass The Parish will Commission those members of the Faith Community who actively serve in the ministry of Catechesis. Catechists respond to the call of the Holy Spirit to serve the Church by teaching the children, youth and adults who participate in the Faith Formation process. We consider this to be their Vocation. It is vital that Catechists are recognized, commissioned and thanked on Catechetical Sunday so the Community can give witness and support their calling.

Special Needs Faith Formation Program Registration is currently open for the Special Needs Faith Formation Program being offered by the Hopitaller Brothers of St. John of God. The program is open to anyone with disabilities within the Camden Diocese wishing to make their sacraments or attend continuing faith classes. Classes are held from 10-11am on Saturdays at the Westville Grove Campus and from 11:30-12:30 on Sundays at St. Casimir’s Parish in Woodbine. For more information please contact Bro. Tom Osorio at 856-848-4700 Ext. 1142 – tosorio@sjogcs.org or Linda Kutz at 856-848-4700 ext 1600 – klutz@sjogcs.org.

REGISTRATION Registration for 2015-2016 for new students K-8 grade may be done on the website (www.stsimonstock.net) or you may come in to the Parish Office Monday through Thursday 9am to 4pm. Tuition for one child is $125.00; two or more $175.00. Payment may be paid in full, monthly or quarterly. No child will be turned away due to financial hardship.

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION 2015-2016 September Schedule

OPEN HOUSE (For Parents Only*) Prayer and brief meeting in the Hall. Find classrooms and talk with Catechists. (*Your child may attend if necessary). Homeschool Families: Sept. 20th – 12:00 noon – Hall Sunday Sessions: Sept. 20th – 10:30 am - Hall Monday Sessions: Sept. 21st – 4:30 pm - Hall For your convenience, we will take registrations of Thursday, September 17th from 10 am until 7 pm in the Gym Office (next to the stage). Please register by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, even if you do not have the fees at that time. You may make payments by paying half, quarterly or monthly. If you are having financial difficulties, please send a brief not addressed to Fr. Jim Dabrowski, our pastor. TEACHERS ONLY: CATECHIST MEETING Mon., Sept. 14th at 7 pm in the Parish Meeting Center.

YOUTH OF THE PARISH

“Welcome Back” Fun, Food & Friends BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20TH

Calling all young people in grades 6-12th

St. Simon Stock Youth Group 6, 7 & 8 grade meet in the gym; 9-12 grade meet in the PMC

Sunday nights 6:30 – 8:00 pm A fun and energetic group of young people who have the opportunity to hang out and have a good time. Prayer, trips, fundraising, service projects, game nights, gym time are just a few of the ways we get to know each other and make friendships based in God’s love within a supportive and loving environment. For more information contact Mrs. Bea Raiker, Youth Group Coordinator at 856-767-1537 or brolmc@comcast.net.

St. Simon Stock offers opportunities for 6th through 12th grades to become more involved in the parish. I encourage you to take advantage of all our parish has to offer you. You have the opportunity to learn, to live and to love your faith. All are welcome: bring your friends! If coming out for meetings on Sunday night is not your thing, Volunteer. Stay connected by joining in different activities going on in the Parish. Do you like to sing, play an instrument, enjoy reading or greeting people? We have a special place for you! Please contact me by email BROLMC@comcast.net. DIOCESE OF CAMDEN - Office of Child & Youth Protection

CAP (Child Assault Prevention) Sessions CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years. CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. Adults are taught that children have the right to be safe, strong and free. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees. CAP 2 is called No More Bullies, No More Victims and is a workshop addressing bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyber-bullying is also presented. CAP 3 is called Cyber-Empowerment and is a workshop which promotes adults understanding of cyber activity of youth while teaching them realistic ways to help children keep their own rights and guard the rights of others in the cyber-sphere. Each presentation is 90 minutes. Adults who are new employees or volunteers should attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2 or CAP 3. After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1, 2 or 3 when they renew their CAP. The following sessions will be offered in September 2015: CAP Phase 1 Wed., Sept. 16, 7pm, Mary, Mother of Mercy, Glassboro, NJ Mon., Sept. 28, 7pm, the Catholic Community of Christ Our Light; 402 N. Kings Hwy. Tues., Sept. 29, , 7pm, Holy Family Parish, Sewell, NJ 08080 Tues., Sept. 29, 7pm, Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish in Pennsauken (St. Cecilia’s School) Wed., Sept. 30, 7:30pm, St. Andrew the Apostle, Gibbsboro CAP Phase 2 – Bullying Prevention (none remaining for September) CAP Phase 3 – Cyber Empowerment Mon., Sept. 21, 7pm, St. Peter Parish; 43 W. Merchantville Wed., Sept. 23, 7pm, Mary, Mother of Mercy, Glassboro To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (856)583-6165 or email luz.alcazar@camdendiocese.org to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL THE LOCATION DIRECTLY.

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STEWARDSHIP UPCOMING EVENTS

STEWARDSHIP Stewardship Lifestyle

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (MARK 8:34B) When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to give up some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended. Living a Stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for our own life, but the lives of others as well.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION September 5th & 6th, 2015

Sunday Collection: $ 10,189.00 Parish Giving: $ 862.00

Capital Needs Debt Collection: $2,040.00 Parish Giving: $ 340.00

Candles: $ 126.00 Poor Box: $ 93.22

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

Thank you for your generous support of Pope Francis’s work through the Peter’s Pence Collection, which will be taken up in the Diocese of Camden this weekend. Through this gift, you join in solidarity with him as a witness of charity. To learn more about the Peter’s Pence Collection, please visit www.vatican.va and search “Peter’s Pence.”

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLECTION The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington, D.C. It provides an academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to nearly 7,000 students every year. More than 4,000 students directly receive scholarship aid from this Collection, including many from our diocese. Next week is the National Collection for the Catholic University of America. Please be generous in next week’s second collection. ATTENTION: In order to protect our new carpeting and upholstery, we ask parishioners to refrain from bringing food and drink into the church. Water only please.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING The Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm in the Parish Meeting Center.

ATTENTION RN’S/ MEDICAL PERSONEL

If you are trained in the use of a defibrillator, please make yourself known to the ushers/priests/deacons at the beginning of Mass in the unlikely event of a medical emergency. Thank you!

ZUMBA! OLMC School Gym/Hall

Tuesday Nights from 7- 8 pm Now only $6.00 per class or buy a punch card for

10 classes ($60) and get 2 classes for free. There are no long term commitments. Call Vicky at

856-768-9349 OR email: vsigwart@comcast.net.

THEOLOGY ON TAP Theology on Tap is a speaker and discussion series for women and men in their 20s and 30s, married and single. Topic: Ready of Pope Francis? #Know Mercy Everyday Guest Panelists: A dynamic panel of young adult employees from Catholic Charities will share about their work and its relationship to the mission of the Church and Pope Francis’ message. When: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Where: Tir Na Nog, 482 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill Time: 7-9 pm It’s a great chance to hear a dynamic speaker and engage in meaningful conversation in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. No cost to attend. Participants are welcome to purchase food and beverages. For more info: 856-583-6122, Gregory.coogan@camdendiocese.org, or join “Theology on Tap – South Jersey” on Facebook or follow “Theology on Tap SJ” on Twitter.

Early Morning

PRAYER & YOGA Wednesdays at 6:30 am

Parish Meeting Center Men and Women ~ All Fitness Levels

Start your day feeling centered, refreshed, and more closely connected to God.

It costs nothing to attend! Simply bring a yoga mat and join us!

For more info, call Sue at 856-685-3638.

COMMEMORATIVE BIKE RIDE In memory of Joe Douress

October 17, 2015 All Ages Welcome.

Registration ~ 8 am at #3 Broad St. Berlin, NJ; $10 pp. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent De Paul

Society, 157 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009. For more info call Rob 856-904-0123.

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Archangel 7429 Philadelphia Eagles Raffle

Our annual Raffle Tickets for your Chance to win two seats to 3(three) 2015 Eagles home games Seats

Section 205 Games

Sunday, October 11th – New Orlean Saints 1:00 pm Monday, October 19th – New York Giants 8:30 pm

Sunday, December 13th – Buffalo Bills 1:00 pm Donations are $5.00 per ticket, raffles can be purchased after St. Simon Stock Masses starting the weekend of August 29th, the drawing of 1(one) prize winner will be after the 11:30 Mass

on Sunday, October 4th by one of the Pastoral Team Members. Any additional questions or tickets needed before the 10/4/2015 drawing contact Richard Cattell, Grand

Knight 609‐280‐6547 All Eagle Games are at the Lincoln Financial Center http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com/calendar/

Raffle ticket prizes does NOT include parking.

Enroll now for preschool. Call 856-767-1751 ext. 303

for more information. Tours available daily Monday - Thursday

Pray...

Learn...

Play...

and grow with us!

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WIN BIG TICKETS

Win Big is the largest fundraiser for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Regional School. This year there are 80 prizes valued at over $70,000. Tickets help to offset tuition costs for school families. Tickets COST $50 and can be purchased after masses or through any school family. Drawing is on Dec. 12th at 7:00 PM in the gym. You must be over 18. You do not need to be present to win.

Employee Giving Campaign

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:

Designate the House of Charity in the Donor Choice Section

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.

Ask to be acknowledged! This ensures our parish will receive credit toward our House of Charity goal.

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.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND MARRIED COUPLES. Getting ready for school means lots of time spent on your children. After school begins, why not give yourselves some time together? Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next weekend dates are Oct 23-25 and Dec 11-3, 2015. Call 609-742-4035 for information or email applications@wwme-southjersy.org. Visit our website: wwme-southjersey.org.

ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY ANNOUNCES “THE FIRST”

ALUMNI WEEKEND KICKOFF EVENT FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

7:30pm to 11:30pm Proceeds will benefit

St. Joseph High School Tuition Assistance Program

PLACE: THE VILLA MANOR (BRIGALIAS) 55 Hay Street, Hammonton, NJ

COST: $50 PER PERSON Includes: appetizers, buffet, desserts, open bar, DJ and photo booth, door prizes, grand prize raffle, basket auction. Information on tickets please contact: Maureen Dean: mdean@stjoek12.org, Sonya Heard: sheard@stjoek12.org, Michelle Krisak: mkrisak@stjoek12.org. Deadline for tickets: September 25, 2015. MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND.

MASS OF HEALING

The Diocese of Camden’s Home and Parish Healthcare Services invites those undergoing treatment for cancer, and the survivors of cancer along with their families and caregivers, to join Bishop Dennis Sullivan as he celebrates a Mass of Healing and Thanksgiving. During the mass the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered to those in need. The Mass will be held on, Tuesday October 13th at 7:00 p.m., at the Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Road, Sewell, NJ. A reception for fellowship and sharing will take place at the parish center following the mass. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 8th, to karen.fisher@camdendiocese.org, or call (856)583-6123, if you plan to attend.

2015 Annual Justice for ALL Dinner The 2015 Annual Justice for ALL Dinner will take place at Adelphia Grand Ballroom in Deptford on Thursday, September 17th at 5:30 p.m., tickets are $95.00 per person. All proceeds will be used to provide direct assistance to clients in all six counties of the diocese: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem.

2015 Event Awards & Honorees Organizational ACTION Award Honoring the achievements of

The Camden County Police Department Under the leadership of Chief Scott Thomson

Individual ACTION Award Honoring the achievements of

Sister Graciela Rosas-Mendivil, MDPVM Holy Cross Parish, Bridgeton NJ

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St. Simon Stock Catholic Community

178 West White Horse Pike, Berlin, New Jersey 08081 Phone: (856) 767-2563 E-Mail: john_rich@me.com Web: http://www.stsimonstock.net

August 10, 2015

Dear Parish Nurse:

I hope this letter finds you well. I am asking for your help in the development of a very important new outreach program for our parish.

As a vibrant faith community, we have grown by helping each other in our faith journey over the years through service ministries such as the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Knights of Columbus, Youth Ministry, Adult Faith Formation, Social Justice and Visiting the Sick and Homebound. In addition, our Hospitality and Liturgical Ministries have also made invaluable contributions to St. Simon Stock Parish.

All of these ministries have one thing in common: parishioners who are willing to prayerfully consider sharing their gifts for the benefit of fellow parishioners. That is why I’m writing to you today. Our lay leadership, with support from the diocese, has been asked to explore the development of a parish nursing ministry.

In our diocese, the practice of parish nursing is guided by the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice (2005). Roles that a parish nurse assumes within a parish are influenced by the needs of the community and the expertise of the parish nurse[s]. Such a ministry would serve our own parish in a number of ways. Some of the roles that are based on the ANA Guidelines are health counselor, health educator, referral agent, advocate, integrator of faith and health, and coordinator of volunteer services.

I am not asking you to volunteer at this time; only to come to an informational meeting which will be held on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Center so that you can help us assess if a ministry is needed in our parish. If there is enough support from nurses like you, then we will determine how to move forward together.

Please take a moment to consider attending the September 29th. informational meeting and reach out to me either by phone or email. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me as well. Thanks for your consideration in this important ministry.

Sincerely,

Deacon John Deacon John Rich john_rich@me.com (856) 229-1273

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