226 Hurffville Road ● Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Phone: (856) 228-1616 Fax: (856) 228-6332

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter

PARISH INFORMATION

Reverend John Picinic, Pastor Reverend Alfred Onyutha, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Deacon Joseph Kain Mrs. Julie LaRosa, Youth Ministry Mrs. Judi DiBabbo, Director, Faith Formation Sr. Paula Randow, OSF, Principal Mrs. Joanne Raggio, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Linda Johansson, Business Manager Mrs. Charlene Campbell, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Candice Kelly-Devine, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Jeanne Passanante, Choir Director Mrs. Elayne Cipolla, Office Assistant Kathryn O’Callaghan, Notre Dame Intern

Parish Office Open weekdays from 9 AM-12 PM & 1-4 PM and Monday through Thursday from 6-8 PM and the 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9 AM-Noon 226 Hurffville Road Sewell, New Jersey 08080 856-228-1616 fax—856-228-6332 www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Christian Formation Office Open weekdays Monday—Thursday from 10 AM—4 PM 856-228-2215 Our Lady of Hope Regional School 420 South Blackhorse Pike Blackwood, New Jersey 08012 (856) 227-4442

Liturgical Schedule Saturday Evening Mass 4:30 PM Sunday Mass 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM Daily Mass 9:00 AM (and 7:00 PM on First Fridays) Holy Day Schedule (please check the bulletin) 7:00 PM (Vigil), 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Confessions Saturday Morning at 9:30 AM Saturday Afternoon from 3:45 to 4:25 PM First Fridays at 6:30 PM or by appointment Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM First Friday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 AM Saturday Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesdays after the 9:00 AM Mass

In the event of dire emergencies call 856– 352-2198—if you or a family member is in the hospital or

needs the Sacrament of Anointing.

Information about Preparing for Baptism or Marriage

may be found on our parish website.

We are happy to welcome the following into our Christian Community, RYAN JOSEPH LAROSA TEAGAN GRACE PINTO

JAX JOSEPH HABER

We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially LOUIS PANTALONE & GINA MANSI

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 4:30 p.m.—Multiple Intentions People of the Parish Salvatore Villari req. by the Mahon Family Robert E. Hughes, Sr. req. by Margot Gallwitz Katherine Napoli req. by Merton & Pat Briggs Virginia Diaz req. by Her Daughter, Nicole Diaz Judy Desrochers req. by Ed & Debbie McGuigan William Armbruster req. by Roseanne & Nelson Panichelli Debbie Ward req. by the Santosusso Family

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 8:00 a.m.—Concetta Sangiuliano req. by Her Husband, Bruno 10:00 a.m.—Rose Callahan req. by the Martell Family 11:30 a.m.—Rose Twardzik req. by Michael Carmolingo & Family 6:00 p.m.—Daniel McCann req. by His Family

MONDAY, APRIL 23 9:00 a.m.—Salvatore Villari req. by the Lafferty Family

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 9:00 a.m.—Robert Connolly req. by Jim & Fran McAdams

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 9:00 a.m.—Robert Consolo req. by the Stout Family

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 9:00 a.m.—Charles McMahon req. by His Wife, Clare

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 9:00 a.m.—Intentions of Gery Gallwitz req. by Mom SATURDAY, APRIL 28 9:00 a.m.—Robert S. Mazzeo req. by the Bishop Shad Assembly of K of C 4:30 p.m.—Dec’d Members of the Pinto & Rutherford Families req. by Chick & Kathi Pinto

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 8:00 a.m.—Multiple Intentions People of the Parish Rose Twardik req. by Jim & Kathy Kelly Victorina Tamayo req. by the Aseron Family Robert Hughes, Sr. req. by Mary Wolf Frank S. Dorando req. by the Aruffo Family Judy Desrochers req. by Betty Corso Ginny Bochanski (1st Anniv.) req. by Karen & David Schmid Teresa Freda req. by a Friend 10:00 a.m.—John D’Ortona. Sr. req. by the D’Ortona Family 11:30 a.m.—Mario & Carmela DiBartolo req. by Carol & Jim & Family 6:00 p.m.—Gloria Senteneri req. by Her Daughter, Sandra & Family

As you know, we are well underway with our Capital Campaign, “Catholic Strong”. We are already planning a first project and possibly a second as summer comes along. The project we are excited about is the removal of the wallpaper in the Church and repainting the entire Church, Vestibule and Sacristy area. The funds already raised will help pay the estimated cost of approximately $15,000 dollars. The second endeavor will be to clean the area on the right side of the driveway coming into the Church. This will be done in conjunction with Wedgewood School in order to make that property look presentable and safe. That job is estimated at approximately $25,000 dollars. If we are blessed and have additional funds, a third project will be discussed.

There is also tax incentive\break for those who have Traditional IRAs and are 70 and ½ years of age who are required to take distributions from their Traditional IRAs. When you withdraw from Traditional IRAs you must claim that money as income, however, if you instruct your brokerage\bank to send your distribution or whatever percentage you choose directly from the brokerage to your choice of charity you can deduct that from your total income. It must, however be directly from the brokerage, bank, etc., to the Charity. If you receive the money first

and then decide to donate it cannot be deducted. Please call me or email so I can be of further assistance if you wish to set up something of this nature to take advantage of the tax break. How to do it? Contact your IRA provider and ask for its charitable-distribution form. This does not work with a 401k or with a Roth IRA. I thank John Bagley, a parishioner of ours who brought this to our attention.

Our finance council is looking into other incentives and possible tax helps with your contributions, the tax laws are changing in 2018 so we are doing all we can to help provide that information to you as you so generously continue to give to Holy Family. If you come across anything as well please share it with me so that our parishioners can be informed.

Again, thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and love of our parish. I know that together we will reach our goal. With $892.000 dollars that will return to our parish we will secure a great future for our children and the generation that follows.

God bless you,

Father John

Reflections from Father John

The 2018 House of Charity is in progress and we need your help to reach this year’s parish goal of $201,500. We know that contributing to the House of Charity requires a sacrifice on your part and we ask that you prayerfully consider contributing to this worthwhile campaign if you have not yet done so.

To date we have received $151,803 (75.5 percent of our goal) in donations and pledges.

We thank those who have already contributed. Know that your gift is appreciated here at Holy Family and by the many who will benefit from your generosity.

If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please contact the parish office. Please pray for our those listed below.

Denise Allen, Myrna Anderson, Eladia Angud, Ann Ashton, Frances & Eric Berg, Helen Bernhardt, Kieran Billmann, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Erin Bossart, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Stephanie Brown, Jackie Campbell, Denielle Candolora, Michael Caporale, Devon Carbery, Rich Carroll, Denise Carson, Dee Cericola, Joe Cericola, Adele Charlton, Jaime Cherry-Kline, William Cherry, Harry Chew, Frank Chiriaco, Doreen Clark, Mike Cosmo, Irene Cramer, Luca Cundo, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Joseph Derr, Louis DeSantis, Patricia DeSantis, Carol DeVera, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido, Jim Donato, Veronica Egan, Nancy Ellis, Vince Esposito, Margi Fendt, Larry Ferringo, Holly Fitzgerald, Hortensia Formoso, Mary Jean Forde, Domenick Frese, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, John Gigliotti, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Tristan Joel Gonzales, Claire Grzechowiak, Dan Griggs, Jimmy Hanna, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Emerita Lacuanan, Bertha Lambert, Joann Lanzilotti, Vincent Lanzilotti, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Sonny Licud, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Joseph P. Mann, Dorothy Mansfield, Edward Manzo III, Mary Marinaro, Milana Marino, Nicole Mason, Sam Mayberry, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Tom McDevitt, Amanda McPoyle, Johnny Miller, Anne Molavi, Lois Murray, Linda Nelson, Marty Norman, Erin O’Keefe, Nicholas Oriente, Cindy Ortiz, Bill Overholt, Mary Ann Panto, Dan Paolucci, Barbara Rodier, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Monica Rushing, Patricia Sawyer, Jim Scanlon Jr., Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Mildred Shirley, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Lena Tietjen, Vince Ursino, Tom Venti, Dylan Vitucci, Jenn Ward, Amy Wassmuthm, Joseph Wehrman, Felicia Whipkey, Kurt Wohlgemuth, Marge Ziegenfuss, Mark Zimmerman

Please call the parish office if a loved one needs a priest.

If you have a friend or loved one serving in the military – please call the parish office, 228-1616, or send his/her name to joanne.raggio@churchoftheholyfamily.org so that we may include them in our prayers throughout the year. Please pray for: Brandon Balsama, Ryan Bandy, Marc-Anthony Bartolomeo, Nicholas Bedingfield, Adam Beitz, Patrick Billmann, Michael Blaszczyk, Antonio Brino, Kevin Britt, Mark Burns, Tim Campbell, Drakkar Carter, Christopher Cassidy, Calvin Colclough, Dylan Colclough, Tom Cunningham, Luke Demas, Daniel DiGiuseppe, Mark Dillon, Nicole Domingo, Eric Dougherty, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Geraldo Pabon Giglio, Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, Steven Horne, William Hossain, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Sean McKinney, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Samantha Preis, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Corey James Schwartz, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Michael Stadlman, Brett Staffieri, Sean Patrick Stailey, Nicholas Terasov, Sean Troy, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Pray for those Serving in the Military

Compassionate Outreach If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Line, please call Joan at (856) 589-3964 or Louie at (856) 582-3559 with your intention.

All requests are held in confidence.

Parish Prayer Line

A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend— Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who has been struggling with the loss of a loved one, loneliness, cancer, a layoff, relocation, divorce, a spiritual crisis, recuperation, single parenthood, or any of countless other life challenges? Our Stephen Ministers can provide them with the focused care, encouragement, and support they need to make it through the crisis. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this confidential, one-to-one care of a Stephen Minister, please contact the Stephen Ministry Leadership through the Parish Office (856-228-1616) or by email:

stephenministry@churchoftheholyfamily.org

Sunday, April 22—iRace Sunday Communion Music Practice—9:45 a.m., Church

AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Monday, April 23

Hearts—4:30 p.m., Aquin Boy Scouts—7:30 p.m., Aquin Parish Hall

Tuesday, April 24 Adoration—9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Chapel

PVI LeadershipMeeting—9:00 a.m., Aquin MOMs—10:00 a.m., Aquin

Afternoon Bible—1:30 p.m., Fausto Youth Rosary—6:00 p.m., Aquin Youth Choir—6:15 p.m., Aquin Adult Bible—7:15 p.m., Aquin

Two Hearts Prayer Group—7:30 p.m., Aquin Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 25 Hearts—6:00 p.m., Aquin

GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Thursday, April 26

Adult Choir—7:00 p.m., Church St. Vincent de Paul Society—7:30 p.m., Aquin

AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Friday, April 27

Stephen Ministry CE—6:00 p.m., Aquin Saturday, April 28

AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room Mother Daughter Tea—10:00 a.m., Aquin

Youth Bake Sale—After 4:30 Mass

Prayer Shawls are available for those who are sick and in need of prayerful comfort. Each shawl is handmade with prayers knitted or crocheted right in. If you would like a prayer shawl for a loved one, please contact Donna at 582-7578.

COURAGE is a support group sponsored by the Diocese of

Camden helping Catholic men and women with same-sex at-traction to live chastely and to deepen and broaden their Catholic faith. For more information call the confidential hot-line at 856-365-1570 or visit website at www.couragerc.net

You Are Invited! Friday, April 27 at 7:00 PM

The Prayer of Abraham - Fr. John Paul Picinic Come hear about Abraham’s conversations with God. What example can you take away to improve your own prayer life? Doors open at 6:30 Light Refreshments Served Handicapped Accessible Invite your friends.

Collegium Center For Faith and Culture, 301 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 The Sancta Familia Council of the

Knights of Columbus will offer an opportunity to sign up for Stocks Bakery Sale of vanilla pound cakes for $15 each. Pre-paid orders will be taken after mass this weekend on a first-come first-serve basis until the limited number of cakes sell out. Pick up of cake swill be the weekend of May 19-20.

All proceeds are to benefit the K of C Scholarship Fund.

YOUTH MINISTRY BAKE SALE—April 28-29 Plan to stop to select a baked good and help

support our Youth Ministry’s activities after all but the 6:00 p.m. mass next weekend.

The Primavera Festival Sunday, May 6, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join us for an entertainment showcase hosted by Bob Pantano of WOGL 98.1 radio. Listen and dance to the Sounds of Philly. Enjoy the specialties of Aversa’s Italian Bakery and others – plus the Beer & Wine Garden, take a chance on the “pick a prize”, TV & other raffles, also face painting, balloon artist & take a picture at the photo booth

Admission is $35.00 for adults; $10 for children 13-18; free for children 12 and younger —includes all food, beer, wine, soft drinks, desserts, and entertainment. Tickets available to purchase after weekend masses and at the parish office during the week.

Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Come dressed to impress and join us for a wonderful morning with crafts, games, cookie decorating, photo opportunities, delicious teas, and a princess buffet! The morning activities will be capped off with a fabulous runway fashion show starring only

the most qualified experts: your daughters!

Tickets may be purchased at the parish office during the week through Wednesday. Prices are $10 for 13 & older; $5 for 3-12 year olds; (2 years and younger are free, but still need a ticket)

Following The Way of St. James on the Road of Life Inspired by El Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James)

and sponsored by VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services in cooperation with Holy Trinity Parish.

A day of spiritual exercise and walking to celebrate and support the health and well-being of our parents and grandparents.

Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Beginning at St. James Church, 6415 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor,08406

Schedule: 9:00 a.m.—Gathering for Morning Prayer at St. James Church 9:15 a.m.—Pilgrimage Walk to Blessed Sacrament Church, Margate 10:00 a.m.—Eucharist Adoration, Meditation & Rest at Blessed Sacrament Church-Trinity Chapel, Margate 10:30 a.m.—Pilgrimage Walk returning to Saint James Church, Ventnor 11:30 a.m.-o-Celebration of the Mass, St. James Church, Ventnor 12:30 p.m.—Lunch & Presentations, St. James Parish Center, Ventnor ALL are welcome to join us for this special day of prayer, fitness and fellowship.

Sunday, April 22

iRace4Vocations is an annual event that welcomes people of all ages to participate in our 5K or walk in our 1 Mile courses both praying for and promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life. It begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Sullivan and ends with food and family entertainment. This 'faithraiser' encourages each participant to come with prayer pledges for vocations to our diocese. The 7th Annual iRace4Vocations will take place at Washington Lake Park (626 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080). The schedule for the day is: 12:00pm--Registration and Check-in (Walkers Only) 1:00pm--Mass 2:00pm--Registration and Check-in (Runners & Walkers) 3:00pm--5k Run/1 mile Family Walk 4:00pm--Picnic and Family Entertainment

Vacation Bible School Be sure to register for this great week of fun, faith, crafts, games, science bible stories and songs and memories to last for years to come! July16-20 from 9:30a.m.-12:00 p.m. for our pre-k, 3-5th graders! There is also a track for 6th-8th and 9th-12th graders held in the evenings from 7:00-9:00. Register sooner than later to help our volunteer team with planning and preparing! Forms are available in the Parish Office and Religious Education Office. Questions? Please contact Julie LaRosa: jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org

Baptism Prep—Parents must attend a prep class before

Baptism is conferred. Expectant parents as well as Godparents are encouraged to attend. It is imperative that you register in advance for a class.

Tuesday, May 8 Tuesday, June 12

Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Plan ahead by calling Elayne at 228-1616 to schedule.

JDR

Life-Long Faith Formation & Evangelization

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8

The Office of Faith Formation will be open for business Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.

Please call 228-2215 to speak to a staff member during office hours or to leave a voice message.

“I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep…and they will heed my voice.” - JOHN 10:14-16 When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do Stewards listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in “quiet whispers”, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response. Received Budgeted Difference April 8, 2018 $13842 $16,250 -$2,408 FY 2018 to date $652,657 $666,250 -$13,393

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Consider making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. It will help you enjoy life with a new closeness to each other and God. Your don’t need it—you DESERVE a Marriage Encounter Weekend! Upcoming weekends are May 4-6 and October 19-21. For more information call 609-741-8012 or email applications@wwme-southjersey.org

Visit our website wwme-southjersey.org

South Jersey Catholic Cemeteries Offers a New Discount for VITALity Members

Beginning in 2018 members of the VITALity Senior Healthcare Wellness Program receive a discount on the purchase of pre-need burial privileges. Additionally, members receive a discount on memorialization merchandise such as vases, crucifixes, porcelain portraits and the floral program. Members only need to provide their membership card to receive their discounts. Not a member? To join contact VITALity at 888-268-4825 or online at www.VITALity.camdendiocese.org.

In addition, South Jersey Catholic Cemeteries offers other discounts including pre-need purchases, pre-need payment in full, employees and veterans (where available). Call South Jersey Catholic Cemeteries at 855-MyPrePlan (855-697-7375) or visit our website at www.SouthJerseyCatholicCemeteries.org to learn how you can take advantage of these discounts.

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass If in this calendar year (01/01/18 through 12/31/18), you are

celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary of 25, 50, 60 or 70 years or more of marriage, please join us in celebrating on Sunday, June 10, at 3:00 p.m. Mass in Glassboro, at Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish. Bishop Sullivan will be the

celebrant. A light reception will follow in the parish hall. Registration forms are available at the parish office and in the gathering space of the church. Registration deadline is May 18. For more information please contact the parish office at 856-228-1616.

Youth Ministry News RSVP is always helpful in planning but not required

jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org

4/22—Be sure to check out iRace with your families! 4/24—Rosary Group 6-7pm: 5th-12th graders are invited to pray the rosary together and enjoy community time and snacks 4/26—Our Lady of Hope Breakfast Youth parishioners in 5th-8th grades who attend OLOH are invited for breakfast before school to enjoy some community-building activities and to learn about upcoming ways to become involved in their parish! 7:30-8:00 a.m. 4/26—The Rock@Twp. 9th-12th grade students are invited to join us 2:15-3:00 p.m. in the IMC for snacks, Catholic discussion and activities as well as finding out about upcoming ways to become involved in their parish! 4/28 and 4/29—Youth Ministry Bake Sale after all Masses except the 6:00 p.m. Donations are needed as well as volunteers to help organize and sell the baked goods! All proceeds help to keep our Youth Ministry program going! Please contact Julie for more information!