The Church of Epiphany ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Staff REV. MICHAEL SANTANGELO, Pastor LOUIS V. COMMISSO, Deacon MICHAEL MULLARKEY, Deacon RONALD NOWAK, Deacon KIM LORENTZEN, Director Religious Education JAMES McMAHON, Business Administrator DANIEL DANTONI, Director of Music DONNA WOODLEY, Parish Secretary CAROL LORE, Finance Secretary DANA TOSCANO, Administrative Asst., Rel. Ed. MICHAEL & AMY NOWAK, Middle school Youth Group Our Church Gathers for Celebration of the Eucharist ON SUNDAY at 8:00, 10:00 am & 12:00 Noon ON SATURDAY 9:00 am and Vigil of Sunday, at 5:00 pm ON WEEKDAYS Monday thru Saturday at 9:00 am ON HOLIDAYS Mass as Announced Wed Sun. Thurs. Fri. . Sat Mon. Thurs. Jan. 1 April 20 May 29 Aug. 15 Nov. 1 Dec. 8 Dec. 25 Solemnity of Mary Easter Ascension Thursday Assumption of Mary Feast of All Saints Immaculate Conception Christmas The Sacrament of Penance On Saturday at the Church 3:30 to 4:30 pm or by appointment anytime. Sacrament of Marriage Saturday at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm. Necessary preparations require that arrangements be made one year in advance. Rectory / Parish Office 615 Thiele Road, Brick Township, NJ 08724 732-458-0220 FAX: 732-458-0855 Office Hours Mon.-Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Fri. 9:00 to 3:00 pm Summer Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00am to 3:00pm Home Page Website: www.churchofepiphany.org Religious Education Office Hours 732-785-0872 Mon. Wed. Thurs. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. 9:00 am to 7:00 Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Summer Hours: 9:00AM-2:00PM Sacrament of Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 1:15p.m. We emphasize sacramental preparation consisting of a four part Parish Baptism Process, in which the infant is always present. To schedule Baptism, please call the church office, at least one month in advance. Letters of Recommendation Letters of Recommendation to act as sponsors will be issued only to parishioners who attend Mass regularly, are confirmed and if married, are married in the Church. To help us make this judgment, we expect you to be registered with us for 3 months. Weekly use of envelopes (with or without a contribution) also helps. To arrange for Letters of Recommendation or Baptismal certificates, please call the parish office during office hours. Welcome New Parishioners Please fill out a registration form obtained in the Commons Area or contact the parish office during office hours. Envelopes will be ordered in your name. Departing Parishioners, please notify the office as well at 732-458-0220. NOVEMBER 30  1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, November 29, 2014 9:00AM Balim Katz by Danielle Mason 5:00PM Alice Steensen by Judy & Larry Wagner Sunday, November 30, 2014 8:00AM Charles (Chuck) Forman by Al & Gloria Culos 10:00AM Patrick J., Margaret & Jerome Erwin by Dan Erwin 12:00N Theresa Cherussery by Grace, George & Marshall People of Parish Monday, December 1, 2014 9:00AM Alice Steensen by Ralph & Regina Feruce Peter Canning by John, Mary & Aisling Howley Tuesday, December 2, 2014 9:00AM Michael & Yolanda Percopo by Daughters Wednesday, December 3, 2014 9:00AM Irene Addeo by Jim Sullivan Salvatore Timpani by Diane & Mike Harrison Thursday, December 4, 2014 9:00AM Stan Wilk by Peg Weber Friday, December 5, 2014 9:00AM Melanie Clemente by Deacon Rene & Edna Grey Book Saturday, December 6, 2014 9:00AM Jerome May by Sharon & Chris Heart 5:00PM Ed Aulise by Terry Aulise People of Parish Sunday, December 7, 2014 8:00AM Charles (Chuck) Forman by Dennis & Mary Lou McGuiness 10:00AM Tirone Family by Sara Durante 12:00N Lee Dreker by Pat Demeraski Sunday Scripture Here are next Sunday’s Scripture readings SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, December 1, 2014 8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 9:00AM Helping Hands PO#1 Kit 11:00AM Stokes Steppers – PH#1 2:30PM Senior Exercise - APR 4:00PM Adoration – WA Tuesday, December 2, 2014 10:00AM Bible Study – APR 5:30PM Grade 4 Penance Service – APR 5:30PM CCD Grades 1-3 & 5-8 Vets Middle School 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul – PH#2 7:30PM Contemporary Group - WA 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1 7:30PM Finance Meeting – APR Wednesday, December 3, 2014 9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR 12:00PM Set up Magi Luncheon - APR 6:00PM Girl Scout Trp #1270 7:00PM Separated, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2 7:00PM Bethany Mass of Remembrance - WA 8:00PM K of C Officer’s Meet – PH#3 Thursday, 9:00AM 11:00AM 12:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM December 4, 2014 Helping Hands PO#2 Kit Stokes Steppers – PH#1 Magi Luncheon – APR Baptismal Gathering – WA/APR Melody Choir – WA Adult Choir - WA Friday, December 5, 2014 7:00PM Nativity Rehearsal - WA 8:00PM AA – APR Saturday, December 6, 2014 8:30AM Morning Prayer and Rosary – WA 12:00PM Memorial Mass – WA 12:00PM Private Party – PH#1 1:00PM Social Support Group – APR 4:30PM Grade 8 Bake Sale 6:45PM K of C Living Nativity - WA Sunday, December 7, 2014 8:00AM Grade 8 Bake Sale at all Masses 10:15AM Children’s Liturgy of The Word - APR 10:45AM R.C.I.A. – APR The Feast of Immaculate Conception Of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Monday, December 8th Masses will be celebrated at 9:00AM & 7:00PM 2 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK ANN MARIE JENNICK, MAUREEN WALTHER, JOHN OGRODOWSKI, MARYANN LANDICINO, CATHY BRENNER, MARIADORA SALDINO, JILLIAN, JERRY COMMISSO, GERALD AITZ , LUCY RAMOS, JOE MIGNONE, TINA MIGNONE , JUNE LINTOT, CHARLES WALKER, TYLER POPP, BARBARA THIEME, ROBERT STRUENING , MIKE ROSSI, JOHN HILLA GAIL POLHUSKY, HELEN CONFORTH, DONALD NORTH, RICHARD MARRNITZ ROBERT PETTINATTO, ANN MARIE JENNICK JOHN CASTELLUCCI, KATHLEEN O’DONNELL “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. 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 November 30, 2014 The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for Special Intention; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is for Cathy Brenner by Joan Mullee; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is in memory of Emily Rotondi by Al & Gloria Culos; SPIRITUAL BOUQUET REQUESTS FOR FRIDAY, December 5, 2014 at 9:00 am Mass Deceased Kevin McCarthy Richard Herb Louis Buono Louellen Renda Patricia Young Daniel Kelly Gail Wall Margaret Light Ray Pizzi Larry Higgins Elizabeth Riley Christine Dennis Rose & Renzo Baldassari Ann & Eugene Miller Mary & James Pizzi F. Merritt Lorentzen Maryann McCarthy Gina & Joseph Taibi Barbara Tafuri Living The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is in memory of Charles Forman by Al & Gloria Culos. St. Vincent de Paul May the wellsprings of compassion flow deep within you until you can taste the tears of your brothers and sisters. There are several parishioners that contribute to the St. Vincent de Paul Society on a regular basis. We would like to thank you for your continued support which is an encouragement to our members. God bless you. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3&4 Christmas Wish Tree “2014” A Memorial Mass will be held in honor of ELIZABETH RILEY on December 6 at 12:00PM. The Wish tree will be up November 21st. Please take a heart and purchase a new gift to make a child’s wish come true. Let us give that reflects the love we have for Jesus. Please bring unwrapped gifts to the parish office No later than Monday December 15th. Hearts must be taped on Gifts. Thank you for sharing and caring – Helping Hands Ministry 3 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER 11/30/2014 ***Our Current Budget*** This year we need $9963.00 weekly to fund our budget. Our collection last week was $6,681.00 which is short by $3282.00. ***The Annual Catholic Appeal*** So far this year, as of 11/19 we have received pledges of $36,331 from 190 Parishioners..This is 75.7% of our goal. We need an additional $11,669 in new pledges to have a shot a meeting our goal..Please continue to be as generous as you can. If we reach our goal we can realize a MINIMUM rebate of $9600. Our Goal = $48,000.00, but as of now we are going to fall short. We sincerely thank you for your past generosity and ask that you prayerfully consider an increased gift to the appeal this year. Visit (www.churchofepiphany.org) for Online Giving Link. WELCOME TO ONLINE GIVING FOR “THE CHURCH OF EPIPHANY” We are grateful for your support of our Church. Online giving allows you to make contributions to our Church without writing checks or worrying about cash donations. This site lets you set up automatic contributions and change the timing or amount of your gift at anytime. You may also make one time donations to special causes. Please click on “Create New Account” and complete your initial one time account registration. Thank you. “Epiphany is People” 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. “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. “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. PATHMARK COMMUNITY REWARDS – Have you heard the news? December is Pathmark Community Rewards Sign up Month for The Church of Epiphany Introducing the New Pathmark Community Rewards Card! Important Details & Highlights:  On or about October 24 >>> Everyone who provided a mailing address when they registered their old Pathmark card(s) will receive their NEW PreRegistered Community Card in the mail. These Pre-Registered cards are already linked to our group and ready to use.  October 31 >>> Community Cards will be available store-wide. Supporters who do not receive a card by mail can simply pick up their New Community Rewards Card at any Pathmark Customer Service desk.  No Phone Option >>> Supporters MUST USE THEIR “ACTUAL CARD. Participation will be extended to A&P and other food stores in the future! Now when you use your Pathmark Club Card, you’ll continue to receive your current rewards…AND you can also earn 1% for the Church of Epiphany. 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!! “FOR HEAVEN SAKE” 732-449-7253 FOR HEAVEN SAKE is a religious gift shop located at 608 Brighton Ave., in Spring Lake Heights. When a parishioner that makes a purchase in their store and designates “the Church of Epiphany”, we will receive a $1 donation from their store. Please visit their store when you want to purchase a religious gift. Thank you. 4 Come Join Us at the Stable Each of our Religious Education Students are required to attend 3 class masses with a parent throughout the year in addition to attending weekly Sunday Mass as well as Holy Days of Obligation. Prayer cards will be issued only on the days that you are scheduled to attend a class mass . After each mass there will be someone in the Commons Area or in the Parish Office that will distribute the prayer card. Please bring the prayer card to your teacher on Tuesday so that your attendance will be confirmed. If your child is unable to attend the scheduled class mass time and you need to attend a different mass that weekend, please email Kim Lorentzen at [email protected] so that accommodations can be made. Thank you. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPCOMING DATES: 12/14 – 2nd Grade Mass 8:00AM 1st Grade Mass 10:00AM This year’s Living Nativity will be presented on Saturday, December 6, at 6:45PM. Immediately following the performance, there will be a tree lighting ceremony and caroling outside the church. Refreshments will be served in the APR. There is no admission charge. POLAR EXPRESS MOVIE NIGHT Save the Date for… All aboard the “Polar Express!” for children grades 1st – 5th. Date: Saturday, December 20th from 6:00-8:15PM. Admission: $3.00 per Child. (Admission fee includes: 1 hot chocolate & movie). Snacks will be available for purchase through the Junior Youth Group. Tickets are available in the Religious Ed office or at the CCD sign in table on Tuesday evenings. Please see the upcoming flyer for more info! Parents: This is a great opportunity for you to get some last minute shopping done! Middle School Youth: When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30PM – 8:00PM Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR After all Masses December 6 & 7th. Sponsored by the Church of Epiphany 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates. All proceeds will help defray the cost of the annual Community Valentines Day Luncheon. LESSONS AND CAROLS The festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Christian worship celebrating the birth of Jesus. The story of the birth of Jesus is interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir music. Come join with our choir on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00PM for this joyous celebration of the birth of Jesus. “Child Friendly” fellowship will follow the service. Penance Service Nicholas Philip Maida child of Nicholas & Kristen Thursday, December 12th at 7:00PM. All are invited to gather together here at The Church of Epiphany to celebrate God being with us during the Advent Season. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available afterwards. There will be several priests available to assist in hearing confessions. 5 how many wounds can be healed, how many chances for growth in the life of the church are offered to us, but we fail to take advantage. Gospel: Mark 13:33-37 Just as a servant watching over the master’s house does not know when he will return, we do not know the hour of the Second Coming Mark reminds us of the warning from Jesus to always be on guard, for we know not the day nor the hour. “Jesus said to his disciples: “be constantly on the watch! Stay awake! You do not know when the appointed time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own task; and he orders the man at the gate to watch with a sharp eye.” The church needs ministers at worship, teachers as catechists, sponsors for RCIA candidates. The church needs models for our youth, and support for our aging and homebound. Who is ready to respond to these needs? Advent offers a new beginning. Are you ready? His coming today is what is all important. Around the Diocese March for Life 2015 The March For Life will be held in Washington DC on Thursday, January 22, 2015. The theme for this year’s march is EVERY LIFE IS A GIFT! We will again be joining with neighboring parishes in riding the bus to Washington DC in support of God’s greatest fight to us all; life. In Washington we will join with people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds who fight for the rights of the unborn. Buses bring young people from all over the country, traveling for hours and their enthusiasm and energy are contagious! A new season of grace begins, advent, when we remember the first coming of Christ, anticipate His future coming and discern His presence among us today. The image of the traveler found in the person of Jesus is so appropriate. The bus will arrive at St. Peters, 403 Forman Ave., Pt Pleasant Beach at 6:45AM and depart at 7 sharp. We will arrive in Washington a approximately 11AM. You are then able to go on your own or stay with the group as we hear the speakers, then proceed on the march. The bus will depart at 4PM and stop at Cactus Willies Buffet for dinner on your own, arriving back at St. Peters about 10PM. We have been given our personal, as well as collective tasks. He has placed certain responsibilities in our hands. As disciples we are called to be faithful followers, stellar examples as parents, responsible members of His flock and enthusiastic in the practice of our faith. Cost is $10.00 payable to St. Peters. Call Ellen Conaghan at 732-899-7322 to reserve a seat. 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