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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Galloway, New Jersey
Welcome to Our Parish Family!
Contact Information
Mass Intentions
MAILING ADDRESS
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH
146 S. Pitney Road, Building 1
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
609-652-0008
609-652-0883
WORSHIP SITES
SATURDAY, December 26, 2015
4:00 PM
(A) Anthony Lombardi/ Mom and Dad
4:30 PM
(SN) Costa Family
SUNDAY December 27, 2015
8:30 AM
(A) Michelina Romano/ Daughter
8:45 AM
(SN) Henry Haker/ Maria & Jay Pierpont
Walter Roesch/Alice Johnson
Gene Montecalvo Sr./ Lori, Ed & Ed Jr.
Evelyn Guerrieri/ Family
10:30 AM
(SN) People of the Parish
11:00 AM
(A) Raul Albert Castillo/ M/M Joseph Nanfara
LJ & Eleanora Cunning ham/ Nancy Riddell
Joann (Cookie)Russomano/ Tim & Ryan Demilio
Most Rev Bishop Thomas Donato/ Maryann & Leo
Isabella Bobay/ Linda & Joe McCarthy
Gary Ploch/ Dennis & Meg Connelly
12:45 PM
(A) Mass in Creole
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH
Email: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.olphparish-nj.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
146 S. Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
Telephone: 609-652-7134, Fax: 609-652-2544
MONDAY December 28, 2015
7:00 AM
(SN) Costa Family
8:00 AM
(A) Rufina Delgado/ Daughter
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
652-0008, EXT. 207, FAX: 652-0883
TUESDAY December 29, 2015
8:00 AM
(A) Richard Ardito/ Phyllis & Joel Ollander
12:15 PM
(A) Thomas Gruja/ John Burke
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays
3:00 PM – Assumption
3:30 PM – St. Nicholas
or by appointment with a priest
WEDNESDAY December 30, 2015
7:00 AM
(SN) Richard Kaminski/Evonne Kaminski
8:00 AM
(A) Sick of our Parish
MASS SCHEDULE
THURSDAY December 31, 2015 – New Year’s Eve
8:00 AM
(A) Dionisio Ojeda, Jr./ Family
5:00 PM
(SN) People of the Parish both living and deceased
6:00 PM
(A) Marty Russell/ Jim & Vicky Ryan
(ASSUMPTION CHURCH)
146 S Pitney Rd
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 PM
Weekdays:
8:00 am M-T-W-T-F
12:15 PM Tues & Thurs
FRIDAY January 1, 2016
8:45 AM
(SN) People of the Parish both living and deceased
10:00 AM
(A) Special intentions of Patrick Eigbe/ Family
10:30 AM
(SN) Mass in Spanish
11:30 AM
(A) Mass in Creole
(ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH)
525 St Louis Ave, Egg Harbor
Saturday: 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:45 AM (English) & 10:30 AM (Spanish)
Daily: 7:00 AM M-W-F (English)
Spanish Mass 6:30 PM Tuesdays
SATURDAY January 2, 2016
9:00 AM
(A) George McCarten/ Kay & Dick Noble
4:00 PM
(A) Francis Doughtery/ Kristy Torres and Family
Elizabeth Beck/ Marge Fortis
Richard Sulzer/ Cheryl & David Brunette
Thomas Nardo/ Cheryl & David Brunette
Richard Ardito/ Lou & Grace Anne Lombardi
Alba Fischer/ Claudia Gardner
4:30 PM
(SN) Jean Habercorn/Butterhof Family
SERVICIO PASTORAL A LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Misa Dominical a las 10:30 am en la iglesia
Ultreya de Cursillo todos los Martes a las 7:30 pm
Confesion Martes a las 6:30 pm en la iglesia o con cita previa.
ALTAR LINENS for the month of January
at St. Nicholas site
Pat Schwarzbach
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SUNDAY January 3, 2016
8:30 AM
(A) Richard Kraly/ Kraly Family
8:45 AM
(SN) Anthony Capille/ Maria & Jay Pierpont
Gene Montecalvo/ Rita, Dennis, Sharon Archetto
Nadine Wormann/ St. Vincent de Paul Society
Walter Roesch/ Rose & Charles Roesch
Martha Rundio/ Husband and family
10:30 AM
(SN) Kathia Cruz/
11:00 AM
(A) Giovanna Pullella/ Marty and Rosa Bradley
12:45 PM
(A) Mass in Creole
Our Staff
Pastor .................................................................................... Rev. Nicholas Dudo
Parochial Vicar ……………………………………………………………………Rev. Vincent Orum
Deacon ......................................................................................Michael Guerrieri
Deacon ............................................................................................ Frank Cerullo
Director of Youth Faith Formation .................................................. Nancy Riddell
Maintenance Supervisor ....................................................................... Rich Sooy
Bookkeeper ...................................................................................... Kristy Torres
Secretary/Receptionist................................................................... Rebecca Kane
Religious Education Secretary........................................................Terri Moncrief
Sacristan ..................................................................................... Maria Ingegneri
The Pastor’s Corner
“Bear much fruit and…Be my Disciple!
Be my Disciple and…Bear much fruit!”
Christmas is always a joyous time, but I hope that this year you sense a deeper awareness of
the ‘glad tidings’ revealed in the birth of the Christ Child. Why? Because the celebration of
Christmas 2015 occurs within the Jubilee Year of Mercy, proclaimed by Pope Francis and
inaugurated just 3 weeks ago on December 8 – the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Over the course of the next 12 months, for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Holy Father has
challenged us to seek the opportunities to experience the mercy of God and to be vessels of
mercy as members of His Church, bringing the joy & hope of the Christmas message to all we
meet.
Our world is troubled! The darkness of sin permeates every aspect of our lives. Fear, anxiety,
depression, loneliness, stress, anger, impurity, apathy, arrogance, and lack of charity bombard us daily, and sometimes we succumb
to the pressure and temptation and become agents of these negative attitudes ourselves.
The antidote for all of this is the all-powerful and unfathomable love and mercy of God – expressed in the life, death, resurrection and
teaching of Jesus Christ.
Today, we are invited, like the Shepherds and Wise Men, to come to the Lord – not just to give Him praise and gifts, but to know Him,
love Him and serve Him and become agents of His mercy in the world. This requires a real relationship with Jesus, through which we
become His Disciples!
Many of us know OF Jesus, but do we truly KNOW JESUS?! How much time in our day or week do we offer to God, to let Him into our
lives? How can we experience the joy and peace that only Christ can give?!
To help you develop a better relationship with Christ, the parish is giving every family a book entitled, “Rediscover Jesus” by Matthew
Kelly, an internationally acclaimed Catholic author and speaker. This book contains 40 chapters that are only 2-3 pages in length. The
aim of the book is to make us aware of God’s presence around us and encourages us to trust in Him.
We ask you to read one chapter of “Rediscover Jesus” daily, beginning on January 1, 2016. You will then finish the book the day
before Ash Wednesday – giving you the opportunity to enter Lent with a renewed relationship with the Lord.
On behalf of the Parish staff & clergy, including Fr. Armando and Fr. Vincent, I wish you a Blessed Christmas; praying that the mercy
and love of God may strengthen your faith to become His Disciple and know His peace throughout the New Year!
Peace, Merry Christmas Fr. Nick
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HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS – If you know of someone who
would like to have communion brought to their home, please call
the parish office.
Parish Membership
A good family works together and supports each other. The
members of a family have to constantly work at building
relationships by getting to know each other. Our parish family is
no different. To be true members of our parish family we need to
build relationships, work together and provide support for our
mission – which is live out our discipleship in Christ.
ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY – From September to May we meet on
the second Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm in the St Nicholas
rectory. For further information call Donna at 965-2740.
PERPETUAL NOVENA in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous
Medal – If you or a loved one is in need of healing, come and join
us each Monday after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Chapel.
With this understanding we can focus on the ways we are known
to be a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Family.
Building relationships require telling people about ourselves. In
the parish this is done by filling out a registration form. In such a
large parish, registration is a practical and necessary tool for
members to be known.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – If you are interested in learning more
about the Knights or would like to become a member, please call
Bob Luke at 609-652-7992 or for the Egg Harbor chapter call
George Ordille 965-2813 or visit: kofc3500.org
Working together means active inter-involvement. Being “active”
in a parish family means that the individual or family attends
Mass weekly, holy days, and participates in other parish activities
according to need, desire, interest and availability. A member of
the parish also supports the parish.
Adoration of the
Most Blessed Sacrament
Held weekly on Wednesdays beginning 8:30 A.M. at
our Assumption site. Adoration closes
with Benediction at 6:00 pm. If you would like to
volunteer, please call the parish office.
Support is given in the areas of time talent and treasure. As in all
families, being present (time), offering your skills (talent) and
contributing financially (treasure) are part of sharing the
communal responsibilities.
Religious Education
If someone asks me or a member of the Parish staff if you are a
member of this parish family; for instance, if you are to be a
sponsor for baptism or confirmation or are planning a wedding
here as your “home parish”, then we need to use the above
criteria to determine your membership.
OFFICE (609) 652-0008, ext 208
MONDAY THRU THURSDAY: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
One of the promises that parents make when having their children
baptized is “accepting the responsibility of training [their child] in the
practice of the faith” and it is the parents’ duty to “bring [them] up to
keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us.”
For Your Information
This training begins in the home and the Church supports parents in
this responsibility by offering Religious Education – either through a
Catholic school or a Religious Education Program.
If you are new to our parish and have not registered, there are
registration forms in the back of the Church. You can complete
and return by way of the collection basket or stop in the parish
office. Registration forms can also be found on our website.
The Religious Education program here at OLPH Parish offers a
variety of class meeting times and days, all meant to reinforce
what your children are learning from you. Please contact our
office to find out more about how we can help you nurture the
gift of faith that you have accepted from God on behalf of your
child. Also, if you feel the call to help support this mission of the
Church as a teacher (catechist) or aide, please contact us.
STAR HERALD NEWSPAPER –If you would like to start receiving
the paper, please call the parish office and we will start delivery.
If you would like to discontinue please let us know.
SANCTUARY CANDLE OR FLOWERS – If you wish to memorialize
or honor someone by having the Sanctuary candle burn for a
week, the suggested donation is $10. Flowers by the Blessed
Mother are $15. Please contact the parish office for further
information.
Youth Ministry
PARISHIONERS & VISITORS – Temporary envelopes (envelope is
labeled “Welcome”) are in the back of the church, which you can
use for the collections. Additionally, if you put a check in with no
envelope, your donation is recorded.
FIRST SATURDAY MASS - 9:00 am, at our Assumption worship
site. All are welcome to join. Our next Mass is Saturday, January
2, 2015.
MONTHLY ROSARY - First Friday of the month in the Chapel at
7:00 pm. All are welcome. Next gathering is Friday, February 5,
2016. There will be no January rosary.
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Are you a teen looking for an active group that enjoys fun, games,
outings, and social service projects that truly impacts other’s
lives? If your answer is “yes,” then look no further as OLPH has a
group just for you! We believe that coming together in friendship
keeps our faith strong while at the same time having fun and
serving others. We gather in a safe environment where you can
share your thoughts and ideas at your own comfort level. Come
and check us out and you will see that you will be warmly
welcomed. Our motto is definitely “the more the merrier”! If you
would like to be on our email list to learn of upcoming events
please email [email protected] to stay in the loop or
to ask any questions you may have about the group and/or
upcoming events. We can’t wait to meet you!
Important Parish Policies and Information
Baptisms
Funerals
Baptisms are celebrated on the third and fourth Sunday of each
month, (unless otherwise specified) at 12:00 PM. First time
parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation Session
held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the
Parish Office. To make arrangements for a baptism and register
for the Session, please call the Parish Office.
One of life’s unpleasant realities is dealing with death – our own,
and that of our loved ones. While our understanding of death
continues to grow, our faith concerning its outcome remains
consistent: that it is overcome, defeated, destroyed by the
power of God in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
How Christians have celebrated the mystery of death has
evolved over the years. In our own time, we have seen many
changes that have left many confused about what can and
should be done, and what should be avoided. The following may
clear some confusion:
A WORD ABOUT GODPARENTS (BAPTISM)
AND SPONSORS (CONFIRMATION):
Before you ask someone to be a godparent or sponsor, or before
accepting this honor, please consider the following: godparents
and sponsors are people of faith who so exemplify what it means
to be a member of the Church that they inspire (or hope to
inspire) the one they are sponsoring and will support that person
in his/her journey of faith. To be considered eligible, certain
conditions must be met, which is why the Church insists that a
certificate of eligibility, obtained from the prospective
godparent/sponsor’s home parish, be provided prior to the
celebration of the sacrament.
• A VIGIL SERVICE of prayers, readings from Scripture and
intercessions may be offered during the viewing of the body
if this will take place the evening before the funeral
Mass/burial.
• A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL is celebrated the day the
body is to be buried (unless cremated remains will be
interred on another day). All baptized Roman Catholics are
entitled to a full Mass of Christian Burial, regardless of the
level of faithfulness to church practice by the deceased or
their families. Only those under an official edict of censure
by the local bishop or the Pope may not receive a Funeral
Mass. In such an extreme case, a Funeral Service Outside of
the Mass may be celebrated with the permission of the local
bishop.
The applicant must be formally registered in a parish. If we
don’t know you, how can we testify that you are eligible?
Furthermore, the applicant should make his/her own request,
since their role as a sponsor is to witness to the child their own
personal commitment to Christ and His Church.
Applicants must be 1. fully initiated (That is, they have received the
sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation), 2. practicing
members of the Church (regularly attend Mass and are active in the
parish), and 3. at least 16 years of age. The pastor can dispense from
the age minimum, provided that the applicant meets these
sacramental requirements.
• A RITE OF COMMITTAL is prayers offered at the graveside (or
place of internment).
• A custom growing in popularity is to have a viewing of the
body (either at a funeral home or in the church) followed
immediately by the funeral Mass and burial. In this case,
there is no vigil prayer service.
Where we run into the most difficulties is if the applicant is married.
We cannot issue a certificate of eligibility to a married person if the
marriage is not valid in the Catholic Church. For a marriage to be
valid, a sanctioned Catholic priest must have performed it or, if
celebrated outside the Church, with a formal dispensation granted by
the local bishop. Civil marriages or those performed by non-Catholic
religious officials without a formal dispensation are not valid in the
Church.
• As with weddings, music for funeral liturgies must be
approved for church use. Most secular music is not
permitted.
• One of our Comfort Ministers will be contacted to help the
bereaved family prepare for the funeral service.
For the applicant in an invalid marriage to receive a certificate of
eligibility, the marriage must first be convalidated by a renewal
of vows before a sanctioned priest and two witnesses. If either
spouse had a prior marriage that ended in a divorce, regardless
of where that first marriage took place, the Church must formally
annul the prior marriage before a convalidation can be
celebrated.
A WORD ABOUT CREMATION
Cremation of the body is an acceptable practice among Catholic
faithful. However, the teaching of the Church still clearly prefers
the burial or internment of the body as more in keeping with
the dignity of the human body as a temple of the Holy Spirit; a
body that was washed and anointed in Baptism and
Confirmation, fed with the Body and Blood of Christ, and
anointed in Sacrament of the Sick.
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If possible, cremation should occur sometime after the Funeral
Mass and the remains interred at a later time. However,
cremated remains may be present at the Funeral Mass and
interred afterward. In keeping with respect for the human body,
cremated remains are to be buried or interred in a proper
cemetery. They are not to be kept in homes or sprinkled over
land or water.
Sick Calls/Hospital Visitation/Emergencies
If you know of any parishioner who is homebound and would like to regularly receive Holy Communion, we are happy to make
arrangements for periodic visits by a priest and lay Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Catholic residents of long-term care
facilities within our parish boundaries are likewise visited regularly.
If a loved one is admitted to any hospital, please contact the hospital’s Pastoral Care office. Each hospital has an assigned, full-time Catholic
chaplain who will be certain to administer the sacrament of the sick and arrange for regular reception of Holy Communion. Our parish
priests try to visit hospitalized parishioners as well, as their schedules permit.
In the event of any emergency, a parish priest can be summoned to the stricken parishioner’s home. Once en route to a hospital, however,
please request hospital personnel to immediately contact the chaplain.
A WORD ABOUT “THE LAST RITES”
Technically speaking there is no such thing. At one time, what we practice now as the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was offered only
when a person was near death. This is why it was called, “Extreme Unction” (anointing in extreme circumstances) and commonly referred
to as “last rites.”
Today, any seriously ill or infirmed person can be anointed at any time; death need not be imminent. Persons scheduled for surgery
likewise may be anointed before entering the hospital. The chaplain normally anoints all persons admitted to the hospital, particularly in an
emergency. But when death becomes imminent, summon a priest immediately if you know the dying person has not been anointed (the
chaplain, if the person is in a hospital; a parish priest if s/he is at home or a care facility within the parish boundaries).
If s/he has been anointed, however, there is no need for “last rites.” The dear one has already been graced with the sacrament and is
spiritually disposed to enter the presence of God.
LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS are available at both of our parish's
worship sites. Please see an usher 15 minutes before Mass for
further instructions.
Marriage
Arrangements must be made with one of the parish priests at
least one year in advance to allow time for proper preparation,
this includes three meetings with the priest (or deacon) plus
attendance at the diocesan-approved preparation sessions (PreCana, Preparing to Live in Love, or Engaged Encounter). Our
parish secretaries can check dates for availability but cannot
reserve them.
Pray For Our Sick
Let us remember the sick of our community that they may
receive healing of body, soul and spirit
George Link, Abel Pencheff, Joseph Banger, Carlos Rivera, Emil
Cypra, Joanne Gazo, Felicia Mazzola,, Alice Musterel, Joseph
LoPiccolo, Dan Bartolini, Luke Thomas Colluzzi, Roy Havelin,
Sharon Armhold, Brennan Camp, Betty Ann Rundio, Ronald
Clarke, Mary Ann Gatto, Esther Frontuto, Bill Lee, Judy Medrano,
Ronnie Garbutt Jr, Mary Emma Sartorio, John Guerra, Jim
Colaianni, Emma Diegelman, Marcia Ireland, Blaise Verret, Nick
DeMatteo, Helen Schairer, Gabriella Passarella, Ann Racciato,
Dennis Archetto, Thomas B. Jordan, Janet Lentz, Elizabeth Jones,
John Kmetz, Joy Olson, Thomas Crowe, Luis Arroyo, Ruth Grentz,
Steven Schaefer, Carol & Ted House, Bruni Doucette, Amy Rose
Sproule, Michael Benham, Mary Staple, Steve Hadley, Pam Long,
James Geralis, Rev. Robert Iaquinto, Frank Leggio, Muriel Leggio,
Mary Colache, Sheryl Soboloski, Robert & Jacobus Sanchez, Pat
Cushion, Baby Mason Grunow & Marie Grecia Loracle.
If either party has been previously married and divorced an
official church annulment of the prior marriage must be
obtained before a date can be reserved and preparation sessions
begun.
The offering for the use of either church (for both the rehearsal
and wedding day), required paperwork, materials, use of
meeting space, etc is $500.00 (A), $400 (SN) with a $200.00
discount for registered parishioners who regularly support the
parish. For non-parishioners, the fee is $800.00 (A), $700.00
(SN). There is a “cooperation” deposit of $100 for either church.
Both the “cooperation” deposit and offering must be made to
secure the date and time. The offering is deposited into regular
parish accounts; it is not a gift for the priest or deacon. The
stipend for musicians must be negotiated directly with them. A
gift for altar servers and the priest or deacon is customary at
your discretion.
The Sanctuary Candles This Week
(ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH)
In memory of: Ernesto Torres
Requested by: Family
(ASSUMPTION – CHURCH)
In memory of: William & Marion Gabriel
Requested by: Family
(CHAPEL)
In memory of: Marge Brown
There are no restrictions concerning the religious affiliation of
members of the wedding party, including the witnesses (best
man, maid/matron of honor). However, all music must be
approved for the church use. Most secular music is not
permitted.
R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Are you thinking about coming back to church?
Have you thought about completing the
Sacraments you may have missed?
Have you wanted to learn more about your faith?
Classes are being held all through the year.
Call the parish office for further details.
Sign Up For Electronic Giving
Visit olphparish-nj.org and click on the
“Parish Giving” logo on the left for details.
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Vitality (Catholic Healthcare
Services)
House of Charity
If you remember, we asked each family to contribute $55.00
toward our Parish's share of the House of Charity Campaign. We
are still $15,000.00 off our goal, so anyone who did not
contribute and can do so at this time is asked to send their
donation to the parish office or drop it in the collection basket
marked 'House of Charity'. Thank you in advance for your
generosity.
Resource and Referral Help Line for Seniors & Persons with
Disabilities Do you or someone you love need care at home?
Contact the HELP Line at: 1-888-26-VITALITY (1-888-268-4825)
A free and simple Gateway to help at Home for Seniors and
Persons with Disabilities seeking to remain healthy, safe and
secure in their homes. For more information, visit
vitality.camdendiocese.org.
Our Ministry Life at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
If you are interested in learning more about any of these ministries, their phone number or email is listed. New volunteers are always needed.
Liturgical Ministries
Faith Formation Ministries
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Father Nicholas Dudo, [email protected]
MUSIC MINISTRY
Donna Marie Berchtold, Music Dir., [email protected]
Mike Feeney, [email protected]
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY
Maureen Foley, [email protected]
LECTOR MINISTRY
Dan Smith, [email protected] (Assumption contact)
Cathy Bubeck, [email protected] (St. Nicholas contact)
USHERS
Jerry Schafer, [email protected].
ALTAR SEVERS
Please call the Parish Office.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST MINISTRY
Don Shannon, [email protected] (Assumption contact)
Patricia Merlino, [email protected] (St. Nicholas contact)
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Tom Kurtz, Chair; [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – YOUTH MINISTRY
Nancy Riddell, [email protected]
VOCATIONS AWARENESS MINISTRY
Father Nicholas Dudo, [email protected]
SCRIPTURE STUDY
Deacon Frank Cerullo, [email protected]
SPANISH FAMILY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Cathleen Garcia, [email protected]
Prayer Ministries
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC PRAYER COMMUNITY
Deacon Michael Guerrieri, [email protected]
ST. MARY’S ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
Donna Meineke, [email protected]
EMMAUS MEN’S PRAYER GROUP
Steven Barile, [email protected]
WOMEN’S EMMAUS PRAYER GROUP
Diane Vekteris, [email protected]
WOMEN’S FAITH SHARING BIBLE STUDY
Carol McClain, [email protected]
VISITING ROSARY GROUP
Joe and Jean Nock, [email protected]
FIRST FRIDAY ROSARY GROUP
Joseph Steiner, [email protected]
Pastoral Ministries
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Steve Barile, [email protected]
COMFORT MINISTRY
Norma Cillo, [email protected] (Assumption Contact)
Donna Meineke, [email protected], (St. Nicholas contact)
HOSPITALITY
Sue Decker, [email protected]
Maureen Wormann, [email protected]
EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE
Renee Kurtz, [email protected]
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Dennis & Meg Connelly Phone: call parish office, Ext. 211
HISPANIC APOSTOLATE (PASTORAL COUNCIL)
Kathleen Garcia, [email protected]
FILIPINO APOSTOLATE
Joel Daclan, [email protected]
HAITIAN APOSTOLATE
Fr. Yvans Jazon, [email protected]
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Kitty McMahan, [email protected]
Stewardship Ministries
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – VILLA MARIA COUNCIL
John DeRitis,Sr, [email protected]
George Ordille, [email protected]
BOY SCOUT TROOP 634
Jon and Terry Bell, [email protected]
CHURCH TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY
Michele McMasters, [email protected]
PRO LIFE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Please call the Parish office.
COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMITTEE
Tom and June Grentz, [email protected]
LIGHT WEIGH BIBLE STUDY
Mary Ann Schussler, [email protected]
SPANISH NEWS BULLETIN MINISTRY
Denise Chavez, [email protected]
“For even the Son of Man did not
come to be served, but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom
for many.” Mark 10:45
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SPANISH COMMUNITY NEWS
BIENVENIDOS a todos de parte del Párroco Nick Dudo, Rev.
Armando Rodríguez Montoya y todos los miembros de la
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro – OLPH.
Iglesia San Nicolás. Gracias por su presencia.
BREVE COMENTARIO A LA LITURGIA DE HOY
LAS FIESTAS NAVIDEÑAS
Considerando que hay importantes celebraciones cristianas
en estos días, podemos hablar de navidades, y no sólo de
Navidad. Los otros días festivos, como veremos, se relacionan
muy íntimamente con la celebración de la Navidad.
Noticias Importantes
1.
Damos por sabido que ya todo cristiano promedio sabe lo
que se celebra en la Navidad y cuándo se celebra. Pero después
vienen ocho días de alegres celebraciones, que la liturgia llama la
"Octava de Navidad", a manera de prolongación navideña. En
este año, dentro de estos días de la Octava, celebraremos la
fiesta de la Sagrada Familia (José, María y el niño Jesús). Dios
tanto se ha hecho hombre que... ¡Pertenece a una familia!
ATENCION: Todas las intenciones de misa serán aceptadas
por una ofrenda mínima de $15.00 por cada tarjeta. Se
pueden echar en la colecta con la información y dinero.
Ponerle. “MASS CARD – MISA HISPANA” afuera del sobre.
Cheques a nombre de OLPH. Para más información llamen a
la rectoría: 652-0008. Recuerden de notar si es para difunto,
enfermo, o cumpleaños, NO se permitirán peticiones el
mismo día de las misas. Esto lleva todo un proceso
También dentro de la Octava de Navidad, el 28 de
diciembre, tenemos una agridulce fiesta: al celebrar a los santos
inocentes, recordamos a todos los niños que murieron por la
cruel persecución de Herodes, quien temeroso de perder su
poder a causa del pequeño y recién nacido Rey, manda matar a
todos los niños. Estos niños fueron los primeros que murieron
por Cristo, y recibieron el "bautismo de sangre", doctrina que
ayuda a la Iglesia a reflexionar lo que pasa con aquellos
pequeños que hoy siguen muriendo sin haber tenido la
oportunidad de ser bautizados.
2. ASESORIA LEGAL: Nuestra Diócesis de Camden ofrece asesoría
legal para todo tipo de asuntos migratorios y otros asuntos
de orden civil y familiar, por medio de CCLSJ (Camden Center
Law and Social Justice). Si usted necesita alguno de estos
servicios, puede informarse en los teléfonos (856) 583-2955;
(609) 348-2111; o (856) 583-2950.
3. LECTORES Y MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS: NO SE OLVIDEN,
las reuniones serán, el tercer martes de mes después de la
misa para ambos. Por favor traten de asistir a estas
reuniones son bien instructivas. Necesitamos que todos
asistan! Si NO pueden leer los días que están asignados o
participar en la eucaristía, favor de ver a Yolanda! Es bien
importante que todos tengamos comunicación!
Justo a los ocho días del 25 de diciembre llegamos a año
nuevo y celebramos otra gran fiesta: Santa María Madre de Dios;
con esta solemnidad enfatizamos que, al nacer Jesús de una
mujer es también "hijo de hombre". Este día los fieles cristianos
tienen el deber de asistir a misa, no por ser primer día del año,
sino por celebrar el misterio de María, la Madre de Dios.
4. HORA SANTA: Se celebra en el primer martes de mes
después de la misa.
Después, ya sea el 6 de
enero en algunas partes, o el
domingo siguiente a la fiesta
de la Madre de Dios en
otras, celebramos la fiesta de
la
Epifanía
(epi=sobre;
fanéin=mostrar). Esta fiesta celebra
la manifestación del Señor a todas l
as naciones como el verdadero Rey de
justicia y paz. Los Santos Reyes Magos
en algunas tradiciones hacen su
aparición en este día.
5. BAUTIZMO: Todo aquel que este interesado en Bautizar,
tendremos las clases de catequesis para padres y padrinos el
segundo martes de cada mes, comenzando a las 5:30pm y
terminando con la Santa misa
6. MINISTERIO HISPANO: Todavía tenemos camisetas para
vender a $10, favor de ver a Yolanda.
7. REGLAS DE CORTESIA DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA: Vistan
apropiadamente; lleguen unos minutos antes para que
recen y se preparen para nuestra celebración de la Eucaristía;
hagan silencio antes de la misa comenzar ya que algunos
están rezando, y mientras el padre esta dando la homilía;
apaguen los celulares o cualquier otro instrumento
electrónico que pueda interrumpir la celebración; NO
mastiquen chicle dentro de la iglesia; al entrar bendícete con
el agua bendita; antes de tomar asiento, haz acto de
reverencia. ayunaste una hora antes de recibir la comunión?
Dijiste AMEN al recibir la comunión? Date unos minutos para
reflexionar tu gratitud ante Dios después de recibir la
comunión. Recojan todos los papeles que haya dejado en los
asientos y salgan después que el Padre haya salido de la
iglesia.
Con el Bautismo del señor,
concluimos oficialmente las
celebraciones
navideñas.
Espero que usted tenga la
oportunidad
de
disfrutar todas
estas
fiestas.
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Explore the History of the Vatican
Assumption Regional
Catholic School
Join Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Saturday, January 30,
2016, on a bus trip to the Franklin Institute for a special
exhibit called 200 objects that span over 2000 years of the
Roman Catholic Church. More information is on our website:
www.OLPHparish-nj.org. Cost is children $36 (under 18),
adults $46 which includes the bus and entrance fee. Ticket
covers full museum admission to all museum exhibits. To
purchase your tickets or questions, contact the parish office
at 609-652-0008. A wonderful, educational, spiritual, and
experiential gift. Exhibit information: vaticansplendors.com
Dear Friends,
As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, our
Assumption Regional Catholic School family wishes all of our
supporting parishioners the blessings of the New Year. Please
know that our students remember you daily in our morning
prayer and thank you for all that you do for our school.
Have a blessed and healthy New Year. School will reopen
on Monday, January 4th.
Holy Hour for Vocations
God bless you,
Mary Ellen Schurtz
On January 7, 2016 there will be a holy hour for Vocations at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church,
Absecon, NJ at 7:00 pm. We invite all to come and spend an
hour praying for more to be called.
New Year’s Masses
March for Life 2015
DECEMBER 31ST VIGIL SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
MOTHER OF GOD
5:00 P.M. – St. Nicholas
6:00 P.M. – Assumption
Free buses from Atlantic County
to Washington, D.C. Friday, January 22, 2016
JANUARY 1ST SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
8:45 A.M. – St. Nicholas (English)
10:00 A.M. – Assumption
10:30 A.M. – St. Nicholas (Spanish)
11:30 A.M. – Assumption (Creole)
At 7:15 am a 56-passenger, restroom-equipped bus will leave
from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 591 New Jersey Avenue.
It will make a second passenger pickup at 7:35 at the Knights
of Columbus Council 3500 Hall, 243 St. Louis Avenue, Egg
Harbor City, and it will make a third passenger pickup at 8:00
am at St. Joseph’s High School, 328 Vine Street, Hammonton.
This bus will start the trip back from Washington, D. C. at
about 4:00 pm and will arrive back in Absecon at about 8:00
pm. Contact bus captains -- Matt Simons at (609)652-2896 or
Joanne
Geisenhoffer
at
(609)965-5071
or
[email protected] -- to reserve your seat or if you have any
questions. These buses are provided by the Rev. Frances P.
Araneo Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, which consists of
25 Knights of Columbus councils in Atlantic, Cape May and
Cumberland Counties
OLPH Parish Daily Raffle
Think about it… 366 chances to win!
Prizes each day range from $30 to $500
Price is $30.00 per raffle. That’s only 8-cents a day!
How do you get your chance to win?
Purchase after all Masses, drop in the collection basket or
mail it to:
OLPH 146 S. Pitney Rd.
Galloway, NJ 08205
Make checks payable to OLPH
From all of the OLPH staff,
thank you for celebrating with us.
We hope to see you again soon.
Merry Christmas, the Lord is born!
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Assumption Regional Catholic School
The Staff and Faculty at Assumption Regional Catholic School would like to wish all our families, friends and loved ones a
happy and healthy Christmas! Thank you to all those who have supported us in the past and continue to do so! May
God bring many blessings to you and your families in the New Year!
Mission: CREATE, INSPIRE, and NURTURE an environment that embraces GOSPEL VALUES, and meets the academic
needs of each student for the growth of our school community.
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OUR TRANSFER GRANT PROGRAM?
New families registering students in grades 1-7 will receive the following reductions for the first year:
First child current tuition $4,700 - $1,500 (grant) = $3,200 for the year or $320 for 10 months
Second child current tuition $3,725 - $1,189 (grant) = $2,536 for the year or $253 for 10 months
Third child + current tuition $3,050 - $990 (grant) = $2,200 for the year or $220 for 10 months
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY...“ARCS provides a great learning, family and Christ-like atmosphere. They have caring teachers
who provide a strong educational foundation. Parents are provided lots of opportunities to get involved!”
“As a parent I appreciate the communication between myself, the Principal, teachers and staff. The school provides a strong
student relationship, great student teacher ratio and top notch education!”
Students will also receive an additional reduction for the second year.
ARCS highlights include:
* Monthly Celebration of the Mass
* Certified teaching staff
* Low Student/Teacher Ratio
* Full-time nurse
* Before and After School Program
* Jr. High accelerated programs
* Security system with video monitoring
* Tuition Assistance Available
* Daily Religion classes with sacramental preparation
* Jr. High Science and English teachers are former High School AP teachers
* Full-time Basic Skills Teacher, part-time Speech Therapy and On-site Guidance Counselor
* Championship athletic teams, inspiring fine arts and monthly service projects, Assumption Catholic School provides
something for all!
Full day PreK4 and Kindergarten programs…half day PreK3 program
To learn more about our PreK3 - 8th grades call (609) 652-7134 or email [email protected]
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Claudia P. Saraceno, Manager.........N.J. Lic. # 4701
John A. Saraceno, Director.........N.J. Lic. # 4713
When honesty, trust, compassion
and price matters most.
Pre-Arrangement Counseling
No matter what your choice is Burial or Cremation,
we can help make a difficult time easier.
We serve all faiths.
www.saracenofuneralhome.com
Family owned and operated.
O.L.P.H. Parish Member
926-6898
Timothy McGowan, B.S.B.M.
McGowan Landscaping
303 2nd Avenue • Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
C40235 (JR) - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Galloway
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PICK-UPS
DELIVERY
OPEN 7 DAYS 11 AM-8 PM
742 Ohio Ave.645-0500
ASUNCION
FAMILY DENTAL
Patrick Einwechter
167 S. NEW YORK RD. / RTE. 9 / GALLOWAY
GENERAL AUTO REPAIRS•
ASE Certified
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE•
Fully Insured
COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS & ELECTRICAL•
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING•
STATE EMISSION REPAIR FACILITY•
Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes, Inc.
1650 New Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
5 North Second Street, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
New Home Builder
JOSEPH M. TRAMA Additions • Remodeling • Home Repair
(609) 748-3933
(609) 965-1146
John J. Keating D.M.D.
“A Family Business That Cares”
DENNIS
CONNELLY
Realtor Associate
Specialty Lic.#3012
529 New Jersey Avenue · Absecon
609-645-3311
(609) 652-2122
David N. Blyler, Jr., Mgr.
NJ Lic. No. 3945
Buyers • Sellers • Renters
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Andrew P. Asuncion DMD
Jill Longo Asuncion RDH
76 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Suite 101 • Galloway, NJ
Serving all of Atlantic County
(609)-641-0065
Francis D. Perfect
Founder
1 N. NEW YORK RD.
GALLOWAY
609-231-8315
E-mail:
[email protected]
HASLETT CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
From Pain Relief to Wellness Care
Back, Neck & Headache Relief
Non-Surgical Back Care · Auto Work Injuries
Evening & Saturday Available
748-1444
Galloway * Between Pitney Rd. & Rt. 9
542 E. JIMMIE LEEDS RD., ABSECON
SELF SERVE
FROZEN YOGURT
• BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER •
IdaAlice Thrift Store
Galloway Diner
SmithvilleTown Center
45 So. New York Road
Smithville NJ
245 W. White Horse Pike • Galloway
609-593-6887 • www.gallowaydiner.com
1000 Boardwalk at Taj Mahal
609-345-SUBS
Mississippi & Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City
609-345-8599
609-345-1564 / Pick Up
WE DO PARTIES,
FUNDRAISERS
& MORE!
ATLANTIC COUNTY
CREMATION SERVICE
We Come To You
Personal
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Cards and Get a $5
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WHITE HORSE
Auto Repair
BRIAN K. DALY, MGR.
NJ LIC. NO. 3723
652-3321
24/7 TOWING • AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE
609-965-5084
637 W. White Horse Pk., Egg Harbor City
MAIN OFFICE 206 LACEY RD FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
A Trusted Name in Funeral Care for Three Generations
NJ BOATING RICHARD MARSHALL INSURANCE SERVICES
SAFETY COURSE
Family • Private • Group Classes
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RICHARD M. POLHEMUS
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203 Main Street
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your home.
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NJ Lic. No. 4000
West Creek NJ 08092
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609-294-8000
Memorial Services • Advance Planning
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R.W. BROWN
LANDSCAPING CO., LLC
DESIGN & BUILD FIRM
est. 1976
(609) 965-2297
Galloway Township, NJ
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FUNERAL HOME
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211 E. Great Creek Rd.
Galloway Township
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