© 2013 Bon Venture Services, LLC 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 2 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 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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 7 Anuncios Para La Comunidad Hispana 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. 8 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! 9 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! 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