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The Church of Epiphany
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rectory / Parish Office
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
KIM LORENTZEN & MICHELE EVANS, H.S. 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
Thur.
Sun.
Thurs.
Sat.
Sun.
Tues.
Fri.
Jan. 1
April 5
May 14
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.
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.
MARCH 15  4th SUNDAY OF LENT
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 14, 2015
9:00AM Virginia Cebello by Ann Selk
5:00PM Helen Kempczynski by Shaun & David O’dowd
Sunday, March 15, 2015
8:00AM People of The Parish
10:00AM Edward Gambrella by Charlote Herd &
Mary Mangold
12:00N Mel Akerley by Family
Monday, March 16, 2015
9:00AM Mark Cawley by Mom: Laurie
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
9:00AM Joseph Aulisi, Sr., by Terry Aulisi
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
9:00AM Baby Nathaniel by Barbara & Bill
Thursday, March 19, 2015
9:00AM Dorothy DePoto by Son: John
Grey Book
Friday, March 20, 2015
9:00AM Helen Kempcynski by Charlotte Heard
Saturday, March 21, 2015
9:00AM Virginia Cebello by Maureen Tierney
5:00PM Helen Kempczynski by Bill & Adrianne
Sunday, March 22, 2015
8:00AM Edward Gambarella by Kim Lorentzen
10:00AM People of The Parish
12:00N Gina & Joseph Taibi & Family by Marina
Sunday Scripture
Here are next Sunday’s Scripture readings
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9
Gospel: John 12:20-33
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Monday,
8:15AM
11:00AM
2:30PM
4:00PM
7:30PM
8:00PM
March 16, 2015
MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.)
Stokes Steppers PH#1
Senior Exercise - APR
Adoration – WA
Living Last Supper Rehearsal – WA
K of C 4th Degree Baldwin Assembly – PH#1
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
9:00AM USDA Delivery Kit
10:00AM Helping Hands Meeting - APR
5:30PM Gr. 7 Penance Service
5:30PM CCD Grades 1-6 & 8 Vets Middle School
7:15PM Liturgy Meeting - APR
7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1
7:30PM Contemporary Group – WA
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR
6:00PM Girl Scout Troup #1270 – PH#1
7:00PM Separated, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2
Thursday,
9:00AM
11:00AM
5:30PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
March 19, 2015
Helping Hands PO#3
Stokes Steppers – PH#1
Baptismal Gathering – WA/APR
Melody Choir – WA
Bethany – PH#2
Adult Choir – WA
Friday, March 20, 2015
7:30PM Stations of The Cross - WA
8:00PM AA – APR
Saturday, March 21, 2015
9:30AM Cursillo Gathering - APR
5:00PM
Senior Youth Group Mass - WA
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Interfaith Hospitality – PH#1
10:45AM R.C.I.A.
1:00PM
K of C Diocesan Spelling Bee – APR
1:15PM
Baptism - WA
St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus is with us always, "until the end of time" (Matthew
28:20) May we always recognize Him in our needy
brothers and sisters and reach out to help them in their
difficulties.
May we all recognize the Risen Lord in our lives and
draw closer to Him day by day. May He shower us with
His love during this Lenten season and throughout our
entire lives.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
BETTY RUIZ, SALVATORE GALANTI RICH HAVENS,
JILLIAN, AGNES SKROBACZ, ANN WHITE,
BRYCE CARPENTER, FRAN RACZYNSKI, BISHOP
O’CONNELL, MARGE NOCERA, CHRISTINA STEVENSON,
JAMES PALMISANO, ANNE MADDEN, LINDA
SALVAGGIO, DEBBIE SCHULTZ, DOROTHY BORELLI,
CHER VARZAS, JOHN LIBERTORE, BERNIE BARNA,
RITA MCKEON, KEITH WESTPY, JAY DePOTO
“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 March 15, 2015
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is in memory of
Cpl Louis Goi by his sister Rita;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in
memory of Nan Smullen by Marge Purcell;
Please pray for the repose of the souls of the
deceased spouses, relatives, friends and benefactors
of the parish and for the comfort and consolation of
their families, including PEG WEBER,
MARIETTA TIERNEY
MINISTRY WITH SEPARATED, DIVORCED &
WIDOWED
Meets on Wednesdays from 7-8:30PM at the
Parish Hall Meeting Room 2. Join us for
discussion and support in a confidential, caring
and non-judgmental atmosphere led by diocesan
trained facilitators.
Old MOnMOuth EastEr
Candy
The Senior Youth Group will be
taking orders for Old Monmouth
Easter Candy beginning 2/28/15
through 3/22/15 after all masses. Please make
checks payable to "Church of Epiphany". All Candy
orders can be picked up in the APR on 3/28 from
11:00 am to 1:00 PM. If you have any questions
please call Kim at (908) 910-8584. Thank you for
your continued support of our Senior Youth Group.
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is
in memory of;
The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is for Pat Rettger
by Marge Purcell;
Church Regulations
Regarding Fast and Abstinence
Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be
observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older
on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent.
This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not
eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even
though made from animal fat.
Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a
given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of
age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast days, two
additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary
to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals
together may not equal one full meal. Moreover,
eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not
permitted.
William & Victoria Bearer
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER
3/15/2015
***Our Current Budget***
This year we need $9963.00 weekly to fund our
budget. Our collection this week was $6,163.00
which is short by $3,800.00!
December is Pathmark Community Rewards Sign up
Month for The Church of Epiphany
Introducing the New Pathmark Community Rewards Card!

***Our Annual Appeal – 2015 Our Goal is $48,000***
We have received pledges from 65 donors of
$10,572.00 which is a start. Please support the
appeal this year.

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!
Our Christmas Club for Christ was very successful
for the first year.
Collection is now available.
Please pick up a box for 2015 after Mass. Thank
you!
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?
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.
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.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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:
March 29th - 1st Grade Mass 8:00AM
2nd Grade Mass 10:00AM
Middle School Youth Group:
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR
High School Youth Group:
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month,
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR
Vacation Bible School
Save the date for Vacation Bible School. July 20
- 24, 2015. Our theme this year is Everest and
we will embark on an icy expedition where kids
overcome obstacles with God's awesome power.
Easter Baskets 2015
Helping hands Ministry is
looking for individuals or small
groups to donate a COMPLETE
EASTER DINNER BASKET for
a family in need. Please contact
the parish office to sign up. It
will be necessary to bring the basket to the church on
Monday, March 30th between 8 & 10:30AM. (Please no
frozen dessert.) Thank you for caring and sharing.
Helping Hands Ministry
The next meeting for Helping Hands will be Tuesday,
March 17th at 10AM in the APR. We are in need of
jelly, macaroni & cheese, can fruit & tuna fish.
The Living Last Supper
One of Christianity’s most significant events was
brilliantly portrayed by Leonardo DaVinci – The Last
Supper. This Renaissance masterpiece will be brought
to life on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7:00PM by
parishioners who have chosen to be especially gracious
and generous with their time and talent in order to
enhance your Holy Week.
After our presentation is finished, all are invited to
come to the APR to partake of a Seder Meal.
Please try to set this time aside to join us not only for
the benefit of those who are working so hard on your
behalf, but for your own benefit as well for we are sure
that the Living Last Supper will prove to be a truly
memorable experience for all . The cast is sure to
inspire you – please come and inspire you.
Family Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Palm Sunday, March 29th, after the 8AM & 10AM
Masses.
We will be offering: Juice, coffee, eggs, bacon, sausage,
pancakes, toast, bagels and pastry. The costs are $7.00
per person or $24 for a family of 4 or more. (Mom, dad
& children only please!)
Come and have the children meet and greet the Easter
Bunny. For a nominal fee of $5.00 children may have
their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
*You must sign up in order to attend. Sign-up sheets
are located on the long table in the Commons Area.
“Head for the Hills!”
The Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, with the Magi to see the
Hilarious “Abies Irish Rose” on April 18th. All are
Welcome! Cost is $80.00. Price includes a full hot lunch.
For more information please call Ann White at 732-8401877.
Baby Bottle Boomerang
Just a reminder to all those who took home an empty baby
bottle from the Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle
Boomerang drive on 2/28 or 3/1. Please return the Bottles
that you have filled with cash, checks or loose change by
Palm Sunday the Knights will have table set up in the coming
weeks to collect the bottles. If you need extra bottles or
did not attend Mass that weekend, extra bottles
are available in the parish office. All proceeds will benefit
Birth Right of Ocean County and the Open Door pregnancy
center in Toms River.
If you took a bottle and decided not to participate please
return the bottle they are on loan from the Ocean County
Chapter and the council will have to pay for all bottles not
returned. Thank you for your support.
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How rarely do we recognize the gift of God’s
grace in others. How rapidly we gloss over
the inspired words which Paul included in his
letter, words like ‘brought to life’,
immeasurable riches, His kindness.
Gospel: John 3:14-21
God so loved the world, he sent us his only
Son so that all who believed would have
eternal life in him. The light came into the
world, but those who were wicked avoided it,
for fear that their evil deeds would be
exposed. But those who believed were
unafraid of the light, where it would be
clear that their deeds were done in God.
“God who is rich in mercy, because of the
great love he had for us, even when we were
dead in our transgressions, brought us to
life with Christ - by grace you have been
saved, raised up with him, and seated us with
him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, that in
the ages to come he might show the
immeasurable riches of his grace in his
kindness to us in Christ Jesus.”
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has
constantly reminded us that the greatest
virtue is mercy. All other virtues surround
it.
St. Paul told the Ephesians, and us, that
because of mercy, we have salvation in
Christ Jesus. This comes to us through
grace, which is the life of God, given as a
gift, not earned, but accepted.
How often we take this gift for granted.
Reflecting upon The Word will strengthen us
to continue our Lenten journey, for it is in
completion of the paschal mystery where we
place our hope. Yes, ‘we are His handiwork,
created in Christ Jesus for the good works
that God has prepared in advance, that we
should live in them.’ ‘Whoever lives the truth
comes to the light, so that his works may be
clearly seen as done in God.’
Around the Diocese
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Presented at St. Joseph’s Church 685 Hooper Ave., Toms
River, NJ. Life in the Spirit Seminar is an invitation to
make or renew a deep and profound personal relationship
with our Lord Jesus Christ by opening ourselves to the
power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our Lives. A
presence which is life changing and life giving. And a
presence which alone has the power to bring us real and
lasting joy!
Do you thirst for more? Desire to go deeper in your
relationship with Christ? Then why not make 2015 a year
of great and wonderful changes in your life. Curious? Then
come and see… 7-9PM with refreshments to follow. Each
meeting includes talks, personal testimonies, small group
sharing, prayer and fellowship. Questions? Call Deacon
Gerry Luongo 732-473-9727
April 15: Introduction/Sign-ups
April 22nd: God’s Love
April 29th: Salvation
May 6: New Life
May 13: Receiving God’s Gift
May 20th: Baptism in the Spirit
May 27th: Growth
June 3rd: Transformation
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At 1:00 pm, following the April 13 monthly Rosary
meeting at Church of the Visitation, Frank Campione,
RPA-C, a speaker from Acute Medical Housecalls will
be present to speak about a different kind of
doctoring– doctors who treat you in your home. If you
would like to register for this informative seminar,
please call 732-477-7059 ext. 219. If you would like
additional information on Acute Medical Housecalls,
please call 743-477-3935.
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