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Mass Schedule
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Weekends
March 22, 2015
Give thanks to the Lord, His love is everlasting.
Weekdays
Holy Days
First Friday
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:30am
9:30am
5:30pm
Daily Morning Prayer – Chapel
Recitation of Rosary – Church
Daily Evening Prayer – Chapel
Saturday Evenings 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM
and 5:00 PM
Monday through Saturday @ 9:00 AM
Vigil 7:00 PM; Holy Day 9:00 AM
Holy Hour/Confessions at 6:00 PM followed
by 7:00 PM Mass and Healing Service
Blessed Sacrament Adoration
Monday through Saturday ……..…....6:00 AM to 12 midnight
Sunday ……………………………………..Noon to midnight
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
9:00am
Mary E. Grodnicki (r/o SCB Clergy and Parish
Community)
Henrietta M. Thibault (r/o Bill Fynan)
5:00pm
Robert Williamson – 20th Anniv. (r/o Fmaily)
Joseph Burns (r/o Marie Molz)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays or by appointment…………………………4:00 PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
8:00am
Julia & Charles Barley (r/o Family)
Anne Marie Meyer (r/o Eisenmann Family)
For all Living and Deceased members of our
Parish Community
9:30am
Christopher Hunter (r/o Rel. Ed. Department)
William Stibler, III (r/o Ben & Cheryl Sgroi & Fam.)
11:00am
Evelyn B. Beatty (r/o Pocius Family)
Anne Lema (r/o Family)
5:00pm
Sean Rocks (r/o Paradise Family)
Patrick Casey (r/o Casey Family)
Sacrament of Baptism
Call the Parish Office for instructions.
Sacrament of Marriage
Call the Parish Office 1 year before the wedding to begin
marriage preparations.
Ministry to the Sick & Homebound or Hospital
Anyone wishing to arrange for a home visit is to contact the
Office.
MONDAY, MARCH 23
9:00am
Anna Tedesco (r/o SCB Clergy and Parish
Community)
Richard Greene (r/o Susan Bacso)
Thank You for Your Generosity
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
9:00am
Ed O’Brien (r/o Family)
Barbara Schlindwein (r/o Barbara Zimmermann)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
9:00am
James Smith (r/o SCB Clergy and Parish Community)
John Hughes (r/o Micky Lawler)
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
9:00am
Robert T. McAnally (r/o SCB Clergy and Parish
Community)
Msgr. George Tomichek (r/o Natividad Rivera)
March 16, 2014: $17,279.
March 15, 2015: $17,320.
Catholic Relief: $2,186.
Diocesan Assessment (Additional): $281.
Candles: $266.
Poor Box: $85
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
9:00am
George Huderwitz, Sr. (r/o Stokes Family)
Helene P’Simer (r/o Eamonn & Deirdre Cullen)
6:00pm
Soup and Stations
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Msgr. George Tomichek (r/o Filippino Ministry Choir)
9:00am
Tommy Rhinehart
5:00pm
Anne Marie Meyer (r/o Bob & Donna Rooney)
Thomas Joyce (r/o Jane Anne & Brian Sherin)
God bless you for your love and support of YOUR Church!
Please take the time to use your envelopes. It helps
tremendously with the tabulation of your donation.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
8:00am
John Cardone (r/o Morris Family)
Elizabeth Gandolfo (r/o SCB Clergy and Parish
Community)
9:30am
John J. Surina, Sr. (r/o SCB Clergy and Parish
Community)
Laura Maria Ferreira & Hilario Pereira (r/o Carolina
Deliberato)
For all Living and Deceased members of our
Parish Community
11:00am
Lorraine Martin (r/o Pocius Family)
Florence Muchewicz (r/o Eisenmann Family)
5:00pm
For all Living and Deceased members of our
Parish Community
Number of Church attendees: 1385
Did you remember St. Charles Borromeo Parish in your will?
BREAD, WINE AND FLOWER DONATION:
If you would like to sponsor the purchase of altar
bread, wine and flowers in memory of a loved one,
please contact Janet at the rectory.
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Letter From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Friends in Christ,
As we get closer to Holy Week, I would like to share with you the letter we
read last Good Friday 2014. I wrote this reflection last year and it was read
by Mary Smith, a mother who also lost a child. I figure that this will be good
material for us as we continue our journey this Lent. It begins,
Dear Blessed Mother,
In so short a time you lost him. You lost Him who shared with you why we need to believe, how it is to hope and
who we have to love. You lost your Son who showed you the light and who pointed to you the Way. Now, there
is no life in him as you held His dead body, wounded by love.
Amidst all the pain in your heart, the endless tears in your eyes and the comfort offered by those around you,
you felt alone. Among your friends who gave you comfort, wiped your tears, hugged and cared for you, you felt
alone. Amid the wailings and the lamentations, the sobbing and the grief, you felt so alone.
And lonely.
Nobody can understand a mother's pain. No one can dry the tears from a mother's heart. No word of comfort
can replace a mother's grief.
Perhaps pain has its reasons in the recesses of comfort. Perhaps tears have its basis in our laughters and our
fears. Or maybe perhaps God sometimes puts us in the dark so that we find in him and through him, the Light.
By his death we shared.
Devotedly yours,
Fr. PJ, Fr. Chris, Fr. Leo and the Parish Community of St. Charles Borromeo
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
George Glynn, Brother of Mary Jo Callahan
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Let us remember the sick of our community that they may receive healing of body, soul and spirit.
Bill Carlino and Eileen Hebert
After one month in the bulletin they will be transferred to the Book of Healing in the Adoration Chapel
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We Are Called To Sanctify
ADORATION CHAPEL Come and receive the special outpouring of God’s grace that many of our parishioners have
already experienced by spending time with Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Come and be blessed at your
own convenience. The chapel is open from 6AM until Midnight every day except Sunday: Noon to midnight. If you
would like any information, please contact Marge at 786-0407; Patty at 786-2749 or Bill Gallagher at 609-760-9555.
VOCATION PRAYER CHALICE
Nearly 150 families, including singles and couples have taken the Blessed Chalice into their homes to
pray for vocations once a day for one week. The prayer is furnished. We had one vocation from our
parish in 2014. Several have taken it more than once for a special occasion in their home. Each weekend, at a Mass of
your choice, a parishioner or parish family is called to the sanctuary after communion to accept the Chalice (or you may
take it privately after Mass). The following Saturday the Chalice is returned to the chapel in Marsh Hall and placed on the
altar.
Please find it in your heart to call or volunteer. Thank you.
Please call Pamela and Don Grimme at 856-829-6488
WEEKDAY COMMUNION ANTIPHONS
Monday: Has no one condemned you woman? No one, Lord. Neither shall I condemn you. From now on, sin
no more.
Tuesday: When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all to myself, says the Lord.
Wednesday: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name will be called Emmanuel.
Thursday: God did not spare his own Son, but handed him over for us all; with him, he has given us all things.
Friday: Jesus bore our sins in his own body on the cross, so that dead to sin, we might live for righteousness.
By his wounds we have been healed.
Entrance Antiphon: Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in distress. Deliver me from the hands of my
enemies and those who pursue me. O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
MARCH 28 - MARCH 29: PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Eucharistic
Minister - Bread
Janet Geary
Rosalie Hieronimus
Gerrie Koszarek
James Porter
Emma Gomez
Grayson Heberley
Pam Murawski
Reader 1
Margaret Genzano
James Wick
David Gorman
Ray Henry
Reader 2
Jeanne Nuarin
Christina Wick
Jeanne McGuire
Dennis Murawski
Altar Server
Jack Campbell
Chris Casey
Kayla Kearney
Angus Donahue
Grace Hutchinson
Jimmy Wick
Jason Holmes
Rosemary O'Brien
Rylee Vogelman
Tierney Corbett
Alexandra Keck
Elena Keck
Greeter
Dorothy Dougherty
Micky Lawler
Carie Baker
Richard Strobel
Sacristan
Dorothy Dougherty
Anne Macios
Anne Caruso
Dorothy Schweitzer
5:00 PM
NOT FILLED
Luci Nelson
NOT FILLED
Please be there 15 minutes early. If you cannot serve at the time scheduled, it is your responsibility to find a substitute.
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We Are Called To Serve
We Are Called To Evangelize
HEALTH MINISTRY
Our transportation ministry has been quite active
and a help to many. If you need a ride call
Allyson Cooney at 609-922-7641.
The Outreach program offers meals to needy
parishioners on a short term basis. If you are
recovering from surgery, have an incapacitating
illness, or other problems and are in need of a
meal, please call Kathy McCracken at 829-0563.
RESPECT LIFE
Say a special prayer for women who have had
abortions. Pray that these mothers may come to
peace with God, themselves, and others involved in
the abortion decision.
CASSEROLES FOR THE HUNGRY – Frozen
casseroles donated on the second Thursday of each
month by St. Charles parishioners are delivered to
Catholic Charities Emergency. Anyone interested
in joining this worthy endeavor, call Cathy Weir at
764-9277.
Next drop off day is April 9th.
Casseroles may be dropped off in the barn any time
between 7am and 9pm. Thank you.
World Meeting of Families
March 2015: Creating the Future
Marriage is meant to be fertile and welcome new
life. Children shape the future, just as they
themselves are shaped in their families. Without
children, there can be no future. Children reared
with love and guidance are the foundation for a
loving future. Wounded children portend a
wounded future. Families are the bedrock for all
larger communities. Families are domestic
churches, places where parents help children
discover that God loves them and has a plan for
each child's life.
FROM THE PARISH NURSES:
The Parish Nurses will be monitoring blood
pressure on Sunday, March 22 in the Resource
Room after the 8 am, 9:30 and 11 am Masses.
Stop by to have your B/P checked. Keep in mind
that blood pressure is a silent killer. Also, if you
have any health or medication questions we are
there for you.
ATTENTION SCYM!
Our general meeting for Sunday, March 22nd is
cancelled. Next general meeting is
Sunday, April 19th.
BIBLE STUDY
We openly invite the parishioners of SCB and the
surrounding parishes to a Bible Study of the Gospel
of Luke during Lent on Thursday evenings from 7
to 8:30 PM in Marsh Hall as follows:
Date
Theme
Presenter
3/26/15 Resurrection & Ascension Fr. Chris
The bible study is free and light refreshments will
be served.
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO
TOTS PLAYGROUP
The Tots Playgroup meets every Wednesday from
9:30AM – 11:15AM. The playgroup meets in the
Richard Marsh Center located at St. Charles
Borromeo School and Church at 2500 Branch Pike,
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077. All caregivers (moms,
dads, grandparents, etc) are welcome to attend with
children aged anywhere from infants to 5 years of
age. We will have playtime, snacks, and crafts. No
registration is required. We ask for a $1.00 donation
each week per child and the money is used for
supplies and snacks for the group.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please
contact Allison Friebel at [email protected]
or Donna Shaw at 856-829-1463.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a
weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new
beginnings. Your marriage deserves it, and so does
your home life. Upcoming weekend dates are April
17-19, May 29-31, July 31- August 2, October 2325, December 11-13. For more information call
609-742-4035 or email [email protected]
Visit our website wwme-southjersey.org
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We Are Called to Educate
“Lord, Send us your Spirit!”
by Mrs. Josephine Kulbick
On Monday, March 9, the eighth grade students of St. Charles Borromeo Parish received the
sacrament of Confirmation at St. Charles Borromeo Church in two beautiful ceremonies, which
were performed at four pm in the afternoon, and six pm in the evening. The Very Reverend
Phillip Pfleger, the Parochial Vicar of Burlington County, was the minister of Confirmation.
Father PJ Alindogan, Father Chris Picollo, and Deacon Carl Sondeen were also present to
support the students and participate in their journey of faith. The St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Contemporary Ensemble provided the music for the evening, and filled the church with a
reverend but festive atmosphere.
Confirmation is the third sacrament of initiation, which is received after Baptism and Holy
Eucharist. After a brief homily and a few traditional questions by Father Pfleger, the sponsors
accompanied the students as they walked up to the altar to receive the imposition of hands and
the oil of chrism. As the students were “filled with the Holy Spirit” parents, siblings, friends
and other family members proudly witnessed the traditional rite.
Thank you to Mrs. Patricia Hafner, Religious Education Director, Mrs. Kathryn Chesnut,
Principal of St. Charles School, and the eighth grade teachers, Mr. Tim Hurley, Ms. Eileen
Kennard, Mrs. Kim McCarron, Mrs. Milissa Hepworth, Mr. Richard Saponaro and Mrs. Eileen
Swidowski for their help in preparing the students for this very important event in their
Christian life of faith. A very special thank you to Mrs. Hafner for all of her efforts in arranging
the ceremony and providing time and direction to the students for their beautiful handmade
banners, which are on display in the main hallway of the school, and the individually decorated
candles, which illuminated the windowsills of the church during Confirmation. Under her
guidance and along with their teachers, the students also completed various service
opportunities and many other requirements of the sacrament of Confirmation.
Most importantly, CONGRATULATIONS to our newly confirmed eighth graders.
Go forth and serve the Lord!
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ST. CHARLES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This week March 24 and March 25th will be the last classes for Religious Education until after
Easter. Please remember to bring in your mission boxes and any final donations you have for
our collection of backpacks and toiletries for the homeless children of New York. Thank you
in advance for your generosity.
On Friday, March 27th the 8th grade Religious Education students will portray the living stations
of the cross in church at 7:00 pm.
Thank you to all our eighth grade students who returned after Confirmation to participate.
There will be refreshments after the Stations in McCusker Hall for the 8th grade.
Religious Education classes will resume on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14th and 15th.
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MINISTRY OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Catholic schools in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties welcome approximately 17,000 Catholic and
non-Catholic students from many different cultural backgrounds. Parents, as the primary educators of their children,
work in partnership with teachers to develop their children’s potential in becoming life-long learners. In a faithcentered, child-sensitive environment, students are taught respect and to value individual differences in others. Our
schools’ Catholic identity integrates spirituality, collegiality, social justice and academic development as students
proclaim the faith in all learning activities. Your gift can help to keep our Catholic faith growing in our schools.
IS GOD CALLING YOU?
Whether you are seriously discerning God’s Call to the priesthood, or just curious about how God is calling you to
serve Him in some aspect of your life, come and join us to learn more about this exciting and powerful approach to
life in the Lord!
If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and you are asking yourself
whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this month’s discernment meeting on
Sunday, March 29, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Holy Eucharist Church (Pope John XXIII Faith Formation
Wing, in adjunction within the Church,) at 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, New Jersey. Join Rev. Andrew
Jamieson as he shares in his ministry of the priesthood, great conversation, and a meal. Evening concludes with a
celebration of the Liturgy marking the beginning of the most solemn time of the Church year. You are welcome to
attend!
Please register with Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at [email protected] or by calling (609) 4067449.
Join us at this exciting time as you discover this awesome way of serving the Lord and respond to His
invitation! We look forward to seeing you!
CELEBRATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
“BLUE MASS”
April 7, 2015 at 10:30am
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton, NJ
All members of our community who are involved in law enforcement,
along with your family and friends may plan to attend.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SIGN-UP
Sign-up sheets are available in the Vesting Sacristy for all liturgical ministers for the Holy Week and Easter liturgies.
SOUP, SPEAKER AND STATIONS
FRIDAY IN LENT AT 6:00PM Soup and 7:00PM Stations
March 27th, Soup, Speaker and Stations
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2015 ECUMENICAL
LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES
Soup Supper 6:30 PM & Worship 7:30 PM
Mar. 25
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4th & Lippincott Ave, Riverton
Preaching – Pastor Nancy Truscott
Journey of Faith
(suggested donation of $3/person, children aged 12 and under free)
Sponsored by the Tri-Boro Ministerium
Holy Cross Academy Presents
CRAZY FOR YOU
A Gershwin Musical
March 26, 27, 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM and March 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM
Adults - $10.00, Students/Senior Citizens $7.00
856-461-5400 ext. 3033 for Advance Tickets
ARE YOU A SENIOR OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED?
DO YOU HAVE A NEED FOR MINOR HOME REPAIR?
How can we help you? We will supply the labor and residents pay for needed materials. All volunteers are background
checked and wear an ID badge.
Some examples of the services we can perform:
 Installation of grab bars and safety hand rails
 Replacement of batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
 Replacement of light bulbs
 Seasonal Replacement of HVAC (Heating & Cooling System) Filters
 Minor carpentry
 Minor electrical
Call 856-829-3322 ext. 7114. Leave your name, phone number and a brief description of what you need us to do. We
will return your call within 48 hours.
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Holy Week Worship Schedule – 2015
PALM SUNDAY – Sunday, March 29th
Blessed palm is distributed at each Mass
in remembrance of Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – March 30th, March 31st and April 1st
Regular Mass at 9:00 AM
Triduum Worship Schedule – 2015
HOLY THURSDAY – April 2nd
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Church until midnight
GOOD FRIDAY – April – 3rd
Morning Prayer in the church at 9:00 AM
Stations of the Cross, Outdoors at 12:00 Noon
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 PM
Tenebrae (SCYM) at 7:00 PM
HOLY SATURDAY – April 4th
Morning Prayer in the church at 9:00 AM
with Blessing of Easter Food Baskets and
RCIA Rite of Preparation
THE EASTER VIGIL – April 4th
The Vigil begins at 8:00 PM
EASTER SUNDAY – April 5th
Masses at
8:00 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
No 5:00pm Mass
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