Cover Sheet Church of St. Raphael-Holy Angels 3500 South Broad Street Hamilton, N.J. 08610 Bulletin # 911176 Weekend of July 16th, 2006 Contact Usha @ Ph#609-585-7049 Or Fax#609-585-5876 With any inquiries. Thank you. Usha Page 1 Sunday July 16th 2006 - Fifthteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Together, we pray for the sick, those in hospice, the hospitalized and the homebound of our parish: “We must understand that in order to love as Jesus does, we must offer to others the gift of ourselves. And it is only in the giving of ourselves through charity, service and compassion that we can experience true joy” MASS INTENTIONS Pope John Paul II - Words To Live By Monday, July 17, 2006 7:30 a.m. – Carmen Testa, Drina Cappello Rosella Guerieri , Hazel O’Hara 7:00 p.m. – Rose Morello, Niece Homily at a Pastoral Visit to Fiji, November 21, 1986 Tuesday, July 18, 2006 7:30 a.m. – Carmen Testa, The Pisarro Family 7:00 p.m.- Dante DiTillo, Drina Cappello Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:30 a.m. – Frank Dienes, Wife Lewis Babice, Mike & Maryann Babice 7:00 p.m. – Wedding Anniv.– Frank & Rita Rzigalinski, Ed Fafaru Thursday, July 20, 2006 7:30 a.m. – Sophie “Bella” Falcey, Louis & Vivian Mazzilli 7:00 p.m. – Dorothy Monti, Family Friday, July 21, 2006 7:30 a.m. – Benjamin Maruca, Elaine & Richard Urbani 7:00 p.m. - Aldachiso & Bernardina Pontani, Robert & Christina Pontani Saturday, July 22, 2006 8:00 a.m. – Mary DiPaolo, Gino & Dolores Tottoroto 5:00 p.m. – Charles E. Maahsen, Jr., Wife & Daughter [SR] Sunday, July 23, 2006 7:30 a.m. – Charles B. Ryan, Wife & Family [SR] 8:30 a.m. – For The People of the Parish [HA] 9:30 a.m. – Dominick Salvatini, Bob & MaryLou Mickschutz & Family [SR] 10:30 a.m. - Antoinette Serenelli, Joseph Serenelli & Ann Parvesse [HA] 11:30 a.m.– Dominick Salvatini, Frank & Maryanne Costantino [SR] 5:00 p.m. – Ronald Tellefsen, Lockheed Martin Administration [SR] Dymphna Agos August Angioletti Alice Aquilino Robert Benson Elizabeth Bergner Whitney Bivens Fred Bogdan Michael Bridge William Briscoe Mark Brower John Cairo Jean Cairo John Catana Carl Catanese Nicholas Cirillo Anthony Davis Joan De Lorenzo Josephine De Marie Josephine Di Santis Larry Driver Jason Dzbenski Robert Esposito Anthony Fabrizio Frances Fedeli Tony Feldenzer Loretta Ferri Mary Fokuo Doreen Forberg Helen Finn Julia Gagliardi Anatoli Gischlar Mary Gusz John Hartmann Madison Hernandez Claire Hofmann Paul Hohman Jack Hornyak Sandy Iglesias Anthony J. Intorelli Linda Iorio Jennifer Jimmerson Fr. Eugene Keenan Pat Kelly George Kmetz Joseph Krawiec Philip Krier Marie Lee Page 2 Robert Lear John Margicin Patti Menichelli Lucy Millerick Margaret McBride Anna Modica Fred Morelli Anna Rose Mucci Jan Niedermaier Robert J. O’Boyle Anthony Oros Gladys Oros Lucy O’Malley Albert Paul Phyllis Pelke Ray Pental Janet Peterson Bunny Posner Joseph Quattromani Elaine Ragano Regina Procell Rocco & Evelyn Ranalli Carl Reinhardt Jr. Mary & Louis Revesz Helen Sabo Michael Serenelli Natalie Severino Matthew Shea Dorothy Smith Chris Somma Bertha Stevulak David Terry Concetta Testa Katie Thomas Stanley Thompson Robert Tilton Samuel & Santa Trombino Kevin Tucci Felix Tuccillo Sr. George Tylus Stacy Udijohn Helen Woloszyn Madelene Woodrow Frances Womack Bernadette Wierzbicki Paul Zimmer Martin Zimmerman O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder, consider all the world Thy hands have made. In The Words of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI On World Meeting of Families "Family, Live and Transmit the Faith!" Pastor’s Notes JESUS IS LORD! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am writing this pastor’s column on Wednesday when our parish is having Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. What a joy it is to look out my office window and see so many parishioners flow in to church to spend time with Jesus. Our first week of Eucharistic Adoration witnessed over 200 parishioners visiting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. I pray that this great devotion keeps flourishing in our parish. God's love for us is poured out in the sacrament of the Eucharist, where Christ is truly present for us, giving us life and healing. As a couple was coming out of Church from their hour of adoration they made it a point to stop and thank me for having Eucharistic Adoration in our parish. They said, “Father, so many people (now a day) don’t believe in the Real Presence, we lost a few generations.” With love in their heart for our Eucharistic Lord they continued “We must teach about the Real Presence of the Lord so we don’t lose anymore generations.” Having weekly Eucharistic Adoration is a great start to reaffirm our belief in the Real Presence. The Roman Catholic Church has consistently held fast to the belief in the Real Presence. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: The mode of Christ's presence under the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist above all the sacraments as "the perfection of the spiritual life and the end to which all sacraments tend." In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist "the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained." "This presence is called 'real' - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence as if they could not be 'real' too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself wholly and entirely present." - The Catechism of the Catholic Church: paragraph 1374 In many ways, Our Lord, is calling us to worship and receive Him in the Eucharist. He speaks this desire in many ways: through the Pope and the Magisterium of the Church, in the Bible (John 6), through his Blessed Mother in approved Marian apparitions, through the testimonies of Saints and Martyrs, through Eucharistic miracles, through Church approved messages given by Jesus by Divine Revelation, through our souls who long for Jesus in Communion, and through our suffering world which is in much need of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. As we continue to develop these Days of Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays, I will not only be looking for adorers to cover the hour of adoration, I will need a “captain” for every hour that can help coordinate the day. If you will like to serve as a captain of an hour please call me at the rectory. In the meantime, let us all encourage someone to make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament. In Jesus and Mary, Father Jeff Kegley Pastor Dear Brothers and Sisters: The 5th World Meeting of Families will take place next Saturday and Sunday in the city of Valencia, in Spain. The first such meeting was held in Rome in 1994, on the occasion of the International Year of the Family, promoted by the United Nations. On that occasion, our beloved Pope John Paul II wrote a long and impassioned meditation on the family, which he addressed in the form of a letter to families worldwide. That great meeting of families was followed by others: in Rio de Janeiro, in 1997; in Rome, in 2000 on the occasion of the Jubilee of Families; in Manila in 2004, which he was unable to attend personally, but sent an audiovisual message. It is important that today's families also hear the memorable appeal John Paul II left them 25 years ago in the apostolic exhortation "Familiaris Consortio": "Family, become what you are!" (cf. No. 17). The theme of the forthcoming meeting in Valencia is the transmission of the faith in the family. The theme of the apostolic visit to that city is inspired in this commitment: "Family, Live and Transmit the Faith!" In so many communities which today are secularized the first urgency for believers in Christ is, precisely, to renew the faith of adults so that they will be able to communicate it to new generations. On the other hand, the journey of Christian initiation of children and adolescents can become an opportunity for parents to return to the Church and reflect further on the beauty and truth of the Gospel. In short, the family is a living organism, where a mutual exchange of gifts takes place. What is important is that the word of God, which keeps the flame of faith alive, never be lacking. With a particularly significant gesture, during the rite of baptism, the godfather or godmother lights a candle from the great paschal candle, symbol of the risen Christ and then the celebrant says: "To you, parents and godparents, is entrusted the task of guarding this light so that this child, illuminated by Christ, may always live as a child of the light." If this gesture, in which the whole meaning of the transmission of the faith in the family lies, is to be authentic, it must be preceded and accompanied by the parents' commitment to further their own knowledge of the faith, rekindling the flame with prayer and the assiduous practice of the sacraments of confession and the Eucharist. Let us commend to the Virgin Mary the success of the forthcoming great Valencia meeting, and of all the families of the world so that they will be genuine communities of love and life, in which the flame of faith is transmitted from generation to generation. I follow with growing concern the events in Iraq and the Holy Land. In the face of the blind violence that causes atrocious killings, on one hand, and, on the other, the threat of the aggravation of the crisis which for the past few days has been even more tragic, justice is necessary and a serious and credible commitment to peace which, unfortunately, are not perceived. Therefore, I invite all to join in confident and persevering prayer that the Lord may enlighten hearts and that no one exempt himself from the duty to build a peaceful coexistence, in recognition that each man is a brother, regardless of the nation to which he belongs. Vatican City, July 2nd, 2006 Page 3 I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. THE HOLY ROSARY The Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be recited at 7:10am before the daily morning Mass. Everyone is invited to come early before Mass to pray together. PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY If any parishioner is ill, homebound, or in a near-by nursing home, and is not already receiving a pastoral visit from one of our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion or from Sister Sandra, please call the rectory at 609-585-7049 and speak with Sister Sandra. God Bless You! ATTENTION ! ALL PARISH COMMUNITY MINISTRIES September 2006 begins our new Parish Calendar Year schedule. Please contact John Marue at the rectory,9:00am to 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday, by calling 585-7049 to coordinate all your parish scheduling requirements. You may drop off your calendar schedules for the New Year - September 2006 to August 2007 - at the rectory. Please be sure to include your name and telephone number and any other contact information that you may have so John can reach you with questions or scheduling conflicts. Thank you and God bless you for all that you do in serving your parish and the people of our community. St. Raphael-Holy Angels Fall 2006 Trip To Italy! Category July 1,2 July 8,9 1st Collection School Endowment Diocesan Assessment Children’s Envelopes TOTAL $16,280.90 $ 2,502.00 $ 90.00 $ 18,872.90 $15,583.70 $ 2,839.00 $ 99.30 $ 18,522.00 St. Raphael-Holy Angels Our parish food pantry currently serves approximately 130 families on each “Reach Out Saturday”, many waiting up to two hours to receive three bags of basic groceries. Except for by the grace of God, it could be any of us at some point in our lives due to the loss of employment, an illness or the breakup of a marriage, etc. The pantry exists to serve as a resource for those who experience hardship, to make the burden just a little lighter, thereby giving hope and faith to those who may otherwise feel hopeless and alone. Please continue to support this ministry so that St. Raphael-Holy Angels Food pantry can continue its mission of Christian service. May God richly bless you for your generosity. Upcoming “Reach-Out Saturday”-August 5th ST. RAPHAELHOLY ANGELS PICNIC We are beginning to schedule committee meetings for our Parish Picnic. Many thanks to those of you who have responded to the call to assist with the planning of what promises to be a wonderful event! We continue to invite you to participate in helping to make this day a success. Please call Ray Kolczynski at 609-298-7713 if you would like to assist on the Picnic Committee. The parish of St. Raphael-Holy Angels is sponsoring a pilgrimage trip to Italy. November 1-11, 2006, to Rome, Assisi, Florence, Padua & Venice. Call Sister Sandra at the rectory 609-585-7049 Please See an Usher If you have an emergency or if you are disabled and need assistance. Also, if you are disabled with special needs, see an Usher before Mass regarding receiving Communion. for information and reservations. Only a few more reservations are still open. Page 4 When through the woods and forest glades I wander, and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees. PARISH MINISTRY ST. RAPHAEL-HOLY ANGELS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St. Raphael’s Music Ministry- Rehearsals for Adult Choir, Afternoon Bells and Evening Bells will continue with an “open door” policy for the month of July. Everyone is invited to come and sing or ring...it is a great time to try some new music, improve our music reading skills, learn ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR 2006-07 WERE DUE BY some music theory, have some fun AND praise God at the JUNE 30TH. Late registrations will be accepted, but are same time! If you would like to sing with the choir at Mass, subject to the late fee of $30.00. Registration forms, [green], please come at 9:00am to the All Purpose Room any Sunday this summer and rehearse with us for 20minutes and then sing for students who will be new to our parish religious educawith us at Mass. Check under “ This Week at St. Raphael-Holy tion program, [Gr. K-7], are available at the back of both Angels for dates and times! church buildings. If you wish for your child/children to be Come and make a joyful noise to the Lord! enrolled in the program beginning in the Fall, please complete the registration form and submit it to the Religious Education office, along with the fee, as well as a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate. [even if he/she was baptized at St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish] ASAP. If your child is transferring from another parish, we must have a transfer certificate from the previous parish indicating the dates of attendance and the sacramental dates. All families who wish to have their children enrolled in the Religious Education program must be registered members of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish. The schedule of classes for the Fall is as follows: Grades 1 & 2 Wednesday afternoons:4:00 – 5:00 Grade 3 Tuesday afternoons: 4:00 – 5:00 Grades 4 & 5 Wednesday evenings: 7:00 – 8:15 Grades 6 & 7 Tuesday evenings: 7:00 – 8:15 Re-registration forms for the 2006-07 school year were sent home with the students who were in our program this past year. In the event you may have misplaced the form, additional forms, [yellow] are available at the back of the church or please stop by the religious education office. If your child is to return to the program in the Fall, we must have the completed re-registration forms returned to the Religious Education office. All registration and re-registration forms may be deposited in the designated baskets that are located at each of the church entrances, or mailed to: The Religious Education Office 151 Gropp Ave., Hamilton, N.J. 08610. Call the office at 609-585-3848 with any questions. The Holy Name Society— Our mission and the purpose of our being is to love, defend, praise, honor and evangelize the holy name of Jesus. All men of our parish are encouraged to join us. Please call the rectory if you are interested. The Rosary-Altar Society–This month our trip on July 20th is to Resorts Casino. We will receive twenty-two dollars in coins and an eight dollar food voucher. We will depart from the St. Raphael Church parking lot at 12:30pm and will be returning at 10:30pm. For more information call Lucy Ingling at 8882744 or Lou DiFalco at 585-7114. Thank you for your continuing support. Elderberry Club – We are planning a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on December 14th to see the Christmas Show. Cost will be $65.00. If you are interested in this trip, please call 585-6842 or 585-6035 for reservations. Social Concerns Ministry - Mega Kudos to all who made our 8th Annual “God Bless America” patriotic picnic and party at the MCGC a huge success. More than 100 residents at the Center enjoyed at least some portion of the festivities. Thanks to the 27 energetic and caring parishioners who worked so hard on the day of the picnic, and to the 16 who helped during our pre-party preparation day. In particular, our 10 students were awesome-showing great initiative and love as they helped wherever needed. Thanks also to the Rosary Altar Society for their support and to all who contributed the gifts, which we distributed to all residents. Special thanks to Tony Capriotti and Al for the terrific musical entertainment and to June Reinhardt for the delicious cupcakes. Upcoming Activities : Saturday, August 5, 7:05 pm. Annual night at the Trenton Thunder. This is also a baseball Bingo and fireworks night. If we get a group of 20 or more, tickets will be $7 each. All are invited. Tuesday, August 8. 6:15 to 8 pm. Bingo for the residents of the MCGC. We will be looking for donations of jewelry to be used as prizes this evening. Wednesday, August 30, 9:45 am – 1:15 pm. Fifth Wednesday serving commitment at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Tuesday, September 12, 6:15 to 8 pm. Bingo for the residents of the MCGC. Special prizes to be determined. Please call Kathy Wooley at 585-4307 for information. Page 5 When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze. Discovering God’s Glorious Plan For Your Life POPE JOHN PAUL II AND THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY A SIX-WEEK SEMINAR Based upon an introductory program by Christopher West. Thursday Evenings 7:30 pm to 8:30pm This seminar began on June 22nd and will continue until July 27th @ St. Raphael’s Spiritual Center (formerly the convent) Registration continues at $30.00pp for course materials The Holy Father's teaching offers a much-needed new vision to understand marriage and sexuality. He asks us to reclaim the Christian understanding of sexuality and the human person as GIFT in order to show us the true meaning of human love and life. This enlightening and life-enhancing teaching offers a model for self-giving love and true happiness for all Christians, whether single, married or religious. Eucharistic Days of Adoration. Every Wednesday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will begin after the 7:30 AM Mass at St. Raphael Church and will conclude with Benediction before the 7:00 P.M. evening Mass. All parishioners are encouraged to participate in our Days of Eucharistic Adoration. Page 6 COMMUNITY EVENTS : And when I think that God his son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in. A Life-changing Experience Back by popular demand! Good News International is sponsoring its School of Catholic Lay Evangelization, which will take place Thursday, July 27th through Monday, July 31st at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ. Its back-to-basics message of God’s unconditional love for all of us is one that has to be lived and shared. You will be encouraged and challenged in your faith. As one participant described it, “This is like a Jesus boot camp! It was terrific!” The speakers, presenters and staff are all “graduates” of the school. In addition, John Boucher, the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Trenton will be conducting a session. A room for 4 nights [dbl occupancy], 11 meals, all sessions, and written materials are included in the cost of $275.00. The commuter rate is $195.00, which includes all of the above except the room. Space is limited. Please call Good news International at 732.364.6158 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Credit cards are accepted and scholarships are available. You may also visit the website at goodnewsinternational.net. This school is nothing less than life changing! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Society of St. Vincent de Paul continues to serve those in need in our parish. In the past month, we assisted families with rent, utility bills and food. Please continue to donate to the food pantry as this is where we get food to deliver. Remember to donate high quality foods, such as tuna and canned meats, beans, vegetables, fruits, cereal and [of course] peanut butter and jelly. We ask that you continue to pray for us and to make your donations in the small brown envelopes which may be placed in the regular collection. New members are needed. If you are interested, please contact the rectory. Thank you for your generosity and for permitting us to share God’s love with His people in need. Contact Eileen Streight 609-888-0006. Domestic Church Media Foundation Presents: Father John Corapi Friday, August 4th, 7:30 - 9:30pm $15.00 Saturday, August 5th, 8:30am - 4:30pm $40.00 BOTH Days: $50.00 Archbishop Wood Catholic High School 655 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974 Register online at www.DomesticChurchMedia.org Or call 215-269-4446 or 1-866-883-9357 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! To work with children and adults who are mentally and physically challenged in a special religious education program. This is an excellent opportunity for first-hand experience. TIME: Saturdays - 10:15am to 12:30pm September through May PLACE: Former Holy Cross School Grand and Arch Streets Trenton, NJ 08611 For further information call: Mrs. Rose Anna L. Romanello, C.R.E. Holy Cross Center Of Learning [609] 882-4567 Page 7 That on the cross my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin. St. RaphaelHoly Angels Food Pantry Presents: An Evening with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Come enjoy an evening of song, dance and comedy with Fred and Ginger as they star in the movie “Top Hat,” along with excerpts from some of their other movies. Come experience the magic that had audiences of the thirties cheering on their feet in movie theaters. This event will be held in the St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish Center on Saturday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. Admission will be any amount of non-perishable food items or any monetary donations, all of which go to the St. Raphael-Holy Angels food pantry. Popcorn and Soft drinks will be served. This is a come-as-you-are event. Top Hat, White Tie, and Tails optional. Any questions or for more information please call Brian Sakowski at 609-585-0129 Page 8 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. St. Raphael School Renovation Sponsorship #1 includes a plaque with your choice of name placed at the entrance to the classroom. Sponsorships #2-4 include a plaque with your choice of name placed inside the classroom. Sponsorship #5 includes a plate with your choice of name placed on a large plaque. All donations are greatly appreciated! 1. Leading the Way (entire room sponsor): $3000.00 2. In Thy Steps (floor sponsor): $2000.00 3. God’s Rainbow (paint sponsor): $1000.00 4. I see the glory Lord (blinds sponsor); $ 500.00 5. Helping Hand (Booster) Name__________________________________________________________________ $ 100.00 Address_______________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________________ Sponsorship choice_______ Would you like your name to appear on plaque?__________ I am not choosing a specific sponsorship; please accept my donation for_________. Please send form to: St. Raphael School Renovation Fund (checks payable to St. Raphael School) 151 Gropp Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08610 Attention: Hope Costa Questions may be directed to: Hope Costa 609-585-7733 [email protected] St. Raphael’s Lucky Number Calendar winning numbers Week ending Saturday, July 2, 2006 Date of Winning Number Winning Number Sunday, June 25, 2006 Monday, June 26, 2006 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Thursday, June 29, 2006 Friday, June 30, 2006 Saturday, July 1, 2006 BASKETBALL REGISTRATION For any boy or girl interested in playing basketball next year in the CYO League, 245 181 608 542 770 248 630 Registration Every Thursday -7:00pm to 8:00pm in the St. Raphael gym until August 3rd. On behalf of the St. Raphael School PTA, thank you for your participation. The children must be members of the parish and attend St. Raphael School or our CCD program. Questions, call Vince Peroni at 585-5479 or Brian Sakowski at 585-0129. Page 9 Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim my God how great Thou art! - This week at SAINT RAPHAEL– HOLY ANGELS Event Tuesday, July 18, 2006 Contemporary Ensemble Bingo Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Location Time Information St. Raphael SR Parish Center 7:30PM - 9:15PM 8:00PM [Doors open at 6:00PM] Thursday, July 20, 2006 Afternoon bells St. Raphael Evening Bells St. Raphael Adult Choir St. Raphael PLEASE NOTE: Children’s choir [Cool Kidz] will resume in the fall. For information on Heaven’s Echo, keep watching the bulletin for details. Charismatic Prayer Meeting St. Raphael 7:00PM - 9:30PM [F.E.C.R.] Friday, July 21, 2006 Young Adult Ministry– Spirit and Truth 7:30PM [After the 7:00PM Mass] Bingo SR Spiritual Center [the former Convent] SR Parish Center 4:00PM - 5:00PM 5:30PM - 6:30PM 7:30PM - 9:00PM 8:00PM [Doors open at 6:00PM] Dear Parishioners, A listing of all those who made flower offerings is available in the vestibules of both St. Raphael and Holy Angels Churches. Please pick up a copy for your reference. We thank you for your offering. Altar Candles this week… For St. Raphael Church Gabriel Trotto Req. by Mary, Joseph & Daniel For Holy Angels Church Diane Melloy Req. by Friends ST. RAPHAEL-HOLY ANGELS PRAYER LINE Mary Sperling Yvonne M. Hubbard Anthony Intorelli Ms. Barbara Kubisz Deborah J. Allison Michael E. Zuzov CALL 609-581-3675 OR 609– 585-4483 Page 10
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