The Church of Epiphany ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 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 Wed Sun. Thurs. Fri. . Sat Mon. Thurs. Jan. 1 April 20 May 29 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. Rectory / Parish Office 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. OCTOBER 12 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME DAILY MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Saturday, October 11, 2014 9:00AM Marie Sposaro by Joan Herb 5:00PM Raymond Hermida by Sandra Wepprecht Monday, October 13, 2014 COLUMBUS DAY – OFFICE CLOSED 8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 4:00PM NO Adoration – Sunday, October 12, 2014 8:00AM Chuck Forman by Bill & Adrianne Pratt 10:00AM Tirone Family by Sara Durante 12:00N Mel Akerley by Mary Anne Radosti People of Parish Monday, October 13, 2014 9:00AM Dennis O‛Leary by Mr & Mrs Joe Duchak Joseph Noto by Patricia Demeraski Tuesday, October 14, 2014 9:00AM Catherine McPerson by Charlotte Heard & Mimi Tunis Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:00AM Bill & Helene Pratt by Children Lee Dreker by Pat Demeraski Thursday, October 16, 2014 9:00AM Margaret Miller by Peg Weber Grey Book Friday, October 17, 2014 9:00AM Mathew Cherussery by Grace, George & Marshall Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:00AM Yolanda & Michael Percopo by Children 5:00PM People of Parish Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:00AM Charles (Chuck) Forman by Joan Herb 10:00AM Melvin Akerley by Matt & Arlene Varley 12:00N Gina & Joesph Taibi & Taibi Family by Marina Sunday Scripture Here are next Sunday‛s Scripture readings Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:00AM Bible Study - APR 5:30PM CCD Gr 1-8 Vets Middle School 7:00PM Parish Pastoral Council Mtg - APR 7:30PM Contemporary Grp. - WA 7:30PM Joy Prayer Grp – PH#1 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR 6:00PM Girl Scout Trp#1270 – PH#1 7:00PM Single, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2 Thursday, 9:00AM 11:00AM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM October 16, 2014 Helping Hands – PO#2 Stokes Steppers – PH#1 Melody Choir – WA Bethany Bereavement – PH#2 St. Vincent DePaul – PH#1 Adult Choir – WA Friday, October 17, 2014 6:00PM Wedding Rehearsal - WA 7:30PM School of Leadership – PH#1 8:00PM AA – APR Saturday, 8:30AM 9:00AM 4:30PM 6:00PM October 18, 2014 Morning Prayer and Rosary – WA Ministry Spirituality Day - APR Cub Scout Fundraiser Hospitality after 5PM Mass Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:00AM Cub Scout Fundraiser 8:00AM Hospitality after all Masses 10:15AM Children‛s Liturgy of The Word - APR 10:45AM R.C.I.A. - APR 1:15PM K of C 4th Degree Social – PH#1 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21 bethany bereavement Come and join us on Thursday, October 16 at 7:00pm at the Parish Hall. This month we will discuss “To accept the reality of the loss”. The discussion will be lead by Fr. Jim Redstone. Be with us as we journey through our losses and work towards acceptance, especially when it comes to significant dates without the physical presence of our loved ones. All are welcome as we continue to gather the third Thursday of each month. Support Rosary Prayer Group. Fridays 10:00-11:00AM Geraldine Thompson Nursing Home. For information please call Bob at 732-458-2435 (Leave Message). 2 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Please let us know in the parish office when someone‛s name should be removed from the spoken or bulletin printed sick list due to their recovery, or other prayers answered, or in the case of one‛s death: Jerry Commisso, Kathy Brenner, ‘Baby‛ Chase Thomas, Beth Ferrante, Joseph Bolton, Joseph Francella, Volker Jaegar, John Cifrodella, Toni Mantone, Austin & Dylan Kellenberger, Amya Boyd, Karen Shilanskas, Crystal Kopsic, Annette Falkowski, Jason Rau, Mike Mania, Rev. Bernardino Esguerra, Ginger Negri, David & Myra Walther, Joey Kohler, Edward Westpy, “Baby” Bridget Jordan, Rocco Westpy, David Villanueva, Marion Kearns, Arlene Carulli, Margie McGhee, Steve Rovell, Margaret Young, Grace Durante, Arlene Gellispic, Brian Egitto; Louis Melluso, Joan Nowicki, Mary Rake, Pvt. Steve Kurza, Carol Ann Van Nostrand, Nicholas Salani, Mary Lussen, Jude David Capizzi, Bridget Morris, Dennis Ligus, John Osborne, Howard Sansom, Joellen AndreulaOrtiz, Robert Novy, Laura Marie Tedeschi, Tara Batzel, Barbara Hartmann, Alex Crevillone, Charles Banks Grove, Josephine Troiano, Gary Akerley, D.P. Bienvenue, Michael Cope, Don Tarquini, Martin Borelli, Barbara Langer, Casper Cacciopo, Diane Harker, Kathleen McGonigle, Edward Gelormino, Florence Vogel, Gloria Martinez, Vera Baumgart, Elizabeth Mook, Cheryl Robinson, Margaret Ruff; Barry, Faust Colantuoni; ANR; Andrea Perry, Maria Bienvenue, Keith Westpy, Dorothy Westpy, Sal Lombardo, Paula & Jerry Silvestro, Mary Norraas, Donna Fogler, Mike Rossi, Robert Herlihy, Jr., Ed Reissner, Betty Roseberry 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 CATHERINE PREECE 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 October 12, 2014 The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for Special Intention. The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is for Cathy Brenner by Joan Mullee & Family; The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is for; The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is in memory of Joseph Bellafiore by his Wife. St. Vincent de Paul Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind. Hebrews 13:16 OCTOBER EVENTS October 21st - 9 am to 11 pm - 25% off day at Boscovs with the purchase of a $5.00 shopping pass. Refreshments served and a chance to win prizes available. Call Joan to cash in on this great opportunity and to obtain your pass. 732-458-0711. October 26th - 9 am to 1:30 pm - Clothing Drive at the Parish Hall. We are coordinating our efforts this year with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ocean and Monmouth Counties. St. Vincent de Paul Society will be paid by the pound for the day's collection. Donations will be sold in local Thrift Shops and all proceeds stay right here in the Ocean/Monmouth County area to fund the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program. Helping Hands Ministry Roberth Jones & Norma Hernandez & Family William & Ruth Joule Elizabeth Voss Lefferts & Family Melania Zandomenego & Family Our food pantry is in need of Cereal, Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Soup. Thank you for all you do to help our Ministry. 3 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER 10/12/2014 ***Our Current Budget*** This year we need $9963.00 weekly to fund our budget. Our collection last week was $6,656.00 which is short by $3,307.00. ***The Annual Catholic Appeal*** So far this year, as of 10/1 we have received pledges of $35,941 from 186 Parishioners..NO CHANGE FROM LAST WEEK. This is 74.9% of our goal. We need an additional $12084 in new pledges to have a shot a meeting our goal..Please continue to be as generous as you can. If we reach our goal we can realize a MINIMUM rebate of $9600. Our Goal = $48,000.00 We sincerely thank you for your past generosity and ask that you prayerfully consider an increased gift to the appeal this year. For those of you who may have not contributed in the past, I invite you to share your faith with a gift to the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. Visit (www.churchofepiphany.org) for Online Giving Link. The web site is also a convenient place to look up the current Parish monthly calendar, as well as the current Ministry schedule. PATHMARK COMMUNITY REWARDS 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. It‛s easy…here‛s how: Register your Pathmark card number or the phone number you use when you check out. 1. Online at www.escrip.com/signup 2. Or by calling 1-800-931-6258. If you don‛t have a card, visit your local Pathmark store and sign-up for a Card or print one out online by clicking HERE. Present your registered Pathmark Card or phone number to the cashier every time you shop at ANY Pathmark store. Pay for your groceries any way you choose. Simply presenting your card generates contributions from Pathmark to The Church of Epiphany. For every dollar you spend, Pathmark will contribute 1% of your purchase amount. The more you shop, the higher the contribution to our group! You must tell the cashier to either scan your card or enter your phone number for us to receive credit for your purchases. 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. TD BANK: AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TD 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. “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. 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!! “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. “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. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE OUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE! 4 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: 10/10 & 10/11 – 8TH Grade Bake Sale & Masses 10/12 – 3rd Grade Mass 10:00AM 4th Grade Mass 12:00PM 10/26 – 7th Grade Community Service Project – Clothing Drive helpers st 10/26 – 1 Grade Mass 8:00AM 2nd Grade Mass 10:00AM HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Registration has begun! Each year, adults seeking to join the Roman Catholic Church receive weekly instruction, support, encouragement, and assistance from the RCIA team and guest speakers. Our RCIA will meet every Sunday at 10:45 am. If you are interested in this program, please contact Dana to register in the Religious Ed office at (732) 785-0872. Kindly register as soon as possible so that you will be eligible to begin class on September 28th. If you have already registered or conveyed an interest in the RCIA program for the upcoming year, please confirm your registration/interests at the above number as well. CHRISTMAS WITH THE KNIGHTS Take a trip with the Knights of Columbus to Resorts Casino to see Allen Edwards, a major star at Branson, where he will perform a variety of his favorite Christmas music and hymns that tells us what Christmas is about. Along with your show ticket is the Resorts Buffet & $10 in slot play! The Cost is just $49 per person. The bus will leave Epiphany at 10:00AM on December 7, and return at approximately 7:30/8:00PM. For more information please call Joe Mignone at 732-458-8905. CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY The Knights of Columbus will host a children‛s Halloween party for Children 12 years and under on October 25th in the APR at 1:00PM. There is no admission charge. Please sign up on the sheet provided in the commons area, or call Kenny Cope at 732-606-3233. PUMPKIN BREAKFAST Middle School Youth: When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30PM – 8:30PM Start Date: October 9th Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR SENIOR EXERCISE We will start up our Senior Exercise Program once again, on Monday‛s at 2:30PM in the APR. A little osteo exercise, chair aerobics, some rhythmic dance movements, healthy advice and lots of fun!!! Sign-up sheets are on the long table in the Commons Area. Come join us the APR. Canes & Walkers Welcome! Our Annual Family Halloween Breakfast will be on Sunday, October 26th in the APR following the 8:00 & 10:00 Masses. Breakfast will include: O.J., Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, bagels, and cream cheese and pastries. One pumpkin will be raffled off to the children at each setting. Cost is $7.00 per adult and $24.00 for a family of four (mom, dad, & children only please). RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY "God's infinite love for each one of us helps us to grasp our identity and our worth. The recognition of this dignity leads us to respect and protect each person's life. . ." ~2014 Respect Life; USCCB 5 person we admire, but are an urgent summons for all believers. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Once more speaking to the chief priests and the elders, Jesus relates the parable of the wedding banquet. A King, preparing a wedding banquet for his son, summons all the invited guests. When, after several invitations, no guests arrive, the King commands his servants to “go out into the byroads and invite anyone you come upon.” Again, Jesus warns the elders, “the invited are many, the elect are few.” “I know how to live in humble circumstances; I know how to live with abundance. In every circumstance and in all things I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry…I can do all things in him who strengthens me. My God will fully supply whatever you need.”…”The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests.” The church lives with a new phenomenon called the ‘Francis effect.‛ Since the election of our Holy Father, we have learned to imitate the spirit of Saint Francis and respond to the call for humility, simplicity and kindness. Pope Francis has asked us to go out into the streets, invite others to share in our table and join in our banquet. These are not just empty words from the Saint Paul wrote to his disciples in Philippi, and like Francis, used his own experience as an example for that Christian community. He learned the secret, which basically is expressed on his dependence on Christ. Is this not the first of the beatitudes to be ‘poor in spirit?‛ Perhaps we think that this mission is for clergy and religious. No, it is the task of all Christians as Francis calls us ‘missionary disciples.” When shall I begin? Now! Where do I get the help I need? ‘I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” He will supply whatever you need. My response is based upon my conviction that what Paul and Pope Francis said is true. I am ready to hit the streets. Around the Diocese Mass with Father Pio Mandato On Monday, 10/20, Father Pio Mandato will celebrate our annual Healing Mass at 7:00PM, St. Dominic‛s Church, 250 Old Squan Rd., Brick. A special blessing with the glove of St. Padre Pio will be offered to everyone attending. All are welcome. Is God Calling You? Vocational discernment groups meet to assist young men who are discerning the possibility that God may be calling them to a life of priestly ministry. These groups are designed to explore a priestly vocation with other like-minded men through prayer and sharing vocation stories and experiences. The group meetings aren‛t meant to convince anyone that the priesthood is their vocation. They are designed to assist you in discovering if the priesthood is your true vocation and build your relationship with Christ along the way. If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are encouraged to attend the discernment meeting which will be held on 10/26 from 4:00-6:00PM at St. Gregory the Great Parish, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ. Please register with the Diocese of Trenton Vocation Office at [email protected] or calling 609.406.7449. 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