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The Parish of St. Katharine Drexel
Burlington, New Jersey
November 9, 2014
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
8:00 AM Christopher David Urbaniec r/o Godmother,
Val
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY
8:00 AM For All Veterans Living & Deceased
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
8:00 AM John McCarty r/o M/M Paul Waxmonsky
Florence Parker r/o Carol Costello
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
8:00 AM Anna M. Measey r/o Children
Health & Blessings for Frank S. Wisenewski
r/o Loretta Burgess
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
8:00 AM Adele Carnivale r/o Young-At-Heart
Members
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
8:00 AM Ed & Mary Kuczynski r/o Art Neiheisel
4:00 PM Angelena “Lee” Schiller r/o Sisters, Vivian
and Helen
Andrew Churry r/o Wife
5:00 PM William B. Stockton r/o Gene Stockton
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
7:30 AM Carl Troilo, Sr. r/o Carl, Jr., Kelly & Carly
9:00 AM For All Parishioners Living & Deceased
10:30 AM Thanksgiving to Our Blessed Mother r/o Our
Lady Mother of Divine Mercy Prayer
Group/20th Anniversary
12:00 N Kathleen Rensky r/o Bill & Libby Villari
Jozef Pszeniczny r/o Daughter, Elizabeth
and Family
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
TABERNACLE CANDLES
This week the tabernacle candles will burn for:
Edward Scartocci, Sr. and
Mary & Andrew Szczepanik from Family
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Last Sunday’s collection was
$10,116.00
All Saints collection was
$ 2,284.00
All Souls collection was
$ 3,547.00
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PARISH CLERGY:
Rev. Michael G. Dunn, Pastor
Rev. Cesar Anson, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Walter J. Karpecik, Jr.,
Deacon Alfred Pennise,
Deacon Alexander Punchello
MASS SCHEDULE:
Sunday Vigil: 4:00 PM—All Saint’s Church
5:00 PM—St. Paul’s Church
Sundays:
7:30 AM; 10:30 AM—St. Paul’s Church
9:00 AM, 12 Noon —All Saints Church
Daily: 8:00 AM—All Saints Church
April 27th, 2015 thru October 31st, 2015
8:00 AM—St. Paul’s Church
November 3rd, 2014 thru April 25th, 2015
Holy Days: As announced in bulletin.
Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 3:00—3:45 PM at All Saints Church
Saturdays: 4:00—4:45 PM at St. Paul’s Church
PARISH LOCATIONS
All Saints Church
502 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
St. Paul Church
223 E. Union Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
PARISH OFFICE
223 E. Union Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM—4:00 PM
(609) 386-0152/0163
FAX: (609) 386-0085
November 9, 2014
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Dear Parishioners,
Ten Ways to Prepare for a Holy Death by Fr. Ed Broom, OMV
The most important moment in our life is the very moment that we die. This will
determine our destiny for all eternity. Either we will be saved or damned. Either we will be with
God for all eternity or we will be lost for all eternity. The best way for all of us to have a holy
death is to right now and until we die prepare for a holy and happy death. Hopefully these short
but poignant ten sign posts can help you to make the right decisions so that when you die the
Lord Jesus will be your Savior waiting to open up the eternal gates of Heaven to receive you!
1. Live each day of your life as if it were your last; indeed it could be. Jesus warns us: “He will
come like a thief in the night.” Be prepared!
2. No to Sin, Yes to God! Sin leads to sadness, slavery and death. Let us renounce sin at all
costs and turn to God who gives life. Jesus said: “I am the way, the Truth, and the Life.”
3. Do What You Are Doing. This is a key concept of the saints. It means to live the Sacrament of the Present moment
and always strive to do your duty and obligation with the best of intentions—meaning for the honor and glory of God!
4. Fall? Get up again! If you fall into sin, which will happen because we are all sinners, then get up right away. Never put
off your conversion for tomorrow; rather move on your conversion immediately—before the sun goes down!
5. Love. Aim always for the greatest of all virtues: love! Jesus clearly tells us what is the greatest of all commandments
and it is a double commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. But the second part is to love
our neighbor intensely as we love ourselves. With reference to a holy death, Saint John of the Cross teaches us: “In the
twilight of our existence, we will be judged on love.” Led us aim for a more intense and burning love every day! Like the
Virgin Mary let us die of love!
6. Bring Others to Heaven. Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen gives us great advice on how to get to heaven. “If you
want to get to heaven, then take somebody to heaven with you.” Jesus says, “By their fruits they will be known.” Our
desire should be to love what God loves and God loves the salvation of immortal souls. Hopefully this will by our ardent
and all-consuming desire!
7. Think of Heaven! Of enormous value in attaining a holy and happy death is the constant thought of gaining heaven
but also the meditation on actually what heaven is! Saint Paul gives us a mere glimpse with these inspiring words: “Eye
has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the mind of man the wonderful things that God has prepared for
those who love Him.” Do this! Think of the happiest two hours of your life, multiply that by a million times and then add
eternity to it— meaning forever and ever and ever. You have a mere taste or mere glimpse of the glory of Heaven that
awaits you!!!
8. Tell Jesus What You Want! From the depths of your heart talk to Jesus and express to Him the greatest desire of
your heart and it is this: that you want to grow to love Him more and more each day, but that you want to love Him in
heaven for all eternity. Tell Jesus this, but remind Him every day. Ask your Guardian Angel to come to your aid!
9. Purgatory and Suffering. Why not ask the Lord Jesus to give you your Purgatory here while on earth? It is so true the
saying: “Pay now or pay later!” Indeed much better to pay here while on earth then to pay in the fires of Purgatory after
we die. How can this become a reality? Simple but hard at the same time! We all have to suffer and in many ways:
physically, emotionally, economically (many of us), socially, and spiritually. Why not offer your suffering for the
conversion of sinners, the purification of the souls in Purgatory but also that this suffering on earth would serve to be
your Purgatory on earth to allow you to go quickly to heaven? Many of us never thought of this but God does not want
us to go to Purgatory; rather, He wants us to go straight and directly to heaven, nonstop! Let us be honest, heaven is
closed not due to bad will on the part of God, but due to our own pride, selfishness, egotism and resistance of God’s
grace. Why not beg to correspond to God’s graces and accept your sufferings in this life so as to be united with God
immediately upon death, which means eternal life!
10.Mary: Queen of Saints and Angels. The saints all agree on this spiritual maxim: “Mary is the quickest, most secure,
and the most efficacious pathway to Jesus and to heaven.” Why not turn right now to Mary and beg for the grace to go
to heaven. Ask Mary in prayer what is the major obstacle in your life that is blocking your free access to Jesus and
heaven. Then beg our Lady for the grace to overcome that obstacle or spiritual detour on the Highway to Heaven.
—Fr. Dunn
Pastor
November 9, 2014
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The Parish of St Katharine Drexel invites all of our
parishioners, friends and their families* to join in the March
for Life, on Thursday, January 22, 2015, in Washington,
DC. We encourage you to join in unity to support respect
for life.
Our day will begin at All Saints Church with Mass at 6:15
AM. Participants may leave their vehicle in the parking lot
surrounding the Church. This will be an all-day event, with
a return time approximately 10:00 PM. Our bus will be
parked at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Those
who will not be marching can spend the day at the Basilica
in prayer and reflection.
March
For Life 2015
We will provide for bus transportation (Starr Coach Tour
Bus), a breakfast-on-the-go, a boxed lunch, snack and
dinner are included in the cost. We request a good will
offering of only $20 per person for those who attend. If this is a financial hardship to anyone, please
call the Parish Secretary. Not able to attend? Consider sponsoring a person in your place or make
a contribution to the parish to help defray the cost of the pilgrimage.
If you are interested in participating in this spiritual event, please fill out the form below and
return it to the collection basket by December 20th, along with your good will offering in an envelope
marked, “March for Life.”. If you have any questions and for more details, you may call Eileen
Korang, the Parish Secretary, at (609) 386-0152/0163, ext. 210.
We hope that you, your family and friends will be able to join us in the March for Life!
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Yes, I am very interested in attending the March for Life
on Thursday—January 22, 2015 in Washington, DC.
NAME:__________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NO.:_________________________________AMT. ENCLOSED: $___________________
WALKING IN THE MARCH Yes/No
OR
VISITING BASILICA ONLY: Yes/No
*—We welcome children 12 and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.
No, I will not be able to attend the March for Life, however, I would like to make a contribution to
show my support:
NAME:_____________________________________________________________________
AMT. OF DONATION: $_____________________________
November 9, 2014
PRAY FOR THE SICK
We ask you to remember the sick
of our parish, and pray for those who need
or have asked for our help, especially:
Maria Biancosino, Paul Voorhees, George
Schneider, Brendan O’Malley, Vivian
Maggi, Jackie DiFronzo, Elyse Wolon,
Joseph Duncan, Nick Gusz, David Vann,
Edwin Markiewicz, Danny Tusa. Josephine Diaczynsky,
Thomas Lowden, Dot Nolan, Anita Goodrich, Herbert
Cuccuini, Sr. Marietta Therese, Ida Stefanoni, Joseph
Flannery, Lois Lowden, Florence Konrad, Carmela
Miksitz, Joann Rowan, Barbara Venezia, Tony Polito,
Mary Cody, Alice McGoldrick, Annette Rosenfelt, Neil
Petz, Krista Balderman, Robert Lubrano, Mary Lynch,
Barbara & Raymond Devlin, Brice DeFilippo, Jean
Eckman, Jack Jenkins, Frank S. Wisnewski, Anneliese
Karteron, Vicky Lewis, Kate Fratti, Francis Manzi,
Gregory Micucci.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29;
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday:
Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday:
Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18;
Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday:
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5;
1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
Monday:
Tuesday:
PEACE
We wish to extend our prayers and consolation to the
family of Ada Haughey. During their time of sorrow
and sadness, we pray as a parish family that our Risen
Christ will watch over them in a special way.
ALTAR FLOWERS—ALL SAINTS
Flowers on the Main altar are in memory of Robert
Irwin for his birthday, November 10th, from his Wife.
OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday,
November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The
office will be open on Monday, November 10th and
resume regular office hours on Wednesday, November
12th.
PRAYER FOR THE ARMED FORCES
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care
and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces
at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your
heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and
temptations; give them courage to face the perils which
beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding
presence wherever they may be. We ask this through
Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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MASS BOOK 2015
The Mass Book for 2015 is now open for your special
intentions . Please stop in the Parish Office to make your
selections. The offering is $10.00 per intention. Thank
you
MASS SCHEDULE—REMINDER!
The daily Mass schedule has returned to St. Paul’s
Church at 8:00 AM. The weekend Mass schedule will
remain the same.
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
***MEETING CHANGE***
The November meeting has been rescheduled to
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 PM and will be held at
St. Paul’s School in the cafeteria. We will have our
Thanksgiving Prayer Service/Meeting at that time.
Reminder to all Members - Please bring the following
items to our November Meeting - three (3) filled
Christmas gift bags (7x9) for the nuns and any
Thanksgiving can good items (gravy, stuffing, fruit and
yams) for the Food Pantry. If you have any questions
about the gift bags contact Betty Mazur at (609) 3869386.
Mark your calendar members… we will be traveling
to Reading, PA on December 2nd leaving Burlington at
9:00 am to visit with the nuns and to distribute the
Christmas gift bags and returning about 4:30 PM. All are
welcome to join in this trip and experience the spirit of
Christmas. Anyone interested in going please contact
Betty Mazur about transportation arrangements that will
be available.
Reminder to members - There will be no monthly
meetings in December, January or February. But the
recitation of the rosary before the monthly mass will
continue during the winter months.
WEDDING BANNS
II Dawn Recentio & Rayn McMenamin (St. Paul’s)
BLESSING OF HOMES
It is through this blessing that we invite the Lord to
come into our homes and offer our treasures of praise
and thanksgiving - as we, in turn, seek His intercession,
inspiration guidance and protection throughout the year.
The Deacons of our Parish of St. Katharine Drexel
would like to introduce this beautiful Rite of Blessing to
our fellow parishioners by making themselves available to
come into your home and share this tradition with you.
Deacon Alfred Pennise will be the coordinator among
our Deacons. If you would like to have your home
blessed, please call Deacon Al at (609)-387-3894. A
suitable and convenient time will be scheduled for a visit
by one of the Deacons of our parish.
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YOUNG-AT-HEART CLUB NEWS
The annual Christmas Luncheon will be held on
Wednesday, December 3, at 12 noon in the parish
house. Catered by Glen Matlack, members cost is
$5, guest cost is $18. Call Angie States to sign up,
386-3151. Must have reservation by Nov. 24.
Trip itineraries:
Tomasello Winery, Sunday, Dec. 7th
Bus will at leave promptly at 12 Noon from the
city parking lot behind Cafe Gallery. We will arrive
approx. 1:30 PM. Holiday Opera Gala and dinner at
2:00 PM. We will depart for home at approx. 6:00
PM. Dress code is holiday casual.
American Music Theatre, Tuesday, Dec. 9 th
Bus will depart from All Saints Church promptly
at 9:30 AM. Buffet luncheon at Shady Maple at
11:30 AM. Showtime is at 3:00 PM. Depart for home
at 5:30 PM, no planned stop.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Thank you to all who came out to pray during the 40
Days for Life! Thank you, also, to those who prayed from
home or in front of the Blessed Sacrament and to those
who fasted and/or sacrificed for LIFE. There were 24
turnarounds (that we know of) during that 40 day period
in Cherry Hill! These 26 babies (2 sets of twins) are
included in the 571 saved lives that the international
campaign reports for the time period 9/24 until 11/2. 571
babies who were scheduled to die will now have
birthdays! Praise God!
"In the light of faith you see things quite differently."
— St. John Baptist de la Salle
FRANCIS HOUSE OF PRAYER OFFERINGS
A MYSTIC SAMPLER—Wednesday, November 19
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM: We will take a little of Julian of
Norwich, Thomas Merton, Teresa of Avila and Francis de
Sales. We’ll mix them together, add a little prayer and
humor and mix. Let’s see what we come up with that will
inspire our ordinary daily lives and uncover the
extraordinary reality of God’s presence within it.
Donation: $20, lunch included.
THE “GIFT” OF STRESS—Friday, November 21
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM: As the holidays approach, we will
take a long, loving look at the causes and solutions of
stress so we can enjoy these upcoming Holydays and
Holidays with serenity, peace and enthusiasm as God
desires. How about you? Donation: $20, includes lunch.
To register, please call (609) 877-0509. Check their
website: www.FHOP.org for other offerings!
Thankful for Faith and Call to Share
Commitment Sunday is this weekend at all
Masses. We are asking all of our registered
parishioners to consider increasing their
gives of time, talent and treasure to the
Parish. A brochure was sent home last
weekend explaining the details. We
encourage all parishioners to complete and
turn in your commitment cards to the
Church. The card asks for your commitment
over the next year and contains information
on how to plan your increased offertory gift
to the Parish.
We have now added Online Giving to our
Parish website to make your giving much
easier and secure. If you have any questions
regarding this program, or how to give
electronically, please contact the parish
office at (609) 386-0152/0163.
November 9, 2014
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Each week, I have the pleasure of walking through
our Religious Education classes and each week I am
truly so inspired by them: inspired by the dedication of
these catechists, who generously give so much of their
time to put together such wonderful lessons for our
students, and inspired by our children, who have this
intense desire to know Christ, even if they do not yet
realize it.
This week I was glued to our 8th grade class with
Mrs. Murray.
In the previous class, Mrs. Murray
explained the difference between Church doctrine and
Church discipline. Church disciplines are those practices
we have in place that may change over time, while
Church doctrine are those teachings that have been
professed by the Magisterium as true and will not
change. The class was then charged with the task of
researching a doctrine or discipline of their choice and
explaining the reason behind the teaching.
Not only was I impressed with what these students
chose to research (which included everything from the
celibate priesthood to the communion of saints to life
issues), but I was blown away by the clarity with which
they explained Church doctrine and the efforts they put in
to their work. In an instant, I was reminded of why I do
what I do, why there is so much joy in it, and why I am
particularly blessed to do it here. To see the faces of
these young people light up as they deepened their
understanding of Church teaching was absolutely
beautiful. Let us pray for these children and all our
children, that the seeds of faith planted in our Religious
Education program may bear fruit and inspire in them a
deep, lasting relationship with Our Lord, Jesus Christ
through His Holy Church!
In Christ, +
Kathryn M. Besheer
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SCRIP GIFT CARDS
The St. Paul School PTA will be
selling SCRIP gift cards after all Masses
next weekend, November 15th & 16th.
Gift cards are available from such
retailers as ShopRite, Acme, Wawa,
Dunkin' Donuts, and more. Stop by and
see how easy it is to shop with gift cards
and support your parish school.
BOOK FAIR
St. Paul School is having their Annual Scholastic
Book Fair the week of November 10th—14th. The book
fair will be open Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM—5:00 PM.
Tuesday evening the book fair will be open before and
after our Veteran's Day celebration at 7:00 PM. The book
fair will close on Friday, November 14th at 1:00 PM.
You may also visit the book fair online at: http://
bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/spsburlington
CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE
Christmas Wreaths will be on sale after weekend
Masses on November 22nd & 23rd. Orders can also be
placed at the Annual Christmas Bazaar/Breakfast with
Santa on Sunday, November 23rd. The wreaths
available are either a 12" wreath with a red bow ($15.00)
or 12" wreath decorated with a red bow and pinecones
($20.00). Proceeds will go toward the St. Paul School 8th
Grade Graduation Trip. Please contact Jennifer
Stankiewicz at [email protected] for more
information or to place an order. Your support is greatly
appreciated.
Family Life Workshop—POSTPONED
Our new Family Life Workshop (originally scheduled for
November 15th) has been postponed to the spring.
The new date will be posted as soon as possible.
ATTENTION 2ND GRADE FAMILIES!
Our 1st Penance Parent Meeting will be held Tuesday,
November 18th at 7:00 PM at St. Paul School.
Please plan on attending!
ADS NEWS!
Our next Bible Study is Sunday November 16th. Join us
from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Parish House!
SAVE THE DATE! November Service Project
ADS will once again be heading up to Watchung, NJ to
visit with and help the Religious Sisters of Mercy on
Saturday, November 29th!
Please contact Ms. Besheer for more information!
St. Paul School announces their Annual Breakfast
with Santa on Sunday, November 23rd
New Pancake Breakfast Served
from 9:00 AM—12 Noon.
Start with a warm breakfast
and a picture with Santa.
Kids can visit the craft tables, tag tree, face
painting, and crafts. Handmade crafts and gift items
will be for sale in the gym at the bazaar.
Breakfast ticket are $7.00 and can purchased
through the school or at the door.
If you have any questions, please e-mail:
[email protected]
November 9, 2014
BULLETIN NOTICES
Announcements may be e-mailed, written or faxed to
the Parish Office by 4:00 PM on Mondays or two weeks
prior to the event announcement for publication.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Please remember your parish in your last Will and
Testament. You can be specific about how you want the
endowment to be used, or you can leave it for general
use in our school or church. This is a good way to have
your good works continued.
BINGO
We have BINGO every Sunday evening at St. Paul
School at 7:30 PM in the cafeteria. We give $1,000 in
cash prizes in addition to TWO 50/50 games. Come join
the fun and bring your friends and family!
LAUREL HILL CEMETERY
AND ST. PAUL MAUSOLEUM
There are a limited number of mausoleum crypts and
niches still available. Contact the Parish Office for more
information about in-ground cemetery plots or our
mausoleum.
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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Katharine Drexel
will gather at All Saints Church for recitation of the
Rosary at 8:30 AM followed by attendance at the 9:00
AM Mass on the first Sunday of every month. All
members are encouraged to attend.
The Society will meet on the Tuesday after the first
Sunday at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria of St. Paul School.
All members and anyone interested in joining may
attend. Recitation of the Rosary is held at the Marcella
Nursing Home on Rancocas Road in Burlington on the
second Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM.
There will be no meetings during the months of
January, February, July and August.
YOUNG-AT-HEART CLUB
Members meet on the first Wednesday of every
month at 1:00 PM in the Parish House (next to St. Paul’s
Church). Guest speakers and other points of interest for
seniors are scheduled through the year. Various trips are
also planned. See bulletin announcements for further
information. Anyone over the age of 55 is invited to join
the club. No meetings in January, February, July and
August.
Members receive Communion at the 10:30 Mass at
St. Paul’s Church on the second Sunday of every month.
All members are encouraged to attend.
The Executive Board Committee meets the last
Wednesday of every month at 9:00 AM SHARP in the
Parish House (next to St. Paul’s Church).
INTERNAL OFFICE MAILBOX
If you are a group or organization leader or a part of
our parish personnel, please remember to frequently
come in to the Parish Office to pick up your mail from
your mailbox. It is recommended to appoint someone
from your group or organization to stop by the Parish
Office on a regular basis as not to miss out on receiving
important mailings, inter-office communications or phone
messages.
Thank you for your cooperation and
understanding.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Recitation of the Rosary is held at All Saints Church
on the Second Sunday of every month at 8:30 AM prior
to the 9:00 AM Mass. All are welcome.
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
When you are shopping or looking for a business,
look to our advertiser pages and let them know that you
saw their ad in our Sunday bulletin. And be sure to thank
them for their support whether you are a new or long-time
customer.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Our parish supports a St. Vincent de Paul Society
that helps our community with a Food Pantry and those
going through financial hardships. If you know of
someone who is in need of their services, please
encourage them to call the Society’s office at (609) 3863650 and leave a message.
The Society’s General meeting takes place at 7:00
PM every third Tuesday of each month at their offices at
the All Saints Annex. If you would like to volunteer to be
a part of the good works of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society, please call their office at the number above.
NURSING HOME MINISTRY
Each week of the month Fr. Cesar Anson,
accompanied by a deacon and some members of our
parish visit one of the nursing homes in the area to bring
Holy Communion to the Catholic residents, pray the
Rosary, and let them know we care.
If you would like to be a part of this ministry and
would like to know what our visitation schedule is, please
contact Clare Dugan at (609) 386-0121.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Regular meetings are held at the K.O.C. Hall,
located on E. Broad Street, on the first and third
Thursdays every month at 7:45 PM. Only during the
months of July and August do they meet the first
Thursday.
OUR LADY MOTHER OF DIVINE MERCY
PRAYER GROUP
Meets every Sunday at All Saints Annex at 7:00 PM.
No meetings held December, Palm & Easter Sundays, or
any other major holidays that fall on the weekend.
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PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH OFFICE & STAFF
223 E. Union St., Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-0152 or (609) 386-0163
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM—4:00 PM
Website: www.stkatharinedrexel-nj.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Pastor: Father Michael G. Dunn, ext. 213
Parochial Vicar: Father Cesar Anson, ext. 103
Parish Manager: Cliff Coombs, ext. 217
Parish Secretary: Eileen Korang, ext. 210
Financial Secretary: Eileen Kelly, ext. 211
Mausoleum Secretary: Kathy Drahuschak, ext. 212
Dir. Rel. Ed.: Kathryn Besheer: (609) 479-5099
ST. PAUL SCHOOL
250 James Street, Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-1645
www.stpaulbrl.org
Principal: William Robbins
Secretary: Liz Stark, ext. 200
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Director: Kathryn Besheer
Assistant: Susan Carrera
To register your children for Religious Education for
Grades K-8, please call (609) 479-5099.
Religious Education Offices and Classes are held at St.
Paul School, 250 James Street, Burlington, NJ 08016.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Our parish offers a Bereavement Ministry to assist
families in preparing for a funeral Mass for their loved
ones at either All Saints or St. Paul’s Churches. The
parish will help the family choose readings and music to
give the funeral Mass a more personal touch.
Arrangements for funerals are taken care of through
funeral directors who will, on your behalf, contact the
parish to make the necessary arrangements. The parish
will contact the family to arrange an appointment to meet
and plan the funeral Mass.
ADULT AND YOUTH CHOIR
The adult choir sings every Sunday at the 10:30
AM Mass at St. Paul’s Church. The youth choir sings
every Sunday at the 12 Noon Mass at All Saints Church.
If you are interested in joining either choir, please call:
Music Director: Roxanne Sumanga-Ferguson at (609)
386-0152/0163 to leave a message.
NEW PARISHIONERS
Families need to be registered in the Parish before
registering for St. Paul School or Religious Education.
Registration can be made at the Parish Office, located at
223 E. Union St., Burlington, NJ 08016, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 AM—4:00 PM (Closed 12 Noon—1:00 PM).
MOVING
If you are moving out of the Parish area or to a new
address within the Parish, please call the Parish Office.
SICK OR HOMEBOUND
Please call the Parish Office to notify clergy of
hospitalization and to receive the Sacrament of the Sick,
Holy Eucharist or Reconciliation.
In serious illness, please call the Rectory by calling
(609) 387-8191, day or night. Please leave a message.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Plans for marriage should be made one year in
advance of the wedding date.
This ruling is in
accordance with the common policy of the Diocese of
Trenton. Couples are required to attend either Pre-Cana
or Engaged Encounter. Details and arrangements are to
be made through the Pastor, Parochial Vicar, or one of
the Deacons.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism for parishioners take place on the second
Sunday of every month at St. Paul’s Church, 223 E.
Union St., Burlington, NJ 08016. A Baptismal Preparation
class is required for parents and godparents the Friday
night before the Baptism. This class is held at 7:00 PM at
St. Paul’s Church.
Please contact the Parish Secretary to make
arrangements.
GODPARENTS
Only one godparent is required for Baptism. If two
are chosen, one must be male and one female. A
godparent must be a practicing Roman Catholic
(baptized, confirmed), attending Mass regularly on
Sundays and Holy Days, at least 16 years of age, and in
good standing with the Church (including married in the
Church if they are married). A baptized non-Catholic
Christian may be chosen as a “Christian witness”
provided there is one Catholic godparent. A former
Catholic may not serve as either a godparent or Christian
witness. Godparents will be required to submit a
Certificate of Eligibility from their parish prior to the child’s
Baptism.
PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO REMEMBER TO SHUT
OFF ALL CELL PHONES BEFORE ENTERING
CHURCH. THANK YOU.
COVER SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
The Parish of St. Katharine Drexel
(All Saints/St. Paul’s Church)
BULLETIN NUMBER:
511373
Date of publication:
Sunday, November 9, 2014
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PLEASE CALL EILEEN KORANG AT (609) 386-0163, EXT. 210, MONDAY—FRIDAY, FROM
8:30 AM — 4:00 PM OR CELL PHONE NO. (609) 230-8390 AFTER HOURS IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS.
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