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.
NOVEMBER 9 DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, November 8, 2014
9:00AM Eugenia & William Philips by Children
5:00PM Grace Betts by Carol Lore
People of Parish
Sunday, November 9, 2014
8:00AM Jim & Flora Lore by Lenny & Carol
10:00AM Christopher Baatz by Sandra Wepprecht
12:00N Raymond Taibi & Taibi Family by Marina
Monday, November 10, 2014
9:00AM Howard Clayton by Joyce & Egon Rienits
7:00PM Consuelo Lacson by Deacon Rene & Edna Perez
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
9:00AM Janette Prio by Mother & Sister
Grey Book
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
9:00AM Jim & Flora Lore by Lenny & Carol
Sal Princiotta by Joe Princiotta Family
Thursday, November 13, 2014
9:00AM Mario Devdass by Grace, George & Marshall
Friday, November 14, 2014
9:00AM George & Margaret Cox by their Daughters
Saturday, November 15, 2014
9:00AM Doris Komanchick by George & Jean Hartdorn
5:00PM Alice Steensen by Marti Ferraro
Sunday, November 16, 2014
8:00AM People of Parish
10:00AM Carolyn & Mike Culloo (L) by Clayton Family
12:00N Fernando Hidalgo by the Durak Family
Sunday Scripture
Here are next Sunday‛s Scripture readings
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Monday, November 10, 2014
8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.)
9:00AM Helping Hands PO#3
11:00AM Stokes Steppers – PH#1
2:30PM
Senior Exercise - APR
4:00PM Adoration – WA
7:15PM Bible Study - APR
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
VETERANS DAY – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
5:30PM NO CCD Gr 1-8
7:30PM
Joy Prayer Grp – PH#1
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR
7:00PM
Separated, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2
7:30PM
Liturgical Minister Make-Up Session -APR
8:00PM
K of C Business Meeting – PH#3
Thursday,
11:00AM
6:30PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
November 13, 2014
Stokes Steppers – PH#1
Jr. H. S. Youth Group - APR
Memorial Mass – WA
St. Vincent DePaul – PH#2
Friday, November 14, 2014
7:00PM Altar Server Training - WA
8:00PM AA – APR
Saturday,
8:30AM
9:00AM
1:00PM
November 15, 2014
Morning Prayer and Rosary – WA
Boy Scout Food Drive – APR
Social & Support Group - APR
Sunday, November 16, 2014
10:15AM Children‛s Liturgy of The Word - APR
10:45AM R.C.I.A. – APR
1:15PM - Baptism - WA
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: PROVERBS 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
Second Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-6
Gospel: MATTHEW 25:14-30
Have you ever thought of being an Altar Server?
We are in need of altar servers from Grade 4th and up.
There will be altar server training on November 14th from
7:00-8:00PM. If interested, please contact Kathie Chu at
848-333-9317.
LAY CARMELITES
Is God calling you to be a Lay Carmelite?
For more information, please contact Lydia
at 732-279-9939.
Thank you for all your help.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
MARYANN LANDICINO, CATHY BRENNER,
MARIADORA SALDINO, JILLIAN, JERRY COMMISSO,
GERALD AITZ , LUCY RAMOS, JOE MIGNONE,
TINA MIGNONE , JUNE LINTOT, CHARLES WALKER,
TYLER POPP, BARBARA THIEME,
ROBERT STRUENING , MIKE ROSSI, JOHN HILLA
GAIL POLHUSKY, HELEN CONFORTH,
DONALD NORTH, RICHARD MARRNITZ
ROBERT PETTINATTO, ANN MARIE JENNICK
JOHN CASTELLUCCI, KATHLEEN O’DONNELL
“Please Pray For the Sick” list is for those parishioners who are in
need of further prayers from our “Prayers of the Faithful”. They will
remain on the list for 2 months, after which time their names will be
moved to the Grey Book.
Vigil Light Prayer
Lord, May this candle be a
light for You to enlighten me in my
difficulties and decisions. May it be a fire for You to burn out of
me all pride, selfishness and impurity. May it be a flame for You to
bring a warmth into my heart towards my family, my neighbors and
all those who meet me. Through the intercession of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus and Mary, I place in your care those I come to
remember.
For the week beginning November 9, 2014
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for
Cathy Brenner by Joan Mullee.
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in memory
of Ida Frangipane by Lois Grizzaffi;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is
in memory of Raymond Taibi & Taibi Family by Marina;
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 BERNARDINO ESQUERRA
The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is for
Special Intention.
St. Vincent de Paul
How can there be people who say that God does not
speak, that they don't understand what God wants to say
to us? It is clear: these people do not listen to the poor,
the children, those in need. They only pay attention to
the "constant" voices of propaganda and statistics and
do not have ears to hear what the simple folks are
saying. Pope Francis
A Memorial Mass will be held in honor of FATHER
BERNARDINO ESGUERRA on November 13TH at
7:00PM.
The results are in. The St. Vincent de Paul Society
received $1,400 for collecting 6,807 pounds of clothing
at the clothing drive. Once again, we thank all of you
who have heard and responded to the cry of those in
need.
Helping Hands Ministry
THANKSGIVING BASKETS NEEDED!
Helping Hands is looking for individuals or small groups to
donate a COMPLETE THANKSGIVING DINNER BASKET
for a family in need. Please contact the parish office to
sign up. It will be necessary to bring the basket to the
church on Monday November 24 between 8AM &
10:30AM. Please no frozen desserts. Thank you for
caring and sharing.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Helping Hands Ministry is
beginning to collect cookies for Lexington House. Please
have them in by Sunday, November 16th.
Anthony & Laureen Caggino
Philip DeStaven & Cynthia Sweeney
Michael Kathleen Monahan & Family
Kyle & Amy Scammahorn
Andrew & Veronica Rizzitello
Nicholas Wright
Edward Young
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER
11/09/2014
***Our Current Budget***
This year we need $9963.00 weekly to fund our
budget.
Our collection last week was $6,692.92
which is short by $3290.08.
***The Annual Catholic Appeal***
So far this year, as of 11/05 we have received pledges
of $36,216 from 188 Parishioners..This is 75.45% of
our goal. We need an additional $11,784 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, but as of now we are going to fall
short.
We sincerely thank you for your past generosity and ask
that you prayerfully consider an increased gift to the
appeal this year.
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.
We are a tax-exempt non-profit Organization and
gratefully accept donations from last will and
testament‛s and/or stock to assist in carrying out our
mission. For more information, please contact Michele
at Wells Fargo Advisors (800-533-6163)
May God Bless you for your generosity.
“COMMEMORATIVE BRICK CAMPAIGN”
Consider purchasing an Epiphany Commemorative Brick
for any upcoming Graduation, Wedding or other special
family celebration, or a memorable acknowledgement for
your loved one. The cost is $150 for a 4x8 inch brick
and $200 for an 8x8 inch brick. There are plenty of
spaces left. Please consider purchasing one. Thank
you.
“The Tree of Life” Look at the tree in our Worship
area. This is another way to perpetuate the memory
of a loved one, or to memorialize someone. The
engraved leaf costs $500 and a stone in $2500.
Both of these can be paid in installments with
monthly payments.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY
MAKE OUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE!
PATHMARK COMMUNITY REWARDS –
A REVISED PROGRAM
Introducing the NEW Pathmark Community Rewards Card!
Important Details & Highlights
• On or about October 24 >>> Everyone who provided
a mailing address when they registered their old
Pathmark card(s) will receive their NEW PreRegistered Community Card in the mail. These
Pre-Registered cards are already linked to our
group and ready to use.
•
October 31 >>> Community Cards will be
available store-wide.
•
Supporters who do not receive a card by mail
can simply pick up their New Community Rewards
Card at any Pathmark Customer Service desk.
•
No Phone Option >>> Supporters MUST USE
THEIR “ACTUAL CARD.
•
At this time >>> The new Card is for All
Pathmark Stores ONLY.
Participation will be extended to A&P and other food
stores in the future!
Now when you use your Pathmark Club Card, you‛ll
continue to receive your current rewards…AND you can
also earn 1% for the Church of Epiphany.
TD BANK: AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
TD us Bank will make an annual contribution to our church,
based on the average balance of your accounts:
Checking
Savings
Money Market
Certificate of Deposits
Retirement
All information regarding accounts included in the program
is kept strictly confidential.
SIGN UP TODAY
It‛s simple. Your TD Bank representative can register you.
Tell them you want to register with the Church of
Epiphany‛s Affinity program. This is another program that
you can utilize to help our Parish. There is no cost to you,
but we can receive additional support without any extra
expense. You must tell the TD Bank teller that you want
your ACCOUNTS LINKED TO THE EPIPHANY
AFFINITY PROGRAM. THANK YOU!!
“FOR HEAVEN SAKE” 732-449-7253
FOR HEAVEN SAKE is a religious gift shop located at 608
Brighton Ave., in Spring Lake Heights. When a parishioner
that makes a purchase in their store and designates “the
Church of Epiphany”, we will receive a $1 donation from
their store. Please visit their store when you want to
purchase a religious gift. Thank you.
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ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS!
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:
11/23 – 8th Grade Mass 10:00AM
7th Grade Mass 12:00PM
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Middle School Youth:
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR
HELP WANTED!
We are desperately in need of CCD
substitute teachers & Aides. If you
could volunteer your time
occasionally on a Tuesday night
form 5:30-6:30PM, please give Dana
in the Religious Ed office a call at
732-785-0872
The Ministry Morning Make up Session has been
scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 beginning at
7:30PM in the APR. This mandatory make up session
is being held for the convenience of those who were
NOT able to attend the Saturday morning
spirituality that was held on October 18th. You are
expected to attend ONLY if you did not attend the
Saturday morning session. Should you have any
questions please contact your liturgical ministry
coordinator.
bethany bereavement
Come and join us on Thursday, November 20 at
7:00pm at the Parish Hall. This month we will discuss
“Anger”. 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.
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.
Thanksgiving is approaching quickly and we will once
again hold our annual
Thanksgiving Dinner.
Please stop by our table
after all masses if you
would like to volunteer by
baking, cooking your
favorite dish, delivering
meals, etc. As always
thanks for your help in
advance we couldn‛t do
this with out your help!
Sue Hermida
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Gospel: John 2:13-22
Near the time of Passover, Jesus went up to
Jerusalem and saw the temple had become a
marketplace.
He
became angry and
proceeded to drive out the vendors and
livestock. Jesus spoke of destroying the
temple and rebuilding it in three days. The
Jews did not know Jesus was speaking of his
body but when his resurrection from the
dead come to pass, his disciples remembered
what Jesus had said and came to believe the
scripture and the word Jesus had spoken.
“You are God‛s building. Thanks to the favor
God showed me I laid a foundation as a wise
master-builder might do, and now someone
else is building upon it. Everyone, however,
must be careful how he builds. No one can
lay a foundation other than the one that has
been laid, namely Jesus Christ...Are you not
aware that you are the temple of God, and
that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”
The church we reflect upon today, a major
basilica in Rome, is called ‘the mother of all
the churches of Rome and the world.‛ It has
a special place in the history of the church.
We move from a physical building and are
reminded by St. Paul that we too are
temples of the Spirit. We are God‛s dwelling
among His people. The words of John‛s
gospel ‘and the Word became flesh and He
dwelt among us‛ speak not only of Mary and
the Incarnation, but also of the reality, that
God lives in and among us.
How meaningful as we read these words is
the fact that the person sitting and praying
next to us, is a temple of God‛s Spirit. How
challenging for us to recognize the presence
of the Lord in those of our family, those
with whom we work. How beautiful we are as
we reflect with Paul that ‘I live, now, not I,
but Christ lives in me.‛
As I spend time in prayer, whether in a
magnificent cathedral or humble chapel, the
fact is that the Lord is present and that is
what really matters. As I spend time with
family and friends, and recognize the
presence of the Lord in every individual tat
is what really matters. The next time I pass
a church, may I remember that His dwelling
is there and also with me. In the words of
Oscar Romero, Christ is the Master builder,
we are the ministers.
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Brick PTSA Annual Craft Fair
BTHS PTSA will be holding its Annual Craft Fair being held
at the High School on Chambers Bridge Rd in Brick. 9AM4PM on Saturday, 11/22. The event will include over 100
craft vendors as well as popular vendors including Pampered
Chef & Origami Owl . There will also include a Gift Auction
featuring popular items from event vendors. Admission is
free!
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 11/23 from 4:00-6:00PM at St.
Charlies Borromeo Parish, 2226 Riverton Rd., Cimmaminson,
NJ. Please register with the Diocese of Trenton Vocation
Office at [email protected] or calling
609.406.7449. Join us at this exciting time as you discover
and respond to His invitation!
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