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
Thur.
Sun.
Thurs.
Sat.
Sun.
Tues.
Fri.
Jan. 1
April 5
May 14
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.
FEBRUARY 8 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 7, 2015
9:00AM Robert Guzman by Lauri Jandoli & Family
5:00PM Peter Conforth by Helen Conforth & Jane Fabach
Sunday, February 8, 2015
8:00AM People of Parish
10:00AM Helen Kempczynski by Mary Mullarkey
12:00N Patricia Kelly by Vicki and Kenny Cope
Monday, February 9, 2015
9:00AM Gary Fenderlander by Charlotte Heard
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
9:00AM Patrick J., Margaret & Jerome P. by Dan Erwin
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
9:00AM Frederick F. Hartmann by wife: Barbara
Thursday, February 12, 2015
9:00AM Helen Kempczynski by Jim & Maureen McMahon
Friday, February 13, 2015
9:00AM Dorothy Zumbrowski by Frank & Cecelia Jones
Grey Book
Saturday, February 14, 2015
9:00AM Ray Pizzi & Jean Miller-Malchow by Gladys
5:00PM Louis & Mary Baar by Marie Baar
Sunday, February 15, 2015
8:00AM People of Parish
10:00AM Helen Kempczynski by Bernie & Barbara Bujak
12:00N Gladys Dilworth by Trish & Chris Salmon
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Monday,
8:15AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
2:30PM
4:00PM
7:00PM
7:00PM
7:15PM
February 9, 2015
MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.)
Helping Hands – PO#2
Stokes Steppers PH#1
Senior Exercise - APR
Adoration – WA
Grade 8 Confirmation Meeting - WA
Knight of Columbus Chapter Mtg – PH#1
Bible Study – WA
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
10:00PM Bible Study – APR
5:30PM CCD Grades 1-8 Vets Middle School
7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1
7:30PM Contemporary Group – WA
7:30PM Parish Pastoral Council Mtg. - APR
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Hospitality after 9:00AM Mass
7:00PM Separated, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2
8:00PM K of C Business Meeting – PH#3
Thursday,
11:00AM
6:30PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
February 12, 2015
Stokes Steppers – PH#1
Jr. H.S. Youth Group - APR
Melody Choir – WA
Adult Choir - WA
Friday, February 13, 2015
8:00PM AA – APR
Saturday, February 14, 2015
11:30PM Senior Valentine Luncheon - APR
6:00PM
K of C Valentine‛s Dinner – PH#1
Sunday Scripture
Here are next Sunday‛s Scripture readings
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
Sunday, February 15, 2015
10:15AM Children‛s Liturgy of The Word - APR
10:45AM R.C.I.A.
1:00PM
EM Training - WA
From Bishop O’Connell
My dear parishioners:
Schedule for distribution of Ashes
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Masses at 7AM, 9AM & 12Noon
Services at 3PM, 4PM, 5PM
Ecumenical Service with St. Paul’s at 7:30PM
I have been over whelmed by the outpouring of love and
concern I have received from all over our Diocese,
including your parish. I have received over 10,000
cards, letters, emails, video messages, gifts, and
countless prayers, including my hospitalization and
ongoing recovery. I could not begin to respond to each
one personally, as much as I wish I could. Your pastor
has allowed me to offer my heartfelt thanks in your
parish bulletin. I am most grateful to your for your loving
concern. The future looks good and I hope to be back in
public by Palm Sunday. My thankful prayers are with
you. God bless you.
Bishop O’Connell
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
BISHOP O’CONNELL, MARGE NOCERA, CHRISTINA
STEVENSON, JAMES PALMISANO, ANNE MADDEN,
LINDA SALVAGGIO, DEBBIE SCHULTZ, DOROTHY
BORELLI, CHER VARZAS, JOHN LIBERTORE, BERNIE
BARNA, RITA MCKEON, KEITH WESTPY, JAY DePOTO,
JANICE & SAL LOMBARDO, JASMINE HUGHES,
FRANCES ANN EUCINO, BARBARA GLENN, STEVE
ELLIS, MARILYNN KENZIOSKI, BETTY MAFFEI, MARIE
TARANTINO, RACHEL BELSEN, ADRIAN NELSON CRUZ
“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 February 8, 2015
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for the
intentions of;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in memory
of Lindsay Contreras by Sarah Butala;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is
in memory of Jack Hardy by Ami Hardy;
The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is in memory of.
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 Mary Plakey, Mary M. Lussen
Help Needed!
We are in need of people who can help with the Laundering
of the Purificatiors and Corporals. If you can help with
this ministry please call the church office for more
information.
HELPING HANDS
Epiphany Helping Hands would like to Thank all of our
Parishioners for keeping our food bin filled with your
donations. And also to everyone who has donated
meat, eggs & cheese. We are in need of can fruit,
soup, peanut butter & jelly, pasta, tuna fish &
macaroni & Cheese.
SENIOR EXERCISE
We will start up our Senior Exercise Program once
again! We will meet on Monday‛s beginning February
9 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!
St. Vincent de Paul
Every year we co-ordinate a clothing drive during the
month of October. Last year we combined our efforts with
the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ocean and Monmouth
Counties. The items collected were sold in local thrift
stores and the money used to purchase the items went back
to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization. We do plan
to continue this fund raiser in the fall. Anything collected
at that time benefits the St. Vincent de Paul Society
because we are paid by the pound. If in the meantime, you
have clothing that you would like to donate to this
worthwhile cause, and you are unable to store the items
until October, we do now have two beautifully bright green
clothing bins on the property of the Parish Hall that may be
utilized. Please continue to pray for us and also please
consider joining our society. God bless you.
bethany bereavement
Come and join us on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00pm
in the APR. This month we will discuss “Stay with
me”. 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.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER
2/8/2015
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***Our Current Budget***
This year we need $9963.00 weekly to fund our
budget. Our collection this week was $6519 which is
short by $3,444.00!
Our Christmas Club for Christ was very successful
for the first year. The boxes for the 2015
collection are now available.
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. Participation will be
extended to A&P and other food stores in the
future!
Please pick one up after Mass. Thank you!
Visit (www.churchofepiphany.org) for Online Giving
Link. WELCOME TO ONLINE GIVING FOR “THE
CHURCH OF EPIPHANY” We are grateful for your
support of our Church. Online giving allows you to make
contributions to our Church without writing checks or
worrying about cash donations. This site lets you set up
automatic contributions and change the timing or amount
of your gift at anytime. You may also make one time
donations to special causes.
Please click on “Create
New Account” and complete your initial one time account
registration. Thank you. “Epiphany is People”
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.
PATHMARK COMMUNITY REWARDS –
Have you heard the news?
December is Pathmark Community Rewards Sign up
Month for The Church of Epiphany
Introducing the New Pathmark Community Rewards Card!
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.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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:
2/8 - 6th Grade Mass 10:00AM
5th Grade Mass 12:00PM
2/22 - 8TH Grade Mass 10:00AM
7th Grade Mass 12:00PM
Middle School Youth Group:
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR
High School Youth Group:
The High School Youth meets on the First & Third
Wednesdays of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the
All Purpose Room. Michele Evans and Kim Lorentzen will be
heading up the group and all high school students are
welcome! We have an upcoming, jam packed year of fun,
fellowship, fund raising, community service activities, and
trips. Check us out and bring a friend!
Senior Youth Group presents:
Italian Night
Saturday, February 21
6:00-8:00PM
Dinner Includes:
Italian Dinner, Salad,
Soda/Water
Coffee & Dessert
$9.00 per person
$6.00 per child under age 10
$28 per family of 4
(2 adults & 2 children under age 10)
Tickets available Jan. 31- Feb.21 after
all masses
Also at the door that evening!
Church Regulations
Regarding Fast and Abstinence
Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be
observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and
older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of
Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat,
but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any
kind, even though made from animal fat.
Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on
a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen
years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to
fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast
days, two additional smaller meals are permitted
if necessary to maintain strength. However, the
two smaller meals together may not equal one full
meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals
on fast days is not permitted.
Around the Diocese
Catholic Cruise to Caribbean
Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic
Caribbean Cruise with (Priest to be Assigned by
the Apostleship of the Seas of the United States
of America) September 13th – September 20th,
2015 on Royal Caribbean‛s Navigator of the Seas
out of Galveston, Texas—Ports of Call: Cozumel
(Mexico), Belize city (Belize), Roaton (Honduras)
and back to Galveston, Texas. Prices begin at
$999 for two passengers this includes all port
fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits
for only $350 per person will reserve your cabin.
Space is limited. For further info or to register,
contact Doug or Eileen at 960-3991785/[email protected].
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Unfortunately, we can fall into the trap of
not listening with attention. We might find it
hard to overcome an accent, or distracted
by those around us. A simple lesson can help
us.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Jesus cured Simon and Andrew‛s mother of
a fever, then others with illnesses or
demons came to see him. He cured those
who were ill, and cast out the demons of the
others. Then he went off and prayed alone
until his followers sought him out. Jesus and
his disciples then moved on to other villages
to proclaim the good news.
“Rising very early before dawn he left and
went off to a deserted place, where he
prayed. Simon and those who were with him
pursued him and on finding him said,
‘Everyone is looking for you.‛ He told them,
‘Let us go to the nearby villages that I may
preach there also. For this purpose have I
come…” “If I preach the gospel, this is no
reason for me to boast, for an obligation has
been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do
not preach it.”
We join Jesus in Capernaum and Paul with
the Corinthians and discover the importance
of the oral teaching, preaching the word of
God. We are accustomed to read, whether
the sacred scriptures or inspirational books,
but we are provided with the spoken word in
Sunday homilies, television teaching and
radio lectures. All are meant to inform, form
and transform us.
Like the young Samuel ask the Lord to speak
because I am trying to listen. Surely there
is one word, one phrase or sentence which
can provide a great treasure for meditation,
rather than turn the dial to off, or the
remote to mute.
Simon said ‘everyone is looking for you‛ and
we are among those who need to find, listen
and reflect upon the gift the Lord offers us
through His many instruments. I provide
what every preacher needs: a good listener.
Attention Men!
Join other Catholic men from across the Diocese of
Trenton at the 18th Annual Catholic Men for Jesus
Christ Men‛s Conference on Sat.. Feb. 28th at Saint
Gregory the Great Parish (4620 Nottingham Way,
Hamilton, NJ 08610)
The theme of this year‛s conference is “Dare to Be a
Disciple.” The day runs form 9:00am to 3:00pm
(doors open at 8:00am for bagels and coffee) and will
feature Holy Mass and inspiring talks by Jose
Romero, Catholic author, radio host and evangelist;
Mike Piazza, former Major League Baseball All-Star
catcher; and a blockbuster speaker , who cannot be
announced in advance, but is someone you will not
want to miss! There will also be Catholic vendors, and
the opportunity to interact with other men who are
looking to grow in their Catholic faith. A youth break
out session will also be offered for young men from
8th grade to college age.
Cost is $25 per person in advance ($30 at the door);
$10 for students. Breakfast and lunch will be
provided. For more information or to register on line
go to www.catholicmenforjesuschrist.org. To
register by mail, send the name(s) of each person
registering, your check, and a self-addressed
stamped stamped envelope to: Catholic Men for Jesus
Christ, PO Box 816, Morrisville, PA 19067
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