226 Hurffville Road ● Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Phone: (856) 228-1616 Fax: (856) 228-6332

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Church of the Holy Family

July 30, 2017

Transfiguration of the Lord

PARISH INFORMATION Reverend John Picinic, Pastor Reverend Alfred Onyutha, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jerry Jablonowski Deacon Joseph Kain Mrs. Julie LaRosa, Youth Ministry Mrs. Judi DiBabbo, Director, Faith Formation Sr. Paula Randow, OSF, Principal Mrs. Joanne Raggio, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Linda Johansson, Business Manager Mrs. Charlene Campbell, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Candice Kelly-Devine, Religious Ed Office Mrs. Jeanne Passanante, Choir Director Mrs. Elayne Cipolla, Office Assistant

Parish Office Open weekdays from 9 AM-12 PM & 1-4 PM and Monday through Thursday from 6-8 PM 228 Hurffville Road Sewell, New Jersey 08080 856-228-1616 fax—856-228-6332 www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

Christian Formation Office Open weekdays Monday—Thursday from 10 AM—4 PM 856-228-2215 Our Lady of Hope Regional School 420 South Blackhorse Pike Blackwood, New Jersey 08012 (856) 227-4442

Liturgical Schedule Saturday Evening Mass 4:30 PM Sunday Mass 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM Daily Mass 9:00 AM (and 7:00 PM on First Fridays) Holy Day Schedule (please check the bulletin) 7:00 PM (Vigil), 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Confessions Saturday Morning at 9:30 AM Saturday Afternoon from 3:45 to 4:25 PM First Fridays at 6:30 PM or by appointment Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM First Friday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 AM Saturday Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesdays after the 9:00 AM Mass

Please call the parish office if you or a family member is in the hospital,

needs the Sacrament of Anointing, or needs the Eucharist brought to them.

Information about Preparing for Baptism or Marriage may be found on our parish website.

We pray for all those preparing to marry, especially GEORGE ALTHOUSE & CAROL CIPOLLA

DYLAN BRODY & MEGAN MONTGOMERY

We ask the Lord to grant eternal rest unto all the faithful departed.

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, JULY 29 4:30 p.m.—People of the Parish

SUNDAY, JULY 30 8:00 a.m.—Ginny Bochanski req. by Beth & Rich Benson 10:00 a.m.—Leonard Giuliano, Sr. req. by the Cinelli Family 11:30 a.m.—Robert Metallo req. by Joan, Melissa & Amy 6:00 p.m.—Multiple Intentions Ron Longo req. by Mr. & Mrs. Micucci Protection of Unborn Babies in the Womb req. by Teri Catalano Phyllis Kuruc req. by Charles & Mary Sagan Poor Souls in Purgatory req. by a Friend Frank Spadafora req. by the Aruffo Family

MONDAY, JULY 31 9:00 a.m.—Debbie Heneghen req. by Charles & Mary Sagan

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 9:00 a.m.—Marie Santosusso req. by Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Randazzo

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 9:00 a.m.—Charles McMahon req. by His Wife, Clare

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 9:00 a.m.—Alan Koch req. by Ed & Debbie McGuigan

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 9:00 a.m.—John Gentile, Jr. req. by Denise Passarella 7:00 p.m.—Christian Wojtakowski req. by Ted, Sandy & Thea

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 9:00 a.m.—Anthony Verrilli 4:30 p.m.—Multiple Intentions Elizabeth Winterele Collins req. by Her Granddaughter, Beth Mazzaro Family req. by Domenic & Dolores Scena Dec’d Members of the Capozzoli Family req. by Russell & Debra Moore & Family Larry Cramer req. by Linda & Garry Courant Ignatius & Rita Sagan req. by Charles & Mary Sagan Ronald Longo req. by Lou & Joann Barnes Alfred M. Albano req. by the Lucchesi Family Marie Iocono req. by the Lucchesi Family

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 8:00 a.m.—People of the Parish 10:00 a.m.—Mary Carpenter Maloney req. by Ray & Susan Laag 11:30 a.m.—Joyce Mueller req. by Pat & Cathy Kerr 6:00 p.m.—Eva Buhalo req. by Bob Crane, Sr.

Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong.

For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?" The LORD was pleased that Solomon made this request.

The first reading for this Sunday is from 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12, it is the story of Solomon having a dream in which God’s asks him, "Ask something of me and I will give it to you." Solomon does not respond in the typical manner of, “please give me a bigger army, or please give me more wealth, power, prestige, a longer life, etc. No, rather he thinks of others when God grants him a wish. Think for a moment if you truly found a genie bottle and lo behold there is Barbara Eden (those of old to remember I Dream of Genie), anyway, I digress, please forgive me. If you found a genie bottle and a genie comes forth and in this case grants you one wish what would you ask for? It’s a good question, for I am sure we could all use more than one thing. Nevertheless, we would have to contemplate and think it over wisely, what do I need that is of immense importance. For starters, I may think of youth, health, wealth, peace and quiet, or I may ask for a favor for a loved one, for their health and prosperity. Solomon on the other hand really thought of others, and yet still of himself. He realized he had big shoes to fill, that of his father David, and not only big shoes to fill, but this great amount of people. Who could govern and lead them all? I am sure he heard complaints, people’s grievances, troubles, finance issues, land problems, farms, produce, animals

for feeding, security and safety issues, who to trust, etc. So he did think of his country folk when he asked for right judgment and wisdom to lead, because he thought of the people first, but not excluding himself, since he was the one that would still have to carry out the governance of Israel. So, we too like Solomon are asked, maybe in not such a dramatic fashion as was he, but we are still asked by God, “what do you want?” We are supposed to respond and make requests\petitions. So make your requests and let them be as high as the heavens, God is listening, and He will respond, sometimes in the exact way we think, in other ways He may respond indirectly or in way we never imagined.

Remember you have the Genie bottle in your hands and the genie in your heart, He is called the Holy Spirit. Remember to ask, but when asking have also the heart of Solomon.

God bless you,

Father John

Reflections by Father John

Catholic Healthcare Services Do you or someone you love need care at home?

Contact the Diocese of Camden’s Home & Parish Healthcare Services Resource and Referral Help Line

1-888-26 VITALity (1-888-268-4825)

A Free and simple Gateway to Help at Home for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities seeking to remain healthy, safe, and secure in their homes.

The VITALity HELP-LINE: Provides information and access into Community, Health and Medical Services. Arranges for Care Coordinators to visit you at your Home to help you navigate the complex healthcare insurance and provider system. All this is provided at no charge through the charitable efforts of the Diocese of Camden.

Visit Vitality.camdendiocese.org for more information

If you have a friend or loved one serving in the military – please call the parish office, 228-1616, or send his/her name to joanne.raggio@churchoftheholyfamily.org so that we may include them in our prayers throughout the year.

Please pray for: Brandon Balsama, Ryan Bandy, Marc-Anthony Bartolomeo, Nicholas Bedingfield, Adam Beitz, Patrick Billmann, Lucas Blasko, Michael Blaszczyk, Antonio Brino, Kevin Britt, Mark Burns, Tim Campbell, Drakkar Carter, Christopher Cassidy, Calvin Colclough, Dylan Colclough, Tom

Cunningham, Luke Demas, Daniel DiGiuseppe, Mark Dillon, Nicole Domingo, Alex Driscoll, Lee Elsas, Geraldo Pabon Giglio, Giana Pabon Giglio, John Glass, Sean Grunwell, Steven Horne, William Hossain, Tim Johnson, Thomas Keefer, Matthew Lopane, Salvatore Lopresti Jr., Ryan Maiden, John Mangino, Lisa Taylor-McGuire, Casey Monaghan, Sean Monaghan, Daniel J. Nardiello, Chris O'Brien, Melissa Owens, Nadia Pascetta, Joseph Penn, Gregory Poeppel, Samantha Preis, Jake Ridgway, Jesse Ridgway, Eric Ruiz, Peter Saragnese, Aaron Schmidt, Corey James Schwartz, Greg Smith, Nicholas Smith, Michael Stadlman, Brett Staffieri, Sean Patrick Stailey, Nicholas Terasov, Leo Troy IV, Jeff Weitzman, Tyler Willette, Leo Wyzsynski

If you wish to have a name included in the sick list please contact the parish office. Please pray for our those listed below.

Denise Allen, Donna Anders, Eladia Angud, Helen Bernhardt, Dorothy Blaszczyk, Erin Bossart, James Boylan, Jeanne Brown, Patricia Brown, Stephanie Brown, Denielle Candolora, Michael Caporale, Denise Carson, Dee Cericola, Joe Cericola, Adele Charlton, Jaime Cherry-Kline, Harry Chew, Doreen Clark, Mike Cosmo, Irene Cramer, Luca Cundo, Wendel Decena, Ernest Dellapia, Zenia DeLeon, Joseph Derr, Louis DeSantis, Patricia DeSantis, Arthur A. Devera, Ian Diaz, Noah DiGennaro, Rose DiLucido, Jim Donato, Joseph Egan, Veronica Egan, Nancy Ellis, Margi Fendt, Holly Fitzgerald, Mary Jean Forde, Domenick Frese, Dee Galloway, Joseph Gazzara, Jane & Steve Gismondi. Tristan Joel Gonzales, Claire Grzechowiak, Jimmy Hanna, J. T. Hayes, Mackenzie Faith Heil, Paul Heitman, Lourdes Carrasquillo-Hicks, William Hines, Andrea Holland, Mary Jablonowski, Caitlyn Janowski, Layla Jay, Emerita Lacuanan, Joann Lanzilotti, Vincent Lanzilotti, Marie Letts, Michele Lewandowski, Jillian Loeb, Angelica Luague, Joe Lucchesi, Jeannine MacGarvey, Ruth Maiese, Joseph P. Mann, Edward Manzo III, Milana Marino, Dr. Sidney Maycock Jr., Johnny Miller, Ryan Miscavage, Anne Molavi, Patrick Murray, Linda Nelson, Marty Norman, Erin O’Keefe, Cindy Ortiz, Mary Ann Panto, Dan Paolucci, Barbara Rodier, Nora Ronsayro, Michael Root, Drew Ross, Joyce R., Kate Sammon, John Sanders, Marcy Schilling, Alice Schwartz, Daniel Sciacca, Mildred Shirley, Tom Suski, John Taylor, Joseph Teti, Ed Tuso, Dylan Vitucci, Amy Wassmuthm, Felicia Whipkey, Marge Ziegenfuss, Mark Zimmerman

Please call the parish office if a loved one needs a priest.

Pray for the Sick This Week at Holy Family

Sunday, July 30 IHN Hosts Homeless all Week in Aquin Center

AA Men’s Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Monday, July 31 Tuesday, August 1

Al Anon—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Wednesday, August 2

GA Meeting—7:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Thursday, August 3

AA Meeting—8:30 p.m., Basement Meeting Room Friday, August 4

Nocturnal Adoration—Following 7:00 mass, Chapel Saturday, August 5

AA Meeting—9:00 a.m., Basement Meeting Room

Pray for those Serving in the Military

Compassionate Outreach

If you have a prayer request for the Prayer Line, please call Joan at (856) 589-3964 or Louie at (856) 582-3559 with your intention.

All requests are held in confidence.

Parish Prayer Line

A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend— Do you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who has been struggling with the loss of a loved one, loneliness, cancer, a layoff, relocation, divorce, a spiritual crisis, recuperation, single parenthood, or any of countless other life challenges? Our Stephen Ministers can provide them with the focused care, encouragement, and support they need to make it through the crisis. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this confidential, one-to-one care of a Stephen Minister, please contact the Stephen Ministry Leadership through the Parish Office (856-228-1616) or by email:

stephenministry@churchoftheholyfamily.org

Rachel’s Vineyard Hurting from Abortion? The Camden Diocese is offering a confidential retreat weekend for men & women suffering from the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion.

For information contact Margarita: 856-691-2299 or e-mail to projectrachel.pjp2rc@verizon.net

All information is kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL!

Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for struggling marriages. If you are struggling in your marriage, attending a Retrouvaille program could be the best gift you give to your spouse, and family! Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. For more information visit our website at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.

“A NURTURING SCHOOL COMMUNITY” Conveniently located on the Black Horse Pike in Blackwood, New Jersey near Route 42, Our Lady of Hope Regional School is a Pre-K to 8th grade Catholic School rooted in Sacred Scripture and tradition. We provide a nurturing environment where each child can achieve his/her potential. Visitors to Our Lady of Hope Regional School quickly notice the family atmosphere that exists throughout the school. As visitors tour our various classrooms, they see smiling students who are eagerly and attentively engaged in the material being presented. Our school, which is one of the largest elementary schools in the Camden Diocese, provides a challenging faith-based curriculum complemented by weekly classes in Spanish, Physical Education, Technology, Music, Art, STEAM, Health, and Library. A diverse Athletic Program is offered for Kindergarten through 8th grade, and a Before and After School Program is available to accommodate the schedules of our working parents. After school music lessons are also available. The Administration, faculty and staff along with our parents and students work together to understand, accept and follow the Gospel message of Jesus. We empower our students to take a more active part in the Catholic Church’s mission to serve through increased involvement in school, parish and community activities. Please contact our Advancement Office at 227-4442 to learn more about our school. Latest news and events can also be found on our website:

www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org

Bus Trip to Atlantic City—8/15

Feast of the Assumption Mass and Blessing of the Waters A bus trip to Atlantic City will leave from Holy Family Church at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15. Mass will be held at 12:00 noon in Boardwalk Hall with Bishop Dennis Sullivan as celebrant. Cost is $30 and includes a bonus for Tropicana Casino.

Seating is limited. Deadline to reserve a seat is Monday, August 7 which will be confirmed once payment is paid at the parish office. Questions? Call Carmine, 856-415-9683 for more details.

For many families, summer is vacation time. Through the Catholic Communications Campaign, an Internet site has been established to help Catholics find times and places to attend Mass anywhere in the United States.

Check out www.masstimes.org to look up and plan what church and Mass to attend when you are away from home.

Do You Have the Gifts to Serve Christ as a Deacon?

The Office of the Diaconate is hosting “Information Meetings” throughout the Diocese. If think you are being called to serve Christ as a Deacon, and are between the ages of 30 and 55, please consider attending an information meeting. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.—Our Lady of the Angels, 35 E. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House Wednesday, August 23, 7:00 p.m.—Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Road, Sewell

For more information, please call the Office of the Diaconate at 856-583-2858 or email: michael.carter@camdendiocese.org.

You don’t have to miss Mass while on vacation!

Once again, Holy Family will collect backpacks and school supplies for needy children who will soon return to school. You may bring your donations of backpacks, pencils, folders, notebooks, crayons, lunch bags and other school supplies to the church through Sunday, August 13.

Members of our high school youth ministry program “aBlaze” will be packing and delivering the supplies during the week of the 13th.

Last year our parish assisted 78 children in starting the school year with new and much needed school supplies. Past recipients of your donations have included the Heart of Camden, Robin’s Nest, Glassboro Child Development Center and the Ronald McDonald House of Camden.

Annual Backpack & Supplies Drive

Moving Into or Out of the Township?

If you are planning to move please remember to notify the parish office—856-228-1616—so we can maintain current information.

If you recently moved into the area and would like to become a member of Holy Family Parish we invite you to visit the parish office to complete a registration form or you may register online at the parish website

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

If you pray you are sure of saving your soul. If you do not pray you are just as sure

to lose your soul. —St. Alphonsus Liguori

MULTILINGUAL ROSARY: The Multilingual Rosary sponsored by the Sancta Familia Council of Knights of Columbus will not be held during August and September but will resume again on Monday, October 2.

This special devotion consists of multiple decades of the Rosary said in several languages. All are invited to volunteer to recite in their native tongue. Our purpose is to offer a special devotion to Our Lady of Healing of those in need. Additionally, St. Pio blessing and relic will also be offered.

If you wish to offer to pray in your native language or have a question please contact Frank Vespe at 609-313-5947.

Baptism Prep—Parents must attend a

prep class before Baptism is conferred. Expectant parents as well as Godparents are encouraged to attend. It is imperative that you register in advance for a class.

Tuesday, August 8 Tuesday, September 12

JDR

Life-Long Faith Formation & Evangelization

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

This week the Office of Faith Formation will open for business Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Please call 228-2215 to speak to a staff member during office hours or to leave a voice message.

“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”

- ROMANS 8:28

Do you really trust God? Do you believe that all things work for good? Stewardship is a challenge for everyone at times. Putting our trust in God, in everything we do, means that God’s plan for our lives may be different than our plan. When one door closes, another one opens. Trust in God, His plan is always better.

Received Budgeted Difference July 16, 2017 $13,891 $16,250 -$2,359 FY 2017 to date $42,148 $45,750 -$5,602

Your generosity to your parish is appreciated!

Discover the Convenience of Online Giving

With Online Giving, you can give towards your weekly contributions even when you attend Mass somewhere else during the summer. You can use the “Quick Give” feature to give a one-time gift without creating a login, or sign up for weekly contributions. You can find the Online Giving link at

www.churchoftheholyfamily.org

In need of goods or services? Please consider patronizing our bulletin advertisers when needing goods or services. Their advertising makes it possible for us to receive church bulletins.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2017 Vacation Bible School program Fun Factory, as a volunteer, camper, supporter or snack donator. We had an amazing time and have so many fun and faith-filled memories from this inspiring week! We are already excited as we plan for VBS 2018—Shipwrecked! We'll be setting sail for our Island 7/16-7/20! Save the dates!

Special thanks to the Racobaldo Family for preparing dinner at the Ronald McDonald House on Saturday July 8 through our Youth Ministry Family Service Program! Several dates remain for the 2017 year if your family is interested in preparing and serving a meal to families residing at the RMDH while their children receive medical care from area hospitals. The Youth Ministry will help you through the process and even provide a ShopRite Gift Card to help with groceries.

On July 12 a group of Holy Family young people in 6th-8th grades, participated in a Day of Service and visited the Cathedral Lunch Program in Camden. They served lunch to over 400 people! Youth made sandwiches, sliced fruit, filled water cups and personally handed these out through the Lunch Program. We have several more service dates at the Cathedral planned for the year! We hope you'll join us!

Our 2017-2018 Youth Ministry Year is gearing up! We are always looking for adults and young adults who are interested in sharing their time and wisdom with our Young Church! With a vast array of program offerings from prayer, community, service and pastoral; there are many roles to be filled. We need group leaders, chaperones, chefs and behind-the-scenes help! We hope you will consider joining our Young Church as a volunteer! Contact Julie for more information—

jlarosa@churchoftheholyfamily.org

An exciting informational gathering will be held on August 3, 2017, from 7:00- 8:30 p.m. at the St. John Vianney Campus (former rectory at 2901 Good Intent Road, Deptford, 08096). Everyone interested in joining a WYD

pilgrimage in January 2019 or who might be thinking about it, should attend this prayer and information session. The full WYD pilgrimage will take place from January 19-28, 2019 and promises to be a life-changing experience. If your schedule does not allow you to attend for 10 days, learn about a shorter WYD pilgrimage January 24-28 designed specifically for college students and working young adults.

For more information, call 856 583 2908, gregory.coogancamdendiocese.org, or visit

www.camdendiocese.org