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Rev. Joel R. Wilson, STL Pastor
Rev. Ed Lipinski Weekend Assistant
Rev. Robert Smith Weekend Assistant
Fernando Linka Deacon
James Manaloris Deacon
Sean McMahon Deacon
Ronald S. Meyers Deacon
Mrs. Molly Kohler Business Manager
Mrs. Theresa McCloskey Parish Secretary
Sr. William Evelyn Galloway Receptionist
Mrs. Joanne DiNunzio Director of Music
Mrs. Susan Obuchowski Bulletin Coordinator
Mr. Samuel Cerasi Sacristan
Mr. Gerard Parria Facility Manager
Mrs. Cynthia Smith Principal Mrs. Gina Scioli Secretary OLPHparish.com
Facebook.com/OLPHMapleShade
@olph_school
@olphparishms
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IN NEED OF YOUR PRAYERS
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for:
MON. 12/30/19 | 9AM
Irene & Anthony DiSiro Req. Maryann DiSiro Joe & Catherine Aloi Req. Maryann DiSiro
TUE. 12/31/19 | 9AM New Year’s Eve
Elaine Daly Req. Pattie Price (Daly) Mass of Thanksgiving Req. Mary Neri
5PM Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Vigil)
WED. 1/1/20 | 11AM Solemnity of Mary,
Mother of God (New Year’s Day) Bud Strimel Req. Don Sal Siciliano Req. his Family
THUR. 1/2/20 | 9AM
Edward V. Tyska Req. Virginia Himes Catherine Leahy Req. The Leahy Family Art Dugan Req. Cynthia Dugan
FRI. 1/3/20 | 9AM
Aidan Snyder Req. 9amers
SAT. 1/4/20
5PM Special Intention for Peggy & Paul Ugolick Req. Ray & Barbara Bruce
SUN. 1/5/20
8AM Ray DiClaudio Req. Larry Y ork
8AM Roberta Reeves Req. Religious Ed. Program
10AM Deceased Members of the McNulty Family Req. The McNulty Family
10AM Jean Chamberlain Req. The Scott Family
12PM People of the Parish
Please pray for all those who are
ill in our parish that God’s healing power may
give them courage and strength.
We pray especially for: Michael Cimperman, Ariel Keppler, Dom Marano, Joseph Mauz, Bert Liebrum, Clifton Fraser, Doris Gosciniak, Issa Maaddi, Mary Scott, Chuck Kennedy, Tommy Armstrong, Dane Christine, Joseph Cataldi, Makayla Becker, Kyran Hines, Corrine Kaz, Matthew Prudente, Angelo Rosado, Bertha Jacobs, Grace Bryson, Joseph Farace, Terry Huff, Sr., Dennis Adams, John Hatter, Joseph & Anthony Martino, James King, Allison Stathius, Jeannie Gender Hagan, George Klein, Linda Yamamoto, John O’Donnell, The family of Carol Johnson
Brian Deutsch Req. his Grandmother and Uncles
WEEK OF DECEMBER 29 – JANUARY 4
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let Your Perpetual Light shine upon them.
Robert Augustine
And may the souls of all the faithful departed,
Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Eucharistic Minister Schedule Jan. 4th & 5th
5pm D. Dawson, B. Kamuca,
P. Malimisura, A. Wojcik.
8am J. Fatula, A. Handlon,
J. Luizza, A. Marrero.
10am B. Cox, T. Johnston,
T. McCloskey, E. Meyers.
12pm D. Donovan, J. Haggerty.
Lector Schedule Jan. 4th & 5th
5pm A. Montesjardi
8am J. Boyle
10pm M. Linka
12pm N. Boyle
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
SUN Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17;
Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
MON 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40
TUE 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18
WED Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21
THU 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28
FIRST FRI 1 Jn 2:29–3:6; Jn 1:29-34
FIRST SAT 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42
The sanctuary lamp is available for Special
Intentions, please call 856-667-8850 x 210.
To place a person’s name on the sick list, please
call Sr. Evelyn @ 667-8850 x 213.
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My Dear Parish Family,
Today, the Sunday after Christmas, the Church presents the Feast of the Holy Family. As noted last week, this is the season of feasts! The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God follows on January 1st. A holy day of obligation, Masses will be offered at 5pm on New Year’s Eve and 11am New Years Day. Come and begin the New Year honoring Mary with your parish family.
As we behold the Holy Family, Mary and Joseph with Jesus, we recognize immediately that Jesus was not born into an ideal situation. Although he arrives in the fullness of time, as the Scriptures teach us, our heavenly Father’s perfect timing does not appear to coincide with what a modern family would call a “planned pregnancy”: little savings, no home, no healthcare, no life insurance, no college savings plan.
Today in the Gospel we learn that when the Magi departed, Joseph fled to Egypt with his family. And after a number of years, they finally settled in Galilee. So the Holy Family were immigrants, transients and day laborers. Joseph needed to find work that his family might eat. A tenuous situation for any family, let alone the family chosen and prepared to raise the Son of Man. Jesus even gets lost in the temple at twelve, but that’s another story.
These realities lived and endured by the Holy Family inspire confidence and trust. We might say, if it is good enough for the Holy Family, it is good enough for us. The Father did not spare his son growing pains. He did not shelter him. He did not offer an easy road, a leg up. Jesus learned carpentry at Joseph’s side, with calluses, splinters, a stiff back and all the associated pleasantries. No power tools, remember!
Over the next several weeks, as the church follows the Holy Family, we will be concentrating our themes on the family. It is fitting to focus on the family. First let’s focus on presence. During these days when
the kids are home, be conscientious about the use of technology. Limit screens. Take the time to be together and savor the sacred traditions. Above all, making memories means being present to those who are present in our midst, and sharing some holiday joy. We bring our whole selves to the moment… which may require leaving the dang cell phone at home!
My mom calls it “making memories.” We make memories whenever we intentionally spend some time or activity with a loved one. Here are some Wilson Memory Makers: split pea soup from the ham hock, coloring books and hot cocoa. A memory could be made with the simplest thing: a book, a family puzzle, singing a song using spoons for mics. It doesn’t matter so long as you own it. Making memories implies quality over quantity, and above all intentionality.
Paul presents the Colossians with a series of virtues apt for fruitful interactions with family and friends: patience, humility, gentleness and the desire to bear with one another. And he reminds them, “And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.”
As we accompany the Holy Family on their journey, we recognize that all is not perfect and well arranged, and still we are called to be thankful for the great gift of family that we have been given.
God bless you my spiritual family!
Fr. Wilson
Kicking off Family Message Series
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636 N. Forklanding Road, P.O. Box 294, Maple Shade, New Jersey, 08052
For more information, please contact any Council member visit us at KofC5714.org. Facebook.com/KofC5714 Monthly Spaghetti Dinner – Friday, Jan. 17th – 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Cost is $10 for adults & $5 Children 12 & under. Dinner includes Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Linguini & Clam Sauce, Beverage & Dessert.
OLPH 2019 SENIOR CLUB Tues., Dec. 10th | 11:30am Maple Shade Municipal bldg., N. Stiles Ave. Doors open at 11am in the Seniors Room. Seniors meet the Second Tuesday of each month. Next Senior meeting January 14th. Join Us for a Trip to Tropicana Casino on Sunday, Feb 9, 2020. Price includes $15 slot bonus, lunch at Car-mine’s and live show featuring tribute to THE RAT PACK!! Also, a trip to Doolan’s restaurant in Spring Lake, NJ for a big St. Patrick’s Day cele-bration on Tuesday, March 17th! Lunch, Enter -tainment and Dancing all day!! For more info on these trips, please call Noreen Boyle at 215-869-2999 or 856-662-2999.
THE MAPLE SHADE FOOD BANK We thank you so very much for your kind generosity. Please help us with your donation of
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Juice & Coffee and any other nonperishable food items that you can donate. Again, thank you so much for your charitable heart and continued support of our Mission.
OLPH BIBLE STUDY Will return on January 7th, 2020. Our theme: Unlocking the Mysteries. Please join us!
BAPTISM CLASS Saturday, Jan. 11th | 10am | OLPH School The class is for parents expecting their first child or who have recently given birth to their first child. This is mandatory for Baptism to take place. Call Theresa (856) 667-8850 ext. 210 to register.
Club, Community & Parish Events
KINGDOM KIDS Dec. 22nd Jan. 5th 19th, & 26th
10am Mass The Children’s Liturgy, Kingdom Kids welcomes Children ages 5 and up to join the FUN!
COMMUNITY SUNDAY! Jan. 12th
After the 8am & 10am Masses Please join us for coffee,
tea and donuts!
COHORT YOUTH GROUP—TNT 3rd Sunday of each month— 7-9pm Teens Need Truth Sacred Heart Family Center 102 Fourth Street, Riverton, NJ 08077 All Teens 7th thru 12 grades welcome! For more info: Hope – [email protected] Erin – [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Irish Experience Guest Days for 8th grade stu-dents are being scheduled at Camden Catholic High School. Experience the tradition, feel the passion, catch the spirit of being a student at CCHS, the only school in South Jersey with a Leadership Academy. Select your day at www.camdencatholic.org/admissionsevents Or Schedule with Janet Indelicato: 856-663-2247 ext. 136 or [email protected]
THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY,
THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
JANUARY 1ST, 2020 Masses: 5pm, Dec. 31st | 11am, Jan. 1st
NEW DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Beginning January, 2020, we will
Celebrate the Daily Mass at 9am
Monday thru Friday.
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Events & Fundraisers
Get Your Holiday Gift Cards through OLPH’s
SCRIP
PROGRAM Orders taken Dec. 9th There are many different
retailers available for purchase. Each retailer gives a different percentage back to our school. If you are a school family, 50 percent will go towards your tuition, and 50 percent will go to the
school. TO PURCHASE GIFT CARDS contact Gina Scioli at 779-7526 ext. 225 or [email protected]. For more information on what gift cards are available please visit their website at https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/shop/product/browse
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER
OF THE WEEK Dental Associates
of Maple Shade
Dr. Sophia Y. Lee
Thank You Volunteers !
These individuals have put in hours
upon hours of hard work for our parish, for them we are sincerely grateful:
Marge & Ron Mikulski, Chuck Hajduk, Bob Santos,
Jerry Stevenson, Nik Obuchowski, Jim Fleming,
Jim Berg, Carsey New, Jennifer Coleman,
Amie Bennett, Michelle & Tim Ewing, April & Tom Asher,
Wayne & Jill Renjbor, Maribeth Dougherty,
Megan Herrmann, Nancy Turner, Michele McKnight,
Kim Robey, Megan Crenny, Susanne Dougherty,
Lauranne Capoccetta, Jill Affatato, Helen Dixon,
Shanon Bianco, Maribeth Dougherty, All Room Parents,
All Catechists, All Coaches!!
WE ARE GRATEFUL
FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Due to the Christmas Holiday deadline for the Bulletins, December 21/22, December 28/29 & January 4/5 Collection Amounts will be posted in the January 8th Bulletin. Thank you. Thank you for your generous giving.
Please remember OLPH in your will.
UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS
SPONSORSHIP FORMS Sponsor eligibility certificates to serve as a baptismal godparent or as a confirmation sponsor will be issued only to parishioners registered for at least 6 months AND parishioners who attend Sunday Mass weekly. Parishioners are highly encouraged to use their envelopes to verify attendance.
SCHOOL OFFICE 856-779-7526 • Fax 856-667-3083
Mrs. Cynthia Smith School Principal Mrs. Gina Scioli School Secretary Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 856-779-7529
Mr. Rich Scanlon Director Mrs. Susan Obuchowski Assistant
Office Hours Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sisters of St. Joseph Convent 856-779-1639 St. Vincent de Paul Society 856-667-8850 ext 298
SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: In Church on Saturdays at 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. Call anytime for an appointment. Baptism: We are delighted to welcome you and your child for baptism on the second Sunday of the month, either during or after the noon Mass. To prepare for this special day, please attend our Baptism Class. Call the parish office for more details and to make arrangements.
Marriage: Congratulations to our engaged couples! Before picking a hall or a date, please reach out to the parish office and schedule an appointment with a priest or deacon. Note that one year of preparation is normally required in the state of New Jersey.
Visits to the Sick: EMERGENCY calls for anointing, call 856-667-8850, ext. 299. We regularly visit our sick and homebound. If you or family member would like a visit, please call the rectory.
The Eucharist is available to anyone confined to home, hospital or nursing home. Please call the Parish Office at (856) 667-8850.
PARISH INFO
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IRELAND 6 Days / 4 Nights
DUBLIN
20-24 People Paying $3,695
Optional 4 Day Extension
4 Days / 3 Nights
WESTPORT, LIMERICK $1,145
Notre Dame Football game included in price.
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Parish Programs A GIFT FROM THE PARISH
Bus leaves St. Charles Borromeo Parish at 7:30am and
returns by 7:30pm. Please contact Peg Campbell (856)296-
440 or John Loftus at (856)701-3985 for further information
or to sign up. The bus is free for Parishioners of St. Charles,
Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of
Good Counsel Parishes. Look for more information in next
weeks bulletin.
COHORT NEWS
A GIFT FROM OUR
PARISH TO YOU This is not just another book
about the saints. Both personal
and practical, this book proves
the saints are not long gone, but
alive and well--and ready to
join you on your journey!
Discover how inviting the saints
into your everyday life will
open your eyes to the amazing
possibilities God has in store for
you!
Wishing you a Beautiful Christmas filled
with Joy, Laughter and Love! May your
New Year be filled with many blessings!
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Calendar
SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT
31
SOLEMNITY
OF MARY,
The holy
mother of god
vigil, 5pm
1
NEW
YEAR’S
SOLEMNITY
OF MARY,
The holy
mother of god
mass, 11am
2 3
4
NEW DAILY MASS
SCHEDULE 9am Mon-Fri Only 9am mass will be Discontinued on Saturdays.
5
KINGDOM KIDS 10am Mass
6
SCRIP Submit Gift Card Order to School.
7
BIBLE STUDY 9:45am
Community
Room
8
OPEN PTA
MEETING
7pm Nolan
Hall
9
AREA
CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS
INFO
NIGHT 7pm
10 11
BAPTISM CLASS 10am, School
12
COMMUNITY
SUNDAY
After 8am & 10am Mass
13 14
SENIORS
CLUB 11:00am
Municipal
Building
15
DINE &
DONATE Tacconelli’s
Pizzeria
16 17 18
19
KINGDOM KIDS 10am Mass
20
MLK DAY Rectory & School Closed
21
22
23 24
MARCH FOR
LIFE WALK Washington D.C. See bulle-tin ad for more info.
25
DESIGNER BAG
BINGO 6pm, Nolan Hall
26
KINGDOM KIDS 10am Mass
27
CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS
WEEK
BEGINS
28
29
30 31
JA N U AR Y
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BULLETIN ADS
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BACK BULLETIN ADS