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Clergy
Father Gerard Marable, Pastor
Deacon Tom Jennings
Office Staff
Ms. Bonnie Tilghman
Mrs. Debbie Carroll
Mrs. Damariz Cabrera
Maintenance
Mr. Alberto Carmenate
Sacraments
Baptisms
Religious Ed–
Ms. Karen Loveland
Ms. Margarita Nieves
Sick–Fr. Marable
Marriage-Dcn. Tom Jennings
Reconciliation– Sat. 3:15 pm
at St. Joan of Arc Church
LA PARROQUIA DE SANTA JOSEFINA BAKHITA “Una Comunidad de Comunidades”
Parish Mission
Statement
As a sacrifice of
praise the people of
St. Bartholomew and
St. Joan of Arc
welcome people of
every race, language
and way of life
around the table of
our Lord Jesus Christ
in an American
African/Hispanic
expression of Roman
Catholic worship.
Sharing our time,
talent and
treasure in acts of
justice, we proclaim
the “Gospel of Life”
with and for the
people of Camden.
“Only God” “Those who work,
those who soldier,
those who pray”
www.stbakhitanj.org
Parish Center
St. Bartholomew Church
751 Kaighns Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
Mass Times:
Sunday: 7:30 am
11:00 am
Office: (856) 365-0573
Fax: (856) 365-0744
Rectory
St. Joan of Arc Church
3107 Alabama Road
Camden, NJ 08104
Mass Times:
Saturday: 4:00 pm (English)
Sunday: 9:00 am (Spanish)
Rectory: (856) 962-8642
Fax: (856) 962-7123
December 7, 2014
Sick List Please pray for those who are ill and those who care for
them:
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Holiday Fair Trade Festival Please support the Holiday Fair Trade Festival. This is a pleasant
way of helping our brothers and sisters across borders. It is being
held at Resurrection School (behind Christ Our Light Church), 402
N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, December 6th from 8 am to 6 pm
and December 7th from 8 am to 2 pm.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
Sunday, December 7th ~ 9 am Mass
St. Joan of Arc Site
Rosary, Mass and Mañanitas:
Thursday, December 11th ~ 10:30 pm
St. Joan of Arc Site ~ Please join us!
Altar Rosary Society Christmas Baskets
The St. Josephine Bakhita Parish Altar Rosary Soci-
ety is collecting canned goods for their Christmas
Food Baskets. Please drop them off in the vestibule
of the Church. Thank you.
Sun 12/07 7:30 am
11:00 am
Alphonso Grant/Lois Grant
Mary Jane Falana & Her Children/
Her St. Bart’s Church Family
Mon 12/08 12 noon For the Sick of the Parish
Wed 12/10 12 noon Mamie Harrison/Ann Evans & Family
Sun 12/14 7:30 am
11:00 am
Juanita Mitchell/Cherryl Summers
Thelma C. Harrison/Ann Evans & Family
Second Sunday
of Advent
Announced Masses at St. Bartholomew
Sat 12/06 4:00 pm Linda Udell/Jim,Cookie, Angel & Joyce
Sun 12/07 9:00 am Balsamina Rodriguez (1 mo. Anniv.)/
Rodriguez Family
Mon 12/08 8:00 am
6:00 pm
For the Needs of the Parish
Msgr. Thomas H. Sharkey
Thu 12/11 8:00 am 10:30 pm
Souls in Purgatory
Esperanza Tolentino/Damariz & Family
Sat 12/13 4:00 pm Daniel Punch/Pat Murphy
Sun 12/14 9:00 am For the People of the Parish
Announced Masses at St. Joan of Arc
The People’s Tithe
First Sunday of Advent: $
5th Sunday Collection: $
50/50: $
Thank you for your continued generosity! ~ ~ ~
December Second Collections: Sunday, December 7th ~ Capital Repairs Collection
Sunday, December 14th ~ Retired Religious Collection
St. Josephine Bakhita Weekly Activities
Sunday, 12/07/14:
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Altar/Rosary Meeting
RCIA
Rel. Ed. Class-English
Rel. Ed. Class-Spanish
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
SJOA Church
St. Bart’s Site
St. Bart’s Rectory
SB Rec. Basement
SJOA School
Thursday, 12/11/14:
Gospel Choir Practice
Rosary, Mass & Mañanitas
6:30 pm
10:30 pm
St. Bart’s Church
SJOA Church
Friday, 12/12/14:
Praise Connection Choir
Narcotics Anonymous
7:15 pm
St. Bart’s Church
St. Bart’s Hall
Saturday, 12/13/14:
Soup Kitchen
32BJ-SEU Meeting
Christmas Penance Service
12-1 pm
12-1 pm
2:30 pm
St. Bart’s Hall
SJOA School Hall
SJOA Church
Sunday, 12/14/14:
KPC/LA Meeting
RCIA
Rel. Ed. Class-English
Rel. Ed. Class-Spanish
KPC Meeting after
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
11 am Mass
St. Bart’s Site
St. Bart’s Rectory
SB Rec. Basement
SJOA School
St. Bart’s Hall
“Making Up” “Making up” is a phrase used among Catholic people who support
their church by using the parish envelope system.
When someone misses Mass they place their usual offering in their
envelope and set it aside. The next time they attend Mass, they deposit
two or more envelopes into the collection.
“Making up” is really not a burden or additional sacrifice; it is
simply a new habit. By adopting this method of weekly support, you
provide the parish with a stable and reliable income.
As a sacrifice of praise, the people of St. Josephine Bakhita’s parish theme
for our church year is “Every Member a Minister.”
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Second Sunday of Advent
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Stewardship Reflection ~ Stewards –Holy Life “Prepare the way of the Lord…” (Mark 1:3B)
We are all called to live a holy life. We are all called to invite others
to live holy lives. Living a Stewardship lifestyle, being grateful and
generous with our gifts, does just that – it puts us on the path to holi-
ness and it invites others to be holy, too.
Children’s Outreach Christmas
Prayer Service and Party A Children’s Christmas Prayer Service and Party will be held on
Saturday, December 20th from 2 to 4 pm at St. Bart’s site. We
are seeking donations of the following items: candy canes, wrapped
candy, cookies, small bags of chips, pretzels, etc., hot dog rolls and
beef hot dogs. Contact Cheryl Wright at (856) 783-4554.
Spaghetti Dinner On Sunday, December 21st, the KPC Junior Daughters will host a
Spaghetti Dinner from 11 am ~ 1:30 pm at St. Bart’s hall. Cost:
$10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. For tickets, see
JD’s Alexis Branch, Taylor Avery, Leesa, LaShon or Connie.
Christmas Program
Sunday, December 21st ~ 2 pm ~ St. Bart’s Site
Please join us for praise and worship in anticipation
of the birth of our Lord.
2014 House of Charity Update
Total Collected: $16,895.00
If you haven’t fulfilled your pledge, please try to do
so as your means will allow. All monies collected
over goal benefit the parish! Thank you!
Sick Visits If you or someone in your family is ill and would like a vis-
it from our clergy or a Eucharistic Minister, Please call St.
Joan of Arc Rectory at (856) 962-8642.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Mon., December 8th, is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Masses: 8:00 am—St. Joan of Arc Site
12:00 Noon-St. Bart’s Site
6:00 pm—St. Joan of Arc Site
The rectory offices will be closed.
Renewal Sessions There are 2 more Renewal Sessions for all ministries in English at
St. Bart’s Hall: Tuesday, December 9th and Tuesday, December
16th. Sessions begin at 6:30 pm. All ministers interested in minis-
try should attend at least two sessions. Lectors will receive their
new workbooks at that time. Spanish sessions will be held at St.
Joan of Arc Rectory from December 29th through January 19th.
Please contact the rectory if you have any questions.
“Mary of Nazareth” “Mary of Nazareth” the epic new motion picture on the life of the
Blessed Mother will be presented on Friday, December 12th at 7
pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 27
Kresson-Gibbsboro Road, Gibbsboro. Tickets: $5.00. All are wel-
come!
Parish Advent Penance Service
Saturday, December 13th
2:30 pm, St. Joan of Arc Site
KPC/LA Meeting
Sunday, December 14th ~ 9 am ~ St. Bart’s Site
Faith Sharing Gatherings
As we prepare for Christmas, this year we are encouraging partic-
ipation in small faith communities. We invite you to gather with a
host family in your area to pray, share a basic meal and reflect on the
faith community we become when we are gathered as a family. Our
Spanish parish members will be participating in Las Posadas, which
is a re-enactment of the Holy Family’s arrival in Bethlehem. During
the Novena they will also pray, sing, process in the streets and share
a small meal as a family.
The following host families invite you to R.S.V.P. to their
faith sharings:
Dec. 14th at 3:00 pm in the Camden area
hosted by Pat Murphy and Father Gerard.
Please call 856-962-9381
Dec. 28th at 3:00 pm in the Cherry Hill Area
hosted by Carolyn Taylor. Please call 856-755-1986
Attention Committee Leaders & Coordinators! In an effort to avoid confusion and scheduling conflicts,
please submit your 2015 meeting and activity schedules, in
writing, before the end of December, to Debbie at St. Joan of
Arc Rectory. Please be sure to put the dates, times and exact
locations where you will be meeting. All activities that you
want scheduled on the parish calendar should be included.
The calendar is in the process of being prepared and your
cooperation and attention will be greatly appreciated. Thank
you.
Next Sunday’s Readings (12/14/14):
First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 (8B)
Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
St. Bart’s Liturgical Ministers Schedule: 12/14/14
Lectors:
7:30 am: Pamela West
11:00 am: Bonnie Tilghman ~ Millie Robles
Eucharistic Ministers:
Wilson Caldwell ~ Shirley Caldwell ~ Betty Atkins
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First Sunday of Advent
AUTO, HOME, LIFE, HEATH, BUSINESS
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Mon. 9am-5pm Wed. 9am-7pm
Tue. 9am-7pm Thur. 9am-5pm
Fri. 9am-7pm Sat. 10am-2pm
Ph: 856-579-7185, F: 856-579-7424
106 North Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096
300 Club Raffle St. Josephine Bakhita Parish’s 300 Club Raf-
fle tickets are now available for a donation of
$50.00 each. This raffle is one of the major
fundraisers for the parish and is tax de-
ductible. 1st Prize - $5,000 or 25%, 2nd
Prize - $1,500 or 15%, 3rd Prize - $1,000 or
10%. Prize monies are based on sale of tick-
ets. Winner need not be present to win. We hope to sell all 300
tickets this year, so your support will be greatly appreciated. Tickets will be mailed out when payment in full is received. We
are now able to accept payments through credit and/or debit
cards. A payment plan is also available. Contact Wilson Cald-
well at (609) 220-0439 for payment plans. Any tickets pur-
chased before December 31st can be credited towards your
yearly church tithe. Drawing will take place on February 15,
2015. For more information or to obtain ticket applications,
please contact either Bonnie at St. Bart’s rectory at (856) 365-
0573 or Debbie at St. Joan of Arc rectory at (856) 962-8642.
Certified Home Health Aides
wanted. Must have current
certification in New Jersey and
Valid Driver’s license with
proof of car insurance. Great
pay, jobs available, Camden,
Burlington and Gloucester
counties. Very flexible work
schedules -- Daytime, evenings, weekends, positions are -
available. We are looking for Reliable, Dependable and Caring
people. We value our caregivers and we are looking for people
who want to make a difference in someone’s life.
Call 856-874-7800 to schedule an interview.
World Meeting of Families This month, in preparation for the World
Meeting of Families next September, we are
invited to ponder how God works through us. We are in the world for a purpose-to
receive God’s love and to show God’s love to others. As we prepare to celebrate the
birth of Jesus, our model for this mission,
we ask ourselves just how we cooperate
with God’s purpose for us.
Get Involved ~ 2015 World Meeting of Families Many local families and individuals have inquired about how they can
get involved with the WMF2015 in Philadelphia next September.
More information on preparing as a family, volunteering, and/or host-
ing visitors from abroad may be fond at the official website for the
event: www.worldmeeting2015.org. The site also allows you to regis-
ter to participate in the many conferences offered.
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