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ASSUMPTION CHURCH 146 S. Pitney Road � Galloway, NJ 08205 Saturday Evening .............................................. 4:00 pm Sunday ................................................... 8:30 & 11:00 am Holy Days...................... as announced in the bulle�n Weekdays Monday - Friday .............................................. 8:00 am Tuesday, Thursday ....................................... 12:15 pm

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH 525 St. Louis Ave. � Egg Harbor, NJ 08215 Saturday Evening ............................. 4:30 pm (English) Sunday .................................................. 8:45 am (English) Sunday .............................................. 10:30 am (Spanish) Holy Days...................... as announced in the bulle�n Weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Friday...................... 7:00 am Spanish Mass ................................... Tuesdays, 6:30pm

� Religious Education

Phone ......................................... 609-652-0008 ext. 208 Fax ................................................................ 609-652-0883 Email ........................ religioused@OLPHparish-nj.org Hours Monday-Wednesday ................. 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday ........................................ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm �

� Parish Staff Rev. Nicholas Dudo ............................................... Pastor Rev. Vincent Orum AJ ......................... Parochial Vicar Rev. Armando Rodriguez Montoya ...Hispanic Ministries Rev. Yvans Jazon ................................ Hai�an Ministry Mr. Frank Cerullo ..........................Permanent Deacon Mr. Michael Guerrieri..................Permanent Deacon Kristy Torres .................................................. Bookkeeper Joe Picardi............................. Administra�ve Assistant Katrina Barre� .....................................Parish Secretary Nancy Riddell .............. Dir. of Youth Faith Forma�on Terri Moncrief ........... Religious Educa�on Secretary Rich Sooy................................Maintenance Supervisor Donna Marie Berchtold................. ......Music Director

Sacraments�BAPTISMS: Arrangements must be made through the parish office. PRE-BAPTISM WORKSHOPS: Pre-registra�on is required through the parish office. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00 pm - Assump�on Church; Saturdays at 3:30 pm - St. Nicholas Church or by appointment with a priest. MATRIMONY: Arrangements must be made one year in advance. Please call the parish office to make an appointment with one of our parish priests. LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS ARE available at both of our parish's worship sites. Please see an usher 15 minutes before Mass for further instruc�ons.

PARISH CENTER 146 S. Pitney Road, Bldg 1, Galloway, NJ 08205

Phone ........... 609-652-0008 Fax ............. 609-652-0883 Hours ............................................................. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SERVICIO PASTORAL A LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA � Misa dominical a las 10:30 am en la iglesia. � Ultreya de Cursillo todos los Martes a las 7:30 pm. � Misa a las 6:30 pm en español. Confesión antes de la misa o por la cita con el sacerdote.

Assumption Regional Catholic School Information

146 S. Pitney Road, Galloway, NJ 08205

Mary Ellen Schurtz, Principal

Phone ................................................................ 609-652-7134 Fax ...................................................................... 609-652-2544 On the Web ............................................... arcsgalloway.org

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SATURDAY April 1, 2017 9:00 AM (A) S.I. of Dottie Faulk/ Kim Julian 4:00 PM (A) Marie Chellemi/ Peter Tridente Ned Gaylin/ Jim Ferguson Jim Gusmerotti/Fred & Jeanne Galiardo Robert Grist/ Jim Ferguson Gail Hauselt/ Sal & Carol Nasca Bernice Guerrieri/ Betty & Bucky 4:30 PM (SN) Buss Will/ Dr. Senese & Kathy Katelyn Elwell/ Grandmom & Poppop Anthony Schairer/ Frank & Paula Allebaugh Frank Pitt/ Estelle Frontuto Virginia Roesch/Tom & Sue Henshaw Harry P. Roesch Sr./ Larry & Pat Barbetto

SUNDAY April 2, 2017 8:30 AM (A) Irene A. Punla/ Sisters 8:45 AM (SN) Buss Will/ The Torres Family 10:30 AM (SN) Wilfredo Torres/ Bill & Dely Langel 11:00 AM (A) Beverly Jo Kennedy/ Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nanfara

MONDAY April 3, 2017 7:00 AM (SN) Mary Agnes Roesch/ Family 8:00 AM (A) Gail Hauselt/ Gerry Ardito

TUESDAY April 4, 2017 8:00 AM (A) Capistrano Luzano/ Family 12:15 PM (A) Carlton Collins/ Son & Daughter in Law

WEDNESDAY April 5, 2017 7:00 AM (SN) Anicasia Torres/ Family 8:00 AM (A) Perla Miranda/ Mel Mintz

THURSDAY April 6, 2017 8:00 AM (A) Aurelio & Amparo Samson/ Daclan Family 12:15 PM (A) Ernesto Torres/ Family

FRIDAY April 7, 2017 7:00 AM (SN) Frank & Kay McCullough/ Betty Oliver 8:00 AM (A) Ted DeGuzman/ DeGuzman Family

SATURDAY April 8, 2017 4:00 PM (A) Gerry Hand & Deacon Jim Teeney/ Gen Phillips Barbara Cook/ Marian & Pat Patak Marie Chillemi/ Joan & Stan Trukowski Phyllis Philp/ Joanna Murphy McCoy Giulio Iafolla/ Mario & Valerie Musumeci Janet March/ Margaret Vitzhum 4:30 PM (SN) Joseph DeRosa/ Marie Buss Will/ Trudi Prath Frank Pitt/ Family Marion Kienzle/ Paul & Elaine Rundio & Family Wanda Reann Griffith/ Vilma Maguitana Leo Cori/ Joan Pinkos & Nancy Kuenzner

SUNDAY April 9, 2017 8:30 AM (A) Helen Hughes/ Joe and Jeanne Steiner Pius Eigbe/ Eigbe Family 8:45 AM (SN) Jimmy Moloney/ Carlene Moloney 10:30 AM (SN) Bessy Blanco/ Bill & Dely Langel Hipolito Reyes/ Awilda & Family 11:00 AM (A) Paul Petrella/ Jennifer & Brian Martone

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017 ISAIAH 50:4-7 (38ABC) PHILIPPIANS 2:6-11 GOSPEL: MATTHEW 26:14-27:66 OR 27:11-54

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James DeBiaso, Benjamin Michael D’Amico, Reagan Taylor Ade, Caleb Scott Fisher, Bryce Michael Allen, Levi

William King, Spencer Joseph Ricci, and Giovanna Kathyrn Rifice.

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Anthony A. Schairer, Thomas L. Beebe, Virginia Roesch, Leo Gaudette, Harry Phillip Roesch Sr., William Walter Schwarzl,

Robert S. Tyjewski, Stephanie Regensburg, Gerald Gladue, Gerald Pagano & Mary Abbott.

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“We need heroic Catholicism. We must stop talking, and start walking…stop crying, and start

sweating…stop defining ourselves by our sins, and start realizing we are Saints in the making! Everything we need to accomplish this mission is in the church… but the Catholic Church is a sleeping giant. It is time we wake the sleeping giant!” - John Wood (Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission)

DON’T FORGET TO RETURN YOUR RICE BOWLS NEXT WEEKEND.

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���������- Hackneyed as this word may be, it is the best term to describe Dr. John Wood’s presentation during our parish Lenten Mission last Saturday. And I’m sure the other 270-some people in attendance would agree with me because they stayed for the entire 4 hour experience! I guess you could also use the word INSPIRING! Dr. Wood, a 38 year old husband and father of 4 gave a wonderful witness of faith in a very simple, down-to-earth manner. He is a man of passion for the Lord who desires to kindle the flame of the Holy Spirit in others: to help Catholics be ������� in the mission of becoming saints! Being revived….resurrection…the theme of this Sunday’s readings; very appropriate. In his talk, which was motivational to say the least, Dr. Wood did bring some daunting and alarming statistics to light. One of the most shocking was that 80% of Young people who receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will stop practicing the faith within 10 years! Think of it; after being “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” the flame of faith is diminished. Why? Dr. Wood gave several reasons: they don’t know the story of our faith (i.e. The Bible), the witness of older Catholics (that’s most of us) is passionless and sometimes hypocritical, or the pressures of society entice them to find “happiness” in other areas. Well the Catholic Church is doing something about it. We are aware of the challenge and have been responding. Every diocese encourages parishes to develop a youth ministry. In our parish we have been trying to form (and re-form) the youth ministry. Often the struggle is with competing activities (sports, dance class, etc…) but there is also a difficulty in finding adult volunteers. So I encourage you to contact Nancy Riddell who directs our Religious Education and Youth Ministry if you feel the Holy Spirit nudging you to get involved. On a global level, the Catholic Church has been reaching out to our youth. Pope St. John Paul II began World Youth Day – an event that brings young people from around the world together every 3 years. The most recent WYD was last summer in Poland and the next will be in Panama. And Pope Francis has declared the next Synod of Bishops to focus on youth. With the theme “Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment,” this conference will be held in October of 2018 and is an “expression of the Church’s pastoral concern for the young.” And the Holy Father wants to hear from the young people! As with the last Synod, each Diocese is to collect input from parishioners. For this upcoming Synod on Youth, we are asking those between the ����� � � ��� � !" to take an online survey. Please visit www.camdendiocese.org/synod-2018/. There you will find two surveys, one for those 13-18 and the other for those 18-39. I also encourage parents and grandparents to share this information with family members and spur them on to take the survey. The world is drawing our youth people away from true fulfillment, joy and peace and leading them down a road of despair and hopelessness. Help make a difference! Become an Informed Disciple – a passionate Catholic who desires to be a saint! And let our young people know that they have a voice, and the Church wants to hear them!

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Stations of the Cross FRIDAYS - 1:30 pm - Assumption Church

(NO 1:30 pm on Good Friday) FRIDAYS - 7:00 pm at both churches

Dear Friends,

On March 1, 2017, I formally notified Father Nick and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Camden of my intention to retire as Principal at the end of this school year.

The 26 years that I have spent as teacher, vice principal and principal of this school have been amazing. I truly believe that we have established a strong and vibrant educational environment and a building steeped in Catholic values.

I thank all of you for your support over the years and I pray that God continues to bless our school.

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Assumption Regional Catholic School is now accepting applications for students in PreK3, PreK4 and Kindergarten – 8th grade. #���$�%����������&'�����

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Saturday, April 29th at 1:00 (shot gun start) at the Seaview Resort and Spa - Bay Course

SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE: Platinum $1,000, Gold Club $750, Silver Club $500, Ram’s Club $250, Hole Sponsor $100 OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION: Foursome $500, Individual Golfers $125 and Dinner only $35

For more information about the event please email cflammer@arcsgalloway.org or call (609) 652-7134.

HOW HAS YOUR DISCIPLESHIP GROWN? Have you stopped by the charts displayed on both sides of the altar? We know we have a lot more people who have made personal growth during this last year of discipleship. Please take a few minutes to come forward and share.

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BIENVENIDOS a todos de parte del Párroco Nick Dudo, Rev. Vincent Orum, AJ, Rev. Armando Rodríguez Montoya y todos los miembros de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro – OLPH. Iglesia San Nicolás. Gracias por su presencia.

NOTICIAS IMPORTANTES: Rectoría: (609) 652-0008

-Favor de hacer cheques a “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” o simplemente: OLPH.

1. INTENCIONES: Todas las intenciones de misa serán aceptadas

por una ofrenda mínima de $15.00 por cada tarjeta. Se pueden echar en la colecta con la información y dinero. Ponerle “Mass Card – Misa Hispana ” afuera del sobre. Cheques a nombre de OLPH. Para más información llamen a la rectoría: 652-0008. Recuerden de notar si es para difunto, enfermo, o cumpleaños, NO se permitirán peticiones el mismo día de las misas. Esto lleva todo un proceso. Para las misas de los Domingos y Martes, si tiene alguna intención, favor de enviarla por lo menos 3 semanas de anticipación, para que pueda salir en el boletín. Por favor escriba su numero de teléfono por si acaso necesitan comunicarse con ustedes.

2. LECTORES Y MINISTROS EXTRAORDINARIOS: NO SE OLVIDEN,

las reuniones serán, el tercer martes de mes después de la misa para ambos. Por favor traten de asistir a estas reuniones son bien instructivas. ¡Necesitamos que todos asistan! Si NO pueden leer los días que están asignados o participar en la eucaristía, favor de ver a Yolanda! ¡Es bien importante que todos tengamos comunicación!

3. BAUTISMO: Todo aquel que este interesado en bautizar,

tendremos las clases de catequesis para padres y padrinos el segundo martes de cada mes, comenzando a las 5:00pm y terminando con la Santa misa

4. FORMED: entren a la pagina Web de formed.org, con el código

de la parroquia: NMFAWW, para que vean la sección en español que ya esta disponible. Esta una película de la virgen de Guadalupe, Navidad en Roma, Guadalupe y el Misterio del verbo encarnado, y diferentes tipos de tópicos. ¡Es bien interesante!

5. VIA CRUSIS: Se están realizando todos los martes en la

cuaresma comenzando a las 6pm. NO habrá misa. Están todos invitados

6. ACTO PENITENCIAL: Será el martes abril 4 a las 7pm. Habrá 3

sacerdotes, Padre Armando, Padre Díaz y Padre Brady para todo aquel que quiera confesarse, incluyendo a los niños que han recibido la primera communion

7. Primera Recepción de Bienvenida Parroquial de OLPH que

tendrá lugar el 30 de abril de 2017

EL COMITÉ DE HOSPITALIDAD se complace en anunciar que tendremos nuestra primera recepción de bienvenida para todos nuestros feligreses recién registrado a partir del 2016! Nuestros huéspedes recibirán una invitación por correo, en breve. Estaremos amorosamente sirviendo una cena de estilo bufete para ellos y sus hijos en la cafetería de la Escuela Católica Regional de Asunción.

Nos gustaría pedir a toda nuestra comunidad parroquial a unirse a nosotros en proveerle a nuestros nuevos miembros una cena de bienvenida para recordar! Se ofrecerá una comida, pero también nos gustaría animar a las familias y ministerios parroquiales para contribuir ya sea en cocinar, hornear o ser voluntario antes, durante o después del evento.

Nuestra intención es hacer de que nuestros nuevo miembros familiares de la parroquia se sienten que son realmente amados y bienvenidos y saber que toda la comunidad de fe es parte de este evento! *Si usted desea donar un plato casero, un postre o un plato favorito para nuestro menú infantil llame/email Terry Drexler (Tbdrex24@gmail.com; 609-442-4715).

*Si desea trabajar como voluntario en el servicio de alimentos, set-up, o la limpieza, por favor llame/o e mail por correo electrónico; SDkr65@aol.com Sue Decker (609-705-0078)

BREVE COMENTARIO A LA LITURGIA DE HOY DESDE LO HONDO, A TI GRITO, SEÑOR.�

El Salmo 129 es presentado en la Liturgia con un ritmo bastante frecuente, pero normalmente no nos detenemos mucho a reflexionar en los salmos responsoriales, aunque debiéramos hacerlo, porque son una fuente importantísima de oración. Este Salmo presenta la oración con toda la fuerza del interior de que el hombre es capaz. Lo hondo de la persona es lo más íntimo, y por eso es también lo más frágil del hombre. Lo hondo es el punto último de la verdad, de lo que realmente se es ante uno mismo y ante Dios. Este hondo está mucho más profundo y cierto que la imagen de nosotros mismos que podamos presentar ante los demás.

¿Cuándo usted ha hecho oración desde lo hondo? Este Salmo no presenta una simple oración de concentración e intimismo espiritual, sino que presenta una angustia que rompe la expresión silenciosa del murmullo de la oración para convertirse literalmente en un grito. No es un grito de emoción o éxtasis, como de quien dice alabar a Dios en voz alta y sentir hermoso; se trata de una exclamación profunda ante un peligro inminente, donde los recursos están agotados y al salmista solamente le queda ampararse bajo la sombre divina.

El salmista reconociendo que no merece recibir ningún favor especial, recurre a invocar el perdón de Dios. Si no puede alcanzar este perdón por falta de méritos, lo pide por el mismo nombre del Señor, quien es famoso por ser misericordioso. Esto llena de esperanza a quien está haciendo esta oración y lo fortalece cuando recuerda las promesas de Dios, sabiendo que éstas se cumplirán. En este Domingo lo invito a orar con este Salmo; lea despacio cada línea y deténgase a meditar sin prisas en cada idea. Notará cómo su espíritu se fortalece poco a poco.

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Are you making sacrifices and dropping those sacrificed coins in your Rice Bowl Box? This Weeks CRS Rice Bowl country is the island nation of Madagascar, where we’re reminded of the important role farmers’ play in caring for God’s creation. As we prepare our meals throughout the week, let us reflect on where our food comes from-and what role we can play in caring for our environment.

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Easter Egg Hunt Join the OLPH Altar Servers for an Easter Egg Hunt at St. Nicholas Church on Saturday, April 8th at 11am. Egg Hunt is open for kids ages 1-11. If you would like to donate items for Easter baskets for kids in need, or to donate candy/prizes for our egg hunt drop off in the back of church or contact Katrina in the Parish office at 609-652-0008. IRACE4VOCATIONS- On Sunday, April 30th, join Bishop Sullivan along with priest, religious, our seminarians and many other people from throughout the diocese at Williamstown High/Middle School (561 Clayton Rd, Williamstown, NJ) for our 6th annual irace4vocations. Bishop Sullivan will celebrate Mass for vocations at 1:00pm followed by our 5k run/1 mile family walk. For more information, visit camdenpriest.org/irace4vocations. CHRISM MASS 2017- Bishop Sullivan invites the faithful of the diocese to join him and his for the Chrism Mass at 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at St. Agnes Church/Our Lady of Hope Parish in Blackwood. The Chrism Mass is a celebration of the priesthood and the occasion at which the bishop consecrates the sacred oils used in the sacramental life of the Church. Your presence and prayerful support will be greatly appreciated.

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and have not responded, please do so as soon as possible in order for planning to be finalized.

The interior of St. Nicholas church will be decorated on Easter Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 10:00am. Anyone is welcome to assist--no special skills are needed. Please spare an hour or two on this day to assist your parish community. You may also assist by making memorial contributions for Easter flowers and decorations. FLYERS HOCKEY TICKETS AVAILABLE- The Knights of Columbus is hosting Philadelphia Flyers Vs New Jersey Devils. When: Saturday, April 1, 2017, Time: 7:00PM, Where: Wells Fargo Center, Phil. Cost: $ 55.00 Per Person, must provide own transportation. Contact: Bob Luke E-Mail: rjlukejr@comcast.net. Phone: 609-652-7992

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If this year, 2017, you are celebrating a milestone Wedding Anniversary of 25, 50, 60 or 70 years or more, please join us in celebrating Mass with Bishop Dennis Sullivan on Sunday, June 18th at Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish/Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 500 Greentree Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. (A light reception will follow in the parish hall.)

Registration forms are available in the parish office. Please complete and return to the parish office.

Deadline is May 26, 2017

�GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY DINNER – Knights of Columbus Council #3500 will hold on April 14th, from 4 – 7pm, 243 St. Louis Ave, Egg Harbor City. Eat in or take out: Fried Flounder, potato salad, green beans, coleslaw, mac & cheese for the children, coffee, hot tea, ice tea and desserts. Adults/$10, children 10 and under/$6. Info call George 609-432-6231. BINGO IS COMING BACK and will begin again on Thursday April 20th. Doors will be open at 6p.m. Games will begin at 7p.m. Refreshments will be available and $1,000 in prize money, so come out to St. Nick's Hall In Egg Harbor City and join the fun.

WELCOME RECEPTION- OLP H Parish is holding a reception for those who have joined our parish during the calendar year

2016 and organized by our Hospitality Committee. The affair will be held in the ARCS school Cafeteria on April 30, 2017. You can help welcome our new members by assisting with food items (veggie side dishes, desserts or food on our Children’s food menu by calling Terry Drexler (tbdrex24@gmail.com) or 609-442-4715.

We are also looking for help with food service, set-up or clean-up. The contact person for this area would be Sue Decker (SDkr65@aol.com) or call 609-705-0078.

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2017 OLPH PARISH FESTIVAL – The first organization meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26th, 7:00 pm at St. Nicholas School cafeteria in Egg Harbor City. This is going to be a special year for the festival, as we are re-organizing the focus and format on discipleship within the family and community. We are requesting that one member of each ministry attend this meeting. For more information contact Jerry at vekterisgerald@gmail.com PASTORAL COUNCIL- Nominations for election to the Pastoral Council will be taken beginning Easter weekend April 15 and 16, 2017 to May 1, 2017. There are three (3) seats open for three (3) year terms. Nominations can be made by any registered member of the Parish 16 years and older. Nominees must be registered members of the Parish 18 years and older. Nomination forms will be available in the Parish bulletin and on the Parish website. Elections will be held on May 27 and 28, 2017. Any questions please call Election Committee member Michael Busiacco at 215-681-4605.

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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (A) & 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM (S) (No Confessions on Holy Saturday)

Tuesday, April 4th 7:00 PM Inter-Parish Penance Service at

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Absecon on

Monday, April 10th at Assumption Church

CONFESSIONS 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Confessions during Holy Week by appointment only

COMMUNION SERVICE – Every Saturday at 8:00 am, St. Nicholas Church. All are welcomed. SAVE THE DATE- The 22nd Annual NJ Catholic Youth Rally will be held at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ on May 21st. This event is open to all families, youth groups, schools, scouting troops and you! Tickets are $50 and includes park admission, all you can eat buffet, return ticket and parking. The Archdiocese of Newark is hosting 6PM Mass at Plymouth Rock Arena. If you have any questions about this event or would like to purchase tickets please call Martha A. Scutte at 856-583-2909 or email at Martha.scutte@camdendiocese.org COACH BINGO will be held Friday, April 28th at 7:00pm in the ARCS Cafeteria. Tickets are $35.00 includes two packs of 16 games. That’s 32 chances to win! Tickets will be sold on Eventbrite.com. For more information call Jen @ 653-1461 or email jenniferjourdan@msn.com DONATE YOUR CAR – WWW.YES-SVDP.ORG or call 800-937-7837. Fast and easy pick ups, maximum tax deduction and direct funds go to Catholic Charity in your local community. SCHOLARSHIPS- The Sons of Italy, Galloway and Absecon Purple Aster Chapter, is offering two $1500 scholarships to high school seniors of Absegami or Holy Spirit High Schools. Students who are enrolled in college by September 2017, and have a parent or grandparent of Italian decent are eligible to apply. Details and applications are available in the guidance office of each school. Applications to be postmarked no later than May 1st.

ATTENTION ALL THOSE AGES 14-39!

You have a voice in the Catholic Church and we want to h ear it. The Diocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult & Campus Ministry is conducting an area wide survey of all Youth & Young Adults to help understand your spiritual and social needs. This includes all those in middle, high school, college students, young singles, young families, etc. We are interested in the responses of those who regularly attend Mass, occasionally attend, and those who may have left the Catholic Church or are no longer practicing. If you are a Teen or Young Adult, or if you have Teenagers or Young Adults in your family, please visit http://www.camdendiocese.org/synod-2018/ It only takes 5-12 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. The results will be shared with pastors and church leaders to help reach your needs. The more responses the better, so share with your Teenage and Young Adult family and friends. The survey will be live through the end of May. ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY – Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, St. Nicholas Church Rectory. New members welcomed. ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT is held weekly on �������$��)�* from 8:30 am ending with Benediction at 6:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please call the parish office. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUPS – Meets every week at two locations. Monday’s at 7:30 pm, St. Nicholas Rectory and Wednesdays at 7:15 pm, Assumption’s Church Narthex. MONTHLY ROSARY – Held on the First Friday of the month, Assumption Chapel at 7:00 pm. All are invited. STEPHEN MINISTRY -Christian people trained to support others dealing with life's challenges. If you are in need of a confidential support person, contact Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish office at 609 652 0008. CAP CLASSES– The schedule can be found on the Diocesan website: www.camdendiocese.org if you would like to attend a class or call 856-583-6165. FORMED – Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Take advantage of your FREE subscription to FORMED by signing up. Visit www.formed.org and use the parish code: NMFAWW. WOMEN’S EMMAUS– To learn more, contact Diane at 609-335-7599 or email: dlv867@gmail.com SINGLE PARENTS – Meeting held on the 3rd Friday of the month at OLPH Parish/ Assumption Chapel.

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