SACRAMENTS ... READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS
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SACRAMENTS ... READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS
SACRAMENTS MASSES INTENTIONS READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS TWENTY- EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 12, 2014 SAT 10/11 4:00 PM First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a This passage describes the new Jerusalem as a heavenly banquet on the mountain with the Lord God wiping away all tears. Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 In simple, direct words, Paul thanks the Philippians for alleviating his hardships. He stresses, though, that he is as accustomed to poverty as to abundance and finds all his strength in Christ. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Once more speaking to the chief priests and the elders, Jesus relates the parable of the wedding banquet. A King, preparing a wedding banquet for his son, summons all the invited guests. When, after several invitations, no guests arrive, the King commands his servants to “go out into the byroads and invite anyone you come upon.” Again, Jesus warns the elders, “the invited are many, the elect are few.” SUN 10/12 8:00 AM Daily Readings for the Week James Porter Req. by Wife and Children Barbara Nowak Req. by her Husband, John Frank Batten Req. by Theresa Phillips John Gregory Req. by The Chance Family Maria Carnovale Req. by Leo & Sally Villa Georgie Somers Req. by Jane & Frank Rudolph Family Deceased Members Req. by Jane & Frank 9:30 AM Nick Maccaroni Sr. James T. McVeigh, Jr. St. Simon Stock Parish Amelia Camardo Req. by Maryann Bisirri 11:30 AM James Cherry Req. by Tony & Mary Ziccardi Marianne Toy Req. by Betsy Toy 100th Birthday Remembrance for the Intentions of Millie Marrazzo Req. by John & Eleanor Gasowski MON 10/13 8:00 AM People of the Parish TUES 10/14 8:00 AM Marie Beach Req. by Steven & Kelly DeCord WED 10/15 8:00 AM Mary C. Hayden Req. by St. Simon Stock Parish THURS 10/16 8:00 AM Dave & Jane Hobbins Req. by their Daughter FRI 10/17 8:00 AM Patricia Moseley Req. by St. Vincent de Paul Society Anthony Esposito Req. by his Daughter SAT 10/18 8:00 AM Perpetual Remembrances Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54 Friday Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 SACRAMENTAL ANNOUNCEMENTS SANCTUARY CANDLE For the Intentions of: Our Sick and Homebound Requested By: St. Simon Stock Parish 4:00 PM BAPTISMS We Welcome Into theCatholic Christian Community Aubree Rose Stallard Please pray for those who have continued on their journey to the Kingdom of God: Madeline Strong John Middleton Delores Tierno Linda Markey Samuel J. Genna Sr. Walter Marshall SUN 10/19 8:00 AM PLEASE NOTE: there will be NO ADORATION on Wednesday, October 22nd due to the Priest Convocation. 2 Nicola Leto Req. by Sally & Leo Villa Charles & Doris Whitman Req. by Charles Whitman and Family John F. Henderson Req. by his Family 9:30 AM Peggy Ann Donahue Req. by her Husband Joe J. Donahue Sr. Ann Marie Van Dyke Req. By Marie Callahan 11:30 AM Ellen V. Garrity Req. by Mom & Dad & sons Keith, Ryan & Devin Debra Grone Wadsworth Req. by Fred & Patricia Eller Robert Cifers Req. by Ashley Leyden & Family CONFESSIONS: Confessions are held every Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 pm in the Church. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: is held every Wednesday in the rectory Chapel following the 8 AM Mass until 5 PM with the Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:30 PM. Joseph Santone Req. by his Wife John F. Henderson Req. by his Family Loving Cousin Helen Delunas Req. by June Scharlach Anthony Caporelli Jr. & Ron Midili Sr. Req. by Palma PLEASE NOTE: the Parish Office will be CLOSED on Columbus Day. SPIRITUALITY & PRAYER Please pray for those who have asked for our prayers: MILITARY SS John M. Ciaccio SGT Adam Cutaiar; USMC CTI 2 Russell Hagner US Army SPC Jason E. Healey Lt. Robert John Perales, Army AMN Jeff Warrington, US Navy Sgt. Christopher Wright Pvt. Steven York Nadeem Sarwar, US Army SPC Justin Scheuren Staff Sgt. David Sigwart 1st PV2 Amanda Sylvester Sherri Mercier HOMEBOUND AND SICK Regina Arey Dave Bandish Dorothy Bannar Richard Beppel Jr. Makenzie Bogart Jay Bohanon Joe Bryson Pasquale Caldarulo Marie Carr Bob Chambers Dorothea Cheslock John J. Clancy Joanne Crossetta Herb & Rosemarie Dalbow Kathleen Deitz Barbara Dooley Deborah Dowd Msgr. Francis X. Dreger Dennis Druding III Joanne Edmondson Michael Evans Rita Farina Dolores Fahringer Joseph Fahringer Baby Nora Feger Stephanie Frago Tom Garrity Daniel Guetherman Douglas Hatch John J. Henderson Patrick Hennessy Judy Herlihy Cy Hill Maria & Siggy Honrychs Michael Honrychs Bob Horn Patty Kalck Jackman Maryann Jacobs Robert Jacobs Grace Kelley Mildred Kernan Ann King Vera Ann Kirk Gladys LaLena Mabel Lewis Sophia Marie Lewis Sarah Leyden Margaret Liberatore Audrey Liebler Lillian Lovenduski Dottie Maguire Stephen Malloy John Manes Jr. Sister Marcille, IHM Deacon Dick McCarthy Michael McDonald Elizabeth McHenry Savannah McSorley Antoinette Metzger Marie Michael Kaitlyn Miller Ron Miller, Jr. Joan Morris Maria O’Brien Grant O’Neill & Anna Eileen O’Neill Chris O’Rourke Catherine Perkins Martha Piatek Diana Prichard Quinn Rathjen Sam Renzi Deacon John Rich Leon Rossi John Sachs Kathleen Siedlecki Sammy and Sophia Diane Scharle Eleanor Scheidegg Roger Schwartz Frank Santilli Krista Sheehan Kenny Snuffin Logan Stepler Wayne Stepler Dorothy Mae Stevens Helen Swanson Jason Talucci Peter & Michelle Taylor Rita Tevis Patricia Tighe Linda Todd Joan Ucciferri Domenic Vacanti Joseph VanDyke Kathy Watkins Lorraine Walser Catherine Welser Joanne Wescott Carol Whitesell Colleen Yaniak SPECIAL NOTICE To be sure this list is updated, all names will remain on the list at this time. However, if the status of anyone listed has changed, please let us know so the name can be removed. Thank you as we continue to pray by name for our Homebound and Sick who need our prayers. Please contact Sister Mary Rosina ([email protected]) or Sue (856767-2563 ext. 300 or [email protected]). THANK YOU. FREE Daily Rosary/Chaplet of Divine Mercy Early Morning Please join us as we pray the Rosary and/ or Chaplet of Divine Mercy after the 8:00 am Mass (Monday thru Saturday). All are welcomed to join us as we pray meditatively in peace and joy. PRAYER & YOGA Wednesdays at 6:30 am Parish Meeting Center Men and Women ~ All Fitness Levels Start your day feeling centered, refreshed, and more closely connected to God. It costs nothing to attend! Simply bring a yoga mat and join us!!! Call Sue at 856-685-3643 for more information. LITURGY OF LIFE: ALL SOULS MASS Monday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm St. Simon Stock Parish LET’S KEEP OUR NEW CARPET LOOKING NEW We are celebrating a special “Liturgy of Life” Mass on Monday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm. We pray for all our deceased parishioners and friends, but most especially for those who died since November 2, 2013. In light of recent and upcoming renovations to our Church, parishioners are respectfully asked to please refrain from bring any food or beverages, other than water, into the Church. Let’s keep our church looking beautiful! Thank you. We invite all of our parishioners to join us for this special Mass, and invite you to bring a photograph of your loved one to place on the bookcase for the month of November. May they rest in Peace! 3 LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION Mrs. Bea Raiker, CRE [email protected] OPEN HOUSES Betty Cipolone, Admin. Assistant [email protected] Bishop Eustace Preparatory School invites students and parents to our Open House on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Experience firsthand our commitment to academic excellence, spiritual development, and personal growth, while touring our college style, 32-acre campus. For more information, please call the Admissions Office at (856) 662-2160, ext. 240, or visit our website at www.eustace.org. 856- 767-1537 FAITH FORMATION Registration for all students K- 8th Registration for 2014-2015 for new or returning students K-8th grade may be done on the website or you may come in to the Parish Office Monday – Thursday 9am to 4 pm. Tuition for one child is $125.00; two or more $175.00. Monthly payments may be made. If you have a child with special needs and you would like them to prepare for the Sacraments, please contact Mrs. Raiker at 856-767-1537. Gloucester Catholic Junior-Senior High will host an Open House for all prospective students on Thursday, October 23rd from 7:00-9:00 PM. Interested 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and families are invited to attend the evening showcasing academic, athletic and extracurricular offerings for both the junior and senior high. Faculty, staff and students will discuss scholarships, financial aid, transportation and related concerns. For more information, visit www.gchsrams.org or contact Tom Flynn in Admissions at tflynn@gchsrams,org or (856)-456-4400, ex 228. Faith Formation Sessions Sunday ~ 10:30 to 11:30 am Monday ~ 4:30 to 5:30 pm NO FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS October 12th & 13th (Columbus Day) All are invited to the Saint Joseph High School Open House on Sunday, October 19 from noon to 2 p.m. located at 328 Vine St., Hammonton. Receive a tour of the school and meet the administration, teachers and students. Find out what a Saint Joseph High School education will mean to you. For more information, call 609-561-8700 or www.stjoek12.org. YOUTH OF THE PARISH Calling all young people in grades 6-12! St. Simon Stock Youth Group 6, 7 & 8 grade meet in the gym 9-12 grade meet in the PMC Sunday night 6:30 – 8:00 pm Women of Wisdom Retreat October 28-30 (mid-week) Marianist Family Retreat Center Cape May Point, NJ 08212 609-884-3829 or www.capemaymarianists.org Empty Nest? Retired? Retiring? Downsizing? You were once a girl who became a woman then a mother (to your own or another of God’s creation). How did you get here? Where is God calling you now? Come explore the wise, witty and occasionally wild world of the mature woman! Intended for women 55+ Cost: $115 per person A fun and energetic group of young people who have the opportunity to hang out and have a good time. Prayer, trips, fundraising, service projects, game nights, gym time are just a few of the ways we get to know each other and make friendships based in God’s love within a supportive and loving environment. For more information contact Mrs. Bea Raiker, Youth Group Coordinator at 856-7671537 or [email protected]. St. Simon Stock offers opportunities for 6th through 12th grades to become more involved in the parish. I encourage you to take advantage of all our parish has to offer you. You have the opportunity to learn, to live and to love your faith. All are welcome: bring your friends! If coming out for meetings on Sunday night is not your thing, Volunteer. Stay connected by joining in different activities going on in the Parish. Do you like to sing, play an instrument, enjoy reading or greeting people? We have a special place for you! Please contact me by email [email protected]. Mass of Anointing and Healing Saturday, October 18, 2014, 10:30 am, a complimentary Hot Lunch will follow in the Hall. Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Michael T. Mannion at St. Cecilia Church, (Mary Queen of All Saints Parish), 4824 Camden Avenue, Pennsauken. Those experiencing physical, emotional or spiritual issues are especially welcome as well as caregivers, friends and family. For more info contact: Alberta Peters, 856-665-1385. RCIA 4 PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO RCIA on Monday, October 13th (Columbus Day). RCIA will resume on Monday October 20th. 2014-15 Welcome St. Simon Stock Travelers! us for the You are cordially invited to tour with us for the next few months as we explore…… Who’s WHO?! and What’s WHAT?!! Our glorious planet is chock full of amazing people, places and things! Come join us for all or any of the following tours! Discover WHO you will meet and WHAT you will find! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FALL TOURS 2014 End 68 Hours of Hunger Project…. is a private, not-for-profit, effort to confront the approximately 68 hours of hunger that some young school children experience between the free lunch they receive in school on Friday afternoon and the free breakfast they receive in school on Monday morning. So….WHO is needed for this TOUR? A crew of VOLUNTEERS! We need you to help us plan the program so children never have a “fear of hunger.” Claire Bloom is the amazing founder of the program (check out Claire’s interview on NBC news or check out the website: www.end68hoursofhunger.org ) So….WHAT is this TOUR about? It’s about helping to put nourishing food in the little hands of elementary school children to get them through the weekend. Volunteers purchase the food, pack the bags and deliver them to the offices of the selected elementary schools. From there, a school employee delivers the food to the classrooms of the individual participating students. The students take the food home on Friday afternoon. The great news is that this program provides initial funds for us to get started! It is not a difficult program to establish. It will simply take time and volunteers. Jesus teaches that whenever we care for the poor and vulnerable, we care for him…..Please sign up for this TOUR at one of the meetings listed below: *If interested, we will meet on Tuesday, November 4 at 1:00pm OR 7:00pm in the PMC. (You can choose either meeting….both will have same content.)* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Matthew 25 Project..... The gospel of Matthew 25 conveys a clear message from Jesus that charity and justice is So….WHO will you meet on this TOUR? at the heart of our faith: “I was hungry and Rosemarie Manes, a licensed marriage and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me family therapist, who will present the topic: drink, ill and you comforted me…” The Deafening Silence: The Impact and Healing for Individuals and Families from So….WHAT will you do on this TOUR? Suicide of a Loved One. Rosemarie’s Our parish is partnering with the Diocesan presentation is based on her experience of her Office of Life and Justice to offer an father’s suicide. Please join us. opportunity for us to respond to the needs of those who are “ill.” *WED, November 12 at 9:30am OR 7:00pm in the Parish Meeting Center* 5 Welcome St. Simon Stock Travelers! Bible Study Tour So….WHO should explore this TOUR? Anyone who is available on Wednesday mornings. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary! Join us each week as we enjoy one another’s company and study the Sunday scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. Additional topics are added. So….WHAT should you expect on this TOUR? To meet lovely, entertaining folks both inside and outside of the Bible! Coffee and snacks included! *Most Wednesday mornings from 9:00-11:00am in PMC. First gathering: Wednesday, October 1 at 9:00am.* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults So….WHAT can you discover on this TOUR? Come discover who God is in terms of our Catholic faith tradition and how God is present in our daily lives! At the end of this tour, the participants become full members of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. So….WHO is eligible for this TOUR? Individuals who have never been baptized or who are baptized in another Christian tradition, or those who are baptized Catholic but have not celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, or those who have questions about Roman Catholicism. Sign up soon! *First gathering: Monday, October 6 at 7:00pm in Parish Meeting Center* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TWO ADVENT TOURS 2014 2nd Annual Christmas Carol Festival So….WHAT should you expect on this TOUR? To celebrate Christmas the old fashioned way, singing carols that are near and dear to us! So….WHO will be asked to sing on this TOUR? Everyone! And all adults and children are asked to bring BELLS to play along. Also, kindly bring your Blessed Mother from your crèche/manger to be blessed if you wish. To help those in need: please bring new scarves, mittens, hats or gloves (children or adult sizes) as a donation. *2nd Annual Christmas Carol Festival: Sunday, December 14 at 2:00pm in the church* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Angels, Angels, Angels! So….guess WHO you will meet on this TOUR? Angels, of course! Guardian angels. Bible angels. Some famous. Some not-so-much! So….WHAT kind of journey is this TOUR? One filled with fun, facts, prayer and of course angels! Please bring an angel of any kind: a statue, a picture, a person or whatever else you wish! *Our Gathering: Monday, December 15 at 1:00-3:00pm OR 7:00pm in the PMC (You can choose either time….both will have same content.)* 6 Welcome St. Simon Stock Travelers! WINTER/SPRING TOURS 2015 World Religions So….WHAT will you do on this TOUR? Take a detour back to ancient times to explore various faith traditions, religious beliefs, movements and rituals. So….WHO will you meet on this TOUR? People such as Zoroaster, Orthodox Catholics, Confucius, the Sioux and more! *Gatherings: Mondays 1:00-3:00pm in the Parish Meeting Center* January19, 26—Eastern Catholic Churches & Polish National Church February 23—Native American Spirituality March 23—Quaker Spirituality & Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) April 20—Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Confucianism ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LENTEN TOUR 2015 Mary Takes Us Through the Stations of the Cross So….WHAT is Mary’s TOUR about? Mary will travel with us to help us understand Jesus’ passion through her own eyes then and through her eyes now as well. Any person who wants time during Lent to honor Mary as a mom. A mom who experienced sorrow, pain and injustice, yet she was compassionate and forgiving and trusting. So….WHO should sign up for Mary’s TOUR? *Monday, March 9 at 1:00-3:00pm OR 7:00pm in the Parish Meeting Center* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ANYTIME TOUR “Welcomers” Team So….WHO does the welcoming and WHOM are you welcoming? Our team welcomes our new parishioners! We have 3 teams. The first team arranges a welcome bag full of goodies such as the history of our parish, sanctuary artwork info, a refrigerator magnet with our parish info, and maybe a baked goody. The second team goes to homes to visit the new parishioners. The third team writes and sends greeting cards to those who are listed on our prayer chain. So….WHAT do you need to become a “welcomer?” A nice, warm, “welcomer” personality! If you got it, you’re in! *Simply contact SueAnn for your pass into the Welcome Team Tour* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more information on our tours please contact our tour guide, SueAnn Jeral: 856-767-1537 or [email protected] 7 LITURGICAL MINISTRIES ADULT CHOIR The Adult choir is looking for new singing friends! If anyone has ever told you that you have a good voice, then you MUST come join us. Reading music is a plus, but not required. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:00-8:30pm starting Sept 17th. For more information- Liz Williams 856-304-1167 [email protected] JUNIOR CHOIR Calling new members! Junior Choir begins practices on September 20th. Our first mass is October 5th at the 930am Mass. Junior Choir is open to Second grade and above. If interested, please come to practice on Sept.20th or contact Mary Ziccardi at 856-435-0901 or [email protected]. TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY We are seeking two able and willing techies to work for the parish in our “streaming ministry”. These jobs include coverage for all weekend Masses, Christmas, liturgical feasts, First Communions and Confirmation. It could even grow into funerals and weddings. Scheduling could be flexible as long as we have coverage at every Mass. This would be a paid position. Must be 17 years and have a driver’s license. If interested, please contact Sue Ann Jeral at the parish offices (856-767-2563) or Tony Ziccardi (856-435-0901) LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEEDED! Our parish is in great need of additional Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors. If you can help with these liturgical ministries, please contact SueAnn Jeral at 856-767-1537 or call the parish office at 856-767-2563 and leave your name, email address and phone number. The parish will arrange for and pay for your training. Thank you! LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER (Revised 09/24) 10/11-10/12 EMs 4:00 PM (1) A. Contrevo, A. Martini (2) G. Grabowski, J. McKay T. Bongiovanni, K. Talucci C. Reilly 8:00 AM (1) B. Vadino, A. Primo (2) V. Vadino, P. David J. Martin, K. Johnson C. Kohler 9:30 AM (1) F. Mitchell, R. Tartamosa (2) C. Mitchell, S. Tartamosa S. Markiewicz, D. Bilella C. Wright 11:30 AM (1) Sa. Leyden, C. Cordario (2) T. Powers, K. Maronski L. Tartaglia, B. Maronski T. Brisbin Lectors B. Piontkowski, Sr. Rosina S. Villa, J. Hill C. Rainey, T. Alibrando M. Leyden, Sh. Leyden Altar Servers J. Ingram (MC), J. Erickson Z. Ingram, M. Cunanan M. Mathew (MC), J. Howell A. Mathew, K. Clayton J. LaBarth (MC), Jas. Bilella J. Carty, Jos. Bilella C. Katkocin (MC), N. Garcia B. Michaelis, O. Horan Music Tony D. Rich and Vicky Adult Choir Liz and Katkocin 10/18-10/19 EMs 4:00 PM (1) B. Piontkowski, M. Fahringer (2) B. Tresca, R. Fahringer A. Martini, B. Bansch A. Contrevo 8:00 AM (1) K. Johnson, C. Kohler (2) J. Martin, J. Kohler S. Markiewicz, P. Miller W. Piatek 9:30 AM (1) B. Hansen, P. David (2) C. Rainey, D. Druding C. Sheridan, R. Wright C. McCullough 11:30 AM (1) M. Leyden, T. Powers (2) Sh. Leyden, J. Ralston L. Tartaglia, C. Cordario S. Rosenbaum Lectors K. Nicoletta, M. Fisher S. Villa, L. Bunoza B. Wright, J. Eddis A. Marchessani, B. Handy Altar Servers B. Michaelis (MC), Z, Dean M. Michaelis, G. McGlinchey B. Pallante (MC), A. McKeon C. Covone (MC), C. Hess E. Pallante, M. Tees N. Covone, E. Hess M. McPeak (MC), L. Pizzileo J. McPeak, S. Bradley Music Catherine and Theresa Rich Junior Choir Liz and Chrissy 10/25-10/26 EMs 4:00 PM (1) A. Cullin, G. Grabowski (2) K. Cullin, B. Tresca K. Talucci, J. Talucci B. Bansch 8:00 AM (1) J. Kohler, D. Quinn (2) C. Kohler, S. Villa L. Bunoza, M. Werner Need 1 9:30 AM (1) D. Flood, D. Druding (2) F. Flood, P. David B. Hansen, C. Wright R. McGee 11:30 AM (1) J. Ralston, M. Leyden (2) Sa. Leyden, C. Warrington C. Cordario, Sh. Leyden C. McCullough Lectors Sr. Rosina, P. Tresca B. Vadino, V. Vadino J. Eddis, D. Eddis M. Spinosi, A. Spinosi Altar Servers A. Ingram (MC), J. Ingram Z. Ingram, N. Swift K. Clayton (MC), J. Holwell M. Millenbach, M. Tees C. Hess (MC), A. Visco E. Hess, D. Visco M. McPeak (MC), O. Horan J. McPeak, F. Spinosi Music Tony D. Matt Contemporary Group Adult Choir 8 STEWARDSHIP UPCOMING EVENTS Steward’s Needs are Provided “My God will fully supply whatever you need…” PHILIPPIANS 419A God really does provide for those that are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a Stewardship lifestyle to believer. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. Special Notice Regarding Our 2014 House of Charity Goal We are very close to achieving our goal for the 2014 House of Charity If you have not contributed thus far, please do so ASAP. Our parish will receive 10% of our goal of $ 87,324 if we reach 100%. Start the Fall off Right by Losing Yourself in the Music and Energy of Zumba!! OFFERTORY COLLECTION October 11th & 12th, 2014 Sunday Collection: $ 12,179.00 Electronic Parish Giving: $ 488.00 Pro-Life Collection: $ 1,551.00 Electronic Giving: 100.00 Capital Needs Debt Collection: $ 548.00 Electronic Parish Giving: $ 30.00 Candles: $ 160.00 Poor Box: $ 129.96 Tuesday Evenings 7:30 pm in the Gym One Class is $8. Purchase $80 Punch card or Gift Certificate and Receive 12 Classes. Email [email protected] for more information. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY CALLING ALL ACTORS On October 19, our Diocese will take up a second collection for missionaries from around the world, who through their witness to Christ, provide practical help to the poor and allow them to experience God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace. Your financial help on World Mission Sunday, offered in the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will support the 1,150 young mission dioceses and communities who await the “Good News” of Jesus as their saving hope. Please be as generous as your means allow in next week’s second collection. The Mater Ecclesiae dinner theater fundraiser in Berlin, New Jersey is looking for volunteer actors for their February 2015 play. Please e-mail Linda Hasson at [email protected] no later than October 26 if you are interested in auditioning. WIN BIG TICKETS Win Big is the largest fundraiser for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Regional School. This year there are 80 prizes valued at over $70,000. Tickets help to offset tuition costs for school families. Tickets COST $50 and can be purchased after masses or through any school family. Drawing is on Dec. 13th at 7:00 PM in the gym. You must be over 18. You do not need to be present to win. SPECIAL EBOLA COLLECTION At the request of Bishop Dennis Sullivan, our parish will take up a collection on October 25th and 26th to assist the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God who have been treating Ebola victims in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Several brothers and co-workers have died treating these patients. According to one of the Brothers, “They need all the support we can give them to complete the isolation area and to supply specific hospital materials – gloves, masks, goggles, etc – as well as disinfectants to control and treat the Ebola virus… There is no vaccine and no specific effective treatment for this disease, and treatments can only deal with the symptoms, which makes it a matter of life and death to introduce preventive measures and prevent contagion spreading to family members and the health care personnel treating the sick,” he said. Bishop Sullivan requests that we offer our prayers as well for those suffering from Ebola and for those who are caring for them. St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection Next weekend is the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Please remember to bring in your canned goods and non-perishable food items. SPOTLIGHT ON OUR ADVERTISERS Each week St. Simon Stock Parish highlights one of the local businesses that support our parish by advertising in our weekly bulletin. We appreciate your support! Century 21/REILLY REALTORS Charles A. Maimone, Broker/Owner For All Your Real Estate Needs ~Since 1951~ www.c21reillyrealtors.com 856-767-1776 9 OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL REGIONAL SCHOOL Grab your Girlfriends and C’mon out for OLMC’s FIRST DESIGNER BAG BINGO Featuring *Michael Kors* along with Coach and other great designers Friday November 7th, 7pm (Doors open at 5:30) Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Gym, Berlin, NJ Chinese auction Door Prizes ~ 50/50 drawing Grand Prize raffles Tickets are $25 and include 10 rounds of bingo, door prizes, coffee/tea/soda & some great surprises! So get your friends together, bring whatever food and beverages you like and come for a fun night out! Any question please feel free to email, call or text Karyn Bossert at [email protected] or (609) 929-7434. TRUNK OR TREAT Please join us Friday, October 17th from 7-9pm for a spooktacular event in our school parking lot! The parking lot will be transformed into a fantastically fun place where kids can trick or treat from trunk to trunk with all of their friends! There is NO charge for this great event!!! All that we ask is that you bring enough candy for approx. 300 children. Bring your cars to the OLMC parking lot by 6:30pm, decorate your trunk with Halloween decorations, and get ready to see all the great costumes as the children begin trick or treating at 7pm. Prizes will be awarded by our “secret” judges for the best decorated trunk as well as costume prizes in several different categories for the kids! **Adults please sign up your "trunk" by contacting Karyn Bossert at [email protected] or sending in the form below. All “trunks” must be signed up by Monday, October 13th. Please feel free to contact Karyn with any questions at the email above or at (609) 929-7434. We hope to see you there!!! Name:_________________________________ Child’s Name & Grade_____________________ 10