Mass Intentions
GB=Gibbstown PB=Paulsboro SB=Swedesboro
BTM=Mass with Baptism
Saturday, January 16, 2016
9:00 am PBCristian Unity - Papal Intention
4:30 pm PBAngie Casella r/o Mary & Katie
Sunday, January 17, 2016
8:00 am SBJustin Thouret r/o the Clerecuzio Family
9:30 am PBAntoniaZampaglione r/o Santi & Caterina Saya
Margaret DeAngelo r/o Husband, Joseph
11:00 am SBJack Leeds r/o the DeMartini Family - BTM
1:00 pm SBZacarías Ibarra r/o Elena Camarillo
5:30 pm SBPeople of the Parish
Monday, January 18, 2016
8:30 am PBPeople of the Parish
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
8:30 am PBAntonia Zampaglione r/o Dr & Mrs Vincent L Gattuso
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
8:30 am PBRegina Robostello r/o Bill & Jane Harker
Thursday, January 21, 2016
8:30 amSB Josephine Borzio r/o Deacon Kevin Hannon
Friday, January22, 2016
8:30 am SBRobert Brown r/o Wife Marylou
Saturday, January23, 2016
9:00 am SBDeceased Members of the Barton & Taormina Families r/o Laura Barton
4:30 pm PBHerbert Lloyd & Fred Sorbello
r/o Megan Davis & Family
Sunday, January24, 2016
8:00 am SBPeople of the Parish
9:30 am PBAntoniaZampaglioner/o Maria Chila
Bill & Anita Farrell r/o Patti & Joe Sabatini
Fortunato & Francesca Dattola r/o Dattola Family
Anthony Markenge r/o Rita & Al
Mark Simpson r/o Family
11:00 am SBPeople of the Parish
1:00 pm SBRosario Capri r/o Mr. & Mrs. Richard Silvestri
5:30 pm SBPeople of the Parish
Spiritual Reflections
In Preparation for Sunday, January 24, 2016
First Reading: Nehemiah8: 2-4, 5-6, 8-10
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians12: 12-30
Gospel: Luke1: 1-4; 4:14-21
The Pro Life Rosein Swedesboro is being sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus St Francis Council.
The Tabernacle Candlein Swedesborowill burn this week
for Francis X. Campbell r/o Elaine & Vince Long.
There will be a second collection next weekend for Mission Membership Sunday -
Propagation of the Faith
Through this collection 1,150 mission dioceses worldwide, priests, Religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechistsreceive financial assistance. They count on your support to help young people who are searching for meaning in life, comfort refugees in their spiritual and material needs, minister to the sick, teach small children, prepare adults for Baptism, or bring help and hope to the suffering in times of natural disaster and war.
Week at a Glance
Sunday, January 17, 2016
8:00 amKnights of Columbus Breakfast – PB GARS Gym
11:00 amBaptism – PB Church
2:00 pmBingo – PB GARS Gym
7:15 pm12-Step Program – SB Parish Office
Monday,January 18, 2016
7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal - SB Church
8:00 pmKnights of Columbus St Francis Mtg–SB Parish Hall
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
4:30 pmLegion of Mary – SB Parish Office
7:00 pm Youth Choir Practice – SB Church
7:00 pmRCIA – SB Parish Office 1st Floor Conference Room
8:00 pmKnights of Columbus Queen of Heaven Mtg–PB Church LL
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
6:30 pmBible Study – SB Parish Office 2nd Floor Conference Room
8:00 pmAA Meeting – GB Convent LL
Thursday, January 21, 2016
1:00 pmBible Study – GB Public Library
7:00 pmHispanic Formation – Faith Formation Vision Room
Friday, January22, 2016
9:00 amEucharistic Adoration – SB Church (concludes at 5pm)
5:00 pmWedding Rehearsal – SB Church
Saturday, January 23, 2016
12:30 pmBaptism - SB Church
2:00 pmWedding – SB Church
7:00 pmBingo – PB GARS Gym
Sunday, January 24, 2016
2:00 pmBingo – PB GARS Gym
7:15 pm12-Step Program – SB Parish Office
Prayer List
Paul Adams, David Aveni, George Bannon, Leon Barber, Christine Bellotti, Gary Bellotti, Vita Besaba, Jeff Billig, Sue Bishop, Lenny J. Blaylock, Caroline Bridgeman, Barbara Brown, Rebecca Brown, Alfina Bruce, Don Bruce, Geri Buckley, Agnes Burt, Sam Casella, Marty Catalano, Mario Carpino, Nancy Castillo, Sally Clemente, John Collins, Kathleen Cooper, Anthony Corradetti, Gene Corsaro, Jim Coyle, Edward D’Amico, Patricia D’Amico, Josephine & Carmen DiBella, Tony DiLuigi, Michael DiSalvio, Maureen DiTonna, Andre Dominque, Nancy Donelly, Rose Marie Edl, Mary Ferretti, Peg Fiderko, Sophia Fiollos, David Fish, Charlie & Lisa Fones, Tahlia Forand, Tina Fowler, Fr. Frank Gaffney, Gary Gardiner, Frances Gargiulo, Angelina Gattuso, Joseph Gattuso, Marie Gezzi, Rosemarie Gilcrest, Mary Ginter, Pat Giorgianni, Eileen Gougan, Domenica Ferretti-Grant, Toni Giorgianni Gray, Rita Greene, Kyle Gregory, Tim Gribaudo, Reginald Hall, Alice Hammond, Joseph Hindley, Leanne Hogan, John Hutton, Harry Kane, Curtis Holland, Steve Ioeilo, Ron Karpovich, Baby-Reagan Kiesel, Patrick Lani, Margaret Latch, Mary Ellen Leash, Bob Lexa, Cheryl Lloyd, Brenda Luce, Nancy Magazu, Ron Magazu, Helen Magee, Flossie Marcucci, Lisa Massing, Lynn McClintock, Hannah McStay, Elizabeth Mezzatenta, Joseph Micklasavage, Toni Morda, Bebe Myers, Judy Nardella, Ed Neary, Rose Nicolosi, Jean Palinski, John Palladino, Edward Patane, Mary Pedrow, Jose Luis Vazquez Quintero, Deb Romig, Robert Reistle, Julian Mauricio Restrepo-Agudelo, Kallie Roberts, John Russo, Julia Ruzowicz, Kevin Santoro, Antonio Sallustio, Donald Schmid, Ada Schramm, Brian Scioli, Lindsay Siebanaler,Carol Sigured, Marie Slagle, Alice Smedley, Lynn Smith, Dorothy Sobieski, Edith Souders, Ed Spurka, Karen Taylor, Jessica Terranova, Carol Steer, R.Tighe, Debbie Toole, Elaine Watson, Baby-Charles Jacob Williams, C. Williamson, Phillip Williamson, Catherine McCann-Yachims,Vicky Zubic.
Pray for our Service Men and Women
Paul Coren, Stephen Cugini, J. J. Cunningham, Jeff DiGuiseppe,
Joseph Dolan, Alex Filipponi, LDPL Carlo Giovannitti, Capt Mayden Howell, Capt Andrew Howell, Sgt Christopher Jones, David Kehoe, Jessica Kenny, Christian Klaus, Sgt 1st Class Kevin Kirkpatrick, Conor Masterson, Sgt 1st Class Richard J Maxie Jr, Sgt Sara Nothdruft, Brian Novak Jr, Erin Peck, Jeffery Riggs, Navy HN Michael C. Rutcosky Jr, SFC Joseph Shaffer Jr, Cpt Suzanne Shaffer, Frank Tortella, Jr, Jenny Tortella, Joseph Tortella, Sarah Turse, Jeff Vanvalkanberg, Mark Viereck, John Wurtenberg, Brittany Zingo and the Diocese of Camden Clergy who serve in the armed force.
Guardian Angels Regional School
Catholic Schools Week Open House
Monday, February 1st
9:00-10:30am and 6:30-8:00pm
All prospective families are invited and encouraged to visit our school to learn more about the challenging academic programs offered at Guardian Angels. For more info, please contact the Advancement Director, Marcie Voight, at 856-423-9440.
GARS Engineering Challenge
Wednesday, February 3rd
6:30pm in the Grade 4-Grade 8 Campus gymnasium
Students in 4th-8th grade will be presenting their Engineering Challenge projects for all to see. All are invited to attend.
GARS Senior Citizen Luncheon
Thursday, February 4th
12:30pm - 2:00pm – Grade 4-Grade 8 Campus
717 Beacon Ave, Paulsboro, New Jersey
All senior citizens in attendance will receive a FREE lunch which will include sandwiches, soups, drinks and dessert. Please RSVP by calling 856-423-9401.
GARS Beef n’ Beer
Saturday, February 6th
7:00-11:00 pm Gymnasium Paulsboro Campus
Come out for fun night with music, great food and dancing at the Guardian Angels Regional School Beef n’ Beer. The event features a live auction, silent auction, Basket of Cheer, Basket Raffle and 50/50. 100% of the proceeds benefit the students of Guardian Angels. Tickets are $30 per person and be purchased by calling the school office at 856-423-9440. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more info, visit our page on Facebook.
For more information about Guardian Angels Regional School events and news, please visit us on the web at
Faith Formation
The Office of Faith Formation provides spiritual formation in a traditional religious education program (PREP), alternative summer model (ASREP) and home school model (FREM) and children over the age of reason (7) and older who are not baptized or catechized. All students attending Catholic and Public Schools are prepared for sacraments through the Office of Faith Formation. For more details, please visit our website at
Would you like to become a
Eucharistic Minister or Lector?
Formation Sessions - Winter/Spring
Swedesboro – Saturday, March 5 from 9am-3pm
Rosenhayn – Saturday, April 23 from 9am-3pm
Egg Harbor Twp – Saturday, April 30 from 9am-3pm
Blackwood – Saturday, June 11 from 9am to 3pm
Contact the Parish office for more information.
Fr. Dave Has Needs of your Skills
St Clare of Assisi and Fr. Dave is looking for volunteers who have skills in the following areas:
- Development and fundraising
- Building and grounds
- Construction project manager
In the upcoming months we have several challenging projects. If you can help, please call the office and leave a message with Nancy. Thank you. Fr. Dave
Spring Benefit Dinner Dance
Sponsored by Franciscan Missionary
Sisters of the Infant Jesus
Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 3 to 7 pm
Auletto’s Caterers
1849 Cooper Street, Almonesson, NJ
Music by the Giuliano Brothers Band
Through the love and support of our benefactors, friends and of our religious family, we have been helped in the acquisition and restructuring of our Delegation House, in Cherry Hill. Additionally, we have also been blessed with seeing the completion of our Mother Mary Joseph Center of Hospitality. OurCenter of Hospitality, along with the adjacent hermitage, have been quite busy, affording priests, religious and lay people time for reflection, prayerful discernment, or simple relaxation with the Lord. The Annual Dinner Dance is the only fundraiser to support this ministry and our delegation house. Our dinner dance includes great food, entertainment, baskets and fellowship…. it is truly a Fun Event! For tickets contact Sr. Maria and Sr. Angela at 856-423-8680 or . Donation is $50 per person. Please make checks payable to: FMIJ Sisters.
Gratefully, Sr. Angela, Sr. Jeri and Sr. Maria
2016 Camden Charismatic Winter Retreat
The Power of Intercession
January29, 30 & 31
Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Parish Center
601 Central Ave. Landisville NJ
Fr. Ariel Hernandez, Retreat Master. $150 per person includes retreat events, room accommodation & meals based on double room occupancy. Rate for retreat without room: $70 per person for weekend which includes lunches and dinners only. (no breakfast). Contact Pat Loughran for all details and reservations at 609-602-0395 or email . For more info:
Martin Luther KingBlood DriveHonor the Dream!
Monday, Jan18, 2016, 9am to 3pm
St. Josephine/St. Bartholomew Church
751 Kaighns Ave, Camden and
St. Bridget Church, 125 Church St, Glassboro. Call Betty Atkins at 609-413-1701 or register online at redcrossblood.org.
Jubilee of Mercy,Mercy Works
“When it comes to immigration, the Church reminds us that in the end, all of us are children of the same loving God,”Pope Francis said during his speech at Independence Hall in September. “That make us brothers and sisters, despite the borders that separates us. And in arguing over borders to keep people out, we need to be vigilant against erecting those same borders in our hearts.” Get involved with the Catholic Church’s efforts to make our immigration system more just. To see how you can get involved visit to see howyou can get involved.
March for Life
This annual event provides America’s citizens an opportunity to speak with one voice about their concern for respect for human life. Please consider becoming a participant. Four local Knights of Columbus Councils, will join the March for Life, Washington, DC, on January 22. A bus will be available for approximately 14 members from each parish to travel without personal expense. For more information, please call the parish office.
Paul VI High School
Slam Dunk Tours – The Paul VI Eagles are ready to soar! Please join us for a special pre-game tour of our beautiful school, followed by an exciting Paul VI basketball game:
Paul VI Girls v. Cherokee, Thursday, January 28, 2016
Tours at 6pm, Game at 7pm
Reservations are appreciated; please visit for more info or to make a reservation. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Please come to the gym entrance at tour time; students and an accompanying adult will receive complimentary game passes. Questions? Please email
Mrs. Kathleen Stewart, Director of Admissions at .
Diocesan Black History Month Mass
Sunday February 7 at 2:00pm
St Charles Borromeo Church
176 Stagecoach Rd, Sicklerville, NJ
Join Bishop Sullivan, homilist Rev. James E. Goode and the Diocesan Gospel Choir.
A light reception will follow
Stewardship Gifts Irreplaceable
“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1Corinthians 12:7)
St Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your Stewardshipgifts according to God’s plan; helping to do His work here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it.
Young Adults Retreat
Come Pray, Reflect & Laugh!
February 5-7, 2016
Marianists Family Retreat Center
471 Yale Ave, Cape May Point, NJ
Intended for young adults age 22 to 35, married or single who want to examine their personal faith, in relation to God, self, co-worker and others. There will be time for Eucharist, prayer experiences, reflection, faith sharing and social interaction. Cost is $125 per person. For registration or more information, call 609-884-3829 or email at .
Northeast Catholic H.S.
Class of 1966
Celebrating its 50th Reunion
Friday, June 10, at 6 pm
Emerald Room, 14002 McNulty Rd Philadelphia, PA
For additional info, contact the Alumni office at 215-543-1051 or email at NECATHALUM@ aol.com.
World Wide Marriage Encounter
February 19-21, 2016
MARIED COUPLES- IT’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TIME… Resolve to start a new love affair with your spouse that’s beyond your wildest dreams. Sign up soon so you can renew your love for one another.For more info call 609-742-4035 or email . Visit our website: wwme-southjersey.org.
Afternoon of Jazz
Sunday, February 14, 3-8 pm
Don’t miss this 25th annual dinner dance to benefit the Diocesan Black Catholic Ministries’ Scholarship Fund at Masso’s Crystal Manor, 210 S Delsea Dr, Glassboro. Send a check made out to Diocese of Camden for $40 per person and mail it to James E. Andrews, Director, Black Catholic Ministries, 631 Market St, Camden NJ 08102. For more info call James at 856-583-2907 or email .
Live the Love-Natural Family Planning(NFP)
Thursdays: Feb 11 - Mar 10 –Apr 7
7:15 – 9:30pm – Voorhees NJ
Couple to Couple League Natural Family Planning Course. Register online by Feb 7 at For more info call Mark and Cecilia at 856-753-1906 or email .
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