23ST. MARY OF MT.CARMEL
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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents should be registered and participating members of the parish. Please contact the Rectory during the sixth month of pregnancy to schedule for a parent preparation program, which is held the first Wednesday of each month in the St. Patrick's Room at 7PM. Baptisms are scheduled the Second and Fourth Sundays of each month at 1:15 PM.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays 3:15 PM—4:00 PM at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel, before or after daily Mass, or any time upon request. Parish Family Penance Service: Scheduled Advent and Lent.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:
Diocesan regulations require that arrangements should be made one year in advance with the officiating Priest. Those desiring to receive this Sacrament must be registered for at least six months and be participating members of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish. As you contemplate marriage, contact the Rectory.
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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (SPANISH):
Spanish Baptisms are held the First and Third Sundays of each month at 1:15 PM. Please contact the Parish Office 704-5945 on Tuesdays to schedule. Preparación para el bautismo cada 1er miércoles mensualmente después de la misa de las 7 pm.
SACRAMENT OF ANNOINTING: (Care of Infirm and Elderly): The Rectory may be called at any time for the Sacrament of the Sick. (609-704-5945)
R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): For information about RCIA, please contact the Rectory.
SOCIAL CONCERNS / ST. VINCENT
DEPAUL FOOD PANTRY: Food distribution every Thursday 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM and in the evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in St. Lucy Hall (Convent Basement, French St.).
ADORATION—FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM MASS UNTIL 4:00 PM BENEDICTION. SIGN UP SHEETS IN VESTIBULE OF CHURCH.
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Readings for the Week
Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday
Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25
Monday
2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday
Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday
Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23
Friday
Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday
Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
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SAT 3/7
8:30 am (SJ)Anthony D. Mento
Req byEugenia Donio
4:15 pm (SJ)Ordille & Christopher Family
Req byFamily
5:15 pm (SA)William Lista
Req byTom & Sally Picucci & Family
Joseph Mazzagatti
Req byBarbara Zinno
Lawrence Delaney
Req byBill & Lorraine Cappuccio
Frank Amedio
Req byCatherine Latorre
SUN 3/8
7:30 am (SA)Anthony D. Mento
Req byDave Liberto & Family
8:30 am (SJ)Elizabeth Macrie
Req byJean & Frank Woelfel
10:15 am (SJ)Michael L. & Gilda Ruberton
Req byFamily
Cynthia A. Young
Req byPat & Angela Christopher
Grace Littlefield
Req byJoan & Mickey Perna
Robert Gibase
Req byCarl & Bonnie Whisler
11:45 am (SJ)Intentions for Healing
6:00 pm (SA)Dan Gleason
Req byFamily
MON 3/9
7:00 am (SJ)Ernestine Piccoli
Req byLoraine & Bob Westenberger
8:00 am (SJ)Grace Littlefield
Req byAngela Donio
Catherine Reeves
Req byAngela Donio
Camelia DeFiccio-Ziegler
Req byAnthony & Betty Ritz
TUES 3/10
7:00 am (SJ)Thomas Meeham
Req byAl & Bernadette Andrews
8:00 am (SJ)Isabel Varga
Req byAnna DeMarco & Family
WED 3/11
7:00 am (SJ)Ermino Gioielli
Req bySister
8:00 am (SJ)Karyn Fortis Marker
Req byErma
WED (Contd)
7:00 pm (SJ)Perpetual Mass Remembrance
THURS 3/12
7:00 am (SJ)Intentions for Healing
8:00 am (SJ)Jean R. Liberta
Req byFamily
FRI 3/13
7:00 am (SJ)Kitty Adams
Req byDonald Ambrose
8:00 am (SJ)Marion Coia
Req byDotty Orlandini & Family
SAT 3/14
8:30 am (SJ)Isabel Varga
Req byMaria Bagliani
4:15 pm (SJ)Leon Marino
Req byAnn & Sal Mascola
5:15 pm (SA)Frances Cessato
Req byEugenia Donio
Charles, Chris, & Chip Domenico
Req byJosephine Domenico
Joseph Mazzagatti
Req byCatherine LaTorre
William Loeber
Req byVic & Barbara Carvin
SUN 3/15
7:30 am (SA)Frances Cessato
Req byRichard Grillo
8:30 am (SJ)Anthony (Ike) Macri
Req byFamily
10:15 am (SJ)Carmine Bartolone
Req byFamily
Robert Gibase
Req byM/M John LaMazza
Grace Mazzagatti
Req byJennie Mazzagatti
Frank Amedio
Req bySue Padulese
11;45 am (SJ)Angelina Pratts
Req byAna Rivera & Gladys Torres
Norma Rosado
Req byRoselyn Rosado & children
6:00 pm (SA)Shirley Peters
Req byBarbara
WEDDING BANNS
Louis Casadia and Ramnit Kaur
ST. ANTHONY’S PARKING LOT … when attending mass at St. Anthony’s please USE CHURCH PARKING LOT. DO NOT park in lot across street (Mary’s restaurant). Additional parking in rear of church plus rear entrance to church.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Donna Amendolia, Lena Balsama, Rachael Beretta, Elise Brunda, Kay Bruno, Lee Chappine, Luz Crespo, Kathleen Crowley, Anita Curran, Pasquale D’Agostino, Peggy Davenport, Lee DeNardo, Pina Donato, Thomas Eamas, Mary Falcone, Wayne Fichetola, Marty Frike, Donna Glynn, Regina Heaton, Rita Herbert, William Heston, Taylor Hyndman, Charles Kaston, Mary Kryzoruka, Lorna LaMantia, Dale Lombardi, Frank Monopoli, Nora Martines, Lisa Marino, Kristin Miller-Ruttler, Daniel Monopoli, Frank Monopoli, Gerrie Monestero, Darlene Monzo, Jonathan O’Neill, Joseph Panepinto, Jr., Phyllis Pastore, Russell Pavesi, Shelly Perna, Larry Priest, Lillian Renzi, Rita Restuccio, Cosmo & Thomas Ricca, Angeles Rodriguez, Franky C. Roman, Sharon Sacco, Anna Marie Santangelo, Elizabeth Savino Roman, Ruben Roman, Cynthia Sims, William Sulllivan, Anna Templeton, Nick Theisen, Wilfredo Torres, Luke Trechy, Jesus VasQuez Elizabeth Whallen, Donna Wolf, Mary Woolson, Deana Zingrone. Please call the Rectory to add a name to our Prayer List and please let Father Tom know if any parishioners are in the hospital. After three months,the names will be removed unless you inform us otherwise.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – Calling all students in grades 4-8 to participate in The Living Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Church on Good Friday, April 3rd at 7pm.
Characters Needed: Jesus, Pontius Pilate, Mary, Veronica, soldiers, Simon, Women of Jerusalem, Children, Joseph of Arimathea, John, Choir and 2 Narrators.
If interested please contact Sr. Ella Mae @ 609-704-5945 or email
TAX LETTER….If you are in need of a tax letter, please call the rectory office (704-5945) and leave your name, address and phone number.
SANCTUARY CANDLE
Week March 8, 2015
St. Joseph Church
In memory of: Katherine Reilly
Req by:Marie Mango
St. Anthony Church
In memory of:People of the Parish
Chapel of St. Martin dePorres
Sanctuary Light
In Memory of: Conchita D’Agostino
Req by: Family
DECEASED
Lena LaGrotta, Mark Welser, Francis Bowers, Thomas DePalma Jr
OFFICE CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION
CAP Phase I
Wednesday, March 11, 7pm, St. Charles Borromeo, Sicklerville
Thursday, March 12, 7pm St. Mary Regional School, East Vineland, Media Center
Monday , March 16, 7pm Bishop McHugh Regional School, Cape May Court House, Library
Wednesday, March 18, 7pm Christ the King Reg. School, Haddonfield, Church, lower level
CAP Phase 3 Cyber Empowerment
Monday, March 16, 7pm Holy Eucharist, Cherry Hill
To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Child and Youth protection at 856-583-6165 or email to register. Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend.
"THANK YOU" "THANK YOU" "THANK YOU"
WE ARE TRULEY BLESSED IN THIS PARISH OF ST. MARY OF MT. CARMEL!!ANYTIME WE ASK FOR YOUR HELP IN OUR WORKS FOR CHARITY, YOU ARE EXTREMELY GENEROUS!! ONCE AGAIN THE LADIES OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI COUNCIL #3471, THANK THOSE OF YOU WHO MADE OUR HATS AND GLOVE COLLECTION A SUCCESS !! BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROSITY, MANY CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY, WERE KEPT WARM IN SOME OF THE COLDESTTEMPERATURES WE HAVE EVER HAD!!! WE THANK YOU !!!!!
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- Meets at St Martin’s on 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 PM
-Co-Hosts Friday Night Bingo at Elm Fire Hall. Kitchen opens at 5PM, games start at 7PM. Come meet an old friend or make new ones.
ST. MARTIN DEPORRES SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY
A collection will be taken up during Lent for the Patients at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital. The drive will happen on the weekend of March 14 and March 21. There will be black containers in the back of both churches. Items that are needed include: shampoo, deodorant, shower gel, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tissues combs, brushes, African-American Grooming Products, etc. In addition, puzzle books, crayons, markers, craft supplies, costume jewelry, prayer books, handbags, totes, etc. ALL ITEMS DONATED SHOULD BE ALCOHOL FREE.
PALM WEAVING
Palm weaving will begin on Monday March 9, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Church Hall. We will be weaving Monday through Thursday from noon until 5pm until Palm Sunday. Anyone wishing to weave or purchase palm, please call Carol Effinger at 561-6633 or Pat Criscillo at 567-2154. All are welcome to both weave and learn. Weavers should bring their scissors, stapler, and staples.
Help Needed – we are also looking for someone to prepare the palm for weaving. If you are interested, please call Carol at 561-6633 or Pat at 567-2154.
LITURGY AND MUSIC NEWS
Here are more opportunities to pray together: During these 40 days and nights of Lent, please consider signing up for one hour to be with our Lord in the St. Martin de Porres Chapel located in the vestibule of St. Joseph Church.
Back to the Basics: Lent is a time for Prayer, Fasting, and Alms Giving. We are called to holiness, mutual forgiveness and conversion to bring us closer to Our Lord. Our baptism calls us to repent as we reflect during Lenton the many sacrifices Our Lord made for us that we may live eternally with Him.
Stations of the Crossis this Friday,March 7th, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. It reminds us ofChrist's footsteps to His crucifixion and draws uscloser to Our Lord. Please come and join us during this Lenten Journey.
The Music Ministryisleading us inchant duringLent to emphasize the solemnity of the Season.Pleasejoin us anduse the blue cards in the pewsfor the Sanctus (Holy) and Agnus Dei (Lamb of God).Kyrie Eleison ,Christe Eleison, Kyrie Eleison, (Lord, Have Mercy, Christ, Have Mercy, Lord Have Mercy) is chanted at the beginning of Mass. The Gloria is not sung during Lent.
WE NEED GIFT BEARERS:We encourageeveryone but especially family members toask an usher to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altarat the Preparation of the Gifts. What a wonderful way to honor your deceased loved one by participating during their Mass. You can sign up too and sign up sheets are located in the back of both of ourchurches.
We continue to accept and receive Ministry Sign-Up Sheets.
Please take a Ministry Sign-Up Sheet andbecome closer to God and your fellow parishioners.You can return your MinistrySheetby Placing it in theCollection Basket, Giving itto an Usher orBringingit to the Parish Center.Thank you for sharing your gifts with our parish.
EASTER
The St. Vincent dePaul Society will be collecting food for Easter Baskets. We are in need of any wrapped Easter Candy, Peanut Butter and Jelly, canned fruit and desserts (ex: cake mixes, icing, cookies). Thank all for your generous donations.
The GOD'S LITTLE ANGELS toddler program o meets weekly on WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony Hall. This free program is for children 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers. It lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes songs, movement, a craft, a light snack,Bible stories, an introduction to prayers and fun! Please PARK IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH and enter through the back double doors of the hall. Bring a beverage for your child and of course, younger siblings are welcome. Any questions or to be included on the email list of updates, please email . Hope to see you on Wednesday!
The St. Joseph celebration will be on 3/19/15. mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church at 7:00pm. A dessert table will be held following mass in the St. Joseph elementary school cafeteria. Everyone is welcome.
The Altar Rosary Society is in need of dessert donations for the St. Joseph celebration. Anyone wishing to donate a dessert may bring it to the St. Joseph Elementary Cafeteria on 3/19/15 between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. Someone will be in the cafeteria at that time.
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 hosting visitors from abroad may be found at the official website for the event – The site also allows you to register to participate in the many conferences offered.
JOE CONKLIN COMEDY SHOW – Volunteers needed. Would you like to get involved in a fun activity? The Pastoral Council will be hosting a beef and beer night on April 18, 2015. We need help setting up, cleaning up and other things associated with what should be a real fun night featuring the legendary Joe Conklin and his Comedy Night. If you would like to help, please contact the Parish Center and leave your name. Tickets are available at the Parish Center. Cost: $50 each includes Joe Conklin, 2 other comedians, DJ, Beef and Beer.
HOLD THE DATE & SPREAD THE WORD – On March 29ththe St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Pastoral Council and the St. Padre Pio Knights of Columbus will be holding a Palm Sunday Breakfast followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at St. Anthony. A special guest will be attending the breakfast (hint: he has long ears and a bushy tail) for everyone young at heart who would like to get their picture taken with this famous figure. Breakfast will be from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by an Easter Egg Hunt. Candy, toys and fun are in store for those who attend.
COMING SOON - ELECTRONIC GIVING! We are partnering with Parish Giving () to establish an electronic funds transfer program for those parishioners who wish to fulfill their stewardship commitments through electronic contributions. More information to follow.
The Hammonton Education Foundation invites you to their annual Taste of the Town event. It will be held March 15th at the Hammonton High School Gym from 3 pm to 6 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Come out for a fun day of fabulous food, fantastic prizes and talented student entertainment. For tickets call Roseann at (561-4244) or Marie at (561-5029)
4thANNUAL IRACE4VOCATIONS
On Sunday, April 26, 2015, join Bishop Sullivan along with priests, religious, our seminarians and many other people from throughout the diocese at Washington Lake Park (626 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd., Sewell) for our 4th annual iRace4Vocations. Bishop Sullivan will celebrate a Mass for Vocations at 1:00 pm followed by our 5k run/1mile family walk. Come out to pray and race!
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a weekend full of fresh love, rebirth, and new beginnings. Your marriage deserves it, and so does your home life. The next weekends are April 17-19 and May 29-31. For more information call 609-742-4035 or email Visit our websitewwme-southjersey.org
ST. PATRICK’S DANCE FEATURING JERRY BLAVAT
St. Padre Pio Parish in Vineland will host a St. Patrick’s Dance featuring Jerry Blavat, “The Geator with the Heator” on Saturday, March 21, 7pm to 12 midnight at Our Lady of Pompeii Rosary Hall, 4680 Dante Avenue in Vineland. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $40 per person and include a buffet dinner, beer, dessert and coffee. BYOB. For tickets or more information, call Janice at 856-691-7526.
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St. Joseph Regional School
133 North Third Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037
PK 3 – Grade 8
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