Poinsettias The St. Simon Stock Youth Group is selling poinsettias. Pre-order your beautiful holiday poinsettia today. Poinsettias can be ordered in colors of red, white, pink, and red and white combinations. Please send in your order form and payment to the Faith Formation Office or after Masses by December 4, 2016. Poinsettias will be available for pick-up on December 11, 2016 at the Parish Meeting Center. Make checks payable to St. Simon Stock Parish
Order Form 7 inch pot with 8 – 12 blooms - $15
8 inch pot with 12 - 16 blooms - $20
7 inch pot: #___ red #____ pink #____ white #____ combination 8 inch pot: #___ red #____ pink #____white #____ combination Total Number of Poinsettias: _________ Total Enclosed:______________________ Name _______________________________________ Phone #_______________________
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READINGS
MASSES INTENTIONS
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY
MASS INTENTIONS SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 3, 2016
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SAT 12/3 4:00 PM First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 In this beautiful passage, a messianic prophecy, Isaiah exults in the coming of the Lord, who will bring justice and peace for all. Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9 Paul reveals to us the necessity of living in peace and harmony. His words “Accept one another, then, as Christ accepted you, for the Glory of God” are as needed today as they were in Paul’s own time.
SUN 12/4 8:00 AM
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptizer prepares the way for Jesus. Clothed in a garment of camel’s hair, he baptizes the people in the Jordan River, but warns the Pharisees in ringing tones that they must give evidence that they mean to reform.
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
Lisa Valentine Hall Req. by Michael & Cindy Zook Charles & Elizabeth Teasdale Req. by Daughter Val J. Vadino Sr. Req. by Ed & Floss Niemann Ellen Garrity Req. by Mom & Dad and Sons
Leo Villa Birthday Remembrance Req. by Wife, Sally Robert J. Herman Sr. Req. by Jackie Cantu Val S. Vadino Sr. Req. by Betty, Tony & Theresa Cipolone Peggy Ann Donahue Req. by Joe Donahue Sr. James M. Donahue Req. by Joe Donahue Sr. Mark & Jillian Edwards Req. by Mom & Herb Hans Lang Req. by Marie Leyden & Family Joseph A. Williams Req. by the Grochal Family Martin & Edward Hess Req. by Hess Family
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK Second Sunday of Advent Monday Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Friday Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, 10-13
MON 12/5 8:00 AM TUES 12/6 8:00 AM WED 12/7 8:00 AM
SANCTUARY CANDLE
7:00 PM Vigil Mass
Vincent DiGiacomo Req. by Adriana Germano Foschini
THURS 12/8
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY James J. Garrity Req. by St. Simon Stock Parish Donald J. Williams Sr. Req. by St. Simon Stock Parish
In Memory of: Frank Poper Requested by: Jean & Moira Poper
8:00 AM 7:00 PM
HOLY DAYS 2016-2017 Confessions: Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 PM Monday, December 19th at 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Masses (No morning Mass) 4:00 PM Children’s Mass Junior Choir 6:00 PM Youth Ministry
SAT 12/10 8:00 AM
Theresa Alpaugh Req. by Wayne Higgins
Adult Choir Mass SUN 12/11 8:00 AM
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Eve) 4:00 PM (Day: New Year’s Day) 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM 3
Joe Alemi Req. by Joe & Alice Shaughnessy
Isabel Navarro Req. by Marcy & Mike Kopytko
4:00 PM
Christmas Day Masses 9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass
Perpetual Remembrances/People of Parish
FRI 12/9 8:00 AM
Contemporary Music Group
11:00 PM
Lori McPeak Req. by Family
Irving Motluck Req. by Wife, Dolores Anne Motluck Req. by daughter in law Ray McGee Req. by Daughter, Dolores Gemma DelVecchio Req. by Family
Kara Lynn Lemanowicz Req. by Granny & Pop Pop Marie Micheal Req. by Marge McAdams Val J. Vadino Sr. Req. by Donald Swift Rose Martin Req. by Sandy & Allan Smith William Stepler Jr. Req. by Wife William Stepler III Req. by His Mom Stephen J. Micciche Sr. Req. by Micciche Family Joseph A. & George D. Rafferty Req. by Loved Ones
SPIRITUALITY & PRAYER To Everything There is a Season, and a Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven”. (Eccl 3)
a time to bring forth new life…a time to be baptized...a time to be married…a time to welcome... a time to serve...a time to be healed... a time to die… MILITARY SS John M. Ciaccio, SGT Adam Cutaiar; USMC CTI 2 Russell Hagner US Army Sgt. Jason E. Healey
Nadeem Sarwar, US Army SPC Justin Scheuren Staff Sgt. David Sigwart 1st PV2 Amanda Sylvester
Sherri Mercier Sr. Airman Maverick Marchesani Tyler Fisher, US Army Cpt. Lewis Nicoletto
HOMEBOUND AND SICK Marguerite Alward Rachele Edwards John Andreotti Kevin Edwards Barbara Angelucci Carolyn Eicholtz Rocco Arcaini Michael Evans Baby Audrey Dolores Fahringer Kathryn Banks Anthony Faiella Dorothy Bannar Anthony Faiella Jr. Salvatore Baretta Nora Feger Alberta Barody Dorothy Ferrara Janet Bartley Lea Fitzpatrick Scott Beckett Stephanie Frago Richard Beppel Jr. Rose Fraioli Theresa Beppel William Friedrich Besong Family Helene Reed-Gollon Makenzie Bogart Richard Grabowski Peyton Bravo Daniel Guetherman Dennis Brown Grant Guidry Kyle Brown Mary Gulla Perry John Buford Debbie Gutjahr Margaret Byne Douglas Hatch Tom Byrne Evelyn Hatch Bob Cagle Diane Helmetage Joe Caporelli John J. Henderson Danielle Capra Patrick Hennessy Marie Carr Denise Henry Maverick John Casey Judy Herlihy Bob Chambers Cy Hill Dorothea Cheslock Jan & Drew Hohenstein Tammy Citrone Maria & Siggy Honrychs John J. Clancy Michael Honrychs Barbara Conicello Bob Horn Carole Conner Donte Intellisano Lorraine Contardo Patty Kalck Jackman JoAnn Crossetta Marianne Jacobs Phil Curreri Robert Jacobs Angie DeCecco Neil Johnson Francis DeLorenzo Stephanie Jones Annie DiGerolamo Barbara Keeley Thomas DiMattia Grace Kelly John DiRiego Katherine Kennedy Barbara Dooley Vera Ann Kirk Carmella Dooley Julie Kramer Catherine Douress Gladys LaLena Deborah Dowd George LaMarra Msgr. Francis X. Dreger Carol Lee Dennis Druding III Kate Lee MaryAnn Edgerton Sophia Marie Lewis Joanne Edmondson Sarah Leyden Please pray for those who have continued on their Journey to the Kingdom of God: Ellen A. Matteo Charles H. Daubert Donald A. McDonough
Audrey Liebler Lillian Lovenduski Morgan Lowe Frank Madison Jr. Marie Malloy Stephen Malloy John Manes Jr. Montanna Marchesani Loretta Martinelli Rosa McDermott Michael McDonald Paul McElroy Elizabeth McHenry Savannah McSorley David Miller Kaitlyn Miller Lorraine Moore Joan Morris Karyn Mumma Arlene Murphy Joel Nicoletto Clyde O’Brien Maria O’Brien Grant O’Neill & Anna Ed Ottenthal Chris O’Rourke Catherine Oswald Baby Paisley Catherine Perkins Denise Petti Meghan Pflanz Roseanne Pirollo Glenn Pliszczak Shannon Pliszczak Frank Power Diana Prichard Matthew Prichard Rich Rago Bea Raiker Quinn Rathjen LaTania Redd Anthony Renzi Frankie Rooney John Ross Kelli Rotundo John Sachs Peggy Sachs Arlene Scutte
Rose Shaves Sammy and Sophia Amelia Sabol Frank Santilli John Sesko Krista Sheehan Liam Alexander Sherwood Kathleen Siedlecki Charles Siedlecki Alec Silovitz Barbara Smith Jason Smith Karin Snoen Logan Stepler Wayne Stepler Dorothy Mae Stevens Christina Sturgis Helen Swanson Jason Talucci Robyn Talucci Brielle Taylor Diane Taylor Peter & Michelle Taylor Elizabeth Tees Patricia Tighe Victor Torres Willie Torres Frances Turner Heidi Valery Donna Vancanti Joseph VanDyke Wagy Family Kathy Watkins Lorraine Walser Sr. Patricia Mary Walsh, O.P.
Baby Lucas Watkins Minnie Wheeler Thelma Wichrowski Catherine Welser David Wenck Joanne Wescott Thomas Woodward Colleen Yaniak Baby April Yost Cassia Zulueta
BAPTISMS We Welcome Into the Catholic Christian Community: Aleah Jewell Taylor Lucas Michael Seaman 4
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 12/3-4 EMs
4:00 PM (1) M. Fahringer, P. Adams (2) R. Fahringer, B. Tresca B. Piontkowski, A. Cullin
9:30 AM (1) P. Miller, C. Rainey (2) C. McCullough, D. Quinn R. McGee, D. Sorensen
11:30 AM (1) J. Ralston, C. Codario (2) C Warrington, B. Hansen T. Brisbin, Need 2
Lectors D. Adams, P. Tresca
8:00 AM (1) J. Kohler, W. Piatek (2) C. Kohler, A. Primo L. Tartaglia, J. Martin M. Werner L. Bunoza, S. Villa
B. Wright, G. Covone
R. Voltaire, B. Hoag
Altar J. Ingram (MC), E. Ingram Servers Z. Ingram, C. Sweeney
E. Pallante (MC), R. Kurtz J. McPeak, Z. Holland
No. Covone (MC), Na. & S Covone, J. Salvatore
S. Bradley (MC), S. Algeri S. McGarvey, A. McKeon
Music
Stephanie, Lynne
Jr. Choir
Adult Choir
12/10-11 4:00 PM EMs (1) L. Sabato, B. Bansch (2) M. Sabato, G. Grabowski S. Rosenbaum, A. Martini, C. Reilly
8:00 AM (1) D. Fox, R. Tartamosa (2) K. Johnson, S. Tartamosa A. Primo, J. Martin S. Markiewicz
9:30 AM (1) C. Mitchell, F. Andringa (2) F. Mitchell, B. Hansen P. Miller, C. Sheridan
11:30 AM (1) M. Leyden, C. Warrington (2) .T. Powers, L. Tartaglia J. Ralston, Need 1
Lectors K. Talucci, A. Spinosi
M. Mathew, J. Hill
J. Eddis, Chr. Katkocin
A. Marchesani, B. Handy
Altar F. Spinosi (MC), M. Michaelis Servers M. & A. Lewellan
A. Mathew (MC), J. Holwell T. Mathew, E. Chesebro,
M. Tees (MC), E. Hess J. & C. Taylor
N. Garcia (MC), B. Johnson N. Marino, A. Vasbancse
12/17-18 4:00 PM EMs (1) G. Grabowski, M. Fahringer (2) C. Reilly, R. Fahringer B. Bansch, A. Martini A. Cullin
8:00 AM (1) B. Davis, M. Werner (2) D. Fox, S. Markiewicz S. Villa, L. Bunoza
9:30 AM (1) R. Tartamosa, C. McCullough (2) S. Tartamosa, C. Rainey D. Quinn, F. Andringa
11:30 AM (1) C. Codario, S. Rosenbaum (2) T. Brisbin, J. Gillespie A. Marchesani, R. Voltaire Need 1
Lectors J. McKay, B. Piontkowski Altar Z. Dean (MC), G. McGlinchey
S. Malloy, M. Millenbach D. Eddis, F. Eddis J. Erickson (MC), C. Erickson D. Visco (MC), J. Carty
A. Mitchell, M. Leyden O. Horan (MC), N. Garcia
Servers D. Kehoe, J. Rivera Music Liz, Theresa
S & A Millenbach, Linda, Terry
T. Morovich, S. Gillespie Tony D.
Liz, Vicky
A. & H. Carty Rich, Vicky
4th Annual Christmas Carol Festival
Please join us…
Friday, December 9th 7:00 – 8:30 PM In the Church Please bring: BELLS to ring along; ST. JOSEPH from your manger to be blessed; Canned FOOD for St. Vincent DePaul food pantry. 5
Lifelong Faith Formation 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].
Children’s Faith Formation, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Mrs. Bea Raiker 856-767-2563 or
[email protected]
FAITH FORMATION
Youth Schedule
Child Lures Prevention Program Will be presented through the month of December The Diocese of Camden has selected Child Lures Prevention as a safe environment program for our religious education programs in the parishes. The basic premise is that an individual who intends to harm a child uses a “lure” to get the child away and to do harm. So, children are taught how to recognize lures and how to protect themselves.
December 4
YOUTH GROUP
December 11
Caroling at Laurel Oaks & Virtua Nursing Home No Youth Group No Youth Group
December 18 December 25
Each year your child will be taught a different lure. The Diocese of Camden is committed to ensure that the children entrusted into our care are safe and that we provide them with the tools they need to guarantee their safety.
BIBLE STUDY Everyone is welcome to join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays, at 9am in the Parish Meeting Center. No prior knowledge of the Bible needed.
If you do not wish your child to participate in the session, please let Cathy Sheridan know immediately at 856-7671537. If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to call me for further information at 856-756-7900 ext. 6010. Rod Herrara LCSW
St. Simon Stock PARISH LIBRARY We are happy to announce the opening of our St. Simon Stock Parish Library located in the Parish Meeting Center. You are invited to come and take a peek at the large selection of inspirational, whimsical, spiritual and theological books available. There is something for everyone, even the young of heart! Our hours are: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. A huge thank you to Titania R. for her time and talent in organizing and creating our library! Contact SueAnn
[email protected] or 856-767-1537 ext. 306 with questions or comments.
Diocesan Director, Office of Safe Environment for Children
Youth of the Parish
Calling all young people grades 6-12th St. Simon Stock Youth Group 6, 7 & 8 grade meet in the gym; 9-12 grade meet in the PMC Sunday nights 6:30 – 8:00 pm 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 856-767-1537 or email her at
[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
Reach Out Ministry New Phone Request Line!! Please help us make someone’s day a bit brighter! A team of Reach Out helpers are in place to write a little care note to those in our parish who need a bright moment in their day. If you are aware of a person who is feeling down, lonely, sick, facing surgery or just needs a happy hello, please contact The Reach Out Ministry at 856-767-2563 ext. 307. Be sure to leave the person’s name and address. Please specify if you are calling regarding having a card sent and/or placing a name on the prayer list in the bulletin. Through care and compassion we are hoping to reach out and lift up parishioners who need a hug of the heart. Email:
[email protected] or call 856-767-2563. 6
STEWARDSHIP
UPCOMING EVENTS
STEWARDSHIP OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Altar & Rosary Annual Christmas Luncheon
November 20, 2016 Sunday Collection: $ 11,711.00 Electronic Giving: $ 1,609.50 Human Development: $1,403.00 Capital Needs: $ 426.00 Electronic Giving: $ 267,50 Poor Box: $ 171.06 Candles: $ 198.00
Tuesday, December 6th ~ 1:00 PM~ Parish Office Basement
“Constant Contact” Sign Up! Do you want to be kept up to date on late breaking news and events in our parish? It’s quick and it’s easy! Just go online to our parish website and click on the Constant Contact Sign Up icon.
November 27, 2016 Sunday Collection: $ 9,757.00 Electronic Giving: $ 658.00 Capital Needs: $ 1,552.00 Electronic Giving: $ 75.00 Poor Box: $ 146.00 Candles: $ 165.00
Wednesday Mornings 6:30 AM Parish Meeting Center Upstairs - red door (former Preschool entrance) Men and Women ~ All Fitness Levels No prior yoga experience necessary. NO COST TO ATTEND! Simply bring a yoga mat and join us! Call Sue at 856-685-3638.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Your donation works for aging religious. “I read that roughly 95 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious aid senior religious,” a donor writes. “That’s wonderful when we truly want our donations to work.” Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish medications, nursing care, and more. Please support next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, and give to those who have given a lifetime.
Where: When: Cost:
OLMC SCHOOL GYM Tuesday Nights from 7- 8 pm $6 per class– OR buy a punch card for 10 classes ($60) and get 2 classes for free. Email Vicky Sigwart for more information
[email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: The CHRISTMAS MASS REMEMBRANCE envelope should NOT have been included in your packet. If you wish, you may place the names of your deceased loved ones on the envelope, but please do NOT put money in it. These envelopes will be placed in the Nativity during Christmas. If you wish to make a donation, you may place it in the CHRISTMAS FLOWER envelope. Those names will be listed in the Christmas bulletin.
Pine Hill 8th Annual Christmas Parade Sunday, December 4th Come out and join us for an evening of decorated Fire Trucks, Local groups, Christmas Floats with the Lights and Sounds of the Holidays! Starts at 1st and Erial, stopping at Veterans Park for Santa to light our Christmas tree. There will be refreshments at Pine Hill Fire Department following the parade, as well as many participant prizes. For more information, FaceBook Pine Hill Christmas Parade or call Chuck Warrington 609-6851250.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: WE NEED YOU! Why not sign up to spend 30 minutes or an hour per week in quiet prayer and contemplation with our Lord? Eucharistic Adoration is held every Wednesday in the rectory Chapel following the 8am Mass until 5pm with the Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:30pm. Sign up sheets are in the back of Church.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Lindenwold, NJ
CONFESSIONS: Confessions are held every Saturday from 3:15 – 3:45 pm in the Church.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Daily Rosary/ Chaplet of Divine Mercy Please join us as we pray the Rosary and/or Chaplet of Divine Mercy after the 8 am Mass (Mon-Sat.). All are welcomed to join us as we pray meditatively in peace and joy.
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Monday, December 12, 2016 8 am Mass – St. Luke 9 am – St. John Paul II School Mass – St. Luke 7 pm – English Mass St. Lawrence 7
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL REGIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
Attention ALL PARISHIONERS WIN BIG Tickets Are Still Available! 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. 10th at 7:00 PM in the gym. Soda & water will be available - BYOB. Also, by special request we will again by having our famous pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and mac & cheese platter for only $8.00! You may reserve a table if you like; however, doors will not open until 6:15 pm. to reserve a table contact Adele Schurr at
[email protected]. There is a $25 charge to reserve a table. You must be over 18. You do not need to be present to win.
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Child and Youth Protection We can be sure that we love God’s children when we love God and do what he has commanded. 1 John 5:2
The Office of Child and Youth Protection is announcing CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors. Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years. CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. Adults are taught that children have the right to be safe, strong and free. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees. CAP 2 is called CAP’s Bullying Prevention Program and is a workshop addressing bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyber-bullying is also presented. CAP 3 is called Cyber-Empowerment and is a workshop which promotes adults understanding of cyber activity of youth while teaching them realistic ways to help children keep their own rights and guard the rights of others in the cyber-sphere. Please note if you are holding a (CAP 3) session you will need to provide the following: LCD Projector, Laptop, Screen and Speakers. Each presentation is 90 minutes. Adults who are new employees or volunteers MUST attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2 or CAP 3. After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1, 2 or 3 when they renew their CAP. The following sessions will be offered in December 2016: CAP PHASE 1 Tuesday, December 06, 2016
7:00pm
Monday, December 12, 2016
6:30pm
Good Shepherd School cafeteria, Atlantic & Lees Ave, Collingswood NJ 08108 Holy Trinity Parish Epiphany Church; (Totaro Hall) Ventnor Avenue & 29th Sr. Longport, NJ 08403
Monday, December 19, 2016
6:00pm
Cape Trinity Catholic School; 1500 Central Avenue; Suite 300; N. Wildwood, NJ 08260
CAP PHASE 2 – Bullying Prevention Program
NONE hursday, December 01, 2016 7:00pm
CAP Phase 3 – Cyber Empowerment St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish (COTR ext) 200 Tuckahoe Road; Marmora, NJ 08230
To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP REGISTRATION LINE with the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (856)583-6165 or contact Lucie Alcazar at
[email protected]. Please leave your Name and the Session Date you are attending; you will not receive a call back. The CAP schedule, location, phone numbers and directions may be found on the diocesan website: www.camdendiocese.org/cyp/cap-events/.
631 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102 * (856) 583-6115 (phone) (856) 583-1045 (fax) 9
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