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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONSACRAMENT 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 7 PM. 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.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Readings for the Week

First Sunday of Lent

SundayGn 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

MondayLv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46

TuesdayIs 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15

WednesdayJon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32

ThursdayEst C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12

FridayEz 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26

SaturdayDt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48

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ST. MARY OF MT. CARMEL

PARISH REGISTRATIONSt. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish Welcomes All

(You can register online. Website address on cover of bulletin)

No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family or marital situation; no matter what your past or present religious affiliation; no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc.; you are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish.-----------------------------------------------------------Parish Registration(Please drop in collection basket)Name: _____________________________Address: ___________________________City: _____________________ Zip ______Phone: Home: ______________________Daytime: ___________________________

( ) New Parishioner ( ) Address Change

SAT 2/218:30 am (SJ) Josephine MascioliReq by Family4:15 pm (SJ) Charles P. DomenicoReq by Pat & Skeeter5:15 pm (SA) Frances CessatoReq by Jane Mitrovic & Family

Cindy YoungReq by Anthony & Helen Mortellite

Nick Milazzo SrReq by Family

William Lista, SrReq by Frank & Joann Scola

SUN 2/227:30 am (SA) Elizabeth MacrieReq by Pat & Skeeter8:30 am (SJ) Joseph BarresiReq by Family10:15 am (SJ)Cynthia YoungReq by Otto & Angela Hernandez

Anthony D. MentoReq by Cosmo & Georgia LaMazza

Grace LittlefieldReq by Bagliani Family

Robert GibaseReq by Stella & Bob Penza11:45 am (SJ)Intentions for Healing6:00 pm (SA) Frances CessatoReq by Inferrera Family

MON 2/237:00 am (SJ) Joseph Domenico, SrReq by Domenico Family8:00 am (SJ) Loretta MartinottiReq by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hroncich & Family

Isabel VargaReq by Noto Family

TUES 2/247:00 am (SJ) Special Intentions of Dominic

Longhi Req by Family8:00 am (SJ) Donald SchnurrReq by Sisters of St. Joseph’s Convent

WED 2/257:00 am (SJ) Erminio GioielliReq by Sister

WED (Cont’d)8:00 am (SJ) Eric ZimmermanReq by Donald Ambrose7:00 pm (SJ) William FloodReq by Mother

THURS 2/267:00 am (SJ) William LoeberReq by Ian Taylor8:00 am (SJ) Lillian HejnarReq by Warren & Pat Noto

FRI 2/277:00 am (SJ) Frances IuliucciReq by Perrotta Family8:00 am (SJ) Rev. Joseph Mungari, SACReq by Donald Ambrose

SAT 2/288:30 am (SJ) William ListaReq by Pat, Pam & Denise Ordille4:15 pm (SJ) Frances IuliucciReq by Sandra & Jack5:15 pm (SA) Ronald CassReq by John & Kay Tomasello

Frances CessatoReq by Joseph & Betty Maimone

Bill ListaReq by Darlene & Caesar Berenato

Marie & Joseph MazzagattiReq by Rita & Anthony

SUN 3/17:30 am (SA) John J. PanarelloReq by Gaeton Panarello8:30 am (SJ) Frances CessatoReq by The Class of ‘5310:15 am (SJ)Elizabeth MacrieReq by David & Sharon Bertino

Cynthia A. YoungReq by Orlandini Family

Joseph NegliaReq by Dan & Maria Benedetto

Jack AnastasiaReq by Burwell Porter & Family11:45 am (SJ)Perpetual Mass Remembrance6:00 pm (SA) Grace LittlefieldReq by Theresa Pagano

ST. ANTHONY’S PARKING LOT … when attending mass at St. Anthony’s please USE PARKING LOT. DO NOT park is lot across street (Mary’s restaurant). There is plenty of

Dear Friends:

We hear in the Collect at this Sunday’s Mass the supplication, “Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects.” These 40 days and 40 nights are indeed a graced time for all of us as the Church gives us the opportunity to reflect and to continue to receive the richness of the graces that the Lord lays open before us. The Church also provides the disciplines with which to embrace this golden opportunity: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These three disciplines have been a part of the Judeo-Christian tradition since time immemorial. With the grace of these disciplines we begin to push aside all that get in the way between us and the richness of God’s love. Jesus’ 40 days in the desert prepared him for what the Father would ask of him: to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God and to challenge people to repent from their sinfulness and believe in the good news or gospel. The passage of Mark’s Gospel is very spare. From the brief passage we come to know that the Spirit drove or impelled Jesus out into the desert. We know that it was a most challenging time. Jesus was tempted by Satan and was found among wild beasts. However, angels were there to see to his needs. From out of this environment Jesus then came to Galilee to begin his earthly ministry. By this ministry Jesus demonstrates for us what it is to be a disciple. Through our personal and communal prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, may we begin to uncover the riches the Lord lays open before us so that we, like Christ Jesus, can live our baptismal call to be disciples.

With Peace and Joy!

Fr. Tom

Fr. Tom’s telephone number at St. Anthony is 561-3313.

Please call before 9 PM unless an emergency

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT –FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Estimados amigos:

Escuchamos en la recogida en la Misa de este domingo la súplica, "Grant, Dios Todopoderoso, a través de la observancia anual del Santa Cuaresma, que nos podemos crecer en conocimiento de la riqueza escondida en Cristo y por digna conducta perseguir sus efectos". Estos 40 días y 40 noches son en efecto un tiempo de gracia para todos nosotros como la iglesia nos da la oportunidad para reflexionar y para continuar recibiendo la riqueza de las gracias que el señor pone abiertas ante nosotros. La iglesia también proporciona las disciplinas con las que abraza esta oportunidad de oro: oración, el ayuno y la limosna. Estas tres disciplinas han sido una parte de la tradición Judeo-cristiana desde tiempos inmemoriales. Con la gracia de estas disciplinas que empezamos a empujar a un lado todo lo que pones en el camino entre nosotros y la riqueza del amor de Dios. 40 días de Jesús en el desierto prepararon para lo que pediría al padre de él: a proclamar la buena nueva del Reino de Dios y a la gente de desafío a arrepentirse de sus pecados y creer en la buena nueva o Evangelio. El pasaje del Evangelio de Marcos es muy libre. Desde el breve pasaje llegamos a conocer que el espíritu condujo o impulsado Jesús en el desierto. Sabemos que fue una vez más desafiante. Jesús fue tentado por Satanás y se encontraron entre las bestias salvajes. Sin embargo, los ángeles estaban allí para ver a sus necesidades. Fuera de este entorno de Jesús llegaron a Galilea para empezar su ministerio terrenal. Por este Ministerio, Jesús demuestra para nosotros lo que es ser un discípulo. A través de nuestra oración personal y comunitaria, el ayuno y la limosna, podemos empezar a descubrir las riquezas del señor endechas abren ante nosotros para que, como Cristo Jesús, podemos vivir nuestro bautismo llamado a ser discípulos.

¡Con paz y alegría!

Padre Tom

Padre Tom Telefono 561-3313

room to Park in church parking lot. RAY FOR OUR SICK: Donna Amendolia, , Lena Balsama, Rachael Beretta, Elise Brunda, Kay Bruno, Lee Chappine, Kathleen Crowley, Anita Curran, Pasquale D’Agostino,

Lee DeNardo, Pina Donato, 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, Darlene Monzo, Joseph Panepinto, Jr., Phyllis Pastore, Russell Pavesi, Shelly Perna, Larry Priest, Lillian Renzi, 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, 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.

The GOD'S LITTLE ANGELS weekly toddler program began last week at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony Hall. This free program is for children 18 months to 4 years and their caregivers. It will last approximately 45 minutes. There will be 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. If you have any questions, please email kelli.fallon@gmail.com.

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.

DECEASED

Pasquale Joseph Palmieri, James Garrison, Anthony Gattuso

SANCTUARY CANDLE Week February 22, 2015

St. Joseph Church In memory of:

Charles Builder Req by: Donald Ambrose

St. Anthony Church In memory of: Kay Bilyou

Req by: Harriet Frederico

Chapel of St. Martin dePorresSanctuary Light

In Memory of: Marie SindoniReq by: Pat

ANGEL FUND DONATIONS

Anchor of Hope Foundation: Angela Donio

Terry A. Lewis – In Memory of Carmela DeFiccio Zeigler

Carla Garrison – DonationBethanne Macrie – In memory of Stella & Al FarrenPaulette & Bill DiMeo – In Memory of Carmela DeFiccio Zeigler

CASINO BUS TRIPSponsored by the Knights of Columbus Pallotti Council #3471 on Thursday February 26, 2015. Departing from the Carnival grounds at 5:15pm. $20. Trip cost includes bus transportation, $25. Meal voucher good at various Tropicana restaurants plus a $10 slot credit.Please call Steve Cappuccio at 609-377-4489 to reserve your seat.

K of C PADRE PIO COUNCIL 14191

-  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.

-  Conducting Essay Contest on “Peer Pressure” for seniors at St. Joseph’s and Hammonton HS.  Winning prize is $500 at each school. For details, contact Louise Fourney (St Joe’s) 561-8700 x118 or Lou Testa (Hamm HS) 567-7007 x287

" WANTED HATS AND GLOVES "The Ladies Of The Knights of St. Vincent Pallotti Council #3471, with their Knights are collecting NEW or GENTLY USED hats

and gloves. Throughout the month of February, there will be a basket in the front entrance of St. Joseph's and St. Anthony's churches.

They will be distributed throughout the community. If anyone is aware of someone in need of these items, they can contact Bonnie Whisler 609-561-8209, our members, or any member of the Knights of Columbus. THANK YOU

ALTAR AND ROSARY MEETING …. Tuesday, February 24th in Room 204 of St. Joseph’s Elementary School at 7pm.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PRAYER

God and Father of us all, in Jesus, our Son andOur Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church.

May your grace and love help our families; in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel.

May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love.

Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us!

COLLECTION – February 14-15, 2015

1st Collection - $ 8,738.00 2nd Collection –

Star Herald $ 1,813.00

2/22/2015 Easter Flowers3/1/2015 Black & Native American Missions

All donation checks should be made payable to St. Mary of Mt. Carmel, regardless of which worship site you attend (except for St. Vincent de Paul).

The 2015 House of Charity - Bishop’s Annual Appeal, "We Are Called" has begun. This year, the campaign seeks to raise money to provide care, respect, justice, peace and dignity for every soul in the Diocese of Camden.  Our parish goal this year is $130,608.65. We invite all parishioners to participate in this important effort. Please make your sacrificial gift to help continue the mission of the Church here in the Diocese of Camden. Together, We Are Called.

SO FAR, WE HAVE RAISED $14,705.00. All checks should be made payable to House of Charity (no cash, please)

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 Lent on the many sacrifices Our Lord made for us that we may live eternally with Him. Stations of the Cross begin this Friday, February 20th, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. It reminds us of His footsteps to His crucifixion and draws closer to Our Lord. Please come and join us during this Lenten Journey. The Music Ministry is leading us in chant during Lent to emphasize the solemnity of the Season. Please join us and use the blue cards in the pews for 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 encourage everyone but especially family members to ask an usher to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar at 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 our churches.

We continue to accept and receive Ministry Sign-Up Sheets.  

Please take a Ministry Sign-Up Sheet and become closer to God and your fellow parishioners. You can return your Ministry Sheet by placing it in the Collection Basket, Giving it to an Usher or Bringing it to the Parish Center. Thank you for sharing your gifts with our parish.

                        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 both to weave and learn. Weavers should bring their scissors, stapler, 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.            

The Saint Joseph High School Board of Trustees and Tony Rodio’76, CEO of Tropicana, invite

supporters, alumni, parents of current and former students and current and former faculty of Saint Joseph H.S. to come to the Red & White Celebration on

Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 6 pm to 11 pm at Tropicana Hotel Casino in Atlantic City. There will be dinner, dancing, cash bar and silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person with $25 donated directly to the SJHS Annual Fund. Each ticket sold helps the school. Tickets must be purchased in advance by March 1. Table Sponsorship is also available. Honoring Joanne Ordille, Frank Bartolone’51, Martin Durney’63 and Coach Paul Sacco’74. Information and Ticket purchases can be made by going to www.stjoek12.org or contacting Anne Liberto, Director of Advancement, 609-561-8700x108, aliberto@stjoek12.org.

“VILLA” Day of PrayerVery Important Ladies Lenten Activities

A DAY OF PRAYER FOR LADIES OF ALL AGESMoms, Daughters, Grandmoms, Sisters, Cousins, Aunts, Friends

Come together and share a Day of Prayer this LENT.

LENTEN: Day of Prayer held on the grounds of:Villa Victoria Academy, 376 West Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628

Saturday, March 7th 10AM – 4PM

A day of prayer for ladies of all ages – Share the gift of a day with Jesus

Guided meditation - Eucharistic Adoration - Private prayer Rosary -2 conferences -Meet & talk with the Filippini Sisters

Cost = $ 5.00 Bring your own lunchTo register: Email - stbernadetteconvent@gmail.com, Additional information – Call Sister Shirlee 917-349-7935

Saturday, March 14, 20157:00 – 11:00 pm

St. Joseph Regional Elementary School

Gymnasium133 N. Third Street

Hammonton, NJ

For details about tickets, advertising opportunities and event info call 856-952-6703

or e-mail stjoepta@yahoo.com

Sponsored by St. Joseph Regional Elementary PTA

Casino Gaming Tables

Casino DealersBlackjack

CrapsRoulette

Texas Hold’Em PokerDJ

Dinner Served &BYOB$55.00 Per Couple with

$100.00 in Chips$35.00Per Person with

$100.00 in ChipsAll proceeds benefit St. Joseph Regional Elementary School

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 29th the 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 (www.parish-giving.org) to establish an electronic funds transfer program for those parishioners who wish to fulfill their stewardship commitments through electronic contributions. More information to follow.

NEW EVANGELIZATION TRAINING

Guest speaker Fr. Frank deSiano, CSP

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 176 Stagecoach Rd., Sicklervile from 9am to 3pm. Cost $10 per person (Continental breakfast and lunch included). All all invited. Deadline to register is Thursday, February 26, 2015. To register call 856-583-6170 or norma.guzman@camdendiocese.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.

4TH ANNUAL 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!

GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION

Be an angel to a student!

As an angel, you enable a student who is at risk financially, to remain at St. Joseph Regional Elementary Catholic School. 100% of your contribution is directed to the tuition, with the parents or guardians contributing their part. Your tax-deductible contributions can be made in honor or in memory of someone you hold dear, while assisting a child who might not otherwise be able to afford the benefit that a Catholic School education offers.For further information, please contact St. Joseph Regional Elementary School principal, Sr. Betty Jean Takacs, MPF at 609-704-2400 ext 103 or come into the school office or the church office to make a donation.

St. Joseph Regional Elementary Angel FundName ______________________________________________________

Intention _____________________________________________________

Donor _______________________________________________________

Amount _______________________________________________________