Welcome ~ We’re glad you’re here

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 15, 2017

520 Medford Lakes Road

Tabernacle, New Jersey 08088

609-268-8383 ~ www.holyeucharist.org

WAVELENGTH

A NOTE FROM FATHER ANDREW Dear Parish Family:

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather. October is a great month.

I want to thank all those in the parish who supported our youth ministry HERO who last week

stood holding a cross with youth from St. Isaac’s, St. Joan’s, St. John Neumann and St. Mary of

the Lakes parishes for 24 hours. Our youth are truly inspiring. Again thank you for your support

of them and youth ministry here in the parish.

Remember Adoration is every Wednesday after the 9:00am mass. This is a wonderful opportunity to take a few minutes out

of your day to spend with the Lord in Prayer.

One of the opportunities that the parish is offering our members to grow in faith is for you to think about joining a small

group. Last week in my pastor’s notes I shared with you all the wonderful ways that Small Groups can impact you personally

and also the parish. It’s never to late to join.

“My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?” Today’s Gospel parable is unset-

tling in several ways. The various images of rejection, mistreatment, and violence paint an unpleas-

ant picture. Guests refuse to come to a feast, servants are killed, troops are dispatched. The King

continues to try to fill his dinner hall, and then when someone finally does show up, the King

throws him out for wearing the wrong clothes. What is going on here?

The message would have been a poignant one for his Jewish listeners. As the chosen people, they

were the first to receive the “invitation” to share in the kingdom of God. But the chief priests and

elders were uninterested in accepting Jesus and his authority; thus they didn’t show up for the feast.

But what about those who did come? Something is expected of them as well. Donning a “wedding garment” is like being

properly prepared to enter God’s kingdom. Just showing up isn’t enough.

Here it’s important to pay attention to the details. The King first calls his poorly dressed guest “friend.” The approach be-

gins with mercy and kindness. But the man gives no defense for himself, and displays no desire to change. It’s as if he doesn’t

really care to be there at all.

The question this raises for us is whether or not we are “dressed” appropriately. We may hang around the banquet hall—

going to church, professing to be Christian—but are we sincere guests of the King of kings? Do we truly accept Christ’s teach-

ings and live by them, or are we just showing up? The splendors of the invitation Christ gives us should not be taken for grant-

ed. We are called to share in a royal feast. May we all be grateful guests.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

See you on the weekend!

Fr. Andrew

Olga Bencze, Clara Yohe Deminatus, Dorothy Callahan, Charles York, Art Jablonski, Fran

Ferranti, Beverley Connelly, Carol Capone, Jessica Reedstrom, Edward Harvey, Jack Hendrick-

son, Jacqueline Vaglio, Kandace Keubler, William Leonard, Rose Hoffman, Walter Aupperge,

Ann Andrews, Elizabeth Mientus, Betty Sleda, John & Carol Urmson, Sandy Mack, Karen

Achey, Joyce Mueller, Suzanne Haugh, Walter Weis, Sarah Casnet, Catherine Roberts, Connie

Marzullo, Jovita Danna, Yvonne Perrottett, Patricia Bradshaw, Jay Ale, John DiPietropolo, Joy

DeLuca, Eileen Dianora, Danielle McCoskey, Trisha Wade, Patricia & Donald Herpen, Lori Carpenter, Melissa Carpenter,

Valerie Carpenter, Helen Siedlecki, Anthony Walsh, Lisa Trinkle, Martin Nicholson, Margaret Maina, Mary Meagher,

Marge Hogan, Christian Zuba, Harold Moore, Brendan Moore, Judy Zurlo, Bob & Claudia Legato, Shirley Tucker, Ray-

mond Charlton, Valerie Quinn, Martin Grzechowiak, Genaro Gonzalez, Marie Cronk, Trevor Wilson, Mary Parnell, Eliza-

beth Miller, Sally Di Bella, Loretta Nixon, Patricia Sicilia, Mary Valiante, Nancy Valaika, Daniel Cross, Frank Ryan, Dar-

lene Stanley, Robert Rhoads, Tom Mauchly, Catherine Ferri

Please note: A continuing list of the sick will be listed in “The Book of the Sick.” To add or remove a name please call the

office 609-268-8383 ext. 100 or visit the Book of the Sick located on the table at the main entrance to the Worship Space.

Write in the name of those you wish the community to hold in prayer. This book will be brought up with the gifts and the

prayer intentions.

REMEMBERING OUR S ICK

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Holy Rosary is said

every Sunday morning

at 8 am just before the

beginning of the

8:30 Mass.

Communion Service

Every Tuesday at

9:00 am

Except on Holy Days

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Wednesday after

9:00 am Mass until

7:30 pm in the

Daily Chapel

OUR G IVING BACK TO GOD October 8th Collection: $12,179.00

October 15, 2017 ~ The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“My God will supply whatever you need…” - PHILIPPIANS 4:19

God really does provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult

for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. 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 pro-

vides for your needs.

ConnectNow Online Giving:

holyeucharist.org/#/welcome/giving

Text to Give

609-224-1774

Download the App

Thank You For Your Continued Generosity

Your child’s Baptism is a time for celebration in our parish community! Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit & the door which gives access to the other sacraments.

Baptism Dates: Sundays at 1pm: November 12, December 10

Baptism Prep Classes: Fridays at 7pm: October 20-Date Changed, November 17, December 15

The Catholic Community of Holy Eucharist rejoices each time a child is baptized! We thank you for sharing the joy and the responsibility of bringing up your child in the Faith with us.

To schedule your baptism or register for a class please go to our website www.holyeucharist.org/#/sacraments/baptism

and fill out the form or call 268-8383 x100 if you have any questions.

Saturday, October 14 5:00 pm Frank Casano - Family

Helen Weyland - Valerie Quinn

Sunday, October 15 8:30 am Mary D’Annucci - Friends of Leisuretown

Marion Lauterborn - Linda & Bernard Wisdom

10:30 am Emma Marini - The Stephen Marini Family

Marie Thomas - The Stephen Marini Family

6:00 pm People of the Parish

Monday, October 16 9:00 am Marion Lauterborn - Anne Marie Kelly

Wednesday, October 18 9:00 am Jeffery Hondo - Frances Hondo

Henry Ewers - Clovis & Jeanie Loreaux

Thursday, October 19 9:00 am Jeffery Hondo - His Mother

William McElroy - Jerry Schnitzel

Friday, October 20 9:00 am Margaret & Michael Coffey - The Coffey Family

Pat Reichman - Daniel Fischl & Jay Richardson

Saturday, October 21 5:00 pm Devereaux Family - Laura Steinberg

Pauline & Edward Rumazza– Loving Daughter Janet

Sunday, October 22 8:30 am Elizabeth Sleda - Robert & Ronnie Frantz

10:30 am People of the Parish

6:00 pm Mark & Kevin Caponegro - Uncle Gerald & Aunt Lynette

Rocco Cangemi - Pat & Nancy Mann

Second Time

Michael Sullivan / Holy Eucharist

Barbara Regan / Holy Eucharist

Our St. Vincent De Paul Society will gather as a group for Mass in thanksgiving for the gifts of our mem-

bers and contributors at 10:30 Mass on October 22, 2017. Our Ministry will be providing hospitality in the

Cafe after mass to our wonderful parishioners who help us all year long with their loving support. Please

join us for refreshments in thanksgiving of your support of our ministry.

If your family is in need of assistance please call our hotline (609) 268-0005 and leave a message .

This week the Pantry is in need of : Tomato Sauce, Pasta (All Varieties), Mac & Cheese, Rice Snacks: All

Varieties

Our next meeting will be November 2nd at 1:00 pm. Entertainment will be Tom

Yohnnson and The Burlington County K-9 Search and Rescue Dogs

TRIPS: December 12, 2017 ~ Lancaster Sight & Sound Theatre ~ Cost $105.00 includes: Transporta-

tion, The Miracle of Christmas Show, buffet lunch at Shady Maple. Bus leaves 9 AM & returns 8 PM.

For reservations for all trips call: Rose Kenney (609)859-9107 or Theresa Nunziata (609)859-7308. All are welcome!

SENIORS

The Respect Life Ministry is having a Baby Shower on the weekend of October 21 and 22.

Baby items collected will be distributed among the following charities:

Good Council Homes goodcounselhomes.org, Helpers of God’s Precious Infants www.helpersnj.org & FirstWay

Items needed: Diapers, Baby Formula, Baby wipes, and Baby Clothes ( new or gently used).

Please bring items to the Café before or after Mass October 21 and 22.

Thank you and God bless you for your support of those in need.

If you are pregnant and in need of support & assistance, help is available. Call Good Council Homes 24-hour

helpline 800-723-8331 & speak with a counselor or visit help.goodcounselhomes.org .

MESSAGE SERIES ~ W AVELENGTH In his letter to the Philippians Paul says he has learned the secret to dealing with any situation. He

has learned how to be in humble circumstances. He has learned what it means to being well fed &

what it means to be in need. In this message we will look at how reflecting and thinking on our ex-

perience in light of Christ & what he is teaching us helps us to gain God’s perspective on our lives.

Some questions to reflect upon this week:

1. Think through your day yesterday. What is something you can thank God for? What is a petition you need to make to

God? What is something you need to pray for?

2. Who is someone you need to lift up in prayer that you encountered over the last 24 hours?

3. When would be the best time and place for you to review your day and ask for God’s perspective on it?

WAVELENGTH

Thank You!

2017 PINE BARRENS FESTIVAL THANK YOU DINNER

If you worked during the Pine Barrens Festival, please join us for our 2017 Thank You Dinner

On Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 6:30 PM in Hoffman Hall.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 25, 2017 by going to http://tinyurl.com/PBF2017Dinner

The ACTS (Actively Caring Through Sharing) Women’s Ministry will meet on Tuesday Octo-

ber 17th in Children of Terezin room at 7:00 PM. Come join in the talk about our November

Pie Baking Event and other upcoming news. Babes in arms are welcome.

The vision of ACTS is to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of all women at Holy Eucharist parish. The minis-

try encourages women of all ages to explore and grow in their faith and spirituality, to develop and strengthen friendships

with other women, and to provide opportunities to serve our community. We meet monthly (except June and July) on the

third Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00pm in the Children of Terezin room.

For more information, e-mail actswomen@gmail.com. ACTS Coordinators: Barbara Dunn & Carol Pulaski

A.C.T.S.(A CTIVELY CARING THROUGH SHARING)

“FAMILY FAITH FORMATION UPDATE”

Fall is a mad, crazy busy time here in the Faith Formation Office of Holy Eucharist.

We have begun our monthly LIFT Family Faith Formation Program. On our LIFT weekends,

our families with children in elementary and middle school attend mass and then gather in Hoffman

Hall for a meal and a session based on the gospel message that we hear in mass.

Please feel free to come down and experience a LIFT adult session for yourself. Our parishioners

are always welcome to join us.

Our Sacramental Preparation Program is in full swing as well. Please keep our Level 9 Confirmation Candidates in your

prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, November 3rd. On Tuesday, we had an

orientation session for our Level 2 parents of the children in the First Reconciliation/First Eucharist program. They re-

membered their child’s baptism, reflected on their experiences of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and learned about the

program. This weekend, their children receive a blessing from Father Andrew as they begin the preparation for the Sac-

rament of Reconciliation. Finally, we had an orientation session for our Level 7 candidates and parents about our Year

1 Sacrament Preparation program including the program by Ascension Press called Altaration. Check out the trailer

here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwqpan7umwQ We also have a mini retreat for our Level 7 candidates

with their sponsors called a Day of Reflection in February.

We are deeply grateful to our faith community for the support that you give our Faith Formation families.

The 2017 Stand Up For Your Faith Hurri-

cane Relief Youth Ministry faith marathon

was a huge success! Over 40 volunteers &

youth participants took part in completing

the full 24 hours. Our youth ministry along

with participants from St. Mary of the Lakes

& St. Isaac Jogues were able to hold aloft

the 180 lb. wooden cross through sunshine & rain, darkness &

light while enjoying praise filled activities & fun.

The evening was filled with group activities, reconciliation & cul-

minated with an outdoor, star-lit midnight adoration, with Father

Michael Kennedy. Our overnight hours were kept active with

games, songs & comradery. New friends were made as our teen

participants relied on each other to help serve their hours holding

up the cross. The full 24 hours were filled with times of reflection,

gospel reading and prayer for our suffering brothers & sisters in

Houston. Everyone was energized as our 24th hour approached

and our procession with the cross into 6 PM mass was highlight-

ed by Father Andrew’s blessing of the cross & all attendees at the

conclusion of this special mass.

Holy Eucharist Youth Ministry (H.E.R.O.) would like to thank

the participating parishes for joining us in our efforts. Special

thanks to brother Steve Raffo, brother Joe Browne & all of the

Knights of Columbus #8733 for providing the massive cross used

for this event. We appreciate & thank Father Michael Kennedy

for staying up late & providing us with the incredibly moving ad-

oration & benediction. The Holy Eucharist staff thank you for

making the entire parish property available for this event. Thank

you Father Andrew & his staff for promoting and supporting the

wonderful members of H.E.R.O. in their endeavor to stand up for

their faith. God Bless everyone who supported & assisted us in

this event along with our entire parish family. Your prayers &

donations are much appreciated.

PRAYER SHAWLS AVAILABLE!

Prayer Shawls will be available in HOPE Office near

the Sacristy before & after Masses October 21 & 22.

Prayer Shawls can be given for any purpose…

in sorrow & struggle... in joy & celebration.

To neighbors, friends, relatives…

They are FREE, made with love and in prayer.

Blessing Cards are attached to each shawl.

Please be sure to add their names to our prayer list!

Consider picking one up!

Welcome to Church of the Holy Eucharist. May you encounter Jesus Christ in His church and in His

sacraments through your participation in our Parish community. Visit our Welcome Center before or after

our weekend masses for any information on our parish, it’s ministries and it’s community.

We sincerely welcome you!

Pastoral Staff 609 268 8383

Andrew Jamieson, Pastor Ext. 102

avjjr@holyeucharist.org

Dottie Connelly, Communications Coordinator Ext. 107

dconnelly@holyeucharist.org

Joseph DeLuca, Deacon Ext. 114

jdeluca@holyeucharist.org

Kelley Derricott, Maintenance Ext. 109

kderricott@holyeucharist.org

Kenneth Domzalski, Deacon Ext. 116

kdomzalski@holyeucharist.org

Justina Fenton, Administrative Assistant Ext. 100

jfenton@holyeucharist.org

Anne Marie Kelly, Rectory Assistant

Regan Peiffer, Music Director Ext. 105

rpeiffer@holyeucharist.org

Donna Remaley, Faith Formation Coordinator Ext. 106

dremaley@holyeucharist.org

Jack Schell, Facilities Manager Ext. 109

Mary Warner, Business Manager Ext. 101

mwarner@holyeucharist.org

Barbara Sentner , Protecting God’s Children Ext. 104

bsentner@holyeucharist.org

Mass Schedule Saturday Evening Vigil: 5:00pm

Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am & 6:00pm

Weekdays: 9:00am (except Tuesday & Saturday)

Tuesdays: 9:00am - Communion Service

Holy Days: 9:00am & 7:00pm

Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday 9:30 am

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Saturday 5:00pm and Sunday

8:30am, 10:30am Sept. through May

Preschool Kidzone: Saturday 5:00pm and

Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am Sept. through May

Stay Connected Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Office closes at noon on Friday’s from Memorial day to Labor day

Food Pantry Hours Tuesday & Thursday 10 am-12 pm

Office 609-268-8383

Fax 609-268-3294

Music Office 609-268-1119

St. Vincent De Paul 609-268-0005

HOPE 609-268-1818

Website www.holyeucharist.org

E-mail hec@holyeucharist.org

Facebook facebook.com/holyeucharistchurch

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Sacraments

Visit our website for complete details—

http://holyeucharist.org/#/sacraments

Reconciliation:

Saturday 3:30-4:30pm or by appointment.

Baptism:

Your child’s baptism is a time for celebration in our parish. It is our

mission to guide parents to bring your child to the waters of baptism.

Stop by our Welcome Center on the weekends, call our parish office

for more details or complete the form on our website:

http://www.holyeucharist.org/#/sacraments/baptism

Marriage: Couples wishing to celebrate and consecrate their love

are asked to call the parish office or complete the form on our website

http://www.holyeucharist.org/#/sacraments/marriage

to request a wedding date a year in advance. At least one person

should be a registered member of the parish. Congratulations!

Faith Formation

Holy Eucharist parish is totally committed to family life and to help-

ing you foster faith in your children. Our Faith Formation Program is

created to assist you in doing just that. Our program creates opportu-

nities for families to pray together, grow as disciples and develop

spiritual habits that will lead them into a deeper relationship with

Christ. For more information contact us at 609 268-7742, email Don-

na Remaley at dremaley@holyeucharist.org or visit our website:

http://holyeucharist.org/#/kidsyouth/family-faith-formation

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Anyone who is searching and may be thinking of becoming a Catho-

lic Christian or a baptized Catholic who is interested in continuing

their own journey of faith and have not received the other Sacraments

of Initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation) Please call the parish office

at 609 268 8383

Sacramental Sponsorship Certificate This is a form

required to be a Godparent or Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation.

A certificate can be obtained from our parish office. Please call for

more details ( 609 268 8383 ext. 100)

Funerals We ask you to first contact your Funeral Director.

The Funeral Director will contact the Church to make the arrange-

ments. For more information about funeral planning at Holy Eucha-

rist visit

http://holyeucharist.org/#/mass-times-and-calendar/funerals