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Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Shrine 135 North White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, New Jersey 08021
Telephone: (856) 627-2222 Fax: (856) 627- 8210
Website: www.guadalupeparishshrine.org/ www.facebook.com/OurLadyofGuadalupeNJ
Email: [email protected]
Saint John Paul II Regional School
Telephone: (856) 783-3088 www.jp2rs.org
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 30, 2016
XXXI Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
30 de Octubre del 2016
Rev. Vincent G. Guest, Pastor
Rev. John Yu Seo, Parochial Vicar
Rev. James Bartoloma, Chancellor, Diocese of Camden
Rev. Wilson Paulose, Chaplain, Kennedy Hospital
Mr. Thomas Fargnoli, Deacon
Mrs. Helen Persing, St. John Paul II School Principal
Ms. Maria Nieva, Director of Liturgy & Music
Mrs. Gelen Hernandez, Director of Hispanic Ministries
Mrs. Michele Salvino, Director of Faith Formation
Mrs. Stephanie Greco, Director of Shrine Services
Mr. Francisco Torres, Sacristan
Mass Times / Horarios de las Misas:
St. Luke:
Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m.
St. Lawrence:
Monday to Friday 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and
11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass
Reconciliation: Mon. to Fri. 6:30 p.m., Sat. 5:00 p.m.
Parish Office Hours / Horarios de Oficina:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have
eternal life.” John 3:16
Tanto amó Dios al mundo que dio a su Hijo único, para que todo el que crea en él tenga vida eterna.
Juan 3:16
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From the Pastor’s Desk Del Escritorio del Pastor
Dear parishioners and friends:
The Beautification of our Parish Shrine
One of my goals as pastor of the parish is to enhance
awareness throughout our community and throughout
the region that our parish is an officially designated
Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. We may be
the only “officially” designated Diocesan Shrine in the
Camden Diocese and at times I think we are the best
kept secret in South Jersey. Our Lady of Guadalupe is
the Patroness of all the Americas and the Patroness of
Life. God knows we need the intersession and
protection of our Blessed Mother. I am a frequent
visitor to the Shrines of Philadelphia, particularly The
Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St.
John Neumann. Every week hundreds of pilgrims travel
to these shrines to pray. When I visit those Shrines I am
struck by their beauty. One’s souls is lifted up to God
because you know you are in a place of prayer. With
these thoughts in mind, I seek to beautify our Shrine and
to enhance awareness and publicity. As you remember,
last year we had the unfortunate vandalism incident.
Generous parishioners and others donated money for the
Shrine and that money has been kept in a restricted
parish account, to be used only for the upkeep and
beautification of the Shrine. This helped us better our
sound system at St. Lawrence, and now some money
from this account will be used to beautify the Church. A
statue of St. Juan Diego, so integral to the story of Our
Lady of Guadalupe, has already been donated. Artisans
who worked on the Philadelphia Shrines I mentioned
above will help us. I ask for your patience as we
gradually, as money allows, beautify our Parish Shrine
of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I dream of hundreds of
pilgrims from all nationalities coming to our Shrine and
placing their petitions of prayer and thanksgiving before
Our Lady. As always, we appreciate and need your
prayers and support. I am confident that Mary will
continue to wrap us in her mantle of love, and lead us
and all pilgrims to her Beloved Son, Our Savior, Jesus
Christ our Lord.
God Bless you and your family, Father Vince
Queridos feligreses y amigos:
El enbellecimiento de nuestra Parroquia Unas de mis metas como párroco de nuestra parroquia es
crear conciencia a traves de nuestra comunidad y de la
región de que nuestra parroquia ha sido designada
oficialmente como el Santuario dedicado a Nuestra Señora
de Guadalupe. Puede ser que nosotros seamos oficialmente
el único Santuario Diocesano en la Diócesis de Camden y
a veces pienso que nosotros somos el secreto mejor
guardado en el Sur de Nueva Jersey. Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe es la Patrona de todas las Américas y la
Patrona de la Vida. Dios sabe que necesitamos la
intercesión de nuestra Santísima Madre. Yo soy un
visitante frecuente de los Santuarios de Filadelfia,
particularmente del Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la
Medalla Milagrosa. Y el de Juan Neumann. Cada semana
cientos de pelegrinos viajan a estos santuarios para orar.
Nuestras almas son elevadas a Dios porque sabemos que
estamos en un lugar de oración. Con estos pensamientos
en mente, yo quiero embellecer nuestro santuario y
aumentar el conocimiento y publicidad. Como podrán
recordar, el año pasado desafortunadamente tuvimos un
acto de vandalismo en nuestro Santuario. Nuestros
generosos feligreses y otras personas donaron dinero para
el Santuario y ese dinero ha sido mantenido en una cuenta
especial de nuestra parroquia para ser usado solamente
para las mejoras y el embellecimiento del Santuario. Esto
nos ha permitido hacer mejorar al sistema de sonido de la
Iglesia de San Lorenzo y parte de este dinero de esta
cuenta será usado ahora para el embellecimiento de
nuestra Iglesia. Una estatua de San Juan Diego, tan
importante en la historia de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe, ya
ha sido donada. Artesanos que han trabajado en los
Santuarios de Filadelfia, como les mencione
anteriormente, nos ayudaran con este proyecto. Yo les pido
que tengan un poco paciencia, hasta que el dinero nos
permita, mientras gradualmente embellecemos el Santuario
de nuestra parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Yo
sueño con cientos de pelegrinos de todas las
nacionalidades que vengan a visitar nuestro Santuario y
coloquen sus oraciones de petición y de acción de gracia
ante Nuestra Señora. Como siempre, les agradezco y
necesitamos de sus oraciones y apoyo. Yo estoy seguro que
María nos continuará cubriéndonos con su manto de amor
y nos encaminará a nosotros y a todos los pelegrinos a su
queridísimo Hijo, Nuestro Salvador, Jesucristo, Nuestro
Señor.
Que Dios te bendiga ti y a tu familia. Padre Vicente
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S- St. Luke L- St. Lawrence
Monday, October 31, 2016
S 8:00 a.m. David Axmann
r/b Lorraine & Ted Balut
L 7:00 p.m. Liz Tully
r/b a friend
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
S 8:00 a.m Faithfully departed members
of the Legion of Mary
r/b Legion of Mary
S 9:00 a.m. JPII School Mass
S 7:00 p.m. Bernice Pierce
r/b Lucy McLaughlin
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
S 8:00 a.m. Frances DeCarlo
r/b Mr. & Mrs. James Myszka
L 7:00 p.m. Jackwicz family
r/b loving family
Thursday, November 3, 2016
S 8:00 a.m. Leo Mount Sr.
r/b Leo Mount family
L 7:00 p.m. Vincenzo Esposito
r/b Consiglio family
Friday, November 4, 2016
S 9:00 a.m. Albert J. Wagner
r/b Alice Mattio
L 7:00 p.m. William McLaughlin
r/b Mary & Don Jacobs
Saturday, November 5, 2016
S 8:00 a.m. Matthew Ryan
r/b Michael
S 4:00 p.m. Michael Ciechon
r/b Adrienne & John Thomas & family
Raymond Murtaugh Sr. r/b Barbara & Lou Santoro
Deceased members of the DeCecco
& Potts families
r/b Frank & Joann Potts
L 5:30 p.m. Peter Cunane
r/b loving wife, Marie & family
Sunday, November 6, 2016
L 7:30 a.m. Living intention-Fr. Joseph Capella
r/b Senka & Eugene Ryan
L 9:30 a.m. John & Sophia Yanney
r/b Baaba Yanney
Thomas Mackin
r/b loving wife & family
William McLaughlin
r/b Ed & Patti McCarthy
L 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass
S 11:30 a.m. Gregory Pollock
r/b loving mother
S 5:00 p.m. Dolores McGuire, 1st anniversary
r/b Filipkowski family
Mass Schedule & Intentions
In Loving Memory: St. Luke Sanctuary Lamp:
Raymond Murtaugh, Sr.
r/b K of C Holy Family #7800
St. Luke Blessed Mother Candle:
Florence Intelisano, 91st birthday
r/b loving daughter, Rosemarie
St. Luke St. Joseph Candle:
James McGroarty
r/b loving family
St. Lawrence Sanctuary Lamp:
Linda Cifone
r/b loving family
Please pray for those in the military: Brian Axelrod, Thomas Backenson, M.D.,
Michael Barikian, Mark Bergman, Kevin
Bradley, Dylan Brodie, Brandon Carney,
Jessica Carney, Off. John Causey, Ryan
Dougherty, Trevor Dunkelberger, James Early,
Jr., John Early, Sr., Thomas Early, Jr., Drew
Hance, Jarrod Haschert, Jonathan Haubrich, T. J. Homan,
Justin Jackson, III, PV2 James E. Keen III, Rev. Christopher
Kopec, Emily Ann Krowicki, Matthew Krug, Benjamin Kyler,
Thomas J. Mackin, Joseph Morett, Michael Mortka, Jr., Taylor
Naphys, David Osisek, Jaime Brinn Redmond, Chris A.
Roesch, Eric Shook, Jr., Robert, Terry & Michael Turner
“Kindly update us when our officers have come home!”
Readings of the Week
Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a
Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11: Jn 6:37-40
Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Lk 15:1-10
Friday: Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 16:1-8
Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16:9-15
Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thes 2:16-3:5; Lk 20:27-38
Stewards Open Hearts “But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, ‘Behold,
half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I
extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times
over.’” Luke 19:8 We are all called to graciously give back to the Lord in proportion
to the blessings we have been given. This means everyone isn’t
called to give the same amount, but is called to give equal
sacrifice. No amount is insignificant for good Stewardship. Open
your heart, how is God calling you?
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We Pray For The sick of our parish: Georgette Abadie, Catherine Adams, Victoria Affrunti, Veronica Ahern, Joseph Allen, Rosanne Agyll Ama-
torio, Eileen Anderson, Carmela Baccari, Helen & Robert Bacisin, Frank Bada, Chris Bakey, Jean Barber, Daniel Barrett,
Aidan Barth, Joyce Baus, Adam, Charley & Karynlee Berstecher, Samuel J. & Veronica Black, Helen Bowman, Peggy Brooks,
Eileen & Maureen Brown, Jeffrey Brown, William & Elizabeth Buehler, Juanita Byrd, Fran Cann, Fr. Joe & Mr. Anthony Capella,
Joseph & Dolores Caporelli, Mary Carroll, Marie Case, Nick Catania, Nevio Celestino, Anthony Cerminaro, Dawn Cherry, Robert
Cimino, Valerie Cohen, Maryann Coleman, Domenic Cosenza, Jose Cortes, Christiana Cooper, Joann Curialo, Angie Dabbenigno,
Joseph D’Agostino, Marie D’Amico, Hank & Rosalia Davis, Kathleen Dawson, Emily Degen, Carol DelMastro, Joe & Liz
DeNardo, Daniel DiBartolomeo, Mary Ann DiMarcantonio, Anginita DeRanus, Thelma Donnally, Maximiano Dosado, William
Dougherty, Dorothy Duffy, James Dugan, Blanche & Leonard Fanelli, Annette Favieri, Brian & Kurt Gahm, Manny & Maryann
Galone, Mary Gavin, Steve & Jayne Gismonde, Charles Gold, Anna Gloria Gonzalez, Maria Hagge, Veanna Hall, Kathryn Harte,
Jodi Harvey, Richard Hepp, Yolanda Hernandez, Gertrude Hoff, Joanne Hoffman, Shirley Holt, Raymond Horner, Mary
Houndslow, Margaret Infanti, Leon Johnson, Billy Jones, Lorraine Kaminski, Carole & Mary Katz, Anne Marie Kelly, Theresa
Kelly, Roseanne Kimball, Amanda Kingett, Maryann Kirchner, Joseph Kneble, Nancy Knowles & family, Jessica Laidley, Carlo
Lala, Joseph Michael Lala, Rose Lanciano, Alicia LaScala, Joanne Lazzaro, Caroline Lewis, Angeline Lopez, Thomas Lopez, Tanya
Lugo, Virginia Mailahn, Carmela Mangano, Pat Manko & family, Philomena Marquis, Mary Marrone, William Martin, Dan &
Maureen Mastrobuono, Connie Mazzola, Carol Massimiano, Donald McMullin, Sr., Chuck McAinley, Msgr. Patrick McCabe, Dot
McCall, Robert McCarthy, Dominic McDowell, Mary McGroarty, Jack McGuigan, Ed McKemey, Savannah Lynn McSorley, Tom
& Betty Miller, Rose Monaco, Frank Monaghan, Sue Moreno, Charles Morgan, Marty Moritz, Kenny & Kristina Moroni, Dan &
Erin Murphy, Stephen James Murphy, Ro Murray, Fred Naphys III, Bob O’Dowd, Eileen O’Malley, Constance Onorato, Kay
O’Keefe, Vince Pagano, Matthew Petrongolo, Walter Perilli, Johnny Pflugfelder, Justin Phillips, Joe Pilla, Rosemarie Piotti, Judy
Polidano, Thomas & Collin Powell, Mary Quigley, Joseph Ranieri, Jeanne Renshaw, Dorothy Rein, Millie Reinert, Jack Revaitis,
William & Natalia Reyes, John Ribechi, Jerry Roderick, Steve Robbins, Rick, Monica, Herman & Faith Rodriguez, Jayden
Rosendale, John Sachs, Frank Sabatini, Jr., Barbara Santoro, Bob Schaffer, Tori Schmitzes, Joan Schules, Mark Scott, Richie
Seibert, Stanley Sellers, Carol Shander, Krista Sheehan, Thomas Simon, James Solly, Vicente Sontillano, Anna Sperandio, Monica
St. Maur, Sophie Staab, Geoff Steiert, Lillian Stiles, Christina Sturigis, Cathy Sweeney, Christopher Tama, Eleanor Tartamosa,
Jesse & Sarah Thomas, Betty Tobin, Carolyn Trioli, Lorraine & Victor Trocine, Diane Trofino, Trudy Tucker, Frank Turchi, Maria
Veith, Natalie Vitarelli, Joan Vivian, Mary & Bob Volsony, Bill Waples, Kathy Watkins, John Welsh, Debra Winder, Margaret
Wolick, Barry M. Wright, Victoria Rose Yates, Lawrence Yoka, Rudi Alberto Yuarez, Tom Zadjeika, Elwood Zievis, Baby Garrett
Nickles & family, Baby Mia Noelle, Baby Trini Cruz-Stillmak & Baby Lucas Watkins.
Please pray for those in the nursing home: Gail Capriotti, Ann James, Theresa McCann, & Theresa Taylor.
Please pray for those who have died: Theresa Krause, Kevin Ortiz & Lenny Thomas
Parish News & Notes / Noticias y Notas Parroquiales
Next Distribution:
2nd Tues., November 8, 2016
3rd Sat., November 19, 2016
Distribution will be from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Our Lady of Grace, Somerdale 856-627-8824
We accept monetary donations, canned goods,
tuna & cereals.
Thank you for your generosity!!!
October 18 St. Vincent DePaul: $497
October 22 & 23 Basket: $13,343
Online: $730
Upcoming Collections: Today: For those impacted by Hurricane Matthew in the
U.S. and the Caribbean
November 6: Archdiocese for the Military Services
Calming the Emotional Storms - Four Keys to Emotional Peace In this practical but spiritual presentation, Dr. Gregory Popcak discusses four keys to
develop self-awareness and self-mastery. He reveals that emotions are a gift from God and that they can
help you grow in virtue. Learn how to master your feelings and calm your emotional storms so that you can
experience the peace of Christ.
Take a mini-retreat for only $3! Check out the new titles in our Lighthouse Media CD boxes at both
St. Lawrence and St. Luke Church.
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Spiritual Life Formation / Formación Vida Espiritual
To learn more about our Preschool - 8th
Grade program, please contact Christine Willard, Advancement Director at
856-783-3088 or [email protected]. A personal tour is the best way to get to know us, and all that we have to offer your
child academically, spiritually and socially. Call today!
Over $12,000 was raised for our Race for Education last week. Student Council kicked things off with a super fun pep rally,
followed by the school-wide event. The sun was shining, music was playing and students were smiling! Special thanks to: Event
Chairs, Christine Roser and Karen Garafolo, Student Council members: Kenny Darley, Emma Finnegan, Caroline Napolitano and
Eddie Gresch, Mrs. Persing, Mrs. DiPaolo, Mr. Strickland, Faculty, Staff and of course all our students and parents.
Both Kindergarten classes recited a decade of the Rosary each afternoon in October to honor this month of the
Holy Rosary. They colored pictures of the Rosary and Blessed Mother to help them better understand the
importance of this in our Catholic faith.
Get Your Lucky Calendar!
Our Lucky Calendar sale began after our Masses at both churches and available for purchase at our school.
First drawing is on
January 1, 2017 through December 2017. Drawings take place Monday-Saturday with $50 prize on weekdays and $100 prize on
Saturday. Each calendar is $40.00. Your purchase provides support for our school programs and teaching resources. Thank you!
There are no Faith Formation classes on Monday, Oct. 31. Monday classes will resume on Nov. 7. Happy Halloween!
Updated Intergenerational Event information is emailed to all families at the beginning of each month. Please contact the parish
office if you do not receive the updates.
All 7th grade students in both the Faith Formation Program and JPII School are required to attend the 7th grade Rite of
Acceptance Mass on Wed., Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Lawrence Church in Lindenwold. All students must bring their signed
Confirmation Family Covenant to the Mass.
Please call Michele at the parish office for assistance at 856-627-2222.
Jueves, Noviembre 17, Rito de Aceptación
para el grado 7 en la Misa de 7pm. Por
favor estar a las 6:30 en el Iglesia. Si tiene
una pregunta ´por Favor comuníquese con
la Sra. Gelen Hernandez, Directora del
programa de Formación de Fe en
Español....
Sacramental Completion Classes:
RCIT - Ages 13 to 17
Tues. evenings from 6 - 7 p.m.
RCIA - Ages 18 & over
Tues. evenings from 7:30 - 9 p.m.
St. Lawrence Conference Room
Contact Barbara Buehler: 856-784-8940
mailto:[email protected]:856-784-8940
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Worship and Liturgy / El Culto y la Liturgia November 5
4:00 p.m.
St. Luke
November 5
5:30 p.m.
St. Lawrence
November 6
7:30 a.m.
St. Lawrence
November 6
9:30 a.m.
St. Lawrence
November 6
11:00 a.m.
St. Lawrence
Spanish
November 6
5:00 p.m.
St. Luke
November 6
11:30 a.m.
St. Luke
Fr. Vince Fr. Wilson Fr. Jim Fr. Vince Fr. John Fr. Vince Fr. Vince
R. Luczak
R. Kozar
M. Lagana
D. Cutter
J. Lentini
C. Sciarra
A. Garbarino
C. Cagno
M. Hallam
M. Alberto
J. Alberto
M. Saylor
J. Bakey
P. Bardales
D. Minuun
L. Soriano
D. Zadjeika
B. Buehler
C. Williams
J. Considine
T. Steinert
C. Kellogg
M. Scutte
L. Springle
C. Cutter
E. Shook
V. Wishropp
O. Hernandez
E. Vandegrift
O. Marinero
L. Marinero
A. Padilla
R. Cruz
R. Christiano
A. Belonia
D. Tureck
R. Freiling
S. Troilo
M. &J. Tiedge
C. & C. Eji-
anreh
R. Freiling
M. Meh
S. Htoo
H. Mu
J. Ortiz
E. Sanchez
N. Acosta
J. Chacon
A. Pleis
B. Maslowski
B. Murray
N. Ngene
J. Filipkowski
Infant Baptism
2nd Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m., St. Lawrence , or during 11:30 a.m. Mass, St. Luke. Baptismal classes,
1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., St. Lawrence Church. Please email Dan Farr, [email protected] or call
(856) 783-1586
Bautismos: Cada cuarto domingo durante la Santa Misa, 11:00 a.m.
(padres y padrinos) Charlas pre-bautismales cada segundo míercoles del mes a las 7:00 p.m. en la capilla. Para mas informacion por favor llamar a Francisco y
Lucy Cruz al. [email protected] (856) 858-9345
Marriage Arrangements for marriage should be made one year
in advance. Because of the preparation needed, six months notification is mandatory. Please call parish
office for details.
Matrimonio:
Por favor, hablar a la oficina para mas información
sobre las Charlas pre-matrimoniales y cuales son los
requisitos para la boda religiosa.
Eucharistic Adoration Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.,
St. Lawrence Church
Prayer for Life
Rosary prayed in reparation for abortion every Thursday
@ 11:30 a.m., St. Lawrence Church, in front of the
Blessed Sacrament, led by the Beloved Daughters
Women’s Faith Sharing Group.
Holy Hour
After 7:00 p.m. Mass every Monday
Horario Misas en español:
Todos los jueves, 7:00 p.m., y todos los domingos,
11:00 a.m. Confeciones antes y despues de las Misas
jueves y domingos.
Movimiento Juan XXIII
Todos los martes, reunión en la capilla en Lindenwold
7 p.m. a 9 p.m.
Grupo de la Divina Misericordia de la Parroguia y
santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Todos los viernes a las 7 p.m. en la capilla.
Sabado
Reunión Carismatica, en la iglesia de San Lucas, los
martes, hueves y sabado, de 7 p.m. a 9 p.m.
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Parish News & Notes / Noticias y Notas Parroquiales
October 31: Vigil Mass for All Saints Day:
7:00 p.m. @ St. Lawrence
November 1: All Saints Day:
8:00 a.m. @ St. Luke
9:00 a.m. @ St. Luke, St. JP II School Mass
7:00 p.m. @ St. Lawrence
November 2:
All Souls Mass: 7:00 p.m. @ St. Lawrence
November 6:
Café Guadalupe
1st Sunday of every month after all morning Masses
November 9:
Mass for Public Safety Officers (Police, Firefighters &
First Responders): 7:00 p.m. @ St. Lawrence
December 1:
Holy Hour for Vocations: 7-8 p.m. @ St. Luke
December 9:
St. Juan Diego Feast Day: Bilingual Mass-7:00 p.m.
@ St. Lawrence
December 11:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day: Spanish Mass-11:00 p.m.
@ St. Lawrence
Volunteers needed for
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Census
We need volunteers to sit at a table after Mass and
help parishioners either verify or correct their
information sheets currently on file.
The sheets will be in tubs listed alphabetically. The
parishioner can either:
Check their sheet as valid
Mark up any changes
Take the sheet and mail their changes in
We need volunteers for approximately 30 minutes
after each Mass. We are still looking to fill the
following spots: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Please call Pam Hoffman at 856-627-2222 to volunteer at
one of the above Masses.
Attention All
All are encouraged to attend a fall gathering on
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 6:30 p.m. at
St. Lawrence Cafeteria
Café Guadalupe Sunday
We encourage all parishioners to invite a family
member, neighbor or friend to one of our Masses
next weekend as we continue to be a welcoming and
evangelizing community.
Everyone is invited regardless of your
faith or belief.
Join us!!!
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Parish News & Notes / Noticias y Notas Parroquiales
The Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council #7800 Dream
Raffle Tickets are available . The prize is the choice of one of
following trips:
7 day Hawaiian trip (2 adults )
7 day trip to Disney World (2 adults - 2 children )
7 day cruise to Bermuda (2 adults )
7 day trip to either the Eastern or Western Caribbean
(2 adults), 7 day trip to either Jamaica or Nassau (2 adults).
All trips include transportation and Hotel. Drawing date is
Sunday December 4 after the 11:30 a.m. Mass at
St Luke Church.
The cost is $ 20.00 a ticket. Only 300 tickets will be sold.
For tickets contact Chuck 856-784-1873 and
Joe 856-812-8730.
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Nativity Council 2976 is holding a Super 50/50 raffle.
Tickets are $5 and will be sold before and after all Masses.
Drawing will be held on Nov. 22, 2016.
Respect Life News
Thought for the Week
Respect Life Month
Diaper Drive
Please bring diapers (larger sizes preferred) and baby wipes
to the baskets provided at both churches.
(Luvs diapers are preferred due to their absorbency.)
The drive benefits Sr. Helen Cole’s ministry to the moms and
babies in Camden through Guadalupe Family Services. We will
be accepting donations until the first weekend of November.
This effort is sponsored by Nativity Council of the Knights of
Columbus and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Respect Life Ministry.
The New Jersey Assembly voted to pass the Aid in Dying
for the Terminally Ill Act during its session on October 20
and sent the bill to the Senate. This bill is set up to
allow terminally ill people the right to get drugs to end
their life. Despite the nice name, it is an assisted suicide
bill, and as such, it communicates that some lives are not
worth living. Consider what Dr. Janet Smith, a professor
of Moral Theology and full-time caretaker for her mother
with dementia over the last year said recently:
The wisdom of leaving death in God's hands is so right. If
we were to be the ones who decide, we would likely do one
of two things, both wrong. For those who suffer and whose
lives seem without value to them or others, we would likely
kill them out of a sense of mercy. There would also be
those who would keep their loved ones alive way past when
their " time had come" if they could, just to have one
more day, hour, minute to hold their hands or caress their
brow. God has reserved the time of death for Himself and
that is so clearly right to me now: that deep within the per-
son who seems to be nearly a " mere vegetable" there
may well be powerful things going on -- sorting things out,
talking with God. It is best for us not to disturb or short
circuit that process. I think all the hymns I sang and
prayers I said aloud and my talking to my mother about
Jesus (she
wanted me to talk with her about Jesus when she could
indicate her desires - I wish I had done more of that) -- and
of heaven, were very valuable and blessed moments.
I believe they helped her " transition." (10/10/16)
Please take a moment and call Governor Christie and
ask him to veto Bill A2451/S2474.
Holy Hour for Vocations
First Thursdays is a monthly Holy Hour for Vocations hosted by
different parishes throughout the diocese. For young men
thinking about the priesthood, it is a chance to spend time in
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament asking the Lord to make
one’s calling clear. For others, it is an opportunity to come
together and beg the Lord to bless our diocese with more priests
in the near future.
Please join us December 1:
Holy Hour for Vocations: 7-8 p.m. @ St. Luke
http://camdenpriest.org/firstthursdays/