The Church of Epiphany ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Welcome New Parishioners Please fill out a registration form which can be obtained in the Commons Area or contact the parish office during office hours.

REV. MICHAEL SANTANGELO, PASTOR

Our Church Gathers for Celebration of the Eucharist

SUNDAY 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 Noon SATURDAY 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Vigil of Sunday WEEKDAYS 9:00 am Monday thru Saturday HOLIDAYS Mass as Announced

Mon. Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary Sun. April 16 Easter Thurs. May 25 Ascension Thursday Tues. Aug. 15 Assumption of Mary Wed. Nov. 1 Feast of All Saints Fri. Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception Mon. Dec. 25 Christmas

The Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm or by appointment anytime.

Sacrament of Marriage Saturday 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm. Couples should contact the Parish Office to make preparations at least 1 year before the planned wedding date.

Parish Staff REV. MICHAEL SANTANGELO, Pastor REV. TONY LIONELLI, Weekend Assistant REV. JAMES REDSTONE, Weekend Assistant LOUIS V. COMMISSO, Deacon FRANK W. JACKSON, Deacon – Retired MICHAEL MULLARKEY, Deacon RONALD NOWAK, Deacon KIM LORENTZEN, Director Religious Education DANIEL DANTONI, Director of Music DONNA WOODLEY, Parish Secretary CAROL LORE, Finance Secretary MICHELE EVANS, Administrative Asst., Rel. Ed. MICHAEL & AMY NOWAK, Middle School Youth Group S. KING, L. BENNETT, B. HUMPHRIES, H.S. Youth Group

Rectory / Parish Office 615 Thiele Road, Brick, NJ 08724 732-458-0220 FAX: 732-458-0855 Office Hours Mon.-Thurs 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Summer Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Website: www.churchofepiphany.org Follow us on Facebook!

Religious Education Office 732-785-0872 Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Fri. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Summer Hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM

Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 1:15 pm. To schedule Baptism, please call the Parish Office, at least one month in advance.

Sponsor Letters/Requirements The following is required by Canon Law to be a Catholic Godparent/Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. Be at least 16 years of age. Have completed the Sacraments of Initiation. (Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation) If married, have a marriage that is canonically valid and recognized by the Catholic Church. Be a registered and active parishioner living a life of faith. You must be registered with our parish for at least 3 months before we will provide a sponsor letter. Although you may have registered with our parish, if you are not attending Mass regularly and using the envelope system there is no way for the parish office to confirm regular Mass attendance. Please contact the Parish Office to confirm your status with our parish.

APRIL 30, 2017 3rd Sunday of Easter

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:00AM Robert Kellenberger by Patricia Vincelli 5:00PM Elizabeth Butala by the Butala family Sunday, April 30, 2017 8:00AM Ted Krzastek by the LoRe family 10:00AM People of the Parish 12:00N Valerie Bolton by the Cruz family Monday, May 1, 2017 9:00AM John J. Osborne by Jeanne Cleary Tuesday, May 2, 2017 9:00AM Robert Kellenberger by Deacon Lou & Mary Commisso Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9:00AM Mary & Pat Walsh by Ann White Thursday, May 4, 2017 9:00PM Rosey Leone by Joseph Princiotta & family Friday, May 5, 2017 9:00PM Mary Beth Hay by the Trimboli family Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:00PM Jerry Burke by Joan Herb Intentions in the Grey Book 5:00PM Patrick J., Margaret & Gerome Erwin Sunday, May 7, 2017 8:00AM Margaret Yagins by Al Gargiulo 10:00AM Dominick Iorio by Ellen & Lou Iorio 12:00N People of the Parish

Sunday Scriptures

Here are next Sunday’s Scripture Readings

4th Sunday of Easter

First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41

With great authority, Peter proclaims to the people that the Christ who was crucified is indeed the Messiah. Urging them to reform and be baptized in the name of Christ, three thousand responded to his words and were baptized.

For Reflection and Sharing: What words particularly spoke to you in this reading?

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Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:20b-25 Gospel: John 10:1-10

Epiphany Knights of Columbus Just a little Thank You for your donations for the NJ Special Olympics and Brick B.A.S.E. Camp (Camp Beadleston). Ken Cope – Grand Knight Council 8160

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, May 1, 2017 8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.) 11:00AM Stoke Steppers – PH#1 2:30PM Senior Exercise - APR 4:00PM Adoration – WA 7:15PM The Daniel Plan - APR 7:30PM Epiphany Planning TASK Force Mtg – PH#3

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 5:30PM CCD Grades 1-7 Vet’s Middle School 5:45PM 8th Grade Confirmation Parent Mtg. - APR 7:30PM Finance Meeting - APR 7:30PM Contemporary Group – WA 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9:30AM Hospitality After Mass 1:00PM The Daniel Plan – APR 7:00PM Cub Scout Pack #47 - APR 7:00PM S.D.W. – RE 8:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting – PH#3

Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:00AM Stoke Steppers – PH#1 6:00PM Communion Practice – WA 7:00PM Religious Education Registration 7:00PM Melody Choir – WA 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul – PH#1 7:30PM Adult Choir – WA 7:30PM Implementation Team - APR

Friday, May 5, 2017 8:00PM AA – APR

Saturday, May 6, 2017 11:00AM First Holy Communion – WA/APR

Sunday, May 7, 2017 11:15AM May Crowning

Mothers Day Intentions Mass Intentions for the weekend of May 13th & 14th will be offered for our Mother’s living and deceased. If you wish to have your Mother’s (Grandmother’s, etc.) name on the altar for this Mass, please pick up a Mother’s Day Mass Remembrance envelope in the Commons Area. If your Mother/Grandmother is still living and you wish to send her a special card, please stop in the parish office.

The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Please join us on Saturday, May 13th in the Epiphany parking lot at 12:00PM as we celebrate the Feast of Our lady of Fatima. This year’s celebration will mark the 100th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions to the three shepherd

children in 1917. We are hoping you will honor this blessed occasion by joining us with your prayers.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

GRACE CLANCY, NATALIE DUFFY, ANTOINETTE RASPANTINI, DAVID FUSILLO, HUNTER DeVEAU, NETTIE NICIEWSKI, MICHAEL CAPPIELLO, SAL AMATO, EVA SPAHR, MARIANNA PONTIERO, BRYAN LORE, PAT GAFFNEY, VICTORIA GRACE DAFELDECKER, SCOTT WAUGAMAN, ANNE GRASSO, PAT TRACEY, PAT ALEXANDER, MARYANN WAXMUNSKY, MIKE ROSSI, JOE CARDELLA, JUDY KOEHLER, CAROL LYNCH, SAL AMATO, RILEY KELLENBERGER, ANTHONY CIOFFI, RITA PEZZA, FR. JAY BOWDEN, VICKI COPE, MICHAEL COPE, ADRIANO PAZ, PAUL GADDIS, KATHY DESTEFANO, ELIZABETH TUCK, ED PUZIO, TROY JORDAN, FR. PETER PALMISANO, MICHAEL SILVERSTEIN, VINCENT PEGLIUCA, CHRISTOPHER RICCIARDI, OLIVIA BAUTISTA, PETER REYNOLDS, VERONICA SEGARS, JULIAN CHAVEZ, KAREN DADEMO, RANDY RANIERO, ANN MAIRE SPIRIO, LILLIAN WOOLLEY, JOHN VAFIADIS, RICH FREDRICKS, DOLORES SCHNIDER, BABY EVAN ROMANO, ANNIE NICHOLS, JASON ANDERSEN, ROBERT FRIESS, JEANNE CLEARY, EMILIA GALE, MICHAEL GALE, TOM WALLING, JENNY SIBILIA, BOB BARRETT, JANET DREHER, KARINA ROMANO, KRISTIN SUTTAN, and those in the sick call book.

“Please Pray For the Sick” list is for those parishioners who are in need of further prayers from our “Prayers of the Faithful”. They will remain on the list for 2 months, after which time their names will be moved to the Grey Book.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased spouses, relative, friends and benefactors of the parish and for the comfort and consolation of their families including; MARY VASSILATOS

Helping Hands

Helping hands is in need of can ravioli, assorted beans can chicken, oatmeal, can fruit, pancake flour, syrup, coffee, tea, jelly (we have plenty of peanut butter), baby wipes, baby cereal & toilet paper.

We would like to thank all of you, for what you have donated to our pantry. Your donations have helped to put more food on the table of many needy families. If you know of anyone who is in need of our food pantry, please don’t hesitate to tell them, we are at the parish hall on Mondays from 10AM-1PM and Saturdays from 10AM-12PM

Low-Gluten Wafers

We now have low gluten wafers. If you are in need of a low-gluten wafer, please see Carol in the Parish office or the Liturgy Coordinator.

Vigil Light Prayer

Lord, May this candle be a light for You to enlighten me in my difficulties and decisions. May it be a fire for You to burn out of me all pride, selfishness and impurity. May it be a flame for You to bring a warmth into my heart towards my family, my neighbors and all those who meet me. Through the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, I place in your care those I come to remember.

For the week beginning April 30, 2017

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for John McMahon by Marianne Radosti;

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in memory of Grace Aramanda by Ken & Joan;

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart is in memory of Roy Corradini by Sally & Cal Kalish

The Vigil Lamp in front of the St. Joseph (no intentions).

St. Vincent DePaul The Diocesan Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society has established a new venture that will provide gently used, quality furnishings and household goods for our neighbors in need. VINCENT'S LEGACY will launch in Monmouth and Ocean Counties and eventually expand to serve families throughout the Diocese. While the local conferences will staff this new ministry, the Council is inviting everyone interested in helping in this effort to e-mail them at furniture@svdptrenton.org. The estimated time of commitment would be approximately 4 hours, one Saturday per month. High school students in need of community service hours will be welcomed. This newly established furniture ministry has entered a contest to win $100,000 to fund this important project.

Please visit http://act.usatoday.com/?csp=INSLOY INS COMMUNIYTTHRIVES APP EM 20917, click VOTE NOW (blue button at the bottom of the page) and use the search function to locate the video "Creating Homes to Foster Community Well-being" (it has a blue sofa as the cover shot) explaining the ministry. The 10 videos with the most votes will be sent to the judges. One will be awarded $100,000 and two will receive $50,000. You can vote every day from today until May 12th. Please help the Diocesan Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society to win this competition. Thank you.

Emmaus Men’s Group

The Emmaus Men’s Group of Epiphany is a ministry for today’s Catholic man. It is a Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group that exists to serve and bring together men to strengthen their faith. The group will meet on the second Saturday of each month from 9 – 11AM.

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Ways to Support Your Parish

Why Should I use weekly envelopes? The use of envelopes is important, they document your active participation in the faith life of our parish. This information is needed in order to obtain a Letter of Eligibility to be issued when you are asked to be a baptism or confirmation sponsor. This also facilitates the preparation of a statement of contributions for income tax purpose.

If you do not currently participate in our envelope system and would like to start using them, please contact the Parish Office at 732-458-0220.

***Our Current Collection***

4/23 - $5636.25 Collection $629.00 Diocesan Assessment

$195.00 Online Giving $80.00 Christmas Club $55,836.50 Raise the Roof $14,433.00 Easter Collection

Our Annual Appeal – 2017 Our Goal $48,000 Pledges - $19256.00 Payments $13030.00 Donors 114

Annual Appeal Explanation

The Annual Catholic Appeal, formerly the Bishop’s Appeal, mission remains the same as it was when it began; to financially empower the Church to serve all the people of God, regardless of belief. What’s different today: the needs are greater than ever before. For more information visit the Diocese website: http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal/

Online Giving

If you prefer to pay bills and manage your finances online, you can set up an account and make your parish offering online via our website. You will be able to specify exactly how much you are giving, how you are giving it (credit card or bank withdrawal), to what fund you are giving, and when/how often you would like to contribute. It’s safe and secure, and you can even track your giving history and pledge progress at any time. Just click the Online Giving button (on the home page or the Online Giving page) to get started or access your existing account.

If you have questions about the security of online giving or the processes involved, check out the Online Giving FAQ page on our website: churchofepiphany.org

Ways to Perpetuate a Memory or Commemorate an Event

The Tree of Life: This is a way to perpetuate the memory of a loved one or to memorialize someone. To make a donation of $500 for an engraved leaf or $2500 for a stone, please contact the parish office staff at 732-458-0220 or email carol@churchofepiphany.org Commemorative Bricks: This is an ideal way to commemorate a graduation, wedding, special family celebration, or acknowledge a love one. To order one of the two bricks (4X8” or 8X8) and make a donation of $150 or $200, please contact the parish office staff at 732-458-0220 or email carol@churchofepiphany.org

Bequests We are a tax-exempt non-profit Organization and gratefully accept donations from last will and testament and/or stock to assist in carrying out our mission. For more information on how to have your wishes known, please talk to your personal banking representative.

May God Bless you for your generosity!

Vigil Candles If you would like to donate a Vigil Candle for a loved one, please contact the parish office. Candles will be in memory of or intentions of the named individual for one week (Sunday to Saturday) and announced in our bulletin. Donation is $10

Spiritual Bouquet A Spiritual Bouquet is a spiritual blessing that is made for a loved one during the First Friday Mass of the Month. In addition, their name will be printed in the bulletin. You can also request a card. Donation is $10

Become a Member of Epiphany To join Church of Epiphany please find registration forms in our Commons area, the Parish office or go to our new registration link on line at www.churchofepiphany.org.

Forgot your Offering Envelope? Don’t panic! We have “Welcome” envelopes in our Commons area available to anyone who does not have an envelope or forgot their envelope at home, or if you prefer you can always mail us your offering at your convenience.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE OUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE!

Please call 800-883-4343 for special pricing for your advertisement.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kim Lorentzen – Director of Education 732-785-0576 kim@churchofepiphany.org

Michele Evans – Administrative Assistant 732-785-0872 michele@churchofepiphany.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES TO REMEMBER: May 2nd Last day of Religious Ed. classes 5:45PM Parent Confirmation Mtg – APR May 4th 6:00PM First Holy Communion Practice May 6th 11:00AM First Holy Communion May 8th 5:00PM 8th grade Confirmation Interviews May 12th 6:30PM Confirmation Practice May 16th 5:45PM 8th grade Penance Service May 18th 6:00PM Confirmation

Youth Group News Middle School Youth: 6th, 7th & 8th Graders

Any questions please contact Amy or Mike Nowak at epiphanyjryouthbrick@gmail.com Our next meeting will be 6:30 – 8:00PM: May 11 in the APR

Senior Youth Group Group is open to all high school students in the

9-12 grades. Any questions please email epiphanysryouthgroup@gmail.com

Our next meeting will be 6:30 – 8:00PM: May 11 at the PH#1

Summer Religious Education

The Summer Program is offered to our parishioners as an alternative to the traditional once a week class format that is held September through April.

Upon registration, the 2016-2017 tuition is to be current. Tuition for the summer 2017 program must be paid in full at time of registration.

Before committing to the Summer Program, please carefully read the requirements outlined in the registration packet which have been mandated by the Diocese before registering.

Parents and students are required to attend three (3) one hour catechetical sessions that will be held during the Advent, Lent, and Easter Season.

Please keep in mind there will be no make up dates available.

Save the date for 2017: June 26, 2017 – July 7, 2017 (No session on July 3rd & 4th)

Senior Exercise

The Senior Exercise Program has started once again! We are meeting on Monday’s at 2:30PM in the APR. A little osteo exercise, chair aerobics, some rhythmic dance movements, healthy advice and lots of fun!!! Canes & Walkers Welcome!

Religious Education Registration Early Religious Education Registration has begun, if you register by May 21, 2017 you will receive a discounted rate.

Grades 1-8 will meet starting on September 19, 2017 from 5:30pm-6:45pm at Veterinarians Middle School on Tuesday evenings.

We also offer the summer program to our parishioners as an alternative to the traditional once a week class format that is held September through May for grades 3-6.

You may register your child in the Religious Education office M-F from 9am - 3pm or on Thursday, May 4, 2017 between 7pm-8pm in the commons area. For fees and requirements please visit our website. For question please contact Michele at michele@churchofepiphany.org.

VBS: A Summer Camp for Kids Join us for Maker Fun Factory: Created by GOD Built for a Purpose

What is VBS? VBS is a week long summer camp for kids.

Each day campers will participate in outdoor games, science experiments, arts & crafts, music & dance, story time, and snacks. Check us out at Epiphany’s website under the Faith Formation tab and VBS for more information and pictures.

Where: Epiphany Church When: July 24 – 28, 2017 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Ages: 5 – 11 Fee: $40.00 Per Child (includes T-Shirt) Limited to the first 65 paid students! Registrations ends on June 30th. Please visit the Religious Ed office to sign up.

Youth Participation at Mass In an effort to allow our younger brothers and sisters to be more involved in the Liturgical life of our parish we are inviting any young person who would like to help with the ushering at Mass. We are also making a concerted effort to have the young people of the parish be the ones to bring the gifts forward at each Mass. If any young person wants to help out in this way please see either one of the ushers or greeters.

Teacher Needed We are in need of a 7th grade teacher for the 2017 - 2018 school year. The new Religious Ed class time is from 5:30 to 6:30. We begin on September 26, 2017 and will end our year on April 10, 2018.

If you would like to share your faith with the children in our parish, please contact Michele in the Religious Ed office at michele@chuchofepiphany.org or 732-785-0872

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Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 Jesus reveals Himself to two disciples on the way to Emmaus. After explaining to them the passages in Scripture which referred to Him, Christ “took bread, broke it, and distributed it to them.” Then they recognized Christ and their “hearts burned within them.”

“And it happened that while they were conversing and debating Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him… ‘But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astonished us… and did not find his body, they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive’… ‘Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is far over.’ …how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.”

Did you ever decide to go out and take a walk. It is refreshing and it can renew us. Did you ever enjoy taking a walk with another person, talking about life, family, what is important to you. Pope Francis has a wonderful book entitled’ ‘Walking with Jesus.’ He is the companion to the reader, telling us what is important as we walk with Jesus.

The Emmaus account in Luke’s gospel is so special. I am the unnamed person accompanying Clofas, and Jesus decides to join our walk and conversation. He asks what concerns me. For them it was the death of the missing Jesus. For me it is my eyes shielded from recognizing him in others. I too plead ‘stay with us…’ He does, in His word, in the Eucharist, in my companions in faith. He never leaves. May I recognize Him in the breaking of the bread and others.

Our Monthly News Letter is Back! If you did not receive our monthly email newsletter last month, but you would like to start receiving them, please visit our website at www.churchofepiphany.org, click the picture to the right that says "Join Our Email List" and follow the step.

SPIRITUAL BOUQUET REQUESTS

For Friday, May 5, 2017 at 9:00 am James Famularo Richard Santangelo John McMahon Lil Cifrodella Lou Ellen Renda Louis Buono Gina & Joseph Taibi & Family Mary Demarco Poor Souls in Purgatory Stella Cifrodella

Living Kathy McMichael

Marianna Pontiero Betty Ruiz

Arlene Ricciardi

Super 50/50

The Super 50/50, which is drawn on the final day of the Feast of the Assumption, paid $5912.50 last year and was split among 3 winners. This year’s prize, which will hopefully be even higher, will be paid in its entirety to only one winner. Might that winner be YOU? You should have received your tickets and family sponsorship form in the mail and we hope you will choose to participate. If there are any questions, please call the parish office.

This years super 50/50 is currently up to $1655, $827.50 to the winner! Could that lucky person be you?

Raise the Roof!

We are $14,500 short of our goal. If 581 family members gave $25 each we would be at our goal. Thank you to all of those who have made donations to our Raise the Roof Fund. As of 4/25 we have raised $55,836.50. If you would still like to make a donation for our roof, Raise the Roof donation forms can be found in the Commons Area as well as a collection basket.

Magi Trip to Mary Poppins June 24th ~ show time 1:30PM

Join us for a fantastical afternoon at the Paper Mill Playhouse to see Mary Poppins. Bus leaves Epiphany at 11:45AM for a 1:30 show then off to the Short Hills Mall for lunch. Tickets are $88 pp including bus & show. Reserve now, last day to reserve your seat is May 17th. Flyers can be found in the Commons Area.

Calling All People of Epiphany!

Reminder, we will gather as a community the second Wednesday of each month. As you know, the Church of Epiphany has been put to the test and now it’s up to the people of the parish to respond. If our theme is “Epiphany is people” then now is the time to fulfill it. Our gathering is one hour of prayer which is not too much of a sacrifice. So, I hope to see all of you on May 10th at 7:00PM. God Bless You. If you have any questions call Deacon Lou Commisso at 732-840-5357.

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Save the Date! April 29th & 30th

Epiphany Knights of Columbus Membership Drive May 7th 11:15AM following the 10:00 Mass. The Church

of Epiphany will be crowning the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a beautiful Catholic tradition and a way for us to honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. All are invited.

May 24th from 5PM – 9PM Parish Family Social at Houlihan’s A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit Church of Epiphany. Sign up sheets and flyer in our Commons area. June 8th 12:00AM - 3:00PM MAGI Spring Luncheon –

Garden Tea Party! $12pp Includes sandwiches, salads, cakes, cookies & coffee/tea If you like, put on these hats and white

gloves and gentleman, shine your shoes. Flyers in Commons area. June 11th from 11:15AM – 12:45PM in the APR Welcome Committee – Come & meet our newest Parishioners and greet them with a warm Epiphany welcome to our Parish Family. June 24, 2017 – Show time 1:30 MAGI Day trip to the Paper Mill Playhouse to see Mary Poppins. Look for the flyer in our commons area. All ages are welcome to join us. Closing date is May 17th!

July 24 – 28 / 9:30AM – 12:30PM VBS – A Summer Camp – Ages 5-11 Maker Fun Factory Registration has begun!

Epiphany’s Welcome Committee This Committee will welcome new parishioners to our parish family, share information about our ministries, and of course offer a little something light to eat. If you’re someone who likes to welcome and embrace new people, please contact the parish office at 732-458-0220 or email carol@churchofepiphany.org

Bethany Bereavement

The meeting next month will take place on May 11th in the Parish Office at 7:00PM. The discussion will be lead by Fr. Jim Redstone. Be with us as we journey through our losses and work towards acceptance, especially when it comes to significant dates without the physical presence of our loved ones. All are welcome.

The Daniel Plan WHAT IS THE DANIEL PLAN? The Daniel Plan is a groundbreaking healthy lifestyle program founded on biblical principles and focuses on The Essentials: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends. The program offers an innovative approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle where people get better together by optimizing their health in each of these life areas. Each essential supports and influences the others, offering a practical step-by-step approach for anyone to follow.

The essentials of Faith and Friends are what we call the “secret sauce” that makes The Daniel Plan so effective. The program benefits are accelerated when done in a supportive community of friends because God designed us to thrive in relationships. We have learned that the process of getting healthy and staying healthy relies on the support and encouragement of friends. With the support of God and your group, you have far more than willpower helping you to make positive changes so you can be consistent and sustain your new healthy lifestyle.

The overarching message of The Daniel Plan is about abundance, not deprivation, and this is why the plan is both transformational and sustainable. The Daniel Plan teaches a step-by-step approach and offers simple ways to incorporate healthy choices into your current lifestyle. Throughout the program you are encouraged to rely on God’s power, and the application of dependable biblical principles.

If you wanted to come and missed the opportunity or would like to come again, classes are starting over from the beginning but will be a little different to keep it interesting for those who would like to join us again. The classes will run through May 22nd. Wednesdays 1-3PM in the APR & Mondays 7:15-9PM in the APR. All are welcome to join at anytime!

Before you “Re-Gift”

Before you “regift” that unwanted gift, please consider donating it for the Epiphany Parish upcoming Gift Auction fundraiser. That unwanted Nutcracker or 100th bottle of lotion is just the type of stuff that we are looking for! You can bring any gifts you have to the Religious Education Office. We are also in need of any baskets you may have received and would like to donate. Please remember all gift must be NEW with tags.

Garden Committee

If you have a little time, can fix a fence, remove brush…We need you! Spring has sprung and now is the time to spruce up our parish grounds. We’re seeking parishioners to help enhance our parking lot by removing the brush, fixing the fence and planting flowers and shrubs. Whether you have a green thumb or not, we invite you to bring your gardening and pruning tools to help with this effort. If you have an hour or two, or several days to lend with one of these projects, please call the parish office at 732-458-0220 or email carol@churchofepiphany.org. Thank you.

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Are you a Business Owner? Consider Advertising in the Parish Bulletin

Here’s another way to boost your business while supporting your parish.

Every weekend, Epiphany distributes 500 bulletins which are placed in the hands of every person attending the Masses. It is a “must read” for parishioners who wish to stay current with the activities and programs at our parish.

The majority of readers are local residents with families that have a strong commitment to the local area and tend to support businesses that support their faith community.

Based on this circulation, your message is presented thousands of times over a 52-week period.

If interested, please contact Carol at 732-458-0220 or email Carol@churchofepiphany.org

Formed.org

Our Parish has subscribed to FORMED.org, an online platform of the Catholic Faith, which can be accessed anytime, anywhere!

Use it on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. You can access books, movies, and other material for Adult Faith Formation, Marriage Preparation and Enrichment, Scripture Study, RCIA, Sacrament Preparation, Small Group studies, Teen Discipleship, and much more!

Here’s how easy it is: Go to our website, click the FORMED.org link, create a personal account, using your email. The Parish Code field is already populated with our Parish code QCFWHW.

Start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place!

Your children will love the new content we have for them on FORMED — programs, ebooks, movies, and talks that will entertain, engage, and inspire them with the beauty and wonder of their faith.

John Kearns Scholarship Knights of Columbus Epiphany Council 8160

John Kearns was a man who dedicated his life to assisting others, always willing to share his time & perform charitable works. In recognition of this extraordinary life, the Knights will award two $500 scholarships, one to a current 8th grader who will attend a Catholic High School and the other to a current High School senior going to any college. Current Epiphany parishioner’s immediate family and grandchildren are eligible. For more information please see handout on table in commons area. Forms must be turned in by 5/7.

Epiphany Blood Drive May 22nd from 2PM – 7:00PM

Your blood is needed to save lives Sign up now online at redcrossblood.org or in the Commons Area on the table. Any questions call Barbara Andersen at 732-616-1107.

Interfaith Hospitality

Thank you to all of you who participated with our April host week. We provided a temporary home for four families with five little girls! It ran smoothly thanks to all of you! Our guests expressed their gratitude for the food, shelter and hospitality that YOU provided. A special thank you to Judy Henry, Kathy Chu and Fr. Mike for the donations of goodies to provide an Easter egg hunt, egg decorating and Easter baskets for the children. You may have noticed that we no longer have the trailer in our parking lot during our host week. That is because we no longer need the cots that were transported in the trailer since we have the wonderful air mattresses that were donated last year. Thanks to volunteer Walter Rushalski, who was the sole tranporter of the trailer to the next congregation for the last couple of years. And thank you also to all those who transported it before him. 2017 Host Week Dates Remaining July 9 - July 16 September 10 - September 17 November 26 - December 3 If you would like to learn about volunteering, and being a part of our wonderful Church of Epiphany, Interfaith Hospitality Network Ministry, please contact Maureen.

Reminder -The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary of providing shelter and supportive services to homeless children and their families on Saturday May 6, 2017 at noon at the Toms River Country Club. Please join us as the IHNOC honors their volunteer host coordinators and inducts Patty Cash, Kevin Downing, and Rita Kearney into the IHNOC Legacy Society. Tickets are $40.00 each and includes lunch. Please send check to IHNOC 20th Anniversary, 407 Lexington Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 and include a list of guests names or call the office (732-736-1550) to make a reservation. Space is limited. Hoping to see you there!

Mother’s Memorial Mass A special Mass will be celebrated for Mothers and their families who have suffered the loss of a child of any age (before birth, infancy, childhood, or adult children) on Tuesday, May 16th at 7:00PM at St. Dominic’s church in Brick. Come to honor & remember these children through a special celebration of the Eucharist. The names of all children being honored and remembered will be read during this special Mass. A gathering with refreshments will follow. NO RSVP necessary…All are welcome! This is sponsored by the Elizabeth Ministries of St. Denis & St. Dominic Churches. Any Questions please call Rachel Hendricks 732-223-1658.

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