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DAILY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 4, 2015 – Holy Saturday
*No Morning Mass
8:00PM All Parishioners Living & Deceased
Sunday, April 5, 2015 – Easter Sunday
8:00AM All Parishioners Living & Deceased
10:00AM All Parishioners Living & Deceased
12:00N All Parishioners Living & Deceased
Monday, April 6, 2015
9:00AM Ray Pizzi by Gladys
Gray Book
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
9:00AM John & Margie Iannini by Jerry &
Diane Ponsiglione
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
9:00AM Helen Hingston by Ellen & Lou Iorio
Thursday, April 9, 2015
9:00AM Mary Gunsiorowski by Peg Weber
Friday, April 10, 2015
9:00AM Mary & James Pizzi by Gladys
Saturday, April 11, 2015
9:00AM Gianna Romero by Richard & Dot Westpy
5:00PM Mary Frances Willhide by Jeanne Cleary
Sunday, April 12, 2015
8:00AM People of the Parish
10:00AM Carlos Quintana by Daughter: Silvia
12:00N Gina & Joseph Taibi & Family by Marina
Sunday Scripture
Here are next Sunday‛s Scripture readings
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Monday, April 6, 2015
Easter Monday – Office Closed
8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.)
3:00PM Divine Mercy Novena - WA
Tuesday,
3:00PM
7:30PM
7:30PM
April 7, 2015
Divine Mercy Novena - WA
Contemporary Group - WA
Joy Prayer Group – PH#1
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass – APR
4:00PM CONFIRMATION - WA
7:00PM Separated, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2
8:00PM K of C Business Meeting – PH#3
Thursday,
9:00AM
11:00AM
3:00PM
6:30PM
April 9, 2015
Helping Hands PO#1 Kit
Stokes Steppers – PH#1
Divine Mercy Novena – WA
Jr. H.S. Youth Group - APR
Friday, April 10, 2015
3:00PM Divine Mercy Novena - APR
8:00PM AA – APR
Saturday, April 11, 2015
9:30AM Emmaus Men‛s Group - APR
3:00PM Divine Mercy Novena – WA
Sunday,
12:00PM
1:15PM
2:00PM
3:00PM
4:00PM
April 12, 2015
K of C State Spelling Bee – PH#1
Baptism – WA
Adoration
Divine Mercy Mass – WA
Divine Mercy Hospitality - APR
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35
Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Divine Mercy
Sunday
April 12th – Adoration with
Benediction. Reciting of Divine
Mercy Prayers at 2:00PM in
Worship Area followed by Divine
Mercy Mass at 3:00PM. Light
refreshments to follow in the APR.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
FRANK FURMAN SR., WILLIAM SANTELIZ,
HANK STEINBACH, ANN WHITE, MARY STASIO,
JOE MIGNONE, BARBARA GLENN, VICKI COPE,
GLORIA MARTINEZ, GREG REISSNER, ROSALEEN
SCHWAHN, HERBERT SOUTHARD, KRISTIAN HUBBARD,
BETTY RUIZ, SALVATORE GALANTI, RICH HAVENS,
JILLIAN, AGNES SKROBACZ, ANN WHITE, BRYCE
CARPENTER, FRAN RACZYNSKI, BISHOP O’CONNELL,
MARGE NOCERA, CHRISTINA STEVENSON, JAMES
PALMISANO, ANNE MADDEN, LINDA SALVAGGIO,
DEBBIE SCHULTZ, DOROTHY BORELLI, CHER VARZAS,
JOHN LIBERTORE, BERNIE BARNA, RITA MCKEON,
KEITH WESTPY, JAY DePOTO
“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.
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 5, 2015
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for the
Messina family by Mary Kellenberger;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in
memory of Julia DeGiacono by Diane Steensen;
The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is
in memory of Raymond Taibi & Taibi Family by Marina;
The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is in memory of
Deacon Joe McCormack by Family;
Please pray for the repose of the souls of the
deceased spouses, relatives, friends and benefactors
of the parish and for the comfort and consolation of
their families, including BILL ZACK,
REMEDIOS ASTRAGUILLO
St. Vincent de Paul
An Easter Prayer
Lord, Jesus, your resurrection brought forgiveness to the
disciples, - fill us with your peace!
For the grace to labor in your name, - fill us with your
strength!
Congratulations to Jayden Figueroa, Mary
Jacob, Sarah Jacob, Jahna Winberly, on
receiving the sacrament of First Holy
Communion.
Congratulations to Kevin James,
Christopher James & Timothy James
on receiving the sacrament of
Confirmation.
For the grace to forgive and to be forgiven, - fill us with
your compassion!
For the grace to bring your peace to others, - fill us with
your trust!
For the grace to be witnesses to your resurrection, - fill
us with your joy!
Amen
And
Congratulations to our RCIA candidate Jonnell
Brundage.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER
4/05/2015
***Our Current Budget***
This year we need $9963.00 weekly to fund our
budget. Our collection this week was $7,915.00
which is short by $2,048.00!
PATHMARK COMMUNITY REWARDS –
Have you heard the news?
December is Pathmark Community Rewards Sign up
Month for The Church of Epiphany
Introducing the New Pathmark Community Rewards Card!
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***Our Annual Appeal – 2015 Our Goal is $48,000***
As of 3/25 we have received pledges totaling
$23,187.00. This is from 120 of our parishioners
and represents 48.3%. We are off to a good start
toward our goal.
Christmas Club for Christ envelopes are available for
2015.
Please participate in this as the 2014
program was very beneficial to our Parish. You may
pick up your box of envelopes in my office.
Thank you! Jim
Visit (www.churchofepiphany.org) for Online Giving
Link. WELCOME TO ONLINE GIVING FOR “THE
CHURCH OF EPIPHANY” We are grateful for your
support of our Church. Online giving allows you to make
contributions to our Church without writing checks or
worrying about cash donations. This site lets you set up
automatic contributions and change the timing or amount
of your gift at anytime. You may also make one time
donations to special causes.
Please click on “Create
New Account” and complete your initial one time account
registration. Thank you. “Epiphany is People”
We are a tax-exempt non-profit Organization and
gratefully accept donations from last will and
testament‛s and/or stock to assist in carrying out our
mission. For more information, please contact Michele
at Wells Fargo Advisors (800-533-6163)
May God Bless you for your generosity.
“COMMEMORATIVE BRICK CAMPAIGN”
Consider purchasing an Epiphany Commemorative Brick
for any upcoming Graduation, Wedding or other special
family celebration, or a memorable acknowledgement for
your loved one. The cost is $150 for a 4x8 inch brick
and $200 for an 8x8 inch brick. There are plenty of
spaces left. Please consider purchasing one. Thank
you.
“The Tree of Life” Look at the tree in our Worship
area. This is another way to perpetuate the memory
of a loved one, or to memorialize someone. The
engraved leaf costs $500 and a stone in $2500.
Both of these can be paid in installments with
monthly payments.
Important Details & Highlights:
On or about October 24 >>> Everyone who provided
a mailing address when they registered their old
Pathmark card(s) will receive their NEW PreRegistered Community Card in the mail. These
Pre-Registered cards are already linked to our
group and ready to use.
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October 31 >>> Community Cards will be available
store-wide. Supporters who do not receive a card
by mail can simply pick up their New Community
Rewards Card at any Pathmark Customer Service
desk.
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No Phone Option >>> Supporters MUST USE
THEIR “ACTUAL CARD. Participation will be
extended to A&P and other food stores in the
future!
Now when you use your Pathmark Club Card, you‛ll
continue to receive your current rewards…AND you
can also earn 1% for the Church of Epiphany.
TD BANK: AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
TD us Bank will make an annual contribution to our church,
based on the average balance of your accounts:
Checking
Savings
Money Market
Certificate of Deposits
Retirement
All information regarding accounts included in the program
is kept strictly confidential.
SIGN UP TODAY
It‛s simple. Your TD Bank representative can register you.
Tell them you want to register with the Church of
Epiphany‛s Affinity program. This is another program that
you can utilize to help our Parish. There is no cost to you,
but we can receive additional support without any extra
expense. You must tell the TD Bank teller that you want
your ACCOUNTS LINKED TO THE EPIPHANY
AFFINITY PROGRAM. THANK YOU!!
“FOR HEAVEN SAKE” 732-449-7253
FOR HEAVEN SAKE is a religious gift shop located at 608
Brighton Ave., in Spring Lake Heights. When a parishioner
that makes a purchase in their store and designates “the
Church of Epiphany”, we will receive a $1 donation from
their store. Please visit their store when you want to
purchase a religious gift. Thank you.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Each of our Religious Education Students are required to
attend 3 class masses with a parent throughout the year in
addition to attending weekly Sunday Mass as well as Holy
Days of Obligation. Prayer cards will be issued only on the
days that you are scheduled to attend a class mass . After
each mass there will be someone in the Commons Area or in
the Parish Office that will distribute the prayer card.
Please bring the prayer card to your teacher on Tuesday so
that your attendance will be confirmed. If your child is
unable to attend the scheduled class mass time and you
need to attend a different mass that weekend, please email
Kim Lorentzen at kim@epiphanychurchofbrick.org so that
accommodations can be made. Thank you.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPCOMING DATES:
Summer Religious Education for Grades 3rd-6th
Registration is open for our new summer session
which will begin on June 29, 2015 through July 9,
2015 form 8:45AM to 12:30PM. Due to class size
limitations of 15 students per grade, registration is
filling up quickly. Please contact Education Office for
details.
Fall Religious Education registration has begun.
Please register by May 15, 2015 in order to receive
your reduced tuition rate. Please contact the
Religious Education Office for details.
Middle School Youth Group:
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR
High School Youth Group:
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month,
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR
Vacation Bible School
Save the date for Vacation Bible School. July 20
- 24, 2015. Our theme this year is Everest and
we will embark on an icy expedition where kids
overcome obstacles with God's awesome power.
Knights of Columber Epiphany Council 8160
John Kearns Scholarship
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.
Gift Auction Volunteer
Meeting
On April 9th at 7:30PM there
will be a meeting in the parish
hall Knights of Columbus room
downstairs – we are in a great need for Volunteers the
evening of the auction May 2nd. We also need Volunteers
the week before preparing the gifts. Please try to
attend. Refreshments will be served! Any questions
please call Barbara 732-616-1107 or Mary 732-8409648. Thank you, the Gift Auction Committee!
Gift Auction
The Church of Epiphany and Knights of Columbus Council
8160 will be having their Spring Gift Auction. For tickets
please call Joe Mignone at 732-458-8905.
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Place: V.F.W. on Adamston Rd., Brick
Time: Doors open at 5:00PM
Cost: $9.00 per person
Please come out for a fun night out and a chance to win
some great prizes!
Helping Hands Ministry
Helping Hands Ministry would like to thank all of our
parishioners for keeping our food bin filled with your
donations. And also to everyone who has donated meat,
eggs & cheese. We are able to give more food to our
families in need because of you. There are more and more
people coming to us every month. They are in desperate
need of food. You always come through for us. Thank you
again.
LAY CARMELITES - What is a Carmelite Spirituality?
For more information, please contact Lydia at
732-279-9939.
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Gospel: John 20:1-9
When Mary Magdalene discovered Jesus‛
tomb was open, she told Simon Peter and
another disciple. They ran to the tomb and
Peter went inside. He found the burial
wrappings on the ground, with the head
covering separate from the rest. The other
disciple came in and they believed what they
saw, although until then they had not
understood the Scripture‛s message of
Jesus‛ resurrection.
“Very early when the sun had risen, on the
first day of the week, they came to the
tomb. They were saying to one another,
‘Who will roll back the stone for us from the
entrance of the tomb?‛ When they looked
up, they saw that the stone had been rolled
back; it was very large….He said to them, ‘Do
not be afraid! You seek Jesus of Nazareth,
the crucified. He has been raised up, he is
not here. Behold the place where they laid
him. But go and tell the disciples and Peter…
There you will see him as he told you.‛”
What a wonderful discovery, an empty tomb.
How important the witness of the young
man, and the women. Imagine the
conversation as they were walking to the
tomb, grieving, feeling sad, and not ready to
meet the young man. Like the disciples on
the road to Emmaus, they walked and talked.
The Jesus who had spent his ministry with
them, is now not only deceased, but His body
is missing. They had a right to be saddened
and disappointed.
The reassuring word of the young man still
left them wondering. The message of Easter
joy would gradually replace doubt, fear,
bewilderment. That word is meant for us.
We roll back the stone which blinds us to
the person of Jesus. The deep joy which the
Easter mystery generates is to raise us up.
The full meaning of the Easter mystery is
sometimes slow to move our hearts, yet it is
the center of our faith, Jesus died to save
us and lives to accompany us each and every
day. Our faith tells us to go and tell others
of the great victory Christ has won for us
today. Others are seeking Jesus and we are
the bearers of His good news.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Presented at St. Joseph‛s Church 685 Hooper Ave., Toms
River, NJ. Life in the Spirit Seminar is an invitation to
make or renew a deep and profound personal relationship
with our Lord Jesus Christ by opening ourselves to the
power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our Lives. A
presence which is life changing and life giving. And a
presence which alone has the power to bring us real and
lasting joy!
Do you thirst for more? Desire to go deeper in your
relationship with Christ? Then why not make 2015 a year
of great and wonderful changes in your life. Curious? Then
come and see… 7-9PM with refreshments to follow. Each
meeting includes talks, personal testimonies, small group
sharing, prayer and fellowship. Questions? Call Deacon
Gerry Luongo 732-473-9727
April 15: Introduction/Sign-ups
April 22nd: God‛s Love
April 29th: Salvation
May 6: New Life
May 13: Receiving God‛s Gift
May 20th: Baptism in the Spirit
May 27th: Growth
June 3rd: Transformation
A Retreat for the Seriously Ill
GENNESARET, a retreat designed to provide a spiritual
and temporal oasis for men and women suffering with a
serious illness, will be held the weekend of May 1,2,3 at the
Archdiocesan Retreat Center, located in Kearney NJ. The
retreat will begin Friday at 1:30PM and end with a closing
Prayer Service Sunday at 1:30PM. There is no cost to you
for the retreat. For further information contact: Hilare
Reinold 732-566-7237, Peggy Walsh 908-654-5575, Maire
Merritt 732-670-5980, Linda Capobianco
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