Make It So...

Supreme Pontiff
Benedict XVI
On Integral Human Development in Charity and Truth
Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate to the Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Men and women Religious, the Lay Faithful and all People of Good Will.

Pope Benedict XVI Announces Year for Priests
June 19- the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, also marks the start of the Year for Priests, a year-long celebration called for by Pope Benedict XVI.

The Year for Priests is timed with the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests worldwide.

In the Parish

Special Collection
Haiti Relief Collection this weekend of January 16-17.
The first collection will be
for the relief.

Prayer of God's People: The Parishioners of Blessed John XXIII Church

Read and Share your knowledge on Our Parish History

Parish Registration
We encourage everyone who has received a parish re-registration form to send it back as soon as possible. Some of you may have filled this form within the last 3 years. If you have, then we don’t need them again. If you are not sure if you did so, please call the office.
We are trying to bring all records up to date. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. If there are adult children (age 18 & over, as well as any other adults), we ask that they register
themselves separately.

 

In Other News

Diocese launches major initiative to educate laity in parish ministry

Year of Saint Paul Proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI

Monthly Prayer Calendar for the Priest of the Camden Diocese

Saint of the Day

Free podcasts of the daily NAB Readings

Latest in Vatican News
Year of St. Paul and a Decree according to which special Indulgences on the occasion of the 2000th anniversary of the birth of St Paul the Apostle
and In Memory of Pope John Paul II on the annivesary of his death

 

 

Current News

SNOW STORM- FEBRUARY 6-7
4:30PM MASS
As of 1:00PM this afternoon, St. Lucy's parking lot has NOT been plowed and
the front steps have not been shoveled. The wind and more snow is not helping.

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St. Lucy's Parking Lot has not been plowed as of 7:00AM
this morning.

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Status on 10:30 MASS:(as of 9:15AM this morning)
Sacred Heart's Parking Lot is not plowed. The parking lot is blocked from the
township plowing Route 73. If it was to be cleared for Mass, I would need to be plowed out from the rectory.

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Earthquake in Haiti - Special Collection this weekend, January 15-16
For the people of Haiti who have been devastated by the tragic situation caused by the earthquake. Let us reach out to them, our brothers and sisters in Christ, in their time of suffering, and ask God to comfort them, giving them hope and courage in facing the difficult days ahead. We pray to the Lord.

For the Haitian priests serving in the Diocese of Camden, that they, and their families in Haiti, will find solace in the merciful heart of Jesus, We pray to the Lord.
Bishop's Letter to his people.

 

Core Team Meeting Update #9
In the rear of the church you will see a copy of the map for the proposed boundary of our new parish, Christ the Redeemer.  In the coming weeks the Core Team will publish a newsletter recapping the work completed to date on the merger process. 
Information is also available on our website www.3parishes1family.weebly.com.

 

 

 

Pastoral Planning

For up-to date news about the merging of parishes, be sure to visit the Pastoral Section. Also, check on the Core Team News

  • Priest Conveners and Core Teams Commissioning Ceremony
  • Core Team members to be selected
  • Priest Convener and Assignments Announced by Bishop Galante
  • Priest Personnel board weighs assignments for merged parishes
  • The Process of Grief and Loss
  • Who, What, When, Where and Why
  • Coping with Change and Transition
  • Updated Timeline
  • Full Article in Star Herald
  • Nearly a third of diocesan priests to reach retirement age by 2015

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    Core Team News

    We Have A New Name for the Merging of our Parishes
    The selection process of the newly merged parish name was accomplished after several months of voting --Christ the Redeemer Parish

    A new web site has been launched to keep parishioners informed about the merger process. Please visit the site three parishes one family .


    Core Team News

    Meeting #9
    The map for the proposed boundary of our new parish, Christ the Redeemer.

    Meeting #8
    Bishop Galante notified Fr. Piotr that the name of our new parish is Christ the Redeemer and our new Feast Day is September 14

    Meeting #7
    The 7th Core Team Meeting focused on establishing the purpose and guidelines for the meetings taking place between the ministries of each parish. The ministries should plan on 6 masses per weekend for the new parish

     

     

    Upcoming Events

    We would like to give you a "heads-up" as to what will be coming in the near future. We hope you will find this helpful in planning your schedules.
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    Reminders...

    Please remember to check this page weekly. We have several items we would like you to remember

    We Welcome
    New Parishioners
    New Members through Baptism

    We Remember
    Our Faithful Departed
    Prayers For Our Military

    Candle Memorials
    We remind you of the opportunity to purchase a candle in memory of a loved one (living or deceased), or special intention. The candles normally burn for seven days. There will be a new intention each week, provided we have a request.
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