SACRED HEART PARISH LA PARROQUIA DEL SAGRADO CORAZON GIAO X U THANH TAM a people called to be a Christian community and to stand on the side of PAROISTE AN CHROI NAOFA life with all the struggling people of Camden and the world. Gathering 1739 Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ 08104 around God’s table every Sunday, we celebrate that Christ is Risen and FEBRUARY 8, 2015 ultimately all is well.

FIFTH S UNDAY OF FEBRUARY IS B LACK H ISTORY M ONTH Masses for the Week ORDINARY T IME In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, this year we will honor the legends of Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Daily Mass: 8:15 AM in the rectory chapel.

The Friendship Nine was a group of African Feb. 9th for Helen Burton American men who went to jail after staging a sit- in at a segregated McCrory’s Lunch Counter in Feb. 10th Scholastica for Gene Luyster Rock Hill, South Carolina in 1961. The group gained nationwide attention because they followed Feb. 11th Our Lady of Lourdes an untried strategy called "Jail, No Bail", which for Margaret Christensen

lessened the huge financial burden civil rights Feb. 12th for Marie/Dominic DiBartolomeo groups were facing as the sit-in movement spread across the South. They became known as the Feb. 13th for Anna M. Perletta

Friendship Nine because eight of the nine men Feb. 14th Cyril & Methodius were students at Rock Hill's Friendship Junior for Larry DiPaul College. They are sometimes referred to as the Rock Hill Nine. The first sit-in happened in Febru- Mass in Lourdes Chapel Saturday, 4 PM; Sunday, ary 1960 when four black students from North Noon for people on the east side of the parish who We continue in this ordinary Carolina Agriculture & Technical College sat cannot get to Sacred Heart. time (only two weeks this year) down at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. The movement WE P RAY F OR OUR S ICK before Lent begins. The “great that they may be healed and comforted. This hinge of the year,” Candlemas, spread across the South, reaching Rock Hill on Feb. 12, when about 100 black students staged sit- week, we especially remember: Justin Laurenzi, has turned; with hopeful hearts Jack Shannon, William Greenan, Kathleen Pierce, we look to the coming of spring. ins at various downtown lunch counters. Over the next year, several sit-ins were held in the city. On Doris Cunningham, Laura Lipetz, Othmar Carli, The days are longer, brighter, Betzaida Ortiz, Josephine Sliwowski, Michael and we are making our way. Jan. 31, 1961, students from Friendship Junior College and others picketed McCrory's on Main Dixon, Olga Ianelli, Joe Hess, Harry Watson, Robert Dixon, Doris Gaus, Kathy Hainsworth, Come, let us worship God. Let Street in Rock Hill to protest the segregated lunch Tito Miranda, Carey Thomas, Sara Wisely, us bow down in the presence counters at the business. They walked in, took Michael Sheridan, Marianne Emanuele, Clare of our maker, our God. seats at the counter and ordered hamburgers, soft Dunn, Pat Bennett, Anna Whitman, Tony Virgilio, (Psalm 94: 6-7) drinks and coffee. The students were refused ser- Today’s Entrance Antiphon vice and ordered to leave. When they didn't, they Jim Muller, Mary Nevins, Jim Hally, John Koonz, were arrested. The next day, 10 were convicted of and Brenda Lawrence. In the Gospel, trespassing and breach of the peace and sentenced WE P RAY FOR THE D EAD Simon says to to serve 30 days in jail or to pay a $100 fine. One especially those we knew, were privileged to love, J e s u s , man paid a fine, but the remaining nine — eight of and whose lives touched ours. This month we “Everyone is whom were Friendship students —chose to take remember those who died and were buried from looking for the sentence of 30 days hard labor at the York our church during the month of February: Katie you.” Jesus is County Prison Farm. Their choosing jail over a Cofsky, Leon Komar, Alice Marie Reynolds, having great fine or bail marked a first in the civil rights move- William Bell, Lillian Egan, Ted Knecht, Philip success healing ment and sparked the "jail, no bail" strategy that Hitchner, Jackie Turlington, Betty Donnelly, Hai many people came to be emulated in other places. A growing Nguyen, Kevin O‘Donnell, Sophie Domenices, and driving out demons. All number of people participated in the sit-ins and Anne MacDonald, Jimmy Paglione, Catherine who encounter him adore him. marches that continued in Rock Hill through the Larkin Ruck, Florence Yarnell, Bonnie Sanders, People are paying great atten- spring and into the summer. Since these protestors Barbara Reed, Concetta Matteo, Sal Ricci, Jose- tion to him - “the whole town chose prison instead of bail, they were sent to a phine Regan, Mary Volpe, Robert Morgan, was gathered” at the door of work camp, where twice they refused to work, Marianne Conroy Grandowicz, John Grabowski, Simon and Andrew’s house. were put on bread and water as punishment. Tom White, Carmen Lo Monico, Gene Luyster, Nonetheless, Jesus moves on to In 2007 the city of Rock Hill unveiled an his- Jeanette DiCarlantonio, Guillerma Alicea Quiles. other villages. His ministry is toric marker honoring the Friendship Nine at a WE R EMEMBER O UR P ARISHIONERS WHO D IED not about drawing attention to reception honoring the men. At that time, eight and were buried from this holy Church since himself, but about preaching of the Friendship Nine were living: Robert March: Eve Belefanti, Cosimo DeLeo, Arie Love the Good News of salvation. McCullough (died on August 7, 2006), John Burton , Jimmy O’Donnell, Isabella Giambrone, Yet, his ministry is about him- Gaines, Thomas Gaither (at the time, he was a Michael Verrecchia, Betty Rodriguez, Carlo Vet- self, for He is the Good News. field secretary with the Congress of Racial Equal- erano, and Theresa Raufer. Living Liturgy, ity and was the only one of the nine who was not a 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Friendship student); Clarence Graham, W.T. CARNEVALE 2015 IS C OMING ! BAPTISMAL A NNIVERSARIES “Dub” Massey (is now a substitute teacher in the next Sunday, February 15th The this week! We pray for: An- Rock Hill area), Willie McCleod, James Wells, last Sunday before Lent. We say thony Damato baptized on Feb- David Williamson, Jr ., and Mack Workman. goodbye to meat and dance in the ruary 11th at Epiphany Church, In 2015, Judge Mark Hayes of Rock hill over- face of death. Even though winter’s Philadelphia, PA; Zachary turned the convictions of the nine, stating: "We hold is strong, we trust that new life Egan baptized on February 11th cannot rewrite history, but we can right history." will break out upon the earth...as we trust that each at Corpus Christi Church, Wil- At the same occasion, Prosecutor Kevin Brackett one of us, though faced with death, will break out lingboro, NJ; Moira Connell apologized to the eight men still living, who were into glorious life. Things are not what they seem! baptized on February 13th at St. in court. The men were represented at the hearing They are far, far, better! Don’t forget, Barnabas, Philadelphia, PA. by Ernest A. Finney, Jr ., the same lawyer who PANCAKES by George!

had defended them originally, who subsequently Monday to Friday, at went on to become the first African-American VALENTINE ’S D AY B IRTHDAYS …. 7:40 AM at the Thea Chief Justice of the South Caroline Supreme Court we know of four : Pat Kelly, Joe Volpe, Bowman House, 418 since Reconstruction. Mary Lawrence, and Lesly D’Ambola! Jasper Street, across God bless them and their sweet mothers! from the Sacred Heart driveway. Pray for Peace...People Everywhere! Also, to Theresa Boyce on a BIG Birthday yester- day! Happy Birthday to all! 02-08-15 Sacred Heart Church

Up-Coming Events

1739 Ferry Ave. CELTIC S PRING C ONCERT 2015 Camden, NJ 08104 (856) 966-6700 TODAY, F EBRUARY 8 TH AT 3 PM FEBRUARY L ITURGY C OMMITTEE M EETING with Gerry Timlin, Tom Kane and Monday, February 9th at 7 PM in the Rectory Fax: (856) 756-0102 E-mail: Friends, Haley Richardson, (No. 1 in the Chapel. All coordinators of Ministries and Spe- [email protected] World!), and Irish Step Dancers. Of cial Liturgies are expected to attend. All parish- Website: ioners are invited to attend. SacredHeartCamden.org course, good soda bread! Enjoy a great

afternoon of music, singing and dancing Priests: Michael Doyle, Pastor 2015 P EACE G ATHERING AT S ACRED H EART Dennis Bajkowski to Benefit The Heart of Camden Housing Saturday, February 14th from 9 AM to 3:15 Music Director: Barbara Dever Program. Free to get in! Expensive to get PM entitled “The Silent Coup: The Overreach Editor of Bulletin : Susan Cedrone out. Donations expected! of Government and the Cause of Peace.” Regis- Sacred Heart School RAFFLE T ICKETS FOR A T RIP TO I RELAND tration/Welcome 8:15 to 8:45 AM. Free Admis- Janet Williams, Principal for two! (Or someplace of equal impor- sion. Lunch Provided. Ray McGovern , Bonnie/ (856) 963-1341 tance!) We sell only 200 tickets at $25 a John Raines are the keynote speakers. Register E-mail : [email protected] chance. Tickets are ALL SOLD ! Thanks by emailing Linda Hayes at [email protected] [email protected] www.SacredHeartSchoolCamden.org be to God! Drawing will be made at the or at (609) 792-1094. Supporters and Co- Concert TODAY! Sponsors for this event include Brandywine The Heart of Camden Lisa Kiernan, Executive Director Peace Community, Catholic Peace Fellowship, (856) 966-1212 Coalition for Peace Action, and Pax Christi NJ. www.heartofcamden.org BROTHER M ICKEY ’S N EW B OOK DINNER AT J OE ’S P LACE Clothes from the Heart Dear young people….Inspiration from Pope Saturday, February 14th at 4 PM coordinated 1811 Broadway Francis for Everyone is now available! You can by Edna LoMonico, Jackie/Dave Partridge . (856) 541-7288 order them at wlpmusic.com or embraceby- Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM Please call them at (856) 848-4852. god.org. Brother Mickey’s colorful and whimsical art along with Pope Francis’ vision for making the FEBRUARY 18 TH IS A SH W EDNESDAY ! DINNERS AT J OE ’S P LACE Kingdom of God real in our world. Cost: $20. Ashes from 7 AM to 6 PM . 8:15 Mass in the yesterday thanks to Tom Pier- Books are available from Susan Cedrone after Church. Evening Service at 7:30 PM with ashes. son/MJD Field House Team both Masses today! See Gail Gooney if you can be a greeter for one and all their helpers! It is holy of the hours or call her at (856) 429-3129. work to feed the poor especially THE D IOCESE OF C AMDEN Lenten Series begins at the 7:30 Service. Our on Broadway! You can do it Food Drive 2015 : faithFULL is scheduled for theme this year is “Focus on the Family.” too! Please call Ted Fox at Sunday, March 1st . Goal is to collect 100,000 (856) 424-1863 to volunteer! pounds of food! Food donations of canned: vege- FIRST F RIDAY N IGHT OF L ENT You will be mentored by an tables, vegetable juice, tomato products, spaghetti Friday, February 27th at 6 PM for Soup/Bread experienced member of the St. sauce, fruit, applesauce, fruit juice, tuna, chicken, dinner and then 7:30 PM for program Sister Vincent de Paul Society. soup, beans, chili, beef stew and peanut butter. Catherine Nerney will present her work with Don’t be afraid! Say: “Yes!” Food donations can be dropped off at any Catholic families in Rwanda, Africa to set a global tone for Church in the Diocese on March 1st. Sponsored our focus on the family. Please come! RAYER EAMS P T with Diocese of Camden Life & Justice Ministries, Feb. 8th: Pat Kelly, Kathleen/ SOUP ! W ONDERFUL S OUP ! W ILL Y OU H ELP ? Food Bank of South Jersey, Community Food Jim MacFarland, Sheila/Gene Dick- This year, there will be FIVE soup nights. We Bank of New Jersey, Catholic Charities and Soci- son, Michelle/Frank Balzano, Lynn/ ety of SVdP. Our own, Andy Zonay, will be here will need five or six soups each night. All soups Jim Cummings, Thanh Nga Huynh. on March 1st to collect our contributions and should be here by 6 PM ...enough for 25 servings. Feb. 9th: Barbara Dever, Pat/Bill bring them to the Diocese . Please remember to Naturally, meatless. Let us know the type of soup Wisely, Suzanne/Andy Musetto, bring EXTRA food on March 1st. in advance. Perhaps you would like to add to our Don Kelly, Denise Ginson . bread and drinks table. Please call Josephine/ Feb. 10th: Sue/Burt Hitchcock, BLACK H ISTORY M ONTH C ELEBRATION M ASS Michael Giacchino at (609) 387-4951. Jerry White, Mary Blackman, Col- Sunday, February 15th at 1:30 PM at St. Mi- leen Deacon, Margaret Malesich. chael, The Archangel Parish, Church of the Nativ- FEBRUARY F OOD S HARING D AY Feb. 11th: Pat Bennett, Patricia/Jay ity, 2677 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ. Saturday, February 28th from 9 AM to 12 Strausbaugh, Pat Johnston, Paula Afternoon of Jazz, Plus at 3 to 8 PM at Masso’s Noon. Most volunteers begin the day at Morning Manerchia, Kate Walsh, Marge/Bob Mass at 8:15 AM. Prayer Service with the Keogh, Dee Dowling. Crystal Manor. $40. Call Lisa Scott Coley at Feb. 12th: Pauline Davis, Marge (856) 583-6184 or email [email protected]. Neighborhood folks approximately 9:15 AM. Volunteers always needed. Please contact Susan Cofsky, Mattia family, Torres fam- ily, Margaret O’Donnell, and Doro- “G IVE P EACE A C HANCE ” C ORNER Cedrone at [email protected]. thy Augustyn. Violence breeds violence….Pure goals can SAVE THE D ATE ! Feb. 13th: Elisa Dearhouse/John never justify impure or violent action...They In celebration of Women’s History Month and Doyle, Anne Marie/Bob Dixon, Kay say the means are after all just means. I would International Women’s Day, Sunday , March 8, Caracciolo, Dorothea Rex, Kaitlyn say means are after all everything. As the means, 2015 , Brother Mickey McGrath will present Menefee, Marge O’Donnell, and so the end...if we take care of the means we are Connie Pennock. WISE and HOLY WOMEN in Art and Stories Feb. 14: Rod Herrera/Maria bound of reach the end sooner or later. at Sacred Heart Church, Camden, NJ at 2 PM . Mahatma Gandhi Mitarotondo, Rosemary/Jim Hally, Tickets are $10. Benefits The Heart’s Corps Thanh Thuy Nguyen, Gail/Ernest Peace Community of Sacred Heart’s next meet- which includes Thea Bowman House, 418 Jasper Bollin, Pat Browne, Gina Kost, and ing is on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Brigid’s and Mickey’s Studio, 420 Jasper Street. Please Florence MacDonald. House, 1719 Ferry Avenue, Camden at 10 AM. see or call Susan Cedrone at (856) 966-0301 or For more information, please call All are welcome! email [email protected]. Gail Gooney at (856) 429-3129.

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