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 JULY 28, 2013 - 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ultimately all is well.
10TH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST BREAD: LEGEND AND LORE Masses for the Week Bread is “The symbol of Friendship and Today, the Church is Hospitality.” In ancient times many cultures Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Daily Mass: 8:15 AM in the rectory chapel. beautiful with the first believed bread was a Gift from God: grains of the harvest. Russian: “Bread is the symbol of friendship.” July 29th Martha English: “Bread is the Staff of Life.” for Helen McCormick Loaves of bread are laid at Spanish: “All sorrows are less with bread.” the shrine for our Lammas July 30th Peter Chrysologus Italian: “Bread is all food, the rest is for Greg Holtz – Loaf-Mass – Festival. accompaniment.” “And in the morning you German: “Bread is the symbol of home/family.” July 31st Ignatius of Loyola French: “As good as bread.” for Jeanette Doorley shall have your fill of bread, so that you may know that I Danish: “Bread is better than the song of the birds.” Aug. 1st Alphonsus Liguori am your God.” Native Americans danced the “Bread Dance for for Katherine Whelan prosperity and good crops.” Slavic Proverb: “Without bread even a palace is Aug. 2nd Eusebius/Peter Julian for Bob McGroarty sad, but with it a Pine Tree is Paradise.” “Break Bread with Friends!” Aug. 3rd for Margaret Moore
THE SALT OF BLESSING Mass in Lourdes Chapel Saturday, 4 PM; Sunday, This morning, a group of Sacred Heart people Noon for people on the east side of the parish who gathered at the Emerald Street Garden to bless the cannot get to Sacred Heart. harvest on this Lammas Day. The gardens were sprinkled with water blessed on Easter Morning, WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK and then each person blessed a spot in the garden that they may be healed and comforted. This week, we with blessed salt. The blessing of land and water especially remember: Justin Laurenzi, Mary Lou with blessed salt goes all the way back to Hebrew Kraemer, Jack Shannon, William Greenan, Kathleen Pierce, Brian Spence, Jim O’Donnell, Doris Scriptures where, among other places, the prophet Cunningham, Mike Esola, Laura Lipetz, Othmar Carli, Elisha uses holy salt to bring life once again to the Betzaida Ortiz, Josephine Sliwowski, Jackie Aiken, One does not live on bread dead land and sea (2 Kings 2: 19-22). Russ Dinger, Michael Dunn, Michael Dixon, Gary alone, but on every word that On this Lammas Day the Center for Environ- Ambrose, Gerry Buckley, Sarah Wisely, Olga Ianelli, comes forth from the mouth mental Transformation and Sacred Heart Church Joe Hess, Peggy Murphy, Michael McShea, Ginger of God. (Matthew 4:4b) ask God's continued blessing on the fruitfulness of Walsh, Harry Watson, Rita Moyer, Maureen Brown, our gardens and work here in Camden City! Robert Dixon, Dee Dowling, Morna Moran, Colin In this gospel Jesus instills confi- Brennan, Doris Gaus, and Kathy Hainsworth. dence in his disciples that they will JULY FOOD SHARING YESTERDAY! receive from God that for which WE PRAY FOR THE DEAD they pray. He teaches them (and The miracle of the morning was that Lolly Davis especially those we knew, were privileged to love, and us) to pray for daily needs: the convinced the staff at South Jersey Healthcare whose lives touched ours. This month we remember FOOD we need to live, the forgive- across from Cooper Hospital to give her a pass those who died and were buried from our church during ness we need to grow in our rela- from rehab for her Food Sharing Ministry!!! the month of July: Alexander Kozanicki, Cyril Hughes, tionships, the protection we need to She testified to the goodness of God and God’s Stanley Jacobs, Anthony Koscianski, William Johnson, remain faithful. Because of what wonderful ability to heal her and us! She also Mary Vukich, Genevieve Gulch, Walter Deleski, we have already received (our daily prayed for Colin Brennan who is currently in the Stephen Daniluk, Anna Daniluk, Thomas Benson, Vio- needs), we are certain that God hospital from a bicycle accident. Elaine Hawkins let Storer, Dorothy Chapman, Doris Flanagan, Nichols will give even more to those who read for the first time from Psalm 93: The ocean Domenices, Peter Martin, Ann Marie Flynn, Jean Vet- ask: the Holy Spirit, a share in the erano, Joanne Marshall, Joan Knecht, Helen Soko- depth raise their voice, O God: they raise their plenitude of God’s very Life. lowski, and Wilma Shrift. Living Liturgy, voice and roar. God rules supreme in heaven, 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time greater than the roar of the ocean, more power- WE REMEMBER OUR PARISHIONERS ful than the waves of the sea. Tomasina Davis who died and were buried from this holy Church since TRANSFIGURATION FEAST prayed just like her Aunt Lolly and sang like an August 2012: Bob McGroarty, Joseph Schwing; 2013: Blessing of the fruits of angel! Many thanks to all the women, children, Darryl Kirkland and Guillerma Alicea Quiles, Tim the earth. ..come and Gooney, Mike McHugh, Claire Barstys, Dean Cuci- and volunteers for making the morning so life- notta, and Kathleen Fox. taste the sweetness of the affirming! Thanks be to God! cosmic peach on next Sunday, KATHLEEN FOX (1935 - 2013) August 4th! CAMDEN IS FRANCIS COUNTRY! Qualities acknowledged by her daughters in the We will also remember When God wanted to show us unconditional love, life of Kathleen Fox, whose Mass of Resurrection Hiroshima/ the Word (God) was made Flesh and dwelt among took place here last Monday, are worth our Nagasaki...68 years later. us, God got human hands to touch and heal the thought and consideration. She was “a voracious We must never forget! lepers. Now the great social teaching of the reader of literature, history and poetry, a constant This is a good time to be Catholic Church by Popes and theologians is feeder of the birds, attended Irish functions in- humble in our own individual made flesh, loving, touching, smiling flesh to em- cluding our Celtic Spring Concert; housed chil- hearts and ask the forgiveness of brace the poor where they are. Camden, the poor- dren from North Ireland over summers to give God and of the dead for the est city in the USA, is surely Francis Country. At them some help in dealing with better conditions; terrible deed that was done in this time, it is good that we are called to be here! passionate about the Irish and the environment; name. Never again! and her beliefs; radiated love; always smiling; she IN HEARTFELT APPRECIATION roared laughing at herself; she only spoke positive Monday to Friday, to Andy Zonay for his faithful efforts in provi- words about others no matter what, when you at 7:40 AM at the sion of food for the people in the Food Sharing were in her presence, you felt loved.” May God Thea Bowman program every month; his wonderful efforts to bless her with an eternal life of joy! House, 418 Jasper tend to areas around the church namely Our Lady Street, across from of Camden flowers, planting and caring; the little MICHAEL MCCARTHY the Sacred Heart driveway. Fri- plots near the rectory door, the grass-cutting and first cousin of Paddy Mulligan, and life-long day Mornings of Summer, care of the Ferry Avenue lawn on the side of the friend of Michael Doyle too (grew up beside him) Morning Prayer is at the Fish- church; and his generous efforts to provide many died yesterday. A good and delightful man! Eter- ing Pier. All are welcome! sponsors in our school. We are very grateful…. nal rest to him! 07-28-13 MARTHA OF BETHANY Up-Coming Events Sacred Heart Church July 29th is The Feast of St. Martha, 1739 Ferry Ave. who was the sister of Mary and Lazarus ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY MEETING Camden, NJ 08104 with whom she lived at Bethany, a village two TODAY following the 10:30 Liturgy in the Chil- (856) 966-6700 miles distant from Jerusalem. The family was dren’s Chapel. All are welcome to attend! Fax: (856) 756-0102
intensely devoted to Jesus, who was frequently E-mail: JULY PIZZA & POETRY [email protected] their guest. Martha is the prototype of the busy, Monday, July 29th at 7 PM at a Little Slice of Website: anxious woman because of the incident narrated SacredHeartCamden.org New York Pizza Parlor, 122 N. 3rd Street, Cam- in the Gospel when she asked Christ to rebuke her den. Open Reading. Bongo wants to celebrate Priests: Michael Doyle, Pastor sister who was sitting at Jesus’ feet leaving all the Dennis Bajkowski Pablo Neruda’s birthday and his famous poem, work to her. Instead, she heard the sublime Music Director: Barbara Dever Ode to a Little Monkey!” Musicians, dancers, art- answer that Mary had chosen the good part. But, Editor of Bulletin: Susan Cedrone ists, and listeners welcome! it was Martha who at the death of her brother TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! summoned Jesus and who had the faith to declare DINNER AT JOE’S PLACE Join Sacred Heart Church for a night out at Camp- that God would accomplish anything that Jesus yesterday thanks to LoMonico/ bell’s Field, Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 5:35 willed, and she heard the words: “I am the Partridge families and all their PM for the Riversharks vs. Barnstormers. Resurrection and the Life....” to which she replied helpers. It is holy work to feed Lower level seating with family and friends, fire- (like Peter) “I believe You are the Messiah, the the poor especially on Broad- works, and a special MVP (Most Valuable Priest) Son of God!” So, where are Martha’s keys? way in Camden, NJ! on the mound. Tickets only $11 ($1.25 process- TOMORROW is the day we celebrate all the You can do it too! Please call ing fee per ticket). $5 of each ticket is donated to Marthas of the world who have great faith and Ted Fox at (856) 424-1863. Sacred Heart School. Questions? Contact: Pat- work hard at getting many tasks done and You will be mentored by an rick Kelly at (856) 963-2600 x 190 or PKelly@ providing hospitality! St. Martha, pray for us! experienced member of the St. Riversharks.com. Tony Damato is still selling Vincent de Paul Society. Don’t tickets this Sunday only. After that you will have BITS OF HISTORY DINNER AT JOE’S PLACE be afraid! Say: “Yes!” Still Our Fishing Pier provided by the Delaware Port to buy online. yesterday thanks to need several dates Aug./Sept. Authority at the request of Michael Dole. He, en- PICNIC NEXT TOLinda JOE ’DelengowskiS PLACE and all her couraged by his good friend, Joe Balzano, asked Saturday, Augusthelpers. 3rd It at is 3holy PM workcoordinated to feed by MSGR. JOHN COOKE’S for a small inlet of the river to be filled in to make Judy Sweeneythe (856 poor! 795-3339)/ EspeciallyJack on CantwellBroad- Memorial Golf Tournament is a park. He got much better, a fishing pier that (609) 220-4537.way Please in Camden,call them withNew yourJersey! usual on Monday, August 5th at the opened on May 30, 2002. You can do it too! Please call Great Bay Country Club, So- offers of food and time. You will be blessed!
ATHOLIC AMPUS INISTRY Ted Fox at (856) 424-1863. You mers Point, NJ. This tournament C C M THE 17TH ANNUAL A WOMAN’S SPIRIT RISING at Rutgers University - Camden with Fr. Mike will be mentored by an experi- organized by Msgr. Cooke’s Women’s Retreat,enced Saturday, member of August the St. Vincent10, 2013 nieces and nephews benefit the McCue, OSFS (same order as Bro. Mickey) as from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Our very own, Eileen Campus Minister with Sunday Mass at 6 PM at de Paul Society. Sponsorship Program of Sa- Donnelly-Coyle,Don’t BSN, be afraid!is our Say:keynote “Yes!” speaker: cred Heart School. God bless the Campus Center, Main Room, 303 Cooper Body Human - Body Divine...Exploring Our Street, Camden, NJ 08102. Daily Mass at 12 the work of their hands in mem- Vehicle to God. Camden’s own, Sophisticated ory of their uncle! Noon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep- Sisters, will close the morning session of the re- tion, 642 Market Street, Camden, three blocks treat! The retreat is dedicated this year to the fol- from campus. FARMERS' MARKET lowing women who have died since the 2012 Re- Every Friday, 3:30- SAVE THE DATE! treat: Dolores Wilson, Carol Boger Gidwani, 6:30 pm, 1729 Ferry "The Italian's Night Out Dinner #4," Sunday, Verna Silliphant, Peg McShea, Guillerma Ave, fresh fruits and August 23, 2013 at Tutti Toscani Ristorante, Alicia Quiles, Claire Barstys, and Joyce Pinto. vegetables grown right here in 1491 Brace Rd (near intersections of Brace & Joe Volpe and his band of merry men are on Waterfront South. We have Haddonfield - Berlin Rds) Cherry Hill at 6:00 board for lunch. Joe can use help by any male blackberries, eggplant, toma- PM. This benefits the operation of The Michael J with any desire to do culinary work in preparation toes, tomatillos, husk cherries, Doyle Gym. A wonderful night is planned with for Saturday! Please call him at (215) 266-9965. green, purple and yellow beans, a delightful 5 course Italian dinner (Cena) served Registration is essential. Forms available onions, beets, carrots, cucum- al fresco in the lush & beautiful patio garden with after Mass today and in the cafeteria! bers, arugula, salad mix, kale, a fig tree & plants. Barbara Dever will sing Ital- MARIGOLDS! MARIGOLDS! MARIGOLDS! collard greens, radishes, sage, ian songs & A MYSTERY PERSON will lead us Don’t Forget to Water your Marigolds! lavender, and more! Please join with Italian songs. The cost of the meal is $35.00. We need them for the Women’s Retreat, us! For more information, con- BYOB so bring your favorite wine, etc. For tick- August 10th, Marigold Sunday, August 11th, & tact ari: [email protected]. ets see Joe Volpe (215.266.9965) after the 10:30 Feast of the Assumption on August 15th!
Mass or Frank Balzano (856.986.0805) after the PRAYER TEAMS 5TH ANNUAL THOMAS BERRY EVENT (CONCERT) 8:30 Mass. This affair is limited to 100 tickets. July 28th: Ronnie Nolan, Get your tickets early since this is expected to be Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 3 PM with Tom Tuyet/Quyen Vo, Candy Ruggieri, a wonderful evening; the last three dinners were Chapin, renown singer/songwriter and winner of Clare Dunn, Marianna/John sell-outs with a waiting list. multiple Grammy awards, and his band. A chorus Emanuele. of children from Sacred Heart School, Haddon July 29th: Joan Billings, Mike E-GIVING IS AVAILABLE AT SACRED HEART Heights and Collingswood will be his backups. Reilly, Mary Ann/Joe Degenhart, For a 126 years, generation after generation of peo- Tickets are $25. All proceeds go to the Center Anna Polin, Mary Heron, Joe ple have kept Sacred Heart going with heartfelt ef- for Environmental Transformation. For more Fardinkh, Marie/Steve Campbell. fort and often heroic hardship. They looked after it information, and to help or sponsor, contact July 30th: Eileen/John Borland, like good stewards. Michael Doyle Cathy Nevins at 856-816-6363 or Maryann Campling, Kathleen Pfoutz, Lorraine Cunningham, Sacred Heart has developed a program in con- [email protected]. junction with www.ParishGiving.org to establish Lynda Larmer, and Patricia Gibson. e-giving that is simple, secure and convenient OUR ANNUAL PARISH GATHERING July 31st: June Rauffer, Miriam for participants. If you are interested, please at Auletto’s in Almonesson, NJ is on Zelis, Dianne Wahner, Marie/Ray October 13, 2013. More details to follow Ellis, and Darrel Ann Britton. email Teresa Reader at [email protected]. Aug. 1st: Susan Cedrone, Anna later! Mark your calendars now! Marie Cedrone, Anne Jones, Tony SUNDAY CENTERING PRAYER, BRIGID’S HOUSE THE MEN OF THE HEART/9TH ANNUAL RETREAT Damato, Jessica Dzielak, Dawn 1719 Ferry Avenue, 10:10 AM and finishes in is scheduled for Saturday, October Gillespie, Michelle Budd. time for the 10:30 mass. All are welcome! 19th, 9:30 AM to 4 PM! Contact: Steve Aug. 2nd: Vargo Family, Mary Gorton, Christine/Ben Schiavone, McGeady (856) 424-5665 or “GIVE PEACE A CHANCE” CORNER Maeve Albanese, Maureen Laffin, [email protected]. The love of one's country is a splendid thing. Barbara Mayock. But why should love stop at the border? SPONSORSHIP TAKES A BREATHER Aug. 3rd: Mary Lou Kraemer, Jas- mine Davis, Joyce McCullough, Pablo Casals Our School is a huge undertaking by Peace Community of Sacred Heart Meetings Ralph Andrews, Marietta Hanigan/ our parish but it is a pure work of jus- John Levy family; Gina/Rose Mo- are on the first Saturday of the month at 10 AM in tice that God blesses with great results. scateli; and Audry Thomas. the Rectory Chapel. Next meeting is on Saturday, So we have taken a break...we will be starting For more information, please call August 3, 2013! over very soon! God help us! Gail Gooney at (856) 429-3129.