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Welcome Deacon Paul Abbruscato! Msgr. Louis Marucci and the parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle would like to extend a warm welcome to Deacon Paul Abbruscato on his assignment to our parish. Deacon Paul will be with us as a seminarian in residence for the next year; full time through August and at various times throughout the coming year. In September he will return to the seminary to complete his final year of formation to the priesthood.

Farewell to Deacon Carlo Santa Teresa! And we say farewell and thank you to Deacon Carlo as he begins his new assignment at Holy Child Parish in Runnemede.

Please remember Paul and Carlo in your prayers as they continue their journey to the priesthood and prepare for their ordination next May! From the Pastor’s Desk

From the Pastor's Desk can't we? And this is Jesus' point. Even the small act of Do little things matter? The great luxury ship, Titanic, charity is a sacrifice, for it calls us to see our neighbor, sank during its maiden voyage from England to perceive that they are thirsty, and be selfless enough to America. This was the ship built to be unsinkable. She share our water rather than hoard it for ourselves. Is boasted the finest technological and nautical this a little thing? Well, yes and no. Sharing a cup of specifications of that era. No expense was spared. But water is a little thing unless you are the thirsty one who Titanic sank in the cold North Atlantic, on a clear night needs it. in calm waters. The investigation of the tragedy that claimed over 1500 lives showed that the great ship was This was the perspective of Jesus. When it comes to doomed, due to a rudder too small, to make the huge those who follow Him, and who represent Him in the ship turn in time to avoid striking the iceberg, spotted world, there is no such thing as service to people in by the watchmen on duty. What a tragic irony! A great general. There are only people in specific need. Cups of ship lost over such a little thing as an undersized cold water, words of kindness, anonymous acts of rudder! mercy, a listening ear, a helping hand—these are the simple acts, the little things, that change the world; one Do little things matter? I think so. And so does Jesus! person, one moment at a time. The Gospel lesson today features a saying from our

Lord about the importance of little things, even And so let me take a moment to offer my deepest something so little as the small act of offering a cup of gratitude to those of you who made a sacrifice and cold water to a thirsty person. Jesus thinks little things made a gift to the House of Charity this year. I have matter greatly. For often, small acts of charity and shared with you on many occasions that your gift, no generosity become the hinges upon which huge doors matter how small, provides hope for so many people in of history swing. Small acts of kindness are the basic desperate situations. I am so proud of our parishioners building blocks of a life of service to the world in the for being the most generous parish to this campaign name of Christ. throughout the entire diocese. You gave the largest Jesus called his disciples to love him more than parents, amount of money as a parish last year. That said, I am children, and even more than life itself. He challenged also surprised that we have 1,538 parish families and them to take up crosses and follow Him. These words the money raised from St. Andrew the Apostle came must have stunned the disciples, as they do us today. from 246 families. I believe this campaign is one of the Such grand sacrifice seems so far beyond our ability most vital campaigns in the church…and every parish that we are left hopeless and paralyzed. How can we family should make a gift to this campaign. Even if it is even begin to follow Christ when the cost of following is only a pledge of a few dollars a month…a small gift, in pitched so steeply? Jesus' hands, can do much.

Did Jesus perceive the shock and despair of His To be frank, we have made our diocesan goal, but not disciples? Probably so! Perhaps that explains His next our parish goal. We are currently approximately words. If anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one $40,000 away from that goal. This is the most of these little ones because he is one of my disciples, I important part of our campaign because 75% of all tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward. funds collected over this amount remain in our parish It is as if Jesus is helping break down the overarching and are used for compassionate outreach, support of truth of His call to sacrifice into a more bite-sized piece, the poor, helping people in critical situations, etc. If a starting place if you will. We may not be able to you have not given to the House of Charity this year, I imagine obeying a call to love God more than our own implore you to make a pledge at least for six months. A family, or more than our life. We may balk at the pledge of $250 spread over six months comes to $1.37 thought of taking up a cross for the sake of the kingdom per day, a little bit more than a cup of coffee. These of God. But all of us can do a simple act of kindness like funds help the parish serve the poor in the most sharing a cup of water with someone who is thirsty, important way. If you have not made your gift to the Good News and Notes

House of Charity, please use the form included in this bulletin and mail it in to the parish today, as the window is closing for us to reach our parish goal. Remember…sharing a cup of water (or coffee) might be a little thing, unless you are the thirsty one who needs it.

So Jesus reminds us that our lives turn on small acts: And small acts of kindness can make a profound difference in another person's life. Remember, in addition to extending a small act of charity, compassion, or making a sacrificial gift to the House of Charity, Jesus reminds us that even a few words, like cups of cold water to the thirsty, can be the turning point of a lifetime. And all of us can offer just a few words like I'm sorry, I love you, you are forgiven, God bless you, or let me help you. These could be the words someone is thirsting for, and just might change their life forever.

With a loving and grateful heart, Msgr. Louis Marucci, VF, D.Min., Pastor

Knights of Columbus Mignogna Scholarship Each year the Mignogna family offers a $1000 scholarship to a student in either a Catholic High School or College. Essays are submitted and reviewed by a team of Knights of Columbus from St. Jude council. This year’s winner was Carmela Lozano. Her essay was both moving and inspiring. St. Jude Council wishes her well as she enters college The officers and members of St. Jude council wish to thank the Mignogna family for their generosity and caring.

Mass and Worship

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2020

Introductory Rites Lord, Have Mercy Greeting Lord, have mercy, C. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of Christ, have mercy. the Holy Spirit. Lord, have mercy, All. Amen. Gloria C. The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to All. And with your spirit people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for Penitential Act your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in what I have Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you done and in what I have failed to do, through my take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; fault, through my fault, through my most grievous you take away the sins of the world, receive our fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy to pray for me to the Lord our God. One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most Amen High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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Liturgy of the Word Brothers and sisters: Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his First Reading death? We were indeed buried with him through A reading from the Second Book of Kings. baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised One day Elisha came to Shunem,where there was a from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might woman of influence, who urged him to dine with her. live in newness of life. If, then, we have died with Afterward, whenever he passed by, he used to stop Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. there to dine. So she said to her husband, “I know We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to his that Elisha is a holy man of God. Since he visits us death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he often, let us arrange a little room on the roof lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of and furnish it for him with a bed, table, chair, and yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ lamp, so that when he comes to us he can stay there.” Jesus. The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Sometime later Elisha arrived and stayed in the room overnight.Later Elisha asked, “Can something be done Gospel Acclamation for her?” His servant Gehazi answered, “Yes! She R. Alleluia, alleluia. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation; announce the praises of him has no son, and her husband is getting on in years.” who called you out of darkness into his wonderful Elisha said, “Call her.” When the woman had been light. Alleluia, Alleluia called and stood at the door, Elisha promised, “This time next year you will be fondling a baby son.” Gospel Thanks be to God. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Responsorial Psalm Matthew. R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to his apostles: “Whoever loves father or The promises of the LORD I will sing forever, mother more than me is not worthy of me, and through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not faithfulness. For you have said, “My kindness is worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross established forever;” in heaven you have confirmed and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever your faithfulness. finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. my sake will find it. "Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who Blessed the people who know the joyful shout; in the sent me. Whoever receives a prophet because he is a light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk. At prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever your name they rejoice all the day, and through your receives a righteous man because he is a righteous justice they are exalted. man will receive a righteous man’s reward. And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple— amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose You are the splendor of their strength, and by your his reward.” favor our horn is exalted. For to the LORD belongs The Gospel of the Lord. our shield, and the Holy One of Israel, our king. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. Homily

Second Reading Profession of Faith A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of Romans heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible,

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I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten grant us peace.

Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God Communion from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, C. Behold the Lamb of God. begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; Behold him who takes away the sins of the world. through him all things were made. For us men and Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary. and under my roof, But only say the word and my soul became man. For our sake he was crucified under shall be healed. Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and Concluding Rites and Final Blessing rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified. who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen

Liturgy of the Eucharist May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us: and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Lamb of God Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Printed with permission of OCP, One License and The Word Among Us.

Good News and Notes

FIRST COMMUNION Congratulations to the First Communicants who finally got to receive Jesus on June 27! Although the Masses followed the Phase 1 directives, the day was very special. On July 11 we will have two more First Communion Masses. Attendance at these Masses is limited to First Communicants, Parents, siblings and Grandparents. Others are welcome to participate in the Parish Center Hall where the Mass will be Live-streamed. If you have any questions please call the Religious Ed office at (856)783-0550. EIGHTH GRADE CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Final Sacramental Preparation Classes will begin this Summer after the public school online classes have ended. These will most likely be online classes that are required for the final preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation RCIA Online classes and discussions will be starting soon for the final preparation to receive the Sacraments you would have received at the Easter Vigil.

“ Find the GOOD in the Day and Enjoy it!” “Life is like a coin, if you use your head you win; if you sit on your tail you loose!” These are two of our seniors favorite sayings; good words to keep in mind! I hope to see everyone on our Tuesday zoom! If you are receiving invitations, and have not joined, please feel free to join us. The meetings are just to help keep us in touch until we are able to get together. Since there are some people who missed the sketch class, we will plan another one during our regular time slot so all can join in! Although it was very challenging, everyone did a remarkably good job! This week we will be playing a game called “Loaded Questions”! You may want to have a paper and pen handy to jot down some of your thoughts. The second part of all zoom meetings will be unstructured and reserved for catching up with each other. So get your coffee or tea, and be prepared to visit! We are meeting on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. If I don’t have your email address, send it to [email protected]. Jim will email you the zoom invitation. Meanwhile, keep the phone calls and texts going! See you Tuesdays, until we meet again! House of Charity - Bishop’s Annual Appeal Who is my Neighbor? Name ______Address ______City, State, Zip ______

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SATURDAY, June 27, 2020 “TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME 8:00AM Rev. Mr. Carlo Santa Teresa FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN . . . r/b Knights of Columbus 4:00PM James Master & Jack and Brian Bauman A Time to Be Healed . . . r/b Claire Bauman

SUNDAY, June 28, 2020 Terri Sweeney Brian Horton 8:00AM Joseph DeMarco r/b Anna Droege Robert Fagan, Jr Dena Miller Harry Kraus r/b Faith Sharing Group Kim Simone Sanja Masterson 10:00AM Frances A. Mann Joan Geier Michael Masterson r/b Laurie & Richard Hay Barbara Curtis Nicole Antonelli Daniel Dombrowski r/b Shepherd’s Guard George Quinn Alyssa James MONDAY, June 29, 2020 William Robbins Licia Boccafurno 8:00AM Deacon Carlo Santa Teresa Randy Goldy Eleanor Campanaro St. John Paul II Assembly 3804 Mila Bravo Edward Troncone Gloria Preuitera Kirk Tang TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 Declan Laner Lecetta Brown 8:00AM Norma Reinoso r/b Josephine Lam Francine Guarino Linda Fox WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2020 Andrew Urbiztondo Julio Pastrano 8:00AM  Rebecca Arango r/b Josephine Lam Loretta Lipp Carmella Sabatini Bob Monetti THURSDAY, July 2, 2020 James Corbett 8:00AM  Fr. James Donohue r/b Family John Lopinski FRIDAY, July 3, 2020 8:00AM  Vicki Sbrocco r/b Harold Sbrocco

A Time for Peace... SATURDAY, July 4, 2020 8:00AM  Vicki Sbrocco r/b Harold Sbrocco Jon Beale John D. Vozzelli  Rosa Ruggiero r/b Judy Madera Austin Tyler Cole, USMC Wyatt Williams, USMC 4:00PM Harry Kraus r/b Carole & Ken Aspinall Robert F. Ianni Nicholas Grady, USAF Vince Setineri, USMC Peter Ferro, USN SUNDAY, June 28, 2020 Kristin Leone, USN 8:00AM Harry Kraus r/b Anna Droege 10:00AM Benjie Balmores William T. Carson Jr. r/b wife & family A Time to Die… Leilani Talosig r/b Family and Friends Jane Kelley r/b The Kuchler Family Blanche Bartoseck, Mother of Sandy Talley  Deceased Joe Vozzi, Sr., Father of Joe Vozzi, Jr.

For Those Expecting New Life. . . The Sanctuary candle burns in Honor of Thomas Tratta r/b Anne Tratta Jill Eley Stephanie Mc Shane Allison Marantz DeMaio Allison Bigos DiCioccio The Blessed Mother candle burns in Honor of Beth Maiatico Cokely Kara Lemanowicz Amy Nolan Neimeister r/b Aunt Michele Stamper Alicia Falcone Good News and Notes...

IF YOU CANNOT COME TO US…. LET US COME TO YOU! LIVE STREAMING OF THE MASS, STATIONS, & HOLY HOURS St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Live Streams all of its Masses and Services. To Find us… 1) Please visit our parish website www.churchofsaintandrews.org 2) On the homepage, scroll down until you see the photo of the Sanctuary/ Main Church. 3) Click on the photo It’s Simple and it’s Easy to Register to Attend Mass! 4) Choose either Previous Broadcast (recent archived services) or Since we are only permitted to have 25% of our church Broadcast Schedule (Upcoming capacity, we will be using a church seating registration process Services) to ensure that we don’t exceed the seating restrictions. 5) Click your choice

There are three easy and simple ways for you to sign up to

attend a particular Mass. Our Livestream Broadcast Schedule is  Download the Church Center App on you mobile device as follows: or...  Go to our website, click on the Church Center link and enter MASSES: your information or... Daily (Monday-Saturday) @ 8 AM  Call the Parish Office at 856-784-3878 and leave a message Saturday@ 4:00 PM Sunday @ 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM PRESIDER SCHEDULE Distribution of Holy Communion Saturday, July 4th Sunday @ 11:30 AM 4:00PM— Father Victorino Coronado Sunday, July 5th 8:00AM— Father Victorino Coronado ADORATION 10:00AM—Msgr. Louis A. Marucci Daily from 7:30 AM - 10 AM Saturday 9AM - 11 AM

To add a loved one to Mass intentions, a Time to be Healed, a (1st Wed. of Month Time to be Born, a Time to Die, the Blessed Mother Candle, and 7:30am-7:30 pm the Sanctuary Candle please use the YELLOW BUTTON on the [Holy Hour begins at 6:30 PM]) parish website HOMEPAGE or call the office at 856-784-3878 ROSARY to prevent Covid-19 Parish Office Religious Education 12 Noon 784-3878 783-0550 Emergency Spiritual Life CHAPLET of DIVINE MERCY 435-7411 784-8501 3 PM Parish Fax Youth Ministry 435-7508 784-3878 REMINDER: THE PARIS H OFFICE WILL Little Angels BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD IN 435-1585 OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAY! Good News and Notes...

Welcome to Abby Walsh! Pastoral Associate of Worship and Music Abigail Walsh is excited to be joining St. Andrew the Apostle Parish as the Pastoral Associate of Worship and Music. Abby is a resident of Voorhees, where she lives with her husband Bill (they will be married for 10 years in October) and their two-year-old son, Liam. Abby has served in music ministry for the past nine years- as a parish music director, youth and adult choir director, professional cantor, member of the Diocesan Choir, and a Diocesan Cantor. Abby is a graduate of Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University and holds a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance. Abby received the Cantor Colleague Certificate from the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and has led Diocesan Cantor workshops and training sessions. She has a passion for serving the people of God and bringing together our voices through music to glorify, worship, and grow closer to Him. Outside of church and music, Abby enjoys crafting, cooking, gardening and spending time with family.

Have you read any good books lately? TOP 8 REASONS TO CONSIDER ATTENDING A TEEN BOOK OF THE MONTH: The God Who Loves You: GROUP EVENT! Love Divine, All Loves Excelling God's love is the 1. Participate in friendly and welcoming events subject of Peter Kreeft's imaginative and 2. Meet teens from other schools and neighborhoods thoughtful book (a revised and updated version of 3. Become friends with other teens who have different his book Knowing the Truth of God's Love). With interests unusual clarity, Kreeft points out that the man or 4. An opportunity to help serve those in need in your woman who begins to glimpse the God who is community and in the towns around you! Creator, Redeemer, and Lover of our souls, will 5. A chance to organize and carry out events as a never be the same. He describes Scripture as leader of the group God's love story and then tells why divine love is 6. Get to know teenagers from 8th through 12th grade the answer to our deepest problems and the 7. Learn more about your faith and your beliefs fulfillment of our deepest desires. Posing the hard 8. Have fun! questions about love that rankle the heart, Peter -Our teen members have various roles…..athletes, Kreeft never settles for easy answers. He exposes musicians, singers, dancers, actors/actresses, stage today's superficial attitudes about love to lead crew, N.H.S members, part-time employees, people to a deeper understanding of what it responsible sons and daughters, committed to helping means to be loved by God, addressing these issues others, believers in each other and God and many and many more. FORMED.ORG more! Who is my Neighbor? House of Charity Update We are on our way. Our house of charity is up to $181,953. We are out to a great start, and I just want to thank everyone who has already donated to the house of charity fundraising. We still have a bit to go to get to our goal of $250,000 so I encourage everyone to continue to donate and together we will reach our goal.