Sunday, February 1, 9:00
a.m.
Lector:
Bob Rauen
Extraordinary Ministers:
Richard Glass, Frank Rahm
Altar Servers:
Kyle Rauen, Bradley Rauen
Sunday, February 1, 10:30 a.m.
Lector:
Jen Compagni
Extraordinary Ministers:
Carol Alleva, Muriel Smith
Altar Servers:
Christopher Carhart, Drew Randazzo
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Theme
The Ninevites heard the
preaching of Jonah and repented of their evil ways, thus
experiencing the Lord's compassion. Do we repent when
we hear the preaching of Jesus? do we invest our lives
in the world rather than in God's kingdom?
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Upcoming Events:
San Alfonso Retreat
House
San Alfonso Retreat
House, Long Branch, is offering a Married Couples
Twilight Dinner/Retreat on Tuesday, February 20, 2009.
Cost if $75 per couple. RSVP by February 2 by calling
732-222-2731, ext. 158.
Gold or Silver
Wedding Anniversary Mass
If you are celebrating a
milestone anniversary this year and wish to be honored at
the 43rd Annual Bishop's Anniversary Blessing on Sunday,
April 26, 2009, please call the rectory for a registration
form. Deadline is March 20th.
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Flowers
Flowers are available in
memory of the deceased or for a special intention.
Please call the rectory office.
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Sanctuary Light
The Sanctuary Light is
available in memory of the deceased or for a special
intention. Please call the rectory office.
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Flag
This week, the flag is
flown in memory of James Carney.
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Baptisms
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Food Pantry
Hours of Operation:
Sunday (12 noon - 2 p.m.); Monday (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
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St. Jude Thrift Shop
Open 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday &
Saturday
January Clearance
Sale
50% Off Entire Store
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St. Vincent de Paul
Society
If you have some time to
share and would like to help those less fortunate in our
community, please consider volunteering with the St. Vincent
de Paul Society. Leave a message at 732-872-1290,
option 6, and a member will return your call. The
funds we use to operate are through your generosity with
donations to the poor boxes located in the church.
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Altar Servers,
Readers & Extraordinary
Ministers News
Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion are needed to bring Communion to the choir
every Sunday at the 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Masses.
Call the rectory if you can help.
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CCD & Religious Education
News
The RCIA program is for
people who wish to become part of the Catholic faith or those
who are already Catholic and have not received the Sacrament
of Confirmation. The process begins with weekly meetings
centering on aspects of the Catholic faith and moves through a
community process that culminates with the reception of the
sacraments at the Easter Vigil. If you or someone you
know is interested, please contact the parish office at
732-872-1290, x201.
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St. Raphael Ministry
News
The next Blood Pressure
Clinic will be held in conjunction with the Knights of
Columbus breakfast. Due to the church renovations and
Masses being held in the gym, a date has yet to be
announced; check back for more information.
More Eucharistic
Ministers are needed to visit the homebound, in particular,
to fill in for weekly visits to Ptak Towers residents, as
well as assisting with the sick list of parishioners who are
unable to attend Mass. Anyone interested in
joining this exciting outreach ministry and would like to
become a Eucharistic Minister to visit the homebound, please call the
rectory, see Roberta Pandolfo, or send email to straphaelministry@comcast.net
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Rosary Altar Society
News
The Rosary Altar Society
meets the first Saturday of every month after the 8:00 a.m.
Mass (next meeting is on February 7). Recitation of the
Rosary and Novena to Our Lady begins at 7:30 a.m. All
parishioners are invited to join.
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The Knights of Columbus
News
Regular monthly meetings
are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. in
the church basement. Every Wednesday is the recitation
of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the church.
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Music Ministry News
Adult Choir Rehearsals -
Thursday @ 7:15 p.m.
Mrs. Hardiman would like
to extend an invitation to all OLPH Parish children to join
the revival of our children's choir. Mrs. Hardiman
will be assisting Mr. Joe Accurso, parish choir director.
Please use sign up sheets located in the back of the church.
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Youth Group News
The Youth Group meets on
Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the gym.
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Knitting for the Needy News
Next club date is February
22 in the church basement after the 10:30 Mass.
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Mother Teresa Regional
School News
Open House
January 25 - MTRS will
host Open House from 12-2 p.m. Any family interested
in attending MTRS should come and visit the school.
Private tours can also be arranged by calling the school
office. Financial aid is also available.
Catholic Schools Week
Events
Sunday, January 25:
Open House
Monday, January 26:
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? @ Holy Family
Tuesday, January 27:
Dance-a-Thon
Wednesday, January 28:
Science Fair & Talent Show
Thursday, January 29:
Pin Ceremony
Saturday, January 31:
Family Italian Night
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