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UNSUNG HEROES
This month, by unanimous decision, we are honoring two "Unsung Heroes" - Bob and Ann Mooney. "Dedication and Commitment 101" is an ongoing course taught daily by this couple. Not only are they always willing to participate when needed, but they are both famous for bringing fun and laughter into every task they perform.
Bob is a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and the 400 Club. He is also a member of the Friends of
St Joseph and regularly assists Father Perreault at daily Mass.
Ann was a member of the Connecting in Faith Art Auction Committee, and remains actively involved on the Newsletter and Finance Committees. She also chairs of the Sports Raffle. There is never been a better hustler at St Joseph's. No one is safe when Ann is selling tickets.
Both of the Mooneys spend every Sunday morning leading the team that counts the collection money after every Mass. They are also both greeters and Eucharistic Ministers. Additionally, Ann coordinates the Eucharistic ministers for the homeward bound.
It is almost impossible to find an activity related to church in which one or both of them does not participate. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful couple willing to give so much of their time and efforts to the parish. What an example they set!!
Bob and Ann have one son and three beautiful grandchildren. Last week, they celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Mass and a huge party with family and friends.
Congratulations Bob and Ann!!!
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Initial goal $2,250,000
Total pledges $2,122,720
Gap $ 127,280
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SPORTS RAFFLE
Pictured above is Dot Kellich, the winner of the Eagles tickets.
Below is a list of all the winners:
1st prize - Eagles tickets -
Dot Kellich
2nd prize - Flyers tickets -
Matthew Crowley
3rd price - Phillies tickets -
Marty Whalen
The raffle brought in $11,325.00
for the building fund.
The project would not have been such a success without the dedicated support of the team who sold the tickets. Special recognition goes to our top three individual sellers - Connie Chabok, Marie Peltier, and Nancy Portland. And, again, a special thanks goes to Ann Mooney who coordinated the distribution and return of the tickets, and also sold tickets at the Masses each week throughout the summer. Thank you all!
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NEWSLETTER INFO If you have any suggestions, ideas or questions about the newsletter, please contact Kathy Maguire at 215 680 0526 or email to KKJM22@aol.com. This is a work in progress so we welcome all ideas. We are going to keep it to news relating strictly to St. Joseph Parish.
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 CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD The Children's Liturgy was initiated at St. Joseph parish in January 2005. Betsy Robinson started this program to encourage young children to participate in and remain interested in coming to Mass. This program uses a series called, "Celebrate the Good News Liturgy of the Word with Children" by Maureen Kelly. It was selected because it follows the same and complete order of the Mass. Each weekly session includes a homily, which is really more of a question and answer period. This is interactive. The children give opinions and answer questions about the gospel they just heard. It is followed by a craft reflecting the gospel. Betsy works during the summer, as well as during the school year, preparing these programs and the crafts to accompany them. The time and detail she puts into this liturgy is beyond belief. Two to three additional adults are scheduled for each session. Positions are as follows: Presider - receives the book from Father, reads gospel, conducts homily, leads profession of faith and general intercessions Lector - reads first reading, responsorial psalm and initiates the Alleluia Support - an extra set of hands These positions are rotated weekly throughout the year. The women who are scheduled that week spend time practicing what they are going to read; and, in the case of the presider, they also prepare what they will discuss for the homily. The dedicated team of women who assist Betsy are Marie Peltier, Pat Nicholas, Jill Halbruner, Michele Carey, and Theresa Galvin. Thanks to the Children's Liturgy, young children are excited about coming to Church and hearing the readings. It takes place during the 10 AM Mass on Sundays. The program is opened to all children in our parish, as well as weekend parishioners, grandchildren, and visitors. The children receive a much richer Mass experience when the readings are brought to their level. They love the multi-sensory experience of working on a craft that brings the Gospel to life. They hear it, see it, and make it. Most of all, they remember it! Attendance for the program has grown over the years from a few kids to numbers in the high thirties attending most weekly sessions. We are so proud and grateful to Betsy and her team for this amazing program for our youngest parishioners. |
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FRIENDS OF ST.JOSEPH
The return of the Friends of St Joseph program was announced in the parish bulletin on January 31, 2010. This is a group of your fellow parishioners who assist those in the parish who need help. They will perform daily activities such as providing transportation to appointments, assisting with telephone calls, shopping, assisting with miscellaneous correspondences and/or simply making a friendly visit. This ministry is coordinated by Claire Lamb. She currently has approximately 50 volunteers on her list. However, she admits, as is so often the case, she has to go back to her "old reliables" when she's really in a pinch.
If you are in need of help or are willing to volunteer, please give Claire a call at 609-263-6885. It is an excellent way to assist your fellow parishioners who are in need.
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400 CLUB WINNERS
Pictured above is the Grand Prize Winner Dolores Watts along with J. B. Flora, Bob Mooney and Victor Gentile.
Below is a list of all the winners:
1. $10,000 William and Dolores Watts
2. $ 1,000 Msgr. Rock
3. $ 1,000 Francis Custer
4. $ 1,000 Albert and Fina Leone
5. $ 1,000 Joe and Colleen Battaglini
6. $ 1,000 Margaret McManus
7. $ 1,000 Daniel Utz and Connie Chabok
8. $ 1,000 William and Sarah Parkes
9. $ 1,000 Jack and Dolores Dollarton
10. $ 1,000 Marie Grilli
11. $ 1,000 Gwen Ryan
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CONCERT OF CELEBRATION & PARISH DINNER
Two special events have been planned to celebrate the opening of our new Church. On April 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM, there will be a Concert of Celebration and Worship performed in our new Church. It will be produced and directed by Carl Granieri. Carl is a well-known musician, the President of Carl Granieri Orchestra and the force behind the Christian Outreach Ministry, Hearts a Fire 4 God. After the concert, a parish dinner of celebration will take place starting at 5:45pm at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point. Due to the limited seating for both events, we want to offer tickets to our parishioners before offering them to the general public. All seats will be on a first-come first served basis.
EVENT TICKET PRICE
Concert only $25/per person
Dinner only $50/per person
Concert and Dinner $75/per person
Reservations can be sent along with a check to: St Joseph Parish Center at 126 44th St. Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 Tickets will be distributed in March.
TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!! Seating at the dinner is limited to 250 and 125 tickets have already been sold. Don't be left out. Reserve your seat now!! A reservation form is available on the parish website located under the NEWS tab or at the parish center.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The dedication of the new Church is planned for December 18; please make a note on your calendar for this historic event.
PARISH ACTIVITY CALENDAR
A Parish Activity Calendar has been created and is available on the website under a new tab - Parish Calendar.
EDUCATION SESSIONS
There will be 2 adult education sessions in the Auditorium next month. On October 18, the topic will be the History of the Eucharist. The topic on October 25 will be the New Roman Missal. The sessions will be presented by Father Perreault and will run from 6:30 to 8pm.
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