502

2

Second Sunday of Advent – December 6, 2015

Pastor’s Corner

Rorate MassRorate MassRorate MassRorate Mass Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday –––– December December December December 12121212thththth 6:00 AM in Church6:00 AM in Church6:00 AM in Church6:00 AM in Church

“O Everlasting Light, surpassing all created

luminaries: dart the beams of Thy brightness

from above and penetrate all the corners of my

heart. Purify, beautify and vivify my spirit with all

its powers: that I may cleave unto Thee with

transports of jubilation.” Thomas Á Kempis Imitation of Christ, 1441

In the morning darkness, the Rorate Mass is beautifully celebrated amidst the only light from the soothing light of the many candles scattered around the altar and the Church. This beautiful German tradition is celebrated during Advent as a Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary as she carries the Baby Jesus in her virginal womb. It’s celebrated with the contrast of darkness and light to show how the world was in “darkness” before the coming of the Messiah – the Light of the Nations. I must tell you it is a very touching and moving faith-filled Mass because it appeals to our senses and as Catholics we believe that the senses channel the great mysteries of our faith so we can better understand them. I know it’s early in the morning, but if you’ve never been to this Mass, it is certainly worth attending to augment your spiritual life in this Holy Season of Advent.

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday –––– December December December December 20202020thththth 3:003:003:003:00 PM in ChurchPM in ChurchPM in ChurchPM in Church Free AdmissionFree AdmissionFree AdmissionFree Admission

We are very blessed to have a beautiful Adult Choir under the direction of Mr. Sal Scarpa and his wife, Chris who is the organist. Our choir members have been diligently practicing week after week. It is truly a sacrifice as well as a joy for them to give of themselves so willingly in service to our Parish. The choir truly enhances our Parish Sunday liturgy as well as Christmas Midnight Mass, special feasts, Easter, Holy Week, etc. On Sunday, December 20th at 3:00 PM our choir under the direction of Mr. Scarpa will get us all in the true spirit of the Christmas Season. Please come and honor your fellow Parishioners who work so hard with their beautiful voices to give praise to God! And most of all, please come to honor and adore our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as we eagerly await the celebration of His Nativity. Take a break from all the hustle and bustle of the season and get in touch with Jesus Who is the Reason for the Season! The concert will uplift our minds and hearts to the essence of what Christmas is all about. Please invite your family, neighbors and friends to our concert. All are welcome! St. Ambrose wrote so beautifully about song and music: “Each man does his utmost in singing what

will be a blessing to all. Hymns are sung in the home

and rehearsed in the Church. A hymn is learned

without labor and remembered with delight. Music

unites those who disagree, makes friends of those at

odds, brings together those who are out of charity with

one another.” St. Ambrose (333 – 397) Commentary on Psalm

502

3

NEXT Saturday, December 12th after the 5:00 PM Mass

Lighting of the Christmas Trees!

We are privileged to have

The Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D.

with us to do the honor of “flipping the switch” and illuminating 150+ trees on the Church grounds!

Hot chocolate and cookies will be served to all.

Come out with your family and friends to enjoy this beautiful St. Peter Parish Tradition!

Oplatki Available in Sacristy

Again, this year, we are happy to offer oplatki (oh-pwah-key) (wafers) to our Parishioners who may want to incorporate this Polish custom into their Christmas Eve Dinner (Wigilia). Please stop in the Sacristy after Mass this weekend for your packet of oplatki and an explanation of the tradition. Oplatki will also be available at the Rectory.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS If you would like to donate for Christmas flowers for the altar in memory of a deceased loved one, please fill out the form below, place

it in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers” and drop it in the Collection Basket. You may also use the envelope you received in the Christmas mailing.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS DONATION

IN MEMORY OF: ________________________________________ REQUESTED BY:

________________________________________

AMOUNT: _______________

2015 Christmas Schedule 2015 SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Wednesday, December 16th 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Thursday, December 17th 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Friday, December 18th 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, December 19th 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

NO CONFESSIONS ON

CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24th

CHRISTMAS MASSES Thursday, December 24, 2015 (Christmas Eve)

4:00 PM 6:00 PM (Children’s Mass with Nativity Pageant)

8:00 PM 11:30 PM (Christmas Music and Carols)

Solemn Mass at Midnight (Choir and Orchestra)

Friday, December 25, 2015 (Christmas Day)

9:00 AM and 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon (Solemn High Latin Mass)

NO EVENING MASS

2016 New Year’s Schedule 2016 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Holy Day of Obligation Thursday, December 31, 2015 (Vigil)

4:00 PM

Friday, January 1, 2016 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM

12:00 Noon (Traditional Latin Mass)

NO EVENING MASS

502

4

For the Week

Intentions: Requested by:

Monday, December 7th 6:45 AM Miriam Baslar Brother & Family 9:00 AM Doug Eckhardt Larry & Annette 7:00 PM Maria Darazio Family

Tuesday, December 8th – Feast of the Immaculate Conception 6:45 AM Frank Barnett His Daughter 9:00 AM Pasquale Balestra Family 12 Noon Ints. of Pat Wilf Lori Kauffmann 7:00 PM Joanne Talarowski-Ermel Dot Chamberlain

Wednesday, December 9th 6:45 AM James & Anne Flynn Estate 9:00 AM Carmela Simeone John & Antonietta Stadtler

Thursday, December 10th 6:45 AM Amelia (Doris) Burns Karen Burns 9:00 AM Bill Stinger Bobbie & Lexie

Friday, December 11th

6:45 AM Ints. of Amy Whicker Don Whicker 9:00 AM Loretta DelMonte Mother & Daughters

Saturday, December 12th 6:00 AM Special Intention A Parishioner 9:00 AM Anthony DeFranco, Jr. Family 5:00 PM Ints. of the Donors of the Christmas Trees

Sunday, December 13th

7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Peter Parish

9:00 AM L/D Mbrs Badame/Taddeo Family Family

10:30 AM Charlotte Croci Estate Phyllis Zazzera Dolan Family Carmela Dinoto Maureen & Paul Finnegan Diane Panto Joel & Eleanor Lobis

Lawrence Rooney Emilia Falcone 12 Noon Thomas & John Nowak Novak Family 7:00 PM Dec/Mbrs Rorke/Casper Families Estate

Sanctuary Lamp in the Church

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Memory of Diane Fesko the week of December 6th – December 12th requested by her Mother and Family.

Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Memory of John M. Anders the week of December 6th – December 12th requested by St. Peter Religious Education.

Sanctuary Lamp in the Convent Chapel

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn for the Holy Souls in Purgatory the week of December 6th – December 12th requested by A Parishioner.

Father’s Quick Quote: “It is better to err by

excess of mercy than by excess of severity. Wilt thou become a Saint? Be severe to thyself, but kind

to others.” ~ St. John Chrysostom

Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the

Blessed Virgin Mary December 8th

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

We must attend Holy Mass under

pain of mortal sin.

Our Mass Schedule is as follows:

Monday, December 7th

~ Vigil Mass ~ 7:00 PM

Tuesday, December 8th

6:45 AM; 9:00 AM; 12:00 Noon (Latin) & 7:00 PM

Please Note: Miraculous Medal Novena is cancelled

Monday, December 7th Please say the Novena Prayers privately.

Weekly Readings Sunday, December 6th

Second Sunday of Advent First: Baruch 5:1-9 Second: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Gospel: Luke 3:1-6

Monday, December 7th St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

First: Isaiah 35:1-10 Gospel: Luke 5:17-26

Tuesday, December 8th The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Solemnity ~ HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION First: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Second: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

Wednesday, December 9th St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin

First: Isaiah 40:25-31 Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30

Thursday, December 10th First: Isaiah 41:13-20 Gospel: Matthew 11:11-15

Friday, December 11th St. Damasus I, Pope

First: Isaiah 48:17-19 Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19

Saturday, December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe ~ Feast

First: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47 Sunday, December 13th

Third Sunday of Advent First: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Second: Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel: Luke 3:10-18

502

5

Parish Weekly

First Collection total for the weekend of November 21st – 22nd was $17,103.78. Second Collection (Human Development which is sent directly to the Diocese) was $2,435.00.

First Collection total for the weekend of November 28th – 29th was $20,902.07. Second Collection was $3,009.49 for a total of $23,911.56.

Thank you for keeping up with your Increased Giving Pledge and for building up

God’s Kingdom in our Parish!

A Special Invitation just for youA Special Invitation just for youA Special Invitation just for youA Special Invitation just for you

You are cordially invited to come and spend an

hour a week in adoration of Our Lord in the Adoration Chapel!

24 hours a day! Pick your hour! Jesus asked His Apostles,

“Could you not watch one hour with Me?” He is asking all of us the same question today. Jesus waits for us in His Sacrament of Love.

Won’t you say “Yes” to Him?

All hours are available most especially: Sundays – 3:00 AM ~ 4:00 AM Sundays – 6:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM Mondays – 7:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM

Mondays – 11:00 PM ~ Midnight Fridays – 1:00 PM ~ 2:00 PM

Call Flora @ 665-4833 or Ben @ 662-4338 to schedule your hour.

Important Reminders: Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Rectory @ 856-663-1373 to request a Priest. PLEASE do not wait until the moment of death or an emergency to request this Sacrament of Healing and Health!

Arrangements can be made for those homebound Parishioners who would like to receive Holy Communion. Our Extraordinary Ministers are happy to serve your needs. Call the Rectory @ 856-663-1373 to make arrangements.

Parish Sick List Please call the Rectory @ 856-663-1373 to add a loved one to the list. You are kindly asked to

inform the person that their

name will appear in the Bulletin. Edna Bach, Erica Bach, Marilyn

Ballotta, Bernadette Bierbach, Louise Bonifacio, Theresa Brown, Eva Burgess, Lawrence Burns, John Campbell, Edwin Collopy, Norman Cunningham, Dolores Caputi, Mary Cornely, Matt Curley, Millie D’Amico, Peter Esposito, Caleb Ford, James Foster, Jackie Gedraitis, Jim Genzano, Anita Glick, Janet Greaves, Shirley Harvey, John Heljenek, Mary Heupel, Hailey Hunt, Joe Junikka, Maryann Kearney, Thomas Kenney, Jean Kisiel, Marie Kuehne, Irving Lamb, Jr., Phyllis Leonardo, Joseph Lesniak, Nick Mangano, Joseph L. Manghan, IV, Richard McDowell, Alice Meyers, Phyllis Mignogna, Mary Moran, Marie Morrone, Karen Mullin, Carmel Naples, Zachary Nichols, Frank Pedano, Mary Peled, Maureen Pomante, Matthew Repas, Frances Rittenhouse, Peggy Romero, Salvatore Russo, Eleanor Skarzynski, Adeline Stachiotti, Mark Stevens, Thomas L. Taylor, Jr., Joe Teti, Cesar Unzueta, Anthony Visco, Bonnie Walker, Frank Walter, Andrea Young.

May God heal them in mind, body and spirit!

Thank you for your prayers for our sick and shut-ins.

Upcoming Class

Monday, December 21st

Class begins at 7:00 PM in the Senior Center. Both parents are encouraged to attend the class and it is requested that children not attend with the parents. You may schedule your Baptismal date that evening. If you have any questions, please call the Rectory @ 663-1373.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GODPARENTS

� They are Baptized Catholic having received the Sacrament of Confirmation. � They are 16 years of age or older. � If single, they are living a chaste life, that is, not “living together” with someone. � If married, the marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church. � They attend Holy Mass every weekend and Holy Days of Obligation.

There is NO need to register for a class and

you may attend a class prior to your baby’s arrival!

502

6

School News

C.C.D. News ~ Religious Education Urgently needed: We are urgently in need of a long term substitute for the 7th grade class on Tuesday evenings from 6:25 PM - 7:45 PM. Please call 856-663-4490 for information and to volunteer.

Community News

Bible Study ~ ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom Learn how the early Church relates to our Church today and about your role in the Kingdom by studying Acts of the Apostles from renowned Bible Teacher and Catholic Evangelist Jeff Cavins. This bible study will be facilitated by Paul and Cheryl Foti on Monday evenings from 7 PM to 8:30 PM in the St. Peter Senior Center. No registration fee is required. Call Kevin Bailey @ 856-596-0337 if you have any questions. Dates for the sessions are:

December 7th and 14th

No Bible Study on December 21st & 28th

Wednesday Evenings in Pastors’ Hall

Doors open at 5:30 PM. BINGO starts at 7:00 PM.

Food available for purchase beginning at 5:30 PM.

NO admission allowed after 7:05 PM. Admission is $3 & includes cards for 7 regular games.

Thank you for supporting our Bingo! ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ����

Service Dates for Bingo Teams December 9th Team D December 16th Team A December 23rd NO BINGO December 30th NO BINGO

���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ����

Through the generosity of St. Peter Parishioners, the American Red Cross was able to collect 24 units of blood which will help save the lives of 72 patients!

Monday, December 7th

Super Stretch with Rossana Tuesday, December 8th

Senior Exchange Wednesday, December 9th Fit & Focused with Rossana

Intercessory Rosary led by the Legion of Mary Thursday, December 10th “Senior Special Moments”

Friday, December 11th Fast Forward with Rossana

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Sale

NEXT WEEKEND ~ December 12th

– 13th

after the 5:00 PM Saturday and 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM

Masses on Sunday

Price per dozen: $9.00 Your support of our Senior Ministry is much appreciated!

St. Vincent dePaul Society Our Giving Tree is up! Please take a tag to help a needy child. Gifts should be returned no later than the weekend of December 12th and 13th to allow delivery by Christmas. Attach the tag securely on

the package and place it under the tree.

Next weekend December 12th and 13th, we will be collecting turkeys, chickens and hams for our Christmas food bags. Please drop them off before or after the Masses.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE TURKEYS, CHICKENS OR HAMS IN FOOD BARRELS.

We are currently making our food bags for Christmas and need the following items: canned yams, boxed mashed potatoes, tuna, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, cookies, canned soup, coffee, tea, cereal, baked beans, brownie mix, cake mix, icing and pasta. If you cannot donate food, you can give a monetary donation in the Poor Boxes located at the entrances of the Church. If you or someone you know needs help, please call our hotline at 856-904-7397.

Thank you for your generosity to our Ministry.

502

7

Brunch with Brunch with Brunch with Brunch with St. NicholasSt. NicholasSt. NicholasSt. Nicholas

The Knights of Columbus will host a

Brunch with St. Nicholas Sunday, December 13th

after the 10:30 AM Mass

This event is free! There will be hot dogs, juice boxes and cookies for everyone to enjoy. Parents bring your cameras and get pictures of your children with Santa.

Once-a-Month Bookstore

TODAY – Sunday, December 6th after the

9:00 AM; 10:30 AM & 12:00 Noon Masses Come shop for beautiful and thoughtful

Christmas gifts!

ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY Meeting

Monday, December 7th @ 8:00 PM in Pastors’ Hall

Immediately following the 7:00 PM Vigil Mass

for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

From the Rectory Staff:

St. Peter Parish is very busy with scheduling the use of the Parish buildings. Please remember that no event or gathering should be definitely scheduled until your ministry’s representative has contacted the Rectory Office to confirm your selected date is available.

Do not assume that your date will be available! Your cooperation and planning is greatly appreciated and will alleviate scheduling confusion.

Office hours at the Rectory are:

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The phone number is 856-663-1373.

Please Note: Bulletin Information

Due to publishing deadlines, all bulletin information for the December 20th; December 27th and January 3rd bulletins must be received at the Rectory NO LATER than Wednesday, December 9th.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Around the Diocese

Priesthood Discernment Group

The Young Adult Priesthood Discernment Group is an opportunity to meet with other young men (16 – 39 years old) considering the Priesthood. Meetings are held about once a month to discuss topics of discernment and to support each other in the discernment process.

Meeting dates are on Sundays: TODAY ~ December 6th

January 10th; February 7th; March 13th; and April 10th.

The meetings are held at Our Lady of Peace Parish Offices

32 Carrol Ave., Williamstown ~ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

For topics to be presented and discussed, please visit www.camdenpriest.org.

502

8

Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!

The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for struggling marriages. If you are struggling in your marriage, attending a Retrouvaille Program could be the best gift you give to your spouse and family this Christmas! Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it.

Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage.

The next weekend program is: February 12th – 14th

Family Life Center in Malvern, PA

For more information or to register for the upcoming weekend, please visit the website @ www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

� � � � � � � � � �

Charitable Auto Resources for Services (CARS)

You can still receive a tax deduction on your 2015 IRS tax return for your donated vehicle to Catholic Charities. Any type of vehicle is accepted, running or non-running. Free towing and IRS tax deduction forms provided. To donate your vehicle, please call 1-877-586-9227 and mention you are donating to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden.

You can also donate online @ www.catholicharitiescamden.org.

All proceeds will benefit individuals and families in the six counties of South Jersey.

Thank you very much for helping the needy in the Diocese of Camden!

!!! Take Note!!!

☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺ Stay Healthy ☺☺☺☺ ☺☺☺☺

Please be reminded that germs are often spread by shaking hands. During this flu season, at the Sign of Peace, you may simply opt to say to those around you, “Peace be with you!” without shaking hands.

May God bless you and keep you healthy!

Service ScheduleService ScheduleService ScheduleService Schedule

Extraordinary Ministers for December 12th – 13th 5:00 PM T. Tambussi, W. Hess, B. Boulger, F. Sass 7:30 AM D. Doyle, A. Presenza, N. Perry 9:00 AM M. Campbell, J. Dymond, A. Lipenta 10:30 AM B. DeFranco, M. Deluhery, J. German, T. Taylor, J. Szczepanski 12:00 Noon TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:00 PM M. Kenney, A. Naidas, M. O’Callaghan, K. Bailey, J. O’Neill

Lectors for December 12th – 13th 5:00 PM D. Zwick & C. Zia-Sass 7:30 AM T. Crymes & J. Foster 9:00 AM R. Curley & T. Curley 10:30 AM M. DeFranco & A. DeFranco 12:00 Noon TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:00 PM K. Podlinski & K. Diaz

Altar Servers for December 12th – 13th 5:00 PM M. Wabs, L. O’Neill, C. Pascal, B. Pascal 7:30 AM T. Cornely, J. Rooney, B. Faiola 9:00 AM R. Conti, M. Deluhery, T. Deluhery 10:30 AM D. Kursman, J. Martinez, J. Martin, P. Gurecki 12:00 Noon TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS 7:00 PM V. Manfredonia, J. McDermott, V. Profitt, J. Rath

Altar Servers for the Week of December 14th Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday

6:45 AM L. Daniels & J. McDermott 9:00 AM K. Bleistine & M. Bleistine

Monday Night Novena S. Vostenak & A. Erdmann

Thursday – Friday – Saturday* 6:45 AM L. O’Neill & M. Wabs 9:00 AM R. Rogers & A. Martin * No 6:45 AM Mass

Wedding Banns

Please pray for all who are entering into the Holy State of Matrimony most especially:

Michael Shone & Kara Podlinski

502

9

Readings for the Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015

TLM ~ Second Sunday of Advent ~ St. Nicholas, BpC

Reading I - Baruch 5:1-9

Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever: wrapped in the cloak of justice from God, bear on your head the mitre that displays the glory of the eternal name. For God will show all the earth your splendor: you will be named by God forever the peace of justice, the glory of God's worship.

Up, Jerusalem! Stand upon the heights; look to the east and see your children gathered from the east and the west at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that they are remembered by God. Led away on foot by their enemies they left you: but God will bring them back to you borne aloft in glory as on royal thrones. For God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low, and that the age-old depths and gorges be filled to level ground, that Israel may advance secure in the glory of God. The forests and every fragrant kind of tree have overshadowed Israel at God's command; for God is leading Israel in joy by the light of his glory, with his mercy and justice for company.

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6

R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men dreaming. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing.

R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed.

R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the torrents in the southern desert. Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.

R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, they shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves.

R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

502

10

Reading II - Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11

Brothers and sisters: I pray always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

Gospel - Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."