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DDAILY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 23, 2015 9:00AM Philip Mylod by Joe Princiotta 5:00PM George Sciorra by June & Jeff Fabach Sunday, May 24, 2015 8:00AM John & Margie Iannini by Ponsiglione Family 10:00AM People of the Parish 12:00N Raymond Stevenson by Roy & Brenda Jackson Monday, May 25, 2015 9:00AM Mr. M. Lima by Joseph Princiotta & Family Tuesday, May 26, 2015 9:00AM Rocco Sergi by Agresta Family Grey Book Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:00AM Mimi Tunis by Mary Mangold Thursday, May 28, 2015 9:00AM Rolfe J. Humphries by Sandra Wepprecht Friday, May 29, 2015 9:00AM Grace Merkel by Evelyn Macerino Saturday, May 30, 2015 9:00AM Mary Ann Altobelli by Creamer Family 5:00PM Peter Helmstetter by Mary Winter Sunday, May 31, 2015 8:00AM Laverne Peterson (Living) by Joseph Princiotta 10:00AM Rose Marie Brennie by Dominick & Camille Agresta 12:00N People of the Parish

Sunday Scripture Here are next Sunday‛s Scripture readings

MOST HOLY TRINITY First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40

Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, May 25, 2015 MEMORIAL DAY – OFFICE CLOSED 8:15AM MM Novena & Rosary (Mon. thru Sat.)

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 7:15PM Finance Committee - APR 7:30PM Joy Prayer Group – PH#1 Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:30AM Hospitality After 9AM Mass - APR 6:00PM Girl Scout Troop #1270 – PH#1 6:30PM High School Youth Group - APR 7:00PM Separated, Divorced, Widowed – PH#2 8:00PM Knights of Columbus Social – PH#3 Thursday, May 28, 2015 9:00AM Helping Hands – PH#4 11:00AM Stokes Steppers – PH#1 6:30PM Jr. H.S. Youth Group - APR 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul – PH#2 Friday, May 29, 2015 8:00PM AA – APR Saturday, May 30, 2015 4:30PM Harbor House Appeal Sunday, May 31, 2015 8:00AM Harbor House Appeal At All Masses

The Feast of Corpus Christi This feast presents an extraordinary opportunity for all of us to appreciate this special means of communion with our Savior, to receive it faithfully and to reflect on its meaning for ourselves, our community and the entire church.

Our community of Epiphany will respond by organizing a Eucharistic procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 7 immediately following the 12:00 noon Mass.

As a Catholic community, all parishioners are being encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to join together in deepening our faith and celebrating the Eucharist.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

LORRAINE BEAVER, MARY WILKIE, REV. WILLIAM SANTELIZ, JOAN MAZZA, JOYCE PERCCIACANTO , JILL FREDRICKS, JOHN CASTELLUCCI, LIA SORRENTINO, JACQUI MIGNONE, GARY NODES, ANN MADDEN, JOAN MAZZA, PETER KIRALY, MARY ONEY JOHNSON, CATHY BOYD, ED PUZIO, BARBARA CHRISTOFFERSEN, JOHN TALTY, FRANK FURMAN SR., WILLIAM SANTELIZ, HANK STEINBACH, ANN WHITE, MARY STASIO, JOE MIGNONE, BARBARA GLENN, VICKI COPE, GLORIA MARTINEZ, ROSALEEN SCHWAHN, HERBERT SOUTHARD, KRISTIAN HUBBARD

“Please Pray For the Sick” list is for those parishioners who are in need of further prayers from our “Prayers of the Faithful”. They will remain on the list for 2 months, after which time their names will be moved to the Grey Book.

Oh, God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a warm home, help me to remember the homeless. When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer. And remembering, help me to destroy my complacency and bestir my compassion. Make me concerned enough to help, by word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted. Samuel F. Pugh

Attention all Liturgical Ministers! Effective June 2015, Christine Forman will resume scheduling all weekend liturgical ministers. When you require time off, please contact her at forman_christine@hotmail.com, text or call 732-546-8728, or leave a message in the church office.

Parish Office Summer Hours Beginning Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day) through Labor Day, 2015 the parish office will close every day at 3:00PM. We will still open at 9:00AM daily.

Vigil Light Prayer

Lord, May this candle be a light for You to enlighten me in my difficulties and decisions. May it be a fire for You to burn out of me all pride, selfishness and impurity. May it be a flame for You to bring a warmth into my heart towards my family, my neighbors and all those who meet me. Through the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, I place in your care those I come to remember.

For the week beginning May 24, 2015

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Tabernacle is for;

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Blessed Mother is in memory of Maria Santos by Lois Grizzaffi;

The Vigil Lamp in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is for;

The Vigil Lamp in front of St. Joseph is for;

For the intentions of the 10:00AM Mass on Sunday, June 21, will be offered for our father‛s living and deceased. If you wish to have your father‛s (grandfather‛s, etc.) name on the altar for this Mass, please pick up a Father‛s Day Mass Remembrance envelope in the Commons Area. If your Father/ grandfather is still living and you wish to send him a special card, please stop in the parish office.

Jacob Michael Nowak child of Michael & Amy

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS CORNER 5/24/2015

***Our Current Budget*** This week our collection totaled $6,592.00 This is $3,371.00 short of what we need to fund our budget. Please try to increase your weekly offering. We had 250 parishioners use envelopes last Sunday.

Our Annual Appeal – 2015 Our Goal is $48,000. As of 5/20 we have received pledges totaling $29,568.00. This is from 153 of our parishioners, this represents 61.6% of our goal. Visit (www.churchofepiphany.org for the Online Giving Link.

The website is also a convenient place to look up the current Parish monthly calendar, as well as the current Ministry schedule.

Christmas Club for Christ envelopes are available for 2015. Please participate in this as the 2014 program was very beneficial to our Parish. You may pick up your box of envelopes in my office. Thank you. Jim

We are a tax-exempt non-profit Organization and gratefully accept donations from last will and testament‛s and/or stock to assist in carrying out our mission. For more information, please contact Michele at Wells Fargo Advisors (800-533-6163) May God Bless you for your generosity.

“COMMEMORATIVE BRICK CAMPAIGN” Consider purchasing an Epiphany Commemorative Brick for any upcoming Graduation, Wedding or other special family celebration, or a memorable acknowledgement for your loved one. The cost is $150 for a 4x8 inch brick and $200 for an 8x8 inch brick. There are plenty of spaces left. Please consider purchasing one. Thank you.

“The Tree of Life” Look at the tree in our Worship area. This is another way to perpetuate the memory of a loved one, or to memorialize someone. The engraved leaf costs $500 and a stone in $2500. Both of these can be paid in installments with monthly payments.

PATHMARK COMMUNITY REWARDS – Have you heard the news?

Introducing the New Pathmark Community Rewards Card!

Important Details & Highlights: • Community Cards will be available store-wide.

Supporters who do not receive a card by mail can simply pick up their New Community Rewards Card at any Pathmark Customer Service desk.

• No Phone Option >>> Supporters MUST USE THEIR “ACTUAL CARD. Participation will be extended to A&P and other food stores in the future!

Now when you use your Pathmark Club Card, you‛ll continue to receive your current rewards…AND you can also earn 1% for the Church of Epiphany.

TD BANK: AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TD us Bank will make an annual contribution to our church, based on the average balance of your accounts: Checking Savings Money Market Certificate of Deposits Retirement All information regarding accounts included in the program is kept strictly confidential.

SIGN UP TODAY It‛s simple. Your TD Bank representative can register you. Tell them you want to register with the Church of Epiphany‛s Affinity program. This is another program that you can utilize to help our Parish. There is no cost to you, but we can receive additional support without any extra expense. You must tell the TD Bank teller that you want your ACCOUNTS LINKED TO THE EPIPHANY AFFINITY PROGRAM. THANK YOU!! “FOR HEAVEN SAKE” 732-449-7253 FOR HEAVEN SAKE is a religious gift shop located at 608 Brighton Ave., in Spring Lake Heights. When a parishioner that makes a purchase in their store and designates “the Church of Epiphany”, we will receive a $1 donation from their store. Please visit their store when you want to purchase a religious gift. Thank you.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE OUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE!

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPCOMING DATES:

Summer Religious Education for Grades 3rd-6th If you already registered your child for our Summer Sessions, Thank you!! If you have not registered your child it is not too late!!! Please contact the Religious Education Office.

The summer session begins on June 29, 2015 through July 9, 2015 from 8:45AM to 12:30PM. Due to class size limitations of 15 students per grade, registration is filling up quickly.

We are in need of CCD Teachers & Aides for the 8 day summer session, 8:45AM-12:30PM starting June 29 – July 9th. Please contact Kim Lorentzen at 732-785-0576 or at kim@epiphanychurchofbrick.org, if you can help. Thank you!

Middle School Youth Group: When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month,

6:30PM – 8:00PM Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR

High School Youth Group:

When: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30PM – 8:00PM

Where: The Church of Epiphany – APR

Fall Religious Education Fall Religious Education registration has been extended to May 31st. In order to get your reduced tuition rate please register your child on or before that time! Please contact the Religious Education office for details.

Vacation Bible School Join us for EVEREST “Conquering Challenges with God‛s Mighty Power”.

Where: Epiphany Church When: July 20 – 24 Time: 9:30AM - 12:30PM Ages: 3 – 10 (must be potty trained) Fee: $35.00 Per Child (includes T-shirt)

Limited to the first 65 paid students!

Registration begins May 1st. Please visit the Religious Ed office to sign up.

We are in need of Vacation Bible School Volunteers. If you are able to help out the week of July 20 - 24 please give Dana in Religious Ed a call! Thank you!

You‛re a Grand Old Flag!

Come to the MAGI Luncheon!!

Join with friends for an afternoon of fun and friendship, delicious lunch and prizes!

Date: June 11, 2015 Where: Epiphany – APR

Time: 12:00PM – 3:00PM Price: $12.00/Per Person

Drop off your checks at the Church office or mail to Church of Epiphany, 615 Thiele Rd., Brick, NJ 08724 Attn: Ann White.

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Gospel: John 20:19-23

John describes Jesus‛ first visit to the disciples after his resurrection. He gave them the Holy Spirit and the power to forgive other people or hold them responsible for their actions.

“In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groaning. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the holy ones according to God‛s will.”

The Pentecost event is so well known. The signs of fire, wind and noise accompany the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. What was is no more, as the fear which brought them together was unlocked as were the doors and a new era began.

The Spirit which Jesus breathed into the apostles became the breath of new life for the church as the Spirit of God sent them to renew the face of the earth. As the doors were opened, the windows of Aggiornamento of Pope Saint John 23rd allowed new life to spring forth in the church. The Spirit comes to us in our weakness today, as we do not have all the answers but He intercedes for us, allowing us to be spirit driven to bring the gospel to our waiting world.

Around the Diocese

Bishop O’Connell to Receive Humanitarian Award Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is pleased to announce that Bishop David O’Connell will be the recipient of the Richard J. Hughes Humanitarian Award at our 26th Annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance, on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton. If you wish to become a sponsor, include a congratulatory ad in the program journal, or would like more information on the event, please go to www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org or contact Nancy Tompkins at 609-394-5181 x1161.

A Note From Bishop O‛Connell All Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton are asked to pray for the victims of the tragic earthquakes in Nepal. The devastation there is almost incomprehensible to us. Anyone able and willing to help is encouraged to contribute directly online to: www.crs.org or send contributions to:

Nepal Earthquake Relief Catholic Relief Service

PM 17090 Baltimore, MD 21297-0303

HELP SUPPORT HARBOR HOUSE Harbor House provides a safe haven and caring environment for vulnerable youth to enable them to unlock their potential and learn skills that will empower them to build healthier lives, relationships and futures.

Harbor House, invites bike riders and SAG (Support & Gear) volunteers to join the 2015 Ride for New Beginnings, a 5-day, 400-mile bike ride June 24 through 28 (3-day option also available). The fully supported ride will go along coastal NJ to Chincoteague, VA, and back. Visit http://oceansharborhouse.org/bike-tour/. Harbor House will be here to the weekend of May 30/31 to speak at all Masses.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR THE MONITOR The Diocese of Trenton’s newspaper, The Monitor, seeks a full-time associate editor to join its award-wining publishing team. Person selected for this position will be responsible for writing and editing high-quality articles for The Monitor’s print and digital editions, as well as have a leading role in coordinating the day-to-day flow of content through the production process. For more information on this position please see posting on bulletin board in Commons area, or come to the parish office to see full job advertisement.

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