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Pope Benedict XVI Announces Year for Priests
June 19- the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, also marks the start of the Year for Priests, a year-long celebration called for by Pope Benedict XVI.
The Year for Priests is timed with the 150th anniversary of the birth of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests worldwide.

In the Parish

Prayer of God's People: The Parishioners of Blessed John XXIII Church

Read and Share your knowledge on Our Parish History

Parish Registration
We encourage everyone who has received a parish re-registration form to send it back as soon as possible. Some of you may have filled this form within the last 3 years. If you have, then we don’t need them again. If you are not sure if you did so, please call the office.
We are trying to bring all records up to date. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. If there are adult children (age 18 & over, as well as any other adults), we ask that they register
themselves separately.

 

In Other News

Diocese launches major initiative to educate laity in parish ministry

Year of Saint Paul Proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI

Monthly Prayer Calendar for the Priest of the Camden Diocese

Saint of the Day

Free podcasts of the daily NAB Readings

Latest in Vatican News
Year of St. Paul and a Decree according to which special Indulgences on the occasion of the 2000th anniversary of the birth of St Paul the Apostle
and In Memory of Pope John Paul II on the annivesary of his death

 

 

Current News

Top Three Names to be Revisited
The Core Team was otified by the bishop that the 3 names submitted for our new parish name were already taken by other merging parishes. Therefore, it is necessary for us to submit 3 new names. The Core Team will revisit this issue when we meet again in September.

Core Team Meeting #7
The 7th Core Team Meeting focused on establishing the purpose and guidelines for the meetings taking place between the ministries of each parish. The ministries should plan on 6 masses per weekend for the new parish. In addition, we discussed the preliminary staffing requirements for the new parish. The next meeting is May 4th. The Core Team will review the finances of each individual parish and tabulate the top 8 choices for the new parish anme and feast date. more

A new web site has been launched to keep parishioners informed about the merger process. Please visit the site three parishes one family .

Parish Bulletin
This Week: June 14- 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Inside the Bulletin and our website:
Today's Readings, Prayers for our Military, Finance Corner, Treasures from our Tradition, Core Team News, Scripture Reflection, Local News, Stewardship Reflection

 

Pastoral Planning

For up-to date news about the merging of parishes, be sure to visit the Pastoral Section. Also, check on the Core Team News

  • Priest Conveners and Core Teams Commissioning Ceremony
  • Core Team members to be selected
  • Priest Convener and Assignments Announced by Bishop Galante
  • Priest Personnel board weighs assignments for merged parishes
  • The Process of Grief and Loss
  • Who, What, When, Where and Why
  • Coping with Change and Transition
  • Updated Timeline
  • Full Article in Star Herald
  • Nearly a third of diocesan priests to reach retirement age by 2015


    • Core Team News

    Meeting #7
    The 7th Core Team Meeting focused on establishing the purpose and guidelines for the meetings taking place between the ministries of each parish. The ministries should plan on 6 masses per weekend for the new parish

    Meeting #6
    The 6th Core Team meeting focused on the implementation of the merger of the Religious Education programs effective September 2009.

     

    Upcoming Events

    We would like to give you a "heads-up" as to what will be coming in the near future. We hope you will find this helpful in planning your schedules.
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    Reminders...

    Please remember to check this page weekly. We have several items we would like you to remember

    We Welcome
    New Parishioners
    New Members through Baptism

    We Remember
    Our Faithful Departed
    Prayers For Our Military

    Candle Memorials
    We remind you of the opportunity to purchase a candle in memory of a loved one (living or deceased), or special intention. The candles normally burn for seven days. There will be a new intention each week, provided we have a request.
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