current news and other happenings
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.
as of 25 April
PARISH EVENTS
BINGO!
Knights of Columbus Council 7774 will be conducting a $1,000 progressive bingo every Friday - 7:00PM - 10:00PM at the Elm Fire Hall, Route 30-Elm. Come out for an evening of fun. There is no smoking in the bingo hall. Bingo proceeds will benefit various charities. For information, call Ed Raubertas at 609.561.1933.
May
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The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated at St. Lucy's Church on Sunday at 10:00AM.
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The Sacrement of Confirmation will be celebrated at St. Lucy's Church on Saturday at 11:00AM
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Applications for the Ronald A. DeNafo Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 7774 are available in the back of both churches. The scholarship is available for any graduating senior whose family is registered at the Parish of Blessed John XXIII or St. John Neumann, or for a child, stepchild, or grandchild of a member of the K of C Council 7774. Members of the Columbine Squires Circle 4615 are also eligible. This year’s award is $4000, paid in $1000 installments for four years. Completed applications and transcripts must be received by the K of C Council 7774 no later than May 16,2008
May
2-4 WOMEN’S RETREAT –. This year the new location for retreat will be at the lovely beach front San Alphonso Retreat House in Long Branch, NJ. The cost for the weekend is $160.00, with a $50.00 deposit. For information, please call Carmella Gelone at 609-561-4734.
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“Walk for Life” to benefit Good Counsel Homes for Pregnant moms and their children, born and pre-born. Location of walk for our area is Haddon Heights Park (Camden County) For information or to obtain forms, contact Brenda Quinn at olvbquinn@aol.com or 856-423-3468. Donations can be sent c/o Brenda Quinn, 268 Genesee Rd., Clarksboro, NJ 08020.
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CATHEDRAL RESTORATION BENEFIT CONCERT
What a Wonderful World”, a warm mix of popular songs from Broadway and Hollywood, and classical favorites will be sung by Tonia Tecce, arranged and orchestrated by Grammy Nominee Byron Olson, conducted by Grammy Recipient Ettore Stratta and produced by Gold Record Recipient John Vanore.
Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 2:00pm – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Broadway & Market Sts.,Camden. Cost of tickets is $20.00. All proceeds will benefit the Cathedral restoration
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ARE YOU IN YOUR FIRST 5 YEARS OF MARRIAGE??
Evening of Music for Newly Married Couples with recording artist Greg Walton
Saturday, June 7, 2008, 7:30-9:30pm
St. Mary’s Church Hall in Cherry Hill.
The evening will include stories and songs by Greg Walton, Catholic recording artist, along with dessert, discussion and door prizes. THERE IS NO CHARGE, but pre-registration is required by May 30. E-mail name and phone number to: NewlyMarried@camdendiocese.org or call 856-583-6164.
A Thank you note from Sr. Marge in Kentucky
“Dear Friends at Blessed John:
A great big thank you for the wonderful gifts you sent recently. Just like babies, late arrivals are most welcome.
This extra day in February has turned out to be a dreary one. We are in the area which received little snow, although the cold has had an effect on the folks here.
Wishing you every wondrous gift as we approach the Resurrection with the special hope and joy it brings. Sister Marge”