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Parish Mission Statement
Encountering Christ in word, sacrament and in each other, we serve to create hope and peace for our community and world.
Encontrando a Cristo en palabra, sacramento y en unos y otros, servimos para crear esperanza y paz en nuestra comunidad y mundo.
Encountering Christ in word, sacrament and in each other, we serve to create hope and peace for our community and world.
Encontrando a Cristo en palabra, sacramento y en unos y otros, servimos para crear esperanza y paz en nuestra comunidad y mundo.
A picture is worth a Thousand Words.
Rest in Peace, our dear friend Bonnie Cavanaugh!
On June 4, our loving God called Bonnie home. As many of you know, a few Februarys ago Bonnie was diagnosed with cancer and was told that she probably would not celebrate Christmas. Well, Bonnie celebrated two more Christmas seasons and then some with her beloved family and friends. Though she was healing at her home in Ormond Beach to be near her children, grandchildren and great grandson, Carson, she did come back here from time to time as the parish was dear to her. All the while, she handled the books for husband, Bob's business and made sure that all the various events they funded and supported at Holy Name School continued. When Bob got some time from one job to another and would head south to be with Bonnie, I would call her to warn her that "he's on his way, good luck." Truth be told, we saw that huge, kind heart that Bob had for the parish, Holy Name, any need or cause, become singularly focused with incredible love and prayer towards Bonnie, his wife of more than 50 years. Bob truly lived his marriage vows especially profoundly these last few years. We will celebrate a memorial Mass sometime late summer or early fall when things settle down, restrictions fully lifted and all can celebrate a life well lived. In the meantime, please continue to pray for Bob, his children, Paul and Brian, and their families.
We gather again as a Faith Community on Corpus Christi, June 14Click here for all the information and instructions for reopening as a parish community.
Clique aquí español. Weekend Mass Schedule
Mass will be livestreamed on Saturdays at 4:30 pm (English) and 6:00 pm (Spanish) from St. Joseph's Polish @ stjosephscamdennj.com and on Sundays with Bishop Sullivan from the Cathedral at 10:30 am @ camdendiocese.org until we are all able to join again "live."
Marian Altars helping us through Covid-19
"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comforts me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be." The Beatles made this line popular from their hit song, "Let it Be" and we know how profound an advocate she is for us. Mariannie had a lot of people send her their Marian Altars in their home. Click here to see the Gallery. When you get to the first picture, double click it and you will see the pictures in full through a slide show. The picture to the right is in the corner of my sitting room. It was given to me from a beloved, deceased Oblate and depicts the intimacy Mary has for Jesus and for us, her sons and daughters.
My Take: Weekly thoughts on the Pandemic (May 31)
My Take
All Things in Moderation Last weekend, every state began to “open up” and/or release some restrictions about socializing at the beach or public places. While some places seemed to respect the social distancing guidelines, it was clear that others had little regard for such practice as witnessed in some pool parties like that at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri or beach communities that attracted hundreds of young adults in close quarters with no masks. We certainly run the risk of a reoccurrence of this epidemic rather than a closing of it. Like everyone else, I would love to go to the shore, run the boardwalk, sit on the beach with family and friends and not worry about masks or distancing guidelines. But, we are not there yet. This reminds me of the maxim “all things in moderation.” While I wish I could put this into practice when it comes to sweets and “junk food,” there is great wisdom to the exhortation. We can be attentive to exercise and we can overdue it to where we are hurting ourselves or neglecting duties or, more important, loved ones. So, we need to achieve a balance. St. Francis de Sales said that we should do all things in moderation even the love of God. He gave us a powerful way to ensure this by asking us to be faithful to our “state in life.” Thus, the parent with good intentions who desires to spend many hours at the adoration chapel, but while doing so neglects caring for spouse and children, is probably not faithful to his/her “state in life.” We can love God in front of the Blessed Sacrament and while with our family and loved ones. Francis would ask us to examine what we really love to assess the state of our soul. Our Direction of Intention allows us to perform all of our actions out of love for God realizing that “nothing is small in the service of God.” So, as we hopefully look to more freedom and possibilities during this pandemic, let us be cautious and remember “all things in moderation” and seek to answer what it is that our heart loves and assess what needs to change or be strengthened. April 19 version: English or in Spanish April 26 version: English or in Spanish May 3 version: English or in Spanish May 10 version: English or in Spanish May 17 version: English or in Spanish May 24 version: English or in Spanish May 31 version: English or in Spanish A few updates (May 24)Know that you are all missed dearly. .
Novenas on Wednesday & Thursday (7:30 PM)
Through Zoom, we will be offering a novena in Spanish on Wednesday evening and in English on Thursday beginning at 7:30. This will be completed in time for rosary sessions at 8 PM.. You simply need to click on the link for that evening. Novena materials will be provided by sharing of my screen. Let us offer these novenas for healing as we navigate this pandemic.
Click here for Wednesday night Zoom Click here for Thursday night Zoom, Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Jesús mío, creo que estás presente en el Santísimo Sacramento. Te amo por encima de todas las cosas y deseo recibirte en mi alma. Como ahora no puedo recibirte sacramentalmente, entra al menos espiritualmente en mi corazón. Te abrazo como si ya estuvieras allí y me uno completamente a ti. Nunca permitas que me separe de ti. Amén. Sunday Homilies during Coronavirus TimeFourth Sunday of Lent (Man born Blind) here español
Fifth Sunday of Lent (Raising of Lazarus) here. español Palm Sunday here. español Easter Sunday here español Divine Mercy Sunday here. español Third Sunday of Easter. here español Fourth Sunday of Easter. here español Fifth Sunday of Easter. here español Sixth Sunday of Easter. here español Seventh Sunday of Easter (Ascension Sunday). here español Pentecost Sunday. here español Censo 2020
Un mensaje de Andrés Arango, delegado del Obispo para el Ministerio Hispano y Director de Evangelización:
Es muy importante que se sepa cuantos hispanos estamos en esta área, ya que de eso depende mucho de los recursos asignados a nuestros Estado y ciudades. Por ahora, pueden de una manera muy fácil responder el censo por internet o teléfono. Aquí les envío el enlace del censo en español: https://2020census.gov/es.html Cuando usted responde al censo, sus repuestas permanecen anónimas. Estas solo se usan para generar estadísticas. La ley obliga a la Oficina del Censo a proteger sus respuestas y mantenerlas estrictamente confidenciales. Introduction to Salesian Spirituality
Many pastors are learning new technologies in an effort to reach out to our parishioners. This is my first attempt at using Screencast-O-Matic. I am using the "free" version which limits me to 15 minutes. You may say 15 minutes is 15 too many. So, you may get the impression that I am rushing to cover the material. At the bottom right hand corner, maximize the screen so that you may view the PowerPoint presentation in full screen format. If you have any questions, email me at: johnfisherosfs@gmail.com Eventually, I will develop more and have the links next to the title. The first is an Introduction to Salesian Spirituality which I borrowed heavily from a great Salesian scholar, Wendy Wright. Here is the link.
Pope Francis' Prayer to Blessed Virgin on the Coronavirus
O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen. Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Oh María, siempre brillas en nuestro camino como señal de salvación y de esperanza. Nos confiamos a ti, Salud de los enfermos, quien en la cruz participó en el dolor de Jesús, manteniendo su fe firme. Tú, salvación del pueblo Romano, sabes lo que necesitamos y estamos seguros de que proveerás para que, como en Caná de Galilea, podemos volver a la alegría y al banquete después de este tiempo de tribulación. Ayúdanos, Madre del Amor Divino, para conformarnos a la voluntad del Padre y hacer lo que nos dice Jesús, quien ha asumido nuestros sufrimientos y llevó nuestras penas para guiarnos, a través de la cruz, a la alegría de la resurrección. Amén. Bajo tu protección acudimos, Santa Madre de Dios. No desprecies las súplicas que te dirigimos en nuestras necesidades, antes bien, líbranos de todo peligro, oh Virgen gloriosa y bendita. Word on Fire: Daily Gospel ReflectionsBishop Robert Barron offers daily Gospel reflections to break open the Word of God in meaningful ways. It can be yours through email in English or in Spanish. Click here to get started.
Conozcan sus derechosAquí contiene información muy importante con respecto a posibles redadas de inmigración. Aquí está un video "conozca sus derechos" en inglés que debe ver y aquí en español. Aquí está un video titulado "Preparando a su familia" en inglés y en español. El tercer video titulado "conectándose a su comunidad" está en inglés y en español.
Educar a su comunidad sobre Acciones de Cumplimiento: Recursos para la preparación y Protección ¿Recursos; Conoce tus Derechos (KYR): Es importante que las personas conozcan sus derechos en la interacción con los agentes de inmigración. Para más información, ver:
Action Alert: ICE RaidsDear Faith Leaders and ALL peoples of conscience:
As you are well aware, the Trump administration has announced that there will be large raids in at least 9 cities throughout the country by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) beginning this weekend. According to news reports, individuals and families with “final orders of removal/deportation” are anticipated to be targeted. According to our own information and what has been shared by many of our partner immigrant rights and advocacy organizations, many of these individuals and families have been denied fair and just treatment under law and have been deprived of “due process”. Children will likely be separated from their parents, spouses will be torn apart, and as breadwinners are arrested, households will be thrown into economic chaos. We also anticipate that these raids will result in collateral arrests, meaning persons that are undocumented but do not have a final order of deportation will likely be detained as well. “Undocumented does not mean illegal – no human being is or can be considered illegal – for Islam and our various faith traditions teach that we are all ennobled and sanctified by God as a result of the infusion of the Divine spirit within each and every one of us and must be treated with the utmost of respect and honor and in America, at its base, this means a path to citizenship for the DACA recipients, Dreamers, TPS and the undocumented,” said Imam Saffet A. Catovic, Muslim Chaplain, Drew University. Faith in New Jersey (FINJ), its Religious Leadership and its constituent faith communities, religious congregations and partner organizations are mobilizing our trained rapid Response teams on the ground and across the state to support and protect our families, and where and when necessary provide sanctuary through the Statewide congregation sanctuary network to those unfairly targeted by this unwarranted governmental action. Rabbi Joel Abraham, of Temple Shalom in Scotch Plains stated, “Jewish history teaches us to remember what it was like to be a stranger, and to be oppressed. Make no mistake, our government is oppressing people it has ‘othered’ by calling them strangers. Our tradition, our text calls us to stand up because we know what this is like, because we went through the same experience, and, in as much as we have any power and wisdom, we must act.” Make no mistake, the social fabric of America is being unraveled and our historic reality as a nation of immigrants is being threatened by these immoral and unjust governmental actions. Our country’s motto - E Pluribus Unum – from the many and diverse multitude a unified nation - is crumbling before our very eyes. And this is tragic for, “America is a nation of immigrants. We are all created in God’s image and our nation’s policies must be filled with compassion in the pursuit of justice .” -Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz We, as peoples of faith and conscience, stand ready to safeguard and protect those among us, our neighbors, the refugee and migrant - our Sisters and Brothers in faith and humanity who are unfairly targeted and who are most in need during this dire time. We shall continue to stand by them and for the moral principles and ethical values which bind us as a nation for ‘the human tie that binds, should never be separated by force. Only evil tries to destroy love and love in action is justice. So TOGETHER let’s fight against evil!”- Rev. Heyward Wiggins, President of FINJ. What can you do (RIGHT NOW)? Show up and stand up – come out and join in one of the many protests/marches/rallies/vigils being held tonight and this weekend (what we in the Faith community call “Praying with our feet”) in our Garden State of New Jersey in support of immigrant rights. Learn the facts from elected officials, clergy and immigrant rights activists and oppose the ICE Raids and the unjust antiimmigrant governmental policies and the inhumane conditions for migrants in detention. You can find one near you by visiting lightsforliberty.org. Also Join FINJ this Sunday, in Newark, New Jersey at St. Lucy Church located at 118 7th Ave., Newark, N.J. 07104 beginning at 10:00am as we: > Inform and educate the local community about their rights. > Distribute KYR materials > Have a FACEBOOK LIVE as well. Share the ATTACHED FLYER with your network and post it on your social media platforms. #RESIST #ICEFREENJ #AbolishICE FOR NO ONE STANDS OR FIGHTS ALONE! What can you do (ONGOING) Connect and become actively involved with the programs and actions of migrant-led rights organizations and interfaith immigration coalitions in your area like Faith in New Jersey. Become informed and educated as to the issues at hand and what you can do to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors and fellow Jerseyman who are most in need. Our friends at LA RED and our national organization Faith in Action have provided the following information and materials to help you in this. This is an urgent moment to be certain our families are ready, so we strongly urge: • Share LA RED’s Deportation Defense Guide. Here is the guide. • Share Know Your Rights (English and Spanish) materials. For other languages, click here. • Rapid Response Hotline: Share your local hotline in the community. Materials: • From Raids to Deportation: A Community Resource Kit ICE Raid's Toolkit Immigrant Defense Project • Call Elected Officials: Contact local leaders in your jurisdiction and urge sheriff and police not to participate in raids or cooperate with ICE in sharing information about immigrants at risk. See this sample script for your calls. • Sanctuary: Share your local list of sanctuary congregations or share this list to find houses of worship that can provide housing to families that are scared of being in their homes or sending their kids to school. Remember LA RED team is here for you. Please reach out with questions, if you need help with an online training or defense organizing strategy. For Rich Morales: rmorales@faithinaction.org For Sara Melton, LA RED Lead Organizer: smelton@faithinaction.org In solidarity, En la lucha, Salam-Peace-Shalom Board of Directors Faith in New Jersey 609-256-4118, ext. 701 (Office) 203-278-2729 Cell www.faithinnewjersey.org Faith in New Jersey is a multi-faith and multi-racial network of faith leaders and faith communities working together to protect religious liberties and advance an immigration, racial, economic and human justice agenda at the local, state and federal level. Faith in New Jersey’s mission is to develop grassroots community leaders, analyze the policies that shape our communities, and mobilize faith voices and faith voters to effectively act on the prophetic call to build the Beloved Community. |
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