Weekly Newsletter

Blessed afternoon Friends.

Hope this note finds you well and enjoying the last remaining days of Summer. Today is just beautiful! Soon the sun will rise late, set early. We will pull out our sweaters and throw blankets. And be in awe of the leaves changing (and in dread of the raking)...How blessed we are to truly experience the creativity of all 4 Seasons here in Cape May County.

Get ready, here comes Autumn!!!

Blessings,

Michelle Dooley

Off Season Mass Schedule

St. Paul Church

Saturday: 4pm

Sunday: 8am & 10am

Maris Stella Church

Saturday: 5pm

Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, & 11am

Weekday Mass 8am

St. Paul Church

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Maris Stella Church

Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday

Camden Diocese Wedding Anniversary Mass

St Gianna Beretta Molla Parish, Northfield

Sunday, Sept. 25

3pm

For all couples celebrating their 25^th, 50^th, 60^th or greater ANNIVERSARY. Registration required, contact the parish office at 60-967-3746.

Diocesan Marian Pilgrimage

The Parish is looking for interested parishioners/friends who would like to join Father Kelly for this event. Saturday, October 29

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington D.C. If interested, please email the office here, or call the office at 609-967-3746.

9:30-11am - Arriva at the Basilica. Confession is available. Time to explore the Shrine, for private prayer and visit the gift shops.

11am - Official welcome. Concert of Sacred Music.

Noon - Lunch

1:30pm - Procession of Parishes, with their banners, in the Great Upper Church. Multi-Lingual Rosary and Crowning of he image of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

3pm - Holy Mass with Bishop Dennis Sullivan.

Departure following Mass.

Religious Education

If you have not registered your children for 2022-23 Religious Education, please do so quickly. Classes start mid-September. Please email here or call the Religious Education Office at 609-967-3017.

Becoming Catholic

If you or someone you know is not fully initiated in the Catholic Church (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) or a family member or friend has questions about becoming Catholic, please contact Deacon Bob at 609-287-9205 or email by clicking here. Or call Fr. Kelly at the office at 609-967-3746.

Home Blessing

If you would like to have your home blessed, please contact the office

(609-967-3746) and one of our Deacons or Priests will call you to make arrangements. I think House Blessings are so beautiful…a reminder that our home, our family is a little church!

Becoming a Deacon

Gentlemen (ages 30-55), Is God calling you to explore being His Deacon? The Office of the Diaconate is hosting a meeting to provide information and answer questions concerning the life and ministry of a Permanent Deacon. Saturday, October 1st 9-11am, at the Diaconate Center, 15 N. East Ave, Vineland (the old Sacred Heart High School).

Public Rosary

Public Rosary in honor of the last Fatima apparition, Sat. October 15, 12 NOON at the Maris Stella Church Grotto. We will pray for our Country, our families and the world. In the event of rain, we will move into the Church.

Online Giving Update

Our new on-line giving site is up and running!

Visit our giving page by clicking here.

Other ways to give:

* Text “GIVE” to

609-928-8020.

*Scan the QR code in bulletin

Questions?

Please call the office at

609-967-3746.

Fr. Riley Funeral

It is with sadness that I tell you, Fr. George F. Riley, OSA has passed away.

Fr. Riley spent many days here at St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, at Maris Stella Church. I am told he was quick with a joke & quicker with a smile. I have heard many wonderful stories. He was obviously well-loved.

His funeral will be live-streamed from St. Thomas of Villanova Church to Maris Stella Church, 7pm Monday, September 26. Please join us, at Maris Stella Church, 7pm, Monday 9/26, as we pay our respects to a wonderful, dedicated Priest.

House of Charity - Bishop's Annual Appeal

We have met our House of Charity - Bishop's Annual Appeal GOAL! Thank you to so many who have given so generously. The appeal is still continuing. Remember that the Parish gets 10% of our goal back and 75% of our overage. All this goes to local charities here in Cape May County (our Compassionate Care Outreach). Again, thank you for your generosity.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers needed to minister to hospitalized Catholics. For more information contact Sam Fulginiti, Associate Chaplain at Cape Regional Hospital via email or call: 856-701-8512.

Cookbook

Cookbook sales are going great! Thank you. Cookbooks are sold in the Parish Office during weekday business hours. If you want a cookbook & can only get it on the weekend, give me a call & I will have it for you in the sacristy. 609-830-2206

Branches & Holy Redeemer

Food insecurity is an ever-present issue here in Cape May County. Branches and Holy Redeemer Food Pantries feed many. They are able to do so because of your goodness and generosity. It is only through your goodness, thoughtfulness and generosity that Branches and Holy Redeemer Food Pantries can meet the needs of so many families. Baskets are in the gathering space of all our Churches: Sacred Heart, St. Paul & Maris Stella. Thank you! (both Branches & Holy Redeemer accept monetary donations also).

Upper Township Football Golf Outing

Upper Township Football Golf Outing is on Friday, September 23, at the Avalon Golf Club. For more information, please call Bill: 610-209-4935 or Greg:

610-656-9268.

National Life Chain Please join National Life Chain on Sunday, October 2, 2-3pm at the Intersection of Rts 9 & 47, Rio Grande. Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the USA! Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour praying for our nation and for an end to abortion.

Diocese of Camden ManUp South Jersey Men's Spirituality Conference

On November 12, 2022, the Diocese of Camden will host its fourth annual ManUp South Jersey Men’s Spirituality Conference. The 2022 conference theme is “Bringing Christ To The World.”

This conference features nationally renowned Catholic speakers, Reconciliation, faith-based exhibitors, Eucharistic Adoration, Holy Mass, time for spiritual reflection, breakfast, lunch, and more. For more information or to register, click here. Save $10 using promo code PB10