faithFull FOOD DRIVE
We are accepting the food donations for the Faithfull Food Drive. All food donations may be dropped off at the Rectory during office hours, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and on Sundays.
News
NEWS
FROM THE BISHOP
REORGANIZATION- Read more here...
RESOURCES FOR CONNECTING WITH THE HOUSE OF CHARITY
Our theme this year involves "HOPE" and we begin this campaign with a heightened awareness of the good that this ministry brings about and the need for its services in the coming months.
Below are points of contact for the House Of Charity if you need us at any time.
Email for parishioners to contact:
Bishopsappeal@camdendiocese.org
House of Charity Website: camdendioces.org/HOC
House of Charity Facebook page: facebook.com/houseofcharitydoc
House of Charity on giving platform: bit.ly/HoC-online
"Faces Of Hope"
The House of Charity – Bishop’s Annual Appeal seeks to raise funds to provide care, respect, justice, peace and dignity for every soul in the Diocese of Camden. We ask that you prayerfully consider how this annual program provides solace, support and grace to thousands of your brothers and sisters in Christ and give, generously, in support of the 2021 House of Charity – Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
Your support of the 2021 House of Charity – Bishop’s Annual Appeal ensures the vitality of essential Diocesan ministries and programs that sustain the healing, teaching and redemptive Presence of Jesus Christ through the Diocese of Camden.
EMPLOYMENT
LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN OUR AFTERCARE STAFF. HOURS ARE 2:00PM-4:00PM
AND A VOLLEYBALL COACH
CONTACT MR. HOGAN: principal@smrschool.or
VOLUNTEER
PALM SUNDAY PASTA DINNER
We are in need of volunteers to help with our annual Palm Sunday Pasta Dinner on April 10th in Rosary Hall. Any time you are able to give is greatly appreciated. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO SIGN UP
ATTENTION RETIRED EDUCATORS
ST. Mary's School is looking for volunteers in the library. If you are interested please contact Mr. Steven P. Hogan 856-692-8537 or principal@smrschool.org
VOLUNTEERS FOR SOUP KITCHEN
We are looking for a few good men & women who can volunteer about 5 hours every Tuesday morning to help at the Soup Kitchen in Vineland from 9:30am—1:00pm . If interested, Call Pam @ Spirit & Truth Ministries for more information-at 856-265-4849.
SERVICE
CANTOR | LECTOR | EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
If you are interested in serving St. Padre Pio Parish as a Cantor, Lector or
Eucharistic Minister, please contact the Parish office for additional
information and to register for the School of Liturgy Formation Sessions.
856-691-7526
EVENTS
Holy Week Services 2023
Confessions
Monday, April 3rd
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Holy Thursday
Thursday, April 6th
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00pm
Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Good Friday
Friday, April 7th
Tenebrae Service - 7:00am
Our Lady of Pompeii church
Stations of the Cross - 12:oopm
Grotto
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 3:00pm
Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 8th
Easter vigil - 8:00pm
Our Lady of Pompeii
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 9th
Easter Sunrise Mass - 6:00am
Garden of Saints
Easter Mass- 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
Our Lady of Pompeii Church
9:00am- 1st Saturday
Are you in need of a miracle?
Do you have unanswered prayers?
Join us every Thursday at 7PM at
Our Lady of Pompeii Church
4680 Dante Avenue Vineland, N.J.
for our weekly novena to
St. Padre Pio, & ask him to intercede on your behalf, to bring your prayers to God’s ears.
The 1st & 4th Thursday of each month the Novena will take place before the celebration of Mass.
“Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”—St. Padre Pio
DIOCESAN SHRINE SCHEDULE
The CFR Sisters in Atlantic City have their twice-weekly food distribution up and running again. As such they find themselves in need. If any parish or school would like to donate granola bars, water bottles, packaged snacks (like peanut butter crackers), individually packaged pastries, donuts or muffins, applesauce or fruit cups, it would be appreciated. The best time for dropping off these items is Tuesdays and Thursday between 9:30 and 11:30 at the Father Benedict House (1421 Pacific Avenue - 609-852-2123). If you need to schedule a delivery outsideof these times or if you have questions, please call the convent at 609-343-1545.Thank you for your consideration.
SCAM ALERT!!!!!
Please be alert to the following email scheme. An email that states it is fromfr.robert.sinatra@gmail.com is a scam DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY REQUESTS!
*****IMPORTANT*****
Please know that your parish priests & parish staff members will never contact you via email to ask that you provide them with gift cards or assist them financially in a crisis situation. If you receive an email which is seemingly being sent by a priest or staff member requesting financial assistance of any kind, please report it to the parish office immediately, at
856-691-7526.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Every Catholic should be registered in a Parish. To become a registered member of our Parish family stop by or call the Parish office at 856-691-7526 or register online below.
DONATIONS
EYEGLASS DRIVE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- If you have any eyeglasses that you are no longer using, please drop them in the box in the back of church to be given to
the needy.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEED LARGE PRINT BOOKS
The Knights of Columbus are in need of LARGE PRINT Books to distribute to the residents of the Veterans Home in Vineland. If you are able to help with donations, please contact Carmine Amico at 856-691-7526 or books may be dropped off at the Parish office Monday thru Friday 9:00AM til 5:00PM.DONATING YOUR VEHICLE TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities (Diocese of Camden) Charitable Auto Resources for
Services (CARS) Program. The Catholic Charities CARS program
accepts any type of vehicle, running or non-running: cars, vans, trucks,
boats, mobile homes, motorcycles, golf carts, etc. Free towing and IRS
tax deduction forms are provided for your donation. To donate your
vehicle, call toll free:
1–877–586–9227, and PLEASE MENTION YOU
ARE DONATING YOUR VEHICLE TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES,
DIOCESE OF CAMDEN.
You can also donate your used vehicle online at:
www.catholiccharitiescamden.org
All proceeds from the Catholic
Charities CARS program benefit needy individuals and families in
parishes and throughout the 6 counties of South Jersey. Thank you very
much for helping the needy in our Diocese.
My dear parishionerz o St. Padre Pio Parish.
It iz I Batman, da rectory doggo. This will be my 2nd Thanksgiving and Christmas that I get to spend with the greatest daddo in the world. As you all know, I am a rescued doggo. That is something very special. It means that of all the other doggos in the galaxy, my daddo picked-ed me and gave me a home to call mine. I would like 2 help the other doggos & catz at Beacon Animal Shelter find furever homes lik me!!!
Can u pleaz donate something from dis list o stuff?
Thank you from Batman (da rectory doggo)
- Dog Food (Canned & Dry) Cat Food (Canned & Dry)
- Dog Treats (Small & Medium) Cat Treats (Crunchy & Soft)
- Toys that can be washed &/or Blankets(pre-washed)
- disinfected Sheets(pre-washed)
- Leashes ( varied sizes) Collars (varied sizes)
- Crate pads (varied sizes) Litter & pans
- Disinfecting wipes Bleach
- Disinfectant spray Towels (Large) pre-washed
- Paper Towels
Remember It takes nothing away from a human
To be kind to an animal.
All donations may be dropped off at the Parish office Mon. to Fri. from 9:00am til 5:00pm.
All monetary donations should be dropped off at the Parish office as well
Thank you for making a difference