9:00 AM Ronald Brownlee, Jr., Harry & Mariann Lilley

5:00 PM Morris Ciulla, anniversary remembrance, req. by Wife & Daughters

Victor Greganti, req. by Daughters

Lena Bertoldi, req. by Alfred & Marie Testa

Frank Varallo, req. by Rose Gillespie

Susan Ragone, req. by Michele, Jamie & Michael Chiari

8:00 AM Parishioners

9:30 AM Jack Dugan, req. by Lena & Aldina Bertoldi

Monday August 18

7:00 AM Ronald Keith Brownlee, Jr. req. by Terry & Lou Casazza

9:00 AM NO MASS

7:00 AM NO MASS

9:00 AM Rosemarie Ritondaro, req. by Bob & Angie Andreacchio

7:00 AM John Dezutti, birthday remembrance, req. by Daughter & Family

9:00 AM William Johnson, req. by Cheryl Pepitone

Thursday August 21

7:00 AM NO MASS

9:00 AM Adeline M. Ochetto, req. by Barbara Daley

Friday August 22

7:00 AM Ida M. DeLiberis, req. by Deacon Dr. Bill & Maria DeLiberis

9:00 AM NO MASS

                                        Saturday August 23

9:00 AM Adeline Ochetto, req. by Lou & Emma Gaborde

5:00 PM Mary Schad, req. by Judge & Mrs. Rushton Ridgeway

Lena Bertoldi, req. by the Jacobs Family

Frank Varallo, req. by Donnie & Janine Robbins

Ronald K. Brownlee, Jr. req. by Cecilia, Steven, Bryan & Michael DelBeato

Catherine Masilotti, req. by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Moratelli

8:00 AM Jack Lovisone, req. by Kathy Kopreski & Family

9:30 AM Parishioners

                                        11:00 AM John Baker, req. by Doreen & Ron Falasca

The Blessed Mother Rose is given in for Special Intentions for the parishes of the Diocese of Camden as the Reconfiguration Process continues.

The Lord wants all people to love and honor his name. He says that those who honor Him by obeying all of His laws will be "made joyful in My house of prayer."

Paul describes his hopes that his fellow Jews will follow the example of the Gentiles he has been preaching to. He claims that just as God has mercy for their disobedience, He wishes to show mercy to the Jews as well.

A Canaanite woman begged Jesus to help her daughter, who was being plagued by a demon. Jesus at first refused her and said that "My mission is only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." The woman was so persistent that Jesus said she had great faith and then He healed her daughter.

Today’s readings are about outsiders and insiders, "them" and "us." The question of who "belongs" among the ranks of God’s chosen people is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. It takes some interesting twists today. In the first reading, Isaiah challenges those who might like to claim salvation for Israel alone. "Foreigners" will also be acceptable to God if they follow the Law. God’s house is "a house of prayer for all people." The second reading leaves us in no doubt that salvation is for everyone—Jew and Gentile alike. Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, assures us that God will have mercy on all. It is Jesus, in today’s Gospel reading, who surprises us at first. When a Gentile woman, a Canaanite, asks Him to heal her daughter, He answers rather harshly—he was only sent to the house of Israel; He can’t give children’s food to dogs! This faith-filled outsider speaks of her knowledge of the Creator—even dogs get some scraps. Surely there is love enough for everyone.

~ Margaret Bowman ~

August 10 collection - $10,527.38

Last year’s collection - $10,195.45

Good Stewards seek guidance in living a way of life where sharing their time, talent and treasure becomes a basic pathway to what God has intended for then.

In the past few weeks we have experienced several problem areas in the body of the church. Some people are too warm. Others are too cold. We have tried to adjust the air conditioning system to compensate for this, and we apologize for any discomfort caused to anyone who comes to worship at Saint Isidore’s. It is impossible to accommodate everyone’s preference at the same time: some like the room warmer, others like it cooler. We try to keep the temperature about 70 degrees throughout the building. Nonetheless, some places in the church may still be too warm, such as the children’s room; other places may still be too cool, such as seats underneath the blowers, especially when they first come on. During the remainder of the air conditioning season, we recommend that you dress so that you are comfortable and can participate at Mass without distraction, or sit in a seat where the temperature is more comfortable. A special note for those who may be in the children’s room; we have had several complaints that this area is too warm, especially when the outside temperature is high. We have adjusted the system to alleviate this problem. However, if it is still not fixed, please let us know so that we may make further adjustments. If the space is too warm, please don’t hesitate to come into the body of the church to participate at Mass.

Msgr. Burton

The opportunity for training for those interested in becoming a Lector and/or Eucharistic Minister will be available locally at St. Mary’s Church on Union Road, Vineland. Saint Isidore Parish is in need of more of both Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. Dates for the training sessions are Saturdays, September 20 & 27, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in serving your parish at the table of the Lord, please prayerfully consider this ministry. Anyone interested, please contact the Rectory at 691-9077 so that you can be registered for the sessions. There are sessions offered this Fall at other locations in the Diocese. If you cannot attend the sessions at St. Mary’s and are interested, call the Rectory for more information.

Volunteers for laundering the altar linens are needed. Volunteers are assigned to one month during the year and work along with a partner. During the month assigned, each volunteer will be responsible for two (2) weeks. Please call Gloria Castellini at 825-4216

There are tickets still available for the Saint Isidore bus trip to see the Tony award winning WICKED on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. followed by dinner at REMI’S. Tickets are $225. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at time of reservation. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Arlene at 696-2362.

Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one and needs a listening ear is invited to call Sr. Catherine at 691-9077, and someone from the Grief Support Team will contact you. The group meetings will resume in the Fall or sooner if we have potential new members. We also recommend that you consider the South Jersey Hospice Grief Support Group.

Summer is upon us and as we enjoy our family time in the sun together, we must remember that the needs of the less fortunate are many.

Our greatest needs are: cereal, canned or powdered milk, canned potatoes, canned fruit, tuna, chicken or beef broth, Jello, pudding, pasta and macaroni and cheese.

You can drop off your donations at the Rectory Office or leave them in the Gathering Space. Your contributions are always greatly appreciated!

Please note the following daily and weekend Mass changes at Sacred Heart Church. These changes are due to the cleaning and repairs to the bathroom, ventilation system, organ and church interior following the recent fire.

Weekend Masses for Sacred Heart Church, Vineland will temporarily be held in the air-conditioned Sacred Heart High School Gymnasium. Saturday Mass will be held at 5:00 PM and Sunday Mass at 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Weekday Masses will be held in the high school chapel at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Evening Masses will not be held on Tuesdays and Fridays. Confessions will not be heard at this time.

The entrance to Sacred Heart High School Gymnasium is accessible from East Avenue or Myrtle Street.

On Saturday, October 11, the Camden Diocese is sponsoring a Marian Pilgrimage, led by Bishop Galante to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. This year the Italian/American community is being highlighted, since the date of the event falls on Columbus Day weekend. If you are interested in making the Pilgrimage and/or would like to participate in the Procession and Crowning of Our Blessed Mother please contact Donna at (856) 845-8575 or e-mail donnabudd@dioceseofcamdenmariancommission.org.

Are you going to Rutgers in New Brunswick? The Catholic Center at Rutgers, located at 17 Mine Street, College Avenue Campus, is looking forward to welcoming you to the New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses. Please note the following information:

                                                                              12:00 PM Beach Student Center, Room 120ABC

                                                                              5:00 PM Cook Campus Center, Room 202A

470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, New York

(845) 848-7800 or www.dc.edu.

An Undergraduate Information Session for Adults will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hennessey Center in the Holt Room.

The walk starts at 11:00 a.m. For all of you "walkies" please note that this annual Walk is very affordable, has great giveaways with every level of registration and great prizes (Bikes & Gift Baskets) for the highest sponsored walkers with the most earned money. Register to receive T-Shirts, Wristbands for free rides at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, Professional Face Painting, Music, Refreshments and Strolling Magician. Have some fun and help Happy Home continue its work with homeless girls. Pre-register or donate to the Walk by calling Joanne McGuire at 609-408-3960.

Saturday evening, August 23^rd at Assumption Church, 276 W. White Horse Pike the corner of Pomona Road, Pomona, NJ. (609) 965-4021. The schedule for the evening is as follows:

                                                                                     6:30pm – Registration and Rosary

                                                                                     7:00 pm – Music and Praise

                                                                                     7:30 pm – Speaker, Kathy McCarthy

                                                                                    8 :00 pm – Exposition of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

                                                                                    8:15 pm – Healing Service

                                                                                   9:00 pm – Closing Prayer followed by fellowship

                                   For more information contact Servants of the Church representative Colleen McCully at (609) 646-9498.

The Diocese of Camden’s Marian Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, led by Bishop Joseph Galante, will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008. St. Isidore the Farmer Parish and Sacred Heart Parish together are sponsoring a bus. The bus will be leaving St. Isidore’s Parking Lot at 6:30am. There will be 27 seats available on the bus for our parish. The cost is $45.00 for both the Bus and Buffet Dinner and all tips. You may bring a bag lunch or eat at the cafeteria at the Shrine. The Bus will stop for a Buffet Dinner on the way back to Vineland. If interested, please call the Rectory at (856) 691-9077 to sign up. Seating is limited.