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On June 8th, there will be both a Mass and a Rally in defense of Religious Freedom in Trenton, NJ.
The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption at 151 N. Warren Street, Trenton, NJ.
The Mass will be followed by the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally at Noon on the Statehouse Steps at the NJ State Capitol located at 125 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ.
For additional information on the Mass and the Rally, please see the attached flyers.
You have enjoyed our breakfasts and our first ever Italian Pasta Dinner. We invite you to join us on Saturday, June 30th for another “first” dining event … “A Night with the Knights – Latin Dinner Dance Fundraiser”. Our theme for this dinner will be Latin delight, featuring a menu prepared by our own Brother “Uncle Pete” Vazquez, who has delighted many with his delicious Latin cuisine at his restaurant and Salsa Night events. In addition to the excellent food, we plan on providing music for your dining and dancing pleasure by Salsa Nights own DJ Chepo.
More information to come. Just make sure to mark your calendars for this event.
All are welcome, with the hope of bringing together the entire Parish family and extended community as well as Uncle Pete's Family, Friends and Traditions continued values.
If you've been to Salsa Night, you'll know what to expect!
On May 10th at the Council's Business Meeting, Mary Woodruff was awarded a certifcate and $250 in gift cards as the 10th grade winner in the New Jersey State Council's Essay Contest. On behalf of the State Council, she was given the award by Council Youth Director, Kyle Beckman. Mary read her winning essay on the the theme "What Being Charitable Means to Me" to the assembled council. Mary's proud parents, Robert and Eva Jane Woodruff were also in attendance.
Congratulations Mary on a job well done!
Please assist at our annual Mother's Day Bouquet Sale which will take place this weekend, May 12-13, after all Masses. See Robert Woodruff in the narthex after the Mass you attend to aid in this sale. Proceeds benefit our pro-life work. Thank you.
Did you know that if you work with the youth in our parish or diocese, in ANY capacity, even only in a temporary or 'substitute' role, you MUST become certified in the "Protecting God's Children" program? ALL parish volunteers, over the age of 18, who have contact with minors, including volunteers involved in Religious Education, Vacation Bible School, Social Ministries, Boy Scouts, Squires, Knight's youth activities (example – youth free throw competition), and so on are required to become certified.
Since our council strongly participates in all of our parish ministries, and many diocesan programs, we strongly encourage our entire council to go through the certification process so that we will always be ready to support youth activities in our parish and diocese. The process is fairly simple, you need to attend a three hour training program, "Protecting God's Children", and then go through a painless background check which requires being fingerprinted. Our Brother Knight, Anthony Primiani and his wife Barbara teach the session, and it is being offered on June 4th from 9:00am- Noon, or 7:00pm – 10:00pm.
Please pre-register online at VirtusOnline. If you have any questions, please see the weekly parish bulletin, or contact Anthony Primiani at (908) 806-6637.
The Knights of Columbus would like to invite the parishioners of Saint Magdalen de Pazzi to our monthly Prayer of the Rosary.
May 20th, after the 9:00am Mass
We will be praying in the church and as always, all are welcomed to attend.
Since the time of our nation’s founding, public prayer has been an essential part or our heritage. The tradition of designating an official day of prayer actually began with the Continental Congress in 1775. On October 3, 1789, President George Washington issued a National Day of Thanksgiving Proclamation, and since that time, American Presidents have continued this important tradition.
In 1952, by a joint act of Congress, the National Day of Prayer was signed into law. In 1988, the law was amended to read as follows:
The President of the United States shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.
Next Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 is the National Day of Prayer and we will be gathering as a Brotherhood at the 7AM Mass. Please come and join your brothers as we pray for our nation during this troubled and difficult time. If you can not attend the Mass at 7 AM please plan to take some time during the day to pray for our nation and our leaders.
One of our Governors stated in her proclamation:
“A day of prayer allows us the opportunity to acknowledge our many blessings, to contemplate the numerous challenges that we, as a society and a nation, face here at home and throughout the world, and to rededicate ourselves to helping others.”
This year’s theme, One Nation Under God, is based on Psalm 33:12: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Words that a Knight can take to heart.
I hope to see you there.
God Bless,
Jim Vargas – Evangelization Activities
With all the recent attacks on the Catholic faith in the past few months, we as Knights need to be better prepared to defend our rights and our faith. To that end, Father Tim will be sponsoring a very important program which all Knights should attend. The program will be held Wednesday, May 2, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the St. Magdalen Church Parish Center Gym. Our Diocese has formed a task force for public policy on which Father Tim has been asked to participate. The task force has initiated a plan to provide formation sessions in parishes on the very important and timely issue of religious liberty and the freedom of conscience.
The Diocese has chosen our Parish to pilot this evening formation session. There will be an informational talk, representatives from various Diocesan offices present, and the evening will be videotaped in order to review the format and provide feedback.
Father Tim has asked the Knights to come out and participate in the event. If you are available next Wednesday, please come out and hear this important talk on public policy and the role that each of us can play in defending our faith.
Life Choices has begun the initial stages of a new and very important program! 
Together we can “lay the corner stone” of a residential program that we call Grandma’s House. Grandma’s House is a place where homeless women will find care and concern combined with the structure to grow, learn and become independent. Our housing will be available for homeless women who are pregnant or who have young children and for young moms escaping domestic violence. Imagine the joy of independence these families will experience when they are able to develop and live autonomously through your generosity.
This program will provide a means to metamorphosis – a life-changing program! Continue reading Life Choices Maternity Home, Grandma’s House
We will be conducting the new Squires Investiture Ceremony on Saturday, April 28th beginning at 6:30 in the Parish Center Gym. There are ten new Squires that will officially join our ranks, bringing our total Squires circle to about 35. This is a beautiful, formal ceremony attended by the Knights of Columbus, full Color Corps and already Invested Squires. So the dress code calls for suit/blazer & tie for all Squires attending. Our Officers have been preparing diligently to conduct the ceremony with utmost reverence to help the new Squires embrace our mission. The ceremony will start at about 6:45 and will last about 45 minutes. Only members of the Knights of Columbus and Squires may attend the actual ceremony. Parents and family members who are not Knights or Squires are encouraged to attend the reception afterwards at about 7:30.
Here is the current expected list of New Squires:
- Gabino Careaga
- Daniel Carman
- James Castanza
- Ivan Colom
- David Cucci
- Dimitri Henry
- Kade Larkin
- Adrian Marsiglia
- Matthew Montera
- Nicholas Pedro
We encourage all Squires to attend and support the new Squires and parents to attend this great event and enjoy the reception following the Ceremony.
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