Jesus prayed, saying: “I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be in us, and the world may believe that you sent me.”
John 17:20
In this week’s Gospel. Jesus prayed for us. He prayed that all believers would experience the oneness that He shares with the Father. Oneness is not sameness or uniformity, but rather unity forged despite and through differences. Father and Son are perfect unity, while remaining distinct. Believers, though diverse in terms of culture, race, occupation, sex, and age, are declared one because they have in common the most important thing of all: faith in Christ (Gal 3:28). He prayed, too, for those who, through our discipleship, believe. Are you a good disciple? Do you lead others to Christ through your words and actions?
Allow your faith to transform you.
Welcome to the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit. Click here for more information on Upcoming Special Events & Programs.
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Building UP the Church of Jesus Christ!
Although we are delaying the building of a new church, we’re focusing our energy into Building UP the Church, that is our parish community.
Please come and join us as we ‘SHARE THE SPIRIT’ and celebrate Pentecost, our Parish Feast Day.
We will join together in celebration at:
4 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 18 in Mullica Hill
9 AM Mass of Pentecost on Sunday, May 19 in Woodstown – followed by breakfast in the parish center - sponsored by the Knights of Columbus from Woodstown and Mullica Hill
Come and visit with old friends, and meet new ones!
Please note: these are the only Masses scheduled for this Special Weekend of May 18/19.
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PREP Registration
Registration for our PREP 2013-2014 has begun. Registration forms must be mailed in, and all payments can be made online.
PREP Registration Form 2013
Those who are having trouble navigating the e-giving website to make a payment should call 1-800-333-3166 ext. 131.
Packets are available at the Mullica Hill and Woodstown offices for those who attended the summer program last year.
Religious Education Summer Program Contract 2013
Please attach a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate if your child was not baptized at our parish.
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House of Charity ~ Bishops Annual Appeal
Filling the Darkness With Light
The funds received for the House of Charity Bishops Annual Appeal are restricted to specific ministries and programs. Donations do not fund the administration of the House of Charity Appeal, so that 100% of every gift can go to support the many diocesan programs.
12% of all donations received go to Vocations, Seminarian & Permanent Diaconate Formation, and Care of Elderly Priests.
The huge responsibility of overseeing the promotion of vocations to the priesthood and religious life as well as the diaconate is a serious undertaking.
Please consider how you will support the House of Charity this year. Please click on this link to be directed to the Diocesan website where you can watch the campaign video or donate online.
Parish Goal: $ 138,191
Raised to Date: $ 66,594
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The Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit is a Roman Catholic parish serving south-central Gloucester County and northeastern Salem County, New Jersey. Our parish community was formed in 2010 from the former parishes of St. Ann in Elmer, St. Joseph in Woodstown and Holy Name of Jesus in Mullica Hill. We are a part of the Camden Diocese, under the leadership of the Most Reverend Dennis Sullivan.