1 From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners and Friends of Blessed Sacrament, It has been an evenul first month for me at Blessed Sacrament. I wish to thank you for your warm welcome in my new home and parish. I want to thank the parish staff for organizing the “Meet and Greet” last weekend, and the many parishioners who stopped in to say, “Welcome to Blessed Sacrament.” I had an opportunity to meet with our Parish Trustee’s last week, Vernon Smith and Steve Rusmisel. It was a golden opportunity to hear them speak of their history with the parish and for me to share with them some inial observaons on our parish community. One of the tasks from our meeng is to reacvate a Parish Finance Commiee. As a requirement of Canon Law and mandate from the Diocese, the Parish Finance Commiee ought to meet at least four mes a year and have real-me knowledge of the financial health of the parish. The priests of our Diocese were informed last week that the Diocese would be conducng an audit of 70 parishes. As stated in a leer from our bishop: I know, too, that financial stewardship is a dimension of parish life that requires our increasing vigilance in order to be accountable and transparent with the monetary giſts our good people provide for the mission of the Church. In order to lead with integrity, it is necessary that our financial reporng systems be strengthened. I have directed the Diocesan Finance Council and our internal administraon to propose a response in order to accomplish the internal audits of parishes in a mely way. The goal of the audit is to establish best pracces in the stewards of parish donaons. If a parishioner has a financial background and would have an interest in being part of the Parish Finance Commiee, please contact me at via the parish office or email [email protected]Last weekend, several parishioners asked about Molly, my brother’s bulldog. Originally, I was to dog sit this summer. However, my mother decided that she wanted to take care of Molly instead. As mom said, “she is more relaxed here with me.” Enjoy the final weeks of summer and I look forward to sharing more parish developments over the next few weeks. Blessings, Fr. Brian Mass Intentions for the Week August 4, 2019 Saturday - August 3 5:00 PM - People of Blessed Sacrament Sunday - August 4 7:30 AM + Patty DuBois r/o The Noonan Family 9:00 AM + June Bickram-Ramjohn r/o Doris and Tom Conly 10:30 AM + Mary Fahey r/o Tom and Eleanor Fahey 12:00 PM + Marianna & Pietro Evola r/o Giuseppa Armetta Monday - August 5 9:00 AM + Robert "Zachary" Bunsa r/o Alano Family 12:30 PM + Phyllis Yannuzzi r/o Husband Paul Tuesday - August 6 9:00 AM + Dominick Rizzitano r/o Frank and Helen Giesler 12:30 PM + Andrew Steward r/o Pat and Stan Winkler Wednesday - August 7 9:00 AM + Mr. & Mrs. Antonio DiMonte r/o Son 12:30 PM + Nellie O'Donohue r/o Ray And Denise Perone Thursday - August 8 9:00 AM + For those who mourn the loss of a loved one r/o The Yessman Family 12:30 PM + The Holy Souls in Purgatory r/o Parishioner Friday - August 9 9:00 AM + Marie Vallilo r/o Al and Gerry LoGiudice 12:30 PM + Charlie Fitzgerald, Birthday r/o The Noonan Family Saturday - August 10 9:00 AM + John, Nancy and Michael King r/o Family 5:00 PM + Roseanne Pucciarello r/o Anna Cifelli Sunday - August 11 7:30 AM - People of Blessed Sacrament 9:00 AM + Angela Tamuzza r/o Melchione Famiily 10:30 AM + Antonio Armetta r/o Vincenzo & Maria Armetta 12:00 PM + Robert Sheldon Hamrah, Birthday r/o The Noonan Family
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From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners and Friends of Blessed Sacrament, It has been an eventful first month for me at Blessed Sacrament. I wish to thank you for your warm welcome in my new home and parish. I want to thank the parish staff for organizing the “Meet and Greet” last weekend, and the many parishioners who stopped in to say, “Welcome to Blessed Sacrament.” I had an opportunity to meet with our Parish Trustee’s last week, Vernon Smith and Steve Rusmisel. It was a golden opportunity to hear them speak of their history with the parish and for me to share with them some initial observations on our parish community. One of the tasks from our meeting is to reactivate a Parish Finance Committee. As a requirement of Canon Law and mandate from the Diocese, the Parish Finance Committee ought to meet at least four times a year and have real-time knowledge of the financial health of the parish. The priests of our Diocese were informed last week that the Diocese would be conducting an audit of 70 parishes. As stated in a letter from our bishop: I know, too, that financial stewardship is a dimension of parish life that requires our increasing vigilance in order to be accountable and transparent with the monetary gifts our good people provide for the mission of the Church. In order to lead with integrity, it is necessary that our financial reporting systems be strengthened. I have directed the Diocesan Finance Council and our internal administration to propose a response in order to accomplish the internal audits of parishes in a timely way. The goal of the audit is to establish best practices in the stewards of parish donations. If a parishioner has a financial background and would have an interest in being part of the Parish Finance Committee, please contact me at via the parish office or email [email protected] Last weekend, several parishioners asked about Molly, my brother’s bulldog. Originally, I was to dog sit this summer. However, my mother decided that she wanted to take care of Molly instead. As mom said, “she is more relaxed here with me.” Enjoy the final weeks of summer and I look forward to sharing more parish developments over the next few weeks. Blessings, Fr. Brian
Mass Intentions for the Week
August 4, 2019
Saturday - August 3 5:00 PM - People of Blessed Sacrament Sunday - August 4 7:30 AM + Patty DuBois r/o The Noonan Family 9:00 AM + June Bickram-Ramjohn r/o Doris and Tom Conly 10:30 AM + Mary Fahey r/o Tom and Eleanor Fahey 12:00 PM + Marianna & Pietro Evola r/o Giuseppa Armetta Monday - August 5 9:00 AM + Robert "Zachary" Bunsa r/o Alano Family 12:30 PM + Phyllis Yannuzzi r/o Husband Paul Tuesday - August 6 9:00 AM + Dominick Rizzitano r/o Frank and Helen Giesler 12:30 PM + Andrew Steward r/o Pat and Stan Winkler Wednesday - August 7 9:00 AM + Mr. & Mrs. Antonio DiMonte r/o Son 12:30 PM + Nellie O'Donohue r/o Ray And Denise Perone Thursday - August 8 9:00 AM + For those who mourn the loss of a loved one r/o The Yessman Family 12:30 PM + The Holy Souls in Purgatory r/o Parishioner Friday - August 9 9:00 AM + Marie Vallilo r/o Al and Gerry LoGiudice 12:30 PM + Charlie Fitzgerald, Birthday r/o The Noonan Family Saturday - August 10 9:00 AM + John, Nancy and Michael King r/o Family 5:00 PM + Roseanne Pucciarello r/o Anna Cifelli Sunday - August 11 7:30 AM - People of Blessed Sacrament 9:00 AM + Angela Tamuzza r/o Melchione Famiily 10:30 AM + Antonio Armetta r/o Vincenzo & Maria Armetta 12:00 PM + Robert Sheldon Hamrah, Birthday r/o The Noonan Family
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Religious Education Updates
BAPTISM CLASSES For All New Parents
Wednesday August 7,—6:00 pm
Classes will be held in the Conference Room
2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
As of 7/11/19 Pledges total $135,100
From 391 parishioners
90.1% of goal
Balance needed to reach goal=$14,900
Every gift, no matter the size, is needed and appreciated. If you would like to make a pledge, or donate online, please visit: www.diometuchen.org/BAA, or mail your gift to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop’s Annual Appeal, P. O. Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000. Thank you for your generosity and stewardship.
Summer Service Hours:
All Religious Education students going into eighth grade in September are welcome to come do their Parish Service Hours for Confirmation over the summer. We will begin on Monday, July 8th. Call the Parish Office to schedule date and times. Hours offered: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM –2:00
Thursday, September 5th – Catechist Meeting at 7pm in the Parish Hall.
Important meeting – Catechists are required to attend.
Tuesday, September 10th – Virtus Training Session at 9am and 7pm in Classroom #1. All Catechists are required to be fingerprinted and Virtus Trained. Please call the Parish Office for details.
Sunday, September 15th – Catechetical Sunday celebrated at the 10:30am Mass.
All Catechists are encouraged to attend.
Sunday, September 15th – Kindergarten and First Grade Open House after the 10:30am Mass. This will be held downstairs. Kindergarten and First Grade Catechists are encouraged to attend.
Monday, September 16th – Religious Education Classes
begin. Catechists are asked to arrive 15 minutes
earlier to greet the children.
C A T E C H I S T’ S
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
VIRTUS TRAINING
The next VIRTUS training session will take place on Tuesday, September 10. There will be two sessions. 9am and 7pm.
Both sessions will take place in classroom 1&2.
VIRTUS training is mandatory for any adult working with minors in the church. This includes Catechists, Coaches, Scout Leaders and all other Volunteers. Please sign up online at VIRTUS.org. Any questions, please contact Catherine O’Hara @732-356-4405
All ORGANIZATIONS/MINISTRIES
There will be an important scheduling meeting on Tuesday July 30, at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room. Bring
your meeting dates.
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Parish Organizations Info
OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS
Please join us as we make rosaries sent to missions around the world. It is fun, easy, inexpensive and very rewarding! We meet in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of each month following the 9am Mass and Rosary. For more information, please call Theresa Carson at 732-424-8064. Meetings will resume on the second Tuesday in September.
VOCATIONS PRAY-A-DAY CLUB August
03 - Al & Pat Beronio, Connie Cirne, George Humphrey 04 - Liz Schambach 05 - Barbara Hoff, Diana Malone, Tim Yessman 06 - Open 07 - Michael Begley, Arlene Blasiak, Brian & Kathy Jepsen 08 - Cheryl Colline 09 - Diana Malone, Frances Slahta 10 - Fred & Kathy Ciociola, Harley Juth, Debbie Mouridy 11 - Lori Csik, Mary Grab, Eric Koppi, Eugene Vereb, Mary Ellen Yen, Patricia Redmond
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #5959
Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Wed Aug 14th 7:30 council meeting. Look for evite to special meeting. August 25th 4:00 Annual Veterans of America Day at TD Ballpark. Bro Frank DeVita has been invited to throw out the first pitch. Free tickets for veterans. $5 tickets for friends and Families. See newsletter or Web Site http://www.kofc.ws for further info. We wish everyone a great summer. Watch for our fall charity fund raisers and events.
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
The mission of the Society is to honor the Blessed Mother by proclaiming the Good News of Christ, her Son, in our members' lives and in relationships with others; to promote the praying of the Rosary; to encourage a spirit of friendship and cooperation among its members and to participate in parish activities.
Our meetings will resume in September. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women’s mission is to respond with Christian values to the needs of women and their families. We are here to unite women of our Parish, to develop their spiritual growth and leadership potential and to encourage women to share their gifts from God with others in our Church and community. If you want to grow spiritually, while meeting and making new friends in a cordial, fun and very fulfilling way, join us at our monthly meetings. ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS: We are on summer vacation. Our meetings will resume in September. Have a great summer! ______________________________________________________________________________
PRAYER LINE
Council of Catholic Women sponsors a “Prayer Line”. If you would like to request prayers or join the “Prayer Line” to offer prayers for the particular intentions of other Parishioners, call Gloria at 908-722-4791 or Barbara at 908-647-5749.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
Our AUGUST Book of the Month is Healing the Original Wound How to Experience Spiritual Freedom and Enjoy God’s Presence By Benedict Groeshel. August Monday 12th 9:45 am after rosary
The book is available : New: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Original-Wound-Reflections-Experience/dp/0892837780 or https://www.walmart.com/ip/Healing-the-Original-Wound/24754168
Used:https://www.biblio.com/9780892837786
No fee to join. All are welcome. Contact Katrin Maxwell; [email protected].
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emotional support and opportunities for Social Activities.
The Circle of Friends holds monthly meetings on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 15. Next Meeting: Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m.- classroom 15. We do not have meetings during the Summer. Have a wonderful, safe Summer. See you in September
VOCATIONS TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM The Vocation Seekers give special thanks to those who take the vocations traveling chalice home and pray for Vocations, particularly for seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider taking the chalice home to pray for vocations. Your prayers are truly being answered! We especially need volunteers for August Please sign up in the foyer and pick up and return the Vocation Traveling Chalice to the foyer by noon on Saturday. Thanks!
O Lord, be present with all those who serve our country. Comfort their spirits with your divine presence. Keep them close to You and grant them strength, wisdom and grace. Capt. James A. Giacchi Pfc Jim Donovan, Army Pfc Sean Pieper EM3 Nicholas D. Hogan, Navy Major Antonio Martinez Lt Michael Marano, Army Sr. Chief Rich Symington, Navy Pfc Ryan Sternberg, Army Lt Douglas Stahl, Navy CPT John Nastus, Army CPT Matthew McCarthy, Army CPT Robert Emmons Reservist Adam Starzyk, Air Force SPC Alexander Meditz, Army CPT Michael Lyness, Army Pfc AJ Anderle, Army Col. Patrick Hsieh, Air Force MAJ Christopher Lund, Army Specialist Nicholas James Bradley , Army If you have a family member, relative, or friend in the military, especially overseas, or in a dangerous assignment, please let us know so we can request the prayers of our parish family. Simply furnish their name, rank and Branch of Service. Our Knights of Columbus, Council #5959, regularly sends “SHOEBOX” packages to troops serving overseas when a current military address is provided. For more information, please call Al Beronio at 732-356-8687.
Parish Prayer Book of Intentions: In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every intention in our hearts! No intention is too big or too small for prayer! St. Paul reminds us:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests
be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
MAKE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
A POSITIVE ONE!
The Vocationist Sisters cordially invite parents of prospective students to visit the
Nursery School and meet the staff. ENROLLING ALL CHILDREN FROM
2 ½ - 5 YEARS OF AGE
For more information or questions, please call Sister Perpetua at
HONORING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE! Personal Consecration to Mary
Books available in the Parish Office
TRAVELING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
As part of the Diocesan dedication to Our Lady of Guadalupe, a traveling devotion kit is available in the entrance to the church.
Consider bringing this kit into your home for a week. Many blessings have been reported around the diocese when the kit was used.
Visit Our Lady of Guadalupe’s corner in the church, by the Parish Prayer Book. Our Lady is waiting to be with you.
Stewardship
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
July 21, 2019
Weekly Collection — $10,315
August 4, 2019
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” ( Luke 12:15)
The Gospel message today is contrary to our modern culture where advertising continually tries to convince us that our value lies n the things we possess. Jesus showed us that our true value in in the way we live our lives. He challenges us not to hoard material possessions, but rather to live a grateful and generous lifestyle and become more “other centered” and less “self centered.”
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Parish Info
The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered for
Philip Thomas
The Sanctuary Candle burns before the Blessed Sacrament for
Alba Di Benedetto
THE WAY OF ST. JUAN DIEGO
ONE- DAY- 9 MILE WALKING PILGRIMAGE
In preparation for the Consecration of the Diocese to Our Lady of Guadalupe , all youth, families, and people of faith are invited to participate.
DATE: SATURDAY -SEPT 21, 2019
COST: $20/ person before Aug 30, $25 after Aug 30.( Lunch and dinner are included).
** 1. VISIT : www.LightingHeartsOnFire.org/Walking-Pilgrimage OR
** 2. US mail --Registration forms are in the narthex by Our Lady of Guadalupe picture OR QUESTIONS CONTACT THE DIOCESE: [email protected] or call 732 529 7932
Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration
You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th
or 50th
Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F.
Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the
Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen.
Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 4:00pm
Please register online by logging on to the diocesan
website https://diometuchen.org/silver-and-gold.
If you have any questions, please contact Angela Marshall, at the Office of Human Life and Dignity,
732-562-1990 ext. 1543.
We need Eucharistic Ministers to visit the elderly and ill at their homes. To help with this ministry, please contact:
Thank you to all who so generously supported the Baby Bottle Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Aid and Information Center in Raritan. Your generosity pro-vided $2780.80 for this worthy cause.
