Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 105 Summer Road + Three Bridges, NJ 908-782-1475 Parish Website: www.easeton.net Diocese of Metuchen website: www.diometuchen.org Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm [except June/July/August] Parish email:[email protected]Religious Formation Office 908-284- 2929 Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm Friday: Closed Religious Formation email: [email protected]Rev. Thomas J. Serafin, Pastor Rev. Edward A. Kearns, Pastor Emeritus Paul J. Santella, Deacon Michael S. Tomcho, Deacon Kevin M. Kilcommons, Deacon Mariam Nawab, Parish Catechetical Leader Diane Luceri, Director of RCIA & AFF Brett Walzer, Director of Sacred Music Jackie Ferrari, Parish Administrative Assistant Ruth Pryor, Baptisms/Parish Office Jenni Clark, Confirmation/Teen Ministry Gina Perez, Religious Formation Secretary James Letchford, Claire Long, Lay Trustees Regular Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:30 am - 11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word for Pre-K through Grade 4 at all Weekend Masses Daily Mass / Prayer Service Monday-Thursday: Mass - 9:00 am Friday: Prayer Service w/Holy Communion - 9:00 am Reconciliation [Penance/Confession] Saturday: 4:00 pm or by appointment Parish Registration Grade 1-7: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 4:45-6:00 pm Tuesday: 6:30-7:45 pm Confirmation Prep (Gr. 8): Monday: 7:00-8:30 pm Congratulations to our teens who have been nominated for the Diocese of Metuchen - St. Timothy Award. Winners will be announced on October 18.
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Saint Elizabeth Ann SetonRoman Catholic Church
105 Summer Road + Three Bridges, NJ908-782-1475
Parish Website: www.easeton.netDiocese of Metuchen website:
Jenni Clark, Confirmation/Teen MinistryGina Perez, Religious Formation Secretary
James Letchford, Claire Long, Lay TrusteesRegular Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 pmSunday: 8:00 am - 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Children’s Liturgy of the Word for Pre-K through Grade 4 at all Weekend Masses
Daily Mass / Prayer ServiceMonday-Thursday: Mass - 9:00 am
Friday: Prayer Service w/Holy Communion - 9:00 am
Reconciliation [Penance/Confession]Saturday: 4:00 pm or by appointment
Parish RegistrationAll adult members must be registered to obtain sacramental eligibility notes, letters of recommendation, etc. Contact the Parish Office or Website for registration materials.
Marriage PreparationCommon Policy for New Jersey Catholic churches requires couples to contact the parish one year before the potential wedding date or making any wedding plans.
Infant BaptismExpectant parents should register for the required formation session before birth or adoption and to receive our parish policy, ritual explanation and godparent requirement book.
28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEOctober 11, 2015
From the Pastor October 11, 201528th Sunday in
Ordinary Time - B To enhance Pope Francis’ theme of God’s gift of Matrimony we prayerfully ponder the Roman Missal’s 3 Nuptial Blessings which, for the most part, speak for themselves; they are
long, so I’m just adding footnote comments after them. Each has a parenthetical section omitted for those past childbearing age; two have parts omitted outside of Mass, when Holy Communion is not offered. They all offer a beautiful biblical viewpoint of Matrimony. Pray them for all husbands and wives and, if applicable, even for yourself and your spouse!
Nuptial Blessing - IILet us pray to the Lord for this bride and
groom, who come to the altar [1] as they begin their married life, that
(partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ) they may always be bound together
by love for one another.Holy Father, who formed man in your
own image, male and female you created them,
so that as husband and wife, united in body and heart,
they might fulfill their calling in the world; [2]
O God, who, to reveal the great design you formed in your love, willed that the love of spouses for each other should
foreshadow the covenant you graciously made
with your people, so that, by fulfillment of the sacramental sign,the mystical marriage of Christ with his
Churchmight become manifest in the union of husband and wife among your faithful;
[3]Graciously stretch out your right hand over these your servants (N. and N.), we
pray, and pour into their hearts the power of the Holy Spirit.
Grant, O Lord, that, as they enter upon this sacramental union, they may share with one another the gifts of your love
and, by being for each other a sign of your presence,
become one heart and one mind. [4]May they also sustain, O Lord, by their
deedsthe home they are forming (and prepare their children to become members of your heavenly household by raising them in the
way of the Gospel). Graciously crown with your blessings your daughter N., so that, by being a good wife (and mother), she may bring warmth to her home with a love that is
pure and adorn it with welcoming graciousness.
Bestow a heavenly blessing also, O Lord, on N., your servant, that he may
be a worthy, good and faithful husband (and a provident father).
Grant, holy Father, that, desiring to approach your table as a couple joined in Marriage in your presence, they may one day have the joy of taking part in
your great banquet in heaven. [5]Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
[1] THE ALTAR: THE PLACE OF SACRIFICE. There are many beautiful places for a wedding, but for Christians, the most sacred place is where sacrifice is offered. To show we are sacrificing our life to the Lord and His Church, Priests prostrate before an Altar at Ordination; the documents that appoint us a Pastor are placed on the Altar to be signed; and above all, we sacramentally offer the Body and Blood of Christ to the Father on the Altar. What better place for a man and woman to offer themselves to each other - and to the Lord - than the Altar? [2] GOD CALLS US TO MARRIAGE. Like the other Nuptial Blessings, this one affirms it is God who calls a particular man and woman to ‘join forces’ with Him to advance God’s gift of creation. [3] A LIVING SACRAMENT OF DIVINE LOVE. In the love of husband and wife God reveals a bit of Himself. For God is a Trinity of Love: Father, Son and Spirit, untied in love, in purpose and in respect. Christian Matrimony is also a triune form of love: husband, wife and God, made one in Christ. When they fulfill their ‘high destiny’ a merely
mortal man and woman reflect divine love! God’s plan is truly awesome! [4] MATRIMONY: A CONSECRATED LOVE. By calling down the Holy Spirit upon the newlyweds, they are ‘consecrated’ or ‘set apart’ to literally BE sacramental signs of God’s Love. [5] EVERYDAY LIFE BECOMES AN EPIPHANY. By asking the Lord to bless those united in marriage, their offspring [if God wills them to be parents] and all they do, the Church attests that through their ordinary, day-to-day life, the family manifests or shows forth God’s presence!
In His holy Name,
Rev. Thomas J. SerafinMass or Communion Prayer Service
IntentionsSaturday Vigil: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pmJack Schlegelr/o: Althamer family
Sunday 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amRenee Knowles
r/o: Cliff & Jorgensen9:30 amMichele Henry
r/o: Luceri family11:30 am Maciek Lipski
r/o: Rowinski familyMonday
9:00 amJohn Kawieckir/o: Gertrude Neis
Tuesday9:00 amMary Jane Nodes
r/o: Larry & Lynne DawkinsWednesday
9:00 amMary Priscor/o: Shamanski family
Thursday Saint Teresa of Jesus9:00 amPrayers Service with Holy
CommunionFriday
9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy CommunionSaturday Vigil: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pmEvangeline Lucerir/o: Bufe family
Sunday 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amAmelia Infante
r/o: Ann & Jim Letchford9:30 amLiving intention: Madeline Croce
r/o: Tony & Theresa Sorrentino11:30 am Juanita Caetano
r/o: her family
The Bread and Wine will be offered this week
in memory of Michael Cunniffas requested by Rita J. Cunniff.
Parish Offices Closed -Columbus DayAll parish offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.
All RF classes will be in session on October 12.
All Soul’s Remembrance Mass /Memorial Envelopes
Mass for our beloved dead on the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed or All Souls Day, will be Saturday, November 7 at the regular 5:00 PM Mass; All Souls Day Remembrance envelopes are available in the Narthex or in your envelope packet.
Our Parish Prayers“For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven…”a time to be born…a time to heal… We pray for all the sick of our Parish and especially for:
Jack BolandJoseph ClarkCarol ClericoDan CummingsBill DeLiseShirley FreyJames HegadornMary HotalingKathy IbbetsonSamuel John
Names will remain on our sick list for three months after which time they will be removed, unless we are notified to keep them on the list.a time to die…
2015 Bishop’s Annual AppealGrace, Mercy & Peace
The Office of Vocations provides two basic services to the Diocese of Metuchen. First, it
takes care of the education and formation of her seminarians, this includes pastoral visits to each of those young men studying for the Diocese of Metuchen every semester. Second, the Office assists young men and women who may be hearing the call to serve within the Diocese and empowers parishes to find candidates that will make good and holy priests, sisters and brothers.Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to support this essential ministry. Please give generously.
SEAS NEW Web Address - www.easeton.net
Things are moving along on our new website. Bulletins are being posted and we are working on building the site to a more informative site. If you have anything you would like to see included on our new website, please email your ideas to [email protected].
2nd Collection this weekend is forWorld Mission Sunday
Today’s Second Collection is for World Mission Sunday. This collection benefits the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the American Board for Catholic Missions and The Catholic Near East Welfare Associations. Thank you for being as generous as your means allow.
Parish Ministry ContactsTo join a ministry, please contact the ministry head. A complete list of ministries can be found in the narthex or on our website: www.easeton.net.Adult Choir/Cantors...Brett Walzer ~ 782-1475 x20Adult Faith Formation.....Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14Baptismal Prep.....Anne & Brian Moore ~ 534-2136Cancer Support Group.Andrew Casella ~ 782-1475Employment Group.........Deacon Mike ~ 400-3036EM of Holy Communion/Homebound/Hospital
Larry Dawkins ~ 284-1617Fatima Rosary...................Shirley Frey ~ 806-4889Knights of Columbus....Floyd Campbell ~ 732-598-5905Lazarus Ministry................Anne Hayes ~ 751-5660Linens Ministry.................Parish Office ~ 782-1475Liturgical Environment Norma Santella ~ 782-1475Men’s Club................Deacon Paul ~ 782-1475 x13Military Outreach.Chris McPherson ~908-246-5114Prayer Shawls...............Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973
Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890Readers.................Ann McCrystal ~ 908-797-4070
Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618Summer RF......................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929
Karen Baron ~ 806-4384WINGS Teen Ministry. . .Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24
Last Weekend’s CollectionOctober 4 $15,594.99
Thank you!Renegotiated Mortgage Information
New Mortgage (5/1/2015) $1,865,560.60Principal Paid to Date $ 23,618.58Interest Paid to Date $ 26,060.98Current Balance (as of 9/1/2015) $1,841,942.02Monthly Payment $ 12,406.89
Next Weekend’s ReadingsTwenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11 Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
Ministers of the LiturgyThe following Liturgical Ministers will serve at next weekend’s Masses: October 17 & 18
5:00 PM MassSacristan: Kathy & Walter Urban; EMs: Lisa O’Connell, Thomas O’Connell, Pat Ramachandran, Fran Riccardi, Patricia Snyder, Diane Luceri, Tom Luceri, JoAnne Farley; Readers: Tracy Kirk, John Polkowski; Altar Servers: Michael Cadwallader, Samantha Chavez, Donal Devine, Andrew Devine
8:00 AM MassSacristan: Judy Herdman; EMs: Michael Boland, Larry Wuest, Gertrude Neis, Mike Wooby, Wendy VanDine, Karen Zalewski, John Zalewski, Nancy Fischl; Readers: Anita Wuest, Jerry
Vecchio; Altar Servers: Madelyn Dowe, Emily Polkowski, Lucas Polkowski, Sara O’Neill
9:30 AM MassSacristan: Sharon Boehmer; EMs: Christine Kukel, Kathy Cebulka, Dorothy Scarpa, Marian Wasitowski, Tim Connolly, Kate Zaleski, Linda Williams, Fran Wasitowski; Readers: Helen Thornton, Janet Higgins; Altar Servers: Kyle Robison, Cecilia Smola, Patrick Monus, Sophia Smola
11:30 AM MassSacristan: Celeste & Greg Herzhauser; EMs: Mike Schuler, Helen Schuler, Bob Caron, Karen Geddis, Bob Kloss, Cathy Kloss, Christine Walker, Terry Walten; Readers: Robert Lucchesi, Fred Gentzel; Altar Servers: Tre Walker, Nick Merola, Riley Walker, Matthew Lauber
This Weekend’s ReadingsTwenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11 This poem discusses how the spirit of wisdom is far more beautiful than any riches could be. All gold is no more than sand when compared to the importance of wisdom, which often leads people to the other good things in life.Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13God’s perception of people is called “sharper than any two-edged sword.” God is able to know the thoughts and feelings of all his people. We can hide nothing from him, and will need to account for all he has seen in us.Gospel: Mark 10:17-30A man asks Jesus how he can share in everlasting life. Jesus tells him to sell his possessions and travel with them. The man refuses and Jesus tells his disciples how difficult it is for a rich person to enter heaven if they are too concerned with their possessions. The disciples remind Jesus that they gave up everything for him, but he assures them they will be rewarded with everlasting life.
As part of our goal to support the Church's catechetical mission!The wonderful reality about the Church is that in her, we are members of the “Family of families.” Our earthly families are embraced by a truly extended family that is eternal. Through our membership in the Church and the Communion of Saints, our lives and their significance do not fade away like unrecognizable faces in a yearbook, but are destined to shine forever in the heavenly kingdom with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.The Church is our Mother, a source of life. There is perhaps no other bond that matches that of a mother and child as to the depth of love and devotion. Through her role as the parent, she opens her arms to embrace us in good times and bad. She never abandons us, no matter how far we may go astray. She is the vehicle of our sanctification in Baptism. It is through the Sacraments that she nurtures our faith and keeps it vibrant and alive in Christ.May God continually bless you and your families. Mariam Nawab PCLSEAS-Three Bridges, NJ908-284-2929 [email protected]“Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3
Echoes of Faith Training - The Catechetical Set
Sundays-10:30-12:30pmThe Person of the Catechist:October 18, 2015Please call the RF office at 908-284-2929 to register for this session.
Religious Formation OfficePlease contact Mariam Nawab,
Parish Catechetical Leader at 908-284-2929 x23 or [email protected] for any
RF concerns.Eucharistic Adoration
During RF Classes ~ Grades 1-7October 12, 13, & 14
Handout at Sign InOct. 18 Echoes of Faith #3 - 10:30-12:30Oct. 18 ROOTS-Pumpkin Carving 6:30Oct. 19 Grades 3-7 Rosary During ClassOct. 19 Grades 1&3-Church Tour 5:30Oct. 20 Grades 3-7 Rosary During ClassOct. 20 Grades 1&3-ChurchTour5:30&7:15Oct. 21 Grades 3-7 Rosary During ClassOct. 21 Grades 1&3-Church Tour 5:30Oct. 22 WINGS Haunted House Prep Mtg
Oct. 24, 25 Ministry Fair - Parish HallOct. 25 Seton Sunday-Eucharistic AdorationOct. 26 Class Mass - 6A & 5B - 5:00Oct. 29 Trunk or Treat Set UpOct. 30 Trunk or Treat 6:00Oct. 31 FHC Prep-Sheep Nametags During
CLOW
Adult Faith Formation
All adults are invited to enrich their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ by joining us for one of our Adult Faith Formation programs at SEAS. For more information - or to register for any program, please contact Diane Luceri at:
Do you feel that there are many things you don’t know or understand about the Catholic Faith? Has someone ever questioned you about your faith and you did not know how to respond? Then Symbolon is the perfect program for you! These sessions begin NEXT WEEK and are offered at several times throughout the week, so there is sure to be a time that works for your schedule! Each session stands on its own, so come whenever you’d like. There is no cost and no materials required for these sessions.
Sessions meet when RF classes are in session: Mondays (4:45-6pm, 7-8:30 pm), Tuesdays (4:45-6pm, 6:30-7:45 pm), and Wednesdays (4:45-6pm) and also on Tuesday mornings (9:30-11 am). If you are interested, please contact Diane Luceri for a complete schedule and to be kept up to date on program specifics.
Week of: TopicOct. 19:The Journey of FaithOct. 26:The Sacraments~Baptism/ConfirmationNov. 2: EucharistNov. 9: Walk through the MassNov. 16: Penance and Anointing of the SickNov. 30: Matrimony and Holy Orders
Beloved: Program for Married Couples
Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 PM
Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 17
In this program married couples join together for fellowship and to explore the mystery of the Sacrament of Marriage. You will find your unique and vital niche within God’s plan and will gather insights into enriching your marriage and drawing each other deeper into God’s love. There is no cost or materials required for this program. For planning purposes, please contact Diane Luceri if you would like to attend.
The Prophets Bible Study
Wednesdays: 9:30-11:15 am or 7:30-9:15 pm
A prophet “afflicts the comfortable and comforts the afflicted” (Abraham Heschel). In this program we are studying who the prophets are, when they spoke, who their audience was, and most importantly what they said since their message applies to all generations. Their message was one of repentance and judgment but with the hope of restoration that we see fulfilled in Jesus Christ. We see that these messages are conveyed in dramatic ways. Last week we studied the book of the prophet Hosea whom God instructed to marry a prostitute to
dramatically portray the unfaithfulness of the people in their covenant relationship with Christ. The call to us is to see how we can be unfaithful to God but how he is always calling us back to him. This week we will be studying the prophet Jonah.
Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs and Books Can’t make it to sessions at the church? Then take some time on your own to reflect on your faith with inspiring Catholic CDs and books! Stop by the display on the wall in the hallway outside the church or in the foyer outside the parish hall for a variety of titles about our Catholic Faith [CDs--$3, books--$4, DVD--$5]
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
It’s something you’ve been thinking about for a while … perhaps now may be just the time for you to make that move, to take that next step in the journey to become Catholic! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way in which
adults become fully active, participating members of the Catholic Church.The RCIA is intended for: adults who are not baptized, adults who have been baptized into a
non-Catholic denomination, Catholics who have been baptized but
have never received Eucharist or Confirmation.
We extend an invitation now to “Come and see” - see how Jesus may be calling you, see what the RCIA process entails and how it can make a difference in your life! Weekly inquiry sessions are held on Sundays from 10:30 am-12noon. This is a time to ask questions to find out more about the Catholic Faith. Contact our RCIA Director, Diane Luceri, at 782-1475 X 14 or [email protected], if you’d like to find out more information or to set up an
appointment. Adult Catholics needing Confirmation should also contact Diane.
Youth Ministries
Children’s ChoirAre you a kid in Grade K-8 that loves to
sing? Come check out the SEAS’s Angels Children’s Choir! We practice on Sundays from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM in the
church and we lead song at 5:00 PM Mass once a month and at special events. Our first rehearsal (which includes a brief parent meeting) is Sunday, October 11. No pre-registration is required. Hope to see you then! For more info, contact Coleen Cucci at [email protected].
AMBASSADORS needed: Students in grades 9-12 who would be interested in serving our parish by providing church tours for our RF classes and new members, welcoming families to CLOW before Masses, and providing child care for families during Baptisms on Sunday afternoons as needed should contact Jenni Clark at [email protected].
SEAS Ministry Information
ALL HANDS WELCOME ON SEAS’ DECK
TO BUILD UP THE BODY OF CHRIST‘SEAS’ the Perfect Opportunity to:
Spiritually Enhance Your LifeEnjoy Fellowship and Hospitality
Attend Our Parish Ministry FairShare Your Faith, Time and Talents
All SEAS’ Ministries Invite YOUSee What’s Happening at SEAS!
Visit Our Ministry Fair on October 24/25Watch For More Details in Future Bulletins
Readers NeededReaders are needed, especially for the 11:30 AM Mass on Sundays. Please call Georgann Scibilia at 908-782-6625 or email her at [email protected], if you are interested.
To All Past, Present and Future Choir Members
The Adult Choir will be singing at the 11:30 AM Mass on Seton Sunday, October 25. The one mandatory rehearsal for this Mass will be held this Wed., October 21 at 7:30 PM in the church. The Adult Choir will also be singing for the Mass of Remembrance which is the regular 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, November 7. The one mandatory rehearsal for this Mass will be on Wednesday November 4 at 7:30 PM. New choir members are always welcome. Please contact Brett at extension #20 should you have any questions.
Annual Trunk or TreatFriday, October 30 - 6:00-8:30 PM
FOR: All children and their familiesWhat: Come dressed in costume and celebrate with usWhere: All will gather in the parish
hall for hamburgers, hot dogs and a pasta dinner (gluten free available upon request - pre-registration is required). Kids can visit the haunted house during dinner while cars are set up. When the trunks are all decorated, ghoul guides will lead the children outside to the parking lot to search the trunks for treats.Registration is free but pre-registration is required - forms will be available after Masses in October and during religious formation classes.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!We are looking for people to donate a food item for evening hospitality on Seton Sunday, October 25 at 5:45 pm in the Parish Hall. Items needed: finger sandwiches, cheese and crackers, cold appetizers, salads and desserts. Please make sure you label the food "Seton Sunday" so it is not used for other events.Any questions? You may contact Cathy O'Neill at 908-788-5916 or email at [email protected].
Military MinistryA request for help has come to our attention from Veterans Haven North (VHN), a state-funded program to assist homeless veterans in Glen Gardner. We are looking for each parish to have 1 or 2, 2-man teams to help pick up and drop off to VHN donated, useable furniture and other household items that will be used to furnish apartments for graduates of the VHN program. The frequency of this need is possibly once a month or less. This program is helping some of the 73,000 homeless veterans who gave so much for us. Can you help pay them back? Contact Chris McPherson, Coordinator of Joint Apostolate for Military and Veterans Families -St Magdalen De Pazzi - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parishes at 908-246-5114 or [email protected]. God Bless our veterans and God Bless America!!!
Prayer Shawl MinistryThe next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Thursday, November 12, at 10 AM-12 Noon and also 7-8:30 PM. ALL are welcome! Come whenever it fits your schedule!
If you know someone who could use one of our shawls, or for more information, please call Judy Herdman at 908-782-7973.
Seton SeniorsThe next meeting of the Seton Seniors will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Room. We will be playing
Bingo. Please join us for a fun afternoon. If you have any questions, please contact Jennie & John Giancola at 908-371-0606.
Respect for LifeIf you would like to purchase a raffle ticket benefiting the Hunterdon County Right to Life in their quest to protect the vulnerable in society, please contact the Parish Office throughout the month of October.
Seton Men’s ClubThe next meeting sponsored by the Men’s Club will be on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room.
Women’s Spirituality GroupThursday, November 5 - Nancy Lacorte
will speak on Our Lady of Kibeho from Rwanda, the last Vatican-approved apparition site.
Thursday, December 3 - Elaine Lenskold will present a music-related speaker.
Wednesday, December 16 - WSG will be ushering at SEAS Advent Penance Service.
Meetings start at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room and conclude by approximately 9:00 PM. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on this schedule, or if you would like to contribute on a particular topic, please send an email to [email protected].
Around the Diocese
Respond to Pope Francis’ Call to Help the Poor
by Supporting Catholic CharitiesYou can respond to our Holy Father’s message and help the poor in our own neighborhood by becoming a Champion for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen. Here’s 3 ways to help:
Join us for the Champions Community Partners Reception at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club on October 20, 2015.
Purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket for $100 for a chance to win big while helping Catholic Charities. Drawing will be held on October 20.
Donate – Any amount is greatly appreciated and every gift helps.
For details: call 732-562-2438 or visit www.diometuchen.org/champions
Tuesday, October 13The World Apostolate of Fatima USA
Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine674 Mountain View Road, Washington,
NJCelebrate the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima requesting the Rosary for peace. Come and place your petitions before Our Lady. Visit the Holy House USA, containing crushed stone from the Holy House of Loreto; the actual altar over which the final apparition of Fatima took place; and the largest extant piece of the tree upon which Our Lady stood at Fatima. Confessions 10:30 am.; 12:00 Rosary; 12:30 Speaker David Carollo; 1:00 Holy Mass with Rev. Andrew Apostoli C.F.R.; 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet; Holy House Tour. Info: www.bluearmy.com.
MONTE CARLO NIGHTOctober 17, 2015 - 6:30 pm
St. Ann’s, Raritan, NJEnjoy an Evening of Chance among Friends
- Test your casino skills- Fantastic food and music- Win Prizes and Raffles
Tickets: $50 ~ Bonus gift for a full table of 10Ticket Includes:
- $25 in Starting Chips to gamble - Door Prize- Dinner, Desserts, and DJ- Cash Bar
For more info or tickets sales contact Todd Dombrowski at: [email protected] or call the rectory 908-725-1008.**All Proceeds Benefit St. Ann’s Community**
Christ is Our HOPEA Day of Recollection
The Diocese of Metuchen Office for Persons with Disabilities invites all individuals with disabilities to come together
in community with their caregivers, family and friends to reflect on the HOPE in following God’s WILL for our lives.
Sunday, November 15, 20151:30-5:00 pm
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church500 Highway 22 East, Bridgewater
This will be an afternoon of prayer, music, sharing and reflection including personal time with the Lord in Adoration. Light refreshments will be served. Please help us plan for the proper number by indicating your intent to participate. Please e-mail the office at [email protected] or calling 732-765-6432.
Basket Bingo at Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Co.
Friday, October 16Doors open at 6:00 PM; games begin at 7:00
PMTickets $20 +3 Raffles
For more info, please call Terri at 908-917-2376
Living Well Health FairSunday, October 18, 2015
The Living Well Health Fair sponsored by the Greek Catholic Union Lodge 254 will take
place on Sunday, October 18, from 12 noon to 3:30 pm at the St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Parish Center on 1900 Brooks Boulevard in Hillsborough. There will be more than 20 booths presenting a variety of assistance relating to healthful living including physicians from Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, Somerset, Steeplechase Cancer Center, nutritional guidance with a certified Nutritionist cooking & creating nutritional drinks, a reflexologist and much more. You will not want to miss the variety of refreshments. Admission is free and the public is invited. The Hillsborough Rockettes will perform at l:30 pm. For more information call 973-725-3085.
St. Mary Byzantine Slavic DinnerWednesday, October 14, 2015
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor the Slavic Dinner on Wednesday, October 14, 4:00-7:00 PM. The dinner will be held in the Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd, Hillsborough. The cost is $13.00 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5.00 for Children (8 and under) and includes all you can eat Pirohi, Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage. A new feature of the dinner is a surprise entrée each month specially selected and prepared by St. Mary’s chef John Pagano. Orders to go are available. For more information contact: St. Mary’s at 908-725-0615.
Immaculate Conception School, Annandale, NJImmaculate Conception School Early Education will offer our Rhythm and Rhyme program again this fall for children twelve months to three years old. Give your child the head start he or she needs to ensure their readiness for preschool with this fantastic program that meets once each month beginning October 20. Little ones will have so much fun as they socialize through story time, singing, dance and so much more, all in a friendly Catholic school environment. For registration info please visit the school website at www.icsannandale.org.
Diocese of MetuchenHigh School Open House Schedules
Bishop George AhrOne Tingley LaneEdison, NJ 08820
732-549-1108 x616 or 641October 18, 2015 - 1:00-4:00 pm
October 25, 2015 - Noon-3:00 pmwww.immaculatahighschool.org
Mount Saint Mary Academy1645 Route 22 WestWatchung, NJ 07069908-757-0108 x 4506
October 25, 2015 - 1:00-4:30 pmwww.mountsaintmary.org
St. Joseph145 Plainfield Ave.
Metuchen, NJ 08840732-549-7600
October 18, 2015 - 11:30 am-2:00 pmwww.stjoes.org
Catholic High School Placement TestSaturday, November 7, 2015
8:00 am (It is a four hour assessment.)Fee: $60.00
If your child does not already attend a Catholic school you can call the high school of your choice to get an application form. Mail the completed application form to your first choice school. Be sure that your first quarter marks are on the form. For information regarding the registration process, call Kim Hussey, 732-562-2446 or the high school of your choice.We welcome all newcomers to our learning communities.
October 11, 2015 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” (Mark10:25)Jesus uses tough language that we may not want to hear. But, we are all called to be generous with all our gifts. Not just the ones we pick and choose, but all our gifts: our time in prayer to God, our talent in participating in parish ministries and our treasure supporting our local parish and other charities.
