From the Pastor
July 19, 2015
16th Sunday in
Ordinary Time - B
In week 6 of my
summer sacred study
series on the 4
Eucharistic
Prayers
for Various Needs
[EPFVN], which is one
EP with 4 themes, we
reflect on the first
part of what most
people
call
the
‘Consecration.’ All four versions of this EP are
identical from the end of the ‘Holy, Holy’ [Sanctus]
through Christ’s ‘Words of Institution’ and the
Anamnesis. [In case you forgot: the opposite of
the Greek word ‘anamnesis’ is ‘amnesia,’ which
means ‘to forget;’ so an ‘anamnesis’ helps us to
remember; I’ll help you remember this in a few
weeks, just in case you forget it again!]
The second half of each EPFVN, between the
‘Mystery of Faith’ acclamation and ‘Amen,’ is
also the same - but each EPFVN has its own
unique petitions which match the theme of its
particular Preface; they are added right before
the remembrance of the dead. We will review
these ‘thematic’ intentions in a few weeks. Here
is the first half of each of the 4 EPFVN:
Eucharistic Prayer For Various Needs - Pre-Consecration
The Priest, with hands extended, says:
You are indeed Holy and to be glorified, O God,
who love the human race and who
always walk with us on the journey of life.
Blessed indeed is your Son, present in our midst
when we are gathered by his love, and when,
as once for the disciples, so now for us,
he opens the Scriptures and breaks the bread.
He joins his hands and,
holding them extended over the offerings, says:
Therefore, Father most merciful,
we ask that you send forth your Holy Spirit
to sanctify these gifts of bread and wine,
He joins his hands and makes the Sign of the Cross
once over the bread and chalice together, saying:
that they may become for us
the Body and [+] Blood
He joins his hands.
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
people, who attentively listen and join in the
Sanctus, Mystery of Faith and Amen. But notice
it does not say God walks or drives FOR us - for
we decide the course and set the pace. For
while God ‘always walks with us’ - He does not
force us to go where we do not want to go. Nor
is His Son ‘one with us’ by ‘magic.’ We must not
only be ‘gathered in His Name’ - but also ‘by His
love’ - which means we must be attuned to His
Sacred Heart - attentive to His needs, especially
as He cries out to us through the poor and
needy, the vulnerable and unwanted - and we
must be of one mind and heart with Christ, for
as the Apostle Paul admonished us, we must:
“Have among [ourselves] the same attitude that
is also [ours] in Christ Jesus” [Philippians 2:5]
“He Opens the Scriptures and Breaks the Bread.”
These are two profound references to the
biblically-based Catholic belief that Christ is
present in the Bible, and above all, the Blessed
Sacrament - not just symbolically or as a
memorial but for real!
For after His
Resurrection, as He walked with two of His
disciples on the road to Emmaus, He “was made
known to them in the breaking of the bread.”
[Luke 24:35] and later told them: “’These are my
words that I spoke to you while I was still with
you, that everything written about me in the
law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms
must be fulfilled.’ Then he opened their minds
to understand the scriptures.” [Luke 24:44-45] So
we ask Christ to do for us what He did long ago.
Epiclesis: Bringing Down the Holy Spirit. As I
previously explained, the Priest is directed to
bring his hands down, over the offerings, so
that - through his consecrated hands - the Holy
Spirit can transform the bread and wine into
Christ’s Real Presence: His Most Holy Body and
Precious Blood. For what Jesus did at Holy
Thursday’s Last Supper table and on Good
Friday’s Cross was not a one-shot-deal; it is
renewed - in an unbloodied, sacramental way at every Mass, in the most holy Eucharist, until
His return in glory.
While each EP has its own flow and style, the
four EPFVNs certainly have a beautifully poetic,
scripturally-sound basis.
Next week: the
EPFVN’s unique words of institution.
In His holy Name,
”God Is My Co-Pilot.” This may be an outdated
bumper sticker, but it is good theology! As in
every EP, the Priest prays with extended hands
as he addresses God the Father on behalf of the
Rev. Thomas J. Serafin
Mass or Communion Prayer Service Intentions
th
Saturday
Vigil: 16 Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm Victoria Melitsky
r/o: James Melitski family
Sunday
8:00 am
9:30 am
th
16 Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mary DeRose
r/o: Anita & Larry Wuest
Daniel & Emma Caetano
r/o: Dolores Gomez
11:30 am Duke Hauck
r/o: Joan Drake
Monday
9:00 am
John & Mary Towland
Tuesday
9:00 am
Thomas J. Deely, Jr.
r/o: Betty Franck
r/o: Schaffer family
Wednesday Saint Mary Magdalene
9:00 am Lenore Proetto
r/o: Julianne Mazur
Thursday
9:00 am
Friday
9:00 am
Lynne Doty
r/o: Barb & Steve Lakatos
Prayer Service with Holy Communion
Saturday
Vigil: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 pm Rodolphe G. di Maio
r/o: Joe & Geri Kaczorek
Sunday
8:00 am
9:30 am
th
17 Sunday in Ordinary Time
Duke Hauck
r/o: Anita & Larry Wuest
Will Drews
r/o: Ferrari family
11:30 am Thomas Hanville
r/o: Tenebruso family
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The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week
in thanksgiving to Our Blessed Mother
as requested by Joan Drake
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The Bread & Wine will be offered this week
for healing for Tom Oliver
as requested by John, Ronnie & Tim Althamer
Travelling this summer?
Summer is a great season for us to spend time
relaxing and rejuvenating. If you are travelling
for vacation, the valuable resource of
www.masstimes.org is a great place to find Mass
schedules while you are away from home. Safe
travels!
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 Boland
Samuel John
Carol Clerico
Josephine Knobloch
Dan Cummings
Dave Kreutzer
Jocelyn Eckardt
Julianne Mazur
Bill Gallagher
Zarefth Parveez
James Hegadorn
Chris Santella
Mary Hotaling
Anthony Sorrentino
Kathy Ibbetson
Christopher Viscuso
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… Philip Proetto
Ministers of the Liturgy
We acknowledge with appreciation the following
Liturgical Ministers who will serve at next weekend’s
Masses: July 25 & 26
5:00 PM Mass
Sacristan: Fran Riccardi; EMs: James McQuade,
Susan Mania, JoAnne Farley, Geri Kaczorek,
Edward Koch, Liz Delasandro, Gordon Eyler,
Patricia Snyder; Readers: Tim Henry, Jim McQuade;
Altar Servers: Jacob Romano, Meghan Pedrani,
Julia Huck, Sean Huck
8:00 AM Mass
Sacristan: Judy Ashcraft; EMs: David Madovoy,
Wendy VanDine, Larry Wuest, Mike Wooby,
Karen Zalewski, John Zalewski, Carol Altomare,
Judy Ashcraft; Readers: Jerry Vecchio, Erin Vecchio;
Altar Servers: Madelyn Dowe, Lucas Polkowski,
Grace Jenison, Luke Jenison
9:30 AM Mass
Sacristan: Laura Sepesi; EMs: Paul Witko,
Thomas Middleton, Frank Cuccio, Mary Cuccio,
Liz Bonsignore, Diane Buckland, Frank Catanzareti,
Kathy Cebulka; Readers: Susan Bova, Jim Bova; Altar
Servers:
Danielle
Ferrari,
Alex
Buckland,
Caroline Waters, Michael Waters
11:30 AM Mass
Sacristan: Lynne Dawkins; EMs: Patricia Petrelli,
Maureen Sammis, Mike Schuler, Helen Schuler,
Bob Kloss, Cathy Kloss, Laurie Markowski,
Terry Walten; Readers: Tom Boelter, Mike Schuler;
Altar Servers: Leah Kenny, Eva Cardenas,
Lauren Kenny; Julia Clark
2nd Collection Next Weekend - Debt Reduction
The quarterly debt reduction envelope is in your
envelope packet for next weekend.
Your
generosity so far has allowed us to recently
lower our current mortgage! Thank you for
being as generous as your means allow!
Parish Ministry Contacts
To join a ministry, please contact the ministry head. A
complete list of ministries can be found in the narthex
or on our website: www.parishesonline/seasthreebridges.
Adult Choir/Cantors ........ Brett Walzer ~ 782-1475 x20
Adult Faith Formation ..... Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14
Baptismal Prep ........... Anne & Brian Moore ~ 534-2136
Cancer Support Group ...... Andrew Casella ~ 782-1475
Employment Group ................ Deacon Mike ~ 400-3036
EM of Holy Communion/Homebound/Hospital .............
Larry Dawkins ~ 284-1617
Fatima Rosary .............................. Shirley Frey ~ 806-4889
Knights of Columbus . Floyd Campbell ~ 732-598-5905
Lazarus Ministry ......................... Anne Hayes ~ 751-5660
Linens Ministry .......................... Parish Office ~ 782-1475
Liturgical Environment ...... Norma Santella ~ 782-1475
Men’s Club .......................... Deacon Paul ~ 782-1475 x13
Military Outreach ...... Chris McPherson ~908-246-5114
Prayer Shawls ........................ Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973
Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890
Readers ........................... Ann McCrystal ~ 908-797-4070
Georgann Scibilia ~ 908-782-6625
Respect for Life........................ Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618
R.C.I.A. ................................. Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14
Sacristans ........... Maureen & John Lybarger ~ 369-5331
Usher/Minister of Hospitality .... Bob Caron ~ 236-6492
Wedding Coordinator ...........Geri Kaczorek ~ 369-3712
Women’s Spirituality ..... Loraine Richmond ~ 725-2502
Youth Ministries
Altar Servers ....................... Suzanne Wooby ~ 369-6390
Children’s Choir ........................Coleen Cucci ~ 346-0367
Children’s Liturgy (CLOW) ... Kelly Robison ~ 284-2234
Religious Formation Main Line ......................... 284-2929
P.C.L............................. Mariam Nawab ~ 284-2929 x23
Confirmation ..................... Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24
RF Secretary................................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929
Safe Environment Background Coordinator ................
Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618
Summer RF..................................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929
Karen Baron ~ 806-4384
WINGS Teen Ministry ......... Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24
Last Weekend’s Collection
July 12
$12,306.93
Mission Cooperative
$5,170.10
Thank you!
Renegotiated Mortgage Information
New Mortgage (5/1/2015)
$ 1,865,560.60
Principal Paid to Date
$
5,820.42
Interest Paid to Date
$
6,586.47
Current Balance (6/1/2015)
$ 1,859,740.16
Monthly Payment
$
12,406.89
Brief Eucharistic Adoration at the end of Masses
July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16
The 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th Sundays in Ordinary Time - B
In the 3-year cycle of Sunday readings, Year ‘A’
highlights Matthew’s Gospel; the current Year
‘B’ is Mark and Year ‘C’ is Luke. Mark’s Gospel,
the shortest, does not cover the year, so for 5
weeks we read from Chapter 6 of John’s Gospel:
the ‘Bread of Life Discourse’ in which Jesus
declares, “I am the Bread of Life!” For 4 weeks
we will end Mass with a brief taste of an ancient
ritual: Eucharistic Adoration. [The theme of the 5th
week is less Eucharistic, so we will not have Adoration.]
Jesus often said we need to be in His Presence:
“Come to me, all who labor … and I will give you
rest.” [Matthew 11:28] “I am with you always until
the end of time.” [28:20] “Can you not watch one
hour with me?” [Mark 14:37] “Remain in me as I
remain in you.” [John 15:4] How blessed are they
who ‘make a visit’ to the Blessed Sacrament …
just to be in Christ’s Real Presence!
Each weekend’s Mass will end similarly: after
Communion has been distributed, the Blessed
Sacrament will remain on the Altar as all remain
kneeling. Then all stand for the Prayer after
Communion, [announcements are made earlier] and
then kneel again to sing a hymn of various
traditions that adores or extols Christ’s Real
Presence. After the Sacrament is reposed in the
Tabernacle, all stand for the Blessing, Dismissal
and an instrumental Recessional.
On July 26 and August 2 the Hosts will be left in
the usual ciborium for Adoration; no incense is
used; on August 9 and 16 we will ‘expose’ the
Sacrament in a monstrance, which requires at
least 4 candles and incense. On August 9 Mass
will end as above; on the 16th the Priest,
donning a humeral veil, will impart the
Eucharistic Blessing. May this taste of this
venerable rite help us better appreciate Christ’s
Real Presence in the Eucharist, and encourage
more people to frequently ‘visit’ the Tabernacle
during the week to ‘watch one hour’ [Mark 14:37]
with our Eucharistic Lord.
Note: since Christ is equally present when the
Host is ‘exposed’ in a monstrance, in a ciborium
or in the Tabernacle, a SINGLE knee
genuflection is the proper the sign of reverence;
the
‘double
knee’ genuflection
during
adoration, taught to many of us, has been
suppressed. [C.f.: Order for the Solemn Exposition of
the Holy Eucharist, #9, from the document Holy
Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass,
#84.]
Catechetical Sunday
September 13, 2015
This Year’s Theme:
Safeguarding the Dignity of Every
Human Person. A Year of Mercy.
All Parish Faith Formation Ministry Leaders
(Catechists/Aides/Building
Coordinators/Hall
Monitors/CLOW
Leaders/Baptismal
Prep
Leaders/VBS/SRF/Wedding Coordinators/Altar
Server Leaders/Children’s Choir Leaders/Teen
Ministry Leaders/Adult Faith Formation Leaders
and RCIA Leaders are invited to take part in the
special blessing Mass at 9:30 followed by a
reception.
Upcoming RF Meetings
Aug. 9, 2015 - Grade Coord. Mtg-10:30 - ACR
Aug. 23, 2015 - Bldg Coord/Hall Mon. Mtg 10:30
Aug. 30, 2015 - Catechist/Aide Mtg 10:30 - HFR
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Mandatory Training for all New Catechists
Echoes of Faith - The Methodology Set
Methodology Part 1: New Catechist Training
Sunday, August 9 - 10:30AM-12PM OR
Tuesday, August 25 - 7:00-8:30 PM
Methodology Part 2:
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Sunday, September 13 - 10:30AM-12:30PM
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Additional Training for Full Catechist
Certification - Echoes of Faith
The Catechetical Set: Sundays-10:30-12:30pm
Getting Started as a Catechist: October 4, 2015
Role of the Catechist:
October 11, 2015
The Person of the Catechist: October 18, 2015
The Theology Set:
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible Weds.
Jan. 6th-March 2 - 9:30-11:00am OR 7:30-9pm
OR Symbolon Sessions during all RF times or
Tuesday AM-Jan. 4, Jan. 25, Feb. 29
Prayer:
Sunday, Aug. 16, 10:30-12:30 pm
The following are from 7:00-9:00pm:
The Creed: September 1, 2015 - Part 1 of 2
September 8, 2015 - Part 2 of 2
Liturgy & Sacraments: January 5, 2016 - Part 1 of 2
January 12, 2016 - Part 2 of 2
Catholic Morality:
January 19, 2016 - Part 1 of 2
January 26, 2016 - Part 2 of 2
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2015-2016 Fall Religious Formation
Attention Fall Religious Formation Parents:
Registration is currently in progress. Please
return the Grade Form, Fee Form and the White
Time & Talent Form when you submit your
registration forms.
Religious Formation News
***DATE CHANGE***
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
CLASSES RESUME
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Thank You!
I would like to thank all of the children and
parents who participated in the 2015 S.R.F.
Program. I truly appreciate the parents’ time
and effort to help make the program a success.
It was a wonderful learning experience for the
children of our parish. Thank you also to Fr.
Tom, Miss Mariam, Deacon Mike, Deacon Kevin
and the entire Parish Staff for their support. I
look forward to continuing this ministry with
the upcoming S.R.F. events planned throughout
the coming year. Please refer to your event
calendar and be sure to check the weekly
bulletin regularly for information.
Gina Perez
We are now offering Religious Formation
Classes for Children entering:
KINDERGARTEN
AT NO COST!
Beginning in September 2015
Tuesday Afternoons 4:45-6:00pm
Attention Parents of Upcoming 2nd Graders
Mark Your Calendars!
There will be a meeting for parents of upcoming
2nd graders on September 21, 2015 at 12:30pm
OR 7:30pm in the Holy Family Room.
Attention Parents of Upcoming 5th-8th Graders
Mark Your Calendars!
There will be a meeting for parents of upcoming
5th-8th graders on the first day of Religious
Formation Sessions immediately after the Prayer
Service. This meeting will focus on the Family
Life Program followed by refreshments in the
Parish Hall.
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2015-2016 Fall Religious Formation
We Need Your Help for the Following:
Catechists Needed
Mon Afternoon (4:45-6:00): 6th Grade
Mon Evening (7:00-8:30):
8th Grade
Kindergarten Class
Adult Faith Formation
All Catholics are encouraged to learn about
your faith and to deepen your relationship with
Christ. See below for specific ways you can do so
right here at SEAS! If you have questions or
would like to register for any of our AFF
programs, please contact Diane Luceri:
782-1475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net
Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs and Books
**Located on kiosks in hallway outside narthex
and in foyer outside parish hall
This summer as you venture on those long car
rides to your vacation or while relaxing at the
beach, why not take along a few of the Catholic
CDs and books? We have several new titles for
you to choose from at amazing prices - only $3 a
CD, $4 for a book.
Featured CD: Living the Gospel with the Heart
of Pope Francis. Dr. Edward Sri explains Pope
Francis’ invitation to all Christians to be
missionary
disciples.
With contagious
enthusiasm and insightfulness, Dr. Sri makes the
Holy Father’s message both accessible and
actionable for people living in this day and age.
Featured Book: The Second Greatest Story Ever
Told. From the author of the bestselling book,
33 Days to Morning Glory, comes a gripping
account of the prophetic witness of St. John
Paul II, and the profound connection between
Marian Consecration and Divine Mercy. This
book serves as an inspiration for all who desire
to bear witness to the mercy of God, focused on
Christ and formed by Mary. It calls us to
respond to the urgent need for mercy in our
time of unprecedented evil. Now is the time of
mercy. Now is the time to make St. John Paul II's
story your own.
Symbolon Sessions on the basics of the Catholic
Faith will be offered throughout the year, the
same time as RF classes on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, as well as on Tuesday
morning, beginning the week of October 12th.
Schedule and more details to follow.
The Prophets Bible Study
Wednesdays: 9:30-11:15 am or 7:30-9:15 pm
September 30th - December 9th, 2015
Join us for this study on the Prophetic books of
the Bible. In this program you will:
 Discover who the prophets were, what their
message was, and why they are important to
us.
 See how God is constantly calling you to a
deeper relationship with him.
 Discover the areas in your life that prevent you
from drawing closer to God.
 Understand how the central message of the
prophets is one of love, proclaiming the mercy
of God for his children.
 See how their powerful words speak to us
today, shedding light on our faith and our
lives.
 Discover the ways you are called to be the
voice of God to others....and much more!
Materials required:
workbook ($35), New
American Bible, Catechism of the Catholic
Church.
Can’t make it to all the sessions? Can’t come to
any sessions at all but would love to do this
study? We will have a new option for this
program to access this study “virtually.” This will
become available in August - stay tuned for
more information.
Beloved: Program for Married Couples
Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 PM
Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17
So you may be married a few years or many
years.
Have you ever thought that your
marriage may be more than you think it is?
What if God has woven into the very fabric of
your humanity a purposeful need and desire
that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? Join
with other couples in the parish for fellowship
and for a chance to explore the mystery and the
meaning of the sacrament of marriage as
revealed in Sacred Scripture. There is no cost or
materials required for this program. We will
meet every other week, but each session stands
on its own. Please register by contacting Diane
Luceri.
Gardening Ministry
RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
+ Have you been considering the possibility of
becoming a member of the Catholic Church?
+ Is there someone in your life - a spouse, fiancé,
child - with whom you’d like to share their
Catholic Faith?
+ Have you been coming to Mass for years and
feel now is the time for you to become a
member of the parish community?
Whatever your reasons might be for choosing
to become Catholic, beneath that choice is God
who is calling you to “Come and see!”
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 nonCatholic 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! Note that now is the time
to ask questions, to listen and to be open to the
Spirit of God - Commitment to the process may
follow in the weeks and months ahead. For
more information, please contact Diane Luceri
at 782-1475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net. Adult
Catholics needing Confirmation should also
contact Diane.
SEAS News
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The next meeting of the Prayer
Shawl Ministry will be on Thursday,
August 13, 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.
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Seton Men’s Club - Upcoming Meeting
The next meeting sponsored by the Men’s Club
will be on Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 PM in
the Holy Family Room.
A small group of people is starting to
come together to take care of the
flower beds in front of the church
and parish office to keep them
looking their best this summer. If you would like
to be part of the Gardening Ministry, please call
the Parish Office - 908-782-1475 x10.
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Women’s Spirituality Group
We look forward to our first meeting of next year
on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 PM. Judy Ashcraft
has agreed lead our first meeting of the next year
with her presentation on the Shroud of Turin.
Sister Mary Cleary has informed us that the title for
her presentation at the WSG Day of Reflection on
Saturday, October 10 will be "Untying the Knots of
Our Lives with God's Mercy".
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Flemington Area Food Pantry - July Needs List
The following items are needed to keep our
shelves filled:
Non-sweet Cereal
Oatmeal
Granola Bars
Snack size containers of
Fruit Juice
fruit cups, pudding and
Nuts
Jello
Flour
Keep the Personal Care items coming as well:
Laundry detergent
Feminine care products
Deodorants
Toilet paper
Bar Soap
Facial tissues
Shampoo/Conditioner
Adult incontinency
Disposable razors
products
Shaving cream
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This Weekend’s Readings
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
In this passage, God denounces false leaders who
have scattered his people. He promises that they
will be reunited and led by one who is just and
wise.
Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18
Paul explains that through Jesus Christ, there is no
longer hostility between Gentile and Jew. Instead,
through the Spirit of Christ, both groups become
one body and are equal in the eyes of God.
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34
The apostles returned after their first mission and
told Jesus what they had done and taught. He
told them to rest, but the people kept coming to
them. So they went to find a private place, but the
people learned where they were going and
arrived first. Jesus felt sorry for them and decided
to teach them instead of resting.
© 1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc.
Summer Series
Top Ten Reasons People Give
For Not Going To Church
We all try to find ways to justify our lack of Mass
attendance and believe (momentarily) that our
justification will convince ourselves and others
of their correctness. Today we continue our
look at some of the most popular excuses along
with a humorous and realistic response.
3: Mass Is Sooooooooooo Booooooooring
Some say it is not always what Mass brings to
you, but what you bring to Mass - your attitude,
your attention to the readings and prayers, the
quality time you are spending with God, etc.
But, what Mass brings to you is unbelievable,
and transcends any bad music or boring
preaching (not at SEAS, of course - we are
blessed with a gifted homilist and a music
ministry second to none!). Mass is the True
Presence of God in the Eucharist and a loving
community!
Check back next week for excuse #4!
Around the Diocese
Join the Diocese of Metuchen delegation for
this historic first visit of Pope Francis to the
United States
Seats are still available.
The Diocese of Metuchen invites you to
participate in a pilgrimage to Philadelphia for
the Mass to be celebrated there by Pope Francis
on September 27, 2015.
The Holy Father announced last November that
he will come to Philadelphia for the eighth
World Meeting of Families being held there. He
will celebrate a public Mass with a million or
more participants on Sunday, September 27 on
the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in
full view of the crowds arrayed from the
museum down the Ben Franklin Parkway. No
tickets are required for the Mass. No general
seating will be available. The Mass is a standing
event.
The Diocese has made arrangements for bus
transportation
from
various
locations
throughout the diocese.
A number of
parishes/groups are also running bus trips to
the Papal Mass. The Papal Mass is tentatively
scheduled for 4 pm. The exact schedule is not
yet available from the event planners in
Philadelphia, but we anticipate very early
departure times. Once we have a clear picture
of the number of people who want to
participate from each site, we will assign bus
coordinators and send confirmation materials
with precise details.
Prayer and reflection
resources will also be provided to enable
pilgrims to share a common experience as the
Diocesan Church in preparation for and on the
day of this special event.
The round trip bus reservation and pilgrimage
package will be approximately $55. per person.
Each participant is responsible for their own
meal costs on that day and also any
train/shuttle expenses from the parking lot to
the event site and back. Pilgrims should be
physically fit and prepared to walk several miles.
Reservations for bus seats are limited and will be
accepted on a “first-come first-served” basis. For
those interested in reserving a bus seat, you
may do so starting on July 8, 2015 using the
preferred
online
method
by
visiting:
www.diometuchen.org/WMOF.
You may also register via phone by calling 732562-1990 ext. 1543 during the hours of 10 am 1 pm, Monday thru Friday starting on July 8,
2015. All payments will be by credit card only.
Space is limited. There will be no refunds. Once
the seats are filled, a waiting list will be formed.
All participants must make payment and agree
to the Trip Terms and Conditions before
reservations will be confirmed.
Additional
details regarding the Pilgrimage will be sent out
at the end of the summer.
Bus Trip Pick-Up Locations:
• Immaculate Conception, Annandale
• St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bridgewater
• St. Cecelia, Iselin
• St. John Neumann Center, Piscataway
• Our Lady of the Mount, Warren
• St. Joseph, Washington
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Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
July 19-25, 2015
This year’s National NFP Awareness Week is
July19-25. The theme proposed by our Bishops’
Conference is: “All Natural! Natural Family
Planning: Good for the body. Great for the
Soul!”
Where can I learn how to use NFP? Call the
Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen 732562-1990
Ext.
1705
or
e-mail
familylife@diometuchen.org
for
more
information or to register for classes at a
location nearest your home.
Immaculate Conception School - Clinton
Laudato Si'
Immaculate Conception School has a
limited number of seats still available
in select grades for the 2015-16
school year. Tours are available through the
summer and may be scheduled by calling the
school office at 908-735-6334. Please visit the
school website at www.icsclinton.org.
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**Save The Date**
Thursday, October 8, 2015, 7:00 PM
4th Annual ICC High School Information Night
Laudato Si': the first papal encyclical devoted to
the environment has now been released. Start
reading
Pope
Francis'
document
at
www.vatican.va and take up the pope's urgent
call for dialogue on the future of our common
home.
Visit the diocesan website at
http://diometuchen.org/pope-francis-encyclicallaudato-si/ for related information.
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2 Job Opportunities - Diocese of Metuchen
This event will be held at Immaculate
Conception School. Representatives from area
public, private, and Catholic high schools will be
in attendance to provide information and
answer questions.
All 5th-8th graders and
families welcome to attend.
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Celebration of Marriage Retreat
September 18 - 20
and Facilities Management
Marianist Family Retreat Center
417 Yale Ave. Cape May Point, NJ 08212
This weekend is intended for couples married at
least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the
commitment of marriage. We strike a deliberate
balance among participation/reflection, liturgy,
free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple
time” for walks on the nearby beaches.
Cost: $260 per couple (incl. all meals, room,
program, etc.)
Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org
or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
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Act Now to Stop Assisted Suicide in New Jersey
Vote NO on A2270
A2270, a bill allowing assisted suicide, was
released by the NJ Assembly Health and Senior
Services Committee on Thursday, June 5. This
bill would allow a person who has a terminal
disease to request a prescription from a
physician for lethal drugs that would end their
life. Terminal disease is defined in the bill as an
incurable and irreversible disease that has been
medically confirmed and will, within reasonable
medical judgment, result in a patient's death.
Please ask members of the Assembly to vote
"No" on A2270 if it is posted for a vote in the
Assembly. Our duty is to assist those who are
dying- not kill them.
Go to https://votervoice.net/NJCC/home
contact your legislators.
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Day Maintenance Mechanic - Office of Property
Evening Maintenance Mechanic - Office of
Property and Facilities Management
Presently, the Office of Property and Facilities
Management seeks one day and one evening
Maintenance Mechanic to:
Perform routine tasks such as painting,
plumbing, electrical wiring and other related
activities.
Maintain facilities, grounds and
equipment in a clean, safe and orderly
condition. Cut lawns using a power mower;
trim and edge around walks, flower beds and
walls. Assist in snow removal by shoveling
walkways and driveways. Assist with other
projects as needed.
The ideal candidate must be able to regularly lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds, work outdoors,
and be able to work an occasional weekend
schedule.
Interested candidates should forward their
resume to hr@diometuchen.org.
When
applying please indicate Day Maintenance
Mechanic or Evening Maintenance Mechanic.
** Please note that due to the anticipated high
volume of responses, only those candidates who
we are interested in interviewing will be
contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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All Are Invited
The Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities
is sponsoring the Celebration of Holy Mass with
the opportunity for participants to receive the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at St.
Helena's Church, 950 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ on
Saturday, September 12 at 11 AM followed by
fellowship and light refreshments.
The Disabled, their caregivers and all wishing to
participate in this special event are asked to
RSVP by Friday, September 4 by calling 732-2346432
or
email
us
catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com.