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June 9, 2013
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions - week of June 10, 2013
Weekday
MONDAY
8:00 A.M.
TUESDAY
8:00 A.M.
In Thanksgiving for Joy r/o
Grandparents
Weekday
Louisa Smeraglia r/o Ben Belinka &
Janice Gambardella
WEDNESDAY Weekday
8:00 A.M.
Sister Mary Urban r/o Mr. & Mrs.
Joseph Slovensky
THURSDAY
Weekday
8:00 A.M.
Victorina Mata Ruiz r/o Tschang Family
FRIDAY
Weekday
8:00 A.M.
Kay Kalis & Family r/o James Hagan
SATURDAY
Vigil Mass
5:00 P.M.
James Galligan r/o Jamie, Jim & Ryan
Cullen
SUNDAY
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 A.M.
Mass for the People
11:00 A.M.
Thomas R. McManimon r/o The
McManimon Family
Your assistance please …
If you know of someone that should
be removed from our prayer list,
please contact the parish office.
Thank you.
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Prime"Time"Seniors!
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Please Remember the Sick in Your Prayers
John Hunt, Louis Higley, Michael & Grace Lanza, Marie
Rendine, Robert Cleary, Albert Lusch Jr., Roxanne
Guzman, Denise Pedersen, Joseph & Muriel Calvanelli,
Joseph Thomas, George & Betsy Coyne, John Anthony
Criscuola, Barbara McLaughlin, Edward Jurewicz, Molly
Barry, Valerie Dietrich, Jim Waltzak, Madaline Huthanse,
Pauline Ragazzo, Jack Ruggiero, Monica Spengler, John
Troendle, Brother Carmen Ciardullo, Santa Pietrunti,
Rafael Bautista, Eduardo Zuniga, Stephen Soehngen, Ron
Lewis, Helen Morris, John Milano, Samantha Blodgett,
Anne Cacavio, Helen Kelleher, Grace Smink, Paul Seidel,
Susan Capellupo, Margaret Fimbel, Kenny O’Connor,
Augustine Nieves, Gladys Milazzo, Arlene Bellinger, Joyce
Valenti, John Smyth, Chris Clickner, Dan Farago, Mary
Skowronski, Bill Sharp, Susan Marantz, Maryann Hughes,
Joan Simon, Elizabeth Lovuolo, Michael Banko, Mary
Elizabeth Clark, Mary Ann Radice, Jake Holmes, Marie
Valenti, Diane Brennan, Campbell Hoyt, Lil White, Ted
Marsek, Monica Drumm, Joseph Rendine, Jeanette
Herrera, Liam Robilotto, John Clute, Norman & Janice
Rivard, Ava Shepherd, Tom Guyader, Asa Taylor, Cheryl
Salus, Joseph Longo, Fe Abila, Betty Hyduke, Colleen
Lettieri, Christopher Molnar, Jim Butler, Art & Maryann
Slovinsky, Wendy LaFontaine, Veronica Cairns, Catherine
John, Brian Forbes & Inaki Bastarica.
Please Pray for Those in the Seminary:
Steven
Woltornist, Stuart King & Matthew Marinelli.
Please Pray for Those in the Military:" " James Krimin,
Charles Fahrenholz, Douglas McWilliams, Richard
Melendez, Derek Angeles, Brian Hopkins, Eddie LeBlanc,
Bryan Kelly, Thomas Matsay, Evan Ruffini, David Novak,
Robert Jorgenson & Joshua Rivard.
Brothers
of the
Sacred Heart Mission Appeal
Our second collection this weekend is for the
African missions of the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart.
The Brothers through their
representative, Brother Robert Ziobro, SC, are
asking for your prayers and
financial support. The Brothers
of the Sacred Heart are religious
educators who staff schools and
other establishments in over
thirty
countries.
Your
contributions will especially
benefit young men who are
preparing to enter religious life
and needy students in the
African countries of Kenya,
Lesotho, Uganda, Zambia, and
Zimbabwe. Please be generous.
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1
1 Kgs 17:17-24
Elijah went to Zarephath of Sidon to the house of a widow.
The son of the mistress of the house fell sick, and his
sickness grew more severe until he stopped breathing.
So she said to Elijah,
“Why have you done this to me, O man of God?
Have you come to me to call attention to my guilt and to
kill my son?”
Elijah said to her, “Give me your son.”
Taking him from her lap, he carried the son to the upper
room where he was staying, and put him on his bed.
Elijah called out to the LORD:
“O LORD, my God, will you afflict even the widow with
whom I am staying by killing her son?”
Then he stretched himself out upon the child three times
and called out to the LORD:
“O LORD, my God, let the life breath return to the body of
this child.”
The LORD heard the prayer of Elijah;
the life breath returned to the child’s body and he revived.
Taking the child, Elijah brought him down into the house
from the upper room and gave him to his mother.
Elijah said to her, “See! Your son is alive.”
The woman replied to Elijah,
“Now indeed I know that you are a man of God.
The word of the LORD comes truly from your mouth.”
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13
R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
I will extol you, O LORD, for you drew me clear
and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.
O LORD, you brought me up from the nether world;
you preserved me from among those going down into the
pit.
R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
Sing praise to the LORD, you his faithful ones,
and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger lasts but a moment;
a lifetime, his good will.
At nightfall, weeping enters in,
but with the dawn, rejoicing.
R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me;
O LORD, be my helper.
You changed my mourning into dancing;
O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks.
R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
Reading 2
Gal 1:11-19
I want you to know, brothers and sisters,
that the gospel preached by me is not of human origin.
For I did not receive it from a human being, nor was I
taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
For you heard of my former way of life in Judaism,
how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure
and tried to destroy it, and progressed in Judaism
beyond many of my contemporaries among my race,
since I was even more a zealot for my ancestral traditions.
But when God, who from my mother’s womb had set me
apart and called me through his grace, was pleased to
reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him to the
Gentiles,
I did not immediately consult flesh and blood, nor did I go
up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me;
rather, I went into Arabia and then returned to Damascus.
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to confer with
Cephas and remained with him for fifteen days.
But I did not see any other of the apostles, only James the
brother of the Lord.
Gospel
Lk 7:11-17
Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain,
and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him.
As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died
was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she
was a widow.
A large crowd from the city was with her.
When the Lord saw her,
he was moved with pity for her and said to her,
“Do not weep.”
He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the
bearers halted, and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!”
The dead man sat up and
began to speak, and Jesus
gave him to his mother.
Fear seized them all, and
they glorified God,
exclaiming,
“A great prophet has
arisen in our midst, ”
and “God has visited his
people.”
This report about him
spread through the whole
of Judea and in all the
surrounding region.
Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States
Next week’s readings:
2 Sm 12:7-10, 13, Gal 2:16, 19-21 & Lk 7:36-8:3
MUSLIMS, CHRISTIANS, AND JESUS
Gaining Understanding and Building Relationships
St. Cecelia’s Parish will be presenting a program to explore and provide a basic
understanding into the religion of Islam. The topics will include:
• 10 Myths about Muslims
• What is Islam?: Exploring Our Fears and Stereotypes
• Understanding What Muslims Believe
• Jesus: The Bridge to Muslims
• Building Bridges through Relationships
The program will consist:
• Course led DVD
• Individual Participant’s Guide
• Small Group Discussions - assisted by the Evangelical Group
• Personal reflection (Jesus plan for us to follow)
The program’s length will be for Five consecutive Sundays, starting AFTER the 8:30
AM Mass and CONCLUDING before the 11:00 AM Mass. Early registration is
encouraged so adequate participation guides can be ordered.
Place: St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall
Date: July 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th, 11th.
Cost: $10.00 (covers the cost of participation guide)
To register please contact: The parish office at 732-329-2893, or email
([email protected])
If you have questions, please let the parish office know and provide your contact
information. You will be contacted to discuss your concerns. Thank you.
H uman Life Is Sacred
Be Protectors of God's Gifts!
June 9, 2013
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her
and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’” LUKE 7:13
This verse is a great reminder that the Stewardship lifestyle
is one of service, putting God first and to “love one
another.” Unfortunately today, many people have “passion”
for activities they enjoy - their job and off-work activities.
Many times our “passion” to excel is at the expense of
someone else. Maybe we need to focus on a little less
passion for our individual concerns and a lot more
compassion for others.
Be Peacemakers
Know that you are called to be
the builders of a better world.
Be peace-makers,
because a society solidly based on peace
is a society with a future.
- Pope John Paul II (Meeting with Young People Sept. 23, 2001)
Your Stewardship of Treasure
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Summer Envelopes
We sincerely thank our parishioners who
mail or deliver your weekly envelopes to
the parish office while you are out-oftown on vacations this summer. As
many of you understand, our parish
expenses and obligations do not take a
vacation when you do, so it is very
helpful to be able to rely on your
continued support even when you cannot
personally attend Mass here.
Complaints of Sexual Abuse
If you were sexually abused as a minor by a member of the
clergy or someone representing the Catholic Church, or you
know of someone who was, you can report that abuse
through the Diocesan website www.diometuchen.org or by
calling Lawrence Nagle at (732) 562-1990 ext. 2413.
At his installation as Pope on March 19, 2013, Pope Francis
preached the following words, which show us why we as a
Church reject abortion and euthanasia, which kill the
vulnerable rather than protect them:
"The vocation of being a “protector”… is not just
something involving us Christians alone; it also has a prior
dimension which is simply human, involving everyone.
• It means protecting all creation, the beauty of the
created world, as the Book of Genesis tells us and as
Saint Francis of Assisi showed us.
• It means respecting each of God’s creatures and
respecting the environment in which we live.
• It means protecting people, showing loving concern for
each and every person, especially children, the elderly,
those in need, who are often the last we think about.
• It means caring for one another in our families:
husbands and wives first protect one another, and then,
as parents, they care for their children, and children
themselves, in time, protect their parents."
Sponsors Certificates
Any registered parishioner looking for sponsor certificates
may obtain one from the parish office; however, in order to
receive one, usage of the parish envelope system is
MANDATORY for at least three months.
Seeking Talented, Enthusiastic,
Hard-Working Girls
for Exciting Leadership Program
for girls rising to grades 6-9
At this three-day workshop, girls will have the opportunity,
through problem-based learning activities, to explore and
practice leadership skills at Stuart Country Day School of
the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton..
Three workshops to choose from: June 25 - 27, July 9 - 11,
or August 6 - 8. $75 registration fee is due two weeks prior
to the workshop. Space is limited - for more info or to
register, contact Sue Beardsley 609.921.2330 x224 or
[email protected] or www.stuartschool.org
National Blue Army Shrine
On Thursday, June 13 - The National Blue Army Shrine,
Washington, NJ welcomes all to the 96th Celebration of the
Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima on June 13, 1917 to the
three shepherd children. By decree His Excellency Most
Reverend Paul G. Bootkoski has designated this Shrine as a
pilgrimage where the faithful may receive a Plenary
Indulgence. Confessions are available starting at 10:30 a.m.
Celebration begins at 12:00 noon with the Rosary
Procession, Holy Mass at 1:00 with Main Celebrant,
Rev. Matthew Mauriello. The celebration ends with our
traditional Fatima Farewell. For more information visit our
website: www.wafusa.org, or call (908) 689-1700.
St. Cecilia’s Youth Ministry
Open to all 9th- 12th grade high school students. Newcomers are
always welcome. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month
from 7-9pm in the church basement.
The youth ministry of St. Cecilia’s thrives on the celebration of
Jesus Christ, strives to serve our community both within the parish
and out, encourages others to establish a relationship with Jesus
Christ and desires to create a family in Christ with our members so
all will grow in their Catholic faith.
Meeting tonight 7-9pm TOPIC: Summer~ How to keep our
faith burning!
Do YOU Need a Prayer?
Throughout our lives we often find ourselves, loved ones,
or friends in need of prayers. The St. Cecilia Prayer Group
is committed to praying for all your special intentions. You
can request prayers by calling the parish office at 732-3292893 ext. 15 or e-mail [email protected]
Remember Jesus is always ready to carry us
during our time of need
St. Cecilia’s prayer group will formally meet on the second
Tuesday of each month in the chapel starting at 6:45 PM
and concluding at 7:15 PM. The service is planned to last
about a half hour. In addition to St. Cecilia's prayer group
members, all members of St. Cecilia’s parish and
surrounding parishes are most welcomed to join.
“Celebrate Life” A Day for Mature Catholics (55+)
SENIORS!!! You are invited to the eighth annual
“Celebrate Life” day on Friday, June 14th. This event is
planned just for YOU! The day includes Mass, great food,
entertainment and fellowship!
Often we worry far too much about the future, failing to
recognize God’s presence in the moment…in the here and
now. God’s gift to us is the present. Join us as we
celebrate and savor life as God intended!
The day begins at 100:00 AM with Mass in the Chapel with
Rev. Sean G. Winters, Celebrant, followed by a delicious
brunch and a musical interlude. Registration fee of $20.00
includes brunch and entertainment. Make check payable
to: “Diocese of Metuchen” send form and payment to:
Family Life Office, Diocese of Metuchen, P.O. Box 191,
Metuchen, NJ 08840. Questions???? Call Family Life
Offic e (732) 562-1990 x 1624.
Food Bank
We will be collecting for the South Brunswick Food
Bank next weekend, June 15 - 16. This month they
have specifically requested: Chef Boyardee
products (ravioli, spaghettio's etc.), canned tuna, jelly,
whole wheat pasta, pasta sauce, boxed cake/brownie mixes,
canned tomatoes, juices & ground coffee, oatmeal, brown
rice & quinoa, soups, canned fruit/peas/carrots/corn,
diapers (size 4, 5, 6). Please be as generous as you can for
those in our community who are less fortunate. As always,
your kindness is greatly appreciated!
L.I.F.T.
Living In Faith Together
A Young Adult Ministry serving those 18-39!
Do you have any old ink cartridges or small
electronics you need to recycle? Do you have any
old ink cartridges or small electronics you need to
recycle?
You can help LIFT by recycling your items - the box will
be kept in the closet in the vestibule. We are able to
recycle cell phones, toner and ink cartridges, cameras,
and small electronics. Thank you again for your support!
For more information about L.I.F.T. find us on facebook
or email us at: [email protected]
South Brunswick Viking Athletic Club's
Annual Golf Outing
Thursday, June 27th starting at 1:15 shotgun start at
Concordia Country Club in Monroe NJ. The cost is $380
per foursome, which includes green fees, carts, dinner after
outing, beverages on course, prizes, fun and more. All
proceeds are distributed to SBHS senior student athletes in
the form of a monetary contribution. If you would like to
play, become a sponsor or donate a prize, please contact
Tom O’Toole at 732 322-8208.
Sister Eileen’s Knitting Niche
The last meeting for the season will be on
June 13th. The group will reconvene again in
the fall. Watch the bulletin for details.
“Thank you to all who are helping
with our needs for Camp.
We are very grateful.”
Thank you, Father Dan for being
here for Camp St. Cecilia!
K n i g h t s o f C o l umb u s
Do you have a question about the Knights?
Visit our website at: www.koccouncil7046.org
Thinking of joining the Council?
Call our Membership Director, Mike Casalvieri at
(908) 510-6615. Or e-mail
[email protected].
Join us! You and your family will be glad you did!
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PARENT INFORMATION AND REMINDER SHEET
Program Hours
8:45 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday, July 8 – 12. (It is important that all campers arrive by 9:00 AM.
T-Shirts will be given out the first day, if not before.)
Registration:
Register your child at the registration table upon arrival each day.
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures:
Park your car and walk your children to the Registration Table. Please be very careful driving in the parking lot.
Follow the cones and drive slowly. There will be many children around and, as you know, they can be unpredictable.
Attendance:
Be on time. Sorry, we cannot accommodate visitors. Participants must be registered for camp. If your child will not
be at camp for any reason, please notify us at 732-329-1141 or on the cell phone emergency number which is (908)
705-6741 before 9 AM.
Early Dismissal:
All early dismissals require a note. If someone other than you will be picking your child up early, please include that
person’s name and phone number on your note. We reserve the right to ask for identification.
Walking
Children with permission to walk home should present us with a note from their parents.
Clothing:
Comfortable, appropriate play clothes that you don’t mind getting messy (real messy – some of the groups will use
paint and glue for craft projects). Also, please have your child wear socks and sneakers. For safety reasons, we ask
that your child not wear flip-flops. Please wear Camp shirts daily. Tuesday will be picture Day and Crazy Hat Day.
Sun Screen and hats are very important as we will be outside for most of the morning.
Water Day:
Thursday will be “water day” at camp. The children will enjoy the opened fire hydrant and fun water activities. Bring
a towel in a plastic bag; make sure your child’s name is on it. They may wear their bathing suits under their clothes.
Campers WILL NOT be allowed to change clothing at camp. Keep in mind they will be muddy by the end of the day!
Snacks:
Snacks will be provided each day. Pretzels and water will be available at all times during the camp. Please inform
us if your child has any food allergies and please provide the appropriate snack. Monday - Apples with caramel
sauce, chips and cookies. Tuesday – Hot dogs and watermelon. Wednesday – Ice Cream Sundaes (Vanilla and/or
Choc Ice Cream, Redi-Whip, Choc Sauce, Straw sauce, sprinkles, and cherries). Thursday – Bananas with
chocolate syrup, chips, cookies. Friday - Dirt Cup (pudding, crushed oreo cookies, gummi worms).
Please note:
You are welcome to join us for closing Mass on Friday, July 12th at about 10:20 am.
Let Us Know:
It is very helpful for us to be aware of anything that might affect behavior (tiredness, irritability, and hyperactivity) or
require us to restrict some activity, or be particularly sensitive to their needs. Please help our staff to get to know
your child! During Camp hours please call the Parish Office at 732-329-2893.
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June 7, 2013
Dear Junior Counselors,
We are thrilled that you have volunteered to be a counselor at Camp St. Cecilia!
Helping to care for our younger brothers and sisters is both an honor and a responsibility. You were
chosen because we believe that you will be a wonderful, positive role model for our younger brothers and
sisters. We are confident that you will teach the children how to be as Jesus wants them to be. During camp,
the way you act, is how the campers will act. If you pray, so will the children; if you sing, so will they! Children
love their counselors! Your caring example will live with them long after they leave camp. Don’t be surprised if
they look up to you throughout the year, when they see you at Mass, at religious education classes or
anywhere else!
This year’s theme is “Sientes
Discipuli - Becoming Disciples ” which is really the
goal of our lives – becoming followers of Jesus. We will be hearing how Jesus called some of the Apostles to
follow him and how he calls each one of us. Hopefully all you Latin scholars will be able to give us a Latin
phrase to greet one another Camp.
Respect and love for one another are key words and actions for the week of Camp and of course
always!
With this in mind, please come to the Camp orientation on Thursday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to
12:00 Noon. We will have pizza together. Boys please bring chips and the girls bring cookies.
We have much to get ready for Camp so, if you can stay until 1:00 PM, I would be grateful. Please let
us know if that is possible.
In conclusion, your role at Camp St. Cecilia is very important! Your attendance, punctuality, dedication
and service are crucial for making this an awesome, joyful experience for all!
If for some reason you cannot attend the orientation session on Thursday, June 27 then
please e-mail me directly at DRE@ stceciliaparish.net or call me at 732-329-1141.
God Bless You,
Sr. Clare
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