April 10, 2016 Bulletin - Saint Elizabeth Saint Brigid Parish
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April 10, 2016 Bulletin - Saint Elizabeth Saint Brigid Parish
ST. ELIZABETH - ST. BRIGID PARISH April 10 – April 17, 2016 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE (†) Deceased (L) Living Monday, April 11 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Beniamino Carfagnini † Tuesday, April 12 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Donald Mac Pherson† Wednesday, April 13 8:45 AM (St. Elizabeth) Novena 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: William & Barbara Lynch† Thursday, April 14 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Beniamino Carfagnini † Friday, April 15 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Louise, Peter & Peter Jr. Cipparulo † Saturday, April 16 5:00 PM (St. Brigid) Mass: For the Parishioners 6:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Rev. Andrew Kalafsky † Sunday, April 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Anna De Trolio † 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Madeline Lofrano † 9:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Dorothy Lane † 10:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Domingos & Maria Matinho † 11:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Charlene Kole † Congratulations to the following children baptized in St. Brigid Church this past weekend: Luna Raymond Faulborn Child of Kaitlyn Ketterman & Martin Faulborn Emily Elizabeth Cerulli Child of Kristina & Adam Cerulli Graham Murdock Dewey Child of Christa & Ryan Dewey Conor James Mitchell Child of Allyse & Kevin Mitchell Third Sunday of Easter LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, April 16, 2016 St. Brigid --------------------------------------------- 5:00 PM (E) G. La Grassa (R) C. Ross (A) K. Watkins, J. Ryan St. Elizabeth ----------------------------------------6:30 PM (E) K. Blejwas (R) _________________ (A)__________________ Sunday, April 17, 2016 St. Brigid --------------------------------------------- 7:30 AM (E) H. Hendrickson (R) J. Hendrickson (A) A. & M. Johnson St. Elizabeth----------------------------------------- 8:30 AM (E) K. Spinda (R) J. Howe (A) B. & C. Moreau St. Brigid --------------------------------------------- 9:30 AM (E) B. Carlson (R) T. Gallagher (A) C. & M. Ruggia St. Elizabeth--------------------------------------- 10:30 AM (E) F. Grigni (R) R. Schwab (A) ____________________ St. Brigid ------------------------------------------- 11:30 AM (E) B. Peterson (R) _______________ A) W. & L. Mahala “For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven…” A time to heal… Please pray for the sick of our parishes including: Elizabeth Kurylo, Ruth Stahl, Maria Nucci, Dave Martin, Edmond Rochat, Jr., Ann Buttacavoli, John Oghia, Vinka Profaca, Victoria Gass and Barbara Giarretta. A time to die… Please pray for those who have recently passed away. PRAY POPE THE HOLY FATHER POPE FRANCIS AND HIS INTENTIONS Universal: Small Farmers That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor. Evangelization: African Christians That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts. THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER First Reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 The high priest chastised Peter and the other apostles for continuing to preach when they had been ordered to stop. Peter replied he would rather obey God than men, considering God's power even over death. They are again warned to stop speaking of Jesus, and then freed. Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14 John had a vision of many angels and all the living creatures of the world gathered around a throne. The angels cried out that the slain Lamb was worthy of receiving power, glory and praise. Then every creature on earth called out praise to God and the Lamb, and the elders fell down and worshipped. Gospel: John 21:1-19 Jesus appeared to the disciples for the third time since his resurrection while they were fishing. They hadn't caught anything, and then Jesus advised them to cast their net from the other side of the boat. When they did this, they caught a great number of fish. Jesus then asked Peter three times, "Do you love me?" When Peter said he did, Jesus asked him to tend and feed his sheep. BISHOP-ELECT JAMES F. CHECCHIO On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Pope Francis appointed Rev. Msgr. James F. Checchio, a priest of the Diocese of Camden and the former rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome, as the fifth Bishop of Metuchen. Bishop-elect Checchio will be ordained a bishop and installed formally in the Diocese of Metuchen on May 3, 2016. Until then, Bishop Bootkoski, who has been the Bishop of Metuchen since 2002, will continue to oversee the diocese. Please pray for Bishop Bootkoski for his dedication and service to the Diocese of Metuchen for the past 14 years and for Bishop Elect Checchio as he prepares to lead the Diocese of Metuchen. For more information check out the Diocese of Metuchen Website at diometuchen.org. For more information check out the Diocese of Metuchen Website at diometuchen.org. Remember in your prayers the members of our Armed Services, especially Patrick Blankenship of the USMC & Ryan O’Connor of the US Army, close friends of Jean Fall; John F. Stahl of the US Army, son, Joseph Stahl of the Navy, grandson, and Eric Hummel of the US Army nephew of Ruth Stahl; Brendan Patrick Duffy of the US Army, son of Deacon Larry & Denise Duffy; Jordan Weaver of the Air Force, husband of Christy (LaPointe) Weaver: Timothy Donovan of the US Navy, close friend of Tom Gioino; Charles Clough of the USMC, son of John & Jan Clough; PFC Sean McMahon of the US Army, friend of The LaPointe family; John WalkerAir Force, grandson of Bernard & Joan O’Reilly; Christopher Jibilian, US Navy pilot and Matthew Jibilian US Navy Seal, grand-nephews of Charlie & Pina Jibilian. THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY The next meeting of the Daughters of Mary will take place on April 13, 2016, in St. Patrick Hall. At this meeting we will have a spiritual discussion, (Lectio Divina), of The Fourth Sunday of Easter Readings. All women of the parish are most welcome to join us for this spiritual discussion. A social of coffee, tea, and desserts will be enjoyed at the meeting. SAVE THE DATE Communion Breakfast June 5, 2016 Sponsored by the Daughters of Mary of St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid Parish. To take place after the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Brigid Church At Hamilton Farm Golf Club 1040 Pottersville Road, Gladstone, NJ SPEAKER: Ronald C. Rak, J.D., CEO of St. Peter’s Healthcare System, Inc. MEN and WOMEN are invited to attend. For more information contact the Parish Office at 908-234-1265 Tickets will be sold before and after all Masses during the month of May Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Call the Sisters of Life: 866-575-0075 or email [email protected]. For men, call 877-586-4621 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LIFE CHOICES' ANNUAL~LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION The event will be held Friday, June 10, 2016. Doors open at 6 PM. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 New Jersey Route 173. Suggested donation is $50 per person or $75 a couple. Registration is required. All proceeds will help us complete the renovations for St. Anne's Center ("Grandma's House"). Renovations are 3/4 of the way completed. Let’s raise the funds to bring us home! Help create a safe place where homeless women who are pregnant or who have young children can find the support they need to resume an independent and healthy family life. To learn more about our plans, visit: www.grandmashouse.us contact Joan at [email protected] or 908-454-2066 Ext. 4. SPRING OPEN HOUSE Bishop George AHR High School One Tingley Lane, Edison, NJ 08820 Monday, April 18, 2016 ~ beginning at 7 PM All are welcome! For more information or directions call 732-549-1108 Ext. 620 or visit us online at www.bgahs.org. THE 2016 AUTUMN TRICKY TRAY NOVEMBER 4, 2016 DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON 200 ATRIUM DRIVE, SOMERSET NJ Doors open at 5 PM. Hosted by the Foundation for Catholic Education, Diocese of Metuchen No one under 18 Admitted– Admission $50/Person *Admission includes dinner and 1 sheet of Tier 1 Tickets Proceeds support tuition aid for deserving children attending a Catholic school in the Diocese of Metuchen. For more info call 732.562.2452, email [email protected], or visit www.diometuchen.org/schools/trickytray. SPREADING THE WORD “Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’” (John 21:17) All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus by “feeding His sheep.” Through prayer ask God how you should best use your time, talent and treasure to assist those who are in need. Remember that giving is an act of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and greater Church. GENNESARET RETREAT A retreat designed to provide a spiritual and temporal oasis to men and women suffering with a life changing illness, will be held the weekend of May 20-22, 2015 at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center, located in Kearny, NJ. The retreat will begin Friday at 2:15 PM and end with a closing Prayer Service on Sunday at 1:30 PM. There is no cost to you for the retreat. For further information, please contact Hilare Reinold at 732-566-7237, Peggy Walsh 908-499-7667, Marie Merritt 732-670-5980 or Linda Capobianco 732-608-7277. WE WELCOME YOUR PRAYER INTENTIONS The Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a dedicated phone line and an email address to receive prayer intentions from persons with disabilities, the homebound, their caregivers, relatives and friends. Call the prayer line at 732-765-6431 or send an email to catholicswithdisabilities@ gmail.com and your intentions will be remembered in prayer at Holy Mass. BISHOP’S APPEAL Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen assists individuals and families who are hungry, need shelter, or lack the financial resources to meet their basic needs. Over 20 programs are available to provide short term assistance that will lead to selfsufficiency and an improved quality of life. Bishop’s Appeal update: received pledges totaling $ 195,327.12 and payments totaling $ 170,610.46 from 247 parishioners. This represents 94.4% of our $ 206,900.00 goal. Thank you. LOVE, MERCY, LIFE OPENING THE HEART OF MARRIAGE Natural Family Planning is a wonderful way to practice family planning while honoring your spouse, your body, and God. Clergy, Marriage preparation ministers, educators, youth ministers, couples, are invited to find out the facts, myths and blessings of NFP. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 1:30 to 3 PM or 7 to 8:30 PM in the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway NJ. No charge to attend, but registration is required. Please call the Family Life Office at 732-562-1990 ext. 1705 or email: [email protected] The Most Reverend Paul G Bootkoski will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood and retirement as Bishop of Metuchen at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Noon. A public reception will follow in the CYO building. All are invited to attend. FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 10 – APRIL 17, 2016 The Sanctuary Candle at St. Elizabeth Church is being offered for the repose of the soul of Michael Verdile requested by Maureen & Russ Topping. CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2016-2017 TUITION ASSISTANCE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN Families interested in applying for tuition assistance to attend an eligible Diocese of Metuchen Catholic elementary or high school may do so now. The application process is now online through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Online applications must be completed by no later than Friday April 15, 2016. For questions visit www.Diometuchen.org/schools/tuition. 1050 ANNIVERSARY OF POLAND CHRISTIANITY The Diocese of Metuchen, Consulate General of Republic of Poland in New York and St. John Paul II Parish, Perth Amboy, invites all to the 1050 Anniversary of Poland Christianity. On Saturday, April 16, 2016 beginning with Holy Mass at 11 AM, in St. John Paul II Parish 490 State St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. For information access www.johnpaulsecond.com or call the Parish Office at (732) 826-1395. THE SCHOOL OF ST ELIZABETH 30 SENEY DRIVE, BERNARDSVILLE UPCOMING EVENTS: THE "5TH ANNUAL CROSS AND CROWN 5K SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 9 AM Register on line at bestrace.com. Affordable race sponsorships are available. For more information contact Susan Howley at [email protected]. E-ROCKS! 2016 SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 7 PM-11PM Buy your tickets here: erocks2016.eventbrite.com. Tickets cost $50 if purchased by 4/17, and $60 thereafter, so buy your tickets now. CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Please consider supporting our local poverty relief services by donating used Clothing, Shoes, and Household items in our donation bin located in the parking lot. Your continued generosity is appreciated. If you have any questions or have a larger item please call our toll free number 1-877-343-3651. Thank You REPORT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Contact The Diocese of Metuchen Diocesan Response Officer, Lawrence Nagle (732) 562-2413 Office (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) (908) 930-4558 Cellular (24 hours/7 days a week) or e-mail: [email protected] Reporting Numbers for the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline 1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873) 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 1-800-835-5510 (TTY/TDD for the deaf). DOROTHY DAY: A SAINT OF MERCY FOR OUR TIME The Department of Formation and Leadership invites you Year of Mercy event on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10 AM and 7 PM in St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway, NJ. The presenter will be Martha Hennessy. Martha will share her own work in the Catholic Worker Movement as well as the ever fresh vision of her grandmother, Dorothy Day, Servant of God, who dedicated her life to the face of God’s mercy. PASSION, PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE St. Joseph the Worker 1879 Applewood Drive Orefield, PA 18069 (Allentown, PA) April 16, 2016 ~ 10 AM to 2:30PM Discover key ingredients to a healthy and happy marriage at the Passion & Purpose for Marriage event. Take your relationship to a whole new level! Tickets are $25 per person. For more information: http://cart.dynamiccatholic.com/Passion-andPurpose-for-Marriage-Orefield-PA-p/mr041616.htm 2016 SPARTAN FOOTBALL CASINO NIGHT: Come and join us on Friday, May 20th at 7 PM in Somerville Elks Lodge for food, gaming, Raffle Baskets and more! Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $75 per person. Contact the Immaculata High School Advancement Office at 908-722-0200 Ext. 223 to purchase tickets or buy online at: www.immaculatahighschool.org/casinonight. All proceeds support the Immaculata Football Program. 2015 Financial Contribution Statements for St. Elizabeth and St. Brigid are now available. Please call the Parish Office at 908-234-1265 to request your statement or return this slip in the collection basket at Mass. Name: ___________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________ _________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________ Email Address: ____________________________ 2016 CHAMPIONS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES DINNER Thursday, November 10, 2016 The Palace at Somerset Park Special Honorees The Honorable James M. Cahill Mayor of the City of New Brunswick & Sister M. Michaelita Popovice, RSM Program Director, Warren Basic Material Needs Catholic Charities Social Service Center, Phillipsburg. Please join us as we honor these two individuals for their exemplary work and servant leadership in the communities they serve. Your participation will help support the vital programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen. For reservations and information call: 732-5622438 • Email: [email protected] Camp Veritas is a one-week play-and-pray sleep away summer camp for teens going into 7th to 12th grades. It will be held at three locations in 2016 ; July 24-30 at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY, July 31- August 6th, at Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg, MD and August 14-20 at Camp Lakota in Wurtsboro, NY. Enrollment price of each week is $400 per camp. Early bird rates (if paid in full by 4/1/16) are $370 for all sites. More details can be found at www.campveritas.com. SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS MASS Sunday Mass at 6 PM ~ April 17, 2016 Immaculate Conception Church 35 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ Special Needs Awareness Mass is: An opportunity to celebrate the gifts that people with special needs bring to the Parish. Our friends and family who have special needs minister at the masses as they are lectors, musicians, assisting with the offertory and contributing to the worship in our church. It is an opportunity for the Parish to welcome people with special needs to participate fully in the life of the church. For more information please contact Regina Teggler (908) 963-8473 or Jeanine Cavanagh at (908) 725-1112 X 1126.