2nd Sunday - Most Holy Redeemer

MOST HOLY REDEEMER
OLD BRIDGE, NJ
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Meeting – December 8th at 7:30 p.m.
in Desmond Hall
Mass – December 13th at 8:00 a.m. –
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
8:00AM -STELLA BAUMANN
-r/o Kelly & Mark Chrzanowski
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
8:00AM -DENNIS RYAN
-r/o Bill & Porter Keller
7:30PM -LORETTA KACZANOWSKI
-r/o The Carina Family
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
8:00AM -MARY LINSKY
-r/o Bill & Porter Kelly
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
8:00AM -MARY LINSKY
-r/o Mr. & Mrs. Frank Marcelonis
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
9:00AM -MARY LINSKY
-r/o Gil & Pat Thomas
5:00PM -ADAM GOMULKA
-r/o Phyllis Gomulka
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
8:00AM -TED MARCIN
-r/o Betty & Dale Green
10:00AM -FRANK TANICO
-r/o Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Assante
11:30AM -ANASTACIO AQUINO, EDEN AQUINO,
JESUSA CACELA & LUIS CACELA
-r/o The Cacela Family
---------VOTIVE LIGHTS – IN MEMORY OF
Muriel, Leslie & Anna Roberts Connie, my sister
Peggy Contrera
Frank Moscarello
Charles Mitchell
Howard Whitford
Albert “Jack” DeLillo
Virginia DeLillo
Wladyslaw Wojcicki
Michael Carbone
Josephine & Phil Coppola
---------SPECIAL INTENTIONS
Mark & Kelly Chrzanowski
Teresa & Michael DeLuca
Ryan, Julia & Lydia,
Guidance & strength
Bless and keep our grandchildren & great grandchildren
Spiritual & Physical Healing Pray for Shari
Watch over our daughter
My Prayer for Shari
Michael Valinotti
My mother’s wellbeing
Spiritual help & forgiveness Health for my husband
Help and guidance for Carolyn & Michael
Help and guidance for Jonathan
Please keep my children safe & guide them
Jacket required.
WEB PAGE
For updated bulletin information, please go to
www.mostholyredeemerchurch.org.
---------TABERNACLE LIGHT
Tabernacle candle in the Church burns this
week in loving memory of Keith Dyson
r/o Debbie & Scott Dyson
---------PARISH SICK LIST
Rev. Edward J. Struzik, Shannon,
Hayley & Brett Lawrence, Helena
Sabo, Cheryl Black, Jacqueline Braniff,
Christina Pulido, Sophie Wojtaszek,
Janice Sanborn, Marie Velleneuve, Beth Morris, Renee
Burke, Joseph Peabody, Veronica Balmore, Billy
Sherwood, Jr., Peter Skujins, Cindy Junquet, Kenneth
Kramer, Timothy McGravey, Beatriz Castillo, Dolores
Nee, Michael Guariglia, Marieann Poplaski, Lucy
Littlefield, Jean Marie Brigandi, Elena Coumo, Gabino
& Maria Rodriguez, Angelo Richichi, Alice Gorres,
Johnny Gibbs, Joan Weaver, Barbara Celia, Ida
Morales, Maryann Hughes, Emilie Matlosz, Germaine
Raimo, Luddy Demsia, William Armstrong, Fr.
Gregory Moore, Dominick DeNardo, Joseph Scifo, Joel
Adamo, Sandra Steinberger, George Fleming, Theresa
Nelson, Frank Roberts, Lucy Humphrey, David
Brandt, Tony Medina, Barbara Bradshaw, Fred
Morrone, Larry & Marie Fama, Lenny Gatti, Sumanta
Chowdhuri, Nicole Elizabeth Montagna, Nico Oneto,
Kathleen O’Brien, Bill Harmon, Debbie Archibold,
JoAnne Calendrillo, Liz Frega, Mary Beth
Schulmeister, Alex Berg and Wendy Oates, Marie
Feola and Angelo de la Cruz.
Many names remain on our sick list for a
very long time. While we are happy to continue
requesting prayers for anyone who is sick, please
do not hesitate to inform the parish office if
someone is recovering.
---------PRE-BAPTISM CLASS
Please call the Parish Office to register.
The next Pre-Baptism class will be held
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in the
Chapel.
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE
FOLLOWING MILITARY
PERSONNEL SERVING OVERSEAS
Matthew P. Caporaso, Department of Defense
Matthew B. Kaplan, U.S. Army
Michael Lanzafama, U.S. Army
Richard A. Lapp, U.S. Navy
Douglas Leo, U.S. Army
Mason Morgante, U.S. Marines
Michael Passaretti, U.S. Army
Robert Putko, U. S. Navy
Mark G. Sieczkowski, U. S. Navy
Thomas Welch, U.S. Army
----------GIVING TREE
This year we will be collecting for
Parker House, CPC, Ozanan Shelter,
St. Vincent de Paul, Madison Center
and Manna House. Please take the
tags after Mass and return the wrapped present, with
the tag attached, the weekend December 19/20.
Thank you for your generosity.
---------LECTOR’S NEEDED
Have you ever considered becoming a
Lector. We are in need of a few more
readers at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass
and 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Training
will take place in mid-January. Please call the parish
office or email Father Carina if you would like to be
considered.
---------CHRISTMAS FLOWER COLLECTION
This weekend’s second collection will be
for the Christmas Flowers. Please print
loved ones’ names clearly and legibly
so they may appear correctly in the bulletin.
---------COUNTERS NEEDED
Are you available Monday mornings?
If so, please consider helping to
count the weekly collection. It will
take about two hours of your time
once a month. We are in need of three more
counters. Call the parish office ASAP if you could
help.
DECEMBER 6, 2015
STEWARDS OF OUR TREASURE
Weekend of November 28/29, 2015: $7611
Weekend of November 29/30, 2014: $6610
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Our Most Holy Redeemer Conference
exists primarily to help those in financial
need. This is made possible by the
generosity of our Parishioners each
month; thank you.
If you or someone you know needs help,
please call 732-566-9334. Everything is completely
confidential.
Food Pantry
Groceries collected every weekend at Mass.
St. Lawrence Food Pantry opens on Saturdays
and Mondays from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
---------PRAYER GARDEN PAVERS
Leave a lasting legacy this
Christmas with your name or
custom
inscription
on
a
personalized brick or recognize
family or friends with a lasting message that will be
seen for generations to come.
Commemorative paving stones will be installed
in the renovated Crucifix Prayer Garden opposite the
entrance to the Church. You can review the plan on the
poster boards in the vestibules of the Church as well as
pick up an order form.
4 x 8 paver is $125.00
8 x 8 paver is $200.00
There is an additional cost of $25 if clip art is
added.
Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent
allowed by law. For more information, please call Tom
Caporaso at 908-461-2247.
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ALTAR LINENS
We are in need of several
individuals to help with the
washing and ironing of the altar
linens. Your responsibility would
be for one month out of the year.
Please contact the parish office and we will put you in
touch with Joanne Glidden who oversees this
ministry.
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BOY SCOUTS
Scout Troop 129 will be offering their
hand-decorated wreaths for sale as a
fundraiser this weekend after all
Masses.
Wreaths are available
decorated in several different color
schemes to match your décor.
Wreaths will be $17, Kissing Balls, $20 and Grave
Blankets are $40. The members of our troop are
thankful for the blessing of your ongoing support.
Tell your friends!
---------OPLATEK CHRISTMAS WAFERS
Oplatek Christmas Wafers are a
favorite tradition in Europe,
particularly in Poland, Slovakia and
Lithuania. We have a limited supply available in the
parish office for $1.00 each. Come in and pick up
your Oplatek Wafer for your Christmas meal.
---------THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Masses for the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception will be
celebrated, Tuesday, December 8th
at 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. This is a Holy Day of
obligation. The parish office will be closed and
will reopen on Wednesday, December 9th at 8:30
a.m.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
 Wednesday, December 9th, 1st
Communion Parents Meeting,
7:30 p.m., Desmond Hall
Wednesday, December 16th, Christmas
Pageant Rehearsal, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m., Church
Monday, December 21st, Christmas Pageant
Rehearsal, 4:15 – 5:00 p.m., Church
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COOKIES WITH SANTA
The Holy Name will be having “Cookies
with Santa” the weekend of December
12th after the 5:00 p.m. and December
13th after all 10:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Masses in Desmond Hall. Have your picture taken
with Santa. Donations of cookies will be greatly
appreciated.
www.mostholyredeemerchurch.org
Second Week of Advent
Gracious Father, pour your love into
our hearts so that we may love more
fully all those whom you love. Help us
to be understanding of the needs of
others, as you were understanding of
the needs of all people and sent your
Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem us. This we ask in the
Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
ADVENT LITURGY
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Tuesday, December 22nd
11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 24th – Christmas Eve
5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 25th – Christmas Day
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 31st – Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1, 2016 – New Year’s Day
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
---------RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Support elderly religious. A parishioner
writes, “As a Catholic school student from
grades K-12, I was formed to be the
person I am by many religious brothers
and sisters, and I am forever grateful.” Show your
appreciation for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers,
and religious order priests who made a positive
difference in so many lives. Please give generously to
next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for
Religious.
---------STEWARDSHIP
The mere daily act of focusing on our
blessings makes us more mindful, more
present to God’s mystery and gifts, and
more aware of the needs of others
around us.
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2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
Grace, Mercy & Peace
This weekend our parishioners
will have the opportunity to
contribute to the 2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
during our In-Pew campaign. The appeal supports
more than 25 ministries serving over 500,000
Catholics in the four counties of the Diocese of
Metuchen. If you have yet to make a gift, please
prayerfully consider making a pledge by completing
the information on the envelopes provided. If you
have already contributed, thank you.
---------CALLING ALL GIRL SCOUTS
The Annual Girl Scout Gathering
Saturday, December 12th
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
St. John Neumann Pastoral Center
146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ
The theme will be Celebrating the World
Meeting of Families.
Girl Scouts of all ages will have the
opportunity to earn a Catholic Girl Scout Religious
award. Junior, Cadette and Senior/Ambassador
Scouts, that participate will complete several
activities for their respective medals. We will
provide guidance and help you to achieve your goals.
Medals will be presented at the annual scouting Mass
held at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi,
Metuchen. Adult volunteers are needed.
For details or a registration form, call Mary
Jane Boyle, 732-529-7928.
---------NJ CATHOLIC ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
FOR HEALTH CARE FORM
The New Jersey Catholic Conference (NJCC)
Advance Directives for Health Care forms
are available by contacting the Respect Life
Office at 732-562-1990, ext. 1629 or 1543. An
English or Spanish copy can also be downloaded from
the
NJCC
website:
http://www.njcathconf.com/content/respect_life_livi
ng_will.php.
In addition, A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life
Decisions is a resource made available by the National
Catholic Bioethics Center. This document provides a
clear explanation of the Church’s teaching on end-oflife care, including advance directives and physician
assisted suicide. Individual copies of this guide can
be
ordered
and
downloaded
online
at
www.ncbcenter.org by clicking on “publications.”
[email protected]
Do you notice how specific Luke is about when John
the Baptist received the word of God? Luke's list of
political and religious leaders makes clear that John
ministered at a specific time and place, just as Jesus
was born during a specific historical time. God seeks
us out in various times and situations. Baruch offers
consolation and hope to a people in exile. Paul writes
to a generous Philippian community, which joins him
in living the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our readings
make clear that God constantly seeks to be with us
and will come again to bring mercy and justice,
knowledge and light, and offer saving love to all flesh.
The timeless One becomes human in time, making us
witnesses in every time, every now of our life.
Life could be described as a series of
consecutive nows. Any now could be our last. I
recently learned about a friend who had a massive
heart attack while taking his nightly walk. He died a
few days ago at age 55. So I ask myself, how can
God's love increase more and more in me today?
What do I really value? How can my faith in Jesus
Christ make a concrete difference today to all those
people who are in my life now? Do I prepare the way
of the Lord by means of a willingness to face hurt in
ways that offer mercy, injustice in ways that seek
God's economy, and darkness and sin in ways that
shine with the light of God's consolation, hope, and
peace? Pick one of these questions. Allow the Holy
Spirit to do great things for you so that we can be
filled with joy today.
Consider/Discuss:
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Where do injustice, darkness, or evil seem
stronger in the world than God’s justice, light,
and love?
What is one thing that I can do today to offer
hope and transformation like Baruch, Paul
and John?
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God of all times and ages, you make mountains low,
straighten crooked paths and smooth ways that are
rough. Help me to receive your Word today and live
in ways that prepare the way for your Son, Jesus
Christ, today, this Advent, and every day of life that
you give me.