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Page 1 May 26, 2019—Sixth Sunday of Easter 45 WILUS WAY, ISELIN NJ 08830 GPS—USE 51 VERNAM ST., ISELIN NJ Phone: 732-283-2300 Fax: 732-283-3326 [email protected] [email protected] www.stcecelia.com Mrs. Stephanie SetarParish Ofce Manager[email protected] Mrs. Kathleen BeglanParish Secretary[email protected] Mrs. Ruth KascinReligious Education Secretary[email protected] Sr. Mary Linda Szalejko. S.C.C.Rel. Ed. Ofce: 732-283-2816 732-986-1839 Mrs. Maria CamposFr. Thomas Naduviledathu, S.D.V. —Pastor Fr. Vernon Kohlmann, S.D.V.Parochial Vicar Deacon Richard Lutomski—Permanent Deacon Deacon Anthony PepePermanent Deacon Ms. Mirabella ParotaMusic Director Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil -4:30 PM Weekdays—7 & 9:15 AM Saturday—8 AM First Friday—6-7 PM Adoration; 7 PM Holy Mass Holy Days—Please see the bulletin confession (Before the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass) Parish office hours Monday — Friday: 9 AM—4:00 PM Closed Saturday and Sunday Gift Shop—732-283-1775 Saturday 3 — 6 PM (Hours may vary, please call before you come)

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45 WILUS WAY, ISELIN NJ 08830 GPS—USE 51 VERNAM ST., ISELIN NJ

Phone: 732-283-2300 † Fax: 732-283-3326 [email protected][email protected]

www.stcecelia.com

Mrs. Stephanie Setar—Parish Office Manager—[email protected]

Mrs. Kathleen Beglan—Parish Secretary—[email protected]

Mrs. Ruth Kascin—Religious Education Secretary—[email protected]

Sr. Mary Linda Szalejko. S.C.C.— Rel. Ed. Office:

732-283-2816

732-986-1839

Mrs. Maria Campos—

Fr. Thomas Naduviledathu, S.D.V. —Pastor

Fr. Vernon Kohlmann, S.D.V.—Parochial Vicar

Deacon Richard Lutomski—Permanent Deacon

Deacon Anthony Pepe—Permanent Deacon

Ms. Mirabella Parota—Music Director

Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Vigil -4:30 PM

Weekdays—7 & 9:15 AM

Saturday—8 AM

First Friday—6-7 PM Adoration;

7 PM Holy Mass

Holy Days—Please see the bulletin

confession

(Before the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass)

Parish office hours Monday — Friday: 9 AM—4:00 PM

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Gift Shop—732-283-1775

Saturday 3 — 6 PM

(Hours may vary, please call before you come)

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Holy day mass times: Weekday Evening before—Vigil Mass 7 PM, day of —7 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:05 PM and 7 PM.

Registration To enable us to better serve you, all parishion-ers are asked to register at the Parish Office. Family members over the age of 18 should register as individuals. To receive a letter of recommendation or character reference you should be registered for at least three months.

House Blessing If you would like to have a home visitation or blessing, please call the Parish Office.

The Sacraments SPONSOR LETTERS: Church law mandates that a sponsor for Baptism and Confirmation be an active Confirmed Catholic. An active Catholic is a parishioner who is registered, attends Mass weekly, contributes to the support of the Church, is in a valid Catholic Marriage, and publicly leads a life compatible with Church teaching. We can only write letters of eligibility for parishioners who meet these criteria.

BAPTISM: Please contact the Parish Office for all information and to make arrangements. Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class is required.

MARRIAGE: Make arrangements one year in advance of the proposed wedding date. One party must be a parishioner. Participation in pre-marriage preparation program is required; call the Parish Office.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK OR HOMEBOUND: If any of your loved ones are in need of a priest because they are homebound, sick, going for surgery, etc., and need the sacraments, please call the Parish Office at any time. The priests are always on call! Regular communion calls to the sick, aged or homebound should be arranged in advance.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOME STATUE VISIT If you are interested in having the statue visit your home, please call Carol 732-494-8697.

Education RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES for grammar school students are held on Mondays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM at the former St. Cecelia School Building.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS for the continuing education of adults are held periodically during the year. R.C.I.A.: If you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or are baptized and want to receive other sacraments, please invite them to join RCIA! Call Deacon Rich at 732-680-1921.

Social ministry office FOOD PANTRY is open for food pick-up TUESDAYS from 10 AM to 2 PM ONLY. Call 7 3 2 - 2 8 3 - 0 1 5 0 x 1 0 5 o r e m a i l [email protected] for food requests/appointments for pick-up. OTHER SERVICES provided by the Social Ministry Office: Those in need may call 732-283-0150 x105.

Devotions CENACLE for Marian Movement of Priests every Wednesday after 9:15 AM Mass. NOVENAS to St. Jude and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after 8 AM Mass on Saturday. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET—Fridays after the 9:15 AM Mass. 2,000 HAIL MARY’S every 2nd Saturday of the month, in the Chapel starting at 7:00 AM.

Altar Servers Ann Cecilia Trinh—Coordinator; She can be reached at the parish office 732-283-2300.

Adoration chapel Daily starting after 7 AM Mass to 5 PM. Please arrive before 4 PM for admittance to church. When you come in the Chapel and the Tabernacle doors are closed, open them. If you are the last one in the Chapel, please close the Tabernacle doors and shut off the light (make sure they are completely pressed down).

societies/organizations KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS: Meeting 2nd Thursday; Membership call Anthony Pepe—732-603-9266. LEGION OF MARY—Saturdays—9 AM, Conference Room ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY—The Rosary is prayed on the 1st Saturday at 4 PM, prior to the 4:30 PM Vigil Mass and the 1st Sunday at the 8:30 AM Mass; meeting 1st Monday after 1st Sunday at 7 PM in the Church Conference Room. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE— 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM in the Church Conference Room.

music ministry ADULT CHOIR Adult Choir practice Tuesday evenings from September—June at 7:30 PM in the church. Coordinator—Mirabella Parota.

CONTEMPORARY CHOIR The Contemporary Choir practice on Thursday evenings 7:00 pm—8:30 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am—1:30 pm. Coordinator—Ramon Esteban 732-396-0032.

YOUTH MINISTRY The meeting will be held on the third Sunday of every month at 6pm in the Youth Ministry Room. Coordinator—Deacon Anthony Pepe.

Church etiquette Please participate in the singing and responses. Come to Mass early enough not to disrupt and leave late enough not to insult. The Mass does not end until the final song has been completed. Worship reverently enough not to distract. This includes silence in the church and vestibule before Mass. Be mindful to turn off your electronic devices and quietly put the kneelers up and down during the Mass. Dress modestly and appropriately as you would for a special occasion.

Weekly Envelopes Our parish expenses and obligations (for example

our 2018 Property & Liability insurance is $109,834.00 and Assessment is $127,900 ) 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 due to vacation.

Home Visits We would like to continue home visits.

If you would like to have us visit your home, please call the parish office.

Fr. Tom

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 8,971.00 $ 1,692.00 $10,663.00

May 19, 2019:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 8,745.43 $ 1,586.25 $10,331.68

May 20, 2018:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 1,709.50 $ 0.00 $ 1,709.50

Dev. Of People 2019:

In-pew Faith Direct Total

$ 2,133.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,133.00

Dev. Of People 2018:

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Mass Intentions May 25 through June 2

VIGIL MASS—5/25 4:30 PM Keith Lahey req, Don & Maureen Wyzykowski

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER—5/26 7:30 AM Living and Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM *Maria Luz req, St. Cecelia Religious Education Staff *Catherine Donahue req, Rose Marie Gentile 11:00 AM Gorette Medina req, Mother 5:00 PM Carol Campanale req, Tony & Millie Ruggiero

MONDAY—MEMORIAL DAY—ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY—5/27

7:00 AM NO MASS 9:15 AM Catherine Donahue req, Joe & Gigi Drust

TUESDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY—5/28 7:00 AM Jennifer Farell Matos—req, Mom & Dad 9:15 AM Francis Kizito req, Kayiwa Family 1:15 PM Veterans—Vincent Kohlmann

WEDNESDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY—5/29 7:00 AM Julia Keleher & Lee Kolibas req, Family 9:15 AM Clifford R. Kraft, Sr. req, Barbara & Family 7:00 PM Jack Mangan req, Kolibas Family

THURSDAY—THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD—5/30 7:00 AM Living & Deceased of the Parish

9:15 AM Prijadi Kurniawan req, Yvonne Ellong 12:05 PM Dolores Mackin req, Betty & Gene Washington 7:00 PM James Oleck req, Michael & Maribel Scerbo

FRIDAY—THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY—5/31

7:00 AM Catherine Donahue req, Steve & Gloria Pysarchyk 9:15 AM Kathleen Rankin req, Roarty Family

SATURDAY—ST. JUSTIN—6/1 8:00 AM Mophy Punnuse req, Mercy

VIGIL MASS—6/1 4:30 PM Rich Alfonzo req, Barbara Frost

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER—6/2 7:30 AM Living and Deceased of the Parish 9:00 AM *Janice Marie Jordan req, Tony & Millie Ruggiero *Nicholas Shine req, Linda & Joe Fede 11:00 AM Stephen Probert req, Bill & Betty Dougherty 5:00 PM James Oleck req, Lisa Valvano

Readings for the Week

Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Vigil Mass for Ascension (readings same as Thursday) Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 Friday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26;

Questions of the WeekQuestion for Children: How do you experience the peace which Christ offers us? Question for Youth: Jesus told us to trust in the Holy Spirit to help guide our lives. How can you be open to what the Holy Spirit might say to you? Question for Adults: How do you exper ience the peace which Christ offers us?

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS Madison Mangal, Tony Pierro, Albert DeLeone, Lena Zimbardo, Al Ockoa, Joselino Negron, Jr., Sandra Lynn Place, Gloria Sprague, David Hopkins, Hilda Lamberti, Margaret Burda, Anthony Pierro, Michael Clifford, Jr., Francine C., Jim Broderick, Madeline Caravella, Thomas Porcelli, Toni Yost, Lauren Gallagher, Eddie Franz, Tommy Mouser, Mary & Robert Maurer, Elaine O’Sullivan, Billy Costenbader, Joseph George, Jr., Jamie Nestor, Kristen Clifford, Joseph Spadafora, Mary Ellsey, Audrey Corio, Craig Soper, Amanda Porcelli, Gail Rezmerski, Mary Beckert, Connor McMahon, Karen Chaplan, Vincente Calero, Mary Alfano, Lynn Russo, Margie Skeels, Rita Fletcher, Paul Kitlan, Patricia DeBiasio, Doug Guth, MaryAnn Rickerhauser, Ann Curcio, Joe Scheratti, Jonathan Burton, Mary Herold, Sandy Petrillo, Sr. Joan Marie Maliszewski, George Noll, Cecilia Menzenbach, Ray Binelti, Catherine Kenney, Joan Tricarico, Jay Boyle, Chula De Silva, Marjorie Carroll, Oana Enache, Franklin Pfeifer III, Rose & Samuel M., George Whitehead, Regina & George Stubblebine, George Madden, Alberto Batista, Eric Scherman, Bob/Nikki Honkisz, Joan Tricorico, Dave Nissenbaum, Ms. Gloria, Matthew Ulrich, Ida Matejus, Martin Petrucci, Antonella Gich, Ruth Joseph, Louie Leggi, Geri Fennell, Louis Nagupal, Louis Randall, James Banks, Edna Moreira, Anthony & Marie Sabbia, Joseph Herold, Karen Mercer, Veronica Enright, Declan Mahoney, Henry Aulenbach, Mary Frances Rosier, James Burton, Paul Johnson, Ryan Michael, Peter Fernandes, Rosalie George, Michael T. Maliniak, John McGuire, Rich Kerbis

Responsorial psalm —5/26/19 O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67)

Baptism

In Loving Remembrance Let us remember all our departed brothers and sisters, asking God to reward them

with joy and eternal peace.

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From the Desk of Our Pastor... Dear Friends in Jesus Christ…,

“Not As the World Gives Do I Give It to You.” (John 14:28)

At one time words were laboriously hand copied. Manuscripts and books were rare and treasured items. But the communication explosion has changed that so that words are multiplied to such an extent that it is impossible to keep up with everything that is coming out. Thousands of books are skimmed quickly and just as quickly discarded. Today, words are cheap.

The new creation and the new life effected by the resurrection of Christ resulted in an entirely new self-understanding by the first Christian communities. The Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Revelation from which we hear today are expressions of that awareness. Because Christians today are so overwhelmed with words and pay little attention to most of them, it is possible that the newness of the resurrection escapes us or else the newness has become so commonplace that it has lost its power. Even “love” and “God’s word” are so overloaded with variant meanings that they have often lost their power to stir us.

Each year our Easter celebration challenges us to assess our treasure – God’s dwelling among us, the relationship between hearing God’s word and loving as Jesus did, being taught by the Holy Spirit. These cannot be discarded as cheap. They are our life.

In the Gospel narrative today, which occurs before Jesus passion and death, Jesus tells his disciples that “the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will….remind you of all that I told you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.” In the beatitudes Jesus had said, “Blessed are the peacemakers” God’s word cannot be taken lightly and is meant for all the world. Without peace people, communities and nations cannot live in harmony. Jesus invites us to be that peace, that healing.

This is an experience, in her own words, of a woman named Susan whose words helped bring peace for someone already doing meaningful work. “I am a volunteer with Catholic Charities in a ministry called Project Hope, which distributes groceries to the elderly and disabled.

“One worker, who comes every month, seemed to be impatient with the clients if they were not prepared. Josie would ‘scold’ the clients for not standing in line, or for not bringing containers to bring groceries in – and she hardly even smiled. Since I work close by her, I could hear everything she would say to the client.

“It was distressing to say the least. I thought I would try to get to know her. I started by asking what parish she belonged to etc….in an effort to make her feel welcomed and accepted. One time I just went over and smiled and stood beside her as she was getting after one of the clients. Another time, before the client came, I asked her about her week and about her husband, since I heard he was in the hospital.

“On another occasion, as she was lecturing a client, I went over to her and asked if I could help, even though I had work to do. When things got backed up, I always tried to help her, very conscious of wanting to love this person first, but always trying to be gentle rather than pushy. This went on for months. ThEn all of a sudden, she began to help clients in a gentler way, smiling and assisting them with love. It was a marked change. Her demeanor was so altered that even our other coworkers noticed it. Hopefully she felt our love that seemed to be reflected in her attitude toward the other clients. Now Josie greets us all with a smile and shares her stories and goes the extra mile with each client. Her presence has become an example for us.”

“Not As the World Gives Do I Give It to You.” (John 14:28)

Peace,

Fr. Vernon

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Religious Education

Religious Education Office phone number is 732-283-2816; CELL phone number is 732-343-1132 and is located in the brick building to the left of the school.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES are held on Mondays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM at Oak Tree School #29 Building.

May 30, 2019 Ascension Thursday—Holy Day of obligation June 2, 2019 11:00 am Mass Rite of Acceptance ( Present 7th Graders) June 8 – 9, 2019 Vacation Bible School Bake Sale after all Masses June 23, 2019 Feast of Corpus Christi—11:00 am Mass followed by Procession. We are asking that our First Communicants return for this Procession to honor Jesus in the Eucharist.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – July 8, 2019 – July 12, 2019 – 8:45am – 12:30pm Registration forms can be obtained at the Religious Education Office or from the bulletin. There is a $50.00 fee for each registration. All are WELCOME from grade Kindergarten to Grade 5. Come and have a ROAR of a time with MACK, MARGE, HOOPER, ZION, and SAVANNA! Deadline is June 10th.

Registration and re-registration is now going on for the 2019 – 2020 Catechetical Year! Please if you or you know someone interested in Religion Classes please have them contact the Religious Education Office at 732 – 283 – 2816.

If anyone in the Parish would be willing to be a Catechist for the 2019-2020 Catechetical Year, we will be very happy to have you on board! Please contact the Religious Education Office Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 10: 00 am – 4:00 pm.

Austin & Mariette Amadi, 20 yrs Carlos & Donna Austria, 20 yrs

James & Kathleen Melando, 25 yrs Frank & Mary Lynn Cuppari, 35 yrs James & Patricia Mackevich, 35 yrs

Kenneth & Mary Popan, 35 yrs Jan & Sheryl Koedam, 40 yrs

Ernesto & Zeraida Mendoza, 40 yrs Kenneth & Cynthia Flowers, 45 yrs

John & Mary Malczynski, 51 yrs Steve & Alma Sosa, 51 yrs

Charles & Terry Ladis, 53 yrs John & Joan Eimont, Jr., 57 yrs Frank & Eleanor Kemper, 57 yrs

Francis & Rose Tripicchio, 58 yrs Lorenzo & Immacolata DiCostanzo, 59 yrs

Joseph, Sr. & Cecilia Kerrigan, 60 yrs Nunzio & Millie Ruggiero, 61 yrs

May 2019 Wedding Anniversaries

CUSTODIAN POSITION -AS NEEDED

We are currently looking for a person with custodian/maintenance experience to work on an “as needed basis” for functions in our Lourdes Hall. Hours will vary by events.

Please call Stephanie in the Parish Office for more information.

2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

To date, the Development Office has received pledges totaling $52,181.75.00 and payments totaling $48,460.50 from 299 parishioners. This represents 81.5% of our $64,000.00 goal.

B akers needed for our Coffee And… on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Please call

Terry Schantz at 732-877-5360 if you can bake or provide purchased treats! Thank you for your support.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 3 at 7:00 pm, in the church conference room. The annual “Strawberry Festival” will be held during the meeting. All women of the parish, (18 years & older), are welcome to attend.

A sincere thank you to all who donated to the recent “Baby Shower”, to benefit Life Choices Resource Center. Many will benefit from yoru kindness. Also, thank you to all who donated to our Sprind Clothing Drive. Your generosity is appreciated.

Rosary Altar Soci e ty

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The Diocese of Metuchen is looking for men who are interested in becoming Permanent Deacons A new diaconate formation class will begin in spring 2020. If you are between the ages of 35 and 60, you are invited to attend a General Information Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. Applications for the 2020 class will be accepted near the end of this summer. If you have any questions, or wish to advise that you will attend, please contact the Diocesan Diaconate Office (732) 562-2423.

Quo Vadis Days June 25 -27, 2019—Young Men Ages 14-17! You’re invited to spend three days living, praying and interacting with priests, seminarians and faith-filled teens your own age. The days will include dynamic talks, a visit from Bishop Checchio, sports and activities, prayer, small group discussion and so much m o r e . F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e e m a i l [email protected].

Stop Infanticide! Some states are proposing laws to expand abortion and to repeal laws providing specific protections for babies born alive after surviving an attempted abortion. (In a successful abortion, the life of the baby in the womb is ended and this is never morally acceptable. We continue to promote laws to protect babies in the womb. A particular piece of legislation—The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S.311/H.R.962), would provide protections nationwide to help prevent newborns from being killed or being left alone to die. Sadly, the United States has failed to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (S.311.H.R.962), which protects babies who survive an attempted abortion from infanticide. But there is still hope for this bill! If the US House of Representatives passes the bill, it would put significant pressure on Senators who voted against the bill to reconsider their vote. Tell your US Representative that all new born babies deserve care & a chance for life!

PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW! Tell Congress we need stronger laws to protect babies who survive abortions and are born alive. Text ALIVE to 50457 or visit: www.babiesbornalive.com. You will receive a reply to the text with a link with a prepared message, you will enter your information and hit “send”. It only takes 2 minutes!

An Invitation to March in the Memorial Day Parade in Sayreville

Please join us as we march in support of life in the Sayreville Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27th. We gather at 9:30AM on Washington Road and Krumb Street. The Life Choices Resource Center Mobile Ultrasound Unit will be with us again this year with its message of hope and telephone number to call for help. For more information please email Ted Tyszkiewicz at [email protected].

June 22/23—Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Let us celebrate this day in a special way with a Eucharistic Benediction after the 4:30 pm Vigil mass on June 22, and Eucharistic Procession, immediately following the 11:00 am Mass. Weather permitting, we will process around the perimeter of our church! At the conclusion of the procession, Benediction will take place. Take this opportunity to express your faith and your devotion to Our Lord Jesus Christ, present to us in the Blessed Sacrament!

July 8-12—Vacation Bible School—8:45am – 12:30pm. Registration forms can be obtained at the Religious Education Office or from the bulletin. There is a $50.00 fee for each registration. All are WELCOME from grade Kindergarten to Grade 5. Come and have a ROAR of a time with MACK, MARGE, HOOPER, ZION, and SAVANNA! Deadline is June 10th.

August 25—Parish Picnic. Mass at 11:00 am with picnic to immediately follow. The menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, soft drinks and more!!! (BYOB beer and wine only). We ask that you bring a dessert or snack to share on our community table, and a folding chair for your comfort during Mass. Tickets will be available in the near future.

September 21—Tricky Tray. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Prizes called at 7:30 pm. Bring your own food and beverage. Must be 18 or older to participate. General Admission—$20.00 (includes 1 free sheet of yellow tickets). Tickets will be available in the near future.

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We are accepting the following NEW and UNUSED items (All donations will be checked in the Parish Office. If they have been used, we will not accept them): EXAMPLES: Electronics, wine, alcohol, bath towels, bedding sets (all sizes), gift cards, kitchen appliances (mixers, blenders, etc.); kitchen items (pots and pan set; dishes, glasses, etc.) home accessories, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, pet supplies, personal health products (first aid, men and women products), holiday items (Christmas, Halloween, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc.), or anything else you can think of!

Volunteers Needed! Planning is underway for our Tricky Tray Auction and volunteers are needed! The Tricky Tray was very successful last year; however many hours and volunteers are needed to run such a successful event. In order to properly plan for this auction, we need volunteers who can give of their time and talent to help in the following areas:

Items Needed!

I am interested in helping in the following areas: _____Solicitation _____Shopping _____Set-Up _____Basket Wrapping _____Any Area _____Gift Runner _____Tickets Name: ______________________ Phone: ________________ Email Address: ______________________________________ Please return form to Kathy in the Parish Office.

St. Cecelia’s Church—Tricky Tray Gift Auction Saturday, September 21, 2019 Doors open at 6:00 pm—Prizes called at 7:30 pm General Admission—$20.00 (includes 1 free sheet of yellow tickets)

Tickets will be available in the near future.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 25

26 27 MEMORIAL DAY

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

NO 7 AM MASS

7:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Group Spiritual

Direction—Fr. Greg—Conf. Room 7—9 pm

Coffee And...

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7 pm—Rosary Altar Society—Meeting—Strawberry Festival– Conf. Room

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2,000 Hail Mary’s in the chapel starting at 6:30am

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7:30pm St. Vincent de Paul—Conf. Room

Group Spiritual Direction—Fr. Greg—Conf. Room 7—9 pm

15

16 FATHER’S DAY

17 20 22

May/June 2019

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Page 1 1 May 26, 2019—Sixth Sunday of Easter INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS 511586: St. Cecelia 45 Wilus Way, Iselin NJ 08830 PHONE 732-283-2300 (Church) CONTACT PERSON Kathy or Stephanie @ 732-283-2300 SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher® 2010 Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard Windows 7 PRINTER HP® Laserjet 1200 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT

10 Publisher pages + 2 ad pages = we are a 12 pager this week.

SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION

May 26, 2019 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday, 8 AM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (for production)

PLEASE PRINT 1000 COPIES!!!

FedEx shipping address: 45 Wilus Way, Iselin NJ 08830 Special instructions (for delivery): If atrium locked, please leave by doors. FedEx tracking e-mail: [email protected]