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Pastor: Rev. Brian Patrick Woodrow RECTORY: 732-840-1410
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sheldon C. Amasa
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Joseph Gnarackatt
Weekend Assistants: Rev. John Renard & Rev. Edward Furrevig
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday ~ 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12 Noon to 1:15 PM)
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HOURS Tuesday & Wednesday ~ 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM Thursday ~ 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM
MASSES Saturday Evening: 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM Sundays: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM Eve of Holy Days: 7:00 PM Holy Days: 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Daily Masses: 8:00 and 11:00 AM (Monday through Friday) 8:00 AM (Saturday).
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Monday through Friday following the 11:00 AM Mass ending at 8:00 PM with Benediction.
NOVENA Novena Prayers in honor of Saint Jude and the Miraculous Medal Tuesday mornings after the 8:00 AM and the 11:00 AM Masses.
CONFESSIONS Friday (except First Friday) - after 11:00 AM Mass to 12:00 Noon. Thursday before First Friday 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturdays - 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon & 3:00 to 3:45 PM.
BAPTISMS
Second and Third Sunday of every month. Baptismal instructions for both parents will be on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Arrangements for Baptism must be made through the Rectory.
C.C.D. CLASSES Grades 1 & 3 - Tuesday - 4:15 to 5:30 PM Grades 2 & 4 - Wednesday- 4:15 to 5:30 PM Grades 5 & 6 - Thursday - 4:15 to 5:30 PM Grades 7 & 8 - Thursday – 6:45 to 8:00 PM Students cannot receive Sacraments unless they have two years of Religious Education classes.
PRE-SCHOOL RELIGION CLASSES Children ages 4-5 during the 10:30 AM Mass on Sundays. Classes held October to May only. Classes held in the Parish Meeting Room. Contact Rectory Office at 732-840-1410
MARRIAGES Couples must arrange for marriage at least one year in advance at the Rectory. Bride or groom must be registered and active in the parish for at least one year prior to setting the wedding date. Weddings must be scheduled no later than 2:00 PM on Saturdays.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
New families are welcome to become actively involved in Parish Ministries and activities. New parishioners are asked to use the weekly
envelopes in making their contributions to the parish.
BINGO ~ GREAT $$$ CASH $$$ PRIZES Friday Afternoons at 12 Noon in our Parish Center.
LAY CARMELITES ~ A call to Contemplative Prayer, Community & Service. For information, call Lydia 732-279-9939
SCHOOL: 732-840-1412 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 732-840-1414
PARISH STAFF Permanent Deacons: Deacon Damian Ayers
Deacon Edward J. Buecker, Sr.
School Principal: Mrs. Carol Bathmann - 732-840-1412 Coordinator of Religious Education: Mrs. Margie Moran- 732-840-1414
Director of Sacred Music: Colton Martin - 732-840-1410 ext. 232
SAINT DOMINIC RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP is open the third Sunday of each month following the 9:00 AM Mass through the 12 Noon Mass.
SAINT VINCENT DePAUL SOCIETY - HELPING THE POOR For information, call 732-458-7450 and leave a message.
R.C.I.A. PROGRAM (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS) Contact Joe Doherty at 908-839-5579.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Receives Communion as a body at the 9:00 AM Mass on the first Sunday of each month, followed by Rosary & meeting.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK We are very anxious to visit the sick and homebound. Please call the Rectory. Weekly visits are made to the homebound, hospitals and nursing homes.
ADULT SOCIAL CLUB
Meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 1:30 PM in the Community Room.
HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY & FRIENDLY VISITORS
Meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Call 732-840-1410 ext. 236
CAREGIVER SUPPORT MINISTRY Assists those who care for loved ones at home. Meets the last Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM . For information, call the Rectory Office
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Groups have been formed to assist those in need. We conduct a Day and Evening group. A 6-session program in the Fall and Spring is provided with a specific topic for each session. Call the Rectory Office.
MINISTRY OF DIVORCED & SEPARATED Meets each Monday at 7:00 PM in the St. Dominic Meeting Room. Call 732-840-1410
ELIZABETH MINISTRY Provides assistance and support to those women of child bearing age. Call the Rectory at 732-840-1410 for assistance.
MIRYAM MINISTRY
Meets Sept-May on the last Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. A Women's Group who experience parish life through various activities and events. For info call Sally @ 732-899-8440 or Louise @ 732-477-1265.
ST. PADRE PIO HOLY HOUR
Meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM in the Chapel.
VOCATIONS HOLY HOUR Holy Hour held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Chapel as we unite together as a community praying for vocations.
YOUTH MINISTRY (The Torch)–7th GRADE THRU HIGH SCHOOL
Meets September thru June. For information, email [email protected]
250 OLD SQUAN ROAD, BRICK, NEW JERSEY 08724 ~ www.stdominicsparish.com
September 29, 2019
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
8:00 AM Edith Sharpe – Family4:00 PM Hank Hemlock – Lee Lemire Hemlock5:30 PM Paul Marnecheck – Marnecheck & Jurlina Families
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th
7:30 AM Charles Kerr – The Vona Family9:00 AM Ralph McGaffin – Daughter, Shelagh10:30 AM Rita & Bill Sharp – Family12 Noon Jennifer Metsch – Family5:00 PM Michael Lavin – Anne Marie Lavin & Family
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
8:00 AM Charles McCabe – Barbara McCabe & Family11:00 AM Jennifer Metsch – Family
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st
8:00 AM Larry Salvato, Jr. – Mother, Marie11:00 AM Marion Kennedy – Sister & Family
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd
8:00 AM Annie DeRogatis – The Garners11:00 AM Giuseppe Curcio – Wife, Children & Grandchldren
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
8:00 AM Living & Deceased the Deacon & Scarpa Families –Deacon Family
11:00 AM Irene Weireter – Brigid Hughes
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4th
8:00 AM Carmela & Chuch Catania – Family11:00 AM Elizabeth McAleer – Paula Blouin
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
8:00 AM Shirley Anzevino – John Vivona4:00 PM Stephen & Josephine Socha – Daughter5:30 PM Laura Jablonski – George & Linda Hassa
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th
7:30 AM Craig Weber – Brian9:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Rosary Altar
Society10:30 AM Martha & Ralph Fusco – Richie & Stephen12 Noon Stubbs Family – Muriel Davis5:00 PM Parish Memorial Society
SSeeccoonndd CCoolllleeccttiioonnss October 6 Diocesan Assessment
October 13 All Souls Remembrance
October 20 World Mission Sunday
Rectory Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed 12 Noon to 1:15 PM for Lunch)
TThhiiss WWeeeekk IInn OOuurr PPaarriisshhSunday September 29th
6:30 PM Youth Group – CR
Monday September 30th
11:30 AM – 8 PM 7:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel Separated & Divorced – SDMR
Tuesday October 1st
11:30 AM – 8 PM 4:15 – 5:30 PM
Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel CCD Classes Grades 1 & 3
Wednesday October 2nd
10:00 AM 11:30 AM – 8 PM 4:15-5:30 PM
Bereavement Ministry – CR Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel CCD Classes Grades 2 & 4
Thursday October 3rd
11:30 AM – 8 PM 4:15 – 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:45 – 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel CCD Classes Grades 5 & 6 Adult Choir Rehearsal – Choir Loft CCD Classes Grades 7 & 8 Bereavement Ministry – PMR Bible Study with Fr. Joe – SDMR
Friday October 4th
11:30 AM – 8 PM 12 Noon
Eucharistic Adoration – Chapel B I N G O ! ! ! – Parish Center
Saturday October 5th
Before Masses After Masses
Monthly Food Gathering Miryam Ministry Mum Sale
FFlloowweerr DDoonnaattiioonn The flowers on the Altar are in Memory of
James McGlynn donated by Jim & Geraden McGlynn
SSaannccttuuaarryy LLaammppss Church – In Memory of
Thomas & Winifred Crippen r/b family
Chapel – In Memory of Ann O’Kelly Rogers r/b by her family
WWeeddddiinngg BBaannnnss I. Heather Nolan & Edward Johnson
II. Catherine Puszcz & Don Desmedt
PPLLEEAASSEE PPRRAAYY FFOORR TTHHEE SSIICCKK OOFF OOUURR PPAARRIISSHH
Michael Avillo, Paula Baiga, John Baptis, William Baptis, Salvatore Bovona, Madeline Calo,
Ann Marie Cruz, Nick D’Agostaro, Donald Deacon, Barbara Dmygurko, John Ennes, Robert Flood, Kathy Foley, Mary Gaine, Nicole Giambrone,
Richard Keefe, Robert Lafferty, Ann LeRose, Dorothy Lynch,, Brian Mahoney, Barbara Lynne Martini, Wayne Madsen, Christine McClean,
Lucille Morgan, Tyler Morgan, Anthony Petillo, John Piana, Edith Reckholder, Rosaria Riolo, Janina Rys, Natalie Santibanez,
Evan Schaffer, Juliana Schinn, Mary Kaye Steinert, Charles Stivali, Zack Wade, Ruth Wilson, Sandy Welch,
Robert Zolkiewicz, Sr.
FFOORR TTHHEE MMIILLIITTAARRYY OOFF OOUURR PPAARRIISSHH Scott Balog, Jordan Basile, Nick Bovona, Thomas J. Butchko,
Jason Carchio, Jeffrey Ciaston, Peter Ferro, Alexis Ferro Goble, Joseph Goble,
Anthony Mitchell, Jose Luis Petrovich, Matthew Platz, Shawn Platz, Deven Scelfo, Douglas Scelfo,
Steven Schocket, Stephen Vajda, Nicholas Vasile, Sean Wright
PPLLEEAASSEE PPRRAAYY FFOORR TTHHEE DDEECCEEAASSEEDD OOFF OOUURR PPAARRIISSHH
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SEPTEMBER 29T H, 2019 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME MONEY IS MEANT TO BE USED RIGHTLY.
THOSE WHO LIVE ONLY FOR GAIN AND MAKE MONEY THEIR MASTER WILL NEVER REACH HEAVEN.
St. Dominic Church, B rick, N J
As the month of Septemberquickly comes to a close andOctober slowly rolls in, the fallseason begins to take affect.I find this time of year, personally,to be so beautiful and can offermuch time for reflection of God’s
creation and gifts. God, after all, is the DivineArtist and to appreciate His artwork is to begrateful and appreciate Him.
To love the beauty of nature does not takeaway anything from the love we owe to GodHimself. On the contrary, when we admire thesimple beauty of the changing leaves, a coolbreeze, our quieted shore line and boardwalks—whether we are aware of it or not, we areadmiring God’s own handiwork.
My dear parish family, the love we give toGod’s creation rises to God Himself. Sadly toooften we take for granted the beauty and thepower of God’s world. It is so easy for us to lose sight of the simple pleasures in the world aroundus that God wishes us to take rest in. We mustnever forget that all that splendor and goodnessis granted to us for our comfort and our delight.Indeed how good God is to us!
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“Faith on Wheels” Religious articles Statues Rosaries Cards Books Jewelry
Available for purchase beginning after the 9:00 AMMass through the 12 Noon Mass, the 3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH (October 20th ). You may also purchaseat other times by calling 732-920-5352.
Prepare to Hear God’s Word Scripture Readings for
Sunday, October 6th, 2019 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14
Gospel: Luke 17:5-10
September 22, 2019
Weekly Collection: $17,589.
Thank you for your generous support of our
Parish Family. Your prayers, dedication, and
commitment help keep our Parish Family thriving.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER THE Food Pantry…
is open every
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
& the third Saturday (October 19th)
of each month from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon.
Our monthly Food Gathering will be
held the weekend of October 5th & 6th
thriFt ShoP… Regular Thrift Shop hours are Monday through
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Donations accepted 9:00-11:00 AM
The Thrift Shop is now accepting Fall & Winter
clothing ONLY!
Come join us for Friday, October 4th
and every Friday in the Parish Center. Doors open at 10:30 AM. Bingo starts at 12 Noon, ending at approximately 2:30 PM. $2.00 entrance fee. Snacks and lunch are available for purchase. Come, bring a friend, and
enjoy a great afternoon. Good luck!!!!
Lay Carmelites The Carmelite way of life is entirely centered on Jesus
Christ. What terms would you use to describe yourrelationship with Jesus?
For more information on the Lay Carmelite Order, please contact Lydia Bargiuk at 732-279-9399
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Please Visit Our Website
www.stdominicsparish.com
“Faith on Wheels” Religious articles, Statues, Rosaries, Cards,
Books,
Eucharistic Adoration The acquisition of the habit of prayer
takes time, discipline, direction, silence and solitude. What better place to find this than in our chapel of Eucharistic Adoration. Come and feel the effects of Adoration, held every weekday after the 11:00 AM Mass and ending with
Benediction at 7:45 PM. Prayer is to the Christian soul what breath is to the body.
On Monday, October 14th,
Father Pio Mandato will be here for a
Healing Mass at 7:00 PM. A special blessing
with the glove of St. Padre Pio will be offered
to everyone attending.
Ministry to the Separated & Divorced
meets every Monday at 7:00 PM in the St. Dominic Meeting Room. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, September 23rd. Structured discussionsand support with the guidance of trained facilitators. Formore information call Mary at 732-840-1410, ext 238
Pro-Life Corner Since 1996, the suicide rate has risen 33% to its
highest level since World War II. Currently, there are moredeaths by suicide every year in the world than deaths by allthe wars and homicides combined.
Hard to believe – what can we do to help, especiallyour young people. They need our prayers; no prayer goesunanswered and no one is without the need for prayer.
“This is the day the Lord has made.” Let each day be a day to help save a soul.
Respect Life Committee
Rosary Altar Society Next Rosary Mass and Meeting is Sunday, October 6th,in the Parish Center, following the 9:00am Mass andpraying Our Blessed Mother’s Most Holy Rosary in the chapel. If you would like additional information aboutbecoming a member of the Rosary Altar Society or learnhow to pray our Blessed Mother’s Rosary, please contactLinda Verheyen, President at 732-920-5352. Calling All Men…Have you ever wanted to strengthenyour prayer life? The Rosary offers the foundation of faith,peace and strength. St. Dominic’s Rosary Altar Societyinvites you to join us on Sunday, October 6th for our next Rosary Mass at 9:00 AM. For more information, contactLinda Verheyen, President, at 732-920-5352.
The Adult Social Club Our next meeting will be Monday, October 7th, at 1:30 PM. Please note that for this meeting, we will be meeting in the Parish Center. (Please use the doors directly into the Parish Center.) In addition to somesweet treats and friends to meet, we’ll be playing a game or two of a fast-paced version of “Left, Right, Center” … games often lead to a surprise ending! So come, join inthe fun, you’ll be glad you did! FYI: If you haven’t already paid, this year’s annual dues are $15. Also, as a reminder, we’ll be collecting for a scrumptious Turkey Sandwich combo from Hinck’s Turkey Farm, only $9.00, to be enjoyed at our ThanksgivingCelebration meeting on November 4th. New members arealways welcome! Everyone generally arrives at around1:00 PM, through the back entrance.If you have a question, or suggestion, please call me.Steve Schaab, 973-809-6691
St Dominic Recreational Basketball League
Registration is open until October 1.Open to all kids! Practices with weeklygames! Three separate divisions: JuniorBoys (Grades 3-5), Senior Boys (Grades 6-8) and Girls (3-8). Register at:https://tshq.bluessombrero.com/saintdominicsportsleague.
Questions??? Email: [email protected]
Interested in becoming more involved with MUSIC at St. Dominic’s? Considering serving your church family as a cantor,
accompanist, or chorister? Wishing that you could develop your musical skills
while enjoying community? Become involved today!
To learn more about our Sacred Music Ministries, visit www.stdominicsparish.com/sacred-music/
or contact Mr. Colton Martin, Director of Sacred Music, at [email protected].
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Please join Father Joe at our next class on October 3rd at 7:00 PM in the St. Dominic Meeting Room. Ifyou desire to know God more by spendingtime in His Word, then our Bible Study isfor you. It’s an incredible way for you tonurture yourself spiritually and it’s not too
late to join. We will be reflecting on the readings of the“Galatians & Romans.” The cost of the book is $1.50 and can bepurchased at the meeting. For questions, please call Beverly at 732-458-8717.
St. Joseph By The Sea Retreat House
400 Route 35 North, Mantoloking, is offering the following program: October 23 – FORGIVENESS –
The need for forgiveness is rooted in well being. Thejourney to forgiveness will be explored through the stagesof denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptanceaccompanied by prayer, discussion and lectures. Lunch &Mass included. To register, call St. Joseph by the Sea at732-892-8494. Visit www.sjbsea.org for the currentbrochure.
Come join a team of warm, welcoming volunteers thatlove what they do! We prepare federal and state incometax returns, free of charge, for people who cannot affordpaid tax preparation - especially people over age50. We’ll provide the training and support to help you learnnew skills, and you’ll get a great feeling from helpingsomeone else. We need people, not only to prepare taxreturns, but also to be greeters, interpreters, appointmenttakers, etc. If interested, please call 732-701-7095or email [email protected] for details.
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assissi, we invite you to bring your pet to be blessed and to celebrate the gift God has given us in all his creatures, especially those who are our companions. For
the safety & comfort of all attending, animals should be leashed or contained in a safe carrier.
The Rite
of
Christian
Initiation
for Adults
(RCIA)
October 12th & 13th Save your gently used coats, blankets and sleeping bags for our October 12th & 13th Weekend Coat Drive. TAKE A LOOK IN YOUR CLOSETS!!! Please donate gently used winter coats, blankets and sleeping bags to help keep children and families out of the cold this winter. As the temperatures begin to drop, we experience an increase in family and individual needs. Items can be droped off in the Parish Center during Mass times. Sponsored by “The Torch” (St. Dominic Youth Group).
On behalf of the St.DominicSports League we would like tothank all the generous parisheswho attended our car wash onSaturday, September 21st. Thecar wash was a great success -
- the first fundraiser toward the school’s new bleachers. Thank you all.
Pre- School Sunday School Classes will be held for
4 and 5 year olds in the Parish Meeting Room
during the 10:30 AM Mass every Sunday, beginning October 6th
and ending in May 2020. Lessons are based on the liturgy of the Sunday Masses. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier to register (children must have reached their 4th birthday by October 31). A $10 fee to cover cost of supplies will be collected. If you have any questions, call the Rectory Office at 732-840-1410. Is there someone you know who
would like to become Catholic? Maybe they were never baptized. Or maybe they were baptized in another faith tradition and would like to join the Catholic Church. Is there an adult you know who is baptized but would like to receive First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation? Classes begin October 13th. Please call Joe Doherty for details at 908-839-5579
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Donovan Catholic Open House Thursday, October 3rd, 7:00 PM Sunday, October 6th, 2:00 PM
Register for the Open House at DonovanCatholic.org. orcall Admissions at 732-349-8801, ext. 2425
St. Rose H.S. Open House Thursday, October 10th, 6:00 PM
The administration, faculty, staff and students ofSt. Rose High School invite all prospective students,parents and families to an Open House on Thursday,October 10th at 6:00 PM. Learn about our new RotatingDrop Schedule, get a sneak peek of the school andclasses, attend presentations and meet students,coaches and faculty.For additional information or to sign upvisit srhsnj.com/openhouse or call 732-681-2858 ext.709
ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30th
8:00 AM Colin Hall, Gabrielle Thomas, Kimberly Steiner
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th 8:00 AM Sara Hoster, Ricky Storz, Maggie Turnbach4:00 PM Kimberly & Kendall Steiner, Sabina Talamayan5:30 PM Joseph Miller, Emma Ward
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th 7:30 AM Nicholas Camacho, Isabella & Ava Grace Chiaravallo9:00 AM Cathryn Gabriel, Gabriella Marie Gomez, Eamon
Tuttle10:30 AM Thomas & Peter Marchi-Fortin, Drew Wrightington12 Noon Madelyn Barrera, Chris Zahlmann, Colin Hall5:00 PM Isabella & Ava Grace Chiaravallo, Julie Minarick
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER ASSIGNMENTSSATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
4:00 PM Sister Liz Engel, Mike Comune, Colleen Flanagan,Constance McCann, Ann Anderson, DeborahMcGeehan, Anne Davis, Marie Karpeles
5:30 PM Eleanor Davis, Mara Brater, George Wolf, LorraineRykola, Jackie Miller, Theresa Drapczuk, AdamDrapczuk, Maryann Frankenburg
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th 7:30 AM Sally Murtagh, Helen Sharkey, Robert Moffa, Heidi
Tabor, Patricia Bernotas, Patricia Dempsey, MargaretMcTague, Joe Schuchard
9:00 AM Nancy Coll, Maureen Arce, June Simonelli, GlennSculthorpe, Manny Ferreira, Alice Ferrier, JodyGerlock, Laura Gribble,
10:30 AM Cecilia Marchi-Fortin,Mary Eib, Rosemarie Franzese,Anna Nodzon, Kevin McCoy, Regina Kiesche,Maureen McGuirk, John McGuirk
12 Noon Lorraine Rykola, Ralph Coccia, Larry Phillips, JeanLarson, Phyllis Glab, Don Carnevale, MarleneWeiner, Nina Thompson
5:00 PM Marion Gallagher, Richard Concepcion, DominickWronko, Terry Carolan, Jack Ruppenthal, DinaGaleotafiore, Marybeth Fondonella, Rita Brennan-Freay
LECTOR ASSIGNMENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
4:00 PM Mary Chownes 5:30 PM Monica Keiser
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th 7:30 AM Patricia Dempsey9:00 AM Kathleen Cantoli10:30 AM William Ferrie12 Noon Celia Rafferty5:00 PM Martha Kalakutok
THE LORD’S LINEN SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER CHURCH
Week of September 30 Debbie MeehanWeek of October 7th Rose & Wayne CorsinoWeek of October 14th Annette LucioniWeek of October 21st Lorraine SchaabWeek of October 28th Kathy MeekerCHAPELFriday, October 4th Barbara OlszanowskiFriday, October 11th Helen MalcolmFriday, October 18th Rita MurtaghFriday, October 25th Francine Gagliano
October 5 & 6
Sponsored by the Miryam Ministry. Please stop by after Mass to pick out some mums. Available
in a variety of colors. Just come with cash or
check and go home with your selections!
Eucharistic Ministries to the
Sick
Anointing of the Sick We turn to Jesus for understanding and healing through theSacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This sacrament is foradults and children who are suffering from serious physical ormental illness, or about to undergo surgery. Please call theRectory Office at 732-840-1410 for more information.
Hospital Admissions If you are admitted to Ocean Medical Center, please inform them upon admission that you are a parishioner at St. Dominic’s so that our Hospital ministers can care for you spiritually.
Hope and Healing Ministry
sponsored by the Parish Nurse/Health and Wellness Ministry
*** Special Notice *** Most people are aware of the extremely high incidence of drug and alcohol abuse in the United States today, which has
resulted in a major health crisis. The number of overdoses and deaths are staggering and continue to be on the uprise.
Here at Saint Dominic’s, we the members of the Parish Nurse/Health and Wellness Ministry, together with several very
dedicated members of our parish community, have come together to develop a new ministry to address these major
issues. Thanks to the love and support of our Pastor, Father Brian, we are able to now offer our new ministry, “Hope
and Healing”, whose goal it is to offer support to individuals, their family and friends who are suffering from the disease
of addiction, in a spiritual, open-minded, faith-centered community. “Hope and Healing” respects the highest ethical
standards of confidentiality, anonymity, and support with dignity and respect.
The effects of addiction go far beyond the individual addict from family and friends, to the community at large. But hope
and recovery is possible. Once addiction is understood as a chronic disease, and not a personal failing, stigma and shame
can be replaced with compassion and hope. The Hope and Healing Ministry will offer a culture of acceptance and will
provide additional informational and community resources.
This new ministry will be officially introduced by Father Brian on Saturday, October 5th at the 4:00 p.m. mass, and will
have members of this ministry available during and after all masses on Sunday, October 6th to answer any questions you
might have.
The first meeting of the Hope and Healing Ministry will be held
Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00 PM in the Community Room. For more information, please call Saint Dominic Church at 732-840-1410, ext 236
Please join us so you can learn more about this new ministry.
Aine Lynch, R.N., MSN
Director, Parish Nurse/Health and Wellness Ministry
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Please Lend Me Your EarPeople who are grieving have a real need for someone
to listen while they tell their stories. Grief recovery, in
fact, can begin with the telling and re-telling of the
painful experience. Often bereaved persons are trying
to make sense of a sequence of events that led up to the
loss of their loved ones. Hearing themselves recount all
the details can be helpful in putting the pieces of such
painful events together.
Those who want to help a
grieving friend can best do so by learning to listen. The
person who is grieving is not looking so much for answers or solutions, as they are
for a kind, empathic attitude and an “ear to cry on”. Giving advice can be risky
unless you are a professional. Even if you, too, have lost a loved one, your
experience has been an individual one and so is your friend’s experience.
Listening is a true art. It can be of great therapeutic value in any time of crisis.
Anyone can do it -- it takes no special skill or learned technique. It does take a
little patience and a lot of heart. The results can be most rewarding.
Come and experience God’s love and compassion as you meet with people who
are on a similar journey. We have day and evening groups. We will meet for six
weeks and there will be a specific topic for each meeting. Please call 732-840-1410
and let us know which group you plan to attend.
Day Sessionmeets on Wednesday at 10:00 AM in theCommunity RoomOctober 2, 9, 16, 23, 30November 6Facilitator: Maureen Arce
Evening Sessionmeets on Thursday at7:00 PM in theParish Meeting RoomOctober 3, 10, 17, 24, 31November 7 Facilitator: Maureen Arce
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Monthly Food Gathering
October 5 & 6before masses to benefit our Food Pantry. There will be a
white van outside the church to collect donations. If you are unable to bring your donations to the
Food Gathering, they may be brought to the Food Pantry Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:00 AM to Noon.
We are extremely grateful for all donations. Please check the expiration dates of your donations.
Thank you!
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of volunteers to help with the Food Drive each
month at the weekend Masses. We need people to transport the food to the pantry that is located
next to the Rectory. This is the perfect opportunity to volunteer or accumulate
community service hours. If you can help, please call Marilyn Gallo at 732-892-8764
FOOD GATHERINGS ARE ALWAYS HELD THE FIRST WEEKEND OF THE
MONTH, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
OUR THANKSGIVING FOOD GATHERING WILL BE HELD THE WEEKEND OF
NOVEMBER 2ND & 3RD
Remember your neighbors who are less fortunate.
The St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for your generosity. “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.”
Ham & Turkey BreastsStuffingGravyInstant PotatoesCranberry SauceCanned Vegetables
Canned TomatoesCanned FruitSoupTuna FishCoffeeJell-O / Pudding
Pancake SyrupJellySnacksCake Mix / IcingToothpasteShampoo/ConditionerLaundry/Dish Detergent
