LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Deceased L Living Monday, October 13

Columbus Day 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Crino & Di Orio Families

Tuesday, October 14 St. Callistus I

8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Joseph Lembo

Wednesday, October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus

8:45 AM (St. Elizabeth) Novena 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Anna DiCarlo

Thursday, October 16 Sts. Hedwig & Margaret Mary Alacoque

8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Angela Dziurzynski

Friday, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch

8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Kenneth VanArsdale

Saturday, October 18 St. Luke

5:00 PM (St. Brigid) Mass: Ethna & Michael Duff 6:30 PM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Angela Dziurzynski

Sunday, October 19 Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues

7:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Marvin Marple 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Gallagher-Sikorski Families 9:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: For the Special Intentions of

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas O’Sullivan L 10:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: For the Parishioners L 11:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Raymond Peterson

PRAY FOR HOLY FATHER POPE FRANCIS AND HIS INTENTIONS

UNIVERSAL INTENTION: That the Lord may grant peace to those parts of the world most battered by war and violence. EVANGELIZATION INTENTION: That World Mission Day may rekindle in every believer zeal for carrying the Gospel into all the world.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, October 18, 2014

St. Brigid 5:00 PM St. Elizabeth 6:30 PM (E) J. Petrillo (R) C. Ross (A) JT, M. & M. Dolan

(E) K. Blejwas G. La Grassa (R) C. Villagra (A) A. Myers M. Marin

Sunday, October 19, 2014 St. Brigid 7:30 AM St. Elizabeth 8:30 AM (E) C. & A. Buttacavoli (R) B. Henderson (A) B. & A. Henderson

(E) J.& R. Cerza (R) J. Howe (A) C. Moreau

St. Brigid 9:30 AM St. Elizabeth10:30 AM (E) B. Peterson D. O’Callaghan, choir (R) J. Turner (A) E. & C. O’Callaghan

(E) F. Grigni (R) L. Schneider (A)

St. Brigid 11:30 AM Pray the Rosary

for Peace

(E) L. Henderson (R) I. Lagana (A) U., M., & M. Lagana

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, JoAnn Jones, Thomas Mahala Jr., Ruth Stahl, Robert Bush, Thomas Zuppa, Ronald Sorvino, Maryann Rinaldo, Emil Hozeny, Dottie D’Epagnier, Bob Hayes, Brigid Newell, Helen Norman, Maria Nucci, Peter Stanley, Charlene Hansen, Dave Martin, Suzie Martin, Virginia Smith, Tom O’Callaghan, and Victoria Sibilia. A time to die…” please pray for those who have recently passed away, including Frank Gambony.

Congratulations

to the following children Baptized in St. Brigid Church

Matthew Timothy DePack

Child of Timothy & Amy Weimer Lucille Viana Skala

Child of Theodore & Erika Skala

St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid ~ October 12-18, 2014 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a This passage describes the new Jerusalem as a heavenly banquet on the mountain with the Lord God wiping away all tears. Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 In simple, direct words, Paul thanks the Philippians for alleviating his hardships. He stresses, though, that he is as accustomed to poverty as to abundance and finds all his strength in Christ. Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Once more speaking to the chief priests and the elders, Jesus relates the parable of the wedding banquet. A King, preparing a wedding banquet for his son, summons all the invited guests. When, after several invitations, no guests arrive, the King commands his servants to “go out into the byroads and invite anyone you come upon.” Again, Jesus warns the elders, “the invited are many, the elect are few.”

“And my God will supply every need of yours…” - Philippians 4:19

God really does provide for those that are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs.

REVERENCE FOF LIFE MEETING The Reverence for Life Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 14th at 7:00 PM in the

Parish Center Library. All are welcome to attend.

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 Walker-Air Force, grandson of Bernard & Joan O’Reilly; Evan Malanga-Army, son of Annette Malanga; Christopher Jibilian, US Navy pilot and Matthew Jibilian US Navy Seal, grand-nephews of Charley & Pina Jibilian.

BLOOD DRIVE NOVEMBER 2, 2014

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Blood Drive for the benefit of the New York/New Jersey Blood

Center, to be held in St. Patrick Hall beneath St. Brigid Church. Donors may give during the drive hours on Sunday, November 2nd from 7:30 AM to 1 PM.

You are asked to fill out the form below scheduling an appointment on one of these days. The completed form may be put in the collection basket or returned to the Parish Office. We will try to have the proper staff available so that you can be in and out within an hour. When using the form, schedule yourself on the quarter hour, e.g. 8:15 AM. Thank you for your continued generosity to others. ****************************************************

ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS I WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER TO GIVE

BLOOD DURING THE DRIVE NOVEMBER 2ND.

Name:_____________________ Age:______ Address: _____________________________ Telephone Number: ___________Home/Cell Time I would like to give blood: Sunday, November 2nd at ____________

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SPREADING THE WORD

2014 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Life-Changing Faith

Each year in our diocese, over 2,500 eighth grade and high school students participate in the “Because I’m Worth It” event sponsored by the Office of Respect for Life. Busloads of energetic youth gather to hear renowned speaker Pam Stenzel’s chastity presentation. In a rally-like atmosphere, Stenzel captivates her audience with the serious physical, medical and emotional repercussions of sex outside of marriage. It is very powerful and, in many cases, life-changing. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to underwrite the cost of the chastity education outreach to our youth.

BLUE MASS 2014 13th Annual Blue Mass for Law Enforcement Wednesday, October 15 10:30 AM

Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi 32 Elm Avenue, Metuchen, NJ

Come Pray For Those Who Serve and Protect!

Congratulations to the following members of the Equestrian Order

of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem:

Elevated to Commander with Star: Sir Giancinto Finocchairo, KC*HS Lady Patricia Finocchairo, LC*HS

Members of the Order are charged to relive in a modern manner the spirit and ideals of the Crusades, with Arms of the Faith, of the Apostolate and of Christian charity.

~THE 2015 MASS BOOK IS NOW OPEN~ Mass request forms are available in the back of both Churches. Please complete the form and return to the Parish Office with the appropriate donation. Any questions call the Parish Office at 908-234-1265.

Take the time to pray the Rosary as a family.

St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid Parish Daughters of Mary

Invite the women of the Parish and their Friends to join in some….

Holiday Flair

Hosted by Vikki D’Apolito of Joseph D’Apolito & Son to view

and purchase items from:

Sunday, November 2, 2014

1:30 PM-3:30 PM Joseph D’Apolito & Son, 16 Peapack Road,

Far Hills Casual to evening wear for women sizes 0-18

5% of sale proceeds will be donated to the Daughters of Mary charities. For more information and to RSVP by Friday, October 24th contact Vera Ricciardi-Zachman at vricciardi@comcast.net or call 908-361-1487

DON’T BE ALARMED… On Sunday, October 19, 2014, there will be 2 fire drills for the students of Religious Education between 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. You may see the presence of the Fire Department and the children exiting the building during this time.

Congratulations to the following couples united in

marriage:

Rebecca Foley & Eric Bergh September 27, 2014 ~ St. Brigid

~~~~~~ Erin Zielenbach & Craig Hopkins

October 4, 2014 ~ St. Brigid

May their life together be filled with God’s abundant blessings.

The Diocese of Metuchen in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Newark present . . .

The Critical Life Issues Conference 2014 Saturday, October 18, 2014

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM St. John Neumann Conference Center

146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ Speakers include: Dr. Angela Franks, Author & Theologian

Planned Parenthood & Margaret Sanger's Eugenic Legacy J.D. Mullane, Journalist

What I saw at the Gosnell Trials Kathy Di Fiore, Founder Several Sources

Shelters,

Gimme Hope, Gimme Love, Gimme Shelter ValLimar Jansen, Speaker & Singer

Each of us is a masterpiece of God's creation The conference begins with Mass and there will be Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day. This event features a variety of exhibits. Lunch and handouts are included. Join us for the day filled with information, inspirational and spirituality! For more information visit www.diometuchen.org

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Any student in Grades 3 through High School who is interested in

becoming an Altar Server is invited to come for practice on Wednesday, October 15th from 4:30 PM to 5:30

PM. Additional practices will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd and 29th. Students interested must register by calling the Parish Office at 908-234-1265 or complete the form and return it to the Parish Office prior to October 14th.

************************************************** Child’s Name:___________________________ Parents Names:_________________________ Phone Number: _________________________ E-Mail:____________________________

Please pray for the Synods of Bishops on the Family & Evangelization which will meet October 5-19, 2014. Consider praying daily: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, Grant that our families too May be places of communion and prayer, Authentic schools of the Gospel And small domestic Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, May families never again experience violence, rejection and division; may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, May the approaching Synod of Bishops Make us once more mindful of the sacredness of inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Graciously hear our prayer.

FEAST OF ALL SOULS On Sunday, November 2nd at the 11:30 AM Mass in St. Brigid Church we will have a Mass of

Remembrance to remember those who have died in our parish and our families during the past year. If you would like your loved one’s name read during the Mass of Remembrance, please return this form by October 31st so that your loved one’s name may be included. For more information, please call the Parish Office at (908) 234-1265.

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FEAST OF ALL SOULS~MASS OF REMEMBRANCE PLEASE RETURN TO THE

PARISH CENTER BY OCTOBER 31, 2014 Name of Deceased: Date of Death: Parishioner Name: Phone Number:

Spiritual Adoption Prayer Please remember to pray for those children

yet to be born. I, _________________, will pray daily: Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you very much.

I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. -- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES

Union Catholic HS–Freshman Foundations

1600 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Wednesday, October 22nd 7 PM-9 PM. Seton Hall Prep – 7th & 8th Grade Boys 120 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052 Sunday October 19th, 12 PM-3 PM. Villa Walsh Academy – 7th-12th Grade Girls 455 Western Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960 Sunday October 19th 2 PM-4 PM

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we

humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO LIFE RAFFLE New Jersey Right to Life, the leading pro-life lobbying and educational group in New Jersey, is holding their annual VOLVO CAR RAFFLE. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from representatives from our parish Reverence for Life group after Mass at St. Elizabeth and St. Brigid church on October 25 & 26. Tickets may also be purchased in the Parish Office. All proceeds go to help NJ Right-to-Life in their efforts to protect all life, from the unborn to the elderly.

Prayer for All Human Life God of infinite love,

open wide our hearts and minds that we might be

worthy advocates for the voiceless and vulnerable. Give us the courage of will

to remain vigilant to the unborn. The generosity of heart

to offer support to the sick. The constant desire

to be present to the elderly. The abundance of love

to be committed to the disabled. The perseverance to seek

and find the lost and forgotten. Lord and Giver of life,

in your love and mercy, keep us safe in your care

as we strive to offer comfort to others in your name. May we always keep before us

the challenge to recognize the face of Jesus

in all those we meet. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

~ Reverend John G. Hillier, October 2013

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