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ST. ELIZABETH - ST. BRIGID PARISH November 12, 2018 – November 18, 2018 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
(†) Deceased (L) Living Monday, November 12 ~ St. Josaphat 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Sgt. Maj. Gary G. Beylickjian(Ret.) †
Tuesday, November 13 ~ St. Francis Xavier Cabrini 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Cameron Calabrese †
Wednesday, November 14 ~ 8:45 AM (St. Elizabeth) Novena 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Craig Stevens †
Thursday, November 15 ~ St. Albert the Great 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Mary Santia L Friday, November 16 ~ St. Margaret of Scotland 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Ruth Colantuono † Saturday, November 17 ~ St. Elizabeth of Hungary 5:00 PM (St. Brigid) Mass: Stefan Terkovich † 6:30 PM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: For the Parishioners
Sunday, November 18 ~ 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Marian Aloia † 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Marion & August Stadtmueller † 9:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Virginia Hickey † 10:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Nicolena Paladino † 11:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: John Kurylo †
~ THE 2019 MASS BOOK IS NOW OPEN ~ Gold Mass requests forms may be found in the back of Church. Please complete and return to the Parish Center or place in the collection basket.
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11 – NOVEMBER 17, 2018 Altar Bread and Wine at
St. Brigid Church are being offered for the repose of the Soul of Anna Buttacavoli
As requested by the Daughters of Mary
SCAM ALERT Please do not respond to any requests from the following e-mail: [email protected]. This is not my e-mail address. We have notified gmail and the police. Thank you! Monsignor Puleo
LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, November 17, 2018
St. Brigid -------------------------------------------------- 5:00 PM (E) Gloria LaGrassa (R) Rosanne Schwab
(A) Assistance Needed St. Elizabeth -----------------------------------------------6:30 PM
(E) Ray Sternick (R) Assistance Needed (A) Brianna Almiron
Sunday, November 18, 2018
St. Brigid -------------------------------------------------- 7:30 AM (E) Assistance Needed (R) Sam Santucci
(A) Assistance Needed St. Elizabeth --------------------------------------------- 8:30 AM
(E) David Karner (R) Joanne Howe (A) Assistance Needed
St. Brigid -------------------------------------------------- 9:30 AM (E) Toni Welsh (R) Makena Ruggia
(A) Assistance Needed St. Elizabeth ------------------------------------------- 10:30 AM
(E) Barbara Peterson (R) Assistance Needed (A) Assistance Needed
St. Brigid ------------------------------------------------ 11:30 AM (E) Aida L. Diaz (R) Assistance Needed
(A) Assistance Needed Please call the Parish Office (908-234-1265) to assist ASAP.
Prayers Needed Please pray for the sick of our parish including:
Ruth Stahl, Maria Nucci, Victoria Gass, Barbara Giarretta, Phyllis Munstis, Mike Tocci, Mary Hanlon, Richard LaPointe, Philipa Reist, Brigitta Reist, Charlie Blake, Barbara Ryan, Collin Perrone, Larry Gaffney, Kieran Flynn, Mary Christensen, Paul Erwin, Joanna Jasontek, Ginny Jones, Edward Rowan, Linda Maria Serrano, Michael Marotta, Michelle Diebler and Bill Zeitler.
Please pray for those who have recently passed away including Laurence O’ Krogly and Rocco Colantuono, for all those lives lost in the Tree of Life Synagogue Massacre in Pittsburgh.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Metuchen is offering Counseling and Wellness Services. If you or someone you know needs counseling or is impacted by addiction, we can help.
Individual and family therapy for children and adults is available. For an appointment, call (800) 655-9491.
32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Elijah asked a widow for a cup of water and a piece of bread. She told him she was almost out of flour, and that she and her son would soon starve. Elijah told her not to be afraid, as God had told him the jar of flour would not go empty. So she did as he had asked and prepared bread from the last of her flour. As God had said, her jar did not go empty, and she and her son had plenty to eat. Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 The high priests entered the sanctuary each year and offered a sacrifice, but not a sacrifice of their own blood. Just as people die once and are judged, Christ was offered up once for the sins of many. Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 Jesus expressed disgust over the hypocrisy of some of the scribes for wanting special treatment from the people. He watched the wealthy put large contributions into the collection box, but explained that what they gave was surplus wealth, and not a real sacrifice. He told them the biggest donation was a small amount from a widow, because she had given up the only money that she had to live on. SAINT ELIZABETH-ST. BRIGID PARISH CONTACT LIST Parish Group Contact Name and E-mail Bible Study/Book Club Sr. Donna Marie Kemberling, SCC [email protected] Choir Mary Lieberman [email protected] Couples in Christ Gabriella Daus [email protected] Daughters of Mary Barbara Peterson [email protected] Knights of Columbus Abe Van Beveren III [email protected] or [email protected] Lectio Divina Men: Jerry Tutak [email protected] Women: Denise O’Callaghan [email protected] Parish Pastoral Council Vera Ricciardi-Zachman
[email protected] RCIA Margaret Mulrooney [email protected] Religious Education Denise O’Callaghan [email protected] Reverence for Life Kathy Marie Denuel [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Denise O’Callaghan [email protected]
Or contact the parish office at 908-234-1265 PRAY THE ROSARY FOR PEACE
COURAGE IN RED My dear friends in Jesus Christ,
I write to invite you to an Ecumenical Evening Prayer Service on Tuesday, November 27th at 7 PM at St. Brigid Church in Peapack. The special focus of our prayer will be for current day Christian martyrs; other Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their belief in Jesus Christ. Each day we hear of increased violence perpetuated against our fellow Christians. Many have fled their native lands because of religious persecution. Others were not so fortunate.
In recent weeks, our parish hosted Lord David Alton, a member of the House of Lords in Great Britain and Marcela Szymanski, UN and EU Liaison Officer for Aid to the Church in Need, who spoke about the tragedies worldwide and the efforts being done to assist persecuted Christians. Their intent was to bring a greater awareness to the suffering and the genocide of Christians, and the call for Religious Freedom. They challenged those present to be a part of this effort through prayer and action.
In recent years, a Catholic charity under the guidance of Pope Francis called Aid to the Church in Need, started an initiative called Courage in Red. The week of November 24 has been designated as a week of action both on a personal and on a community level. One of the initiatives they started was to get places of worship to light up in red and to have prayer vigils for our persecuted sisters and brothers.
Last year their efforts saw both the London Eye as well as Westminster Cathedral shining in red to bring about an awareness to the plight of Christians. According to our recent visitors, London will again be seen in RED as well as other places throughout the world. It would be wonderful if our parish could be a part of this effort as a way to support our less fortunate brethren who are unable to practice their Christian faith.
Red candles will be available in the back of the Church. All donations from the sale of the candles will go to the Aid to the Church in Need.
Please know of my continued prayers for you and for all victims of persecution. In Christ Jesus our Lord, Rev. Msgr. Edward C. Puleo, Pastor
PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS AND HIS INTENTIONS
In Service of Peace. That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Week 15 “This is another week of miracles. I am able to hear my mother’s voice for the first time! All of the fluid that surrounds me helps to carry the sound of her voice, her
heartbeat and even her stomach, to me. I can hear some things outside the womb--- like Daddy’s voice, too! My brain is not yet mature enough to interpret it all, but it sure is interesting. I am growing some hair and eyebrows and even growing tiny little hairs called ‘lanugo’ all over my body that helps me to maintain my body temperature. Don’t worry; by the time I am born, most of that hair will have disappeared! Please keep praying for me.”
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION SPIRITUALLY ADOPT-A-BABY
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
ROSARIES FOR VETERANS DO YOU HAVE ANY UNUSED ROSARY BEADS YOU CAN DONATE TO
OUR VETERANS? The Daughters of Mary will begin collecting any unused rosary beads for the Veterans at the VA Hospital in Lyons starting October 6. You
may deposit them in the box located in both churches. We ask the rosaries be intact and without any broken or missing pieces. Thank you for your donation! ALTAR BREAD, SACRAMENTAL WINE AND SANCTUARY
CANDLE ARE AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL INTENTIONS Intentions are being accepted for each Church
for each week throughout the year. The intentions may be for a special intention, in thanksgiving or for a loved one (living or deceased). Please contact the Parish Office
for additional information.
Congratulations to the following child Baptized in St. Brigid Church this past weekend: Mateo Nicholas Petraglia Child of Frank & Monica Petraglia
Sisters of Christian Charity, Mendham, will be hosting a CASH ONLY TAG SALE of furniture, cars, appliances, farm equipment, parlor organs and other household items on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18 from 8 AM – 4 PM at 350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham, NJ
DAUGHTERS OF MARY FUNDRAISER 20% OFF TAKEOUT OR CATERING
www.farhillscafe.com Thursday, December 6, 2018 – All Day
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS There will be a special Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 22nd at the 9 AM Mass at St. Brigid Church. ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO ASSIST AT MASS. Call the Parish Office at (908)
234-1265. Rehearsal will take place on Wednesday, November 21st from 3:30-4:30 PM at St. Brigid Church. Join us to give thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Somerset County Food Pantry to help in the preparation of the Christmas Food Baskets.
BABY BOTTLE RETURN FOR ST. ANNE’S HOUSE IN PHILLIPSBURG.
PLEASE RETURN THE BABY BOTTLES TO THE HAMPER IN CHURCH FOR THE LIFE CHOICES
HOME MASS GUILD ENROLLMENT
The Mass Guild is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at either the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Elizabeth or the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Brigid. Your loved ones both living
and deceased may be enrolled in the Mass Guild for one year where their intentions will be remembered. Enrollment forms are available at the entrances to the Church. Please complete and return to the Parish Office
with the suggested $10 donation.
NOVEMBER 14, 2018 DAUGHERS OF MARY GENERAL MEETING
All members of the parish and their guests are invited to a Veteran’s Day program "Honoring Our Veterans” on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 PM in St. Patrick Hall. The tribute will feature our Parish choir and speakers on behalf of the VA Hospital in
Lyons, Veteran Services of Somerset County, Mane Stream Equestrian Center in Tewksbury and Bugles Across America. Please join us for his informative tribute to our veterans for their courageous service to our country. Light refreshments will be served.
DIOCESAN OFFICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CHRISTMAS PARTY
The 3rd Annual Diocesan Christmas Party for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities will be held on December 15, 2018. We will graciously accept donations from parishioners who wish to contribute towards gifts for this event. Please make
checks payable to the Diocese of Metuchen, C/O Fr. Hillier, PO Box 191, Metuchen, NJ 08840. For more information email: [email protected] or call the Office for Persons with Disabilities at (732) 765-6432. Thank you for your generosity.
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Wednesday, December 12th 4:30 PM Tours Only. Admissions at 908-522-8109 or www.oakknoll.org.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COAT DRIVE NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Please Drop off your gently worn winter coats in the Church vestibules before or after
Mass on Sunday, November 18th. Men’s, women’s, and children’s winter coats are needed. Coats should be clean and serviceable with working closures and no rips or tears. Only winter coats please.
TURKEY ROUND UP 11-18-18 The Knights of Columbus will be collecting frozen and fresh turkeys as well as canned or cured hams for the Somerset County Food Bank after Mass at both churches. Please
check with your local grocer to determine how you might be eligible for a free turkey or ham.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea
Church of the Sacred Heart Sunday, November 25th 3 PM 149 South Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ. General Admission: $30, Seniors: $25 and Students: $15 To purchase tickets
call: 908-756-0633 X110, 908-753-8695 or 908-757-7298 Immaculate Conception Church:
Sunday, December 9th 3 PM 316 Old Allerton Rd. Annandale, NJ Exit 18 off I-78 West Donation: $40, Balcony: $30, Students
(21 and under): $25.00 To purchase tickets call 908-735-7319 or email [email protected]. Make checks payable to ICC.
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. ~ by Reverend John G. Hillier, October 1, 2013
Remember to pray for the souls in purgatory: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
WORLD DAY of the POOR “This poor one cried out and the LORD heard, and from all is distress he saved him.” --Psalms 34:7 The second World Day of the Poor will be observed on Sunday, November 18, 2018. In his apostolic letter to close the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis suggested the Catholic Church set aside one day each year when communities can “reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel.” He designated this day as the World Day of the Poor. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and share our gratitude to God, may we remember those less fortunate.
THE GIVING TREE The parish Giving Tree will be available in both Churches November 17-18. Tags adorn each tree with gifts needed to assist those in need. This year the gifts will be given to those in need in our area and Perth Amboy, the Pregnancy Aid and Information Center, students of Matheny. Gifts may be wrapped and returned to Church on
December 8th and 9th. It is not necessary to wrap the diapers and formula. Thank you for your generous outpouring to those in need this Advent as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ our Lord.
PRAYER AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
A Catholic Prayer & Support Group for Families Affected by Mental Health Issues will take place at St. Patrick’s Church in Belvidere, NJ on Thursday, November 15, 2018 & Wednesday, December 19, 2018 with 2 sessions at 10 AM and 7 PM.
CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE Sponsored by the Daughters of Mary
Weekend of December 15-16 After all Masses
Pre-Order for Cookies Only
Small tray (approx. 2 doz.) _____ $14.00 Medium tray (approx. 3 doz.) _____ $20.00 Large tray (approx. 4 doz.) _____ $26.00 Total Amount Due: $ ________ Name: _______________________________ Contact #: ____________________________ Pick Up Location: St. Brigid St. Elizabeth
Please make checks payable to: Daughters of Mary and place in the collection basket or leave at the Parish Office no later than December 2nd. Orders will be available for pick-up on Saturday (12/15) and Sunday (12/16), at all Masses.
YOUTH MINISTRY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Knights of Columbus Council #11386 Sixth Annual
2018 Christmas Wreath and Grave Blanket Order Form
Item Price Qty Ext Price Fresh Wreath, 22” Outer Diameter, Bow, Pine Cones, Berries RED BURGUNDY
$25
Fresh Grave Blanket, 24”x36”, Bow, Pine Cones, Decorations $50
TOTAL
Name ____________________________
Phone____________________________
Email ____________________________
Desired Pick-up Date (circle one) Nov 24 25 Dec 1 2 8 9 St. Brigid or St. Elizabeth Church (circle one) or Other Date / Location: _________________________ Please make checks payable to Knights of Columbus Council 11386. If you have questions, contact Jim Gallombardo at 732.310.2984 or [email protected]. Custom sizes or other evergreen arrangements upon request. Please put completed form into the collection basket by November 18th.
