From the Pastor September 6, 201523rd Sunday in

Ordinary Time - B

In week 12 of my summer sacred study series on the 4 Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs [EPFVN], which is one EP with 4 themes, we reflect on the special intentions particular to EPFVN-III: Jesus, the Way to the Father. These inserts are added after the anamnesis [remember], offering and epiclesis [calling down the Holy Spirit on those entering into Holy Communion] and before we remember the dead and all the Saints:

EPFVN - III: Jesus, the Way to the Father - Special Intentions

The Priest, with hands extended, says:By our partaking of this mystery,

almighty Father, give us life through your Spirit,

grant that we may be conformed to the image of your Son,

and confirm us in the bond of communion,

together with N. our Pope and N. our Bishop, with all other

Bishops,with Priests and Deacons,

and with your entire people.Grant that all the faithful of the Church,

looking into the signs of the times by the light of faith,

may constantly devote themselvesto the service of the Gospel.

Keep us attentive to the needs of all that, sharing their grief and pain,

their joy and hope,we may faithfully bring them

the good news of salvationand go forward with them

along the way of your Kingdom.

Partakers in a Mystery. When the Church uses the term ‘mystery’ - as in the ‘sacred mysteries’ - she does not mean we are dealing with a puzzle or enigma that we could solve, if we just piece together all the evidence and follow it to its logical conclusion. The ‘mysteries’ of our faith are beyond our human comprehension; they are the tenets of our faith that were revealed by God - but not explained - to us. So we approach them with reverent awe, curious openness and an insatiable willingness to

learn more. The more we grapple with and strive to understand these mysteries, and the more we allow ourselves to be led and fed by them, the more Christ-like we become. This is exactly what this insert prays for: that we become more and more conformed to the image of Christ, who willingly and totally embraced His Father’s mysterious will. And the more each Christian is conformed to Christ, to each other, to those who lead the Church and to her teachings, the more our ‘Holy Communion’ becomes an even greater reality.Seeing the Signs of the Times By the Light of Faith. There is certainly no shortage of those willing to point out to us how the ‘signs of the times’ are always changing, and that we should - or even must - ‘change with the times.’ However, while the Church always adapts herself to many things, she never, ever contradicts or rejects divine revelation, godly codes of conduct, biblical ideals or any precepts of the Lord. Devoted to the Service of the Gospel. To paraphrase a famous quote, “Ask not what the Gospel can do for you; ask what you can do for the Gospel.” For by ‘doing’ the Gospel we receive; by living the Gospel we proclaim it to others, not merely in words but more importantly in deeds. And as the next section explains, we should be most proud of how devoted the Catholic Church is to the service of the Gospel. Attentive to the Needs of All with Gospel Hope and Joy. Many media and other pundits are quick to point out and overly focus on the Church’s flaws and faults; sadly, since the human persons who make up the Church are sinners, we have, had and always will have a dark side for which we must do penance and seek to correct. But we should be very proud that our Church is not only exemplary - but often the best when it comes to social justice, care for the unwanted, poor or needy. Jesus was so right when he said, “The poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them.” {Mark 14:7a] Some use this as an excuse to do nothing, which is certainly not what Jesus meant. For He relies on us to share each other’s grief and pain until we all make it safely into His Kingdom! Amen.

In His holy Name,

Rev. Thomas J. SerafinMass or Communion Prayer Service

IntentionsSaturday Vigil: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmAdele Luthr/o: Geri & Joe Kaczorek

Sunday 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amIn Celebration of the Ordination

ofDeacon Kevin Kilcommons

r/o: Nancy & Fred Fischl9:30 amTheresa Troegner

r/o: Kilpatrick family11:30 am Eleanor Riggio

r/o: Betty FranckMonday

9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy CommunionTuesday The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7:30 pmEdward James Mazurr/o: Julianne Mazur

Wednesday Saint Peter Claver9:00 amJoseph J. Lesczynski

r/o: Ronald & Maryann PackThursday

9:00 amFriday

9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy CommunionSaturday Vigil: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmJosephine Grillir/o: Theresa Kelly

Sunday 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amAnthony Infante, Jr.

r/o: Ann & Jim Letchford9:30 amAnn Weyrauch

r/o: Betsy & Don Ellis11:30 am Living intention for Kim

Kennedy, herhusband, Joseph & children,

Joseph,Devin & Cameryn

r/o: Greg & Alida Scheuermann

Last Weekend’s Collection

August 30 $12,062.37Thank you!

Renegotiated Mortgage InformationNew Mortgage (5/1/2015) $1,865,560.60Principal Paid to Date $ 17,735.54Interest Paid to Date $ 19,485.13Current Balance (as of 8/1/2015) $1,847,825.06Monthly Payment $ 12,406.892nd Collection Next Weekend - Peter’s

PenceNext week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering.

Our Parish Prayers“For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven…”a time to be born…a time to heal… We pray for all the sick of our Parish and especially for:

Jack BolandJoseph ClarkCarol ClericoBill DeLiseShirley FreyMary HotalingKathy IbbetsonSamuel JohnJosephine Knobloch

Dave KreutzerJulianne MazurAnn PadovaniArjan PanjwaniZarefth ParveezAnthony SorrentinoPaul UrbanChristopher Viscuso

Names will remain on our sick list for three months after which time they will be removed, unless we are notified to keep them on the list.a time to die… Susanne Haskoor

This Weekend’s ReadingsTwenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7aIsaiah tells the people to be strong and unafraid. God will save his people, and the blind will see, the deaf will hear, and the lame will walk. Streams will come forth in the desert, the sandy ground will become springs of water.Second Reading: James 2:1-5James encourages the people to never show favoritism. He discusses an usher who escorted a rich man to the best seat, while ignoring a poor man. God chose poor people to be rich in faith, so we should never judge people by their riches.

Gospel: Mark 7:31-37Some people brought a deaf man who could not speak to Jesus and begged him to lay his hand on the man. Jesus opened the man’s ears and cured his speech impediment. He ordered the people not to tell anyone, but they were too amazed to keep this to themselves.

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Next Weekend’s ReadingsTwenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9aSecond Reading: James 2:14-18Gospel: Mark 8:27-35+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Laudato Si': the first papal encyclical devoted to the environment has now been released. Start reading Pope Francis' document at www.vatican.va and take up the pope's urgent call for dialogue on the future of our common home. Visit the diocesan website at http://diometuchen.org/pope-francis-encyclical-laudato-si/ for related information.

Parish Ministry ContactsTo join a ministry, please contact the ministry head. A complete list of ministries can be found in the narthex or on our website: www.parishesonline/seasthreebridges.Adult Choir/Cantors...Brett Walzer ~ 782-1475 x20Adult Faith Formation.....Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14Baptismal Prep.....Anne & Brian Moore ~ 534-2136Cancer Support Group.Andrew Casella ~ 782-1475Employment Group.........Deacon Mike ~ 400-3036EM of Holy Communion/Homebound/Hospital

Larry Dawkins ~ 284-1617Fatima Rosary...................Shirley Frey ~ 806-4889Knights of Columbus....Floyd Campbell ~ 732-598-5905Lazarus Ministry................Anne Hayes ~ 751-5660Linens Ministry.................Parish Office ~ 782-1475Liturgical Environment Norma Santella ~ 782-1475Men’s Club................Deacon Paul ~ 782-1475 x13Military Outreach.Chris McPherson ~908-246-5114Prayer Shawls...............Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973

Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890Readers.................Ann McCrystal ~ 908-797-4070

Georgann Scibilia ~ 908-782-6625Respect for Life.............Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618R.C.I.A.......................Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14Sacristans....Maureen & John Lybarger ~ 369-5331Usher/Minister of Hospitality.......Bob Caron ~ 236-6492Wedding Coordinator.....Geri Kaczorek ~ 369-3712Women’s Spirituality.......Loraine Richmond ~ 725-2502

Youth Ministries

Altar Servers..............Suzanne Wooby ~ 369-6390Children’s Choir...............Coleen Cucci ~ 346-0367Children’s Liturgy (CLOW)......Kelly Robison ~ 284-2234Religious Formation Main Line.................284-2929

P.C.L...................Mariam Nawab ~ 284-2929 x23Confirmation.............Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24RF Secretary....................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929Safe Environment Background Coordinator

Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618Summer RF......................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929

Karen Baron ~ 806-4384WINGS Teen Ministry. . .Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’sTwelfth Annual

Sunday September 20, 2015

1:00 - 5:00 PMON PARISH GROUNDS

of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ChurchMusic by

Pete ‘with a beat’ SepesiTICKETS AVAILABLE

after all MassesSeptember 5/6 & September 12/13

Donations appreciated.The Pope and Abortion Forgiveness

As I often mention, we must get accurate information about papal statements and other Catholic issues from orthodox, proper sources. The confusion caused by most media by their inaccurate, incomplete reports about Pope Francis’ ‘abortion forgiveness permission’ certainly proves my point. For by omitting all the facts, many media sources caused some to fear they were not forgiven by the Priest to whom they confessed an abortion. Here’s ‘the rest of the story’ as we say. Unlike some countries, most - if not all US Bishops have long granted their Priests the faculty to forgive abortion and the penalty of excommunication IF it was even incurred - for not all who have or procure an abortion are always excommunicated! To learn more about this complex issue, visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website: usccb.org and read the article Cardinal O’Malley Welcomes Pope’s Year of Mercy Plan for Post-Abortion Healing and its attachment: hopeafterabortion.com. And please pray that all those wounded by abortion or ANY sin will be reconciled to God, His Church and one another NOW or in the upcoming ‘Year of Mercy.’ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Ministers of the Liturgy

The following Liturgical Ministers will serve at next weekend’s Masses: September 12 & 13

5:00 PM MassSacristan: Mary Cestra; EMs: JoAnne Farley, Alyson Graziano, Patrick Graziano, Diane Luceri, Tom Luceri, Anthony Bruno, Mariann Bruno, Melissa Hampton; Readers: Jeff Calo, Georgann Scibilia; Altar Servers: Erin Devine, Colleen McLoughlin, Bridget McLoughlin, Lucy Allorto

8:00 AM MassSacristan: Fran McAfee; EMs: Mike Wooby, Kathleen Urban, Walter Urban, Wendy VanDine, Larry Wuest, Pat Sheeto, Karen Zalewski, John Zalewski; Readers: Cliff Jorgensen, Norma Santella; Altar Servers: Madelyn Dowe, Lucas Polkowski, Alex Sias, Sara O’Neill

9:30 AM MassSacristan: Laura Sepesi; EMs: Sheila Curran, Maria DeSapio, Jackie Ferrari, Robert Farrell, Veronica Farrell, Alicia Esposito, Jack Gosdick, Kathy Gosdick; Readers: David Geisler, Helen Thornton; Altar Servers: John Sibiga, Patrick Monus, Breanna Vinella, Thomas Wasitowski

11:30 AM MassSacristan: Celeste & Greg Herzhauser; EMs: Larry Dawkins, Lynne Dawkins, Linda Klug, Bob Caron, Tom Boelter, Barbara Boelter, Paola Kornspan, Patrick Norris; Readers: Joan Drake, Fred Gentzel; Altar Servers: Thomas Murdock, Stephanie Kornspan, Emma Hojnoski, Nick Merola

Catechetical SundaySeptember 13, 2015This Year’s Theme:

Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person. A Year of

Mercy.

Religious Formation Upcoming Events

Sept. 8, 9 Tues & Weds. Classes ResumeSept. 13 Catechetical Sunday 9:30 MassSept. 14 Monday Classes ResumeSept. 19, 20 FHC Prep -Sign In Begins

Sept. 21 FHC Prep -Parent Mtg 12:30or7:30Sept. 26,27 Confirmation Prep-Rite of

Enrollment 5:00or11:30 MassFHC Prep-First Penance Lesson

#1Sept. 28 Class Mass 7B & 1A - 5:00Sept. 29 Class Mass 7C/6C/1B - 5:00Sept. 29 Class Mass 7D/6D/5D/1C - 6:45Sept. 30 Class Mass 7E/6E/1D - 5:00

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Mandatory Training for all New Catechists

Echoes of Faith - The Methodology SetMethodology Part 2: Catechism of the Catholic ChurchSunday, September 13 - 10:30AM-12:30PM

Attention Parents of Upcoming 2 nd

GradersMark Your Calendars!

There will be a meeting for parents of upcoming 2nd graders on September 21, 2015 at 12:30pm OR 7:30pm in the Holy Family Room.

2015-2016 Fall Religious Formation Registration is currently in progress.

Please register your children if you have not already done so.

Religious Formation News

WELCOME BACK TORELIGIOUS

FORMATION! First Day of RF Classes: Prayer Service with children and parents. Go directly to the Church.

RF CLASSES RESUME:September 8, 2015

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Dear Religious Formation Ministers, By the grace of God we have been blessed with RF Ministers for this year Sept, 2015-2016. Welcome new Catechists/Aides, Bldg. Coordinators/Hall Monitors and lay ministers and volunteers. May God grant you wisdom to spread His word through words and actions. On behalf of Fr. Tom, Deacon Paul, Deacon Mike, Deacon Kevin, and the staff, I would like to welcome each one you to this new catechetical year 2015-2016. Be sure you are always in my prayers. May GOD continue to bless you all so that you may continue to establish His Kingdom on Earth. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 908-284-2929 x23 or email mnawab@easeton.net. I look forward to meeting all of you as we begin the Catechetical year together. God bless you and your families.

A million thanks, Love and Prayers,Mariam Nawab PCL

“Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS. 127:3+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Echoes of Faith Training - The Catechetical Set

Sundays -10:30am-12:30pm Getting Started as a Catechist:Sunday, October 4, 2015Role of the Catechist:Sunday, October 11, 2015The Person of the Catechist:Sunday, October 18, 2015

Religious Formation OfficePlease contact Mariam Nawab,

Parish Catechetical Leader at 908-284-2929 x23 or mnawab@easeton.net for any

RF concerns.

Adult Faith Formation

Registration is open for all of our fall Adult Faith Formation programs which take place in the Holy Family Room at SEAS - one or more will be sure to inspire you and enrich your life! For more information - or to

register for any program - call Diane Luceri at 782-1475 x 14 or email her at dluceri@easeton.net.

Beloved: Program for Married Couples

Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 PMSept. 15, 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17

So you may be married a few years or many years. Would you like an opportunity to enrich your marriage and to grow even closer to God and to your spouse? Would you like to get to know other couples in the parish? Then join us for Beloved - a program for married couples. This program provides the opportunity to join with other couples in the parish for fellowship and for a chance to explore the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage. Using the tools of Scripture and Church teaching, you will trace God’s plan for marriage, from his creation of Adam and Eve to the coming of Christ, and find your unique and vital niche within that plan. You will gather insights into enriching your marriage and drawing each other deeper into God’s love.There is no cost or materials required for this program. We will meet every other week, but each session stands on its own. For planning purposes, please contact Diane Luceri if you would like to attend this program. This program starts NEXT TUESDAY, so call today!

The Prophets Bible StudyWednesdays: 9:30-11:15 am or 7:30-9:15 pm

September 30th - December 9th, 2015There are 16 prophetic books in the Old Testament, with the length equal to the New Testament! Importantly, it is nearly impossible to understand the work and message of Jesus without them! Take this time to come to know Jesus better and deepen your relationship with your Divine Bridegroom…and the time could not be better! Beginning with this bible study, we now have an online capability to supplement our usual program.

Our program will run as usual, beginning with hospitality and prayer, then breaking into discussion groups on the questions, and finally gathering to watch the DVD together.

What’s different:--You will now register through www.evangelization.com.--You will order your materials yourself and they will ship them directly to your house.---You will be able to access the DVDs from your home computer, iPad, iPhone, etc.Advantages of this program:--The cost is less ($11 less)--You will receive your materials earlier--Since you can access the DVDs online, no worries if you miss a session. Even if you can’t make it to this study at all, you can still take the study online on your own.If you are interested in the online opportunity, sign up through www.evangelization.com.***Note you can still sign up and order your materials the usual way by contacting Diane Luceri no later than Sept. 14th - the cost for this option is $35.So the choice is yours - but the best choice you can make is to join us for this wonderful program!

Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained

Have you been interested in finding out more about our Catholic Faith but could not find the time to do so? Has someone ever questioned you about your faith and you did not know how to respond? Then the Symbolon program is perfect for you! It covers the essentials of our faith in a way that is easy to understand, and it is offered at a number of times throughout the week, so there is sure to be a time that works for your schedule! In addition, the schedule is ideal for those who have a child in the Religious Formation program as sessions meet at the same time as RF classes - when you bring your child, stay and learn about the faith yourself! It couldn’t be any easier! There is no cost and no materials required for these sessions. Sessions meet throughout the year beginning the week of October 19th at the following times: Mondays (4:45-6pm, 7-8:30 pm), Tuesdays (4:45-6pm, 6:30-7:45 pm), and Wednesdays (4:45-6pm) and on Tuesday mornings (9:30-11 am). Each session stands on its own, so come whenever you’d like.

****If you are interested in this program, please contact Diane Luceri for a complete schedule and to be kept up to date on program specifics.

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Have you or anyone you know been considering the possibility of becoming a member of the Catholic Church? Is there someone in your life with whom you’d like to share their Catholic faith?Have you been coming to Mass for years and feel that now is the time for you to become Catholic?Have you been experiencing a desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist? Whatever your reasons might be for choosing to become Catholic, beneath that choice is God who is calling you to “Come and see!”The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way in which adults become fully active, participating members of the Catholic Church. Through this process non-Christian adults are prepared for Baptism, Confirmation and first Eucharist, and non-Catholic Christians and Catholics who are only baptized are prepared for Confirmation and first Eucharist, which takes place at the Easter Vigil.Ready to find out more? Come to any Mass the weekend of

September 19th & 20th. There will be speakers at each Mass talking about their experience in the RCIA. Following each Mass you will have the opportunity to talk with the speaker and the RCIA team to receive more information and to have any questions answered.

Contact our RCIA Director, Diane Luceri, at 782-1475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net, at any time to find out more information or to set up an appointment.

Come to an Inquiry session—weekly sessions will begin on Sunday, October 11th from 10:30 am- 12noon. This is a time to ask questions to find out more about the Catholic Faith.

*** Adult Catholics needing Confirmation should also contact Diane Luceri.

SEAS Ministry Information

SEAS Blood DriveSunday, September 13

SEAS next blood drive will be on Sunday, September 13 from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm. Sign up forms are available this weekend after all Masses. Please consider sharing the Gift of Life! Confirmation Candidates: Service time available through Jenni Clark.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Seton Men’s Club

The next meeting sponsored by the Men’s Club will be on Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Respect for Life Rosary - TODAY!

The Knights of Columbus and Respect for Life Ministry will continue to lead the Rosary for Life on the first Sunday of the month - Sunday, September 6 - in the chapel

after all Sunday Masses. Make the Rosary a part of your - and your family’s - life!+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Altar Server Ministry

Any child who has already received First Holy Communion and wishes to become part of the SEAS Altar Server Ministry is invited to attend a training session on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM in the church. At least one parent should accompany the child as important information about the ministry will be shared as well. Training should take approximately one hour. After a period of observing current Altar Servers at Mass, newly-trained servers will be ‘albed’ on Seton Sunday and added to the schedule.

All interested in this ministry should email Suzanne Wooby at woobyfamily@comcast.net with child's name, grade, and email address.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Prayer Shawl Ministry

The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Thursday, September 10, 10 AM-12 Noon and also 7-8:30 PM. ALL are welcome! Come whenever it fits your

schedule!If you know someone who could use one of our shawls, or for more information, please call Judy Herdman at 908-782-7973.

Elijah's Promise Soup KitchenHelp Needed!

SEAS is scheduled to prepare and serve the evening dinner meal at Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen on Tuesday, September 29. Help is needed with:SHOPPING for food items and dropping off

groceries at SEAS - Friday, September 25;

MEAL PREPARATION - Saturday, September 26 in the morning at SEAS kitchen;

TRANSPORTING FOOD (in your car) from SEAS to the Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick - Tuesday, September 29 in the afternoon; food must arrive at Soup Kitchen between 4:00-4:30 pm;

SERVING at Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick - Tuesday, September 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm;

If you can help with any of these activities, please contact Cathi Hynoski at 908-208-8680. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Women’s Spirituality Group

Sunday, September 20 - Parish Picnic (WSG assisting with food serving)

Thursday, October 1 - Judy Ashcraft facilitates our first meeting of the year with a presentation on the Shroud of Turin

Saturday, October 10 - Day of Reflection with Sr. Mary Cleary, speaking on "Untying the Knots of Our Lives with God's Mercy."

Thursday, November 5 - Nancy Lacorte will speak on Our Lady of Kibeho from Rwanda, the last Vatican-approved apparition site.

Thursday, December 3 - Elaine Lenskold will present a music-related speaker.

Wednesday, December 16 - WSG will be ushering at SEAS Advent Penance Service.

All meetings will get underway at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room and conclude by approximately 9:00 PM. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on this schedule, or if you would like to contribute on a particular topic, please send an email to seaswsg@gmail.com.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Pre-Employment Ministry

The SEAS Pre-Employment Ministry is designed to help anyone deal with employment, and underemployment. If there are enough participants, a group will meet to discuss the needs of everyone, review resumes, interviewing, marketing, etc. Or, members of the ministry are willing to help anyone one-on-one. Anyone is welcome to join. Contact Deacon Mike Tomcho at mtomcho277@comcast.net for more info.

Summer Series - Top Ten Reasons People Give

For Not Going To ChurchToday is the last in our series of the most popular excuses used to justify our lack of Mass attendance.10: If I Walk Into A Church The Roof Will Fall Down On My HeadNo it won’t. That has never happened! It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been away from Church. God wants you back. SEAS wants you back. Come home. There really is nothing that should prevent you from feeling welcome and loved here. Come home.Bonus Reason: I’m Not CatholicSo what? That’s an easy one! Call Diane Luceri in the Parish Office and she will help you fix that.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary

CelebrationSunday, October 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM

You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen.

Application forms may be secured by contacting the parish office or by logging on to the diocesan website: www.diometuchen.org Click on EVENTS tab (top of page) - scroll over to EVENTS BY CATEGORY (left side of page) and Click on MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT - Click on SILVER & GOLD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION -Click on REGISTRATION FORM.Please note: this form can be typed on and printed out but cannot be forwarded. If you wish to keep the information it must be SAVED AS a word document in your computer. Forms are also available in the Parish Office.Forms must be signed by a pastoral minister and returned to the Family Life Office by the SEAS Parish Office. Application forms will be accepted by the Family Life Office until the deadline for registration Monday, October 5. A confirmation letter with further details will be sent once your application has been processed.For additional information, please call the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen 732-562-1990 x 1705.

Around the Diocese

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic ChurchTricky Tray Auction - Friday, October 2

Over 100 gift certificates and many prizes including flat screen TV, outdoor grill, Kitchen Aid Mixer, iPad, household items, appliances, theme baskets, door prizes, food and a 50/50. Doors open at 5 pm. Auction begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 and include one sheet of tickets, delicious desserts, coffee and tea. Stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut sandwiches, meatball sandwiches, hotdogs, hamburgers, soda and water can be purchased - come early! Tickets can be preordered by contacting Marge at 908-722-5894 or Betty at 908-782-8325. Bring your friends for an evening of fun, good food and winning some great prizes. Attendees must be 18 years of age. Information available on www.trickytray.com.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Retreats for Adults in Their 20s & 30s

Are you in your twenties or thirties? Looking to deepen your faith & create lasting connections? Join us for Seekers Retreat II: What’s Next? Listen to peers share how they find God in their lives, in their relationships, and in their work. Have conversations in small groups, enjoy some quiet time, connect with old friends or meet new ones. The retreat(s) will take place over the course of four Sunday (2-7pm) gatherings on Sept. 27, 2015, Dec. 6, 2015, Feb. 7, 2016 & April 3, 2016. These retreat gatherings will take place at Loyola Jesuit Center, 161 James Street, Morristown. A suggested $10 donation will be collected at the end of Mass to help cover the costs of food and retreat materials. Sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry and the Loyola Jesuit Center. For more information, visit www.diometuchen.org/seekers or contact young.adult@diometuchen.org. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Diocese of Metuchen, Office of

CemeteriesTemporary Cemetery Maintenance Worker in Piscataway, NJ. Must be able to perform manual labor, work some weekend/overtime shifts, and have a familiarity with operating heavy machinery and equipment. Resumes for the above position should be sent to hr@diometuchen.org. Please indicate the interested position in the subject line. No phone calls please. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Desperate for Diapers…and other help!

The babies and toddlers of the Center for Great Expectations, and their moms, need your help! This summer has been especially quiet

for all types of donations, and our shelves are empty. Please consider helping us to furnish these rooms with new bedding and bath items, as well as replenish our current critical needs: Diapers Size 5 & 6 New Sheets Sets - Twin

regularGirls Pull-ups 2T/3T, 3T/4T & 4T/5T

New blankets - Twin regular

Boys Pull-ups 2T-3T & 3T-4T

New mattress pads - Twin/vinyl

Infant Socks & Baby mittens

New Shower curtains & liners

Play mats for infants New Towel sets - bath, hand, face

Toiletries - Hair conditioner & Deodorant

Women’s low/black athletic socks

Great Expectations serves adult and adolescent mothers and their children who have experienced significant trauma, homelessness and abuse, and provides intensive, individualized programs to assist each mother in breaking this destructive, generational cycle. Please call Noreen at 732-247-7003 x25 or email nwhittemore@cge-nj.org if you can help! If you prefer to shop online, you can have your donation shipped directly to us at 19B Dellwood Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. Monetary donations are always welcome and needed, and can be sent to the address above or donated online at www.cge-nj.org. Thank you on behalf of our families and Great Expectations!

Annual Charity Golf Event

Shown above is a presentation of our donation toKaitlynn Deal, donation coordinator, at

Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick

The Knights of Columbus Council 15540 at SEAS is pleased to announce our Third Annual Charity Golf Event is nearly upon us. Last year, over $6,500 was raised to fund the many outreach programs of the council: Elijah’s Promise, Lyon's VA Hospital, Life Choices in Phillipsburg, the Hunterdon Drug Awareness Program, the Home for Battered Woman, Immaculata H.S., and the Center for Great Expectations. This is our single largest fundraising event of the year. So, in order to continue supporting these programs, we are asking everyone who can participate as a Sponsor to please send a check to Tim Connolly at 48 Copper Penny Rd. Flemington, NJ 08822. The fun begins Monday, September 21st at Beaver Brook Country Club. Play is open to all. Pamphlets with details will be handed out after this week's Masses. As many have requested, this year we will have a dinner only option so more may participate.

All checks should be made payable to:Knights of Columbus Council 15540

and mailed to:Tim Connolly, 48 Copper Penny Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822

Questions may be directed to: Joe Lang at 908-371-0885, Tim Connolly at 908-788-0996,Mike Schuler at 908-812-8298, or Bob Besecker at 908-310-6236