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Parish Center 216 Nassau Street

Princeton, New Jersey 08542 Telephone: (609) 924-1743

Fax: (609) 924-7510 www.stpaulsofprinceton.org

www.facebook.com/stpaulsofprinceton

Parish Office Hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm closed for lunch 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Parish House 214 Nassau Street

Princeton, New Jersey 08542

Saint Paul School 218 Nassau Street

Princeton, New Jersey 08542 Telephone: (609) 921-7587

Fax: (609) 921-0264 www.spsprinceton.org

www.facebook.com/spsprinceton

SHARING OUR GIFTS Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week's scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

INSIDE THIS WEEK Advent ....................... page 16 Announcements .......... page 2 Confirmation ............... page 9 Faith Formation ........... page 8 Mass Intentions ............ page 7 Parish School ............... page 9 Parish Staff/Ministries .. page 4 Pastoral Hispana ....... page 12 Sacrament Life ............. page 3 Student Ministry ........ page 11 This Week .................... page 3 Worship Aid ................ page 6 Young Adults ............. page 11

Saint Paul Parish The Catholic Community of Princeton

Welcome A Message from Msgr. Joe Jesus in today’s Gospel tells the parable of the three servants and how they dealt with the talents given to them. Perhaps it is just a coincidence that our word “talent,” which means a gi or skill, is used in this story to refer to a very large amount of money. But the connec on works for us. As we con nue our prayer together today, this may be a good me to reflect on the talents that we have been given and how we have used them in the service of God’s reign. Congratula ons to our children who celebrated their First Reconcilia on this weekend. Our prayer for you is that you may always rely on the merciful love of God and his forgiveness. Even as we recognize the mes in the past that we have not been at our best. Reconcilia on invites us to turn our gaze from what was to what can be as we walk in communion with God. Our parish expresses its gra tude to their parents and catechist. We con nue to pray for you as you con nue your journey towards First Holy Communion. This week we will celebrate one of the great American holidays, as we gather with family and friends on Thanksgiving Day. Each of us, even in the midst of sorrows, losses and the challenges of life, have much to be thankful for because God has not abandoned us. Over the past few days, my thoughts and prayers have focused on the great gi s that the Lord has blessed me with. First and foremost the gi of my family and friends; and my voca on to

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Rev. Msgr. Joseph N. Rosie Pastor

[email protected] (609) 524-0505

Rev. Carlo Calisin Parochial Vicar


Rev. Miguel Valle Parochial Vicar


Deacons Mr. Frank Crivello


Mr. Jim Knipper [email protected]

(609) 216-7582

Parish Office Hours for Thanksgiving The Parish Offices will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Princeton Community Thanksgiving Day Service The Princeton Clergy Association warmly welcomes all to the annual Community Thanksgiving Day Service at Princeton University Chapel at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 23. A Thanksgiving tradition for over 65 years, the service is lead by many faiths and traditions. All are welcome.

Early Church Fathers Study Group The Early Church Fathers Study Group will gather this Monday, November 20 at 7:00-9:00 pm in the Spiritual Center. This week’s topic is Erasmus of Ro erdam, "Enchiridion", or "Handbook for a Chris an Knight", "Introductory Epistle to a Cour er", pgs 1-40. Chaps 1-VIII, pgs 41-114, "Watchful, of Spirit, Soul, and Flesh". Please contact Shyamoli Plassmann, by email at [email protected] for further details. All are welcome!

Women’s Prayer Group Gathering The Women’s Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday, November 21 at 11: 00 am in the Lounge at the Spiritual Center. All women are welcome. Any ques ons, please contact Eileen Tombe a: email at 609-799-1987 or [email protected].

Lectio Divina: Praying with Scripture Lec o Divina is the prac ce of praying with scripture; it combines reading the text in its context, listening to phrases that speak out to us, medita ng on the text, and engaging with God in prayer over it. Through the richness of God’s Word, we are calmed, refreshed, and strengthened. Join us for an hour of praying with scripture every Tuesday, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Parish Center. No prior prac ce or prepara on necessary. We usually read over the first reading and Gospel of the following Sunday. For more info, email Claire at: [email protected]

Eucharistic Adoration This Friday, November 24, Eucharistic Adoration will be held following the 8:15 am Mass until the 12:00 pm in the chapel. The church will remain open until 9:00 pm each day for private prayer.

View Our Sunday 10:00 am Mass Live Online Our parish is now steaming live our Sunday 10:00 am Mass on our parish website (www.stpaulsofprinceton.org) for those who are home bound and unable to a end Sunday Mass. Simply click on the image of the Church to start the media player. An archive of the Mass will also be available for on demand viewing. Please contact the parish office for more informa on or if you are having any difficulty.

Contemporary Ensemble Seeking New Members: Blending beau ful prayer texts and melody is how the Contemporary Ensemble at St. Paul's is an integral part of worship. This ministry provides opportuni es for singers and instrumentalists to share their gi s, leading the Assembly in sung praise and enhancing the worship experience at St. Paul's. Anyone 16 years and older is welcome. We are also looking for instrumentalists: guitar, bass, flute, violin, are our par cular favorites, but any instrument will do. Instrumentalists will however, be audi oned. So come ready to play. We rehearse and play once a month. If interested please contact: Ernie Andreoli [email protected]; or 609-524-0507.

Adult Hand Bell Choir Hand bells are a beau ful addi on to St. Paul’s Music Ministry Program. Hand bells are easy to play and no previous experience is required, although music reading is necessary. Please consider joining this group of dedicated musicians who wish to enhance our liturgies by “making a beau ful noise unto the Lord.” We rehearse once a week on Thursday evenings and play once a month. If interested, please contact: Ernie Andreoli, 609-524-0507 or eandreoli@ stpaulsofprinceton.org.


Parish Announcements

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We, the Catholic Community of Saint Paul in Princeton, honor our tradition of welcoming God’s sons and daughters from different cultures and backgrounds to hear and live the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Baptized and formed into the People of God, we continue to grow in the Apostolic Tradition of Worship, Word and Service. Worship through our participation in the Eucharist and celebration of sacraments; Word, in our commitment to Catholic identity through Scripture and catechesis; and Service, as disciples who share God’s love with all by working together for peace and justice to advance the coming of the Kingdom of God.

This Week at St. Paul (continued on page 10) Sunday, November 19 8:40-9:45 am 9:45-11:15 am 10:00 am 10:00-11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00-4:00 pm 3:30-4:45 4:00-5:00 pm 5:15-6:45 pm 6:00-8:00 pm 8:00-9:30 pm 5:30-6:45 pm

Parish Religious Educa on Program Child Care/Nursery Ministry Children’s Liturgy of the Word RCIA Bap sms SPAC Basketball Hispanic Catechist Mee ng Cub Scouts: Den & Webelos Mee ng Hispanic Religious Educa on Program High School Ministry Hispanic Domes c Violence Presenta on Hispanic Children’s Lectors Prac ce

School Pre-School Auditorium A Church/Rooms 1 & 2 Church Gym Cafeteria Rooms 1 & 2 School St. Timothy Room Auditorium A, B & C Rooms 1 & 2

Monday, November 20 5:45-7:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm 8:00-10:00 pm

Children’s Choir Rehearsal SPAC Basketball Early Church Fathers Study Group Hispanic Charisma c Group Mee ng

Choir Lo Gym Rooms 1 & 2 Mercy Chapel

Tuesday, November 21 9:30-11:00 am 11:00 am-1:00 pm 2:30-3:30 pm 2:45-4:00 pm 6:00-9:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm 7:30-8:30 pm 8:00-10:00 pm

Parish Staff Mee ng Women’s Prayer Group Gathering SPS Cantor Choir Rehearsal SPS Faculty Mee ng SPAC Basketball Young Adult Ministry Gold and Silver Award Commi ee Mee ng Lec o Divina Hispanic Choir #1 Rehearsal

Parish House Conference Room Lounge 1 Mercy Chapel St. Timothy Room Gym Auditorium A, B & C Rooms 1 & 2 Conference Room Music Ministry Office

Wednesday, November 22 6:00-9:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm

SPAC Basketball Rehearsal Quinze Anos Hispanic Children’s Choir Prac ce Hispanic RCIA

Gym Church Music Ministry Office Rooms 1 & 2

Thursday, November 23 9:00 am Thanksgiving Day Mass Church Friday, November 24 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eucharis c Adora on Church Chapel Saturday, November 25 8:00 am-4:30 pm 9:30-11:30 am 11:00 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

SPAC Basketball Centering Prayer Con nuing Session Bap sm Quinze Anos Confessions

Gym Rooms 1 & 2 Church Church Church

8:00 am-1:00 pm 9:45-11:15 am 10:00 am

Boy Scout Wreath Sale Child Care/Nursery Ministry Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Parish Lawn Pre-School Auditorium A

Sunday, November 26

W S L Eucharist

Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 pm Sunday Masses: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm

and 7:00 pm (Spanish) Weekday Masses: 6:45 and 8:15 am Monday to Friday 12:10 pm Wednesday and Friday 8:15 am Saturday Holydays and Holidays as announced

Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 pm and by appointment Recitation of the Rosary Monday-Saturday following the 8:15

Mass Eucharistic Adoration Weekly Adoration on Fridays from 9:00

am to 5:00 pm in the church chapel

Monthly 24 Hour Extended Adoration on the first Thursday into first Friday from 9:00 am to 8:00 am in the Parish Center, Mercy Chapel

Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Saturday Morning following 8:15 Mass Baptism First, Third and Fourth Sundays of the

month at 1:00 pm; Second Sunday of the month in Spanish at 1:00 pm

Baptism Preparation: Second Saturday of the month at 9:00 am in St. Timothy Room, Parish Center; Spanish language preparation on the first Saturday of the month at 7:00 pm. Pre-registration for Baptism and Instructional Session is necessary. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

Marriage: Ideally, couples planning to marry at St.

Paul should contact the Parish Office one year in advance so that they may complete the necessary marriage preparation process. Please set date with Church before making other plans. Please contact the Parish Office.

Anointing of the Sick/Communion to the Homebound: Please notify the Parish Office when

serious illness occurs or when the sick, aged, or incapacitated are confined to home for an extended period. Arrangements can be made to bring communion to those unable to attend Mass. Please contact the Parish Office.

The Light Ministry The Light Ministry is a ministry established at St. Paul Parish to help anyone whose life, family or friends have been affected by alcoholism, drug abuse and other addic ons. We are available to listen, confiden ally, in a nonjudgmental way, to provide a safe support network and to offer referrals to assistance groups

and agencies. Our goals will be accomplished by sharing our experience, strength and hope with each other. To reach the Light Ministry, please call 609.216.7621.

Food for the Hungry When you are shopping, please remember those less fortunate. Only one can or box

will make a difference and is important (no glass containers please). Items can be le in the containers at the Church entrances. Some items needed include: Boxed cereals, canned or dried soups, coffee, tea, canned meat and fish, canned vegetables, salt, macaroni and cheese dinners, cake mixes, flour, household and paper products, canned fruits, spaghe and pasta, sugar and rice

St. Vincent DePaul Society The good news of today’s Gospel is the extravagance of what is being given us. All we need do is be faithful in “small ma ers.”

The cost of fidelity has no comparison to the reward given. When you give to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you are sharing God’s extravagant love. If you want to recommend someone for an assistance evalua on, or you are interested in learning about SVDP, please contact the SVDP Help Line at (609/924-1743 ext. 250 English or ext. 251 Spanish) or email at [email protected]. Dona ons can be made at any of the “Offering” boxes located throughout the church. Please be generous.

350 Years of Vincen ans Helping the Needy

Spiritual Direction Tending the sacred rela onship

Spiritual direc on is an on-going rela onship between a “directee” (person seeking) and a “director” (qualified person giving guidance) wherein a sacred space is created for the explora on and deepening of the spiritual life. Through conversa on and reflec on, the directee becomes more a uned to God's presence and can respond more fully to the Divine as it is revealed in all areas of life. Direc on typically takes place in a confiden al one-on-one se ng and may include some form of prayer experience to increase awareness of the movement of the Spirit in the directee’s life. If you are interested in more informa on, please contact Jennifer Hinton at [email protected] or 609-558-0985(cell) or Teresa Knipper at [email protected] or 609-558-0582(cell). Teresa is available for appointments during the day.

Parish Staff, Ministries and Organizations

Stewardship: We Serve, We Give Liturgical Ministers Altar Servers Lectors Extraordinary Ministers Sat, Nov. 18 5:30 pm

Kevin Lo Jennifer Miller Logan Pasternak

Kate Skrebutenas Anthony Montrone

Joy Kempter, David Klucsik, Tina Klucsik, Jose Lozano, Derek Miller, Lisa Montrone

Sun, Nov. 19 7:00 am

Steve Mundie Linda Dowling

Anthony DiMeglio, Suzy DiMeglio, Mary Meyer, Suzanne Richer, Helene Wood

8:30 am John Paul Okupski Luke Okupski Benjamin Okupski Ciana Stagon

Ma eo Constan ne Karen Dellefave

Harold Campbell, Chris Gallerani, Rob Gallerani, Andrew Griffin, Donna Murray, Ray Wadsworth

10:00 am Marie Conway Shannon Conway Tiernan Killeen

Molly Hart Vanita Neelakanta

Julie Chiang, Patricia Giallella, Leah Reigle, Rosemary Roberto, Shelby Tewell, Eileen Trombe a

11:30 am Elizabeth Italia Alessandra Morabito Francesco Morabito

Gabriella Morabito Serena Sigillito

Ron Forrest, Kaitlin Knauss, Linda Pi ari, Palma Porcaro, Thomas Svoboda, Linda Toomey

5:00 pm Ma hew Dauden Lucy Kreipke Ana Nijs

Alexis Geddis Philip Passanante

Pa y Alizio, Claire Gmachl, PJ Hansell, Marissa Mayor, Lynda Petrocelli, Loydes Vazquez

Altar Rosary Society Volunteers November 20 to 25: Mary Meyer and Kathleen Fluss

Weekly Offering: Thank you for your generous support! November 11-12, 2017

Weekly Year to Date 16-17 Year to Date Budget $ 23,770 Budget $ 475,400 Budget $ 482,000 Identifiable Gifts (487) $, 11,247 Actual $ 324,276 Actual $ 372,378 Loose $ 6,217 Online $ 92,720 Online $ 72,979 Online Giving $ 4,605 $ 416,996 $ 445,356 Total $ 22,069 87.7% 92.4%

Special Collec ons for Thanksgiving Food Drive: $3,328 Online Giving through Parish Giving Please visit our parish website for more informa on or to enroll in our parish online giving program. Please contact the parish office with any ques ons.

Special Collection Next Weekend for Campaign for Human Development Next week, the special collec on will be for the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ Campaign for Human Development. Over 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collec on supports programs to empower people to iden fy and address the obstacles they face as they work to li themselves out of poverty. It supports programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addi on, 25 percent of funds collected remains in the Diocese of Trenton to fund local an -poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collec on and work on the margins. More informa on about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collec on.

Parish Library

Open Sundays, 9:30 to 11:30 am Our parish library has approximately 1,800 books and is growing. We also have DVDs, Videos covering Catholicism, Liturgy, Spirituality, Morality, Scripture, History and other related subjects. Our children’s sec on is also growing. For more informa on please contact the parish office. Please return any overdue books to the Parish Library. Thank you!

Rides to Mass The communal celebra on of Sunday Mass is a joy and a blessing for all of us. But there are fellow parishioners who do not drive, and therefore cannot join in. Please think about assis ng them. Volunteer to drive a fellow parishioner once a month to the Sunday Mass of your choice. If you'd like to help, please get in touch with Cathy, [email protected].

Altar & Rosary Society The ladies of our Altar & Rosary commit to praying the Rosary to Our Lady for our parish community and inten ons. They gather monthly for prayer and mee ng. Together with several parish func ons, they assist in the care and cleaning of our parish church. For more informa on contact Marianne Tamasi 921-7485.

Knights of Columbus The Knights are looking for some men ages 18+ to join us in serving our parish and the community. We do many different things, so there is something for

everyone. We provide help to the needy, support various family ac vi es such as movie nights, and soup and salad for the parish on Fridays during lent. We also support various “Respect Life” events. Most important is being part of St. Paul and helping where we can. For more Informa on contact Joe Bendas at 609- 439-2708 or [email protected]

Child Care/Nursery Ministry During the 10 am Sunday Morning Mass child care is provided by professionally trained staff for children six months of age to four years old. The nursery is located in the pre-school classroom in the St Paul School. Please contact the Nursery Coordinator, Kelly Messick at [email protected].

Bereavement Ministry The Bereavement Ministry seeks to assist families at the me of the passing of a loved one with the details of planning a funeral liturgy. In addi on this ministry organizes support groups twice a year for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Please contact John Twamley at 609-924-1743 for more informa on.

Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and how to become a member of our community? Do you need to complete your Sacraments of Ini a on? Then RCIA is a process for you. Contact Deacon Frank 516-316-2500.

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Monica Heucke Administrative Assistant


Raquel Eyer Administrative Assistant Communication


Susan Howley Administrative Assistant Sacraments


Ernie Andreoli Director of Music Ministries


Lee Brennan Business Manager


Mynor Arriola Facilities Manager

[email protected] (609) 924-1743 ext. 136

Mary Beth Wells Parish Accountant


P T William Ryan Diane Hoehn

P C Patrick Brown, Facilitator

F C Frank Ragany, Facilitator

P M D A R S Marianne Tamasi 921-7485

B S Chuck Balestri [email protected] Jennifer [email protected]

B John Twamley 924-1743

H Jackie Wadsworth 921-6937

C M Mary Beth Wells 524-0503

K C www.kofc636.org Joe Bendas 609-439-2708

L D Claire Gmachl [email protected]

L E M Claire Gmachl [email protected]

N P W Donna Murray 921-8546

C C /N M Kelly Messick [email protected]

P L Marianne Marron 924-1743

P -C Fred and Shelby Tewell 532-4147

P S M Teresa Knipper 558-0582

R L Nate Eberle 849-8583

Rides to Mass Cathy Vanderpool [email protected]

S N M Barbara Conforti 609-688-6880

S D Jennifer Hinton 558-0985 Teresa Knipper 558-0582

S . P P A C Christopher Cano [email protected]

S . P S PTA Elizabeth Thielmann [email protected]

S . V P S 924-1743 English: ext 250; Spanish ext 251

U Ray Wadsworth 462-2467

V M Mary Ann [email protected]

V F Anne Marie Calderone [email protected]

Worship Aid G S The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns #224 G

Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

People: And with your spirit. G

L W F R Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31

Give her a share in what she has worked for.

P Psalm 128

S R I Thessalonians 5:1-6

The day of the Lord is going to come like a thief in the night.

G Ma hew 25:14-30 Because you have been faithful over a few things, enter into the joy of the Lord.

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the holy gospel according to ... People: Glory to you, O Lord

P F I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Bego en Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, bego en, not made, consubstan al with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salva on he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pon us Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one bap sm for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrec on of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

P S I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light #429 L E

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your Spirit. Priest: Li up your hearts. People: We li them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just.

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Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Behold the Lamb of God...the supper of the Lamb. People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under

my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

C S One Love Released #543 S S For the Fruits of This Crea on #416

Our Deceased Sisters and Brothers Lena Russo, Delores Lerum, Katherine Cannon Hughes, Francis Galate

Our Sisters and Brothers Suffering Illness Daniel Roach, Robert Esposito, Monica Nathan, Amelita & Augusto Villaruz, Michael Brennan, David Tierno, Terry Choman, Josiah Adams, Van Nam Nguyen, Pat Bourde e, Leah Adams, Han Eng, Pat Pra co, Agnes Smth, Lisa Adams, Anthony D. Baldino, Christopher Browne, Kevin Moffat, Christopher & Stephanie Tama, William Torpey, Joseph LaPlaca, Barbara Vahlsing, John Lamb, Flora Maria Comizzoli, Silvia Masala, Sister Angela Houston, George Brew, Luznidth Valle, Josephine Venta, Anthony Carnevale

Our Newly Baptized Sisters and Brothers Henry Arthur Biernacki, James Michael Chrnelich, Ella Cecilia Cordes, Zoey Lins

Our New Catechumens and Candidates Yuny Alvarenga, Jordan Cantrell, Krishna and Vishal Patel, Scott Brown, Logan Rafferty, Robin Reed

Our Parishioners Serving in the Military: Kevin Smith, Chief USN; Maj. Ma hew Collier, USMC; LTC.S.F. Michael Stefanchik IV, U.S. Army; Capt. David M. York, USMC; Lt. Peter York, USA; Capt. Peter Dixon, USMC; LCDR Michael Pe ola, USN Reserve; Michael Caponi, Airman 1st Class; , Lt. Col. Sco G. Williams, MD; Lt. Col. Robert J. Halle , USMC; Major Richard D. Halle , USMC;SPC Kevin Cunningham; Lt. Cmdr. Markus Franz, USN; PFC Kevin Morgan, USMC; Lt. Richard Maia co, USN; SFC Larry Smith; Patrick David; Cpl Trey Rasmussen, USMC; AFC Asa Rodriguez, USAF; Gilberto del Rio, USN; 1st Lt. Thomas Patrick Gallagher Jr., USMC; Capt. Kelli E. Gallagher, USMC; OC Shamil Rodriguez; Lt. Marguerite DeHaven NFO; SPS Stephen Stahl; OC Kevin Jones, USN; Army Sgt. Joseph Jackson; Lt. Stephan K. Murphy, USA; Antoine Gordon; 2nd Lieut. Timothy M. Maciag, USAF; Cpl. Kevin D. Quinn, USMC; LCpl Robert J. Quinn, USMC; David Eduardo Calves, USMC 2nd Lt.; LTJG Michael L. Allis, USN; Brian Gutro, USA; PFC Lauren D. Evanovich, USMC; ENS Bryce Anthony Mayor, USN; SSG Joseph V. Andreacchio, USA.; Lt. Julia Harwood, USCG

Mass Intentions

We Pray for One Another

Sunday, November 19 7:00 AM Felice Pirone (Felice & Yolanda Nini) 8:30 AM Roni Williams Kenny (Frank J. Kenny Jr.) 10:00 AM For the People of the Parish (Parish) 11:30 AM Domenico & Maria Guglielmi (Mrs. A. DiDonato) 5:00 PM Gene P. Kaplan (Patricia Meyer) 7:00 PM See Spanish Sec on Monday, November 20 6:45 AM Holy Souls of Purgatory (Kearns Family) Ralph Trani (Phyllis & Richard Mazzella) 8:15 AM Felice & Bambina Ruberto (Tullio DeVincenzi) Joseph Loughran (King Family) Tuesday, November 21

The Presenta on of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:45 AM Mary Ann Balestrieri (Mimi & Vito Porcaro) Sallie Reitemeyer (Mary Beth & Gary Wells) 8:15 AM Enriche a Lieggi & Camillo Nini (Mrs. Antonio

Procaccini) Julia Graham (Dick & Deirdre Graham) Wednesday, November 22

Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr 6:45 AM Ralph Trani (Phyllis & Richard Mazzella) Maria Balestrieri (Albrina Mangone) 8:15 AM Felix Pirone (M/M S. Tamasi) Be y Rose Pilenza (Anthony DiDonato & Family) 12:10 PM Barbara & Bob Moran (McGuiness Family) Julia & Edward Palu s (JoAnn & Bryan Hill)

Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day

9:00 AM Dolores Con (Con Family) Peter Fiumenero (Wife and children) Friday, November 24

Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs 6:45 AM Mr. & Mrs. Walter Sawyer Sr. (M/M Walter Sawyer Jr.) Maria Balestrieri (Richard Mangone) 8:15 AM Enrico & Lucia Ruberto & Henry Tamasi (M/M S. Tamasi) Kathy Coyer (Coyer Family) 12:10 PM John Sferra (His Daughters) John & Josephine Richards (Isabelle Richards) Saturday, November 25

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr 8:15 AM Michelle Sferra (Antonie a Sferra) Domenico & Maria Guglielmi (Caroline DiDonato) 5:30 PM German Contreras (Carlos Pajaro) Sunday, November 26 7:00 AM Felice Pirone (Michael & Gemma DeSan s & Family) 8:30 AM Kay Kilduff (Gene & Lorraine Kilduff) 10:00 AM Dominic & Maria Guglielmi (Caroline DiDonato) 11:30 AM For the People of the Parish (Parish) 5:00 PM Doris Ann Zito-Bednarczyk (Ryan Killeen & St Paul

School) 7:00 PM See Spanish Sec on

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priesthood. My thoughts have also turned to the great blessing the Lord has given to me as pastor of this great and wonderful parish community. Each of you is a blessing to me. This is a great community to give thanks for because of its great faith, a faith that is measured in the powerful spirit of

gra tude and generosity. Gra tude and generosity are measures of faith. Generosity and gra tude are the fruits of faith. I hope if your family tradi ons permit that you will be able to join with your parish family to begin your Thanksgiving Day in praise and thanksgiving. If not, that’s okay, remember

that you will be remembered in our parish celebra on for all that each of you do to make St. Paul Parish, the great Catholic Community of Princeton. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving.

Faith Formation A Message from John Michael McGuire Have you ever thought about the similari es between Thanksgiving and Mass? What‘s the first thing you do if you are hos ng family and friends? Usually, you’ll do your best to clean, even the most dy of home owners will find something to do to make sure their house is ready, and it’s usually the cleanest it’s been all year. Even the guests will have to prepare themselves, selec ng the right ou it, and traveling, perhaps over the river and through the woods! This is like going to confession. At Mass we welcome the most dis nguished guest Jesus, when we receive the Eucharist. Then our guests arrive. Usually we don’t go right to the table do we? Instead we usually mill around the living room, maybe football’s on, maybe not. The host will usually speak with their guests about their travels, the year that they’ve had, and generally about their lives. This is like liturgy of the Word. Instead of reflec ng on a year’s me, we hear about thousands of years of salva on history. Then the meal is on the table, so all those in a endance make their way to sit down. Each person has their place, and they get se led in. Here’s usually where we go around the table to say what we are thankful for, and states any pe ons, usually for those who go without, or sick friends and rela ves that couldn’t join us. These are like the prayers of the faithful. We make requests of God before moving to the meal. Then the last thing we do before the meal is say grace. Do you remember par cipa ng in this dialogue? “Let us give thanks to the Lord” we respond, “it is right and just.” The Eucharis c prayer is our grace before the Eucharist! In both cases we eat a meal that strengthens us. Let’s pray this week, that everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving!

Summer Academy Family Catechesis Mark your calendars now for your required Family Catechesis events! All families who

par cipate in Summer Academy are required to a end 3 Family Catechesis Events. In addi on, students are required to

a end a Family Life Day. Family Catechesis Events are on December 3, 2017; March 4, 2018 and May 6, 2018. Family Life Day for Grades 1-4 is February 24, 2018 and for Grades 5-7 March 10, 2018. The Confirmandi, Grade 8, should a end the Family Catechesis Events with their families however; they do not need to a end the Family Life Day since the material will be covered

during a One8 session.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a special opportunity for children at 10:00 am Mass to share the Word of God in an age appropriate reflec on. Children from 4 years old up to second grade will be invited to come forward a er the Collect to receive a blessing and process to the Spiritual Center where they will celebrate a Liturgy of the Word accessible to children. They will return and join their families at the Prepara on of the Gi s. New volunteers are always welcome.

Sense Sensitive Mass Our Parish welcomes families with special needs to a end our weekly 5:00 pm Sunday Mass. Music, sounds, and sights will be welcoming to those with challenges. We gather as a community to celebrate Successes, Uniqueness, and Challenges of all God’s Children. For further informa on please contact Barbara Confor at: confor [email protected].

Sacrament Policy Reminder It is expected that children begin preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconcilia on/First Holy Communion in first grade, and that young people begin preparing for Confirma on in seventh grade. This policy allows for a child to receive an adequate amount of prepara on and catechesis in order to experience and understand the sacraments they will be celebra ng.

Mr. John McGuire Director of Religious Education

jmcguire@stpaulsof princeton.org

(609) 524-0509

Mrs. Kaitlyn Mayer Confirmation Coordinator


Mrs. Maureen Sano Administrative Assistant

[email protected] (609)524-0510

Oficina de Catecismo en Español Ms. María Sara Cortes

Hispanic Religious Ed., Coordinator [email protected]

609-924-1743 ext. 153

Horario de Oficina Lunes & Martes de

9:00 am-2:00 pm & 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Viernes & Sábados 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Las Clases, enen Lugar todos los domingos en la escuela de San Pablo de 5:15pm-6:45pm inmediatamente los niños caminan al templo con sus catequistas para la santa misa.

Fechas importantes: Noviembre 19: Clase regular y Reunión de Catequistas a las 3:30 pm.

Noviembre 23: Misa de Acción de Gracias y bendición de las familias a las 9:00 am

Noviembre 26: No Clases/ Todas las personas que tengan voluntad de donar un regalito para un niño deben de llevar una

tarje ta con la información y deseo de algún niño al final de la misa. 10 de diciembre fecha límite para traer el regalo junto con la tarje ta (se recomienda tomarle una foto ala tarje ta con el celular para no perder la información)

Diciembre 2: Taller de Adviento para Padres de 6:30-9:45 pm.en el sótano de la iglesia

Diciembre 3: Primera semana de Adviento bendición de las coronas

Voluntarios: Siempre bienvenidos! Llame o visítenos 609-924-1743 xt.153

Catecismo en Español

Thanksgiving Vacation Please mark your calendars for the Religious Educa on Program’s Schedule for Thanksgiving. There will be no

Religious Educa on Program classes on Tuesday, November 21 and Sunday, November 26. Classes resume Tuesday, November

28 and Sunday, December 3. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your families!

Family Catechesis Session The next meeting of Family Catechesis Session will be Sunday, December 3. We will begin our day at the 11:30 am Sunday

Mass and then gather in the school gym. A reminder that those who participated in Summer Academy this past summer are

expected to attend this family session in accordance with revised diocesan policy.

A Message from Dr. Ryan Killeen Each year, we greet the Scholas c Olympics with great an cipa on. I am thrilled to announce that our team won first place at the Trenton Catholic Academy Scholas c Olympics for the fourth consecu ve year. One of the many things that I love about St. Paul School is that we celebrate academic achievement with such relish.

What makes a success like this so beau ful is that, as an academic community, we can all celebrate and share in this victory. Every teacher shares in the success of every student- That is the core of the Preschool to grade 8 model. Our students have worked toward these goals since day one and every teacher that has been a guide on this academic journey played a pivotal role.

Here at SPS we believe strongly in the philosophy of the Preschool to grade 8 school model. The con nuity of advancing through a single school community allows our students to grow in confidence and ability. They develop authen c personalized engagement with an interconnected faculty. They have the security to take risks and even experience failure and all the learning that can be gleaned from that process.

The posi ve transi on our students make to secondary school is so heartening to all of us who have been privileged to be entrusted with shaping their educa on. Without excep on I hear from our secondary school partners how well prepared our students are to excel in an academically rigorous high school environment.

It was of course very exci ng to see our students recognized last week with their Scholas c Olympics win but the real prize is what our students achieve every day and who they are when they graduate.

10 Week Club The winner of this week’s drawing for a $500 gi card is Katarina Powichrowska. Congratula ons!!

Save the Date: Scholastic Book Fair Round 'em up and head on over to this year's Scholas c Wild West Book Fair: Saddle Up

and Read! held in the SPS gym Sunday, Dec. 3 to Wednesday, Dec. 6. A link for online purchases will be available Sunday, November 19-Wednesday, December 6. It's a great way to support the school while making your Christmas purchases.

Looking Ahead Tuesday, November 21: Thanksgiving Lunch & Food Drive. The PTA will be hos ng its

annual Thanksgiving luncheon for the students. Non-perishable food dona ons are also being collected for Mount Carmel Guild in Trenton along with unused items from the luncheon.

Wednesday, November 23: Prayer Service 9:30 am; Thanksgiving Vaca on begins with 11:45 Dismissal. Please note that there is no A ercare. Classes resume, Monday, November 27

Our Parish School

Dr. Ryan Killeen Principal


Mr. Salvatore Chiaravalloti Vice Principal

[email protected] 609) 921-7587 ext. 142

Mrs. Michele Cano Admission and Advancement


Mrs. Karen DelleFave Administrative Assistant


Mr. John Wandishin School Board Chairperson

A 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

visit us: www.spsprinceton.org www. facebook.com/spsprinceton

Confirmation Parent Connect Thank you to all the parents who were able to a end our Parent/Candidate mee ng. If you were unable to a end, please contact Kait (kmayer@ stpaulsofprinceton.org)

to get the necessary informa on! Please con nue to check out this sec on of the bulle n for future updates including ways to get your Candidate talking about One8 sessions at home with your family! Parents, if you haven’t already, please don’t forget to subscribe to our email list by tex ng “ParentConnect” to 84576. Sponsors can also join an email list with support for them by tex ng “Sponsor” to 84576 - info will begin to go out to sponsors in January.

Parent Connect: November Outward Signs: This month at One8 we discussed the seven sacraments of the Church and the important role they play in our Catholic faith. The sacraments are outward signs of God’s grace, ins tuted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. They are Bap sm, Confirma on, Eucharist, Reconcilia on, Anoin ng of the Sick, Holy Matrimony, and Holy Orders. These sacraments were given to the Church by Christ in order to con nually draw us closer to God, and to give us a glimpse of heaven. We challenged the candidates to begin to live a more ac ve sacramental life. The best way that they can be encouraged to do this is through your example. Make a commitment to live a life more fully focused on the sacraments, and invite your son or daughter to do that with you. Some sugges ons are: A end Reconcilia on on a

weekend at your parish with your son or daughter. Go to a daily Mass at your parish with your family. Have holy water available at your household for your family to bless themselves with as a reminder of their Bap sm (all your teens received a bo le of holy water at the last session! If your teen missed the session, please let us know so we can get you some holy water for your home).


Anne-Marie Calderone One8 Sessions Coordinator [email protected] or

[email protected]. (908) 415-2646 (call/text)

Blue Mass Scheduled Our parish will welcome police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personal who serve our Princeton Community at a special Blue Mass on Thursday, November 30 at 10:00 am. The Blue Mass is named a er the blue color of police uniforms. The mass is celebrated to remember the lives of first responders who died in the line of duty, and to offer our prayerful gra tude and support for the con nued safety of those who serve and protect our community. All are welcome to join with our community's first responders

at this mass.

Volunteers Needed for St. Paul Ministry to the Sick We are looking for volunteers to lead a Rosary Prayer service with Communion at area nursing homes. Times are Tuesday and Wednesday a ernoons and a typical commitment is usually once or twice a month. Training will be provided. Visi ng those in nursing homes to bring Communion, a friendly smile and a compassionate ear are wonderful ways to serve our community. If interested, please email Lisa at [email protected].

Begin the Joyful Season with a Christmas Wreath Boy Scout Troop 43, Princeton, will be selling Christmas wreaths and garland next Sunday, November 26, a er all morning Masses.

These freshly made Fraser Fir wreaths are assembled by Troop 43 with holiday pine cones, berries, and a beau fully decorated bow. The Christmas wreaths are $30.00 each (or 2 for $50.00) and are a wonderful way to start your Christmas season. Please help support BSA Troop 43, Princeton, with their largest fundraiser of the year!

Memorial Remembrances During the month of November when we remember those who have gone before us in faith, our parish has the memorial remembrances available to remember your loves one in a special way. Dedica ng a candle in our Remembrance Chapel that remains for one year in honor of your loved one; or placing a dedica on inside the front cover of our hymnals. If you have an interest in a memorial remembrance please contact the Parish Office. Toiletry kits for Loaves & Fishes We are helping out the guests at Loaves & Fishes on Thanksgiving. Come help make toiletry kits for our guests on Wednesday, November 22, at 3 p.m. in the St. Paul Spiritual Center auditorium. Bulk dona ons of toiletry items are most welcome, too. Help serving the meal on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. any

me you can spare. Many hands make light work! (For ques ons, email Katelyn: [email protected].)

Parish Announcements (continued from page 2)

This Week at St. Paul (continued from pg. 3) Sunday, November 19 1:00 pm 1:00-4:00 pm 2:30 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 6:00-8:00 pm

Bap sms SPAC Basketball Bap sm Teen Music Ministry Rehearsal High School Ministry

Church Gym Cafeteria Music Ministry Office St. Timothy Room

Confirmation (continued from page 10)

Epic Story: In this session, we talked about God as both an architect and the master of the plan of salva on. This was the plan that God began a er humanity's fall to sin, a plan that was fulfilled in Christ's Incarna on, Death and Resurrec on. This plan is con nued through the Church and the Sacraments. The Candidates were given an opportunity to reflect on their own plans, and how they do or do not fit with God's plan for their life. We challenged them to submit these things to God, trus ng that His plans are greater than our plans. Take some me to discuss this session with your Candidate. Here are some ques ons to get you started: What do you think God's plan is for you? Why? What are some of your hopes for the next year? What about the next five years? Do you think it is easier to trust in God or to trust yourself? Why?

Next Session: December Friday, December 1, 2017 5:00 pm-9:00 pm This session includes dinner for candidates. God With Us: This session will give the candidates an understanding of the reality that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and the perfect revela on of God. Without this central truth, our profession of faith no longer makes sense. Pillars: At this session, candidates are introduced to the universal nature of the Church, and how the four marks give the Church her iden ty and mission. This session will also help the candidates understand their iden ty as Catholic Chris ans today.

Registration All students entering 8th grade in any of the schools served by our parish are eligible to register for Confirma on. Please visit h p://bit.ly/2rvO7ES (case sensi ve) or use the QR Code to complete online registra on to ensure your child has a spot in our program for 2017-2018. Please email Maureen ([email protected]) with any ques ons.

Save the Date

General Information Like us! facebook.com/princetonaya

Get on our email list! Email Kait [email protected]

Sandwich Night Nov 21 @ 7:00pm in the Spiritual Center Auditorium. Join us for a night of service!

We’ll work together to provide sandwich bags for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. All young adults are invited to join us for this opportunity to see the community in need.

Theology on Tap Nov 28 @ 7:00pm at Triumph Brewery. We’re back at the brewery! Join us this month for a night food (and drink!), friends, and fun! Mark your calendar now and bring some friends - the more the merrier! We hope for this to be an opportunity to reach out to young adults in our area who aren't involved or are maybe less involved in Church life. Hope to see you there!

Wine Tasting Dec 5 @ 7:00pm in the Spiritual Center Auditorium. Join us for a night of celebra on and fun! All young adults 21-39 are invited to a end. Free admission, but feel free to make a dona on of a

nonperishable food item to be donated to those in need this holiday season.

An Evening With Screwtape Dec 12 @ 7:00pm in the St. Tim Room . By examining a chapter or two from CS Lewis’ “Screwtape Le ers”, we’ll dive into the psychology of tempta on and how to overcome it. No prior reading necessary - we’ll read and discuss the night of the event.

Who Am I To Judge? Dec 19 @ 7:00pm in the St. Tim Room. In an age in which preference has replaced morality, many people find it difficult to speak the truth, afraid of the reac ons they will receive if they say something is right or wrong. Using engaging stories and personal experience, Edward Sri helps us understand the classical view of morality and equips us to engage rela vism, appealing to both the head and the heart. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, why making a judgment is not judging a person's soul, and why, in the words of Pope Francis, "rela vism wounds people.” Join us as we gather to read/discuss this great new book! No prior reading necessary - we’ll read and discuss the night of the event.

Princeton Area Young Adults (late teens 18-19, 20’s & 30’s)

Who Is God? Series 11/19 @ 6:00pm in the St. Tim Room. This series helps us come to an understanding of our personal iden ty and lets us know that iden ty comes from God! We’ll

unpack the mystery of God, from examining the nuts and bolts of how we can know He is real, to understanding the ways He has revealed himself throughout history.

Advent Series During this series, we’ll use Advent as an opportunity to go deep into the Faith. Through an explora on of the mystery of the Incarna on, the Virgin Birth, and the events surrounding the arrival of Jesus, the season of Christmas will come alive in a fresh new way.

Prepare the Way 11/26 @ 6:00pm in the St. Tim Room. It's been said that Christmas is merely a pagan day that was Chris anized by the early Church—and now the pagans want it back. Yet the holiday we call Christmas (and the season of Advent that precedes it) is marked by wonder, holiness, and beauty, which go beyond mere sen mentality. Preparing "the way of the Lord," as begun by John the Bap st, con nues for us now, signaling the beginning of the Church year—and the next chapter in your journey as a disciple.

Trust in God 12/3 @ 6:00pm in the St. Tim Room. Long before an angel appeared

to a young girl named Mary, the need for the angel's message was firmly established in history. At the start of Crea on, mankind had rebelled, choosing to trust something other than its Creator, bringing sin and death into the world. So how does that event connect to a young virgin and a startling visit from a celes al being? Join us tonight to find out!

Watch & Pray 12/10 @ 6:00pm in the St. Tim Room. Overwhelmed by mul ple voices, sounds, and images coming at them from an endless number of places? How can you keep focus to watch for Christ during Advent? Tonight, we’ll explore how the Na vity narra ve in Luke’s Gospel gives a vivid example of how to prepare your heart in true humility so that "watching" is an ac ve reality, allowing you to see God's work with new eyes.

The Gift 12/17 @ 6:00pm in the St. Tim Room. mIt's easy to lose sight of the real story of the Magi amidst the figurines, the television rendi ons, and the carols about the three "oriental kings." Tonight, we’ll look at the biblical account and give a proper context for a truly meaningful celebra on of joy through sacrificial giving. We’ll also be celebra ng Christmas a bit early with our Christmas party!

Middle School Ministry Fall Hiatus Middle School Ministry will be on a brief hiatus this fall. Look for kick-off info coming this winter!

Student Ministry Get on our email list: Email Kait; Follow us: @spstudmin facebook.com/spstudmin

Sue Evans High School Ministry Adult Leader

[email protected] (609) 731-6793 (call/text)

Pastoral Hispana Mensaje del Padre Miguel Valle El evangelio con la parábola de los talentos, recalca la responsabilidad del Cris ano. Una persona que hereda miles de dólares se pondrá a calcular en como hacerlos producir, invir éndolos y protegiéndolos contra la inflación o el robo; para ello tomara medidas concretas. El evangelio nos recuerda que cada uno ha recibido de Dios (talentos) capacidades y cualidades para trabajar; hay que hacerlas producir los frutos que el Señor desea y espera de nosotros. No hay que tener ociosos los dones que hemos recibido. El tercer siervo de la parábola, insolente y perezoso, se disculpo (como Adán) echándole la culpa a su Señor, defraudando las esperanzas que se habían puesto en el. En su plan de amor Dios repar ó sus dones a cada uno; mas que fijarse en la can dad o la calidad de talentos que uno ene, lo mas importante es descubrirlos y hacerlos fruc ficar. Seria de vez en cuando conveniente que los miembros de la familia o de un grupo de amigos, se dijeran mutuamente los dones y cualidades que ven en los otros, y como pueden ponerlos en uso para beneficio de todos, especialmente de las personas mas necesitadas. Sucede algunas veces que hay personas con talentos, las cuales o por vergüenza o porque nadie las invita, no pasan a la acción. Todos debemos animarnos unos a otros a trabajar para el Señor. Somos administradores de los dones de Dios. En la parábola el mismo premio, “el gozo de tu Señor,” reciben el que recibió tres y el que recibió cinco talentos, porque ambos hicieron lo que estaba de su parte. El Cris ano no debe ser enterrador de talentos, ni bajo pretexto de humildad ni por miedo o por pereza. Nuestra sociedad de consumo esta llena de cementerios de talentos; en el trabajo, a los empleados se les pide que sigan reglas y obedezcan, pero muy poco se les pide que usen su inicia va e inteligencia para crear un ambiente de Amistad y de ayuda mutua.

G A A Reuniones cada segundo y cuarto domingo del mes de 8:00 pm

a 10:00 pm en el Centro Espiritual. Acompáñanos a orar con las Sagrada Escrituras.

G O C M Lunes de 8:00 pm a 10:00 pm en el centro espiritual de la

Iglesia. Recuerde que la renovación carismática no es un movimiento más, es la iglesia en movimiento. Te invitamos!

E G L D se reúne todos los jueves de 8:00 pm a 10:00 pm en el Centro

Espiritual. Acompáñanos a orar con las Sagradas Escrituras.

G M María es la intercesora por excelencia de nosotros los cristianos

ante el Padre, Dios. María es la fiel discípula de Jesús. Nuestro lema seria: "a Jesús por María". Ven y disfruta de este refresco espiritual en el horario indicado Todos los viernes de 8:00pm a

M

Intenciones: En Acción de Gracias por el Aniversario de boda de:

Salvador Herrera y Guadalupe San ago Por los cumpleaños de:

Emily Alberto, Aylin Mar nez y Stephany Rodríguez

Recordando a nuestros seres queridos: Durante este mes de noviembre tendremos el Altar para honrar a nuestros fieles difuntos. Este altar estará ubicado frente a la Imagen de San José, el Patrón de una

muerte feliz. Usted esta invitado a traer una pequeña foto enmarcada y firmada en la parte de atrás con su nombre y el numero de teléfono para regresársela a usted en caso de que sea necesario. Recordemos que con la muerte, la vida no termina, sino que se transforma gracias a la resurrección de Jesús.

Misas en Español: Adviento y Navidad: Diciembre 23, sábado a las 7:pm y Domingo 24 a las 8pm. Note ese domingo no tendremos la misa regular a las siete de la

Liturgia Ministerial: Altar Servers Lectors Extraordinary Ministers Colectores

Daniela Guerra* Alexa Chavez Isha Jethani

Joel Marcano Maricela Garcia

Manuel Alberto Juan Peral

Rosa Herrera Claudia Ceballos

Teresa Silva

Fausta Orocio Ambrosio Solares

Madahi Lopez Jesus Cortez

Liturgia de La Palabra

Primera lectura: Proverbios 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31

Una mujer completa, ¿quién la encontrará? Es mucho más valiosa que las perlas. En ella

con a el corazón de su marido, y no será sin provecho.

Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 128:1-5 Canción de las subidas. Dichosos todos los que temen a Yahveh, los que van por sus

caminos. Del trabajo de tus manos comerás, ¡dichoso tú, que todo te irá bien!

Segunda Lectura: I Tesalonicenses 5:1-6 En lo que se refiere al empo y al

momento, hermanos, no tenéis necesidad que os escriba. Vosotros mismos sabéis

perfectamente que el Día del Señor ha de venir como un ladrón en la noche.

Evangelio: Mateo 25:14-30 «Es también como un hombre que, al ausentarse, llamó a sus siervos y les

encomendó su hacienda: a uno dio cinco talentos, a otro dos y a otro uno, a cada cual según su capacidad; y se ausentó.

Padre Miguel Valle [email protected] (609) 924-1743 ext. 119 o 146

Horas de Oficiando Miércoles y Jueves: 9:00 am a 1:00 pm

Martes, Miércoles y Jueves: 6:00 a 9:00 pm

Sra. Sara Cortés Coordinadora de Catequesis

[email protected] 609-924-1743 ext. 153

Horas de Oficiando Lunes y Martes: 9:00 am-2:00 pm y

7:00 pm a 10:00 pm Viernes y Sábados: 9:00 am a 12:00 pm

Sra. Nidia Beltran Secretaria

[email protected]

Horas de Oficiando Domingos: 8:00 pm-10:00 pm

Lunes: 7:00 pm a 9:30 pm

noche, pero si a las ocho, pues, es el nacimiento de Jesús.

Misas Bilingües: Noviembre 23 Thanksgiving Day o día de Acción de Gracias a las 9:00 AM. Diciembre 8 a las 7:00 PM. Día de la Inmaculada Concepción.

Cese de Actividades Pastorales: a todo el equipo de los niños de la Liturgia como a todos los demás grupos, excepto los ministerios de canto hispano, los invito a realizar un pare desde el lunes 18 Diciembre hasta el día 7 de enero, domingo. La catequesis ene su propio horario. Solo los padres de familia deben seguir sus horarios como se les hay establecido.

Retiro de Adviento: Aclama y el te ayudará. (Isaías 38: 1-20). Renovándonos en la Esperanza. Esta reflexión de Adviento será el 9 de Diciembre, Sábado, de 8.15 am -3:00pm en el Sótano de la Iglesia de San Pablo. El costo de nuestro encuentro es de $20 dólares e incluye almuerzo y cuidado de niños. Para mas información contactar al Señor Raul Calvimontes al 609 613 0416 o con el Señor Kleibeel Marcano al 609 933 7367.

Participando de las bendiciones en Navidad: (Jesse Tree Program) es una invitación para que a par r de noviembre 26 todos los padres de familia, consigan un sencillo regalo a sus niños para que estos los intercambien también con otros niños. Mas información contactar a la señora Sara Cortés al 609 924 1743x 153.

Confesiones en Adviento: Tendremos nuestras confesiones para el

empo de Navidad, en Diciembre 20. Miércoles a las 7:00 pm. Es un Servicio Bilingüe para toda la comunidad. No faltes.

Hora Santa: los segundos y cuartos martes de cada mes a las 7:00 pm. pero note que, no habrá Hora Santa en Diciembre 26. Mientras que el sacramento de la confesión son todos los sábados de 4:00 pm a 5:30 pm y los domingos a las 6:30 pm.

Ayuda con Documentación: si alguien necesita ayuda de traducción con algún documento oficial del gobierno como recibos, comunicaciones oficiales que no logre entender pueden contactar a la Sra. Victoria Pena, [email protected] o con el Sr. Su correo electrónico es 22joelmar [email protected]

Bautismos: son los segundos domingos de cada mes a la 1:00pm. mientras que la preparación Bau smal son los primeros sábados de cada mes a las 7:00pm. en la An gua oficina hispana con la señora Nidia Beltrán ( 609 475 2216).

Matrimonios: el proceso matrimonial es de por lo menos un año y aquellas parejas interesadas deben contactar al sacerdote con meses anteriores de la fecha de la celebración. Interesados favor contactar al Ministro Hispano al 609 924 1743 x 19 o escribiendo un sencillo correo electrónico al Padre Miguel Valle al [email protected]. No tendremos las catequesis ni en Diciembre 3/17 como tampoco en enero 1 del 2018

Conocer a Jesús en la Iglesia: son unas sencillas catequesis de Apologé ca Bíblica con el fin de conseguir una mejor formación en temas tan importantes como la confesión, los sacramentos, la espiritualidad mariana, la cristología y la eclesiología entre muchos mas temas. se dan los primeros y los segundos lunes de cada mes. Sección A. del sótano de la Iglesia de 7pm. a 9pm. Pero en Diciembre 3/17 como tampoco en enero 1/18 tendremos nuestras catequesis.

RICA: Registraciones: Este proceso tanto para CANDIDATOS como para CATECUMENOS

ene un empo no menor a tres años. Así, los jóvenes entre 13 a 15 años deben integrarse también al programa del One8. Lo mismo con un niño que llegue a pedir el proceso sin estar bau zado. Se bau za y de inmediato queda registrado para la catequesis de la Primera Comunión que dura

por lo menos dos años. Interesados favor comunicarse con la Sra. Nidia Beltrán 609 475 2216 o a su correo electrónico [email protected]

EBEDE: La Escuela de Evangelización y Catequesis Diocesana fundada por el Padre Rene Purgaran es la gran oportunidad que tenemos los hispanos y los diferentes ministerios para profundizar y meditar la Sagrada Escritura. Interesados en conocer mas sobre su funcionamiento favor comunicarse al (609) 638- 0606 0 (240) 370- 6250 o también a [email protected]

Grupo Manhattan: Servicios completamente gratuitos para todos aquellos que desean salir del mundo de la droga o ayudar a un amigo o familiar que este en esta dura situación. Interesados en obtener mas información favor comunicarse al 718 507 7459.

Niños de la Liturgia: Es un momento espiritual muy bello y de profundización en la palabra de Dios dentro del contexto litúrgico dominical. Los niños bajan al sótano de la iglesia los primeros y segundos domingos de cada mes de 7:00pm a 7:15pm. en Enero 7 y 14, 2018, no tendremos liturgia de niños.

Nuestra Misión Parroquial

Nosotros, la comunidad Católica de San Pablo, en Princeton, honramos nuestra tradición de ofrecer la bienvenida a todos los fieles, hijos e hijas de Dios de diferentes culturas y orígenes para que conozcan y vivan el Evangelio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Bautizados y formados en Dios como su pueblo, seguimos creciendo en la Tradición Apostólica de Celebración Litúrgica, Sagrada Escritura y Servicio. Celebración Litúrgica, a través de nuestra participación en la Eucaristía y la celebración de los sacramentos; Sagrada Escritura, para promover y apoyar nuestra identidad católica a través de la palabra sagrada y la catequesis; y en Servicio, como discípulos que comparten el amor de Dios con todos y colaboran para crear un mundo donde existe paz y justicia en anticipación a la venida del Reino de Dios.

Usando el parqueo de la Iglesia sabiamente: a toda la comunidad muy respetuosamente los invitamos para que no bloqueen los espacios libres no permi dos para parquear como tampoco usen los parqueos de los

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Chocolate en el sótano de la Iglesia. Diciembre 12: Martes a las 7:00pm. tendremos la Santa Misa Bilingüe y hacia las

8:15pm el Acto cultural en el Gym hasta las 10:30pm.

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Getting Ready for Advent: December 3, 2017 Maranatha, Come O Lord and set us free! Prepare the Way at Home—Start Some New Family Traditions

Preparing for a celebra on can be every bit as much fun as the celebra on itself. When we learn to live this simple truth, our lives become richer and happier. Inevitably, we carry into the feast day the a tudes, thoughts, and feelings that filled our hearts and minds in the preceding days. With the coming of Jesus, our homes can become a cradle for God-among-us. We prepare our homes to receive our God much as we would prepare to receive a new baby or a very special guest, by cleaning and decora ng. There are many wonderful decora ng tradi ons. A thorough pre-Christmas housecleaning in Sweden gets rid not only of dust and cobwebs, but was also believed to clear out goblins and trolls that might sneak into even the best-kept homes during the winter darkness. Ukrainian families cleanand will o en whitewash their homes in prepara on. Christmas decora ons can tell stories of faith, reflec ng our cultural and religious heritage. Evergreen boughs symbolize eternal life. According to legend, the poinse a sprang up as an answer to the prayer of a poor boy who longed to give something to Christ. The Irish place candles in the windows and Mexicans use luminaria to

welcome the Holy Family. In Finland, the dining room is given a starlit sky by hanging a canopy of plaited straw from the ceiling from which star ornaments are suspended. How do we get through all the demands of these weeks with our hearts and minds ready for a celebra on (instead of a nap)? Here are a few sugges ons: ♦Choose decora ons that have both beauty and deeper meaning. ♦Accept your limita ons. The important work, God's work, is

already done. ♦Enjoy! Dust and scrub, yes. But also take me to admire it all! ♦Do it as a team. Don't make one person do all the work. ♦No ce and compliment the good work people do. ♦Play music or sing while you work. ♦Reward a job well done (cookies, anyone?).

Our Jesse Giving Tree The Jesse Tree is an Advent custom that helps us to spiritually prepare for Christmas. Jesse was the father of King David, the first king of Israel. Long a er King David died, Isaiah made a prophecy that a new shoot would bloom from the stump of Jesse. Chris ans take this as a reference to Jesus. The Jesse Tree is decorated with symbols of the coming Messiah as pronounced by the prophets. To show this prophecy being symbolically fulfilled this Christmas, we as members of the body of Christ can each represent a new shoot through our love and generosity toward others. The weekend of November 25 & 26, you will see Our Jesse Giving Tree in the ves bule of the church. Gi tags will be available. If you wish to par cipate, take a tag, buy the requested present and return it unwrapped but with the original tag a ached by Sunday, December 10. Bring

your gi s to mass and place at the empty manger or drop them off in the Parish Office during business hours. It is necessary to return the gi s on me so that they may be distributed in me for Santa Claus.

Help Assemble Candy Canes for Christmas We will again distribute Candy Canes with Christmas wishes and a li le gi to all who come to Mass at St. Paul’s on Christmas. Come help assemble the candy canes, December 2, at 9 a.m. – 12 noon in the St. Paul Spiritual Center, Rooms 1 & 2 and the Conference Room. For more informa on, email Claire: [email protected].

Annual Nativity Pageant On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 at 3:30 PM, we will have our annual Na vity

Pageant with the St. Paul Parish Children’s Choir as we gather for Christmas Mass. Any parish child is welcomed to par cipate. Children in Grade 2 and younger are encouraged to come dressed as shepherds or angels,; children in Grade 3 through 7 will be welcomed as narrators, or to play an inn keeper, the star and other important roles. We are looking for a boy in Grade 7 or 8 for the role of Joseph. If your child is interested in being involved please contact John McGuire in the Office of Religious Educa on at: [email protected]. The rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, December 19 in Church from 6:00-7:30 pm.

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