Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church

105 Summer Road + Three Bridges, NJ 08887

Phone: 908-782-1475 + Fax: 908-782-6230

Parish Website: www.easeton.net

Diocese of Metuchen website: www.diometuchen.org

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday: Closed Parish email: parishoffice@easeton.net

Religious Formation Office 908-284-2929 Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Friday: Closed Religious Formation email: seasrf@easeton.net

Rev. Thomas J. Serafin, Pastor

Rev. Edward A. Kearns, Pastor Emeritus

Paul J. Santella, Deacon

Michael S. Tomcho, Deacon

Kevin M. Kilcommons, Deacon

Mariam Nawab, Parish Catechetical Leader

Diane Luceri, Director of RCIA & AFF

Brett Walzer, Director of Sacred Music

Jackie Ferrari, Parish Administrative Assistant

Ruth Pryor, Baptisms/Parish Office

Judy Ashcraft, Confirmation Preparation

Gina Perez, Religious Formation Administrative Assistant

Suzanne Wooby, Teen Ministry

James Letchford, Claire Long, Lay Trustees

Regular Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am - 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Children’s Liturgy of the Word for Pre-K through Grade 4 at all Weekend Masses

Daily Mass

Monday-Friday: Mass - 9:00 am

Reconciliation [Penance/Confession]

Saturday: 4:00 pm or by appointment

Parish Registration

All adult members must be registered to obtain sacramental eligibility notes, letters of recommendation, etc. Contact the Parish Office or visit our website for registration materials.

Marriage Preparation

Common Policy for New Jersey Catholic churches requires couples to contact the parish one year before the potential wedding date or making any wedding plans.

Infant Baptism

Expectant parents should register for the required formation session before birth or adoption and to receive our parish policy, ritual explanation and sponsor [godparent] requirement booklet.

Grade 1-7: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 4:45-6:00 pm

Tuesday: 6:30-7:45 pm Confirmation Prep (Gr. 8): Monday: 7:00-8:30 pm

Balloon Festival 2017 - The winds were with Branchburg & Three Bridges! Many parishioners

were treated to a bird’s eye view of this year balloons. Some favorites:

Our fearless Lion King leader, Fr. Tom, was up and away … in

Italy!

The three bees were a

welcome sight. Perhaps the

Father, Son & Holy Spirit?

And all were

surrounded by beautiful, vibrant

colors of the universe!

Thanks be to God we are all blessed to live in

such beautiful surroundings!

Thank you Betty Franck for sharing your pictures!

Transfiguration of the Lord

August 6, 2017

From the Pastor

Transfiguration of the Lord

Preempts the 18th

Sunday in Ordinary Time - A

August 6, 2017

Twice a year: 40 days before Good Friday and 40 days before the

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, the Church recalls our

Lord’s Transfiguration. To prepare us for the shock and horror of the Cross, Christ appeared

in glory, outshining Moses [the Law] and Elijah [the Prophets]. Just as these two great Old Testament characters foreshadowed Christ and His saving deeds, Saints re-echo His victory over sin and death … which brings us to the Saint we

honor on August 10: the patron saint of cooks, the poor, fire, and of all things, bankers and the lazy: Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr.

Collect - Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

O God, giver of that ardor of love for you by which Saint Lawrence was

outstandingly faithful in service and glorious in martyrdom,

grant that we may love what he loved and put into practice what he taught.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ … and ever. Amen.

ARDOR OF LOVE FOR GOD. Saint Lawrence

was born around 225 and died in 258 at 33 years of age, like our Lord. He died in the same violent persecutions ordered by the Emperor Valerian, who had Pope Saint Sixtus II beheaded

on August 7, days before he had Saint Lawrence killed on August 10; these dates are still their respective feast days. This oration highlights Saint Lawrence’s ardor or his enthusiastic zeal and unswerving dedication to the Faith. For as

the next two orations highlight, Saint Lawrence let nothing distract or divert him from bearing witness to Christ and to His Church.

Prayer over the Offerings - Saint Lawrence

Receive with favor, O Lord, the offerings we joyfully make on the feast day of

Saint Lawrence and grant that they become a help to our salvation.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

“BE SHREWD AS SERPENTS AND SIMPLE AS DOVES.” While we know little historical data

about Saint Lawrence, we know the 3rd and 4th

Century Church already held him in great esteem - and that he lived by the words of our Lord: “Be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.” [Matthew 10:16]

As one of the seven Deacons of Rome, he and

the other six Deacons personally served the Holy Father, Pope Saint Sixtus II, and oversaw the ministerial activities of the Church in Rome. Once the Pope was arrested and executed, they knew they were next … but instead of fleeing,

they courageously and valiantly fulfilled their duties … of which Saint Lawrence deserved special credit. Since he oversaw the Church’s temporal affairs, he had the sacred vessels and other holy items - which he knew would be

confiscated anyway - sold; then he gave the money to the poor.

So, when the Emperor demanded that all the Church’s treasures and riches be given to him, since, as he reminded Saint Lawrence, we must “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s,” he asked for three days to compile all the things the Emperor

requested. On the third day, after gathering a great number of blind, lame, maimed, leprous, orphaned, and widowed persons, and putting them in rows, he simply told the Emperor’s representative: “These are the treasures of the Church.” This sealed his fate, and made him the patron saint of fire, bankers and the poor.

Prayer after Communion - Saint Lawrence

Nourished by these sacred gifts, we humbly implore you, Lord,

that the homage of dutiful service, which we render on the feast of Saint Lawrence, may bring us an increase of your saving grace.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

“GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER.” Saint Lawrence truly heeded Saint Paul’s advice [2

Corinthians 9:7] to be a cheerful giver. Livid with anger over being deceived, the Emperor ordered Saint Lawrence to be grilled alive. But, as the legend goes, after roasting for a while, he quipped, “Turn me over; I’m done on this side.” Thus, he is the patron saint of cooks … and of

the lazy … since, as some say, he was too lazy to turn himself over. Saint Lawrence, pray for us.

In His holy Name,

Rev. Thomas J. Serafin, KHS

Mass or Communion Prayer Service Intentions

Saturday Vigil: The Transfiguration of the Lord 5:00 pm William Maier r/o: Andy & Mary Confortini

Sunday The Transfiguration of the Lord 8:00 am Joseph Constandi r/o: Petrelli family

9:30 am Joseph Schaefer r/o: Allorto family

11:30 am Mary Monahan r/o: Teresa Walten

Monday 9:00 am For the intention of Patricia New r/o: Christine Castellon

Tuesday Saint Dominic 9:00 am Ana Martins r/o: family

Wednesday 9:00 am Souls in Purgatory r/o: family of Ann Padovani

Thursday Saint Lawrence 9:00 am Jean Curcio r/o: Ann Schuler

Friday Saint Clare 9:00 am Ann Padovani r/o: family

Saturday Vigil: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Open for intention r/o:

Sunday 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Bertha Collevecchio r/o: Mack family 9:30 am Robert Rodgers r/o: Ferrari family

11:30 am Mary Louise Hart r/o: Luceri family

The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in celebration of Patrick Ewart’s 10th birthday

as requested by the Dornan family.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week for a special intention

as requested by Ruth Pryor.

Dear Parishioners,

Our daughter, who is thirty years old, is in need of a kidney transplant. Her blood type is O negative; therefore, a matching donor is hard to find. If you are O negative and are willing to consider being a kidney donor, please contact the Parish Office and they will provide to you with our contact information. God bless you for considering our request.

A fellow SEAS Family

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:

Chandra Anandani Ram Anandani Anthony Blunda Carolyn Bryant James Bryant Annette Dambach Patrick Ewart John Giancola Wladyslawa Glodek Kelly Haine

Rev. Edward Kearns Pat Kennedy Dave Kreutzer Bob Mykulak Patricia New Arjan Panjwani Kristen Renda Angela Schmitt John M. Warlikowski Susan White

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 … Christine Smith, Ana P. Martins

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Fourteenth Annual

Sunday September 10, 2017

1:00 - 5:00 PM

ON PARISH GROUNDS of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

TICKETS AVAILABLE after all Masses

Aug. 26/27 & Sept. 2/3 Donations appreciated.

Respect for Life Rosary August 6 - After all Sunday Masses

The K of C and Respect for Life Ministry will lead the Rosary for Life in the chapel after all Masses. Make the Rosary a part

of your - and your family’s - life!

Monday, August 7 - 9:30-10:30 AM Respect Life Eucharistic Adoration

All are welcome to join us

immediately after daily Mass for one hour of Eucharistic Adoration.

Parish Ministry Contacts

To join a ministry, please contact the ministry head. A complete

list of ministries can be found on our website: www.easeton.net. Adult Choir/Cantors ............ Brett Walzer ~ 782-1475 x1120 Adult Faith Formation ........Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x1114 Baptismal Prep ................... Anne & Brian Moore ~ 534-2136 Cancer Support Group .............. Andrew Casella ~ 782-1475 Pre-Employment Group ................. Deacon Mike ~ 400-3036 EM of Holy Communion/Homebound/Hospital .....................

Carol Altomare ~ 292-8085 Fatima Rosary ....................................... Shirley Frey ~ 806-4889 Knights of Columbus .............................. Joe Lang ~ 304-2096 Lazarus Ministry .................................. Anne Hayes ~ 751-5660 Linens Ministry ................................... Parish Office ~ 782-1475 Liturgical Environ. .... Steven & Stephany Heller ~ 217-8008 Men’s Club ............................. Deacon Paul ~ 782-1475 x1113 Military Outreach ...................... Chris McPherson ~ 246-5114 Prayer Shawls ................................. Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973 Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890 Readers ............................................. Ann McCrystal ~ 797-4070 Georgann Scibilia ~ 782-6625 Respect for Life ................................. Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618 R.C.I.A. ......................................Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x1114 Sacristans ......................................Laurie Markowski ~328-2813 Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890 Usher/Minister of Hospitality ............ Bob Caron ~ 236-6492 Wedding Coordinator ................... Geri Kaczorek ~ 369-3712

Women’s Spirituality ............. Loraine Richmond ~ 725-2502

Youth Ministries

Altar Servers ...................................... Sarah Wooby ~ 369-6390 Children’s Liturgy (CLOW) ............ Kelly Robison ~ 284-2234 Religious Formation Main Line ................................... 284-2929

P.C.L. ............................... Mariam Nawab ~ 284-2929 x1123 Confirmation Prep ........ Judy Ashcraft ~ 284-2929 x1124 RF Administrative Assistant ........... Gina Perez ~ 284-2929 Safe Environment Background Coordinator ........................ Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618 Summer RF .......................................... Gina Perez ~ 284-2929 Mary McLoughlin ~ 917-747-3270 Teen Ministry ................. Suzanne Wooby ~ 284-2929 x1121

Last Weekend’s Collection July 30 $13,972.10 Thank you!

Renegotiated Mortgage Information

Mortgage (5/1/2015) $ 1,865,560.60 Principal Paid as of 1/1/2017 $ 289,097.65 Interest Paid as of 1/1/2017 (est.) $ 139,913.65 Current Balance as of 1/1/2017 $ 1,576,462.95 Monthly Payment $ 12,406.89

Please pray for these men and women

who serve us in our military.

2LT Kyle Brandt - USAF SFC Sean Ellis - US Army

Capt. Filiberto Martinez - US Army CPT Christopher McQuade - USMC

GySgt. Patrick F. Noll - Marines

HM3 Drew Remy - US Navy Names will remain on this list for three months, unless we

are notified to keep them on the list.

Ministers of the Liturgy

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

5:00 PM Sacristan: Marion & John Bergen; EMs: Patrick Graziano,

Alyson Graziano, Patricia Snyder, Liz Delasandro, Thomas O'Connell, Rita Koch, Lisa O'Connell, Jerry Cadwallader; Readers: Fred Gentzel, Joe Mania; Altar Servers: Michael Cadwallader, Bridget McLoughlin, Colleen McLoughlin, Jack Crane; CLOW: Ellen Gentzel, Tracey Giannouris

8:00 AM Sacristan: Judy Ashcraft; EMs: Bob Clarke, Jackie Cornetta, Jeanmarie Dool, Rick Dool,

Wendy VanDine, Brian Dornan, Lois Dornan, David Madovoy; Readers: Julia Wooby, Fred Fischl; Altar Servers: Lucas Polkowski, Luke Jension, Grace Jenison, Alex Saus; CLOW: Leona Chludzinski, Pamela Saus

9:30 AM Sacristan: Becky Klementovich; EMs: Maria DeSapio, Sheila Curran, Dorothy Scarpa, Jackie Ferrari, Jack Gosdick, Kathy Gosdick, Alicia Esposito, Paul Witko; Readers: Maureen Lybarger, John Lybarger; Altar

Servers: Patrick Monus, Conner Monus, Thomas Wasitowski, Alex Buckland; CLOW: Kim Fogarty, Laura Porrovecchio

11:30 AM Sacristan: Lynne Dawkins; EMs: Bob Kloss, Cathy Kloss, Laurie Markowski, Kathy Miller, Maureen Sammis, Christine Walker, Tracey Giannouris, Terry Walten; Readers: Joan Drake, Rob Lucchesi; Altar Servers: Leah Kenny, Regan Kenny, Lauren Kenny,

Joseph Murdock; CLOW: Kim Mulligan

2017 Bishop’s Appeal Rebate: $10,864.72

The Diocese of Metuchen sent a check for $10,864.72 or 50% of the payments received over and above our Bishop’s Annual Appeal goal of $130,000.00. If all fulfill their pledges, which were $170,659.95 or 131.28% of our goal, we will receive another check in January for $9,465.25. All rebate money is being earmarked to complete our Parish Hall. Thanks for your support for our Diocese and our Parish.

SEAS Military Outreach Ministry

This weekend Operation Jersey Cares will be in the

narthex after each Mass to share with you their

upcoming fundraising event being held on October 6

at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Please give them a

minute or two to introduce themselves, share their

special itinerary for the Gala of Giving, and provide

the opportunity to purchase a ticket for a Super

50/50 being raffled off that night.

www.operationjerseycares.org

P.O. Box 551 Somerville, NJ 08876

Religious Formation

Upcoming RF Meetings August 13, 2017

Grade Coordinator Mtg - 10:30

August 20, 2017 Bldg. Coord/Hall Mon. Mtg

10:30 HFR

August 27, 2017 Catechist/Aide/Substitute Mtg 10:30-HFR

An Invitation! Join us in celebrating:

Catechetical Sunday “Living as a Missionary Disciple”

Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel.

September 10, 2017 at the 9:30 am Mass at SEAS

All Parish Faith Formation Ministry Leaders

(Catechists/Aides/Building Coordinators/Hall

Monitors/CLOW Leaders/Baptismal Prep Leaders/VBS/SRF/Wedding Coordinators/Altar Server Leaders/Children’s Choir Leaders/Teen

Ministry Leaders/Adult Faith Formation Leaders and RCIA Leaders are invited to take

part in the special blessing Mass at 9:30 followed by a reception.

2017-2018 Fall

Religious Formation

Registration is ON!

+ + + + + + + + + +

RF Office hours ~ Mon.-Thurs. from 9-2.

Any Religious Formation questions or concerns, please contact:

Mariam Nawab, Parish Catechetical Leader at

908-284-2929 x1123 or mnawab@easeton.net for any RF concerns.

Dear Religious Formation Ministers,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for sharing your time and talent with our children at RF during our Catechetical year Sept 2016 to May 2017. I am sure we have been successful in instilling Catholic values in the children of our parish. May God reward you and bless you for all your hard work.

By the grace of God we have been blessed with Catechists/Aides for this year Sept. 2017 to May 2018. Welcome new Catechists/Aides, Building Coordinators, and Hall Monitors. May God grant you wisdom to spread His word through words and actions.

Be sure you are always in my prayers. May GOD continue to bless us all so that we may share to establish His Kingdom on Earth.

I look forward to meeting all of you as we begin the Catechetical year together.

God bless you and your family.

Sincerely,

Mariam Nawab PCL 908-284-2929 Ext 1123 mnawab@easeton.net “Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3

A Great Opportunity to become Holy: For High School &

College-Aged Young Adults We invite you to join:

CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) / Ushers / Aides / Hall Monitors / Teen Ministry / Readers /

Vacation Bible School / Summer RF

Mandatory Training for all New Catechists Echoes of Faith - The Methodology Set

Methodology Part 1: New Catechist Training Sunday, August 20 - 10:30 am - 12 pm OR

Tuesday, August 29 - 7:00-8:30 pm

Methodology Part 2: The Bible & the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Sunday, September 10 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

KINDERGARTEN AT NO COST!

Offering Kindergarten classes on Tuesdays or

Wednesdays 4:45-6:00pm

Register Now!

Adult Faith Formation

Take some time to grow in faith and deepen your

relationship with Christ by participating in an Adult

Faith Formation program at SEAS! Please see this

page for details. If you have any questions or

would like to sign up for a program, please contact

our Adult Faith Formation Director: Diane Luceri

(908) 782-1475 X 1114 or dluceri@easeton.net

Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am OR 7:30-9:30 pm Sept. 20 - Dec. 6, 2017

This bible study provides a glimpse into Jesus’ call

of Peter and his apostles ... and most especially how

he calls us in our lives! Each session begins with a

DVD presentation which delves deeper into the

Gospel and expands our understanding of the

events that took place. You will come to realize

how there is greater meaning to every encounter,

every word that Christ spoke - and this gives

insights into how Christ is actively involved in all

aspects of our lives as well. Following the talk there

is discussion in groups. There is also time to spend

at home reflecting further on insights from the

sessions. This is a beautiful time for your own

spiritual development as you meditate on how God

is calling you.

Materials Needed: Study guide, New American

Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church. The study

guide can be downloaded from www.FORMED.org

or you can order one for $30 through Diane Luceri.

Please register for this program by SEPTEMBER 6.

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible

Monday Evenings: 7:00-8:30 pm

Oct. 2 - Nov. 20, 2017

You Can Understand the Bible!

God speaks to us in so many ways, but most

especially through His Word, the Bible. In Sacred

Scripture, God comes down to our level and speaks

to us in a way that we can understand and relate

to. However, so many people don’t read the Bible -

not because they don’t want to, but because they

don’t know how to read the Bible.

Join us for this program and discover an easy way

to read the Bible. Through this program you will

come to a better understanding of God’s Word and

how it relates to your life. Furthermore, you will

come to realize just how much God loves you and

wants to be part of your life!

Materials required: study guide, New American Bible.

This program is perfect for Confirmation parents as

classes meet at the same time as Confirmation

classes! It also counts towards diocesan certification

for catechists!

You can register NOW and order the study guide

through www.evangelization.com. Contact Diane

Luceri for a direct link to our study!

Please register by September 18.

Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful online resource with access to numerous Catholic programs, books, talks and movies at no cost to you! Not signed up yet? Register at FORMED.org and enter our parish code: GK2J6P. You will set up your profile and be able to access the material at any time.

Would you like to learn more about Church

teaching? Then check out these programs:

- Symbolon

- Catholicism

- The Footprints of God

- The Wild Goose

- Echo

RCIA: 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?

Were you baptized Catholic but never received Eucharist or Confirmation?

Have you been experiencing a desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist?

Whatever your reasons might be for choosing to become Catholic or for completing your initiation into the Catholic Church, 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 which is March 31, 2018.

Ready to find out more? Come to any Mass the weekend of Sept. 16 & 17.

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 1114 or dluceri@easeton.net, at any time to find out more info or to set up an appointment.

Come to an inquiry session - weekly sessions will begin

on Sunday, October 1 from 10:30 am-12 noon. This is a time to ask questions to find out more about the Catholic Faith. Contact Diane if you would like to attend a session.

*** Adult Catholics and high school students needing Confirmation should also contact Diane.

SEAS News

Gardening Ministry

Do you have a green thumb? Have you wondered how you can give back to the Lord using your talent? We need people to take care of flower

beds to keep them looking their best this summer. If you would like to be part of the Gardening Ministry, please contact the Parish Office.

Annual Charity Golf Event

The Knights of Columbus Council 15540

at SEAS is pleased to announce our Fifth

Annual Charity Golf Event. Last year

$4,500 was raised to fund the many

outreach programs of the council and we hope to top that

this year. The fun begins with lunch Monday,

September 25, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Play

is open to all, and sponsorships are

encouraged by businesses and

organizations. Pamphlets with details

are available at the narthex bulletin

board with more information.

Contacts are as follows:

Players should contact Tim Connolly at 908-788-0996

or timconnolly57@gmail.com.

Sponsors should contact Joe Lang at 908-304-2096 or

joseph_lang_316@comcast.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 10 at 10 AM-12

Noon and 7:00-8:30 PM. ALL are welcome! If you know someone who could use one of our shawls, or for more info, please call Judy

Herdman at 908-782-7973.

Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration

You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of

Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen.

Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Applications may be secured by contacting the

Parish Office or on the diocesan website: http://diometuchen.org/marriage-enrichment/. Kindly note that 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 must be signed by your priest, pastoral minister or deacon and returned to the Family Life Office by the Parish Office. Applications will be accepted by the Family Life Office until the

registration deadline - Friday, September 1. A confirmation letter with further details will be sent once your application has been processed. For further info, contact the Family Life Office at 732-562-1990 x1705 or x4573 or

mfonseca@diometuchen.org.

VIRTUS - Protecting God's Children September 7 - 6:30 PM

For those adults who are NEW to assisting in

ministries for our Religious Formation programs and all ministries that work directly with children, please know SEAS will be offering ‘Virtus - Protecting God's Children’ session on September 7 at 6:30 PM. You can register for

either session at www.virtus.org, select Metuchen as the organization. You may attend a scheduled session at any other church if these dates are not convenient.

JESUS SAID HE CAME TO GIVE US LIFE TO THE FULL

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN EXACTLY HOW TO LIVE

IT?

Then don’t miss REBOOT! LIVE!

Featuring:

CATHOLIC AUTHOR & SPEAKER, CHRIS STEFANICK

WITH RENOWNED MUSICIAN AND RECORDING ARTIST, JON NIVEN

Tuesday, November 7 - 7:00-9:30 PM

Immaculate Conception Church 35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876

SEAS is a co-hosting Parish for this event!

Tickets just $20! You may purchase tickets NOW by contacting

Diane Luceri, at 908-782-1475 x 1114 or dluceri@easeton.net

Tickets will also be available to purchase after all Masses the weekend of September 9 & 10

For more information about Chris Stefanick go to www.RealLifeCatholic.com.

Seton Men’s Club The next meeting of the Men’s Club will be Thursday, August 10 at 7:30 PM in the Holy

Family Room.

Flemington Area Food Pantry - Special Request

Your generous food donations throughout the year are always greatly appreciated by the Food Pantry and their families! Did you know they can also use certain household items as well as food? Families are in need of new or gently

used manual can openers, metal flatware, plastic flatware, glass dinner plates and plastic dinner dishes. Please leave any donations in our bin located outside the Parish Office.

This Weekend - The Transfiguration of the Lord

First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 - Daniel depicts God as a judge with many people standing before him. He also describes a man who came to him, and was given power over all other people. This power is described as everlasting and never to be destroyed.

Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-19 - Peter discusses how the disciples witnessed Jesus being honored and spoken

to by God, fulfilling all the prophecies. He also reminds us that these prophecies were God’s words, delivered through a person moved by the Holy Spirit.

Gospel: Mt 17:1-9 - Jesus took three of his disciples to a high mountain, where Elijah and Moses appeared and spoke to him. Peter suggested they make three tents, one each for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. While he spoke, a voice came from a cloud saying, “This is my Son, the beloved one; listen to him.” The disciples became very afraid and fell to their knees. Jesus told them to rise and not to be afraid. As they looked up, they saw only Jesus.

As they left the mountain, Jesus warned the disciples not to mention this until he had risen from the dead. Although they did not understand, they obeyed.

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Next Weekend - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Around the Diocese

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Slavic Dinner - Wednesday, August 9

St. Mary’s Slavic Dinner will be on Wed., Aug. 9, from 4-7 PM. Dinner is held in St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough. The cost is $15 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5 for children (8 and under) and includes all you can

eat Pirohi, Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage. Orders to go are available. For more info contact: St. Mary’s at 908-725-0615.

Blood Drive in Whitehouse Station

There will be a blood drive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 390 Route 523 in Whitehouse

Station on Sunday, August 20, from 7:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. There is a great need for blood, and each pint can save up to three lives. If you are 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health, please come to donate the gift

of life. For information call the church office at 908-534-2319.

Catholic Rural Life Mass Sunday, August 27 - 5:00 p.m.

Saint Ann Parish, 6 Church Street, Hampton, NJ

Bishop Checchio will offer Mass for all those engaged in farming and other agricultural related businesses on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 5 p.m. at Saint Ann Parish, 6 Church Street, Hampton, NJ.

Families and individuals who are involved in all aspects of agricultural production and services, such as tree farmers and nursery, horticulture, landscapers and lawn care service providers and home or community gardeners and bee keepers,

are invited to attend.

Fellowship and light refreshments to follow Mass. So that we may plan properly, please register online by August 20: http://diometuchen.org/RuralLifeMass

Sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen’s

Catholic Rural Life Ministry. Questions? Contact Rev. Michael C. Saharic, Coordinator at 732-765-6435 or msaharic@diometuchen.org.

World Apostolate of Fatima Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine

674 Mountain View Road East, Asbury, NJ Sunday, August 13

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady's 1917 Apparition to the three shepherd children.

Experience the 150 acre scenic beauty and serenity of our outdoor Shrine. 10:30 Confessions; 12:00 Outdoor Rosary Procession; 12:30 pm Speaker: Rev. Chris Alar, Dir., Assoc. of Marian Helpers; 1:00 Holy Mass Celebrant: Most

Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Ft. Wayne-S. Bend, Indiana; 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet. Visit the Holy House USA with largest piece of tree upon which Our Lady stood, altar from Tuy, stone from Loreto. Visit the Angel Tabernacle

carved according to the description of the Angel of Portugal by the Fatima seers. A Jubilee Year Plenary Indulgence has been granted to this Shrine. www.bluearmy.com 908-689-1700

Senior & Ambassador Girl Scouts

Join our summer session to get a head start on your Spirit Alive award.

Date & Time: Sunday August 20 - 1:30-5 PM Place: St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen Cost: $5.00 - snack and beverages are provided Topic: “Where life is taking you” and begin service project planning. Contact: DOMgirlscouts@gmail.com

World Apostolate of Fatima (The Blue Army)

The World Apostolate of Fatima USA is planning a Mary Walk for all women. Date to be announced. We will pray the Rosary every

Monday evening from 7-8 pm. All women (children included) are invited to experience the Visitation as we imitate Mary on her walk to visit Elizabeth. The walk will begin at the Holy House and proceed to the Upper Shrine path,

and the Rosary Garden with seating available. The Holy House will be open during this time for anyone. There is no charge for the walk. It is opportunity for all women to grow in grace and health together. Come join us and be a part of

this holy walk. A representative from each parish will be ideal for contact. If you would like to represent your parish in this holy encounter, please email cferanec@blueamry.com, or call 908-852-1120.

Enroll in our Catholic Schools

There is still time to enroll in our Catholic

schools!

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Metuchen link

faith-based values with academic excellence. It's a formula that leads to success in the classroom and in life. If you are new to the area or desire a different school experience for your child, we invite you to learn more about the Catholic school advantage.

School may be out for the summer, but our doors are open year round. The Diocese of

Metuchen's Office of Schools can connect you with a school in your area. To speak to a staff member in our Office of Schools, please call 732-562-2446 or email education@diometuchen.org.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 452 Proudly Hosts the 15th Annual

Veterans of America Day

Sunday, August 27, beginning at 4:00 PM TD Bank Ballpark

1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ FREE tickets for veterans!

Guests of Honor

Colonel Jack H. Jacobs - Medal of Honor, Vietnam veteran, US Army

Lieutenant General Richard Zilmer, US Marines Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraq Freedom

We would like to welcome you, your family, and friends to celebrate and salute all of our

veterans. We owe them the respect and gratitude they have earned by defending our country for all of the freedoms we enjoy today!

After the celebration, stay and enjoy the game at 5:05 pm. FREE tickets for veterans! Family &

friends are only $5 per ticket if ordered in advance. For further info, please contact Gerry Cadwallader at 908-303-1765, Veteran Parade Contact: Joe Yuzuik at 732-563-4012 or Somerset Patriots Ticket Office, at 908-252-0700 or email ticketing@somersetpatriots.com.

Diocese of Metuchen Youth & Young Adult Office

Invites Young Adults from Age 18 to 39

For a Young Adult Holy Hour (followed by fellowship*)

August 13 - 6:00-7:00 PM Diocesan Center Chapel

146 Metlars Lane Piscataway, NJ 08854

For more information, contact Mary Ann Giannone mgiannone@diometuchen.org.

*Please note individuals will be responsible for their own meal at a local restaurant.

Contemplative Prayer Retreat September 25-28

Marianist Family Retreat Center Cape May Point, NJ - 609-884-3829

This retreat is intended for those interested in a

contemplative prayer experience. First-timers as well as those who are familiar with this type of retreat are all welcomed. Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, quiet personal time, special liturgies and daily Eucharist. www.capemaymarianists.org. Cost: $150/pp

Celebration of Marriage Retreat September 22 - 24

Marianist Family Retreat Center

417 Yale Ave. Cape May Point, NJ 08212

This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy,

free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple time” for walks on the nearby beaches.

Cost: $270 per couple (includes all meals, room, and program). Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.

Catholic Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico December 9-14, 2017 to be

there for the Feast Day and the beautiful Mass of Roses on December 12. $2,049.00 per person including air from Newark. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily. Mass every day. For a Flyer or more detailed

information, please call Cathie or Michael Milano at 800-773-2660.

Open Your Heart and Home to a Foster Child

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is

seeking loving families to foster children of all ages, who have been abused, neglected or have had multiple out of home placements, through its Treatment Family Homes Program, contracted by New Jersey’s Department of

Children and Families. The goal for the children in this program is to leave foster care and achieve permanency through reunification with their families, adoption, or independent living.

Catholic Charities provides these resilient children with individual and family therapy,

assistance with educational and medical needs, and independent living skills to help them reach their full potential.

Applicants must have adequate space for a child and complete a home study which includes

background checks, references, interviews, and a home inspection. All Catholic Charities licensed families receive initial and ongoing specialized training, 24 hour emergency access to staff, respite services, monthly reimbursement

for the child’s expenses and support from experienced families.

For more info about the program, please visit www.ccdom.org or contact Miguelina Nunez at 866-247-HOME (4663) or mnunez@ccdom.org.