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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: [email protected] Religious Formation Office 908-284-2929 Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm Friday: Closed Religious Formation email: [email protected] 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 Solemnity of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, August 15 20 th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017
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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: [email protected]
Religious Formation Office 908-284-2929 Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Friday: Closed Religious Formation email: [email protected]
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
Solemnity of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, August 15
20th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 20, 2017
From the Pastor
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A
August 20, 2017
In 1925, Pope Pius XI instituted the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King
of the Universe, now celebrated on the last Sunday in Ordinary Time, to combat unhealthy levels of nationalism and secularism. In 1954, his successor, Pope Pius XII, extended this regal imagery with The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 22. This feast ‘crowns’
the octave or eighth-day of Mary’s Assumption into heaven celebrated on August 15. However, honoring Christ’s Mother as Queen is far from new, as we see in the four reasons Pope Pius XII gave for declaring her Queen. These
four reasons form the basis for The Queenship of the BVM’s orations.
Collect - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
O God, who made the Mother of your Son to be our Mother and our Queen, graciously
grant that, sustained by her intercession, we may attain in the heavenly Kingdom
the glory promised to your children. Through our Lord … for ever and ever. Amen.
THE QUEEN MOTHER. All Marian doctrines
are based on sacred Scripture, and are focused
on her Son. In the Annunciation the Archangel Gabriel said God would give Mary’s Son “… the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” [Luke 1:32b-33] In the
Visitation Elizabeth called Mary “the mother of my Lord.” [1:43] So the Bible clearly presents Mary as a Queen Mother who gave birth to Christ, who is King of kings and Lord of lords.
In the 300’s, Saint Ephrem [† 373] called her ‘Our Lady’ and ‘Our Queen,’ which many Church
Fathers continued to call her. From the 1200’s, hymns were composed that called her by this title, like the still popular ‘Hail, Holy Queen.’ As the Dominicans helped promote the Rosary, and Saint Philip Neri [† 1595] spread the custom of May Crownings, Mary’s ‘Queenship’ became
even more popular. So the first two reasons we rightfully call her ‘Queen’ are one: the Bible - and two: the Church’s ever-developing Tradition. The other two reasons are found in the next two orations: God the Father’s will and
His grace.
Prayer over the Offerings - Queenship of the BVM
As we observe this Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we bring you our offerings,
O Lord, praying to be given strength by the humanity of Christ,
who offered himself to you on the Cross as the unblemished oblation.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
MARY’S UNIQUE BOND WITH HER SON. Pope Pius XII noted that we rightfully call her a ‘Queen’ because of the unique role she played by totally accepting the Father’s will - and the gift of His grace. As noted above, she became a ‘Queen’ in her own right by giving birth to
Christ the King … but God asked far more from her than that! As the New Eve, she shared personally, intimately, and more than anyone else did in her Son’s redeeming life and Death. From His infancy and childhood, ministry, and, above all, at the foot of His Cross, she ‘reigned’ with Jesus … long before He took her to His side in heaven.
And like other biblical women who gave birth to a king [i.e., Queen Bathsheba, wife of King David and mother of Solomon, who served as an advocate in Israel and Queen Esther, who risked
her own life to save Israel] our ‘Queen’ has a role in our salvation. Seated by her Son, she intercedes for us … “now and at the hour of our death.”
Prayer after Communion - Queenship of the BVM
Having received this heavenly Sacrament, we humbly pray, O Lord, that we, who
reverently celebrate the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may merit
to be partakers at your eternal banquet. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
OUR QUEEN IS ALSO OUR SISTER. Many are
confused by our Blessed Mother’s role; some see her as regally equal to her Son; others deny her
any special role other than motherhood. The Catholic Faith firmly teaches that as one of us, she shares in her Son’s royalty - albeit in a unique way - as we all hope to do in the Kingdom of her Son. Holy Mary, our Queen, pray for us!
In His holy Name,
Rev. Thomas J. Serafin, KHS
Mass or Communion Prayer Service Intentions
Saturday Vigil: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Frances Kwiatkowski r/o: Maureen & John Lybarger
Sunday 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Joseph Constandi r/o: Gladys & Chris Wielgomas
9:30 am Gabriel Gunderman r/o: Deacon Michael & Teresa Tomcho
11:30 am Dorothy Bongiorno r/o: McGee family
Monday Saint Pius X 9:00 am Joseph Moretto r/o: Sebastian & Susan Tenebruso
Tuesday Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 am Rita Kane r/o: Uy family
Wednesday 9:00 am Detinio Garcia r/o: Dolores Gomez
Thursday Saint Bartholomew 9:00 am William Gerard r/o: Katherine Gerard
Friday 9:00 am Emily Romano r/o: John Bevilacqua
Saturday Vigil: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Wally Rice r/o: Bob & Allison Caron
Sunday 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Jack Boland r/o: Donald & Carol Huber 9:30 am Joseph Constandi r/o: Luceri family
11:30 am Paul Higgins r/o: McGee family
Catechetical Sunday - Minister Blessing
All members of a Sacramental Prep Ministry [Baptismal Prep, Wedding Prep [Pre-Cana], First Holy Communion Prep,
Confirmation Prep], leaders and facilitators in a Faith Formation Ministry [CLOW, VBS, Altar Server, Adult Faith Formation, RCIA, RF Catechists, Aides, Building Coordinators, Hall
Monitors - both the Fall and Summer RF] are invited to take part in a special blessing on:
Catechetical Sunday, September 10, at the 9:30 AM Mass. Hospitality to follow.
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 Dan Cummings Wladyslawa Glodek Kelly Haine Rev. Edward Kearns Pat Kennedy
Edna M. Koch Dave Kreutzer Bob Mykulak Patricia New Arjan Panjwani Nick Panjwani Kristen Renda Angela Schmitt William Stypa Paul Urban
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 … Ralphine Pellegrino
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.
This Weekend - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 The Lord wants all people to love and honor his name. He says that those who honor him by obeying all of his laws will be “made joyful in my house of prayer.”
Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Paul describes his hopes that his fellow Jews will follow the example of the Gentiles he has been preaching to. He claims that just as God has mercy for their disobedience, he wishes to show mercy to the Jews as well.
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 A Canaanite woman begged Jesus to help her daughter, who was being plagued by a demon. Jesus at
first refused her and said that “My mission is only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” The woman was so persistent that Jesus said she had great faith and then he healed her daughter.
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Next Weekend - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23 Second Reading: Romans 11:33-36 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
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 ....................... Linda Williams ~ 609-955-0517 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 August 13 $12,922.00 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 26 & 27
5:00 PM Sacristan: Mary Cestra; EMs: Alyson Graziano,
Patrick Graziano, James McQuade, JoAnne Farley, Jerry Cadwallader, Geri Kaczorek, Theresa Kelly, Edward Koch; Readers: Tim Henry, Georgann Scibilia; Altar Servers: Jake Romano, Ryan Pedrani, Meghan Pedrani, Abigail Perry; CLOW: Christina Serafin, Gillian Pinter
8:00 AM Sacristan: Anita & Larry Wuest; EMs: Norma Santella, Sarah Wooby, Mike Wooby, Wendy VanDine,
Michael Boland, Judy Ashcraft, John Zalewski, Karen Zalewski; Readers: Sue Dowe, Anita Wuest; Altar Servers: Maddie Dowe, Lily VanDine, Logan VanDine, Lukas VanDine; CLOW: Lourdes Ciervo, Pamela Saus
9:30 AM Sacristan: Dot Scarpa; EMs: Thomas Middleton, Linda Williams, Dorothy Scarpa, Elizabeth Bonsignore, Kathy Cebulka, Maria DeSapio, Mary Cuccio, Paul Witko; Readers: Gabe Sasso, Ann McCrystal; Altar Servers:
Patrick Monus, Jack Robison, Connor Robison, Conner Monus; CLOW: Christina Kaecker, Jennifer Aiello
11:30 AM Sacristan: Gladys Rodriguez; EMs: Helen Schuler, Mike Schuler, Paola Kornspan, Karen Geddis, Laurie Markowski, Maureen Sammis, Tracey Giannouris, Kathy Miller; Readers: Jorshinelle Sonza, Tom Donohue; Altar Servers: Thomas Murdock, Jenna Kotlar, Bryan Kotlar, Stephanie Kornspan; CLOW: Kim Mulligan,
Helen Schuler
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. 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 [email protected].
Religious Formation
Upcoming RF Meetings
August 27, 2017 Catechist/Aide/Substitute Mtg 10:30-HFR
RF Classes Resume: September 11, 12, 13, 2017
Mon/Tues/Weds Aft: 4:45-6:00pm Monday Evening: 7:00-8:30pm Tuesday Evening: 6:30-7:45pm
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/Teen Ministry Leaders/Adult Faith Formation Leaders and RCIA Leaders) are
invited to take part in the special blessing at
the 9:30 AM Mass 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 [email protected] for any RF concerns.
A word to Catechists from Pope Francis
Catechesis is a pillar of faith education and we need good Catechists! Thank you for your service to the Church and in the Church.
Even if at times it may be difficult and require a great deal of work, teaching the faith is something beautiful! It is perhaps the best legacy we can pass on: the faith! To educate in the faith, to make it grow. To help children,
young people and adults to know and love the Lord more and more is one of the most exciting aspects of education. It builds up the Church!
Being a Catechist means witnessing to the faith,
being consistent in our personal life. This is not easy! We help; we lead others to Jesus with our words and lives, with our witness.
To “be” a Catechist requires love, and an ever
stronger love for Christ, and a love for his holy people. It comes from Christ, it also starts with Christ, and we too need to start anew with Christ, from the love he gives us. What does this starting anew from Christ mean for a Catechist?
For you, but also for me, since I am a Catechist too.
Reflection Pope Francis gave to a gathering of Catechists.
Mariam Nawab PCL 908-284-2929 Ext 1123 [email protected] “Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3
A Great Opportunity to become Holy: 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 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 [email protected]
Introduction to the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Sunday, September 10 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Join us for this basic introduction to the Bible and
the Catechism of the Catholic Church! Designed to
prepare catechists for teaching, this session is
perfect for any adult that would like to learn more
about their faith! Space is limited so call today if
you’d like to join us!
* Please register no later than September 5.
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 no later than 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!
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 no later than September 18.
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.
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 September 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 [email protected], at any time to find out more information or to set up an appointment.
Come to an inquiry session - weekly sessions will begin on Sunday, October 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
Seton Men’s Club
There will be NO meeting of the Men’s Club in September. Please join us at the Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 10!
Sacristans needed
Have you thought about getting involved
in a ministry but don’t think you have the time? The Sacristan
ministry could be for you! It only requires about 15-20 minutes before Mass to set out the bread
and wine, vessels, linens, and to light the candles for Mass. Most Sacristans are scheduled only once a month - at the Mass you usually attend. Training is provided and takes less than one hour!
Sacristans are always needed for all Masses; at
this time there is a particular need for help at the 9:30 AM Mass. If you are interested in learning more about the Sacristan ministry, please contact Laurie Markowski at [email protected] or Pat Rivero at
Women’s Spirituality Group Planning Meeting - August 21 at 7:00 PM
It's August again and WSG's Core Group is
getting ready to consider plans for our group's activities and presentations in the coming months. We have already had some exciting suggestions for topics, trips and speakers but are always looking for more thoughts and
reflections on our future direction. We will gather on Monday, August 21 at 7:00 PM in the Adult Conference Room across from the Parish Office. All WSG members are invited to attend! Please RSVP to Jean Stokes at [email protected] if you plan to join us so we
can be sure to have enough chairs. If you can't make the meeting, please share your ideas by email!
Mark your calendars! The Parish Picnic is Sunday, September 10. WSG will again be
staffing the food line; you are sure to get to say hello to everyone that attends the picnic
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 [email protected]
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.
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.
Teen Ministry
Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we
don’t know where you are going,
so how can we know the way?” ~ John 14:5
The Way is a fellowship of High
School teens from SEAS (and
beyond) who are looking for
something more …
Meet friends. Get to know yourself.
Get to know your Savior.
The Way is for YOU. Come find us this fall.
Follow The Way on social media:
@SEASTheWay
Seastheway
Upcoming Events
➢ September 17 - Discipleship: Why Am I Here?
➢ October 3 - Why Worry? Let Go and Let God this
School Year.
➢ October 22 - Not Just Random: Choosing Kindness
as a Lifestyle
➢ November 5 - Logs in Our Eyes: When Judgments
Get in the Way
➢ November 7 - REBOOT! Live Event
➢ November 19 - Prayer: Making Time for
Conversation with God
➢ December 10 - Advent Prayer/His Greatest Gift
➢ Late Winter/Spring 2018:
#30HourFamine/Lock In
Events in bold are @ SEAS, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Follow us
for updates and further information!
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.
Contacts are as follows:
Players should contact Tim Connolly at 908-788-0996
Sponsors should contact Joe Lang at 908-304-2096 or
Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen Help Needed!
SEAS is scheduled to prepare and serve the evening dinner meal at Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen on Tuesday, August 29.
Help is needed with:
SHOPPING for food items and dropping off groceries at SEAS - Friday, August 25;
MEAL PREPARATION - Saturday, August 26 in the morning at SEAS kitchen;
TRANSPORTING FOOD (in your car) from SEAS to the Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick -
Tuesday, August 29 in the afternoon; food must arrive at Soup Kitchen between 4:00-4:30 pm;
SERVING at Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick - Tuesday, August 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm;
If you can help with any of these activities, please contact Cathi Hynoski at 908-208-8680.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 14 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.
Military Ministry - Thank You!
The Military Outreach Ministry and Operation Jersey Cares thanks the parishioners of SEAS
who bought 50/50 raffle tickets last weekend. The proceeds will help support our troops. Tickets are still available and can be purchased from Deacon Paul [908-782-1475 x1113] or Chris McPherson [908-246-5114]. Good luck!
Thank you and God bless you.
Around the Diocese
Immaculate Conception, Somerville
Enrollment openings for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. Half-day and full-day options available for Pre-K; full-day Kindergarten
program. Rooted in Catholic values, Immaculate Conception School staffed by the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters and dedicated teachers integrates academic excellence with the spiritual and moral formation of each of its
students. Call with questions or for a personal tour - 908-725-6516. Please visit our website at www.icsschool.org. We hope to see you soon! God’s blessings to you and your family.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
Spirituality of Knitting Retreat
September 12-15 (3-nights - mid-week)
Marianist Family Retreat Center Cape May Point, NJ 08212
Come explore how the work of your hands is also the work of our Creator's hands! Through shared prayer services, presentations, daily Mass and plenty of time to craft in community, we will
explore the Spirituality of Knitting. All who knit, crochet or needle-craft with some experience are welcome! Cost: $150 per person (includes program, lodging & meals). Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-
3829 for more information.
"You at Least Try to Console Me."
World Apostolate of Fatima, Blue Army Shrine 674 Mt. View Rd. East, Asbury, NJ
Saturday, September 2
Honor Our Lady's plea of Dec. 10, 1925 requesting five consecutive First Saturdays of Reparation. Sin of Alienating Children will be explained this month. Confessions 10:30 am;
11:30 Rosary w/15 minute Meditation Fr. Charles Sabella; 12:00 Holy Mass/Homily Fr. Sabella; 2:00 Holy House: Confessions/ Children's Video/ Holy House Talk; 3:00 Divine Mercy Chaplet. Bring your family and friends to
answer the call of the Child Jesus: "And have you spread through the world what our heavenly Mother requested of you?
www.bluearmy.com 908-689-1700 Ext. 210
38th Annual Padre Pio Day - Saturday, Aug. 26 World Apostolate of Fatima, Blue Army Shrine
674 Mountain View Road East, Asbury, NJ
Come to honor St. Padre Pio, Spiritual Father of the Blue Army. 11:00 am Confessions; 12:00
Angelus & Announcements - Event Chairman: Mario Bruschi; 12:15 Blessed Sacrament Procession; 12:30 Holy Hour: Father Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R.; 1:30 Holy Mass - Main Celebrant Most Rev. Gerald Walsh D.D., Aux. Bishop
Archdiocese of NY. www.bluearmy.com 908-689-1700 x210
Tricky Tray Auction Friday, October 6, 2017
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough
Over 100 gift certificates and many prizes including flat screen TV, outdoor grill, Kitchen Aid Mixer, iPad, 2 day vacation at a Pocono
Resort, household items, appliances, designer handbags, theme baskets, door prizes, food and a 50/50. Tickets are $15 which includes one sheet of tickets, door prize ticket, homemade desserts, coffee and tea. Tickets can be
preordered by contacting Marge 908-722-5894 or Betty at 908-725-0615. More information available on www.trickytray.com
Metuchen Cursillo Weekend - Fall 2017
The Metuchen Cursillo Movement will be holding their next Cursillo Weekends in the fall at the BLUE ARMY SHRINE in Asbury, NJ.
THE WOMEN’S WEEKEND - October 26-29 THE MEN’S WEEKEND is TBA.
Weekends start on Thursday evening and end
on Sunday afternoon.
Cursillo is a Spanish word meaning “short course,” - a short course in Christianity. A Cursillo Weekend is an “Encounter with Christ.”
It is something which will strengthen your faith and bring you closer to Jesus.
If you are interested in making a Cursillo Weekend, you may obtain an application from
our website at www.metcursillo.org or you may contact the Pre-Cursillo Chairperson, Lorri DeNoyelles at [email protected] or 732-738-1796. You may also contact Lucille Hess, Lay Director, at [email protected]. Early
registration is advisable, as space is limited.
