From the Pastor August 2, 201518th Sunday in

Ordinary Time - B

In week 8 of my summer sacred study series on the 4 Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs [EPFVN], which is one EP with 4 themes, we reflect on the first part after the Mystery of Faith acclamation which is sung or said by the people.This second half of each EPFVN, the part from the ‘Mystery of Faith’ acclamation to the ‘Amen,’ is also the same in the 4 EPFNV- with an added section unique to each one. Each particular set of petitions, which we will reflect on in a few weeks, matches the theme of each particular Preface; these additions come right before the Remembrance of the Dead and of all the Saints which is also the same in all four EPFVN. Here’s the first part of the second half of the EP which stays the same in all four variations.

Eucharistic Prayer For Various Needs - Post- Consecration

Then [after the Consecration] the Priest, with hands extended, says:

Therefore, holy Father, as we celebrate the memorial of Christ your Son, our

Savior,whom you led through his Passion

and Death on the Crossto the glory of the Resurrection,

and whom you have seated at your right hand,

we proclaim the work of your love until he comes again

and we offer you the Bread of lifeand the Chalice of blessing.

Look with favor on the oblation of your Church,

in which we show forth the paschal Sacrifice of Christ

that has been handed on to us, and grant that, by the power

of the Spirit of your love,we may be counted now

and until the day of eternityamong the members of your Son,

in whose Body and Blood we have communion.

”We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe.” As I wrote a few weeks ago, the

first paragraph above is called the Anamnesis. The opposite of the Greek word ‘anamnesis’ is ‘amnesia’ which means ‘to forget’ - so an ‘anamnesis’ helps us to remember … so don’t forget it!] The Crux of Christianity. After the people make their acclamation in the ‘Mystery of Faith’ which is addressed to Christ [“…we proclaim your Death, O Lord…” or “Save us, Savior…”] the Priest resumes the ‘orans’ or hands extended position as he addresses God the Father. The Priest both remembers and re-offers the eternal Sacrifice by which we are saved: the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ, made present again in the ‘Bread of life’ and the ‘Chalice of blessing’. For the core doctrine of our Faith and main purpose of Mass is to make Christ present so we can offer Him, receive Him - and become Him, What’s an Oblation? By definition, an oblation is the highest form of an offering or gift, that is: a sacrifice, presented to a god by a designated leader on behalf of all the people. While it is commonly believed that in ancient times all sorts of animals - and even humans were sacrificed to appease angry, offended gods, that may be mostly an urban legend. The Father did not mandate the crucifixion of His Son so He could be appeased … but to show - to PROVE His boundless love for us! At Mass we renew Christ’s sacrifice - and join ourselves and our oblations primarily to show our love for God. We Must Hand On What Is Handed On To Us. Last week I mentioned how in Saint Paul’s account of the Last Supper he wrote. “I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you.” [1 Corinthians 11:24] So we must first accurately RECEIVE all Jesus did and handed onto His Apostles - and then accurately HAND ON all that is entrusted to us. That’s why the Church is so insistent on being faithful to what she did not create but RECEIVED from the Lord Himself! Another Epiclesis: Send Your Holy Spirit On Us. After recalling the main events of our salvation, the Priest then asks God the Holy Spirit to unite all who are soon to enter into Holy Communion with the Eucharistic Lord and each other. For receiving Holy Communion presupposes we are one Body in Christ, strengthens our union with God and

one another, and outwardly expresses that union for all to see. Next week: a break in our summer series to honor our Blessed Mother’s Assumption into heaven.

In His holy Name,

Rev. Thomas J. SerafinMass or Communion Prayer Service

IntentionsSaturday Vigil: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmRobert Perezr/o: his family

Sunday 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amIsabella Perrotta Erickson

r/o: Vera & Susie & Becca9:30 amCarmelina Lombardi

r/o: Maria DeSapio11:30 am Melissa Legacki

r/o: Steven & Maureen SharpeMonday

9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy CommunionTuesday Saint John Vianney

9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy CommunionWednesday

9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy CommunionThursday The Transfiguration of the Lord

9:00 amMary Mineccir/o: Ann & Jim Letchford

Friday9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy

CommunionSaturday Vigil: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmAnthony Tiernor/o: Cadwallader family

Sunday 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amDorothy Hickey

r/o: Janet & Chris Malzone9:30 amJohn Sekely

r/o: Barnes family11:30 am Antonio Tavares

r/o: his grandchildren+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + + +The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week

in memory of Richard Lenskold

as requested by his family+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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weekin celebration of the 50th Wedding

Anniversary ofStan & Loraine Richmond

as requested by Judy Herdman+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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will burn this weekin memory of Jeanie Roszkowski

as requested by Brian & Lois DornanTravelling this summer?

Summer is a great season for us to spend time relaxing and rejuvenating. If you are travelling for vacation, the valuable resource of www.masstimes.org is a great place to find Mass schedules while you are away from home. Safe travels!

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

Jack BolandCarol ClericoDan CummingsJames HegadornMary HotalingKathy IbbetsonSamuel JohnJosephine Knobloch

Dave KreutzerJulianne MazurAnn PadovaniZarefth ParveezChris SantellaAnthony SorrentinoChristopher Viscuso

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

Ministers of the LiturgyWe acknowledge with appreciation the following

Liturgical Ministers who will serve at next weekend’s Masses: August 8 & 9

5:00 PM MassSacristan: Mary Cestra; EMs: Diane Luceri, Tom Luceri, Susan Mania, James McQuade, Lisa O’Connell, Thomas O’Connell, Pat Ramachandran, Fran Riccardi; Readers: Douglas Tapp, Norma Santella; Altar Servers: Jacob Romano, Mason Verdicchio, Emma Carman, Hadley Sheridan

8:00 AM MassSacristan: Barbara Lieto; EMs: Ann Letchford, David Madovoy, Gertrude Neis, Fran McAfee, Florence Dzwonczyk, Steve Dzwonczyk, Fred Fischl, Nancy Fischl; Readers: Cliff Jorgensen, Fred Gentzel; Altar Servers: Sarah Wooby, Evan Wooby, Grace Jension, Luke Jenison

9:30 AM MassSacristan: Sharon Boehmer; EMs: Maureen Lybarger, Thomas Middleton, Dorothy Scarpa, Jack Gosdick, Kathy Gosdick, Fran Wasitowski, Frank Catanzareti, Paul Witko; Readers: John Lybarger, Santo Auriemma; Altar Servers: Chris Vinella, Breanna Vinella, Gianna Uvari, Sara Rothemich

11:30 AM MassSacristan: Celeste & Greg Herzhauser; EMs: Terry Walten, Bob Kloss, Laurie Markowski, Cathy Kloss, Evelyn Balunis, Monica Haldeman, Patricia Petrelli, Maureen Sammis; Readers: Robert Lucchesi, Rich Kilpatrick; Altar Servers: Jenna Kotlar, Nick Merola, Stephanie Kornspan, Bryan Kotlar

“Choose this day whom you shall serve…As for me and my family,

we serve the Lord.”- Joshua 2:1

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

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

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

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

2502Youth Ministries

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

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

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

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

Last Weekend’s CollectionJuly 26 $11,547.04

Thank you!Renegotiated Mortgage Information

New Mortgage (5/1/2015) $ 1,865,560.60Principal Paid to Date $ 5,820.42Interest Paid to Date $ 6,586.47Current Balance (6/1/2015) $ 1,859,740.16Monthly Payment $ 12,406.89

Some Ways to Bring Stewardship into Your Life:As a Family . . . Give thanks to God as a family through prayer and service.As Parishioners . . . Attend Mass and receive the sacraments on a regular basis. As an Individual . . . Begin each day by thanking God for gifts and generosity to

you and your loved ones.

Brief Eucharistic Adoration at the end of Masses

July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16The 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th Sundays in Ordinary

Time - B

In the 3-year cycle of Sunday readings, Year ‘A’ highlights Matthew’s Gospel; the current Year ‘B’ is Mark and Year ‘C’ is Luke. Mark’s Gospel, the shortest, does not cover the year, so for 5 weeks we read from Chapter 6 of John’s Gospel: the ‘Bread of Life Discourse’ in which Jesus declares, “I am the Bread of Life!” For 4 weeks we will end Mass with a brief taste of an ancient ritual: Eucharistic Adoration. [The theme of the 5th week is less Eucharistic, so we will not have Adoration.]

Jesus often said we need to be in His Presence: “Come to me, all who labor … and I will give you rest.” [Matthew 11:28] “I am with you always until the end of time.” [28:20] “Can you not watch one hour with me?” [Mark 14:37] “Remain in me as I remain in you.”

[John 15:4] How blessed are they who ‘make a visit’ to the Blessed Sacrament … just to be in Christ’s Real Presence! Each weekend’s Mass will end similarly: after Communion has been distributed, the Blessed Sacrament will remain on the Altar as all remain kneeling. Then all stand for the Prayer after Communion, [announcements are made earlier] and then kneel again to sing a hymn of various traditions that adores or extols Christ’s Real Presence. After the Sacrament is reposed in the Tabernacle, all stand for the Blessing, Dismissal and an instrumental Recessional. On July 26 and August 2 the Hosts will be left in the usual ciborium for Adoration; no incense is used; on August 9 and 16 we will ‘expose’ the Sacrament in a monstrance, which requires at least 4 candles and incense. On August 9 Mass will end as above; on the 16th the Priest, donning a humeral veil, will impart the Eucharistic Blessing. May this taste of this venerable rite help us better appreciate Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, and encourage more people to frequently ‘visit’ the Tabernacle during the week to ‘watch one hour’ [Mark 14:37] with our Eucharistic Lord.Note: since Christ is equally present when the Host is ‘exposed’ in a monstrance, in a ciborium or in the Tabernacle, a SINGLE knee genuflection is the proper sign of reverence; the ‘double knee’ genuflection during adoration, taught to many of us, has been suppressed. [C.f.: Order for the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist, #9, from the document Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass, #84.]

Catechetical SundaySeptember 13, 2015This Year’s Theme:

Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person. A Year of

Mercy.

Upcoming RF MeetingsAug. 9, 2015 - Grade Coord. Mtg-10:30 ACRAug. 16, 2015 - Bldg Coord/Hall Mon. Mtg 10:30Aug. 30, 2015 - Catechist/Aide Mtg 10:30-HFR

Thinking of Becoming a Catechist or a Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

Leader?Pass on the Good News!

What good news? The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic Faith! This fall, over 800 children and young people, kindergarten to grade 8 will sign up to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a Catechist for Faith Formation. Be a CLOW Leader for pre-school to 4th grade children. CLOW is offered Saturday evening and Sunday mornings at each Mass. Mon, Tues, and Weds classes are offered for the school year. You are almost sure to find a time that fits your schedule. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! We provide you with training, materials, and support. Classes begin Sept. 8th. If interested, please contact the RF office at 908-284-2929 x23 or email mnawab@easeton.net+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Mandatory Training for all New Catechists

Echoes of Faith - The Methodology SetMethodology Part 1: New Catechist TrainingSunday, August 9 - 10:30AM-12PM ORTuesday, August 25 - 7:00-8:30 PMMethodology Part 2: Catechism of the Catholic ChurchSunday, September 13 - 10:30AM-12:30PM

Attention Parents of Upcoming 2 nd

GradersMark Your Calendars!

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

Religious Formation News

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 2014 to May 2015. 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. 2015 to May 2016. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Religious Formation office at 908-284-2929 x23 or email mnawab@easeton.net; the RF Office direct number is 908-284-2929 or email the RF Secretary at gperez@easeton.net. I look forward to meeting all of you as we begin the Catechetical year together.God bless you and your family. Sincerely,Mariam Nawab PCL908-284-2929 Ext23mnawab@easeton.net“Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3

***DATE CHANGE ***RELIGIOUS FORMATION

CLASSES RESUMESEPTEMBER 8,

2015

We are now offering Religious Formation Classes for Children

entering:

KINDERGARTENAT NO COST!

Beginning in September 2015Tuesday Afternoons 4:45-6:00pm

Adult Faith Formation

All Catholics are encouraged to learn about your faith and to deepen your relationship with Christ. See below for specific ways you can do so right here at SEAS! If you have questions or would like to register for any of our AFF programs, please contact Diane Luceri:

782-1475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net

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

September 30th - December 9th, 2015Join us for this study on the Prophetic books of the Bible. In this program you will: Discover who the prophets were, what

their message was, and why they are important to us.

Understand how the central message of the prophets is one of love, proclaiming the mercy of God for his children.

See how their powerful words speak to us today, shedding light on our faith and our lives.

Materials required: workbook ($35), New American Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church. Can’t make it to all the sessions? Can’t come to any sessions at all but would love to do this study? We will have a new option for this program to access this study “virtually.” This will become available in August - stay tuned for more information.

Beloved: Program for Married Couples

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

Join with other couples in the parish for fellowship and for a chance to explore the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage as revealed in Sacred Scripture - and see how this can make a difference in your marriage! There is no cost or materials required for this program. We will meet every other week, but each session stands on its own. Please register by contacting Diane Luceri.

Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained

Has someone ever questioned you about your faith and you did not know how to respond? Do you have some questions about our Faith? Then join us for these sessions. Symbolon asks the questions everyone is asking…and provides the answers! There is no cost and no materials required for these sessions. Sessions meet throughout the year beginning in October at the same time as RF classes: Mondays (4:45-6pm, 7-8:30 pm), Tuesdays (4:45-6pm, 6:30-7:45 pm), and Wednesdays (4:45-6pm) and on Tuesday mornings (9:30-11 am). Each session stands on its own, so come whenever you’d like.

Symbolon Fall Schedule—The Sacraments:Week of: TopicOct. 12: The Journey of FaithOct. 26: The Sacraments ~ Baptism and

ConfirmationNov. 2: EucharistNov. 9: Walk through the MassNov. 16: Penance and Anointing of the SickNov. 30: Matrimony and Holy OrdersLighthouse Catholic Media CDs and BooksA great way to learn more about the Catholic Faith on your own is with inspirational Catholic books and CDs. We have several new titles for you to choose from at amazing prices - only $3 a CD, $4 for a book, and $5 for a DVD: What Every Catholic Needs to Know about the Pope.

Featured CD: Signs of Life: Catholic Customs and their Biblical Roots. Dr. Scott Hahn guides us to a deeper faith through the Old Testament historical roots that underlie Catholic beliefs and practices. Dr. Hahn clears up common misconceptions about specific liturgical rituals and traditions and responds to the objections raised about themFeatured Book: Walking with Purpose. Does your life feel out of control? Do you feel that you are doing so many things that you are doing none of them well? As a mother of seven, Lisa Brenninkmeyer shares her experience in finding the key to living a busy life with inner calm by identifying key priorities, with keeping God at the head of the list!***Books and CDs can be found on the kiosks in the hallway outside the narthex of the church and in the hallway outside the parish hall.

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

+ Have you been considering the possibility of becoming a member of the Catholic Church?

+ Is there someone in your life - a spouse, fiancé, child - with whom you’d like to share their Catholic Faith?

+ Have you been coming to Mass for years and feel now is the time for you to become a member of the parish community?

Whatever your reasons might be for choosing to become Catholic, beneath that choice is God who is calling you to “Come and see!”The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way in which adults become fully active, participating members of the Catholic Church.The RCIA is intended for: adults who are not baptized, adults who have been baptized into a

non-Catholic denomination, Catholics who have been baptized but

have never received Eucharist or Confirmation.

We extend an invitation now to “Come and see” - see how Jesus may be calling you, see what the RCIA process entails and how it can make a difference in your life! Note that now is the time to ask questions, to listen and to be open to the Spirit of God - Commitment to the process may follow in the weeks and months ahead. For more information, please contact Diane Luceri at 782-1475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net. Adult Catholics needing Confirmation should also contact Diane.

SEAS News

Respect for Life RosaryAugust 2 - After all Sunday Masses

The Knights of Columbus and Respect for Life Ministry will continue to lead the Rosary for Life on the first Sunday of the month - Sunday, August 2 - in the chapel after all Sunday Masses. Make the Rosary a part of your - and your family’s - life!

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AMRespect Life Eucharistic

AdorationAll are welcome to join us on Monday, August 3 immediately after the

morning Prayer Service for one hour of Eucharistic Adoration.

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

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Any child who has already received First Holy Communion and wishes to become part of the SEAS Altar Server Ministry is invited to attend a training session on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM in the church. At

least one parent should accompany the child to this session as important information about the ministry will be shared as well. Training should take approximately one hour. After a period of observing current Altar Servers at Mass, newly-trained servers will be ‘albed’ on Seton Sunday and added to the schedule.All interested in this ministry should email Suzanne Wooby at woobyfamily@comcast.net with child's name, grade, and email address.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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Last fall we asked if anyone was interested in joining the ministry that cleans and refills the holy water fonts weekly. We are trying to compile a list of the people who answered that call. If you are currently helping with this ministry, please let the Parish Office know either by email at parishoffice@easeton.net or phone at 908-782-1475 x10.If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact the Parish Office.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Thursday, August 13, 10 AM-12 Noon and also 7-8:30 PM. ALL are welcome! Come whenever it fits your schedule!If you know someone who could use one of our shawls, or for more information, please call Judy Herdman at 908-782-7973.

Seton Men’s Club - Upcoming MeetingThe next meeting sponsored by the Men’s Club will be on Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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We look forward to our first meeting of next year on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 PM. Judy Ashcraft has agreed lead our first meeting of the next year with her presentation on the Shroud of Turin.Sister Mary Cleary has informed us that the title for her presentation at the WSG Day of

Reflection on Saturday, October 10 will be "Untying the Knots of Our Lives with God's Mercy".+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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The following items are needed to keep our shelves filled:Non-sweet CerealGranola BarsFruit JuiceNutsFlour

OatmealSnack size containers of fruit cups, pudding and Jello

Keep the Personal Care items coming as well:Laundry detergentDeodorantsBar SoapShampoo/ConditionerDisposable razorsShaving cream

Feminine care productsToilet paperFacial tissuesAdult incontinency

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People GiveFor Not Going To Church

We all try to find ways to justify our lack of Mass attendance and believe (momentarily) that our justification will convince ourselves and others of their correctness. Today we continue our look at some of the most popular excuses along with a humorous and realistic response.5: Sunday is the Only Day I can Sleep inOur parish has Mass times conducive to sleeping in - Saturday 5:00 pm and Sunday 11:30 am. We all know if there is something we really want to do on a Sunday - like your soccer game, fishing, golfing, a day in the City - we will drag our sorry, tired selves out of bed to do it. Spare a little time for God who gives you everything; give God 50 minutes of the time that He gave you in the first place to say “Thank you!” You can do it.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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This Weekend’s ReadingsEighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15The Israelites complain that Moses led them to the desert and there is no food for them there. Then the Lord told Moses he would

rain down bread from heaven so the people might know that “I, the Lord, am your God.” God did as he had promised and in the morning the people found the bread that he had given them.Second Reading: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24Paul tells the Ephesians that they must give up their old way of life and live in accordance with the truth that Christ has brought them. He reminds them to acquire a spiritual way of thinking, and to remember that they are made in God’s image and act accordingly.Gospel: John 6:24-35The people Jesus had fed on five loaves of bread follow him, and Jesus tells them they should not be looking for perishable food, but for spiritual food. The people want a sign that they should believe in him. He explains that he is the bread of life, and anyone who believes will not experience hunger or thirst. The people did not fully understand that he was speaking in the spiritual sense, and not of actual food.

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Next Weekend’s ReadingsNineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: I Kings 19:4-8Second Reading: Ephesians 4:30-5:2Gospel: John 6:41-51

Around the Diocese

Blood DriveThere will be a blood drive at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 390 Route 523 in Whitehouse Station on Sunday, August 9, from 8:45 a.m. until 1:45 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.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Slavic Dinner Wednesday, August 12,

2015St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor the Slavic Dinner on Wednesday, August 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. The dinner will be held in the St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough. The cost is $13.00 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5.00 for Children (8 and under) and includes all you can eat Pirohi, Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage. A new feature of the dinner is a surprise entrée each month specially selected and prepared by St. Mary’s chef John Pagano. Orders to go are available. For more information contact: St. Mary’s at 908-725-0615.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Diocese of Metuchen Catholic Cemeteries

You are cordially invited to the dedication ceremony of the Statue of the Blessed Mother Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM.

Holy Cross Cemetery840 Cranbury South River Rd., Jamesburg,

NJ.Rev. Msgr. William Benwell, V.G. presiding.

Refreshments will be served.Kindly respond by August 10, 2015 to 732-463-1424 or cemeteries@diometuchen.org+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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You Can Help Your Marriage -Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille is sponsored by the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen, to help couples through difficult times in their marriages. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in not only saving hurting marriages, but also in bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or even divorced.For confidential information about the September program beginning with a

weekend on September 18-20, call the Family Life Office 732-562-1990 x1705 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.To register call Tom & Pat McTague (evenings) 732-583-4468 or (days) Rich & Annette Colasuonno 732-236-0671.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

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D.E.P.T.H.S.Diocesan Certification of Enrichment and Education Pastoral Skills, Theology, Human Development and Spirituality

September 12, 2015St. John Neumann Pastoral Center

146 Metlars Lane, PiscatawaySession 1: Introduction to Scripture (9:30 AM-Noon), led by Jodie D’Angiolillo, Director, Office of EvangelizationSession II: Lay Ministry & Leadership (12:30-3:00 PM), led by Jennifer Hinton, Director, Lay Ministry & Leadership OfficePre-registration required - Mary Ann Giannone, mgiannone@diometuchen.org. Lunch is on your own. No fee for this program.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

World Apostolate of Fatima,Our Lady's Blue Army

674 Mountain View Road, Washington, NJ

On Thursday, August 13, celebrate the Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima:

10:30 AM Confessions12:00 PM Outdoor Rosary Procession12:30 PM Speaker: Rev. Michael

Venditti1:00 PM Holy Mass

Celebrant: Most Rev. Frank Caggiano3:00 PM 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. www.bluearmy.com 908-689-1700+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +World Youth Day

July 22, 2016 - August 1, 2016For information or to register contact the Diocese of Metuchen Office of Young Adult Ministry, Rev. Edmund Luciano by email at Young.adult@diometuchen.org or by phone at 732-562-1990 x1635. Information will be updated periodically on www.diometuchen.org/krakow2016. Pilgrims must be 18 at time of travel or must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Stewardship of Talent

Stewardship is also about realizing the gift of our abilities and talents and then sharing them with others. Sister Thea Bowman used to say, “If you know how to do something, show someone who doesn’t know how to do it. If you know how to read, teach someone who doesn’t.”

2015 Empty Bowl Event on Friday, October 23

Preparations are underway for the annual "The Empty Bowl" event which will be sponsored by the Flemington Area Food Pantry on Friday, October 23 at the Flemington Methodist Church on the corner of Main St. and Maple Avenue in Flemington. The lunch highlights bowls created by local potters which participants can take home with them, as a reminder that there are those who have "empty bowls" in our area. This will be the 19th year that the community has been invited to help fight hunger by sharing a meal of soup, salad, bread and homemade desserts, all furnished by local restaurants or made by Food Pantry volunteers.This year's lunch will feature soups from Susan Peterson, owner of Teaberry's Restaurant in Flemington (and winner of the 2014 Flemington Rotary Soup Cook-Off) and from long-time donor Mark Drabich, whose contribution will emphasize ingredients from his Metropolitan Seafood Company in Lebanon. Innovations for 2015, in addition to the extended hours, include a new dessert menu and a box of homemade cookies with each take-out lunch order. There is also a pottery sale, which profits the pantry, at the church during the luncheon hours which have been extended to 11 AM to 3 PM.You may purchase tickets for $25 for adults and $7 for children in advance on the Food

Pantry website, www.flemingtonfoodpantry.org, or by visiting the Pantry during the hours of operation from 9 to 11:30 AM, Monday through Thursday. The Pantry is located at 154 Route 31 North in Flemington, behind Walmart. Tickets will also be available at the door. Take-out orders, which will contain soup, salad, bread, homemade cookies and a bowl, will also be available.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + + +Join the Diocese of Metuchen delegation

for this historic first visit of Pope Francis to the United States

Seats are still available.The Diocese of Metuchen invites you to participate in a pilgrimage to Philadelphia for the Mass to be celebrated there by Pope Francis on September 27, 2015. The Holy Father announced last November that he will come to Philadelphia for the eighth World Meeting of Families being held there. He will celebrate a public Mass with a million or more participants on Sunday, September 27 on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in full view of the crowds arrayed from the museum down the Ben Franklin Parkway. No tickets are required for the Mass. No general seating will be available. The Mass is a standing event.The Diocese has made arrangements for bus transportation from various locations throughout the diocese. A number of parishes/groups are also running bus trips to the Papal Mass. The Papal Mass is tentatively scheduled for 4 pm. The exact schedule is not yet available from the event planners in Philadelphia, but we anticipate very early departure times. Once we have a clear picture of the number of people who want to participate from each site, we will assign bus coordinators and send confirmation materials with precise details. Prayer and reflection resources will also be provided to enable pilgrims to share a common experience as the Diocesan Church in preparation for and on the day of this special event. The round trip bus reservation and pilgrimage package will be approximately $55. per person. Each participant is responsible for their own meal costs on that

day and also any train/shuttle expenses from the parking lot to the event site and back. Pilgrims should be physically fit and prepared to walk several miles. Reservations for bus seats are limited and will be accepted on a “first-come first-served” basis. For those interested in reserving a bus seat, you may do so starting on July 8, 2015 using the preferred online method by visiting: www.diometuchen.org/WMOF.You may also register via phone by calling 732-562-1990 ext. 1543 during the hours of 10 am -1 pm, Monday thru Friday starting on July 8, 2015. All payments will be by credit card only. Space is limited. There will be no refunds. Once the seats are filled, a waiting list will be formed. All participants must make payment and agree to the Trip Terms and Conditions before reservations will be confirmed. Additional details regarding the Pilgrimage will be sent out at the end of the summer.Bus Trip Pick-Up Locations:• Immaculate Conception, Annandale• St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bridgewater• St. Cecelia, Iselin• St. John Neumann Center, Piscataway• Our Lady of the Mount, Warren• St. Joseph, Washington