From the Pastor September 13, 201524th Sunday in

Ordinary Time - B

In week 13 of my summer sacred study series on the 4 Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs [EPFVN], which is one EP with 4 themes, we reflect on the special intentions particular to EPFVN-IV: Jesus, Who Went About Doing Good. These inserts are added after the anamnesis [remember], offering, epiclesis [calling down the Holy Spirit on those entering into Holy Communion] and before we remember the dead and the Saints.

EPFVN - IV: Jesus, Who Went About Doing Good - Special Intentions

The Priest, with hands extended, says:Bring your Church, O Lord,

to perfect faith and charity, togetherwith N. our Pope and N. our Bishop,

with all Bishops, Priests and Deacons,

and the entire people you have made your own.

Open our eyes to the needs of our brothers and sisters;

inspire in us words and actions to comfort

those who labor and are burdened.Make us serve them truly, after the

example of Christ and at his command.And may your Church stand as a living witness

to truth and freedom, to peace and justice,

that all people may be raised up to a new hope.

Perfect Faith & Charity. In one of our Lord’s most daunting challenges He said, “Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” [Matthew 5:48] The first special petition in this EP asks God to ‘bring’ us closer to this goal with the help of His grace. For God never lowers the bar; rather, He forgives those who seek His pardon and peace when they fail, which enables them to learn from their mistakes. However, as the rest of this first petition reminds us: we are not merely in a teacher/student relationship with the Lord; we are bonded to God by a design of His own making, which we reflect on next.

We Are God’s Own People. As God’s children through baptismal adoption, we are forged to the Lord in a loving parent/child relationship. This has radical implications for our dealings with one another - in this life and the next. For God will ask us what He asked Cain: “What have you done to Abel … where is your brother? And when Cain smugly retorted, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” the Lord exacted a dreadful punishment on Cain for disrespecting his brother’s life. [C.f. Genesis 4:9-12] God will hold us equally responsible for our brothers and sisters - if we do not respect and care for their life. ”Lord, I want to see.” Before Jesus cured a blind man He asked the man what I always thought was rhetorical - if not downright silly - question: “What do you want me to do for you?” to which the blind man replied, “Master, I want to see.” [C.f. Mark 10:51] But when you think about it, do we really always want to see and hear? Do we not turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to those in need? Don’t we often ‘keep our mouth shut’ - as well as our wallets and bank accounts - rather than get involved in the wellbeing of all in need? This leads to the next petition about … Christ’s EXAMPLE and COMMAND. Jesus not only TOLD us what to do and how to do it … He SHOWED us how to be channels of His loving compassion and healing touch. So when we ‘comfort those who labor and are burdened,’ we are not simply doing ‘a nice thing’ … we are fulfilling a divine commandment! We Must Be Living Witnesses to a New Hope. As Jesus said, “all will know you are my disciples if you love one another.” [John 13:35] Here’s a recap of what a 2nd Century letter, written by a pagan to a Roman authority, said about Christians back then: “They live in their own countries as though they were only passing through … play a full role as citizens, but their [earthly] homeland is a foreign country … they marry and have children, but do not expose them … share meals, but not their wives ... live in the flesh, but are not governed by the desires of the flesh … obey laws, but live on a level that transcends the law.” Would people in OUR time say the same of us? Can we truly sing that vintage Native

American sounding tune, still found in our hymnals, ’They’ll Know We Are Christians’ … by OUR love IN ACTION for each other and for all God’s people?

In His holy Name,

Rev. Thomas J. SerafinMass or Communion Prayer Service

IntentionsSaturday Vigil: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmJosephine Grillir/o: Theresa Kelly

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

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

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

Kennedy, herhusband, Joseph & children,

Joseph,Devin & Cameryn

r/o: Greg & Alida ScheuermannMonday The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

9:00 amCatherine Antkowiakr/o: Betty Franck

Tuesday Our Lady of Sorrows9:00 amAlba Morelli

r/o: Janis MorelliWednesday Saints Cornelius and Cyprian

9:00 amVincent Comiskeyr/o: David & Lynn Ambrose

Thursday9:00 am

r/o:Friday

9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy CommunionSaturday Vigil: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmRenee Knowlesr/o: Anita & Larry Wuest

Sunday 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amThomas Kaminski

r/o: Dominick Critelli9:30 amMary Bonsignore

r/o: Elizabeth Bonsignore11:30 am Dolores Saracho

r/o: her familyLast Weekend’s Collection

September 6 $Thank you!

Renegotiated Mortgage InformationNew Mortgage (5/1/2015) $1,865,560.60Principal Paid to Date $ 17,735.54Interest Paid to Date $ 19,485.13Current Balance (as of 8/1/2015) $1,847,825.06Monthly Payment $ 12,406.89

The Exaltation of the Holy CrossBring any new cross or image of Christ crucified to Mass on Monday, September 14, for a special blessing on the Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Every Catholic home should have images of Our Lord’s Passion, God’s greatest act of love - for us! Does yours?

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

Jack BolandJoseph ClarkCarol ClericoBill DeLiseShirley FreyMary HotalingKathy IbbetsonSamuel JohnJosephine Knobloch

Dave KreutzerJulianne MazurAnn PadovaniArjan PanjwaniZarefth ParveezAnthony SorrentinoPaul UrbanChristopher Viscuso

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

2nd Collection This Weekend - Peter’s Pence

In today’s 2nd collection, we are supporting Pope Francis in his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be as generous as your means allow.

Feast of Saint FrancisAnimal Blessing

Saturday, October 3 - 3:30 PMOn Saturday, October 3, at 3:30 PM we will celebrate our annual Animal Blessing! All animals large and small are welcome to attend this blessing as long as they are accompanied by a human! We are asking all who attend

to bring a donation for the Saint Hubert Animal Shelter in Branchburg. Please note this is also an S.R.F. event. Refer to your event calendar or call your grade coordinator for more information.

TODAY - September 13SEAS Blood Drive

SEAS blood drive will be on Sunday, September 13 from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Please consider sharing the Gift of Life!

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

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

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

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

Youth MinistriesAltar Servers..............Suzanne Wooby ~ 369-6390Children’s Choir...............Coleen Cucci ~ 346-0367

Children’s Liturgy (CLOW)......Kelly Robison ~ 284-2234Religious Formation Main Line.................284-2929

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

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

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

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’sTwelfth Annual

Sunday September 20, 2015

1:00 - 5:00 PMON PARISH GROUNDS

of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ChurchMusic by

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after all MassesGET YOUR TICKETS THIS WEEKEND!

Donations appreciated.The Pope and Abortion Forgiveness

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

Ministers of the LiturgyThe following Liturgical Ministers will serve at

next weekend’s Masses: September 19 & 205:00 PM Mass

Sacristan: Marion & John Bergen; EMs: Fran

Riccardi, James McQuade, Susan Mania, Pat Ramachandran, Edward Koch, Rita Koch, Lisa O’Connell, Thomas O’Connell; Readers: Joe Mania, John Polkowski; Altar Servers: Jacob Romano, Samantha Chavez, Daniel Bindas, Kristen Bindas

8:00 AM MassSacristan: Barbara Lieto; EMs: Carol Altomare, Judy Ashcraft, Russ Balunis, Dee Bovino, Bob Clark, Jackie Cornetta, Jeanmarie Dool, Rick Dool; Readers: Anita Wuest, David Geisler; Altar Servers: Sarah Wooby, Justin Cornetta, Maddie Dowe, Evan Wooby

9:30 AM MassSacristan: Helen & Pete Thornton; EMs: Maureen Lybarger, Barbara Hartom, Christine Kukel, Dorothy Scarpa, Linda Williams, Bill Weber, Lisa Weber, Liz Bonsignore; Readers: Sharon Boehmer, Louis Ambio; Altar Servers: Kyle Robison, Gianna Uvari, Katelyn Richardson, Matthew Richardson

11:30 AM MassSacristan: Bob & Cathy Kloss; EMs: Linda Klug, Bob Kloss, Cathy Kloss, Christine Walker, Karen Geddis, Evelyn Balunis, Patricia Petrelli, Monica Haldeman, Mike Sch7uler, Helen Schuler, Larry Dawkins, Lynne Dawkins; Readers: Christina Schuler, Fred Gentzel; Altar Servers: Jenna Kotlar, Bryan Kotlar, Matthew Lauber, Stephanie Kornspan

Religious Formation News

Happy Catechetical Sunday

Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person. A Year of MercyCatechetical Sunday Blessings

September 13, 2015On Catechetical Sunday, parishes across the country will honor those who share in the evangelizing and teaching mission of the Church through a special rite of commissioning and blessing.Here at “St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church” the following Catechists, Teachers, Parish Minsters and Parents will be commissioned to share the faith of the Church with the adults, families, youth, and children of the parish.Renee AltomonteSusan Apisa

Patti MaherAlexandra Mannix

Robert BeseckerNick BeykirchBarbara BoelterDiane BucklandAndrea CarmanGabrielle CarusoGrace CarusoLeona ChludzinskiBarbara CiempolaTim ConnollyChristine DellaPennaDonna DonovanEllen GentzelTracey GiannourisLinda HayserMaryBeth HickeyPaul HuffTracy JenkinsonAmarylis JimenezDebbie KaminskyTheresa KellyLaureen LauberJohn LybargerMaureen Lybarger

Tina MerolaKathy MillerLuisa NastasiColleen NejmehAlexa PerezChristopher PhelanJoya Ricci-RinerMaria RiveroNettie RivitusoKelly RobisonGladys RodriguezBarbara RussoPamela SausDot ScarpaChristina SchulerJanet ScottMaddy SiasAnthony SiniscalcoPat SnyderNicole StanawayKatia TempalskyWalter UrbanMarian WasitowskiJeri Williamson

I thank each of you for showing us how to live our faith! We will be sure to pray for you throughout the coming year.

Mariam Nawab PCL“Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3

Faith Stories of Our CatechistsMy name is Maureen Lybarger and I have been asked to speak to you regarding my experiences as a catechist. I have been a catechist for 8 years including teaching our young people in the Religious Formation program, being a member of the RCIA team that instructs adults seeking to enter the Catholic Church, as well as facilitating in our Adult Faith Formation program.Each of these experiences has one thing in common - sharing my faith with those in our parish. Teaching the children in RF, (I teach 5th, 6th, or 7th grades), is often challenging and you don't always know if anything sticks!! But when a child learns something and gives you that one right response, it makes it all worth it!Joining our RCIA catechumens and candidates on their faith journey to full communion with the Catholic Church is always rewarding. As a cradle Catholic, I am in awe of those that make the choice as adults to join our Faith. After completing the RCIA program, many of them often want to pass on that faith experience to

others, whether as catechists or by serving in some other ministry.Facilitating in the AFF program helps me to grow in my faith. We can learn so much from each other by studying the bible together and then discussing and sharing insights and experiences with others in small groups. All of these experiences help me to grow in my faith. In all of them I am growing and learning along with those I am teaching or leading.There are many opportunities here at SEAS to get involved and grow in your faith. Check the bulletin or speak with Mariam Nawab or Diane Luceri for more information.

Religious Formation Upcoming EventsSept. 13 Catechetical Sunday 9:30 MassSept. 14 Monday Classes ResumeSept. 19, 20 FHC Prep -Sign In BeginsSept. 21 FHC Prep -Parent Mtg 12:30or7:30Sept. 26, 27 Confirmation Prep-Rite of

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

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

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.

Adult Faith Formation

On this Catechetical Sunday, we thank God for the blessings of the following catechists who have answered the call of Christ to bring the “Good News” to others by facilitating in our Adult Faith Formation programs at SEAS:

Judy Ashcraft Donna OstromanColeen Cucci Kelly RobisonDiane Luceri Helen SchulerDavid Geisler Laura SepesiJohn Lybarger Helen ThorntonMaureen Lybarger Peter ThorntonKathy Miller Walter Urban

Janis MorelliRegistration is open for all of our fall Adult Faith Formation programs which take place in the Holy Family Room at SEAS—one or more will be sure to inspire you and enrich your life! For more information - or to register for any program - call Diane Luceri at 782-1475 x 14 or email her at dluceri@easeton.net.

Beloved: Program for Married Couples

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

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

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

September 30th - December 9th, 2015Come to a deeper understanding of the work and message of Jesus with this bible study of several key prophets including Hosea, Jonah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. Beginning with this program, we now have an online capability to supplement our bible study programs. Our program will run as usual, beginning with hospitality and prayer, then breaking into discussion groups on the

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

Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained

This program is perfect for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith in a way that is easy to understand. Sessions are offered at several times throughout the week, so there is sure to be a time that works for your schedule! In addition, the schedule is ideal for those who have a child in the Religious Formation program as sessions meet at the same time as RF classes—when you bring your child, stay and learn about the faith yourself! There is no cost and no materials required for these sessions. Sessions meet throughout the year beginning the week of October 19th at the following times: Mondays (4:45-6pm, 7-8:30 pm), Tuesdays (4:45-6pm, 6:30-7:45 pm), and Wednesdays (4:45-6pm) and on Tuesday mornings (9:30-11 am). Each session stands on its own, so come whenever you’d like. *If you are interested, please contact Diane Luceri for a complete schedule and to be kept up to date on program specifics.

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

On this Catechetical Sunday, we thank God for the blessings of the following catechists who have answered the call of Christ to bring

the “Good News” to others by teaching those seeking to become Catholic through the RCIA:

David Geisler John LybargerChristine Kukel Maureen LybargerDiane Luceri Laura Sepesi

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?Whatever your reasons might be for choosing to become Catholic, beneath that choice is God who is calling you to “Come and see!”The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way in which adults become fully active, participating members of the Catholic Church. Through this process non-Christian adults are prepared for Baptism, Confirmation and first Eucharist, and non-Catholic Christians and Catholics who are only baptized are prepared for Confirmation and first Eucharist, which takes place at the Easter Vigil.Ready to find out more?+ Come to any Mass the weekend of September 19th & 20th. There will be speakers at each Mass talking about their experience in the RCIA. Following each Mass you will have the opportunity to talk with the speaker and the RCIA team to receive more information and to have any questions answered. + Come to an Inquiry session—weekly sessions will begin on Sunday, October 11th

from 10:30 am-12noon. This is a time to ask questions to find out more about the Catholic Faith.+ Contact our RCIA Director, Diane Luceri, at 782-1475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net, at any time to find out more information or to set up an appointment. Adult Catholics needing Confirmation should also contact Diane.

Youth Ministries

WINGS: Parish PicnicHelp is needed for our YOUTH BOOTH at the parish picnic - we need face painters, game leaders, craft helpers, and more! If you can help, we have a prep meeting on September 16 at 6:30 pm in the RF office, or just show up Sunday, September 20 at the picnic (set up starts 11am)! Please sign up online through the WINGS website at www.seasyouth.webs.com or email Jenni Clark at jclark@easeton.net if you have questions.

ROOTS: Students in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in our ROOTS activities. There is a planning meeting for leaders and WINGS teens to prepare for our year of fun and faith on September 24 in the RF office from 6:30-8:30 pm. Our ROOTS Kickoff party is on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 pm. If anyone can recommend an affordable (or free) and fun DJ, please contact Jenni Clark before September 24 so we can book. Sign-ups and schedule can be found on the Youth Ministry website at www.seasyouth.webs.com.

AMBASSADORS needed: Students in grades 9-12 who would be interested in serving our parish as Ambassadors are invited to attend a meeting on September 24 for training and information about providing church tours for our RF classes and new members, welcoming families to CLOW before Masses, and providing child care for families during Baptisms on Sunday afternoons as needed. For more information, email Jenni Clark at jclark@easeton.net.

Yes, Lord, we need rain …… but please not next Sunday!

SEAS Ministry Information

Seton SeniorsThe next meeting of the Seton Seniors will be held on Thursday, September 24 at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Room. Our guest speaker will be a registered dietician. Please join us for an informative and fun afternoon!

Military Ministry - Operation ShoeboxSEAS Military Ministry has a collection box outside the Parish Office for donations to Operation Shoebox New Jersey. Your donations to this cause will help support out troops deployed oversees. A suggested donation list is available on the side of the box. Thank you for your generosity!

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, September 29. Help is needed with:SHOPPING for food items and dropping off

groceries at SEAS - Friday, September 25;

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

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

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

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

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

Seton Men’s ClubThe next meeting sponsored by the Men’s Club will be on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room.

Women’s Spirituality GroupSunday, September 20 - Parish Picnic

(WSG assisting with food serving)Thursday, October 1 - Judy Ashcraft

facilitates our first meeting of the year with a presentation on the Shroud of Turin

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

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

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

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

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

Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4:00 PMYou are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage

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

Prayer Shawl MinistryThe next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Thursday, October 8, at 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.

This Weekend’s ReadingsTwenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFirst Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9aIsaiah describes the willingness of the Suffering Servant to submit to the persecution of his enemies. This willingness stems from true faith in God, and the knowledge that the Lord will always be his help.Second Reading: James 2:14-18James states that if some one is hungry and you wish them well but do not help them, you have done them no good. He compares this to stating your faith, without backing it up with your actions. He reminds us that we must show our faith through our good works.Gospel: Mark 8:27-35

Jesus taught his disciples that as the Messiah, he had to suffer much, be put to death, and rise three days later. Peter began to disagree and Jesus reprimanded him for judging by human standards rather than by God’s. He told them that whoever would be willing to lose their life for the sake of Jesus and the gospel, will in fact preserve their life forever.

© 1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc.Next Weekend’s

ReadingsTwenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Second Reading: James 3:16 - 4:3Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

Around the Diocese

John Basilone Parade & ConcertSaturday-Sunday, September 19 & 20

Saturday, Sept. 19 - 7 PM - Summerswing Orchestra at RVCC

Sunday, Sept. 20 - 10:30 AM - Church Service at St. Ann's Church, Raritan

Sunday, Sept. 20 - 10AM-1:00 PM - Basilone Museum at Raritan Public Library is open.

Sunday, Sept. 20 - 1 PM - Basilone Parade on Somerset Street in Raritan.

Parachute Drop at Somerset Patriots Ballpark

September 13, 2015Basilone Memorial Foundation is hosting a Parachute Drop at The Somerset Patriots Ballpark. Picture this: A helicopter hovers over the outfield, a Marine paratrooper jumps & during descent, he releases 1000 toy GI Joes aimed at a bulls-eye target located in centerfield; the numbered paratrooper that lands closest to the bullseye will win a $5000.00 Amex Gift Card. The next three closest will win 52” LCD TV’s .

Bereavement Group“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” When a loved one dies, our world is forever changed. For the heartbroken, daily life is overwhelmed with sadness. The simplest of tasks becomes a monumental challenge as our minds and hearts are clouded with tears, loneliness, fear and possibly anger.

If you are suffering over the death of someone you loved, perhaps the 8 week Bereavement Group at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen, may help you during this painful time. Their experienced, caring and trained facilitator will help guide you on your Journey Through Grief.Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks beginning

September 30, 20157:00 PM

Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi(Parish Center - 45 Library Place - Metuchen)For more information call Jo Flanigan 732-

548-0100 x225 St. Francis, Social Concerns. Pre-registration is required.

Desperate for Diapers…and other help!The babies and toddlers of the Center for Great Expectations, and their moms, need your help! Please consider helping us replenish our current critical needs: Diapers Size 5 & 6 New Sheets Sets - Twin

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

New blankets - Twin regular

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

New mattress pads - Twin/vinyl

Infant Socks & Baby mittens

New Shower curtains & liners

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

Toiletries - Hair conditioner & Deodorant

Women’s low/black athletic socks

Please call Noreen at 732-247-7003 x25 or email nwhittemore@cge-nj.org if you can help!

Annual Charity Golf Event

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

Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick

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

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

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

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