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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: 9:00 am-12 pm [except during June, July, August] 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
Selfies during Soup Kitchen Meal Prep
This week our Soup Kitchen Ministry members prepared and served a meal at Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen.
Several parishioners went to Washington, DC to
participate in the Pro-Life March.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 5, 2017
From the Pastor February 5, 2017
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A
Today’s reflection on the revised Mass orations is not on a
Saint. Since next week I will reflect on Saints Cyril &
Methodius, whose Feast Day is on Saint Valentine Day, February 14, I will reflect on the
orations that honor those celebrating the Anniversary of their Marriage. Please pray the orations below for any or all married couples, inserting their names where you see N. and N.
Collect - Anniversary of their Marriage
O God, Creator of all things, who in the beginning made man and woman that they
might form the marriage bond, bless and strengthen the union of your servants N. and N., that they may show forth an ever more perfect image of the union of Christ with his Church. Through our Lord … for ever and ever. Amen.
IMAGES OF CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH. As I
sometimes note in my wedding homily, many people have a double standard when it comes
to what they expect from those who become a ‘living Sacrament.’ For most, if not all, rightfully expect those who ‘become’ the Sacrament of Holy Orders as Bishops, Priests or Deacons, to ‘always and everywhere’ BE that Sacrament in all they say and do. However, many people,
even many husbands and wives themselves, do not rightfully expect those who ‘become’ a ‘living Sacrament’ in the Sacrament of Matrimony to ‘always and everywhere’ BE a “more perfect image of the union of Christ and His Church!” Yet that’s what they’re called to be!
Just as those in Holy Orders must do all they can to receive and enhance - and to use - the graces God offers through their Sacrament, those in Holy Matrimony must do the same. Husbands and wives need to - or rather, MUST - pray and
worship together, surround themselves with the signs and reminders of FAITH, and practice their faith by seeing in each other - and treating each other - as a Sacrament: as an outward sign of Christ’s Presence, blessed by Christ who wills to
become more present in the world - through and in them. That’s the goal and purpose of Christian Matrimony, and the reason why it is numbered among the ‘Big Seven’ Sacraments and upheld and defended by Church teaching.
Is your marriage … up to par with these ideals?
Prayer over the Offerings - Anniversary of Marriage
God, who made blood and water flow from the side of Christ as a sign of the mysteries of
human rebirth, be pleased, we pray, to receive the offerings we make in thanksgiving
on behalf of your servants N. and N. and endow their marriage with your many gifts.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HOLY MARRIAGE & HOLY MASS. One reason
the Church insists that sacramental Marriages normally take place before the Altar is to remind couples that - just as the Bread and Wine offered ON the Altar are changed into Christ’s Real Presence - brides and grooms who offer
themselves to each other and to God BEFORE the Altar are also changed into Christ’s Real Presence. At every Mass thereafter, they are invited to offer themselves anew at each Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Then, by receiving Christ in Holy Communion, the Lord can reendow and
renew His graces within them.
Prayer after Communion - Anniversary of Marriage
Open wide in joy and love, O Lord, the hearts of these your servants, who have been refreshed
with food and drink from on high, that their home may be a place of decency and peace
and welcome everyone with love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE DOMESTIC CHURCH. Over the years I
have used the phrase ‘The Domestic Church’ in a
number of my bulletin articles. It comes from Vatican Council II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: “The family, is so to speak, the domestic church.” [Lumen Gentium #11] While becoming a ‘Domestic Church’ will not make
your home tax exempt, it SHOULD make your home a branch of the Parish and Diocese, a ‘sub-station’ of sorts of Christ’s Body, His Church. For each Christian family, with husband and wife sacramentally bonded through Matrimony, and
if God wills, as father and mother with children, baptized and confirmed, give witness to their Catholic Faith in the joys and sorrows, ups and downs, of every-day life. May the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for all husbands and wives, and for all families!
In His holy Name,
Rev. Thomas J. Serafin, KHS
Mass or Communion Prayer Service Intentions
Saturday Vigil: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Stanley Glodek r/o: Barry & Mary Ann Gilbert
Sunday Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Nicolette Pizzigoni r/o: Franckowiak family
9:30 am Alexander Kyle Maron r/o: Lovisa family
11:30 am Juanita Caetano r/o: her family
Monday Saint Paul Miki and Companions 9:00 am Virginia A. Broderick r/o: Chris & Janet Malzone
Tuesday 9:00 am Romaine Trombadore r/o: Susan Apisa
Wednesday 9:00 am Alfred Kleinmann r/o: Pat & Joe Mitchko & family
Thursday 9:00 am Jim McFarland r/o: Anne & Chris Hipp
Friday Saint Scholastica 9:00 am Souls in Purgatory r/o: family of Ann Padovani
Saturday Vigil: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Kathleen Dudack r/o: Yvonne Shamanski
Sunday Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Marie Goworek r/o: Roy Weiss & family 9:30 am Stephen Cherepon r/o: Helen & Pete Thornton
11:30 am Dorretta Richarson r/o: Gennaro Del Piano
The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in memory of Ben Mulhearn
as requested by the Mulhearn family.
Respect for Life Rosary February 5 - After all Sunday Masses
The Knights of Columbus and Respect for Life Ministry will lead the Rosary for Life next Sunday in the chapel after all Masses. Make the
Rosary a part of your - and your family’s - life!
Monday, February 6 - 9:30-10:30 AM
Respect Life Eucharistic Adoration
All are welcome to join us on Monday, February 6 immediately after daily Mass for one hour of Eucharistic Adoration.
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:
Anthony Blunda Theresa Blunda
Sharon Boehmer Dan Cummings Annette Dambach John Giancola Pat Kennedy Paul Klapp Dave Kreutzer
Les Mavus Gertrude Neis Anne Pacifico Arjan Panjwani Kristen Renda Nellie Sanfilippo Paul Urban John M. Warlikowski Christine Zglobicki
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 … Jack Boland, Elizabeth Carlevarini
2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Ambassadors for Christ
Please watch your mailbox for a letter from Bishop Checchio coming to you this week announcing the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. You will be interested to know that Bishop
Checchio, after a number of meetings and in consultation with many of the pastors and staff, has made some changes to the Appeal. The first, as you probably already noticed, the Appeal has been moved from the fall to a
Lenten campaign. The active phase has been condensed and the number of solicitation mailings has been reduced. Another significant change is the reintroduction of Parish Rebates. To allow parishes to share in the success of the
Appeal, Bishop Checchio is offering parishes a rebate of 50% of the amount collected over goal.
Through your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest - the poor, the homeless,
and those struggling with illness or grief. Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports our priority ministries of evangelization, promotion and support of religious vocations and enhances the work of
forming our youth. The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household. Please be as generous as your
means allow.
Parish Ministry Contacts
To join a ministry, please contact the ministry head. A complete list of ministries can be found in the narthex or on our website: www.easeton.net. Adult Choir/Cantors ................. Brett Walzer ~ 782-1475 x20 Adult Faith Formation ............. Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14 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 Environment ............... Norma Santella ~ 782-1475 Men’s Club .................................. Deacon Paul ~ 782-1475 x13 Military Outreach ...................... Chris McPherson ~ 246-5114 Prayer Shawls ................................. Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973 Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890 Readers ............................................. Ann McCrystal ~ 797-4070 Georgann Scibilia ~ 782-6625 Respect for Life ................................. Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618 R.C.I.A. ........................................... Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14 Sacristans ................... Maureen & John Lybarger ~ 369-5331 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 x23 Confirmation Prep ..............Judy Ashcraft ~ 284-2929 x24 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
Last Weekend’s Collection January 29 $15,205.75 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
2nd Collection this Weekend - Catholic Spirit
The annual drive to support our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, is taking place this weekend. Any amount you contribute will help the ministry of The Catholic Spirit and will
be greatly appreciated. Please use the envelope in your packet. And please remember to take home a copy of the paper - it has a special role to play in your life as a practicing Catholic.
Ministers of the Liturgy
The following Liturgical Ministers will serve at next weekend’s Masses: February 11 & 12
5:00 PM Sacristan: Barbara & Terry Golda; EMs: Barbara Golda, Terry Golda, Pat Ramachandran, James McQuade, Alyson Graziano, Patrick Graziano, Fran Randazzese, Fran Riccardi; Readers: Douglass Tapp, Tim Henry; Altar Servers: Jake Romano, Matthew Lauber, Jessica Lauber, Kaylee Lauber
8:00 AM Sacristan: Judy Herdman; EMs: Larry Wuest, Mike Wooby, Sarah Wooby, Norma Santella, Wendy VanDine, David Madovoy, Judy Ashcraft, Russ Balunis; Readers: Cliff Jorgensen, Anita Wuest; Altar Servers: Luke Jenison, Alex Saus, Lucas Polkowski, Evan Wooby
9:30 AM Sacristan: James Horner; EMs: Jack Gosdick, Kathy Gosdick, Thomas Middleton, Dorothy Scarpa, Angie Walko, Marian Wasitowski, Bill Weber, Lisa Weber; Readers: David Geisler, Rich Kilpatrick; Altar Servers: John Sibiga, Jack Robison, Connor Monus, Patrick Monus
11:30 AM Sacristan: Loretta Golaszewski; EMs: Cathy Kloss, Patricia Petrelli, Bob Caron, Maureen Sammis, Christine Walker, Evelyn Balunis, Paola Kornspan, Laurie Markowski; Readers: Gladys Rodriguez; Altar Servers: Jenna Kotlar, Riley Walker, Joseph Murdock, Curtis Quintos
Tuesday, February 7
Fatima Centennial 100th Year U.S. Tour for Peace
Immaculate Heart of Our Lady of Fatima Statue - IHMS
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Tuesday, February 7, 2017
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Begin with daily Mass at 9:00 AM Followed by a talk on the Message of Fatima
and all day visitation.
There is a petition basket set up for your personal intentions. If you cannot make it to SEAS on Tuesday, there is a basket available this weekend for you to leave your petitions. Write your petitions on the paper provided and put it in the basket.
All are invited to venerate the Image and to bring rosaries and devotional items for the custodian to touch to Our Lady’s mantle, in accordance with the custom at the Shrine in Fatima, Portugal.
Our Lady principally requested daily prayer and sacrifices of reparation for the conversion of sinners.
Religious Formation
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten
that we belong to each other."
“Mother Teresa”
Religious Formation Upcoming Events January 2017
Feb. 4, 5 Summer RF Registration Feb. 6, 7, 8 FHC Prep-Banner Distribution Feb. 6, 7, 8 Catechist & Aide Sign Up for Next Year - SAME GRADE ONLY Feb. 11, 12 FHC Prep-Gold Book Lesson #8
Handout at Sign In Feb. 18, 19 FHC Prep - NO Sign In Feb. 20 NO RF Classes Feb. 24 Grades 1-8~Family Life #4 Due
Echoes of Faith Training - The Catechetical Set Sundays-10:30-12:30pm
Getting Started: March 19, 2017 Role of the Catechist: March 26, 2017
The Person of the Catechist: April 2, 2017 Please call the RF office at 908-284-2929 to register for any of these sessions.
Pre-Lent RF Meetings Grade Coordinators - Feb. 5, 2017
10:30 AM - Conference Room Catechists & Aides - Feb. 12, 2017
10:30 AM - Holy Family Room
Religious Formation Office
Please contact Mariam Nawab, Parish Catechetical Leader at 908-284-2929 x23 or [email protected] for any RF concerns.
New Year‘s Resolution:
The Pope Francis List
1. DON’T GOSSIP.
2. FINISH YOUR MEAL.
3. MAKE TIME FOR OTHERS.
4. CHOOSE THE MORE HUMBLE PURCHASE.
5. MEET THE POOR IN THE FLESH.
6. STOP JUDGING OTHERS.
7. BEFRIEND THOSE WHO DISAGREE.
8. MAKE COMMITMENTS.
9. MAKE IT A HABIT TO ASK THE LORD.
10. BE HAPPY.
COMING SOON! Mark Your Calendars
Mardi Gras Celebration ~ February 28 Children’s Passion Play ~ April 14 Easter Eggstravaganza ~ April 15
FHC Gold Book Lessons
Lesson #7: Feb. 4 & 5
2017 Summer Religious Formation Registration
Registration begins Feb 4 & 5 after all Masses Registration closes February 27, 2017
SRF 2017 Dates: July 10-13 & July 17-20, 2017
2017-2018 Fall Religious Formation
Registration begins March 4 & 5, 2017 after all
Masses in the Peter & Paul Rooms
Attention Current Catechists & Aides
If you would like to teach the SAME GRADE
next year, 2017-2018, please sign up on Feb. 6, 7,or 8 in the RF office. If you would like to teach a DIFFERENT GRADE next year, 2017-2018, please sign up on Feb. 13, 14 or 15 in the RF office.
Summer Religious Formation (SRF)
All families wishing to be considered for the 2017 SRF Program need to be attending Mass regularly. Regular Mass attendance is verified
via the weekly envelopes which is a normal procedure in most parishes. Please note no set amount or any amount is required. The use of the envelopes is used for verifying attendance only. God monitors your attendance always, we began in October.
Adult Faith Formation
We have several Adult Faith Formation programs
that can enable you to make a real difference in
your life by learning more about your faith and
strengthening your relationship with Christ! If you
have questions or would like to sign up for a
program, please contact Diane Luceri:
(908) 782-1475 X 14 or [email protected]
Lenten Study: Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
Tuesdays: 9:30-11:00 am or 7:30-9:00 pm
March 7th - April 4th, 2017
Take time this Lent to examine your relationship
with Christ and to see how you can strengthen this
relationship with the very life of Christ through the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. There are 5 sessions in
this series, and each session stands on its own, so
come whenever your schedule allows! Sessions
consist of watching a DVD presentation and
discussing in groups. There is no cost, no materials
and no home study required.
MARCH 7TH SESSION 1: Where are you?
A wonderful question to ask as the season of Lent
begins - Where are you? Where are you in your
relationship with Christ - and in all the important
relationships in your life? Come explore how the
answer to this question leads us back to Christ - and
to stronger relationships in our life.
Other Sessions
March 14 An Encounter with Mercy
March 21 The Rite Explained
March 28 Biblical Foundations
April 4 Answering Common Questions
about Confession
For planning purposes, please sign up by Feb. 27th
if interested in attending any session.
Echoes of Faith Plus
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
In these sessions the basic teachings of the Catholic
Faith are presented in a way that is easy to
understand. For catechists, these sessions count
towards diocesan certification.
Topics & Dates
Catholic Morality Part 2: February 7th
Prayer & Spirituality: February 14th
Get FORMED for Marriage
and Families!
This February the focus is on
Marriage and the Family and
FORMED has many resources
in these areas:
Program: Beloved: The Mystery and Meaning of
Marriage and Living Marriage.
Movie: The Jeweller’s Shop
Books:
Discovering God Together: The Catholic Guide to
Raising Faithful Kids
The Catholic Family Handbook: Time tested ways to
help strengthen your marriage and raise good kids
A Mother’s Rule of Life: How to bring order to your
home and peace to your soul
The Father of the Family
Audio:
Marriage and Family
Three to Get Married
For Love and Marriage
Counting your Blessings
Men, Women and the Mystery of Love
Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime
Not signed up yet? Register at FORMED.org and
enter our parish code: GK2J6P. You will set up your
profile and be able to access the material 24/7! If
you are already signed up, no need to use the code
anymore - just put in your email and password.
Catholic Books and CDS
You can also learn about your Faith on your own
with the CDs and books that are available on the
two kiosks at SEAS ~ one kiosk is in the hallway
outside the narthex of the church, the other is
outside the parish hall. Be sure to check out our
newest book: Nudging Conversions: A Practical
Guide to Bringing Those You Love Back to the
Church. The cost is only $3 per CD, $4 per book.
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:15 am OR 7:30-9:15 pm
This bible study on St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
meets weekly for discussion and fellowship as we
come to a greater understanding of God’s
incredible love for us that has been revealed
through Jesus Christ.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Please continue to pray for our RCIA catechumen, Steven Heller, and our candidates, Rich Coury and Attila Horvath, who are currently preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. If you’d like more
information about becoming Catholic or completing your initiation in the Catholic Church, please contact Diane Luceri, at 782-1475 X 14 or [email protected]. Those desiring the Sacrament of Confirmation should also contact Diane.
SEAS News
Return Last Year’s Palm
Ash Wednesday is just
one month away. It is time to start bringing back last year’s palm to be burned at Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 28. Beginning this weekend
there is a basket for returned palm in the narthex.
2016 Tax Statements
2016 Tax Statements have been mailed. If you find any discrepancies between your records and parish records,
please contact the Parish Office IN WRITING [no phone calls please] by email [[email protected]] or with a note dropped in the collection basket with the details
of your concern. If necessary, we will reprint a corrected statement for you.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 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.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick During Holy Mass
Saturday, February 11 - 2:00 PM
To commemorate the annual World Day of Prayer for the Sick [Feb. 11, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes], and the
Feasts of St. Agatha, [Feb. 5] patroness of those with breast cancer, and St. Blaise, [Feb. 3] patron of those with throat disease, we will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick Rite DURING MASS which will fulfill your Sunday obligation.
A light supper will follow. Anointing should be received by anyone struggling with any physical, psychological, or spiritual illness - and by anyone who is of advanced age.
For planning purposes, registration to receive
this Sacrament is highly recommended whether or not you will be sharing in the light supper. To RSVP, please call the Parish Office at 908-782-1475 x10; leave the name[s] of those to be anointed, phone number, whether you will
attend supper, and any dietary restrictions.
Scout Sunday
Sunday, February 26 - 9:30 AM Mass
Scout Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday February 26 during the
9:30 AM Mass. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as well as adults involved in Girl Scouts & Cub/Boy Scouts are invited to join in the opening procession
and should meet in the narthex in full uniform by 9:15 AM. Scouts who have earned an award this year will receive their medals at this Mass.
For those who have already submitted completed materials, you will be contacted by the Parish Office. If you would like to receive an earned medal at this Mass and we do not have your paperwork yet, please contact Jackie
Ferrari in the Parish Office for information.
Seton Seniors
The next meeting of the Seton Seniors will be on Thursday, February 23 at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Room. For more information on this
group, please contact Jennie & John Giancola at 908-371-0606.
Women’s Spirituality Group
Mass of Anointing - Sat., February 11 at 2:00 PM We need a bit more assistance at this Mass. One
Candle Bearer and one Oil Bearer and four more Ushers are needed. We also need assistance with set up on Friday, February 10 at 9:30 AM and after the Mass on Saturday to return the church to its regular format. If you are available
for any of these opportunities, please email [email protected].
Spring Retreat at San Alfonso's Our Spring Retreat will be held at San Alfonso’s in Long Branch from dinner on Friday, March 24 through lunch on Sunday, March 26. Please
consider joining us for a wonderful weekend of holiness and hospitality.
The cost is $210 for the weekend. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due by Tuesday, February 28. Please make all checks payable to
"St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church," and put "WSG Spring Retreat" on the memo line. Drop off your check to the Parish Office or mail to Betty Franck, 100 David Dr., Flemington NJ 08822. For more info on the retreat house visit
http://www.sanalfonsoretreats.org/. If you have any questions, contact Betty Franck at 908-806-6488 or email [email protected].
March Meeting At our March meeting, we will discuss the book "Nudging Conversions: A Practical Guide to Bringing Those You Love Back to the Church" by Carrie Gress. Pick up your copy of the book for only $4 at one of the SEAS Adult Faith Formation kiosks in the narthex or in the foyer outside the Parish Hall.
Seton Men’s Club
The next meeting of the Seton Men’s Club is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, at 7:30 PM
in the Holy Family Room. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Anastasios Kousoulas, Presiding Priest at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Flemington. We hope you can join us!
Thank you from the Knights of Columbus!
The Knights of Columbus thank all parishioners who attended our pancake breakfast last Sunday. Your support of the breakfast allows us to continue our mission of helping others in need and in supporting life. The Knights also
thank the confirmation candidates who assisted us at the breakfast. Your great work was appreciated.
It’s Choir Time Again! Attention all Past, Present, and Future Adult
Choir Members
The Adult Choir will be singing for the following services during the Sacred Triduum:
Holy Thursday: 7:30 PM Good Friday: 3:00 PM
Easter Vigil: 7:45 PM
New Members are always welcome. Please contact Brett Walzer at the parish office, ext. 20, with any questions. The following is the list of scheduled rehearsals:
Thursday, March 9 7:30-9:00 PM Thursday, March 23 7:30-9:00 PM Thursday, March 30 7:30-9:00 PM Tuesday, April 4 7:30-9:00 PM Thursday, April 6 7:30-9:00 PM
Tuesday, April 11 7:30-9:00 PM
2017 Summer Religious Formation (SRF)
Registration begins this weekend! Please stay after Mass for a short meeting for this summer’s program. Registration closes Monday, Feb. 27.
2017-2018 Fall Religious Formation
Registration begins March 4 & 5. More information to follow in the coming weeks.
This Weekend’s Readings
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 This reading is a vigorous exhortation from the prophet Isaiah to lead lives of active charity and generosity. He promises that the Lord will be our “dawn,” our “rear guard,” our “light” if we share our bread, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul tells the Corinthians that he and they must not rely on the so-called “wisdom” of secular teaching and philosophy but on the power of the Spirit.
Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus reminds the disciples and all Christians that they carry special responsibilities to be “the salt of the earth.” They must not hide their light but show their goodness to all.
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Next Weekend’s Readings Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16
Around the Diocese
Catholic School 2017-2018 Tuition Assistance Online Application Process Open
Families interested in applying for tuition assistance to attend an eligible Diocese of
Metuchen Catholic elementary or high school may do so beginning January 30, 2017. The application process is online through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Online applications must be completed (including supporting
documentation) by no later than Friday, March 31, 2017. Applications are available in English and Spanish.
Families that need assistance completing the online application, or need access to the
technology to apply, may register for one of the five Application Workshops, which will be held in four locations within the Diocese in February and March by going to www.diometuchen.org/tuition-assistance and following the Workshops link.
STRESS in Your Marriage?
• Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage?
• Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your
spouse? • Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you
simply shut down? • Have you thought about separation or
divorce?
• Does talking about it only make it worse?
RETROUVAILLE is a Lifeline to Help Couples Heal and Renew their Marriages. RETROUVAILLE (Rediscovery) sponsored by the Family Life Office, Diocese of Metuchen, consists of a weekend experience for couples (no group
discussions) with six follow-up sessions.
The next program is scheduled for Feb. 10-12.
All inquiries are confidential. For further information please call the Family Life Office 732-562-1990 x4573 or Rich & Annette Colasuonno 732-236-0671 or Tom & Pat McTague 732-583-4468 (evenings).
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Slavic Dinner
Wednesday, February 8 - 4:00-7:00 PM
St. Mary Byzantine Slavic Dinner will be held in the St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough. The cost is $15 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5 for children (8 and under) and includes all you can eat Pirohi, Stuffed Cabbage,
Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage. Orders to go are available. For more information contact: St. Mary’s at 908-725-0615.
Discernment Retreat
February 17 (6PM) to February 19 (1PM) Villa Maria House of Studies
Young women (18-35) are invited to join us for this retreat which focuses on the IHM Charism and the importance of listening to God’s call
and discovering the many ways that God speaks to us. Time will be included for personal and communal prayer as well as the opportunity to interact with the sisters in Formation. Contact: [email protected] or 610-889-1553 for more info.
Metuchen Cursillo Movement 8th Annual Encounter With Christ
Be Reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20), the motto and episcopal ministry of Bishop James
Checchio
Saturday, February 25 - 8 am - 3 pm Mary, Mother of God Parish
157 South Triangle Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Speakers Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR
St. Joseph Friary, NY, NY
Dcn. Sal Bonfiglio, OFS Secular Franciscan Order
Morning coffee and donuts as well as a light lunch will be served. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; opportunity for Reconciliation; concluding with celebration of the Mass.
All Are Welcome. To register, please RSVP by 2/17/17 online at http://metcursillo.org/events-encounter.htm or contact Regina Neri [email protected]. Note: There will be a free will offering throughout the day.
Marianist Family Retreat Center
Cape May Point, NJ 08212 Women’s Spirituality Retreat
March 10 - 12
Join with other women in a creative exploration
of your own story and stories of women in faith. Come alone, or with a relative or friend. A team of women has prepared this weekend of rest and renewal. Eucharist, other prayer experiences, beach walks, socials and fun are
included. Cost: $135pp, double occ. Register at: www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829.
Marriage Encounter Weekend
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend will be held April 28 - 30.
Early registration is advisable as space is limited. Call 732-904-9636 for registration and information.
Visit us at: www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org
for more information.
A Retreat for Young Couples
Sunday, February 19 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Concluding Mass at 4:00 pm
Loyola Jesuit Center 161 James Street, Morristown, NJ
973-539-0740
Our young couples (18-39) retreat is open to those who are dating or married and seeking quiet time in prayer together to deepen the
spiritual dimension of their relationship by reflecting on our theme “Being, Becoming and Believing Church.”
This is a great chance to learn to pray together as a couple and get to know other young adult
Catholic couples as well. The Young Adult Office invites you to share this information with other couples that may be searching for a way to grow closer in their relationships with both one another and God.
Sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry and the Loyola Jesuit Center. Cost $30 per couple includes lunch. To register visit www.diometuchen.org/couples or call 732-243-4575 or 973-539-0740.
Diocese of Metuchen
Youth & Young Adult Office Invites Young Adults from Age 18 to 39
For a Young Adult Holy Hour (followed by fellowship)
February 12 - 6:00-7:00 PM
St. John Neumann Pastoral Center 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ
The hour includes praise and worship and faith
sharing. This month’s guest speaker, Fr. Mauricio Tabera Vasquez, is a newly-ordained priest in the diocese. He will lead a reflection on the Epiphany and our journey with Christ.
Reconciliation will also be available. Fellowship
will be held at a local restaurant. Please note individuals will be responsible for their own meal. For more information, contact Mary Ann Giannone [email protected].
