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-12:00 pm [except June/July/August] Parish email: parishoffice@easeton.net

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

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

Rev. Thomas J. Serafin, Pastor

Rev. Edward A. Kearns, Pastor Emeritus

Paul J. Santella, Deacon

Michael S. Tomcho, Deacon

Kevin M. Kilcommons, Deacon

Mariam Nawab, Parish Catechetical Leader

Diane Luceri, Director of RCIA & AFF

Brett Walzer, Director of Sacred Music

Jackie Ferrari, Parish Administrative Assistant

Ruth Pryor, Baptisms/Parish Office

Gina Perez, Religious Formation Secretary

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 / Prayer Service

Monday-Thursday: Mass - 9:00 am Friday: Prayer Service w/Holy Communion - 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 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 godparent requirement book.

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

Memorial Day 2016

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 5, 2016

From the Pastor June 5, 2016

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time - C

To help open the treasures of the revised Roman Missal, I have been giving reflections on the various Mass prayers since early 2011. However, this is the first time since that revision started that

the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time has NOT fallen in Eastertime, or on Trinity Sunday or Corpus Christi … so it’s the first time I get to reflect on them [we still need to do the 8th and 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time.] I based my oration reflections on the book Essential Presidential Prayers and Texts. I’m truly amazed at the theological depth and beauty of these prayers; I hope you are, too! And may these reflections help raise up our often dead faith to new life, just as Jesus raised the widow of Nain’s son.

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Collect

O God, from whom all good things come, grant that we, who call on you in our need,

may at your prompting discern what is right, and by your guidance do it.

“God Is My Co-Pilot.” While this adage is quite

similar to another old bumper sticker, “Let Go & Let God,” there’s a significant difference between them. For as this oration reminds us,

we have an important role to play in our own spiritual life; we cannot sit back and let God do all the work. First, we must be attentive to all that God provides and entrusts to us, for we are stewards, caretakers of all our gifts and talents -

for which, one day, we will have to give an account.

Then we must be attentive to how - through everyday life and its countless experiences- the Lord is ‘calling’ us to advance His plan by putting into action whatever gifts He gave to us. Again, we cannot forget all our physical, mental,

spiritual, financial gifts -and even life itself - is an underserved gift or grace from God. Finally, we admit our need for the help that God alone can give to help us properly use our gifts in ways that will help build God’s Kingdom on earth.

Perhaps this is why we get into so much trouble

- for we do not rely on divine inspiration to motivate, guide and sustain us. Like Adam and Eve, we ‘go it alone’ - believing we know better

than God. For doesn’t every challenge or problem in today’s world stem from a violation of some divine Commandment or ordinance?

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Prayer Over the Offerings

Look kindly upon our service, O Lord, we pray, that what we offer may be an acceptable

oblation to you and lead us to grow in charity.

God Is Watching Us! Sometimes these words

arouse dreadful fear in us … as well they should - when we violate God’s laws or commandments. But when God looks kindly upon our good

deeds, our valiant efforts, our patient endurance, He does so with ‘a nod of approval’ and ‘a smile of acceptance.’ I am not saying God actually ‘moves’ like this … for God is a spirit, with no body; but like the Scriptures, we use

human analogies to better understand how God ‘acts.’

Isn’t that a very pious, positive way to imagine how God ‘sees’ and ‘accepts’ what we do for Him: with a loving, gentle gesture, God acknowledges our offerings, making a mental

note to ‘reward’ us when we finally get to see Him face to face. And by offering what we do in and through the Eucharist, our ‘service’ or ‘works’ become an ‘acceptable oblation’ or sacrificial gift. When we think of it that way,

isn’t it a GREAT thing that God is always watching us?

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Prayer after Communion

May your healing work, O Lord, free us, we pray, from doing evil

and lead us to what is right.

The Eucharist Is A Spiritual Remedy. Holy

Communion ‘frees us’ from evil, by fortifying us against temptation. And it ‘leads us to what is right’ by instilling in us Jesus Himself, who then helps us to become His voice, His hands, His love - His very self. In a world that constantly clamors for our attention and labor, our time

and money, we need to tune into a Voice that calls us to what is good and holy, true and eternal. And one of the best places to hear that Voice and do the works of God is through His Church, especially her Sacraments, especially

the Eucharist. So I sign off saying once again: in light of all this, who would ever miss weekly or even daily Mass?

In His holy Name,

Rev. Thomas J. Serafin, KHS

Mass or Communion Prayer Service Intentions

Saturday Vigil: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Walter Kaczorek r/o: Joe & Geri Kaczorek

Sunday Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Jim McFarland r/o: his family 9:30 am Elizabeth Kerwin Williams r/o: Linda & Rusty Williams

11:30 am Patrick Christopher Twiss r/o: Kathleen Hynes & Frank Casey & family

2:00 pm Josephine & Michael Sicola r/o: Sias family

Monday 9:00 am Peter & Mark Padovani r/o: family

Tuesday 9:00 am Jim McFarland r/o: Lois & Brian Dornan

Wednesday 9:00 am Margaret Rita Cowan

r/o: Kathy & Don O’Connor

Thursday 9:00 am James Hanley r/o: Mr. & Mrs. William Ostroman

Friday 9:00 am Prayer Service with Holy Communion

Saturday Vigil: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Eugene Pirog, Sr. r/o: Diane Luceri

Sunday 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Dr. Eugene Pirog r/o: Jankoski family

9:30 am Rose Gomez r/o: Dolores Gomez

11:30 am Jack Castellon r/o: Frank & Joan McAloon

Respect for Life Rosary

June 5 - 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 in the chapel after all Sunday

Masses. Make the Rosary a part of your -

and your family’s - life!

Monday, June 6 - 9:30-10:30 AM

Respect Life Eucharistic Adoration

All are welcome to join us on Monday, June

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 Jack Boland Dan Cummings Marie DiMaria Alfred Fick James Hegadorn

Rev. Edward Kearns Dave Kreutzer Arjan Panjwani Vincent Perry Joan Pfarr Paul Urban

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

a time to die …

Happy Anniversary Deacon Paul, Deacon Mike & Deacon Kevin

June 9 is the Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate for both Deacon Paul & Deacon Mike.

Deacon Paul was ordained in 2001 and is celebrating his 15th anniversary!

Deacon Mike was ordained in 2012. Happy 4th Anniversary!

Deacon Kevin celebrates his 1st Anniversary on June 6.

Thank your Deacons for their service to the people of SEAS! May God continue to bless all of our Deacons!

Pray the Bulletin

Take a few moments and read over our bulletin

each week. Pray for the Mass intentions, those

working in the parish, all our ministers, those who

have died and for the success of all of our

ministries, for our youth in our Religious Formation

program and Youth Ministry, for all of our activities

and projects, for our bulletin sponsors, etc. Pray for

your fellow parishioners!

Collection for Father’s Day remembrances

continues. In order to be included in our special

bulletin insert for Father’s Day, your request must

be received by Monday, June 6.

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 Employment Group ........................ Deacon Mike ~ 400-3036 EM of Holy Communion/Homebound/Hospital ..................... Larry Dawkins ~ 284-1617 Fatima Rosary ....................................... Shirley Frey ~ 806-4889 Knights of Columbus ........ Floyd Campbell ~ 732-598-5905 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 ~908-246-5114 Prayer Shawls ................................. Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973 Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890 Readers .................................... Ann McCrystal ~ 908-797-4070 Georgann Scibilia ~ 908-782-6625 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 ................................ Suzanne Wooby ~ 369-6390 Children’s Choir ................................ Coleen Cucci ~ 346-0367 Children’s Liturgy (CLOW) ............ Kelly Robison ~ 284-2234 Religious Formation Main Line ................................... 284-2929 P.C.L. .................................... Mariam Nawab ~ 284-2929 x23 Confirmation ...... Judy Ashcraft (interim) ~ 284-2929 x24 RF Secretary......................................... Gina Perez ~ 284-2929 Safe Environment Background Coordinator ........................ Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618 Summer RF .......................................... Gina Perez ~ 284-2929 Mary McLoughlin ~ 917- 747-3270 WINGS Teen Ministry ............................................. 284-2929 x24

Last Weekend’s Collection

May 29, 2016 $

Thank you!

Renegotiated Mortgage Information New Mortgage (5/1/2015) $ 1,865,560.60 Principal Paid to Date $ 74,481.51 Interest Paid to Date $ 76,398.17 Current Balance (as of 5/1/2016) $ 1,793,076.09 Monthly Payment $ 12,406.89

Deanery Mass Schedule

If you missed our Deanery’s Mass with Bishop James F. Checchio, he will be celebrating Mass at a parish located in each of the 10 Deaneries of the Diocese between May 10 and June 9 and all are invited to attend. For a complete listing of Deanery Masses, visit: http://diometuchen.org/bishop/deanery-masses

Ministers of the Liturgy

The following Liturgical Ministers will serve at next weekend’s Masses: June 11 & 12

5:00 PM

Sacristan: Mary Cestra; EMs: Diane Luceri, Tom Luceri, Edward Koch, Fran Riccardi, Patricia Snyder, Kathleen Urban, Walter Urban, Pat Ramachandran; Readers: Tracy Kirk, Jim McQuade; CLOW: Tracey Giannouris, Chris Gould

8:00 AM Mass Sacristan: Anita & Larry Wuest; EMs: Michael Boland, Mike Wooby, Bob Clarke, Jackie Cornetta, Jeanmarie Dool, Rick Dool, Karen Zalewski, John Zalewski; Readers: Cliff Jorgensen, Anita Wuest; CLOW: Lisa Reinhart

9:30 AM Mass Sacristan: Fran Wasitowski; EMs: Tim Connolly, Frank Cuccio, Mary Cuccio, Diane Buckland, Frank Catanzareti, Bill Weber, Lisa Weber, Maria DeSapio; Readers: Sharon Boehmer, Bill Weber; CLOW: MaryJo DiPaolo, Dina Albanese

11:30 AM Mass Sacristan: Loretta Golazsewki; EMs: Tom Boelter, Barbara Boelter, Laurie Markowski, Patrick Norris, Larry Dawkins, Lynne Dawkins, Terry Walten, Christine Walker, Bob Kloss, Cathy Kloss, Mike Schuler, Helen Schuler; Readers: Gladys Rodriguez, Mike Stanbro; CLOW: Helen Schuler, Susie Matos

This Weekend - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:17-24 The child of the mistress of the house where Elijah sojourned became ill and died. The woman pleaded with Elijah who took the son and prayed over him. When the child revived Elijah returned him to his mother who recognized Elijah as "a man of God."

Second Reading: Galatians 1:11-19 Paul proclaims the gospel, not as human, but coming from the revelation of Jesus Christ. Paul continues to acknowledge his own sinfulness and call to grace.

Gospel: Luke 7:11-17 The gospel continues to recount the miracles and healing powers of Jesus. As Jesus neared the gates to the city of Nain, they came upon a deceased young man who was being carried out of the city. His mother, a widow, and a large crowd accompanying the body, met Jesus on the way. Compassionately, Jesus comforts the weeping mother and restores life to the dead man.

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Next Weekend - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 Second Reading: Galatians 2:16, 19-21 Gospel: Luke 7:36 - 8:3

Initial Offering Envelope

This year we moved the Initial Offering envelope for 2016 from January to June due to the number of 2nd collections early in the year. Next weekend in your envelope packet there is an envelope for an Initial Offering for 2016. The monies from this collection help us defray the cost of the envelope system. You may put this in the basket with your regular Sunday collection. Thank you!

2nd Collection This Weekend

Diocese of Metuchen Summer Collection

This weekend’s 2nd Collection is the Diocese of Metuchen Summer Collection. The proceeds of this collection benefit the Catholic Communication Campaign (national and local levels) and the Catholic University of America. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank you!

Pilgrimage to Basilica Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

This week about 80 people went on a tour of the magnificent Basilica Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Newark. The tour was fascinating and Fr. Tom along with Fr. Michael Kreder, St. Mary’s in Rutherford and Fr. Mark Kreder, St. Justin’s in Toms River assisted by Deacon Paul Santella celebrated Mass at the main altar!

After the tour and Mass, some readers took turns ‘reading’ at the ambo. Quite a different view for shorter people. They were tall for a moment!

Religious Formation News

Congratulations to all our Confirmation children and families as you are receiving and celebrating your Confirmation today! Jesus promised his apostles that he would send them the Holy Spirit to empower them to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. May the Holy Spirit be with us all as we bring the Good News through the whole world. God bless you and your family, Mariam Nawab PCL SEAS-Three Bridges, NJ 908-284-2929 x23 mnawab@easeton.net “Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS 127:3

Training for Catechist Certification Echoes of Faith: The Catechetical Set

June 12 and June 19 Sundays - 10:30-12:30PM

Call the RF office at 908-284-2929, or email gperez@easeton.net

Upcoming SRF Lesson Plan Meetings June 7, 2016

6:00pm - 1st Gr; 7:00 pm - 3rd Gr; 8:00 pm - 4th Gr June 14, 2016

6:00 pm - 5th Gr; 7:00 pm - 6th Gr; 8:00 pm - 7th Gr

Religious Formation Office

Please contact Mariam Nawab, Parish Catechetical Leader at 908-284-2929 x23 or

mnawab@easeton.net for any RF concerns.

Announcement:

Special Ministry for Newly Confirmed & Older

We invite you to join the following ministries:

CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Ushers / Aides / Hall Monitors / Teen Ministry / Readers / Choir

Congratulations to Our Catechists! We are pleased to share with you the accomplishment of the following Catechists from our parish who have completed Diocesan Certification through study and faith formation sessions during the past year. We hope their achievement will be a witness to others and encourage them to strive for their certification as well.

Kareen Bacinski Diane Buckland

Theresa Kelly Rebecca Klementovich

These parishioners will be recognized at a prayer service and reception with the Bishop on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center. Congratulations!

2016-2017 Fall Religious Formation Registration is ongoing.

Is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew, godchild or neighbor’s child registered for Religious

Formation classes? Register NOW for RF classes!

2016-2017 Fall Religious Formation

We Need Your Help for the Following: Catechists Needed

Mon Aft. (4:45-6:00): 4th, 5th & 6th Grades Tues Aft. (4:45-6:00): 1st & 4th Grades Weds. Aft. (4:45-6:00): 2nd & 3rd Grades

Aides Needed Mon Aft. (4:45-6:00): 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Mon Eve (7:00-8:30): 8th Grades Tues Aft (4:45-6:00): 2nd, 3rd, 7th Grades Tues Eve (6:30-7:45): 4th, 6th, 7th Grades Weds Aft (4:45-6:00): K, 2nd, 4th, 7th Grades

Adult Faith Formation

All Catholics are encouraged to learn about your

faith and to deepen your relationship with Christ.

See the details listed on this page for opportunities

to do so through our Adult Faith Formation

programs here at SEAS. If you have questions,

please contact Diane Luceri: 782-1475 X 14 or

dluceri@easeton.net

Summer Scripture Study:

A Quick Journey through the Bible

Monday through Thursday

July 11, 12, 13 and 14

9:00-11:00 am

Discover an easy way to read and better

understand the Bible. This program is perfect for

those who’ve never done bible study and would

like to experience a taste of what it is like—and a

wonderful review for those who are already

involved in bible study! It also counts towards

catechist certification. Summer keeps it simple—

only 4 sessions to attend and no homework is

required! Materials needed: New American Bible,

Study guide [$20]. SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS

PROGRAM. PLEASE REGISTER NO LATER THAN

JULY 6TH.

Coming this Fall at SEAS!

Gospel of John ~

Wednesday mornings and evenings

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible ~

Monday evenings

33 Days to Morning Glory ~retreat in

preparation for Marian consecration ~

Tuesday mornings

*Stay tuned for further information on these

programs!

Inspirational Catholic Books and CDs

This summer as you head to your vacation

destination, be sure to take along some great

Catholic books to read or CDs to listen to in the car.

Check the kiosks (one in the hallway outside the

narthex, the other in the foyer outside the parish

hall) for various titles about the Catholic Faith

offered at amazing prices!

~CDS are $3 each, books are $4 each~

GET FORMED this Summer!

The days of summer are just about here. Take

advantage of this time to grow in your faith and

prayer life by using some of the great resources

that are available on FORMED.org. Here is just a

sampling of the offerings:

Programs Lectio series: Prayer, Peter, Eucharist, Evangelization Opening the Word - prayer and insights on Sunday Readings Symbolon - knowing the faith, living the faith Catholicism - the beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith Books Check out the following … and so many others!

You Can Understand the Bible

Deep Conversion Deep Prayer

Rome Sweet Rome

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!

This is a gift to you from your parish—there is no

cost to you to access the materials on this website.

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Have you or someone you know

been considering the possibility

of becoming a member of the

Catholic Church? The Rite of

Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA) is the way in which adults become fully

active, participating members of the Catholic

Church. Through weekly sessions, 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.

We now extend an invitation to “Come and see” to

anyone who might be searching or discerning if

the Catholic Faith is a way to commit more deeply

to the call of Jesus. Be assured that now is the time

to listen and to be open to the Spirit of God.

Commitment to the process may follow in the

months ahead. For more information or to set up a

meeting about what the RCIA process entails,

please contact Diane Luceri at 782-1475 X 14 or

dluceri@easeton.net. Adult Catholics needing

Confirmation should also contact Diane.

SEAS News

Seton Men’s Club

The next meeting of the Men's Club will be on

Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family

Room. This month’s guest speaker is Thomas

Cunningham from Operation Jersey Cares. Please

join us!

Diocesan Education and Enrichment in Pastoral, skills, theology, Human formation and Spirituality

(DEPTHS)

We are pleased to share the accomplishments of the following lay ministers who have completed the foundation sessions for the DEPTHS program.

David Geisler Laura Sepesi

Please join us in congratulating them on their successful completion of this program! They will be recognized at a liturgy at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center on Tuesday, June 7. May their achievements be an example for others in our parish and encourage all to continue on the road of continuing education in the Catholic faith.

SEAS Blood Drive Sunday, June 12

SEAS next blood drive will be on Sunday, June 12 from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm. Sign up forms are available this weekend, June 5/6, after all Masses. Please consider sharing the Gift of Life! Confirmation Candidates: Service time available through the Religious Formation office.

Father's Day Pancake Breakfast

Treat your father (and grandfather) to a special pancake breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in our parish hall on June 19 from 8:00 am until 12 noon. The Knights will be serving blueberry and plain pancakes along with eggs, bacon, sausage and bagels. There will be plenty of hot coffee and tea. Enjoy a special meal with your family and fellow parishioners. We hope to see you there!

Seton Seniors

The next meeting of the Seton Seniors is

Wednesday, June 22 at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family

Room. If you have any questions, please contact

Jennie & John Giancola at 908-371-0606.

Music Recitals and Summer Piano Lessons

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Our Music Director, Brett Walzer, and his piano/keyboard students will be performing at two upcoming music recitals at the church. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The first recital will be on Sunday, June 12, at 3:00 pm. The second recital will be held on Sunday, June 26, at 3:00 pm.

With less school-related distractions filling up our calendars, the summer months can be the perfect time to "MAKE PIANO LESSONS GREAT AGAIN" for students of all ages and levels. For those interested in becoming new students this summer, please contact Brett at 609-647-0965 for further information and details regarding available openings.

Gardening Ministry - Own a Flower Bed!

Do you have a green thumb? Have

you wondered how you can give

back to the Lord using your talent?

We need people to take care of the

various flower beds in front of the

church and parish office to keep them looking their

best this summer. Rather than trying to get a group

together, perhaps you would like to take only one

area and keep that space looking nice. If we have

enough people, all the parish grounds will look

their best! If you are interested, please contact the

Parish Office - 782-1475 x10.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl

Ministry will be on Thursday, June 9, at

10 AM-12 Noon and also 7:00-8:30 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.

VBS Supplies needed!

We need CLEAN 2 liter soda bottles for this year’s

Vacation Bible School. Start saving those bottles

now! Drop them off to the Parish Office or the

Religious Formation office at your convenience!

VBS 2016 - June 27-July 1 - 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Registration has begun!

Forms are available in the narthex or outside the RF

office.

Send your kids on an

over-the-top underground

adventure! At Cave Quest

Totally Catholic VBS, kids

explore the rock-solid

foundation of Jesus’ love. Cave Quest VBS is filled

with incredible Faith-learning experiences kids see,

hear, touch, and even taste! “Sciency-Fun Gizmos,”

team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty

treats are just a few of the standout activities that

help faith flow into real life. Join us as we embark

into hard hat territory and follow Jesus’ light.

Year of Mercy Mass

for the Sick and Persons with

Disabilities

Sunday June 12, 2016 - 12 noon

Cathedral of Saint Francis

32 Elm Street, Metuchen NJ

Light Refreshments & Fellowship

after Mass

In anticipation of this special Mass, ALL SEAS

PARISHIONERS are asked to offer prayers, works of

charity, sacrifices and sufferings for the Sick and

Persons with Disabilities throughout the Diocese of

Metuchen who have requested prayerful support.

A Spiritual Bouquet scroll from SEAS will be brought

to the Mass and placed near the altar during the

Mass. Please use the wonderful gift of prayer as a

way to contribute, during this Year of Mercy, to

those with countless crosses. Simply pray (a daily

Rosary, an Our Father, a Hail Mary or any other

appropriate prayer) or to offer sacrifice including

offering one's Holy Communion for the intentions

of the Sick and Persons with Disabilities who have

asked for special prayers.

Thank you for helping create a powerhouse of

prayer for the Sick and Persons with Disabilities.

Sisters’ Night - Villa Maria House of Studies

Friday, June 10 - 6-9 pm

Young women (18-35) are invited to share informally with IHM Sisters. The evening offers the opportunity for sharing a meal, enjoying social time and praying together. Junior and seniors in high school are also welcome.

Around the Diocese

Foundation for Catholic Education

Graduation 50/50 Raffle

Win cash for yourself or for your favorite graduate

while helping other children receive a quality,

values-based Catholic education.

$50 per Ticket

Win one of three cash prizes!

1st prize – 25% of gross proceeds

2nd prize – 15% of gross proceeds

3rd prize – 10% of gross proceeds

To purchase tickets, go to

www.diometuchen.org/FCE

and download raffle form.

Drawing: Thursday, June 30, 2016 – 12:00 noon St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Ln,

Piscataway, NJ

R.L. #1281

Need not be present to win. Must be 18 or older to purchase

tickets.

Job Seekers Support Group

Jewish Family Service is offering a special Job Seekers Support Group in Hunterdon County. This group will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at The Family Success Center, 87 Park Avenue, Flemington, N.J. The topic for this group is “Creating your Target List” presented by Elise Prezant, Career Counselor, JFS.

This group is offered free of charge and is open to the entire community. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from The United Way of Hunterdon County. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, please contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 X108 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.

Monday June 13

World Apostolate of Fatima Shrine 674 Mt. View Rd., Washington, NJ 07882

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Angel of Peace at Portugal and the 99th Anniversary of the Second Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. 10-11:00: Holy House tour; 10:30: Confessions-upper Shrine; 12:00: Rosary Procession; 12:30: Speaker David Carollo; 1:00: Holy Mass Fr. Michael Venditti; 2:30: Benediction; Fatima Farewell; Brown Scapular enrollment; 3:00: Divine Mercy Chaplet; 3:30-4:30: Holy House tour. Enter designated Year of Mercy Door. www.bluearmy.com 908-689-1700 Ext 210

15th Annual Parish Festival Immaculate Conception Church of Annandale

Immaculate Conception Church of Annandale is hosting it's 15th Annual Parish Festival June 15th through June 19th on the Church grounds. Please join us to enjoy rides, games, family entertainment, international foods, raffles and two nights of fireworks! Please visit www.iccannandale.org or call the office at 908-735-7319 for more information. Hope to see you there!

Come Learn How to Walk the Way of Mercy!

The Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Evangelization would like to invite you to a Bible conference on the theme of God’s mercy during this Jubilee Year entitled, A Biblical Walk Through Mercy.

The event will be held at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center in Piscataway on Saturday, June 18. It starts with daily Mass at 8:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm.

The presenter, Thomas Smith, is a gifted Bible teacher and he will take us on a wonderful overview of mercy in the Old and New Testaments as well as encourage us to be people of mercy. Registration is required. For more information go to: www.diometuchen.org/evangelizationevents or call 732-562-1990 ext. 1634.

Discernment Retreat - Villa Maria House of Studies

June 10-12, 2016 - Friday 6PM - Sunday 1PM

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: ihmvoc@aol.com or 610-889-1553

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Slavic Dinner

Wednesday, June 8 - 4:00-7:00 PM

Dinner will be held in the St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough. The cost is $14.00 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. Orders to go are available. For more information contact: St. Mary’s at 908-725-0615.

Monday, June 13 World Apostolate of Fatima Shrine, Washington, NJ

Celebrate 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Angel of Peace at Portugal and 99th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. 10-11:00: Holy House tour; 10:30: Confessions-upper Shrine; 12:00: Rosary Procession; 12:30: Speaker Fr. Michael Venditti; 1:00 Holy Mass: Bishop Emeritus Paul Bootkoski; 2:30: Benediction; Fatima Farewell; Brown Scapular enrollment; 3:00: Divine Mercy Chaplet; 3:30-4:30: Holy House tour. Enter designated Year of Mercy Door. www.bluearmy.com; 908-689-1700 Ext 210.

Life in the Spirit Seminar

June 11 & 12 - 8:30 am - 4 pm Sponsored by SPSJ Divine Mercy Prayer Group

Seminar starts at 9

Mass celebrated on Sunday at 4pm Free Admission - Free Lunch

St. Philip & St James School 137 Roseberry St., Phillipsburg, NJ

School Cafeteria

For more information and to pre-register contact Fr. Tom Ganley or Deacon Enock Berluche at 732-514-7160 or dmhealing@aol.com.

Sanctioned by the Steering Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of

Metuchen