FOR THE WEEK OF November 9, 2009

 

MONDAY                   7:AM    Julia & William Campbell

                                    Req. by: Their Dtr., Shirley

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

TUESDAY                  7:AM    Helen Sendelsky

                                    Req. by: Leonard Sendelsky                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

WEDNESDAY           7:AM    Josephine Courtney

                                    Req.by:Mary & Stan Bulinsky

 

THURSDAY               7:AM    John Lyons

                                    Req. by: The Villegas Family

                                                                                                                                                           

 FRIDAY                     7:AM    In Thanksgiving

                                    Req. by Don Antony Fleming

                                                                                               

SATURDAY:              8:AM  The People of the Parish

                                  

                                    5:PM   Ben Caso

                                    Req. by: His Wife, Irene

                                                                     

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

  8:30              Joseph Forgione

                        Req. by: Jean Martiak & Rosco Matarangolo

11:30              Isabel Nolasco

                        Req.by: Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren

           

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

 5:PM   Bernadette Basile, Deacon Sam, Pat Basile

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

 8:30    Fran McGreevy, G. McArdle, Jamie Blockus

11:30   Carolyn Duane, Patrick Hardish, T. Rodes

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

 5:PM   Genesis Santos, J. Arroyo, Nicholas Skiba

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

  8:30    Alex Valera, Bruno & Bryanna Ferri

11:30    Andrew Galarza, Jhonson Perez, Lily Duane

           

LECTORS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

5:PM    Laura Skiba,

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

8:30      Sal Forgione

12:00    Edward Rodes

 

            MEALS NEEDED

The Confirmation Candidates deliver and serve food at the Salvation Army.  If you would like to donate a simple meal, please call Mildred at 738-3909.  They will be going on November 23, 2009.

 

SANCTUARY CANDLE

This week the Sanctuary Candle is burning in memory of  Francis Lorentzen at the request of Rose & Joe Critelli.

 

 

 

WEEKLY OFFERINGS

 

Our Weekly Budget Is:               $5,275.00

Last Week’s Collection Was:   $4,706.03

Variance           (minus)             $   568.97

”Regarding Sacrificial Giving, nothing better has happened at St. Elizabeth’s in years.  Thank you for following what the Spirit is saying.  We must continue to teach the spirituality of giving so that the joy of giving can be experienced.

 A Parishioner, St. Elizabeth, Washington Hghts, NY.

 

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

In the charity of your prayers, please pray for our brothers and sisters who are ill:  Sue Dudor, Ronnie Suswal, Cathy Marfan, Josephine Andel, Lee Vieira, Mary Switzer, Bob Langan, Kathleen Mazzagotti, Nancy Mazurek, Richard Casale, Drew Horvat, Charles Stek, Andrea Costantino, Nellie Padilla,  Art Krilla, Bill Kolojay,  Erika Hercek, Sandy Breault, Steve Lally, Anna Metz, Rosanne Kosenski, Kelly Trio, Irma Rybarczyk, Marian Krauss, Claire Danielczyk,  Mary (Gavin) Skistimas,  Lisa Hornyak, Jillian Piereth, Cos Soltren,  Sandy Mazur,  Irene Caso, Dorothy Pedone,  Florence Skarzenski. Lynn Muccilli,  Florence Ott,  Catherine Suhay, Marilyn McArdle, Martina Balogh, Mabel Novak, & Mario Rapetti.

 

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

The Rosary Altar Society will hold their annual Christmas Party of Monday,  November 30^th at Longhorn’s Steak House, Woodbridge.

 

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

The Holy Name Society will meet on Monday, November 9^th in the Rectory meeting room at 7:30pm

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HOLY SPIRIT SENIORS

The Holy Spirit Seniors meet each Tuesday at

12:30 pm.  The following trips are planned.

November 12, 2009 – Atlantic City

Call Jane at 732-972-1327

December 2, 2009

Bavarian Festival at the Brownstone

Call Helen – 732-826-3390

 

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers that grace our altar this weekend are in memory of John Suhay, at the request of his wife, Catherine & Daughter, Mary Ann.

 

GOT WAX?

The church has a substantial amount of old candles for anyone who is into candle making, and would like the old candles.  Contact Deacon Sam.

 

PRAY THE ROSARY EACH DAY

TO END ABORTION, FOR

WORLD PEACE & AN END

TO TERRORISM

 

2009 BISHOP’S APPEAL

Because We Are Church

Many people are feeling the impact of these trying economic times.  Yet, Christian stewardship invites us to trust. . . to take a risk. . . to share what we have with others in the confidence that our heavenly Father will provide us with all that we truly need.  It is in this spirit that you are invited to make a sacrificial gift to help ur Church meet the many pastoral, educational and charitable needs in our communities – needs that are even greater in these challenging times.  Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

 

BLOOD DRIVE

Before you give thanks, give blood!  St. Joseph H.S. will hold a blood drive on November 11, 2009 from

10 am to 5 pm.  Contact Mr. Brian Jenkins at jankinsb@st.joes.org.

 

VATICAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT

OF THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES

OF THE WORLD

Our Lady of Victories Parish, Main St., Sayreville will host the Vatican International Exhibit of the Eucharist Miracles of the World.  This exhibition has already visited more than one thousand parishes in Italy and in other countries and has been translated into numerous languages.  Beginning Thursday, November 19 through Wednesday, November 25 Our Lady of Victories is privileged to present this holy display in the lower church from 9 am to 7  pm daily and invite all to “make a visit”.  Our Annual “40 Hours Devotion” to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament will be Sunday and Monday as this awesome display is available

Fr. Andrew Aposstoli, CFR, renowned Catholic writer and speaker with numerous shows on the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) will be the guest preacher Sunday at 4:30  pm and Monday at 7 pm.  Please don’t miss this  opportunity!  For further information please contact Our Lady of Victories Church at 257-0077.

 

DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT

The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Liturgical Music is proud to present a concert of fine acappella choral singing to be held Friday, November 13 at 8 pm at the Cathedral of St. Francis, Metuchen and repeated Sunday, November 15 at 4 pm at St. Joseph Parish, Washington, NJ.  The one hour concert should be a joyous and prayerful offering for all music lovers. While there is no charge for the concert, a free-will offering will be taken.  Proceeds will fund the parishes’ music ministries, the March 7, 2010 Concert in Remembrance of Deceased Priests of the Diocese, and St. Joseph Parish Youth Group’s participation in Hope in the Hills of Warren.  For further information, call 562-1990, ext. 1634.

 

 

CRAFT SHOWS

The St. Joseph H.S. Fathers’ Club will sponsor the 31^st annual Craft Show at the school, 145 Plainfield Ave., Metuchen from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, November 21 and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, November 22.  For additional information, please call 549-7600, ext. 214 during the day or ext. 241 after hours.

The Parents’ Guild of Mother Seton H.S. Valley Rd., Clark will sponsor a Craft Fair from 9 am to 4 pm. On December 5^th.  All articles are handmade original crafts.  Shoppers and browsers are invited to join them  Admission is free.

 

A RIDE THROUGH THE CHRISTMAS STORY

From November 27 thru December 6, Sayre Woods Bible Church, Rt. 9 South, Old Bridge will sponsor a Ride Through the Christmas Story with live costumed characters, animals and unique scenes while enjoying holiday music.  Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 5 pm to 9:30 pm.

 

ATTENTION ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

All Confirmation Candidates will meet at the church basement on Wednesday, November 20^th at 7 pm to write gift tags for Christmas items.  For additional information, please call Mildred at 732-738-3909.

 

SAVE THE DATE

The Rosary Altar Society is having a 50’s dance on Saturday, February 13^th starting at 6 pm. In  the church Hall.  Ticket price of $30 will include a buffet dinner, coffee & dessert and will also include beer, wine and/or soda.  Music will be provided by “Something Special”.  Book your reservations early as we are sure that tickets will sell quickly.   

 

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

AT FLYNN & SON

Flynn & Son Funeral Home will be hosting its annual Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 2, at 7 pm.  For information on how to participate, please call 548-2739 or visit flynnhomes.com/communityevents.

 

OFFICE CLOSING

The Parish Office will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &  Friday of this week.

 

PROUD PARISHIONERS

As Parishioners of Holy Spirit, we are always proud of our Church but due to the recent church painting and the repairs to the concrete areas around the Church, we are particularly proud.  Our church looks absolutely beautiful.  Thanks go out in particular to Deacon Sam, Raul Cardona and Rubin Figueroa for their parts in putting it all back together after the painters left and to Carol Mik, Dee Ziemba & Gloria Kuran for their help with the altar cloths. We thank also Most Holy Rosary Church for their hospitality in having us attend Masses at their church while ours was being worked on.