FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23 2009

 

MONDAY                   7:AM    Rita Winters

                                    Req. by: Her Children

                                    Patricia, Fr. Sean & Rita

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

TUESDAY                  7:AM    In Thanksgiving

                                     Req. by: Don Antony Fleming

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

WEDNESDAY           7:AM    Anthony Musolf

                                     Req.by: Rosemary Crist

 

THURSDAY               7:AM    In Thanksgiving

                                     Req. by: Family of Glisa Vandepul

                                                                                                                                                           

 FRIDAY                     7:AM    Katherine Zylka

                                     Req. by: M/M John McArdle

                                                                                               

SATURDAY:              8:AM    Int. of Rev.  Michael Crummy

                                    Req. by: The McArdle Family

                                  

                                    5:PM   Joe Swoboda

                                    Req. by: Irene Caso:

                                                                                            

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

  8:30              Victor Richardson

                        Req. by: His Mom, Connie Rodgers

11:30              Samuel Malilit, Sr.

                        Req.by: His Family

           

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH

 5:PM   A. Carr, Nancy McCrone, Norberto Soltren

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

 8:30    Carol Mik, Debbie Cherubini, Dee Ziemba

11:30   Jamie Blockus, Deacon Sam, Patrick Hardish

 

ALTAR SERVERS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH

 5:PM   Danny Lordi, G. Tabangay, Shelby Carr

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

  8:30    F. Maravilla, Immanuel & Luis DeJesus

11:30    Brian Donovan, Eric Cag, Malachi Walker

           

LECTORS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH

5:PM    Mary Silverio

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

8:30      Stephanie Serrano

11:30    Christian Martinez

 

            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  Michael Hanley at the request of Dee Ziemba..

WEEKLY OFFERINGS

 

Our Weekly Budget Is:               $5,275.00

Last Week’s Collection Was:   $4,475.60         

Variance           (minus)             $   461.00

”It’s funny how income is rather relative.  Compared to some I am rich.  Compared to others I am poor.  My gift counts especially because I give it thoughtfully and from the heart”

. . . . . . A Parishioner, Sacred Heart, Lebanon, PA

 

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, Lisa Hornyak, Jillian Piereth, Cos Soltren,  Sandy Mazur,  Irene Caso, Dorothy Pedone,  Florence Skarzenski. Lynn Muccilli,  Florence Ott,  Catherine Suhay, Marilyn McArdle, Martina Balogh  & Mario Rapetti.

 

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

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

 

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

The Holy Name Society will meet on Monday, December 14th in the Rectory meeting room at 7:30pm .

 

HOLY SPIRIT SENIORS

The Holy Spirit Seniors meet each Tuesday at

12:30 pm.  The following trips are planned.

December 10, 2009 – Atlantic City

Call Jane at 732-972-1327

December 2, 2009

Bavarian Festival at the Brownstone

Call Helen – 732-826-3390

 

ALTAR FLOWERS

If you would like to donate flowers in memory of a loved one, or for any occasion, please call the rectory office.

 

2009 BISHOP’S APPEAL

Because We Are Church

The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry reaches out to teenagers as well as those in their 20’s and 30’s through special programs and activities, such as, Justiceworx, Diocesan Youth Day and Theology on Tap.  Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to support this important pastoral ministry.  Please prayerfully consider making a gift today.

 

 

 

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 you enjoy holiday music.  Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 5 pm to 9:30 pm.

 

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 “Special Touch”.  Book your reservations early as we are sure that tickets will sell quickly.  You may see any Rosarian for tickets or you may call the parish office during office hours.

 

FR. MIKE’S INSTALLATION

Msgr. Zamorski will install Fr. Mike as pastor of Holy Spirit Church on Sunday, December 13^th at the 11:30 Mass.  All are invited to come to the Church Hall afterward for refreshments.  Father Mike will be installed as Pastor of Most Holy Rosary Church on Monday, December 7^th at 7 pm Mass.

 

PACS CALENDAR RAFFLE

Members of PACS Home School Association are having their Annual Calendar Raffle Fundraiser and would like your support.  The tickets are $20 each and you have 12 chances to win  Once the winning ticket is drawn, it will be re-entered  into the next drawing for a chance to win again.  The prizes range from $400-$500.  Drawings will be held at PACS – Central Office, 500 State St., Perth Amboy with the first drawing being held on Thursday, January 7, 2010.  The dates and prize amounts are marked on each Calendar Raffle.  This is a wonderful opportunity to pick up a gift for that special person you just don’t know what to get for the  holidays.  Please see a school representative at the end of Mass if interested.  Please make checks payable to PACS-HSA.  Thank you for your support.

 

MONDAY BINGO NIGHT AT ST. CECELIA’S

Enjoy a night out with friends every Monday night at Lourdes Hall at St. Cecelia’s.  There will be regular games, specials, daily doubles and 50/50s.  Doors open at 6 pm – Calling starts at 7:30 pm.  Food is available for purchase.  Any questions, please call Keri Budzyn at 750-5890.

 

MEMORIAL TREE LIGHTING

Flynnn and Son Funeral Home will be hosting its annual Memorial Tree Lighting at their Metuchen location (319 Amboy Ave) on Wednesday, December 2^nd at 7 pm.  For information on how to participate, please call 548-2730 or visit their website at

Flynnhomes.com/community events.

 

 

 

OFFICE CLOSING

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

 

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

FROM

FATHER MIKE, FATHER SEAN.

FATHER JOHN, DEACONSAM

AND

THE HOLY SPIRIT PARISH STAFF