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February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent

Mass Intentions for the week of February 18, 2013 MONDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Joseph Palesado r/o Mirta Palesado TUESDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. John R. Dillon, Jr. r/o Matt Meenan WEDNESDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Danny Meenan r/o Matt & Karen

Meenan THURSDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Joseph Schreck r/o Michael & Linda

Bavaro FRIDAY Weekday 8:00 A.M. Sabina Marinucci r/o Mr. & Mrs.

Michael Rocco & Family SATURDAY Vigil Mass 5:00 P.M. George Brabson r/p Family SUNDAY 3rd Sunday of Lent 8:30 A.M. Ida Mastromonaco r/o Ken & Marianne

Sundbye 11:00 A.M. Mass for the People

~ Requests for Prayers ~ Please Remember the Sick in Your Prayers

John Hunt, Louis Higley, Michael Lanza, Marie Rendine, Robert Cleary, Albert Lusch Jr., Roxanne Guzman, Denise Pedersen, Joseph & Muriel Calvanelli, Raymond Brand, Joseph Thomas, George Coyne, John Anthony Criscuola, Barbara McLaughlin, Edward Jurewicz, Molly Barry, Valerie Dietrich, Jim Waltzak, Madaline Huthanse, Pauline Ragazzo, Jack Ruggiero, Monica Spengler, John Troendle, Brother Carmen Ciardullo, Santa Pietrunti, Rafael Bautista, Eduardo Zuniga, Stephen Soehngen, Ron Lewis, Helen Morris, John Milano, Samantha Blodgett, Grace Lanza, Anne Cacavio, Helen Kelleher, Grace Smink, Paul Seidel, Susan Capellupo, Margaret Fimbel, Kenny O’Connor, Augustine Nieves, Gladys Milazzo, Arlene Bellinger, Joyce Valenti, Ann Weller, Tracy Johnson, John Smyth, Betsy Coyne, Chris Clickner, Dan Farago, Mary Skowronski, Bill Sharp, Susan Marantz, Maryann Hughes, Joan Simon, Elizabeth Lovuolo, Michael Banko, Mary Elizabeth Clark, Maryann Slovinsky, Mary Ann Radice, Damien Lyons, Jake Holmes, Marie Valenti, Diane Brennan, Campbell Hoyt, Lil White, Ted Marsek, Monica Drumm, Joseph Rendine, Jeanette Herrera, Liam Robilotto, John Clute, Normand Rivard, Janice Rivard, Sandi Salois, Ava Shepherd, Tom Guyader, Asa Taylor, Cheryl Salus, Joseph Longo, Fe Abila, Betty Hyduke, Colleen Lettieri, Christopher Molnar & Jim Butler.

Please Pray for Those in the Seminary Steven Woltornist, Michael Fragoso, Joemar Garboso, Stuart King & Matthew Marinelli.

Please Pray for Those in the Military James Krimin, Charles Fahrenholz, Douglas McWilliams, Richard Melendez, Derek Angeles, Brian Hopkins, Eddie LeBlanc, Shane Rehnstedt, Bryan Kelly, Thomas Matsay, Evan Ruffini, David Novak, Robert Jorgenson, Christopher Molnar & Joshua Rivard.

Your Stewardship of Treasure 2/17/13

Offertory $ 10,843.48 Knights of Columbus Donation $ 500.00 Religious Education - Confirmation $ 320.00 Funeral $ 250.00 Memorial Fund $ 250.00 Miscellaneous $ 222.68 Votives $ 133.05 Lenten Booklets $ 129.00 United Way $ 80.00 Youth Ministry - IBM $ 20.00 Easter Flowers $ 5.00 $ 12,753.21

!SS TATIONS OF THE TATIONS OF THE CC ROSSROSS

The Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday during Lent, in the Church, at 12:15 and 7:00 PM.

SATISFY YOUR HUNGERSATISFY YOUR HUNGER ,, BOTH BODY AND SOULBOTH BODY AND SOUL Starting on Friday, February 15th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, there will be a pasta dinner/soup provided before the weekly 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross. The dinners are courtesy of the Knights of Columbus and the Stewardship Ministry. Donations are gratefully accepted and will be given to the Knights to defray their costs.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES all at 7:00 PM • Tuesday, 3/12 - Nativity of Our Lord, Monroe • Friday, 3/15 - St Cecilia, Monmouth Junction • Wednesday, 3/20 - Queenship of Mary, Plainsboro • Thursday, 3/21 - St Augustine’s, Kendall Park

In addition, Confessions will also be heard, at St Cecilia’s on the following Tuesday evenings, February 19, 26, March 5, & 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. As well as the following Fridays following the 12:15 and 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross on February 15, 22, March 8 & 22. Confessions will continue to be heard, at St. Cecilia’s, on Saturdays from 3:45 to 4:30 pm.

There will be no scheduled Confessions on March 30th – Holy Saturday.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE PAPACY OF POPE BENEDICT XVI

On Thursday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen, Bishop Bootkoski will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI. A reception will follow in the Community Room beneath the Cathedral. All in the Diocese are invited. For more information, visit diometuchen.org.

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Baptism,! we! have! an! opportunity! this! year! to! both! grow! in! our!

knowledge!of!the!faith!and!to!strength!that!faith.!

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there! is! to! know! about! God.! Because! God! is! God! there! is! always!

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Monday,(February(25(Grade(7!in!Church!at!7:30!

Grade(8!in!regular!classes!at!7:30!PM!!

Wednesday,(February(27(6:15(PM!

!Grade(6!Students!and!Parents!in!Church!!

Sacraments(of(Initiation(Pray!for!our!brothers!and!sisters!who!are!preparing!to!

complete! the! Sacraments! of! Initiation! at! the! Easter!

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receive!First!Holy!Communion!properly:!

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of!you!is!receiving!

• Hold!your!hands!up!high,!left!over!right!

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“The!Year!of!Faith”!

Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy to the church.

What!does!the!year!of!faith!mean!for!me?!

How!can!I!strengthen!my!faith?!

Come!for!an!evening!of!prayer!and!

reflection!offered!by!!

Fr.!Michael!Sheehan!

Pastor,!St.!Peter!the!Apostle!Parish,!

River!Edge,!New!Jersey!!

Monday,!March!11Z!7:00!PM!!

Adoration!of!the!

!Blessed!Sacrament!!

A!wonderful!opportunity!to!

grow!in!faith!and!knowledge!

of!God.!

Bring!a!friend.!

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Lenten Day of Prayer for Women Given by the Sisters of Jesus Our Hope

Saturday, March16, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

St. Magdalen de Pazzi Church ~ Flemington, NJ

“Continuing our Journey of Faith” Keynote address by Sister Julia Jamink, SJH Sister Julia, known for her deep faith in God, her great love for the Catholic Church, her wisdom and her joy, will help us rediscover the meaning of faith within a world invaded by an individualism that leads to living as though God did not exist. Both in the main talk and in the workshops the Sisters will strive to stir into flame the light of faith of those who in their daily journey seek to entrust their lives to the Lord with conviction and courage. As requested by Pope Benedict XVI for the “Year of Faith”, the Sisters will lead us in a public profession of faith as proclaimed in the Apostles Creed.

Workshops given by the Sisters of Jesus Our Hope

A. BELIEVING IN GOD’S LOVE FOR ME SHEDS LIGHT ON WHO I AM! B. WOMEN OF FAITH: SAINTS TO HELP ME ON MY JOURNEY! C. MARY, OUR MOTHER: MODEL OF FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD

Suggested registration donation ~ $20 SCHEDULE: 8:30 A.M. HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS (ARRIVE AT 8:15 A.M.) 9:30 – 9:50 A.M. COFFEE 10:00 A.M. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, RESPONSE, SILENT PRAYER, PROFESSION OF FAITH 11:30 – 12 NOON WORKSHOPS (GIVEN ONLY ONE TIME) 12:15 P.M. ROSARY 12:45 P.M. END OF RETREAT AND DEPARTURE PLEASE RETURN REGISTRATION FORM BELOW BY MARCH 1, 2013 TO: SISTERS OF JESUS OUR HOPE 376 BELLIS ROAD, BLOOMSBURY, NJ 08804 – CALL: 908/995-7261 FOR INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name________________________________________________ Phone: _______________

Address_____________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________State_______ Zip_____________________

e-mail address: ______________________________________________________________

Workshop choice (indicate A, B, C) ______________________________________________

Second Sunday of Lent Reading 1 Gn 15:5-12, 17-18

The Lord God took Abram outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so,” he added, “shall your descendants be.” Abram put his faith in the LORD, who credited it to him as an act of righteousness. He then said to him, “I am the LORD who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession.” “O Lord GOD,” he asked, “how am I to know that I shall possess it?” He answered him, “Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old she-goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” Abram brought him all these, split them in two, and placed each half opposite the other; but the birds he did not cut up. Birds of prey swooped down on the carcasses, but Abram stayed with them. As the sun was about to set, a trance fell upon Abram, and a deep, terrifying darkness enveloped him. When the sun had set and it was dark, there appeared a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch, which passed between those pieces. It was on that occasion that the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying: “To your descendants I give this land, from the Wadi of Egypt to the Great River, the Euphrates.”

Responsorial Psalm Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14

R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me. Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks. R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Your presence, O LORD, I seek. Hide not your face from me; do not in anger repel your servant. You are my helper: cast me not off. R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Reading 2 Phil 3:17—4:1 or PHIL 3:20—4:1

Join with others in being imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us. For many, as I have often told you and now tell you even in tears, conduct themselves as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction. Their God is their stomach; their glory is in their “shame.” Their minds are occupied with earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body by the power that enables him also to bring all things into subjection to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord.

Gospel Lk 9:28b-36

Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen.

Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States

Next week’s readings Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15, 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 & Lk 13:1-9

PRAY · FAST · ACT

In this Year of Faith, the Catholic Bishops of the United States have called for a nationwide effort to advance a movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty through prayer, penance, and sacrifice. Catholics across the nation are being encouraged to pray, fast, and act for increased protections of religious liberty and to rebuild a culture favorable to life and marriage.

This effort is necessary because life, marriage, and religious liberty are under assault.

Fifty-five million children have been lost to abortion. Two upcoming Supreme Court cases could have significant impacts on the definition of marriage. And even with the latest “accommodation,” a federal mandate still forces people of conscience to facilitate insurance coverage of sterilization, contraception, and abortifacient drugs, and forces the employees of Catholic agencies to accept coverage for themselves and their children that violates their Church’s teaching on respect for human life.

The bishops’ call to prayer and sacrifice encourages monthly Eucharistic Holy Hours in cathedrals and parishes, daily rosary, special Prayers of the Faithful at all Masses, fasting and abstinence on Fridays, and the second observance of a Fortnight for Freedom this summer.

In response to the challenges to rights of conscience, the bishops have also launched a nationwide postcard campaign, “Project Life and Liberty,” during February and March. Soon parishes throughout the country will

distribute postcards to help Catholics communicate with their elected representatives in Congress. The goal of this campaign is to encourage Congress to make sure that taxpayers are not forced to subsidize abortion, and that Catholic (and other) individuals and institutions are not forced to violate their moral and religious convictions when they provide or purchase health care, or provide assistance to people in need. Federal law had been generous in protecting the rights of individuals and institutions to act according to their religious beliefs and moral convictions. But political forces are now injecting themselves into the lives of Catholics and Church organizations, substituting their own secular ideology for the Church’s beliefs. Some say the Church should leave politics alone and concentrate on teaching the faith and serving the needy. But what if the State says the Church may not follow her teachings, even in her own institutions? What if the State limits the Church’s ability to serve the needy? What if it says a Catholic nurse has no right to her livelihood because she will not help perform abortions? What if the Church cannot act on her teaching that marriage is the union of one man and one woman? While believers are seeking remedies at all levels of government, the U.S. bishops have called upon the Catholic faithful to join the movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty. Prayer is the ultimate source of our strength—for without God, we can do nothing; but with God, all things are possible.

USCCB Nationwide Bulletin Insert February-March 2013

LIFE, MARRIAGE & RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Join the Movement! To join the call to prayer for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty, go to www.usccb.org/life-marriage-liberty.

Pledge to fast on Fridays at www.usccb.org/fast.

To learn more about challenges to religious liberty and conscience rights, go to www.usccb.org/conscience.

To have your group or organization send postcards through “Project Life and Liberty,” go to www.usccb.org/postcards.

February 24, 2013 2nd Sunday of Lent

“I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession.” (Genesis 15:7)

Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether our home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do we show our gratitude to God for the home He has given us? Do we make a sacrifice of any kind? Do we return any of our finances to God, investing equally in our eternal home just as we invest in our current abode?

Ten Characteristics of a Christian Steward

A Christian steward seeks these virtues: Prayer, Gratitude, Humility,

Generosity, Trust, Simplicity, Patience, Mercy,

Responsibility and Perseverance.

Points to Ponder

“The will of God never takes you to where the grace of God will not protect you.”

2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Christ Alive in His People Your gift to the 2012 Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports diocesan-sponsored programs that promote Catholic values that enhance human life and spiritual growth, providing families with opportunities for enrichment, education and healing. If you have already made a gift to this year’s appeal, thank you! If you haven’t done so, your help is still very much needed. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is crucial to our Church’s ability to serve God’s people in need.

“He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body.”

Philippians 3:21 In the midst of all the everyday music that we sing and play and pray here in our parish and our communities, there are those occasional nuggets of pure gold that transform us and our assemblies. We are no longer the same people that we were before. We recognize it when it has happened, and we are forever sensitized and enlightened by the memory of that experience. What we are called to do is to change our hearts, so that the conditions are right for the divine spark to set us on fire over and over again and take us to new places that we cannot even dream of.

Make us vulnerable and open to your touch, all-powerful God,

that we may be transfigured by the music we sing to your glory.

Keep us alert and ready to be channels of your grace,

so that our music and singing

not only clothes the rites with beauty but heightens the sense of your presence within

us.

The Light Is On for You

Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski invites all to participate

Tuesday, March 5 - 7:00 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, 548 Main St., Metuchen, NJ Bishop Bootkoski will be available to hear Confessions along with a number of priests from around the Diocese of Metuchen. All are invited to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a good opportunity to draw closer to Christ.

St. Cecilia’s Youth Ministry Open to all 9th-12th grade high school students. Newcomers are always welcome. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the

month from 7-9pm in the church basement. The youth ministry of St. Cecilia’s thrives on the celebration of Jesus Christ, strives to serve our community both within

the parish and out, encourages others to establish a relationship with Jesus Christ & desires to create a family in

Christ so all will grow in their Catholic faith. TODAY/TONIGHT: Feb. 24th -CRY 5-7 pm YG 7-9pm Upcoming Events: March 3rd – CRY 6-9 pm.

Sponsors Certificates

Any registered parishioner looking for sponsor certificates may obtain one from the parish office; however, in order to receive one, usage of the parish envelope system is MANDATORY for at least three months.

L.I.F.T. Living In Faith Together

A Young Adult Ministry serving those 18-39!

Calendar of Events: Wednesday 2/27 - Bible Study 7:30 Wednesday 3/6 - Topic Night 7:30 "Jesus as Our Tour Guide" TOPIC NIGHTS ARE BACK! We will be having a topic night each month on the first Wednesday at 7:30 at St. Cecilia's! Come to discuss multiple topics as we continue our series "Jesus as Our Tour Guide"! We will also be having monthly Food and Fellowship events! During these events we will meet on a Sunday after the 11AM mass to catch up, meet new people or reconnect with old friends. Say posted for the location for the March meeting! Do you have any old ink cartridges or small electronics you need to recycle? You can help LIFT by recycling your items - the box will be kept in the closet in the vestibule. We are able to recycle cell phones, toner and ink cartridges, cameras, and small electronics. Thank you again for your support! For more information about L.I.F.T. find us on facebook or email us at: LIFT.StCecilias@gmail.com *Child care is provided upon request. If you need child care during one of our meetings please email us so we are prepared!*

We can’t wait to see you at one of our events!

STUDENT CITIZEN AWARD -$350.00 St. Augustine of Canterbury Columbiettes Auxiliary will include in their Youth Program the STUDENT CITIZEN AWARD in the amount of $350. This award is limited to Catholic females who are seniors in High School. If you are a student who is a Parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church and interested in applying for this Award ,please contact Alice Asperoy, @723-274-3487, prior to April 10, 2013. Last year’s winner was from our parish!!

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Have the opportunity to earn a Religious Activity Patch honoring the Founder of the Knights of Columbus, Venerable Michael McGivney, on Saturday, April 20 at 9 am at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, 45 Henderson Road, in Kendall Park. To register for this event, Scouts should complete and return the registration form which can be found at http://tinyurl.com/ScoutInvite This day is being sponsored by St. Augustine's Knights of Columbus Council #6345 and is part of the Footsteps of American Saints which is a program of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.. Questions? Contact mcgivneypatch@gmail.com or call 201-681-2383

Ultreya/Cursillo - Open to Men and Women Please join us Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7:30PM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe Twp, NJ, downstairs in Fr. Congdon Hall to move onward in sharing our Christian life. We will be enjoying a guest speaker, having some discussion and prayer. Any questions or concerns, please contact Irene Marino at 609-235-9646. Looking forward to seeing you.

Human Life is Sacred Fresh Commitment to Life…

Cardinal Justin Rigali, in the annual Mass for Life in Washington DC in 2007, commented on the Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion on January 22, 1973. He called it a “misguided use of judicial power exercised in the name of the authority resting in the people of the United States of America.” He went on to say, “Each passing year confirms us in the pain of recognizing the violence inflicted upon millions and millions of unborn children and even partially born children in our land. It is important that this truth be acknowledged, that repentance be sincere, and that effective means be taken to stop this grotesque tragedy, while preventing it from being repeated in the future. At the same time each passing year confirms us in new hope for the future. As people of prayer, we are moved by the words of Saint Paul, who says: "...we have set our hope on the living God" (1 Tim 4:10). The word of God and His commandments encourage us in our efforts, and they certainly inspire the rising generation to form new attitudes and assume a fresh commitment to the cause of life.” !

Knights of Columbus News We congratulate and welcome the following new Brother

Knights who made their 1st degree: Michael Drew Matt Snively Luis Alzate Michael Santasieri We also congratulate Richard Casale who

made his 2nd degree. Do you have a question about the Knights? Visit our website at: www.koccouncil7046.org

Thinking of joining the Council? Call our Membership Director, Mike Casalvieri at

(908) 510-6615. Or e-mail kofccouncil7046@comcast.net. Join us! You and your family will be glad you did!

PARENTS! Attend one or all 3 sessions in the upcoming Parenting series -

“PURE PARENTHOOD: RAISING KIDS OF FAITH AND PURITY IN A

CULTURE UNFRIENDLY TO BOTH” February 27, March 6, March 13 at 7:00 – 9:00 PM

at St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway

Presenter: David Hajduk, M.A. Teacher/campus minister at Delbarton School & adjunct professor of systematic theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University. All 3 Sessions: $25 per person – OR - $40 per couple (when paid in advance) Per Session: $10 per person. Sponsored by the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen - 732-562-1990 x 1624

D OD O YY O UO U N E E D A P R A Y E RN E E D A P R A Y E R ?? Throughout our lives we often find ourselves, loved ones, or friends in need of prayers. The St. Cecilia Prayer Group is committed to praying for all your special intentions. You can request prayers by calling the parish office at 732-329-2893 ext. 15 or e-mail St.CeciliaPrayerGroup@gmail.com

Remember Jesus is always ready to carry us during our time of need

Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody

11 Stories of Real People

Who Discovered the Underrated Power of Grace

Forgiveness will unleash a power in your life that is underrated and often ignored. It is underrated mainly because it is underused. We fail to capture the power of forgiveness because we are afraid of it, because we have grown comfortable in our familiar wounds, or because we are sinfully stubborn. But the power is there waiting for us. This little book, and the eleven real life stories in it, will help you capture that power. Because everybody needs to forgive somebody. Please pick up your free copy of this book in the foyer of Church –

St. Cecilia’s gift to you this Lent.

SNOW?? Has this winter

got you singing the SNOW REMOVAL BLUES? Probably not so bad for the average homeowner, but a little painful for the parish. Although our snowfall this season has not yet been significant, more of a nuisance, keeping our parking lot and walkways safe for you and your family is still our top priority. So far this winter we have paid $8,758.00 in ice & snow removal – and more predicted for this weekend. OUCH! Remember that pennies for the parking lot jar? We thought we’d dust it off and bring it out again to collect spare change to help ease our Snow Removal Blues!

As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Coffee Time March Coffee Time, next weekend, is being hosted by our Music Ministry. However, if any parishioner would like to bake something, we can always use extra offerings.

Why not try out that new recipe on us!!

Blood Drive

South Brunswick will hold a Blood Donor Drive on Saturday, April 13 from 10AM-to-4PM, at the Community Center in Woodlot Park, 124 New Road, Monmouth Jct. Donors must be 17 and up (16 with signed parent/guardian permission form). Forms are available at www.bloodnj.org, weigh at least 120 lbs; and be in good health. Blood can be donated safely, every 56 days. The best time to donate, with the shortest wait, is after 1:30 PM — mornings are usually the busiest. Donors are required to present some form of signed identification, such as a driver’s license. Also, a Social Security, or donor number must be put on the registration form, and please eat before coming in to donate.

20122012 End of Year End of Year

Tax StatementsTax Statements Yes, it is that time again - already!

In an effort to reduce costs, the end of year tax statement is not automatically mailed out. If you would like to have your yearly contribution statement prepared, simply email your request to parishsect@stceciliaparish.net and your statement will be emailed to you in a pdf file.

OR Kindly fill out the form below and return it to the parish office – or drop it in the collection basket. Your request will be filled within one week and mailed to your home.

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for always remembering to use your parish envelopes. (Please note: Only yearly contributions of $150 or more will be processed.)

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What does the year of faith mean for me?

How can I strengthen my faith?

Come for an evening of prayer and reflection offered

by Fr. Michael Sheehan

Pastor, St. Peter the Apostle Parish,

River Edge, New Jersey

Monday, March 11- 7:00 PM

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A wonderful opportunity to

grow in faith and knowledge of God.

Bring a friend.