“for this time of advent is a time of waiting for the lord
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“For this time of Advent is a
time of waiting for the Lord,
who will visit? us all on the
feast, but also, each one, in
our own hearts. The Lord is
coming! Let us wait for him!”
–Pope Francis
MOST HOLY REDEEMER OLD BRIDGE, NJ
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00AM ‐WILLIAM DUNDAS, III ‐r/o Lisa & George Truchan TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 8:00AM ‐MICHAEL LEAVILL ‐r/o Joe & Karen Dunn WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8–IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 8:00AM ‐JOYCE PETTINATO‐MURPHY ‐r/o The Zimmermann Family 7:30PM ‐HELEN & WILLIAM DUNDAS, SR. ‐Annette Dundas FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10 8:00AM ‐JOYCE PETTINATO‐MURPHY ‐r/o Janet Snyder & Family SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 9:00AM ‐CHARLES TAHANEY ‐r/o Mr. & Mrs. Bill Keller 5:00PM ‐ LOURDES & EMMANUEL LUIS ‐r/o The Villa Family SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 8:00AM ‐DENNIS RYAN ‐r/o Regan Holovacko 10:00AM ‐MABEL DE SALES ‐r/o Beulah Remedios 11:30AM ‐BERNICE, ZYGMONT, HENRY, AUDREY
& DONNIE CHRZANOWSKI ‐r/o Roseann Chrzanowski
IN MEMORY OF Nonito Gascon Annabella Apudo Albert Amendola Joseph Connolly Josephine Pospishil Anthony Pacilio Elizabeth Pacilio Carmen
SPECIAL INTENTIONS People of the Parish Family Tommy Keating Connie Lucchese Thanksgiving for birthdays of Catalino Apuda, Sr. and
Catalino Apuda, Jr.
PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS
‐ Blood Drive, Thursday, December 9th, 1:00—7:00 p.m. in Desmond Hall. ‐ Special Blood Drive, Tuesday, December 28th, 1:00—7:00 p.m. in Desmond Hall
‐ All other parish events have been canceled until further notice.
WEB PAGE For updated bulletin information, please go to www.mhr‐parish.org.
TABERNACLE LIGHT
Tabernacle candle in the Church burns this week in loving memory of
Ferdinando Felleti r/o Anna Coluccio
PARISH SICK LIST
Rev. Edward J. Struzik, Shannon, Hayley & Brett Lawrence, Sophie Wojtaszek, Veronica Balmore, Beatriz Castillo, Dolores Nee, Marieann Poplaski, Lucy Littlefield,
Jean Marie Brigandi, Maryann Hughes, Germaine Raimo, Sandra Steinberger, Frank Roberts, Lenny Gatti, Sumanta Chowdhuri, Nicole E. Montagna, Nico Oneto, Alex Berg, Wendy Oates, Robert C. Pederson, Marie Scifo, Patrick Barry, Toni O'Rourke, William Sohor, Robert Conte, Jose Pacheo, Kathleen Lau, Kimberly Perry, Jackson Christian Thomas, Miguel Ley, Marie Ciezbka, Betty Pulido, Charley Goldsmith, Louis Martinez, Joel Rivera, Columbia Emilio, Andrew Gasperchek, Dominic DiFede, Jose Santos, Nora Decker, Adelaide Whelan, Faye Parrilla, Debbie Mangano, Karell Christian Bernardo, Anna Schiano, Maryanne Rini, Carmela Fabrizio, Carol Ann Granata, Terry McCormick, Frank Piccillo, William Stefanelli, Vito Vitiello, Ruth Ikan, Dominick Perez, Bryce Lomas, Susan and Josephine Ponzillo, Courtney Palehonki, Robert Miglionica, Michael Consentino, Michael J. Williams, Alexander and Bartholemew Pollack, Michael Tocci, Jr., Debbie Timko and Elisa Ortiz. We ask Almighty God and our Blessed Mother, Mary, to comfort and heal the sick. If your loved one recovers and our prayers for them are no longer required, please call the parish office to have their name removed. Thank you.
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT PAGE THREE DECEMBER 5, 2021 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE
FOLLOWING MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM OUR PARISH
Patrick Atherton, U.S. Army Alex Barnhard, U.S. Navy
Jason Del Duca, U.S. Air Force Krystal L. Gadowski, U.S. Army Matthew B. Kaplan, U.S. Army Michael Lanzafama, U.S. Army Richard A. Lapp, U.S. Navy Douglas Leo, U.S. Army Robert C. McCann, U.S. Marines Timothy P. McCann, U.S. Marines Christopher Putko, U.S. Navy James Putko, U.S. Navy Robert Putko, U. S. Navy Michael J. Sanzone, U.S. Army Thomas Welch, U.S. Army Edward K. Littig, Navy If you have a family member who is an active‐duty military member and wishes to have their name added to the Military Prayer list, please call the parish office at 732‐566‐9334.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The St. Vincent de Paul Ministry expresses our gratitude for our Parish's generous contributions during this recent pandemic. If you know of someone struggling with financial help or just in need of advice or support, currently, suggest they call St. Vincent de Paul at 732‐566‐9334. Many are too embarrassed to make that call but may be encouraged to know that our discussions with them are strictly confidential. However, our members are trained to be empathetic, non‐judgmental, and eager to assist all who call us regardless of their religion, ethnicity, or financial status. We are currently reviewing the federal, state, and county offerings available to better assist at this challenging time of recovery from the pandemic.
Food Pantry
Groceries are collected every weekend at Mass. St. Lawrence Food Pantry has reopened. The Pantry will be open on Saturdays only from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Face masks are required. Social distancing is in practice.
STEWARDS OF OUR TREASURE Weekend of November 27/28, 2021: $6274 Weekend of November 28/29, 2020: $4993
OFFICE STAFF EMAILS Irma Knox—Parish Secretary [email protected]
Janet Snyder—Finance Manager [email protected]
Debbie Dyson—Parish Catechetical Leader [email protected]
Susan Tamke—Assistant Religious Education Office [email protected]
DID YOU KNOW WHEN YOU SING YOU PRAY TWICE?
The music ministry of Most Holy Redeemer
celebrates our faith in song. Please help us make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Do you like to sing or play an instrument? Share your talent with your parish community. Consider joining the 11:30 a.m. choir as we begin our preparations for the holiday season. Rehearsals for the adult choir are on Thursday, at 7:00 p.m. We also invite children grades 2‐7 to join us for the special Children's Christmas Choir, which sings at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve. The Children's Choir rehearsal will be on Sunday afternoon, after 11:30 a.m. Mass. If you have any questions, please call 732‐566‐2937 and ask for Mrs. Keaveney or call the parish office at 732‐566‐9334. Practices last about one hour. Hope to see many of our young people there. No sign‐ups are required. Just come to our rehearsal. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Students in grades K‐7, practices will be on Wednesday, December 15th, and December 22nd, 5:45‐6:15 p.m. If you are interested, please call the Religious Office at 732‐566‐5630.
SATURDAY CONFESSIONS
Confessions will be heard in the Reconciliation Room. MASKS MUST BE WORN WHEN MAKING YOUR
CONFESSION.
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PARISH BLOOD DRIVE HELP NEEDED! Thanks to all who participated in our most recent parish blood drive. According to the blood drive service, we had sixty‐six registered donors and collected sixty‐three units. We had
forty‐seven whole blood donors and eight double red cell donors (each counts as two). Great success! Our next Blood Drive will be conducted on Thursday, December 9th, from 1:00—7:00 p.m. in Desmond Hall. The blood supply is critically low—PLEASE HELP. To remain in compliance with the federal guidelines for social distancing. APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED. DONORS PRESENTING:
Must wear a mask or face covering
Will have their temperature taken
Must be 14 days symptom‐free if recovered from COVID‐19
May NOT donate if they have had a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID‐19 in the last 14 days
May NOT donate if they are currently on self‐quarantine restrictions
Please be aware that we DO NOT test for COVID‐19. You should contact your health care provider if you want to be tested. Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your ID with your name and photo. Donors seventy‐six and over need a doctor's note unless one is already on file. Donors 16 years old need a signed NYBC parental consent form. If you have received the COVID vaccine, there is no waiting period before donating if you feel well. To make an appointment, you can visit: nybc.org/newjerseydrive ‐sponsor code 10712, call 1‐800‐933‐2566, or text 732‐616‐8736. Appointments encouraged; Walk‐ins welcome if social distancing can be maintained. Please help spread the word.
GIVING TREE
We are collecting gift cards for the Ozanam Shelter, CPC Behavioral Health, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. We are collecting gifts for
Madison Center. Please take a tag from the trees located in each vestibule. All gifts and gift cards should be returned by this weekend.
OPLATEK CHRISTMAS WAFERS
Oplatek Christmas Wafers are a favorite tradition in Europe, particularly in Poland, Slovakia, and
Lithuania. We have a limited supply available in the parish office for $1.00 each. Come in and pick up your Oplatek Wafer for your Christmas meal.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER COLLECTION
This weekend second collection will be for the Christmas Flowers. Please PRINT loved ones’ names clearly and legibly so they may
appear correctly in the bulletin.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated Wednesday, December 8th, at 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. This is
a Holy Day of obligation.
BAPTISM
We wish to welcome into the family of God and the parish community of Most Holy Redeemer the following children baptized here the weekend of November 27/28.
LOGAN GREY DIZON‐ROOSA
Son of Gavin and Lyza LUKE JAMES DROZDOWSKI Son of Andrew and Danielle
We pray that their parents will be examples of faith to inspire them to follow the Lord. As their family in faith, we also accept the responsibility to help these parents in their duty to bring up their child in the practice of the Faith by our prayers and example.
PRE‐BAPTISM CLASS
The next Pre‐Baptism class will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. in the Church. Would you please call the Parish Office to register? Face masks are
optional. Adequate social distancing will be maintained.
Second Week of Advent Gracious Father, pour your love into our hearts so that we may love more fully all those whom you love. Please help us understand the needs of others, as you were understanding of the needs of all people and sent your Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem us.
This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Thursday, December 23rd 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Face masks are mandatory
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Friday, December 24th – Christmas Eve
5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 25th – Christmas Day 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE
Friday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 1, 2022 – New Year’s Day 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
BOY SCOUTS
Scout Troop 129 will be offering their hand‐decorated wreaths for sale as a fundraiser this weekend after all Masses. Wreaths are available decorated in several
assorted color schemes to match your décor. Wreaths will be $17, Kissing Balls, $20, and Grave Blankets are $40. Tell your friends! The members of our troop are thankful for the blessing of your ongoing support.
2022 BOX ENVELOPES
Please note that the 2022 box envelopes were mailed to your home address. If you did not receive your
envelopes, please notify the parish office.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Give in gratitude. A donor to the Retirement Fund for Religious writes, “I still remember the lessons the sister gave us and how they instilled in us the
love of our faith.” Show your thanks for the prayerful service of elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Your gift to next week’s second collection helps provide care, medicine, and more. Please be generous.
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 5, 2021 “And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value….”
‐Philippians 1:9‐10 It is easy to get caught up in the frenzy of buying gifts during the Christmas shopping season. But is that “gift” truly an expression of your love for the other person. Or are you just fulfilling your “obligation” to give them something? To grow in friendship with someone, you need to spend time with them and learn what is valuable. This year, buy less “stuff” and spend more time with those you love.
COLLEGE‐AGE RETREAT
Marianist Family Retreat Center
Cape May Point, NJ 08212
This retreat is designed to bring young people together of college‐age (17‐22). Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, peer group discussion, Eucharist, and lots of fun! So, whether you are in college or working come join us to renew your spiritual life, deepen your relationship with God and to meet new friends. Cost: $140 per person Register at: www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609‐884‐3829 Some financial aid is available. High school seniors are welcomed.
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