ST. ELIZABETH - ST. BRIGID PARISH September 4 – September 11, 2016 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

(†) Deceased (L) Living

Monday, September 5 ~ St. Theresa of Calcutta 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Roberta Smith †

Tuesday, September 6 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: William Marfuggi †

Wednesday, September 7 8:45 AM (St. Elizabeth) Novena 9:00 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: John & Virginia Dezio & Family L, †

Thursday, September 8 ~ The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Morning Prayer 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Special Intention

Friday, September 9 ~ St. Peter Claver 8:45 AM (St. Brigid) Rosary for Vocations 9:00 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: Michael Terracino †

Saturday, September 10

5:00 PM (St. Brigid) Mass: Justin Pasquariello † 6:30 PM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Martin Geisel †

Sunday, September 11 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: In remembrance of those lives lost in 9/11 & their Families L, † 8:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: Thomas Lofrano † 9:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: For the Special Intention of the Kane Family 10:30 AM (St. Elizabeth) Mass: For the Parishioners † 11:30 AM (St. Brigid) Mass: John Farrell †

PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS AND HIS INTENTIONS UNIVERSAL: Centrality of the Human Person That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. EVANGELIZATION: Mission to Evangelize That by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, September 10 2016

St. Brigid --------------------------------------------- 5:00 PM (E) E. Van Arsdale (R) L. Schneider

(A) J. Ryan, K. Watkins St. Elizabeth ----------------------------------------6:30 PM

(E) K. Blejwas (R) Assistance Needed (A) R. Sternick

Sunday, September 11, 2016 St. Brigid --------------------------------------------- 7:30 AM

(E) H. Kochanski (R) J. Hendrickson (A) Assistance Needed

St. Elizabeth----------------------------------------- 8:30 AM (E) K. Spinda (R) J. Howe

(A) Assistance Needed St. Brigid --------------------------------------------- 9:30 AM

(E) D. Sotolongo (R) T. Gallagher (A) P. Cabrera, M. Gaspar

St. Elizabeth--------------------------------------- 10:30 AM (E) B. Peterson, F. Grigni (R) R. Schwab

(A) Assistance Needed St. Brigid ------------------------------------------- 11:30 AM

(E) R. De Silva (R) J. Paez (A) M., M., & U. Lagana, P. Leduc

“For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven…”

A time to heal… Please pray for the sick of our parishes including: Elizabeth Kurylo, Ruth Stahl, Maria Nucci, Dave Martin, Edmond Rochat, Jr., Ann Buttacavoli, Victoria Gass, Barbara Giarretta, Phyllis Munstis, Mike Tocci, Magdalena Mendez, Kathryn Zacharias and Barbara Kyle. A time to die… Please pray for those who have recently passed away.

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4 – SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

The Sanctuary Candle at St. Brigid Church is being offered in memory of Florence Fitzsimmons

as requested by Diane DeSanto.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 God became very angry with the Israelites for worshiping a molten calf and making sacrifices to it. The people had so quickly violated his commandments that he planned to destroy them. But Moses pleaded with God for mercy and God relented. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul considered himself a former blasphemer and persecutor, and expressed his gratitude for the mercy Jesus showed him. Paul felt that he was a perfect example of Jesus' patience toward sinners and his desire to reconcile them with God. Gospel: Luke 15:1-32 The Pharisees grew angry because of the Jesus' compassion toward sinners. In response, Jesus tells of a son who squandered his inheritance, then returned to his father and asked to be treated as a hired hand. The father rejoiced, angering his older and more obedient son. The father explained that everything he owned belonged to his older son; but he had to rejoice for the son who was lost and had been found. Dear Msgr. Puleo and St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid Parish, On behalf of the SMA Fathers, I would like to sincerely thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality afforded our missionary work. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our mission, to spread the Gospel in Africa and among the African peoples, with congregation of your parish. Your welcome allowed us to raise $5,100 to continue this mission of evangelization. With your support we can continue spreading the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ to the neediest people of Africa. God bless and keep you. May his light shine upon you. Rev. Anthony K. Kroir SMA

SPECIAL COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 10-11,, 2016 Next week, our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering.

Remember in your prayers the members of our Armed Services, especially Patrick Blankenship of the USMC & Ryan O’Connor of the US

Army, close friends of Jean Fall; John F. Stahl of the US Army, son, Joseph Stahl of the Navy, grandson, and Eric Hummel of the US Army nephew of Ruth Stahl; Brendan Patrick Duffy of the US Army, son of Deacon Larry & Denise Duffy; Jordan Weaver of the Air Force, husband of Christy (LaPointe) Weaver; Timothy Donovan of the US Navy, close friend of Tom Gioino; Charles Clough of the USMC, son of John & Jan Clough; PFC Sean McMahon of the US Army, friend of The LaPointe family; John Walker of the Air Force, grandson of Bernard & Joan O’Reilly; Christopher Jibilian, US Navy pilot and Matthew Jibilian US Navy Seal, grand-nephews of Charlie & Pina Jibilian.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Are you someone or do you know someone who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Have you been baptized Catholic or Christian as a child, or have never

been baptized? Or you haven’t celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a friendly and accepting setting. Interested, then these sessions are for you. We will meet every Monday evening in the Parish Center at 7 PM beginning September 26. Participation and completion of these sessions will prepare you to receive the needed Sacraments of Initiation. Anyone interested in the RCIA program should contact Margaret Mulrooney at the Parish Office at 908-234-1265 or speak with Msgr. Puleo after Mass.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUM SALE

September 10– 8AM-5PM September 11– 8AM-2PM

1 for $7 or 3 for $18 Please stop by to pick up some beautiful flowers for the Fall!

Flowers will be available at each Church. Colors are red, yellow, orange, lavender & white

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-8

Classes begin Sunday, September 11, 2016 You can choose from two Sunday morning sessions, either 8:15 AM to 9:25 AM or from 10 AM to 11:10 AM. Registration forms are located in both Churches. Feel free to email, mail or drop off your completed forms and payment to the Parish Center. If you need additional forms, please contact the office at (908) 234-1524. For students transferring from another Parish’s Religious Education Program or from a Catholic school please include a letter of verification indicating grade levels completed, sacramental history, progress reports, and certificates of Baptism and First Holy Communion. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE

OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION On Saturday, November 19, 2016, Bishop Checchio will lead a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, concluding the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy and celebrating the Thirty-Fifth Anniversary of the creation of the Diocese by St. John Paul II. More details about the pilgrimage, including how to register, will appear in the bulletin in coming weeks.

St. Elizabeth - St Brigid Mass Guild The following names have been enrolled in the

Mass Guild of St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid Parish: August 2016

SPREADING THE WORD

“Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:33 When we first hear this statement, it seems that Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we renounce all of our possessions? We need them to live. However, what we must renounce is the belief that they belong to us. Everything that we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are entrusted to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can help others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many gifts that God has given us. Then we truly are His Disciples.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION

Month Four ~ “I had a dream today!” Thank you for praying for me. I’m

bigger and stronger now. I’m about 6 inches long and I weigh 4 ounces. When Mommy goes to the doctor, she can even listen to my heartbeat! I hope that one day I will run and play with friends like you.

Well, your little baby now weighs six ounces. She has fingernails and eyelashes. She has her own unique fingerprints, which will remain the same until she dies. Her taste buds are working. Her sense of hearing is developing and present at 14 weeks. There are no major developments anymore. At this month rapid eye movement (REMs) can be detected—a sign of dreaming. Your spiritually adopted baby is already well formed, internally and externally. All she needs now is time to gain weight and grow strong. What a miracle she is!

Please remember to pray Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s prayer for those children yet to be born

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.

Paul Parisi Helen Czimber Victoria Parisi Joseph Jasontek Frances M. Certisimo Thomas Pope Doris Landry Kruse Raleigh Sutton

PRO-LIFE 20/20 VISION CONFERENCE Saturday, October 1, 2016

8:30 AM to 5 PM Evangel Church- 1251 Terrill Road,

Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 A non-denominational event designed to dramatically advance the cause of babies in the womb by 2020.

Cost: $50 per person before September 15 $65 thereafter* (Includes materials, continental

breakfast and lunch.) Pre-registration for this event is required by Sept.23.

Visit www.BabiesintheWombFeelPain.com or call 973-497-4500 for more information.

THE CRITICAL LIFE ISSUES CONFERENCE 2016

The Diocese of Metuchen in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Newark

Saturday, October 29, 2016 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

St. John Neumann Conference Center 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ

Speakers include: Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Ph.D. Director of Education.

“Making Sense of Bioethics” Renee Bondi, Singer. Speaker, Author

“Disability: God’s Mercy in Disguise” Theresa Flores, LSW, MS Human Trafficking

Survivor, Author and Victim’s Advocate. “The Hidden Epidemic: Human Trafficking”

David Hajduk Ph.D. Speaker, Teacher, Author “The Abortion-Contraception Connection”

The conference begins with Mass and has Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day. Featuring a variety of exhibits. Lunch and handouts are included. Join us for the day filled with information, inspiration, and spirituality! Visit www.diometuchen.org

24 HOUR PRAYER LINE Our Diocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities has a 24 hour prayer line for those who desire prayer for special needs. If you, a family member, or a friend would like to be remembered in prayer for a temporary or permanent illness, please call us and leave a detailed message at 732-765-6431.

UPDATE ON THE HANDICAP PARKING PROJECT AT ST. BRIGID CHURCH

The Handicap Parking Project at St. Brigid Church should be completed shortly and will offer five ADA compliant spaces. Please pray for the success of this project which will benefit many for years to come.

PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY AT ELECTION TIME Loving God and Father,

watch over our country in these times of confusion and apathy.

Keep us caressed in your merciful care, even though we have failed to remain vigilant, in respecting human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death;

in recognizing all people as equal; in recognizing the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Remain with us, Lord, in the days ahead. Protect us in our greatest needs.

Protect our protectors in their military service. Protect our families; our neighborhoods;

our cities, towns, states and nation. May our flag fly high

and our prayers even higher, reaching the One who loves us the most -

to keep us safe and secure for the spiritual battles yet to be won.

Give us leaders in our country who, we pray, will respond generously

to your Divine Providence, for the greater good of all men and women who live in our land,

and for all generations to come.

Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. By Reverend John G. Hillier

“EXPLORING OUR FAITH” GROUP

“Pope Francis tweets “The Lord asks us not to stop... He asks us to journey on towards the

promises… Towards the promises of our faith”.” Would you like to deepen your faith? Do you sometimes have questions about something you heard in Mass or from something a friend asks about your Catholic faith? Would you like to renew your enthusiasm in your personal spiritual relationship with God? Join us to unfold the book, We will wrap up the book on the life of St. Faustina. Join us to unfold the new book:

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Souls of the Just by St. Thomas Aquinas

Come join in sharing discussions, readings and videos as we grow in faith together. The “Exploring Our Faith” group will meet every Tuesday in the Parish Center library immediately following the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Brigid, beginning September 13, 2016.

SILVER & GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of

Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at an Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 4 PM. Forms must be signed by Msgr. Puleo and returned to the Family Life Office by Monday, October 17th. A letter with the details will be sent from the Diocese. For further information, please call the Family Life Office to 732-562-1990 x4573 or email, amatos@diometuchen.org. Forms are available in the parish office or at the diocesan website: www.diometuchen.org and click on EVENTS tab.

The Reverence for Life Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 13th at 7

PM in the Parish Library. All are welcome to attend.

SAINT ELIZABETH-ST. BRIGID PARISH CONTACT LIST

Parish Group Contact Name and E-mail Bible Study/Book Club Sr. Lucille Pezzlo MPF AdultEd@sainteb.org Choir Mary Lieberman Choir@sainteb.org Couples for Christ Gabriella Daus ParishLIfe@sainteb.org Daughters of Mary Tess Johnson Daughters_of_Mary@sainteb.org Knights of Columbus Jim Gallombardo kofc11386@gmail.com or KofC@sainteb.org Lectio Divina Men: Jerry Tutak Women: Vera Ricciardi Zachman Lectio@sainteb.org Parish Pastoral Council Vera Ricciardi-Zachman

PastoralCouncil@sainteb.org

RCIA Margaret Mulrooney ParishLife@sainteb.org

Religious Education Denise O’Callaghan RelEd@sainteb.org

Reverence for Life Kathy Marie Denuel RevforLife@sainteb.org

Or please call the Parish Office at 908-234-1265

St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid Parish

Welcomes the Sisters of Life On Respect Life Sunday

October 1-2, 2016

The Sisters will speak at all of our Masses.

The Sisters of Life is a contemplative / active religious community of women founded in 1991 by John Cardinal O’Connor for the protection and enhancement of the sacredness of every human life. Like all religious communities, they take the three traditional vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They also are consecrated under a special, fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life.

Please join us for:

Saturday, October 1, 2016 a covered dish dinner 7:30 PM Sunday, October 2, 2016 a luncheon following 11:30 AM Mass

Where: St. Patrick Hall at St. Brigid Church, 129 Main Street, Peapack

______________________________________________ Please RSVP your intention to attend to the Parish Office at 908-234-1265 or place in the Collection Basket.

Family Name: ______________________________

Contact Number: ___________________________

How many will attend: ______adults ______children

Saturday 10/1 _______ Sunday 10/2_______