October 14, Mass Intentions for the Week. From the Pastor s Desk. The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered for: Robert Vella

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1 October 14, 2018 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday - October 13 5:00 PM + Fatima Cirne r/o Antonio Cirne Sunday - October 14 7:30 AM + Evelyn Richards r/o John and Elaine Rossi 9:00 AM + Antonio Bianco r/o Wife 10:30 AM + Adeline Colella - Birthday r/o Laurie, Dean and Dana Richmond 12:00 PM - People of Blessed Sacrament Monday - October 15 9:00 AM + Ovide J. LaRose, Birthday r/o Vernon & Michele Smith 12:30 PM + Joseph A. Langone - Father of Susan Brooks r/o Richard & Susan Brooks Tuesday - October 16 9:00 AM + John, Nancy and Michael King r/o Family 12:30 PM + James Prisco III r/o Father Wednesday - October 17 9:00 AM + Ellie Schifano r/o Frank Schifano 12:30 PM + Bernadine Kritzberger r/o The Melchione Family Thursday - October 18 9:00 AM + Ellie Schifano r/o Rich & Ann Meisenbacher 12:30 PM + Margaret McGuire r/o Peggy Zukowski and Dennis McGuire Friday - October 19 9:00 AM + Luigi DiNizo r/o Son 12:30 PM + Domenica Mastrocola r/o Daughter Saturday - October 20 9:00 AM + David Petro r/o Anna Cifelli 5:00 PM + Bernadine Kritzberger r/o The Vizzoni Family Sunday - October 21 7:30 AM + Grace Petrany r/o Ron Petrany and family 9:00 AM - People of Blessed Sacrament 10:30 AM + Msgr. John Torney r/o Tom and Eleanor Fahey 12:00 PM + Irene Endler r/o Terry Aulisio From the Pastor s Desk Blessed Sacrament s 50 th Anniversary Parish Picnic was a wonderful event filled with good food, good company, and a lot of fun. In Honor of our 50 th Anniversary, we were blessed to have Msgr. Prus concelebrate the Mass and share the History of the Church with us, a history of which he is very much a part. It was also an honor to have Bishop Checchio join us for our 50 th Anniversary celebra on. I would like to thank everyone who made this day a huge success. Thank you to all the ministries who par cipated in the Ministry Fair, to Ro Bersch and the Hospitality Commi ee that set up and helped decorate the Parish Hall, to Teresa Rusmisel who did all the decora ons for the Parish Hall, to the Youth Group and all the 8 th Grade volunteers who helped wherever needed. Thank you to Peter Freda for his assistance in se ng up the grounds and the Parish Hall, to Michael Ghabrial for calling the Bingo game, to Michael Burns for being our DJ and assis ng with the Ministry Fair, to Kyle O Hara for se ng up tables and chairs inside and outside, to John Fus, Mark Huff, Harley Juth and Vernon Smith for assis ng in the kitchen, to the Rescue Squad for standing by, and to our nurse Bernade e McGovern for being available if needed, and to Stosh for keeping everything clean and dy. Thanks also to Pa y, Catherine, Michele and Donna for all their work in making this whole day possible. Thanks to all who joined us in our celebra on! God Bless Father Rick The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered for: Robert Vella The Sanctuary Candle burns before the Blessed Sacrament: Msgr. Eugene Prus-Health and Blessings In Honor of his 80th Birthday. 1

2 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPDATES SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION We are pleased to inform you that the Most Reverend James F. Checchio will preside at the celebra on of Confirma on. Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Please mark you calendars! Parish Office Hours Sunday 8 AM 1PM Monday 9 AM 6PM Tuesday 9 AM 9PM Wednesday 9 AM 2PM Thursday 9 AM 6PM Closed Friday and Saturday There will be NO CCD Classes on: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Thursday, November 8, 2018 Monday, November 19, 2018 Tuesday, November 20, 2018 For Pre-K to 2nd Grade 10:30 AM Mass on: October 28, 2018 November 25, 2018 December 23, 2018 Father Rick Prepares a Special Homily For the Kids! They join him on the altar for the homily and then go to Classroom 1 for a craft. BLESSED SACRAMENT YOUTH GROUP Our First Youth Group Meeting Sunday, October 21, pm - Parish Hall All Students Grade 8 through 12 are welcome to attend. Join us for a fun night of appetizers, fun and games! Call Parish Office if you are attending: nd Grade Parent Mee ng There will be an important mee ng for all 2nd grade parents! Wednesday, November 14, p.m. in the Parish Hall One Parent is Required to A end! 8th Grade Rite of Enrollment Mass Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass All 8th Grade Students are required to a end. They will present their contracts and willingness to receive the Sacrament of Confirma on to Father Rick and to all members of our Parish. Parents are encouraged to a end. Safety First: During the month of October we will be conducting our Fire Drills and Lock Down Drills. These drills are mandated by the Diocese of Metuchen. 2

3 Parish Organizations and Info ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY The mission of the Society is to honor the Blessed Mother by proclaiming the Good News of Christ, her Son, in our members' lives and in rela onships with others; to promote the praying of the Rosary; to encourage a spirit of friendship and coopera on among its members and to par cipate in parish ac vi es. Next Mee ng: October 17th October is the month of Our Lady of the Rosary. We will focus on Mary and play a game. Please bring a $5 gi in a bag and come have fun! NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women s mission is to respond with Christian values to the needs of women and their families. We are here to unite women of our Parish, to develop their spiritual growth and leadership potential and to encourage women to share their gifts from God with others in our Church and community. If you want to grow spiritually, while meeting and making new friends in a cordial, fun and very ful illing way, join us at our monthly meetings.. Activities/Meetings: October 22 SHIP Galley Soup Kitchen PRAYER LINE Council of Catholic Women sponsors a Prayer Line. If you would like to request prayers or join the Prayer Line to offer prayers for the particular intentions of other Parishioners, call Gloria at or Barbara at Knights of Columbus Council #5959 Upcoming Activities & Meetings Wednesday, Oct. 17 Officers Mtg. Saturday, Oct. 20th Oktoberfest 6p.m. Parish Hall Wednesday, Oct. 24th Council Mee ng 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27th Food Drive at Stop and Shop Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 10/11 K of C Charity Bake Sale- Dona ons of Baked Goods are welcome. More info. to follow. Oktoberfest ckets on sale: 10/14 Please join us for this Fes ve Event! OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS Please join us as we make rosaries sent to missions around the world. It is fun, easy, inexpensive and very rewarding! We meet in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of each month following the 9am Mass and Rosary. For more information, please call Theresa Carson at Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 13th A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emotional support, and opportunities for Social Activities. The Circle of Friends holds monthly meetings on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 1:30 pm in Classroom 15. Our next meeting will be on October 21st at 1:30 pm in classroom 15. FLU SEASON IS HERE With the onset of flu season, you may not be feeling 100%. Please know that it is totally appropriate to nod at the Sign of Peace, rather than shaking hands. We also would appreciate your refraining from taking the cup at communion. Receiving the host in your hand is appropriate and is full communion. Hand sanitizer is also available on tables in the narthex and along the side wall of the church (where Eucharistic Ministers use hand sanitizer prior to distributing communion at Mass.) Please feel free to use these before or after Mass. We appreciate your consideration of your fellow parishioners by following these guidelines. VOCATIONS TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM The Vocation Seekers give special thanks to those who take the vocations traveling chalice home and pray for Vocations, particularly for seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider taking the chalice home to pray for vocations. Your prayers are truly being answered! We especially need volunteers for October. Please sign up in the foyer and pick up and return the Vocation Traveling Chalice to the foyer. REMINDER - please remember to take the chalice on your selected date and return it by noon on Saturday. Thanks! VOCATIONS PRAY-A-DAY CLUB October 13 - Altobelli Family, Janice Bengivenga, Joe Beotsch, Alice Caltagirone, Ann Meisenbacher, Angelo & Maryann Penza 14- Open 15 - Dan Hayes, Matt Moench, Ed Schmidt, Charlene Terraglia 16 - Christine Arcoleo, Gerry LoGiudice, Bob & Debbie Warren 17 - Doris Conly, Carole Juth, Ketrin Maxwell, Ann Waeger 18 - Al LoGiudice, Bill & Laura Myers, Sharon Pitfield 19 - Laura & Michael Addison, Jack & Mary Lou Fieseler, Irma Huhn, Diana Malone, Connie Matteo, Joan Menza, Tom Plocinik 20 - Janet Moeller 3

4 Our Parish Prayers Parish Prayer Book of Intentions: In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every inten on in our hearts! No inten on is too big or too small for prayer! St. Paul reminds us: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 MAKE YOUR CHILD S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE A POSITIVE ONE! The Voca onist Sisters cordially invite parents of prospec ve students to visit the Nursery School and meet the staff. ENROLLING ALL CHILDREN FROM 2 ½ - 5 YEARS OF AGE For more informa on or ques ons, please call Sister Perpetua at Fax: li lefriendsnursery@gmail.com MONTHLY COLLECTIONS The collections for the month of Aug./Sept.: 8/5/18 $10, /12/18 $10, /19/18 $9, /26/18 $10,417 9/2/18 $10,454 9/9/18 $10, /16/18 $11, /23/18 $11, /30/18 $9, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Info and Needs We are always in need of Eucharis c Ministers for pa ents at the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Hospital Somerset - every day of the week - for one hour - between 9am & 4pm. If you can help us serve in this ministry, please contact: Mike Zurat at michael.zurat@rwjbh.org Please note, the hospital does require and provides a TB test, yearly free Flu shots, and a Photo ID. We also need Eucharis c Ministers to visit the elderly and ill at their homes. To help with this ministry, please contact: Peg Harmon at harmonp99@aol.com. O Lord, be present with all those who serve our country. Comfort their spirits with your divine presence. Keep them close to You and grant them strength, wisdom and grace. Pfc Jim Donovan, Army Pfc Sean Pieper EM3 Nicholas D. Hogan, Navy Major Antonio Mar nez Lt Michael Marano, Army SSGT Kirk F. Smith Sr. Chief Rich Symington, Navy Pfc Ryan Sternberg, Army Lt Douglas Stahl, Navy CPT John Nastus, Army CPT Ma hew McCarthy, Army CPT Robert Emmons SPC Alexander Meditz, Army CPT Michael Lyness, Army Pfc AJ Anderle, Army Col. Patrick Hsieh, Air Force MAJ Christopher Lund, Army Reservist Adam Starzyk, Air Force 4 Star Admiral John C. Acqualino, Navy If you have a family member, rela ve, or friend in the military, especially overseas, or in a dangerous assignment, please let us know so we can request the prayers of our parish family. Simply furnish their name, rank and Branch of Service. Our Knights of Columbus, Council #5959, regularly sends SHOEBOX packages to troops serving overseas when a current military address is provided. For more information, please call Al Beronio at Mass Intention Cards Mass intention cards are available in the Parish Office during normal hours, but not when Religious Education classes are in session: Mondays 4PM 6PM; Tuesdays 4PM 9PM and Thursdays 4:30PM 6PM. How to Report Sexual Abuse If you were sexually abused by a member of the clergy or anyone represen ng the Catholic Church, or know someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement and/or by contac ng the Diocesan Response Officer at (908) (24 hours/7 days a week). For more informa on on how to report abuse, visit our diocesan website: h ps://diometuchen.org/report-a-suspected-abuse. 4

5 Blessed Sacrament Parish Oktoberfest Saturday, October 20, :30 pm 9:30 pm Doors open at 6:00 p.m Parish Hall Dancing to Music by DJ Prost $35 Per Person, advanced sales only, all are welcome! Tickets on sale a er weekend masses: 9/29-30; 10/7-8; 10/13-14 Support the following chari es: NJ Special Olympics Somerset County Chapter; Matheny Special School and Hospital; The Pregnancy Aid and Info. Ctr.; Blessed Sacrament Parish; Local Community Chari es BAPTISM CLASSES For All New Parents ANNUAL NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO LIFE RAFFLE Raffle ckets will be on sale a er all the masses: October 20 & 21 and October 27 & 28 To support New Jersey Right to Life and their pro-life ac vi es. The raffle ckets are $10 each and the grand prize is a 2019 Volvo XC40 AWD valued at $41,215. Try your luck and support this most important of all causes the protec on of unborn children. 1st Wednesdays of the month November 7th: 6:00 p.m. December 5th: 6:00 p.m. Class will be held in the Conference Room Meat Loaves Needed For Samaritan Homeless Interim Program s Ship s Galley Soup Kitchen Bake a 2 lb. Meat Loaf; Wrap and Put in a Freezer Bag; Mark It SOUP KITCHEN (Date); and Freeze It. Once frozen, contact: Joanne Bixler (908) Thank You for Helping Feed the Needy! A Full Dinner for 6! Dinner, Dessert and Wine A Home-Cooked Meal Prepared by Father Rick and Father Luke Served at the Rectory Raffle Tickets $50 Tickets on sale after mass Drawing October 28, 2018 Dinner Date: Friday, November 2, :30 p.m. Adults Only for Dinner 5