St. Patrick and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

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1 St. Patrick and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 327 Greenwich Street, Belvidere, N] (908) fax. (908) TwentySeventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Respect Life Sunday October 7, 2018 Reverend David J. Pekola, Pastor Deacon William Kintis Deacon Lawrence D Andrea Deacon John F. Dumschat, Emeritus Mass Schedule St. Rose of Lima Church 85 Academy St. Oxford, NJ Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 10:30am Weekday: Saturday. 9:00am Confessions: Saturday morning: 8:00am St. Patrick Church 327 Greenwich St. Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am 12:00pm Weekday: MonFri. 9:00am Confessions: Saturday from 3:003:30pm Office Hours Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Friday 9:30am2:30pm Office closed on Thursday (908) Adoration and Devotions Daily Rosary: St. Patrick Church: 8:30 am MonFri, Sun 7:00am St. Rose of Lima Church: Sat 8:30am Sun 10:00am Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays: St. Patrick Church: 9:3010:30am following Mass First Friday: 9:30am 8:30pm First Friday Purgatorial Masses: St. Patrick Church You may enroll people at any time during the year. Masses will run for one year from the date of enrollment. Donation is $25 for 12 Masses throughout the year To arrange for; Baptism, Marriage or R.C.I.A. Please call (908) ext. 0 Religious Education Office please call (908) Lpi

2 S. P C, B ~ S. R L C, O Mass Intentions Week of October 7, 2018 Saturday 6 (SP) 4:00 PM Philip Barbera, r/his mother Ann (SRL) 5:30 PM Mary Fernandes, r/herbert Jacobi Sunday 7 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (SP) 7:30 AM Parishioners of SS Patrick and Rose of Lima Church (SP) 9:00 AM Mary Fernandes, r/the Belby Family (SRL) 10:30 AM Jozef Slaby (SP) 12:00 PM Raymond Romanczuk, r/ann Barbera Monday 8 (SP) 9:00 AM Mary Fernandes, r/mary DeStefano Tuesday 9 (SP) 9:00 AM Raymond Romanczuk, r/mary DeStefano Wednesday 10 (SP) 9:00 AM Dorothy Rue-Rowe, r/virginia Walton Thursday 11 (SP) 9:00 AM Nancy Matusewicz, r/the March Family Friday 12 (SP) 9:00 AM Mary Fernandes, r/herbert Jacobi Saturday 13 (SRL) 9:00 AM Mary Fernandes, r/tony and Siblings (SP) 4:00 PM Edward Wojciechowski, r/terry Rogers (SRL) 5:30 PM Mary Fernandes, r/herbert Jacobi Sunday 14 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (SP) 7:30 AM Vincent Pelosi, r/mary and Frank DeStefano (SP) 9:00 AM Frank Tansey, r/the Belby Family (SRL) 10:30 AM Donald G. Sebold, r/the Sebold Family (SP) 12:00 PM Lynn Ann Morongell, r/her parents St. Patrick: $3,529 Hurricane: $1,480 On-line Giving: $750 Stewardship of Treasure Week of September 30, 2018 St. Rose: $2,256 Hurricane: 1,235 On-line Giving: $1,250 Thank you for your offerings in support of our parish The Week at a Glance Sunday ~ October 7 We are collecting Toiletries and New Socks for our Fall/Winter Clothing Drive Monday ~ October 8 Office Closed for Columbus Day Tuesday ~ October 9 Religious Education Classes 6pm Wednesday ~ October 10 Thursday ~ October 11 Office Closed Today Choir practice tonight at 7pm St. Pat s Basement choir room Friday ~ October 12 Saturday ~ October 13 Rosary being prayed in garden area of St. Patrick Church at Noon today Sunday~ October 14 Final day of Coat/Sock/ Toiletries Drive Beginning of Thanksgiving foods collection. Sunday, October 7 Respect Life Sunday October 14 Sock and Toiletries Drive ends / Thanksgiving Food Drive begins Sunday, October 21 World Mission Sunday October 28th Final Weekend for Coat Drive - so that they can be delivered in time for the cold weather. Stewardship of Treasure Thank you for remembering your parish with your Stewardship of Treasure when you are away on vacation or when weather prohibits your attendance at Mass. Your continual financial support is essential and much appreciated by our parish community.

3 GOSPEL MEDITATION October 07, th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." This verse is part of a beautiful reflection on childlike faith. We're reminded of the innocence of children, how eager they are to experience life and how quick they are to trust. Rarely do we hear it with the story that immediately proceeds it. The Pharisees question Jesus on the lawfulness of divorce! Hardly the sort of thorny moral conversation one typically has in front of children. Yet here we are. Jesus' response goes further back then the Mosaic law. "From the beginning, God made them male and female? the two shall become one flesh? what God has joined together, no human being must separate." Jesus cites a particular set of passages from Genesis 1 and 2, before the Fall in Genesis 3. Adam and Eve possessed original innocence. How eager they were to encounter one another and to explore the garden! How immediate their initial trust in God. We no longer live in Eden. As we age in our fallen world, our childlike trust is wounded and betrayed. We become hardened to the beauties of life. We're quick to find a way around difficult moments. In brief, things become complicated as we lose our innocence. The teachings of Christ and the Church on sexuality become more challenging or more objectionable. Jesus recognizes this in today's Gospel. His invitation is not to compromise with our broken reality. It is a return to beauty, to the fullness of life as it was meant to be. We can affirm our trust in God. We can view life with gratitude. We can experience healing of our lost innocence. This is possible today -- now! -- by grace. Indeed, "the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Question: What is the story behind the rosary? Answer: The rosary is a sacred and popular Catholic devotion, but its origins are mysterious. Prayer beads to facilitate meditation began in the early ages of the Church. In the early medieval period, bead strings were used to count Hail Marys or Our Fathers. A tradition has developed that the rosary in its current form was given to St. Dominic by the Blessed Mother. However, the earliest biographies of the saint do not include this story. In the Middle Ages, the prayers were grouped into 50 Hail Marys with verses from the Psalms and vignettes from the lives of Jesus and Mary. By the 16th century, the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries were established. The rosary rose to prominence in the late 1500s. The Turkish Empire was spreading across eastern Europe and pirates were raiding Christian ships. The Christian nations of Europe rallied for a great battle at sea. Pope St. Pius V urged all Christians to pray the rosary for victory. While vastly outnumbered, the Christian fleet was victorious at the Battle of Lepanto. The pope established October 7th as the feast of the Holy Rosary. Later, all of October would come to be known as the Month of the Rosary. As a disciple, an extremely important question must always take precedence in decision making. What does God want me to do? In discerning answers to life's questions and difficulties, it doesn't matter what humans permit or even what popular choice dictates. It is what God says that matters. God's will is often dismissed, even by those who claim to believe in Him. We discern God's will by developing a strong and mature prayer life, listening to Scripture and church teaching, consulting church tradition, paying attention to the rhythms of life, and seeking His presence in all we experience and observe. As Jesus realized in his final hours, it is "not my will but yours be done." Are we ready to follow his example and give ourselves over to what God wants? Living the Liturgy People can spend their entire lives looking for their most suitable partner. Some have an unattainable ideal in their minds that makes the search impossible. Others may choose a different partner over and over again without any real discernment, leading to a long series of breakups and heartache. Perhaps the greatest obstacle for people lies in their assumption that the most important criteria for choosing a partner is that the person they choose to love needs to be devoted to them and be faithful to them above all others. The truth is that if you want to have a suitable partner who you find yourself drawing ever closer to as the years go by, then the focus of both people involved needs to be on a much more important being than the two of you. When I was a teenager, I remember seeing a triangle used as a visual aid in explaining how true love works. God is the top point and the two lovers, friends, or family members involved are the bottom points. If the two involved in the relationship love God more than each other, than in time it will be their love for the Divine that will bring them ever closer, like how a triangle narrows at the top point. The more I give of myself to my God, the greater I find my love is for my wife, my children, and my friends. A surrender to the One who is love means an increase in the love we have to give to others. For those who continue to search for the "one," pause, pay attention, and see the One who has always loved you and will do so forevermore. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

4 For all of your donations to our Local Food Pantry Together we are helping many families in our area! To arrange to have Bread, Wine, Candles or Flowers on the Altar for the Week... In memory of a loved one or for a special occasion please contact the office at (908) ext. 0 Come visit our Lost Found We Can with one Can Canpaign! Sept 23October 14th Toiletries and New Socks Fall Charity/Service Project Sock It to the Cold Weather We are asking for donations of newly purchased, never worn, warm socks. Men s wool socks, Women s warm socks, Warm Socks for girls and boys. Socks of all sizes are needed. In early November we will be asking for volunteers to help put together care packages. These care packages will be a combination of the Toiletries donated from our One Can Canpaign and the warm socks. They will be donated to needy families, our local food bank, shelters and pregnancy centers. We Can with one Can Canpaign! September 23rd October 14th: Men: Shaving cream, toothbrush, toothpaste... Women: Shampoo, lotion, soap, feminine supplies Children: Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste These donations will be put together with the sock donations to make care packages. They will be distributed late November to local food banks, shelters and pregnancy centers. "The Church does not offer to the [people] of today riches that pass, nor does she promise them a merely earthly happiness. But she distributes to them the goods of divine grace."st. John XXIII Christmas Party for Children and Young Adultswith Disabilities The 3rd Annual Diocesan Christmas Party for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities will be held on December 15, Due to limited space, this is a ticket only event and preregistration is required. Please contact the Office for Persons with Disabilities by 2018domchristmasparty@gmail.com or by calling (732) for more information. Please register by October 31st. We will graciously accept donations from parishioners who wish to contribute towards gifts for this event. (Checks only please, no toys or gift cards). Thank you for your generosity. It s hard to think about it now while we are enjoying the Last Few Weeks of Summer...but the Cold Weather will be here in no time Donations can be placed in the Bins marked Coat Drive at both churches during the month of September. (At St. Patrick the bin will be outside, in the alcove, by the White Building) (At St. Rose the bin will be on the back porch of Foley House) Coats for both children and adults are needed. (new or gently worn, please)

5 St. Patrick Church Candles on the Altar for the Week: \Ç VxÄxuÜtà ÉÇ Éy HHà{ jxww Çz TÇÇ äxüátüç Éy ]É{Ç tçw TÄ wt gâ Ç We welcome into our parish family the following children who have been baptized this year: Hudson Reed Galicia Liliana Mary Finamore Ronan Patrick O Mara Sara Grace Zulla Georgia Mae Lipinski May God bless them and hold them in the palm of His hands. The Sacrament of Baptism Those who would like to have their baby baptized should contact the parish office to make arrangements. If this is your first child or you have never taken a class on the sacrament of baptism, a short class is required. This class can be taken even before the birth of your child. Our website has additional info. There you will find answers to your questions as well as parish registration forms and guidelines for choosing Godparents. For adult baptism please contact the parish office. Each month many of our parishioners give electronically with the Online Giving program. If you would like to learn more about this easy, safe and secure way of giving please contact: Arlene at ext. 4 Simply go on our website: and click on the Online Giving Icon. You will see prompts to help you with setup. Arlene will be happy to assist you if you have any questions. Arlene is in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays. Thank you very much for supporting the many needs of our parish as it serves it s parishioners and the needs of our community. St. Patrick Church Hospitality Sunday St. Patrick s Parish Center following the 7:30am, 9:00am and Noon Mass TODAY Catch up with dear friends and meet new ones. There will be coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice, A Catholic Prayer and Support groupfor Families affected by Mental Health Issues The first session will take place on Wednesday, October 10 (10:00 AM 11:30 AM) and will be repeated in the evening (7:00 PM 8:30 PM) at St. Patrick's Parish Center. Elaine Eckard, President of NAMI Warren County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will serve as our facilitator. NAMIisthe nation's largest grassroots organization on mental illness. It is our hope that this newly formed support group will offer spiritual support and many beneficial tips on how to cope with this health issue that continues to be misunderstood in our culture. For more information please call or namiwarrencounty@naminj.org You are invited to join in our Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 13, at 12:00 noon at in the garden area at St. Patrick Church. This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be one of over 23,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day. Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of the United States. Rosary prayers will be provided. Adult Choir of St. Patrick Church meets on Thursdays from 7:00pm until 9pm, in the choir room, in the basement of St. Patrick Church If you love to sing, enjoy singing in a group, and want to praise God in song, we invite you to join us. If you have questions, please Ann Hoyt at organistannie@gmail.com.

6 ~ TwentySeventh Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 7, 2018 ~ The Annual Rural Life Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Checchio on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. Mass will be offered at Saint Ann's Church, 6 Church Street, Hampton, NJ A reception with light refreshments will immediately follow Mass. Please feel free to invite friends and neighbors who may be involved in or interested in any aspect of Agriculture. COME PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT! 17 th Annual Blue Mass for Law Enforcement Wednesday, November 7, :30 a.m. Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen Bishop James F. Checchio cordially invites ALL the faithful in the Diocese to join him at the annual Blue Mass to pray for and with police officers and law enforcement personnel from the communities and towns from across Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties. Come to represent your parish and town, to support and pray for all our dedicated local, county, state and federal law enforcement officials and to honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice through their service to others. For more information, call (732) or visit How to Report Sexual Abuse If you were sexually abused by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or you know of someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement and/or by contacting the Diocesan Response Officer at (908) (24 hours/7 days a week). For more information on how to report abuse, visit our diocesan website: report-a-suspected-abuse. JOIN US FOR LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7th Life Chain is a Peaceful and prayerful public witness of individuals standing for 90 minutes praying for our nation, for an end to abortion and for an end to all violence. We will be praying on Sunday, October 7th, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in front of St. Philip & St. James Church, In Phillipsburg (908) ; in front of Planned Parenthood in Washington on Rt. 57 (908) ; and in front of St. Peter & Paul Church in Great Meadows. (908) Come and join us for this worthy cause! OFFERTORY GIFTS ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION HELPLINE The Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline is available 365 days a year with translation services in over 160 languages. Trained specialists will provide: support and coping strategies, information and resources, research updates, and access to all Core Programs. Turn to us the leading authority in dementia education, support, and research for over 30 years! Please call the 24/7 Helpline at or Hospitals throughout the United States have an assigned priest(s) by the local diocese. If you or someone in your care is a patient in the hospital, please let it be known at registration or alert the hospital administration so that the priest(s) assigned be informed of you or your loved one s admittance into the hospital.

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