ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CHURCH

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1 ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CHURCH 220 East Blancke Street Linden, New Jersey Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2015 Mission Statement Rectory Hussa Street We, the community of St. Elizabeth empowered by the Holy Spirit, are the instrument that enables all, bound together in love and thanksgiving, to realize that the Lord is our Savior. This is achieved through worship, the proclamation of the Word, mutual concern and service. Phone Rectory Office Hours... Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Served by Pastor Rev. Edgardo P. Jocson Parochial Vicar Rev. Alexander Cruz Permanent Deacon Deacon John Bejgrowicz Executive Assistant Debbie Mastroeni Fax Eucharist Religious Education Parish ... office@stelizabethlinden.org Parish Website... Saturday Evenings... 4:00 pm Sundays...8:00, 10:00 am & 12:00 noon Filipino-Tagalog Mass, every second Sunday of the Month...2:00 pm Weekdays...8:00 am & 12:05 pm Saturdays...12:05 pm only First Friday...11:00 am, Holy Hour Reconciliation Holy Days...8:00 am, 12:05 pm & 7:00 pm Holidays...9:00 am only Monday - Saturday After the Noon Mass Saturday 3:00 to 3:45 pm or call for an appointment CCD Coordinator Eva Tripodi Ministry to the Sick Trustees Anne J. Ferguson Edward A. Esposito Hospital Visitation Present privacy regulations require the family to notify the parish of hospitalized parishioners. Please call the Rectory Office to arrange a visit. Music Director/Organist Juan Pineda Baptisms Contact the Rectory Office for date and Preparation Class. Homebound Please let us know of any parishioners, unable to attend church, wishing to receive the Sacraments Anointing of the Sick & Communion. Marriage Contact the Rectory Office at least one year in advance. Parish Membership We welcome new members to our parish. Registering helps us know you are one of us. Please visit the Rectory Office.

2 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time September 12-13, 2015 Saturday September 12 th 4:00 pm Catherine Grzybowski ~ Joseph Oberc Sunday September 13 th 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:00 am Maria Cammarata ~ family 12:00 pm Thomas Crowhurst ~ children 2:00 pm Lydia Sardea ~ Family of Faith Monday September 14 th 8:00 am Lynn M (Kerins) Lipton ~ Ann Phillips & Stephanie Makowsky 12:00 pm Vincent & Michelina Simeone ~ family Tuesday September 15 th 8:00 am Patricia Powell ~ Housing Auth. City of Linden Boards of Commissioners, Trustees and Staff 12:05 pm Maria Joskowski ~ Teresa Poradowski (sister) Wednesday September 16 th 8:00 am Marzema Swider ~ Zofia & Kaz 12:05 pm Patricia Powell ~ Maria Ferreira Thursday September 17 th 8:00 am Maria Hospod ~ Helen Lobaza 12:05 pm Dorothy D Salek ~ Ann & Debbie Friday September 18 th 8:00 am Jose Alves ~ Barbosa Family 12:05 pm Anthony Krenek ~ sister Frances Saturday September 19 th 12:05 pm Maria Joskowski ~ Teresa Poradowski (sister) Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time September 19-20, 2015 Saturday September 19 th 4:00 pm Ludmilla (Millie) Shibiak ~ Emily Nicholas Kaminski Sunday September 20 th 8:00 am Helen & Stan Albowicz ~ sister Mary Alberto 10:00 am People of the Parish 12:00 pm Edison Fernandez ~ Meima Family Weekly Memorials Sanctuary Lamps, Altar Candles, Bread, Wine, Flowers for the Blessed Virgin Mother, St Joseph, St Ann, Tabernacle or the Cross are weekly memorials. Sanctuary Lamp & Altar Candle Maria Cammarata ~ family Altar Bread & Altar Wine Lydia Sardea ~ Teya & Lito David Flowers for Blessed Virgin Mother ~ Maria Cammarata ~ family Flowers for St Joseph & The Tabernacle Thomas Crowhurst ~ Children The donation for the sanctuary Lamp and the Altar Candles are $10.00, the Altar Bread is $15.00, and the Altar Wine is $ The flowers for Blessed Virgin Mary & St. Joseph are $60.00 St Ann are $ The Tabernacle is $60.00 and the Cross is $ Please stop by the Rectory to reserve any of the above items Sunday Is 50:5-9a; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35 Monday Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday 1 Tm 3:1-13; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday 1 Tm 3:14-16; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday 1 Tm 4:12-16; Lk 7:36-50 Friday 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday 1 Tm 6:13-16; Lk 8:4-15 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9a Isaiah describes the willingness of the Suffering Servant to submit to the persecution of his enemies. This willingness stems from true faith in God, and the knowledge that the Lord will always be his help. Second Reading: James 2:14-18 James states that if someone is hungry and you wish them well but do not help them, you have done them no good. He compares this to stating your faith, without backing it up with your actions. He reminds us that we must show our faith through our good works. Gospel: Mark 8:27-35 Jesus taught his disciples that as the Messiah, he had to suffer much, be put to death, and rise three days later. Peter began to disagree and Jesus reprimanded him for judging by human standards rather than by God s. He told them that whoever would be willing to lose their life for the sake of Jesus and the gospel, will in fact preserve their life forever. Welcome to the Family Shawn Aidan Talbot Child of Maria Velayo and Daniel Talbot Emma Mendes Cardoso Child of Ana Lucia Cardoso and Antonio Nascimento Baptisms are performed on all Sundays except for the second week of the Month. Please call the Rectory and make an appointment with a priest and schedule for baptismal preparation classes Prayer for those who lost a loved one We offer our condolences to the families and friends of Elizabeth Bober May the soul and the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK: (September 12-13, 2015) On Saturday after the noon mass Fr Alex blessed the new sidewalk that has been replaced. This project was fulfilled by your gracious generosity to St Elizabeth. More donations have come in to help cover the costs of this much needed project. I mentioned that our front patio will start soon with pavers and a memorial to finish up our Capital Campaign, however the rain has delayed yet another week. I know how much we need the rain so hopefully they will start this Monday. In the gospel reading today, Mark presented the true identity of Jesus with a simple question. When we answer his question, we define ourselves as a true follower or merely as a passerby. The answer to his question may give clarity to life, but it also brings the criticism of others. With a simple question (who do you say I am?), Jesus defined his role on earth and our place in relation to him. Despite the expectations of others, he would have to carry the cross suffer and die. We to must face these same trials and tribulations in order that we will remain with him in heaven. God is with us always! Fr. Ed Jocson, THE PARISH FINANCES Please remember to put all your envelopes and cash donations in the single collection basket. God bless you for your continued generosity. God s Plan for Giving Week of 09/06/2015 $ 5, Total Giving A/C Collection $ $6, Archdiocesan Assessment $ 4, Collected to Date $ 1, Still Needed: $ 3, Thank you for your generosity 2015 Envelopes If you currently are not using envelopes please call the rectory and we can easily get you signed up. Whoever loves money will never have enough money; whoever loves wealth will not be satisfied with it. Ecclesiastes 5:10 Please keep in mind that if you are moving make the Rectory aware. We need to keep are records current and to let the envelope company know of the change address or to discontinue, thanks. This week 09/13/2015 Please use Weekly & The Central and Eastern European Churches. Next week 09/20/2015 Please use Weekly and Fuel and Heat Envelopes thank you in advance for your generosity ORGANIZATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS Up Coming Meetings Building & Facilities (Rectory) November 9 th 7 PM Rosary Altar Society October 6 th 7 PM Liturgy Committee (Rectory) September 14th 7 PM Pastoral Committee(Rectory) September 16th 7 PM SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION ~ CCD Registration has opened on line. Please go to church website and register each child. You will receive more information by mail or phone once your registration is complete. First Day of Class will be for both the parents and the child on September 20 th 9:00 AM in the Academy Gym. God Bless have a safe summer and remember to go to Mass Like us on Facebook please visit our web site often RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS RCIA has restored by Vatican II, is a process in which a person prepares to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. The process is one of inquiry, of evangelization, of prayers, of study and conversion leading to ones entrance in the church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. The RCIA welcomes the unbaptized as well as those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition. The RCIA also welcomes those who have been baptized Catholic but who have not completed their sacraments through the Eucharist and Confirmation. The RCIA is a step by step journey highlighted with corresponding rituals celebrated within the Parish Community. For more information and applications please call Deacon John Bejgrowicz at or Friendly reminder that CCD will start on September 20 th We will meet in the gym at 9:00 AM If you have not signed up as of yet you can still do so on the web site or stop by the rectory.

4 St E s Youth Group St. Elizabeth s Youth Ministry would like to invite youth in 8 th -12 th grade, to join Youth Ministry. The sessions are held Wednesday nights, at 7pm, in the lower level of the church. Our mission is to enhance our youth s knowledge on the word of God, promote friendship, bring out the talents of each and to learn more about themselves. For more information, please contact the rectory, at or steohyouthministry@gmail.com. CONTEMPORARY PRAISE We are looking for instrumentalists and singers to join our Contemporary Praise group for Sunday at noon mass starting on Sunday, September 27th. We are especially interested in guitarists, percussionists, and singers. Interested parishioners should juan162@comcast.net Youth Choir ~ Grades 2 8 Thursday 6:30 to 7:15 starting September 24 th 2015 in the upper Choir loft. Make cherished friendships, perform music 2 Sundays a month at the 10 am mass and gain valuable musical skills. When leaving mass please take a flyer in the vestibule Get into the Christmas Spirit!! Save the Date That right Christmas St Elizabeth Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on November 28 th, The cost will be $85.00 per person and includes bus transportation, a full course luncheon and a Holiday Musical Revue Show. The Luncheon, will offer 5 choices, something for everyone, fresh homemade breads unlimited dessert buffet. The bus will leave St Elizabeth s school parking lot at 9:30 AM and returned approximately 4:30 PM. We only have 52 tickets and it will be first come first serve. For reservations call Deacon John Bejgrowicz at or at john2859@aol.com The Benedictine Center invites alumnae to Benedictine Academy Alumnae Retreat at the Monastery on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Cost: $30 includes lunch. To register contact: Barbara Arminio La Mort ' , babslamort@hotmail.com ******Calling all Knights!! ****** The Linden Knights of Columbus 2859 has meetings every 1 st and 3 rd Monday of the Month at 7:30 PM at the Linden Knights of Columbus Park Avenue Linden. All members and new members are always welcome Events at Linden Library unless otherwise noted: October 7 th - LEGO Club 4pm - 5pm. ages Make you own creation with our Legos, and it will be on display in the library until our next meeting Saturday October 10 th Bus trip to Sands Casino Bethlehem, PA. To reserve your seat, payment can be brought to the circulation desk of Linden Library. (Checks made payable to Friends of Linden Library or Friends@Lindenpl.org ext. 38 The Friends of Linden Library is hosting a Super 50/50 Raffle The proceeds of the raffle will benefit the Linden Library towards bringing in more community based programs. The cost of the raffle ticket is $5. Winnings are based upon the number of tickets sold. The goal is 1,000 tickets, which would bring in $2,500 for the library. The other winnings would be distributed to three winners at $1,250, $750, and $500. (Actual winning will depend on the number of raffle tickets sold). The drawing will be held on Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., at the Linden Library. Send a check, made payable to "The Friends of Linden Library," to Linden Library. Raffle tickets will be promptly sent. You can contact the Friends (908) ext 38 for more information. Blessing of Students for the School Year I wish you all- Parents, teachers, people who work in the schools, studentsa beautiful journey at school, a journey that enables you to learn three languages that a mature person should know how to express: the language of the mind, the language of the heart, and the language of the hands.- Pope Francis This weekend there will be a special blessing at all the masses! The 2016 Mass book is now open

5 Sharing god S BleSSing annual appeal Our Goal this year is $38, Currently we are at 53.3% $20, WE ARE OVER THE 50% MARK!! Help us make this happen Many of you are aware of the Appeal that we do every year through the Archdiocese. This appeal helps to support so many of the programs that we offer as Catholics. The seminarians, our youth, especially at our college level, churches and schools to do Capital improvements. And last but certainly not least, Catholic Charites, a program that helps the sick and the poor, isn t that what Pope Frances speaks about every day? Our goal is not big or too large, but it helps in a big way. Can you please consider giving to our Sharing God s Blessing Appeal so that you can make a big difference in a lot of people s lives? To help with your Donations Please go to our Web site and look for this Icon. It is a link that will take you directly to the donate button It is just that easy!! Please consider maing a pledge The Demanding Month of September needs a meaningful pause. September is one of the busiest months of the year as students return to school and most adults resume a normal working schedule after summer vacation. Through the turbulence of your many demands, would you be willing to take a few minutes to gather your unwanted clothing and shoes to help Catholic Charities? Please drop them in the Catholic Charities donation bin located on the Church grounds. Thank you. Thank you for being our partner and enabling us to bring Christ s love to the most vulnerable in our society If you would like to schedule a larger pick up, Please call toll The needs of fathers who have suffered the loss of a son or daughter are unique. The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites all grieving fathers to a special place of understanding and healing. The Support Group for Fathers Whose Children Have Died will meet on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Notre Dame RC Church (Parish Center), 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell, at 10:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested. Please call the Office of Family Life Ministries at , or mccormja@rcan.org for information, directions and registration.

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