HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016 BELOVED. I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake, but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God Guard that rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us we have done what we were obliged to do. Paul used an image of a fire to be stirred up, as when he first laid hands on Timothy. The same gesture was used the day we were baptized, and we too are to stir up that flame, that ardor as a disciple of the Lord. Remember the devastating forest fires last spring in Alberta, Canada? An entire town eaten up by violent, relentless flame. While fire in California came into our homes as we watched the evening news. We can almost hear the crackling flames and smell the burning trees. The fire has power to kill, as we sadly see on television, when homes are destroyed. But the flame of faith gives life and cannot be extinguished. Fire can give warmth and stimulate life. The fire of the Holy Spirit becomes the driving force for us to live as His witnesses. We are to guard what was entrusted to us, but not as a dog protecting his bone, but as a disciple on fire to bring Christ s warmth and love to the world. Did He not tell us He came to cast fire on the earth? CHURCH OF ST. DENIS Reverend William J. P. Lago, Pastor Rev. Michael J. Lynch, Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Miele, Weekend Assistant Mr. George R. Kelder. Jr., Deacon Mr. Gary J. Pstrak, Deacon Ms. Barbara Evans, Director of Rel. Ed. MANASQUAN, NEW JERSEY STAFF Miss. Jill Ramme, Director of Music Ministry Mr. Denis Campbell, Trustee Mr. Gregory W. Boyle, Trustee Sr. Mary Guyer, SSJ Sr. Anne Lyons, SSJ Sr. Josephine Wade, SSJ BEACH CHAPEL... 554 East Main Street RECTORY... 90 Union Avenue... 732-223-0287... FAX... 732-528-1901 CONVENT...117 Virginia Avenue... 732-292-0772 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE...119 Virginia Avenue... 732-223-1161 ST. DENIS CONFERENCE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY... 732-223-1383 CHURCH E-MAIL ADDRESS... st.denis@verizon.net PASTOR S E-MAIL ADDRESS... wlago@dioceseoftrenton.org WEB PAGE ADDRESS...http://www.churchofstdenis.org MASS SCHEDULE: Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM St. Denis Church Saturday: 8:30 AM St. Denis Church Saturday Evening: 4:30 PM (fulfills Sunday obligation)- St. Denis Church Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM- St. Denis Church Sunday: 10:00 AM - Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel Holy Days: Evening before: 7:00 PM & day of: 7:30 AM & 7:00 PM-St. Denis Church SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday from 3:30 until 4:15 PM - St. Denis Church. Also by appointment. MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTIONS: Tuesday morning after the 7:30 AM Mass-St. Denis Church BAPTISM: The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm at St. Denis Church. Parents must complete the required preparation with the priest or deacon and obtain godparent eligibility letters before a date for Baptism will be given. Please call the rectory for further details. MARRIAGE: Please contact the rectory office for more information about weddings. All couples contemplating marriage are asked to give the priests one year prior notice in order that all the requirements for marriage can be satisfied. Do not reserve the reception hall before contacting the church; your requested date may not be available. CARE OF THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND: We will gladly bring Holy Communion to anyone who is ill or otherwise unable to get to Mass. Please call the rectory to make arrangements. The priests and deacon make regular visits to the local hospitals. Please call the rectory if any loved one is hospitalized. RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: At such times of deep pain and loss, we seek to offer our bereaved families comfort and hope as they commend their loved ones to God. Please note that, in accordance with Church regulations, eulogies are not permitted during Funeral Masses. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. There are no office hours on Saturday & Sunday. Evenings are by appointment only. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! We encourage new families moving into the area to stop in or call the rectory to arrange for registration. CELIAC SPRUE PARISHIONERS Saint Denis provides a low gluten (<0.01% gluten content) host. Parishioners who are gluten-intolerant should see a deacon or priest prior to the start of Mass in order to be included in the reception of the Eucharist. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK- Saint Denis Parish Facebook page: www.facebook.com/churchofstdenis. You don't need to have a Facebook account to read parish news and updates, but would need one to leave comments and feedback. 2011 Bon Venture Services, LLC
St. Denis Church 732-223-0287 October 2, 2016 Saturday, October 1, 2016 8:30 am Catherine & Anthony Rotonda by Family 8:30 am Stephen Sciarappa by Family 4:30 pm For the People of the Parish Sunday, October 2, 2016 8:00 am August & Kathryn Anton by Daughter-in-law 8:00 am Barbara Leahy by JoAnn Korb 9:30 am Elise Bastardo by Helen Guarcello 9:30 am Edna DeLorenzo by Susan & Robert Grosso 10:00 am Leo Cunningham by Wife 10:00 am Bart Frasco by Cathy Cafone 11:00 am Aurea Allen by the DeGenova Family 11:00 am Emil DeJacomo by His Mom & Sister Monday, October 3, 2016 7:30 am Jim Geiger by Nancy Haberman 7:30 am Roland LaSpisa by Martin Terry Tuesday, October 4, 2016 7:30 am Bob Kneeley by Phyllis Niemeyer 7:30 am Michael Gruchacz by Bill & Diane Storch Wednesday, October 5, 2016 7:30 am Helen Rehm by Lorraine & George Stanley 7:30 am Thomas Ward by Denise McDonald & Robert Drury Thursday, October 6, 2016 7:30 am Nada Justinic (1st Anniversary) by JoAnn Korb 7:30 am Tom Lozinski by Dr. Ray & Pat Hanbury Friday, October 7, 2016 7:30 am Darren & Stan Yorke by Family 7:30 am Catherine A. Hooper by the Eichmann Family Saturday, October 8, 2016 8:30 am Stephen Benedetti by Theresa Driscoll & Family 8:30 am Emily & Howard J. Shroder by the Furlong Family 4:30 pm Bart Frasco by Sue Meehan 4:30 pm Catherine Murphy Donohue by Kay Kolon Sunday, October 9, 2016 8:00 am For the People of the Parish 9:30 am William Zielenbach by His Wife 9:30 am Msgr. Joseph A. O Connor (10 Anniversary) by a Parishioner 10:00 am Paul Benevento by Matt & Betsy Sheprow 10:00 am Elise Bastardo by Sandra Nash 11:00 am Hazel & Harriet McClain by Family 11:00 am John P. Byrne by Family MOVING? Please inform the rectory office if you have a change of address. Thank you. especially Mary Moran, Steve Ford, Elizabeth Ann Linden, Peggy Andriach, Mary Damico, Eileen Byrne, Amanda Castro, Dolores Palmisano, Holly Boyd, Mary Conlon, Jillian Zito, Jennifer Zito, Albert Wood, Josephine Triggiano, Maiya Andrews, Velma Andrews, Marie Gallagher, Stella Thompson, Katie Holbrook, Claire Meachum, Mike Pierce, Thomas Hayes, Jr., Baby Kevin Farmer, Jr., Thomas Evans, Catherine O Connor, Edith Bean, Phyllis Van Salders, Joanne Panzarella, Taryn Rotondi, Joseph Sipley, Kathy Wicks, Michael McNulty, Brendan Malley, Colleen Grady, Richard Koch, Mary Jane Schaaf, Edna Moore, Lisa Pirrello, Fred Gearing, Joseph Bick, Mary Collins, Ken Kleinlein, Robert Kelleher, Lisa Olivera, Stephen Byrne, Denise Frank, Lucy Falco, Marie Tashjian, Mary Knox, Allaire Papac, Angeline Hart, Joan Tumbas, Cathleen Brenner, Mary Cramer, Florence McManus, Daniel Mount, Nick Ljuljana, Beth Vanderhoot, Jim Hodgkiss, Patricia Blumenstock, William Struyf, John Lewis, Sue O Connor, Baby Cayden Joseph, Thomas Fahey, Walter Bronikowski, Philip Valese, Baby Kelly Grace, Donna Gaham, Nair Messias, Linda Spildiner, Randy Wermir, Jennifer Noble, Laurie Opdyke, Scarlet Slotnick, Belle & Ashton, John Najar, Patrick Lewis, Tina Pilot, Karen Brown, Elizabeth Morgan, Patricia Herrmann, Frank Lopez, Dan Kehoe, Christina Roundtree, Eugene Karpinski, Charlotte Pentek, Jeanne Dorian, Joan Samperi, Mary Twasutyn, Phillip Graceffa, Christian Russo, Margaret Mary Nielsen, Matthew Wernoch, Rose DiMarco, Dee Vulgaris, Michael McGonigle, Baby Evelyn Mizer, Patricia O Leary, Herbert Butch Wolfe, Leanna Rawson, Karen Kelling, Nannette Forkan, Nicole Giambrone, Lisa Dunfee, Kathryn Abel, Albert J. Cifelli, Linda Smith, Allen Bessemer, Brian Alberse, Bob Peterson, the Pilots, the Nesbitts and the Campbells. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED especially Dr. Joseph Bogdan and Eleanor Breslin. SAINT DENIS PRAYER GROUP - The Prayer Group meets at 12:00 noon each Monday in St. Denis Church. There are no meetings on holidays. All are welcome. DIOCESAN RESPECT LIFE WEBSITE Please visit the Respect Life website of the Diocese of Trenton at respectlifetoday.org. You will obtain important information concerning respect life issues in our diocese and in our world. especially Navy Ensign Rachael M. Honrath, Marine Sargeant Matthew Ward Simpson, Army First Lt. Christopher Cauda, Army Captain Matthew Cauda, Navy LL. Edward P. Windas, Marine Lance Corporal Laura Licata, Contractor Benjamin Ostrow, Air Force Captain David Smith, Senior Airman John J. Kosequat, Navy HM3 Kevin John Kircher, Army Captain Sean Fessenden, Navy Captain Colin S. Walsh, Army Captain Dr. Justin Eisenman, Cadet Brian Quinn at West Point, Navy E4 Patrick Moynihan, Private David J. Dunfee, Captain Michael Potoczniak, United States Army, Lt. Col. Ivan Ingraham, USMC, Cadet Dominic Celiano at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Cadet Slade Kelling, U.S. Air Force Academy, FN Joseph Beattie, U.S. Coast Guard, and Taylor Nesbitt, E3 U.S. Navy.
.Message from Fr. Bill WEEK OF OCTOBER 2, 2016 IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CDA REQUESTED BY CDA, COURT ST. DENIS #1497 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COLLECTING SHOES The Catholic Daughters, Court St. Denis will be collecting gently used men s, women s and children s shoes throughout the summer. Shoes can be dropped on the front porch at 300 Euclid Ave. in Manasquan at any time. The shoes are purchased by Funds2You. The profits will go to the Catholic Daughters Scholarship Fund and to further support local charities. THE GIFT GIVEN: From Conflict to Communion is a study document created by a joint commission of Lutherans and Roman Catholics, in preparation for the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (Oct. 31, 2017). You are invited to 3 evenings of discussion/prayer/fellowship with our brothers and sisters of St. Mark RC Church in Sea Girt and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Manasquan. We ll discuss the events that led to division in the Church 500 years ago, the differences that still exist between our denominations, but mostly the common things we celebrate: our unity in Christ, the similarities in our theology, liturgy and practice of faith-active-inlove. Mark your calendar for 7-8:30 p.m. the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in Oct.: 10/11 St. Mark Church, 215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt 10/18 Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6 Osborn Ave., Manasquan 10/25 St. Denis Church Let s learn about our faith and grow in respect of others faith! In a secular world our Christian witness is needed! Lutherans and Roman Catholics gather with the Gospel of Jesus at the Center." Curiosity learn more about the history of From Conflict to Communion. Tour the churches. Community come together to give witness to our Christian faith, hope and love. Christ pray together in song and word as One in the Body of Christ. PARENTS NEEDED Downey Side is looking for single/two parent families to adopt waiting American children who are school age and older. If you want to make a difference in the lives of homeless children, attend an orientation at 3:00 pm on October 2, 2016 at St. Uriel s Church, 219 Philadelphia Blvd in Sea Girt. Please call and register at 732-359-8434 if you are able to attend. CALLING ALL MEN WANT TO SERVE ON HIS TEAM? Join us! Enjoy Mass, volleyball and a vocation talk on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 5:15 pm at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Allentown, NJ. As we enter this new month with the Feast of St. Therese of Liseux on October 1st, I want to write a great big thank you to all who volunteered for the play, Therese: Story of a Soul on September 21 st. It was quite an exceptional experience to see the actress deliver a great performance right here in our parish, and we could not have had this happen without the volunteers. For me, the high point of the evening was the great declaration of St. Therese: O Jesus, my love, at last I have found my vocation: my vocation is love. Certainly I have found my place in the Church, and you gave me that very place, my God. In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will be love, and thus I will be all things, as my desire finds its direction. October is Respect Life Month. I ask that you read the information that will be in the bulletin throughout the month and take the information available in both the church and chapel. We all need to learn more about the Church s teachings and outreach on behalf of the most vulnerable of our society. As you leave St. Denis Church and go down the stairs on the left, you will see a monument for the unborn that we will bless after 11:00 am Mass on 16 October. I ask you to save the date for that event. Thank you to all who have contributed to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our parish has exceeded our goal. Because of you, the Diocese is able to continue all the good works that the Annual Appeal supports. In addition, the parish will receive a rebate check because we have achieved 115% of our goal. Thank you again. Lastly, many people ask about the future of our school building. Some people even ask if I am selling it! You may be unaware, but we use the school 4 days a week for over 600 students in our Religious Education Program. We also use the school for parish meetings, and this will continue as our parish grows. For instance, this past Monday evening we had four simultaneous meetings. For this to occur, we use the church, the rectory, and the school. Perhaps people got this idea because the parish still rents the gym to the Borough of Manasquan Recreation Department. We are in the second year of this rental agreement and we receive money that positively impacts the economy of our parish whilst providing a great resource and outreach to the Borough of Manasquan. We greatly need our school building for our present and future needs. I am thankful we have such a great resource. For the Love of God Sing Come, Praise our Lord with Contemporary Christian Music. Back by popular demand, on October 7th we will gather in the BEACH CHAPEL. All are welcome! 30 minutes of prerecorded music Lyric sheets provided Every First Friday of the month at 7:00 pm For more information, Contact Allison Penkethman, 732.528.4976
BISHOP S ANNIVERSARY BLESSING The following couples from our parish will be renewing their commitment of marriage as a part of a special Eucharistic Liturgy and Blessing Celebration at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Freehold this Sunday, October 2nd: John & Eileen Knier (25 years) Byron & Carole DeBoer (50 years) Patricia Connolly & Mario Gentile (50 years) Michael & Marlene Martin (50 years) Carmelita R. & Nicholas P. Perone (50 years) Claire & John McNamara (60 years) We offer our prayers and congratulations to them as they celebrate this joy-filled event. THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI is October 4th. Because of his love of animals, we will have the annual Blessing of the Animals this Sunday, October 2nd, at 2:00 pm on the front steps of the church. All parishioners and friends are invited to attend with their pets. BIBLE BINGO-AN ACT OF CHARITY is a comedy from the creators of Late Night Catechism. This presentation will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 8:00 pm at Manalapan High School, 20 Church Lane in Manalapan. It will be a great night of bible trivia, audience interaction, and the funniest quiz about the Holy Family you ve ever seen. Add to that a box of wacky prizes, fun bingo cards, and a lot of Catholic humor! Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Thomas More/Our Lady Of Mercy Parish in Manalapan. To purchase tickets ($30) call 732-972-4181 or email svdpmanalapan@gmail.com. ATTENTION PARISHIONERS- The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank all of our parishioners that donated food at the Beach Chapel this summer. Starting immediately we will not be accepting food donations at the Beach Chapel. Please do not leave food donations at the Beach Chapel, but bring them to the main church. Thank you. SAINT DENIS FOOD PANTRY Msgr. O Connor Hall (lower level of church) HOURS: EVERY TUESDAY: 1:00 3:30 PM and EVERY 3RD & 4TH SATURDAY: 10:00 AM-12:00 NOON Items needed at this time: Canned fruit, canned vegetables, instant potatoes, sardines, canned chicken, flour, crackers, chow mein, pancake syrup, mustard, salad dressing and laundry detergent. Please check expiration dates of donations. THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO STOCK OUR PANTRY. Recovery Corner The First Step in recovery from addiction is to admit there s a problem-addiction is EVERYWHERE and nothing to be ashamed about. People all around us every day are suffering and we need to help one another, just as we would if someone needed clothes or shelter, money or support. Addiction is no different. On Monday nights at 7:00 pm there is a Nar-Anon meeting designed for people who are affected by someone else's drug addiction. This is an anonymous program. Take one hour to get the support and relief you need. The meeting is in the lower level of St. Denis Church. On Thursdays at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm there is a Recovery Bible Study where anyone can come and spend one hour learning about recovery from addiction through Christ-centered scripture. Anyone is welcome anytime throughout the year. Books are provided. Please continue to pray for all those suffering from addiction! Thank you! The Saint Denis Recovery Ministry Facebook page is up and running. Check it out for events, programs, classes, resources, and supportive information. Email: stdenisrecoveryministry@gmail.com or call Fr. Bill at the rectory. A RETREAT FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL- Gennesaret, a retreat designed to provide a spiritual and temporal oasis for men and women suffering with a life changing illness, will be held the weekend of October 14-16, 2016 at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center located in Kearny, NJ. There is no cost to you for the retreat. For further information contact Hilare Reinhold at 732-566-7237 or Peggy Walsh at 908-499-7667. ST. DENIS CHURCH SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL In today s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples, When you have done all you have been commanded, say: We are unprofitable servants; we have only done what we were obliged to do. This week, please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to bring the love and mercy of Jesus to those who feel left out and abandoned, for indeed we are only doing what we are obliged to do. We would like to share with all of our generous parishioners another thank you from a neighbor in need. This is a few months behind. I have been in the hospital and my daughter has had issues at her group home, so I got tied up, but I thank you so very much for helping me out and sitting with all of you for prayers. I appreciate it so very much, your kindness and caring. May God Bless all of you! Thank you again. SVdP Fund Raiser NY Giants Game Raffle Check Church Bulletin Our next general meeting will be Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm in Msgr. O'Connor Hall. The St. Denis Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has its general meetings at 7:00 pm, the first and third Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to attend.
Join us October 8th-9th as we celebrate the Feast of St. Denis by having a Ministry Fair before and after all Masses FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS! We are all called to be disciples of Christ and by joining us for this special event you will be able to find out how to make a connection with one of the vibrant ministries in our parish Volunteers will be available at each of the tables to describe the nature of the ministry that they coordinate for the good of the Parish. Please be sure to mark your calendar. There will be activities for the children and refreshments will be served. CHILDREN S LITURGY- All children (ages 4-7) are invited to participate in the Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 11:00 Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Children will proceed to the church basement (Monsignor O'Connor Hall) before the first reading and return during the offertory. ST. DENIS ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY members will meet on Sunday Oct. 2, 2016 at 9:00 am in church for recitation of the Rosary and the 9:30 am Mass. There will NOT be a business meeting this month, however we will be attending the Unified Communion Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct 5, 2015. ST. DENIS SENIORS On Wednesday, October 12th at noon, St. Denis Seniors will meet to begin the new season. The meeting will be held in Msgr. O Connor Hall beginning with prayer. All are invited to gather for lunch and to bring a dessert to share with others. Come and invite a friend or two to enjoy lunch and conversation with each other. For more information call Sister Josephine at 732-292-0772. September 25, 2016 Regular Weekend Collection $13,407.00 Average Envelope Donation $23.03 Electronic Giving $772.00 THANK YOU! St. Denis Rectory Office will be closed Friday, 10/7/16-Monday, 10/10/16. The office will reopen on Tuesday, 10/11/16 at 8:30 am. We wish all our parishioners and friends a very Happy Holiday. THE FEAST OF ST. DENIS We will celebrate our Parish Feast Day next weekend at all the Sunday Masses. Afterwards, all are invited to spend time in the gathering space for our parish ministry fair. We will have refreshments and a chance to celebrate all that is going on here at St. Denis, and ask for St. Denis' intercession for new initiatives that will begin this year. In preparation for our Feast Day, I ask that each parishioner pray the novena to St. Denis. Please take the time after the Masses next week to see how you can serve at your parish and let us pray for one another and for Fr. Michael in his time of transition, and for all who live within the boundary of our parish. Prayer in Honor of Saint Denis O God, who did confer your saving faith on the people of France through the holy Bishop and Martyr Denis, and did glorify him before and after his death by many miracles; grant us, through his intercession, that the Faith practiced and preached by him be our light on the way of life, so that we may be preserved from all anxieties of conscience, and if by human frailty we have sinned, we may return to You speedily by true Confession and penance. Through Christ our Lord. Amen Novena Glorious servant of God, St. Denis, with intense love you devoted yourself to Christ after learning to know Him through the Apostle St. Paul, and did preach His saving Name to the nations and did not shrink from Martyrdom; implore for us God's Blessings for these our intentions (mention intentions). Through your help, St. Denis, may we have continual growth in the knowledge and love of Jesus, so that we may experience that peace which He alone can give. Help our parish, by your powerful intercession, to serve God with willing hearts, and show God's Love and Mercy to all we meet, so to give God glory and attain the eternal bliss of Heaven. Amen. "Blessed are those who mourn, they shall be comforted." Bereavement Support Group If you have experienced a loss of someone in your life we welcome you to join with others who are bereaved to share in your loss. Through mutual sharing with guidance this 10 session series will offer support, prayer and work on answering questions about loss, grief, coping and potential for renewal of self and hope. Join us on: Wednesdays Morning Sessions: 11am-12pm at the St Denis Parish Office Evening Sessions: 7pm-8pm at St. Denis School Contact Eileen Ziesmer at (732) 223-0287 / eileenziesmer@gmail.com to let us know you plan to attend or with any questions!
We welcome into our parish family the following children who were brought to the Lord through the Sacrament of Baptism: Jack Dennis Boyce Noah Robert Boyce Shayne William Eastmond Frank Captain Henry Benjamin Vincent Intintola Olivia Grace Malick Lukas John Pinkowsky Wyatt Flynn Swanhart May the grace of the sacrament remain with them always. JUST 1 MORE Thank you so much to the 43 Catechists who have graciously come forward to teach our Catholic Faith to our young. Only 1 more is needed to meet the needs of our Religious Program. If you ve been hesitant with coming forward, Be bold & be not afraid! JPII YOU are the missing piece We re here to help if you can help! Please call our Religious Education Office @732-223-1161. We supply training, materials & support! EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- Fridays 12:00-1:00pm Come join us in adoring Jesus in the Holy Eucharist in Saint Denis Church on Fridays. All are welcome to spend a few minutes praising, thanking and just being with Jesus. Take some time to be with Him! BLOOD DRIVE The Fr. John F. Welsh Council 3231 Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with Central Jersey Blood Center, will sponsor a Blood Drive on Sunday, October 16, 2016, 9:00 am-2:00 pm in the St. Denis school building cafeteria. Donors should eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating. To donate you must be healthy, at least 17 years of age, and weigh at least 120 lbs. All donors must present a signature or photo ID. For questions or to schedule an appointment call Joe Tully at 732-223-6656. Thanks for giving the gift of life! NY GIANTS vs DALLAS COWBOY December 11, 2016 2 Club Tickets and Parking Value $880 St. Vincent de Paul Society $5.00 Raffle Tickets to Help Our Local Needy Will be Sold A er Masses on the Weekends of: 10/8 & 10/9-10/15 & 10/16-11/12 & 11/13 MOVED BY MERCY - RESPECT LIFE MONTH 2016 Moved by Mercy is the theme this year, during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, for Respect Life Month. The inspirational quote comes from Pope Francis: We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us. This year we are called to Respect Life through the lens of Mercy. We respect life as an aspect of mercy. First, we realize that God has shown us mercy by giving us our life. We were given being by the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of Life. We were made in the image and likeness of God and not aborted. God has shown us mercy indeed. Therefore, we should be moved by mercy and act through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy on behalf of the right to life of each person. No one should be made to feel that it would be better if they did not exist. (In 2015, 48% of those who died under Oregon s assisted suicide law cited being a burden on family, friends, or caregivers as a reason for their suicide. If only they were shown mercy to not feel that way.) As we reflect on the theme, Moved by Mercy, may God inspire us to be agents of mercy. As an old Irish proverb says, It is in the shelter of each other that people live. Indeed, we are created to depend on one another and walk together in the joys and sorrows of life, with faith, hope and love. ENSPIRITED PROJECTS NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS! As reported in the Monitor, Enspirited Projects is a virtue-based creative program for children, where everyone participates and is inspired! We are offering two After-Religious Education programs: Superhero Creation Lab, Grades 1 & 2 Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm and In the Shoes of the Saints, Grades 3-5 Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm starting. To learn more and to enroll visit: www.enspiritedprojects.org PIANO FOR SALE Fr. Michael has a piano for sale. It is a Yamaha Model T116 upright piano. If anyone is interested please contact Betsy or Fr. Bill and they will be happy to let you kick the tires and take it for a ride. Price negotiable! Christmas is coming. Make someone happy! FATHER MICHAEL LYNCH may be reached at: Villa Vianney 2301 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Phone: 609-219-0177 Email address: mlynch@dioceseoftrenton.org 2016 CHAMPION FOR LIFE AWARD DINNER- You are invited to join Mary s Child Pro-Life Ministry in celebration of LIFE as we award the 2016 Champion for Life Award to Fr. Evarist Kabagambe of Holy Innocents Parish! We are also awarding a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mrs. Beatrice Murray Menard of St. Elizabeth s in Avon. The dinner will take place on Sunday October 23, 2016 at Doolan s Shore Club in Spring Lake Heights. Cash Bar reception at 5:00 pm, buffet dinner at 6:00 pm. Adult reservations are $50, students are $35, and children are $20. Reservations are required by October 16. Look for reservation forms in the gathering space and in the bulletin. Youth group sponsorships and ad spaces are available! For more information, contact Rachel Hendricks 732-223-1658.
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