The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday October 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 8:30 a.m. Patrick Codd by Catherine Codd Tuesday October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels 8:30 a.m. Kathleen & Thomas Russell by Louise & Mike Forrar Wednesday October 3 8:30 a.m. Barry Alessi by wife Vita Alessi Thursday October 4 St. Francis of Assisi 8:30 a.m. Eugenie Rigoulet by her daughters Claire & Leonie Friday October 5 First Friday 8:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society Saturday October 6 4:00 p.m. Rose Macchiaroli by Frank & Jeannie Macchiaroli Sunday October 7 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Joseph Ferrari by wife Rose 11:00 a.m. Bill Alberti by Jim Maggio Candle & Flower Offerings The Sanctuary candle is offered for Anthony Aiello by wife, Nancy. The candle before the Blessed Virgin Mary is offered in loving memory of Marion Bachmann by Arthur & Patricia Pompei. The candle before St. Joseph is offered in loving memory of Sal Guastella by wife Doris. The Sanctuary flowers are offered for the People of the Parish. The flowers before the Blessed Virgin Mary are offered in loving memory of Ronald Marshall by Jim & Marilyn Gregory. STEWARDSHIP SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. MARK 9:41 Does your life reflect the life of Jesus? Remember, we were made in His image. We tend to forget this. When others see you, do they see the face of Jesus? When you look at others, do you see the face of Jesus in them? PARISH CALENDAR Sept. 30 RCIA 9:00 am Oct. 1 K of C Mtg. 6:30 pm Oct. 2 Bereavement Group 7:00 pm Busy Person Retreat 9-10:30 am Oct. 3 Buildings & Grounds 9:00 am Woman s Faith Sharing 9:00 am RE- 8 th Gr. Town Hall Mtg. 7-9:00pm Oct. 4 St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. 9:00 am Blessing of the Animals 6:30 pm Choir Practice 7:30 pm Oct. 5 JYG 6:00 9:00 pm Oct. 6 Food Pantry Children s Liturgy 4:00pm Oct. 7 Hospitality Sunday Food Pantry Children s Liturgy 9:00am & 11:00am Family Life 3:00-5:00pm Men s Spiritualty Group 7:00pm RCIA 9:00 am SYG Mtg. 10:00 am Daily Readings Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Nm 11:25-29; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Monday Jb 1:6-22; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday Jb 19:21-27; Lk 10:1-12 First Friday Jb 38:1, 12-21, 40:3-5; Lk 10:13-16 First Saturday Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Lk 10:17-24 The Collection amount for the weekend of Sept. 23 rd was $14,559. Thank you for your continued support of our parish! WOMEN S RETREAT Sacred Heart Center Newton, NJ February 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Details to follow
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER ED Dear Parish Family, The peace of the Lord be with you this day! Saint Augustine once said, He that is jealous is not in love. Jealousy is often considered the vice of vices because it destroys inner peace and cast a dark shadow on life itself. When jealousy takes hold of one s mind and heart, you are constantly at war with yourself and others. Hence, the famous quote of William Penn that the jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves. This Sunday we encounter the People of God and disciples of Jesus expressing their jealousy that some others are acting redemptively in the name of Moses and Jesus. These persons are more concerned over procedure, credentials and ritual than over the substance of what is being done in the name of the Holy Spirit. Moses has no need to be jealous of his office and the Spirit of the Living God dispensed only through his person. Yet, it is Joshua who has the struggle with jealousy. Perhaps Joshua is worried over his own loss of influence. Afterall, he has been Moses assistant. The response of Moses to this outpouring of the Spirit is indeed proof of his true greatness. Rather than be seduced by jealousy he delights in the lavish abandon of the Lord s outpouring Spirit upon the seventy elders. How can Moses not be so consumed by such jealousy? His sense of security comes from his deeply personal relationship with the Lord God. This week when feelings of jealousy take hold of you, look beyond self and rejoice in the well-being of another! NEW PRE-SCHEDULING FOR THE 2019 MASS BOOK The 2019 Mass Book will open on October 25, 2018 for the pre-scheduling of your Masses on the form that will be inserted in the bulletin the weekend of October 7 th. You may have one Sunday or Holyday Mass and one weekday Mass. Your completed Mass list should be delivered between 9:00am - 11:30am and 1:00-3:30pm to the office on October 25 th ONLY. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT EARLY SUBMISSIONS. The scheduling of the Masses will be on a first come first serve basis similar to our number system. No phone requests will be accepted. There will be an opportunity for First Choice and Second Choice. If your requested Mass is not available you will be given a date closest to your request of your first choice. The confirmed date will be emailed to you. Hopefully using this form will be easier than waiting in line all morning. A LETTER FROM THE SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY Dear Father Ed and Parishioners of Nativity Parish, As we continue to settle into our new Motherhouse, I wish to thank you in the name of all the Sisters of Christian Charity, for the $37,000.00 you gifted to us for our new Motherhouse in a most thoughtful and creative way. The generous giving of your time, talents and treasure through the fundraiser and donations have revealed to us a beautiful example of Christlike love! Very special thanks to all the Companions of Pauline of Nativity Parish who, with the help of Sister Marie Colette and Sister Mary Leonard, directed the momentous task of purchasing sixty exquisitely flowered quilts, bright and colorful bed sheet sets, towels, mattress pads and pillows. And to top it all, these lovely gifts were in each senior Sister's favorite color! We were also gifted with the amount that remained $27,000. How truly amazing! As if that wasn't enough, the Companions and Sisters brought the gifts to Mendham and made the beds for the Sisters as a surprise when they arrived! Then, the Sisters and small groups came to help our senior Sisters unpack and get settled in our new home all kindnesses above and beyond! The parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord are truly special people of God, Father Ed. You are blessed to have them in your parish and we are blessed and grateful that our Sisters are graced to know them and their kindness in the loving spirit of Blessed Pauline! Again, please know that the Sisters appreciate your most generous gift. We will keep you in our prayers and ask Blessed Pauline to bless and keep you always in the loving embrace of Jesus and Mary. Your Loving and ever Grateful, Sister Mary Edward Spohrer, S.C.C. Provincial Superior
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration for this year s Religious Education program is now closed! REMINDERS FOR THE MONTH October 3 rd 8 th Gr. Town Hall Meeting 7-9:00 pm in Father Congdon Hall. October 9 th Grades 3-7 Monthly Obligation 6-7:30 pm in Father Congdon Hall. October 17 th Grades 3-7 Monthly Obligation 6-7:30 pm in Father Congdon Hall. October 24 th 7 th Gr. LifeNet Program -6:00 7:15 pm in the Church. Women of Nativity Bus Trip to The Blue Army Shrine As you know as a member of Nativity of Our Lord Church, you are automatically a member of the Women of Nativity. There is no membership fee. As a member of the church, you are invited to join us on Oct 24th for a trip to The Blue Army Shrine in Asbury NJ (not Asbury Park). The shrine is a replica of the shrine in Fatima. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 9:00 am. We will arrive in time to take a selfguided tour of the shrine and to explore the gift shop. We will join in the devotion to Mary at 11:30 am by saying the rosary followed by Mass. We will have lunch at the Willows and return by 4:30 pm. The cost is $55.00. The deadline for registration is Oct 2 nd. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Drop your check made payable to Nativity of Our Lord, in the WON slot in the narthex next to the elevator. Please mark the envelope, ATT: Antoinette Babek. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I can be reached at 732-615- 8594 or e-mail me antoinette.babek@gmail.com. I am looking forward to spending the day with all of you. God Bless! Name: Address: Phone number: Amount: Check # Knights of Columbus Nativity of Our Lord Council 14658 PRESENTS OCTOBERFEST Saturday, October 20 th 6:30 pm DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14 th FEAST YOUR EYES ON THESE DELIGHTS Bratwurst Knockwurst Roasted Pork Swedish Meatballs Potato Pancakes Sauerkraut & Apple Sauce German Chocolate Cake & Ice Cream Beverages, Wine, Beer & BYOB 50/50 Raffle DJ Mike Malone Music N Motion Entertainment $25.00 per person Tables seat 8 people Make checks payable to: K of C 14658 and drop off in the K of C slot in the narthex near the elevator. Contact: Francis Macchiaroli, Grand Knight 917-622-6815 Tony Cardello, Recording Secretary 917-282-6818
CHURCH ACTIVITIES We have a FULL BUS for this trip to Mt. Airy Casino & Resort Thursday, November 8, 2018. Tribute to Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire. Package includes Matinee show 1:00pm - $15.00 slot play. Lunch buffet: $60.00 PARISH MINISTRIES St. Vincent De Paul Society: If you are experiencing financial hardship due to a temporary loss of employment, illness, or disability, the St. Vincent de Paul Society is available to provide assistance for your everyday needs such as food, utility assistance, or agency referrals. Please dial the parish number 609-371- 0499, then press 8, and leave a message with your name and phone number. Someone will return your call. All calls are handled in strict confidence. Food Pantry: Our collection will be next Sunday, October 6th-7th, but you can bring your donations any time. Please place non-perishable food in the bins at the top of the stairs. (Behind the double doors on the south side of the Narthex) Thank you for supporting your neighbors! Fair Trade: We will not have a table sale this month, but you can buy your favorite coffee, tea, and chocolate any time, using the drop box and display in the narthex. Thank you! Please join us for refreshments next weekend after the Sunday Masses! Coffee, tea, juice and snacks will be served. Come rest on the Lord's day! Caring Meals: The Caring Meals group delivers soup year-round to our homebound parishioners and provides short-term help to parishioners who are recuperating from an illness or hospital stay with deliveries of homecooked meals. If you like to cook or know of someone who could benefit from either of these two services, please call Maryanne Sheerin at 609-937-4963. Prayer Shawl: Join us as we create shawls for the sick and homebound members of the parish (and beyond!) New members are always welcome. Our next get-together is Tuesday October 9th at 1:30 in the church hall. Questions? Call Dorothy Kopil at 609-655-8138 or Liz Coulston at 732-561- 4139. Elder Care: Do you need assistance with shopping periodically? Are you seeking a responsible person to sit with someone in need of supervision for a brief time? Do you require help with minor household chores? Please call Marge Nadolny 609-409-6164 for further information. Helping Hands: Do you need a helping hand with minor tasks around the house? There are parishioners who are willing to help in these situations. Please contact Esther Wolff by phone at 732-521-6019. Rosary Group: Please join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:50 a.m. to recite the Holy Rosary. We will be seated at the right side of the church near the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Nativity of our Lord Church Clothing Drive October 20, 2018 8 am - 12 noon Please support us by donating Used or New Clothes & Shoes. Donations will be collected at the front of the church. Organized by the Fil-Am Society For questions: contact Franny Sicat at 917-364-1369 or franny_sicat@comcast.net. Facilitator: Mary Ann Sullivan Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 am All are invited to attend this series of prayer experiences based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius that will integrate biblical meditation, reflection and faith sharing. It will provide participants with the opportunity time in prayer and personal reflection within the framework of everyday activity. Join us for this most unique retreat. All sessions will be held in the Resurrection Room EXCEPT the 9 th, which will be held in the hall. Oct. 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd, 29 th Rosanda Grau, of Life Choices Resource Center of Metuchen, N.J. will be in the Narthex during all the Masses the weekend of Saturday October 27 st & 28 th. This Ministry needs all the support we can give. It helps reach vulnerable mothers and families, including taking their new Mobile Ultrasound Unit to the very doors of the clinic. Middlesex County is overrun by abortion clinics and your generosity and commitment will help in preserving the life of the unborn child. Life Choices is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are Tax deductible. Donation envelopes will be available in the Narthex.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Assembly #1848 NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY At NATIVITY OF OUR LORD $ 67.00 pp Music: 10-piece band (3 Singers) Philly Heart and Soul Food by: Leon s Catering Cold Antipasto Platter on every table Mixed Field Salad-Ravioli with Pink Cream Sauce Baked Salmon - Eggplant Rollatini Chicken w/shitake Mushrooms & Sun-Dried Tomatoes in wine sauce Rice Pilaf -Vegetable Medley Italian Pastries/Cookies Wine, Beer, Soda, Water & BYOB Tables of up to 10 people Doors open 7:30pm Sharp Make check payable to: K of C #1848 Mail checks to: Robert Di Bella 30 Glastonbury Drive Monroe Township, NJ 08831 Any Question please call Robert at: 347-623-8060 or E-mail Robert at: bankonus@aol.com. Need one email address: NO REFUNDS ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST!!! Pancakes Eggs Sausage Bacon Fresh Fruit Muffins Bagels Coffee Tea/ OJ Cost: Adults $10.00 Children 12 & under $5.00 When: Sunday, October 14 th 8:00am -11:30am Where: Applegarth Volunteer Fire Department 130 Applegarth Rd. Monroe Twp., NJ Hosted by: The Applegarth Ladies Auxiliary Help to support your local volunteers! COME PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT! 17 th Annual Blue Mass for Law Enforcement Wednesday, November 7, 2018 10:30 AM Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen Bishop James F. Checchio cordially invites ALL the faithful in the Dioceses 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) 562-2435 or visit http://diometuchen.org/2018-blue-mass WINE TASTING FAMILY FUN DAY Pop s Farm Market September 30 th, 11:00am - 5:00pm Come on out for a relaxing fun filled day, try the many types of wine we sell at our market from Balic Winery in May's Landing NJ. Enjoy music provided by our fav. DJ Frank while purchasing food from three different food trucks, The Empanada Guy will be back along with Say Cheese Philadelphia Food Truck and Sweet Concessions! Meet and support many small business vendors!!! Bring the kids along to enjoy a pony ride, maybe even a unicorn?!! Face painting and a petting zoo, etc... and then grab some fresh produce from our Market and start shopping for your Fall mums, pumpkins and decorations!