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Parish Served By Parish Contacts
Executive Assistant: Rosemarie Gazaleh -COORDINATORS -
Religious Education: Debra Schurko, PCL (548-0100 -Advocates for Disabled: Jane Conlon (549-2580)/Margo
x226) Regan (906-5682)
Business Manager: Art Paltz III /(Asst.) Ed Lyons -Lectors: Jerry LaPointe (549-3498)
Pastoral Council: -Ushers: John Cronen (494-3438)
Finance Council: Joseph Donahue, Chairman - PARISH GROUPS -
Social Ministry: Josepha Flanigan (548-0100 x225) -Adult Acolytes: John Grigo (548-5193)
Coordinated Ministries: Cheryl Saggese (632-9564) -Adult Faith Formation: Dcn. Ken Hamilton (848-260-0136)
Music Ministry: Thomas DeLessio, (548-0100 x235) -Cathedral Choirs: Folk - Steve Kirbos (821-7950). Adult;
Youth Ministry: Sr. Maria Lan Nguyen Youth (8-high school); Junior (grades 3-7); Kids of the
CYO Coordinator: Ed Melanson (908-561-9156) Kingdom (K-2) - Thom DeLessio:548-0100 x 235
-Central Jersey Catholic Singles (Over 40): Marisa Busacca
(603-0461); http://www.meetup.com/Central-Jersey-Catholic-
Singles/
-Charismatic Meeting: Thursdays, 8:00 p.m., CCR -(monthly
Communion Service, 7:30pm)Wilhemina Johnson (908-510-
4958).
-Eucharistic Adoration: Lucy Scotti (632-9372)
-Evangelization: Ralph Quaglia (287-4739)
-Filipino/American Families: Juancho Ciocon (318-6845)
-Greeters: Robert/Susan Riolo (548-0326)
-Home School Assn. Co-Presidents: Ed Spallone (603-0019)
/Kieran Esposito (906-7848)
-Knights of Columbus: General info/hall rental: (548-3728)
-Legion of Mary:Wed. 7:30 p.m.-Marie D’Amico (906-6537)
-Marriage Encounter: Russ and Janet Baker (494-3188)
EUCHARIST FOR SICK/HOMEBOUND: Phone -Marriage Prep: Contact Paul & Tina Pirro (906-2027)
Rectory (548-0100) and arrangements will be made. -Mens’ Group: Tom Thomas (763-5005)
BAPTISM: 1:30 pm by appointment only (most -MOMS Group: Kara Kwiatkowski (548-7551)
Sundays) -Newsletter: StFrancisCathedral.org
Baptismal Seminar: Pre-registration is required. -Parish Historical Guild: Carmen Collins (494-0321)
Attendance during pregnancy is preferable. 7:45 pm, -Parish Prayer Tree:Belinda Coakes:sfprayertree@msn.com;
Rectory Meeting Room. Lynn (549-4891); Janice (548-5193)
MARRIAGE: Registered parishioner(s) preparing for -Rosary Altar Society: Kate Reilly Lund (319-0027)
marriage should contact the rectory one year in advance. -Scouting-
Girl Scouts, Brownies, Daisies: Maria Walsh (549-6949)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Mon, Tues,
Boy Scouts: G. Stier (603-0596)/K. Gough (777-0023)
Thurs: 4:00 - 5:05 pm.; Tuesday evening: (8th grade) Cub Scouts: Michael Quinn (662-7476)
6:30 - 7:35 pm. -Scripture Study: Saturday (P.Morgan - 548-9743); Thursday
MARIAN NOVENA/ROSARY: Saturdays after 8:00 (P.Licameli: 548-8478)
am Mass. -Widows/Widowers: Kathy Martucci (287-0186)
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) - - SOCIAL MINISTRY - 548-0100 x225
Those wishing to learn more about/be received into the -Support Groups (as scheduled):
Catholic Faith - please phone 548-0100. (Sara Sharlow). Bereavement Separated/Divorced Caregivers
SPONSORSHIP: Active practice of the faith, together Rainbows: Children (age 5-13) experiencing loss
with registration, is necessary for sponsorship -Pro Life: contact Elaine Yunker (548-8754)
certificates and, possibly, the administration of some -Nat Fam Planning Hotline:800-334-0699/562-1990 x1623
sacraments. -Ozanam (Provide-A-Meal) Committee
GIFT SHOP: 548-0100 x 275. In Breezeway after -Friendly Visitors (Visit with elderly or homebound)
weekend Masses. -Elizabeth Min(Share sanctity of life with mothers/mothers-to-be)
-Social Concerns Committee (Serves the poor confidentially)
-Intrfth Netwk Care(Volunteers for homebound/caregivers)
-Unemployment Support Group (Networking)
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Masses For The Week...
SUNDAY, September 25 - Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am -Grace Casper r/o Ron & Mickey Seppi
9:00am -Anthony Strazza r/o Ann Strazza & Family
10:30am -Edward Rooney r/o Elizabeth Rooney
Noon -Mario Sillari r/o Family
MONDAY, September 26 - Saint Cosmas & Saint Damian
7:00am -Kevin Blake, Sr. r/o Carol & Lenny Klein
8:00am -Annette Maggio r/o Devlin Family
12:10pm -Peggy Phillips r/o Mom & Dad
TUESDAY, September 27 - Saint Vincent de Paul
7:00am -Msgr. Michael J. Alliegro /o John Kriegl
8:00am -Robert Coleman, Sr. r/o Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Colletta
12:10pm -Brendan Ignatius Burke r/o Lenny & Carol Klein
WEDNESDAY, September 28 - Saint Wenceslaus & Saint Lawrence Ruiz
7:00am -Grace Knox r/o Family
8:00am -Divinia Abracosa r/o Maria Quizon
12:10pm -Dorothy Akey r/o Sam & Elaine Convery
THURSDAY, September 29 - The Archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael
7:00am -Sr. M. Seraphica Pienciak r/o A Friend
8:00am -Kevin Blake, Sr. r/o Jane & Art Paltz
12:10pm -Pablo Labao r/o Josephine Mendoza
FRIDAY, September 30 - Saint Jerome
7:00am -Patricia Adriano r/o Luis Adriano
8:00am -Anna Farrell r/o Terry Glenn & Family
12:10pm -Joseph Surace r/o Anita & Dominick Pugliese
SATURDAY, October 1 - Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
8:00am - (Liv.) Int. Msgr. Richard A. Behl r/o Manza Family
5:00pm -Kathleen Grogan - 15th Anniv.r/o Ken&Nancy Hamilton
7:00pm -John Manza r/o Manza Family
SUNDAY, October 2 - Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30am -Maryann Rigby r/o Husband, Roger Rigby
9:00am -Bill Zatorski r/o Bea Zatorski
10:30am -Living & Deceased Parishioners
Noon -Msgr. Michael J. Alliegro r/o Clare Giangreco

The Sanctuary Candles for this week
have been donated
in loving memory of Maria G. Banda
by Michele Nash
(In the Cathedral)

in honor of Ruth Skudlarek
by Martin & Mary Ellen Malague
( In the Lady Chapel )
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Opportunities For Memorials
Did you know that in addition to Mass intentions for
your loved ones you may remember them through the
following memorial opportunities:
SERVING OVERSEAS: In Afghanistan: Wesley Pritchett;
In Iraq: Sgt. Matthew Kleman; In Kuwait: 1st Lieut. Daniel –Altar Flowers: Available weekly in The Cathedral
Scapardine; In Egypt: Colleen Kenny at the High Altar for memorials, weddings and other
SICK: Anonymously Recommended, Bishop Edward Hughes, occasions. (Please contact the Rectory for details and
Camille Cronin, Kristen Collinson, Theresa Pesserl, Jean availability.)
Kenny, Phillip Pleva, Richard Stewart, Jean Buckley, Sue --Sanctuary Candles: available weekly in The
Welsh, Fathers of Carolyn Roberts and of Elizabeth Mazzola,
Cathedral and The Lady Chapel. (Donation:$20.
Kathy Freis, Sheridan Grindstaff, James Fisher, Gerard Lee,
Bertha Rush, Thomas Thompson, Sister Marina O’Donnell,
Enclose in envelope with information and place in
Rose Morelli, William McGuinness, Madonna Razal, 5-year- collection basket or mail to Rectory.)
old Giuliana Velona, Annmarie Aleski, Ruth Douglas, Jane --Msgr. Behl St. Francis School Endowment and
Berry, Phillip Pleva, Roberta Wagner, Sister of Walter The St. Francis Scholarship Fund: Memorial gifts
Magdich, Connie DiDario, Angela Dowdy, John Mulkerin, Jr., may be made to either of these funds which are used to
Palmer Family, Liz & Gene Reilly, Charlie DeMarchi, enhance the academic excellence of the parish school
Nephew of Dolores Altz, Barbara Reavey, Emily Almeida, and offer tuition assistance. Please inquire at the parish
Mary Elizabeth Szatkowski, Sister of Joanne Koob, Great-
or school office for further information.
Grandson of Charles & Eileen Schreck, Jackie Ochs, Dorothy
Purzynski, Elizabeth Gainey, David Convery, Addison --The Cathedral Music Ministry Fund: Memorials
Watkins, Kathy Bonaventure, Dolores Nagy, Ted Pichalski, in the name of loved ones may be made to support the
Bob Bark, Helen Leslie, George Weilandics cathedral music ministry and our many choirs. Please
inquire at the parish office for further information.
DECEASED: Julia Fabiano, Ed Perdue, William Brennan, Please phone 548-0100x210 if your are interested in
Veronica Reagan, Gregg Luna, Leonard Cerasia, Brother of any of these memorials.
Fred Kimler
...and all those recommended in the Book of Intentions
Come Unwrap the GIFT of the Holy
Urgent: Respond by September 30 Spirit! Find a closer relationship with the
Lord at a Life in the Spirit Seminar. It
Conscience Rights Violated by Contraception Mandate will be sponsored by the Body of Christ
The new U.S. healthcare reform law requires almost all Prayer Group and take place on Thursday
private health plans to cover contraception and sterilization evenings, Sept. 29 - Oct. 27 at 8:00pm in the
as “preventive services.” The new rule would force Community Room. Info: Tom Cerami (732-
insurance plans to cover all FDA approved contraception 684-8764).
methods, sterilization procedures, patient education
and counseling for all women of reproductive capacity Please join Life Choices Resource Center on its annual
and “emergency contraception” drugs including Walk For Life at Merrill Park, Iselin, Saturday, Oct.15
‘morning after pills,’ and the abortion-inducing drug from 9:00am - noon. Take a Walk...Save a Life!
Ella. Public comment period on this rule ends Sept. 30.
ACTION: Please visit www.usccb.org/conscience. By
entering your comments there, you will automatically be GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
invited to send a message to your elected representatives in Tithing
Congress, urging them to support the Respect for Rights of
Last Week’s Collection: $28,824
Conscience Act (H.R. 1179/S.1467) to ensure that such
federal mandates do not violate Americans’ moral and Last Year’s Collection: $28,342
religious convictions. Peter’s Pence Collection: $5,223
MESSAGE: Pregnancy is not a disease, and drugs and The Lesson: What does God teach us through the practice of
surgeries to prevent it are not basic health care that the tithing? As best we can figure, God uses the tangible measure
government should require all Americans to purchase. of material wealth to teach us about spiritual things. When
Please remove sterilization and prescription contraceptives people learn through the proper handling of material things
from your list of “preventive services.” I urge you to allow how to put God first, they carry that lesson into more
all individuals and organizations to obtain health coverage important things. As they learn to trust God, there is no limit
that does not violate their moral and religious convictions. to His bounty towards them.
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Parish Notes... Banns of Marrage
–Today we celebrate American Dream Sunday, the goal of I Jenelle Volpe/Frank Garcia
which is to offer the American Dream to young long-time Jennifer Zizxnewski/John Eppensteiner
immigrants (see next column).
II Brenda O’Connor/Darren Carroll
–A mandatory Confirmation Parents Meeting takes place
today at 5:00pm in the Community Room. III Jessica Buccafusco/Craig Nugent
Sarah Ur/Roy David
–The MSYGroup will meet tonight at the CYO from 6:30 -
8:00pm. If you have not yet registered, but are Pray For The Dream
interested, please contact Sr. Maria Lan (770-
Thousands of hard working young people who were
2506). Both the MSYG and the HSYG thank all
brought to the United States as children want to go to
who participated in any way in last week’s Car
Wash. They were able to raise over $750 to offset college and live the American Dream, but can instead be
this year’s youth group expenses. detained and deported to countries they’ve never known.
The DREAM Act could stop the injustice by giving
–Enormous thanks to the Men’s Group for planning and students who have grown up and graduated from high
executing last Sunday’s Parish Picnic. Good food, friendship, school in the United States the opportunity to earn legal
children’s games, music and dancing were plentiful. Special status through higher education or military service.
thanks to Paul Gibson, Eric Lignell, Tom McGuire, Paul President Obama also has the executive authority to protect
Pessolano, Rich Tabedzki, Tom Thomas and Peter Walsh. A vulnerable populations including DREAM Act eligible
great time was had by all! students, and parents of citizen children, from unwarranted
detention and deportation. As Catholics, we support the
–The required Baptismal Seminar for new parents takes place
DREAM Act because we believe in protecting the dignity
on Monday at 7:45pm in the Mary Room for those who have pre-
registered. of every human being, and the unity of families, allowing
everyone to reach their God given potential. Go to
–Our Unemployment Support Group meets on Wednesday. If www.justiceforimmigrants to send an electronic postcard
you need a job, or have a job lead to share, please join us in the to President Obama, asking him to protect innocent
Solarium at 7:00pm (see page 9). DREAM youth from deportation.

–Please support the Saint Francis Booth at the Metuchen
Country Fair next Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
The Truth Booth Is Coming
On display in the breezeway the weekend of October 1/2
–The members of our Rosary/Altar Society will attend10:30am will be the Truth Booth, a repeating video that shows an
Mass next Sunday and then gather for a meeting in the Solarium. ultrasound development of a baby in the womb. It is a
beautiful visual depiction, and one that can be a learning
–Next Sunday is Respect Life Sunday and as part of the experience for people of all ages. All are invited to come
observance the Truth Booth is coming to St. Francis to the breezeway and Witness Life!
Cathedral. We invite all to stop by the breezeway and view this
beautiful video. Another aspect of Respect Life Sunday is the Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Family
Life Chain which will take place in each of the 4 counties of our Almost thirty years ago, Blessed Pope John Paul II noted the
diocese (see page 6). Take part in this year’s Life Chain and challenges facing families as two-working-parent households and
stand up for LIFE! single-family households encounter extreme demands on their
time and resources. Because of these obstacles, all families are
–All are invited next Sunday at 3:00pm when Bishop Bootkoski encouraged celebrate Family Day by eating dinner together on
will celebrate Mass for the Cause of Canonization of Blessed Monday, Sept. 26 and every day. Parents are encouraged to
John of Vercelli, sponsored by the Diocesan Union of Holy make family dinners a regular part of their lives. The
Name Societies. conversations that go with dinner are powerful and effective
ways to develop our children’s values. Begin family meals with
Advance Notice: In observance of the feast of our Cathedral prayer and keep the conversation going through dessert. Start a
Patron Saint Francis of Assisi, (a week from Tuesday), the ritual of attending Mass together and following it up with a
Blessing of Animals will take place in the CYO parking lot next family meal. Studies show that teens who attend religious
Sunday at 1:00pm weather permitting. In case of inclement services once a week are at a substantially lower risk for
weather, the blessing will be canceled. The Transitus Service, substance abuse.
commemorating the passing of St. Francis of Assisi from this
life into eternal life, will take place at 7:00pm Monday evening.
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Life Chain Diocese of Metuchen
On October 2, Respect Life Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30pm rain th
30 Anniversary Pilgrimage
or shine, we mark the 19th year that the Diocese of Bishop Bootkoski extends a cordial invitation to the people of
Metuchen participates in this peaceful, prayerful our Diocese to join with him on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the
demonstration. People of all faiths unite to make a Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,
visible statement against abortion, euthanasia, embryonic Washington, D.C. on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Please
stem cell research, etc. Participants spend time in quiet consider representing our Parish on this special grace-filled day.
prayer, asking God, the Giver of life, to guide us in Our Parish bus will leave from Library Place at 6:30 a.m. There
promoting the sanctity of human life. is no charge for bus. Please phone 548-0100 x210 to register.
! Somerset St. & Mountain Ave., Somerville (Isidora -
732- 469-3397) SFCSchool Golf Outing
! Flemington Circle - Rte.31 to Main St(Bob - 908-236- The ninth annual SFCSchool Golf Outing will
9648) take place on Monday, October 24 at the
! Sts. Philip & James Church, S. Main St., Phillipsburg Mercer Oaks Golf Club, 725 Village Road, West
(Camille - 908-387-0001) Windsor. Breakfast will be at 8:00am with tee
! Blessed Hope of Nazarene, Phillipsburg, S. Main & off at 9:00am. This year’s event features a shot-
Mercer St. (Camille - 908-387-0001). gun format and lunch will also be provided.
! St. Theodore Church, Port Murray (Joyce-908-303-2058) Sponsorship opportunities are available. Gather your foursomes
! St. Peter & Paul Church, Great Meadow (Cheryl - 908- and come enjoy a day of golf while helping the children of
637-4332). SFCSchool. E-mail : kevinblake13@optimum.net.
! Amboy Ave (Myrtle St. To Eagle Ave), Perth Amboy
(Felicia - 732-752-0626)
! Washington Rd., (from Ernston Rd. To Minisink Ave.)
Choirs Seeking New Members
Choirs: Praise God in song. Deepen your faith. Share
Sayreville(Janice -732-727-1879;Michael-732-727-7639)
you God-given talent. The Music Ministry welcomes new
Check the website for updates: www.diometuchen.org/event
members this fall into our five singing choirs and our Youth
Please join this silent, peaceful and prayerful witness for life!
Handbell Choir. Cathedral Choir is our large adult ensemble
and its rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:45 - 9:30pm. Our
CEO Ambassadors for Christ Folk Group sings throughout the year and rehearses on
Bishop Bootkoski has invited Legatus, the international Saturdays at 6:15 before the 7:00pm Mass. Youth Choir
organization of Catholic business leaders and spouses, to (grades 8 - 12) rehearses on Wed. from 5:45 - 6:45pm. Junior
develop a local chapter in our diocese. If you are or were Choir (grades 3 - 7) rehearses on Tues. from 4:00 - 5:00. Kids
a CEO, President, Business Owner, Managing Director of the Kingdom (grades K - 2) rehearses on Wed. from 3:45 -
4:30pm. Youth Handbells (Grades 5 - 12) rehearses on select
or Managing Partner, Legatus of Central NJ invites you
Wed. evenings TBA from 4:45 - 5:45pm. For further info,
and your spouse to these upcoming dinners featuring contact Thomas DeLessio, Director of Music, at 548-0100
national speakers: x235. For the complete schedule, see:
Sept. 27: Mike McCartney, Leading with F.I.R.E. http://www.stfranciscathedral.org/Music Ministry.
Oct.25: Joe Brinck, Bringing Christ Into the Workplace Instrumentalists: Our worship is also enhanced by musical
Contact Nicole Sutton for information: 908-227-0916. instruments. We welcome instrumentalists with a high level of
training to participate in music ministry on a flexible basis.
Bishop George Ahr STARS QQQQ
Each year the BGA community comes together to support a Diocesan Pilgrimage Adult & Youth Choirs
chronically ill child or children by having a Spaghetti Dinner Diocesan Adult and Youth Choirs are being formed for the
Fundraiser. This year’s event, the 24th, will take place on Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Thursday, Oct. 6, 4:30 - 7:00pm. It will benefit 11-year-old Erik Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. on November 19.
Gonzalez who suffers from an inflammation of the blood vessels Four Tuesday rehearsals are scheduled for Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Nov.
and 3-year-old Jason Banghart who has a chromosome 1p36 8 and Nov. 15 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center (146
deletion. The goal of this program is to give the children and Metlars Lane, Piscataway). Adults will rehearse from 7:30 -
their families financial, emotional and spiritual support. 9:30pm and Children will rehearse from 7:30 - 8:30pm. ALL
Donation: $10/adult; $7/student; $4/children under 4. All are singers are needed at the final rehearsal, 7:30 - 9:30pm.
welcome. If you cannot come to the dinner, but would like to Acceptance into the choir is on recommendation from Parish
donate, please mail gift to BGAHS, in care of Sister Cynthia, 1 Directors of Music or via an individual scheduled vocal
Tingley Lane, Edison, NJ 08820. Info: 549-1108 x648. placement beginning at 7:00pm on Sept. 27. Requirements
include a blending tone, pitch matching, ability to learn music
–Blood Drive on Sept. 29, 6:30pm at Edison Municipal Bldg., quickly and a joyful spirit. RSVP Deadline: Sept. 27. Contact
hosted by Cadette Scout Nicole Gacsi (732-662-1285). Give Life! Lisa Andrade: 732-562-1990/landrade@diometuchen.org.
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Diocese of Metuchen
Office of the Bishop

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Anniversaries offer an opportunity for reflection from a unique vantage point - - a place from which we can
look back on how far we’ve come and, at the same time, get a glimpse of the road ahead.

On November 19th of this year, the Diocese of Metuchen will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its
establishment by His Holiness John Paul II in 1981. Compared to most dioceses around the country, we are
relatively young. Yet, with 30 years behind us, we can boast numerous milestones and accomplishments.

However, with so much work to do, we do not have the luxury of being indifferent; rather, we must continue
on our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ with renewed passion and vigor. Together we are called to assist the poor
with food, shelter, and clothing; provide for the future of the Church with seminarian education; offer guidance to
our youth; and bring Christ’s saving message to all people. By supporting The Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you help
to accomplish all of this, and more, through the many and varied diocesan ministries that are sustained by your
generosity.

I thank you for your faithful response to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal in the past and invite you to prayerfully
consider joining me in making a sacrificial gift again this year. By combining our financial resources, and with the
guidance of the Holy Spirit, our diocesan Church will flourish for generations to come.

With heartfelt gratitude, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, D.D.
Bishop of Metuchen
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Calling New Altar Servers Mark Your Calendar: The CYO mandatory Parents
Meeting/Snack Stand Sign-UP will be held on Thursday,
October 20 from 7:00 - 8:00pm in the CYO.

Youth Group News
College Scholarship Program: Information, contact Sister
Maria Lan:732-548-0100, x306 or 732-762-2251.
Sept. 25: MSYG Meeting, 6:30 - 8:00pm, CYO.
Oct. 1: Metuchen Fair Booth, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Service Hrs.
Oct. 2: HSYG Meeting, 5:00 - 7:00pm, St. John Bosco Room.
Calling 5th Graders and up!
MSYG & HSYG are starting Rent-A-Team-Of-Teens, a
Serving at the Altar during Mass is a great way to volunteer program to help with 4-season indoor/outdoor clean-
ups. No cost to you but donations gladly accepted. Contact
develop boys' and girls' faith and service to the Church. Sr. Maria Lan: 732-770-2506.
If this is for you, please fill out the attached form and High School Open Houses
send it to the Rectory, give it to your homeroom teacher
Mother Seton Sept'ber 28 7:30 - 9:30 pm
(for SFCS students) or e-mailthe information to Deacon
Union Catholic October 6 7:00 p.m.
JP at jpsaggese@verizon.net. Please mark the e-mail
Immaculata October 11 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
NEW ALTAR SERVER.
Cardinal McCarrick October 6 6:00p.m.
Bishop George Ahr October 16 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
NAME:______________________________________
Saint Joseph October 16 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ADDRESS:___________________________________ Mount St. Mary October 23 1:00 p.m.
_____________________________________________ Keep Our Chapel OPEN!
These Critical Hours need adorers. Can you commit to one?
TEL#:______________________GRADE__________ Sun.: 2:00pm, 5:00pm Mon.: 10:00am
Fri.: 11:00am, 4:00pm Sat: 12:00 noon, 5:00pm
SCHOOL____________________________________
Protecting God's Children:Our parish offers the
PARENTS' E-MAIL___________________________ opportunity to attend the “Protecting God’s Children”
workshop which is designed for anyone who has significant
Most Training will be in the Cathedral. contact with children. Therefore, new faculty, CCD Teachers,
Coaches, Scout Leaders and all other new volunteers must
DATES & TIMES
register for one Protecting God’s Children session.
Participants are asked to register online at www.virtus.org,
Tuesday, 10/11 & 10/25 2:30pm
then click on Register on the left hand side of screen and
follow directions, or phone 732-767-0415 with questions about
Wednesday, 10/12 & 10/26 7:00pm
registering. Two sessions are upcoming at the Cathedral
Thursday, 10/13 & 10/27 7:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 7:00 - 9:30pm in Community Room
Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9:00 - 11:30am in Joseph Rm, Par. Ctr.
Friday, 10/14 & 10/28* 2:30pm in CCR*

Please circle pair of dates that best suits your schedule.
Blue Mass: Bishop Bootkoski cordially invites ALL the
faithful in the Diocese to join him at the10th Anniversary
Blue Mass to pray for and with police officers and law
Each session will be 45 minutes and for the first session, enforcement personnel from the 4 counties of our diocese.
Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Wed, Oct. 12 at
we would like parents to stay if possible. 10:00am. Come honor those officers who have made the
ultimate sacrifice through their service to others. Info: 732-
If you have any questions, please contact Deacon JP at 562-2461 or visit www.diometuchen.org.
jpsaggese@verizon.net. Thank you.
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Social Concerns
W-E-E-K-AT-A-GLANCE
45 Library Place - Metuchen 08840 - Parish Center This Weekend: Gift Shop - Scrip
548-0100 x225 SUN: -Confirmation Parents Meeting, 5:00pm, CCR
Pregnant? Need Help? -MSYG, 6:30 - 8:00pm, CYO
G 1-800-395-HELP or 1-800-848-LOVE G MON: -Baptismal Seminar, 7:45pm, MR
[Local Assistance: 516-0911-Life Choices Resource Center] TUE: -Men's Group, 7:30pm, SOL
--To all who donated backpacks and school supplies to assist -Adult Faith Formation, 7:30pm, JPII
families in need... God bless you for your generosity.
WED: -Unemployment Support, 7:00pm, SOL
--Sincere gratitude to all the folks that participated and -Bereavement, 7:15pm, JR
donated food at the Annual Upland Avenue Block Party.
-Legion of Mary, 7:30pm, JPII
–Networking Support for the Unemployed: Our facilitator has 25 THU: -Extended Bible Study, 7:15pm, JPII
years in Human Resources. Our Goals: Assistance in Resume
-Separated/Divorced, 7:30pm, SOL
Writing, Enhancing job interviewing skills, and Networking with
-Charismatics,7:30pm, CCR
other members of the group in finding jobs. Group meets on the
second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Solarium of the
SAT: -Metuchen Fair
Parish Center. To register, contact vmferrara@comcast.net or 910- SUN: -Respect Life Sunday-Life Chain, see pg.6
2432 or Social Concerns at 548-0100 x225. -Rosary/Altar, 10:30 Mass; Meeting in SOL
-Filipino-American Community, 1:00pm, SOL
Dealing With Divorce? Someone in your family facing -Holy Name Mass,3:00pm; Reception in CCR
it? A self-help support group has been formed at the -HSYG Meeting, 6:30 - 8:00pm, CYO
Cathedral for those who are in the early stages of Next Weekend: Gift Shop - Scrip - Truth Booth, brzway
separation/divorce experience. The group meets on
Thursday evenings for the next 9 weeks. Eucharistic Ministers - October 1/2
PLACE: Parish Center Solarium 5:00pm A.& R. Dowdy, L. Dalton, E. & J. Lyons, P.
Bershak, C. Saggese, S. Tamasco
TIME: 7:30pm 7:00pm J. Pasquale, M.A. Simms, M. & W. Manza,
L. Moriarty, N. Davis
CONTACT:Vicki after 5:00pm - 732-548-3170
7:30am T./S. Sharlow, A. McCadden, J. Zavlacky, C.
There is no fee - Pre-registration is required Kozak, D. Monek
JOB BANK: Opportunity to start your own home-based 9:00am R. & D. Altz, B. & G. Ur, J. & J. Oyler, J.
business, call Lucy, 632-9372. Caregiver seeking live-in Morrison, J. Deibert
position, speaks English fluently, contact Ellen, 824-7811. 10:30am F. Belmont, S./A. Silva, C. Grant, M. Garni
Seeking position as a Caregiver, Companion, Child Care J.D’Auria, D. Poppalardo, R. & R.Coquia, T.
provider, contact 322-0670. Seeking position as a Driver, Yelencsics
Handyman, contact 322-0670. Offering position as a short-
order cook - - bagel breakfast, lunch establishment, Cranford., noon L. Nagy, E. Buehler, E. Swan P. Morgan, S.
Fernandez, A./F. McGuire, J. & M. Hernendez
contact Eric at 908-930-9378. Seeking p/t help in clerical
department of a Real Estate company, need accounting and Lectors - October 1/2
bookkeeping, contact LRTSR@aol.com. P/t Parish
Catechetical Leader at for 120 young people St. John’s 5:00pm:Al & Judy Kendziora/7:00: Jerry LaPointe
Catholic Community, Califon, mainly 2 weekend/month and 7:30am:Maria Walsh/9:00am: Russell Lawyer
some evenings. Send resume to St. John Neumann Church,
P.O. Box 455, Califon, NJ 07830 or call 908-832-2513 or 10:30am: Michael McCunney/noon: Doris Primich
email jwmickiewicz@ccsjn.org. JFK Medical Center, Edison,
seeking employees for housekeeping and patient transport, Altar Servers - October 1/2
contact Donald O’Toole (321-7570). Diocesan Office of
5:00pm Team 27 7:00pm Team 1
cemeteries seeks a full time Memorial Counselor for assisting
families with cemetery arrangements and for actively 7:30am Team 2 9:00am Team 3
following up on sales leads using existing systems and
policies. Candidate will be able to organize, multi-task and 10:30am Team 4 Noon Team 5
possess solid PC skills. Resume to hr@diometuchen.org.