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Church of the Blessed Sacrament
1890 Washington Valley Road Martinsville, NJ 08836
Rectory - 852 Newmans Lane
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 563, Martinsville, NJ 08836 Website: www.blessedsacramentnj.org
October 13, 2019
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FFrom the Pastor’s Desk
Parish Updates
As men�oned, a few weeks ago, our air condi�oning unit requires repair. The job is to replace two condenser coils and evaporator coils on the AAON Unit. Per diocesan policy, three bids were obtained, and the Board of Consultors will approve the project at their October 16, 2019 mee�ng. The reason why the diocese is involved is any project over $25,000 is considered an extraordinary expense. Fortunately, we do have the funds to cover the cost of the project, which will be approximately $43,000.
Also, many of you are aware of the irregulari�es in our parking lot, in par�cular the middle parking lot. The problem is the ponding of water, which is hazardous during the winter months with freezing and refreezing caused by rain and snow. I am currently in pursuit of three bids from paving and excava�ng companies to solve the problem. The physical safety of fellow parishioners is a top priority. I will keep you posted on this project.
Also, the parish staff and fellow parishioners have had an opportunity to gather with Darrin Nelson, our Parish Life Consultant. On Thursday, October 3, we had our parish life gathering. The focus for the evening was on “Our Thirst” as Catholics. Parishioners were led through a reflec�on and discussion on the scripture passage “The Samaritan Woman at the Well” (John 4). Then we had a lively conversa�on on how our parish provides ways to quench our ‘thirst’ as Catholics and what we s�ll seek in our rela�onship with God. I le� hopeful for our next gathering on Wednesday, November 13. Our next parish life gathering will focus on the theme of “Community.” All are welcome to join us. Darrin will be speaking at Mass on the weekend of November 2 and 3, clarifying the purpose of these gatherings to help me and staff to understand the needs of our parish community be�er. I hope that you will consider joining us and helping create a vision that is life-giving for our Catholic community.
Blessings,
Father Brian
Mass Intentions for the Week
October 13, 2019
Saturday - October 12 5:00 PM - People of Blessed Sacrament Sunday - October 13 7:30 AM + Michael Schambach r/o Michael Burns 9:00 AM + Santangelo Family r/o Ro Bersch 10:30 AM + Lauren Richmond r/o Laurie, Dean & Dana Richmond 12:00 PM + Antonio Bianco r/o Wife Caterina Monday - October 14 9:00 AM + John, Nancy and Michael King r/o Family 12:30 PM + James Ziemba r/o John and Allie Moll Tuesday - October 15 9:00 AM + Ovide J. LaRose, Birthday r/o Vernon & Michele Smith 12:30 PM + Joseph Langone, Anniversary r/o Susan and Richard Brooks Wednesday - October 16 9:00 AM + Patty DuBois r/o The Noonan Family 12:30 PM + The Holy Souls in Purgatory r/o Parishoner Thursday - October 17 9:00 AM + Ellie and Frank Schifano r/o Family 12:30 PM + Bernadine Kritzberger r/o The Melchione Family Friday - October 18 9:00 AM + Ellie and Frank Schifano r/o Rich and Ann Meisenbacher 12:30 PM + Marianna & Pietro Evola r/o Giuseppa Armetta Saturday - October 19 9:00 AM + Luigi DiNizo r/o Son 5:00 PM + Renee Edwards r/o The Yessman Family Sunday - October 20 7:30 AM - People of Blessed Sacrament 9:00 AM + Russo Family r/o Ro Bersch 10:30 AM + Msgr. John Torney r/o Tom and Eleanor Fahey 12:00 PM + Bernadine Kritzberger r/o Steve, Eileen & Chris, Dan & Meg
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There will be no classes on Thursday, October 31 (Halloween), Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day), Thursday, November 7 (Teacher’s Convention), or Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving)
We will be conducting Fire Drills the week of October 14 for all Classes. We
will be conducting Lock Down Drills the week of October 21 and 28.
C A T E C H I S T’ S ORNER
Mark Your Calendars 8th Grade Rite of Enrollment
Sunday, October 13, 2019
10:30 AM Mass
All 8th Grade Students must attend the Mass with their parents.
Children and their families will sit together with their parents in reserved pews by class.
2nd Grade Parent Mee�ng
There will be an important mee�ng for all 2nd grade parents!
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
7 p.m. in the Parish Hall
One Parent is Required to A�end!
October is respect life month. This year’s theme is Christ Our Hope In Every Season of Life. There are a number of Respect Life opportunities that will help bring awareness to our respect for life.
Immaculate Conception Parish in Somerville is presenting the film “Unplanned”, an inspiring true story of one women’s journey of transformation. The film will be shown at The Theatre at Immaculata High School, 240 Mountain Ave. Somerville, NJ, 08876. The dates are Sunday, Sept. 20, Oct. 13, and Nov. 10, at
CHOICES MATTER CONFERENCE
The Diocese of Metuchen and the Catholic Student Association at Rutgers present Choices Matter—A Critical Life Conference, which will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Mass will be celebrated By Bishop Checchio at 8:30 AM at St. Peter the Apostle University Church in New Brunswick. The conference begins at 10 AM at Rutgers University , 126 College Ave Student Center, in New Brunswick. Register at https://rutgerscatholic.org, and click on Choices Matter. Student registration $10; all others $25.
CHOIR RECRUITMENT SUNDAY OCTOBER 13
Members of our parish choir will be present at the Masses on Oct.13th to speak about why they are part of our music ministry at Blessed Sacrament, and offer information about this vital liturgical ministry.
Our Annual Christmas Pageant “The Birth of Jesus” will take place on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 2:00PM in the Parish Hall. Children ages Kindergarten to Fi�h Grade are welcome to par�cipate. Eighth Grade students and Youth Group are welcome to volunteer. Flyers/Sign Up sheets will go out this month.
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Parish Organizations Info
OUR LADY ROSARY MAKERS
Please join us as we make rosaries sent to missions around the world. It is fun, easy, inexpensive and very rewarding! We meet in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of each month following the 9am Mass and Rosary. For more information, please call Theresa Carson at 732-424-8064. Our next meeting will be November 12.
VOCATIONS PRAY-A-DAY CLUB October
12 - Ginny Brogan, Pat Manfredi 13 - Altobelli Family, Janice Bengivenga, Joe Beotsch, Ann Meisenbacher, Angelo & Maryann Penza 14- Open 15 - Dan Hayes, Matt Moench, Ed Schmidt, Charlene Terraglia 16 - Gerry LoGiudice, Bob & Debbie Warren 17 - Doris Conly, Carole Juth, Ketrin Maxwell, Ann Waeger 18 - Al LoGiudice, Bill & Laura Myers, Sharon Pitfield 19 - Jack & Mary Lou Fieseler, Irma Huhn, Diana Malone, Connie Matteo, Joan Menza, Tom Plocinik
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #5959 Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Special Thanks to all parishioners who purchased plants in the fall plant sale. Your generosity Helped make this sale a great success as we sold all of the plants. All proceeds will go to local K of C Charities. Wednesday Oct. 23rd Council Meeting 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Sunday Oct. 27th 10:00am Lyons VA mass Bldg. 143. Your help is appreciated. Saturday 11-2 and for the next 3 weeks we will begin our fall coat drive for Children. We appreciate all children’s coat donations. Sunday 11-3 12:00pm – K of C Memorial Mass and Installation of of�icers
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY The mission of the Society is to honor the Blessed Mother by proclaiming the Good News of Christ, her Son, in our members' lives and in rela�onships with others; to promote the praying of the Rosary; to encourage a spirit of friendship and coopera�on among its members and to par�cipate in parish ac�vi�es.
Our next mee�ng is October 16 at 1PM.
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Our mission is to unite our Catholic women to share their gifts
with the parish and the community. We can help you to grow
spiritually while developing leadership skills and making new
friends. We meet monthly on the third Monday of the month from September through June each year. Some of our projects are the Jesse Tree, Palm Crosses, Mary’s Way of the Cross, the SHIP Soup Kitchen, Valentine treats for the Sisters of Mercy, and Meatloaf for the Homeless. Questions? Call Carol Hopkins 908-658-4008.
ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS: Monday, October 21, 7 PM , Parish Hall
Sister Mary Jo Kearns, Mount St. Mary House of Prayer
Cultivating Spiritual Growth in Daily Life
______________________________________________________________________________ PRAYER LINE
Council of Catholic Women sponsors a “Prayer Line”. If you would like to request prayers or join the
“Prayer Line” to offer prayers for the particular
intentions of other Parishioners, call Gloria at 908-
722-4791 or Barbara at 908-647-5749.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
SPECIAL FEATURE Book Club Is Featuring Bishop Barron's “Letter to a Suffering Church” Books Available free In the Narthex October 1st. Limited copies. Discussion will take place Saturday Morning October 19th 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
Regular Book Club Meeting
October book Is : Saints who Battled Satan, Holy Warriors By Paul Thigpen Discussion held Monday October 14th 9:45 am after the Morning rosary.
Book club contact Ketrin : [email protected] Teresa: [email protected]
Catholic Teen Books Available: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/Free Traditional Catholic Books http://www.traditionalcatholic.co/free-catholicbooks/
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emo�onal support and opportuni�es for Social Ac�vi�es.
The Circle of Friends holds monthly mee�ngs on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 15. Next Meeting: Sunday, October 20, 1:30 p.m.- classroom 15.
VOCATIONS TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM The Voca�on Seekers give special thanks to those who take the voca�ons traveling chalice home and pray for Voca�ons, par�cularly for seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider taking the chalice home to pray for voca�ons. Your prayers are truly being answered! We especially need volunteers for October. Please sign up in the foyer and pick up and return the Voca�on Traveling Chalice to the foyer by noon on Saturday. Thanks!
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O Lord, be present with all those who serve our country. Comfort their spirits with your divine presence. Keep them close to You and grant them strength, wisdom and grace. LCdr Douglas Stahl, Navy If you have a family member, rela�ve, or friend in the military, especially overseas, or in a dangerous assignment, please let us know so we can request the prayers of our parish family. Simply furnish their name, rank and Branch of Service. Our Knights of Columbus, Council #5959, regularly sends “SHOEBOX” packages to troops serving overseas when a current military address is provided. For more information, please call Al Beronio at 732-356-8687.
PParish Prayer Book of Intentions: In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every inten�on in our hearts! No inten�on is too big or too small for prayer! St. Paul reminds us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
MAKE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
A POSITIVE ONE!
The Voca�onist Sisters cordially invite
parents of prospec�ve students to visit the Nursery School and meet the staff. ENROLLING ALL CHILDREN FROM
2 ½ - 5 YEARS OF AGE
For more informa�on or ques�ons, please call Sister Perpetua at
732-667-5272 Fax: 732 667 5277
Email: li�[email protected]
Our Parish Prayers, Info and Needs
HONORING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE! Personal Consecra�on to Mary
Books available in the Parish Office
TRAVELING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
As part of the Diocesan dedica�on to Our Lady of Guadalupe, a traveling devo�on kit is available in the entrance to the church.
Consider bringing this kit into your home for a week. Many blessings have been reported around the diocese when the kit was used.
Visit Our Lady of Guadalupe’s corner in the church, by the Parish Prayer Book. Our Lady is wai�ng to be with you.
Stewardship
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
October 6, 2019
Weekly Collection — $9,888
October 13, 2019
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” (Luke 17:18)
Most of us live “easy” lives. We have food, shelter, and clothing. We go on vaca�on every year and own a car or two. Most of us take this all for granted. Did you ever no�ce that people with the least amount of possessions are usually the most grateful? Shouldn’t this be the other way around? Take �me every day and thank God for all He has given you.
Altar Rosary Society Celebrates 65 Years!
We are publishing a cook book of favorite parish recipes to celebrate. Please help us by sending your favorite recipes to us at Blessed Sacrament, care of Jean.
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Parish Info
The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered for
Robert Vella - 10th Anniversary
The Sanctuary Candle burns before the Blessed Sacrament for
Ana Farinhas
Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary Celebration
You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen.
Sunday, October 27, 4:00pm Please register online by logging on to the diocesan website https://diometuchen.org/silver-and-gold.
If you have any questions, please contact Angela Marshall, at the Office of Human Life and Dignity, 732-562-1990 ext. 1543.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Sunday 8AM — 1PM
Monday 9AM — 4PM
Tuesday 9AM — 4PM
Wednesday 9AM –- 2PM
Thursday 9AM –- 4PM
ST. PEREGRINE MASS
St. Peregrine masses will take place at 7PM on November 6, December 11, January 15, February 5, and March 18.
Baptism Classes
Held on the First Wednesday of the month at 7PM in the Conference Room. Call Parish Office to register.
Annual New Jersey Right to Life Raffle
Raffle �ckets will be on sale a�er all the masses on Oct 12/13 to support New Jersey Right to Life and their pro-life ac�vi�es. The raffle �ckets are $10 each and the grand prize is a 2019 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV valued at $42,000. Try your luck and support this most important of all causes – the protec�on of unborn children.
The Knights of Columbus Council 5959 is conduc�ng a food drive Saturday, October 19, at the Stop & Shop Supermarket in the Lyons Mall in Basking Ridge. Collec�ons
will be accepter from 8AM to 4 PM. The food is donated to the Somerset County Food Bank.
Basketball Signups are taking place now through Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
Forms can be found outside of the Religious Education Office. Forms must be signed and
notarized and dropped off to the Religious Education Office with a check for $125, made out to Blessed Sacrament Church.
Teams consist of a minimum of nine players. If you are looking to start a new team, a coach will be needed. Coaches must be fingerprinted and VIRTUS trained. Any questions, please contact Gretchen English at [email protected].
THANK YOU! Our Annual Picnic was a huge success. We all enjoyed the Mardi Gras theme and we thank all our volunteers: Teresa Rusmisel for decora�ng the Parish Hall, to all the ministries for the fair, Ro Bersch and the Hospitality Commi�ee for se�ng up the Parish Hall, the 8th grade confirma�on class Youth Group and Kyle O’Hara, Michael Ghabrial, Vinny Scafuto, Michael Sabella, Vernon Smith for help wherever needed, nurse Bernade�e McGovern and the Rescue Squad for being available if needed. Thanks to Michael Burns for being our DJ and the Staff for making this whole day possible.
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