The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Sat. 5:00pm & 6:30pm

Sun: 7:30am; 9:00am (Latin) 10:30am & 12:00noon

Daily: Mon.– Sat. 8:00am Monday & Friday 12:00 (Latin)

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday 8:30am-7:00pm

Novena Mass; Mon., Wed. 7:00 pm; Sat. 8:00 am

Confessions: Sat. 3:00 -4:00

Parish Staff Pastor: Very Rev. Daniel C. Hesko, VF Deacons Rev. Mr. John Orlando Rev. Mr. John McGrath (retired) Religious Education: Mrs. Jackie Callahan, M.A. Mrs. Kathleen McGuire Parish Office: Mrs. Julie Fehlhaber Mrs. Kathleen Toomey Music Director: Mrs. Karen Ohrn

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TODAY’S LITURGY: 27th Ordinary Sunday

READINGS: RED HYMNAL # 950

Processional Hymn: O Queen of the Holy Rosary, O bless us as we pray, And offer thee our roses In garlands day by day, While from our Father's garden, With loving hearts and bold, We gather to thine honor Buds white and red and gold.

O Queen of the Holy Rosary, Each myst'ry blends with thine The sacred life of Jesus In ev'ry step divine, Thy soul was His fair garden, Thy virgin breast His throne, Thy thoughts His faithful mirror, Reflecting Him alone.

O Queen of the Holy Rosary, We share thy joy and pain, And long to see the glory Of Christ's triumphant reign. Oh, teach us holy Mary, To live each mystery, And gain by patient suff'ring The glory won by thee.

Gradual (Psalm: 95) If today you hear His voice, Harden not your hearts.

Offertory Hymn: CREDO # 536 We Walk by Faith

Communion Hymn: CREDO # 622 Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Recessional Hymn: CREDO # 454 God, My King, Thy Might Confessing THE INTERCESSIONS: P: God our loving Father calls us in the midst of the Mystical Body of Christ to bring forth the fruits of righteousness. Let us pray that we may be found faithful. Our response will be: FATHER, HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

We pray for the Pope, our Bishop and all Priests of our Diocese, defend them from all evil as they strive to boldly witness to the Gospel of life and truth. We pray O Lord: FATHER, HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

Hear our prayers for our President, members of Congress, our Governor and all political leaders that the may recognize the sacredness of human life and defend the lives of all who are vulnerable in our society. We pray O Lord: FATHER, HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

We pray Father for families that they may witness to Your love in the world, we pray also for those who serve our nation at home and abroad, in our military, police and emergency services, keep them and us in Your loving embrace. We pray O Lord: FATHER, HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Monday, October 7th Our lady of the Rosary 8:00am Donna Lenzing (bthdy) by Margaret Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament all day. 12:00noon Liv. & Dec. Francesconi & Kirman Families 7:00pm Joseph Cali by Catherine Loccisano & Children Tuesday, October 8th 8:00am Liv. Int. Stephen & June Meyers by James Fennessy Wednesday, October 9th St. Denis/St. John Leonardi 8:00am Adolph Tarabrcchia by Maria Picnic 7:00pm Novena Mass 7:45pm Bible Study Thursday, October 10th 8:00am Jane Murphy by Gloria & Linda Notarangelo Friday, October 11th St. John XXIII 8:00am Darren Sundquist (bthdy) by Mom Pattie Wazeter 12:00noon Darren & Richard Sundquist by Travers Family Saturday, October 12th BVM 8:00am Purgatorial Society

TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

5:00pm McNulty Family by John & Maureen McNulty 6:30pm Joseph Grochowski by Mary Ann, Joe & Ariana, Violet Mazza (anniv.) by Family, CarolAnn Maloney by Jackie, Sam & Sammy, Donohue Family by Family, Charlie Bolin by Greg, Nancy & Julia Zyry, John Spratford by Don & Evelyn Spratford. Sunday, October 13th 7:30am Pro Populo 9:00am Mary Humphries by Eugene & Earline Cutolo 10:30am Jim Brady by Eva & Al Barwick 12:00noon Ida Merlucci (bthdy) by Joanne & Sue Chuckerel

Jesus was Mary’s child. We pray that we may honor our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, by a renewed devotion to the Holy Rosary. May our prayers be effective in bringing about the moral and spiritual conversion of our nation to the truth of Christ and His Church. We pray to the Lord: FATHER, HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

We earnestly pray O God for catholic people, who have received Your grace in the Holy Sacraments and have abandoned the faith. Grant that those blinded by the cares of this life, as well as those who have been led astray by false teachings, the wisdom and grace to return to You who feed us with the Precious Body and Blood of Your Son. We pray O Lord: FATHER, HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

Bless O Lord all who suffer in body or soul, may they know Your healing peace. We also pray for Christians living in the shadow of persecution. For all who have died, that having done Your will on earth they may rejoice with Holy Mary and all the saints. We pray O Lord: FATHER, HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

P: God our Father , You have entrusted us with the Gospel message of life and salvation. Make us faithful in Your truth by our words and deeds, so that we may bring into Your Kingdom fruit for all eternity. During this month of the Rosary, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, through the intercession of Holy Mary saying: Hail Mary Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee….ALL: HOLY MARY

Baptized in Water and the Spirit

The Parish welcomes Maximus Jude Cooper Baptized into the catholic faith on Sunday, September 29th.

WEEKLY OFFERING The first collection last week: $6,767.00. The second collection: $1,974.00. The second collection today: Building Fund. The second collection next week: Maintenance Fund. Thank you for your support of your parish. Fr. Dan Hesko God is generous to the generous of heart.’ Let us be generous in what we are and what we have, our time, talents and treasure.

Banns of Christian Matrimony

I Cassandra Stabbert & William Anderson III Tracy Gazerwitzz & Michael Kahaly If anyone knows of just cause why they. may not be joined in Christian

Matrimony, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.

O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in honor of Vincent Corio

The Blessed Mother Votive Light in memory of Mary Scherzinger gift of Ter-ry & Bill.

The Sacred Heart Votive Light will burn this week in honor of Food Pantry Volunteers.

ROSARY RALLY OCTOBER 14; 15 and 16

7:00 pm Each Night Monday, October 14th: Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Devotions and Procession Tuesday, October 15th: Benediction, Mass and Rosary Devotions Wednesday, October 16th Mass and Rosary Devotions

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary Pray the Rosary Everyday

BAYSHORE COHORT PARISH MISSION

Our Local Cohort of Parishes; St. Cathe-rine’s, St Ann’s, St Mary, St. Agnes/

OLPH will host a joint Parish Mission

TONIGHT . October 6 through 9 The first evening will be

TONIGHT St. Catherine’s, Social gathering at 6:30 pm in the Hall (with food). The Presen-

tation will begin at 7:30 pm in the Church. Each of the four evenings will

be held in a different Church. Plan to attend.

Monday: St Agnes: Tuesday: St. Mary’s Wednesday: St Ann’s

PARISH BIBLE STUDY Fr Dan leads the Study of the Bible after the evening Mass on Wednesdays 7:45 to 8:30 in Church. We are studying the 12 Minor Prophets this Fall Join us as we study God’s Holy Word

ARE YOUR LOVED ONES FIGHTING AN ADDICTION?

You are not alone. A self-help group for sharing, support and information is being presented by the Faith In Our Future Co-hort parishes. Anyone 18 years and older are invited and older are to attend. Beginning September 24th and every last Tues-day of the month from 7:00 to 8:30pm. The meetings will be held in St. Catherine’s Parish Hall, Shore Acres Avenue, Mid-dletown, New Jersey. Plan to attend this free, welcoming and helpful evening. A Parish Cohort sponsored event. St Ann, St. Catherine, OLPH/ St Agnes, St Mary

In your charity please remember to pray for: Pat Brokken, Corrine Hoffman, Debbie Miotta, Robert Paolantonio, Al-berta Jaconski, Paul Apoka, Jean Lytwyn, Joseph J. Hart-nett, Michael D’Annunzio, Kevin Moran, Ed Cooney, Ra-chel O’Brien, Elayne Allen, Judy Maxcy, Kevin Daniely, Pat Welch, Stacey Welch, Gina Tobia, William Walsh, Alan Peterson, Kathy Yannibelli, Janice Henar, Patrick Lipka, Talia, Baby Victoria Powers, Ann Bolger, Karen Conte, Jim Murphy, Monica Gilk, Maria Lonseth, Marge Brand, Ruth Alaia, Kathleen Toomey, Julia Fehlhaber, Rev. Josh Keeran, Susan Rick, Ryan Hansen, Kerri Black, Ellie Julien, Sara Jane Mauer, Thomas D. Murphy, Ana Oliveira, Michael Brothers, Theresa Marks, Sheila Buxton, Taryn Hussey, Maureen Farrell, Rich Callahan, and for the faithful departed: Barbara Prettyman, Mary Ellen Boyle, Robert Laurino, Linda Lepard. God, our loving Father, look with kindness on our brothers and sisters who seek Your care. In Your mercy grant health to the sick; comfort to the sorrowful, peace to the troubled, joy to the weary and eternal rest to those whose work on earth is done, and all for Jesus’ Amen

Prayer for those serving in our Military

Please remember to pray for our parishioners and friends serving this nation at home and abroad. CDR Michael Dwan; USN Major Mark Paige; USMC Patrick Gallagher; Staff Ssgt. Matthew Santilli; Master Ssgt. Albert DiMaggio; Lieutenant Colonel Bayard Smith; Dallas Jamison; Sgt. Timothy Hayes; Major Carlo Brancato; USMC Sgt. Brian Ruane. Prayer: O God who art the lover of peace and concord. Grant to these thy servants who serve this nation, grace and strength. Preserve them we pray and shield them from all danger of body and soul; and hasten the day when they shall return to their homes and loved ones, through Christ our Lord. Amen

PRAYER FOR OUR OFFICERS O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe, Watch over all policemen and law enforcement offic-ers everywhere. Protect them from harm. In the performance of their duty to stop crime, robbery, riots and violence. We pray, help them keep our streets and homes safe, day and night. We commend them to your loving care because their duty is dangerous. Grant them strength and courage in their daily as-

signments. Dear God, protect these brave men and women. Grant them your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their fami-lies after duty has ended. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

We Need Altar Servers. See Fr. Dan for more information. If you are unable to serve your assigned Mass try to get a replace-ment and notify the parish office of your replacement. TODAY 5:00pm Fr . Dan 6:30pm Fr . Dan 7:30am Fr . Michael 9:00am Fr . Dan 10:30am Fr . Dan 12:00noon Fr . Dan

Altar Servers: 5:00pm L. Lusquinos & A. Alex 10:30am A. Gibilisco, A. Gibilisco

Oct. 12th/13th 5:00pm Fr . Dan 6:30pm Fr. Michael 7:30am Fr . Dan 9:00am Fr . Dan 10:30am Fr . Mat 12:00noon Fr. Mat Altar Servers: 5:00pm A. Alex, A. Alex 10:30am A. Gibilisco, A. Gibilisco

TODAY October 6 1:30 pm in the Parking Lot

Bring your Pet for this annual Blessing, as we honor St. Francis of Assisi

THAT MAN IS YOU The program is held every Saturday in the school building. Breakfast starts 6:30am and we will make sure to have you out by 8:00am. Right now, our parish is running a men’s program that is spreading around the world and is truly changing men and their families. This program is the That Man Is You! Program and I want to personally invite all adult men to be a part of it. We had an amazing experience last year and those that com-pleted the program have truly been impacted. I know for me personally, I have learned so much about what it is to be a bet-ter husband and father. We want to invite all of the men of the parish to join us on this new year of TMIY unlike any other. It is different than all of their other programs and is made up of 9 different speakers. If you have never attended at all, or simply came to a couple of meetings, you can jump into this new con-tent without any issue. In joining us this Fall, you will be one of over 25,000 men going through the TMIY program this year across the country. You will be joining a band of brothers that will support you on your journey. It is a powerful thing when you gather with a group of other men striving to do right by God and their families. I know life is busy, but we just ask that you give the program a try.

ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP The Holy Name Society will sponsor a bus trip to the Tropi-cana Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, October 20th the cost is $25.00 with $20.00 in slot cash back. For more information call Rich at 732-787-1953.

For those not receiving Holy Communion we offer the following prayer.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen (St. A lphonsus Ligouri)

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon.—Fri 8:30am- 4:00pm OFFICE ADDRESS: 130 Bray Avenue, Middletown N.J. CONTACT: Parish Office: 732-787-1318 Fax: 732-787-2851; Rel. Ed/Ministry: 732-495-7779; Parish Hall: 732-787-2869; Thrift Shop: 732-787-2836; Web Site: www.stcathek.org; Email: stcathek1@aol.com

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: To arrange Communion for the homebound, or for the Sacrament of the Sick, call the parish office.

Sacrament of Baptism: Arrangements must be made through the parish office. Infants should be baptized as soon as possible.

Sacrament of Matrimony: According to Diocesan policy, marriage arrangements must be made at least nine months prior to the wedding date through the parish office. Either the man or woman must be registered in our parish.

Annulment Advocacy : To discuss Church Annulment procedure, or for information concerning Church Validation of a civil marriage, call the parish office to arrange a meeting with Fr. Dan.

FORMED: A Catholic Media Program you can access 24/7 from your computer, I-phone etc. Go to www.stcathek.formed.org click ’register’ follow prompts and enjoy.

PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE The world is at a historic crossroad. God is more offend-ed than ever as people ignore Our Lady’s maternal re-quest to “stop offending God.” Yes, we must listen to our Lady’s request and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God’s blessings and to avert His wrath. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we’re doing the 2019 Public Square Rosary Crusade. What: The Holy Rosary, Where: St. Catherine’s Church When: Saturday, October 12 at 12:00noon Sharp, here at Saint Catherine’s Church. For more information call Lucille 732-787-2003.

NEW JERSEY RITE TO LIFE THIS weekend October 5th/6th our Rite to Life vol-unteers will be selling raffle tickets. The 1st prize is a 2020 VolvoXC40 AWD SUV valued at $42,000.00. 2nd prize Shop Rite Gift Card valued at $1,000.00; 3rd prize Shop Rite Gift Card valued at $750.00; 4th prize Shop Rite Gift Card valued at $500.00. Winning tickets will be drawn on November 22nd at FairBridge Hotel, Somerset, NJ at 10:00pm. Winner need not be present. No one under the age of 18 years is permitted to participate.

JOAN’S REACH Join us for food, fun and fundraising

8h Annual Chili Cook Off, October 12th @2:00pm at the Freehold VFW, 50 Waterworks Road, Freehold.

Joan’s Reach is a New Jersey Nonprofit Organization providing infor-mation and support for families continuing a pregnancy with a life-limiting diagnosis. Joan’s Reach was started in memory of our daugh-ter, Joan, who was diagnosed in utero with Trisomy 18. For more infor-mation call 732-788-6001 or email Barbara@joansreach.org The suggested donation: $30.00 Adults. $5.00 children (ages 4 to 12) or $60.00 family.

CHECK IT OUT!! YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS

ALL INVITED! PARISH BBQ, PICNIC, CAKE BAKING CONTEST!

(cakes to be judged on presentation, originality and taste). Sunday, October 13th from 3:00 to 5:00pm.

RSVP so we can plan for food. Text, call or email Theresa, 732-419-8298 theresa@youthgroupstcath.com

VENTURE YOUTH EVENTS Giant Jenga Tournament &open gym High school today from 2:00-4:00pm

Family Night: Beach Night, Friday, October 11th, 7:00pm