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From the Pastor’s Desk Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer
“Christian prayer does not close its eyes on life,” said Pope Francis. “It is a filial prayer, not an infantile one.”
The Holy Father made those remarks in the catechesis portion of his weekly General Audience.
Reflecting on the final petition of the Lord’s prayer, he said Jesus invites us to ask God to “deliver us from evil” because “life is fraught with difficulty.”
“If these last lines of the Our Father were excluded, how could sinners, the persecuted, and desperate and dying souls pray?” he asked.
Pope Francis then reflected at length on the presence of evil in the world.
He said the word used in the original Greek (πονηρός) evokes “the presence of evil that seeks to grab hold and bite at us, and from which we ask God for delivery.”
“History books are a bleak catalogue of how our existence in this world has often been a failed adventure.”
There is a mysterious evil, he said, “which is surely not the work of God, but which silently penetrates the folds of history.”
But, the Pope noted, the person who prays is not blind and sees clearly that evil is in contradiction with the mystery of God.
“The last cry of the Our Father is hurled against this evil,” he said, “which encompasses the most diverse experiences, including mourning, the suffering of innocents, slavery, the exploitation of others, and the cries of innocent children.”
Covering the full range of evil, the Lord’s prayer is like “a symphony that seeks to be fulfilled in each of us.”
Pope Francis said Jesus’ experience of death on the cross fulfilled the prayer he taught his disciples: “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” No matter how much we are subjected to wickedness, Jesus will be at our side to save us.
“Jesus’ prayer leaves us the most precious inheritance: the presence of the Son of God who delivers us from evil,” he said.
“From Jesus’ forgiveness on the cross flows peace. True peace comes from the cross; it is the gift of the Risen One.”
Blessings,
Fr. Brian
Mass Intentions for the Week
July 28, 2019
Saturday - July 27
5:00 PM + Louis Marsico
r/o Tim, Laura & Cameron Mertz Sunday - July 28
7:30 AM + People of Blessed Sacrament
9:00 AM + Josephine Falcone
r/o Daughter Anne Marie
10:30 AM + Mildred Basile and Louis Marsico
r/o Laura and Tim Mertz
12:00 PM + Gloria Basile and Louis J. Marsico
r/o Tim and Laura Mertz Monday - July 29
9:00 AM + For the repose of the Souls who have
no one to pray for them r/o The Yessman Family
12:30 PM + Joseph Noviello - 16 year Anniversary
r/o Family Tuesday - July 30
9:00 AM + Rose Checchio
r/o The Miller Family
12:30 PM - The Marshall Family r/o The Yessman Family Wednesday - July 31
9:00 AM + Stanislaw Jarosz
r/o The Vizzoni Famil;y
12:30 PM + Michael Schambach
r/o Michael Burns Thursday - August 1
9:00 AM + Marie Vallilo
r/o Al and Gerry LoGiudice
12:30 PM + Dominick Rizzitano
r/o Steve & Kathie Sisolak Friday - August 2
9:00 AM + Loisanne Martin
r/o Jean Mans
12:30 PM + Vincenzo Armetta r/o wife Saturday - August 3
9:00 AM + Budd Solano
r/o The Traver Family
12:00 PM - For All the Sick
5:00 PM - People of Blessed Sacrament
Sunday - August 4
7:30 AM + Patty DuBois
r/o The Noonan Family
9:00 AM + June Bickram-Ramjohn
r/o Doris and Tom Conly
10:30 AM + Mary Fahey
r/o Tom and Eleanor Fahey
12:00 PM + Marianna & Pietro Evola r/o Giuseppa Armetta
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Religious Education Updates
BAPTISM CLASSES For All New Parents
Wednesday August 7,—6:00 pm
Classes will be held in the Conference Room
2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
As of 7/11/19 Pledges total $135,100
From 391 parishioners
90.1% of goal
Balance needed to reach goal=$14,900
Every gift, no matter the size, is needed and appreciated. If you would like to make a pledge, or donate online, please visit: www.diometuchen.org/BAA, or mail your gift to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop’s Annual Appeal, P. O. Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000. Thank you for your generosity and stewardship.
Summer Service Hours:
All Religious Education students going into eighth grade in September are welcome to come do their Parish Service Hours for Confirmation over the summer. We will begin on Monday, July 8th. Call the Parish Office to schedule date and times. Hours offered: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM –2:00
Thursday, September 5th – Catechist Meeting at 7pm in the Parish Hall.
Important meeting – Catechists are required to attend.
Tuesday, September 10th – Virtus Training Session at 9am and 7pm in Classroom #1. All Catechists are required to be fingerprinted and Virtus Trained. Please call the Parish Office for details.
Sunday, September 15th – Catechetical Sunday celebrated at the 10:30am Mass.
All Catechists are encouraged to attend.
Sunday, September 15th – Kindergarten and First Grade Open House after the 10:30am Mass. This will be held downstairs. Kindergarten and First Grade Catechists are encouraged to attend.
Monday, September 16th – Religious Education Classes
begin. Catechists are asked to arrive 15 minutes
earlier to greet the children.
C A T E C H I S T’ S
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
WELCOME FATHER BRIAN
Join us for a meet and greet to welcome Father Brian after all masses the weekend of July 27th and 28th.
We will serve refreshments after all masses in classrooms #1 and #2.
Please stop by and say hello!
All ORGANIZATIONS/MINISTRIES
There will be an important scheduling meeting on Tuesday July 30, at 6:30 PM in the Conference Room. Bring
your meeting dates.
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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. Meetings will resume on the second Tuesday in September.
VOCATIONS PRAY-A-DAY CLUB July/August
27 - Mary Lou Elzer, the Freijomil Family 28 - Ro Bersch, Diana Malone, Mary Plicinik 29 - Anne & Stephen Frank 30 - Mary Ann Fritz, Andrew Piech 31 - Gay Eisenhardt 01 - Michele Cirne, Diana Hayes, Cheryl Machusky, Kathy & Steve Sisolak 02 - Open 03 - Al & Pat Beronio, Connie Cirne, George Humphrey
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #5959
Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Wed Aug 14th 7:30 council meeting. Look for evite to special meeting. August 25th 4:00 Annual Veterans of America Day at TD Ballpark. Bro Frank DeVita has been invited to throw out the first pitch. Free tickets for veterans. $5 tickets for friends and Families. See newsletter or Web Site http://www.kofc.ws for further info. We wish everyone a great summer. Watch for our fall charity fund raisers and events.
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 relationships with others; to promote the praying of the Rosary; to encourage a spirit of friendship and cooperation among its members and to participate in parish activities.
Our meetings will resume in September. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women’s mission is to respond with Christian values to the needs of women and their families. We are here to unite women of our Parish, to develop their spiritual growth and leadership potential and to encourage women to share their gifts from God with others in our Church and community. If you want to grow spiritually, while meeting and making new friends in a cordial, fun and very fulfilling way, join us at our monthly meetings. ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS: We are on summer vacation. Our meetings will resume in September. Have a great summer! ______________________________________________________________________________
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
Our AUGUST Book of the Month is Healing the Original Wound How to Experience Spiritual Freedom and Enjoy God’s Presence By Benedict Groeshel. August Monday 12th 9:45 am after rosary
The book is available : New: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Original-Wound-Reflections-Experience/dp/0892837780 or https://www.walmart.com/ip/Healing-the-Original-Wound/24754168
Used:https://www.biblio.com/9780892837786
No fee to join. All are welcome. Contact Katrin Maxwell; [email protected].
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
A social group of widowed persons of the Catholic Faith dedicated to providing emotional support and opportunities for Social Activities.
The Circle of Friends holds monthly meetings on the third Sunday of the month, September thru June at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 15. Next Meeting: Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m.- classroom 15. We do not have meetings during the Summer. Have a wonderful, safe Summer. See you in September
VOCATIONS TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM The Vocation Seekers give special thanks to those who take the vocations traveling chalice home and pray for Vocations, particularly for seminarians in the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider taking the chalice home to pray for vocations. Your prayers are truly being answered! We especially need volunteers for August Please sign up in the foyer and pick up and return the Vocation 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. Capt. James A. Giacchi Pfc Jim Donovan, Army Pfc Sean Pieper EM3 Nicholas D. Hogan, Navy Major Antonio Martinez Lt Michael Marano, Army Sr. Chief Rich Symington, Navy Pfc Ryan Sternberg, Army Lt Douglas Stahl, Navy CPT John Nastus, Army CPT Matthew McCarthy, Army CPT Robert Emmons Reservist Adam Starzyk, Air Force SPC Alexander Meditz, Army CPT Michael Lyness, Army Pfc AJ Anderle, Army Col. Patrick Hsieh, Air Force MAJ Christopher Lund, Army Specialist Nicholas James Bradley , Army If you have a family member, relative, 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.
Parish Prayer Book of Intentions: In our Parish Prayer Book, we pray for the sick, needy, struggling, suffering, etc. Every intention in our hearts! No intention 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 Vocationist Sisters cordially invite parents of prospective students to visit the
Nursery School and meet the staff. ENROLLING ALL CHILDREN FROM
2 ½ - 5 YEARS OF AGE
For more information or questions, please call Sister Perpetua at
732-667-5272 Fax: 732 667 5277
Email: [email protected]
Our Parish Prayers, Info and Needs
HONORING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE! Personal Consecration to Mary
Books available in the Parish Office
TRAVELING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
As part of the Diocesan dedication to Our Lady of Guadalupe, a traveling devotion 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 waiting to be with you.
Stewardship
Thank you and may God bless you for your continued support of our parish!
July 14, 2019
Weekly Collection — $10,179
July 28, 2019
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Luke 12:34).
Jesus assures us that if we ask, God will take care of what we need. The problem is that our culture often confuses what we need with what we simply want. Many people need very little. However, we usually want so much more. A good steward only asks God for what he needs.
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Parish Info
The Altar Bread and Wine is Offered for
The People of Blessed Sacrament
The Sanctuary Candle burns before the Blessed Sacrament for
Richard Iacono
DELAWARE/MARYLAND
The Circle of Friends' next bus trip is to Delaware/Maryland, Oct. 15 - 18, 2019. It includes 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, admission to Winterthur Museum, Hagley Museum, Air Command Museum, Johnson Victrola Museum, Governor Ross Museum, Harriet Tubman Underground RR Visitors Center, Robert Morris Inn and much more. Meal/driver gratuities and travel protection plan included. Cost $719 double occupancy. For reservation and additional information, please call Irma Huhn, 908-722-3565. Early reservations recommended.
* * * EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US * * *
THE WAY OF ST. JUAN DIEGO
ONE- DAY- 9 MILE WALKING PILGRIMAGE
In preparation for the Consecration of the Diocese to Our Lady of Guadalupe , all youth, families, and people of faith are invited to participate.
DATE: SATURDAY -SEPT 21, 2019
COST: $20/ person before Aug 30, $25 after Aug 30.( Lunch and dinner are included).
LOCATION: Immaculate Conception Parish, Annandale, NJ
TIMEFRAME: 10 AM TO 8 PM
TO REGISTER :
** 1. VISIT : www.LightingHeartsOnFire.org/Walking-Pilgrimage OR
** 2. US mail --Registration forms are in the narthex by Our Lady of Guadalupe picture OR QUESTIONS CONTACT THE DIOCESE: [email protected] or call 732 529 7932
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, 2019 at 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.
We need Eucharistic Ministers to visit the elderly and ill at their homes. To help with this ministry, please contact:
Peg Harmon at [email protected].
BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER
Thank you to all who so generously supported the Baby Bottle Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Aid and Information Center in Raritan. Your generosity pro-vided $2780.80 for this worthy case.
Rosary Altar Society
