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November 30, 2014
First Sunday of Advent
HOPE REVEALED
Did you ever see a child’s face when something they have wished for is
under the Christmas tree? Did you ever reach a goal you set out to
accomplish and watch it come to life? There are many days when we all
need hope. Without hope, life’s circumstances can crush our spirits and
end up leaving us feeling awful or worse, just being bitter about
everything. During Advent and Christmas, we rejoice, not that our lives
are perfect, but that hope is with us in Jesus.
We Celebrate Hope Revealed.
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Community of Saint Helen
1600 Rahway Avenue
Westfield, New Jersey 07090-3615
Office 908-232-1214
Fax 908-317-5459
Website: www.sainthelen.org
Pastoral Ministry
Rev. Michael A. Saporito Ext. 120..............................Pastor
Rev. Frank J. Fano Ext. 122.........................Parochial Vicar
Rev. George Klybus Ext. 121.......................Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. James A. Burke .....………........Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. William C. Harms…….......…...Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Mr. Jack Lynch Ext. 124................Permanent Deacon
Marilyn Ryan Ext. 113..……..….............Pastoral Associate
Religious Education
Mrs. Kathy Dulan Ext. 110...…...…………Elementary K-5
Mr. Mike Fusco Ext. 103....................……...Middle School
and H.S. Confirmation Program
Youth Ministry
Patti Gardner Ext. 115.….......High School Youth Minister
Music Ministry
Cindy Brogan Ext. 119.................................Music Minister
Inter-Parochial School 908-233-0484
Sister Maureen Fichner, SSJ…….....…...…..……..Principal
Mrs. Leslie Lewis….Early Childhood Director (Pre-K & K)
Counseling Program
Liz Migneco, L.C.S.W. Ext. 105………....….....Counselor
Michael McMahon, L.C.S.W. Ext. 105...……….Counselor
Trustees
Mrs. Helen Guididas……….……………….…….....Trustee
Mr. John Sheehan…….…….....………………..…...Trustee
Pastoral Council
Mrs. Claudia Andreski……...…….……...…..….. President
Celebration of the Eucharist
The Lord's Day
Sunday -
Saturday - 5:30 PM
8:00, 9:15, 10:45 AM, 12:15 PM, 6:30 PM
Beginning January 3, 2015, the new Mass schedule will be: 5:30
PM, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 12:30, 6:30 PM (Only bolded Mass
times will change.)
Weekday Masses
Monday through Friday - 7:30 (except Summer) and 9:00 AM
Saturday - 9:00 AM
Holy Day - As announced in the bulletin
Reconciliation
Saturday - 4:30- 5:00 PM or by appointment
Parish Library
The Library is open whenever Burke Hall is open.
Prayer Network
908-232-1214, ext 109
Please leave a message.
From the Pastor
Advent Begins – Candlelight Sing
I hope you are enjoying this Thanksgiving weekend and
the company of family and friends. As quick as
Thanksgiving has come and gone, Advent appears right
away. A new Church year gives us all an opportunity to
encounter Christ again and to be filled with the Spirit of
Love. There are many ways to mark this Holy Season of
Advent. Throughout these weeks, we will be talking
about hope during each of the Sundays. The Little Blue
books are available so you can meditate on God’s word
each day. Some might consider attending daily Mass
during this time as a way to just rest in the presence of
God during this hectic season. Yes, Advent can be so
beautiful, but we all admit at some time or another that
all the activity in the next month will wear us down.
That’s why, in this first week of Advent, you might just
consider an hour of hearing some music of the season as
sung by our choir this coming Thursday night, December
4th at 7:30 pm in the church. Come and join us and
experience some peace, some musical inspiration and
have some fun as we join together to sing some
Christmas Carols together. The glow of the candlelight
will bring your heart to rest on the most important part of
the season.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Virgin Mary –
Monday, December 8th
The Blessed Virgin Mary provides us all with a living
example of hope as she said yes to the plan of God for
her life despite all the unanswered questions and doubts
she might have had. She inspires us to hope especially in
times of trial and difficulty. She inspires us to hope when
everything appears on the outside to be a complete mess.
In all circumstances, Mary remained faithful whether
filled with joy as she bore the source of our hope or in her
pain and suffering as she accepted the burden of being a
disciple. Make this day a significant day for yourself and
your family this year as we celebrate the Eucharist
together. Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 am, 9 am,
3:45 pm and 7:30 pm.
Media Ministry
We are still looking for people, high school age and
older, who are willing to help us operate our media for
the weekend Masses. If you are interested in assisting,
please let me know. It is the goal to have our media
screens operating at every Mass.
In God’s Peace and Love,
Fr. Michael
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Christlife Series Reunion!
We would like to extend an invitation for anyone who
has participated in a Discovering, Following or
Sharing Christ session during the last 4 years to a
Wine and Cheese Social
Tuesday, December 2
Meaney Hall Gymnasium
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Come! Gather with friends, rekindle small groups and
catch a glimpse of St. Helens’ future! Please RSVP to
abbattista@comcast.net by November 30.
Christmas Outreach to the Poor
Baskets containing paper ornaments with suggested
gifts for the poor will be at the entrances of the Church
next weekend. Gifts may be dropped off at the Church
or Parish Center at any time but not later than Dec.
15. Please do not wrap these gifts, but tape the paper
ornament to them. If you have already purchased
items, there is no need to find an ornament to match
them; we can take care of that. Please do not purchase
gifts promoting violence (war toys or guns) or Bratz or
Barbie dolls. Thank you for your generosity and your
concern for those in need.
If you can’t feed a hundred people, feed just one.
Blue Horizons Senior Single Women
The next meeting will be our Christmas luncheon at
Giovanna's in Plainfield on Friday, December 5. See you
there!
Caregivers’ Support Group
A support group for those caring for elderly or chronically
ill loved ones meets on the first non-holiday Monday of each
month at 7:30 pm. These are information and sharing
sessions. For more information, please call Marilyn Ryan at
908-232-1214. The next meeting is Monday, December 1.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Breakfast With Santa Tickets Going on Sale!!!
Be sure to put Sunday, December 7 in the family calendar
as that is when Santa will stop by and share breakfast and
meet with all the children of the parish.
Breakfast
includes scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal and
other surprises. Tickets will be sold Nov 29/30 at all
Masses and in the Parish Center as well. Seating times
are 8:00, 9:15 and 10:15. Adults are $8, Seniors/Children
$6. Family max is $25.00 Family=2 adults, unlimited
children. Come celebrate the season at St. Helen's! For
more information, email tpickert@verizon.net or call
908.232.2807 and ask for Santa's helper, Tom.
Adopt-A-Family For Christmas Giving
We are receiving requests for Christmas gifts from
schools and agencies in the inner city. If you are
interested in adopting an entire family, please contact
Marilyn at either 908-232-1214 ext.113 or
mryan@sainthelen.org, with the number of people you
would like to adopt and the forms will be sent to you.
Service Auction Thanks
We would like to thank the St. Helen’s community for
making the 25th Annual Service Auction a huge
success!! With your generosity of donations, services,
prayers, volunteers, and bids, we were able to give over
$77,000 to the Elizabeth Coalition to House the
Homeless this year. Thank you so much for
contributing to this worthwhile cause. Your generosity
is truly amazing!
The Service Auction Committee
Welcome to our Parish!
⁪ I am interested in renewing my faith as a Catholic
⁪ I am interested in becoming a Catholic
⁪ I am interested in becoming involved in my Parish
Monthly Recovery Mass
Alcoholism is a disease that affects all family members. It
takes a toll in a physical, emotional and spiritual way. If
there is a family member or friend who might benefit from
attending, we invite all to the monthly recovery service at
the Shrine of St. Joseph, 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling NJ,
on Saturday, December 6, at Noon. For more information
call 908-647-0208 M-F, 9-5.
Allergy To Gluten?
Contact Mrs. Dulan at dulank@sainthelen.org to arrange for
low gluten altar breads.
⁪ Please pray for _____________________________
⁪ Other ____________________________________
Please include your contact information below:
Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone Nos: __________________________________
E-Mail: _____________________________________
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SAVE THE DATE
An Advent Candlelight Sing
Join us on Thursday, December 4th
at 7:30 pm in the church
for an evening of music and reflections
on the Advent and Christmas Seasons
Hymns and Carols sung by candlelight
Advent Presentation: the “Infancy Narratives”
Women’s Morning Out With God
The opening chapters of Matthew and Luke are the only
gospels which describe the wondrous events and people
surrounding the birth of the Messiah. This three-session bible
study will explore many significant theological and spiritual
connections these “Infancy Narratives” make between the
Old Testament and the birth of the Savior. Bro. Bill will
offer this course on Tuesday mornings: December 2, 9, 16 at
9:45 am in the parish center. Since materials have to be
ordered, please register as soon as possible. Forms available
at the Parish Center or call the Center and leave your name
and phone number. ($20 fee for materials)
Give yourself a gift during the Advent Season. Spend time
preparing for the readings of each Advent Sunday with a
group of women who, like you, are "too busy to take the time
right now!!!" but know they need time for God in this stressfilled season. Come and join us to listen to how the readings
for the coming Sunday are speaking just to you - YES! It's
supposed to be personal. Listen to each other and be
touched each Wednesday morning of Advent, December 3,
10 and 17 after the 9:00 Mass in Meaney Hall.
Bulletin Submissions
Items for the Sunday Bulletin can be e-mailed to
sthelenbulletin@hotmail.com.
Please use the word
“Bulletin” on the subject line. Deadline is normally Friday,
one week prior to publication date.
DEAR VISITORS:
If there is something that we, as a Parish,
can do to assist you in your faith journey,
please let us know. Fill out the reverse
side of this form, tear it off, and place it in
the offering basket or give it to an usher.
A staff person will contact you this week.
Thank you for attending our Parish.
Your Staff at Saint Helen’s
How can we help?
If you are attending our church for the
first time, be sure to stop by the Parish
Center and pick up a copy of our Parish
Ministry Book.
Cornerstone
Advent is given to us as a time to prepare our souls for the
coming of the Lord. Presently, Cornerstone Team 26 is also
getting ready to share the message of God’s love on the
Women’s Renewal Weekend: Feb 27-28, 2015. The 4
candles of our Advent wreath together symbolize the 4,000
years humanity waited for the Savior. "The Light of the
World." John 8:12. If you haven’t yet attended a
Cornerstone Retreat, why wait any longer? (If you’d like to
attend again, we’d love to have you back!) 26 hours to rest,
relax and reflect in the spirit of Christ with ordinary women,
just like you. Looking forward to you joining us.
“Thanks-giving” A Distinctive Meaning
Catholic Charities is deeply thankful for your positive
response to the donation bin. As we all know, one way to
give “thanks” is by “giving”. Just as the Lord has given so
many blessings, this is an ideal time to give away any
unwanted clothing or small household items to the Catholic
Charities donation bin. Catholic Charities will report in
January on the amount of money generated from the bin.
Happy “Thanks-giving”!
How To Report Abuse
The Archdiocese takes very seriously all allegations of
sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and
lay staff. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of
sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan
Office of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256.
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Parish Mission Statement
Children's Christmas Pageant
The Parish Community of St. Helen is a Roman Catholic Church
dedicated to
Worshipping God
by sharing the saving message of Jesus Christ
Serving Others
by supporting, comforting and assisting those in need
Making Disciples
by fostering the spiritual growth of all its people
The Children’s Liturgy Committee would like to invite
all Kindergarten, First, Second and Third Grade children
to participate in the Annual Children’s Liturgy
Christmas Pageant as members of a procession. The
children will be asked to be angels, shepherds, sheep, or
stars and process during the pageant. Please be assured
that their presence is important, not the creativity or the
outfits. See the e-mail dated 10/21 for suggested outfits,
and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel
free to email Ann Dooley at adooley88@yahoo.com
or dulank@sainthelen.org. Please sign up by December
7, 2014 - Thank you.
This year the pageant will be performed on Sunday,
December 14 at 2:00 pm. Please be at our pageant
practice on Friday, Dec 12 at 5:15 in the church. On
Sunday, December 14, please arrive by 1:30 pm,
dressed, and meet at the back of the church. There will
be a social after the Pageant in the Parish Center with
Christmas cookies, and punch.
STRATEGY
St. Helen’s Church has the most registered families in its history,
yet currently, we report a pattern of lower Mass attendance.
• Our strategy is to make Church matter to our parishioners.
• Central to our plan is to make Sunday Eucharist the source and
summit of our faith community as envisioned by the Second Vatican
Council.
• We commit ourselves to providing a weekend message that is
relevant and well-prepared.
• We commit ourselves to music that inspires the hearts of those
who join us while encouraging active participation among all.
• We commit ourselves to the children of our parish by inviting them
to age appropriate experiences of faith formation.
• We commit ourselves to reaching out to inactive parishioners,
encouraging those who attend Mass to engage in ministry and
spiritual growth, and challenging dedicated disciples to invite
newcomers to our community.
VALUES
• As a Roman Catholic faith community, we are shaped by both
God’s Word and our Sacred Traditions as handed on to the
successors of the Apostles.
• The Eucharist and the Sacraments are central to our faith. We
value ongoing conversion to Jesus Christ.
Daily prayer, scripture readings, small group participation and
ministry are the desired goal of all our members. We aim to make
disciples.
• We believe that service to others flows from our call to
discipleship. We believe in serving those in our parish community,
in our surrounding area, as well as those in special need in our
country and in the world.
• We believe in a missionary spirit.
• We have a special place for those that are searching for a
Catholic faith community where they will find a warm welcome,
personal pastoral care, and faith development opportunities that are
of high quality. We love seekers.
Respect Life Notes
This is the dignity of America … the ultimate test of her
greatness: to respect every human person, especially the
weakest and most defenseless ones, those as yet unborn.
— Pope John Paul II, September 19, 1987
For Respect Life events, please visit the Archdiocesan
website: www.rcan.org/life/
OPEN HOUSE DEC. 14TH
Kids Corner is worship for our Preschool
Parishioners ages 2 ½ to Kindergarten where
the focus is living, praying and growing in
Christ in our Catholic Faith. Kids Corner
begins on Sunday, January 18th at 9:30 am to
run concurrently with the 9:30 am Mass.
Join us in the Parish
Center on December 14th
with your pre-schoolers
from 3-4PM following
the Christmas Pageant to
check out Kids Corner!
Members of Kids Corner
Ministry will be on hand
to provide information and answer questions
while your children explore the Kids Corner
space.
Twelve: A Support Group
A support group for those impacted by a loved one
abusing alcohol or drugs meets weekly on Monday
evenings at the Parish Center from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Any
questions call 908-232-1189. Confidentiality respected.
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Advent Reconciliation Services Gr. 3-5
Adult supervision is required so teachers and or parents are
requested to attend these services as well.
Third Grade: Monday, December 1 at 3:30 in the church
Fourth and Fifth Grades: Monday, December 15 at
3:30 in the church
Look forward to seeing you. Mrs. Dulan
MAKING MUSIC PRAYING TWICE ~
Christmas Music Day
Join us for a fun hands-on parent/child Christmas music
class for our youngest parishioners (Ages 0-5)! Come on
Tuesday, December 16 or Wednesday, December 17 at 10
am to Meaney Hall with even the littlest babies to celebrate
the birth of Jesus with story, song, dancing, instruments and
more! There is no fee for Christmas Music Day; however,
space is limited so registration is required. For more
information and to register, please visit our website
www.sainthelen.org or contact Cindy Brogan at 908-2321214 Ext. 119 or cbrogan@sainthelen.org.
HTIS School News
-Stay and Play at HTIS Mountainside Campus
Tuesday, December 9, 9:30-11:00 am.
Bring your child to visit our parish preschool and fullday kindergarten. The children will enjoy the Christmas
activities and projects in the classrooms and you can
tour the classes in session. Please RSVP to 908-233-1899
or email us at htismc@comcast.net.
-HTIS is working toward the renewal of the Middle States
Accreditation (MSA).The planning committee has presented
the faculty with a revised Mission Statement and Statement
of Beliefs for their approval. Upon approval we will be
presenting it to the community. Other faculty members are
working on the self-assessment survey which will be
completed in January by staff, students, and parents.
-For Thanksgiving, the children in Mrs. Hazard's PreK-4
class learned about Native Americans. Each child was given
a Native American name, made a name badge out of dried
beans and corn, researched pictographs and created sand art
using the symbols.
-The HTIS Mountainside students and families celebrated
Thanksgiving together at the school feast on Wednesday.
We all expressed our thanks for our many blessings, then
enjoyed the fun of dancing the “Turkey Tango”.
-The third graders are out of this world! They are
researching planets and studying the solar system, creating
new constellations and writing legends about them. Star
students abound!
-Tour dates are available for the HTIS Mountainside
Campus on Dec. 3 and Dec. 11 at 9:30 or 1:30. Please call
908-233-1899 to set up your tour or for information about
Full Day Kindergarten and Pre-K. Please call 908-233-0484
for information about grades K through 8 at the Westfield
Campus.
Youth Ministry News Grades 9 - 12
Patti 232–1214 ext 115
pgardner@sainthelen.org
Shelter:
For our weekly Tuesday visits to the Ozanum Catholic Charities
Shelter in Edison, please be sure to sign-up in the Shelter Book that
is located at the front desk. Permission slips are located in the back,
once filled out it will be good for the entire school year.
Worship Team: (6:30 choir)
Anyone interested in being part of a Dynamic Church singing
experience is welcome to come sing with the Worship Team on
Sundays for the 6:30 Mass. Rehearsal in the Church begins at 5:45.
For additional info please e-mail golzfred@gmail.com
December Info and all info going forward can be found on-line
www.sainthelen.org under Youth Ministry! Information for
our Summer 2015 Service Trips CHWC (Catholic Heart
Workcamp) and Cancer Camp has been mailed home and can be
found on our website under Youth Ministry!
Shelter Christmas Party
Our Annual Christmas Party for our friends at the Shelter will be
held on Tuesday December 17 from 6-9 PM. We will need set-up
help after school from 3:15-4:15 and help hosting/working the party
from 5:45-9:15 PM. If you would like to come and help please call or
stop by the Youth Ministry Office. Thank You Adults are welcome to
help too!!
Sophomore Retreat:
Registration for the Sophomore Retreat will begin on 12/18. This
year the retreat will be held at the Archdiocesan Youth Center,
Kearny, on Saturday 2/21 - Sunday 2/22. All additional info can be
found on-line. You may print out form and return or stop by the YM
Office to register. Sophomores don't miss this great, fun, spiritual
event!!
Midnight Mass:
If you would like to sing with the choir for Midnight Mass this year, all
are welcome! Carols will start at 11:30. There will be a rehearsal on
Saturday December 20 in the church beginning at 10:30. Please
call the YM Office if you would like to join us!
Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8
Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 8 at
3:45 pm especially for our children. All of our children
and their parents and teachers are invited to attend. The
Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a holy day.
K2J (Kids to Jesus) Grades 2-5 Ministry
Birthday Party for Jesus Friday, Dec. 11 Gym 4:00 - 5:30pm
Genesis ElderCare Annual Sing-A-Long 1515 Lamberts Mill
Road Dec. 14 2:45pm
2015 Cornerstone Retreat Dates
-- for Women - February 27-28, 2015
-- for Men - March 6-7, 2015
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
The Parish Community of St. Helen is a Roman Catholic
Church dedicated to:
Worshipping God
by sharing the saving message of Jesus Christ
Serving Others
by supporting, comforting and assisting those in need
Making Disciples
by fostering the spiritual growth of all its people
ALL ARE WELCOME
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 We would like to share our faith with you.
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lovingly.
 If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you
completely – with unconditional love.
 If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly
sorry.
 If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace.
 If life has become burdensome, we are here to
support you.
 Join us each week so we can worship God together.
Infant Baptism: Celebrations are held one Sunday a
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Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11
2 Peter 3: 8-14
Mark 1: 1-8
Please pray for those who are sick:
Joanne Arena, Patricia Baran, Terry Blanchard, Linda
Brinkmann, Mary Campion, Dorothy Chesnok, Gene
Corcoran, Adrian Corriette, Jemma Corriette, Dolores
Courtney, Kevin Jack Daly, Will DeGregorio,
Edward Dowling, Barbara Drescher, Larry and Marie
Fama, Mary Flood, Richard Gagńe, Matthew
Garretto, Vincenza Gialluisi, Baby Juliette Gismondi,
Brendan Glynn, Dawn Goldberg, Andrea Gordon,
Helen Greenberg, Steve Greenberg, Norman Heim,
Tom Hogan, Alexis Homer, Lenore Huff, Stephen
Huff, Vincent Johnson, Elaine Leporiere, Judy
Lonseth, Audrey Lutz, Melissa Mansfield, Cara
Mayberry, Jean McCarthy, Hank McFarlin, Joanne
Mulholland, Teresa O’Keefe, Domenica Paparatto,
Lucy Paiva, Anne Petrusko, Marie Picinnini, Marion
Rabbitt, Brian Raszka, Carmen Riera, Jose Riera,
Nancy Robinson, Arlene Rutenbeck, Michael Ryan,
Alida Scheuermann, Margaret Schnitzer, Kathleen
Schulman, Roz Sica, Helen Splitt, Margaret Strand,
Ella Tatreau, Karen Goski Vitale, Virginia Waters,
Patti Williams, Vivian Wilson, Ted Wirkowski,
Debra Wisniewski, Ashley Wodhanil, Grace Wolak,
Gertrude Wood, their caregivers and all in need of our
prayers.
Stewardship of Treasure
“Give and gifts will be given to you...the measure with
which you measure will in turn be measured out to you.”
Luke 6:38
Due to early publishing deadlines,
figures for November 16
were not available.
Please see next week’s bulletin.
Thank you, as always,
for your great generosity.
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MASS INTENTIONS 
Friday, December 5
Monday, December 1
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Rosemary Steward
Irene Wernicki
Saturday, December 6
9:00 AM
5:30 PM
Tuesday, December 2
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Michael Curcio
People of the Parish
8:00 AM
9:15 AM
10:45 AM
12:15 PM
6:30 PM
Michelle Mita Gorelick
Lee Shadwick
Thursday, December 4
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Mary Mueller
Mary Jane James
Robert L. Bunting, Sr.
James and Regina Capone
Rose and Bill Schepige
The Sanctuary Candle this week will be offered in memory of:
Michael Clyne and Family
Francis X. Keefe
Leo Troy
WEEK AT A GLANCE 
7:30 PM

9th Gr. Large Group w/Parents
Gym
Thursday, December 4
Monday, December 1
9:30 AM
Bible Study
9:30 AM
Prayer Shawl Ministry
3:30 PM
Religious Education
3:30 PM
3rd Gr. Reconciliation Service
7:00 PM
St. John Paul II Society
7:30 PM
Twelve Support
7:30 PM
Caregivers Support
7:30 PM
9th Gr. Large Group w/Parents
103
Lib
MH
CH
103
Lib
101
Gym
Tuesday, December 2
10:00 AM
Making Music Praying Twice
9:45 AM
Infancy Narratives
3:30 PM
Religious Education
7:30 PM
ChristLife Reunion
7:30 PM
RCIA
103
101
MH
Gym
101
Wednesday, December 3
9:45 AM
Women’s Morning Out With God
10:00 AM
Making Music Praying Twice
3:30 PM
Reconciliation Rehearsal
3:30 PM
Religious Education
7:30 PM
Pastoral Council
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
Religious Education
Basketball
Centering Prayer
Advent Candlelight Carol Sing
Sophomore Retreat Team Meeting
MH
Gym
Lib
CH
YR
Friday, December 5
5:00 PM
Basketball
Gym
Saturday, December 6
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
Breakfast With Santa Set-up
9th Gr Poverty Workshop
1st Reconciliation
1st Reconciliation
Gym
103
CH
CH
Sunday, December 7
101
103
CH
MH
BH
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
1:30 & 2:45 PM
5:45 PM
7:30 PM
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Mass
Evelyn Elleo
Kathleen Haughwout
Sunday, December 7
Wednesday, December 3
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Scott Robert Brewster
Rose Sasso
Breakfast With Santa
NO Religious Education
Baptism Celebrations
Worship Team Rehearsal
10th Gr Large Group Session
BH
MH
CH
CH
MH
December 6-7, 2014
5:30 pm
8:00 am
9:15 am
10:45 am
12:15 pm
6:30 pm
P. Wolpert
D. Black
T. Dorch
E. Borja
D. Cusimano
P. Rodihan
J. Fietkiewicz
K&G Baer
Ml Massenzio
J&L Hamilton
L. Rochford
M&P Cappio
E. Kobliska
H. Pasterczyk
R. Swantek
*T. Ciarrocca
*J. Perrotta
* M. Mc Enerney
* T. Angeles
J. Merkel
M. Guarnuccio
J. Schildge
R. Intartaglia
P/J Davis
P&C Genova
K. Kraft
B. Harrington
Deacon Jack
K. Travers
L. Tweedie
P&R Cicero
E. Betacourt
C. Encarnacion
M. Musell
T. Mc Glynn
C. Savickas
C. Queenan
K. Morley
M. Rizk
B&J Cardiello
K. O’Donnell
E. Forcht
Meg Hrinkevich
A. Baker
C. Caminiti
K. Mc Donald
J. Spera
Kallie Schildge
Jason Aurigemma
Lectors
Ministers
of the
Eucharist
Altar
Servers
Derek Porter
Matt and Brady
Meusel
Emma Naeseth
David Link
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Union Catholic HS Christmas Blood Drive
Give The Gift Of Life!
Tuesday, December 9 - 7:45 am – 1:45 pm
Contact Ed Thornton to make an appointment
ethornton@unioncatholic.org
Walk-ins are also welcome!
"Seeking A Mary Heart In A Martha Schedule"
Day of Reflection at St. Joseph By The Sea, Mantoloking
December 9...9:30 am - 2:30 pm...Lunch and Mass included
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Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung
Registration
required for all programs. Call 908-753Too busy to find meaning in Advent and Christmas? Set
2091
or
e-mail:
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aside a day to sit at the feet of Jesus and reflect alone or join
Advent Day of Recollection.
others for a talk, guided meditation and optional ADVENT ATTITUDES:
sharing. This Advent Day is for YOU...for you to find What stars in your life are you called to follow?
Sat., Dec. 6, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Lunch included. ($40-$50
a Mary Heart in a Martha Schedule.
As You Are Able)
Rosary Altar Society
The Rosary Altar Society of St. Helen's and Holy Trinity GRIEF RECOVERY: Learning a process to deal with
parishes will meet on Thursday, December 11 at noon in grief
Holy Trinity Parish Center. Bring a bag lunch and then enjoy Gentle 4-step experiential process for resolving the grief
some holiday "treats", thanks to our volunteer bakers. caused by loss. Sun, Dec. 7, from 1:00-5:30 pm ($45)
Our Christmas sing-along always helps get us into the
Linden Lions Club Eyeglass Collection
Christmas spirit. Our speaker will be Laura Sodano, Hunger
Lions
Clubs
collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Please
Action Coordinator, with the Community Food Bank. All
leave
donations
in the recycling box in the church foyer.
women from both parishes are welcome to join us.
Presenter: Paulette Cicero To register, call 732-892-8494
Christmas Memorials
Christmas will soon be upon us and we are again offering you an opportunity to remember your loved ones during our joyous
celebration of the birth of our Lord. We will place their names on our traditional memorial scroll, which may be viewed in the
vestibule of the church during the Christmas season. The contributions will be used for our decorations in the church and
Parish Center ~ flowers, trees, wreaths, etc.
Our deepest thanks for your support and generosity. May the presence of the Lord fill your minds and hearts and may his
blessings be with you and your family during this holy season.
Father Michael Saporito
Father Frank Fano
Father George Klybus
____________
Please return this form to the Parish Center by December 15, 2014
(Please print legibly to assure accuracy)
Names:
_
Your Name:
Phone:
Donation: $
607
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Pete & Adelle Westerlund
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Interior Design & Decoration
Space Planning & Renovation
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PLUMBING, HEATING
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Thomas M. Keiser, Jr., Executive Director
Call DIANE PELLINO
N.J. License No. 3844
Sales Associate, President’s Club,
NJAR Distinguished Sales Club, Parishioner
Thomas C. Kenny, Director
N.J. License No. 4500
Laura E. Mann, Director
N.J. License No. 4947
155 South Avenue
Fanwood, NJ 07023
ABLE
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Rossi Funeral Home
908-276-8692
1937 Westfield Avenue - Scotch Plains NJ 07076
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NJ Lic# 11500
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PHILIP J. CAPPIO
Family Centered Funeral Service since 1954.
Bernadette M. Stoecker-Rossi - Senior Director N.J. License No. 3620 • William F. Mariani - Director, N.J. License No. 4324
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Distinguished Sales Club, Multi Million Dollar Club
Five Star Real Estate Agent for Overall Client
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DOOLEY
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FUNERAL SERVICE, INC.
556 Westfield Ave., Westfield
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John L. Dooley, Mgr., N.J. Lic. No. 4100
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