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LITURGY
Saturday, October 27
5:00 pm
Dominic Pellegrino – Wife, Ellen
Mark & Kevin Caponegro – De Tata Family
Sunday, October 28
8:30 am
10:30 am
People of the Parish
Devereaux Family – Daughter
Stephen Sierocinski, Sr. - Steve & Marianne
9:00 am
Betty Modla – Frank & Joanne O’Brien
Rita & Jack Mazzola–Mr. & Mrs. James Danna
9:00 am
Communion Service
9:00 am
Tom Valaika Sr. & Jr. – His wife, Rose
Frank Iaconelli – Marie Durbano
9:00 am
7:00 pm
Edward R. Brown – Mrs. Colette A. New
Ronald Chesla – Michael & Patricia Tocco
Edward R. Brown – The Krankowski Family
Monday, October 29
Tuesday, October 30
Wednesday, October 31
Thursday, November 1
Friday, November 2
9:00 am
Florence Gilmartin – Marilyn Di Lascio
Joseph S. Hoffman – Diann Clubb
5:00 pm
Joseph Casano, Jr. – Mary Anne Ossner
Jack & Dolly Crosby-Daughter, Betty Miller
8:30 am
John Steinberg – Wife & Sister
Albert Graham – The Oxalis Family
& Graham Family
People of the Parish
Saturday, November 3
Sunday, November 4
10:30 am
Dear Friends,
It’s good to be back, thank you for your prayers for a safe
journey. I remembered all of you in my prayers at
Montserrat where the famous statue of the Black Madonna is
located and at the tomb of the Apostle James in Santiago;
both were very moving and inspirational sites. This past
Friday Bishop O’Connell came to our parish to celebrate the
Sacrament of Confirmation. It was a very prayerful and
meaningful night as the candidates were fully initiated into
the church. My thanks to Sister Gerrie for preparing the
liturgy and for designing the beautiful worship aid and Linda
Midura and choir for the inspirational music; to the
wonderful members of our Faith Formation Team: Ann
Marie Kelly, Lynette DeTata, Dottie Connelly and Dorothy
Von Holtum for assisting with the Confirmation Program all
year; to all the catechists who through their dedication and
love journeyed with the candidates to this very important
moment in their faith life. Please keep all the members of
our Faith Formation Team, all the Catechists and candidates
who celebrated the sacrament in your prayers, they are the
future of the church.
Please remember Thursday November 1st is the Feast of All
Saints. It is a special day of prayer for us as Catholics.
Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. Our
children from the 4th level of Faith Formation will be present
at the 7:00 pm mass remembering their favorite saint and
what they mean to them. Friday, November 2nd is the Feast
of all Souls. It is the day when we commemorate all the
Faithful Departed. Mass will be at 9:00 am. As you know
during the month of November the church remembers all
those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
It has been the practice over the years that the Book of
Remembrance is placed at the Baptismal Font near the
Paschal Candle for you to inscribe the names of all your
loved ones who you want us to pray for during the month of
November. On Saturday, November 3rd at 10:00 am we will
celebrate our annual parish memorial mass for all those who
have died over the year. All parishioners who have lost
loved ones are welcome to come pray with us during this
special mass.
The great journalist A.J. Liebling was a boxing fan and once
wrote about a boxer who fought under the name of Pete
Herman. Liebling had seen one of Herman’s last bouts, when
the fighter was nearly blind but not admitting it. Herman
fought, Liebling wrote, “by a system of maneuvers and
touch.” As long as he was in some kind of physical contact
with his opponent, he would get his bearings and could be
devastating. When he wasn’t though he was basically at the
mercy of his adversary.
Because of his vision loss, which soon became total and
forced him into retirement, Herman developed
extraordinary abilities. He couldn’t always see a punch
coming, but as long as he was in touch with his opposition he
could anticipate the other fighter’s moves, lead, dodge, and
counterpunch, reading the other man’s body “as a touch
typist knows where the letters are on a keyboard.”
Bartimaeus could have been Pete Herman’s patron saint.
Though physically blind, Bartimaeus had the ability to see –
namely that Jesus was the Son of David, the Messiah – and
his insistence on contact with Christ gave him not only his
sight but also the discernment to follow Jesus’ way.
Please remember the importance of your participation
in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We still have a little way
to go to meet our goal. Thanks for your support.
Have a great week.
Fr. Andrew
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FAITH FORMATIOn
Upcoming Baptisms
December 9 – 1:00 pm
Baptism Preparation Class
November 16 – 7:00 pm
Please call the Parish Office to
register for class.
Faith Formation Update
Visions of Faith Interactive Museum
IT’S COMING! Look for Vision of Faith Interactive Museum!
The museum will be back with new exhibits for everyone at
the end of October. Plan to spend some time with “God’s
Glorious Nobodies” – with saints – some familiar and others
who may be new to you. The Museum is open 9:00am4:30pm or anytime the church is open in the evening or on
weekends (except during Mass)
Children’s Classroom Faith Formation
Classes are in full swing! We look forward to sharing this
joyful Year of Faith with our students.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no classes on Wednesday October
31.
Celebrating Our Faith
With Joy!
On Friday evening, 64 of our youth completed their initiation
into the Catholic Faith begun in Baptism, and nourished by the
Eucharist when they affirmed their commitment to Jesus and
His Church through the sacrament of Confirmation.
Sacrament preparation
Please note the following meeting dates for those children
preparing for Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation:
Level 2 Reconciliation Preparation
November 2
Friday
6:00pm-8:00pm
Prep Day #1 for Child and Parents
Level 7 First Year Confirmation Preparation
November 5
Monday
7:00pm
Last names A-F only– Conversation with Father Andrew
Meet in Pope John XXIII Room
Faith Formation Wing
Level 8 Second Year Confirmation Preparation
October 29
Monday
7:00pm
Confirmation Orientation - Candidate and Parent
November 3
Saturday
5:00pm Mass
th
Blessing 8 Level – last names A-K
November 4
Sunday
10:30am Mass
th
Blessings 8 Level – last names L-Z
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012
MASSES: 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM
All Saints Day Celebration
“As we celebrate the Feast of All Saints, we experience the joy
of being a part of the great family of God’s friends.”
Come celebrate with our fourth level students at the All Saints
Day Mass as they proudly process into church wearing a sash
with their favorite saint’s name on it. After Mass everyone is
invited to enjoy some special All Saints cupcakes in Hoffman
Hall while they listen to a short presentation by the students.
MEMORIAL MASS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012
10:00 AM
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEMORIAL MASS WHERE
WE REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE
DIED OVER THE PAST YEAR.
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OUTREACH
"INVITATION TO SERVE": The St. Vincent De Paul
Society would love to increase the membership in our ministry.
We especially need the young adults & youth to help us carry on
our traditions of "HELPING THOSE IN NEED'. We warmly
welcome new members. Whether you have an hour, week or a
year, we have a job for you to help us. We meet at 7o'clock on
the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Please join us for one of
our meetings to find out more about our ministry and whether
you would be interested in 'HELPING
US
HELP
OTHERS". It is a good way of giving back to God for his
many blessings and gifts.
FOOD PANTRY ALERT
Our pantry numbers have increased tremendously. We are now
servicing about 100 families on a monthly basis. We need your
help replenishing our shelves. Please prayerfully consider
dropping off some items on the weekend when you come to
Mass.
FOOD PANTRY SHOPPING LIST
Fruit Juices
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Macaroni & Cheese
Cereal
Canned Meats
Ravioli, Spaghetti & Meatballs
Tuna
Pasta & Tomato Sauce
Paper Products
Detergent
Shampoo
Tooth Paste & Tooth Brushes
Shelf Milk
Rice, Ramen Noodles
"REMEMBER THOSE IN NEED"
The items the pantry is low on this week:
Cereal, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Bisquick, & Syrup
SUPER MARKET CERTIFICATES are available after all
masses at a table in the Atrium. We sell Acme, Shoprite &
Murphy certificates. If you shop at these markets, won't you
consider purchasing the gift cards from us to be used the same
way as you would use cash to shop when you purchase your
groceries. We receive 5% back on every dollar sold. You can
also donate them to the Poor Box and we will give them to a
family in need or buy food for our pantry when we run out of
certain items.
Thank you and God bless you for your continued support in
bringing your donations of food for our pantry and your
monetary donations to our Poor Boxes during this financially
challenging time. We would not be able to continue "Helping
Us Help Others" without your generosity.
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of
someone with a VAN or TRUCK to pick up an order of
food from Aldi’s on a monthly basis and deliver to our
food pantry. If you can be of help please contact Joanne
O’Brien at 609-268-2172.
Laurie Lee, Betty Ronca, Theresa Kennedy, Kathy Zurzolo
Loretta Nixon, Patricia Sicilia, Bill Esposito,
Andy Komar, Marie Ortman, Linda Johnson, Jean Weis,
Nancy Valaika, John Keohane, Daniel Cross
Please Note: A continuing list of the sick will be listed in “The
Book of the Sick.” Please see or visit the Book of the Sick
located in the atrium. Write in the name of those you wish the
community to hold in prayer. This book will be brought up
with the gifts and the prayer intentions.
Albert Morison, husband of Shirley, passed away
last week. We offer our condolences to his
family and ask that you remember them in your
prayers.
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The Knights of Columbus, along with the Respect Life Ministry,
will be sponsoring an all-night Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament on the night of November 2 into the morning of
November 3, the last weekend before the election.
The Adoration will be held in the Daily Chapel on
that Friday night starting at 9 pm and will end
the following morning at 8 am.
The special intention will be the election of a pro-life, pro-family
government. Come and spend some time with the Lord and ask
his blessings on our country
CAST CORNER
“Jesus said to him…”What do you want me to do for you?”
The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.”
Do you know of someone who is having a difficult time
“seeing”? Do you know someone who has been away from
the Church for a while or only comes on special occasions?
You can make a difference!
Please continue to pray THE PRAYER FOR THE NEW
EVANGELIZATION you received last weekend. Encourage
someone to take part in CATHOLICS COMING HOME, a
new program beginning January 2013 here at Holy Eucharist.
“Get Connected”!
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COMMUNITY
SCHEDULING MEETING ROOMS/SOCIAL HALL: To
schedule meetings or activities to be held on the premises
contact the Parish Office. This includes activities and meetings
in the original building, Hoffman Hall and the Faith Formation
Center. Meetings and events will be compiled for the monthly
calendar distributed through the Bulletin. If you will be using
the kitchen facility in Hoffman Hall, please advise at the time
of scheduling.
Holy Eucharist Music Ministry
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Midura in
the Music Ministry office at 609-268-1119.
Wed Oct. 31 No Rehearsals
Thurs Nov. 1 9:00 am Mass – Compassion Choir
7:00 pm Mass – Adult Choir
Sat Nov. 3
10:00 am Parish Memorial Service –
Compassion Choir
The next meeting of the Holy Eucharist Senior Citizens Club
will be held on Thursday, November 1, at 1:00 pm, in
Hoffman Hall. A member, Helen Leggett, will speak to us
about her Mission Trip to Romania conducted by the
International Children’s Aid Foundation. Her talk will
include her stay at an orphanage and time spent in Budapest.
Our club is non-denominational and is open to anyone age 55
or over. Guests and new members are always welcome.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING FOOD ITEMS TO OUR
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 1st to help St. Vincent de Paul
Society replenish their Food Pantry shelves. – Thank you!
Christmas Show – American Music Theater
Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 – Price: $80
Includes transportation, show, and
buffet luncheon at Shady Maple Restaurant
Depart: 10:00 am - Return: 7:30 pm
Non-members are welcome on all trips. Our trips have two
pick ups – one at Laurel Hall in Leisuretown and one at the
church. For information call Rose Kenney at 859-9107 or
Theresa at 859-7308.
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2012 at 5 pm
Holy Eucharist Music Ministry’s
10th Annual
Advent/Christmas Concert
Tai Chi Chih Series
Thursday, November 8
7 pm – 8:15 pm in Hoffman Hall
Always wanted to try Tai Chi? Come experience
more abundant health, harmony, and balance. This
body movement mediation has been used as a
preparation for prayer and gives one a great sense
of clarity and inner peace. You will help reduce
stress by relaxing and rejuvenating the body while
refreshing the mind. Sponsored by St. Vincent de
Paul Society. Donations are welcome, but not
expected.
The Senior Christmas Luncheon will be held on
Wednesday, December 12th at 12:30 pm. Tickets may be
purchased at the Senior Meetings or by calling Marilyn at
859-9246 or Barbara at 859-9345. No tickets will be
sold at the door. Cost is $7.00 for Members and $14.00
for Guests.
Knights of Columbus Council #8733
GRAND KNIGHT
FRED HINZ
New members are always welcome.
Please contact 609-859-0945 for more information.
Our council works to support the church
and our community.
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announcements
REMEMBRANCE IN YOUR WILL
Consider this very special way of sharing
with your parish family. A remembrance
in your will for your parish is a wonderful
way to provide for the future
well-being of your parish community.
Altar Server Schedule – November 3 & 4
Saturday – 5:00 pm
Team 2: Elizabeth Hagmayer, Brandon Smith,
Jillian Connelly
Collection Figures will be in next weekend’s Bulletin
SPECIAL BUILDING REPAIR COLLECTION
Previous Contributions
10/7/2012
10/14/2012
Contribution Balance
$3,824.86
233.00
___993.00
$4,057.86
Repairs pending:
Flat Roof
Parking Lot re-striping
Parking Lot patch and seal
Festival equipment
62,000.00
3,300.00
22,000.00
10,000.00
Sunday – 8:30 am
Team 4: Russ Bauer, Nick De Santis, Aaron Ruiz,
Kalyn Bryan, Nathan Steele
Sunday – 10:30 am
Team 6: Hailey Graham, Victoria Hendrickson,
Natalie Aleva, Karalee Hinz
ATTENTION USHERS
ONLINE GIVING
Holy Eucharist Church now offers Online Giving! Visit our
website at www.holyeucharist.org to sign up for Online
Giving and begin donating to the church automatically.
Use the Internet for the good of the parish through this
secure and convenient process. Online Giving can be
effectively used on its own or with regular offering
envelopes. If you would still like to receive envelope
packets but also want to give online, you have the option
to do so.
There will be an Ushers’ meeting in Hoffman Hall
November 14 at 7 pm. All members need to attend.
Save The Date
2012 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
GOAL:
$61,498.00
PLEDGED TO DATE:
$56,530.42
CASH RECEIVED:
$53,430.42
Holy Eucharist’s Winter Wine Fest
January 26, 2013
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets: $40.00