From the Pastor September 20, 201525th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B

To help spiritually prepare us for the pilgrimage of Pope Francis to our country this week, today and next week we reflect on two of the Prefaces for a Nuptial or Wedding Mass. May God grant success to the

Holy Father’s efforts to promote a greater understanding of GOD’s plan for family life and marriage; may we open our ears, minds and hearts to the divine revelation concerning these core values of every God-loving society. We reflected on Marriage’s Preface I last Saint Valentine Day weekend; here’s Preface II: Preface for The great Sacrament of Matrimony - II

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks,Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,

through Christ our Lord.For in him you have made a new

covenant with your people, so that,

as you have redeemed man and woman by

the mystery of Christ’s Death and Resurrection,

so in Christ you might make them partakers of divine nature

and joint heirs with him of heavenly glory.

In the union of husband and wifeyou give a sign of Christ’s loving gift of

grace,so that the Sacrament we celebrate

might draw us back more deeplyinto the wondrous design of your love.

And so, with the Angels and all the Saints,we praise you, and without end we acclaim:

A Covenant Renewed by Christ in Marriage. Having redeemed, restored and renewed the human family by His Death and Resurrection, Christ continues to ‘usher in’ and ‘bring to fulfillment’ the ‘new creation’

He wrought by His wondrous deeds. It is God’s hope - and ours - that by blessing newlyweds, they will always heed the Commandments and live by His ways, unlike the first ‘married’ couple: Adam and Eve.Throughout salvation history God often invited married couples and their family to enflesh His plan: Noah and his unnamed wife; Abraham and Sarah; Hosea and his harlot wife; John the Baptist’s parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah, and our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph. In every sacramental marriage, Christ is present in wives and husbands in a way similar to how He is present in Bishops, Priests and Deacons. For those in the Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders literally become living Sacraments. Partakers of Divine Nature. God did not will His gift of creation to be renewed by ‘just anyone,’ ‘any old way.’ God ordained the union of a man and a woman, united by an indissoluble bond of love, sustained by His grace, to be the way by which the highpoint of His creation: the human person - is born into the world. Husbands and wives who bring new life into the world are co-creators with God as He intended. Thus married couples, blessed with the gift of children [if God’s wills], become what we call ‘the Domestic Church:’ a microcosm of the Church-at-large. By living and loving in conformity with God’s plan they witness to God at work in our world. Joint Heirs in Christ’s Heavenly Glory. Marriage vows end upon a spouse’s death, for as Jesus said, “At the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven.” {Matthew 22:30] This does not mean couples will not know or love each other in heaven. It’s just that without the need to procreate or to have to deal with the limitations in our human ability to love, marital structures will no longer be needed in heaven. However, Christ promised to share His glory with all who serve Him on earth. As Jesus reveres His own Mother and Father [and foster-father!], He will honor those who mother and father all who are His brothers and sisters. And He will reward all who forfeit their own plans to embrace God’s gift of life and love in the spouse and children with which God gifts them.

Signs of Christ Loving Gift of Grace. What better sign of all Christ gifts to His Church and world is there than those untied in a ceremony He Chose as the site for His first miracle: the Wedding Feast at Cana. For couples with faith, Christ still turns their water into wine, their tears into joy, and their love into life.

In His holy Name,

Rev. Thomas J. SerafinMass or Communion Prayer Service

IntentionsSaturday Vigil: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmRenee Knowlesr/o: Anita & Larry Wuest

Sunday 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amThomas Kaminski

r/o: Dominick Critelli9:30 amMary Bonsignore

r/o: Elizabeth Bonsignore11:30 am Dolores Saracho

r/o: her familyMonday Saint Matthew

9:00 amFrances Letchfordr/o: Ann & Jim Letchford

Tuesday9:00 amOur Holy Father, Pope Francis

r/o: Janis MorelliWednesday Saint Pius of Pietrelcina

9:00 amAlba Morellir/o: Janis Morelli

Thursday Prayer Service with Holy Communion

9:00 amFrank Riciglianor/o: his family

Friday9:00 amPrayer Service with Holy

CommunionSaturday Vigil: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 pmSue Haskoorr/o: Tom & Ruth Pryor

Sunday 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time8:00 amIn celebration of the 50th

WeddingAnniversary of Cliff & Joan

Jorgensonr/o: Skylar, Luis & Emrie

Medina9:30 amCarmela Serravillo-Graci

r/o: Kowinski family11:30 am Ann LaCorte

r/o: her family

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this weekin memory of Frank Ricigliano

as requested by his family.Last Weekend’s Collection

September 6 $13,045.35September 13 $14,994.44Peter’s Pence $5,261.11

Thank you!Renegotiated Mortgage Information

New Mortgage (5/1/2015) $1,865,560.60Principal Paid to Date $ 23,618.58Interest Paid to Date $ 26,060.98Current Balance (as of 9/1/2015) $1,841,942.02Monthly Payment $ 12,406.89

Our Parish Prayers“For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven…”a time to be born…a time to heal… We pray for all the sick of our Parish and especially for:

Jack BolandGeorge BoulergisJoseph ClarkCarol ClericoDan CummingsBill DeLiseShirley FreyMary HotalingKathy IbbetsonSamuel John

Josephine KnoblochDave KreutzerStan LabrunaJulianne MazurAnn PadovaniArjan PanjwaniZarefth ParveezAnthony SorrentinoPaul UrbanChristopher Viscuso

Names will remain on our sick list for three months after which time they will be removed, unless we are notified to keep them on the list.a time to die… Lucille Rothemich

This Weekend’s ReadingsTwenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Wicked people discuss their anger at the just one, because they do not like being reproached for their evil ways. They want to see if he is the Son of God, so they decide to torture him and see if God will come to defend him. They decide to condemn him to

a shameful death and see if the claims are true that God will take care of him.Second Reading: James 3:16 - 4:3James discusses the importance of avoiding jealousy and strife. People should strive for peace and justice instead of concentrating on material pleasures which can tempt people to sin to obtain whatever they desire.Gospel: Mark 9:30-37Jesus again attempts to prepare his disciples for his death and resurrection, although they do not yet fully understand. They had been arguing over who was the most important one, but Jesus tells them whoever wants to rank first must be willing to remain a servant to all. He also tells them that anyone who welcomes a child in his name welcomes both him and God.

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Next Weekend’s ReadingsTwenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29 Second Reading: James 5:1-6Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Parish Ministry ContactsTo join a ministry, please contact the ministry head. A complete list of ministries can be found in the narthex or on our website: www.parishesonline/seasthreebridges.Adult Choir/Cantors...Brett Walzer ~ 782-1475 x20Adult Faith Formation.....Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14Baptismal Prep.....Anne & Brian Moore ~ 534-2136Cancer Support Group.Andrew Casella ~ 782-1475Employment Group.........Deacon Mike ~ 400-3036EM of Holy Communion/Homebound/Hospital

Larry Dawkins ~ 284-1617Fatima Rosary...................Shirley Frey ~ 806-4889Knights of Columbus....Floyd Campbell ~ 732-598-5905Lazarus Ministry................Anne Hayes ~ 751-5660Linens Ministry.................Parish Office ~ 782-1475Liturgical Environment Norma Santella ~ 782-1475Men’s Club................Deacon Paul ~ 782-1475 x13Military Outreach.Chris McPherson ~908-246-5114Prayer Shawls...............Judy Herdman ~ 782-7973

Pat Rivero ~ 806-7890Readers.................Ann McCrystal ~ 908-797-4070

Georgann Scibilia ~ 908-782-6625Respect for Life.............Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618R.C.I.A.......................Diane Luceri ~ 782-1475 x14Sacristans....Maureen & John Lybarger ~ 369-5331Usher/Minister of Hospitality.......Bob Caron ~ 236-6492Wedding Coordinator.....Geri Kaczorek ~ 369-3712

Women’s Spirituality.......Loraine Richmond ~ 725-2502

Youth MinistriesAltar Servers..............Suzanne Wooby ~ 369-6390Children’s Choir...............Coleen Cucci ~ 346-0367Children’s Liturgy (CLOW)......Kelly Robison ~ 284-2234Religious Formation Main Line.................284-2929

P.C.L...................Mariam Nawab ~ 284-2929 x23Confirmation.............Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24RF Secretary....................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929Safe Environment Background Coordinator

Helen Schuler ~ 369-6618Summer RF......................Gina Perez ~ 284-2929

Karen Baron ~ 806-4384WINGS Teen Ministry. . .Jenni Clark ~ 284-2929 x24

SEAS NEW Web Address - www.easeton.net

Things are moving along on our new website. Bulletins are being posted and we are working on building the site to a more informative site.First things first - "Are we all on the same page?" Some may have difficulty initially accessing the new website. If you have been on www.easeton.net in the past, you may reach an old cached version of the site. If the page you see is a photo of the church with a link to connect to our parishesonline address, you've got a cached version. The new site has a photo of the sign at the entrance to our driveway at the top.To get to the new site, hold down the ‘Ctrl’ key and click the refresh icon on your web browser.

Ministers of the LiturgyThe following Liturgical Ministers will serve at

next weekend’s Masses: September 26 & 275:00 PM Mass

Sacristan: Tracy & Bob Kirk; EMs: Liz Delasandro, Marion Bergen, Anthony Bruno, Mariann Bruno, Cindy Campbell, Floyd Campbell, Linda Augustine, Rita Koch; Readers: Doug Tapp, Ann McCrystal; Altar Servers: Michael Cadwallader, Danny Carman, Daniel Bindas, Kristen Bindas

8:00 AM MassSacristan: Kathy & Walter Urban; EMs: Florence Dzwonczyk, Steve Dzwonczyk, Brian Dornan, Lois Dornan, Fred Fischl, Nancy Fischl, Carol Iden, Ann Letchford; Readers: Anita Wuest, John Lybarger; Altar Servers: Alex Sias, Lukas VanDine, Logan VanDine, Lily VanDine

9:30 AM MassSacristan: Sharon Boehmer; EMs: Paul Witko, Thomas Middleton, Sharon Boehmer, Liz Bonsignore, Diane Buckland, Frank Cuccio, Mary Cuccio, Kate Zaleski; Readers: Susan Bova, Jim Bova; Altar Servers: TJ Rothemich, Thomas Wasitowski, Caroline Waters, Michael Waters

11:30 AM MassSacristan: Debbie Mehl; EMs: Tom Boelter, Barbara Boelter, Terry Walten, Lynne Dawkins, Larry Dawkins, Laurie Markowski, Patrick Norris, Paola Kornspan; Readers: Mike Schuler, Robert Lucchesi; Altar Servers: Erin Devine, Donal Devine, Andrew Devine, Stephanie Kornspan

Peter’s Pence CollectionThank you for your generous support of our Holy Father’s charitable works in the Peter’s Pence Collection. Your contributions will be combined with those of our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. Your generosity is an act of solidarity with the universal Church, answering the call to be a witness of charity. May God bless you.

Feast of Saint FrancisAnimal Blessing

Saturday, October 3 - 3:30 PMOn Saturday, October 3, at 3:30 PM we will celebrate our annual Animal Blessing! All animals large and small are welcome to attend this blessing as long as they are accompanied by a human! We are asking all who attend to bring a donation for the Saint Hubert Animal Shelter in Branchburg. Please note this is also an S.R.F. event. Refer to your event calendar or call your grade coordinator for more information.

Religious Formation News

Catechetical Sundayand Pope Francis in the U.S.

This is an exciting month, as we celebrate Catechetical Sunday and welcome Pope Francis to the United States for the first time. Prepare for both of these events.

Catechetical Sunday 2015. This year’s theme is “Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person.” With gratitude, we pray for everyone involved in faith formation ministries in our parish at SEAS and around the world.

The presence of Pope Francis in the United States next week will be a joyful time for millions of Catholics and people of good will.

During his historic Apostolic Journey, the Holy Father will attend many events, including addressing Congress and the UN, visiting schoolchildren in New York, and celebrating Mass in Philadelphia after the World Meeting of Families.

Blessings on your ministry as we begin another season in faith formation.

Mariam Nawab PCL“Children are a gift from the Lord.”

PS.127:3Religious Formation Upcoming

EventsSept. 19, 20 FHC Prep -Sign In BeginsSept. 21 FHC Prep -Parent Mtg 12:30or7:30Sept. 26,27 Confirmation Prep-Rite of

Enrollment 5:00or11:30 MassFHC Prep-First Penance Lesson

#1Sept. 28 Class Mass 7B & 1A - 5:00Sept. 29 Class Mass 7C/6C/1B - 5:00Sept. 29 Class Mass 7D/6D/5D/1C - 6:45Sept. 30 Class Mass 7E/6E/1D - 5:00

Faith Stories of Our CatechistsMy name is Tim Connolly and I am a Catechist here at SEAS. One of the great things about being a Catechist, is that we get to shut out all the things in our culture that draw our children away from God and show and teach them about how a relationship with God is an essential part of life.Now, I am not a theologian, have never been to seminary, nor am I a professional teacher. I am just someone like yourself who wants to

share my faith with the students and tell them what a difference my relationship with God has made in my life. Is it easy? Not always, but at the end of the day you have a profound feeling of satisfaction knowing that you are doing as Jesus commanded us to do, share the Gospel.There are many ways for you to help with this beautiful ministry but probably the best way to start is to become an Aide and assist a Catechist. It is a good way to learn the role of the Catechist and get a feel for the ministry. If you are not comfortable teaching, there are certainly other ministries in our parish that are equally as rewarding and needed. Volunteers are always needed so visit the Parish office to find out how you can help.May God Bless you and your families!

Attention Parents of Upcoming 2 nd

GradersMark Your Calendars!

There will be a meeting for parents of upcoming 2nd graders on September 21, 2015 at 12:30pm OR 7:30pm in the Holy Family Room

First Holy Communion CandidatesSign in begins this weekend. Please sign your name and take any handouts at the table in the back of the Narthex. Remember to go to CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) during any Mass you attend.

Attn: 8 th Grade Confirmation Candidates

Mark Your Calendars:September 26 or 27 is the Rite of Enrollment at the 5:00pm Mass or the 11:30am Mass with a brief meeting immediately following in the Holy Family Room

Religious Formation OfficePlease contact Mariam Nawab,

Parish Catechetical Leader at 908-284-2929 x23 or mnawab@easeton.net for any

RF concerns.

Adult Faith Formation

Registration is open for all of our fall Adult Faith Formation programs which take place in the Holy Family Room at SEAS - one or more will be sure to inspire you and enrich your life! For more information - or to register for any program, please contact Diane Luceri at:

782-1475 x 14 or dluceri@easeton.net.Beloved: Program for Married

CouplesTuesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 PMSept. 29, Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17

We had our first session of Beloved, and the program was well-received! Those who participated found the DVD to be enlightening and inspiring and the discussions to be interesting. Getting to know other couples in the parish was a wonderful benefit as well. It is not too late to join us! All married couples are welcome!We meet again NEXT week to continue to explore the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage. Using the tools of Scripture and Church teaching, we will trace God’s plan for marriage, from his creation of Adam and Eve to the coming of Christ, and you will find your unique and vital niche within that plan. You will gather insights into enriching your marriage and drawing each other deeper into God’s love.There is no cost or materials required for this program. For planning purposes, please contact Diane Luceri if you would like to attend this program.

The Prophets Bible StudyWednesdays: 9:30-11:15 am or 7:30-9:15 pm

September 30th – December 9th, 2015Come to a deeper understanding of the work and message of Jesus with this bible study of several key prophets including Hosea, Jonah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. Beginning with this program, we now have an online capability to supplement our bible study programs. Our program will run as usual, beginning with hospitality and prayer, then breaking into discussion groups on the questions, and finally gathering to watch the DVD together.What’s different:

--You will order your materials and register through www.evangelization.com.---You will be able to access the DVDs from your home computer, iPad, iPhone, etc. so no worries if you miss a session. Even if you can’t make it to this study at all, you can still take the study online on your own. If you are interested, sign up through www.evangelization.com ***This program starts NEXT WEEK, so be sure to sign up today!

Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained

Has someone ever questioned you about your faith and you did not know how to respond? Do you have some questions about our Faith? Then join us for these sessions. Symbolon asks the questions everyone is asking…and provides the answers! There is no cost and no materials required for these sessions. Sessions are offered at several times throughout the week, so there is sure to be a time that works for your schedule! In addition, the schedule is ideal for those who have a child in the Religious Formation program as sessions meet at the same time as RF classes - when you bring your child, stay and learn about the faith yourself! There is no cost and no materials required for these sessions. Sessions meet throughout the year beginning the week of October 19th at the following times: Mondays (4:45-6 pm, 7-8:30 pm), Tuesdays (4:45-6 pm, 6:30-7:45 pm), and Wednesdays (4:45-6 pm) and on Tuesday mornings (9:30-11 am). Each session stands on its own, so come whenever you’d like. *If you are interested, please contact Diane Luceri for a complete schedule and to be kept up to date on program specifics.

Symbolon Fall Schedule - The Sacraments:

Week of: TopicOct 19: The Journey of Faith

Oct 26: The Sacraments~Baptism/ConfirmationNov 2: EucharistNov 9: Walk through the MassNov 16: Penance and Anointing of the SickNov 30: Matrimony and Holy Orders

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Have you or anyone you know been considering the possibility of becoming a member of the Catholic Church? Is there someone in your life with whom you’d like to share their Catholic faith?Have you been coming to Mass for years and feel that now is the time for you to become Catholic?Have you been experiencing a desire to receive Jesus in the Eucharist? Whatever your reasons might be for choosing to become Catholic, beneath that choice is God who is calling you to “Come and see!”The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way in which adults become fully active, participating members of the Catholic Church. Through this process non-Christian adults are prepared for Baptism, Confirmation and first Eucharist, and non-Catholic Christians and Catholics who are only baptized are prepared for Confirmation and first Eucharist, which takes place at the Easter Vigil.Ready to find out more?+ At every Mass this weekend there will be speakers talking about their experience in the RCIA. Following each Mass you will have the opportunity to talk with the speaker and the RCIA team to receive more information and to have any questions answered. + Come to an Inquiry session - weekly sessions will begin on Sunday, October 11th

from 10:30 am-12noon. This is a time to ask questions to find out more about the Catholic Faith. + Contact our RCIA Director, Diane Luceri, at 782-1475 X 14 or dluceri@easeton.net, at any time to find out more information or to set up an appointment. Adult Catholics

needing Confirmation should also contact Diane.

Youth Ministries

WINGS: Parish PicnicHelp is needed for our YOUTH BOOTH at the parish picnic - we need face painters, game leaders, craft helpers, and more! If you can help, just show up Sunday, September 20 at the picnic (set up starts 11am)!ROOTS: Students in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in our ROOTS activities. There is a planning meeting for leaders and WINGS teens to prepare for our year of fun and faith on September 24 in the RF office from 6:30-8:30 pm. Our ROOTS Kickoff party is on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 pm. If anyone can recommend an affordable (or free) and fun DJ, please contact Jenni Clark before September 24 so we can book. Sign-ups and schedule can be found on the Youth Ministry website at www.seasyouth.webs.com.

AMBASSADORS needed: Students in grades 9-12 who would be interested in serving our parish as Ambassadors are invited to attend a meeting on September 24 for training and information about providing church tours for our RF classes and new members, welcoming families to CLOW before Masses, and providing child care for families during Baptisms on Sunday afternoons as needed. For more information, email Jenni Clark at jclark@easeton.net.

SEAS Ministry Information

Seton SeniorsThe next meeting of the Seton Seniors will be held on Thursday, September 24 at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Room. Our guest speaker will be a registered dietician. Please join us for an informative and fun afternoon!

Military Ministry - Operation ShoeboxSEAS Military Ministry has a collection box outside the Parish Office for donations to Operation Shoebox New Jersey. Your

donations to this cause will help support out troops deployed oversees. A suggested donation list is available on the side of the box. Thank you for your generosity!

Pre-Employment MinistryThe SEAS Pre-Employment Ministry is designed to help anyone deal with employment, and underemployment. If there are enough participants, a group will meet to discuss the needs of everyone, review resumes, interviewing, marketing, etc. Or, members of the ministry are willing to help anyone one-on-one. Anyone is welcome to join. Contact Deacon Mike Tomcho at mtomcho277@comcast.net for more info.

Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen - Help Needed!

SEAS is scheduled to prepare and serve the evening dinner meal at Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen on Tuesday, September 29. Help is needed with:SHOPPING for food items and dropping off

groceries at SEAS - Friday, Sept. 25;MEAL PREPARATION - Saturday, Sept.

26 in the morning at SEAS kitchen;TRANSPORTING FOOD (in your car) from

SEAS to the Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick - Tuesday, Sept. 29 in the afternoon; food must arrive at Soup Kitchen between 4:00-4:30 pm;

SERVING at Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick - Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm;

If you can help with any of these activities, please contact Cathi Hynoski at 908-208-8680.

Seton Men’s ClubThe next meeting sponsored by the Men’s Club will be on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room.

Women’s Spirituality GroupThursday, October 1 - Judy Ashcraft

facilitates our first meeting of the year with a presentation on the Shroud of Turin.

Saturday, October 10 - Day of Reflection with Sr. Mary Cleary, speaking on "Untying the Knots of Our Lives with God's Mercy."

Thursday, November 5 - Nancy Lacorte will speak on Our Lady of Kibeho from

Rwanda, the last Vatican-approved apparition site.

Thursday, December 3 - Elaine Lenskold will present a music-related speaker.

Wednesday, December 16 - WSG will be ushering at SEAS Advent Penance Service.

All meetings start at 7:30 PM in the Holy Family Room and conclude by approximately 9:00 PM. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on this schedule, or if you would like to contribute on a particular topic, please send an email to seaswsg@gmail.com.

Prayer Shawl MinistryThe next meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be on Thursday, October 8, at 10 AM-12 Noon and also 7-8:30 PM. ALL are welcome! Come whenever it fits your schedule!If you know someone who could use one of our shawls, or for more information, please call Judy Herdman at 908-782-7973.

Annual Charity Golf Event

Shown above is a presentation of our donation toKaitlynn Deal, donation coordinator, at

Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen in New BrunswickThe Knights of Columbus Council 15540 at SEAS is pleased to announce our Third Annual Charity Golf Event is nearly upon us. Last year, over $6,500 was raised to fund the many outreach programs of the council: Elijah’s Promise, Lyon's VA Hospital, Life Choices in Phillipsburg, the Hunterdon Drug Awareness Program, the Home for Battered Woman, Immaculata H.S., and the Center for Great Expectations. This is our single largest fundraising event of the year. So, in order to continue supporting these programs, we are asking everyone who can participate as a Sponsor to please contact Tim Connolly at 908-

788-0996. The fun begins Monday, September 21st at Beaver Brook Country Club. Play is open to all. As many have requested, this year we will have a dinner only option so more may participate.

All checks should be made payable to:Knights of Columbus Council 15540

Questions may be directed to:Joe Lang 908-371-0885

Tim Connolly 908-788-0996Mike Schuler 908-812-8298Bob Besecker 908-310-6236

Silver & Golden Wedding Anniv. Celebration

Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4:00 PMYou are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen.Application forms may be secured by contacting the SEAS Parish Office or by logging on to the diocesan website: www.diometuchen.org Click on EVENTS tab (top of page) - scroll over to EVENTS BY CATEGORY (left side of page) and Click on MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT - Click on SILVER & GOLD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION -Click on REGISTRATION FORM. Please note: this form can be typed on and printed out but cannot be forwarded. If you wish to keep the information it must be SAVED AS a word document in your computer.

Forms must be signed by a pastoral minister and returned to the Family Life Office by the SEAS Parish Office. Application forms will be accepted by the Family Life Office until the deadline for registration Monday, October 5. A confirmation letter with further details will be sent once your application has been processed. For additional information, please call the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen 732-562-1990 x 1705.

Around the Diocese

St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough

Tricky Tray AuctionFriday, October 2, 2015

Over 150 gift certificates and many prizes including flat screen TV, outdoor grill, Kitchen Aid Mixer, iPad, X Box, 2 day vacation at a Pocono Resort, household items, gas cards, appliances, designer handbags, theme baskets, door prizes, food and a 50/50.Doors open at 5 pm. Auction begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 and include one sheet of tickets, delicious desserts, coffee and tea. Many food items, soda and water can be purchased, so come early. Tickets can be preordered by contacting Marge 908-722-5894 or Betty 908-782-8325. Bring your friends and be ready for an evening of fun, good food and winning some great prizes. Attendees must be 18 years of age. More info available on www.trickytray.com.

Bereavement Group“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” When a loved one dies, our world is forever changed. For the heartbroken, daily life is overwhelmed with sadness. The simplest of tasks becomes a monumental challenge as our minds and hearts are clouded with tears, loneliness, fear and possibly anger.If you are suffering over the death of someone you loved, perhaps the 8 week Bereavement Group at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen, may help you during this painful time. Their experienced, caring and trained facilitator will help guide you on your Journey Through Grief.

Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks beginning September 30, 2015

7:00 PMCathedral of St. Francis of Assisi

(Parish Center - 45 Library Place - Metuchen)

For more information call Jo Flanigan 732-548-0100 x225 St. Francis, Social Concerns. Pre-registration is required.