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SAINT MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Church of St. Monica is a war , accepting, and caring parish that worships God, teaches and lives the message of Christ,

seeks to suppor and st eng hen family life, and ser es those in need through parish minist ies and organizations.

Masses MON. TO THURS. 9 am

SATURDAY 4 pm SUNDAY 9 am & 11 am

11 am also live-streamed @ www.saintmonica.com

and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ParishofStMonica/

Our Parish is Served by: Reverend Alex Enriquez

Deacon Christian Knoebel We invite you to celebrate with us

679 W. Veterans Highway Jackson, New Jersey 08527

Phone: (732) 928-0279 Fax: (732) 928-1853

Email: stmonicanj@yahoo.com Website: www.saintmonica.com

Confessions Saturdays 3:15 pm

to 3:45 pm or

by appointment

“The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs,” probably by Fra Angelico, ca. 1423

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* Indicates Live Streamed Mass Saturday, October 31 4:00 pm Deceased Brothers & Sisters of St Monica Sunday, November 1 9:00 am Deceased Brothers & Sisters of St Monica *11:00 am Deceased Brothers & Sisters of St Monica Monday, November 2 9:00 am Deceased Relatives & Friends (David & Marie Gould) Tuesday, November 3 9:00 am Intentions of Relatives (David & Marie Gould) Wednesday, November 4 9:00 am Rev Thomas J Triggs (St Monica) Thursday, November 5 9:00 am Rosanne Borrello (Bob & Barbara Purcell) Saturday, November 7 4:00 pm Gladys Calsetta (Frank & Marylou Falesto) Sunday, November 8 9:00 am June & Louis DellaValle (Colasuonno Family) *11:00 am Richard Lattanzi (Karen & Marvin Badach)

To secure your intentions, please contact the Parish Office.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK – NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Monday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Rom 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40 Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30c, 31-32; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Phil 2:3-8a; Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17-4:1; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a and 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14; Mt 25:1-13

Jackie Wilson, William Cole, Jr, Diane Black, Micki Smith, Annette Petercsak, Joyce Picon, Peter Laudati, Joanne Baldachino, Vera Dzumyk, Carol Atherton, Beth Kujawski, Paul Gallo, Anna and Sal Morrello, Rosemarie McNab, Chuck Smith, Toni Hetteroth, Brian Scott, Dan Sweeney, Frank Trimboli, Sr. Theresa Colbert, Dianne Smith, Douglas Merwin, Gail Reale, Kathleen Gillespie, Cheryl Bottega, James Picon, Stephen Trimboli, Tony Catapano, Bert Bumbera, Maria Covino, Paul Wilson, Jr., Joann DiCapua, Evelyn Manvell, Joan Myhal, Carol Spezzano, Carol Sabine, Baryt Schone, Victor Mota, Fran DeLuca, Nick DeLuca, Dorothy Palumbo, Frank Diolosa, Theodore Dunyak, Theresa Debiak, Sabine, Elaine Giblock, Frank Diolosa, Sr, Barbara Holst, Baby Tripp Ravenfeld , Marie Gould, Cindy Andolora, Christopher Diolosa, Steve Andolora, Wayne Calsetta, Doris Garbarino Call the Parish Office to let us know of anyone to be remembered in prayer, so we way include them or, if they can be removed.

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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP COLLECTIONS OCTOBER 12 - 18, 2020

Weekly Collection $2,151.35 Online Giving $1,438.00 Total $3,589.35

Thank you for your contributions as we support

the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. For World Mission $ 105.00

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be Wednesday, November 4

following the 9:00 am Mass

Adoration is usually the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

ADORATION

During the month of November, we remember our beloved deceased

who have completed their pilgrimage of faith.

If you wish to include a name in our Book of Remembrance,

please contact the Parish Office. We will pray for all the names submitted

throughout November.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

SOCIAL CONCERNS Anyone wanting to “Adopt a Family” and provide them with a box of food for Thanksgiving? Kindly contact Dee Balint at 609-529-6724. She will match you with a family you can help.

The 2021 Mass Intention book is now open.

One of the best ways to honor someone's memory is to have the sacred Mass offered for their intention. To secure intentions, please con-tact the Parish Office at 732-928-0279.

In order to be fair to everyone, no individual Mass Intentions will be taken for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Father's Day or All Saints.

To dedicate a Sanctuary Candle in memory of a loved one, Please call the parish office 732-928-0279. The donation is $25.00.

MASS INTENTIONS

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A message from Bishop O'Connell: Preparing for Christmas during COVID The COVID pandemic will not take away Christmas 2020! It will, however, change the way we celebrate it, especially in our churches and parishes, if current circumstances continue as they are or worsen. Because COVID is a highly contagious airborne virus, the prospect of large (or larger than usual) crowds gathering in-doors this winter for long periods of time without ample ventilation and proper social distancing, as well as the necessity to sanitize churches between Masses, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass schedules will be affected, especially in parishes where there is only a single pastor or priest assigned. The COVID pandemic’s maximum one-third occupancy restrictions in churches coupled with the need for social distancing will limit the space available for parishioners to attend Christmas Mass as usual. Church schedules will also have to ac-commodate required cleaning.

Parishioners in the Diocese of Trenton have been dispensed from the holy day obligation because of the COVID pandemic this year. In addition to the restricted “in church” occupancy with required social distancing at Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses, parishes will also offer live-streamed Christmas Masses along with those broadcast on television to support the faith of those who cannot attend church this year. Those who are not feeling well or who are in a high-risk category should remain at home and take advantage of the on-line or televised celebrations of Christmas Mass.

Parishes will determine the number and times of Christmas Masses they will be able to offer this year. Please listen for announcements or check parish websites for schedules.

None of us want the restrictions or adjustments we have had to make because of the COVID pandemic. Please God, it will end soon. Although different from past Christmases, parishes will do their very best to as-sist the faithful in celebrating the Lord’s birth with faith and joy.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

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Please wear your mask and observe social distancing in Church. In-Church limit of 100 people. No limits for Sunday 11 am Live-streamed Mass @ saintmonica.com & Audio Only on Radio 87.9 FM in the parking lot

Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Baptism 12:00 pm Outdoor Rosary Monday, November 2 All Souls Day 9:00 am Mass Tuesday, November 3

9:00 am Mass Wednesday, November 4

9:00 am Mass 9:30 am Adoration of Blessed Sacrament

Thursday, November 5 9:00 am Mass 9:30 am Rosary (Sanctuary) Saturday, November 7 3:15—3:45 pm Confessions 4:00 pm Mass Sunday, November 8 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 12:00 pm Baptism Monday, November 9 9:00 am Mass Tuesday, November 10

9:00 am Mass Wednesday, November 11

Veteran’s Day NO 9 am Mass Today Parish Offices Closed

Thursday, November 12 9:00 am Mass 9:30 am Rosary (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm K of C Deceased Brother’s Mass

Baptism is the source of new life in Christ and for that baptismal grace to unfold, the parent’s help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized on the road of Christian life.

Candidates for the sacrament of confirmation, as for baptism, fittingly seek the spiritual help of a sponsor. To emphasize the unity of the two sacraments, it is appropriate (but not required) that the confirmation sponsor be one of the baptism godparents. CCC 1254, 1311

Before either sacrament is celebrated, all godparents and sponsors are required to submit to St. Monica’s parish office a Certificate of Eligibility. This form can be obtained from the godparent’s or sponsor’s parish. To receive the form, the person must:

Be an active Catholic, registered and attending Mass in their Catholic parish for at least 6 months Be at least 16 years of age Have completed the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation If married, have a valid marriage within the Catholic Church

If you are asked to be a baptism godparent or confirmation sponsor and you meet all the guidelines above, please call the parish office as soon as possible to obtain your Certificate of Eligibility. When in doubt, call the parish office for help at: 732-928-0279

CERTIFICATES OF ELIGIBILITY

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Marriage is meant to last a lifetime. Sadly, though, too many hearts and homes end up experiencing the pain of divorce. This often brings about unexpected and unimaginable heartache, questions, and challenges.

Is healing possible? Yes! This video series with leader support, “Surviving Divorce” offers the truth about love, marriage, divorce, and recov-ery from a faithfully Catholic perspective. It was created to bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It is for the newly sepa-rated & divorced as well as those still strug-gling with issues many years later. It will help answer your questions, restore hope, and begin authentic healing. SEE: catholicsdivorce.com

Interested in taking the first step toward heal-ing? This is a ministry of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River. Feel free to email group facilitator Dave Scherr at DSOCNJ@gmail.com or call him at 908-513-6624 for more info.

National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country Nov. 1-7, 2020. Please ask Our Lord for more ded-icated, holy priests, deacons and conse-crated men and women. May they be in-spired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. If you know of a young man aged 16-35 years old, or are thinking about priesthood yourself reach out to the vocations office at (609) 406-7448.

VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK

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The Eucharist - St Monica Masses & Reconciliation Monday - Thursday 9:00 am Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am Holy Days As Noted Reconciliation Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 pm or by appt.

Exposition of the Holy Sacrament & Benediction 1st Wednesday of each month 9:30 am Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Baptisms Celebrated outside of Mass. Parents and godparents are required to attend our Baptism preparation program. Please call the parish office to register. Sponsor Certificates This is a form required to be a Godparent or Sponsor for Confirmation. To receive a form, the following are required: -Be a registered, active (attends Mass) member of the parish (for at least 6 months) -Be at least 16 years of age -Must have completed the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation -If married, have a valid marriage within the Catholic Church Visits to the Sick and Homebound May be arranged by calling our parish office. Knights of Columbus Council #11529 Visit our website: www.kofc11529.org St Vincent de Paul Society Emergency Assistance Helpline: 732-370-0098 Bereavement Ministry Please contact the parish office for more information.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) For those seeking full membership in the Catholic Faith, please contact the parish office.

Youth Group Open to all children of St Monica registered families and we would love to have you join us. For more information, contact Theresa Calsetta at 732-299-0261. New Parishioners Welcome to our parish family! Registration forms may be downloaded at www.saintmonica.com. Please contact the parish office for further information. Adult Faith Formation Core Team Our mission is to encourage and support parishioners in their lifelong learning in the faith in order to grow closer to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit through discipleship and evangelization. Marriages The Catholic Dioceses of New Jersey requests a one year period of preparation for marriage in the church. Contact the parish office to make arrangements.

Religious Education Children are expected to receive a Catholic-Christian upbringing in their family life, to worship regularly at Sunday Mass, and to participate in ongoing Religious Education classes. Our program includes grades 1-8. Please contact Karen Badach, Coordinator of Religious Education 732-928-4038 or stmonicaccd@yahoo.com Legion of Mary Members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick and assisting with pastoral needs. Women of St Monica Ministry of Catholic women of the parish striving to fulfill their spiritual needs, sharing their faith, promoting community and conduct fundraisers throughout the year and enhance parish life in a variety of ways.

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All Saint’s Day — November 1, 2020 BACKGROUND ON THE GOSPEL READING Every year the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share rela-tion, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints. Every year when we cele-brate this day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus' teaching about happiness, the Beatitudes. We quickly note in this reading that none of those Jesus names as “blessed” or “happy” are expected . . . the poor in spirit, the meek, the persecuted. Je-sus' blueprint for happiness reflects little of what the world might call happiness. What does Jesus mean when he uses the word “blessed?” This word is sometimes translated as “happy” or “fortunate” or “favored.” In other words, Jesus is saying that divine favor is upon those who are poor, who mourn, who are persecuted. This might have been welcome and surprising news to the crowds who heard Jesus that day. The Beatitudes can be understood as a framework for Christian living. Because of this, it is natural that we proclaim this Gospel on the Feast of All Saints. Saints are people who lived the spirit of the Beatitudes as Jesus lived. On this day, we too are challenged to model our lives on the spirit and promises of the Beatitudes. FAMILY CONNECTION One of the great gifts of our Catholic tradition is remembrance of and prayer with the saints. The Church offers us an official canon, or list, of saints. On All Saints Day, we recall and pray with these saints. It is important to continue to tell these stories of saints and saintly people to our children so that they have ample models of people of faith for their own lives. Together as a family, name and tell the story of favorite saints. Together prepare a list of some of the traits that these people have in common (generosity, courage, prayer-fulness, and so on) After preparing this list, read together today's Gospel, Matthew 5:1-12. Identify how the attitudes described in the Beatitudes are reflected in the lives of the saints and people you named. Pray together as a family a Litany of the Saints. (For example, the leader prays, “St. Elizabeth,” and the children are invited to reply, “Pray for us.”) Include in your list the saints and holy people you named in your discussion. Conclude by praying that your family will follow the example of these people as disciples of Jesus.

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