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HELPING HANDS
Food Collection to Help Local Families
St. Genevieve’s Helping Hands Group is seeking food and paper product donations to support local families in need. Note: If you are a person or family in need, we can help you. Donations of checks/ food gift cards also accepted. Checks payable to: St. Genevieve Helping Hands and sent to the Rectory.
Dear Parishioners,
Like a trusted friend who shows up precisely on time whenever you need them, the Second Sunday of Advent always brings forth the person of John the Baptist. At this time of year, he becomes one of the central figures in the Gospel and his call to repentance and preparation rings forth in our ears like the clarion call of a trumpet.
These are two vitally important words and I call your attention to the fact that they are closely associated with each other. The best way we can prepare for the coming of the Lord, both past and future, is to repent of our sins, celebrate sacramental reconciliation and rebuild our relationship with God and each other. In the madness of the next few weeks, when we spend so much time and money getting ready to celebrate a day, how much time will we spend getting ready for eternity? In case you forget, we celebrate Reconciliation each Saturday at 1:00 p.m. here in church. Also, on Wednesday evening, December 17 we will have a special time at 7:00 p.m. for anyone who wishes to unburden their hearts of sin. See you soon!
At this festive time of year, when our thoughts turn to giving generously to others, may I respectfully request that you begin to plan on making a truly sacrificial gift to your parish in the upcoming Christmas Collection? One of the criteria which will be used in the We Are His Witnesses process is the ongoing financial viability of each parish. A very strong Christmas Collection will be a powerful sign of our commitment to our parish, as does your ongoing generosity throughout the year.
Lastly, thank you to the Helping Hands Group for sponsoring this Sunday’s wonderful cookie stroll. It takes a lot of work for this to happen, and I know how much everyone will enjoy it please be sure to stop downstairs after the 10:30 Mass.
Fr. Armand
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men. All men of the parish are invited to join. For information please contact : Council 253 at (908) 355-2253 or Chris at (908) 351-4444.
HELP SHARE THE WARMTH
New Hats, Gloves & Scarves Drive St. Genevieve’s Helping Hands Group is sharing the warmth this season by collecting NEW hats, gloves, and/ or scarves to help those in need at the St. Joseph Center in Elizabeth. Bins will be located at all entrances of the church starting in October! Monetary donations are also accepted. Please send monetary donations to the Rectory—Clearly Marked For Clothing Drive. All donations are due by Sunday, November 30. A warm thank you in advance from the St. Genevieve’s Helping Hands Group.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Third Annual Christmas Benefits Concert
Sunday, December 14th @ 3pm
Church of the Assumption.
Chris Panella will be performing Christmas & Holiday Classics. Chris and his musical ensemble have a special ability to spark the Christmas spirit in their audiences. Come and be part of the fun.
Tickets ($25) and sponsorship forms are available at the rectory. This year we have not only included memorial sponsorships for the deceased but also added “in honor of ______” to pay tribute to a special living individual.
Please consider being a sponsor and getting a sponsor. Each level of sponsorship provides tickets to the Christmas concert. Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars to Join Us !!
January 11—Soup Stroll—Warm up your winter with a variety of delicious homemade soups—there’s something for every taste!
February 1—Mardi Gras Celebration—Laissez les bons temps roulez! Come enjoy jambalaya, gumbo, and festive fun for all!
May 3—Pancake Breakfast—Bring your appetite and enjoy a hearty helping of homemade pancakes served with a side of good company!
Interested in donating?
Please contact Kelly@kamteacher1994@gmail.com
CAFÉ GENS IS BACK!
Join us after the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses to enjoy coffee, tea or juice and a bagel, roll or pastry with your family, friends, and future friends. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy games, puzzles, crafts and other activities during Café Gens in Karen’s Corner. These supervised activities are provided after the 10:30 Mass until noon each week. Please join us and bring a friend!
COAT DRIVE
Our Confirmation students will be having their annual coat drive until January 4. There will be boxes in the back and side of the church to drop off any gently worn coats you are able to donate. Thank you!
GIVING TREE
Dear Parishioners,
All Giving Tree gifts are due back today. Thank you for making someone’s Christmas a little brighter.
WEBBYS WOOD SHED IS BACK
You can stock up on firewood now for your Chimenea in your backyard or for roasting marshmallows for S’mores while you relax after a cool day. You can get well-seasoned split hardwood logs right here at St. Gen’s for half of what you pay in the supermarket. And at the same time, you will be supporting the camping program of Boy Scout Troop 23. Help yourself from Webby’s Wood Shed, located behind the Rectory near the garages that face Livingston Road.
BOY SCOUTS TO SELL WREATHS
The Boy Scouts are again selling Christmas wreaths and grave blankets. The items will be on sale in the parking lot after all Sunday masses until Dec.14. In addition there will again be a self-serve contactless option 7 days per week in the church parking lot.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE STROLL
Join us on December 7th after 10:30 Mass to enjoy a sampling
of Cookies! Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate will be served!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
January 4 - St. Gen’s Blood Drive. Please consider giving the gift of life this holiday season!
SCOUTING FOR FOOD WAS A HUGE SUCCESS
Boy Scout Troop 23 and Cub Scout Pack 23 have been participating in the nationwide Scouting for Food drive in a big way since the program first began in 1988. Thanks to your participation, this year’s drive was again a huge success. Almost 5,000 Pounds of food was collected, making it one of our largest collections ever. Canned and dry goods, turkeys, and dozens of Pinho’s custard cups were distributed to three different local food pantries, including our own Helping Hands. With so many of our neighbors still in need, this food will help a lot of people.
Thank you to everyone who contributed food items, frozen turkeys or cash which will be converted to grocery gift cards: your generosity is most appreciated!
CUB SCOUTS GIVE THANKS
Cub Scout Pack 23 thanks all who purchased pastries during its 4th annual thanksgiving Pastries Sale. This sale secured funds that will be used to provide another exciting year of Cub Scouting activities for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade, at a time when our Cub Scout Pack is growing quickly. To learn more about the Scouting program at St. Genevieve’s Church, contact Cubmaster Dan Bernier at webfoottroop@gmail.com or 908-451-1948.
SCOUTING NEWS
