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Dear Parishioners,
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is the second of the two Feasts of the Lord in Ordinary Time on the church calendar. Trinity Sunday, last week, was the first one. Today is set aside especially to proclaim our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, it is a uniquely Catholic feast day.
It has always been, and will always be, the teaching of the church that when Jesus took bread and wine at the Last Supper and said the words “This is my body, this is my blood” he meant it. Each time a priest says those same words over bread and wine the very same miracle takes place: the elements really and truly become the Body and Blood of Christ. It is not a sign or a symbol but truly the Real Presence of Jesus given for us and to us . This is how the Lord remains with us until the end of time and it is the ultimate reminder to each of us of our unity in faith and our unity in charity with each other.
Today’s feast also reminds us of our obligation to become Christ’s presence in the world. As we receive His Body and Blood, we are transformed into His image and must now become His representatives to all people.
From the deeply spiritual to the painfully practical. With Memorial Day now behind us, our thoughts turn to vacations. It does not matter if we go around the block or around the world, it is good to get away. Unfortunately, some things, like our parish bills, never go away. Just like Jesus, the bills are with us until the end of time. Before you go, please consider sending your weekly offerings to the parish office, or once you return, please make up for the weeks you were gone. We really need it, and, as always, thank you for your ongoing generosity to our parish.
Fr. Armand
WE’RE SCOUTING FOR UNIFORMS
Do you have a Cub Scout or Boy Scout uniform hanging in your closet that is not used anymore? Please consider donating it to the uniform exchange. Through this uniform exchange, the Scouting program at St. Gen’s helps to ease that burden for its member families. Scouts are often able to find a shirt, pants, belt, hat, neckerchief or neckerchief slide that has been donated by a former member, or by a current member who has outgrown the uniform. Donations can be placed at any time in the American flag retirement box next to Webby’s Wood Shed, behind the church Rectory. For more details please contact Dan Bernier, Scoutmaster at (908) 451-1948 or webfoottroop@gmail.com
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.
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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INFORMATION
Registration for the next school year starting in September 2025 will be on 3 Sundays in August and 1 in September.
DO NOT CONTACT THE RECTORY FOR REGISTRATIONS
SEE THE BULLETIN IN MID JULY FOR THE DATES AND TIMES TO REGISTER
I will also be having a parent meeting for all children registered for 2025-26 CCD classes before we start in September
***Date and time will be given when you register your child
Donna Pietz—Religious Education Administrator
