BAPTISM The  Sacrament  of  Bap sm  is normally celebrated  on  the  first  Sunday of  the  month  at  12:00  noon  (except  during  Lent).  Parents  must contact the parish office  in advance; first‐ me parents are  required to a end a bap sm forma on session.  

SPONSOR CERTIFICATES Sponsors  (Godparents)  for Bap sm  and  Confirma on  are  required  to verify  their  eligibility.  They  must  be  fully  ini ated  Catholics  who ac vely  prac ce  their  faith  and  are  in  good  standing  with  the Church. For more informa on please contact the Parish office.  

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS If  you  are  considering  becoming  Catholic, or  desire  to complete  your sacraments,  please  contact  the  parish  office  for  more  informa on about the RCIA.  

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Please call the parish office  to arrange for a pastoral visit, Anoin ng of the  Sick, and/or Holy Communion  for  those who are  ill or elderly and unable to come to church.  

MARRIAGES Arrangements  should  be made  one  year  in  advance  of  the wedding. Please contact the parish office before booking a recep on venue. Once a wedding  date  is  confirmed,  a  priest  or  deacon will  assist with  the required marriage prepara on process.  

PARISH OFFICE  

Hours ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Monday ‐ Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm   

Phone / Fax ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 908‐526‐2394 / 908‐526‐5837  

Email ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ office@holytrinitynj.org  

Fr. Jeff Email ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ FrJeff@holytrinitynj.org   

Website ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ www.holytrinitynj.org 

THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY HAS AS ITS MISSION: ▪  to form a welcoming  community  of believers 

▪  to worship God 

▪  to serve God and each other, and 

▪  to spread the Gospel to all  

We strive to carry out the teachings of Christ in our daily lives and through our parish ac vi es. 

Under the Pastoral Care of the Priests and Brothers  of the Congrega on of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri  

Very Rev. Peter R. Cebulka, C.O. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Provost 

Rev. Jeffrey M. Calia, C.O.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Pastor  

Mr. Michael Forrestall ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Deacon  

Mr. John Phalen ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Deacon 

Br. John Fredy Triana Beltran, C.O. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Deacon  

 

MASSES Saturday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 5:00 pm 

Sunday‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 8:30 & 10:30 am 

Holy Days ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ as announced   

DAILY MASSES Holy Trinity: Tuesday & Friday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7:00 pm  

St. Ann: Monday & Friday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7:00 pm 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 7:00 am 

Saturday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 9:00 am  

St. Joseph: Monday ‐ Friday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 8:00 am  

Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament  Monday ‐ Friday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 12:15 pm  

CONFESSIONS Saturday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 1:00 to 1:30 pm  

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS From September to May 

Monday & Wednesday ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 10:00 am to 5:30 pm 

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THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY

Mrs. Nancy Cichocki  Parish Cateche cal Leader RE Office: 908‐725‐6339 

Maureen Montague  Altar Servers 908‐526‐7982 

Ann Marie Izzo  Director of Music Ministry 908‐930‐4769 

Eileen Fisher  Respect Life Comm. 908‐526‐6568 

Bob Skorny  Social Ministry 908‐526‐2394 

SATURDAY, October 19th, Vigil: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00pm Our Parishioners SUNDAY, October 20th, Twenty-Ninth

Sunday in Ordinary Time “WORLD MISSION SUNDAY”

8:30am Stella & Anthony Kuklo, Sr. r/o Tony & Sandy Kuklo 10:30am Jorge Martinez r/o Wife & Children

MONDAY, October 21st, Weekday TUESDAY, October 22nd, Weekday

St. John Paul II, Pope 7:00pm Rick Walker r/o Wife, Joyce & Family Mr. & Mrs. James Lattanzio r/o Andy & Marie Confortini Ursula Tabu & Lovell Lampano r/o The Yanga Family Pasquale Barbuto r/o Wife, Maria & Children

WEDNESDAY, October 23rd, Weekday St. John of Capistrano, Priest

THURSDAY, October 24th, Weekday St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop

FRIDAY, October 25th, Weekday 7:00pm Angel Figueroa (25th Anniversary) r/o Wife & Children Dominick Foti r/o Holy Trinity Children’s Choir Hank Phillips r/o Stephanie Phibbs

SATURDAY, October 26th, Vigil: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00pm Our Parishioners SUNDAY, October 27th, Thirtieth Sunday in

Ordinary Time 8:30am Maria Conte r/o Vittorio & Raffaella Ravi 10:30am Rosario Foti & Domenico Foti r/o Joe & Nancy Dotta

JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF HOLY TRINITY in reciting the Rosary for World Peace & Justice on Tuesday’s after the 7:00pm Mass.

October 12/13, 2019 - $5,369.00 / 2018 - $4,286.00

Thank you for your continued support!

Please consider hosting the traveling image of Our Lady in your home for a week. This image, which has been blessed by the Bishop, is accompanied by a candle, holy water, rosaries, and other prayer resources. The

sign-up sheet is available at the main entrance of the church.

If you would like to become an Apostle of Prayer, making a commitment to pray each day for thousands of people who request prayers, please e-mail: catholicswithdisabilities@gmail.com or call 732-765-6431 so an application can be sent to you for a prayer kit.

In lieu of Fr. Jeff’s letter this week, please refer to the bulletin insert which is the annual report on the finances of our parish, covering the fiscal year 2018-2019, with a comparison to the previous year and a projected budget for the current year.

First Reading: Exodus 17:8-13 Amalek and his people attacked the Israelites, so Moses instructed Joshua to lead some of the Israelites into battle the next day. While Moses kept his hands raised in prayer, the Israelites were winning. But when he put his hands down, they would begin to lose. So two others helped him keep his hands raised, and Joshua and the Israelites won the battle.

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Paul tells Timothy that the Scriptures are inspired by God and are an excellent tool in teaching others about God's expectations of his people. Knowledge of the Scriptures, coupled with faith in Jesus, will lead many people to salvation. Paul urges Timothy to continue preaching the gospel, although this will sometimes be a difficult task.

Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 Jesus speaks about a corrupt judge who lacked respect for either God or man. A widow repeatedly asked him to settle a case in her favor. He finally settled the case, only because he grew weary of listening to her requests. Jesus points out that if even this corrupt judge eventually listened, then God, who is just, will certainly answer the pleas of his people.

STUDENTS October 21 4:30 to 5:30pm Monday RE (Grades 1 to 8) October 23 4:30 to 5:30pm Wednesday RE (Grades 3,5,6,8) Attention Girls & Boys in Grades 3-8: There will be an Altar Server Drive & Pizza Party on Monday, October 21st and Wednesday, October 23rd after your Religious Education Class in the church garage. Please come join us and find out what being an Altar Server is all about!!!

The Church of the Holy Trinity would like to welcome the following newest members to our parish: John & Kathleen Dalessio

Joseph & Alicia Ionni & Family Richard & Amy Repole & Family

Joseph & Olga Russo & Family Enrique Ubando

Bryan & Jaclyn Vincent & Family

MINISTRY SCHEDULE OCTOBER 19/20 5:00pm Reader: Mary Psak Sat. Extraordinary Ministers: Charlotte Shipley and Ray & Linda Rakowitz Altar Server: Jacqueline Salvato 8:30am Reader: Sandy Kuklo Sun. Extraordinary Ministers: Jim Sheeley, Catherine Phalen and Francine Giorello Altar Server: Timmy La Canna 10:30am Reader: Eileen Clark Sun. Extraordinary Ministers: Frank Meier, Pat Thomason and Jerry Helmstetter Altar Servers: Catherine Ulassin & Maeve Siddons House Communion: Frank Meier OCTOBER 26/27 5:00pm Readers: Stan & Marcia Pozarycki Sat. Extraordinary Ministers: Maureen Montague and Allison Truchan Altar Servers: Emily Caldarola & Chase Kedziora 8:30am Reader: Tammy Weber Sun. Extraordinary Ministers: Francine Giorello and Jim Sheeley Altar Server: Kari La Canna 10:30am Reader: Emily Cichocki Sun. Extraordinary Ministers: Eileen Clark and Nancy Cichocki Altar Server: Zachary Salvato House Communion: Eileen Clark

HOLY TRINITY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY

Thursday, October 24 from 6:00-8:00pm (Parish Center) ADMISSION: $2.00 (per person) ~ Doors open at 5:45pm

Open to Children up to Grade 6 Costume Judging Prizes awarded at 8:00pm

There will be hotdogs ($1.00), cupcakes, popcorn, lemonade and coffee available

WE NEED: Donations of Cupcakes AND Help during the party PLUS Clean-up

Contact: Lisa Achmetov at lachmetov@hotmail.com Donated new prizes ARE STILL being accepted in the orange

bins in the back of the Church or in the Church Basement Stage Area.

CALLING ALL ADULTS…to get ready for the Halloween Party HELP is needed to set up the tables in the Parish Center this Tuesday evening, Oct. 22nd at 7:00pm. This should take no more than an hour of your time. Many hands make light work! Help will also be needed putting the Parish Center back to order after the Halloween Party on Thursday evening, Oct. 24th at 8:00pm. Any questions contact Al Lutzko at 908-722-2488.

Save the Date: 11/9/19

Fundraiser for St. Ann School, Raritan Turkey Lurkey BINGO

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 WORKERS – MONDAY – TEAM #3

CAPTAIN: Marie Confortini Laura Wetzel, Janet Bergan, Marge Garzillo & Carol Martin

GAMES BEGIN AT 7:30PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 WORKERS – FRIDAY – TEAM #4

CAPTAIN: Stan Marszalek Alan Fross, Sal Adamo & Connie Adamo

GAMES BEGIN AT 7:30PM

SECOND COLLECTION – this weekend, October 19/20 for World Mission Sunday. In this Extraordinary Missionary Month we are called to personal encounter with Jesus Christ alive in the Church, and to offer, through this Eucharistic celebration, our prayers and our generous financial support, through the Society for the Propagation of the

Faith, to continue the mission of Jesus. Today we are “sent” out to witness to Mission in the world through our prayers and personal sacrifices for our brothers and sisters around the world. As little as...

$25 helps support a catechist for a month in remote Latin America

$75 provides for the work of religious Sisters caring for orphaned children in Africa

$100 assists poor children in boarding schools in Asia As always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the Missions. Your prayers and financial help, offered today, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, support mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who are Christ’s witnesses to a world so in need of His healing, love, and peace.

The Adult Choir practices on Thursday’s at 7:15pm; the Children’s Choir practices on Sunday’s at 9:30am. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN. If interested or would like

information, call Ann Marie Izzo (Music Director) at 908-930-4769 or see Ann Marie or Dina, our Choir Director, after Mass. The Parish Prayer Chain is a group of parishioners that regularly pray for your needs. Should a need for prayer to arise, please call Mary Raimondo at 908-725-7369 or E-mail: babysis30@optonline.net.

There are still Mass Intentions Open for TUESDAY’S and FRIDAY’S ONLY at 7:00pm for the balance of 2019 through June 30, 2020 (more than one intention may be offered at those Masses). If you would like to schedule a Mass, call the Parish Office.

Mass stipends are $10.00 each Sanctuary Candle in Memory of a loved one - $ 5.00 Sanctuary Flowers in Memory of a loved one - $50.00

Thank you to all who went on the Wind Creek Bus Trip on October 9th in support of the Rosary Altar Society. A fun day was had by all. Look for the next trip in the Spring.

-Fran Brzezinski & Pat Cain, Chairpersons

Healing within Marriage from an Abortion When Susan's husband, Juan, told her about the abortion he was involved in during college, she finally understood why he was so depressed and had trouble bonding with their children. The devastation of abortion brings with it many challenges. Often, the people who have

participated in an abortion are unaware of the countless ways it is affecting their lives. It is scary to tell a spouse or fiancé(e) about a past abortion. It requires great trust in that person's love and trust in God. But with the help of an abortion healing ministry, couples can successfully work through abortion-related challenges. God's grace can bring true healing to the relationships of those who trust in His infinite mercy. (Read the full version at respectlifeprogram.org/articles or at holytrinitynj.org/bulletin-board).

NJ Right to Life, the most effective pro-life organization in our state, works hard to protect the unborn and advance a culture of life. You can show your support for NJRTL by purchasing raffle tickets next weekend after ALL Masses. Tickets are $10; 1st prize: 2020 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV ($42,000.00); 2nd Prize: ShopRite Gift Card $1,000.00; 3rd Prize: ShopRite GC $750.00; 4th Prize: ShopRite GC $500.00. You cannot lose when you are supporting work that saves lives and champions such a great cause!

This year our Critical Life Issues Conference (now Choices Matter - A Critical Life Conference) will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 and will run from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM. Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA at 8:30 AM at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 94 Somerset Street in New Brunswick. The Catholic Center at Rutgers in New Brunswick will be hosting this year’s event. The Conference will begin at 10:00 AM at 126 College Ave Student Center in New Brunswick. There is ample parking behind the Student Center. Speakers include: Tony and Ceil Levatino, Patricia Sandoval and Leah Darrow. The conference will feature a variety of exhibits and there will be Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day. You may register at rutgerscatholic.org for Choices Matter - A Critical Life Conference.

The Food Pantry can always use non-perishable items. Supermarket gift cards can also be used and can be dropped in the collection basket. Should you know of someone in need of non-perishable items, please call the Rectory at 908-526-2394. We are grateful for your support!

The Knitting Club meets every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the Church Basement/Classroom #3. Supplies are available. For information please call Charlotte at 908-526-0477.

Come to The Oratory Tricky Tray We are excited to announce that tickets for our Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle to be held on Sunday, November 3rd at Pierre’s Restaurant in South Brunswick are now available for purchase. Flyer order forms are available at all the exits or by downloading from our parish website. You can use this form to mail in your ticket orders. (The Holy Trinity Rectory has available for purchase 50/50 tickets at $5.00 each.) The Oratory is an autonomous community and funds raised at this event help to defray the tuition costs for our seminarians. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Anne-Marie Calderone, SO at amchef61@yahoo.com. There are hundreds of prizes just waiting for someone to win them; we hope it might be you so join us!

Adult Enrichment Classes: The Diocesan Office of Adult Formation will be offering Adult Enrichment classes each Wednesday starting October 23rd from 10 to 11:30am at the Diocesan Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. Fr. Glenn Comandini, S.T.D. will serve as the instructor and the course will be “Apologetics of the Catholic Faith.” The reading assignments will be from The Catechism of the Catholic Church. All are welcome! There is no fee, but registration is required. Call Angela at 732-562-1543 or register online at:

http://diometuchen.org/ongoing-faith-formation/online-registration.

MONTHLY EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR Sunday, October 20th at 3:30pm / St. Ann’s Church, Raritan

The Oratorian community invites everyone to take part in a Eucharistic Holy Hour offered on the third Sunday of each month. This hour of Adoration includes readings, song, and silent prayer, and concludes with Benediction. This month, the Holy Hour will be held on Sunday, October 20th at 3:30pm in St. Ann’s Church in Raritan.

October 19 Ethnic Dinner (Polish) October 20 Eucharistic Holy Hour (St. Ann’s) October 21/23 Altar Server Pizza Recruitment Drive October 23 St. Philip Neri (Holy Trinity~2nd in Series) October 24 Halloween Party October 26/27 NJ Right to Life Raffle November 2 Mass of Remembrance November 2/3 Pennies from Heaven (Somerville Columbiettes) November 3 Oratory Tricky Tray Nov. 9/10,16/17 “Basket of Cheer” Chances November 17 “Ziti for the Needy”