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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.
Dear Parishioners,
I’m sure most of you have experienced this with your own homes, but did you ever notice that it just never ends? As soon as you get something fixed, and think you can relax for a moment, something else goes wrong and it’s time for more repairs and more money. Well, multiply that by the size and age of our buildings and you get an idea of my life recently. We just finished the major part of the church renovations, when, wham, the boiler needed complete replacement. We replaced the boiler, thankfully just in time for a brutally cold winter, and now have been hit with another major problem.
A few weeks ago some water damage was seen in one of the upstairs rooms in the rectory, fortunately not one of the priests rooms. Upon investigation a leak was found in the roof which we wanted to fix as soon as possible. It turns out that the entire roof of the rectory needs to be completely replaced, a temporary patch will hold for now, but will only cause more problems later if not correctly addressed. It turns out that no major repairs have been done to the roof since the rectory was built, over 50 years ago. I guess you could say that we got our moneys worth out of it, but time has finally run out. In conjunction with the Office of Property Management of the Archdiocese we are soliciting bids and gathering more information, hopefully we will come to a decision quickly.
Right now, it is too cold and the weather too uncertain to begin work, but to avoid further and ongoing damage, we will need to move quickly once mother nature begins to cooperate.
As always, I will keep you totally informed as we move forward. It is your parish, these are your buildings and you deserve to know exactly what is going on.
Sincerely,
Fr. Armand
CAFÉ GEN’S IS BACK!
The communal experience of Mass is continued downstairs in the church hall at Café Genevieve. Please come down 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, coloring pages, craft projects and other activities during Café Genevieve in Karen’s Corner. These supervised activities are provided after the 10:30 Mass until noon each week. Please join us!
If any organization, family or group of friends would like to host Café Genevieve two or three times each year, please contact Dan Bernier at 908-451-1948 and he will fit you into the schedule.
BECOMING CATHOLIC
If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Catholic church, or was baptized Catholic but never received Confirmation or First Communion and would like to find out how, please contact the Rectory at (908)351-4444. Thank you.
Webby’s 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 Fall 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.
STOCK UP NOW ON FIREWOOD
ALASKA IS CALLING!
The initial response to our summer Alaska cruise has been very strong, and our space is filling quickly. If you are looking for a wonderful vacation this year, why not join us from July 9-21, 2025 on a wonderful 11 day cruise to the awesome beauty that is our 49th state, Alaska.
Departing from Seattle, Washington, you will visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Haines and Victoria B.C. as well as the natural wonders of Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm and Misty Fjords National Monument. It is truly an unforgettable experience and a life-changing opportunity.
Haven’t you always wanted an up close experience of humpback whales, orca, bald eagles, bears and moose? Have you ever tried freshly caught salmon and king crab? Well, now you can, and much more.
Full color brochures containing all the information and prices (air, cruise, hotel and all transfers) are available at the parish office, or simply speak to Fr. Armand for more details. Space is filling quickly, so please do not delay. I hope to hear from you!
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
The Elizabeth Knights of Columbus, Council 253, will hold three Friday Fish Fry’s this Lent: March 7, March 21 and April 11, all from 5:30pm to 8pm. A choice of fish or baked ziti will be offered.
Dinners are $15 and are available to eat-in or take-out.
Please call the council at (908)355-2253 with any questions or to place your orders.
2024 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
If you would like to request a copy of your 2024 contributions to the Church kindly e-mail stgens@optonline.net, or call (908) 351-4444 during normal business hours. Please give us two business days notice to have this ready for you. We will be happy to mail it to you. Please note if you made a donation to the “Tree of Life” in the year 2024, that donation has a posting date of 12/31/24 and is listed under the fund of “Special Donation.” Thank you
TOILETRIES DRIVE
The Confirmation candidates of St. Genevieve’s Church are collecting toiletries for the needy. Items such as shampoo, bar soap, toothpaste/brush, dental floss, deodorant, pocket-sized Kleenex, disposable wipes, etc. can be dropped off in the box in back of church. We thank you for your generosity. This drive will run from February 1 thru March 1.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
PANCAKE BREAKFASTS
Mark Your Calendars!!
The Helping Hands Group of St. Genevieve is proud to announce three upcoming events following the 10:30 Masses on the following dates:
March 2—Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast! Join us for a stack of homemade pancakes and other treats to celebrate Mardi Gras!
May 4 - Pancake Breakfast! Join us for a stack of homemade pancakes and other treats!
