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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 wish to truly thank all those who helped to put together, and participate in, last weeks Soup Stroll. What a fun event, and what talented cooks we have in our parish. A special word of thanks to our Confirmation Students who helped serve all the delicious soups. Moments like this truly help bring us together as a parish community and although we have them after the 10:30 Mass on Sunday, they are well worth the time and effort to come back for if you attend another mass. I’ve said it before, but being a parish is much more than just what happens in the church upstairs. What we do downstairs, or outside, is equally important. Please don’t ever feel excluded or unwelcome to any event we host, they are all done for you.
Please watch this bulletin, or listen to announcements for news of upcoming events; we hope to see you there!
Last Sunday, I wrote that His Eminence, Cardinal Tobin released a Pastoral Letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark entitled We Are His Witnesses. This letter outlined new pathways for the Archdiocese of Newark which are rooted in Pope Francis’ call for pastoral conversion, discipleship and synodality. It reflects on our shared journey of faith and calls us to embrace renewal, collaboration and missionary outreach. This multi-year initiative will guide us in shaping a vibrant, hopeful future for our Church community.
Since the outcome of the process described in this letter will affect our parish, along with all the others in the future, I strongly encourage you to read the Cardinals letter in its entirety. It can be found in both English and Spanish at www.rcan.org. Please take the time to read and pray over this important document.
As more information becomes available, I will certainly keep you informed.
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
SUMMER VACATION!
If you are already actively preparing your plans for
summer 2025, or just open to ideas, I have a great suggestion for you! After last summers wonderful trip to Greece and Turkey, this year we are offering something somewhat closer to home, a bit less expensive and a lot cooler: The Wonders of Alaska! From July 9-21, 2025 why not join some of your fellow parishioners and new friends 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.
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 already filling, 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
PRO-LIFE MINISTRY NEWS
Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. It was first proclaimed so in January 1984 by President Ronald Reagan and celebrated on the Sunday prior to January 22nd which is the anniversary of the supreme court decision that made abortion legal in the US. Churches continue to recognize the third Sunday in January as an opportunity to speak up for the rights of
the unborn.
This Wednesday, January 22, the Church in the United States observes the annual “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” This day is set aside to pray for the legal protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to human dignity through abortion. All are welcome to join in the special Masses of the day.
The 52nd Annual March-for-Life in Washington, DC will be held on Friday, January 24th with the theme: Together, We Gather to Celebrate Life. Please pray for all the “marchers” and for the unborn; follow the March live on EWTN TV or social media at March for Life. Interested in attending? For Bus info call (908) 355-7686.
CHILI STROLL & 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:
February 2: Chili Stroll! Come and sample some delicious, homemade chili. The Helping Hands Group also accepts donations of parishioners homemade Chili!
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!
Any questions or interest in donating Chili, please reach out to Kelly at kamteacher1994@gmail.com
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
