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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.
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!
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 are located at all entrances of the church. Monetary donations are also accepted. Please send monetary donations to the Rectory—Clearly Marked For Clothing Drive. All donations are due by Sunday, November 24. A warm thank you in advance from the St. Genevieve’s Helping Hands Group.
CUB SCOUTS ARE SELLING
THANKSGIVING PIES
Cub Scout Pack 23 is taking orders for Thanksgiving pies. The pies will be baked by Pinho’s Bakery and are available at a cost of $20 each. They are available in 7 varieties: apples, pumpkin, cherry, blueberry, peach, coconut custard and sugar free apple. Pies can be ordered until November 19 and will be available for pick up at St. Genevieve’s Church on the evenings of November 26 and 27. Orders can be placed after Masses in the back of church on November 16-17; in the church hall or Wednesday evening from 7-8:30pm; by using the order form found at the doors of the church or webfoottroop@gmail.com.
Dear Parishioners,
As we enter the later stages of November, and as we approach the start of Advent, our Mass readings take a somewhat chilling turn. All of a sudden we are faced with Jesus talking about the end of all things, both on a galactic scale and, more importantly, our own personal ends as well. These passages serve as a powerful warning to each of us that we must be ready at any given time to meet God.
Certainly this is a discomforting message; it is not what we want to hear, and certainly not something we want to think about. But think about it, we must, because it is going to happen if we like it or not. Ultimately, these are also very useful readings because they give us ample warning to prepare. On that day of days, when we stand before God, none of us will be able to use the excuse that we didn’t know about it. The real question for us is how best can we get ready? How deeply do we believe in the power of the cross and Resurrection?
Speaking of the end of November, please remember that on Thanksgiving Day we will celebrate Mass at 9:00 am. While we always have a very nice congregation that morning, there is always room for more, so please make every effort to join us with your entire families. There is no more appropriate way to celebrate the day than by being together as a parish family first, before we go to our individual families.
Lastly, please mark your calendars for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is normally celebrated on December 8. This year, because that is a Sunday, the feast, and the obligation to attend Mass, is moved to Monday, December 9th. It is the Patronal Feast of the United States and an important day for us to be here. More information will be forthcoming.
Have a great week, and thank you for being an important part of St. Genevieve’s Parish!
Father 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.
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
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
SAVE THE DATE
December 8 after the 10:30 Mass
The St. Gen’s Helping Hands Group is in search of all interested bakers for our Merry Christmas Cookie Stroll for Parishioners!! We are seeking YOU !—If interested in donating cookies, please contact Kelly at kamteacher1994@gmail.com or call 908-447-3018
WE’RE SCOUTING FOR FOOD
The Scouts are again collecting food for the homeless and needy. On Saturday, November 23, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of St. Genevieve's Parish will be collecting food throughout the Elmora area. Please be as generous as possible. All food collected will be given to food pantries and assistance agencies for distribution locally. Because of the size of this project, the Scouts must limit themselves to the area bounded by Westfield Avenue, Stiles Street, Morris Avenue, the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and Galloping Hill Road. Please leave your donations in a bag or box marked "Boy Scouts" on your front porch or steps, visible from the road, by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23. If you live outside of the collection area, but wish to donate, you can bring your contributions, including frozen turkeys, turkey breasts or hams, to the parking lot behind the Rectory between 9:30 and noon on that Saturday. Questions can be directed to Dan Bernier, Scoutmaster, (908) 451-1948 or webfoottroop@gmail.com
BOY SCOUTS TO SELL WREATHS
The Boy Scouts of St. Genevieve’s Troop 23 are again selling Christmas wreaths and grave blankets. The holiday items will be on sale in the church parking lot after all Sunday Masses from Nov. 24 until Dec 15. The products are of a good quality and are sold at a reasonable price. In addition, there will again be a self-serve contactless option 7 days per week, in the church parking lot.
Please support the activities of our award-winning Scout troop which teaches character, citizenship and physical fitness to the youth of our area .
