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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.
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.
Finally, today’s bulletin contains our annual financial statement, which by Church law, I am required to publish once a year. The numbers are clear and, I assure you, honest, we practice full transparency, and have no secrets.
Once again, our Sunday collection continues to decline, which is concerning especially because the number of people at mass is actually increasing. Are you supporting your parish properly? I have made no secret that were it not for our school rental, we would be in serious trouble, and these numbers would confirm that. I am profoundly grateful for all you do to help our parish and pray God’s blessings upon all of you.
Fr. Armand
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.
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 will be located at all entrances of the church starting in October! Monetary donations are also accepted. Please send monetary donations to the Rectory—Clearly Marked For Clothing Drive. All donations are due by Sunday, November 30. A warm thank you in advance from the St. Genevieve’s Helping Hands Group.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Third Annual Christmas Benefits Concert
Sunday, December 14th @ 3pm
Church of the Assumption.
Chris Panella will be performing Christmas & Holiday Classics. Chris and his musical ensemble have a special ability to spark the Christmas spirit in their audiences. Come and be part of the fun.
Tickets ($25) and sponsorship forms are available at the rectory. This year we have not only included memorial sponsorships for the deceased but also added “in honor of ______” to pay tribute to a special living individual.
Please consider being a sponsor and getting a sponsor. Each level of sponsorship provides tickets to the Christmas concert. Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars to Join Us !!
December 7—Cookie Stroll—Come stroll through a wonderland of homemade holiday cookies—enjoy samples and sweet fellowship
January 11—Soup Stroll—Warm up your winter with a variety of delicious homemade soups—there’s something for every taste!
February 1—Mardi Gras Celebration—Laissez les bons temps roulez! Come enjoy jambalaya, gumbo, and festive fun for all!
May 3—Pancake Breakfast—Bring your appetite and enjoy a hearty helping of homemade pancakes served with a side of good company!
Interested in donating?
Please contact Kelly@kamteacher1994@gmail.com
CAFÉ GENS IS BACK!
Join us 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, crafts and other activities during Café Gens in Karen’s Corner. These supervised activities are provided after the 10:30 Mass until noon each week. Please join us and bring a friend!
SCOUT NEWS!
The Scouts are again collecting food for the homeless and needy. On Saturday, November 22, 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 22. 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.
CUB SCOUTS ARE SELLING PINHO PASTRIES FOR THANKSGIVING
Cub Scout Pack 23 is taking orders for Thanksgiving pastries baked by Pinho’s Bakery of Roselle. The pastries include 5 varieties of large muffins, cinnamon rolls, and their famous custard cups! Pastries can be ordered until November 18 and will be available for pick up at St. Genevieve’s Church on the evenings of November 25 and November 26. Orders can be placed after Masses in the back of church on November 8-9 and November 15-16; in the church hall any Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.; by using the order form found at the doors of the church; or by emailing webfoottroop@gmail.com.
Cub Scout Pack 23 and Boy Scout Troop 23 have served the youth of St. Genevieve’s parish and the surrounding area for over 60 years. The pastry sale will provide funds that will be used to provide another exciting year of Cub Scouting activities for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade. To learn more about the Scouting program at St. Genevieve’s Church, contact Cubmaster Dan Bernier at 908-451-1948 or webfoottroop@gmail.com
COAT DRIVE
Our Confirmation students will be starting their annual coat drive at the end of November. There will be boxes in the back and side of the church to drop off any gently worn coats you are able to donate. Thank you!
Starts—11-29-25 Ends— 01-4-26
