Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, September 16

Vigil Mass

5:00 p.m. + Corinne Cebula

Sunday, September 17

8:30 a.m. + Bennie Lewinski

10:00 a.m. + Ferrullo Family

5:00 p.m. People of the Parish

Monday, September 18

7:30 a.m. +Joseph DeStefano

Tuesday, September 19

7:30 a.m. +Alan Magee

Wednesday, September 20

Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon,&Paul Chong Ha-sang

5:00 p.m. +Ernest Nardone

+Werner Wueste

+Joann Cordes

Thursday, September 21

St. Matthew

7:30 a.m. +Alipio Rodrigues

Friday, September 22

7:30 a.m. +Ester Dow

Saturday, September 23 Vigil Mass

5:00 p.m. +Adam Mongelli

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, September 24

8:30 a.m. People of the Parish

10:00 a.m. +Joseph Banaciski

5:00 p.m. +Thelma Michaloski

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for September

Stewardship – Time, Talent & Treasure

Collection for September 17 - $ 5,635.50

Mail Donations $ 665.00

Please remember Corpus Christi Parish

in your will and estate planning.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s” - ROMANS 14:8 This is the essence of stewardship – everything we have and everything we are is gift from God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts that God has given us, especially our very own lives. Pray to God, daily, and ask Him how He wants you to use the gifts He has given you.

Week of September 16-22

MEMORIAL AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS

+Candle For Mary +

Laura DePinho

Offerings are available for a loved one or special intention. Call the parish office for details.

Forming your Faith…….. We are excited to announce that Corpus Christi Church has become a partner in an exciting 24/7 on-line web-based digital formation series called FORMED, produced by the Augustine Institute and Iganatius Press. This series is designed to help adults grow in their faith at all levels – how we think, how we pray, and how we live. Better yet, access is FREE to all of our parishioners and their families anywhere, anytime on computers, tablets, or phones. Register free using our Parish Code ZD3P77.

Thank you for your generosity for the Peter’s Pence Fall Collection that was taken up last weekend. A total of $1,837.00 was collected.

GOING TO THE HOSPITAL?

If you or a member of your family are in the hospital and would like a priest to come to visit or to receive the sacramental anointing of the sick, please call the parish office to arrange for visitation. Additionally, you may wish to alert the Hospital’s Pastoral Care Office at the hospital to arrange for sustained sacramental visitation as well. There is a chaplain on call 24 hours a day to serve in hospital patients.

Joyce Hanula, John Gregor,

Kristin Rein, Noel Gowran

Susan Wiecek Shecter, Mary Alai,

Helen Kovacs, Claire Watson,

Maria Rossi, Joe Rossi,Maria C Silva,

Renee Giliberti, Marie Bodnar,

Phyllis Mason, Marilyn Rinfret, Louis Kadubic,

Fr. Ed Flanagan, Roger Gregor, Peggy Reynolds,

Margaret Drack, Luke Mayell, Pauline Burak,

Cheryl Hayes, DeAnn Morgan, Emerson Harper,

Patricia Doyle, Rebecca Rannazzisi, Mary Ann Pillo,

Debbie Canuso-Danley, Gloria Gregor-Hughes,

Catherine Cantasano, Mary Ann Laskoski,

Patricia Ronan, Josephine Dehlinger, James Lackett, Jr.

Florence Unverzagt, Antoinette Rossi, Kathleen McGreevy,

Karen Kleinschmidt, Carol Ostrowski, Genevieve Mroczko.

Please keep us updated on your loved ones.

Please note at any time, you may begin ON LINE GIVING by logging on to our website:

ON LINE GIVING Our thanks to the many families that have signed up for Online Giving! If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the convenience of giving to your parish online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made. You may even view your giving history just by logging in Visit our website: www.corpuschristisouthriver.org – and get started.

A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.”

This program is designed to help men and women work through the grief that one experiences in reaction to the loss of a loved one. Through education and confidential mutual support, we will come to understand that the grieving process has elements common to everyone though our losses are unique to each person. As we travel this journey together, we will learn coping skills, begin to find new strengths within and hope to ease our way on this journey. The group is open to all members of the community regardless of religious affiliation.

We will meet on THURSDAY for nine (9) weeks. There is no fee but pre-registration is required as the maximum number of participants is 15 people.

St. Ambrose Church 83 Throckmorton Lane,

Old Bridge, September 21, 2017 – 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Contact Parish Office 732-679-5666

This year’s Parish Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. Please save the date and join us for an afternoon get- together of food and fun. Help is always welcomed. The parish will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs. If you are interested in helping plan and organizing the event, please call the parish office. More info will follow in future bulletins.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be involved in the Yard Sale sponsored by the Sayreville Emergency Squad, 776 Washington Rd. Sayreville. The space fee, which will be paid by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, will help the Emergency squad pay for any equipment that is needed. All proceeds from the sale of donated items will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the poor of our community. is October 21. If you have any items to be donated (excluding clothing) it would be greatly appreciated. For information call either Henry 732-609-1315, Ann Marie 732-589-1576, Pam 732-432-0365 or Gail 732-254-7545.

Congratulations

Harry & Theresa Judson for celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 16, 2017.

Congratulations to

Larry & Katherine Anouna

Andy & Maritess Deitch

who will be renewing their wedding vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, at a special Evening Prayer Service.

“The right to life is the first among human rights.”

Pope Francis

Right to Life Raffle tickets are available at the parish office for $10.00 each. Please support New Jersey Right to Life’s Annual Card and Shop Rite Gift Card Raffle. Raffles will be sold after all masses the weekend of September 30-October 1.

Be a Champion for Catholic Charities – A community of individual, parish and corporate benefactors who support Catholic Charities’ vital programs and services for our neighbors in need.

Here are 2 ways to help; 10 join us for the 2017 Champions for Catholic Charities Dinner being held on Monday evening, October 16 at the Palace in Somerset Park and/or 2) purchase a Champion 50/50 Raffle ticket. For more information call 732-562-2438, email or visit www.diometuchen.org.champions. With your help, Catholic Charities is making a real difference in the lives of so many.

Corpus Christi Choir has begun practice for the church season on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Anyone interested in serving our parish through the ministry of music are welcome. Upcoming events include singing for Confirmation, Thanksgiving and Christmas. See Susan or any choir member for more information.

Community Clean Up Day – Take pride in your community and help remove waste from our parks and adjacent streets. Bring a team! Ask friends and family to join us! October 7, 9am-12pm – Volunteers to meet at Fitzpatrick’s Field – to volunteer, please contact

Traditional Irish Breakfast AOH Brian Boru Div. 14

September 23, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon at the South River American Legion Post 214, 265 Whitehead Ave.

South River – Donation $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the door. Children free. Ticket and information call 908-227-0834. Tricky Tray from 12 til complete.

Many volunteers are needed for our upcoming celebration of the parishes 75th Anniversary. This could require as little as an hour or two to being a full, active member throughout the entire process. Whatever time you can give, we will accept. Some of the programs we have in place where help is needed:

Fundraising Committee- several fundraisers throughout the next year and a half to help offset the cost of our 75th Anniversary Celebrations. A tricky tray in April, Meatball Dinner in Fall, Cookie Walk in December, Golf Outing in Spring and many other fun events.

Youth Events Committee – special events aimed at our younger parishioners to share the history and pass along the legacy of Corpus Christi.

School Alumni Committee – we would love to have former Corpus Christi School alumni share in this celebration, If you are an alumni or just great at tracking people down, we could use your help.

75th Anniversary Gala Committee – we plan to celebrate with a dinner dance in September, 2019.

Dedication/Program Book Committee – We need assistance in the historical research, layout, ad sales, and promotion of the book.

Interviews – we are looking for parishioners who have information to share about our parish. If you have been a long time member or simply have some interesting facts/stories to share please contact the rectory.

If you can help in any way, please call the parish office.