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Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:30 pm (Anticipated Mass)

Sunday: 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am*, 12:00 noon

*Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Weekdays & Saturdays: 7:00 & 8:30 AM

Morning Prayer: 8:15 am (Mon-Sat)

Website: www.ihmparish.net

Served by: Rev. William Halbing, Pastor

Rev. Antonio Kuizon, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Stephen Toth, Weekend Assist.

Jeanne Fox - Director of Religious Ed.

(ihmreled@aol.com)

Katie Wills - Music Minister

Matt Boyle - Youth Minister

(matt@ihmym.com)

Felicia Levine, Pastoral Associate

For Adult Catechesis MISSION STATEMENT

“We reach out to all through prayer and service, as we live our

Catholic faith in Christ with Mary”

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From the Pastor’s desk:

Building on Archbishops Myers’ pastoral letter and

the readings of this Sunday, it is good to comment

further. Repeating, the marriage covenant is only

between a man and a woman. In Genesis Chapter 2,

the man is the first created human being. His role is

to be High Priest of the family. The man is to guard,

protect and work for this family. The man is the

spiritual head of the family not the woman. In this

context , the Lord institutes the sacredness of

marriage. This is the first covenant of the Bible. It

reflects God’s sovereign desire to be with us in a

forever sustainable relationship. This is the reason

God hates divorce for He never wants us even for a

moment to be separated from Him. No wonder

Adam’s words are “at last bone of my bones and

flesh of my flesh”. Adam is saying that his wife is

his very essence. This is what we are all to be in

Jesus Christ.

There is an ancient Jewish belief that when the first

woman was formed from Adam’s rib, she came to

Adam walking on the leaves and beautiful music was

heard. Marriage is truly the two becoming one.

What a union of three - God, the husband and the

wife. The husband is never a master putting down

his wife. They walk in mutual fidelity together

showing Jesus and the Church. I direct you to

Ephesians 5:21. Man and woman must be clear on

their distinct roles. In the confusion of the hour in

which we live this often is not seen. So again, man

is only to be married to a woman. This is still what

the Church calls Holy Matrimony. When a couple

gets married it is for two basic reason 1) love 2) to

have children. This is God’s plan. This is God’s

way.

I want to honor those in our IHM community who

are a great example of marriage stability. To those

who struggle in their marriages, I pray that God will

sustain you with His grace.

Yours in the Eucharist,

Fr. Bill

Stewardship Reflection - October 7, 2012

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time “The man gave names to all the cattle, all the

birds of the air, and all wild animals; but none proved

to be the suitable partner for the man.” (Genesis 2:20)

The creation story reminds us that from the very

beginning of time God put the entire world into our

care. We are called to be God’s stewards - offering our

service and our sacrifice for the benefit of all.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular!

We are organizing a bus trip to the Radio

City Christmas Spectacular!

Save the Date: Wednesday, Dec 12th

We will attend the 11 am show and stop for lunch on the

return trip. The trip cost is in the $110 range depending on

the number of participants. Please call the office

to RSVP.

Are You Ready to Party?

Come join your friends at the 2nd annual

Party with the Pastors!

When: Friday, Oct 26 from 7 pm - 11 pm

Where: Italian American Hall - 1976 Valley

Ave., Scotch Plains

Cost: $50 per person

All proceeds will benefit the St. Bartholomew

Academy Financial Aid Fund. Join us for a

delightful evening of food prepared by our pastors.

There will be fun and prizes, too. The reservation

deadline is Oct 10. We are putting together our

IHM tables so if you want to join us, call Jeanne

Fox on 908 889-2100.

For donations to the Tricky Tray or Silent Auction,

contact Donna Gartner on 908 327-0361

Parish Upcoming Events -

Keep an eye on the Bulletin! Wednesday, Oct 17 at 7 pm: “Demonstration Mass” Fr.

Bill will explain all of the parts of the Mass as he says it.

Monday, Oct 22 at 7 pm - Healing Mass

Fr. Bill will be praying over people individually. This is not

the same as our traditional Anointing Mass where you

receive the anointing of the sick. That will be during Advent

on December 1.

Review of the Catechism - Coming in November

to celebrate the Year of Faith, Fr. Bill will teach on the

Catechism.

Triduum for the Feast of the Immaculate

Conception: December 5,6 & 7 with guest speakers.

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Mass Intentions

Sunday October 7

7:45 AM James McDonald, Jr. + Dennis Kerrigan & Kathleen Donner

9:00 AM Dorothy Gornowski + By The Gander Family

10:30 AM Alexander Tango+ By The Leporiere Family

12:00 PM Dec’d Members of Symczyk

& Mannell Families

By the Lewis Family

Monday October 8

7:00 AM William P. Duthie, Jr. + By the Duthie Family

8:30 AM Dec’d Members of Bielawski

Family

By Mary Young

Tuesday October 9

7:00 AM Barbara Hines Kerekes + By Bob Kerekes

8:30 AM Clara A. Holt + By Piasecki Family

4:00 PM John Kroll+ By Jerry & Barbara Hughes & family

Wednesday October 10

7:00 AM Joseph & Anna Eisenbeil+ By Joan Guarino

8:30 AM John Jackson + By wife, Philomena

Thursday October 11

7:00 AM Joseph Gulotta+ By Martin & Rose Palamar

8:30 AM Elizabeth McKenna+ By Virginia Leone

Friday October 12

7:00 AM Gilbert Guarino+ By Joan Guarino

8:30 AM Olga & Frank Sisca+ By Lee Gillingham

Saturday October 13

7:00 AM Bridget Hennessey+ By Mary Beth Burke

8:30 AM Mr. John Baker+ By Vincent & Rosemarie McCallion

5:30 PM People of the Parish

Sunday October 14

7:45 AM Judy Considine+ By the Hunt Family

9:00 AM Eva Vekassy+ By the O’Sullivan Family

10:30 AM Americo Pace + By wife, Marge

12:00 PM James H. Farrell+ By Leo & Helen Peer & family

Carl Stoffers, Jennifer Torlucci,

Brian Seifert, Eileen Kreeger,

Robert Zeck, Gregory

Collantes, Jean Hilton, Albert

Fischer, Jr., Mary Hughes,

Renato Razal, Rosario Razal,

Hilda Pizza, Larry Biunno,

Alexandra Kondaris, Stephen

Urban, Pauline Johnson, Eileen

Parrelli, Theresa Pesserl,

Kathy Nelson Curialle, Palma

Veninata, Paule Katz, Ralph

Croat, Kaitlyn Fitzgerald,

Joseph Fitzgerald, James J.

Dowdell, Paul & Carol

Cassidy, Douglas Wraith,

Geraldine Smith, Colleen

Guidera, John Brown, Rosalyn

Ermilio, Brianna Bove, Claire

Burke, Robert Jennings, David

Salvacion, Pat Dillon, Dr.

Schultz, Joe DiProspero, Jean

Hilton, Ray Bisogno, David

Hilton, Joseph Clarke,

Kathleen Clarke, Elsie &

Ernest Blanchette, Lottie Troy

and all those who are seriously

ill. Please note: The hospital does not call to advise us if a parishioner is a patient. The

only way we have of knowing is if a family

member calls to advise us. We only place the name on the sick list if a family member

requests it. When a person has

recuperated please call to advise us so that their name can be removed.

Roda Diego

Sanctuary Light -

Week of October 7

The Sanctuary Light

will burn this week:

Donaleski &

Urban Families

By Bill & Donna Donaleski

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Religious Education

Religious Education classes have begun. If you

still haven’t registered, please call Mrs. Fox.

Sundays: Oct 14, 21 & 28; Tuesdays.: Oct 16, 23 & 30

No CCD the week of Oct 7th.

Family Catechesis: 12 noon Mass - Oct 28

Sacrament Preparation:

First Reconciliation:

Parent Meeting - Tues, Oct 16 @7:30 pm in the Church

First Communion:

Parent meeting will be in the Spring.

Confirmation Prep:

Year One (8th grade) - Monday, Oct 15 at 7 pm in

the Fr. Byrne Auditorium. We will have a guest

speaker. The parents are welcome to attend.

Year Two (9th grade) - Saturday, October 27

4:00 - 5:15 pm - Class, then Mass at 5:30 pm

Thank you…

I would like to thank everyone in our IHM family for

your prayers and cards following my surgery this

summer. Also, special thanks to the Caring Ministry

who provided meals for us until I was back on my feet

again….Jeanne

Website: www.ihmparish.net and click on the Religious Ed

tab for all schedules. Mrs. Fox can be reached on 908 889-

2102 x23; Alice on x21 - EMAIL: ihmreled@aol.com

Academy in Action

Earlier this month, the St. Bartholomew

Academy community offered its prayers and thoughts to

the victims of September 11, 2001. The students and

faculty offered a moment of silence and lessons were

taught throughout the school to help the children

understand the significance of 9/11/01.

Many of the students in Mrs. Conroy’s 6th grade class

were born around the time of this tragedy in American

history. Their history lesson this September 11 was

focused on learning what happened 11 years ago and

why it is so important for them to never forget. Each

student was given a blank square of paper and asked to

write an original poem or message or to draw a picture.

They were told to keep the victims of the tragedy in

mind, honor the heroes or show their feelings for the

United States. They proudly displayed their work and

the quilt served as a beautiful memorial in the hallway

for all to see and remember.

Mrs. Stetin’s 3rd grade class read a story about the John

J. Harvey, the historic fireboat built in 1930's. It was

used to help fight fires burning on 9/11 after the

hydrants at ground zero were destroyed. They discussed

all of the heroes of that day and celebrated them. Each

child also made a quilt square that represented the

events on 9/11 and even though they weren't alive on

that day in 2001, the 3rd graders now know the history

and understand that out of something very bad, good can

emerge.

The Parents’ Guild We are looking for a few people willing to be part of a

family oriented program. We are planning events for

our parish families including:

Trick or Trunk, A Thanksgiving Food Drive,

Breakfast with Santa, Movie Nights, Pancake

Breakfast to name a few. If you are interested in

working with the Parents’ Guild, please contact the

office on 889-2100.

Something big is here at IHM….

Middle School Kickoff - October 12 in the Church

Basement….Please join us!

Over the next week, IHM Life Teen will be collecting

new or gently used children’s pajamas/night gowns from

six months up to kids’ size 12 for the Anthony House in

Jersey City. Please bring donations to the main office

this week. Thanks for your generosity.

For all the latest events, updates and blog posts, check

out www.ihmym.com. Join us on Facebook (fb.me/

ihmym) and follow us on Twitter (@ihmym) for all the

latest updates!!

Catholic High School Open Houses

If you have a student ready to enter high school, the

following is a list of open houses.

Mother Seton Reg. High School - Oct 21

Union Catholic Reg. High School - Oct 4

Oratory Prep - Oct 4;Oak Knoll - Oct 13

St. Benedicts - Oct. 13;Seton Hall Prep - Oct 28

Stop by one of our schools to see what Catholic high

school is all about!

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Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, and Altar Servers

Week of October 13 & 14

CLOW - G & A Carlino

Sat-Sun

Lectors Extraordinary

Bread

Ministers

Cup

Altar

Servers

5:30 pm

St. Onge

P Hennessy

K Mitchell

J O’Donnell

A Schaffernoth

D Kelly C & O

Donahue

T & D

Rogers

7:45 am

Loop

E Berka

S Berka

J Conforti

E Wagner

M & K

Ryan

9:00 am

Apgar

A Coquia

A Moffitt N

E Murphy N

E Sullivan N

M Miller B McNamara

C Piesch

E Chrystal

10:30 am

Davis

D Alexandre

S Bishop

J Loop S

B Swisher

H Fortunato

S Kelley

M Kelley

J Naugle

R & F

Carlino

R Lewis M Carrascoso

12:00

noon

Ritter

L Gillingham

M Lundgren

J Sapienza

T Sapienza

V Savoca

C & T

Clancy R Hernandez

Parish Information

Religious Education Classes

Fall/Winter Session

Tuesdays: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Sundays: 8:45 am - 10:15 am

Summer Academy Dates: TBD for 2013

Baptisms: Please call the office.

Prep: Oct 7 Baptisms: Oct 21

Adoration Chapel:

Open: Weekdays: 9 am - 10 pm;

Saturdays: 9 am - 2 pm

Chapel Closed: Oct 8; Nov 6; Nov 22 &

23; Dec 24/25 & 31

Marriage:

Appointments should be made at least one

year in advance. Contact the priest about a

date and Pre-Cana information.

New Parishioners:

Registration forms are available on the

website www.ihmparish.net or stop by the

office in the Nazareth Center. (8 am - 8

pm)

Ministry to the Sick & Homebound

Please notify the parish office of those who

are sick or homebound, in hospitals or are

unable to worship. For urgent calls, call

908 889-2100 at any time.

Reconciliation

Saturdays: 5:00-5:30 pm;

Sundays: 10:00-10:30 am;

Arrangements can be made at any time for

private confession. Please call the office.

Parish School

St. Bartholomew’s Academy 322-4265

Immaculate Heart of Mary Website:

www.ihmparish.net

Ashbrook Ministers : 2nd & 4th week of the Month

Oct 14 - A Moffitt, E Murphy, E Sullivan

Oct 28 - D Donaleski, B Perfilio, E Whitehorne

Senior Housing: 10/14 J Loop; 10/21 B Swisher; 10/27 C Fahrman

Rosary Altar Society

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, November 6 at 1:00 PM - The Rosary Altar Society will

have a general membership meeting. The meeting will be a

“Members Only” meeting. Planned activities include “Free” Bingo

with prizes and a “Make Your Own Sundae” social. Please note that

this is a “daytime” meeting. Come & enjoy.

Annual Dues - Rosarians are encouraged to send $25 dues to

Minnie Dobbs, 1581 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Thank

you for your consideration.

Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen & Shelter - Rosarians are

welcome to bring items to the monthly meetings. A receptacle will

be provided at the “sign in” door. Antoinette Guarna & Betty

Swisher will facilitate delivery to the shelter...Thank you!

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Calendar of Events: Sunday, October 7 10:10 am - Bible Sharing

10:30 am - CLOW

10:30 am - RCIA

1:30 pm - Baptismal Prep Class

3:00 pm - Blessing of Animals

Monday, October 8 - Office Closed

Tuesday, October 9 9:00 am - Tuesday Coffee

1:30 pm - Great Adventure Bible Study

4:00 pm - Senior Housing

7:00 pm - RCIA

7:30 pm - Teen Core Meeting

7:30 pm - Great Adventure Bible Study (off-site)

Wednesday, October 10 11:00 am - Food Pantry Open

10:00 am - Great Adventure Bible Study

4:30 pm - Children’s Choir

7:00 pm - Great Adventure (off-site)

7:30 pm - Adult Choir

Thursday, October 11 9:45 am - Thursday Prayer Group 1:00 pm - Great Adventure Bible Study (off-site) 7:30 pm - Bible Study, Nazareth Center

Friday, October 12 7:00 pm - Life Teen Middle School Kickoff

Saturday, October 13

No Events

Sunday, October 14 - Fellowship Sunday 8:45 am - CCD

10:10 am - Bible Sharing

10:30 am - RCIA

10:30 am - CLOW

2:00 pm - 3rd Order of St. Francis

Collection for 9/30: $16,135.92 - Thank you!

Adult Faith

Spotlight on...RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Do you know someone who would like to explore

the Catholic faith? Have you been baptized in the

faith but have yet to complete the initiation sacraments

of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation as an adult?

This year, we welcome the continued faith formation of Dawne

Anderson Lambert, who joined us as a candidate in the RCIA

last spring.

If you would like more information about RCIA, please contact

Felicia Levine at 908 889-2100 or fslevine@gmail.com.

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Oct 28 after 10:30 am

Mass. Join us in the Nazareth Center Lounge.

Upcoming Events

Food Pantry Just a reminder that the food pantry is

always in need of items. Our regular

collection is the second Sunday of the month. Many of the

food pantries in our area are experiencing a great shortage

so please be generous if you can. Our needs this month

include crackers, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, canned/

bottled gravy, soup, pasta and sauce, apples juice and dish

detergent.

In addition, monetary donations are always welcome as

well as grocery gift cards to any of our local

stores. Thank you as always for your generosity.

Some dates to note: Catholic Charities - International Adoption Information

Meeting - Sat., Nov 17, 2012 10 am-12 pm Engelhard Hall, 499

Belgrove Dr. (Back entrance in parking lot) Kearny, NJ - To

register: (201) 246-7378

Our Ladies Prayer Vigil For Life - Sat., Oct 13, 2012 at 7

pm - St. Theresa of Avila 306 Morris Ave. Summit, NJ Mass at 7

pm.

World Youth Day - Rio de Janeiro 7/21/13-7/29/13

Call Fr. Bismarck Chau - Office of Youth & Young Adult

Ministry (201) 998-0088 x4147 chaubism@rcan.org

Come join the Mom’s Group.

Next meeting is on Oct 18 at 7:30 pm at St. Bart’s Academy

(the lower level). This is a meeting for moms that want to

enjoy a relaxing, fun evening of fellowship including

speakers and sharing of the joys of mothering.

Crop Walk - 2012 On Sunday, 10/14, IHM will join other houses of worship

in the annual Crop Walk. It begins at 2 pm at the Fanwood

Presbyterian Church. The walk is 3 miles or whatever you

can do. We need walkers and sponsors. Money goes to

alleviate world hunger. Please sign up to walk or sponsor

someone in the front vestibule of the church today!!

Women’s Cornerstone IV Retreat

On November 2 & 3, the women of St. Bartholomew and

IHM will “embrace their journey and walk with Jesus”

during the next Cornerstone retreat. Please join in this life

changing retreat. The retreat is given by women for

women. Give yourself the gift of Cornerstone. You will

be happy you did. Register now by calling Linda

Attanasio 322-5192 ext 112.