MASSES for the Week of SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 PRAY for the SICK and HOMEBOUND ALL INTENTIONS ARE FULLFILLED IN-CHURCH MASSES Sharon B., Carol Babice, Nelly Benedetti, Mary Carella, Alyssa

Sat., Sept. 25. WEEKDAY [25]; MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED Chaconis, Emanuel Chaconis, Antonio Costa, Margie Czillich, VIRGIN MARY ON SATURDAY Christopher Dommasch, Debra Embert, Charlene Edwards 8:00 am-(1)Mrs. Lucy T. Edwards, r/b Charlene Fattori;(2)Bertha Fattori, Marie Filidore, Renee Formica, Patricia Gardner, Ralph Piepszak, r/b Family Garzio, Robert & David Hibbs, K.A.P., Jean Kaczoroski, Mary Ann 4:30 pm-(1)Brenda O’Gara, r/b Mattonelli & O’Gara Families; Kardos, Charlotte Kerwick, Cynthia King, Josephine Laird, (2)Virginia Zuno, r/b Michael Pierce;(3)Patrick Moran, r/b Ronald & Robert Logrippo, Ferd “Fry” Mather, John Margicin, Kathleen Lombardo Ed McGinley, Ann Modica, Nick Montalbano, Mary N., Eemelo Sun., Sept. 26. TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Obleada, Robert & Maura O’Boyle, Jerome Posz, Marianne 7:30 am-(1)Abandoned Souls, r/b Jean Douglass;(2)William Shorter, Przemieniecki, Judith Pullman, E. Quinn, H. Quinn, Lauren r/b Maria Gonzalez Plummer, Patrick Rabatie, June Reinhardt, Mark Richardson, 9:30 am-(1)Lou Costa, Sr., r/b Wife, Ann;(2)Donna Lee Church, Laura Roefaro, Joan Sandy, Gail Schnorbus, Eileen Streight, r/b Frank & Carol Bresnen Pauline Tiscione, Mary Jane Williams, Rich Yasick 11:30 am-(1)Dianne Repko, r/b Beth & Rick Risoldi;(2)Frank Lucchesi, r/b Marijane Supal PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED 5:00 pm-(1)People of the Parish;(2)Carlo Capra, r/b Patti Willever Juan Flores, Peter Higgins, Aurora Kmiec and Jerry J. Natriello Mon., Sept. 27 MEMORIAL OF SAINT VINCENT de PAUL, PRIEST Requiescant in pace. 8:00 am-(1)Msgr. Lawrence Connaughton, r/b The Langstons; (2)Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, r/b St. Vincent de Paul Society; (3)Jean Tiscione, r/b Sister, Rosemarie & Charles Boyle Please join us in praying the Rosary every 12:00pm-(1)Anna & Joseph T. Pizzullo, r/b Joann & Family;(2)Anna morning prior to the 8:00 am Mass, Monday Bird, r/b Eileen Streight;(3)Lucille Santitoro, r/b Mattonelli Family Tues., Sept. 28. WEEKDAY [26]; MEMORIAL OF SAINT through Saturday at 7:30 am. WENCESLAUS, MARTYR; MEMORIAL OF SAINT LAWRENCE RUIZ AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS INTENTIONS of POPE FRANCIS for SEPTEMBER 8:00 am-(1)Intentions for Mary Carella, r/b Friends Pope’s Intention: An environmentally sustainable lifestyle. We pray 12:00 pm-(1)James J. Walker, Jr., r/b Dad;(2)Tony Gervasio, that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and r/b Merinda & Wayne Giles environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people Wed., Sept. 29. FEAST OF SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND who are resolutely committed to this. RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS. 8:00 am-(1)Intentions of Carol Bryce (Living), r/b Jean Douglass SAINTS of the WEEK 12:00 pm-(1)Charles Zoltanski, r/b Joseph Zoltanski;(2)Intentions of Monday, 9/27 - St. Vincent de Paul, Priest (1581-1660). "Those who Judith Pullman (Living), r/b Friends are resolved to depend utterly on God shall never be poor." 6:30 pm-(1)Anne Buttich, r/b Son, Richard Blatchford;(2)Anna Bird, Tuesday, 9/28 - St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs r/b Ellie Silvestro (17th century). "Because I am a Christian, I shall die for God." Wednesday, 9/29 - Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels. Thurs., Sept. 30. MEMORIAL OF SAINT JEROME, PRIEST, Michael- warrior against evil, protector of Israel and the Church; DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Gabriel-messenger who announced the births of John the Baptist 8:00 am-(1)Anthony Neil Gervasio and Jesus; Raphael-protected Tobias on his journey, a healer. 12:00 pm-(1)Clare Lucidi, r/b Husband, Greg;(2)Anthony Pizzuti, Thursday, 9/30 - St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church r/b Family;(3)Joan Otter, r/b Linda Marx (342-420) . "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of God." Fri., Oct. 1. MEMORIAL OF SAINT THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD Saturday, 10/1 - St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of JESUS, VIRGIN, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH the Church (1873-1897). "Love is repaid by love alone." 8:00 am-(1)Dennis Bryce, r/b Family 12:00 pm-(1)Frank Zoltanski, r/b Joseph Zoltanski;(2)Roger Henry, r/b Eileen Streight MASS READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sat., Oct. 2. MEMORIAL OF THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGEL Mon., 9/27 Zec 8:1-8;Ps 102:2,16-23;Lk 9:46-50 Tues., 9/28 Zec 8:20-23;Ps 87:1-7;Lk9:51-56 8:00 am-(1)People of the Parish;(2)Joseph A. Bryce, r/b Family Wed., 9/29 Dn 7:9-10,13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a;Ps 138:1-5;Jn 1:47-51 4:30 pm-(1)Sally Minar, r/b Best Friend, John;(2)Louis Tallone, Thu., 9/30 Neh 8:1-4a,5-6,7b-12;Ps 19:8-11;Lk 10:1-12 r/b Mr. & Mrs. Al Tallone;(3)Virginia Zuno, r/b Ray Pierce & Family Fri., 10/1 Bar 1:15-22;Ps 79:1b-5,8-9;Lk 10:13-16 Sun., Sept. 26. TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sat., 10/2 Bar 4:5-12,27-29;Ps 69:33-37;Mt 18:1-5,10 7:30 am-(1)People of the Parish;(2)Protection of Babies in the Sun. 10/3 Gn 2:18-24;Ps 128:1-6;Heb 2:9-11;Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Womb & Their Families, r/b Jean Douglass;(3)John F. Reeves, r/b Jean Douglass 9:30 am-(1)Veronica & Joe Agabiti, r/b Patricia Hendrickson; PRAY for those in MILITARY SERVICE (2)Kathleen (Mickey) Bryce, r/b Family Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael Polyak, Iraq; Chief Petty 11:30 am-(1)Joseph Kramer, r/b George & Theresa Bartlett;(2)Roger Officer Ryan Bucchi; USS Tripoli; Father Patrick McPartland, USN Cullen, r/b Wife, Kelly;(3)Gloria Wightman, r/b Laura Aquilino & Paulie (Chaplain Corps); MK3 Samantha Williams-Gabris, USCG; HM3 5:00 pm-(1)Dr. Aurora DeLaRosa, r/b The Janolo Family;(2)Carlo (SW) Gerritt W. Furda, USNS Comfort; Airman 1st Class Christian Capra, r/b Tammy Angelucci & Family Cipolloni, Airman, Stephanie Bisogno, Sr. Airman, USAF; Ronald Sosa (Marine Boot Camp) # 572 9-26-2021/ pub./ P. 2 OPENING OF 2022 MASS BOOK The 2022 Mass Book will open Tuesday, October 12, at 9:00 am, in the parish office. We are limited to 3 intentions per Mass.

"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Peter 4:10) As we re-start the second year of the Pastoral Plan, focus on the gifts that God has given you. Many times, we can overlook our gift because we think it will present itself as an epiphany. In fact, our gift calls us subtly over time and can be found in the ordinary day-to-day living experiences. Once you find your gift, look for ways to share it. Serving others can improve their lives and may even change WEEKEND MASSES—GIFTS of LOVE them in a positive way. Look for ways to serve others during this difficult time. This is what you put in the baskets of God Bless, September 19, 2021 Pastoral Council First Collection: $12,897.00 (Fr. Gene, Dcn Rich, Nancy Rhodes, Total $12,897.00 Mary Anne and Tom Altobelli, Lou Monticchio) Archangel Fund: $ 925.00

THANK YOU!!! Four Key Priorities 1. Become more intentional about extending the invitation to become involved in groups and ministries 2. Become a more joy-filled, welcoming parish 3. Better coordination and collaboration between leaders and among parish ministries and organizations 4. Full and active participation in the Mass

HOW IS GOD CALLING YOU? Have you thought about Electronic Giving? x A safe, secure and easy way to make on-line parish related Thinking of becoming a Reader or Usher? To be a servant of the donations Living Word of God or a Servant of the Church? How rewarding! x It is easy to set up and a convenient way to support our parish You come to Mass. Get involved! You'll be glad you did. x St. Raphael-Holy Angels parish benefits from the stability of Contact Deacon Rich by leaving a message at the Rectory. electronic giving x Save paper, save trees! Go to the Parish Website www.straphael-holyangels.com and set up your account by clicking on the Parish Giving link (scroll down on the home page and you will see the below picture with link on the right side). Cohort 6 Lumen Christi FOOD PANTRY COLLABORATION Lumen Christi is grateful for the all embracing support the three parishes of the Lumen Christi Cohort have shown to the Food Pantry. Catholic Social Services WHITE MASS Diocesan Parish Counseling Services: Parishioners have access to October 28, 2021 @ 7:30 pm, (Memorial of St. Jude), short term counselling (up to 6 sessions) at locations throughout the St. Raphael-Holy Angels Church. The Parishes of Lumen Diocese. The program was developed by Catholic Charities and the Christi—Cohort 6 cordially invite you to celebrate the Diocese of Trenton. Licensed counselling professionals are available to 2nd Annual “White Mass”. Health workers from all help parishioners through difficult issues such as marital problems, raising faiths are welcome. We look forward to seeing you all. children, eldercare, bereavement or the stress of job loss that can be successfully addressed by brief counseling support. Pastors and parish Northern Mercer Deanery (11) priests of the Diocese can refer parishioners to the parish counseling Our Lady of Sorrows -St. Anthony Parish—Hamilton services. Parish Emergency Assistance Program (PEAP): Emergency St. Gregory the Great - Hamilton Square financial assistance to individuals through the parish and coordinated by St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish - Hamilton Catholic Charities is available.Diocesan Social Service Workshops: Information and resources to parishes and Catholic Social Service The Parishes of Lumen Christi – Cohort 6: agencies are available to enhance Diocesan Catholic Social Services. Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Home Health Nursing Program: Free, in-home nursing and home health St. Gregory the Great St. Raphael-Holy Angels services are available to Seniors in Greater Trenton through Mt. Carmel Guild. Emergecy Assistance: People in Mercer County are able to The Parish Cohort Planning Team 2021: receive food from Mt. Carmel Guild. Over 30,000 received food through Nancy Rhodes, Courtney Renegar, Bill Wowk, Santa this program last year. Your gift gives them a place to turn to in their need. Trombino, Deacon Bill Palmisano and Fr. Gene Daguplo # 572 9-26-2021 pub./ P.3 Dear Parishioners and Friends of the Parish and School, LIFETEEN PROGRAM AND MASS. All Interested Parishioners Young and Old are invited to join us as we KICK OFF a new semester and celebrate the feast of The Guardian Angels Oct 1-2, with an overnight Camp Out on our Parish Campus Grounds, BYOT (bring your own tent etc...) with holy Mass, Adoration, movie night, worship, food and fellowship, all are invited, please see the bulletin or call the Fam Life minister for more details. PRIVATE PRAYER AND ADORATION. Our Private Prayer in our Adoration Chapel is now back to 24/7/365. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed. After 10pm, the door locks automatically but you can get in using the code. Call the rectory to get the code. We observe strictly the directives for ours and others safety. Wear a face mask when inside. SAINT RAPHAEL SCHOOL. Our school is blessed to start with an increase of students. Classes are in full swing. The dropping of students in the morning and the picking up at 3pm are all doing smoothly. Please remember the school in your last will and testament. We need your ongoing support to assure our parish can continue in giving quality Catholic education to our children. The children are the future of our parish. 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME B. Being jealous of another person can sometimes cause us to exclude or disregard the contributions they make. In today’s Gospel, the disciples wanted to stop the person who was healing in Jesus’ name because this person was not a follower of Jesus. In reply, Jesus told the disciples to let this person continue. The disciples sounded jealous because they thought that they were the only ones who would be able to heal others using the power of Jesus’ name. Jesus teaches them that they should not be jealous. Instead they should remember that all who do what God wants are equal in his eyes and are working together to serve the Kingdom of God. This is important for us to remember. Whenever we do something good for another person, even the smallest good deed, God is pleased with us. And God wants us to appreciate the good deeds of others, who are working, like us, to serve the Kingdom of God. PARISH SOLEMNITY. September 29th is the feast day of the Archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. This is also a parish solemnity. We started the Novena in Supplications of the Holy Angels on September 20. The Masses on September 29 are at 8AM, 12N and 6:30PM. St. Raphael, please continue to protect our parish and bring healing to our parishioners during the pandemic. OCTOBER WEEKDAY MASSES. During the height of the pandemic when people stayed at home, we changed the weekday Masses to 8am and 12n. Now that a lot of them are back to work, they are requesting to return to 7:30am so that they can attend Mass first before going to work. I consulted the clergy, the school principal and teachers and heads of liturgical ministries. They find it reasonable, as well as, I find there is no problem with other parish activities. So on October 4th Monday, we start with 7:30 am and 12n weekday Masses. Saturday Masses will be 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. OCTOBER is the month of the Holy Rosary. Please pray for the holiness of our clergy: bishops, priests and deacons. Pray for the Catholic Church. Satan is seemingly winning the battle but he will not win the war. Let’s join the whole world in praying the ROSARY on October 9 @ 12N in our Rosary Walk Garden. OCTOBER 4 is the Feast of St. Francis. There is a blessing of animals in the Grotto on that day at 6:00 pm. Deacon Rich is presider. No elephant and anaconda, please! In the service of the Lord, Fr. Gene CONFESSIONS are now back in the confessional box. Call the rectory for appointment.

COMMUNION at MASS PARISHIONERS’ EMAIL ADDRESS for the DISABLED Please provide us your e-mail address, so we can send parish goodies. It’s nice to be If you would like an extraordinary counted. Email us at [email protected]. The secretary will email you back to minister of Holy Communion to bring confirm. Holy Communion to you in your pew or wheelchair, would you or a relative, Catholic Charities News friend, or other Mass attendee, please Afghan Refugees Humanitarian Crises contact one of the ushers before Mass, As you may have heard from various news agencies, Afghan refugees are being housed at so that one of the ushers can lead one Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton has been asked to assist in this humanitarian crises by identifying and mobilizing legal representation for of the ministers of Communion to you. immigration, helping to coordinate wellness activities for the children and their families and assisting in the coordination of donations and volunteers. If you are interested In helping with this effort, please click on https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/afghan-refugees- humanitarian-crisis to learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities.

NEW TEARDROPS MINISTRY We are very excited to introduce a new ministry for our parish! Beginning the first weekend in October, our clergy will be sponsoring “Teardrops.” This ministry was inspired by St. Monica, who prayed for the conversion of her son. Inspired by her mission, each week the parish will pray for our brothers and sister who have fallen away from the church. Our parish Deacons will be introducing the ministry at all our weekend Masses.

# 572 9-26-2021/ pub./ P. 4 FAITH FORMATION Sharing Truth, Love and Family (609-585-0542) The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in our parish usually CONGRATULATIONS to our Catechists who were on the first and third Sundays of each month. Before the parish commissioned on Sunday, September 19 at the 9:30 am office can schedule a date for baptism, the child’s parents Mass. We are thankful for their dedication and service. must give us the sponsor-eligibility certificate for the godparent(s). To facilitate this process, you may wish to call Saint Raphael-School: Beth Chiariello, Adelaide Torpila, the parish office around four or five months before your Chelsea Sandmeyer, Nancy Duffy, Gabriella Hollendonner, unborn child’s due date. (Please do not reserve a restaurant, Julianne Clark, Kelly Walsh, Dana McCormick, Cecilia until after you have booked the baptism date with the parish Chludzinski, Deborah Tams, Alyssa Belfiglio, Jessie Stafford, Stefanie Hickman, Jerry DeLena, Joyce McCarthy, office.) Please feel free to contact our parish’s baptism James Fuccello, Brigid Smircich, Remi Cruz, Kim Smith coordinator, Alice Bolton, in the Faith Formation office 609-585-0542 or email [email protected]. Religious Education: Dr. Jo-Ann Hoffman, JoAnn Grace, Gabriella Hollendonner, Manuel Ramirez, Tina Grieb, Dez There will be NO BINGO on Friday’s and Monday’s Spoto, Kelty Lonergan, Barbara Staub, Mary Anne Altobelli, due to the Coronavirus until further notice. Bingo will Christine Aliseo, Laura Aquilino, Carrie Rose, Eileen Vernon, start next year 2022. Casey Ritson, Trish Teague, Michelle Wightman CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEWS During the Covid-19 pandemic drug addiction, already a crisis, has substantially increased. Catholic Charities offers an intensive addiction recovery program including individual, group and family therapy, case management and medication. For assistance call 800-360-7711. Thank you. We are grateful for your help in keeping parishioners informed of our services.

CATHOLIC CHAPLAINS WHEN HOSPITALIZED St. Raphael-Holy Angels, along with other local parishes, contributes financially to the salaries of Catholic priests who are chaplains in our area hospitals. This is to ensure that patients & families receive immediate attention when requested, which parish priests are often not able to provide. If you or your loved one is a patient requesting Confession, Anointing, etc., while hospitalized, please ask the floor nurse to let the Catholic Chaplain know so that he may visit promptly.

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS #355 Our first meeting will be on Sunday, October 10, following the 9:30 am TRENTON COUNCIL Mass. We will meet on Sunday for the month of October; December 2021 Knights of Columbus will be conducting their fall Pro-Life and March 2022 following the 9:30 am Mass. On May 1, 2022, the first Rose applique (sticky rose) sale at St. Raphael’s Church the Sunday of the month, the Parish May Crowning will take place. weekend of October 2 and October 3 after all Masses. Any donation accepted. Please support this worthy cause.

SCRIP CARDS are available! Cards are sold at the rectory from 9 am - 3 pm or email [email protected] to Tel: 609-585-7049; Fax: 609-585-5876; Website: srhap.org place an order. Support our School and Parish Ministries. ST. RAPHAEL-HOLY ANGELS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT St. Raphael-Holy Angels Bereavement Support Group: The upcoming months for meetings will be Tuesday, from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, [in-person], in the Spiritual Center living room. Please use the rear door to enter the St. John Paul II Spiritual Center. For more information, call Deacon Bob Tharp at 609- 890-1011.

Following Tuesday dates are In-Person: October 5, November 2, and December 7

# 572 9-26-2021/ pub./ P. 5 JUNIOR LEGION of MARY On Saturday February 27th, several parishioners The Junior Legion of Mary resumed their meeting on attended the open house for Options for Women located Tuesday’s, at 3:15 - 4:15 pm in the parish center. in downtown Trenton. Options offers a safe, comfortable place for women who are pregnant to consider an Mrs. Geraldine Mc Sorley will preside at the meeting. alternative to abortion when making a decision about Any questions please call 609-587-4427. their pregnancy. They offer free pregnancy testing and a free second visit ultrasound by medical professionals and receive all ALTAR SERVER MINISTRY the information they need to make an informed choice. The Altar Server Ministry is recruiting new altar servers (3rd grade to Options is a non-profit agency that runs on grants, donations, and 12th grade). For information, please contact Fr. Gene, in the parish office (rectory), at 609-585-7049, ext. 100. private funding to support a woman with what she and her baby needs both during and after her pregnancy. To assist them in their mission, bins will be placed in the narthex RAPHAEL’S ANGELS (opposite side of the food pantry bins) for the collection of formula, We are in urgent need of drivers to transport individuals to appointments or to diapers, baby food, prenatal vitamins etc. along with new and gently do errands. This can be weekly or as you are available. Please consider used clothing for mother and baby as well as toys. They also have a volunteering an hour or two of your time. For more information about wish list on Amazon of items needed that can be purchased for Raphael’s Angels of St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish, a joint ministry with donations as well, https:/www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, call Debby Motherwell at ls/2TATETDV0OEI?/ref-share-wlshare. Please help this most important 609-906-0634 or Pat Bisogno at [email protected]. Ministry with any donations you can make and by keeping them in your prayers! For more detailed information about their agency and all the wonderful work they are doing please visit their website, options.org and please spread the word!

The meetings for the Respect Life Committee will resume on Tuesday, September 14th, and continue to meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Spiritual 3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 16 Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 Center living room. All are welcome and encouraged to attend a Consider sharing a hour of your time once a week to make a profound meeting to find out what we do, events and projects we are working difference in the life of an elderly person. Training is offered twice a on, and updates on current political news regarding pro-life issues. month on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM. Special training dates are Collection bins for items for expectant mothers and their babies available upon request. Call today to reserve your place - Registration is re- will be back in place in the narthex (opposite side of the food pantry quired. For more information call 609-393-9922. bins) for formula, diapers, baby food, prenatal vitamins etc., as well as new and gently used clothing and toys for mother and baby. The TUESDAY THURSDAY October 12 November 16 October 21 November 18 donations will help support the non-profit, pro-life organization December 14 December 16 Options for Women located in downtown Trenton. Options supports a woman and her baby with what they need both during her pregnancy All active volunteers are practicing safe distancing, virtual activities and re- and after her baby is born. Brochures will be available on table above quired safety limits. the bin to provide you with additional information about their agency and their mission. All donations are greatly appreciated for this very important ministry! The rosary for life has been changed from the 3rd Sunday to the 2nd Sunday of every month. It will still begin immediately following the 11:30am Mass, as we invoke our Blessed Mother’s powerful intersession for the protection of life from the moment of conception to natural death! For further information or any questions please feel free to contact: Michelle at [email protected] or 609-456-6838; or Trish at [email protected] or 609-424-7444.

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# 572 9-26-2021/ pub./ P. 6 THANK YOU ALL!!! Suspended until further notice. As of March 16, the Trenton Area Soup Thank you to all who donated cash or checks, thereby enabling us to Kitchen (TASK) closed their dining room and suspended all volunteer purchase foods that were in short supply. activities. They are now preparing up to 8,000 meals per week for takeout Thank you to all who donated both non-perishable and perishable and delivery to various sites throughout Mercer County. Our regular fifth foods. Wednesday of the month serving date at TASK, which was scheduled for Thank you to all who volunteer week after week and assist in any July 29, has been canceled and it is likely that the remaining 2020 dates— capacity in keeping our food pantry open and operating efficiently. September 30 and December 30—will also be canceled. Likewise, outside Thank you to all the donors and parishioners of St. Raphael-Holy visits to nursing homes and long term care facilities remain severely Angels, St. Gregory the Great and Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony for limited... Our regular second Tuesday of the month Bingo party for the your generosity. Please keep our clients and us in your prayers. God residents of Hamilton Grove Healthcare is suspended until restrictions are bless you all! lifted. We miss seeing the TASK patrons and the nursing home residents, We can not accept any over the counter drugs, cough medicine, pain and are saddened by the extreme difficulties which they are facing. PLEASE relief items or vitamins. PLEASE do not donate any of these items. JOIN IN KEEPING THOSE WE SERVE IN PRAYER... We will notify you when conditions permit resumption of these activities. In the meantime, we hope all will take good care, keep safe, and continue to practice social- Next “Reach Out Saturday” distancing. October 9, 2021 We will notify you when conditions permit resumption of these activities. 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Parish Center In the meantime, we hope all will take good care, keep safe, and continue to ~ We are badly in need of your plastic and paper bags. ~ practice social-distancing. For more information, contact Kathy Wooley at 609-585-4307. FOOD for FOOD PANTRY Please drop any food for the food pantry either in front of Parish Center or in the church narthex. Food pantry is in the parish center NOT IN the SOCIETY of SAINT VINCENT de PAUL All Purpose Room (APR). Scripture Reflection In today’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples: “Anyone who gives you a drink of water because you belong to Christ will not, I assure you, go without his HOSPITALITY SUNDAY reward.” On September 27, the Church will celebrate the feast of St. Vincent Our parish’s monthly Hospitality Sunday will be next Sunday, de Paul. The members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are on the front October 3, (usually the first Sunday of the month, from October to line in laboring for the poor, they are among the first to know their real needs. June) - after each morning Mass, in the Parish Center. Please join This month, though your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to your fellow parishioners for coffee, donuts, bagels, and assist families, providing food, monies for utilities, rent and other bills. God bless you! For more information about our parish’s conference of Society of fellowship. St. Vincent de Paul and the programs that reach out to those in need, please call the parish office at 609-585-7049. Turn Compassion to Practical Love The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at ST. JOACHIM'S SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970 ~ 50th REUNION St. Raphael-Holy Angels St. Joachim's School Class of 1970 will be celebrating our 50th Reunion on invites you to join us. November 27, 2021 at the Stone Terrace by John Henry's. For more Meetings are scheduled for 6:30 PM on information, please contact [email protected]. Please make our 50th the third Wednesday of each month. Reunion a success. Thank you, the Reunion Committee. To learn more about what we do & how to get involved, visit our web page at svdpstraphaelha.wixsite.com/ RETURN TO THE UPPER ROOM stvincentdepaul The next Healing Service will be Friday, October 8 or email us at [email protected] at 6:30 pm, on our parish grounds. or call 609-585-7094 The monthly Healing Service is on the second Friday, from Sept. to June [except Lent]. YOU’RE INVITED The Rosary-Altar Society of Our Lady of Sorrows-Saint Anthony Parish will hold a Day of Recollection on October 16. Join us as we reflect on the LOOKING for a WAY to HELP SAINT RAPHAEL SCHOOL? question: Was Mary, the Blessed Virgin, prefigured in Scripture? Fr. Garry SCRIP is a perfect way to help Saint Raphael School earn money, but Koch, pastor of St. Benedict’s Parish and Liturgy Columnist for The Monitor, costs you nothing at all! Just buy the gift cards to places you are will show how scripture foretold of a virgin mother. The day includes shopping at already! SHOP WITH SCRIP! Fundraise while you shop by registration at 8:00 am, Mass at 9:00 am, and a Continental Breakfast at 9:45 ordering gift cards at face value with no activation fees. Saint Raphael am. The presentation will begin at 10:15 am. Questions? Call Sharon Conte School will earn rebates from the hundreds of participating retailers. (609-586-1438) or Marcia Adams (609-586-3250). Cost: $15. Registration: Mail You can use the gift cards for your everyday shopping needs at many completed form (below) and check made out to OLS-SA Rosary Altar Society online and brick-and-mortar retailers, while our school earns money to OLS-SA to OLS-SA Rosary Altar Society, 3816 E. State Street Ext., from your purchases. You can also invite your friends and family to Hamilton, NJ 08619 by October 8. COVID protocol will be honored. join our program and shop gift cards to help fundraise for our amazing school! ********************************************************************************************** To register and find out more about Shop with SCRIP visit: REGISTRATION FORM www.shopwithscrip.com. Saint Raphael School’s enrollment code its: Name: ______Phone: ______A7C4CF4E165L8 Parish: ______Cash: ______Check # ____ These cards are available to purchase at the rectory from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Thank you for our ongoing support and prayers.

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SCRIP Cards are available! CardsRegistration are sold is atNOW the open rectory for thefrom 2021-2022 9 am - 3 school pm or year!email For more [email protected] on registration to place for thean 2021-2022order. school year please contact Nicole Mandell at [email protected] or call the main office at (609)585-7733.

# 572 9-26-2021/ pub./ P. 8 FAM LIFE MINISTRY SRHA Leading Families Closer To Christ! LIFETEEN YEAR 16 FAM LIFE YEAR 1 “ Let Us Begin Again , For Up To Now We Have Done Nothing !”-St Francis of Assisi

CALLED TO SERVE ? The Lord Is Calling Each One of Us...Is he calling Life Teen Mass Is Back, Every Sunday 5pm at St Raphael’s Church in Hamilton ! you to help lead teens Family Life On Steroids-CONTACT US NOW !!! closer to Christ. Call Through our baptism, we are called to live as family; as brothers and sisters of The Lord upon whom The Gez at 609 456 8857 Church is built. After one of the strangest times in our recent history, St Raphael, Holy Angels had found right now to find out itself, like so many parishes, looking at empty pews and empty parking lots. Many of us had to put our more how you might sacramental life on hold for a while, until our Priests and Deacons had helped with Eucharistic Services, be of service to God outside Masses, online prayer groups and drive through confessions. It has been an incredible time for and our youth. all families of faith. With the roll out of vaccines there is a loosening of restrictions and a slow but steady returning of the faithful to mass and we as a Parish community have been avidly working towards the rebuild. St. Francis was asked by Our Lord to “Rebuild The Church For As You See It Is Falling Into Ruin” For FAM LIFE Info and he immediately went about begging for bricks and mortar. While we may not be “in ruin”, we are visit facebook @ asking for living stones to come forward and recommit to the rebuild of our parish community life! Throughout the Summer months we have enjoyed Lords Day gatherings, after mass food and fellowship. Angel & Archangels We have enjoyed Pool Parties and Outside Worship Events as well as our recent Labor Day Mass and OR BY EMAIL Picnic. We are truly blessed with an amazing community. Now as we enter into a change of season, we are looking forward to our a first Overnight CAMP OUT (on Parish grounds), the beginning of a new CONTACT THE weekly youth gathering as well as future off campus festivals and conferences. There is much planned. Youth Minister at The Fall Semester this year and we are excited to offer new and interesting opportunities in TV and Radio for any young adults interested in Evangelization and Communication. There is so much planned. The [email protected] harvest is full but the laborers are few. Please ask The Holy Spirit for guidance to come and work in the OR BY PHONE vineyard. We need your help and cant wait to follow that call of Saint Francis as we look to begin again, and again and again-Don’t hesitate to please call Drew or Gez at 609-529-3712 or 609-456-8857. CALL DREW OR GEZ ON 609-529-3712 October 2021 LOOKING AHEAD 609-456-8857

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# 572 9-26-2021/ pub./ P. 9 Our parish W4Y Youth Choir began rehearsals this past week. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays at 3:00pm-4:00pm and again from To become an Adorer, please call John Margicin, in the Chapel 4:15pm-5:15pm. Students in grades K-8 from St. Raphael School Office (609-585-3848), or drop off the sign-up form at the Rectory. and public schools are welcome to choose a rehearsal time that works best for them. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced in accordance with the CDC guidelines. If you have any questions, please EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SIGN-UP FORM email or call me ([email protected]//609-462-2929) or stop at the keyboard after any weekend Mass (except LifeTeen) and Rob or I will be very happy Name:______to answer any questions. Phone:______Contemporary Ensemble had their first rehearsal last Tuesday. They meet every Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Adult Choir and the Handbell E-mail: ______Choir are beginning to rehearse this Thursday. Adults who enjoy singing and are high school age and older are welcome to come out to a rehearsal time of your choice: 3:30pm-4:30pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm. Adults who may I am available as a: ___ weekly adorer ____ substitute also enjoy ringing and are high school age and older are welcome to consider ___ substitute only becoming part of the Handbell Choir. That choir meets from 5:00pm- 6:00pm every Thursday. Again, call or email the contact information ____Morning (6am-noon) ____Afternoon (noon to 6pm) listed above, or stop by the piano after any weekend Mass (except LifeTeen) and talk to Rob or me. We do ask that if you have not been ____Evening (6pm to midnight) ___Night (midnight to 6am) vaccinated to consider joining at a later date. Masks are certainly encouraged, but I can only recommend that, not mandate it. We will Circle which day(s) you are available: practice social distancing at rehearsals. I pray that you consider serving Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday your parish in this ministry. There are no auditions, previous experience, or music knowledge required...just bring a heart that wants to WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF ADORERS FOR HOURS OF: praise God. Have a blessed week! 2 PM - 3 PM 5 PM - 6 PM 10 PM - 11 PM REHEARSAL SCHEDULE BEGINNING THE WEEK OF 9/19/21: PLEASE SPECIFY TIME: TUESDAY 9/28: [Example: Morning 6:00 am - 7:00 am] 3:00 - 4:00 W4Y Youth Choir; 4:15 - 5:15 W4Y Youth Choir; If interested please mail to rectory or drop off in mail slot at rectory. 6:30 - 7:30 Contemporary Ensemble THURSDAY 9/30: 3:30 - 4:30 Adult Choir; 5:00 - 6:00 Handbells; 6:30 - 7:30 Adult Choir NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961 ~ 60th REUNION Notre Dame High School will be celebrating their 60th reunion on MUSIC AT UPCOMING LITURGIES Sunday, October 24th, at the Hilton Inn, Route 130, from 12 pm to 4 All Masses are Keyboard/Cantor except LifeTeen. pm. For more information please contact [email protected]. Thank you, the Reunion Committee. HEALTH MINISTRY If you are a medical professional, dietician, educator, or anyone interested in promoting health and wellness, please join us on Monday, September 27 at 7pm in the rectory (dining room). In Entrance Exam Prep Class make sure your student is ready to test! cooperation with the Lumen Christi Cohort 6, we will discuss and All 8th Grade boys and girls are welcome. It is five classes for $60, plan for a faith based ministry embracing Christ’s living presence in payable on the first day, cash or check. our parish community through faith, hope and love by working as a core team centered on prayer, education, and awareness. Please Class Dates: contact Patti Walsh at [email protected] or 609-230-9003. Tuesday, October 5 Thursday, September 30 Thursday, October 7 The 2021 Parish Picnic was a great success and a true Parish Family great time! It was fantastic to be back together again. Lots of sun, food, music, All classes meet from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at Villa Victoria Academy and dancing! I think we ALL needed that! Very Special thanks to Dan Families can register with Colleen White at [email protected] Compton and Fonz for all the set up and break down. Our Grill Masters or 609-882-1700, Ext 2 were at it again and hadn't lost their touch. Thank you Vince Costa, Mike Rosica and our own Deacon Sal and Deacon Bob, Tom Almassey and the The class will introduce the test format, how the test is scored, how to McNally, Dailey and Gorman Families. We also had some chefs in the time yourself to finish the test and strategies to do well. The class is kitchen on Saturday prepping the sausage, peppers and onions. Thank being taught by Mrs. Janet Stankus. She had provided tutoring services you Laura Aqualina, Carmen Benitez, Irene Cox, Carrie Rose, Des Spoto for standardized test preparation (including for the HSPT, SSAT, SAT & and Michelle Wightman. Thank you to the ladies of the Filipino Community ACT) for 12 years. She holds a degree in civil engineering and a for the Pansit and Lechon! (my fave). Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education.

(For LifeTeen events, see page 9.) THIS WEEK IN ST. RAPHAEL-HOLY ANGELS PARISH Mon., 9/27: NO Bingo Parish Ctr. (doors open 5:30 PM) 7:00 PM Tues., 9/28: Jesus, Our Good Shepherd Prayer Group (weekly) Spiritual Ctr. - Dining Room 6:30 - 8:30 PM Tues., 9/28: Pray and Play Prayer Group (weekly) St. John Paul II Spiritual Ctr. 8:30 AM Wed., 9/29: Divine Mercy Chaplet (weekly) St. Raphael Church 8:30 AM Fri., 10/1: NO Bingo Parish Ctr. (doors open 5:00 PM) 7:30 PM

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