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SCAM ALERT JUNE 28, 2020 part 2
Dear Friends in Christ,
It has come to my attention that there are scams being used in my name: Reverend Monsignor Edward C. Puleo from the ficticious gmail account: churchonline171717@gmail.com and also Rev. Edward C. Puleo parish.office@gmail.com requesting assistance in the form of providing gift cards.
Please know that as your pastor I would never contact a parishioner directly with an emergency request for cash or gift cards.
If you have been contacted with these requests in my name or St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid Parish’s name please contact me at 908-234-1265.
In Christ our Lord,
Rev. Msgr. Edward C. Puleo
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July 11-12, 2020 Mass Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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eCatholic Live
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Mass for July 5, 202014th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MASS AND DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION: July 11-12
Confessions:
Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
St. Brigid Parish Library (located in the Parish Center) or on the St. Brigid Church plaza (weather permitting) and by mutual arrangement.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM - St Brigid Church
with live streaming via website and simulcasted to the Church Hall
Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM - St. Brigid Church
and simulcasted to the Church Hall
Sunday 10:30 AM Distribution of Holy Communion:
St. Brigid Church by St. Anthony of Padua near the brook. (Remember to wear face masks and put your car in PARK when receiving Holy Communion).
Daily Mass Schedule:
Monday - Friday
9 AM St. Brigid Church
PLEASE NOTE
If you feel sick or are aware that you are positive for the COVID 19 virus, please stay home and do not come to church. For those who are elderly or those with other health conditions, you may also choose to remain at home and watch the Mass on our website www.sainteb.org or on television (EWTN).
Please note that admittance to Mass will be based on a “first-come, first serve” basis and ALL are expected to wear personal face masks upon entering the church.
Please bring sanitizers to use for your personal space in the church.
Once you have arrived at your seat, please use personal discretion to distance yourself from others safely about 6 feet in every direction. Take note of designated sitting areas. Of course, this “distancing” does not apply to family members or those who accompanied you to church.
Missalettes and Hymnals have been removed as per Diocesan regulations to avoid multiple people touching the same book. There will be disposable worship aids with the readings available in the back of Church. Please discard after use.
It is also suggested that the congregation not sing so as to minimize the amount of breath/saliva expelled while in church.
Holy Communion will be distributed immediately following Mass. As you approach the sanctuary for Holy Communion, please allow 6 feet between yourself and the person in front of you. As you come up the aisle and arrive at the Communion station, please remove your mask when you are next to receive. When the host is placed on the palm of your hand and you receive Our Lord in Holy Communion, please place your mask back on. You may then leave the church in silence.
Until further notice, Altar Servers will not serve Mass. Hopefully their role will be restored soon.
If you wish to chat with friends and fellow parishioners, kindly make your way out of the church and speak outdoors.
Other miscellaneous directives will be added as necessary. Please pay attention to bulletin announcements as well as information sent via e-mails and on our parish website at www.sainteb.org.
Thank you,
Monsignor Puleo
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Message from Monsignor Puleo June 1, 2020
My dear friends in Jesus Christ,
The horrifying death of George Floyd that sparked protests and anarchy throughout our country was unnecessary on so many levels. All of us, including 99.999% of law enforcement, who viewed the video of Mr. Floyd in his last moments of life, crying out “I can’t breathe,” felt anger and frustration toward those officers who did nothing to protect and serve Mr. Floyd. All Americans support the right to peacefully gather and protest such injustice. When crimes like looting and burning public and private property ensues, however, such “protests” are no longer peaceful and their benefit becomes valueless. Evil actions are never the answer to other evil events.
Many of you recall our beloved Bishop Edward Hughes, our weekend assistant at St. Elizabeth-St. Brigid Parish for many years. Some may also know that I assisted Bishop Hughes as he went throughout our diocese to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. He would emphatically say in all his Confirmation homilies: “Racism is wrong and it is terribly wrong” which he would shout in his inevitable style. A proponent of every aspect of pro-life issues from the sin of abortion to racism, to euthanasia, etc, we might take advantage of these days to follow Bishop Hughes’ cue by praying for peace, justice, law and order in our country.
Rev. Msgr. Edward C. Puleo, Pastor
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Prayer for Peace
Jesus, Prince of Peace,
watch over your human family.
Keep us safe in your care.
When weighed down by threat and adversity
send your saints to intercede for us.
Into the world of politics, Lord, send your Holy Spirit,
our advocate, to breathe new life into those
whose lives have turned away from your prerogative
of authentic peace and justice.
Within the interior lives of citizens, Lord,
provide spiritual awakening and genuine ascent
to distinctive paths of virtuous living,
free from distraction, disturbance and dislike.
To those whose lives have turned from you,
rekindle in their souls and awaken in their minds
the joy of loving you and serving you.
Keep the path to peace foremost in their hearts.
Use every circumstance that is theirs
for your Divine purposes
so that peace will become a reality according to your designs.
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
© Reverend John G. Hillier
June 2015
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Parish Center Roof Replacement June 2020
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Parish Center Roof Project June 2020
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News from the Diocese
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June 20
METUCHEN – When sin entered the world, the mirror image of God was shattered, said Metuchen Bishop James F. Checchio at a June 19 prayer service for racial harmony, peace, justice and healing of the nation, which was held at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.Read More -
June 18
Speaking to a group of young black people, all Catholic high school students in the Diocese of Metuchen, the Most Rev. James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, said, “I’m here to listen to you.”Read More
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Lives of the Saints for Children
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Discovering the Saints
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9Responsorial Psalm 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16Gospel Mt 10:7-15
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Coronavirus Prayer for CourageGod our Loving Father, comforter of the afflicted,
watch over us always, but most especially at this,
our time of urgent need.
With heavy hearts we cry out to you ...
We ask that you heal those among us
weighed down with the coronavirus.
Inspire with your holy wisdom —
our health professionals: scientists, doctors,
and all medical personnel.
Show special attention to our government officials:
nationally, internationally, and local.
Make them instruments of your love
as they seek to serve your people.
Lord and Giver of Life, trusting in your mercy,
we recall the prayer of your prophet Jeremiah:
"heal me, O Lord and I shall be healed;
save me, and I shall be saved” (17:14).
When fearful, grant us courage.
When uncertain, strengthen us.
In our sorrow, comfort us.
With hearts overflowing with love for you,
we surrender ourselves to your providential care,
and ask only that you consider our sincere request
to remain steadfast in your love — charitable to all
and faithful first and foremost in doing your holy will.
Through Christ Our Lord, Amen© Reverend John G. Hillier, March 10, 2020
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Join Fr. Hillier for the Corona virus Prayer for Courage
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Prayer~~Reflections~~Music
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Pray with Monsignor Puleo and Father Hillier
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Pastoral Messages
- 6/7/20 Msgr. Puleo Pastor's Message for Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
- 5/31/20 Monsignor Puleo Pastor's Message for Pentecost
- 5/10/20 Monsignor Puleo's Mother's Day Message
- 5/3/20 Monsignor Puleo's Pastor's Message 4th Sunday of Easter
- 4/19/20 Monsignor Puleo Message for Divine Mercy Sunday
- 4/12/20 Monsignor Puleo Message for Easter
- 4/5/20 Monsignor Puleo Message for Passion Sunday
- 3/29/20 Monsignor Puleo 5th Sunday of Lent 2020 Message
- 3/22/20 Monsignor Puleo 4th Sunday of Lent 2020 Message
- 3/17/20 Monsignor Puleo Pastor's Message on the Corona Virus
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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel with Father Hillier
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Diocese of Metuchen Vocations Office
Jesus reminds us that there is no greater live than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends; if we do so our joy will be complete. Have you ever considered giving yourself to the service of your sisters and brothers as a priest or religious? If so, call the Vocations Office @ (732) 562-2453 or e-mail us at vocations@diometuchen.org. Or you can visit our website at www.diometuchen.org/vocations. Turn your life over to the Lord today.
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Prayer for Law Enforcement
God of justice, love and peace,
through the intercession of Saint Michael
patron saint of police and law enforcement,
safeguard all who work to keep us safe and unharmed.
Help those in uniform, charged with our protection,
to remain focused on their commitment to serve all people,
within our cities, towns, neighborhoods,
precincts and jurisdictions.
As advocates of our communities,
fill them with the best of virtues,
after the example of your Son, Jesus,
who came “not to be served but to serve” (Mark 10:45).
Loving Father of us all,
guide and protect these men and women
in the performance of their sacred duty,
they may be God-fearing and God-loving,
as they protect us and the fruit of our labor.
Through Christ Our Lord
Amen.© Reverend John G. Hillier
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Social Media Connections
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Bishop's Annual Appeal
Stepping Forward in Faith: Grace in ActionThrough your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest — the poor, the homeless, and those struggling with illness or grief.
Donate
Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports the formation of seminarians and enhances the work of campus ministry through the Catholic Center at Rutgers University.
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a way to combine our resources to accomplish great things. Each person of our Diocese is invited to join us as we journey together with confidence and a renewed spirit, under the guidance of Our Virgin Mother of Guadalupe.
The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household. Please be as generous as your means allow.
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