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NOVEMBER 16th
XXXIII SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s readings prepare us for the anticipated return
of Jesus on the last day. Although they are a generation
apart, Paul and Matthew, like Jesus before them, refuse to
speculate as to when that day will be. Paul draws the
familiar analogy: “The day of the Lord will come like a
thief at night.” Without a timetable, we must always be
prepared. To be prepared is not to be passive, however. This
is one of the lessons of today’s parable. Good and faithful
servants, entrusted with their master’s possessions, must be
responsible and resourceful—like the worthy wife in the
first reading. But today’s parable, one of a series that
looks to the Second Coming, is more than an object lesson on
using our talents well. What possession has the Master
entrusted to us with the clear expectation that we will make
it grow? Matthew’s answer is that we have, each and
everyone, a measure of responsibility for the spread of the
Gospel of Christ in the world in which we find ourselves. To
act on this responsibility may be risky business, but if
today’s parable is any indication, playing it safe may be
riskier still.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
The monthly blood pressure screening will take place next
Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in
the convent. If you wish to have your blood pressure
checked, please stop by.
FREE FLU SHOTS
The Trenton Department of Health will be offering free flu
shots at our Parish on
November 20th (Thursday) 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The flu shots are free for uninsured as well as insured
adults (preferably 50 years of age and older). Children are
not eligible. However, quantities are limited. Parishioners
who are asthmatic, have chronic bronchitis, have a history
of pneumonia, diabetes, heart disease or any other chronic
condition are encouraged to sign up for a flu shot.
Interested parishioners can sign up in the convent after all
Masses this Sunday, November 9th.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2009
The Mass intention book for 2009 will open Tuesday, November
25th during regular business hours in the rectory. There
will be only one intention taken for the weekday Mass on
Monday through Saturday morning. The weekend Masses, which
include the Saturday evening Mass and all the Masses on
Sunday, will have multiple intentions available.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Next Sunday, November 23, 2008 the children of Religious
Education (CCD) will attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Children
please be seated in church with your class by 9:20 a.m.
ST. HEDWIG’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
The Saint Hedwig’s Knights of Columbus Council #7244 invites
you to come and share a cup of coffee and a donut at
Lapinski Hall with fellow parishioners on Sunday, November
30th, 2008 following all morning Masses. This will be a
great opportunity to make new friends or visit with someone
you haven’t seen in a while. s
CHRISTMAS BENEFIT CONCERT
The Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale is coming to Divine
Mercy Parish, Holy Cross Church, Trenton, on January 4, 2009
to perform a Christmas Season Benefit Concert. All proceeds
from ticket sales will benefit Mercy House. the Parish’s
social concerns outreach program to the poor and needy of
the parish and community. Founded in 1968 and currently
under the musical direction of Jeffrey R. Smith, the
Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale has cultivated a following
worldwide as America’s Ambassadors of Song. The benefit
concert on Sunday, January 4, 2009 will be held from 3:00 to
5:00 pm at Holy Cross Church, 201 Adeline Street, Trenton,
NJ. Tickets for the event can be obtained at the Parish
Office (609) 393-4826, after weekend Masses at both worship
sites (Holy Cross Church on Adeline St. and St. Stanislaus
Church on Randall Ave.) or by using the order form on our
web site at
www.divinemercyoftrenton.org,
where full information is available. The ticket cost is
$20.00 and all proceeds will benefit Mercy House.
ST HEDWIG’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
Once again we will be having the Christmas Giving Tree.
This year we will be helping Anchor House and Martin House.
This weekend, November 15th & 16th there will be ornaments
on the Christmas tree with items to be purchased. Please
take one or more of the ornaments and return your gifts as
soon as possible. All gifts must be returned by Sunday,
December 21st. Thank You for your help and good hearts at
this time of the year.
DRZEWKO JESSEGO – Po raz kolejny Parafia nasza
organizuje zbiórkę podarków świątecznych dla biednych dzieci.
W tym roku paczki będą rozdane wśród dzieci naszego miasta z
pomocą charytatywnych organizacji – naszej diecezjalnej
Martin House oraz Anchor House. Drzewko to jest ustawione
przy sanktuarium. Prosimy wszystkich chętnych w pomocy i
sprawieniu uśmiechu na twarzy dziecka o wzięcie ornamentu z
drzewka, na którym jest sugestia podarunku. Następnie
zapakowany podarunek z przyklejonym ornamentem prosimy o
przyniesienie do kościoła nie później niż do 21 grudnia.
Zachęcam bardzo serdeczne do wzięcia udziału w podzieleniu
się życzliwością i sercem z biednymi i często smutnymi,
opuszczonymi dziećmi. Serdeczne Bóg zapłać!
DONATION TO OUR PARISH
A donation in memory of Vaclovas Semeta was received from
Mr. & Mrs. John Hornyak, Jr. Thank you so much for your
kindness to our parish.
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