(Monastery located in Flemington, NJ) THE CARMELITE SISTERS HAVE REQUESTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Paper Napkins, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, Dishwashing soap (for washing by hand). Ensure Vanilla and Chocolate Shakes. Decaffeinated tea bags. Instant Coffee (Regular and Decaf). Canned Tuna Fish - solid white. Canned Beets. Tomato Soup-low sodium, if available. Cream of Mushroom Soup – low sodium, if available. Mayonnaise. Pitted Prunes. Raisins, Shelled peanuts, 516. bags of sugar DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21st ON THE TABLES IN THE BREEZEWAY THANK YOU!

 The opening of the 2022 Mass Book will be August 18, 2021.  Our Mass Schedule for next year is Saturday at 4:00 PM; Sunday at 8 & 10:30 AM and 12:15 PM.  Due to the pandemic, we will be accepting your requests for Masses by email or U.S. Mail only.  This will be on a first come first serve basis.  When I receive your requests, I will see if we have the date available.  When I put your dates in the book I will call you to come and pick up your Mass cards which will be left out on the white table by the glass doors in the rectory.  When you pick up your cards, please leave the money in the envelope provided.  If you mail in your requests, you can either mail in the money at the same time or you can leave the money in the envelope provided when you pick up your Mass Cards.  Please make sure you provide your phone number with the requests.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO SCHEDULE MEMORIAL MASSES FOR 2022.  Email Carrie at parishoffice@sthelenaedison.org. with your requests or mail in your requests.  As always, each family is allowed 4 memorial Masses only.  Two on Sunday and two during the week.  No requests will be put into the Mass Book before August 18, 2021.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO SCHEDULE MEMORIAL MASSES FOR 2022, NO REQUESTS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE!

You are cordially invited to participate in Book Club. We begin on Wednesday, November 3 2021 from 7-: 8pm in the school meeting room. The book is The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. You may purchase your book from Amazon or go to your local Barnes and noble. You may use your Kindles or Nooks. Bring a notebook and a small bible.

In light of the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, there are so many who need our help, both nationally and locally within our own Diocese. There are on-going relief efforts in Haiti and much aid needed in Afghanistan. Bishop Checchio has created the Emergency Disaster Fund – proceeds will be used to support the efforts of Catholic agencies as they work to aid emergency relief efforts locally and nationally, unless otherwise specified. Contributions will be used for immediate emergency needs, such as water, food, shelter, and medical care and in long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts. You may donate online at diometuchen.org or mail a check made payable to “Diocese of Metuchen” with “Emergency Disaster Fund” in the memo line. More information is available on the diocesan website at D-I-O-METUCHEN DOT ORG. Please give generously, as your means allow, to help our brothers and sisters who are most in need at this time.

If you were sexually abused as a minor by a member of the a clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or you know of someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement, through the diocesan website (www,diometuchen.org), or by calling Lawrence Nagle, diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection (732) 562-2413

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Join the Knights of Columbus online at KofC.org Pope John Paul 1 Council 6571, Colonia, NJ. Meet 1st Thursday each month at VFW Hall, Inman Ave., Colonia at 7:30PM. Cibtact Charlie at 732-381-3389 for more information. Great insurance program and community, church work.

Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19), Religious Education classes FOR THIS YEAR will experience a new "Family Friendly" program  Since Parents are the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith; books, online lesson plans and online assessments will be provided for parents to teach their children at home.  Mass Attendance is crucial you must attend Mass on a weekly basis. In these days of Covid-19, there is no excuse for not attending class. If you are unable to attend Mass physically, live streamed and televised Masses are available. The Registration form can be found on our website. Please print it out, fill it out and return with the appropriate fee. All Forms must be returned by September 18th. Copies of Baptismal Forms are needed for those entering Grade one.

INTRODUCING OUR SCRIP PROGRAM: “SHOPWITHSCRIP” PLEASE SIGN UP TO SHOP: https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/GetStarted Our school organization code is: FFD4DFCC7L652 YOU MAY ALSO BUY SCRIP GIFT CARDS IN PERSON: With gift card fundraising, families can simply earn money for your organization by purchasing gift cards from more than 750 top brands they already shop for everyday things. Your earnings come directly from the brands you shop, not your pocket, so gift cards are worth full value. For more information please email: sthelenascrip@gmail.com Maryanne Vitagliano – Scrip Coordinator at Tel# 908-456-0812

Our Bingo event got on the news, click above to check out the article!

I welcome back Sister Charles, our Faculty, New Faculty, Staff, Returning Students and New Students as we start our first full year as a Blue Ribbon School. I hope all of you have had a very restful and fun summer and are ready for an exciting, challenging and fun school year. Sister Charles and I look forward to seeing our Kindergarten— Grade 8 Students on their first day of School, Thursday, August 29th (we will have early dismissal on Thursday & Friday), and for our Pre– K 3 & Pre –K 4 Students on Tuesday, September 3rd! Sincerely yours in Christ,

A Catholic Prayer & Support Group for Families Affected by Mental Health Issues will take place at St. Patrick’s Church in Belvidere, NJ on the following Wednesdays at 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM: April - December: 1st Wednesday of the month