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Franklin Township’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Community Breakfast

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The Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation Presents

Franklin Township’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Community Breakfast

Monday, January 20, 2025

8:30AM Breakfast Buffet & Celebration

Double Tree Hotel– Somerset

Admission $60

Keynote Speaker:

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives

 

For Event Information, Ticket Sales, Donations or Business Promotion Use QR Code Above or Visit: www.FTMLK.org

Email FTMLKCF@gmail.com Call 732-328-8374

No tickets sold at the door.

Purchase Tickets Before 1/15/2025

All tickets are available through the website.

 

 

PROCEEDS AND CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE USED FOR THE FTMLKCF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. DONATIONS CAN BE MAILED TO:

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.

P.O. BOX 5684 SOMERSET, NJ 08875 (PAYABLE TO: FTMLKCF)

FTMLKCF IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Come Join us for a Bible Study on The Eucharist!

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For this upcoming and final year of Eucharistic Revival, Saint Matthias will be offering a Bible Study focused on The Eucharist.  Jesus says: “I am the living bread come down from heaven; whoever eats of this bread will live forever; this bread is my flesh which I give for the life of the world.” (John 6:51).  Jesus left us a great gift in the Eucharist, a gift that allows us to encounter him in a most profound way, a gift that gives us life and draws us into communion with God and each other. So, it is fitting that we do what we can to grow in our knowledge of, and love for, the Eucharist.  This bible study is offered with this in mind.

The Bible Study will be in person in the Parish Office Building (Ruiz room) on Saturday mornings from 10:30am to Noon.  It is offered over 7 consecutive Saturdays (seven sessions in all) beginning on Saturday January 18 and ending on Saturday March 1st. If you’d like to sign up and take part in this Bible Study simply email:

Joe Percoco at percoco@rutgers.edu  – or –  Ivette Michel at ladyi63@aol.com.

 

Pope Francis tells us: “The Eucharist brings us Jesus’ love, which can transform our lives”. Please come join us forthis special offering that provides us with one more way to encounter Jesus and experience his love!

 

Accompaniment Project

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The Accompaniment Project is a grant-funded initiative of the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).

This survey is for people of ALL ages – feel free to share it with anyone!

Your responses will help us create and sustain engaging ways to encounter Christ and develop real relationships with anyone who wants to be accompanied on their journey searching for meaning,  joy, and purpose in their life.  Thanks for taking the time to tell us what you think.  YOU MATTER !

Accompaniment Project Survey

Giving Tuesday 2024

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GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back in many different ways: through acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent, or treasure. Our parish of St. Matthias has been blessed with generous parishioners who always responded joyfully to every need of our community. Please consider donating to St. Matthias Church as one of your GivingTuesday contributions. Every contribution no matter how small goes towards making improvements to our church. Thank you for your goodness.

To donate to St. Matthias Church, please click here.

 

Opening of our Book of Mass Intentions

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Our 2025 Book of Mass Intentions will be opened on Monday, November 11, 2024, 8:30 AM in the Parish Office. To accommodate all our parishioners, we will continue the limit of four (4) Masses, that is, two (2) weekday Masses and a maximum of two (2) Weekend Masses. You can return on or after December 10 for additional Mass requests. It is good for us all to know of the different kinds of Mass intentions:

 

  • Announced Weekday Mass Intentions: The suggested stipend for weekday Mass remains the same: $10.00. The intention will be printed in the bulletin and announced during Mass. Please be sure to indicate if the person for whom the Mass requested is living (L) or deceased (D).
  • Announced Weekend Mass Intentions: The suggested stipend for Weekend Mass is $15.00. The intention will be printed in the bulletin and announced at Mass. Please be sure to indicate if the person for whom the Mass requested is living (L) or deceased (D).
  • Multiple Intentions: With increasing requests for additional Mass intentions during unforeseen special occasions such as death, month’s mind, etc., it is a pastoral practice to better accommodate such needs of our parishioners by allowing additional intentions with the existing intention for the Mass. In such cases, we will be accepting only one additional intention, which will be announced in the Universal Prayers (Prayers of the Faithful) but not necessarily in the bulletin. Please know that the stipend for this additional intention ($10 for weekdays and $15 for Weekends) will be sent to the Mission Office of our Diocese or to missionary priests.
  • Unannounced Mass Intentions: There will be no limit on unannounced Mass requests. These Masses are available at any time and are sent either to the Office of Missions of the Diocese of Metuchen or to missionary priests. The suggested stipend remains the same: $10.00.
  • Mass for the People (Missa Pro Populo): One Sunday Mass per weekend is offered for the intention of the living and deceased parishioners of St. Matthias.

SCAM ALERT

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Like many pastors, I too have heard from our parishioners who received emails or text messages, seemingly from me, asking for donations.  Please exercise the utmost caution when receiving these types of communications. I have not asked nor will I solicit donations. Please be suspicious of any such communication. Please call the parish office directly to verify its legitimacy.  Anyone who feels that they have been the victim of this type of fraud is urged to contact the local police department.

-Fr. Abraham

Part-Time Administrative Assistant Needed

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St. Matthias Church is looking for a part-time administrative assistant with management experience. Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Assist with the day-to-day operation of the parish.
  • Maintain the parish calendar and schedule events.
  • Serve as the point of contact for funerals and weddings.
  • Proactive management of vendors.
  • Work with maintenance supervisor ordering parts, supplies, and scheduling appointments.
  • Maintain office inventory and complete other general office duties.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office.Excellent office and interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication skills, both in person and on the phone a must.

Please send your resume to: Mary Pat Burke-Grospin, Business Administrator at  mpburke-grospin@stmatthias.net

Trail of Faith

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The “Trail of Faith” provides a new opportunity to appreciate nature on the grounds of Saint Matthias Parish. The Trail is approximately 1/3 of a mile long. It starts in the back parking lot between the northeast corner of the playground and the dumpster enclosure. It travels through wooded areas and fields behind the parish. The trail was planned and built by Parishioner Dalton Vassanella for his Eagle Scout Project.

Dalton is a member of Scout Troop 154, which is sponsored by St. Matthias Parish. Several Scouts and Adult Leaders from Troop 154 helped him with the construction of the Trail. The inspiration for the trail came to Dalton one Sunday after Mass as he was walking the Parish grounds reflecting on his experiences as a student at St. Matthias School. His goal was to come up with a project that would allow others to enjoy the natural beauty of God’s creations as part of their ongoing spiritual journeys. The Trail is dedicated to the many teachers and staff that have devoted decades of their lives to educating thousands of St. Matthias students.

The trail was built to provide parishioners a place to reflect on their relationship with God, deepen their spirituality, and pray or meditate, all while surrounded by nature. It was also built to be utilized by Saint Matthias School. Teachers can take their students on the trail to learn more about natural sciences and students can see firsthand different types of soil, trees, plants, birds, animals, and other elements of the ecosystem, in this “outdoor classroom”.

Scattered along the trail are a dozen signs. Each sign states one of 12 points that comprise the Scout Law, along with a corresponding Bible quote. When they walk the trail, parishioners, staff, and students are encouraged to ponder the Bible passages, or simply use each sign as a place to stop and reflect upon the beauty of God’s creations.

When walking the trail please stay on the path marked by the green trail markers, at all times. Also, please wear appropriate footwear and be aware of your surroundings. All children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian, when walking on the “Trail of Faith”.

Anyone interested in learning more about Scout Troop 154 please contact: Scoutmaster, Mr. Paul Furnell; (732) 799 9956. info@troop154nj.com