5^th Annual Parish Picnic 
           THANK YOU!           

And a good time was had by all!  Our 5^th Annual Parish Picnic was held last Sunday and it was a great day.  Many came to share good food, music and friendship.  A huge thank you goes out to our committee … and especially the Ciorciari Family for their hard work in organizing this event and to the Paolo Family for sponsoring the Craft Corner once again.  We also wish to thank Gabe Bay and the Senior Moments who each year generously provides the enjoyable music for our listening and dancing pleasure.

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Feast of Our Lady of Mount Virgin – Thank You!

On Saturday, September 7, 2019 our parish celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Virgin at the 4:00 pm Mass which was concelebrated by Father Benny and Father Javier.  Approximately 200 parishioners and friends were in attendance. We wish to thank all who participated in the triduum and attended.  A huge thank you goes out to Sonia and the choir for the beautiful music and the Knights of Columbus who carried the Icon and participated in the procession.  We also thank our staff who assisted with organizing this celebration in honor of our Lady of Mount Virgin.
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Italian Cultural Society           

The Italian Cultural Society is sponsoring a trip to the Padre Pio Shrine in Barto, PA on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  A Mass will be celebrated by our Pastor, Father Benny. This will be the first day of the Novena to Padre Pio. The cost is $75/pp which includes Lunch and round-trip bus transportation. Reservations may be made by contacting Joann Lukanski (732-745-9663) or Martha Cresti (732-249-1592). Tickets for this trip will sell quickly so please don’t hesitate.  If needed, a second bus will be ordered for this trip.  Don’t miss out on this wonderful experience.
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    Baby Diaper Campaign    

The Msgr. Pasquale Mugnano K of C Council No. 6572 is sponsoring a Diaper Campaign which will take place on the following dates:  Sundays, September 22^nd and 29^th and Sundays, October 20^th and 27^th.   Donations from your favorite baby diaper company – ages 0 to 24 months – will be gratefully accepted.  Distribution will be given as part of our Parish Thanksgiving Baskets; Diocese of Metuchen Life Choices, and Diocese of Metuchen Grandma’s House in Phillipsburg.  Monetary donations by check should be made payable to Knights of Columbus Council 6572.  Questions may be referred to Sir Knight Tom Derowitsch (908-217-5371) or Grand Knight Ramon Alayon (732-718-7174).  Thank you!