THIS MONTH Thought for the Week   "I assure you, as often as you did it for one of the least among us, you did it for me." (Mth. 25:40).  Feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and those in prison is the Gospel call to be good stewards.  As you make your decision, refelct on the thoughts in Deacon Tom's stewardship renewal homily given this past weekend.  Click on the Stewardship link to see the posting.

Boy Scout Food Drive Thanks to all who made the drive a success, donors and volunteers alike.  We re-stocked our pantry to overflowing, a big help as we face the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.  Your Thanksgiving meal and turkey donations are welcome at the rectory.    Deacon Tom   VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   We will be filling Thanksgiving baskets on Monday, November 23rd in the HTIS gym beginning at 10 am.  If you can help, please contact Deacon Tom at 232-8137 or deacon.tom@verizon.net     The Benedictine Center invites you to Advent: a Season of Hope on Saturday December 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.  Open to all.  (Weekend retreat December 4-6 for women only.) at St. Walburga Monastery, Elizabeth, NJ.  Through meditating on Scripture passages we will open ourselves to the Word of God revealing the mystery of Christ's hope in our lives.    $30 for Saturday with lunch included.  $125 for the weekend. Call 908-353-3028 to register.     The Benedictine Center invites women to begin the New Year with prayer and reflection by attending the New Year's Eve Retreat at St. Walburga Monastery, Elizabeth, NJ. $50 Call 908-353-3028 for information.