14. The Amboy Guardian *September 15, 2021Ice Cream Social - Legislative Branch of Vitale-Coughlin- Lopez, Bayside Creamery & Waterfront, Perth Amboy 9/3/21*Photos by Katherine MassopustBrian Taylor at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library, Perth Amboy 8/26/21*Photos by Katherine Massopust
Novena to St. RitaO holy protectress of those whoart in greatest need, thou whoshineth as a star of hope in themidst of darkness, blessed SaintRita, bright mirror of God'sgrace, in patience and fortitudethou art a model of all the statesin life. I unite my will with thewill of God through the meritsof my Savior Jesus Christ, andin particular through his patientwearing of the crown of thorns,which with tender devotionthou didst daily contemplate.Through the merits of the holyVirgin Mary and thine owngraces and virtues, I ask thee toobtain my earnest petition, providedit be for the greater gloryof God and my own sanctification.Guide and purify my intention,O holy protectress andadvocate, so that I may obtainthe pardon of all my sins andthe grace to persevere daily, asthou didst in walking with courage,generosity, and fidelitydown the path of life. (Mentionyour request.)Saint Rita, advocate of the impossible,pray for us.Saint Rita, advocate of the helpless,pray for us.Recite the Our Father, HailMary, and Glory Be three timeseach. K.M. & C.M.Remember toSay YourNovenas!AnswersFrom PuzzleOn Page 13Prayer to St. JudeTo be said when problems ariseor when one seems to be deprivedof all visible help, or forcases almost despaired of.Most holy Apostle, St. Jude,faithful servant and friend of Jesus,the name of the traitor whodelivered our beloved Fatherinto the hands of His enemieshas caused you to be forgottenby many, but the Church honorsand invokes you universally, asthe patron and invokes you universally,as the patron of hopelesscases, of things almost despairedof. Pray for me, I am sohelpless and alone. Make use Iimplore you, of that particularprivilege given to you, to bringvisible and speedy help wherehelp is almost despaired of.Come to my assistance in thisgreat need that I may receive theconsolation and help of heavenin all my necessities, tribulationsand sufferings, particularly(Here make your request)and that I may praise God withyou and all the elect forever. Ipromise, O blessed St. Jude, tobe ever mindful of this great favor,to always honor you as myspecial and powerful patron,and to gratefully encourage devotionto you. Amen.Thank you, Saint Jude I.N.S.Fall CommunityCleanupPERTH AMBOY – Saturday,Sept. 18, 2021, at 9 a.m., FrancisSt. Park, 96 Francis St. Formore information, visit www.perthamboynj.orgLOOKING BACKFishing DerbyPERTH AMBOY – Saturday,Sept. 18, 2021, at 9 a.m. HarborsideMarina, 260 Front St.For more information, visitwww.perthamboynj.orgPAHS Class of1971 ReunionPERTH AMBOY - The PerthAmboy High School Class of1971 50-Year Reunion willbe held on Saturday, September18 th , 2021 at the Armoryin Perth Amboy. The cost of$85.00 per person. Contact ValTarr’s email – voltarr@aol.comA.C. TRIPHoly Rosary SeniorsHOPELAWN - Holy RosarySeniors is sponsoring a bustrip to Resorts Cassino, AtlanticCity, Tuesday, October12, 2021. Cost is $35 and $20back in play. Bus leaves Churchparking lot (625 Florida GroveRd., Hopelawn) at 10:00 am.Any questions please call Connieat 732-442-4978.A.C. Bus TripTime Change!San Salvador SeniorsPERTH AMBOY - The SanSalvador Seniors are sponsoringa bus trip to ResortsCasino in Atlantic City onThursday, Oct. 7, 2021. Buswill depart from behind St.Stephen's Church (St. JohnPaul II) Parking Lot on MechanicStreet, Perth Amboyat 11 a.m. Cost: $30 per person;$20 back in slot playFor more information, callJoe at 732-826-0819. Masksare required to be worn onthe bus.You Must Reserve YourSeat!You must pay with exactamount of ticket and beforeyou board the bus. We will notbe able to give out change.PERTH AMBOY – Catalog Sales 1940's*Photo Courtesy of the Perth Amboy Free Public LibraryThis photo was restored under a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commissionto the Kearny Cottage Historical Association.September 15, 2021 * The Amboy Guardian .15Pets of the WeekPPerth Amboy, NJ RESCUESPERTH AMBOY - ADOPT AKITTY rescued from the streetsthat only needs love. This kittyor another will be waiting patientlyfor you. Can't adopt,then maybe consider fostering.They're fixed, vaccinated, dewormed,microchipped, havetheir nails trimmed, are defleadand fully vetted. Visit Allforthepaws.orgfor adoption ap-plication and email to Vmoralespps@yahoo.com. Donation feeapplies. Upon approved application, adoption will take place atadopter’s home. Rescue will transport. Text 1.732.486.6382 forquestions.Have a Special Pet?E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject lineand explain why your pet is special. Please includeName and Phone# for verification.Middlesex County OffersCareer-Related Services VirtuallyThrough One-Stop Career Centersfor Job SeekersFederal Extended Unemployment Benefits for 19,200Middlesex County Residents End September 4Fortunately, for those whoare looking for jobs, MiddlesexCounty and the State ofNew Jersey are ready to assistby connecting job seekers tothe thousands of open positionsaround the region and offering avariety of services through theOne-Stop Career Centers. Withgreater competition for openpositions, many industries areoffering increased hourly wagesand sign-on bonuses to attractand keep workers.The New Jersey Departmentof Labor and Workforce Developmentalso recently launchedJob Source, offering a varietyof tools designed to help fuela successful job search experience.Users can create a free accountand get tips and templatesfor job search, resume writing,cover letters and many otherfree services.State-run One-Stop CareerCenters are currently only operatingremotely, with career-relatedservices available virtuallyand by telephone. A return datefor appointment-only servicesat the state-run centers has notbeen determined.For more information, contactthe Office of Career Opportunityat 732-745-3970 or if interestedin job training contactMiddlesex County One-StopCareer Centers at 732-745-3955(New Brunswick) and 732-293-0642 (Perth Amboy) toschedule an appointment. Moreinformation can be found here:http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/BDE/Pages/Office_Workforce.aspxPress Release 9/7/21MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ– As of September 4, pandemic-relatedunemployment benefitswill end, impacting 19,200Middlesex County residents.To assist unemployed and underemployedCounty residentswith their job search, MiddlesexCounty’s One-Stop Career Centerswithin the Office of CareerOpportunity are offering virtualcareer-related services.In addition to accessing theOne-Stop Career Centers forassistance with job searches,resume reviewing, career counseling,and career services forlow-income residents, job seekersand underemployed residentsare encouraged to sign upfor SkillUp, a free online trainingportal with more than 5,500courses focusing on business,project management, accounting,human resources, informationtechnology, and customerservice. To sign up for SkillUp,please visit http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/BDE/Pages/SkillUp.aspx“With pandemic-related unemploymentbenefits ending onSeptember 4, we encourage allunemployed residents to begintheir job search and to utilizethe resources available to themthrough the County. The CO-VID-19 pandemic has changedthe employment landscapefor employees, but MiddlesexCounty is here to help our residentsfind employment in anyway we can,” said Director ofthe Board of County CommissionersRonald G. Rios.
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