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PLEASE NOTE MASS CHANGE ON MONDAY.  THERE WILL BE COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY.

Monday      September 16^th Cornelius, pope

7:00 PM      Jackie Bruno r/o Brian Mahoney

Tuesday     September 17^th Robert Bellamine, doctor

   8:00 AM   Sara Jimenez r/o her family

Wednesday  September 18^th

   8:00 AM   COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY

Thursday      September 19^th Januarius, bishop

   8:00 AM   Intentions of the Parishioner

Friday           September 20^th Andrew Kim Taegon, priest

   8:00 AM   Armand Santini r/o Family

Saturday       September 21^st Matthew, apostle

   8:00 AM   Intentions of the Parishioner

 

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday       Sept 21^st Vigil: 25^th Ordinary Sunday

    5:30 PM   William Miller, Sr. r/o Miller family

Sunday         Sept. 22^nd 25^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

   8:00 AM   Anna Lozinak r/o Getlick family

10:00 AM   Matty Dabkowski r/o Family

12 NOON     John Krafjack r/o Marilyn & Bob Vrabel

RIGHT REVEREND THOMAS CONFROY, O.S.B. WILL BE HERE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28^TH AT THE 5:30 PM MASS TO ADMINISTER THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

 

 

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes and especially for Marion Ambrose, Linda Sylvester (wife of Dominick Jr.), Irene Valdata, James Cruise, Diane (Lane) Stone, Florence Altiere, Sister Rose Marita Lake, Raffaella Shapiro, Mary Garretson, Theresa Jasinski, Sr. Mary Theresa Leddy, Haley Weber, Yoshiaki Nakata, Vincent Anatele, Marian Mraz, Rose Stevenson, Stephen Golaszewski, William Waverka, and Bishop Vincent DePaul Breen.  Please also pray for the soul of Glenn Edward Smith who died last week.

 

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS The next Baptism Class will be held on Oct. 7, 2002.  Please call the Rectory to make arrangements

 

 

 

"‘Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’ Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart."  Matthew 18:33-35

 

Today’s liturgy presents Christian forgiveness as the human counterpart of God’s forgiveness.  We are called to be instruments of God’s forgiveness to each other.  Is God calling you in a deeper way to be an instrument of forgiveness and healing to his people as a priest, religious sister or brother, or deacon?  If so, contact the Vocations Office 732-562-1990 or e-mail Vocations@diometuchen.org.  Or visit our website at www.diometuchen.org/vocations

 

 

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

The Rosary Altar Society will be holding their annual Day of Renewal at the Shrine of St. Joseph in Sterling on October 13, 2002 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  The donation for the day is $20/person and includes a hot meat (lunch).  If anyone is interested, please contact Vi Dzierzanowski at 732-469-0857 before Sept. 30, 2002.

 

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE FALL PLANTING OF FLOWERS AROUND THE CHURCH.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS

Catechetical Congress will be held on November 9, 2002@ Guardian Angels, Edison followed by travel to St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway.  This year’s theme is Living, Loving & Laughing for the Lord.  If you are interested in attending, please let me know.  I have the calendar of events and registration form.  For more information, contact Karen Mathews, 732-271-1750.

 

A special THANK YOU to all teachers, aides and substitutes participating in this years CCD program.

 

Come to FISH on Friday and be spiritually “fed” on solid Catholic teachings.

“Heal Me, Lord!”

Presenter: Barbara Schlemon Ryan, R.N. Beloved Ministry

Friday evening, Sept 20, 2002

7:30 – 9:30 PM (includes refreshments afterwards)

St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway

 

The next FISH will be held on Oct. 18, 2002.  “A double Portion of the Spirit.”

 

MEN’S CHOIR

Men are sought for the new diocesan Men’s choir now being formed.  Rehearsals will be held at the Pastoral Center in Piscataway.  The mission of the choir will be to present music from chant to modern and to supplement the Diocesan Festival Choir for select Diocesan Liturgies.  Contact Thom DeLessio, Dir. Of Music at 732-562-1990 ext 1636.

 

Emmaus House is sponsoring a trip to Cape Cod for 5 Days/4 nights from October 14-18,2002.  Visit the Irish Village, take a boat ride to Martha’s Vineyard tour the Conservatory, Province Town and visit the Kennedy Library and Plymouth Rock.  Tour Price is $375.00 pp, double occupancy and includes 4 dinners & 4 breakfasts.  For information or reservations call 732-442-7688 or visit our web site at www.emmaushousenj.com.

 

“Journey Through Grief” A newly formed support group at Immaculate Conception Church, Somerville is starting on Tues, Oct. 1, 200 at 7:30 PM.  Registration is required. (No fee).  Please call Joan Kopil at 908-369-0845.

 

Secretary/Office Clerk needed for the Office of Stewardship.

Computer knowledge a must.  Full benefits with good starting salary.  Please send all inquiries to Diocese of Metuchen, Office of Personnel Management, PO Box 191, Metuchen, NJ 08840-0191 or call 732-562-1900 x1004; Fax 732-562-1399. 

 

The Pregnancy Aid & Information Center is holding a 2002 Rose Luncheon with a fashion show (sponsored by Dress Barn) and a silent Auction featuring Broadway Show tickets, on Nov. 9, 2002 from 11 AM – 3 PM.  It will be held at the Redwood Inn, Mine Rd. Bridgewater.  Cost is $35.00.  Please call 908-526-8121 for reservations.

 

Immaculata High School will hold its annual Open House on Oct. 16, from 7:00 – 9:30 at the H.S. for all 8^th graders and their parents.  Information about the school and its programs will be presented, as well as an opportunity to tour the facilities.  The COOP entrance test will be administered in the diocese on Nov. 9.  Applications are available through Catholic elementary schools or by calling 800-569-2667 or 908-722-0200 x117.  Applications for the test will be processed from Sept. 3 – Oct. 18.

 

GENNESARET, a retreat designed to provide a spiritual and temporal oasis for men & women suffering with a life threatening illness will be held the weekend of Oct. 18- 20^th at the Vincentian Renewal Center in Princeton.  Please call 732-566-7237, 732-290-9248, 908-654-5575 or 732-928-2989 if interested.

 

On Sunday, Oct. 6, from 2 – 3:30 PM, the Twelfth Annual Life Chain in Somerset County will take place.  Please sign up today to participate in this prayerful event.  For more info, please call 732-469-3397 or 732-356-8687. 

 

Vacuuming too often weakens the carpet fibers. Say this with a serious face, and shudder delicately whenever anyone mentions Carpet Fresh

Dust bunnies cannot evolve into dust rhinos when disturbed. Rename the area under the couch "The Galapagos Islands" and claim an ecological exemption.

Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor of 5 and leave it alone.

In a pinch, you can always claim that the haphazard tower of unread magazines and newspapers next to your chair provides the valuable FengShui aspect of a tiger, thereby reducing your vulnerability. Roll your eyes when you say this.

Explain the mound of pet hair brushed up against the doorways by claiming you are collecting it there to use for stuffing hand sewn play animals for underprivileged children.

If dusting is REALLY out of control, simply place a showy urn on the coffee table and insist, "THIS is where Grandma wanted us to scatter her ashes..."

Don't bother repainting. Simply scribble lightly over a dirty wall with an assortment of crayons, and try to muster a glint of tears as you say, "Junior did this the week before that unspeakable accident... I haven't had the heart to clean it..."

Mix one-quarter cup pine-scented household cleaner with four cups of water in a spray bottle. Mist the air lightly. Leave dampened rags in conspicuous locations. Develop an exhausted look, throw yourself onto the couch, and sigh, "I clean and I clean and I still don't get anywhere..."