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PLEASE NOTE—THERE IS A MASS ON WEDNESDAY MORNING

Monday August 2^nd

7:00 PM John Krenick r/o daughter, Kathy

Tuesday August 3^rd

8:00 AM All Fathers

Wednesday August 4^th John Mary Vianney, priest

8:00 AM All Fathers

Thursday August 5^th Dedication of St. Mary Major

8:00 AM All Fathers

Friday August 6^th Transfiguration of the Lord

8:00 AM Hank Wisbeski r/o Catherine & Children

Saturday August 7^th Sixtus, pope

8:00 AM All Fathers

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday August 7^th Vigil: 19^th Ordinary Sunday

5:30 PM Michael Hulik r/o Tony & Eileen Amoroso

Sunday August 7^th 19th Ordinary Sunday

8:00 AM William Michael Hulik r/o Helen Johnson

10:00 AM Cosmo Romano r/o Mrs. Philomena Renda

12 NOON Joseph Ledla r/o Dot & Dick Allen

August 1st 18^th Ordinary Sunday

Pss II Seasonal Prop

Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

114: Eccl 1:2;2:21-23 Ps 90:3-6,12-14,17

Col 3:1-5,9-11 Lk 12:13-21

Listen carefully to the voice of the Lord: set your heart on what will last forever. We only fool ourselves if we believe that our possessions will bring us happiness and life. Instead, “grow rich in the sight of the Lord”.

Let Us Pray…That we may use our time, talent, and treasure to protect and defend the right to life.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered here at Our Lady of Mercy on Saturday, October 9^th at the 5:30 PM Mass. Abbot Gerard Lair, O.S. B. will preside at the celebration.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

July 25^th 2004 $2,863.00

Sunday August 1, 2004

Counters Team # 2 Giacomini/Getlik

Bingo Team #1

Mission Co-Operative August 14/15

Please be aware that you did not receive this special envelope in your last mailing. Envelopes will be available at all entrances Please insert your parishioner number if known on the front. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Fr. Alexis Fernando from the Diocese of Kandy, Sri-Lanka will preach at all Masses on August 14 & 15, 2004.

Sri Lanka: formerly called Ceylon: an island off the southern coast of India. Population:18.8 Million, Religions: Buddhists 65%, Hindus 18%, Catholics 7%.

The diocese of Kandy is located in the central hill country of Sri Lanka, an island nation known for its tea. The diocese has a population of 2 million where only 3-½ % are Catholics who are spread over a wide area. The terrain being mountainous traveling presents a problem as vehicles take a heavy toll on rough roads.

The majority of the Catholics belong to the ethnic group called the Tamil Tea Plantation workers. This socio-economic community is of Indian origin and are politically & economically a marginalized sector of the population. They live in “line rooms” which is a row of rooms in one long building. In a room of 10x20’ a family would live, cook, sleep, convalesce, stack firewood and keep domestic animals such as chickens. Their access to health care & education is limited. Malnourishment is prevalent especially in the children.

While ministering to their spiritual needs, the diocese has also initiated many self-help projects to improve the quality of life of the people. Various programs for village development, youth, women, elderly dying destitutes, human rights and for communications, help keep the commitment of the diocese in their social and economic upliftment. The Bishop, 45 priests, 225 religious and about 100 full time lay catechists invites you to join hands with them in their service to this little community in Sri Lanka. Your prayers and your generous financial assistance will help them in their missionary effort and supplement their meager and limited resources for which they will be very grateful. God will certainly bless your generosity.

A native priest from Sri Lanka will help you feel a part of this mission Church out-post and ask for your assistance when he speaks at all the masses on the weekend of the mission appeal.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially for Consuelo Healy, Bill Fioravant, John Pongratz, Joseph Ballotta, Mary Pokotello, Hudson Savarin, Albert Schraeder, Rose Campanero, Patrick Puppo, John & Eileen Foxwell, Sr. Elinor Foxwell, F.M.M., Haley Weber, Cole Nesmith, James Murray (uncle of Karen Mathews), Warren King (father of Karen Mathews), Vincent Anatele, Rose Stevenson, Blanche Ferarro, David Alliprandine, Ralph Ley, Teresa Kunz, Betty Connelly, Louie Auerbach, Josephine Sarnoski, Fr. John Dzieglewicz, and Joseph Morando.

Prayer for Healing

Dear God, illness is not a thing, but a place. A place that is often full of pain, along with fear, uncertainty, and anger. A place where I must be alone, except for You. Be with me, Lord, in this way I must go. Let me pray in confidence with Job “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be hindered.” Give me a healthy body that I may use it in service of You. Give me a healthy mind and spirit that I may employ them in the work of Your Kingdom. Until my healing comes, Lord, let me join my suffering to that of Your Son, Jesus, who willingly suffered for our sake. Let Your grace be sufficient for my need. Give me, and all who suffer, strength that we may be filled with hope. Give us Your love so that our suffering may bring us closer to You, the origin and source of all love. In Christ’s name I pray, Amen

Someone is Waiting for You!

How very fortunate we are to have the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday from 8:30 AM until 12 noon. We are able to visit with Jesus, one on one, and to tell Him all of our troubles and worries and receive His Loving Peace and Comfort while in His Presence.

Won’t you come and visit Him? It could be for 15 minutes, ½ hour or 1 hour. His Blessings are there for you. Let’s not miss this beautiful Spiritual Opportunity.

Golden & Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrations will take place on October 10 or October 24, 2004 at 4:00 PM. Arrangements can be made by contacting your parish office at 732-356-1037. Application forms are available and will be accepted by the Family Life Office until Friday, September 3, 2004. A confirmation letter will be sent once your application has been processed.

Fr. Ken Brighenti of St. Ann’s Parish, Raritan will be sponsoring a “Pilgrimage to Saint Pio of Pietralcina” in Italy. This trip will include the Shrine of Padre Pio, the birthplace, Rome, Vatican City, Mass at St. Peter’s and more. The trip is scheduled for Nov. 7-15, 2004. There will be a video presentation on Wed., July 28, 2004 in the Church meeting room at 7:00 PM. There are a limited number of spaces still available. For complete details and a brochure, please call 908-725-1008 or 908-766-8994.

CCD REGISTRATION

If you have not already done so, please register your child for the 2004-2005 Religious Education Program, which begins in September. Registration forms are available at the exits in church. Completed Registration forms with payment should be dropped off at the Rectory or in the collection basket in a sealed envelope addressed to the Religious Education Coordinator. Questions can be addressed to Karen Mathews at 732-271-1750 or Nancy Sayre at 732-873-1453.

Single Again Ministry of the NACSDC Region III will present a LUAU Dance on Sat., Aug 14, 2004 from 8 pm – 12 midnight at St. Barnabas Church, Woodland Rd. Bayville, NJ 08721. Tickets are $25 per person in advance. NO DOOR TICKETS. Call Mary @ 908-810-9581, Conrad 973-857-2731, Mary Alice 732-269-2020 or Rich 609-333-9666.

Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers to participate in one to one activities and become a mentor to the youth of Somerset County. Do you have a minimum of 3 hours per week to offer to a child? Like having fun? Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Enjoy being a positive role model? Then call Kathleen Zielinski at 908-722-1881 or email at kzielinski @ccdom.org for more information.