PLEASE NOTE—TIME CHANGE FOR MASS ON WEDSNESDAY –Dec 8^th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception & a Holy Day of Obligation.

Monday November 28^th

7:00 PM Joseph Getlik r/o Rosary Altar Society

Tuesday November 29^th

8:00 AM Josephine Rollings r/o Walter & Eleanor Raksa

Wednesday November 30^th Andrew, Apostle

8:00AM Communion Service Only

Thursday December 1^st

8:00 AM Mary & William Meyner r/o Elizabeth Connelly

Friday December 2^nd

8:00 AM David & Violet Alliprandine

Saturday December 3^rd

8:00 AM Rudy Stys r/o Sylvester Family

Saturday December 3^rd 2nd Sunday of Advent

5:30 PM Patricia Savaryn r/o Jean

SUNDAY MASSES

Sunday December 4^th ^Second Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM Eileen Foxwell r/o Karen & Jesse Mathews

10:00 AM Michael Skirka r/o Mary Getlik & Family

12 NOON John Gallo r/o Family

November 27^th First Sunday of Advent

2: Is 63:16b-17,19b;64:2-7 Ps 80:2-3,15-16

18-19 1 Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13:33-37

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially for Tony Gangitano, Frank Kozden, David King, Mary Pokotello, John Foxwell, Haley Weber, Blanche Ferarro, Adam Platukis, Josephine Sarnoski, Andy Gonda, Roseanne Scaletti, Anna Corrento, Chris Perciante, Anna McConnell, Barbara Van Pelt, Diane Manley, and Bryant Connelly (Betty’s son).

Please also pray for the soul of John Krull, father of Rev. Michael G. Krull, Pastor of Our Lady of Victories Church in Sayreville who passed away last week. Let us be joined in prayer as John is welcomed back into the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. Let us also remember the Krull family that they may find strength and consolation in the Lord, and comfort and support from their family and friends.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Nov 20, 2005 Not Available

Sunday Nov 27, 2005

Counters Team # 3

Bingo Team #1

Youth Choir Notice:

The Youth Choir will meet on Monday afternoons from 4:00 to 4:45 in the church. Students in grades 3-8 are welcome to attend. If interested, please call Mrs. Debra Kubeck at 732-356-8918 for information.

Let Us Pray….

That today’ Gospel call to be watchful and alert may remind us of our obligation to be defenders and protectors of the sanctity of human life.

Listen to Catholic Radio! Tune in to 89.3 FM & listen to our area’s ONLY full-time Catholic radio station.

ATTENTION: Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers & Altar Servers. Schedules are available on the OLMSBB.ORG website.

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER

1651 U.S. Highway 22

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@att.net

Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following programs. To register, call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@att.net

WEEKEND RETREAT

An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs and desires of each individual. Dec. 9-11, Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m. ($100/weekend) Registration required

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

Sacred Time, Sacred Space

A personal private day to enjoy God’s presence, begins and ends with communal prayer Dec 8, 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch.(Donation)

GATHERING AROUND THE MANGER

Advent afternoon of Reflection on the Wise Men, Mary, Joseph and the animals who, like us, gather around the manger in anticipation and in joy. Includes Mass.Sat - Dec 3, 1:00-5:00 p.m. ($20)

COME TO THE STABLE DAY

Our 29th Year!

Prayer, Blessing of Christmas Tree, Community, Refreshments Sunday, Dec 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Diocesan News:

Effective Sept. 1, 2005, enrollment in New Jersey Family Care was reopened to parents with income at or below

100 % of the federal poverty level. Better access to health care services & preventative measures is critically important for the whole family. If you wish to learn more, please call 1-800-701-0710 or visit website www.njfamilycare.org.

A White Mass honoring Health Care Personnel will be held on Sun. Dec 4, 2005 at 12 noon with Bishop Bootkoski celebrating at St. Francis Cathedral in Metuchen. Rev. Michael Manning, M.D. will be guest homilist. For more info, call 732-562-1990 Ext. 1629.

First Synod of the Diocese of Metuchen

What Makes a Synod Special?

Contemporary diocesan synods are similar to strategic planning efforts at companies and non-profit organizations. Those efforts involve assessing the past, understanding current reality, and planning for the future.

As Roman Catholics, we rely on Gospel values as well as our Church’s teachings to guide planning endeavors. Reverence for the presence of Jesus, our willingness to be guided by the Holy Spirit, and a rich tradition of serving all in need makes the diocesan synod a special kind of venture.

Consider also Mary, our Queen and Mother, whose fiat, “Thy will be done,” exemplifies faith and trust in the abiding wisdom of God. For more information about this historic event: www.diometuchen.org/synod

Christmas Boutique & Tricky Tray Baskets

The second annual Christmas Boutique at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Washington Valley Rd, Martinsville will be held on Sat. Dec 3^rd from 9AM – 3:00 PM in the Parish Center. The event includes over 40 crafters & vendors. There will be a Tricky Tray Basket Auction with over 100 baskets to bid on. Be sure to stop for lunch or snack at the Council Café’ in the Parish Hall. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women.

Holy Name Society News

We are happy to announce that the Holy Name Society has voted to have the following gentlemen as the new officers of our society for the year 2006. They are as follows;

Mr. Robert (Bob) McArdle, President

Mr. Keith Fasanella, Vice President

Mr. Albert Larangeira, Secretary

Mr. Joseph Graber, Treasurer

It is a pleasure to have these men of the parish of Our Lady of Mercy Church in this important leadership roll and we wish them well in their terms of office.

Blessed Be HIS Holy Name

Tax Refunds

& Tithing

Are you receiving a tax refund this year? Have you considered giving a percentage of it back to your parish? Even if you are not able to give a full 5% or 10% tithe to your parish on a regular basis many Catholics find that tithing on unexpected income – a tax refund, winnings at the Casino, or an inheritance – is a great first step to experiencing the joy and contentment that come when we really do give as God has asked us to give. Try it yourself and feel the joy.

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Strange 'Questions':

Sexual harassment at work-is it a problem for the self-employed? --Victoria Wood

After eating, do amphibians have to wait one hour before getting out of the water?

After they make Styrofoam, what do they ship it in? --Steven Wright

What happens if you take No-Doze and wash it down with Nyquil?

Where do they get spring water in the other 3 seasons?

Where does the fire go when the fire goes out?

How do I set my laser printer on stun?

Con Artists

In 1872, veteran prospectors Philip Arnold and John Slack bought $35,000 worth of diamonds in Europe and scattered them on land in Wyoming. They managed to convince the Bank of San Francisco they had discovered a diamond field and made $700,000.

Joseph Weill, who inspired the movie "The Sting," rented abandoned banks and convinced businessmen that he had set up a genuine bank. He waited for them to deposit large sums of money before shutting down and moving on to the next town. This, plus some of his other scams, earned him over $6,000,000.