PLEASE NOTE—THERE WILL BE COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Monday November 7^th

7:00 PM Thomas Martini r/o Flo & Andy

Tuesday November 8^th

8:00 AM John F. Connelly r/o Elizabeth Connelly

Wednesday November 9^th Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

8:00AM COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY

Thursday November 10^th Leo the Great

8:00 AM Tore Billton r/o Friend

Friday November 11^th Martin of Tours

8:00 AM Mary Bozzay & Naze Santini r/o Family

Saturday November 12^th Josaphat

8:00 AM Anna Stefanick r/o Her Family

Saturday November 12^th Vigil: 33rd Ordinary Sunday

5:30 PM Frank Ambrose r/o Ambrose Family

SUNDAY MASSES

Sunday November 13^th 33^rd Ordinary Sunday

8:00 AM Rudolph Stys r/o Mary, Joseph Getlik & Family

10:00 AM Norma Scaletti r/o Tony & Eileen Amoroso

12 NOON Robert Ulmer r/o Allen Family

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CONFESSIONS HEARD ON NOV 12^TH DUE TO CONFIRMATION DURING THE 5:30 PM MASS. Confessions will be heard instead on Friday, November 11^th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Mass on Nov 19^th will be @ 4:30 PM instead of 5:30 PM due to the opening Mass for the Diocesan Synod @ the Cathedral @ 7:00 PM. There will be NO confessions heard on Sat., Nov. 19, but instead will be heard on Fri, Nov 18^th from 7-8 PM.

November 6^th Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pss IV Seasonal prop

Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

154: Wis 6:12-16 Ps 63:2-8

1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14 Mt 25:1-13

We seek many things in this life, but we should seek first the Lord and his wisdom. By so living, we will keep vigil for the Lord as we await his return in glory.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially for Carol Wawrzyniak, Frances Soweski, Irene Corrigan, David King, Mary Pokotello, John Foxwell, Haley Weber, Blanche Ferarro, Gladys Quinlan, Adam Platukis, Josephine Sarnoski, Marie Quinata, Andy Gonda, Nick Barber, Roseanne Scaletti, Vi Konz, Anna Corrento, Irene Corrigan, Chris Pissante, Mr & Mrs Frank Kozden, Anna McConnell, Barbara Van Pelt, Diane Manley, and Bryant Connelly (Betty’s son).

Please also pray for the soul of Marion Kehoe, mother of Rev. Mark F. Kehoe, Parochial Vicar of St. John the Evangelist Church in Lambertville. Let us be joined in prayer that Marion will find the fulfillment of her faith and the reward of her labors in the presence of the Risen Lord. May our prayerful support be a source of comfort to the Kehoe family.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Oct 30^th 2005 $3,021.55

Sunday Nov 06, 2005

Counters Team # 4

Bingo Team #2

Thirty-Second Sunday

Ordinary Time – November 6, 2005

Like the sensible bridesmaids in today’s parable, good stewards make sure that they, and whatever gifts are theirs to share, are ready to serve when the Master calls.

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.

For those ready to make a new beginning of hope and peace after the death, separation or divorce, a Beginning Experience Weekend will be held Nov. 11-13, 2005 at Stella Maris Retreat House, Elberon, NJ. For additional information, call Rosemarie 732-681-1114 or Rich 609-333-9868

Let Us Pray….

That like the wise virgins we may fill our lamps with wisdom and knowledge that we may better defend the sacredness of all 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

SACRED TIME, SACRED SPACE

A personal, private retreat day to enjoy God’s presence, begins and ends with communal prayer Nov 17, 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch.(Donation)

WHO IS THIS PROPHET ISAIAH AND WHAT IS HIS MESSAGE? Wed - Nov 30, 7:30—9:30 p.m. ($15)

2005 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

“We are One in the Body of Christ”

The 2005 Appeal is coming to a close. We need your support if the overall goal of $6 million is to be achieved. Please respond to Bishop Bootkoski’s recent request by mailing your gift card in the envelope provided.

Your participation is critical if we are to continue to fund all diocesan ministries across our four-county diocese. You can also make your gift or pledge at Mass next weekend, Nov. 12^th & 13^th, Pledge Commitment Weekend. In-pew envelopes will be distributed.

“Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all,” Mark 10:43-45

Diocesan News:

All are welcome & you are invited to a special mass for the opening of two historic events:

25^th Anniversary of the Diocese of Metuchen

First Synod of the Diocese of Metuchen

Opening Liturgy Saturday, November 19^th 7:00 PM

Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi. Prayerfully consider attending this special Mass, especially if you have yet to experience prayer and worship at our cathedral. Our Silver Jubilee & our first synod are events that transcend all divisions to unite us in our faith as Roman Catholics. This is your church, your synod, and your opportunity to be part of history in the making for the Diocese of Metuchen.

familylife@diometuchen.org.

The Family Life Office is pleased to announce the “Bishop’s First Annual Mass to Celebrate Adoption” on Monday, Nov. 21, 2005 at 7:30 PM in the Chapel of the St. John Neumann Diocesan Center, Piscataway.

The Rosary-Altar Society will hold their Annual Holiday Bake & Craft Sale following all of the Masses on the weekend of Nov. 19/20 in the church hall. Please remember that the Sat. Nov. 19^th Mass is at 4:00 PM. Come & check out all the cakes and cookies and also the fine collection of charming crafts. There will be a great variety to choose from. The Holy Name 50/50 Raffle will be drawn that evening.

GERTRUDE HAWK CANDY BROCHURES

Are now available at all exits for delicious Christmas treats. Return orders by Sunday, Nov. 27 until 1:00 PM Place in the collection basket or rectory mail slot. Cash or checks made out to Diane Mosko. Do not include sales tax. Any questions, call Diane @908-369-3398.

Holy Name Society News

Just a friendly reminder to all our good friends to get your 50/50 Raffle tickets sold and to return them to the rectory as soon as you can.

It has come to our attention that Joseph Andruzzi, a Holy Name Society member, and his wife Barbara celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary recently. Congratulations to our good friends.

November brings us to the closing of the church year & the reminder that we must be prepared for the coming of the Lord.

November is also the time for ALL Holy Name members to consider the election of new officers for the coming year, 2006. Don’t shy away from the possibility of nominating or becoming an officer. Remember that the harvest is good but the workers are few. Like the Marines, “We are looking for a few good men”.

Hoping to see all of our members in November. Bring a friend.

BLESSED BE HIS HOLY NAME

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Reconnect with your own native sense of wonder. Remember as a child marveling at the intricate beauty of a daisy? Remember collecting fallen leaves, especially the very pretty ones? Remember watching the first ice forming on the lake or stream or birdbath and the frost creating beautiful patterns on the wooden fence? Before we can help our children see the beauty surround us, we must first see it ourselves. Take a few minutes to go outside and breathe in the glories of nature.