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PLEASE NOTE—THERE WILL BE COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY.  STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND MASS ON FRIDAY EVENINGS DURING LENT.

      Monday   February 28^th

    7:00 PM   Wm. Michael Hulik r/o Josephine Hulik & Family

    Tuesday   March 1^st 

   8:00 AM   Pauline Lencoski r/o Family

Wednesday  March 2^nd

   8:00 AM   COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY

   Thursday   March 3^rd 

   8:00 AM   Sr. Elinor Foxwell r/o Josephine Martens

        Friday   March 4^th

    7:00 PM   John Wickman r/o Family

    Saturday   March 5^th

   8:00 AM   Eileen Foxwell r/o Ray & Keiko Osborne

    Saturday   March 5^th  Vigil: 4^th Sunday of Lent

5:30 PM Betty Kopency r/o The Family

 

SUNDAY MASSES

      Sunday   March 5^th  4^th Sunday of Lent

   8:00 AM   Louis Bocchino

10:00 AM   Wm. Michael Hulik r/o M/M J. Pongratz

12 NOON     Thomas Stevenson r/o M/M Mario Meola

 

The next day of fast & abstinence is Good Friday.  All other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.  From the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday until the Easter Vigil of Holy Saturday, the Easter Fast should be observed.

The obligation to FAST applies to Catholics between the ages of 18 & 59.  To fast means to limit oneself to one full meal during the day.  Abstinence affects all Catholics who have reached the age of 14 and means to abstain from meat and all meat products.  Those unable to abstain for a valid reason on any given Friday of Lent are asked to perform some other penitential act, or to abstain on another day.

 

 

Let Us Pray…That we may offer women with difficult pregnancies all the love and support they need.

 

Scientific research shows that a 20-32 week old unborn child experiences a much more intense pain than older infants, children or adults because its nerve fibers are closer to the skin.  Yet despite congressional requirements that pain be minimized when livestock are slaughtered and there are numerous provisions to prevent pain to laboratory animals, no such protection is currently required for unborn human beings who undergo the hideous partial birth abortion procedure.  (The Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act has been introduced into both houses of the U.S. Congress to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child.)

 

        

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially for Teresa Salas, Bill Fioravant, John Pongratz, Mary Pokotello, Jeanette Felix, Roberta (Bobbi) Zabita, John 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, Teresa Kunz, Carol Talnagi, Gladys Quinlin, Adam Platukis, Elizabeth Connelly, Vi Konz, Jill Miner, Rose Campanero and Josephine Sarnoski. 

Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soul of Eileen Foxwell, who passed away last week.

 

 

Your participation in Our Lady of Mercy’s Stewardship Renewal Initiative is important.  OLM needs your spiritual commitment and your financial commitment.  Please make our parish an important part of your life and the lives of your family members.

 

 

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church women united

A World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday, March 4^th at 10AM.  We will meet in St. Mary’s Church located on the corner of West 2^nd St. & Vosseller Ave. in Bound Brook.  (Front door, stairs to 2^nd floor).  The elevator is in the back of the church, through the doors to the right.  The theme of the program is “Let Our Lights Shine” written by the women of Poland.  Light refreshments will be served after the service.  Please call Catherine @ 732-356-4080 for more information.

 

 

I was in the express lane at the store quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line pushing a cart piled high with groceries.  Imagine my delight when the cashier beckoned the woman to come forward looked into the cart and asked sweetly, "So which six items would you like to buy?"  Wouldn't it be great if that happened more often?

 

Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbor and his wife were told there would be a 45-minute wait for a table. "Young man, we're both 90 years old," the husband said. "We may not have 45 minutes." They were seated immediately!

 

The reason congressmen try so hard to get re-elected is that they would hate to have to make a living under the laws they've passed.

 

GERTRUDE HAWK EASTER CAN SALE

Brochures are available at all exits for Gertrude Hawk Easter candy.  Please support our church fundraiser!  Orders are due back no later than Sunday, February 27 at 1:00 pm.  Please pay by cash or check.  Checks can be made payable to Diane Mosko.  Return completed orders with payment in an envelope marked “Candy Order” via the collection basket or in the rectory mail slot.  Questions can be addressed to Diane at 908-369-3398.

 

Kids Look at Life Poster Contest

CCD Grade 1-8, were asked to draw pictures using the Respect Life theme: “Made in God’s Image”. (Students were asked to show how they see Jesus in others.)  A $15.00 cash prize was offered by The Respect Life Committee for the best entries submitted by each grade.  The sixth grade CCD class did a great job with eleven entries.

The winning poster was submitted by Chris Conner.  He received a $15 prize and his poster was submitted to the Diocese.  The second place entry was submitted by Matt Kordell and he received a $10 cash prize

 

Valentine’s Day is Every Day

No reason why Valentine’s Day should be just one day each year.  Why not give your spouse a gif that lasts every day.

The next  Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held March 11-13. Early registration is advisable. 1-888-827-NJME or www.mecentralnj.org

 

Three friends from the local congregation were asked "When you're in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would you like them to say?  Artie said: "I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a Fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.  "Eugene commented: "I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people's lives."  Don said: "I'd like them to say, "Look, he's moving!"

 

If you are experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drugs, or with a family member who is involved with alcohol or drugs, you can be seen for counseling at Catholic Charities, DOM in Bridgewater on Rte. 22 E.  Sliding scale is available and third party insurance and Medicaid are accepted.  For additional information contact Josie McCruden or Esther Iannetta at 908-722-1881.

 

The RCIA Office is offering a retreat day for ALL RCIA team members on April 9, 2005.  The Retreat will take place at Xavier Center from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm.  The director is Sr. Rita D. Woehlcke, SSJ.