PLEASE NOTE—COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 15^TH IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLICATION THIS YEAR.

Monday August 15^th Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

7:00 PM Joseph Puchalek r/o his Wife

Tuesday August 16^th Stephen of Hungary

8:00 AM Mary Meyner r/o Elizabeth Connelly

Wednesday August 17^th

8:00AM COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY

Thursday August 18^th Jane Frances de Chantal

8:00 AM Mary Repetz r/o Mary Ann & Wayne

Friday August 19^th John Eudes

8:00 AM Sara Jimenez r/o her Family

Saturday August 20^th Bernard, abbot

8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners

Saturday August 21^st Vigil: 21st Ordinary Sunday

5:30 PM Warren King r/o Debbie Weber

SUNDAY MASSES

Sunday August 21^st 21st Ordinary Sunday

8:00 AM Warren King r/o King & Mathews Families

10:00 AM Evelyn Hafenbrack r/o Nazarah Bocchino

12 NOON Marilyn Baglione r/o Del Mastro Family

PLEASE NOTE: AUG 15, ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IS NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION THIS YEAR.

August 14^th Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pss IV Seasonal prop EP 1 of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Sanctoral prop NP: Sun I

Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

118: Is 56:1,6-7 Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8

Rom 11:13-15,29-32 Mt 15:21-28

All peoples are invited to worship the Lord and to know his ways. God’s gifts and his call are to Jew and Gentile alike. Jesus comes to recognize the universality of God’s call in granting the request of the Canaanite woman.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially for Mary Pokotello, John Foxwell, Haley Weber, Blanche Ferarro, Gladys Quinlan, Adam Platukis, Josephine Sarnoski, Marie Quinata, Andy Gonda, Joyce Porto, Nick Barber, Roseanne Scaletti, Diane Manley, and Bryant Connelly (Betty’s son).

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Aug 7, 2005 $3869.00

Sunday August 14, 2005

Counters Team # 4 Scaletti

Bingo Team #2

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time –

August 14, 2005

In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans, “God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.” To what is God calling me today? What gifts are mine to share?

See Romans 11:29

Rosary Altar Society News

Have you been thinking about joining the Rosary Altar Society? It's so easy. All you need to do is....

receive Holy Communion with the Rosarians on the first Sunday of each month

attend monthly meetings of the Rosary Altar Society held on the last Monday of each month (We meet only 9 months of the year.)

support activities sponsored by the Rosarians

attend recitation of the Rosary at funeral services for deceased members

and, remit yearly dues of $1.00.

Please think about it. The society needs more members and our church needs your support. The next meeting is Monday, September 26 after the 7:00 p.m. Mass.

Holy Name Society News

The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mercy Church is sorry to announce the passing of our brother in Christ, Joseph Getlik. Joe was a long time member (40 or more years} of our society and parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church. Always active as an usher, choir member, collection counter, Holy Name Society Treasurer, cook / chef for many of our churches functions. Joe was a great guy and we were proud to be his friend, he will be sorely missed. Our most sincere condolences to his dear wife Mary and to his sons and daughter as well as all the members of the Getlik family. It is our prayer that Our Lady of Mercy will take his hand and lead Joe to his home in heaven. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Blessed be HIS Holy Name

CORRECTION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered here at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Saturday, November 12 at the 5:30 pm mass. Bishop Hughes will preside at the celebration. (Note: In last week’s bulletin there was an error stating that the Confirmation date was October 9.) Questions can be addressed to Karen Mathews on 732-271-1750.

Elk of the Year Dinner-Dance

Honoring Luis R. Padilla

Date: Aug. 20, 2005 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Couples $45.00-Singles $25.00, Price includes social hour 7-8 PM dinner 8 PM. A DJ will provide music.

Bound Brook Elks Lodge 1388, 305 E. Second St., Bound Brook, NJ. Call 732-868-1653 for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY sponsored by

Diocese Youth Ministry will be held on Saturday,

September 17, 2005 from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm

at the Somerset Ukrainian Cultural Center in

Somerset. Contact Karen Mathews on 732-271-1750

or Debbie Kubeck on 732-356-8918. More details to

be announced soon.

Earplug Warning. These earplugs are nontoxic, but may interfere with breathing if caught in windpipe.

Auto-Shade Windshield Visor Warning: Do not drive with sunshade in place. Remove from windshield before starting ignition.

Slush Puppy Cup This ice may be cold

HELP WANTED – RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

We are beginning to work on the upcoming Religious Education Program, which will begin in the fall of 2005. If you are interested in getting involved, please let us know. We are looking for teachers, teacher’s aides, and miscellaneous positions. These positions are very rewarding in working with the children and the adults of tomorrow. For more information, please contact Karen Mathews at 732-271-1750 or Nancy Sayre on 732-873-1453.

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 will offer the following programs. To register, call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@att.net

SACRED TIME – SACRED SPACE

CREATIVE JOURNALING

Each participant is invited to experience journaling as a creative process to explore and deepen holistic growth.

DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND

Adaptable to the needs and desires of each individual. An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet.

August 19-21 ($90) Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m.

The Second Vatican Council reminded us that we are living in a time of rapid and radical change. The Holy Father called us to a "renewed commitment to apply as

faithfully as possible, the teachings of Vatican II." These teachings include:

a new evangelization
ecumenism (a deep connection with all Christian people)
inter religious dialogue
openness to the world
awareness of our baptismal call.

But what does that mean for us today? RENEW will help us on that journey. We will begin RENEW with a Mission to be held on September 10. This will be followed by small community gatherings that will begin the week of October 2.

Mark your calendars NOW!

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.