PLEASE NOTE—COMMUNION
SERVICE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Monday August 22nd Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:00 PM Stanley
Graca r/o Vactor & Grace Families
Tuesday August 23rd Rose of
8:00 AM Intentions
of the Parishioners
Wednesday August
24th Bartholomew, apostle
8:00AM COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY
Thursday August
25th
8:00 AM Intentions
of the Parishioner
Friday August
26th
8:00 AM Intentions
of the Parishioner
Saturday August 27th
8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners
Saturday August
27th Vigil: 22nd Ordinary Sunday
5:30 PM Patricia Savaryn r/o Jean
SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday August
27th 22nd Ordinary Sunday
8:00 AM Norma Scaletti r/o Chris & Helen Johnson
10:00 AM Vera Franzyshen r/o Franzyshen Family
12 NOON Warren King r/o OLM Youth
Group
August 21st Twenty First
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pss I Seasonal prop
Prop
Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII
121:
Is 22:19-23 Ps 138:1-3,6,8
Rom
11:33-36 Mt 16:13-20
As Eliakim is given
authority as master of the palace, so does Jesus confer upon Peter’s authority
to bind and to loose. To Jesus, who
promised to be with his Church for all time, be glory for ever and ever!
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR
PARISHIONERS who
are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially for Irene
Corrigan, William McGirl, Mary Pokotello, John Foxwell, Haley Weber, Blanche
Ferarro, Gladys Quinlan, Adam Platukis, Josephine Sarnoski, Marie Quinata, Andy
Gonda, Nick Barber, Roseanne Scaletti, Diane Manley, and Bryant Connelly (Betty’s son). Please also pray for the soul of Joyce Porto
who passed away last week.
Let us be joined in prayer, as Joyce is welcomed back into
the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Let us also remember the
SUNDAY COLLECTION
Aug 14, 2005 $2,776.70
Sunday August 21 2005
Counters Team # 1 Graber/Fasanella
Bingo Team #3
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 21, 2005
In today’s reading,
Rosary Altar Society News
The
Rosary Altar Society Day of Renewal will be held at the Shrine of
NEW
ALTAR SERVERS
All boys and girls of the parish in grade 3 through grade 12 are invited to become Altar Servers. The training usually takes place on Saturday mornings, but other times can be arranged if Saturday mornings are not convenient. In addition we are looking for men and women interested in becoming Senior Acolytes to serve the Mass at funerals. For additional information please call Mr. Reid at 732-469-2335.
DIOCESAN
NEWS
The Diocese of Metuchen will be holding a Critical
Life Issues Conference on Sat, Oct. 15, 2005 from 8:30AM – 4:00 PM at the
The Call of the Laity will be held at the
The Diocese is looking for men who are interested in
becoming Permanent Deacons. A general
informational meeting is being conducted at the
I was thinking about how a status symbol of today is those cell phones that everyone has clipped on. I can't afford one. So, I'm wearing my garage door opener.
Employment application blanks always ask 'who is to be notified in case of an emergency.' I think you should write, "A Good Doctor!"
I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older. Then, it dawned on me; they were cramming for their finals. As for me, I'm just hoping God grades on the curve.
You know, I spent a
fortune on deodorant before I realized that people didn't like me.
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
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
A GRIEF RECOVERY PROGRAM
Four-step experiential
process for dealing with loss in our lives Sun-Aug 28, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ($45)
Do you know someone who is no longer part of our parish community?
- If so, begin to pray and think of ways you can invite that person to be a part of our community.
- We want to reach out to as many people as possible.
- Think of young people who may not look to the Church to help them find meaning in their lives.
- Think of those who may be angry with the Church.
- Reach out to them because we want everyone to share Christ's joy.
Beginning
in September, we will begin with a
We want to reach out to everyone and move together as a human family toward greater unity and reconciliation.
RENEW begins the week of October 2. Plan to join a small community of faith.
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.
THE PEOPLE OF HOPE
A Healing Service for Single & Married Young
Adults, ages 18-35 will be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 500 Rt. 22,
Bridgewater on Thursday, Sept 8, 2005 @ 7:30 PM. For times & directions of other events,
please contact The People of Hope at www.pcoplcofhope.net
or call 908-222-9722
An older gentleman was on the operating table
awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renowned surgeon, perform the
operation. As he was about to get the
anesthesia he asked to speak to his son.
"Yes, Dad, what is it?" "Don't be nervous, son; do your
best and just remember, if it doesn't go well, if something happens to me, your
mother is going to come and live with you and your wife...."