OUR LADY OF MERCY

PLEASE NOTE—COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY MORNING. TIME CHANGE FOR MASS FOR MONDAY MORNING

Monday September 5^th Labor Day

9:00 AM David & Violet Alliprandine

Tuesday September 6^th

8:00 AM William Meyner r/o Elizabeth Connelly

Wednesday September 7^th

8:00AM COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY

Thursday September 8^th Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 AM Emily Bielenica r/o Sandy & Billy Conner

Friday September 9^th Peter Claver

8:00 AM Emily Bielenica r/o Flo Dec

Saturday September 10^th

8:00 AM Joseph Getlik r/o Marie Pongratz

Saturday September 10^th Vigil: 24^th Ordinary Sunday

5:30 PM Stryshak & Blicharz Families r/o John & Rita

SUNDAY MASSES

Sunday September 11^th 24^th Ordinary Sunday

8:00 AM Norma Scaletti r/o John & Rita Stryshak

10:00 AM Warren King r/o Fran Soweski

12 NOON Mary & William Meyner r/o Elizabeth Connelly

BUSINESS OFFICE IS CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5^TH IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

September 4^th Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

127: Ez 33:7-9 Ps 95:1-2,6-9

Rom 13:8-10 Mt 18:15-20

May our hearts not be hardened, but may we turn from our sin. In our love for one another, we may be called to confront our sister and brother for the wrong they may be doing.

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).

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Aug 28, 2005 $3,112.00

Sunday Sept. 4, 2005

Counters Team # 3 Auerbach/Boyle

Bingo Team #1

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

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.

We are in need of parishioners to volunteer as Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers. If you are interested, please call the rectory.

DIOCESAN NEWS

The Call of the Laity will be held at the St. John Neumann Conference Center on Sat., Sept. 17,2005 from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. All RCIA team members are invited to attend. Please call Sara Sharlow at 732-562-1990 X 1633 or email ssharlow@diometuchen.org for more information or to register.

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The Diocese of Metuchen will celebrate its Fourth Annual Blue Mass, honoring all our police personnel, on Tuesday, Sept. 20^th at Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex at 10:30 am. Please call 732-562-2461 or email jward@diometuchen.org if you have any questions.

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 St. John Neumann Conference Center, Piscataway. Tickets are $30.00 & includes lunch. Please call 732-562-1990 ext. 1629 for more info or to reserve.

The theme of this year’s FISH on FRIDAY evenings of renewal is PRAISING THE LORD! We begin the Lord’s Table with: “Eucharist: The Life and Mission of the Church” on Fri, Sept 30,2005, 7:30 – 9:00 PM

The next Fish will be held Oct. 21, 2005. For more information call 908-735-7804. Gathering location is St. John Neumann Center, Piscataway.

There will be a Multi-Cultural Fair on Sept. 10, 2005. Doors open 10:00 AM. Food, music, art & crafts. Please call Virginia Cieslarczyk 732-562-1900 Ext. 1630

The Lighting of the Watch Fires-a history of the founding of the Diocese of Metuchen & a chronicle of its early years is available for purchase at $20 plus postage. Please mail your name, address and daytime phone number along with a check for $23.50, payable to “The Diocese of Metuchen, Office of Communication, PO Box 191, Metuchen, NJ 08840

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Please support the 2005 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

“We are One in the Body of Christ”

Your generosity, combined with that of your fellow parishioners, will help us to achieve our parish goal of $26,100.00. With your gift, Bishop Bootkoski can provide the financial support necessary for the offices, ministries, and agencies of the Diocese of Metuchen.

PLEASE WELCOME

THROUGH THE WATERS OF BAPTISM

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Next Sunday is RENEW Mission Sunday. It is the start of the RENEW program here at Our Lady of Mercy. Our speaker Christine Hearn kicks off the Mission with a unique presentation in the church at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.

There will be programs and activities for the younger children in the church hall so you need not worry about what to do with your children.

After the presentation, everyone is invited to the church hall for some light refreshments, and continued discussion of the presentation. The Mission sets the stage for the

RENEW process, which begins in earnest on the following weekend September 17 - 18. That's the time to sign-up for your Small Christian Community.

Don't Miss The Mission On September 10!

Golden & Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrations will take place on October 16 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