PLEASE NOTE-COMMUNION
SERVICE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY.
Monday January 30th
7:00
PM Joseph Getlik r/o Carol & Joe Graber
Tuesday January 31st John Bosco, priest
8:00
AM Intentions of the Parishioner
Wednesday February 1st
8:00
AM COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY
Thursday February
2nd Presentation of the Lord
8:00
AM Joseph Leary r/o Daughter
Friday February 3rd
Blaise, martyr
8:00
AM Fred Kroposky r/o Alice Goczalk
THROATS WILL BE
BLESSED AFTER MASS
Saturday February 4th
8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioner
Saturday February 4th
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30 PM Alfred Lencoski r/o The Family
SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday February 5th Fifth Sunday
Ordinary Time
8:00
AM Departed Members
of the Santini & Bozzay Families r/o Family
10:00 AM Joseph Getlik r/o Dorothy Allen
12
NOON David Conner r/o
His Girls
January
29, 2006 Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time
Pss IV Seasonal prop - Prop Gl
Cr Sun Pf I-VIII
71:
Dt 18:15-20 Ps 95:1-2,6-9
1
Cor 7:32-35 Mk 1:21-28
As Moses challenged
the Israelites to listen to God’s voice, so we are called to hear the voice of
Jesus and live out his teachings by what we say & do, whatever our vocation
in life may be.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially
for John Vanderhoff, Gail Rotondo, Tony Gangitano, Frank Kozden, Christine
Dyke, Gilda Rizzon, David King, Mary Pokotello, John Foxwell, Haley Weber,
Blanche Ferarro, Adam Platukis, Josephine Sarnoski, Andy Gonda, Roseanne
Scaletti, Anna Corrento, Chris Perciante, Anna McConnell, Barbara Van
Pelt, Diane Manley,
and Bryant Connelly
(Betty’s son).
Please also pray for the souls of John McGillicuddy and Sr.
Albertus O’Callaghan who passed away last week.
Let us be joined in prayer, as John & Sr. Albertus are
welcomed back into the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father. Let us also
remember the McGillicuddy & O’Callaghan families, that they may find
strength and consolation in the Lord, and comfort and support from their family
and friends.
SUNDAY
COLLECTION
Jan 22, 2006 $3,580.00
Sunday Jan 29, 2006
Counters Team # 4
Scaletti
Bingo Team #1
First Synod of the Diocese of Metuchen
Blessed with Technology
You’ve
been faithfully reading about the synod process and are now convinced that
being part this process is indeed a unique opportunity. But, you couldn’t
attend the Speak Up Session here at Our Lady of Mercy. After checking the
complete list, you can’t find a session that fits your work and family
schedule. What to do? You will be able to share your hopes and
concerns for the future of the diocese – online!
We’re
using technology for our collective advantage by making key Speak Up Session
questions available at the synod website. Between January 23 & February 17,
you’ll be able to click on a link that opens an email for you to fill out. Hit
“send” and your input will arrive at the Synod Secretariat where it will be
added to what’s coming in from parish-based sessions. You’ll also have the
option of filling out a PDF faxing it in. (Note:
Your name and email address will not be recorded as data.)
We invite you to
speak up online if that will better suit your needs.
Speak Up…We’re
Also
Fourth Sunday in
Ordinary Time – January 29, 2006
Moses told the people,
“The Lord will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own kinsmen.”
God still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary to continue
the work of His Church. What gifts are yours to share?
See Deuteronomy 18:
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
HEALING EARTH, HEALING SELF: THE EARTH
CHARTER
Come and learn how
prayerful reflection on this charter can lead us to lives of greater reverence
and harmony with all of creation Wed-Feb 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($15)
DIRECTED
RETREAT WEEKEND
An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs and desires of each
individual.
Feb 10-12,
($100/weekend) Begins 7 PM on opening day concludes at 2 PM Registration required
Diocesan News:
SAVE THE DATE - 2006 Stewardship Symposium
Saturday, February 25, 2006 (9:00 AM – 3:00
PM) Details to be announced soon.
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Diocese of
Metuchen, Bishop Bootkoski is leading a pilgrimage to
Candlelight Dinner on Sat. Feb. 11, 2006 from 6-11:00 PM
at
FISH on Friday’s theme this year is: PRAISING THE LORD! The next FISH will be held on Feb 10, 2006. For more information call 908-735-7804. In the event of inclement weather, listen to WCTC 1450 AM or call 732-968-4838.
From
Sunday January 29 to February 4, 2006, Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated
throughout the nation. Its goal is to
demonstrate how intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical and social values are
promoted in Catholic students today.
This year’s theme is
Anyone wishing to obtain a statement of
contributions for the past year – 2005- should either drop a note in the
collection basket with name, address & phone # or call the rectory during
business hours.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY NEWS
It is our hope that this
years Father and Son Communion Breakfast will be a great one. We are in the
process of getting our guest speaker to join us on this fine occasion. Don't
forget the date. Sunday, March 12, 2006. Mass at 8 :00 AM and the breakfast to
follow downstairs in the church hall. The lovely ladies of the Rosary-Altar
Society will decorate the hall, prepare, and serve breakfast. And our prices
are still the same. Adults $ 5.00 and children, 12 and under, only $ 4.00. Make
your plans to attend now. Don't wait until the last minute. There will be a $
1.00 surcharge on all tickets bought at the door. Come and join us at
Blessed Be HIS Holy Name
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The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.-Anonymous
Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.-Ann Landers
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.-Will Rogers
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy
licking your face.-Ben Williams
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more
than he loves himself.-Josh
The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.-Andy Rooney
We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made.-M. Acklam
Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite
unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and
hate. -Sigmund Freud