THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Pss II Seasonal prop

Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

152: Dt 6:2-6  Ps18:2-4, 47, 51

Heb 7:23-28  Mk 12:28b-34

The two commandments, love of God (1, Ps) and love of neighbor (3) go hand in hand. Through the priesthood of Jesus, we are brought into communion with the God (2) who is love.

Stewardship

What percentage does God ask of me as a good steward? All of my heart, all of my soul, all of my mind and all of my strength!

2006 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Update

Parish Goal:  $27,800.00      Parish Pledge Total:  $16,215.00

Families Participating: 104

% of Parish Goal Achieved: 58.33%

- If you have made your gift, please accept our sincere appreciation for you generosity.

- If you have yet to make your gift or pledge please prayerfully consider doing so as soon as possible.

Charismatic Healing Mass at St. Bernadette Church

Nov. 8, 7:30pm  St. Bernadette Church, corner of Princeton & Villanova Rds., Parlin. Individual healing prayer will be available. For more info: (732) 721-2772

Sunday Collections

October 29     $4025.00

November 5th, 2006

Counters Team #4 Jim Scaletti

Bingo Team #4

Mount Saint Mary Academy

1651 U.S. Highway 22

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@att.net

Nov 10-12, Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m.($100/weekend). An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Adaptable to the needs and desires of each individual. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Registration required

Sister of Mercy Christmas Bazaar

Nov. 18^th, 9am to 4pm. Handmade crafts, gifts, homemade goodies, theme baskets, 50/50 raffles. Santa, face paint and sand art for the children

St. Joseph’s 28^th Annual Arts & Crafts Show

The St. Joseph High School Fathers’ Club will sponsor the 28^th Annual Arts & Crafts Show at 145 Plainfield Ave, in Metuchen, NJ. Over 100 tables of fine original handcrafted items, plus raffles, 50/50, food, music and more. Admission is free, but there is a modest parking fee. Show times are Nov. 18^th, 9-5 and Nov. 19, 10-4. For more info please call (732) 549-7600 x241

South Bound Brook Country Ham Dinner

November 11th, 5-8pm at the Reformed Church Fellowship Hall, 113 Clinton St., South Bound Brook, NJ. Adult-$9.50. Senior-$8.50. Child (5-12)-$7.50. Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Desserts & Beverage. For more info: Marion (732) 356-6279

What’s the Question??

If corn oil comes from corn, where does baby oil come from?

Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

Diocese of Metuchen Youth & Young Adult Ministry

Nov. 6, 7-9pm  Theology on Tap for 20’s & 30’s. “Free Will and God’s Unique Plan for My Life”. $10 includes buffet & cash bar. Mia Sorella Ristaurante: 337 Main St., Manville. Nov. 7, 7-9pm Theology on Tap for 20’s & 30’s. “Naked Relationships: Emotional Honesty & the Art of Loving Yourself & Others”. $10 includes buffet & cash bar. Fox & Hound Pub & Grille: Menlo Park Mall on Rt. 1 South in Edison, NJ

Nov. 13, 7-9pm Theology on Tap for 20’s & 30’s. “Real Talk on Sexuality & Theology of the Body”. $10 includes buffet & cash bar. Mia Sorella Ristaurante: 337 Main St., Manville.

Nov. 14, 7-9pm Theology on Tap for 20’s & 30’s. “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?”: A look at our individual & communal need for a loving savior. $10 includes buffet & cash bar. Fox & Hound Pub & Grille: Menlo Park Mall on Rt. 1 South in Edison, NJ

Nov 30-Dec 1 NCCYM National Conference for Workers in Youth Ministry Las Vegas. For more info go to www.yandyam.com

Perfectly Yourself

Nov. 7, 7:30pm An evening with Matthew Kelly bestselling author of Perfectly Yourself: 9 Lessons for Enduring Happiness. $10.00 includes light refreshments. St John Neumann Diocesan Center, Piscataway, NJ Registration required, for more info (732) 562-1990 x1624.

Diocesan Adult Faith Formation Workshops

6:45-9PM, St John Neumann Pastoral Center Piscataway

11/28- Fr. Randy Vashorr, Vocations of Life

1/9/2007- Fr. Tom Serafin, Is our parish Catholic?

2/27/2007- Mary Morrell, Bearing Good Fruit

3/20/2007- Dr. Meredith Gould, Jewish Roots

4/17/2007- Prof. Dot Noble, Inter-religious dialogue

5/22/2007- Anita Foley, Echoes of faith as AFF tool

Registration: Please call 732-562-1990 ext 1309,1310

Information Session About Annulments

Nov. 15, 7:30-8:30pm St. John Neumann Conference Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. Attend this informative session and learn the real facts of annulments. Pre-registration requested, call (732) 562-1990 x1624

November is National Adoption Awareness Month

This Sunday, please pray for the birthmothers & birthfathers making adoption plans for their babies, that they may be guided by wisdom to act with generosity and love, we pray to the Lord.

Nov. 6, 7:30pm:Bishop’s Second Annual Mass to Celebrate Adoption is scheduled at the Chapel of the St. John Newmann Diocesan Center, Piscataway. The evening is for all adoptive families and includes an open invitation to adoptees, adoptive parents, extened families and birthparents.

South Bound Brook World Community Day

Friday, Nov. 3^rd, 10am. Church Women United will celebrate a World Community Day at the First Baptist Church located on Franklin St., So. Bound Brook. The topic of our service will be “Standing Up for Human Rights”. Light refreshments will be served after the program. All women of the community are cordially invited to join us. For more info, please call Catherine (732) 356-4080.

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS

GERTRUDE HAWK CHRISTMAS CANDY!!

Brochures are available at all exits. Follow the simple instructions on the cover of the candy booklet and place your order for delicious candy and help us reach our goal of $1,000 as a total order. This fundraiser is a great opportunity for OLM and a smart way to begin or finish your Christmas shopping.

REMEMBER no order is too small!!  Orders are due no later than November 19 at 1 pm.  Any questions, call Diane Mosko at (908) 369-3398.

Blessing of the Thanksgiving Loaves & Grapes

Nov. 22  Please join us for Mass at 7:00pm. After Mass, Father Dan will bless loaves of bread and grapes and distribute them among the parishioners. Parishioners are encouraged to share the blessed food with their loved ones on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone is welcome in the church hall after the blessing for light refreshments.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY NEWS

The drawing for the 50 /50 Raffle Club will be held following the Saturday, November 18, 2006 5:30 PM Mass, approximately 7: PM. Please sell your tickets and return all unsold books with the proper amount of money for the tickets sold. The returns can be dropped off in the mail chute at the rectory or placed in the collection baskets at mass. .All funds from this raffle will go towards the upkeep of our lovely church and the rectory. Please be as generous as your means allow.

So, You Like Riddles…

1-Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?

2-A mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done. Next, a blind man comes into t he shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?