PLEASE NOTE-COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY ON WEDNESDAY. 

        Monday    May 1^st

      7:00 PM   Fred Kropsky r/o Alice Goczalk

     Tuesday    May 2^nd

      8:00 AM   Pat Puppo r/o Brother Louie and Margaret

Wednesday    May 3^rd

      8:00 AM   COMMUNION SERVICE ONLY

     Thursday    May 4^th

      8:00 AM   Martin Yazgier  r/o Yazgier Family

        Friday    May 5^th

        8:00 AM   Pat Puppo r/o Brother Louie and Margaret

     Saturday    May 6^th

      8:00 AM   Catherine Maguire r/o Elizabeth Connelly

     Saturday    May 6^th

      5:30 PM   Rudy Stys r/o Holy Name Society

                    

SUNDAY MASSES

       Sunday    May 7^th Fourth Sunday of Easter

      8:00 AM   Rudolph “Bucky” Stys r/o Carol and Joe Graber

    10:00 AM   First Holy Communion

      12 NOON   John V. & Monica Carmen, Geralyn Lionel r/o Josephine Martins

 

     

      

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS who are sick at home, in the hospital or in nursing homes, especially for John Vanderhoff, Tony Gangitano, Frank Kozden, Gilda Rizzon, David King, Mary Pokotello, John Foxwell, Haley Weber, Frank Stashak, Blanche Ferarro, Adam Platukis, Kalman Sipos, Dina Sipos, Josephine Sarnoski, Chris Perciante, and Diane Manley.

And please pray for the recently deceased: Sister Mary Magee

 

 

 

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER

1651 U.S. Highway 22

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091

 Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following programs.To register, call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@att.net

LIVING IN THE NOW MOMENT

Two-part series- A fresh approach to seeking peace amid the daily realities of life Wed - May 3 and 10, 7:30-9:30p.m. ($15/session)

GATHERING FOR MEN

Gain support and inspiration by focusing on spirituality and integration with daily life. Group discussion, reflection and prayer. Tues-May 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Donation) Jerry McKenna, Al Beronio

 

DIOCESAN NEWS

The Synod Process Continues

Phase II: Generating Ideas

 

Phase II is different and distinct from Phase I. During Phase II, you will choose the topic(s) that are most important to you and then generate ideas that address specific questions chosen by Bishop Bootkoski based on input from Phase I. Your ideas will help shape what delegates discuss during synod sessions this autumn.

Check the synod website for the dates, times, and locations of Phase II sessions about Education; Parish Life; Personnel in Ministry; Social Justice; Unity; and Worship & Spirituality. Questions and background information about each topical area are available in advance at www.diometuchen.org/synod OR in The Catholic Spirit OR by calling the Synod Secretariat at 732-562-2454.

 

Phase II sessions are being held throughout the Diocese between May 3 and June 17.

Your pre-registration will help us plan!

www.diometuchen.org/synod

 

The DaVinci Code: Fact or Fiction

You’ve seen the media coverage and heard the buzz. Maybe you’ve even read the book.  Now you’re curious: what’s the truth, and what’s fiction? Come join us Thursday, May 4^th at 7:30p.m. at the St. John Neumann Diocesan Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey 08852. For more information call (732) 562-2469.

 

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

We are most fortunate to have Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament every Thursday morning. We have the great opportunity to visit with Jesus in a most personal way. Every Thursday, from 8:30 till Noon. Please come and visit Jesus very soon. ”Don't miss the opportunity of visiting with Jesus, for 15 minutes, a half hour or an hour. You will find many blessings coming your way. We are in need of more people to sign up and commit to an hour or half hour each week. If you are able to do so, please contact Rita at 732-469-2874.

 

Rosary Calendar for May The Rosary Altar Society thanks everyone who made our Easter Crafts and Bake Sale a success.  Thank you to the Rosarians and others who made the crafts and baked goods.  Also to all the workers, we appreciate everyone’s support. Thank you Catherine Wisbeski, Chairperson

 

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

The Procession Pastoral Council of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Piscataway, New Jersey invites you to join them on Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in honor of Our Lady of Fatima with the Fifth Marian Candlelight Procession.  The Procession will begin at 7:30p.m.  The program in the Church will include a homily given by Father Dennis Kaelin, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and the traditional Fatima Farewell.  The Church is handicapped accessible.  The evening will conclude with light refreshments in the school cafeteria.  For more information contact Roberta Maurer at (732) 968-7581.

 

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS

Friday, May 5^th, 2006 at St. Magdalen de Pazzi Church, 105 Mine Street in Flemington, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m.  Come join to pray for priestly and religious vocations. Let us join in prayer and in support of young men and women that they may discern God’s will in their lives. Sponsored by the Office of Vocations, Diocese of Metuchen.  For information please contact the office at (732) 562-2457 or email at Vocations@diometuchen.org.  Thank you.

 

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

May 4, 2006 is the annual National Day of Prayer, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman in 1952.  You are invited to attend the observance of this day at the Somerset County Court House steps in Somerville, New Jersey from 6:15p.m. to 7:30p.m.  Will you help to stock the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program in Somerville by bringing a non-perishable food item on May 4^th?  For more information please contact (908) 722-9790 or email  NDPinfor@verizon.net.  In case of rain we will meet at the Somerset County Administration Building across the street.

 

HOLY NAME SOCIETY NEWS

The Holy Name Society is, once again, sponsoring a Patriot Baseball Game Gathering. This year's gathering will be at the June 10^th  Patriots vs. the Bridgeport Bluefish Game at 7 PM. The cost is $8.50 per person. You may reserve your tickets by calling Keith Fasanella at 732-356-5780 or by filling out the Patriots Game form found at each exit door and returning the completed form and payment in the collection basket during any mass. The last day to reserve tickets is Sunday, May 14^th.

 

The next Holy Name Society Communion Sunday will be Sunday, May, 14, 2006. Mass at 8:00 AM. Our societies monthly meeting will be on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 7:30 PM down stairs in the church hall. All men of the parish are invited to attend. The Annual Retreat to the San Alfonso Retreat House will be the weekend of August 11 / 13, 2006. Come and join us, "Where Good and the sea come together" This years theme will be "Everybody's Got A Hungry Heart". Watch for further news. Our society thanks everyone that had a part in making our recent father and son communion breakfast a great success. Especially President Allen and the Rosary-Altar Society for their kind and generous help. God bless you all. From time to time we have people here at Our Lady of Mercy that move on to other stages of their life. Our Holy Name Society takes this opportunity to wish Mary Ann Horvath our most sincere thanks for a job well done. For many years Mary Ann has been the secretary here at our lovely church and the architect of the weekly church bulletin. Thank you Mary Ann, and may Our Lady of Mercy watch over you and your loved ones. And our best wishes to Agi Simoncelli who has graciously accepted the job of secretary here at Our Lady of Mercy. Thank you.