PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION

Pss II  Seasonal prop

Prop  Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance

(1 of 3 forms)  Cr  Pf of Passion Sun  Sol Bl

37: Lk 19:28-40 (procession)

38: Is 50:4-7  Ps 22:8-9,17-18a,19-20,23-24

Phil 2:6-11  Lk 22:14-23:56 or 23:1-49

Jesus, humbling himself out of love for us (2), did not shield his face from buffets and spitting (1), but offered his life on the cross (3). He relied on his Father’s love (Ps).

Stewardship

In today’s second reading, St. Paul says, “For His sake I have forfeited everything; I have accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be my wealth.” Does my stewardship suggest that I could say the same?     (See Philippians 3:8)

Let us remember in our prayers William Conner & Josephine Zinna, whom God has called home.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS including: Tony Gangitano, David King, Haley Weber, Frank Stashak, Josephine Sarnoski, Elizabeth Connelly, Loretta Girard, Mary Pokotello, Blanche Ferarro, Marie Kelly, John Quinn, Joe Tarzan. Sheila Del Mastro, John & Peter Foxwell, Camille & Eugene Foley, Terese King, John & Christine Dyke, Peter Yazgier, Genevieve Casey and Daniel Burstiner

Collections

March 25^th   $3938.00

April 1^st, 2007

Counters Team #1

Bingo Team #4

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

Chrism Mass

April 2, 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen,  Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski will celebrate Chrism Mass with the priests of the Diocese. At this Mass, the Bishop will bless the Holy Oils which each parish receives for the rites of anointing.

Tenth Biennial Convention of Catholic Women

April 21  The Metuchen Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold their Tenth Biennial Convention at St. John Vianney Parish in Colonia. The cost for the day is $35.00 (includes hot lunch). Registration will be at 8:30 am followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The theme for the day is “Yes Lord, Your Servant is Listening”. For more info/registration, call Alice (732) 572-2638.

Annual Firefighters Mass

April 21, 7 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Metuchen This mass will honor all active, retired and deceased firefighters who live and work within the Diocese. All firefighters and their families are invited. A reception will follow the Mass. For information, visit www.diometuchen.org or call (732) 562-2461

        Children Grow Best In Families

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is in need of Foster Parents for the 11,000 children in New Jersey’s foster care system. Children of all ages and backgrounds are in need of loving, nurturing homes.  Many of these children are innocent victims of abuse and neglect. CALL TODAY! 1-866-247-HOME (4663).You Can Help!!

MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org

Please, register for all events

Holy Week Retreat Days

Apr 5 & 6, 9:30a.m.-3:00 p.m  Personal, quiet days during the Holy Triduum. Bring bag lunch. (Free-will offering)

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS

Rosary Altar Society Easter Bake & Craft Sale

March 31^st & April 1^st After each Mass there will be a Bake & Craft Sale in the church hall sponsored by the Rosarians. Anyone wanting to donate crafts or desserts, please bring them downstairs after 4PM on Saturday, March 31^st.

Easter Egg Hunt for Parish Children

April 1, after 12 NOON Mass  Open to children of the parish ages 2-12. Children are to be accompanied by an adult and must fill out a permission form. Forms can be gotten from the teachers at CCD classes.

FREE! Piano

Father Dan is giving away the old (very old-1903) piano located in the church hall. PLEASE NOTE: You will have to move it out of the hall and to it’s new home-there’s no one young enough working at the rectory to help. Please call the rectory to make arrangements to see the piano. (732) 356-1037

Special Collections in April

March 31^st & April 1^st - The Flower Fund Collection

April 6^th , Good Friday - Holy Land Collection for the preservation of the shrines in the Holy Land.

There are envelopes in your packets for these collections.

Please Bring In Your Rice Bowl

Please have all Rice Bowls back by March 31^st/April 1^st. You are welcome to put them in the offertory baskets.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Visiting Nurses Annual Rummage Sale

May 4, 5,& 6  Fairgrounds, Rt. 202, Far Hills, NJ. Saleable Donations accepted at Fairgrounds April 7-25. For more info, (908) 781-6445.

15^th Annual Fish Dinner Buffet

March 30, The Ladies Auxiliary of the SBB Fire Co.#1, 81 Edgewood Terrace will be holding their 15^th Annual Fish Dinner Buffet. Lunch will be from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Dinner will be from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The menu will include: Baked & Fried Fish, Fried Clams, Fried Shrimp, Chicken Fingers, Pierogies, Vegetable Medley, French Fries, Coleslaw, Salad Bar, Homemade Desserts, Beverages. Adults $9 (lunch)/$10 (dinner), Seniors $9, Kids 12 & Under $6, Kids under 3 eat free. Take out available, call ahead. (732) 627-9577.

Boy Scout Annual Easter Flower Sale

Boy Scout Troop 42 will hold its annual Easter Flower Sale to support Camperships for our scouts this summer. The Flower Sale will be held on the front lawn of the Reformed Church, Main St., SBB on Good Friday April 6^th & Saturday, April 7^th from 8 am to 6 pm.

Attention All Immaculata Letter Winners & Fans

On Saturday, April 14, 2007, Immaculata High School will host a celebration of 40 years of Spartan Pride ( including 29 straight winning football seasons and four state championships)  with a cocktail/buffet reception from 6 to 10 p.m. at the high school.  Coach Pierce Frauenheim has graciously agreed to be roasted by players, current and veteran, for the event.  Tickets are $35 per person with a cash bar for beer and wine; Call Debbie Rodenbach at (908) 234-9645 to buy tickets. The goal of the evening is to help pay off the high school’s Field of Dreams commitment, as well as Immaculata’s lifetime use lease of Somerville High School’s new all-turf field.  The event is expected to be a sell-out with many former players and fans already reconnecting after many years. Volunteers and memorabilia are still needed.  For more information, contact Joe McKenna at (908) 722-0200 ext. 222 or jmckenna@icpdev.org

Father Herlihy’s Birthday Celebration

You will find complete information and forms at all the exits of the church. The specifics are:

·         Sunday April 29^th. Noon Mass to be followed by dinner at the Somerset Marriot Hotel at approx. 2pm.

·         Tickets are $36.00 per person and will cover dinner, gratuity and a monetary gift to Father Dan.

·         Tickets are ONLY available by mailing a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a check payable to “OLM HNS Birthday” in the exact amount for the tickets ordered and with the attached form properly filled out.

·         Mail to: Mr. Keith Fasanella, 226 Howard Ave. Somerset, NJ  08873. Inquiries (732) 356-5780.

·         Cutoff date for sale of tickets is April 21^st.

·         No children please.

·         Extra copies of this letter & form can be gotten from any member of the “Pastor’s Birthday Committee” – Diane D’Ambrosio, Robert & Joan McArdle, Keith Fasanella, Mary Getlik, Joe Graber, Al & Rose Larangeira

·         Laura at the rectory will be happy to mail you a copy. Cell# (732) 259-6665