SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

HOURS       Pss II  Seasonal prop

MASS         Prop  Gl  Cr  Easter Pf I-V

RDGS         57: Acts 15:1-2,22-29  Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8

                   Rv 21:10-14,22-23  Jn 14:23-29

By listening attentively to the Spirit promised by Jesus (3), the early Church resolves the question whether Gentile converts need to observe certain Jewish ritual practices (1). All are called (Ps) to dwell in the heavenly Jerusalem, founded on the twelve apostles of the Lamb (2).

THURSDAY, MAY 17^TH

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

HOURS       Seasonal prop of the day  NP: Sun II

MASS         Prop  Gl  Cr  Pf of Ascen I-II

                   Prop Roman Canon inserts  Sol Bl 8

RDGS         58: Acts 1:1-11  Ps 47:2-3,6-9  Eph 1:17-23 or

                   Heb 9:24-28;10:19-23  Lk 24:46-53

Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name, reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit (3). Jesus ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness (Ps), entering into the heavenly sanctuary (2b). We are to be his witnesses (1), mindful of the great hope to which we are called.

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, Sheila Del Mastro, John & Peter Foxwell, Terese King, John & Christine Dyke, Joe Sylvester,

Peter Yazgier and Genevieve Casey.

Collections

May 6^th   $4735.50

May 6^th Parish Flood Victims   $1684.00

Counters Team #3

Bingo Team #1

MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org

Please, register for all events

Weekend Retreat

May 18-20, 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. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs and desires of each individual.

Six Day Retreat

May 18-25, Begins 7 p.m. on opening day concludes at 11 a.m. ($350/week)  An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs and desires of each individual.

Encountering St. Paul Through His Letters

Wed, May 16 and 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($30/series)  Two-part Scripture series that will focus on the person of Paul and his gospel message.

Meet Mary Through Her Many Apparitions

Wed, May 30, either 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($15) (Please specify time when registering)  Listen to Mary’s messages to us and how we can respond to them.

Program includes video & sung rosary.

The 4^th Annual I.H.S. Race 4 Freedom

Attention all Runners and Walkers! The 4^th Annual Immaculata High School Race 4 Freedom is just around the corner. Scheduled for 8:30 am on Saturday, June 23^rd, the I.H.S. Race 4 Freedom is a 5K Race/2-Mile fun walk through the streets of historic Somerville. Please join us as we work to raise money for need-based tuition assistance for current and incoming I.H.S. students. For more information or to register, visit our web site at www.ihsrace4freedom.org or give us a call at 908-725-1112, ext. 1238.

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

Catholic Relief Services Metuchen Fifth Anniversary

May 19^th, 4:30 pm  Catholic Relief Services Metuchen will mark its fifth anniversary with a Mass on Saturday, at Sacred Heart Church, New Brunswick. Bishop Bootkoski will be the main celebrant. All are invited to the Mass and a reception to follow. For more information, please call

(732) 545-1681

NJ Catholic Youth Rally

May 20^th from 8:30am – 8pm  The 13^th annual NJ Catholic Youth Rally at Six Flags Great Adventure will be Sunday, May 20^th . Discount tickets cost $45 and include a 9:15 opening ceremony; noon-4pm all you can eat buffet; 6pm liturgy with Archbishop Meyers; free parking; free wild safari; free rally button and a free return ticket. Season pass holders may purchase buffet passes for $20. Rally tickets can be obtained from your parish youth minister or the Diocese of Metuchen Office of Youth Ministry by calling (732) 562-1990 x1627

The Office of Vocations Invites You to Join Them

June 1^st, 7pm  Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Hopelawn, NJ.

For Directions, http://holyrosary churchnj.org

June 2^nd, 10am  Cathedral of St. Francis, Metuchen. Ordination to the Priesthood, Rev. Mr. Bede Kim. For more info or directions, (732) 562-2457 or visit Vocations@diometuchen.org.

Celebrate Life – A Day for Seniors

June 8^th, 10 am  The Family Life Office is pleased to announce the 2^nd annual “Celebrate Life Day for Seniors” at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway. The presenter will be Fr. Sean Winters, Chaplain at Raritan Bay Medical Center and Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Care. This holistic day for seniors includes spirituality, good food, entertainment, door prizes and fellowship. There is a  $15 registration fee. Please call the rectory for a registration form. You may also call (732) 562-1990 x1624 for more information.

Annual Diocesan Scout Award Mass

June 16^th, 7 pm at the Cathedral of St. Francis, Metuchen. If you have completed your Scout workbook and would like to receive your award for Junior, Cadette & Senior Scouts, please send your application by May 1^st to:

The Diocese of Metuchen

Catholic Scouting

P.O. Box 191

Metuchen, NJ  08840

Awards to be presented by Msgr. Michael Corona, Catholic Scouting Moderator for the Diocese of Metuchen. For more info, please call Virginia at (732) 562-1990 x1630.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY NEWS

Holy Name Society Meeting

May 14^th   The Holy Name Society will meet Monday, May 14th at 7:30 pm in the Church Hall. All men of the parish are invited and welcomed to attend. All men are also invited to join the Holy Name Society at the 7 PM mass on May 14th.

Patriots Game in June

June 30^th  The Holy Name Society is sponsoring a Patriots vs. the Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Game Gathering on June 30^th at 7 pm. The cost is $ 8.00 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, June 3^rd.

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS

57^th Annual Women’s Communion Breakfast

June 3^rd  The Rosary Altar Society will be sponsoring their 57^th Annual Women’s Communion Breakfast at the Holiday Inn on Davidson Ave., Somerset after the 8 am Mass on June 3^rd. Tickets will be on sale after each Mass. Ticket prices are $18.00 for ladies and $12.00 for young ladies 10 & under. All the ladies of the parish are invited to attend. Last date to purchase tickets will be Sunday, May 27^th, no tickets will be sold the day of the breakfast.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Help Wanted - $$

We have a parishioner who is looking for someone to visit a family member in our area a few times a week for an hour or so a day. Maybe take this person to a local grocery store or pharmacy, visit with them and just make sure they are OK. The family member doesn’t drive, but is not disabled. There is pay involved. Please call Laura at the rectory for more information (732) 356-1037, 12-4, Tues. thru Friday

Pilgrimage/Retreat to Saint Pio Italy

Fr. Ken Brighenti of St. Ann’s, Raritan and Fr. John Trigilio of OLGC Marysville, PA will be Chaplains on this Pilgrimage/Retreat to Saint Pio in Italy scheduled for November 2007. Reservations are being accepted now. http://fratelliandcompany.com/html/san pio.html, or call (908) 725-1008 x104 for more info or a complete brochure.

Immaculata Annual Garage Sale

Immaculata High School’s Campus Ministry Annual Garage Sale will be held on Friday, May 25^th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, May 26^th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Lots of merchandise at VERY REASONABLE prices. Donations may be dropped off from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school’s gym doors on Wednesday, May 23^rd and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 24^th. For more information, call Campus Ministry at (908) 722-0200 ext. 123.