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RDGS        54: Acts 14:21b-27  Ps 145:8-13

                  Rv 21:1-5a  Jn 13:31-33a,34-35

At the conclusion of their missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas tell the Antioch community all that the Lord had accomplished (1) in their preaching the kingdom of God (Ps). This kingdom, to be marked by our love for one another (3), will reach its fulfillment in new heavens and a new earth (2).

Stewardship

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives His disciples — and us — a new commandment: “Love one another.” Good stewards who spend their time and talents in service to others are well on their way to fulfilling this commandment.

See John 13:34

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

April 29^th   $3857.35

April 29^th Aid to Central & Eastern Europe   $1152.00

Counters Team #2

Bingo Team #4

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

Our Lady of Fatima Candlelight Procession

May 13^th, 7:00 pm  Our Lady of Fatima Church, 501 New Market Road, Piscataway, NJ. Invites you to join them as they honor Our Lady of Fatima with their sixth Candlelight Procession. They will gather at 7 pm outside the church, the procession will begin at 7:30 pm. The program in the church will include a homily given by the Most Reverend Arthur Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson, Expostion of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and the traditional Fatima Farewell.

The evening will conclude with light refreshments in the school cafeteria. For more information, please call Roberta Maurer at (732) 968-7581.

Charismatic Healing Mass at St. Bernadette Church

May 9, 2007, 7:30 p.m  A Charismatic Healing Mass will be held on at St. Bernadette Church, corner of Princeton and Villanova Rds., in Parlin. Rev. John Connor, of San Alfonso Retreat Center, Long Branch, will be the presider. The Healing Mass is sponsored by Jesus Our Redeemer Prayer Group. For information, please call 732-721-2772.

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

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.

May is National Foster Care Month

Did you know there are over 11,000 children in the New Jersey Foster Care System? These children are innocent victims of abuse and neglect. You can change a lifetime by becoming a foster parent to children of all ages. Call today 1-866-247-HOME.

Because Children Grow Best In Families

The Office of Vocations Invites You to Join Them

- May 12^th, 10am  St. Bartholomew Church, East Brunswick. Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate,

John O’Kane

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.

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

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS

May 5th & 6th Special Collection for Flood Victims

Our Lady of Mercy will have a special free will collection this Saturday and Sunday to help a family or families in our parish who were hardest hit by the recent flood. The money collected will be given directly to the Our Lady of Mercy parishioners in need.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY NEWS

Patriots Game in June

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.

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.

Festa di San Antonio

June 2^nd from Noon to 8pm  Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge, will be hosting its annual Festa in honor of St. Anthony in the church auditorium. Please visit their website www.holyrosarychurchnj.org for more info or to get directions.

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.