ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

HOURS       Pss III Seasonal prop

MASS         Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

RDGS         2 Sm 12:7-10,13  Ps 32:1-2,5,7,11

                   Gal 2:16,19-21  Lk 7:36-8:3 or 7:36-50

David acknowledges his sin (Ps) and experiences the Lord’s forgiveness (1). The sinful woman is forgiven by Jesus because of her great love (3). He loves us and gave Himself up for us (2).

Stewardship

Like Nathan in today’s first reading, we sin when we begin to feel entitled and act as if what we have is ours by right, when we forget that everything we have is an unmerited gift from God. But God is gracious and forgiving — even when we use His gifts wrongly or squander them thoughtlessly — if, like Nathan, we confess our guilt and ask His pardon.

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, Dorothy Burke, Terese King, John & Christine Dyke, Peter Yazgier

and Genevieve Casey.

Let us remember in our prayers Eileen Fazekas whom God has called home.

Collections

June 10^th, 2007   $3490.00

Counters Team #4

MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org

Please, register for all events

Six Day Retreat

 June 22-29, Fee: $350 (registration required) Non-refundable deposit: $75 Arrival: 7 p.m.  Departure: 11 a.m.

An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Adaptable to the needs and desires of each individual. Atmosphere is one of  prayerful quiet.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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.

Holy Family Academy “Big Bucks” 50/50 Raffle

Don't forget to send in your Big Bucks raffle tickets. As of June 5^th , the pot is at $9508 and growing.

You have to be in it to win it!

             - 50% goes to help the school

             - 30% goes to the First Place winner

             -   5% goes to 4 Second Place winners

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

The Diocese of Metuchen’s St. Thomas More Dinner The Diocese of Metuchen’s second annual St. Thomas More Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. Tickets are $50 per person. All are invited. For reservations and more information call, 732-562-2461 or visit www.diometuchen.org

Marriage Encounter

July 20^th-22^nd  Why not take the opportunity this Summer to enrich your marriage? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will be held July 20^th – 22^nd, 2007. Early registration is advisable as space is limited. Phone

1-888-827-NJME for registration and information. Visit www.wwmecentralnj.org for more info.

Thinking of Priesthood?

July 21^st 11am, rain or shine. High School Age, Twenty-Something, Thirty-Something and up…Come join Bishop Bootkoski July 21^st at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, 45 Henderson Road, Kendall Park. Come join other men, like yourself, who are open to “listening” to the voice of Jesus as you think about your future and what God wants for you.

This will be a fun filled afternoon of prayer, sharing and eating. Bring your appetite and your willingness to hear God’s call. Dress is casual. Please RSVP by July 13^th. Office of Vocations (732) 562-2457 vocations@diometuchen.org for more info.

Life Awareness Weekend for Single Adults

July 13-15  A vocation weekend for single adults, men and women, between the ages of 18 – 50, who are thinking about Priesthood or Religious Life. This is “an eye opening and positive perspective on religious life. Very educational for people who may be thinking about a religious vocation.” Strictly Confidential. For more info, please contact: The Office of Vocations: (732) 562 2457 or www.diometuchen.org/vocations.

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS 

PLEASE READ-Religious Education Program Meeting

Friday, June 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall.

A brief meeting for teachers and volunteers will be held to discuss the upcoming 2007-2008 Religious Education Program. We will address class assignments; the RCIA Program, new coordinators, as well as the Protecting God’s Children Program/Kid Safe Program.

Teachers and volunteers must be re-certified this year through the Kid Safe Program.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, we’d love to have you join us.

Michele Duh: 732-764-9282, Agi Simoncelli: 732-271-0745, Religious Education Program Coordinators.

New Phone Prompts at the Rectory

I have made some changes in the phone prompts on the rectory phone voicemail. If you’d like to know Mass times for the week or for Holy Days of Obligation, you can call the rectory phone. It will be updated each time there is a Holy Day or a change in Mass schedules as well as being printed in the bulletin. Please keep in mind not to call late in the evening, there is no night service and you will wake up Father.

Coach Turco and St. Joseph’s of Metuchen to Hold Basketball Summer Camp

St. Joseph’s of Metuchen will hold summer basketball camps for boys currently enrolled in grades 2 thru 10. Each week-long session will run from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.  The cost of each session is $195.00 per week. There is an option for early drop off and late pickup for additional fees.

Dates for each session are as follows: 

Session #1: July 9^th - July 13^th

Session #2: July 16^th - July 20^th

Session #3: July 23^rd - July 27^th

Session #4: July 30^th - August 3^rd

Session #5: August 13^th - August 17^th

Session #6: August 20^th - August 24^th    

For more information or to request a brochure please call

Coach Dave Turco at 732-245-0807 or email dbtcamps@comcast.net’