OUR LADY OF MERCY

Please Note: No Mass on Wednesdays

Monday February 25^th

7:00 PM Eileen Fazekas r/o Our Lady of Mercy

Rosary Altar Society

Tuesday February 26^th

8:00 AM Helene Mrofka r/o Family

Wednesday February 27^th

No Mass on Wednesday

Thursday February 28^th

8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners

Friday February 29^th

7:00 PM Stations of the Cross followed by Mass

David Conner r/o The Kubeck Family

Saturday March 1^st

8:00 AM David Conner r/o George & Helen Kaminsky

& Family

5:30 PM James Suk r/o Diane, Mark & Matt Mosko

Sunday March 2^nd

8:00 AM Terese King r/o Keiko & Ray Osborne

10:00 AM Jozef & Anna Skirka r/o George & Helen

Kaminsky

12 NOON Nellie McLaughlin r/o Dottie Puppo

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

HOURS Pss III Seasonal Prop

MASS Prop or from Ritual Masses: The Scrutinies

Cr Pf of the Third Sunday of Lent Sol Bl

RDGS 28: Ex 17:3-7 Ps 95:1-2, 6-9

Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26

39a, 40-42

Jesus satisfies our thirst for eternal life (3). Through his Spirit his grace has been poured into our hearts (2). God satisfies the thirst of the Israelites (1) whose hearts had become hardened and rebellious (Ps).

Stewardship

When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of water, He opened the door for a life-changing relationship with Him. Scripture says her testimony drew many others to Him as well. We, too, must be ready to respond whenever and wherever the Lord speaks to us and be prepared for it to change our lives!

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS

Al & Ruth Schraeder, Elizabeth Connelly, Genevieve Casey, Josephine Sarnoski, Josephine Martens, Peter Yazgier and Christine Dyke may the love of Christ be evident to them in the welcome and help they find in the family of the Church.

Collections

February 17^th, 2008 $3733.50

Counters

February 24^th, Team #4

March 2^nd, Team #1

March 9^th, Team #2

March 16^th, Team #3

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER

1651 U.S. Highway 22

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org

Please register for all events

Weekend Retreat

Feb 29-Mar 2-Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m. ($110/weekend; non-refundable deposit $25)

An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs of each individual. Registration required

Week-long Directed Retreat

Feb 29-Mar 7-Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m. ($385/week; non-refundable deposit $75) An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs of each individual. Registration required

BEAT STRESS!

Shouldn’t you be drumming?!

Mar 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($15) Become energized by the sound and vibration of drums! Drums provided.

Let us remember in our prayers Helen Golaszewski,

David Conner, Theresa Nizalak, Thomas Auerbach and

Fr. Francis Vaz whom God has called home.

Stewardship Renewal Program

Your participation in Our Lady of Mercy’s Stewardship Renewal Initiative is important. Our Lady of Mercy needs your spiritual commitment and your financial commitment. Please make our parish an important part of your life and the lives of your family members.

Girl Scout Sunday on March 9^th

An Invitation to All Girl Scouts Past & Present

On Sunday March 9^th , Troop 245 would like to invite all Girl Scouts past and present to have a seat in the front pews at the 10 am Mass. Parishioners - if you could leave the first few pews open at that Mass for all the Girl Scouts to sit together, it would be appreciated.

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

The Beginning Experience Weekend

April 11-14 There is a special heartache for those who find themselves single again. No there is help – The Beginning Experience…a weekend away for a lifetime of change.

This is a weekend program designed to help widowed, separated and divorced person make a new beginning in life through powerful, intense and positive experience of hope and peace and is open to persons of all faiths.

For more info please call Rosemarie (732) 681-1114, Vivian (732) 441-7070 or Rich (609) 333-9868.

The Catholic Spirit

February is Catholic Press Month.

It’s time to renew your subscription to The Catholic Spirt.

“Each week we inform, educate and inspire our readers to live out their Catholic faith”.

-Kathleen Ogle, Managing Editor

To order your subscription, call (732) 562-2424 or use the preprinted envelope from your envelope packet.

Catholic School Tuition Assistance Applications for 2008-2009 Now Available

Applications for financial aid through the Diocese of Metuchen Tuition Assistance Program for the 2008-2009 school year are now available at all diocesan elementary and secondary schools. Completed applications must be received by Private School Aid Service by no later than Monday, March 31, 2008.

To obtain an application form, please contact the Principal or main office of the school where the student is registering. A printable version of the form, both English and Spanish, is also available on the diocesan website at www.diometuchen.org/cso/tuition.html.

11^th Annual Catholic Men’s Rally

March 1^st, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Doors open at 7:45 AM at the St. Veronica’s School Gym, 4125 Hwy. 9, North Howell, NJ. The cost is $20 for adult men and $5 for students. Registration and more information is available at http://catholicmenforjesus.com/nj.htm.

Lenten Day of Reflection

March 1^st, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM The Archdiocese of Newark Women’s Commission is sponsoring a Lenten Day of Reflection titled “On the Dignity of Women” at Seton Hall University. Cost is $35 per person which includes lunch. For more information and registration, please call (973) 497-4008 or visit www.rcan.org/womcom

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS

www.olmsbb.org

Holy Name Society News

The 2008 Holy Name Society Father – Son Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 9^th at the Somerset Holiday Inn on Davidson Avenue at 9 am.

The price this year is $ 18 for Adults and $ 12 for Children 10 years and younger. All men and boys of the parish are encouraged to attend. Our Speaker this year is the beloved and very entertaining Msgr. William Haughney. Tickets may be purchased after all Masses held on February 23^rd, 24^th, and March 1^st and 2^nd. No tickets will be sold at the door. Blessed be HIS Holy Name.

Well Done Confirmandi!!

The Confirmation Candidates are proud to let you know because of your generosity they were able to put together 23 baskets and gift bags for the current and future families that will stay at the Ronald MacDonald House in New Brunswick.

Saturday was a wonderful experience for our teens. They prepared a delicious ziti dinner with meatballs, bread and salad and of course fresh baked cookies. It was such a wonderful experience they want to do it again. We will let you know when we do.

Thanks From The Rosary Altar Society

Once again our society shows the way and sets a great example on how our ladies handle a good fund raising program. We would also like to thank the many ladies that gave of their generous time and help to make this Annual Valentine Craft and Bake sale a great success.

Of course it also takes the generosity of our fellow parishioners and friends for their purchase of these craft wares and the delicious cakes and goodies.

Thank you, one and all, for your kindness and welcomed support.

NOTICE!

TO ALL OUR LADY OF MERCY CHURCH PARISHIONERS

The Our Lady Of Mercy Holy Name Society thought it would be nice to hold a Parish Picnic in 2008. The picnic would probably be held in September or early October. We would like to have food and games for all ages at the picnic for the lowest price possible. If you would be interested in having the Church hold a Parish Picnic, please drop a note in the February 24th or March 2nd Collection Baskets saying: "I THINK OUR LADY OF MERCY CHURCH SHOULD HAVE A PARISH PICNIC THIS YEAR!" Thank you very much. BLESSED BE HIS HOLY NAME.