Monday        July 28^th 

  7:00 PM     Albert Albert r/o Mary Ann Badore

 Tuesday       July 29^th  Martha

  8:00 AM     Intentions of the Parishioners

Wednesday   July 30^th Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor

  8:00 AM     Intentions of the Parishioners

Thursday   July 31^st Ignatius of Loyola, Priest

  8:00 AM     Estelle Cybowski r/o Madlyn DeStefano

Friday          August 1^st Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor

  8:00 AM     All Fathers

Saturday      August 2^nd Eusetbius of Vercelli, Bishop

  8:00 AM     All Fathers

  5:30 PM     Jack Mahoney r/o John & Rita Stryshak

Sunday         August 3^rd  

  8:00 AM     Frank Borysewicz r/o Mary Getlik & Family

10:00 AM     Kalman Sipos r/o Daughter Agi Simoncelli &

                           Family

12 NOON     Helen Bohay r/o Jean Pongratz & Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sacred Heart Parish Festival

July 29th – August 2nd

Tues-Fri: 6-10PM      Sat: 5-10PM

South 2nd Ave. (just off Main St.) Manville

Wheels – Games – Rides – Raffles – Entertainment

DELICIOUS HOMEMADE POLISH FOODS!

For info and directions, Call (908) 725-0072

Or visit us on the web:

www.sacred-heart-church.org

 

Reformed Church

Peach Festival

August 23^rd 

Reformed Church Fellowship Hall

113 Clinton St., SBB

2:00 p.m to 6 p.m.

Cost: $4.50

Peaches, Ice Cream, Cake, Beverage or Peach Pie, Ice Cream, Beverage

Al A Carte Foods: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Etc. at individual pricing.

For Info, call marion (732) 356-6279

 

www.diometuchen.org

Diocesan Pilgrimage For Vocations

Bishop Bootkoski extends a cordial invitation to the people of our Diocese to join with him on a Diocesan Pilgrimage for Vocations to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 18, 2008.  

Our Lady of Mt. Virgin has a bus scheduled to go. Please contact Laura at the rectory for more information via email: olmsecretary@verizon.net or call the rectory.

Thinking of the Priesthood?

Come Join Bishop Bootkoski on Saturday, August 9 beginning at 11:00 AM at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Kendall Park for a picnic. 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.

There will be a fun filled afternoon of prayer, eating, sharing and playing games. Bring your appetite and your willingness to hear God’s call. Dress is casual. RSVP by Friday, August 1^st to the Office of Vocations, (732) 562-2457 or visit vocations@diometuchen.org.

Does Your Loved One Have Alzheimer’s?

This seminar will help you recognize early signs of dementia; provide strategies to deal with various behaviors related to this disease; teach you what to expect and how to communicate with a family member who has Alzheimer’s and reside in a healthcare facility.

The seminar will be held at 1:00 – 3:00 PM or 7:00 -9:00 PM on August 20^th at the St. John Neumann Diocesan Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ. Registration is required and there is a $10.00 registration fee. All registrations are due to the Diocese no later than August 15. Your parish secretary has registration forms.

For more information please call (732) 562-1990 x1642.

Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 4:00 PM

You are warmly invited to celebrate your 25^th or 50^th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows and receive a personalized certificate from Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski.

Application forms may be secured by contacting your parish secretary or by logging on to www.diometuchen.org/family life (click on Calendar, scroll to Oct. 19). Forms must be signed by the pastor and returned to the Diocese by the parish office. Application forms will be accepted by the Family Life Office until October 1^st. For additional information call the Family Life Office (732) 562-1990 x1624. A confirmation letter will be sent once your application has been processed.

 

www.olmsbb.org

Our Lady of Mercy Men’s Retreat

“Where God and sea come together”

August 15-17, 2008 at San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, NJ. Join us for a weekend of faith and friendship. The cost is $160.00 pp with a $50.00 non-refundable deposit. Contact Bob Gaudio for details and reservations @ (732) 356-3975.

Attention All Women of the Parish

The Rosary Altar Society Day of Renewal will be held at the Shrine of St. Joseph in Sterling, October 12^th. We will meet in the church parking lot at 8:30 AM and will return approx. 4:00 PM.

The day will begin with prayer, opening remarks and conference, opportunity for Confession, hot lunch, conference or free time to visit outdoor Shrines or Stations of the Cross, Recitation of the Rosary and Liturgy in the Chapel. Donation is $20. All women of the parish are invited. Please join us in honoring our Blessed Mother.

For more information, please call Rose Wickman at (732) 469-0858 or Lynn Lynch at (732) 356-4792.

Shop Rite Gift Cards

The Rosary Altar Society and the Holy Name Society have teamed up to sell Shop Rite Gift Cards in order to raise funds for Our Lady of Mercy.

Cards can be bought in denominations of $25, $50 and $100. The cards can be used to buy anything at Shop Rite and can be used at all Shop Rites.

A member of the Rosary Altar or the Holy Name Society will be in the vestibule of the church after all Masses for your purchasing convenience.

Ronald MacDonald House

We have a box in the vestibule for any donations you would like to contribute. 

Ongoing items that are always needed are: cleaning supplies, dish detergent, laundry detergent, heavy duty 30 gallon trash bags, tin foil, plastic wrap, light bulbs (100 watt, 65 watt indoor flood, 60 watt) Gladware, paper plates and cups, plastic ware, hand sanitizers, umbrellas, copier paper, postage stamps, scotch tape, AA, AAA, 9 volt, C, D batteries.

Your Attention Please… The OLM Youth Group will be collecting flip tops on cans. Please collect your flip tops and place them in the box in the vestibule when you come to Mass.