Please Note: No Mass on Wednesdays

Monday        February 2^nd  The Presentation of the Lord

  7:00 PM       Blanche Ferraro r/o John & Rita Stryshak, Jr.

Tuesday        February 3^rd  Blaise & Ansgar, Bishops

  8:00 AM     Joseph Leary in remembrance of his birthday

                           r/o Family

Wednesday   February 4^th  

                           No Mass on Wednesday

Thursday   February 5^th   Agatha, Martyr

  8:00 AM     Blanche Ferraro r/o Keiko & Ray Osborne

Friday          February 6^th Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs

  8:00 AM     Bernard Brezina, Sr. r/o Mary Scolavino

Saturday      February 7^th

  8:00 AM     Mary C. Scolavino r/o John & Mary Scolavino

  5:30 PM     Mary Reid r/o Felix & Eileen

Sunday         February 8^th

  8:00 AM    Tom Cicalese r/o Karen Mathews & Family

10:00 AM     Al Albert r/o Bob & Joan McArdle

12 NOON     Georgia Tsairis

 

“I used to pray that God would do this or that—but now I pray that He will guide me to do whatever I can do.  I used to pray for answers, but now I’m praying for strength.  I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us—and we change things.”

- Mother Teresa

 

 

                       

Holy Family Academy

Open House

“Learning to Love, Loving to Learn”

120 E. Second St., Bound Brook

Holy Family Academy will host an open house from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., every Wednesday, starting  February 4^th through April 8^th. 

 

·         Come tour Holy Family Academy while classes are in session. 

·         Visiting students are invited to “shadow” an HFA student in their classroom.

·         Meet our extraordinary faculty and student body.

·         Learn about our challenging program offerings, extra curricular activities and caring spiritual environment.

·         Enjoy some refreshments!

We look forward to you being a part of our family!

For more info on HFA or the Open Houses, please call (732) 356-1151.

 

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Diocesan Winter Collection - Feb. 14th & 15th

The “Winter Collection” will benefit two important causes sponsored by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops: The Campaign for Human Development and the Church in Latin America.

Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) – We can reverse the trend where 37 million Americans live in poverty. CCHD helps people break the cycle of poverty, not for just a day, but for a lifetime. We send 75% of the donations to the CCHD national office. We keep 25% here in our Diocese to fund local self-help initiatives to benefit our local communities.

Church in Latin America (CLA) – CLA helps fellow Catholics in Latin America and the Caribbean who are rich in faith but lacking in material resources - to participate more fully in the life of the Church and to share their faith with others. The collection also help respond to emergency pastoral needs resulting from natural disasters.

Is Your Schedule Too Full?

Working late, picking up the kids, making dinner … it doesn’t leave much time for church activities. Let us help you catch up. The Catholic Spirit – we’re there when you can’t be. Subscribe today: Call (732) 562-2424 or visit www.diometuchen.org or use the envelope you received in your offertory packet and drop it in the collection basket.

FOCA Post Card Campaign

Next week our parish will join Catholics across the country in sending a message to Congress: Please oppose the “Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA) and retain laws against government funding and promotion of abortion. You will have the opportunity to sign postcards to your U.S. Representative and two U.S. Senators. Please plan to participate in this important event.

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

Feb. 8  You are invited to join Bishop Bootkoski and the men and women in Consecrated Life in the Diocese for World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life at St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen. The celebration begins with Evening Prayer at 4:00 p.m. and will be followed by a light reception.

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Please Mark Your Calendars

On Sunday, October 4, 2009 we will celebrate the 60^th Anniversary of the founding of Our Lady of Mercy Parish. Bishop Bootkoski will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist at the 12:00 Noon Mass.

Valentine’s Day Bake Sale

February 14^th & 15^th

The Rosary Altar Society will be having their annual Valentine’s Day Bake Sale after all Masses on February 14^th & 15^th. All baked goodie donations are appreciated and welcome. Please bring your donations down to the Church Hall 15 minutes before Mass starts, the RAS ladies will be more than happy to put them up for sale. C’mon down after Mass and buy something sweet for your Valentine sweetie.

If your sweetie happens to be on a diet – you can always buy them a card – a Shop Gift Card!! Everybody loves those sweet things too and they’re low in calories. Gift cards are on sale after all Masses every week.

 

Bagel Sunday This Week!

Bagel Sunday was so successful, we will have one the first Sunday of the month starting with Sunday, February 1^st after the 10 a.m. Mass.  Please help support us by purchasing a yummy breakfast and join us for a little fellowship. 

Boy Scout Sunday

February 8^th

Please join with Cub Scout Pack 42 and Boy Scout Troop 42 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass to commemorate Boy Scout Week, February 2 - 8.  If you are a former scout or scout leader or just a friend of scouting, please come and show your support for the Boy Scout program. For more information, contact Tom Harabin (732) 469-3198.

Please leave the first two pews in front of the church open so the scouts can celebrate together.

"La Nuit des Vins a Night of Wines"

Immaculata High School will having their first annual wine tasting social, "La Nuit des Vins a Night of Wines" on Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is $35 per ticket in advance and $40 at the door.  Please make the check payable to Immaculata Spartan Club. Door prizes & a souvenir wine glass are included in the price. Please contact Nora Lyons via email at lyonsden10@verizon.net if you wish to purchase a ticket.