Please Note: No Mass on Wednesdays
Monday February
9th
7:00 PM Joseph Puchalek r/o Nancy & Family
Tuesday February
10th Scholastica
Wednesday February 11th Our Lady of
No Mass on Wednesday
Thursday February
12th
Friday February
13th
Saturday February 14th
Cyril,
Monk & Methodius, Bishop
5:30 PM Kevin
Tarsan r/o Mary Ann Badore
Sunday February 15th
FIFTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME
Gr HOURS Pss I Seasonal prop
V1R1 MASS Prop Gl Cr Sun
Pf I-VIII
RDGS 74:Jb
7:1-4, 6-7 Ps 147:1-6
1 Cor
Job’s cry of hopelessness stands in marked contrast to
the hope of those who put their trust in Jesus, who “heals the broken hearted
and binds up their wounds”. Such are the blessings of the good news.
Stewardship
Like
PLEASE
PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS
For those who are ill, especially:
Josephine Sarnoski, Elizabeth Connelly, Genevieve Casey, Peter Yazgier,
Chester Scaletti, Sr. and Keith Bloomer.
There
is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we
may encounter. We sometimes lose sight
of this force when there is so much suffering and pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through
the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways.
-
Mother Teresa
Collections
Counters
Feb. 8th Team #2 Ken Giacomini
Feb. 15th Team #3 Louie Auerbach & David
Boyle
Feb. 22nd Team #4 Jim Scaletti
March 1st Team #1 Joe Graber & Gerry
Fasanella
“Learning
to Love, Loving to Learn”
120 E.
·
Come tour
· 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.
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.
Diocesan
News
Applications for financial
aid through the Diocese of Metuchen Tuition Assistance Program for the
2009-2010 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
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 & Spanish, is available on the diocesan website at
www.diometuchen.org/schools/tuition-assistance.
Catholic
Press Month
Do you have too much on your plate?
Making room for faith in your crowded schedule can be
quite a challenge. We can help.
The Catholic Spirit – we’re
there when you can’t be.
Subscribe today: Call (732) 562-2424 or visit
www.diometuchen.org.
FOCA
Post Card Campaign
Sign Pro-Life
Postcards!! Today
our parish, along with thousands of other parishes across the nation, will sign
postcards urging Congress to oppose the “Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA) and to
retain existing laws against government funding and promotion of abortion. Sign
a postcard to your U.S. Representative and your two U.S. Senators. Let your
voice be heard! Thank you for standing up for life at this important time!
LOOKING FOR AN INEXPENSIVE
“NIGHT
OUT?”
Feb.
27 “Couples’
Date Night at the Movies”
Featuring the newly released movie, “Fireproof” starring Kirk Cameron
Admission:
$12.00 per couple
(includes Venetian Dessert Table w/Coffee)
Sponsored by the Family Life Office/Diocese of
Metuchen ● Can’t find a sitter?? Bring the kids along too!
Yes, it’s that time of year…
**End of Year Financial Report for Taxes**
Anyone
wishing to obtain a statement of contributions for the past year – 2008, should
drop a note in the collection basket or call the rectory during business hours.
We will need to have your name (and your
spouse’s name, if applicable), street address and phone number. Your
parishioner number would also help us speed up the process.
Our
Lady of Mercy News
Rosary
Altar Society News
Valentine’s Day Bake
February 14th
& 15th
The
Rosary Altar Society will be having their annual Valentine’s Day Bake
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.
CCD
News
Very
Important!!
In the original class calendar for CCD classes,
February 22nd was to be a day off for all the children. Because of
snow days, CLASSES WILL BE IN SESSION ON FEBRUARY 22ND.
Please plan
accordingly.
Community
News
"La Nuit des Vins a Night of Wines"
