Please Note: No Mass on Wednesday

Monday        March 16^th

  7:00 PM       Marie Pongratz r/o Catherine Wisbeski

Tuesday        March 17^th  Patrick, Bishop

  8:00 AM     Intentions of the Parishioners

Wednesday   March 18^th

                    No Mass on Wednesday

Thursday   March 19^th       Joseph, Husband of the Blessed

                                                     Virgin Mary

  8:00 AM     Marie Pongratz r/o Carolyn Wawrzyniak

  8:30 AM       Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

  thru Noon   in the Chapel

Friday          March 20^th

  7:00 PM     Stations of the Cross & Mass

                    Mary Reid r/o Felix & Eileen

Saturday      March 21^st

  8:00 AM     Intentions of the Parishioners

  5:30 PM     Betty Kopency r/o Family

Sunday         March 22^nd

  8:00 AM    Frank Murray r/o Karen Mathews & Family

10:00 AM     Brian Kelly r/o Tom & Carol Harabin

12 NOON     Florence Kempa r/o Louie & Margaret

 

 

                       

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, 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.

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

2008 BREAD & ROSES BALL

The Bread & Roses Ball will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Bridgewater Marriott in Bridgewater, NJ.  The proceeds from this event help support the social service programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen in Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties. 

 

This year, back by popular demand, is Monte Carlo style gaming. In conjunction with the Bread & Roses Ball, a 50/50 Raffle is being held.  Raffle tickets are $25 each.  Only 1,000 tickets will be sold with the prizes awarded as follows: 1^st prize - 25%, 2^nd prize - 15% and 3^rd prize - 10% of the total. The winner need not be present to win.

 

For any questions or details on underwriting and sponsorships or to order dinner tickets or raffle tickets,

please call 732-562-2438 or email www.breadandroses09@diometuchen.org

www.diometuchen.org

Theology of the Body

This adult faith formation workshop is a basic introduction of Pope John Paul II’s teachings as they relate to marital love, sexual union and the human body, commonly referred to as the “the theology of the body.” The theology of the body teaching is the cornerstone for the new catechetical session for engaged couples, “God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage.”

Fee - $7.00 per person. Please register no later than

March 27, 2009. For more info or to register please email familylife@diometuchen.org or call 732-562-1990 x1624

Infertility Support Group

Suffering Silently? Are you and your spouse currently experiencing the pain of infertility or the inability to maintain a pregnancy?  There is support available!  Come join us for a Catholic Infertility Support Group, now being offered through the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen on the third Saturday of the month at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway, NJ. 

The next meeting will be held on March 21, 2009 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM.  For more information and to pre-register, please contact Robert & Amy Sherlock at (908) 500-1695 or amysherlock@gmail.com.

Parents’ Workshop - Preparing for High School

St. Joseph High School, Metuchen will host a workshop on March 18 at 7:00 PM.

The workshop will focus on helping parents prepare financially for their child’s Catholic/Private high school experience. The speaker will focus on parents with children in the 4^th through 7^th grades. To register, please go to www.stjoes.org

Catholic School Tuition Assistance Applications

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 March 31, 2009.

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.

SBB - Boy Scout Breakfast Buffet

Boy Scout Troop 42 will host a breakfast buffet on Sunday, March 29 at the Reformed Church, Fellowship Hall located on Clinton Street, So. Bound Brook. Breakfast will be available from 8 AM to 1 PM and will feature Pancakes, Waffles and Made to Order Omelets.

Adults $8/Children & Seniors $5/Free for children under 4.

www.olmsbb.org

Stewardship Renewal

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.

Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy

Gertrude Hawk Easter candy brochures are available at all exits. Orders may be put in the collection basket or in the rectory mail slot.  All orders must be returned by this Sunday, March 15^th  by 1:00 p.m.  Make checks out to DIANE MOSKO and please DO NOT add in sales tax.  Remember – no order is too small – every order counts!  Any questions, call Diane at 908-369-3398.  Thank you for your support and your continued love of chocolate!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be once again on Palm Sunday, April 5th immediately following the 12:00 mass.  Flyers will be distributed during the CCD classes on Sunday March 1st.  All interested parish children should have the form completed and returned to the church NO LATER THAN Sunday March 22nd.  Flyers can be returned to their CCD teacher or drop them in the box in the vestibule or in the offering basket.  Any questions, please contact Nora Lyons on 732-563-9459. 

Diocesan Youth Day

For All teens from 8th to 12th Grades:  Join hundreds of teens throughout the diocese and enjoy a day created just for you. It is the Diocesan Youth Day on March 21^st 11 am until 9 pm at Cardinal McCarrick H.S. South Amboy, NJ.

Interested Youth Group members should see Nora Lyons for pre-registration. All other interested teens can contact the Diocese at 732-562-1990 X1631 or go to www.diometchen.org. Pre-registration is required. 

Bravo Conformandi!

The Our Lady of Mercy 8^th grade Confirmation Class collected and delivered 431 pounds of food to the Franklin Food Bank on February 22, 2009.

The class would like to recognize your generous contributions.

At five minutes and six seconds after 4 AM on the 8th of July this year, the time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09. This will never happen again.