Please Note: No Mass on Wednesday
Monday May
11th
7:00 PM Souls in Purgatory r/o DeLorenzo Family
Tuesday May
12th Nereus, Achillieus
& Pancras, Martyrs
Wednesday May 13th Our Lady of
Communion
Service Only
Thursday May
14th Matthias, Apostle
8:30
AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
thru
Friday May
15th Isadore
Saturday May 16th
5:30 PM Margaret
DeSantis r/o Mosko Family
Sunday May 17th Mother’s Day
12
Fifth Sunday
of Easter
Wh HOURS* Pss I Seasonal Prop
MASS Prop Gl Cr Easter Pf I –V
RDGS 53:
Acts
1 Jn
3:18-24 Jn 15:1-8
Saul witnesses the risen Jesus and boldly proclaims his Lordship. We
proclaim our belief in Jesus by our love for one another. He is the vine and we
the branches. Together let us praise his name in our assembly of worship.
Stewardship
The good
steward lives the advice of
PLEASE
PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS
For those who are ill, especially:
Marion Mraz,
Beverly Turok, Josephine Sarnoski, Elizabeth Connelly, Genevieve Casey,
Peter Yazgier, Keith Bloomer,
Terri Mahoney and Cathleen DeLorenzo
that their suffering and trials may become sources of grace for
themselves and others.
“To everyone there comes that special
moment when we are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to
do a very special thing – unique to us and fitted to our own talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds us
unprepared or unqualified for the work that could be our finest hour.” - Winston
Churchill
Collections
Counters
May 10th Team #3 Kenny Nelson & David
Boyle
May 17th Team #4 Jim Scaletti
May 24th Team #1 Joe Graber & Gerry
Fasanella
May 31st Team #2 Ken Giacomini
MOUNT
(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org
Please register for
all events
GATHERING FOR MEN
Topic: Holy
Longing by R. Rolheiser
May 12,
QUIET DAY FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
Come Away by Yourselves and Rest Awhile
May 14,
WEEK-LONG DIRECTED RETREAT
May
15-22, Begins
OR
WEEKEND DIRECTED
RETREAT
May
15-17, Begins
If You
Think You Have the Swine Flu…
From the Bishop
In
light of the recent health concerns that have arisen about the potential spread
of “swine flu”, it is important to recall Bishop Bootkoski’s previous instruction
about liturgical practices and the risk of contagion at
If
you are sick (and this holds true at all times, not just flu season) you should
refrain from drinking the Precious Blood from the chalice, receiving the Body
of Christ on the tongue and exchanging the Sign of Peace by shaking hands. It
is the responsibility of the individual to make this judgment. These practices
should never be suspended unilaterally by the priest celebrant or across the
board for an entire parish. Of course the wisest course of action, out of
consideration for our fellow parishioners, is to STAY HOME when we are sick
In
the event that an epidemic is declared by the health officials responsible for
making such a decision, the Bishop will judge which liturgical practices should
be suspended throughout the Diocese and issue instructions accordingly.
Diocesan
News
Eucharistic Holy Hour
May 22,
·
For Keith
Cervine, Edmund Luciano, III and Matthew Paratore who will be ordained priests
on the following day, that Jesus will bestow His abundant graces upon them as
they respond to His call and begin their ministry.
·
For the
Sanctification of Priests of our
·
That the inviting
voice of Jesus will be heard by men and women amidst the various “voices of our
days”, and that they will joyfully and courageously respond to His invitation
to serve as priests, religious and deacons.
For
directions, please visit:
http://home.comcast.net/~olpparish/church.htm
Priest Ordination
May 23,
Diocesan Extraordinary Ministers Workshop
June 17 With a focus on fostering “excellent and
uniform liturgical standards” throughout the Diocese, the general guidelines
and liturgical principles for Extraordinary Ministers will be distributed and
reviewed.
New
ministers are strongly encouraged to attend to reinforce the foundation and
training received at the parish. This workshop will also serve as an update and
refresher for the experienced minister who should receive ongoing formation and
training.
Anyone
interested in attending this seminar, please contact the rectory at (732)
356-1037.
Diocesan Workshop for Readers (Lectors)
June 24 With a focus on fostering “excellent and
uniform liturgical standards” throughout the Diocese, the general guidelines
and liturgical principles for Readers will be distributed and reviewed.
Participants will be provided with both spiritual and
technical information about proclaiming the Word of God in the liturgy. New
readers are strongly encouraged to attend. This workshop will also serve as a
refresher for the experienced reader. Deacons and lectors are welcome.
Anyone
interested in attending this seminar, please contact the rectory at (732)
356-1037.
Our
Lady of Mercy News
Rosary
Altar Society News
59th Annual Rosary Altar Society
Communion Breakfast – May 17
The Our Lady of Mercy Rosary Altar Society will hold
its 59th Annual Communion Breakfast on May 17th at
the Somerset Holiday Inn on
Tickets are $18.00 per person. Tickets for young ladies
16 and under are free. All ladies of the parish are encouraged to attend. Tickets
are on sale after all Masses and will not be sold the day of the event.
Holy
Name Society News
Patriot Baseball Game Gathering
The last day to reserve tickets is May 10th.
The Holy Name Society is, once again, sponsoring a
Patriot Baseball Game Gathering. This year's gathering will be at the June
6th Patriots vs. the Bridgeport Bluefish Game at
Community
News
Our Lady of
May 17 The Fatima
Procession Committee of Our Lady of Fatima Church, located at
May is National Foster Care Month!!
Did you know there are over 11,000 children in the New
Jersey Foster Care System? Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen’s
Therapeutic Foster Care Program is seeking warm, supportive individuals and
families to serve as Foster Families to children in need. Many of these children are innocent victims
of abuse and neglect. Children of all ages and backgrounds are in need of
loving,
nurturing homes.
CALL TODAY! 1-866-247-HOME (4663).
You Can
Help!!
It’s all about families because…Children Grow Best In Families