Please Note: No Mass on Wednesday
Monday May
18th John I, Pope & Martyr
7:00 PM All Rosarians Living & Deceased
r/o Our Lady of Mercy
Rosary Altar Society
Tuesday May
19th
Wednesday May 20th Bernardine of
8:00 AM No Communion
Service or Mass
In remembrance of their Wedding Anniversary
r/o Family
Thursday May
21st The Ascension of the Lord
Friday May
22nd Rita of Cascia, Religious
Saturday May 23rd
8:00 AM John & Mary Scolavino
In honor of their Wedding Anniversary
5:30 PM Mary
Reid r/o Felix & Eileen
Sunday May 24th Mother’s Day
12
Sixth Sunday
of Easter
Wh HOURS* Pss II Seasonal Prop
MASS Prop Gl Cr Easter Pf I –V
RDGS 56:
Acts
1 Jn
4:7-10 Jn 15:9-17
Let us love one another as Christ has loved us by offering Himself for
our sins. His love is to be revealed to all the world, as Peter himself taught.
Stewardship
Jesus’ commandment is
that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their
lives, if necessary. What gifts of
myself — my skills and talents, my time and resources — will best demonstrate
my love for God’s people?
PLEASE
PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS
For those who are ill, especially:
Marion Mraz,
Beverly Turok, Josephine Sarnoski, Elizabeth Connelly, Peter Yazgier,
Keith Bloomer,
Terri Mahoney and Cathleen DeLorenzo
that their suffering and trials may become sources of grace for themselves
and others.
Collections
Mother’s Day
Remembrance $1251.00
Counters
May 17th Team #4 Jim Scaletti
May 24th Team #1 Joe Graber & Gerry
Fasanella
May 31st Team #2 Ken Giacomini
June 7th Team #3 M/M Nelson & David Boyle
The Family You
Have Gathered
An Invitation From
the Bishop
This June, Bishop Paul
Bootkoski will present a pastoral letter on vibrant parish life. Written as
part of the plan for implementation of synod norms, The Family You Have Gathered presents Bishop Bootkoski’s vision for
the parishes of the Diocese of Metuchen. The Bishop will present his letter at
four gatherings throughout the diocese. Each pastor has been asked to bring the
parish pastoral staff, parish council members, as well as key lay leaders.
Shortly after the gatherings are held, a study guide will be sent to the
pastors, to be used with the letter as a tool for parish evaluation.
The gatherings are open to
all who are interested in hearing Bishop Bootkoski present his letter. They
will be held at the following locations:
A
Thought from St. Teresa of
Christ has no body now on earth, but yours;
No hands but yours;
No feet but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which He is to go about
doing good;
Yours are the hands with which He is to bless people
now.
Let us
remember in our prayers Genevieve Casey whom God has called home.
Diocesan
News
Mass
of the Anointing of the Sick
with Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski
Date:
Time:
Place: St. Francis of
(Handicapped accessible)
RSVP:
732-548-0100 (Phone) 732-548-1033 (Fax)
More Info: www.diometuchen.org
PRE-REGISTRATION
IS REQUESTED By June 10.
Light reception to follow
Sponsored by the
The Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick will be administered during this special healing Mass to
those baptized Catholics wishing to be anointed. In particular, we invite those who may be
bearing the burden of physical, mental or emotional illness, those who may be
facing surgery, those experiencing the challenges of advancing age, those who
may be in need of spiritual strength and renewal, or other circumstances that
might make life burdensome.
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
Holy
Name Society News
Winners of the 50/50
The lucky winners of the Holy
Name Society 50/50 Raffle were:
- 1st Prize $431.75 Mary
Scolavino
- 2nd Prize $259.05 Jane Kiely
- 3rd Prize $172.70 Carol
Graber
Where Do the Proceeds Go??
In keeping with the meaning
of Stewardship--the Holy Name Society has used its proceeds from the 50/50
Raffle and from selling Shop Rite gift cards to buy a new ping-pong table for
the Youth Group and to fix the carpeting in the church.
Thank you
to the Holy Name Society members who have devoted their Time, Talent and
Treasure.
Thank you
to all the parishioners who continue to support the Our Lady of Mercy
fundraisers.
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
Memorial Day
Mass at Diocesan Cemeteries
Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski will celebrate the annual
Memorial Day Mass on May 25th at
All the faithful are invited to participate at either
site and are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for comfort. In the even of
inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated inside the Mausoleum Chapel
located at each site. For more info, please contact the Cemetery Office (732)
463-1424.