Please Note: No Mass on Wednesday
Monday July 20th Apollinaris, Bishop &
Martyr
7:00 PM Elizabeth Polanski r/o Mary Getlik
Tuesday July
21st
Wednesday July 22nd Mary
Magdalene
8:00
AM Communion Service Only
Thursday July 23rd Bridget of
Friday July
24th Sharbel
Makhluf, Priest
Saturday July
25th James,
Apostle
8:00 AM Holy Souls in Purgatory
5:30
PM Clem Mraz r/o Family
Sunday July 26th
r/o
Mathews & King Families
12
The Sixteenth
Sunday Ordinary Time
HOURS* Pss IV Seasonal
Prop
MASS Prop Gl
Cr Sun Pf I-VIII
RDGS 107:
Jer 23:1-6 Ps 23:1-6
Eph
2:13-18 Mk 6:30-34
Jesus, our shepherd, nourishes and strengthens us,
guiding us in right paths. He is the righteous shoot of David, the peace
between Jews and Gentiles, between God and all humanity.
STEWARDSHIP
In today’s Gospel,
Jesus had planned to slip away from the crowds for a few moments of peace and a
little rest. When He saw the people gathered, however, He put His needs aside
to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, as good stewards, we are called to do
the same.
PLEASE
PRAY FOR
For those who are ill, especially: Flo Gonda,
Beverly Turok, Peter Yazgier, Josephine Sarnoski,
Keith Bloomer, Terri Mahoney,
Irene Corrigan, Joan McArdle, Frank Dzierzanowski, Joann Garzo
and Edna Poole
that their suffering and trials may become sources of grace for
themselves and others.
Collections
Counters
July 19th Team
#1 Joe Graber & Gerry Fasanella
July 26th Team #2 Ken Giacomini
August 2nd
Team #3 M/M Nelson & David Boyle
August 9th Team #4 Jim Scaletti
MOUNT
Watchung , NJ
07069-6587
(908)
753-2091 * msmhope@msmhope.org
Please
register for all events
Grief Recovery Program
Aug 2,
Six-day Retreat
August 7-14, Arrival:
Fee: $385 Registration
required (Non-refundable deposit: $75
) An experience of personal prayer
based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs of each individual.
The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart
As given by Our Lord to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
1. I will give them all the
graces necessary for their state of life.
2. I will give peace in
their families.
3. I will console them in
all their troubles.
4. They shall find in My
Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death.
5. I will pour abundant
blessings on all their undertakings.
6. Sinners shall find in My
Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Tepid souls shall become
fervent.
8. Fervent souls shall
speedily rise to great perfection.
9. I will bless the homes in
which the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honored.
10. I will give to priests
the power to touch the most hardened hearts.
11. Those who propagate this
devotion shall have their name written in My Heart, and it shall never be
effaced.
12. I promise thee in the excess of the mercy of My
Heart, that its all-powerful Love will grant to all those who shall receive
Communion on the First Friday of Nine consecutive months the grace of final
repentance; they shall not die under My displeasure, nor without receiving the
Sacraments; My Heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.
Diocesan
News
Theology
of the Body
Presenter, Bill Donaghy, is a certified speaker for
the Theology of the Body Institute. He
holds a Master’s Degree in Systematic Theology and teaches at
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 “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
RETROUVAILLE
A lifeline for
troubled marriages
If your marriage has become unloving and uncaring, or
if your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are thinking of
separation or divorce, or if you are already separated or divorced, but (both
of you) wish to try again - then the RETROUVAILLE program may help you.
RETROUVAILLE (Rediscovery) sponsored by the Family Life
Office/Diocese of Metuchen consists of a weekend experience for couples (no
group discussions) with six follow-up sessions.
The next program begins the weekend of
(732) 562-1990 Ext.1624 or Tom & Pat McTague (732)
583-4468.
Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary
You
are warmly invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding
Anniversary with the
Application
forms may be secured by contacting your parish secretary. Forms must be signed
by the pastor and returned to the Diocese by the parish office. Application
forms will be accepted by the Family Life Office until September 21st.
For
additional information call the Family Life Office (732) 562-1990 x1624. A
confirmation letter will be sent once your application has been processed.
Pecans in
the Cemetery
On the outskirts of a small town, there
was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys
filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began
dividing the nuts. "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for
me," said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down toward the fence.
Another boy came riding along the
road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the
cemetery. He slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, "One for
you, one for me. One for you, one for me."
He just knew what it was. He jumped back
on his bike and rode off.
Just around the bend he met an old
man with a cane, hobbling along. "Come here quick," said the boy,
"you won't believe what I heard! Satan and the Lord are down at the cemetery
dividing up the Souls."
The man said, "Beat it kid, can't
you see it's hard for me to walk." When the boy insisted though, the man
hobbled slowly to the cemetery.
Standing by the fence they heard,
"One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me..."
The old man whispered, "Boy,
you've been tellin' me the truth. Let's see if we can see the Lord."
Shaking with fear, they peered through
the fence, yet were still unable to see anything. The old man and the boy
gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to
get a glimpse of the Lord. At last they heard, "One for you, one for me.
That's all. Now let's go get those nuts by the fence and we'll be done."
They say the old man made it back to
town a full 5 minutes ahead of the kid on the bike.