Please Note: No Mass on Wednesday

Monday August 3^rd

7:00 PM Lorelei Longo r/o Brenda Holcomb

Tuesday August 4^th John Mary Vianney, Priest

8:00 AM Garry Shamus r/o Florence Dect

Wednesday August 5^th Dedication Basilica St Mary Major

8:00 AM Betty Connelly r/o John & Rita Stryshak

Thursday August 6^th Transfiguration of the Lord

8:00 AMHank Wisbeski r/o Catherine & Children

Friday August 7^th Sixtus II, pope & martyr

8:00 AMGenevieve Casey r/o Joan & Dorothy Redner

Saturday August 8^th St. Dominic

8:00 AM Jean Brown Hankey r/o John & Dorothy Redner

5:30 PM Theresa Jasinski r/o Margaret & Louie

Sunday August 9^th Nineteenth Sunday Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Millie & Rudy Stys r/o Graber & Longo Families

10:00 AM Theresa Jasinski r/o Evelyn Bach

12 NOON Theresa Jasinski r/o Margaret & Louie

The Eighteenth Sunday Ordinary Time

HOURS* Pss II Seasonal Prop

MASS Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

RDGS 113: Ex 16:2-4,12-15 Ps 78:3-4,23-25,54

Eph 4:17,20-24 Jn 6:24-35

The Lord provides heavenly food for the Israelites to eat (1,Ps), Jesus proclaims himself to be the very bread of life (3). We lay aside our way of life to be created anew in his image (2).

STEWARDSHIP

The crowd in today’s Gospel demanded a sign from Jesus. May our faithful stewardship be a sign to others that we, like the Ephesians in the second reading, have laid aside our former way of life and acquired a “fresh, spiritual way of thinking” in Christ.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS

For those who are ill, especially:

Beverly Turok, Peter Yazgier, Josephine Sarnoski,

Keith Bloomer, Terri Mahoney, Irene Corrigan,

that their suffering and trials may become sources of grace for themselves and others.

Collections

July 26^th, 2009 - $3675.50

Counters

August 2^nd Team #3 M/M Nelson & David Boyle

August 9^th Team #4 Jim Scaletti

August 16^th Team #1 Joe Graber & Gerry Fasanella

August 23^rd Team #2 Ken Giacomini

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER

1651 U.S. Highway 22

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 * msmhope@msmhope.org

Please register for all events

Centering Prayer

August 4, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Free-will offering Pray this ancient form of prayer and breathe in God’s peace. Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina.

Six-day Retreat

August 7-14, Arrival: 7 p.m. - Departure: 11 a.m.

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.

Diocesan News

www.diometuchen.org

2009 Flame of Charity Dinner

25^th Anniversary

The 25^th Annual Flame of Charity Dinner will take place on Thursday evening, October 22, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick. Two outstanding individuals are being honored this year:

HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR

Anthony R. Coscia, Esq.

Partner, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

New York City/New Brunswick

COMMUNITY SERVANT

Very Reverend Robert W. Medley

Pastor, Queenship of Mary Church

Plainsboro, NJ

The proceeds from this event help support the many social service programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, including homeless shelters, health clinics, youth programs and low income housing. The Flame of Charity Dinner Committee is proud of what has been accomplished over the years and this could not have happened without the generosity and continued support of people like you. Please contact us at 732-562-2438 for more information on underwriting and sponsorships or to order tickets. You may also visit the website at www.diometuchen.org/event-viewer/

Youth and Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring a Youth Fest and Catered Picnic for all Youth Groups and as a thank- you to Altar Servers, Religious Education Programs, Lectors and their friends and family to a day of fun at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.

Ticket price includes an “all you can eat” meal pass from noon to 5 PM.

Tickets must be purchased by August 5^th.
Tickets paid for by July 27^th are only $40.
Tickets purchased after July 27^th ar $45.

For those who already have season tickets:

Single Meal Tickets paid by July 27^th are $20.
Single Meal Tickets paid after July 27^th are $25.
Parking costs $10 per car.

This is a rain or shine event.

Water park closes at 7 PM
Main park closes at 10 PM

For tickets, please call 732-562-1990 x1627 or x1635 or x1631.

Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, October 11, 2009

You are warmly invited to celebrate your 25^th or 50^th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows and receive a personalized certificate from Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski.

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 21^st.

For additional information call the rectory office @ 732- 356-1037 between 9am – 1pm Monday through Friday or you can come by the rectory and pick up a registration form.

Our Lady of Mercy

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH

The Rosary Altar Society Day of Renewal will be held at the Shrine of St. Joseph in Sterling, October 18. We will meet in the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and will return approximately 4:00 p.m.

The day will begin with prayer, opening remarks and conference. There will be an opportunity for confession, recitation of the Rosary. Free time to visit the outdoor Shrine and Stations of the Cross with Liturgy in the Chapel.

Donation: $20 includes Hot Lunch

Please join us in honoring our

Blessed Mother

Please call Rose Wickman 732-469-0858

Lynn Lynch 732-356-4792

Capsule Sermon

Several year ago, on a hot, humid summer Sunday morning, the creative pastor of a non-air conditioned church gave one of the shortest yet most effective homilies on record. He stepped up to the lectern, mopped his brow, and said: “My dear sinful people. If you think it’s hot now, just wait!” He then left the lectern and continued with the rest of the service.

From “Stewardship News & Notes”

Diocese of Evansville, Indiana