OUR LADY OF MERCY

Monday August 31^st

7:00 PM Elizabeth Connelly r/o Rose&Albert Larangeira

Tuesday September 1^st

8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners

Wednesday September 2^nd

8:00 AM No Mass

Thursday September 3^rd Pope Gregory the Great

8:00 AMIntentions of the Parishioners

Friday September 4^th First Friday

8:00 AMIntentions of the Parishioners

Saturday September 5^th First Saturday

8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners

5:30 PM Theresa Jasinski r/o Terry Babich & Boys

Sunday September 6^th Twenty-Third Sunday

8:00 AM Joseph Leary r/o Family (Death Anniversary)

10:00 AM Alfred Lencoski r/o Family

12 NOON Charles Van Daley r/o M/M Thomas Black

The Twenty Second Sunday Ordinary Time

HOURS* Pss II Seasonal Prop

MASS Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

RDGS 125: Dt 4:1-2,6-8 Ps 15:2-5

Jas 1:17-18,21b-22,27 Mk 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

Through observance of the Lord’s commands, we shall experience the fullness of life (1,Ps). Living in conformity with God’s will frees us from all casuistry about good and evil (3). We are called to welcome God’s word and to let it take root in our hearts (2).

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS

For those who are ill, especially: Flo Gonda,

Beverly Turok, Peter Yazgier, Josephine Sarnoski,

Keith Bloomer, Terri Mahoney, Irene Corrigan, Frank Dzierzanowski and Edna Poole

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

“Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit, comes from above,” says St. James in the second reading. But, he reminds us, true worship of God involves using those good gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Good stewardship is not optional; it is the hallmark of our faith! See James

Collections

August 23^rd, 2009 $3647.70

Counters

August 30^th Team #3 M/M Nelson & David Boyle

Sept. 6^th Team #4 Jim Scaletti

Sept. 13^th Team #1 Joe Graber & Gerry Fasanella

Sept. 20^th Team #2 Ken Giacomini

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER

1651 U.S. Highway 22

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org

Please register for all events

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

HOW DOES IT SPEAK TO US TODAY?

Aug. 29, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.($15) The Gospel of John emerges as the most unique Gospel in the New Testament. How is this so? Why does Jesus dialogue so much more and share so deeply with others, especially women? This presentation will address such questions and offer insights into the relevance of this Gospel for today. Presented by Dr. Judith Schubert, RSM Author of The Gospel of John: Question by Question.

CENTERING PRAYER

Sept, 1, 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.

Diocesan News

www.diometuchen.org

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be advised, the Diocese of Metuchen has been made aware of a potential credit card scam.

The Diocese is not currently soliciting for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and is not requesting credit card information by phone. If you receive a telephone call requesting a donation via credit card for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, DO NOT give your personal information to the caller. Please report any such calls to your local Police Department and to the Diocese of Metuchen by contacting the Department of Stewardship & Development at 732-562-2431 or by e-mailing Father Sylvester Cronin at scronin@diometcuhen.org.

“Marriage by Any Other Name? Catholic Considerations of Same-Sex Marriage”

Damon Owens, Presenter

Damon Owens is the NJ Director for the National Organization for Marriage and a nationally renowned speaker on marriage and family. He has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, CBS News 48 Hours, National Public Radio, and has two 13-part EWTN television series scheduled to air in 2009.

· What every Catholic should understand about the impact of same-sex “marriage”

· Why love, justice & truth say same-sex “marriage” is simply not possible

· How to lovingly speak the truth of marriage

· Effective responses to difficult same-sex “marriage” arguments

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

7:30 PM Admission Free

St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway

To register call the Family Life Office (732) 562-1990 x. 1624 or send e-mail to: familylife@diometuchen.org

Sponsored by the NJ Catholic Conference and hosted by the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen

Religious Education News

All CCD Teachers and Volunteers

There will be a very important meeting for all CCD Teachers and Volunteers on Thursday September 3, at 6:30 pm in the church hall.

Attention Parents - CCD Registration

On Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm we will hold an open registration for any children of the parish who have not yet registered for 2009-2010 religious education school year. Registration will take place downstairs in the church hall. Blank registrations forms can be found at each entrance to the church and will also be available the night of September 3rd.

Holy Family Academy

School begins Thursday, September 3 for grades 1 thru 8 with a 12:25 dismissal. Pre-K and Kindergarten classes begin Friday, September 4. Registration for all grades is still being accepted with a multi-child discount available. Contact the school at (732) 356-1511

Rosary Altar Society News

Calling 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.

Please join us in honoring our Blessed Mother.

Donation: $20 includes Hot Lunch

Please call Rose Wickman (732) 469-0858 or Lynn Lynch (732) 356-4792 for more information.

First Friday Devotion

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.