MOST HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY

HOURS       Seasonal prop

MASS         Prop Gl Cr Pf of Trinity

RDGS         166: Prv 8:22-31  Ps 8:4-9 

                   Rom 5:1-5  Jn 16:12-15

We are at peace with God our Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (2). This Spirit, who is Wisdom itself (1), will lead us into all truth (2). How wonderful the name of our God in all the earth (Ps)!

Stewardship

Today’s psalm reminds us that we have been crowned with glory and honor and given rule over the works of God’s hands. But we must be good stewards, for the Lord will surely hold us accountable for the use of those gifts!

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS including: Tony Gangitano, David King, Haley Weber, Frank Stashak, Josephine Sarnoski, Elizabeth Connelly, Loretta Girard, Mary Pokotello, Blanche Ferarro, Sheila Del Mastro, John & Peter Foxwell, Dorothy Burke, Terese King, John & Christine Dyke, Peter Yazgier

and Genevieve Casey.

Collections

May 27^th  $3744.98

Counters Team #2

Bingo Team #4

MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org

Please, register for all events

Gratitude: Opening Us to Abundant Life

June 13 and 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($30) Two-part series focusing on the important role that gratitude plays in our spiritual lives.

Sacred Time, Sacred Space

June 14, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ($20)  A personal private day to enjoy God’s presence; begins with communal prayer. Bring bag lunch.

Six Day Retreat

 June 22-29, Fee: $350 (registration required) Non-refundable deposit: $75 Arrival: 7 p.m.  Departure: 11 a.m.

An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Adaptable to the needs and desires of each individual. Atmosphere is one of  prayerful quiet.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The 4^th Annual I.H.S. Race 4 Freedom

Attention all Runners and Walkers! The 4^th Annual Immaculata High School Race 4 Freedom is just around the corner. Scheduled for 8:30 am on Saturday, June 23^rd, the I.H.S. Race 4 Freedom is a 5K Race/2-Mile fun walk through the streets of historic Somerville. Please join us as we work to raise money for need-based tuition assistance for current and incoming I.H.S. students. For more information or to register, visit our web site at www.ihsrace4freedom.org or give us a call at 908-725-1112, ext. 1238.

Holy Family Academy “Big Bucks” 50/50 Raffle

Don't forget to send in your Big Bucks raffle tickets. As of May 29^th , the pot is at $5439 and growing.

You have to be in it to win it!

             - 50% goes to help the school

             - 30% goes to the First Place winner

             -   5% goes to 4 Second Place winners

Immaculate Conception School - Clinton, NJ

June 20-24  Immaculate Conception Parish will be holding it’s annual Parish Festival. Ride wristband let kids ride all night on June 21^st and all day on June 24^th on one low price each day. Wed. through Sat. the festival starts at 6pm, Sunday opens at 4pm. There will be fireworks on June 20^th & 23^rd. Presale of ride tickets sheets available for $10, regularly $17.50. For presale ride tickets contact the Parish Festival Information Line at (908) 735-9564. Sunday evening culminates with a Super 50/50 and is the rain date for fireworks. Live entertainment will also be on hand every night under the big tent.

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

Annual Summer Collection on June 2^nd & 3^rd

As is customary at this time of year, all parishes and mission churches are asked to schedule the Annual Summer Collection for the benefit of the Catholic Communication Campaign and the Catholic University of America.

Celebrate Life – A Day for Seniors

June 8^th, 10 am  The Family Life Office is pleased to announce the 2^nd annual “Celebrate Life Day for Seniors” at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway. This holistic day for seniors includes spirituality, good food, entertainment, door prizes and fellowship. There is a  $15 registration fee. Please call the rectory for a registration form. Please call (732) 562-1990 x1624 for more info.

The Diocese of Metuchen’s St. Thomas More Dinner The Diocese of Metuchen’s second annual St. Thomas More Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. The dinner is hosted by the diocese’s St. Thomas More Society. Tickets are $50 per person. All are invited. For reservations and more information call, 732-562-2461 or visit www.diometuchen.org

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS

Holy Name Society

Patriots Game in June

June 30^th  The Holy Name Society is, once again, sponsoring a Patriot Baseball Game Gathering. This year's gathering will be at the June 30^th  Patriots vs. the Lancaster Barnstormers Game at 7 PM. The cost is $ 8.00 per person.  You may reserve your tickets by calling Keith Fasanella at 732-356-5780 or by filling out the Patriots Game form found at each exit door and returning the completed form and payment in the collection basket during any mass.  The last day to reserve tickets is Sunday, June 3^rd.

Winners of the Holy Name Society Summer 50/50

Congratulations to the following winners of the HNS 50/50 drawing that was held on May 19^th.

1^st Place    George Kaminsky, SBB                    $620.25

2^nd Place   Colleen Gordon, Piscataway                $372.15

3^rd Place Helen Kelton   , Somerset                    $248.10       

Religious Education

Parents of school aged children are encouraged to register their children for 2007/2008 religious education classes as soon as possible. Registration forms can be found at church entrances.

We say good bye to our CCD coordinators, Nancy Sayre and Karen Mathews – a job well done. Thank you both.

We say hello to our new coordinators Michele Duh and Agi Simoncelli – good luck and thank you so much for volunteering.

Let Us Help Congratulate ALL Graduates

We would like to announce & congratulate (in the bulletin) anyone in our parish graduating this year-we don’t care if it’s from kindergarten up to college. You can put the info in the collection baskets, through the front door slot, call us on the phone or email us (olmsecretary@optonline.net). Please let us know the following info: Graduate’s full name, age,  the name of the school graduating from & what grade or degree. Please include a phone number in case the parish secretary has any questions. The graduates names will be announced in the June 24^th bulletin. All names must be to the rectory by June 17^th to make the printers cut off.