EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

HOURS       Pss II  Seasonal prop

MASS         Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

RDGS         114: Eccl 1:2: 2:21-23  Ps 95:1-2, 6-9

                   Col 3:1-5, 9-11  Lk 12:12-21

Listen carefully to the voice of the Lord (Ps): set your heart on what will last forever (2). We only fool ourselves (1) if we believe that our possessions will bring us happiness and life. Instead, “grow rich in the sight of the Lord” (3).

Stewardship

Jesus urges us to be rich in what matters to God.   The psalmist warns us against hardening our hearts.  Are our hearts open to what really matters?

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS including:  Lucy Ciancia, Judy Salcewicz,

Tony Gangitano, David King, Haley Weber, Frank Stashak, Josephine Sarnoski, Elizabeth Connelly, Loretta Girard, Mary Pokotello, Blanche Ferarro, Sheila Del Mastro, John & Peter Foxwell, Terese King, John & Christine Dyke, Peter Yazgier and Genevieve Casey.

Let us remember in our prayers John “Butchie” Pongratz &

Anna Mae Kolibas whom God has called home.

Collections

July 29^th, 2007  $3750.00

Counters Team #3

MOUNT SAINT MARY ACADEMY

Watchung, NJ 07069-6587

(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org

Please, register for all events

Sacred Time, Sacred Space

Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ($20) Bring bag lunch. A personal private day to enjoy God’s presence; begins with communal prayer

THE SECRET  to Fullness of Life

Aug 17, either 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. or 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. ($15). What is holding you back from experiencing the abundant life Jesus offers you?  Presentation, clips from The Secret, reflection, prayer, sharing.

Grief Recovery Program

Aug 19, 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. ($45) Learning a process to deal with grief. Gentle experiential process for resolving the grief caused by loss   

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS

Religious Education Registration

Parents of school aged children are encouraged to register their children for religious education. It’s never too late to get the kids into the 2007/2008 classes. Registration forms can be found at church entrances.

Dear Parishioners

This weekend, August 4-5, is our first drop off weekend for the Rummage Sale.  The workers will be downstairs in the hall, near the Alcove, to take your donations.  They will be there 45 minutes before and 30 minutes after all masses.  Thanking you in advance for your generosity.

The Rummage Sale Committee.

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

Diocesan Dorney Park Outing

August 13^th  The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring a catered picnic outing at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom on August 13^th. Open to all ages.

Tickets paid for by August 3^rd cost $38 and $45 thereafter.. $25 for kinds under 4 feet tall. Children under 3 get in free.

Price includes a five hour all you can eat meal pass from noon until 5pm. The park is open from 10am to 10pm.

For tickets, please contact the Diocesan Youth Ministry office at (732) 562-1990 x1635 or email cburns@diometuchen.org.

A Program for Troubled Marriages

September 14-16  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 are already separated or divorced, but both of you want to try again – then the RETROUVAILLE program may help you.

The next program begins the weekend of September 14-16. All inquiries are confidential. For more information please call the Family Life Office (732) 562-1990 x 1624 or Tom & Pat McTague (732) 583-4468

Renew Your Marriage Vows With Bishop Bootkoski

September 30^th 4:00 pm  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 the parish office or by logging on to www.diometuchen.org/family life (click on the Silver/Gold Application icon). 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 4^th. For additional information call the Family Life Office (732) 562-1990 x1624.

Diocesan Festival Choir

The Diocesan Festival Choir invites interested singers to join them as they prepare to sing for the 10^th Anniversary of Bishop Paul Bootkoski’s Episcopal Ordination to be celebrated on Sunday, September 9^th at 4:00pm. Requirements include a blending, ability to learn music quickly and a joyful spirit!

Rehearsals will be held on August 21^st, 28^th and 30^th, 8pm -9:30pm at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway and on September 4^th 8pm-9:30pm at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, 32 Elm Ave., Metuchen. Please contact Lisa Mary Andrade at the Office of Worship,

(732) 562-1990 x1634 to RSVP no later than August 20^th.