OUR LADY OF MERCY

Please Note : no mass on Wednesday

Monday September 22^nd

7:00 PM Al Albert r/o Marie & Jack Kovacs

Tuesday September 23^rd Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest

8:00 AM Mary Reid r/o Felix & Eileen

Wednesday September 24^th

No Mass on Wednesday

Thursday September 25^th

8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners

Friday September 26^th Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs

8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners

Saturday September 27^thVincent DePaul, Priest

8:00 AM Intentions of the Parishioners

5:30 PM Clem Mraz r/o His Family

Sunday September 28^th

8:00 AM Zofia Borgsevicz r/o Mary Getlik & Family

10:00 AM Helen Golaszewski r/o Gene & Carrie

Sempkowski

12 NOON Shirley Dietrick r/o M/M Gerald Fasanella

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

HOURS Pss I Seasonal prop

MASS Prop Gl Cr Sun Pf I-VIII

RDGS 133: Is 55:6-9 Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18

Phil 1:20c-24, 27a Mt 20:1-16a

How different are the Lord’s ways from our own! Gracious and good to all, the Lord is equally generous in compassion and love to both those who are quick to respond to his invitation, as well as those who are slow to hear his call. May the Lord Jesus always be our life.

Stewardship

Good stewards follow the advice of St. Paul and conduct themselves — by wise use of their time and talents — in a way worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS

For those who are ill, especially: Josephine Sarnoski, Blanche Ferraro, Al & Ruth Schraeder, Elizabeth Connelly, Genevieve Casey, Christine Dyke, Peter Yazgier, Alexandra Collard and Maura O’Farrell.

Collections

Sunday – September 14^th, 2008 $4371.75

Counters

Sept. 21^stTeam #2 Ken Giacomini

Sept. 28^th Team #3 Louie Auerbach & David Boyle

Oct . 5^th Team #4 Jim Scaletti

Oct. 12^th Team #1 Joe Graber & Gerry Fasanella

Diocese of Metuchen

2008 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

“Continuing the Mission of Christ”

Your gift, combined with that of your fellow parishioners, will be used to enrich the lives of so many people throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties. Though your contribution to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you can truly make a difference. Every gift is important … every gift is appreciated. Thank you for your support.

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

DRUMMING FOR PEACEFULNESS

Tues - Sept. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($15) Become energized, yet peaceful, by the sound and vibration of drums! Drums provided.

THERESE AND MAURICE:

THE STORY OF A LOVE

Wed, - Oct 1, 7:30—9:30 p.m. ($15 )Discover the impact that Therese’s message of trust had on a struggling seminarian through reflections on their letters to each other.

DIRECTED RETREAT

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

Week-long - Oct. 3, 7 p.m.–Oct 10, 2 p.m. ($385/week; non-refundable deposit $75)

Weekend - Oct. 3-5, 7 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday ($110/weekend; non-refundable deposit $25)

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF PAUL

We Are The Body of Christ

Oct 15, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. ($15) St. Paul’s insights on the body have influenced Christian theology through the ages. What do his insights have to say to us today?

Holy Family Academy

CARNIVAL!

September 18-21 at Codrington Park, Bound Brook. Rides, Games, Food, Entertainment, Prizes, Give-aways every night from 6 to 10 PM.

· Saturday – Yu’s Karate!

· Sunday – The Mega 50/50 Drawing and the Drawing for the BMX Bike too!

DIOCESAN NEWS

www.diometuchen.org

Diocesan Pilgrimage For Vocations

Bishop Bootkoski extends a cordial invitation to the people of our Diocese to join with him on a Diocesan Pilgrimage for Vocations to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 18, 2008.

Please contact Laura at the rectory for more information via email: olmsecretary@verizon.net or call the rectory between the hours of 1 to 4 in the afternoon Tuesday through Friday: (732) 356-1037.

September 22^nd is “Family Day”

All families are encouraged to celebrate Family Day by eating dinner together on Sept. 22^nd and everyday. More importantly, talk with your children. During dinner, turn off the TV and let the answering machine record your calls. Involve the entire family in planning and cooking the meal if possible. Start a family tradition of beginning family meals with a prayer or by lighting candles. Remember to have dessert or consider playing a board game after dinner to keep the conversations going.

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University has consistently shown that the more often children eat with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs. Visit www.CASAFamilyday.org for more information.

October is Respect for Life Month

Oct. 1^st 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast for Life: An interfaith prayer breakfast will be hld at the Neilson Dining Hall, Douglass Campus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Rev. Bill Halbin is the guest speaker and his topic: “The Freedom of Choic Act” – Uncovering the Truth. To reserve a seat, call Barbara at (732) 297-2778. The fee is $18. Student & clergy $10. Please RSVP by September 22^nd.

L-i-f-e C-h-a-i-n

October 5^th, 2:00-3:30pm “The purpose of Life Chain is to provide a visual statement of solidarity by our local community that abortion is grievously wrong and that we are opposed to the killing of unborn children.”.

Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful demonstration in opposition to abortion and other attacks on human life. This year’s chain will be held in Somerville. Our Lady of Mercy participants will be directed to Area 5.

If you would like to lead or be part of this year’s Life Chain, please read the info pinned to the bulletin board outside the sacristy for more information.

Please don’t forget to bring a gift for the Pregnancy Aid Center. Pampers, new baby clothes, gently used or new baby items and any form of donation is always appreciated.

OUR LADY OF MERCY NEWS

www.olmsbb.org

Rosary Altar Society

Fall Bake & Craft Sale

September 27 & 28

The Rosary Altar Society will hold its Fall Bake & Craft Sale the weekend of September 27^th & 28^th, 2008.

Crafts and excellent baked goods will be sold before and after all Masses.

Contributions of baked goodies or crafts are always welcome and appreciated. Please drop off your contributions in the church hall 15 minutes before all Masses begin.

NEW ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

All boys and girls of the parish in grade 3 through grade 12 are invited to become Altar Servers. The training usually takes place on Saturday mornings, but other times can be arranged if Saturday mornings are not convenient.

In addition, we are looking for men and women interested in becoming Senior Acolytes to serve the Mass at funerals. For additional information please call Mr. Reid at

(732) 469-2335.

CCD Start Date

Religious Education classes are set to resume September 21, 2008. It’s never too late to register your children for CCD. Please pick up a registration form located at all entrances to the Church or please email olmsecretary@verizon.net.

Did you know…

The Youth Group will start up again at Our Lady of Mercy. Any high schooler from our parish can join. We are looking for fresh ideas. Please join us on September 21^st at 7 p.m. in the chapel located behind the rectory. For more information, please call Nora Lyons at (732) 563-9459.

OLM CYO BB

The Holy Name Society would like to sponsor a young man’s CYO basketball team. Requirements are:

1. Be part of Our Lady of Mercy parish

2. Age 14 and older

3. Interested in playing basketball

4. Can dribble a basketball and chew gum at the same time

please give Mr. McArdle a call at (908) 872-1969.