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February 5, 2012 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. - Mk 1:32-34 PARISH NEWS Please mark your calendar for the upcoming parish sponsored events: March 23- Lenten supper sponsored by Argyle Restaurant of Kearny (noted by New Jersey monthly and others for its famous Fish and Chips!). Cost is $15 per adult and $8/child; eat in or take out at the parish center. Dinner will be served from 5:00-7:00pm. Please sign up by March 15th! March 30- Pierogy night at St. Mary’s Stony Hill, 5:00-6:30pm. $15/family, $5/per person. Registration forms for both dinners are available online, at the office or in the narthex! April 20- 7:00-11:00 p.m.- Denim and Diamonds parish fundraiser featuring music by ‘Simply Diamond’, a Neal Diamond sound-alike, 50/50 raffle and silent auction at Twin Brooks Country Club. $75/per person includes dinner, open bar and fantastic entertainment! For a preview of the entertainment go to www.simplydiamondrocks.com HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT
SERVING AS A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER? St. Mary’s is in need of such individuals and we encourage anyone with the desire to serve to step forward. Generally, Eucharistic Ministers serve at one or two Masses per month. If you have a desire to serve in this ministry, have further questions or know someone that would be interested, please contact Peter D’Angelo at liturgy@stmaryswatchung.org or by calling (908) 756-4845. Peter will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. PORTUGAL PILGRIMAGE A copy of the detailed itinerary and registration form can be picked-up in the Narthex. MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF
PRAYER - Weekend Retreat: Begins 7pm on opening day concludes at 2pm. Feb. 10-12, ($120/weekend; non-refundable deposit ($30). - Seeking God Through Cinema: Watch and discuss movies with message: Of Gods and Men –Wed-Feb 8, 9:30am-12:30pm. ($15) Mary Jo Kearns, RSM - Be My Valentine! Retreat for Married Couples: Nurture and celebrate the gift of love. Includes supper, prayer, sharing and Mass. Mon-Feb 13, 6-9pm ($60/couple) - Personal Retreat Day – Sacred Time, Sacred Space: A personal, quiet day to enjoy God’s presence. Day begins with communal prayer, Feb 15, 9:30am-3pm. Bring bag lunch ($20). OUTSIDE HAPPENINGS IMMACULATA – CELEBRATES
ALUMNI MASS To ensure the list of deceased graduates and faculty is as complete as possible; the school’s Alumni Office is asking local residents to submit information they might have on Immaculata teachers or alumni who have died. In addition, in preparation for the school’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2012, all alumni are asked to send their current mailing and email addresses to the school via email or call the number below. To assure there is ample seating at Mass and refreshments, email tkuboski@immaculatahighschool.org or call 908-722-0200 x 128. Felician College- Open
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OF METUCHEN • Bible Study Series for Maturing Adult Catholics (55+) The Family Life Office is pleased to announce that another eight week Bible Study Series for Maturing Adults (55+) will begin Wednesday, February 29 through Wednesday, May 15, 2012 from 10:30am-12:30pm. This series of classes will begin by studying the last five chapters of the Acts of the Apostles over the course of a semester. There are a total of eight sessions including three Senior Study days and a Spiritual Retreat Day. A nominal fee of $5.00 per session is required. For more information, call 732-562-1990 ext. 1624, Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen. [Welcome] [Bulletins] [Schedule] [Intentions] [Server Schedules] [Sacraments] [Ministries] [Religious Education] [Parish Cemetery] [Staff] [Organizations] [Stations of the Cross] [History] [Links] |