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December 6, 2009 - Second Sunday of Advent "John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. - Lk 3:3 The Immaculate Conception Holy Day of ObligationOn Tuesday, December 8, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Masses are as follows: 7:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Vigil Mass will be celebrated on Monday evening, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. OZANAM INN - CHRISTMAS PROJECT St. Mary's - Stony Hill is preparing for its 27th annual Christmas project for approximately 50 men at the Ozanam Inn in New Brunswick. This weekend of December 5, the tree in the foyer is covered with gift tags for socks, sweatpants and sweatshirts, and underwear (boxers or boxer briefs are preferred) and undershirts – extra large (XL), extra extra large (XXL), and extra extra extra large (XXXL). Take a tag - and replace it with an ornament to decorate the tree. Buy the gift you have chosen, wrap it and put the tag on it; put it under the tree by noon on Sunday, December 20. Then Santa's elves deliver the gifts to the Inn. Help make someone's Christmas brighter - and feel good, too! Last year 230 gifts were delivered!! If you have any questions - or would like to help THIS year - call Madge Dragon at (908) 757-3434. CAROLING AT WATCHUNG RIDGE The 7th and 8th grade students are welcome and encourage to come caroling at Watchung Ridge, on Saturday, December 12 @ 11:00 a.m. If there are any interested students, please e-mail Kathy Caldas @ kathycaldas@hotmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Advent Prayer Service will be held this Sunday, Dec. 6 @ 4:00pm. All parishioners are invited to come and honor Our Blessed Mother in anticipation of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, on December 8. Mission boxes will be distributed to the children in our religious education program this week. Please encourage your child to do extra chores around the house to earn money to put in their mission box which will be distributed through the Holy Childhood Association to benefit children living in poverty. The boxes are due back by December 21. Dismissal Monitors: Wednesday: December 9 Patti, Panza & Meola 16 Massimo, Martins & Marino Sunday: December 13 Ricciardi, Ricciardi & Ryner 20 Repace, Raphael & Price BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Join Santa for breakfast on Saturday, December 12, from 9:00-11:30am, in the Parish Center. Advance tickets: Children 12: $5 - Adults: $10 OR at the door- Children under 12: $10 - Adults: $15 BAPTISM St. Mary’s parish family welcomes Michael Santoro who was recently baptized into Christ to our community of faith. Congratulations to his parents; Michael and Monica, and God’s blessings to all. MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER The following programs are being offered: Registration is required; call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@msmhope.org - Personal Retreat Days: Sacred Time, Sacred Space- A personal quiet day to enjoy God’s presence. Wed., Dec. 9, 9:30am-3pm. Bring bag lunch ($20). - Come To The Stable Day: Prayerful preparation for Christmas! An annual tradition, includes prayer, blessing of the Christmas tree, community, refreshments. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2-4pm. OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT CHURCH NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR EMPLOYMENT NETWORK www.olmwarren.org Join us if you can and bring a friend. Our job search / networking group meets in the Father Peter room Wednesdays at 7:00 PM We are open to anyone; employed, unemployed, underemployed or those willing to help others find positions. Our aim is to mentor job seekers and match them with employers. Come strengthen your individual network http://www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009907300341 2009 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Because We Are Church The RCIA Office supplies resources, support, leadership formation and consultation services to parishes implementing a Catechumen ate process in accord with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This is just one of many ministries supported by your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. SAINT MARY – SOUTH AMBOY MUSIC CONCERT Saturday, December 29 @ 7:00pm Handel’s Messiah – Join the Saint Mary Chamber Orchestra and Choral Society as they present their annual performance of George Frederik Handel’s timeless oratorio. Under the direction of Christopher M. C. Deibert, conductor, the Advent/Christmas portion of this work will be performed in its entirety, along with excerpts from the second and third parts. Don’t miss this delightful candlelit concert, set in beautiful Victorian-gothic architectural surroundings. For more information call 732-721-0179 [Welcome] [Bulletins] [Schedule] [Intentions] [Server Schedules] [Sacraments] [Ministries] [Religious Education] [Parish Cemetery] [Staff] [Organizations] [Stations of the Cross] [History] [Links] |
