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January 10, 2010 - The Baptism of the Lord After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. - Lk 3:21-22a FROM THE PASTOR's DESKHOLY LAND TRIP MARCH 4 – 12, 2010 It’s not too late!! We have approximately a dozen parishioners that have signed up for the parish pilgrimage to Israel, March 4 to March 12. If you are interested in making this trip or have any questions, please contact Ann Breslin at 201-825-3725. THANK YOU! Thanks to Santa’s elves (Chris Baculis; her daughter, Beth and her friend, Joe; and Madge and Steve Dragon), there were 262 packages sorted, counted, bagged and delivered to the Ozanam Inn in New Brunswick, on Sunday, December the 20th. Also thanks to Cheryl Gatti and Madge for getting all those tags on the tree! St. Mary’s parishioners are still sharing after 27 years!! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Dismissal Monitors: Wednesday: Jan. 13 Jelmert, Helmes, Hebestreit Jan. 20 Hayward (Kelly), Hayward (Andi, Hardy Jan. 27 Grieco, Glynn, Gajewski Sunday: Jan. 17 Murphy, Munley, Moszczynski Jan. 24 Monninger, Mendonez, Memoli (Sandy) Jan. 31 Mattiassi, Martins, Malgieri ST. MARY’S-STONY HILL "DANCING WITH THE STARS"- FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Please join us for a festive evening of Fellowship, Dinner and Dancing at our 9th Annual Dinner Dance, on Friday, February 5, at 7:00pm, at The Primavera Regency. This year we are honoring Jack and Rose Marie Valente for their dedicated service to our parish community. Invitations were mailed out, please response no later than January 21. Thank You! OPEN HOUSE - St. Vincent de Paul School Registration for the 2010 – 2011 School Year January 14th - Parents are invited to the St. Vincent de Paul School Library on January 14th from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm for an opportunity to meet with Faculty and school parents to learn about the school. Registration packets will be provided at that time. January 15th - Open House and Registration will be held on Friday, January 15th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Tours of the school will be provided throughout the day. St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic Elementary School educating students in grades Pre-K through 8. It is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools. For more information call 908-647-0421 or visit www.stvdp.org on the web. St. Vincent de Paul Parish – Annual March for Life Bus Trip to Washington – Friday, January 22 We would like to fill our bus for our annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. To reserve the bus, we need to know how many will be attending NOW. Please contact Maureen Malloy @ © 908-400-7794 or email mmkk1129@me.com. The cost is $15 or less, depending on fundraising and filling of bus. Kids 17 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult. NO EXCEPTIONS! The money is due January 10. Please call today to reserve your seat on the bus. 2009 Bishop’s Annual Appeal - Because We Are Church Our goal is to have 100% participation in the 2009 Bishop’s annual Appeal. Please prayerfully consider supporting the Annual Appeal with a pledge or one-time gift as your means allow. Your support is greatly appreciated. To date the Development Department has received pledges totaling: $126,261.18 and payments totaling $117,414.97 from 190 parishioners. This represents 103.0% of our $122,600.00 goal. Thank you for your efforts IN AND AROUND THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN - Mass for Racial Harmony: The Diocese of Metuchen will celebrate a Mass for Racial Harmony on Sunday, January at 12 noon, in St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral. Bishop Emeritus Edward T. Hughes will be the principal celebrant at the Mass and Bishop Martin Holley of the Archdiocese of Washington will be the guest homilist. - From the Office for Catechesis: The Benedictine Center invites you to Thomas Merton: A Voice Crying Out on Saturday, January 30, from 9am-3:30pm. Open to all. (Weekend retreat on January 29-31 for women only.), at St. Walburga Monastery, Elizabeth, NJ. Cost is $30 for Saturday with lunch included, and $125 for the weekend. Please call 908-353-3028 to register. - Bible Study for Maturing Catholics (55+): You are invited to attend the newly formed Bible Study Series geared just for Maturing Catholics. Wednesday, January 27 – March 17, from 10:30am - 12:30pm., at St. John Neumann Pastoral Center. The presenter is Winnie Klimek. There will be 8 sessions at $5 per person. Please bring your Bible. This program is sponsored by the Family Life Office. To register call 732-562-1990 x1624. or www.diometuchen.org/depstministries/family-life - Vocations Awareness Week Holy Hour: All of us are being called by God to some life in the Church. Join us as we spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to contact the Office of Vocations to confirm your attendance or for more information: vocations@diometuchen.org (732) 562-2457. Immaculate Conception in Annandale is having Holy Hour on Friday, January 15 @ 7:00pm. SINGERS SOUGHT FOR A MARCH 7, 2010 CONCERT IN REMEMBRANCE OF DECEASED PRIESTS The Diocesan Festival Choir invites high school and adult singers from all parishes to join us for a March 7, performance at St. Francis Cathedral of the Rutter Requiem accompanied by chamber orchestra, in remembrance of deceased priests of the Diocese of Metuchen. The concert is offered as part of the Year for Priests proclaimed by His Holiness, Pope Benedict. Please see http://www.diometuchen.org/and follow links for Departments then Liturgical Music. For more info and to register call Lisa Mary Andrade @ 732-562-1990 x 1634 or landrade@diometuchen.org. An audition and/or a simple recommendation from a parish Director of Music will be needed. [Welcome] [Bulletins] [Schedule] [Intentions] [Server Schedules] [Sacraments] [Ministries] [Religious Education] [Parish Cemetery] [Staff] [Organizations] [Stations of the Cross] [History] [Links] |
