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February 28, 2010 - Second Sunday of Lent Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my chosen Son; listen to him." After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen. - Lk 9:35-36 LENTEN SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONSFather Brian and Pat Dorsi will lead weekly Scripture Reflections based on the Sunday Readings. The first session will begin on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. The remaining dates and Scriptures for reflection are as follows: March 2 Reflection: 3rd Sunday of Lent March 9 Reflection: 4th Sunday of Lent March 16 Reflection: 5th Sunday of Lent ST. MARY’S CHILDREN’S LITURGY The Children’s Liturgy program helps children ages 5-13 understand the Gospel messages. The program is held during the Sunday 9am Mass, whenever there are religious education classes. During the readings and homily the children are brought to Fr. Platt Hall where the Gospel message for that Sunday is explained to them in age-appropriate terms. No registration is necessary – just come to Mass. We welcome volunteers to help present the Gospel messages. You can present one or more Sundays throughout the year. We will provide the readings and an interpretation of the Gospel for that day, or you can search out your own interpretation using several internet links we will provide. For more information or to volunteer call Michael Rotolo 732-563-2634. DISMISSAL MONITORS: Wednesday’s Class – March 3, Barca & Amiano 10, Wilson, Williams & Wahlers March 17, no religious education in honor of St. Patrick March 24, Vargas, Tavares & Tanga Sunday’s Class - March 7, Hoeckele, Hickman & Hermann March 14, Helewa, Harrison & Gregorio March 21, Gambacorta, Gage & Fuentes March 28, Fonseca, Flynn & Flores COFFEEHOUSE FOR A CURE CONCERT Please join us on Saturday, March 6, for the 5th Annual Coffeehouse for a Cure for Neurofibromatosis, to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation! Enjoy an evening of great music, homemade cookies, and exciting raffles for a good cause. Doors open at 6:30, entertainment begins at 7:14. The cost is $6.00 per person/$12 per family. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, please contact the Camiolo family at thecams@earthlink.net BAPTISM The parish family of St. Mary’s welcomes Aiden James Montesclaros into our faith community. Congratulations to his parents, Mel and Maria and God’s blessings to all! MOUNT ST MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, Watchung, will offer the following programs. Registration required; call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@msmhope.org CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Come together monthly to pray this ancient form of prayer and breathe in God’s peace. Centering prayer and lectio divina Tues- Mar 2, 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Free-will offering) Theresina Flannery, RSM, Eileen Smith, RSM DAY FOR THE UNEMPLOYED Be refreshed as you prayerfully reassess your unemployment and God’s call in the now. Presentations, prayer, reflection, sharing. Lunch provided—No fee—Be our guest Wed-Mar 10, 9:30a.m.-2:30 p.m. Maureen Cozzi and Co-directors 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 --Mar 19-26 Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 11 a.m. ($420/week; non-refundable deposit $80) Registration required WEEKEND– Mar 19-21 Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m. ($120/weekend; non-refundable deposit $30) Registration required IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM On Thursday, March 25, Immaculata High School, in Somerville, will administer the Diocese of Metuchen HSPT Entrance Exam to all current 8th graders interested in applying to Immaculata for September 2010 admission. The exam will begin at 8:00 AM. Please contact Matt Pitucco, Admissions Director, at 908-722-0200 x218 for an application and exam registration information. Students must be registered prior to exam day. Students entering their sophomore or junior year in September who are interested in transferring to Immaculata, are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office for more information. OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT CHURCH On Monday, March 8 @ 7:00 p.m., Frank Runyeon, TV and film actor, presents: Hollywood vs. Faith. Everyone is hotly debating the influence of the media today, but few people are speaking a language that captures the attention of youth and adults, sheds new light-and ignites real laughter. Frank does. And he just may change the way you and your family relate to the media forever with his speech. A free will offering will be collected. For further information, please call Brenda @ 908-647-1402. IN AND ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN Concert In Remembrance of Our Deceased Priests: The Diocesan Office of Liturgical Music in collaboration with the Office for Priest Personnel presents a "Concert in Remembrance of Our Deceased Priests" at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 5:00 pm. An expanded Diocesan Festival Choir of nearly 70 singers, under the direction of Thomas DeLessio, will perform John Rutter's Requiem with a professional seven-piece orchestra. The concert is in observance of the "Year for Priests" as declared by the Holy Father. The Necrology of Priests listing the names of all deceased priests of the diocese will be printed in the concert program. Please join us as we remember and celebrate our faithful servants who have gone before us. Tickets are not required. GREETINGS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DIOCONATE From Deacon Sam Costantino, Director for the Office of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Metuchen Question # 2 So are you saying that the deacon is a kind of priest? No, not at all. Catholics are very familiar with the role of the priest in their communities, but for many people, deacons are still rather new. Since deacons are members of the clergy, they have responsibilities very similar to priests in some ways: they participate in a unique way in the Mass, they are official teachers and preachers to the Gospel, and they preside at celebrations of baptism, matrimony, funerals and other forms of community prayer. THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT The Catholic Spirit is now available, in it’s entirely, online. Our electronic edition lets you read the Catholic Spirit exactly as it appears in print – every article, photograph and advertisement – using your web browser at home, work or anywhere there is an internet connection. The issue is searchable and the pages are downloadable so you can take the Catholic Spirit with you on your laptop. Each week’s issue is available Thursdays at noon. Visit: www.catholicspirit.com and click on Electronic Edition. FOSTERING AWARENESS FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: A Symposium will be held at St. John Neumann Pastoral Center to foster awareness for people with special needs on Saturday, March 13, from 9-3pm. Parents, teachers, catechists, advocates, care givers and those with special needs are invited to attend for a $10 fee, includes lunch and 2 workshops. Day will close with the keynote by world famous musician Tony Melendez who performed for John Paul II, and prayer led by Bishop Bootkoski. For more information: www.diometuchen.org or call Pat @ 732-562-1990 x 1310. The Symposium is sponsored by the diocesan Offices for Catechesis and Respect for Life. 2009 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL -Telephone Campaign In an effort to secure the funding which is critical to sustaining our pastoral, educational and charitable ministries, the Diocese of Metuchen is embarking on a telephone campaign for the 2009 Bishop’s Annual. Calls will be made from March 1-25 (excluding Sundays) to those who have not yet made a gift to the appeal. Note that callers will not ask for your credit card info. Callers have been instructed to honor the National Do Not Call list even though as a religious institution we are exempt. Any questions and concerns can be directed to Very Rev. Sylvester Cronin, Executive Director, Stewardship & Development by phone at 732-562-2431 or by e-mail scronin@diometuchen.org [Welcome] [Bulletins] [Schedule] [Intentions] [Server Schedules] [Sacraments] [Ministries] [Religious Education] [Parish Cemetery] [Staff] [Organizations] [Stations of the Cross] [History] [Links] |
