June 20, 2010 - Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time

"Who do the crowds say that I am?" They said in reply, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, 'One of the ancient prophets has arisen.'" Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said in reply, "The Christ of God." - Lk 9:18b-20

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BAPTISMS
St. Mary’s parish family welcomes the following children baptized into Christ this past weekend:

Emily Marie Gengler, parents; Charles & Melissa
David Cosimo Loia, Jr., parents; David & Sandra
Max Taylor Pineiro, parents; John & Kim

We pray that they continue to grow in God’s love. Congratulations to all!

SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS
The Sisters of Mercy Annual Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, September 16 at the beautiful Navesink Country Club, in Middletown, N.J. “Fore” all the details on this most worthwhile event, which benefits our retired and infirm Sisters, please visit our website www.golfdigestplanner.com/15675-SOMGolfClassic or call Linda Cavallo @ 908-756-0994 ext. 4006.


DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
 - LIFE AWARENESS WEEKEND: A vocation weekend for single adults who are thinking about priesthood or religious life will be held June 25 – 27, 2010. This is open to men and women, ages 16-40, and sponsored by The Office of Vocations. For questions or to register, please call 732-562-2457. www.diometuchen.org/deptsministires/vocations.


HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
On this day we like to honor your vocation of fatherhood. May you continue to nourish your children with love and understanding and may God bless you for all of your sacrifices.

A Special Prayer for Father
God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way. Amen!

A Father's Day Prayer
Let us praise those fathers who have striven to balance the demands of work, marriage, and children with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice. Let us praise those fathers who, lacking a good model for a father, have worked to become a good father.

Let us praise those fathers who by their own account were not always there for their children, but who continue to offer those children, now grown, their love and support. Let us pray for those fathers who have been wounded by the neglect and hostility of their children.

Let us praise those fathers who, despite divorce, have remained in their children's lives. Let us praise those fathers whose children are adopted, and whose love and support has offered healing.

 Let us praise those fathers who, as stepfathers, freely choose the obligation of fatherhood and earned their step children's love and respect. Let us praise those fathers who have lost a child to death, and continue to hold the child in their heart.

Let us praise those men who have no children, but cherish the next generation as if they were their own.

Let us praise those men who have "fathered" us in their role as mentors and guides.

Let us praise those men who are about to become fathers; may they openly delight in their children.

And let us praise those fathers who have died, but live on in our memory and whose love continues to nurture us.