July 18, 2010 - Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." - Lk 10:41-42

ST. MARY’S-STONY HILL FUNDRAISING/”FUN-RAISING” QUESTIONNAIRE
St Mary's - Stony Hill Stewardship Committee is looking for your thoughts, opinions, ideas and feedback about our parish Fund raisers, "Fun" raisers and community gatherings/events.

Please take the time to complete the Questionnaire that you can pick up at church or complete by clicking here. Please drop in the collection box located in the Narthex of the church , mail back to the parish at 225 Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, NJ 07069 attention Stewardship Committee or you can scan and email back to nancy@stmaryswatchung.org

Thank you for taking the time to help the Stewardship Committee better serve the people of St. Mary's-Stony Hill.

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER
Mount St. Mary House of Prayer, in Watchung will offer the following program. Registration is required for all programs. Call 908-753-2091 or e-mail: msmhope@msmhope.org

SUMMER SACRED PLAY: SPIRIT, WIND AND CLAY - Enjoy a creative reflection on the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life. Celebrate creating clay wind chimes. No clay experience necessary. Saturday, July 24, 9:00-11:30 a.m. ($30 includes materials). Tina Geiger, RSM


LEGATUS INTERNATIONAL-Now More than Ever
Legatus, a Catholic organization of 4,800+ US members, including notables Wellington Mara, Roger Staubach, Peter Lynch and Bowie Kuhn, is expanding its membership in North Jersey. Legatus invites potential members to share our July 22 event at the Spring Brook Country Club, Morristown. If you are/were a CEO/President/Managing Partner/Director/Executive VP, Business Owner or Publisher, you and your spouse may be eligible for membership in this dynamic organization. Refer to www.legatus.org  for qualification criteria.

The evening begins @ 6pm with the Rosary and Mass followed by dinner. The keynote presentation is “Faith Building through Philanthropy” presented by Sal Salvo, author and co-founder of Summit Financial Resources. No cost to potential members; $150 per couple cost for guests. Please contact Jane Ryan, Chapter Dev. Coordinator @ legatusofmorriscountymdc@gmail.com or 973-723-1313.

IN AND ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
 • Retrouvaille (Rediscovery) -a lifeline for troubled marriages: This program is sponsored by the Family Life Office/Diocese of Metuchen. The next program begins the weekend of September 17-19. All inquiries are confidential. Please call 732-562-1990 ext. 1624 or Tom & Pat McTague 732-582-4468 for further information.

 • Marriange Encounter Weekend - The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held July 23-25. Please register as soon as possible @ 1-888-827-NJME or visit www.wwmecentralnj.org for more information and to register.

• NEW JERSEY CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Hosts the Summer of Marriage Bus Tour 12:00 Noon, July 20, 2010: State House, Trenton, NJ

To help generate support for marriage as the very bedrock on which civilized society rests, the New Jersey Catholic Conference will host the National Organization for Marriage’s “Summer of Marriage Bus Tour” at Noon on July 20, 2010 at the State House in Trenton. Pledge your support for a Federal Marriage Amendment at: www.marriagetour2010.com

• 2010 FLAME OF CHARITY DINNER Join us on October 26 for our 26th Annual Flame of Charity Dinner, @ the Hyatt Regency, in New Brunswick. Two outstanding individuals are being honored this year: William D. Ard and Rev. Msgr. Gregory E.S. Mulovetz. For more information, call 732-562-2438 or www.diometuchen.org/event-viewer

MOUNT SAINT ALPHONSUS – UPCOMING PROGRAMS
FESTIVAL OF FAITH 2010 Friday-Sunday, August 6-8 - An outdoor festival of camping, music and presentations. Begins with camping Friday afternoon and opening ceremonies Friday evening. Saturday includes prayer time in the morning and 12 hours of music and talks. Saturday evening will have a nighttime musical service and a bonfire. Concludes Sunday morning with Mass. Bring an entire family for only $60 for the entire weekend! Reservations required.

SENIOR CITIZEN RETREAT: Monday-Thursday, September 13-16, 2010. Also known as our GLEAM Retreat, this 4 day program is for seniors 55 and older. The program offers presentations, entertainment, activities and time for solitude, prayer and socializing. Cost $225 includes accommodations and meals. Space is limited so please reserve early. Mount Saint Alphonsus, located on the Hudson River in Esopus, NY. Reservations are required for both programs. For more info, please visit MountSaintAlphonsus.org, or call 845.384.8000.

POPE TO VOCATIONS GROUP:
KEEP PRAYING Encourages Spiritual Family Founded by Twentieth Century Saint

VATICAN CITY, JULY 8, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is urging the congregation founded by St. Annibale Maria di Francia to keep his spirit of prayer for vocations. The Pope made this appeal in a message sent to the 11th General Chapter of the Rogationist Fathers, which began Monday in Rome.

St. Annibale (1851-1927) was a Sicilian priest convinced of the need to "ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest," as the Gospel recommends. Wednesday, the Holy Father blessed a statue of the saint, which was unveiled in one of the exterior niches of St. Peter's.

In his message to St. Annibale's spiritual sons, the Pontiff noted how the saint "loved Christ intensely, and was always inspired by him in carrying out a prudent vocational apostolate as well as courageous work in favor of his needy neighbors."

"Follow his example," the Pope told the religious, "and joyfully continue his mission, still valid today, even though the social conditions in which we live have changed. In particular, spread ever more the spirit of prayer and of solicitude for all vocations in the Church; be eager laborers for the coming of the Kingdom of God, dedicating yourselves with every energy to evangelization and human development."

Benedict XVI noted the congregation's apostolate, directed to the "vast horizons of evangelization and the urgent need to witness the evangelical message to all, without distinction."

"Such an urgent mission requires incessant personal and community conversion," he said. "Only hearts totally open to the action of grace are able to interpret the signs of the times and to receive the appeals of humanity in need of hope and peace."

The Pope invoked Mary as "queen of vocations and mother of priests" to protect and help the Rogationist Fathers, praying she will be the "sure guide on the path of your religious family."