MASS SCHEDULE
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Mon., May 7 8:30 am |
Easter Weekday Anthony Borea req Polly Glowatz |
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Tues., May 8 8:30 am |
Easter Weekday Vicki Dembecki req Connie & Leo Dembeski |
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*Wed., May 9 8:30 am
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Easter
Weekday Bill Lanzone req Companaro Family |
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Thurs., May 10 12:10 pm |
Blessed
Damien Joseph de Veuster of Molokái Jessica Dismore-Kumpula req Bob & Carmel Dismore |
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Fri., May 11 8:30 am |
Easter
Weekday Joe Zimmitti req Rosary Altar Society |
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Sat., May 12 8:30 am 5:30 pm (Vigil) |
St. Nereus
& St. Achilleus St. Pancras Marie D’Mico req Jo Kudlick People of the Parish |
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Sun., May 13 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am |
Sixth Sunday
of Easter Mothers Day Living & Dec. Mothers of the Parish Living & Dec. Mothers of the Parish Living & Dec. Mothers of the Parish |
* Rosary for Peace – After the Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
FROM THE DESK OF FR. LEN
Throughout the year, our scriptures and our Church
challenge us to become better “disciples of Christ”. And yet we ask, what constitutes discipleship? The best description I was able to find was
in a recent article in HOMILETIC & PASTORAL REVIEW. Even though the article was entitled
“Everyone’s Candidate for Favorite Priest”, the attributes mentioned are also
applicable to a disciple. Liturgical
and devotional practices, devoted care for the most vulnerable members of
society and activism for causes closest to the heart of the Church (e.g.
efforts for peace; reverence of life – including anti-abortion initiatives,
end-of-life issues and opposition to the death penalty; dignity of the immigrant,
the homeless and the abused; care for the poor; and so on) are where we can see
ourselves as disciples. And now the big
question, how are we doing as disciples?
Boiling hot, luke warm or freezing cold? Take some time during this Easter week to examine your
discipleship and make a difference in your life, your church, the community,
the country and the world.
THIS WEEK AT OLL
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Monday,
May 7 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm |
Catechist Appreciation Dinner (OCH) RAS PPC (Library) |
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Tuesday, May 8 10:00 am-Noon 12:00-3:00 pm 6:30 pm
7:30 pm |
Beyond Sunday (Rms. 9 and 10) Lourdes Seniors (CH) 1st Eucharist #3 Rehearsal Prayer Group |
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Thursday, May 10 7:00
pm |
Bereavement
Support Group |
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Friday, May 11 7:30 pm |
MS
Support Group |
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Sunday, May 13
8:00-11:00 am 9:30
am |
K
of C Breakfast Buffet CLOW |
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Sacrificial Giving
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Weekend of April 28/29 |
$14,004.49 |
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Identifiable donors (563) |
12,163.00 |
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Loose cash |
$1,841.49 |
Our 5% tithe of $700.00 will be sent to Covenant House. Last Year’s collection for the weekend of April 29/30 amounted to $15,708.51 and the donors totaled 563.
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Weekend of April 21/22 |
$12,695.49 |
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Identifiable donors (555) |
$11,844.70 |
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Loose cash |
$850.79 |
Our 5% tithe of $639.00 will be sent added to our second collection of $3,386.92 and sent to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.
TITHING FOR MAY 13th
The 5% tithe of next
weekend’s collection will be sent to the MS Society.
FLOOD VICTIMS
In light of the devastation suffered
by several communities in our diocese because of recent flooding, Bishop
Bootkoski has authorized a special donation for diocesan flood victims. The alms box will be placed in the narthex
next weekend for your donations.
LITURGICAL SYMBOLISM
This week’s liturgical symbol is
the Peacock. Few things are more
glorious than a peacock fully fledged.
The molting of peacocks and the renewal of their plumage are ancient signs
of Resurrection.
STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION CORNER
Special
recognition and gratitude is given this week to our catechists that give
unconditionally of their time and faith to the youth of our parish family.
BEYOND
SUNDAY Adult Faith Formation
Our study of “Growing Our Images of God” will
continue on Tuesday,
May 8th, from 10:00 am to noon, in Classrooms 9 and 10. This week, we will discuss Revelation of God as seen through the Holy Spirit. Newcomers are always welcome. If you would like more information, please
call Joline at 534-2319, ext. 12.
The
Blessed Sacrament Is Reserved At Our Lady Of Lourdes And All Roman Catholic
Churches. We Respectfully Ask That All
Observe A Reverent Silence And
Appropriate Dress.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Charismatic Prayer
Group invites all to attend a Mass on Tuesday, May 8th, at 7:30
pm. Father Charles Sabella, the
celebrant, will offer individual prayers for healing after the Mass.
Sponsor of the Week
Joseph R. Krulewicz, D.M.D
Family Dentistry
Thank you for placing an ad
in our bulletin.
WANTED: DEACON
Deacon Sam will retire this June and we will need a deacon to replace him. Unluckily, the deaconate program is a four-year process. We need a member “or 2” from our parish who will be willing to begin the application process this fall. If you feel that you are being called to the deaconate ministry, feel free to speak to Deacon Sam, Deacon Chuck or Father Len.
ROSARIAN
GIFT SHOP
The Rosarian Gift Shop will
be open after all Sunday Masses through July 1st. Communion, Confirmation, and other gift
items are available. Your support helps
our scholarship fund given to a child in our parish each year. Appointments are available during the week
by calling Helen at 534-2835.
“There’s
no place like home.”
And
what a better place to
call
home than OLL
RCIA ... and beyond
The RCIA process this year provided our parish
community an opportunity to receive ten, now fully initiated persons inclusive
of adults, teenagers and children.
This age span necessitated three “teams” of
catechists who shared their faith and encouraged the candidates and their
Families in their journey to the Easter sacraments.
For your prayerful consideration ... Is God inviting
you at this time in your life to be a part of the RCIA either as a candidate or
a catechist ?
Please
Pray For Our Service Men and Women Who Are Serving All Over The World. God Bless Them And Bring Them Home Safely To
Their Loving Families.
ST. JOSPEH BY THE SEA
ANNUAL RETREAT FOR WOMEN
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The Ladies’ Annual Retreat at St. Joseph’s by the Sea in
Mantoloking, NJ, will be May 9th and 10th. We will be leaving the OLL parking lot on
May 9th, after the 8:30 am Mass.
You may leave at 2:30 pm or stay for dinner. Cost for the day is $35, which will include two meals. If you’re staying the 9th &
10th the cost is $80. A
deposit is requested. Contact Carol
Caivano at 534-9377.
WEDDING
BANNS
Third Time
Jennifer
Rose Nolan & Regis Gerard D’Angelo
OLL
85th ANNIVERSARY TRIP TO POLAND
Next year our parish will
celebrate its 85th anniversary.
Remembering those that began our church, the parish is sponsoring a trip
to the land of our ancestors, Poland.
The trip is scheduled for May 6 – 14, 2008 at a cost of $2,198 which
includes airfare, hotels, breakfast/dinner daily, tours, etc. For a brochure, please contact our office or
call Loretta at 1-800-catholic x 206 or email her at lcalabrese@groupist.com.
LOURDES PLAYERS
Invites you to a Mystery
Party…
Murder At The Deadwood Saloon
On Saturday, June 9th, from 7:30 to 10:00 pm, the Lourdes Players of our parish will
present a Murder Mystery Party, Murder at the Deadwood Saloon. It takes place in the 1870’s in the Old
West. The party features a Poker
Tournament where notable card players compete to win the Big Prize. During the course of the event, someone will
meet with an unfortunate end, and guests must solve the crime. The party includes beer, wine, BYO liquor,
and a full dinner buffet. Guest
tickets are $18 for adults in advance ($20 at the door), $15 for seniors, $10
for teens, and free under age 12. For
advanced tickets and information, call 534-2319.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The OLL Rosary Altar Society is offering two $500.00 college scholarships to high school graduating students. Please pick up an application in the parish office. Completed applications are due back to the parish office no later than Monday, May 25. All applicants will be notified no later than June 1st . If you have any questions or need further information, please call Ruth Stieh at 534-4039 or email stieh@earthlink.net
LOURDES SENIORS
Attention: Seniors if you’re 65 or older and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church, how about joining the OLL Senior Citizens group? We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the
month. Hope to see you at our next
meeting, May 8, from Noon-3:00pm.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus are collecting eyeglasses
for the Eyes for the Needy, and old cell phones for battered women. We will collect items in Community Hall on
Sundays of each month that we hold our Pancake Breakfast. Contact Bob Keeling at 236-9648 if you wish
to donate earlier, or give items to any of our brother Knights at any
time. Remember our next breakfast is Mother’s
Day, May 13th. Our Lady
of Lourdes Council 6930 is a very proud servant of charity in our parish since
March 1, 1978.
CHILDREN GROW BEST IN FAMILIES
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, is in need
of Foster Parents for 11,000 children in New Jersey’s foster care system. Children of all ages and backgrounds are in
need of loving, nurturing homes. Many
of these children are innocent victims of abuse and neglect. CALL TODAY! 1-866-247-HOME (4663).
You can help!
OPA!! BIG “FAT” GREEK FESTIVAL
A
taste of Greece in Hunterdon County on Saturday, May 26th, from 11:00 am to 10:00
pm and Sunday, May 27th, from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Razberry’s on
Route 12 in Flemington. Delicious Greek food and delectable
desserts, cultural entertainment and exhibits, children’s amusements, and
vendors (jewelry, hand-crafted items, imported Greek specialties). For directions and more information contact
the Greek Orthodox Parish of Hunterdon County at www.go-church.org or 908-782-9741.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Every year 1 in 3 people are diagnosed with
cancer. Relay for Life is the largest
signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life is a team relay event that promotes
awareness of cancer and raises funds for the American Cancer Society mission of
eliminating cancer.
At events in 4,800
communities nationwide, teams of families, friends and coworkers join together
to CELEBRATE the lives of those who have battled cancer, REMEMBER those lost,
and to FIGHT BACK against a disease that takes too much. Please help us as OLL
supports Tessa Piantadosi and Tommy DeStefano participate in this event.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2007
Super Heroes of the Church
Monday, August 6 – Friday, August 10
9:30-11:45 am
Register today!!!!!
Open to Children in Kindergarten thru 4th Grade 2007/2008
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29: Faced with controversy, the disciples reach a decision under the
Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23: John sees the city of God illumined in splendor.
John 14:23-29:
Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to guide his followers.