MASS SCHEDULE
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Mon., May 14 8:30 am |
St. Matthias,
Apostle Edward Hogan req Anna Hoffman |
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Tues., May 15 8:30 am |
St. Isidore
the Farmer Frank Zalewski req Wife & Family |
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*Wed., May 16 8:30 am
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Easter
Weekday Sophie Carroppolo req Ruth Wood |
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Thurs., May 17 8:30 am 12:10 pm 7:30 pm |
The Ascension
of the Lord Aidan Kelly req Dave Archer Bee Sutt req Madeline Fisher James Courtney req The Family |
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Fri., May 18 8:30 am |
Pope John I Lena Stasik req Henry & Christine Blenke |
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Sat., May 19 8:30 am 5:30 pm (Vigil) |
Easter
Weekday Ernest Renda req Genevieve Gutowski Madelyn Corrigan req Michael & Dorothy Bacha |
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Sun., May 20 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am |
Seventh
Sunday of Easter Eugenia Kelly req Helen Omilian People of the Parsh Edwin Zuczak req M/M Arthur Utter |
* Rosary for Peace – After the Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
THIS WEEK AT OLL
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Tuesday, May 15 10:00 am-Noon 7:30 pm 7:30 pm |
Beyond Sunday (Rms. 9 and 10) Pre Baptismal Preparation (CH) Prayer Group |
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Wednesday, May 16 8:00 pm |
K
of C |
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Thursday, May 17 7:00
pm |
Ascension
Thursday (Office Closed) Bereavement
Support Group (Rms 9/10) |
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Saturday, May 19 5:30 pm |
Youth
Mass |
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Sunday, May 20 8:00
am 9:00
am – Noon 2:00
pm |
Youth
Group – Great Adventure Family
Ministry Scripture
for the Disabled |
TABERNACLE LAMPS
Tabernacle lamps will be lit from
May 12 to May 25 for Frank Giarrett, req Sister Carol; Eileen Misk req Daughter
Jeanmarie & Granddaughter Amanda;
Nelli Fillipaedi req Pat Hackman & Isabel Maurice
FROM THE DESK
OF FR. LEN
My mother was a pack rat. My brother and I used to kid her incessantly that when she died,
we would celebrate her funeral and then come back to the house where a dumpster
would be parked and we could start getting rid of all that she saved. We are good sons – we waited a week before
the dumpster arrived. As we slogged
through all that my mother horded, we came across so many things that made us
thank her for being the type of person she was. One of the things that I found was a clipping about mothers from
an OLL bulletin from May 2005 that obviously touched her. In her memory I repeat the item.
My mother taught me . . .
religion: You
better pray that will come out of the carpet.
logic: Because
I said so, that’s why.
irony: Keep
crying and I will give you something to cry about.
about stamina: You’ll
sit there until that spinach is finished.
about weather: It
looks like a tornado hit your room.
the circle of life: I brought you into this world and I can take you out.
behavior modification: Stop acting like your father.
anticipation:
Just wait until we get home.
about receiving: You
are going to get it when we get home.
about my roots: Do
you think you were born in a barn?
about
justice: One day you’ll have kids … and I
hope they turn out like you.
To all our moms, I wish a Happy Mother’s Day and to
my mom, thanks for everything, especially for being a pack rat.
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Sacrificial Giving
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Weekend of May 5/6 |
$13,634.86 |
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Identifiable donors (512) |
$11,982.85 |
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Loose cash |
$ 1,652.01 |
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Holy Childhood Association |
$ 1,008.49 |
Our 5% tithe of $682 will be sent to the American Cancer Society. Last year’s collection for the weekend of May 6/7 amounted to $14,584.39 and the donors totaled 553.
TITHING FOR MAY20th
The 5% tithe of next
weekend’s collection will be sent to the American Seminary in Rome.
STARFISH FOOD PANTRY
Our next regular food collection
will take place next weekend, May 19/20.
All kinds of non-perishable items are needed, but we are especially in
need of canned fruit, cereal, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter and jelly. Please do not donate items beyond their
expiration date.
LITURGICAL SYMBOLISM
This week’s liturgical symbol is
the Lily of the Valley. “I am the rose
of Sharon and the lily of the valley,” says one of the lovers in the Song of
Songs (2:1, NRVS). Easter time, the al
fresco season, leads us from the fragrant valley up to the mountain of the
Ascension, from the confines of the upper room out into the streets of the
city.
STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION CORNER
Special
thank you to the Sedlaszek Family for providing the lovely flowers for First
Eucharist.
BEYOND
SUNDAY Adult Faith Formation
Our study of “Growing Our Images of God” will
continue on Tuesday,
May 15th, 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.
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 diaconate 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 diaconate 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.”
Remember Stewardship
Renewal next weekend.
YOUTH GROUP
Statewide Diocesan Youth Day
at Great Adventure on Sunday, May 20.
We will leave OLL parking lot at 8:00 am. Cost is $45.00, which includes food, admission
and a ticket for a second day. Please
RVSP to Debbie McKenna, 534-9771 by May 17.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Marconi Lodge of the Sons of Italy wishes to thank
the OLL Community for supporting our 18th Annual Pasta Festa. Through the efforts of our membership,
contributions by local businesses and support from the local community, this
project has again raised funds, which will be shared with local charities.
Tante Grazie!!!!
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.
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
DIOCESE HELP WANTED
The office of Evangelization
seeks an Administration Assistant to perform general office
duties (copying, phone answering, filing, etc). Interested candidates should forward their resume as an attached
Word document to: personnel@diometuchen.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2007
Super Heroes of the Church
Monday, August 6 – Friday,
August 10
9:30-11:45 am
Open to Children in Kindergarten thru 4th Grade 2007/2008
CATHOLIC RELIFE SERVICES METUCHEN CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Metuchen will mark its 5th anniversary with a Mass on Saturday,
May 19 at 4:30 pm at Sacred Heart, New Brunswick. Bishop Paul Bootkoski will be the main
celebrant at the Liturgy. All are
invited to the Mass and reception to follow.
For more information call 732-562-2462.
DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
OFFICE OF VOCATIONS
The office of vocations
invites you to join us for Eucharistic Holy Hours for Vocations, Friday,
June 1, 7:00 pm, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church,
Hopelawn, NJ. For directions, visit
the parish website at www.holyrosarychurchnj.org
ANNULMENT INFORMATION SESSIONS
The annulment process,
frequently misunderstood, is often obscured by myths and untruths. The Offices of the Tribunal and Family
Life/Diocese of Metuchen are sponsoring an Annulment Information Session, Wednesday,
June 27, 7:30-8:30 pm, St. John Neumann Conference Center, 146
Metlars Lane, Piscataway.
Pre-registration requested. Call
(732) 562-1990, ext 1624 or email familylife@diometuchen.org.
VOCATIONS
The Office of Vocations invites you to join in
celebrating the ordination to the Priesthood, Rev Mr. Bede Kim, Saturday,
June 2, 2007 at 10:00 am, Cathedral of St. Francis, Metuchen
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 7:55-60: Stephen
manifests love of Jesus to the end.
Revelation 22:12-14 Jesus is coming soon.
John 17:20-26: The Lord prays for us:
May we be one, united in the love of Father and Son.