Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Highlands, New Jersey  

 

 

Bulletin

 

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 12, 2009

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Weekend Liturgy Schedule

Saturday, July 18, 5:00 p.m.

Lector:  Sue Terplevich

Extraordinary Ministers:  Chet Terplevich, Ginny Czarnecki

Altar Servers:  Veronica Kiely, Jimmy Trivett

Sunday, July 19, 9:00 a.m.

Lector:  Megan Hesterhagen

Extraordinary Ministers:  Jen Compagni, Frank Rahm

Altar Servers:  Emily Seidler, Gabby Compagni

Sunday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.

Lector:  Marita Carhart

Extraordinary Ministers:   Carol Bucco, Joseph Palmisano

Altar Servers:  Andrew Soyka, Angelo LaRocca

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Theme

The prophet hears what God proclaims and is called to speak in God's name.  The Twelve hear the message of Jesus and are sent forth to preach the good news.  In him have we been chosen to be full of love.

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Flowers

Flowers this week are for Viola McConnell requested by Tony & Carol Bucco.

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Sanctuary Light

The Sanctuary Light this week is for Viola McConnell requested by Tony & Carol Bucco.

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Flag

This week, the flag is flown in memory of Thomas F. Donovan, Sr.

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Baptisms

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Announcements:

Attention Counters:

Week 3, July 19th

Roger Marios

Pat Ellis

Mike Le Munyon

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Fr. Jack McGuire 

Fr. Jack would love to hear from you...his mailing address is:  De LaSalle Hall, Christian Brothers Academy, 810 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738

Fr. Bob

Anyone wishing to send cards or letters to Fr. Bob may drop them at the rectory office and they will be forwarded to him.

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Parish Ministries:

Knights of Columbus

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. in the Church hall.

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St. Jude Thrift Shop

Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Rosary Altar Society

The Rosary Altar Society meets the first Saturday of every month after the 8 a.m. Mass.  Recitation of the Rosary and Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.  All parishioners, both men and women, are invited to join.  We also recite the Rosary every Sunday before the 9 a.m. Mass.  The Rosary is the story of Our Lord's life arranged for us by His mother.  The Rosary is a form of prayer which reminds us of all the landmarks in Christ's life.  Reciting the Rosary is a way to live our faith and to renew our hope in every way.

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Community Garden

Please join us for our Weeding & Working hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday's from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Someone from the garden team will be there to advise on what needs to be done.  Please wear gloves and shoes for the garden!

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Food Pantry

Hours of Operation:  Sunday (12 noon - 2 p.m.); Monday (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

Items needed which cannot be purchased with Food Stamps:

soap, toothpaste, shampoo, shaving cream, toothbrushes, deodorant, mouthwash, feminine products

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St. Vincent de Paul Society

If you have some time to share and would like to help those less fortunate in our community, please consider volunteering with the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Leave a message at 732-872-1290, option 6, and a member will return your call.  The funds we use to operate are through your generosity with donations to the poor boxes located in the church. 

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CCD & Religious Education News

The RCIA program is for people who wish to become part of the Catholic faith or those who are already Catholic and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The process begins with weekly meetings centering on aspects of the Catholic faith and moves through a community process that culminates with the reception of the sacraments at the Easter Vigil.  If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the parish office at 732-872-1290, x201.

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St. Raphael Ministry News

More Eucharistic Ministers are needed to visit the homebound, in particular, to fill in for weekly visits to Ptak Towers residents, as well as assisting with the sick list of parishioners who are unable to attend Mass.  Anyone interested in joining this exciting outreach ministry and would like to become a Eucharistic Minister to visit the homebound, please call the rectory, see Roberta Pandolfo, or send email to straphaelministry@comcast.net

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Music Ministry News

Adult Choir Rehearsals - Thursday @ 7:15 p.m.

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Knitting for the Needy News

Next club date is July 26 in the church basement after the 10:30 Mass.

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Mother Teresa Regional School News

Summer Scholar Program

Mother Teresa Regional School will be holding summer camps starting the week of July 6 at the school.  The cost to attend the camp is $75 per child per week.  The camp runs from 12:30 until 4 p.m. each day.  For registration information, please visit the school website:  mtregional.com.

Registration

MTRS is still accepting registrations for the 2009-2010 school year.  MTRS currently offers a full day and half pre-school program for three and four year olds.  The school office is open from 8-12Noon each weekday.  Tours maybe arranged at a mutually convenient time.

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