JULY 5th

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” These words of Jesus from today’s Gospel apply to all three of the readings for this Sunday. Ezekiel is warned in a vision that he will meet with resistance from the rebellious house of Israel, his own people to whom he is sent. Paul’s words to the Corinthians are excerpted from a section often referred to as his “letter in tears” (chs. 10-13). It is Paul’s appeal to his beloved Corinthians; they have betrayed him by transferring their allegiance to the high-powered “super-apostles” who have seduced them with their eloquent ecstatic speech. In the Gospel Jesus is rejected by the people of Nazareth, his native place. The experience of all three invites us to ask ourselves: Do we, obstinate of heart, refuse to hear the prophet’s word? Are we, like the Corinthians, impressed by showy rhetoric but impervious to the grace that comes in weakness? Are we, like the people of Nazareth, so lacking in faith that Jesus cannot act powerfully among us?

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE THE BASILICA  OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Bishop John Smith invites the clergy and the faithful, of the Diocese of Trenton, to journey with him to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, on Saturday, September 19, 2009. A pilgrimage is a devotional act of faith that has been part of human religious experiences for centuries. The journey of a pilgrim symbolizes the spiritual journey of the disciple. We step out of our normal routine and allow the physical journey to stretch our souls as we journey into the mystery of God. We discover our own need for conversion as we draw near to the “Holy”. This year’s pilgrimage will take place during the “Year of the Priest,” proclaimed by our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Together we will travel to Mary’s shrine to ask for renewed hope to face the challenges that face our world and our Church. We will also raise our voices in thanksgiving for the priests that minister to us, and to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. This year, as a special devotion, Deacons will be present at the Chapel of Our Lady of Hope to pray over each pilgrim. Please make every effort to join this year’s diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. For more information please contact Richard Bannister at 890-8275.

VII ANNUAL WALKING PILGRIMAGE
Once again the parish will have their Annual Walking Pilgrimage from St. Hedwig to the American Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on the weekend of August 8th & 9th, 2009. All parishioners are invited to participate in this two-day spiritual journey. For further information please call Wioletta Wyszynski 577-5312.

OFFICE CLOSED
This Saturday, we celebrate our Independence Day. In observance of this holiday, the rectory office will be closed on Friday July 3 & Monday July 6, 2009.
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.

THANK YOU! 
A donation was received from several parishioners who wish to remain anonymous. Your commitment to support our Parish is sincerely appreciated. Thank you so much for your kindness to our Parish.

Incarnation-St. James School in Ewing
The Incarnation-St. James Catholic School Community works together to embody the love of Jesus by nurturing the spiritual, academic, emotional, social, and physical well-being of the students so that they become knowledgeable, responsible Christians. For more information visit school website: www.isjschool.org.

DIOCESAN PRE-CANA
The Office of Family Life/Respect Life is offering a Pre-Cana session in the summer, on July 25, 2009 at St. Gregory the Great Church in Hamilton Square, New Jersey, contact Donna Goodwin at 609-406-7400 ext. 5592 or go to www.dioceseoftrenton.org/go/precanna. Registration fee is $125 per couple.

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS
The Auxiliary of the Catholic War Veterans of Holy Cross Post 417, located at 301 Grand St. will hold their meeting on Tuesday June 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm. All members are requested to attend, since there will be no meeting in July and August.

ST. HEDWIG’S PARISH VETERANS MEMORIAL
There are a few spaces available for engraving names on the Veterans Memorial Walk. All military who are on active duty also qualify. For information or if any parishioners are interested in purchasing a flag for the Memorial Walk please call Julius Wszolek at 599-2298.