4th Sunday of Advent, Saturday, December 23, 2017 5:00 PM �� Andy Junikiewicz R/B Junikiewicz & DiVentura Families �� Special Intentions of Alice Mary Smith (Living) R/B Ray & Cathy Lowry 4th Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2017 8:00 AM ��Cole Rocap & Byrd Family R/B Tom & Lucy ��The Wallace & Wrenn Family R/B Robert Wallace 10:00 AM ��ALL PARISHIONERS

Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24, 2017 4:00 PM ��Jack Powers R/B The Heenan Cousins ��William Weber, Sr. R/B Julia Baginski 6:30 PM ��Jim & Lena Malia R/B Their Loving Family 11:00 PM �� The Greene & Eger Families R/B Maryann & Buddy Eger �� Charles & Carmela Iacona R/B Frank Iacona �� Beth Beaver R/B The Cliver Family Christmas Day Monday, December 25, 2017 8:00 AM ��Russell Karaffa R/B His Loving Wife, Janet ��Lardizzone & Bruno Family R/B Joann & Tommy 10:00 AM ��Grazia Fiorentino R/B Husband & Family ��Alton E. Carlson, Sr. & James J. Regan (Death Anniversaries) R/B Ray & Cathy Lowry Tuesday, December 26, 2017 7:45 AM � Healing of Pattie Daly Caruso R/B Meghan Holston 6:30 PM � Margaret & Raymond McLaughlin R/B Denise & Mark Roddy Wednesday, December 27, 2017 7:45 AM � Thanksgiving R/B Bernardo & Dinah

Thursday, December 28, 2017 7:45AM ��Matthew J. Bee R/B Michael & Patricia Doyle ��Andrea Pendino Cistone R/B Helen & George Hartranft Friday, December 29, 2017 7:45 AM � Baby George Lhulier R/B Maryann & Buddy Eger Saturday, December 30, 2017 8:00 AM �� Joan Balsama R/B Frank Piotrowicz �� Monica & David Hicks R/B Denise & Mark Roddy 5:00 PM �� Donna Zoyac R/B Stephan & Barbara Douglas �� Anna Licatese R/B The Perez Family Sunday, December 31, 2017—New Year’s Eve 8:00 AM ��George Kisby R/B Joanne Kisby and Family ��Annette LeBrun R/B Robert Wallace 10:00 AM � Jack Thomas R/B Paytas Family � Joan Balsama R/B Mr. & Mrs. Stellitano 6:30 PM ��ALL PARISHIONERS Monday, January 1, 2018 - New Year’s Day 8:00 AM ��Pete Billiot R/B Ramona Smith 10:00AM ��Edward S. Lichota, Sr. R/B Northfield Book Club

“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” Luke 1:28 Faith is a gift from God. Take time in silence and thank God for all the gifts He has given you. Try to set aside any anger or resentment you have and really open your heart to receive the gift of God’s mercy and forgiveness. We can’t give Stewardship, if we don’t live it. We need to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness first before we can give it to others.

LECTOR SCHEDULE 4th Sunday of Advent, Saturday, 12/23

Saturday 5:00 P.M. S. Pietrofitta 4th Sunday of Advent, Sunday, 12/24

Sunday 8:00 A.M. K. Savini 10:00 A.M. B. Switzer Christmas Eve Masses Sunday 4:00 P.M S. Pietrofitta Sunday 6:15 P.M. W. Spilker Midnight 11:00 P.M. K. McCusker Christmas Day Masses Monday 8:00 A.M. J. Dods Monday 10:00 A.M. D. Reemmer

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4th Sunday of Advent, Saturday, 12/23

Saturday 5:00 P.M. P. Ledden/K. McCusker 4th Sunday of Advent, Sunday, 12/24

Sunday 8:00 A.M. F. Piotrowicz/M. Brestle/Vol. 10:00 A.M. L. Widell/M. Pushman/L.Gussie

Christmas Eve Masses Sunday 4:00 P.M J. & N. Casciano/S. Carraccio Sunday 6:15 P.M. M. & W. Spilker/L. Gussie Midnight 11:00 P.M. D. McCusker/P. Ledden

Christmas Day Masses Monday 8:00 A.M. T. McClaren/B. Wallace Monday 10:00 A.M. B. Douglas

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE 4th Sunday of Advent, Saturday, 12/23

Saturday 5:00 P.M. Volunteers 4th Sunday of Advent, Sunday, 12/24

Sunday 8:00 A.M. Volunteers 10:00 A.M. Volunteers Christmas Eve Masses Sunday 4:00 P.M Volunteers Sunday 6:15 P.M. Volunteers Midnight 11:00 P.M. Volunteers Christmas Day Masses Monday 8:00 A.M. Volunteers Monday 10:00 A.M. Volunteers

24 Hours A Day—7 Days a Week Christmas Eve, is the long-awaited fulfillment of God’s covenant, the Birth of Jesus, His only Son, our Savior, our Redeemer. He has become Man for us. What a Gift! There is not another gift like this one. This Christmas Eve, let our hearts and minds turn to Mary and Joseph and the new born Baby, the Son of God. Let us be like the shepherds and come in awe before this Holy Baby, before our God. God gave us His greatest gift, Himself. We can give Him ourselves in return.

ADORERS, OFFER ONE HOUR THIS WEEK FOR ALL WHO DO NOT RECOGNIZE

JESUS; FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT HEARD OF HIS BIRTH; FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HEARD

BUT REJECTED HIM, AND FOR ALL WHO BELIEVE AND LOVE HIM.

NIGHT OWLS WANTED

We need Adorers to spend one hour with Jesus in the wee hours of the morning. If you are a late shift worker, or just have trouble sleeping, please consider the sacrifice of late night Adoration.

Adorers needed: Tuesday 2:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. Wednesday 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Saturday 3:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.

To sign up call Melanie 609 390-2348 (home)

609 665-9161 (cell)

ALTAR SERVERS & LITURGICAL MINISTERS If you are attending a Mass that is in need of Altar Servers or Eucharistic Ministers, please volunteer your service. Thank you.

Christmas Perpetual Adoration Schedule Saturday, December 23rd Adoration suspended at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, December 24th No Adoration Monday, December 25th No Adoration Tuesday, December 26th Adoration resumes after the 7:45 a.m. Mass

Michael Joseph Accardi, John Ahern, Vera Baker, Barbara, Walter Biedron, C.D.,Leonard C., Faye Campbell, Pat Capille, Dick Caruso, Martin Casey, Andy Chavez, Sr., Edward Conover, Wendy Cook, Frank DeFeo, Rose Ann Dellaterza, Jan Doverspike, Jim Eustace, Lucille Evans, Laura Fersper, Clare Ford, Brianna Gansert, Alissa Marie

Giandonto, Nicholas Gomez, Alice Greenwald, J.H., Kathryn Harte, Mr. Kanungo, Dan Keiser, Rick Kroger, Joan Lacy, Joe League, Rita & Geno Librone, George Light, , Irene Locantore, Doris Lower, Anna & Michael McAuly, Theresa McGurk, Roxie McVeigh, Jim Mahoney, Alice Martin, Lisa Massimiano, Richard Miller, Richard Mursheno, Monica Newton, Michael Nolan, Mario Pallotta, Bella & Richard Pavese, Anna Pepek, Fr. Pete, Steve Phillips, Peggy & Larry Purfield, George R., Jean Louise S., June Rosenthal, Barbara Sauerheber, Jillian Sayre, Ricky Schulz, Ronan Seybold, Bill Shimmel, Joan Sless, Gloria Snyder, Martha Sweeney, Donny Smith, John R. Smith, III, Linda Tierno, Dolores Tierno, Raymond Travinski, 7 special intentions, a healing for a special family and those in need of prayers. Please call the Parish Office at 927-1154 to add or remove a name.

4th Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 23rd: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 24th: 8:00, 10:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE Mass with the Children’s Choir - 4:00 p.m.

Blessing of the Christmas Tree – 6:15 p.m.

Vigil Mass – 6:30 p.m.

SOLEMN MASS, PROCESSION, BLESSING

OF THE CHRISTMAS CRIB – 11:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 25th

Masses: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Sunday, December 31st

Masses: 8:00 a.m., 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

NEW YEAR’S DAY – Mary, Mother of God Monday, January 1, 2018

Mass: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Monday Nights 7:30 p.m. Deacon Joe’s Bible Class in the St. Mark’s Room –Annex Resume: Jan 8, 2018 CCD Schedule Grades 1-5 Mondays - 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Grades 5 -7 Mondays - 6:15-7:30 p.m. Grades 3-4 Wednesdays - 4:15 –5:30 p.m. Grade 8 Sundays - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23rd Confession 3:45 p.m.4:45 p.m. (2 priests) 4th Sunday of Advent Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24th 4th Sunday of Advent

Masses 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Christmas Eve Mass for Families 4:00 p.m. Blessing of the Christmas Tree 6:15 p.m. Vigil Mass 6:30 p.m. Choir and Organ Concert 10:20 p.m. Procession, Blessing of the The Christmas Crib Solemn Mass 11:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25th CHRISTMAS DAY

Masses: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE Masses 8:00 a.m.,10:00 a.m. & 6:30 pm Monday, Jan. 1st NEW YEAR’S DAY Mary Mother of God Masses 8:00 am & 10 a.m.

AROUND THE PARISH

Dec. 17th Dec. 10th 1st Collection $6,540.00 $5,595.00 2nd Collection 2,207.00 1,562.00 $8,747.00 $7,157.45 Flowers $ 607.00 $1,014.00

Dear Parishioners,

The lighting of the 4th candle of the Advent wreath gives witness to the nearness of His coming. A singular moment of divine intervention in the saga of humankind framed by the resounding YES to the mysterious will of God uttered by Mary and Joseph so very long ago. Amid throngs of fellow pilgrim travelers, Mary and Joseph are enroute to the town of Bethlehem, “City of Bread”, the ancestral home of King David, from whose family line both Mary and Joseph were descended. They would be directed to a stable: an adequate shelter from the cold, a humble delivery room, an earthy stage rising from the night shadows to embrace the twinkling lights of an expectant sky. We, too, have been awaiting this event throughout Advent. May our willingness to see “joy” around us occupy these busy and productive final days before Christmas. Above all else, may we be open to receiving Christ in the person of others. I warmly invite you, your family and loved ones to celebrate the joy of Christmas by attending the Mass of your choice, either on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Masses on the Eve are 4:00pm focusing on the message for Families; Blessing of the Tree and Nativity Creche at 6:15pm followed by Mass at 6:30pm. The Solemn Mass at 11:00pm (no longer at midnight!) will be preceded by the Choir, Organ and Brass Concert beginning at 10:20pm. The Christmas Morning Masses are celebrated at 8:00am and 10am only. Encourage house guests, students home for the holidays, out of town friends, non-Catholic spouses and acquaintances with no specific church affiliation at this time, to join you at Holy Mass to share in the spiritual blessings offered to “people of good will everywhere.” I am most grateful to you for your faithful stewardship of time, talent and treasure. Traditionally, the Christmas Collection is the largest of the year and our parish is counting on

SANCTUARY CANDLES IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH FRANCE R/B MOM & DAD

BREAD & WINE IN MEMORY OF CHARLES ACHILLE R/B SIMON FAMILIES & NICOLE CRADDOCK

Please pray for our Deceased

�VICTOR FRANCESCO �

Many thanks to the MacDonald Family, Dan & Claire Lawler, Janet Karaffa and the volunteers that ensured we have our Christmas Missalettes and Music issues in the pews for the Advent and Christmas season. We are very grateful for your service to our Parish.

your generous monetary contributions to help us catch up on payments of bills and other major expenses that we incurred this Fall with the purchasing and installation of a new boiler for the Hall and Classrooms in the Annex. As your Pastor, with Deacon Joseph Lonergan and Weekend Assistant, Fr. Cal LaVerde and all the Parish Staff, we extend to you our warmest wishes and prayers for a holy and joyous Christmas and a New Year of Peace and Healing in communities across our nation. You will be remembered in the Masses which Fr. Cal and I are privileged to offer at Christmas. Fr. Harte, Fr. Cal and Deacon Joe

There is NO Bingo On Friday December 29th. We will see you on Friday, January 5, 2018.

January 6, 2018 (snow date 13th) OLS CHURCH HALL 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Tables are available to rent:

6’ table - $20 and 8’ table - $25

Tables are reserved with

receipt of payment.

Make checks payable to “Our Lady of Sorrows”

Mail to: Simone Zoladz 221 Wilson Avenue, Linwood, NJ. 08221

Questions: Call Simone at 927-0569

Youth Group (for ages 12-18) Meets Sundays at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall. FMI text “olsyouth” to 84576. Find us on Facebook or call Tom Salerno at 927-8679.

Young Adult Group Meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall Kitchen. For more in-

formation call Tom Salerno at 927-8679 or email: Eileen at: philomenatherese@yahoo.com Youth Group Rosary Meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the church (in front of the Shrine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary). Casual dinner in the Hall Kitchen between 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. before we pray.

WANTED-Someone to take over running the Indoor Flea Markets beginning Fall, 2018. Will train now to assure a smooth transition for November, 2018. Please call Simone at 927-0569.

Please join us at the Fine Art, Antique & Craft Show here at the Hall on

Saturday, March 24th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For more information please call Joan Corson at 513-7465.

Many thanks to the cleaning crew who cleaned the church on Saturday, December 16th. Our cleaners were: Fran Ostrowski, Ramona Smith, Mary Bergman, Connor Johnson, Pat Ledden and Natalie Sedgwick. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to get the church

ready for the celebration of Christmas.

OUR LADY OF SORROWS SENIOR LUNCHEON

DECEMBER 8TH, THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE

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The next Bible class will be held on Monday, January 8th in the St. Mark room in the annex. All are invited.

Congratulations to Tom Salerno and the Young Adult Ministry crew who sold all the Christmas trees by SaturdayDecember 16th. Thanks for your dedicated efforts!

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