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Reverend Sean Mc Donnell............................................. Pastor Lisa Dempsey................................................Pastoral Associate
Reverend Milton Camargo ................................ Parochial Vicar Vincent LoBello ....................................................... Deacon
Elizabeth Ventola .......................................... Academy Principal Reverend Francis Duffy .........................Weekend Assistant
Carmen Blandino .................................Parish Council President Edwin Peterson ..............................................................Trustee
RECTORY & ST. MARY’S CEMETERY OFFICE 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from 9a.m—3p.m. Monday—Friday
Phone: 973-887-0050 Fax: 973-887-0991 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.ourladyofmercyparish.com
OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY 90 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-2611 Fax: 973-887-6629 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.olmacademy.com
RELIGIOUS FORMATION 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-Mail: [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-mail: [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-Mail: [email protected]
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding date.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Parish Community celebrates Baptisms on all Sundays of the month at 12:00 p.m. One preparation session is required for first time parents. Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the child’s birth.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
The Parish Community celebrates this Sacra-ment at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.
WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…
THE LORD’S DAY
Saturday Evening......................................................... 5:30 p.m. Sunday Morning .............. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays..................................................................... 9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning ......................................9:00 a.m. (Novena)
Holyday Eve................................................................. 5:30 p.m. Holydays ................................ 6:30 a.m. (Chapel), & 12 Noon
Sunday 01/31/16 Monday 02/01/16 Tuesday 02/02/16 Wednesday 02/03/16
4th Sunday Ordinary TimeCatholic Schools Weekbegins at 11AM MassPancake Breakfast8AM - 12Noon
CYO 6-9PMChoir7PM
JANUARY 31, 2016FOURTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, January 30th- Vigil 4th Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Bartolo Siino (20th Ann)
William & Elinor KuehnerMichael Puskar, Sr. Margaret Yavorski
SUNDAY, January 31st - 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. People of the Parish9:30 A.M. Martino Aiuso
11:00 A.M. Jacquelyn Olsen Ted SiekaJoseph Francis Rubacky Eddie RaguseoBridie Van Slyck Michael Zablocki
MONDAY, February 1st -9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
TUESDAY, February 2nd- The Presentation of the Lord World Day for Consecrated Life
9:00 A.M. Anna DeMattia (36th Ann)
WEDNESDAY, February 3rd - St. Blaise & St. Ansgar9:00 A.M. Gertrude Gawronski
THURSDAY, February 4th -9:00 A.M. Veronica Tibus Bolcar
Anthony Stalgaitis (44th Ann)
FRIDAY, February 5th - St. Agatha9:00 A.M. Joseph Russin
SATURDAY, February 6th- St. Paul Miki & Companions9:00 A.M. Mary Harrington
Karil Chocholous (39th Ann)
SATURDAY, February 6th- Vigil 5th Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Salvatore Catizone
SUNDAY, February 7th- 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time World Day for Consecrated Life
7:30 A.M. The Vezzosi FamilyDeceased Members of the Guerin Family
9:30 A.M. Jacquelyn Olsen11:00 A.M. Sheila Gallagher
IN MEMORYThe flowers on the altar this weekend aregiven in loving memory of William &Elinor Kuehner at the request of theirfamily
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING
Because we were unable to have Masses last weekendall are encouraged to place their last week’s donation in this weekend or next weekend’s regular collectionor drop off/mail to the Rectory. Thank you!
JUBILEE- YEAR OF MERCY" Pope Francis has asked every parish to celebratethis year as a “Jubilee of Mercy” that officially beganon 12/8 and will end on 11-20-16. During theupcoming year, we will be celebrating the “Jubilee- Year of Mercy” here at OLM. Please make sure to
watch the bulletin for upcoming events. How will YOU celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy?
OLM 2016 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLE
During the past week you should have received yourSpring Calendar Raffle tickets. If not, contact the
Rectory at 973-887-0050.Due to new NJ State requirements,our first drawing (picking winners for March 1 throughMarch 5) will be held on Sunday, February 28th after the 9:30Mass. Make sure your chances are in before February 26th. You could be one of the winners! Remember, there are 92chances to win, plus you can become a multiple winner too. Justdrop your tickets into the collection basket during Mass or sendthem/drop them off to the Rectory (mark the envelope “CalendarRaffle”). If you need more tickets, they are available in theRectory. Remember, YOU must be in it to win it!
MARIAN HOME PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM
Have you signed up yet for our Marian HomePilgrimage Program? We began our program on theFeast of the Immaculate Conception 3 years ago and
we will still be continuing it. What better way to celebrate theNew Year than by journeying through it with our BlessedMother. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board at theback of Church. We encourage and invite each family to sign upfor a week to bring Our Blessed Mother into your home. You willpick up Mary after the 11AM Mass and return her the followingweek before the 5:30 PM Mass. During the week that Maryspends with in your home, take the time to deepen yourrelationship with Jesus through His Blessed Mother. Pray therosary together as a family, place a prayer request in the prayerjournal and be drawn closer to our Lord and His BlessedMother. Keep a rosary, scapular and pamphlet so that you cancontinue your journey with Mary, especially as we celebrate thisJubilee Year of Mercy.
Thursday 02/04/16 Friday 02/05/16 Saturday 02/06/16 Sunday 02/07/16
CYO 6-9PM CYO 6-9PM K of C Blood Drive atNotre Dame 9AM - 3PM
Caring & SharingValentine Dinner Raffle
Brown Bag Food Collection
5th Sunday Ordinary TimeReligious FormationK of C Blood Drive atNotre Dame 9AM - 3PMCoffee And...Caring & SharingValentine Dinner RaffleBrown Bag Food CollectionCYO Games
For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven
...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick
Giuseppa Casarrubea, Pat Fusco, Ann Y., Connor Davey,Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Rita Tironi, Carol, Bob Bark,
Marian Marfan, Angela Cassano, Allen Lebo, Dominic Guida,Daniel Matakitis, Larry C, Carolyn Mangravite, Susan Nicoll,Giovanna Cinquino, John Jaczyinski, Jacqueline Gorman,Shane Hakes, Mike McLaughlin, Bill Van Hall, Luis Ripa, Ralph LeFevere, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler,
Robert DelPurgatorio, Michael, Fr. Charlie, John Stolfi,Charles Realmonte, Linda Ann Celeste, Roger, Lucille Cocca,
John Strumolo Sr., Cara Coughlin, Shirley Smiecinski, Joyce Ann Michaelson, Stephen Donnelly, Ronnie Noll,
Tom Tomat, Emma Carothers, Bob Roberts, Joseph Mascia, Colton Ford Petronaci, Mark Herkert, Gary Y, James Giannetti,Patrick J. Asay, Jr, Lisa Compas, William Bulman, Fr. William,Kevin Mulligan, Russell Cassella, Michael Smith, Randy Olsen,Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Patsy Manna,
Bob Peters, James Rutkowski, Felisa Manlapig,Chris Surrago,Richard Virgil, Audrey Sherry, June Surrano, Paul Comerford,Lorraine Azzinnaro, Angela, Bob Bartholomew, Pat Rue-an,
Neal Spickert-Fulton, Generoso Giesullo, Angel Lamontagne,Assunta Less, Anita & Armando Geroldi, Antoinette Gleave,
Wagner Estivalletti, Lee Campbell, Christine McGarry,Angelina Martin, Mackenzie Cunnigham, Arlene Gentile,
Theresa Pentz, John Cordova, Jean Marie Petrino, Carl RappAnn-Marie Andre and Betty Deren
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially
Les Brzechffa, Jackie Olsen, John Mele, Sr. and Ann Cusack
...A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
EVA’S VILLAGE COMMUNITY TOUR
Eva’s Village will host its quarterlycommunity tour on February 9th
beginning promptly at 10:30am. The tour is open to anyonewho wants to learn more about Eva’s Village and its efforts tocomprehensively care for the homeless, hungry and poor in Paterson and surrounding Passaic County communities. Toreserve your space, contact Jason Patterson, Government &Community Relations Specialist, at (973) 523-6220 ext. 226 orvia email at: [email protected]
LITURGY CORNERAs January ends, I wonder how many of our big orlittle New Year Resolutions are still ‘alive and well’ atthis point? If you are into the ‘resolution custom’, as
some of us are, have you already ‘kissed those ideas goodbye’getting back to the usual daily routine? Or are you still ‘strong-brave-and-true’ to your intentions? Some resolutions arelighthearted and of varying consequences. Others can bemonumental and life-altering such as a decision to refrain fromsome addiction which might be slowly killing us! I have a goodsuggestion for a resolution that’s somewhere in themiddle..Have you ever held a grudge? How did it feel? Is it softand warm and just wonderful or cold and hard and very lonely? You know there are just so many happy, hopeful things in life tohold on to-a little baby’s finger, an honest compliment, amemory of a wonderful encounter with a friend from long ago,a smile, a song, a possibility or tons of other things. If yourecognize that there might be ‘grudges’ in your life, let go ofthose old, cold barriers to peace and latch onto the warmfeeling that can only come from a generous, forgiving heart.Your ‘almost-new-year’ will take on a new freedom and you willhardly believe just how warm and welcoming your heart - andevery part of you - will be prepared to show God’s life and loveto the world around you. It’s also a wonderful way to begin thisJubilee Year of Mercy designated by Pope Francis. Have a blessed week! Lisa
FAITH AT HOMETalk to your children about Mass. If they areindifferent or don’t like to go to Mass, explain thatthere are some things that we do because they are
good for us, whether we feel like doing those things are not.Mass is not about feelings. It is about giving ourselves to God. Itis about discovering what purpose God has for our lives. Thebest way to help children of all ages is by the witness of yourown faith. If they see that going to Mass gives meaning to yourlife, they will begin to search for that meaning in their ownlives. Enjoy your week! Lisa
AN INVITATION TO INQUIREThe Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) willbe beginning soon here at OLM. If you or someoneyou know is considering becoming Catholic, wouldlike to become Catholic or would like to completetheir initiation through the reception of the
sacrament of Confirmation and/or Eucharist, please contact ourPastoral Associate, Lisa no later then 2/7 [email protected] or 973-887-0767. Anyone, 16 or older,is welcome and encouraged to participate
OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTSOLMA will celebrate Catholic Schools Weekbeginning this Sun 1/31 at the 11 AM Mass andincludes Pancake Breakfast from 8am - 12PM. Allare welcome and invited to attend. The theme thisyear is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith,Knowledge and Service”. The logo and theme,developed for NCSW, was in response to a desire fora theme that would last more than a year. This themewill be used for at least 3 years. The themesencompasses several concepts that are at the heart ofa Catholic education. First, schools are communities -small families in their own right, but also members ofthe larger community of home, church, city andnation. Faith, knowledge and service are threemeasures by which any Catholic school can andshould be judged. The logo features a swirl of colorsinteracting around a cross, which is at the center ofall Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colorsand the movement and shadows in the logo portraythe inner-connectivity and community life that arepresent in our Catholic schools.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLMCaring & Sharing “Valentine Dinner Raffle” weekend ofFeb 7th. Please mark your calendars.
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONReligious Formation Sessions will resumethis next Sun 2/7 & Tues 2/9.
TEEN NEWSLisa Longo, a parishioner and member ofGirl Scout Troop 570, is participating in a
project called Operation Shoebox. Donations of smallitems will be sent to children in third world countries:washcloth/soap, notepad and pencil/ pens,/ crayons, smallbowls, cups, spoons, toothbrush with cover, toothpaste,small towels or tissue packet or handkerchiefs, items thatwould fit in a plastic shoebox. A box for donations will be inthe Academy foyer. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.Thank you from Troop 570
“SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY”
Next weekend there will be boxes at the doorsof the church for our annual “Souper BowlSunday” collection - $1 and a can of soup for
“Souper Bowl Sunday”. Donations collected will go to ourfood pantry and the Interfaith Food Pantry. Please begenerous.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSThe Compassionate Friends, a self-helpgroup for bereaved parents, siblings, andgrandparents will be meeting at 7:30 PM
on Thurs 2/11 at St. Christopher's Church,Parsippany. The program will be: "Valentines DayWith A Broken Heart". Come and let us help eachother learn how to begin again. For more info, pleasecall Lily Capriglione at 973-568-4164
YEAR OF JUBILEE CELEBRATIONSIN OUR PATERSON DIOCESE
Notre Dame Church will hold their Parish LentenRetreat “Be Not Afraid: Embrace Mercy!” on Mon2/8 & Tues 2/9 at 7:30 PM. The presenter will be Fr.Anthony Ciorra. All are welcome to attend. St.Ann’s Parish Lenten Mission “The Year of Mercy”will be held on three consecutive Tuesday eveningsat 7PM. On 2/16 Father Joseph Garbarino, who is
well versed in scripture and has a keen sense of humor, willpresent “Compassion on the Journey.” Fr. Joe is the pastorof St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Clifton. Father John AndrewConnell will be the presenter on 2/23. His talk will be “Journeyto Mercy” reflecting on the gospel of Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32. Fr.Connell is retired and was the former pastor of ResurrectionParish , Randolph. He has given numerous retreats andmissions throughout NJ and other states. The final presenter on3/1 Fr. Paul Manning will speak on “His Mercy EnduresForever.”
The Year of Mercy Holy Door Churches for the Diocese ofPaterson can be found at: St. Margaret of Scotland Church inMorristown - Holy Doors will be open Tuesdays from 3-8pmwith Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3:45 - 6:45pmand Confessions from 4-6"45pm. Mass for the sick will be heldon the first Saturday of the month at 10am..
The Shrine of St. John Paul II, Holy Rosary Church inPassaic is the other Holy Door for the Paterson Diocese. HolyDoors will be open M-F 6:30-8am; 4-7:30pm and Saturdays6:30am - 7:30pm. Holy Mass, Homily and Divine Mercy Chapletwill be held on the first Monday of the month at 7pm. Mass andAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on the firstSaturday of the month to 11pm.
K OF C SEMI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVEThe Elizabeth Ann Seton Council #6904 of theKnights of Columbus will hold its semi-annual“Jerry Martino Memorial Blood Drive”on Sat 2/6from 9AM –3PM at Notre Dame of Mount CarmelParish Center. If your last blood donation was on
or before 12/12/15, then you are an eligible donor. You maymake an appointment by calling Community Blood Services at(201)251 3703; however, walk ins are welcome and the waittime is typically shorter later in the day. For whole blood, thedonation process which includes registration and screeningtakes approximately 60 minutes. (The opportunity to donate redblood cells, platelets and plasma via automated collection willalso be available.) Please bring photographic identification withyou. As always, refreshments will be provided. The need forblood is always constant and critical. Please consider donating ifyou are able. If you have any questions, or if you are over 75years of age (and therefore need authorization from yourpersonal physician prior to donation), please contact PeterGeorge at (862) 812 0835.
ST. PAUL INSIDE THE WALLSBeing Single, Being Faithful (35+) 2/6 10AM-12PM - Whether we are single by choice or bycircumstance, we must live every “single” day to
the fullest. We can find fulfillment in Christ and his Church byembracing the opportunities in the Church for spiritual growth,meaningful service and a sense of community. The God ofMercy: A Biblical Understanding of Mercy in the Old and NewTestament 2/8-9 10-11:30 AM - What is the biblicalunderstanding of wrath, anger and mercy and how do wereconcile the idea of God’s wrath along with his infinite mercy forhis children? Reasons to Believe: Why the Catholic Faith MakesSense 2/20 10AM - 12PM. - Come hear what Catholics believe,why Catholics believe it, the personal difference it makes andhow it makes sense in today’s world. For more info contact PatTerranella 973-437-9741 or go directly to the websitewww.insidethewalls.org
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