Our Mission - WE, the people of Our Lady of Consolation Parish guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the

Eucharist, pledge to continue the mission of Jesus Christ who announced the reign of God. We accept His challenge

to proclaim the Good News of salvation that Jesus, the Christ, died for us, and in Him we have life to the fullest

measure. We seek to live as He lived, in service to others, building a community of faith and hope, with God’s grace

as our strength and the peace of Christ our heart’s desire. A Parishioner is - one who is registered and participates

in the liturgical life of the parish and demonstrates their support, as reflected in the Parish Mission Statement, by

completing and fulfilling an annual Stewardship Commitment of Time, Talent and Treasure.

A Message of Hope

It is time for Jesus to assemble His Disciples and begin His Ministry. This is where we as Catechists focus so much of our time teaching and preaching to our students. This is when it all begins.

Jesus starts off by calling on 2 sets of brothers to join Him, to follow Him. One day they are ordinary fishermen, the next they are called upon by Christ! So, without hesitation, they drop everything and go. Now they have a new loyalty, a new way of life. To be fishermen for all people.

The men’s immediate positive response has brought many to wonder, why? Why would they drop everything; their jobs, family, everything they know and venture off following His path. Jesus does not even tell them exactly what they will be doing. No details or promises. He doesn’t even tell them when or if they will return. They have only their faith to go on.

So, when we as Catechists are teaching our children this story and many others about Jesus, we must remember we too are disciples of Christ. Here to preach and teach and even try to spiritually heal. We may not always know exactly how to do that or always know the perfect words to say but we know we want “our” children to grow in their love of their faith and develop a real loving relationship with God. That much we do know.

It’s easy to stay back where life is secure and comfortable but just think about those fishermen. If they didn’t take a risk, trust their faith and choose to follow Jesus, their future would have been much different.

Coordinator of Religious Education

PARISH CENTER OFFICE: MAIN #: 973-839-3444 FAX # 973-839-9695 OPEN MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON FRIDAY.

MINISTRY CENTER OFFICE: MAIN #: 973-839-2323 FAX #: 973-616-5379

OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Mass Intentions for January 29 thru February 2, 2020

Intention for: Requested by:

Wed (1/29) 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish

Thur. (1/30) 8:00 a.m. Joe Bores A Friend

Friday (1/31) 8:00 a.m. Memorial Mass*

Sat. (2/1) 5:00 p.m. Patrick Twomey Helen Campana

Bill & Bernadette Nagel Pat & Rob Moore

Sunday (2/2) 8:00 a.m. Tony Borovskis Alex Borovski

10:00 a.m. Steven Fournier Joseph J. Pavlica Jr.

Pat & Torrie Trentacost & Boys Roger & Patricia Chappell

12:00 p.m. Bud Palmer His Family

*Friday Memorial Mass at 8:00 a.m. for February: Father Cassian Miles O.F.M., Father Vincent Grogan O.F.M., Msgr. John Ryan, Edward & Margaret Earles, Frances Zang

Friday Memorial Masses are said in memory of your loved one every Friday during the month you request. If you would like a Friday Memorial Mass for a particular month, please stop by the Parish Center.

a time to be healed…. Dave Parry, Don Neuschaefer, Ann Kelly, Joe Piazza, Kevin O’Leary, Gary Marchese Jr., Father Eugene Boland, Sister Joanne Kokosinski, Donnie Stokem, Elizabeth Mattaliano, Jay La Russo, Joan Fitzpatrick, A.T. Frerichs, Anne Looney, Barbara DeSantis, Barbara Lopez, Marilyn Lane, Joyce Connor, Ray Jelliffe, Tom Olivo, Richard Johnson, Helen Nelson, Fr. Andrew Struzzieri, Edward Cutler, June Polidoro, Nick Roepke, Nancy Caggiano, Kevin Ward, Jerome Wicker, Kiera Saunders, Neil Ascione, Joe Miller, Kiera Saunders, Bernadette Bauer

If you would like the name/names of a loved one listed here please call the Parish Center at (973) 839-3444 X 122. Names will remain on the list for a period of 1 month and then will be removed. If you would like us to continue to pray for your loved one, you must call us back and we will add the name/names back in for an additional month.

a time to be born …. Owen Jeffrey Fucetola, son of Bryan & Aimee Fucetola was baptized this weekend. a time to die …. Jane Frances Luciano, Dorothy Crowley The Sanctuary Lamp …. is burning in memory of Patricia Wanamaker at the request of her brother, Raymond Jelliffe.

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For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

Weekly Calendar

Sunday Jan. 26

Peer Ministry Lock-In Retreat 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center

Monday Jan. 27

Rosary in MC Chapel – 7:40 a.m. Communion Service in MC Chapel – 8:00 a.m. Senior Activities – Cards & Games 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center Prayer Shawl Ministry in Parish Center Boardroom from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2020 Tricky Tray Kick-Off Meeting – 6:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center

Tuesday Jan. 28

Rosary in MC Chapel – 7:40 a.m. Communion Service in MC Chapel – 8:00 a.m. Senior Activities – Mah-Jongg 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center

Wednesday Jan. 29

Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m. Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.

Thursday Jan. 30

Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m. Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Center Seminar Room

Friday Jan. 31

Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m. Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.

RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST AT HOME: If a family member or someone you know is recuperating from a hospital stay or is temporarily or permanently homebound and would like a visit and/or to receive Holy Communion, we are willing to respond. Please let us know your situation by calling Harriette Peters at 973-839-8472.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUNDAY OFFERTORY BY CHECK AND DO NOT USE ENVELOPES; WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE WRITE YOUR PARISHIONER NUMBER IN THE MEMO PORTION OF YOUR CHECK. THIS WOULD BE A TREMENDOUS HELP TO THOSE WHO RECORD CONTRIBUTIONS AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: If you do not receive your printed offertory envelopes, please contact Joe Donnelly, Director of Stewardship, at 973-839-3444 X 117.

YOUNG ADULTS OF WORKING AGE, LIVING AT HOME: Please register independently of your parents. This will enable us to assist at times of requests for sponsorship of Baptism, Confirmation or Matrimony.

ELECTRONIC GIVING: Electronic Giving is a much appreciated and increasingly important way of ensuring your parish support. It’s easy, safe and convenient, especially when you are away from the parish, or unable

to be at Mass. You can make appropriate arrangements with your financial institution or contact our Business Manager, Elena Walsh by phone at 973-839-6020 or by e-mail at e.walsh@olcchurch.com. If you are currently participating in our Electronic Giving program, please remember to update your credit card information if your card has been changed or has expired.

Stewardship

“A Way of Life”

January 19, 2020 Weekly Offertory……………………… $ 5,956.00 Loose Cash………………………………. 928.00 Direct Deposit*…………………..…... 7,264.66 Total……………………….…………. $ 14,148.66

*1st and 15th of Month Only

Fiscal Year 7/1/19 - 6/30/20 Collections – Fiscal Year to Date… $ 424,809.80

Budget figures for the 2019-2020 fiscal year have not yet been finalized. When they are available we will resume publishing them.

2019 CONTRIBUTION SUMMARIES Summaries were mailed the past week.

Questions or comments should be directed to the Director of Stewardship, Joseph Donnelly at

j.donnelly@olcchurch.com

Memorials SANCTUARY LAMP DEDICATION: The Sanctuary Lamp, located near the tabernacle, is a symbol of the “light of Christ”. Your contribution for this “light” can be dedicated in honor of a loved one. The donation is $10.00 a week or $40.00 a month.

EUCHARISTIC BREAD & WINE: Each week we come together as a parish family to share the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. This donation is a special way to remember a birthday, anniversary or other special event. The donation is $25.00 a week or $100.00 a month.

MEMORIAL CANDLE & PLAQUE FOR ST. JUDE OR THE BLESSED MOTHER: In memory of a loved one or as a special devotion, you may dedicate a candle and plaque. The donation is $100.00 for one year.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

Christmas Collection (Includes Flowers and Music)

Received to Date…………………. $ 46,961.00 Budgeted Amount………………. 46,500.00 Surplus(Deficit)…..…………. $ 461.00

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MEMORIAL GARDEN PLAQUE & PERPETUAL REMEMBRANCE: In memory of a loved one, place a plaque on our garden memorial. A one-time donation is $250.00.

Youth Group

PEER MINISTRY LOCK-IN RETREAT: Sunday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center!

SERVICE PROJECT - HAND OUT TRAYS: 6th - 12th graders are needed to hand out trays & recipes after communion, at whatever Mass you attend on the weekend of January 25th & 26th for ½ hour of service. Parishioners make a meal to feed the hungry for the Father English Center in Paterson. Must RSVP Nate Esser, 973-692-3335.

YOUTH GROUP “MOVIE NIGHT”: Our Youth Group Trip to the Wayne Preakness Movietown Cinema to see “Doolittle” (rated PG) is on Tuesday, January 28th. Meet at the box office at 6:45 p.m. for a 7:00 p.m. show time. Get picked up at 8:50 p.m. SHARP! (1 hr. 46 min. action, adventure, comedy). $5.00 Super Tuesday admission plus snacks and beverages. Counts as a Youth Group Activity! 6th - 12th graders and adults welcomed!

SERVICE PROJECT - HABITAT BUILD: On Saturday, February 1st, 16+ year olds are needed to help build a home in Paterson for a needy family. Meet at OLC at 7:30 a.m. and get picked up at 2:30 p.m. MUST RSVP immediately to: Paul Hering at 973-305-8023 or phcowboys08@aol.com AND register on-line!

SERVICE PROJECT - SOUPer BOWL: 6th - 12th graders are needed to help hold up the HUGE soup bowls collecting monetary donations for our local hungry at the end of mass on Saturday, February 1st or Sunday, February 2nd. MUST RSVP TEXT Laura with Mass choice at 201-264-6408 for ½ hour service! Parishioners are invited to put God’s love into action by dropping donations in the Youth Group’s soup pots as you leave Mass. Thank you for your anticipated generosity!

SERVICE PROJECT – COLLECT TRAYS: 6th - 12th graders are needed to collect food trays from parishioners after the 8:00 a.m. mass and before & after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 2nd. Parishioners are helping to help feed the hungry through the Father English Center. MUST RSVP Nate Esser at 973-692-3335.

PEER MINISTRY MEETING: Wednesday, February 5th, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Office in the Ministry Center.

SERVICE PROJECT - DODGEBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL: 6th

- 12th graders are invited to play in a Dodgeball and Flag

Football Benefit on Saturday, February 8th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. “Pay to Play!” Players must bring $12 in pledges to receive 2 hours of service. Checks must be made payable to Our Lady of Consolation to benefit building a house for a poor family in Ecuador. Wear sneakers and bring snacks/drink. Friends are invited! A generous parishioner will match every $1 raised to Build a Home in Ecuador in 2020!

REGISTER FOR TEC RETREAT! Our T.E.C. Retreat (Together Encounter Christ) for high school juniors, seniors and youth adults is on Friday, March 6th at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m. at Star Lake in Bloomingdale. ABSOLUTELY MUST REGISTER BY 1/29/2020 the latest!!

SERVICE PROJECT – HERSHEY SALE: 6th - 12th graders are needed to help sell “Valentine’s Hershey Bars” after whatever Mass you attend on Saturday, February 8th or Sunday, February 9th, for ½ hour service. To benefit building another home in Ecuador. RSVP TEXT Laura 201-264-6408!

PARENTS & TEEN CONFIRMATION SESSIONS (NO ONE EXCUSED): 2nd Year 2/9/20 and 1st Year 2/23/20, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (eat dinner before!). If able, please donate: Individually wrapped snacks, a case water, 6 pack of applesauce & chocolate bunnies for Eva’s Kitchen, $3 for another house in Ecuador, new wrapped toothbrushes, new travel-sized toothpaste, new wash/face cloth with tag on it, wrapped hotel-sized soap, small shampoo, kid’s stickers, quart sized zip lock bags, small religious pendants, medals, crosses, Gift Cards for 2020 Tricky Tray!

Religious Education

NO CCD CLASS SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH

2ND GRADERS ON THE ALTAR February 2nd @ 10:00 a.m. Mass

Remember to sign in.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY MINISTRY NEEDS YOU! WHEN: 10:00 Mass! (when you are available) WHERE: Church! WHY: Because our young children LOVE learning

about God on their level! HOW: With materials I can provide!

WHERE DO I SIGN UP?? E-mail: d.dericks@olcchurch.com!!

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

Ministries/Activities

PRAYER SHAWL: The next Prayer Shawl Ministry meetings will take place on Monday, January 27th. We will host two meetings that day. An afternoon session from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Boardroom and an evening session from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Boardroom. All are welcome to attend!!!!!

2020 TRICKY TRAY KICK-OFF MEETING

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

Looking to get involved and have some fun..... Come to our 2020 Tricky Tray Kick-Off meeting!

Date: Monday, January 27, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Ministry Center Contact: Kim Manza 973-945-3222

SAVE THE DATE – TRICKY TRAY 2020 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Location: The Brownstone

ECUADOR QUILT NEWS A Special Thank You from Fr. Desmond Dalton…

Father Desmond Dalton would like to thank everyone who responded so generously throughout the year to the needs of our sister parish in San Pablo, Ecuador during 2019.

As servants of Christ, it is our goal to stretch out our hand and touch, with compassion, those who are in need.

Pictured above is a photo of Christmas Eve Mass being celebrated outside in front of the Parish Church in San Pablo.

Community News

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL A GIFT TO THE PEOPLE OF WAYNE

Immaculate Heart of Mary School welcomes Our Lady of Consolation families and their children to come and join the IHM School community. We are so grateful for the OLC children that are part of our school. It is such a wonderful blending of the two faith communities.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School will hold an Open House for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8 on Sunday, January 26th from 1 PM to 2:30 p.m. and all week during the school day. Come and see all we have to offer.

We are offering our dynamic pre-school program of Little Blessings at the same tuition rate as the current year for the upcoming year. We want all to be able to share in this wonderful opportunity.

The faith-filled family atmosphere enables each child to reach their own potential and strive to exceed it in an environment conducive to learning. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a National Blue-Ribbon School and Star School of the Diocese of Paterson. We are proud of our staff of New Jersey certified educators. Each classroom is equipped with a SMART board.

We invite you to visit us any time that is convenient to learn more about our faith-filled, caring, educationally innovative school. We are sure that once you visit our school and meet the teachers and other parents, you will agree that a Catholic Education at IHM is the total package allowing for development for your child in a high standard environment. IHM School asks you to bring your “little ones” to us so we can partner with you in furthering of the kingdom of God. Together we can do great things!!!

50TH ANNUAL MURRAY HOUSE DINNER DANCE

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The 50th Annual Murray House Dinner Dance will take place on February 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Brownstone in Paterson. This event benefits Catholic Charities, Department for Persons with Disabilities. This commemorative 50th annual event will recognize Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, who have made a lasting impact on the Department. In addition, the Paterson Fire Department will be recognized for their life-saving efforts during the Straight and Narrow Fire and Joseph Murray will be remembered for his years of support of people with special needs. We are hoping to make this year’s Murray House Dinner Dance the biggest in the history of this special event. o support the 50th Annual Murray House Dinner Dance please visit www.ccpaterson.org/murray or email info@ccpaterson.org.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

After Mass on Saturday and Sunday,

January 25th & 26th members of the

Social Justice Ministry will be at the

doors of the church once again offering

you a disposable pan with recipes.

Please make one recipe of your choice or your “family

favorite”, fill the pan, freeze and return it to the

Parish Center between 9:00 and 10:30 AM on Sunday,

February 2nd.

Thank you!!!

Any questions call:

Nate Esser

973-839-8638

Food Pantry