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2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-4395 ~ Fax 908-876-3744 www.ourladyofthemountain.org

Staff Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode, Pastor cell 973-945-4045 email pastor.olm@comcast.net Rev. Daniel Chajkowski, Parochial Vicar cell 908-455-2588 email frdanc@comcast.net Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar email frslawomir@comcast.net Parish Bookkeeper – Joanne Solecki email olmjs@comcast.net Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email olmkims@comcast.net Ministries Altar Servers, Tara Ligos. .................................. 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Jim Jones ....................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ......................... 813-1982 Chur Trustees, Herb Mitschele, Bruce Haskill, Al Leier Columbiettes, Nancy Lennon ............................ 852-9362 Eucharistic Ministers, Cindy Jones .................... 684-0661 Evangel.,Renny Hodgskin, Jim McMenamin .... 876-4395 Food Pantry Director, Traci Geraghty .............. 876-4003 Gift Shop, Fran Clary ........................................ 852-5779 Hospitality, Martin/Gerry/Brian Grogan .......... 452-5110 Knights of Columbus, John Clary ..................... 852-5779 Lectors, Chris Latran ......................................... 852-9341 Music/Choir Director, Robin Paradise… .... 973-600-7434 R.C.I.A., Nick Ardito ................................. 908-452-5434 Rosary Altar Society, Linda Richartz ............... 876-9601 Sacristan, Linda Richartz .................................. 876-4395 Ushers, Father Joe ............................................. 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head ................. 684-8399 Vocation Liaison, Father Joe ........................... 876-4395 Weddings, Kim Smith ....................................... 876-4395 Youth Ministry, ................................................. 876-5024 ministrytoyouth@comcast.net

Parish Office Hours Monday ~ Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM Labor Day ~ Memorial Day

Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Rev. Msgr. Peter McHugh, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon Nicholas Ardito Deacon James Jones Religious Education Program Director: KellyAnn Tell 908-876-4003 email dreolm@comcast.net Grades K-6 September ~ April - Sundays Grades 7-10 September ~April - alternate Mondays FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY during class times, on Sundays or Mondays, please call 908-876-5024

Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday 7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM

12:15PM Teen Mass, 1st Sunday of the Month, October ~ March.

Weekdays 9:30AM Monday ~ Friday Holy Days Vigil 7:30PM

Holy Day 9:30AM and 7:30PM Parish Registration: Registration forms are available in the office or can be found on the church website Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Saturday 4:15PM or by appointment. Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30PM (with a few exceptions). Please call the Parish Office to schedule a time. A Baptism Preparation class is required for first time parents. Marriage One of the parties must be a bona fide member of the parish for at least one year prior to making arrangements. Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Hospital Visitation Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the family is in the hospital or homebound.

SATURDAY November 12, 2016 5:00PM George Wyker III Steven Buczek 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY November 13, 2016 7:45AM Rosaline, Kathy & Joann Peach 9:15AM Lorraine Addeo Patricia Holden Doris Romano 10:45AM Angela Bruggeman Linda Gallagher Deacon John Meyer 12:15PM Joseph & Victoria D’Alessandro Brian Kibler MONDAY November 14, 2016 9:30AM Intention TUESDAY November 15, 2016 9:30AM Anna Balestrieri WEDNESDAY November 16, 2016 9:30AM Fr. Dan Chajkowski (Healing) THURSDAY November 17, 2016 9:30AM Peter Stanzione FRIDAY November 18, 2016 9:30AM Anna German Annabelle Renkel Michael Critchley SATURDAY November 19, 2016 5:00PM August Maffei John McNary Max Reiss 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY November 20, 2016 7:45AM Raymond Piasciak (4th Ann) Brian Kibler 9:15AM Katherine Lutts Jean Edwards 10:45AM Deacon Pat VanOrman Linda Gallagher Deacon John Meyer 12:15PM Patrick Dowd Daniel Barry Charles Pettineo

Santuary Candle is in memory of Dn. Pat VanOrman

November 5-6 $ 8,934.85 Poor Box $ 91.00 All Saints $ 137.00 All Souls $ 204.00 Monthly $ 4,339.00 TOTAL $13,708.85 Grocery Card sales for 2016 $82,325.00 with a profit of $4,116.25 Faith Direct Donations in October $11,945.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Reminder: If you attend Mass at either St. Luke’s or St. Mark’s you can drop your Our Lady of the Mountain envelope in the collection basket and it will be credited as your donation to Our Lady of the Mountain.

Faith Direct Fall into eGiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to Our Lady of the Mountain. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct will save valuable time for both you and our parish staff. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ568 Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You, Fr. Joe

Mass Ministers

SATURDAY, November 19 5:00PM Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski Lector: Mary Rasinski Ministers: B. Haskell, B. & K. Hartman, C. & M. Huson, C.

Petronella, K. Smith, K. Tell Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 7:00PM Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski Lector: Mike Kopacki Ministers: Ann & Paul Greszczak, A. Lane, G. Wagner Servers: SERVERS NEEDED SUNDAY, November 20 7:45AM Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode – Dn Bob Lector: Bob McLoughlin Ministers: P. Head, M. & T. Sanders, A. & H. Solomita, S. Turick,

R. Wagner, R. Zielensky Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 9:15AM Rev. Msgr. Peter McHugh Lector: Carl Brand Ministers: K. & R. Nelson, L. Richartz, J. Ryan, J. White, E.

Addeo, C. & P. Brand, A. Demarest Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 10:45AM Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski – Dn. Nick Lector: Kathy Jusko Ministers: S. Chajkowski, B. & G. Grogan, K. Jusko, V.

Lombardo, D. Meyer, A. Mollitor, L. Monteforte Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 12:15PM Visiting Priest Lector: Janet Marino Ministers: D. Balcon, K. Doskotz, P. Hodgskin, M. Kibler, G. & J.

Naranjo, J. Scala Servers: SERVERS NEEDED

MASSES AT ST. MARKS

SATURDAY, November 19 5:30PM Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode – Dn. Jim SUNDAY, November 20 8:00AM Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski 9:30AM Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode - Dn. Tom 11:00AM Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski

ST. LUKE’S WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00PM Sunday: 7:45AM, 9:30AM & 11:15AM

November 13th, 2016 ~ Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

POST NOVEMBER 8… I write this article on Tuesday November 8 Election Day so I do not know who our next president will be but I also realize that the Catholic Church will still be here after today. It is also important as Carl Anderson, the Supreme Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in the United States, writes in a newsletter entitled CRUX “…regardless of the outcome of the election, America will remain a deeply- divided country and those divisions are to a very real extent with our own Catholic faith community.” He suggests that Catholics should be even more active in the process as we move in the future to protect religious freedoms of all people. He further suggests that Catholic Identity is something very important and that Catholics in the community can be a voice for reason and can work in a collaborative way with all groups of people. The challenge is to be proud of being a Catholic and not to be afraid to witness for the values of the Gospel…Fr. Joe “BE RICH IN GOOD WORKS” – Annual Bishop’s Appeal for our diocesan needs… I wish to thank all of our parishioners who have responded to the Bishop’s request to help fund the daily operation of so many good works with our diocese. Some of you responded early to his letter, many of you made your pledges on Commitment weekend in October. May I ask those of you who have not yet make a pledge to consider doing so before Thanksgiving? Your pledges will help us make our assigned goal of $30,000 but it will also help us at OLM in our planning because 50% of the above pledge monies come back to the parish and knowing how much we might go over our goal is very helpful in our budgeting. It goes without saying for those of you who have been long time parishioners but for those of you who have recently joined that OLM relies upon each family to help us financially because your contributions help us pay our bills and also to reach out to those in need with our programs. Your regular Sunday offering in church or through electronic giving are very important for the parish. Pledge envelopes are available in the church office. You can pick one up and complete it and put is in the collection basket or you can help our Bishop’s Appeal and help OLM through your On line gifts go to www.2016appeal.org. Thank you. Fr. Joe JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY… Today the Holy Doors in the churches throughout the world will be closed except for St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Those doors will be closed by Pope Francis as the Holy Year of Mercy ends next week. There is a quote of Pope Francis as he urges us to be people of mercy: “In today’s ever more hectic and forgetful word, which leaves so many men and women behind as it races on,

breathlessly and aimlessly, we need the oxygen of this gratuitous and life-giving love. We thirst for mercy and no technology can quench that thirst. We seek a love that endures beyond momentary pleasures, a safe harbor where we can end our restless wanderings, an infinite embrace that forgives and reconciles.” “Forgiveness is surely the greatest gift we can give to others, because it is the most costly. Yet at the same time, it is what makes us most like God.”

A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK…from St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta - “As Christians, every part of our life is oriented toward our place as citizens in the kingdom of God. We are called to love. We are called to serve. We are called to recognize the face of Christ in everyone around us, even our enemies, for the greater good of all.”

BISHOP’S MASS FOR REPECT LIFE… Bishop Serratelli writes: I will celebrate the Respect Life Mass (formerly called the Unborn Mass) on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM. This year, the Mass will be celebrated at Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish, Morristown. This Mass is sponsored by the Paterson Federation Knights of Columbus Councils. All clergy, deacons, staff, parishioners, friends and families are encouraged to attend. Please share this information with all. Following the Mass, there will be light refreshments. WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC? We are Catholic because we believe: All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1030-1031 GLUTEN HOSTS… In both St. Mark’s and OLM we offer the use of Gluten free hosts for those who need them. The process that we follow in both parishes is that the person who needs such a host goes to where they are kept and puts it into a separate golden container called a PYX and places it on the offertory table and it is brought up to the altar. The priest takes the PYX along with the other hosts when he goes down to distribute communion. I mention this now because there might be someone who could benefit from the Gluten free host and also for those of you who use the hosts I would ask you to introduce yourself to Fr. Slawek a couple of times until he gets to recognize you on the communion line.

NEXT WEEKEND: Guest speaker from the UNBOUND organization … Father Joseph Gosselin is a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette. He was ordained in 1965. He has served as a seminary faculty member and director for the La Salette community in the Philippines, and he has also studied in France and led groups for extensive workshops in Mexico. Recently he had a profound experience of immersion and service in Haiti and hopes to stay connected with the people there. “I like the fact that Unbound helps the most marginalized of our people. It seems to complement my missionary experience, especially in Haiti.”

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament We will be having Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, November 14th, from 7:00-8:00PM in the church. Everyone is welcome, so please join us for an hour of prayer and meditation. ADVENT WREATH SIGNUP… At each mass during advent we invite you as individuals, couples or families to light the candles on the advent wreath. Please sign up on the sheets that are on the stand near the statue of St. Joseph side of the Sanctuary.

Grocery Gift Cards Grocery Gift Cards are always available in the office. Please stop by or call ahead and they will be ready for you. Thank you for your support. Next sale dates are November 19th & 20th.

Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers: Anthony

Arbolino, Arianna Anello, Vic Berzanski, Alex Birdsall, Barbara Blaine, Tim Burns, Joseph Caruso, Tony Cassano, Ed Chmielewski, David Chung, Todd Copan, Gary Davila, Vito Dellibovi, Sean Dolan, Natalia Lyn Dreeland, Mary & Nancy Ewanyk, Jayden Feichter, Pete

Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Sylvia Granata, Jean Greco, Andrew Honeycheck, Peggy Hoffman, Laurel Jilek, Debbie Kling, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Nicholas Maffei, Jillian Martin, Darlene McHugh, Betty Meyer, Ed Michonski, Lisa Mistkowski, Jesse Nardone, Sean Nicolls, Charlie Noll, Tina Ochwat, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Tory Pretto,

Anthony David Pritchard, Deanna Procuito, Art Quails, Nick Ruggiero, Heather Ryan, Anne Sacco, Dan Salerno, Rev. William Santeliz, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Judy Schellenberg, Connor Scott, Connie Secaras, Paula Smith, Noah Stanzione, Janet Stockton, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Ellin & Frank Uhl, Lil Varga, David Walden, Ronald Warner, Allen Watts, Adrienne Werner, Roula Zanetta, & Issac

Zujkowski We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for 1 month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin

Grades K -2 & 4-6 all sessions Today All Grade 3 students Attend 9:15AM Mass today – counts as a class Grade 7 – Monday, November 14th – 6:00 – 7:15PM Grade 8 – Monday, November 21st – 6:00 – 7:15PM Grade 9 – Monday, November 14th – 7:30 – 9:00PM Grade 10 – Monday, November 21st – 7:30 – 9:00PM

To All 9th & 10th graders

Service Opportunity – Back Pack inventory and assembly Monday, November 14th 6:30 – 7:30PM in the Teen Center. Please come!

High School Youth Group

Welcome All Juniors & Seniors Every Wednesday FOR SOME FUN & FELLOWSHIP

At the Teen Center 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM SEE YOU November 16th

Children’s Choir

There will be a practice on Wednesday, November 16th at 4:00PM. The children will be singing for the Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 11th and again on Christmas Eve at the 4:00 Mass.

Sarah Guida & Wreaths Across America

Please support Sarah Guida, a St. Luke’s Parishioner, with her Girl Scout Gold Award as she helps to Remember the fallen Veterans of our community, Honor those who continue to serve and Teach the children their value of freedom. She will be brining Wreaths Across America here to Long Valley on December 17th, 2016 where she will be laying over 230 wreaths on the graves of Veterans. Join her for a memorial service at the Washington Township Senior Center on 12/17 at 11:30am and then if you wish stay and volunteer to lay a wreath here at OLM or one of the other 4 cemeteries in town. Please visit her Facebook page (Wreaths Across America- Washington Township for more information)

Rosary Altar Society Bake Sale

The Rosary Altar Society will hold its Annual Fall Bake Sale this weekend before & after all masses. There will be a wide variety of “home-made delights” of freshly canned applesauce, cookies, pies, cakes and candy! Please stop by the table in the gathering room to say hello and get that special treat!

Huff and Puff after you Stuff/Smiles for Margaret 5K Memorial Run Third Annual Smiles for Margaret is holding a Memorial 5k run in honor of Margaret Walling, who lost her battle with a malignant brain tumor in December 2013. Smiles for Margaret is a 501c3 non-profit, continuing to help children in the Hackettstown area who are struggling with cancer and other life altering illnesses. Online registration: ends November 20th at 5:00PM at https://runsignuip.com/race/nj/hackettstown/margaretwalling The run will be held Saturday, November 26th, Registration is 8:15-9:15am, Start time is 10AM at River Park Complex, Seber Road, Hackettstown, NJ. $20 + $2.75 (signup fee) if registered by November 20th or $25 after November 20th. For more information & volunteers go to info@smilesformargaret.org

2016 Bishops Annual Appeal “Be Rich in Good Works” This past May, after years of study, ten men were ordained to the priesthood for our Diocese. As they prepared for their vocation, they were supported by family and friends, when you make a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, they are also supported by you since appeal funds are used to help meet the cost of priestly formation and education. Please support our seminarians by making a pledge to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal today. For your convenience, you can make an outline gift at www.2016appeal.org

Knights of Columbus Auction The LV Knights will hold their 25th Annual “Share the Season” charity auction on Saturday, December 3rd at St. Luke’s Parish. Ticket prices include admission, dinner, soda, wine and beer. For information about donating to our event or to purchase tickets please contact auction chair Mike Lennon @ 908-246-3188. Tickets are on sale this weekend and November 26th & 27th in the Gathering Space.

Food Pantry Needs We are in need of coffee, tea, mayonnaise, cooking oil, syrup, spaghetti sauce and laundry detergent. Thank you for supporting our food pantry.

Knights of Columbus 4th Degree The Augustus J. Rampone Assembly Knights of Columbus are running a 50/50 Christmas Raffle. The Augustus J. Rampone Assembly is comprised of Knights who have completed their Fourth Degree and are members of the Long Valley Council, which includes the 3 long Valley parishes. Tickets will be Sold this weekend and again on December 3rd & 4th after all the masses. Proceeds from the raffle will allow the Knights to continue to provide assistance in the community, our parishes, Special Olympics, and our Veterans. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Columbiettes Membership Drive The Columbiettes is an organization of over 13,666 Catholic women, 18 years of age or older. We are a charitable, not-for-profit organization we support many different charities and are involved in community activities as well as working collectively with our Brother Knights to promote faith and unity. We also have many social events as well as our religious and charitable works where you will have the opportunity to meet other women who share your interest. If you are interested in joining our order please stop by our table after mass or call Marianne Seiler at 908-432-0315 or E-Mail at goldiemcs@aol.com

Bereavement During the Holidays

Today, November 13th at St. Luke’s Parish 265 West Mill Road, Long Valley – 12:30-2:00PM. Dee Parker & Eileen Callahan, St. Luke’s Bereavement Committee.

Fall Retreat 2016 “Church as a Field hospital” what does this mean for us? The Rev. Margaret Otterburn from the Church of the Messiah Episcopal, in Chester will explain Today, November 13th 2-4PM at St. Luke Parish, 265 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ. Hospitality following and all are welcome.

Your Grandmother’s Cupboard As we head back to the busy fall season, Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is providing for those individuals and families living in poverty the “other necessities”. They have a box in the gathering room and are in need of deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothpaste and disposable razors. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Villa Walsh Academy Part-time school bus drivers. Must possess a CDL with passenger & school bus endorsements. Contact Jen Fleury, at fleuryj@villawalsh.org or call 973-538-3680 x145. Most trips late afternoon/early evening & some weekends.

Washington Township Recreation Floral Design Workshop – Friday, November 18th at 2:00pm at the senior center for adults only. Class is limited to 12 participants so register early. Fun filled afternoon with Santa – Saturday, December 3rd to be held at St. Marks Church, 59 Spring Lane, from 11 – 3. Lunch will be served between the hours of 11:#0 – 2. The cost for this event $8.50 per person and children under 2 are free. Walk-ins will be accepted at $11.00 per person. Deadline to register is November 28th. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR MAIL CHECKS TO ST. MARK’S CHURCH. Holiday Party – Monday, December 12th from 11AM-3PM at Minebrook Golf Club, 500 Schooley’s Mt. Rd, Hackettstown. A nonrefundable fee of $17 for residents and $23 for non-residents due December 5th. For more information or to register contact the office at (908)876-5941 or email at recreation@wtmorris.net or visit the website at www.wtmorris.org

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, our parish will be blessed to host the U.N. Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The Centennial anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the three children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, at Fatima will be celebrated in 2017. Fatima is in Portugal and remains a favorite Marian Shrine one hundred years

later. This statue has been touring the dioceses across the United States and will be in the Paterson Diocese for just one week, November 14-20. This statue will be in Our Lady Star of the Sea in Hopatcong on November 16th between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. We will celebrate the Rosary and Benediction and have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and other devotions during this special time. Please join us for this very special event and invite your friends from neighboring parishes to attend also.