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Our Lady of Mercy Church Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656
Rev. Vincent D’Agostino, Administrator Rev. Charles P. Granstrand, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert T. Ulak, Parochial Vicar Rev. Patrick J. Seo, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. James C. Turro (in residence) Rev. Mr. Joseph S. Romano, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Edward Stoker, Permanent Deacon
MASS SCHEDULE (Register to Attend) Daily: Monday—Saturday 8:30AM Saturday Evening: 5:30PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12:00PM (Spanish)
BAPTISM Parents should contact the rectory or visit OLM website for dates of Baptism and Preparation Sessions.
MARRIAGE Couples planning to be married should contact the rectory at least one year prior to the wedding date.
John Rokoszak, Pastoral Associate Debra Wyka, Minister of Music Evelyn Paglieri, Director of Religious Education Jennifer Kavanagh, Youth Minister Donna Quinn, Finance Manager Maria Kistler, Rectory Office & Communications Mgr. Maureen Giaccio, Religious Education Office Manager
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 1:00-1:30PM
SCHOOL Our Lady of Mercy Academy National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 25 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Michelle Powrie, Principal
Rectory Catechetical Center Youth Minister Music Minister School 201-391-5315 201-391-3590 201-802-1771 201-358-2994 201-391-3838
www.UROLM.org www.OLMRE.org www.OLMyouthministry.com www.OLMAcademy.org
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August 30, 2020
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Lady of Mercy is happy to welcome Father Vincent D’Agostino
as our new Administrator effective September 1, 2020.
Father Vincent will introduce himself at all the Masses
during the weekend of September 5th and 6th
and will preach at all the Masses
during the weekend of September 12th and 13th.
OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our Lady of Mercy Parish is a Catholic community that worships God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, celebrating Mass, proclaiming the Gospel Message and uniting in prayer. We strive to welcome all and to educate ourselves and others in the Good News of Jesus Christ. We support one another in times of joy and sadness and attempt to serve each other by reaching out to those in need in our community and beyond. We are imperfect people on a journey. Our goal is that the life of each person leads to the Lord.
LET US PRAY In your love and kindness please pray for the sick
of our parish, especially: Linda VanSickell, Sue Lemba, Jeanette Warhol, Annmarie Roberts, Joe Mayer, and for the intentions you hold in your heart.
Please also remember the deceased of our parish especially: Edward Halvey, Joseph Papay, and Robert Post.
THE SANCTUARY LAMPS IN CHURCH burn this week in memory of Carlo Castoro.
LIGHT AN ONLINE CANDLE We know that Our Lord, Our Lady, and all the Saints hear and respond to our prayers. Light an online candle and share your prayer intention so we can pray with you as well. Click here to add your intention.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 5:30 Maurice “Chris” Behan Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Jer 20:7-9/ Rom 12:1-2/ Mt 16:21-27 8:00 Giovanni Albanese 10:00 Ray Williams 12:00 Laura Sobrino MONDAY, AUGUST 31 1 Cor 2:1-5/ Lk 4:16-30 6:30 Vita Lucania * 8:30 Howard Minnick TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 1 Cor 2:10b-16/ Lk 4:31-37 6:30 Brendan McKenna * 8:30 Adam Hroncich WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 1 Cor 3:1-9/ Lk 4:38-44 6:30 Anne Vaccaro * 8:30 John & Wilholmina Behr Saint Gregory the Great Pope & Doctor of the Church THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 1 Cor 3:18-23/ Lk 5:1-11 6:30 Ernest C. Aver * 8:30 Vita Lucania FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 1 Cor 4:1-5/ Lk 5:33-39 6:30 Special Intention * 8:30 Roger Friedman Saint Teresa of Calcutta SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 1 Cor 4:6b-15/ Lk 6:1-5 8:30 Kathleen Whalen 5:30 John O’Brien Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Ez 33:7-9/ Rom 13:8-10/ Mt 18:15-20 8:00 Zang & Klein Families 10:00 James Matt 12:00 Laura Sobrino
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING –
August 23 Collection: $16,060 Same time last year: $14,196
OLM offers online giving. On the Parish Giving website you can make a secure donation via electronic check or debit/credit card. You will be able to select from the various opportunities to contribute to our parish and other initiatives. The following is an overview of some of the features:
Ability to make one-time contributions Ability to make recurring contributions Ability to select your billing date Ability to use Credit Card or Bank Transfer Ability to access end of year contribution reports
Make sure you include your envelope ID number when you create your account. CLICK BELOW TO ENROLL OR LOGIN https://www.parishgiving.org/index…
Video on how to set up an account https://youtu.be/HQQ23eTtIfA You may continue to use your church envelopes if you prefer. They can be mailed or dropped off in the Rectory interior door mail slot.
Please pray for vocations to the Priesthood
ONLINE PARISH GIVING
MASS SCHEDULE— Mass intentions are being fulfilled privately. * The 2021 Mass book for intentions is temporarily closed.
Administrator’s Column
MSGR. TURRO REFLECTION
MASS TIMES DAILY
Monday—Saturday 8:30AM SUNDAY
8AM, 10AM 12PM (Spanish) Click here to register for Mass
Or you can call the Rectory Office 201-391-5315 Monday—Friday
Noon—3PM Guidelines when attending Mass can be found on Page 8 of this bulletin.
It seems only fair that we who have known some joy and peace within our experience of the Christian faith should make this happiness reach further to others.
ordained permanent deacon, to Our Lady of Mercy
and look forward to serving with him.
While I was in the seminary, a mentor once said to me
that to be a successful priest you have to do two
things – be there for your people at the worst times of
their lives (being there in the happy times is easy) and
make sure that they know that you love them. I prom-
ise you that I will do both of these things and hope to
serve you for many years to come.
Let us pray for each other as we begin this new chap-
ter of life together. I believe that God has a reason for
our paths to have crossed at this moment in time. He
is looking for us to be Christ-like examples of grace,
humility, gratitude, and joy in our lives as Catholics.
I look forward to each day with you.
In Christ’s Peace,
My Dear Parishioners and New Friends:
I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. As
some of you may know, I was appointed by Cardinal
Tobin to become the Administrator here at Our Lady of
Mercy effective September 1, 2020. I have heard so
many wonderful things about Our Lady of Mercy and I
am excited to be here with all of you.
New Jersey is my home. I am the third of four children
born to Rose and Anthony D’Agostino. I was born in
Newark in 1966 and grew up in Belleville. My beloved
father, who passed away in 2015, was an educator with
the Newark school system. My beloved mom, who
passed away in 2008, was a stay-at-home mom and
worked as a receptionist when my siblings and I were
older. I graduated from Belleville High School in 1984.
After high school, I attended Rutgers University in New
Brunswick (Go RU!) and graduated in 1989 with a bache-
lor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. After
Rutgers, I attended New York Law School at night and
graduated in 1993 with a Juris Doctorate.
After graduating from law school, I practiced bankruptcy
law for 17 years at two Roseland-based law firms. Alt-
hough I felt as though I had the calling to the priesthood
since I was a young boy, I didn’t have the courage to
take that step. I didn’t think that it was possible that God
could be calling me! Yet, God was patient and persistent.
In 2010, at the age of 44 and after discerning God’s call, I
left my law practice and entered the seminary. I spent six
years at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall
and was ordained on May 28, 2016. I thank God every
day for being present to me on this journey.
I spent the first year of my priesthood at Saint Theresa’s
Church in Kenilworth. I was then asked by Cardinal Tobin
to move to Saint Elizabeth’s in Wyckoff to join the new
pastor there. During the three years that I served at St.
Elizabeth’s, I made many friends and learned a great
deal. I welcome this new assignment as Administrator of
your parish as an opportunity to get to know each of you
and to use my experience to serve you.
I already feel very much at home here in Park Ridge.
Father Patrick, Father Jae and I were in the seminary
together, and Monsignor Turro was my next-door neigh-
bor in the seminary. I would like to take this opportunity
to thank Father Patrick, Father Bob, Monsignor Turro,
Father Jae and Deacon Joseph, as well as all the won-
derful staff of Our Lady of Mercy, for “holding down the
fort” these last several months, especially during the pan-
demic.
I also know Michelle Powrie, our new school principal,
and her children from my time at Saint Elizabeth’s. I am
happy that Michelle and I are starting together here in
Park Ridge. I also welcome Deacon Ed, our newly
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IS RCIA FOR YOU? There are many reasons why you may want to become involved in the RCIA. Do any of these fit you?
I have never been baptized.
I am married to a Catholic and attend Mass, but just don’t know what the next step may be.
I have been baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to become Catholic.
I have been baptized Catholic, but have not received any other sacraments.
Do you know someone who might be interested in being in full communion with the Catholic Church? Ask, encourage and invite them to this program. The journey begins with one small step! For more info, email John Rokoszak at [email protected] https://urolm.org/rcia
SUPPORT GROUPS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FAITH FORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATIONM
SHINING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST 2020 Annual Appeal Our Goal this year is $105,130. Pledged to date: $87,313. Thank you for your generosity.
Fears about the Coronavirus can take an emotional toll. It’s a very frightening time. CLICK HERE for Counseling and Mental Health Resources.
CLICK HERE for updates from the Archdiocese of Newark
To view Cardinal Tobin’s Newsletter Click here
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
Take a guided virtual tour to learn more about the
meaning and artistry of our magnificent windows. A
new window each month! Click here
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (K-6) Registration for families with children entering Grades K-6 is available online until August 31. Please utilize the link below to access our online registration process. If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Paglieri at [email protected] LINK: 2020-2021 Religious Education K- 6th https://urolm.org/k-6th-religious-education-registration-k-6th FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST COMMUNION Registration for families with children who have com-pleted one year of Religious Education and will be preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist is open. Please review the registration requirements ahead of time to ensure you can submit all the appropriate documents on time. Please utilize the link below to access our Registration Form and Cal-endar of Events. If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Paglieri at [email protected] LINK: 2020 - 2021 First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Registration https://urolm.org/first-eucharist
CONFIRMATION 2021 registration is now open online for students entering 9th through 12th grades. Click here to register. There is no fee.
God bless all our First Communicants. It is with great joy that we welcome them to this great Sacrament. May they continue to feed themselves with the Bread of Life.
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HELP NEEDED IN OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT—This year, our religious education department will be providing our students with online digital catechesis. We would like to ask for any volun- teers that can provide assistance with our technical preparation for the year using Google Classroom, Flipgrid, video recording, etc. It is a great opportunity for tech-savy high schoolers looking for service hours or any adults who may have experience with these tools in their professional capacity. If you can possibly provide some assistance and offer your expertise, please contact Evelyn Paglieri at [email protected]. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Fr. Jae,
Thank you for the ways you shared the Lord’s Love and taught His Word to the parishioners of OLM. We wish you well on your new assignment. May God bless you always.
ZOOM Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, September 2nd 7:30-8:30 Details can be found on page 5 of this bulletin.
“ZOOM Caregiver Support Group”
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 (Ongoing Every First Wednesday of the Month Through June)
7:30pm to 8:30pm Facilitated by
Patricia Preztunik, Care Manager
John Rokoszak, OLM Pastoral Associate
DISCUSSION TOPIC: “CAREGIVING DURING COVID”
Our Lady of Mercy Parish Ministry of Eldercare A ministry to provide support and education to individuals, families and caregivers
who are dealing with illness, aging issues and concerns.
The caregiver support group is designed to provide both emotional and educational support to families that
are caring for one or more individuals affected by various illnesses. These online sessions are available once
a month where caregivers, families and friends will be able to share feelings and information as well as learn
of options and resources available in the healthcare system. The group is open to individuals willing to share
their concerns and to act as a support system to others that are in the same challenging situation. Navigating
the healthcare system while caring for a loved one at the same time can be difficult and confusing.
This is especially true during this time of COVID-19.
To register for the ZOOM meeting, email OLM parishioner
Ron von Autenried ( [email protected] ) cell: 201-919-8748
Or call John Rokoszak at 201-264-6376.
Congratulations to all our First Eucharist Families
Go now, children, with the gift of Faith, that you might see God’s hand
in all your work and play.
Go now with the gift of Hope, that you might know God’s guidance,
which is keeping you safe.
Go now with the gift of Love, that you may offer love and
Care to all you meet.
Go now with the gift of Knowledge, remembering all that you have learned.
With God’s help, LIVE IT!
Go now children, with these words of Jesus in your hearts:
“I will not leave you alone; I am with you always”.
OLM 1st Communicants August 23, 25, & 26, 2020
Ryley Angus Marcelo Caro
Milania Coccia Grayson Curatola
Gerard DeCarli Millianna Destro Tommy Disanza
Cole Fazio Alexa Gallione
Brandon Gil Bryant Gil
Lucas Haag Camila Navarrete Lilianna Noorigian
Nora Randolph Jazmin Rendon
Dian Thudiyanplackal
LINKS FOR MASS & ONLINE DAILY READINGS
Our Lady of Mercy
Pray For Us
OLM Sunday Mass (recorded at 5:30PM Saturday) can be viewed Sunday morning. watch on our website or watch on Facebook page
Daily Mass at Saint Andrew’s https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FiSQMML_gB2wnhZ7Whj5g/videos?view_as=subscriber United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Daily Readings & Podcasts http://www.usccb.org/media/audio/index.cfm The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception in Washington DC will have Live Streaming of Sunday Masses https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass/
A CALL FOR PRAYER AND SOLIDARITY digital prayer cards.
https://www.catholicextension.org/stories/digital-prayer-cards-covid-19
Divine Mercy Chaplet—follow-along visual of Rosary beads and the words to the prayer. Join us everyday at 3PM to pray along with us. https://vimeo.com/412725178
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
Dear Jesus,
I believe that you are truly
present in the Most Holy
Sacrament of the Eucharist.
I love you above all things,
and I desire to receive your
Body and Blood. Since I can-
not at this moment receive
you sacramentally, come at
least spiritually into my
heart. Stay close to me, Jesus, so that I may
be close to all our sisters and brothers, espe-
cially those who are most in need of your
loving care. Amen.
A TIME FOR PRAYER
A PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Loving God, your Son, Jesus, has shown us that an open heart finds the way. Help me to find my way in this world. Keep my heart open to following Jesus' way of serving others in love. Give me the courage to accept the guidance you offer me through my family, my friends, and my parish com-munity. Through the Holy Spirit, you call me to a particular way of life. If it is the way of a priest, sister, brother or deacon, then help me to walk it in joyful service to your people.
With you, my God, I know I can find my way. Amen.
GUIDELINES WHEN ATTENDING MASS Due to COVID-19, we must limit the amount of parishioners in the church at one time. In order for us to open safely we must follow specific guidelines.
When you arrive, please check in with a staff member by the entrance to the Gathering Space doors facing the school. All other doors will be locked.
Please be early. Once Mass begins, the Gathering Space doors will be locked.
Social Distancing will be practiced. Expect that pews will be taped off, and households (even of one individual) are asked to keep six feet of separation from each other.
Masks must be worn for the duration of the Mass except for the brief moment when receiving Holy Communion, which will be distributed in the hand only.
We recommend that you bring your own hand sanitizer should you need it during Mass.
For your safety our church is cleaned and disinfected after every use, but no one should expect that they will be any safer from germs than in other public places.
There will be one single occupancy bathroom available for use located off the Gathering Space behind the Sacristy.
Each person must meet the health requirements for attending Church Liturgies (temperature 100.3˚F or below, no cough, no shortness of breath / breathing difficulty, no headache, no body aches, no recent loss of taste or smell, no sore throat, no recent contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19).
We look forward to celebrating Mass with you and your family! God bless you!
