our lady of mercy the roman catholic church ofjan 21, 2018 · lisa dempsey, pastoral associate...
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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 pm. 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 pm. 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 Sacrament at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.
The Roman Catholic Church of
OUR LADY OF MERCY 9 0 WH I P P A N Y R O A D • WH I P P A N Y , N J 0 7 9 8 1
Served By Reverend Roberto Amador
Administrator [email protected]
Reverend Milton Camargo Parochial Vicar
Vincent LoBello, Deacon [email protected]
Kamil Kiszka, Transitional Deacon
Reverend Francis Duffy Weekend Assistant
Lisa Dempsey, Pastoral Associate [email protected]
Lynda Asea, Parish Secretary [email protected]
Edwin Peterson, Trustee
Carmen Blandino, Parish Council President Ministries
Altar Linens Debbie Finn, 973-464-9035 [email protected]
Altar Servers Coordinator: Fr. Milton Camargo, 973-887-0050 [email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers Coordinators: Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 & Marilyn Kuehner, 973-386-1742 [email protected]
Health Ministry Coordinators: Marlene Peterson & Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 [email protected]
Martha & Mary Ministry Patti Cobane, 973-386-1393 & Anne Roda-Farrell 973-884-2969 [email protected]
Ministers of the Word Coordinators: Rose Prisco, 973-884-2702 & Kim Gigantino, 973-463-0327 [email protected]
Music Ministry & Ministry House Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 [email protected]
Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator: Janet Dodge, 973-887-2583 [email protected]
Usher/Ministers Coordinator: John Guido, 973-769-2528 [email protected]
Rectory & St. Mary’s
Cemetery Office 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from... 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday Phone 973-887-0050 Fax 973-887-0991 E-Mail [email protected] Web www.ourladyofmercyparish.com
The Lord’s Day
Saturday Evening 5:30 pm
Sunday Morning 7:30, 9:30 & 11:00 am
Weekdays 9:00 am
Saturday Morning 9:00 am (Novena)
Holyday Eve 5:30 pm
Holydays 6:30 am & 12 noon (Chapel)
Religious Formation 9 Parsippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
PreK-8th Grade Coordinator------------------------------Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 Assistant Coordinator -----------------------------------------Lynda Asea, 973-887-0050 Email: [email protected]
9th & 10th Grade H.S. Confirmation Program Coordinator-------------------------------- Deacon Vincent & Majella LoBello Email: [email protected]
We Invite you to CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…
Sunday 01/21/18 Monday 01/22/187 Tuesday 01/23/18 Wednesday 01/24/18
3rd Sunday of Ordinary TimeEcumenical SundayReligious FormationK of C Roses for LifeCYO Games 1-9PM PC
Day of Prayer forthe legal protectionof unborn children
CYO 6-9 Parish Ctr.
Religious Formation CYO 6-9PM Health Ministry 6PM Adult Choir 7PM
JANUARY 21, 2018THIRD SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, January 20th - Vigil 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Margaret Yavorski Brian Hawkins
SUNDAY, January 21st - 3rd Sunday of Ordinary7:30 A.M. Antonio Azzinnari9:30 A.M. Netta Torlucci
Felix & Shirley Smiecinski 11:00 A.M. Frank Mares
MONDAY, January 22nd- Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
9:00 A.M. All unborn children
TUESDAY, January 23rd - St. Marianne Cope & St. Vincent 9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
WEDNESDAY, January 24th - St. Francis de Sales9:00 A.M. Edwin Sr. & Nan Peterson
THURSDAY, January 25th - The Conversion of St. Paul 9:00 A.M. For all Catechumens
FRIDAY, January 26th - St. Timothy & St. Titus9:00 A.M. Bartolo Siino
SATURDAY, - January 27th - St. Angela Merici9:00 A.M. Gertrude Gawronski
SATURDAY, January 27th - Vigil 4th Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Michael Puskar, Sr. Margaret Yavorski
Fr. Ralph KuehnerWilliam & Elinor Kuehnor
SUNDAY, January 28th - 4th Sunday of Ordinary7:30 A.M. People of the Parish9:30 A.M. Giuseppe Cirasole Bartolo Siino
11:00 A.M. Matthew Nierstedt Marie Lorenc
REMEMBERING A LOVED ONEThere are many ways to remember a loved one hereat OLM Parish Family. You can have their namementioned during the Mass Intentions at the
weekend masses in the Church or the daily masses in theChapel. The Sanctuary Lamp, Host or Wine used during aparticular week can also be remembered in memory of a lovedone at either the Church or Chapel. Flowers given in memoryof a loved one placed in the sanctuary for the weekend massesis also another way for you to remember your loved one. Formore information, please contact the Rectory at 973-887-0050or email [email protected]
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING
January 14th $ 6, 844. 00 Last Year $ 6, 765. 00
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for January“Christian Unity” - That all Christians may be faithful to theLord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity torestore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the
challenges facing humanity..
We are looking for faithful and dedicated membersof our parish family to become more involved in theministries here at Our Lady of Mercy. Each of us,by virtue of our baptism, are called to give witnessto the power of God working in us and through us,
despite our faults and failures, and maybe also because ofthem. God does not ask us to be perfect, but to struggle,sacrifice and make aware His love, compassion and mercy
Extraordinary Ministers- Confirmed adults/young adultsassist the ordained distribute Holy Communion at Mass.Training is provided at the parish. Please contact either KathyDittrck 973-428-4996 or Marilyn Kuehner 973-386-1742 oremail at: [email protected]
Ministers of the Word - This ministry is open to all adults &young adults to proclaim the Word of the Lord at Mass.Training is provided at the parish. If you are interested, pleasecontact Rose Prisco 973-884-2702 or Kim Gigantino 973-473-0327 or email [email protected].
Altar Servers - All children/teens/adults, from grade 3rd and upare invited to become an altar server at one of the weekendMasses. Please contact Fr. Milton at 973-887-0050 or [email protected].
Music Ministry - Being a part of a choir gives all of us -adults/young adults/youth an opportunity to serve our church. When we sing Scripture, we remember it for a lifetime. YouthChoir is open to all in grades 2- 8th grade, Praise Ministry HS &College & Adult Choir. Please contact Lisa at 973-887-0767 oremail [email protected] .
Usher/Hospitality Minister - To welcome and assistparishioners in finding a seat, invite families & individuals tobring up the gifts of bread & wine, take up the collection, handout bulletins and to wish parishioners a good day/evening asthey leave the church. Please contact John Guido973-769-2528or email at [email protected]
Thursday 01/25/18 Friday 01/26/18 Saturday 01/27/18 Sunday 01/28/18
CYO 6-9 PMParish Ctr.
CYO 6-9 PM PC K of C Free Throw 9-3PMCYO 3-9PM Parish Ctr.
Loaves & FishesBlood Pressures
4th Sunday of Ordinary TimeEcumenical SundayReligious FormationLoaves & FishesBlood PressuresCYO Games 1-9PM PC
For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven
...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick
Giuseppa Casarrubea, Connor Davey, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Charles Realmonte, Raye,
Linda Ann Celeste, John Strumolo, Sr, Cara Coughlin, Emma Carothers, Joe S., Joseph Mascia, Mark Herkek,
James Giannetti, Stella, Colton Ford Petronaci, John Lenox,Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman, Jimmy Hark, Bettu Deren,
Audrey Sherry, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil, Ann Granziel, Paul Comerford, Bridget Murray,Lorraine Azzinaro, Angel Lamontagne,.Beverly Fresco, Mike,
Neal Spickert-Fulton, Generoso Giesullo, Arlene Gentile,Mary Geraldine McHale,Anita & Armando Geroldi, Justin T.,
Christine McGarry, Theresa Pentz,, Ann-Marie Andre,Mackenzie Cunningham, John Cordova, Bob Flieger, Jean Marie Petrino, Michael Rado, Susan Nicoll, Marie,Elaine Gieger, Jessica Hermans, Anthony LaFerrara,
Peter D’Alessio, Belarmino Viegas & Dolores Williams,
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially
Matthew Daley, William R. Caruso, Rita Kingsley, Joseph Schettino and Asunta “Sonny” Less
..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
MARIAN HOME PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM
Have you signed up yet for our MarianHome Pilgrimage Program? We began ourprogram on the Feast of the ImmaculateConception 5 years ago and it stillcontinues today. What better way tocelebrate the New Year than by journeyingthrough it with our Blessed Mother? A sign-up sheet can be found on the bulletin
board at the back of Church. We encourage and invite eachfamily to sign up for a week to bring Our Blessed Mother intoyour home. You will pick up Mary after the 11AM Mass andreturn her the following week before the 5:30 PM Mass. Duringthe week that Mary spends with in your home, take the time todeepen your relationship with Jesus through His BlessedMother. Pray the rosary together as a family, place a prayerrequest in the prayer journal and be drawn closer to Our Lordand His Blessed Mother. Keep a rosary, scapular andpamphlet so that you can continue your journey with Mary.
LITURGY CORNER As January ends, how many of our big or littleNew Year Resolutions are still ‘alive and well’ atthis point? IF you are into the ‘resolutioncustom’, as some of us are, have you already
‘kissed those ideas goodbye’ getting back to the usual dailyroutine? Or are you still ‘strong-brave-and-true’ to yourintentions? Some resolutions are lighthearted and of varyingconsequences. Others can be monumental and life-alteringsuch as a decision to refrain from some addiction which mightbe slowly killing us! I have a good suggestion for a resolutionthat’s somewhere in the middle..Have you ever held a grudge? How did it feel? Is it soft and warm and just wonderful or coldand hard and very lonely? You know there are just so manyhappy, hopeful things in life to hold on to-a little baby’s finger,an honest compliment, a memory of a wonderful encounterwith a friend from long ago, a smile, a song, a possibility ortons of other things. If you recognize that there might be‘grudges’ in your life, let go of those old, cold barriers to peaceand latch onto the warm feeling that can only come from agenerous, forgiving heart. Your ‘almost-new-year’ will take ona new freedom and you will hardly believe just how warm andwelcoming your heart - and every part of you - will beprepared to show God’s life and love to the world around you.
FAITH AT HOMETalk to your children about Mass. If they areindifferent or don’t like to go to Mass, explainthat there are some things that we do becausethey are good for us, whether we feel like
doing those things are not. Mass is not about feelings. It isabout giving ourselves to God. It is about discoveringwhat purpose God has for our lives. The best way to helpchildren of all ages is by the witness of your own faith. Ifthey see that going to Mass gives meaning to your life,they will begin to search for that meaning in their ownlives. If you haven’t made any “new year resolutions” yet,maybe you can use the opportunity to share YOUR faithwith your son/daughter, by making the time each weekto attend one of our masses. You can reread the gospel(children’s version is available online) and discusstogether as a family what something in the readingmeant to you. This might be the best New Year Resolutionyou could ever make both for yourself and your child. (ifby chance you happen to miss a week, don’t worry -each week we have the freedom and privilege
MEALS ON WHEELSCan you spare ONE HOUR a week? Meals onWheels of Morristown is looking for volunteers todeliver food once a week. It’s a great cause,and it’s very rewarding knowing you are helpingothers. If interested, please contact Meals on
Wheels Coordinator, Carol Scullin at: 973-540-1648
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM“K of C Free Throw” 9AM - 3PM Parish Ctr. 2/3-4 “SouperBowl Sunday” $1 & a can of soup to support our Pantry; 2/6Tues “Lent Family Eve” for all 1-8th graders and parents.2/10 “Ecumenical Scouts Project Day” 1-3PM Parish Ctr.“Pastoral Visit” celebrated by Bishop Serratelli 5:30 Mass
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS1/27 “Casino Night” Hanover Rotary Club; 2/2 “2nd AnnualChili Cook Off” Hanover Twp Rec Ctr
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONFormation sessions will be on Tues 1/23. Makesure to mark your calendars for our LentenFamily Day, that will be held on Tues 2/6 from
6:30-8PM in the Parish Ctr. Attendance will be taken andeach child must be accompanied by a parent/adultIf you have any questions or concerns please feel free tocontact us at the emails below:K-8th email [email protected] or 9th & 10t [email protected]
On Sat 2/10 from 1-3PM in theParish Ctr., OLM RF will host an“Ecumenical Scouts ProjectDay” for all 1st-5th graders who
are members of the Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts. All will be givenan opportunity to work on a “faith” badge/project. Pre-registraion is required and due no later than Feb 4th. Pleasecontact LIsa if you have any questions about the day.
BASKETBALL FREE THROWThe annual Basketball Free Throw and 3-point ShotContest, sponsored by the Knights of ColumbusCouncil #6904 will be held on Sat 1/27 from 9AM -
3PM at OLM Parish Ctr. The contest is open to all Boys &Girls ages 8 - 14. Winners at each age group & gender willadvance to the district and state championship. Contact RalphCetrulo 973-455-0333 for more info regarding this event.
ONLINE GIVINGElectronic Giving is an easier, more secureway to make your regular contributions to ourChurch through automated giving. Reasons tosign up for Electronic Giving: 1. No need to
write checks or bring cash to church. 2. Peace-of-mindknowing that the church is receiving your contribution even ifyou are unable to attend. 3. More secure than checks. 4. Allcontributions are recorded for you on your bank statementswith date of settlement. 5. IT COSTS YOU NOTHING!! (Thisis a wonderful way to support the parish during theholiday season) Sign Up Today. Call the Rectory at 973-887-0050 or click the online giving button on our website:www.ourladyofmercyparish.com Thank you for yourcontinued support of our parish family with your time, talentsand treasures
LOAVES AND FISHESThank you to all of our parishioners whograciously donate to our food pantry each andevery month. Next weekend is our monthly foodcollection. We are in need of, tuna, single servemeals, canned fruit, juices, snacks, paper &cleaning products,, cereal, coffee and tea. Pleaseknow that we are helping our own parish families
in need as well as some who receive food from The InterfaithFood Pantry in Morris Township. May God continue to blessyou and your families for your kindness.
ROSES FOR LIFE DRIVE Elizabeth Ann Seton Council Knights of Columbusare holding their annual Roses for Life Drive at allthe masses this weekend. This drive will help tosupport the programs at Birth Haven of Newtonand Several Sources Shelters, two organizations
that provide transitional housing and all appropriate supportservices including medical for young pregnant woman. Theseyoung distressed pregnant mothers are made to feel wantedand loved and are supported in a loving caring environment.Very often the young women have nowhere else to turn to andthese two organizations provide the help and emotional supportneeded. The little Rose appliqué we hand out symbolizes oursupport for Life in all of its stages and our carrying out of Jesus’admonition to “take care of the little ones”. As you leavechurch, please help support the K of C in this very worthycause and may God Bless you for all of your prayers andgenerosity. Please make any checks payable to K of C #6904Yours in Christ, Elizabeth Ann Seton Council, Knights ofColumbus #6904
DO YOU NEED A COMMUNION CALL?Each Sunday, following the 9:30 AM Mass, ourHomebound Ministers bring Communion tomembers of our parish family who are
homebound, recovering at Care One or living at Arden Courts.If you or a family member are in need of a “Communion Call” orknow someone who is, please contact Lisa at 973-887-0767 or email her at: [email protected]
MARRIAGE RETREATTHE GREAT ADVENTUREBOUNDARIES, BALANCE
ANDBLESSINGSNotre Dame Church in CedarKnolls, will hold a “Marriage
Retreat” on Sat 2/10 from 8:30-12PM. All married couples arewelcome to attend. Marriage is an adventure, one that is oftenriddled with some sharp turns and pot holes! During our retreat,we will define what it means to have healthy boundaries in ourrelationships. We will provide practical suggestions formaintaining harmony in an often “out of balance” journey.Participants also will leave with a keener awareness of God’sblessings in our marriages, and ways to help ensure they last.There is no charge.
MEN’S CORNERSTONE XVIIITAKE MY HAND AND WALK
Consider spending 26 hours withmen like you, who are searchingfor greater meaning in their livesand seeking a deeper, closerrelationship with the Lord. Our
Men’s Cornerstone is a wonderful gift, a much needed spirituallift from the daily routines of our lives. Journey both spirituallyand socially with others who want to grow and become morelife-giving, compassionate “best version of yourself.” Fridayevening, January 26 & Saturday, January 27, 2018 For moreinfo, please visit www.ndcarmel.com, or contact Bruce [email protected] / 973-224-0115, or David Tejeda:[email protected]
.NATIONAL SLAVERY
AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
Women, men and children in the U.S. andaround the world are subjected to forcedlabor, domestic servitude and the sex trade atthe hands of human traffickers. U.S. CatholicSisters are working together to end this crime.
Ending slavery is EVERYONE’S work! For more info go to: www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org
My dear friends,
How wonderful it feels to be home again. I spent New Year’s with my family in Cuba and I didn’thave the opportunity to see you to wish you a Happy New Year full of love, faith and goodhealth. However, I did think about you during my time in Cuba and prayed for you.
On January 1st, I went to the Cathedral of Havana for the first Mass of the year, the Solemnity ofMary Mother of God. There, I prayed for all of you and for Our Lady of Mercy as a parish family.I asked Our Lady of Charity (the Patron of Cuba) to intercede for us here and to protect usduring the whole year 2018. I also gave thanks to God for sending me to this awesomecommunity which is OLM. Being in my own country was a great opportunity to really realize howblessed I am being here among you. I really missed you; I missed celebrating Mass for you andI missed our peaceful and faithful community.
The situation in Cuba only gets worse. It is very hard for families to survive. There is povertyand everything becomes really difficult. I ask you kindly to keep Cuba and the people there inyour prayers. People are more hopeless every year and it is sad. The Church also has a roughtime. I went on retreat with two of my former classmates in Cuba. Only the two of them remainin Cuba from a nice group of 20. It was good to be there with them and see everything theyhave to do to survive and live their ministry in such a difficult environment. I spent 5 days withthem praying and meditating and celebrating Mass. I had the opportunity to give thanks to Godfor the work I can do here with you freely and without pressure. I felt more than blessed.
Before I left I knew that our Christmas Collection was generous. I felt very happy. Yourcontribution is always welcome and very useful; thank you very much. Last year was a toughyear; the school was draining the parish and there were many payments to make. I also tried tomake things look better and the cost of the repairs was high. As I always say, what can we dowithout your generous help?
Just as I landed at Newark I opened my email and I found great news from Bill Kelly ourBookkeeper. We received a generous donation from a woman who passed away and put Our Lady of Mercy in her Will. Again, I felt blessed; what a relief to have some extra money.This woman has given in the past and now again she continues to help us even after her death.We should pray for her as a sign of gratitude and certainly we will say many masses for herhere in OLM. May God reward in Heaven her generous heart.
As you see we are beginning the New Year 2018 with many blessings. Let us give thanks toGod. May Our Parish Family grow in faith and number. May all of us and our families beblessed with health, love and peace. May we all feel the presence of our Loving God among usthis year and always. I am very happy to be back home with you again. God bless you all.
Fr. Roberto
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