Sunday
10/12/14
Monday
28th Sunday Ordinary Time
Clergy Appreciation Day
Religious Formation
Coffee And...
10/13/14
Columbus Day
OLMA Closed
Tuesday
10/14/14
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING
October 5th
Last Year
th
SUNDAY, October 12 - 28 Sunday of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Joseph M. Peterson
Mary Guerin Riley (40th Ann)
Clelia Lavaroni
9:30 A.M. Cesare Caprio, Jr.
Rose & Barbara Cordasco
Helen & Stanley Gabryszewski
11:00 A.M. Julia Risman
Robert DeGennaro
Emogene Albano
Michael Sorresse
10/15/14
Arden Courts 10:30AM
Care One 11:00 AM
Prayer Shawl 12:30 PM
Religious Formation
Parish Council Mtg 7PM
OCTOBER 12, 2014
28th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
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Wednesday
$ 7, 274. 00
$ 9, 012. 00
MESSAGE THROUGH
THE PASTOR’S DESK...
FROM OUR D.I.T. (Deacon in training)
THURSDAY, October 16th - St. Teresa of Jesus
9:00 A.M. Margaret DeMattia (10th Ann)
In Matthew's Gospel this week, Jesus tells us a
parable about a king who was giving a wedding feast for his
son. The king told his servants to summon the invited guests to
the feast, but the guests refused to come. A second time the
king had his servants summon the guests, but again they
ignored the invitation. Then the king sent his servants into the
street to gather all the people they could find, good and bad
alike, and the king filled his banquet hall with guests. There's a
lot of symbolism in this parable, the king is God, his son is Jesus
and his bride is the church. The banquet is heaven. The
servants are the prophets and the reluctant guests are all the
people. There is a lot going on in this parable. The important
thing, I think we should take away from this week's gospel, is
God invites all people, good and bad. There is no longer an
exclusive guest list; the feast is open to all. The king desires that
his banquet hall be filled with guests. Guests that actually want
to be there. This week let us think about our invitation. God
invites us constantly to be part of His banquet, do we readily
accept the invitation or sometimes are we too busy with
everyday life to hear His invitation and accept it?
Just a little something to think about this week.
FRIDAY, October 17th 9:00 A.M. Josephine Fazio
In the peace of Jesus, and with a servants heart
Vincent LoBello
MONDAY, October 13th - Columbus Day
9:00 A.M. Catherine & Martin Mc Donnell
TUESDAY, October 14th - St. Callistus I
9:00 A.M. Thomas J. Bolcar, Sr. (42nd Ann)
WEDNESDAY, October 15th 9:00 A.M. Phyllis & Thomas Ryan
SATURDAY, October 18th- St. Luke
9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
SATURDAY, October 18th- Vigil 29thSun Ordinary Time
5:30 P.M. Cindy White
Joe O’Brien
Colim Savage
Richard Hayward
Michael C. Yavorski (3rd Ann)
SUNDAY, October 19th - 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time
7:30 A.M. Ines Tollot
Tim Woytas
9:30 A.M. Dick Hayward
Louise Turano
Mary D’Ambrosio
Wesley Barrett
11:00 A.M. Elsa Salgado
Gloria Sposato
Dr. Elaine Bandurski
OLM ANNIVERSARY KEEPSAKE
Last Sunday we celebrated the 160th anniversary of
our OLM parish. As part of our celebration a
keepsake montage video has been put together and
will be available to order/purchase. For more info, please
contact Linda Lyon by email at [email protected] or
by phone 973-585-6276 between the hours of 9am and 9pm.
Thank you to everyone who contributed items and to Linda for
coordinating this wonderful keepsake item for OLM.
SILVER AND GOLD
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Couples, were you married in 1964 or 1989? You are
invited to celebrate your 25th/50th Wedding
Anniversary with the Paterson Diocese. Bishop
Serratelli will celebrat Mass at Our Lady of Good
Counsel Church, Pompton Plains on Sun 11/16 at 4PM. Please
contact Lisa in the Ministry Office at: 973-887-0767 or emailing
[email protected] by 10/27.
Thursday
10/16/14
National
Boss’s Day
Employment
Horizon’s
Recognition Dinner
Friday
10/17/14
K of C 3rd Degree 7PM
Installation in Church
For everything there is a Reason and a Time
for Every Purpose under Heaven
...A Time to Heal...
Pray for the sick
Heidi Huston, Margaret McDonough, Isabella Schilare,
William Dixon, Natasha Orehek, Susan Nicoll, Raven Dill,
Joe Casarrubea, Giuseppa Casarrbea, Pat Fusco, Anne Y.,
Connor Davey, Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Rita Tironi,
Marian Marfan, Angela Cassano, Elizabeth Logan, Bob Bark,
Daniel Matakitis, Dominic Guida, Florence Albanese,
Frank Panian, Giovanna Cinquino, John Jaczyinski,
Jacqueline Gorman, Shane Hakes, Larry C., Mike McLaughlin,
Colin Kennedy, Carol, Bill Van Hall, Ralph LeFevere,
Madeline Guido, Elsa Salgado, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan
Robert DelPurgatorio, Charles Realmonte, Mary G.McHale,
Linda Ann Celeste, Roger, Andy Reyes, John Strumolo Sr.,
Martin Kellehr, John Stolfi, Gil Longo, Joyce Ann Michaelson,
Shirley Smiecinski, Stephen Donnelly, Jon Albanesius,
Mark Herkert, Emma Carothers, Lucille Cocca, Cara Couglin,
Colton Ford Petronaci, Patrick J. Asay, Jr., Joseph Mascia
James Giannetti, William Bulman, Kevin Mulligan, Ted Sieka
Bob Roberts, Russell Cassella, Michael Smith, Richard Vallario,
Randy Olsen, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Kip Dangler,
Luis Ripa, James Rutkowski, Felisa Manlapig, Sean Downey,
Angela, JoAnn Calabrese, Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil,
Sergio Nepomuceno, June Surrano, Michael, Gary Y,
Fr. Charlie Parr, Stanley Safin, Patsy Manna, Lisa Compas,
Larry Alfano, Ronnie Noll, Lorraine Azzinnaro, Kaitlyn Okolita,
Bob Bartholomew, Neal Spickert-Fulton, Eleanor Shenuski,
Paul Comerford, Generoso Giesullo, Angel Lamontagne,
Anita & Armando Geroldi and Geraldine Fleming
...A Time to Die...
Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery
and for those who have died especially Agnes Alksninus
(Aunt of Fr. Jude Salus, pastor of Notre Dame of Mt Carmel)
...A Time for Peace...
Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
Saturday
10/18/14
Paterson Diocesan
Pilgrimage to DC
Sunday
10/19/14
29th Sunday Ordinary Time
Community Soup Kitchen
Hunger Walk
WPHS Walks4Kids
LITURGY CORNER
October is typically dedicated to Mary, so here
are some facts about “The Rosary”. The
historical origin of the Rosary lies in the Middle
Ages. People looked for some kind of psalter for
them and found the prayers to Mary with the
mysteries of the life of Jesus Christ, strung out like beads on a
necklace. They touch you in a meditative way, so that the
repetition allows the soul to settle into tranquility and, holding
fast to the Word, above all to the figure of Mary and to the
images of Christ that pass you by, make your soul calm and free
and grant it a vision of God. The Rosary does in fact provide a
link for us with this primitive knowledge that repetition is a part
of prayer, of meditation, that repetition is a way of settling
oneself into the rhythm of tranquility. It’s a matter of allowing
myself to be carried away by the calm of repetition and of
steady rhythm. So much the more so, since this text does not
lack content. It brings great images and visions and above all
the figure of Mary - and through her the figure of Jesus - before
my eyes. People needed a prayer to bring them calm, to take
them out of themselves, away from their troubles, and set
before them consolation and healing. This basic experience in
the history of religion, of repetition, of rhythm, or words in
unison, of singing together, which carries me and soothes me
and fills my space, which does not torment me, but lets me be
still and comforts me and sets me free, has here become fully
Christian. People pray quite simply in the Marian context and in
that of the appearance of Christ to all, and yet at the same time
let this prayer be internalized in them - where the soul becomes
one with the words. Have a blessed week! Lisa
FAITH AT HOME
Here is the 2nd suggestion from a new article, entitled
“Ten Things That Make a Great Catholic Family.”
2. Give Thanks...Celebrate your gifts, no matter how
meager they may seem. That means giving thanks
even in times of struggle, but especially being mindful (and
grateful) when times are good. Faith Builder: Give your dinner
prayer a boost by pausing during grace and encouraging
everyone to share something they are grateful for today. (Don’t
forget to watch for the 3rd suggestion, which will be in next
week’s bulletin)
Enjoy your week! Lisa
K OF C #6904 ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
The 38th Annual Dinner Dance hosted by the Knights
of Columbus will be held on 11/8 at the Hanover
Manor from 6:30-11:30 PM. Everyone is welcome,
you don’t need to be a Knight to come and have a
great time. Cost is $100 a couple ($50 single) which includes
open bar, dinner, music and dancing!Hors D’oeuvres/Cocktail
Hour Starting beginning at 6:30 PM. For more info or
reservations, please contact Bob Gallo at 973-884-0233
AN INVITATION TO INQUIRE
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will
be starting. If you or someone you know is
considering or would like to become Catholic, or
would like to complete their initiation through the
reception of the sacrament of Confirmation and/or Eucharist,
contact our Pastoral Associate, Lisa Dempsey, at 973-887-0767
or email [email protected] The program is for anyone, 16
or older, who has not received their sacraments - Baptism,
Eucharist or Confirmation.
OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTS
OLMA will hold a Halloween Party on Sat 10/25. For
more info please contact OLMA Office at 973-887-2611
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM
Annual Ecumenical Senior Retreat Day 10AM 10/21;
Caring & Sharing “Afghan Raffle” 10/25-26; “Annual
Mass of Remembrance” 11/2 11AM; Respect Life
Raffle 11/8-9; Caring & Sharing “Fall Bake Sale” 11/1516; CYO Blessing 11AM 11/16; CYO Begins 11/16;
Retrouvaille Program 11/15,22,29 & 12/6; K of C
Annual Christmas Party 12/6; “A Christmas Presence”
with the Hanover Wind Symphony 12/7 at 3PM. Please
mark your calendars.
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
OLM RF 2014-2015 has begun, but it is not
too late to register your son/daughter but
please contact the RF Office as ASAP.
Sacramental Preparation is a 2 yr program: First
Reconciliation/Eucharist is 1st/2nd Gr; Confirmation
is for 9th & 10th gr. We need Catechists for our H.S.
program on Sundays. If you are able to help by
sharing your faith with the teens of our parish
family, please contact the Ministry Office at: 973887-0767 or email at: [email protected]
HUNGER WALK 2014
On Sun 10/19 beginning at 1PM, The
Community Soup Kitchen will hold their
annual Hunger Walk. Our help allows the Soup Kitchen to
provide a hot, nutritious noon-time meal for 150-300
homeless and working poor a day, every day of the year.
In 29 years, the Soup Kitchen has never missed a day!
OLM’s Youth Ministry will once again have a team. Please
come out and support by walking the 5K (3.1 mile) or by
simply making a donation. Go to www.cskmorristown.org,
click on register/donate, our team name is OLM Youth
Ministry Whippany, click on search, put in your donation
amount, click continue and fill in the information. In this
economy, every little bit helps! You can also help our
Youth Ministry raise the most money. (All children/ teens
who participate can use this for their Community Service
hours). Please help to raise money for this wonderful and
important organization.
CLOTHING COLLECTION
Morris Catholic H.S., Class of 2015, will be holding
a clothing drop on Sat 10/18 from 8:30AM - 1PM.
Clothing, shoes, bedding, small appliances, pots
and pans will be accepted. Please place ALL items in
large bags. A truck will be on site at MCHS, 200 Morris
Ave, Denville to collect items and provide a tax receipt
for donations. For more info call 973-627-6674 x 134.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Morris County Right to Life will hold a 40
Days for Life: Prayer, Fasting, Peaceful
Vigil and Community Outreach at the Planned Parenthood
on Speedwell Ave in Morristown. The vigil will go until Sat
11/1 every day from 8AM - 8PM. Register for a time slot
that you can attend by calling 973-933-2800, emailing
[email protected], or go to the website http://40daysforlife.com/
WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE XV
All women 25 and older are invited to attend
Notre Dame’s Women’s Cornerstone XV. The
retreat will begin on Fri. evening 10/24 and
conclude on Sat.evening 10/25 . Anyone who
has never attended a Cornerstone retreat is invited to
experience this awesome spiritual opportunity. If you have any
questions, please go to www.ndcarmel.com, click on Ministries
and select Women’s Cornerstone.
CALENDAR RAFFLE NEWS
Calendar raffle winners for October 1st - October 11th 2014
Wednesday
K of C #6904
$50
Thursday
Marcia Minerowicz
$50
Friday
Bob Johnson
$50
Saturday
D. Jansson
$50
Sunday
Mary Petrocco
$100
Monday
Robin & Joe Russo
$50
Tuesday
Linda Larkin
$50
Wednesday
Dick Larkin
$50
Thursday
Eleanor Zailo
$50
Friday
Tim Doyle
$50
Saturday
Coleen Mills
$50
Congratulations to the winners. Remember, you must be in it to
win it! Tickets are drawn after the 9:30 AM Liturgy on Sunday
Mornings in the Academy Foyer. Extra books are available at
the rectory and after Mass on Saturday and Sunday.
WPHS WALKS 4KIDS
On Sat 10/18 (rain or shine) at WPHS, the
Class of 2015, along with Kids4Kids, will be
hosting a Walkathon to benefit WPHS’s
senior class and the Goryeb Children’s Hospital of Morristown
Medical Ctr, which will include a “4" mile walk, food, bake sales,
pizza and more! 50% of the proceeds will be donated to
Kids4Kids. Pre-registration is $25 by 10/16. Registrations
received after that date are $35. Additional donations are
accepted and appreciated. For more info or a registration form,
please contact Sue Holleran at: [email protected].
HOLY HEALTH NEWS
Our eyes are the gateway to the world. As a gift from
our Creator, our eyesight can be preserved in a
number of ways. We can try to avoid eye diseases,
for example cataracts ( clouded lenses), glaucoma (
an increase in pressure which can destroy the optic nerve), and
macular degeneration ( a disease which destroys sharp central
vision).. Here are some recommendations from your OLM
Health Ministry. 1) Have a dilated eye exam every year.. The
dilation is important because it allows the physician to look at
the back of the eye, the retina, to see if there are any
abnormalities. Make sure you tell your doctor if any of your
family members have had any eye diseases. 2) Wear
sunglasses which protect your eyes from UV light. Look for ones
which block out 99-100% of UVA and UVB rays. 3) If you spend
a lot of time on the computer, here is a tip: It is called the 20-2020 rule. Every 20 minutes look away about 20 feet in front of you
for 20 seconds. This can help to relieve eyestrain. 4) Include the
following foods in your diet for eye health: Carrots and other
orange colored fruits and vegetables containing beta
carotene. Leafy green vegetables like collard greens and
kale lower the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Eggs
– the yolk is the prime source of lutein and other antioxidants.
Citrus and berries are a powerhouse of Vitamin C which
reduces the risk of eye disease.. Almonds are filled with
Vitamin E which slows the progression of macular degeneration.
Fatty Fish like salmon, tuna, and anchovies, are rich in DHA
which helps dry eye syndrome.