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 Dear Parishioners,

The tax collector in this story is a stand-in for us all when he acknowledges, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” A reminder that we are all sinners and how important it is for us to humble ourselves before God.

We live in a society where all too often people seek out their fifteen minutes of fame, frequently at the expense of others. Our prayer life should always emphasize humbling ourselves before God and others. When we allow our lives to be lived in service to others, we are humbled by the mere act of placing their well-being before our own.

Parents know what this is all too well when they are raising children and let them live in their own way through their own accomplishments. Proud parents stand aside and let their youngsters have their many important moments on the way to adulthood.

I have personally seen with sadness what happens when parents live through the accomplishments of their children to make up for some lost childhood achievements. The same is true in our relationships with God. All we have and covet already belongs to God. We are only temporary stakeholders in this world and an attitude of thankfulness and humility should underscore our every prayer so that we are deserving of the last line of this gospel and then we will have true treasure in heaven—all who humble themselves will be exalted.

In Christ,

Pastor

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.

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Mass Intentions for October 30 thru November 3, 2019

Intention for: Requested by:

Wed. (10/30) 8:00 a.m. Theresia Kluesanovitz Sr. Ann Augustine

Laura Redl Family

Thursday (10/31) 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish

Friday (11/1) 8:00 a.m. Memorial Mass*

Saturday (11/2) 5:00 p.m. Anna Savotok Jeff Britton Agnes Rudolph

Richard & Karen Greco & Family Linda Bell Harold & Mary Brophy

Sunday (11/3) 8:00 a.m. Bernice Vena Anatolijs Borovskis Rocco Recchione John Denison

Her Family Susan Borovskis Carol & Frank Mitarotonda Mary

10:00 a.m. Jim Carlon Agnes Rudolph

His Family Paul & Cathie Chupka

12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving for God’s Grace Mary Grace Namodo Mitchell

*Friday Memorial Mass at 8:00 a.m. for November: Father Cassian Miles O.F.M., Father Vincent Grogan O.F.M., Msgr. John Ryan, Edward & Margaret Earles, Honore & Edward Micone, John & Nella Vaccari, Ed Micone, Jack & Josephine McGorty, Roseann Bagot, Patrick McGorty, Sandy Mattera

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… Don Neuschaefer, Ann Kelly, Joe Piazza, Gary Marchese Jr., Baby Feeney, Sister Joanne Kokosinski, Donnie Stokem, Elizabeth Mattaliano, Jay La Russo, Joan Fitzpatrick, A.T. Frerichs, Anne Looney, Barbara DeSantis, Barbara Lopez, David Meyer, Catherine Gillio, , Trish Bello, Norma & Michael Massood, Susan Rush, Mary Anne Crowley, Marilyn Lane, Joyce Connor, Ray Jelliffe, Tom Olivo, Richard Johnson, Helen Nelson, Fr. Andrew Struzzieri, Edward Cutler, Neil Ascione, Sr. Ann Mazza, Nancy Braddell, John Healey, June Polidoro, Agnes Rudolph, Nick Roepke, Nancy Caggiano, Kevin Ward, Dorothy Nardi, Jerome Wicker, Linda Krauskopf, Jerry McKinley

The Sanctuary Lamp… is burning for the month of November in memory of Patricia Wanamaker at the request of her brother, Raymond Jelliffe.

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

ALL SAINTS DAY - A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST

MASSES 8:00 A.M., 12 NOON & 7:00 P.M.

ADORATION ON ALL SAINTS DAY WILL TAKE PLACE

IN THE CHURCH AFTER THE 8:00 A.M. MASS UNTIL 11:00 A.M.

REMEMBERING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS WILL BE CELEBRATED THIS YEAR AT ALL OF OUR MASSES NEXT WEEKEND ON NOVEMBER 2ND & 3RD.

THIS SPECIAL OCCASION WILL PROVIDE US AN OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER OUR DEPARTED FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE

PASSED ON TO ETERNAL LIFE. “ALL ARE WELCOME”

“A VOTIVE CANDLE WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO FAMILIES WHOSE LOVED ONES’ NAME APPEARS ON THE ALL SOULS INSERT IN NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN

Weekly Calendar

Sunday Oct. 27

Youth Group “Pumpkin Painting and Campfire” 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center

Monday Oct. 28

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 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday Oct. 29

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 Oct. 30

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

Thursday Oct. 31

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 Nov. 1

ALL SAINTS DAY

Rosary in Church – 7:40 a.m.

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Mass in Church 8:00 a.m., 12 noon & 7:00 p.m.

Adoration in Church until 12 noon

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.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: This is an electronic program that automatically deducts your offertory commitment from your checking account or credit card. Direct deposit can also be used to automatically deduct payments to our debt reduction fund as well as holy day offerings. Contact our Business Manager, Elena Walsh at 973-839-6020 or e.walsh@olcchurch.com.

If you are currently participating in our Direct Deposit program, please remember to update your credit card information if your card has been changed or has expired. Contact our Business Manager, Elena Walsh at 973-839-3444 Ext. 115 or e.walsh@olcchurch.com.

Financials

Collection October 20, 2019 Offertory…………………………………. $ 10,808.00 Loose Cash………………………………. 1,418.00 Direct Deposit*…………………..…... 6,908.00 Total……………………….…………. $ 19,134.00

*1st and 15th of Month Only

Fiscal Year 7/1/19 - 6/30/20 Collections – Fiscal Year to Date… $ 232,211.32

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

Secure the Future Campaign (2019-2024)

Pledges…………………..……………. $ 277,905.00

Stock….………………….…………….. $ 15,000.00

One Time Gifts…………………….. $ 107,795.00

Total as of July 2019…………… $ 400,700.00

Offertory and, if applicable, Secure the Future Summaries for January through August have been mailed. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Donnelly, Director of Stewardship, by phone at 973-839-3444 ext. 117 or by e-mail at j.donnelly@olcchurch.com.

Memorials

ALL SOUL’S ENVELOPES: All Soul’s envelopes commemorating the names of your loved ones will remain on the altar during the month of November beginning with All Soul’s Day, November 2.

SANCTUARY LAMP DEDICATION: The Sanctuary Lamp, located near the tabernacle, is a symbol of the “light of

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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.

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

YOUTH GROUP “AUTUMN FUN”: On Sunday, October 27th, Youth Group “Pumpkin Painting then Campfire.” You may arrive at the Ministry Center between 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Get picked up at the Ministry Center 9:00 p.m. We will supply pumpkins. Weather permitting, campfire will be at 8:00 p.m. Wear a smock or old shirt for painting and layers for the campfire! Please bring either a Halloween snack to share or a case of water, chocolate bars, graham crackers, or marshmallows. Also, bring 1 dry log (leave outside door in crate), a 3’ stick to roast marshmallows, and if able, $3 to Help Build a Home in Ecuador and/or 6-pack of applesauce for Eva’s Kitchen! 6th - 12th graders and your friends invited! Could use help from a few parents too! Donation of supplies appreciated: poster paint (watercolor) and paint brushes for pumpkin painting.

2ND YEAR CONFIRMATION SESSION: Sunday, November 3rd, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in church. If able, please donate $3 to Help Build a Home in Ecuador, and/or a 6-pack of applesauce for Eva’s Kitchen, and/or winter hats, socks, or mittens for our local needy and/or chocolate Santa’s for Eva’s Kitchen.

SERVICE-ALTAR SERVING: Jr. High and High School teens are invited to be trained as Altar Servers at mass. Serve 2 times per schedule based on your availability and schedule! The once a year training is on Thursday, November 14th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the church. Altar Serving also counts as service hours and can be used on college applications as an extracurricular activity too! Please contact Mrs. Palatucci 973-831-6488 or toocher@optonline.net

SERVICE PROJECT – EVA’S COOK: On Saturday, November 16th, OLC will travel to Eva’s Kitchen in Paterson to cook

lunch for 350 needy people! Teens are invited to carpool to help from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MUST RSVP: Mrs. Seraphine 973-417-3997 (TEXT) or Seraphine48@msn.com.

1ST YEAR CONFIRMATION SESSION: Sunday, November 17th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in church.

BUILDING HOME IN ECUADOR: Please support our Youth Group campaign to raise awareness and funds to Build another Home in Ecuador for a poor family! Many thanks for your generous donations last year!

YOUTH MINISTRY WISH LIST: White & color 8 ½ x 11 copier paper! Watercolor poster paint, art paint brushes, postage stamps, cases of water, individually wrapped snacks, markers, pens, sharpies, lined paper, 2 pocket 3 ring folders, blank name tags/labels, tape, 100-300 piece puzzles. THANKS!

HOLD THE DATES FOR YOUTH GROUP! Sunday, November 24, 2019

“Video Games, Open Gym and Thanksgiving Feast” Sunday, December 15, 2019

“Gingerbread Decorating & Movie” Sunday, January 19, 2020

“Movie Night” Sunday, February 13, 2020

Catholic Speaker “Jason Evert” St. Paul Inside the Walls – Madison

Sunday, February 16, 2020 “Valentine’s Contest & Dance Night”

SAVE THE DATE FOR TEC RETREAT “Together Encounter Christ” High School Juniors, Seniors, and Young Adults! Friday, March 6, 2020 4 p.m. until Sunday, March 8, 2020 1 p.m. at the BEAUTIFUL Star Lake Lodge in Bloomingdale!

Religious Education

MASS IN CHAPEL: On Tuesday, October 29th, Fr Mike will hold Mass in the Ministry Center Chapel for all our Tuesday students during CCD. I hope everyone is present for this special class!

2ND GRADE ON ALTAR: The next scheduled date for 2nd graders on the Altar is NOVEMBER 3RD - 10:00 A.M. Please remember to sign in. Children are welcome to sit up front.

NOVEMBER CCD SCHEDULE:

NO CCD CLASSES ON: SUNDAY, 11/10

TUESDAY, 11/5 & 11/26

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, October 28th. 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!!!!!

LEFT OVER HALLOWEEN CANDY?

Bring your leftover undistributed Halloween candy to Mass the weekends of November 2nd & 3rd or November 9th & 10th. The candy will be donated to Eva’s kitchen

on November 16th. Baskets will be at the front and side entrances of the church. Thank you!

FOOD GIFT CARD COLLECTION

With the holidays fast approaching, we ask for your donation to help those less fortunate. Now and through January, we will be collecting food gift cards to be used for parish families or anyone in the area who comes to us for assistance. Baskets will be at the entrances of the church. You can either purchase gift cards from your favorite supermarket or drop a check in the basket and we will purchase them. You can also bring them to the Parish Center at any time. Thank you for your anticipated generosity.

CONGRATULATIONS FATHER MICHAEL

On October 16, 2019, the Passaic County 200 Club Community Award was presented to Father Michael by Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost at the Brownstone. Father Michael is currently

serving as chaplain for the club and was recognized for his outstanding support and leadership within Passaic County and his service to first responders and their families.

SENIORS UNLIMITED REMINDER

TRIP TO CAMP HOPE

The Seniors Unlimited trip to Camp Hope is on October 28th. The bus will leave from the Ministry enter at 9:00

a.m. and return at 3:00 p.m. $12.00 per person includes breakfast, lunch and entertainment. If you are interested, or want more information, contact Angelo DiNome at 973-650-7544.

CORNERSTONE MEETING

Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Cornerstone Sisters Meeting at the Ministry Center - 7:00 PM.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING – THURSDAY 11/14/19

Altar Server training for new and current servers will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14th at 7:00 pm in the Church, beginning with a pizza party in the Parish Center at 6:30 pm. One date only so please plan ahead. Fr. Michael requests that all altar servers attend so this training session is mandatory. It will be a refresher course for current servers. After the new servers are trained, they will be put on the schedule. The schedule is usually a three-month period in which you may serve twice a schedule, based on your availability. You will be put with an experienced Altar Server (Trainer) to guide you until you are comfortable on the altar. One parent must attend……please!!!!!!!!! RSVP by 11/11 to slktheotr@optonline.net.

Diocesan News

2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL “FOR I WAS HUNGRY...”

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps support the significant cost associated with the education of our seminarians for the priesthood in our Diocese – such as years of room, board, tuition and other related expenses. Your gift today helps prepare our seminarians for the future. For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2019appeal.org. May God bless you for your support!

Community News

HELP SUPPORT CATHOLIC FILM!

A new film, Love and Mercy - Faustina, will be shown at 700 theaters across the U.S. for one day only, Monday, October 28. It will be shown locally at 7:00 p.m. at the AMC Wayne 14 Theater, 67 Willowbrook Boulevard, Wayne.

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