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

Today’s Gospel challenges me to “turn another cheek” to those who mistreat me. It’s another way of saying “treat others as you would like people to treat you.” When I am kind, friendly, compassionate and helpful, the blessings that come back to me are unmeasurable.

I already raised my own 3 children and survived their teenage years. As a Mom, I endured some unfair treatment. Afterall, when my kids were teenagers, they treated me worse than they treated the outside world. I dealt with them when they were overtired, confrontational, moody, had an attitude, were frustrated, disrespectful, overwhelmed, broken-hearted, when they pushed the boundaries, bickered, talked back, were untruthful, defiant or going through their awkward phase… Somewhere underneath it all, they knew that I would love them unconditionally, no matter what. What parent wouldn’t give their child the shirt off their back and protect them like a lion protects their cub?

When I was a newlywed, being in love was easy! Being a Mom of 3 young children, love was purely displayed. Having 3 teens, expressions of love were often misunderstood. Bill and I have been married for 37 years; we’re now at the “empty nest” stage for the first time in 32 years! I miss my kids terribly. Bill is almost 10 years older than me, which was awesome when we were young, but certainly a challenge now! I inherited my mom’s “energizer bunny” genes and I am married to a senior citizen! Yet, when I look around at mass, the real definition of love is seen in the elderly couples who hold hands and help each other into the pew and out to the car. That is an expression of love that’s endured a lifetime of celebrations and tribulations…together as soulmates.

I’m relearning a new kind of patience and compromise and gratefulness with each new day. Love and Christianity begin at home. I need to adapt to the changes in life’s stages and accept how the effects of aging are taking root in my marriage. Stepping up to the challenges of inevitably becoming a caregiver again is a new opportunity to express my love. Life is far from easy. Yet, life is full of blessings, often disguised as expressions of love…

Director of Youth Ministry

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.

THE

DONATION

FOR MASS

INTENTIONS

IS $15.00

FRIDAY

MEMORIAL

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Mass Intentions for February 27 thru March 3, 2019

Intention for: Requested by:

Wednesday (2/27) 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish

Thursday (2/28) 8:00 a.m. Joe Bores A Friend

Friday (3/1) 8:00 a.m. Memorial Mass*

Saturday (3/2) 5:00 p.m. Stefan Redl Andrea Onorato Lucille Kotran Dorothy Winum Sharan Leskowits

His Wife Pat & Rob Moore Loren & Patrick Ascione Daughter & Family Rogalski Family

Sunday (3/3) 8:00 a.m. Bob Touse His Friend, Gene

10:00 a.m. Onorina Dragone Paul Boniface Rustico Dimitui Stephen Cimis Christopher Monso

Elena & Ourelo Conte Cathy & Bill Hecht Jaina Vallarta Brad & Kathy Gibbons Springwaldt & Gibbons Families

12:00 p.m. Helen Cieslak Bishop Frank Rodimer William Prudenti

Roberta & Val Filatov A Friend Family & Friends

*Friday Memorial Mass at 8:00 AM for March: Father Cassian Miles O.F.M., Father Vincent Grogan O.F.M., Msgr. John Ryan, Edward & Margaret Earles

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 .… Louise Kelley, Joe Piazza, Don Neuschaefer, Gary Marchese Jr., Baby Feeney, Sister Joanne Kokosinski, Donnie Stokem, Joan Fitzpatrick, A.T. Frerichs, Anne Looney, Barbara DeSantis, Barbara Lopez, David Meyer, Anthony Gillio, Catherine Gillio, Margaret M. Carroll, Elizabeth Mattaliano, Remy Koks, Harry Lane, Dave D’Arco, John Healey, Trish Bello, Norma & Michael Massood, Susan Rush, Joan Springwaldt, Mary Anne Crowley, Tina Baquerra, Manila Azar, John McGorty, Allyson Hughes, Lorraine Rolandelli, Megan Boyer, George Tripicchio, Mary Opirhory, Lynn Perez, Sue Kelly

a time to be born … Caylee Kathleen, daughter of Michael Frerichs & Patricia Graziano was baptized this weekend.

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

ADORATION TO THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

Friday, March 1st (first Friday of the month) following the 8 a.m. Mass until 12 noon

in the Ministry Center Chapel. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quiet

time with the Lord!

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION - TUESDAYS MARCH 12TH – APRIL 9TH

Fr. Michael Davitti, a Xaverian Missionary, will be celebrating Mass on Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Mass will be followed

by a Scripture Reflection from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend!!

Weekly Calendar

Sunday Feb. 24

1st Year Confirmation Parents & Teen Session - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the church

Monday Feb. 25

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 Ministry Center

Prayer Shawl Ministry in Boardroom 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tricky Tray Meeting -6:30 p.m. in Ministry Center

Tuesday Feb. 26

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

Wednesday Feb. 27

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

Cornerstone Meeting in Ministry Center @ 7 p.m.

Thursday Feb. 28

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

Bible Study – 7:00 p.m. Seminar Room

Friday Mar. 1

Rosary in MC Chapel – 7:40 a.m. Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m. Adoration – following Mass until 12:00 p.m.

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 receive Holy Communion, we are willing to respond. Please let us know your situation by calling Harriette Peters at 973-839-8472.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: If you do not receive your printed offertory envelopes, please contact Joe Donnelly, Director of Stewardship, at 973-839-3444 X 117.

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 973-839-3444 Ext. 115 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 February 17, 2019 Envelopes………………………………… $ 12,289.00 Loose Cash………………………………. 1,145.00 Direct Deposit*………………….….... 7,081.00 Total……………………….…………. $ 20,515.00 *1st and 15th of Month Only

Fiscal Year 7/1/18 - 6/30/19 Collections – Fiscal Year to Date… $ 497,156.00 Budget – Fiscal Year to Date………. 519,999.00 Surplus (Deficit)…………………. $ ( 22,843.00) Debt Reduction Collection

January 2019…………………..……… $ 722.00

Fiscal Year….………………….………. $ 12,303.00

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION: If you are 70½ or over and have an IRA, the IRS requires you to take a required minimum distribution from your IRA each year. This distribution is added to your taxable income and increases the amount of taxes owed to the government. If you choose instead, to donate this distribution to a charity it will be excluded from your adjusted gross income This exclusion directly benefits both the taxpayer and Our Lady of Consolation. Please be sure to discuss this with your financial or tax advisor to see if it’s right for you.

Memorials

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

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

973-839-8638

Youth Group

1st YEAR CONFIRMATION PARENTS & TEEN SESSION: FEBRUARY 24, 2019. NO ONE EXCUSED. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (eat dinner before!) If able, please donate: Individually wrapped snacks, case water, 6 pack applesauce & Chocolate Bunnies for Eva’s Kitchen, $3 for Ecuador House, new wrapped toothbrushes, new travel-sized toothpaste, new wash/face cloth with tag on it, wrapped hotel-sized soap, small shampoo, kid’s stickers, quart sized zip lock bags, small religious pendants, medals, crosses, gift cards for Tricky Tray!

SERVICE PROJECT-BAKE FOR SALE: Teens are invited to get one hour of service by donating, baking and delivering 1 dozen cookies, brownies or cupcakes to Mrs. Dericks in the Ministry Center on Tuesday, February 26th to be delivered any time before 3:15 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the “Glut1 Deficiency Foundation.” MUST RSVP Mrs. Dericks 973-839-2428 d.dericks@OLCchurch.com

2ND YEAR CONFIRMATION SESSION: Sunday, March 24th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (SNOWDATE: 4/8/18)

1ST YEAR CONFIRMATION SESSION: Sunday, March 31st, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (SNOWDATE: 4/28/19)

PLEASE HELP “HEALING THE CHILDREN”: Volunteer surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, nurses and administrative lay persons will travel to South America to provide surgery and medical care to children in need at no cost to their families. OLC Youth Group will collect NEW: wrapped toothbrushes, travel-sized toothpaste, wash/face cloth with tag on it, wrapped hotel-sized soap, small shampoo, kid’s stickers, quart sized zip lock bags, small religious pendants, medals, crosses for post-surgical children in South America.

YOUTH MINISTRY WISH LIST: Individually wrapped snacks, packs of gum, blank Verbatim DVDs/cases, business envelopes, black Sharpies, pens, white/color paper for copier…gift cards for Tricky Tray! THANKS!

MAKING MORE TIME FOR FAMILY: Time is at a premium for today’s families! Many households are dual-income and children often have one or more afterschool activities that they’re shuffling between. Finding ways to spend quality time together can often feel impossible! With planning, you can make adjustments to spend more time together! Learn to prioritize! What’s more important than anything else in the world? FAMILY!!

~Attend mass together ~Have breakfast together ~Schedule dinner together ~Everyone help with meal time ~Do homework at kitchen table ~Say Grace together at meals ~Parents take off for school holidays ~DAYcations ~Make chores a family project

~Family Night at least once a week ~Take a family vacation ~Use social media to stay in touch each day ~Create a family icloud and everyone posts a photo each day of something they did ~Go for a family walk around your block ~Reminisce, look at old photos & videos ~Play games ~Watch a movie ~Post a BIG family calendar and update often

Religious Education

CCD OUTREACH- BAKE SALE! Please help us help the Glut1 Deficiency Foundation on Feb 24th, 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. & Feb 26th 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. during CCD classes by visiting our table of baked goods set up in the Ministry Center.

One of our 6th grade CCD students has been diagnosed with this genetic disorder. She and her family will be present both days to help with the bake sale and thank you for your support! If anyone would like to bake for the sale (great for Confirmation teens!) please contact Debbie in Religious Ed @ d.dericks@olcchurch.com.

2ND GRADERS ON ALTAR March 3rd- 10:00 Mass Remember to sign in

All should be present!

JOIN US FOR AN “OPEN HOUSE” AT CCD!! SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD (8:30-9:45AM) or

TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH (4:00-5:15) If you have a child who will be entering 1st grade next September or you know someone who is, we welcome you to visit one of our CCD classes while in session! Come check out our Ministry Center where classes are held. Meet our wonderful Catechists and visit the classrooms where our children learn the joy of knowing Jesus and what being a good Christian is all about. No need to RSVP, just drop in! If you do have any questions however, please feel free to contact Debbie Dericks by phone at 973-839-2428 or by e-mail at d.dericks@olcchurch.com.

ASH WEDNESDAY-MARCH 6TH All CCD students should receive ashes-

4:00 Ash distribution, in church.

We are in need of… “CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD” VOLUNTEERS

This Ministry has become an integral part of the 5 p.m. & 10 a.m. Masses! Young children love it as they learn about Jesus in a way they get!!

If you have been thinking, “what can I get involved in” … this may be it! Contact Debbie @ d.dericks@olcchurch.com for details.

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

Ministries/Activities For your daily Lenten reflection time…

Little Black Books Are Here! Little Black Books for 2019 are available for your

Lenten Prayer and Meditation at the church exits. Please note: The readings in this issue are different

from the readings last year.

PRAYER SHAWL: The next Prayer Shawl Ministry meetings will take place on Monday, February 25th (weather permitting). 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!!!!!

TRICKY TRAY MEETING: Our next Tricky Tray Meeting will be held Monday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center. New volunteers are welcome to help us plan for our biggest fundraiser of the year. We are also asking anyone who has empty baskets to bring them to the Ministry Center. We could also use fancy bins or decorative boxes. See the billboard page for donation information. Our success depends on you. Contact Kim Manza by phone at 973-945-3222 or by e-mail at k.manza@olcchurch.com to find out how you can help.

SENIORS UNLIMITED MEETING: Wednesday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. Presentation of Wayne’s Dey Mansion and historic sites of Passaic County. Refreshments will be served.

2019 CORNERSTONE RETREAT FOR WOMEN APRIL 5 & 6, 2019

The Women’s Cornerstone Retreat will be held on the weekend of April 5 & 6. If you have not yet attended a Cornerstone Retreat, please consider doing so for an enriching spiritual experience. Brochures are available in the church and in the parish center. Registration forms will be available in March. More information (including a video) regarding the retreat is available on our website.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Looking for a fun activity that anyone can enjoy and that’s easy to learn…Seniors Unlimited is looking for people who would be interested in playing or learning Canasta, Rummy Cube or any other games. This group meets on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the OLC Ministry Center. Come out, share in some fun, meet the rest of your fellow parishioners, or just come and check out! You’ll be glad you did. If you would like additional information, contact Lucille at 973-650-7396.

TRICKY TRAY 2019

“Tiptoe Through

The

Tulips” Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Brownstone, 351 West Broadway ~ Paterson, NJ $55.00 per person

JOIN US FOR A SPECTACULAR EVENING OF GREAT PRIZES, GREAT FOOD AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE!

Tickets will be available shortly

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

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