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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 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
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]
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
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
We Invite you to CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…
Sunday 11/19/17 Monday 11/20/17 Tuesday 11/21/17 Wednesday 11/22/17
33rd Sunday OTCalendar RaffleRF K-5 & 9th & 10th grLoaves & FishesBlood PressuresCYO Kickoff andBlessing at 11AM MassCYO Games 1-9PM PC
Turkey & food collectionuntil 12 Noon ONLYat Rectory
CYO 6-9:30 Parish Ctr.
RF 1st - 5th 4-5:15 PM 6th - 8th 7-8:15 PMParish Center
CYO 6-9:30 Parish Ctr.
NOVEMBER 19, 201733rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, Nov 18th- Vigil 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Yolanda Caggiano Anthony Grumka
Frank Richardi, Sr Barbara Forsythe.The Raccioppi Family
SUNDAY, November 19th- 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. Thomas Class (30th Ann) Michael Timochko
Robert, Steven and Patty Thompson9:30 A.M. Judy Sousa John Clare
Anne & Mark O’Malley 11:00 A.M. Bartolo Siino Dino Cedrone
Joseph M. PetersonRafaele & Maria Sagonigro
MONDAY, November 20th -
9:00 A.M. Catherine Mc Donnell
TUESDAY, November 21st - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 A.M. Carolina Sanchez
WEDNESDAY, November 22nd - St. Ceclia9:00 A.M. Mary Sibilia
Stephen Matlaga
THURSDAY, November 23rd - Thanksgiving 9:00 A.M. Christine Jungblut
Pat LaBracioJoseph Mistretta Barbara Forsythe
FRIDAY, November 24th- St. Andrew Dung-Lac9:00 A.M. Paul Falkman
Theresa Smith
SATURDAY, November 25th - St. Catherine of Alexandria9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
SATURDAY, November 25th- Vigil Feast of Christ the King5:30 P.M. Yolanda Caggiano Liz Yavorski
Laura Zaborowski George Minto
SUNDAY, November 26th- Feast of Christ the King7:30 A.M. Pat LaBracio9:30 A.M. Grace A. Napolitano Brian Hawkins
11:00 A.M. Richard Hayward Ted SiekaMarco RamundoFerdinand A. Beyer (21st Ann)
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING
November 12th $ 8, 470. 25 Last Year $ 7, 369. 75
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for November“Christians in Asia” - That Christians in Asia, bearing witnessto the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace
and mutual understanding, especially with other religions.
WELCOME TO OLMOn Sun, Dec 3rd from 12-2PM in the ParishCtr. we will “officially” welcome Fr. Roberto,Fr. Milton and Deacon Kamil to our parishfamily. All are invited and encouraged toattend. So that we can prepare accordingly,
please let us know if you will be able to join us. We are also inneed of people to assist with the refreshments by donating atray of sandwiches and/or desserts (anything finger food) ToRSVP or to donate food, please contact Anne Roda Farrell973-727-6757. Please join us!
ANNUAL CONCERT A CHRISTMAS PRESENCE
Come join us and enjoy a Christmas PresenceConcert on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 3:00P.M. in the Church. The concert will beperformed by the Hanover Wind Symphony and
the combined choirs of OLM, and other Churches of Whippany,with a selection of fine Christmas and show tunes to get you inthe spirit of this holy season. Tickets are $15.00 per personwith children under 12 free Members of the Parish Council willbe at the church doors for the next few week-ends to selltickets. Tickets will also be available at the Rectory M-F from9AM - 3PM.
AD JOURNAL FOR CONCERTAds are still available for our Christmas PresenceConcert ad journal. Please consider assisting us tooffset the cost of the concert by purchasing one ofthe following ads: Full Page - $135; Half-Page -$85; Quarter Page - $50; Benefactor - $20; Patron
- $10; Booster - $5. Ads MUST be in no later than November30th. Please help us as we continue this wonderful traditionhere at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Thank you.
PANCAKE BREAKFASTThe American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a"Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser" on Sun, 11/278AM - 12PM at the American Legion. Breakfastwill include pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes,
sausage, coffee/tea/juice. Adults $8 Child $5. All are welcome.
Thursday 11/23/17 Friday 11/24/17 Saturday 11/25/17 Sunday 11/26/17
HappyThanksgiving9AM Mass Onlyin Church
CYO 9-9PM Parish Ctr CYO 9-9 PM Parish Ctr.GivingTree TagsAvailable
Feast of Christ the KingCalendar RaffleGiving Tree Tags AvailableCYO 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, Pat Fusco, Ann Y., Connor Davey,Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Susan Nicoll, Carol, Bob Bark,
Angela Cassano, Allen Lebo, Dominic Guida, John Stolfi,Giovanna Cinquino, John Jaczyinski, Jacqueline Gorman,Shane Hakes, Mike McLaughlin, Bill Van Hall, Pat Conforti,Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Robert DelPurgatorio, Michael,
Charles Realmonte, Roger, Linda Ann Celeste, Lucille Cocca,John Strumolo, Sr, Angela, Cara Coughlin, Shirley Smiecinski,Stephen Donnelly, Emma Carothers, Joseph Mascia, Mike,
Mark Herkert, James Giannetti, Lisa Compas, Marie,Colton Ford Petronaci, Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman,
Kevin Mulligan, Russell Cassella, Jimmy Hark, Audrey Sherry,Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Patsy Manna,Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil, Ann Granziel, Paul Comerford,Pat Rue-an, Lorraine Azzinaro, Justin T., Angel Lamontagne,
Melissa, Rpm, Assunta Less, Stella, Neal Spickert-Fulton,Generoso Giesullo, Irene D, Joe S., Angelina Martin, ML,
Anita & Armando Geroldi, Arlene Gentile, Wagner Estivalletti,Christine McGarry, Ann-Marie Andre, Mackenzie Cunningham,Theresa Pentz, Betty Deren, Raye, John Cordova, John Lenox,Beverly Fresco, Jean Marie Petrino, Elaine Gieger Bob FliegerMichael Rado, Jessica Hermans, Tom Baxterm, Bridget MurrayAnthony LaFerrara, Mary Geraldine McHale Belarmino Viegas,
Dolores Williams & Peter D’Alessio
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Frank Mares
..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
2017 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
IN GIVING, WE RECEIVE This time of year, as our nation plans to celebrateThanksgiving, let us reflect on how we use all of the gifts givento us by a loving God. Consider showing your thanks for allyour blessings by making a gift to the 2017 Bishop's AnnualAppeal. As we are reminded in this year's Appeal theme - InGiving, We Receive - your participation not only impacts thelives of tens of thousands of people in need, but it benefits youas well. Please make a pledge today! For your convenience,you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2017appeal.org.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURSThe Rectory Office will be closed this Thursday andFriday for Thanksgiving. The Rectory Office willbe open Mon-Wed 9AM - 3PM. Normal office hours
will resume on Monday Nov 27th from 9AM-3PM. Thank you.
LITURGY CORNERThis week we celebrate the holiday of“Thanksgiving”. Saying grace at mealtime used tobe a special part of the day for many families.
Most days I’m sure that many are eating in the car as theydrive their children back and forth to their activities, in front ofthe TV or if you are like me and eat working on the computer.Whether you hold hands around the table or stand behind yourchair, it can be a meaningful experience not only for yourchildren, but for you too! Here is a grace that you can use foryour Thanksgiving dinner (either take turns reading it, or runoff copies for everyone). It’s entitled “Thankful for EachOther” written by Joanna Fuchs “Dear Lord, as we gathertogether around this table, laden with your plentiful gifts to us,we thank you for always providing what we really need and forsometimes granting wishes for things we don’t really need.Today, let us be especially thankful for each other - for familyand friends who enrich our lives in wonderful ways, even whenthey present us with challenges, let us join together now inpeaceful, loving fellowship, to celebrate Your love for us andour love for each other.”
YOUTH CHOIROnce again we will have a Youth Christmas Choirthat will sing at the 4PM Mass on Christmas Eve.Practices will be on Wed, 11/29, 12/6 and 12/13from 4-5PM. It is open for anyone in grades 2-8th.
For more info, please contact Lisa [email protected]
OLM/ND CYO BASKETBALLThe CYO Basketball season begins today. Good luckto all the young men and women of OLM & NotreDame parish families. Let us keep them in our prayersas they begin another season of basketball. Good
luck to all our teams.
FAITH AT HOMEThe Church’s social justice documents make itclear that Catholics are to have a “preferentialoption” for the poor. This means that in order tofollow Christ fully, we must make helping the poora priority Adults: What sacrifice am I willing to
make this week to serve people who are poor and inneed of my help? Children: How can I use my “ talents”this week to help people in need? A Family Perspective:In today's Gospel, Jesus talks about the correlationbetween faithfulness and responsibilities. Family lifeprovides many opportunities to illustrate this connectionfor children. As children prove themselves trustworthy,they can be trusted to take on greater responsibilities.Jesus teaches us in this parable that when we showourselves to be trustworthy in small matters, we can betrusted to participate in greater matters of responsibility.As you gather as a family, take some time to recall howeach child in the family has matured and can now betrusted with greater responsibilities.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM“Christmas Party” 12/2 6:30 PM Parish Ctr; “Welcome toOLM “ 12/3 12-2PM Parish Ctr, Hanover Wind Symphony “AChristmas Presence” 12/10 3PM in Church
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS11/23 9th Annual Turkey Trot” Mrwstn; 12/2-3 “6thAnnualChristmas Creche Event“ Church of Christ Mrwstn; 12/3-4“Christmas Bazaar” St. Virgil’s, MP; 12/5 “The JoyfulMystery of God With Us” Women’s Advent Retreat 9-2;30PM St. Elizabeth Chapel, Convent Station; 12/6 “AdventRetreat” Sacred Thread Ministry, Loyola Mrwstn; 12/9“Miracle of Christmas” St. Ann’s Bus Trip Sight & Sound;12/9-10 “8th Annual Christmas Market” Assumption ChurchMrwstn; 12/10-12 “With God All Things Are Possible” NDAntioch Retreat 10th-12th graders.
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONThere will be a RF session Tues 11/21 from 4 -5:15 for 1st- 5th grade & 7-8:15PM for 6th-8th gradeA reminder for all 1st -8th gr parents - our Advent
Parent/Child Evening will be on Tues 11/28 from 6:30-8PM inthe Parish Ctr.. If you have any questions or concerns pleasecontact us: PreK-8th [email protected] or 9th & 10t [email protected]
2017 OLM FALL CALENDAR RAFFLECalendar raffle winners for Nov 12th - Nov 18th 2017
Sunday Marge Keller $ 100Monday Karen Reilly $ 50Tuesday Russell Mueller $ 50Wednesday Kerry Finn $ 50Thursday Greg Mills $ 50Friday Dick Larkin $ 50Saturday Denise Michalowski $ 50
Congratulations to the winners. It’s not too late to get yourtickets in. Remember, you must be in it to win it! Tickets aredrawn after the 9:30 AM Mass. Remember: YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!!!!
PATERSON DIOCESE ANNIVERSARYOn Dec 9th, we will celebrate the 80th anniversary ofthe actual date of the creation of the Diocese.(December 9th, 1937) All are invited to attend aspecial 9:30 AM Solemn Mass at the Cathedral,
celebrated by Bishop Serratelli, followed by a CommunionBreakfast at the Brownstone, Paterson at 11AM. Tickets are$40 pp and are available online at www.rcdop.org/breakfast.This is a wonderful day of Celebration for all of us living in theDiocese of Paterson! All are encouraged and invited to attend
.SECOND COLLECTION
This weekend we will be taking up a specialnational collection for Catholic Home Missions.The Catholic Home Missions Appeal providesmuch needed assistance to dioceses in the
United States and its territories that lack the resources toprovide even basic pastoral ministry to their people. CatholicHome Missions principally focuses on evangelizationactivities, religious education, ministry training for priests,deacons and religious and support of poor parishes acrossthe country. As a result of parishioners' generosity throughoutthe country, Catholic Home Missions impacts the lives ofmillions of Catholics each year. I thank you in advance forwhatever you can do to help your Catholic brothers andsisters as they learn about their faith and embrace the Gospelmessage of salvation through Jesus Christ.
ANNUAL THANKSGIVINGCOLLECTION
There are so many in trouble this year with the rising costs ofso many essential things in our lives. Once again we urge allin our parish family to enter into this opportunity to give so thatothers may be lifted up in spirit. We all have our moments ofpain and struggle but ours do not compare to so many oftheirs. This year we will be helping Our Lady of Victories/OurLady of Lourdes in Paterson to try to meet the needs of thehundreds of families who have so little. Turkeys and non-perishable foods may be left at the rectory on MON morning11/20 ONLY and placed in our parish truck by 12:00 Noon.Your generosity to others will come back as a blessing manytimes over to you and your families. Thank you!
LOAVES AND FISHES
Thank you to all of our parishioners whograciously donate to our food pantry eachmonth. This weekend is our monthly food
collection and all food items will be delivered to Our Lady ofVictories Church in Paterson. Any non-perishable items areneeded. If you forgot to bring your donations, they can bedropped off at the Rectory on Mon up until 12 Noon. May Godcontinue to bless you & your families for your kindness.
MARTHA & MARY MINISTRY
The Martha & Mary Ministry is looking for a few morevolunteers that would be available on a Saturday
morning for 60-90 minutes, one time per month. If you are ableto help, pease contact Anne Roda Farrell [email protected] . Thank you.
32nd ANNUAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Council #6904 of theKnights of Columbus will hold its 32nd Annual FamilyChristmas Party on Saturday, Dec 2nd from 6:30 –
10PM at OLM Parish Ctr. The party features terrific food,professional entertainment, raffle prizes, Santa Claus and anornament exchange for children. There is no charge foradmission. Rather, as is customary, admission is one dessertper family. Space is limited to 250 people and reservations arerequired. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to PeterGeorge 862-812-0835 or [email protected] byNov 28th with your name, a phone number, the number ofpeople who will be attending and the ages of any children.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
We are accepting donations for Christmas flowersagain this year. The flowers will be used to decoratethe Church and Chapel. If you would like to give a
donation for this purpose, either fill out the envelope in yourChristmas packet or fill out the form below and return it withyour donation either in the collection basket or to the rectory byDecember 24th. (please print clearly)
Donated by ___________________________________
Address:______________________________________
In Memory of:___________________________________
______________________________________________
Dear friends, This week the spirit of our traditional Thanksgiving celebration brings us together as a
community of faith and as a nation to give thanks to the One who is the giver of all the gifts wecan have in our lives. Many think that the meaning of Thanksgiving usually includes feasting, along weekend, football games and family reunions. For me, personally, this is one of the mostbeautiful and meaningful celebrations we have here in America. It is wonderful to cook theturkey and all the wonderful traditional recipes for Thanksgiving Day; however, this celebrationis one of the few times when virtually everyone prays Grace before the meal. This is what I findmost beautiful and moving about Thanksgiving.
We know that we need to be thankful for everything. Whatever we have is a blessing, agift from the Lord. We perfectly know that “without Him we can do nothing”. We rely on Him, onHis power, on His merciful love, on His tenderness and compassion. With our so limited wordsand prayers we give thanks to Him for being in control of our lives. He knows what is best forus; He knows how and when to respond to our prayers.
Thanksgiving celebration is not only a celebration of faith. This celebration is not onlyabout our relationship with God as believers. Thanksgiving Day brings us together as a Nation.It is part of the history of the United States; it is part of the American Culture. Thanksgivingtalks about the religious identity of America. “We are one nation Under God”, as well, said thefounding fathers of America in our Constitution. As a nation, we acknowledge God as our Lordand Savior. God can never be “out of the page” in America. He is part of us. We should neverforget that He is the One who should rule. God should be the foundation of every nation.America can never forget that God is part of us. He has to be welcomed and accepted by thepeople and by the government. God bless America! This is not only a song. It is a prayer; it isthe deepest desire of our hearts. The best way He can bless us is by being among us. As wegive thanks to Him on Thanksgiving Day, we should invite Him to stay with us. Let us invite andwelcome Him into our Nation, into our families, into our laws, into our schools and places ofwork, into our hearts and minds.
Thankfulness is much more than saying "Thank you" because we have to, or becausesaying “thank you” shows good manners. Thankfulness is a way to experience the world, a wayto perceive and a way to be surprised. Thankfulness is having open eyes to really see life withgratitude. Thankfulness means saying “thank you" to others and to God because we do notwant to take anyone or anything for granted. Those who possess the virtue of gratitude are trulyrich. They not only know they have been blessed, but they continuously remember that all goodthings come from God.
On Thursday November 23rd at 9:00AM, we will all have the opportunity to cometogether as a Parish Family to thank our Good Lord for the countless blessings we havereceived this past year.
This celebration becomes an opportunity for me to say thank you to all of you: our parishstaff, our volunteers, everyone who is involved in our parish ministries and every one of youwho support our parish every week. Thank you very much! May we all have a great and happyThanksgiving!
God Bless,
Fr. Roberto
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