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Our Mission Statement “Recognizing that we are the Body of Christ, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of the Mountain is called to live the Gospel. We desire to express our commitment to this call through praise-filled celebration, which culminates in our being sent into the community to actively reach out to others. Thus, we seek to grow in Christian love.”
2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-4395 ~ Fax 908-876-3744 www.ourladyofthemountain.org
Staff Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode, Pastor cell 973-945-4045 email [email protected] Rev. Daniel Chajkowski, Parochial Vicar cell 908-455-2588 email [email protected] Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar email [email protected] Parish Bookkeeper – Joanne Solecki email [email protected] Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email [email protected] Ministries Altar Servers, Tara Ligos. .................................. 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Jim Jones ....................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ......................... 813-1982 Ch. Trustees, Herb Mitschele, Bruce Haskell, Al Leier Columbiettes, Nancy Lennon ............................ 852-9362 Eucharistic Ministers, Cindy Jones .................... 684-0661 Evangel.,Renny Hodgskin, Jim McMenamin .... 876-4395 Food Pantry Director, Traci Geraghty .............. 876-4003 Gift Shop, Fran Clary ........................................ 852-5779 Hospitality, Martin/Gerry/Brian Grogan .......... 452-5110 Knights of Columbus, John Clary ..................... 852-5779 Lectors, Chris Latran ......................................... 852-9341 Music/Choir Director, Robin Paradise… .... 973-600-7434 R.C.I.A., Nick Ardito ................................. 908-452-5434 Rosary Altar Society, Linda Richartz ............... 876-9601 Sacristan, Linda Richartz .................................. 876-4395 Ushers, Father Joe ............................................. 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head ................. 684-8399 Vocation Liaison, Father Joe ........................... 876-4395 Weddings, Kim Smith ....................................... 876-4395 Youth Ministry, ................................................. 876-5024 [email protected]
Parish Office Hours Monday ~ Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM Labor Day ~ Memorial Day
Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Rev. Msgr. Peter McHugh, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon Nicholas Ardito Deacon James Jones Religious Education Program Director: KellyAnn Tell 908-876-4003 email [email protected] Grades K-6 September ~ April - Sundays Grades 7-10 September ~April - alternate Mondays FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY during class times, on Sundays or Mondays, please call 908-876-5024
Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday 7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM
12:15PM Teen Mass, 1st Sunday of the Month, October ~ March.
Weekdays 9:30AM Monday ~ Friday Holy Days Vigil 7:30PM
Holy Day 9:30AM and 7:30PM Parish Registration: Registration forms are available in the office or can be found on the church website Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Saturday 4:15PM or by appointment. Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30PM (with a few exceptions). Please call the Parish Office to schedule a time. A Baptism Preparation class is required for first time parents. Marriage One of the parties must be a bona fide member of the parish for at least one year prior to making arrangements. Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Hospital Visitation Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the family is in the hospital or homebound.
SATURDAY January 21, 2017 5:00PM Paul Arabas Paul Shernce 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY January 22, 2017 7:45AM Rosaline, Kathy & Joann Peach 9:15AM Michael Schubick For the Unborn 10:45AM Linda Gallagher Michael A. Feula 12:15PM Maureen Garry Paul Uhl MONDAY January 23, 2017 9:30AM Paul Shernce TUESDAY January 24, 2017 9:30AM Mary Lou Smith Michael Kettler WEDNESDAY January 25, 2017 9:30AM Carl Hvid THURSDAY January 26, 2017 9:30AM Edward Shimkus, Sr FRIDAY January 27, 2017 9:30AM Respect of Life SATURDAY January 28, 2017 5:00PM John Whalen Michael Lipinski Diane Frey 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY January 29, 2017 7:45AM Quentin Wagner 9:15AM Nancy Penner 10:45AM Finn Ottoson Linda Gallagher Robert Froetscher 12:15PM OLM Parishioners
Santuary Lamp in memory of Deacon Pat VanOrman.
January 14-15 $ 6,459.99 Neighbors in Need $ 2,613.00 Total $ 9,072.99 Grocery Card sales for 2016 $93,110.00 with a profit of $4,655.50 Faith Direct Donations in December $10,696.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Reminder: If you attend Mass at either St. Luke’s or St. Mark’s you can drop your Our Lady of the Mountain envelope in the collection basket and it will be credited as your donation to Our Lady of the Mountain.
Faith Direct The twelve days of Christmas culminate with the celebration of the wonderful feast of Epiphany. I am thankful for all the generous gifts that you provide to our parish, but I realize that you cannot be with us every Sunday of the year. Please consider using our secure electronic giving program, Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process any offertory or second collections donations of your choosing. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ568 Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You, Fr. Joe
Mass Ministers
SATURDAY, January 28 5:00PM Fr. Martin - Dn. Jim Lector: Gertrude Daily Ministers: B. Anderson, B. & K. Hartman, B. Haskell, C. & M. Huson,
N. Ochwat, M. Parsons, K. Tell Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 7:00PM Fr. Martin Lector: Jason Solomon Ministers: Ann & Paul Greszczak, A. Lane, G. Wagner Servers: SERVERS NEEDED SUNDAY, January 29 7:45AM Fr. John Andrew Lector: Trudy Zielensky Ministers: M. & T. Sanders, A. & H. Solomita, S. Turick, R.
Zielensky, F. Puzycki, J. Clary, J. Hoff Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 9:15AM Fr. John Andrew Lector: Al Demarest Ministers: R. Nelson, J. Ryan, L. Richartz, J. White, E. Addeo, C. &
P. Brand, A. Demarest, F. Iervolino Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 10:45AM Fr. Ray – Dn. Tom Lector: Susan Baechtel Ministers: B. & C. VanStone, S. Baechtel, C. & S. Chajkowski, B. &
G. Grogan, K. Jusko Servers: Brendan Daly, SERVERS NEEDED 12:15PM Fr. Ray Lector: Anthony Marino Ministers: D. Balcon, K. Doskotz, P. Gieda, M. Gillespie, P.
Hodgskin, D. & K. Reagle Servers: SERVERS NEEDED
MASSES AT ST. MARKS
SATURDAY, January 28 5:30PM Fr. Dan SUNDAY, January 29 8:00AM Fr. Dan – Dn. Nick 9:30AM Fr. Dan – Dn. Bob 11:00AM Fr. Dan
January 22, 2017 ~ 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 21, 2017 Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of the Mountain, I will be marking my 10th year in Long Valley on June 13th. For the past six years I have served as your pastor as well as at St. Mark’s. I truly considered myself blessed to be able to minister as pastor to two very special parishes. I find it difficult to believe that I have been pastor of OLM for six years. The administration of two parishes has been a unique challenge and opportunity for me as a priest. As I get a little older I believe that it is time to turn the administration over to some else. After many months of prayer and reflection I asked Bishop Serratelli last July to allow me to retire in June 2017 and he graciously granted my request. The normal retirement age in our diocese is seventy (70) and this March I will reach that milestone (?). My formal date of retirement is Thursday, June 29. My last weekend with you at OLM will be June 19. There are other reasons why I am retiring and this has to do with my family. Over the course of the past several years three of my four nieces and nephews and their children have moved to Florida. This July I will marry my youngest niece who lives in Florida and after the wedding my sister and brother in law also plan to move from New Jersey to Florida. I intend to spend part of the year in Florida and part in NJ. I plan to be an active senior priest in both Florida and New Jersey and help in parishes as long as I am able to do so. As I write to you I am filled with several different emotions. Sadness, excitement, anxiety and adventure. I have truly felt at home at Our Lady of the Mountain Community. You have been very supportive of me over the past six years. I appreciate the response you made to the renovation campaign which took a lot of time and effort. Your generosity is well known and I considered it a blessing to minister among you during the past six years I am also excited about the prospect of taking a new path in my priestly ministry. I truly believe through my prayer that this is the right decision to make at this time. I also am anxious because I know my decision will result in change at Our Lady of the Mountain and change is always challenging. But change is always a part of our lives and can lead us to new paths and discoveries. Finally I also feel a sense of adventure. As many of you know I like to hike and I have not kept it a secret that when I do retire I intend to take a road trip to various parts of our country to see some great scenery, do some hiking and visit some friends and family along the way who live in various states literally from coast to coast. Of course these are my plans and I still trust that God’s will be done in my personal life. I wanted to let you know of my decision at this time because it is not a secret especially among my fellow priests and I wanted you to hear from me the reasons for my decision. I ask you to say a few prayers for me during the coming months. God Bless you, Fr. Joe
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK… When we are rooted in Christ, we are rooted in an ancestry of many who have gone before us. We stand in the light of the teachings that come to us from Scripture, and the teachings that come to us from the wisdom of the Catholic community. We stand in the wisdom of Jesus Christ, the one who becomes for us the person and hope in which we are rooted. WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC… We are Catholic because we believe: During the greater part of his life, Jesus shared the condition of the vast majority of human beings: a daily life spent without evident greatness, a life of manual labor. His religious life was that of a Jew obedient to the law of God, a life in the community. From this whole period, it is revealed to us that Jesus was "obedient" to his parents and that he "increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man." The Catechism of the Catholic Church 531
To All 9th & 10th graders Upcoming Service Opportunities
Teen Mass Details found on website under
Ministries/High School Youth Ministry Next Meeting January 25th
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Youth Ministry Coat Drive Have an extra coat hanging in the closet?
The High School Youth Ministry is collecting new and gently used coats (all ages & sizes!) for the Father English Center.
Hats, scarves, gloves, and all winter outer wear is also needed. Drop off in the bins in Gathering Room
Saturday, January 21st thru Sunday, January 29th. Any questions, please call the H.S. Youth Ministry office at
908-876-5024.
Kindergarten – 10th Grade
Grades K – 6 All Sessions today Grade 7 – Monday, January 23rd – 6:00 – 7:15PM Grade 8 – Monday, January 30th – 6:00 – 7:15PM Grade 9 – Monday, January 23rd – 7:30 – 9:00PM Grade 10 – Monday, January 30th – 7:30 – 9:00PM
Grocery Gift Cards This weekend Grocery Gift Card sales were $8,725.00 with a profit of $436.25. Gift cards are always available in the office during regular business hours. Please consider supporting our scholarship program for our graduating seniors and college students.
Female Self-Defense Class for Teens
Two girl scouts from Troop 94100 have created a no-charge female self-defense class for girls run by Washington Township police, with the help of the Township Rec Department. This class will teach physical techniques, security tips, and how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. Two 4-week sessions are available- one for grades 9-12, January 23rd through February 13th, and another for grades 6-8, February 27th through March 20th. All sessions are on Monday’s from 4:30pm-5:30pm at the Senior Center (34 East Springtown Road). If interested, contact the Rec Department by either calling (908) 876-5941 or emailing [email protected] to sign up.
Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers: Anthony
Arbolino, Arianna Anello, Vic Berzanski, Alex Birdsall, Barbara Blaine, Noah Bonita, Toni Brenner, Tim Burns, Joseph Caruso, Tony
Cassano, Ed Chmielewski, David Chung, Eric Clemente, Todd Copan, Gary Davila, Vito Dellibovi, Sean Dolan, Natalia Lyn Dreeland, Mary Ewanyk, Jayden Feichter, Maureen Foley, Pete Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Sylvia Granata, Jean Greco, Anabela Guerra, Andrew Honeycheck, Peggy Hoffman, Laurel Jilek, Debbie Kling, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Jillian Martin, Darlene McHugh, Betty Meyer,
Ed Michonski, Kelly Moncofsky, Jesse Nardone, Sean Nicolls, Charlie Noll, Tina Ochwat, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Terese Paragano, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Tory Pretto, Anthony David Pritchard, Deanna Procuito, Art Quails, Nick Ruggiero, Heather Ryan, Anne Sacco, Barry Sadloski, Dan Salerno, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Ed Scervinich, Judy Schellenberg, Connor Scott,
Connie Secaras, Paula Smith, Noah Stanzione, Janet Stockton, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Ellin & Frank Uhl, Lil Varga, David Waldmann, Ronald Warner, Theresa Watson, Allen Watts, Adrienne Werner, Roula Zanetta, & Issac Zujkowski We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for 1 month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin.
OLM Gift Shop 50% off Christmas sale going on now through Sunday, January 29th in our gift shop. Stop by and take a look.
New Eyes for the Needy The Knights of Columbus will be having an eyeglass recycling container in Our Lady of the Mountain's gathering space beginning February 1 through February 28. Please donate your used eyeglasses which will be given to the needy and be sincerely appreciated.
ST. LUKE CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL PROGRAM… Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year will be held during the months of January and February 2017 Tuesday through Thursday from 12 to 1 pm at the Preschool If that time doesn’t work, you can bring the Registration To the St. Luke Office Forms are located in the Gathering Room and Can also be accessed on the St. Luke website at www.stlukeparishlv.com Upon Registration, a $50 non-refundable check is required to Reserve your child’s enrollment. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at [email protected]
Wonders of Chocolate
The Long Valley Columbiettes are having a "WONDERS OF CHOCOLATE" afternoon celebrating Valentine's Day, featuring music
by Marianne Seiler and Rich Ortiz, to be held on Sunday, February 12 from 3 - 5pm at St. Mark's Parish Hall. Tickets will be sold after all masses the weekend of January 28th & 29th for a donation of $12.00. Delicious chocolate desserts, coffee and tea will be served along with a chocolate dessert auction. Proceeds will help fund various Columbiettes' charity endeavors. Please come and enjoy an afternoon of great music, wonderful chocolate treats and fellowship. Thanks for your support. For more information please call 908-852-3546.
St. Lawrence Pilgrimage St. Lawrence Church in Chester, NJ is sponsoring a pilgrimage to the Marian sites of Lordes, Spain and Fatime, Portugal from May 19th to May 27th, 2017. Father Nick Bozza will e the spiritual director for the trip. If interested, Please contact the St. Lawrence Faith Formation office at 908-879-6714. Registration and deposit are due by January 26th.
Department for Persons with Disabilities The 47th Annual Murray House Dinner Dance will be held at the Brownstone in Paterson on Sunday, February 19th at 6:00pm. This is the longest existing Annual Diocesan Event that supports Catholic Charities. Joe Duffy, retired Catholic Charities President, will be honored at this event as the Person of the year, for his nearly 50 years of service. Tickets cost $80 and are available at www.dpd.org/murray or by calling Chris Brancato at 973-406-1104.
March for Life If you would like more information on this year's March for Life, Friday, January 27th, you can contact Pat Gibbons at [email protected] or 908.414.0963 or Tom Sanders at 908.887.4504.
NJ CONSERVATORY BOONTON YOUTH DIVISION ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS FOR SPRING SEASON NJ Conservatory's Boonton Youth Division Choruses: Intermediate (grades 3-5) and Advanced (grades 6-11) have openings for new members for spring season. Interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church of Boonton, 513 Birch St., Boonton, NJ. Please call Conservatory at 973-402-2004 to make an appointment. Rehearsals begin at First Presbyterian Church, Wednesday evening, February 1, 2017, with end of season concert in May. NJ CONSERVATORY SYMPHONIC CHORUS NJ Conservatory's Symphonic Chorus began its 2017 spring season on Monday, January 9, inviting adults and teens to sing, with orchestra, at our spring concert in May. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 8:00PM at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ. Please call Conservatory at 973-402-2004. Leave your name, address, phone number, and voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) you anticipate singing; your call will be returned. Give us a call and come see us any Monday evening in January. John Corr Family Resources a project of the Religious Teachers Filippini is offering the Financial Peace University founded by Dave Ramsey. This isn’t your typical “money class.” Financial Peace University is practical, entertaining and fun! More than 1.5 million families and individual have taken FPU. What would your life be like if there were no worry or arguments about money? Learn God’s ways of handling money in Financial Peace University Course! The average family completing the course pays off $5,300 and saves $2,700 in just 90 days. That’s an $8,000 change in position in just the first three months! Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet or you’re a millionaire, FPU has something for you. Great for young married couples or even those engaged! And great for those retiring and working to set things right! FPU is based on scripture and is a proven plan that will work for you. Date: February 6 – April 3, 2017 Every Monday for 9 weeks (makeup classes available if you have to miss a week.) Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: Villa Walsh 455 Western Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 Contact: Sr. Mary Beth 916-202-6382 Price: $93 Scholarships available Register: On-Line https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/ Or email Sister Mary Beth [email protected] or call her 916-202-6382
Washington Township Recreation Recreation is offering FREE Income Tax Assistance from VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program. VITA offers FREE Federal and State Income tax preparation for SIMPLE RETURNS (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedules A&B). Those who qualify for this program must bring the following; 2 forms of ID, last year’s tax return and forms relevant to your last tax return. The dates are Tuesday, February 28th and March 28th. This program is by appointments only starting at 10:30am – 2:00pm. National Radon Action Month – Our health department in cooperation with the State of NJ is able to offer radon test kits* for the reduced price of $6.00 each (while supplies last). Results are sent directly to the home owner. Test kits are available at the Health Dept., 43 Schooleys Mtn Road. The Health Department urges all Washington Township residents to test their homes for radon during the winter. Please call the Recreation Office at (908)876-5941 or email [email protected] for more information and to set your appointment.
Washington Township Morris County In a never ending effort to improve communication within our Township, we are reaching out to individuals and groups and asking for help in spreading the word. Please share this information with your friends, neighbors, and organizations. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to ‘opt in’ to the following communication opportunities: Emails. Interested parties can sign up to receive emails from the Township. This is done through Google Groups. The Township will post information, and the subscriber can select how often they want to receive the emails – as we post them, or get a consolidated email once a week. There are three separate email lists that you can sign up for – Township Announcements, Recreation Announcements, and/or Senior Announcements. Visit the Township Website (www.wtmorris.org), go to the bottom right corner of the home page and select the group or groups you would like to subscribe to. Nixle. The Township Office of Emergency Management and other local Public Safety Agencies send notifications via the Nixle System. You can receive emails and/or text messages about power outages, road closings, and other public safety issues in our area. To sign up for Nixle Alerts go to the front page of the Township Website (www.wtmorris.org) and look for the Nixle Registration box on the right side of the home page. FaceBook. Both the Township and the Police Department actively post on FaceBook. ‘Like’ the pages if you are on FaceBook to receive announcements and notifications about programs, meetings, field closings, and other Township news. Follow ‘Washington Township Government, Long Valley’ and ‘Washington Township Police Department’ Website. The Township Website is a resource for events, news, and contact information. www.wtmorris.org.