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Reverend Sean Mc Donnell......................................... Pastor Lisa Dempsey ...........................................Pastoral Associate [email protected] [email protected]
Reverend Milton Camargo............................. Parochial Vicar Vincent LoBello ....................................................... Deacon [email protected] [email protected]
Elizabeth Ventola .......................................... Academy Principal Reverend Francis Duffy .........................Weekend Assistant
Carmen Blandino .................................Parish Council President Edwin Peterson ..............................................................Trustee
Margaret Mary Keller.....................................................Trustee
RECTORY & ST. MARY’S CEMETERY OFFICE 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from 9a.m—3p.m. Monday—Friday
Phone: 973-887-0050 Fax: 973-887-0991 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.ourladyofmercyparish.com [email protected]
OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY 90 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-2611 Fax: 973-887-6629 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.olmacademy.com
RELIGIOUS FORMATION 9 Parsippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0050 Fax: 973-887-0991 E-Mail: [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-Mail: [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-mail: [email protected]
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 p.m. 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 p.m. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
The Parish Community celebrates this Sacra-ment at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.
WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…
THE LORD’S DAY
Saturday Evening......................................................... 5:30 p.m. Sunday Morning .............. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays..................................................................... 9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning ......................................9:00 a.m. (Novena)
Holyday Eve................................................................. 5:30 p.m. Holydays ................................ 6:30 a.m. (Chapel), & 12 Noon
Sunday 02/19/17 Monday 02/20/17 Tuesday 02/21/17 Wednesday 02/22/17
7th Sunday OTLiturgy of the Word forChildren 11AM MassCYO 6-9PM
President’s DayRectory & OLMAClosed for the HolidayK of C Free ThrowParish Ctr 6-9PM
RF Session 1st - 8th gradesParish Council Mtg7PMMinistryHouse
Morris View BakersCYO Parish Ctr 6-9PMAdult Choir 7PM
FEBRUARY 19, 2017SEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, February 18th- Vigil 7th Sun of Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Ken Holzer
Norman MillsRita Dambach (2nd Ann)
SUNDAY, February 19th - 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. Robert, Steven & Patty Thompson 9:30A.M. Katherine Nichols
11:00 A.M. Eugene D’AltruiDenis A. RogersHelen GandocsJoseph M. Peterson
MONDAY, February 20th - Presidents Day
9:00 A.M. Anna MaresTheresa Johncocks
TUESDAY, February 21st - St. Peter Damian 9:00 A.M. Catherine & Martin Mc Donnell
12:00 P.M. Special Intention of Healing for Jake Ray
WEDNESDAY, Feb 22nd- The Chair of St. Peter the Apotsle9:00 A.M. Sal Bruttaniti
THURSDAY, February 23rd- St. Polycarp 9:00 A.M. Phyllis & Thomas Ryan
FRIDAY, February 24th-9:00 A.M. Joseph Rubacky
Barbara CastagnaHelen Vnencak 20th Ann
SATURDAY, February 25th - Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
SATURDAY, February 25th- Vigil 8th Sun of Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Alan Siegel
Frank Sibilia (33rd Ann)Mary Rapisardi (1st Ann)
SUNDAY, February 26th - 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. John Papenberc9:30A.M. Deceased Members of the K of C #6904
11:00 A.M. Helen Lopata (1st Ann)John McCann (20th Ann)Maureen O’ConnorSr. Regina Meehan, S.S.J.
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING
February 12th $ 6, 356. 00 Last Year $ 7, 335. 00
Most of us are so busy every day that we barelycomplete the basic demands and tasks of dailyliving. We might even find ourselvesthinking/saying/being satisfied with taking care oflife with a "lick and a promise." The gospelchallenges us to go about living with a greaterpurpose. Jesus is hardly a model for giving thingsa "lick and a promise," but rather for walking the
extra mile. For example, he looked at the hated Romans andpagans and saw not enemies but children of God. He saw lepersnot as outcasts but as those deserving compassion and care. Hehanded over not his cloak but his very life. In all these and otherways he made visible the Father's holiness and perfection. Gospelliving calls us to readjust radically how we live. We are not to besatisfied with minimums, not to be stuck in socially accepted ways ofresponding to others, and not to be limited in our loving. We readjustour way of living by paying much more attention to the way Jesushimself lived. The poor, the sick, the downtrodden, the needy,enemies, those who persecute us -indeed, our very own familymembers, coworkers, and friends - all cry out to us for our loveand care. This is how, concretely, we respond to Jesus' commandto "be perfect."
Love and PrayersFr. Sean
INCREASED OFFERING PROGRAMThank you to all parishioners who have completedand submitted their Commitment Card to the
church. For those parishioners who have not yet had theopportunity to submit their card, a letter will be mailed to youwith a personalized Commitment Card. It is important that allparishioners complete a Commitment Card as we will bemailing out a Summary Report of the program and need allcommitments accounted for in this report. If you have anyquestions, please contact the parish office at 973-887-0050.We also encourage all parishioners to consider our electronicgiving method and to setup your reoccurring offertory giftselectronically. Please use the scan code on the back of thebrochure, or simply visit our website atourladyofmercyparish.com.
OLM CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTSThe contribution statements for the year ending Dec31 2016 are now available. Please contact theRectory at 973-887-0050 or email our Finance
Manager at: [email protected] if you need a copy for yourrecords. Online Donors can pull their own statements bylogging into your Online Giving donor account.
Thursday 02/23/17 Friday 02/24/17 Saturday 02/25/17 Sunday 02/26/17
CYO Parish Ctr. 6-9PMAdult Choir 7PMWPHS Musical
CYO Parish Ctr. 6-9PMWPHSMusical
First Reconciliation11AM in ChurchCYO 9AM - 9PM WPHS Musical
8th Sunday OTRF Session K-5th & 9th & 10th CYO 6-9PM
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,Joyce Ann Michaelson, Stephen Donnelly, Ronnie Noll, Gary YEmma Carothers, Bob Roberts, Joseph Mascia, Mark Herkert,
Colton Ford Petronaci, James Giannetti, Patrick J. Asay Jr,Lisa Compas, Bob Peters, William Bulman, Kevin Mulligan,Russell Cassella, Jimmy Hark, Audrey Sherry, Randy Olsen,Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Patsy Manna,Chris Surrago, Felisa Manlapig, Richard Virgil, June Surrano,
Paul Comerford, Lorraine Azzinaro, Pat Rue-an, Melissa,Angel Lamontagne, Neal Spickert-Fulton, Generoso Giesullo,Assunta Less, John, Arlene Esposito, Audrey Safin, Bill Sasso
Anita & Armando Geroldi, Arlene Gentile, Angelina Martin, Wagner Estivalletti, Terry, Christine McGarry, Ann Granziel,
Mackenzie Cunningham, Theresa Pentz, Betty Deren, Ann-Marie Andre, John Cordova, Beverly Fresco, Barbara S.,
Jean Marie Petrino, Joe Salinari, Mary Payack, Justin T.,Jessica Hermans, Elaine Gieger, Michael Rado, Fr. Ray,
Anthony LaFerrara and Frank Mares
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially
Deacon Kenneth Weaver & Rev. John E. Mushinsky
..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
OLM 2017 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEHave you sent in your Calendar Raffle tickets yet?Better get them in soon! We start picking winnerson the first Sunday of March. You could be one of
the winners! Remember, there are 92 chances to win, plusyou can become a multiple winner too. Just drop your ticketsinto the collection basket during Mass, or send them or dropthem off to the Rectory (mark the envelope “Calendar Raffle”).If you need more tickets, they are available in the Rectory. YOU must be in it to win it!
LOAVES AND FISHESThank you to all of our parishioners who graciouslydonate to our food pantry each month. Nextweekend is our monthly food collection. Any non-perishable items are needed. May God continue to
bless you & your families for your kindness.
LITURGY CORNERHere are four reasons to refresh your enthusiasmfor attending Mass: 1. Meet God in the flesh.Just because you don’t feel the rush of the HolySpirit or see a radiant light doesn’t mean nothing
is happening at Mass. He is there in the flesh. 2. You’re abaptized person needed by your community: “For wheretwo or three are gathered together in my name, there am I inthe midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). We help worship God justby being there. 3. You get something to take home withyou. The homily joins the Gospel message with the here andnow of our lives. Its purpose is to give us something to thinkabout and act on in the coming week. 4. “Do this in memoryof me” is one of the only direct orders Jesus gave to hisfollowers. This means God is the one who initiates thisencounter with us. And when God asks us to do something,we should do it! Have a blessed week! Lisa
FAITH AT HOME
Christians are called to live by the wisdom offaith, not by the wisdom of the world. This meansshowing love in place of hate, generosity inplace of selfishness. Adults: What is one thing I
can do this week to remember to respond to hostilesituations with love rather than anger or frustration?Children: What is one thing I can do this week to begenerous instead of selfish? A Family Perspective: Familylife teaches us many things. It is often at home that welearn practical skills such as cooking, riding a bike, andmaking repairs. Talk about some of the things that themembers of your family have learned to do at home. Wealso learn about caring at home. Talk about times whenyou have learned a lesson about sharing, forgiving, orloving through an experience that happened at home.Talk about how love is the most important thing a familycan share with one another. Explain that it is the same inGod’s family. Read aloud this Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew5:38–48. Talk about how Jesus tried to teach his discipleshow to love others beyond those who are closest tothem. Jesus tells them to love even their enemies. Asmembers of God’s family, we are called to do the samething. Talk about some concrete ways you can “love yourenemies and pray for those who persecute you”. Remindyour children that Jesus does not expect us to be perfect.Jesus knows that we are human and will not always doeverything correctly. Explain that what Jesus wants us todo is to love others as if they were Jesus himself. If wereach out in love to others, we are doing exactly whatJesus did. That is what perfection looks like. In the home:Each day this week, go out of your way to sharesomething you really love with other family members. Inthe workplace or in school: Practice being kind this week:Open doors for people with their hands full; complimentothers on their appearance; make coffee when the pot isempty. And don’t look for praise! May you and yourfamily have a wonderful and blessed week! Lisa
OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTSOLMA’s upcoming events: Tricky Tray 3/26/17 12:30 inour Parish Ctr.For more info or a tour of our Academy,please call. 973-887-2611.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLMPre-Cana 3/11; St. Patrick and St. Joseph Bake Sale3/18-19; Please join us and watch for additional infoabout upcoming events!
RELIGIOUS FORMATION RF Sessions resume on Tues 2/21 for 1st -8th and on Sun 2/26 for PreK - 5th & 9th & 10th
grades. A reminder for 2nd gr parents that the Celebrationof First Reconciliation will be on Sat 2/25 at 11AM in theChurch For more info, please contact the Rectory 973-887-0050 or email [email protected]
As part of their preparation for First Eucharist, thechildren and their families listed below will present thegifts at the following liturgies this weekend
9:30 Leah Hubbard11:00 Shane Rodgers
MARION HOMEPILGRIMAGE PROGRAM
2017 is the 100th Anniversary of the Marianapparitions in Fatima. Have you signed up yetfor our Marion Home Pilgrimage Program?
Our program began on the Feast of the ImmaculateConception 4 years ago and still continues today. A sign-up sheet can be found on the bulletin board at the back ofChurch. We encourage and invite each family to sign upfor a week to bring Our Blessed Mother into your home.You will pick up Mary after the 11AM Mass and returnbefore the 5:30 PM Mass. During the week that Maryspends with in your home, take the time to deepen yourrelationship with Jesus through His Blessed Mother. Praythe rosary together as a family, place a prayer request inthe prayer journal and be drawn closer to Our Lord andHis Blessed Mother. Keep a rosary, scapular andpamphlet so that you can continue your journey withMary.
GOOD FRIDAYThis year we will have a “livepresentation” of the Stationsof the Cross on Good Friday
beginning at 8PM. If you are interested in participating inthis prayerful and moving look into the differentcharacters that were there that Friday and hear their“voice” and how it affected them. We are in need of manyhands to make this happen. We need people to play themain characters (don’t worry you won’t have to memorizeanything), non-speaking parts, and those who can helpwith wardrobe, set design and other technical assistance.If you are interested or would like to find out moreinformation, please contact our Pastoral Associate, LisaDempsey at [email protected] call 201-218-8145. In order for us to present this to ourparish family, we NEED your help.
LENT 2017 AT OLMAsh Wednesday , March 1st, is only 10 days away!We have some programs we will be holding for Lenthere at OLM. Our annual “Fish Fry” will be held onAsh Wednesday and Good Friday, prepared by ourown K of C #6904. “Welcome Home to Healing”our Diocesan-wide program to receive theSacrament of Reconciliation at any Church in the
Paterson Diocese from 7-8:30 PM. (Ours will be held in theChapel). Stations of the Cross will be held at 7PM in theChapel each Friday of Lent. Our Health Ministry will be offering“Journey With Jesus to Jerusalem” - an opportunity to pray,meditate and also “walk” (or another cardio exercise) with us toJerusalem. Depending on how long you “work out”, it will equal anumber of steps, which we will then tally, showing how close weare to Jerusalem. Additional info about signing up will be in nextweekend’s bulletin. Once again we will offer our “ Reflectionson the Lenten Gospels”. All are invited to a weekly LentenScripture program focussing on the Sunday Gospels. Eachweek, we will reflect on the Gospel for the following Sunday.What is the background story of the Gospel and why is itincluded as part of Lenten Scripture. In our discussions andsharing of thoughts we will gain insights into what this “Word ofGod” means to each of us in our daily lives. Lent is a time togrow in our faith. An understanding of these Gospel readingswill help us to become more deeply involved in the spirit andmeaning of Lent. This weekly one hour program is beingpresented by Frank Miles whom you may know as one of ourCatechists and an occasional Lector and Eucharistic Minister.He is currently studying Catholic Theology, Philosophy, andChurch History so can bring interesting and informative insightsto the Gospels. The first session is on Thurs 3/2 at 7PM in theParish Ctr. Please journey with us each Thurs during Lent forthis lively and informative program. Lenten Penance Service onMon 4/3 at 7:30 PM in the Church.
ST. PATRICK DAY PARADE NYCGet your GREEN ON! Everyone’s Irish onSt. Patrick’s Day !! The Hanover TownshipRecreation Department is sponsoring a bustrip to New York City for the St. Patrick’sDay Parade on Friday 3/17 at 930am toreturn approximately 630-7pm. Drop off andpick up to be around 65th street
Reservations are required by calling the Recreation Center at973-428-2463. The cost for roundtrip is $20 and includes coffee,donuts and Music. For more information call, Barbara Freda973-769-5310.
K OF C ANNUAL ST. PATRICK DANCE
Our K of C will hold their annual St.Patrick Dance on Sat 3/11 from 6:30-11:30 at the American Legion Hall. Thecost is $45pp which includes dinner,
dancing and beverages. A portion of the proceeds will bedonated to the Hermans Family. Space is limited, so make sureto get your tickets early! There will be NO TICKETS sold at thedoor. You can mail your payment to K of C 44 Karla Dr.Whippany NJ 07981, made out to Knights of Columbus #6904.For more info, call 973-722-9703 or [email protected] All are welcome and invited to join us aswe celebrate this special and fun annual event.
MORRIS VIEW BAKERS Morris View Bakers is this Wednesday 2/22.Baked goods must be delivered to the Rectory by12PM. If you need to drop it off before 9AM,simply place it in the plastic bin on the porch of
the rectory. It would be helpful to note what the baked goods areand what the ingredients are. Thank you for giving a little specialtreat to the residents of Morris View Nursing Home. They trulyappreciate your generosity. Thank you!
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