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Reverend Sean Mc Donnell............................................. Pastor Lisa Dempsey................................................Pastoral Associate
Reverend Milton Camargo ................................ Parochial Vicar Vincent LoBello ....................................................... Deacon
Elizabeth Ventola .......................................... Academy Principal Reverend Francis Duffy .........................Weekend Assistant
Carmen Blandino .................................Parish Council President Edwin Peterson ..............................................................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
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 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]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 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 01/03/16 Monday 01/04/16 Tuesday 01/05/16 Wednesday 01/06/16
Feast of the EpiphanyReligious Formation
OLMA ResumesCYO 6-9PM
Religious Formation CYO 6-9PM
JANUARY 03, 2016FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
SUNDAY, January 3rd - Feast of the Epiphany7:30 A.M. Angela Cianci9:30 A.M. Eileen Smith-Stanton
11:00 A.M. Barbara Cummings Deborah Hopkins
MONDAY, January 4th - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton9:00 A.M. Cecilia Zetterlund
Theresa Morris (18th Ann)William Dunn (43rd Ann)
TUESDAY, January 5th - St. John Neumann9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
WEDNESDAY, January 6th - St. Andre Bessette 5:30 P.M. Josephine Fazio
Antonio AzzinnariMary (Peg) Guerin (18th Ann)
THURSDAY, January 7th - St. Raymond of Penyafort 9:00 A.M. Bernadette Duffy
FRIDAY, January 8th - 9:00 A.M. William T. Bolcar
SATURDAY, January 9th -9:00 A.M. Dorothy Cavanagh
SATURDAY, January 9th - Vigil Feast of Baptism the Lord5:30 P.M. Michael Falcon (13th Ann)
Giuseppe & Rosa Ignozza
SUNDAY, January 3rd - Feast of Baptism of the Lord7:30 A.M. Janis Kay
Mary Tortorello (26th Ann)Deceased Members of the Guerin Family
9:30 A.M. Edward Raguseo11:00 A.M. Thomas Farrell
AN INVITATION TO INQUIREThe Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) willbe beginning soon here at OLM. If you or someoneyou know is considering becoming Catholic, would
like to become Catholic or would like to complete their initiationthrough the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation and/orEucharist, please contact our Pastoral Associate, Lisa [email protected] or 973-887-0767. Anyone, 16 or older,is welcome and encouraged to participate
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING
Christmas $ 25, 421. 00
December 27th $ 7, 719. 50 Last Year $ 6, 857. 00
The Collection for the Solemnity of Mary and ChristmasFlowers will be in the January 10th bulletin. Thank you.
Blessingswith Health
and Happinessfor 2016
Love and Prayers Fr. Sean, Fr. Milton
and StaffJUBILEE- YEAR OF MERCY
" Pope Francis has asked every parish to celebratethis year as a “Jubilee of Mercy” that officially beganon 12/8 and will end on 11-20-16. During theupcoming year, we will be celebrating the “Jubilee- Year of Mercy” here at OLM. Please make sure to
watch the bulletin for upcoming events. How will YOU celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy?
2016 CALENDARSThe 2016 Calendars are available at the doorsof the church. Please help yourselves.
BAPTISM OF THE LORDNext weekend, January 10th, we celebrate
the Baptism of the Lord. We invite all familiesof those who were baptized during the yearof 2016 to join us for the 11:00 AM Liturgy
Thursday 01/07/16 Friday 01/08/16 Saturday 01/09/16 Sunday 01/10/16
CYO 6-9PM CYO 6-9PM Caring & Sharing Mtg10AM Ministry HouseCYO Parish Ctr. 9AM-9PM
Feast Baptism of the LordReligious FormationCYO Parish Ctr.Special Blessing for allBabies Baptized in 2016at 11AM Mass
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, Rita Tironi, Carol, Bob Bark,
Marian Marfan, Angela Cassano, Allen Lebo, Dominic Guida,Daniel Matakitis, Larry C, Carolyn Mangravite, Susan Nicoll,Giovanna Cinquino, John Jaczyinski, Jacqueline Gorman,Shane Hakes, Mike McLaughlin, Bill Van Hall, Luis Ripa,
Ralph LeFevere, Pat Conforti, Madeline Guido, Agnes Ryan,Jackie Olsen, Robert DelPurgatorio, Michael, Fr. Charlie,
Charles Realmonte, Linda Ann Celeste, Roger, Lucille Cocca,John Strumolo Sr., John Stolfi, Cara Coughlin, Kip Dangler,
Joyce Ann Michaelson, Shirley Smiecinski, Stephen Donnelly,Ronnie Noll, Tom Tomat Emma Carothers, Bob Roberts,
Colton Ford Petronaci, Mark Herkert, Gary Y, Joseph Mascia,Patrick J. Asay, Jr, Lisa Compas, James Giannetti,
William Bulman, Fr. William, Kevin Mulligan, Russell Cassella,Michael Smith, Randy Olsen, Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini,Michelle White, Patsy Manna, Bob Peters, James Rutkowski,Felisa Manlapig,Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil, Audrey SherryJune Surrano, Paul Comerford, Lorraine Azzinnaro, Angela,Bob Bartholomew, Neal Spickert-Fulton, Generoso Giesullo,Angel Lamontagne, Assunta Less, Anita & Armando Geroldi,
Antoinette Gleave, Wagner Estivalletti, Lee Campbell, Christine McGarry, Angelina Martin, Pat Rue-an,
Mackenzie Cunnigham, Arlene Gentile, Theresa Pentz, John Cordova & Jean Marie Petrino
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Dominic Albano
...A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
MEN'S CORNERSTONE XVI:"SEND DOWN THE FIRE"
Notre Dame will hold their annua Men'sCornerstone XVI, beginning on Fri eve 1/29 at 6:30pm & ending on Sat, 1/30 at 7:30 with a ClosingMass. Cornerstone is a unique retreat designed to
provide participants an opportunity to revitalize and deepentheir spiritual lives. The retreat lasts approximately 26 hours,All participants are provided sleeping accommodations at theparish, which helps ensure the spiritual continuity of theexperience for everyone involved. Register online atwww.ndcarmel.com. Registration donation: $50.
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LITURGY CORNERToday we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany - thecoming of the Wise Men (the 3 Kings) to visit the newbaby Jesus. (Just a little trivia, the King’s names are:Balthasar, Gaspar and Melchior). This is the day,
traditionally, that doorways of houses are blessed. I offer thefollowing prayer so that you may bless your home.
God of Bethlehem and Cana God of Jordan’s leaping waters, in baptism you bring us into your family. You wed us and embraced us as your beloved. May we fill this place with kindness to one another with hospitality to our guests, and with abundant care for every stranger. By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths of faith, hope and love. Then we will join the angels in proclaiming your praise: Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and forever. AmenA person told me about a story that if you hang your first 3Kings Christmas card each year above the door and leave itthere, you will never want for money. This person said thatthey do it every year and now have multiple cards hanging overtheir door. Surprisingly enough, they said that each timefinances got tight, someone or something came along to helpthem out. (Almost a little like tithing) They’ve grown to believeit is the 3 Kings! So, you might want to hang up your card fromthis year if you have one. I know I will! May the gift of the 3Kings and the newborn Savior enrich your heart and your lifethis day, and always. Happy Epiphany! Lisa
FAITH AT HOME “If you don’t have time to pray, you don’t havetime for anything”. Our fast-lane mentality is adeterrent to active prayer lives. But we can learn to
combine prayer and work. This may seem a surprisingcombination. Prayer is often pictured as a kneeling activity.However, if we wait for knee time, we’ll rarely connect withGod. St. Benedict taught his monks to always be at prayer, tosee every action as an opportunity to talk to God. Does Godwant us to keep the conversation going while driving the car- pool, walking the grocery aisles and stirring soup? YES! Enjoy your week and Happy New Year! Lisa
OPERATION SHOEBOXLisa Longo, one of our parishioners and a memberof Girl Scout Troop 570, is participating in a serviceproject for Operation Shoebox. They are collecting
donations of small items to be sent to children in third worldcountries such as : washcloth/soap in small plastic container,notepad and pencils/pens,/crayons, small bowls, cups, spoons,toothbrush with cover, toothpaste, small towels or tissue packetor handkerchiefs, items that would fit in a plastic shoebox. A box for donations will be in the Academy foyer. As always,your generosity is appreciated. Thank you from Troop 570
OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTSOLMA will celebrate Catholic Schools Weekbeginning on Sun 1/31 at the 11 AM Mass. Therewill also be a Scholastic Book Fair and a PancakeBreakfast. All are welcome and invited to attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLMCaring & Sharing “Valentine Dinner Raffle” weekend ofFeb 2nd & 9th. Please mark your calendars.
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONReligious Formation Sessions will resumethis Tues 1/5. Our monthly “Family Mass”for those in 1-8th gr will be celebrated next
Sun 1/10 at the 9:30 AM Mass. For more info pleasecall the RF Office at: 973-887-0767.
TEEN NEWSDuring Advent, the middle school ReligiousFormation children were invited to
participate in our For Jesus project. The children did eithera good deed for someone or they did a job at home forwhich they were paid. We had 49 good deeds/jobspreformed and raised $112. The money is going topurchase chickens for eight families through theSamaritan's Purse organization. We are very proud of ourchildren because they gave of themselves for Jesus thetrue meaning of Christmas.
ANNUAL MEN’S WEEKEND RETREATBeginning on Fri eve 1/15 through Sun 1/17,please join men from our parish family for aretreat at Loyola Retreat House in Morristown.
It will offer you a time to relax, reflect and get a fresh startfor the new year. It is also a time to pray, reawaken andgrow in our faith. The weekend includes preachedreflections for prayer, optional private consultations withthe Jesuits, celebration of Mass, the Sacrament ofReconciliation and Healing, and you may also pray theStations of the Cross either inside/outside, and so muchmore!. It is truly a wonderful experience and the cost is afree will offering of your choice. For more info, pleasecontact John Hendricks at 973-386-0291 or Brian O’Tooleat 973-884-1510.
MARION HOME PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM
Have you signed up yet for our Marion HomePilgrimage Program? We began our program onthe Feast of the Immaculate Conception 3 years
ago and we will still be continuing it. What better way tocelebrate the New Year than be journeying through it withour Blessed Mother. There is a sign up sheet on thebulletin board at the back of Church. We encourage andinvite each family to sign up for a week to bring OurBlessed Mother into your home. You will pick up Maryafter the 11AM Mass and return her the following weekbefore 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 and hisBlessed Mother. Keep a rosary, scapular and pamphlet sothat you can continue your journey with Mary, especiallyas we celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy.
CALENDAR RAFFLE NEWSCalendar raffle winners for Dec 20th - Dec 31st 2015
Sunday Mary Jane & Bill Wietlowski $100Monday Jeanne McLaughlin $ 50Tuesday Mark Farrell $ 50Wednesday Nancy Dolan $ 50Thursday Margaret Pollack $ 50Friday Mr & Mrs Ernie Klepetz $ 500Saturday Mary Gizzo $ 50Sunday Barbara George $100Monday George Coppola $ 50Tuesday Doris Augelli $ 50Wednesday Carmen Blandino $ 50Thursday Anthony Lentine $ 50
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyonewho participated to make our Calendar Raffle a wonderfulfundraiser for our Parish Family
2016 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLE
HELP NEEDEDWe are in need of volunteers to helpstuff envelopes so we can mail the2016 Spring Calendar Raffle tickets
to OLM Parishioners. We will meet on Thurs Jan 14th from 7-9PM at the Ministry House (white house directly across from theChapel). If you can help or would like more info, please contactDick Larkin at: 973-292-0760. Thank you.
ROSES FOR LIFEOn January 23d and 24th The Elizabeth Ann SetonCouncil Knights of Columbus will be having theirannual Roses for Life Drive at all the masses of OurLady of Mercy Church. This drive will be helpingsupport the programs at Birth Haven of Newton and
Several Sources Shelters, two organizations that providetransitional housing and all appropriate support servicesincluding medical for young pregnant woman. These youngdistressed pregnant mothers are made to feel wanted and lovedand are supported in a loving caring environment. These youngwomen often have nowhere else to turn to and these twoorganizations provide the help and emotional support needed.The little Rose appliqué we hand out symbolizes our support forLife in all of its stages and our carrying out of Jesus’ admonitionto “take care of the little ones”. So as you leave church on thosedays please help support the Knights of Columbus in this veryworthy cause and may God Bless you for all of your prayers andgenerosity. Please make any checks payable to K of C #6904.Yours in Christ, Elizabeth Ann Seton Council Knights ofColumbus #6904.
ST. PAUL INSIDE THE WALLSBeing Single, Being Faithful (35+) Whethersingle by choice or by circumstance, we must liveevery “single” day to the fullest. We can find
fulfillment in Christ and his Church by embracing theopportunities in the Church for spiritual growth, meaningfulservice, and a sense of community. Saturday, January 9 from10:00 a.m.-noon. Young Adult Mass with Bishop Serratelli:Young adults (Ages 29-39) are invited to join us for this annualdiocesan-wide Young Adult Mass at 5:30PM, followed by asocial with drinks and light food until 8:30PM. It is a greatopportunity for all young adults in our Diocese to come togetherfor faith and fellowship. Reasons to Believe: Why theCatholic Faith Makes Sense: Come here what Catholicsbelieve, why Catholics believe it and how it makes sense intoday’s world. Presented by Fr. Derek Andreson on Sat Jan 1610AM - 12 Noon. Catholicism from Scratch: Adam’s Apple(Humanity, Sin and Grace) A course in basic Catholicism forthose who need a brush-up, those who missed it the first timearound or those who never heard it before. Presented by Fr.Paul Manning on Jan 23 10AM - 12 Noon. For more info contactPat Terranella 973-437-9741 or go directly to the websitewww.insidethewalls.org
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