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Sunday 12/10/17 Monday 12/11/17 Tuesday 12/12/17 Wednesday 12/13/17
2nd Sunday AdventCoffee And...Calendar RaffleRF 9-10th gr onlyand attend 11AM MassHanover Wind Symphony3PM in Church
CYO 6-9:30 Parish Ctr. Arden Courts 10:30AMCare One 11AMRF
Youth Choir 4:30PMAdult Choir 7PMMinistry House
CYO 6-9:30 Parish Ctr.
DECEMBER 10, 2017SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SATURDAY, December 9th- Vigil Second Sunday of Advent5:30 P.M. Anthony Grumka Kathy Herbert
John X. Ascione (8th Ann) Helen Vornehm
SUNDAY, December 10th - Second Sunday of Advent7:30 A.M. The Vezzosi Family
William Hanrahan9:30 A.M. Ann Coghlan (67th Ann) Martha Daly
11:00 A.M. Martin T. Keating, Jr. John E. SherzerCarmine & Molly LaFalce Mary & Joseph Braviak
MONDAY, December 11th - St. Damasus
9:00 A.M. Paul SkibicJacob Michaluk
TUESDAY, December 12th - Our Lady of Guadalupe 9:00 A.M. Dorothy Cavanagh (41st Ann)
Special Intention for Anne Naused
WEDNESDAY, December 13th - St. Lucy9:00 A.M. Pat LaBracio
Msgr. Frank Ferrioli (3rd Ann)
THURSDAY, December 14th- St. John of the Cross 9:00 A.M. Ann Coghlan (67th Ann)
FRIDAY, December 15th- 9:00 A.M. Richard Zutterlund Anna Russin
Donohue & Armbruster Families
SATURDAY, December 16th - 9:00 A.M. Frank Payack, Jr. Joseph Rubacky
SATURDAY, December 16th- Vigil Third Sunday of Advent5:30 P.M. Jamilyn Brierly Robert Grobarz
Dianne ZimmermanAndrew Molitoris, Sr (83rd Ann)Theresa & Cesare CaprioNicholas & Mary Caprio
SUNDAY, December 17th - Third Sunday of Advent7:30 A.M. Harry & Leila Sago
Robert, Steven and Patty Thompson9:30 A.M. Frank Cocca (24th Ann) Mary Nugent
Thomas & Veronica Bolcar and their sonsBill Joe and Paul Bolcar
11:00 A.M. Catherine & Henry NollVera & Clarence EphronSpecial Intention for Matthew Neptun
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING
December 3rd $ 6, 670. 00Last Year $ 6, 287. 00
2nd Collection $ 1, 446. 00
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for December“The Elderly” - That the elderly, sustained by families and
Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experienceto spreading the faith and forming the new generation..
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULEDec 16/17 Giving Tree Gifts Due Cookies with Santa
after 11AM Mass in the link
Dec 18th Advent Penance Service 7:30 PM in ChurchDec 20th Simbang Gabi Novena Mass 7PM in ChurchDec 23/24 4th Sunday Advent 5:30/7:30/9:30/11:00Dec 24th Christmas Eve - 4 PM, 8 PM & 10 PM MassDec 25th Christmas Day - 7:30 AM & 11AM only
ANNUAL CONCERT A CHRISTMAS PRESENCE
Come join us and enjoy a Christmas PresenceConcert this Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 3:00P.M. in the Church. The concert will be performedby 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 and may be purchased at the door.
ONLINE GIVINGElectronic Giving is an easier, more secure wayto make your regular contributions to ourChurch through automated giving. Reasons to
sign up for Electronic Giving: 1. No need to write checks orbring cash to church. 2. Peace-of-mind knowing that the churchis receiving your contribution even if you are unable to attend.3. More secure than checks. 4. All contributions are recordedfor you on your bank statements with date of settlement. 5. ITCOSTS YOU NOTHING!! (This is a wonderful way tosupport the parish during the holiday season) Sign UpToday. Call the Rectory at 973-887-0050 or click the onlinegiving button on our website: www.ourladyofmercyparish.com Thank you for your continued support of our parish family withyour time, talents and treasures
Thursday 12/14/17 Friday 12/15/17 Saturday 12/16/17 Sunday 12/17/17
CYO 6-9:30 PM PC CYO 6-9:30 PM PC CYO 9AM - 9PMBlood PressuresLoaves & Fishes
3rd Sunday AdventCalendar RaffleRF K-5h gr onlySanta Visits OLM BP & Loaves & Fishes
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, Connor Davey,Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Susan Nicoll, Carol,
Angela Cassano, Bill Van Hall, Dominic Guida, John Stolfi,Giovanna Cinquino, Mike McLaughlin, Pat Conforti, Angela,
Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Irene D, Charles Realmonte, Roger,Linda Ann Celeste, Lucille Cocca, John Strumolo, Sr,
Cara Coughlin, Stephen Donnelly, Emma Carothers, Joe S., Joseph Mascia, Mark Herkek, James Giannetti, Lisa Compas,
Colton Ford Petronaci, Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman,Kevin Mulligan, Stella, Jimmy Hark, Audrey Sherry, Justin T.,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,
Assunta Less, Bridget Murray, Neal Spickert-Fulton, Raye,Generoso Giesullo, Arlene Gentile, Angelina Martin, Mike,
Anita & Armando Geroldi, Tim Baxterm, Wagner Estivalletti,Christine McGarry, Ann-Marie Andre, Mackenzie Cunningham,
Theresa Pentz, Betty Deren, John Cordova, Beverly Fresco,Bob Flieger, Jean Marie Petrino, John Lenox, Michael Rado,Elaine Gieger, Jessica Hermans, Marie, Anthony LaFerrara,Peter D’Alessio, Mary Geraldine McHale, Belarmino Viegas,
Dolores Williams, Megan Fennie & John Yacat
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Anthony Yavorski
..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
As you plan to celebrate the joy of theChristmas season by giving gifts to your
friends and loved ones, there is one gift that you can give totens of thousands of people. It does not require ten thousandname tags or ten thousand bows. All that’s needed is acompleted pledge card to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal or an on-line gift at www.2017appeal.org Say “Merry Christmas” to somany of your brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Patersonwho need some hope and joy in their lives by participating inthe Bishop’s Annual Appeal today. May God bless you for yourgenerosity!
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSThe Compassionate Friends, a self-help groupfor bereaved parents, siblings, andgrandparents will meet on Thurs, 12/14 at St.
Christopher's Church in Parsippany, at 7:30PM in room 101.The program: will be the Annual Candle-Lighting (please bringa picture of your child for the candle-lighting) For more info please call Lily Capriglione at: 973-568-4164
LITURGY CORNERHere is an Advent Prayer that you may usewith your family for the rest of the AdventSeason: Heavenly Father, You give us thisblessed season of Advent as a gift of time
to prepare for the coming of the Christ Child. But all too oftenwe turn this gift into a source of frenzy, stress and anxiety; atime when we’re apt to prepare for a Christmas celebrationlooking perfect on the outside, but spiritually exhausting andwithout true meaning. Restore in us that inherent quest forquiet expectation and hope. Show us the way to a morepeaceful, prayerful disposition that makes us more open to aconversion of the heart. And give us the courage to let go ofthings that are ultimately unimportant to the true meaning ofChristmas. Help us to be good stewards of this Advent season,so that on the Feast of the Nativity, we will be ready with ourown sacred space for the arrival of your Son, Jesus Christ, inwhose name we now pray. Amen
FAITH AT HOME. Real hope, in contrast to wishful thinking,means taking God’s word of promise seriously.It also means that we do whatever we needto do to respond and to cooperate with that
word of promise. Adults: Throughout my life, how have Ireally tried to be attuned to God’s hope and listen to hispromise? Children: How do I know that I can trust whatGod promises me? A Family Perspective: The season of Advent invites us torenew our lives in preparation for the coming of Jesus.The people who heard the message of John the Baptistrepented for their sins and were baptized as a sign ofGod's forgiveness. In Baptism, our sins areforgiven, andwe receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, who helps us in ourlife of discipleship. Led by the Holy Spirit, we use thisAdvent season to renew our lives so that we, like John theBaptist, might prepare the way for Jesus. As you gathertogether as a family, talk about ways in which theexample of others has called you to be am follower ofJesus. Name the people who have been examples toyou of Christian discipleship and describe theircharacteristics that you have tried to emulate.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYIf you are visiting someone this Christmaswho is sick or could use some prayer and
comfort, please consider bringing them a prayer shawl or lapblanket from our Prayer Shawl Ministry. For more info, pleasecontact Janet Dodge at: 973-887-2583.
THE MARTHA & MARY MINISTRYThe Martha & Mary Ministry is looking for a few morevolunteers who would be available on a Saturdaymorning for 60-90 minutes, one time per month. If youare able to help, pease contact Anne Roda Farrell at
[email protected] . Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM12/10 Hanover Wind Symphony “A Christmas Presence” at3PM in the Church. 12/17 “Santa Visits OLM” 9:30 & 11AM
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS1/27 “Casino Night” Hanover Rotary Club; 2/2 “2nd AnnualChili Cook Off” Hanover Twp Rec Ctr
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONThis Tues 12/12 we will have RF for 1st - 5th and 6th
- 8th gr and next Sun 12/17 for K-5th only.Formation sessions will then resume on Sun 1/7.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free tocontact us at the emails below:K-8th email [email protected] or 9th & 10t [email protected]
YOUTH CHOIROur Youth Christmas Choir will sing at the 4PMMass on Christmas Eve. The last practice will bethis Wed 12/13 from 4-5PM. It is open for anyonein grades 2-8th. Contact Lisa for more info at:
4PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASSWe are looking for children to help with ourtraditional presentation of the Nativity Story.We need animals, shepherds, angels the 3Wise Men, Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus.. If your child is interested or you have anyquestions, please contact Lisa at 973-887-0767or [email protected]
2017 OLM FALL CALENDAR RAFFLEThe Calendar Raffle winners for 12/3-12/9
Sunday Thomas Brosonski $ 100Monday Knights of Columbus #6904 $ 50Tuesday Elaine Grumka $ 50 Wednesday Marge Keller $ 50Thursday Greg Mills $ 50Friday Frank Lupo $ 50Saturday Bob Johnston $ 50
It’s not too late to get your tickets in. There are still someopportunties to win including the $500 prize for Christmas! Tickets are drawn after the 9:30 AM Mass. Remember: YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!!!!
CHRISTMAS/OPLATKI BREADThe breaking of the Christmas wafer is a customthat began in Poland in the 10th century and ispracticed by people of Polish ancestry around theworld. It is considered the most ancient andbeloved of Polish traditions. The Christmas wafersymbolizes the unity of the family, which manyconsider to be the main pillar of society.
According to beliefs, the bond of unity should exist betweenfamily members. The father is seen as the link in theunbroken chain of One Body, One Bread, One Christ, andOne Church, while other family members join him in thiseternal procession. The wafer also symbolizes forgivenessand reconciliation. The Christmas/ Oplatki Bread will beavailable next weekend in the Meditation Chapel
CHRISTMAS FLOWERSWe are accepting donations for Christmas flowersagain this year. The flowers will be used to decoratethe Church and Chapel. If you would like to give adonation for this purpose, either fill out the envelopein your Christmas packet or fill out the form below and
return it with your donation either in the collection basket or tothe rectory by December 24th. (please print clearly)
Donated by ________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
In Memory of:_______________________________________
_________________________________________________
ANGEL GIVING TREE 2017For the past couple of years during theChristmas Season we have had an AngelGiving Tree for those who are in need. Since ithas been such an overwhelming success wehave decided to do it again this year. The trees
are up. Tags with different gifts listed can be found on thetrees, one in the Church Sanctuary and one in the back ofChurch. Please choose as many tags as you would like, andreturn the UNWRAPPED gifts by 12/17 with the TAGATTACHED. For more info or if you could adopt a familyplease contact Deacon Vinny LoBello at [email protected]. Thank you.
SIMBANG GABISimbang Gabi is a Filipinotradition of a nine-day novena ofMasses during Advent (12/15-23) in preparation for the Nativityof our Savior, Jesus. This year
all are invited to join our Diocesan and parish-sponsoredSimbang Gabi (Filipino for “Mass of the Night or Evening”)celebration on Wed Dec 20th at 7pm here in the Church. Thisnine-day novena is coordinated by the Diocesan Commissionfor Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM) of the Diocese ofPaterson. Refreshments will immediately follow the Mass in theParish Ctr. For more info or if you would like to help, pleasecontact Dens & Mina Mantes at 973-887-5904
ALTAR LINEN MINISTRYThis special and important ministry isconducted quietly behind the scenes inparishioners’ homes. Duties include pickingup all soiled linens from the Church, rinsingout the precious body and blood, washing,
drying, ironing and returning the linens to ensure they arealways clean for Mass and other liturgies. If you are looking fora way to serve the parish in your home, this may be yourcalling, please contact Debbie Finn at 973-464-9035 [email protected]
ANNUAL MEN’S RETREATBeginning on Fri eve 1/19 - Sun 1/21, we inviteall men from our parish family to join us for aretreat at Loyola Retreat House in Morristown. It
will offer you a time to relax, reflect and get a fresh start for theNew Year. This year’s theme is “Transformation” - letting go ofpast hurts and wounds so that we can be transformed into theperson God has called us to be, living a full and joyful life! Theweekend includes preached reflections for prayer, optionalprivate consultations, celebration of Mass, the Sacrament ofReconciliation and Healing and so much more. You may alsopray the Stations of the Cross either inside/outside. It is truly awonderful experience and the cost is a free will offering of yourchoice. For more info, please contact John Hendricks at 973-386-0291 or Brian O'Toole at 973-884-1510.
Dear friends,
We've already reached the Second Sunday of Advent. This Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm, we will have our Annual Christmas Concert. Thanks to the Hanover Wind Symphony and theChoirs of our neighbour parishes, our own Choir and many good people of our parish who helpedto organize the event. This will be a great opportunity to prepare our hearts for the Nativity of ourLord and Saviour. The good Christmas Music and the joy of getting together to share our faith willprepare us to focus on the Mystery of Our Saviour being born among us as individuals and as aparish family. Let us enjoy this wonderful prelude of Heaven!
Last Saturday after the 5:30 pm Mass, the Knight of Columbus hosted their Christmas Party inour Parish Center. I thanked them for this great job. It is a shame to have such beautifuldecorations at the Parish Center for just for one night. I wish they could stay there for the wholeChristmas Season, but life goes on. There are many other activities at the Parish Center however,it was worth the effort. The children were very happy and it was a wonderful experience to meetso many young parents from our parish and from Notre Dame. Thank you again to our Knights forworking hard and for offering these wonderful opportunities to our families at this beautiful time ofAdvent and Christmas.
The next day after the 11:00 am Mass, we gathered at the Parish Center again. This was more ofa private party since it was only for our parish people. We ate too much! We had a lot of leftoversfrom the night before and people brought more food. There was a very nice, large cake with asign “WELCOME ROBERTO, MILTON AND KAMIL”. Thank you very much for doing this for us,but as I said at the party, we are taking this as an opportunity to thank you all for your love andsupport of us and our Parish. It is good to get together at this beautiful time of the year and wisheach other Merry Christmas. We are blest being here among these great people of God. Thereare many people in our parish who work hard the whole year round and they do this for the parishwithout expecting anything back. You are an inspiration to us as priests. I hope we can serve youalso with as generous a heart. May we celebrate Christmas for many years together.
We have already begun with our children’s confessions in the Religious Formation Program. It isamazing! Children know very well what they do and because they have an innocent heart full oflove, it is very important for them to say I am sorry to the Lord and to be reconciled with Him.They know the Lord Jesus is a wonderful friend in their lives who is always there for them andnever abandons them. Their confessions are really deep. Sometimes they make the priests crydue to the nobleness of those little hearts and the beauty of their words. I am sure the Sacramentof Reconciliation will help them to mature in their faith and in their lives and to be more preparedfor the Christmas celebration. We will continue this Sunday with our Confirmation Program andthe last session will be on Tuesday December the 12th.
As Christmas approaches, let us continue to focus on the joy of believing that God is not a distantGod far from us; He is right here with us. The Emmanuel (God with us) never leaves us alone. No matter where we are or what are we doing, He never leaves our side. May we acknowledgeHis presence at every moment of our lives.
May God bless you all,
Fr. Roberto
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