SUNDAY OF ADVENT

December 11, 2016

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, December 10, 2016 8:15 AM Parishioners who are fighting illness 5:00 PM Hannah Kenney, Nate Adams Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:30 AM Vocations 9:00 AM Marie Connelly, Mira Baron 11:00 AM Msgr. John J. Ryan, Robert Reid Monday, December 12, 2016 8:15 AM Mary & Gertrude Connelly Tuesday, December 13, 2016 8:15 AM Deceased Parishioners Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:15 AM Healing of the sick

Thursday, December 15, 2016 8:15 AM Rosemary Marsden (Spec. Int) Friday, December 16, 2016

8:15 AM Stephen Ford Saturday, December 17, 2016 8:15 AM Gabriella Guadagro 5:00 PM Nicole Perrotti, Frank Pron Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:30 AM Stephen Ford (1

st Anniv.),

Protection of Babies in the Womb 9:00 AM Leonard Boniface, Frank Carfora 11:00 AM Gregory Slyfield, Rita Carpentiere

CELEBRANTS FOR DECEMBER 17th & 18TH, 2016

5:00 PM Rev. Edward G. Lambro 7:30 AM Msgr. John J. Carroll 9:00 AM Rev. Lukasz Iwanczuk 11:00 AM Rev. Henry Schreitmueller

PROCLAIMER OF THE WORD Saturday, December 17, 2016 5:00 PM Julie Paporello, Marilyn Koziol Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:30 AM Lynn Burek 9:00 AM Lynn Bowers, John Berthiaume 11:00 AM Molly Gregoire, Brian McMurray

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE Saturday, December 17, 2016 5:00 PM Bob Carroll, Kathy Decker, Ann Garcia, Roe Saks,

Joe Santiso, Sue Urban Sunday, December 18, 2016 7:30 AM Betty Dominico 9:00 AM Brian & Grace Davin, Cabrina Potente, Julie Puccia,

Stephanie Schuckalo, Charleen Scully 11:00 AM Dolores Gesumaria, Mary Ann Grieco, Maria Izurieta, Chris McLaughlin, Eileen Savastano, Pamela Smith

MEMORIALS – For December 11th

to December 17th

The Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel will burn in loving memory of Anthony David & Richard Lisa. The Sanctuary Lamp in the Church will burn in loving memory of Eileen Davies.

GIVE YOURSELF A SPECIAL GIFT THIS YEAR! This Advent season, Reconciliation is available every Monday evening until December 19

th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm and

Saturdays, 4 – 5 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. Don’t be afraid! Ask the priest to help you. Experience the gracious mercy of God!

ADVENT BOOKLETS These Daybreaks are available on the table in the narthex and are appropriate for adults, middle and high school students. There is a short thought for each day in Advent. Please take one.

PAMPHLET ‘Love One Another’ is the title of the pamphlet which encourages “Finding Peace in a Divided Nation”. Take one home and share it with the family.

STEWARDSHIP A WAY OF LIFE TITHING, GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING

Last Week: $14,882.00 Last Year: $17,123.00

Attendance: 775

Pastor’s Gratitude: “I am very grateful for the pre K. child who when asked by her teacher what she was grateful for said, ”Msgr. Carroll and Grandma.”

Parishioner’s Response: “The breakfast with Santa was a big hit for both the children and the adults who attended. Many thanks to the Knights of Columbus!”

DECK THE HALLS Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church. Below are the days and times we can use some help, so if you have some time we would greatly appreciate it. Also, this is a great way for confirmation students to earn service hours. Tuesday, 12/13 – morning - crèche and narthex trees Thursday, 12/22 – 8:30 am - poinsettia delivery & decorating

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS This weekend, December 10

th & 11

th, our very own Sister Ellen

will speak on behalf of the Retirement Fund for Religious for Priests, Brothers, and Sisters. The fund helps provide nursing care, medication and other necessities. Please be generous.

TRULY GRATEFUL Thank you OLM parishioners, OLM CCD program and the Knights of Columbus for donating 117 winter blankets and 90 hats to the homeless Veterans! Your generosity is greatly appreciated and these items will go a long way to assisting those in need. I was at KHS on Friday, 9-Dec., to help the KHS Give Back Club pack out the essential items collected and in turn the packs will be delivered to the Veterans later this month. Thank you for being such a giving community!

THE BEACON This is the Diocesan Newspaper which is available on two tables in the narthex. Some parishioners do receive it in the mail but so many copies are supplied to each parish for distribution. Take one home and read it.

ICY CONDITIONS We are beginning winter and with it comes snow and ice. Be careful driving and be sure to wear proper clothes for the cold. We will make every effort to have the lot and sidewalks clear for Mass, school and after school activities.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED To be an altar server is a special honor and a great privilege in the Catholic Church. One can look upon being an altar server as a special and unique ministry and it is also considered community service hours. Altar servers are usually Grade 5 and up and training is provided. Scheduling is flexible and Mass preferences are considered. For more information call Fr. Lukasz 973-838-6838 ext. 102 or asstpriest@olmchurch.org

We pray especially for our parishioners, relatives and friends.

Baby Oscar Beckman Paul Boniface Gaetano Caccavale JoAnne Catlin Monica Davenport Michael Fitzpatrick, Sr. Joseph Hammond George Halavin Nicholas Hayward Danielle Kneringer Elvin Lister Joseph Maher Rosemary Marsden Cara McGloin Chris Morello Tom O’Dougherty Irene Petrosi Peggy Spreen Lori Villa Fred Weber Terry Wickham Pat & Phil Zito

THANK YOU MASS MINISTERS Mrs. Chomic and Mrs. Leonard’s 3

rd Grade class will be the

lectors and gift bearers at the 9 AM Mass today. Thank you Jesse C., Cameron F., Edward L., Michael L., Alexander M., Adrian R., Nicholas R., Edward S., Olivia T., and Matthew W.

PARENT FAITH SERIES Parent Faith Series Parent faith series is cancelled for this Sunday, 12/11. Look for more information on our January date.

CLASS SCHEDULE REMINDER CLASSES FOR GRADES 6-8: 12/11 6:30-8:30pm

12/12 7-8:30pm 1/8/17 6:30-8:30pm 1/9/17 7-8:30pm 1/22/17 6:30-8:30pm 1/23/17 7-8:30pm

CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-5*: Last class until January is 12/11 or 12/12. *Classes resume on 1/22/17 or 1/23/17

3RD

WEEK OF ADVENT The 3

rd Week of Advent we light the pink candle, JOY! Some of

us may be struggling with being joyful this time of year especially if we have lost loved ones. Some may find it difficult to find joy any time of year because of mental health issues or other reasons. So how do we show joy, when inside we just don’t feel like it? As one who has lost loved ones, I believe I can show my joy by showing my love for the Lord. When I try to do for others and when I try to love those who are the hardest to love, then the joy just seeps out of me. It’s not an easy task but one I strive for especially during all the holiday festivities. Knowing Jesus is working within me to give me a peace-filled heart gives me reassurance that I’ll get through and that gives me joy. So what about you? Can you lay your struggles at Jesus’ feet in order to help you have joy this week? Give it a try! Religious Ed. Phone 973-838-0567 Mary Ramsden - Director dre@olmchurch.org Andrea Duplain - Rel. Ed. Sec. reled@olmchurch.org Confirmation/Youth Ministry 973-283-1212 Grace Davin - Conf. Coordinator youth@olmchurch.org Branden Kasper - Youth Ministry youthministry@olmchurch.org

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!” Dr. Seuss

Christmas greetings to you and your family from the catechists and the Confirmation/Youth Ministry team! Our wish for you is that you find your ‘little bit more’ during this Christmas season!

EVENTS COMING IN JANUARY Sat. January 7

th: Sponsor/Candidate Retreat:

This retreat is for Sophomore Candidates and their Sponsors. More information to follow via email.

Sun. January 8th

: Freshmen/Sophomore Confirmation The Feast of the Epiphany! Class begins at 10:40 am in the school building. After attendance we will attend 11 AM liturgy which will be graced by the talented Straight and Narrow choir. Sat., January 21

st: Freshman Sponsor/Candidate Retreat

This retreat is for Freshmen Candidates and their Sponsors. More information to follow via email.

SPONSOR CANDIDATE RETREAT We are looking for junior and seniors to help run our freshman and sophomore Sponsor Candidate retreat. The retreat dates are January 7th and January 21st. If you are interested, let us know! (Email Branden at youthministry@olmchurch.org). These are great retreats for the confirmation candidates to get to know their sponsor on a deeper level. Our meeting schedule will be Dec. 29th at 6:30-8pm and Jan. 6th at 6:30-7:30pm for the Jan. 7th retreat and on Jan. 8th at 9:30-10:30am and Jan. 12th at 7:30-9pm for our Jan. 21st retreat.

ANTIOCH RETREAT Our first Antioch retreat planning meeting will be Sunday Jan. 22nd at 8:45-10:15am in the Youth Ministry room, and will continue most weekends until the retreat (weekend of March 24th and 25th). If you are interested in joining our team, contract Branden at youthministry@olmchurch.org. This is a perfect way to get involved with Youth Ministry and help the underclassmen with their faith journey.

Faith Formation

R E L I G I O U S E D U C A T I O N N E W S C O N F I R M A T I O N

C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y

S E R V I N G O L M & O U R C O M M U N I T Y

THE KNIGHTS CORNER

Knights of Columbus News: A huge thank you to Ralph Ferrara and the Knights for hosting the Breakfast with Santa. Everyone had a wonderful meal and had a chance to meet the Jolly Fellow in the red suit.

All Catholic men in the Parish are welcome to join the Knights. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Puccia or Mike D’Amelio

Exemplifications and new membership: Dave Puccia, Grand Knight: 973-492-2774 Mike D’Amelio, Deputy Grand Knight: 973-800-4915

Calendar: 12/14: Officers meet at 7:15pm Business 8:00pm; Ryan Rm Date TBA: Christmas Party: More info to come!

Join the OLM Ladies Guild! THANK YOU FOR THE GIVING TREE GIFTS!

Thank you to all who donated gifts for the children of the Catholic Charities’ Fr. English and Martin dePorres Centers in Paterson! We sent approx. 160 gifts to Paterson. If you still have your gift please bring it to the rectory or call Maureen Galligan at 973-886-7070.

Jack Galligan and Conor Spillane of OLM and Jason Hunter from the Fr. English Center, sort and load gifts from the Giving Tree. Thank you everyone!!

“REJOICE” Half way through the season of Advent, we find Gaudete Sunday, the 3

rd Sunday of Advent. During this season of

waiting, preparation, and reflecting on our relationship with God, we pause to “Rejoice.” We are experiencing Wonder and Joy in the expectation of the King’s Arrival. The “Incarnation,” is God’s greatest gift to the world. Are you ready to receive the Christ child? Can you give Jesus the only gift He longs for? It is your heart He seeks and nothing else will do. In todays 2

nd reading,

we are told to “make our hearts firm because the coming of the Lord is at hand.” In today’s gospel, John the Baptist asks Jesus if He is the Messiah. Jesus replies by citing His miracles. You also have the power to change and improve the lives of those around You – what miracle can you do for another? Whose life will you improve? Be aware of the needs of others and become the face of Christ. What can you give to repay unconditional love? Love must only be repaid with love, for anything less is an insult. Today “Rejoice” in His Holy love, endless mercy and His wondrous hope that awaits you. Give Jesus your “Yes”, give Jesus your heart, give Jesus your ALL and “Rejoice!” Join RCIA on Thursday evening, 7pm in the parish house. For more info call Msgr. Carroll, 973-838-6838 or Carol Mangani, 973-283-2218. Date Topic Presenter Dec. 15 Prophecy, 2

nd Coming of RCIA Team

Christ, Discernment

EVA’S VILLAGE DONATIONS NEEDED Eva’s Village is collecting donations to make 500 gift bags for every person who dines in their Community Kitchen on Christmas Day. Most needed items are fleece blankets (new), gloves and socks (new, gender-neutral), and full-sized toiletries. Donations will be collected until December 16; please contact Angela Vance at (973) 523-6220 x248 for more information.

THE VOICE THAT HEALED A NATION In celebrating the joys and blessings of this season, Daniel Rodriguez will perform Saturday, December 17

th 8pm at St

Catherine of Siena Church in Mt. Lakes. He will be accompanied by Jesse Lynch on the piano. For tickets call 973-586-2777 or email queendubose@aol.com.

“FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC” An evangelization site featuring Fr. Louis Scurti, retired priest from the Paterson Diocese. Highlights homilies, reflections, interviews with leaders of the faith as well as liturgical year special events. Visit FriendsoftheWord.org

NEED A DATE NIGHT? CHRISTMAS SHOPPING? The teens of R.I.S.E. will watch your children ages 5-13. A night of games, crafts, movies & ice cream sundaes at the Reformed Church, 151 Kinnelon Rd., Fri., Dec. 16

th, 6-10pm. Cost: $25

per child for 4 hours! $15 each additional child from the same family. Pre-register your child(ren) at pleavenworth@shsd.org or call 973.492.1065 for more information. Walk-ins welcome! Adults and a NJ State certified teacher will be present throughout the evening.

EXCHANGE STUDENT NEEDS ASSISTANCE Flavia Penedo Alcobre is a 16 yr. old exchange student from, La Coruna, Spain. Flavia attends Kinnelon HS hopefully for the remainder of the school year. She participated in cheerleading this fall and would like to participate in either softball or lacrosse this spring. Flavia is an outgoing young woman who has quickly built positive relationships with her peers. Her academics have been exemplary and she has made great strides in furthering her knowledge of the English language.

She needs to find a new host family and would love to stay in Kinnelon at KHS. If you can help Flavia, please contact her guidance counselor Michael Buesser --buesserm@kinnelon.org

GIRL SCOUTS COLLECT SNACKS FOR HOMELESS Donations needed for goody bags for homeless children in Morris County for Holiday Parties. Suggestions: pretzels, goldfish, mini cookies, fruit snacks, Hershey mini candies, etc. Collections through December 15

th at Stonybrook School office.

Questions email Maria marialaz11@hotmail.com

I N & A R O U N D O U R P A R I S H

PRO-LIFE CORNER

Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation with splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken, through the Holy Spirit, in every heart reverence for the work of Your hands, and renew among your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

MONDAY – December 12, 2016 1:00 PM - Bible Study - Church Ryan Room 7:00 PM - Chili Makers - School Kitchen 7:00 PM - Bible Study - Parish House 7:00 PM - Reconciliation - Church TUESDAY – December 13, 2016 4:30 PM - Junior Choir Practice - Church 7:00 PM - Chili Makers - School Kitchen 7:00 PM - Bible Study - Parish House 7:30 PM - Senior Choir Practice - Church WEDNESDAY – December 14, 2016 9:00 AM - Bible Timeline - Parish House 1:00 PM - Bible Study - Church Ryan Room 7:00 PM - Chili Makers - School Kitchen 8:00 PM - Knights of Columbus - Church Ryan Room THURSDAY – December 15, 2016 9:00 AM - Faith Sharing Group - Church Ryan Room 7:30 PM - Senior Choir Practice - Church FRIDAY – December 16, 2016 9:30 AM - Bible Study - Church Ryan Room SATURDAY – December 17, 2016 7:30 AM - Men’s Bible Sharing - Church Ryan Room 4:00 PM - Reconciliation - Church

A G L A N C E A T T H E W E E K A H E A D

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Isaiah tells us that when Christ comes, the weak will be made strong, the deaf will hear, the blind will see, and, above all, “sorrow and mourning will flee.” Second Reading: James 5:7-10 As the farmer waits patiently through winter and spring for the “yield of the soil” so, too, must we wait patiently for the coming of the Messiah. Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 While in prison, John sends a messenger to Jesus to ask, “Are you He who is to come or do we look for another?” Jesus replies by citing the miracles he has performed for the blind, the deaf, and the crippled. He concludes by identifying John as the messenger He has sent to prepare the way.

LAUDATO SI’: Care for Our Common Home

Pope Francis addresses Laudato Si’ to every person on the planet. Each of us is called to take concrete steps from reducing consumption to working for political change to better care for creation. He focuses on a number of important themes.

THEME: Impact on the Poor.

OLM PARISHIONER RESPONSE: Don’t glean everything from our fields. Don’t buy more food than you will eat.

M a s s S c h e d u l e

Christmas Eve 4:00 pm - Cherub Choir 6:00 pm - Junior Choir

8:00 pm - Young Adults Choir 10:30 pm Service of Carols

11:00 pm - Senior Choir

Christmas Day 7:30 am - Chapel

9:00 am & 11:00 am – Church

New Year’s Day 11:00 am - Church