The Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament 787 Franklin Lake Road - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417

PARISH CENTER FAX SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONVENT 201-891-4200 201-891-4243 201-891-4250 201-891-4200 x150 201-891-1836

PARISH WEB SITE: www.mostblessedsacrament.ws SCHOOL WEB SITE: www.ambs.org

M ost Blessed Sacrament Parish is a welcoming community which comes together to implement Christ’s mission. We join to teach, to evangelize, to accept and to encourage ourselves and others in ongoing spiritual growth. Serving and supporting those within

and beyond our parish remains a major focus as we recognize that each of us is called to be a witness to God’s love in our world. Parish Mission Statement

SERVED BY: REV. JOHN R. JOB, Pastor MOST REV. JOHN W. FLESEY, Pastor Emeritus REV. JOSEPH O’BRIEN, O. CARM., Weekend Assistant THE SALESIANS OF DON BOSCO, Weekend Assistants SISTER ROSE MARIE KEAN, SSJ, Pastoral Associate THOMAS J. ALTONJY, Ed. D., Principal LAUREN LONGO, Ph.D., Office of the Bishop DAVID MAIULLO, Music Director-Choirs/Organist VALERIE TORKELSON, Director of Music-Programming/Cantor DOREEN ALLAGHI, Business Administrator DIANE TRIOLO, R.E. Coordinator, Grades 1 - 6 & Confirmation PAT WUENSCH, R.E. Coordinator, Junior High 7th & 8th KRISTA M. PASTOR, Director of R.E., Grades 1-9 Local Safe Environment Coordinator

MASSES Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12 Noon Holy Days: Consult Bulletin for Times Week Days : 6:45 & 9:15 am Saturdays: 9:00 am First Fridays: 9:15 am Mass of Exposition, Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day, with Benediction 4:00 pm First Saturdays: 9:00 am Mass of Exposition, Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day, with Benediction 4:30 pm

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact the Parish Center in advance to make arrangements for the date of instructions for parents.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Following the daily 6:45 am Mass & the 9:15 am Mass, 4:30 - 5:00 pm. Saturday and also by appointment. (Additional times during Advent and Lent.)

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples contemplating marriage should contact the Parish Center one year before the desired date.

PASTORAL CARE FOR THE SICK Please notify the Parish Center when a family member is ill, whether in the hospital or at home. Holy Communion will be brought regularly by appointment to those confined to the home. The sick or chronically ill should receive the Sacrament of Anointing. In an emergency, call the Parish Center at any time.

Stewards of God’s Gifts

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This Week at MBS Sunday, February 10 • Baptism Preparation following the 10:00 am

Mass (CR) Monday, February 11 • R.E. Grades 1-6, 4:00-5:15 pm (AMBS) • Core Cornerstone Gathering 7:00 pm (CR) Tuesday, February 12 • R.E. Grades 1-8, 4:00-5:15 pm (AMBS) • Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm (CR) Wednesday, February 13 • Morning Prayer 9:00 am (Church) • Mary’s Call Prayer Group 7:00 pm (Chapel) • SSJ Associates Gathering 7:00 pm (CR) Friday, February 15 • AMBS Winter Recess Begins-Early Dismissal Sunday, February 17 • Baptism 1:30 pm (church)

Postcard Campaign to Protect Viable Babies

This weekend people in our parish are signing postcards to send to their representatives in Trenton (one NJ State Senator and two Assembly Members) to ask them to support the

“NJ Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” (A-1686/S-537) which would protect babies in the womb at 20 weeks (5 months) and beyond. Babies at this stage can feel excruciating pain. Seventeen states have already passed this bill. We need to pass it in New Jersey! Also, “baby feet” car magnets are available for a suggested donation of $5. The “baby feet” symbol shows we are in solidarity with babies in the womb and their families. For more postcards or magnets please contact Maggie Sori at 379-238-1344 or chemsori700@gmail.com.

Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal 2019

Last weekend started the 2019 Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal. This campaign provides the necessary resources to sustain Archdiocesan programs

and ministries. Our parish goal this year is $93,940. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you for any help you can provide. If you choose to donate online, please visit www.rcan.org/sharing. Pledge envelopes are found at the exits.

Walk in Dinner Program We need your help

Most Blessed Sacrament will be providing food to over 100 homeless people on Saturday, March 2nd in

Hackensack for the Inter Religious Fellowship Walk-in Dinner Program.

Please sign up to make a meatloaf or rice dish. If you are not able to cook, please help by donating items listed on the poster in Narthex of the church.

If you are able to help serve from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, please sign up on the poster in the Narthex of the church. I’m sure you will find it a great experience.

Any questions call Tricia Howland at 201-874 2296 or Toni Wagner at 201 248 7254.

Update on the Capital Campaign for the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament:

Founded on the Past, Focused on the Future

Thank you to so many donors who have supported our Capital Campaign! A letter acknowledging all contributions made in calendar year 2018 already has been sent to all donors for tax accounting purposes. We are grateful that you are fulfilling your pledges!

With the assistance of the legal, insurance, and property management departments of the Archdiocese of Newark, we are finalizing the architectural contract with T.M. Rybak and Associates. Mr. Rybak has helped us with the design for the Community Center and the Blessed Mother Chapel as well the renovations and improvements in the interior of the existing worship space. The firm will also provide oversight during the construction phase of the project.

Please check the bulletin for continued updates on our progress. Many thanks for your prayers and support. Through the intercession of Saint Joseph, and Mary, our Good Mother, may God bless you.

Father John Job

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“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”

Ecclesiastes 3:11

“A time to be healed” Parish Sick: Catherine Nahirney, Ryan Moore, Rosa Dragonetti, Anya Fagien, Harvey Clarke, Baby Leah Cicchion, Tommy Fitzpatrick, Danny Muskardin, Doris Doherty, Carlene Gruber, Margherita Chiciulla, Sara Culkin, Lori Alexander (niece of Bert Rottkamp), Christine Wyllie, Beverly Klingler, Mary DiIenno, Jackie Kobes, Michael Maher, Rose McConway, Mimoo Khodadi, Linda Brown Gearity, Florence Gorsky, Marian Jakubik, Alice Peisch, Jeff Cotugno, Robert Cotugno, and Darren Was

“A time to mourn” Recently Deceased: and all those who grieve them

“A time for peace” For national and world leaders and those in the armed services: especially Ronald Anzalone, Greg Mucks and Delaney Williams

Sunday February 10 8:00 am Our Parish Family 10:00 am Mark Zarantonello (Family) 12:00 pm Maryellen Quinn (Rory Quinn)

Monday February 11 6:45 am William Thomas (JoAnn & Gregg Irwin) 9:15 am Charles Bilotti (Friend) Tuesday February 12 6:45 am Carmelina DeRosa (Vincent DeRosa) 9:15 am Larry Pizzo (Mamone Family) Wednesday February 13 6:45 am Margaret Cathcart (Dana & Roger Van Voorhis) 9:15 am Rose Gray (Cindy Saracco) Thursday February 14 6:45 am Michael Guerrasio (His Wife) 9:15 am Peter Messano (Wife) Friday February 15 6:45 am Gloria Woods (JoAnn & Gregg Irwin) 9:15 am Joseph Barone (Payton Family) Saturday February 16 9:00 am Michael S. Brande (Mamone Family) 5:30 pm Ray Miko (Family) Sunday February 17 8:00 am James Gallo (Karen & Tony Calabrese) 10:00 am Shannon Mangold (Mangold Family) 12:00 pm Our Parish Family

Join in praying the rosary after every weekday and Saturday morning

Masses.

Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26

Readings for the Week

Saturday, February 16 5:30 pm: V. Hartung

Sunday, February 17

8:00 am: 10:00 am: 12:00 pm:

L. Loprete C. Poppe J. Medeiros

The Bread & Wine will be offered this week for

Flora Iommetti requested by

Mr. & Mrs. Victor Jalinos

The Sanctuary Candle will be lit this week for

Barbara Brantly requested by

The Rottkamp Family

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We are ALWAYS OPEN for a private visit and tour with our Principal,

Dr. Altonjy, to explore the possibility of enrolling at AMBS. Now is the time to begin looking at our school for the 2019-2020 school year! Be part of the excitement here and call to schedule an appointment today…201.891.4250.

Sacramental Linens Ministry Sunday, February 10 - Lydia Piacentini Friday, February 15 - Barbara Behrens Sunday, February 17 - Joy Sova Friday, February 22 - Midori Farrell

Please Mark Your Calendars

If anyone would like to help in this ministry, please call Joan McAuliffe at (201) 891-1712. If you are unable to commit to six times a year, consider being a substitute.

AMBS is a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School!!!

COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP God bless you for sharing your NEW or GENTLY used items with us. AT THIS TIME, WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING GENTLY WORN WINTER CLOTHING. All donations must be brought to the shed in the back of the parking lot. The key is at the Parish Center. Every donation is a blessing to the Sisters of Saint Joseph Retirement Community.

RELIGIOUS ITEMS If you are in need of a gift of rosaries, cards or other religious items, please stop by the Religious Education Office in the Parish Center to see what is available. All proceeds benefit the Sisters of Saint Joseph retirement community.

Please Note: Chair Exercises

Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 am at the Parish Center

SENIOR MINISTRY

May God continue to bless our school!!!

With great joy we rejoice for:

Nico John Montalbano Taylor Madison Wszelaki

who were baptized in January 2019 Welcome to Jesus Christ and His Church.

We will be closed for Winter Recess from this Friday, February 15 (early dismissal at 12:15 pm and no aftercare) through Friday, February 22.

We will reopen on Monday, February 25.

CCD Grades 1-8 NEXT SCHEDULED CCD CLASSES ARE MONDAY, February 11th AND TUESDAY,

February 12th.

On Sunday, February 3rd, Ray Boswell, the potter from Sugarloaf, gave the Home Study and Summer class children a wonderful lesson on the Mass and why it is so important to keep God in their lives. Ray also presented the Blessing Cup retreat for our First Holy Communion candidates. He used his potter’s wheel along with a slide show to involve the children in his presentation. Each Communion Candidate decorated a chalice to commemorate their special day. We had a wonderful turnout of more than 200 people total for the retreats. Thank you all for coming.

Home Study Students

ALL BOOKS AND ONLINE WORK NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 4, 2019.

CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

Candidates please be advised that your Confirmation forms are due back as follows:

• Letter to the Bishop – March 1st • Works of Mercy Volunteer form – March 1st

Confirmation is scheduled for Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 pm

The following forms were due back January 22nd: Please return ASAP!

• Confirmation Name and Sponsor Selection form

• Sponsor Certification form

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“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8)

Every day, in little ways and in big ways, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry, to give a friendly smile to a stranger or say a word of encouragement to a friend, God constantly provides opportunities to help someone in need. The next time you hear God calling, have the courage to walk through the door and say: "Here I am, Lord."

February 2/3 Basket Collection: $ 12,900.00 2018 Christmas Basket Collection: $111,712.00 Inner City Scholarship: $ 10,626.00 Communicating God’s Word: $ 4,065.00

Thank you for being a part of our Most Blessed Sacrament family. As we are in the first quarter of the year, consider enrolling in electronic giving through Faith Direct.

Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ133.

Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

God bless you, Father John

Stewardship of Treasure

Junior High Notes Where Are the 7th and 8th Grade

Home Study Students? There are quite a few Junior High home study

students who have not sent in their online chapter reviews, or handed in their completed book. All the Junior High Religious Education work is due NO LATER than March 4, 2019! If it is not handed in by this date, you will be unable to register for the next year’s sessions.

Please send in your chapter reviews to juniorhigh@mbschurchnj.org or pwuensch@mbschurchnj.org; or call me at 201-891-4200, ext. 290 if you have any questions. Once again, I recommend that you print out the page with your score OR email that page to yourself first, then forward it to me.

The completed book can be delivered to the Religious Education Office in the Parish Center.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the summer and home study students who attended the retreat last Sunday. It was a wonderful experience for all in attendance.

Thank you very much for your cooperation. Pat Wuensch

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2019 Christian Marriage Anniversary Liturgies The Archdiocese is once again preparing the annual tradition of honoring those couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating five, twenty-five and fifty years of Christian marriage in the year 2019. These anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark as follows: (Call the Parish Center to register.)

April 28, 2019 3:00 pm 50 years (all counties)

June 2, 2019 3:00 pm 5 years and 25 years (all counties)

Women’s Commission Day of Reflection Saturday, March 9, 2019-at Seton Hall University

This year’s theme is “Alive in Christ...Finding Our True Identity”. The English track will feature keynote speakers Mary Rice Hasson, who is the Kate O’Beirne Fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy in Washington, D.C. She also directs the Catholic Women’s Forum, and is an expert on topics related to women, faith, culture, family, sexual morality, and gender ideology, and Gloria Purvis who is the Creator of Authentically Free at Last show on EWTN. She is the hot of Morning Glory EWTN radio show, and one of the editors of the African American Youth Bible. The day begins at 8:00 am with registration and ends at 4:00 pm with Mass.

Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, March 16, 2019-at Seton Hall University

This year’s theme, for the English track, is “For a time such as this, Holiness and Hope!” The speaker for the English track will be Father Larry Richards, the founder and president of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ‘spreading the Good News’ by educating others about Jesus Christ and hosts various radio shows and programs on EWTN. The mast of ceremonies, Gregory Floyd, is the Executive Vice President of Mission at Eva’s Village. He is a husband, father, author and speaker. The day begins at 8:00 am with breadfast and ends at 4:30 pm.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends

Give your spouse the gift of a special Valentine. ♦ The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend teaches a technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. ♦ Sign up today for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on www.wwme.org or www.nnjwwme.org. ♦For more information contact: Mike & Janet Turco 973-427-7016 609-338-9492. 609-335-6880 mikeandjanetwwme@gmail.com

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