Our Lady of Mercy ~ Whippany, New Jersey · Christmas Flowers 2016 $ 2, 811. 00 Blessings with...
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Our Lady of Mercy ~ Whippany, New Jersey
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Our Lady of Mercy ~ Whippany, New Jersey
Sunday 1/01/17 Monday 1/02/17 Tuesday 1/03/17 Wednesday 1/04/17
Feast of theSolemnity of MaryNew Year’s Day*regular Sunday MassSchedule”
Rectory ClosedCYO 6-9PM
OLMA ResumesCYO 6-9PM
CYO 6-9PM
JANUARY 01, 2017SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
SATURDAY, December 31st - Vigil Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
5:30 P.M. Theresa Ranft Lattari (11th Ann)
SUNDAY, Jan 1st- Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God7:30 A.M. People of the Parish9:30A.M. Bernadette Duffy
11:00 A.M. Angela CianciBrian MurphyMichael SoresseDianne ZimmermanIntention of Anne Farrell
MONDAY, January 2nd- St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen
9:00 A.M. Thomas Ryan (43rd Ann)Jirina Chocholous (33rd Ann)
TUESDAY, January 3rd- The Most Holy Name of Jesus 9:00 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, January 4th - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton9:00 A.M. William Dunn (44th Ann)
Theresa Morris (19th Ann)Cecilia Zetterlund
THURSDAY, January 5th - St. John Neumann 9:00 A.M. Antoinette Loia
FRIDAY, January 6th - St. Andre Bessette9:00 A.M. Josephine Fazio
Antonio AzzinnariMary (Peg) Guerin (19th Ann)
SATURDAY, January 7th - St. Raymond of Penyafort 9:00 A.M. Theresa DiPaolo
SATURDAY, January 7th- Vigil The Epiphany of the Lord5:30 P.M. Dan Aloia
Laura ZaborowskiWilliam & Elinor Kuehner
SUNDAY, January 8th - The Epiphany of the Lord7:30 A.M. Antonio Azzinnari (10th Ann)
Stanley & Marie MichaelsonDeceased Members of the Guerin Family
9:30A.M. William T. BolcarDaniel AloiaKen HolzerJohn Bartoletta
11:00 A.M. People of the Parish
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING
December 18th $ 7, 531. 50 Last Year $ 7, 788. 00
Christmas 2016 $ 23, 520. 00 Christmas 2015 $ 25, 421. 00
Christmas Flowers 2016 $ 2, 811. 00
Blessingswith Health
and Happinessfor 2017
Love and Prayers Fr. Sean, Fr. Milton
and StaffRECTORY OFFICE HOURS
The Rectory will be closed this Mon 1/2 for theNew Year’s Holiday. Regular hours will resume onTues 1/3 from 9AM-3PM. Thank you.
MARION HOME PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM
2017 is the 100th Anniversary of the Marianapparitions in Fatima. Have you signed up yet forour Marion Home Pilgrimage Program? We beganour program on the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception 4 years ago and still continues today. What betterway to celebrate the New Year than by journeying through itwith our Blessed Mother? A sign-up sheet can be found on thebulletin board at the back of Church. We encourage and inviteeach family to sign up for a week to bring Our Blessed Motherinto your home. You will pick up Mary after the 11AM Mass andreturn her the following week before the 5:30 PM Mass. Duringthe week that Mary spends with in your home, take the time todeepen your relationship with Jesus through His BlessedMother. Pray the rosary together as a family, place a prayerrequest in the prayer journal and be drawn closer to Our Lordand His Blessed Mother. Keep a rosary, scapular andpamphlet so that you can continue your journey with Mary,
Thursday 1/05/17 Friday 1/06/16 Saturday 1/07/17 Sunday 01/08/16
CYO 6-9PM CYO 6-9PM
The Epiphany of the LordCoffee And...RFCYO Games 1-9PM
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, Fr. Charlie,
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, Emma Carothers, Bob Roberts, Joseph Mascia,
Colton Ford Petronaci, Mark Herkert, Gary Y, 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,Angel Lamontagne, Melissa, Neal Spickert-Fulton, GenerosoGiesullo, Assunta Less, John, Arlene Esposito, Audrey Safin,
Anita & Armando Geroldi, Arlene Gentile, Angelina Martin,Wagner Estivalletti, Bill Sasso, Terry, Christine McGarry, Ann Granziel, Mackenzie Cunningham, Theresa Pentz,
Betty Deren, Ann-Marie Andre, John Cordova, Beverly Fresco,Jean Marie Petrino, Joe Salinari, Barbara S, Mary Payack,Jessica Hermans, Justin T., Elaine Gieger, Michael Rado,
Fr. Ray, Bill Mietlowski 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
Dianne Zimmerman
..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
LITURGY CORNERNew Year’s Day is the day of new beginnings.Millions of resolutions will be made and most ofthem will be broken before January is evenover! But there are many that will be kept. Thenew year is full of possibilities and mystery. It
can be frightening; it can be exciting; it can be life giving. Thekey to the New Year being any of these things rests withineach one of us. That’s right. You are the driver of your future.You make the choices about how your life is lived and it is yourchoices that will make the year 2017 a wonderful year, a goodyear, a mediocre year or a horrible year. Our fate is basically inour own hands. That is really one of the most wonderful giftsGod has given us - our free will. Our new beginnings aredetermined by how we choose to act. Along with celebratingthe New Year, we also celebrate The Solemnity of Mary, theMother of God. Mary the Mother of God is all about newbeginnings, just as New Year’s Day is about new beginnings.
She is the God-bearer. She gave birth to Jesus in our worldand thereby helped make all things new. You and I have thepower to be God-bearers too. We can give birth to Jesus in ourworld every day and thereby make all things new. So maybetogether we can make one more resolution, one that we canhelp each other keep all year long. Let us all resolve right nowto make this day of new beginnings the day we start givingbirth to Jesus in our world. Let’s resolve to be like Mary, theMother of God. Let’s resolve to be faithful, to speak out for allwho are oppressed and to be strong in our love for oneanother. If we make this resolution and if we help each otherremain faithful to it, then we will indeed be off to a good startfor the New Year of 2017!. We will be ready for great, newbeginnings and by keeping this resolution, we will be “God-bearers” all year long and that will make all things new again!May you and your family have a peaceful and joy-filled year ofnew beginnings! Lisa
FAITH AT HOMECatholics believe that Mary is the Mother of theman Jesus and our mother. She is also theMother of the Church and the humble woman
who said a big YES to God’s request to be the earthenvessel for Jesus. Adults: What does the mystery of thishuman baby, who is also the Word made flesh, the Lordof all creation say to me about the love of God for all ofus? Children: What can I do this year to be more likeGod in loving everyone, even those I don’t like verymuch? A Family Perspective: In today’s Gospel, we learnthat Mary honored her commitment to God by namingher child Jesus, the name given to Him by the angelGabriel. In Matthew’s Gospel, Joseph is told to name thechild Jesus - which means “God saves”. Even in His name,Jesus announces the mission He came to accomplish. Your family might use today’s feast as an opportunity totalk about names. Reflect together on the name ofeach member of the family. What does each namemean? Why was each person so named? Read togethertoday’s Gospel, Luke 2:16-21. Think about how Jesusfulfilled the mission that His name suggests. Pray as afamily that each family member will fulfill their mission tobe faithful followers of Jesus, in whom we find oursalvation. May you and your family have a blessed andhealthy New Year! Lisa
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, wouldlike to become Catholic or would like to complete
their initiation through the reception of the sacrament ofConfirmation and/or Eucharist, and is unsure of how to getstarted, please contact our Pastoral Associate, Lisa [email protected] or 973-887-0767. Anyone, 16 or older,is welcome and encouraged to participate.
OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTSOLMA’s upcoming events: Catholic Schools WeekKickoff 1/29/17 11AM Mass. A Pancake Breakfast willalso be held that Sunday from 8AM - 12:30 PM. For moreinfo or a tour of our Academy, please call. 973-887-2611.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLMK of C Roses for Life Drive the weekend of 1/21-22.Please join us and watch for additional info aboutupcoming events!
RELIGIOUS FORMATION RF sessions will resume next Sun 1/8 for K-5th and 9th & !0th and on Tues 1/10 for 1-8th.
For more info, please contact the Rectory 973-887-0050or email [email protected]
2016 OLM FALL CALENDAR RAFFLE
Calendar raffle winners Dec 25h- 31st 2016
Sunday Carmina Capozzi Roveto $ 500Monday Vincent Laracca $ 50Tuesday Tom Braviak $ 50Wednesday Brian Romanowski $ 50Thursday John Biglio $ 50Friday Robert Cobane $ 50Saturday Bryan Piano $ 50
Congratulations to the winners. A very special thank youto all who participated in making our Fall Calendar Raffleonce again a huge success!
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSThe Compassionate Friends, a self-helpgroup for bereaved parents, siblings, andgrandparents will be meeting on Thursday,January 12, 2017 at St. Christopher's
Church in Parsippany at 7:30PM. The program will be,“New Year-New Beginnings”. For more informationplease call Lily Capriglione at: 973-568-4164.
CATHOLICS FOR PEACEAre you concerned about a familymember or a friend experiencingabuse? No one deserves to be abused.
This is not just the law in America. This is the teaching ofthe Catholic Church. Call the National Domestic ViolenceHotline 800-799-7233 24 hrs., toll free or go towww.ndvh.org. You can also learn more about how theChurch cares at: www.CatholicsForFamily Peace.org
ANNUAL MEN’S WEEKEND RETREAT
Beginning Friday evening, January 20through Sunday afternoon January 22, joinmen in our community for a retreat at the
peaceful Loyola Retreat House in Morristown. It will offeryou a time to relax, reflect and get a fresh start for thenew year. It is also a time to pray, reawaken and grow inyour faith. The weekend includes reflections for prayer bya Jesuit, optional private consultations with the Jesuits,celebration of Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliationand Healing. It is truly a wonderful experience and thecost is a free-will offering of your choice. For moreinformation, John Hendricks at 973-386-0291 or BrianO'Toole at 973-884-1510.
ROSES FOR LIFEOn 1/22-23, The Elizabeth Ann Seton Council K of Cwill hold their annual Roses for Life Drive after all themasses here at OLM. This drive will help support theprograms at Birth Haven of Newton and Several
Sources Shelters, two organizations that provide transitionalhousing and all appropriate support services including medicalfor young pregnant woman. These young distressed pregnantmothers are made to feel wanted and loved and are supportedin a loving caring environment. They often have nowhere else toturn to and Birth Haven/ Several Sources provide the help andemotional support needed. The little Rose appliqué we hand outsymbolizes our support for Life in all of its stages and ourcarrying out of Jesus’ admonition to “take care of the little ones”.So as you leave church that weekend, please help 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 K of C #6904.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
Alzheimer’s NJ will be offering a free and localeducation program for caregivers who have a
loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia, orfor anyone who would like to learn more. Alzheimer’s 101 will beoffered on Wed 1/11 from 7-8PM at the Montville Public Libray.The program will provide information about risk factors, warningsigns, steps to obtaining a diagnosis and treatment options. Theprogram is free and open to all, but registration is required. Formore info or to register, please call: 888-280-6055.
MEN’S CORNERSTONE XVII“Surrender to the Spirit and Thrive”
Consider spending 26 hrs with men like you,who are searching for greater meaning in theirlives and seeking a deeper, closer relationship
with the Lord. Our Men’s Cornerstone is a wonderful gift, amuch needed spiritual lift from the daily routines of our lives. Journey both spiritually and socially with others who want togrow and become more life-giving, compassionate “best versionof yourself”. For more info please contact Joey Neuhoff 862-485-7439 or Brent Lynch 973-476-0487.
RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREATRachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuildand redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekendretreats offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and men can
express, release and reconcile painful post-abortive emotionsand begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. ARachel’s Vineyard Retreat will be held from Fri eve 1/27 - Sun1/29 in the Stirling area. To register or to receive more info,please contact Maria at 973-3777-1004 x425. All calls will beheld in the strictest confidence.
MARCH FOR LIFE 2017The annual March for Life will be held inWashington DC on Friday Jan 27th. A bus leavingfrom Notre Dame Church will be going, leaving at
6AM and returning at approx 9:30PM. Due to the generosity ofour K of C, the cost is only $5 pp. In order to attend, you mustpre-register by calling ND Parish Office or contact Rose Fanelliat 973-428-8304.
OLM MINISTRIESWe are looking for faithful and dedicated members ofour parish family to become more involved in theministries here at Our Lady of Mercy. We are in needof Extraordinary Ministers, Ministers of the Word,
Adult Servers, Altar Servers and Hospitality Ministers(greeters/ushers) to help serve at our weekend liturgies. Each ofus, by virtue of our baptism, are called to give witness to thepower of God working in us and through us, despite our faultsand failures, and maybe also because of them. God does notask us to be perfect, but to struggle, sacrifice and make awareHis love, compassion and mercy. If you are interested or wouldlike more information about our ministries, please contact Lisa at973-887-0767 or email at [email protected]
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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
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
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
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