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 Monday, March 4 • R.E. Closing Mass 4:00 pm (Church)

• Women’s Spirituality Gathering 7:00 pm (CR)

Tuesday, March 5 • Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm (CR)

Wednesday, March 6-Ash Wednesday • Mary’s Call Prayer Group 7:00 pm (Chapel)

Friday, March 8 • Stations of the Cross 12:00 Noon (Church)

Sunday, March 10 • Baptism Preparation following 10:00 am Mass

(CR)

Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal 2019

Last month 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. To date we have almost $14,000 in pledges. 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.

....My Envelope From time to time we may forget our weekly collection envelope and we place a check or cash in the

collection basket. In order to make sure that proper credit is given to your account, we now have a supply of "blank" collection envelopes in the narthex. Simply fill in the information on the envelope, insert your contribution, and place the envelope in the collection basket. This will help us with our accounting procedures. Many thanks for your continued generosity and stewardship.

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

March 3, 2019 Every tree is known by its

own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather

grapes from brambles.— Luke 6:44

Ash Wednesday Mass/Service Schedule

March 6, 2019 6:45 am Mass, 9:15 am Mass, 12:00 Noon Service, 5:30 pm Service & 7:00 pm Mass

Annual Beefsteak Dinner

The Most Blessed Sacrament School and Education Foundation will be holding its annual Beefsteak Dinner on Monday, March 25th at 6:30 pm at the Brownstone. All proceeds support the educational grants and scholarships provided by the Foundation. Tickets are available at the Parish Center.

You support is greatly appreciated.

With great joy we rejoice for:

Weston Daniel Petro

Franki Jo Licata Grace Elizabeth Vitale

who were baptized in February 2019

Welcome to Jesus Christ and His Church.

GATHERING FOR WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY

We will gather on Monday, March 4th from 7:00-8:30 pm

in the Parish Center. All are welcome!!!

For more information, call Sister Rose Marie at 201-891-4200 ext. 120.

Second Collection There will be a second collection next weekend to benefit the Sisters of Saint Joseph

Retirement Fund.

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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: Blaise Davies, David Laffey, Catherine Nahirney, Rosa Dragonetti, Anya Fagien, Baby Leah Cicchion, Danny Muskardin, 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: Jennie Duffy (mother of Tom Duffy), Dominique Franco 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 March 3 8:00 am Irene Bellapianta (Michael Bellapianta) 10:00 am Our Parish Family 12:00 pm Walenty & Franke Brynczka (Family) Jan Brynczka (Family) Michael Howland (Sue & Brian Coyle) Otilia & Kazimierz Dziuba (Family)

Valentime Dziuba (Family)

Monday March 4 6:45 am Robert Coandra (Paul & Patricia

Mortala) 9:15 am Helen & Thomas Kean (Sr. Rose Marie)

Tuesday March 5 6:45 am Adyota Boedisoesetya (Phyllis Pirone) 9:15 am Fr. Loszlo Rauch (Ilona & Family)

Wednesday March 6-Ash Wednesday 6:45 am Joan Ockford (Paul Smith) 9:15 am Sal & Mary Cosentino (Family) 12:00 pm Service 5:30 pm Service 7:00 pm Maryann Harkins (Hilda & Anthony Marmo)

Thursday March 7 6:45 am Michael Howland (Rosalie & Lauren Longo) 9:15 am Yvonne Boggio (Bert & Joan Rottkamp)

Friday March 8 6:45 am Carl & Joan Hoogestraat (Thomas & Theresa Potenza) 9:15 am John Christopher Reid (Jordan Family)

Saturday March 9 9:00 am Peter Messano (Wife) 5:30 pm Nancy & Ben Velardi (Joanne & Ron Tattersall)

Sunday March 10 8:00 am Our Parish Family 10:00 am Joseph Quinn (Rory Quinn)

Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

Readings for the Week

Saturday, March 9 5:30 pm: J. Morley

Sunday, March 10 8:00 am:

10:00 am: 12:00 pm:

L. Heffernan M. Kozlovski D. Macaluso

The Bread will be offered this week for

Alice Boswell requested by Jean Stroud

The Wine will be offered this week for

Alice Boswell requested by AMBS

The Sanctuary Candle will be lit this week for Paul Samanchek

requested by The Lerch Family

Second Sunday Food Collection

Next Sunday, March 10th will be the Second Sunday Food Collection. Please drop off all food donations at the

Narthex of the Church.

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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! We are offering Pre-K programs for 2, 3, and 4 year old children! We also have a

Transitional Kindergarten full day class and, of course, Grades K – 8! Be part of the excitement here and call to schedule an appointment today…

201.891.4250. We are very proud of our school and would love to have you visit!!!

Registration for new families begins this week!!!

Sacramental Linens Ministry Sunday, March 3 - Jo Delaney Friday, March 8 - Mary Conway Sunday, March 10 - Sharon Nall Friday, March 15 - Jane McAuley

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!!!

This week, we will attend Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:15 am

and begin our Lenten journey together.

Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and includes the Girl Scouts’ Birthday, March 12th . Girl Scout Week is a time when girls reflect on what it means to be a Girl Scout and all of the amaz-ing things Girl Scouts can do to make the world

a better place. Girl Scout Sunday gives girls the oppor-tunity to attend their place of worship and be recognized as Girl Scouts. Girl Scout Sunday can also be a time when girls explore their faith or other faiths, earn the “My Promise, My Faith” award and strengthen the connection between their faith and Girl Scouts. Girl Scout Sunday is March 10th. We are proud of our MBS Girl Scouts!

Ash Wednesday The Lenten season is upon us! This is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days before Easter. Lent is a time when many of us prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ; his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection. Ashes on Ash Wednesday are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. For your convenience, I have listed the times for Masses or services held on Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Mass and Service Schedule for Ash Wednesday: March 6, 2019

Mass – 6:45 am, 9:15 am, 7:00 pm (ashes will be distributed at each Mass) Service – (with distribution of ashes),

12:00 Noon, 5:30 pm

CCD Grades 1-8 Closing Mass for all CCD Students is on

Monday, March 4th at 4:00 pm. Please sign in, in the narthex of the church.

Home Study Students

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

CLOSING MASS FOR CCD IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 4TH AT 4:00 pm.

PLEASE DROP YOUR BOOK IN THE LABELED BIN IN THE NARTHEX OF THE CHURCH.

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

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

• Confirmation Name and Sponsor Selection form

• Sponsor Certification form

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“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.” (LUKE 6:43)

Are you using your God-given gifts in the way God intended? Do you compare yourself to others and complain about what you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have? In Stewardship God gives each of us unique gifts and a unique plan. Listen to how God is calling you to use your gifts, to bear good fruit, for the glory of His name.

Weekly Basket Collection February 23/24: $10,217 Church in Central and Easter Europe: $ 2,917

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 I would like to take this opportunity

to thank all the volunteers, teachers and aides who are so dedicated to our Junior High religious education program! You are wonderful and I am grateful to you for all you do! Bless you!

Thank you to all the parents who come out every week to drop off and pick up their children, without whose support we could not provide the program as successfully as we do!

I would also like to thank the students. It is a joy to get to know each and every one of you!

Thank you to all the home study students who have completed and handed in your online work and books. Registration materials have been emailed to all the 7th graders. Those 8th grade students can be on the look-out later this month for the registration materials for the Confirmation program.

If you have not completed your home study work; or if you attended class and did not hand in your missing lessons; you will not be able to register for next year’s program until work is completed. If you are interested in the summer program, please note that it fills up quickly! Enjoy the rest of your school year! Pat Wuensch, Jr. High RE Coordinator

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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.

Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concerts PRESENTS AN EVENING OF GERSHWIN

Ramsey, NJ – Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concerts, now in its thirteenth season, will present Lincoln Center Musicians performing the Music of Gershwin and Other Favorite Composers on Saturday, March 9th at 7:30 pm in Mary Help of Christians Chapel, St. John’s Hall. This concert is the third of this series. Tickets are $16.00 and may be purchased in advance through www.brownpapertickets.com. For additional information contact Toni Bilotti Cecere at tcecere@donboscoprep.org or call (201) 327- 6457.

Annual Ladies’ Breakfast Ladies, get your tickets! Saturday, April 13 at 9:00 am, will be the Annual Ladies’ Breakfast at The Brownstone in Paterson. The Holland Christian Home Foundation will present a demonstration by Floral Designer Cathy Miller. Bid at the Silent Auction, while enjoying a time of inspiration, good food and good company. Tickets: $50. For table or individual ticket reservations, please call 973-427-4087. We are currently accepting donations for our silent auction.

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

10 Miles with Jesus 10 Mile Stations of the Cross Walking Pilgrimage from the Archdiocesan Shrine of John Paul II in Linden, NJ to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Newark, NJ.

The walking Pilgrimage will begin on Sunday, March 24 at 10:00 am at the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. John Paul II (St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish) 131 E. Edgar Rd., Linden, NJ and concludes at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral 89 Ridge St., Newark, NJ at around 5 pm with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Very Reverend Bishop Manuel Cruz, Pastor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

FREE ADMISSION, however all participants must register. To register visit: www.10mileswithJesus.org, email: info@10mileswithJesus.org or call: 201.220.1949.