Our Lady of Fatima

Rev. Arlindo Paul Da Silva - Pastor Rev. Virgilio T. Tolentino -Parochial Vicar Rev. Louis A. Mattina - In Residence Rev. A . David Chalackal, C.M.I. - In Residence Deacons: Mr. Stanley Lorenc, Mr. Lawrence Reilly, Mr. William Rider

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE PARISH OFFICE

Address: 50 Van Winkle Place, Address: 50 Van Winkle Place, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Voice: 732-968-5555 • Fax: 732-968-5959 Voice: 732-968-5555 DIRECTORE-mail: [email protected] OF SACRED MUSIC • Web: www.olfparish.org Fax: 732-968-5959 Ms. Jeanette Horai - Director Ms. Cora Verdadero - Secretary Mrs. Jean Lyons - 732-968-5555, ext. 1111 HOLY MASS BAPTISM .

Weekend:

visit 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:00 PM. Saturdays: 5:00PM Weekdays: Parent(s) are asked to the Parish Office regarding the Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM upcoming birth and baptism of their child as early in the pregnancy as possible. They must register for a Baptismal Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 7:00 & 9:00AM Instruction which they are required to attend prior to their MARRIAGE Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM child being baptized. Saturdays: Holy Days 8:00of Obligation: AM Couples contemplating marriage should contact the Parish 7:00 Filipino PM Mass(Vigil);-Every 7:00, 4th 9:00AM; Sunday 12:00 of the & month 7:00PM Office at least one year prior to the proposed wedding date. at 2:00 PM in the church PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Either the bride or groom should be a registered parishioner.

Mass for Memorial Subscribers of O.L.F. Parish - Every 1st Monday of the month at 9:00 AM The sick are invited to call the parish office in order to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion and/or the PENANCE & RECONCILIATION

Anointing of the Sick. The Sacrament of Anointing may be administered at any time during a serious illness. Family Saturdays: 4:00-4:45 PM members should not wait until the patient is in critical MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA condition or unconscious before contacting a priest. Also, Tuesdays Thursdays: 6:00-6:45 PM individuals scheduled for surgery are invited to receive the sacrament prior to their procedure. Tuesdays: EXPOSITION 6:50 OF PM THE HOLY EUCHARIST We welcome and invite all Catholics who live in the area to

register at the Parish Office. Only those parishioners who

Eucharistic Adoration Chapel have been registered for at least six months may qualify to Everyday (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) in the HOLY SAVIOR ACADEMY receive a certificate of eligibility to become a Godparent and/or Sponsor. Everyone who turns 18 years of age should register as an adult, even if they live with their parents. a Middlebrook Deanery School 149 South Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield 1-908-822-5890, ext. 6 Sacramental Preparation a. Pre-Baptism program (Infant Baptisms) (SEE FRONT OF BULLETIN) b. RCIA (Adult Baptism) Unbaptized adults wishing to join the Catholic Church are invited to attend inquiry sessions leading up to acceptance into the Order of the Catechumenate. Adults who have been validly baptized and wish to complete their Christian initiation within the context of the Catholic faith community by the reception of the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation are welcome to experience the catechumenate process with those adults who are preparing for Baptism. c. Adults who have already received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist within the context of the Catholic faith community, and who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation must be active and participating members of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. They must also attend the instructional session in preparation for the reception of the sacrament upon the recommendation of the pastor. d. For children of grade school age, preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation is at least a two-year process. e. Persons wishing to sponsor candidates for the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and those wishing to witness the sacrament of Matrimony, must present a statement of eligibility for sponsorship from their pastor. In order to receive such a statement, one must be at least 16 years of age, a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church, and an active and participating member of his/her parish faith community.

8:30AM + Lucy Cook MONDAY – FEBRUARY 5, 2018 r/o Daughter – Barbara Tosco & Family 7:00AM + Rafaela Bonot r/o Binky Idioma 10:00AM + Ismael Parras r/o Wife& Children 9:00AM + For Members Inscribed on 11:30AM For the Needs & Intentions of Memorial Plaque Ethan Henry Bunales, r/o Family, Fr. TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Arlindo P. DaSilva, r/o Eloise Sawicki & 7:00AM + Rita Cannella Fam. , Larry & Marie Reilly r/o Barbara r/o Stephen & Peggy Suder Watson, Maria Mercedes Morales r/o 7:00PM + Frank Vocisano Belinda Bovell r/o Fiorella Mercuri & Family 5:00PM + Pat & Ken Lant WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 7, 2018 r/o Dave & Gale Zensky 7:00AM + Paul Bellion r/o Mother-In-Law 9:00AM + Angelina Doria Blessed Sacrament has been brought over to the r/o Daughter – Marie Reilly Adoration Chapel in the Parish Center. If you would THURSDAY– FEBRUARY 8, 2018 like to have the Sanctuary Candle lit in either the 7:00AM + Joshua Gonder (Birthday) Church or the Chapel in the name of a loved one r/o Dad, Mom & Family please call 732-968-5555 ext. 1104 or just stop into the office. 7:00PM For the Needs & Intentions of Sevrina Fernandes r/o Family Altar Flowers: For our Church are always a welcome FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 9, 2018 gift, a means of thanksgiving, or a special way to remember an important event of life or death. 7:00AM + Paul Bellion

r/o Frank, Jana & Shelby Drulis Flowers for the Altar: Can be arranged by calling the 9:00AM + Luba Sheremetava Parish Office at 732-968-5555, ext. 1104. The r/o Larry & Marie Reilly donation is $75.00. Flowers in front of the Blessed SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 10, 2018 Mother or in front of the Tabernacle are $35.00. 8:00AM For the Needs & Intentions of

Brianna Zensky r/o Dave & Gale Zensky Flowers Located In Front Of The 5:00PM + Frances McGarr r/o Irene Russo Blessed Mother in the Church This SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 11, 2018 Weekend of February 3rd & 4th Were 7:00AM + Deceased Members Smentkowski Donated By Betty Schick Family r/o John & Connie Smentkowski “In Memory Of Patricia Lorenc”.

2 Sanctuary Lamp in Church Burning This Week: Sick Relatives & Friends Lucy Cook R/O Betty Schick Catherine Herrle, Suzanne Hanselmann, Jenda Hsu, June Sanctuary Lamp in Chapel Burning This Week: Cilento, Mark & Freddy Monzeglio, Estrella Crisostomo, Sharon Hensel (3rd Anniversary) Theresa Simon, Stephen Giordano, Patricia Miller, Eileen R/O Betty Schick McClelland, Cheryl Izzo, Camille Aceto, Beverly Copeland, Votive Candles in Chapel Burning This Week: Edward & Corazon Waga, Justin Treffinger, Anthony Polis, For The Needs & Intentions Of Nadal Fam. Rosalito Lim, Nolan Richardson, Patrick Croat, Christina For The Needs & Intentions Of Nadal Fam. Viso, Manuela Cruz, William Richardson, James & Carole

Lettieri, Patricia Villaneuva, Concepcion Garcia, Antonia Sibel, Rosemary Melick, Marlene Treffinger, Lorenzo Di SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Andrea, Michael& Bridie O’Donnell, Rosario Zavala, Bertha The following items are available for sponsorship on Aguilar, Gladys Gonzalez, Jean Cesare, Rosalie Maimone, a weekly basis. They may be sponsored in honor of a Benedict Onugha, Paul Baldassarre, Amanda Alemezohu, loved one, living or deceased, or to commemorate an Jerry Dassaro, Tony Palio, Artie Kaplan, Zenaida Mabanag, anniversary or special event. Michael Falcon, Ralph & Tony Bengivenga, Mary Lou CHURCH Mason, Norman Mason, Fe Aurellado, Barbara Duggan, Jo- Sanctuary Lamp (next to Tabernacle) Ann A. Craig, Osmund Gascon, Stephen & Elaine Shepherd, Flower Arrangement Rosemarie Steuernan, Barbara Aszuka, Michelle Moorhead, (By the Tabernacle osr in front of the Altar) Nancy VanNess, Jacqueline Scherer, Judy DiLeo, Michael 2 Flower Arrangements (by the Crucifix) Bilowith, Joseph Kovalchick III, James Leung, Lillian Ricard, 2 Flower Arrangements Dolores Wehner, Lourdes Malig, Susan Perrella, Kenneth (By the Blessed Mother statue) Whatley. Baby-Peder Jan Sarsten EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL Please Note: Names of the sick remain in the bulletin for one Sanctuary Lamp month. If you wish their names to remain beyond that time, 4 Votive Candles please call the Parish Office. A name is only added to the ADORATION CHAPEL sick list if called in by a family member. Flower Arrangement in front of the Blessed Sacrament sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss If you would like to place a Flower Arrangement in front of the Blessed In Prayer For Those Who Serve Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel come into the Parish Center Office or call 732-968-5555 ext. 1104 to make arrangements. CPO James Adamiak, Jr.–Naval Station Earle, NJ Jeffrey Aguilar - Alaska Fr. Lou Away For Military Training LCPL Jhordan Baque – San Diego, CA Feb 4-10 - Robins AFB, GA CPL Nathan Boshen – Reserves, NJ Mar 10-24 - Maxwell AFB, GA CPL Kyle Bickerton – Indian Head, MD Apr 9-12 - Denver, CO A1C Kristoffer Engel – Lackland AFB, TX May 7-11 - Lutz, FL MAJ Chad Fitzgerald – USMC Base Quantico, VA Jun 18-Jul 11 - Eielson AFB, AK SRA Joseph Goldberg – AFB Kunsan, So. Korea. SSGT Jason Hernandez - Maryland HAVE YOU REGISTERED WITH US YET?? Chaplain, MAJ Timothy J. Hirten– Osan AFB, Korea If not, please do so as soon possible! LDCR Peter Ketterer – Virginia Beach, VA It is not only quite painless but also very Chaplain, LT COLONEL Stuart King – Reserves necessary if we are to know how we Robins AFB, GA can better serve your needs while you Chaplain, MAJ Louis A. Mattina – Reserves are with us. It also saves everyone from the Eielson AFB, AK embarrassing moments that will inevitably occur: MAJ Antonio Martinez – Ft. Dix, NJ CPT Ronald Medina – Seoul, Korea Parishes Require Certificates Of Sponsorship For A1C Kenneth W. Pine, Lackland AFB, TX Godparents & Confirmation Sponsors. These Will Be Military Basic Training Issued Only To Those Who Are Confirmed Catholics; Registered In Our Parish, Regular Participants At Mass, UT Billy Riggio – Witchita Falls, TX Validly Married In The Church (If Applicable). It Is Difficult LCDR Wilfred Sa-Onoy – Coast Guard Reserves To Have To Refuse Anyone But It Has Had To Be Done At Washington, D.C. Times (And It Is Never Easy To Do Or To Accept). You SGT Nicholas Solomon – Okinawa, Japan Should Be Registered With The Parish At Least Six SSGT Timothy Spring – Camp Lejeune, NC Months Before We Can Give You A Certificate To Become A Sponsor. We Look Forward To Meeting You. SGT Bridger Van Ness – Fort Bragg, NC

3 MEETINGS FOR Thursday Holy Hour for Dying – THE WEEK 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Church CYM Basketball Practice – 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.- Gym Sunday Cub Scouts–7:00p.m.- 8:30p/m Café. Rosary Altar Communion Sunday – Adult Choir Practice – 7:30 p.m.. – Church 8:30 a.m. - Church Filipino American Association meeting 7:30pm – St. CCD Classes-10:00 am 11:15 a.m. Joseph Cottolengo room Choir sings at 11:30 a.m. Baptisms – 1:00 p.m. – Church Friday Line Dancing – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Gym Jr. Legion of Mary – CYM Basketball Practice 5:30 p.m.– Fr. McGivney Room. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CYM Basketball Practice Youth Group – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – café. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Kalahi Basketball– Girl Scouts – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.–Gym St. Lorenzo Ruiz Room Holy Hour for Religious Freedom – Spanish Prayer Group – 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph 7:00 p.m. –Adoration Chapel Cottolengo Room Bible Study 7:30 p.m. – Fr. Halbing - Parish Center – St. Filipino Choir Practice – Joseph Cottolengo Room 7:00 p.m. – Church Chapel Charismatic Prayer Meeting – Monday 8:00 p.m. Fr. McGivney Room Basketball – 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.- gym CCD Classes 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. 2nd Grade Parents Meeting Saturday 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium FLEA MARKET C.C.D. Classes 6th, 7th & 8th Classes 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - cafeteria 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. CYM Basketball Games – Baptism Parents Meeting - 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Gym RCIA – 7:30 p.m. – St. Lorenzo Ruiz Room Kalahi Basketball – World Apostolate of Fatima – 4:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. – Gym 7:30 p.m. – Fr. McGivney Room Sunday CCD Classes 10:00 am-11:15 a.m. - School Tuesday Choir sings at 11:30 a.m. Mass Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary– Line Dancing – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Gym 10:30 am-11:30am St. Joseph Cottolengo Room CYM Basketball- 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Gym Sr. Citizens – 1:30 p.m. - Cafeteria Kalahi Basketball – Children’s Choir Practice – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Gym 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Church Holy Hour for Religious Freedom – CYM Basketball Practice 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. – Adoration Chapel Boy Scouts - 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. – Cafeteria Bible Study–7:30 p.m.-Fr. Halbing – St Joseph Lazarus Leadership Planning Meeting – 7:30 p.m. – St. Cottolengo Room Joseph Cottolengo Room Legion of Mary– 7:30 p.m. – Fr. McGivney Room Men’s Basketball – Save The Dates 8:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. – Gym

Wednesday Rosary Day Of Recollection – Saturday – CYM Basketball Practice February 17th – in OLF Parish 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. - Gym H.I.S. Class – 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.- School Our Lady of Manoag Officers Meeting - 7:30 p.m. – St. Joseph Cottolengo Room Rosarian Day of Recollection Adult Confirmation Class – Saturday – February 17, 2018 in OLF Parish Center. 7:30 p.m. – Fr. McGivney Room 7 Secrets of the Universe – 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – St. 8:00 a.m. Mass in Church, followed by coffee in Parish Lorenzo Ruiz Room Center. Conference begins at 9:30 a.m.–Hot Lunch. Charismatic Prayer Meeting – 7:45 p.m. Blessed Presenter: Rev. Ignatius Mary Okoroji, sdv - $22.00 per Margaret Castello Room Men’s Basketball– person. Call Gale at 908-755-3043. Limit 25 people – 8:30 p.m.to 10:00 p.m. – Gym 1st come. Open to other parishioners. 4 We Are A Tithing Parish Capital Campaign Payments And Donations: Please us blue envelopes marked “Capital Campaign” to make Following God’s Plan For Giving payments on pledges and to make new or additional January 28, 2018 $13,849.00 donations toward the renovation of the Church. These envelopes are available at the entrances of the Church and January 29, 2017 $13,615.00 Adoration Chapel. They have also been included in the Number of envelopes 395 mailing sent to our parishioners who use our regular Average weekly envelope coll. 27.82 offertory envelopes. There are no second or special collections for the blue envelopes. They may be placed in COMMENT: “A gift is something we do not the collection basket, mailed or dropped off at the Parish have to give! No law requires us to give gifts on Center at any time. Also, for those who prefer, On-Line birthdays, etc. Similarly, our gifts to God are Giving is available for electronic transfer payments and prompted by the spirt of generosity. We give donations. Please see our Parish website at because we want to give. We give because we www.olfparish.org for information love. Tithing is giving a gift…for every gift we have BILL PAY: Did you know that individuals can arrange ever received.” with their bank to make automatic check payments to our PASTOR’S COMMENT: “In last weeks church and other charitable institutions? Many of our second reading, St Paul asked us to stay on track parishioners use Bill-Pay, a free convenient and hassle free and not be distracted from the good that God is way to make contributions toward the weekly offertory revealing to us and the good that God is inviting and/or the Parish Capital Campaign. To learn more, contact your bank and ask them about Bill-Pay. us to share with one another. This may well involve prudently using the things of the world and avoiding their misuse and abuse.”

SCRIPTURE: “Through Him (then) let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; ATTENTION PARISHIONERS

God is please with sacrifices of that kind.” THE 2019 Mass Book Was opened on Hebrew 13:15-16 th Thursday – January 18 2018.

Income And Expenses For The Week Of Jan 23rd –Jan. 29th 2018

INCOME & EXPENSES Church, Parish Center, Rectory and Education- Recreation Center “For The Honor of Our Lady And the Glory of God” INCOME: Pray for God’s Blessing Mass Collection $13,168.00 Through the Intercession of Saint Ann On-Line Giving 681.00 We’ve installed the statue of Saint Ann, OLF Athletic Program 1,379.00 Mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. Rental 10,714.00 Through the intercession of Saint Ann to whom this Donation 293.00 campaign is dedicated, may we face the challenges of All Other Income 2,166.00 our undertaking with courage, cooperation and Total Income $28,401.00 generosity for the honor of Our Lady and The Glory EXPENSES: of God. Campaign Information as of 1/29/18 Payroll 15,652.00 Monies Pledged $2,213,237.49 Property Insurance 5,926.00 Pledges Received 1,920,677.93 OLF Athletic Program 2,200.00 Includes online giving of 67,641.23 Flowers (Christmas) 1,044.00 Total of all monies received All Other Expenses 1,085.00 2,306,361.94 Total Expenses 25,907.00 This amount includes donations before the campaign & quarterly interest INCOME AND EXPENSES

Money Received Last Week Church Renovation Cash & Checks $ 3,502.50 INCOME: Online Giving 175.00 Capital Campaign Money Received 3,677.50 Total Received $ 3,677.50 Total Income 3,677.50 EXPENSES: Thank you for continuing to support the renovation. Church & Chapel expense renovation $ 0.00 Your prayer and financial gifts are highly appreciated. Total Expenses 0.00 5 Religious Education A Sacramental Preparation Meeting for parents of children who will be receiving First Penance and First Fish: Volunteers Needed: Holy Communion will be held on Monday evening, Feb.5, at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. At least one Immediate Need: FISH is in need of additional Phone Volunteers to work parent must attend. Letters have been mailed with from home one or two days a month details. Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 21, our annual answering calls from clients or donors and setting up Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy Sale will begin. The appointments for new clients seeking food and/or clothing. proceeds from the sale are used to promote and Monday thru Friday 9-5. Training and ongoing support is support religious education activities, sacramental available. Call 732-356-0081 and leave a message for programs, and teacher enrichment. Information will Debbie.

be sent home with each student and order forms will A ride along helper is needed for Tuesdays, Thursdays & be made available for all parishioners. Thank you in Fridays. The hours would be approximately 7:30 a.m. to advance for your orders and your support of this sale 10:30 a.m. Helper will assist in picking up donations from throughout the years. grocery stores and unloading them at the Food Room. Volunteers must be over the age of 18, able to lift 60+ Holy Hour Of Prayer For The Dying: pounds, be able to commit to a specific schedule and be Holy Hour of Prayer for the Dying will be held dependable. For more information contact Lisa at 732-356- every Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 0081. in the Church. The purpose is to offer up Thank you for considering these volunteer activities. For prayers for the dying, especially for those who more information contact Lisa at 732-356-0081. die suddenly, unprepared to enter eternal life. All are invited to participate in this beautiful weekly Anyone who needs help with Food or clothing or would like to volunteer to help others, call 732-356-0081 a Fish devotion. volunteer will return your call. Monetary donations may be Line Dancing: Every 1st, 2nd & 5th sent to FISH, Inc. at P.O. Box 08855, Piscataway, NJ 08855

Sundays of the month. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW p.m. in the Gym (Recreation Center) with Fr. Virgil SOMEONE WHO… Tolentino. Open to all ages. Donation of $5.00 or Has expressed an interest in more per person. Refreshments available for becoming a Catholic? Was baptized purchase. For information contact Cora at 732- Catholic as a child but has not celebrated 968-5555 ext. 1109. the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings, the Freedom & Persecuted experience of Church. And on building a personal relationship with Christ as we prepare individuals to A Holy Hour for Christians: Celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Religious Freedom will be held every Confirmation during The Easter season. There are separate Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the Eucharistic Adoration sessions for children and youth. You are welcome to Chapel. Participants will be invited to silently pray participate in the process with your questions, insights and the rosary and other special prayers for the your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For more intentions of Christians world-wide who are being information contact Bill Fennelly at 732-754-4214 or e-mail persecuted for their faith. [email protected]

RESPECT LIFE: Our parish will be sponsoring a All are invited to join the Flame of Love Rosary Baby Shower to benefit Life Choices ending February in the Parish Center on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. The Flame of Love is a continuation of the Fatima 10th & 11th. Please purchase new baby clothes or baby message-the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary items & place them in the container in the entrance of and the reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Blessed the Church. Thank you for your generous donations Mother has said that this grace of the Flame of Love in the past and also in advance for your continued Rosary is the greatest grace given to Mankind since the support of the young mothers who CHOOSE LIFE. Incarnation. 6 Monthly Flea Market & Garage Sale “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was Will Be Held On Saturday February 10th thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35 The flea market has moved to the SECOND SATURDAY of the month from 9:00 a.m. to OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES OR GROUPS: Fishes and Loaves Café which serves the 3:00 p.m. rain or shine, at the Parish needy in our area a restaurant quality and Recreation Center parking lot or in the style sit down dinner once a month, needs YOU. Any Cafeteria (during inclement weather). If you’re families, individuals or anyone who works with any looking to discard things and/or make some extra groups, the Fishes and Loaves Cafe is looking for money, this is the perfect vending event for you. If people willing to commit to making the centerpieces for one of the months. We need 20 each month. We you’re looking for great bargains and/or unique items, are not looking for anything elaborate. In the past, we this is the perfect shopping event for you. We have also have had origami flowers, tissue paper flowers, pipe recently acquired beautiful images of the Blessed cleaner shamrocks and many other beautiful Mother which are for sale. Join us as a Vendor and/or inexpensive centerpieces. Please call Barbara Duggan Shopper!! To reserve your space call: 732-735-5472. at 908-561-0555 or e-mail [email protected] if you can help us. The cost per (10’ by 10’ space) is only $25.00. Youth Group Corner DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT HOME? It’s not OK for someone you live with to make you feel uncomfortable or frightened, or to keep The Youth Group welcomes you if you are in food, medicine or money from you. 8th-12th grade or between 13-18 years old. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!! We meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from Call Piscataway Domestic Violence Crisis Team 6-8pm in the Cafeteria. Join us at the 5pm Mass Hotline: 732-529-2517. beforehand if you can. Please contact John Procopio at WANTED: [email protected] with any questions or join families that us at the next meeting to check us out. would like to have the Blessed Mother’s statue visit their home for a week. Fishes and Loaves Café WHY: The Legion of Mary would like to pray the Rosary with them on Monday evenings. WHO: Every 3rd Friday of the month Our Lady of Fatima Church and Fish, Inc. serve individuals and Contact Cora Verdadero at 732-752-3889. families a hot meal while providing hospitality and The local Courage chapter can be reached at 732-562- fellowship. This monthly supper is a ministry to 2476. The EnCourage hotline is 732-248-9460. All serve our sisters and brothers in need who reside calls are strictly confidential. Also visit the in the surrounding communities and those who International website: http://www.couragerc.org. or are homeless. Fishes and Loaves Café is a watch Desire of the Everlasting Hills documentary at: ministry in which we exercise in charity the www.everlastinghills.org. corporal works of mercy to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and welcome strangers. In Pastoral Ministry for Same-Sex Attraction addition to volunteers who set up, cook and serve, Watch EWTN This Week - If you have unwanted we ask parishioners to manifest the presence of our Lord by taking time to sit and talk with guests same-sex attraction (SSA), confidential, Catholic, attending the supper. pastoral care is available. Contact Courage at 732- 562-2476 or email to [email protected]. The The next Fishes and Loaves Café will EnCourage ministry provides support to family be Friday, February 16th from 5:00PM members of persons with SSA. Contact EnCourage – 7:00PM in the cafeteria at 732-248-9460. All calls confidential. Also, see the website at Couragerc.org. If you would like to volunteer in this ongoing ministry, please contact Arlene Sroczynski at 732- The Courage Apostolate will be featured on EWTN 563-0449 or email [email protected]. th th th Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and on February 4 at 5 p.m., 6 at 5 a.m., and 7 at 11p.m. can be made by check to “Our Lady of Fatima All calls confidential and Tuesday, March 20th at 5:00 Church” and writing in the memo of the check p.m. Encourage will be featured on EWTN on “Fishes & Loaves Café”. Thank you in advance for February 25th at 5:00 p.m., 27th at 5:00 a.m. & 28th at your prayerful support and participation in living 11:00 p.m. All calls confidential. the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 We Have Temporary Envelopes In The Church For Any Parishioner Who May Parish Memorial Gift Program: Our Have Forgotten Their Envelopes. parish community has initiated the use of the 2018

Sponsor of the Week edition of our current worship program. These books are financed through gifts and memorials on an annual basis. A gift of $10.00 will memorialize one book.

Without advertisements in our bulletin from Tony’s Roofing & Home GIVEN AS A GIFT BY (PLEASE PRINT) Improvement ______Free Estimates 24/7 Emergency Service 848-200-8725. IN THE NAME OF (PLEASE PRINT) this bulletin would not be possible. We thank our bulletin ______advertisers who make this weekly publication possible. Let them know that you see their ad here and thank them as well. Envelopes Entitled” Parish Memorial Gift Program” Will Be Available In the Pews. Please Badminton Fill In Information & Place the Envelope in the The Badminton Club Has Moved Over To Our Collection Basket or Bring To the Parish Office. Lady Of Mt. Virgin Church In Middlesex Temporarily. If you want to have fun, meet new friends and practice/improve your badminton skills, join us at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church in Middlesex Contribution Statements Badminton Club every Monday 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. If You Would Like To Receive A Statement Of Your & Thursday 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Bring your own Church Contributions For The Year 2017 For Tax rackets. Be a member, pay vouchers or pay as you play. Purposes, Please Fill Out The Information Listed One day free trial game upon registration. Below And Return By Way Of The Collection Basket Concords (Separated & Divorced nd Or Drop Off At The Parish Office. Group) They meet on the 2 Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Contribution Statement Contact: Lucy at 732-968-4093. Clearly leave Please Print All Information your name & number. NAME______

FILIPINO MASS ADDRESS______th The Filipino Mass is held on the 4 Sunday of the Envelope Number (Must Have)______month at 2:00 p.m. Fellowship follows the Mass in the cafeteria. You must fill out this form in order to receive a

Blue Army World Apostolate of Fatima statement. Please do not call the Parish Office invites all to come and pray the rosary & hear a with requests. Thank You. Contribution reflection the 3rd Monday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. in statements will not be automatically sent out. the Parish Center.

PARISH WEBSITE: Checkout our parish website at Pilgrimage To The Holy Land, June 18-27 2018 www.olfparish.org. It contains the weekly parish Ed and Jean Lyons invite you to join their pilgrimage to the bulletin, monthly newsletter, special announcements, Holy Land in June 2018 with Peter’s Way Tours. Come and information on parish events, inspirational videos and walk in the footsteps of Jesus and see the places of His much more. It’s one of the best ways to continually Annunciation, birth, life and burial. Visit and pray at many keep up with the latest news from the parish. religious sites along the way, including Caesarea, Nazareth, Sea of Gallilee, Cana, Mount Tabor, Jericho, Jerusalem, CATHOLIC SPIRIT: The annual drive to support Bethlehem, Shepherd’s Field, Mt. Olives, Qumran Valley and our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, is taking Emmaus. This pilgrimage promises to be spiritually enriching place during the month of February, National Catholic and inspiring with Father Edmund Luciano, Parochial Vicar, Press Month. Please support their good work by using St. Bernard Clairvaux Church, celebrating the Eucharist each the envelope in your packet. Any amount you day along the way and guiding us in prayer. For further information, contact Ed or Jean (732-642-6748/732-642- contribute will show your support for the ministry of 6747), or e mail: [email protected]. Enrollment the Catholic Spirit and will be greatly appreciated. And deadline is January 30, 2018. All-Inclusive estimated package please remember to take home a copy of the paper – it price per person, sharing a twin room, $3,390 (includes has a special role to play in your life as a practicing round-trip airfare from Newark and departure taxes and fuel surcharge). Catholic. 8 Lenten Spiritual Enrichment romance, deepen communication, and nourish the 7 Secrets of the Eucharist spirituality in your marriage. The next Worldwide If you are searching for a way to grow in holiness and your Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held April 20-22. appreciation of the Eucharist, please join us during Lent to Early registration is advisable as space is limited. Phone learn about the “7 Secrets of the Eucharist”. A book by 1-732-904-9636 for registration and information. Visit Vinny Flynn and a study guide will be used for the us at www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org for more workshop. All sessions will be held at the Parish Center on information. Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: : Our Diocesan Office for February 7th, 28th, March 7th, 14th and 21st. The total fee for 24 Hour Prayer Line Persons with Disabilities has a 24 hour prayer line for the book and study guide is $20. If you would like to those who desire prayers for special needs. If you, a participate, please contact Jean Lyons (732-642-6747 or family member or friend would like to be remembered [email protected]) before Monday, February 5th. in prayer for a temporary or permanent illness, please call us and leave a detailed message at 732-765-6431 or send email to our office at [email protected]. We also have a Second Collection that will be taken up this week-end Facebook page that provides daily updates with – February 3rd & 4th is the Diocesan Winter Collection that inspirational reflections for people with disabilities, supports “The Latin American Missions, Eastern Europe & family members & caregivers. The site also provides Catholic Home Missions.” Please prayerfully consider how endless resources for those with physical, emotional, you can support this appeal. cognitive, visual, auditory & other special challenges. To access our Facebook page type Diocese of 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Metuchen Office for Persons with Disabilities. Lighting A Fire In the Heart of Our World Please watch your mailbox for a letter from Bishop Checchio coming to you this week announcing the 2018 Bishop’s Annual About Retrouvaille: The word Retrouvaille™ (pronounced retro-vie) Appeal. The campaign will again be conducted during Lent and our parish can earn a rebate of 50% of the amount is a French word meaning rediscovery. The program collected over the parish goal amount. Through yoir support is intended for couples with marital problems of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese including those who are considering marriage whose needs are the greatest—the poor, the homeless, and separation and those who are already separated or those struggling with illness or grief. Among other needed divorced but want to try again to save their marriage. pastoral ministries, your gift also supports our priority ministries of Evangelization & Communication and enhances Some couples come to Retrouvaille during the the work of forming our youth. initial signs of a marriage problem. Other couples are For Your Marriage in a state of despair and hopelessness when they attend National Marriage Week – Feb. 7th - 14th the program. These latter couples often consider the Honor your marriage by following these simple tips: Hug Retrouvaille program their final option. your spouse often…it helps relieve stress. During the The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend week call your spouse and say “I love you”. Take out your experience combined with a series of six post-weekend wedding pictures & share a memory with family & sessions over 2 months. The Diocese of Metuchen friends. Bring a gift to your spouse for no reason. Fix his offers two such programs a year. The program or her favorite meal this week. Share your love for each provides the tools to help put a marriage in order again. other with your children one evening. Ask your spouse The main emphasis of the program is on for a date this week. Tell each other how much your communication in marriage between husband and marriage means to you. Share the joys & sacrifices that wife. It will give a couple the opportunity to rediscover have made your marriage lasting with engaged couples. Visit our website for more information each other and examine their lives together in a new https://www.nationalmarriageweekusa.org and positive way. Valentine’s Day is Every Day The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples No reason why Valentine’s Day should be just one day each year. Why not give your spouse a gift that lasts headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have every day? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter successfully overcome their marriage problems by Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize attending the program.

9 Jesus asks us to demonstrate our love for Him through our Shopping Reminder!!! We are still generosity to others, in our everyday lives, He calls us to share collecting General Mills’ Box Tops for Education our gifts of them, talent and financial resources with others. “While we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people – programs and Tyson A+ programs which will be given but especially to those of the household of the faith.” (Galatians to our Deanery School – Holy Savior Academy. Put 6:10) A bequest in any amount given through your estate will them in a baggie or an envelope & place in collection strengthen our household of faith. For more information call the basket. Diocesan Stewardship & Development office at 732-562-2433, www.diometuchen.plannedgiving,org CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2018-2019 TUITION ASSISTANCE – ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN Families interested in applying for tuition assistance to attend an eligible Diocese of Metuchen Catholic Elementary or High School Life Line Screening may do soon now. The application process is online through Saturday, February 24 – Olf School Cafeteria FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Online applications must be Pre-Registration Is Required Call completed (including supporting documentation) by no later 1-888-653-6450 than SATURDAY, MARCH 31st 2018. Applications are available Receive A $10.00 Discount. in English or Spanish. Families that need assistance completing

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL the online application, or need access to technology to apply, may register for ome of the two Application Workshops, which will be HEART MONTH: Do you have high held in two locations in January & February going to cholesterol or high blood pressure? Have www.diometuchen.org/tuition/assistance & following the members of your family suffered from these ailments? Do you workshops link. have a poor diet? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to consider being screened for your risk of stroke through the services of Life Line Screening. Life Line Screening Life Choices uses ultrasound technology to view the plaque build-up in your Resource Center’s Annual Charity Banquet “Visions of carotid arteries, the main arteries that carry blood to the brain. Love” – Sunday – February 25th 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Blockages in these arteries are a leading cause of stroke. Register – Pines Manor, Edison. Inspirational Keynote for a Wellness Package with Heart Rhythm for $149.00. All Speaker: Shari Richard of www.Unborn.com Tickets screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. See above to register. are $65 per person – call 732-526-0911 for more info. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DEANERY SCHOOL HOLY SAVIOR Sunday Breakfast ACADEMY, a pre-kindergarten through 8th We will hold Breakfast on the 2nd grade Catholic School located at 149 South Sunday of the each Month – Sunday Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield. The school February 11th. - St. John’s in Dunellen – 8:00 a.m. to uses technology as an integral part of learning 12:00 Noon. All you can eat for $10.00, children under with the emphasis on science, math & religion. 5 free. Omelet station, scrambled eggs, bacon, We also offer an active athletic program, including sausage, 3 different pancakes, French toast, potatoes, cheerleading and financial aid for qualifying rolls, Danish, coffee, tea & juice. All are welcome to families. For more information call 968-822-5890 join us. Will be cancelled on March 11th due to Fish or visit www.holysavioracademy.com

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