OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH

Physical Address/Church: 501 New Market Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Mailing Address/Parish Center: 50 Van Winkle Place, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Phone: 732-968-5555 Fax: 732-968-5959 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.olfparish.org

HOLY MASS JULY 18, 2021

Weekend Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm

Weekdays Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 am Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 am & 7:00pm Saturday: 8:00 am

Holy Days of Obligation 7:00 pm (Vigil); 7:00, 9:00 am; 12:00 & 7:00 pm

Filipino Mass: Every 4th Sunday at 3:00 pm

PENANCE & RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 - 4:50 pm Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 - 6:50 pm

DEVOTIONS

Holy Rosary Monday, Wednesday & Friday after the 9:00 am Mass GODPARENT/SPONSOR ELIGIBILITY

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena Those individuals seeking to become a godparent or Tuesday: 6:50 pm sponsor in the must obtain from their parish a letter of eligibility. To receive such a letter one Novena Thursday: 6:50 pm must fulfill the following conditions: Be at least 16 years of age, be a fully initiated member of the Church (having Immaculate Heart of Mary (First Saturday) Rosary received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Every 1st Saturday of the month after the 8:00 am Mass Eucharist), if married, be in a valid Catholic marriage, be BAPTISM – Infants registered with a parish (for at least 6 months) and be 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 3:00 pm. actively practicing the faith (regularly attending Sunday Parents should schedule their child’s Baptism and attend Mass while living a life of Christian virtue and charity). the Prep Class as early in the pregnancy as possible. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK / HOMEBOUND RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) The sick, homebound and those scheduled for surgery Non-Catholics interested in becoming Roman Catholic are invited to call the parish office in order to make and Catholics seeking to complete their initiation into arrangements to receive Holy Communion and/or the the Church are invited to enroll in the RCIA – a religious Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Although the formation program which introduces and explains the Sacrament of Anointing may be administered at any time Catholic Faith to adults while preparing them to receive during a serious illness, family members should not wait the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and until the patient is in critical condition or unconscious Eucharist). before contacting a .

CONFIRMATION – Adults RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES – Children Catholics, ages 14 and older, who need to receive the Sunday: 10:15 – 11:45 am (Grades K – 6) Sacrament of Confirmation should enroll in the Adult Monday: 4:00 – 5:15 pm (Grades 1- 6) Confirmation Program. Monday: 7:00 – 8:15 pm (Grades 7 & 8)

HOLY MATRIMONY PARISH OFFICE HOURS Couples should contact the Parish Office at least one year Parish Office is now open Monday—Friday, 9:00 am - prior to the proposed wedding date. Either the bride or 9:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am—1:00 pm. groom should be a registered parishioner. EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is now in the Church (except Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm) and via livestream from the chapel - see our web site olfparish.org. Parish Directory

PARISH CLERGY Pastor Rev. Arlindo Paul Da Silva Ext. 1101 Parochial Vicars Rev. Robert V. Meyers Ext. 1116 Rev. J. Pekola Ext. 1007 In Residence Rev. David Chalackal, C.M.I. Deacons Dcn. Larry Reilly Dcn. Bill Rider Ext. 1113

PARISH STAFF * Volunteer Staff Member

Administrative Staff Gloria Hughes, Administrative Assistant Ext. 1104 Natalie Mueller, Administrative Assistant Ext. 1107 *Muriel Bronovicki, Evening Receptionist Ext. 1107 *Katie Ippoliti, Evening Receptionist Ext. 1107 *Betty Lockwood, Evening Receptionist Ext. 1107 *Evelyn Nuguid, Evening Receptionist Ext. 1107 *Lulu Paredes, Evening Receptionist Ext. 1107 *Eileen Walsh, Evening Receptionist Ext. 1107

Business: Jim Whelan, Business/Property Manager Ext. 1112 *Ed Lyons, Event/Facilities Manager 732-642-6748 Ralph DeLillo, Bookkeeper Ext. 1103

Communications: *Cathy Horn, Bulletin/Website Manager Ext. 1117

Maintenance: Luis Lopez, Maintenance Director Ext. 1114 or [email protected] Ricardo Lopez, Custodian Ext. 1114 Marga Bower, Church Sacristan 732-968-5027 Aurora Sardo, Rectory Manager 732-968-5556

Religious Education (CCD): Sr. Alina Marie Nieser, PVMI, Parish Catechetical Leader Ext. 1106 or 914-330-7652

Sacred Music: Jean Lyons, Director Ext. 1111

Stewardship: *Roberta Maurer, Director Ext. 1110 or 732-245-9124

PARISH MINISTRIES & APOSTOLATES

Adult Confirmation Program Bill Fennelly 732-754-4214 Altar Servers (Youth) Mario Fabella 848-219-5911 Altar Servers (Adult Men) Al Tuttle 732-648-5188 Baby Showers Madge Heeney 732-748-8845 Baptism Preparation Classes (“Pre-Jordan”) Gloria Hughes 732-968-5555 Bible Study Marie Reilly 732-968-5555 Blood Drives Al Tuttle 732-648-5188 Blue Army (World Apostolate of Fatima) Marie Reilly 732-968-5555 Candlelight Procession Committee Irene Russo 732-752-0547 Cantors Jean Lyons Ext. 1111 Choir (Adult) Jean Lyons Ext. 1111 Choir (Contemporary) Binky Idioma 732-688-0355 Choir (Filipino) Noel Gendrano 908-421-6644 Choir (Youth) Jean Lyons Ext. 1111

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PARISH MINISTRIES & APOSTOLATES Continued…

Church Decorating Committee Marie Reilly 732-968-5555 Church Renovation Committee Fr. Paul Da Silva 732-968-5555 Clothing Collection (for Catholic Charities) Luis Lopez Ext. 1114 or [email protected] Collection Counters (St. Matthew Counters) Ralph DeLillo Ext. 1103 Concords (Separated or Divorced) Lucy 732-968-4093 Courage Jean Lyons 732-642-6747 Divine Mercy Conference Max Gutierrez 732-925-7788 EnCourage Ed Lyons 732-642-6748 Eucharistic Guardians Gerry Aboyme 732-266-4145 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Arlene Sroczynski 732-563-0449 Filipino American Association Mario Fabella 848-219-5911 Fishes & Loaves Café Arlene Sroczynski 732-563-0449 Flame of Love Prayer Group VACANT Food Collection (for FISH – local Food Pantry) Al Tuttle 732-648-5188 Heritage Day Committee Roberta Maurer 732-245-9124 or Ext. 1110 Holy Eucharist Course for Adults Scott Culver 732-968-5555 Holy Hour for the Dying Rosemarie O’Brien 908-753-7486 Holy Trinity Charismatic Prayer Group Cesar Jose 732-968-7882 Jr. Legion of Mary Ming Estrada 732-261-1316 Knights of Columbus – Council 2544 Mario Fabella [email protected] Lazarus Ministry Sharon Strack 732-752-4979 Lectors Pat [email protected] Legion of Mary Kathy Skiba 732-885-9375 Lenten Soup Suppers Jill Venturella 732-261-9251 Instrumentalists Jean Lyons Ext. 1111 Marriage Celebration Day Sue Ellen Bibby 732-968-9297 May Crowning Sr. Alina Marie Nieser, PVMI 732-968-9297 New Parishioner Welcome Roberta Maurer 732-245-9124 or Ext. 1110 Newsletter Bob Niemeyer [email protected] Operation Rice Bowl Arlene Sroczynski 732-563-0449 Our Lady of Fatima Traveling Statue Kathy Skiba 732-885-9375 Our Lady of Guadalupe Traveling Image Ming Estrada 732-261-1316 Parish Finance Council Jim Whelan [email protected] Parish History/Heritage Committee Cynthia Harris 732-968-5555 Pastoral Council Fr. Paul Da Silva 732-968-5555 Picnic Luis Lopez Ext. 1114 or [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Bill Fennelly 732-754-4214 RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children) Sr. Alina Marie Nieser, PVMI Ext. 1106 or 914-330-7652 Respect Life VACANT Rosary Makers Guild Sharon Strack 732-752-4979 Rosary Society VACANT Seder Meal Arlene Sroczynski 732-563-0449 Sextons Deacon Bill Rider Ext. 1113 Spanish Rosary Society Luz Lopez 732-598-7528 Stewardship Fair Roberta Maurer 732-245-9124 Toy Drive Arlene Sroczynski 732-563-0449 Ushers Al Tuttle 732-648-5188 Vocations Committee VACANT Youth Athletics Charlene Bressler Ext. 1115 Youth Group (High School) John Procopio [email protected]

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PRAY FOR OUR SICK

RELATIVES & FRIENDS MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021 Catherine Herrle, Suzanne Hanselmann,

7:00 AM t Tom Perry (2nd Anniversary) r/o Family Jenda Hsu, Freddy Monzeglio, Eileen 9:00 AM t Howard Hughes r/o Wife & Family McClelland, Beverly Copeland, Edward Waga, Justin Treffinger, Anthony Polis, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 Rosalito Lim, Nolan Richardson, Patrick + Saint Apollinaris, Bishop, Martyr Croat, Christina Viso, William Richardson, t 7:00 AM Edgardo Pascual r/o Edna Lim Patricia Villaneuva, Concepcion Garcia, t 7:00 PM Ralph Spagnola r/o George & Roberta Maurer Antonia Sibel, Rosemary Melick, Marlene WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 Treffinger, Lorenzo Di Andrea, Bridie Saint , Priest, O’Donnell, Rosario Zavala, Bertha Aguilar, 7:00 AM t John Simon r/o the Roth Family Gladys Gonzalez, Jean Cesare, Rosalie 9:00 AM t Zacarias Borja r/o Christy Derikito Maimone, Benedict Onugha, Amanda Alemezohu, Jerry Dassaro, Tony Palio, Artie THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 Kaplan, Zenaida Mabanag, Mary Lou Saint Mason, Fe Aurellado, Barbara Duggan, Jo- t 7:00 AM Susan McAlear r/o Marcy & Peter Brock Ann A. Craig, Stephen & Elaine Shepherd, t 7:00 PM Anthony Mazzucco r/o Alice Mazzucco Barbara Aszuka, Michelle Moorhead, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 Nancy Van Ness, Jacqueline Scherer, Judy Saint Bridget, Religious DiLeo, Joseph Kovalchick III, James Leung, 7:00 AM Mass of Thanksgiving r/o the Culpepper Family Lillian Ricard, Susan Perrella, Carole 9:00 AM For the Needs of George & Roberta Maurer (44th Anniversary) Herrle, Medardo Casino, Donald Alaburda,

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2021 Vinny Catania, Erin McCaskill, Barbara Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest Ketterer, Fred Soltis, Balbina Palacios, Gerald Scarloss, Rose McMahon, Eddie 8:00 AM t Pat Lant r/o the Zensky Family Henry, Timothy Mason III, Mary Totten, 5:00 PM t Eloise Sawicki r/o the Gruenling Family William Totten, Mary Ellen Cuneo, Mary

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2021 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ann Cybulski, Richard Weidmann, Sr., Mila

& Noel Gendrano, Kathleen Barrett 7:00 AM t Anthony P. Conti r/o Humbert & Jean Delgaudio Mason, Tina Pima, George Bengivenga, 9:00 AM t Ralph & Mary DeLillo r/o Jean DeLillo Eric Waga, James Colucci, Basil & Gloria 11:00 AM t Jane C. Mills r/o George & Roberta Maurer Reynolds, Mary Giordano, Susan Dixon 1:00 PM For the Needs of: Becker, Kenneth Lant, Jr., Grace Piepoli, Italia Testa r/o Mom & Dad Helen Cortese, Mary Meyers, Ronald Nicole Zensky r/o Family Arreza, Father Paul Da Silva, Marilyn Roseanna Ayers r/o Mom & Dad Capasso, Champion, Hilda L. Madge Heeney r/o Larry & Marie Reilly Annani, Jean Lyons, Julian Quagliana, t 5:00 PM Richard DeJesus r/o Glecy Abaquita Thomas & Adeline Delaney, Nelly

Pantojan, Cathy Slootmaker, Betty Schick

Please Note: Names of the sick remain in the bulletin for one month. If you wish their names to remain beyond that time, please call the Parish Office. A name is only added to the sick list if called in by a family member.

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,,, IN PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO SERVE ,,, PRAYER FOR OUR NATION CPO James Adamiak, Jr. – Naval Station Earle, NJ God our Father, giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to CPL Kyle Bickerton – Reserves, NJ your loving care. You are the rock on which this nation was founded. CPL Nathan Boshen – Reserves, NJ You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty, and LT Jay Caluna – Pensacola, FL the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for your glory and dwell among your people. A1C Kristoffer Engel – Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO Send your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders and people. MAJ Chad Fitzgerald – Okinawa, Japan Open their minds to the great work of human life and the importance of human freedom. Ensign Jeremy George Garcia – Japan SRA Joseph Goldberg – Kunsan AFB, South Korea Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject the “culture of death.” We ask this SSGT Jason Hernandez – Maryland through Christ Our Lord. Amen LDCR Peter Ketterer – Virginia Beach, VA Chaplain, COL Stuart King – Reserves, IMA to the Command Lord Hear Our Prayer

Chaplain th Chaplain, MAJ Louis A. Mattina – 514 Air Mobility Wing JBMDL, NJ YEAR OF CPT Ronald Medina – Seoul, South Korea Act of Consecration to Saint Joseph

LT Vincent Moscatello – New Jersey SRA Kenneth W. Pine, Dover AFB, Dover, DE O Glorious and Patron of the Church! O Spouse of the Virgin Mother of God! SGT Nicholas – Okinawa, Japan O Guardian and Virginal Father of the Word Incarnate! PFC Ryan Sutter – New Jersey In the presence of Jesus and Mary, SGT Bridger Van Ness – Africa I choose you this day to be my father, my guardian, and my protector. Please Pray For Our O great St. Joseph, whom God has made the Head of the Holy

Pope Francis Family, accept me, I beseech you, Bishop James F. Checchio though utterly unworthy, to be a member of your “Holy Rev. Arlindo Paul Da Silva House.” Rev. Robert Meyers Present me to you Immaculate Spouse; Rev. David J. Pekola ask her to also to adopt me as her child. Rev. David Chalackal With her, pray that I may constantly think of Jesus, Rev. John Morley and serve him faithfully to the end of my life. Rev. Marco Caceres O Terror of Demons, increase in me virtue, Rev. Roy Quesea protect me from the evil one, Rev. Marcin Gacek, CSsR and help me not to offend God in any way. Rev. James Walling, CPM O my Spiritual Father, Rev. Joseph Kabali I hereby consecrate myself to you. Rev. Matthew Marinelli In faithful imitation of Jesus and Mary, Rev. John Hillier I place myself and all my concerns under your care and Rev. George Targonski protection. Rev. Charles O’Connor To you, after Jesus and Mary, V. Rev. Robert Kolakowski I consecrate my body and soul, with all their faculties, Rev. Marian Drozd Rev. Joemar B. Garboso my spiritual growth, my home, and all my affairs and And for all Priests of the Diocese undertakings. Forsake me not, but adopt me as a servant and child of the



Holy Family. Watch over me at all times, SANCTUARY LAMPS BURNING THIS WEEK but especially at the hour of my death.

Sanctuary Lamp in the Church Console and strengthen me t Stefanie McCall r/o Bill & Cathy Domanow with the presence of Jesus and Mary so that, with you, Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel I may praise and adore the Holy Trinity for all eternity. t Dorothy Szczecina r/o Bill & Cathy Domanow Amen. Our Father..., Hail Mary..., Glory Be... Votive Candle in the Church Saint Joseph, pray for us! t Stefanie McCall r/o Jennifer Domanow

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NEXT HOLY DAY Events for the Week

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Meetings and activities are beginning to resume. Watch this Sunday, August 15, 2021 space as for specific announcements regarding our parish ministries, groups, activities, and events.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MEETING ROOM KEY

Sponsoring altar flowers, sanctuary lamps or votive candles BMC – Blessed Margaret Castello Room are always a welcome gift, a means of thanksgiving, or a BSC – Blessed Sacrament Chapel special way to remember an important event of life or death. EC – Education Center/School FM – Venerable Father Michael McGivney Room They may be sponsored in honor of a loved one, living or PC – Parish Center deceased. Sponsorships are available on a weekly basis. RCAG – Recreation Center Auditorium/Gym Candle sponsorships are $10, and donations for flowers range RCC –Recreation Center Cafeteria $35 - $75. Call our Parish Office at 732-968-5555 to arrange SJC – Saint Joseph Cottolengo Room your sponsorship. SLR – Saint Room

SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2021

Join us! Baptism: 3:00 pm (Church)

Our Lady of Fatima Church MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021

Flame of Love Rosary: 2:00 pm (Church)

Parish Picnic TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 Sunday, July 25, 2021 ---

12 noon – 5pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 On the Great Lawn in front of the Parish Education Center --- (In case of rain activities will be held indoors) THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021

Join us for an afternoon of great food, music and fellowship with games and activities for the whole family! Holy Hour of Prayer for the Dying: 3:00 – 4:00 pm (Church)

FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 FREE ADMISSION!!!

Spanish Rosary Society Prayer Group: 7:00 pm (SJC) While we are not accepting food donations, Holy Trinity Charismatic Prayer Group: 8:00 pm (FM)

monetary donations are welcome. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2020

For more information or to volunteer on the Parish Picnic Apostolate for the Dying selling booklets and prayer cards Committee, call Luis Lopez at 732-735-5472 outside following all Masses

www.olfparish.org SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2021

Apostolate for the Dying selling booklets and prayer cards Outdoor Way of the Cross outside following all Masses Parish Picnic: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm (Great Lawn) Join us for the blessing of our new Outdoor Way of the Cross during the Parish Picnic, Sunday, July 25. The outdoor PLEASE REGISTER WITH US Stations of the Cross are being built by Boy Scout Robert Calvert for his Eagle Scout project. We thank and pray for We welcome and invite all Catholics who live in the area to Robert and the other Boy Scouts who are assisting him! register with our parish. Only those parishioners who have been registered for at least six months may qualify to 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 today. Call our Parish Office at 732-968-5555.

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ONLINE GIVING Save the Dates!

th th The weekend of July 24 /25 Apostolate for the Dying will We are pleased to offer parishioners the be selling booklets and prayer cards outside the church after convenience to make your weekly all Masses. contributions to our church online. Simply go to our website www.olfparish.org, click the ONLINE GIVING button on the Monday, July 26, 2021 Fernanda Moira, founder of the top right side of the screen, and be brought right to the Parish Apostolate for the Dying, will be presenting “Bringing Souls Giving website for our parish. Or just scan this QR code to God’s Infinite Mercy”, 7:00 - 8:00pm at the Parish Center. below and reach the site instantly. Create your personal account and join the many others who enjoy the ease and Monday, July 26, 2021 is the Feast Day of Joachim convenience of online giving.

and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Grandparents will receive a blessing at the 7:00 am and 9:00 am Masses. WE ARE A TITHING PARISH

Rooted in Sacred Scripture, tithing is God’s plan for giving. Those who tithe give the first 10% of their weekly income to SPIRITUAL NOVENA TO SAINT JOSEPH God. This is usually 5% to their parish church and 5% to other charitable causes.

A Scriptural Novena to th Saint Joseph by Most 16 Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reverend Arthur J. “He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a Serratelli, Bishop Emeritus deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31 of Paterson, is available for purchase in the Parish Do you spend time, every day, alone and in silence listening Office for $5.00. This is an to how God is calling you? If not, you are missing out on a invaluable resource for wonderful opportunity to develop a more personal those who want to grow in relationship with Him. Unless we talk and more their knowledge of Saint importantly, listen to God every day, how else will we Joseph and deepen their know how He is calling us to stewardship? Consider devotion to him. making a retreat this year, spend some “alone” time with

. God

Sunday, July 4, 2021 - $ 14,547

Sunday, July 5, 2020 - $ 10,314

OUR NEW SEMINARIAN NEEDS OUR HELP

As many of you know, Dawid Malik is a seminarian who has INCOME & EXPENSES JUNE 29 – JULY 5, 2021 been assigned to Our Lady of Fatima Parish for the summer Church, Parish Center, Rectory & Education Rec Center as well as this coming school year. Dawid (pronounced David) INCOME: is from Poland and has only been in this country about 2 Mass Collections years. He does not have a car nor the income to purchase Envelopes & Cash…….……………….…….....12,705 one. He is therefore unable to visit hospitals, the On-line Giving….……………………………….....1,842 homebound, or perform other duties that Father Paul would Total Regular Mass Collections……………………………...14,547 like that would enhance Dawid’s preparation for the Donations……………………………………………………………….....172 priesthood. All Other Income……………………………………………...... 701

TOTAL INCOME……………………….…………...………..….$15,420 If you have a reliable vehicle, or know someone who does, and EXPENSES: would be willing to donate it to Our Medical Insurance...... 7,876 Lady of Fatima Parish specifically Utilities...... 2,109 for Dawid’s use, please contact Jim Liturgy & Worship...... 1,138 Whelan in the parish office. This donation would be tax All Other Expenses.………………………………………………....1,397 TOTAL EXPENSES…….....………………………...... $ 12,520 deductible and would be very much appreciated!

INCOME OVER EXPENSE….……………………...... $ 2,900

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EUCHARISTIC GUARDIAN SOCIETY

CHURCH RENOVATION FUND - As of July 6, 2021

Remaining Money from Phase 1 ……………………… $ 322,924 We are pleased to offer Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed 2019 Received (Full Year) ……..……………………………..165,663 Sacrament at Our Lady of Fatima, offering individuals the 2020 Received (Full Year) ………..……………………….….131,594 opportunity to spend quiet Less 2019 & 2020 Expenses…………………………………..(39,812) prayerful time with Jesus in the Total Available as of 12/31/20 …………………....….…$ 580,369 Blessed Sacrament. Received since 1/1/2021 Eucharistic Adoration is Received as of Last Week ………...... $ 60,795 available in our church 24 Received This Week …………….……...... 1,649 hours a day, 7 days a week, Matching Gifts Rec’d This Week...... 850 except 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Total Received in 2021……………………………………..…….63,294 Sundays and during inclement Reno Fund Balance (Available for Phase 2)………. $ 643,663 weather. Eucharistic Guardian

Society members, Eucharistic Thank you for so generously supporting the renovation of Guardians, commit themselves our church. Continue to pray to St. Anne, Mother of Mary to an hour of silent prayer each and Grandmother of Jesus, on whose intercession we rely. week in the presence of the

Blessed Sacrament, making Perpetual Adoration possible by KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS assuring that Jesus is never left alone. If you can commit to one hour a week, please call Gerry Aboyme at 732-266-4145.

The Knights of Columbus was founded by Blessed Rev. Father Michael McGivney in 1882 LAZARUS MINISTRY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS on the principle of Charity. That mission continues today – in 2019 the Knights of The Lazarus Ministry of our parish provides comfort and Columbus donated $187 million dollars to our churches and support to parishioners during the time following a loved other charitable causes. Francis describes the Knights of one’s death. The Funeral Day Teams of our ministry serve at Columbus as the right arm of the church. We have grown to Funeral Masses as greeters, ushers and in prayer. We are in 1.9 million members worldwide. If you are a Catholic man 18 need of additional volunteers who are available Monday – years or older, we invite you to join us. For more information Saturday mornings, when funerals are scheduled. If you are about our local council, Commodore John Barry Council 2544, able to serve God in this way and would like more information you may visit our local website www.kofc2544.com , email on this important parish ministry, please contact Sharon our Grand Knight Mario Fabella at Strack at 732-752-4979. [email protected]. SCAM ALERT

Be advised that no priest, parish employee, or member of any AMAZONSMILE

parish committee will ever email or call you requesting you to purchase gift cards. Father Paul will never email or call any Thank you to all parishioners who have turned on parishioner presenting an emergency situation asking for gift AmazonSmile on their Amazon account to generate cards or cash to be sent immediately. If you receive such a donations to our parish. If you haven’t done it yet, it’s simple message, report this to the parish office – this is a scam. to set up. AmazonSmile customers can support Our Lady of Fatima Church in the Amazon shopping app on iOS, Android PASTORAL CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH SAME-SEX ATTRACTION phones as well as laptops and tablets:

If you are a Catholic person who experiences same sex 1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device attraction and wishes to live according to the Church’s 2. At the main menu of the app and tap ‘Settings’ teaching on sexuality, confidential pastoral care is available 3. Click on AmazonSmile through the spiritual support group Courage. For information 4. Select Our Lady of Fatima Church, Piscataway, NJ you can contact Courage at 732-562-2476 or email 5. Turn on AmazonSmile and start to generate donations! [email protected] The spiritual support group EnCourage is available for parents, relatives and friends of Catholics with same-sex attraction. For information on EnCourage call 732-562-2476. All calls are confidential. 8

are opportunities to ask questions about God, Jesus, the HOLY SAVIOR ACADEMY Catholic Faith. All who are unbaptized, baptized into another faith denomination, or baptized Catholic but have not OUR DEANERY SCHOOL received Eucharist or Confirmation, are invited. Inquiry 149 South Plainfield Avenue sessions are for those who wish to inquire, explore, and South Plainfield, NJ 07080 search for ways to grow in relationship with God. For more 908-822-5890 information, contact Bill Fennelly at 732-754-4214 (leave a PreK 3 – 8th Grade voicemail) or via email (best) at [email protected]

PreK 3 & 4: 3- or 5-day full day programs Before Care beginning at 7:00 am - Aftercare until 6:00 pm  Email: [email protected] Visit: www.holysavioracademy.com Area News

Holy Savior Academy is fully accredited by AdvancEd. THE JOY OF LOVE & FAMILY CONFERENCE SERIES We welcome students of all faiths and cultures.

Pope Francis has declared this the year of St. Joseph and

recently inaugurated the Amoris Laetitia Family Year. In his

inauguration message, he urged all to support families and Office of Catechesis accompany them along the journey of life. In honor of this special occasion, the Diocese of Metuchen, in partnership

REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ONLINE NOW with the other four Roman Catholic Dioceses in the State of New Jersey, is hosting The Joy of Love & Family Conference Online Registration for all children grades K-8 for our Series. This FREE series will premiere over six months and will Religious Education Program is now available on the parish touch on topics for every stage of family life, including: website at http://www.olfparish.org for the upcoming - The Greatness of Fatherhood academic year resuming in October. - How to Save Your Marriage Before Meeting Your Spouse

Catechists and Volunteers are needed. Catechists, - Growing Your Family Culture catechetical aides, and volunteers are needed to help with - Protecting the Family Through the Rosary and Devotion our Religious Education program. No prior teaching to St. Joseph experience is necessary – all that is necessary is a desire to - Educating Kids in the Faith teach young people the truths of our Catholic Faith. We will - Parenting Courageously: A Guide to Educating in Sexual provide you with the resources, training, and support. See Integrity the website for more information. If God is calling you to this Discover more Jesus, more joy and more purpose in your rewarding ministry, please contact Sister Alina Marie via email everyday family life. To register for this FREE conference at [email protected]. series, visit: https://lightingheartsonfire.org/sign-up or email [email protected] TH RCIA: 16 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FISH NEWS

Last week we read of Jesus FISH Inc. Dunellen Area is the local Christian service sending his apostles out on organization providing food, clothing, and other seasonal the road to spread the Good assistance to those in need in our local communities. If you News. This week we read that are in need of assistance, or you’d like to be a phone volunteer evidently the early gospel, the one or two days a month, call our FISH Hotline at 732-356- early proclamation of the 0081 and leave a message.

Good News was something that people got excited about, something that was Word of Life mesmerizing, something that was breathtaking. It made July 18th people not just talk about the event, but they wanted to go, they wanted to hear, they wanted to hang on every word that “Because of our belief and hope in the Resurrection, we can face the apostles were saying. They were so excited about it that death not with fear, but with preparation…. We prepare for they did not even give them the leisure to eat. These crowds eternal life by choosing to love and follow God now, in our daily that formed were massive. Do you, or someone you know, lives and decisions.” Read more at www.respectlife.org/end-of- life-considerations. want to learn more about Jesus’ message? We invite you to join us at an Inquiry Session for the Rite of Christian Initiation USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing” for Adults. RCIA inquiry sessions DO NOT assume a commitment to join the Catholic Faith family. Inquiry sessions 9 ”‘–Š‡ ‘ˆ–Š‡ƒ–‡ Š‹•‘ˆ–Š‡ƒ–Š‘Ž‹ Š—” Š Published by the Holy See, March 2006

Part One - The Profession of Faith

Section One “I believe” – “We believe”

CHAPTER ONE - Man's Capacity for God (continued)

5. How can we speak about God?

By taking as our starting point the perfections of man and of the other creatures which are a reflection, albeit a limited one, of the infinite perfection of God, we are able to speak about God with all people. We must, however, continually purify our language insofar as it is image-bound and imperfect, realizing that we can never fully express the infinite mystery of God.

CHAPTER TWO

God Comes to Meet Man

The Revelation of God

6. What does God reveal to man?

God in his goodness and wisdom reveals himself. With deeds and words, he reveals himself and his plan of loving goodness which he decreed from all eternity in Christ. According to this plan, all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit are to share in the divine life as adopted “sons” in the only begotten Son of God.

7. What are the first stages of God's Revelation?

From the very beginning, God manifested himself to our first parents, and Eve, and invited them to intimate communion with himself. After their fall, he did not cease his revelation to them but promised salvation for all their descendants. After the flood, he made a covenant with , a covenant between himself and all living beings.

8. What are the next stages of God's Revelation?

God chose Abram, calling him out of his country, making him “the father of a multitude of nations” (Genesis 17:5), and promising to bless in him “all the nations of the earth” (Genesis 12:3). The people descended from would be the trustee of the divine promise made to the . God formed Israel as his chosen people, freeing them from slavery in Egypt, establishing with them the covenant of Mount Sinai, and, through , giving them his law. The prophets proclaimed a radical redemption of the people and a salvation which would include all nations in a new and everlasting covenant. From the people of Israel and from the house of King David, would be born the Messiah, Jesus.

To be continued in next week’s bulletin....

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