Our Lady of Mercy Church Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 July 15, 2018 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Msgr. R. Chapel, Pastor John Rokoszak, Pastoral Associate Rev. Charles P. Granstrand, Pastor Emeritus Debra Wyka, Minister of Music Rev. Robert T. Ulak, Parochial Vicar Amy Ballanco, Coordinator of Religious Education Rev. Patrick J. Seo, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. James C. Turro (Weekends) Jennifer Kavanagh, Youth Minister Deacon Juan Rojas Donna Quinn, Finance Manager Maureen Giaccio, Rectory Office Manager Joseph S. Romano, Deacon

Gary Tankard, Deacon

RECONCILIATION MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 9-9:30AM & 1-1:30PM Saturday Evening: 5:30PM Monday: 7-7:30PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM (Spanish)

Daily: 6:30AM, 8:30AM SCHOOL Saturday: 8:30AM

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

BAPTISM National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence The Sacrament is celebrated one Sunday every month. 25 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Parents should contact the rectory prior to the birth of Laraine Meehan, Principal

their child for dates of Baptism Preparation Sessions.

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY MARRIAGE Grades K-6: 4-5PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Couples planning to be married should contact the rectory Grades 7-8: 3:45-5:15PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at least ONE YEAR PRIOR to the wedding date.

Rectory Catechetical Center Youth Minister Music Minister School 201-391-5315 201-391-3590 201-802-1771 201-358-2994 201-391-3838 UROLM.org OLMRE.org OLMyouthministry.com OLMAcademy.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our Lady of Mercy Parish is a Catholic community that worships God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, celebrating Mass, proclaiming the Gospel Message and uniting in prayer. We strive to welcome all and to educate ourselves and others in the Good News of Jesus Christ. We support one another in times of joy and sadness and attempt to serve each other by reaching out to those in need in our community and beyond. We are imperfect people on a journey. Our goal is that the life of each person leads to the Lord.

MASS SCHEDULE LET US PRAY In your love and kindness please pray for the sick of SATURDAY, JULY 14 our parish, especially: Kathryn Petrides, Laurence 5:30 Ed Klein Mauro and for those intentions listed in the book of intentions in the Vestibule. Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, JULY 15 Please also remember the deceased of our parish and Am 7:12-15/ Eph 1:3-14/ Mk 6:7-13 their families, especially: Donald Brinskele, Anthony 7:30 Maria & William Pansini Bowen, Canporeale, and Martha Fornatale. 9:30 People of the Parish 11:00 Gloria Moore Please join with us in praying one OUR FATHER 12:30 Gennaro & Maria Giuseppe Buldo per day for all those who have no one to pray for them. Our Lady of Mount Carmel MONDAY, JULY 16 THE SANCTUARY LAMPS IN CHURCH burn this Is 1:10-17/ Mt 10:34—11:1 week in memory of: Christopher Goodell, Arthur 6:30 Theresa Mellone Magin, and for Joseph Lucania.

8:30 Special Intention THE SANCTUARY LAMP IN THE CHAPEL burns this

week for a Special Intention for Myra Aquino & TUESDAY, JULY 17 Hortencia Cevallos. Is 7:1-9/ Mt 11:20-24 6:30 Michael Griffen Kranz If you would like more information about reserving 8:30 Mary Hodder a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one or for a Special Intention, please call the rectory office at Camillus de Lellis, 201-391-5315. WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/ Mt 11:25-27 GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING – Tithing

6:30 Clayton Beyer 8:30 Anne & Catherine Vaccaro July 1st Collection: $16,587 Same time last year: $13,870 THURSDAY, JULY 19 July 8th Collection: $15,901 Same time last year: $14,582 Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/ Mt 11:28-30

6:30 Bob Kenney Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church. Full tithing 8:30 Ralph & Fernandino Forcellati means 10% of gross income to God. We ask half of this, or 5%, for your Parish church. The other 5% goes Saint Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr to your favorite charities. FRIDAY, JULY 20

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/ Mt 12:1-8 6:30 Lucien Pic “...He instructed them to take nothing for the 8:30 Theresa Mellone journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts.” MARK 6:8

St. , Priest & How different we are from the Apostles who took SATURDAY, JULY 21 nothing when they ventured out to serve God. Today, Mi 2:1-5/ Mt 12:14-21 we make our life’s journey more difficult because of all 8:30 Nicola Principe the material baggage that we drag along. When we 5:30 Mimi Kashickey really put God first in everything and put money and possessions second, we experience more freedom to Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time joyfully serve God and others. SUNDAY, JULY 22 Jer 23:1-6/ Eph 2:13-18/ Mk 6:30-34 SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS — To date we have 7:30 Vito Seminara received $55,371 in pledges. Our Goal is $99,592. 9:30 Jack O’Brien Thank you to those parishioners who have already 11:00 People of the Parish shown their support and generosity. 12:30 Fred & Mary Ellen Scherer There are consecrated low gluten hosts available at all our Sunday Liturgies. They are made available during the reception of Communion near the ramp. Pastor’s Column Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s Gospel* is pretty challenging – actually, even more challenging than it seems at first glance. It’s not just that Jesus sent his disciples out “two by two” and with very specific instructions, but there’s something more: Their ministry will only be effective; their witness will only be accepted; their announcement of God’s Kingdom will only be heard; the repentance they call for and the healing in the Lord they are to offer … these will only be received if and only if these two disciples who are sent out together as a pair are genuine; if and only if these two disciples truly demonstrate love for one another. Wow! There’s a lot riding on it! If these pairs do not BREATHING & STRETCHING with Joan—Tuesdays embody the Christian message in their persons, then at 10AM, OLM Lower Gathering Space—$10 donation the healing authority given them cannot be effective. with half being given to Haiti Scholarship Fund. Bring It’s challenging because this is no less true today for yoga mat, blanket, small towel, and wear comfortable you and me. Whatever our role in the Church – clothes. Next class: July 17th. whether married or single, older or younger, ordained

or not – by our baptism we share in this witness, and the message of Christ is convincing – or not – to the WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS extent our love for one another is the real deal, and can Do you regularly attend Mass at Our Lady of Mercy be recognized as such by those we meet. Church but have never gotten around to formally Jesus does ask this of each of us today! How can it registering? It’s easy. Just go to our website work? Same as for those first disciples, who were UROLM.org and click on “About Us” and select certainly not “peas in a pod” when they started out. “become a parishioner” and complete the online form. Jesus tells us elsewhere what makes it work: “some Someone from the Rectory will contact you to schedule demons can only be cast out with prayer!” Prayer is an appointment so that you can get acquainted with always the punch line in our Christian life. In all times one of our . and in all places, we need to continually present ourselves before the Lord as we are: needy! In need always of His love and in need of His power to make us A SPECIAL NOON MASS and a support group like Him. What is impossible for man is possible for meeting for all who are affected by the disease of God! We do not have the power to change our hearts alcoholism will take place at Church of St. Mary, 20 on our own…. Legion Place, Closter, on July 21st at 12:00 noon. So, maybe in these weeks of summer when we have Mass is offered for the support, healing and recovery some downtime, let’s examine our hearts and notice of not only the man/woman directly affected with the with gratitude those people in our lives with whom it abuse of alcohol and/or drugs, but also for anyone would be a joy to be sent out on such a mission by the involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For Lord … but also to notice those with whom it might information please call 201-768-7565. seem impossible to survive such a mission. We can pray fervently, asking for the grace to love each and PRAYER GROUPS every one of them better. I say it is a grace, and we need to pray for it, because we do not have the power THE FAMILY OF GOD meets every Tuesday at to do it on our own. Just as it was for the disciples: … 7:30PM in the Chapel to praise God and pray for “some demons can only be cast out with prayer!” special intentions. God bless you all, DAUGHTERS OF MARY meets Thursday mornings at 9:30AM in the Chapel. MOTHER’S GROUPS meet day or evening for one (*Mark 6:7-13) hour each week. If interested in joining, please call Cathy Flynn at 201-391-1482. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: No Longer Last Rites! If you are suffering from a terminal illness, have a THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA will be recited chronic illness or will be having surgery soon, you can each Saturday in the Sacred Heart Chapel immediately receive the Anointing of the Sick. There is no reason to following the 8:30AM Mass. wait until near death. Call the Rectory Office at 201-391 -5315. OurLadyofMercyChurch07656 is on

Facebook. Like us to get information about BULLETIN ADVERTISERS upcoming events, parish news, parish Thank you for supporting us by advertising in our programs and inspirational messages. bulletin. “Splash” CANYON HAITI MISSION UPDATE Vacation Bible School Thank you for all of your support this year. We didn’t August 6-10 from 9AM— Noon have to ask twice. Your generosity covered all of our Forms and information for scholarships for this school year, 2017-2018. On July children going into Grades K to 6 12th we left for Vallieres to give the scholarship tests in the Fall, are available on our for school year 2018 – 2019. We are pleased that Fr. site. Look for the display in the Joe came with us and will be joining in the task of Gathering Space. Register for all administering the scholarship tests. As always, we ask programs as soon as possible. for your prayers for a successful trip and a safe return. We fill up fast! For questions or information about any You make all of this possible. God bless you. You are of our children’s parish programs, call Amy Ballanco/ God’s blessing for the people of Vallieres. CRE at 201-391-3590 or [email protected] ACCOUNTABILITY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORMS WITH HEARTFELT THANKS have been sent home with the children for the 2018-19 season the week before classes ended in March. Classes are popular and already almost full. The due date was June 30. Please know that paying the fee right away is not pivotal on registering your child on time. Why not volunteer? The fee is waived. If you would like to register your child and do not have a child in our program yet, forms may be found on our web site olmre.org or stop by our office in the Parish Center fieldstone house, we would love to meet you! Catholic Charities received a check for $1,232 as a result of your generosity to the donation bin from December 1st, 2017 to May 31st, 2018. These funds combined with monies from parishes throughout the Archdiocese alleviated the sufferings of the needy who sought relief through the many operations of Catholic Charities. Our counseling services provided 37,306 hours of counseling to 5,407 families in crisis (FY 2017). Thank you for being our partner and enabling us to bring Christ’s love to the most vulnerable in our society.

- Thank you to our dedicated Volunteers – Family Promise of Bergen County Shelter at Our Lady of Mercy Church

Thank you for being part of the Family Shelter and reaching out a helping hand. Our friendships and sense of community at OLM have grown stronger during these summer weeks together.

You have helped to make OLM a welcoming and comfortable place for our guests, which included 4 families and children. It is great to work together with WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE 11 you and our support churches to see the good work make a difference in people’s lives - our own as well. Team Formation Meeting Attention Cornerstone Sisters! The Cornerstone 11 team is currently forming. Please Our lives and our guests’ are connected for only 14 join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 17 at nights but the experiences affect us in good ways 7:30pm in the Parish Center for discussion and prayers every day. We hope that we can call on you all of discernment. If you have any questions, please again next year to help with this ministry, and we contact Lauretta Miller at [email protected] or call encourage you to reach out to a friend that may also 201-391-6109, Joni von Autenried at 201-930-1421 or be interested in joining us. Patty Hane at 551-804-1221. Thank you, peace, Ron and Joni von Autenried

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