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SEVENTH S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME ~ F EBRUARY 24, 2019

Fr. Sean Manson………………..……….………. Pastor Email: [email protected] Fr. Siffredus Rwechungura……...……..... Parochial Vicar Mr. Stan Fedison…………………..………...…. Deacon Mrs. Patricia Keenaghan…………..… Director of Rel. Ed . Email: [email protected] Ms. Deborah DiPiazza…...……...... Faith Formation Aide Mr. Domenick Panfile…..………..……. Director of Music Ms. Judi Quinn……….…………. Administrative Secretary Email: [email protected] Mr. Vito Delzotto……..…...….… Parish Council President Rev. Msgr. Cajetan Salemi………..…...... Pastor Emeritus

Mass Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30am Saturday 5:30pm & 8:00 pm (in classroom) Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:00 pm Holy Days: See bulletin for schedule of Masses.

Parish Office: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursday and Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm Phone: 201-391-2826 Toddlers Mass Parish Email Every First Saturday [email protected] at 4:00 pm Faith Formation Office Phone: 201-391-7400 Reconciliation Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday 4:30 pm to Wednesday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5:00 pm [email protected] Mission Statement: Called by our baptism and nourished by the Eucharist, the parishioners of Our Lady Mother of the Church, acknowledge our mission to teach, share and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we create a welcoming environment, enthusiastically gather and worship to praise God, and strive to imitate the life of Jesus as we reach out beyond our own!! faith community. !

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“Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus said…”

The Fathers of the Church said we should lift up our eyes for two reasons: either to help others, or to ask for help ourselves. Jesus often ’lifts up his eyes’. When speaking to his disciples, for example, he never looks down at them, but looks up at them. Thus, he considers himself lower than them, he considers others superior to himself.

Today’s Gospel speaks of humility: the heart of Christianity. “Love your ene- mies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you….” None of this is possible without the Holy humility of Christ,

Someone who knew this very well was Cardinal Rafael Merry Del Val. Born of Spanish Diplomat parents while they were stationed overseas in , he became a priest, bishop and then Cardinal. The ‘Merry’ in his comes from a line of Irish merchants from County Waterford, Ireland, who settled in Seville, Spain in the eighteenth century. Cardinal Merry Del Val wrote what has come to be known as the Litany of Humility, a prayer he used to say every day after Mass. I like to reprint it once a year in this column…

O Jesus meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver, me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me Jesus. From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver, me, Jesus. From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus grant me the grace to desire it. That in the opinion of the world, others may increase, and I may decrease, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be chosen and I set aside, Jesus grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be praised and I unnoticed, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be preferred to me in everything, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may become holier than I, provided that I become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

When we lift up our eyes today, may it be to look up to the Lord, or to seek to help others.

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Saturday February 23 For everything there is a season and a time for 5:30 pm St. every purpose under heaven.” Tambone Ecclesiastes 3:11 Sunday February 24 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time “A time to be healed” 8:30 am Georgette Kappler Parish sick list: Marie Barrett, Colin Burns, Philip Buc- 10:30 am John Piccini cellato, Michael Bussanich, Francesca DeMarco, Arlene De- 6:00 pm John Coyne sposito, Trevor Giesberg, Jennifer Hartmann, Brad Jones, Monday February 25 Joachim Jung, Lina Klarin, Vivienne Knopp, Ivy LaRegina, 8:30 am People of the Parish Robert Libonati, Jessica Livingstone, Nat Lucarello, Flossie Tuesday February 26 O’Sullivan, James Ranazzo, Carol Schmidt, Bro. Kevin 8:30 am Dinko Picinic Smith, Barbara Strambi-Toeppe, Ivan Tarabokia, Rose Ann Wednesday February 27 Tripaldi, Eric Vanderleif Bryce Werner and Alexis Witek 8:30 am Robert Emmet Lynch Kab Thursday February 28 “A time to mourn” Deceased of the parish: Dominique Franco 8:30 am Virginia M. & James T. Horris Friday March 1 “A time for war and a time for peace” 8:30 am Suzette Martino Tyler Aiello, Ryan Brady, Lcpl. Ryan and Seamus Saturday March 2 Ryan 5:30 pm Maria Tambone Amen. Sunday March 3 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Catherine O’Brien 10:30 am Eileen Catherwood 2019 Mass Book Still Open!! 6:00 pm People of the Parish Masses still available for 2019. Weekdays avail- able and Sunday 6:00 pm Mass. The 2020 book The Sanctuary Lamp will burn before the Blessed will not be open until all the 2019 dates have Sacrament for the month of February been filled. Come in and see Judi in the Parish In memory of Office and request a Mass for a loved one!

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Stewardship of Treasure Sharing God’s Blessings My Parish, My Family, My Responsibility Annual Appeal “But rather, love your enemies and do good to The Annual Appeal directly supports them, and lend without expecting anything various ministries and programs through back.” (Luke 6:35) the Archdiocese of Newark, such as our Easier said than done, right? But, if we are to imitate evangelization efforts, Catholic educa- Christ, most of us need to practice mercy and compas- tion, Catholic Charities, youth and sion more frequently. Start with the little daily annoy- young adult ministry, and many other ances that we experience, the unkind word or hateful ministries. Our goal this year is $38,000 . Your partici- glance we receive. Instead of plotting revenge on that pation in this campaign is vitally important . If you person, try saying a quick prayer for that person. Mercy have not yet made a pledge to the 2019 Sharing God’s and compassion will put us on the path to holiness. Blessings Annual Appeal, there is still time. Just complete Receipts From Last Week:…...... …..…….$5,999.00 a pledge envelope and drop it in the collection basket, or Assessment………………………..……….$1,832.00 bring it to the parish office. If you have already made a Faith Formation……………………………$ 18.00 contribution, thank you for your generous gift. ! !

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Catechesis for Youth JOHN’S ACADEMY NEWS and Adults Is there something God Geography Bee can do for you? Each year, thousands of schools in the United States par- Do you feel alienated by ticipate in the National Geographic Bee using materials the church? prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in Is there something miss- their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject and ing in your life? increase public awareness about geography. On January 30, SJA students in grades five through eight participated Come and Listen! in this entertaining and challenging test of geographic Monday & Thursday knowledge. Congratulations to this years winners, First Evenings at 8:00 pm Place-Christopher Dolan; Second Place-Eva Jurcevic; Third Place-Keira Corcoran. “I have come that they may have life, Outstanding Catholic School Graduate and have it to the full.” John 10:10 Congratulations to Carolyn Sandt, named Outstanding Catholic School Graduate 2019! Carolyn was chosen by SJA’s faculty and administration for being an example of Christian values in all aspects of her life. Soup Kitchen-Calling all Bakers, Serv- ers and Casserole Makers!! Please see Thanks to everyone for your most gener- the sign up in the lobby this weekend ous donations to the Food Pantry in Feb- for March 2. Your help makes feeding the ruary It is time again for our March collec- hungry possible. Dates for 2019: March 2, tion which will be held the weekend of th March 2nd and 3rd. The special needs June 1, September 7 and December 7 . “For I was hun- and requests for this month gry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave are: personal care products, jelly/jam and paper towels. Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;” While we are grateful for ALL donations, the food pantry Matt 25:35 cannot distribute expired food items. Please make sure you check the expiration dates on all the donated food items. Any other donations are of course welcome as well. All those con- cerned at the pantry deeply appreciate your continued gener- SAVE THE DATE!!! osity. My personal thanks for your assistance to our brothers Seventh Annual St. Patrick’s and sisters who are in need. Irish/Italian Dinner Dance Deacon Stan Saturday, March 16, 2019 Communion Dresses/Suits Needed!!! The First Communion Day of our child is a very special occasion - a day to be celebrated and always remembered! Please help to Tickets ~ $35 per person ~ 7:00 pm make another child's First Communion Day one that will be cherished by donating any Music ~ Dancing~ Irish/Italian Buffet Communion dresses, suits, jackets, head BYOB pieces or shoes. Please bring all articles, clean, on hangers, and covered in plastic, to Featuring Music from St. Church Par- Premier Entertainment ish Center by Mar. 28th or call Kathy at (201) 666-4185. Monetary donations will also be Tickets on Sale after all Masses accepted. If you or anyone that you know may need an outfit, please contact Kathy. and in the Parish Office ! !

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QUESTION of the Week? Enter by e-mail to win a Gift card to DAIRY QUEEN! This week’s question: Fill in: The last thing Jesus told his before returning to heaven was to _ _ _ _ _ all nations. Faith Formation Calendar Last week’s answer: was a martyr during Prayer of the Month: Act of Contrition third century Rome has been popularized by social cus- Wed, Feb 27 3:45 pm-5:00 pm Class for Faith toms and is considered the patron saint of love. Con- Formation Grades K-6, St. of gratulations to Sophia Fucilli! To enter this week’s Our Lady of Sorrows raffle, submit your answer along with your name and Prayer of the Month: Prayer of St. Francis address by email to [email protected]. All Wed, March 6 3:45 pm-5:00 pm Class for Faith correct answers will be entered in a raffle for a gift card Formation Grades K-6, 4:00 pm Ash to Dairy Queen.

Wednesday Prayer Service with LOF, Liturgy of the Word for Children Ash Wednesday Sign up in McCarthy Center! Thank you to Saman- Sat, March 10 9:30 am-12:00pm Ashes to Easter for tha and Lisa! Please consider this ministry! A sign- ages 4-10 up sheet for specific dates is posted in McCarthy Center Wed, March 13 3:45 pm-5:00 pm Class for Faith for 2018-19. We need parent/youth volunteers! You will Formation Grades K-6, St. Leander of only need to teach about 15 minutes and experience is Seville not required. If you are interested in engaging with the Sun, March 17 4:30 pm Youth JAM Grades 7 & 8 children of the parish in this very meaningful way, a few Wed, March 20 3:45 pm-5:00 pm Class for Faith times this coming school year, please e-mail or see the Formation Grades K-6, St. Joseph sign-up sheet. Thank you to our parishioners who have Wed, March 27 3:45 pm-5:00 pm Class for Faith helped make this ministry a success this past year. Please Formation Grades K-6 contact Pat Keenaghan at faithforma- Ashes to Easter for Kids! PLEASE REGISTER for [email protected]. Volunteers over 18 must be com- 3/9 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm! pliant with the Archdiocese of Newark’s Safe Environ- Lent is coming! This is a fun filled way for children ages ment Policy. 4 to 10 to learn more about Lent to Easter with games, Travelling Prayer Cross activities, crafts and snacks, ending with a Living Sta- Our Traveling Prayer Cross is available to take home for tions of the Cross in Church, egg hunt and hot pretzels. a week! God bless the Eckes Family who hosted the Please e-mail if interested in participating in this Satur- Cross. You can foster family prayer and pray for one day morning program [email protected] Fee is $10/child, $25 for three or more per family. another as a family. This is available to all families in the parish. Please consider reserving the Cross for your LOF Students will meet on March 6 in the church for family by e-mail: [email protected] . Ash Wednesday at 4:00 pm (all are welcome) and on Traveling Chalice-Pray for Vocations! April 3 for Lenten Reconciliation . We encourage all to pray for vocations. Fr. Sean has do- Lighting Our Faith Summer 2019 nated a chalice to take home to pray for Vocations this Tentative dates June 24 – July 3. We need volunteer week. God bless the Segreto Family who hosted the catechists and assistants! Would you like to be a cate- Chalice. Please use this opportunity to foster family chist, recreation aide, art coordinator, music assistant or prayer and pray for vocations. You are welcome to re- babysitter? Please consider this exciting opportunity to serve hosting the chalice for your family by e-mail: faith- see FAITH ALIVE and GROWING in our parish. Stu- [email protected] . dents from Junior High and High School are encouraged to volunteer. It is a fun way to complete Service Hours Francis Says: “In the darkest moments of for Confirmation Candidates. * Volunteers must be in our history, the Lord draws near, opens paths, lifts up 7th Grade or higher. A background check is required for discouraged faith, anoints wounded hope, and awak- all volunteers 18 years old and older. Contact Pat Keena- ens sleeping charity. ” February 19 , 2019 ghan at [email protected]

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Our Lady’s Guild will be Join us for Lunch Bunch! Thursday, March 14 th hosting a Rummage Sale @ 12 Noon on Saturday, May 18. On Bring your own lunch, our treat of soft drinks and homemade desserts will be provided along with fellow- this weekend at all Masses ship in McCarthy Center. there will be signups. If you are interested in get- ting a table for the sale please signup at a these The Archdiocese of Newark is once again preparing the Masses. Questions? Email Carol Ruiz at annual tradition of honoring those couples who will be cele- [email protected]. brating five, twenty-five and fifty years of Christian mar- riage in the year 2019. These anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin in the Cathedral Basil- ica of the Sacred Heart in Newark as follows: Casino Night/Tricky Tray Event is scheduled for Saturday, March 2 nd from 6-11PM at Our Lady of Good April 28, 2019 3:00 pm 50 years Counsel Parish, 668 Ridgewood Rd., Twp. Of Wash. (All Counties) This is a fun evening for all. Tickets are $50.00 to play June 2, 2019 3:00 pm 5 years & 25 years (All Counties) casino games and $25.00 for non-playing. Light dinner is included. Reserve a table and bring your friends. It is our desire that every couple in the Archdiocese deserv- Don’t feel like playing, there is still fun to be had with ing of such recognition be present at the appropriate liturgy. our tricky tray baskets and other raffles. FREE If you wish to attend either of these liturgies please contact babysitting provided by our Youth Group and Judi in the Parish Office. You can call (201) 391-2826 or Confirmation candidates. Snacks will also be provided. email Judi at [email protected]. Youth Minister will be supervising. To purchase tickets or have question please contact Brigid Witrak at (201) 741-4646 or [email protected] Toddler’s Mass A reminder, we have begun a ‘Toddler’s Mass’ on the The Children’s Choir is going very first Saturday of every month. All families with babies well! So many people are expressing and small children are welcome and encouraged to how spectacular it is to hear children’s come. This Mass is specifically geared at young chil- voices singing. We would like the chil- dren. Our next Mass will be Saturday, March 2nd at dren to sing once a month at the 4:00pm. We hope to see you here. 10:30 am Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and intermittently after the Sunday 10:30 am Mass from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. There will also be a dress rehearsal at 9:30 am preceding the 10:30 am Nocturnal Adoration - March 1 Mass that the Children’s Choir is singing. Our next You are invited to spend one hour each rehearsal will be next Wednesday, February 27th from month in adoration before the Blessed 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The children will sing at the Sacrament where the mind and heart 10:30 Mass on March 3. In addition, Fr. Sean would more easily give themselves to commun- like the children to sing at the 4:00 pm Prayer Service ion with Christ. The Nocturnal Adora- on Ash Wednesday, March 6th. We will begin that day tion Society meets each month on the at 3:30 pm to help prepare for the service. There will First Friday evening in The Sacred Heart also be a short rehearsal after the 10:30 am Mass on Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge. The next March 3 to review for Ash Wednesday. A registration adoration will start after the 8PM Mass at OLM on Fri- form must be filled out and can be obtained from the day, March 1. All are welcome and encouraged to come spend time with the Blessed Sacrament. The prayer di- Parish and Formation Offices. “ Singing is Praying rected to Christ in the Eucharistic Sacrament is meant to Twice!” If there are any questions please contact extend the grace of the sacrifice offered in the Mass and Marie Ruppel at (201) 396-2947 or mdpi- deepen the union that we enjoyed with him in Commun- [email protected]. ! ion. Any questions please call (201) 661-0618. THIS SPACE IS

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