RECENT COLLECTIONS REPORT February 8, 2015 February 9, 2014 Regular $13,675.00 $13,130.00 Dio. Assessments $1,865.00 $1,829.00 Thank you for your generosity! February 15, 2015 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time MONDAY – February 16, 2015 9:00 AM † Steve Wilson r/o Steve & Josie Samra TUESDAY – February 17, 2015 6:45 AM † Charles Zinna r/o Joe & Geri Kabara 8:15 AM † Kitty Counsman r/o Gene & Jean Fedor WEDNESDAY – February 18, 2015—Ash Wednesday 6:45 AM † Casimir Kuczynski r/o Phair Family 8:15 AM † Anne & Peter Giallorenzo r/o Marie & Ken Campion 7:00 PM † Freda Johnson r/o Karen & Mike THURSDAY – February 19, 2015 6:45 AM † Armena Raisch r/o Olivia Korinko 8:15 AM † Robert W. Church r/o Marie & Robert Church FRIDAY – February 20, 2015 6:45 AM † Maureen Johnson r/o John, Maria, Anna & Claire Froehlich 8:15 AM † John Harrington r/o Jim & Betty Bowes SATURDAY– February 21, 2015 9:00 AM Mass Association 5:00 PM † George Granieri r/o Marilyn Granieri SUNDAY– February 22, 2015 7:30 AM † Joseph Crowley r/o Robert & Genia Kellett 9:00 AM For Our Parishioners 10:30 AM † Jean Marie Poggi r/o Mr. & Mrs. MarkToth & Sons 12:00 PM † Angela Shanni-Greco r/o Mr. & Mrs. Carmine DiMarco A Stewardship Thought … “Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does God rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have some work to do. Putting God first in everything helps develop the attitude of “ I am grateful for the gifts God gave me” instead of “I want more”. For most people gratitude leads to generosity. Memorials for the Week of February 15—21 MARY’S ALTAR For the Safety of our Military Families r/o The Lesinski Family SANCTUARY CANDLE Mary Haviland r/o Chris, Matt & Jamie, Jen & Eric ST. JOSEPH’S ALTAR Glenn Maldonado r/o son, David & daughter, Jane MASS ASSOCIATION Frances Roginski r/o McCracken Family Jessica Medina r/o McCracken Family BREAD & WINE Mary Haviland r/o Liz & Ace Ash Wednesday Liturgical Celebrations February 18, 2015 Mass with Distribution of Ashes 6:45 AM, 8:15 AM and 7:00 PM Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Ashes 12:10 PM and 4:30 PM Hungering for the Journey Join our parish community—and more than 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s rice bowl in the Church. Information and additional resources can be found at http://www.crsricebowl.org/ Remember, your Lenten sacrifices change lives. Upcoming OLV Lenten Activities Sacrament of Confession Saturdays 11 AM– 12 Noon & During the Lenten Mission Stations of the Cross Friday Evenings at 7 PM Participation in CRS Rice Bowl Materials available in the Church. Please bring returns before Good Friday. Eucharistic Adoration Sunday, February 22 and March 22 12 Noon– 3 PM Lenten Parish Mission Sunday, March 22—25 Rev. Charles Gerard Coury, C.SS.R., Preaching Details to be included in future bulletins “Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey. “ —Evangelii Gaudium, "The Joy of the Gospel" (127)
Transcript
RECENT COLLECTIONS REPORT February 8 2015 February 9 2014 Regular $1367500 $1313000 Dio Assessments $186500 $182900
Thank you for your generosity
February 15 2015 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MONDAY ndash February 16 2015 900 AM dagger Steve Wilson ro Steve amp Josie Samra
TUESDAY ndash February 17 2015 645 AM dagger Charles Zinna ro Joe amp Geri Kabara 815 AM dagger Kitty Counsman ro Gene amp Jean Fedor
WEDNESDAY ndash February 18 2015mdashAsh Wednesday 645 AM dagger Casimir Kuczynski ro Phair Family 815 AM dagger Anne amp Peter Giallorenzo ro Marie amp Ken Campion 700 PM dagger Freda Johnson ro Karen amp Mike
THURSDAY ndash February 19 2015 645 AM dagger Armena Raisch ro Olivia Korinko 815 AM dagger Robert W Church ro Marie amp Robert Church
FRIDAY ndash February 20 2015 645 AM dagger Maureen Johnson ro John Maria Anna amp Claire Froehlich 815 AM dagger John Harrington ro Jim amp Betty Bowes
SATURDAYndash February 21 2015 900 AM Mass Association 500 PM dagger George Granieri ro Marilyn Granieri
SUNDAYndash February 22 2015 730 AM dagger Joseph Crowley ro Robert amp Genia Kellett 900 AM For Our Parishioners 1030 AM dagger Jean Marie Poggi ro Mr amp Mrs MarkToth amp Sons 1200 PM dagger Angela Shanni-Greco ro Mr amp Mrs Carmine DiMarco
A Stewardship Thought hellip
ldquoBrothers and sisters whether you eat or drink or whatever you do do everything for the glory of Godrdquo ndash 1 Corinthians 1031 Do a quick check of your priorities Where does God rank in that list If Hersquos not first you have some work to do Putting God first in everything helps develop the attitude of ldquo I am grateful for the gifts God gave merdquo instead of ldquoI want morerdquo For most people gratitude leads to generosity
Memorials for the Week of February 15mdash21
MARYrsquoS ALTAR
For the Safety of our Military Families ro The Lesinski Family
SANCTUARY CANDLE Mary Haviland ro Chris Matt amp Jamie Jen amp Eric
ST JOSEPHrsquoS ALTAR Glenn Maldonado ro son David amp daughter Jane
MASS ASSOCIATION Frances Roginski ro McCracken Family Jessica Medina ro McCracken Family
BREAD amp WINE Mary Haviland ro Liz amp Ace
Ash Wednesday Liturgical Celebrations
February 18 2015
Mass with Distribution of Ashes 645 AM 815 AM and 700 PM
Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Ashes 1210 PM and 430 PM
Hungering for the Journey
Join our parish communitymdashand more than 13000 Catholic communities across the United Statesmdashin a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl Pick up your familyrsquos rice bowl in the Church Information and additional resources can be found at
httpwwwcrsricebowlorg Remember your Lenten sacrifices change lives
Upcoming OLV Lenten Activities Sacrament of Confession Saturdays 11 AMndash 12 Noon amp During the Lenten Mission Stations of the Cross Friday Evenings at 7 PM
Participation in CRS Rice Bowl Materials available in the Church Please bring returns before Good Friday
Eucharistic Adoration Sunday February 22 and March 22 12 Noonndash 3 PM
Lenten Parish Mission Sunday March 22mdash25 Rev Charles Gerard Coury CSSR Preaching Details to be included in future bulletins
ldquoBeing a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place on the street in a city square during work on a journey ldquo
mdashEvangelii Gaudium The Joy of the Gospel (127)
Our Lady of Victories School
Parents Alumni and all friends are invited to visit our website at wwwolvnjcom
Upcoming Youth Events
Youth Group Meetings March 1 Youth Assisted Masses February 22 amp March 1 9 AM
Please contact Jamie for more information youthministryolvgmailcom
OLV Religious Education --- Faith First
Family Name ________________Date __________
Student Name _________________ Grade ______
Question Who was healed by Jesus in the Gospel today
____________________________________
2015 Calendar Raffle Tickets are now available Total amount of Prizes $800000
12 Chances to win from the same ticket Prizes are $650 - $850 Cost of ticket $20
The Office for Catechesis works to train and nourish parish leaders and catechists who teach and echo the faith build up the life of the worshipping community and lead others to commit themselves to living our Christian values in everyday life according to age and ability Your gift to the Bishoprsquos Annual Appeal strength-ens and grows a family of faith
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Applications Applications for financial aid through the Diocese of Metuchen is now available Completed applications must be mailed and postmarked before Tuesday March 31 Applications can be obtained at the school office or from the diocesan website
httpTinyurlcomDOM-TuitionAssistance
Youth Group Pancake Breakfast
The Youth Group has begun their planning for their 2015 Summer Missions Trip to Steubenville Ohio and
we are asking for your help in getting us there
Sunday March 1 (following the 730 900am and 1030am Masses)
All you can eat pancakes eggs and sausage
Cost In advance $800adult $500child At the door $1000person
Contact the Religious Education Office to reserve your tickets Jamie Wojcik ndash (732) 238-9222
ldquoEmpowering todayrsquos students to become tomorrowrsquos leadersrdquo
2015 Catholic School Education Dinner
Tuesday April 14 2015
The Hyatt Regency New Brunswick Cocktails 6 pm ~ Dinner 7 pm
Proceeds from the event (which includes dinner a Bas-ket Social and 5050 Raffle) go directly towards tuition assistance grants for deserving children attending dioc-esan Catholic schools each fall helping parents make a Catholic school education possible To register and pay by credit card go to our secure website at httpdiometuchenorgfcedinner or call 732-562-2452
This year the students of Our Lady of Victories School will be featured as Greeters Ambassadors and our Glee Club will be preforming If you would like to be part of an OLV Table please talk with Fr Ryan
CONGRATULATIONS
The Eighth Grade Students from Our Lady of Victories School
Are the
National Grand Prize Winners
in the recent Trees Rockreg Video Contest sponsored by the Scotties Tissue Co
They will receive $10000 for the school to use towards a sustainable project
Thank you to everyone who voted for our students
A formal presentation will be scheduled for mid Spring
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday February 22 following the 12 Noon Mass
Chaplet of Mercy and Benediction 3 PM
New to the Parish Change of address Please fill out the information below and place it in the collection basket or return it to the parish office
Name Address
Telephone
New to parish Change address telephone
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Monday February 16 Presidents Day Office Closed
Tuesday February 17 Rel Education 430 PM Rel Education 7 PM Bible Study 7 PM
Friday February 20 Bible Study 930 AM Stations of the Cross 7 PM
Saturday February 21 Confessions 11 AM
Check out our updated Parish Calendar at olvsayrenjcom
Radio City Trip The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring a trip to the Ra-dio City Spring Spectacular on Saturday May 2 2015 for the 2 PM show The price of the trip is $17500 which covers a PREMIUM seat ticket bus transporta-tion bus driver gratuity a box lunch and snacks on the way home The bus will leave from OLV Parish lower parking lot at 1130 AM and return approximately at 830 PM For further information or to reserve a seat please contact Teri at 732-742-1320
OLV Senior Group Trip to North Carolina Biltmore
The OLV Senior Group is planning a trip to Ashville North Carolina and the Biltmore Estate from July 12 ndash 17 2015 The price of the trip of $83000 This price includes 5 nights lodging 5 deluxe continental break-fasts 3 dinners including a cookout at the Chimney Park Other attractions include a tour of the Biltmore Estate Gardens and Winery tour the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad ride a cruise on Lake Lure and Blue ridge Mountain Opry show and much more For fur-ther information or to reserve this trip please contact Teri at 732-742-1320
News from the Society of St Vincent de Paul
Charity alone separates the children of God from the children of men -St Augustine Wersquod like to wish the entire OLV Parish family a deeply spiritual Lenten season We also want to thank you for your ever generous support Itrsquos only through your gen-erosity that we accomplish all that we do
Our food pantry has been very busy Wersquore very low on everything Could you please help us by donating non-perishable food items Donations can be left in the church lobby after any mass All non-perishable donations are gratefully accepted but we especially need pasta sauce peanut butter amp jelly condiments canned tuna amp chicken cereals soups canned pastas such as Chef Boyardee cereals instant mac amp cheese
In the name of Christ we are here to help to serve and to bring Godrsquos love to those who are poor and suffering No work of charity is foreign to our society If you or someone you know is truly in need please contact us through the parish office (732) 257-0077 In the past wersquove helped people with rent utility groceries medi-cines special dietary requirements referrals to govt agencies job searches and many other needs Each new client case is confidentially evaluated by members of our Client Service Team
Our next General meeting will be on Mon Feb 23rd at 730 in MDH We encourage all members to attend Last monthrsquos meeting was cancelled due to snow and wersquore moving into our busy season Lots to go over Please come join us New members always welcome
Take Action Today to Oppose Physician-Assisted Suicide
On November 13 the NJ State Assembly passed A2270 the proposed Physician Assisted Suicide bill known as ldquoAid in Dying for the Terminally Illrdquo by a sin-gle vote and now will be referred to the State Senate for a hearing as early as December 8 The Senate bill number is S382 As faithful citizens we must continue to educate our legislators about the dangers of Physi-cian Assisted Suicide and try to STOP its passage in the State of New Jersey
Urgent Action Is Needed Herersquos what YOU can do to-day
bullContact your State Senator and urge himher to Vote lsquoNorsquo on S382 If you donrsquot know who your State Senator is you can call the Office of Legislative Services at 1-800-792-8630 or go to httpsvotervoicenetNJCChome and enter your zip code for contact information You can send a prewritten email on S382 to your Sen-ator by visiting the Faith in Action Center of the New Jersey Catholic Conference website httpsvotervoicenetNJCCCampaigns37618Respond
bullContact Governor Chris Christie and urge him to veto A2270S382 if it reaches his desk Call the governor at 609-292-6000 or send him an email via httpwwwstatenjusgovernorcontact Use ldquohealthrdquo for the topic and ldquofamily healthnutritionrdquo as the sub-topic
2015 Lenten Instruction
DOMPastorMail02052015 3
DOMPastorMail02052015 4
Bulletin15February
Our Lady of Victories School
Parents Alumni and all friends are invited to visit our website at wwwolvnjcom
Upcoming Youth Events
Youth Group Meetings March 1 Youth Assisted Masses February 22 amp March 1 9 AM
Please contact Jamie for more information youthministryolvgmailcom
OLV Religious Education --- Faith First
Family Name ________________Date __________
Student Name _________________ Grade ______
Question Who was healed by Jesus in the Gospel today
____________________________________
2015 Calendar Raffle Tickets are now available Total amount of Prizes $800000
12 Chances to win from the same ticket Prizes are $650 - $850 Cost of ticket $20
The Office for Catechesis works to train and nourish parish leaders and catechists who teach and echo the faith build up the life of the worshipping community and lead others to commit themselves to living our Christian values in everyday life according to age and ability Your gift to the Bishoprsquos Annual Appeal strength-ens and grows a family of faith
Catholic School Tuition Assistance Applications Applications for financial aid through the Diocese of Metuchen is now available Completed applications must be mailed and postmarked before Tuesday March 31 Applications can be obtained at the school office or from the diocesan website
httpTinyurlcomDOM-TuitionAssistance
Youth Group Pancake Breakfast
The Youth Group has begun their planning for their 2015 Summer Missions Trip to Steubenville Ohio and
we are asking for your help in getting us there
Sunday March 1 (following the 730 900am and 1030am Masses)
All you can eat pancakes eggs and sausage
Cost In advance $800adult $500child At the door $1000person
Contact the Religious Education Office to reserve your tickets Jamie Wojcik ndash (732) 238-9222
ldquoEmpowering todayrsquos students to become tomorrowrsquos leadersrdquo
2015 Catholic School Education Dinner
Tuesday April 14 2015
The Hyatt Regency New Brunswick Cocktails 6 pm ~ Dinner 7 pm
Proceeds from the event (which includes dinner a Bas-ket Social and 5050 Raffle) go directly towards tuition assistance grants for deserving children attending dioc-esan Catholic schools each fall helping parents make a Catholic school education possible To register and pay by credit card go to our secure website at httpdiometuchenorgfcedinner or call 732-562-2452
This year the students of Our Lady of Victories School will be featured as Greeters Ambassadors and our Glee Club will be preforming If you would like to be part of an OLV Table please talk with Fr Ryan
CONGRATULATIONS
The Eighth Grade Students from Our Lady of Victories School
Are the
National Grand Prize Winners
in the recent Trees Rockreg Video Contest sponsored by the Scotties Tissue Co
They will receive $10000 for the school to use towards a sustainable project
Thank you to everyone who voted for our students
A formal presentation will be scheduled for mid Spring
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday February 22 following the 12 Noon Mass
Chaplet of Mercy and Benediction 3 PM
New to the Parish Change of address Please fill out the information below and place it in the collection basket or return it to the parish office
Name Address
Telephone
New to parish Change address telephone
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Monday February 16 Presidents Day Office Closed
Tuesday February 17 Rel Education 430 PM Rel Education 7 PM Bible Study 7 PM
Friday February 20 Bible Study 930 AM Stations of the Cross 7 PM
Saturday February 21 Confessions 11 AM
Check out our updated Parish Calendar at olvsayrenjcom
Radio City Trip The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring a trip to the Ra-dio City Spring Spectacular on Saturday May 2 2015 for the 2 PM show The price of the trip is $17500 which covers a PREMIUM seat ticket bus transporta-tion bus driver gratuity a box lunch and snacks on the way home The bus will leave from OLV Parish lower parking lot at 1130 AM and return approximately at 830 PM For further information or to reserve a seat please contact Teri at 732-742-1320
OLV Senior Group Trip to North Carolina Biltmore
The OLV Senior Group is planning a trip to Ashville North Carolina and the Biltmore Estate from July 12 ndash 17 2015 The price of the trip of $83000 This price includes 5 nights lodging 5 deluxe continental break-fasts 3 dinners including a cookout at the Chimney Park Other attractions include a tour of the Biltmore Estate Gardens and Winery tour the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad ride a cruise on Lake Lure and Blue ridge Mountain Opry show and much more For fur-ther information or to reserve this trip please contact Teri at 732-742-1320
News from the Society of St Vincent de Paul
Charity alone separates the children of God from the children of men -St Augustine Wersquod like to wish the entire OLV Parish family a deeply spiritual Lenten season We also want to thank you for your ever generous support Itrsquos only through your gen-erosity that we accomplish all that we do
Our food pantry has been very busy Wersquore very low on everything Could you please help us by donating non-perishable food items Donations can be left in the church lobby after any mass All non-perishable donations are gratefully accepted but we especially need pasta sauce peanut butter amp jelly condiments canned tuna amp chicken cereals soups canned pastas such as Chef Boyardee cereals instant mac amp cheese
In the name of Christ we are here to help to serve and to bring Godrsquos love to those who are poor and suffering No work of charity is foreign to our society If you or someone you know is truly in need please contact us through the parish office (732) 257-0077 In the past wersquove helped people with rent utility groceries medi-cines special dietary requirements referrals to govt agencies job searches and many other needs Each new client case is confidentially evaluated by members of our Client Service Team
Our next General meeting will be on Mon Feb 23rd at 730 in MDH We encourage all members to attend Last monthrsquos meeting was cancelled due to snow and wersquore moving into our busy season Lots to go over Please come join us New members always welcome
Take Action Today to Oppose Physician-Assisted Suicide
On November 13 the NJ State Assembly passed A2270 the proposed Physician Assisted Suicide bill known as ldquoAid in Dying for the Terminally Illrdquo by a sin-gle vote and now will be referred to the State Senate for a hearing as early as December 8 The Senate bill number is S382 As faithful citizens we must continue to educate our legislators about the dangers of Physi-cian Assisted Suicide and try to STOP its passage in the State of New Jersey
Urgent Action Is Needed Herersquos what YOU can do to-day
bullContact your State Senator and urge himher to Vote lsquoNorsquo on S382 If you donrsquot know who your State Senator is you can call the Office of Legislative Services at 1-800-792-8630 or go to httpsvotervoicenetNJCChome and enter your zip code for contact information You can send a prewritten email on S382 to your Sen-ator by visiting the Faith in Action Center of the New Jersey Catholic Conference website httpsvotervoicenetNJCCCampaigns37618Respond
bullContact Governor Chris Christie and urge him to veto A2270S382 if it reaches his desk Call the governor at 609-292-6000 or send him an email via httpwwwstatenjusgovernorcontact Use ldquohealthrdquo for the topic and ldquofamily healthnutritionrdquo as the sub-topic
2015 Lenten Instruction
DOMPastorMail02052015 3
DOMPastorMail02052015 4
Bulletin15February
New to the Parish Change of address Please fill out the information below and place it in the collection basket or return it to the parish office
Name Address
Telephone
New to parish Change address telephone
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Monday February 16 Presidents Day Office Closed
Tuesday February 17 Rel Education 430 PM Rel Education 7 PM Bible Study 7 PM
Friday February 20 Bible Study 930 AM Stations of the Cross 7 PM
Saturday February 21 Confessions 11 AM
Check out our updated Parish Calendar at olvsayrenjcom
Radio City Trip The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring a trip to the Ra-dio City Spring Spectacular on Saturday May 2 2015 for the 2 PM show The price of the trip is $17500 which covers a PREMIUM seat ticket bus transporta-tion bus driver gratuity a box lunch and snacks on the way home The bus will leave from OLV Parish lower parking lot at 1130 AM and return approximately at 830 PM For further information or to reserve a seat please contact Teri at 732-742-1320
OLV Senior Group Trip to North Carolina Biltmore
The OLV Senior Group is planning a trip to Ashville North Carolina and the Biltmore Estate from July 12 ndash 17 2015 The price of the trip of $83000 This price includes 5 nights lodging 5 deluxe continental break-fasts 3 dinners including a cookout at the Chimney Park Other attractions include a tour of the Biltmore Estate Gardens and Winery tour the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad ride a cruise on Lake Lure and Blue ridge Mountain Opry show and much more For fur-ther information or to reserve this trip please contact Teri at 732-742-1320
News from the Society of St Vincent de Paul
Charity alone separates the children of God from the children of men -St Augustine Wersquod like to wish the entire OLV Parish family a deeply spiritual Lenten season We also want to thank you for your ever generous support Itrsquos only through your gen-erosity that we accomplish all that we do
Our food pantry has been very busy Wersquore very low on everything Could you please help us by donating non-perishable food items Donations can be left in the church lobby after any mass All non-perishable donations are gratefully accepted but we especially need pasta sauce peanut butter amp jelly condiments canned tuna amp chicken cereals soups canned pastas such as Chef Boyardee cereals instant mac amp cheese
In the name of Christ we are here to help to serve and to bring Godrsquos love to those who are poor and suffering No work of charity is foreign to our society If you or someone you know is truly in need please contact us through the parish office (732) 257-0077 In the past wersquove helped people with rent utility groceries medi-cines special dietary requirements referrals to govt agencies job searches and many other needs Each new client case is confidentially evaluated by members of our Client Service Team
Our next General meeting will be on Mon Feb 23rd at 730 in MDH We encourage all members to attend Last monthrsquos meeting was cancelled due to snow and wersquore moving into our busy season Lots to go over Please come join us New members always welcome
Take Action Today to Oppose Physician-Assisted Suicide
On November 13 the NJ State Assembly passed A2270 the proposed Physician Assisted Suicide bill known as ldquoAid in Dying for the Terminally Illrdquo by a sin-gle vote and now will be referred to the State Senate for a hearing as early as December 8 The Senate bill number is S382 As faithful citizens we must continue to educate our legislators about the dangers of Physi-cian Assisted Suicide and try to STOP its passage in the State of New Jersey
Urgent Action Is Needed Herersquos what YOU can do to-day
bullContact your State Senator and urge himher to Vote lsquoNorsquo on S382 If you donrsquot know who your State Senator is you can call the Office of Legislative Services at 1-800-792-8630 or go to httpsvotervoicenetNJCChome and enter your zip code for contact information You can send a prewritten email on S382 to your Sen-ator by visiting the Faith in Action Center of the New Jersey Catholic Conference website httpsvotervoicenetNJCCCampaigns37618Respond
bullContact Governor Chris Christie and urge him to veto A2270S382 if it reaches his desk Call the governor at 609-292-6000 or send him an email via httpwwwstatenjusgovernorcontact Use ldquohealthrdquo for the topic and ldquofamily healthnutritionrdquo as the sub-topic
