Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 9:30 AM-Noon
Closed Daily for Lunch 12:00-1:00 PM
Join Us For Mass Sunday Masses | Saturday Vigil– 5:00 PM Church
Sunday– 8:00 | 10:00 | 11:30 AM Church Daily Masses
Monday-Saturday | 9:00 AM Chapel Holy Day Masses | 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM Church
Contact Us Rev. Sean W. Kenney, OFS, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. William J. Capik, Weekend Assistant Rev. Demetrius M. Thomas, OSB, Weekend Assistant
Parish Office Laura Sepesi, Pastoral Assistant | Ext. 103
[email protected] Kasia Sepesi, Administrative Assistant & Notary Public
| Ext. 104 | [email protected] Michele Godleski, Office Assistant | Ext. 101
[email protected] Jerry Salemi, Business Administrator | Ext. 105
[email protected] Office of Faith Formation
Emma DeBorja, Parish Catechetical Leader | Ext. 113 [email protected]
Brenda Hann, Secretary | Ext. 112 [email protected]
To register as a parishioner please visit our website, www.ourladyofthemount.org,
and complete our online registration form.
OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Welcome, Worship, Witness
167 MT BETHEL RD | WARREN, NJ Phone 908 -647 -1075 | Fax 908 -647 -7885 | www.ourladyof themount .org
@ourladyofthemountchurch
Third Sunday of Lent | March 15, 2020
Diocese of Metuchen Takes Precautions
to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Amid growing national concern over the spread of the coronavirus, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen has enacted measures in parishes across its four counties as a precaution. The Most Rev. James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, has issued the following directives on li-turgical practices to be observed in all parishes, institutions and organizations within the Diocese of Metuchen, effective immediately until otherwise notified: • As is practiced in so many of our parishes already, priests, deacons, and extraordinary ministers
of Holy Communion are urged to practice good hygiene, washing their hands and using anti-bacterial hand sanitizer before and after distributing Holy Communion.
• Any individual who is sick or has flu-like symptoms should not attend Mass or other Church
gatherings. Mass is broadcast on several television channels and also livestreamed on the Ca-thedral’s website: stfranciscathedral.org, so the sick can make a “spiritual communion” until they return to good health.
• The sign of peace should be exchanged without physical contact. • Distribution of the Precious Blood of Christ from the chalice is to be suspended. Furthermore,
no member of the faithful is obliged to receive the Body of Christ on the tongue; worthy, rever-ent reception by hand is preferred until otherwise notified.
“Any time there is a serious outbreak that poses a risk to public health, pastors in the Diocese of Metuchen are asked to monitor the progression of the outbreak and take any and all necessary pre-cautions in their own parishes to prevent the spread of infection,” said Anthony P. Kearns III, Esq., spokesperson and chancellor for the Diocese of Metuchen. “As Catholics, we believe that the true body and blood of our Lord, together with his soul and divinity, exist under the forms of bread and/or wine,” said Kearns. The general message from the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health is that all should be prepared, but not panicked. The diocese will continue to monitor advisories from Catholic and other organizations regarding precautions on the coronavirus and share any appropri-ate information with the faithful and the parishes. “As communities across the globe respond to the Coronavirus, we stand in solidarity with them and pray for all those affected by the Coronavirus and those health workers diligently working to combat the disease,” said Kearns.
In Loving Memory
Please pray for the families and loved ones of the departed who now enjoy everlasting life:
Stephen Tremel
Father of Stephen Jr., Christopher,
and Jean Zimmerman
Doug Portik
Husband of Dina and Father of Tristan
Maria Cunha
Wife of Antonio, Mother of Rui,
and Mother-in-law of Maria
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. May their
souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Daily Mass Intentions
Sunday, March 15 Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM For the Intentions of Our Parishioners 10:00 AM Walter & Josephine Blanchard r/o Steve & Doreen Gliebe 11:30 AM Peter Louis Vanechanos r/o O’Reilly Family Monday, March 16 9:00 AM Peter Louis Vanechanos 1st Anniversary r/o The Conte Family Tuesday, March 17 St. Patrick, Bishop 9:00 AM Ronnie Campione r/o Kathy Dalton Leonard Visotski r/o Kathy Dalton Wednesday, March 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 9:00 AM Nancy Mistretta r/o The D’Amelio Family Thursday, March 19 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM Eileen Grace Muir r/o The D’Amelio Family Frank Thomas D’Souza r/o Paul, Anita, Aden & Aaron Kamath Friday, March 20 9:00 AM Leonard Visotski r/o Jerry Salemi 7:00 PM Kerry Kenney Afflitto r/o The Tansey Family Saturday, March 21 9:00 AM Joseph & Anne Pascale r/o Anne Elson 5:00 PM Jennifer Meyer Thibault 10th Anniversary r/o Drew & Hope Meyer Sunday, March 22 Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Donny Lloyd 10th Anniversary r/o Georgianna Lloyd 10:00 AM Anthony Basile r/o The Family 11:30 AM Antonio Soares r/o The Family
Please remember in your prayers the sick, homebound and disabled of our parish family, all those listed in the parish book of intentions, and all the men and women of
the Armed Forces.
3rd Sunday of Lent
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again.” John 4:13
Jesus reminds us that material things, even some-thing as basic as water, can never satisfy us for long. When we build our lives around material possessions we always want more. True Joy and Peace only come when we follow Jesus; when we become more “God-centered” and less “self-centered”.
Knights of Columbus For more information contact Grand Knight Steve Dutko
at [email protected], 908-361-2021or visit www.kofc.org/un/en/todays-knights.about-us.html
We look forward to hearing from you!
Why We Worship What is the Lord’s Message to us in the Sunday Liturgy of the Word
during Lent ??
COME ------- join in a discussion of these Readings.
Thursdays -- 7:30 PM, Shepherds Hall March 19, 26, April 2
And/or Sundays -- 11:15 AM, St. John Classroom March 15, 22, 19, April 5
Ministers of the Week - March 22 5:00 PM Church
Celebrant: Msgr. Capik
Reader:
Nolan Shanahan
Altar Server: TBD
8:00 AM Church
Celebrant:
Fr. Demetrius
Reader: Lori Lenart
Altar Server:
Peter Ainsworth
10:00 AM Church
Celebrant:
Fr. Sean
Reader: Mazin Gilbert
Altar Servers: Braden Fenton
Elisabeth Decker
11:30 AM Church
Celebrant:
Fr. Sean
Reader: Frank Minishak
Altar Servers:
Christopher Miller Salvatore Miller
Visitation Ministers
March 15 Pasternak Truglio Elias Dalton Importico
March 22 DeMarco O’Dea Galdi Vesey Leidner
MARCH 15, 2020
Sir, Give Me This Water Notice how the faith of the Samaritan woman grows through her encounter with Jesus. She tells the people of her town to come and see Jesus. Like the Samaritan woman, is there someone YOU could bring to Jesus? Someone to hear more about the word of God? Someone looking to know the savior of the world? Then we have good news: our parish offers Inquiry sessions exploring these and other faith issues. Inquiry sessions do not assume a commitment to join the Catholic faith family. Inquiry sessions are opportunities to ask questions about God, Jesus, and the Catholic faith family. All who are not baptized, baptized into another faith denomination, or baptized Catholic but have not received Eucharist and Confirmation, are invited. To learn more about personally participating in the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Office at 908-647-1075 to be put in touch with a member of the RCIA team. http://olmwarren.org/rite-of-christian-initiation-of-adults
Articles for the bulletin must be submitted to Kasia Sepesi no later than 12 PM on Tuesday
to [email protected] Thank You!
2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Stepping Forward in Faith: Grace in Action
By now you have received a letter from Bishop Chec-chio inviting your participation in the 2020 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The diocesan ministries supported by the Appeal directly impact many of the parishioners here in Our Lady of the Mount Church. Your gift pro-vides formation opportunities for our catechists, youth and young adults. Among other important ministries, your sacrificial gift supports our renewed efforts in Evangelization & Communication. If you have yet to make your pledge to this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you will have the opportuni-ty to do so next weekend, March 21/22, which has been designated as Bishop’s Annual Appeal In-Pew Weekend. Please prayerfully consider a gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal to help our parish reach its goal. If we can exceed our goal, 50% of the amount collected over goal will be returned to us in the form of a parish rebate. Just as important as our financial goal is our goal of reaching 100% participation. Every gift, no matter the size, is important and greatly appre-ciated. Thank you. To date, the Development Office has received pledges
totaling $285,092.07 and payments totaling $272,502.29 from 101 parishioners.
This represents 75.4% of our $378,000.00 goal. Thank you!
Monday, March 169:00AM Mass Chapel7:30PM Knights of Columbus Fr. Peter RoomTuesday, March 178:45AM Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel9:00AM Mass Chapel9:30AM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Chapel7:00PM Women’s Ministry Stations of the Cross Chapel7:30PM ACA Meeting Fr. Russell RoomWednesday, March 188:30AM Holy Rosary Chapel9:00AM Mass Chapel7:30PM Catholic Bible Study Fr. Russell Room7:30PM Gamblers Anonymous Shepherds Hall8:00PM AA Fr. Peter RoomThursday, March 199:00AM Mass Chapel10:00AM Catholic Bible Study Fr. Russell Room7:30PM Why WE Worship Shepherds HallFriday, March 209:00AM Mass Chapel9:30AM Adoration Chapel9:30AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel3:00PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel5:00PM Evening Prayer Chapel6:45PM Benediction Chapel7:00PM Mass Chapel7:30PM Stations of the Cross Chapel7:30PM ACA Meeting Fr. Peter RoomSaturday, March 219:00AM Mass Chapel4:00PM Confessions Church5:00PM Vigil Mass ChurchSunday, March 228:00AM Mass Church 10:00AM Mass Church10:00AM CLOW Fr. Peter Room11:15AM Why WE Worship St. John Room11:30AM Mass Church
Are you an adult seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic Faith? Confirmation
preparation sessions are now available for Catholics 18 years of age and older who have already received the sacraments of
Baptism and First Communion. Please contact Laura in the Parish Office
at 908-647-1075 ext. 103 for more information.
***NEW THIS YEAR***MASS
February 28th – April 3rd 7:00 PM ChapelEVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT (EXCLUDING GOOD FRIDAY)
STATIONS OF THE CROSSFebruary 28th – April 10th 7:30 PM Chapel
EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT (INCLUDING GOOD FRIDAY)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMEVERY SATURDAY DURING LENT-
EXTENDED TIME(EXCLUDING HOLY SATURDAY)
PENANCE SERVICETuesday March 31st
7:30 PM Church
PASSION | PALM SUNDAYSaturday April 4th Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Church
Solemn Blessing of PalmsSunday April 5th Masses Church8:00 AM|10:00 AM|12:00 Noon
ADORATIONOF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Begins April 5th (following 12:00 Mass) through April 8th 9:00 PM Chapel
(SUSPENDED FOR THE 9:00 AM MASS –MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY)
HOLY THURSDAYApril 9th
Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Chapel(No Morning Mass)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 PM ChurchProcession to the Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
GOOD FRIDAYApril 10th
Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Chapel(No Morning Mass)
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, 3:00 PM Church
Fish Fry4:30 PM or 6:30 PM Shepherds Hall
Stations of the Cross, 7:30 PM Chapel
HOLY SATURDAYApril 11th
Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Chapel(No Morning Mass-No Confessions)
Blessing of Easter Food12:30 PM Shepherds Hall
Easter VigilMass 8:00 PM Church
EASTER SUNDAYApril 12th Masses Church
8:00 AM|10:00 AM|12:00 Noon
*** NEW SCHEDULE FOR LENTEN FRIDAYS IN THE CHAPEL******NEW EVENING MASS*** EACH FRIDAY OF LENT | 7:00 PMOUR PARISH FAMILY WILL GATHER FOR MASS AT 9:00 AM
MASS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY ALL-DAY ADORATION UNTIL 6:45 PM BENEDICTION,IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY MASS AT 7:00 PM,
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 7:30 PM
OLM’s 17th Annual Holy Week Eucharistic Adoration
Visit the Chapel to spend time in prayer with Jesus. Let him console you, inspire you, heal you. Mark an “x” in the box for the hours you will adore.
Return the Top part to the drop-box in the church or chapel or online by March 15th. Please enter your contact information. We will confirm your hours of Adoration.
NAME:_____________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( ) .
TIME
TIME
April 5 SUNDAY
April 6 MONDAY
April 7 TUESDAY
April 8 WEDNESDAY
Midnight 12:00-1:00
Mor
ning
1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-4:00 4:00-5:00 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 8:00-9:00
9:00-10:00* Mass 9-9:30
10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00
Noon 12:00-1:00^ Angelus
Aft
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1:00-2:00 2:00-3:00
3:00-4:00^ Divine Mercy
4:00-5:00 5:00-6:00
6:00-7:00^ Psalm reflections of
St. Padre Pio
Even
ing
7:00-8:00 8:00-9:00
9:00-10:00^ Night Prayer
10:00-11:00 Midnight 11:00-12:00
^ Special prayers will take approximately 15 minutes at noon, 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm. Note your hours below. Keep this portion. Online: www.olmwarren.org
My Holy Week Adoration Times – OLM Chapel. SUNDAY, April 5: TUESDAY, April 7
MONDAY, April 6: WEDNESDAY, April 8
QUESTIONS? EMERGENCY CANCELLATION? Contact: Nadine Sicola, (908) 647-1581, or Carol Tobin, (908) 420-8855,
or Delores Wong, [email protected]
Thank you and God Bless you
Cut off here and mail completed registration form and check to:Attn: Doreen Gliebe, Our Lady of the Mount, Women’s Ministry, 167 Mt. Bethel Rd., Warren, NJ 07059
Space is limited. Please register by Friday, April 3rd.
Our Lady of the Mount Women’s MinistryRetreat for All Women
April 17–18, 2020Friday 5 p.m.–Saturday 6 p.m.
(Check-in 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Presentation 7 p.m.)
$100 per person
Fellowship Deaconry – Bethany House, 3575 Valley Road, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
The Nourishing Love of Three Divine InvitationsThis retreat will encourage us to ponder and respond to the
Divine invitations to eat, drink, and rest with Christ.
For information: Doreen Gliebe, 908-392-4458, [email protected]
Retreat DirectorDianne M. Traflet, J.D., S.T.D. is Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Administration and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, Seton Hall University. She is the director of the Seminary’s Institute for Christian Spirituality and oversees the Center for Diaconal Formation. She is the author of Edith Stein: A Spiritual Portrait. Dr. Traflet is a frequent guest on Relevant Radio’s Morning Air (1430 AM), and has been featured on television shows such as Faith and Culture, Bookmark, Sunday Night Prime, and Living His Life Abundantly. Dr. Traflet is a recipient of the Archdiocesan Sesquicentennial Cathedral Jubilee Medal for Dedicated Service to the Archdiocese of Newark.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________City: __________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _______________Phone #: ________________________ Email Address: ______________________________Emergency contact: ___________________________________________________________Parish: __________________ Will you attend dinner at 6 p.m. Friday evening? ___________Possible roommates: __________________________________________________________Retreat fee: $100.00 per person. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of the Mount Church.Your check reserves your space, but will not be deposited until the week before the retreat begins.
WalkingthewayofThe
Crosswith the
Mother of GodAll women are invited to join us for...
Stations of the CrossTuesday, March 17th
6:50–8 PMOur Lady of the Mount Chapel
Led by Mary Laing Robinson
Our Lady of the Mount Women’s Ministry
“A woman walks with the Mother of Jesus on his way of the cross, wondering how it was...and is.”
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