Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church “Our Lady’s Church on the Waterfront”

120 Sussex Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Celebrating our 100 Year Anniversary

Our Mission

The mission of our parish is to reach out to all people and encourage them to join us in joyfully giving praise and glory to God; to build a Christian community that, with trust in God, embraces the future, and in doing so, is a beacon of faith, hope and love on the Jersey City waterfront.

Our History Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, or OLC, was founded in 1911 to serve Polish immigrants to Jersey City. Today, OLC is growing and changing as it seeks to serve all those who now live in our neighborhood. The church takes its name from a city in Poland that houses a cherished icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A copy of that icon is centrally located in our historic church.

Rev. Thomas J. Ciba Pastor

Ms. Carmen Lorenzo Director of Operations

Mrs. Anna Mae Stefanelli School Principal

Mr. James Harrold Director of Music

Sr. Sandra DeMasi, SSJ Pastoral Associate

Sr. Donna Ciangio, OP Pastoral Associate

Ms. Kathleen Church Licensed Clinical

Social Worker Rev. Thomas A. Dente

Priest in Residence

Parish Office 201-434-0798

Fax 201-985-0918

Email pastor@olcjc.org

lorenzoc@olcjc.org Websites

www.olcjc.org www.olcschool.org

Counseling Center 201-434-3567

The OLC School 201-434-2405 Little Harbor

Academy 201-434-6708

Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 12:30 pm (Church open from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm) Saturday: 5:00 pm, Sunday Vigil Mass Sunday: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm Note St. Anthony of Padua, 330 Sixth Street, Jersey City, the Center for Polish Ministry in Jersey City, holds a Polish Language Mass at OLC, Sundays at 8:00 am. Child Care during Mass We provide professionally staffed child care for children 12 months to 4 years of age during the 10:00 am Sunday Mass. Our Child Care Center is located in the church hall. Enter through the gate located to the left of the steps leading into the church. Confessions/Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 pm in the church & at other times by appointment with the pastor. Weddings Those interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the parish office one year in advance of their proposed date of marriage. Infant Baptisms Preparation for Baptism should ideally begin before the birth of the child. Expectant parents should please e-mail baptism@olcjc.org for more information. The OLC School Quality Education on the Waterfront Accredited by The Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. 248 Luis Marin Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07302 Website: www.olcschool.org Grades 1 - 8 The Little Harbor Academy The Early Childhood Division of The OLC School 186 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten Program for 3 & 4 year olds Montessori Toddler Program for 2 year olds The OLC Counseling Center Well Being on the Waterfront 120 Sussex Street, Jersey City NJ 07302 Individual, Marriage and Family Counseling To Register and Be Part of OLC We welcome you to register and to be part of our parish family. Please contact the parish office to arrange for an informal appointment with the pastor. Saints Peter and Paul Church, Hoboken & OLC Church, Jersey City We work together to proclaim and live the Gospel on the Hudson River Waterfront by sharing our time, energy, and resources. In so doing, we more powerfully witness the presence of Christ.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time • July 25, 2010

Dear Parishioners, Last weekend I published some examples from the new translation of the Roman Missal. This weekend I’d like to provide some

additional sample comparisons of the old texts and the new texts. Changes are highlighted in bold . One thing that we all recognize is the fact that with anything new, we will all need some time to adjust.

Penitential Act, Form B

Priest: Lord, we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord have mercy. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. People: And grant us your salvation.

Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation.

Nicene Creed We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

the only Son of God,

eternally begotten of the Father, God

from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

one in Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation

he came down from heaven:

by the power of the Holy Spirit

He was born of the Virgin Mary,

and became man.

For our sake

He was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

He suffered, died, and was buried.

On the third day he rose again

in fulfillment of the Scriptures;

he ascended into heaven and is seated

at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds

from the Father and the Son.

With the Father and the Son

He is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy, catholic

and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism

for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection

of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen

I believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

consubstantial with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation

he came down from heaven,

and by the Holy Spirit

was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,

and became man.

For our sake

He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

He suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day

in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated

at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead

and his kingdom will have no end.

And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,

the giver of life, who proceeds

from the Father And the Son,

who with the Father and the Son

is adored and glorified,

who has spoken through the Prophets.

And one, holy, catholic

and apostolic Church.

I confess one baptism

for the forgiveness of sins

and I look forward to the resurrection

of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen

PART OF THE MASS PRESENT TEXT NEW TEXT

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS Reflect on today’s readings. Prepare for next Sunday.

This Sunday, July 25 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gn. 18:20-32, Col. 2:12-14, Lk. 11:1-13

Next Sunday, August 1 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Eccl. 1:2; 2:21-23, Col. 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk. 12:13-21

WEEKLY

Thank you so very much for your financial support. So

many of our parishioners believe that it is important to finan-

cially support their parish. Thank you for living your financial

commitment. Your support helps us to achieve our weekly

collection goal of $6,000 per Sunday.

For the weekend of July 17/18 there were a total of 392

people who attended Mass. The total weekend collection

came to $5,603 (of that amount $2,136 came from parish

members making their contributions electronically through

Parish Pay). This amount is $397 BELOW our weekly goal of

$6,000 per Sunday.

We appreciate all those who act as good stewards of

their time & treasure by joining us for Mass in their faithful

giving for the collections; and we ask that more parishioners

and visitors be responsible stewards supporting the parish.

Dancing Lessons and a Social I have received a number of positive responses to this

advertisement for dance lessons and a

social. However, I will continue to run this

article because it is summer and some

may not have seen it. So, if you are inter-

ested in attending dancing lessons along

with a nice social evening, send me an

email to let me know.

Please contact Fr. Tom at pastor@olcjc.org.

Jesus is describing God’s immeasurable generosity when He

says in today’s Gospel, “Whoever asks, receives; whoever

seeks, finds; whoever knocks, is admitted.” But it should also

be the description of us as Christian stewards — those seeking

to follow Christ by using our gifts in service to others.

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage

To the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,

Washington, DC

It is customary for the Archdiocese of Newark to conduct

a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Im-

maculate Conception, Washington, DC, every three years.

As was previously planned, Archbishop Myers will be leading

our next pilgrimage to the Shrine on Saturday, October 23,

2010.

In order to coordinate the logistics of the Pilgrimage, the

parish is seeking a representative to act as a coordinator and

liaison with the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage Committee. If you

would like to help in this capacity, please contact the rectory:

pastor@olcjc.org, or call 201-434-0798. Thank you.

Congratulations to Jessica and Scott Gearhart who celebrated their nuptials at OLC last weekend, Sat-urday, July 17, 2010. May they experience all the happiness in the world together.

~ Body, Mind and Soul ~ Let your creative spirit nourish and relax you

Drawing and Painting Classes for Adults Offered by Joyce Zielaznicki

4 week program starts Monday, August 2nd - Contact Joyce at 201-988-2579; email: artistjz@hotmail.com or in-person registration at 6:00 pm prior to 1st class

Class Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm in the Church Hall

Cost: $200.00 for 8 sessions includes art supplies

Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:00 pm Margaret Smizaski

from Valarie & Sal Piccarillo Sunday, July 25, 2010 10:00 am Dolores Jaworowski

from Julia Nowatkowski 12:30 pm In Thanksgiving for Answered Prayers

from Carmen Lorenzo 7:00 pm People of the Parish Monday, July 26, 2010 12:30 pm Harry Denny

from Amanda & Andrew Gabbett Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:30 pm Fred Johanns

from Mary Ann & Eddie Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:30 pm Lucy Legowski

from Lorraine & Jim Krisinski Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:30 pm Special Intention

from Michael R. Fish Friday, July 30, 2010 12:30 pm Charles Banach

from Family Saturday, July 31, 2010 5:00 pm Helen & Bruno Rusbowski, Jr.

from Bruno Ruskowski Sunday, August 1, 2010 10:00 am Lucy Legowski

from Barbara Sorrentino 12:30 pm Charles Banach

from Family 7:00 pm People of the Parish

Mass Intentions

If you wish to have a Mass celebrated for someone or for a particular Intention please call (201-434-0798), stop by the rectory or send an e-mail to: secretary@olcjc.org. We maintain a living bond with our loved ones as we remem-ber them in our prayers.

Try to make a special effort to attend daily Mass. Take time during your lunch break or attend mass in the morning before work. It will take extra effort to do so, but the rewards will be invaluable and eter-nal.

Baptisms At OLC 2010

Gathering to Prepare, in the Church, Saturday, July 24, 10:30 am

Gathering to Celebrate, Sunday, July 25, 10:00 am

Gathering to Prepare, Saturday, August 28, 10:30 am

Gathering to Celebrate, Sunday, August 29, 10:00 am

Gathering to Rejoice, Sunday, September 12, 11:15 am

Gathering to Understand, Sunday, September 19, 11:15 am

Gathering to Prepare, Saturday, September 25, 11:15 am

Gathering to Celebrate, Sunday, September 26, 10:00 am

If you are preparing for a new member of your family, please

make arrangements to participate in our baptism program. Call the

rectory or contact us by email.

Hundredth Anniversary The opening Mass and ceremonies of our 100th Anniversary

Year celebration will be Sunday, August 22, 2010. Regional Bishop

Thomas Donato will be the principal celebrant for the mass at 12:30

pm. Following the Mass, all are invited to attend a social and recep-

tion in the church hall. Please set this date aside and join in the

celebration.

If you can help in any way, please contact the rectory. We are

inviting parishioners to take photos of our anniversary year activities

and to submit them for possible publication. If you are able to help,

let us know.

Contact us by email at pastor@olcjc.org or call the rectory:

201-434-0798. Your photos may make it into the 100th Anniversary

Journal with your byline! Thank you.

Food Pantry We make a special appeal asking parishioners to donate non-

perishable food items on the first Sunday of each month. However,

should you forget the first Sunday, you can make your donation any

Sunday. Please leave your donations at the rear of the church.

Frequently, we remember those who are in need during the

holiday seasons; however, hunger affects people throughout the

year. Let us always remember those in need throughout the year.