Our Lady of Mercy Church Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 July 1, 2018 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Chapel, Pastor Rev. Charles P. Granstrand, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert T. Ulak, Parochial Vicar Rev. Patrick J. Seo, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. James C. Turro (Weekends) Deacon Juan Rojas Joseph S. Romano, Deacon Gary Tankard, Deacon MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 5:30PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM (Spanish) Daily: 6:30AM, 8:30AM Saturday: 8:30AM BAPTISM The Sacrament is celebrated one Sunday every month. Parents should contact the rectory prior to the birth of their child for dates of Baptism Preparation Sessions. MARRIAGE Couples planning to be married should contact the rectory at least ONE YEAR PRIOR to the wedding date. John Rokoszak, Pastoral Associate Debra Wyka, Minister of Music Amy Ballanco, Coordinator of Religious Education Jennifer Kavanagh, Youth Minister Donna Quinn, Finance Manager Maureen Giaccio, Rectory Office Manager RECONCILIATION Saturday: 9-9:30AM & 1-1:30PM Monday: 7-7:30PM SCHOOL Our Lady of Mercy Academy National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 25 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Laraine Meehan, Principal CATECHETICAL MINISTRY Grades K-6: 4-5PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Grades 7-8: 3:45-5:15PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 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]
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Our Lady of Mercy Church Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656
July 1, 2018 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Chapel, Pastor Rev. Charles P. Granstrand, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert T. Ulak, Parochial Vicar Rev. Patrick J. Seo, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. James C. Turro (Weekends) Deacon Juan Rojas Joseph S. Romano, Deacon Gary Tankard, Deacon
BAPTISM The Sacrament is celebrated one Sunday every month. Parents should contact the rectory prior to the birth of their child for dates of Baptism Preparation Sessions.
MARRIAGE Couples planning to be married should contact the rectory at least ONE YEAR PRIOR to the wedding date.
John Rokoszak, Pastoral Associate Debra Wyka, Minister of Music Amy Ballanco, Coordinator of Religious Education Jennifer Kavanagh, Youth Minister Donna Quinn, Finance Manager Maureen Giaccio, Rectory Office Manager
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.
LET US PRAY In your love and kindness please pray for the sick of our parish, especially: Joan Hafemeister, Martha Fornatale, Micaela Lopez, Roberto Rodriguez, Kathryn Petrides, and for those intentions listed in the book in the Vestibule. Please also remember the deceased of our parish and their families, especially: Mary Margaret Fitzpatrick, and Maude Bastek. Please join with us in praying one OUR FATHER per day for all those who have no one to pray for them. THE SANCTUARY LAMPS IN CHURCH burn this week in memory of: James Dilts, Pablo Consolacion, and for James Turley.
THE SANCTUARY LAMP IN THE CHAPEL is now available for your intentions.
If you would like more information about reserving a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one or for a Special Intention, please call the rectory office at 201-391-5315.
MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JUNE 30 5:30 People of the Parish
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, JULY 1 Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/ 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/ Mk 5:21-43 7:30 Marie Pansini 9:30 Ryszard Dziarkowsky 11:00 Dolores Kavanagh 12:30 Rodriquez Family
MONDAY, JULY 2 Am 2:6-10, 13-16/ Mt 8:18-22 6:30 Maureen Minnick 8:30 Ed Klein
Saint Thomas, Apostle TUESDAY, JULY 3 Eph 2:19-22/ Jn 20:24-29 6:30 Robert Kenney 8:30 Joyce Edwards
Independence Day WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Am 5:14-15, 21-24/ Mt 8:28-34 8:30 Guillermo Kong
Sts. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest, & Elizabeth of Portugal THURSDAY, JULY 5 Am 7:10-17/ Mt 9:1-8 6:30 Robert & Linda Gunther 8:30 Margaret Murray Whitman
Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr FRIDAY, JULY 6 Am 8:4-6, 9-12/ Mt 9:9-13 6:30 Robert Kenney 8:30 John Ramagnano 8PM John Slattery
SATURDAY, JULY 7 Am 9:11-15/ Mt 9:14-17 8:30 David Patrick Wittman 5:30 Dave McNeil
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, JULY 8 Ez 2:2-5/ 2 Cor 12:7-10/ Mk 6:1-6a 7:30 People of the Parish 9:30 Orazio Iacono 11:00 Dolores & John Kavanagh 12:30 Richard Heim, Sr.
Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church. Full tithing means 10% of gross income to God. We ask half of this, or 5%, for your Parish church. The other 5% goes to your favorite charities.
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
“...as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want, that there may be equality.” 2 CORINTHIANS 8:14
We are responsible not only for our own lives, but for the lives of those around us. It is important that we not only grow, nurture and share our gifts; but that we also teach our children and encourage others to do the same. This is the communal aspect of our Catholic faith. We are the “Body of Christ”. We are called to be dependent on each other and not live in isolation.
There are consecrated low gluten hosts available at all our Sunday Liturgies. They are made available during the reception of Communion near the ramp.
SHARING GOD’S BLESSINGS — To date we have received $55,032 in pledges. Our Goal is $99,592. Thank you to those parishioners who have already shown their support and generosity.
Independence Day – July 4th
There will be one Mass, 8:30AM. All parish offices will be closed.
THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA will be recited each Saturday in the Sacred Heart Chapel immediately following the 8:30AM Mass.
THE FAMILY OF GOD meets every Tuesday at 7:30PM in the Chapel to praise God and pray for special intentions.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
Do you regularly attend Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church but have never gotten around to formally registering? It’s easy. Just go to our website UROLM.org and click on “About Us” and select “become a parishioner” and complete the online form. Someone from the Rectory will contact you to schedule an appointment so that you can get acquainted with one of our Priests.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—At OLM we are blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration, starting after the 8:00PM Mass, every First Friday and continuing throughout the night ending at 6:30AM, on Saturday. Everyone is encouraged to come and visit. Date: July 6-7. Any questions, please call Tim Lane 201-476-1704.
DAUGHTERS OF MARY meets Thursday mornings at 9:30AM in the Chapel.
THE ROSARY SOCIETY will attend the 8:30AM Mass on Saturday, July 7th followed by recitation of the Rosary. Newcomers welcome!
Please pray for vocations to the Priesthood
MOTHER’S GROUPS meet day or evening for one hour each week. If interested in joining, please call Cathy Flynn at 201-391-1482.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As the Fourth of July is almost upon us, which cele-brates the signing of our Declaration of Independence, let us recall its opening words: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalien-able Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
How clearly the Founding Fathers state that all comes from our Creator: each life; each freedom! As we give thanks for these gifts, let us each also examine our hearts and our lives to ask: How do I use my own free-dom? Do I use my freedom to affirm that same dignity of life for every person who finds himself or herself in this land, in every condition and stage of life?
During this week we might pray with the words of the Opening "Collect" Prayer we will hear at Mass on July Fourth:
Father of all nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your provi-dence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
***** On another note, let's continue to pray for the families who have been our guests since June 24 and will be with us until July 7 as part of "Family Promise." We pray for them and for all who struggle for lack of shelter or lack of work. A word of thanks and our prayers for Joni and Ron von Autenried and the many people who have been helping our guests in countless ways during these two weeks! God bless you all!
May God bless you all!
Pastor’s Column
Prayer for Our Country
Almighty God, bless our nation and make it true to the ideas of freedom
and justice and brotherhood for all who make it great. Guard us from war, from fire and wind,
from compromise, fear, confusion. Be close to our president and our statesmen;
give them vision and courage, as they ponder decisions affecting peace
and the future of the world. Make me more deeply aware of my heritage;
realizing not only my rights but also my duties and responsibilities as a citizen.
Make this great land and all its people know clearly Your will,
that they may fulfill the destiny ordained for us in the salvation of the nations,
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THE OLM MASSBOOK for July, 2019 will open on Sunday, July 1st. If you would like to schedule a Mass intention, please stop by the Rectory Office during office hours.
BREATHING & STRETCHING with Joan—Tuesdays at 10AM, OLM Lower Gathering Space—$10 donation with half being given to Haiti Scholarship Fund. Bring yoga mat, blanket, small towel, and wear comfortable clothes. Next class: July 10th.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: No Longer Last Rites! If you are suffering from a terminal illness, have a chronic illness or will be having surgery soon, you can receive the Anointing of the Sick. There is no reason to wait until near death. Call the Rectory Office at 201-391-5315.
“Splash” CANYON Vacation Bible School August 6—10 Forms and information for children going into Grades K to 6 in the Fall, are available on our site. Look for the display in the Gathering Space. Register for all pro-grams as soon as possible. We fill up fast! For ques-tions or information about any of our children’s parish programs, call Amy Ballanco/CRE at 201-391-3590 or [email protected]
WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE 11 Team Formation Meeting Attention Cornerstone Sisters! The Cornerstone 11 team is currently forming. Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center for discussion and prayers of discernment. If you have any questions, please contact Lauretta Miller at [email protected] or call 201-391-6109, Joni von Autenried at 201-930-1421 or Patty Hane at 551-804-1221.
HACKENSACK SOUP KITCHEN Walk in Dinner Program—Our Lady of Mercy will be hosting on Thursday, July 12th. Bulletin boards will be set up in the Gathering Space and in the Vestibule of the Church indicating the food needed. These items should be brought to the Parish Center on Thursday, July 12th by 2PM. If you wish to volun-teer to help serve dinner, please call Dolly 201-247-8102 or Elaine 201-391-5051 no later than Tuesday, July 10th.
BIBLE STUDY—The summer three-week Bible study begins with "Sara and Hagar" on July 10 at 9AM and July 11 at 12:30 and 7:30PM in the St. Mary room. Books are available now by calling Carolyn at 201-746-0315. Beginners welcomed!
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Requirements Please remember that the preparation in Grades 1 and 2 for First Communion is only the beginning of your child’s preparation for the sacraments! According to the requirements of the Archdiocese of Newark, Religious Education is also required from Grades 3 through 8 in order to be ready for the sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact the Religious Education office right away to register your child for the appropriate Grade. If one or more of the Grades has been missed, we will do our best to provide you with the needed make-up mate-rials for you to guide your child in the necessary prepa-ration at home. If you have an older child, or a child with special needs, or if you yourself would like some more information on how to prepare for the Sacra-ments, we would love to work with you and support you in this process. We can be reached at the Parish Cen-ter Office 201-391-3590.
WOMEN’S CREATIVE GROUP Thursday, July 12th 7:00 - 9:00 in the Parish Center—Come be creative with us! The Women's Creative Group is a place for women of our parish to come and work on their craft projects: doodling, scrapbooking, knitting, counted cross stitch and more. Take time from your busy schedule to let your creative juices flow! Bring your current project or, if you would like to learn something new, come and see what other women are working on. We have varied craft supplies that are available for your use. Please contact Jessica Bruno with any ques-tions at 201-664-3536 or email at [email protected].
HAITI MISSION UPDATE Thank you for all of your support this year. We didn’t have to ask twice. Your generosity covered all of our scholarships for this school year, 2017-2018. On July 12th we leave for Vallieres to give the scholarship tests for school year 2018 – 2019. We are pleased that Fr. Joe is coming with us and will be joining in the task of administering the scholarship tests. As always, we ask for your prayers for a successful trip and a safe return. You make all of this possible. God bless you. You are God’s blessing for the people of Vallieres.
