Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding date. Sacrament of Baptism The Parish Community celebrates Baptisms on all Sundays of the month at 12:00 pm. One preparation session is required for first time parents. Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the child’s birth. Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of the Lord’s Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 5:00 pm. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests. Sacrament of the Sick The Roman Catholic Church of OUR LADY OF MERCY 90 WHIPPANY ROAD • WHIPPANY, NJ 07981 Served By Reverend Roberto Amador Administrator [email protected]Reverend Milton Camargo Parochial Vicar [email protected]Vincent LoBello, Deacon [email protected]Kamil Kiszka, Transitional Deacon Reverend Francis Duffy Weekend Assistant Lisa Dempsey, Pastoral Associate [email protected]Lynda Asea, Parish Secretary [email protected]Edwin Peterson, Trustee Carmen Blandino, Parish Council President Ministries Altar Linens Debbie Finn, 973-464-9035 [email protected]Altar Servers Coordinator: Fr. Milton Camargo, 973-887-0050 [email protected]Extraordinary Ministers Coordinators: Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 & Marilyn Kuehner, 973-386-1742 [email protected]Health Ministry Coordinators: Marlene Peterson & Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 [email protected]Martha & Mary Ministry Patti Cobane, 973-386-1393 & Anne Roda-Farrell 973-884-2969 [email protected]Ministers of the Word Coordinators: Rose Prisco, 973-884-2702 & Kim Gigantino, 973-463-0327 [email protected]Music Ministry & Ministry House Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 [email protected]Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator: Janet Dodge, 973-887-2583 [email protected]Usher/Ministers Coordinator: John Guido, 973-769-2528 Rectory & St. Mary’s Cemetery Office 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from... 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday Phone 973-887-0050 Fax 973-887-0991 E-Mail [email protected]The Lord’s Day Saturday Evening 5:30 pm Sunday Morning 7:30, 9:30 & 11:00 am Weekdays 9:00 am Saturday Morning 9:00 am (Novena) Holyday Eve 5:30 pm Holydays Religious Formation 9 Parsippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981 PreK-8th Grade Coordinator------------------------------Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 Assistant Coordinator -----------------------------------------Lynda Asea, 973-887-0050 Email: [email protected]9th & 10th Grade H.S. Confirmation Program Coordinator-------------------------------- Deacon Vincent & Majella LoBello We Invite you to CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…
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Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding date.
Sacrament of Baptism The Parish Community celebrates Baptisms on all Sundays of the month at 12:00 pm. One preparation session is required for first time parents. Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the child’s birth.
Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of the Lord’s Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 5:00 pm. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests.
Sacrament of the Sick
The Roman Catholic Church of
OUR LADY OF MERCY 9 0 WH I P P A N Y R O A D • WH I P P A N Y , N J 0 7 9 8 1
Veronica DeLukeyLiving & Deceased Members Salko Family
SUNDAY, November 5th- 31st Sunday Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. Deceased Members of the Guerin Family9:30 A.M. Frank Sweeney
Giuseppe Cirasole 11:00 A.M. Special Intention for Matthew Neptun
MONDAY, November 6th - -
9:00 A.M. Giusepina Cirasole
TUESDAY, November 7th - 9:00 A.M. Chiara Cirasole
Martin Mc Donnell
WEDNESDAY, November 8th -9:00 A.M. Mary Vellucci
Joseph GoldenBridget Brewer
THURSDAY, Nov 9th- Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 9:00 A.M. Ken Holzer
FRIDAY, November 10th- St. Leo the Great9:00 A.M. Special Intention for Albert Vnencak
on his 98th Birthday
SATURDAY, November 11th - St. Martin of Tours9:00 A.M. Thomas Barnum
Helen Schmidt (11th Ann)
SATURDAY, Nov 11th- Vigil 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Mary Armada
Harry DiGiacomoAntonio ArmadaCatherine DiGiacomoVincent Cavanagh
SUNDAY, November 12th- 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. For all veterans living and deceased9:30 A.M. Louis Turano
Antonia AzzinnariSpecial Intention for Anne Naused
11:00 A.M. Edith BissonMartin Mc DonnellFrancis X. Coughlin
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING
October 29th $ 6, 127. 00 Last Year $ 6, 504. 00
Feast of All Saints $ 1, 085. 00
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for November“Christians in Asia” - That Christians in Asia, bearing witnessto the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace
and mutual understanding, especially with other religions.
2017 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL IN GIVING, WE RECEIVE
It is important that when you give to anycharitable organization, you are
confident that the funds are used wisely. Be assured that yourgift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports four causes: ourCatholic Charities agencies, seminarian education, our inner-city area elementary schools and our priests’ retirementresidence. In addition, 50% of all funds received over aparish’s goal is returned to the parish directly for its own needs. Please know that Appeal funds are used for no other purposeand serve only those who live in Morris, Passaic and Sussexcounties. Please make a pledge to the Bishop’s AnnualAppeal tody. For your convenience, you can make an onlinegift or pledge at www.2017appeal.org
ARE YOU CALLED TO SERVE?All children/teens/adults, from grade 3rd and upare invited to become an altar server at one ofthe weekend Masses. If you are interested, orwould like to receive additional informationabout this special ministry, please contact Fr.Milton [email protected] or
call the Rectory 973-887-0050.The next meeting will be thisTues 11/7 - 6:30 for children/teens (must be accompanied by aparent/adult) and 7pm for adults.
PATERSON DIOCESESILVER AND GOLD ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations to Walter & Laura Siekierski,members of our parish family, who arecelebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Theyalong with other members of our diocese who
are celebrating their 25th & 50th wedding anniversary thisSunday, will gather at St. John the Baptist Cathedral inPaterson for a special Diocesan Celebration, with Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli. Congratulations to all!
Veteran’s DayFamily Fun Day11-3PM Hanover Rec Ctr.
CYO 9-9 PM Parish Ctr.
32nd Sunday OTCalendar RaffleLiturgy of the Wordfor Children K-5 11AM Mass
For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven
...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick
Giuseppa Casarrubea, Pat Fusco, Ann Y., Connor Davey,Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Susan Nicoll, Carol, Bob Bark,
Angela Cassano, Allen Lebo, Dominic Guida, John Stolfi,Giovanna Cinquino, John Jaczyinski, Jacqueline Gorman,Shane Hakes, Mike McLaughlin, Bill Van Hall, Pat Conforti,Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Robert DelPurgatorio, Michael,
Charles Realmonte, Roger, Linda Ann Celeste, Lucille Cocca,John Strumolo, Sr, Angela, Cara Coughlin, Shirley Smiecinski,
Stephen Donnelly, Gary Y, Emma Carothers, Bob Roberts,Joseph Mascia, Mark Herkert, James Giannetti, Lisa Compas,
Colton Ford Petronaci, Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman,Kevin Mulligan, Russell Cassella, Jimmy Hark, Audrey Sherry,Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Patsy Manna,Chris Surrago, Felisa Manlapig, Richard Virgil, Ann Granziel,Paul Comerford, Pat Rue-an, Lorraine Azzinaro, Justin T., Angel Lamontagne, Melissa, Rpm, Assunta Less, Stella,Neal Spickert-Fulton, Generoso Giesullo, Irene D, Joe S., Angelina Martin, Anita & Armando Geroldi, Arlene Gentile,Wagner Estivalletti, Christine McGarry, Ann-Marie Andre,
Mackenzie Cunningham, Theresa Pentz, Betty Deren, Raye, John Cordova, Beverly Fresco, Audrey Safin, ML, John Lenox,Jean Marie Petrino, Elaine Gieger, Frank Mares, Michael Rado
Jessica Hermans, Bridget Murray, Anthony LaFerrara, Mike,Mary Geraldine McHale, Belarmino Viegas, Tom Baxterm,
Marie, Dolores Williams, Peter D’Alessio & Bob Flieger
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Joe Mistretta and John “Jack” Blunt, Jr.
..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
MASS FOR THE UNBORNThe Paterson Federation Knights of ColumbusCouncils will sponsor the annual Mass for the Unborn,celebrated by Bishop Serratelli at St. John the BaptistCathedral in Paterson on Sat, Nov 18th, beginning at
10AM. All are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments willfollow. The Mass is a wonderful way for the faithful to cometogether in prayer and in mutual support for protecting all of ourchildren - born and unborn. Please join us.
LITURGY CORNER“Blessed are those who mourn,
f or they will be comforted.” If you struggle with how to help someonewho’s coping with the death of a loved one,
you aren’t alone. Here are some practical and helpfulsuggestions to keep in mind to help those who are grieving. 1. Express your sympathy, but don’t tell them how to feel
2. Be patient. Grieving a significant loss takes time 3. Understand that their grief is unique. 4. Help them findresources and support. 5. Be sensitive around special dates. 6. Let them share their feelings and cry with you. 7. Offerpractical help. 8. Keep the support coming. 9. Allow them toreminisce. 10. Pray for them. This weekend we remember allthose who passed away this year and went home to the lovingarms of God our Father: Johanna Foran, Ralph LeFevere, LauraZaborowski, Harold Corbitt, Dan Aloia, Anna Alexandria,Catherine Leskow, Linda Sole, Fr. William Santeliz, KennethHolzer, Fr. James Hertel, Fr. Stan Kobel, Elaine Feret, Fr.Charlie Parr, Isabel Antico, Nancy Loveland, Jesse Lee Shaw,Jesse Benson, Stanley Yavorski, Dorothy Torgerson, DianneZimmermann, NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, LucyPojedinec, Mary Rush, Bennet Berkman, Geraldine Van Riper,Albert Bellardino, Sr., Carolyn Doughterty, Andrea Dilulis, JuneDavy, Michael Vecchio, Leon Sawicki, Sr, Msgr. Patrick Brown,Joan Malone, Deacon Ken Weaver, Rev. John Mushinsky, EsterSelitto, Barbara Schneider, Caroline Bozza, James O’Harra,Elizabeth Lloyd, Josephine Reilly, Randy Olsen, Joyce AnnMichaelson-Fitzgerald, Laura Jastrzebski, Venancio Camargo,John LoBello, Mary Frances Putzakulish, Victims of the terroristattacks in England Span and NYC, Bill Sasso, Stanley Barron,Sonia Leskow Amabile, Kathleen Augelli, Irene Molitoris,Ronnie Noll, Yolanda Capuano, William DaVone, Fr. Ed Collins,George Hundt, Sr, Ann Stalgaitis, Donald Cochario, AnneReitzel, Stella Wnek, Judy Sousa, Eleanor DeLukey, AnnMatlaga, Joe Quinn, Edward S. Grenawalt, Jr., Pat LaBracio,Jan Birecki, Ramona Izykowicz, Norma Cappetta, Evelyn Ross,Mary Payak, Joseph Barbato, Jack Keena, Barbara Forsythe,Mildred Falkman, Alice Marie Balint, Florence Schreitmueller,Gladys Meyer, Rose Marie Wesner, Victims of the Hurricaines,Earthquakes and Tornados throughout the world, Deacon DaveCollins, Anna Antonietta Cirelli, Mary Vellucci, Joseph Golden,Bridget Brewer, Rose Marie Colasuonno, Yolanda Caggiano,Joseph Pisapia, Victims of the Las Vegas shooting, WandaRowinski, Rev. Ralph Kuehner, Tony Grumka, Brian Hawkinsand Joe Mistretta Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. May they rest in peace. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.Amen.
FAITH AT HOMEOne of the easiest things to do is identifyinconsistency and hypocrisy in others. One ofthe most difficult things to do is see
inconsistency and hypocrisy in ourselves. Adults: Whatwould it take for me to look at myself, especially myreligious commitments, with unflinching honesty anddirectness? What would foster that? What would impedeit? Children: How can I make sure that I do what Godwants me to do and not just what I want to do? A FamilyPerspective: Jesus knew that God’s most important law isto love people and reminds us that God is our mostimportant teacher. Think about who you know that notonly teaches being good, but also practices being good.As a family, think of ways to “teach” being good to allthose who are in our lives.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM“CYO Kickoff Mass” 11/11/19 11AM Mass; K of C“Christmas Party” 12/2 6:30 PM Parish Ctr.; Hanover WindSymphony “A Christmas Presence” 12/10 3PM in Church
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONThere will be a RF session this Tues 11/7 from 4-5:15 (remember we gather in the Parish Ctr) for 1st
- 5th & from 7-8:15PM for 6th-8th. If you have anyquestions or concerns please feel free to contact us:PreK-8th email [email protected] or 9th & 10t [email protected]
CATECHISTS NEEDEDWe are still in need of a catechist for 1st gr onSunday and 2nd gr and 3rd gr on Tuesday. We arealso in need of substitutes. For more info please
contact us [email protected] about thismost important need for our parish family.
2017 OLM FALL CALENDAR RAFFLECalendar raffle winners for Oct 29th - Nov 4th 2017
Sunday Cathy Grill $ 100Monday Christina Rassias $ 50Tuesday Ann M. Pizzani $ 500Wednesday Joseph Mistretta $ 50Thursday April Ullrich $ 50Friday Kim Gigantino $ 50Saturday Cathy Grill $ 50
Congratulations to the winners. It’s not too late to get yourtickets in. Remember, you must be in it to win it! Tickets aredrawn after the 9:30 AM Mass. Remember: YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT!!!!!
OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIOR LIVING
There will be an Open House at the SaintFrancis Residential Community, an
independent senior living facility, 122 Diamond Spring Rd in Denville on Tues, 11/7 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Experiencethe charm of a unique independent senior living community.Tel: 973-627-5000
PATERSON DIOCESE ANNIVERSARYOn Dec 9th, we will celebrate the 80th anniversary ofthe actual date of the creation of the Diocese.(December 9th, 1937) All are invited to attend aspecial 9:30 AM Solemn Mass at the Cathedral,
celebrated by Bishop Serratelli, followed by a CommunionBreakfast at the Brownstone, Paterson at 11AM. Tickets are$40 pp and are available online at www.rcdop.org/breakfast.This is a wonderful day of Celebration for all of us living in theDiocese of Paterson! All are encouraged and invited to attend.
OPERATION GRATITUDEOLM will once again be collecting any extraHalloween Candy you may have. We will bedonating the candy to “Operation Gratitude”,which will send the candy in holiday packages
to our troops. A “sweet” reminder to our troops to let themknow that we think of them and care and support them in anylittle or big way that we can. Your caring gesture will go a longway overseas and into the hearts & mouths of our troops.Donations can be left at the doors of the church. Thank you.
VILLA WALSH CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUEVilla Walsh will host their annual ChristmasBoutique Extravaganza on Nov 5, from 12-5 PMfeaturing unique gifts, crafts, plus a 50/50,Money Raffle, baked goods, and much more.
PANCAKE BREAKFASTThe VFW Post 5351 is sponsoring a PancakeBreakfast as a tribute to our veterans on Sun11/5 from 8AM - 12PM at Hanover Twp RecCenter. Veterans are free, Adults (13 and over)are $7, Seniors and children 6-12 $5 and
children under 6 are free. All are welcome! Please join us!
FAMILY FUN DAYThe Foundation for Morristown Medical CtrsYouth Philanthropy Committee, Kids4Kids andthe Knights of Columbus will hold their 9th annual
“Family Fun Day” on Sat 11/11 from 11-3PM at the HanoverRec Ctr in Whippany. Admission is $10 per child. All proceedswill benefit the Goryeb Children’s Hospital. The day will featureAtlantic Air One Helicopter, Magician, Music, Bouncy House,Photo Booth, Soothing Paws Pet Therapy, Teddy Bear Clinic,Carnival Games, Mt. Olive H.S. Robotics Time, Calling All KidsStorytime Netowrk and MUCH MORE!! For more info or tovolunteer, please contact the Foundation at 973-593-2431 oremail Kids4Kids@AtlanticHealth
WPHS PROJECT GRADUATION 2018WPHS Project Graduation 2018, will hold a clothingdrive, household items, accessories and toys from11/13- 11/19. (nothing that is donated will be sold to
be shredded) Please put all items in well tied trash bags. Thedrop off location is located across from the football fieldentrance. For more info or pick-up contact Lisa 973-444-0139.They are also having a raffle for a $2500 American ExpressCard, drawing on 12/4. Chances are $10 per ticket. Topurchase one, contact Cathy [email protected] or [email protected] or you can visit WPHS’s homepagewebsite at www.whippanypark.org
THANKSGIVING COLLECTIONThere are so many in trouble this year withthe rising costs of so many essential thingsin our lives. Once again we urge all in our
parish family to enter into this opportunity to give so that othersmay be lifted up in spirit. We all have our moments of pain andstruggle but ours do not compare to so many of theirs. Thisyear we will be helping Our Lady of Victories/Our Lady ofLourdes in Paterson to try to meet the needs of the hundredsof families who have so little. Turkeys and non-perishablefoods may be left at the rectory on MON morning 11/20 ONLYand placed in our parish truck by 12:00 Noon. Your generosityto others will come back as a blessing many times over to youand your families. Thank you!
AN EVENING WITH THE SISTERS
Save the Date - Monday, November13th from 7 - 9 p.m. at Villa WalshConvent, Morristown - the ReligiousTeachers Filippini are celebrating
"An Evening With Sisters." This event will be open to highschool and college aged women discerning their vocation.Food and drink will be provided. For details, please contact theoffice of the Delegate for Religious at 973-777-8818 ext.207, or [email protected]
BEREAVEMENT SEMINARHave you experienced a death in the family or theloss of a close friend? Are you trying to helpsomeone who has experienced a loss? Have youbeen thinking about how you are going to survivethe holidays? We live in a world that sometimes
isn't that helpful when we have had a loss. Sometimes goodadvice can be hard to find. Join us for a Bereavement Seminar,Sunday, November 5 at 4pm, in Rm. 201, presented byDeacon Henry deMena, MA, who spent a number of years asthe Bereavement Coordinator at Saint Barnabas Hospice. Theseminar is free and no registration required. All are welcome.For more info contact Deacon Henry at [email protected] call 973-538-1358, ext. 122.
Many parishioners have told me that they enjoy reading the weekly article in the Bulletin. I amglad you like to read it and become aware of what’s going on in our Parish. Sometimes people come onSundays and they don’t know anything beyond the Sunday Mass. With the weekly article I intend tokeep you aware of what we do as a community of faith. Not only are our own parishioners reading theBulletin, but also our visitors. Approximately 2 weeks ago I wrote about all the repairs that we have todo to keep our buildings in good shape in the present and for the future. I said that there was a leak inthe roof and that we had to rent a lift to fix and clean gutters and solve the problem with the leak. Aweek later I received a card with a donation from parishioners of St. Rose of Lima who are friends ofDeacon Kamil and came here to visit him on Sunday. They read the Bulletin and became aware of whatwe were dealing with. I thanked them for their generosity on your behalf. This tells me that the time Ispend writing the articles is time well spent.
By the way, gutters are clean around all the buildings and leaks at the church and parish centerare fixed. Let’s hope to have a good roof for 100 years more! Now there is another problem with theheating system of the school building. There are also leaks in the pipes and that causes a lot ofdamage to the boiler. We are investigating more about it to make the right decision which will take timeand money. It never ends! It is always good to count on your support and prayers.
On Wednesday night we met with the Finance Council. They are wonderful people who are veryhelpful. They really want to see our parish improve in every way. They are aware of all the repairs andtogether we are trying to make the right decisions for the future of our parish. Thank you to all themembers of the Finance Council of our parish.
November the first was a holyday of obligation. We had 3 Masses here in our parish for peopleto fulfill this obligation. The Solemnity of All Saints is a beautiful feast that reminds us that we are allcalled to be saints, holy people chosen by Our Lord to be with Him eternally in the Father’s house.Many people came to celebrate this beautiful feast. I encourage you to make an effort to participate inthose celebrations in addition to the regular Sunday Masses. These are special liturgies in which wehave the opportunity to grow in faith and spirituality as disciples of the Lord and, at the same time, theykeep us united as One Universal Church.
We also had a special Mass to pray for our faithful departed on Thursday, Nov 2nd. This is theday the Church commemorates All Souls. It is also a beautiful celebration which keeps us together, theliving and the dead, as just one Church. This is the mystery of the “communion of saints” that we pray inthe Creed and celebrate every Sunday at Mass. We are all united in love and faith as one family. Wepray for our faithful departed and they intercede for us before the Lord. At that Mass we also thankedGod for the lives of all the members of our parish who have died. I am sure they watch us from Heavenand intercede for our parish community. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departedthrough the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
May God bless you all,
Fr. Roberto
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