Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church 600 Harris Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey, 08846 Parish Office: 732-356-2149 Rectory Emergency: 732-667-8034 Fax: 732-356-1302 www.olmv.net SERVED BY Rev. David V. Skoblow, Ch.M., KGCHS, Administrator, [email protected]Rev. Louis A. Mattina, Parochial Vicar x 1008, [email protected]Rev. Peter G. Suhaka, Weekend Assistant Deacon John R. Tietjen, [email protected]Deacon John Czekaj, [email protected]Deacon Tom Sommero, [email protected]Deacon Edgar Chaves, [email protected]Miguel de Jesus, Director of Sacred Music x 1011, [email protected]Dorothy Zmigrodski, Parish Catechetical Leader x 2011, [email protected]Alexandria Jones, Catechetical Assistant x 2010, [email protected]Patricia Marshall, Parish Office Manager x 1001, [email protected]Ed Lyons, Business Manager x 1003, [email protected]Gabriella Rosales, Communications and Calendar Manager x1002 [email protected]Ed Kura, Facilities Manager x 2009, [email protected]Donald Kornmeyer, Custodian x 2009 MARRIAGES: Couples are encouraged to contact the parish office to begin the Marriage Preparation Program. It is recommended that engaged couples begin this process a year in advance of the wedding. Please contact the parish office for additional information. INFANT BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month after the 11:30 am Mass (except during Lent). Families must be registered in the Parish and attend a Baptism Preparation Class. Please contact the parish office for additional information. VISITS TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: Priests, Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Blessed Sacrament to members of the parish who are homebound. Please contact the parish office to have Holy Communion brought to those who can not attend Mass or to request the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Confession. MASS SCHEDULE: Saturdays: 8:00AM & 5:00PM (Sunday Vigil Mass) Sundays: 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30AM 1:30PM (Misa en Español) Weekdays: 7:00AM (M, W, F); 12:00 Noon (Tue, Thu) Holy Days: 7:00PM Vigil Mass, 7:00AM, 12:00 Noon & 7:00PM (Misa en Español) ADORATION: 1 st , 3 rd & 5 th Fridays of the month 7:30AM - 12:00 Noon and the 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday from 3:30 - 4:15 PM Sunday from 1:00 - 1:25 PM (in Spanish) Parish Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Friday 8:30AM - 1:00PM First Sunday of the month 9:30AM - 12:30PM Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2020
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Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church 600 Harris Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey, 08846
SERVED BY Rev. David V. Skoblow, Ch.M., KGCHS, Administrator, [email protected] Rev. Louis A. Mattina, Parochial Vicar x 1008, [email protected] Rev. Peter G. Suhaka, Weekend Assistant Deacon John R. Tietjen, [email protected] Deacon John Czekaj, [email protected] Deacon Tom Sommero, [email protected] Deacon Edgar Chaves, [email protected] Miguel de Jesus, Director of Sacred Music x 1011, [email protected] Dorothy Zmigrodski, Parish Catechetical Leader x 2011, [email protected] Alexandria Jones, Catechetical Assistant x 2010, [email protected] Patricia Marshall, Parish Office Manager x 1001, [email protected] Ed Lyons, Business Manager x 1003, [email protected] Gabriella Rosales, Communications and Calendar Manager x1002 [email protected] Ed Kura, Facilities Manager x 2009, [email protected] Donald Kornmeyer, Custodian x 2009 MARRIAGES: Couples are encouraged to contact the parish office to begin the Marriage Preparation Program. It is recommended that engaged couples begin this process a year in advance of the wedding. Please contact the parish office for additional information. INFANT BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month after the 11:30 am Mass (except during Lent). Families must be registered in the Parish and attend a Baptism Preparation Class. Please contact the parish office for additional information. VISITS TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: Priests, Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Blessed Sacrament to members of the parish who are homebound. Please contact the parish office to have Holy Communion brought to those who can not attend Mass or to request the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Confession.
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturdays: 8:00AM & 5:00PM (Sunday Vigil Mass)
Sundays: 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30AM 1:30PM (Misa en Español)
Weekend of December 12-13 COLLECTION TOTALS WERE NOT
AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLISHING Weekend in-pew offertory…………………...………….. Mailed in or dropped off…………………………………. On-line giving……...…………………………...………… Total offertory…………………...…………….………….. Weekly ordinary expenses……………………..$12,500 Major Renovations……………………………………….. Christmas Flowers……………………………………….. Retirement Fund for Religious…………………………..
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to Mass intentions for your loved ones you may also remember them through the following memorial opportunities: · Sanctuary Flowers · Altar or Tabernacle Candles, or Sanctuary Lamp · Prayer Garden Remembrance Bricks · A gift of cash, securities, or other assets.
SUN. Dec. 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 A.M. +Joseph Butera r/o Ann & Family 10:00 A.M. + Colleen Murray r/o Mom & Family 11:30 A.M. +Gerard Halloran r/o Shirley Halloran & Family 1:30 P. M. *Por la Comunidad Hispana de Nuestra Señora del Monte Virgen
MON. Dec. 21 Late Advent Weekday 7:00 A.M. *OLMV Parishioners
TUES. Dec. 22 Late Advent Weekday 12:00 P.M. +Tom Fetterman r/o Monique & Tony Sasso
THURS. Dec. 24 Late Advent Weekday 12:00 P.M. *In thanksgiving r/o Fr. David Vigil of Christmas 4:00 P.M. +Julia A. Striefler r/o Martin & Donna Striefler 7:00 P.M. +Efinger Family r/o Myra Efinger 12:00 Midnight +Philip M. Grinnell r/o Grinnell Family, Children & Grandchildren
FRI. Dec. 25 The Nativity of the Lord 8:00 A.M. +John Grabas r/o Diane & Frank Grabas 10:00 A.M. +Edward Orzechowski r/o David Czachur 12:00 Noon +Rosella Assante r/o Mom, Dad & Brother 1:30 P.M. *Por las familias
SAT. Dec. 26 St. Stephen, The First Martyr 8:00 A.M. +David Czachur r/o Clara & Bruce Perone 5:00 P.M +David Czachur r/o Tony & Monique Sasso
SUN. Dec. 27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:00 A.M. +Mary Engelman r/o Daughter, Patricia 10:00 A.M. + Arthur V. Liming Sr. r/o Art & Eileen Liming 11:30 A.M. +Michelle Healey Knehr r/o Healey & Knehr Family 1:30 P. M. *Intencion especial por los hijos
*Living +Deceased
Father David, Father Lou, Father Peter, Deacon John T., Deacon John C., Deacon Tom, Deacon
Edgar and our parish staff wish our parishioners a most blessed and joyousChristmas
and a grace-filled New Year.
From the Desk of Father David
Nowadays it seems that at this time of the year we have two celebrations going on in parallel, one a secular cele-bration and, the other, a Christian celebration. The secular celebration is the one with greeting cards; with gifts of stuff that we frequently don’t really need; with office parties; with holiday tipping, that sometimes feels more like a bribe; and let’s not forget the plethora of Hallmark TV specials about the miraculous things, frequently romantic, that seem to hap-py at this “special time” of the year, that seem to speak more of a magic than God’s grace. This is the celebration of “Happy Holidays” and “Seasons Greetings.” This celebration apparently ends at 12:00 AM on December 26; or maybe when the last pots and pans of Christmas dinner are done being washed and put away; or maybe when the unwanted pre-sents are returned or exchanged. Trees are tossed starting on December 26. By the end of the week, Valentine’s Day cards will be displayed in the card stores. The Church takes a different view. For the Church, Christmas is not a happy holiday, but a happy holy day. And it only begins on Christmas Day. Depending upon how far you stretch it, the celebration of Christmas might end on January 1 -- not celebrated because it’s New Years Day. After all, January 1 was not considered the beginning of the New Year until the year 567. But rather January 1 is celebrated because it is the Octave Day of Christmas. Christ-mas was considered one of those very important holy days, like Easter and Pentecost, the joyful celebration of which lasted for an octave, eight days – each celebrated as another Christmas Day. Or the celebration of Christmas could end on the Epiphany, January 6 – the Twelfth Day of Christmas. The one with the twelve lords a leaping. In fact, for many years the Epiphany was celebrated as a more important holy day than Christmas. Before Vatican II, Christmas Time ended on February 2, the Feast of the Presentation, forty days after Christmas, when the infant Jesus was presented in the Temple. Now, liturgically Christmas time ends with the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This year, the Feast of the Baptism falls on January 13, making January 13 the last day of Christmas-time. So our Christmas Masses are not the end of Christmas, summarily disposed of with the trashing of trees and the tossing of used wrapping paper, and celebrated with post-holiday sales. Rather, they are only the beginning of Christ-mas. The beginning of a grace-filled time during which to welcome Christ. Immanuel. God with us. Not only 2000 years ago in a far distant place; but right here and right now. God with us. Every year we have this awesome celebration of Our Lord’s birth, stretching over days, during which to let Jesus change us. During which to let Jesus transform us; if only we will let Him. If only we are willing to welcome Him into our hearts. The celebration of Jesus’ birth, is the celebration of His Incarnation. His becoming flesh. That is why at the Christmas Masses, when we profess the Creed, instead of just bowing at the words “and became man,” we are invited to kneel. We kneel at these words to drive home the importance of the Incarnation. God becoming man. God truly with us. Christmas is not just an ecclesiastical President’s Day; a memorial of things past; as though we were just cele-brating an event that happened some 2000 years ago. We are celebrating something that is happening to us now; some-thing that is happening to us today, at this time and in this place. As though for the first time, we are once again invited to welcome Christ into our world, and into our hearts. The crèche that we erect is not just an historical panorama. It is a symbol of Christ’s rebirth in us, if we but welcome Him. Christmas is a time for new beginnings. We welcome Christ, not so much as the Word of God through whom the universe was created, nor as Pantocrator, the ruler of all creation. He is these, to be sure. But today we welcome Christ as a little baby; as love incarnate -- the Christ-child; who offers us the opportunity to embrace Him with a parent’s love, even as He comes to us to embrace us as a brother. Newborns are tiny, fragile, and totally dependent humans. It’s not unusual for new parents, new fathers in particular, to be afraid to hold their new child for the first time. So tiny. So fragile. So dependent. So full of love. We must not be afraid to embrace the infant Jesus. To welcome Him into are hearts. Just as the angel told Joseph, not to be afraid to take Mary as His wife, so God tells us not to be afraid to wel-come His son, Jesus into our hearts and homes. The contemplation of the Incarnation invites us to be born again through a more vital union with Jesus Christ, Who became man for us. Christmas reminds us that Christ humbled Himself to share in our humanity, so that we might one day come to share in His divinity. And all we need to do that, to share in His divinity, is to follow the lead of Mary and of Joseph and do the will of the Father. To not be afraid to embrace the infant Jesus and welcome Him into our hearts. To not be afraid to let Him transform us with His love. The love of the only-begotten Son of the Father; whose birth we celebrate today. Welcome Him. Immanuel. God with us. Not only 2000 years ago; but right here, and right now.
Fr. Lou will conduct an Advent Bi-ble Study utilizing the book The
Infancy Narratives of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI. Mondays 7:30-8:30PM in the church.
ADVENT NOVENA
The 9-week Monday evening Pre-Advent and Advent Novena will conclude on Monday, Decem-ber 21 from 7:00-7:30PM in the church. The Nove-na includes Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Miraculous Medal Novena, Sacred Scripture, preaching on the Word and concluding with Bene-diction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.
FOOD COLLECTION FOR FISH:
We thank all of our generous parishioners who sup-ported our last collection for FISH food pantry. The next collection for FISH will be this weekend of Dec. 19/20.
ADVENT CONFESSIONS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
OLMV Parish will hold its Advent Confessions on Sunday evening, December 20 starting at 7:00 PM. We will have several priests available to hear confessions. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place during the Confessions. Please plan to attend this beautiful and prayerful time of “reconciliation” with the Lord. What an ex-cellent way to celebrate our Advent period of “hopeful expectation!”
In your charity please pray for the repose of the soul of Eleanor Danko-Koehler.
Blessing of the Bambinelli
This weekend, December 19-20, you are invited to bring the
Infant Jesus figure from your manger scenes to
be blessed at Mass.
Christmas & New Year’s Holy Day Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve (Vigil Masses) Thursday, December 24
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON December 24 & 25
January 1
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
The regular weekday Masses will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on
Thursday, December 24 and 31.
IN PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO SERVE
Capt Kevin Boyajian —Lakenheath RAFB, England Capt Stanley Benarick, U.S. Army (Res.) —Fort Drum (NY) Col Gretchen Wiltse —Grissom AFB, IN Chaplain, Colonel Stuart King — Reserves, IMA
to Command Chaplain HQ AETC Chaplain, Maj Louis A. Mattina —514th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ SrA Kenneth W. Pine — Senior Airman , DE A1C Kristoffer Engel —Peterson AFB, CO LCpl Jack F. Sweeney USMC JTWC — OkinawaLCpl Sean P. Dowling —USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC Cpl Brian C. Robinson—US MARINE, Stockholm, Sweden Captain Hayes M. Cozza —USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA Captain Santino E. Cozza —USAF, Middle East Ethan J. Krisfalusi - Seaman, Deployed Overseas Major Kevin Hoerburger - USMC (Res), New Orleans, LA Cpl Anthony Liguori, National Guard, Jordan Navy Capt. Douglas Graber, P.S.N.S.– Bremerton, Washington
OLMV Prayer Shawl Ministry January 9 and 10
The OLMV Prayer Shawl Ministry will be available after all Masses with complimentary handmade prayer shawls and lap throws created with the power of prayer for those in need of comfort, care, healing, peace, hope and joy. If you, a family member, or a friend is going through a diffi-cult time, please stop after Mass to get them a prayer shawl.
Alma Redemptoris Mater The Marian Antiphon used during the Christmas Cycle (the First Sunday in Ad-vent through Candlemass (Feb. 2)):
O loving Mother of our Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, Hasten to aid thy fallen people who strive to rise once more. Thou who brought forth thy holy Creator, all creation wond’ring, Yet remainest ever Virgin, taking from Gabriel’s lips that joyful “Hail!”: be merciful to us sinners. Alma Redemptoris Mater, quae pervia caeli porta ma-nes, et stella Maris, Succurre cadenti surgere qui curat populo: Tu quae genuisti, natura mirante Tuum sanctum Genitorem: Virgo prius ac posterius, Gabrielis ab ore sumens illud Ave, Peccatorum miserere.
Remembering your Parish at Christmas
Don’t forget Our Lady of Mount Virgin Parish as you consider your end of year donations to charity. There can be significant tax benefits to your generosity to your par-ish. In addition, the spiritual benefits are “out of this world.” Please don’t hesitate to contact Father David if you have questions about special donations to our parish.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: Thank you to all who have supported our annual Christmas Flow-
er collection. All Flower envelopes will be placed by the tabernacle during the Christmas Season, and our loved ones will be remembered at Mass on Christmas morning.
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS
The Altar Rosary Society Annual Christmas Ornaments Sale will be in the narthex of the
church all Sundays before Christmas.
OLMV BLOOD DRIVE – January 17, 2021, 8:00am – 1:00pm. Please mark your calendars, as always, blood is in serious demand.
Christm[s M[ss @tt_n^[n]_ Please note that our seven Christmas Masses will be compliant with the limitation of 150 persons. We are making arrangements so that any overflow can be accommodated downstairs, in the church hall to participate via livestream TV. Please consult the parish website as Christ-mas approaches for further details. The Masses will also be broadcast to the parking lot on 88.1 FM. In addition, we are making arrangements for some of the Masses to be livestreamed to homes. Please note that the 4pm and 7pm Vigil Masses on Christmas Eve tend historically to be the most crowded. Please prayerfully consider attending the other Masses if you are concerned with numbers or want the best chance to have a seat in the church. We regret this inconvenience and appreciate your kindness and cooperation.
Boletín en Español Domingo 20 de noviembre del 2020
IV DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO
Boletín en Español: Actividades y Anuncios • Confesiones: Domingos antes de la Misa a la 1:00 —1:25 pm, o llamando a la oficina parroquial para solicitar una cita para la Confesión.
• Si desean llevar a la Virgen a sus hogares, se pueden anotar en el libro que está en la par te de atrás de la Iglesia por la puerta hacia el parqueo, o llamando a la Oficina Parroquial. (Cancelado por el momento)
• Misas: Todo par roquiano que desee pedir la Intención de la Misa para cualquier domingo deberá venir a la Oficina Parroquial durante horas de trabajo de lunes a jueves entre 8:30 am—2:00 pm. Si usted habla Inglés puede venir durante el siguiente horario: De lunes a viernes entre 8:30—4:00 pm. Las Misas se pueden reservar personalmente úni-camente. No podemos reservar Misas por teléfono. La donación por una Misa es $10.
• Café Social: Nuevos miembros que deseen ayudar durante el Café son bienvenidos. El Café Social ha sido can-celado hasta próximo aviso.
• Clases de Inglés: Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 8:00 PM. Todos son bienvenidos. (Cancelado por el momento)
• Ayuda a tu parroquia como Lector, Ministros Extraordinarios de la Santa Comunión, Monaguillos. Necesitamos tu colaboración!!
Ministerio de la Frazada de Oración
El Ministerio de la Frazada de Oración de Nuestra Señora del Monte Virgen estará disponible después de todas las Misas con frazadas de oración hechas a mano y frazadas para el regazo de cortesía creados con el poder de la oración para aquellos que necesitan consuelo, cuidado, curación, paz, esperanza y alegría. Si usted, un miembro de su familia o un amigo está pasando por un momento difícil, pase después de la Misa al narthex de la parroquia para conseguir una frazada de oración.
CONFESIONES DE ADVIENTO
DOMINGO 20 DE DICIEMBRE 7:00 PM
Las Confesiones de Adviento se llevarán a cabo el domingo 20 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. Tendremos varios sacerdotes dis-ponibles para escuchar confesiones. La Adoración del Santísi-mo Sacramento se llevará a cabo durante las Confesiones.
HORARIO DE MISAS DURANTE LA NAVIDAD Y EL AÑO NUEVO
Nochebuena (Misas de Vigilia) Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios Jueves 24 de diciembre Jueves 31 de diciembre (Misa Vigilia) 4:00. 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Y 12:00 misa de medianoche Viernes 1 de enero (Villancicos a las 3:30, 6:30 y 11:30 PM) 9:00 AM, 12:00 medio día & 5:30 PM (Misa en español)
Día de Navidad Viernes 25 de diciembre 8:00 AM 10:00 AM a 12:00 PM 1:30 PM (Misa en español)
El padre David, el padre Lou, el padre Pe-ter, el diácono John T, el diácono John C, el diácono Tom, el diácono Edgar y el personal de nuestra parroquia les desean a nuestros
feligreses una feliz Navidad y un Año Nuevo lleno de gracias.
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