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, dskoblow@olmv.net Rev. Louis A. Mattina, Parochial Vicar x 1008, lmattina@olmv.net Rev. Peter G. Suhaka, Weekend Assistant Deacon John R. Tietjen—jtietjen@olmv.net Deacon John Czekaj—jczekaj@olmv.net Deacon Tom Sommero—tsommero@olmv.net Deacon Edgar Chaves—echaves@olmv.net Miguel de Jesus, Director of Sacred Music x 1011, mdejesus@olmv.net Dorothy Zmigrodski, Parish Catechetical Leader x 2011 dzmigrodski@olmv.net Alexandria Jones, Catechetical Assistant x 2010 ajones@olmv.net Carol Valente, Financial Manager x 1003 cvalente@olmv.net Gabriella Rosales, Communications and Calendar Manager x 1002 grosales@olmv.net Ed Kura, Facilities Manager x 2009 ekura@olmv.net 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: 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil Mass)

Sundays: 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m. (Misa en Español)

Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F); 12:00 noon (Tues, Th)

Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon

ADORATION: 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the

month 7:30 a.m.—12:00 noon and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays from

7:00—8:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Sunday from 1:00 to 1:25 p.m. (in Spanish)

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 28, 2020

The Parish Office is closed until further notice.

SCHEDULE OF MASS INTENTIONS

MON. Jun. 29 Weekday 7:00 A.M. *OLMV Parishioners TUES. Jun. 30 Weekday 12:00 P. M. +Miriam Torres r/o Mother, Violet & Family WED. Jul. 1 Weekday 7:00 A.M +Elinor Shepard r/o Lee Ann McNulty THURS. Jul. 2 Weekday 12:00 P.M. +William Kuhrt r/o Maria Kuhrt FRI. Jul. 3 St. Thomas, the Apostle 7:00 A.M. +Michael Dessino, Jr. r/o Brett & Justina SAT. Jul. 4 Weekday 8:00 A.M. +Purgatorial Mass 5:00 P.M +Phyllis M. Yannuzzi r/o Larry Yannuzzi & Family SUN. Jul. 5 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. +Frank Ebert r/o Tina Schweyher 10:00 A.M. +Joseph Mattina r/o OLMV Altar Rosary Society 11:30 A.M. +Paul Murphy Sr. r/o Janet Murphy 1:30 P. M. +Francisco Cabezas r/o Familia Cabezas +Deceased *Living

In your charity, you are asked to pray for the repose of the souls of

David Czachur, Dorothy Bilecki, Marlene Clarkson, Lois Santillo,

Frank Ebert, Louis Rossi, Sr., Robert Paulis, Mariela Garzón, Margaret McGrath, Eileen

Perone, Juana Farfan Chang, Edward Masessa, Elaine Paul, Dorothy Dombroski, Wolker O. Rodriguez, Irma Brosky, Lillian E. Dooley, Gloria Jean Kendzulak, Alice

Accardo and Concetta Martino.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING

Weekend of June 20/21

Offertory…………………………………………..…..$4,942 Online giving………………………………………...$1,561 Heat and A/C…………………………….……………..$190 Father’s Day……………………………………………..$203 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Opportunities to support your Parish

In addition to Mass intentions for your loved ones you may remember them through the following memorial opportunities: · Sanctuary Flowers · Altar or Tabernacle Candles, or Sanctuary Lamp · Meditation Garden Remembrance Bricks · A gift of cash, securities, or other assets to OLMV.

BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

To date, the Development Office has received

pledges totaling $57,971.96 and payments totaling $52,417.23 from 276 parishioners. This

represents 78.3% of our $74,000.00 goal.

Thank you for your efforts!

With the opening of the church to Masses with congregations, we will be resuming the collection of food for the FISH pantry. Food may be left this weekend. Going forward, we will resume collections of food on the third Sunday of the

month. Please leave food during the preceding week or on the third weekend itself. Please do not leave food at other times. Thank you for your generosity.

From the Desk of Father David Last week I introduced the subject of Christian anthropology, that branch of theology that deals with the human person as it relates to God. I noted that the quintessential statement of Christian anthropology is set forth in the Book of Genesis. There we find clearly and succinctly set forth a statement of the fundamental principle of Christian anthropology: God created man in the image of Himself, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them. In this single verse (Gen. 1:27) we learn three fundamental points of Christian anthropology: first, that mankind was creat-ed, and that it was created by God; second, that mankind was created by God in the image of God Himself; and, third, that God in-tentionally created both male and female. Last week I focused on the first two of these elements. Today I will speak to the third. “Male and female He created them.” From this we can reach two important conclusions. First, that God intentionally creat-ed male and female with a purpose. Second, that this male/female duality is the only fundamentally distinguishing characteristic between humans recognized by God. Because of what’s been going on in the news, I would like to address this second fundamental conclusion first, reserving the first conclusion until next week. Certainly, not all humans look and act alike. But these differences are not fundamental to our human nature, nor are they definitional. All differences other than the male/female duality are mere “accidentals.” These would include skin color, facial fea-tures, genetic makeup, height, intelligence, gender, and so forth. While it is important that we recognize the God-given distinction between a man and a woman, it is equally important that we recognize, as a corollary, that there are no other God-created distinc-tions among human beings. That being said, we humans love to classify and categorize. But when we do so with respect to our own humanity, we do so at our peril, because we are then almost naturally tempted to make something about the different classifications we’ve come up with. So, for example, for purposes of the census the government has come up with six categories of “races:” (i) white, (ii) black, (iii) American Indian or Alaska Native, (iv) Asian, (v) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and (vi) Other. But the census literature warns that these categories reflect merely a “social definition of race” and “not an attempt to define race biologically, an-thropologically, or genetically.” Then why have them? The government tells us that they are used to “create statistics.” Huh? What good are statistics if they are not used? The government goes on to tell us that the data, these statistics, are used by the government “in the basic research behind numerous poli-cies.” More specifically, that they are used in planning and funding government programs. Yep, it’s all about politics and money. That may be fine for the government, but theologically speaking these statistics don’t amount to a hill of beans. The Church teaches that we all share an equal human dignity. “The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image and likeness of God; it is fulfilled in his vocation to divine beatitude. It is essential to a human being freely to direct himself to this fulfillment. By his deliberate actions, the human being does, or does not, conform to the good promised by God and attested by moral conscience.” (CCC 1700). In a nutshell: It’s what we do that matters, not who we are. No person’s human dignity may be compromised by race or by heritage or by any other distinguishing characteristic – in-cluding whether or not they, having been conceived, have been born, or whether or not they have a good quality of life. Personhood begins at conception. All lives matter, from conception to natural death. Nor may anyone’s human dignity be denied by reason of their occupation. There are criminals and wrongdoers in every occupation under the sun – whether it be doctor, or lawyer, or banker, or police officer, or politician, or or grocery clerk, or even priest. It is what we as individuals choose to do – that is, our actions – that count. Our conception of race is a relatively modern concept, and it is a concept fraught with danger. In His Great Commission to the Apostles, Jesus instructed them to go out to all nations. To rich and to poor; to black and to white; to young and to old; to every-one, and preach the Good News. There have been heroic Catholics of every race and ethnicity and citizenship; some came from wealth and others from poverty. Some of the greatest saints in the church have been people of color – St. Martin de Porres, St. Kate-ri Tekakwitha, St. Charles Lwanga, and St. Paul Miki, to name but a few. The church has always welcomed all – not in the name of “diversity,” which is a purely political value of very recent vintage; but in response to Jesus’ mandate to go out to all nations, equally and without discrimination. The church’s doctrine did not address the issue of race because it wasn’t an issue – until recently. The Church never had to say it, because in the official teaching of the church there was never a doubt as to the human dignity of all. God did not divide the human family; we did. In the words of Bishop Checchio, “We are all equally made in the image and likeness of God. Racism occurs when this fundamental truth is ignored. It denies the teaching of Jesus and our common, created humanity. Racism is a sin that divides the human family.”

OLMV Parish Office

While the parish office remains closed to walk-ins due to ongoing health concerns, the parish staff has been working from the office and from home. If you have questions about Mass cards, baptisms, weddings, sponsor eligibility certificates, or sacramental certificates, please leave a voice mail at 732-356-2149 EXT. 1001. Please do not come to the parish office unless you have an appointment.

Sacraments

Baptisms, weddings, and funerals may now be scheduled, again with limits on numbers and with social distancing. Please contact the office and leave a voice mail at 732-356-2149 EXT. 1001.

Our Baptismal Preparation classes will be resuming on Thursday, July 2. Advance registration is required. Please contact the Parish Office to register (732-356-2149 EXT. 1001)

While some churches re-opened this past weekend, I am happy to say that Our Lady of Mount Virgin has never closed. While following Diocesan guidelines, the church has been open every single day, offering an opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a peaceful place for prayer and meditation during these difficult times. On June 12 we resumed our regular Mass, Confession, and Adoration schedule. We will, how-ever, have to operate within certain continuing guide-lines. It is important that all parishioners be familiar with these guidelines and patiently cooperate in their observation. 1. DO NOT COME TO CHURCH IF YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19. Prayer fully consider whether you should come to church if you are in one of the vulnerable categories because of age (65+) or a health condition. The Bishop’s suspension of the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday remains in effect. 2. Social distancing of 6 feet must be observed be-tween households. That means it is impossible to predict how many the church will actually be able to accommo-date. If possible, households should attend the same Mass. We are trying to avoid the necessity of parishioners having to make reservations in advance. Please consider attending the 8am, 11:30 am or 1:30 pm Spanish Mass, as these Masses are generally less well attended. Once the church reaches capacity, we will have to turn people away. The 10:00 am Mass will be broadcast on FM radio to the parking lot (similar to what we have been doing for the last three Sundays). Those participating in the 10:00 am Mass from their cars will have to come into the church for Holy Communion. We will re-assess our approach as time goes by. 3. Please follow signs regarding open entrances and follow the directions of the ushers as to seating. 4. YOU MUST WEAR A FACE MASK. We will not be able to provide face masks, so you must bring your own. (Children under 2 years of age or those with chronic respiratory issues need not wear face masks.) You may choose to wear gloves, but must remove them to receive Holy Communion. Please do not leave used face masks or gloves or anything else (e.g,, used tissues or candy wrap-pers) on the premises. 5. YOU MUST USE HAND SANITIZER UPON ENTERING THE CHURCH. PThere are sanitizer s at every entrance to the church. Please feel free to bring your own sanitizer as well.

6. For safety reasons Missalettes have been removed from the pews. Missalettes good until August 8, 2020 are available for your personal use. They are in the cry room. Please do not leave them in the church. Suggested dona-tion $5. 7. We will wipe down pews between Masses with disfectant. You may bring your own wipes if you choose to also wipe down your own area. Please do not leave the used wipes in the church. 8. Holy Communion will be distributed in the church after the conclusion of Mass. Holy Communion may only be received in your hand. You may not wear a glove for the reception of Holy Communion. Please remove your face mask for the reception of Holy Communion. There will be no distribution of the Precious Blood from the chalice. 9. There will be no exchange of a sign of peace. 10. There will be instrumental and some limited sung music, but there will be no congregational singing. 11. Please take a copy of the Bulletin home with you. If you read a Bulletin in church, please take it home with you. Do not leave it in the church. 12. The cry room will be closed. While the rest room will be open for emergencies, please use the rest room be-fore you leave your house. 13. The church will be open daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Thank you in advance for your kindness, understanding, and cooperation. Please be well and stay safe.

Resumption of Regular Parish Schedule at OLMV

PARISH REGISTRATION: In order to be considered a registered parishioner, an adult (persons 21 years of age or older) must submit a completed registra on form. These forms can be picked up at the parish office. Completed forms must be brought to the parish in person. Please remind young adults (family and friends) that they must be separately registered with the parish. Ordinarily, for Bap sm, First Communion, Confirma on or Matrimony, or to receive a sponsorship eligibility cer ficate, a person must be a registered and ac ve member of OLMV. ELIGIBILITY LETTERS FOR GODPARENTS AND SPONSORS: A person seeking a “sponsor le er” from OLMV to serve as a godparent for the Sacrament of Bap sm or a sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirma on must be a registered parishioner of OLMV for at least 6 months and must have received all three Sacraments of Ini a on and be a Confirmed Catholic who is ac ve in the parish and, if married, be in a valid, Catholic marriage. An “ac ve” Catholic is understood to be a person who a ends Mass regularly and whose lifestyle is in keeping with the Catholic faith. He or she should ensure that his or her own school age children are a ending Mass, are enrolled in religious educa on, and have received their sacraments.

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, Lt Col Stuart King — (Res.) US Southern Command, Miami, FL Chaplain, Maj Timothy J. Hirten — Sheppard AFB, TX Chaplain, Maj Louis A. Mattina —514th Air Mobility Wing at JBMDL, NJ A1C 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 —USMC, Iraq Captain Hayes M. Cozza —USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA Lt. Santino E. Cozza —USAF, Little Rock, AFB, AR 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

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Religious Education Program 2020-2021

Re-registrations for the 2020-2021 religious education academic year are due back by July 1st to receive the early bird discount! Registrations for NEW students ONLY will be by appointment to register for first time religious educa-tion classes. If you have a child(ren) already in the program, simply call the office to get paperwork for any additional child(ren) mailed to you to return together for the family rate. NEW students to the program, please contact Mrs. Zmigrodski for a registration appointment at 732-356-2149 ext. 2011. The Religious Education office will be open from 1:30 until 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 24 to accommodate NEW Registrations, please call for an appointment. UPDATE: We will be able to take credit card pay-ments this year for registration fees. Simply call the office on Wednesdays to give your credit card information and return your paperwork via USPS.

Boletín en Español Domingo 28 de junio del 2020

XIII Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento

La Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento son el 1er, 3er y 5to viernes de cada mes a las 7:30 AM hasta las 12:00 del mediodía, y el 2do y 4to jueves de cada mes de 7:00 PM hasta las 8:00 PM.

BAUTISOS EN ESPAÑOL LAS CLASES PRE BAUTISMALES SERÁN EL PRIMER JUEVES DE CADA MES A LAS 7:00 P.M. EN EL CENTRO PARROQUIANO (450 DRAVE AVE, MIDDLESEX, NJ) El Próximo curso Pre-Bautismal será: el 2 de julio 2020. POR FAVOR NOTAR QUE LOS BAUTISMOS SON EL ÚLTIMO DOMINGO DE CADA MES A LAS 12:30 P.M. NOTA: El próximo Bautismo disponible será el 26 de julio 2020. Para más Información y registración, por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial al 732-356-2149.

Programa de Educación Religiosa 2020-2021

Las inscripciones de estudiantes nuevos y reinscrip-ciones de estudiantes que han asistido del Programa

de Educación Religiosa tienen que contactar Gabriella a la oficina parroquial. Como siempre,

necesitamos catequistas y ayudantes para septiembre.

Si usted necesita ayuda con comida, la despensa mas cercana a OLMV es: The First Bilingual Seventh Day Adventist Food Pantry. Contacte a Stacy Barnes, teléfono: 732-629-8095. Dirección: 111 Howard Avenue, Middlesex. Horas de operación: miércoles a viernes, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, por cita unicamente. 2do and 4to domingo del mes, 12:00 pm a 2:00 pm, por cita unicamente.

La asistencia alimentaria está disponible en función de la disponibilidad para los residentes del Condado de Middlesex y aquellos que la necesitan solo con cita previa. Las solicitudes pueden enviarse por teléfono o mensaje de texto al 732-629-8065 o en la pagina web: https://www.firstbilingual.org/food-pantry.

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 únicamente. 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. Para anotarse a ayudar hablar con Eduardo y Lady Miranda después de Misa. (Cancelado por el momento)

• 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!!