Our Lady of Sorrows Church
136 Davis Avenue Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 998-4616 Fax: (201) 997-8659
Emergencies: (201) 275-3891 E-Mail: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday—Closed
PARISH STAFF
Rev. John E. Wassell Administrator
Rev. Adauto Alves Adjunct Priest
Rev. Patrick R.C. Wilhelm In Residence
Msgr. John J. Gilchrist Weekend Assistant
Deacon Leonard Mackesy Deacon John Sarnas
Mrs. Lucille Muldoon Coordinator of Religious Education
Mrs. Gina Sgalia-Ball Director of Music
Ms. Donna Calcado Office Manager
Ms. Maureen Harris-Coyle Secretary
Mrs. Patty Martinez Secretary
Mrs. Linda Mackalonis Parish Council Coordinator
Mr. Andrew Clappsy, Trustee Mrs. Jane Mackesy, Trustee
Social Services Helpline
1-800-CCS-7413 Archdiocesan
Pregnancy Crisis Hotline (201) 246-7379
August 2nd 2015 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST Weekday Masses: Monday—Saturday 7:30 AM
Saturday evening Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Summer Sunday Mass Schedule: 10:00 AM Holy Day Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 & 7:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00—4:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Third Sunday of the month after the 10:30 AM Mass. Parents must be registered as parishioners. Arrangements for the Baptism should be made at least one month in
advance.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please notify the rectory or priest in the event of a serious illness. Communal
anointing of the sick will be celebrated a few times during the year. Visits to the home-bound and those in hospitals are made by priests and Eucharistic Minister.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Arrangements should be made one year in advance of the proposed marriage according to the Common Policy of the Bishops of the Province of New Jersey. Either the Bride or Groom must be registered with Our Lady of Sorrows Parish.
RELIGIOUS VOCATION
Women and men who feel called to the Religious Life and men called to the Holy Orders should contact the Vocation Office 973-497-4365 or speak with a Parish
Priest.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (R.C.I.A.) Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation, First Eucharist or First Penance? Are you interested in membership in the Catholic Church? If so, call the Rectory.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Welcome! Every Catholic should be registered in the Parish. Letters of testimony for Godparents and Sponsors cannot be given unless one is registered. All
parishioners should be active in parish life and be known to one of the Parish Priests. Stewardship (church support) is a serious responsibility of every Catholic. We urge all parishioners to make regular use of their collection envelopes. When moving,
notify the Parish office.
OUR LADY OF SORROWS MISSION STATEMENT We are Catholic Christians of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish who are conscious of the
plan of God for the salvation of all. We praise the Lord in our everyday lives by sharing our faith and talents with each other for the continued growth of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Community. We wish to live the Beatitudes of Jesus and put them
into practice in our daily lives as we answer His call to evangelization.
Love Our Enemies
We are to forgive the injuries and love those who have harmed us. The Bridegroom himself came in love and was crucified, and his last words were words of forgiveness. As icons of his beloved bride, we have no other option, despite the staggering implications of such a demand.
Please come and join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Sorrows Church!
Sunday, September 13, 2015 Concelebrated Mass at 12 Noon with Archbishop
John Joseph Myers Banquet immediately following at
The Lithuanian Catholic Community Center – 6 Davis Avenue, Kearny
Tickets for the banquet are available for $25.00 by contacting Jean at 201-991-4732 or the Rectory at 201-998-4616. If you prefer, please complete the bottom portion of this notice with your enclosed check and return to the Rectory by August 15. Come home, catch up with friends and celebrate the past, present and future of Our Lady of Sorrows! ___________________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________
# of Tickets @ $25.00_________________ Total Enclosed __________
*Tables of 10 may be reserved or individual seating is available. Please return to the Rectory – 136 Davis Avenue Kearny 07032 by August 15.
Discovering Christ
What is Discovering Christ? Discovering Christ is a seven-week spiritual renewal program where members of a par-ish can bring their family, friends, or other guests to hear the Good News and personally encounter Jesus Christ in life-changing ways. Each session includes a meal, a brief time of worship, a teaching, and a small group discussion. The high point of the program is a day retreat (held at Our Lady of Sorrows) where participants have the opportunity to make a personal commitment to Christ and be renewed in the Holy Spirit. We began to form our team in February and continue to meet in preparation for our Discovering Christ program. We are excited about this program and are happy that many of our parishioners have volunteered to be a part of this effort. We could use a few additional volunteers to help as this program includes a dinner, small group discus-sions, speakers, etc. However, more importantly, we need your attendance to ensure a successful outcome. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect to your fellow pa-rishioners; to get to know your names and not just your faces. We greet each other at Mass but wouldn’t it be much nicer to be able to speak your name when greeting you? We are beginning to accept registrations so we can bet-ter prepare for the number of people attending. Regis-tration forms and Invite cards are available in the ves-tibule and side entrances of the church. Please take one and consider joining us. Use the invite cards to give to a friend or someone you might know who has been away from church for a while. They don’t have to be a parishioner as all are welcome. Best of all, the program is free!! Registration forms should be submitted by September 18th.
Celebration of Marriage Retreat September 18—20
Marianist Family Retreat Center 417 Yale Ave., Cape May Point, NJ 08212
This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of mar-riage. We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple time” for walks on nearby beaches.
Cost: $260 per couple (incl. all meals, room, program etc.)
Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
Making Strides Against Cancer
You can help finish the fight against breast cancer. Join the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, a powerful event to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. You are invited to attend our complimentary kickoff breakfast to learn more.
Thursday, August 20, 2015 Best Western Robert Treat Hotel
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7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Networking: 7:30 am; Program: 8:00 am
RSVP no later than August 7 [email protected]
973-285.8042 Can’t attend? Send someone in your place!
Wear pink to the Kickoff Breakfast and be entered to win a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Gift Basket!
Faith is believing that God is present.
When all you hear is Silence…. ~catholic.org
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, August 2
-2nd Collection—Higher Energy & Fuel Costs
SATURDAY, Aug 8th -Confessions 4:00 to 4:30 PM -2nd Collection—Maintenance & Repairs
LECTOR/MINISTER SCHEDULE
August 8 / 9
5:00 PM V. Lutkus J. Morton 10:00 AM C. Kerr C. Danzi
ALTAR SERVERS
Savannah Martins - Tara Bubenas Steven Silva - Kayleen DeMatos - Kristen DeMatos
Nicole Goya - Isabella Heller - Nicole Lucero-Huerta
Let us remember all our family mem-bers, loved ones, and fellow parishion-ers who have died, especially Anna
Jackson, may God reward them for their good deeds done in faith. Let us also pray for those who are sick at home or in the hospital, especially, Mary Calabrese, Nan-cy O’Hara, Elizabeth Sanders, Joe Fischer, Kevin Makley, Rosemary Scott, Barbara Lore, Jennie Fisch-er, Kenny Fischer, Julianna Dilkes, Marian Dilkes, Maureen Laurina, Marilyn Reidy, Debra Schroeder, Charles Kashauer, June Struzienski, Marcia Rodri-guez and Kathleen Fudali. May God grant them heal-ing.
For the week of August 2nd 2015
Altar Bread & Wine….. Anna Jackson OLS Sanctuary Lamp…… Anna Jackson OLS
Altar Candles.... …… . Anna Jackson OLS
The first collection on July 26th was $1161.00 The second collection was $401.00
As always, thank you for your generosity.
Pope Francis The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for
2015 For the Month of August
• Universal: That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy.
• Evangelization: That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find them-selves on the margins of human life and society.
* Please Notify the Rectory * when a name can be removed from the sick list.
Thank You...
(Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However, the follow-ing are specifically remembered this week.)
THE ROSARY WILL BE PRAYED 20 MINUTES
BEFORE EACH WEEKEND MASS
SATURDAY, August 1 5:00 PM -Eleanor Mernar / Thomas Mernar
SUNDAY, August 2 10:00 AM – Walter Serafenas / Aunt Dot & Uncle Ed
MONDAY, August 3 7:30 AM -Richard D. Murray / Barbara Troy & Bill Shugrue TUESDAY, August 4 7:30 AM -Jeanette La Pointe / Beverly & Dominick Buonomo WEDNESDAY, August 5 7:30 AM - Richard Carlson / Patricia Carlson
THURSDAY, August 6 7:30 AM - Albertina Miranda / Leonard & Eleanor Rokas
FRIDAY, August 7 7:30 AM - People of the Parish / OLS
SATURDAY, August 8 7:30 AM - Richard Walingavich / OLS
5:00 PM - James Russell Jr. / Patrick & Karen Russell
SUNDAY, August 9 10:00 AM -Kathleen Atchison / Deacon Len & Jane Mackesy
When a society lacks God, even prosperity is joined by a terrible spiritual poverty. - Pope Francis
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