Our Mission Statement “Recognizing that we are the Body of Christ, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of the Mountain is called to live the Gospel. We desire to express our commitment to this call through praise-filled celebration, which culminates in our being sent into the community to actively reach out to others. Thus, we seek to grow in Christian love.”

2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-4395 ~ Fax 908-876-3744 www.ourladyofthemountain.org

Staff Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode, Pastor cell 973-945-4045 email pastor.olm@comcast.net Rev. Daniel Chajkowski, Parochial Vicar cell 908-455-2588 email frdanc@comcast.net Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar email frslawomir@comcast.net Parish Bookkeeper – Joanne Solecki email olmjs@comcast.net Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email olmkims@comcast.net Ministries Altar Servers, Tara Ligos. .................................. 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Jim Jones ....................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ......................... 813-1982 Ch. Trustees, Herb Mitschele, Bruce Haskell, Al Leier Columbiettes, Nancy Lennon ............................ 852-9362 Eucharistic Ministers, Cindy Jones .................... 684-0661 Evangel.,Renny Hodgskin, Jim McMenamin .... 876-4395 Food Pantry Director, Traci Geraghty .............. 876-4003 Gift Shop, Fran Clary ........................................ 852-5779 Hospitality, Martin/Gerry/Brian Grogan .......... 452-5110 Knights of Columbus, John Clary ..................... 852-5779 Lectors, Chris Latran ......................................... 852-9341 Music/Choir Director, Robin Paradise… .... 973-600-7434 R.C.I.A., Nick Ardito ................................. 908-452-5434 Rosary Altar Society, Linda Richartz ............... 876-9601 Sacristan, Linda Richartz .................................. 876-4395 Ushers, Father Joe ............................................. 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head ................. 684-8399 Vocation Liaison, Father Joe ........................... 876-4395 Weddings, Kim Smith ....................................... 876-4395 Youth Ministry, ................................................. 876-5024 ministrytoyouth@comcast.net

Parish Office Hours Monday ~ Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM Labor Day ~ Memorial Day

Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Rev. Msgr. Peter McHugh, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon Nicholas Ardito Deacon James Jones Religious Education Program Director: KellyAnn Tell 908-876-4003 email dreolm@comcast.net Grades K-6 September ~ April - Sundays Grades 7-10 September ~April - alternate Mondays FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY during class times, on Sundays or Mondays, please call 908-876-5024

Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday 7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM

12:15PM Teen Mass, 1st Sunday of the Month, October ~ March.

Weekdays 9:30AM Monday ~ Friday Holy Days Vigil 7:30PM

Holy Day 9:30AM and 7:30PM Parish Registration: Registration forms are available in the office or can be found on the church website Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Saturday 4:15PM or by appointment. Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30PM (with a few exceptions). Please call the Parish Office to schedule a time. A Baptism Preparation class is required for first time parents. Marriage One of the parties must be a bona fide member of the parish for at least one year prior to making arrangements. Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Hospital Visitation Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the family is in the hospital or homebound.

SATURDAY March 11, 2017 5:00PM Walter Weiss, Jr. 7:00PM For Peace SUNDAY March 12, 2017 7:45AM Marie Floria 9:15AM Diane Thomas Billy Wheat 10:45AM Deacon John Meyer Eugenio Lectura John Hurley 12:15PM Donald Dileo Paul Uhl MONDAY March 13, 2017 9:30AM Pope Francis 7:00PM Reconciliation TUESDAY March 14, 2017 9:30AM Nancy, Loretta & 3 D’s WEDNESDAY March 15, 2017 9:30AM Gail Quick THURSDAY March 16, 2017 9:30AM Nancy, Loretta & 3 D’s Mary Bella Frances O’Malley FRIDAY March 17, 2017 9:30AM Deacon Pat VanOrman Thomas Leahey 7:30PM Stations of the Cross SATURDAY March 18, 2017 5:00PM Raymond Gelormini, Jr. (5th Ann) Joseph “Marty” O”Dowd Jerry Golembeski 7:00PM Antioch Retreatents SUNDAY March 19, 2017 7:45AM Rosaline, Kathy & Joann Peach 9:15AM Daniel Herdmann Edward Wheat, William Wheat, Jr. 10:45AM Jeanne McCormack Linda Gallagher 12:15PM John Licastro Mass of Thanksgiving to St. Anthony

Santuary Lamp in memory of Deacon Pat VanOrman.

March 4-5 $ 7,467.55 Monthly $ 5,111.10 Ash Wednesday $ 2,621.54 Flowers $ 3.00 Total $15,513.19 Grocery Card sales for 2017 $17,475.00 with a profit of $873.25 Faith Direct Donations in February 2017 were $10,420.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Reminder: If you attend Mass at either St. Luke’s or St. Mark’s you can drop your Our Lady of the Mountain envelope in the collection basket and it will be credited as your donation to Our Lady of the Mountain.

Faith Direct Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes! We invite you to help your parish save money by giving up your offertory envelopes this Lent! Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide Our Lady of the Mountain with consistent support and simplify your giving without the wasteful envelopes. Join us in giving up envelopes this Lenten season! Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ568 Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You, Fr. Joe

Mass Ministers

SATURDAY, March 18 5:00PM Fr. Joe Lector: Gertrude Daily Ministers: C. Bielski, B. & K. Hartman, B. Haskell, C. & M. Huson, M.

Parsons, C. Petronella, K. Tell Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 7:00PM Fr. Joe, Dan, Slawek Lector: Barbara Froetscher Ministers: Ann & Paul Greszczak, A. Lane, G. Wagner Servers: SERVERS NEEDED SUNDAY, March 19 7:45AM Fr. Dan – Dn. Tom Lector: Trudy Zielensky Ministers: M. Gibbons, J. Hoff, C. & P. Latran, A. & J. Leier, W.

Lublanecki Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 9:15AM Fr. Ray – Dn. Jim Lector: Jack Ryan Ministers: C. Jones, J. Ryan, E. Addeo, C. & P. Brand, A. Demarest,

F. Iervolino, M. Levens Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 10:45AM Fr. Slawek Lector: Jennifer Desimone Ministers: S. Baechtel, C. & S. Chajkowski, B. & G. Grogan, K.

Jusko, S. & V. Lombardo, D. Meyer Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 12:15PM Fr. Slawek Lector: Janet Marino Ministers: K. Doskotz, M. Gillespie, P. & R. Hodgskin, G. & J.

Naranjo, J. Scala Servers: Shannon & Kasey Preblick

MASSES AT ST. MARKS

SATURDAY, March 18 5:30PM Fr. Dan – Dn. Bob SUNDAY, March 19 8:00AM Fr. Slawek 9:30AM Fr. Dan 11:00AM Fr. Joe – Dn. Nick

March 12th, 2017 ~ 2nd Sunday of Lent

HOW WE TRY TO MANIPULATE THINGS… Sunday March 12 2 a.m. --- We turn our clocks back. Was it really the farmers who wanted to do this as we often hear? Or was it to give more light to school children on their way to school? Was it just a government idea to say money? I am sure you have heard a lot of reasons over the years, some true and some just one of those “legends” that seem to always float around. We try to control the Sun but in reality the Sun is the sun and never changes we just make believe that it does to effect us in our little world. How about the Oroville Dam in Oroville, California? People wanted to control the flow of water and a few weeks ago put themselves in danger because of the weakening of the earthen dam and they had to let the water rush out of spillways. Water likes to go where water likes to go. I am just using these two examples to point out that when we try to manipulate things there is always a danger that something can go wrong if we are not careful. In regard to Lent one of the things we should reflect upon is how do and who do we manipulate? It is obviously wrong to manipulate people into situations that are wrong. It is wrong to not respect the freedoms of others. Manipulation often seems to imply a selfish desire to obtain something for ourselves instead of things for the good of others. How is your lent progressing? …Fr. Joe THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK… Seeing things from God’s perspective takes time and a readiness to question conventional wisdom. By prayer, fasting, and works of mercy, we learn to look at life from God’s viewpoint. THIS WEEK FOR LENT I WILL… I will refrain from not wearing my favorite color or I will list 5 things I am grateful for each day. WELCOME HOME TO HEALING… “Welcome Home” is a diocesan initiative to invite all Catholics to experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. See lent schedule page. Go to www.WelcomeHomeToHealing.org RICE BOWL – ENCOUNTER INNOVATION Read the enclosure in your rice bowl each week….this week we encounter Evelinna in Zambia as she and other mothers in her community learn new ways to provide nutritious meals for their growing children and families. How do we ensure that those who are hungry have not only food by true nourishment? Visit crsricebowl.org for more

ST. PAUL’S INSIDE THE WALLS… Go to this website: https://insidethewalls.org/ and find the many opportunities open to our parishioners for programs, talks, conferences at our Evangelization/catechetical center of the Diocese of Paterson. WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC… We are Catholic because we believe: From the day Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, the Master began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things. . . and be killed, and on the third day be raised. Peter scorns this prediction, nor do the others understand it any better than he. In this context the mysterious episode of Jesus' Transfiguration takes place on a high mountain, before three witnesses chosen by himself: Peter, James and John. Jesus' face and clothes become dazzling with light, and Moses and Elijah appear, speaking of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem. A cloud covers him and a voice from heaven says: “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” The Catechism of the Catholic Church 554 LENTEN DISPENSATION – ST PATRICK’S DAY… from Bishop Serratelli “I hereby grant a dispensation from the laws of fast and abstinence to all Roman Catholics living in or visiting this diocese on Friday, March 17, 2017. This dispensation is given with the strong recommendation that the faithful honor both Saint Patrick and this holy season of Lent by some special work of charity or exercise of piety in place of abstinence”…Bishop Arthur Serratelli OLM BOOK CLUB… Join us Wednesday, March 15th at 7:00 pm, in the parish conference room as we discuss this psychological thriller “The Dinner” by Herman Koch A darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decision of their lives—all over the course of one meal - serving up everything from compromised family values to political convictions. This month’s pick is from book club member, Rosa-Marie Solomon. For more book club info email: jcmariem.192@gmail.com or solomoja@me.com VILLA WALSH ACADEMY… Presents – “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Saturday March 25 @ 7 p.m. and Sunday March 26 @ 3 p.m. $12.00 973 538 3680 call for information and tickets. BLESSING OF EXPECTANT/ADOPTING PARENTS… Later this month on the weekend of March 25-26 at all the masses we will be offering a blessing for expectant/adopting parents. Please let your family members and friends know they are welcome to come for this blessings.

Feeding the Needy

Thank you to all who participated.

Over the past 2 weeks 188 pans were delivered to the Father English Center. That is 376 meals!

Service Opportunities – Grades 9 & 10

Monday, 3/13, 6:30 – 7:30 PM (teen center) – assemble backpacks Friday, 3/31, 4:00 – 8:00 PM (parish center) – Baked Potato Dinner

Contact ministrytoyouth@comcast.net or 908-876-5024

All Religious Education grades (K-10)

Our second back pack collection has begun. All grades received

the list of needed items. All donations will be needed by Sunday, March 12.

Good Friday Stations of the Cross - grades 6-10

This is traditionally presented by the children of the parish.

Speakers, cross bearers, candle bearers, and actors are needed. There will be 2 practices prior to Good Friday. If interested, please contact the youth ministry office

at 908-876-5024 or ministrytoyouth@comcast.net

Kindergarten – 10th Grade

Grades K – 6 All Sessions today Grades 7, 8, 9 & 10 – Teen Mass Today at 12:15PM Grade 7 – Monday, March 13th – 6:00 – 7:15PM Grade 8 – Monday, March 20th – 6:00 – 7:15PM Grade 9 – Monday, March 13th – 7:30 – 9:00PM Grade 10 – Monday, March 20th – 7:30 – 9:00PM

Easter Giving Tree In connection with Division of Children & Families (formerly DYFS) we will be preparing baskets and Easter treats for over 100 children ages up to 18 years. Please take a tag or two and have some fun making an Easter Basket for these children. Get creative if you like it doesn’t have to be in a basket, use a purse for a girl or a beach pail for a boy. They are due back to us April 2nd and can be brought back to the office during regular hours or left in the gathering room by the tree. Any questions please call Kim Smith (908)813-2286 or the office.

Baked Potato Fundraiser Our Baked Potato Fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 31st from 5 – 7PM in the parish center. Tickets are $7.00 and are on sale in the office and they will be on sale the weekends of March 18&19 and 25&26 after all masses. We will have non-meat toppings because it’s during lent with salad & bread. Why not join us for dinner then stop by Stations of the Cross in the church at 7:30PM.This is to benefit our Religious Education programs!

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament We will be having Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, March 13th, from 7:00-8:00PM in the church. Everyone is welcome, so please join us for an hour of prayer and meditation.

Jesus Days

Thank you to all who volunteered to make our Jesus Day Workshops a huge success! Our Second Graders had a wonderful time taking a tour of the Church, playing bingo, baking bread and chatting with Father Joe, Father Dan and Father Slawek.

Grocery Gift Cards

Gift cards are on sale next week March 18th & 19th after all masses. They are always available in the office during regular business hours. Thank you for your support.

Villa Walsh Academy 2017 Summer Camp girls entering grades 4-9 – Basketball, soccer, softball or track/cross country ~ call or email camp director, Denise Wendorff www.villawalsh.org under athletics tab to register, any questions or summercamp@villawalsh.org

Know Your Rights Presented by Wind of the Spirit from Morristown Saturday, March 18th 10-11:00AM at Trinity House, 212 E. Moore St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840. At this bilingual presentation you will learn how to prepare and protect you & your family.

LV Knights March Madness

The LV Knights are holdings a raffle with all net proceeds of the raffle going to the parishes to help those in need. We will be raffling off an Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro ($700 value) and a $200 Best Buy gift card. The drawing will be held today at 5pm here at OLM. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets are only $10 and will be sold after all Masses this weekend. For more information or tickets, please call John Creamer at 908-642-5255. Please help us with this worthy cause.

Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers: Anthony Arbolino, Arianna Anello, Vic Berzanski, Alex Birdsall, Barbara Blaine, Noah Bonita, Toni Brenner, Tim Burns, Joseph Caruso, Tony

Cassano, Ed Chmielewski, David Chung, Eric Clemente, Todd Copan, Sarah Crowley, Gary Davila, Vito Dellibovi, Sean Dolan, Natalia Lyn Dreeland, Mary Ewanyk, Jayden Feichter, Maureen Foley, Pete Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Sylvia Granata, Jean Greco, Anabela Guerra, Peggy Hoffman, Laurel Jilek, Debbie Kling, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Raymond MacCarthy, Jillian Martin, Darlene

McHugh, Betty Meyer, Ed Michonski, Kelly Moncofsky, Charlie Noll, Tina Ochwat, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Terese Paragano, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Anthony David Pritchard, Deanna Procuito, Art Quails, Nick Ruggiero, Heather Ryan, Anne Sacco, Barry Sadloski, Dan Salerno, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Judy Schellenberg, Connor Scott, Connie Secaras, Paula Smith, Noah

Stanzione, Janet Stockton, Mindy Sweeney, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Ellin & Frank Uhl, Lil Varga, David Waldmann, Ronald Warner, Theresa Watson, Allen Watts, Adrienne Werner, Roula Zanetta, & Issac Zujkowski We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for 1 month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin.

Racks Valley Boutique Racks Valley Boutique (28 Schooleys Mountain Rd, LV) is a non-profit thrift shop run by the LVJWC to support community programs. The boutique offers name-brand clothing and accessories for men, women and children at greatly discounted prices. Donations are accepted anytime in the white bin located behind the shop. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering please contact Michelle Barron at bmkpc2@yahoo.com. For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/RacksThriftBoutique Flyers are available in church office if interested.

Flea Market Vendors Wanted The LV Columbiettes are holding a FLEA MARKET on May 20, in the parking lot of St. Mark’s Church, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley from 9am to 3pm. The cost for a 16 X 27 foot space is $25. For more information, please call Marge Sanders 908-852-3091.

Morris Catholic St. Patrick’s 5k Run Morris Catholic High School is holding their 6th Annual Crusader Challenge 5k Run on Saturday, March 18 at 9:00AM at Denville, NJ campus. Doors open at 7:30AM. Proceeds benefit the Morris Catholic scholarship and athletic programs and the Denville Public Assistance Fund. $25 registration fee up to March 8, 2017. $30 registration fee after March 8 and day of race. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Denville/CrusaderChallenge5K or contact MC5KRace@gmail.com.

Washington Township Recreation Free Medicare Annual Wellness Day – Wednesday, March 29th 9AM – 2PM, 35 E. Springtown Rd. LV. Free Brunch pizza party 12:30-1:30PM. Please bring your medicare card, ID & List of medications – no caffeine 1 hour prior to testing. See website for details Recreation is offering FREE Income Tax Assistance from VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program. VITA offers FREE Federal and State Income tax preparation for SIMPLE RETURNS (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedules A&B). Those who qualify for this program must bring the following; 2 forms of ID, last year’s tax return and forms relevant to your last tax return. The date are Tuesday, February, March 28th. This program is by appointments only starting at 10:30am – 2:00pm. Bring out the actor in you – A local talented resident’s passion for the craft knows no bounds, and he’d like the opportunity to ignite that same passion in you! This “FREE” intro class welcomes all teens from age 13 – 19 years old to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity on Wednesday, April 5th from 5:00-7:00PM. Drama, acting and public speaking or just curious teens who want to see what it takes to live fully & truthfully in front of viewers. It is sure to be entertaining! ACT fast deadline is March 29th and only 12 participants will get in! Spring Tennis – Introduces tennis to ages 3 – adults. Groups will be formed based on age and ability. Clinic will be held on Saturdays April 22nd – June 3rd or Wednesday, April 26th – May 31st for 6 weeks. There is a non-refundable fee of $125. Deadline is April 13th. See website for full schedule. Kickz Soccer Skill Clinic – April 15th – June 3rd ~ Times are based on child’s skill & age. – ages 3-5, 9am-10am, ages 6-9, 10-11am, ages 10-15, 11-12pm. Nonrefundable fee of $125 is due before April 10th. Sibling discount of $25. US Sports Institute partnering with us for a new program Lacrosse Squirts – players will learn to cradle, shoot, catch and scoop. Ages 3-5 boys & girls is scheduled for Saturday’s April 22nd – June 11:45-12:45pm. Parent & Me t-ball Squirts – ages 2-3 will have a parent participating by their side. It will stimulate a childs imagination, develop motor skills & encourage social interaction. They will develop hitting, throwing & fielding skills. Saturday’s April 22nd – June 3rd 8:30-9:30am. See website for details Please call the Recreation Office at (908)876-5941 or email recreation@wtmorris.net or www.wtmorris.org for more information or mail to 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853

ENTER INTO THE SEASON OF LENT…2017

Enter this Lenten Season with prayer and hope that the Lord Jesus will work his wonders once again in our hearts. Stand firm in the ways of the Lord this Lent. Accept the invitation of the Spirit of God and enter this Lent and build a closer relationship with God and our brothers and sisters.

FAST - The church asks us to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

ABSTAINENCE - Abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent

PERSONAL PRACTICES - of prayer and penance are encouraged for all so that we purify our hearts to be better able to reflect upon the Suffering and Death of Jesus and its meaning for us in our life. See bulletin for weekly suggestions. The following are some events that are taking place at Our Lady of the Mountain during the forty days of Lent…check bulletin each week for updates. Black Books and Rice Bowls are good practices for Lent.

FREE ON LINE LENTEN PROGRAM - BEST LENT EVER… consider signing up. Each day you will receive a video and reflection and prayers on your computer/phone. This is an ideal way to give yourself some prayerful time at home and do something positive for Lent. Just go to www.BestLentEver.com and sign up today! Dynamic Catholic presenter Matthew Kelly well known Catholic Speaker and writer and others lead us each day on our Lenten journey in these short reflections. STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Fridays of Lent @ 7:30 p.m. --- March 17, 24, 31, Apr 7 and Apr 14 Good Friday living stations presented by the parish youth group

OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Saturday: 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Sunday: 7:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN WEEKDAY MASS: 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

DIOCESE OF PATERSON SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION INITIATIVE – On five (5) Mondays of Lent the Diocese of Paterson has a special Reconciliation initiative - a priest is available in any church of the diocese of Paterson from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Dates are Mar. 13, 20, 27, and April 3. Please let others know. OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN SERVICE OF RECONCILIATION – Monday April 3. 7:30 p.m. MASS AT ST MARK’S – Mon. Tues. Wed. @ 8:45 a.m. & LENTEN MASS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church ---“ SIGNS AND WONDERS” – STAY AFTER MASS …follow an outlined program that REFLECTS ON ONE OF THE POPULAR MIRACLES OF JESUS AND SEE HOW IT APPLIES TO OUR DAILY LIFE. BEGINNING AFTER ASH WED 3/1 TO 4/5. ALL ARE WELCOME.

A PRAYER FOR ALL OF US: Loving Father who sent Jesus among us as our savior, bless us this Lent and help us make good use of the time you have given to us. Amen.