OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 OUR LADY OF THE MOUNT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH jxävéåx? jéüá{ Ñ? j àçxáá 167 MOUNT BETHEL RD WARREN, NJ Phone Fax Joy Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018

2 Daily Mass Intentions Sunday, December 16 Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Anna May Mimi Greybek 1st Anniversary r/o The Family 10:00 AM For the Intentions of Our Parishioners 11:30 AM Christine Salemi r/o The Family Monday, December 17 9:00 AM Barbara Vinci r/o Jim Vinci Tuesday, December 18 9:00 AM Mary Murphy r/o Kathy Dalton Patrick Collins r/o Kathy Dalton Wednesday, December 19 9:00 AM Martina Schmalz Palmer r/o Julia Goncalves Thursday, December 20 9:00 AM Jane Haze McMichael r/o Greg O Reilly Friday, December 21 St. Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor of the 9:00 AM John Kenney r/o The Family Saturday, December 22 9:00 AM Denise Frisoli and Ovidio Leon r/o The Horta Family 5:00 PM Tekla Lewkowicz r/o Diane Judge Sunday, December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM For the Intentions of Our Parishioners 10:00 AM Francesca Alfano r/o Mick and Sheila Marion 11:30 AM William L. Smalley r/o Sylvia and Bill Smalley Stewardship Reflections Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. -PHILIPPIANS 4:6 St. Paul reminds us that our God is an abundant God, the ultimate giver of gifts. He promises to give us all that we need. When we trust that God will take care of us, it is easier for us to share what we have been given. Please remember in your prayers the sick, homebound and disabled of our parish family, all those listed in the parish book of intentions, and all the men and women of the Armed Forces. Articles for the bulletin must be submitted to the Parish Office no later than 10 AM on the Thursday prior to our Monday publication deadline to ksepesi@olmwarren.org Thank You! Parish Offertory December 9th Collection $7, Diocesan Assessment $1, Thank you for your continued generosity!

3 Visitation Ministers December 16 Ciraulo Dalessio O Dea Vesey December 23 Pasternak Liberti Carmody Roth Giordano Importico Discovering Christ, A Path to Spiritual Renewal Bishop Checchio has called all members of our diocese to join him in a year of spiritual renewal centered on a greater knowledge and understanding of Christ, leading to a personal encounter and relationship with our Lord. As an initial step in this spiritual effort, you are invited to share in the Discovering Christ experience; a time of study and practical application of the teachings of Christ to your ongoing life with Him, and the development of a deeper personal friendship with Him, by means of well-prepared presentations, reflections, and fellowship. Take this opportunity to join your brothers and sisters in faith for the first of seven Thursday evenings beginning on January 17 at 7:00 PM with dinner in Shepherds Hall. You can register online or directly through a member of the Discovering Christ team available in the narthex before and after the celebration of the Eucharist. Come and discover Christ your path to spiritual renewal. Ministers of the Week - December 23 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Fr. Sean Fr. Demetrius Fr. Sean Msgr. Capik Jack Henschel John Dalessio Anthony Ingrassia Linda Montelione Altar Server: Sophia Mariano Altar Server: Clara Ainsworth Altar Servers: Gaetano Maiorano Anthony Ingrassia Altar Servers: Christopher Miller Salvatore Miller

4 Monday, December 17 7:30PM Knights of Columbus Fr. Peter Room Tuesday, December 18 8:45AM Our Lady of the Miraculous Chapel 9:00AM Mass followed by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Chapel Wednesday, December 19 8:30AM Holy Rosary Chapel 7:30PM Catholic Bible Study Fr. Russell Room 8:00PM AA Fr. Peter Room Thursday, December 20 10:00AM Catholic Bible Study Fr. Russell Room 7:30PM Living the Gospel Shepherds Hall Friday, December 21 9:30AM Adoration Chapel 9:30AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 3:00PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 5:00PM Evening Prayer Chapel 7:00PM Adoration Closing Chapel Saturday, December 22 9:00AM Mass 4:15PM Confessions 5:00PM Mass 7:30PM ACA Meeting Fr. Peter Room Sunday, December 23 8:00AM Mass 10:00AM Mass 11:30AM Mass MASSES Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 4:00 P.M. Chapel 4:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. Midnight Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Saturday, December 29 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 30 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, December 31 5:00 P.M. Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Tuesday, January 1 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. Knights of Columbus For more information text or contact Grand Knight Rainer Tegge at , or visit We look forward to hearing from you!

5 December 16, 2018 RCIA WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Today s gospel offers an interesting exchange between John the Baptist and the multitudes who have come out to hear him. Who are these people? What are they looking for? They are ordinary people, looking for words of comfort, searching for answers to the riddles of life, hoping to find joy in the midst of everyday hassles. They are inquirers. John tells them about the one who is coming who will bring a peace beyond anything they can understand. If you know someone who is searching, like those early inquirers in today s gospel, invite them to an RCIA inquiry session. Inquiry sessions do not assume a commitment to join the Catholic Faith family. Inquiry sessions are opportunities to ask questions about God, Jesus, and the Catholic Faith family. All who are unbaptized, baptized into another faith denomination, or baptized Catholic but have not received Eucharist or confirmation, are invited. Inquiry sessions are for those who wish to inquire, explore, and search for ways to grow in relationship with God. Call the Parish Office at to be put in touch with a member of the RCIA team. Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas! If you are visi ng us for the first me, we welcome you, and invite you to return! If you are seeking a faith family, please call the Parish Office at and we will be happy to tell you more about our Catholic faith. Have You Married a Catholic? Have you ever considered joining your spouse in his or her faith? Sign Up Grades 1-3 Children s Christmas Sing Along Mass December 24th at 4:00 PM Mass Please call the Faith Formation Office at ext. 112 Contact Your Legislators to Oppose Assisted Suicide Thank you for helping to prevent a vote on A1504/S1072, the NJ Assisted Suicide bill; however, there is still much work to do to stop NJ from becoming the next state to legalize physician assisted suicide, and we ask for your continued help to oppose this bill. The Assembly may not schedule a vote on the bill until January 31, The proponents of the bill are pushing for the Senate to schedule a legislative hearing in early to mid-january so they can also schedule a vote in the full Senate on January 31st, so right now it is critically important for you to please call and/ or your two (2) Assembly Members and State Senator to urge them to Vote No on A1504/ S1072. Please do this even if you have contacted them previously. You can call the Office of Legislative Services at between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to obtain the names and phone numbers of your two (2) Assembly Members and State Senator. You can also search for your Assembly Members and State Senator by visiting the New Jersey Catholic Conference website (NJCC) at Most importantly, please pray fervently that this bill will be defeated.

6 Bishop Checchio s Pastoral Visit December 9, :30 AM Mass