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1 Our Lady of Good Counsel 137 West Upper Ferry Road West Trenton, New Jersey TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 16, 2011 Msgr. Ralph W. Stansley, Pastor Msgr. William F. Fitzgerald, Pastor Emeritus Deacon John Bonner Deacon Steven K. Szmutko Brenda O Callaghan, CRE MASSES RECONCILIATION Weekdays: Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM Saturday 8:00 AM Weekends: Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Holy Days: 7:30 AM, Noon, & 7:00 PM Saturdays, 4:00 to 4:30 PM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Brenda O Callaghan, CRE religioused.olgc@comcast.net ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Deacon John Rosalie Brenna CONSOLATION MINISTRY Deacon John Parish Ministries & Services PARISH RECTORY & OFFICE Fax: Website: olgcc.net olgc@comcast.net ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Mondays, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM HOMEBOUND OUTREACH Rectory Office 3277 INFANT BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at Noon with prior arrangements made at least three months in advance with the Infant Baptism Ministry. Parents are required to attend a parish preparation program. Godparents must be practicing Catholics in good standing with their local parish. See the ministry brochure in parish Literature Racks. MARRIAGES Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Couples are required to participate in a parish marriage preparation program and to attend a pre-marital conference sponsored by the Diocese. Weddings must be scheduled before 2:00 PM on Saturdays. MINISTRY TO THE SICK To arrange for the spiritual AND HOMEBOUND needs of the homebound or sick, contact the Rectory and see the ministry brochure in parish Literature Racks. Urgent sick calls at any time. REGISTRATION Alll parishioners should be registered. Please contact the Rectory Office when entering or leaving the parish. INFANT BAPTISM Mary Szmutko KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS George Barrett, Grand Knight Leon Beauvais, Church Director LITURGICAL MINISTERS Rectory Office MUSIC MINISTRY Dee Hindley, Director RCIA Deacon Steve SENIORSS CLUB Fran Zenchak, President Dolores Sebasto, Vice President SOCIAL SERVICES Dan Morocco SPECIAL EVENTS Joseph Kiernan YOUTH MINISTRY Deacon John WEBMASTER Maryanne Garcia

2 Schedule for the Week MASSES & SERVICES Saturday, October 15 th 8:00 AM Special Intention YOUTH MASS 5:00 PM Gabriel desouza r/o desouza Family Irene Szabo r/o Maria Borcsik Sunday, October 16 th 29 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 AM Renato & Matilda Carabelli r/o Jarembach & Chianese Families Ann Hartmann r/o Brother 10:30 AM People of the Parish Living Members of the Muscente Family r/o Philomena Muscente Monday, October 17 th 7:30 AM Dorothy Sullivan r/o James, Janet, Mary Ellen, & Michael Sullivan Tuesday, October 18 h 7:30 AM Fekete & Walley Families r/o Family Wednesday, October 19 th 7:30 AM Marjorie DeFrancesco r/o David & Donna Collins Thursday, October 20 th 7:30 AM Marjorie DeFrancesco r/o Nicholas & Marie Muscente Friday, October 21 st 7:30 AM Roxane Ford r/o Jack & Lynn Lally 8:00 AM No Morning Mass 5:00 PM People of the Parish Mary & Joseph Dolton r/o Helen Marie Dolton 30 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 AM John Urbano r/o Margaret Babecki PARISH FAMILY SUNDAY 10:30 AM Robert & Patricia Plaag r/o Plaag Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Friday Home Visits, October 21 st As Arranged by Home Visits Schedule 5:00 PM Joan Fallon, Marion Vogler, & Fran Zenchak 8:30 AM Mary Serafine, Marge Stanford, & Thomas Voorhees 10:00 AM CAREONE VISITS: Paulette Biancamano 10:30 AM Brenda O Callaghan, Linda Reasoner, & Laura Shea Monday, October 24 th, Reposition William Purcell IT S ON THE WEB From time to time, parishioners request a copy of a prior bulletin or a Liturgical Minister misplaces the bimonthly schedule of assignments or someone needs information about our parish or directions to our parish... it s all on our website at On our parish website, bulletins for the preceding two months are posted and can be viewed or copied and printed, our parish ministries are defined and contact persons are identified, ministry schedules and parish calendars are provided which can also be viewed or printed... and much more. So, visit our website... good information can be found there. LECTORS 5:00 PM Jacqueline Crane 8:30 AM John Lally 10:30 AM Patricia Williams ALTAR SERVERS 5:00 PM John Fort 8:30 AM Marshall Barrett 10:30 AM Mary Catherine Shea PARISH EVENTS October 16 th : Religious ED Classes will take place in the Opdenaker Room in the Church Hall from 9:15 to 10:25 AM. The series A Biblical Walk Through the Mass will be held from 7:00 to 8:15 PM in the Church Hall. October 17 th : Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Rectory-side door of the Church will be open. Religious ED Classes will take place at Villa Victoria Academy from 4:30 to 5:45 PM. October 18 th : The series A Biblical Walk Through the Mass will be held from 8:15 to 9:30 AM in the Church Hall. The Knights of Columbus Council 3756 will hold a members only meeting at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Hall at 7:15 PM. October 20 th : The Holy Name Society of Mercer County will celebrate Mass at 7:00 PM, Msgr. John Dermond will be celebrant, with a meeting afterwards in the Church Hall. October 22 nd : There is no morning Mass; and, Novenas in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Jude are cancelled. A 5K Run fund raiser for the Incarnation / St. James School will be staged in the Church parking lot, Wilburtha side from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Reconciliation will take place at 4:00 PM in Church. CONTRIBUTIONS Registered Parishioners 740 families Parishioners using envelopes 260 Envelope Contributions $5, Average Contribution $21.22 Loose Cash $ Contributions for October 9 th $5, Frozen food trays and lids are available in all Church vestibules: please take an equal number of each and mark the contents on the label on the lid. Place all donated frozen food in the designated freezer in the kitchen area of the Church Hall. Donations of non-perishable food and clothing should be placed on designated card tables under the rectory-side stairwell leading to the Church Hall or adjacent to the elevator door in the Church Hall olgc

3 Announcements HALLOWEEN PARTY Our parish will host a Halloween Party on Saturday morning, October 29 th from 10:00 AM to Noon in the Church Hall... all children are welcome and invited to attend for games, crafts, snacks, and trick-or-treating. Confirmation Students interested in earning service hours could assist at the party. Snack donations are needed. For information, contact Joyce Christensen at PARISH NEWS Super 50/50 Raffle Villa Victoria Academy will sponsor a Super 50/50 Raffle with 50% of ticket sales as a grand prize to a single winner. Only 750 tickets will be sold and the single grand prize could total as much as $37,500. The price is $100 per ticket. The drawing will take place on Saturday, December 10 th at a Cocktail Party at the villa from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. For details, call th Annual Healing Mass The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernian will sponsor a healing Mass on Saturday, November 12 th at 6:00 PM at Holy Angels Church in Hamilton. The celebrant will be Father Dan Cahill. Tea and soda bread will be available after Mass. For details, call Maggie Connell at Days Life-Prayer Vigil A prayer vigil is planned at the Planned Parenthood facility on East State Street in Trenton beginning September 28 th and ending November 5 th. The hours of prayer are: Wednesdays, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursdays and Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For information, call Marge Stanford at 6555 or visit Memorial Mass A Mass for deceased and current members of the Cathedral High School Alumni will be celebrated at St. David the King Church in Princeton Junction at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29 th. The luncheon is $25. For information, call Iron Mikes Casino Night at TCA Iron Mikes Casino Night will take place at 6:30 PM at Trenton Catholic Academy on Saturday, November 5 th in Trenton. Tickets are $35 per person which includes dinner, $50 fun money, cash bar, and more. For information, call Soroptimist Breakfast Buffet The Soroptimist International of Trenton will host a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, November 6 th from 8:00 AM to Noon at the Union Fire Company in Titusville on River Road. Adults are $10, children are $6. For details, call Joy Ribsam at ROMAN MISSAL 3 RD EDITION SCRIPTURE AND THE MASS It is clear that Sacred Scripture has a revered and important place in the Eucharistic Liturgy. Every Mass includes a Liturgy of the Word. The main elements of the Liturgy of the Word are biblical readings and the singing of the psalm. The Liturgy of the Word reaches its high point in the proclamation of the Gospel. The Bulletin Insert this week, Scripture and the Mass, examines how the words of Scripture flow throughout the prayers of the Mass. One of the goals of the 3 rd Edition translation was to make clearer the links between the prayers of the Mass and the text of Scripture. Some of the most noticeable changes reflect the words of the Bible more clearly. This Insert will also be available at the Rectory Office if needed and will be posted on the parish website in the Parish Bulletin Section at Prior to the 1 st Sunday of Advent on November 27 th, new Breaking Bread service books will be located in all church pews that will contain the revised Order of the Mass including all wording, prayer, and response changes (pages 3-30). The Breaking Bread service book is a reliable and familiar reference that can be used to follow the liturgy of the Mass and to become acquainted with all revisions and changes. For additional information about the Roman Missal, 3 rd Edition visit the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ( USCCB ) at or contact the Rectory Office. DISASTER ASSISTANCE FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is making available disaster assistance to those individuals or families that sustained a loss or damage from Hurricane Irene. To learn about eligibility and application requirements, contact FEMA at or visit Check the parish bulletin boards for more details or call the Rectory Office olgc

4 Reflection EVENTS AT THE VILLA 29 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Villa Victoria Academy, a private, Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades Kindergarten to 12, located in Ewing, NJ on the Delaware River at the I-95 Scudder Falls Bridge, will host an Open House for students and parents interested in applying for the 2012 / 2013 school year on from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Open House attendees will have the opportunity to meet the faculty, current students, and current parents of Villa Victoria Academy, tour the facilities and explore the academic, athletic, spiritual and extracurricular programs at Villa Victoria. Staff will also be available to discuss financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Villa Victoria also announces Shadow Days for student visitors, students who wish to get a closer look at Villa Victoria are invited to attend a Shadow Day at Villa on Tuesday, November 1 st or Thursday, December 8th. Shadow Day students are paired with a current Villa student to experience typical classes and general life at Villa Victoria. Registration for Shadow Days can be done online at The Villa also announces an Early Decision Opportunity. The early decision deadline for parents who wish to know before Christmas of their daughter s acceptance to Villa Victoria Academy s ninth grade is Thursday, November 10 th. Acceptance notifications for early decision candidates will be sent prior to Thanksgiving with deposits and enrollment contacts due before Christmas to secure the student s place in the ninth grade for the school year. The regular deadline for application to the Upper School is Thursday, December 15 th. Villa Victoria Academy will host the SSAT Flex Test Entrance Exam on Saturday, October 29 th at 9:00 AM or on Saturday, December 3 rd at 9:00 AM. Preregistration and a registration fee are required to take the exam and can be completed at using Villa Victoria s site #7954. Applicants may also take the test at a national site on October 16 th, November 13 th or December 11 th by registering at The SSAT entrance exam is required for application to the ninth grade at Villa Victoria Academy. More details can be found on the school s website or by calling the Advancement Office at 1700, X19. Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar s and to God the things that are God s. In today s gospel we find two questions: one put to Christ by the Pharisees, and the other put by him to them. The Pharisees question concerns this world alone, while Christ s has an entirely heavenly and other-worldly sense. Their question derived from profound ignorance and perversity; his stemmed from perfect wisdom and goodness. Whose likeness and inscription is this? Caesar s, they reply. Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s. To each, he says, must be given what belongs to him. This, surely, is a judgment full of heavenly wisdom and instruction. For it teaches that authority is twofold, having an earthly and human aspect, and a heavenly and divine aspect. It teaches that we owe a twofold duty of obedience: to human laws and to the law of God. The coin bearing Caesar s likeness and inscription must be given to Caesar, and the one stamped with the divine image and likeness must be given to God. We bear the imprint of your glorious face, O Lord. We are made in the image and likeness of God. So you, O Christian, because you are a human being, are God s tribute money a little coin bearing the image and likeness of the divine emperor. Therefore with Christ I ask: Whose likeness and inscription is this? Your answer is, God s. To which I reply: Then why not give God what belongs to him? If we really want to be God s image, we must be like Christ, for his is the image of God s goodness and the perfect copy of his nature, and God foreordained that those he has chosen should take on a likeness to his son. Christ undoubtedly gave Caesar what was Caesar s and God what was God s. He fulfilled to perfection the precepts of both tablets of the law, becoming obedient unto death, even death on a cross, and he was most highly endowed, both inwardly and outwardly, with every virtue. In today s gospel the reply, most wise and discreet, by which Christ sidestepped his enemies trap shows his great prudence. His teaching that each must be given what belongs to him, and also the example he gave by being willing to pay the temple tax and giving a shekel for himself and Peter, shows his justice. His declaring it to be a duty to pay taxes to Caesar, openly teaching the truth without fear of the Jews who would be offended, shows his fortitude. For this is God s way, of which Christ is the authentic teacher. Those therefore who resemble Christ in their lives, conduct, and practice of the virtues, they are the ones who truly manifest the divine image; for the way to recover this image is by being absolutely just. Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar s, and to God the things that are God s; that is, give each what belongs to him. Join the Knights of Columbus and help make a difference. Lawrence of Brindisi ( ) olgc

5 Scripture and the Mass It is clear that Sacred Scripture has a revered and important place in the eucharistic Liturgy. Every Mass includes a Liturgy of the Word. The main elements of the Liturgy of the Word are biblical readings and the singing of a psalm. The Liturgy of the Word reaches its high point in the proclamation of the Gospel. However, the use of Scripture in the Mass does not end when the Liturgy of the Word has finished. In fact, the words of Scripture flow throughout the prayers of the Mass. One of the goals of the new translation of the Missal was to make clearer the links between the prayers of the Mass and the text of Scripture. Some of the most noticeable changes reflect the words of the Bible more clearly. Let s take a look at some of these changes. a BiBlical greeting At several points in the Mass, the priest or deacon and the people engage in the following dialogue: Priest or Deacon: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. (The Order of Mass, 2) The first words come from a greeting of Boaz, the great-grandfather of King David: Boaz... said to the harvesters, The Lord be with you! and they replied, The Lord bless you! (Ru 2:4). The people s response reflects the language of St. Paul. In Galatians, he says, The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen (Gal 6:18); the Second Letter to Timothy closes with a similar wish: The Lord be with your spirit (2 Tm 4:22). The Letter to the Philippians ends with The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit (Phil 4:23). The new language, though a bit unfamiliar to our ears, more directly reflects the biblical understanding that, through Baptism, the Spirit of God dwells in us and unites us as one Body in Christ. WelcoMing the lord Immediately before coming forward to receive the Lord in Holy Communion, we welcome the Lord: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. (The Order of Mass, 132) This prayer quotes the words of the centurion who asked Jesus to cure his servant. He would not presume to ask Jesus to come to his home. He trusted in the authority of Jesus healing word, saying: Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed (Mt 8:8; see Lk 7:6-7). This new phrasing reminds us that, in receiving Holy Communion, we are to emulate the centurion s humility and faith. for the ManY One of the most notable changes will come in the words that the priest speaks in consecrating the wine as the Blood of Christ: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. (The Order of Mass, 90) The newly translated text more closely reflects the scriptural accounts of the Last Supper: Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins (Mt 26:27-28). Much attention has focused on a single change in this text: from for all to for many. This change is unique to the English language. Other languages, including Spanish, French, and German, have already been using language that more closely reflects Jesus words at the Last Supper. This new text does not mean that God s love is limited or that only some may be saved. Rather, it reflects the fact that human beings may choose to accept the grace of salvation and live their lives in the light of this grace.

6 Deeper Understanding If we recognize the biblical references that underlie the liturgical texts, we will have a fuller understanding of their meaning. For example, Eucharistic Prayer I includes the following passage: Be pleased to look upon these offerings with a serene and kindly countenance, and to accept them, as you were pleased to accept the gifts of your servant Abel the just, the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith, and the offering of your high priest Melchizedek, a holy sacrifice, a spotless victim. (The Order of Mass, 93) If we do not know who Abel (Gn 4:4) and Melchizedek (Gn 14:18-20) are and if we do not understand the importance of Abraham s sacrifice (Gn 15:7-21; 22:1-14), we will not fully appreciate the concept of sacrifice and how our celebration of the eucharistic sacrifice ties us to our ancestors in the faith, from the very beginning. The Word of God in Scripture and the Eucharist Translating the liturgical texts with a close eye to their correspondence with the texts of Scripture can help us to develop a greater appreciation of the close links between the prayers of the Mass and Sacred Scripture. These close links can help draw us more deeply into the theological meaning of the texts. For example, before the Communion Rite, the priest breaks the Host and shows it to the people, saying: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. (The Order of Mass, 132) The first part of this prayer echoes the words of John the Baptist, heralding the coming of the Christ: The next day he [John] saw Jesus coming toward him and said, Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (Jn 1:29). In the same way, we who are united in the Body of Christ in the Sacrament of Baptism and strengthened in the Eucharist are called to point others to Jesus through our words and actions. The second part of this prayer reflects the words of the Book of Revelation: Then the angel said to me, Write this: Blessed are those who have been called to the wedding feast of the Lamb (Rev 19:9). In this prayer, we are not rejoicing that we may receive the Eucharist. Instead, we rejoice for those who have been found worthy to share in the heavenly Liturgy, the supper of the Lamb, and we pray that one day, we may join them in the everlasting life of the Kingdom of God. Conclusion By delving more deeply into the scriptural background of the Mass, we come to know more closely Jesus, the Word of God made flesh, whose Paschal Mystery we celebrate. REFERENCE Excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy, Inc. (ICEL). All rights reserved. Scripture texts used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, copyright 1991, 1986, and 1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All rights reserved. Copyright 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Gratis permission is hereby granted to reproduce these materials for nonprofit educational use, when accompanied by the following acknowledgment: Copyright 2010 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Used with permission. All rights reserved.