Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church

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1 Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church Welcome, Worship, Witness 167 Mount Bethel Road, Warren, NJ TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 18, 2016 W W W. O U R L A D Y O F T H E M O U N T. O R G

2 welcome contact us Mt. Bethel Rd Warren, NJ Rev. Sean W. Kenney, Pastor Rev. Msgr. William J. Capik (Retired), Visiting Rev. William C. Warman (Retired), In Residence Br. Demetrius Thomas, OSB, Transitional Deacon John Scansaroli, Deacon Thomas Sicola, Deacon Parish Office Laura Sepesi, Pastoral Assistant Ext. 103 lsepesi@olmwarren.org Cary St. Pierre, Office Manager Ext. 104 cstpierre@olmwarren.org Susan Lynch, Bookkeeper Ext. 105 slynch@olmwarren.org Office of Faith Formation Brenda Hann, Secretary Ext. 112 bhann@olmwarren.org Emma DeBorja, Parish Catechetical Leader Ext. 113 edeborja@olmwarren.org Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:30AM - 4:30PM Friday 9:30-Noon Closed Daily for Lunch 12:00-1:00PM Baptisms Please contact the parish office to schedule and register for the required baptismal preparation for parents. Marriage Please contact the parish office at least one year in advance of desired date to begin preparation. *Articles for the bulletin must be submitted to the parish office no later than 10 AM on the Friday prior to cstpierre@olmwarren.org. Thanks! New to the area? Welcome! Please contact the parish office to register you and your family in the parish. Are you moving? Please let us know, so we can update our records. Join Us For Mass SUNDAY MASSES Sat. Vigil - 5:00PM Shepherds Hall Sun. - 8:00, 10:00, 11:30AM, & 5:00 PM Shepherds Hall DAILY MASSES Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM Chapel HOLY DAY MASSES 9:00AM & 7:30PM Shepherds Hall We Welcome Our Newly Baptized Paloma Rose Abad Daughter of Luis & Karina Abad & Julie Anna Finley Daughter of James & Jessica Finley Be Baptized in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Sacramemt of Marriage Lauren & Paolo Salvatore God our Father, we give you thanks for the gift of marriage: the bond of life and love, and the font of the family. Parish Offertory September 4th Weekly Offering Fiscal Year-to-Date Parish Support Peter's Pence $7, $988, $2, Thank you for your continued generosity!

3 Daily Mass intentions Sunday, September 18 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Regina McGowan r/o Linda Montelione 10:00 AM Douglas Humphrey r/o The Gliebe Family 11:30 AM For the Intentions of Our Parishioners Monday, September 19 St. Januarius 9:00 AM Chuck Morrison r/o The Maurer Family Tuesday, September 20 St.s. Andrew Kim, Paul Ch'ong & Companions 9:00 AM Kathy Sanger r/o Jane & Jack Monett Durante Rizzuto r/o The Sowinski Family Wednesday, September 21 St. Matthew 9:00 AM Anne Maurer r/o Her Granddaughter Thursday, September 23 9:00 AM Irene Tybursey r/o The Family George Schmitt r/o Anne Faccipante Friday, September 24 St. Pius of Pietrelcina 9:00 AM Rose Ann Mancuso r/o The Maurer Family Saturday, September 25 9:00 AM Joseph Patrick O'Donohue r/o The Family 5:00 PM Florence & Stanley Baron r/o Patricia Sheffield Sunday, September 2626th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Joseph LaBella r/o James & Judy LaBella 10:00 AM Douglas Humphrey r/o Linda Montelione 11:30 AM Carole Fagella r/o The Gliebe Family 5:00 PM Paul Gaglioti r/o Carracino Family 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. In Loving Memory Please pray for the families and loved ones of the departed who now enjoy everlasting life: Edward Fahy, Jr. Son of Edward J Fahy & Maureen O Reilly Brother of John, Isabella, Robert, William & Thomas Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Bereavement Group St. Mary's - Stony Hill Journey through Grief a bereavement support group will begin on Thursday, October 27th at 7PM in the Parish Center (at 225 Mountain Blvd., Watchung). We meet for six consecutive Thursday evenings (skipping Thanksgiving Day). The group is open to all, whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, sibling or friend. There is no cost, but we do ask you to register. Please contact Cheryl Gatti via phone at or via at cgatti4712@aol.com to sign up MINISTERS OF THE WEEK SEPT. 25, :00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 5:00 PM Fr. Aro Varnabas Fr. Sean Fr. Sean Msgr. Capik Msgr. Prus Stephen Dutko John Dalessio Paul Rust Frank Minishak Roger Allen Davis Perry Altar Server: Tim Stein Nicole Gilbert Christopher Miller Cordelia Lucid

4 A fresh perspective on the Sunday readings by Rev. William J. Reilly 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 Beloved. First of all, I ask that supplications prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. For there is one God. There is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus who gave himself as ransom for all. Paul wrote an encouraging note to Timothy and we have a chance to both read it and apply it for our spiritual well being. We are taught all the elements of prayer adoration, contrition, thanks and supplication, as we have noted before ACTS. As I examine my prayer life, I want to include all these elements in what I include as prayer. Timothy also is reminded of God s will and His will for us all salvation and encounter with the Truth. These are not earned but are offered as gifts, for which I can ask and receive. The reason for it is the reminder that Jesus is the one mediator, the savior. As labor talks, contracts are often brokered by a mediator or arbitrator, so Jesus represents us, has done all is required, and only asks us to sign on. In Paul s words it leads us to more quiet and tranquil lives. Readings for the week 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Am 8:4-7; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13 Monday Prv 3:27-34; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 Thursday Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9 Friday Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday Eccl 11:9 12:8; Lk 9:43b-45 HIS WORD TODAY Preparing for next Sunday 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Amos denounces the selfish attitude of those who surround themselves with luxuries with no concern for others. He goes on to warn that because these people lacked interest in the state of their society, they would be the first to be exiled. Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Paul tells Timothy to seek integrity, faith and love. Paul urges him to attain everlasting life by maintaining strong faith in Jesus and in God until Jesus returns. Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 Jesus tells of a rich man who feasted daily, while a beggar named Lazarus went hungry outside his gates. When both men died, Lazarus was taken to Abraham, but the rich man was in torment. When he begged for mercy, Abraham reminded him that Lazarus had lived in torment, while the rich man lived in selfish luxury. The man then asked if Lazarus could be sent to his brothers to warn them. But Abraham said if they had not heeded Moses or the prophets, they would ignore even the warning of one risen from the dead. No servant can serve two masters. He will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (wealth). LUKE 16:13 Is money a god that you put before God? Giving money to support the Church and other charity is a pillar of our Faith, just like attending Mass every Sunday and participating in parish ministry. Giving money frees us from being a slave to money and increases our dependence on God and to trust that He will provide all that we need.

5 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults GIFTS NEEDED Today s readings call us to use the gifts and talents that the Lord has given to us in a manner that will further the kingdom. We all have the responsibility to bring others to Christ. Do you know someone who would like to hear more about God, Jesus, or the Catholic Church? Please, invite them to join us at an 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, the Catholic Faith. 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. For more information please call the Parish Office at and they will put you in touch with an RCIA team member. Additional information can be found on our website ourladyofthemount.org.

6 calendar Monday, September 19 Tuesday, September 20 8:45AM Our Lady of the Miraculous Chapel 9:30AM Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel 10:30AM Mass Chelsea Wednesday, September 21 8:30AM Holy Rosary Chapel Glorious Thursday, September 22 8:30AM Holy Rosary Chapel Luminous Friday, September 23 9:30AM Adoration Chapel 9:30AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 3:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 5:00 PM Evening Prayer Chapel 7:00PM Benediction Chapel Saturday, September 24 9:00AM Mum Sale Shepherds Hall, Patio 4:15PM Confessions Shepherds Hall 5:00PM Vigil Mass Shepherds Hall 8:00PM AA Fr. Russell Room Sunday, September 25 8:00AM Mass Shepherds Hall 10:00AM Mass Shepherds Hall 11:30AM Mass Shepherds Hall 3:00PM Mass Fr. Bill VA Hospital 5:00 PM Mass Shepherds Hall upcoming events SEPTEMBER 25 Blood Drive Our Lady of the Mount, Classrooms 8:00AM-2:00 PM SEPTEMBER Men's Cursillo Weekend SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Catechetical Conference 2016 St. John Neumann Center, Piscataway 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. catechist@diometuchen.org SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 St. John s Fall Golf Classic Rutgers University Golf Course, Piscataway. Registration including lunch is $130/golfer. Contact John Nicholson at or stjdunellengolf@gmail.com OCTOBER 7-9 Our Lady of the Rosary Retreat Loyola Retreat Center, Morristown Debbie Catapano OCTOBER 7-9 VNA of Somerset Hills Rummage Sale Fairgrounds, Rt. 202, Far Hills donations accepted Sept AM-1PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Critical Issues Conference 2016 St. John Neumann Center, Piscataway Please join us as we hear dynamic and inspirational speakers who will address: "Making Sense of Bioethics", "The Hidden Epidemic: Human Trafficking", "The Abortion-Contraception Connection", "Disability: God's Mercy in Disguise." X 1543 NOVEMEBER 3-6 Women's Cursillo Weekend SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Msgr. Behl's Golden Jubilee of Priesthood Noon Mass followed by lite reception St. Thomas, Old Bridge NJ X 8221 Our Lady of the Mount Church Catholic Bible Study Read, Pray, Discuss -- the Gospel Parables Beginning Wednesday, 9/14, 7:30 PM, Fr. Peter Room Thursday, 9/15, 10 AM, Fr. Russell Room Contact Paul Major papamajor@verizon.net