Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church 120 Sussex Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Celebrating Our 100 th Anniversary Our Mission The mission of our parish is to reach out to all people and encourage them to join us in joyfully giving praise and glory to God; to build a Christian community that, with trust in God, embraces the future, and in doing so, is a beacon of faith, hope and love on the Jersey City waterfront. Our History Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, or OLC, was founded in 1911 to serve Polish immigrants to Jersey City. Today, OLC is growing and changing as it seeks to serve all those who now live in our neighborhood. The church takes its name from a city in Poland that houses a cherished icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A copy of that icon is centrally located in our historic church. 1911 2011 Rev. Thomas J. Ciba Pastor Ms. Carmen Lorenzo Director of Operations Mr. James Harrold Director of Music Ms. Kathleen Church Licensed Clinical Social Worker Parish Office 201-434-0798 Fax 201-985-0918 Email pastor@olcjc.org lorenzoc@olcjc.org bulletin@olcjc.org Websites www.olcjc.org www.olcschool.org Counseling 201-434-2405 The OLC School 201-434-2405 Little Harbor Academy 201-434-6708 Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Note: 12:30 pm (Church open from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm) 5:00 pm, Sunday Vigil Mass 10:00 am, 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm St. Anthony of Padua, 330 Sixth Street, Jersey City, the Center for Polish Ministry in Jersey City, holds a Polish Language Mass at OLC, Sundays at 8 am. Child Care during Mass We provide professionally staffed child care for children 12 months to 4 years of age during the 10 am Sunday Mass. Our Child Care Center is located in the church hall. Enter through the gate located to the left of the steps leading into the church. Confessions/Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the church & at other times by appointment with the pastor. Weddings Those interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage should contact the parish office one year in advance of their proposed date of marriage. Infant Baptisms Preparation for Baptism should ideally begin before the birth of the child. Expectant parents should visit the parish website for more information. The OLC School - Quality Education on the Waterfront 248 Luis Marin Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07302 Grades 1-8 Accredited by The Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. The Little Harbor Academy - The Early Childhood Division of The OLC School 186 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Programs: Kindergarten; Pre-Kindergarten Program for 3 & 4 year oldest; Montessori Toddler Program for 2 year olds The OLC Counseling Center - Well Being on the Waterfront 120 Sussex Street, Jersey City NJ 07302 Individual, Marriage, and Family Counseling To Register and Be Part of OLC We welcome you to register and to be part of our parish family. Please contact the parish office to arrange for an informal appointment with the pastor. Saints Peter and Paul Church, Hoboken & OLC Church, Jersey City We work together to proclaim and live the Gospel on the Hudson River Waterfront by sharing our time, energy, and resources and in doing so, we more powerfully witness the presence of Christ. Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 17, 2010
A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Parishioners, As we host our Parish Picnic today at St. Peter s Prep, I extend my thanks and gratitude to the Jesuit community and to Prep Administrators and Staff for the use of their grounds and facilities, for their assistance and for their help in making our picnic possible. I very much appreciate the support services they are providing: tables, chairs, ice, etc. Such things are essential to making our event successful. As we celebrate our picnic today, let us mark the event as a 100th Anniversary Celebration of community. While we worship together as a community of faith, another important aspect of celebrating community is the time we socialize together. This is an important way for us to come together and get to know each other. In doing so, we are able to increase the bonds of faith and community that exists between us. After we celebrate our picnic, we will move on to the communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday, November 6. Once called Extreme Unction, many people received this Sacrament when they were at the point of death. In the past, a priest visiting someone who was ill was often considered an ominous sign. The visit prompted the sick person to ask, Am I dying, and are they not telling me? There are also cases when those who were ill often did not want a pastoral visit because they believed that, If he does not give me the Sacrament then the visit from the Grim Reaper will be put off. Over the years, we have needed a great deal of re-education. The Sacrament is no longer called Extreme Unction. Instead, it is called the Sacrament of the Sick. As the name indicates, this is a Sacrament intended to bring healing, strength, encouragement, God s Grace and comfort. It is a Sacrament particularly for those who are ill, have chronic health conditions and are aged. A person can receive the Sacrament of the Sick prior to an operation, during a communal service, or when confined to their home because of age. It is also for those dealing with a prolonged illness and medical treatment or simply going through a difficult medical condition. I hope that our celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday, November 6 at 11:00 am, will be a success. Make every effort to attend if you wish to receive this Sacrament. It truly has the power to touch your mind, heart, soul and body with the peace and healing of the Lord. As an additional note, there will be a luncheon in the Church Hall after the Mass. As we come to a richer understanding of the purpose of this wonderful gift, come and experience for yourself the healing power of the Lord. With Love, MARRIAGE AT OLC PARISH PICNIC THIS SUNDAY You are invited to the Parish Picnic this Sunday, October 17, 2010 after the 12:30 pm Mass. The picnic is free and will be held in front of St. Peter s Prep Gym on Warren and Grand Street. All are welcome and the food is free. Come with your children, family and friends. PARISH COUNCIL Congratulations! Sharon Marie Stimpfle and Matthew Allen Riggs celebrated their Nuptials at OLC this past Sunday, October 10, 2010. The Finance Council along with the Pastoral and Building & Grounds Councils comprise the three advisory bodies to the pastor. The Finance Council normally meets once a month to discuss various matters relating to the parish s financial health. Our parish has many talented professionals with unique and diverse skills. As such, you may be able to make a significant contribution to your parish. Do you have planning skills? Have you worked in fundraising or grant writing? Many of these may appear to be exclusively business related, but such skills can go far in our society as we strive to make the parish strong in promoting the Good News of Jesus Christ. If you think you have to time to give, contact Fr. Tom.
SACRAMENTS FOR CHILDREN The Sacrament of Penance We celebrate First Penance in the second grade and will begin preparation in the late winter. The children will receive this Sacrament on the Saturday before Palm Sunday. The Sacrament of Holy Communion We celebrate First Holy Communion in the third grade and will begin preparation in the early spring. We usually celebrate First Communion in May. The exact date is not yet set because of the Parish s 100 th Anniversary Activities. As time draws closer, we will set the date in consultation with the parents. The Sacrament of Confirmation We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation every three years; and, this is the third year. Children in grades 6, 7 & 8 will be prepared for reception of this Sacrament. Presently, we do not have a date set. Parents have called the rectory inquiring about these programs. We want to start setting up our programs for our children to receive these sacraments. If you have a child or children who will be receiving First Penance, First Holy Communion or Confirmation this year, please call the rectory or email Fr. Tom at pastor@olcjc.org. Provide us with your name and contact information. Additionally, if you wish to help in any of these programs, please contact the rectory. WINE TASTING / HARVEST CELEBRATION The Downtown Harvest, an OLC Church Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group will be hosting a Wine Tasting / Harvest Celebration on November 13, 2010 from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm. The event will be held at the OLC Church Hall. For more information about this event please visit www.downtownharvest.org MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY The feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary is celebrated in the month of October. To honor this feast, October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. The OLC Rosary Group invites you to join in the prayer of the rosary each weekday immediately after 12:30 pm Mass. SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS Reflect on today s readings. Prepare for next Sunday This Sunday, October 17, Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex. 17:8-13; 2 Tm. 3:14-4:2; Lk. 18:1-8 Next Sunday, October 24, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir. 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Tm. 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk. 18:9-14 WEEKLY COLLECTION Thank you so very much for your financial support. Many of our parishioners believe that it is important to financially support their parish. Thank you for living your financial commitment. Your support helps us to achieve our weekly collection goal of $6,000 per Sunday. For the weekend of October 9 and 10 there were a total of 434 people who attended Mass. The total weekend collection came to $6,739 (of that amount $2,136 came from parish members making their contributions electronically through Parish Pay). This amount is $739 ABOVE our weekly goal of $6,000 per Sunday. We appreciate all those who act as good stewards of their time and treasure by joining us for Mass in their faithful giving for the collections; and we ask that more parishioners and visitors be responsible stewards supporting the parish. Please note a correction for the weekend of October 2 and 3. The collection was incorrectly noted as $8,087 but was actually $6,842. ANOINTING MASS Save The Date and Time We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday, November 6, 11:00 am. This special Sacrament is reserved for those who are ill, aged or suffering a chronic illness. Following the Mass, we plan to host a luncheon in the Church Hall. As the date draws nearer, more information will follow. OLC SENIORS EVENTS October 19, Tuesday Atlantic City Trip Bus leaves at 9:00 am from Warren & Sussex Streets then to 72 Montgomery Street. October 20, Wednesday Polish Festival at the Royal Manor in Garfield NJ. Cost $45.00 bus space is limited November 11, Thursday Salute To Our Veterans meeting. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $5.00 November 16, Tuesday Last trip to Atlantic City for this year. Cost is $30.00 Bus leaves at 9:00 am STEWARDSHIP Today s Gospel calls all of us not just the Apostles to go and make disciples. If we cannot actually go to the missions, we can answer Jesus call by giving generously of our prayers and financial resources to support those who can and do.
MASS INTTENTTI I IONS FFOR TTHE WEEK Saturday October 16, 2010 5:00 pm Frances and Al Brzucki from Bruno Ruskowski Sunday October 17, 2010 10:00 am Kyc Family from Family 12:30 pm In Memory of Paul Bonenfant from Elvin Buno 7:00 pm People of the Parish Monday October 18, 2010 12:30 am William Keyes Quinter from Sal and Nancy De Steno Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:30 pm Lucy Legowski from Awad Family Wednesday October 20, 2010 12:30 pm Thanksgiving for Sylvia Dela Cruz from Ann Cayanan Thursday October 21, 2010 12:30 pm In Memory of Mary Nadeau from Kathleen Greeley Friday October 22, 2010 12:30 pm Alma Matthews from OLC School Saturday October 23, 2010 5:00 pm Bruno and Mary Listwan and Family from Laura Czysz and Cathy, Fred and Allie Savage Sunday October 24, 2010 10:00 am John and Theresa Zazula from Melanie and Bill 12:30 pm John Stapinski, 23 Ann. from Wife, Children and Grandchildren 7:00 pm People of the Parish If you would like to make an offering of the Sanctuary Candle or the Bread & Wine in memory of a loved one, please visit the rectory for more information MASS INTENTIONS If you wish to have a Mass celebrated for someone or for a personal intention, please stop by the rectory, call 201-434-0798 or send an e-mail to: secretary@olcjc.org. Mass Intentions for 2011 are now available. We maintain a living bond with our loved ones as we remember them in prayer. Attend daily Mass! It will make a difference in your life!
2010 BAPTISMS AT OLC Gather to Prepare, Saturday October 23, 2010, 10:30 am *Gather to Celebrate, Sunday October 24, 12:30 pm *Regrettably, the Baptism list is full on this date. Gather to Understand, Sunday November 7, 2010 11:15 am Gather to Prepare, Saturday November 20, 2010 10:30 am Gather to Celebrate, Sunday November 21, 2010 10:00 am If you are preparing for a new member of your family, please make arrangements to participate in our Baptism program. Call the rectory or contact us by email. OLC TOUR OF POLAND Join us for a wonderful All Inclusive Tour of Poland in celebration of the 100 th Anniversary of our Parish. The 8 days 7 nights tour itinerary includes the cities of Warsaw, Czestochowa, Zakopane, Krakow, and Wieliczka. The anticipated cost for the May 27 to June 3, 2011 trip is $2,380 (supplement $440 for single rooms). The package includes: Round trip airfare between Newark and Warsaw Transfers upon arrival and departure Baggage handling Accommodations in First Class Hotels Two meals daily Transportation Sightseeing excursions with English speaking tour guide throughout the trip All entrance fees and taxes Tour To Poland reservation forms are located on the fliers in the back of the church. A deposit of $200 per person is required for seat reservation. An early booking discount of $100 per person will be deducted from the trip cost if reservation is made before December 1, 2010. For more information please contact Barbara A. Bromirski at Tallulah0@ATT.net or call 201-332-3117. For other information regarding the tour program, please visit Pat Tours at www.pattours.com. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS If you would like to submit an announcement, article, OLC calendar event or photos of OLC events, please forward an email to bulletin@olcjc.org and include your name and contact information. The bulletin is sent to the publisher on Wednesday. We request any items be submitted no later than the prior Friday of the publication week in order to allow time for review and integration.