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Readings: RitualSong#1051 Gathering Song ~ All People That on Earth Do Dwell RitualSong #849 Responsorial Psalm Text: Psalm 100: 1-2, 3, 5; Music: James S. Cole 1989 James S. Cole Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. Song at Preparation ~ The King of Love RitualSong #766 Communion Song ~ Let Us Be Bread Text: Thomas J. Porter; Tune: Thomas J. Porter; 1990, GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-700520. All rights reserved. Closing Song ~ This Is the Feast of Victory Text: Based on Revelation 5, 1978, Lutheran Book of Worship Tune: FESTIVAL CANTICLE, Irregular; Richard Hillert, b. 1923, 1975, 1988, Richard Hillert Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-700520. All rights reserved. PAGE 2 APRIL 17, 2016 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 FIFH SUNDAY OF Mary Bender Friends of Mary 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl, Library 4:30 pm Youth Faith Classrooms 6:30 pm Youth Faith Classrooms 6th Gr. Parent/ Student Confirmation Service Meeting, Church Skip Ceccacci Girardi Family 10:00 am Adult Faith Old Church Hall 4:30 pm Youth Faith Classrooms 6:30 pm Youth Faith Classrooms 6th Gr. Parent/ Student Confirmation Service Meeting, Church 7:00 pm Prayer Group, Chapel Elsie Crann Tony & Lillian Castrilli 7:00 pm Contemplative Prayer with Fr. Greg Uhrig, Old Church Hall 12:00 pm Mass: Sr. Linda Anne Greenberg Zangara Family 7:00 pm Bereavement, Library Michael Remesi Family 6:30 pm 1st Communion Rehearsal, Church Frank Clark Freitag Family 5:30 pm Mass: 1st Communion Beverley Stoveken Dolores Krizanewski 8:00 am Mass: Maria Dalton Ed Dalton 9:30 am Mass: People of the Parish 11:00 am Mass: John E. Kelleher Caroline & Tony Formica Noah s Ark 7:00 pm Acquire The Fire, Old Church Hall A NOTE FROM FATHER LEN A societal practice is to dedicate a month to a specific cause. We have Breast Cancer Month, Black History Month and so many others. April is dedicated to a form of respect life, Organ Donation. There is a reason that this month was chosen; it is traditionally the month that Easter is celebrated. As we all remember from four weeks ago, Easter is the feast of new life, promises fulfilled and hope. Giving the gift of life to someone who is in desperate need is a resurrection experience. A simple offering of one s organs upon death is a gift that helps to keep a person alive. Offering one s life for another is a truly Christ like gesture. Some question where the Church stands on this issue. It has been the practice of the Church since Pope Pius XII (1940 s) that organ donation is permissible as long as there is informed consent prior to the donation. St. John Paul II affirmed in "Evangelium Vitae," No. 86 that "the donation of organs, performed in an ethically acceptable manner, with a view to offering a chance of health and even of life itself to the sick who sometimes have no other hope" is a beautiful act expressing the culture of life. So what can one do to assist another with the gift of life? First, take time to research how your donation is used. Searching the internet will provide you with a myriad of articles on this topic. Second, make known your wishes. If you have renewed your driver s license recently then you are aware of the ability to designate your intent to be an organ donor. I checked my license and on the front lower right corner it states that I am an organ donor. Finally, let your family and physicians know of your intent. It is important that they are aware of your desire to offer life. This weekend we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. A good shepherd watches over his flock and takes care of them. He guides them to take right paths so that they can be kept out of harm s way. Take heed of the Good Shepherd this week and care for those that are your brothers and sisters. In action with Jesus, the greatest gift we can give another is our life. Remember this week to keep in prayer those receiving their First Communion. May our Lord, with joy, welcome them to his table. PAGE 3 APRIL 17, 2016 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF
FORMATION ADULT FAITH FORMATION Gratitude ~ Seeing as Gift, April 19, 10:00 am in Old Church Hall. ACQUIRE THE FIRE Acquire the Fire, our young adult group, will meet next Sunday, April 24, at 7:00 pm in Old Church Hall. FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION Attention all Parents of children entering Grade 1 through Grade 8. All registration materials for the 2016-2017 year have been mailed to registered parishioners. If you have not received the mailing or have children of these age groups seeking faith formation, please contact Liz Systo, Director, at 534-2319 ext 17 or faithformation@ollwhs.org. It is never too late to bring our children into the practice of our faith! CARDBOARD BOX CITY Saturday to Sunday, May 14 to 15 at HCRHS. Adult Volunteers needed to organize and lead this event. Please contact Nina Forestiere at sacraments@ollwhs.org VACATION BIBLE CAMP Adult Volunteers Needed! This year s camp is Wednesday through Friday, June 22-24; Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 12:45 pm. The theme is Cave Quest. Kindergarten through 6th grade are welcome to attend. Adults, please consider volunteering as a Lunch/Snack Leader, Bible Story Leader, or Skit/Song & Dance Leader. This event can t run without your help! Please contact Nina Forestiere at sacraments@ollwhs.org with any questions. ADULT YOUTH EVENT LEADER NEEDED Adult volunteers needed to organize and lead the following youth events. Youth Rally at Great Adventure - Sunday, May 15 from 8:30am to 8:00pm Cardboard Box City - Saturday to Sunday, May 14 to15 at HCRHS. Please contact Nina Forestiere at sacraments@ollwhs.org for further details and to volunteer. CARDBOARD TUBES NEEDED Vacation Bible Camp is in need of paper towel, wrapping paper, or larger tubes. Please no toilet paper tubes. Simply put tubes in a bag, label it VBC and place them in the wooden collection bin under the stairs outside the Parish Office. COMMCOMMUNITCOMMUNITY LIFE COMMUNITY LIFE Knights of Columbus will hold our annual Golf Outing Thursday May 5 at the Beaver Brook Country Club. Registration starts at 11:30 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm, Shotgun start at 1:00 pm and dinner and prizes at 6:00 pm. For details contact Bruce Sanderson at 973-418-1732. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: First Holy Communions Saturday, April 23, 5:30 pm Mass; Sunday, May 1, 11:00 am Mass; Saturday, May 7, 5:30 pm Mass Ascension of the Lord Thursday, May 5 Holy Day of Obligation: 8:30 am, 12:00 Noon, and 7:00 pm Masses SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE: Starting the Weekend of June 25 & 26 Saturday Evening: 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 am JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY Why not consider being merciful like the Father by practicing the Corporal Works of Mercy? Give Drink to the Thirsty Deliver water bottles to the needy Offer cold water to someone working outside in the heat Buy a drink for the person behind you in line Research how many areas of the world struggle without water Pray for those less fortunate PAGE 4 APRIL 17, 2016 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 17 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1-7/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-11/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 14:7-14 NEXT SUNDAY: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-13/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 LITURGY COMMUNITY LIFE TABERNACLE LAMPS BURN IN HONOR OF: ROBERT FLETCHER SHIRLEY FLECTCHER SACRED HEART LAMP BURNS IN HONOR OF: WILLIAM RENNIE WEEKLY TITHE 5% OF NEXT WEEK S COLLECTION WILL BE DONATED TO HONOR FLIGHT MANY THANKS TO THIS WEEK S ADVERTISER: ASC AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER THE ROSARIAN GIFT SHOP The gift shop is OPEN every Sunday. See our collection of First Eucharist items including: white ties for the boys, bling & special hair bows for the girls, First Eucharist Bibles, cake toppers, greeting cards, invitations, and much more. Looking for a housewarming gift, military send off, Confirmation or Baptism gift... check out the gift shop first! Special order items are available with a two-week window for delivery. Your support of the gift shop aids the Rosary Altar Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are given to graduating seniors who are active volunteers in our parish. Contact Ruth Stieh at rastieh@gmail.com or 534-4039 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your support! ECCLESIASTES 3: TO EVERY THING IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN: A TIME TO BE BORN: LILIANA GRACE FUSCO, DAUGHTER OF ANTHONY AND MARIA LORENZO SERGIO MODERNEL, SON OF SERGIO AND ERICA NICHOLAS DANIEL FLORES, SON OF ROGER AND JULIE A TIME TO WEEP, MOURN AND DIE: RONALD TRAINOR AND BERNICE LWOWSKI A TIME OF WAR AND A TIME OF PEACE: PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE SEVING OUR COUNTRY A TIME TO HEAL: WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH 2015 BISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL ~ GRACE, MERCY & PEACE Each Sunday during the season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sing wonderful hymns that speak of our praise, adoration and joy! By your generosity to the Bishop s Annual Appeal you preach the Easter message every day. Thank you! All Are Invited The Most Reverend Paul G Bootkoski will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood and retirement as Bishop of Metuchen at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 12 noon. A public reception will follow in the CYO building. All are invited to attend. PAGE 5 APRIL 17, 2016 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF
CLERGY PASTOR Very Rev. Leonard F. A. Rusay x 11, pastor@ollwhs.org PASTORAL SUPPORT Rev. Joseph Murphy and Rev. Greg Uhrig DEACONS Mr. Charles Paolino and Mr. Al Adolfo LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am LITURGIES 8:30 am except Thursday at 12:00 pm HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Please refer to the Bulletin. OFFICE HOURS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY - 9 am to 4:30 pm; FRIDAY - 9 am to 1 pm VISITATION HOURS CHURCH Daily 9 am to 5 pm SACRED HEART CHAPEL Monday to Thursday - 8 am to 4:30 pm; Friday 8 am to 1 pm PENANCE Saturday 4:15 to 5 pm and by appointment FAITH FORMATION PARISH STAFF PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Joline Frank x 12, pastoralassociate@ollwhs.org PARISH CATECHETICAL LEADER Liz Systo x 17, faithformation@ollwhs.org DIRECTOR OF SACRAMENTS & SPIRITUALITY (tots through teens) Nina Forestiere x 20, sacraments@ollwhs.org LITURGICAL MUSIC DIRECTOR James Cole x 19, music@ollwhs.org PASTORAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Doreen Budris-Kovacs x 13, parishadmin@ollwhs.org PASTORAL FINANCE ASSISTANT Christine DeLessio x 15, finance@ollwhs.org PASTORAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Bridget Hackman x 14, bulletin@ollwhs.org PASTORAL SECRETARY Madeline Fisher x 21, receptionist@ollwhs.org YOUTH CATECHESIS SECRETARY Margaret Sanguiliano x 18 MAINTENANCE Colman Connolly PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES Spiritual Direction - Individual directed prayer life is offered by our Priests and Pastoral Associate. Charismatic Prayer Group - This prayer community meets Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Sacred Heart Chapel. YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Religious education classes are held from September through May, for students in the First through Fourth grades on Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:45 pm and for students in the Fifth through Seventh grades on Monday and Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Twelve Confirmation Prep sessions are required for Eighth graders who wish to receive the Sacrament. CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS The process where those inquiring about becoming a Roman Catholic are invited to journey with Church members in sharing their faith, while discerning God s call to conversion. Please contact the Parish Office for further information. PARISH MEMBERSHIP New members need to contact the Parish Office to register for an Evening of Welcome at which time the process of formally becoming a parishioner will be initiated. We receive many requests for certificates of sponsorship for Baptism and Confirmation. Certificates can only be given to registered members of the parish who actively practice their faith. Members are those who regularly attend Mass and participate in and support the life of the Church. SACRAMENTS BAPTISM The Rite of Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month following the 11:00 am Mass and the third Sunday of the month at the 11:00 am liturgy, except during Lent. Parents must attend an obligatory preparation session prior to the child s birth. Arrangements for a Baptismal date are made at that session. MATRIMONY In accordance with Diocesan policy, couples wishing to be married at OLL must participate in a one-year preparation program, which includes FOCCUS, Pre-Cana, God s Plan for a Faith- Filled Marriage, and required paperwork. Please confirm the date with the Church prior to making other plans. Marriages take place on Fridays and Saturdays no Sunday weddings. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Contact the office to arrange for this sacrament of healing. PAGE 6 APRIL 17, 2016 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF
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