Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church Our Lady s Church on the Waterfront 120 Sussex Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 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. Rev. Thomas J. Ciba Pastor Mr. Heath Winborn Director of Operations Mrs. Anna Mae Stefanelli School Principal Mr. James Harrold Director of Music Sr. Sandra DeMasi, SSJ Pastoral Associate Sr. Donna Ciangio, OP Pastoral Associate Ms. Kathleen Church Licensed Clinical Social Worker Rev. Thomas A. Dente Priest in Residence Parish Office 201-434-0798 Fax 201-985-0918 Email olc@olcjc.org Websites www.olcjc.org www.olcschool.org Counseling Center 201-434-3567 The OLC School 201-434-2405 Little Harbor Academy 201-434-6708 Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 12:30 pm (Church open from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm) Saturday: 5 pm, Sunday Vigil Mass Sunday 10 am, 12:30 pm and 7 pm Note 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 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 Accredited by The Middle States Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. 248 Luis Marin Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07302 Grades 1-8 The Little Harbor Academy The Early Childhood Division of The OLC School 186 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten Program for 3 & 4 year olds 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. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 2009
Dear Parishioners, I want to share with you some wonderful news about The OLC School and Little Harbor Academy which are an integral and important part of the part of our parish even though they are two blocks away from the church. Many good things are happening there. On Monday, November 2nd, The OLC School was abuzz with activity for a ceremony to thank OLC students Brittany Gibson, Sophia Kolankiewicz, Lisa Leyn, Nikita Pandya, and Marisol Sanders for the relief drive they conducted for the victims of the tsunami in Samoa. All of them are Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 1-2016. Under the guidance of their Troop Leader, Mrs. Kolankiewicz, the girls collected much needed summer clothing, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap for the Samoan people. Present for the OLC ceremony were: Acting Samoan Ambassador Ms. Rona Meleisea, Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, Deputy Mayor Kabili Tayari, Mr. Chan, Ms. Brooks and Ms. Zimmerman from the Girl Scout Council, and myself. Each of them expressed their admiration for the work performed by the Cadettes. Before an audience of faculty, staff, and friends, the girls were thanked by the Acting Ambassador and presented with a citation from Mayor Healy. In their special way, these scouts helped to make this big world just a little smaller. Kudos to the Troop 1-2016 Cadettes for making The OLC School shine. Beginning on November 17, The OLC School will offer a six week program for 2 and 3 year olds called Mommy and Me, which is a literacy series to begin developing your child s literacy skills. According to literacy expert Jim Trelease, We read to children for all the same reasons we talk with children: to reassure, entertain, bond with them, inform or explain, arouse curiosity, and to inspire. This program can create a life-long love of reading in your child! Please call the school for enrollment information, (201-434-2405). New Little Harbor Academy is hosting an Open House on Sunday, November 22, 2009 starting at 1:00 pm. You will have an opportunity to meet with the principal, director and teachers at Little Harbor Academy and learn about the pre-school programs for children ages 2 to 5. These are just a few things happening at the school. They are very exciting and they represent just a glimpse of some wonderful things planned for the future in the school. I urge you to attend the open house on November 22 and learn more about the programs. With love, Fr. Tom The readings today speak of the end of the world and the coming of the Kingdom. The bishops pastoral on stewardship says clearly that that life to come is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now. May our good stewardship cause us to be numbered among the chosen on the last day! you CAN help with the food drive! The OLC Pastoral Council is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Our Lady of Sorrows Soup Kitchen in Jersey City. We are asking parishioners to please bring canned goods (soups, vegetables, etc.) to all Masses this weekend of November 14 th & 15 th. Thank you for supporting our effort to help local people in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.
CHRISTMAS CHOIR With Christmas fast approaching, it is now time for our seasonal Christmas Choir to begin its rehearsals. The Christmas Choir is a special volunteer choir that sings at our parish s annual Festival of Christmas Song (on Sunday, December 13, 4 pm), the Midnight Mass, and the Christmas Morning Masses. All are welcome and encouraged to join this choir. Rehearsals will be on Saturdays, 2 PM in the church. All music will be provided at the rehearsals along with practice CD s containing all of the songs we will be singing. Joining the Christmas Choir is a great way to sing some beautiful Christmas music, to enjoy the company of wonderfully welcoming choir members, and to give our time and talent to God in a very rewarding way. It also allows us to get into that Christmas Spirit a bit earlier than usual. If you are interested in singing with the Christmas Choir, please e-mail our Music Director Jim Harrold at paulushookpiano@yahoo.com or call him at 201-755-7716. OLC s SENIOR S UPCOMING EVENTS November 17 Trip to Atlantic City December 9-11 The Christmas City trip to Bethlehem, PA COME AND SEE - RCIA Our RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) meets every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. in the rectory. If you are interested in becoming a Catholic and learning more about the faith or if you are already baptized but have not received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, this is the group for you. Each week we learn about Jesus and the Christian faith through the Scriptures, the teachings of the Church, and sharing our life experience. It is a wonderful experience! Please contact Sr. Donna at comeandsee@olcjc.org Coping With the Holidays Holidays can be especially hard when you have a lost one. How can I survive the holidays? What can I do when it hurts? The presenter will be Betty Dorusak, LCSW, Hospice & Oncology Social Worker. This presentation will be at: Our Lady of Grace Church Parish Center 114 Clinton Street Hoboken, NJ Wednesday, November 18, 2009-7:00 to 8:30 PM LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR FALL 2009 A Dynamic Life Changing Experience is being held at St. Antonius Parish, 337 S. Orange Ave., Newark, NJ. They are on Wednesday Evenings, which began October 21, and will run thru November 25, 8:00-10:00 PM. Baptism in the Holy Sprit on the Feast of Christ the King Sunday November 22, 10:00 AM Mass. Don't Miss It! Sign up Now! Bring your Family! Bring Your Friends! For Pre-Registration or more information please call George & Maryann McGehrin, 201-933-5983, or email georgemaryann@hotmail.com HUDSON HOSPICE The Hudson Hospice Auxiliary is preparing for their annual Casino Night which will be held at the Casino-Inthe-Park on Friday, November 20, 2009. If you would like to attend and support the work of Hudson Hospice, please speak to Fr. Tom. Listings in their journal are taxdeductible as is a portion of the ticket price. Hudson Hospice assists the terminally ill and their families. The goal of Hudson Hospice is to make the road less lonely. Campaign for Human Development The annual CCHD collection will be taken up in the Archdiocese of Newark the weekend of November 21-22, 2009. Please be generous. SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS Reflect on today s readings. Prepare for next Sunday. This Sunday, November 15 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12:1-3 Heb 10:11-14, 18 Mk 13:24-32 (158) Next Sunday, November 22 34 th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 7:13-14 Rv 1:5-8 Jn 18:33b-37 (167)
November Events at OLC November 14 & 15 - Food Drive to benefit Our Lady of Sorrows Soup Kitchen in Jersey City. Parishioners are asked to bring in canned goods to these weekend masses. November 15 - Gather to Rejoice - A gathering for expectant parents-church Hall- 1:30 PM November 19 - Parish Council Meeting in the rectory 7:30 PM November 21 - Gather to Prepare - Preparation and rehearsal for Baptism for parents and godparents - Church Hall-10:30 AM November 21 - Joint Celebration for the Feasts of Christ the King and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. 1:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration in honor of Christ the King. 2:30 PM - Holy Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Reception follows downstairs at the hall. November 22 - This is OLC at the Church - Church Hall-11:00 AM November 22 - Gather to Celebrate - Baptism of new children Church Hall- 12:30 PM RCIA meets each Sunday at 10:30 A.M. in the rectory Here at OLC we have a weekly goal for our collection of $6,000 per Sunday. Last weekend, November 7/8 there were a total of 434 people who attended Mass. The total collection came to $5,929 (of that amount $2,095 came from parish members making their contributions electronically through Parish Pay). This amount is $71 BELOW our weekly goal of $6,000 per Sunday. Please help our parish reach and even surpass its weekly goal of $6,000. Visit www.olcjc.org and click on JOINING & SUP- PORTING OLC to learn how to make your contribution electronically through Parish Pay. We appreciate all those who act as good stewards of their time & treasure by joining us for Mass in their faithful giving for the collections.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 5:00 pm Rose Piccarillo from Connie & Dennis Piatkowski Sunday, November 15, 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am Peter Kalustian. from Lynn A. Kalustian 12:30 pm Joseph John Mazella from Nicki C. Trilling 7:00 pm People of the Parish Monday, November 16, 2009 12:30 pm Estelle Dygulski from Deborah, Renee & David Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:30 pm Eugene F. Brajczewski from Joseph Trochimczuk Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:30 pm Helen Sawetz from Vicky Listwan Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:30 pm Hubert Kalinowski from Zofia Kalinowska Friday, November 20, 2009 12:30 pm Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Czestochowa from Jacques Magloire Saturday, November 21, 2009 5:00 pm Walter Rzaski from Couchman Family Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:00 am Father Mariusz - 40 th Ann. of Priesthood from Mary Anne Kock & Eddie Bauch 12:30 pm Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Czestochowa from Jacques Magloire 7:00 pm People of the Parish The Sanctuary Candle will be lit for Estelle Dygulski from Grandchildren: Deborah, Renee, Richard & David Bread & Wine will be offered for Charles Lyons from Jesse Kickey To arrange a Mass contact the Parish Office at (201-434-0798) or stop by the Office (120 Sussex Street) Monday - Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Correction We wish to sincerely apologize for a mistake in last week s intentions. The Sanctuary Candle and the Bread & Wine were offered in Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Czestochowa from Jacques Magloire. Attend daily Mass! It will make a difference in your life.
COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: 911132 Our Lady of Czestochowa 120 Sussex Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 PHONE 201-434-0798 CONTACT PERSONS Father Tom Ciba (pastor@olcjc.org) Heath Winborn (winbornh@olcjc.org) SOFTWARE Microsoft Word 2007 Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard PRINTER HP LaserJet 13000 NUMBER OF PAGE SENT 1 through 6 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: October 4, 2009 TRANSMISSION TIME 9:15 am SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please call us to confirm this bulletin is correct. This is the first one being done by the new Pastor, Fr. Tom Ciba. If there is anything wrong with this bulletin, please call be before 5:00 PM, today.