Parish Community Of Our Lady of Lourdes July 16 2017 Mission Statement: The Catholic Community of OLL celebrates the presence of Christ, welcoming all with love and compassion. We encourage all to learn and live the Gospel through worship, prayer and service, with respect for human dignity, as we continue on our spiritual journey. 390 County Road 523, P. O. Box 248, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 P: 908.534.2319 F: 908.534.5670 W: ollwhs.org
Readings: RitualSong #1113 Gathering Song ~ In This Place Your Word Is Planted Text: Delores Dufner, OSB, 2011 by GIA Publications, Inc. Music: STUTTGART, Psalmodia Sacra, 1715 Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-700520. All rights reserved. Responsorial Psalm Text: Psalm 65, 1963, 1993, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; refrain trans. 1969, ICEL Music: Michel Guimont, 1994, GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-700520. All rights reserved. Song at Preparation ~ Seed Scattered and Sown ~ RitualSong #918 Communion Song ~ Christ, Our Peace Text: Marty Haugen Tune: Marty Haugen 2007, GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-700520. All rights reserved. Closing Song ~ I Sing the Mighty Power of God ~ RitualSong #633 Page 2
Clergy PASTOR Very Rev. Leonard F. A. Rusay x 11, pastor@ollwhs.org PASTORAL SUPPORT Rev. Greg Uhrig DEACONS Mr. Charles Paolino and Mr. Al Adolfo Liturgical Celebrations Parish Staff PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Joline Frank x 12, pastoralassociate@ollwhs.org PARISH CATECHETICAL LEADER Nina Forestiere x 17, faithformation@ollwhs.org LITURGICAL MUSIC DIRECTOR James Cole x 19, music@ollwhs.org WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am WEEKDAY LITURGIES 8:30 am except Thursday at 12:00 pm HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Please refer to the Bulletin. Office Hours MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; FRIDAY - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Visitation Hours CHURCH Daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm SACRED HEART CHAPEL Monday to Thursday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm PENANCE Saturday 4:30 to 5:00 pm and by appointment Faith Formation PASTORAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Doreen Budris-Kovacs x 13, parishadmin@ollwhs.org PASTORAL FINANCE ASSISTANT Christine DeLessio x 15, finance@ollwhs.org COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR & PCL ASSOCIATE Bridget Hackman x 14, bulletin@ollwhs.org PASTORAL SECRETARY Madeline Fisher x 21, receptionist@ollwhs.org MAINTENANCE Colman Connolly Spiritual Direction - Individual directed prayer life is offered by our Priests and Pastoral Associate. Charismatic Prayer Group - This prayer community meets Tuesdays at 7:00 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 have actively practiced their faith for at least three months. Members are those who regularly attend Mass and participate in and support the life of the Church. Sacraments Prayer Opportunities 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. Page 3
A Note From Fr. Len Summer time is when the staff at the office takes some well-deserved time off and we address items on our to do list that can only be done when things are a little slower. So what have we done so far? After 14 years, we finally have a garage at the rectory. It isn t a permanent structure but it protects my car from the elements. It will make a big difference this winter dealing with early morning frost and snow. Thanks to a group of Knights who put the canopy together. The second project was to address the area between the parking lot and the rectory. The deer have been decimating the arborvitae, the grounds have been used as a dumping ground for plants and cuttings and many of the older trees are dying. This week Hidden Hollow Acres, a bulletin advertiser, addressed the mess and has given the area new life. Finally, we will be doing a bit of office swapping over the next few weeks. Again, in advance I thank the men of the Knights of Columbus for their strength and advice in making this transition less stressful. What is left on the agenda? Nothing else...for now. Until something breaks, leaks, or falls apart. Thank you, the Body of Christ at Our Lady of Lourdes, for providing us with the resources to be able to accomplish these efforts. Liturgy Journey to God Our personal relationship with God is evolving every day. RCIA is a program where you can explore with us during a period of inquiry to see where God might be calling you to be closer to him! Monday 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday 19 Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-8/Mt 10:34--11:1 Madelyn Foster r/b Vera Cowan The RCIA is intended for: Those who have never been baptized in a faith tradition. Those baptized in a faith tradition other than Catholic. Those baptized Catholic as infants who have been inactive since that time and have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. If you or you know of someone who might be thinking, discerning, or pondering about their faith, RCIA is a wonderful starting point. We begin in September. If you have questions or want to begin the RCIA journey, please contact the parish office at 534-2319. From the Diocese Silver & Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration You are cordially invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Metuchen. Renew your marriage vows with Bishop James F. Checchio at a special Evening Prayer Service in the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen. Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm Application forms may be secured by contacting OLL s parish office or by logging onto the diocesan website: http:// diometuchen.org/marriage-enrichment/. Kindly note that this form can be typed on and printed out but cannot be forwarded. If you wish to keep the information it must be Saved As a Word document in your computer. Forms must be signed by your priest, pastoral minister or deacon and returned to the Family Life Office by the parish office. Application forms will be accepted by the Family Life Office until the deadline for registration, Friday, September 1. A confirmation letter with further details will be sent once your application has been processed. For further information, please call the Family Life Office at 732-562-1990 x 1705 or 4573 / mfonseca@diometuchen.org. Mark Your Calendar! Faith Formation classes begin September 18 & 19. Have you registered? Parishioners visit ollwhs.org. Not a parishioner yet, contact the Parish Office. Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34/ Mt 11:20-24 Robert Leach r/b Vera Cowan The Parish Office will close at 12:30 pm. 7:00 pm Prayer Group, Church Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7/ Mt 11:25-27 The Lendersey Family r/b Jerri & Ray Grimes 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus, Community Hall Page 4
Going On Vacation? Many of our parish families are planning to get away for some summer fun and relaxation in the next few months. We pray that your vacation time will be safe and a source of many happy memories. However, please don t take your parish offering with you. Each summer our parish office struggles to juggle the bills as Sunday offerings decrease significantly. If you find that you tend to forget your envelope more often during the less structured weeks of summer, please consider our electronic giving program. Go to www.ollwhs.org and click on the WeShare link. It s simple! It s safe! And it keeps God at the top of your giving list even when you are away! Faith Formation Catechists Needed for Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Two Catechists for Monday Confirmation Prep Please consider teaching your Catholic faith to our Parish youth. Our Confirmation Prep Program consists of 12 sessions and requires minimal prep work. You will have the support of a very creative Faith Formation staff. Catechists receive free tuition for their children. To volunteer, contact Nina at faithformtion@ollwhs.org or 534-2319 x 17. Faith Formation Summer Office Hours Monday & Tuesday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Faith Formation Office will follow the summer schedule above. If you contact the office outside of that time your message will be returned as soon as possible. If you wish to speak to Nina Forestiere in person please call 534-2319 x 17 to set up an appointment. Thank you. Community Life Rosarian Gift Shop The gift shop is closed for the summer. Should you need anything in the meantime, please contact Ruth Stieh 534-4039 or rastieh@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. The gift shop reopens Sunday, September 10. Enjoy your summer and we will see you in September! Happy Birthday This Week To: Julia Allen, Tyler Kaziska, Christina Kocsi, James Kuo, Jurek Makowiecki, Helen Miller, Ian Neisser, Amy Neumann, Gina Pento, Gale Pluhar, Dolores Pompeo, Michael Rego, Robert Tack, Karen Van Tassel, Mark Walczak, Eric Adams, Stanley Bielen, Esther Cheon, Daniel Doyon, Liliana Fusco, Colette Johnson, Joseph Konya, Virginia Krasovec, Michael Mastroianni, Logan Williamson, Victoria Albanese, Kaitlin Auriemma, Margaret Barbella, Andre Comella, Nestor Crespo, Giovanna De Gennaro, Hope Del Carlo, Samantha Hnidj, Taramarie Malara, Sandra Mastroianni, Shannon More, Donald Moren, Arminda Pastilha, Joseph Pelosi, Rosa Rios, Thomas Andrews, Leon Carrar, Michael Gabriel, Tracey Keegan, Renee Lake, Janusz Legocki, Joseph Marchell, Theresa Menkowski, Lawrence Shendock, Michael Renda, Maureen Vella-McGarrity, David Vernieri, David Wiegand, Carol Briski, Kathy Fawcett, Karen Kostakis, Doreen Kovacs, John Rieche, Richard Sasso, Marianne Smith, Steven Tully, Sonia Weisshaupt, Aurelio Alfonzo, Concetta Bekiarian, Adam DeLessio, David Gervasi, Amanda Harris, Laura Johnson, Helen Miller, Michael Redmond, Todd Adams, Joseph Cassidy, Marissa Deloria, Jonathan Eppler, Joshua Lazar, Christopher Lindgren, Alexandra Magliaro, Julia Magliaro, Marianne Mazzagetti, Thomas Moore, Donald Stieh, Gaspar Tiranno, and Stephanie Tully Thursday 20 Friday 21 Saturday 22 Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27/ Mt 11:28-30 12:00 pm Mass: Joanna Paster r/b The Paster Family 7:00 pm Acquire the Fire, Old Church Hall Ex 11:10--12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc- 18/Mt 12:1-8 Helen Prior r/b Joe & Rosemarie DeGeorge St. Mary Magdalene Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/ Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Dr. Elisa Dulay r/b Diana Ruggieri & Family 5:30 pm Mass: Fr. Len Dominic & Robert Coccio r/b Lenore Coccio Page 5
Compassionate Care and Social Justice Shepherd s Meal s Indoor Picnic, July 28 at 6:30 pm Prepare foods for a neighborhood picnic, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, salads, etc. If you d prefer, come and help out with setup, serving, or cleanup. We begin at 5:00 pm and finish by 8:00 pm. You must contact Peggy DeRossett at maddog124@comcast.net or 806-4920 to inform her of the specific dish you will be preparing or if you are intending to serve. Thank you for your continued support! Everyday Stewardship Over the years I have wasted a lot: a lot of money, a lot of time, and a lot of talent. Sometimes I didn't realize I was wasting these things but, after reflection, I realized I could have done more and accomplished much greater things. Of course, I think that is part of our imperfect humanity. It truly is easier for us to waste our gifts than grow them into something more. The parable of the sower speaks about the word of God that gets planted in our hearts. If the soil of our heart is rich, than the word will grow and change us. If that soil is rocky or full of weeds, the word will lie there without any impact, bearing no fruit. This parable can be applied to living a stewardship way of life as well. As sowers, we have been given the seeds of our time, talent, and treasure. We have a choice of where to plant these gifts. As good everyday stewards, we are called to plant them wisely and prudently. Oftentimes it is not enough to simply give away what we have. We need to discern the best places to sow these gifts so the maximum harvest can grow. This takes prayer, reflection, and study. Without a solid discernment process, we can find ourselves sowing seeds endlessly without much to show for it. But joyful is the person who has used one's gifts wisely, for the bounty of the harvest is great. --Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Support a Worthy Cause Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit is an emergency response unit that specializes in water related events. Whether recovering drowning victims, rescuing people or animals that have fallen through the ice, or evacuating families from floods; GSURU members are always ready to help. We also support the community by providing water-safety training, water-safety at triathlon events, property recovery, and assisting law enforcement in underwater evidence searches. Our dedicated volunteers include highly-skilled divers, boat operators, mechanics and sonar technicians. Headquartered in Milford, NJ, we maintain a variety of boats and equipment that allow us to operate year-round, in the harshest water and weather conditions. Unlike most emergency response agencies, we receive no local, state or federal funding and never charge for our services. Our annual operating expenses are funded solely through fundraising efforts and donations from generous people and businesses in the communities we serve. Your donations will be used for the maintenance of our building, rescue trucks, boats and underwater search equipment. We have existed for over 55 years because we are excellent stewards of the funds that are entrusted to us. Join us at our Seafood Festival Saturday, July 22 at the Clinton ELKS, 211 Sidney Road, Pittstown. It is an all you can eat event lasting from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Purchase tickets by calling: 995-2022, emailing: festival@gsuru.org, or online: www.gsuru.org. For any questions or to make a donation call Gerry Boylan at 246-0610. Visit our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/station68 Sunday, July 23 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16/ Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 Fr. Len People of the Parish 10:30 am Mass: Fr. Greg Anna Thomisser r/b Fred & Werner, Sons Weekly Tithe 5% of next week s collection will be donated to the New Eyes for the Needy. Many Thanks to This Week s Advertiser ~ David Laggini Re/Max Real Estate The Tabernacle Candles Burn in Honor of: Edward Zorsky, Sr. Frank Nicoletti Mary Uhrig The Sacred Heart Candle Burns in Honor of: Frank Clark Page 6