IN MEMORY~ His Lord said to him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your Lord. Saturday January 21, 2017 9am- Rev. John McGovern by Rose Marie Campano 5:30pm- Angelo Yannotta by Karen Simonelli and family Sunday January 22, 2017 7:30am- Anton Delia by Lee and Lynne Scarfone 9:30am- Angelo Yannotta by Vic and Andrea Richel 11:30am- Mildred Racioppi by John and Annette McNamara and family Monday January 23, 2017 9am- Vincent Venezia by Nick and Adeline DeFronzo Tuesday January 24, 2017 9am- Julia Delaney by the Newman family Wednesday January 25, 2017 9am- Rose and Joseph Del Duca by Nadine and Bob Tokash Thursday January 26, 2017 9am- Leon Ciferni by Carol Pankuck Friday January 27, 2017 9am- Domenico Califano by Rosario Cifelli Saturday January 28, 2017 9am- Ernest Gerdts by Bob and Winnie Bozzomo 5:30pm- Ernest Gerdts by Marie and John Hack Sunday January 29, 2017 7:30am- Dick Hodshon by Grace Hodshon 9:30am- Eugene Lue by the Lue and Bokhari families 11:30am- Ernest Gerdts by Tom and Catherine Solfaro If you have experienced the death of a loved one, please contact the rectory office. We will include his/her name in our weekly prayers. To receive gluten free hosts at Mass contact the rectory. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY ~ Andrew James Giambalvo Lance Corporal U.S. Marine Corp, Michael Russo Jr. Captain U.S. Army, William C. Toft Captain U. S. Army, Craig Brzeczkowski Spc., Nicholas Ragazzo, John Ninivaggi, U.S. Army LTJG, Patrick R. Smith U.S. Coast Guard, Army Ranger Nicholas Ragazzo and John Manganiello U.S. Coast Guard. Keep them in your prayers to recognize their sacrifice. THIS WEEKEND IN OUR PARISH Coat drive benefitting St. Joseph s Soup Kitchen. Please bring your clean coats to the Upper Church parking lot after all Sunday Masses. Thank you for your help in keeping others warm Protecting God s Children Sunday January 22 nd at 1:30 pm. All volunteers who work with youth and vulnerable adults are required to attend this every three years. Registration is required. Register by clicking the Safe Environment icon on the parish website. Can t make our training? Sign up for a session in another location via the link on the parish website Homeless Ministry Prayer Service There is a Homeless Ministry Prayer Service at 5 PM on Sunday, January 22, in the cafeteria as we begin our week of hosting the Homeless. All are welcome. THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH There are no Religious Education Classes on Sunday, January 22 nd, Monday, January 23 rd and Wednedsay, January 25 th. RECONCILIATION- is celebrated each Saturday from 4-5 pm and Monday from 7-8 pm in the cry room of the Upper Church. BUTTERFLIES Tuesdays at 10am in room 2H. ADULT BIBLE STUDY-- Prophets : Messengers of God s Mercy - Tuesdays - 7-9 pm, Room 2D in the school building.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Tuesdays after 9 am Mass. DIVINE MERCY Fridays after 9 am Mass. MOMS MINISTRY Wednesday, January 25 th. Discipline for All Ages: Creating and enforcing boundaries for our children, no matter how young or old they are, is a must. It can also feel overwhelming. The good news? We re in this together! This session gives moms practical tips on how to create and stick with boundaries. Change in location!!! Join us in 2H of the school at 9:30am. DEAR HEARTS Thursdays at 10 am in room 2H. THE HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE is a time to come together to pray before the Blessed Sacrament for human dignity, marriage and religious freedom. The Holy Hour is an annual event, which is an observance of a Day of Prayer and Penance. We invite everyone to come to the Holy Hour for Life here at Little Flower to pray for the inherent dignity of all human life from conception to natural death Thursday, January 26 at 7pm in the Little Church. FOOD PANTRY Fridays 12-2 pm & Saturdays 9-11 am. Visit our food pantry page at www.lfbhnj.org to volunteer, to see a list of stocked items or to donate online. PRAYER CHAIN If you are in need of prayers, for any reason, call the rectory with your request or email: prayerchain.lf@gmail.com NEXT WEEKEND IN OUR PARISH Children s Liturgy of the Word We are excited to bring back our Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:30am Mass beginning January 29 th. After the opening prayer, all children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the group. Led by parent volunteers, the children will learn about Scripture, do activities and discuss how the Gospel relates to their own lives before returning to their families for the rest of Mass. No need to pre-register, just attend the 9:30am Mass and listen for the invitation to come forward. Blessing of the Throats After all Masses January 28 th and 29 th. On Friday, February 3, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise. Before being martyred, he is said to have healed a boy who was choking. Today, in living out part of our mission to pass on our Catholic traditions, we offer a blessing through the intercession of St. Blaise, as a sign of God s protection and love for us as well as those who are sick. You are invited to come forward at the conclusion of all Masses for the blessing. Please join us for a Going Home Town Hall sessions after each Mass the weekend of January 28 and 29 in the Church. LITTLE FLOWER NEWS Bring Communion to Others Each week, parishioners bring Communion to over a hundred people who are unable to attend Sunday Masses. Our Eucharistic Visitors say that the friendships they form, although a little uncomfortable at first, allow them to gain so much from the relationships. The parish has individuals and nursing homes that need Communion brought to them. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity, which may work with your schedule. Our Eucharistic visitors must be mandated Eucharistic Ministers. If you are interested in helping, have questions, or would like to be trained and mandated, please contact Margaret Manning in the rectory or email: pastoral110.lf@gmail.com Days of Reflection for Ministries Our days of reflection continue for all those involved in our ministries as an opportunity to come together to pray and to discover how your ministry is a blessing to you. Each session will focus on a particular type of ministry, but anyone is welcome to any of the sessions. Margaret Manning will lead prayers, provide a brief presentation and allow time for small group and large group conversations within a casual, relaxed atmosphere. All sessions are held in the cafeteria with light refreshments. Please RSVP to Margaret Manning or contact her with any questions: pastoral110.lf@gmail.com Saturday, Feb. 11 th 9:30am-12:00pm Education/teaching ministries Sunday, March 26 th 1:00pm-3:30pm Prayer/devotion/support group ministries
MINISTRY NEWS Bereavement Support Group Late Winter/Early Spring 2017 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Brochures are available in the literature rack in the back of both the Little and the Upper Church or may be found on our parish website www.lfbhnj.org. Healing the Grieving Heart: The Journey After the Death of a Loved One, a FREE of charge eight-week support group will be held from 1-2:30 pm on Tuesdays, starting February 7 th through March 28 th in room 1H of the school building. Licensed professional counselor, Jeanne Marie Mirabella, MA, LPC, NCC will facilitate the course. ALL are welcome to attend regardless of church affiliation. Registration information can also be found on our website lfbhnj.org. You may register by email to Mariana Terrezza or Maria Politano at bereavement.lf@gmail.com or by calling Mariana at 908-665-9056. Support Group for the Divorced and Separated Are you separated or divorced? Do you know someone who is? Little Flower s Divorced and Separated Ministry is offering a twelve week support group designed to provide comfort and healing before, during, and after the divorce process. The group will meet on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm beginning February 15 and will continue through May 10. The program features video presentations from The Catholic s Divorce Survival Guide followed by discussion. Some of the topics covered are: Finding Strength and Help, Getting through Your Anger, Learning to Forgive, Handling Money Wisely, and Relearning How to Date. The group is open to all denominations. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please consult the church s website www.lfbhnj.org, contact divorceministry.lf@gmail.com or call the church office at 908-464-1585. Jen Merriman thanks the Decorating Dream team for their help with Advent, Taize Prayer, and Christmas Decorating: Ellen Barter, Maureen Pergola, Ray Mytrowitz, Sally Mytrowitz, Kelly Manieri, Jeanne Kim, and Dennis Kim. Homeless Ministry Our Family Promise homeless guests arrive this weekend and there are still some opportunities to serve our guests for our Safe Environment compliant* volunteers. The homeless ministry sign-up links are on the ministry sign-ups page on our parish website (www.lfbhnj.org). Most volunteer positions will only require about 2 hours of your time. * The Archdiocesan Safe Environment Policy requires that all adult volunteers directly serving youth and vulnerable adults complete a volunteer application, submit to a background check, agree to abide by the Archdiocesan Policies and Code of Ethics and attend the Protecting God s Children Workshop. See the Safe Environment section on the parish website for details. Only those volunteers who have complied with these requirements may directly serve our homeless ministry guests. For further information, contact the homeless ministry at this email address, homelessministry.lf@gmail.com, or call Tony Campasano at 908-665-1573 AROUND TOWN A THANK YOU FROM ST. JOSEPH SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER Thanks so much to all who coordinated the Giving Tree project and to those who donated new clothing, toys, food and monetary girfts at Christmas time. We were very inspired by your great generosity! You made it possible for many people to enjoy a wonderful holiday. May this new year bring you God s blessings of peace, love,and joy! Sister Jacinta Fernandes and Staff EYEGLASSES FOR THE NEEDY The Knights of Columbus, Summit Council (New Providence, Summit and Berkeley Heights) collects used eyeglasses. Donations may be dropped in the box at the rectory during business hours. The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Open House Pre-K to Grade 8 Catholic Elementary School with before and after care on premises, full-day kindergarden, STEM intergrated, and sports teams. Open House on Sunday, January 29 th 10am 12:30pm and Tuesday, January 31 st 9:00am 11:00am. For more information visit www.theacademyolp.org
Presentation by Dorothy Day s Co-Worker-- 7:30 pm on February 6 th Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence By any measure, Dorothy Day lived a fascinating life. She was a journalist, activist, single mother, convert, Catholic laywoman, and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. Taking the gospels to heart, Dorothy Day lived among the poor, challenging both church and state to build a better world for all people. Steeped in prayer, the liturgy, and the spiritual life, she was jailed repeatedly for protesting poverty, injustice, and war. Through it all, she created a sense of community and remained down-to-earth and humanly approachable. To have known Dorothy Day was to have experienced not only her charm and humanity, but the purposefulness of her life. Patrick Jordan, who knew her personally, will discuss some of the hallmarks of Day's fascinating life and the spirit her adventure inspires. Patrick Jordan is a former managing editor of The Catholic Worker. He and his wife Kathleen were associated with Dorothy Day from 1968 until her death in 1980. From 1984 until 2012, Jordan was an editor at Commonweal magazine. He serves on the advisory board of the Dorothy Day Guild. We look forward to seeing you on February 6 th. On Mission with Christ in the Real World of our Daily Lives-- All are welcome to the Parish Mission at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Short Hills on February 13-15, 2017 On Mission with Christ in the Real World of our Daily Lives with Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ. Fr. Leonard comes to us from Australia. He is an author and lectures on faith and culture all over the world. Topics: Monday: A Sane Approach to Catholic Tradition and Devotion Tuesday: Nine Steps to Making Better Choices for My Life Wednesday: Where the Hell is God? Holding to Faith through the Tough Times Presentation Times Morning: after the 9:00 AM Mass Evening: 7-8:15PM Child care is available after the morning and evening sessions. Please join us for this exciting event! For more information and to RSVP, please call Sr. Donna at 973-376-1960 x. 3501 Email: srdonna@stroseshorthills.org OPENING OF THE 2018 MASS INTENTION BOOK Our Book of Mass Intentions opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10 AM in the rectory The Mass Schedule is: Monday Friday 9:00 AM Saturday 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM In order to accommodate as many parishioners as possible, we remind you that Only three Mass intentions per parishioner will be allowed on the day the Mass Book opens (Jan 25th). Please be mindful that there is a limited number of Masses to be shared by the entire parish. The Mass book fills quickly so we are asking that you limit yourself to five weekend Mass intentions for the year 2017. Only those confined to the home should make requests by phone (908-464-1585) These requests will be tentatively recorded after those of parishioners making requests in person. These requests will be confirmed in the Mass Book upon receipt of the stipend offering. The requested Mass stipend offering remains ten dollars. Checks should be made out to The Church of the Little Flower IN CASE OF SNOW, AND THE GOVERNOR DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY, THE MASS BOOK WILL OPEN - Wednesday, February 1, 2017