Parish Community of Our Lady of Lourdes J UNE 19 2 016 Mission Statement: The Catholic Community of OLL celebrates the presence of Christ, welcoming all with love and c o m p a s s i o n. W e 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 Phone: 908.534.2319 Fax:908.534.5670 Web: ollwhs.org
Gathering Song ~ Lift High the Cross ~ RitualSong #884 Responsorial Psalm READINGS: RITUALSONG #1106 Text: Psalm 63; Roy James Stewart, 1993, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; refrain trans. 1969, ICEL; Music: Roy James Stewart, 1993 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-700520. All rights reserved. Song at Preparation ~ Take Up Your Cross Text: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877, alt. Tune: O WALY WALY, LM; English; harm. by Martin West, b. 1929 Communion Song ~ One Bread, One Body Text: I Corinthians 10:16; 17, 12:4, Galatians 3:28; the Didache 9; John Foley, SJ, b. 1939 Tune: John Foley, SJ, b. 1939 1978, John B. Foley, SJ, and New Dawn Music Reprinted with permission under license #601171. All rights reserved. Closing Song ~ Praise to You, O Christ Our Savior ~ RitualSong #652 PAGE 2
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 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 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 3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 WEEKDAY Grace DiStefano Cookie & Judith DiStefano SAINT ALOYSIUS GONZAGA Jackie Larem Family WEEKDAY Edward H. Gilbert Debbie Quinn WEEKDAY 12:00 pm Mass: Andrew Yusko Mary Mota NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Lillian Hutchinson Nancy Kadri & Ron WEEKDAY Joseph & Margaret Rovelli Their Children 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Robert Yurgel Dottie Snarke & Son 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl, Library 7:00 pm Prayer Group, Old Church Hall Vacation Bible Camp 7:00 pm Shepherd s Meal, Community Hall 5:30 pm Mass: Frank & Connie Maenza Marion Quartararo 10:30 am Mass: People of the Parish Starfish Food Collection A NOTE FROM FATHER LEN It is always sad when a parish family leaves, but it is even more challenging when they have been actively involved with the community. This past January we said goodbye to Tim Price who was active as a cantor and choir member. Tim moved south to North Carolina to teach elementary music in an economically disadvantaged area. For example, over 70% of the students at his school qualify for school meal support, allowing them to eat 2 meals a day (imagine trying to learn while hungry). Even a simple expense such as a $5 recorder, which for many of us was our first musical instrument, is unreachable for families where acquiring food is even challenging. That lead him to question how he could financially support a school population of over 700 students, giving them the ability to experience music as so many others do. He instituted a non-profit organization entitled, "Ties 4 Tunes." He wears a different tie each day while teaching and then offers them on social media for sale to support funding recorders for all students. Here is where we can help. You can go to Facebook and search for Ties 4 Tunes and for $7 purchase a tie. $5 of every sale goes towards supporting various school music programs. I invite you to consider helping these children witness the generosity and responsibility we have for each other and allow them to experience the love of music. With your tie purchase you will receive a receipt of your donation. Because of the project s non-profit status, a disclaimer has to be presented: This is not a fundraiser for any particular school or district. Funds will be donated to any school in need of instruments. You can also make a donation to Ties 4 Tunes by contacting Tim at ties4tunes@gmail.com. Today is Father s Day, the day of gifting dad a tie. Why not consider one of Tim s Ties 4 Tunes, giving dad and a needy child a great gift. Remember that our summer Mass schedule begins next weekend and will continue through September 4 (Labor Day Weekend.) SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE: Starting NEXT Weekend, June 25 & 26, Saturday Evening: 5:30 pm, Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 am WEEKLY TITHE 5% OF NEXT WEEK S COLLECTION WILL BE DONATED TO SISTERS OF SAINT ELIZABETH. MANY THANKS TO THIS WEEK S ADVERTISER: HUNTERDON DENTAL ESTHETICS. TABERNACLE LAMPS BURN IN HONOR OF: JOSEPH PAUL DELLISANTI ERNEST FRANK DELLISANTI AND CARMELA DELLISANTI SACRED HEART LAMP BURNS IN HONOR OF: JOSEPH ROMANO PAGE 4
ADMINISTRATION AND STEWARDSHIP The form below must be completed and returned to the parish office, no later than July 3, to reserve a Mass in the 2017 Mass Book. Please fill out one form per family or individual and include a payment of $10 per Mass. Please note that this form is for Mass Intentions only, not Sacred Heart or Tabernacle Lamps. All the same policies apply as in years past: A family may request only 3 Masses for an individual per year. Only 1 Mass can be scheduled for a Sunday, and the other 2 must be scheduled for a week day. Only family members may request a specific date for a Mass. MASS INTENTION FORM FOR: REQUESTED BY: DATE & MASS TIME REQUESTED: FOR: REQUESTED BY: DATE & MASS TIME REQUESTED: FOR: REQUESTED BY: DATE & MASS TIME REQUESTED: Your Phone # or Email: Please fill out this form in its entirety and include $10 per Mass. Your request will be honored in the order in which it was received. Forms will not be accepted after July 3. PLEASE PRINT. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DATE RECEIVED: TIME: MAY CONTRIBUTIONS In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord DATE CONTRIBUTIONS RECIPIENT TITHE & ALMS 5/01/2016 5/08/2016 5/15/2016 5/22/2016 5/29/2016 On-Line Second Collection $13,486.50 $11,582.00 $11,389.15 $10,351.50 $ 9,038.01 $18,773.00 SHANNON DALY SCHOLARSHIP FUND FR. ANDREW SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE ALS ASSOCIATION HUNTERDON OUTREACH PROGRAM BROADWAY CARES FAMILY TIES NETWORK, AUTISM SPEAKS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION $674.00 $579.00 $568.00 $518.00 $452.00 $939.00 $2,872.00 TOTAL $74,620.16 $ 6,602.00 LITURGY NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS Monday: 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Psalm 60:3-5, 12-13/Matthew 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kings 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Psalm 48:2-4, 10-11/Matthew 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Psalm 119:33-37, 40/Matthew 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kings 24:8-17/Psalm 79:1-5, 8-9/Matthew 7:21-29 Friday: Isaiah 49:1-6/Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15/Acts of the Apostles 13:22-26/Luke 1:57-66, 80 Saturday: Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Psalm 74:1-7, 20-21/Matthew 8:5-17 NEXT SUNDAY: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21/Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11/Galatians 5:1, 13-18/Luke 9:51-62 PAGE 5
CAVE QUEST VACATION BIBLE CAMP Wednesday and Thursday, June 22 & 23 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday, June 24 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE STARFISH FOURTH OF JULY FOOD COLLECTION The food collection for the Fourth of July food distribution will take place next weekend, June 25 & 26. Please bring items that are appropriate for a picnic, such as baked beans, condiments, snacks, Jello, cookies, and beverages. Other nonperishable items and fresh foods, such as hot dogs and rolls, will also be accepted at this time. Please do not donate food items beyond their "Use by" date. Your help is really needed. Thank you for your continued generosity! SHEPHERD S MEAL, FRIDAY, JUNE 24 AT 6:30 PM Prepare a salad, meal, or dessert. 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! JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY The Year of Mercy is an invitation an invitation to love, kindness, and unbounded generosity. Pope Francis is offering you the opportunity to encounter the incredible mercy of God. Encountering mercy means encountering God. It can transform your life, your relationships, your work, and your ability to embrace and experience all of life. This summer, join Dynamic Catholic on a life-changing journey to rediscover God s incredible mercy and be inspired to share that mercy with others. Sign up today for the Summer of Mercy email program, http://dynamiccatholic.com/ year-of-mercy/ FOURTH OF JULY FOOD BASKETS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tuesday, June 28 6:30 pm People needed to set up Community Hall and move food from pantry. Wednesday, June 29 9:00 am Volunteers to sort food. Thursday, June 30 9:00 am Volunteers to pack non-perishable food. 5:00 pm Volunteers to sort and pack fresh food. 5:30 pm Volunteers needed to deliver food to those unable to pick up. Volunteers to assist those picking up food. PRAYER SHAWLS ARE AVAILABLE May God s grace be upon this shawl, warming, comforting, enfolding and embracing you This is just an excerpt of the prayer used to bless the prayer shawls and lap robes which are handmade by Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Shawl Ministry. Shawls and robes are available for individuals within and outside our parish community. If you, or someone you know is ill, homebound, grieving, or in some way could benefit from the comfort and prayers worked into these beautiful items, please call Joline at the parish office at 534-2319 x 12. SUMMER CHOIR Have you ever thought about singing in the Adult Choir, but couldn t come to all those pesky rehearsals? Try the summer choir! Just come on Sundays starting in June and join in song with other choir members. Email Jim Cole at music@ollwhs.org for more info. COMMUNITY LIFE THE ROSARIAN GIFT SHOP Looking for a gift? The gift shop has the perfect selection of housewarming, military send off, new driver, graduation, and new apartment gifts. If there is something you need that we don t stock, we can order it! Please plan on two weeks for special orders to ensure on-time delivery. For further information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ruth Stieh at 534-4039/ rastieh@gmail.com. Thank you for your support. PAGE 6