Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church

PARISH OFFICE
50 Van Winkle Place
732-968-5555
Fax: 732-968-5959
E-mail - [email protected]
Web: www.olfparish.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
50 Van Winkle Place
732-968-5555
Fax: 732-968-5959
Ms. Jeanette Horai - Director
Mrs. Sue Ellen Bibby - Assistant
DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC
Mrs. Jean Lyons
732-968-5555, ext. 1111
HOLY MASS
Weekend:
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM
& 5:00 PM
Filipino Mass - Every 4th Sunday of the
month at 2:00 PM in the church
Weekdays:
Mon., Wed. & Fri: 7:00 & 9:00 AM
Tues. & Thurs:
7:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM
Holy Days of Obligation:
7:00 PM (Vigil);
7:00, 9:00 AM; 12:00 & 7:00 PM
PENANCE & RECONCILIATION
Saturday:
4:00-4:45 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00-6:45 PM
BAPTISM
1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:00 PM
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
Tuesdays at 6:50 PM
EXPOSITION OF THE HOLY
EUCHARIST
Everyday (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
HOLY SAVIOR ACADEMY
a Middlebrook Deanery School 149 South Plainfield Avenue,
South Plainfield -1-908-822-5890, ext.6
Our Lady
of Fatima
Fatima
501 NEW MARKET RD., PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
Rev. Arlindo Paul Da Silva - Pastor
Rev. Herbert J. Stab - Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Virgilio T. Tolentino - Parochial Vicar
Rev. Louis A. Mattina - In Residence
Rev. A. David Chalackal, C.M.I. - In Residence
Deacons: Mr. Stanley Lorenc, Mr. Lawrence Reilly, Mr. William Rider
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
a. Pre-Baptism program (Infant Baptisms) (SEE FRONT OF BULLETIN)
b. RCIA (Adult Baptism) Unbaptized adults wishing to join the Catholic Church are invited to attend inquiry
sessions leading up to acceptance into the Order of the Catechumenate.
Adults who have been validly baptized and wish to complete their Christian initiation within the context of
the Catholic faith community by the reception of the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation are welcome
to experience the catechumenate process with those adults who are preparing for Baptism.
c. Adults who have already received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist within the context of the
Catholic faith community, and who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation must be active and
participating members of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. They must also attend the instructional session in
preparation for the reception of the sacrament upon the recommendation of the pastor.
d. For children of grade school age, preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and
Confirmation is at least a two-year process.
e. Persons wishing to sponsor candidates for the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and those wishing
to witness the sacrament of Matrimony, must present a statement of eligibility for sponsorship from their
pastor. In order to receive such a statement, one must be at least 16 years of age, a fully initiated member of
the Catholic Church, and an active and participating member of his/her parish faith community.
MONDAY – OCTOBER 5, 2015
7:00AM + Geraldine Petit-Clair r/o Son - Alfred
9:00AM + For Members Inscribed on Memorial
Plaque
TUESDAY – OCTOBER 6,, 2015
7:00AM + Grace Cullinan r/o Betty Lockwood
7:00PM + Raymond Harcar Jr. r/o DeLair Family
& Parents Raymond & Lucille Harcar
WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 7, 2015
7:00AM + Lin McQuade r/o Dave & Connie
Sprayberry
9:00AM + Adelheid Fischer r/o George &
Roberta Maurer
THURSDAY – OCTOBER 8, 2015
7:00AM + Antoinetta Palazzo r/o Sandra
Lanzetta
7:00PM + Frank Romeo r/o Mom & Dad
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 9, 2015
7:00AM For the Intentions of Priests &
Deacons of Our Lady of Fatima
r/o Knights to Columbus
9:00AM + Deceased Members Castillo Family
r/o Marzo Family
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 10, 2015
8:00AM For the Intentions of Francisco
Bundoc (Birthday) r/o June Bundoc
5:00PM + Helena Crawford r/o David
Chmielewski
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 11, 2015
RESPECT LIFE
7:00AM + Andrew Keenan r/o Betty Lockwood
8:30AM + Joseph Buck r/o Kathy Hand
10:00AM + Jean Hodulik (4th Anniversary) r/o
Husband & Family
11:30AM + Kenneth Freer r/o Matt & Jackie
Phelan, Ezio DeAcutis r/o Judy
Freer, Paul Vescuso r/o Anita
Martin & Children’s Choir, Paul
Vescuso r/o Ed & Jean Lyons
5:00PM + Grace Cullinan r/o Bill & Joan
Schneider
SANCTUARY LAMP IN CHURCH
BURNING THIS WEEK FOR:
FRANK ROMEO r/o Mom & Dad
SANCTUARY LAMP IN CHAPEL (Parish
Center) BURNING THIS WEEK FOR:
IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE LORD
r/o Catherine Culpepper
VOTIVE CANDLES IN CHAPEL BURNING THIS
WEEK FOR:
FOR THE INTENTIONS OF STEVE & MARY
GIORDANO r/o Daughter & Son-In-Law
FOR THE INTENTIONS OF SUE ELLEN BIBBY
(BIRTHDAY) r/o Marva
HELEN HEANEY r/o Tom & Agnes Perry
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Blessed Sacrament has been brought over to
the Adoration Chapel in the Parish Center. If you
would like to have the Sanctuary Candle lit in
either the Church or the Chapel in the name of a
loved one please call 732-968-5555 ext. 1104 or
just stop into the office.
50/50 RAFFLE: Tickets are
$5.00 each & are available from
Captains or at the Parish Office.
The prize is 50% of the proceeds.
Winner Of September 50/50 Was
Gregory Sylvester
Who Was The Lucky Winner Of $442.50.
Joseph Capasso Sold The Winning Ticket
Remember You Can’t Win If You Don’t
Purchase A Ticket.
ALTAR FLOWERS: For our Church are always
a welcome gift, a means of thanksgiving, or a
special way to remember an important event of
life or death.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED WITH US YET??
Flowers for the Altar: Can be arranged by
calling the Parish Office at 732-968-5555, ext
1104. The donation is $75.00.
If not, please do so as soon possible! It is not only
quite painless but also very necessary if we are to
know how we can better serve your needs while you
are with us. It also saves everyone from the
embarrassing moments that will inevitably occur:
Flowers That Are Located On The
Altar This Week-End Are
“IN MEMORY OF DECEASED
ROSARIANS”
PARISHES REQUIRE CERTIFICATES OF
SPONSORSHIP FOR GODPARENTS & CONFIRMATION
SPONSORS. THESE WILL BE ISSUED ONLY TO
THOSE WHO ARE CONFIRMED CATHOLICS;
REGISTERED IN OUR PARISH, REGULAR
PARTICIPANTS AT MASS, VALIDLY MARRIED IN THE
CHURCH (IF APPLICABLE). IT IS DIFFICULT TO HAVE
TO REFUSE ANYONE BUT IT HAS HAD TO BE DONE
AT TIMES (AND IT IS NEVER EASY TO DO OR TO ACCEPT).
YOU SHOULD BE REGISTERED WITH THE PARISH AT
LEAST SIX MONTHS BEFORE WE CAN GIVE YOU A
CERTIFICATE TO BECOME A SPONSOR.
We look forward to meeting you.
SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS
Catherine
Herrle,
Suzanne
Hanselmann, John Rescigno, Elia
Maceren, June Cilento,Mark &
Freddy
Monzeglio,
Estrella
Crisostomo, Theresa Simon, Stephen Giordano,
Vincent Cannata, Patricia MiIller, Diane Mazro,
Aloysius Mueller, Agnes Perry, Medardo Casino,
Eileen McClelland, Irene Opitz, Frank White,
Sam Clark, Cheryl Izzo, David Camara, Joseph
Kovalchick III, Camille Aceto, Pat Lant, Beverly
Copeland, Edward Waga, MaryLou & Walter
Pine, Minyi & Weichung Shih, Jessica Dassaro,
Robert Fallon, Ruth Necco, Robert Walsh, Diane
Diemer, Marie Thebaud, Kelle Flynn, Joseph
Fay, Judy Di Leo, Rosalito Lim, Raymond
Heaney, Darren Jemark Lee, Christina Viso,
Arianna Fottis & Brianna De Dario, Manuela
Cruz, William Alan Richardson, George Matey,
Eileen Merkovsky, James Lettieri, Patricia
Villaneuva,
John
Sentiwany,
Richard
Klimkiewicz, Frances Reilly.
IN PRAYER
FOR THOSE WHO SERVE
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Please Note: Names of the sick recommended
to our prayers will remain in the bulletin for one
month. If you wish their names to remain
beyond that time, please call the Parish Office.
A name is only added to the sick list if called in
by a family member.
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CPO James Adamiak, Jr.–Naval Station Earle, NJ
SSGT Richard Atkins, Jr. – Japan
LCPL Jhordan Baque – Libya
RCT. Kyle Bickerton, Parris Island, SC
CAPT Chad Fitzgerald – Hawaii
SSGT Jason Hernandez - Maryland
Chaplain MAJ Timothy J. Hirten–McGuire A.F.B., NJ
SA Daniel Hodulik – San Diego, CA
LCDR Peter Ketterer – Reserves
Chaplain LT COLONEL Stuart King – Reserves
Scott A.F.B., Illinois
Chaplain CAPT Louis A. Mattina – Reserves
Joint Base - McGuire – Dix – Lakehurst, NJ
2LT Ronald Medina – Ft. Hood, Texas
MAJ Antonio Martinez – Ft. Dix, NJ
ET2 David Miller - USS Fort Worth
LT. Wilford Sa-Onoy – Coast Guard Reserves
SSGT Timothy Spring – Camp Lejeune, NC
Army Ranger Bridger Van Ness – Lithuania
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: CCD
classes will begin the week of October
4th. Letters with all pertinent information
were mailed in mid-September.
WEDNESDAY
CYM 7/8 Grade Girls Tryouts - 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
CYM 7/8 Grade Boys Tryouts – 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
Italian Class - 7:30 p.m. – Fr. McGivney Room
Charismatic Prayer Meeting – 7:45 p.m. –
Blessed Margaret Castello Room
Men’s Basketball – 8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. – gym
MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK:
SUNDAY
Rosary Altar Communion Sunday –
8:30 a.m. - Church
C.C.D. – 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – School
(Education Center)
RCIA – Blessed Margaret Castello Room
Adult Choir sings at 11:30 a.m. Mass
Baptisms – 1:00 p.m. – Church
Line Dancing –
1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Auditorium
Kalahi Basketball –
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Gym
Youth Group Meeting – 6:00 p.m. - Cafeteria
Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. – Church – Fr. Halbing
Holy Hour for Religious Freedom –
7:00 p.m. – Adoration Chapel
THURSDAY
Rosary Makers Guild – 1:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Cottolengo Room
CYM 3/4 Boys & Girls Tryouts – 5:30 – 7:00
p.m.
Cub Scouts – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Cafeteria
Choir Practice– 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Church
Badminton Club –8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. -Gym
FRIDAY
Jr. Legion of Mary–
5:30 p.m. – Fr. McGivney Room
Basketball 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Gym
Eucharistic Ministers Training –
7:00 p.m. - Church
Spanish Prayer Group-7:00 p.m. - Blessed
Margaret Castello Room
7:30 p.m. Mass – St. Lorenzo Ruiz
Charismatic Prayer Meeting –
8:00 p.m. – Fr. McGivney Room
Basketball–8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.–Gym
MONDAY
C.C.D. 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – School
7th & 8th Grade C.C.D. –
7:00 to 8:15 p.m. – School
Kalahi Volleyball – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. –
Gym (Recreation Center)
Baptism Parents – 7:30 p.m. –
St. Joseph Cottolengo Room
World Apostolate of Fatima –
7:30 p.m. – Fr. McGivney Room
RCIA – 7:30 p.m. – Blessed Margaret Castello
Room
Badminton Club - 8:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
– 9:00- 3:00 p.m. Cafeteria
Kalahi Basketball
8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Gym (Rec. Center)
SUNDAY
C.C.D. – 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. –
School (Education Center)
RCIA – Blessed Margaret Castello Room
Children sing at 10:00 a.m. Mass
Adult Choir sings at 11:30 a.m. Mass
Line Dancing – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Auditorium
Marriage Celebration Day –
Special Prayer Service 2:30 p.m. –
Church – Social to follow in Cafeteria
Kalahi Basketball – 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gym
Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.–Church – Fr. Halbing
Holy Hour for Religious Freedom – 7:00 p.m.
Adoration Chapel
TUESDAY
Senior Citizens – 1:30 p.m. - Cafeteria
Children’s Choir Practice –
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Church
Boy Scouts - 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. – Cafeteria
CYM 5/6 Grade Girls Tryouts –
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
CYM 5/6 Grade Boys Tryouts –
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Legion of Mary – 7:30 p.m. –
Fr. McGivney Room
Men’s Basketball – 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. - Gym
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PAYMENTS AND
DONATIONS: Please use the blue envelope
marked “Capital Campaign” to make payments
on pledges and to make new or additional
donations toward the renovation of the Church.
These envelopes are available at the entrances
of the church and chapel. They have also been
included in the mailing sent to our parishioners
who use our regular offertory envelopes. There
are no second or special collections for the blue
envelopes. They may be placed in the collection
basket, mailed or dropped off at Parish Center at
anytime. Also, for those who prefer, On-Line
Giving is available for electronic transfer
payments and donations. Please see our parish
website
at
www.olfparish.org
for
more
information.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The following items are available for sponsorship
on a weekly basis. They may be sponsored in
honor of a loved one, living or deceased, or to
commemorate an anniversary or special event.
CHURCH
Sanctuary Lamp (next to Tabernacle)
Flower Arrangement
(by the Tabernacle or in front of the Altar)
2 Flower Arrangements (by the Crucifix)
2 Flower Arrangements
(by the Blessed Mother statue)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL
Sanctuary Lamp
4 Votive Candles
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
WE ARE A TITHING PARISH FOLLOWING
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
September 27, 2015
September 28, 2014
$13,705.00
$14,531.00
Average Weekly Envelope Collection $26.97
Comment: “When I pay God breathes in me”
Pope Francis
MARRIAGE CELEBRATION DAY
Sunday – October 11, 2015 – 2:30 P.M.
Special Prayer Service
Light Reception To Follow In Cafeteria.
Stop In To Parish Office If You Need An Application
Form.
Pastors Comment: “We are all blessed by
God, not a select few, we are ALL blessed.
Thank you to those who have recognized
Your gift and have reached out to share it
generously with others. May we each come
to this realization and give God the thanks
by the way we live.”
THE OLF GALA AT THE PINES
Saturday – November 14th – 7:00 p.m.
Pines manor – 2085 Lincoln highway (route 27) –
Edison –
Scripture: “God can multiply His favor among
You so that you may always enough of every
thing and even a surplus for good works.”
Ticket price - $70.00
Featured speaker – Fr. Andrew Apostoli
Program: cocktail hour, cash bar, featured
speaker, formal sit-down dinner, live musical
entertainment – dancing
Hebrews 13:16
Ad journal space available, for pricing call
Cora at 732-968-5555 ext. 1109
To Benefit the Renovation of Our Lady of Fatima Church.
HERITAGE DAY
Sunday – November 22nd
11:30 A.M. Mass
Luncheon 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. – Cafeteria
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BILL-PAY: Did you know that individuals can
arrange with their bank to make automatic check
payments to our church and other charitable
institution? Many of our parishioners use BillPay, a free, convenient and hassle free way to
make contributions toward the weekly offertory
and/or the Parish Capital Campaign. To learn
more, contact your bank and ask them about BillPay.
INCOME & EXPENSES FOR THE WEEK OF
September 22, 2015 to September 28, 2015
INCOME AND EXPENSES – Church, Parish
Center, Rectory & Education-Recreation
Center:
“FOR THE HONOR OF OUR LADY
AND THE GLORY OF GOD”
INCOME:
Mass Collections & online giving
Rental
Religious Education
OLF Gift Card Program
Monthly Flea Market
Donations
All other income
Total Income
PRAY FOR GOD’S BLESSING THROUGH THE
INTERCESSION OF SAINT ANN
WE’VE INSTALLED THE STATUE OF SAINT ANN,
MOTHER OF MARY AND GRANDMOTHER OF JESUS.
Through the intercession of Saint Ann to whom this
campaign is dedicated, may we face the challenges
of our undertaking with courage, cooperation and
generosity.
$13,705
1,295
5,239
1,150
659
230
773
$23,051
EXPENSES - Church, Parish Center, Rectory
And Education-Recreation Center
Payroll
$13,059
Diocesan School Assessment
5,800
Weekend Ministry Assistance
1,250
Religious Education
346
All other Expenses
2,727
Total Expenses
$23,182
Expenses over Income
( 131)
For the Honor of Our Lady and the
Glory of God
Monies Pledged
$1,919,394.37
Pledges Received
$ 854,141.18
(includes on-line giving)
14,931.68
(Note a positive correction of $4,056.12)
Total of all monies received $1,148,845.80
INCOME AND EXPENSES-Church Renovation
INCOME:
Money received last week
Cash & Checks
$7,761.28
Online Giving
$ 625.00
Total Received
$8,386.28
Church & Chapel Donations
$
0.00
Capital Campaign Money Received $8,386.00
Total Renovation Income
$8,386.00
EXPENSES:
Church & Chapel Renovation Expense $ 0.00
Total Expenses
$ 0.00
YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER
You are invited to begin your Fall season and
Christmas shopping early this year and at the
same time support our parish by purchasing
items either online or by catalog from Yankee
Candle. The parish will receive 40% of the
sales. Online sales will be available as of
August
16.
Log
on
to
yankeecandlefundraising.com. Items from the
Fall and Holiday Collection catalog are available for
this sale. The customer number to be used for your
order is 99689600. Catalogs will be available at the
parish center and placed in the bulletin in the
upcoming weeks. The sale will continue until
October 11, 2015. All completed catalog orders will
be due by October 19. Checks are to be made out to
Our Lady of Fatima Church. All monies are due at
the time the order is placed. The catalog orders
should be returned to the parish center or placed in
collection basket attention Roberta Maurer. Please
contact Roberta with questions at 732-245-9124 or by
email at [email protected].
Thank you in
advance for your support.
BE PART OF OUR FAMILY ALBUM
The Lifetouch photography studio and
photo viewing center will be set up in our
cafeteria for easy access for all on
Tuesday, October 27th to Saturday, October 31st.
Photo Hours: Weekdays 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. –
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PLEASE ALLOW
ONE HOUR FOR YOUR PHOTO SESSION! Photos
will be taken in cafeteria. The Feed the Need
outreach program will benefit our local FISH
organization.Please consider taking part in this
service being provided to you and your family. This
is the first time in the 67 year history of Our Lady of
Fatima Church that a parish family album is being
planned. Please help make it a success. Each
parish family will receive a free 8X10 photo and a
free parish family album. Please check our website,
www.olfparish.org to schedule your appointment
online or call Cora Verdadero at 732-968-5555 ext.
1109 for assistance with scheduling an appointment
for September 22nd through September 26th.
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CHOIRS WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS
St. Augustine tells us that “those
who sing, pray twice.” If you like to
sing and want to “pray twice,” come
join one of the OLF choirs. Both the
Adult Choir and the Children’s Choir
are welcoming new members. The Adult Choir
rehearses on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. in the Church and sings at the 11:30 a.m.
Mass on Sundays. The Children’s Choir (ages 3
to 8) rehearses on Tuesdays from 4:40 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. in the Church. They sing at the 10:00
a.m. Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the
month. Please call Jean Lyons at 732-642-6747
for further information.
THANK YOU – The Rosary Altar Society would
like to express our heartfelt THANKS to everyone
who supported our Flower Sale on September 25th
& 26th. May Jesus and Our Blessed Mother Bless
You!
Please join the Rosarians at their monthly
meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in
the cafeteria following the 7:00 p.m. Mass.
ATTENTION LECTORS:
Please pick up your 2016 Lector Workbooks in the room
on your left as you enter the Church. They have your
names on them.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH SENIOR
CITIZENS CLUB INVITES Anyone, age 55 or
older to join the OLFC Senior Citizens Club which
meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
in the Cafeteria - Parish Recreation Center.
REMINDER: When attending the meeting please
bring FOOD FOR FISH. Call Betty Schick –
President at 908-625-5227 for information or
questions.
HOLY HOUR FOR RELIGIOUS
FREEDOM
&
PERSECUTED
CHRISTIANS: A Holy Hour for
Religious Freedom will be held
every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the Eucharistic
Adoration Chapel. Participants will be invited to
silently pray the rosary and other special prayers
for the intentions of Christians world-wide who
are being persecuted for their faith.
LINE DANCING: Every 1st, 2nd & 5th
Sundays of the month. 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. in the Gym (Recreation
Center) with Fr. Virgil Tolentino.
Open to all ages. Donation of $5.00 or more per
person. Refreshments available for purchase. For
information contact Cora at 732-968-5555 ext.
1109.
Fr. Paul has been able to purchase the hard to
get books on “THE LIFE AND DEVOTION TO
SAINT ANN” – Mother of Mary and
Grandmother of Jesus. These books can be
bought in the Parish Center for $8.00.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA LAZARUS MINISTRY:
Since January, the Lazarus Ministry
of Our Lady of Fatima Parish has
ministered to thirty-six families of
deceased parishioners. “The harvest is plenty but
the laborers are few Mt. 9:38.” Please consider
joining us in this rewarding ministry. For further
information, please call Sharon at 732-752-4979.
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW
SOMEONE WHO…Has expressed an interest in
becoming Catholic? Was baptized Catholic as a
child but has not celebrated the Sacraments of
Eucharist and Confirmation? We offer an
opportunity to come together in a small group to
learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the
teachings, the experience of Church. And on
building a close personal relationship with Christ as
we prepare individuals to celebrate the
Sacraments
of
Baptism,
Eucharist
and
Confirmation during the Easter season. There are
separate sessions for children or youth. You are
welcome to participate in the process with your
questions, insights and your faith story in a warm
accepting setting. For more information contact
Bill Fennelly at 732-754-4214 or e-mail:
[email protected]
FISH: URGENT NEED
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Work at home, returning calls from
potential
clients
and
scheduling
appointments.
Hands-on training is
provided by our telephone Chairperson.
Volunteers work 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. one day
per month. Some additional days when needed.
To learn more, please call the Fish Hotline at
732-356-0081, and leave a message for Debbie.
VAN DRIVERS & RIDE-ALONG HELPERS
should be at least 18 years of age,
and able to lift 50 pounds. People
who can commit to a regular
schedule and those who can be
called to fill in as required are both needed. To
learn more, please call the Fish Hotline, 732356-0081, and leave a message for Lisa.
NEEDED FOOD ITEMS: Powdered
milk, coffee, tea, Cocoa, Dried beans,
Barley, hot cereals without sugar, high
protein cereals, canned fruit and juices.
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The next Fishes and Loaves Café will be
Friday, OCTOBER 16th from
5:00PM – 7:00PM in the cafeteria.
If you would like to participate in this ongoing
ministry, please contact Arlene Sroczynski at
732-563-0449 or email [email protected].
Thank you in advance for your prayerful support
and participation in living the Gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ. “For I was hungry and you gave me
Anyone who needs help with food or
clothing: or would like to volunteer to help
others, may call 732-356-0081 a FISH volunteer
will return your call. Monetary Donations may be
sent to FISH, INC at P.O. Box 8565, Piscataway,
N.J. 08854.
food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger
and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
MONTHLY FLEA MARKET & GARAGE SALE
WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 10th The flea
market has moved to the SECOND SATURDAY
of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rain or
shine, at the Parish Recreation Center parking
lot or in the Cafeteria (during inclement weather).
If you’re looking to get rid of things and/or make
some extra money, this is the perfect vending
event for you. If you’re looking for great bargains
and/or unique items, this is the perfect shopping
event for you. We have also recently acquired
beautiful images of the Blessed Mother which
are for sale. Join us as a Vendor and/or
Shopper!!
To reserve your space call: 732735-5472. The cost per (10’ by 10’ space) is only
$25.00.
OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES OR GROUPS:
Fishes and Loaves Café need you. Any
families or anyone who works with any
groups, the Fishes and Loaves Café,
which serves the needy in our area a
restaurant quality and style sit down dinner once a
month, is looking for people willing to commit to
signing up to make the centerpieces for one of the
months. We need 20 each month. In March we had
shamrocks made from pipe cleaners and in April we
had flowers made from, old magazines, So we are not
looking for anything elaborate. Please call Barbara
Duggan
at
908-561-0555
or
e-mail
[email protected] if you can help us.
YOUTH GROUP CORNER
The Youth Group/Ministry is open to
youths (8th-12th Grade, 13 to 18 year
olds.) We meet the 1st & 3rd Sundays of
each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
in the cafeteria following the 5:00 p.m. Mass. If you
have any questions, ideas or if you just want to get
involved, please contact Jackie Hodulik at 848391-4446. We can also be reached via email;
[email protected]
Face book – Our Lady of Fatima Youth Group –
Piscataway.
WANTED: families that would like to have the
Blessed Mother’s statue visit their home for a
week. WHY: The Legion of Mary would like to
pray the Rosary with them on Monday evenings.
WHO: Contact Cora Verdadero at 732-7523889.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN: All are welcome
including families with adult children. Anyone
who wishes more information about this new
ministry or would like to volunteer, especially
those who have experience with special needs,
can contact Marissa Leyden at 917-297-9527 or
[email protected].
FISHES AND LOAVES CAFÉ
Every 3rd Friday of the month Our
Lady of Fatima Church and Fish, Inc.
serve individuals and families a hot meal
while
providing
hospitality
and
fellowship. This monthly supper is a ministry to serve
our sisters and brothers in need who reside in the
surrounding communities and those who are
homeless. Fishes and Loaves Café is a ministry in
which we exercise in charity the corporal works of
mercy to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and
welcome strangers. In addition to volunteers who set
up, cook and serve, we ask parishioners to manifest
the presence of our Lord by taking time to sit and talk
with guests attending the supper.
Concords (Separated & Divorced Group)
Resumed meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month. Contact: Mel at 732-926-1963 or Lucy at
732-968-4093. Clearly leave your name &
number.
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Italian Classes have resumed on Wednesdays
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph
Cottolengo Room. CI DIVERTIAMO MOLTO!
Come and see! VENITE E VEDETE!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Purchase your gift cards at the parish office
located at 50 van winkle place. We have gift
cards for shop rite in denominations of $100,
$50.00,
$25.00,
$20.00;
pathmark
in
denominations of $100, $50.00 & $25.00, stop &
shop in denominations of $100, $50.00, $25.00,
& $10.00. All you have to do is stop into the
parish office we do the rest.
Without advertisements in our bulletin from
BUZZY’S Food & Spirits – 200 Stelton Road,
Piscataway – 732-752-2229 this bulletin would not be
possible.
We thank our bulletin advertisers who make this
weekly publication possible.
Let them know that you see their ad here and thank
them as well.
We Have Temporary Envelopes In
The Church For Any Parishioner Who
May Have Forgotten Their Envelopes.
Fill Out Your Name And Address And
Your Number If You Know It (If Not We Will Look
It Up).
BADMINTON
If you want to have fun, meet new friends and
practice/improve your badminton skills, join us at Our
Lady of Fatima Church Badminton Club every
Monday 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. & Thursday 8:30 p.m.
- 11:00 p.m. Bring your own rackets. Be a member,
pay vouchers or pay as you play. One day free trial
game upon registration. All proceeds donated to Our
Lady of Fatima.
The Blue Army World Apostolate of Fatima
invites all to come and pray the rosary & hear a
reflection the 3rd Monday of the Month at 7:30
p.m. in the Parish Center.
ATTENTION ALL ORGANIZATIONS
All meeting dates and other events for the months of
September 2015 through June 2016 must be
cleared with the parish office 732-968-5555 ext.
1104 to prevent conflicts. The scheduling pertains
to the use of meeting places which includes: gym,
cafeteria (recreation center) and all parish
meeting rooms.
FILIPINO MASS
The Filipino Mass is held on the 4th Sunday
of the month at 2:00 p.m. Fellowship follows the
Mass in the cafeteria.
PARISH WEBSITE:
Checkout our
parish website at www.olfparish.org. It
contains the weekly parish bulletin,
monthly
newsletter,
special
announcements, information on parish
events, inspirational videos and much
more. It’s one of the best ways to continually
keep up with the latest news from the parish.
ALL INFORMATION FOR THE BULLETIN MUST
BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY TUESDAY AT
12:00 NOON.
The Diocese of Metuchen Commission for the Filipino Apostolate
Cordially invites the faithful to the annual celebration of the
Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag
SAN LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA
& COMPANION MARTYRS FESTIVAL.
The Filipino Apostolate of the Diocese of Metuchen
cordially invites you to a festival in honor of San Lorenzo
Ruiz de Manila & Companion Martyrs on Sunday,
October 4th at 4pm at the Cathedral of St. Francis of
Assisi, 32 Elm Ave., Metuchen, NJ. The Most Rev.
Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to
the United Nations, will be the Principal Celebrant &
Homilist. In preparation for this celebration, Triduum (3day) Masses will be held at 7:30 PM at the following
churches: St. Matthias Church in Somerset (October 1st),
Our Lady of Fatima Church in Piscataway (October 2nd),
and Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale
(October 3rd). For more information, contact Fr. Roberto
D. Coruna at 908.479.4905 and/or Paz Gatchalian at
908.812.5130.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church
501 New Market Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Procession: 2:00 p.m.
Coronation: 2:30 p.m. Mass: 3:00 p.m.
Co- sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Filipino
American Association (OLFFAA)
Children who wish to participate in the floral
offering should be dressed in white (for girls) and
white shirt and dark pants (for boys), if possible.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 2544
serves Our Lady of Fatima Church and
we are always looking for Catholic men
in good standing to join us. If you are interested
in learning more about the Knights, please come
to our web site located at http://kofc2544.com.
2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Grace, Mercy
& Peace Each year in our diocese, over 2,500
eighth grade and high school students
participate in the “Because I’m Worth It” event
sponsored by the Office of Respect Life.
Busloads of energetic youth gather to hear
renowned speaker Pam Stenzel’s chastity
presentation. In a rally like atmosphere, Stenzel
captivates her audience with the serious
physical, medical and emotional repercussions
of sex outside of marriage. It is very powerful
and, in many cases, life changing. Your gift to
the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to underwrite
the cost of the chastity education outreach to our
youth.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS –
SUNDAY BREAKFAST – 3rd
sunday of the month – st. john’s hall –
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – all you can eat for
$10.00 – children under 5 free - omelet center,
scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, 3 differenct
kinds of pancakes, potatoes, rolls, desserts,
cooffee, tea, juice
The St. Joe’s Way… Faith – Academics –
Service – Extra Curricular Activities – OPEN
HOUSE – SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18, 2015 –
11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. – HS Placement Exam
Dates – October 22 (early decision 8:00 a.m. –
12:00 Noon) November 6, 7 & 14. – St. Joseph’s
High School – 145 Plainfield Avenue, Metuchen,
732-549-7600 ext. 221 www.STJOES.org
Silver & Gold Wedding Anniversary
Sunday – October 25th.
St. Ann’s Parish in Raritan is pleased to
announce Father Alphonse Stephenson’s
Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea- Annual
Christmas Concert. The concert will be held at
2:00 p.m. on Sunday – December 20th at the
Somerset County Vocational & Technical School
in Bridgewater. Advance tickets are available
now by calling the Rectory Office at 908-7251108 ext.104.
The Celebration Is An Evening Of Prayer Service
And Will Be Held At The Cathedral Of St. Francis
Of Assisi, Metuchen At 4:00 P.M.
Bishop
Bootkoski Will Preside. Contact The Parish
Office For An Application. Application Must Be
Completed By Monday – October 5th.
Jesus asks us to demonstrate our love for Him
through our generosity to others, in our everyday
lives, He calls us to share our gifts of them, talent
and financial resources with others. “While we have
the opportunity, let us do good to all people – but
especially to those of the household of the faith.”
(Galatians 6:10) A bequest in any amount given
through your estate will strengthen our household of
faith. For more information call the Diocesan
Stewardship & Development office at 732-562-2433,
www.diometuchen.plannedgiving,org
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th
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school uses technology as an integral part of
learning with an emphasis on science, math and
religion. We also offer an active athletic program.
Including cheerleading and financial aid for
qualifying families. For more information call
968-822-5890
or
visit
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SHOPPING REMINDER!!! We are still
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Saturday –October 17th At 7:00 P.M.
Tickets On Sale Soon.
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Education programs and Tyson A+
programs which will be given to our
Deanery School – Holy Savior Academy.
Please check your purchases for these eligible items.
Put them in a baggie or an envelope and place in
collection basket.
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