Parish Community of Our Lady of Lourdes
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Parish Community of Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish Community of Our Lady of Lourdes 390 County Road 523 P.O. Box 248 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Phone: 908.534.2319 Fax: 908.534.5670 Web: ollwhs.org PARISH STAFF CLERGY LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Mrs. Joline Frank x 12 [email protected] PASTOR Very Rev. Leonard F. A. Rusay x 11 [email protected] WEEKEND LITURGIES Saturday 5:30 P.M.; Sunday 8:00 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. PARISH CATECHETICAL LEADER Mrs. Liz Systo x 17 [email protected] PASTORAL SUPPORT Rev. Joseph Murphy Rev. Greg Uhrig WEEKDAY LITURGIES 8:30 A.M. except Thursday at 12:00 P.M. DIRECTOR OF SACRAMENTS & SPIRITUALITY (tots through teens) Mrs. Nina Forestiere x 20 [email protected] DEACONS Mr. Al Adolfo Mr. Charles Paolino LITURGICAL MUSIC DIRECTOR Mr. James Cole x 19 [email protected] PASTORAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Mrs. Doreen Budris-Kovacs x 13 [email protected] PASTORAL FINANCE ASSISTANT Mrs. Christine DeLessio x 15 [email protected] PASTORAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Ms. Bridget Hackman x 14 [email protected] PASTORAL SECRETARY Ms. Madeline Fisher x 21 [email protected] YOUTH CATECHESIS SECRETARY Mrs. Margaret Sanguiliano x 18 MAINTENANCE Mr. Colman Connolly HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Please refer to the Bulletin PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES OFFICE HOURS MONDAY TO THURSDAY 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Spiritual Direction - Individual directed prayer life is offered by our Priests and Pastoral Associate. Charismatic Prayer Group - This prayer community meets Tuesdays at 7 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Chapel. FAITH FORMATION YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Religious education classes are held from September through April, for students in the First through Fourth grades on Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:45 P.M. and for students in the Fifth through Eighth grades on Monday and Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:45 P.M. Registration occurs every spring to prepare for the coming year’s program. 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 for further information. PARISH MEMBERSHIP New members should contact the Parish Office to pre-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 that actively practice their faith. Members are those who regularly attend Mass and participate in and support the life of the Church. SACRAMENTS CHURCH Daily 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. BAPTISM The Rite of Baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month following the 11:00 A.M. mass and the third Sunday of the month at the 11:00 A.M. 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. SACRED HEART CHAPEL Monday to Thursday 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Friday 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. 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. PENANCE Saturday 4:15 to 5 P.M. and by appointment SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Contact the office to arrange for this sacrament of healing. VISITATION HOURS 10/2012 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION LITURGICAL MINISTERS Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Ministers of Hospitality MUSIC MINISTRIES Adult Choir Children’s Choir Youth Choir Bells Cantors Chamber Orchestra USHERS LITURGY ALL SOULS DAY MASS There will be a special Mass celebrated in the Church on Sunday, November 2 at 11:00 A.M. for the repose of those who have been buried from Our Lady of Lourdes during the last twelve months. If you had a family member or a friend who passed away since the last All Souls’ Day, please join us for this special Liturgy in which we pray for all the faithfully departed. READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Ephesians 2:1-10; Psalm 100:1b-5; Luke 12:13-21 Ephesians 2:12-22; Psalm 85:9ab-14; Luke 12:35-38 Ephesians 3:2-12; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Luke 12:39-48 Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Luke 12:49-53 Ephesians 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Luke 12:54-59 Ephesians 4:7-16; Psalm 122:1-5; Luke 13:1-9 NEXT SUNDAY’S READING First Reading ~ You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm ~ I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading ~ You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers(1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel ~ You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). BUILDING & GROUNDS FINANCE COMMITTEE GREEN THUMB MINISTRY THE SATELLITE OFFICE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE WELCOMING MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION & STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION Special recognition is given this week to Fr. Murphy for filling in for Fr. Len while he was at the Stewardship Conference. SEPTEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord … DATE CONTRIBUTIONS 9/7/2014 9/14/2014 9/21/2014 9/28/2014 On-Line Second Collection $12,969.57 $11,004.02 $10,191.57 $10,913.19 $14,942.00 — TOTAL $60,020.35 RECIPIENT Wounded Warrior Project Flame of Charity Hunterdon Interfaith Outreach Council Doctors Without Borders Abbey of Regina Laudis Peter’s Pence — TITHE $649.00 $550.00 $510.00 $546.00 $747.00 $4,651.35 $7,653.35 EXCITING NEWS The OLL website, ollwhs.org, will now feature a weekly presentation on various faith topics. Our goal is to provide you opportunities to learn more about your faith, enliven your spirituality, and challenge you to become a more active disciple. BEREAVEMENT GROUP BLOOD DRIVE FUNERAL MINISTRY HOMEBOUND HOSPITAL VISITATION IHN/FAMILY PROMISE JESSE TREE MARTIN HOUSE MIDNIGHT RUN PRAYER CHAIN PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY SHEPHERD’S MEAL STARFISH FOOD PANTRY WALK FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF JESUS PAGE 2 IT’S COMING Be prepared to connect with your Parish like never before! COMPASSIONATE CARE & SOCIAL JUSTICE MIDNIGHT RUN Please think of Midnight Run again as the cooler weather approaches. We will be collecting gently used MEN'S winter jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves as well as gently used MEN'S athletic shoes and new white sport socks at all Masses the weekend of October 25 and 26. Please call Mary at 236-8349 with questions or if you would like to help. SHEPHERD’S MEAL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 6:30 P.M. Prepare a salad, meal, or dessert. If you’d prefer, come and help out with setup, serving, or cleanup. We begin at 5:00 P.M. and finish by 8:00 P.M. Contact Peggy DeRossett, to let her know what you will be preparing, at [email protected] or 806-4920. OCTOBER 19, 2014 - TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A NOTE FROM FATHER LEN MASS INTENTIONS AND SCHEDULE What part does prayer play in your daily life? In our overscheduled lives, it is important to find time for God. There are so many ways for this to become a reality that it would take more than this whole bulletin to address the options. However, I would like to offer you a few. The first is easy and effective, the Intercessions Book found in the narthex. The prayers placed in this book are remembered at the weekend liturgies and all masses throughout the week. Your prayers are joined with those of the parish each day and is a reminder that you are to pray for your intention sometime each day. The second is the Prayer Chain. You can take advantage of this option or become a part of “the Chain.” If you have a personal intention for yourself or someone close to you, all you need to do is contact Doreen at [email protected] or 5342319 x 13 and she will add it to the list. Being a part of the Chain is an ideal way to ensure that each day you make time for prayer. You are provided with the aforementioned intentions and invited to pray for them. It is an effective way of “bombarding heaven” with your needs and others. The third is easy and simple. Begin each day with a prayer, offering to God all your actions and deeds. By doing this you are less likely to fall prey to anger, frustration, and fear because you have placed your day in God’s hands. If you find yourself falling into one of the previously mentioned traps, all you need to do is stop and remember that you are not alone. After all, you have God by your side. Since there are so many other ways to pray, I invite you to contact either Deacon Chuck, Deacon Al, Joline Frank, or myself for any further opportunities for prayer. TABERNACLE LAMPS BURN IN HONOR OF: Paul & Tracy Krasovec’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, Carol & Elizabeth Feicht, and Jean Moren WEEKDAY 8:30 A.M. Mass: William Iommi r/b Robert & Kathy Impallomeni 1:00 P.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Library 4:30 P.M. Youth Faith Formation Classrooms 6:30 P.M. Youth Faith Formation, Classrooms TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 ~ WEEKDAY 8:30 A.M. Mass: Bob Snader r/b Jerry & Carolann George 10:00 A.M. Adult Faith Formation, Old Church Hall 4:30 P.M. Youth Faith Formation Classrooms 6:30 P.M. Youth Faith Formation, Classrooms 6:30 P.M. Knights of Columbus’ Open House, Old Church Hall 7:00 P.M. Prayer Group Charismatic Mass, Chapel WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 ~ WEEKDAY 8:30 A.M. Mass: Ronnie Allantines r/b Denise & Don Holzi THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 ~ WEEKDAY 12:00 P.M. Mass: Bill Toth r/b Wife, Jean & Deborah 7:00 P.M. Bereavement, Library FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 ~ WEEKDAY 8:30 A.M. Mass: Mark Aragona r/b Dan & Kim O’Connor 6:30 P.M. Shepherds Meal, Community Hall SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 ~ WEEKDAY 8:30 A.M. Mass: Roger Genaro r/b The Dargis Family 2:30 P.M. Cobb & Esteves Wedding 5:30 P.M. Mass: Zachary Allen r/b The Cifelli Family SACRED HEART LAMP BURNS IN HONOR OF: Catherine Gaupp SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Rightway Waterproofing Co. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 ~ WEEKLY TITHE THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MIDNIGHT RUN COLLECTION 8:00 A.M. Mass: Charles & Arlene Heimlich r/b Mr. & Mrs. Alan Ritter 9:30 A.M. Mass: Michael L. Hyde r/b Jean Toth 11:00 A.M. Mass: People of the Parish Noah’s Ark 7:00 P.M. Acquire the Fire, Old Church Hall 5% of next week’s collection will be sent to Zachary Allen Scholarship Fund c/o Hunterdon Central Regional High School. WEDDING BANNS III EMILY COBB AND ADAM ESTEVES are planning for the Sacrament of Marriage on October 25, 2014. As they prepare to commit themselves to each other, in good times and in bad, as long as they live, we the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes promise to support this couple with our prayers and encouragement. PAGE 3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 ~ Mass intentions are subject to change should there be a funeral or if a Celebrant is unavailable. Mass schedule changes will be announced on the parish’s voicemail and website. OCTOBER 19, 2014 - TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ACQUIRE THE FIRE FAMILY LITURGY FAITH FORMATION Adult Children NOAH’S ARK SACRAMENTAL PREP Baptism First Reconciliation First Eucharist Confirmation Pre-Cana RCIA RUTH’S CIRCLE SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY FORMATION FIRST PENANCE PARENT MEETING One parent must attend a mandatory First Penance information meeting on October 27 at 6:30 P.M. or October 28 at 10:00 A.M. in Community Hall. Should you need further information, contact Nina at 534-2319 x 20 or [email protected]. PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN Protecting God’s Children is being presented on Saturday, November 1 from 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. in Old Church Hall. This Adult Awareness program is mandated by Bishop Bootkoski for volunteers who work with children on a regular basis. Participants must be 18 years or older. Please register in advance with Liz Systo at 534-2319 x 17 or [email protected]. There is no fee for this session and a Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon completion. AQUIRE THE FIRE Acquire the Fire, the young adult group, will be having their next meeting on Sunday, October 26 at 7:00 P.M. in Old Church Hall. To join the list serve please email Susan at [email protected]. ADULT FAITH FORMATION FABLES & FAITH: UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL WITH AESOP’S FABLES Tuesday, October 21 at 10:00 A.M. in Old Church Hall Fables delight us and teach us the most important lessons about our lives. As this program shows, they also illuminate the message of the Gospel. You will join one of the leading experts on fables with a 12-part program that uses the fables of Aesop and others to help you deepen and enjoy your Christian spiritual life. As you explore the fables, you will discover novel and engaging methods of understanding humility. You will look at the ways in which the Christian life is magnified by Aesop’s fables, but you will also see how the Gospel expounds on virtues that are sometimes absent in fables. If you are looking to deepen your spiritual life while enjoying delightful stories, you will love this engaging program. NOAH’S ARK IS SAILING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 Parents are welcome to drop their children off in classroom 10 by 10:45 A.M. C L PRAYER GROUP OMMUNITY IFE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP MASS EVANGELIZATION Father John Primich will be celebrating Mass in the Sacred Heart Chapel on Tuesday, October 21 at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 7:00 P.M. All are welcome! ROSARY ALTAR GIFT SHOP ROSARIAN GIFT SHOP ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY The Rosary Gift Shop is busy remembering October as Breast Cancer Awareness month with bracelets, special breast cancer rosaries, and book marks. Also there are, items to remember the Feast of St. Francis with tags for your pets and St. Francis garden statues. Do not forget, October is also the Feast of the Rosary Month. Check out some of our specialty rosaries! The 2015 St. Joseph Sunday Missals are now available. Stephanie Steven's newest book is available as well as her past favorites, including Beneath These Waters (Round Valley Reservoir), Children's story of the parish history of Our Lady of Lourdes and several others. Contact Ruth Stieh at 5344039 or [email protected] with any questions. Special order items are generally available within 10 days. Thank you for your support! 2014 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Life-Changing Faith “Lay people are not merely the clergy’s collaborators, but rather share in the responsibility of the Church’s ministry,” said Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Through the building of awareness and collaborative relationships, the Office of Parish Leadership Formation exists to recognize, support and resource the gifts of committed lay persons as well as to educate, form and empower them to respond to various needs in the contemporary Church. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps build strong parishes by supporting this vital ministry. BIBLE CLASSES FOR MATURING ADULTS 55+ Please join us as we continue our study of the Old Testament by focusing our attention on the Historical Books beginning with the first Book of Samuel. WINNIE KLIMEK, M.A., Presenter • 8 sessions • Fee: $5.00 per session Bring Your Bible beginning Wednesday, September 17, 2014 – 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. To register call (732) 562-1990 x 1624 or print out registration form - http://diometuchen.org/offices-andministries/pastoral-life/family-life/. Scroll down to Enrichment section and click on “Bible Study for Maturing Adults.” THERE ARE ONLY 10 TICKETS LEFT TO SEE TONY DANZA STAR IN HONEYMOON IN VEGAS! Sunday, April 19 ~ 3:00 P.M. Matinee, $110 for Orchestra Seat, transportation, and gratuity. 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