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OUR LADY OF THE
MOUNTAIN CHURCH
Celebrating 50 YEARS AS A
FAITH COMMUNITY
L O N G V A L L E Y , N E W J E R S E Y
The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
—Numbers 6:24‐25
1969 2019
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Saturday, September 28, 2019
5:00 pm ‐‐‐‐ Adalberto Aponte Gerald McKi sh Ka e Smith 7:00 pm ‐‐‐‐ OLM Parishioners
Sunday, September 29, 2019
7:45 am ‐‐‐‐ Ka e Smith 9:15 am ‐‐‐‐ Gerald McKi sh Joan Curcio 10:45 am ‐‐‐‐ Robert Froetscher Bart Fitzsimmons Dave Weir 12:15 pm ‐‐‐‐ OLM Parishioners
Monday, September 30, 2019
9:30 am ‐‐‐‐ Marcella Sacco (17th Anniversary)
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
9:30 am ‐‐‐‐ Dennis McKenna 7:30 pm ‐‐‐‐ Rosary Mass
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
9:30 am ‐‐‐‐ OLM Parishioners
Thursday, October 3, 2019
9:30 am ‐‐‐‐ Shane Myer (2nd Anniversary)
Friday, October 4, 2019
9:30 am ‐‐‐‐ OLM Parishioners
Saturday, October 5, 2019
10:00 pm ‐‐‐‐ OLM Parishioners 5:00 pm ‐‐‐‐ Sterling & Dorothy Haskell Thomas Tell, Sr. (1st Anniversary) Fransisco Elane 7:00 pm ‐‐‐‐ OLM Parishioners
Sunday, October 6, 2019
7:45 am ‐‐‐‐ Grace Stock 9:15 am ‐‐‐‐ Ryan Family 10:45 am ‐‐‐‐ Patricia Linn 12:15 pm ‐‐‐‐ Dennis McKenna
Fr. Marcin
Today’s readings: AM 6:1A, 4-7, 1 TM 6:11-16, LK 16:19-31
Today we celebrate 26th Sunday in ordinary me. What a gi God has given us in the Scriptures. In the Gospel the rich man had the Scriptures but paid no a en on to them and so he ended up in Hades. He had five brothers who did not pay any a en on either to the Scriptures but they were s ll living. He wanted Abraham to arrange an appari on to warn his brothers about eternal life. Abraham’s reply was, “They have Moses and the prophets, let them listen to them.” Your brothers have been given the Scriptures by God, they have been given the Bible. If they will not pay a en on to the Scriptures, or will not pay a en on to the Bible, what is the point in giving them an appari on?
The name Lazarus means God is my help. Despite a life of misfortune and suffering, Lazarus did not lose hope in God. His eyes were set on a treasure stored up for him in heaven. The rich man, however, could not see beyond his material wealth and possessions. He not only had everything he needed, he selfishly spent all he had on himself. He was too absorbed in what he possessed to no ce the needs of those around him. He lost sight of God and the treasure of heaven because he was preoccupied with seeking happiness in material things. He served wealth rather than God. In the end the rich man became a beggar! Let us read, meditate, reflect and pray on the Scriptures every day. May the Word of God in the Sacred Scriptures become flesh in our lives. Va can II stated, “In the sacred books, the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children and talk with them.”
Do we know the joy and freedom of possessing God as our true and las ng treasure? Those who put their hope and security in the kingdom of heaven will not be disappointed.
2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
“ For I was hungry…”
While there are many ways to donate to the Annual Appeal, there is one op on unique to people who are 70 ½ or over and have an IRA. If you are in this category, the IRS requires you to take a required minimum distribu on from your IRA each year. As a result, this distribu on is added to your taxable income and increases the amount of taxes owed to the government. However, instead of taking your required minimum distribu on, you can instruct your IRA investment manager to donate this distribu on to a charity such as the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and this automa cally omits this amount from your adjusted gross income. This tax benefit can be realized by all qualifying individuals, whether you take the standard deduc on or itemize your deduc ons. This can be a significant benefit to you and a great way to support the work of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal.
For more informa on, call the Bishop’s Annual Appeal office at 973‐777‐8818, ext. 218. If you are considering making a charitable dona on using your IRA required minimum distribu on, please be sure to first discuss this with your financial or tax advisor to make sure it is right for you.
This Weeks Events
Sanctuary Lamp In memory of John Turick
Monday
Religious Educa on Classes
Tuesday
Rosary Mee ng & Mass: 7:15 pm (CH)
RCIA: 7:30 pm (Parish Office)
Thursday
Bible Study: 7:00 ‐ 9:00 pm (Conf. Room)
Bap sm Class: 7:00 pm (Classroom 7 & 8)
Peer Ministry: 7:30 ‐ 9:00 pm (TC)
Friday
Pet Blessing with Fr. Ray: 4:30 pm (outside altar)
Holy Hour (moved from 2nd Monday): October 4 ‐ 7:00 pm
Masses for the Week
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DIOCESE OF PATERSON
Office of THE BISHOP
Diocesan Center 777 Valley Road
Clifton, New Jersey 07013
(973) 777-8818 Fax (973) 777-8976
September 29, 2019 Dear Our Lady of the Mountain Parishioners, On behalf of all the faithful of the Paterson Diocese, I congratulate you as you celebrate
your parish’s 50th anniversary. This is a joyous milestone!
Celebra ons like these are wonderful opportuni es to reflect on the grace of God given
to your community. As Catholics, the Eucharist is the center of all parish life and ac vity. It is in
the breaking of the bread that we come together to experience Christ in a deep and profound
way. Today, your witness to the Gospel and of the truth found in the Catholic faith is a great
cause for celebra ng!
For five decades, Our Lady of the Mountain Parish has been a sacred place where the
grace of Christ has been made present in the Sacraments and in the many works of charity.
Your doors have welcomed those seeking God. You have responded to Jesus’ call to
stewardship by offering your gi s to the Church. You have welcomed the stranger and helped
those in need. May God con nue to bless the faithful of Our Lady of the Mountain Parish with
50 more years of loving service to His people.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Bishop of Paterson
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Dear Father Michalowski:
Pleased to learn that Our Lady of the Mountain Church in Long Valley, New Jersey, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its establishment as a parish on September 29, 2019, I have the honor of conveying to you as pastor and to each of the parishioners the warm greetings, heartfelt congratulations, and spiritual closeness of His Holiness Pope Francis.
On this occasion, the Holy Father gladly unites with this beloved family of faith in thanking Almighty God for the abundant blessings of these past fifty years, a milestone which is, indeed, a tribute to the contribution of so many devoted clergy, religious and laity, who, with fidelity and generosity, have passed on to generations the treasure that is our Catholic faith.
His Holiness is confident that this important commemoration will inspire in all of the faithful, particularly the young, a renewed awareness of their mission to bear joyful witness to the Lord, and he fervently prays that they will grow in appreciation of their baptismal dignity as children of God and members of Christ’s Body, recommitting themselves to lead ever more authentic lives in accordance with the teachings and values of the Gospel.
With these sentiments, the Holy Father commends Our Lady of the Mountain Parish to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the protection of Saint Michael the Archangel and paternally imparts his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of joy and peace in the Lord.
Offering my own personal best wishes, I am, Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Archbishop Christophe Pierre Apostolic Nuncio
Reverend Marcin Michalowski Pastor Our Lady of the Mountain 2 East Springtown Road Long Valley, NJ 07853
Prot. N. 9036/19 June 27, 2019
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My dear parishioners,
Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of our parish.
Our Lady of the Mountain Church is the first of the Catholic parishes here in
Long Valley which has served our community since 1969.
This church has been a home and a beacon of light for so many people over
the years and con nues to be a witness to the faith which has come down to
us from the Apostles.
Our parish is a family which con nues to grow not only in number but in
faith. You, the members of Our Lady of the Mountain Church, are the
disciples who proclaim the Gospel through your words and deeds. Your
faithful witness is that which has increased our parish. When others see your
faith and the ways in which you live it they are drawn to Christ our Savior.
Our patrones, the Blessed Virgin Mary, is our model for discipleship. The
Mother of God is the first and most perfect of disciples who shows us how to
present her Son to others. As she held Jesus in her arms for the shepherds to
adore on that first Christmas morning, so too does she invite us to li Him
up for all to worship and praise.
When we gather each Sunday for the celebra on of the Eucharist we adore
our Precious Lord who comes to us in humility as our God and King. He
beckons us to stay near Him so that filled with His grace we may assist Him
in the building up of His kingdom on earth, specifically in Long Valley.
Thank you my good people for all that you do to make our parish such a
wonderful place to call HOME. On this joyous occasion and every day let us
raise our voices in union with Our Lady:
MY SOUL MAGNIFIES THE
LORD, AND MY SPIRIT
REJOICES IN GOD MY SAVIOR!
—LU KE 1 :47
With pastoral love in Christ,
Father Marcin
He is like a man
which built a house,
and digged deep,
and laid the
foundation on a
rock: and when the
flood arose, the
stream beat
vehemently upon
that house, and
could not shake it:
for it was founded
upon a rock.
—LUKE 6 :48
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A church anniversary is a significant me in the life of a church ongrega on,
it is essen ally the celebra on of the founding of a church and celebra ng
the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of the Mountain is a wonderful celebra on
that I am very proud and honored to be a part of. Although, I have only been
part of the parish for almost 20 years, I enjoy hearing everything from the
30 years before. Each story and memory have a special meaning to where
our parish is today.
As me goes by and we look to the future, it is also good to take me to
look back on where we have been. In the 20 years of my journey I have met
so many friends in various ministries, upon joining the parish I was invited to
a Rosary Altar Society mee ng, became a Hospital Minister, then a
Eucharis c Minister, Jim followed and also became a lector, we were also
part of the welcoming commi ee at Masses. As me went on facilitated at
“Why Catholic and bible study and learned a lot about our faith.
Coordinated “Friday Night Live” which rocked the parish center. Becoming a
trustee, finance and parish council member is an honor. But the day Jim
found out he was accepted into the Diaconate program was the day that
changed our lives at OLM.
We are both so proud and honored to be able to be part of the history of
our church. Fi y years from now in the 100th year celebra on of Our Lady of
the Mountain I hope someone writes about what happened in the past 70
years since we joined the parish.
Cindy Jones
Parish Trustee, President of Parish Council, Chairperson of Anniversary Committee
Let all you do be done
in love.
—1 COR INTH IANS 16 :14
Each story and memory have a special meaning to
where our parish is today .
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Our Lady of the Mountain Church
It was sunny and warm on June 24, 1969, a half‐century ago when Our Lady of the Mountain became an official parish with
Father George Dudak installed as our first pastor. Today, we celebrate our Golden Jubilee and take me to reflect on all that
has transpired as our parish has grown over the past 50 years into a vibrant faith community. The image of Our Lady of
Grace, who stands as the symbol of Our Lady of the Mountain, watches over us as we worship in our beau ful church and as
our prayers and hymns rise up along our graceful arches and through our vaulted ceiling on their journey to heaven.
But the history of Our Lady of the Mountain goes back much further, in fact 81 years. It is a story interrupted by war, fueled
by a police captain and his wife, a campground for children from broken homes, a journalist, borrowed money, local
residents and, appropriately, a carpenter.
In 1938, the Most Reverend Thomas McLaughlin, Bishop of Paterson began a study of the need for a church in the vicinity of
Long Valley – Schooley’s Mountain. Believing a place of worship was desirable, a search began for a suitable loca on but
with the outbreak of World War II the effort was abandoned. It wasn’t un l August of 1944 when interest in a church on
Schooley’s Mountain would be revived.
Dan McLaughlin, a writer with the Newark Sunday Call newspaper authored an ar cle about a Police Captain named Edward
Durning and his wife Mary, who had created Red Arrow Camp atop the mountain as a summer retreat for children from
broken homes. Reading about the camp mo vated Bishop McLaughlin to ask Durning if the camp’s recrea on hall could be
converted into a chapel. The Durnings
agreed and the first mass was celebrated
74 years ago on Sunday, July 1, 1945 at
10:30 a.m. by Reverend Walter V. Hayes,
the pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in
Mendham.
Masses at the Red Arrow Camp chapel
con nued periodically for nine years and
were celebrated by several priests from
St. Joseph’s un l 1954 when the Catholic
popula on had grown to the point
where year‐long services were required.
It was in that year that mission status
was extended to the Chester and
Schooley’s Mountain areas with Captain
Durning con nuing to offer the use of
the chapel and the same year the first
Midnight Mass was celebrated there.
Updated 8/14/2019
Camp Red Arrow (First place of worship on Schooley's Mountain)
A BRIEF HISTORY OF
B Y P A U L R I C H A R T Z
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In 1954 Henry Gartner, recently released from military service was a ending St. Mary’s Parish in Hacke stown then part of
the Trenton Diocese (now Metuchen). A census taker from the Paterson Diocese visited parishioners and suggested they
should be suppor ng parishes in that diocese. The problem for Henry and others was that St. Mary’s was
just five miles from Long Valley while the nearest parish in the Paterson Diocese was St. Joseph’s in
Mendham, 17 miles away! This gave impetus to the forma on of a commi ee to find a solu on
closer to home and within the geography of the Paterson Diocese.
The following year, 1955, became a milestone. Father Nicholas Negola was assigned
responsibility for the Chester and Mountain missions by the Most Rev. James
McNulty, the then Bishop of Paterson, and Fr. Negola established a number of parish
programs, some of which had been started by his predecessors. The Rosary Altar
Society was formed, a campaign to raise funds for a permanent church was set in mo on
and altar boy training was started (sorry, it was only boys at this me). A choir was
formed and instruc on, under the auspices of the Sisters of Chris an Charity, was begun
for First Holy Communion and Confirma on. However, it would be the ac ve
involvement of local residents that would inject energy and impetus into the idea of building a
church atop the mountain.
In 1957, Frank and Shirley Koehler felt the me would be right to impress Bishop
McNulty with the need for a church on Schooley’s Mountain so they invited him, Fr. Negola
and Msgr. William Lewis, vicar general of the diocese to a buffet supper... along
with 125 ac ve and involved members of the mission congrega on! The Bishop
got the message. While cornerstones are ceremoniously placed at the corner of
a building, one could say the cornerstone for Our Lady of the Mountain
was set at a buffet by the Koehlers. Shortly therea er, a 22‐acre parcel of land
was located and became available for $450 per acre. It was purchased thanks to a loan
of $9,000 granted for one year without interest from Mr. Adam Roth. With the loan fully
repaid in less than a year the young parish was on its way to finding its permanent home.
Having secured the land, it was decided to allot 10 acres to use as a cemetery prior to beginning construc on. A plan
for the development of the church property was drawn up but before bulldozing and grading could begin,
more funds were required. Captain Durning came to the rescue with a $3,500 loan, which was repaid within weeks.
A commi ee was appointed to solicit pledges for the construc on of the church and an immediate and generous response
yielded $60,000 promised over three years.
A BRIEF HISTORY, continued
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It would be the active involvement of local residents that would inject energy and impetus into the idea of building a church atop the mountain .
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Father Negola, in the company of parishioners and friends, broke ground for the new church in November 1961. The
structure was designed by Joseph D. Scrocco of West Orange and constructed by the DiMaio Brothers of Hacke stown.
Much of the preparatory work was donated with bulldozing and grading of the church founda on done by Franklin Koehler,
and plumbing and hea ng installed by Charles Naomi and Dennis McKenna and others who volunteered their me and
talent. Total cost of the church was $85,000.
A key architectural feature was the use of
beau ful, laminated wooden arches that
soared to the ceiling of the church.
Normally, the weight of the roof would have
pushed the bases of the arches outward
thereby endangering the structure with
collapse. To prevent this crossbeams are
almost always used for support and stability.
But look up, there are no cross beams!
Instead, steel cables affixed to steel boots
were a ached to the base of each arch and
connected to the arch directly opposite with
turnbuckles used to ghten and tension
them. Those cables remain buried under the
floor of the church to this day and evidence
of the steel boots can be seen at the bases
of the arches in front of the transepts. This
unusual architectural approach provides an
uninterrupted flow for the arches as they
sweep from the church floor to the vaulted
roof.
November 11, 1962 was move in day and
the first mass was celebrated with the
mission serving just 60 families. Portable
chairs were used but were soon followed by
the pews from the camp chapel. A
temporary altar was fashioned from an old
altar that had been used at Our Lady of
Grace Church in Morris Plains. Eventually, a
fine le floor was laid, a new high altar and
pews with kneelers were added along with
lovely hand carved statues from Italy.
A BRIEF HISTORY, continued
“ But look up, there are no cross beams !”
Construction of the Church
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On Saturday, May 30, 1964, the mission church at Our Lady of the Mountain was formally dedicated. Over the next five years the mission con nued to grow to the point where Father Negola could no longer minister to both Chester and Schooley’s Mountain. It was on June 24, 1969 that Our Lady of the Mountain was elevated to full status as a parish with 180 registered families. Father George Dudak, former pastor of La Parrougia de La Sagrada Familia in Ica, Peru was appointed our first pastor. But there was more work to be done.
During the construc on of the church in the spring of 1962, a carpenter and assembler at Pella Windows volunteered to bring an order from a loca on in South Jersey to a church being built on a mountain in western Morris County. When he arrived at the site his reac on was, “Who on earth would build a church out here in the middle of nowhere!” Well, there’s an old expression that says if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans... because about eight years later that carpenter, John Varga moved out here to Hacke stown... in the middle of nowhere. John adopted Our Lady of the Mountain as his parish and you might say Father Dudak adopted John.
Our Lady of the Mountain was drawing parishioners from Hacke stown, Great Meadows and Washington and growing rapidly, amassing more than 400 families by the early 70s. The need for addi onal space became a priority and plans were drawn to build a rectory, transept and a parish hall for the church. The addi on of parish families also brought talent... electricians, plumbers, carpenters and those simply good with a hammer or the ability to take direc ons. Under the guidance of Father Dudak and the leadership of John Varga, a band of men and women volunteers came together and over me built not just one but both transepts and the parish center.
In addi on to John Varga volunteers included Stan Kafarski, Dennis McHugh, Tony Devenezia, Frank Koehler, George Spivak, Gert Taylor, Dennis McKenna, Marty and Gerry Grogan, Dennis McKevi and many others. They gave their me and effort working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 or 10:00 p.m. and a half day on Saturday. They secured most of the building materials at cost. It took over a year just to complete the interior work that included laying the le floor and paneling just about anything that didn’t move.
It wasn’t all work, Father Dudak would o en provide a “can of refreshment” at the end of the day’s labor, but only one because he wanted everyone home safe. It was all accomplished without fund raisers but there were big local contributors like the folks from Welsh Farms who provided much needed cash. This was truly a labor of love and a story emblema c of the American spirit of volunteerism.
Our Lady of the Mountain’s history is the story of how a church building is constructed of wood and steel and a community is built on a founda on of faith. It is a story that spans half a century but one that lives on today and will con nue in the future through the grace of God and under the welcoming embrace of Our Lady of the Mountain. So, it is with great pride that today we celebrate our Golden Jubilee and begin the long journey on to our Centennial.
All errors, omissions and misspellings are solely those of the author. The author is indebted to Miss Mary Mulligan who compiled an excellent history of OLM in 1973, John Varga and Jean Hoff for their input. Thanks to Henry Gartner (now 89 and a resident of Cumming Georgia) for also sharing his memories.
A BRIEF HISTORY, continued
“ Who on earth would build a church out here in the middle of nowhere !”
Dedication of the Church in 1964
by The Most Rev. James J. Navagh,
Bishop of the Paterson Diocese.
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Holy Mass, sometime in the past (church before renovation).
“I couldn’t possibly talk about OLM without including Father George. He was our Pastor when we first went there in 1973. Over the years we’ve had our happy mes and our tragedies like most families. Through weddings, funerals, 1st Communions, and confirma ons, Father George was always there to support us and we are forever grateful. I personally consider it an honor to call him my friend.
A er Father George re red, my family was introduced to Father Ray from Chester. Over the years Father Ray presided over everything from weddings to funerals for our family, and has become a close family friend as well.
All of the Priests that have come and gone from our parish, and also the Priests we have now, have been great.
When I am at Our Lady of the Mountain, I feel right at home even though as me has passed, I hardly know anyone except for the older people such as myself.”
Sincerely with love,
The Bononno Family of Long Valley
Our remembrances include the many wonderful past assistant priests, especially Fr. Jim Sco , Fr. James O’Kilty and more recently, Fr. Abuchi and Fr. Dan.
We remember Sister Virginia Ann Barry’s many years of faithful service as Director of Religious Educa on and former organist and choir director Judy Consen no and her beau ful voice, Father Ray’s and Deacon Ed’s wonderful and humorous Lenten retreats and the beau ful Christmas Eve Midnight Masses.
Father Mark’s lovely and elaborate holiday decora ons along with the children’s Christmas pageants that included a live donkey in the church are among our fond memories. And most of all, OLM’s beloved Father George and his many years of dedicated service to this parish.
A favorite quote from Fr. George: “There are only two seasons on the Mountain...
winter and the Fourth of July.”
Betsy and Bob Brown Parishioners since 1979
Remembering... Our Lady of the Mountain Church
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light .
—1 PETER 2 :9
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Pastors/Administrators
Msgr. George Dudak (1969‐1999)
+Rev. Ralph Sodano (1999‐2002)
+Rev. Arthur Calaiacovo (2002‐2003)
Rev. Mark Olenowski (2003‐2011)
Msgr. Joseph Goode (2011‐2017)
Rev. Marcin Michalowski (2017‐present)
Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky was administrator of OLM Church
twice in the past, in 1999 and in 2002 for a few months.
Parochial Vicars
Number of priests have been working with Msgr George Dudak:
Rev. Edward Collins, Rev. Joseph Mc Carthy, Rev. Lou Gallo, Rev. Jerry McCormick,
Rev. John Dericks, Rev. Robert Hoffmann, Rev. George Shema
Rev. Leonardo Jaramillo
Rev. Abuchi Nwosu (2011‐1015) Rev. Daniel Chajkowski (2015‐2017)
Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski (2016‐present) Rev. Javier Bareno (2017‐present)
PRIESTS WHO SERVED AT
OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN PARISH
1969 - 2019
Served by
Fr. Marcin Michalowski, Pastor
Fr. Javier Bareno, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar
Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant
Rev. Edward Davey, Weekday Assistant
Deacon James Jones
Deacon Robert Head
Deacon Thomas Gibbons
Parish Trustees Parish Staff
Cindy Jones Melissa Riviera, Kim Smith, KellyAnn Tell, Dolores Reagle, Traci Geraghty,
Bruce Haskell Rita Mueller, Raymond Schiano, Brian Grogan, Linda Richartz
OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN CHURCH TODAY
—PSALM 100 :5
For the Lord is good ; His mercy is ever - lasting ; and His truth endureth to all generations .
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A GRACIOUS THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE
BEEN PREPARING FOR THE SPECIAL CELEBRATION
OF OUR PARISH’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
Six months ago, all the thoughts were put on paper and with the dedica on of all the volunteers listed below, the day
has arrived for the celebra on. All the tasks were taken care of by the talented commi ee: preparing of the Mass,
history of our parish, the banner, prayer cards, photos, signs and forms, coordina ng the brunch, hos ng hospitality
a er Masses and all the groups who baked for hospitality.
LauraBigosKarenCreamerJohnCreamerRennyHodgskinCindyJonesDeaconJimJones
RonniLombardoLindaRichartzPaulRichartzBonnieVanStoneCharlieVanStone...forallyoudid.
Thank You
A special note to the Knights of Columbus for the Chalice and financing the anniversary brochure, and frame for Papal Blessing.
to all suppor ng our parish with the purchase of a Commemora ve
leaf on the “Giving” tree.