SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020 5:00 pm---- Lorraine DiPietro Raymond Kelley 7:00 pm---- OLM Parishioners

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020 7:45 am---- Barbara Arabas 9:15 am---- Ryan Family Jim & Ida Buck Michele Chirichiello 10:45 am---- Dennis McKenna 12:15 pm---- OLM Parishioners

MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 9:30 am---- Warren (Toby) Rowland Ellen Barry Tracey Nutile

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 9:30 am---- Dennis McKenna

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 9:30 am---- For the Unborn Crystal Schaffer (Living)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 9:30 am---- Paul Shernce

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 9:30 am---- Raymond Murphy

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 5:00 pm---- Geroge Wyker (2nd Ann) Quinton Wagner Barbara Arabas 7:00 pm---- Monica Burbano Kevin Morales

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020 7:45 am---- Thelma Kennedy 9:15 am---- Maureen Marshall Daniel Lambach 10:45 am---- Edward Shimkus, Sr. Bill “Billy” 12:15 pm---- OLM Parishioners

SANCTUARY LAMP In memory of Dn. Pat VanOrman

SUNDAY OFFERING Solemnity of Mary $ 45.00 January 11-12 $7,571.00 Monthly $ 276.00 TOTAL $7,892.00

Grocery Gift Card Sales for 2019: $62,085.00 Profit: $3,104.25

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Reminder: If you attend Mass at either St. Luke’s or St. Mark’s you can drop your Our Lady of the Mountain envelope in the collection basket and it will be credited as your donation to Our Lady of the Mountain.

FAITH DIRECT

With the dawn of the new year, we continue to rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior. I am blessed and thankful for all the gracious gifts that you provided to our parish in the past year. Your prayers, support, and monetary gifts allow us to continue to spread the Gospel and share God's message of love and peace. This is a message that is needed more than ever, but we cannot continue to do the work of the Church without your help. I prayerfully ask that you consider using our secure and easy-to-use electronic giving program, Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process donations to the offertory or any second collections of your choosing. To enroll in online giving, visit faith.direct/NJ568, or text the word ENROLL to (Text-to-Give Phone Number). Thank you for your continued support of our parish family. God Bless You, Fr. Marcin

MINISTRIES

Altar Servers ---------------------- Fr. Javier --------------------------- 876-4395 Baptism Preparation ------------ Fr. Marcin ------------------------- 876-4395 Children’s Liturgy ---------------- Debi Pinelli ------------------ 908-256-6338 Columbiettes --------------------- Joanne Lee ------------------ 973-699-6793 Eucharistic Ministers ----------- Cindy Jones ----------------------- 684-0661 Evangelization -------------------- Renny Hodgskin ------------------ 876-4395 Food Pantry Director ----------- Traci Geraghty -------------------- 876-4003 Gift Shop --------------------------- Fran Clary -------------------------- 852-5779 Knights of Columbus ------------ John Clary ------------------------- 852-5779 Lectors------------------------------ Chris Latran ----------------------- 852-9341 Music/Choir Director ----------- Rita Mueller ----------------- 973-862-2095 R.C.I.A. ----------------------------- Fr. Marcin ------------------------- 876-4395 Rosary Altar Society ------------ Carol Petronella ------------ 732-794-8382 Sacristan --------------------------- Linda Richartz -------------------- 876-4395 Visiting Ministry ----------------- Deacon Bob Head --------------- 684-8399 Weddings -------------------------- Kim Smith ------------------------- 876-4395

Local Youth Protection / Safe Environment Coordinator: Kim Smith

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday No religious

classes Office Closed

RCIA

Peer Ministry

NO Bible Study

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

January 19th, 2020 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

MY DEAR PARISHIONERS, Welcome back into Ordinary Time, Christmas Season unfortunately is over but I hope you had

a very nice, happy and blessed Christmas Season, now is a time to proclaim God’s Kingdom to others! Today in the liturgy of the church we celebrate the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. When John the Baptist saw Jesus

he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Today’s Gospel is a testimony of what John has come to know about who Jesus is. Lamb of God. One who forgives sins. One who baptize with the Holy Spirit. Son of God. John the Baptist found his reason for existence. He was to point out the Lamb of God to the world. His mission is not different from the mission of every Christian.

Like John the Baptist, we simply need to open our eyes to recognize and respond to opportunities to carry forth Jesus’ mission to others. Our own testimony to Jesus’ presence and our own understanding of who he is becomes known through the good we do for others. John the Baptist looked at Jesus and said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” We have been called to do the same.

Build your life on Jesus, let Jesus be the foundation of your life. He is the lamb who will take away your sins. Psychologists will help us get an insight into the human causes of our problems, counselors will help us deal with our guilt, but only Jesus the Lamb of God can take that guilt away.

In the last book of the Bible, Revelation, we see the liturgy of heaven and Jesus in heaven is called the Lamb. So when we call Jesus the Lamb of God during Mass it reminds us that we have heaven on earth. Jesus says to us, “This is my Body which will be given up for you”, “This is the chalice of my blood...It will be shed for you and for many so that sins may be forgiven.” Happy are we who are called to his supper.

As we begin our discipleship journey through Ordinary Time, we offer ourselves to God as obedient servants. We set out to find Jesus in every aspect of life.

Today’s gospel helps us be more open to the presence of Jesus in every moment of our life. Like Paul in today’s second reading we are all called to be holy. There is nothing greater that any of us can do in our lives than to point Christ out to others. Jesus, Lamb of God, we thank you for dying for us and shedding your blood to take away our sins. May we live as your faithful followers. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.

.WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 22 – DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN.

47 YEARS AGO SUPREME COURT MADE ABORTION LEGAL IN OUR COUNTRY

Modern medical science has clearly shown us that human life begins at conception. At conception a new human being begins, complete with his or her own unique set of DNA, which is present from the first day of life. The new little person’s sex is also determined from the beginning. Eighteen days after conception the baby’s heart is beating. The beautiful thing about this life is that it is created by God. Let us kneel before the God who made us. Because it is God who made us we have great respect for human life. The right to life is the most fundamental of all rights.

Life is the greatest gift from God. Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God. That image

cannot be destroyed!!! THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – MOTHER OF GOD – PRAY

FOR US AND HELP US TO BE PRO-LIFE AND PROTECT LIFE FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH.

TOGETHER, WE MARCH FOR LIFE Washington, D.C. January 24, 2020

Will you be going? Abortion is the most significant human rights abuse of our time. Will you take a stand? JOIN US FOR THE NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE. The right to life is a human right. Our defense of that right is a joyful witness to the beauty and dignity of every human person.

The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful. Vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country, every year, tens of thousands of pro-lifers converge on the National Mall and march on Capitol Hill on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. It’s the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world. But this is not just a protest… TOGETHER, WE GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIFE. The coach will leave on January 24 from St Luke's at 7am, and return after 8pm, depending on traffic and any rest break. Parishioners wishing to reserve a seat can do so by contacting Mike Lennon at: mike.lennon@comcast.net, (908)246-318

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY (January 18-25)

Traditionally the week of prayer is celebrated between 18-25 January, between the feasts of St Peter and St. Paul. The 2020 theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been selected. “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness” (Acts 28:2). During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Churches of all faiths are called together to form a vibrant and prayerful witness for Christian Unity by heeding Jesus’s prayer “that they all may be one.”

Eternal Father, we praise you for sending your Son

to be one of us and to save us. Look upon your people with mercy, for we are divided in so many ways,

and give us the Spirit of Jesus to make us one in love. We ask this gift, loving Father,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From Fr. Javier TEACHING FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE

CATHOLIC CHURCH THE SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH

The Sacrament of Holy Orders The effects of The Sacrament of Holy Orders My dear brothers and sisters, according with our tradition and with our catechism this sacrament configures the recipient to Christ by a special grace of the Holy Spirit, so that he may serve as Christ's instrument for his Church. By ordination one is enabled to act as a representative of Christ, Head of the Church. “As in the case of Baptism and Confirmation this share in Christ's office is granted once for all. The sacrament of Holy Orders, like the other two, confers an indelible spiritual character and cannot be repeated or conferred temporarily”. It is true that someone validly ordained can, for grave reasons, be discharged from the obligations and functions linked to ordination, or can be forbidden to exercise them; but he cannot become a layman again in the strict sense, because the character imprinted by ordination is forever. The vocation and mission received on the day of his ordination mark him permanently. Since it is ultimately Christ who acts and effects salvation through the ordained minister, the unworthiness of the latter does not prevent Christ from acting. St. Augustine states this forcefully: “As for the proud minister, he is to be ranked with the devil. Christ's gift is not thereby profaned: what flows through him keeps its purity, and what passes through him remains dear and reaches the fertile earth. . . . The spiritual power of the sacrament is indeed comparable to light: those to be enlightened receive it in its purity, and if it should pass through defiled beings, it is not itself defiled”.

WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC

We are Catholic because we believe: The doctrine of original sin, closely connected with that of redemption by Christ, provides lucid discernment of man's situation and activity in the world. By our first parents' sin, the devil has acquired a certain domination over man, even though man remains free. Original sin entails "captivity under the power of him who thenceforth had the power of death, that is, the devil". Ignorance of the fact that man has a wounded nature inclined to evil gives rise to serious errors in the areas of education, politics, social action and morals. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 407

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Due to a few unforeseen issues in the church, we will no longer be leaving the church open. It will now be open ONLY during the same hours as the OLM office. (9-3) If it is a holyday and the office is closed, the church will ONLY be open for the mass times and closed in between. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Together with St. Luke and OLM, the Knights are sponsoring a bus to the March for Life in Washington DC on January 24, 2020. To reserve

a seat or obtain more info, email mike.lennon@comcast.net” ------------------------------------

Reflection for the Week However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the

results. Winston Churchill

------------------------------------- We are looking for a few Good Knights! You don’t have to attend every meeting or participate in every event. Considered the “right arm of the

Catholic Church,” the Knights of Columbus is the largest, Catholic, fraternal, family service organization in the world! Help those in need

and grow in your faith. Become a Knight! www.lvkofc.org

Grade K - 6 ---- CLASSES TODAY Grade 7 -------- Monday, January 27th ---- 6:00 - 7:15 pm Grade 8 -------- Monday, February 3rd ---- 6:00 - 7:15 pm Grade 9 -------- Monday, January 27th ---- 7:30 - 9:00 pm Grade 10 ------ Monday, February 3rd ---- 7:30 - 9:00 pm

High School Youth Group Grades 9 to 12

Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm (Teen Center)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Attention Moms and Dads…the Children’s Liturgy program is looking for volunteers to share the Word of God with our little blessings during the 9:15AM Mass. The lessons are already prepared so there is very little work to do. If you could lead one Sunday every 4 or 5 weeks it would be such a big help and LOTS OF FUN!!!. Please call Debi Pinelli at 908.256.6338 or email debipinelli@gmail.com if interested.

PJ & BOOK COLLECTION The Long Valley Columbiettes will be collecting PJs and Books on the weekend of January 18th/19th and 25th/26th. Newborn to teen size PJs and new used books will be donated to the Pajama Program which gives new pajamas and new books to children all across the country in support of their right to a loving bedtime and good night. A box will be provided in the gathering space for these donations. Thank you for helping those in need.

LV FIRST AID SQUAD

Just a little bit about our fundraiser: the Long Valley First Aid Squad Auxiliary is hosting our First Annual Valentine's Day Rose Sale happening on February 13th from 12pm-

7pm and 14th from 12pm-6pm at the LV First Aid Squad building on East Mill Rd. Our

fundraising helps us support the Long Valley First Aid Squad with new equipment. We will be selling 1 dozen red roses for $30. 2 dozen non-red roses for $35 and 1 dozen non-red $25. We are accepting pre-orders through our website www.store.lvfas.org now through Feb. 9th and also walk-ins on February13th from 12pm-7pm and 14th from 12pm-6pm. All roses will be for pick-up at the Long Valley First Aid Squad building at 70 East Mill Rd in Long Valley. Please follow our Facebook Page for more Information.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

A growing number of parishes are reporting that they, their parishioners, and parish staff have been receiving a request to buy gift cards for their pastor and get them to a particular address. If you get such an email, you can be rather sure that this is a scam. Our priests do not ask parishioners to buy gift cards for them. Please be vigilant!!

GROCERY GIFT CARDS Grocery gift cards are always available in the parish office daily. Please consider helping us to continue supporting our high school graduates and college students. Thank you again! Next sale dates are this weekend January 18 & 19.

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST R.C. CHURCH

Book Collection January 9 – February 20, 2020

Collecting used books and DVD’s – adult and children’s. Excluded – text books, encyclopedias, board games, VCR tapes and magazines. Please Drop off books in collection bin at St. Mark’s Church – under the porch. Books will be sold at St. Mark’s Book Sale on March 7 and 8, 2020 Questions – email Kim at fkdunn@comcast.net

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers: Baby Aiden, Baby Avery, Anthony Arbolino, Arianna Anello, Vic Berzanski, Addison Bigos, Christine Bird, Alex Birdsall, Julien Bonifacio, Noah Bonita, Karen Boyd, Toni Brenner, Christina Brithtly, Kim Brown, Nancy Buchman, Tim Burns, Josephine Canova,

Patricia Carroll, Joseph Caruso, Ron Caruso, James Castagna, Jeff Cheripka, Robert Cheripka, David Chung, Eric Clemente, Robert Curtis, Sr., Randy Clymer, William Corchado, Chris Cornell, Genevieve Dancicco, Gary Davila, Phyllis DeFranco, Christopher Delplato, Michelle Demarest, Mike Depew, Vito Dellibovi, Dennis Doner, Sue Elahie, Glenn Evans, Jayden Feichter, Michael Fiume, Barbara Froetscher, Mary Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Ann Gentile, Jean Greco, Jerry Green, Don Grevera, Mike Grundy, Sr., Anabela Guerra, Laurel Jilek, Kristina Kantz, Michael Kennedy, Martin Kester, Carman Kissoczy, Salvatore Lombardo, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Jillian Martin, Nancy Martin, Judy Martino, Aiden Mason, Darlene McHugh, Ed Michonski, Jennifer Mollitor, Faith Morelli, Nora Ochwat, Johnnie O’Conney, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Anita Paterson, Jim & Carolynn Pauze, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Rita Powell, Deanna Procuito, Clifford Pultz, Art Quails, Joanne Reilly, Dan Salerno, Kathleen Sanders, Marge Sanders, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Connor Scott, Colinda Shernce, Paula Smith, Brian Steli, Janet Stiles, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Jr., April Turkmen, Paula Vacca, Lil Varga, Fred Walliser, Jean Ward, Ronald Warner, Allen Watts, Ryan Wendt, Adrienne Werner, Alice Whedon, Betty Windt, Melissa Winters, Ron Zielensky & Issac Zujkowski. We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for one month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin. If there is someone’s name listed that has passed away please contact the office and let us know. Thank you

SAINT LUKE PRESCHOOL

265 West Mill Long Valley, New Jersey 07853

908-876-3515 OPEN HOUSE

For the Upcoming 2020-2021 School Year January 24, 9:30 to 10:30

Please join us for bagels and coffee and tour our preschool classrooms and campus!

Meet our wonderful and loving staff Come see for yourself how we can give your child a well-rounded

preschool education in a nurturing and caring environment! Registration for New Families begins on Monday, January 27th

ST. THERESE SCHOOL

Sunday, January 26, 12:30-2:00pm & Wednesday, January 29, 9:00-11:000am, St. Therese will be having an open house for PreSchool through 8th grade students. National Catholic Schools week begins Sunday, January 26, 2020 with a week full of activities. Please see their website at STS.StThereseRoxbury.org or call 973-584-0812. For more information.

"PIZZA WITH THE BISHOP”

There will be two evening events in the month of February, both from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm:

Monday, February 3 at DePaul High School in Wayne Thursday, February 13 at Pope St. John XXIII High School in Sparta.

POPE JOHN XXIII MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pope John XXIII Middle School is a thriving Catholic school with an enrollment of 243 students in grades 5, 6 and 7. We are committed to providing students with a faith-based educational program that fosters academic excellence, cultivates global awareness, and develops a sense of social justice. Academics are complemented by an array of extracurricular programs including clubs and sports that promote self-confidence and a sense of community. We invite you to attend an Open House for prospective families on Wednesday, January 29th at 9:00 a.m. Please RSVP to Anne Kaiser at 973-729-6126, or at admissions@popejohn.org.

DOMINICAN COLLEGE Saturday, January 25th join us for an Open House beginning at 9:30am with check-in and the program will start at 10:00am. Register for the Open House now: dc.edu/register

VILLA WALSH ACADEMY 2020 SUMMER CAMP

Villa Walsh is offering Summer Camp beginning June 22nd through July 3rd for Girls entering grades 4-8. There are morning sessions and afternoon sessions. There is a supervised lunch from 12:00-1:00 if interested as well. Girls entering Grades 9-12 there is a evening session from June 22nd – July 2. Please see the website at www.villawalsh.org under the Althletics tab or email the camp director, Shannon Graziani, with any questions at summercamp@villawalsh.org

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP RECREATION The “Fashion First Workshop” is being offered again with continued requests! Explore fashion and learn the fundamentals of sewing skills through the influence of the amazing and talented Renee Nesbitt-Baird. Renee is a graduate of “Parsons School of Design” and one of the winners of the “Children’s Wear Award” for JC Penney. Renee, along with her faculty provides an opportunity for one to make a new item at each workshop session. The students choose their fabric, design and sketch their piece, and measure their silhouette. To finish up, a final fitting leads to a fashion show on the last day. The Workshops are scheduled for Grades 3-10th from 4:30-6:00 pm, on Wednesdays beginning February 5th through March 4th, 2020 at the Senior Center in Long Valley, NJ. A non-refundable fee is due before January 29, 2020. Please register early as space is limited. For more information contact the Washington Township Recreation office at (908) 876-5941 or email us at recreation@wtmorris.net or visit our website at www.wtmorris.org.

"Something Beautiful for God"

From February 26 through April 5 2020 there will be “40 Days for Life” daily prayer vigils around the world outside of Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities. Please join us as we pray the rosary at 196 Speedwell Ave., Planned Parenthood of Morristown, where many lives of babies in the womb are lost every year. Your gift of an hour or more of peaceful witness and prayer any time between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday, will help to save God’s children in danger of abortion. Do something beautiful for Him, and sign up for any hour(s) you can give at: https://www.40daysforlife.com/morristown