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Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding date.
Sacrament of Baptism The Parish Community celebrates Baptisms on all Sundays of the month at 12:00 pm. One preparation session is required for first time parents. Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the child’s birth.
Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of the Lord’s Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 5:00 pm. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests.
Sacrament of the Sick The Parish Community celebrates this Sacrament at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.
The Roman Catholic Church of
OUR LADY OF MERCY 9 0 WH I P P A N Y R O A D • WH I P P A N Y , N J 0 7 9 8 1
Served By Reverend Roberto Amador
Administrator [email protected]
Reverend Milton Camargo Parochial Vicar
Vincent LoBello, Deacon [email protected]
Kamil Kiszka, Transitional Deacon
Reverend Francis Duffy Weekend Assistant
Lisa Dempsey, Pastoral Associate [email protected]
Lynda Asea, Parish Secretary [email protected]
Edwin Peterson, Trustee
Carmen Blandino, Parish Council President Ministries
Altar Linens Debbie Finn, 973-464-9035 [email protected]
Altar Servers Coordinator: Fr. Milton Camargo, 973-887-0050 [email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers Coordinators: Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 & Marilyn Kuehner, 973-386-1742 [email protected]
Health Ministry Coordinators: Marlene Peterson & Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 [email protected]
Martha & Mary Ministry Patti Cobane, 973-386-1393 & Anne Roda-Farrell 973-884-2969 [email protected]
Ministers of the Word Coordinators: Rose Prisco, 973-884-2702 & Kim Gigantino, 973-463-0327 [email protected]
Music Ministry Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 [email protected]
Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator: Janet Dodge, 973-887-2583 [email protected]
Usher/Ministers Coordinator: John Guido, 973-769-2528 [email protected]
Rectory & St. Mary’s
Cemetery Office 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from... 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday Phone 973-887-0050 Fax 973-887-0991 E-Mail [email protected] Web www.ourladyofmercyparish.com
The Lord’s Day Saturday Evening
5:30 pm Sunday Morning
7:30, 9:30 & 11:00 am Weekdays 9:00 am
Saturday Morning 9:00 am (Novena)
Holy Day Eve 5:30 pm (Church)
Holy Days 6:30 am & 12:05 pm (Chapel)
Religious Formation 9 Parsippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
PreK-8th Grade Coordinator------------------------------Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 Assistant Coordinator -----------------------------------------Lynda Asea, 973-887-0050 Email: [email protected]
9th & 10th Grade H.S. Confirmation Program Coordinator-------------------------------- Deacon Vincent & Majella LoBello Email: [email protected]
We Invite you to CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…
Sunday 04/15/18 Monday 04/16/18 Tuesday 04/17/18 Wednesday 04/18/18
3rd Sunday of Easter Calendar Raffle
Last RFSession
11AM Family MassRefreshments in Parish Ctr.
APRIL 15, 2018THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
SATURDAY, April 14th- Vigil Third Sunday of Easter5:30 P.M. Joe Salinari
Angelo Biunno
SUNDAY, April 15th- Third Sunday of Easter7:30 A.M. Gordon Class (28th Ann)9:30 A.M. Ann Peters
Johnny CastilloPeter HollanderStanley & Sophie Piekarz
11:00 A.M. Assunta Wiederman LessLinda GiordanoAntionetta & Antonio Cirelli
MONDAY, April 16th-
9:00 A.M. Mary Geraldine McHale
TUESDAY, April 17th- 9:00 A.M. Marie Guerin (36th Ann)
Edward Foran, Sr (35th Ann)
WEDNESDAY, April 18th -9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
THURSDAY, April 19th- 9:00 A.M. Edward Foran, Jr.
Bill Ashline (38th Ann)Eddie Dempsey (14th Ann)Dorothy Hendricks (24th Ann)
FRIDAY, April 20th -9:00 A.M. Angela Barat
SATURDAY, April 21st - St. Anselem9:00 A.M. People of the Parish
SATURDAY, April 21st - Vigil Fourth Sunday of Easter5:30 P.M. Yolanda Falcon (26th Ann)
Anna & Michael Konesny
SUNDAY, April 22nd- Fourth Sunday of Easter World Day of Prayer for Vocations
7:30 A.M. Ines TollotRobert, Steven & Patty Thompson
9:30 A.M. Angelo Cocca (61st Ann)Paul W. Bolcar (31st Ann)Geraldine Macchiaverna (40th Ann)
11:00 A.M. Guido TucciJohn Kamphausen
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING
April 8th $ 7, 007. 00 Last Year (Palm Sunday) $ 10, 839. 00
Second Collection $ 907. 00
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for April“Young People” - That young people may respond
generously to their vocations and seriously consider offeringthemselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.
OLM 13th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
OLM’s Golf Outing will be held on Wed, 6/20 “For Men and Women Golfers “ at theFarmstead Golf & Country Club, Lafayette, NJ 8AM, Shotgun start: Cost $ 100/pp and
includes Green fee/cart, Buffet and Prizes. Kindly make yourcheck payable to: Our Lady of Mercy Church and mail to: OLMGolf Committee c/o Peter B. Jovellanos15 Daniel Terr.,Whippany NJ 07981. For info/questions call 973-539-3921
PRAYING THE ROSARYAll are invited to join us each morning at 8:35AM,before the 9AM Mass Monday-Saturday to pray theRosary together as one family. Please join us.
K OF C ANNUAL DRIVEMembers of the K of C Council #6904 of Whippany will becollecting donations at the doorways of OLM Church after theMasses on Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd.Money collected will be given to Allegro School, EmploymentHorizon, and ARC of Morris County. Thank you in advance foryour support.
CAREGIVER’S CONFERENCEThe Caregiver Coalition of MorrisCounty will hold their Caregiver’sConference on Sat, April 21st from
8:30 a.m. – 12:30pm at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum inMorristown. Participants will learn what questions to ask whenconsidering what level of care is appropriate or necessary fortheir loved ones and themselves. Questions include: What canbe done within the home to make it safest? When is it time forhelp in the home? What are some options when in-home helpis no longer a possibility? How can we access these options,and can we afford it? Complimentary breakfast will be provided. Call 973.993-1160, x534 or [email protected]
Thursday 04/19/18 Friday 04/20/18 Saturday 04/21/18 Sunday 04/22/18
Employment Horizons“Shred Day”
K of C Drive
Loaves & Fishes
4th Sunday of Easter World Day of PrayerFor VocationsCalendar RaffleLoaves & FishesK of C Drive
For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven
...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick
Giuseppa Casarrubea, Connor Davey, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Charles Realmonte, Raye,
Linda Ann Celeste, John Strumolo, Sr, Cara Coughlin, Emma Carothers, Joseph Mascia, James Giannetti,
Stella,Colton Ford Petronaci, John Lenox, Jimmy Hark,Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman, Susan Nicoll, Mike,
Audrey Sherry, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil, Ann Granziel, Paul Comerford, Justin T.,
Angel Lamontagne, Beverly Fresco, Neal Spickert-Fulton,Generoso Giesullo, Arlene Gentile, Anita & Armando Geroldi,
Christine McGarry, Theresa Pentz,, Ann-Marie Andre,Mackenzie Cunningham, John Cordova, Bob Flieger,
Jean Marie Petrino, Michael Rado, Elaine Gieger, Marie,Peter D’Alessio, Jessica Hermans, Anthony LaFerrara,Dolores Williams, Belarmino Viegas, Michael Albano,
Megan Fennie, John Yacat, Lucille PizzichielloPeter Manning, Mark Kearney and Cynthia Vogt
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially
Jack Finn and Irma Quiroga
..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
5th ANNUAL BEEFSTEAKTRICKY TRAY
On Fri, 5/11, Notre Dame Church willhold their 5th Annual OperationAppalachia Beefsteak Dinner and TrickyTray, also featuring live music. Space islimited, so please register as soon aspossible. No one under 21 is allowed. All
proceeds will benefit Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel’s outreachprogram Operation Appalachia. Your support helps fund theannual trip to repair homes in Preston County, West Virginia.
LITURGY CORNERToday’s Gospel is one of many “well-known” stories about Jesus, sometimesreferred to as “the Road to Emmaus”.The Risen Jesus, thought to be astranger, joins two of the disciples alongthe road to Emmaus. They wereconfused by the “stranger” because heseems unaware of all that has happened.
As they walk, Jesus “explained to them what referred to him inall the scriptures”. Later when they shared a meal together,they recognized Jesus in the “breaking of the bread”. Most ofus have experienced attending Mass in a church we’ve neverbeen to. We immediately notice how some things are“different” - how it looks, what the priest does, even receivingthe Body and Blood of Christ might be different. But , the Massis entirely familiar. We hear familiar prayers and readings; weparticipate in familiar gestures like sitting, standing andkneeling; we pray the Our Father and extend the Sign of Peaceto those around us. Together we join with a community ofbelievers and welcome the Real Presence of Jesus in ourmidst. It could explain why this Gospel is a favorite for somany people. We, like the disciples, have all been on thatroad, among strangers. Yet we still know the Real Presence ofJesus and we have recognized our brothers and sisters inJesus Christ as we come together for the breaking of thebread. Enjoy your week. Remember to see Jesus in the facesof all the “strangers” we encounter each and every day!
FAITH AT HOMEJesus promised to be with us always, butoften we fail to recognize Him becausewe have different ideas of what He mustbe like. For example, maybe we expectto see a glorious Lord and he appears tous instead as a simple walking
companion. Adults: Have I ever experienced Jesuswalking with me in times of trouble? How did I recognizeHim and how did I respond to His presence?
Children: Do I feel Jesus near me when I am troubled orsad? What do I talk to him about?
A Family Perspective: Families, as the domestic church,have the opportunity to make the family meal a time ofprayerful encounter with one another and with Jesus. Ata family meal we share our experiences of the day andconnect them with the experiences of others in thefamily. We can also enjoy the meal as an opportunity toreflect upon our family life in light of Scripture. At theirbest our family meals can connect us to Jesus too. As youeat, talk together about how the disciples discussed theirexperiences in Jerusalem and how they came tounderstand them differently when Jesus interpreted thoseevents in the light of Scripture.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM4/15 “Last RF Session & 11AM Family Mass”, 4/29 &5/6 “Altar Servers Commissioned” 5/5 11AM & 2PM”First Eucharist Celebrations”, 5/6 “Baby Shower” forSeveral Sources, 6/20 OLM’s “13th Annual Golf Outing”at Farmstead Country Club, Lafayette $100pp
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS4/18-20th “Spring Clothing Drive”, 4/21 “Shred Day”,both by Employment Horizons
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONThe 2017-2018 RF year has ended. If you didnot receive a 2018-2019 Registration Form,
please feel free to contact us at the emails below: K-8th [email protected] 9th & 10th [email protected]
As part of their preparation for First Eucharist, thefollowing children and their families will present the gifts atthe following liturgies this weekend
9:30 Luke Williams
SWEET PEACE BAKING CONTESTRise Up Interfaith from Rockaway issponsoring the Sweet Peace BakingContest on Sun, Apr 29th from 1-3 Amateurbakers ages 7 and up are invited for a
chance to win ribbons and cash prizes for the best bakedtreats. Dessert lovers are also welcomed to support thebakers and sample the treats! For an entry form, ticket infoor details about the event, visit www.riseupnj.org.Rise Up provides temporary assistance to those facingeconomic hardships, family crises, medical issues, andother situations which may seem overwhelming.
OLM 201 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEWinning tickets for our Spring Calendar Raffleare drawn after the 9:30 AM Mass in the foyer.
You could be one of the lucky winners! There are still 46chances to win, plus you can become a multiple winnertoo! Remember: YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT!
4/08 Sunday Eleanor Loia $1004/09 Monday Lori DiNapoli $ 504/10 Tuesday Leslie Wijungco $ 504/11 Wednesday Vic Ferretti $ 504/12 Thursday Maureen Lenox $ 504/13 Friday Marc Graham $ 504/14 Saturday Our Lady of Mercy $ 50
CABARET 2018The Cultural Arts Committee will hold a“Square Dance Demo with a ModernTwist” on Sat 4/21 from 6-8pm in theRec Ctr. The evening will include snacksand beverages. There is no fee to get in.Doors open at 5:30pm and there is openseating. All are welcome to attend.
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTMy name is Andrew Gigantino and I am currently aLife Scout working towards the rank of Eagle. Istarted as a cub scout, five years later I had achievedmy Arrow of Light, the highest award in cub scoutingand crossed over to the Boy Scouts. I have been a
life long parishioner of OLM. I am a Minister of the Word and alsohelp out with the Knights of Columbus activities. One of therequirements for an Eagle Scout is to demonstrate leadershipthrough a service project which benefits the community. For myservice project, I will be beautifying the grounds in front of theAmerican Legion Post #155 in Whippany. They have a grass stripalong the front of its property. There are old, decaying telephonepoles alongside the grass which serve as car parking stops andmark the property line. I plan to remove them and install a vinylsplit rail fence across the front of the property. Mulch will be placedunder the fence to help with grass cutting. The Legion would alsolike fifteen new car stops installed in front of the property whereveterans meet and public events are held. I am asking for a tax-deductible donation so that I can purchase the vinyl split levelfence, cement, mulch, car stops and miscellaneous supplies. With your support we can beautify the American Legion Post#155. Donations are greatly appreciated. All tax-deductibledonations should be made out in the form of checks to “BSA Troop155" and send to: Andrew Gigantino, 5 Knollwood Rd, Whippany,NJ 07981. Thank you for your support and involvement, AndrewGigantino, Troop155
2018 WOMEN’S CONFERENCESt. Paul Inside the Walls will sponsor aWomen’s Conference on Sat 4/28 from9AM-1PM. Doors open at 8:30AM.Cost is $25pp. Feminine, Faithful,Fearless: “At Any Age, At Any Stage ofLife”. Presenters include Kate Wicker,
Journalist, Cindy Costello, Teacher and Katie McKenna,Professional Fundraiser. The day will also have fabulousspeakers, Adoration, networking and giveaways. For more info goto www.insidethewalls.org/womensconference.
K OF C JERRY MARTINO BLOOD DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus #6904 will holdtheir semi-annual Blood Drive on Saturday,May 12th from 9AM - 3PM at Notre DameChurch in their ParIsh Hall. If your last blooddonation was on or before 3/17/18, then youare an eligible donor. You may make an
appointment by calling the Community Blood Services at 201-251-3703; however, walk-ins are welcome and the wait time is typicallyshorter later in the day. For whole blood, the process - whichincludes registration and screening - takes approximately 60 mins.(The opportunity to donate red blood cells, platelets and plasmavia automated collection will also be available.) Photo ID isrequired. As always, refreshments will be provided. The need forblood is constant and critical in the NJ/NY metropolitan area,especially as the overall population ages. Please considerdonating if you are able. For more info, please contact PeterGeorge at: 862-812-0835.
My Dear Friends,
This Sunday, April 15th is the last session of our Religious Formation Program, both PreK-8th and theConfirmation Program, 9th and 10th graders. It has been a great experience for me to visit the programs andshare with our children, parents and catechists. Religious Formation is one of our priorities here at OLM andat every parish of the Universal Church. It is the most powerful way we can spread the good news of theGospel as our Lord commanded us to do as his disciples. Our children are the future of the world and,therefore of the Church. It is a great joy to see them coming to Church and learning their faith.
On behalf of the entire community I would like to thank our children for coming here to our Program. They fill our church with energy and their smiles bring happiness to every one of us. Every time I visit theirclassrooms I feel renewed and encouraged to go on with my mission. We are proud of being able to helpinfluence their future and help them grow embracing the values of the Gospel in their lives. Growing up inour modern world is not always easy. There are many distractions: internet, games, cellphones, sports… they are all good things in moderation. However, they can also become an impediment for the normal andhealthy process of maturing if we don’t give all these goods the place they deserve in our lives. I am sohappy and grateful to see that you, our children here at OLM, know how to put aside other things that may be good for you and make the decision to come to our Religious Formation Program to make your faith in the Lord grow bigger and deeper. We love to have you here. We love to see you growing physicallyand spiritually. May God bless you always and keep you always with Him. May you never walk away fromthe Lord, the One who gave you your lives, the One who loves you unconditionally and even more thanMom and Dad.
I would like to thank our parents for entrusting your children to us. As I always say, it is a privilege to be ableto teach our children our faith. This is your mission as well. Our Program here and all of us are only meant tohelp you on your mission. We are very happy to support you and your children. The best way to teach is byexample. Words are blown by the wind if they are not supported by a worthy way of life. You parents arethe first teachers of your children. Thank you for being here with them. Thank you for coming as a family topass your faith on to your children. Whenever we see a family together at church we have the certaintythat the Kingdom of God is growing in our midst.
To our catechists and to our Coordinators for Religious Formation and Confirmation Program, I have nowords to thank you enough for your dedication during the whole year. You also have a family and work todo, yet you make time for the good work of the Lord. You are doing a challenging job with great love andgenerosity. Thank you for your testimony of faith and for fulfilling your mission as true disciples of Jesusamong all of us. You help us to build up our Parish Family, the Church and the Kingdom in the world.
We are having the 11:00Am Mass dedicated to our families from our ReligiousFormation Program. Afterwards, we will have some sharing at the Parish Center tocelebrate the ending of the Program for this year. May God continue to bless us andour mission here at OLM.
Fr. Roberto
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