Our Mission Statement “Recognizing that we are the Body of Christ, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of the Mountain is called to live the Gospel. We desire to express our commitment to this call through praise-filled celebration, which culminates in our being sent into the community to actively reach out to others. Thus, we seek to grow in Christian love.”

2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-4395 ~ Fax 908-876-3744 www.ourladyofthemountain.org

In case of emergency – priest for sick 201-841-4952 Staff Rev. Marcin Michalowski, Pastor email frmarcin@comcast.net Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar email frslawomir@gmail.com Rev. Javier Bareno, Parochial Vicar email javib1024@gmail.com Parish Bookkeeper – Melissa Rivera email melriveraolm@comcast.net Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email olmkims@comcast.net Ministries Altar Servers, Fr. Slawek. ..................................... 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Fr. Slawek.......................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ............................ 813-1982 Church Trustee, Bruce Haskell, Cindy Jones Columbiettes, Lucie Cohn .............................. 973-699-6793 Eucharistic Ministers, Cindy Jones ....................... 684-0661 Evangel.,Renny Hodgskin, Jim McMenamin ........ 876-4395 Food Pantry Director, Traci Geraghty.................. 876-4003 Gift Shop, Fran Clary ........................................... 852-5779 Hospitality……………………………………….. ..876-4395 Knights of Columbus, John Clary ......................... 852-5779 Local Youth Protection/Safe Environment Coordinator, Kim Smith Lectors, Chris Latran ........................................... 852-9341 Music/Choir Director, Rita Mueller… ............ 973-862-2095 R.C.I.A. Office .................................................... .876-4395 Rosary Altar Society, Linda Richartz ................... 876-9601 Sacristan, Linda Richartz ..................................... 876-4395 Ushers, Office ....................................................... 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head .................... 684-8399 Vocation Liaison, Office ....................................... 876-4395 Weddings, Kim Smith .......................................... 876-4395 Youth Ministry .................................................... 876-5024 ministrytoyouth@comcast.net

Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon James Jones Religious Education Program Director: KellyAnn Tell 908-876-4003 email dreolm@comcast.net Grades K-6 September ~ April - Sundays Grades 7-10 September ~April - alternate Mondays FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY during class times, on Sundays or Mondays, please call 908-876-5024

Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday 7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM

Teen Mass - 5:00PM 1st Saturday of the Month, October ~ March.

Weekdays 9:30AM Monday ~ Friday Holy Days Vigil 7:30PM

Holy Day 9:30AM and 7:30PM

Parish Registration: Registration forms are available in the office or can be found on the church website Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Saturday 4:15PM, 6:30PM or by appointment. Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30PM (with a few exceptions). Please call the Parish Office to schedule a time. A Baptism Preparation class is required for first time parents. Marriage One of the parties must be a bona fide member of the parish for at least one year prior to making arrangements. Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Hospital Visitation Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the family is in the hospital or homebound.

SATURDAY January 5, 2019 9:30AM OLM Parishioners 5:00PM Thomas Tell, Sr. Joseph Bielski, Sr. (20th Ann) Glen Wyder 7:00PM Rose & Louis Girgenti John McNary Sal Palazzo SUNDAY January 6, 2019 7:45AM Frank Uhl Richard & Ann Hayden 9:15AM OLM Parishioners 10:45AM George McKenzie Stuart Gutman 12:15PM Frank Uhl Matthew “Marty” Cuaycong MONDAY January 7, 2019 9:30AM OLM Parishioners TUESDAY January 8, 2019 9:30AM Jose’ Antonio Louro John Tereman Scott Tomlinson WEDNESDAY January 9, 2019 9:30AM OLM Parishioners THURSDAY January 10, 2019 9:30AM OLM Parishioners FRIDAY January 11, 2019 9:30AM Teddy Bonner SATURDAY January 12, 2019 5:00PM Thomas Tell, Sr. Jim Capozzi Kathleen Suler 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY January 13, 2019 7:45AM Frank Uhl 9:15AM Anita Brydon Clifford Loderick 10:45AM Tonya Zack 12:15PM Frank Uhl Anna Judge

Santuary Lamp in memory of Dn. Pat VanOrman

December 22-23 $7,650.50 Food Pantry $ 45.00 Flowers $ 360.00 Christmas $23,215.00 Total $31,270.50 Grocery Card sales for 2018 ~ $101,530 for a profit of $5,076.50 Faith Direct Donations in December 2018 were $16,356.50 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. Parish Office Hours Monday ~ Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM Labor Day ~ Memorial Day

Faith Direct In this season of Advent, we are continuously preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ's birth. Why not help our own parish prepare for the coming new year by signing up with Faith Direct? By supporting Our Lady of the Mountain, both you and our parish can save some time and peace of mind this holiday season. Signing up is easy! Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ568, or text the word ENROLL to (Text-to-Give Phone Number). Already using Faith Direct? Log in to add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your account, or text a dollar amount to (Text-to-Give Phone Number) to make a one-time gift today! Thank you for your continued support of our parish family. God Bless You, Fr. Marcin

Mass Ministers

SATURDAY, January 12 5:00PM Fr. Slawek Lector: KellyAnn Tell Ministers: Check in the Sacristy Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 7:00PM Fr. Javier Lector: Albert Villanueva Ministers: Check in the Sacristy Servers: SERVERS NEEDED SUNDAY, January 13 7:45AM Fr. Slawek Lector: Trudy Zielensky Ministers: Check in the Sacristy Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 9:15AM Fr. Javier Lector: Linda Richartz Ministers: Check in the Sacristy Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 10:45AM Fr. Javier Lector: Susan Baechtel Ministers: Check in the Sacristy Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 12:15PM Fr. Slawek Lector: Janet Marino Ministers: Check in the Sacristy Servers: SERVERS NEEDED

MASSES AT ST. MARKS

SATURDAY, January 12 5:30PM – Fr. Marcin SUNDAY, January 13 9:00AM – Fr. Marcin 11:00AM – Fr. Marcin

January 6th, 2019 ~ The Epiphany of the Lord

FROM FR. MARCIN MY DEAR PARISHIONERS,

Jesus came for everyone. Today we celebrate what we call the Epiphany of Jesus that is the revelation or manifestation of Jesus for everyone. Jesus was revealed by the Father to the world as its Savior when the light of a star guided the wise men from the East to worship him, when the Father spoke from heaven at Jesus’ baptism declaring Jesus to be his beloved Son, and when Jesus performed his first miracle at Cana.

Today we celebrate the light of a star leading and revealing Jesus as the Savior of the world to wise men. The body language of the wise men before Jesus spoke of their attitude. They prostrated themselves before Jesus. They worshipped him, and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh; gold because Jesus is king, frankincense because Jesus is divine and myrrh prefiguring his Passion.

There is another attitude in today’s Gospel, the attitude of Herod. He does not have an attitude of reverence and respect for Jesus. Herod pretends that he is just as respectful to Jesus as the wise men. He tells them, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.” However his thoughts were not thoughts of homage, he merely wanted to trick the wise men into telling him where Jesus was so that he could have him murdered. Herod did not want to lose power and control to somebody else, so he rejected the baby Jesus even though Jesus would be no threat to his kingly power. Herod’s problem was not Jesus but Herod himself, and some peoples’ problem is not Jesus or the Church but rather that they have rejected Jesus and the Church, particularly by their lifestyles.

The baby Jesus was surrounded in Bethlehem by those who worshipped him but in Jerusalem there was a crowd of liars. They said one thing but meant the opposite. Truth was lacking. In our own time we see this being played out in many walks of life but it is easier to see it in the world of the media and politics.

Anytime I decide that I know better than Jesus or the Church then I have set myself up as a modern day Herod. The faith of the Church is bigger than the faith of any one person. When I celebrate Mass I say the words and prayers of the Roman Missal, not my own words, because the prayers of the Roman Missal reflect the faith of the Church which is bigger than my own faith. I do not have the authority to change the words and prayers of the Roman Missal because if I did then I would be subjecting you to only my faith instead of sharing with you the faith of the Church.

The good news of Epiphany is that Jesus is the revelation of God as one who offers himself to us in love. Jesus is the epiphany of the invisible God in all the events

of his life: as a helpless child in a manger, as a young man dying on the cross -- the ultimate revelation that God’s glory is love. This feast reminds us that each Sunday’s liturgy with its gospel reading is an epiphany of the Lord to be reflected upon in the quiet of faith. Epiphany is the revelation of the purpose of the Incarnation: that God and we, God’s sons and daughters, might enjoy each other in the embrace of love.

God has spoken to us, the Word has become flesh. Let us allow God’s word to sink into our hearts. The epiphany of the Lord is visible in every celebration of the Eucharist. Jesus reveals himself and identifies himself as the bread of life.

Be wise! Follow the trail of the wise men. Go to Bethlehem. See Jesus and your search will be done.

EPIPHANY BLESSING OF THE HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR

How to do it?? The entire family gathers at the main entrance of the home. Leader: peace to this house All: And to all who dwell within Leader: We begin the New Year by dedicating our family to Christ. The search of the magi urges us to renew our baptismal call to find Christ in all we do. Our family desires to reveal Christ’s light to the world. May everyone who enters here find the comfort, joy and love of the lord living among us. Reader: Magi from the east came to Bethlehem to adore the Lord; and opening their treasures they presented him with precious gifts: gold for the great King, incense for the true God and myrrh symbolic of his burial. Alleluia! Reader: Blessed be the name of the Lord. All: Both now and forever. Reader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. The entire family pray Our Father… Leader: God, who on this day reveled your only begotten Son to all the nations by the guidance of a star, grant that we who know you by faith may finally behold you in your heavenly majesty; Lord we beg you to visit this house and banish from it all the dark power of the enemy. May your holy angels dwell here and keep us in peace, security, love and grace. May your blessing always be upon us. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

The inscription is made with the blessed chalk over the door.

20+C+M+B+19 This inscription comes from Latin: Christus Mansionem

Benedicat --- May God bless this home. (Blessed chalk to make this inscription is in the basket on the piano)

.Distribution of the Precious Blood will be suspended for the winter time.

Next Sunday is the last Sunday of Christmas Season --- The Baptism of the Lord, and we will distribute the Precious Blood for the last time until we do it again --- Holy Thursday (It is a beautiful day to be able to receive Holy Communion under two forms). It is winter time and flu season, and during this time some people get sick and to protect the health of our parishioners I made this pastoral decision for the good of the parish and our good parishioners. When we receive the Bread of Life we still receive the whole Jesus his Body and Blood. The Blessed Virgin Mary – our patron pray for us… God bless you and thank you for all you do for our great parish. Fr. Marcin From Fr. Slawek St. Raphaela Mary – January 7 Founder, Handmaids of the Sacred Heart (1850-1925) Raphaela Porras was born in a small Spanish town near Cordoba. Her father, the local mayor, died when she was four; her mother’s death followed when she was nineteen. At that point she and her sister entered a convent of the nuns of Mary Reparatrix. This community had been invited to Cordoba by a priest who had failed to secure the prior permission of his bishop. The bishop responded by expelling the community, allowing only the novices, including Raphaela and her sister, to remain. Raphaela was put in charge. It was not an auspicious beginning. When it came time for them to pronounce final vows, the bishop presented them with a new Rule of his own composition. Rather than comply, the whole community chose to flee the city in the middle of the night. The bishop tried to enlist the civil authorities to pursue them, but he actually had no authority, since they were not yet a canonically approved community. The sisters eventually settled in Madrid, where they secured recognition as Handmaids of the Sacred Heart. Their mission: educating children and assisting with retreats. In 1893 Raphaela resigned as Mother General. She spent the last thirty-two years of her life in obscurity within the congregation she had founded. She died on January 6, 1925. She was canonized in 1977. “God wants me to submit to all that happens to me as if I saw him there commanding it.” - Acts 7:59-60 From Fr. Javier TEACHING FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH - THE SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH The Sacrament of the Eucharist The Sacramental Sacrifice Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence My dear brothers and sisters it is highly fitting that Christ should have wanted to remain present to his Church in this unique way. Since Christ was about to take his departure from his own in his visible form, he wanted to give us his sacramental presence; since he was about to offer himself on the cross to save us, he wanted us to have the memorial of the

love with which he loved us "to the end," even to the giving of his life. In his Eucharistic presence he remains mysteriously in our midst as the one who loved us and gave himself up for us, and he remains under signs that express and communicate this love: The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease. "That in this sacrament are the true Body of Christ and his true Blood is something that 'cannot be apprehended by the senses,' says St. Thomas, 'but only by faith, which relies on divine authority.” For this reason, in a commentary on Luke 22:19 (This is my body which is given for you.), St. Cyril says: “Do not doubt whether this is true, but rather receive the words of the Savior in faith, for since he is the truth, he cannot lie.” God Bless you. WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC We are Catholic because we believe: In Mary, the Holy Spirit manifests the Son of the Father, now become the Son of the Virgin. She is the burning bush of the definitive theophany. Filled with the Holy Spirit she makes the Word visible in the humility of his flesh. It is to the poor and the first representatives of the gentiles that she makes him known. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 724 Grades K – 10 - There are no classes December 23rd through December 31st. Classes Resume January 6th Grade K – 6 – All Classes in Session Today Grade 7 – Monday, January 7th – 6-7:15PM Grade 8 – Monday, January 14th – 6-7:15PM Grade 9 – Monday, January 7th - 7:30-9:00PM Grade 10 – Monday, January 14th - 7:30-9:00PM

High School Youth Group Grades 9 to 12

January 5th – Next Teen Mass - all 7, 8, 9 10, 11 and 12th grades are invited to the Teen Center following Mass to

continue our fellowship; light refreshments will be served.

Christmas Flower Envelopes There are envelopes on the ushers table at all of the doors of the church if you would like to remember a loved one with a flower donation. They will be listed in the bulletin after Christmas. Thank you

OLM Food Pantry Our Lady’s Cupboard is in need of the following items: canned tuna, canned chicken, breakfast bars, mayonnaise, hearty chicken soups, crackers, detergent, paper products such as paper towels, plates & toilet paper. Thank you for your generosity.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

---------------------------------- We are looking for a few Good Knights! You don’t have to attend every meeting and participate in every charitable or

Church 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.

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A pessimist, they say, sees a glass as being half empty; an optimist sees the same glass as half full. But a giving

person sees a glass of water and starts looking for someone who might be thirsty. G. Donald Gale

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welcomes all Catholic Men age 18 and older. We are an active council and have a lot

to offer - Become a Knight! www.lvkofc.org

Your Grandmother’s Cupboard Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is providing for those individuals and families living in poverty the “other necessities”. They have a box in the gathering room and are in need of toothbrushes, disposable razors, deodorant, shampoo, and toothpaste. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Dominican College Information session interested in Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees, including Undergraduate online programs is scheduled for Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:30PM in the Prusmack Center. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about our programs and to meet our faculty & admissions counselors. Information about financial aid, grants and scholarships, will also be available.

Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers: Anthony Arbolino, Arianna Anello, Vic Berzanski, Addison Bigos, Alex Birdsall, Julien Bonifacio, Noah Bonita, Toni Brenner, Christina Brithtly, Tim Burns, Joseph Caruso, Ron Caruso, James Castagna, David Chung, Eric Clemente, Randy Clymer, Todd Copan, William Corchado, Chris Cornell, Genevieve Dancicco, Gary Davila, Phyllis DeFranco, Christopher Delplato, Michelle Demarest, Mike Depew, Vito Dellibovi, Sean Dolan, Sue Elahie, Glenn Evans, Jayden Feichter, Michael Fiume, Santinna Flynn, Barbara Froetscher, Mary Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Susan Gardner, Vince & Ann Gentile, Jean Greco, Jerry Green, Don Grevera, Mike Grundy, Sr., Anabela Guerra, Peggy Hoffman, Samantha Hofmann, Laurel Jilek, Kristina Kantz, Michael Kennedy, Carman Kissoczy, Salvatore Lombardo, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Jillian Martin, Nancy Martin, Judy Martino, Darlene McHugh, Ed Michonski, Jennifer Mollitor, Faith Morelli, Nora Ochwat, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Jim & Carolynn Pauze, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Deanna Procuito, Art Quails, Joanne Reilly, Dan Salerno, Kathleen Sanders, Anthony Santos, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Judy Schellenberg, Connor Scott, Colinda Shernce, Paula Smith, Janet Stiles, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Jr., April Turkmen, Ellin Uhl, Lil Varga, Nicholas Viggiano, Ronald Warner, Allen Watts, Ryan Wendt, Mary Werhenberg, Adrienne Werner, Melissa Winters, Roula Zanetta, Ron Zielensky & Issac Zujkowski. We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for 1 month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin.

Sarah’s Fight for Hope Foundation Bunco and Designer Purse Fundraiser – January 23rd, 2019 for

Sarah’s Fight for Hope Foundation. To be held at St. Mark’s, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley.

Doors open at 6:00PM, game starts at 7:30PM Bunco Player tickets $20 pre-sale - $25 at the door

Tailgate table $30 per group (only 20 tables avail. Book early) DJ & 50/50 Raffle

Purchase tickets at SARAHSFIGHTFORHOPE.ORG

New This Year! Best Tailgate Table Contest with prizes for the best themed

table presentation (included with table rental) This fundraiser benefits pediatric oncology children & their

families