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SERVED BY
Reverend Sean Mc Donnell............................................. Pastor Lisa Dempsey................................................Pastoral Associate
Reverend Milton Camargo ................................ Parochial Vicar Vincent LoBello ....................................................... Deacon
Elizabeth Ventola .......................................... Academy Principal Reverend Francis Duffy .........................Weekend Assistant
Carmen Blandino .................................Parish Council President Edwin Peterson ..............................................................Trustee
RECTORY & ST. MARY’S CEMETERY OFFICE 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from 9a.m—3p.m. Monday—Friday
Phone: 973-887-0050 Fax: 973-887-0991 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.ourladyofmercyparish.com
OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY 90 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-2611 Fax: 973-887-6629 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.olmacademy.com
RELIGIOUS FORMATION 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-Mail: [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-mail: [email protected]
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-Mail: [email protected]
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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 Sacra-ment at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.
WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…
THE LORD’S DAY
Saturday Evening......................................................... 5:30 p.m. Sunday Morning .............. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays..................................................................... 9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning ......................................9:00 a.m. (Novena)
Holyday Eve................................................................. 5:30 p.m. Holydays ................................ 6:30 a.m. (Chapel), & 12 Noon
Sunday 12/06/15 Monday 12/07/15 Tuesday 12/08/15 Wednesday 12/09/15
2nd Sunday of AdventReligious FormationCaring & Sharing Annual Jewelry Sale2nd Collection
5:30 Vigil Mass ChurchImmaculate Conception
CYO 6-9PM
Immaculate Conception6:30AM in Chapel12 Noon in ChurchPrayer Shawl 12:30Religious Formation
OLMA Santa ShopChildren’s Choir 4PMAdult Choir 7PM
DECEMBER 06, 2015SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY, December 6th - Second Sunday of Advent7:30 A.M. The Vezzosi Family
Frank Payack, Sr.Alice Guerin (46th Ann)Deceased Members of the Guerin Family
9:30 A.M. Nicholas & Mary Caprio Theresa CaprioAnthony Petrillo, Sr.
11:00 A.M. Catherine & Henry NollVera & Clarence EphronJohn Ballista CianciCarmine & Molly LaFalce
MONDAY, December 7th - St. Ambrose9:00 A.M. Rose Betelli Frank Conde
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Boyle (32nd Ann)
MONDAY, Dec 7th - Vigil Feast Immaculate Conception5:30 P.M. Bernadette Duffy
TUESDAY, December 8th- Feast Immaculate Conception6:30 A.M. Harry Gulbrandsen Russin Family
12:00 P.M. Carmela Cornaccho
WEDNESDAY, Dec 9th- St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin9:00 A.M. Joseph Braviak (9th Ann) Raymond DeMattia
THURSDAY, December 10th - 9:00 A.M. Asha Perera Martha Daly
FRIDAY, December 11th - 9:00 A.M. Jacob Michaluk Paul Skibic
Carmine Manfredi
SATURDAY, December 12th - 9:00 A.M. Dorothy Cavanagh (39th Ann)
SATURDAY, Dec 12th - Vigil Second Sunday of Advent5:30 P.M. Martin J. Keating Jr. Angelo Cenerino
Dorothy Cavanagh (39th Ann)Andrew Molitoris, Sr. (81st Ann)
SUNDAY, December 13th - Third Sunday of Advent7:30 A.M. Ann Coghlan (65th Ann)
Mike & Richard MeadWilliam Hanrahan
9:30 A.M. Joseph M. Peterson Carol MillerMike D’AmbolaVeronica & Walter Mugavin
11:00 A.M. Harry Wyatt, Sr.Salvatore John GiacchiMary & Joseph Braviak
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING
November 22nd $ 7, 497. 00 Last Year $ 9, 245. 00 Second Collection $ 1, 297. 00Thanksgiving $ 939. 00November 29th $ 6, 674. 00 Last Year $ 7, 504. 00
JUBILEE - YEAR OF MERCYThis week begins the Year of Mercy called for byPope Francis. In our world of hatred and heartbreak,this Year of Mercy is needed more than ever.Whenever a special year is called for by the Pope,itis begun by the Opening of the Holy Door. Thisusually takes place at St. Peter’s Basilica or St. John
Lateran in Rome or some other significant Catholic Church inthe world. To open the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis openedthe Holy Door at the Cathedral in Bangui in the Central AfricanRepublic. The Year of Mercy is inaugurated not in Vatican City,but in one of the poorest and most war-torn countries in theworld. The Prince of Peace comes not to the wealthy but to apoor family in Nazareth. Jesus goes first not to the powerful butto the powerless. God is a God of surprises—always goingbeyond our boundaries and always inviting us to the margins.Sisters and brothers, this is the embodiment of Mercy on aglobal scale and it is so important. Pope Francis continues toamaze us! But never forget that Mercy is available to all of uson every level of our lives. In our Diocese, Bishop Serratelli willbegin by opening two Holy Doors on Sun 12/13 - one at St.Margaret Church in Morristown and another at the diocesanShrine of St. John Paul II at Holy Rosary Church in Passaic.This year take advantage of Mercy everywhere you see it.Seek it out. Offer it. Let Mercy be the center of your life,because Mercy is God among us!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK FOR ADVENTPrayer of repentance
Reading I Baruch 5:1-9 (Jerusalem consoled)Reading II Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 (gratitude and hope)Gospel Luke 3:1-6 (John the Baptism)Key Passage John went into the entire region
around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for theforgiveness of sins.Question of the Week: In what area of your life do you needGod’s forgiveness right now? What Advent practice would assistyou in expressing your repentance?Living as a disciple: Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliationthis week.
IN MEMORYThe Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in the Churchin loving memory of Joseph P. Braviakat the request of his wife Fran
Thursday 12/10/15 Friday 12/11/15 Saturday 12/12/15 Sunday 12/13/15
CYO 6-9PM OLMA RedNose Run
CYO 9AM - 9PMSanta Visits OLMat the 5:30 PM Mass
3rd Sunday of AdventReligious FormationSanta Visits OLM at the9:30 & 11:00 AM Mass
For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven
...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick
Heidi Huston, Margaret McDonough, Isabella Schilare, William Dixon, Natasha Orehek, Susan Nicoll, Raven Dill,
Joe Casarrubea, Giuseppa Casarrubea, Pat Fusco, Ann Y.,Connor Davey, Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Rita Tironi,
Marian Marfan, Angela Cassano, Bob Bark, Daniel Matakitis,Elizabeth Logan, Carolyn Mangravite, Giovanna Cinquino,
Dominic Guida, Florence Albanese, Carol, John Jaczyinski,Jacqueline Gorman, Shane Hakes, Larry C., Mike McLaughlin,
Bill Van Hall, Ralph LeFevere, Pat Conforti, Madeline Guido,Agnes Ryan, Robert DelPurgatorio, Michael, Fr. Charlie,
Charles Realmonte, Linda Ann Celeste, Roger, Lucille Cocca,John Strumolo Sr., John Stolfi, Gil Longo, Cara Coughlin,
Joyce Ann Michaelson, Shirley Smiecinski, Stephen Donnelly,Jon Albanesius, Ronnie Noll, Emma Carothers, Cara Couglin,
Colton Ford Petronaci, Bob Roberts, Mark Herkert, Gary Y,Patrick J. Asay, Jr., Joseph Mascia, Kip Dangler, Lisa Compas,James Giannetti, William Bulman, Fr. William, Kevin Mulligan,Russell Cassella, Michael Smith, Randy Olsen, Allen Lebo,
Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Luis Ripa, Angela, Bob Peters, James Rutkowski, Felisa Manlapig,Chris Surrago, Tom Tomat,
Richard Virgil, June Surrano, Patsy Manna, Lisa Compas, Paul Comerford, Jackie Olsen, Lorraine Azzinnaro,
Bob Bartholomew, Neal Spickert-Fulton, Eleanor Shenuski,Generoso Giesullo, Angel Lamontagne, Assunta Less,
Anita & Armando Geroldi, Antoinette Gleave, Audrey Sherry, Wagner Estivalletti, Dominic Albano, Lee Campbell,
Christine McGarry, Angelina Martin, Mackenzie Cunnigham,Arlene Gentile, Theresa Pentz & Pat Rue-an
...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead
Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Mike D’Ambolaand Margaret Termyna (mother of Fr. Jim Termyna)
..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,
in our homeland, and in our Church
OLM’S HEALTH MINISTRYOur Health Ministry is looking for nurses andEMT’s, to help with our monthly Blood Pressure
screening and those who work in the health/medical field. Ifyou are interested in helping and/or would like more info,please contact Kathy Dittrick at: [email protected]
LITURGY CORNERThis week we celebrate the Feast of theImmaculate Conception, which is a holy dayof obligation. The Feast of the ImmaculateConception is celebrated on December 8th.So what exactly is the Feast of theImmaculate Conception? The Feast of the
Immaculate Conception does not celebrate the conception ofJesus, as some believe, but rather the conception of hismother, Mary. Catholics believe that Mary was free fromoriginal sin from the moment of her conception and thatthrough God’s grace, Mary remained sinless throughout her life.The Feast of the Immaculate Conception can be a wonderfulopportunity for families to talk about Mary and how we eachhave a specific job to do in welcoming and following Jesus.Have a blessed week! Lisa
FAITH AT HOMEHere is a suggestion for your family to celebratesome Advent Blessings. Keep an Advent blessingbook near your family creche. Each day of Advent,
gather as a family around the creche. After a short prayer (theHail Mary is great for Advent, but a spontaneous prayers workswell, too), have every member of the family write down oneway that they have been blessed that day. Don’t worry if youskip a day or two and forget to gather, but return to the practiceas soon as you are able. On the day before Christmas, read allthe blessings out loud. Save your book to be used next Adventor even bring it out at some point during the year to rememberthe blessings you experienced waiting for the birth of Christ.Enjoy your week! Lisa
CHILDREN’S CHOIROnce again we will have a Children’s ChristmasChoir that will sing at the 4PM Mass on ChristmasEve. Practices will be on Wed, Dec 2nd, 9th andTues Dec 15th from 4-5PM. It is open for anyone
in grades 3-8th. For more info, please contact Lisa [email protected]
4PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASSWe are looking for children to help with ourtraditional presentation of the Nativity Story. Weneed animals, shepherds, angels the 3 WiseMen, Joseph and Mary. If your child is interested
or you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or 973-887-0767.
OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTSOLMA’s Santa Shop will be held on Wed 12/9 & Thurs 12/10,OLMA Red Nose Run, will be held on Fri 12/11 and their annualChristmas Concert will be 12/17 (snow date 12/18). All are invitedto join us. For more info, contact the OLMA office 973-887-2611.
OLM UPCOMING EVENTS“A Christmas Presence” with the Hanover WindSymphony 12/6 at 3PM. Please mark your calendars.
RELIGIOUS FORMATIONOur next scheduled session is this Tues12/8 & next Sun 12/13. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact the RF Office973-887-0767.
CALENDAR RAFFLE NEWSCalendar raffle winners for Nov 29th- Dec 4th 2015
Sunday Carol Flatley $100Monday Anthony Torre $ 50Tuesday Theresa Wiederman $ 50Wednesday Linda Matthews $ 50Thursday Lynda & Jim Asea $ 50Friday Anthony Minardi $ 50Saturday A. Shanley $ 50Congratulations to the winners. Remember, you must bein it to win it! Tickets are drawn after the 9:30 AM Liturgyon Sunday Mornings in the Academy Foyer.
THANK YOUThank you to everyone who participated inCaring & Sharing Bake Sale - bakers, sellersand buyers - the weekend of 11/14-15. Withyour assistance we were able to collect a
total of $711! We thank everyone who supported our saleby baking. A special thank you to Fr. Sean for hiswonderful “Irish Christmas Cake”. Fr. Sean’s cake broughtin $203 and the lucky winner was Marge Keller. A specialthank you to Marie & Lenny Sorresse of their donation ofbreads from Anthony & Sons Bakery. We are truly blessedto have all of you supporting the very important work ourCaring & Sharing Committee does by assisting thoseindividuals and families in need. Thank you again!
RETIRED FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
This weekend we welcome, Sr.Patricia, a Sister of Charity, whospeak to us at all our masses. Give thanks for religious. A
parishioner writes, “We thank God today and every day forevery religious sister who taught us in school, not only ourABCs, but also to love God.” Share your gratitude for thesenior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priestswho made a positive difference in so many lives. Pleasegive generously in this weekend’s collection for theRetirement Fund for Religious.
ANNUAL MEN’S WEEKEND RETREATBeginning on Fri eve 1/15 through Sun 1/17,please join men from our parish family for aretreat at Loyola Retreat House in Morristown. It will offer you a time to relax, reflect and get afresh start for the new year. It is also a time to
pray, reawaken and grow in our faith. The weekend includespreached reflections for prayer, optional private consultationswith the Jesuits, celebration of Mass, the Sacrament ofReconciliation and Healing, and you may also pray the Stationsof the Cross either inside/outside, and so much more!. It is trulya wonderful experience and the cost is a free will offering ofyour choice. For more info, please contact John Hendricks at973-386-0291 or Brian O’Toole at 973-884-1510.
2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEALThe Eucharist is the summit and source of theChurch's life. At the Last Supper, Jesus notonly gave us this great gift, but he institutedthe priesthood so that, in every age and inevery place, the Eucharist could be celebrated.The Bishop's Annual Appeal helps fund theeducation of our seminarians. With the
blessing of increased vocations to the Priesthood in ourDiocese, comes the obligation to prepare these men who willone day serve our parishes. Your participation in the Appealhelps to make that happen. Please make a pledge to the 20I5Bishop's Annual Appeal today! For your convenience, you canmake an online gift at www.2015appeal.org
WORLD RENOWNED IRISH TENOR
RONAN TYNAN CONCERTOn Saturday, December 19, worldrenowned Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan will
perform at St. Catherine of Siena, in Mountain Lakes. This is arare opportunity to hear one of the great voices of our timeperform in a small, intimate venue. The concert will begin at8:00 pm, followed by a light reception and opportunity tomeet Mr. Tynan. Seats are assigned, and range from $70-110.Tickets are limited and must be paid in full at time of purchase.To purchase, contact Whitney Dubose [email protected], 973-586-2777.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERSWe are accepting donations for Christmasflowers again this year. The flowers will beused to decorate the Church and Chapel. If youwould like to give a donation for this purpose,either fill out the envelope in your Christmas
packet or fill out the form below and return it with your donationeither in the collection basket or to the rectory by December23rd. (please print clearly)
Donated by: ________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
In Memory of:_______________________________________
__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Our Lady of Mercy Church Presents
“ A Christmas Presence”
With the critically acclaimed
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Our Lady of Mercy Church, Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church, First Presbyterian Church of Whippany and Hildale Park Presbyterian Church
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