Sunday 03/06/16 Monday 03/07/16 Tuesday 03/08/16 Wednesday 03/02/16

4thSunday of LentReligious FormationGirl Scout Sunday 11AMOLMA Tricky Tray

CYO Parish Ctr. 6-9PM

Welcome Home toHealing 7-8:30PM Chapel

Arden Courts 10:30 AMCare One 1AMCYO Parish Ctr. 6-9PMParish Council 7PMMinistry House

“Breaking Open the Word” Lent Program7PM Parish Ctr.CYO Parish Ctr 6-9PMAdult Choir 7PMMinistry House

MARCH 6, 2016FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

SATURDAY, March 5th - Vigil Fourth Sunday of Lent5:30 P.M. Charles Natale

Irene Bruschette

SUNDAY, March 6th - Fourth Sunday of Lent7:30 A.M. Mary C. Rley (24th Ann)

John P. Oexle (65th Ann)Deceased Member of the Guerin Family

9:30 A.M. Robert GerminaraDanuta BuryTevesa Tarnawski

11:00 A.M. Madeline GuidoJosephine Fazio (6th Ann)Veronica & Walter Mugavin

MONDAY, March 7th- St. Perpetua and St. Felicity9:00 A.M. Anna Trezza

Anna CeraJimmy Nesor (26th Ann)

TUESDAY, March 8th - St. John of God9:00 A.M. Aldo Stolfi

WEDNESDAY, March 9th - St. Frances of Rome9:00 A.M. Mike & Richard Mead

Robert Doidge (10th Ann)

THURSDAY, March 10th - 9:00 A.M. Robert Augelli (4th Ann)

FRIDAY March 11th - 9:00 A.M. Joseph M. Peterson

SATURDAY, March 12th- 9:00 A.M. Carl Rap

SATURDAY, March 12th - Vigil Fifth Sunday of Lent5:30 P.M. Vincenza Gaetano

SUNDAY, March 13th - Fifth Sunday of Lent7:30 A.M. Kenneth Brown9:30 A.M. Leszek Brzechfa

Eleanor ZailoIrina FormelaRobert Augeli (4th Ann)

11:00 A.M. Joseph J. BolcarMadeline GuidoJoseph J. Ribaudo, Jr.

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING February 28th $ 7, 252. 00

Last Year $ 8, 957. 00

WELCOME HOME TO HEALINGThis Lenten season, each Catholicparish in the Diocese of Paterson willhave Confessions available every

Monday evening 2/15 - 3/14, from 7-8:30 PM. Our LentenPenance Service will be held on Mon 3/14 in the Church. If youhave been reluctant to come to the Sacrament, have been awayfor some time or just found it difficult to get to a Saturdayafternoon Confession time, this is a wonderful opportunity to re-connect with Christ and His Church. Don’t be afraid! Informationwill be provided. Ask the priest to help you. Experience thegracious mercy of God! For more info go towww.WelcomeHomeToHealing.org

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTSThe contribution statements for the year ending Dec 312015 are now available. Please contact the Rectory at973-887-0050 or olmchwhip@aol.com if you need a

copy for your records.

YEAR OF JUBILEE CELEBRATIONSIN OUR PATERSON DIOCESE

St. Ann’s last evening of their Parish Lenten Mission“The Year of Mercy” will be held this Tues 3/1. Fr. PaulManning will speak on “His Mercy Endures Forever.”

Notre Dame will hold their Lenten series “Following Jesus: OurMandate for Mercy” on Tues 3/15 at 7PM and Sat 3/19 at 1PM.The presentation will be facilitated by Linda Baratte who willreflect on Gospel encounters that men & women had with themerciful Jesus. To RSVP for any of the events contact JeanPankow at: jpankow@ndcarmel.com or call 973-538-1358 x122.

Assumption Church in Morristown, will hold their ParishMission on 3/7-9 at 12 PM Mass or 7PM evening presentation.The mission will be given by Bishop Howard Hubbard.

IN MEMORYThe Sanctuary Lamp will burn

this week in the Chapelfor all living and deceased

members of theSalko Family.

Thursday 03/03/16 Friday 03/04/16 Saturday 03/05/16 Sunday 03/06/16

CYO Parish Ctr. 6-9PM Stations of the Cross7PM in the Chapel

OLM Pre-CanaCaring & SharingSt. Joseph & St. PatrickBake SaleK of C AnnualSt. Patrick’s Dance

5thSunday of LentDaylight Savings TimeClocks Ahead 1 HourReligious FormationCaring & SharingSt. Joseph & St. PatrickBake Sale

For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven

...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick

Giuseppa Casarrubea, Pat Fusco, Ann Y., Connor Davey,Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Rita Tironi, Carol, Bob Bark,

Marian Marfan, Angela Cassano, Allen Lebo, Dominic Guida,Daniel Matakitis, Larry C, Carolyn Mangravite, Susan Nicoll,Giovanna Cinquino, John Jaczyinski, Jacqueline Gorman,Shane Hakes, Mike McLaughlin, Bill Van Hall, Luis Ripa, Ralph LeFevere, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler,

Robert DelPurgatorio, Michael, Fr. Charlie, John Stolfi,Charles Realmonte, Linda Ann Celeste, Roger, Lucille Cocca,

John Strumolo Sr., Cara Coughlin, Shirley Smiecinski, Joyce Ann Michaelson, Stephen Donnelly, Ronnie Noll,

Tom Tomat, Emma Carothers, Bob Roberts, Joseph Mascia, Colton Ford Petronaci, Mark Herkert, Gary Y, James Giannetti,Patrick J. Asay, Jr, Lisa Compas, William Bulman, Fr. William,Kevin Mulligan, Russell Cassella, Michael Smith, Randy Olsen,Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Patsy Manna,

Bob Peters, James Rutkowski, Felisa Manlapig,Chris Surrago,Richard Virgil, Audrey Sherry, June Surrano, Paul Comerford,Lorraine Azzinnaro, Angela, Bob Bartholomew, Pat Rue-an,

Neal Spickert-Fulton, Generoso Giesullo, Angel Lamontagne,Assunta Less, Anita & Armando Geroldi, Antoinette Gleave,

Wagner Estivalletti, Lee Campbell, Christine McGarry,Angelina Martin, Mackenzie Cunnigham, Fran Zubel,

Arlene Gentile, Ann Granziel, Theresa Pentz, John Cordova, Jean Marie Petrino, Ann-Marie Andre, Audrey Safin,

Betty Deren, and Jeanne McCormick

...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead

Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially

Aldo Stolfi, Mary Rapisardi, Frank Scaltrito & Frank Manganelli

...A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,

in our homeland, and in our Church

JUBILEE- YEAR OF MERCY" Pope Francis has asked every parish to celebratethis year as a “Jubilee of Mercy” that officially beganon 12/8 and will end on 11-20-16. During theupcoming year, we will be celebrating the “Jubilee -Year of Mercy” here at OLM with different programs

and events. During Lent we are using a beautiful rendition ofthe Stations of the Cross by Pope Francis. Please join us onFridays at 7PM in the Chapel. How will YOU celebrate thisJubilee Year of Mercy?

LITURGY CORNER Early Christians prepared for Easter by fasting 2-3 days. In Rome this Paschal fast seems to have lasted for 3 weeks. By the 4th century, it had developed into a 40 day Lent. Fasting,distinguished the ministry of Jesus from that of John theBaptist. John and his disciples fasted. Jesus and his disciplesdid not. In fact, they ate and drank quite heartily with whoeverinvited them. Respectable people like the Pharisees wouldoccasionally ask them to dinner. Most often they ate withpeople whom the Pharisees denounced as sinners and outcasts.Jesus made these dinners joyful symbols of God, gathering allhis children at the table to heal their broken hearts. “Why don’tyour disciples fast?” Jesus was asked. “Can the wedding guestsfast while the bridegroom is with them?” he replied. “The dayswill come when the bridegroom is taken away from them andthey will fast.” (Mark 9:14) And they did fast after Jesusreturned to his Father. They used the money they saved byfasting to feed the hungry, to care for the sick, the widowedand the orphaned. Church law tells adults to fast on AshWednesday and Good Friday. We are all encouraged to domore and use the money we save on snacks, treats and moviesto help the hungry and the homeless. Doing this, we make Lenta joyful reminder that Christ is still among us, healing thebroken-hearted. Have a blessed week! Lisa

FAITH AT HOMELent’s holy drama stirs the senses: the purple cloth onthe altar; the hush during the Stations of the Cross;the feel of the wood on the cross during

veneration...all create memories your family can hold in theirhearts. Why not create more memories with your children sothat “prayer, fasting and almsgiving” become more than just bigwords. You can turn these three basic elements of Lent intodeep, holy experiences for your whole family: Prayer - Seek thesacrament of Reconciliation during Lent. Help your children thinkabout to whom they should say “I’m sorry” each day. Move yourcrucifix somewhere in your house so that it is a daily visual reminderof Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Attend Stations of the Cross together asa family. Fasting - Fasting is so much more than giving up food. During Lent we can fast from things we like to do (eating sweets) orthings we should not do (roll your eyes when someone is talking). Byfasting, we make a sacrifice for God. In the quiet at bedtime, take amoment to discuss the day’s sacrifice and the struggles that come withit. Almsgiving - Almsgiving is so much more than giving money.During Lent, we can give of ourselves. And we can honor Mary, whogave the world the greatest gift - her son, Jesus. Mary’s “yes” to Godto be the mother of Jesus is a reminder that we all have gifts to give.Here are some examples: Mail a gift card for food/gas to a relative whois struggling with bills. Give a Sat afternoon to pick up trash aroundthe neighborhood. Deliver a bag/can of dog/cat food to an animalshelter. Leave a meal on the doorstep of a neighbor or friend who haslost his/her job. Enjoy your week! Lisa

OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTSThis Sun 3/6, OLMA will hold their annual TrickyTray/Fashion Show at the Hanover Manor. A “Cabaret” fundraiser will be held on Fri 4/8 in theParish Ctr. “Grandparents Day” 4/27. This yearthey will present “The Lion King” on 5/18. Ticketsare $10 pp. Please contact OLMA Office for furtherinfo 973-887-2611.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLMPreCana Sat 3/12 beginning at 8:30AM. Caring & SharingSt. Joseph/St Patrick’s Bake Sale 3/12-13, HealthMinistry Program: “Think of Me When...During thisJubilee Year of Mercy”, Sat 4/23 3-5PM. Caring &Sharing “Baby Shower” for Several Sources 4/24 12PM. Please mark your calendars and watch for moreinformation about these upcoming events..

RELIGIOUS FORMATIONThere will be Religious Formation sessionnext Sun 3/13 and Tues 3/15.

CALENDAR RAFFLE NEWSCalendar raffle winners for March 1st - 5th 2016

Tuesday Carole Flatley $ 50Wednesday Anna Peters $ 50Thursday Bonnie Grumka $ 50Friday Mike Gehrmann $ 50Saturday Hank & Anita White $ 50

Congratulations to the winners. Remember, you must bein it to win it! Tickets are drawn after the 9:30 AM Liturgyon Sunday in the Academy Foyer. Extra books areavailable at the rectory and after Mass on Sat/Sun.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSThe Compassionate Friends, a self-helpgroup for bereaved parents, siblings, andgrandparents will be meeting on Thurs

3/10 at 7:30pm at St. Christopher's Church. The programwill be "Spring Forward With New Hope" (Sharing PhotosOf Our Children). Come and let us help each other learnhow to begin again. For more info call Lilyt 973-568-4164.

EASTER FLOWERSWe are accepting donations for Easter flowersagain this year. The flowers will be used to

decorate the Church and Chapel. If you would like to givea donation for this purpose, please PRINT or TYPECLEARLY the names of who you would like to have it inmemory of on a piece of paper and either put it in theenvelope in your Easter packet or place in your ownenvelope marked Easter Flower Memorials (make sure toput your name and address on the paper) and return itwith your donation either in the collection basket or rectoryby Mar 31st. Thank you.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE40 Days for Life is Prayer and Fasting, aPeaceful Vigil and Community Outreachprogram. Take part with Morris County Rightto Life at Planned Parenthood on Speedwell

Ave in Morris Plains, from 8AM - 8PM every day, ending on3/20, Palm Sunday. All pro-lifers are invited to participate aseither an individual or group. You may bring your own sign(except graphic type) or they will be supplied as needed. Pleaseregister through the 40 Days for Life website,www.40daysforlife.com Call 973-933-2800 or emailinfo@morriscountyrighttolife.org

CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE IN MORRIS COUNTY

United Way Caregivers Coalition is dedicated notonly to honoring the important role caregiversplay, but also to connecting them to resources

and information that empower them to best support their ownneeds and those of their loved ones. If you provide care for aloved one or work to support those who do, we have a freeconference in April just for you! Join us to hear valuableinformation from local experts, learn about local resources, andconnect with other caregivers. Join us on Saturday, April 2,2016 8:30am – 1:00pm at the Ukrainian American CulturalCenter in Whippany. The workshop topics will be: •Food andYour Mood: Practical Food Choices for Healthy Bodies, Minds,and Finances presented by Marisa Sweeny, Registered DietitianNutritionist, Owner of Be Well; •Getting Organized: Tips forFinancial Caregiving presented by Kimberly Rescorla, VicePresident, Senior Trust Officer, U.S. Trust, Bank of America andPrivate Wealth Management, Princeton HealthCare Systems; •Are You Legally Prepared? An Ounce of Prevention is Worth aPound of Cure presented by Debra Eckert-Casha, Esq., Partnerat Casha & Casha, LLC. A light, complimentary breakfast andlunch will be provided. For more info and questions about thisconference, or to register contact Stephanie Howland at973.993.1160, x534. Registration requested by March 28.

BREAKING OPEN THE WORD FOR LENTOur Lenten Program for Adults/Teens provides adeeper understanding of the “Word of God” thatwe hear each Sunday. During this LentenSeason, the readings focus on the story of

Salvation and the Paschal Mystery. How often do you find thereadings and Gospel difficult to understand? Each week we willdelve into the readings for the following Sunday, to discover thebackground, biblical context and meaning of each reading as itapplies to our own lives. Understanding these readings helps usto become more deeply involved in the spirit and meaning ofLent. This weekly one hour program is being presented byFrank Miles. Please join us for a lively and informative programon Wed at 7PM in the Parish Center

OLM 2016 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEHave you sent in your Calendar Raffle tickets yet? Better get them in soon! Last Sunday (Feb. 28) westarted picking winners and we picked 5 tickets.

Today (Mar. 6) we will pick 7 winners – over the next Sundayswe will be picking a total of 80 winning tickets. Why not askyour neighbors, friends, relatives and co-workers if they wouldlike to take part in our OLM Spring Calendar Raffle. You couldbe one of the winners! Remember, you can become multiplewinners too. Just drop your tickets into the collection basket atMass or send/drop them of to the Rectory (9 Parsippany Rdplease mark the envelope “Calendar Raffle”). If you need moretickets, they are available at the Rectory M-F 9AM - 3PM.

REMEMBER YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT!