26 MARCH 2017 - Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church - …26 MARCH 2017 2017 Lenten Message, Pope Francis,...
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26 MARCH 2017 2017 Lenten Message, Pope Francis, (Part 1) Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Lourdes, In this 2017 Lenten Message, Pope Francis teaches us in a 3 -part reflection on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Pope Francis writes: Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians are asked to return to God "with all their hearts” (Joel 2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and to grow in friendship with the Lord. Jesus is the faithful friend who never abandons us. Even when we sin, he patiently awaits our return; by that patient expec- tation, he shows us his readiness to forgive (cf. Homily, 8 January 2016). Lent is a favorable season for deepening our spiritual life through the means of sanctification offered us by the Church: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. At the basis of everything is the word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply. I would now like to consider the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (cf. Lk 16:19-31). Let us find inspiration in this meaningful story, for it provides a key to understanding what we need to do in order to attain true happiness and eternal life. It exhorts us to sincere conversion. PART 1. THE OTHER PERSON IS A GIFT The parable begins by presenting its two main characters. The poor man is described in greater detail: he is wretched and lacks the strength even to stand. Lying before the door of the rich man, he fed on the crumbs falling from his table. His body is full of sores and dogs come to lick his wounds (cf. vv. 20-21). The picture is one of great misery; it portrays a man disgraced and pitiful. The scene is even more dramatic if we consider that the poor man is called Lazarus: a name full of promise, which literally means "God helps”. This character is not anonymous. His features are clearly delineated and he appears as an individu- al with his own story. While practically invisible to the rich man, we see and know him as some- one familiar. He becomes a face, and as such, a gift, a priceless treasure, a human being whom God loves and cares for, despite his concrete condition as an outcast (cf. Homily, 8 January 2016). Lazarus teaches us that other persons are a gift. A right relationship with people consists in gratefully recognizing their value. Even the poor person at the door of the rich is not a nuisance, but a summons to conversion and to change. The parable first invites us to open the doors of our heart to others because each person is a gift, whether it be our neighbor or an anonymous pauper. Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day. Each life that we encoun- ter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love. The word of God helps us to open our eyes to welcome and love life, especially when it is weak and vulnerable. But in order to do this, we have to take seriously what the Gospel tells us about the rich man. (Pope Francis, 2017 Lenten Message) I hope and pray that Lent 2017 would also be a new beginning for all of us as we consider the way in which we rely on God’s grace and vision to see the other person in our life and at our doorstep as a gift. In Christ’s Peace, Father Jim Ferry For Your Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure FISCAL YEAR STARTING JULY 2016 WEEKLY GOAL: $ 6800 Collection March 11-12* $ 4218 Deficit: $ 2582 * Includes Online Giving Weekly Average Deposit WE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH SHARING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE Welcome! Every member needs to be registered in the Parish and become active in the life of Our Lady of Lourdes. When moving, please notify the Parish at 973.325.0110 or [email protected] Electronic giving has arrived. If you wish to enroll, a link to Parish Pay is available on our website: www.lourdeswestorange.org
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26 MARCH 2017
2017 Lenten Message, Pope Francis, (Part 1)
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Lourdes,
In this 2017 Lenten Message, Pope Francis teaches us in a 3-part reflection on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Pope Francis writes: Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians are asked to return to God "with all their hearts” (Joel 2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and to grow in friendship with the Lord. Jesus is the faithful friend who never abandons us. Even when we sin, he patiently awaits our return; by that patient expec-tation, he shows us his readiness to forgive (cf. Homily, 8 January 2016).
Lent is a favorable season for deepening our spiritual life through the means of sanctification offered us by the Church: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. At the basis of everything is the word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply. I would now like to consider the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (cf. Lk 16:19-31). Let us find inspiration in this meaningful story, for it provides a key to understanding what we need to do in order to attain true happiness and eternal life. It exhorts us to sincere conversion.
PART 1. THE OTHER PERSON IS A GIFT
The parable begins by presenting its two main characters. The poor man is described in greater detail: he is wretched and lacks the strength even to stand. Lying before the door of the rich man, he fed on the crumbs falling from his table. His body is full of sores and dogs come to lick his wounds (cf. vv. 20-21). The picture is one of great misery; it portrays a man disgraced and pitiful.
The scene is even more dramatic if we consider that the poor man is called Lazarus: a name full of promise, which literally means "God helps”. This character is not anonymous. His features are clearly delineated and he appears as an individu-al with his own story. While practically invisible to
the rich man, we see and know him as some-one familiar. He becomes a face, and as such, a gift, a priceless treasure, a human being whom God loves and cares for, despite his concrete condition as an outcast (cf. Homily, 8 January 2016).
Lazarus teaches us that other persons are a gift. A right relationship with people consists in gratefully recognizing their value. Even the poor person at the door of the rich is not a nuisance, but a summons to conversion and to change. The parable first invites us to open the doors of our heart to others because each person is a gift, whether it be our neighbor or an anonymous pauper. Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day. Each life that we encoun-ter is a gift deserving acceptance, respect and love. The word of God helps us to open our eyes to welcome and love life, especially when it is weak and vulnerable. But in order to do this, we have to take seriously what the Gospel tells us about the rich man. (Pope Francis, 2017 Lenten Message)
I hope and pray that Lent 2017 would also be a new beginning for all of us as we consider the way in which we rely on God’s grace and vision to see the other person in our life and at our doorstep as a gift.
In Christ’s Peace, Father Jim Ferry
For Your Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure
FISCAL YEAR STARTING JULY 2016
WEEKLY GOAL: $ 6800 Collection March 11-12* $ 4218 Deficit: $ 2582
* Includes Online Giving Weekly Average Deposit
WE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH
SHARING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE Welcome! Every member needs to be registered in the Parish
and become active in the life of Our Lady of Lourdes.
When moving, please notify the Parish at 973.325.0110 or [email protected]
Electronic giving has arrived. If you wish to enroll, a link to
Parish Pay is available on our website: www.lourdeswestorange.org
PRAY FOR THE SICK Sean Bailey, Suzane Ball,
Brendan Byrne, Gina Cammarata,
Darlene Cangialosi, Teresa Carbin, Michael Chiaramonte, Josephine Ciullo,
Tom Collinson, Jeannie Cox, Peggy Dolan, George Fania, Pierre Ferrus,
Helen Filan, Anna Frazzano, Catherine Gascoyne,
Judy Givas, Michael Harris, Marissa and Richard Hedstrom,
Jovann Henry, Yann Henry, Prepty Joint, Evelyn Judge, Tim Klein,
Stan Krenkowitz, Pio Nestor Liendo, Caitlin Maloney,
Leonard Margo a, Marion McConville, Stephanie Montano,
Noreen Meyers, Liam Morley, Florence Olabiyi,
William Ollenschleger, Thomas P. O’Neill, O lia Ortega, Idelourdes Pe on, Patrick Pierre, Mark Quarno, Thelma Ramaglia,
Margaret Rella, Mary Lou Ruppel, Vincent Santucci, Jr., Heather Scoffone,
Patricia Seib, Natalie Sims, Jimmy Tiernan, Robin Toplin, Ann Whelan.
If you wish to have a loved one prayed for, please call the rectory at 973.325.0110.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY 25 MARCH 8:30 am - Gustavo Fernandez 5:30 pm - Adele Pierce 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Gente de la Parroquia– People of Parish SUNDAY 26 MARCH 7:30 am - People of the Parish 9:30 am - Louise Chiaramonte (20th Ann) 11:30 am - Sean Michael Cassels MONDAY 27 MARCH 8:30 am - Margaret & Catherine McCann TUESDAY 28 MARCH 8:30 am - Michael Phelan
WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH 8:30 am - Josephine DeVincen s & Judith Pedersen THURSDAY 30 MARCH 8:30 am - Vincent Santucci
FRIDAY 31 MARCH 8:30 am - Angela & Frank Volpe
SATURDAY 1 APRIL 8:30 am - William (Bud) Moore, III 5:30 pm - Patricia Degnan-Regan 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Gente de la Parroquia– People of Parish
SUNDAY 2 APRIL 7:30 am - People of the Parish 9:30 am - Remigio & Luisa Buono 11:30 am - Gail Nielsen (14th Ann)
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY 26 MARCH 9:30 am - Mass—Bap sm 10:30 am - Children’s Choir MONDAY 27 MARCH 6:30—8:30 pm Eagle Rock Civic Associa on—Connor Hall 7:00—8:30 pm M/HS Rel. Ed—Chapel/School TUESDAY 28 MARCH 7:00 pm - Lenten Penance Service 7:15 pm - Bingo - Cafeteria THURSDAY 30 MARCH 8:30 am - Mass Lenten Retreat w/ Sr. Sandy—Chapel 10:00 am Deadline - News, Announcements For April 9th Bulle n email: lourdesbulle [email protected] SATURDAY 1 APRIL— PALM CROSSES SOLD 3:30 pm—5:30 pm Family Catechesis—Connor Hall
SUNDAY 2 APRIL — PALM CROSSES SOLD AT ALL MASSES 9:00 am - RAS recita on of Rosary—First Sunday 10:30 am - Children’s Choir 9:30 am - Mass Bap sm
LITURGICAL MINISTERS—SUNDAY 2 APRIL
Mass Lector Eucharis c Ministers Altar Servers
7:30 am Joe Gruszczynski Mary Ellen Chandler Joe Gruszczynski Sr. James Soon
Paul Parada Ross Parada
9:30 am
Choir
Carol Ford Anne e Chiaramonte Sonia Murphy Joseph Petrillo Bill Talbot
Des nee Clark Gregory Clark Briana Sampson
11:30 am
Carmelita Dizon Virginia Dimapilis Carmelita Dizon Michelle Gizzi Nancy Lanfrank
Jenie Camosy Jonathan Camosy Gina Camosy
11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word
*TBD*
10:30 am RCIA
Sacred Heart Room
Alice McCauley Eileen Reilly
5:30 pm
Jim Reilly Howard Casey Marge Chris ano Frank Refinski Patricia Villarosa
Jordan Broking Liam Cunningham Thiago Lavado
THEROSARYALTARSOCIETYissellingShopRiteGiftCardstobeusedasCASHtobene itOurLadyofLourdesChurch.GiftcardswillbeavailablebeforeandafterallMassesonApril22&April23rdorbycallingtheRectoryat973.325.0110,Monday-Friday,9:00am—2:00pm.Thankyouforsupport. CarolFord,President
PALM CROSSES
WILL BE ON SALE THE WEEKENDS OF MARCH 25/26 AND APRIL 1/2
Archdiocese of Newark Office of Human Resources
Posi on: Construc on Planning & Development Coordinator Department: Catholic Cemeteries Reports To: Execu ve Assistant Director Classifica on: Exempt Works with the Assistant Execu ve Director in the planning, development, coordina on and construc on of various building projects within Catholic Cemeteries including; mausoleum construc on and development of crema on projects, new grave burial areas, cemetery office and maintenance buildings projects and general infrastructure repair.
To apply please submit your resume to Ramona Flores at [email protected]
TRICKY TRAY The Rosary Altar Society is accep ng gi s for its Tricky Tray. Gi s of new items are welcome and greatly appreciated by April 7. Gi s may be le at the rectory weekdays
between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm or, by contac ng Marge Chris ano at 973-325-0379. Eileen Reilly, Chairperson
LENTEN MORNINGS OF REFLECTION with Sister Sandy DeMasi, SSJ
March 30, April 6
Immediately following the 8:30 am Mass in the Chapel Hospitality a er Mass
APRIL 14th— Good Friday 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 28th 7:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
Church
Donations Needed: New or Used Communion Dresses
and Suits The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Development and Stewardship is organizing their Annual collec on of gently used, in good condi on, Communion dresses/veils, suits and shoes for the inner city parishes. The Religious Sisters at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart will
be distribu ng them to the families in need, and any parishioner in need of one for their child.
Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeside Avenue, Verona has offered to be a drop off location for Communion outfits.
Father Joe D’Amico has offered to bring them to the Archdiocesan Center.
Are you a Graduate of Bishop George Ahr/
St. Thomas High School? Edison, NJ
In an cipa on of its 50th Anniversary in September 2019, the school is looking to reconnect with all of its alumni to help celebrate this upcoming milestone. Please reach the alumni office at 732-549-1108 x 605 or, [email protected] with your latest contact informa on so they can keep you updated on the planned events.
“In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it” are some of the lyrics to a very popular song which reflects the joys of the Easter season. Some people, however, have difficulty experiencing these joys due to their
circumstances in life. Catholic Charities aims to help relieve the suffering of many in our society through its various programs. Please help Catholic Charities continue its mission by donating your unwanted clothing to the
bin located on our property. May the spirit of the Risen Christ resound through your generosity. Thank you.
In your Easter bonnet
