Our Lady of Mercy Church Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656

October 13, 2019 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Chapel, Pastor Rev. Charles P. Granstrand, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert T. Ulak, Parochial Vicar Rev. Patrick J. Seo, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. James C. Turro (Weekends) Rev. Mr. Jae Joo, Transitional Deacon Rev. Mr. Joseph S. Romano, Permanent Deacon

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 5:30PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM (Spanish), Daily: 6:30AM, 8:30AM Saturday: 8:30AM

ADORATION Every Thursday 9AM—10AM First Friday 8:30PM—8:15AM

BAPTISM The Sacrament is celebrated one Sunday every month. Parents should contact the rectory or visit OLM website for dates of Baptism and Preparation Sessions.

MARRIAGE Couples planning to be married should contact the rectory at least ONE YEAR PRIOR to the wedding date.

John Rokoszak, Pastoral Associate Debra Wyka, Minister of Music Evelyn Paglieri, Director of Religious Education Jennifer Kavanagh, Youth Minister Donna Quinn, Finance Manager Maria Kistler, Rectory Office & Communications Mgr. Maureen Giaccio, Religious Education Office Manager

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 9-9:30AM & 1-1:30PM Monday: 7PM

SCHOOL Our Lady of Mercy Academy National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 25 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Laraine Meehan, Principal

CATECHETICAL MINISTRY Grades K-6: 4-5PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Grades 7-8: 3:45-5:15PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our Lady of Mercy Parish is a Catholic community that worships God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, celebrating Mass, proclaiming the Gospel Message and uniting in prayer. We strive to welcome all and to educate ourselves and others in the Good News of Jesus Christ. We support one another in times of joy and sadness and attempt to serve each other by reaching out to those in need in our community and beyond. We are imperfect people on a journey. Our goal is that the life of each person leads to the Lord.

LET US PRAY In your love and kindness please pray for the sick of our parish, and for the prayer requests listed in the book of intentions in the Vestibule. Please also remember the deceased of our parish and their families, especially: Sheila McGraw, Joseph Mead, Ernest Auer, Mary McManus, Sabrina Ferrara, William M. Kay, and John Reynolds. Please join with us in praying one OUR FATHER per day for all those who have no one to pray for them. THE SANCTUARY LAMPS IN CHURCH burn this week in memory of: Jose L. Vasquez, and for Special Intentions. THE SANCTUARY LAMP IN THE CHAPEL burns this week in memory of Msgr. Carl D. Hinrichsen.

If you would like more information about reserving a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one or for a Special Intention, please call the rectory office at 201-391-5315.

MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 5:30 Peter Evans

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 2 Kgs 5:14-17/ 2 Tm 2:8-13/ Lk 17:11-19 7:30 William & Maria Anhauser 9:30 Elsie Pasciolla 11:00 Rosemary Lentino 12:30 People of the Parish

Saint Callistus I, Pope & Martyr Columbus Day MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 Rom 1:1-7/ Lk 11:29-32 8:30 Josephine Gilligan

Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Rom 1:16-25/ Lk 11:37-41 6:30 Marie Pansini 8:30 Jessie Boerger

Sts. Hedwig, Religious & Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Rom 2:1-11/ Lk 11:42-46 6:30 Eileen Ballanco 8:30 Edward Feddock

Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Rom 3:21-30/ Lk 11:47-54 6:30 Michael Korda 8:30 Alex & Sue Vaccaro

Saint Luke, Evangelist FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 2 Tm 4:10-17b/ Lk 10:1-9 6:30 Maria Fatovic 8:30 Bud Powell

Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Rom 4:13, 16-18/ Lk 12:8-12 8:30 Ralph & Ferdinando Forcellati 5:30 Paul Clements

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Ex 17:8-13/ 2 Tm 3:14-4:2/ Lk 18:1-8 7:30 People of the Parish 9:30 Alwine Mangers 11:00 Rosemary Lentino 12:30 Bud Powell

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING – Tithing

October 6 collection: $15,837 Same time last year: $15,623

Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church. Full tithing means 10% of gross income to God. We ask half of this, or 5%, for your Parish church. The other 5% goes to your favorite charities.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

“I tell you that he will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 Where would Jesus find faith in today’s world? Faith is present wherever there are acts of good stewards.

2019 Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal. Our parish goal this year is $100,843. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you for any help you can provide. If you choose to donate online, please visit www.rcan.org/sharing Pledged to date: $51,466.

THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA will be recited each Saturday in the Sacred Heart Chapel immediately following the 8:30AM Mass.

THE FAMILY OF GOD meets Tuesday at 7:30PM in the Chapel to praise God and pray for special intentions.

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DAUGHTERS OF MARY meets Thursday mornings at 9:30AM in the Chapel.

THE ROSARY SOCIETY will attend the 8:30AM Mass on the first Saturday of the month, followed by recitation of the Rosary.

MOTHERS PRAYERS GROUPS meet day or evening for one hour each week. If interested in joining, please call Cathy Flynn at 201-391-1482.

Pastor’s Column

PRAYER GROUPS

MSGR. TURRO HOMILY

Think of it for a moment—what is the greatest, most precious gift you have ever received? It has to be the Eucharist—Jesus. How would you top that? And who was it that has given you it? It is Mary. For this gift, we must be eternally grateful to her. Not poetry—not exaggeration—but hard fact. Click here to see more homilies by Msgr. Turro

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

First, a heartfelt “thank you” to our Knights of Colum-bus, led by Grand Knight, Frank Lentino, for a terrific “Oktoberfest” celebration last Saturday. It was a good crowd and a wonderful time for good food, good music, good conversation and community! Thank you again for all you do!

Second, “last call” for expressing interest in participating in the process to conceptualize and help establish the structure and function of our OLM Pastoral Council, and to receive names of persons of all ages and back-grounds whom you would like to suggest as possible members of the Council (including yourself). This is not yet a request to serve, but simply to articulate interest in what this Council should look like and how it should function. Please contact us by mail, phone or best, by email: (olm.church@gmail.com) by Wednesday. At that time information about an organizational meeting and facilitated workshop will be provided.

Third, thanks to the generosity of so many parishioners, we hope to move forward this week with replacing the original lighting in the Sacred Heart Chapel (which has become both dangerous and obsolete). Depending on the work, on some days this week, Daily Masses may be in the Church instead of the Chapel.

Finally, October is the month of the Rosary! The Ro-sary sometimes is compared to the “Liturgy of the Hours,” prayers said by priests and consecrated per-sons at specific hours of the day in a way to recognize that all time belongs to God and all time is holy. The five decades correspond to the 5 key hours of the day: dawn, morning, midday, evening, nighttime. While the Rosary can be prayed at one sitting, it is good to recall that with it you consecrate your whole day and all your activities of the day to Jesus through Mary – how very beautiful! The Rosary can be prayed at any time and any place. Free Rosary beads and instructions are al-ways available right outside the Sacred Heart Chapel. Also, a group prays the Rosary in the Chapel on many mornings right after the 8:30am Mass, as well as in Spanish on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Saints’ Chapel. Our Lady of Mercy and Our Lady of the Rosary …. Pray for us!

God bless you all,

IS RCIA FOR YOU? There are many reasons why you may want to become involved in the RCIA. Do any of these fit you?

• I have never been baptized.

• I am married to a Catholic and attend Mass, but just don’t know what the next step may be.

• I have been baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to become Catholic.

• I have been baptized Catholic, but have not received any other sacraments.

Do you know someone who might be interested in being in full communion with the Catholic Church? Ask, encourage and invite them to this program. The journey begins with one small step! Next session: October 27th, 10:30AM in the Parish Center. For more info, call John Rokoszak at 201-391-3590 or Jlrok@optonline.net

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CAR POOL: An OLM parishioner is seeking a ride from Montvale to OLM for 8:30AM Mass Monday-Saturday. This is a paid service, to start immediately. Please call Pete Shannon for more details 201-391-5652.

OLM Christmas Ornament Set of Two for 2019 We are now accepting orders for our Fifth and Final Se-ries, Set of Two Replica Stain Glass Window Ornaments. “Let the little children come to me” and “Mary has chosen the best part” Each ornament (size 2.8” x 2.7”) is proudly made in the USA from solid brass, finished in 24 karat gold, with a gold cord attached for easy hanging. $45.00 per set. Samples are on display in the Gathering Space. For your convenience, our order form can be found in the Msgr. Lillis vestibule, the gathering space, at the recto-ry and also on our website at urolm.org. October 21th is our order deadline, so do not delay. It is not too late to start your collection. All of the previous series sets (undated) are available for purchase at the rectory.

STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE for Our Lady of Mer-cy Academy After School Program - OLMA offers an After School Program for all registered students (Pre-K thru 8) from dismissal (either 12 noon on our occasional half days) or regular dismissal 2:00pm until 5:30pm. We are currently looking for an individual to work 5 days a week for $12.00 per hour, with our three, four and five year olds. Please call OLMA at 201-391-3838 ext. 116

Please join us for 1 or both Movie Nights during this Respect Life Month. We will be showing "Unplanned" on October 17th and "Gosnell" on October 24th. Both movies will start at 7pm and will be shown in the Youth Room. Popcorn and water will be provided but feel free to bring your own snack to share with the group if you'd like. All are welcome so grab a friend and join us for these very powerful and moving films. To learn more about our ministry at OLM please contact Lucre-

OLMA 8th Grade Service Project: Join our OLMA 8th GRADERS as they learn how to use technology for GOOD! Our students have been hard at work using vari-ous forms of technology to create and promote their SOCKTOBER service project. They will be collecting socks for the homeless from October 1-31st to be dis-tributed through local shelters and Midnight Run. Please look for donation boxes in the church gathering space. We hope you will support them by donating a pair of

The Archdiocese of Newark Vocations Office- Announcing dates for fall 2019 and spring 2020. Come and See Events! Men in high school and college are invit-ed to St. Andrew's College Seminary for Mass, din-ner, and discussion with current seminarians. Parents are welcome! Men 21-35 years old are invited to Immaculate Conception Seminary for refreshments, tours of the semi-nary, and night prayer. More information including dates and addresses can be found on the OLM bulletin board in the vestibule. If you have any questions or wish to attend call 973-313-6190 or info@newarkpriest.com

CANONIZATION—On October 13, the Catholic Church all over the world will celebrate the canonization of Cardi-nal John Henry Newman. In hope that all of the members of the Church can enter into this joyful occasion, the New-man Canonisation Committee invites everyone to Novena with Newman - nine days of prayerful preparation for the canonization, starting on Friday October 4th and finishing on Saturday October 12th the eve of the canonization. The pamphlet for the Novena Prayer can be found at www.NewmanCanonisation.com. For more material on Newman, please visit the above website where you will find inspirational videos, podcasts and blogs.

BOXES OF JOY are here again! Boxes of Joy is spon-sored by Cross Catholic Outreach. It provides Christmas gifts to children that would not receive gifts at Christmas. Www.CrossCatholic.org. Social Justice & Peace Ministry will meet on October 19-20 to distribute boxes. Last days for collection November 2-3.

The Rectory office will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day. There will be one Mass at 8:30AM. No scheduled confessions will be heard.

SECOND COLLECTION

A second collection will be taken on October 19-20 for the Propagation of the Faith.

Stay up to date with the latest upcoming events by vis-iting Our Lady of Mercy website. urolm.org

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED Our Lady of Mercy Academy is currently interviewing for substitute teachers. If you have an interest and hold ei-ther an Associate or Bachelor Degree, please contact the School Office at 201-391-3838 x103.

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