Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church 600 Harris Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey, 08846

Parish Office: 732-356-2149 Rectory Emergency: 732-667-8034

Fax: 732-356-1302 www.olmv.net

SERVED BY Rev. David V. Skoblow, Ch.M., KGCHS, Administrator, dskoblow@olmv.net Rev. Louis A. Mattina, Parochial Vicar x 1008, lmattina@olmv.net Rev. Peter G. Suhaka, Weekend Assistant Deacon John R. Tietjen—jtietjen@olmv.net Deacon John Czekaj—jczekaj@olmv.net Deacon Tom Sommero—tsommero@olmv.net Deacon Edgar Chaves—echaves@olmv.net Dorothy Zmigrodski, Parish Catechetical Leader x 2011 dzmigrodski@olmv.net Alexandria Jones, Catechetical Assistant x 2010 ajones@olmv.net Gerard Chiusano, M.A., Director of Sacred Music x 1011 gchiusano@olmv.net Carol Valente, Financial Manager x 1003 cvalente@olmv.net Gabriella Rosales, Communications and Calendar Manager x 1002 grosales@olmv.net Ed Kura, Facilities Manager x 2009 ekura@olmv.net Donald Kornmeyer, Custodian x 2009 MARRIAGES: Couples are encouraged to contact the parish office to begin the Marriage Preparation Program. It is recommended that engaged couples begin this process a year in advance of the wedding. Please contact the parish office for additional information. INFANT BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month after the 11:30 am Mass (except during Lent). Families must be registered in the Parish and attend a Baptism Preparation Class. Please contact the parish office for additional information. VISITS TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: Priests, Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Blessed Sacrament to members of the parish who are homebound. Please contact the parish office to have Holy Communion brought to those who can not attend Mass or to request the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Confession.

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. &

5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil Mass)

Sundays: 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Misa en Español) 3:30 p.m. (Chinese Mass - 2nd Sunday of the month)

Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F);

12:00 noon (Tues, Th) Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, 7:00 a.m.

and 12:00 noon

ADORATION: 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the month 7:30 a.m.—12:00 noon

and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 7:00—8:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Sunday from 1:00 to 1:25 p.m. (in Spanish)

Parish Office hours: Monday-Friday (8:30 am-4:00 pm)

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2019

All are encouraged to visit and spend time in prayer and meditation in the church

and in our Meditation Garden.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND DEVOTIONS

MON. Sept. 30 St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church 7:00 A.M. +Marie Artelli r/o Linda & Rich Miller TUES. Oct.1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 12:00 P. M. +Amelia Zuccarelli r/o Natalie Guibleo WED. Oct. 2 The Holy Guardian Angels 7:00 A.M. +Frank DeRosa r/o Mary DeRosa & Son THURS. Oct. 3 Weekday 12:00 P.M. +Kubesco & Capano Families r/o Harriety Capano & Family FRI. Oct. 4 St. Francis of Assisi 7:00 A.M. +William Engelman r/o Daughter, Patricia SAT. Oct. 5 Weekday 8:00 A.M. Purgatorial Society Mass 5:00 P.M. Amelia Zuccarelli r/o Mary & Dave Czachur SUN. Oct. 6 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Philip Grinnell r/o Sisters, Brothers, Nieces and Nephews 10:00 A.M. Edward Orloski r/o Wife, Helen & Son 11:30 A.M. Josefina F. Gonzales r/o Lucila G. Nicolas & Family 1:30 P. M. Sara de Miranda r/o Familia Miranda +Deceased *Living

PRAY FOR THE SICK . . . In your charity please pray for the sick of our parish whose names are kept on our prayer list.

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“My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are

tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established…” (Luke 16:25-26)

When God created the world He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However,

over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those who do not. In today’s Gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the

chasm in the next life.

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING September 21-22………………………………..……$7,880.00 Major Renova ons…………………….…………….$1,016.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Opportunities to support your Parish

Did you know that in addition to Mass intentions for your loved ones you may remember them through the following memorial opportunities? · Sanctuary Flowers · Altar or Tabernacle Candles, or Sanctuary Lamp · Meditation Garden Remembrance Bricks · A gift of cash, securities, or other assets to OLMV.

A Reminder EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Friday, October 4, 7:30 AM—12:00 Noon.

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Ryan Farley & Alyssa Brett

For the Third Time: Patrick Appello & Megan Kayser

From the Desk of Father David It was with great sadness that we bade our final farewells this week to our beloved former pastor, Monsignor William J. Haughney. At the time of his death on September 21, Monsignor was 98 years old. He was the oldest priest in the Diocese of Metuchen. A priest for over 72 years, Monsignor was pastor here at Our Lady of Mount Virgin from 1983 to 1996. In Monsignor’s memory I would like to share some ex-cerpts from The Wit, Wisdom and Teaching of Monsignor William J. Haughney, a compilation that was prepared by The Historical Guild of OLMV back in 2003.

* * * A man once walked from coast to coast. Upon his arrival, newsmen asked what the hardest parts of his trip were . . . Climbing the mountains? Trudging through desert? Avoiding traffic and ugly dogs? To their sur-prise, he quickly responded: “It was the sand in my shoes.” Tiny grains of sand were his biggest problem on the 3,000 mile trek. Reflecting on little things, we find they form a lesson for life. A tiny needle in the compass is a little thing, but it serves to guide men through skies and over unmarked oceans. A comma in the wrong place, in a deed, once lost the owner of an estate a large sum of money. Little things are as necessary in their place in the moral realm as in the physical world. They form the cement, which binds society together and makes it strong. Disregard for them tends to break down morality and leads to a lack of refinement, essential to the growth of a culture. One’s conduct in little things is a truer test of character than the occasional extraordinary or public act could ever be. Fidelity and integrity, as elements of conscience and character, must be thorough and absolute, never optional. The habit of violating conscience in little things produces an awful mischief. It follows that he who would take advantage of another in little things, would do the same in matters of great consequence if he thought he could escape detection or censure. Dishonesty in little things indicates a loss of moral sense. It throws down the fence to let a whole herd of dishonest actions drive through.

* * * “Concern for others” is simply another definition of love. It acknowledges by action and fair treatment that fellow Christians are brothers and sisters of a common Father. . . . Self, when left alone, will try to domi-nate. When subjected to Christ that same self will rise above short-sighted selfishness and see the image of God in every man or woman. This is the motivation of all missionaries from the time of Christ to this very day. More importantly for us, it is the very living of the “Good News” reduced from words in a book to action on the home front.

* * * To truly love others you must know yourself. Jesus asked us to love our neighbor as ourselves. He implied that we can’t love another unless we love ourselves first. In fact, we can’t really get to know another person unless we come to know ourselves first. We can’t have a good relationship unless we recognize our hang-ups, our weaknesses, and our strong points. Relationships do not start with other people. They start with us. When we are alone and have nothing to think about but ourselves, that is the beginning of relationship. When we are trying to figure ourselves out, we are preparing for relationships. Failing to recognize our own weaknesses only leads us to blame others for the problems in a relationship. Once the red flag of blaming shows itself, we usually have evidence of imma-turity. People who know themselves are not upset when they find they cannot get along with certain people. They do their best to relate to everyone, but they don’t resort to blaming others when relationships hit a snag. . . . People who do not appreciate all there is to learn about themselves waste a frightful amount of time complaining about others.

In Loving Memory of Rev. Msgr. William

J. Haughney Please remember in your prayers the re-pose of the soul of the Reverend Monsignor William Haughney. Father Haughney was

ordained to the priesthood May 31, 1947. His first assignment in the Diocese of Metuchen was as a Parochial Vicar at the Ca-thedral of St. Francis. He served as Pastor at St. Joseph Church, North Plainfield from 1975-1983 and then as Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Virgin, Middlesex from 1983-1996. He retired in 1996 but served as Administrator at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Monroe until 2002.

May he rest in peace.

OLMV ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

Communion Breakfast Sunday, October 6, 2019

OLMV Parish Center After 8:00 A.M. Mass

Guest Speaker: Rev. Joseph Illes Parochial Vicar

Immaculate Conception Somerville, NJ

ALL ARE WELCOME!

TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER ALL MASSES IN THE CHURCH FOYER

TICKETS:

$15 ADULTS $13 SENIORS $5 CHILDREN

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Blessing of Pets

In honor of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the OLMV Blessing of the Pets will be held on Sunday,

October 6th at 1:00pm (behind Petra House). The Plainfield Humane Society is most in

need of the following items at this time: MONETARY DONATIONS of your choice, NON-

CLUMPING clay cat litter, WET as well as DRY, KITTEN & CAT FOOD, bleach, paper tow-els, DAWN-brand dish soap, and medical gloves.

We thank you for your donation.

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Mums for Sale after Mass October 19-20 $5 per planter

For purchase: Beer, Wine & Pretzels, FREE Birch Beer

Courtesy of Kerwin’s Tavern

Our parish Knights of Columbus Council 12700 has begun accepting applications for their "Fran & Bert Zupko Catholic High

School Tuition Scholarship" program for the 2019-2020 school year. For more information, please see the announcement on the Knight’s webpage:www.olmv.net/knights-of-columbus

IN PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO SERVE Capt Kevin Boyajian —Lakenheath RAFB, England Capt Stanley Benarick, U.S. Army (Res.) —Fort Drum (NY) Col Gretchen Wiltse —Grissom AFB, IN

Chaplain, Lt Col Stuart King — (Res.) US Southern Command, Miami, FL Chaplain, Maj Timothy J. Hirten — Sheppard AFB, TX Chaplain, Maj Louis A. Mattina —(Res) Eielson AFB, AK A1C Kenneth W. Pine —Dover AFB, DE A1C Kristoffer Engel —Peterson AFB, CO LCpl Jack F. Sweeney USMC JTWC — OkinawaLCpl Sean P. Dowling —USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC Cpl Brian C. Robinson —USMC, Iraq Captain Hayes M. Cozza —USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA Lt. Santino E. Cozza —USAF, Little Rock, AFB, AR Ethan J. Krisfalusi - Seaman, Deployed Overseas Major Kevin Hoerburger - USMC (Res), New Orleans, LA Cpl Anthony Liguori, National Guard, Jordan Navy Capt. Douglas Graber, P.S.N.S.– Bremerton, Washington

Food Collection for Fish, Inc.: October 19-20 Please consider donating one or more of the following:

• A box of cereal or a package of rice or pasta • A canned good item or a can of coffee • A box of tea bags or any single non-perishable food item

Last month’s collection yielded 86 bags of food. Thank you!

Naomi Tea Widows’ Gathering Sunday, OCTOBER 20, 2019

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm in Petra House

We welcome ALL WIDOWS to join us as we

gather to share prayer, conversation, and refresh-ments. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and make friends and discover others who have suffered the same loss. No need to register, just come and bring a friend or someone who might

need a ride or a personal invitation.

Small bite-sized desserts to share are appreciated!

Coping with the Holidays

Monday, October 14, 2019 from 7 to 8 PM

Our Lady of Mount Virgin (Parish Center) 450 Drake Ave. Middlesex NJ

The keynote speaker will be Jessie Flynn. If you have lost a loved one through death and are wondering how to cope with the holidays, this free seminar will offer tips on how to do so. Also, suggestions for coping with stress, special ways to remember your loved one during the holidays, and a memorial service will be of-fered. For registration, please call 732-356-2149. This is being sponsored by Our Lady of Mount Vir-gin Church and the Lazarus Ministry.

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Preparing for the inevitable. What you need

to know about preparing for a Catholic funeral for yourself and your loved ones.

Join Fr. David for a review of what every Catholic needs to know about the

funeral rites of the Catholic Church.

OCTOBER 23, 7:00 PM in the Parish Center Meeting Room.

Boletín en Español Domingo 29 de Septiembre, 2019

XXVI Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Boletín en Español: Actividades y Anuncios • Confesiones: Domingos antes de la Misa a la 1:00 —1:25 pm, o llamando a la oficina parroquial para solicitar una cita para la confesión. • Si desean llevar a la Virgen a sus hogares, se pueden anotar en el libro que está en la par te de atrás de la Iglesia por la puerta hacia el parqueo, o llamando a la Oficina Parroquial.

• Misas: Todo par roquiano que desee pedir la Intención de la Misa para cualquier domingo deberá venir a la Oficina Parroquial durante horas de trabajo. De lunes a jueves entre 8:30 am—2:00 pm. Si usted habla Inglés puede venir durante el siguiente horario: De lunes a viernes entre 8:30—4:00 pm. Las Misas se pueden reservar personalmente únicamente. No podemos reservar Misas por teléfono. La donación por una Misa es $10.

• Café Social: Nuevos miembros que deseen ayudar durante el Café son bienvenidos. Para anotarse a ayudar hablar con Eduardo y Lady Miranda después de Misa. Durante el mes de SEPTIEMBRE no habrá Café Social.

• Clases de Inglés: Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 8:00 PM. Todos son bienvenidos.

• Ayuda a tu parroquia como Lector, Ministros Extraordinarios de la Santa Comunión, Monaguillos. Necesitamos tu colaboración!!

BAUTISOS EN ESPAÑOL LAS CLASES PRE BAUTISMALES SERÁN EL PRIMER JUEVES DE CADA MES A LAS 7:45 P.M. EN EL CENTRO PARROQUIANO (450 DRAVE AVE, MIDDLESEX, NJ) El Próximo curso Pre-Bautismal será: el 3 de octubre. POR FAVOR NOTAR QUE LOS BAUTISMOS SON EL ÚLTIMO DOMINGO DE CADA MES A LAS 12:30 P.M. NOTA: DURANTE LA CUARESMA NO SE CELEBRAN BAUTISOS. Próximo bautismo será el 29 de septiembre

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento

La Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento son el 1er, 3er y 5to viernes de cada mes a las 7:30 AM hasta las

12:00 del mediodía, y el 2do y 4to jueves de cada mes de 7:00 PM hasta las 8:00 PM. Todos son bienvenidos a venir a pasar un rato a solas y en oración con Jesús.

RITO DE INICI@CIÓN CRISTI@N@ P@R@ LOS @DULTOS

Si usted ó alguién que usted conoce, le gustaría escuchar más acerca de Jesús y su iglesia, le invitamos a unirse a nosotros en una Sesión de Información del programa RICA. Si usted desea ser bautizado en la Iglesia Católica, o si ya está bautizado y desea recibir los otros sacramentos de iniciación, o viene a no-sotros de otra fe y desea ser plenamente iniciado como miembro de la Iglesia Católica, entonces le invitamos a unirse a RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos). RICA es el proceso que le llevará al Bautismo (por los no bautizados), Eucaristía y Confirmación. Caminemos juntos en un camino de fe. Para ma información comuniquese con la oficina parroquial (732-356-2149) ó con el Diácono Edgar Chaves: echaves@olmv.net

Sé un Campeón para las Caridades Católicas Campiones para las Caridades Catolicas es una comunidad de benefactores individuales, parroquiales y corporativos que apo-yan los programas y servicios vitales de las Caridades Catolicas para nuestros vecinos necesitados. Aquí hay 2 maneras de ayu-dar: 1) únete a nosotros para la cena de Campeones de Carida-des Católicas 2019 que se llevará a cabo el jueves 17 de octubre por la noche en el Palacio en Somerset Park y / o 2) compra un boleto de rifa Campion 50/50. Para obtener más información, llame al 732-562-2432, envíe un correo electrónico a cham-pions@diometuchen.org o visite https://diometuchen.org/champions. Con su ayuda, Caridades Católicas está haciendo una verdadera diferencia en la vida de muchos.