Our Mission Statement “Recognizing that we are the Body of Christ, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of the Mountain is called to live the Gospel. We desire to express our commitment to this call through praise-filled celebration, which culminates in our being sent into the community to actively reach out to others. Thus, we seek to grow in Christian love.”

2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-4395 ~ Fax 908-876-3744 www.ourladyofthemountain.org

In case of emergency – priest for sick 201-841-4952 Staff Rev. Marcin Michalowski, Pastor email frmarcin@comcast.net Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar email frslawomir@gmail.com Rev. Javier Bareno Castillo, Parochial Vicar email javib1024@gmail.com Parish Bookkeeper – Melissa Rivera email melriveraolm@comcast.net Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email olmkims@comcast.net Parish Trustees - Bruce Haskell, Cindy Jones Ministries Altar Servers, Fr. Slawek. ..................................... 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Fr. Slawek.......................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ............................ 813-1982 Columbiettes, Lucie Cohn .............................. 973-699-6793 Eucharistic Ministers, Cindy Jones ....................... 684-0661 Evangel.,Renny Hodgskin, Jim McMenamin ........ 876-4395 Food Pantry Director, Traci Geraghty.................. 876-4003 Gift Shop, Fran Clary ........................................... 852-5779 Knights of Columbus, John Clary ......................... 852-5779 Local Youth Protection/Safe Environment Coordinator, Kim Smith Lectors, Chris Latran ........................................... 852-9341 Music/Choir Director, Rita Mueller… ............ 973-862-2095 R.C.I.A, Fr. Marcin ............................................. .876-4395 Rosary Altar Society, Carol Petronella .......... 732-794-8382 Sacristan, Linda Richartz ..................................... 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head .................... 684-8399 Weddings, Kim Smith .......................................... 876-4395 Youth Ministry .................................................... 876-5024 ministrytoyouth@comcast.net

Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon James Jones Religious Education Program Director: KellyAnn Tell 908-876-4003 email dreolm@comcast.net Grades K-6 September ~ April - Sundays Grades 7-10 September ~April - alternate Mondays FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY during class times, on Sundays or Mondays, please call 908-876-5024

Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday 7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM Weekdays 9:30AM Monday ~ Friday 1st Saturday of the month: 9:00AM confession; 9:30AM Rosary with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:00AM Holy Mass Holy Days Vigil 7:30PM

Holy Day 6:30 & 9:30AM and 4:30PM

Parish Registration: Registration forms are available in the office or can be found on the church website Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Saturday 4:15PM, 6:30PM or by appointment. Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30PM (with a few exceptions). Please call the Parish Office to schedule a time. A Baptism Preparation class is required for first time parents. Marriage One of the parties must be a bona fide member of the parish for at least one year prior to making arrangements. Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Hospital Visitation Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the family is in the hospital or homebound.

SATURDAY August 17, 2019 5:00PM Paul Shernce George Kluetz O’Malley, McGuire, Donnelly & Mullaly Families 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY August 18, 2019 7:45AM OLM Parishioners 9:15AM Lorraine Addeo 10:45AM George & Lenore McKenzie Raymond Murphy 12:15PM Lester Buczk MONDAY August 19, 2019 9:30AM OLM Parishioners TUESDAY August 20, 2019 9:30AM OLM Parishioners WEDNESDAY August 21, 2019 9:30AM OLM Parishioners . THURSDAY August 22, 2019 9:30AM For the Unborn FRIDAY August 23, 2019 9:30AM Thomas Schaffer (Living) SATURDAY August 24, 2019 5:00PM Raymond Murphy Vicke Fabris Neil Ercolano 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY August 25, 2019 7:45AM Santina Flynn 9:15AM Bart Fitzsimmons Ryan Family 10:45AM Daniel Schaffer Ernest Alvarez Dennis McKenna 12:15PM Margaret Antonelli

Santuary Lamp in memory of Dn. Pat VanOrman

August 3-4 $7,649.00 August 10-11 $6,154.50 Monthly $2,228.00 Monthly $ 277.00 Flowers $ 10.00 Total $9,887.00 Total $6,531.50 Faith Direct Donations in July 2019 were $9,296.50 Grocery Gift Card Sales for 2019 - $62,085.00 profit $3,104.25 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Reminder: If you attend Mass at either St. Luke’s or St. Mark’s you can drop your Our Lady of the Mountain envelope in the collection basket and it will be credited as your donation to Our Lady of the Mountain.

Faith Direct Did you miss a weekly offering while on summer vacation? eGiving through Faith Direct is the easiest and most convenient way for Our Lady of the Mountain to receive your weekly offering and other Church support. eGiving through Faith Direct will also save you time while helping Our Lady of the Mountain reduce our expenses. You can either go online to faith.direct/NJ568 or text the word ENROLL to (Text-to-Give Phone Number). Thank you for your prayerful support of Our Lady of the Mountain. God Bless You, Fr. Marcin

Mass Ministers SATURDAY, August 24 5:00PM Fr. Slawek – Dn. Jim Lector: Gertrude Daily 7:00PM Fr. Marcin Lector: John Creamer SUNDAY, August 25 7:45AM Fr. Slawek Lector: Carol Novrit 9:15AM Fr. Slawek Lector: Carl Brand 10:45AM Fr. Marcin Lector: Dave Quinn 12:15PM Fr. Marcin Lector: Renny Hodgskin

This Weeks Events Wednesday – Peer Ministry 7:30 – 9:00PM

Parish Council Information We enjoyed seeing everyone at hospitality the last few months and we look forward to seeing you next month at the 50th anniversary celebration. If you have signed up to reserve a spot for the brunch and haven’t made your payment, please do so at your earliest convenience. If anyone has any photographs to share from the last fifty years please contact Laura Bigos at laurajbigos@gmail.com If anyone has any memories they want to share, please contact: Paul Richartz at prichartz@gmail.com Check the bulletin each week for more information.

August 18th, 2019 ~ 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

FROM FR. MARCIN MY DEAR PARISHIONERS, Today is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day. Jesus said in the Gospel today, “I have come to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were blazing already.” Jesus has come to bring the kingdom of God to the earth and how he wishes the kingdom of God were already established everywhere on earth. The fire Jesus came to bring is the fire of love, the fire of hope. Bringing fire to the earth, doing anything good, is going to run into the opposition of evil. Jesus said, “There is a baptism I must still receive, and how great my distress is till it is over.” Baptism means going completely under the water. Jesus described the opposition he received as a baptism which would ultimately end in his death. Let us not be so foolish to think that the devil does not exist. Every attempt at good is attacked in one way or another. Notice also in the Gospel today that attempts to do good will automatically cause division. Jesus said a household of five would be divided, three against two and two against three. The five in the house are the father, mother, son, daughter and daughter-in-law. It is interesting to note that the Gospel does not state that unity is the highest goal. Bringing fire to the earth is the highest goal. Standing up for what is right, working for justice and truth are higher aims than unity, and working for those aims will sometimes cause division. Jesus came to bring fire to the earth, the kingdom of God. As a result of it he would receive a baptism of distress, he would be crucified, and there would be division. When Jesus spoke about division within families he likely had in mind the prophecy of Micah: a man’s enemies are the men of his own household. The essence of Christianity is loyalty to Jesus Christ - the Son of God and Savior of the world - a loyalty that takes precedence over every other relationship. The love of God compels us to choose who will be first in our lives. To place any relationship (or anything else) above God is a form of worship. Jesus challenges his disciples to examine who they love first and foremost. A true disciple loves God above all else and is willing to forsake all for Jesus Christ. Jesus insists that his disciples give him the loyalty which is only due to God, a loyalty which is higher than spouse or kin. It is possible that family and friends can become our enemies if the thought of them keeps us from doing what we know God wants us to do. Does the love of Jesus Christ make us to put God first in all you do? The Gospel message is good news for those who seek pardon, peace, and the abundant life which God offers us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus offers true freedom to those who believe in him - freedom from slavery to sin, Satan,

and the oppressive forces of hatred and evil that can destroy body, mind, and spirit. Do we listen to the voice of our Savior and trust in his word? Commit our ways to him, obey his word, and we will find true peace, joy, and happiness in the Lord your God. “Lord Jesus, may the fire of your love consume me and transform my life that I may truly desire nothing more than life with you. Fill me with the power of your Holy Spirit that I may always seek to please you and do your will.”

MISSION APPEAL Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal today! Right now, over 40% of dioceses in the United States are considered mission territory because they are unable to fund essential pastoral work in their communities. Your donations support programs, such as religious education, seminary formation, and lay ministry training, to build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. Find more information at www.usccb.org/home-missions Next week Fr. Joebert Villasis from the Diocese of Kalibo (Philippines) will visit us. Fr. Joebert will be speaking to us at all masses. Please be generous in your commitment for the work of the missions.

THANK YOU A special thank you to all who helped make hospitality and fellowship a success over the last 3 months. Everyone has been sharing their special memories about our wonderful parish as we are celebrating this important milestone of 50 years. Thank you: Laura Bigos, Karen Creamer, John Creamer, Renny Hodgskin, Cindy Jones, Deacon Jim, Ronni Lombardo, Linda Richartz, Paul Richartz, Bonnie VanStone, Charlie VanStone for all you did. And a special thanks to all the bakers who baked the delicious treats. Have a blessed week. Our Lady of the Mountain…pray for us… Fr. Marcin From Fr. Slawek St. Bartholomew – August 24 Apostle and Martyr (First Century) Bartholomew is listed in the Synoptic Gospel as one of the Lord’s twelve apostles. In Acts he is named among those apostles who gathered in an upper room and there witnessed the risen Christ. Otherwise, there is no reliable record of his life or teaching. Some traditions have identified Bartholomew with the apostle Nathanael, otherwise named only in the Gospel of John. This is the apostle who, upon hearing Jesus described as the fulfillment of prophecy, quipped, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Upon their meeting, Jesus greeted Nathanael

with the words, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.” But most scholars dispute this identification. According to the history be Eusebius, Bartholomew engaged in a missionary journey that took him as far as India, where he is said to have left a copy of the Gospel of Matthew. He is also said to have preached in Persia, Egypt, Armenia, and elsewhere. Legend has it that he died in Armenia, where he was flayed alive before being beheaded. Michelangelo, in his depiction of the Las Judgment in the Sistine Chapel, shows Bartholomew holding a curved blade in one hand, and in the other his own flayed skin. From Fr. Javier TEACHING FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH - THE SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH The Anointing Of The Sick My dear brothers and sisters, let us continued our learning from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. According to our catechism, "By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them, and indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." Illness and suffering have always been among the gravest problems confronted in human life. In illness, man experiences his powerlessness, his limitations, and his finitude. Every illness can make us glimpse death. Illness can lead to anguish, self-absorption, sometimes even despair and revolt against God. It can also make a person more mature, helping him discern in his life what is not essential so that he can turn toward that which is. Very often illness provokes a search for God and a return to him. God bless you. WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC We are Catholic because we believe: Fire. While water signifies birth and the fruitfulness of life given in the Holy Spirit, fire symbolizes the transforming energy of the Holy Spirit's actions. The prayer of the prophet Elijah, who "arose like fire" and whose "word burned like a torch," brought down fire from heaven on the sacrifice on Mount Carmel. This event was a "figure" of the fire of the Holy Spirit, who transforms what he touches. John the Baptist, who goes "before [the Lord] in the spirit and power of Elijah," proclaims Christ as the one who "will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." Jesus will say of the Spirit: "I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled!" In the form of tongues "as of fire," the Holy Spirit rests on the disciples on the morning of Pentecost and fills them with himself. The spiritual tradition has retained this symbolism of fire as one of the most expressive images of the Holy Spirit's actions. "Do not quench the Spirit." The Catechism of the Catholic Church 696

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REMINDER

Religious Education registrations are going on now for all students grades K-10. All registrations received now will be charged a $50.00 late fee. The late fee will increase to $75 beginning September 1st. As a reminder any registration forms received without payment will not be processed. Thank you

VBS Thank you! Another Vacation Bible school is in the books! And it was a great success! The children spent the week on a Miraculous M-I-S-S-I-O-N learning God's love for us! Vacation Bible school is a fete that can only be accomplished by a group of faithful and dedicated individuals. So many shared their time, talent and treasure. Thank you to Frs. Marcin, Slawek, and Javier for joining us each morning and afternoon leading us in prayer. Thank you to the middle school and high school students who gave up a week of summer vacation to share their time and talents being group leaders and session aides and for doing any task asked of them. You are wonderful role models for our younger parishioners. Thank you to the parents and guardians for trusting us with your children! Thank you to the children who attended. Your behavior was excellent! Your manners and helping each other was so kind. Your singing rocked! You should join the children's choir. And, most importantly, you were so reverent during prayers; it shows you attend Mass and know your basic prayers. Thank you to the parishioners who shared their treasures with us. The monetary donations provided everything we needed to plan a memorable week. Those that donated paper products, they were a blessing as they were used for snack, science and crafts. Thank you! Thank you to the amazing activity leaders (Denise Bigora, Liz Krug, Sara Longueira, Barbara Phelan, Gabby Stopa, and KellyAnn Tell) who had been working for weeks preparing lessons and activities for each day, who gathered props and decorations and supplies to provide an exciting and thought provoking lesson, and who arrived well before time and stayed late each day to prep for the next. Your dedication and love for the children of our parish is awe-inspiring. The 2020 VBS catalog comes out September 1! Would love to see more families participate and we can always use more helping hands. God Bless! Dolores Reagle Youth Ministry

High School Youth Group Grades 9 to 12 Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:00PM Teen Center

Grocery Gift Cards

Grocery Gift cards are always available in the parish office daily. Please consider purchasing our grocery gift cards, the profit supports our scholarship program for our graduating seniors & college students. Next Sale dates are this weekend.

Your Grandmother’s Cupboard Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is providing for those individuals and families living in poverty the “other necessities”. They have a box in the gathering room and are in need of individually packaged toothbrushes (we cannot separate them), disposable razors, women’s deodorant, shampoo, and toothpaste. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Since its founding, the Knights of Columbus has been involved

in evangelization. In 1948, the Knights started the Catholic Information Service (CIS) to provide low-cost Catholic

publications for the general public as well as for parishes, schools, retreat houses, military installations, correctional

facilities, legislatures, the medical community, and for individuals who request them. For 70 years, CIS has printed and distributed millions of booklets, and thousands of people

have enrolled in its catechetical courses. ------------------------------------

Reflection for the Week Dost thou love Life? Then do not squander Time; for that’s the

stuff Life is made of. Benjamin Franklin

------------------------------------- If you would like to be a part of an international organization of

nearly 2 million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others in need, we'd like to meet you. Become a

Knight! www.lvkofc.org

FINDING THE NARROW GATE

The timeframe to submit entries has been extended through the spring and summer in anticipation of producing our parish handout at Christmas. Please review the website for details (see Ministries – Evangelization) or email renny.hodgskin@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE!

For ST Mark's Fall Craft Fair featuring Homemade/Handmade Items Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:00 am to 4:00 pm VENDORS WANTED!!! $35.00 per space - contact mariannek.stm@gmail.com Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers: Anthony Arbolino, Arianna Anello, Vic Berzanski, Addison Bigos, Alex Birdsall, Julien Bonifacio, Noah Bonita, Toni Brenner, Christina Brithtly, Tim Burns, Josephine Canova, Patricia Carroll, Joseph Caruso, Ron Caruso, James Castagna, Jeff Cheripka, Robert Cheripka, David Chung, Eric Clemente, Robert Curtis, Sr., Randy Clymer, William Corchado, Chris Cornell, Genevieve Dancicco, Gary Davila, Phyllis DeFranco, Christopher Delplato, Michelle Demarest, Mike Depew, Vito Dellibovi, Dennis Doner, Sue Elahie, Glenn Evans, Jayden Feichter, Michael Fiume, Santinna Flynn, Barbara Froetscher, Mary Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Vince & Ann Gentile, Jean Greco, Jerry Green, Don Grevera, Mike Grundy, Sr., Anabela Guerra, Laurel Jilek, Kristina Kantz, Michael Kennedy, Martin Kester, Carman Kissoczy, Salvatore Lombardo, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Jillian Martin, Nancy Martin, Judy Martino, Aiden Mason, Darlene McHugh, Dennis McKenna, Ed Michonski, Jennifer Mollitor, Faith Morelli, Emilio Morrone, Nora Ochwat, Johnnie O’Conney, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Anita Paterson, Jim & Carolynn Pauze, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Rita Powell, Deanna Procuito, Clifford Pultz, Art Quails, Suzane Sturla Reid, Joanne Reilly, Dan Salerno, Kathleen Sanders, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Judy Schellenberg, Connor Scott, Colinda Shernce, Paula Smith, Janet Stiles, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Jr., April Turkmen, Paula Vacca, Lil Varga, Fred Walliser, Ronald Warner, Allen Watts, Ryan Wendt, Adrienne Werner, Alice Whedon, Melissa Winters, Roula Zanetta, Ron Zielensky & Issac Zujkowski. We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for 1 month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin.

Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster??

Emily Rotola, local Girl Scout and parishioner, is working on her Gold Award Project. All information sessions are free and will be held at 7:00PM at Washington Township Library, August 22nd and 29th. Speakers will be Det./Lt. Bratus, Jeffrey Paul, Director of the Office of Emergency Management in Morris County, and Joe Totola, US EPA Chief of Removal Action Branch, Superfund & emerge3ncy response Division. There will also be Preparedness Safety Kit Workshops and they have $20 materials fee, August 13, 20th and 23rd at 2:00PM at the Long Valley Presbyterian Church. There will be 1 information session at 1:00PM at Washington Township Senior Center on August 21st. To sign up or for more information email Emily at erotola80840@gmail.com

St. Luke & OLM Long Valley CYO Basketball Registration is now opened! The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Diocese of Paterson provides catholic youths the opportunity to grow athletically in an environment that

fosters teamwork, good sportsmanship, and faith. In furtherance of that mission, the St. Luke Parish offers children the opportunity to participate in CYO basketball and play for the St. Luke Blue Storm! St. Luke & Our Lady of the Mountain children will be considered parishioners and not meet team requirements when it comes to Parishioners vs Non-Parishioners. This is something new this year as we feel that all children should have an option to play basketball. Teams are formed for boys and girls in 4th through 8th grades that compete with other churches in the Paterson Diocese located in Morris and Sussex Counties. Games are played generally on Sunday afternoons starting in November and concluding in mid-February. Practices are held in the Parish Center starting in October. The registration fee is $180.00. Form to fill out - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IaKcbLY2m7Hne1fl2G3jpNn0IKhYm_Qh/view?usp=sharing To keep this fee reasonable, the program provides players with the uniforms that families are required to return at the end of the season. Teams are also required to participate in a service project each season to help the Parish or the Long Valley community. Questions or concerns, please email longvalleycyo@gmail.com

6th Annual Golf Outing Sisters of Christian Charity, located in Mendham, are planning their 6th Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, September 26th at Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston. For more information contact, Casey Dolan at dev.director@scceast.org or 973-230-5355. You can also register

online at www.scceast.org/golf-outing.

Loyola 28th Golf Outing Loyola Jesuit Center will be holding its 28th Annual Golf Outing in memory of Fr. Harvey Haberstroh, S.J. on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Spring Book Country Club in Morristown, NJ. It will be a day of fun, fellowship and good food. The cost is $350 per person which includes brunch, on-course refreshments, a cocktail reception and dinner. Non-golfers may purchase tickets for dinner only at $100. An awards ceremony, silent auction for sports memorabilia and entertainment experiences and a 50/50 raffle will be held during dinner. Foursomes and individual golfers welcome. Funds raised will help the Center continue its mission of providing one-of-a-kind retreat experiences and spiritually-enriching programs to the community. Visit www.loyola.org.

Private Home Health Care Needed Private home health care is needed for and elderly man who lives in Little Falls, NJ (Passaic County). If interested or no anyone who would be please call Dina Carmelengo at 973-219-2260. He needs approximately 8 hours a day.

Washington Township Recreation

Fashion First Workshops – Grades 2-9 4:30-5:30PM Wednesdays September 25th – October 30th at LV Teen Arts Center. Non-refundable fee of $150 due by September 20th. Fall Tennis – September 18th – October 16th Rock Spring Park 4:30-6:00PM Wednesdays. Non-refundable fee of $125 due September 16th. Fall Mat & Chair yoga classes – Wednesdays from September 18th-Deember 4th beginner Mat yoga 9-10AM. Intermediate yoga 10:15-11:15AM & gentle Mat yoga 11:30-12:30pm. Thursdays September 19th – December 5th early morning yoga 8-9AM, lunch break yoga 12-1PM and chair yoga 1:15-2:15PM. All sessions have a nonrefundable fee due by September 13th class will be at senior center. Fitness program – Mondays September 9 – Nov 4th 4:15-5:15PM, Tuesdays September 17th – November 19th Lets move with cardio dance from 12:45-1:30PM. Tuesdays September 17th-November 19th Focus fitness from 4:30-5:30PM. Wednesdays September 18th- November 20th Low Impact Strength & cardio 3:00-4PM and circuit craze from 4:30-5:30PM. Township senior center ages 13-99. Non-refundable fee is due by September 12th. Girl Rock – ages 8-13 Monday’s from September 23rd- November 4th 5:30-6:30PM Senior center. Non-refundable fee due by September 18th. Free seminar on Medicare – Friday, September 27th at 12:30PM. Self-Defense – Free course is offered on 2 Mondays September 23rd & September 30th 1:00-2:00PM at the senior center. Please register by September 16th. Please see website for more details. www.wtmorris.org

Community String Players Join Now!

Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Players wanted all ages. Weekly rehearsals start Monday, September 16th at 7:00PM at St. Luke’s parish. https://sites.google.com/view/potluckstrings (908)509-1097. potluckstrings@gmail.com get the word out to your family & friends.