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, Administrator email frmarcin@comcast.net Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar email frslawomir@gmail.com Rev. Javier Banero, Parochial Vicar email javib1024@gmail.com Parish Bookkeeper – Joanne Solecki email olmjs@comcast.net Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email olmkims@comcast.net Ministries Altar Servers, Tara Ligos...................................... 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Jim Jones .......................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ............................ 813-1982 Ch. Trustees, Herb Mitschele, Bruce Haskell, Al Leier 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 Hospitality, Martin/Gerry/Brian Grogan .............. 452-5110 Knights of Columbus, John Clary ......................... 852-5779 Lectors, Chris Latran ........................................... 852-9341 Music/Choir Director, Robin Paradise… ........ 973-600-7434 R.C.I.A., Nick Ardito .................................... 908-452-5434 Rosary Altar Society, Linda Richartz ................... 876-9601 Sacristan, Linda Richartz ..................................... 876-4395 Ushers, Office ....................................................... 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head .................... 684-8399 Vocation Liaison, Office ....................................... 876-4395 Weddings, Kim Smith .......................................... 876-4395 Youth Ministry, ................................................... 876-5024 ministrytoyouth@comcast.net Parish Office Hours Monday ~ Friday, 9:00AM – 1:00PM Memorial Day – Labor Day

Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon Nicholas Ardito 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

12:15PM Teen Mass, 1st Sunday of the Month, October ~ March.

Weekdays 9:30AM Monday ~ Friday Holy Days Vigil 7:30PM

Holy Day 9:30AM and 7:30PM

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 September 9, 2017 5:00PM Walter Harasek (8th Ann) 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY September 10, 2017 7:45AM Mary Zielensky 9:15AM Susan Cunningham Luke DeMayo 10:45AM Sylvia Granata Barbara Blaine 12:15PM Michael Feula Gliceria Balcon MONDAY September 11, 2017 9:30AM Linda & Paul Richartz 50th Wedding Ann. TUESDAY September 12, 2017 9:30AM Mary Ellen Smith WEDNESDAY September 13, 2017 9:30AM Elizabeth Luckey THURSDAY September 14, 2017 9:30AM Nancy Loretta & 3 D’s FRIDAY September 15, 2017 9:30AM Frank A Fortuna, Jr. Cornelius & Gertrude Shea John Sheppard & Matthew Barther SATURDAY September 16, 2017 5:00PM OLM Parishioners 7:00PM Gerald DeFabiis, Sr. SUNDAY September 17, 2017 7:45AM Rosaline, Kathy & Joann Peach 9:15AM Lorraine Addeo Phyllis Holowenzak Ference 10:45AM Diane Roberts Janina Sukiennik 12:15PM Elaine Mary Kopp

Santuary Lamp in memory of Deacon Pat VanOrman.

August 26-27 $ 6,472.97 Monthly $ 3,978.00 OLM Cupboard $ 100.00 Flowers $ 510.00 Total $12,603.90 Grocery Card sales for 2017 $55,370.00 with a profit of $2,768.50 Faith Direct Donations in August 2017 were $13,826.50 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 With the arrival of autumn, I'd like to invite you to join Faith Direct, our parish's electronic giving program. Our to-do lists can get lengthy during this season, but Faith Direct's eGiving program will give you one less thing to remember each week--no more envelopes to find before you go to Mass. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ568. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You Fr. Marcin

Mass Ministers SATURDAY, September 16 5:00PM Fr. Marcin Lector: Dolores Reagle Ministers: B. Anderson, B. & K. Hartman, C. & M. Huson, M.

Parsons, A. Pentland, K. Tell Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 7:00PM Fr. Marcin Lector: Sharon Longo Ministers: Ann & Paul Greszczak, A. Lane, G. Wagner Servers: SERVERS NEEDED SUNDAY, September 17 7:45AM Fr. Ray Lector: Trudy Zielensky Ministers: R. Wagner, R. Zielensky, J. Clary, C. & P. Latran,

A. & J. Leier Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 9:15AM Fr. Marcin Lector: Jack Ryan Ministers: J. White, J. Ryan, E. Addeo, A. Demarest, L. & F.

Jacobs, M. & F. Kessler Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 10:45AM Fr. Marcin Lector: Jennifer Desimone Ministers: S. Baechtel, B. & G. Grogan, K. Jusko, S. & V.

Lombardo, D. Meyer, B. Wunderly Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 12:15PM Fr. Marcin Lector: Janet Marino Ministers: C. Bird, K. Doskotz, P. Gieda, P. Hodgskin, G. & J.

Naranjo, I. Vieira Servers: Shannon & Kasey Preblick

MASSES AT ST. MARKS

SATURDAY, September 16 5:30PM – Fr. Javier – Dn. Bob SUNDAY, September 17 8:00AM – Fr. Javier – Dn. Tom 9:30AM – Fr. Javier – Dn. Jim 11:00AM – Fr. Javier – Dn. Nick

September 10th, 2017 ~ 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

FROM FR. MARCINMy dear parishioners,

In the liturgy of the church today we celebrate 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today’s Gospel speaks about fraternal correction and of prayer in common. Today’s gospel gives simple norms of how to proceed in case of conflicts in the community. If a brother or a sister should sin, if they had behavior not in accordance to the life of the community, they should not be denounced immediately. First, it is necessary to try to speak with them alone. Then it is necessary to try to know the reasons of the other. If no results are obtained, then it is necessary to take two or three persons of the community to see if it is possible to obtain some result. Only in extreme cases, it is necessary to expose the problem to the whole community. And if the person refuses to listen to the community, then they should be considered by you as “a sinner or a pagan”, that is, as someone who is not part of the community. Therefore, it is not you who excludes, but it is the person himself/herself who excludes himself/herself.

If brotherly correction is not done in love then it can become a form of violence. Brotherly correction done in violence is unfortunately the type of brotherly correction that children sometimes do, calling each other names and punching each other. Giving correction in love is what parents do, what teachers do to students, what friends do to friends. The second reading today, from Paul’s letter to the Romans, states: “Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law…You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law. (Rom 13:8-10)”

How do we react when we receive brotherly correction? Is the Lord able to get through to us? I remember once complaining to my spiritual director about the way someone gave me brotherly correction. He asked me to think about the crucifixion of Jesus. It was violent but good came from it. Even if the brotherly correction we receive is not administered with the love of Christ can we allow good to come from it and allow the Lord to speak to us?

When you are offended, are you willing to put aside your own grievance and injury in order to help your brother's wound? The Lord Jesus wants to set us free from resentment, ill-will, and an unwillingness to forgive. The love of Christ both purifies and sets us free to do good to all - even those who cause us grief. The call to take responsibility for what we have done and have failed to do is expected and we can't escape it, both in this life and at the Day of Judgment when the Lord Jesus will return. But while we have the opportunity today, we must not give up on praying for those who cause us offense. With God's help we must seek to make every effort to win them with the grace and power of God's healing love and wisdom. Do you tolerate broken relationships or do you seek to repair

them as God gives you the opportunity to mend and restore what is broken?

“Lord Jesus, make me an instrument of your healing love and peace. Give me wisdom and courage to bring your healing love and saving truth to those in need of healing and restoration.”

OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN – PRAY FOR US… ST. MARK’S – PRAY FOR US…

-CONGRATULATIONS-

Best wishes and congratulations to our parishioner TRACI GERAGHTY who is receiving Bishop reward CHRISTUS VIVERE EST this Sunday. Ceremony will take place on Sunday at 3:30pm in our newly renovated Cathedral in Paterson. Let us keep Traci and her family in our prayers. Thank you Traci for your good work for our parish especially helping us with religious education program.

-ALL THE BEST TO GRANDPARENTS- Today we observe Grandparents Day and my best wishes and prayers go to all Grandparents from our parish. Your role and example to raise grandchildren is very important for the future of our country and church. God bless you.

-THANK YOU- Last week I ask you to help me to buy few liturgical items for our parish. Thank you for your respond and generosity. One of the items is altar bell which will be ringing during consecration. I already bought two new chasubles white and purple. I would like to buy following items: missal stand, holy water pot with sprinkler, wall bell, another missal book, cover and stand for Gospel book, altar cloth. You can still make a donation to help our parish to get some liturgical items and I will keep you posted what I bought. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

-EMERGENCY LINE- If you need a priest for anointing of the sick or would like to report the death after our office is closed please call 201-841-4952 and leave your name and phone number and a priest will call you right back. This number is on the cover page of our bulletin.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament We will be having Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, September 11th, from 7:00-8:00PM in the church. Everyone is welcome, so please join us for an hour of prayer and meditation. Confession is also available.

From Fr. Slawek Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14)

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated every year on September 14, recalls three historical events: the finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the emperor Constantine; the dedication of churches built by Constantine on the site of the Holy Sepulchre and Mount Calvary; and the restoration of the True Cross to Jerusalem by the emperor Heraclius II. But in a deeper sense, the feast also celebrates the Holy Cross as the instrument of our salvation.

This day is called the Exaltation of the Cross, Elevation of the Cross, Holy Cross Day, Holy Rood Day. The liturgy of the Cross is a triumphant liturgy. When Moses lifted up the bronze serpent over the people, it was a foreshadowing of the salvation through Jesus when He was lifted up on the Cross. Our Mother Church sings of the triumph of the Cross, the instrument of our redemption. To follow Christ we must take up His cross, follow Him and become obedient until death, even if it means death on the cross. We identify with Christ on the Cross and become co-redeemers, sharing in His cross.

We made the Sign of the Cross before prayer which helps to fix our minds and hearts to God. After prayer we make the Sign of the Cross to keep close to God. During trials and temptations our strength and protection is the Sign of the Cross. At Baptism we are sealed with the Sign of the Cross, signifying the fullness of redemption and that we belong to Christ. Let us look to the cross frequently, and realize that when we make the Sign of the Cross we give our entire self to God — mind, soul, heart, body, will, thoughts.

O cross, You are the glorious sign of victory. Through Your power may we share in the triumph of

Christ Jesus.

From Fr. Javier THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church Jesus encourage the young man to keep the Commandments: Numeral 2052 "Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" To the young man who asked this question, Jesus answers first by invoking the necessity to recognize God as the "One there is who is good," as the supreme Good and the source of all good. Then Jesus tells him: "If you would enter life, keep the commandments." Then in another passage of the Gospel when someone asks him, "Which commandment in the Law is the greatest?" Jesus replies: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the prophets." The Decalogue must be interpreted in light of this twofold yet single commandment of love, the fullness of the Law. As a followers of Christs we need to know the importance of the commandments in our lives, for this reason we will learn one by one from our Catechism.

Weekly Events Monday – Adoration in Church 7:00-8:00PM Monday - Grade 9 – Parent & Student Orien – 7:30PM - PC Tuesday – Confirmation Rehearsal 7:30PM PC & Ch Wednesday – RCIA – 7:00-9:00PM, Clrm 3&4 Wednesday – New Family Orientation K – 8, 7:00PM PC Wednesday – Peer Ministry – 7:30-9:00PM - TC Thursday – Book Club – 7:00-9:00PM – Conf. Rm

High School Youth Ministry Meetings on Wednesday

All 10th Grade Confirmation students are invited to join us! 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Teen Center September 13, 20, 27

Grades K – 6 – Classes begin Sunday, September 17th all sessions 8:00-9:00, 9:30-10:30 and 11:00-12:00 Grade 7 – Class begins Monday, Sept. 25th – 6-7:15pm Grade 8 – Class begins Monday, Sept. 18th – 6-7:15pm Grade 9 – Orientation – Monday, September 11th – 7:30PM – Parish Center Grade 10 – Class begins Monday, Sept. 18th 7:30-9:00pm

UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE Beginning Thursday, September 21st, 7:30 PM, OLM’s evening Bible Study group will undertake a fascinating study of the entire Bible. Guided by Jeff Cavins instructing us through 24 video presentations, we will explore each period of salvation history. We will become acquainted with the major people, places, and events and see how they form the foundation of our Catholic faith. This study can help anyone make sense of the Bible and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. Each 45–50 minute video presentation will be preceded by 30 – 45 minutes of lively group discussion. The cost, and that includes both the color-coded Bible Timeline Chart and the Bible Timeline Study Kit, is $34.95. If you would like to register, or obtain additional details, please e-mail renny.hodgskin@gmail.com or call 908-832-2965. Take a journey through the Bible and discover – or deepen your understanding of – the amazing story that is woven throughout Scripture!

WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC We are Catholic because we believe: Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us, is present in many ways to his Church: in his word, in his Church's prayer, “where two or three are gathered in my name,” in the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned, in the sacraments of which he is the author, in the sacrifice of the Mass, and in the person of the minister. But he is present. . . most especially in the Eucharistic species. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1373

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults better known as the RCIA Program is the process for those who want to become Catholic. This process is for: -Adults who have never been baptized. -Adults baptized in a non-Catholic church and now have a desire to become a Catholic. -Adults who were baptized Catholic but who have not received the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation. - Or Catholics who want to know more about a specific topic discussed in an RCIA program. The Our Lady of the Mountain/Saint Mark’s RCIA program will start Wednesday evening September 20, 2017 from 7 to 9 PM and is conducted in the Basement Classroom of the OLM Parish Center. Participants who complete the program will come into full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil celebrated Holy Saturday March 31, 2018. RCIA candidates will have a sponsor who will support them through this journey. Sponsors are welcomed and encouraged to attend all classes. This program is a commitment on the part of the candidate but our RCIA Instructors (TEAM) are here to assist you at any time. For additional information, please contact the OLM Parish Office, the St. Marks Parish Office or Deacon Nicholas Ardito at 908-343-8094

Your Grandmother’s Cupboard We are continuing to provide for those individuals and families living in poverty the “other necessities”. There is a box in the gathering room to accept donated items. Currently we are very low on 12 oz. shampoo and men’s deodorant. Any help would be greatly appreciated. As always thank you for your continued support.

Pizza Night with Bishop

For young women in High School or College. Come join Bishop Serratelli and our Religious Sisters from the Diocese of Paterson for adoration, reflection, fellowship…and of course, pizza. Monday, September 25th 7:00-9:00pm at Pope John XXIII H. S. Sparta. For more information please call the Delegate for Religious Office at 973-777-8818 X207

“Confirmed in Christ” Dove Tree Please return all the doves by September 10th to the container by the tree, with a message of encouragement and congratulations on the reverse side. These doves will

be presented to the candidates as part of their final preparation for Confirmation. If you took a dove and forgot to return it, you can drop it off at the office or the church drop box during the week. Thank you to everyone who prayed for our candidates! Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers:

Anthony Arbolino, Janice Andrews, Arianna Anello, Lebo Barbagallo, Vic Berzanski, Alex Birdsall, Noah Bonita, Toni Brenner, Tim Burns, Regina Carson, Joseph Caruso, Tony Cassano, David Chung, Eric Clemente, Randy Clymer, Todd Copan, Rachel Crane, Genevieve Dancicco, Gary Davila, Tony Durso, Vito Dellibovi, Sean Dolan, Mary Ewanyk, Jayden Feichter, Santinna Flynn, Maureen Foley, Pete

Gallagher, Mary Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Jean Greco, Jerry Green, Don Grevera, Anabela Guerra, Peggy Hoffman, Laurel Jilek, Kristina Kantz, Debbie Kling, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Raymond MacCarthy, Jillian Martin, Judy Martino, Bob McCourt, Darlene McHugh, Betty Meyer, Ed Michonski, Kelly Moncofsky, Charlie Noll, Catherine O’Conney, Doug Ochwat, Tina Ochwat, Jim Owens, Dennis

Paradise, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Deanna Procuito, Art Quails, Joanne Reilly, Nick Ruggiero, Heather Ryan, Anne Sacco, Dan Salerno, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Judy Schellenberg, Connor Scott, Connie Secaras, Colinda Shernce, Paula Smith, Janet Stockton, Walter Taverna, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Ellin & Frank Uhl, Lil Varga, Ronald Warner, Theresa Watson, Allen Watts,

Adrienne Werner, Roula Zanetta, & 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.

DIOCESE OF PATERSON MARIAN PILGRIMAGE

THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

OCTOBER 21, 2017 There is still time to sign up for the Pilgrimage this October. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible. One-Day Pilgrimage includes: - Transportation and Gratuity - All Day activities at Shrine - Rest Stop - going - Meal stop - return - depart Washington 4:15pm Price - $49/person

Villa Walsh Open House Open house at Villa Walsh Academy, Sunday, October 1st 2:00-4:00PM. College Preparatory Catholic School for Girls Grades 7-12. www.villawalsh.org or (973)538-3680. Address is 455 Western Ave. Morristown, NJ

2017 Bishop Annual Appeal “In Giving, We Receive”

The 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is currently underway. This year, the theme of the Appeal is “In Giving, We Receive”. By being generous with our God-given gifts, we not only help people in need, but we also help ourselves. Jesus reminds us of the blessings that come from being good stewards. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal supports four causes: our Catholic Charities agencies; seminarian education, Nazareth Village, our diocesan priests’ retirement residence and our inner-city area elementary schools. You can help make this year’s appeal an even greater success by making a generous pledge today. Every single gift is important, valued and changes lives. Whatever you do to help is a profound blessing!

OLM Book Club

Book Club begins Thursday, September 14th, in the conference room, downstairs of the Parish Center. If interested in joining us, please contact Josephine at jcmariem.192@gmail.com or Jason at solomoja@me.com

Parishioner Looking for Mothers Helper Looking for mother’s helper, ages 12 and up. Must have own ride, please contact erinnck@aol.com for more info.

9/11 MEMORIAL Laura & Samuel Bonfante have donated the flowers in our 9/11 memorial in honor of Samuel Bonfante, Jr’s Birthday!

NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY The Knights of Columbus will be having an eyeglass recycling container in Our Lady of the Mountain's gathering space beginning September 3 through October 1. Please donate your used eyeglasses which will be given to the needy and be sincerely appreciated.

Washington Township Recreation Please see the website for all upcoming programs at www.wtmorris.org Any questions please contact the office (908)876-5941 or email recreation@wtmorris.net

Parishioner Asking for a Ride A parishioner in the Willow Grove Street area of Hackettstown is looking for a ride to OLM church on the weekend, any mass. Please contact the office at (908)876-4395 if able to assist.

Sarah’s Fight for HOPE Foundation Supporting the FIGHT against Pediatric Cancer

We will be at LV Green Market Thursdays in September from 3:00 – 7:00PM

September 14th – Art, September 21st – Clothing Drive, September 28th – Mum Sale

Clothing Drive September 21st

Help our organization raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages and basements. Please place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly tied bags. Give your items a second change to be worn/used again. The more our collection weighs the more we raise. Thank you for your support!! All Clothing, all types of shoes, curtains, sheets blankets, comforters towels, linens, tablecloths, hats, scarfs, gloves, purses, wallets, stuffed animals check the website www.sarahsfightforhope.org

Young Adult Group Dear Parishioners of the Paterson Diocese, As the young adults of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, we have formed a group of individuals, between the ages of 21 and 30, called Saint Kateri Connections. We are reaching out to fellow young Catholics in the Diocese who are interested in connecting with likeminded individuals in faith and friendship. If you have young adults in your parish who would be interested in joining us in these endeavors or would like more information about St. Kateri Connections, please contact us either by email or phone, at saintkatericonnects@gmail.com, or call either Brittany Johnson at 973-670-3799 or Joseph Piccotti at 862-266-3411. Meetings are held at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Roman Catholic Church in Sparta, NJ on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. We are located at 427 Stanhope Road Sparta, NJ 07871. We look forward to making new friends in our community. God Bless, Saint Kateri Connections Saintkatericonnections@gmail.com Facebook: Saint Kateri Connections

4th Annual Sisters of Christian Charity Golf Outing Please join the Sisters of Christian Charity from Mendham, NJ on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the beautiful Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston, NJ for an outstanding day of golf, camaraderie and example of God’s bounty. All proceeds from the outing support the Sisters in their ministries and help to care for the infirm and elderly Sisters. For more information, contact Casey Dolan at dev.director@scceast.org or (973)-543-6528 ext. 313 or visit www.scceast.org/golf-outing.