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Reverend Sean Mc Donnell............................................. Pastor Lisa Dempsey................................................Pastoral Associate

Reverend Milton Camargo ................................ Parochial Vicar Vincent LoBello ....................................................... Deacon

Elizabeth Ventola .......................................... Academy Principal Reverend Francis Duffy .........................Weekend Assistant

Carmen Blandino .................................Parish Council President Edwin Peterson ..............................................................Trustee

RECTORY & ST. MARY’S CEMETERY OFFICE 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from 9a.m—3p.m. Monday—Friday

Phone: 973-887-0050 Fax: 973-887-0991 E-Mail: olmchwhip@aol.com Web: www.ourladyofmercyparish.com

OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY 90 Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981

Phone: 973-887-2611 Fax: 973-887-6629 E-Mail: olm.school@verizon.net Web: www.olmacademy.com

RELIGIOUS FORMATION 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-Mail: olmreligedwhip@aol.com

YOUTH MINISTRY 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-mail: olmyouthminwhip@aol.com

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 70 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

Phone: 973-887-0767 Fax: 973-887-0644 E-Mail: olmlitminwhip@aol.com

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The Parish Community celebrates Baptisms on all Sundays of the month at 12:00 p.m. One preparation session is required for first time parents. Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the child’s birth.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

The Parish Community celebrates this Sacra-ment at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.

WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…

THE LORD’S DAY

Saturday Evening......................................................... 5:30 p.m. Sunday Morning .............. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.

Weekdays..................................................................... 9:00 a.m. Saturday Morning ......................................9:00 a.m. (Novena)

Holyday Eve................................................................. 5:30 p.m. Holydays ................................ 6:30 a.m. (Chapel), & 12 Noon

Sunday 01/24/16 Monday 01/25/16 Tuesday 01/26/16 Wednesday 01/27/16

3rd Sunday Ordinary TimeReligious Formation11AM Teen’s MassK of C Roses for LifeBlood Pressures CYO Parish Ctr.Novena for Life Ends

CYO 6-9PM CYO 6-9PM CYO 6-9PMChoir7PM

JANUARY 24, 2016SECOND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

SATURDAY, January 23rd - Vigil 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Margaret Yavorski

SUNDAY, January 24th - 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. Alice T. Harrison9:30 A.M. People of the Parish

11:00 A.M. Bridie Van Slyck Eddie RaguseoMichael Zablocki

MONDAY, January 25th - The Conversion of St. Paul9:00 A.M. Mike & Richard Mead

TUESDAY, January 26th - St. Timothy & St. Titus9:00 A.M. Phyllis & Thomas Ryan

WEDNESDAY, January 27th - St. Agnes Merici9:00 A.M. Gertrude Gawronski

THURSDAY, January 28th - St. Thomas Aquinas9:00 A.M. Dr. Elaine Bandurski Giuseppe Cirasole

FRIDAY, January 29th -9:00 A.M. Ted Sieka (1st Ann) Giuseppina Cirasole

SATURDAY, January 30th- Blessed Virgin Mary9:00 A.M. Margaret Buce

SATURDAY, January 30th- Vigil 4th Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. Bartolo Siino (20th Ann)

William & Elinor KuehnerMichael Puskar, Sr. Margaret Yavorski

SUNDAY, January 31st - 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time7:30 A.M. People of the Parish9:30 A.M. Martino Aiuso

11:00 A.M. Jacquelyn Olsen Ted SiekaJoseph Francis Rubacky

AN INVITATION TO INQUIREThe Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) willbe beginning soon here at OLM. If you or someoneyou know is considering becoming Catholic, wouldlike to become Catholic or would like to complete

their initiation through the reception of the sacrament ofConfirmation and/or Eucharist, please contact our PastoralAssociate, Lisa at olmlitminwhip@aol.com or 973-887-0767.Anyone, 16 or older, is welcome and encouraged to participate

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING

2nd Sunday Ordinary Time $ 6, 126. 68 Last Year $ 8, 255. 00

When we begin a new challenge, we oftenhave a great deal of energy andenthusiasm. As time goes on and thechallenge becomes tedious and ordinary or,worse yet, when difficulties show up, our

energy drops and enthusiasm is gone. When this happensto us – and it does, often! - what do we do? We becomeannoyed, get angry, certainly ask ourselves, “Is it worthit?” And sometimes we just quit. How true this is of ourresponse to the call to be disciples of Jesus! When we aretempted to quit following Him because of frustrations, thisis the time we need to fall back on our relationship withChrist who alone can sustain us. Without a firmrelationship with Him, we cannot remain faithful. Wedeepen our relationship with Christ in many ways:participation in Sunday Mass, daily prayer, interaction withother followers of Christ and works of charity. Our energyfor discipleship is sustained by encounters with Christ inthese practical ways.

Love and Prayers...Fr. Sean

JUBILEE- YEAR OF MERCY" Pope Francis has asked every parish to celebratethis year as a “Jubilee of Mercy” that officially beganon 12/8 and will end on 11-20-16. During theupcoming year, we will be celebrating the “Jubilee- Year of Mercy” here at OLM. Please make sure to

watch the bulletin for upcoming events. How will YOU celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy?

YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFEMy dear Friends in Christ: - The Year ofConsecrated Life will formally close on 2/2/16. Incommemoration of this year-long event, I willcelebrate Vespers on Sun 1/24/16 at 4PM atMallinckrodt Convent, 350 Bernardsville Road,

Mendham, the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Christian Charity. At the same time, the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Award will beconferred on Sister Mary Edward Spohrer, SCC for her years ofdedication and service to the Diocese of Paterson. FollowingVespers, there will be a light reception. I hope that you are ableto attend. Sincerely yours in Christ,Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D.Bishop of Paterson

Thursday 01/28/16 Friday 01/29/16 Saturday 01/30/16 Sunday 01/31/16

CYO 6-9PM CYO 6-9PM 4th Sunday Ordinary TimeCatholic Schools Weekbegins at 11AM MassPancake Breakfast8AM - 12Noon

For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven

...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick

Giuseppa Casarrubea, Pat Fusco, Ann Y., Connor Davey,Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Rita Tironi, Carol, Bob Bark,

Marian Marfan, Angela Cassano, Allen Lebo, Dominic Guida,Daniel Matakitis, Larry C, Carolyn Mangravite, Susan Nicoll,Giovanna Cinquino, John Jaczyinski, Jacqueline Gorman,Shane Hakes, Mike McLaughlin, Bill Van Hall, Luis Ripa, Ralph LeFevere, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler,

Robert DelPurgatorio, Michael, Fr. Charlie, John Stolfi,Charles Realmonte, Linda Ann Celeste, Roger, Lucille Cocca,

John Strumolo Sr., Cara Coughlin, Shirley Smiecinski, Joyce Ann Michaelson, Stephen Donnelly, Ronnie Noll,

Tom Tomat, Emma Carothers, Bob Roberts, Joseph Mascia, Colton Ford Petronaci, Mark Herkert, Gary Y, James Giannetti,Patrick J. Asay, Jr, Lisa Compas, William Bulman, Fr. William,Kevin Mulligan, Russell Cassella, Michael Smith, Randy Olsen,Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Patsy Manna,

Bob Peters, James Rutkowski, Felisa Manlapig,Chris Surrago,Richard Virgil, Audrey Sherry, June Surrano, Paul Comerford,Lorraine Azzinnaro, Angela, Bob Bartholomew, Pat Rue-an,

Neal Spickert-Fulton, Generoso Giesullo, Angel Lamontagne,Assunta Less, Anita & Armando Geroldi, Antoinette Gleave,

Wagner Estivalletti, Lee Campbell, Christine McGarry,Angelina Martin, Mackenzie Cunnigham, Arlene Gentile,

Theresa Pentz, John Cordova, Jean Marie Petrino & Carl Rapp

...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead

Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially

Les Brzechffa, Jackie Olsen, John Mele, Sr. and Ann Cusack

...A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,

in our homeland, and in our Church

MEN'S CORNERSTONE XVI:"SEND DOWN THE FIRE"

Notre Dame will hold their annual Men'sCornerstone XVI, beginning on Fri eve 1/29 at 6:30pm & ending on Sat, 1/30 at 7:30 with a ClosingMass. Cornerstone is a unique retreat designed to

provide participants an opportunity to revitalize and deepentheir spiritual lives. The retreat lasts approximately 26 hours,All participants are provided sleeping accommodations at theparish, which helps ensure the spiritual continuity of theexperience for everyone involved. Register online atwww.ndcarmel.com. Registration donation: $50.

LITURGY CORNERThe color of green in the Church tells usthat we are back in Ordinary Time. Theother day someone asked, “Does OrdinaryTime mean something special? Actually, theword “ordinary” does not mean routine, but

“counted” time. We enter into these 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Sundays...all counted one after another. This year ourWinter Ordinary Time will be for 5 weeks until we enterinto the season of Lent. Summer and Fall Ordinary Timecomprises the longest portion of the Liturgical Year,covering almost six months of the Calendar. OrdinaryTime challenges us with the demands of building theKingdom. We listen to the Word of God which keepsreminding us of our call as Christians to internalize theteachings of the Lord and to live out what we proclaim. Have a blessed week! Lisa

FAITH AT HOMESometimes it’s hard to find different ways ofhelping our children “Live Their Faith”in ourdaily lives. Here are some parents’ suggestions

from “At Home With Our Faith”: 1. “Do your best and letGod do the rest”. Sharon says this with her children everyday before school. She says the first part, and the childrenrespond with the second part. “If I don’t do it, the girlswill loudly exclaim, ‘Say it, Mama!’ as if they can’t leavethe car and go into school without it,” Sharon says. 2.“What’s one way you helped someone today?” Nancyand Scott ask this question almost every evening atdinner in order to emphasize to their children that serviceto others is an important part of life. 3. “Let the HolySpirit nudge you today”. Maria says this before droppingoff her children at school to remind them to be open toGod’s movement in their lives. 4. “God bless Max. Bewith him during his math test”. John traces a cross on theforehead of each of his children before bed, with ablessing for an upcoming event. There are so manydifferent ways we help our children to remember theirfaith, not only when they are in church or ReligiousFormation, but in the school year, in their sporting eventsor even on a play date. If there is something you do withyour children and would like to share it with otherparents, please feel free to email me and I would behappy to do additional suggestions of ways to “Live ourFaith” from our own parish family. Whatever you choose todo with your family, is a wonderful witness to your children,especially during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.Enjoy your week! Lisa

OLM ACADEMY UPCOMING EVENTSOLMA will celebrate Catholic Schools Weekbeginning on Sun 1/31 at the 11 AM Mass. Therewill also be a Pancake Breakfast. All are welcome andinvited to attend.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLMCaring & Sharing “Valentine Dinner Raffle” weekend ofFeb 7th. Please mark your calendars.

RELIGIOUS FORMATIONReligious Formation Sessions will resumethis next Sun 2/7 & Tues 2/9.

TEEN NEWSLisa Longo, one of our parishioners and amember of Girl Scout Troop 570, is

participating in a service project for Operation Shoebox. They are collecting donations of small items to be sent tochildren in third world countries such as : washcloth/soapin small plastic container, notepad and pencil/ pens,/crayons, small bowls, cups, spoons, toothbrush with cover,toothpaste, small towels or tissue packet or handkerchiefs,items that would fit in a plastic shoebox. A box fordonations will be in the Academy foyer. As always, yourgenerosity is appreciated. Thank you from Troop 570

MARIAN HOME PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM

Have you signed up yet for our Marian HomePilgrimage Program? We began our program onthe Feast of the Immaculate Conception 3 years

ago and we will still be continuing it. What better way tocelebrate the New Year than by journeying through it withour Blessed Mother. There is a sign up sheet on thebulletin board at the back of Church. We encourage andinvite each family to sign up for a week to bring OurBlessed Mother into your home. You will pick up Maryafter the 11AM Mass and return her the following weekbefore the 5:30 PM Mass. During the week that Maryspends with in your home, take the time to deepen yourrelationship with Jesus through his Blessed Mother. Praythe rosary together as a family, place a prayer request inthe prayer journal and be drawn closer to our Lord and hisBlessed Mother. Keep a rosary, scapular and pamphlet sothat you can continue your journey with Mary, especiallyas we celebrate this Jubilee Year of Mercy

LENTEN MISSION AT ST. ANNSt. Ann’s Parish invites you to this year’s LentenMission “The Year of Mercy” which will be heldon three consecutive Tuesday evenings at 7PM.On 2/16 Father Joseph Garbarino, who is wellversed in scripture and has a keen sense ofhumor, will present “Compassion on the

Journey.” Fr. Joe is the pastor of St. Philip the ApostleParish, Clifton. Father John Andrew Connell will be thepresenter on 2/23. His talk will be “Journey to Mercy”reflecting on the gospel of Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32. Fr. Connellis retired and was the former pastor of Resurrection Parish, Randolph. He has given numerous retreats and missionsthroughout NJ and other states. The final presenter on 3/1Fr. Paul Manning will speak on “His Mercy EnduresForever.” Fr. Paul is the Executive Director of St. PaulInside the Walls and Vicar for Evangelization for thePaterson Diocese. For additional info call 973-884-1986.

OLM 2016 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEDuring the past week you should have receivedyour Spring Calendar Raffle tickets. If not, contactthe Rectory at 973-887-0050.Due to new NJ Staterequirements, our first drawing (picking

winners for March 1 through March 5) will be held onSunday, February 28th after the 9:30 Mass. Make sure yourchances are in before February 26th. You could be one of thewinners! Remember, there are 92 chances to win, plus you canbecome a multiple winner too. Just drop your tickets into thecollection basket during Mass or send them/drop them off to theRectory (mark the envelope “Calendar Raffle”). If you needmore tickets, they are available in the Rectory. Remember, YOUmust be in it to win it!

EVA’S VILLAGE COMMUNITY TOUR

Eva’s Village will host its quarterlycommunity tour on February 9th

beginning promptly at 10:30am. The tour is open to anyone whowants to learn more about Eva’s Village and its efforts tocomprehensively care for the homeless, hungry and poor in thePaterson and surrounding Passaic County communities. Toreserve your space, contact Jason Patterson, Government &Community Relations Specialist, at (973) 523-6220 ext. 226 orvia email at: Jason.Patterson@evasvillage.org

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSThe Compassionate Friends, a self-help group forbereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents willbe meeting at 7:30 PM on Thurs 2/11 at St.

Christopher's Church, Parsippany. The program will be:"Valentines Day With A Broken Heart". Come and let us helpeach other learn how to begin again. For more info, please callLily Capriglione at 973-568-4164

HEALING AND FORGIVENESS RETREATIn celebration of this Jubilee Year of Mercy,Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville NJ, isholding a Healing and Forgiveness Retreat withImmaculee http://immaculee.com/, Fr. Ubald(http://frubald.com/) and Kitty Cleveland(http://kittycleveland.com/) for the year of Mercy. All

are invited to attend. Fr. Ubald and Immaculee are RwandanGenocide survivors who will give their testimony of healing andforgiveness. Kitty Cleveland is a beautiful vocalist who will leadus in song during Mass , give her testimony and the sing theChaplet! Registration deadline is 1/30. Cost is $30 for adultsover 21 yrs of age and $20 for young adults age 13-21. (If youwould like to order a box lunch an additional $10 is included inthe price) Registrations made after 1/30 will also have a late feeof $10. For more info call 908-725-1112 x124 or emailicnewevangelization@icsomerville.org

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