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

Staff Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode, Pastor cell 973-945-4045 email pastor.olm@comcast.net Rev. Daniel Chajkowski, Parochial Vicar cell 908-455-2588 email frdanc@comcast.net Parish Bookkeeper – Joanne Solecki email olmjs@comcast.net Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email olmkims@comcast.net Youth Ministry – Caroline Gartley 908-876-5024 email youtholm@comcast.net Ministries Altar Servers, Tara Ligos. .................................. 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Jim Jones ....................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ......................... 813-1982 Church Trustees, Herb Mitschele, Paul Arabas, Al Leier Columbiettes, Nancy Lennon ............................ 852-9362 Eucharistic Ministers, Suzanne Gerencser ......... 813-2343 Evangelization Coordinator, 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 ........................................ 979-9470 Rosary Altar Society, Linda Richartz ............... 876-9601 Sacristans, Suzanne Gerencser/Linda Richartz . 876-4395 Ushers, Father Joe ............................................. 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head ................. 684-8399 Vocation Liaison, Father Joe ........................... 876-4395 Weddings, Kim Smith ....................................... 876-4395

Parish Office Hours Monday ~ Friday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM Labor Day ~ Memorial Day

Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Rev. Msgr. Brendan Madden, Senior Priest Assistant Rev. Msgr. Peter McHugh, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon E.B. “Pat” Van Orman 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 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 December 5, 2015 5:00PM Sharon Krayniak Paul Shernce James Pentland 7:00PM Jerusa Fonseca SUNDAY December 6, 2015 7:45AM Betty Joan Lynn Janet Stockton (Healing) 9:15AM Warren Rowland Marcie Luizzo 10:45AM John Gutowski Lucy Galgano 12:15PM Lillian Gorman Mary Moccia MONDAY December 7, 2015 9:30AM William Richartz Rose Maffei James Pentland (1st Ann) 7:30PM Peter Stanzione TUESDAY December 8, 2015 9:30AM Matthew Barther Cornelius & Gertrude Shea John Sheppard 7:30PM Peace WEDNESDAY December 9, 2015 9:30AM Frank Poulas THURSDAY December 10, 2015 9:30AM Margaret Termyna FRIDAY December 11, 2015 9:30AM Robert Staley (1st Ann) SATURDAY December 12, 2015 5:00PM Robert & Anna Servilio Ed Windt (7th Ann) Paul Shernce 7:00PM Glenn Lightner SUNDAY December 13, 2015 7:45AM John Gutowski Louis Gergenti 9:15AM Philip Gerencser Michael Kintner 10:45AM Roy, Elsie & Tommy Burdge 12:15PM Alex Tayco

Santuary Candle is in memory of Stanley Zujkowski

Flowers on the altar for December 5 & 6 are donated by The Krayniak & Pentland Families

November 21-22 $ 8,825.00 November 28-29 $ 7,515.15 Poor Box $ 3,052.85 Food Pantry $ 25.00 Catholic Home Mis. $ 2,567.00 Thanksgiving $ 1,042.00 Flowers $ 58.00 Total $23,085.00 Grocery Card sales for 2015 $79,025.00 ~ profit of $4,001.25 Faith Direct Donations in November $9,917.50 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!

In this season of Advent, we are continuously preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ's birth. Why not help our own parish prepare for the coming new year by signing up with Faith Direct? By supporting St. Mark the Evangelist through Faith Direct, both you and our parish can more easily project your future contributions. You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: NJ568, or by mailing a paper enrollment form available in the parish office. God Bless You! Fr. Joe

Mass Ministers SATURDAY, December 12 5:00PM Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopaatesky – Dn. Bob Lector: KellyAnn Tell Ministers: B. Anderson, K. & B. Hartman, B. Haskell, M. Parsons,

A. Pentland, N. & D. Ochwat Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 7:00PM Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky Lector: Barbara Froetscher Ministers: A. & P. Greszczak, A. Lane Servers: SERVERS NEEDED SUNDAY, December 13 7:45AM Rev. Daniel Chajkowski Lector: Chris Latran Ministers: A. & J. Leier, B. Leffingwell, W. Lublanecki, M. Miktus,

L. & S. Polakowski, M. & T. Sanders Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 9:15AM Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode Lector: Jack Ryan Ministers: A. Mackie, B. McKevitt, K. & R. Nelson, L. Richartz, J.

Ryan, J. White P. & C. Brand Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 10:45AM Rev. Msgr. Peter McHugh – Dn. Nick Lector: Kathy Jusko Ministers: S. Baetchel, H. VanOrman, B. & G. Grogan, J. & P.

Johnson, K. Jusko, V. Lombardo Servers: Jake Biondolillo, SERVERS NEEDED 12:15PM Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode Lector: Mary Kibler Ministers: M. Antonacci, D. Balcon, K. Doskotz, R. & P.

Hodgskin, M. Kibler, D. & K. Reagle, J. Scala Servers: Christopher Gieda, SERVERS NEEDED

MASSES AT ST. MARKS

SATURDAY, December 12 5:30PM Rev.Daniel Chajkowski – Dn. Jim SUNDAY, December 13 8:00AM Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Goode 9:30AM Rev. Daniel Chajkowski 11:00AM Rev. Daniel Chajkowski – Dn. Tom

ST. LUKE’S WEEKEND SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 7:45AM, 9:30AM & 11:15AM

December 6, 2015 ~ Second Sunday of Advent

THE YEAR OF MERCY December 8th is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Mary chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus was conceived without sin to be a highest honor of our race as she brought Jesus forth into the world. This is also our National Feast Day because when our country was declared no longer a mission territory it was put under the protection Mary of the Immaculate Conception by Pontifical designation and decree. This year the feast takes on another meaning for the Catholics of the world. December 8th was declared by Pope Francis as the day on which a Year of Mercy would begin. Pope Francis announced an extraordinary Year of jubilee, a Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church's "mission to be a witness of mercy." Pope Francis said, “No one can be excluded from God's mercy." In his official proclamation the first line reads, “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.” This is to the theme throughout this year as the church celebrates the mercy of God in various ways. The Year of Mercy will conclude on the Feast of Christ the King, November 20, 2016. In Rome last week the Pope opened the Jubilee doors at the church of St. John Lateran. These doors are opened by the Popes when a jubilee year begins as a sign of all are welcome to come to the church and experience the power of God. The rite of the opening of the Holy Door is intended to symbolically illustrate the idea that the Church’s faithful are offered an “extraordinary path” toward salvation during the time of jubilee. One of the novelties for the upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy is that for the first time Holy Doors will be designated in every diocese throughout the world. In our diocese there are two locations designated by Bishop Serratelli, the Shrine of Pope John Paul II in Holy Rosary Parish in Passaic and St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Morristown. These doors will be opened on December 13th and members of the diocese are invited to visit and pray during this Year of Mercy. Bishop Serratelli has written a Pastoral Letter on the Year of Mercy. It is available in the Beacon this coming week and also on the diocesan website www.patersondiocese.org As we begin this Year of Mercy I invite you to ponder what “Mercy” means to you. “The Lord is kind and Merciful.” --- Fr. Joe OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN WEBSITE… During the past week if you tried to log on to the parish website you probably encountered trouble. This was because for the past couple of months we have been working to revise our website in line with the wish of the diocese that each parish use a particular website company which will allow for much more information to be added. The past week was the transition. HOWEVER… at least for the present time the

website address has been changed. To log on to the new website please go to: www.ourladyofthemountainlongvalley.org we still have some updating to do and plan to add more information. THE PILLARS OF STEWARDSHIP… The first pillar of stewardship is Hospitality. It means having an attitude of welcome in the church community all people. Do you come to church with a smile letting others know we are a friendly and welcoming church? SERVING CHRIST IN OTHERS… Bishop’s Annual Appeal The Bishop’s Appeal Campaign is in need of your help? If you have not made a pledge, please make one For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2015appeal.org. ADORATION AND BENEDICTION… 2nd Monday each month at Our Lady of the Mountain Church 7-8 p.m. The theme this month will be the Year of Mercy. See you Monday, December 14th. SIGN UP TO LIGHT THE ADVENT WREATH… Families, individual, couples take you turn and help light the advent wreath before each of our masses on the weekends during advent…check to see what masses are still available. BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS… We will be offering a blessing for expectant/adopting parents at all masses on the weekend of Dec. 19 & 20 please invite members of your families and friends who might like this blessing. December 8 (Tuesday) --- will be a Holy Day of obligation…Immaculate Conception of Mary The Feast day of Immaculate Conception of Mary is our national feast day. In May 1846 the 22 bishops of the United States – yes only 22 --- met in Council in Baltimore and they asked the Pope to dedicate our country to Mary under the title of “The Immaculate Conception of Mary”. On July 2, 1847 Pope Pius IX granted the request and this day became our national feast day. Our national feast day also happens to fall within the same week as our Mexican Neighbors celebrate the Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. Let us come together and pray for our country on this day. We will have a vigil mass on Monday, December 7th at 7:30PM and we will have two masses on Tuesday, December 8th at 9:30 and 7:30PM

2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 6 …IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCRIPTURES. Down through history, God provided us with a roadmap. He foretold various signs and conditions through His prophets. These prophets spoke of things that mankind should watch for so that the Messiah would be recognized and believed. These signs or prophecies were given to us in the Old Testament written hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth. There are over 300 prophecies in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled through His life, death and resurrection. For example - A Messenger would prepare the way for the Messiah The Fulfillment Luke 3: 3-6 “He went throughout [the] whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’” About the prophesy – The Book of Isaiah, the longest book of the Bible, contains 66 chapters divided into three sections. Section 2, chapters 40-55 are known as the Book of Consolation and were written around 550 BC. Israel had endured a lengthy exile and the good news in Isaiah’s prophecy was is that it was near its end and God’s justice will triumph. The Lord’s coming will bring redemption and forgiveness of sins. The “Lord” for whom Isaiah is preparing the way, is God. The “Lord” for whom John is preparing the way, is Jesus. By placing the words of Isaiah on the lips of John the Baptist, Luke is teaching that Jesus is God. EVANGELIZATION… What does the word mean to you? Some images that might come to mind are priests in pulpits, revival tents, etc. Yet it is a common error to restrict the meaning of evangelization to preaching. Actually many people are evangelizing without knowing it: mom and dad teaching their children Gospel Values by embodying them in their daily lives; worker in a library being friendly to students and listening to their needs or an elected official seeking to work for better housing for the poor and many more. And you, how do you evangelize? AN INFORMATIONAL SERIES: to Help Understand and Care for Our Parents and Ourselves as They/We Age St. Luke Church, Long Valley December 6, 2015 12:15 to 1:30 PM Taking the Next Steps: Understanding Palliative Care, Hospice, and Preparing for the End of Life Guest Speakers: Marie Peppas, Hospice Nurse January 24,l 2016 12;15 TO 1:30 P.M. ---- LAST OF THE SERIES

EXPERIENCING GOD’S MERCY AFTER DIVORCE… Join us at Assumption Parish in Morristown on December 9 at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation on Experiencing God’s Mercy After Divorce. Hosted by Msgr. John E. Hart, the evening will include a talk about the changes in the annulment process and we will hear from Vince and Monica Frese of divorcedcatholic.com on how they experienced God’s abundant mercy through the difficult period of their individual divorces and afterward. The event is free, but we ask that you register at www.assumptionparish.org, or email assumption@assumptionparish.org, or call the parish office at 973-539-2141 to let us know you are coming. We look forward to seeing you there. VILLA WALSH CHRISTMAS CONCERT… Sun Dec 13 @ 3 p.m. $ 10. For information 973.538.3680 Villa Walsh 455 Western Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960

PICK UP CHRISTMAS WREATHS & GRAVE BLANKETS Today 10:30-1:30pm

Outside in the front of the Church. Please contact Caroline Gartley for information at

youtholm@comcast.net or (201)906-2400

GRADES K-10 K – 6th grade students – Classes for all sessions 5th grade – attends 9:15AM Mass next Sunday – December 13th - all sessions 7th Grade – Monday, December 7th – 6:00-7:15PM 8th Grade – Monday, December 14th – 6:00-7:15PM CP I – Monday – December 7th – 7:30-9:00PM CP II – Monday, December 14th – 7:30-9:00PM

The Children’s Choir The Children’s Choir will once again be singing at the Christmas Pageant on

December 20th @ 3:30PM and at the 4:00PM Mass on Christmas Eve. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to participate. Practice 4:15 – 5:00 Wednesdays in the church.

OLM “Giving Tree” RETURN OF GIFTS: Please attach the tag to your gift and place in the Christmas BOX in the gathering room. We would like to have all gifts returned by Sunday, December 13th. Thank you for sharing in the spirit of Christmas! If you have taken a Shop Rite gift tag off the tree you may purchase the cards on the weekend of December 12th & 13th.

OLM Food Pantry Our OLM food pantry is in need of the following items: Canned Fruit, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, paper plates, laundry detergent, household cleaners.

Schooley’s Mtn Fire Co. Breakfast with Santa Today from 8AM – 12PM Schooley’s Mountain Fire Department will be holding a Pancake Breakfast as part of their regular fundraising program. Cost: Children ages 4-10 $4.00, Senior Citizens $6.00, Adults $8.00. Bring the whole family to enjoy Breakfast with the Claus’!!

Long Valley Columbiettes Cookie Sale

The Long Valley Columbiettes will hold their annual cookie sale after all masses at Our Lady of the Mountain & St. Mark’s next weekend, December 12th & 13th. Many local organizations benefit from the proceeds of this fundraiser.

Christmas Flower Envelopes There are envelopes on the ushers table at all of the doors of the church if you would like to

remember a loved one with a flower donation. They will be listed in the bulletin after Christmas. Thank you

50+ Christmas Luncheon The buffet luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9th, 12pm at Shabo’s Italian Restaurant (next to New York Pizza) 57 Main St. Chester. For those who would like to participate, there will be a $15 gift exchange. We are asking all to respond no later than December 4th. Please call Marge Gibbons, 876-4343 or Mary Scarda 852 9089. Hope to see of you there for this special holiday luncheon.

Grocery Gift Cards Grocery Gift Card will be on sale December 12th & 13th. They are always available in the office during regular hours. Thank you so much for supporting of our Scholarship Program.

Knights of Columbus 4th Degree The Augustus J. Rampone Assembly Knights of Columbus are running a 50/50 Christmas Raffle. Tickets are on sale this weekend in the gathering room. The Augustus J. Rampone Assembly is comprised of Knights who have completed their Fourth Degree and are members of the Long Valley Council, which includes the 3 long Valley parishes. The drawing will be held this year on December 21st. Last year’s winner received $2,910. Proceeds from the raffle will allow the Knights to continue to provide assistance in the community, our parishes, Special Olympics, and our Veterans. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our

prayers: Arianna Anello, Vic Berzanski, Alex Birdsall, Barbara Blaine, Joseph Caruso, Tony Cassano, Robert Cheripka, Ed Chmielewski, Vito Dellibovi, Daniel DePaul, Natalia Lyn Dreeland, Jayden Feichter, Phyllis Ference, Pete Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Sylvia Granata, Peggy Hoffman, Laurel Jilek, Bill Lambert, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Jillian Martin, Anthony Mastropalo, Sean Nicolls, Charlie Noll, Tina Ochwat, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Arlene Parikh, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Art Quails, Victor Rodrigues, Nick Ruggiero, Heather Ryan, Anne Sacco, Jillian Sayre, Judy Schellenberg, Helen Schimps, Connor Scott, Connie Secaras, Paula Smith, Noah Stanzione, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Ellin & Frank Uhl, Deacon Pat VanOrman, Ronald Warner, Allen Watts, Adrienne Werner & Roula Zanetta. We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for 1 month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin.

Holiday Mail for Hero’s

Last Chance to sign a card for our military around the world! It is a card from Our OLM Family to those who are protecting us! Last year between OLM & St. Mark’s we sent 1,622 cards!! Thank you in advance for your kindness!

Christmas Pageant

Our annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 20th at 3:30PM in the church. We have a new script this year with more parts for the children of all ages. We will be holding

sign-ups during Religious Education classes on December 6th & 13th or by stopping by the office. Practices will be Saturday, December 12th & 19th at 10:00AM in the church. Any questions please feel free to call (908)876-4003 or (908)876-4395.

Long Valley Columbiettes Panera Fundraiser The Long Valley Columbiettes will be holding a fundraiser at Panera, Rt. 57 on Thursday, December 10th from 4-8PM. You can eat in or take out but everyone must have form. You can get a flyer by stopping the office, by emailing dolores.reagle@gmail.com or by seeing any Columbiette. .

Washington Township Letters to Santa – Beginning November 16th arrangements have been made with Santa to accept mail delivery to the North pole. Place the letter in the red drop box at the Recreation Dep. Office or mail to 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 Attn: Santa Claus Deadline is December 17th (no exceptions) For more information (980)876-5941 or visit www.wtmorris.org

Child Care Kind, Compassionate and reliable social worker – nanny with 7 years plus experience to provide child care in your home or mine. Experience includes children of all ages & caring for multiple children at once. Please contact the OLM office 908-876-4395. Thank you.

Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Fr. Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea will be holding a Christmas Concert at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, NJ. The concert is Sunday, December 13th at 3:00PM. Tickets are $40 adults, $25 for students up to 21 years old and available by calling 908-735-7319.

Blue Army Shrine A Mass of Appreciation will be celebrated on December 10th by our Shrine Chaplain, for all those who, via parish bulletins, have contributed to the spreading of the Message of Fatima.

Roxbury Arts Alliance Roxbury Arts Alliance is holding a performance of This Wonderful Life December 11th at 7:30PM. For tickets go to roxburyartsalliance.org

NJ Conservatory Presents Handel’s “Messiah” Sunday, December 20th at 4:00PM, the NJ Conservatory Symphonic Chorus accompanied by its Baroque Orchestra presents its 28th performance of Handel’s Messiah. It will be at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ Please call 973-402-2004.

6th Annual Christmas Market December 12-13 Admission is free at the Assumption Church, 91 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ. The market is bringing doctors & patients together in Sierra Leone, for healing and hope. There are a variety of vendors, some new this year, most of which have hand-crafted items as well as home-made goodies. All vendors contribute 50%-100% of their profit to Africa Surgery. For more information visit www.africasurgery.org

St. Paul Inside the Walls Sharing the Faith We Love: Lessons from Jesus the Evangelist Discover how Jesus shared the Good News along with Practical ideas for sharing the faith today. Madson, Monday, December 7th & Wednesday, December 9th 10-11AM Speaking of Faith: Where Faith Intersects Life Fr. Paul Manning will interview Joseph W. Spada, CFP, Senior Principal & member of the Board of Directors of Summit Financial Resources, Inc. about his encounter with & response to God and the integration of faith into work and life. Madison, Wednesday, December 9th from 7:30-9:00PM Visit www.insidethewalls.org for more information & to register.

Millitary Families Military families, are you getting ready to deploy? Is your family trying to reconnect after deployment? Marriage Encounter offers tools of communication that have kept military marriages strong and happy throughout the ups & downs of military service. Contact your local chaplain, or go to www.wwme.org for more information.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9 Baruch tells Jerusalem to rejoice because of God's plan to bring his exiled people back to Jerusalem. He emphasizes God's power and describes his plan to lower mountains and fill gorges to make their journey easier.

Second Reading: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Paul encourages the Philippians to love each other completely. He hopes that their love and understanding will continue to grow so that they are prepared for the return of Christ.

Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 Luke describes the work John the Baptist carried out to help people prepare for the birth of Jesus. Luke also discusses who was in power at the time, which helped historians to figure out the exact dates of certain events, including Jesus' birth.