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Parish Community of Our Lady of Lourdes
390 County Road 523, P.O. Box 248, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Phone: 908.534.2319 Fax: 908.534.5670 Web: ollwhs.org
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Mission Statement:
The Catholic Community of OLL celebrates the presence of Christ, welcoming all with love and compassion. We
encourage all to learn and live the Gospel through worship, prayer and service, with respect for human dignity, as we
continue on our spiritual journey.
READINGS: RITUALSONG #986
Gathering Song ~ O Little Town of Bethlehem
Responsorial Psalm
Song at Preparation ~ Once in Royal David’s City ~ RitualSong #526
Communion Song ~ Silent Night/Night of Silence
Closing Song ~ Angels We Have Heard on High ~ RitualSong #504
1. Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child,
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Choir/Cantor
2. Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav’nly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
Choir/Cantor
3. Silent night, holy night, son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Choir/Cantor
Text: Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht;
Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; tr. John F. Young, 1820-1885
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OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY - 9 am to 4:30 pm;
FRIDAY - 9 am to 1 pm
SACRAMENTS
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
FAITH FORMATION
YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
Religious education classes are held from September through May, for students in the First through Fourth grades on Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:45 pm and for students in the Fi h
through Seventh grades on Monday and Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Twelve Con'rmation Prep sessions are required for Eighth graders who wish to receive the Sacrament.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
+e process where those “inquiring” about becoming a Roman Catholic are invited to journey with Church members in sharing their faith, while discerning God’s call to conversion. Please
contact the Parish O2ce for further information.
New members need to contact the Parish O2ce to register for an Evening of Welcome at which time the process of formally becoming a parishioner will be initiated. We receive many requests
for certi'cates of sponsorship for Baptism and Con'rmation. Certi&cates can only be given to registered members of the parish who actively practice their faith. Members are those who
regularly attend Mass and participate in and support the life of the Church.
BAPTISM
+e Rite of Baptism is celebrated on the 'rst Sunday of the month following the 11:00 am Mass and the third Sunday of the month at the 11:00 am liturgy, except during Lent. Parents must
attend an obligatory preparation session prior to the child’s birth. Arrangements for a Baptismal date are made at that session.
MATRIMONY
In accordance with Diocesan policy, couples wishing to be married at OLL must participate in a one-year preparation program, which includes FOCCUS, Pre-Cana, God’s Plan for a Faith-
Filled Marriage, and required paperwork. Please con'rm the date with the Church prior to making other plans. Marriages take place on Fridays and Saturdays—no Sunday weddings.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Contact the o2ce to arrange for this sacrament of healing.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
WEEKEND LITURGIES
Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am
WEEKDAY LITURGIES
8:30 am except Thursday at 12:00 pm
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Please refer to the Bulletin.
CLERGY
PASTOR
Very Rev. Leonard F. A. Rusay x 11, [email protected]
PASTORAL SUPPORT
Rev. Joseph Murphy and Rev. Greg Uhrig
DEACONS
Mr. Charles Paolino and Mr. Al Adolfo
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Spiritual Direction - Individual directed prayer life is offered by our
Priests and Pastoral Associate.
Charismatic Prayer Group - This prayer community meets Tuesdays at
7 pm in the Sacred Heart Chapel.
CHURCH
Daily 9 am to 5 pm
SACRED HEART CHAPEL
Monday to Thursday - 8 am to 4:30 pm; Friday 8 am to 1 pm
PENANCE
Saturday 4:15 to 5 pm and by appointment
VISITATION HOURS
PARISH STAFF
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Joline Frank x 12, [email protected]
PARISH CATECHETICAL LEADER
Liz Systo x 17, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF SACRAMENTS & SPIRITUALITY (tots through teens)
Nina Forestiere x 20, [email protected]
LITURGICAL MUSIC DIRECTOR
James Cole x 19, [email protected]
PASTORAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Doreen Budris-Kovacs x 13, [email protected]
PASTORAL FINANCE ASSISTANT
Christine DeLessio x 15, [email protected]
PASTORAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Bridget Hackman x 14, [email protected]
PASTORAL SECRETARY
Madeline Fisher x 21, [email protected]
YOUTH CATECHESIS SECRETARY
Margaret Sanguiliano x 18
MAINTENANCE
Colman Connolly
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A NOTE FROM FATHER LEN
THE HOLY
INNOCENTS
8:30 am Mass:
Stanley Gliniewicz
r/b
Michael & Dorothy
Bacha
Parish Office
open 9:00 am to 12:00pm.
5TH DAY WITHIN
THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY
OF THE LORD
8:30 am Mass:
Thomas DeMaio
r/b
Carol Briski
Parish Office
open 9:00 am to 12:00pm.
7:00 pm
Prayer Group,
Chapel
6TH DAY WITHIN
THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY
OF THE LORD
8:30 am Mass:
Dronett Family
r/b
Dargis Family
Parish Office
open 9:00 am to
12:00pm.
7TH DAY WITHIN
THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY
OF THE LORD
8:30 am Mass:
Andrew Shumack, Sr.
r/b
Anne Parsons
Parish Office
open 9:00 am to
12:00pm.
5:30 pm Mass:
Daniel Bonavita
r/b
Laura Connolly
THE OCTAVE DAY
OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
10:00 am Mass:
Helen Gora
r/b
Frances & Walt
Schieck
Parish Office
closed.
SAINTS BASILTHE
GREAT & GREGORY
NAZUANZEN
8:30 am Mass:
Kathy Kostecki
r/b
Carol Briski
5:30 pm Mass:
People of the Parish
THE EPIPHANY OF
THE LORD
8:00 am Mass:
Deceased
Members of the
Rosary Altar
Society
9:30 am Mass:
Irma M. Rozmann
r/b
Renee Pierson
11:00 am Mass:
Antoinette
Hamilton
r/b
Cookie & Clarence
Hackman
Noah’s Ark
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
As 2015 comes to a swift end, it is important to take time, over these next few days, to reflect on how, in this
year, you lived your faith. A few questions to ask yourself are: How important is your faith in your daily
life? Have you taken time to perform spiritual and corporal works of mercy? Are you aware what spiritual and
corporal works of mercy are? Finally, if God were to call you to be with him this day, would you feel ready to
join Him or would you need “a few more minutes to get your house in order”? This process is important before
we celebrate the coming year so that we can look forward to a brighter tomorrow filled with the peace, love and
the mercy of our God. Do not let this valuable opportunity pass you by. On behalf of the clergy and parish staff,
I wish you a happy, healthy and merciful 2016.
ECCLESIASTES 3:
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
“a time to be born:”
Pray for the newly born and pregnant mothers of our parish.
“a time to weep, mourn and die:”
Carol Masek
“a time of war and a time of peace:”
Please pray for our men and women who are serving our country all over the world.
“a time to heal:”
We pray for the sick of our parish.
January
2016
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Monday: 1 John 1:5--2:2/Psalm 124:2-5, 7-8/Matthew 2:13-18; Tuesday: 1 John 2:3-11/Psalm 96:1-3, 5-6/Luke 2:22-35; Wednesday: 1 John 2:12-17/Psalm 96:7-10/Luke 2:36-40; Thursday: 1 John 2:18-21/Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13/John 1:1-18; Friday: Numbers 6:22-27/Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Galatians 4:4-7/Luke 2:16-21; Saturday: 1 John 2:22-28/John 1:19-28
NEXT SUNDAY:
Isaiah 60:1-6/Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6/Matthew 2:1-12
FORMATION
ADULT FAITH FORMATION WITH JOLINE
CLASS WILL RESUME IN JANUARY. WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE UPCOMING PROGRAM!
FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE EVENT BELOW,
VISIT OLLWHS.ORG AND CLICK ON YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS LOCATED UNDER YOUTH ON THE MENU.
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENT
Pottery Lesson –LAST CALL - Tuesday, December 29 - Grades 3 to 5 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm; Grades 6 to 8 from
1:00 to 3:00pm. See the parish website under Youth Events for more details, the link to Sign Up Genius to register, and the Permission Form.
SACRAMENTS
Confirmation Prep Class Session 6 – Relationships – January 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
STEWARD OF THE MONTH
Marion McCarthy is a long-standing member of our Music
Ministry. She has been singing in the Adult Choir since it was
formed in 1987, longer than any other member. In addition,
Marion is our choral librarian. We have a large choral library
with over 600 titles for Adult, Youth and Children’s Choirs.
Marion catalogs all new music, prepares the box for each title,
and distributes and collects music for each chorister. The
ministry could not function without this essential component,
which Marion always does cheerfully, brightening the lives of
everyone she meets. We thank her for her many years of
service to our parish.
ADMINISTRATION
NOVEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
In gratitude for the gifts we have received from God, parishioners and visitors made a joyful return to the Lord …
DATE CONTRIBUTIONS RECIPIENT TITHE
11/1/2015 $12,463.05 Sports Legacy Institute $623.00 11/8/2015 $11,414.31 Operation Jersey Cares $571.00
11/15/2015 $10,914.53 Starfish $547.00 11/22/2015 $10,898.75 Association for the Multiple Impaired $545.00 11/29/2015 $12,733.50 Wreath’s Across America $637.00 On-Line $16,638.50 United Mitochondrial Foundation $832.00 Second Collection — Human Development $3,927.00 TOTAL $75,062.64 — $7,682.00
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COMMUNITY LIFE
WEEKLY TITHE 5% OF NEXT WEEK’S COLLECTION
WILL BE DONATED TO WHITEHOUSE FIRE COMPANY.
MANY THANKS
TO THIS WEEK’S ADVERTISER: HUNTERDON DENTAL ESTHETICS
TABERNACLE LAMPS
BURN IN HONOR OF:
ROBERT MARTIN SARAH COYNE
GIANPAULO GALLUZZI
SACRED HEART LAMP BURNS IN HONOR OF:
CLAIRE BODEK
THE ROSARIAN GIFT SHOP
The gift shop will be open, Sunday, January 17 and Sunday, February 21 ONLY during the winter months. Special orders may still be placed by calling Ruth Stieh at 534-4039 or email [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3RD ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 AT 7:00 PM
Knights of Columbus Council 6930 will host their third annual Comedy Night Saturday, January 16, at 7:00 pm in Community Hall. The Comedy Show will feature professional comedians that have been seen on HBO, Showtime, Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show and Comic View. This outstanding event benefits local charities supported by Knights of Columbus. Tickets are $40 per person and include dinner and beverages. We look forward to a night of laughs, good food, and friends. As always, thank you for your support! For information, please contact Roman Hnidj at 256-9760/[email protected] or Tom DiQuollo at 217-4330/[email protected].
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS The Rosary Altar Society and the Knights of Columbus are pleased to offer post high school scholarships to active members of our parish, who will be registered as full-time students for the fall 2016 semester. Potential candidates should visit the Resources section of the OLL website (www.ollwhs.org) to download the requirements and application forms for each scholarship. Eligible candidates may apply for both organizational scholarships. All applications must be completed by Sunday, April 17, 2016 for consideration. The scholarship recipients will be announced at the conclusion of the 11:00 am mass on May 22, 2016. For additional information on the Rosary Altar Society scholarship, contact Mary Thalacker (963-8143 or [email protected]), and for the Knights of Columbus scholarship, contact Kevin McHale (610-417-7681 or [email protected]).
2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL ~ GRACE, MERCY & PEACE The Office of Family Life empowers families to accept and embrace Catholic values by courageously modeling those values for society by the joyful acceptance of cultural diversity, the compassionate outpouring of love for those who are hurting or in need and for the ongoing affirmation of the dignity of all human life.
Pope Francis said in an address from 2013, "Mary, whose 'yes' opened the door for God to undo the knot of the ancient disobedience, is the Mother who patiently and lovingly brings us to God, so that he can untangle the knots of our soul by his fatherly mercy." What would this Jubilee Year of Mercy look like without Mary saying yes to God's plan for her? Would we even have such a year? Mary is the Mother who lovingly brings us to God, the one who turns human yesses into miracles. Mary not only gave birth to the Son of God, she gave birth to our hope that by our own affirmative reply to God's calling in our life, that God will comfort and care for us as his own. Our Lady is then not only the Mother of God, but the Mother of Mercy, for without her, the pathway of mercy and grace does not break into our world. We then must demonstrate our gratefulness for her answer to God by becoming vessels of God's mercy for others. Just as he turned her yes into the Incarnation, God can turn our yes into a way for others to encounter Jesus Christ. God can untangle knots in others through our generosity and compassion. He can shower mercy upon a world in such desperate need of it through our actions and gestures of love. This is what it means to be a mature disciple and to live a stewardship way of life. Mary is the Mother of God, but she is our Mother as well. What better way to give thanks to the woman who made this possible with her gesture of love than by offering that same love to the world? Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS, © Liturgical Publications
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