The Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament 787 Franklin Lake Road - Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417

PARISH CENTER FAX SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONVENT 201-891-4200 201-891-4243 201-891-4250 201-891-8390 201-891-1836

PARISH WEBSITE: www.mostblessedsacrament.ws SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.ambs.org

M ost Blessed Sacrament Parish is a welcoming community which comes together to implement Christ’s mission. We join to teach, to evangelize, to accept and to encourage ourselves and others in ongoing spiritual growth. Serving and supporting

those within and beyond our parish remains a major focus as we recognize that each of us is called to be a witness to God’s love in our world.

Parish Mission Statement

SERVED BY: MOST REV. JOHN W. FLESEY, Pastor REV. JOHN JOB, Parochial Vicar REV. JOSEPH O’BRIEN, O. CARM., Weekend Assistant THE SALESIANS OF DON BOSCO, Weekend Assistants SISTER ROSE MARIE KEAN, SSJ, Pastoral Associate THOMAS J. ALTONJY, Ed. D., Principal LAUREN LONGO, Ph.D., Office of the Bishop DAVID MAIULLO, Director of Music - Choirs/Organist VALERIE TORKELSON, Director of Music - Programming/Cantor ELAINE LERCH, Business Administrator DIANE TRIOLO, R.E. Coordinator, Grades 1 - 6 & Confirmation PAT WUENSCH, R.E. Coordinator, Grades 7 & 8 KRISTA M. PASTOR, Director of Religious Education, Grades 1-9 Local Safe Environment Coordinator

MASSES Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. & Noon (July & August: 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12 Noon) Holy Days: Consult Bulletin for Times Week Days : 6:45 & 9:15 a.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. First Fridays: 9:15 a.m. Mass of Exposition, Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day, with Benediction at 4:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Contact the Parish Center in advance to make arrangements for the date of instructions for parents.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Following the daily 6:45 a.m. Mass & the 9:15 a.m. Mass, 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and also by appointment. Communal services during Advent and Lent.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples contemplating marriage should contact the Parish Center one year before the desired date.

PASTORAL CARE FOR THE SICK Please notify the Parish Center when a family member is ill, whether in the hospital or at home. Holy Communion will be brought regularly by appointment to those confined to the home. The sick or chronically ill should receive the Sacrament of Anoint-ing. In an emergency, call the Parish Center at any time.

Stewards of God’s Gifts

Page Two August 20, 2017

This Week at MBS

Monday-Thursday, August 21-24 • Confirmation Camp 9:00 am-12:30

pm (AMBS) Wednesday, August 23 • Mary’s Call Prayer Group — 7:00 pm

(UCR)

Eucharistic Adoration at MBS “Come to Me….”

MBS has Adoration every Saturday from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm. Although we in-vite you to drop in whenever you can, we really need adorers to sign up and commit to a spe-cific hour each Saturday. If you can commit to a specific hour or even to a specific 30 minutes, call Rose Stone at 201-677-0761.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity to our

church!

August 12/13, 2017: $10,276 Nat’l Collection-India: $4,787 FaithDirect: $8,467

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE at Most Blessed Sacrament Our Schedule for the month

of AUGUST Saturday: 5:30 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 Noon

Bishop’s Homilies Many parishioners have expressed a desire to “rehear” Bishop Flesey’s homilies. We are delighted to announce that select homilies are avail-able through the medium of podcasting by clicking “Bishop’s Homilies” on o u r p a r i s h w e b s i t e :

www.mostblessedsacrament.ws. Now you can take Bishop’s words of wisdom with you wherever you go.

Lauren Longo Office of the Bishop

BEREAVEMENT SESSION If you have suffered the loss of a loved one during the last several years, you might like to join the Bereavement Group which meets on the third Thursday of the month. Our next session is Thursday, August 17, at 7:00 pm in the

Parish Center. ALL ARE WELCOME. For more information, please call Sister Rose Marie at 201-891-4200.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

Observe what is right, do what is just; for my

salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed. — Isaiah 56:1

Thank You!!!! Thank You!!!

With grateful hearts the children of the Oasis Summer Camp Program, would like to thank the parishioners of Most Blessed Sacrament.

Once again you helped us enjoy our outdoor experiences with your donations of sunscreen.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The Children and Staff of Oasis

Sr. Eleanor Pierre Former Principal of

AMBS from 1966-1973

On Your 100th Birthday!

August 20, 2017 Page Three

“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:11

“A time to be healed” Parish Sick: Kimberly Wexler, Jackie Kobes, Gina Marie Graziano Innocenti, Dominic Graziano, Lois Vitenson, Alex Lerch, Michael Maher, John Pullaro, David Stone, Kimberly Wexler, Richard Fellinger, Rose McConway, Mimoo Khodadi, Linda Brown Gearity, Florence Gorsky, Maryanne Harkins, Marian Jakubik, Bernadette Sephton, Jerome Gruber, Alice Peisch, Jeff Cotugno, Robert Cotugno, and Darren Was

“A time to mourn” Recently Deceased: Meg Kean (sister-in-law of Sr. Rose Marie Kean), Robert Radoslovich (father of Roberta Primerano) and all those who grieve them

“A time for peace” For national and world leaders and those in the armed services: especially Ronald Anzalone and Greg Mucks

Sunday August 20 8:00 am Antonia Bellapianta (Son, Michael) 10:00 am Parish Family 12:00 Noon Jay Shear (Family) Monday August 21 6:45 am Gene Tolomeo (Ray & Jean Gibello) 9:15 am Andrew Latincsics (Laura Peoples) Tuesday August 22 6:45 am Dr. Eugene Tolomeo (Wdowiak Family) 9:15 am Albert & Eileen Kowalski (Family) Wednesday August 23 6:45 am Bob Jackson (Family) 9:15 am Irene Ciesielski (Charles & Dorothea Bello) Thursday August 24 6:45 pm Concetta LePre (Anthony & Phyllis Pirone) 9:15 am Margaret O’Marra (Joe & Joan McAuliffe) Friday August 25 6:45 am John Milcetic (Family) 9:15 pm Special Intentions for Pat McKeon

(Patricia & Donna) Saturday August 26 9:00 am Tony Clay (John & Nina Landgraf) 5:30 pm Frank Thomas Pasquariello, Jr. (Diane Newman & JNerry Maietta) Sunday August 27 8:00 am Parish Family 10:00 am Dr. John Scarpa (Debra Martin) 12:00 Noon Frank Sparano (Family)

Join in praying the rosary after every weekday and Saturday morning Masses.

Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

Readings for the Week

PLEASE NOTE: The name of your loved one will remain on the sick list for 3 weeks unless we hear from the family. All those who are sick are prayed for at every Mass. Thank you.

Saturday, August 26 5:30 pm: Kerrigan Sunday, August 27 8:00 am: Murphy 10:00 am: R. Dragonetti 12:00 pm: Macaluso

The Wine Will Be Offered This Week for

In Honor of Bert & Joan Rottkamp ‘s 50th Wedding Anniversary

Requested by Ray & Jean Gibello

Page Four August 20, 2017

It’s not too late to schedule a private visit and tour of our wonderful

school! We are NOW enrolling for all of our grade levels for the 2017-2018 school year! SPACE IS LIMITED! Call to schedule an appointment

today…201.891.4250

Sacramental Linens Ministry Sunday, August 20 - Joy Sova Friday, August 25 - Midori Farrell Sunday, August 27 - Joan McAuliffe

Friday, September 1 - Karen Nunn

Please Mark Your Calendars If anyone would like to help in this ministry, please call Joan McAuliffe at 201-891-1712.

If you are unable to commit to six times a year, consider being a substitute.

AMBS is a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School!!!

Chair Exercises—Tuesday Mornings

from 10:00 - 11:00 am The donation is $10.00. Eve St. John is

the instructor.

RELIGIOUS ITEMS If you are in need of a gift of rosaries, cards or other religious items, please stop by the Religious Education Office in the Parish Center to see what is available. All proceeds benefit the Sisters of Saint Joseph retirement community.

COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP You may not realize that every donation counts.

God bless you for sharing your new or gently used items with us. All donations may be brought to the

shed in the back of the parking lot. The key is at the Parish Center. Every donation is a blessing to the

Sisters of Saint Joseph Retirement community. THANK YOU.

May God continue to bless our school!!!

Our school office summer hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm through the Labor Day weekend.

Please visit our website:

www.ambs.org

SENIOR MINISTRY

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a formation process for those seeking to become Catholic and for those Catholics wishing to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and

First Eucharist). The Most Blessed Sacrament RCIA begins a new formation year in October. Join with others who are interested in learning about Catholic Christianity as we explore who we are, what we believe, how we pray, and how we live our lives as a community of believers. If you are interested in learning more about RCIA at Most Blessed Sacrament, contact Father John Job at 201-891-4200 x 280.

RC

IA

Summer Prayer Creator of all, thank You for summer! Thank You for the warmth of the sun and the

increased daylight. Thank You for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation. Thank You for the increased time I have to be with

my friends and family, and for the more casual pace of the summer season. Draw me closer to You this summer. Teach me how I

can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing. Warm my soul with the

awareness of Your presence, and light my path with Your Word and Counsel. As I enjoy Your creation, create in me a pure heart and a

hunger and a thirst for You. Amen.

Home Study CCD The CCD Home Study Books for Grades 1-8 are now ready for pick

up in the Religious Education office located in the Parish Center. Please follow the directions included with your book. All chapters, along with the online chapter reviews, need to be completed no later than February 27, 2017. All books should be picked up no later than September 22, 2017.

CCD Registration Please check your inbox for the CCD Registration for the 2017-18 school year. All classes are filled on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis and many of the classes are now full. Please call the office before registering for a day and include a $40.00 late fee with your completed registration forms. Class spaces will not be held without a registration form and payment.

Page Five August 20, 2017

Confirmation Corner

Confirmation Candidates

The Summer Confirmation Program begins on Monday, August 21st and runs through

Thursday, August 24th from 9:00 am-12:30 pm in the AMBS School.

All classes are mandatory.

Junior High Notes THANK YOU! Thank you to all the volunteers who have so generously offered their time to help in the Junior High

Religious Education Program! Whether you are a teacher or aide, I couldn’t do it without you!

However, I still would like two more aides for the 7th grade classrooms; and I can also use substitutes for the classes, in the case someone cannot make it one afternoon. If you would be willing to be an aide, or put your name on the “Sub” list, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it! I like to be prepared!

Thank you all once again, and I look for-ward to our classes beginning in September!

Patricia Wuensch, Jr. High RE Coordinator

pwuensch@mbschurchnj.org 201-891-4200, ext. 290

Page Six March 26, 2017

100th Anniversary of the

Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, Immaculate Conception Church in Mahwah is leading a One Day Pilgrimage to the Blue Army shrine, the World Apostolate of Fat ima on September 13, 2017.

The cost is $22.00 per person. This covers the bus fare only,

does not include food and beverages. This is a first come first served basis only. Please call 201-327-1276 to reserve.

EWTN Is Everywhere! Besides TV, radio, and internet, the Eternal word Television Network (EWTN) is available as a mobile app. You may download the EWTN mobile app for FREE and carry EWTN with you for Live Streams (TV & Radio), TV and Radio shows on demand, prayers, devotionals, and Catholic news. The EWTN app is available for all smart phones, Kindle Fire tablets, Xbox 360 game systems, Roku and Google TV. For download instructions, please go to www.ewtn.com/mobile.

Save the Date for EWTN'S Free Family Celebration

EWTN’s Family Celebration is a FREE event you won’t want to miss! It will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 9 and 10. There will be talks by your favorite EWTN television and radio hosts, the Religious Catalogue Shop, Holy Mass, and an opportunity to be a part of a televised EWTN LIVE SHOW with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. For more information, please contact Maggie Sori at: 973–557–3963.

Page Six August 20, 2017

COOP EXAM:

Attention families of 8th grade students planning to attend Catholic high school in Fall 2018! The High School Placement Test (HSPT®) administered as part of the Cooperative Admissions Program for Catholic high schools will be given on Friday, November 10, 2017. Registration for this exam is online at www.njcoopexam.org beginning September 1st. For more information about the Cooperative Admissions Program go to www.catholicschoolsnj.org.

Additionally, the Catholic high schools are holding their annual HS Expo admission fairs. Parents and students can meet with representatives from many Catholic high schools from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on the following dates at these locations:

Tuesday., September. 26 at Visitation Academy, 222 Farview Avenue, Paramus, Wednesday, September. 27 at the Archdiocesan Center, 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark Thursday, September. 28 at Primary Prep/St. Aedan, 41 Tuers Avenue, Jersey City

For directions and more information, visit www.catholicschoolsnj.org or call 973-497-4260.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Don’t take a summer vacation from caring for your marriage. God wants to be part of

your marriage all summer long. Bring a breath of fresh air to your relationship. If you’d like

greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationship, you’ll like the difference a

Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can make! For more information contact Janet and Mike Turco 973 427-7016 or 609 335 - 6880

(njwwme@peoplepc.com) or go to: www.nnjwwme.org.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Available Position Position: Housekeeper/Food Service Worker Department: St. John Vianney Residence

General Description Performs combination of food service and cleaning duties to maintain a clean facility. Anyone interested in applying for this position should do so in writing.

Cover Sheet Church Name and Address Most Blessed Sacrament 787 Franklin Lake Road Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 Phone 201-891-4200 Contact Person Cheryl Hendricks or Krista M. Pastor Software Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version 2002 Service Pack 2 Number of Pages Sent 8 Pages. (7 pages + 1 insert.) Please call with any questions, thank you). Sunday Date of Publication August 20, 2017 Transmission Time Thursday, 12:00 pm THANK YOU.