Our Mission - WE, the people of Our Lady of Consolation Parish guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, pledge to continue the mission of Jesus Christ who announced the reign of God. We accept His challenge to proclaim the Good News of salvation that Jesus, the Christ, died for us, and in Him we have life to the fullest measure. We seek to live as He lived, in service to others, building a community of faith and hope, with God’s grace as our strength and the peace of Christ our heart’s desire. A Parishioner is - one who is registered and participates in the liturgical life of the parish and demonstrates their support, as reflected in the Parish Mission Statement, by completing and fulfilling an annual Stewardship Commitment of Time, Talent and Treasure.
A Message of Hope Dear Parishioners, This is the third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The liturgical year consists of two major seasons, Christmas (Advent and Christmas) and Easter (Lent and Easter), the remainder of the year is considered Ordinary Time. The first period of Ordinary Time begins the Sunday after the Epiphany and continues until Ash Wednesday. The second period of Ordinary Time begins the day after Pentecost Sunday and continues until the Saturday before the first Sunday of Advent. In today’s Gospel according to Mark, Jesus invites Simon and his brother Andrew and James and his brother John to abandoned their nets and follow Him, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” How often has Jesus invited us to follow Him by sharing our gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure and how have we responded? How do we see, and welcome, Jesus into our lives each day? Is He that casual acquaintance that we greet superficially or at all! Is He the one we call upon only in time of need or does He have a special place within our hearts, reserved for those we truly love? Jesus is welcomed into our lives, when we share His gifts to us with others. God has given each of us something to do in our lives that no one else can do. It is His gift to us and our return gift to Him. May He give us the grace to find that special gift and respond to His call to follow Him. May this New Year be filled with Joy, Happiness and Good Health!
Director of Stewardship PARISH CENTER OFFICE: MAIN #: 973-839-3444 FAX # 973-839-9695 OPEN MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON FRIDAY. MINISTRY CENTER OFFICE: MAIN #: 973-839-2323 FAX #: 973-616-5379 OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Mass Intentions for January 24 thru January 28, 2018 Intention for:
Wed (1/24)
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish
Thursday (1/25)
8:00 a.m. Marie Martin
Friday (1/26)
8:00 a.m. Memorial Mass*
Saturday (1/27)
Sunday (1/28)
Requested by: THE DONATION
A Friend
INTENTIONS IS $15.00 FRIDAY
5:00 p.m. June Halpin Pat and Torrie Trentacost (1st Anniversary in Heaven) & Sons Marge Kramer Chickee Marchese 8:00 a.m. Elisabeth Hoeher
FOR MASS
MEMORIAL MASS INTENTIONS ARE OFFERED
Parsons Family
10:00 a.m. Mae Marie Ochner Marian Tenza
OLC Prayer Shawl Joe & Sharon Kelly
12:00 p.m. George & Veronica Kelly
The Family
FOR A FULL MONTH
*Friday Memorial Mass at 8:00 AM for January: Father Cassian Miles O.F.M., Father Tom Coletta, Father Vincent Grogan O.F.M., Edward & Margaret Earles * Friday Memorial Masses are said in memory of your loved one every Friday during the month you request. If you would like a Friday Memorial Mass for a particular month, please stop by the Parish Center. a time to be healed .… Bob Weir, Frank Sanclementi, Donnie Stokem, David Meyer, Anthony Gillio, Catherine Gillio, Margaret M. Carroll, Elizabeth Mattaliano, Matthew Reino, Joan Fitzpatrick, A.T. Frerichs, Robert Lombardo, Slater Schuler, Helen Nelson, Lena Hecht, Declan Hegarty, Ron Panicucci, Barbara DeSantis, Barbara Lopez, John Fata, John Healey, Kyra Lang, Leslie Crowley, Harry Lane, Linda DiMuro, Allyson Hughes, Frank Puccio, Michele Massey, Elena Lao, Mark Meringer, Bertha Halik, Rose Tavano, Chloe Smith, Marcy Marter, Margaret Corley, Jeffrey Miller, Anne Looney, Joe Lane If you would like the name/names of a loved one listed here please call the Parish Center at (973) 839-3444 X 122. Names will remain on the list for a period of 1 month and then will be removed. If you would like us to continue to pray for your loved one, you must call us back and we will add the name/names back in for an additional month. a time to die …. Frank Schumacher Jr., son of Frank & Jane For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
Weekly Calendar Monday
Rosary - Parish Chapel – 7:40 a.m.
Jan 22 Tuesday Jan 23
Rosary – Parish Chapel – 7:40 a.m.
Wednesday Jan 24
Rosary - Parish Chapel – 7:40 a.m.
Thursday Jan 25
Friday Jan. 26
RCIA Meeting Ministry Center - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Mass - Parish Chapel – 8:00 a.m. Cornerstone Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Ministry Center Rosary - Parish Chapel – 7:40 a.m.
Financials
Due to office closings for holidays and weather, collection statistics are not available this week.
Mass - Parish Chapel – 8:00 a.m.
Debt Reduction Collection December 2017…………………………
$
1,370.00
Bible Study Meeting – Seminar Room 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fiscal Year to Date ……………..……..
$
9,687.00
Novena - Parish Chapel – 7:30 a.m. Rosary - Parish Chapel – 7:40 a.m. Mass - Parish Chapel – 8:00 a.m. Peer Ministry Lock-In Retreat 4:30 – 11:00 p.m. - Ministry Center
YOUNG ADULTS OF WORKING AGE, LIVING AT HOME: Please register independently of your parents. This will enable us to assist at times of requests for sponsorship of Baptism, Confirmation or Matrimony. OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: If you do not receive your printed offertory envelopes, please contact Joe Donnelly, Director of Stewardship, at 973-839-3444 X 117. DIRECT DEPOSIT: This is an electronic program that automatically deducts your offertory commitment from your checking account or credit card. Contact our Business Manager, Elena Walsh at 973-839-6020 or
[email protected].
IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION: Did you know? Taxpayers over the age of 70 ½ can exclude from income up to $100,000 per person, per year, for Individual Retirement Account (IRA) distributions which are given directly to charities. This exclusion directly benefits both the taxpayer and Our Lady of Consolation. Is this something you should consider doing?
Memorials THE SANCTUARY LAMP DEDICATION The donation is $10.00 a week or $40.00 a month. EUCHARISTIC BREAD & WINE The donation is $25.00 a week or $100.00 a month. MEMORIAL CANDLE & PLAQUE FOR ST. JUDE OR THE BLESSED MOTHER The donation is $100.00 for one year. MEMORIAL GARDEN PLAQUE & PERPETUAL REMEMBRANCE A one-time donation is $250.00.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
Youth Group WHAT IS A PEER MINISTER?: OLC Teens trained as role models and leaders for our Youth Ministry Program; as team members for our Youth Retreats, planners and leaders of our Youth Group, and someone who contributes feedback and new ideas to our program. Becoming a Peer Minister will not be a time-consuming commitment; we meet once a month on a Wednesday night for an hour. Your role changes at our youth activities from participant to a leader. It's a great leadership activity to add to college resumes and scholarship applications! Must be in our Confirmation Program or already Confirmed. PEER MINISTRY LOCK-IN: Interested in becoming a Peer Minister? Already a Peer Minister? Attend our Peer Ministry Training “Lock-In Retreat” on Friday, January 26th 4:30-11:00 p.m. We’ll have dinner together, build confidence, learn communication skills, participate in group dynamics and leadership skills to become Peer Leaders. Complete Registration/Peer Ministry Applications. (Snow Date: 1/27/18) SERVICE PROJECT - HAND OUT TRAYS: Teens needed to hand out trays & recipes after whatever mass you attend on weekend of January 27th & 28th after communion for ½ hour of service. Parishioners make a meal to feed the hungry for the Fr. English Center in Paterson. Must RSVP Cheryl Call (NO Text!) 973-227-0561 or
[email protected]. 1st Year CONFIRMATION PROGRAM: 1st Year Confirmation Session; Sunday, January 28th 7:00 9:00 p.m. If able, please donate $3 for Hurricane Relief, Hershey Bars (multipack or Jumbo) Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Almond. YOUTH GROUP “MOVIE NIGHT”: STILL WAITING TO CONFIRM WITH THEATRE BUT: Our Youth Group is planning a Trip to Preakness Bow Tie Cinema to see “Paddington 2” Rated PG on Tuesday, January 30th Showtime TBD but aiming for 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. start time. $7 Super Tuesday admission ($5 bucket of popcorn.) Counts as Youth Group Activity! 6th - 12th graders and adults welcomed! HURRICANE RELIEF: OLC adopted “The Shrine of the True Cross” Church in Dickinson, Texas. They
suffered catastrophic losses after Hurricane Harvey. All of the church grounds and surrounding towns were submerged under 50 inches of water! With your generous donations, our Youth Group bought new Confirmation booklets to replace those destroyed so the program can go on in a building on loan to them. Our Youth Group hopes to pay for some rebuilding supplies in January. Thanks for your support! SERVICE PROJECT – “SOUP”ER BOWL: Teens are needed to help hold up the HUGE soup bowls collecting monetary donations for our local food pantry at the end of mass on Saturday, February 3rd or Sunday, February 4th. If interested in this ½ hour service project, please RSVP TEXT Laura with mass choice 201-264-6408. Parishioners are invited to put God’s love into action by giving $1.00 as you leave mass next weekend. Every dollar dropped in the Youth Group’s soup pots will help people in need. All money will be donated to the Wayne Interfaith Network. Thank you for your anticipated generosity! SERVICE PROJECT – COLLECT TRAYS: Help is needed collecting food trays from parishioners after 8 a.m. mass, and before & after 10 a.m. mass on Sunday, February 4th. Parishioners are helping to help feed the hungry through the Father English Center. MUST RSVP Cheryl
[email protected] or call (NO Text!) 973-227-0561.
Religious Education COMMUNION DRESSES/SUITS NEEDED: With Communion season approaching, I once again would like to make a request for your gently used dresses, shoes, veils, or suits to donate to Catholic Charites to be given to children who cannot afford a new outfit for their First Holy Communion day. If you are able to help with this effort, please drop off to Debbie in the Religious Ed department. Thank you for your kindness! 2ND GRADE PARENT MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31ST @ 7:00 P.M. We will discuss everything you need to know about your child’s First Holy Communion day. REMINDER NO CCD CLASSES Sunday, Jan. 28th & Tuesday, Jan 30th.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
Ministries/Activities
SAVE THE DATE
NEW WAYS TO GIVE!
TRICKY TRAY 2018 DATE: APRIL 18, 2018 BROWNSTONE HOUSE
ONLINE AND MOBILE GIVING WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE FOR OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION PARISH For your convenience, OLC will offer online and mobile giving options that help you to contribute when you don’t have cash or your checkbook, or when you’re traveling and can’t attend services. Online and mobile giving options empower selfservice giving and are faster and more convenient than having checks or cash processed manually. They also can provide a record of all of your contributions that can be accessed online anytime. LOOK FOR MORE INFO IN THE COMING WEEKS!
Women’s Cornerstone 2018 Time to Register Join us March 2nd – 3rd
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED… COME TO A TRICKY TRAY MEETING DATE: JANUARY 29, 2018 TIME: 6:30 P.M. LOCATION: MINISTRY CENTER Community News Immaculate Heart of Mary School welcomes Our Lady of Consolation families and their children to come and join the IHM School community. We are so grateful for the OLC children that are part of our school. It is such a wonderful blending of the two faith communities. Immaculate Heart of Mary School will hold an Open House for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th on Sunday, January 28th from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and all week during the school day. Come and see all we have to offer.
Come and renew your relationship with God, yourself and others. You will be inspired and spiritually uplifted. Registration forms are available at both exits of the church and at the parish center.
We are offering our dynamic pre-school program of Little Blessings at the same tuition rate as the current year for the upcoming year. We want all to be able to share in this wonderful opportunity. The faith-filled family atmosphere enables each child to reach their own potential and strive to exceed it in an environment conducive to learning. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a National Blue Ribbon School and Star School of the Diocese of Paterson. We are proud of our staff of New Jersey certified educators. Each classroom is equipped with a SMART board.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
BILLBOARD
This Lent we will be holding "Lenten Soup Night" to help support our sister parish,
St. Paul's in San Pablo, Ecuador. Lenten Soup Night is a six-week program that will take place every Wednesday during Lent. The Wednesdays of Lent have been selected as an extension of the usual Friday penance. We ask that your family share in a sacrificial meal of meatless soup, then donate the equivalent of what you would have spent on an evening meal. All donations collected go to San Pablo to help feed the undernourished people of their parish.
How you can help: 1. Be a “cook”. We need cooks to prepare six quarts of soup during the entire six weeks, or any single week. All you have to do is sign up at any mass; you will be given the recipe and containers to bring back your six quarts of soup on Wednesday before 3:00 pm to the Parish Center. (Exceptions can be arranged for your convenience). You supply the ingredients as your donation. 2. Be a "participant". We need families to share in our Wednesday Soup Nights and enjoy the soup. a. Order forms are available at all masses. You can sign up for all six weeks or one week at a time. b. On the Wednesdays that you signed up, you can pick up your soup at the Parish Center between 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and donate the money that you would usually spend on a meal with your family. c. Check donations can be made payable to "Ecuador Quilt". 3. For those not ordering soup…Be a "SPONSOR". You can help feed the children of San Pablo by making a donation. All checks should be made payable to "Ecuador Quilt" and may be dropped off at the Parish Center. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, contact MaryAnne Deregibus (973) 839-4011.
