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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
This week we find Jesus passing through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem. While He is walking the streets, He hears a man shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” The voice doesn’t actually say what he is looking for, only for Christ to help him. Even though Jesus’ disciples try and stifle the blind beggar, he is persistent when asking for help, not letting the crowd quiet him. Jesus askes that the man be brought to him and as we find out, the man is cured of his blindness, as Jesus says, “your faith has saved you”. He doesn’t say, “I have saved you.” It is the man’s faith that received that healing.
Now he too becomes a disciple and follows Jesus. Bartimaeus isn’t asked or told to follow Jesus like in other scripture stories. Jesus says “Go”. Is that the same as “come, follow Me”? Maybe Bartimaeus is so grateful for his sight that he wants to follow Christ. Or perhaps Bartimaeus’ faith has been restored or proven.
What about those that rebuke him. Why is that? Why don’t they want Jesus to help him? Protection of the Messiah, jealousy, embarrassment?
For me, this scripture compels me to think about trust and faith and confidence. There’s the one who needs help, the one with compassion and grace to help and the ones who are not willing to help. There are always those who will try and quiet us. But with persistence and confidence when we ask God for help, we can be sure our prayers will be heard and trust that God wants to help us.
Coordinator of Religious Education
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.
THE
DONATION
FOR MASS
INTENTIONS
IS $15.00
FRIDAY
MEMORIAL
MASS
INTENTIONS
ARE
OFFERED
FOR A
FULL MONTH
Mass Intentions for October 31 thru November 4, 2018
Intention for: Requested by:
Wednesday (10/31) 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish
Thursday (11/1)
ALL SAINTS Holy Day of Obligation
8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Scott Gelok Frank Migliaccio Our Men & Women in the Armed Forces
A Friend A Friend
Friday (11/2) 8:00 a.m. Memorial Mass*
Saturday (11/3) 5:00 p.m. Paul Caratello Mary & Ted Cosgrove Alvin Weinberg
Janoski Family Mary & Harold Brophy Dorry Pavlak
Sunday (11/4) 8:00 a.m. Anna Galus Richard “Chuck” Graniere Bernice Vena
Jurkowski Family
Dorothy Birkner Her Family
10:00 a.m. James Carlon (5th anniv.) Victor Trentacost Bruno Panicucci
Carlon Family Sandy Goldfarb A Friend
12:00 p.m. Jeanne Griffin Lucille & Frank Marshall Rosemarie Trentacost Victor Trentacost
The Amity Sisters Frank & Kathy Marshall Tom & Mary Anne Deregibus Parish Staff
*Friday Memorial Mass at 8:00 AM for October: Father Cassian Miles O.F.M., Father Vincent Grogan O.F.M., Father Tom Coletta, Msgr. John Ryan, 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.… Jamie Donnelly, Don Neuschaefer, Gary Marchese Jr., Baby Feeney, Sister Joanne Kokosinski, Donnie Stokem, Mark Meringer, Joan Fitzpatrick, A.T. Frerichs, Anne Looney, Barbara DeSantis, Barbara Lopez, David Meyer, Anthony Gillio, Catherine Gillio, Margaret M. Carroll, Elizabeth Mattaliano, Matthew Reino, Robert Lombardo, , Bertha Halik, Rose Tavano, Chloe Smith, Marcy Marter, Margaret Corley, Jeffrey Miller, Joe Lane, Barb Chamberline, Gregory Smith, Joseph Gioia, Mary Ann Dombrowski, Remy Koks, Harry Lane, Dave D’Arco, John Healey, Trish Bello, Norma & Michael Massood, Kenneth & Melissa Mayer, Susan Rush, Joan Springwaldt, Mary Anne Crowley
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for the month of October for the intentions of Madeleine & Fred De Martino at the request of Harriette Peters.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
REMEMBERING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
A “Special Mass of Remembrance” for the Feast of All Souls will be celebrated in church at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2nd
to remember our beloved family and friends who have passed on to eternal life.
“All are Welcome”
Votive candles to be distributed to families at this Mass were made by parishioner Jackie Seraphine from wax that remained
after candles were burned during OLC Masses & Services.
ADORATION TO THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday, November 2nd (first Friday of the month)
following the 8 a.m. Mass until 12 noon at the Ministry Center Chapel.
This is a wonderful opportunity to
spend some quiet time with the Lord!
Weekly Calendar
Monday Oct. 29
Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m.
Communion Service in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry in Boardroom
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct. 30
Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m.
Communion Service in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday Oct. 31
Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m.
Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.
Thursday Nov. 1
ALL SAINTS
DAY
Rosary in Church – 7:40 am
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Mass in Church 8:00 a.m., 12 noon & 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Parish Center Seminar Room
Friday Nov. 2 ALL SOULS
DAY
Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m.
Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.
Adoration to the Most Blessed Sacrament in MC Chapel until 12:00 Noon.
Mass of Remembrance in Church - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 1, 2018 All Saints Day
A Holy Day of Obligation Masses: 8 a.m., 12 noon & 7 p.m.
RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST AT HOME: If a family member or someone you know is recuperating from a hospital stay or is temporarily or permanently homebound and would like a visit and/or receive Holy Communion, we are willing to respond. Please let us know your situation by calling Harriette Peters at 973-839-8472.
For those of you who contribute to the Sunday offertory by check and do not use envelopes; we ask that you please write your parishioner number in the memo portion of your check. This would be a tremendous help to those who record contributions and we thank you for your cooperation.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: This is an electronic program that automatically deducts your offertory commitment from your checking account or credit card. Direct deposit can also be used to automatically deduct payments to our debt reduction fund as well as holy day offerings. Contact
our Business Manager, Elena Walsh at 973-839-3444 Ext. 115 or [email protected]. If you are currently participating in our Direct Deposit program, please remember to update your credit card information if your card has been changed or has expired. Contact our Business Manager, Elena Walsh at 973-839-3444 Ext. 115 or [email protected].
Financials
Collection October 21, 2018 Envelopes………………………………… $ 10,055.00 Loose Cash………………………………. 1,185.00 Direct Deposit*………………….…... 6,466.00 Total……………………….…………. $ 17,706.00 *1st and 15th of Month Only
Fiscal Year 7/1/18 - 6/30/19 Collections – Fiscal Year to Date... $ 233,960.00 Budget figures for the 2018-2019 fiscal year have not yet been finalized. When they are available we will resume publishing them.
Debt Reduction Collection
September 2018……………………. $ 1,034.00
Fiscal Year….…………………………. $ 4,033.00
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.
ALL SOUL’S ENVELOPES…
All Soul’s envelopes, commemorating the names of
your loved ones, will remain on the altar during the
month of November beginning with All Soul’s Day,
November 2.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
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Youth Group
1ST YEAR CONFIRMATION BEGINS! 1st Year Confirmation Session Sunday, October 28th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in church. If able, please donate winter hats, socks, or mittens for our local needy and/or chocolate Santa’s for Eva’s Kitchen and $3 to “Build a Home in Ecuador.” (SNOWDATE, if needed: 12/16/18).
SERVICE PROJECT-BUILDING HOME IN ECUADOR: Teens are needed to help after communion at whichever mass you attend on Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th by collecting donations for our Youth Group’s “Gimmick” campaign to raise awareness and funds to build a home in Ecuador for a poor family! Must RSVP TEXT Laura with mass choice for ½ hour service 201-264-6408!
OUR FAMILY IN ECUADOR: We are building a home in San Pablo, Ecuador for the Medina-Caicedo family. Fr. Desmond poses for photo with single Mom, Jessica and her 5 children: Alexis, George, Jessica, Danny and Maria ranging from ages 3 to 17 years old.
YOUTH MINISTRY WISH LIST: White and color 81/2 x 11 copier paper is needed to replenish our supplies. Your donation is much appreciated!
2ND YEAR CONFIRMATION SESSION: Sunday, November 4th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd year Confirmation session in church! If able, please donate winter hats, socks or mittens for our local needy and/or chocolate Santa’s for Eva’s Kitchen and $3 to “Build a Home in Ecuador.” (SNOWDATE, if needed: 12/16/18).
SERVICE - ALTAR SERVING: Jr. High and High School teens are invited to be trained as Altar Servers for Mass. The training is on Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Altar serving will count as service hours and can be used on college applications as an extracurricular activity too! Please contact Mrs. Palatucci at 973-831-6488 or [email protected].
SERVICE PROJECT – VETERAN’S BREAKFAST: Teens are needed for 2 hours on Saturday, November 10th time TBD to help set up for OLC’s Veteran’s Day breakfast that will be held in the gym the next morning. Also, teens are needed on Sunday, November 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to help serve food at OLC’s Veteran’s Day Breakfast in the gym. Must Contact: Mrs. Johnson at 973-628-8847 or [email protected].
SERVICE PROJECT – MUSICIANS NEEDED! We are looking for teenage musicians currently in band at school to play some patriotic music in honor of our veterans on Sunday, November 11th from 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Please ask your band director for some patriotic sheet music!! (Flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, snare drum). RSVP Laura!!
PEER MINISTRY MEETING: Wednesday, November 14th, 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. in the Youth Office at the Ministry Center.
Religious Education
THANK YOU CCD FAMILIES!! I delivered over 30 bags full of food to the Wayne Inter-Faith Food Pantry last week! The volunteers at the pantry were so grateful and appreciative for all the much-needed donations. Thank you for always answering the call to help!
NOVEMBER 4TH - 10:00 A.M. MASS: 2nd graders will be called up to the Altar. All 2nd graders are expected to be at this Mass. Please sign in.
EXCITING NEWS! Fr. Desmond Dalton from our sister parish in Ecuador, to which our CCD families have so graciously donated, will be visiting OLC the weekend of November 3rd & 4th! This is a great opportunity to meet Fr. Desmond and hear more about all the great work he and others are doing in San Pablo. He does not get a chance to visit often… you don’t want to miss this!
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
NOVEMBER CLASS SCHEDULE Sunday, Nov. 4th & 18th
Tuesday, Nov. 13th & 27th
“PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN” SESSION Monday, November 12th @ 6:30pm
This is a class for any adult to take if you plan on working with children at OLC. If you would like to be a Catechist, Aide, Sub or even just an occasional helper in the classroom or with the youth group, you need to take this class. It will probably not be offered again here at OLC until next spring. To sign up please visit virtus.org. Any questions, email [email protected]. Thank you.
Ministries/Activities
FOOD GIFT CARD COLLECTION
With the holidays fast approaching, we ask for your donation to help those less fortunate. From now until January, we will be collecting food gift cards to be used for parish families or anyone in the area who comes to us for assistance. Baskets will be at the entrances of the church. You can either purchase gift cards from your favorite supermarket or drop a check in the basket and we will purchase them. You can also bring them to the Parish Center at any time. PRAYER SHAWL: The next Prayer Shawl Ministry meetings will take place on Monday, October 29th. We will host two meetings that day. An afternoon session from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Boardroom and an evening session from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Boardroom. All are welcome to attend!!!!!
ECUADOR QUILT NEWS
Father Desmond Dalton, from our sister parish in San Pablo, Ecuador, will be visiting Our Lady of Consolation parish on the weekend of November 3rd & 4th. We invite everyone to stop by and say “Hello” to Father
Desmond after Mass on that weekend. We are very
grateful for your continued support. All donations for Ecuador are very much appreciated.
Altar Server training for new and current servers will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 7:00 pm in the Church, beginning with a pizza party in the Parish Center at 6:30 pm. One date only so please plan ahead. Fr. Michael requests that all altar servers attend so this training session is mandatory. It will be a refresher course for current servers. After the new servers are trained they will be put on the schedule. The schedule is usually a three-month period in which you may serve twice a month, based on your availability. You will be put with an experienced Altar Server (Trainer) to guide you until you are comfortable on the altar. One parent must attend……please!!!!!!!!!
Seniors Unlimited
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 1:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center
Game Day – Fun & Prizes Refreshments will be served
Community News
DE PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Register Online at www.depaulcatholic.org Questions? Call the Office of Admissions
973-694-3702 Ext 442
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL POCKETBOOK BINGO
Holy Spirit School will be hosting a POCKETBOOK BINGO on Friday, November 16, 2018. Tickets are $25 per person if purchased by November 3rd. Tickets purchased after November 3rd are $30.00. Price includes coffee, tea, dessert and 10 games. There will also be a tricky tray, 50/50’s and door prizes. This is a reserved seating event. Participants are welcome to bring food for their table. For tickets call Holy Spirit School at 973-835-5680 Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Evenings and weekends call/text 862-228-3430 or e-mail [email protected]. Only adults 21 and over may attend. All proceeds will benefit the children of Holy Spirit School.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.
