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Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding date.

Sacrament of Baptism The Parish Community celebrates Baptisms on all Sundays of the month at 12:00 pm. One preparation session is required for first time parents. Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the child’s birth.

Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of the Lord’s Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 5:00 pm. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests.

Sacrament of the Sick The Parish Community celebrates this Sacrament at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.

The Roman Catholic Church of

OUR LADY OF MERCY 9 0 WH I P P A N Y R O A D • WH I P P A N Y , N J 0 7 9 8 1

Served By Reverend Roberto Amador

Administrator olmchwhip@aol.com

Reverend Milton Camargo Parochial Vicar

frmilton@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Vincent LoBello, Deacon DeaconVinny@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Kamil Kiszka, Transitional Deacon

Reverend Francis Duffy Weekend Assistant

Lisa Dempsey, Pastoral Associate Lisa.Dempsey@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Lynda Asea, Parish Secretary olmchwhip@aol.com

Edwin Peterson, Trustee

Carmen Blandino, Parish Council President Ministries

Altar Linens Debbie Finn, 973-464-9035 olmAltarLinens@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Altar Servers Coordinator: Fr. Milton Camargo, 973-887-0050 frmilton@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Extraordinary Ministers Coordinators: Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 & Marilyn Kuehner, 973-386-1742 olmEM@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Health Ministry Coordinators: Marlene Peterson & Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 olmHealthMinistry@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Martha & Mary Ministry Patti Cobane, 973-386-1393 & Anne Roda-Farrell 973-884-2969 moserking@verizon.net

Ministers of the Word Coordinators: Rose Prisco, 973-884-2702 & Kim Gigantino, 973-463-0327 olmLectors@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Music Ministry Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 olmMusicMinistry@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator: Janet Dodge, 973-887-2583 janleedod@yahoo.com

Usher/Ministers Coordinator: John Guido, 973-769-2528 olmUshers@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Rectory & St. Mary’s

Cemetery Office 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from... 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday Phone 973-887-0050 Fax 973-887-0991 E-Mail olmchwhip@aol.com Web www.ourladyofmercyparish.com

The Lord’s Day Saturday Evening

5:30 pm Sunday Morning

7:30, 9:30 & 11:00 am Weekdays 9:00 am 12:05 pm

Saturday Morning 9:00 am (Novena)

Holy Day Eve 5:30 pm (Church)

Holy Days 6:30 am & 12:05 pm (Chapel)

Religious Formation 9 Parsippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

PreK-8th Grade Coordinator------------------------------Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 Assistant Coordinator -----------------------------------------Lynda Asea, 973-887-0050 Email: olmRF@ourladyofmercyparish.com

9th & 10th Grade H.S. Confirmation Program Coordinator-------------------------------- Deacon Vincent & Majella LoBello Email: olmConfirmation@ourladyofmercyparish.com

We Invite you to CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…

Sunday 04/01/18 Monday 04/02/18 Tuesday 04/03/18 Wednesday 04/04/18

Easter Sunday

Calendar Raffle

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APRIL 01, 2018EASTER SUNDAY

SATURDAY, March 31st- Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil8:00 P.M. People of the Parish

SUNDAY, April 1st- Easter Sunday7:30 A.M. Intention of the Priest9:30 A.M. Intention of the Priest

11:00 A.M. Intention of the Priest MONDAY, April 2nd -

9:00 A.M. Leo O’Grady (34th Ann)

TUESDAY, April 3rd - 9:00 A.M. People of the Parish

WEDNESDAY, April 4th - 9:00 A.M. People of the Parish

THURSDAY, April 5th- 9:00 A.M. Anna Payack

Theresa Smith

FRIDAY, April 6th -9:00 A.M. Marie A. Karr

Antonia Kalafut

SATURDAY, April 7th - 9:00 A.M. People of the Parish

SATURDAY, April 7th- Vigil Divine Mercy Sunday8:00 P.M. Assunta Less

Angelo BiunnoJoey Nesor (21st Ann)

SUNDAY, April 8th- Divine Mercy Sunday7:30 A.M. Deceased Members of the Guerin Family9:30 A.M. Evelyn Finn

Ann PetersGina Lagonigro

11:00 A.M. Assunta LessElla Monahan

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING

Palm Sunday $ 10,, 559. 00 Last Year Palm Sunday $ 10, 839. 00

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for April“Young People” - That young people may respond

generously to their vocations and seriously consider offeringthemselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALSWe are accepting donations for Easter flowersagain this year. The flowers will be used todecorate the Church and Chapel. If you wouldlike to give a donation for this purpose, either fillout the envelope in your Easter packet or fill outthe form below and return it with our donation

either in the collection basket or rectory by Apr 1st. Pleaseprint/type clearly. If you need additional room, pleaseattach this to a separate paper.

Donated by:________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________

In Memory of: _______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

THANK YOUThank you for participating in ourChapel Keyboard Fundraisers. Our first one was our “Pre-Valentine Babysitting Eve” and justthis weekend our Palm Cross Sale.We sold 70 crosses! So we are onour way to being able to purchase

a new keyboard. Please watch the bulletin for upcomingfundraisers to help us reach our goal. Thank you also, to thosewho have donated. It is so very much appreciated. Since ourChapel is used for the celebrations of weddings and funeralsit’s important to have an instrument that will be appropriate.Thank you again!

RECTORY OFFICE HOURSThe Rectory Office will be closed the Mondayafter Easter. The office will be reopen Tues-FriEaster Week 9AM - 3PM.. Thank you.

Thursday 04/05/18 Friday 04/06/18 Saturday 04/07/18 Sunday 04/08/18

Divine Mercy SundayCoffee And...Calendar RaffleReligious Formation

For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven

...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick

Giuseppa Casarrubea, Connor Davey, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Charles Realmonte, Raye,

Linda Ann Celeste, John Strumolo, Sr, Cara Coughlin, Emma Carothers, Joseph Mascia, James Giannetti,

Stella,Colton Ford Petronaci, John Lenox, Jimmy Hark,Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman, Susan Nicoll, Mike,

Audrey Sherry, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil, Ann Granziel, Paul Comerford, Justin T.,

Angel Lamontagne, Beverly Fresco, Neal Spickert-Fulton,Generoso Giesullo, Arlene Gentile, Anita & Armando Geroldi,

Christine McGarry, Theresa Pentz,, Ann-Marie Andre,Mackenzie Cunningham, John Cordova, Bob Flieger,

Jean Marie Petrino, Michael Rado, Elaine Gieger, Marie,Peter D’Alessio, Jessica Hermans, Anthony LaFerrara,Dolores Williams, Belarmino Viegas, Michael Albano,

Megan Fennie, John Yacat, Lucille PizzichielloPeter Manning, Mark Kearney and Cynthia Vogt

...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead

Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Fr. Kevin Hewitt

and Fr. Sean’s niece Mary Geraldine McHale

..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,

in our homeland, and in our Church

PRAYING THE ROSARYAll are invited to join us each morning at 8:35AM,before the 9AM Mass Monday-Saturday to pray theRosary together as one family. Please join us.

CRS RICE BOWIf you forgot to bring in your Rice Bowl, it’snot too late. They may be dropped off to theRectory this week. Thank you

RELIGIOUS SISTERS CONCERTThe Diocese of Paterson proudlypresents “Our Religious Sisters inConcert” on Sunday, April 8th at 3PM.The concert will be held at St. John theBaptist Cathedral in Paterson. (free

garage parking is available). All are welcome andencouraged to attend

.LITURGY CORNERChrist is Risen! Alleluia! Overthese past weeks of Lent, we havetried to walk in simplicity and insacrifice with great anticipation of this

most beautiful season of our Church year. Easter timebrings us face to face with new life all around us. Wecelebrate with nature’s symbols; new born chicks,bunnies, eggs which we color, butterflies and thebeautiful unfolding of spring flowers and the greening ofthe earth. These things bring us to the clear realizationof God’s ever present goodness to us. All of us areabundantly nourished in God’s love when we approachthe Sacrament of the Eucharist during the EasterSeason, and indeed, week after week during the year! Easter is so special that the Church celebrates it, not justfor a day...but for 50 days, the longest of any of theseasons of the Church year! It is during these preciousweeks when the young children of our parish family,who are preparing for First Eucharist, will receive Jesusfor the first time. What a beautiful experience, not onlyfor those families, but for our entire parish family aswell! For each of us, Easter time calls us to renewal ofspirit so that we may more clearly hear the GOOD NEWSthat, in Christ, life has overcome death, light hastriumphed over darkness. CHRIST IS RISEN! ALLELUIA!

FAITH AT HOMEAfter the fasting of Lent, and the EasterFast from Thursday night until the Vigil, theEaster foods have a special place. Thefollowing blessing prayer may be used as

grace for your Easter dinner: “Let us pray. God ofglory, the eyes of all turn to you, as we celebrateChrist’s victory over sin and death. Bless us and thisfood of our first Easter meal. May we who gather atthis table, continue to celebrate the joy of Christ’sresurrection and be admitted finally to his heavenlybanquet. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. May you and your family have a most blessed andholy Easter season!

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM5/7 11AM & 2PM” First Eucharist Celebrations” 6/20OLM’s “13th Annual Golf Outing” at Farmstead CountryClub, Lafayette $100pp

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS4/11 “A Taste of Spring” Birchwood Manor, 4/18-20th“Spring Clothing Drive”, both by Employment Horizons

RELIGIOUS FORMATIONRF Sessions will resume Sun 4/8 & Tues 4/10.Please feel free to contact us at the emails

below for any question or for more info: K-8th olmRF@ourladyofmercyparish.com 9th & 10th olmConfirmation@ourladyofmercyparish.com

As part of their preparation for First Eucharist, thefollowing children and their families will present the gifts atthe following liturgies this weekend

11:00 Sam Rusin

JUNIORS HELPING SENIORSVisiting Nurse Association of NorthernNew Jersey’s Juniors Helping Seniorsprogram provides high schoolstudents with a flexible, rewarding

volunteer opportunity and senior citizens with a break fromthe social isolation that often comes from living alone orbeing homebound. Volunteers are matched with seniorcitizens in Morris County who could benefit from a friendlyvisitor. Volunteers will visit on a regular basis andparticipate in activities such as playing board games, artsand crafts projects and reading. For more information,please contact Rachel Enderle, Volunteer Coordinator, at 973-451-4128 or renderle@vnannj.org.

OLM 201 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEOur Spring Calendar Raffle has begun! Winningtickets are drawn after the 9:30 AM Mass in the

foyer. You could be one of the lucky winners! Remember,there are still 59 chances to win, plus you can become amultiple winner too! Remember: YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Sunday John Ferramosca $100Monday Dennis Ashton $ 50Tuesday Mr. Gromick $ 50Wednesday Michael Thompson $ 50Thursday Robert Cobane $ 50Friday Richard Kraynak $ 50Saturday Eleanor Loia $ 50

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Feeling a nudge to grow closer to GodLooking for someone who can accompanyyou on your spiritual journey? Majella LoBello(Deacon Vinny's wife) is going through theprocess of becoming a spiritual director and isoffering this service. If you have any

questions please contact her at 973-738-9542 or email mvlobello@gmail.com

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTMy name is Andrew Gigantino and I am currently aLife Scout working towards the rank of Eagle. Istarted as a cub scout and it was something I reallyenjoyed. Five years later I had achieved my Arrow ofLight, the highest award in cub scouting and crossedover to the Boy Scouts. I have been a life long

parishioner of OLM Church. I am a Minister of the Word at the5:30PM & 11AM Masses. I also help out with the Knights ofColumbus activities. One of the requirements for an Eagle Scout isto demonstrate leadership through a service project which benefitsthe community. For my service project, I will be beautifying thegroungs in front of the American Legion Post #155 in Whippany,NJ. They have a grass strip along the front of its property. Thereare old, decaying telephone poles alongside the grass which serveas car parking stops and mark the property line. I plan to removethe poles and instal a vinyl split rail fence in its place across thefront of the property. Mulch will be placed under the fence to helpwith grass cutting. The Legion would also like fifteen new carstops installed in front of the property where veterans meet andpublic events are held. I am asking for a tax-deductible donationso that I can purchase the vinyl split level fence, cement, mulch,car stops and miscellaneous supplies. With your support, bothyou and our troop can beautify the American Legion Post #155.Donations of any amount will be greatly appreciated. All tax-deductible donations should be made out in the form of checks to“BSA Troop 155". Please send your donations to: AndrewGigantino, 5 Knollwood Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981. Thank you foryour support and involvement, Andrew Gigantino, Troop155

OLM 13th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING OLM’s Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday,June 20, 2018 “ For Men and Women Golfers “ atthe Farmstead Golf & Country Club, Lafayette, NJ 8:00 AM, Shotgun start: Cost $ 100/pp and

includes Green fee/cart, Buffet and Prizes. Kindly make yourcheck payable to: Our Lady of Mercy Church. Checks can bemailed to: OLM Golf Committee c/o Peter B. Jovellanos15 Daniel Terr., Whippany NJ 07981. For more info or if you haveany questions please feel free to call 973-539-3921

WHIPPANY FIRE

COMPANY PANCAKEBREAKFAST

Sunday, April 8th from 8AM –11AM, all are invited to aFlapjack Fundraiser Breakfast

to support the Whippany Fire Company!! Tickets are Adults $8.00 |Children $5.00; It will be held at the Hanover TownshipCommunity Center. Enjoy a “short stack for a tall cause”!! Fortickets see any Whippany Fire Department member or emaildcowley@whippanyfire.com | Phone: 973-332-2630

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA & PORTUGAL

Visit Fatima and the Shrines of Portugal, scorted byMonsignor Francis Duffy October 10 - 17, 2018Although Fatima is the primary pilgrimage site during

this trip there are many other beautiful shrines that you will visit. See the Church of the Holy Miracle containing the oldest recordedEucharistic miracle, visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites - theBatalha Monastery of Alcobaca founded by Portugal's first king in1153 and the Monesteiro dos Jeronimos, the breathtaking site of aHieronymite monastery and admire the beautiful Church of St.Anthony of Lisbon, also known as St. Anthony of Padua. Cost is$2829.00 pp, double occupancy. A deposit is due by 4/15 for $600pp. For more info please contact Long’s Travel 973-538-1700

My dear Friends,

Christ is risen from the dead! We are called to share this wonderful news about our risen Lord withthe whole human family and especially with those who are living homeless, under oppression,violence, injustice, illness, depression or other kinds of human suffering. We pray that the power ofthe Resurrection may prevail in the midst of all human agonies and that the light which shines fromthe Empty Tomb may inspire endurance, perseverance and hope. We pray that victory will come toall of us who believe in Him. We need the fullness of life which comes from the Mystery of theResurrection to take over our hearts and our entire lives. When our Savior died on Good Friday itseemed to his disciples as if their world had come to an end. However, the raising of Jesus from thedead by the power of God the Father on Easter morning was the fulfilment of God’s promise and theassurance that transformation by the grace of God is always possible. The Resurrection talks aboutlife, about joy, about endless hope, about victory and above all about love. Our Good Lord the Fatherof Mercies will never leave us alone in the darkness of death without saving us by the light of HisEverlasting Life. The Easter Season reminds us that life is a gift from our loving God. It is a gift thatnever ends, a powerful gift that not even death can destroy.

It is a great joy to be able to share as a Parish Family this mystery of faith and love. By HisResurrection, the Lord tells us that everything we do as a Church makes sense. We meet everySunday for Mass and some of our people daily because we believe in the power of the Resurrection.We serve our community in many different ministries, we support our Parish and each other becausewe have faith in Him and have heard His voice calling us to the special mission of proclaiming theGospel which shouts loudly to the whole creation that Christ has risen from the dead and invites us to live with Him forever. We pray with faith and devotion because we want to be united with Him inthe fullness of His life. Yes, it makes sense to believe and to love the Risen Lord.

In the spirit of Easter I would like to thank every one of you for being part of OLM. Thank you for yoursupport every week. Thank you for your time and treasure whenever you volunteer to help here inour parish in so many ministries, from cleaning the Church to singing in the Choir or being aCatechist or an Eucharistic Minister or a Lector or washing the linens or being an Altar Server or anUsher. The list goes on and on…Thank you especially to our children from our ReligiousFormation Program and our teenagers from our Confirmation Program. You give life to ourcommunity and having you here is a foretaste of the Resurrection of the Lord. The happiness thatyou bring to all of us is a true song of everlasting life. Thank you all for believing that we togethercan accomplish the mission entrusted to all of us by the Lord.

To those who are homebound or ill at home or in a Health Care Facility we all wish that the power ofthe Resurrection of the Lord reaches your hearts also and fills your lives with the hope and joy thatonly the Lord can give. May the bright light of Easter illuminate each one of our hearts and lives. May the beauty and the splendor of His glory conquer sin, sadness, resentment and disappointmentwithin us. On behalf of Fr. Milton, Deacon Kamil, our Parish Staff and myself I wish you a wonderfuland Happy Easter.

Love and blessings,

Fr. Roberto

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