WEEKLY COLLECTION REPORT

March 2, 2014 March 3, 2013 Regular Collection $ 13,624.00 $13,695.00 Assessments $ 1,714.00 $ 1,682.00

Thank You for Your Generosity!

The First Sunday of Lent

OUR PARISH FAMILY

Please remember in your prayers the deceased members of our Parish family and all of the souls of the faithful departed, in particular Mildred Klecha, Sara and Matthew Loughlin, Catherine Schlottfeld and Robert Zezza. Remember also the homebound and infirm members of our Parish family and those included in our parish book of petitions.

MONDAY – March 10, 2014 6:45 AM † Lourdes Borja r/o Paul & Vivian Montalban & Family 8:15 AM † Marie Baumann-Koch r/o Shirley Lehman 7:00 PM † Joseph & Mary Walter r/o Family

TUESDAY – March 11, 2014 6:45 AM † Joan Strek r/o Children 8:15 AM † Rosemary Kurtz r/o Joe & Geri Kabara, Sr.

WEDNESDAY – March 12, 2014 6:45 AM † Joan Murphy r/o Maureen & Bill Morrissey 8:15 AM † MaryJane Eberle-Jones r/o George Przygoda

THURSDAY – March 13, 2014 6:45 AM † Martin Steiner r/o Wife 8:15 AM † William Henry r/o Daughter, Mary

FRIDAY – March 14, 2014 6:45 AM † Joseph Blaszka r/o Theresa Orlowicz 8:15 AM † John Garbowski r/o Walter & Connie Kawalec

SATURDAY– March 15, 2014 9:00 AM Mass Association 5:00 PM For Our Parishioners

SUNDAY– March 16, 2014 7:30 AM † Oreste Piscitelli r/o The Bender Family 9:00 AM † Julio Viera r/o Maria Viera 10:30 AM † Frank Collins r/o Michael Collins 12:00 PM † Audrey McCormack r/o Wayne & Carol

A Stewardship Thought … “It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship

and him alone shall you serve.” Matthew 4:10

Tempted between the riches and power of this world and service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from power and riches and put God at the center of our lives.

This Weekend’s Scripture

First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 This passage from Genesis narrates the creation of man, the temptation by the serpent, and the fall of Adam and Eve.

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19 Paul tells the Romans that Adam’s disobedience brought sin and death to the world, but Christ’s dying on the cross for us will bring us salvation and life.

Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 In preparation for His ministry, Jesus goes into the de-sert to fast and pray for 40 days. There He is tempted by the devil to give evidence of His miraculous powers, but Jesus resists the devil saying, “Away with you Sa-tan! You shall do homage to the Lord your God; Him alone shall you adore.” ©1998 Bon Venture Services, Inc.

Memorials for the Week of March 9—March 15

BREAD & WINE Gennaro Loiacono r/o wife, Maria

MARY’S ALTAR For the Safety of our Military Families

r/o The Lesinski Family

ST. JOSEPH’S ALTAR Glenn Maldonado r/o Daughter, Jane & Son David

David Prysak r/o Marian Petersen & Family

SANCTUARY CANDLE 50th Wedding Anniversary Blessings on

Robert F. & Helen Downey

MASS ASSOCIATION Arthur Jablonski r/o Theresa Strek

CRS Rice Bowl Reflection: Kenya

This week, CRS Rice Bowl in-vites us to enter into solidarity with the people of Kenya. We are encouraged to reflect on the

Catholic social teaching principle, Sacredness and Dig-nity of the Human Person, and reminded that our in-herent dignity comes from our creation as children of God and not from any of our own actions. Let us pray this week for our brothers and sisters in Kenya and all around the world, that we may respect and uphold the sacredness of life and dignity of all people.

'Repent and believe' Jesus tells us. What are we to repent? Our indifference, our hardness of heart. What are we to believe? Jesus thirsts even now, in your heart and in the poor -- He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you." ~ Mother Teresa

Our Lady of Victories School

Parents, Alumni, and all friends are invited to visit our website at www.olvnj.com

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS

Tuesday, March 11 Rel. Education 4:30 PM Rel. Education 7 PM Bible Study 7 PM

Wednesday, March 12 Rel. Education 4:30 PM Rel. Education 7 PM Respect Life 7 PM Athletic Assoc 7 PM

Friday, March 14 Bible Study 9 AM Stations of the Cross 7 PM Faith and Family 7 PM

Saturday, March 15 Confessions 11 AM

Check out our Parish Calendar online at www.olvsayrenj.com

OLV Religious Education --- Faith First

Family Name: ________________Date: __________

Student Name: _________________ Grade: ______

What liturgical season began this past Wednesday?

_________________________

Upcoming Children's/ Youth Events

Youth Mass Assistance

March 16 @ 9 AM– Rel Ed/ OLV School March 29 @ 5 PM– Youth Group

Faith & Family Night – St. Patrick’s “F-A-I-T-H Night”

The Religious Education Program is hosting its third and final “Faith & Family Night” for the 2013-2014 school year on Friday, March 14 from 6:00-9:00pm. Families are invited to gather together to play “F-A-I-T-H” Bingo.

The cost for the event is $30.00 per family (up to 5 people). There is a $5.00 fee for any additional tickets. The cost includes one large pizza for your family, drinks, and candy markers for our bingo games. Contact Miss Wojcik at the Religious Education Office to purchase your tickets. All are welcome!! Hope to see you there!

OLV School 125th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:00 PM Mass

6-10 PM Dinner, Msgr. Dalton Hall Tickets $40

For tickets or information, please call Joe at 732-432-4882 or email at olvalumni@yahoo.com

OLV School Spring Calendar Raffle

Total Amount of prizes $5,000

12 Weekly Drawings

Weekly Prizes range from $400 to $500

Each ticket will be entered in all drawings First drawing March 13th

Tickets now available in parish office and after masses

Catholic School Tuition Assistance Applications for 2014– 2015 Now available

Applications for financial aid through the Diocese of Metuchen Tuition Assistance Program for the 2014-2015 school year are now available at all diocesan elementary and secondary schools. Completed appli-cations must be mailed to Private School Aid Service, postmarked no later than Monday, March 31st.

To obtain an application form, please contact the Prin-cipal or main office of the school where the student is registering. A printable version of the form, both in English and Spanish, is also available on the diocesan website.

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday at 7 PM during the Lenten Season.

In preparation for the upcoming Canonizations, we will also include:

April 4 - Stations Composed by

Blessed John Paul II

April 11- Stations based on Reflections of Blessed John XXIII

Wine Tasting—March 29th

Ticket Sales begin March 15th.

$35 per person advance sale $40 per person at door

Designer Pocketbook Bingo

April 25th

OLV Senior Group Sands Trip

Sunday, March 23

The cost of each trip is $30.00. All participants will receive $20 in slot money and $5 food voucher. The bus will leave OLV lower parking lot at 1:30 PM and return approximately 9:30 pm.

For information or to book a seat please call Geri at (732)-257-4351.

OLV Senior Group Trip to Baltimore/Annapolis

The OLV Senior Group is planning a trip to Baltimore/Annapolis on May 13 – 15, 2014. The trip in-cludes bus transportation, 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, and 2 Din-ners, including Phillips Restaurant. There will also be a guided tour of Historic Baltimore and Harborplace. In Annapolis there will be a tour of Annapolis and the Naval Academy. There will also be a Annapolis Harbor Cruise. The group will also tour the National Aquarium and the Babe Ruth Museum. The cost of the trip is $390.00. Please contact Teri at 732-727-7639 to book the trip or for further information.

OLV Seniors Trip to Lake George

The OLV Seniors are sponsoring a trip to Lake George from June 16 – June 19. The cost of the trip is $475.00. Please contact Geri at 732-257-4351 to book the trip or for further information.

News from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Go to the poor, you will see God. - St. V. de Paul

We’d like to thank the entire OLV Parish family for your ever generous support and we wish you all a deeply spiritual Lenten season. It’s only through your gener-osity that we accomplish all that we do.

Food Pantry: All non-perishable food and toiletry items are gratefully accepted but at the moment we are especially low on peanut butter. We also need: coffee, pasta sauces, canned tuna & chicken, cereals and canned fruit. Donations can be left in the church lob-bies after any mass.

Some of our members also need donations of yarn & quilt batting to make lap robes & blankets for those who are ill or homebound.

Now through the end of April the diocesan SVdP Council is accepting monetary donations for needy children in Perth Amboy who need dresses, veils, suits for their First Communion. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Send to: Mayra Clifford, 5 Mereline Ave., Avenel, NJ 07001. Checks payable to: SVDP Society Metuchen. Memo: First Communion Project. We also gladly accept used Communion dresses, veils and suits.

We are here to help, to serve, and to bring God’s love to those who are poor and suffering. No work of charity is foreign to our soci-ety. If you or someone you know is truly in need please contact us through the parish office. (732) 257-0077

Lenten Adult Faith Enrichment Series Registration

Mondays: March 24, 31 and April 7@ 7:30 PM Name: __________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ ____ I would like to attend the sessions

____ I am unable to attend but would like to order materials for home study

Please check here if you would like to order a copy of the text for $7

(Please place in collection basket or return to the Parish Office)

2014 Lenten Adult Faith Enrichment Series “Sacraments and Social Mission”

Mondays: March 24, 31 and April 7 @ 7:30 PM

The sacraments the Church celebrates are signs of grace that make a deeper reality present to us. One reality we encounter through the sacraments is Christ's presence in the Church community, his body. This rec-ognition of Christ's presence in the community should lead to a stronger awareness of being sent on mission to engage in concrete, love-inspired action in the world. Join us as we reflect on this mystery this Lent.

Resources are available for download at: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/

sacraments/sacraments-and-social-mission.cfm

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