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Our Lady of Sorrows Church
136 Davis Avenue Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 998-4616 Fax: (201) 997-8659
Emergencies: (201) 275-3891 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.olskearny.org
OFFICE HOURS
Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9:00AM- 4:00PM Wednesday—9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday—Closed
PARISH STAFF Rev. John E. Wassell
Administrator Rev. Danny Santos Rodrigues
Parochial Vicar Rev. Patrick R.C. Wilhelm
In Residence Msgr. John J. Gilchrist
Weekend Assistant Deacon Leonard Mackesy
Deacon John Sarnas
Mrs. Lucille Muldoon Coordinator of Religious Education
Mrs. Gina Sgalia-Ball
Director of Music
Ms. Donna Calcado Office Manager/Local Safe Environment Coordinator [email protected]
Ms. Maureen Harris-Coyle Bulletin Editor / Secretary
[email protected] Mrs. Patty Martinez
Secretary [email protected]
Mrs. Linda Mackalonis
Parish Council Coordinator
Mr. Andrew Clappsy, Trustee Mrs. Jane Mackesy, Trustee
Social Services Helpline 1-800-CCS-7413
Archdiocesan Pregnancy Crisis Hotline
(201) 246-7379
December 18th, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Advent
SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST
Weekday Masses: Monday—Saturday 7:30 AM Saturday evening Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Holy Day Masses: 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00—4:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Third Sunday of the month after the 10:30 AM Mass. Parents must be
registered as parishioners. Arrangements for the Baptism should be made at least one month in advance.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please notify the rectory or priest in the event of a serious illness. Visits to the home-bound and those in hospitals are made by priests and Eucharistic
Minister.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements should be made one year in advance of the proposed marriage
according to the Common Policy of the Bishops of the Province of New Jersey. Either the Bride or Groom must be registered with Our Lady of
Sorrows Parish.
RELIGIOUS VOCATION Women and men who feel called to the Religious Life and men called to the
Holy Orders should contact the Vocation Office 973-497-4365 or speak with a Parish Priest.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (R.C.I.A.) Have you received the Sacrament of Confirmation, First Eucharist or First
Penance or Baptism? Are you interested in membership in the Catholic Church? If so, call the Rectory.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Welcome! Every Catholic should be registered in the Parish. Letters of testimony for Godparents and Sponsors cannot be given unless one is
registered. All parishioners should be active in parish life and be known to one of the Parish Priests. Stewardship (church support) is a serious
responsibility of every Catholic. We urge all parishioners to make regular use of their collection envelopes. When moving, notify the Parish office.
OUR LADY OF SORROWS MISSION STATEMENT We are Catholic Christians of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish who are conscious
of the plan of God for the salvation of all. We praise the Lord in our everyday lives by sharing our faith and talents with each other for the
continued growth of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Community. We wish to live the Beatitudes of Jesus and put them into practice in our daily lives as we
answer His call to evangelization.
December 18, 2016 - 4th Sunday of Advent “When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” MATTHEW 1:24 Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may led us. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.
Christmas Wafers The celebration of Christmas by American families is enriched spiritually when the time honored “Old Country” traditional customs are adopted. The father breaks the Christmas Wafer into pieces, which he shares with his wife and chil-dren as they sit around the table covered with a white cloth, under which there is straw, as a reminder of the Ho-ly Child’s Manger in Bethlehem. As the members share this “bread of peace and reconciliation” they wish one an-other happiness and joy for the Christmas Season and the New Year, mutually asking and receiving forgiveness for any hurts or offenses they may have been guilty of during the last twelve months. Wafers are available from the ush-ers or at the Rectory during office hours. Offering $5.00.
Christmas Spiritual Bouquets
All Masses on Christmas Day, including the Christmas Vigil Mass at 5:00 pm, will be offered for all individuals, living or deceased, whose names appear on the Spiritual Bouquet Mass
Cards. Christmas cards are available in the vestibule of the church and at the Rectory during office hours. Complete the front of the envelope and return it with your donation of $5 per individual. Place it in the collection basket or return it the Rectory. The greeting card and envelope are yours to present or keep. All intentions will be placed on the Altar during all Masses on Christmas.
Christmas Plant Memorials
Donations of $10 will be accepted toward the purchase of Christmas Plants in memory of a loved one or special intention. These plants will be placed on the Altars of the Church during the Christmas Season. Please fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket, mail, or drop it off at the Rectory.
Christmas Plant Memorials
Envelope No. _______________ Name of Donor: _____________________________ In Memory of: ______________________________ __________________________________________ Two Person Maximum per Request of $10.00
Christmas Choir Practice
This Monday evening at 7:15 pm will be the last practice before Christmas..
All are welcome.
A Worthy Spiritual Preparation For the Feast of Christmas
We don’t know why, but nowadays a falsehood continues to exist among some Catholics which claims that “There is no need to go to Confession any-more.” There is also another falsehood making the rounds these days stating that a Catholic may still receive Holy Communion after having committed a mortal (grave) sin without any need to go to confession first. These state-ments are absolutely false! Not only are these state-ments false, but the Catholic Church clearly teaches that anyone who knowingly receives Holy Communion in mortal sin has further committed a grave sin of sacrilege. In fact, the Catechism of the Catholic Church clearly teaches: “Christ instituted the Sacrament of Penance for all sinful members of His Church: above all, for those who, after Baptism, have fallen into grave sin...All mortal sins of which penitents, after a diligent self-examination, are conscious must be recounted by them in Confession...Anyone who is aware of having committed a mortal sin must not receive Holy Com-munion, even if he experiences deep contrition, without having received sacramental absolution…” You may also read about this in the Guidelines for the Reception of Communion, issued by the National Conference of Catho-lic Bishops on the back cover of our Missalette.
Thank You from Queen of Peace High School Alumni
Dear Our Lady of Sorrows, Special thanks for all your support with saving Queen of Peace High School. THANK YOU!!! It is truly a blessing to open our doors and continue teach-ing Catholic education in our community. Please keep us in your prayers. God Bless! Sincerely,
Noreen ‘78
Our Lady of Sorrows is looking for people interested in becoming Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers. The more people willing to participate, the less often each person would be called upon to serve. Please do not take the stance that someone else will volunteer—more often than not, that attitude produces zero results. Won’t you please consider volunteering now. Anyone interested should con-tact the office at 201-998-4616.
Christmas Church Decorating
Friday December 23rd at 6:00 PM.
All are welcome!!!
LECTOR/MINISTER SCHEDULE
December 24/25 5:00 PM J. Mackesy V. Lutkus 8:00 AM A. Martinez C. Kerr 10:30 AM C Danzi
ALTAR SERVERS
December 24/25
5:00 PM Nicole, Natasha, & Izabella 8:00 AM Kayla & Savannah 10:30 AM Kristen & Kayleen
For the week of December 18th 2016
Altar Bread & Wine….. People of the Parish / OLS
Sanctuary Lamp…… People of the Parish / OLS
Altar Candles....… . People of the Parish / OLS
The 1st collection for December 11th was $1251.00. The 2nd collection was $512.00.
As always, thank you for your generosity.
Pope Francis The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for 2016 For the Month of
December
• Universal: That we may be open to per -sonal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own.
• Evangelization: That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.
(Every Mass is offered for the faithful, liv-ing or dead. However, the following are specifically remembered this week.)
THE ROSARY WILL BE PRAYED 20 MINUTES BEFORE EACH WEEKEND MASS
SATURDAY, December 17 5:00 PM -Helder Esteves (15th Anniv) / Wife & Children SUNDAY, December 18 8:00 AM -Edward, Assunta & Anna Jackson / Maria Salas 10:30 AM -Eleanor Mernar / Tom Mernar MONDAY, December 19 7:30 AM -Harold Faulk / Elaine Faulk TUESDAY, December 20 7:30 AM -Josephine Nevedomsky & Joseph Nevins/ Mary Ann Farese WEDNESDAY, December 21 7:30 AM -Janette Faulk / Elaine Faulk THURSDAY, December 22 7:30 AM -Sandra Bubenas / Mr. & Mrs. Robert Williamson FRIDAY, December 23 7:30 AM -Cynthia Alzza / Charles Bubenas SATURDAY, December 24 7:30 AM -Fr. Michael Fuino / OLS
The Nativity of the Lord—Christmas
SATURDAY, December 24 5:00 PM -Spiritual Bouquets SUNDAY, December 25 8:00 AM -Spiritual Bouquets 10:30 AM -Spiritual Bouquets
Let us remember all our family members, loved ones, and fellow parishioners who have died; may God reward them for their
good deeds done in faith. Let us also pray for those who are sick at home or in the hospital, especially Carole Anderson, Christopher Jordan, Maria Soares, Maria Gomes, Terri Karras, Gary Davitt, Shawn Fottler, Jennie Fischer, Rose McCormick, Garcia Family, Ted Hirschi. May God grant them healing.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, December 18th
CCD Classes -2nd Collection—Maintenance & Repairs
SATURDAY, December 24th -Confessions 4:00 to 4:30 PM -No 2nd Collection
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