Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Church 600 Harris Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey, 08846

Parish Office: 732-356-2149 Rectory Emergency: 732-667-8034

Fax: 732-356-1302 www.olmv.net

SERVED BY Rev. David V. Skoblow, Ch.M., KGCHS, Administrator, dskoblow@olmv.net Rev. Louis A. Mattina, Parochial Vicar x 1008, lmattina@olmv.net Rev. Peter G. Suhaka, Weekend Assistant Deacon John R. Tietjen—jtietjen@olmv.net Deacon John Czekaj—jczekaj@olmv.net Deacon Tom Sommero—tsommero@olmv.net Deacon Edgar Chaves—echaves@olmv.net Dorothy Zmigrodski, Parish Catechetical Leader x 2011 dzmigrodski@olmv.net Alexandria Jones, Catechetical Assistant x 2010 ajones@olmv.net Gerard Chiusano, M.A., Director of Sacred Music x 1011 gchiusano@olmv.net Candace Sinclair, Parish Office Manager x 1001 csinclair@olmv.net Carol Valente, Financial Manager x 1003 cvalente@olmv.net Gabriella Rosales, Communications and Calendar Manager x 1002 grosales@olmv.net Ed Kura, Facilities Manager x 2009 ekura@olmv.net Donald Kornmeyer, Custodian x 2009 MARRIAGES: Couples are encouraged to contact the parish office to begin the Marriage Preparation Program. It is recommended that engaged couples begin this process a year in advance of the wedding. Please contact the parish office for additional information. INFANT BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month after the 11:30 am Mass (except during Lent). Families must be registered in the Parish and attend a Baptism Preparation Class. Please contact the parish office for additional information. VISITS TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND: Priests, Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Blessed Sacrament to members of the parish who are homebound. Please contact the parish office to have Holy Communion brought to those who can not attend Mass or to request the Sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick and Confession.

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. &

5:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil Mass)

Sundays: 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Misa en Español) 3:30 p.m. (Chinese Mass - 2nd Sunday of the month)

Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. (M, W, F);

12:00 noon (Tues, Th) Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, 7:00 a.m.

and 12:00 noon

ADORATION: 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the month 7:30 a.m.—12:00 noon

and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 7:00—8:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Sunday from 1:00 to 1:25 p.m. (in Spanish)

Parish Office hours: Monday-Friday (8:30 am-4:00 pm)

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2019

All are encouraged to visit and spend time in prayer and meditation in the church

and in our Meditation Garden.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND DEVOTIONS

MON. Sept. 9 St. Peter Claver, Priest 7:00 A.M. +Gary Squire r/o Barbara Lyons TUES. Sept. 10 Weekday 12:00 P. M. +Deceased members of the Golden Family r/o Marie & Jim Golden WED. Sept. 11 Weekday 7:00 A.M. +Anne Buratti r/o The Mason Family THURS. Sept. 12 Weekday 12:00 P.M. +Amelia Zuccarelli r/o Jennie Herner 7:00 P.M. Eucharistic Adoration FRI. Sept. 13 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 7:00 A.M. +Frank Artelli r/o Linda & Rich Miller SAT. Sept. 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00 A.M. +Laura Mae Frederick r/o Brother, Peter 5:00 P.M. +Joe & Rena DeScenza r/o Joe & Emily DeScenza SUN. Sept. 15 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. +Elinor Shepard r/o The McNulty Family 10:00 A.M. +Guillermo Torres r/o Elizabeth Torres & Family 11:30 A.M. +Deceased Members of the Amuso Family r/o Joseph Amuso 1:30 P. M. +Graciela Silva r/o Lily Salazar +Deceased *Living

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1-7 Sanctuary Candle Paul Gilroy Sr. r/o Patricia, Paul Jr. & Patrick Gilroy

In your charity, you are asked to pray for the repose of the soul of Maria Alonso de Marroquin.

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“Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33)

When we first hear this statement, it seems that Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can

we renounce all of our possessions? We need them to live. However, what we must renounce is the belief

that they belong to us. Everything that we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are

entrusted to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can help others. Once we renounce the idea

that we possess or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many gifts that God has given us.

Then we truly are His Disciples.

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING Aug. 31-Sept. 1………………………………………..$8,139.00 Major Renova ons……………………………....…$1,509.00 Summer Make-up Collec on……………….…..$1,747.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

A heartfelt “thank you” to our parishioners who

have been so faithful and generous during the summer months. May God continue to shine his blessings upon you. As you know, the work of

the church does not stop during vacation months, and our parish depends on everyone’s generosity to ensure that the Word of God can be effective

promulgated in and around our community.

Also thank you to all parishioners who contributed to “The Little Sisters of the Poor” the weekend of August 17-18. We collected $4,000

and the Sisters of the Poor expressed how thankful they are for your generosity.

Thank you, again, for your support of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Parish!!!

SECOND COLLECTION

Peter’s Pence Collection

The Peter’s Pence Collection will take place this weekend September 7-8.

OLMV HISPANIC MINISTRY INVITES YOU TO OUR

FIESTA LATINA!!!

COME JOIN US, BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE WE

LEARN ABOUT HISPANIC CULTURES, TRADITIONS AND TRADITIONAL FOOD

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

TIME: 2:00 – 8:00 PM (Mass at 2:00PM in the church)

PLACE: Behind the PARISH CENTER

There will be exhibition tables representing

the following countries:

Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Peru; among others ..

Free-will offering will be taken during the event.

For more information please call 732-356-2149 ext. 1002

OLMV B_r_[v_m_nt Ministry The OLMV bereavement group will be meeting for 8 consecutive weeks:

September 26 through November 14, 2019, every Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 at the Petra House

Please email Virginia at reillyging@gmail.com, to register. Registration forms available on the tables around the church. Completed forms can be dropped in the parish office.

Are you an adult thinking more deeply about God?

About faith? About things that last?

Are you an adult thinking about deepening your relationship with

Jesus by joining the Catholic Church?

Are you an adult who

has been baptized but has not celebrated First Communion?

or been Confirmed?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, please email Deacon Tom Sommero at tsommero@olmv.net

for more information. What does RCIA mean? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults prepares adults for entrance into the Catholic Church by the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Through this process, the Church helps seekers in their search for a deeper awareness, knowledge, and experience of God and what it means to be a Catholic in today’s world. (US Catholic Catechism for Adults, page 525)

RCIA INQUIRY EVENING:

September 24 at 7:00 PM IN PETRA HOUSE (Building next to the church)

OLMV 2019 Adult Formation

Program/Bible Study

Our FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM involves weekly home reading and reflection.

The Wednesday group sessions allow time for

sharing, discussion, and personal quiet prayer.

Sessions will begin on September 18 10 AM – Noon OR 7:00 – 9 PM Please register at Parish Office

by September 5, all are welcomed!

SEPTEMBER 11 CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE

The Middlesex Borough will hold it's Annual September 11 Candle-

light Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M. on Sep-tember 11, 2019 at the Victor Crowell Park off Route 28. The Middlesex Community is encouraged to join our Police, Fire, Emergency Services mem-bers at the September 11 Memorial Candlelight Ceremony. Father Louis A. Mattina will be saying prayers at the Memorial Service for all those who lost their lives on that dreadful day.

The Knights of Columbus will hold their next business meeting on Monday, Septem-ber 9th in the church hall at 7:30 pm. Anyone interested in

joining the organization should contact Kevin Mazza at 908-392-2711 for more information.

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY BAKE SALE

September 21—22

Communion Breakfast October 6, after the 8:00 AM Mass

All are welcome

Blessing of the Pets October 6, at 1:00 PM (Petra House parking lot)

IN PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO SERVE Capt Kevin Boyajian —Lakenheath RAFB, England Capt Stanley Benarick, U.S. Army (Res.) —Fort Drum (NY) Col Gretchen Wiltse —Robins AFB, GA

Chaplain, Lt Col Stuart King — (Res.) US Southern Command, Miami, FL Chaplain, Maj Timothy J. Hirten — Osan AFB, Korea Chaplain, Maj Louis A. Mattina —(Res) Eielson AFB, Alaska A1C Kenneth W. Pine —Dover AFB, DE A1C Kristoffer Engel —Peterson AFB, CO LCpl. Jack F. Sweeney USM JTWC — OkinawaLCpl Sean P. Dowling —USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC Cpl Brian C. Robinson —USMC, Iraq Captain Hayes M. Cozza —USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA Lt. Santino E. Cozza —USAF, Little Rock, AFB, AR Ethan J. Krisfalusi - Seaman, Deployed Overseas Major Kevin Hoerburger - USMC (Res), New Orleans, LA Cpl Anthony Liguori, National Guard, Jordan Navy Capt. Douglas Graber, P.S.N.S.– Bremerton, Washington

OLMV Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATES September 14: Fiesta Latina September 15: Catechetical Sunday, 10:00 AM Mass September 17: Religion Education Program begins September 18: Bible Study (morning and evening sessions begin) September 21—22: ARS Bake Sale September 26: OLMV Bereavement Group October 6: ARS Communion Breakfast October 6: Blessing of Pets October 12: OLMV Oktoberfest October 14: OLMV Lazarus Ministry Coping with the Holidays, Guest Speaker, Jessie Flynn

Our Lady of Mount Virgin Religious Education Program

PLEASE VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AND

TALENT TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR PARISH.

We are in need of Religious Education Teachers, Aides and Substitutes for the 2019-2020 academic year. Please consider helping us by volunteering to teach our children their faith. Fill out the information below and return this form to the Parish or Religious Education office. The Religious Education Program is successful due to our volunteers. Below is a list of the positions needed at this time. Please mark which position (s) you are interested in (check all that apply): Tuesday Afternoon (4:00-5:10P.M.) ____ Grade 1 Catechist (2 needed) ____ Substitute Teacher or Aide Tuesday Afternoon (7:00-8:15P.M.) ____ Grade 6 Catechist ____ Grade 7 Catechist ____ Grade 7 Aide ____ Substitute Teacher or Aide ***PLEASE DO NOT VOLUNTEER IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT EVERY WEEK FROM SEPTEMBER – MAY. WE DO NOT HAVE SUBSTITUTES TO COVER IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO A REGULAR SCHEDULE. TEACHERS WILL ONCE AGAIN RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TUITION AND BOOKS. ADULT AIDES AND HALL MONITORS WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT FOR HALF—PRICED TUITION. STUDENT AIDES WILL RECEIVE SERVICE HOUR CREDITS. Each volunteer is required to have a background check, be fingerprinted at the volunteer’s expense, fill out a volunteer application, and attend a Pro-tecting God’s Children seminar. Thank you! Fr. David Skoblow, Administrator Dorothy Zmigrodski, Director of Religious Educa-tion (732) 356-2149 X2010

Boletín en Español Domingo 8 de Septiembre, 2019

XXIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Boletín en Español: Actividades y Anuncios • Confesiones: Domingos antes de la Misa a la 1:00 —1:25 pm, o llamando a la oficina parroquial para solicitar una cita para la confesión. • Si desean llevar a la Virgen a sus hogares, se pueden anotar en el libro que está en la par te de atrás de la Iglesia por la puerta hacia el parqueo, o llamando a la Oficina Parroquial.

• Misas: Todo par roquiano que desee pedir la Intención de la Misa para cualquier domingo deberá venir a la Oficina Parroquial durante horas de trabajo. De lunes a jueves entre 8:30 am—2:00 pm. Si usted habla Inglés puede venir durante el siguiente horario: De lunes a viernes entre 8:30—4:00 pm. Las Misas se pueden reservar personalmente únicamente. No podemos reservar Misas por teléfono. La donación por una Misa es $10.

• Café Social: Nuevos miembros que deseen ayudar durante el Café son bienvenidos. Para anotarse a ayudar hablar con Eduardo y Lady Miranda después de Misa. Durante el mes de SEPTIEMBRE no habrá Café Social.

• Clases de Inglés: No habrán clases de Inglés como segunda lengua en el mes de agosto. Las clases empezarán de nuevo el 4 de octubre.

• Ayuda a tu parroquia como Lector, Ministros Extraordinarios de la Santa Comunión, Monaguillos. Necesitamos tu colaboración!!

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento

La Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento son el 1er, 3er y 5to viernes de cada mes a las 7:30 AM hasta las

12:00 del mediodía, y el 2do y 4to jueves de cada mes de 7:00 PM hasta las 8:00 PM. Todos son bienvenidos a venir a pasar un rato a solas y en oración con Jesús.

RITO DE INICI@CIÓN CRISTI@N@ P@R@ LOS @DULTOS

Si usted ó alguién que usted conoce, le gustaría escuchar más acerca de Jesús y su iglesia, le invitamos a unirse a nosotros en una Sesión de Información del programa RICA. Si usted desea ser bautizado en la Iglesia Católica, o si ya está bautizado y desea recibir los otros sacramentos de iniciación, o viene a no-sotros de otra fe y desea ser plenamente iniciado como miembro de la Iglesia Católica, entonces le invitamos a unirse a RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos). RICA es el proceso que le llevará al Bautismo (por los no bautizados), Eucaristía y Confirmación. Caminemos juntos en un camino de fe. Para ma información comuniquese con la oficina parroquial (732-356-2149) ó con el Diácono Edgar Chaves: echaves@olmv.net

NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL MONTE VIRGEN TE INVITA A LA

FIESTA LATINA!!!

VEN Y COMPARTE Habrá Comida Típica/Música/ Trajes Típicos

CUANDO: SÁBADO 14 DE

SEPTIEMBRE HORA: 2:00 – 8:00 PM (Misa a las 2:00 PM) LUGAR: ESTACIONAMIENTO DEL CENTRO PARROQUIANO

Para más información llamar al

732-356-2149 ext. 1002

Si desean donar platos de comida típica de sus

países de origen lo pueden hacer llamando a la

oficina parroquial y dejarnos saber.