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 25 th , 2016 The Nativity of the Lord Christmas Day 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.
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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 25th, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord
Christmas Day
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 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) “And the Word became flesh” JOHN 1:14 Jesus is God’s ultimate gift of love to us. The countless other blessings that God showers upon us are nothing compared to the gift of His only Son. The only appropriate way for us to respond to such generous love is with our own generous love. When we dedicate our lives to sharing all the gifts God has placed in our hands, the peace of Christ truly will control our hearts and we will know Christmas joy every day.
Please note: The rectory office will close at noon on Friday, December 23 and will also be closed on Monday, December 26th the day after Christmas Day.
The Priests and Staff at Our Lady of Sor-rows would like to wish everyone a blessed and Joyous Christmas.
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.
Away In A Manger
From birth, children try very hard to communicate. We find their efforts endearing and, if we think honestly, the trust and confidence they express soon humbles us. We know and love our children deeply and imperfectly; God, who gave them life, knows and loves them perfectly. Love and awareness of our human limits impel us to help chil-dren learn about prayer, about communicating with God. We ask that you and your family stop by our manger and have your child share in the true meaning of Christmas.
In the midst of your celebration of Christ’s birth, pray for peace throughout the world and that all nations will come to respect life from conception to natural death.
TODAY CHRIST IS BORN! WELCOME
We welcome all who have come to join us in jubilant prayer and glorious song at this celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. If you are a newcomer, a visitor, a relative or parishioner: Welcome! If you are a face familiar here, or someone we will soon know better: Welcome! As
we celebrate the Word of God made flesh in Jesus, we also celebrate the way in which every person here makes Him present again, as we gather in thanks and praise, sing-ing “Glory to God!” May the joy and peace of this season and its celebrations be yours today and every day! The entire parish ministry staff wishes you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2017!!!
A Christmas Blessing Lord, bless us who look upon the manger;
May it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus, And raise up our thoughts to Him
Who is God with us and savior to all, And who lives and reigns For ever and ever, Amen.
Christmas Candle
In old Ireland, Catholics could not practice their faith in the open. On Christmas Eve, a lit candle in the window was a signal to any priest that he was welcome to celebrate Mass there. When questioned Irish Catholics told
the soldiers that the candles were to light the way for Mary & Joseph, who were looking for a place to stay.
Why Did The Magi Give Gifts to Jesus?
The Magi knew that they were traveling to greet a new king and brought gifts that were appropriate at the time for a king. Over the years, the church has reinterpret-ed the gifts in terms of Jesus’ life. They gave him gold to recognize his royalty.
The expensive gift of Frankincense, often burned to carry prayers to Heaven, was a symbol of Jesus’ priesthood. His last gift of Myrrh, was used in burial preparations, a sign that Jesus would suffer and die for us.
2017 RELIGIOUS ART CALENDARS—are now avail-able. These beautiful religious calendars were made possi-ble through the courtesy of “Shaw Buyus Home for Ser-vices.” We thank them for their continued generosity.
LECTOR/MINISTER SCHEDULE
December 31 / January 1 5:00 PM V. Lutkus J. Morton 8:00 AM J. Mackesy A. Martinez 10:30 AM C Kerr
ALTAR SERVERS
December 31 / January 1
5:00 PM Kristen & Kayleen 8:00 AM Nicole, Natasha, & Izabella 10:30 AM Kayla & Savannah
For the week of December 25th 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 18th was $1035.00. The 2nd collection was $481.00.
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 24 5:00 PM -Spiritual Bouquets SUNDAY, December 25 8:00 AM -Spiritual Bouquets 10:30 AM Spiritual Bouquets MONDAY, December 26 7:30 AM -Walter Sachewicz Jr. / Dolores Manzo TUESDAY, December 27 7:30 AM -Dorothy Gagliardo / Jane & Deacon Len Mackesy WEDNESDAY, December 28 7:30 AM Joseph F. Gilchrist / OLS Staff THURSDAY, December 29 7:30 AM -Mary Vance / Uhlyarik Family FRIDAY, December 30 7:30 AM Terry Williams / Robert Kasyan SATURDAY, December 31 7:30 AM -Fr. Michael Fuino / OLS
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
SATURDAY, December 31 5:00 PM -Walter B. Butkus / Matt & Jan Olinski & Family SUNDAY, December 31 New Year’s Day 8:00 AM -Mackesy & Atchison Families / Deacon Len & Jane Mackesy 10:30 AM -Monica Osorio / Marlene Sanchez
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 25th
No CCD Classes -No 2nd Collection
SATURDAY, December 31st -Confessions 4:00 to 4:30 PM -No 2nd Collection
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