The Parish Family of Our Lady of Mount Carmel February 22, 2015 This Parish is Served by: Rev. Msgr. Ronald J. Marczewski, K.H.S., V.F. Pastor Rev. Msgr. Anthony J. Kulig, K.H.S. Pastor Emeritus Rev. Andrzej Kujawa, S.D.S., Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Barone, Parochial Vicar Barbara Wawiorko Kerry G. Fryczynski Parish Trustees Marjorie Mierzejewski, Parish Secretary Debra Czerwienski, Director of Religious Education Dayle Vander Sande, Music Minister Dedicated to Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ As We Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, and Prepare for the Future. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am Sundays: 7:00 am (Polish) 8:00 am (Polish) 8::15 am (Except Thursday) 9:30 am Tuesdays - 7:00 PM (English) 10:45 am (Polish) Thursdays - 7:00 PM (Polish) 12:15 pm Rectory Office Hours; Monday to Thursday: Friday Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon; (Closed Fridays June thru August) OFFICE CLOSED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Parish Membership: We welcome new parishioners and ask that they register at the rectory as soon as possible. Our Parish School: We are part of an excellent co-sponsored elementary school: All Saints Academy. For information call: 201-443-8384 Religious Education For Children: CCD classes are held every Sunday from September through April at 9:15 am. Classes are conducted in our school building. Confessions: Daily Monday to Saturday following the 7:00 am Mass. Saturday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Sacrament Of The Sick: Sick Calls or other Emergency Calls should be made to the rectory at any time. Arrangements can also be made for regular visitations at home or hospital for Holy Communion and/or Confession. We urge you to keep us aware of parishioners who are ill in the hospital or at home. Marriages: Please make arrangements at least one year in advance. Couples are urged to solemnize their vows at a Nuptial Mass. Baptisms: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated each month on the First Sunday (in English) and on the Third Sunday (in Polish). A required Baptismal Program for Parents is conducted at 1:00 pm on the second Sunday of the month in Polish and on the last Sunday in English. Novenas: Every Thursday Evening to Divine Mercy following the 7:00 pm Mass. Rectory Telephone Numbers: Office: 201-339-2070 Fax: 201-339-3676 Parish Website Parish e-mail: www.olmcparish.com staff@olmcparish.com 39 East 22nd Street, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002-3753
First Sunday of Lent February 22, 2015 Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 5:00 PM + Mary Gudaitis (Daughter & Grandsons) SUNDAY, February 22, 2015, NIEDZIELA 7:00 AM + Ks. Gerard Lombardo (Janina Malik) 8:15 AM + Helen Basta (Granddaughters) 9:30 AM + Grace & Mary Ann Allen (Sandy & Bernadette) 10:45 AM + Katarzyna Fołtyńska i zmarli z rodziny (rodzina) 12:15 PM + Jamie DeRocco & Chris Beltran (Steve & Claire) MONDAY, February 23, 2015, PONIEDZIAŁEK 7:00 AM + Charles J. Spozdzial (Florence & Ed Dobies) 8:00 AM + Diane Higgins (Tammy & Ava Blanchard) TUESDAY, February 24, 2015, WTOREK 7:00 AM + Theresa C. Kosakowski (Daughters, Loraine, Joanne & Geri) 8:00 AM + Lucy & Lech Majewski (Daughter & Sister) 7:00 PM + William Bartosiewicz (Len & Diane Bajor & Family) WEDNESDAY, February 25, 2015, ŚRODA 7:00 AM + Brian O Connor, Sr. (Mt. Carmel Lyceum) 8:00 AM + Margaret Venti (Joseph & Karen Makowski) THURSDAY, February 26, 2015, CZWARTEK 7:00 AM + Tomas Manaois (Family) 7:00 PM + Michał i Katarzyna Baran (rodzina) FRIDAY, February 27, 2015, PIĄTEK 7:00 AM + Angelo Midolo (Kirk & Cynthia) 8:00 AM + K. Małek (Myszka Family) SATURDAY, February 28, 2015, SOBOTA 7:00 AM + Helen Semanik (Eleanor Kavula) 8:00 AM + Jan Blicharz (Son, Joseph) 5:00 PM + Jim Nadolski (Wife & Son) SUNDAY, March 1, 2015, NIEDZIELA 7:00 AM + Tadeusz Kasztelan (Zambrowski Family) 8:15 AM + Lena Zdyb (Peters Family) 9:30 AM + Anastazja i Andrzej Sulewski (od córki) CCD Family Mass 10:45 AM + Jadwiga & Stanley Mońko (Irene & Family) 12:15 PM + Mary Kisielewski (Sisters & Brothers-in-law; Brother & Sister-in-law) Spiritual Offerings February 22-28, 2015 CHURCH SANCTUARY LAMP + Alexandra Gryczkowski (Estate) SACRED HEART CANDLE Special Intention (Cheryl Hollis) DIVINE MERCY CANDLE + Helen Siostrewski (Estate) BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE Rosary Society ST. ANNE CANDLE + Ann Pirkowski (Sisters) ST. JOHN PAUL, II, CANDLE + Dennis McGeehan (Basia) ST. JOSEPH CANDLE + Rose Skutnik (Estate) ST. JUDE CANDLE + Beatrice Stibler (Son & Daughter-in-law) ST. STANISLAUS CANDLE Special Intention (Cheryl Hollis) ST. THÉRÈSE CANDLE Blessings for Fr. Robert Beside Weekly Memorial candles, we have available Yearly Memorial Candles. Please contact the rectory for information Our Grateful Tithe to God: Feb. 15, 2015 Regular: $ 4,812.00 We thank all our parishioners for their generous support of our parish! Bóg Zapłać!
THIS WEEK Sunday, February 22 2015: Utility Collection Girl Scout Cookie Sale Rosary Society - 12:00 PM Monday, February 23, 2015: Family of Nazareth - 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2015: Seniors - 12:00 PM Cub Scouts - 7:00 PM Thursday, February 26, 2015: Youth Group - 6:30 PM Boy Scouts - 7:30 PM Saturday-Sunday, February 28-March 1, 2015: Maintenance Collection Sunday, March 1, 2015: CCD Family Mass - 9:30 AM Thank You to +Margaret (Peggy) Noonan for donations totaling $ 1,770.00 for our Ministry to the Poor & Homeless. Her family requested donations on her death: January 23, 2015. Her daughter, Ann Iglesias, wrote us: My mother loved OLMC. She could see from her window the line of people outside the rectory on Mondays and she was happy they could get something to eat. The following made donations: Ann M. Iglesias (Daughter) Kathleen Hawkes Richard A. & Marylyn B. Latek NJR Medical Consultants, Inc. Kevin & Margaret O Connor Catherine Szenczy Mary Bokuniewicz Elizabeth A. & William A. Lupinacci Mary E. Testa Roselyn Feldstein Janis Levine The poor & homeless Thank them and Peggy for their generosity! You may donate by using the wooden collection box by St. Joseph. Many Thanks to the Parish Council committee that coordinated our Pillars of Mt. Carmel last weekend. John Baranowski Debby Czerwienski Mary Ann Decha Ed Durak Claire Evans Barbara Leonard Bob Magarban Marge Mierzejewski Anthony Novielli Barbara Wawiorko Janice Wernock Matt Wernock In spite of the frigid weather, a warm and happy time was had by all. Many thanks to San Vito Restaurant for catering the food and Melanie s Deli for their delicious cakes! Congratulations, one more time, to our Honorees: + Rev. Ted Zaorski + Bob & Chris Vetter Ann & + Joe Vargo Joan & Charles Fiumefreddo Frances Leon Lent has begun. The Lenten season is the traditional time to pay Parish Dues. In order to make it easier, the Parish Secretary is available next weekend ( Feb. 28) before and after the Masses in the main entrance of the church to collect Parish Dues. You may also send your dues book through the mail to the rectory or make a personal visit to the rectory during regular office hours. Dues remain at: $ 15 for a family, $10 for an individual, and $5 for Seniors (65+) & Young Adults (19-25). Not Registered with Us Yet? No Problem! You may register in church this weekend. Alms Giving? How about placing your good, unused clothes in the Catholic Charity Collection Box behind the Convent?
Archbishop s Annual Appeal It is not too late to make a Pledge or Gift! Your Lenten Sacrifice will assist the poor, educate our seminarians and provide needed services for our parishes. Envelopes are found at church entrances and in the pews. Collection Sunday: March 15 Thank You to all who have already responded! Thank You!! A big thank You to all who made last Saturday s Confirmation celebration so beautiful. We thank Archbishop Hebda for his great homily and his warm pastoral manner. Thank You to Lauren Lenzo, our Confirmation Instructor and Debby Czerwienski, our Director of Religious Education. Thank you to the ladies who prepared the delicious Polish Lunch for the Archbishop! We commend our Confirmation class to your prayers. Just in Time for Easter! The St. John Paul II Society is selling chances on a Shop Rite Gift Certificates raffle. 3 chances to win! 1st -$ 300.00 Gift Certificate 2nd -$ 150.00 Gift Certificate 3rd - $ 100.00 Gift Certificate Chances: $5.00 Drawing: March 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM All proceeds benefit the Society s work with our youth. VALENTINE CANDLE TRIVIA This year we had 121 Valentine s Day Candles. God s Blessings on our special someone! Great School News! Mr. Joseph Moran, the Principal of ASCA, announced an Open House for prospective students: PreK3, Pre K4, and Kindergarten, on February 28 at 10:00 AM. This year s class of 2015 has received $ 1,049,700 in scholarships to area high schools. For more information: 201-443-8384. Private tours of the school can also be arranged. Special Wedding Anniversary this year? There are special anniversary Masses celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart to honor the Sacrament of Marriage. Couples married 50 years are invited to the Mass on April 19, 2015 at 3:00 PM. Couples married 25 & 5 years are invited to attend May 3, 2015, at 3:00 PM. A special blessing is conferred and a certificate presented to each couple. Please contact the rectory to register by April 8. Make Lent Special English Stations of the Cross: Tuesday s after the 7:00 PM Mass at OLMC Wednesday s at 12:00 Noon at SS Michael/Joseph Church. Monday evening Deanery Evening Prayer: Feb. 23 Assumption Church 7:45 PM Anniversary Events St. Henry Parish 125th Gala Dinner Dance. March 7 Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing. $ 90.00 For information or tickets: 201-232-6240 Immaculate Conception High School 100th Anniversary Year March 7, 2015 Information: 973-472-7231
NABOŻEŃSTWA PASYJNE OKRESU WIELKIEGO POSTU DROGA KRZYŻOWA Każdy piątek Wielkiego Postu o godzinie 7:00 PM. W języku angielskim w każdy wtorek po Mszy Świętej o 7:00 PM. GORZKIE ŻALE Każda niedziela Wielkiego Postu o 4:00 PM WIELKOPOSTNE PONIEDZIAŁKOWE MODLITWY WIECZORNE (w każdym tygodniu w innej parafii) 23 lutego 2015 r. 7:45 PM - Our Lady of Assumption KSIĘGA MSZALNA NA ROK 2016 W poniedziałek, 9 marca 2015 r. w centrum parafialnym od godz. 9:30 AM do 3:00 PM (przerwa na lunch od 12:00 do 12:30 PM) rozpoczynamy przyjmowanie intencji mszalnych do nowej księgi na rok 2016. Centrum będzie otwarte od 7:00 AM. Biuro parafialne będzie nieczynne. REJESTRACJA PARAFIALNA Okres Wielkiego Postu jest tradycyjnym czasem regulowania opłat parafialnych. Opłatę parafialną będzie można uregulować w sobotę i niedzielę, 28 lutego i 1 marca przed i po Mszach świętych przy głównym wyjściu z kościoła. Można to również odwiedzając kancelarię parafialną. Roczna składka wynosi: rodzina: $15.00 osoba stanu wolnego: $10.00 seniorzy (65+), młodzi ludzie (18-25): $5.00 DOROCZNY APEL ARCYBISKUPA Poprzez wsparcie Apelu Arcybiskupa, możemy uczynić jeden krok w wypełnianiu naszego postanowienia wielkopostnego, a zarazem przyczynić się do wsparcia finansowego wszelkich programów prowadzonych przez Archidiecezję Newark: seminaria, organizacje wspierające potrzebujących i wiele innych. Nie musisz dać dużo, ale jeżeli każdy parafianin wspomoże to dzieło, będziemy zdolni odpowiedzieć na apel Arcybiskupa. Nasz cel to $ 42,526.00 23 lutego - Wspomnienie św. Polikarpa, biskupa i męczennika. Polikarp był uczniem św. Jana Ewangelisty. Około roku 107 św. Ignacy z Antiochii napisał piękny list do Polikarpa, kiedy był wieziony okrętem do Rzymu, by tam ponieść śmierć męczeńską, i zatrzymał się w Troadzie. W liście tym Ignacy oddaje Polikarpowi najwyższe pochwały, kiedy go nazywa dobrym pasterzem, niezłomnym w wierze i mężnym atletą Chrystusa. Takim przedstawiają go wszystkie świadectwa. Polikarp miał rządzić Kościołem w Smyrnie przez około 60 lat i ukoronować życie śmiercią męczeńską. Miał ponad 86 lat, kiedy oskarżono go o lekceważenie pogańskiej religii i jej obrzędów, jak też zwyczajów. Oskarżono go przed namiestnikiem rzymskim, Stacjuszem Kodratosem. Na oskarżenia Polikarp odpowiedział: "Osiemdziesiąt sześć lat służę Chrystusowi, nigdy nie wyrządził mi krzywdy, jakżebym mógł bluźnić memu Królowi i Zbawcy? Stacjusz skazał Polikarpa na śmierć przez spalenie na stosie. Gdy zaś płomienie nie chciały się imać męczennika, zginął od pchnięcia puginałem. Działo się to na stadionie w Smyrnie 22 lutego, najprawdopodobniej w 156 r., choć podaje się okres pomiędzy rokiem 155 a 169. Polikarp pozostawił po sobie cenny list do Filipian - świadectwo tradycji apostolskiej. Innym ważnym pomnikiem literatury starochrześcijańskiej jest opis jego męki.