OUR LADY OF MERCY October 29, 2017 • Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 • www.olmnj.org

From the Desk of The PastorDear Parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy:

Greetings in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ! In the name of the whole community, I welcome to the Christian world our newly baptized children: Calixta Summer Gar-cia-Velasco, Lily Marie Cardinali and Ezra Rocha! Congratulations to their respec-tive parents and godparents! We commit ourselves to praying for them as they grow in their faith and love of God. I extend my

heartfelt gratitude to Deacon Meynard and the baptismal team for the work in preparing the parents and godparents for this sacrament. Congratulations also to those who finished the bible study under the guidance of Father Nol. Thank you Father Nol. Brothers and sisters, you have heard the announcements regarding the invitation to be part of the parish ministries: altar serving, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, choir and many others. I am happy to see you signing up. Thank you for your response. I encourage you to let the word out to those who have not heard it. And if you pay close attention to the readings this weekend, what you do is one of the many ways to respond to God’s call to “love Him above all things and to love your neighbor as yourself.” Simply put, you show your love of Him by coming to Church Sunday after Sunday and on Holy Days of obligation and, by participating in community life as ministers you show your love to your neighbors. You show your love to God by serving His people. My hope and prayers is that you will carry

Our Lady of Mercy Mission Statement “We, the faith community of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, joyful-ly and humbly seek to make our Lord Jesus Christ ever more real in all our lives. We enliven our Mission by a commitment to Steward-ship as a Way of Life. We strive to pursue our mission by being a welcoming community that provides a home for all and celebrates life, hope and reconciliation through Word, Worship and Service.”

Scripture Passages: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Ex 22:20-26 / Responsorial: Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 / Reading 2: 1 Thes 1:5c-10 / Gospel: Mt 22:34-40

Stewardship Reflection: October 29, 2017 “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” - MATTHEW 22:37 Do you put other “gods” before God? Is your love of money, power, status or some personal possession greater than your love for God? Do you really recognize that everything you have and everything you are is a gift from God? The good news – it’s not too late to put God first in your life in all things.

Intentions of Pope Francis for October 2017Pope’s Universal Intentions: Workers and the Unemployed

That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.

BULLETINALL SAINTS DAY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

MASS SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7am, 8:30am, 7pm This Wednesday, November 1, is the Feast of All Saints, a holy day that honors all those faithful Christians of the past who now rejoice in God’s presence in the Kingdom of Heaven and who, by their prayers and example, encourage us in our own journey to the Lord. All Catholics are expect-ed to join in the celebration of Mass on All Saints Day.

ALL SOULS DAYTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

MASS SCHEDULE: Thursday, Nov. 2, 7am, 8:30am, 7pm On All Souls Day, formally known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, is this Thursday, November 2. On that day the Church commemorates and prays for all the faithful de-parted. We invite you to join us for Mass as we pray for our deceased relatives, friends, and parish members.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:Paul Calefati, Elaine Staltari, Othelia G. Laurena, Jean Karycinski, Dorothy Darcy, Erlinda Jacinto, Presentacion Sorio, Leonora Loyola, Eric Bautista, Lilian Kryczkowski, Ellen Iorio, Jessica Pavone, Ian Malesiewski, Ruben Cati-pon, Angela Salvador, Clarita Salvador, Teresita Cordon, Vincent Mastria, Maria Svaligmac, Bill Macchi, Craig

Rutkowski, James Seaman, Makenzie Cadmus, Manuel J.Juson, MD, Gina Marquez, Rose Maschucci, Daniel Tamayo Santos, Marie Ronzitti, Lucia Vanderburg, Betty Scerbo, Philip Scerbo, Alejandra Ancheta, Cindy Popolo, Mario Banaag, Oscar Alladin, Antonio Roldan, Esperanza Galarza, Carmen Tuazon, Nick De-Bello, Susan Ranola Rivera, John Broderick, John Hnath, Joanne Diaz, Ligaya Tan, Concepcion Del Rosario, Leonarda DeCarlo, Dolores Steinhauser, Eugenio Cacananta, Austin Macalintal, Carolyn Taliaferro, Nonong Dava, John Gaito, Elsa Concepcion, Anthony B. Cashman, Ricardo Vales, Virginia T. Mercurio, James Leung, Tran Phouc, Sophia Gonzalez, Father Tom Roberts, Joce-lyn Tuazon, Florentino Chanco

Update on Capital Campaign: “We Are Living Stones” You may recall that the Case Items for Parish Portion are the following: • Purchase and Installation of a gas generator • Repointing of the Church • Replacement of windows on the school’s 3rd floor • Repairing the boiler in the school • Debt reduction As far as the school boiler repairs is concerned, we have spent a total of $41,675.00 for the three repairs we have done. This figure will be disbursed from the Capital Campaign, which is one of the items mentioned above. Pray, dear brothers and sisters, that there will be no more school boiler repairs in the near future. Thank you for your generosity!

Stewardship of Treasure for October 22, 2017Regular Collection ~ $ 9,172.00 World Mission Collection ~ $ 560.00 Thank you for your generosity and support to our community!

Our Lady of Mercy and Amazon SmileWe are rolling out a novel way of supporting Our Lady of Mercy Parish through your purchases. Please note instruc-tions prepared by Peachy Molina, a member of our Adult Music Ministry. Please remember to: 1. Use an internet browser, not a mobile app 2. Log on to smile.amazon.com 3. Choose Our Lady of Mercy Jersey City as your charity 

Register Yourself In The ParishTo be a registered parishioner means that you really belong to the parish family. You enjoy all the benefits of being a family member. Those who are not registered are invited and encour-age to do so. A Registration Form is available at the vestibule of the Church, in the Parish Office and Online at www.olmnj.org.

Advertise Your CompanyI appeal to those who want to advertise your company or your business to please do so. It will be a very big help to make our bulletin better (in color if possible) so we can give you more information and knowledge about all the goings-on or hap-penings in our communities. You can call Dave Chameides at 1-203-641-6051 or email: dchameides@4Lpi.com.

on what you have committed to do until you reach eternal life. As we move along, there many other needs we have to pay attention to. One of them is a need for someone who has a gift and profession for special education program to volunteer. The number of those children who have special needs is growing in our community. So, whoever is in that profession and willing to volunteer, please come and see me. The whole community would be grateful for you for stepping up. Also, if you browse our weekly bulletin and read carefully, an announcement for those who were civilly married (only) is there. It has been there for quite a while. Please do not be afraid nor hesitant to come and see us priests. We encourage you to do the church wedding as soon as you can. It won’t be hard the prepara-tion for it. And you don’t have to plan for an extravagant entou-rage nor party to do that. All we need is just the two of you with two other witnesses. It doesn’t matter if you have been living for a long time and have children. What matters most is the Sacrament, the Sacrament of Marriage. So, please, approach us. Thank you and God bless you all! Love,+Father Marty

IS YOUR MARRIAGE VALID? If you were married civilly, that is, not in the Catholic Church before a priest or deacon, it might not be a valid marriage. Some couples believe that a marriage before a Justice of the Peace or a non-Catholic minister is valid. For a marriage to be valid in the Catholic Church, the marriage must be in a Catholic Church or Chapel and officiated by an authorized Catholic priest or deacon along with 2 witnesses. (There are limited interfaith exceptions with proper permission.) We invite you to speak with one of our priests if there are any questions or if indeed you wish to validate your marriage. The process can be very simple and your marriage will now be blessed by the Church.

Invitation to Join the Altar Server MinistryThe Altar Server Ministry is now open for NEW altar servers. Young people who have received their first communion may join this ministry. Those who are interested are asked to attend the meeting on MON-DAY, October 30, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Church. We ask that one of the parents will also attend and be with his/her children. If you have any question, please contact or see Fr. Nol.

Interested in Serving as Minister of Communion?If you might like to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion here at OLM, please send an email to OLMchurch-mail@gmail.com or speak to Father Tom after Mass or email him at FatherTom2013@gmail.com.

Mark Your Calendar and Save The DatesIn December 11-13 there will be an advent parish mission. The Parish Advent Mission theme will be “Preparing for the Prince of Peace: Reflections on the Peace Prayer” and will be given by Father Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM. You may recall Father JohnPaul had been with us for a parish mission a few years ago and did “Reflections on the Wizard of Oz.” There will be more information regarding the said events as we come closer to the dates.

Join the Bereavement TeamWe are in need of volunteers to be part of Bereavement Team. For those of you who feel like you have a gift to console those who are grieving due to loss of loved ones, please step up. See Father Marty or Mr. Edwin Dava.

The Directory: 2017 Senior Services GuideCopies of the Directory from Office of Aging of the Department of Health and Human Resources in Hudson County are available at the parish office. This Directory is an essential guide for all who may be seeking information on home and community services available to them, according to the Hudson County Executive. For those who want to help and reach out to our aging brothers and sisters please feel free to get your copy.

The members of the OLM Wellness Ministry wish to remind you that now is the time to protect yourself against the flu. The flu season is already here. Getting the flu vaccine is most critical for those age 65 and older. The vaccine can be given either by your primary care provider or flu shots are available at most local pharmacies, including: • Walgreens Pharmacy, 1561 Seaview Avenue  • Rite Aid Pharmacy, 395 Danforth Ave “You will not only protect yourself against the flu, but protect those around you.”

SATURDAY, October 285:00pm OLM Rosary Society for Living and Deceased MembersSUNDAY, October 298:00am Loretta Kenny r/b Della Rosa Family10:00am Patrick Barrett (Death Anniversary) r/b Barrett Family12:00pm Eusebia Hernandez7:00pm For The PeopleMONDAY, October 307:00am Maria Nguyen r/b Thanh & Yen8:30am Mayette Dapon (L) For a Full Recovery r/b Nancy CandenillaTUESDAY, October 317:00am Rogelio Quicho David r/b Cordon Family8:30am Patrocinio HerreraWEDNESDAY, November 1: ALL SAINTS DAY7:00am Romero Herrera8:30am Canivel & Reyes Family r/b Lerie Reyes7:00pm Elena & Eleuterio Villamor r/b Bella EstropiaTHURSDAY, November 2: ALL SOUL’S DAY7:00am Elizabeth Bianzon8:30am Grace Teodosio7:00pm In Commemoration of All the Faithful DepartedFRIDAY, November 37:00am Marina Dionela (L) (Birthday) r/b Presy Lorenzo8:30am Ricardo Gagarin (Death Anniversary) r/b Flordeliza GagarinSATURDAY, November 48:30am Purgatorial Society5:00pm Edwin Eastman r/b Marge EastmanSUNDAY, November 58:00am For The People10:00am Alexander & Cherry Mercado (L) (25th Wedding Anniv.) r/b Mercado Family12:00pm Frederico Bustria (2nd Death Anniversary) r/b Judy Bustria7:00pm Mary & Joseph Dolegowski r/b Mr. & Mrs. J. RussellBREAD & WINE: The offering for the bread to be used this week at our Eucha-ristic Worship was given in memory of The People. The offering for the wine to be used this week at our Eucharis-tic Worship was given in memory of The People.SANCTUARY LAMPS: The lamp burning over our tabernacle in the Church this week is offered for Gina Marquez. The lamp burning over our tabernacle in the Chapel this week is offered for The People.

Mass IntentionsParish Offices

Our Lady of Mercy Parish40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Phone: 201-434-7500Web: olmnj.org | Email: olmjcnj@aol.com

Office Hours:Monday to Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm

Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Pastor:Reverend Father Marty B. Jacinto

Parochial Vicars:Father Thomas Iwanowski Father Ranulfo D. Docabo

Sunday Associate:Father Renato J. Bautista

Permanent Deacon:Deacon Nick Fargo (Emeritus)

Deacon Meynardo Espeleta

Pastoral Associates:For Faith Formation

Regina ‘Jeng’ Matias-Villa

Director of Music Ministries:Michael Rivera

Youth/Young Adult MinistriesDirector of Youth/Young Adult Ministries:

Regina ‘Jeng’ Matias-Villa

Parish Trustees:Presy Lorenzo Renato Tuazon

Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am / 10:00am / 12noon / 7:00pmWeekday Mass Schedule

Starting September 1st weekday masses schedule will be the following:

Monday – Friday at 7:00 am and 8:30 amSaturday at 8:30 am

Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Anytime by appointment.

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound:If you, a family member or neighbor is hospitalized and wish a visit from a Parish priest, call the Parish Office or email us at olmjcnj@aol.com. The Sacrament of the Sick: Any home-bound or hospitalized parishioner may request this Sacra-ment by calling 201-434-7500.Visitation of the Sick: Please contact any priest, deacon or pastoral associate or call the Parish Office at 201-434-7500. Priests’ Hospital Assignments: If you, a family member or neighbor are hospitalized and wish a visit from a Parish priest call or e-mail us at olmjcnj@aol.com.

Welcome to the Christian world Lily Marie Cardinali, Ezra Jaxon Rocha and Calixta Summer Garcia Veloso

Presentation of participants who completed "The great adventure bible timeline catholic bible study" at OLM