Rev. Jacek Marchewka Pastor

Rev. Marcin Fuks Parochial Vicar

Weekend Assistants

Salesians of Don Bosco

Anne L. Laura Parish Catechetical Leader

Elaine Kownacki Office Manager

Szymon Gil

Director of Music Ministry

Helen Soboleski, Lauren D’Imperio Dianne Scott

Cantors

Arthur Yankowski Parish Council Chair

Kristen Kopcio

Safe Environment Coordinator

Mary Molinelli, John Sulikowski Trustees

SACRAMENTS

Baptism Every other Sunday.

Reconciliation

After all daily Masses and Saturday, 4pm to 4:45pm, or by appointment.

Marriage

Arrangements should be made one year in advance. Contact Rectory for appointment.

Annointing of the Sick

Contact Rectory for appointment for home bound or infirmed.

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekdays and Saturday: 8am Saturday Vigil: 5pm

Sunday: 7:30am, 9am (Polish), 10:30am, 12 Noon

CChurch of the

Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Community

47 Island Road Mahwah, NJ 07430

Rectory Phone: 201- 529-3517

Parish Website: www.ihmcmahwah.org Parish Email: pastor@ihmcmahwah.org

Parish Office Hours:

Weekdays: 10am-Noon, 1pm-5pm; Weekends: Emergency calls only October 14, 2018

WORSHIP

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, October 13 5pm +Angie Callioni by Rosa Germano & Family +Franz Wagemann by the Sokol Family +O’Connell & Cummins Families by the Cummins Family

Sunday, October 14 7:30am +Uncles Steve & Anthony Suleski by nieces & nephews 9am Living + Deceased Members of the Polish Club 10:30am +Joseph R. Krupinski by wife Mary A. Krupinski +Claire Mc Elwain by the Leahy Family +Cookie Rutella by Eleanora Swingle & Family 12pm +Yolanda Kotos by the Family

Monday, October 15 – St. Teresa of Jesus 8am +John Kielbasa by MaryAnn & John Matrejek

Tuesday, October 16 – Sts. Hedwig & Margaret Mary Alacoque 8am +Claire Mc Elwain by Roger & Louise Abbate

Wednesday, October 17 – St. Ignatius of Antioch 8am +Anthony Suleski by sister Wanda

Thursday, October 18 – St. Luke 8am +Carmela Jean Pignone by IHM Parish

Friday, October 19 – Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues & Companions 8am +Mary Nemecek by Maureen Hillen 12pm +Joan Malone by Mike & Sandi McClanhan 7:30pm +Stanislaw & Janusz Zwolinski by Polish Club

Saturday, October 20 – St. Paul of the Cross 8am +Harry Dimmock by daughter Joan Ostrowski 5pm +Rev. Anthony J. Sokol, SDB by the Sokol Family +Barbara Tie Sr. by the Family +Nicholas Lauerwald by Mom, Dad, & Matthew

Sunday, October 21 7:30am All Parishioners 9am +Stanislaw Zabrocki by son Waldemar & Family Living & +Deceased Members of Fatima Rosary Group +Stanislaw Wrzesien by daughter Joanna & Family 10:30am +Joseph Mendelsohn by daughter Barbara Owens & Family +Edward Delicato by Mary A. Krupinski +Betty Mihok by Eleanora Swingle & Family 12pm +Joseph Orsini by Elizabeth Zima Cottrell & Patrick Cottrell

HOSTS AND WINE In memory of Winston Govia from wife Irma

MEMORIAL CANDLES

Blessed Mother (Altar) In memory of Rev. Eugene Palumbo from Irene & Gloria St. Joseph (Altar) In memory of my loving husband Gus Dadinos from wife Val & Family Sacred Heart (Alcove)In memory of Cynthia my loving wife from husband Ed Plicinski Blessed Mother (Alcove) Blessings on the Gerling Family

RESPECT LIFE MONTH OF OCTOBER 12 Noon Mass every Friday followed by Exposition of Blessed Sacrament -12:30pm-7:30pm

DEVOTIONSImmaculate Heart of Mary Novena Every Monday following the 8am Mass Respect Life Month – Devotions for Life Every Wednesday during October - 7pm - Church Divine Mercy Chaplet Every Friday following the 8am Mass Rosary Every Saturday following the 8am Mass

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

Helen Zembriski, Carmela Jean Pignone, Winston Govia, Joseph Schnackenberg, Jan Pasciak, Zofia M. Malta, Santa Lisi, Keith Krupinski, Tomasz Dluzniewski, AnnMarie Sochulak, Claire B. McElwain, Deacon William D. Tobin, Sr., Mieczyslaw Romanski, Jenna Plant, Carmella Rutella, Elizabeth Mihok, Anne Keane, Barbara J. Suleski, Lottie DuBois, Stella Moran, Frances K. Backus, Jozefa Zysk, Zenobia Pasterczyk, Nora Dempsey, Helen Kownacki, Giovanni A. Pertuz, James G Murray, Stanislaw Zwolinski, Janusz Zwolinski, Ralph Mattiaccio, Joseph J. MacDougall, Joan Malone.

October 14, 2018

"Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said,

"For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God."

The man in the Gospel of Mark today “ran up” to Jesus, eager to know how “to inherit eternal life.” How quickly his demeanor changed when Jesus, looking on him with love for having kept the commandments, challenged him to one thing further: he must give up everything and follow Jesus “to enter the kingdom of God.” Following Jesus demands that we choose not to be possessed by things, but by Jesus himself. To be possessed by Jesus we must even give up our greatest possession of all: our very selves. Living God’s commandments puts us on the path to eternal life!

As I reflected on the Gospel this week I spent a lot of time on Jesus’ statement: "For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” Many of us pray fervently in our times of most need whether it is for a personal or family issue or for help in dealing with personal illness or of a loved one. Pope Francis has recently come out with a new book titled: “Pope Francis: Embrace of Hope, Compassion in Times of Illness.” I recommend all those facing illness or that of family members, caregivers and health care professionals to read it as the book is filled with the Pope's insight and inspiration for all who face the test of sickness and illness. The book has the best of Pope Francis’s reflections on this challenging human experience. Pope Francis shows how hope is found in seeing and experiencing illness in the light of the Good News of Jesus Christ. “Difficult moments become the path to forge stronger relationships with family, communities, and with Christ.”

Is Jesus tapping you to serve His Body and Blood by becoming a Eucharistic Minister or proclaim the Word of God at Mass? We are always in need of new Eucharistic Ministers at Mass or for bringing the Body of Christ to the homebound as well as new Lectors. Training begins for Lectors on November 3 and for Eucharistic Ministers on November 10. Please see me or Fr. Marcin for more information.

Monday, October 15th is the last call to sign up for the celebration of all our married couples who have reached a significant milestone in their marriage – 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or 50+ years. Please see the details and the sign-up coupon on the last page of this Bulletin for this grand occasion on Saturday, October 27th at the 5pm Mass and a buffet dinner thereafter in the Parish Hall!

God Bless You all! Have a wonderful and beautiful Autumn week. Fr. Jacek

FAITH FORMATION

RESPECT LIFE MONTH October 2018

DEVOTIONS FOR LIFE Rosary every Wednesday Evening at 7pm

October 17, 24, 31 with Exposition and Benediction

of the Blessed Sacrament.

HOLY MASS Every Friday at Noon October 19, 26

with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

immediately following till 7:30pm.

Join us as we gather in prayer to Mary, Mother of Divine Life.

ARE YOU CALLED TO PROCLAIM THE

WORD OF GOD AT MASS? Lectors are needed for this very special ministry. Any confirmed, practicing Catholic over 16 is invited. Please see Fr. Jacek. Training begins Saturday, Nov. 3rd.

IS JESUS IS TAPPING YOU… TO BECOME A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER?

Please see or email Fr. Jacek if you are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for our Parish. Training is on Saturday, Nov. 10th.

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS OUR

NEWLY BAPTIZED MMacklin Harrington

Son of Sean Patrick & Molly Elizabeth Harrington

OUR NEW TUESDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP

Join us every Tuesday, 8:30am-10am, in the Parish Center. The topic for this session will be “Heresies.” There are no ‘new' heresies; Gnosticism, Arianism, Pelagianism and others reappear today under different names. Learn how to defuse some ticking time bombs that threaten the very fabric of our culture and the Church in our time. Ideas do matter. Looking forward to seeing you there!

CALLING ALL CHILDREN IN GRADES 1, 3, 4 & 5!

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word will begin October 14 at the 10:30am Mass. You will be invited to join teachers who will explore and explain the readings

and Gospel in a way that children can understand. The program will run every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. This program was very successful last year and the teachers are looking forward to another year of sharing God’s Word with you!

Adults who wish to become Catholics are invited to begin the RCIA process. Catholic adults at least 18 years of age who have not been Baptized or received their First Communion or Confirmation are welcome to this process of instruction and spiritual formation. Contact Fr. Jacek.

WORLD MISSION COLLECTION

NEXT WEEKEND – OCTOBER 20-21 World Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and evangelizing programs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Latin America. The funds are distributed by the Society for the Propagation of Faith.

PARISH & COMMUNITY

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 7:30pm

Meetings are held monthly for support and sharing - 7:30pm-9pm, fourth Tuesday of every month in the Parish Center. Info: call Nancy Baker 201-529-4411; email bakerhcrabby@aol.com .

DON BOSCO PREP FALL OPEN HOUSE

Don Bosco Prep is hosting its Fall Open House for prospective and transfer students and their families on Sunday, Oct. 28, 1pm -3pm. To register, visit www.donboscoprep.org. Info/registration/directions: Jennifer Passerino at passerino@donboscoprep.org. Don Bosco Prep is hosting its HSPT Exam Prep Course on Saturdays through Nov. 3rd, 9am -12pm in Savio Hall. Open to all 8th grade boys and girls to help prepare for the high school entrance exam. Program tuition is $500. For info, contact mcooper@donboscoprep.org.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

The Archdiocese of Newark takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at (201) 407-3256.

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

Rectory: 201-529-3517 Pastor: Rev. Jacek Marchewka, Ext. 12 pastor@ihmcmahwah.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Marcin Fuks, Ext. 11 frmarcin@ihmcmahwah.org Office Manager: Elaine Kownacki 201-529-3517 Fax: 201-529-4401 parishoffice@ihmcmahwah.org Parish Catechetical Leader: Anne L. Laura 201-529-2294, religiouseducation@ihmcmahwah.org Women’s Spirituality Leader: Eileen Matarazzo spirituality@ihmcmahwah.org Safe Environment Coordinator: Kristen Kopcio kristen@ihmcmahwah.org

October 7: Collection: $4,932. Second Collection: $2,068.

OCTOBER IS PREGNANCY & INFANT

LOSS AWARENESS MONTHOctober 15th is designated “National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day”. This day focuses on raising public awareness about the problem of pregnancy loss and infant death, which includes miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome, or the death of a newborn. On this day in many parts of the world, people will light a candle and offer prayers in memory of those lost babies, born and unborn. Bereaved parents, their families and friends, unite with each other and others across the world to commemorate the lives of babies who died by participating in the International Wave of Light, by lighting candles at 7pm for one hour.

ALL STUDENTS IN SECOND GRADE OR

HIGHER ARE INVITED TO JOIN

OUR YOUTH CHOIR! If you enjoy singing and/or playing a musical instrument, please consider being part of our talented Youth Choir under the direction of Ms. Angela Palumbo.

The Youth Choir is scheduled to sing at the following Masses:

Sunday, October 28 10:30am Sunday, November 25 10:30am Sunday, December 9 12 Noon Monday, December 24 5:30pm Sunday, January 27, 2019 10:30am Sunday, February 24, 2019 10:30am Sunday, March 31, 2019 10:30am

Practices are held one hour before Mass, so your time commitment is limited to two hours on each of these eight days only. Don’t hesitate to sign up! Interested? Please fill out the form below, have a parent or guardian sign the form and return it to your Religious Education teacher. You may also e-mail us at religiouseducation@ihmcmahwah.org or call 201-529-2294.

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Youth Choir Permission Form Name: ___________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ Grade: _______________________________________ Parent Signature: _________________________________

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Married couples in our parish who are celebrating a milestone anniversary of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or 50+ years: Please reply ASAP but not later than October 15th as we need your early reply to plan the party.

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