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Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should make arrangements with one of the priests one year in advance of the wedding date.

Sacrament of Baptism The Parish Community celebrates Baptisms on all Sundays of the month at 12:00 pm. One preparation session is required for first time parents. Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the child’s birth.

Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of the Lord’s Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 5:00 pm. Other times for Reconciliation are announced in the bulletin, and by making an appointment with one of the priests.

Sacrament of the Sick The Parish Community celebrates this Sacrament at a Special Liturgy during the year or at home anytime.

The Roman Catholic Church of

OUR LADY OF MERCY 9 0 WH I P P A N Y R O A D • WH I P P A N Y , N J 0 7 9 8 1

Served By Reverend Roberto Amador

Administrator olmchwhip@aol.com

Reverend Milton Camargo Parochial Vicar

frmilton@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Vincent LoBello, Deacon DeaconVinny@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Kamil Kiszka, Transitional Deacon

Reverend Francis Duffy Weekend Assistant

Lisa Dempsey, Pastoral Associate Lisa.Dempsey@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Lynda Asea, Parish Secretary olmchwhip@aol.com

Edwin Peterson, Trustee

Carmen Blandino, Parish Council President Ministries

Altar Linens Debbie Finn, 973-464-9035 olmAltarLinens@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Altar Servers Coordinator: Fr. Milton Camargo, 973-887-0050 frmilton@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Extraordinary Ministers Coordinators: Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 & Marilyn Kuehner, 973-386-1742 olmEM@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Health Ministry Coordinators: Marlene Peterson & Kathy Dittrick, 973-428-4996 olmHealthMinistry@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Martha & Mary Ministry Patti Cobane, 973-386-1393 & Anne Roda-Farrell 973-884-2969 moserking@verizon.net

Ministers of the Word Coordinators: Rose Prisco, 973-884-2702 & Kim Gigantino, 973-463-0327 olmLectors@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Music Ministry & Ministry House Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 olmMusicMinistry@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator: Janet Dodge, 973-887-2583 janleedod@yahoo.com

Usher/Ministers Coordinator: John Guido, 973-769-2528 olmUshers@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Rectory & St. Mary’s

Cemetery Office 9 Parsippany Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from... 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday Phone 973-887-0050 Fax 973-887-0991 E-Mail olmchwhip@aol.com Web www.ourladyofmercyparish.com

The Lord’s Day

Saturday Evening 5:30 pm

Sunday Morning 7:30, 9:30 & 11:00 am

Weekdays 9:00 am

Saturday Morning 9:00 am (Novena)

Holyday Eve 5:30 pm

Holydays 6:30 am & 12 noon (Chapel)

Religious Formation 9 Parsippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

PreK-8th Grade Coordinator------------------------------Lisa Dempsey, 973-887-0767 Assistant Coordinator -----------------------------------------Lynda Asea, 973-887-0050 Email: olmRF@ourladyofmercyparish.com

9th & 10th Grade H.S. Confirmation Program Coordinator-------------------------------- Deacon Vincent & Majella LoBello Email: olmConfirmation@ourladyofmercyparish.com

We Invite you to CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ON…

Sunday 01/07/18 Monday 01/08/18 Tuesday 1/09/18 Wednesday 01/10/18

Feast of the Epiphany Religious FormationFamily Mass 11AMCoffee And...CYO Games 1-9PM PC

CYO 6-9 Parish Ctr. Arden Courts 10:30 AMCare One 11:00 AMReligious Formation1-5 4-5:15 PM6-8 7'8:15 PM

CYO 6-9PM Parish Ctr.

JANUARY 07, 2018FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY

SATURDAY, January 6th- Vigil Feast of the Epiphany5:30 P.M. Josephine Fazio

Anthony GrumkaFr. Ralph KuehnerWilliam & Elinor Kuehnor

SUNDAY, January 7th - Feast of the Epiphany7:30 A.M. John F. Patterson

Deceased Members of Guerin FamilyDeceased Members of Michaelson Family

9:30 A.M. Frank MaresTheresa Serwatka

11:00 A.M. Angela CianciPhuong (Marie) HoangMadeline Guido (2nd Ann)

MONDAY, January 8th - The Baptism of the Lord

11:00 A.M. William T. BolcarAll baptized at OLM in 2017

TUESDAY, January 9th - 9:00 A.M. Gina Lagonigro

Dorothy Cavanagh

WEDNESDAY, January 10th -9:00 A.M. People of the Parish

THURSDAY, January 11th - 9:00 A.M. Joseph M.Peterson

Richard & Cecilia Zetterlund

FRIDAY, January 12th - 9:00 A.M. People of the Parish

SATURDAY, - January 13th - St. Hilary9:00 A.M. Mary & Joseph W. Braviak

SATURDAY, January 13th - Vigil 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time5:30 P.M. John Kamphausen

Michael Falcon (15th Ann)

SUNDAY, January 14th - 2nd Sunday of Ordinary7:30 A.M. Lucy Parisi9:30 A.M. Frank Mares

11:00 A.M. John KamphausenMary & Joseph Braviak

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING

December 31st $ 7, 248. 00Last Year was Solemnity of Mary $ 8, 051. 00

Solemnity of Mary $ 904 .00

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for January“Christian Unity” - That all Christians may be faithful to theLord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity torestore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the

challenges facing humanity..

We are looking for faithful and dedicated membersof our parish family to become more involved in theministries here at Our Lady of Mercy. Each of us,by virtue of our baptism, are called to give witnessto the power of God working in us and through us,

despite our faults and failures, and maybe also because ofthem. God does not ask us to be perfect, but to struggle,sacrifice and make aware His love, compassion and mercy

Martha & Mary Ministry - volunteers who would be availableon a Saturday morning for 60-90 minutes, one time per month.If you are able to help, please contact Anne Roda Farrell atMoserking@verizon.net .

Altar Linen Ministry - This special and important ministry isconducted quietly behind the scenes in parishioners’ homes. Duties include picking up all soiled linens from the Church,rinsing out the precious body and blood, washing, drying,ironing and returning the linens to ensure they are always cleanfor Mass and other liturgies. If you can help please contactDebbie Finn at 973-464-9035 orolmAltarLinen@ourladyofmercyparish.com

Altar Servers - All children/teens/adults, from grade 3rd and upare invited to become an altar server at one of the weekendMasses. Please contact Fr. Milton if you are interested atfrmilton@ourladyofmercyparish.com or call the Rectory 973-887-0050.

Music Ministry - Being a part of a choir gives all of us -adults/young adults/youth an opportunity to serve our church.Religious Formation, Workshops, Missions and other activitiesminister to us all , but joining a choir gives everyone a chanceto minister to others through music. Additionally, participationin a choir gives us, especially our youth and teens, anopportunity to take a leadership role in the service. It is a partof the formation and education process. When we singScripture, we remember it for a lifetime. Youth Choir is open toall in grades 2nd through 8th, Praise Ministry is high school,college +. Please contact Lisa if you are interested.

Thursday 01/11/18 Friday 01/12/18 Saturday 01/13/18 Sunday 01/14/18

CYO 6-9 PM PC CYO inPC6-9PM

CYO 9AM - 9PM

2nd Sunday of Ordinary TimeLiturgy of the Word Childrenat the 11AM Mass

For everything there is a Reason and a Timefor Every Purpose under Heaven

...A Time to Heal...Pray for the sick

Giuseppa Casarrubea, Pat Fusco, Connor Davey,Addie Cinquino, Connie Delio, Susan Nicoll, Carol,

Angela Cassano, Bill Van Hall, Dominic Guida, John Stolfi,Giovanna Cinquino, Mike McLaughlin, Pat Conforti, Angela,

Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Irene D, Charles Realmonte, Roger,Linda Ann Celeste, Lucille Cocca, John Strumolo, Sr,

Cara Coughlin, Stephen Donnelly, Emma Carothers, Joe S., Joseph Mascia, Mark Herkek, James Giannetti, Lisa Compas,

Colton Ford Petronaci, Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman,Kevin Mulligan, Stella, Jimmy Hark, Audrey Sherry, Justin T.,Arlene Gentile, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Patsy Manna,Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil, Ann Granziel, Paul Comerford,Pat Rue-an, Lorraine Azzinaro, Justin T., Angel Lamontagne,

Assunta Less, Bridget Murray, Neal Spickert-Fulton, Raye,Generoso Giesullo, Arlene Gentile, Angelina Martin, Mike,

Anita & Armando Geroldi, Tim Baxterm, Wagner Estivalletti,Christine McGarry, Ann-Marie Andre, Mackenzie Cunningham,

Theresa Pentz, Betty Deren, John Cordova, Beverly Fresco,Bob Flieger, Jean Marie Petrino, John Lenox, Michael Rado,Elaine Gieger, Jessica Hermans, Marie, Anthony LaFerrara,Peter D’Alessio, Mary Geraldine McHale, Belarmino Viegas,

Dolores Williams, Megan Fennie & John Yacat

...A Time to Die...Pray for the dead

Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Ella Monahan

..A Time for Peace...Pray for peace and our enemies in our world,

in our homeland, and in our Church

LITURGY CORNERToday we celebrate the Feast of theEpiphany - the coming of the Wise Men(the 3 Kings) to visit the new baby Jesus.(Just a little trivia, the King’s names are:Balthasar, Gaspar and Melchior). This is theday, traditionally, that doorways ofhouses are blessed. The following

prayer may be used to bless your home: When Jesus wasborn of the Blessed Virgin Mary, He made His home with us.We now ask that He will always be welcome to this home ofours, to bless it with His presence. We will now pray silently,for all the good we hope will bless our home this year. MayJesus always be here with us, to strengthen our love for eachother. May Jesus share in our in our joys and comfort us inany of our sorrows. Inspired by Jesus’ teaching and example,may we always seek to make our home a dwelling place of Hislove, keeping away any evil and bringing the goodness ofJesus to all who come and go from our home. Amen(make sure to mark each door - 20 + C + M+ B + 17 - Thisstands for Anno Domini (Year of the Lord) two thousandseventeen Christus Mansionem Benedicat - May Christ Bless

this House.) A person told me about a story that if you hangyour first 3 Kings Christmas card each year above the door andleave it there, you will never want for money. This person saidthat they do it every year and now have multiple cardshanging over their door. Surprisingly enough, they said thateach time finances got tight, someone or something camealong to help them out. (Almost a little like tithing) They’vegrown to believe it is the 3 Kings! So, you might want to hangup your card from this year if you have one. I know I will! May the gift of the 3 Kings and the newborn Savior enrich yourheart and your life this day, and always. Happy Epiphany!

FAITH AT HOMEWe are not alone on our spiritual journey. Allnations move toward God. We seek Jesus notonly with the Wise Men of the East but of the

North and the South and the West as well. Adults: Howdoes my life reflect a true and patient search for theLord? What sacrifices am I ready to make to pursue thissearch? Children: Where can I look for Jesus and findHim? A Family Perspective: The tradition of giving gifts atChristmas is thought by some to be rooted in the giftgiving of the Magi. In many cultures, gifts are notexchanged at Christmas, but rather on the feast of theEpiphany. Whenever you exchange your Christmas gifts,take some time to reflect on this tradition of gift giving atChristmas. Think of the best gift you have received. Whatwas it? What made it special? Was it the gift itself, thethought that went into it or the person who gave it toyou? Read today’s Gospel, Matthew 2:1-12. The gifts ofthe Magi-gold, frankincense and myrrh- have come tobe understood as symbols of Christ’s royalty, divinity andeventual suffering and death. They are special becausein giving them, the Magi acknowledge who Jesus was tobe: our Savior. We pray that we will acknowledge Jesusas Savior in all that we do and say. May you and yourfamily have the wonders and blessing of the Christ child!

MARIAN HOME PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM

2017 is the 100th Anniversary of the Marianapparitions in Fatima. Have you signed up yet forour Marin Home Pilgrimage Program? We began our

program on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 4 yearsago and still continues today. What better way to celebrate theNew Year than by journeying through it with our BlessedMother? A sign-up sheet can be found on the bulletin board atthe back of Church. We encourage and invite each family tosign up for a week to bring Our Blessed Mother into yourhome. You will pick up Mary after the 11AM Mass and returnher the following week before the 5:30 PM Mass. During theweek that Mary spends with in your home, take the time todeepen your relationship with Jesus through His BlessedMother. Pray the rosary together as a family, place a prayerrequest in the prayer journal and be drawn closer to Our Lordand His Blessed Mother. Keep a rosary, scapular andpamphlet so that you can continue your journey with Mary,

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM1/20-21 “Roses for Life” K of C, 1/29 “K of C Free Throw”9AM - 3PM Parish Ctr.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS1/27 “Casino Night” Hanover Rotary Club; 2/2 “2nd AnnualChili Cook Off” Hanover Twp Rec Ctr

RELIGIOUS FORMATIONFormation sessions will resume on Sun 1/7 & Tues1/9. If you have any questions or concerns pleasefeel free to contact us at the emails below:

K-8th email olmRF@ourladyofmercyparish.com or 9th & 10t olmConfirmation@ourladyofmercyparish.com

ONLINE GIVINGElectronic Giving is an easier, more secure wayto make your regular contributions to our

Church through automated giving. Reasons to sign up forElectronic Giving: 1. No need to write checks or bring cashto church. 2. Peace-of-mind knowing that the church isreceiving your contribution even if you are unable to attend. 3.More secure than checks. 4. All contributions are recorded foryou on your bank statements with date of settlement. 5. ITCOSTS YOU NOTHING!! (This is a wonderful way tosupport the parish during the holiday season) Sign UpToday. Call the Rectory at 973-887-0050 or click the onlinegiving button on our website: www.ourladyofmercyparish.com Thank you for your continued support of our parish family withyour time, talents and treasures

RETIREMENT = SPENDING TIMETHE WAY YOU WANT

Consider Volunteering at Morris HabitatReStore. Morris Habitat for Humanity isreaching out to find retired or semi-retired

people interested in volunteering to help in theirReStore. The ReStore, located in Randolph NJ, sellsdonated building supplies and furnishings at hugesavings off normal retail costs.Proceeds from the storehelp fund the construction of affordable housing andkeep tons of material out of local landfills. If you enjoyshopping, merchandizing, marketing, are computersavvy, or even if you just like physical exercise andsocializing with like-minded people, consider spendingsome time serving the community in a meaningful way.You will meet new people and feel the satisfaction thatcomes from working to improve communities — andlives. No experience is needed and training will beprovided to join this active group of volunteers. Comealone or with friends. Come once or more often;although the more often you come the more you’ll learnand enjoy! It takes more than a hammer and a nail tobuild a house; it takes volunteers like YOU to help makea dream come true! To learn more about theseopportunities or to volunteer, contact Gail KraynakReStore Assistant Manager- Customer Service, at 973-366-3358 or email gail.kraynak@morrishabitat.org You can also visit www.morrisrestore.org.

RETREATRachel’s Vineyard Retreat, sponsored by theDiocese of Paterson, will be held on Fri-Sun, Jan26-28th Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place torenew, rebuild, and redeem hearts broken by

abortion. The weekend retreat offers a supportive, confidentialand non-judgmental environment where women and men canexpress, release, and reconcile painful post-abortive emotionsto begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing. Formore info, call 973-377-1004 xt 425 or emailRVPaterson@gmail.com.

ROSES FOR LIFE DRIVE 2018The weekend of 1/20-21, the Elizabeth Ann SetonCouncil Knights of Columbus will be having theirannual Roses for Life Drive at all the masses at

OLM Church. This drive will help support the programs at BirthHaven of Newton and Several Sources Shelters, twoorganizations that provide transitional housing and allappropriate support services including medical for youngpregnant woman. These young distressed pregnant mothersare made to feel wanted and loved and are supported in aloving caring environment. Very often the young women havenowhere else to turn to and these two organizations providethe help and emotional support needed. The little Roseappliqué we hand out symbolizes our support for Life in all ofits stages and our carrying out of Jesus’ admonition to “takecare of the little ones”. As you leave church the weekend of1/20-21, please help support the K of C in this very worthycause and may God Bless you for all of your prayers andgenerosity. Please make any checks payable to K of C #6904Yours in Christ, Elizabeth Ann Seton Council, Knights ofColumbus #6904

HAPPENINGS AT ST. PAULVisio Divina - Join us on Monday, January 8,2018, 7:30 - 9PM for Visio Divina, a femininejourney, encountering God through thepractice of Visio Divina (Divine Seeing), whichdiscusses the beauty of art to help women

ponder the mysteries of the rosary through Mary. Catholicismfrom Scratch - A course in Basic Catholicism for those whoneed a brush-up, those who missed it the first time around, orthose who never heard it before. Upcoming topics presentedby Fr. Paul Manning on Saturdays from 10AM - 12PM include:Jan 13th -For the Bible Tells Me So: How Do I InterpretScripture? Feb 24th - Obligation or Opportunity: Do I NeedTo Go To Mass? Mar 24th - Upwardly Mobile: What is theStory of the Church? Apr 28th - Taking Orders: Do We NeedPriests? For all these programs and more, register online lineat www.insidethewalls.org/events or call 973-377- 1004 formore information.

SIGHT & SOUND TRIPJoin St Ann Parish of Parsippany on abus trip to Sight and Sound MillenniumTheater in Lancaster County, PA to see“JESUS” on March 20. Cost of the tripis $135 which includes shopping atKitchen Kettle Village and dinner atShady Maple Smorgasbord. For tickets

call Ginny at (973) 884-1986. Deadline 2/1.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSThe Compassionate Friends, a self-helpgroup for bereaved parents, siblings andgrandparents, will bemeeting on Thursday,Jan. 11th at 7:30 pm at St.ChristopherChurch in Parsippany. The program will be

“Learning to Cope in the New Year.” For more info, call LilyCapriglione at 973-568-4164.

ANNUAL MEN’S RETREATBeginning Fri eve 1/19 - Sun 1/21, we inviteall men from our parish family to join us atLoyola Retreat House in Morristown. A time to relax, reflect and get a fresh start for

the New Year. The theme is “Transformation” - letting go ofpast hurts and wounds so that we can be transformed into theperson God has called us to be, living a full and joyful life! It isa wonderful experience and the cost is a free will offering ofyour choice. For more info, please contact John Hendricks at973-386-0291 or Brian O'Toole at 973-884-1510.

Sponsored by K of C Council 6904

Basketball

Free Throw & 3-Point Shot Contest

Boys & Girls Ages 8 thru 14

Saturday, January 27th

Stop by between 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Our Lady of Mercy Gymnasium

Winners at each age group & gender advance to

district and state championship.

Cost: FREE Registration: Not Required

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