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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 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 12:05 pm

Saturday Morning 9:00 am (Novena)

Holy Day Eve 5:30 pm (Church)

Holy Days 6:30 am & 12:05 pm (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 03/18/18 Monday 03/19/18 Tuesday 03/20/18 Wednesday 03/21/18

5th Sunday of LentPalm Cross Orders DueCalendar RaffleRF K-5 & 9th -10th gradersCYO End of Year Dinner4-6PM in Parish Ctr.

9AM & 12:05 Mass Chapel

Lenten Penance Service7PM in Church

First Day of Spring!9AM & 12:05 Mass ChapelReligious Formation1st - 5th 4-5:15PM6th - 8th 7-8:15PM

9AM & 12:05 Mass ChapelHealth Ministry 6:30PM PCAdult Choir 7PM PC

MARCH 18, 2018FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

SATURDAY, March 17th- Vigil 5th Sunday of Lent5:30 P.M. Joe Salinari

Anne Lento (13th Ann)Mary Casanova (3rd Ann)

SUNDAY, March 18th - 5th Sunday of Lent7:30 A.M. Carolyn Dougherty

John & Helen Oexle9:30 A.M. Joseph M. Peterson Anna Peters

Veronica & Walter Mugavin Johnny Castillo 11:00 A.M. Maria Sagonigro Linda Giordano MONDAY, March 19th - Feast of St. Joseph

9:00 A.M. Josephine Fazio Joseph Boyle12:05 P.M. Mary Salko

Deceased & Living Members of Salko Family

TUESDAY, March 20th - 9:00 A.M. Diane Baciewicz

12:05 P.M. Rosie Kowalski

WEDNESDAY, March 21st - 9:00 A.M. Charles Sarkis, Sr.

12:05 P.M. Patricia Cooney

THURSDAY, March 22nd - 9:00 A.M. Rosie Kowalski

12:05 P.M. Diane Baciewicz

FRIDAY, March 23rd - St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 9:00 A.M. Richard Finkle (38th Ann) Jane Werner

12:05 P.M. People of the Parish

SATURDAY, - March 24th - Blessed Oscar Romero9:00 A.M. Mary Palumbo

SATURDAY, March 24th- Vigil Palm Sunday5:30 P.M. Sophie Puskar (40th Ann) Mary Natale

Stephen & Regina Tibus John Yavorski, Sr. (44th Ann)John LoBello (1st Ann)

SUNDAY, March 25th - Palm Sunday7:30 A.M. Eugenio Piasentin9:30 A.M. Anna Peters

Rose KowalskiFrank Minerowicz, Jr.

11:00 A.M. John LoBello (1st Ann)Patricia CooneyMartin T. Keating, Jr.(5th Ann)

GOD’S GIFT FOR GIFTING

March 4th $ 7, 796. 00 Last Year $ 9, 360. 15

March 11th $ 7, 806. 00 Last Year $ 8, 546. 00

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for March“Support for Persecuted Christians” -

That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayersand material help of the whole Church.

PRAYING THE ROSARYAll are invited to join us each morning at 8:35AM,before the 9AM Mass Monday-Saturday to pray theRosary together as one family. Please join us.

ADDITIONAL DAILY MASS IN LENT AT OLMBeginning on Thursday, February 15th andcontinuing throughout the weekdays of Lent, dailyMass will be celebrated at 9AM & 12:05PM in OLM’sChapel. The addition of the 12:05PM Mass will

enable more of our parishioners and employees of our localbusinesses to participate in the Lenten journey by attendingliturgy daily at OLM in preparation for Easter, April 1st.

2018 MASS BOOK OPENThere are many ways to remember a loved onehere at OLM Parish Family. One way is to havetheir name mentioned during the MassIntentions at the weekend masses in theChurch or the daily masses in the Chapel. The

2018 Mass Book is now open and there are still a number ofmasses available, but they do fill up quickly Please contactthe Rectory at 973-887-0050 or email olmchwhip@aol.com

CRS RICE BOWCatholic Relief Services’ “Rice Bowl” apart of OLM’s Lenten program, is a wayto encounter Jesus through others,especially through the most vulnerable in

our world. Rice Bowls are available at the doors of the church.Please be sure to take one home and use the easy and funresources to deepen your family’s Lenten experience. Yourprayers, fasting and almsgiving this Lenten season will helpCRS continue to provide life-saving assistance in nearly 100countries. Please return either to the Rectory or at one of themasses beginning with Palm Sunday

Thursday 03/22/18 Friday 03/23/18 Saturday 03/24/18 Sunday 03/25/18

9AM & 12:05Mass ChapelLenten Scripture7PM PC

9AM & 12:05 Mass ChapelStations of the Cross7PM in Chapel

Palm Cross OrderPick-up in Parish Ctr3-5PM or after 5:30 MassBlood PressuresLoaves & Fishes

Palm SundayPalm Cross Order Pick UpCalendar RaffleBlood PressuresLoaves & Fishes

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

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

Giuseppa Casarrubea, Connor Davey, Pat Conforti, Agnes Ryan, Kip Dangler, Charles Realmonte, Raye,

Linda Ann Celeste, John Strumolo, Sr, Cara Coughlin, Emma Carothers, Joseph Mascia, James Giannetti, Stella,

Colton Ford Petronaci, John Lenox, Jimmy Hark,Patrick J. Asay Jr, William Bulman, Susan Nicoll, Mike,

Audrey Sherry, Marylou Perrini, Michelle White, Chris Surrago, Richard Virgil, Ann Granziel, Paul Comerford, Justin T.,

Angel Lamontagne, Beverly Fresco, Neal Spickert-Fulton,Generoso Giesullo, Arlene Gentile, Anita & Armando Geroldi,

Christine McGarry, Theresa Pentz,, Ann-Marie Andre,Mackenzie Cunningham, John Cordova, Bob Flieger,

Jean Marie Petrino, Michael Rado, Elaine Gieger, Marie,Peter D’Alessio, Jessica Hermans, Anthony LaFerrara,Dolores Williams, Belarmino Viegas, Michael Albano,

Megan Fennie, John Yacat, Lucille PizzichielloPeter Manning and Mark Kearney

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

Please pray for those buried in St. Mary’s Cemeteryand for those who have died especially Diane Baciewicz,

Fr. Bruce Tomlinson, O.F.M.Cap

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

in our homeland, and in our Church

PALM CROSS FUNDRAISEROLM will hold a Palm Cross Saleas a fundraiser to purchase a newkeyboard for our Chapel. Eachcross is 24"H x 12"W and includesa purple bow and 2 lilies. Advance orders only. Order formscan be found at the doors of theChurch. Deadline to order is3/19. You may pick up your orderthe following weekend at theparish center on Saturday or

before/after any of the masses that weekend March 24/25.Each cross is $10 and must be paid in full with your order form.Please pay by check made out to Our Lady of Mercy - in thenote section please write Palm Cross Fundraiser. If you haveany questions or need further info, please contact Lisa at 973-887-0767 or Lisa.Dempsey@ourladyofmercyparish.com .Orders may be placed in an envelope marked “Palm CrossFundraiser” and dropped off at the Rectory NO LATER thenMon 3/19. If before/after 9AM-3PM, please put in mail slot offront door.. Please help us raise the funds for thiskeyboard, which is desperately needed. Thank you foryour generosity and support.

LITURGY CORNERSo here we approach the last days of Lent. If youhaven’t been able to attend Stations of the Cross,don’t worry, we still have 2 more you can attend.The 14 Stations of the Cross are the story of

Jesus’ passion and death. Traditionally, they are prayed duringLent and on Good Friday. A reason the Stations of the Crosscan be a powerful prayer is that Jesus’ story of struggle anddeath is the story of every human being - child or adult. Whohasn’t been condemned or blamed unjustly for something, asJesus was in the first station? Who hasn’t been helped by thekindness of another, as Jesus was when Veronica wiped hisface or Simon carried his cross? We all have fallen and we allhave gotten up - sometimes stronger for the fall andsometimes more hurt and tired because of it. Most important,though, the Stations of the Cross offer us the finale of Jesus’story when we’re still in the middle of our own. The Stationsbring us to Jesus’ resurrection - a reminder that we are movingtoward new life as well. Please join us this Friday at 7PM inthe Chapel and on Good Friday in the Church.

FAITH AT HOMEThe reality of death is an inescapable horizon onour lives. For people of faith, it does not

occasion despair but sober reflection and a summons tounderstand in faith the promise of eternal life andResurrection, which the Lord Jesus offers us. Adults: How does the prospect of dying shift the waythat I view my life today? How can it draw me intodeeper faith? Children: How can I stay connected withpeople who have died and gone to God? A FamilyPerspective: Jesus' promise of eternal life is a centralelement of our Catholic faith. Our Gospel todayinvites us to acknowledge Jesus' power over death,evidenced in the raising of Lazarus, and to anticipateJesus' conquering of death once and for all in His deathand Resurrection. We sometimes use examples fromnature to help describe this mystery of our faith. Jesushimself talked about the seed that dies when planted inthe ground in order to produce new life. Using thatimage and others, we find hope and confidence inJesus, the Resurrection and the life.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONFeeling a nudge to grow closer to God? Looking forsomeone who can accompany you on your spiritualjourney? Majella LoBello (Deacon Vinny's wife) is

going through the process of becoming a spiritual director andis offering this service. If you have any questions pleasecontact her at 973-738-9542 or email mvlobello@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM3/18 “CYO End of Year Dinner & Awards” in Parish Ctr;3/19 “Lenten Penance Service” 7PM in Church; 6/20OLM’s “13th Annual Golf Outing” at Farmstead CountryClub, Lafayette $100pp

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS3/30 “Soup Dinner” 4-7:30 PM Parish Ctr.

RELIGIOUS FORMATIONRF Sessions will resume Sun 4/8 & Tues 4/10.Please feel free to contact us at the emails

below for any question or for more info: K-8th olmRF@ourladyofmercyparish.com 9th & 10th olmConfirmation@ourladyofmercyparish.com

As part of their preparation for First Eucharist, thefollowing children and their families will present the gifts atthe following liturgies this weekend

5:30 Daniel Ventura9:30 Luke Williams

OLM 201 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEOur Spring Calendar Raffle has begun! Winningtickets are drawn after the 9:30 AM Mass in the

foyer. You could be one of the lucky winners! Remember,there are still 75 chances to win, plus you can become amultiple winner too! Remember: YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Sunday Sandy Gabo $100Monday Eleanor Loia $ 50Tuesday Bill Kuehner $ 50Wednesday James McClain $ 50Thursday Denise Michalowski $ 50Friday Ann Colarusso $ 50Saturday Gen Nicastro $ 500

FISH & CHIP DINNERThe American Legion Post #155,Whippany, will hold it’s annual Fish & ChipDinner, catered by Argyles Restaurant onFri Mar 30th. Take out dinners are availablefrom 5-6PM. A sit down dinner is also

available from 6-7:30PM. Tickets are $15pp and should bepurchased by 3/28 at the American Legion. For more infocall 973-884-2494.

LENTEN MASS SERIESDeepen your Lenten journey by joiningAssumption Church in Morristown eachTuesday evening during Lent at 7PM for areflective Mass (no music), where they willhave a guest priest presiding and preaching.

We are very grateful to have the following priestsparticipating is this series: March 20th Rev. Brain Quinn -Pastor, St. Francis De Sales, Vernon and March 27th Msgr. Geno Sylva

OLM/ND CYO UPDATECongratulations to all the teams whoparticipated in the 2017-2018Paterson Diocese CYO Season. Weespecially congratulate our OLM/ND

JVG(5th grade) that won the Upper Morris County CYO NITChampionship defeating Sacred Heart, Rockaway and finishingthe season at 11-0. Congratulations to Coaches Paul Clarke,Peter Maes, Jason Mack, Padraic Bucci. Players: GabrielleBarnett, Brooke Bucci, Shannon Clarke, Zoe Eagan, RaelynFurey, Taylor Gasparine, Molly Mack, Hailey Maes, AlessandraMiddleton, Kathleen Shannon

40 DAYS FOR LIFEPlease join us for 40 Days for Life as we peacefullypray outside of Planned Parenthood in Morristown,196 Speedwell Avenue. We pray for all those who

have created a child, for each life is a joyous gift from God. Pleasecome singularly or in groups, to pray or meditate. If you wish toregister for particular hours please visit 40 Days for Life andregister for the Morristown vigil or call 973-933-2800 or email us at44LifeUS@gmail.com

LENTEN BLESSING BAGSOLM’s Health Ministry would like to include you inits Lenten Program this year. We will beassembling “Blessing Bags” for the residents ofCare One and Arden Courts in Whippany. These

bags will contain essentials that the patients have expressed adesire to obtain. We will be presenting the bags at the end of Lent.Between the two facilities, there are 120 residents. We are askingyou to donate the following toiletries, so that we may preparethese bags. There will be boxes at each entrance of the Church,for you to place your donations. We are in need of travel sizeitems. Items needed are: shampoo & conditioner, toothbrushes,toothpaste, hand sanitizer, tissue packs, mouthwash, lip balm,soap/body wash, body lotion. No food items can be included, dueto dietary restrictions for many of the residents. All gifts must bereceived by March 18th. If you wish to give a monetary donation tobe used to purchase the items, simply enclose in an envelopemarked “Blessing Bags” and drop it in the collection basket or atthe rectory. In the spirit of the Lenten season, we anticipate thatthis project will be a huge success. May God bless you for yourgenerosity.

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALSWe are accepting donations for Easter flowersagain this year. The flowers will be used todecorate the Church and Chapel. If you would liketo give a donation for this purpose, either fill out theenvelope in your Easter packet or fill out the formbelow and return it with our donation either in the

collection basket or rectory by Apr 1st. Please print/type clearly.If you need additional room, please attach this to a separatepaper.

Donated by: ___________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________

In Memory of: _________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Dear Friends,

This week we had better luck since it didn't snow that much. However, it is still messy from theprevious storms. There is another tree down by the Chapel but thank God our beautiful and historicChapel wasn’t affected by it. I have to admit that we were lucky here at the Church and at theRectory. We didn’t lose power and the damage wasn’t significant. However, these storms become anexpensive ordeal. It takes time, effort and money to bring things back to normal. The biggest problemis that many parishioners have to stay home for their safety and the attendance on those badweather weekends is very light. Therefore, so are our collections. I would like to suggest to those ofyou who have the ability to join our “Online Giving” method of contribution to be part of this wonderfulway to support our Parish. I know many people are not good with computers, but there are manywho can do this and our Online Giving participation is still low. It is easier and you will be able tosupport our Parish no matter the weather or wherever you are, in the cold winter of New Jersey orhaving a great time in the warmth of Florida.

The countdown continues! Now there is one week left to welcome Holy Week. We began ourchildren's confessions. Last Sunday we did 3rd -5th grade and this Sunday we are doing 9th and 10th

graders from the Confirmation Program. Also on Tuesday the 20th we will finish with the TuesdayProgram 3rd- 5th at 4:00PM and 6th-8th at 7:00PM. We really enjoy these honest and innocentconfessions. May God bless our children and increase their faith in Him.

Last Saturday we celebrated the First Communion Retreat and I have already received somefeedback about how good it was for the parents and the children. Even some of the little ones havemade very positive comments. I am very happy our children enjoyed it. I can’t wait until we can givethem Communion and see how they long to receive Jesus in their little hands.

On Sunday we also had our retreat for the Confirmation Program. The teens were discussing picking their names for Confirmation. The discussion ended up talking about becoming a Saintthemselves and some of them seemed surprised. Probably they never thought about it before. Thetruth is that we all are called to become Saints of God. I know there is a long way to go yet, but wecannot give up trying. The Saints were ordinary people who did the right thing before God andothers. Having said that, I think we still have an opportunity.

Just a quick reminder about the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 7:00PM, those who haveattended are very happy. It is another chance to pray and meditate about the Passion of the Lord onhis way to the Cross. The Stations during Holy Week will be at 8:00PM at the Church instead of theChapel.

The “Welcome Home to Healing Program” has come to its end. Next Monday March 19th we will haveour Penance Service at the Church at 7:00PM. All are invited to come for confessions if you haven’tdone so yet. Let’s prepare ourselves to celebrate the Greatest Feast of our Faith, the Resurrection ofthe Lord.

May God bless you all,

Fr. Roberto

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