Our Mission - WE, the people of Our Lady of Consolation Parish guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the

Eucharist, pledge to continue the mission of Jesus Christ who announced the reign of God. We accept His challenge

to proclaim the Good News of salvation that Jesus, the Christ, died for us, and in Him we have life to the fullest

measure. We seek to live as He lived, in service to others, building a community of faith and hope, with God’s grace

as our strength and the peace of Christ our heart’s desire. A Parishioner is - one who is registered and participates

in the liturgical life of the parish and demonstrates their support, as reflected in the Parish Mission Statement, by

completing and fulfilling an annual Stewardship Commitment of Time, Talent and Treasure.

A Message of Hope

The Wisemen were seekers of knowledge in a world where the physical sciences were unknown. It is easy to dismiss such seekers by thinking of them as astrologers or magicians, but that would be wrong. Much of what we call WISDOM LITERATURE in the Old Testament was written by people like them who were trying to figure out the human condition and the meaning of life.

It is strange that for all of our modern knowledge we are still trying to figure those things out. One look at the world today tells us that we have miles to go in doing just that. If we have gained so much wisdom about our world and ourselves, how is it that starvation, violence, poverty and yes - even loneliness still haunts us.

The Wisemen of scripture probably knew they would never find all the answers, but in the Christ child they saw a solution to most of the problems that plague human kind. We don’t need the wisdom that the Wisemen were seeking, but we do need the Christ that they found for in Him wisdom and grace come together. With God’s grace and the wisdom of Jesus Christ no problem is insurmountable, but as God the Father reminds us, who speaks of the Israelites in the Old Testament, our hearts must be opened to Jesus the Savior.

May the grace of God and the wisdom of our Lord guide us, and our parish, in the New Year… May we be a source of blessing and hope to the world!

Pastor

PARISH CENTER OFFICE: MAIN #: 973-839-3444 FAX # 973-839-9695 OPEN MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON FRIDAY.

MINISTRY CENTER OFFICE: MAIN #: 973-839-2323 FAX #: 973-616-5379 OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Mass Intentions for January 8 thru January 12, 2020

Intention for: Requested by:

Wed (1/8) 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish

Thur. (1/9) 8:00 a.m. Joe Bores A Friend

Friday (1/10) 8:00 a.m. Memorial Mass*

Sat. (1/11) 5:00 p.m. Jean Konecny Frances Arrington Harper

Joan Konecny Pat & Rob Moore

Sunday (1/12) 8:00 a.m. Bud Palmer Frank Migliaccio

A Friend A Friend

10:00 a.m. Nelda Burke Don Buell

Family A Friend

12:00 p.m. Scott Bammer A Friend

*Friday Memorial Mass at 8:00 a.m. for January: Father Cassian Miles O.F.M., Father Vincent Grogan O.F.M., Msgr. John Ryan, Amelia Sowa, Edward & Margaret Earles

Friday Memorial Masses are said in memory of your loved one every Friday during the month you request. If you would like a Friday Memorial Mass for a particular month, please stop by the Parish Center.

a time to be healed…. Dave Parry, Don Neuschaefer, Ann Kelly, Joe Piazza, Kevin O’Leary, Gary Marchese Jr., Father Eugene Boland, Sister Joanne Kokosinski, Donnie Stokem, Elizabeth Mattaliano, Jay La Russo, Joan

Fitzpatrick, A.T. Frerichs, Anne Looney, Barbara DeSantis, Barbara Lopez, Marilyn Lane, Joyce Connor, Ray Jelliffe, Tom Olivo, Richard Johnson, Helen Nelson, Fr. Andrew Struzzieri, Edward Cutler, June Polidoro, Nick Roepke, Nancy Caggiano, Kevin Ward, Dorothy Nardi, Jerome Wicker, Linda Krauskopf, Jerry McKinley, Kiera Saunders, Neil Ascione

If you would like the name/names of a loved one listed here please call the Parish Center at (973) 839-3444 X 122. Names will remain on the list for a period of 1 month and then will be removed. If you would like us to continue to pray for your loved one, you must call us back and we will add the name/names back in for an additional month.

a time to die …. Christopher D. Carrino The Sanctuary Lamp… is burning for the month of January for the Intentions of Harriette Peters.

OLC WELCOMES ITS NEW PARISHIONERS FOR DECEMBER 2019 Ms. Michele De Vito

De Vito Family; Matthew & Catherine Ms. Linda Albanse & Mr. Patrick Mc Govern

Meluso Family; Peter, Christina & Alice Mr. Brian Castorina & Mr. Juan Bonilla

THE

DONATION

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For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

Weekly Calendar

Sunday Jan. 5

Blood Pressure Screening in Church 8:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Monday Jan. 6

Rosary in MC Chapel – 7:40 a.m. Communion Service in MC Chapel – 8:00 a.m. Senior Activities – Cards & Games 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center

Amity Club Meeting Ministry Center - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday Jan. 7

Rosary in MC Chapel – 7:40 a.m. Communion Service in MC Chapel – 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Jan. 8

Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m. Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.

Thursday Jan. 9

Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m. Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.

Friday Jan. 10

Rosary in MC Chapel - 7:40 a.m. Mass in MC Chapel - 8:00 a.m.

RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST AT HOME: If a family member or someone you know is recuperating from a hospital stay or is temporarily or permanently homebound and would like a visit and/or to receive Holy Communion, we are willing to respond. Please let us know your situation by calling Harriette Peters at 973-839-8472.

For those of you who contribute to the Sunday offertory by check and do not use envelopes; we ask that you please write your parishioner number in the memo portion of your check. This would be a tremendous help to those who record contributions and we thank you for your cooperation.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES: If you do not receive your printed offertory envelopes, please contact Joe Donnelly, Director of Stewardship, at 973-839-3444 X 117.

YOUNG ADULTS OF WORKING AGE, LIVING AT HOME: Please register independently of your parents. This will enable us to assist at times of requests for sponsorship of Baptism, Confirmation or Matrimony.

ELECTRONIC GIVING: Electronic Giving is a much appreciated and increasingly important way of ensuring your parish support. It’s easy, safe and convenient, especially when you are away from the parish, or unable to be at Mass. You can make appropriate arrangements with your financial institution or contact our Business Manager, Elena Walsh by phone at 973-839-6020 or by

e-mail at e.walsh@olcchurch.com. If you are currently participating in our Electronic Giving program, please remember to update your credit card information if your card has been changed or has expired.

Stewardship

“A Way of Life”

December 29, 2019 Weekly Offertory……………………… $ 9,103.00 Loose Cash………………………………. 1,239.00 Direct Deposit*…………………..…... 0.00 Total……………………….…………. $ 10,342.00

*1st and 15th of Month Only

Fiscal Year 7/1/19 - 6/30/20 Collections – Fiscal Year to Date… $ 379,838.14

Budget figures for the 2019-2020 fiscal year have not yet been finalized. When they are available we will resume publishing them.

Memorials

SANCTUARY LAMP DEDICATION: The Sanctuary Lamp, located near the tabernacle, is a symbol of the “light of Christ”. Your contribution for this “light” can be dedicated in honor of a loved one. The donation is $10.00 a week or $40.00 a month. EUCHARISTIC BREAD & WINE: Each week we come together as a parish family to share the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. This donation is a special way to remember a birthday, anniversary or other special event. The donation is $25.00 a week or $100.00 a month. MEMORIAL CANDLE & PLAQUE FOR ST. JUDE OR THE BLESSED MOTHER: In memory of a loved one or as a special devotion, you may dedicate a candle and plaque. The donation is $100.00 for one year. MEMORIAL GARDEN PLAQUE & PERPETUAL REMEMBRANCE: In memory of a loved one, place a plaque on our garden memorial. A one-time donation is $250.00.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

Christmas Collection (Includes Flowers and Music)

Received to Date…………………. $ 45,084.00 Budgeted Amount………………. 46,500.00 Surplus(Deficit)…..…………. $ ( 1,416.00)

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Youth Group 2ND YEAR CONFIRMATION PROGRAM: 2nd year Confirmation session, Sunday, January 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Important Confirmation paperwork will be sent home! If able, please donate Hershey Bars (6 multipack or Jumbo) Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate or Almond and $3 to Build another Home in Ecuador. (SNOW DATE: 3/22/20). 1ST YEAR CONFIRMATION PROGRAM: 1st year Confirmation session, Sunday, January 12th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If able, please donate Hershey Bars (6 multipack or Jumbo) Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate or Almond and $3 to Build another Home in Ecuador. (SNOW DATE: 3/22/20). WHAT IS A PEER MINISTER? A member of a group of high school teens who are trained to be the role models and leaders of various parts of our Youth Ministry Program; as team members for our Youth Retreats, planners and leaders of our Youth Group and someone who contributes feedback and new ideas to our program. If you're already so involved here at OLC, becoming a Peer Minister will not be a time-consuming commitment. We meet once a month on a Wednesday night for an hour. Your role changes at our youth activities from participant to leader. Please consider joining us! It's a great leadership activity to add to college resumes and scholarship applications! Must be in our Confirmation program or already Confirmed. PEER MINISTRY LOCK-IN RETREAT: Want to become a Peer Minister? Already a Peer Minister and wish to continue? You must attend our Peer Ministry Training “Lock-In Retreat” on Sunday, January 26th from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. We’ll have dinner together, do many fun confidence and team building activities, learn communication skills, group dynamics and leadership skills that will help you to become Peer Leaders. 9th - 12th graders only. Registration/Peer Ministry Applications to follow. (SNOW DATE: 2/8/20). YOUTH GROUP “MOVIE NIGHT”: Our Youth Group is planning a Trip to Preakness Bow Tie Cinema on Tuesday, January 28th. Showtime TBD. $7 Super Tuesday admission ($5 bucket of popcorn.) Counts as

a Youth Group activity! 6th - 12th graders and adults welcomed! SERVICE PROJECT - NIGHT TO SHINE: Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a magical PROM experience for those 14 & older with special needs. Our local event is on Friday, February 7, 2020, at St. Francis in Haskell. Volunteers must be in high school or older and attend a training session in January 2020. You need to get dressed for a PROM! PROM date “Buddies” need to show your love and accompany/assist your assigned guest at the PROM. You will sit with your guest during dinner, dance together and take them to all of the specialty stations. MUST REGISTER RIGHT AWAY for 6 hours of service!! Google: 2020 NTS Volunteer Registration: St. Francis. Then RSVP to Laura also: 201-264-6408! SERVICE PROJECT - PIZZA WITH BISHOP: Males in high school are needed to represent OLC for “Pizza Night with the Bishop” on Monday, February 3rd, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at DePaul High School. 2 hours of service for attending. Register: vocations@patersondiocese.org and RSVP to Laura also at 201-264-6408 YOUTH MINISTRY WISH LIST: White & color 8 ½ x 11 copier paper!

Religious Education

2ND GRADE PARENT MEETING Wednesday, January 15TH @ 7:00 P.M.

Fr. Mike and I will meet with parents to discuss the Sacraments of First Penance & First Communion. This meeting is for parents only.

STORY SUNDAY

January 19th @ 10:00 Mass

Children are welcome and encouraged to sit up front for this Mass.

NO CCD CLASS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

Ministries/Activities

A Tradition…

Blessing of Homes on the Feast of the Epiphany

The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings—Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar—at the crib

of Jesus. Tradition calls them “wise men” for their wisdom in seeking the Savior; magi who studied the stars and were led to the child, and “Kings” for the gifts they brought. Their visit from the East reveals Jesus as Savior for

the whole world. To commemorate this event we bless the doorways of our homes, realizing that the Lord is the honored guest in our homes. With the chalk write over the doorway…“20+C+M+B+20”. Blessed chalk and the prayer are available at the entrances of the church.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: The next blood pressure screening will take place in CHURCH in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word room from 8:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020

THE AMITY CLUB of OLC will hold its next meeting on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the OLC Ministry Center. All women of the parish are invited.

OUR NEXT MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON JANUARY 18th & 19th

January Food Focus Dinty Moore, Jelly, and Condiments

Our monthly food collection will be distributed to the Wayne Interfaith Network (WIN) Food Pantry serving working families, the disabled, and seniors who are hungry – neighbors helping neighbors. This month we would appreciate receiving Dinty Moore, jelly (all flavors) and condiments (ketchup, mustard & mayonnaise). Please bring the designated items to church ONLY on the above designated collection date. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Diocesan News

2019 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL “FOR I WAS HUNGRY...”

If you have not yet responded to the 2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, there is still time to do so since the 2019 Appeal funds ministries and programs through the end of the diocesan fiscal year on June 30, 2020. Your gift is a great blessing and valued so we can serve Christ by serving his people. For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2019appeal.org.

Community News

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL A GIFT TO THE PEOPLE OF WAYNE

Children spend most of their time in the classroom, and at IHM our class sizes allow personal attention by our caring teachers to help your child do better when they need help in a particular subject. Our classrooms are places to learn in and develop skills to help them lead and succeed. They are places where respect, teamwork and friendship grow and flourish. We wear uniforms because they show that school is a responsibility to be taken seriously. They keep the focus on learning, not on discussing fashion and comparing outfits. Students support each other through a unique buddy system where older students are paired with our younger students in a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Students love our buddy system! IHM School is a K - 8 Catholic school serving Wayne Township and the surrounding communities, with a separate preschool, SMALL BLESSINGS, for three and four year olds offering flexible days and hours. For further information call 973-694-1225.

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL COMEDY NIGHT – SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH

Holy Spirit will be hosting their 9th Annual Comedy Night at The Holy Spirit School Parish Center – 330 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock, NJ 07440. Enjoy a night of laughter featuring RICHIE BYRNE & JOSEPH ANTHONY! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. Tickets purchased by January 10th are $25.00 each. Tickets purchased after January 10th will be $30.00 each. Coffee and dessert are included. Feel free to bring you own food, beer, wine, soda or any other beverage of your choice to have at your table. For tickets call Holy Spirit School at 973-835-5680 (during school hours) or you may call or text 862-228-3430 evenings and weekends. Only adults 21 and older will be permitted. This is a reserved seating event. If purchasing tickets separately, please let us know the party you would like to be seated with at time of purchasing tickets. All proceeds will benefit the graduating 8th grade students of Holy Spirit School.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.olcparish.org.

***Help Wanted***

***No Experience Required***

Working hands are needed to help a family attain their dream. Paterson

Habitat for Humanity creates home opportunities for families with

limited income. Our parish helps in building decent, safe, affordable

homes that are energy efficient, environmentally responsible, and

economical to maintain. Join us as we continue to revitalize

neighborhoods by building hope with homes.

Meet at the Parish Center at 7:30 a.m. and return about 2:00 p.m.

Look forward to and count on your participation.

Must Contact:

Paul Hering: phcowboys08@aol.com or (973) 305-8023

at least two weeks in advance build