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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 1200 pm One preparation session is required for first time parents Parents should register by calling the Parish Office after the childrsquos birth

Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of the Lordrsquos Forgiveness is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 500 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 bull WH I P P A N Y N J 0 7 9 8 1

Served By Reverend Roberto Amador

Administrator olmchwhipaolcom

Reverend Milton Camargo Parochial Vicar

frmiltonourladyofmercyparishcom

Vincent LoBello Deacon DeaconVinnyourladyofmercyparishcom

Kamil Kiszka Transitional Deacon

Reverend Francis Duffy Weekend Assistant

Lisa Dempsey Pastoral Associate LisaDempseyourladyofmercyparishcom

Lynda Asea Parish Secretary olmchwhipaolcom

Edwin Peterson Trustee

Carmen Blandino Parish Council President Ministries

Altar Linens Debbie Finn 973-464-9035 olmAltarLinensourladyofmercyparishcom

Altar Servers Coordinator Fr Milton Camargo 973-887-0050 frmiltonourladyofmercyparishcom

Extraordinary Ministers Coordinators Kathy Dittrick 973-428-4996 amp Marilyn Kuehner 973-386-1742 olmEMourladyofmercyparishcom

Health Ministry Coordinators Marlene Peterson amp Kathy Dittrick 973-428-4996 olmHealthMinistryourladyofmercyparishcom

Martha amp Mary Ministry Patti Cobane 973-386-1393 amp Anne Roda-Farrell 973-884-2969 moserkingverizonnet

Ministers of the Word Coordinators Rose Prisco 973-884-2702 amp Kim Gigantino 973-463-0327 olmLectorsourladyofmercyparishcom

Music Ministry Lisa Dempsey 973-887-0767 olmMusicMinistryourladyofmercyparishcom

Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator Janet Dodge 973-887-2583 janleedodyahoocom

UsherMinisters Coordinator John Guido 973-769-2528 olmUshersourladyofmercyparishcom

Rectory amp St Maryrsquos

Cemetery Office 9 Parsippany Road Whippany NJ 07981 Rectory Office is open from 900 am - 300 pm Monday - Friday Phone 973-887-0050 Fax 973-887-0991 E-Mail olmchwhipaolcom Web wwwourladyofmercyparishcom

The Lordrsquos Day Saturday Evening

530 pm Sunday Morning

730 930 amp 1100 am Weekdays 900 am 1205 pm

Saturday Morning 900 am (Novena)

Holy Day Eve 530 pm (Church)

Holy Days 630 am amp 1205 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 olmRFourladyofmercyparishcom

9th amp 10th Grade HS Confirmation Program Coordinator-------------------------------- Deacon Vincent amp Majella LoBello Email olmConfirmationourladyofmercyparishcom

We Invite you to CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST ONhellip

Sunday 030418 Monday 030518 Tuesday 030618 Wednesday 030718

4th Sunday of LentCalendar Raffle3PM ACIES MassOur Lady of the Lake Sparta

9AM amp 1205 Mass ChapelCYO 6-930 PCWelcome Home to Healing 7-830 PMChapel

9AM amp 1205 Mass Chapel 9AM amp 1205 Mass Chapel

Adult Choir 7PM PC

MARCH 04 2018THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

SATURDAY March 3rd - Vigil 3rd Sunday of Lent530 PM Shirley Smiecinski Charles Natale

SUNDAY March 4th - 3rd Sunday of Lent730 AM Robert Steven amp Patty Thompson

Deceased Members of the Guerin Family930 AM Frank Glackin (54th Ann)

Mary Rupp (35th Ann)Veronica amp Walter MugavinValentine Lento (15th Ann)

1100 AM Frank Manganelli (2nd Ann) MONDAY March 5th -

900 AM People of the Parish1205 PM Betty Puleo

TUESDAY March 6th - 900 AM Josephine Fazio (8th Ann)

1205 PM Theresa McGinty (8th Ann)

WEDNESDAY March 7th- St Perpetua amp St Felicity900 AM Anna Cera

Anna Trezza1205 PM Jimmy Nesor (28th Ann)

THURSDAY March 8th - St John of God 900 AM People of the Parish

1205 PM People of the Parish

FRIDAY March 9th - St Frances of Rome 900 AM People of the Parish

1205 PM People of the Parish

SATURDAY - March 10th -900 AM Robert Augelli (6th Ann)

SATURDAY March 10th- Vigil 4th Sunday of Lent530 PM Angelo Biunno

Cesare Caprio

SUNDAY March 11th - 4th Sunday of Lent730 AM Peter amp Lois DrsquoAlliessi

Michael SorresseVenancio Camargo (1st Ann)

930 AM Virginia TraceyGina Lagonigro

1100 AM Assunta LessGiuseppe Fazio (37th Ann)

GODrsquoS GIFT FOR GIFTING

February 25th $ 7 015 00 Last Year $ 8 249 00

Pope Francisrsquo Prayer Intention for MarchldquoSupport for Persecuted Christiansrdquo -

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 835AMbefore 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 amp 1205PM in OLMrsquosChapel The addition of the 1205PM 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 olmchwhipaolcom

WELCOME HOME TO HEALING

Welcome Home to Healingis adiocesan initiative that invites

all Catholics to experience the grace of the Sacrament ofReconciliation Confession is a wonderful opportunity to setaside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord from Feb19th - Mar 19th from 7-830 PM at every Catholic Church in theDiocese of Paterson Donrsquo be afraid Information on how toreceive the sacrament will be provided Ask the priest to helpyou (Ours will be held in the Chapel) Experience the graciousmercy of God wwwWelcomeHomeToHealingorg

Sunday 030418 Monday 030518 Tuesday 030618 Wednesday 030718

4th Sunday of LentCalendar Raffle3PM ACIES MassOur Lady of the Lake Sparta

9AM amp 1205 Mass ChapelCYO 6-930 PCWelcome Home to Healing 7-830 PMChapel

9AM amp 1205 Mass Chapel 9AM amp 1205 Mass Chapel

Adult Choir 7PM PC

MARCH 04 2018THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

SATURDAY March 3rd - Vigil 3rd Sunday of Lent530 PM Shirley Smiecinski Charles Natale

SUNDAY March 4th - 3rd Sunday of Lent730 AM Robert Steven amp Patty Thompson

Deceased Members of the Guerin Family930 AM Frank Glackin (54th Ann)

Mary Rupp (35th Ann)Veronica amp Walter MugavinValentine Lento (15th Ann)

1100 AM Frank Manganelli (2nd Ann) MONDAY March 5th -

900 AM People of the Parish1205 PM Betty Puleo

TUESDAY March 6th - 900 AM Josephine Fazio (8th Ann)

1205 PM Theresa McGinty (8th Ann)

WEDNESDAY March 7th- St Perpetua amp St Felicity900 AM Anna Cera

Anna Trezza1205 PM Jimmy Nesor (28th Ann)

THURSDAY March 8th - St John of God 900 AM People of the Parish

1205 PM People of the Parish

FRIDAY March 9th - St Frances of Rome 900 AM People of the Parish

1205 PM People of the Parish

SATURDAY - March 10th -900 AM Robert Augelli (6th Ann)

SATURDAY March 10th- Vigil 4th Sunday of Lent530 PM Angelo Biunno

Cesare Caprio

SUNDAY March 11th - 4th Sunday of Lent730 AM Peter amp Lois DrsquoAlliessi

Michael SorresseVenancio Camargo (1st Ann)

930 AM Virginia TraceyGina Lagonigro

1100 AM Assunta LessGiuseppe Fazio (37th Ann)

GODrsquoS GIFT FOR GIFTING

February 25th $ 7 015 00 Last Year $ 8 249 00

Pope Francisrsquo Prayer Intention for MarchldquoSupport for Persecuted Christiansrdquo -

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 835AMbefore 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 amp 1205PM in OLMrsquosChapel The addition of the 1205PM 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 olmchwhipaolcom

WELCOME HOME TO HEALING

Welcome Home to Healingis adiocesan initiative that invites

all Catholics to experience the grace of the Sacrament ofReconciliation Confession is a wonderful opportunity to setaside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord from Feb19th - Mar 19th from 7-830 PM at every Catholic Church in theDiocese of Paterson Donrsquo be afraid Information on how toreceive the sacrament will be provided Ask the priest to helpyou (Ours will be held in the Chapel) Experience the graciousmercy of God wwwWelcomeHomeToHealingorg

Thursday 030818 Friday 030918 Saturday 031018 Sunday 031118

9AM amp 1205Mass ChapelALCS 6-8PM PCLenten Scripture7PM PC

9AM amp 1205 Mass ChapelStations of the Cross7PM in Chapel

First EucharistRetreat 3-5PM in theParish Ctr2nd GrChildren amp Parents

4th Sunday of LentCoffee AndCalendar RaffleRF 930 - 1045AM9th amp 10th Gr Retreat11AM Girl Scout Mass

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

A Time to HealPray 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 Joe S Joseph Mascia James Giannetti

Stella Colton Ford Petronaci John Lenox Jimmy HarkPatrick 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-FultonGeneroso Giesullo Arlene Gentile Anita amp Armando Geroldi

Christine McGarry Theresa Pentz Ann-Marie AndreMackenzie Cunningham John Cordova Bob Flieger

Jean Marie Petrino Michael Rado Elaine Gieger MariePeter DrsquoAlessio Jessica Hermans Anthony LaFerraraDolores Williams Belarmino Viegas Michael Albano

Megan Fennie John Yacat Lucille Pizzichielloand Peter Manning

A Time to DiePray for the dead

Please pray for those buried in St Maryrsquos Cemeteryand for those who have died especially

Anna Muraca and Rose Kowalski

A Time for PeacePray 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 24H x 12W and includesa purple bow and 2 lilies Advance orders only Order formscan be found at the doors of theChurch Deadline to order is 318You may pick up your order thefollowing weekend at the parishcenter on Saturday or beforeafter

any of the masses that weekend March 2425 Each cross is$10 and must be paid in full with your order form Please payby check made out to Our Lady of Mercy - in the note sectionplease write Palm Cross Fundraiser If you have any questionsor need further info please contact Lisa at 973-887-0767 orLisaDempseyourladyofmercyparishcom Orders may beplaced in an envelope marked ldquoPalm Cross Fundraiserrdquo andcan be dropped into the collection baskets at any of themasses or dropped off at the Rectory Please help us raise thefunds for this keyboard which is desperately needed Thankyou for your generosity and support

LITURGY CORNERWhat are you doing for Lent this year If youranswer is nothing donrsquot worry itrsquos not too late Weare only frac12 way through Lent Even if you aremaybe itrsquos time to try something different Donrsquot

just give something up for Lent Do something Sign up for theBEST LENT EVER email program with Matthew KellyAmericarsquos best-selling Catholic author Itrsquos simple and free andbased on his new bestseller Rediscover Jesus The only cost isyour commitment to live better each day this Lent Sign up atwwwBestLentEvercom

FAITH AT HOMEMost families love to create celebrations aroundseasonal events Itrsquos wonderful to watch childrenget into the spirit St Valentinersquos Day Mardi Gras

St Patrickrsquos Day and of course Easter But what aboutAsh Wednesday and Lent We live in a secular culturethat focuses on feeling good We see celebrations asbreaks from the work of making a living and familyresponsibilities Itrsquos no wonder that Lent isnrsquot very popularBut we do need to teach our children the full message ofdiscipleship Itrsquos necessary to ldquodeny yourself and take upyour crossrdquo in order to walk with Jesus Keeping Lentdoesnrsquot need to be painful Family projects can turn thewords of Scripture into experiences that bring the seasonof penance into focus This is the opportunity to try newactivities that can make Lent a cherished memory

LENTEN MASS SERIESDeepen your Lenten journey by joining AssumptionChurch in Morristown each Tuesday evening duringLent at 7PM for a reflective Mass (no music)where they will have a guest priest presiding and

preaching We are very grateful to have the following priestsparticipating is this series March 6th Rev Thomas Rekie -Pastor Holy Family Church Florham Park March 13th Rev BrianSullivan- Pastor Christ the King New Verno March 20th

Rev Brain Quinn - Pastor St Francis De Sales Vernon andMarch 27th Msgr Geno Sylva

WHERE ARE YOU GOINGThe DCCFM Diocesan Commission forFilipino Catholic Ministries will be sponsoring

a Lenten Recollection on Saturday Mary 17th from 830AM -230PM at St Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany Thepresenter will be Rev Michael Davitti SX All are welcome andencouraged to attend

Dear friends

Since we began the Season of Lent there have been a couple of liturgical changes at our liturgies I was told that during the Lenten Season there is a long-time praxis of walking in silence and not havingthe entrance and dismissal hymn as a sign of remarking SILENCE during this time of the liturgicalcalendar I think this is a nice way of being somber liturgically speaking during the Season

However there is also another praxis in our parish which I find inaccurate with liturgy This is standing to sing our thanksgiving song after Communion It is a beautiful song which is great to have during theLenten Season and I know people are used to standing while singing it Last week I explained at the1100AM Mass that the correct bodily posture during thanksgiving time is to be seated and that weshould then stand for the closing prayer I understand it is hard to change our minds but I ask for yourkind understanding While this seems like a very insignificant issue and standing or seating is not thatcritical I would like to try our best to do things the correct way when we celebrate our liturgies together I would also like us all to be on the same page Here are some tips from the Roman Missal

ldquoThe faithful should stand from the beginning of the Entrance Chant or while the Priest approachesthe altar until the end of the Collect for the Alleluia Chant before the Gospel while the Gospel itself isproclaimed during the Profession of Faith and the Universal Prayer and from the invitation Oratefratres (Pray brethren) before the Prayer over the Offerings until the end of Mass except at the placesindicated here below The faithful should sit on the other hand during the readings before the Gospeland the Responsorial Psalm and for the Homily and during the Preparation of the Gifts at the Offertoryand if appropriate they may sit or kneel during the period of sacred silence after Communionrdquo(Roman Missal Gestures and bodily Posture 43)

I donrsquot mind breaking the ldquosacred silencerdquo after Communion since our thanksgiving song is trulybeautiful and we use it as a wonderful prayer but I would like us to remain seated until the closingprayer of Mass I hope you donrsquot find this little change complicated and will help me to accomplish it

Our Lenten Season is going very well I am very happy with the 1205 PM Mass more and more peopleare attending The Stations of the Cross guided by different groups are going well also Last Saturdaywe had First Confessions with our 2nd graders to prepare them for First Holy Communion It seems thateveryone is making an effort to use the Lenten Season as a truly Holy Season

The Health Ministry from our Parish is also on that path They intend to make their Blessing Bagproject a success Between Arden Courts and Care One we have 120 patients and we hope to have abag for each of them by the end of Lent We are relying on the generosity of our parishioners and theirdonations to make this outpouring of love a success We need personal sizes of toothpastetoothbrushes hand cream band-aids talcum powder soap mouthwash tissues lip balm shampoocombs and hand sanitizer and socks There are bins at both entrances of the church for the items Also we are accepting monetary donations which can be placed in an envelope marked BlessingBags and put in the collection baskets Our friends from those facilities will be more than grateful foryour gifts

May we all continue our Lenten journey together knowing that our Good Lord is in our midst

God bless you all

Fr Roberto

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM310 ldquoFirst Eucharist Retreatrdquo 3-5PM in Parish Ctr 311ldquoConfirmation Retreatrdquo 9th amp 10th Gr 311 ldquoGirl ScoutSundayrdquo 11AM Mass 318 ldquoCYO End of Year Dinner ampAwardsrdquo in Parish Ctr 319 ldquoLenten Penance Servicerdquo7PM in Church 620 OLMrsquos ldquo13th Annual Golf Outingrdquo atFarmstead Country Club Lafayette $100pp

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS35 ldquoMulti-family Housing in Hanover Twprdquo 7PMWhippanong Library 36 ldquoPhiladelphia Flower Showrdquo$82pp Longs Travel 314 WPHS ldquoProject GraduationTricky Tray amp Fashion Showrdquo 530PM Hanover Manor$55pp

RELIGIOUS FORMATIONThere will be a RF session next Sunday 311 K- 5th Gr 9th amp 10th graders will have their

Confirmation Retreat beginning with 11AM Mass Please feel free to contact us at the emails below for anyquestion or for more info K-8th olmRFourladyofmercyparishcom 9th amp 10th olmConfirmationourladyofmercyparishcom

OLM 201 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEOur Spring Calendar Raffle begins this weekendWinning tickets will be drawn after the 930 AM

Mass in the foyer You could be one of the lucky winnersRemember there are 92 chances to win plus you canbecome a multiple winner too Remember YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT

MORRIS MUSIC MEN IN CONCERT

Join us at Notre Dame Church in CK foran afternoon of fun harmonyldquobarbershoprdquo style on Sunday March

4th at 130PM Admission is $10 pp All proceeds will go tobenefit Employment Horizons All are welcome

CRS RICE BOWOLM parish family willparticipate in CatholicRelief Servicesrsquo ldquoRiceBowlrdquo Lenten programas a way to encounter

Jesus through others especially through the mostvulnerable in our world Rice Bowls are available at thedoors of the church Please be sure to take one home anduse the easy and fun resources to deepen your familyrsquosLenten experience Your prayers fasting and almsgivingthis Lenten season will help CRS continue to providelife-saving assistance in nearly 100 countries Pleasereturn either to the Rectory or at one of the massesbeginning with Palm Sunday Thank you

SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONFeeling a nudge to grow closer to God Looking forsomeone who can accompany you on your spiritualjourney Majella LoBello (Deacon Vinnys wife) isgoing through the process of becoming a spiritualdirector and is offering this service If you have anyquestions please contact her at 973-738-9542 oremail mvlobellogmailcom

40 DAYS FOR LIFEPlease join us for 40 Days for Life as we peacefullypray outside of Planned Parenthood in Morristown196 Speedwell Avenue We pray for all those whohave created a child for each life is a joyous gift

from God Please come singularly or in groups to pray ormeditate If you wish to register for particular hours please visit 40Days for Life and register for the Morristown vigil or call 973-933-2800 or email us at 44LifeUSgmailcom

LENTEN BLESSING BAGSOLMrsquos Health Ministry would like to include you inits Lenten Program this year We will be assemblingldquoBlessing Bagsrdquo for the residents of Care One andArden Courts in Whippany These bags will contain

essentials that the patients have expressed a desire to obtain Wewill be presenting the bags at the end of Lent Between the twofacilities there are 120 residents We are asking you to donatethe following toiletries so that we may prepare these bags Therewill be boxes at each entrance of the Church for you to place yourdonations We are in need of travel size items Items needed areshampoo combs toothbrushes toothpaste hand sanitizer tissuepacks mouthwash lip balm soap skin moisturizer small packs ofband-daids bath powder amp socks No food items can be includeddue to dietary restrictions for many of the residents All gifts mustbe received by March 11th If you wish to give a monetarydonation to be used to purchase the items simply enclose in anenvelope marked ldquoBlessing Bagsrdquo and drop it in the collectionbasket or at the rectory In the spirit of the Lenten season weanticipate that this project will be a huge success May God blessyou for your generosity

MORRIS CATHOLICST PATRICKrsquoS DAY 5K RUN

Morris Catholic High School is holding itrsquos7th Annual Crusader Challenge 5k Run onSat 317 at 9AM at itrsquos Denville NJ campus

Doors open at 730 am Proceeds benefit the Morris Catholicscholarship and athletic programs and the Denville PublicAssistance Fund $25 registration fee up to 39 $30 registration feeafter 39 and day of race For more info visit httpsrunsignupcomRaceNJDenvilleCrusaderChallenge5K or contactMC5KRacegmailcom

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALSWe are accepting donations for Easter flowers againthis year The flowers will be used to decorate theChurch and Chapel If you would like to give a donationfor this purpose either fill out the envelope in yourEaster packet or fill out the form below and return it with

our donation either in the collection basket or rectory by Apr 1st Please printtype clearly If you need additional room pleaseattach this to a separate paper

Donated by ___________________________________________

Address______________________________________________

In Memory of _________________________________________

UPCOMING EVENTS AT OLM310 ldquoFirst Eucharist Retreatrdquo 3-5PM in Parish Ctr 311ldquoConfirmation Retreatrdquo 9th amp 10th Gr 311 ldquoGirl ScoutSundayrdquo 11AM Mass 318 ldquoCYO End of Year Dinner ampAwardsrdquo in Parish Ctr 319 ldquoLenten Penance Servicerdquo7PM in Church 620 OLMrsquos ldquo13th Annual Golf Outingrdquo atFarmstead Country Club Lafayette $100pp

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS35 ldquoMulti-family Housing in Hanover Twprdquo 7PMWhippanong Library 36 ldquoPhiladelphia Flower Showrdquo$82pp Longs Travel 314 WPHS ldquoProject GraduationTricky Tray amp Fashion Showrdquo 530PM Hanover Manor$55pp

RELIGIOUS FORMATIONThere will be a RF session next Sunday 311 K- 5th Gr 9th amp 10th graders will have their

Confirmation Retreat beginning with 11AM Mass Please feel free to contact us at the emails below for anyquestion or for more info K-8th olmRFourladyofmercyparishcom 9th amp 10th olmConfirmationourladyofmercyparishcom

OLM 201 SPRING CALENDAR RAFFLEOur Spring Calendar Raffle begins this weekendWinning tickets will be drawn after the 930 AM

Mass in the foyer You could be one of the lucky winnersRemember there are 92 chances to win plus you canbecome a multiple winner too Remember YOU MUST BE IN IT TO WIN IT

MORRIS MUSIC MEN IN CONCERT

Join us at Notre Dame Church in CK foran afternoon of fun harmonyldquobarbershoprdquo style on Sunday March

4th at 130PM Admission is $10 pp All proceeds will go tobenefit Employment Horizons All are welcome

CRS RICE BOWOLM parish family willparticipate in CatholicRelief Servicesrsquo ldquoRiceBowlrdquo Lenten programas a way to encounter

Jesus through others especially through the mostvulnerable in our world Rice Bowls are available at thedoors of the church Please be sure to take one home anduse the easy and fun resources to deepen your familyrsquosLenten experience Your prayers fasting and almsgivingthis Lenten season will help CRS continue to providelife-saving assistance in nearly 100 countries Pleasereturn either to the Rectory or at one of the massesbeginning with Palm Sunday Thank you

SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONFeeling a nudge to grow closer to God Looking forsomeone who can accompany you on your spiritualjourney Majella LoBello (Deacon Vinnys wife) isgoing through the process of becoming a spiritualdirector and is offering this service If you have anyquestions please contact her at 973-738-9542 oremail mvlobellogmailcom

40 DAYS FOR LIFEPlease join us for 40 Days for Life as we peacefullypray outside of Planned Parenthood in Morristown196 Speedwell Avenue We pray for all those whohave created a child for each life is a joyous gift

from God Please come singularly or in groups to pray ormeditate If you wish to register for particular hours please visit 40Days for Life and register for the Morristown vigil or call 973-933-2800 or email us at 44LifeUSgmailcom

LENTEN BLESSING BAGSOLMrsquos Health Ministry would like to include you inits Lenten Program this year We will be assemblingldquoBlessing Bagsrdquo for the residents of Care One andArden Courts in Whippany These bags will contain

essentials that the patients have expressed a desire to obtain Wewill be presenting the bags at the end of Lent Between the twofacilities there are 120 residents We are asking you to donatethe following toiletries so that we may prepare these bags Therewill be boxes at each entrance of the Church for you to place yourdonations We are in need of travel size items Items needed areshampoo combs toothbrushes toothpaste hand sanitizer tissuepacks mouthwash lip balm soap skin moisturizer small packs ofband-daids bath powder amp socks No food items can be includeddue to dietary restrictions for many of the residents All gifts mustbe received by March 11th If you wish to give a monetarydonation to be used to purchase the items simply enclose in anenvelope marked ldquoBlessing Bagsrdquo and drop it in the collectionbasket or at the rectory In the spirit of the Lenten season weanticipate that this project will be a huge success May God blessyou for your generosity

MORRIS CATHOLICST PATRICKrsquoS DAY 5K RUN

Morris Catholic High School is holding itrsquos7th Annual Crusader Challenge 5k Run onSat 317 at 9AM at itrsquos Denville NJ campus

Doors open at 730 am Proceeds benefit the Morris Catholicscholarship and athletic programs and the Denville PublicAssistance Fund $25 registration fee up to 39 $30 registration feeafter 39 and day of race For more info visit httpsrunsignupcomRaceNJDenvilleCrusaderChallenge5K or contactMC5KRacegmailcom

EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALSWe are accepting donations for Easter flowers againthis year The flowers will be used to decorate theChurch and Chapel If you would like to give a donationfor this purpose either fill out the envelope in yourEaster packet or fill out the form below and return it with

our donation either in the collection basket or rectory by Apr 1st Please printtype clearly If you need additional room pleaseattach this to a separate paper

Donated by ___________________________________________

Address______________________________________________

In Memory of _________________________________________

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