19 MARCH 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Our Lady of Lourdes,

Waiting? When will it be over? We might feel anxious.

For Jesus, the three temptations prolong the ordeal of the forty days in the desert. (Matthew 4:1-11) In the first, the devil suggests the transformation of stones into bread to satisfy hunger.

Time can pass very slowly for us also without sufficient nourishment or information. Delays could also mean trouble ahead. On our time horizon may be an academic grade, a difficult conversation or confrontation, or a medical test result. During such a trial, we are tempted to satisfy ourselves materially and physically.

Jesus himself tells us that we “live not by bread alone but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4). Our Lenten fasts and observances invite us to accept both the delays and the gifts of our lives.

Fasting does not make us independent but rather dependent on God. Also, we are invited to share what we have with others. In an Ash Wednesday homily, Pope Francis spoke about the practice of fasting and its goals.

We must be careful not to make fasting [to be too formal], or one that in truth “satisfies” us because it makes us feel as though we have all in order. Fasting makes sense if it really affects our security, and also if a benefit to others comes from it, if it helps us to grow in the spirit of the Good Samaritan, who bends down to his brother in need and takes care of him. Fasting involves choosing a sober life, which does not waste, which does not “discard”. Fasting helps us to train the heart to essentiality and sharing. It is a sign of awareness and responsibility in the face of injustices, abuses, especially towards the poor and the little ones, and is a sign of our trust in God and His providence. (Pope Francis, Ash Wednesday, 2014)

In Christ’s Peace, Father Jim Ferry

For Your Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure

FISCAL YEAR STARTING JULY 2016

WEEKLY GOAL: $ 6800 Collection March 4-5* $ 4875 Deficit: $ 1925

* Includes Online Giving Weekly Average Deposit

WE ARE A STEWARDSHIP PARISH

SHARING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE Welcome! Every member needs to be registered in the Parish

and become active in the life of Our Lady of Lourdes.

When moving, please notify the Parish at 973.325.0110 or ollwonj@verizon.net

Electronic giving has arrived. If you wish to enroll, a link to

Parish Pay is available on our website: www.lourdeswestorange.org

Why Is Lent 40 Days Long?

In Jewish and Christian tradition, the number 40 has symbolic meaning. A period of 40 days or years, more than being a literal measurement, represents a long time and a period of prepara-tion or testing. When 40 days or 40 years have passed, the appropriate period or the “right amount of time” has been completed in prepara-tion for the working of God’s grace.

Recall the 40 days and 40 nights of rain during the flood in Genesis 7, the 40 years that the Israelites wandered in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, and the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert before beginning his public ministry in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Lent lasts 40 days so that we will spend the “right amount of time” in this period of penance and preparation before Easter. The number 40 is symbolic, not a specific count of the days in Lent.

BY NEELA KALE MARCH 10, 2017 Reprinted with permission of bustedhalo.com

PRAY FOR THE SICK Sean Bailey, Suzane Ball,

Brendan Byrne, Gina Cammarata,

Darlene Cangialosi, Teresa Carbin, Michael Chiaramonte, Josephine Ciullo,

Paul V. Coen, Tom Collinson, Jeannie Cox, Peggy Dolan, George Fania, Pierre Ferrus,

Helen Filan, Anna Frazzano, Catherine Gascoyne,

Judy Givas, Michael Harris, Marissa and Richard Hedstrom,

Jovann Henry, Yann Henry, Prepty Joint, Evelyn Judge, Tim Klein,

Stan Krenkowitz, Pio Nestor Liendo, Caitlin Maloney,

Leonard Margo a, Marion McConville, Stephanie Montano,

Noreen Meyers, Liam Morley, Florence Olabiyi,

William Ollenschleger, Thomas P. O’Neill, O lia Ortega, Idelourdes Pe on, Patrick Pierre, Mark Quarno, Thelma Ramaglia,

Margaret Rella, Mary Lou Ruppel, Vincent Santucci, Jr., Heather Scoffone,

Patricia Seib, Natalie Sims, Jimmy Tiernan, Robin Toplin, Ann Whelan.

If you wish to have a loved one prayed for, please call the rectory at 973.325.0110.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY 18 MARCH 8:30 am - Douglas Magerka 5:30 pm - William Hooper 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Gente de la Parroquia– People of Parish SUNDAY 19 MARCH 7:30 am - People of the Parish 9:30 am - Vincenza & Luigi Russo 11:30 am - Dan Galate MONDAY 20 MARCH 8:30 am - Mary Roth TUESDAY 21 MARCH 8:30 am - Tita Tiongson

WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 8:30 am - Daniel McCann, III

THURSDAY 23 MARCH 8:30 am - Doel Sitjar

FRIDAY 24 MARCH 8:30 am - William Moore, III

SATURDAY 25 MARCH 8:30 am - Gustavo Fernandez 5:30 pm - Adele Pierce 7:00 pm - (Spanish) Gente de la Parroquia– People of Parish

SUNDAY 26 MARCH 7:30 am - People of the Parish 9:30 am - Louise Chiaramonte (20th Ann) 11:30 am - Sean Michael Cassels

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY 19 MARCH — SHOP RITE CARDS SOLD ALL MASSES 10:30 am - Children’s Choir 11:30 am - Family Recogni on/Social 12:30 pm - St. Joseph Novena—Rev. James Ferry — St. Joseph Table Connor Hall MONDAY 20 MARCH 7:00—8:30 pm M/HS Rel. Ed—Church TUESDAY 21 MARCH 7:15 pm - Bingo - Cafeteria (Volunteers Needed) WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH 6:00 pm - Adult Choir THURSDAY 23 MARCH 8:30 am - Mass Lenten Retreat w/ Sr. Sandy—Chapel 10:00 am Deadline - News, Announcements For April 2nd Bulle n email: lourdesbulle n@aol.com FRIDAY 24 MARCH 7:00 pm - Sta ons of the Cross—Church SATURDAY 25 MARCH 5:30 pm—7:30 pm KOC Fish Fry, St. Joseph’s Parish Center

SUNDAY 26 MARCH — PALM CROSSES SOLD AT ALL MASSES 9:30 am - Mass—Bap sm 10:30 am - Children’s Choir

LITURGICAL MINISTERS—SUNDAY 26 MARCH

Mass Lector Eucharis c Ministers Altar Servers

7:30 am Bless Bernardo Mary Ellen Chandler Hermie Santos Sr. James Soon

Tim Brennan

9:30 am

Kathy Petrillo Ann Pflug John Pflug Myrna Regino Frank Volpe

Maire Murphy Seamus Murphy

11:30 am

Choir

Wendy Sheyka Carmelita Dizon Paul Hirsch Nancy Lanfrank Wendy Sheyka

Hailie Cadeau Faith Nzegwu Maxine Nzegwu

11:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Carol Ford

10:30 am RCIA

Sacred Heart Room

No Session

5:30 pm

Sharon Rosario Howard Casey Frank Refinski Eileen Reilly Patricia Villarosa

Jordan Broking Liam Cunningham

This week’s Sanctuary Candle, a gi of J. A. Konvalinka, is in memory of THOMAS, EVELYN & ROBERT CLAYTON

This week’s Bread and Wine, a gi of J. A. Konvalinka, is in memory of JAROSLAV & ROSE KONVALINKA

This week’s Altar Candles, a gi of J. A. Konvalinka, is in memory of GAIL NIELSEN AND THELMA HILL

THEROSARYALTARSOCIETYissellingShopRiteGiftCardstobeusedasCASHtobene itOurLadyofLourdesChurch.GiftcardswillbeavailablebeforeandafterallMassesonMarch18th&March19thorbycallingtheRectoryat973.325.0110,Monday-Friday,9:00am—2:00pm.Thankyouforsupport. CarolFord,President

PALM CROSSES

WILL BE ON SALE THE WEEKENDS OF MARCH 25/26 AND APRIL 1/2

CHRISTIAN BOOK DISCUSSION – Our Next Book: “CONCLAVE” by: Robert Harris

“What is this so-called Holy Spirit who supposedly guides the secret conclave and elec on of the Vicar of Christ on earth?” Join the Book Discussion Group on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm in the Knights of Columbus Room, Connor Hall as they review their latest book. For informa on please call: JUDY ALBORE - 973-746-2606.

FISH & CHIPS FUND RAISER

Sponsored by: West Orange Knights of Columbus Catered by: Argyle Restaurant of Kearny

SATURDAY, 25 MARCH 2017

FROM 5:30 un l 7:30 pm (Dine in or Take Out) At the Parish Center, St. Joseph’s Church

Suggested dona ons: $15 Adult $7 for child under 12 years old

All dona ons will go to support the charitable or-ganiza ons in the local community

Archdiocese of Newark Office of Human Resources

Posi on: Construc on Planning & Development Coordinator Department: Catholic Cemeteries Reports To: Execu ve Assistant Director Classifica on: Exempt Works with the Assistant Execu ve Director in the planning, development, coordina on and construc on of various building projects within Catholic Cemeteries including; mausoleum construc on and development of crema on projects, new grave burial areas, cemetery office and maintenance buildings projects and general infrastructure repair.

To apply please submit your resume to Ramona Flores at floresra@rcan.org

TRICKY TRAY The Rosary Altar Society is accep ng gi s for its Tricky Tray. Gi s of new items are welcome and greatly appreciated by April 7.

Gi s may be le at the rectory weekdays between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm or, by contac ng Marge Chris ano at 973-325-0379.

LENTEN MORNINGS OF REFLECTION with Sister Sandy DeMasi, SSJ

March 16, 23, 30, April 6

Immediately following the 8:30 am Mass in the Chapel Hospitality a er Mass

Friday, March 24

7:00 pm Church

Tuesday, March 28th 7:00 pm

Our Lady of Lourdes

Church Donations Needed: New or Used Communion Dresses

and Suits The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Development and Stewardship is organizing their Annual collec on of gently used, in good condi on, Communion dresses/veils, suits and shoes for the inner city parishes. The Religious Sisters at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart will

be distribu ng them to the families in need, and any parishioner in need of one for their child.

Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeside Avenue, Verona has offered to be a drop off location for Communion outfits.

Father Joe D’Amico has offered to bring them to the Archdiocesan Center.