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PASTORS CORNER….
PASTORS CORNER…. The True Price of FreedomThere once was a man named George Thomas, pastor in a small New England town. One Easter Sunday morning he came to the Church carrying a rusty, bent, old bird cage, and set it by the pulpit. Eyebrows were raised and, as if in response, Pastor Thomas began to speak... "I was walking through the town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging this bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three little wild birds, shivering with cold and fright. I stopped the lad and asked, "What you got there, son?" "Just some old birds," came the reply. "What are you gonna do with them?" I asked. "Take 'em home and have fun with 'em," he answered. "I'm gonna tease 'em and pull out their feathers to make 'em fight. I'm gonna have a real good time." "But you'll get tired of those birds sooner or later. What will you do?" "Oh, I got some cats," said the little boy. "They like birds. I'll take 'em to them." The pastor was silent for a moment. "How much do you want for those birds, son?" "Huh? Why, you don't want them birds, mister. They're just plain old field birds. They don't sing. They ain't even pretty!" "How much?" the pastor asked again. The boy sized up the pastor as if he were crazy and said, "$10?" The pastor reached in his pocket and took out a ten dollar bill. He placed it in the boy's hand. In a flash, the boy was gone. The pastor picked up the cage and gently carried it to the end of the alley where there was a tree and a grassy spot. Setting the cage down, he opened the door, and by softly tapping the bar persuaded the birds out, setting them free. Well, that explained the empty bird cage on the pulpit, and then the pastor began to tell this story. One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation. Satan had just come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting. "Yes, sir! I just caught the world full of people down there. Set them a trap, used bait I knew they couldn't resist. Got 'em all!" "What are you going to do with them?" Jesus asked. Satan replied, "Oh, I'm gonna have fun! I'm gonna teach them how to marry and divorce each other, how to hate and abuse each other, how to drink and smoke and curse. I'm gonna teach them how to invent guns and bombs and kill each other. I'm really gonna have fun!” "And what will you do when you get done with them?" Jesus asked. "Oh, I'll kill 'em," Satan glared proudly. "How much do you want for them?” Jesus asked. “Oh, you don't want those people,” said Satan. “They ain't no good. Why, you'll take them and they'll just hate you. They'll spit on you, curse you and kill you. You don't want those people!" "How much?" Jesus asked again. Satan looked at Jesus and sneered, "All your blood, tears and your life." "Jesus said, "Done!" Then He paid the price. The pastor picked up the cage and he walked away from the pulpit. Christians must tell the world that we are free because Jesus paid the true price of our freedom. Happy 4th. Peace, Fr. Richard
WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2009
MON. 8:00 Peter Staudacher Emerigo Croce
TUE. 8:00 Al Scerbo Raymond A. McCormick
WED. 8:00 Eusebio Bonanni Dolores Ostrowzski
THUR . 8:00 Kim Whritenour, 1st Anniversary Michael Yurecsko
FRI. 8:00 Anthony & Emilia Porzio Rosa Bonanni
SAT. 8:00 Antonio Barone Walter Krebs
13th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Vigil) 5:15pm Mary Vogel, Al Scerbo & Eileen Maraziti SUNDAY 7:30 George Whiteside Dec. Members Barone Family
9:00 Francesco Scerbo Al Scerbo
11:15 Bernardo Bacchetta Rose Krieg
MEMORIALS: The Vigil Light is given in Memory of Joseph Aquilino by Michele.
REQUISCAT IN PACE: Please remember in your prayers the soul of Concetta Iacono whom the Lord has called out of this life to Himself.
DAILY PRAYER FOR PRIESTS Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5). May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. May your priests be holy, filled with the fire of your love seeking nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen. Saint John Vianney, pray for us.
The Year of the Priesthood is being celebrated worldwide until June 19, 2010.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT takes place each Friday after 8AM Mass until 6PM when we pray Evening Prayer with Benediction.
RESPECT FOR LIFE – A REFLECTION "When our souls are filled with guilt, He offers us forgiveness. When life draws to a close, He assures us of a heavenly home. He promises never to fail or forsake us. When we have made mistakes, He tells us it’s never too late to start over. Many crosses can be added to our life’s journey, but Jesus has promised, ‘Cast all your cares on me, for I care for you’ (1 Peter 5:7)." Rev. Homer Larson.
Congratulations to Catherine Pascarella, a graduate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and of Morris Knolls High School. She is a recipient of a 2009 scholarship from the Morris County Council of Education Associations. She will attend Syracuse University majoring in math education.
Religious Ed. class schedule reminder: grades 1-8: Sunday’s 10-11a Confirmation grades 9-10: Sunday’s 6-8p. Registration deadline: July 15. Registration forms on our website at www.olmcboonton.org under the Religious Ed heading. Or stop by the office in the rectory. Catechists: we are in need of willing hearts to pass on the faith to our children. Catechist books will be provided and the workshop on 6/29 is for you. From 7:30p-9p come to the parish hall below the church to learn from an experienced DRE who has graciously agreed to share her talents. Please call if you plan to attend: 973-334-1017 ext 18.
ASSISTANCE NEEDED. If you are or if you know someone who is an interpreter for the hearing impaired who can be of assistance to one of our religious education students please contact Barbara Renz in the religious education office. Assistance is needed during class times and at Mass. It is an important ministry which could be shared by more than one person.
PARISH INCOME
June 21st………. $ 10,448.00
Thank you for your generosity. The estimated weekly cost of running the parish is $13,000 for this fiscal year of 2008/2009.
PLEASE BE AWARE The parish offices will be closed on Friday July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING THIS WEEK Sunday: Wis 1: 13-15, 2: 23-24; 2 Cor 8: 7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5: 21-43 or 5: 21-24, 35b-43 Monday: Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18; Mt 16: 13-19 Tuesday: Gn 19: 15-29; Mt 8: 23-27 Wednesday: Gn 21: 5, 8-20a; Mt 8: 28-34 Thursday: Gn 22: 1b-19; Mt 9: 1-8 First Friday: Eph 2: 19-22; Jn 20: 24-29 First Saturday: Gn 27: 1-5, 15-29; Mt 9: 14-17
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR July 4th and 5th, 2009 5:15PM Priest: Fr. Richard Carton Lector: Leon Doty Altar Servers: Jamie & Katie Terrone, Madison Torres Eucharistic Ministers: Joan Stettner, Barbara Galluzzi, Juanita Galluzzi 7:30AM Priest: Fr. Richard Carton Lector: Tom Laurenzi Altar Servers: Katherine & Luke Cicala Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Coleman, Dot & Merv Fuerherm 9:00AM Priest: Fr. Richard Carton Lector: Chaz Calitri Altar Servers: Jacob Kondroski, Danny Crochery Eucharistic Ministers: Frank & Josephine Bevacqua, Anita Patterson 11:15AM Priest: Fr. Richard Carton Lector: Jimmy McGlone Altar Servers: Daniel & Isaac Calcagne, Samantha Lopez Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy DeMare, Chris Pruden, Betty Feehan, Frank DeLuca
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DISCOVERY CANYON will take place in our parish from August 17th – 21st from 9:00-Noon. Grades: Pre-K – Grade 5 – 2009-2010. It will be held in the school all purpose room. Cost: $30 and includes materials and snacks. The week will include activities and learning about the wonders of God’s world. There will be bible stories and songs, cavern crafts, gully games, shadow science, red rock rhythms and wonder snacks. Join us to grow in faith, celebrate natural wonders, and support a mission in Mexico’s Copper Canyon region and give praise and thanks to God for all these gifts. Registration forms may be obtained on our website www.olmcboonton.org . For more information contact Sister Lois 973-334-0429 or e-mail Lcurryop1@optonline.net. Volunteers are needed: students in Grades 7-12 and adults of all ages. Thank You!
SAINT OF THE WEEK June 30: First Martyrs of the Church of RomeThe people we honor today had one thing in common: they gave up their lives for Christ. They were martyred because they were followers of the Lord Jesus. By the year 64, Emperor Nero's human rights violations had reached proportions beyond description. When a fire broke out in Rome on July 16, it was commonly believed that the emperor himself was responsible. As two-thirds of Rome lay in ruin, resentment grew. Nero became fearful. He needed a scapegoat and blamed the fire on the Christians. Tacitus, a well-known historian, recorded that the Christians suffered cruel deaths. Some were fed to wild beasts. Others were tied to posts and became human torches that lit the Roman streets. The exact number of heroes is not known, but their gift of witness and their lives made a lasting impact on the people. Nero's was the first persecution by a Roman emperor, but not the last. And the more the Church was persecuted, the more it grew. The martyrs had paid the price so that all who would come after them could have the opportunity to embrace the faith. Reflection: In our prayer today, we offer thanks to the Father for the martyrs of Rome for they have paid the price so that all who come after them would have the opportunity to embrace the faith.
OLMC Grocery Card Program Orders for Grocery cards can now be placed online! Please go to the parish website www.olmcboonton.org and click on the Online Grocery Card Program link in the “News and Events” section on the right side of the page. Complete and return the form per the instructions, and your order will be ready for you at the Mass you indicate on the form. If you have any questions, please call Wendy Wendt 973-334-4336 or Ernestine Cascella at 973-334-0276. Thank you for your participation in our program, $5 of every $100 sold is returned to our school.
BRINGING THE GIFTS UP AT MASS If you would like to bring the gifts up at the offertory during Mass please let one of the ushers know before the Mass begins. Usually members of the families who have requested the Mass bring the gifts up otherwise any parishioner may do so. Either way please let the ushers know beforehand.
NEW PARISHIONERS AND THOSE WHO ARE NOT REGISTERED PARISHIONERS We welcome those who have recently moved into the area. If you would like to register, please complete this form and return it in the collection basket or to the Parish Office.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION Discover The Prophet Isaiah! Mondays: July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 7:30PM – 9:00PM or Wednesday July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th from 10:00AM-11:30AM at Annunciation Convent: 5 Pinewood Lane, Mt. Lakes. Just put yourself into key passages in the Book of Judgment, The Book of Comfort and the Book of Fulfillment. An open mind and heart are the only prerequisites. Bring a Bible and a friend. Call Sister Lois 973-334-0429 to register. Materials will be distributed.
AWAKENINGS: Look at key trends/issues of faith on Thursdays June 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd and 30th from 8:30AM-9:45AM in the Study Center across from the OLMC Thrift Shop. Call Sister Lois 973-334-0429 to register. First session will review seven trends in our church since Vatican II.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW! Catholic Daughters are sponsoring a bus trip to New York City to see the Christmas Show. Monday, Dec. 14th for the matinee showing. Tickets are now available and must be paid for at the time of booking. Price: $65 which covers admission and transportation. Make checks payable to OLMC. Tickets are limited. First come, first serve. Call Theresa Whritenour for reservations. 973-334-9041.
TIN PAN SUNDAY This program sponsored by the Father English Center in Paterson, offers meals everyday to the less fortunate in the diocese. It offers us, as a parish, an opportunity to help those less fortunate. On the Second Sunday of each month, tin pans and recipes will be given out to any parishioner who wishes to be a part of this program. We ask that you make one of the recipes during the week and freeze the meal and on the Third Sunday, return the cooked frozen meal in the pan and mark on top what meal you made and drop it off before the Mass that you attend. If you would like to volunteer to distribute the pans after Mass on the Second Sunday of the month or to receive the meals on the Third Sunday of the month, please call Peg Bufano at the rectory 973-334-1017 ext.11.
THRIFT SHOP SALE! The OLMC Thrift shop will be holding a ½ price sale on all clothing! Spread the news and come in for great bargains.
A PRAYER FOR OUR NATION ON JULY 4th AND EVERYDAY.
GRACIOUS AND LOVING God, we come to you in humble prayer for the United States of America. Bless our President. Give him wisdom and strength to serve the American people and lead our country in ways that are pleasing to you. Bless our Congress. Instill in them knowledge and understanding to enact laws that protect the sanctity of life – from the unborn to the elderly; and promote the good of all people. Bless the people of the United States. Make us aware of our responsibility as citizens to uphold the principles of life, liberty, justice, and equality. Send your Holy Spirit upon our beloved country. Make us people of faith in times of uncertainty. Make us people of hope in times of trouble. Make us people of compassion with those who are less fortunate. Make us people of peace in our homes, our communities, our country, and our world. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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