The Catholic Faith Community of Our Lady of …

1 The Catholic Faith Community of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Oakland, New Jersey Our Lady of Perpetual Help 25 Purdue Avenue Oakland, New Jersey 07436. 201 337 - 7596 (201 337 - 7810 - Fax). (Web Site). Sacramental Reconciliation: Experience the Sacrament of the Lord's forgiving love on Saturdays immediately following the 9:00 and 5:00 Masses, by appointment or at any reasonable time upon request. Religious Vocations: Any man discerning a call to the Ordained Priesthood or the Diaconate, or any man or woman contemplating the Religious Life may consult with Fathers Lipnicki or Cryan, a vowed Religious or the Archdiocesan Vocations Office (973-497-4365). Youth Ministry: High School Youth Ministry The Youth Group of Our Lady of Perpetual Help brings the Faith to teenagers through Antioch and Served by each other and by: Cypress Retreats, weekly Faith sharing and teenage Community Rev.

2 Thomas Paul Lipnicki, Pastor building, trips and recreational activities, with the central focus on Rev. John Cryan, Weekend Associate building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mrs. Michele Hans, Director of Religious Education Middle School Youth Ministry The Middle School Youth Group Mrs. Jerilyn Keenan, Director, Early Childhood Center helps ease the transition for sixth, seventh and eighth graders from Mr. Joel S. Peters, Pastoral Associate being children in the parish, to being active members of the parish Mrs. Kathleen Pignatelli, Director of Women's Spirituality Community . Mr. Brian V. Salvatore, Youth Minister Christian Marriage: Mrs. Kate Unger, Parish Nurse Our Parish Family delights in the witness of Christ's love given by our Mr. Michael Wada, Music Minister married couples.

3 Those who are contemplating marriage should contact Ms. Teresa Kilday, Parish Trustee Father Lipnicki to begin preparation for this sacrament. Mr. Kevin Sorbanelli, Parish Trustee Music Ministry: The Eucharist Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Music Ministry enhances our Liturgies. The Lord's Day: The Adult Choir meets on Thursday evenings at 7:30, the Children's 5:00 (The Vigil); 8:00 and 10:00 and 12:00 Noon Choir meets on Thursday afternoons at 4:00. For information regarding Weekdays: the Choirs, Wedding and Funeral Music, contact Michael Wada 8:30 (Monday - Friday); 9:00 (Saturday) (201-337-7596). Holydays: Please consult the bulletin Parish Nurse Ministry: Parish Nursing is a recognized specialty practice that combines Christian Initiation: professional nursing and health ministry.

4 Parish nursing emphasizes Adults: We welcome all who are interested in becoming members of health and healing within a Faith Community . If you would like to speak the Catholic Church, as well as those Catholics who would like to to our Parish Nurse, please contact Kate Unger (201-337-7596). complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist and/or Confirmation). Women's Spirituality: Please contact the Pastoral Associate Joel Peters (201-337-7596) Women's Spirituality is an opportunity for Faith sharing, directed regarding the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). retreats, team retreats, individual spiritual direction and increased Infants and Young Children (under age 7): Parents may begin awareness of parish ministries and Community involvement. arrangements for the Baptism of their children by calling Michele Hans Stewardship: at the Religious Education Office (201-337-5537).

5 Time, Talent and Treasure: We encourage the members of our Parish Catechetics: Family to take time for themselves, to spend time with their family and Our Parish School of Religious Education is Family Friendly and to devote time to God. We invite all members to share their talent with offers several options. We offer Children's Liturgy of the Word, the Parish. We embrace tithing 10% - with 5% being reserved for the Family Masses, Kindergarten through Grade 8 and Special Parish and 5% being donated to other charities. Education. For more information please call the Religious Education Parish Registration: Office (201-337-5537). All of our Parish Family Members should be registered. We welcome new parishioners and request that everyone help to keep our Records Early Childhood Center: updated by notifying the Parish Office of any changes, address, Pre-Kindergarten: Two-and-a-half through five years, full and half-days.

6 Telephone number, e-mail. Before- and After-School Care. For information call 201-405-8228. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP THE 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 1 - 2, 2018. Masses for the Week Our Parish Family Shares Sunday, September 2, 2018, The 22nd Sunday of the Year August 18 - 19, 2018. Deuteronomy 4: 1 8; James 1: 17 27; Mark 7: 1 - 23. 5:00 Kathleen Carr 5:00 $ - Req. Theresa C. Hudzina 8:00 8:00 Peter Ley 10:00 - Req. The Bonini Family 10:00 Joan Herkomer 12:00 158500. - Req. Mela and Cec Glassman Miscellaneous 12:00 Anne LeProtto - Req. Elizabeth and Antonio Bertuna Total $ Monday, September 3, 2018, Saint Gregory the Great Accounts Payable: $ 1 Corinthians 2: 1 - 5; Luke 4: 16 - 30. 8:30 Barbara Brigliadoro This is what the Lord then said to Moses: Tell the - Req.

7 Her Family Israelites to take up a collection for me. From every man you shall accept the contribution that his heart prompts Tuesday, September 4, 2018 him to give me. 1 Corinthians 2: 10 - 16; Luke 4: 31 - 37. Exodus 25: 1 - 2. 8:30 Betty Ann Hughes - Req. Terry and Thomas White Of the 559 envelopes mailed to the members of our Parish Family, 177 were used two weeks ago. A total of Wednesday, September 5, 2018 $ was contributed in Parish envelopes with 1 Corinthians 3: 1 - 9; Luke 4: 38 - 44. $ contributed without using the envelope system. 8:30 James McWilliams - Req. Joan and Salvatore Laurice ParishGiving is not included in the collection totals. Electronic Payments (ParishGiving) for July amounted to Thursday, September 6, 2018. 1 Corinthians 3: 18 - 23; Luke 5: 1 - 11.

8 $ For information about our on-line 8:30 Joseph Russo givingprogram, go to the Parish Website: - Req. Mela and Cecil Glassman Friday, September 7, 2018 This weekend's collection is being counted by Kathleen Micah 5: 1 - 4; Matthew 1: 1 - 23 Gaul and Elaine Korinko. 8:30 James McWilliams The Collection taken on the Feast of the Assumption - Req. His Family amounted to $ Saturday, September 8, 2018, The Nativity of Mary The Special Collection for the Missionary Cooperative Micah 5: 1 4; Matthew 1: 1 - 16 amounted to $ 9:00 Patrick MacMahon, 1st Anniversary - Req. His Wife Sheila and Family What's New? Sunday, September 9, 2018, The 23rd Sunday of the Year The Social Justice Ministry will hold its next meeting on Isaiah 35: 4- 7; James 2: 1 5; Mark 7: 31 - 37 Thursday evening, September 13th at 7:00 in Saint 5:00 The Members of the Lechniak Family Joseph Hall.

9 We are finalizing our plans for the Prayer - Req. Anthony Lechniak March on Sunday, September 23rd. New members are 8:00 Patrick MacMahon always welcome - and plan to Walk for Peace! - Req. Mickey O'Brien and Family 10:00 Phyllis and Susan Pollio Food Truck Festival - Saint Elizabeth School (Wyckoff) is - Req. The Frodella Family having its 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival this Friday, 12:00 Phyllis Mollica September 7th from 5:00 9:00 Please join us for this - Req. The Unger Family Community event loaded with delicious food, family activities, and a live band! Please contact HSA@sainte- if you have any questions. Find our Facebook The Bread and Wine page used in the celebration of the Eucharist this week After seven years of studying Hebrew Scripture, our are in memory of monthly Parish Bible Study will be turning its eyes to Christian Scripture and will spend next year considering James McWilliams The Gospel of John.

10 The symbol of the Evangelist John is at the request of The Eagle. So mark Monday evening, September 10th in Joan and Salvatore Laurice658 - 2 your calendar and every second Monday after that and plan to soar like an Eagle by reading, studying and OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP THE 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 1 - 2, 2018. enjoying the Fourth Gospel! A Sign-up form is in this Grades 1 - 8 on Sundays or Wednesdays. Kindergarten bulletin. Children are welcome to attend classes on Sundays. Our Sunday Session is offered at 8:00 or 10:00 This The Sanctuary Lamp family based program actively engages parents in the burns this week in memory of lessons each month. Our Wednesday program follows a traditional classroom model. Confirmation Preparation Patrick MacMahon takes place in 9th Grade and is offered as a choice of three at the request of classes in the Fall or three classes in the Winter.