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Parish Updates, April 14, 2021St. Lambert of Lyons (625 - 688), Bishop & Religious
Dear Parishioners,
Yesterday, April 13 we celebrated the Confirmation of the 26 candidates of our school. They were not able to receive the sacrament last month due to COVID-19 precautions. Congratulations, newly confirmed! Thanks, good parents, catechists and sponsors, for your love and support.The Easter Collection
Thanks for your generous response to the Easter Collection. After that of Christmas, it is the most important appeal of the year. Gifts are still being received and so I will delay announcing its total.
Expanded Mass Schedule
We are pleased to announce that in May, two Masses will return to our schedule:Effective Day & Time May 1 Saturday, 5:00 PM (OLS) May 3 Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM (OLS)
Additions or reductions in the Mass schedule are subject to attendance.
The 8:00 AM Sunday Mass at OLS will "return" in the near future.Religious Education Registration Underway
The 2021-22 Catechetical Year is on the horizon. Our families once again have the option of a “Summer Intensive Program” or the “Regular” weekly program of Sunday or Wednesday classes September through May. The Summer Program will be Virtual and held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from June 21 through July 2. We are planning “in person” classes for the regular program but this is subject to change in light of the pandemic. Information has already been emailed to families and is also available online:
www.ols-sa.org. I encourage our families to register as soon as possible so that we can prepare well for the coming year.
New Parish Email Address
We welcome Fr. Daniel Gowen as parochial vicar. His parish email address is DGowen@ols-sa.org“Here I Am, Lord…”
The words of Isaiah come to mind as I appeal to you to serve the Lord at the Sacred Liturgy as Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Servers. As we look toward the full restoration of our liturgical life, I would like to augment the number of those serving in these roles. I hope many would prayerfully consider responding to this request and contact me. A time for training will be arranged.
There are, of course, a few qualifications for those who to be a Reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: One must be a Catholic who- Is Baptized & Confirmed
- Is a registered and active member of the parish
- Assists at Mass regularly on Sundays and Holy Days
- [If married] is in a valid Catholic marriage
- Possesses a reverence of Scripture and the Lord’s Real Presence in the Eucharist
In your discernment, you might also consider the following questions:- Can I consistently give this ministry my time and energy?
- Can I adjust work and family time and preferences so that I can serve regularly?
- Have I been considering this for a while but been reluctant to step forward?
- Have I done this in the past and find that I miss the ministry?
- Can I devote the time needed for formation and training?
Boys and girls who wish to serve at the altar should be 10 years of age or older.
Our Lenten Work of Love—Construction of Mary Immaculate School, Haiti
The appeal for the construction of Mary Immaculate School, Haiti ends this Sunday.
Thanks for your Lenten sacrifices for the children of Haiti!
Thanks for your continued prayers and support!
Msgr. Gervasio
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From the Pastor's Desk:
Dear Parishioners,
Our bulletin as well as the weekly updates that I have been emailing during this pandemic period have announced that we are moving toward a restoration of our regular Mass schedule beginning next month. It is my hope that this will encourage more parishioners to attend Mass “in person” on Saturday evening and weekdays.
Attendance at these additional Masses will be “monitored.” Should they have a very low attendance, we may decide to revert to the current reduced schedule. I pray this will not be the case. As attendance increases, at the appropriate time we will return to an 8:00 AM Mass on Sunday. Let’s see how it goes.
The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation remains in effect and it is certainly understandable if parishioners prefer to remain at home during this disconcerting pandemic. COVID-19 is still with us and we must remain vigilant in safeguarding our health. The 11:00 AM Mass will continue to be live streamed for those who remain at home.
I hasten to add my thanks for your continued support over the past year. Your donations that come to us at Mass, by mail, office drop-off, and online greatly help us keep our “financial equilibrium.”With affection,
Msgr. Gervasio
Chè Pawasyen-m yo,Bilten nou an ansanm ak dènye nouvèl yo chak semèn ke mwen te imèl pandan peryòd pandemi sa a te anonse ke nou ap deplase nan direksyon pou yon restorasyon nan orè regilye Mass nou an kòmanse mwa pwochèn. Mwen espere ke sa a ap ankouraje plis pawasyen ale nan Mass "an pèsòn" nan Samdi aswè ak jou lasemèn yo.
Prezans nan mas sa yo adisyonèl yo pral "kontwole." Yo ta dwe gen yon prezans ki ba anpil, nou ka deside retounen nan orè aktyèl la redwi. Mwen priye sa a pa pral ka a. Kòm prezans ogmante, nan moman ki apwopriye a nou pral retounen nan yon Mass 8:00 AM nan Dimanch. Ann wè ki jan li ale.
Dispansasyon ki soti nan obligasyon Mass Dimanch la rete an efè e li sètènman konprann si pawasyen prefere rete lakay yo pandan pandemi sa a enèvan. COVID-19 toujou avèk nou e nou dwe rete vijilan nan pwoteje sante nou. 11: 00 AM Mass la ap kontinye ap viv difize pou moun ki rete nan kay la.
Mwen prese ajoute mèsi mwen pou sipò ou kontinye pandan ane ki sot pase a. Don ou yo ki vin jwenn nou nan Mass, pa lapòs, biwo depoze, ak sou entènèt anpil ede nou kenbe "ekilib finansye nou an."
Avèk afeksyon,
Monsegnè Jèvazyo -
Promise to Protect--Pledge to Heal
The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the norms of the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. Such allegations are reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
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Scam Alert!
The scammers are at it again! If you receive an email message like the one below
Let me know if you are not occupied at the moment, I need you to do me a favor real quick. Email me back immediately you receive this message.
(or anything similar), purportedly from Monsignor Gervasio, Fr. Joseph (or any other OLS-SA staff member), please do not respond to it. Instead, report it to the Hamilton Township police.
Please visit www.ols-sa.org/news/warning for more information.
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Notice
Gaudium Magnum!
The OLS Elevator Is Back!!!The OLS church elevator has passed State inspection and is approved for use! Thank you for your patience and understanding through this process.
The total cost of this modernization project was $ 82,542 (includes $3,742 for required security system). We are grateful that this expense was covered by the generous bequest in the will of Ida Koerner. Let us commend Ida to the love and mercy of the Lord. -
Today's Readings
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Reading I Acts 7:51—8:1aResponsorial Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21abGospel Jn 6:30-35
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News
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April 16Click the article title to see the stewardship report of April 18. This does not include Easter donations.Read More
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April 16Click the article title to see the sanctuary and St. Joseph lamp intentions for the week of April 18.Read More
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Read MoreApril 16
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April 16Click the article title to find out about Catholic Social Services that are supported by your contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal.Read More
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April 16After a year filled with pandemic fears and anxieties, it’s time for healing and freedom in Christ Jesus. People of all ages are invited to experience the supernatural love and healing power of Jesus Christ during this two-day conference, presented by the 2021 New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference on Pentecost weekend, May 21-22, at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church in Middletown NJ. For more information, click the article title.Read More
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April 16Please notify the parish office when your organization or ministry changes leadership. It is important for us to know the correct person to contact regarding 2021- 2022 facility scheduling. Please call or email Denise (587-4372; dmikics@olssa.org) with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the head of your group and that person’s alternate. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.Read More
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April 16Click the article title to see the upcoming programs offered at Francis House of Prayer in Allentown.Read More
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April 16The community of the MARIAN SERVANTS® of the Holy Family has assembled several Healing Teams available to offer individual healing prayer. For more information, click the article title.Read More
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April 16Congratulations to the students who were confirmed last Tuesday. We offer our thanks to their parents, sponsors, and catechists, who prepared them for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and to Msgr. Thomas Gervasio, who conferred the sacrament! Click the article title for more information.Read More
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April 16The OLS-SA Respect Life Ministry hosts a Zoom Meeting at 6:45 pm every Wednesday to pray the rosary for an end to both abortion and the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, and a link to the online meeting, click the article title.Read More
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April 12Come to the school parking lot on Wednesday, April 21, between 2 and 6 PM, to order from the Beach Shack Food Truck. Click the article title to see more information.Read More
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April 10Along with the Christmas Collection, the Easter appeal is one of the most important of the year. Your generosity in this collection goes very far in meeting our many expenses—not only the care of buildings and grounds but our obligations to our employees and our diocese. If you have not yet sent in your Easter donation, please be generous.Read More
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