LAST CAR WASH!
On Sunday, September 12th from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
members of OLC Youth Ministry will be sponsoring a Car Wash near the
Rectory to benefit those attending the World Youth Day Conference
in Spain. Those with cars are asked to please take 10 minutes
to give us your support! If there is inclement weather that
morning, it will be held on Sunday, September 19th instead.
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CONFIRMATION BIBLE DONATIONS
Our 1st Year Confirmation Candidates are beginning their
two-year preparation program to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We are in need your spiritual support and encouragement on their
Confirmation Journey. We are asking parishioners to sponsor a
teen by purchasing a Catholic Youth Bible ($25.00) for them to use in
Bible study and as a reference for life. We kindly request that
you take home a Bible today with instructions so that you may write a
brief personal dedication inside of it to the Confirmation
candidate and present them to the candidates at the 12:00 noon
"Rite of Initiation" mass on October 3rd, if you're available.
Thank you for your anticipated generosity and thoughtfulness!
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VIRTUS "Protect God's Children" Training
As part of our Diocesan Guidelines, anyone over 18 years old
who wishes to work with youth under 18 years old in our church are
required to be electronically fingerprinted for a background check and
attend a 2.5 hour Virtus "Protecting God's Children" Program.
VIRTUS is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 7:00
p.m.-9:30 p.m. in the Church. Please call Gene Kelley on
Extension 122 to sign up.
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WYD PILGRIM & PARENT MEETING
On Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 8:00 p.m.-9:00
p.m., there will be a meeting for all World Youth Day Pilgrims and
at least one parent! Bring ideas!
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SPIRIT DAY TEAM MEETINGS
Remaining meetings for our Peer Ministers and Young Adults
on our Spirit Day Team are being held in our Parish Center Youth
Office on:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 7:00-8:00pm.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 7:00-8:00pm.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 7:00-8:00pm.
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DONATIONS TO BENEFIT THOSE WITH
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS!
Laura Haftek, Director of Youth Ministry, will be riding
her bicycle 100 miles to benefit those suffering with Multiple Sclerosis
on Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th. Jugs will
be at the doors of church this weekend if you would like to make cash
or check donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Thank you in advance for your kind generosity!!
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New Photo Galleries
Our newest page, 'Photo Gallery 2010', now has 22
galleries with 1,091 pics, but there are still more galleries
& photos on the way!! The 2009 Photo Gallery page had 5 new
galleries added with 353 new photos! There will also be new
video galleries added, so continue checking those pages over the
coming weeks to see all the updates!
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THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL - GET THE FACTS
Heard about the 'Sweeping' changes coming to the Catholic
Mass late next year? Worried? Don't be! Get the facts
at the Official site for the 3rd Edition Roman Missal, published by
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. They have
PDF files detailing all the changes. See our "Links" page for
their website.
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WANTED: THOSE CONFIRMED
Newly Confirmed teens are invited to become Greeters at the
doors of church at the mass they attend, Lectors (readers) at mass,
Eucharistic Ministers, and Ushers (take up collection, help seat people,
hand out bulletins after mass). One evening of training will be
scheduled over the summer. Interested? Contact: Mr. Gene
Kelley at 973-839-3444 Ext. 122.
Confirmed teens are invited to help out with the
Confirmation Program too.
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WORLD YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO SPAIN
World Youth Day is a youth-oriented Pilgrimage that
celebrates our Catholic faith at a week-long event every few years
at a different international location. Pope Benedict will lead
the pilgrimage which will attract over a million teens from almost
every country on the planet! Next summer, Our Lady of
Consolation will send off several teenagers as pilgrims to Madrid to
represent our parish, Diocese, State of New Jersey, and the USA!
Those planning to attend with Laura are: Sergei Church,
Matthew Conrado, Alyssa Jackson, Chloe Kelly,
James Stokem, Angela Tarantino, and Mrs. Lydia Church.
Our teens will be paying for their own airfare. They are
working hard to fundraise the remainder. Your support
of their efforts to deepen their faith on this journey is greatly
appreciated. Monetary donations can be sent to the Youth Office
made out to: "Our Lady of Consolation" with "WYD-Madrid" in
the Memo line.
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TEEN BIBLE STUDY
Any teens interested in a Teen Bible Study, please contact Rich Seraphine at 973-633-5404.
Rich also provides a daily "Thought for the Day" bible quote email. You can
subscribe to this by sending an email request to Rich at: seraphine48@msn.com
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NEED SOME EXTRA CASH?
Several Parishioners have asked if I know of any teens in Wayne
who baby-sit. If you're interested in getting on a list of recommended
babysitters, please let Laura know!
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Holy Father's Monthly Intentions
for September
General Intention
The Word of God as Sign of Social Development.
That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of
the Word of God may renew people's hearts, encouraging them to work
actively toward authentic social progress.
Intention for World Missions
The End of War.
That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous
wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.
(see our Documents page for the Daily Offering Prayer)
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