October 4, 2015 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
91 Maple Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960
973973-539539-2141, Fax—
Fax—973973-984984-0632
Visit our Website: www.assumptionparish.org
Email: assumption@assumptionparish.org
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John E. Hart
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Przemyslaw Nowak
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Martin F. Rauscher
In Residence: Rev. Dennis J. Crowley
In Residence: Rev. Samuel Monaco
In Residence: Rev. Geno Sylva
Deacons: Brian Beyerl, John Brandi, Michael Hanly, Elliott Stein
Trustees: Dan Poling 973-451-1617, Kathleen Hyland 973-539-2860
Parish Coordinator—Linda Macios
Secretary—Liz Rotunno
Comptroller—Robyn Morris
Parish Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parish Registration: Call 973-539-2141 or visit the parish
website at www.assumptionparish.org.
Assumption School: 973-538-0590; www.assumptionnj.org
Sr. Merris Larkin, S.C. Principal
Religious Education: 973-267-5638, Fax 973-267-4223
Email: RelEd@assumptionparish.org
Linda Macios: Director
Sharon Bertram: Coordinator Grades 6, 7, and 8
Lisa Sullivan: Confirmation—973-267-8519
Tara Speer: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Sue Paradise: Secretary
The Religious Education program runs for 16 or 20 Sundays—
October through March. Kindergarten through 5th grade classes
meet 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 6th through 8th classes meet
immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Youth Mass. The
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes meet on Sunday
mornings and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Confirmation groups meet once or twice per month on Sunday
evenings.
Music Ministry—973-539-2141, extension 19
Claudia Nardi: Director, Karen Chiappini: Organist
Adult Choir, Youth Ministry Choir, Children’s Choir
Holy Rood Cemetery—973-539-7501
Website: www.holyroodcemeterynj.com
Diana Loughman: Cemetery Director
Emerson Brito: Caretaker
Caleb Dunn: Caretaker
Church Sexton—Doug Reisch
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday—4:15 to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment
Marriage: Arrangements should be made with a priest or
deacon by registered parishioners at least one year in advance of
the marriage date. Marriage arrangements should be made
PRIOR to reserving reception facility.
Baptisms: Registered parishioners should contact Liz
Rotunno in the Parish Office to arrange for Baptismal Preparation
and the Sacrament of Baptism. For first-time parents, attendance
at one Baptismal Preparation evening class is required.
Visitation of the Sick and Elderly: Please keep us informed so
that we may be attentive to those who are ill at home or in the
hospital. Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Communion
on Sundays.
Ministries
Africa Surgery
Altar Linens
Altar Servers
Bereavement
Bethany
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Centering Prayer
Children’s Worship
CYO Basketball
Deaf Interpreter
Deaf Ministry
Endowment for Poor
Eucharistic Min.
Family Promise
Fertility Care (NFP)
Finance Committee
Food Pantry
Gardening
Giving Tree
Good Samaritan
Home School Assoc.
Holistic Health
Homeless Solutions
JustFaith
Knights of Columbus
Moms and Tots
Nursing Homes
Pre-Cana
RCIA
Readers
Respect Life
Tom Johnson
Mike Cherello
Fr. John Hart
Marion Lapchak
Linda Macios
Dave Lage
John Lago
Fr. Ken Lasch
Linda Cannilla
Kevin Bopp
Kathleen Skaf
Barbara Zurlo
Claudia Nardi
Hope Zenker
Mary Dougherty
Kelley Pridgen
Dorothy Flynn
Claudia Nardi
Janet Dedrick
Brian Morgan
Pat Moore
Debbie DeAngelis
Michele Cameron
Ralph Ferrara
Kerry Mowry
Joseph Lee
Henriette Kahn
Joan Kramer
Ken and Rosa Rose
Fr. John Hart
Andrea Bozzi
Anne Marie and
Leonard Crann
Senior Citizens
Jeanne Hanly
Singles 45+
Denise Imperiale
Soup Kitchen
Annaliese Rush
Ushers
Anthony Romano
Welcome and Hospitality Moira Clarkin
Women's Cornerstone Denise Imperiale
Vocations
Tom Hand
Young Professionals Fr. Przemek
Youth Ministry
Lisa Sullivan
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October 4, 2015
Mass Intentions
SATURDAY
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
MONDAY
7:00 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
TUESDAY
7:00 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
7:00 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
THURSDAY
7:00 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
FRIDAY
7:00 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
SATURDAY
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
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October 3
The Deceased members of the
Castellano and Lynch Families
Claire M. Dunpap
Fr. Benedict Groeschel
October 4
People of the Parish
Clara and John Sexton
Jackie Negri
Thomas Thornton
Deacon William Harty
Rose Uricchio
Angela Brandi
Patricia and Bert Callahan
Margaret Galvin
October 5
Aloysius J. and Nancy Lynch Castellano
Stanley Jagodowski
October 6
The McCormick and Cassidy Families
Frank Zamarelli
October 7
Mariano and Rose Romo Castellano
Charlie Cook
October 8
George Beffa
John Reilly
October 9
The Hathaway Family
Sam Doyle
October 10
Frank Kwasnik
Doris Otto
Michael Cole
October 11
People of the Parish
Robert Orlando
Jackie Negri
Captain William Poling, USN
Deacon William Harty
Joseph O’Brien
Thomas Foglyano
George V. Grimes
Ann O’Malley
GATHER IN PRAYER
Pray the Rosary weekdays 20 minutes before the
12:05 p.m. Mass.
Pray the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of
the Miraculous Medal every Monday immediately
following the 12:05 p.m. Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration the first Saturday of each month
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. and the first Monday of every month
at 7:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel, Cedar Knolls.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
irst Reading: Genesis 2:18-24
The Hebrew tradition perceived the inherent
equality between female and male in the sight of God,
although this understanding was not fully realized in
Israelite society. In this reading from the book of
Genesis, God forms a partner out of the man’s very
being. Since both man and woman are animated by
the breath of God and both are fashioned by God,
they are drawn together in unity.
econd Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11
For the next seven weeks, our second reading
will be taken from the Letter to the Hebrews. It was
written by an unknown Christian writer in the last third
of the first century and stresses the newness and
perfection of the covenant established in Christ. This
excerpt teaches that believers are the brothers and
sisters of Jesus.
ospel: Mark 10:2-16
In this passage from Mark’s Gospel, Jesus cites
the book of Genesis in order to highlight the
sacredness of marriage. In Jesus’ society, only men
could divorce their spouses, and women were often
victimized by arbitrary dismissals by their husbands.
Jesus insists that those who are married are united in
a binding covenant.
We invite you to prayerfully reflect
on the Readings for the week of October 4
Monday
Jon 1:1—2:2, 11; Jon 2; Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday
Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130; Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86; Lk 11:1-4
Thursday
Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1; Lk 11:5-13
Friday
Jl 1:13-15, 2:1-2; Ps 9; Lk 11:15-26
Saturday
Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97; Lk 11:27-28
Sunday
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90; Heb 4:12-13;
Mk 10:17-30
Assumption Parish
PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY
FOR THE RECOVERY OF:
Rosalie Sottile, Charles Arteglier, Patricia
Ioannou, Jake Faccenda, Charles Arnolt, Paul
Albanese, Eileen Scheibner, Dylan Lewman,
Gladys Wilcox, Anthony DaMelio, Gerry Hogan,
Kenneth Eastman, Colin Wisniewski, Barbara O’Hagan,
Sandy Hruska, Joanne Veon, Susan Krauss, Kimberly
Caswell,
David Harris, Anetta Burdzy, Robert
Kamenetz, Julie Winne, Dr. Tom Foley, Denise Kelly,
Andrew Pineda, Sadina Certa, David Sansone, Ruth
Rusin, Marge Hefferon, Frank Lutz, Gloria Dabal, Ted
Voghtman, Bob Nace,
Barbara Zurlo, Francis
Romance, Catherine Wright, Nigel Loeppky, Antonette
Fraioli, Charlotte Resz, Terri Gallagher, Lois Casson,
Jack Kelly, Allan Russo, Francis Bourdin, Jim and Kay
Cavanaugh, Justin Lee, Josephine McCarthy, Albert
Garcia Jr., Mary Carr, Jim Gallo, Frank Geraghty,
Phyllis Savage, Marie Therese Vaz, Brenda Hinds,
John Hyland, William Peason, Carol Padden, Elaine
Metzger, Julia Marley, John Geraghty, Lois Collins,
Denise Ginty, John Cvicker, Gerry Caleo, Tom, Greg
and John Baxter, Ruth Necco, Patty Parker Moncrief,
Marva Jean Corbin, Lisa Maderna, Rossana Wright,
Vivian Harris, Mary Reisch, Robert Hook, William Carl
Thigpen, Mary Curtis, Patricia Waters, Audrey Sherry,
Dennis Joseph Roberts, Melissa Cavezza, Steven
Cavezza, John Theivon, Mike Baxley, Dyrick Phillip,
Jessie Moore, Barbara Kane, Kenneth Krause, Kathy
Shay, Baby Emma Wyman, Dianne Jaworski, William
Moeller, Augustus Perkins, Angela Irene, Cynthia Scott,
Mike Sottile, Cora Brady Huston, Paul Drobbin, Francis
Montemurno, Jr., Elizabeth Quinn, Fr. Martin Rauscher,
Martin Cerza, Christopher McAllister, William Perkins,
Jr, Brian Chewning, Paula Rose Carducci, Sandra
Moorman, Joan Kobylarz, and Matthew Luteran.
Please call the Parish Office at 973-539-2141 with the
names of who you would like included in the prayers for
the good health of the sick and homebound.
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY
Need help? Our ministry can assist Assumption
parishioners with shopping, banking, local doctor and
dentist appointments, and other similar errands. Contact
our coordinator for September, Jeanette Fredericks,
973-216-2231..
Morristown, NJ
PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH
COMMUNITY AND THEIR LOVED ONES WHO
HAVE SERVED, OR ARE SERVING, IN
THE ARMED FORCES
CW3 Michael Benkosky Green Beret, Special Forces,
Airborne Joint Forces; Commander William H. Shipp,
Commanding Officer HCS-8, San Diego; Andrew
Vasquez US Army; Andy Soucy US Army; Dan Lessnau
Former Marine and Veteran of the Viet Nam War; Kevin
Felix US Military Colonel; Lt. Tim Fleury, US Navy; Staff
Sergeant William J. McSweeney Retired Marine Served
Around the World; Matthew Gonabe, Lt. US Navy Pilot
Serving in the Persian Gulf; David Ribardo, 1st Lt. US
Army Serving in Afghanistan; Capt. Brendan Griswold
82nd Air Borne in Afghanistan; Capt. Patrick Flynn, US
Army 1st Infantry, Afghanistan; Sergeant Richard
Galluzzo Serving in Afghanistan, Lt. Thomas Keyes Jr.;
PFC Chad Chojnacki, Combat Medic, grandson of
Annabel Wannemacher; Capts. Scott and Meghan
Harra, US Army in Afghanistan; Captain Timothy
Newcomb, US Army Special Forces; Col. Jason M.
Barrett, USMC in Iraq and Afghanistan; Capt. James
Cassidy, USMC in Afghanistan; Ensign Devon Cassidy,
Navy Nurse in California;
Penny and Christian
Jimenez, Navy Lt. Commanders in Japan; 2nd Lt.
Andrew Pineda and Capt. Laurence Pineda, US Air
Force, SMSgt. John Bartow, Stratton ANGB NY,
Douglas Reisch, 1/325 Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division,
Daniel Baron, US Navy, Hawaii,
WE WELCOME
INTO THE CHURCH
THROUGH THE
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Erik Sullivan Fell
Son of Timothy and Lene
Zewdy Marie Gabre
Daughter of Kennedy and Karla
Olivia Patricia Kelly
Daughter of John Patrick and Frances
Madeline Asha Kuhn
Daughter of Ryan and Colleen
Nathaniel Michael Harmon
Son of Michael and Jennifer
Graham Thomas Goldrick
Son of Francis and Lauren
Jack David Williams
Gianni Michael Williams
Sons of John and Terry
October 4, 2015
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE FAMILY OF GOD
"From the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh."
"Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Mark 10: 2-16
Here is a reflection I hope you will enjoy.
It's without fail: Place a baby in the midst of any group of adults - young or old, scholars or
carpenters, artists or accountants, wine connoisseurs or beer drinkers - and every adult in the room
will try to make the baby smile.
They'll gently shake the baby's hand, they'll make silly faces, they'll smile until their cheeks ache all to make the baby return the smile or maybe even chuckle. And if and when the baby smiles (after a
while, even a whispered coo will do), everyone will break into applause and cheers.
A child alternates between quiet fascination and chuckles whenever he or she is paying attention to
something. What makes sense, what's accepted, produces a smile; anything else is immediately
rejected.
Something inside of us tells us that if we can make a baby smile, then we're OK. A baby's smiling at
us confirms that we are unconditionally loved. A baby's smile is the universe's seal of approval. In a
baby's smile, we're connected, across the ages, to that which is good and beautiful - and hopeful.
[Adapted from "Laughter and Learning" by Joe Houben, Ode Magazine, August 2009.]
A baby's smile - and our determination to elicit such a smile - reflects the point Jesus is making in
today's Gospel about "accepting the kingdom of God like a child." Children possess an uncomplicated
but genuine, straight-to-the-heart understanding of the things of God that for some reason we adults
sadly outgrow. "Child-like faith" is never discouraged, never becomes cynical or jaded, never ceases
to be amazed and grateful for the many ways God reveals his presence in our lives. The faith of a
child is anything but "childish." It is this "childlike" quality of faith Jesus asks his followers to embrace:
faith that does not separate words and actions, faith that is centered in loving God and others without
condition or expectation. The power of such simple "child-like" faith is its ability to overcome every
rationalization, fear, complication and agenda in order to mirror the selfless generosity of Christ Jesus.
Only in embracing child-like
kindness,
compassion
and
forgiveness can we attain true
greatness in the kingdom of
God. (Connections)
In Christ’s Peace,
Father John
Assumption Parish
MARRIAGE: A WORK OF GOD
Attitudes toward marriage are heavily shaped by the
society and the culture in which we live. These attitudes
are communicated in the media. People of faith need to
step back and take another look at their understanding
of the marriage of a man and a woman.
Adults: How has my faith shaped my understanding
of marriage? Has the portrayal of marriage in the
popular culture distorted my faith understanding? How
can I correct that?
Children: How has God blessed me in my family
life?
A Family Perspective: Jesus' teaching about divorce
and remarriage can be a challenging one for many
people. The Church continues to uphold the strong and
positive teaching of Jesus that God intends for a man
and woman to make a lifelong commitment to one
another in the Sacrament of Marriage. Many of us,
however, know people whose marriage has not been a
lifelong commitment. The example of Jesus teaches us
that we are called to act with compassion and love in
our relationships with all, and especially when people
are hurting because of difficulties in their relationships.
Most importantly, we remember that when marriages
thrive, it is a sign of God's grace at work.
As you gather as a family, talk about what it means
to make a promise or a commitment to someone. Offer
examples of promises that are fairly easy to keep. Read
today's Gospel, Mark 10:2-16. Talk about examples of
promises and commitments that might be more difficult
to honor, like the marriage commitment that Jesus is
asked about in this Gospel. Talk about how we need
God to help us honor our commitment to love and care
for each other. Jesus teaches that we should be like
children before God, trusting God's promise to care for
us and asking for his help to keep our commitments to
love and care for others.
INTERESTED IN WOMEN'S HEALTH?
Do you want to learn more about how natural family
planning and fertility awareness not only help couples to
abide by church teaching but also diagnose and treat
reproductive and fertility issues? There is a GREAT
need in our diocese for individuals and couples to
prayerfully consider becoming instructors in any of
several methods of natural family planning. If you
currently practice any method of NFP or are interested
in learning more, please contact Kelley Pridgen at
pridgenkad@gmail.com or 704-305-2646.
LOVE TO SING?
Whether you are 7 or 70+, if you love to sing,
Assumption Parish has a choir for you.
Email
claudiabn@aol.com or call 973-539-2141
to find out just where your voice fits best!
Morristown, NJ
SAVE THE DATE
INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION
Tuesday, October 13, from 7-9 p.m. Assumption
School will be hosting nationally acclaimed Internet
Safety expert, Jesse Weinberger. She will offer parents
proactive and reactive internet safety strategies for
children in preschool thru high school. Please come to
learn how to keep your children safe as they navigate
the internet and use social media sites. You are
welcome to invite your friends/neighbors to join you.
Please
RSVP
to
Debbie
DeAngelis
(oakpark@optonline.net) with the number of people
attending. Please note7the evening session is NOT
meant for children/students and no children will be
allowed in the school.
CATHOLIC PARENTS
RECHARGE
Don’t forget CPR: Catholic Parents
Recharge! Looking for support and ideas on
how to apply our faith to your family life?
Our first meeting of this hour-long discussion group
is Sunday, October 11 from 10:15 – 11.30 a.m. during
morning Religious Ed classes. Child care is also
available. Please come to Assumption School and the
teacher's lunch room/café, off the lobby to the right.
This group is led by parents and will meet monthly,
with support from Father John. CPR will:
• help you recharge from the pressures of the secular
world
• strengthen your family dynamic, based upon our
Catholic faith and values
• further your network of other Catholic families
Email Kelly Harris at CPR@assumptionparish.org, if
you are interested in joining in and/or have a topic you’d
like to discuss.
COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN
2015 HUNGER WALK
The 19th annual Hunger Walk benefiting the
Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center will take
place on Sunday, October 18, at 1:00 p.m. Registration
begins at the Church of the Redeemer at 1:00 p.m.
One in four local families struggles with hunger. The
Hunger Walk is an annual fundraiser that gathers over 1,000
walkers to recognize that hunger exists in our community and
to take action against it.
All funds contribute directly to the Community Soup Kitchen
and Outreach Center's many services that address local
hunger and poverty.
Please join us by registering as a walker at
www.cskmorristown.org; or consider contributing a general
donation, or sponsoring a walker. You can make a difference in
the lives of local individuals and families. Call 973-267-0709 for
more information.
October 4, 2015
ASSUMPTION SCHOOL FASHION SHOW
The Assumption School HSA
cordially invites you to join them for
their 35th Annual Dinner, Auctions
and Fashion Show, “Throwback
Thursday: An Awesome 80s
Evening." This event directly
benefits the students of Assumption
School, and is a wonderful evening for all!
The event takes place on Thursday, October 22nd, at
Birchwood Manor, Whippany. The auction begins at 6
p.m., and dinner is served at 8:00. Tickets are $75.00.
Please send a check for $75 per person and names
of everyone in your party to: Assumption School, c/o
Fashion Show Reservations, 63 Macculloch Avenue,
Morristown, NJ 07960.
If you have any questions, please call our
Reservation Committee Chairwomen Linda Jones (973)
539-3926. Your cancelled check will be your
confirmation. Enjoy your evening!
RESPECT LIFE MASS
(MASS FOR THE UNBORN)
Bishop Serratelli will celebrate a Respect Life Mass
(formerly called the Mass for the Unborn) on Saturday,
November 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Ann Parish,
Parsippany. This Mass is sponsored by the Paterson
Federation Knights of Columbus Councils. All clergy,
staff, parishioners, friends and families are encouraged
to attend.
Please share this information with all.
Following
the
Mass,
there
will
be
light
refreshments. The Mass is a wonderful way for our
faithful to come together in prayer and in mutual support
for protecting all of our children - born and
unborn. Please save this date on your calendar.
FIREFIGHTERS’ MEMORIAL MASS
On Thursday, October 8, 2015, we will celebrate our
First Firefighters' Memorial Mass at St. Gerard Majella
Parish in Paterson at 10:00 AM. Our men and women
serve selflessly to foster the safety of our communities.
All the faithful of the Church of Paterson are invited to
take part in this celebration to honor and recognize the
sacrifice of our firefighters and to remember those from
our diocese who have given their lives in service to their
communities.
Following the Mass, there will be light refreshments
served at The Brownstone.
For more information,
please contact June Fiduccia at (973) 595-8446.
MORRIS CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE
Morris Catholic High School will be hosting our Open
House on Tuesday, October 6th From 6:30 to 8:30 and
Sunday, October 18th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Maureen
Costello at 973-627-6674, ext. 132. Thank you!
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS ATTENDANCE SEPTEMBER 26/27
5:30 p.m.
233
7:00 a.m.
112
8:30 a.m.
198
10:00 a.m.
405
12:15 p.m.
191
5:30 p.m.
380
Total:
1,519
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
Assumption is a Tithing Parish
The collection for the weekend of September 26/27
was $23,236. The collection for this weekend last year
was $19,800.
Pastor’s Thank You: I am most grateful to you for your
generosity every week and for tithing. Your sacrificial
giving is a tangible way of expressing our gratitude to
the Lord for His blessings every day. Thank you for all
you give to Assumption in so many ways.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR
AFRICA SURGERY MINISTRY
Africa Surgery Ministry, which makes medical care and
surgical treatments available for impoverished people in
Sierra Leone, West Africa, is in need of the following
new or used items:
• wheel chairs and crutches
• computers, mac or windows xp or newer
• cell or smart phones
• eye glasses and sun glasses
• medical supplies, such as tape, gauze pads, rubber
gloves, bandages or hospice care items
• bedding, such as sheets blankets, and towels
• hand tools
• luggage and back packs
• children’s summer clothing and footwear – male and
female up to age 18
• treadle style sewing machines, fabric and sewing
supplies
• soccer balls and bicycles
• English dictionaries and bibles.
Contact Tom at tomandtomjr@msn.com 973-292-3320
or for drop-off or pick-up. To learn more about the work
of Africa Surgery, visit www.africasurgery.org.
Assumption Parish
SIGN UP FOR THE
ASSUMPTION PICTURE PROJECT
Do you ever see people and wonder what their
names are? Have you ever heard an announcement
regarding a member and wished you could put a face
with a name? Are you a new member and wish you had
something to help you put names with faces? Help is on
the way! We are producing a new pictorial directory!
There is no cost to our church, and each
participating family will receive a complimentary
8x10 portrait and directory.
Visit www.assumptionparish.org and click on the
picture link, or call the Parish Office at 973-539-2141 to
schedule your photography session.
•
All picture sessions take place in the Parish
Community Room.
•
New Dates Added! November 13, 14
Sharon Bertram is coordinating volunteers for this
project. If you are interested in helping during our
photography sign-ups, or serving as a host or hostess
during
the
photography
sessions,
email
Sharon.bertram@assumptionparish.org or call her at
973-267-5638.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AT ST. PAULS INSIDE THE WALLS
Setting the World Ablaze
St. Catherine of Siena Study Group for Women
This program gathers women to discover their Godgiven dignity and to understand their role in
transforming society. We will meet every Tuesday
evening from Sep 29 - Nov 17. 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Speaking of Faith
Join Fr. Paul Manning for an interview with Fr. Matt
Malone, SJ, editor-in-chief of America magazine,
about his encounter with and response to God and
the integration of faith into work and life. Madison,
Wednesday, September October 7 from 7:30-9:00
p.m.
Finding Time for Family
How does your family spend time together? Pope
Francis says, "In the family we learn how to love, to
forgive, to be generous and open..." Come share
dinner and a discussion about ways parents can
keep the family close. For parents and children.
$10 per person. October 14th 6-7:30 p.m.
Men After His Heart
Fr. Paul Manning leads a basic course in spirituality
for men.These self-contained sessions will explore
spiritual themes to men and their growth in faith.
October 13th 7:30-9 p.m.
Please go to www.insidethewalls.org for more
information and to register.
Morristown, NJ
SISTERS OF CHARITY HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth are hosting
a Harvest Festival at The Madison Hotel, Morristown,
NJ, on Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. –
10:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and
dancing to the music of Tim McLoone and the
Shirleys. Special honorees are Carlotta M. Budd, Esq.
and Alix Ann Arlinghaus. Cost for the dinner is $200
per person. Harvest Festival Raffle tickets, with a first
prize of a $5000 Travel Voucher, are available for $50
per ticket, and winner need not be present to win. For
dinner or raffle tickets, please contact the Sisters of
Charity Development Office at 973-290-5409.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
40 Days for Life is a peaceful, prayerful group that
prays in front of Planned Parenthood in Morristown. We
will be starting a new vigil September 23rd to October 31st
(hours vary each day.)
We are there in peaceful prayer for the Mothers who
have appointments at Planned Parenthood, we are
there for the babies that will lose their lives, we are there
to witness that abortion is wrong to the people who walk
or drive by us and we are there for the workers at
Planned Parenthood. Once in a while, a miracle does
occur and the Mothers decide to keep their babies – we
will never know how many until we meet in heaven.
Your help is needed in this endeavor. Each of you
can make a difference and we need you and your
friends and family. First, please pray and fast – for the
Mothers, the babies, for employees at Planned
Parenthood and for the 40 Days volunteers. Second,
please join us in our vigil.
You may sign up at https://40daysforlife.com/
dashboard , email 44LifeUS@gmail.com or call Frances
M. Spilman at 973-627-1654 if you have any questions.
October 4, 2015
2015 BISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL
SERVING CHRIST AMONG US
Our Catholic Charities agencies continue to serve
tens of thousands of people in profound need each year.
These people could be your neighbors, coworkers,
friends or loved ones. As Catholics, we are committed to
serving Christ among us, especially those who are
hurting and lost. The largest percentage of appeal funds
each year is used to help our Catholic Charities
agencies do their essential work. Please make a pledge
to the 2015 appeal today. For your convenience, you
can make an online gift at www.2015 appeal.org.
SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY MASS
Couples, were you married in 1965 or 1990? You
are warmly invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th
Wedding Anniversary with the Church of Paterson.
Bishop Serratelli will be the main celebrant at Mass at
St. Mary Church, Denville on Sunday, November 8,
2015 at 4:00 p.m.
Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish
office. Registrations will be accepted through Monday,
October 26, 2015. Information will be sent from the
Office of Family Life once your registration has been
processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion.
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
ETERNAL REST
GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD
Mary Curtis
Mother of Carolyn Curtis, Kelly Carpenter,
and Michael Curtis
Charles Seergy
Father of Marybeth Watkins
Richard Quagliano
Husband of Marianna
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN SEMINAR
All adults of the parish who volunteer or work with
children or youth must attend a Protecting God’s
Children seminar. This includes, but is not limited to
teachers, catechists, coaches, and scout leaders.
Parents are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
Assumption will be offering this seminar on
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the community
room. To register, please visit the parish website at
www.assumptionparish.org. Click on the resources tab,
then forms and links, then scroll down to the Register for
Protecting God’s Children link.
ST. TERESA OF AVILA PARISH
GALA FOR LIFE
On Saturday, October 10, national Respect Life
leader Fr. Stephen Imbarrato of Priests for Life will
speak at the annual Gala for Life at St. Therese of Avila
Parish in Summit , New Jersey. Tickets are $60 per
person and include welcome reception and dinner. For
more information, please contact Louise at 908-3138427.
SIGN UP FOR RCIA
RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults and it is the process through which adults
join or complete their initiation into the Catholic
Church.
Would you like to become a Catholic? Do you
know someone who would like to become a
Catholic? Do you know an adult Catholic who
never received their First Communion or
Confirmation?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to one or more of these
questions, I ask you to please contact me at
msgrjohnhart@assumptionparish.org or call me at
973-539-2141, ext. 15 so that I can speak with you
or someone you know about how to become
Catholic or receive First Communion and
Confirmation. It is always a joy to speak with
someone about Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior!
Father John
RESPITE FOR THE CAREGIVERS
United Way of Northern New Jersey Caregivers
Coalition invites you to attend our free Munch & Learn
presentation addressing respite care options. Learn
what respite is, where it is available and how it may
work for you and your caregiving situation, whether you
are caring for a loved one who is aging, has a disability
or a mental illness.
The event takes place on Wednesday, November 11,
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Ukrainian American
Cultural Center, 60 North Jefferson Road Whippany.
food.
To register, please call 973.993.1160, x534 or
email Stephanie.Howland@UnitedWayNNJ.org.
Assumption Parish
Morristown, NJ
WE’VE LAUNCHED OUR NEW WEBSITE!
Through the generosity of the Diocese of Paterson, we are happy to announce our new website design. We
want our website to be your resource for all that is happening in our Parish and in the Catholic Community.
It’s a new look, but the same address.
www.assumptionparish.org
Please visit and see all the new site has to offer!.
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65 Madison Ave, Ste. 300 Morristown, NJ 07960 • 973.538.7010
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Coordinator for Family Promise Program
Fast, Friendly and Family Oriented Care
Sidney Chonowski DMD, FAGD
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Hrs: M-F 8a-8p, Sat. 8a-4p, Sun. 9a-2p, Major Holidays 9a-1p
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130 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, NJ
862-242-8053
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66 Maple Ave.
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Good Rest Design
Salads • Cold Cuts
Sloppy Joe Sandwiches • Panini’s
Home Project Consultant
973.822.1956
kevin@goodrestdesign.org
Open 7 Days A Week • Chatham Mall
648 Shunpike Rd, Chatham Township, NJ
53 Miller Road Morristown, NJ 07960
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Joseph M. Arvay, D.M.D
Orthodontics
28 DeHart Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-5067
www.arvayortho.com
Providing great smiles for Assumption
Families for over 20 years
973-627-5000
A ministry of the Sisters
of the Sorrowful Mother
~Since 1895~
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Replacement Windows
Steve Carfaro,
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973-538-2488
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• Courtesy Transportation
• AAA-Approved Auto Repair
• ASE-Certified Professionals
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973.998.6133
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973-669-1119
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