November 8, 2015 - St. Thomas More

St. Thomas
More
Catholic Parish
Convent Station, New Jersey • 973-267-5330 • www.stmnj.orG
November 8, 2015
Mail: P.O. Box 286
Convent Station, NJ 07961
GPS: 4 Convent Rd.
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-267-5330
32Nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekly Eucharists
Saturday 5 pm
Sunday, 9 am, 11 am, 7 pm
Monday – Saturday: 8:15 am
Reconciliation
Saturday 3:30 pm or by appt.
Holy Days
8:15 am, 12:10 0m, 7 pm
Parish Office Hours
Mon. - Wed, 9:30–2 pm
Other times & days,
call to see if office
is open.
Sunday, Day of the Lord
What’sHappening?
Every Sunday
Pound A Week
Today
No Religious Ed.
Clothing Collection
This Week
Tues. Scripture Study, 9 am
Thurs. Choir Practice, 7:30 pm
Next Week
Religious Ed.
Looking Foward
Women’s Guild Cake Sale ,Nov. 21-22
Women’s Guild Mtg., Nov. 17
Catholic Charities Gala
Saturday, Nov. 7, Birchwood Manor,
Whippany/ Cocktail Reception 6:30 pm.
Awards Presentation, 7:30, Dinner &
Dancing, 8 pm. Tickets $250. Info: www.
catholicharities.org/tickets
Womens Guild Events
The Women’s Guild Meeting is Nov
17, 7 pm. The Topic this month is FIRE
PREVENTION. The Speaker is John
Murphy All are Welcome.
The Womens Guild will hold its
Annual Cake Sale on the weekend of
Nov 21 & 22. Start getting that sweet
tooth geared up.
KofC Appreciation Dinner
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a benefit dinner for Morristown and
Morris Twp. Police Depts. Sat., Jan. 30 at
the Madison Hotel. The Council is raising
funds by offering local businesses the
opportunity to advertise in an Ad Journal
for the event, which will be distributed to
all in attendance. Our last such event in
2014 was a sellout. Tickets are $125 per
person, limited to 300, and include dinner,
music, dancing, beer and wine. Info: Bill
Duggan 973-960-6417, wcdugganjr@
hotmail.com or Tony Gervasio 973-7235152, gervazt@gamil.com.
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This Week’s Question
For Adults:
What are you willing to give
out of love for God that
would be a hardship for
you?
For Children:
What would you be willing
to give up for someone
else?
November 8, 2015
WELCOME
To all our visitors this weekend
Please remember the sick and homebound
of our Parish.
We are all called to prayer. As a faith community,
let us keep in mind all those who have asked us to pray for them, that
they may experience the healing power of our gracious God
Peter An, Elaine Bellock, Eric Braham, Pat Brennan, Maureen Brodeur,
Dominic Cantarella, Jim Cavanaugh, Kay Cavanaugh, Michael Cavaliere,
Cheryl, John Dolan, Dan Doyle, Frank Falcone, Joe & Peg Farrell, Mary
Finlay, John Flaherty, Hayley Kuhn, Maria Ludwig, Joseph Montgomery,
Adalcina Antao Moreira, Fr. Charles Parr, Michael Papalos, John Pra, Christopher Raiola, Tom Warren, Diane Zadrozny.
If you know someone whose name should be removed, please keep
us informed. To add a name, please fill out the form on the website or
in the rectory (sorry, the forms in church keep disappearing)..
PREPARING FOR
NEXT WEEK’S LITURGY
Thirty-third Sunday of the Year
First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3
The book of Daniel was written 150 years before Christ, when the Jews were experiencing fierce
persecution. The author wanted to encourage them
by telling heroic stories about a person named Daniel
who lived many centuries earlier. For most of their
history, Old Testament people believed only in, at
best, a shadowy existence after death. Today’s passage
contains one of the earliest references to a growing
belief in life after death.
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:14-18
Scholars feel the community for which the Letter to the Hebrews was written included Christians
of Jewish origin. Since it was written after the Jewish temple was destroyed, they were pining for the
old days when the high priest offered daily sacrifices in the temple. The author says they shouldn’t
be upset. They no longer need a temple, sacrifices or
priests because Jesus is all of these and more.
Parish on a Journey
What Does it Mean to be
Catholic?
Have you ever wondered what
it meant to be Catholic? You are
definitely not alone. Many of us,
regular church goers included,
don’t truly know what it means to be Catholic.
Thankfully, author Jack Mulder makes it ever
so easy by writing in a conversational style and
explaining Catholicism in an inviting way. He
writes about what the Catholic Church teaches
on same-sex marriage, original sin, the Virgin Mary, abortion, and other issues that we
sometimes think about in an easy- to-read and
understand language. What Does it Mean to
be Catholic? is an excellent read for all who
are hungry and curious to know more about
the Catholic Church.
What Does it Mean to be Catholic? by Jack
Mulder Jr. In paper, Kindle or NOOK books.
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God’s Grace is Young Enough
For the Young and Young At Heart
Readings for this Sunday
1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
Eagerly Awaiting God in our Lives
Suggested Reflection Questions
•Have you ever felt like you had nothing left to give,
like the widows in the first reading and the Gospel?
When has God asked more than seemed possible of
you? How did God provide for you in that experience?
•We hear of the Lord righting wrongs in today’s world
(justice/oppressed, food/hungry). Where do you
think these words are most relevant today? How are
you participating in God’s work in these areas? Could
you be doing more?
•What are the areas of poverty in your life? What are
the areas of abundance? Can you offer both your
poverty and your abundance back to God?
•How do you “eagerly await” God’s coming into your
life?
Convent Station, New Jersey Saint Thomas More
Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us
Marked with the Sign of Faith
All Saints Day and All Souls begin a month of remembering those
who have departed from this life. The increased darkness is a stark
symbol that even with the promise of eternal life death is difficult for
all who remain. As we close the month we will remember all who have
died, especially those who have left us this year at the 11 am liturgy on
Nov. 28. It is also the First Sunday of Advent when we hear the promise that the Lord will come again. Set aside this date to remember.
Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish
We are glad you decided to celebrate with our Parish Family. If
you have recently moved into the parish and would like to register
as a parishioner, please take a parish membership form at the entrances of the church or email and we will send you a form. Hopefully we can set up an appointment to meet one another. Or you may
call the parish office at 973-267-5330.
Whether you are new or a veteran, consider joining or helping in
the various areas of parish life. Call the office. Interested in something
you don't see, don't be shy, talk to Fr. Joe.
SOME MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Servers
Bulletin
Finance Council
Lectors/Ministers of Communion
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Women's Guild
Bereavement Ministry
Collection Counters
Home/Sick Visits
Youth Ministry
Ushers/Greeters
Pastoral Council
Visit of Eucharist at Home. Communion may be
brought to the home of any person permanently or
temporarily homebound. For the confined, elderly
and/or shut-in at home or in the hospital, our parish
ministers make calls to homes and hospitals. Fill out
the form below..
Moving In or Out? If you are relocating either in
or out of the parish area please takes a moment to
help keep our records current. Contact the parish
office or drop a note into the collection basket.
Pound A Week. Show how much we care! Bring a pound
of goods when you come to church. Pasta, tuna, powdered milk or soup. Peanut butter or jelly or crackers. Even
a pound of diapers. While shopping add a pound!
Contact Information. info@stmnj.org
Fr. Joe Farias, jfarias@stmnj.org, ext. 102
Bill McGuire, parish mgr, wmcguire@stmnj.org, ext. 104
Pat Schell, secretary, secretary@stmnj.org, ext. 103
The following person(s) is presently receiving a visit and/or communion
The following person(s) would like a regular visit and/or communion.
Name: _________________________________________
You may call me with specifics (address, etc.): _____________________________
_______________________________ Tel. or email: _____________________
Notes &
Remembrances
Remembering our Own
Requests and donations were made in
honor of the following, asking to remember
them at liturgy this week. Please join with
them in prayer and remembrance.
32nd Week of the Year
Robert & John Pina, Philip Barrett,- 5 pm
Flroence Gregory, June DeSena - 9 am
Lee Brightly, John Crawley - 11 am
Walter Wary - Tuesday
James and Babs Gerard - Friday
33rd Week of the Year
Peter and Julia Rend, Walter Wary- 5 pm
Andrew Marlowe, June DeSena, George and
Helen Leibig- 9 am
George and Helen Leibig - 11 am
Patrick and Inelda Roche- 7 pm
Stewardship of Treasure
Last Week’s Collection: $ 5765
October electrronic contributions: $ 1265
Please sign up for electronic giving.
Electronic Giving
Regularly scheduled donations through
electronic giving help us budget better, and
provide donors with accurate records. Visit
stthommore.weshareonline.org today to
sign up for automatic donations and schedule regular parish donations.
Help Wanted
Do you know someone who knows desktop publishing and is somewhat creative?
Someone with experience or interest in
communications, journalism, technology?
The BULLETIN can be a great tool for
evangelization tool but it takes a bit of time,
dedication
Take the Leap
Register
Our census file shows no
growth in our parish. Yet
masses are larger on weekends. Please help us by
registering.
Forms are on the website
and in the vestibule. We’ll
even send you one if you ask
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