Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 28, 2018

Feast of All Souls’ November 2, 2018 Let us remember in our prayers All our faithful departed sisters and brothers. Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.

Ester Agulto

Mary Antleitner Jim Arvia

Patricia Butler John Fortier Marilyn Jaris Jose Lagahit

Gerlene Oliver Sean W. Polovich Benjamin Radford

Rev. John J. Rochford Robert Valisika, Jr.

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“Notes” from Phil & Amy Today’s scripture and liturgy is all about our “Faith” lives. I love reading and listening to Bishop Robert Barron, Matthew Kelly, Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Mary Healy, John Shea, all audio compact discs in my car for longer drives. I also read the Paulist Press Ordo, OCP’s Today’s Liturgy and various liturgical planners, a Living with Christ, comments in our World Library Publication’s Seasonal Missalette; they all aim toward the celebration of our Eucharist – daily and Sunday to Sunday.

Today we hear about the desperate blind man Bartimaeus on the side of the road. Something in common that all these authors and publications will point out is that “in spiritual traditions blindness is the inability to notice, understand, and integrate the spiritual dimension of life. “We are all beggars, not for food, but for a spiritual life.” In today’s Gospel from Mark, Jesus’ healing of the blind man who tosses his cloak aside, witnesses to the inauguration of the kingdom. That’s deep! That’s heaven and all our journeys in life to get there, and that is our life of “faith”. You have to take time in your life to know and figure out where it is that you want to go. Persistent Bartimaeus knew and kept calling out for Jesus. It’s important then to know the Old Testament’s story of Israel and Jacob, to be able to connect with Jesus’ life in the New Testament and the Gospels. The Ordo for the celebration of the Eucharist says an “oracle of consolation” regarding the restoration of Israel finds its fulfillment in the person of Jesus, our merciful high priest. We have to know our Catholic story (as Dr. Tim Gray always reminds listeners) and understand not only Jesus the King, but His Kingdom as well. A big key is knowing that the Life of Jesus is about bringing forth the (His) kingdom and knowing that the kingdom has always been the temple, the church, the people. It’s so interesting that at this past (Tuesday) morning’s mass Fr. Mike Olson mentioned how the word “parishioners” stemmed from the word “pilgrimage”. Pilgrimage points us directly to our true “home” destination, heaven. Our homes and our neighborhoods are temporary and we go out in pilgrimage to our true destination of heaven. So every journey to church in a sense is a pilgrimage to our true and eternal home, and our church is where divinity and humanity come together. Today we reflect on how many of us cling to things that interferes with getting closer to God and we wear them like a cloak. Today the miraculous key that Jesus identified is faith.

Do we have the courage to fling off our cloak? It is that simple – faith can help us find the way when we are blinded by confusion over what is important. Faith will save us. Faith takes away a distance from God. A little thought from Children’s Liturgy of the Word…Our coming together for Church, and participating in the liturgy, builds up our faith by inspiring us to know and love God. Who is the God we worship? Why do we worship him? Have a Blessed Week, Phil & Amy P.S. Thank you, parishioners and ministries so much for the support towards our daughter Lucie’s December/January “Supply and Multiply Mission Trip to Montrouis, Haiti,” along with her fellow traveler Jillian Moss from St. Damian Parish. Please continue to keep them in your prayers for a safe and fulfilling mission.

Here’s a preview of All Saints and next Sunday’s Scripture…All Saints…

The First Reading from Revelations 7: I saw an immense crowd, beyond hope of counting, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language. The Responsorial Psalm 24: Lord, this is the people that long to see your face. The Second Reading from 1 John 3: We shall see God as he really is. And the Gospel from Mark 5: “Rejoice and be glad for your reward will be great in heaven.” Upon seeing the crowd, Jesus goes up the hill and begins to teach them through the words of the beatitudes. Sunday, November 4th…The First Reading from Deuteronomy 6: “Hear Israel, you shall love the Lord with all your heart.” Moses spoke to the people, calling for them to keep the commandments and to love the Lord God completely. The Responsorial Psalm 18: I love you Lord, my strength. The Second Reading from Hebrews 7: Because he remains forever his is an eternal priesthood. And the Gospel from Mark 12: This is the first commandment and the second is similar to it.

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World Mission Sunday Thank you

Thank you for your generous response to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. Our Parish raised $285.00 in support of communities of faith in some of the most economically disadvantaged regions of our world. Your gifts and prayers contribute to the ongoing effort of the universal Church in service and authentic global solidarity. As Pope Francis has said, “The Christian faith remains ever young when it is open to the mission that Christ entrusts to us: Mission revitalizes faith.”

Bulletin Submissions If your parish group or ministry would like to submit a bulletin article, please send your submissions to the parish office to the following email address: stemeric@comcast.net. The deadline for submissions is the previous Monday prior to the bulletins publication date. Example: If you wanted an article submitted to the November 4, bulletin, it should have been emailed or brought to the office by Monday, October 22. Especially when there are early bulletin deadlines due to the holidays, it is important to have articles in a timely manner. This allows for editing and transmission on our scheduled due date to our publisher.

St. Emeric Parish Website For several months, the parish office has been working on our new website, http://stemeric.weconnect.com, with our web host Liturgical Publications, Inc. (LPi) There have been some glitches, the system was down, and some were not able to logon. We were advised that the website had been down due to technical issues. We’ve been assured by our web host that the system is now working. The new website will allow you to log on by creating a password that will allow you to see the weekly bulletins that have been uploaded, on the “Bulletins” page, and also to see parish events, on the “Events” page. Eventually, upcoming “News” and “Photos” will also be uploaded. We are also considering on-line giving. The web site is a work in progress and eventually you’ll be able to access the web site using the mobile app. The web site address has been on the front of our bulletin. Take a look. Fr. Edmond Gratitude is Contagious Thank the Lord when trouble comes, His love and grace expressing; Grateful praise will strengthen faith, Turn trials into blessing, — DCE

An attitude of gratitude can make your life a beatitude.

SVDP Food Drive The St. Emeric Conference, St. Vincent de Paul Society will have their annual food drive starting the week of October 7. We are collecting items to replenish

our pantry and also to provide meals for those less fortunate, especially during the holidays. Donations are to be placed in the bins in the foyer, or you can drop them off at the Parish Office between the hours of 7:00

and 3:00 . Only non-perishable food items are being accepted. No meat, produce or dairy products. All food donations are requested by Saturday, November 10. This will allow us to pack and distribute food items to our clients. Again, please be sure to drop off your items by November 10. Thank you for all you do to help us help others. The following items are needed: Bathroom Tissue Jell-O Mashed Potatoes Yams Variety of Seasonings Broth Cranberry Sauce Deodorant Beef Stew Bouillon Cubes Chili Stuffing Mixes Dry Beans Gravy Hand Soap Face Soap Canned Vegetables Toothpaste

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All Souls’ A Commemoration for All Souls’ will be held this Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the 5:00 Mass. If you haven’t brought pictures of your deceased loved ones, please do so this weekend.

Daylight Saving Time Ends

Return to Central Standard Time Next weekend Daylight Saving Tine ends. Don’t forget to turn your clock back one hour before going to bed.

Choir Rehearsal There will be no choir rehearsal this Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Choir rehearsal will resume Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 7:00 .

Women’s Club Fannie May Candy Sale

The Women’s Club is again selling Fannie May candy after all weekend Masses. The price per bar is $1.50. Stock up now and satisfy your sweet tooth. They also make great stocking stuffers.

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Utilities Collection Next week we will have our monthly first of the month Utility Collection to help pay for our monthly bills. We rely on and are grateful for your support. Not only will this supplement our regular collection, but the proceeds will stay for St. Emeric needs. Thank you for your support.

2019 Workbooks for Lectors & Gospel Readers

The 2019 Work books for Lectors and Gospel Readers, Cycle C are in the Teachers’ Lounge. Each book is labeled with the name of the Lector. Readings for Cycle C will begin Sunday, December 2, 2018. Please be sure to only take the copy with your name on it. The current Workbook, Cycle B is good through November 25, 2018, Christ the King.

Blue Army The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima will join the parishioners of St. Emeric on Thursday, November 8th at 7:00 pm. Come spend time with Our Lord and Our Lady. Pray the Holy Rosary and Fatima Prayers with us.

First Friday Devotions Beginning on Saturday, November 3rd after the morning Mass, the Blue Army “First Saturday Devotions” will be held. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy

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NAVY Alejandro Hardaway

MARINES LCpl Joshua Sportiello

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PFC Wesley Hutson PFC Dan Reiling

PFC DeShaun White

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32 — 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Friday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23- 28; Mk 12:28b-34

May They Rest in Peace

Mrs. Rita Knotek (mother of Rev, Michael Knotek

Robert Valiska, Jr. (son of Robert & Lyn Valiska)

All the Faithful Departed

Those Remembered in our Memorial Fund

WHAT RETURN SHALL I MAKE TO THE LORD FOR ALL HIS GOODNESS TO ME?

Offertory—Week of 10/21/18 $ 2,921.00 Weekly Budgeted Goal $ 3,115.38 Difference: $ (194.38) Offertory—Year to Date Through 10/21/18 $ 52,218.00 Year To Date Budgeted Goal Thru 10/21/18 $ 51,755.38 Difference: $ 462.00

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THIS WEEK AT ST. EMERIC… Sunday, Oct 28 9:00 AM — Religious Education ................... Classrooms Tuesday, Oct 30 6:00 PM — Sunday by Sunday ............ Teacher’s Lounge Wednesday, Oct 31 No Choir Rehearsal ........................................................... Friday, November 2 5:00 PM — Wedding Rehearsal ............................ Church Saturday, November 3 3:00 PM — Wedding ............................................ Church 5:00 PM — All Souls’ Commemoration ............... Church

Treasures from Our Tradition Today is the feast of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, the first representative body of many Catholics who died for their faith between 1535 and 1679 to be beatified or canonized. Almost all of them died at Tyburn, a place of public execution near today’s Marble Arch in Hyde Park, London. The first to suffer were Carthusian monks who refused to swear an oath supporting Henry VIII as supreme head of the Church in England, and the last was Saint Oliver Plunkett, the Primate Archbishop of Ireland. The method of execution was particularly vile, since the condemned were hanged and their living bodies quartered to be displayed around London as a horrific warning. Today, the tree-like gallows provides the design of a religious symbol, the canopy over the altar of the martyrs in Tyburn Convent. There, at the heart of the bustling city, a monastic community of women practices contemplative prayer and “spiritual hospitality” in the Benedictine tradition. Oddly, the community is French in origin; it was expelled from France a century ago when France outlawed contemplative monastic life. England, where the laws against Catholicism had been lifted, invited the community in. In gratitude to their new homeland, and in honor of those who gave their lives for the Catholic faith, the nuns came to Tyburn. In the public crypt, coats of arms stand for each of the 350 martyrs. A Web site visit is possible at www.tyburnconvent.org.uk. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Liturgies for the Week Monday, Oct 29 — St. John Paul II 8:45 AM — Special Intention for Nick Carasco Tuesday, Oct 30 8:45 AM — Kurt Lill Wednesday, Oct 31 8:45 AM — Gerlene Oliver Thursday, Nov 1 — All Saints; Holy Day of

Obligation 8:45 AM — Special Intention for Wynell Butler 7:00 PM — LeRoy Mitchell Friday, Nov 2 — All Souls’ 8:45 AM — Charles Giblin, Jr. Saturday, Nov 3 — St. Martin de Porres 8:45 AM — Sean Polovich 5:00 PM — Donald T. Peplansky Sunday, Nov 4 — 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM — Jayme Robinos & Sionie Lagunero 10:30 AM — The Parish Family of St. Emeric Next Sunday Week…

Nov 1, Nov 3 — Nov 4

LECTORS 5:00 PM — De Lores Mannes 8:00 AM — Dierdre Robinson 10:30 AM — Sandra Mitchell, Joyce Madison

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 PM — Pat Reiling, Emma Hogans, Liz Dirksen 8:00 AM — Marge Gleason, Tom Blaszczyk, Jo Ann Blaszczyk, Pastoral Care: Tom Blaszczyk 10:30 AM — S. Callahan, Bob Callahan, Maria Esquivel, Juana Pabellon, Fred Braun, Linda Braun, John Braun

ALTAR SERVERS— ALL SAINTS NOV 1

7:00 PM —Andria Holsclaw, Jama Dowdy, Matrona Lyander

ALTAR SERVERS

5:00 PM — Andria Holsclaw, Jama Dowdy 8:00 AM — Max Aguilera, Luke Switalski 10:30 AM — Jennifer, Mitchell & Michael Okechuku

PRESIDER

5:00 PM — Fr. Terry Deffenbaugh 8:00 AM — Fr. Edmond Aristil 10:30 AM — Fr. Edmond Aristil

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Passing on our faith is the most important thing a couple can do for their child. Baptisms take place on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 11:45 a.m. and the 4th Sunday of the month at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parents are urged to contact the Parish Office two months in advance of the anticipated baptism to set up the date for a mandatory pre-baptismal class and the baptism.

W Contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance for information on preparation for marriage and planning of the wedding.

S C Please contact the parish when a parishioner is seriously ill. Ministers can bring Communion to the homebound. If you anticipate a hospital stay, please speak a priest about receiving the Anointing of the Sick.

R E Parents are urged to make sure their child receives formal Catholic Religious Education. Please contact the Religious Education Office, at (708) 799-4430 for information.

I B C ? We want to meet you! Talk to the clergy or call the Religious Education Office at (708) 799-4430 for information on the Order of Christian Initiation.

P R New parishioners are asked to register as soon as possible. Please introduce yourself to the clergy. Registration forms are available from the ushers.

W A S P All Catholics are urged to be good stewards of their time, talent and treasure. Responsible giving in support of charity and the Church is part of the Christian vocation. We urge parishioners to consider remembering Saint Emeric in their wills. Please call the pastor for more information.

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