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.

Africa Surgery Tom Johnson 973-292-3320 Altar Linens Mike Cherello 973-267-6825 Altar Servers Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Bereavement Marion Lapchak 973-285-1976 Bethany Linda Macios 973-539-2141 Boy Scouts Dave Lage 201-919-7259 Cub Scouts John Lago 973-580-6699 Centering Prayer Fr. Ken Lasch 973-538-2653 Children’s Worship Linda Cannilla 973540-1683 CYO Basketball Kevin Bopp 917-861-2876 Deaf Interpreter Kathleen Skaf 862-432-6004 Deaf Ministry Barbara Zurlo 973 337-7591 VP Endowment for Poor Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Eucharistic Min. Hope Zenker 973-401-1010 Family Promise Mary Dougherty 973-538-9003 Fertility Care (NFP) Kelley Pridgen 704-305-2646 Finance Committee Dorothy Flynn 973-538-2634 Food Pantry Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Gardening Janet Dedrick 973-539-2141 Giving Tree Brian Morgan 973-462-6972 Good Samaritan Pat Moore 973-539-2141 Home School Assoc. Debbie DeAngelis 973-889-8520 Holistic Health Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Homeless Solutions Ralph Ferrara 973-538-8268 JustFaith Kerry Mowry 973-683-1220 Knights of Columbus Joseph Lee 973-267-9175 Moms and Tots Henriette Kahn 973-539-1350 Nursing Homes Joan Kramer 973-539-4910 Pre-Cana Ken and Rosa Rose 973-539-9845 RCIA Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Readers Andrea Bozzi 973-656-9864 Respect Life Anne Marie and 973-539-4650

Leonard Crann Senior Citizens Jeanne Hanly 973-539-4766 Singles 45+ Denise Imperiale 908-477-9450 Soup Kitchen Annaliese Rush 973-455-0391 Ushers Anthony Romano 973-267-5433 Welcome and Hospitality Moira Clarkin 973-539-4390 Women's Cornerstone Denise Imperiale 908-477-9450 Vocations Tom Hand 973-998-4630 Young Professionals Fr. Przemek 973-539-2141 Youth Ministry Lisa Sullivan 973-267-8519

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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.

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September 20, 2015 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY September 19 8:00 a.m. Carmela De Caro 5:30 p.m. Edmund Santos Kelly Kirby SUNDAY September 20 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Eugene Ciszewski William Prendergast 10:00 a.m. Barbara O’Brien Antonio Caputo 12:15 p.m. Elizabeth McGowan Deacon William Harty 5:30 p.m. Patrick Joseph Cutaneo Gregorio, Christina, and Juliet Tolentino MONDAY September 21 7:00 a.m. Aloysius J. and Nancy Lynch Castellano 12:05 p.m. Steven Maida TUESDAY September 22 7:00 a.m. Thomas Bruno 12:05 p.m. Edward Patalano WEDNESDAY September 23 7:00 a.m. James and Josephine Ryan Lynch 12:05 p.m. Ann Hough Hennessey THURSDAY September 24 7:00 a.m. Mariano and Rose Romo Castellano 12:05 p.m. Jessie Robbie Mina FRIDAY September 25 7:00 a.m. Carmen Rengifo 12:05 p.m. Lisbeth Hernandez SATURDAY September 26 8:00 a.m. Joseph Cavera 5:30 p.m. Zorka Bujas Stephen Iczkowski SUNDAY September 27 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. John J. Ganley Jackie Negri 10:00 a.m. Moses Lewis and the Departed Souls of the Family 12:15 p.m. Henry Coppla Richard Orefice 5:30 p.m. Kelly Kirby Anna Griffin

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.

• Perpetual Adoration is observed 24/7 at St. Margaret

irst Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 This weekend’s Bible readings continue last

weekend’s discussion of the costs of faithfulness to God. The Hebrew Scripture reading describes the fate intended for a “son of God,” by which the author means any faithful Jew, who by living according to the covenant with God incurs the wrath of the wicked.

econd Reading: James 3:16-4:3

The author of the Letter to James continues to remind us of the obligations of discipleship. Members of the community of Christ must not seek prestige within the community, or power over one another, or be jealous of one another’s gifts. God’s way is one of mutuality and peace.

ospel: Mark 9:30-37 Despite Jesus’ repeated instructions that

believers must be humble and ready to share his self-sacrificing fate, the disciples continue to vie for dominance among themselves. This passage challenges our own behaviors. Are we motivated by desires for social status and prestige, or by a spirit of service to others?

We invite you to prayerfully reflect on the Readings for the week of September 20

Monday Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19; Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday Ezr 9:5-9; Tb 131; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149; Lk 9:7-9 Friday Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Mass Intentions

JOINED TOGETHER IN HOLY MATRIMONY

Lisa McAndrew and Jacob Purcell

Christina Ferrante and Andrew Stella

Lauralee Krygsman and Jonathan Mickulik

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

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, Audrey Geraghty, 973-538-3134.

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

Thomas Cormac Sheridan Son of Thomas and Victoria

Julian Gabriel Gil Son of Camilo and Leslie

Reagan Jane Tully Daughter of Brendan and Mary Katherine

Madeline Asha Kuhn Daughter of Ryan and Colleen

Benjamin Richard Lovas Son of Keith and Kendra

Massimo Christopher Gerold Son of Christopher and Sandra

Emma Diane DiMeo Daughter of Christopher and Lauren

ANOTHER LESSON ABOUT TRUE DISCIPLESHIP

"If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be last and the servant of all . . . "Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me,

receives not me but the One who sent me." (Mark 9: 30-37) Here is a reflection about discipleship I hope you will enjoy. On the final exam in a psychology course taught last spring at the University of Maryland, this was the final

question: Select whether you want 2 points or 6 points added to your final grade. But there's a small catch: If more than

10% of the class selects 6 points, then no one gets any points. How would you have answered? Well, 20 percent of the students selected 6 points so, true, to his word, the professor gave no extra credit to any

of his students. What was the point? More than just a lesson in self-interest. The course instructor, Dr. Dylan Selterman, explains

that the question, originally published in a psychology journal 25 years ago, is intended to illustrate what is called in psychology "the tragedy of the commons." Dr. Selterman explains: "[The tragedy of the commons is] basically a dilemma between doing what's good for you as an individual versus

doing what's best for the group. Now it stands to reason that people behave selfishly. But if too many people behave selfishly, the group will suffer . . . and then everyone in the group individually will suffer." In the seven years he has put the question on his final exam, Dr. Selterman says that, almost without fail, self-

interest trumps the common good. Only one class - his fall 2011 group - has received the extra credit, but he speculates that it may have merely been a fluke. "In behavioral science, nothing is ever 100%," he says. Dr. Selterman believes that most students select the six-point option by way of a "go big or go home" mentality.

Others, he says, may do it out of fear of being slighted. "The extra credit question is analogous to any public resource in the world that we would all use, like food or

water or land. Again, if people are mindful of their own consumption, then it's fine, but if too many people are selfish, then we have now - like in California - water shortages." Dr. Selterman says he hopes his students at least walk away from his course with a sense "that their actions

affect others and vice versa and, going forward, whenever they work in groups or whenever they interact with others in their community, that they carefully consider these things, these mechanisms, and that they work together constructively with others. I would hope that any student who chose six points would, in the future, think twice about the selfish option and think about what's best for the group and - by extension - what's best for them." Students have asked him to modify the question so only those who choose six points get penalized, but he said

that would be missing the point. "In reality, if too many people over use a common resource then everyone in the group suffers, not just the selfish

ones," he notes. "This is what I want students to learn from the exercise. Their actions affect others, and vice versa." [USA Today, July 17, 2015; ABC News, July 14, 2015.]

Dr. Selterman's final is an object lesson in Christian discipleship. We are often more than willing to sacrifice the common good for our own self-interest; we measure the severity of a problem solely by its impact on us; we seek how to manipulate the misfortune of others to our advantage. In today's Gospel, Jesus challenges us to seek the greatness of being last, the authority of being the servant to others, the power of advocating for justice for the poor and victimized. It is how we learn compassion; it is how we become responsible adults and contributing members of society; it is how we find meaning and purpose in our lives. Jesus challenges all who would be his disciples to put another's hopes and dreams ahead of our own, to seek to bring forth and affirm the gifts of others for no other reason than the common good, to seek reconciliation and community at all costs. In doing so, we make the crosses we bear vehicles of resurrection, transforming our homes and hearts in God's reconciliation, peace and compassion. (Connections)

In Christ’s Peace, Father John

September 20, 2015 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

WHO IS THE LEAST AMONG YOU?

A child at the time of Jesus was seen as a “non-person,” without legal or cultural standing. Jesus’ embrace of a child, therefore, was a visual enactment of his teaching to serve the least among us.

Adults: Who is the most vulnerable among my family and friends? What action can I take to serve him or her?

Children: Do I understand that treating those who I do not like with kindness is a way of serving Jesus himself?

HAITI FOOD DRIVE

This weekend is the continuation of our annual Haiti Food Drive. Our parish is working along with St. Matthew, St. Virgil, St. Therese, St. Vincent, and Notre Dame parishes to collect food and supplies for Missionaries of the Poor in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The MOP brothers and priests have come to rely on our group, as well as four other Catholic Church groups throughout the U.S., to provide them with their yearly food and medical supplies. Samples of the items requested of our parish are on display in the Community Room. Different items are being asked of

the other parishes. Cards with specifics about the item are available next to the item. If you do choose a card, we ask that you please purchase that item since we use the cards as a method of keeping track of our inventory. We put out as many cards as are needed for that item. If you would like to participate but are not able to purchase an item, you can still choose a card. Just attach payment for the item (amount is indicated on the card) along with the card in a box provided on the table and we’ll do the shopping for you!

Please return the items to the rectory garage this weekend and the weekend of September 26-27. In addition to food items collected from the churches, we do purchase 10,000 pounds of rice and 5,000 pounds of beans. Corn meal and some other food items are donated in bulk from suppliers around the country. We anticipate filling and shipping the container sometime in mid-October. The food should arrive in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, hopefully by the beginning of December.

Thank you for your support!

NEW OFFICE HOURS AT ASSUMPTION Beginning on September 21, the parish office hours

will be Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. It is a joy and pleasure to be of service to you.

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.

RELIGIOUS ED STARTS SOON

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY!

The 2015-16 Religious Education program is starting soon. Please visit www.assumptionparish.org, click on the Religious Education link, then on the Sign Up tab, to register your child. For more information, please contact Linda in the

Religious Education office at 973-267-5638 or email RelEd@assumptionparish.org.

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program is accepting registrations for new 3, 4, 5 year old and Kindergarten participants for the 2015-2016 Good Shepherd Program year! Assumption parishioners may register their child for

the Level I Program by selecting the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd option under the Sign Up for Rel Ed section of the parish website at http://www.assumptionparish.org.

BRING JOY INTO YOUR LIFE! BE A LEADER FOR

SERVICE OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN

Maybe you’re not ready to commit to becoming a catechist but would consider volunteering as a leader for Service of the Word for Children just once a month at either the Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass or Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass. Reflections on the readings are provided well in advance. Ask your spouse or a friend to join you. You won’t regret the time you give to sharing the light of Christ with our youngest parishioners.

For more information, please contact Linda in the Religious Education office at 973-267-5638 or email RelEd@assumptionparish.org.

September 20, 2015 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

BLESSINGS OF THE ANIMALS

Saturday, October 3, we will have the traditional St. Francis Blessing of Animals at 9:30 a.m. by the statue of St. Francis next to the Rectory. Please come with your four-legged or winged pets and join us for this special blessing for our pets and work animals.

CYO BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

THIS WEEK

CYO Basketball registration will be held on Tuesday September 22 in the Assumption School gym from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for boys and girls in the fifth through eighth grade who are members of Assumption Parish or attend Assumption School. The registration fee is $120. Please have the check

made out to Assumption Parish. For new players, please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate. Try-outs may be necessary if the number of players

who register exceeds the amount we can accommodate on a particular team. Practices generally begin late October. Games are played on Sunday afternoons, and practices are held on Saturdays. The season begins on November 22 and runs until early-February. If you are interested in volunteering in any other

capacity or have any questions, please contact Kevin Bopp at 917-861-2876 or by email at kevin_bopp@nylim.com.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Fr. Donald Senior is recognized as one of our

leading New Testament scholars. He has taught and led study tours in the Holy Land for over 25 years and is President Emeritus of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago where he is also a professor of the New Testament. In addition to his numerous books and articles, Fr. Senior is the general editor of The Bible Today and The Catholic Study Bible. We invite all to join us Thursday mornings beginning

September 24, from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., as we learn and grow and share the experience of this challenging Gospel. To register, please contact Bernice Anglin at bebeang52@yahoo.com or call 973-538- 4063.

MASS ATTENDANCE SEPTEMBER 12/13

5:30 p.m. 219 7:00 a.m. 100 8:30 a.m. 289 10:00 a.m. 446 12:15 p.m. 337 5:30 p.m. 122 Total: 1,513

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Assumption is a Tithing Parish

The collection for the weekend of September 12/13 was $23,735. The collection for this weekend last year was $21,059. Pastor’s Thank You: Your sacrificial giving each week by tithing is very important and I am most grateful to all of you for your outstanding generosity with your time, your talent, and your treasure. It is a great joy to serve the Lord here with you.

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: • Wheel chairs • Crutches • Medical supplies, such as, tape, gauze pads, rubber

gloves, face masks, bandages, hand sanitizers • Hospital and hospice care items, such as those left

over after care if finished • Used eye glasses and sun glasses • Hand tools and power tools • Computers, both tower and laptops • Mac or Windows (Vista or newer) • Children’s summer clothing and footwear—male and

female up to age 18 Used luggage –carry on and full size 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 Morristown, NJ

UPCOMING EVENTS

AT ST. PAULS INSIDE THE WALLS

Being Disciple, Growing Disciples I Jesus says that a disciple, when fully trained, “will be like his teacher.” This basic course in evangelization is meant to help disciples, parishioners and parish retreat teams, follow Jesus on his way and to become disciples making disciples. Madison, Monday, September 21 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Catholicism from Scratch: Who Says? (The Bible, Tradition, and the Church) A course in basic Catholicism. Madison, Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m.-noon

The Annulment Process For those who would like to learn about the annulment. Madison, Wednesday, September 30 from 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.

Please go to www.insidethewalls.org for more information and to register.

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.

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!

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. • Sign up for a sitting on September 30,

October 1, 2, and 3. • 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.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL BLUE

ARMY SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

All are invited to join Father Przemek and the Assumption Seniors on Tuesday, October 13 on a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Washington, NJ. The Shrine is celebrating the 98th Anniversary of the Sixth Apparition. We will attend a celebration of Mass in the Shrine at noon. The bus will leave from Assumption’s parking lot at 9

a.m.. The cost of the bus will be $12. Bring a bag lunch and we will provide a drink and dessert. The bus will return to Assumption between 4:30 and 5 p.m.. There will be time to visit the gift shop featuring many items that have been hand made in Fatima. RSVP to Jeanne Hanly 973-539-4766 by October

1st. To reserve your seat, please send your check to the parish office, 91 Maple St. Morristown, made payable to Assumption Church by Monday, October 5. Please be sure to mark Fatima Pilgrimage on the memo line.

September 20, 2015 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Assumption Church will be conducting two Altar Server training sessions for boys and girls in the fourth grade and up on Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30 at 4:00 p.m. If you are in the fourth grade or older, and would like

to become an Altar Server at Assumption, please sign up for one of the sessions by emailing Linda.macios@assumptionparish.org, or by calling the parish office at 973-539-2141. You only need to attend one session to become an Altar Server.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

WITH DIOCESE OF PATTERSON The Diocese of Paterson Catholic Schools Office is

seeking applicants for a part-time position as a Consultant for Educational Technology. A complete job description, position requirements, and application materials are available at http://www.patdioschools.org/administrative-openings.

2015 BISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL

SERVING CHRIST AMONG US

As you consider your pledge to the 2015 Bishop's Annual Appeal, it is important to know that the Partners in Faith campaign conducted in 2013 and the Bishop's Annual Appeal are different drives serving different needs. The Partners in Faith campaign raised funds for ministries outside the Diocese's general operating funds and included some endowments with an eye toward future needs. The Bishop's Annual Appeal, on the other hand, helps fund immediate, day-to-day operations of four important ministries and programs: Catholic Charities, seminarian education, our diocesan priests' retirement residence and our inner-city schools. A parish would not suspend its Sunday collection

after conducting a major parish capital campaign because it is needed to fund the day-to day operations of the parish. Similarly, the Diocese cannot suspend the Bishop's Annual Appeal since it helps fund the annual operations of important ministries and programs. With this in mind, please be as generous as possible

to this year's Bishop's Annual Appeal. If you have received the Bishop’s letter, please prayerfully respond today.

WHY WOULD GOD

WANT TO JOURNEY WITH ME?

Sacred Thread Ministries opens the fall season with a retreat on Friday, Oct. 2 from 9:15am – 2:15pm at All Saints Parish Hall, 15 Basking Ridge Rd., Millington, NJ 07946 The topic, “Why Would God Want to Journey with

Me?” is adapted from Psalm 139, known as David’s psalm; a hymnal meditation on God’s presence within us! It is an expression of wonder! It asks God to probe our hearts! The daylong retreat includes a hot lunch. Register by

calling Pat Hughes at 908-608-3160 or 908-419-5460 or register online www.sacredthreadministries.com.

ETERNAL REST

GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD

Domenica Mougiannis Sister of Terri Abrahms

Wallace Skibic Father of Susan, Diane, and Jonathan

Christopher Magestro Father of Diane

Eileen Goff Wife of Richard

Mary Sullivan

Mother of Meaghan Hulsy

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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

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