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Parish Ministries
Africa Surgery Tom Johnson 973-292-3320 Altar Linens Mike Cherello 973-267-6825 Altar Servers Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Bereavement Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Bethany Ministry Linda Macios 973-539-2141 Boy Scouts Kevin Kelly 973-727-7082 Cub Scouts Cassandra Nielsen 973-452-3857 Centering Prayer Fr. Ken Lasch 973-538-2653 Children’s Worship Linda Cannilla 973-540-1683 CYO Basketball Kevin Bopp 917-861-2876 Endowment for Poor Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Eucharistic Min. Marybeth Wooters 973-538-6784 Family Promise Brian Doherty 973-714-7674 Finance Committee Greg Kurlander 973- 984-9516 Food Pantry Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Gardening Fr. Lukasz Wnuk 973-539-2141 Giving Tree Brian Morgan 973-462-6972 Good Samaritan Jeanette Fredericks 973-267-7152. Home School Assoc. Jean Jabbour 973-809-8630 Holistic Health Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Homeless Solutions Ralph Ferrara 973-769-6418 Knights of Columbus William C. Duggan, Jr. 973-960-6417 Lectors Andrea Bozzi 973-656-9864 Men’s Group Peter Zaremba 215-518-4973 Nursing Homes Mary Dibble 973- 998-0838 Pre-Cana Ken and Rosa Rose 973-539-9845 RCIA Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Respect Life Sue and Dave O’Dougherty 973-993-3068 Safe Environment Linda Macios 973-539-2141 Senior Citizens Janet Dedrick 973-539-7811 Separation / Divorce Deacon Elliott Stein 973-539-2141 Soup Kitchen Annaliese Rush 973-455-0391 Spiritual Direction Karen Florance 973-476-5542 Ushers Anthony Romano 973-267-5433 Village Angels/Tanzania Johanna Burani 973-610-4856 Welcome /Hospitality Moira Clarkin 973-539-4390 Women's Cornerstone Chrissy West 973-809-1646 Vocations Fr. John Brandi 973-539-2141 Young Professionals Fr. Lukasz Wnuk 973-539-2141 Youth Ministry Lisa Sullivan 973-267-8519
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: [email protected] 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 meets on Sundays, October-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 September–April on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Confirmation groups meet once or twice per month on Sunday evenings.
Music Ministry—973-539-2141, extension 19 Claudia Nardi: Director, Dr. Fran Covalesky, 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, Emerson Pavezzi: Caretakers
Church Sexton—Doug Reisch
Deaf Interpreter - Kathleen Skaf
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: Contact Liz Rotunno in the Parish Office to arrange your child's Baptism. For first-time parents, attendance at a Baptismal Preparation class is required. Prep classes are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Church.
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.
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91 Maple Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 973-539-2141, Fax—973-984-0632
Visit our Website: www.assumptionparish.org Email: [email protected]
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John E. Hart
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Lukasz Wnuk
In Residence: Rev. Przemyslaw Gawlik
Deacons: Brian Beyerl, Michael Hanly, Elliott Stein
Trustees: Kathleen Hyland 973-539-2860 / Bob Rohr 973-539-2693
Parish Coordinator—Linda Macios Secretary—Liz Rotunno Business Manager—Robyn Morris
Our office is currently closed but we are responding to voicemail and emails.
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY April 18 8:00 a.m. Joseph Baron 5:30 p.m. Gene Moore Luther Fred Hicks SUNDAY April 19 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. John Roy Wagnes Kathleen Quinto 10:00 a.m. Lisbeth Hernandez Carlos and Perla Sy 12:15 p.m. Barbara Marro Mary Elizabeth Cassidy 5:30 p.m. Rose Francavilla Constance and Manuel Lago MONDAY April 20 7:00 a.m. For Our Friends from the 7 a.m. Mass 12:05 p.m. Agnes Barry TUESDAY April 21 7:00 a.m. Amy VanDyk 12:05 p.m. Filomena Bottone WEDNESDAY April 22 7:00 a.m. Kimberley Costello 12:05 p.m. Ridgely “Chip” Harrison III THURSDAY April 23 7:00 a.m. Tom Coyne 12:05 p.m. Carmela and Andrew Suozzi FRIDAY April 24 7:00 a.m. Kimberley Costello 12:05 p.m. James R. DeWitt Jr. SATURDAY April 25 8:00 a.m. Scott Sides 5:30 p.m. Lisbeth Hernandez Grace Egan SUNDAY April 26 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Charlotte Resz Mary Riccette 10:00 a.m. Guillermo Pujades Luther Fred Hicks 12:15 p.m. Doris Winters John Acken 5:30 p.m. Kathleen M. McCormack Ann Jabbour
LIVE STREAMING DAILY MASS AT 12:05
BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 20
Father John and Father Luke will be livestreaming
daily Mass at 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, April 20.
Your response to our Sunday Masses and services has made clear the need we all have to pray together, to hear God’s word, and to witness the Eucharist and receive Him spiritually into our hearts.
This pandemic prevents us from being in church together but nothing can separate us from the love
April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday
F irst Reading: Acts 10:34-43
In this portion of the Acts of the Apostles, Peter proclaims to his fellow Jews that Jesus has been raised from death by God. Although executed by the Romans, Jesus will bring justice and forgiveness.
S econd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Our second reading comes from an early Christian letter. The author teaches that followers of Christ have died to sinful behaviors.
G ospel: John 20:1-9
This reading from John’s Gospel describes the discovery of the empty tomb. The mysterious beloved disciple seems to grasp what has happened more readily than does Peter.
We invite you to prayerfully reflect
on the Readings for the week of April 19
Monday Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mk 16:15-20 Sunday Third Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35
PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY
FOR THE RECOVERY OF:
Charles Arnolt, Charles Arteglier, Greg and John Baxter, Paula Rose Carducci, Jim Cavanaugh, John Hyland, Kenneth Krause, Nancy Arteglier, Jim Mongey, Sister Marie Graziano, Elaine Metzger, Jack Guerriero, Francesca Kobylarz-Bongiorno, Saletha Corbin, Ray Donovan, Calvin Zamarelli, Stephanie Trincanello, Lyle Leeson, Rob Loia, Gail Muhammed, Terri Abrams, Louis Cicitta, John Jennings, Richard Julianno, Madeline Longo, Janet Friedman, Janet Stiles, Ruth Puoti, Michael Grogan, John Hefferon, Doris Bonanno, Terrence Wanniski, Louise Fichot, George Corbin, Jean Morrow, Audrey Roast, Vivian Hart, Debra Phillip, Lucas, Barbara Comerford, Karen Chiappini, Nora DiSciulo, Michael Scavone, Barbara Doran, Laurie Quinn, Rob Pitts, Debra Trappani, Dylan James Larose, Joann Spiena, Capt. Roseanne Hartley, Gloria Dabal, Millie Fragopane, Norman Gravino, Kenneth Bodnar, Dr. Orlando Ternen, Agnes Koch, Linda Leo, Michael Scavone, David Levit, Nancy Cafaro, Sylvia Walsh, Philip Barret, Fr. Jude Salas, Rowland Lucid, William Schattz, Robin Reifinger, Marc Elias, Vincent Smith, William Smith, David Grebowski, Paul Gamerdinger, Dr. Lawrence Bailey, Margaret Anzul, Kimiko Obayashi, Baby Evangeline, Kristen Jankowski, Barbara Egan, Sue Kuchera, Peter Bardes, Francis Romance, Joey Jones, Marianne Jones, Joe Jones, Anthony Sauchelli, Angela Caraccia, Maria Marrero-Kirc, Ian Nguyen, Rossana Wright, Jim Wright, Rose Ruocco, Michael J. Murphy, Fr. Daniel Kelly, Will Cofnuk, Fred Lawless, Joseph Fiore, Margarita Pagan, Kyle Gannon, Mary Author, Marie-Abou-Daoud, Irma Zuwolinsky, Cody Diorio, Jack Carey, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, Fr. Edwin Saumut, Len Solimene, Richard Giacabone, Frank Vallario, Walter Touchette, Raymond Cornine, Sr, Ray Moskal. 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.
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; Captain William H. Shipp, Military Professor, Naval War College, Newport, RI; 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.; 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. 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, CPT Schuyler Orecchio, US Army, Special Operator 2nd Class Patrick Gaven, USN, Staff Sargent Brent M. Betit, ARNG, First Sgt. Jeramiah Dempsey, USAF, Dr. Casey McCann, Lt. Commander Navy; 1
st Lt.
J.D. Poling, US Army, Gitmo, Cuba, PFC Peter Mitchell, USMC, Dale G. Potter, Retired Lt. Commander US Navy, and Major US Marine Corps, Lt. Michael Herbert Jr. 3-66 Armored Brigade 1st Infantry Division Fort Riley Kansas deployed to Germany, Seaman Connor Fitzpatrick, US Navy, Great Lakes, IL., Brendan Rochelle, PFC, 1/127 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg.
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY
NOW MORE THAN EVER
Do you need help? Our Good Samaritan Ministry can assist registered parishioners with various errands and services. Please call Jeanette Fredericks at 973.267.7152
If you, or anyone you know, is unable to get groceries, prescriptions or other necessities, due to the Coronavirus restrictions, please have them contact Jeanette Fredericks, our Good Samaritan Coordinator for April at 973.267.7152. We have volunteers in place who are willing to go shopping for those who are not able to.
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ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD
Frank Molinari Brother of Lisa
Claire Perich Mother of Mary Beley
Gilda Almeda
Maureen DePorteere Mother of Joe
April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you . . . ” And when he had said this, he
breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit . . . ”
[Thomas] said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks
and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
John 20: 19-31
You can still see the indentation in his forehead. It happened when his teenage son, in a drunken rage, hurled his guitar into his father’s skull. Emergency surgery and weeks of painful rehab followed — but the moment was a horrifying wake-up call for a very troubled young man who agreed to a rehab of his own. After a great deal of hard work, the family was reconciled. Look at the picture of father and son at the young man’s wedding. You can see the joy and love between the two — as well as the crease in Dad’s hairline, a “wound” that speaks of reconciling love.
She left a leg behind in Iraq. On patrol one night, her unit was ambushed by snipers. When a
member of her team was hit, she instinctively turned around to pull him to safety. That’s when she stepped on the IED — and suddenly everything went dark. The other members of the unit managed to get them both out — and home. She’s now a wife and mom. To all who hear the story she reluctantly tells if asked, her prosthetic leg is a “sign” of courageous selflessness.
That night will always be a blur to her. She recalls little after the ambulance arrived; all she
remembers clearly are the doctor’s words, “I’m sorry, but the damage was extensive.” Those words still cut like a knife. The love of her life – her funny, brilliant, creative, loving husband – died that night in an automobile accident. He was 31. Now it is just she to bring up their four-year-old Chloe. And she will. Just as they planned to do together. Only now his presence is one of happy memories of what love can be. Her grief is a “nail mark” of persevering hope.
When Thomas refuses to believe, Jesus invites him to touch his wounds, to probe the marks
of the nails and touch the scars on his body. Jesus’ wounds are signs of his presence among us in our frail humanity. They are also signs of God’s compassion and peace in the midst of our
own crucifixions, reasons for hope in new life stemming from the crosses we bear. We all have wounds and “nail marks” that are signs of the wisdom and hope that can only be realized in brokenness, in suffering for the sake of another, in pain endured in our own crucifixions. This Easter, may our own wounds and hurts empower us to bring comfort, healing and justice to our world — as does Jesus’s broken body. (Connections)
Happy Easter! Father John
Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ
JESUS IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS!
The Resurrection of Christ is a foundational Christian belief. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead and that we, too, will rise from the dead upon his return. But have you ever thought about why the teaching of the Resurrection is so important for us as Christians?
Adults: What are my thoughts about Jesus’ Resurrection? What are my hopes and expectations about the Resurrection on the last day?
Children: What will heaven be like? Who are all the people I want to be with in heaven?
Family Perspective: In the Easter Gospel we hear about how the disciples found the tomb empty three days after Jesus' death. We are also told that they do not yet understand the Scriptures or that Jesus had been raised from the dead. That understanding gradually unfolded for the disciples as they began to experience the risen Lord. Similarly, our understanding of Jesus' Resurrection unfolds for us throughout our lives. In the weeks ahead, we will hear how the first disciples moved from confusion, doubt, and skepticism to faith. Their experience can teach us how we too might receive this gift of faith from God. Gather your family members and ask them to share what they know about the events that happened in the days after Jesus' crucifixion. Read together today's Gospel, John 20:1-9. Reflect together on the Gospel with questions such as these: If you had been among the first disciples who heard that the stone had been removed from Jesus' tomb and that Jesus' body was no longer there, what would you think? What did Mary of Magdala, Simon Peter, and the disciple whom Jesus loved think had happened? Recall that this experience is the first indication Jesus' disciples have that he is risen.
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Assumption is a Tithing Parish
I am overwhelmingly grateful, and humbled at the level of participation in our livestreamed masses and services during Holy Week and Easter.
For the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday over 2,000 devices logged in to watch. For the Liturgy for the Passion of the Lord and Stations of the Cross, 4,104 and 1,076 devices logged in.
The Easter Vigil, and the 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Masses of Resurrection had 1,629, 2,285 and 3,808 devices logged in respectively. God is calling us to church and we are listening.
Our Easter collection to date totals $96,775. The Easter collection last year at this time was $101,425.
Thank you so much for your continued wonderful generous support of Assumption Parish even during this pandemic. I deeply appreciate your sacrificial giving especially during these trying times. You are always in my prayers. We will get through this together!
SEVEN SPIRITUAL STRATEGIES
FOR A TIME OF PANDEMIC
1. Pray. God is listening. I firmly believe that God is with us, as
close as we are to ourselves, and even closer. When I pray, I wait for God to reply, not always knowing how God will reply, but trusting that God will. When I pray for others, such as my mother who lives in another state, I know that they are with me in the time of prayer, as much as if they were in the same room. In God’s presence, we are all united. 2. Stay connected.
I was recently in a self-quarantine for 14 days after my husband fell ill with flu-like symptoms after we returned from Europe. (We are all healthy now.) I found that staying connected through video programs like Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet, or texting or phone calls, were all great ways to stay in relationship with others beyond my quarantine. Human beings are social and need connection. 3. Reach out.
Not ill or self-quarantined? See what the neighbors need. We can still practice social distancing by starting a group chat with the people on our block. When I could not go out, a friend of mine dropped some flowers and a bottle of wine at our house. Social distancing does not mean the end of service. 4. Be grateful.
There is always something for which to be grateful. Always. As I write this, both of my adult children are home with us, and healthy. I am grateful for the shared conversation, the shared meals, and for everyone’s health. Gratitude gives us perspective. 5. Slow down.
I have often wished I had more time for contemplation. Be careful what I wish for! In all seriousness, however, more time to contemplate and watch the sun rise or look at a beautiful tree through my backyard window brings me a sense of peace. Baking bread takes more time than buying it but helps me to stay in the moment while also nurturing others. Perhaps slowing down is a hidden gift. 6. Engage in meaningful work.
Monks have always known this: we need a balance of work, prayer, and leisure in life. I am a teacher so have been putting energy into teaching my university students through remote platforms, holding office hours, and finding creative new ways to help my students to grow and learn. Even for those who are retired or otherwise not employed, tasks like baking, minor household projects that have been put off, or organizing photos into albums can be meaningful work. 7. Love.
Love is contagious. Love, St. Ignatius says, is shown in deeds, not only in words. But it also helps to tell the people whom we love, that we love them. How do you want to share love today?
April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020
Livestreaming Schedule
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His sorrowful
Passion, have
mercy on us
and on the whole world.”
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