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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 Clare Ettensohn 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
Faith Formation: 973-267-5638, Email: [email protected] Linda Macios: Director Sharon Bertram: Coordinator Grades 6, 7, and 8 Clare Ettensohn: Confirmation—973-267-8519 Tara Speer: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sue Paradise: Secretary
The Faith Formation traditional program for kindergarten through 8th grade will meet virtually for 2020-2021. Second grade sacramental prep will have a blended model, face-to-face and virtual. Confirmation prep will also have a blended model. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes will meet September–April on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and will adhere to all state guidelines and regulations.
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.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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.
SATURDAY August 22 8:00 a.m. Regina Kolster 5:30 p.m. Mary K. Connell Judy Shea SUNDAY August 23 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:00 a.m. The Sexton and Tedeschi Families Joseph Fiori 10:00 a.m. Helen McCarthy Enright Ethel and Patrick Kenny 12:15 p.m. Robert Bas Kimberley Costello Mary Elizabeth Cassidy MONDAY August 24 7:00 a.m. Kathleen McCormack 12:05 p.m. Helen McCarthy Enright TUESDAY August 25 7:00 a.m. Alice Boehler 12:05 p.m. Lisbeth Hernandez WEDNESDAY August 26 7:00 a.m. Tom Richardson 12:05 p.m. Rudy Kelly THURSDAY August 27 7:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Parish 12:05 p.m. Daniel Anderl FRIDAY August 28 7:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Parish 12:05 p.m. Suzan Williams SATURDAY August 29 8:00 a.m. Hugh Geraghty 5:30 p.m. Julia and John Hose Frances Filandro SUNDAY August 30 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:00 a.m. Robert Cavanaugh Mary Riccette 10:00 a.m. Marcia Punsalan Joseph G. McNeill 12:15 p.m. John R. Acken Deborah Marosi
LIVE STREAMING MASS SCHEDULE Father John and Father Luke will be livestreaming
daily Mass at 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday, and weekend Masses at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 8:00, 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Sundays. Join us online for Mass.
The dispensation from the obligation to participate
in Sunday and Holy Day Masses remains in effect until further notice. This means that the obligation to attend Mass is suspended. If you are not comfortable with going back to Mass, or if you have any underlying health conditions, or your age makes you more vulnerable to Covid 19, then you are encouraged to stay home and continue participating in the Liturgy of the Mass through livestreaming.
August 23, 2020 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
irst Reading: Isaiah 56:1,6-7
This first reading comes from a prophet in the Isaiah tradition who preached to Jews newly returned to the Holy Land after their Exile in Babylon. This prophet had a universal outlook and proclaimed that pagans could also become part of God’s people.
econd Reading: Romans 11:13-15,29-32
Continuing the discussion begun in last week’s second reading, the apostle Paul expresses the hope that his Gentile converts will live such righteous lives that his Jewish kinfolk will recognize God’s presence in the Church. Since God’s call is irrevocable, both Jews and Gentiles will inevitably realize that God’s mercy has graced everyone.
ospel: Matthew 15:21-28
In this portion from Matthew’s Gospel, a Gentile woman implores Jesus’ aid. Jesus, at first, seems to hold such pagans in low esteem, but then responds to the woman’s arguments with praise for her faith.
We invite you to prayerfully reflect on the Readings for the week of August 23
Monday Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11;
Mt 25:1-13 Saturday 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-21; Mk 6:17-29 Sunday Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27
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, Jack Guerriero, Francesca Kobylarz-Bongiorno, Saletha Corbin, Ray Donovan, Calvin Zamarelli, Stephanie Trincanello, Rob Loia, Terri Abrams, Louis Cicitta, John Jennings, Madeline Longo, Janet Friedman, Janet Stiles, Ruth Puoti, Michael Grogan, John Hefferon, Doris Bonanno, Terrence Wanniski, Audrey Roast, Vivian Hart, Debra Phillip, Capt. Roseanne Hartley, Gloria Dabal, Millie Fragopane, Norman Gravino, Kenneth Bodnar, Dr. Orlando Ternen, Linda Leo, Michael Scavone, David Levit, Sylvia Walsh, Philip Barret, Fr. Jude Salas, Rowland Lucid, Francis Romance, Joey Jones, Marianne Jones, Joe Jones, Anthony Sauchelli, Angela Caraccia, Maria Marrero-Kirc, Ian Nguyen, Rossana Wright, Jim Wright, Will Cofnuk, Fred Lawless, Margarita Pagan, Kyle Gannon, Mary Author, Marie-Abou-Daoud, Irma Zuwolinsky, Cody Diorio, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, Fr. Edwin Saumut, Len Solimene, Richard Giacabone, Frank Vallario, Walter Touchette, Ray Maskal, Dale Potter, Sr. Joan Daniel Healy, Fr. Joseph Lugo, Fr. Leonardo Jaramillo, Rev. Yohan Serrano, Jean McHugh, Lonnie Ridley, Fr. Eugene Romano, Catherine and Raymond Corrine, Joseph Luayon, Vincent Marella, Fr. Rick Hardy, Phyllis Savage, Kiva Sullivan, Carl Sullivan, Francis Gao, Fr. Frank Webber, Thomas Richardson, Frank Cartucci, Diane DeLuccia and Kay DeGregoda, Nancy Prater, Mary Grace Bell, Jamie Willoughby, Kim Jones, Christa Szilagyi, Mark Anderl, Reginald Flowers, David and Linda Barillo, Craig P. Walsh, Annette Chambers, Paul Torres, Stephanie Bailey, Margo Milecofsky, David Baime
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.
RCIA SESSIONS BEGIN IN OCTOBER Do you know someone who would like to become a
Catholic? Do you know an adult Catholic who, for one reason or another, never received their First Communion? Do you know an adult Catholic who never received Confirmation? If you answered ‘Yes’ to one or more of these questions, I ask you to please contact me at [email protected] or call me at 973-539-2141, ext. 15 so that I can speak with them about how they can become Catholic or receive First Communion and Confirmation.
The RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process for people to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. In the midst of a global pandemic, we are working on a plan to conduct our classes that will likely be a combination of in person, livestreaming and distance learning. But be assured that we will have an RCIA class this year, and, as always, it will be a joy and a privilege to guide our candidates and catechumens to the fullness of sacramental life in the Catholic Church.
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
Do you need help? Our Good Samaritan Ministry can assist registered parishioners with various errands and services. If you, or anyone you know, is unable to get groceries, prescriptions or other necessities, due to the Coronavirus restrictions or for any other reason, please have them contact our Good Samaritan Coordinator for August, Audrey Geraghty, 973.538.3134
Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ
August 23, 2020 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
JESUS GIVES THE KEYS TO PETER
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” [ . . .] you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church . . .
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 16: 13-20)
Here is a reflection I hope you will enjoy. Pieces of metal jangling in our pockets that open doors . . . plastic cards on lanyards
around our necks, embedded with codes that give us access to an infinity of data . . . “keyless” systems that enable us to start our car on a cold morning from inside our warm homes.
We all possess keys of every kind — but keys are about much more than their
function. Keys are authority. To be given access to such restricted places requires us to
demonstrate our competence and responsibility to use that access to create and accomplish good for the benefit of all.
Keys are trust. To possess the key to a door or device is to be entrusted with that
mechanism’s responsible use and safe keeping. And keys are wisdom. Certain “keys” are designed to explain and decode, opening us
to new insights and understanding. The study of music, mathematics, genetics and engineering leads us to advances in medicine, architecture and art that are the keys to human progress. Keys are more than what they open — they are signs of potential and promise.
The “keys of the kingdom of heaven” that Christ entrusts to us, his Church today, are
also signs of power, trust and understanding: the “key” to proclaim, in both our parish ministries and our everyday generosity, the presence of God in our communities; the “key” to reconcile and heal the lost and broken; the “key” that opens up the mysteries of
God’s great love for all humanity as revealed to us in Christ. (Connections)
In Christ’s Peace, Father John
ENTRUSTED WITH THE MYSTERY OF FAITH Our faith is a living reality. We believe in Jesus
Christ and try to follow him as his faithful disciples. We do so in many different circumstances and situations. However we always stand in need of guidance and direction to stay faithful.
Adults: In today’s complex world of challenges, how do I maintain an authoritative voice to help move authentically and consistently forward in faith?
Children: How do my parents, my teachers, and the members of my parish community help me to know my faith and grow in it?
CONFIRMATION CATECHISTS NEEDED
Each year, we recruit new catechists for Confirmation Prep. Confirmation Prep is a two year program. Catechists meet with the same group of approximately ten candidates each year. Peer Ministers, juniors and seniors of the parish, assist with each group. The two year program includes service, study, prayer, retreat and community building so that the candidate will feel strengthened in their faith. We anticipate having virtual and face to face sessions one Sunday night per month, September through May. To learn more about becoming a Confirmation catechist or a Peer Minister, contact our Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator, Clare Ettensohn at [email protected].
FAITH FORMATION AT ASSUMPTION
We have a new name! Assumption Religious Education is now known as Assumption Faith Formation and our Faith Formation 2020-2021 registration site is open. Please visit the Faith Formation page of the parish website and select from these options: • Family Formation for grades kindergarten through
8th. This approach will appeal to all ages regardless of learning style or special needs. $175 per family; an additional $50 materials fee for 2nd graders.
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This is a Montessori approach to the religious formation of the young child ages 3 to 12. Presently, we are accepting new participants ages 3 to 6 to join us in Level I. True Cost or Fair Share.
• Confirmation Prep for our 9th and 10th graders. This will be a blended approach. Some virtual and some face to face sessions. $100 per candidate, per year.
• Classes for our First Communicants will be part of the virtual Family Formation model. There will be additional virtual sessions specifically for 2nd graders. If our new reality allows, we will also have some face to face time with 2nd graders.
Each of these models is fluid and flexible and subject to change, as needed, in order to adhere to all state and church safety measures and guidelines. No one will ever be denied Faith Formation because of an inability to pay.
Please contact [email protected] to discus any questions about our upcoming programs.
MASS ATTENDANCE AUGUST 8/9 In Church (People) Online (Households)
5:30 p.m. 83 111 8:00 a.m. 46 131 10:00 a.m. 64 135 12:15 p.m. 30 45 Total: 223 422
FINANCIAL BLESSINGS
Assumption is a Tithing Parish
Our collection for the weekend of August 15/16 was $18,023. The collection for that weekend last year was $17,887.
My friends thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful and outstanding generosity throughout this Covid pandemic and always. Because of you we are able to continue carrying on our mission. I am always most grateful to you for your sacrificial giving.
PART TIME DATA ENTRY JOB OPEN
The Diocese of Paterson Development Office (Clifton) is seeking a part-time data entry applicant for seasonal employment. Hours are flexible and not to exceed 30 hours per week. Responsibilities include accurate data entry of campaign pledges and payments and other pertinent donor information into donor database. Computer skills and advanced typing skills are a plus. Any interested parties should contact the Development Office at (973) 777-8818, ext. 218 for further details.
VNA'S TIME TO CARE PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We Need YOU to make a difference in your
community! Your voice is needed. Now is a critical time to reach
out to those in your community who are ill or disabled, confined to home, and no longer able to receive visitors – and you can do it from your own home!
Join the VNA Time to Care program and make phone calls to those who are in need of a comforting voice. This is a great way to be involved in the community at this time of self-quarantine.
Details • Phone calls only at this time (no emails or texts) • As a nonprofit, volunteering with VNANNJ should
qualify for community service hours • A brief training will be provided • A suggested script is available • Both student and adult volunteers are accepted!
Click here to volunteer If you have questions or would like more information,
please reach out to Billie Goon, Senior Development Coordinator, at 973-451-4119 or [email protected].
Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ
What’s Happening at
St. Paul Inside the Walls
One Way is an original class created "Inside the Walls" is a course in intermediate Discipleship. We have two tracks, one for young adults (age 21-39) and one for all adults 18 and older. The first session for both tracks is "Discipleship" and they begin the week of September 13th, click below to get all the details. Our young adults will meet in person on Sunday mornings 9am - 10:30am. The Wednesday evening session for all other adults will be held online. Please register in advance to receive the secure Zoom link.
Catholicism from Scratch, One of our longest running events, is back starting Saturday, September 19 from 10am-12pm. This program is made up of 6 self- contained sessions on specific topics, focusing on the basics of Catholicism for those who need a brush-up, those who missed it the first time around, or those who never heard it before. We’ll be virtual for our sessions in September and October! Registration is free, just let us know if you are joining us to receive the secure Zoom link.
We are eager to get back in the swing of things at St. Paul's. Our focus on the cleanliness and safety of our facilities is a top priority and we are confident that you will love coming to our events and programs this Fall both in person and virtually! Visit insidethewalls.org for a full list of our fall programs!
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