Church of the Assumption We come to pray ...We leave to serve 29 Jefferson Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 (201)262-1122 [email protected]NEW CHURCH WEBSITE: www.assumption-emerson.org EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER WEBSITE: www.assumptionacad.org Online EMERGENCIES ASSUMPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Giving Phone: 201-262-1122, EXT. 9 Phone: 201-262-0300 Fax: 201-262-5910 QR Code Fax: 201-262-7855 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 201-986-0970 Served By: Rev. PAOLO TANZINI, Pastor Rev. EUGENE J. HAZEWSKI, Pastor Emeritus Rev. CAMILO (MILES) LOPEZ, Parochial Vicar JOHN E. HOGAN, Deacon JOSEPH J. PAULILLO, Deacon Staffed By: SISTER DOMINIC MARIE MCDONNELL, O.P. Pastoral Associate for Catechetics SUSAN JUREVICH, Director Assumption Early Childhood Center JUDI AGNEW, Youth Leader RICHARD SORCE, Ph.D. Director of Music, Organist/Pianist ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2014 Confessions: During the Advent Season: Mondays and Saturdays 11:00 am.-12:00 noon Deanery Penance Service:Monday, Dec.15 at 7:30 pm Church of the Assumption, Emerson Living Nativity Play: Sunday, Dec.14th at 3:00 P.M. Caroling: December 24th before the Midnight Mass Masses: Saturdays: 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Christmas Eve: Dec. 24 - 6:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight Christmas Day: Dec. 25 - 8:30 a.m.,10:00 a.m.,12:15 p.m Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Jan. 1, 2015 - 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Effective management of your parish requires that every Catholic family or individual living within the parish must be registered. Any changes should be reported to the rectory. SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS: Celebrated monthly. Arrangements should be made as soon as possible. Pre-Registration is required for the Program of Preparation and Baptism. Please call the Rectory to register. VISITATION /ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please inform the Rectory regarding persons who are hospitalized or confined to home, and arrangements will be made to bring the Sacrament to them. Anointing , any hour of the day or night, call the Rectory. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon, or anytime by appointment. MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage should contact a priest on staff at least one year in advance, prior to making any other arrangements. VOCATIONS: Anyone contemplating vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life should contact the Vocations Office at (973) 497-4365. MINISTRIES Altar Servers - FR. CAMILO LOPEZ Archbishop’s Annual Appeal - MARY ANN TORRE Art & Environment Ministry – NANCY WHITEHOUSE Baptism Preparation - MARGE SPATARO Beautification – MARION VAN BLARCUM Bereavement - VIRGINIA BARKER Bible Study– DAVE & SUE RECTOR Bingo - MARIA PONZO Children’s Liturgy - NANCY PETRAMALE Choir Director – RICHARD SORCE, Ph.D. Cornerstone - LAURA SAVINO Cub Scouts– STACEY PRICE-MUNSON Development - BRIAN BEAHM Eucharistic Ministers - DEACON JOHN HOGAN Girl Scouts-TERRI RIVERS Good Samaritan – DEACON JOSEPH J. PAULILLO Homebound - LESLIE SOLIMANDO Jubilee Committee - BRIAN BEAHM Knights of Columbus - DOUGLAS HERON Lectors – DEACON JOHN HOGAN Legion of Mary - MARITA MORGAN Parish Archives - FRANCESCA IANORA Parish Safety Environment Coordinator – SUE JUREVICH RCIA/Religious Education - SR DOMINIC MARIE MCDONNELL Respect For Life – FR. CAMILO LOPEZ Roadrunners - JOE MAURER Rosary Society – LOIS TOOLEN Senior Citizens - PETER LIGAMMARI Small Christian Communities - ANN FUNK Social Concerns - MADDY SAUL Ushers – FR. CAMILO LOPEZ Venture Scouts - JOHN BROBSON Youth Ministry – JUDI AGNEW PARISH TRUSTEES - RAY ALBANO & PAUL BRIGNOLA PASTORAL COUNCIL RAYMOND ALBANO, Chairperson PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL KEN ALBERS, Chairperson
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Church of the Assumption We come to pray ...We leave to serve
29 Jefferson Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 (201)262-1122 [email protected]
NEW CHURCH WEBSITE: www.assumption-emerson.org EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER WEBSITE: www.assumptionacad.org
Online EMERGENCIES ASSUMPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Giving Phone: 201-262-1122, EXT. 9 Phone: 201-262-0300 Fax: 201-262-5910 QR Code Fax: 201-262-7855 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 201-986-0970
Served By: Rev. PAOLO TANZINI, Pastor Rev. EUGENE J. HAZEWSKI, Pastor Emeritus Rev. CAMILO (MILES) LOPEZ, Parochial Vicar JOHN E. HOGAN, Deacon JOSEPH J. PAULILLO, Deacon Staffed By: SISTER DOMINIC MARIE MCDONNELL, O.P. Pastoral Associate for Catechetics SUSAN JUREVICH, Director Assumption Early Childhood Center JUDI AGNEW, Youth Leader RICHARD SORCE, Ph.D. Director of Music, Organist/Pianist
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2014 Confessions: During the Advent Season: Mondays and Saturdays 11:00 am.-12:00 noon Deanery Penance Service:Monday, Dec.15 at 7:30 pm Church of the Assumption, Emerson Living Nativity Play: Sunday, Dec.14th at 3:00 P.M. Caroling: December 24th before the Midnight Mass Masses: Saturdays: 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Christmas Eve: Dec. 24 - 6:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 12:00 Midnight Christmas Day: Dec. 25 - 8:30 a.m.,10:00 a.m.,12:15 p.m Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Jan. 1, 2015 - 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Effective management of your parish requires that every Catholic family or individual living within the parish must be registered. Any changes should be reported to the rectory.
SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS: Celebrated monthly. Arrangements should be made as soon as possible. Pre-Registration is required for the Program of Preparation and Baptism. Please call the Rectory to register. VISITATION /ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please inform the Rectory regarding persons who are hospitalized or confined to home, and arrangements will be made to bring the Sacrament to them. Anointing , any hour of the day or night, call the Rectory.
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon, or anytime by appointment. MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage should contact a priest on staff at least one year in advance, prior to making any other arrangements. VOCATIONS: Anyone contemplating vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life should contact the Vocations Office at (973) 497-4365.
MINISTRIES Altar Servers - FR. CAMILO LOPEZ Archbishop’s Annual Appeal - MARY ANN TORRE Art & Environment Ministry – NANCY WHITEHOUSE Baptism Preparation - MARGE SPATARO Beautification – MARION VAN BLARCUM Bereavement - VIRGINIA BARKER Bible Study– DAVE & SUE RECTOR Bingo - MARIA PONZO Children’s Liturgy - NANCY PETRAMALE Choir Director – RICHARD SORCE, Ph.D. Cornerstone - LAURA SAVINO Cub Scouts– STACEY PRICE-MUNSON Development - BRIAN BEAHM Eucharistic Ministers - DEACON JOHN HOGAN Girl Scouts-TERRI RIVERS Good Samaritan – DEACON JOSEPH J. PAULILLO Homebound - LESLIE SOLIMANDO Jubilee Committee - BRIAN BEAHM Knights of Columbus - DOUGLAS HERON Lectors – DEACON JOHN HOGAN Legion of Mary - MARITA MORGAN
Parish Archives - FRANCESCA IANORA Parish Safety Environment Coordinator – SUE JUREVICH RCIA/Religious Education - SR DOMINIC MARIE MCDONNELL Respect For Life – FR. CAMILO LOPEZ Roadrunners - JOE MAURER Rosary Society – LOIS TOOLEN Senior Citizens - PETER LIGAMMARI Small Christian Communities - ANN FUNK Social Concerns - MADDY SAUL Ushers – FR. CAMILO LOPEZ Venture Scouts - JOHN BROBSON Youth Ministry – JUDI AGNEW PARISH TRUSTEES - RAY ALBANO & PAUL BRIGNOLA PASTORAL COUNCIL RAYMOND ALBANO, Chairperson PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL KEN ALBERS, Chairperson
December 14, 2014 CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th 8:30 Luisa Sasso R/b Her Loving Family 10:00 Walter Hoehn R/b His Loving Family 12:15 Cecilia & Cosimo Possidel R/b Diana & Nevio Coren MONDAY, DECEMBER 15th 6:30 Mary Ann Arter R/b Desiree Saunders & Family 8:00 Dec’d Members of the DeSantis R/b The DiNicola Family and DiNicola Families 12:05 Mary & Martin Murphy R/b Barbara & Don Healy TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16th
6:30 Chester “Rip” Klutkowski R/b Jean & Brian Flanagan 8:00 Brendan Cole R/b The Macaluso Family 12:05 Lawrence Kennedy R/b Barbara & Don Healy WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17th 6:30 Mary Ann Arter R/b Amy Saidel 8:00 William Quinn R/b John & Lori Lucey & Family 12:05 Michael Durkin R/b Nuala O’Sullivan THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th 6:30 Nevio Coren R/b Tom & Mary Lynch 8:00 Patricia Montuori R/b Judi Agnew & The St. Peter’s Academy Class of 2015 12:05 Eileen Roman R/b Her Loving Husband, (2nd Anniversary) Kenneth Roman FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th 6:30 Arnaldo Sia R/b His Loving Wife & Daughter 8:00 Mary Toscano R/b Her Loving Brother, Robert 12:05 Mary Spataro R/b Marge & Ralph Spataro SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th 8:00 Patricia Nichols R/b Mr. & Mrs. John McKinney 12:05 Domenica Scrivanich R/b The Busanic Family 5:00 Patrick Reilly R/b His Loving Wife & Family (22nd Anniversary) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st 8:30 Bridget Lynch R/b Tom & Mary Lynch 10:00 Peter Colarullo R/b The Capuano & Tumino Families 12:15 Patrick Daniel Gallo R/b His Loving Mom & Dad
IN LOVING MEMORY
St. Joseph Candle burns in Loving Memory of Nevio Coren
R/b His Loving Wife & Family Blessed Mother Candle burns in Loving Memory of
Arnaldo Sia R/b His Loving Wife & Daughter
Sanctuary Candle burns in Loving Memory for the Dec’d members of the Martin & Roman Families
R/b Kenneth Roman
MASS OFFERTORY Thank you for your support of our Parish Community. The weekly collection for December 6/7th was $ 7,955.00.
The Retired Fund for Religious collection was $ 2,722.00.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK John Sullivan, John Spellman, JR., Sara D’Elleto, Lucy DeCarolis, Bob Gilbert, Andrea Korner, James E. Hough, Jimmy Muth, Jennifer Gismondi, Jackie Santalla, Joseph Amato, (Baby) Mireya Devaraj, Jeanne Minck, Richard Pavone, Thomas Polenz, George Dfouni, Frank Bello, Nicholas Santiago, Laurel Saluzzi, Cathy Dwyer, Constantinos Ballas, Troy Wright, Lilo Gudzowski, George Green, David Martin, Earl L. Harrison III, Amelia Gallo, Frank Deluga, William Whelan, Trevor Monroe, June Guarino, Joe & Keith Sweatlock, Julie Cornella, Ned Holtje, Katie Wojcicki, Maryann Capuzzo, Donna Jean Donaccico, Louise Romagnoli, Rose Ligammari, “Jenny” and “Sandra”, Tommy Branchini, Brenden Ayers (infant), Maryann Anselmo, Richard Semenock, Debra Kool, Michael Mulvenna, Baby Declan Bogyo, Mark Francke, Lauren Scarola, Samran Dhillon, Donna Woods, Marie Tanner, Richard Falotico, Connie Roccanova, Mary Lou Gorab, Regina Kunz, Rev. William Pape, Lisa Graf, Anne Stahl, Leonardo Franchino, Carmella Isadori, Pauline DeLuca, Carol Price-Decker, Rita Puleo, Rose Mulloy, Domenick Sipala, Kathy Belloise, John Bollinger, Vito Lucivero, & Lori Levine. Please call the rectory to make any changes to this list.
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Major Jonathan Varoli, Maj. David J. Orzech, Cpt. Peter J. Orzech, PFC Justin Mignogna, Lcpl. Capt. Trev Moncure, Brian Cirola, Staff Sgt. David Elliott, Lcpl, Sgt. Damon Baker, Justin Di Niro, US Navy, Cpt. Michael Anthony Franson, Sgt. Graig A. Fraser, USMC, PFC Ryan Christopher Fraser, USMC, Sgt. Augie Manfre, US Army, PFC Christopher Leone, PFC Mark MacFarlane Jr., Sgt. Paul Cimino, N.J.N.G., Corporal Kevin Quigley, USMC, SPC David Fasano, U. S. Army, James Davies, USMC Please call the Rectory to make any changes to this list.
WORKERS’ SCHEDULE DECEMBER 19, 2014 at 7:30 Team 2
WELCOME: Newcomers, Visitors and Parishioners The priests, deacons & ministries of Church of the As-sumption welcome you. If you would like more informa-tion about entering more fully into our parish life & minis-try, we ask that you complete the form below & give it to an usher, or send it into the Rectory. Thank You! I would like…. ____ to become a Parishioner ____ to change my address ____ to receive envelopes ____ to let the Parish know of someone who is ill, or homebound & would like to receive Communion Name: ___________________________ Address: ___________________________ Phone: ____________________________
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A note from the Pastor Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
M y home parish in Italy – the place where I received my sacraments as a young boy – used to schedule several Masses on Sundays, all back-to-back. The reason was that the church was quite small while Mass attendance was very high. My brother and I would normally walk to church together on Sundays, while my parents (for a number of reasons) did not usually accompany us. We children got used to the idea that we had to go to Mass simply because we were getting ready for First Communion or Confirmation, or in order to know what was going on at the parish, where many activities were actually held for kids, even on Sunday afternoon. At Christmas, however, everything changed. Christmas Eve was the time of the year when we would go to Mass together as a family. After our evening meal, all would dress up and go to church for the Midnight Mass. The place was always packed. I remember all of us standing throughout the one-hour-long Mass (all seats had been occupied half an hour before we arrived), trying to find some comfortable spot within the crowd. That didn’t bother me a bit, though. Midnight Mass was always a special one, and not only because I would attend it with my whole family. Outside was darkness and cold. Inside, the place was filled with light, peace, and joy: the caroling and the way Mass was celebrated kept me awake and engaged; I felt as something really important was happening – something impactful, unusual, that had been made possible for me, for my personal sake. Here at Assumption we are keeping the tradition of celebrating Midnight Mass at … midnight! On Christmas Day we maintain the Sunday schedule, while on the Eve we also celebrate one Mass at 4:00 PM. Many consider this very 4:00 PM Mass as a “children” Mass: families come to church with their kids in the afternoon, then have supper, and next day enjoy the Christmas holiday by unwrapping their gifts. While it is convenient in many respects, nevertheless, the afternoon Christmas Eve Mass cannot provide the feelings that even little children experience during the Midnight Mass. Staying awake till Midnight and beyond, develops in all a sense of expectation and awe, the feeling that something mysterious is happening, of which we can personally participate. During the Midnight Mass, we bring Baby Jesus in procession, showing Him as the light that shines in the darkness. We also join our beautiful choir in the caroling that precedes the beginning of the solemn liturgy. We enter even more deeply into the mystery of the Incarnation, as we are reminded that Jesus wanted to be born in a total precarious condition, with no warm place to stay at, while outside it was cold and dark. Today I want to invite all – especially our younger families – to consider taking your children to the Christmas Midnight Mass. That’s a special occasion to transmit our faith to the next generations in a simple but powerful way, which will have an impact on all our little kids for the rest of their life. With my blessing, Fr. Paolo
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE AAA...Archbishop’s Annual Appeal...Our Triple “AAA”, (AAA) goal is $48,815.00. As of now, we have re-ceived $ 29,515.00 in pledges, leaving our Archdiocesan as-sessed goal short by $ 19,300.00 Of that pledged amount, we have received $ 26,156.00. Our Church Community consists of 1758 families. Out of this total, only 161 families are partici-pating in the Triple “A”. The Church realizes the hardship peo-ple are enduring these days, but, the Church relies on your gen-erosity to meet our obligations. So, please be generous.
Online Giving Demonstrate your Thankfulness this Season
Each holiday season, Church of the Assumption anticipates and relies on a seasonal increase in contributions. It is through the donations of every individual and family in the congregation that we are able to carry on our work now and throughout the year. If you need a convenient way to make recurring contribu-tions or plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving op-tions. As the pace of life speeds up around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make con-tributions. To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us online at www.assumption-emerson.org and locate the Online giving button. Or if it’s easier, complete a paper authorization form and return it to the church office. Thank you for your generos-ity and support. Online Giving Cards Many parishioners have signed up for our Online Giving program. Some of them have requested cards to be put into the Sunday’s collection basket in place of their cash donation. Cards are now available at the Rectory office for anyone interested in using them. Thank you for your continuous support. GIVE THANKS FOR RELIGIOUS Thank you! “We can certainly call you friends because of the way you care for our retired members,” writes a religious brother. Your gift to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious benefits some 35,000 senior sisters, broth-ers, and religious order priests. May God bless you and your families for your generosity! DECORATING WITH STYLE Anyone interested in joining the parishioners who have so generously been decorating our Church for the Christmas sea-son, are welcome to join them on Saturday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. to decorate the trees and put together the Nativity. The following week, on Wednesday, December 24th at 8:00 A.M. SHARP, they will be decorating the Church with the Poinsettia’s and adding any final touches. If you are an early riser, please think about joining them. All are welcome to help!! Remember many hands make light the work!!! ***Please note that starting January 2015, there will be no 6:00 PM Masses held the first Sunday of each month.***
JUBILEE EVENTS
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While planning an outdoor Carnival, the Jubilee Committee and Father Paolo have thought about running a smaller, indoor Carnival, on April 24th at the Parish Center. This Carnival will be geared towards our children, with Bounce Houses and Carnival games galore. We are in the planning stages and ask for Moms and Dads who would like to help out with ideas for what the children may like to do, to contact us with your ideas. We will also need Moms and Dads to lend a hand the day of the event. It will be open to anyone that wants to come regardless if they are Parishioners or not. Please contact Brian Beahm at 551-404-4965, or at [email protected]. Let’s give our kids something that they can help celebrate the Jubilee with. Bergen Catholic High School Honors Please congratulate the following Assumption Students in their achieving the Honor Roll during the First Marking period in the 2014-2015 Academic Year. Second Honors Carlo Camporeale Corey Russo Congratulations both of you for your continued success!!
December 14, 2014 JUBILEE MOMENTS….. BLESSINGS OF HOMES AND FAMILIES On the occasion of the Jubilee Year, the Church of the Assumption is introducing the Catholic Tradition of the Blessing of Homes and Families. If you are interested in Father Paolo, or Father Miles coming to your home to provide a House Blessing, please call the Rectory office at 201-262-1122, to schedule an appointment. CARNIVAL UPDATE: Our Parish is planning a Carnival this summer for Emerson and the neighboring towns. The dates are July 8th to July 12th. This event has potential to help provide substantial revenue for the Parish that is sorely needed. It also has the potential to bring our parishioners together. We will need many adult volunteers to help run this event. We have received excited responses from many of you, but we need more to ensure we have adequate coverage. If we have enough people, each person may only have to help out one evening or part of an evening. We do realize there are many other things in your lives that need attention, that is why we are giving all of you plenty of time to plan your schedule, so you might be able to help your Parish. Please contact Brian Beahm at 551-404-4965 or online at [email protected] and let me know if you are willing to help, or if you have any questions. We will try to accommodate any special needs you might require. As a Parish Family, we can come together and do this, while having fun!!!! INDOOR CARNIVAL FOR SPRING
Are you being called to Cornerstone? Why not take a break and treat yourself to the gift of Cor-nerstone? Our 7th Women’s Cornerstone retreat will happen here at Assumption on February 20th and 21st. This retreat is an opportunity for women to start, or renew a relationship with Christ. This 26 hour retreat is run by fellow women parishion-ers that have already made Cornerstone. We invite all women to give yourself this wonderful gift. Registration forms are in brochures located in the back of the church and in the Rectory. If you have any questions, please e-mail: [email protected], or call Nancy at 201-664-1424. Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day Today is often called Gaudete or “Rejoice” Sunday, be-cause the entrance antiphon begins with the word “Rejoice” and we are halfway through Advent-so much closer to Christ-mas. Today’s second reading also begins with “Rejoice.” On this Third Sunday of Advent, what do you have to rejoice about? How are your Advent preparations for Christmas going? Let us pray today for that extra boost of joy in this season of watchful waiting for the coming of the Lord. Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word Our reading from Isaiah today is the same passage that Jesus quotes at the beginning of his ministry in response to John the Baptist’s followers. Why is it here today? Traditionally, it lists the signs of the coming of the Messianic kingdom. Between this reading and the Gospel with John’s announcement of the coming of the Lord, the anticipation for the Lord’s arrival is mounting. Let us listen to God’s word today and rejoice. ANNUAL AFTER CHRISTMAS PARTY Our Annual After Christmas Party will be held on January 10th this year. It will be over in the Parish Center from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets went on sale last weekend, December 6th and can be purchased at all weekend Masses, or can be purchased at the Rectory during regular business hours. Last day of ticket purchases is January 5th. Tickets cost $ 35.00 per person/$ 65.00 per couple. This cost includes a gourmet buffet dinner, soft drinks, desert and coffee, DJ Music and dancing. Please feel free to bring any beverages you wish to make this evening an enjoyable event. This event is open to all adults, parishioner and non-parishioner, so invite your family and friends. We would like to thank the Knights of Columbus for orga-nizing this event for our Parish. Any questions, please call Brian Beahm at 551-404-4965 or e-mail at [email protected]. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS All men 18 years old and older wishing to join the Assumption Council # 5819 Knights of Columbus are welcome to call 201-225-1874, or check us out on our website at www.kofc5819.org to learn more about us.
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December 14, 2014 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Religious Education began on Monday, September 8th. If you have not registered yet, please contact the office at 201-986-0970 from Monday -Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm. If the child was not baptized at Assumption, please bring a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. Sister Dominic is in need of a 5th Grade Teacher. If you are interested, please call Sister at 201-986-0970, as soon as possible, she would be happy to work with you.
For adults who haven't received any of the sacraments and are seeking instruction, please call Father Paolo Tanzini at 201-262-1122.
CLASS MASSES TODAY, December 14th, Grade 7, will be hosting the Class during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. ALL children are welcome to attend the Class Mass and come for the refreshments following. The Class Masses are open for ALL children to attend. KEEP THOSE CARTRIDGES COMING!!! We wish to thank ALL of you who have been donating your used ink-jet printer cartridges. This has proven to be very helpful in supplementing our income & also in protecting the environment. Please continue to participate in this program. We receive $2.00 for each used ink-jet cartridge we submit providing they are NO LARGER THAN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND & also if the print-head is not damaged. This can be accomplished by either placing them back into the original box from time of purchase, or covering the head with a small piece of foil. Thank you for your help. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 This scripture reading sums up Stewardship. “Rejoice always” means place your trust in God; He will provide all that you need. “Pray constantly” means prayer should be a running conversation with God throughout the whole day, every day. “Give thanks in all circumstances” means even in bad situations, thank God. Suffering a little bit helps build empathy for others in similar situations. JOY’N THE ADULT CHOIR The Adult Choir needs YOU. Please consider becoming a member. Rehearsals are Thursdays 7:30-9:00. We sing at the 10:00 a.m. Mass every Sunday between September & June. All voice types are welcome, NO experience is necessary. Call Dr. Richard Sorce, Director, at 201-887-6175, for more information, or just come to the Church (rear entrance) any Thursday evening. REMEMBER...It is through the generosity of our advertisers that we are able to place this bulletin into your hands without cost to the Parish. Why not get into the habit of looking through the ads and give these neighbors & merchants a chance to serve your needs. Tell them you read about them in the Assumption Parish Bulletin.
ASSUMPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Dear Parishioners, This week I would like to introduce Mrs. Michelle Woch-inger and Mrs. Lisa Mulligan to you. Mrs. Wochinger gradu-ated from Montclair State University with a BA in Early Child-hood Education. Prior to teaching at Assumption, she taught Kindergarten and First Grade. This is her third year at our school. This year she is teaching Pre-K3, whereas in the past she taught Pre-K2. In June, Mrs. Wochinger got married at Saint Anthony’s Church in Hawthorne. Mrs. Mulligan is a parishioner who lives right across the street! Her husband and children graduated from Assumption Academy. She has worked here for six years and now she is our Physical Education teacher. She enjoys reading and run-ning in her spare time. *** Everyone is invited to our Christmas Concert, Tuesday, December 16th at 9:00 a.m. in the School Gym. Come and en-joy the voices of our Children!! Warmest Regards, Miss Jurevich
Here are different ways that you can be involved in our school: • We are having a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble, shop in
person at the Barnes and Noble Store, Route 17, Paramus, Purchases can still be made December 11th until Decem-ber 18th, both at the store or online. You will need Voucher # 11501640, to place the order online, or to bring to the store, in order for the Assumption ECC to get credit for the sales. Every little bit you can do to help is so grate-fully appreciated by our school and students. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!!
• Do not forget our Christmas Concert will be held on Tues-
day, December 16th at 9:00 a.m. in the School Gym. The Concert will be taped and DVD’s will be sold. That form will be distributed in December. Come and hear our An-gels sing!!
• We collect BOX TOPS & Campbell SOUP LABELS…
feel free to bring them over whenever you gather some together. We send them directly to their respective compa-nies throughout the year.
• We have an ongoing T-shirt sale. It says Assumption Early
Childhood Center on it. It comes in Royal Blue only. Adult shirts are available for $ 15. per shirt. Children sizes are $ 12. Call the school at 201-262-0300 for order details.
• Assumption ECC is still collecting clothing, shoes,
purses, belts, linens and stuffed animals. This collection will continue throughout the summer as well. Please bring the items in plastic trash bags to the cafeteria or gym in the school. Thank you for your generosity.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 14, 2014 MISSING !!!! A crystal set of Rosary beads. If anyone has found a set of Crystal Rosary beads, please return them to the Rectory office, as soon as possible. Highly Sentimental Value!!! St. Mary’s Church, 20 Legion Place, Closter will be having a special Mass & Support Group for all who are affected by the disease of alcoholism. The Mass will take place on Saturday, December 20th at 12:00 noon. Mass is offered for the support, healing & recovery of not only the men/women directly infected with the abuse of alcohol or drugs, but also for anyone involved in the life of the alcoholic or drug addict. For more information, please call 201-768-7565. ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK - EVENTS & CLASSES The Archdiocesan Respect Life Office and the Pro-Life Commission will host a Pro-Life Mass at noon on January 18, 2015 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge Street, Newark. January 22, 2015 marks the 42nd anniversary of the legalization of abortion in this country. By attending this special Mass, those who wish to stand up for life by cannot attend the March for Life in Washington, DC or the rally in Trenton can still show their support & defend those who cannot defend themselves. For more info, contact Cheryl at 973-497-4350. The Office of Family Life Ministries is sponsoring support Groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child. The groups are led by trained facilitators, parents who have also personally suffered the loss of a child. Groups meet the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge. If you have any questions, please contact Family Life Ministries at 973-497-4327. Charitable Gift Annuities - Are you interested in giving a substantial gift to the Church? You might consider a Charitable Gift Annuity offered by the Archdiocese of Newark. CGA’s regularly pay you a fixed amount of money every year for the rest of your life. Payments on our CGA’s are guaranteed by the Archdiocese of Newark. When you pass on to eternal life, what is left in the annuity is distributed to the Catholic Charities you specify. For more information about this please call Theresa Lynch at 973-497-4042.
OUTSIDE PARISH ACTIVITIES ENGLISH LESSONS OFFERED The Emerson Public Library is offering free lessons in English to adults who wish to master the language. Instruction is individual, or in small groups, and is scheduled at the convenience of the tutor and the student. Interested adults may register at the Library, or by calling Francesca at 201-261-4010. If you know anyone who may profit from this opportunity, please pass the information on to them. This program (ESL or English as a Second Language) is helping residents become active members of the community, as well as advance in their employment. Special Needs Children’s Mass - St. Therese Parish, 200 Jefferson Avenue, Cresskill is inviting children with special needs, and their families to Mass on December 21st at 1:30 p.m., followed by activities and a social for the children and their families. This Mass will be held on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 1:30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME!! PLEASE BRING A FRIEND!! For more information, please call 201-567-2528. Don Bosco Prep High School invites High School Musicians to the 2014-2015 Young Artists’ Scholarship Competition. This competition is to celebrate recognize & reward the talent, commitment & discipline of young performers. This competition offers High school musicians an opportunity to perform during the 2014-2015 Season of Don Bosco Prep’s Chapel Concerts. First place winner will also receive $ 1,000. in scholarship money to be used towards music education. This competition is open to NJ residents, US citizens & legal non-citizens who are full-time high school students, & who show a proficiency in vocal or instrumental music. Solo artists & ensembles performing in all styles of music will be considered. Interested participants are asked to submit an application with a preliminary audition DVD by JANUARY 15, 2015. Finalists will be notified by mail by January 31, 2015. For scholarship competition brochure, application or for more information, contact Toni Bilotti Cecere at [email protected] or visit the school’s website at www.donboscoprep.com/Events/Chapel Concert Series.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS If you would like to donate a Christmas plant for the Altar in memory of someone special, deceased or in honor of someone living, please fill out this form & bring it to the rectory during regular business hours, or place it in the collection basket at Mass. Please send your check in by Sunday, December 21st. Cost is $15.00 per plant. Your Name: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ In Memory of : _________________________________ Living Intention: _______________________________ Someone Special: ______________________________
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