Ministries 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 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, 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 Samuel Brito: 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: 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.

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 Linda Macios 973-539-2141 Boy Scouts Dave Lage 201-919-7259 Cub Scouts John Lago 609-213-1790 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 Divorced Catholics Deacon Elliott Stein 973-539-2141 Endowment for Poor Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Eucharistic Min. Hope Zenker 973-401-1010 Family Promise Mary Dougherty 973-538-9003 Finance Committee Dorothy Flynn 973-538-2634 Food Pantry Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Gardening Lynnie Tecza 973-539-2141 Giving Tree Brian Morgan 973-462-6972 Good Samaritan Jeanette Fredericks 973-216-2231 Home School Assoc. Debbie DeAngelis 973-889-8520 Holistic Health Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Homeless Solutions Ralph Ferrara 973-769-6418 JustFaith Kerry Mowry 973-683-1220 Knights of Columbus William C. Duggan, Jr. 973-960-6417 Lectors Andrea Bozzi 973-656-9864 Mental Health Liaison Paul Boehler 973-722-4994 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 Respect Life Anne Marie and 973-539-4650

Leonard Crann Senior Citizens Joan Kramer 973-539-4910

Janet Dedrick 973-539-7811 Soup Kitchen Annaliese Rush 973-455-0391 Spiritual Direction Karen Florance 973-476-5542 Ushers Anthony Romano 973-267-5433 Welcome /Hospitality Moira Clarkin 973-539-4390 Women's Cornerstone Louise Johnson 973-975-6651 Women’s Faith Sharing Gina Hurley 973 460 7241Vocations Deacon John Brandi 973-539-2141 Young Professionals Fr. Marcin 973-539-2141 Youth Ministry Lisa Sullivan 973-267-8519

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: assumption@assumptionparish.org

Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John E. Hart Parochial Vicar: Rev. Marcin Kania

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Martin F. Rauscher In Residence: Rev. Dennis J. Crowley

In Residence: Rev. Jeider Barraza In Residence: Rev. Msgr. Geno Sylva

Transitional Deacon: Jader Avila 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 Summer Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

August 20, 2017 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY August 19 8:00 a.m. Ray Regan 5:30 p.m. Jack Hefferon Susan Sullivan SUNDAY August 20 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Joan Wincko Mrs. May Gagliardi 10:00 a.m. Paul Albanese Dennis Carbley 12:15 p.m. Mildred and Florence Coppola Thomas Coyne MONDAY August 21 7:00 a.m. Olgierd Prus and the Zoltowski Family 12:05 p.m. Susan Sullivan TUESDAY August 22 7:00 a.m. Mary Petrillo 12:05 p.m. Mary K. Connell WEDNESDAY August 23 7:00 a.m. Agilio Garcia 12:05 p.m. Patricia Callahan THURSDAY August 24 7:00 a.m. Helen McCarthy Enright 12:05 p.m Emil and Edna Kubin FRIDAY August 25 7:00 a.m. Alice Boehler 12:05 p.m. Lisbeth Hernandez SATURDAY August 26 8:00 a.m. Rudy Kelly 5:30 p.m. Moncerrate Soto Pat Moore SUNDAY August 27 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Margaret J. Robnson Joan Wincko 10:00 a.m. Jonathan DiGiovanni Sellitto Joseph Luparella 12:15 p.m. Pat Moore Kay Cavanaugh 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 Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel, Cedar Knolls.

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 20

Monday Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, 43ab and 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Friday Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-6ab, 6c-7, 8-9a, 9bc-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

Mass Intentions

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY

FOR THE RECOVERY OF:

Charles Arnolt, Charles Arteglier, Greg, John, and Tom Baxter, Paula Rose Carducci, Jim Cavanaugh, Kenneth Eastman, Frank Geraghty, John Geraghty, John Hyland, Patricia Ioannou, Kenneth Krause, Susan Krauss, Ruth Necco, Mary Reisch, Marva Jean Corbin, Willette Greer, Liam Hanly, Nancy Arteglier, Margie Herman, Jim Mongey, Payton O'Brien, Lourdes Flores, Gerry Fraioli, David Kimmel, Kieran Kole, Sister Marie Graziano, William Moeller, Andrea C. Wright, Elaine Metzger, Rich Oelkers, Patricia McBride, Baby Benjamin LeFebvre, Jack Guerriero. Jeanette Mahoney, Gerry Hogan, Dale Salomone, Bob Nace, Barbara Ryan, Shea Lucasko, the Family of Andrea Deiuliis, Robert Spitzer, Wioletta Piorkowska, Hedda Sivertsson, Tim Byrne, Sheryll Stripp, Brian Tilton, Joseph Fiori, Francesca Kobylarz-Bongiorno, Don Giovanello, Denise Robinson, Freddy Garcia, Rev. Msgr. Martin F. Rauscher, Saletha Corbin, Carlos Luevano, Jamal Hudson, Msgr. Leo Carey, James Preston, Lucille Sanks, Madeline Polombo, Frank Spello, Norton Milecofsky, the Meeks and Stapleton Families, Shea Lukasko and Family, Doris Shieppe and Family, Eben Myers, Rebecca Russo, Juanita Venable, Ray Donovan, Pat Crowley, Grace Bornheim, Nigel Loeppky, Rossana Macedo, Beverly Davies, Daniel Fox, Baby Cora Oakley, Josiah Valverde , Dr. Mary Ann Malloy, Margaret Willard , Susan Baime, Marilyn Schafer, Pat Crowley, Terri Abrams, Julie Lemke and Bill Lemke, Thomas Cassidy, Merwyn Correa, Gloria Dabal, Karen Chiapinni, Brian Sherry, Irene Cozzens, Cathy Cozzens-Silveria, Patrick Gray, Jennifer Boehner, Louis Kenney, Robert Hook, Bishop Rodimer, Gus Mitchell, Patricia LeFebvre, Steve Keown, Ellie Morrell, Ada Thigpen, John Golden, Russell Burnside, Iris Perkins, David Moran, Brian Reilly, Caleb Quirk, Kimberly Norwood, Dorothy Santoro, Peg Croain,

Norma Jean Jones . 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; Commander 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.; Bryan Chojnacki, US Army, 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; 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, 1LT Schuyler Orecchio, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, Arlington,VA , Captain James Cassidy, USMC in Washinton, DC, 1st Lt. Devon Cassidy, Navy Nurse in San Diego, CA, Special Operator 2nd Class Patrick Gaven, USN, Staff Sargent Brent M. Betit, ARNG, First Sgt. Jeramiah Dempsey, USAF, Dr. Casey McCann, Lt. Commander Navy

GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY

Need help? Our ministry can assist parishioners with shopping, banking, doctor and dentist appointments, and other errands. Contact our coordinator for August, Jeannette Fredericks (973) 267-7152. Good Samaritan Ministry has an additional service: telephone visitation for anyone who is a shut-in or who just needs a friendly “Hello” on a regular basis. We all need to know someone cares about us, and a silent phone can be almost deafening when you are lonely. If you or someone you know would like a call from Terri, our volunteer Telephone Visitor, please call the Good Samaritan Coordinator of the month (in August it is Jeannette Fredericks (973) 267-7152) with the name and telephone number of the Assumption parishioner to be called. The Coordinator will pass the information to Terri, and conversation between the two will begin on a regular basis for as long as the individual finds it beneficial. As always with the Good Samaritans Ministry, all information is confidential.

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JESUS AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN

At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district

came and called out, " Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon ."

[Jesus] said in reply, " It is not right to take the food of children and throw it to the dogs." She said, " Please,

Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters." (Matthew 15: 21-28)

Here is a reflection I hope you will enjoy. Many years ago, in a Thailand village, a Buddhist woman named Malai became a Christian at the

request of her husband. The village's strict and overly scrupulous priest at the time, a missionary, told Malai that she must never again go inside a Buddhist temple because that would give people the impression that she was not a sincere Christian.

Her elderly mother continued to practice Buddhism. Malai would take her mother to the temple gate,

but faithful to the injunction of her pastor, she had to ask strangers to take her mother inside the temple itself and help her light the incense sticks and worship. In Thai society, to take care of one's elders was a sacred responsibility. It broke Malai's heart that she had to rely on the kindness of strangers to assist her mother and could not help her herself. But she obeyed her pastor.

One day while waiting for her mother to return from going inside the temple on the arm of a

stranger, Malai began to cry. A Buddhist nun who was sweeping the forecourt of the temple saw her. The nun stopped her sweeping and gently took Malai's arm. The nun asked what was wrong. Malai explained that as a Christian she could not go inside the temple to assist her elderly mother as she prayed. The nun stared for some time at the ground and then responded:

"Those who recognize the Holy and are moved to worship it, are never among strangers, no matter

what their religion happens to be. And those who are moved by the Holy to be compassionate are already one family. Do not let your heart be so troubled . . . Mercy has given you the opportunity to allow someone else to perform an act of compassion towards your mother. Is that not beautiful?" [As told by John Beeching, M.M., in Maryknoll, November-December 2016.]

Malai's encounter with the Buddhist nun mirrors the Canaanite woman's exchange with Jesus. In

our common search for God in our lives, the labels and stereotypes that separate different classes and religions collapse; the search for meaning and purpose - what the Buddhist nun calls "the Holy" - transforms "strangers" into a community and "family" dedicated to the good of all. Just as the wisdom of the Buddhist nun transforms Malai's perspective of those who help her mother, Jesus' compassion for the Canaanite woman and his healing of her daughter breaks down the wall between Gentile and Jew. The call to discipleship demands that we look beyond labels and stereotypes to realize that every one of us is a child of God, brothers and sisters all. (Connections)

In Christ’s Peace, Father John

August 20, 2017 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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GREAT IS YOUR FAITH!

It seems to be endemic to the human race for some to believe they are more deserving than others. Such people tend to display an air of superiority; this seemed to be the case with the Jews during the days of Jesus.

Adults: How open am I to welcoming or helping people who are different from me?

Children: How do I get along with others who are different from me or who speak a foreign language?

A Family Perspective: Even when spurned by Jesus, the faith of the Canaanite woman makes her bold enough to argue and ask again for what she needs. Her persistence and great confidence that Jesus could heal her daughter reminds us of the confidence with which our children bring to us their own needs. In their faith and trust we can find modern examples of how we might approach God in prayer.

As a family recall some times when a request for something was presented by one family member to another with confidence and persistence. If the request was denied, talk about why that was so. If the request was eventually granted, talk about what led to the change of heart. Then read together today's Gospel, Matthew 15:21-28. Was anyone surprised by Jesus' response to the Canaanite woman? Why or why not? What makes Jesus change his mind and heal the woman's daughter? When we pray, God wants us to be as confident in his mercy. Invite family members to identify the things that they most need from God. Pray these prayers of petition together as a family, confident that God will hear and answer your prayers.

MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER

Meeting Christ in prayer is a unique eight-week guided prayer experience for small groups modeled on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Each meeting teaches and reinforces specific prayer practices such as Lectio Divina, Imaginative Prayer, Meditation, The Examen, and more. Thirty minutes of daily prayer is required by each participant. No prior experience with prayer groups is needed, just a desire to enrich one’s prayer. At least 6 participants are needed for this program to run. Participant book provided. Facilitator: Carol Makravitz, SCC, $80 due by September 20, 2017. Dates are October 4, 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 8, 15, 22. Starts with coffee at 9:45 a.m., and the program is from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Register by September 20, 2017. Call Quellen at [973] 543-6528 x 217 for further information Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

THE 2017 MISSION COOPERATION

This weekend we welcome Fr. Derek Anderson from the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) as a missionary speaker at all of our Masses. Living a joyful life, the priests, religious sisters, and lay missionaries of SOLT serve in 13 countries throughout the world. SOLT needs your help to continue its missionary work serving those in deep need. They invite you to join in this work through your prayers, consideration of a volunteer opportunity, and financial support. Please help Fr. Derek and the SOLT family respond to the needs of the people. Thank you.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

FOR ADULTS (RCIA)

Do you know someone who would like to become a Catholic or are you a Catholic adult who would like to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and/or Confirmation? You are invited to come and join us in this journey of faith. Inquire now for the session that will begin in the Fall. Contact the Parish Office at 973-539-2141 or send an email to assumption@assumptionparish.org.

IT’S ALL ABOUT SERVING!

WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE AS JESUS DID

As catechists, we teach primarily because we have experienced God’s love in our lives, and, as a result of that experience, we seek to share that love with our students. Please prayerfully consider answering God’s call to serve and inquire about becoming a catechist by contacting Linda in the Religious Education office at RelEd@assumptionparish.org or call 973-267-5638.

Our particular needs are for classes that will meet in 2017-2018 on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, Mondays after-school, and for our Fridays, Faith and Family program which meets one Friday night per month. We also need assistants for our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.

2017/2018 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

BEGINS SOON The 2017-2018 Religious Education program will

soon be underway. If you have not registered your child yet, please visit www.assumptionparish.org, and click on the Religious Education link, then select from the following choices: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Confirmation Fridays Faith and Family (first 30 families) Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

If you have any questions about our program, please email our Director of religious Education, Linda Macios, at linda.macios@assumptionparish.org or call 973-539-2141.

JOINED TOGETHER IN HOLY MATRIMONY

David Donald Stoffel Jr. and Michele Lyn Gullotta

Philip Anthony Recco and Michele Marie Uffer

PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING AN USHER

The ministry of ushers is the oldest lay ministry in the Catholic Church. The ushers of today have descended from a long line of people of God who have gone before them. During the time of Christ, the Doorkeepers of the temple numbered in the hundreds and were the forerunners of todays ushers.

Today the ushers primary duties and responsibilities include greeting and welcoming parishioners as they enter the church, helping them to find seats, taking up the collection and wishing everyone a good day at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Celebration.

If you would like to be an active member of our Parish community, please consider joining our team of ushers. Contact Anthony Romano at 973-267-5433.

SAVE THE DATE - ASI BENEFIT CONCERT

Africa Surgery, Inc., will hold a benefit concert, Saturday, October 28, 2017, 8:00 to 9:30 PM, right here at Assumption Church. The amazingly talented Randolph High School String Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Eric Schaberg, returns bigger and better than ever. And Andrew Vogts, Violin/Fiddle Soloist, will be returning after a stellar performance at our ASI benefit concert last year. Suggested Donation: $10 per adult; children free. All proceeds go directly to support surgical/medical/educational efforts in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

ASSUMPTION'S STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

AND THEIR MEANING PART TWO

Join us on Sunday, September 10, from 1:30-3:30 PM in the Church as Father Dennis guides us in the history of the sacred images depicted in the windows of our Church. Many of these windows reflect the lives of the saints or incorporate narratives from the Bible. Our windows tell a story that you can reflect on.

Register online at www.assumptionparish.org, or call the Parish Office at 973-539-2141.

THE BEACON

NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF PATERSON

The Beacon is the weekly paper of the Diocese of Paterson. It contains articles about the parishes of the diocese, the Catholic Church in the US and the international Catholic Church. It also contains a weekly letter from the Bishop, and several nationally syndicated Catholic opinion columns. For many families, there is no Catholic publication in their homes, no message of faith. The Beacon is a vital tool of evangelization that can make a difference in your faith lives.

If you are a registered parishioner, and would like to receive The Beacon, please sign up for delivery at assumptionparish.org by clicking on the link to The Beacon on the homepage.

MASS ATTENDANCE AUGUST 12/13 5:30 p.m. 223 7:00 a.m. 105 8:30 a.m. 165 10:00 a.m. 405 12:15 p.m. 299 Total: 1,197

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

Assumption is a Tithing Parish

The collection total for August 12/13 was $19,331. The collection total for this weekend last year was $21,037. Pastor’s Note: Thank you for tithing and for all the ways that you welcome people to our beautiful Assumption parish. Serving the Lord here with you is an immense blessing.

2016 BISHOPS’ ANNUAL APPEAL

Assumption Parish received it’s final 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal rebate check in the amount of $4,770. This rebate, added to the March rebate check in the amount of $77,538 reflects 50% of the cash received through June 30th beyond our 2016 parish Appeal goal of $68,355. Total cash received as of June 30, 2017 totaled $232,971. Total rebate paid out to Assumption Parish is $82,308. Outstanding! Thank you to all who participated in the 2016 Appeal.

OFFERTORY PROCESSION

As we gather to celebrate the Mass each week, we encourage families and couples to participate in the Offertory Procession. If you wish to take part in the presentation of the gifts of bread and wine, please see one of the ushers prior to the start of Mass.

AFRICA SURGERY INC.

Africa Surgery will again be sending a container of supplies to Sierra Leone, West Africa in late September. Currently, we are looking for any help you can give us for the following items: used cell phones, denture crème, adult diapers, computers, Apple or Windows 7 or newer, eye glasses, fabric, hand tools, and luggage bags, all sizes. Cut off date is Sept. 15. Items can be left at the church office. Call Tom at 973-292-3320.

August 20, 2017 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH

THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Connor Stephen Murray Son of Robert and Amanda

Finley Marie Nolting

Daughter of Eric and Nicole

Mila Rose Nolting Daughter of Eric and Nicole

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A NOTE ABOUT ASSUMPTION CHOIRS

Our Sunday 5:30 p.m. Youth Mass will resume on September 10th. If you are going into 7th grade or beyond, please consider joining the Youth Music Ministry which meets at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday’s and sings at the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Our Children’s Choir is for grades two through eight and meets on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. It’s lots of fun and a wonderful way to pray with your friends and to learn music. Please contact Claudia Nardi at 973-539-2141 ext. 19 if you are interested.

PIZZA NIGHT WITH THE BISHOP

FOR WOMEN!

Save the Date - Monday, September 25th from 7 - 9 PM at Pope John Paul XXIII High School - the first "Pizza Night for Women" with Bishop Serratelli. This event will be open to high school and college aged women discerning their vocation. For details, please contact the office of the Delegate for Religious at 973-777-8818 ext. 207, or kerry@patersondiocese.org.

ASSUMPTION SENIORS

Our first meeting in the Fall will be on September 26. Typically our meetings are on the last Tuesday of every month, starting at the 12:05 Mass and continuing with lunch and a presentation afterward in Rauscher Hall. Special travel events, like the trip to Radio City for the Christmas Spectacular are planned separately.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and join us on September 26!

SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY

4TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Please join the Sisters of Christian Charity from Mendham, NJ, on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the beautiful Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston, NJ for an outstanding day of golf, camaraderie and example of God’s bounty.

All proceeds from the outing support the Sisters in their ministries and help to care for the infirm and elderly Sisters. For more information, contact Casey Dolan at dev.director@scceast.org or (973)-543-6528 ext. 313 or visit www.scceast.org/golf-outing.

THE HISTORY OF THE PARISH

We Built a Family Together: The History of the Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary by parishioners Robert and Jeanette Fredericks, with photographs by Sergio Burani. You can get a copy for a $25 donation to Assumption by visiting the parish website www.assumptionparish.org or stopping by the parish office during regular office hours. The History of the Parish is a great gift. This collector’s item can also be purchased at the Morristown and Township Library on Miller Road.

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an

approach to the religious formation of children ages 3-12. Based on the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, Sofia Cavalletti, a Hebrew and Scripture scholar and Gianna Gobbi, a Montessori-trained educator, developed this program which links Scripture with Liturgy. They began this work in 1954 and the study continues today throughout the world.

There are three levels of this program: Level I for the 3-6 year old child Level II for the 6 to 9 year old child

(including Sacramental Preparation) Level III for the 9-12 year old child. Each Level holds sessions in its own specially

prepared space called an “atrium”. The atrium is not a classroom, but resembles a small retreat center. In the ancient church, the atrium was where people would prepare to enter the church from the outside world. Within the sacred space of the atrium, Good Shepherd catechists prepare the environment and give selected presentations from Scripture and Liturgy that “call forth” the child’s response rather than “pour in” information. The child’s work in the atrium nurtures the deep bond between God and child and helps respond to the plea of the young child, “Help me to come closer to God by myself.”

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an option for children age 3 through 12 who might otherwise attend the traditional religious education program on Sunday mornings. Catechists who serve in the Good Shepherd Program must be certified by the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Children enter the Good Shepherd program in Level I (ages 3-6). Registration is currently being accepted for new 3, 4, 5 year old and Kindergarten participants as well as children returning to CGS through sixth grade. Sessions are held on Sunday mornings and evenings, Tuesday afternoons, Thursday afternoons and Friday afternoons. Sessions begin the week of September 17, 2017!

To learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program, or contact Tara Speer, at Tara.Speer@assumptionparish.org.

August 20, 2017 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

THANK YOU FROM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! What an amazing journey for the Maker Fun Factory, Vacation Bible School, 2017! A huge thank you to all the

people who helped create such a powerful and successful week. We had 105 children of the parish who spent their time at VBS learning how we are all created by God and built for a purpose. A special thank you to the over 90 teens who helped set up the week prior, and participated during the VBS camp week. You are super role-models for our children of the parish! Secondly, thank you to the adult volunteers for their preparation and organization of engaging activities for the kids: Kim O'Malley, Carolyn Vallario, Laura Santoriello, Megan Reynolds, Andrea Ottiano, Irene Leavy, Carrie Daly, Solena Porras, Linda Chang, Anna Pace, Joni McDonnell, Michelle Mongey, Julie Milelli, Chrissy Fugger, Michele Niemczyk, Nancy Innella, Margaret Foley and Linda Jones. You are all a wonderful blessing to Assumption Parish!

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

DIOCESE OF PATERSON MARIAN PILGRIMAGE

THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE

OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017

This Diocesan Spiritual Journey with our Bishop includes: Confessions in the Crypt Church Multi-lingual rosary Divine Mercy Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Devotion time Shrine presentations Liturgy with Bishop Serratelli Join Fr. John and other Assumption parishioners for this

deluxe bus ride to Washington, D.C. Your $25 ticket cost includes continental breakfast, a boxed lunch, and a wine and cheese celebration on the return trip. This is an all day trip.

To reserve your seat on the bus, please visit www.assumptionparish.org and click on the Marian Pilgrimage link, or complete the form below and return it with your check for $25.00 For additional information, contact our parish representative, Deacon John Brandi, at 973-222-1631.

Assumption Pilgrimage October 21, 2017

Basilica Of the National Shrine

of the Immaculate Conception

Name: (Families with same address may use one registration form.)

Home address

Phone Email

Two Emergency contacts:

Names:

Phone Number

Will this person be

with you on the

pilgrimage?

Is this person

a family

member?

1. Yes No Yes No

2. Yes No Yes No

Finally, can we help with any special needs on this trip?