Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church 75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 Parish Office: (973) 538-1358 Fax: (973) 538-7403 www.ndcarmel.com November 15, 2015 EUCHARIST Saturday: 12:10 p.m. & Sunday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m and 5:00 p.m.* Holy Day Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. An additional 7:15 a.m. Mass celebrated during Lent, Monday - Saturday. *No weekday 5pm Mass from June 1 st through Labor Day. BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Secretary to make arrangements. MARRIAGES: Arrangements to be made with priests/deacons. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. or call to see one of the priests. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA & BENEDICTION Monday: 7:30 p.m. SICK CALLS Please contact Fr. Paddy, Fr. Mariusz, or Maria Caivano. For hospital visits; for Communion for the homebound, contact Dick White at 201-280-8943. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m. Jean Pankow Pastoral Associate, Ext. 122 [email protected]Maria Caivano Parish Secretary, Ext. 100 [email protected]Cristina Folan Communications Support, Ext. 105 [email protected]Jim Keefe Music Director, Ext. 109 [email protected]Marilyn Zarzycki Director Faith Formation / Confirmation, Ext. 121 [email protected]Diane Byrne, Middle School Religious Ed. Coordinator Ext. 111 [email protected]Karen Calabrese Parish Bookkeeper, Ext. 106 [email protected]Parish Trustees Mary Kochan: (973) 540-8302 Frank DiSessa: (973) 267-8263 Pastoral Council President Paul Cocco: (973) 271-2623 Rev. Paddy O’Donovan Pastor, Ext. 101 [email protected]Rev. Mariusz Gajewski Parochial Vicar, Ext. 103 [email protected]Deacon Joe Quinn, Care of Sick/ Faith Sharing Groups (973) 476-8562 [email protected]Deacon Dave Collins, RCIA/ PACT (973) 884-0258 [email protected]Deacon Al Fanelli, Youth Ministry, Prayer Renewal (973) 428-8304 [email protected]Deacon Henry deMena, Bereavement/Pre-Cana [email protected]On Twitter @DeaconHdM Deacon Vic Lupi, Funeral Prep/ FOCCUS - (973) 538-4642 [email protected]Deacon Joe Harris, Social Justice - (973) 984-7913 [email protected]Deacon Ron Forino, Baptism Prep. - (973) 887– 2963 [email protected]EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous 800-245-1377 Crisis Intervention 973-267-4763 Natl. Runaway Switchboard 800-621-4000 1st Call for Help 800-435-7555 Sources for Men & Women Project Rachel: Post Abortive Helpline 973-777-8818 x272 Several Sources: Abortion Alternatives 1-800-NOABORT Cancer Information (24/7) 1-800-ACS-2345 MINISTRIES Adoration: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Altar Linens: Agnes Loughlin 973-539-9524 Altar Servers: Maria Caivano 201-602-3657 Angels of Comfort: LuAnn Dolan 973-586-3459 Anna League: Kris Joganow 973-335-7943 Shirley Waller 973-887-7219 Antioch: Peter De Nigris 973-722-5185 Bereavement Support Gerry Fox 973-514-2008 Beyond Women’s Cornerstone Carol Critchley 973-515-7287 Catholics Returning: Gerry Wyhopen 973-979-9063 Children’s Liturgy: Alison Gillen 973-401-1124 Christ’s Helpers: Greg & Dan Rizos 973-713-8068 Church Decorating: Majella LoBello 973-998-0460 Church Interior Care: Judy Fallon 732-213-4739 Collection Counters: Mario Tiberi 973-560-9475 Cornerstone Women: Gina Leslie 201-874-5266 Helen Krisiewicz 973-219-9834 Cornerstone Men: Ed Newlands 201-841-9929 Dick Tiel 973-455-0159 Discovering Christ Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Divorced & Separated Jean Henry 201-910-1970 Mike Letterese 973-998-0750 Extraordinary Ministers: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 - to the Homebound: Dick White 201-280-8943 Finance: Michael Critchley 973-515-7287 Gift Shop: Joie Morgan 973-538-1358x303 Guatemala Outreach Ken & Cristina Folan 973-538-1358 Ext. 105 Healing Prayer Fran Saliter 973-540-9064 Food Pantry Outreach Bob Steiger 973-539-4359 Knights of Columbus: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322 Lectors: Linda Baratte 973-290-0019 Ann Bono 973-285-0335 Marriage: Pat & Mike Guarino 973-625-4713 Moms & Tots: Lisa Scanzera 973-659-0301 New Parishioners Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Novena Ann Marie Hanrahan 973-539-0024 Operation Appalachia: Julia Rizos 973-714-3748 PACT: Dcn Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Pre-Cana: Henry deMena 973-538-x100 Quilting Ministry: Pat Gawdun 973-428-3930 RCIA: Marge & Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Resource Center: Rosa Fanelli 973-428-8304 Services for the Sick: Mary Ann Johnston 973-539-7835 Social Events: Lorelei Kelly 973-727-7035 Soup Kitchen: Sunny O’Toole 973-884-1510 Special Needs Rel. Ed. Terry Wisolmerski 973-267-4671 Tithing the Tithe: John Muir 908-403-4922 Ushers: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322 Website: Stefan Schuele 973-884-4183 Wedding Ministry: Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Welcoming Ministry: Elaine Green 973-993-1994 Youth Ministry: Deacon Al Fanelli 973-887-2963
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Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church
75 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927
Parish Office: (973) 538-1358 Fax: (973) 538-7403
www.ndcarmel.com
November 15, 2015
EUCHARIST Saturday: 12:10 p.m. & Sunday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday - Friday: 12:10 p.m and 5:00 p.m.* Holy Day Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Holy Day: 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. An additional 7:15 a.m. Mass celebrated during Lent, Monday - Saturday. *No weekday 5pm Mass from June 1st through Labor Day. BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Secretary to make arrangements. MARRIAGES: Arrangements to be made with priests/deacons.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. or call to see one of the priests.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA & BENEDICTION Monday: 7:30 p.m.
SICK CALLS Please contact Fr. Paddy, Fr. Mariusz, or Maria Caivano. For hospital visits; for Communion for the homebound, contact Dick White at 201-280-8943.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous 800-245-1377 Crisis Intervention 973-267-4763 Natl. Runaway Switchboard 800-621-4000 1st Call for Help 800-435-7555 Sources for Men & Women Project Rachel: Post Abortive Helpline 973-777-8818 x272 Several Sources: Abortion Alternatives 1-800-NOABORT Cancer Information (24/7) 1-800-ACS-2345
MINISTRIES Adoration: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Altar Linens: Agnes Loughlin 973-539-9524 Altar Servers: Maria Caivano 201-602-3657 Angels of Comfort: LuAnn Dolan 973-586-3459 Anna League: Kris Joganow 973-335-7943 Shirley Waller 973-887-7219 Antioch: Peter De Nigris 973-722-5185 Bereavement Support Gerry Fox 973-514-2008 Beyond Women’s Cornerstone Carol Critchley 973-515-7287 Catholics Returning: Gerry Wyhopen 973-979-9063
Children’s Liturgy: Alison Gillen 973-401-1124 Christ’s Helpers: Greg & Dan Rizos 973-713-8068 Church Decorating: Majella LoBello 973-998-0460 Church Interior Care: Judy Fallon 732-213-4739 Collection Counters: Mario Tiberi 973-560-9475 Cornerstone Women: Gina Leslie 201-874-5266 Helen Krisiewicz 973-219-9834 Cornerstone Men: Ed Newlands 201-841-9929 Dick Tiel 973-455-0159 Discovering Christ Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 Divorced & Separated Jean Henry 201-910-1970 Mike Letterese 973-998-0750 Extraordinary Ministers: Ivette Valori 973-885-0502 - to the Homebound: Dick White 201-280-8943 Finance: Michael Critchley 973-515-7287 Gift Shop: Joie Morgan 973-538-1358x303 Guatemala Outreach Ken & Cristina Folan 973-538-1358 Ext. 105 Healing Prayer Fran Saliter 973-540-9064 Food Pantry Outreach Bob Steiger 973-539-4359 Knights of Columbus: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322
Lectors: Linda Baratte 973-290-0019 Ann Bono 973-285-0335 Marriage: Pat & Mike Guarino 973-625-4713 Moms & Tots: Lisa Scanzera 973-659-0301 New Parishioners Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Novena Ann Marie Hanrahan 973-539-0024 Operation Appalachia: Julia Rizos 973-714-3748 PACT: Dcn Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Pre-Cana: Henry deMena 973-538-x100 Quilting Ministry: Pat Gawdun 973-428-3930 RCIA: Marge & Dave Collins 973-884-0258 Resource Center: Rosa Fanelli 973-428-8304 Services for the Sick: Mary Ann Johnston 973-539-7835 Social Events: Lorelei Kelly 973-727-7035 Soup Kitchen: Sunny O’Toole 973-884-1510 Special Needs Rel. Ed. Terry Wisolmerski 973-267-4671 Tithing the Tithe: John Muir 908-403-4922 Ushers: Mike Ricciardi 973-539-4322 Website: Stefan Schuele 973-884-4183 Wedding Ministry: Margie Sullivan 973-455-1446 Welcoming Ministry: Elaine Green 973-993-1994 Youth Ministry: Deacon Al Fanelli 973-887-2963
NOTRE DAME OF MT. CARMEL, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ Our Parish Mission Statement We are a welcoming Catholic Christian community alive in the faith! Through Baptism, we are called to become the heart, the hands and the voice of Jesus. We do this through Eucharist, liturgical celebrations, prayer, and nurturing parish ministries, “That in all things God may be glorified.” (Rule of St. Benedict)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015: Weekday 5:00 Jayne Goralsky by Terry Wisolmerski Joe Ricci by Betty Zmachinski
SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2015: Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Rose & Anthony Amoia by Ann & Frank Labianca Susie Thompson by Ann & Frank Labianca 9:00 Marilyn & Dominic DiPrimo by Sharon DiPrimo Edward Pavel by John & Renee Owens & family 10:30 Bernie Millman by Anna Kusik Kaitlyn Okolita by the Davidson Family 12:15 Kaitlyn Okolita by the DiGiorgio Family Heriberto Agudelo by the Castro Family
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015: Weekday 12:10 Joseph Guarino by his wife Edward Kelsey by his wife & family 5:00 Samuel Luciani by Jean Mendl Rev. John Golding by Jean Mendl TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015: St. Elizabeth of Hungary 12:10 Karla Battaglino by her husband Phil Agnes Neubig by the Augello Family 5:00 Mary Pellegrino by Jim Ruvo Patricia "Patty" Holden by Beth & Joe Barone WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015: Weekday 12:10 Karla Battaglino by her husband Phil Stephen Kubinec by Ellen Wickman 5:00 Catherine Lamonica by Betty Resch Leo Byron by MaryBeth Dishinger THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015: Weekday 12:10 Anna Probst by Dianne Betty Shaffer by Barbara Sandelli 5:00 Frank Birkholt by Kay Birkholt Aurora Lioanag by the Lioanag Family FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2015: Weekday 12:10 Jayne Schulek by a friend FT Ogunjimi by Tony & Linda Amitrano 5:00 Henrietta Adessa by Louise & Frank DiSessa Frances Dollbaum by the Heiart Family SAT. NOV.21, 2015: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12:10 James & Carolyn McDermott by Karen Florance Leo Byron by the Rubenstein Family 5:00 John Cortright by his family Frank Wukovits by his family
SUNDAY, NOV. 22, 2015: Christ the King 7:30 John DeFilippis by his family William & Jeanette Sonto by Willette Greer 9:00 Wanda Kurach by her daughter Al Rinaldi by Vic & Nancy Lupi 10:30 Shirley Patella by her family Bernie Millman by the Ferramosca Family 12:15 Mae Giordano by her daughter Salvatore Sposato by the Augello Family
To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven …
… a time to be born … Chloe Juliette, daughter of Maria Wagner
Amelia Santina, daughter of Ian & Pamela Procter
… a time to heal … Sarah Comacho, Dom Condosta, Julie DeFillipps, Mary Esposito, Angela Dominy, Mary Esposito, Judith Graham, Babe Hand, Owen Hudson, Josephine Iacullo, Maryann Johnston, Richard Koch, Sandra Lastella, Sam Leto, Sophia Lopez, Liz Madden, Dolly Marconi, Susan McCormack, Christine McLoughlin, Eileen Pankow, Debra & Lonnie Perryman, Joe Polise, Kim Ponce, Meredith Raquet, Lori Ann Rizzuto, Paul Rizzuto, Patricia Sarno, Robin Smith, Bill Waller, Mary Weigh, Gerry Wyhopen
... a time to die … Lisa Ferenc
Anthony Krake ... a time of great joy …
Sarah McHugh & Brian Gonzalez
GOD’S GIFT FOR GIVING
Collection (11/7-11/8/2015) $17,307.79 Same collection last year $18,259.00
Sanctuary Lamp will burn for Intentions of Mary Ann Fisher by Larry & Clare Wharton
Mother of Compassion Lamp will burn for Henry Carlone, Sr. by his wife
St. Benedict Lamp will burn for Marv Odefy by Kris & Frank
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
Altar Linens: Rose Marie Sabatini Miller
THIRTY-THIRDSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES “It’s going to get worse before it gets better” is a phrase that prepares us to buckle up for a rough ride. We know that enduring a difficult time will require some strenuous physical or emotional energy on our part before we experience the calm of normality. Our past experience tells us that we can endure the difficult pressure better when we know how long it will last and if we know that something better awaits us. Getting through the
tough times while holding to the promise that awaits us is the message of this weekend’s readings. They point toward the promises of God’s kingdom that will come after the maelstroms and chaos of this world.
10th, 11th & 12th GRADERS: JOIN US FOR ANTIOCH 69
"Antioch has helped me so much in these tough teen years. It helped me get closer to God and has changed so many different aspects of my life because of that. My relationships with my family members and friends have improved greatly. Antioch has helped me battle through high school and all that comes along with it because it has helped me get to know God."
Applications are available for Antioch 69, to
be held the weekend of December 18, 19, & 20, 2015.
Please register online at www.ndcarmel.com.
Applications are due Sunday, November 22. If you have any questions, please contact Pete DeNigris at [email protected]
or call our Parish Office at 973-538-1358, ext. 102.
SENIOR LUNCHEON REMINDER! Tomorrow, Monday, November 16, 2015,
following our 12:10pm Mass. We look forward to seeing you!
IF YOU COULD HELP BRING A FAMILY BACK TO CHURCH, WOULD YOU?
Many young families stop coming to Mass due to struggles they encounter in keeping their little ones from being disruptive during Mass. Our Shepherd's Call Ministry gives families an opportunity to come to our 9am or 10:30am Mass and change an experience of stress and
frustration to one of spiritual nourishment for the entire family!
Will you consider helping us? Ministers are scheduled to serve only once per month or less, based on personal availability, and may choose to serve during the 9am or 10:30am Mass (or both!). About an hour and half of your time each month is all it takes to bring these families back to Mass! If you are able to make a difference in the lives of these families, contact Kelli White at [email protected], Norma Jahl at [email protected].
Married couples: Join us for an evening of MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Our Marriage Enrichment gatherings are very casual and informal -- we share fellowship and light refreshments for about ½ hour and then gather to reflect and share thoughts on particular themes that help strengthen our marriages. If you have never attended a gathering, please join us Friday, November 20, at 7:30pm, at the home of parishioners Ralph & Diana Thomas. If you have any questions, or to RSVP, please contact Ralph & Diana at 973-267-5871.
WOMEN'S GUIDED MEDITATION
Women of our faith community, please join us for Women's Guided Meditation, an opportunity to refresh your spirit and strengthen your faith. Our next gathering will take place Wednesday, November 18, 7:30-8:30pm in our Resource Room. Bring a friend!
NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK 2015—THE BIBLE: A BOOK FOR THE FAMILY
National Bible Week provides a unique opportunity for parents to revisit and renew their understanding of the power of the Word of God in the life of their family. As leaders of the “domestic Church,” parents are encouraged to be not only the first but the best of teachers for their children in the ways of faith. Parents help fulfill this challenge by ensuring that Scripture, the living Word of God, is given due emphasis in the life and activity of the
home. The more deeply the Word is rooted in the home, the more the entire family grows in relationship to Christ and to one another. Parents today rightly take time to promote family health by choosing appropriate food, drink, and exercise to build healthy bodies and by forming their children in proper study habits. A critical component of the spiritual health of any family is a well-balanced diet of God’s Word. Wise parents understand that building healthy habits requires daily attention and repetition, rather than occasional focus. The same is true of habits in the home surrounding the Word of God. It must be a daily effort
Focus First on Self—The first rule of making the Word of God a central part of the home is to first make it a priority in one’s own life. Parents cannot pass on to children what is not firmly rooted in their own lives. Take a few moments each day to read God’s Word. Slowly pray through a Gospel or a New Testament letter, reading a few minutes each day. Be sure that your children see you spending time with the Word.
By actively participating in some form of involvement with the Bible, your family can be assured that the Word of God will become a prominent part of your home and that family members will, at an early age, recognize the person of Christ in his Word and grow in God’s love throughout their lives.
November 15, 2015
FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES TO REMEMBER Sunday - November 15
Food & Clothing Collection
Turkey Drive
7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 12:15pm Mass 9 am/10:30am Shepherd’s Call 9 am PreK-5 Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 9 am Special Needs Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 10:30 am K-5 Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 10:30 am RCIA 11:30 am AED Orientation 5 pm L1 Confirmation Session 7 pm L2 Confirmation Session
12:10 pm & 5 pm Daily Mass 7 am - 7 pm Adoration 11 am Overeaters Anonymous 5 pm Special Needs Confirmation Session 7:30 pm Evening of Marriage Enrichment
Saturday - November 21
12:10 pm Daily Mass 9 am Ron Forino Planning Mtg. 9:30 am First Reconciliation Retreat (AM session) 9:30 am Quilting Ministry 10 am Quick Journey Through the Bible 10:30am ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom 12:30 pm First Reconciliation Retreat (PM session) 12:45 pm Reconciliation 2:30 pm 8th Grade Care One Service 5 pm Sunday Vigil Mass
Sunday - November 22
7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 12:15pm Mass 9 am/10:30am Shepherd’s Call 9 am PreK-5 Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 9 am Special Needs Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 10:30 am K-5 Faith Formation/Religious Ed. 10:30 am RCIA 11 am Teen Ensemble Rehearsal 5 pm L1 Confirmation Session 7 pm L2 Confirmation Session
For the latest view of our parish calendar, visit us at www.ndcarmel.com
CONFIRMATION NEWS and INFORMATION
The NEXT Confirmation Class Sessions for Levels 1 and 2 will be held on
Sunday, November 15.
Second graders preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and at least one parent are required to participate in a
retreat on Saturday, November 21st.
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C -L RECOMMENDED MOVIE: MCFARLAND, USA (2015/PG)
“Overcoming real & self-imposed limits” McFarland, USA, starring Kevin Costner, is a funny and inspiring movie based on the real story of Jim White, a football coach who, looking for new opportunities after losing his job, moves with his wife and two daughters to a poor neighborhood in the County of McFarland in the state of California, populated mostly by Hispanics.
The central focus of this story, revolves around the work of Jim as a high school physical education teacher, where he discovers the potential of some students for cross country running. With no experience coaching this sport,
which the movie shows us as exclusive for schools with more funds, White and a group of students – at the beginning reluctant – embark in an entire sports adventure.
He will need to use cunning, motivation and creativity to overcome the obstacles that will present themselves. But most of all, he shall win over the students, each of them with their own problems and challenges. With the guidance of White, in a sport where the individual victory and team effort are equally important, the boys will discover a new sense of friendship, solidarity, and, in particular, overcoming real and self-imposed limits. At the same time, White – and his family – will discover in McFarland a community experience and a sense of belonging as they never felt it before.
Even though the story has been told many times, McFarland, USA manages to successfully overcome the stereotypes to offer in a new way an entertaining story full of values and an important testimony about the individual effort and the necessity of bonds that join us with others to achieve goals.
Kenneth Pierce, Catholic-Link.com
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SHEPHERD'S CALL: Making Mass time count - for you AND your little one!
Shepherd's Call gives parents the opportunity to attend 9am on 10:30am Sunday Mass without distractions, while their little ones (18 months through 3 years of age) are offered in our Youth Ministry Room a safe environment of loving Christian care and spiritual nurturing.
Advance Registration to participate in Shepherd's Call is required, in order to ensure sufficient ministers are available to serve the little ones each Sunday. For more information, please visit our website at www.ndcarmel.com, or contact Norma Jahl at [email protected] or Kelli White at [email protected].
SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SHEPHERD’S CALL MINISTRY
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, our ministers will not be available Sunday, November 29, 2015.
FROM OUR DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Diocesan Children’s Choir
Our project-based Diocesan Children's Choir will continue this year. These young people will join the regular Diocesan Choir this December 6th for the Christmas Concert and have this springboard into the NYC Pueri Cantores Festival in April as well as the Diocesan Celebration for First Communicants with Bishop Serratelli next May.
Children in grades 4-8 are welcome to participate. There will be 4 rehearsals for the Christmas Concert, and are listed at www.patersondiocese.org/choir. Children need not be part of a school or parish choir and even 1 child from a parish or school is encouraged to participate, as together from the Diocese they will become many! Music will be provided and there is no registration charge. All rehearsals and the Christmas Concert will be at St. Peter the Apostle in Parsippany. For questions and to register a child, please email the child's name, parent's name and the parent's email address at [email protected].
Together we can create a wonderful experience for our young people!
In Christ's love, Preston Dibble, Diocesan Director of Music
2015 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Serving Christ Among Us
The Eucharist is the summit and source of the Church’s life (Lumen Gentium, 11) At the Last Supper, Jesus not only gave us this great gift, but he instituted the priesthood so that, in every age and in every place, the Eucharist could be celebrated. The Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps fund the education of our seminarians. With the blessing of increased vocations to the priesthood in our Diocese, comes the obligation to prepare these men who will one day serve our parishes. Your participation in the Appeal helps to make that happen. Please make a pledge to the 2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal today! For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2015appeal.org.
SAVE THE DATE: NOTRE DAME CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 13, 2015, 4pm In our Church
Everyone is invited to get in the Christmas spirit and join us for this special Christmas concert featuring our very own Music Ministry! Refreshments courtesy of our Social Events Ministry.
YOU COULD SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE: AED ORIENTATION SESSIONS:
An AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) was recently installed here at ND. Our parish nurses will be giving condensed half-hour orientation sessions, as follows: Today, Sunday, November 15 at 11:30am Tuesday, November 17 at 11:30am Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm
Please note these orientation sessions are not for certification purposes. If there is an emergency situation, knowing where the AED is, how to access it, best way to call for help and how to assist someone who is certified, will be of extreme value. Please let us know you will attend by calling 973-538-1358, ext. 105.
Join us for a special HOLY HOUR OF POWER
Join us Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 7pm in our St. Benedict’s Chapel for an hour of Adoration, praise and worship to our Lord Jesus, with contemporary Christian music, and ending with
Benediction. This special hour in Jesus' Presence promises to leave you transformed and joy-filled. All are welcome!
SEARCHING FOR MEANING...
Viktor Frankl, author of Man’s Search For Meaning, was a survivor of the Nazi concentration camps. He has done great work in the study of meaning in life. He suggests, “Live as if you were living for the second time and had acted as wrongly the first time as you are
about to act now.” Making this an active part of your decision making process takes you out of the equation for a moment so you can look at your choices objectively. This practice of contemplation allows the mind to see alternate outcomes in order to lead to a decision that is not merely emotion based.
This internal struggle is usually based on our view of freedom and happiness. Our view as a culture is that in order to obtain the happiness that we seek, we need freedom from suffering. Freedom from suffering is a fruitless venture. We all suffer. Unavoidable suffering can be one of the ways that we find meaning in our lives. Meaning brings us hope, and through that hope we experience happiness.
Frankl states: “you don’t pursue happiness, you ensue it.” Happiness is not a goal to be reached in itself, it is a side effect of finding of meaning through love, through service, through faith and even through suffering.
Source: Alanna Burg in CatholicLink.com
SAVE THE DATE: THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 9am Here at Notre Dame
Please note this is the only Mass we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
We hope you can join us!
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