Parish Registration: Call 973-539-2141 or visit the parish website at www.assumptionparish.org.

Assumption School: 973-538-0590; www.assumptionnj.orgSr. Merris Larkin, S.C. Principal

Religious Education: 973-267-5638, Fax 973-267-4223Email: RelEd@assumptionparish.orgLinda Macios: DirectorSharon Bertram: Coordinator Grades 6, 7, and 8Lisa Sullivan: Confirmation—973-267-8519Tara Speer: Catechesis of the Good ShepherdSue Paradise: Secretary

The Religious Education program runs for 16 or 20 Sundays—October through 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 on Sunday mornings and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Confirmation groups meet once or twice per month on Sunday evenings.

Music Ministry—973-539-2141, extension 19Claudia Nardi: Director, Karen Chiappini: OrganistAdult Choir, Youth Ministry Choir, Children’s Choir

Holy Rood Cemetery—973-539-7501Website: www.holyroodcemeterynj.comDiana Loughman: Cemetery DirectorEmerson Brito: CaretakerCaleb Dunn: 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: Registered parishioners should contact Liz Rotunno in the Parish Office to arrange for Baptismal Preparation and the Sacrament of Baptism. For first-time parents, attendance at one Baptismal Preparation evening class is required.

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 973-292-3320Altar Linens Mike Cherello 973-267-6825Altar Servers Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141Bereavement Marion Lapchak 973-285-1976Bethany Linda Macios 973-539-2141Boy Scouts Dave Lage 201-919-7259 Cub Scouts John Lago 973-580-6699Centering Prayer Fr. Ken Lasch 973-538-2653Children’s Worship Teddi Connor 973-538-1846CYO Basketball Kevin Bopp 917-861-2876Deaf Interpreter Kathleen Skaf 862-432-6004Deaf Ministry Barbara Zurlo TTY 973-890-2818Endowment for Poor Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141Eucharistic Min. Hope Zenker 973-401-1010Family Promise Mary Dougherty 973-538-9003Fertility Care (NFP) Kelley Pridgen 704-305-2646Finance Committee Dorothy Flynn 973-538-2634Food Pantry Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141Gardening Janet Dedrick 973-539-2141Giving Tree Brian Morgan 973-462-6972Good Samaritan Pat Moore 973-539-2141Home School Assoc. Debbie DeAngelis 973-889-8520Holistic Health Michele Cameron 973-769-9634Homeless Solutions Ralph Ferrara 973-538-8268JustFaith Kerry Mowry 973-683-1220Knights of Columbus Joseph Lee 973-267-9175Moms and Tots Henriette Kahn 973-539-1350Nursing Homes Joan Kramer 973-539-4910Pre-Cana Ken and Rosa Rose 973-539-9845RCIA Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141Readers Andrea Bozzi 973-656-9864Respect Life Anne Marie and 973-539-4650

Leonard CrannSenior Citizens Jeanne Hanly 973-539-4766Singles 45+ Denise Imperiale 908-477-9450Soup Kitchen Annaliese Rush 973-455-0391Ushers Anthony Romano 973-267-5433Welcome and Hospitality Moira Clarkin 973-539-4390Women's Cornerstone Denise Imperiale 908-477-9450 Vocations Tom Hand 973-998-4630Young Professionals Fr. Przemek 973-539-2141Youth Ministry Lisa Sullivan 973-267-8519

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Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John E. HartParochial Vicar: Rev. Przemyslaw Nowak

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Martin F. RauscherIn Residence: Rev. Dennis J. CrowleyIn Residence: Rev. Samuel MonacoIn Residence: Rev. Geno Sylva

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.

MinistriesMinistriesMinistriesMinistries

July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY July 11 8:00 a.m. Mercedes Del Paza

5:30 p.m. Florence Gidarie

Leonard Pergantile

SUNDAY July 12

7:00 a.m. People of the Parish

8:30 a.m. Michael Cole

Kathleen Kelleher 10:00 a.m. The Poling and Reynolds Families Deacon William Harty 12:15 p.m. Henry Brandi Marian Ott Cox MONDAY July 13 7:00 a.m. James and Josephine Ryan Lynch

12:05 p.m. Neil Boyle

TUESDAY July 14

7:00 a.m. Anthony Capossela

12:05 p.m. Emil and Edna Kubin

WEDNESDAY July 15

7:00 a.m. The Deceased Members of the Castellano and Lynch Families 12:05 p.m. Anne B. Covalesky THURSDAY July 16

7:00 a.m. Pasquale Signorile

12:05 p.m. Jean Cosentino

FRIDAY July 17 7:00 a.m. Frank Zamarelli 12:05 p.m. Lucy Patalano

SATURDAY July 18 8:00 a.m. Eugene Martin Griffin 5:30 p.m. Joseph Baron

Mary A. Anenen

SUNDAY July 19

7:00 a.m. People of the Parish

8:30 a.m. Jerome Lewis and the Departed Souls of the Lewis Family Russel Giuliano

10:00 a.m. Agnes Drury Stephanie Deats Dorward

12:15 p.m. Eva Serratelli Angela Brandi

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 every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel, Cedar Knolls.

• Perpetual Adoration is observed 24/7 at St. Margaret of Scotland in Morristown.

irst Reading: Amos 7:12-15

Our Hebrew Scripture reading continues the discussion of biblical prophecy that began last week. In this passage, the prophet Amos asserts that he never asked to be a prophet, nor did he receive formal training in prophecy. Like many prophets, he was engaged in other pursuits when he was summoned to be God’s spokesperson.

econd Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14

For the next several weeks our second reading will come from the Letter to the Ephesians. This letter was probably written within a decade of Paul’s death by a disciple who wished to continue Paul’s teaching. In this excerpt, the author reflects on the grandeur of God’s eternal plan. God always intended to bring forth a saved people from the nations of the world through the death and raising of Christ.

ospel: Mark 6:7-13

As the Gospel of Mark continues, Jesus sends forth the Twelve on a mission in the service of God’s reign .

We invite you to prayerfully reflect

on the Readings for the week of July 12 Monday Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124; Mt 10:34—11:1

Tuesday Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69; Mt 11:20-24

Wednesday Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103; Mt 11:25-27

Thursday Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105; Mt 11:28-30

Friday Ex 11:10—12:14; Ps 116; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34

Mass Intentions

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Summer Hours for the Parish Office will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. June 22 through September 7, 2015.

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY

FOR THE RECOVERY OF:

Charlotte Resz, Albert J. Kelly, Jr., Rita Brown, Kenneth Krause, Daisy McKoy, Jennifer Meade, William Moeller, Jane Bardes, Andrew Reyes, Mike Sottile, Joan Kobylarz, Anita Kislovsky, Dianne Jaworski, Cora Brady Huston, Rosalie Sottile, Charles Arteglier, Patricia Ioannou, Jake Faccenda, Charles Arnolt, Paul Albanese, Eileen Scheibner, Dylan Lewman, Gladys Wilcox, Anthony DaMelio, Gerry Hogan, Kenneth Eastman, Colin Wisniewski, Barbara O’Hagan, Sandy Hruska, Joanne Veon, Susan Krauss, Kimberly Caswell, David Harris, Anetta Burdzy, Robert Kamenetz, Julie Winne, Dr. Tom Foley, Denise Kelly, Andrew Pineda, Sadina Certa, Pat Doran, David Sansone, Ruth Rusin, Marge Hefferon, Frank Lutz, Gloria Dabal, Ted Voghtman, Bob Nace, Barbara Zurlo, Francis Romance, Catherine Wright, Charlotte Dratch, Nigel Loeppky, Antonette Fraioli, Beth Patterson, Jeffrey Perkins, Lawrence Orloff, Terri Gallagher, Lois Casson, Jack Kelly, Allan Russo, Francis Bourdin, Jim and Kay Cavanaugh, Michele McNany, Ralph Depp, Justin Lee, Al Franks, Rachelle Hines, Josephine McCarthy, Parker Enix-Ross, Albert Garcia, Jr., Mary Carr, Jim Gallo, Frank Geraghty, Phyllis Savage, Marie Therese Vaz, Brenda Hinds, John Hyland, William Peason, Whitney Wilson, Carol Padden, Elaine Metzger, Julia Marley, John Geraghty, Lois Collins, Denise Ginty, John Cvicker, Frank Cecala, Payton O'Brien, Gerry Caleo, Tom Baxter, Greg Baxter, Ruth Necco, Patty Parker Moncrief, Marva Jean Corbin, Lisa Maderna, Rossana Wright, Vivian Harris, Brian Conley, Mary Reisch, Robert Hook, Richard Mahmarian, William Carl Thigpen, Mary Curtis, Patricia Waters, and Audrey Sherry. 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.

GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY

Need help? Our ministry can assist Assumption parishioners with shopping, banking, local doctor and dentist appointments, and other similar errands. Contact our coordinator for July, Audrey Geraghty 973-538-

3134.

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, Commanding Officer HCS-8, San Diego; 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.; PFC Chad Chojnacki, Combat Medic, 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; Penny and Christian Jimenez, Navy Lt. Commanders in Japan; 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, Benjamin F. Carroll,

Army National Guard, 113th Infantry Regiment, Bahrain.

THE SACRED HEART OCDS COMMUNITY

INVITES YOU TO "COME AND SEE.”

The Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) is an association of lay people who embrace a calling to strive for Christian perfection in the world according to the spirit and ideals of the Order. The emphasis is on vocation, living in the world, and following the spirit of Carmel, which is striving for close union with Christ through interior prayer. We meet at Villa Walsh Academy on the 1st Sunday

after the 1st Saturday of each month. To learn more, visit www.discalcedcarmel.com, call

Janet Pansini, OCDS at 201-760-9185 or email jmummum20@aol.com.

JOINED TOGETHER IN HOLY MATRIMONY

Cara Perrone and Robert Mitchell

Jesus teaches the Disciples How to Turn the Day Around So they went off and preached repentance. The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many

who were sick and cured them. (Mark 6: 7-13)

Today’s Gospel shows Jesus teaching His disciples how to help people turn their lives around for the better through repentance.

Here is a reflection I hope you will enjoy.

The first time it happened, Meagan was two. Mother and daughter went to the park that afternoon. At the end of the day, Mom was more than ready to go home. She was five months pregnant and she had been up late the night before working on deadline. She was exhausted and, frankly, in a lousy mood. She wanted to go home, shower and maybe take a nap.

Little Meagan, however, had a different idea. She was having a wonderful time with her friends and was determined to break free from the stroller. Mom said no. Meagan said yes. Mom said sit in the stroller. Meagan arched her back and attempted to climb out. Mom handed her a plastic container of apple juice. Meagan threw it to the street. Mom pushed the stroller faster. Meagan screamed louder.

The new mother was quickly learning that when parenting is going well, it's extraordinary. But, when it isn't, it's excruciating.

Finally, as Meagan made yet another attempt to escape the stroller, her exhausted mom held her in place. She got down on her knees, wiped Meagan's nose and teary eyes and pushed back her blond curls. Then Mom said something she had never said before:

"Can we turn the day around?"

Meagan looked puzzled. Then, surprisingly, the little girl seemed to comprehend what her mother was asking. It took a moment, but Meagan stifled her sobs and put her arms around her mother's neck. She seemed as relieved as her mom was. It was as if mother and daughter had hit an imaginary reset button and got the day back on track.

That was 25 years ago. Meagan is now a student in medical school. But still, Meagan's mom writes, "experience has taught us that we can turn the day around at any hour, even when it's close to midnight. When necessary, we can turn it around multiple times within the same 24-hour period. Sometimes Meagan is the one having a hard time, but there have been plenty of occasions when I'm the person who is struggling.

"It doesn't happen often, but every once in a while conversations are abrupt. Angry words are spoken. Or worse yet, no words are exchanged at all. Eyes roll. Shoulders shrug. Footsteps are heavy. Then finally, one of us will ask if we can start over again. And we do."[From "Turn It Around" by Mary Rae, The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, March 29, 2015.]

In today's Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve out to preach his Gospel: the love of God that enables us to "turn our days around." Repentance is more than feeling badly about what we have done (or not done); repentance is not just guilt or remorse. Repentance is to heal, to make whole again, to "turn the day around" and start over, as many times as it takes, as Meagan and her mom learn to do in their journeys from anxious mom to wise parent, from toddler to young woman and medical student. Each step of our life's journey to the reign of God can be a moment of grace, of encounter with the holy, of rebirth and transformation, of healing. God calls us, in every step of our journey, to proclaim his love and peace and to witness for others his justice and mercy. (Connections)

In Christ’s Peace, Father John

July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

SERVING WITH DETACHMENT

Jesus sends out the Twelve two by two because he wants us to understand that we are never called to serve alone. Even when our mission is highly personal, it is accomplished in and for community. Adults: What is God calling me to do in my life? Is

answering the call easy or do I struggle to accept it?

Children: Do I realize that Jesus wants me to help in doing his work? How is he asking me to serve others?

A Family Perspective: Families who work together to accomplish routine household tasks know that the benefits are more than efficiency. In sharing daily tasks, we accomplish more, but we also build relationships that last—and it's a lot more fun! Jesus sent his disciples in pairs to minister in his name. Perhaps the job was accomplished more effectively this way, but more importantly, Jesus' mission was accomplished more authentically. The Christian message can only authentically be proclaimed in and through the community of faith. In our work with others, we build this community of faith and can invite others to share in it. As you gather as a family, talk about some household tasks that are more easily accomplished when two or more people work together. Talk about how working together not only makes the job easier, but also makes the task more fun because we are able to spend time together. Why do you think Jesus sent out his disciples in pairs? Observe that Jesus continues to give us a community with which we share our life of discipleship—our family and the community of the Church.

SUMMER 2015 6TH GRADE

BUY A BIBLE CAMPAIGN

Our 6th grade Religious Education students are given a Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible) at the start of our program in October. The cost to our program for a Bible is $25. We need to purchase approximately 95 Bibles and Bible tabs. Donations are now being accepted to “Buy a Bible.” If you choose to donate, your name and/or the name of a loved one you designate will be inscribed into the Bible.

Interested benefactors should complete a “Buy a Bible” form (yellow sheet) available at the doors of the church and return it to the Religious Education office. The form can also be found on the forms and links page of the parish website at www.assumptionparish.org.

Contact Sharon Bertram at the Religious Education office for information, at 973-267-5638 or email Sharon.bertram@assumptionparish.org.

YOUTH GROUP

HEADS TO

APPALACHIA The Assumption Parish Youth Ministry Team will be leaving for our annual service trip to West Virginia this Sunday, July 12th. They will spend the week building a home in

the Appalachian Mountains for a needy family under the supervision of Habitat for Humanity. Thank you for all of your support, as this trip would not have been possible if it were not for the generosity of our parish community. Please send prayers and wish us luck! The youth group members are: Nick Giammarino, Julia Barone, Chelsea Simao, Matthew Clarkin, Kyle Weber, Reed Gannon, Alyssa Romano, Kelsey Hyland, Timmy Byrne, Laura Boysen, Danny Bertram, Brendan Rochelle, William Ramundo, Emma Murphy, Luke Nicolai, Julia DiGirolamo, Victoria Esposito, Kelly Flanagan, Fiona Keefe, Leah Carroll, Gianna Gonzales, Marlena Fahmy, Molly O’Meara, Colin Burke, Eric Clay, Colin O’Donnell, Kevin Kramer, John Kramer, KJ Kramer, Kayla Gradzki, Kayley Burke, Kasey Prime, Shane McKeon, John Montfort, Meg Donlin, Ben Edwards, Stephen Simon, Collin Brunnock, Tommy Quinn, Quinn Colquhoun, Jade Jones, Andrew Mandell, Caitlin Murphy, Megan Murphy, Mary Lally, Rachel Langenohl, George Bozzi, Justin Burke, Brendan Burke, Maddy Heher, Lauren Aloia, Michaela Phelan, and Tommy Fennelly.

The adult leaders are: Lisa Sullivan, Brian Vagnini, Mitch Langenohl, John Murphy, Tim Brunnock, Ken Kramer, Chris Kenny, Jeff Simon, Pat Burke, Frank Aloia, Tim Byrne, Sharon Bertram, Jack Klocksin, Bobby Khoury, and Allie Langenohl.

May God bless you, those you will serve, and the work you do throughout the week. Your Assumption Parish family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

BENEDICTION OF THE

MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

On the first Monday of each month, our deacons will be conducting benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 7 p.m. at Assumption Church. The liturgy will begin with solemn exposition of the Most Blessed

Sacrament and adoration for one hour. During this hour, the Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed and the service will conclude with benediction of the most blessed sacrament. All are invited to spend some time in prayer with our

Lord present in the Eucharist.

July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

This isn’t your typical “money class.” Financial Peace University is practical, entertaining and fun! More than 1.5 million families and individual have taken FPU. What would your life be like if there were no

arguments about money? FPU is based on scripture and is a proven plan that

will work for you. Learn God’s ways of handling money in Financial Peace University Course! The average family completing the course pays off

$5,300 and saves $2,700 in just 90 days. That’s an $8,000 change in position in just the first three months! The program will be held at Villa Walsh, July 13 –

September 14, 2015, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Monday nights. The cost of the program is $93. Scholarships are available. To register call Sr. Mary Beth at 916-202-6382 or email her at srmelloyd@gmail.com.

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Morristown, will be

selling 50/50 raffle tickets after all Masses this weekend. The sale is in conjunction with the 2015 Carnival which will take place at St. Margaret's on August 27-30. Your support will be appreciated. Thank you.

PANTRY NEEDS Hunger doesn’t take a vacation!

Parmalat (shelf stable, 32 oz.) Dry Milk (1-qt. packs) Hearty soups, low-sodium soups Spaghetti/Tomato Sauce Ensure Breakfast cereal Peanut butter Mac ‘n Cheese Canned Meats and meals Quart-sized re-sealable plastic bags Canned fruit (juice or lite-syrup) Canned vegetables Baby Food: Stage 1, fruits and vegetables Dry Beans and canned beans Tuna fish Pasta/Whole wheat pasta Tea

When shopping, please consider purchasing low-

sodium and low-sugar items. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!! Please bring items with you when you attend Mass and place them in the bins at the doors of the church. You can also drop items off at the parish office during regular office hours.

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS ED

2015 - 2016 CLASSES IS OPEN ONLINE

Registration for the 2015-16 Religious Education school year is now open. Visit www.assumptionparish.org, and click on the Religious Education link, then on the Sign Up tab, and select the appropriate form from the following choices:

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

• Confirmation

• Fridays Faith and Family

• Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

WHY BE A CATECHIST?

“YOU SHALL BE MY WITNESSES IN JERUSALEM AND IN ALL JUDEA AND SAMARIA AND TO THE

ENDS OF THE EARTH.” ACTS 1:8

Our particular needs at this time are as follows:

• 7th Grade Girls, Sunday Nights 6:30—8:00 p.m. • 6th & 8th Grade After School Groups, Wednesdays,

6—7:30 p.m. • Fridays, Faith and Family, One Friday Evening per

Month for 6th & 8th grade.

Contact Linda at the Religious Education office at RelEd@assumptionparish.org or call 973-267-5638 for additional information or to have your questions answered.

HOST FAMILIES FOR

AFS EXCHANGE STUDENTS SOUGHT AFS-NJ is always looking for supportive host families.

By hosting an AFS Exchange Student, you and your family will help build bridges of intercultural understanding at home and abroad while connecting with an outstanding young person. Host families provide a bed and meals, share their

daily lives with students, and help guide and support them as they would their own children. Students come with full medical insurance and personal spending money. Families don't need to have school-aged children living at home. Families and their hosted students receive ongoing support from AFS staff and experienced local volunteers. For more information, please contact Alison Colaluca,

AFS-NJ Volunteer Hosting Coordinator at 973-985-3583, or email her at agcolaluca@gmail.com.

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY AND BLACK AND

INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION

Dear Friends in Christ, This month, parishes are taking up a special

combined collection that serves a variety of important needs. I ask you to prayerfully consider participating with a generous gift. The Catholic Communications Campaign supports

projects throughout the world that evangelize both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. With the growth of new media, people all over the globe have greater opportunities to connect with the mission of the Catholic Church. Funds from this collection provide grants to support local and international efforts that bring our message of hope, love, and Christ's salvation to all. As the voices of our secular society seem to drown out the truth and beauty of our faith, your support of this collection will help make our voices be heard. Catholic University of America is the national

university of the Catholic Church. As such, it educates clergy, religious and young men and women throughout the country. Your support of this month's collection will help underwrite the financial aid program at Catholic University so that it continues to be a viable option for those who would not otherwise be able to attend. The Black and Indian Mission Collection serves as a

great tool in evangelization. Your support impacts the daily pastoral work of those who bring the Catholic faith to Indian reservations, urban centers and Alaskan Native parishes and mission schools. Please support these efforts through prayer and your financial support. On behalf of all those who will benefit from your

stewardship with a gift to this month's special combined collection, I thank you.

Faithfully yours in Christ, Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, S.T.D., S.S.L., D.D. Bishop of Paterson

MASS ATTENDANCE JULY 4/5

5:30 p.m. 165 7:00 a.m. 110 8:30 a.m. 137 10:00 a.m. 286 12:15 p.m. 298 Total: 996

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.

2014 BISHOPS’ ANNUAL APPEAL

Assumption Parish received it’s final 2014 Bishop’s Annual Appeal rebate check in the amount of $7,780. This rebate, added to the March 2015 rebate check in the amount of $31,320.50, reflects 50% of the cash received through June 26th beyond our 2014 parish Appeal goal of $68,355. Total cash received as of June 26, 2015 totaled $146,556. Total rebate paid out to Assumption Parish is $39,100.50. Outstanding!

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Assumption is a Tithing Parish

The collection for the weekend of July 4/5 was $15,486. The collection for this weekend last year was $17,555. Pastor’s Thank You: Thank you for your sacrificial giving to our parish in our offertory every week. Your outstanding generosity enables us to build God’s reign of justice, love and peace in this corner of the Lord’s vineyard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

FROM THE SISTERS OF CHARITY

The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth would like to thank the many faithful and generous friends who contributed to the recent parish collection for the Sisters of Charity. A total of $8,179.50 was collected to support the mission of the Sisters of Charity and the sisters who reside in Saint Anne Villa, the skilled care nursing and assisted living facility for the Sisters of Charity. All of the Sisters are deeply grateful for your kind support and will continue ho hold the good people of Assumption Parish in their prayers.

STRAIGHT & NARROW NEEDS INFO

A team of MBA students from Rutgers University is working on a potential business project with Straight & Narrow. If you have ever owned or managed a Housekeeping Business and would be available to offer some professional advice, kindly contact Joe Duffy at jduffy@straightandnarrowinc.org or by phone at 973-345-6000 x6280.

July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY 8X10 PORTRAIT AND PARISH DIRECTORY

JUST FOR PARTICIPATING!

Do you ever see people and wonder what their names are? Have you ever heard an announcement regarding a member and wished you could put a face with a name? Are you a new member and wish you had something to help you put names with

faces? Help is on the way! We are producing a new pictorial directory!

There is no cost to our church, and each participating family will receive a

complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory and have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with family and friends. Visit our website to schedule

your photography appointment. We look forward to seeing you!

We need help to make our new directory a success! Sharon Bertram is coordinating volunteers forthis project. If you are interested in helping during our photography sign-ups, or serving as a host or hostess during the photography sessions, email Sharon.bertram@assumptionparish.org or call her at 973-267-5638.

July Dates

Wednesday, July 22

Thursday, July 30 Friday, July 31

August Dates

Saturday, August 1

Wednesday, August 26 Thursday, August 27 Friday, August 28

Saturday, August 29

Convenient July dates for families with college

age children!

DO YOU KNOW THE NAMES

OF THE PEOPLE SITTING AROUND YOU?

Do you recognize this family from the

Parish Pictorial Directory of 2005?

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

BOTTLED WATER FOR OUR

BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN NEED

Please help homeless Vets,men

and women in Morris County

by bringing cases or packs of

water to Assumption Church the

weekendofJuly18and19.

(Drop-offatGarage)

Assumption Parish will be helping OPERATION CHILLOUT (based at St.

Luke’s Catholic Church, Long Valley) in its ongoing ministry. Water

collected from our community will be distributed locally, from your

hands to those in need.

“Iwasthirstyandyougavemedrink,... youdidthistooneofthe

leastofthesebrothersofmine,youdidittome”

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Open 7 Days A Week • Chatham Mall648 Shunpike Rd, Chatham Township, NJ

HICKORY TREEDELICATESSEN

Salads • Cold CutsSloppy Joe Sandwiches • Panini’s

973.822.1956www.hickorytreedeli.com

Sidney Chonowski DMD, FAGD

Family, Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry

973-538-1100sidchow@aol.com

www.morristowndentist.com

66 Maple Ave.Morristown, NJ 07960

Fast, Friendly and Family Oriented Care

130 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains, NJOn the corner of Mill Rd. across from Alfred Vail School

862-242-8053www.FastERuc.com

Hrs: M-F 8a-8p, Sat. 8a-4p, Sun. 9a-2p, Major Holidays 9a-1p

Good Rest DesignKevin P. Brennan

Home Project Consultant

53 Miller Road Morristown, NJ 07960973.769.8188 • www.goodrestdesign.org

kevin@goodrestdesign.org

Joseph M. Arvay, D.M.DOrthodontics28 DeHart StreetMorristown, NJ 07960(973) 538-5067www.arvayortho.com

Providing great smiles for Assumption Families for over 20 years

Independent Financial Advisors and Assumption ParishionersTimothy J. Brunnock, Esq. • John P. Hyland, CFP© • John J. Murphy

65 Madison Ave, Ste. 300 Morristown, NJ 07960 • 973.538.7010Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Private Advisor Group is a separate entity from LPL Financial

Mary E. DoughertySales AssociateReMax Properties Unlimited862.812.0962realtormaryd@gmail.com

B 15 Year Assumption Catechist ACoordinator for Family Promise Program

A ministry of the Sistersof the Sorrowful Mother

~Since 1895~Affordable Senior Living

973-627-5000www.saintfrancisres.com

122 Diamond Spring Rd., Denville

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3376

Join us for sunday Brunch 10am - 2pmwww.grasshopperoffthegreen.com

41-43 Morris Street, Morristown, NJ

Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week • With Childrens Menu & Daily Specials

Grasshopper off the Greenirish puB & family restaurant

Ph: 973-285-5150

HardingPrivate Livery

Dependable • Prompt • CourteousAirport - Morris & Somerset Counties

Call Tim Scanlon973-540-9324

LIMOUSINES FOR ALL OCCASIONS

PODIATRISTwww.FootDrBrady.com

Dr. Frank J. Brady, Jr.

973-669-11192 Powder Horn DriveConvent Station, NJ

ARCADE MARBLE & GRANITE

973-678-4600arcaderoks@aol.com416 Central Avenue

East Orange, N.J. 07018

ROOFING & SIDINGReplacement Windows

Steve Carfaro, Parishioner

Green Valley Contractors973-538-2488

Trusted Auto Repair in Morristown for Over 30 Years

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• Full Warranty• Courtesy Transportation• AAA-Approved Auto Repair• ASE-Certified Professionals

Parishioner

8 DeHart StMorristown, NJwww.Tashmoobar.com

Serving lunch & dinner 7 days a week

973.998.6133

TASHMOO RESTAURANT & BAR

Daily Specials

MESLER’S AUTO BODYEXPERT COLLISION REPAIRS

FRED MESLER, JR.Body Shop Manager

163 Morris Street • Morristown, NJ 07960LIC.# 02170A-18

Auto Body Shop: 267-948124 Hr. Towing: 455-9862

Fax: 267-2132

Joint Commission accredited and Medicare and Medicaid certified.

For more information, call 973-379-8472.

Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

Providing skilled and compassionate care to the residents of Essex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties in New Jersey and Pike County in Pennsylvania.

Services include:›› Nursing

›› Disease management

›› Home Telemonitoring

›› Wound and Ostomy care

›› Physical, occupational and speech therapy

›› End of life care/Hospice

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