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 Pat Moore 973-539-2141 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 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 Ushers Anthony Romano 973-267-5433 Welcome /Hospitality Moira Clarkin 973-539-4390 Women's Cornerstone Denise Imperiale 908-477-9450 Women’s Faith Sharing Gina Hurley 973 460 7241Vocations Deacon John Brandi 973-539-2141 Young Professionals Fr. Przemek 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. Przemyslaw Nowak

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

In 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 Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Friday 8:30 to 3:00 p.m.

November 20, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

SATURDAY November 19 8:00 a.m. Marilyn “Mimi” DeLotto 5:30 p.m. Doris Otto Anthony Tozzi SUNDAY November 20 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. The Sexton and Tedeschi Families Stephen Smith III 10:00 a.m. Bridget and John Ginty Edward A. Moore, Jr. 12:15 p.m. Donald Nerz Robert J. Kennelly 5:30 p.m. Scott Bamford Theresa Mahoney MONDAY November 21 7:00 a.m. Marilyn DeWitt 12:05 p.m. Joseph Peter Zawadsky TUESDAY November 22 7:00 a.m. Patrick Farmer 12:05 p.m. Margaret Goger WEDNESDAY November 23 7:00 a.m. Kimberly Ann Caswell 12:05 p.m. The McCormick and Cassidy Families THURSDAY November 24 9:00 a.m. Rose Francavilla FRIDAY November 25 7:00 a.m. John Olsen 12:05 Lisbeth Hernandez SATURDAY November 26 8:00 a.m. Joe Collins 5:30 p.m. Julia Hose John Garcia SUNDAY November 27 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Marilyn “Mimi” DeLotto Cora Brady Huston 10:00 a.m. The Kolojeski Family Helen McGahan 12:15 p.m. Paul Abrams Kieran Pillion 5:30 p.m. Dolores Bosshard Irene Phelan

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

irst Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

Our first reading is a short passage that narrates how David became king over all the tribes of Israel. His kingship, though, must be in accord with God’s will.

econd Reading: Colossians 1:12-20

The Letter to the Colossians was written in Paul’s name by a disciple who had a distinctly mystical approach to the Christian message. Using Jewish imagery about Lady Wisdom, he describes Christ as the one through whom all creation has come into being and been brought together.

ospel: Luke 23:35-43

Mockingly crucified by the romans as “King of the Jews,” the tortured Jesus reveals what true kingship is. He is not a dominating dictator, but one who shares in the pains and mortality of his people.

We invite you to prayerfully reflect

on the Readings for the week of November 20

Monday Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday Rv 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Lk 21:20-28 Friday Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a, and 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

Mass Intentions

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY

FOR THE RECOVERY OF:

Paul Albanese, Charles Arnolt, Charles Arteglier, Greg, John, and Tom Baxter, Paula Rose Carducci, Jim and Kay Cavanaugh, Ralph Coti, Kenneth Eastman, Frank Geraghty, John Geraghty, John Hyland, Patricia Ioannou, Kenneth Krause, Susan Krauss, Ruth Necco, Barbara O’Hagan, Mary Reisch, Eileen Scheibner, Rosalie Sottile, Nancy Arteglier, Marva Jean Corbin, Ronan Davis, Ralph Depp, Willette Greer, Liam Hanly, Margie Herman, Jim Mongey, Payton O'Brien, Debra Peniston, Donna Polise, Caroline Bastek, Idella Kelly, Steven Mortenson, Jane Quinlan, Al Reed, Fr. Paul Krajewski, Lourdes Flores, Antonette Fraioli, Gerry Fraioli, David Kimmel, Kieran Kole, Gerry Hogan, Kathy Shay, Andrew McCray, Caryn Seifer, Clara Gotch, Sister Marie Graziano, William Moeller, Andrea C. Wright, Elaine Metzger, Frank Kealy, Andrea Piccillo,

Carol Bivens, Khianna Reynolds, Robin Stewart, Bette Dwyer, Vincent Farley, Rich Oelkers, Claire Harty, Baby Hadley Cherry, Fr. Bill Rakowicz, Terri Abrams, Patricia McBride, Elizabeth Langenohl, Theresa DiPaolo, Latoya Thomas, Vivian Sanks King, Sharyn Zaslofsky, Florence Bryan, Grace Eagan, Norma Stanton, Baby Benjamin LeFebvre, Marion O'Leary, Miriam Tamburello, Keith Griner, Stephanie Trincanello,

Kathryn Vargas, Iris Perkins, Hue Wayne Strother, Sr , Janet Drasco, Gloria Dabal, Lisa Mezik, Angela Wills, Nilan Family, Melissa Lebron, Lois Kenney, Kathy Vander Heijden, Ray Reid, John Allen, Domenick Zamarelli, Jose Rafael Jimenez, Kason Foley, Henry Baker, Art Paradise, Ralph Lemon, Jr., Essie Cannon, Henry Baker, Mary Quinn, Judith Koziatek, Aidan Keatts, Marlena Fahmy, Noelle Albanito, Stan Gorski, Ally Redling, Jack Guerriero. Doris Schieppe, Stella Landino, Russell Burnside. 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 parishioners with shopping, banking, doctor and dentist appointments, and other errands. Contact our coordinator for November, Jeanette Fredericks at (973) 216-2231.

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, 10th

Mountain Division, Afghanistan, 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.

BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL

Be Rich in Good Works This past May, after years of study, ten men were

ordained to the priesthood for our Diocese. As they prepared for their vocation, they were supported by family and friends. When you make a pledge to the Bishop's Annual Appeal, they are also supported by you since Appeal funds are used to help meet the cost of priestly formation and education. Please support our seminarians by making a pledge to the Bishop's Annual Appeal today. For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2016appeal.org.

ETERNAL REST

GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD

Jose L. Barahona

Daniel Lessnau Husband of Arlyn

Gertrude Morrissey

Mother of Claire McAloon

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” (Luke 22: 35-43)

We celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King and our Jubilee of Mercy draws to a close. Here is a brief reflection I hope you will enjoy.

Six weeks after he had a double lung transplant, she threatened to leave him. He had been sick for some time and the transplant was his only hope. They left their home in New Mexico for

the hospital in Palo Alto, California. She was right there the whole time, supervising his diet, dealing with the mood swings, bucking him up with all seemed lost. She remained the clear-headed one, seeing to his ever increasing needs in the morning and working her day job in the afternoon. Both knew the risks and the hard work that awaited them, but all the brochures and preparation in the world cannot prepare you for how radically life-altering the transplant process is, how fundamentally less than human you become while waiting and wasting away. But she continued to care for him and keep their life together.

Then one day she said, “I don’t think I can do this anymore.” She had already bought a plane ticket home. His mother flew in to relieve her and she left for New Mexico. He spent those next days and weeks incensed.

How could she? He ranted to himself. Who does something like that? They didn’t talk much while she was gone. Then came the epiphany. He writes: “Once I knew she was

coming back, I began deciding what I was going to say to her, how I was going to explain how hurt and upset I was that she would simply abandon me after everything I had gone through.

“And there it was. I hadn’t gone through anything. We had. Together. “Every problem my waning health presented [her] had to be handled twice over, worrying about me and

worrying about her life after me if it all went sideways . . . She had to deal with the information, the issues and repercussions, acting as nursemaid, housekeeper, chauffeur and lawyer for me — the man who was supposed to share her life, not consume it.

“I don’t think I can do this anymore. Her words haunted me for weeks, but I was wrong about them . . . Her

hasty retreat didn’t mean that she was done with me. It means that she was as broken as I was.” [From “Modern Love: When Love isn’t as Simple as Standing by Your Man” by Eirik Gumeny, The New York Times, September 11, 2016.] We often see our own experiences of the cross through the perspective of the first thief: that it’s about saving ourselves, that our survival blinds us to the crosses of others, that we’re victims, that it’s not our fault or responsibility. But the “good” thief in today’s Gospel not only accepts his culpability but, more importantly,

recognizes the injustice of Jesus’ crucifixion. The Kingdom of God begins with the compassion and humility of the good thief; at the heart of the reign of Christ is the realization that God is in our midst in the love and care of family and friends, that we do not suffer alone, that we are all in need of forgiveness and understanding, of mercy and consolation. Christ’s Kingdom that we celebrate on this last Sunday of the liturgical year is founded on the power of such compassion, of such reconciliation, of such healing, of such a vision of humanity as one family under the providence of God, the loving Father of all. (Connections)

In Christ’s Peace, Father John

November 20, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

WITH JESUS IN PARADISE

Anyone would have difficulty calling a poor criminal hanging on a tree “king.” Yet, that is what we Christians call Jesus, the Word made flesh, who died on a cross: Christ the King!

Adults: What have I learned from the way Christ died?

Children: Do I ask Jesus to “remember me” when I need help?

A Family Perspective: Understanding today's Feast of Christ the King may be particularly challenging. While we may not have a direct experience of kings or royalty, we have some sense of what these mean. We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdom. We know that those who are subjects to royalty offer them allegiance and honor. Christ is King in a way that is different from traditional understandings of royalty. Christ's kingship extends to all places, all people, and all times. Christ manifests his kingship through his death on the Cross, in which he offers salvation to all. Recall with your children stories that you may have read about royalty. Talk with your children about what they have learned from these stories about what it means to be a king.

Tell your children that this Sunday is the last Sunday in the Church Year, and on this Sunday, we celebrate a

special feast called the Feast of Christ the King. Reflect together on how the various people in this Gospel respond to Jesus on the Cross. Who in this Gospel recognizes Jesus as King? (the thief) What does Jesus promise the thief as a result? (The thief will be with Jesus in paradise.) Talk about how your family will recognize and honor Christ the King.

SOCK IT TO ME

The winter is upon us and our friends who are homeless or in need would benefit from the warmth of dry socks to keep their feet healthy and protected.

We will collect NEW socks during the month of November. Any size new socks will do. Please drop them in the food baskets in the church and they will be delivered to those in need. Please lend a hand and provide covering for their feet.

ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING Nov. 26/27

Once again we are approaching the wonderful time of Advent - preparation for the solemn celebration of Christ’s birth. Individuals, friends, couples, and families are invited to help us light the candles of our Advent Wreath. A sign-up sheet will be on the table of the rectory side doors for you to choose which Mass you would like to participate in lighting the Advent Wreath. The only requirement is that you arrive ten minutes before the Mass in the Sacristy for instructions. This is a Sacred and wonderful way to deepen your participation in this Holy Season of Advent.

WOMEN OF CORNERSTONE BAKE SALE

The Women of Cornerstone are holding a Basket and Bake Sale that will be held in Rauscher Hall Community Room this weekend on Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th after each mass.

This sale will help to raise funds to support the next Women’s Cornerstone Retreat, March 2017. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to Several Sources Shelter. The shelter’s mission is to provide hope, assistance and shelter to pregnant teens, needy families and homeless women.

Please stop by to support this worthy cause and sample some delicious homemade goods as you make your purchases! Thank you!

ASSUMPTION SENIORS GROUP

Our next Seniors Meeting will be held on November 22, after the 12:05 Mass. Our guest speaker will be Lesley Cattano, Physician Therapist with Atlantic Home Care, who will give a talk on “Ways to Prevent Falling.” Bring a sandwich, and dessert and coffee are on us.

A reminder to those who have signed up for our trip to Radio City, remember to mark your calendars for December 12, when we will be leaving Cedar Knolls at 8:30 a.m.

THE 7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET AT

ASSUMPTION CHURCH.

The event will take place in Rauscher Hall on Sat. Dec. 10 (2 to 7 PM) and Sun. Dec. 11 (7 AM to 2 PM). It will provide an opportunity for tasteful, inexpensive Christmas shopping with a cause in mind. Several vendors, many of them crafters, will sell their merchandise for the benefit of Africa Surgery. From fine art to jewelry, from children’s quilts to African Crafts, from Christmas cards to ornaments: you will find it all at the Assumption Christmas Market.

Crafters Are Needed

We are looking for crafters who are willing to sell their merchandise at the Christmas Market and are available to donate at least 50% of their profit to Africa Surgery. To learn more, email or call Sergio Burani buranis@mac.com or 973-452-1908.

Bakers Are Needed. Homemade Christmas cookies, brownies, cakes

breads, or muffins are needed. We are also looking for some gluten-free and nut-free baked goods.

Please deliver all baked goods in labeled clear plastic cookie bags or containers to Johanna Burani at 32 DeHart Street, Morristown on Wednesday, Dec. 7th between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Gently Used Items Needed We are collecting sweaters, fleeces and women’s

handbags to sell at the Christmas Market for Africa Surgery on Dec. 10th-11th. Contact Johanna Burani at (973) 610 4856 or jburani@gmail.com. Thank you.

JOIN FATHER JOHN

ON A PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA

Save the Dates Join Monsignor John Hart on a Pilgrimage to Fatima during the year of the 100th Anniversary of the apparitions of our Blessed Mother. From September 24 through October 3, 2017 visit Lisbon, Fatima, Pontevedra, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela and other locations on this 10 day tour. The round-trip price of $2,699 includes transportation from Assumption to Newark airport.

Details about the trip will be available in the coming weeks in our bulletin and on our website.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MINISTRY

CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR THE TROOPS

Assumption’s Young Professionals Ministry is once again looking to send dozens of Christmas cards and cookies to our troops. You can help in the following ways:

By providing homemade cookies, and lots of them! You do not need to bake from scratch; the refrigerator type of cookie dough is just fine. Cookies will be collected on Friday, November 25 from 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. in the parish office.

By donating money to cover the cost of shipping. By writing a note of thanks and encouragement; or

drawing a picture, or sending a Christmas card to be included with the cookies.

T hank you so much for your help Fr. Przemek pnowak@assumptionparish.org

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA DECEMBER 18

AT ASSUMPTION CHURCH

We are shaking things up this year and bringing Breakfast with Santa to Rauscher Hall Community Room on Sunday December 18th! We will be serving bagels and juice/coffee, taking pictures, and helping the young children work on some crafts and write letters to Santa. This is for all families as they leave the 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Masses! We are hoping for donations to support next summer's annual service trip to West Virginia where the youth groups builds a home for a family in one week! Come kick off the Christmas Season at this year’s new and improved Breakfast with Santa.

CARMELITE BAKE SALE

On December 3rd and 4th the Carmelite Sisters of Morristown are hosting a Bake sale in Rauscher Hall after all Masses. The cloistered Sisters are devoted to praying more than eight hours a day for peace in our community and in the world, and are dependent on the goodwill of the community to meet their basic needs. With their increase in vocations, they have many needs that accompany their growing community. Thank you in advance for your generous support!

MASS ATTENDANCE NOVEMBER 12/13 5:30 p.m. 252 7:00 a.m. 104 8:30 a.m. 233 10:00 a.m. 469 12:15 p.m. 224 5:30 p.m. 238 Total: 1,520

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

ASSUMPTION IS A TITHING PARISH

The collection total for the weekend of November 12/13 was $22,847. The collection for this weekend last year was $23,184. Pastor’s Note: Thank you for tithing! Your sacrificial giving in our weekly offertory and your support at Christmas and Easter enable us to accomplish the Lord’s work here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS

AND MILITARY SERVICES COLLECTION

This weekend there will be a second collection for the Catholic Home Missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports dioceses in the United States that lack the resources to provide basic pastoral ministry to their populations. Through annual grants, Catholic Home Missions funds catechesis, seminarian education, lay ministry training, Hispanic ministry, and other pastoral programs in needy dioceses. Catholic Home Missions impacts the lives of nearly 9 million Catholics.

A portion of the funds will also be used to support the Archdiocese for the Military Services. This Archdiocese is so important because it serves the pastoral needs of those in military installations in many countries as well as patients in V.A. Medical Centers. Our priests, religious, and lay ministers in the Archdiocese for the Military Services serve more than 1.8 million men, women, and children. Having a Catholic presence available to those who serve us is a great way to express our thanks for their commitment to our country.

Your support will truly make a difference. Thank you, and God bless you.

TURKEY TROT AND ONE MILE FUN RUN

Did you know that one in six people will face hunger at some point in their lives? You can help us feed and educate more people by supporting the Interfaith Food Pantry and Literacy Volunteers of Morris County’s (LVMC) ninth annual “Turkey Trot” 5K race and one-mile fun run/walk, taking place at 8:30 a.m., Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 24 at the Ginty Field Complex. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the USATF certified race will start at 8:30 a.m.

Register at http://www.morristownshipturkeytrot.org/.

November 20, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

CATHOLIC FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ORGAN CONCERT Join us on Sunday November 20, at 2:30 p.m. at

Assumption Church for the Annual Christmas Organ Concert presented by Katherine M. "Karen" Lordi. This concert is held to benefit Mount St. Joseph Children's Center in Totowa. Stay for refreshments after the program! PLEASE RSVP: 973-279-7100 ex 38. Thank you and God bless you for your support!

GIVING TREE 2016

Last Christmas, your generous gift-giving brightened the holidays for over 1,000 people. Please consider taking a tag and helping out again.

Important Things to Note Take a tag only if you are positive that you can

return the gift by December 4. Three gift ideas are listed on the tag, but only one

should be purchased. Wrap the gift and attach the self-stick label. Return dates for the gifts are November 26-27 and

December 3-4. If you are unable to drop-off gifts after Masses on

weekends, please drop them off at the Parish Office.

Call Brian Morgan at 973-462-6972 if you have any questions. If you would prefer to make a donation, envelopes for the Giving Tree will be available on the tables by the doors of the church.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA

PRESENTS DANIEL RODRIGUEZ CONCERT Daniel Rodriguez, the Brooklyn born police officer,

helped bring the country an uplifting spirit of promise and hope with his stirring rendition of “God Bless America” after the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks. He has become known as "The Singing Policeman.” On Saturday, December 17th, Daniel will be performing a Celebrating the Joys and Blessings of the Season concert at St. Catherine of Siena, 10 N Pocono Rd, Mountain Lakes. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m., followed by a light reception. Tickets are limited and first come, first served, so don’t delay. To purchase tickets, contact Whitney DuBose at 973-586-2777 or queendubose@aol.com.

NEWS FROM SEMINARIAN CHRIS HAN

Seminarian Chris Han, who has been spending summers and breaks from the seminary at Assumption, is now studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. In a recent email to Father John, he says that although there are many challenges

being far from home and learning a new language, he is very happy, and always growing closer to God. He also loves and misses the people of Assumption Parish. If you would like to send Chris a note of encouragement, a Christmas card, or just a quick email, you can do so by postal mail at Chris Han, Pontifical North American College, Via del Gianicolo 14, 00165 Rome, RM, Italy, or by emailing chriskh84@gmail.com. Let’s send Chris some love from Assumption.

ASSUMPTION COLLEGE FOR SISTERS

Spring Theology and Philosophy Courses Th 102 - Sacred Scripture II - 3 credits . Th 205 - Mystery of God - 3 credits Th 207 - Mary and the Scriptures - 3 credits Ph 203 - Philosophy of the Human Person - 3

credits For information about cost, days and times visit www.acs350.org, or e-mail academicdean@acs350.org by December 18.

ST. VIRGIL PARISH

1ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Come visit Santa’s Secret Shop at our 1st Annual Craft Fair. Fifteen crafters/vendors present their wares. 250 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains. Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

MANY THANKS

FROM THE MARKET STREET MISSION

Thank you for all that you have done to support the Market Street Mission in the Annual Coat Drive this year. Thousands of coats were collected and almost two thousand coats were given away in the Coat Giveaway on Nov. 5. Please accept our thanks for your generous support.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH

THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Michela Rose Cupka Daughter of Matthew and Michele

Leah Therese Kenneally Daughter of Brian and Amy

Jett Walter Vazzano Son of Joseph and Christine

November 20, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

BOY SCOUT GREENARY SALE

Assumption Church’s Boy Scout Troop 34 will have Christmas Wreaths, Hanging Baskets and Grave Covers for sale after all Masses on the weekend of December 3rd and 4th. Orders that were placed on the weekend of November 4th & 5th can be picked up at church in the back parking lot on that weekend as well. Troop 34 thanks you for your support.

OPEN CALL FOR ASSUMPTION’S

REENACTMENT OF THE NATIVITY STORY!

Join us on Saturday, December 24th at 3:00 p.m. at Assumption Church as the children of the parish reenact the nativity story just before the children’s 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Liturgy. Children are needed to volunteer for the various parts for this special parish-wide event.

General sign-ups are open. To Sign up Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044eadab29a57-christmas/.

The parts are as follows: Sheep - Open to all children grades Pre K 4 and older. Costume cut-outs are available. Children decorate and add their own finishing touches at home. Contact us to acquire one.* Angels - Open to all children First grade and older. Parents are responsible for providing costumes.* Shepherds – Open to all children Second grade and older. Parents are responsible for providing costumes.* Greeters – Open to all children Third grade and older. No costume. Children stand at the doors of the church and hand out programs.* Bell Choir - Open to all children Third grade and older and given on a first-come, first- served basis. No costume required. Your child must be able to attend a rehearsal on Thursday, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. in Assumption Church. Readers and Costumed Main Cast - A limited number of readings and main cast parts are available for children Fifth grade and older and will be selected in advance by lottery. Your child must be able to attend a rehearsal on Thursday, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. in Assumption Church. All requests must be made no later than Thursday, December 1, 2016. Candle Bearers – Sixth grade & older - Candle bearers will take part in a special procession during the Silent Night meditation. Your child must be able to attend a rehearsal on Thursday, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. in Assumption Church. Questions? Email us at Christmas@assumptionparish.org. *No rehearsal required

Happy

Thanksgiving

Prayer for Thanksgiving

Father in Heaven, Creator of

all and source of all goodness

and love, please look kindly

upon us and receive our

heartfelt gratitude in

this time of giving thanks.

Thank you for all the graces

and blessings You have

bestowed upon us, spiritual

and temporal:

our faith and religious

heritage, our food and

shelter, our health, the love

we have for one another,

our family and friends.

Dear Father,

in Your infinite generosity,

please grant us continued

graces and blessing

throughout the

coming year.

This we ask in the

Name of Jesus,

Your Son and our Brother.

Amen.

JOINED TOGETHER IN HOLY MATRIMONY

Michael Joseph Sadowski and

Rachel Victoria Graves

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

DOCTOR AND DEACON BRIAN AND MRS. ANDREA BEYERL

RECEIVE THE CARITAS AWARD FOR SERVICE

At the Catholic Charities annual Caritas Gala, Nov. 5 at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, a diocesan priest,

two couples and the Knights of Columbus were cited for their advocacy, service, inspiration and excellence. Father Edward Lambro, director of development and public relations for diocesan Catholic Charities, served as master of ceremonies for the event. Bishop Serratelli gave the opening remarks and blessing, praising, “the outstanding work of our Catholic Charities agencies in the Diocese of Paterson and the worthy honorees of the Caritas Awards.” The purpose of the Caritas Awards is to recognize individuals and/or organizations that are committed to mission of all Catholic Charities agencies: to serve, to advocate, to inspire and to excel.

The Caritas Award for Service was presented by Sam Pirozzi, executive director of Straight & Narrow, to our own parishioners Deacon and Doctor Brian and Mrs. Andrea Beyerl, who, “with love and a desire to serve as a witness to Christ’s love for all people, have by word and deed sought to be of service wherever there is need or pain.” Brian is a doctor, who is senior partner at Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists and also serves as a permanent deacon at Assumption Parish where his wife, Andrea, a nurse, serves as an Extraordinary Minster of Holy Communion, and is also on our Bereavement Committee. Andrea led them to become foster parents for Catholic Family and Community Services in the 1990s, which led to the adoption of the youngest of the couple’s four children. She is also a volunteer with Atlantic Home Care and Hospice and the Community Soup Kitchen in Morristown. Dr. Beyerl said he has always considered his medical practice “to be a healing ministry.” He also volunteers at the medical clinic at Straight and Narrow in Paterson. And of course we are truly grateful for his service as a Deacon at Assumption, preaching and participating in the life of the Church, and administering the sacraments of the Eucharist, Baptism and Marriage. We are so proud of Deacon Brian and Andrea, and we are very blessed to have them in our parish family.

Bishop Serrratelli stands with Caritas award winners and presenters at the 2016 Caritas Benefit Gala

at Birchwood Manner on November 5, 2016. Deacon Brian and Mrs. Andrea Beyerl are to the right of the Bishop.