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

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

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

The Religious Education program meets on Sundays, October-March. Kindergarten through 5th grade classes meet 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 6th through 8th classes meet immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Youth Mass. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes meet September–April on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Confirmation groups meet once or twice per month on Sunday evenings.

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

Holy Rood Cemetery—973-539-7501 Website: www.holyroodcemeterynj.com Diana Loughman: Cemetery Director Emerson Brito: Caretaker Samuel Brito: Caretaker

Church Sexton—Doug Reisch

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday—4:15 to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with a priest or deacon by registered parishioners at least one year in advance of the marriage date. Marriage arrangements should be made PRIOR to reserving reception facility.

Baptisms: Contact Liz Rotunno in the Parish Office to arrange your child's Baptism. For first-time parents, attendance at a Baptismal Preparation class is required. Prep classes are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Church.

Visitation of the Sick and Elderly: Please keep us informed so that we may be attentive to those who are ill at home or in the hospital. Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Communion on Sundays.

Africa Surgery Tom Johnson 973-292-3320 Altar Linens Mike Cherello 973-267-6825 Altar Servers Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Bereavement Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Bethany Linda Macios 973-539-2141 Boy Scouts Dave Lage 201-919-7259 Cub Scouts John Lago 609-213-1790 Centering Prayer Fr. Ken Lasch 973-538-2653 Children’s Worship Linda Cannilla 973540-1683 CYO Basketball Kevin Bopp 917-861-2876 Deaf Interpreter Kathleen Skaf 862-432-6004 Divorced Catholics Deacon Elliott Stein 973-539-2141 Endowment for Poor Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Eucharistic Min. Hope Zenker 973-401-1010 Family Promise Mary Dougherty 973-538-9003 Finance Committee Dorothy Flynn 973-538-2634 Food Pantry Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Gardening Lynnie Tecza 973-539-2141 Giving Tree Brian Morgan 973-462-6972 Good Samaritan Jeanette Fredericks 973-216-2231 Home School Assoc. Debbie DeAngelis 973-889-8520 Holistic Health Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Homeless Solutions Ralph Ferrara 973-769-6418 JustFaith Kerry Mowry 973-683-1220 Knights of Columbus William C. Duggan, Jr. 973-960-6417 Lectors Andrea Bozzi 973-656-9864 Mental Health Liaison Paul Boehler 973-722-4994 Moms and Tots Henriette Kahn 973-539-1350 Nursing Homes Joan Kramer 973-539-4910 Pre-Cana Ken and Rosa Rose 973-539-9845 RCIA Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Respect Life Anne Marie and 973-539-4650

Leonard Crann Senior Citizens Joan Kramer 973-539-4910

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

May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter

SATURDAY May 13 8:00 a.m. Jerry Albright 5:30 p.m. Mercedes Cassidy Eleanor Rezek and Shirley Mulhern SUNDAY May 14 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Mimi DeLottto The Sexton and Tedeschi Families 10:00 a.m. Lisbeth Hernandez Mary Carr 12:15 p.m. Elizabeth McGowan Virginia Rigoletto 5:30 p.m. Mary Carr Oswaldo Mendez MONDAY May 15 7:00 a.m. Marilyn “Mimi” DeLotto 12:05 p.m. Francis Kennedy TUESDAY May 16 7:00 a.m. Margaret Pascarella 12:05 p.m. Julia Diaz WEDNESDAY May 17 7:00 a.m. Julia Diaz 12:05 p.m. Mary Carr THURSDAY May 18 7:00 a.m. Adelaide DeCosta 12:05 p.m Paul Albanese

FRIDAY May 19 7:00 a.m. Nora Navel 12:05 p.m. Rev. Msgr. Patrick Brown SATURDAY May 20 8:00 a.m. Terry DiFalco 5:30 p.m. Mark Cardinali Alphonse Benevenia SUNDAY May 21 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Marilyn “Mimi” DeLotto Irene Phelan 10:00 a.m. The Suess Family Keith Griner 12:15 p.m. Louise E. Terreri Kieran Pillion 5:30 p.m. Miranda Jurinich Leslie Stehmer

GATHER IN PRAYER

Pray the Rosary weekdays 20 minutes before the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

Pray the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal every Monday immediately following the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration the first Saturday of each month 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. and the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

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

irst Reading: Acts 6;1-7

Our first reading describes a growing church. As the numbers of believers increase, it becomes

necessary to organize various sorts of ministries to meet people’s needs. In this particular instance, seven men with Greek names are chosen to see to the needs of Greek speaking church members.

econd Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9

In this excerpt from the First Letter of Peter, the Church is described as a holy building built out of

the lives of each of its members. With Christ as the keystone, all believers are to be a consecrated and priestly people.

ospel: John 14:1-12

This Gospel passage, and those for the next several weeks, are taken from the Gospel of

John’s lengthy “Last Supper” discourse. In this excerpt, we learn that since Jesus does the work of the Father, Jesus’ friends must be doing the Father’s work also.

We invite you to prayerfully reflect on the Readings for the week of May 14

Monday Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab; 4cd-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21

Mass Intentions

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY

FOR THE RECOVERY OF:

Charles Arnolt, Charles Arteglier, Greg, John, and Tom Baxter, Paula Rose Carducci, Jim and Kay Cavanaugh, Kenneth Eastman, Frank Geraghty, John Geraghty, John Hyland, Patricia Ioannou, Kenneth Krause, Susan Krauss, Ruth Necco, Barbara O’Hagan, Mary Reisch, Marva Jean Corbin, Willette Greer, Liam Hanly, Nancy Arteglier, Margie Herman, Jim Mongey, Payton O'Brien, Lourdes Flores, Gerry Fraioli, David Kimmel, Kieran Kole, Sister Marie Graziano, William Moeller, Andrea C. Wright, Elaine Metzger, Rich Oelkers, Patricia McBride, Elizabeth Langenohl, Sharyn Zaslofsky, Florence Bryan, Grace Eagan, Baby Benjamin LeFebvre, Marion O'Leary, Miriam Tamburello, Angela Wills, Nilan Family, Melissa Lebron, Jack Guerriero. Olivia Crenshaw, Colin Wisniewski, Lauretta LaSalla, Gladys Deese, Daniel Fox, Therese Paragano, Lois Kuchera, George Corbin, Helen Lesniakowski, Justin Lee, Julie Winne, Alan Russo, Michael Faul, Jeanette Mahoney, Gerry Hogan, Dale Salomone, Bob Nace, Barbara Ryan, Shea Lucasko, the Family of Andrea Deiuliis, Robert Spitzer, Wioletta Piorkowska, Hedda Sivertsson, James Guy, Kason Foley, Maria Maister, Tim Byrne, Sheryll Stripp, Brian Tilton, Joseph Fiori, Francesca Kobylarz-Bongiorno, Don Giovanello, Denise Robinson, Freddy Garcia, Ellen Hillman, Peter Kelly, Linda Walsh, Rev. Msgr. Martin F. Rauscher, Saletha Corbin, Carlos Luevano, Jamal Hudson, Msgr. Leo Carey, James Preston, Lucille Sanks, Madeline Polombo, Frank Spello, Norton Milecofsky, the Meeks and Stapleton Families, Shea Lukasko and Famly, Doris Shieppe and Family, Eben Myers, Dale Garffalo, Beth Patterson, Msgr. Robert Diachek, Gian Carlo Cafasso, Rebecca Russo, Juanita Venable, Ray Donovan, Pat Crowley, Grace Bornheim, Nigel Loeppky, Rossana Macedo, Beverly Davies, Daniel Fox, Baby Cora Oakley. Please call the Parish Office at 973-539-2141 with the names of who you would like included in the prayers for the good health of the sick and homebound.

PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH

COMMUNITY AND THEIR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE

SERVED, OR ARE SERVING, IN THE ARMED FORCES

CW3 Michael Benkosky Green Beret, Special Forces, Airborne Joint Forces; Commander William H. Shipp, Military Professor, Naval War College, Newport, RI; Andrew Vasquez US Army; Andy Soucy US Army; Dan Lessnau Former Marine and Veteran of the Viet Nam War; Kevin Felix US Military Colonel; Lt. Tim Fleury, US Navy; Staff Sergeant William J. McSweeney Retired Marine Served Around the World; Matthew Gonabe, Lt. US Navy Pilot Serving in the Persian Gulf; David Ribardo, 1st Lt. US Army Serving in Afghanistan; Capt. Brendan Griswold 82nd Air Borne in Afghanistan; Capt. Patrick Flynn, US Army 1st Infantry, Afghanistan; Sergeant Richard Galluzzo Serving in Afghanistan, Lt. Thomas Keyes Jr.; Bryan Chojnacki, US Army, grandson of Annabel Wannemacher; Capts. Scott and Meghan Harra, US Army in Afghanistan; Captain Timothy Newcomb, US Army Special Forces; Col. Jason M. Barrett, USMC in Iraq and Afghanistan; Capt. James Cassidy, USMC in Afghanistan; Ensign Devon Cassidy, Navy Nurse in California; 2nd Lt. Andrew Pineda and Capt. Laurence Pineda, US Air Force, SMSgt. John Bartow, Stratton ANGB NY, Douglas Reisch, 1/325 Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Daniel Baron, US Navy, Hawaii, 1LT Schuyler Orecchio, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, Arlington,VA , Captain James Cassidy, USMC in Washinton, DC, 1st Lt. Devon Cassidy, Navy Nurse in San Diego, CA, Special Operator 2nd Class Patrick Gaven, USN, Staff Sargent Brent M. Betit, ARNG, First Sgt. Jeramiah Dempsey, USAF.

GOOD SAMARITANS OFFER

NEW TELEPHONE VISITATION MINISTRY

Do you know someone who is disabled or a shut-in? Our Good Samaritan Ministry is adding an additional service to our menu: telephone visitation for anyone who is a shut-in or who just needs a friendly “Hello” on a regular basis. We all need to know someone cares about us, and a silent phone can be almost deafening when you are lonely. If you or someone you know would like a call from Terri, our volunteer Telephone Visitor, please call the Good Samaritan Coordinator of the month (in May it is Jeanette Fredericks, 973-216-2231, with the name and telephone number of the Assumption parishioner to be called. The Coordinator will pass the information to Terri, and conversation between the two will begin on a regular basis for as long as the individual finds it beneficial. As always with the Good Samaritans Ministry, all information is confidential.

And of course our usual ministry is still operating for those who need help. This ministry can assist parishioners with shopping, banking, doctor and dentist appointments, and other errands. Our coordinator for May is Jeanette Fredericks at (973) 216-2231.

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

" In my Father's house there are many dwelling places . . ."

Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these . . ." (John 14: 1-12)

Here is a reflection I hope you will enjoy.

Gus Hardy is a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Just out of college, he works at the Poverello Center, the state's largest homeless shelter in Missoula, Montana. He arrives every morning at 6:30. He spends his day helping the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the addicted, the mentally ill and those just released from prison. It's a job that requires a lot of "people skills" that do not come naturally to Gus. Gus was born with autism.

Gus has written a moving and inspiring essay about his work and life in America Magazine [March 6, 2017].

"In my work I have been called 'cold,' 'impersonal' (and far worse) about as many times as I have been told that I am doing the work of God. No matter what people say, I look each person in the eye and try with everything I can muster to create the empathic connection that seems to come so easily to other people. It is bitter work for me, more than for most of the world, but God has called me to it, so I have got to step up . . .

"By default, I am not a good listener. More often than not, I have found myself on the outside of groups rather than in. After my diagnosis, I began to work on learning simple social customs, like careful listening and making eye contact, and it felt for a long time as though I were trying to atone for the sin of who I was."

But in college Gus discovered a different idea of God in the writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Gus realized that his life could be "something more."

"Looking back, I find it remarkable that I believed in God to begin with. Autism is a condition that does not allow for many gray areas in one's world view. People like me see the world through logic more than emotion, and draw more on rationality than anything transcendent.

"I cannot tell you why God created me this way. I cannot say what purpose autism is meant to serve, and I cannot tell you if you are meant to conform to my behavioral standards or I am to yours. All I can say is that God pulled me out of a very dark time and gave me hope and a great gift - a sense of something beyond myself. In doing so, I was shown that the world is full of God's people who also cry out in their own ways, and I am called to serve them.

"Whenever I consider my possible life plans, they are always in the context of serving others. A life of service can be difficult, and having a disorder that biologically wires one to have a hard time being with others does not help. But I am hoping that the fact that I'm out here, pushing myself to both serve and understand others must mean that I care all the more."

Gus Hardy has found purpose in his life in God-centered service - it's a struggle for him, to be sure, but he finds meaning and fulfillment - and joy - in his life "doing the works that I do." May we embrace and be embraced in that same Spirit, enabling us to reflect the love of God in Christ for one another. On the night before he died, Jesus asks his disciples to take up "the work that I do": the work of humble servanthood that places the hurts and pain of others before our own, the work of charity that does not measure the cost, the work of love that transcends limits and conditions. The simplest work of compassion and charity, done in God's spirit of love, is to do the very work of Christ; the most hidden and unseen acts of kindness will be exalted by Christ as great in the kingdom of his Father.

In Christ’s Peace, Father John

May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

LIVING STONES

During the Easter season, the Gospels move from intimate and personal encounters with Jesus to an outward-looking focus. The outward focus of today’s Gospel is the universal challenge that we are to be the way, truth and life for others, following in the footsteps of Jesus.

Adults: In what ways does my personal relationship with Jesus, thrust me into a role of service?

Children: How would I describe Jesus?

A Family’s Perspective: Members of the same family often bear close resemblances to one another. Sometimes physical resemblances are shared within a family, but often the similarities are behavioral characteristics and mannerisms. We hear this observation affirmed through a number of common phrases: “He's a chip off the old block” or “She's her mother's daughter.” Today's Gospel points to a mystery of faith that might be examined in light of these familial relationships. In Jesus we see and know the Father. Likewise, the Father is known through the life and work of the Son, Jesus. Talk together as a family about whether people outside of your family recognize common traits of your family. Are there physical resemblances that people recognize and so know each individual as a member of your family? Are there mannerisms that are shared by members of your family? What are some common interests and work that people might associate with your family?

NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK

MAY 14-20, 2017

“Blessed are you among women.,

blest in turn all women too. Blessed they with peaceful spirits,

Blessed they with gentle hearts”

Carey Landry

National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day, each year. As part of this annual event, women are encouraged to schedule an annual-check up with their physician, or other health care provider. Annual check-ups provide the opportunity to obtain recommended health screenings, discuss your risk factors for preventable diseases, and learn how to improve and maintain your health.

For more information about National Women's Health Week, go to http://womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

We can look to Mary, Mother of the Church, for guidance and strength as we celebrate both Mother's Day and National Women's Health Week.

M. Kennedy, APN, RN-BC, FCN

DIOCESAN MAY CROWNING TODAY

Sunday, May 14th at 3:00 PM, our diocese will honor the Mother of God. All are invited to our Annual May Crowning at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Branchville.

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OPENS ONLINE THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Registration for the 2017-2018 Religious Education

school year will open online on June 1, 2017. Visit www.assumptionparish.org, and click on the Religious Education link, then select from the following choices: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Confirmation Fridays Faith and Family Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

The link will not be available until June 1.

HOLY ROOD CEMETERY

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

The annual Memorial Day Mass will be held at Holy Rood Cemetery on Monday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m., honoring our loved ones and all those who died for our freedom. A Veteran’s Memorial dedication will begin at 8:00 a.m. Mass will be followed by light refreshments. All are welcome to attend. Please join us for a time of remembrance, prayer and visitation.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE

VILLAGE ANGELS OF TANZANIA (TVAT)

Last March The Assumption Men’s Club and Assumption parishioners helped raise over $14,000 for

TVAT at the Lenten Fish Bake. This spring TVAT will be part of the town-wide Mendham Garage Sale, Saturday, June 10, 2017. We are currently collecting donations. We can use houseware items, kitchen appliances, Christmas items, clean, gently used clothes (especially zippered fleeces, blouses, athletic pants, flip flops), children’s items and toys, lightweight duffle bags, CD players, jewelry, toiletries, handbags. Please do not donate books, CDs/DVDs, furniture, or picture frames.

To arrange to drop off your items call Johanna Burani (973) 610-4856 (32 DeHart St., Morristown) or Janet Cicariello-Cook (908) 239-4146 (21 Phoenix Drive, Mendham. We will be accepting donations until May 27 only. Thank you for your generosity.

DIOCESE SETS DATE FOR PILGRIMAGE TO

NATIONAL SHRINE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Bishop Serratelli has set Oct. 21, 2017 as the Paterson Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The pilgrimage may include the Diocesan Mass with Bishop Serratelli as the main celebrant, reconciliation; talks at different saint shrines; the Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Details about Assumption’s participation in this pilgrimage will be published in the bulletin and on our website when available. For now, save the date - October 21, 2017.

SPENDING TIME WITH FATHER MARTIN

Social Networking is not just online! We would like to build a person to person social network for Father Martin Rauscher. Father Martin, our beloved Pastor Emeritus, is now residing at Sunrise Assisted Living in Madison, and he loves to have visitors. Most visits are short, 15-20 minutes. Some of the best times to visit with Father are after meals, 9-10:30 a.m., 1:00-2:30 p.m. and 600:-7:30 p.m.

Recently one of our parishioners visited with Fr. Martin. Here is what Laura had to say:

“I had a wonderful visit with Father Martin. His smile is infectious. To reminisce, I brought the 2009 Assumption Yearbook which was dedicated to him. I read him the farewell poem that was written in his honor and he was all smiles! What a blessing to have shared this precious time with our dear Father Martin!”

If you have any questions about visiting Father, please do not hesitate to contact Ann Marie Manahan at 201-454-5400 or amanahan@optonline.net.

DEACON BRIAN BEYERL

SPEAKING OF FAITH

Join Fr. Paul Manning on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul Inside the Walls in Madison, as he interviews Deacon Brian D. Beyerl, M.D. Dr. Beyerl is an Attending Neurosurgeon at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Hospital in Summit. He is also a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Paterson and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Morristown. Dr. Beyerl specializes in the treatment of patients with brain tumors, with both surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation). He is the Co-director of the Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery program at Overlook Hospital. To register visit www.insidethewalls.org/events-1 .

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CAN HELP YOU

FIND A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

Feeling a “tug” to deeper your relationship with God? Spiritual direction is a way to deepen your relationship with God. The spiritual director assists the individual in noticing and responding to God's Presence in daily life. Spiritual direction is offered free of charge for our parishioners. Please contact Karen Florance, certified spiritual director at kdflorance@optonline.net or 973 476 5542.

ASSUMPTION SENIORS

Our final meeting before the summer break will be held on May 23 after the 12:05 Mass. As always bring your lunch and dessert and beverages will be provided. Bring a friend too, and some ideas for fall programs. The Communion Breakfast has been cancelled due to lack of interest. See you in September!

MASS ATTENDANCE MAY 6/7 5:30 p.m. 172 7:00 a.m. 123 8:30 a.m. 229 10:00 a.m. 517 12:15 p.m. 264 5:30 p.m. 223 Total: 1,528

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Assumption is a Tithing Parish

The collection for the weekend of May 6/7 totaled $22,164. The collection for this weekend last year was $25,626. The Easter collection totaled $97,631. Pastor’s Note: Thank you for all you bring to Assumption Parish with your enthusiasm and your great generosity. Serving the Lord here with you is a great blessing.

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This month, parishes throughout our Diocese are

conducting the annual Peter's Pence collection in support of the work of our Holy Father. I ask you to be as generous as possible to this good and worthy cause.

Through the Peter's Pence Collection, we stand in solidarity with Catholics all over the world to support the charitable works of our Holy Father. Contributions to this collection support Pope Francis as he reaches out to those suffering the effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious persecution.

Pope Francis has told us that "mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope." Please prayerfully consider participating in this collection when it is taken up in your parish.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson

FINANCIAL CONTROL ASSISTANT

Financial Control Assistant – Part-time Position (15-18 hrs/week) – requires accounting/bookkeeping experience including but not limited to: journal entry preparation, recording cash receipts and disbursements, bank reconciliations, petty cash reporting, and preparation of 1099’s. Minimum 2 years accounting experience, proficiency in MS office application. Must be team oriented and have a “can do” attitude. Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, PO Box 476, Convent Station, NJ 07961 Attn: Financial Control Assistant. Please respond by: May 17, 2017 to e-mail: secretary@scnj.org

May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

CATECHIST RECRUITMENT With more than 750 children of the parish to serve,

we encourage you to please consider becoming a catechist—someone who echoes the faith—for one of our many Religious Education programs.

Volunteer catechists are needed for all age levels for the 2017-2018 school year. This includes The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, grades kindergarten through eight, and Confirmation prep for grades nine and ten. Classes meet on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and after school. Fridays, Faith and Family meets one Friday night per month. We are also seeking volunteers for Service of the Word for Children held at the Sunday 10:00 a.m. and Saturday 5:30 p.m. Masses. Please contact the Religious Education office at RelEd@assumptionparish.org or call 973-267-5638.

QUELLEN SPIRITUAL CENTER

Applications are now being accepted at the Quellen Spiritual Center [350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham NJ]for anyone interested in becoming a Spiritual Director.

Visit our website at www.quellenspiritualcenter.org or contact Sister Teresa or Sister Carol at 973-543-6528. Applicants must be in Spiritual Direction for at least 1 year before applying.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

John Corr Family Resources a project of the Religious Teachers Filippini is offering the Financial Peace University founded by Dave Ramsey.

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 worry or arguments about money? 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!

Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet or you’re a millionaire, FPU has something for you. Great for young married couples or even those engaged! And great for those retiring and working to set things right!

FPU is based on scripture and is a proven plan that will work for you. Date: June 5 – August 14, 2017 Every Monday for

9 weeks (except June 26th and July 10th --makeup classes available if you have to miss a week.)

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: Villa Walsh 455 Western Ave. Morristown,

NJ 07960 Contact: Sr. Mary Beth 916-202-6382 Price: $109 Scholarships available Register: https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/,

email Sister Mary Beth at srmelloyd@gmail.com or call her at 916-202-6382

MORRIS CATHOLIC

35TH ANNUAL SPRING GOLF OUTING

Join us at the exclusive Rockaway River Country Club Monday, June 19, 2017. For more information and to sign up go to www.morriscatholic.org.

BLOOD DRIVE MAY 17

There will be a Blood Drive at the Saint Francis Residential Community, 122 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Denville, the Denville Rotary Club, and New Jersey Blood Services. All are welcome. Any questions? Email nancy0925@aol.com.

LACORDAIRE ACADEMY ANNUAL USED

BOOK SALE, THURS-SAT, MAY 18-21, 2017

Feed your need to read at Lacordaire Academy’s Annual Used Book Sale with 35,000+ gently used audio, hardcover and paperback book. All sorted by subject & 100% new contributions. Admission is free. Sale runs May 18-21, Thurs 4-8 pm, Fri 9-8, Sat/Sun 9-5 on campus at 155 Lorraine Ave at Park St, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043.

For more information, visit Special Events at Lacordaire.net or contact LacoBookSale@msn.com and 973-744-1156 x27.

QUO VADIS DAYS

“WHERE ARE YOU GOING?”

On June 27-29. young men ages 15-25 are invited to participate in a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer and discussion with priests and seminarians of the Diocese to help them explore the Lord's call in their life. The retreat will be held at Sacred Heart Spirituality Center 20 Old Swartswood Road, in Newton, NJ 07860

To register, or to discuss the retreat weekend, please contact Fr. Edgar Rivera or Fr. Luis Hernandez in the Office of Vocations in the Paterson Diocese at 973-777-8818, ext. 711.

May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Congratulations to our First Communicants Who received the Precious Body and Blood of Christ

for the first time on April 29, 2017

Vincent Achilarre

Varun-Aditya Agarwal

Cooper Andrade

Elizabeth Archuleta

James Baccaro

Jade Bankston

Ava Barry

Lisa Barry

Alexandra Cahill

Rose Carcich

Shannon Collins

Elizabeth Cooper

Maxwell Culmone

Lucy Delatush

Vincent DellaCroce

Patrick Donovan

Brendan Doyle

Ella Drake

Addison Emge

Christian Fell

Lena Flynn

Isabella Glover

Ava Gonzalez

Luciano Guerriero

Averyella Ioppolo

Kelly Jewell

Chase Kahle

Ryan Keller

Penelope Kilpatrick

Gianna Laratta

Ava Leo

Chase Leo

Tyler Leo

Thomas Lucignani

Paige Mangus

Anthony Manno

Harry Marmora

Robert Mauriello

Sean McCarthy

Tatum McGinley

Zachary Mcqueeney

Jimmy Mohrle

Brady Mulligan

Kyle Murtha

Agnes Nicoloso

Diana Opondo-Ochieng

Adriana Paules

Darian Petillo

Kiera Petriella

Mariah Quad

Angelina Robertelli

London Rogers

Alexander Ruiz

Luigi Schiano Lomoriello

Sara Schiano Lomoriello

Kiera Sczepanski

Derek Seminerio

Luke Simon

Emma Tariq

Sophie Tariq

Elizabeth Turner

London VanMeter

Xavier Varisco

Easton Wendorff

Brian Woznicki

Julian Zassenhaus

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

Farewell to Father Przemek Join us on Sunday June 25th Join us at 12:15 Mass (reception

following in the School Gym) to wish Father Przemek a fond

farewell as he answer God’s call to study at Catholic University.

For the last four years Fr. Przemek has been an important part of

our Parish family. He has always been there for us, sharing his

time, his laughter, and his prayers! But most importantly, he has

shared his love of God, of his Son Jesus, of the Holy Spirit, and

the Blessed Mother. He has been an example to us on how to

live a life fully and joyfully in the Catholic faith.

We will miss him, but we know that God has a plan for him.

And watching him accept God’s will helps us to be courageous

about our own future. We thank God for sending Fr. Przemek to

Assumption, and we thank Fr. Przemek for being the amazing

person he is! We ask Fr. Przemek to keep us in his prayers, as

we will keep him in ours.

Please R.S.V.P. if you are planning to attend the reception for

Fr. Przemek at www.assumptionparish.org or call the Parish

Office at 973-539-2141.