St. Virgil Parish 250 Speedwell Avenue ~ Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

Phone: 973 538-1418 / FAX: 973 538-2992 / Website: www.stvirgilparish.org

Our Mass Schedule

Saturday Sunday Weekdays 8:00am 7:30am, 9:00am 6:30am 5:00pm Vigil Mass 10:30am & 12:00noon 12:10pm

Saint Virgil Roman Catholic Parish is a worshiping community called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live and share joyfully the Good News of Jesus Christ’s message of love and salvation through prayer and study, fellowship and hospitality, service and outreach.

PASTOR PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Lancelot J. Reis Rev. Daniel Chajkowski frlance@optonline.net 908-455-2588

DEACONS PASTOR EMERITUS

Richard Pinto Merle Sisler Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Duffy Sal Mazzoccoli, Retired frduffy@hotmail.com

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 4:00pm

Summer Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Secretary Bookkeeper Gloria Carvagno Robyn Morris svparishoffice@gmail.com rmorristown@optonline.net

PREP/Youth Ministry Grades K – 4 Marie Tonini @ tonini.svprep@gmail.com Teresa Rangel @ rangel.svprep@gmail.com Grades 5 - 6 Susan Pittaro @ pittaro.svprep@gmail.com Grades 7 – 8 Christopher Letta @ letta.svprep@gmail.com Confirmation/Youth Ministry Penny Manser @ mansersvym@gmail.com

Music Ministry

Director of Music Pam Kane @ rkpk1060@aol.com Children’s Choir Nina Rangel @ nmrangel.music@gmail.com Youth Band Danielle Capuzzi @ dmcapuzzi@verizon.net Choir Director Beth Vecchio @ singerdramagirl@hotmail.com

Finance Council

Jack Cox, Chair Stephanie Morgan Mary Jo Tufaro Larry Frohnhoever Ric Perez Eugene Delmonico Richard DiPalma & Parish Trustees

Parish Trustees

Irene Selitto Jay Webber Michael Connor Nicea D’Annunzio

Ministries Altar Linens .................................................................... Pat Para Altar Servers .................................................. Fr. Dan Chajkowski Appalachia ............................................................ Penny Manser Arbor Terrace............................................................ Patty O’Neill Baptismal Prep...................................................................Clergy Bible Groups ................... Kathy Sisler, Rita McCleary, Phil Alcock Carnival ................................................................. Keith Chesnut Children’s Choir ........................................................ Nina Rangel Choir Director.......................................................... Beth Vecchio Church Décor.........Helene Havers, Sharon Carroll & Marisa Nieto Counters ......................................................... Mary Jo Hashagen Evangelization .....................................................John Trombetta Hospitality & Greeters .............................. Marybeth & Don Soutar Interfaith Food Pantry ............................................... Parish Office Knights of Columbus ..................................... Chuck Havers, G.K. Lazarus Ministry .................................................... Barbara Fisher Lectors .................................................. Don & Jeanne McKenna Living Rosary .............................. Cathy Marshall & Maureen Kelly Men’s Cornerstone .............................................. John FitzPatrick Morris View Nursing Home .....................................Maureen Kelly Music Director ............................................................. Pam Kane Prayer Shawl Ministry .................................................. Jane Flynn Pre Cana .............................................................. Fr. Lance Reis Prime Time ............................................................... Kathy Sisler RCIA............................................................... Deacon Rich Pinto Respect Life .......................................................... Angela Pennisi Rosary Society ....................................................... Betty O’Keefe Social Concerns ................................... Marie Tracey, Jane Flynn; ................................................................ A.J. & Danielle Capuzzi Sunrise Assisted Living .............................. Mickey Toye-Young & .................................................................... Jeanne McGuinness Wedding Prep ....................................................................Clergy Youth Band ........................................................ Danielle Capuzzi Ushers ......................................................................... Ed Schrak

Registration Call or email the parish office to register.

Baptisms The sacrament is celebrated on each Sunday at 1pm. Please call the parish office to schedule an appointment.

Wedding Preparations Bride and Groom should call our pastor to schedule an appointment to begin the marriage preparation process, normally one year in advance.

Visitation of the Sick or Elderly Please call the parish office to arrange for visits to the hospital nursing home, or homebound. Due to HIPA regulations, we cannot visit unless invited by the immediate family.

For ministry to the sick and dying, call the parish office at any time.

January 21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome to St. Virgil’s…

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sat., Jan. 20 5:00pm Joan Cannon Sun., Jan. 21 7:30am Loretta Smith 9:00am Larry Colasurdo 10:30am Joseph Halloran—14th Anniversary 12:00pm Angela & Antonio Garbriele

Joseph Loia Alice Morris Chris Manser

Mon., Jan. 22 6:30am Lottie Martin Special Intentions—Jeff Leloia

12:10pm Bob Thomas Tues., Jan. 23 6:30am Orlando Biagi 12:10pm Hal Bermingham Wed., Jan. 24 6:30am Larry Colasurdo 12:10pm Elsa D. Bernardo

Larry Colasurdo Thurs., Jan.25 6:30am Michael Hough 12:10pm Bill Novick Fri., Jan. 26 6:30am Sr. Dolores Pereira 12:10pm Selina Morrisey

Eugene Bartell Sat., Jan. 27 8:00am In Thanksgiving for the Bernardo

Family 5:00pm Ron Maute, Jr.

Joan Cannon William Smith

Sun., Jan. 28 7:30am Jean MacEachern 9:00am Delia Hannon 10:30am Tomaso Ponticelli 12:00pm James Steiniger

Dan Sullivan

Among Ourselves

The Sanctuary Candle honors the memory of Capt. James H. Powell

From Helen & Don Salerno

Welcome New Parishioners John & Veronica Cannata and their daughter, Catalina Omer Munir James & Kaitlyn Connors & their son, Benjamin Charles & Kristen Jacco and their son, Aiden

The Altar Flowers honors the memory of Marie Smith & Ron Maute, Jr.

Through your continued kindness, the collection for the weekend of January 13/14 was $9,585. (Regular Collection = $8,085. Faith Direct = $1,500). Thank you for your continued generosity.

Christine Butchko, Dina, Tammy Dolan, Helen Underhill, Baby Randall Butchko, Karen Cullen, Douglas Farra, Loraine Margiotta, Mallory Miller, Miah Tully, William DiCarlo, Giuseppe Milelli, Domenico & Teresa Procopio, Antonietta & Franco Guarnieri, Antonio Franzé, Rita Thompson, Anne & Cal Benson, Sue DeSarno, Mary Jo Hashagen, Marie Xocoy, Dave Errickson, Eileen Langan, Ann Carton, Sue Cattano, Anthony Soriano, Jeff Miller, Dorrien Hughes, Marisa Smith, David

Brager, Denise Pedrotty, Barbara Bock, Kara Gullo, Kamisha Redhead, Theresa Mohr, Christopher Mohr, Gene McGinness, Dorothy O’Neill, Bob Roche, A. Logan, Annalyse LaHood, Baby Emma Scannelli, Michael O’Connor, Mary Maffeo, Louise Gibilico, Eileen Gibilico, Rose Marie Warrick & Eric Rotelli.

The theme for the 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is celebrated Jan. 18-25, is “Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power.” The theme, taken from Exodus 15:6, points

to the glorious power of God to draw people together in the desire for Christian unity.

Throughout the Biblical narrative of salvation, we find the unrelenting determination of the Lord to form a people whom He could call His own. The formation of such a people, united in a sacred covenant with God, is integral to the Lord’s plan of salvation. The prophets repeatedly remind Israel that their covenant demanded that relationships among its various social groups should be characterized by justice, compassion and mercy.

Fr. Lance’s Letter

This Week at St. Virgil’s…

Sunday, January 21 Choir Rehearsal, 8:45am, CR

PREP K-4, 10:15-11:45am, School Youth Band Warm Up, 10:45am, TC

Youth Mass, 12:00 noon, Church Jr. High PREP, 1:00-3:15pm, School

FISH, 1st Year, 6:30pm, School Monday, January 22

Miraculous Medal Novena following the 12:10pm Mass

Jr. High PREP, 7:00-8:15pm, School Children’s Choir Rehearsal, 7:15-8:00pm, CR

Men’s Cornerstone, 7:30pm, TC Thursday, January 25

Bible Study, 10:30am, TC Return Support Group, 11:00am, Library

Divine Mercy Novena, 6:30pm, Church Bible Study, 7:00pm, Library

Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00pm, TC Friday, January 26

Eucharistic Adoration following the 6:30am Mass Saturday, January 27

First Eucharistic Retreat, 9:00am -12:00 noon, School Confessions, 3:30-4:15pm, Church

SVP & KofC “All You Can Eat” Barbecue Food Fest, 6:00-8:00pm, School Gym

Sunday, January 28 Choir Rehearsal, 8:45am, CR

Jr. High Mass, 9:00am, Church Jr. High PREP ACRE Testing, 9:00am, TC Youth Band Practice, 5:00-6:00pm, Church

FISH 2nd Year, 6:30pm, School

Reconciliation often demands repentance, reparation and healing of memories.

As Jesus prepared to seal the new covenant in His own blood, His earnest prayer to the Father was that those given to Him by the Father would be one, just as He and the Father were one. When Christians discover their unity in Jesus, they participate in Christ’s glory, with the same glory that He had lived in the Father’s presence before the world existed. Therefore, God’s covenanted people must always strive to be a reconciled community that serves as an effective sign of how to live in justice and peace for all the people of the earth.

Today, the Bible continues to be a source of consolation and liberation, inspiring Christians to address the conditions that

currently undermine the Body of Christ. The Church, like Israel, is called to be a sign and an active agent of reconciliation.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a 100-year history, beginning as an eight-day period of prayer in 1908 called the “Church Unity Octave,”. The octave begins with the feast of the Chair of St. Peter (Jan. 18) and ends on the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25). Pope Pius X gave his blessing to the Church Unity Octave and in 1916, Pope Benedict XV extended its observance to the universal Church. Excerpted from the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute.

May we pray for unity among us and all Christian Churches - Fr. Lance

Parish Postings

In the event that PREP classes, Formation sessions, or meetings need to be cancelled due to inclement weather, a message will be posted on the Parish website (www.stvirgilparish.com) at least one hour prior to the start of session.

From the Parish Office

2017 Giving Statements for your income taxes were mailed on January 12. These statements reflect the donations that were made directly to St. Virgil’s. If you did not yet receive your statement from us, please call the office. Any gifts given through Faith Direct, ParishPay, or to the Diocesan programs Partners in Faith and the Bishop’s Annual Appeal are not included in this statement. You should receive statements directly from those programs.

Country Line Dance Night

Saturday, February 3, from 7:00-10:30pm Featuring Bill and Diane of Cowboy’s & Sweethearts

St. Virgil’s Gym Admission $7

Sponsored by the Bishop McLaughlin Council Knights of Columbus

St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Feast

Sunday, March 11, 2018, following the 12 noon Mass Postcard invitations will be mailed shortly!

Come Celebrate With Us on February 17/18, 2018 St. Virgil’s Parish Men’s Cornerstone

will be holding their Retreat VI. The Retreat will be held at the Loyola House of Retreats at 161 James Street, Morristown. Hold the date and come and join us during this enriching retreat and become more conscious of how Christ is the Cornerstone of our lives. For more information contact: John FitzPatrick 973-984-5501 or fitzandthespirit@verizon.net, Michael Walker 973-898-9263 or mike8210@aol.com, John Trombetta 973-540-9231 or johnt0939@aol.com.

WOMEN’S CORNERSTONE: Christ be our Light SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 16-17, 2018

Would you like to help bring Women’s Cornerstone to St. Vigil Parish? Cornerstone is a program for spiritual renewal and personal growth. It is an experience for women by women. We come together to grow in the knowledge and love of God. During the 24-hour retreat, you will listen to the faith journeys of other women, and focus on your own spiritual development. It's a time for you to engage in quiet reflection, and to get to know other Catholic women. The retreat will take place at Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown. Please contact Betty Loia at bettyloia91@gmail.com or 479-438-3608.

Faith Formation

Parish Religious Education Program Schedule for January

PREP K-4 January 21 (10:15-11:45am)

First Eucharist Retreat on January 27, 9:00am – 12noon

PREP 5-8 January 21 (1:00-3:00pm) January 22 (7:00-8:15pm)

Jr. High Mass January 28 at 9:00am

FISH 1st Year: January 21 2nd Year: January 28

Mass Schedule Jr. High Mass

January 28 at 9:00am

Youth Ministry Mass January 21 at 12:00noon

Ministries & Outreaches

It’s time to do some winter cleaning! St. Virgil Appalachia Outreach Team will be conducting a Winter 2018 clothing drive from January 21 through January 27. We will be accepting clothes, bedding, stuffed animals, purses, belts, & shoes. WE CANNOT ACCEPT FURNITURE DONATIONS. Please place ALL items in black plastic garbage bags. The garage will be open from 9am – 4pm on January 21 – 26 and on January 27 from 7:30am –

12:00noon. There will not be an attendant at the garages during those times, so please pile the bags as far back in the garage as you can. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Drake at wendyd8104@gmail.com or 201-513-7667.

Haiti Food Drive

The Annual Haiti Food Drive will continue this weekend. As I’m sure you already know, our format is different, because we were unable to secure warehouse space. As a result, we are asking for monetary donations in lieu of purchasing food items. The group will buy the food at the time of the shipment. Donations can be made in the form of cash or check written to “Saint Virgil Parish” or “Missionaries of the Poor” and left in the box on the table. All details are one the display table next to the altar. The drive will conclude on Sunday, February 4. It benefits

those served at an orphanage, elderly home and AIDS Centre in Cap Haitian, Haiti, by the Missionaries of the Poor. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Mike Shields at 862-222-0919.

2017 Outreach Programs

Operation Chillout – Summer Outreach

As a collection partner for Operation Chillout, our parish was asked to collect new baseball caps and tee shirts during July and August of 2017. Although these are popular vacation months for us, we still donated 324 caps and 179 tee shirts. An additional $300 in checks and cash was collected and used to purchase some of these items. Overall, Operation Chillout collected 1,500 new caps and tee shirts from all its collection partners. These items were delivered to 35 New Jersey locations the homeless, primarily veterans, congregate.

Operation Chillout – Winter Outreach

Through your generosity, during our November/December collection, we provided homeless veterans with 89 sets of thermal underwear, 43 pairs of warm gloves, 98 pairs of socks, 24 winter hats, 14 hoodies, plus other miscellaneous clothing items. Cash and check payable to St. Virgil’s totaled $560; these monetary donations were used to purchase clothing. Checks payable to Operation Chillout totaled an additional $825. With this recent onset of very cold weather, your gifts are very much appreciated by those who prefer to stay outdoors.

Rosary Society Outreach

In December, the Rosary Society sponsored a collection of new toys and clothing for the Jersey Battered Women’s Service’s annual Holiday Boutique. We delivered two SUV loads full of educational games and toys, stuffed animals, craft kits, puzzles, coloring books, jewelry, cosmetics, clothing and accessories for women and children. Many other items, too numerous to mention, were also contributed. Handmade items included sweaters, vests, hats, scarves, and mittens. Your generosity helped bring joy to these families who might not otherwise have had a happy holiday.

Coins for Babies

Between last Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, parishioners were asked to collect coins in baby bottles provided by the parish. To date, $2,742.41 has been generously donated. This money is used to purchase much-needed items for Birthright International in Dover: diapers and diaper bags, diaper cream, baby wash, petroleum jelly, crib sheets, and clothing for babies up to 245 months. Enough money was spent at Shop Rite in November to qualify for a free turkey which was donated to the Youth Ministry’s Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Although this collection officially runs between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, many of you still drop off bags of coins and bills for this worthy cause. This enables us to continue providing the necessities and enables Birthright to continue its efforts to encourage women to keep their babies.

Star of Bethlehem Thank Yours

From St. Peter’s Orphanage… Thank you for remembering the children of St. Peter’s Orphanage once again this holiday season. Your donation of a variety of gift cards in the amount of $800 was very helpful to us in fulfilling the needs and wishes of our boys this Christmastime. Your thoughtful gift made it possible for us to accomplish our goal of creating joyful memories from the deserving young men who entrust us with their care. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude, and sincere appreciate for your generous support of our home. May your kindness be rewarded with peace, love and joy throughout the year ahead. Kelly McNamara, LCSW, Executive Director

From Birthright… Many thanks…for your generous donations all year. It is wonderful to be able to contact Jane when we are getting low on supplies and have her deliver them in a day or two. What great service! We are very grateful for what your parish does for Birthright. Anne Kopet, Volunteer

From Family Promise of Morris County… Thank you for your extremely generous donation! Each year, donors like you make it possible for us to provide emergency food and shelter to homeless children and their families. In addition, we move these families from temporary shelter into well-furnished apartments of their own. This past year, we provided emergency shelter to 32 individuals, including 13 children, and 50 households remained housed and self-sufficient thanks to our programs and services that are made possible by your faithful support. Jon K. Thomsen, Associate Executive Director

From Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders on behalf of the Office of Temporary Assistance… …thank you and the congregation of St. Virgil’s Church once again for another generous donation of gift cards to the Office of Temporary Assistance. The gift cards will help those served by the OTA to purchase necessities that their benefits cannot provide. These items include prescription and non-prescription medicines, diapers and baby items, clothing, bedding, small appliances, school supplies, gas cards, personal care products, and household cleaning items. We are truly fortunate that your parish continues to include OTA in this charitable event each year and we wish you and your church’s congregation the very best of the holiday season. Douglas R. Cabana, Freehold Director

From a parishioner… I cannot adequately express the depth of my gratitude to the St. Virgil’s family. As I am no longer able to provide for my own family your very generous gift gave my family a very happy holiday that we would not have had with your kindness. Thank you to the Star of Bethlehem program!

St. Virgil Parish & Knights of Columbus “All You Can Eat” Barbecue Food Fest Saturday, January 27 ~ 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the St. Virgil’s School Gym

$25/person; $100/Family Reservation by 1/20/2018 ~ $30/person at the door the evening of the event

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Checks should be made payable to Bishop McLaughlin Council K of C and either dropped off at the Parish Office or mailed directly to the Knights of Columbus, PO Box 67, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Contact Chuck Havers for information @ (908) 451-1134 or via email @ chuck.havers@gmail.com.

Around the Diocese

2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal In Giving, We Receive

If you have not yet responded to the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, there is still time to do so as the 2017 Appeal funds are used to support ministries and program through the end of the diocesan fiscal year on June 30, 2018. Your gift is a great blessing and valued so we can serve Christ by serving his people. For your convenience, you can make an online gift at www.2017appeal.org.

The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents will be meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8, at St. Christopher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road (Rt. 202), Parsippany, at 7:30PM in room 101. This month’s program: "Preserving Precious Memories" (Bring in Photo of your child/sibling/grandchild). For more information please call Lily Capriglione at: 973-568-4164

Morris Catholic St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run

Morris Catholic High School is holding its 7th Annual Crusader Challenge 5k Run on Saturday, March 17, at 9:00 a.m. at its Denville, NJ campus. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Morris Catholic scholarship and athletic programs and the Denville Public Assistance Fund. $25 registration fee up to March 9, 2017. $30 registration fee after March 9 and day of race. For more information, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ Denville/CrusaderChallenge5K or contact MC5KRace@gmail. com.

Open House at St. Patrick’s School, Chatham

Please join us for an information session on Sunday, January 28, for a 10:00am Principal’s Address with personal tours to follow. Come be the future with us. We are giving $1,500 for students entering Grades 1 – 7 to transfer to our school!. VISIT www.st-pats-school.org or call 973.635.4623.

Weekly Reflections

Evangelization Corner

Now that the festivities of the Christmas season have past and we return to ordinary time we may be looking to getting back to the usual day to day tasks. It can also become an easy time for our love and our hearts to grow lukewarm. We need to be reminded and inspired regularly of the great gift God has given us — to be an instrument in leading other people to salvation. Evangelization means bringing people to the truth.

The Gospel last weekend (John 1:35-42) gave us an example of what and how to evangelize. One might say that it presented a "best practice" for us about how evangelization works. The Gospel tells us that in listening to the preaching of John the Baptist, Andrew was led to believe in Jesus and to follow him. Andrew's encounter with Jesus led Andrew to go and bring his brother Peter to Jesus. This is what we call "one-on-one evangelization." We need to tell someone the story of our encounter with Jesus. This is where we need to put our focus -- telling about Jesus and helping others to realize that Jesus is present in our lives and in their lives.

As a parish and as individual Catholics our prime task is to help people come to know Jesus Christ and to recognize his presence in our lives and their lives – that is what it is to evangelize. Evangelization is not a seasonal responsibility. It is something that needs us to be ready every day to open our hearts and our souls to others. We need to continually evangelize and to do this we need to be willing to reach out to those who have fallen away from their faith as well as those who have never heard the Good News of Jesus Christ.

While the Parish is fundamentally a place of encounter with the Lord: in the sacraments, its people, its outreach to the poor, to the alienated and to the unevangelized, evangelization begins with each individual and his or her relationship with Jesus and with the desire to proclaim Jesus Christ is their savior in order to lead others to him.

God bless and may His grace be with each of us as we continue on our journey with Christ. St. Virgil’s Evangelization Ministry

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 1:14-20

Today, in Mark’s Gospel, we continue to follow the accounts of Christ calling His followers to Himself. It was written many years before last week’s Gospel by John and has been relied upon by other Gospels. So, we can see how blended they are. It also shows how well respected the Gospel of Mark is and its credibility through the writing of the four Gospels.

A point of the readings that was not lost by the readers of that time, but is not so obvious to us today, was the manner in which the Apostles were “called” by Jesus. There were many teachers roaming the countryside during this time. A major difference between Christ and other teachers is that Christ chose His Apostles, whereas other teachers were chosen by their “students” who followed them. Christ called the men from their boats and from their jobs, He called them to follow Him, and they responded by leaving their families and occupations to do just that.

To this day Christians have felt chosen, called by the grace of God to their relationship with Christ. The followers we are referring to, all with the exception of John the beloved apostle, were put to death for proclaiming Christ as the Messiah. Following the teaching of John the Baptist the message began with “repent.” Those who were called to follow Christ were not to be hypocrites, like the Pharisees. They were to repent and believe in the Gospel, the Kingdom of God was there.

This is the very beginning of the faith we still proclaim to this day. To be a Christian should begin as a very humbling thing. Many times we turn it all around and make it look like we have taken this upon ourselves. If we remember that we are chosen, it should give us more confidence that whatever God wants us to do, we will be fitted to depend upon Him to complete the good works though us, not because of us. “I have called you by name, you are mine.”

Lord, let us feel Your strength when we strive to accomplish Your will.

Ministry Schedule

Ministry Schedule for January 27 and 28 5:00pm Vigil 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am 12:00 noon

Cantor Ric Perez Nina Rangel Teresa Folan Nina Rangel Lector Helen Ann Pinto Margaret Flory Elizabeth Bozza Kathy Sisler Tracy Clark Altar Servers Jake Gringeri Alexa Urriola Micah Fuentes Brandon Kelly Chris Urriola Extraordinary Veronica Kelly Shirley Fleury Eileen Fogelman Viji Alex Frank Miller Ministers Michele Para Beverly Morgan Pearl Law Maureen Kelly George Perkins Pat Para Rosemary Paulison Chris Letta Sue Carol Scannelli Angela Rangel Karen Schwingel Dennis Paulison Mary Jo Tufaro Jim Scannelli Sandy Rosanio Lynn Stevens

9 DAYS FOR LIFE: JANUARY 18-26, 2018 9 Days for Life is a "digital pilgrimage" of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person's life. A multi-faceted novena highlighting a different intention each day provides reflections, bonus information, and suggested actions. Join to receive the novena through the 9 Days for Life app, daily emails, or daily texts. See below for information on how else you can get involved!

Do you want to stand up for life, but can't attend any events? Here's how you can participate from home! The program, which began at 5:30 p.m. (EST), Thursday, January 18, with the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life, broadcast live on EWTN and CatholicTV. Celebrant / Homilist: Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and Chairman, Committee on Pro-Life Activities. From Thursday, January 18 until Friday, January 26, 2018: Join 9 Days for Life, the U.S. bishops' annual pro-life novena! "Our prayers matter. Every prayer matters, and if you can't start at the beginning, jump in when you can!" — Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York The National Prayer Vigil for Life is an all-night pro-life prayer vigil held on the eve of the March for Life each January.

Over 20,000 pilgrims from across the nation pray through the night for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life. It is held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The vigil schedule includes the Opening Mass celebrated in the Great Upper Church. Prayer continues throughout the night with the National Rosary for Life, Night Prayer and Holy Hours for Life. The following morning, the prayer vigil concludes with Morning Prayer, Benediction and the Closing Mass the next morning. The National Prayer Vigil for Life is one small part of the Church's "great prayer for life." It is sponsored by the USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and The Catholic University of America Office of Campus Ministry. “A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world.

Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer.” - Pope St. John Paul II [Go to www.usccb.org and click on 9 days of prayer.]

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· Laminate· Blinds

· Vinyl

Commercial Residential

M A C ’ S C I T G OForeign & Domestic Auto Repair

RUSSELL TERRERI Owner/Operator

290 Speedwell Ave., Morris Plains (across from St. Virgil’s Church) 973-538-5344

CHARLES PATRICKREALTORS

973-267-8808A Family Owned Real Estate Agency

Where Service is Our Hallmark

Charles Patrick Jr.Sales Associate, Manager

973-727-6611

SACK ’S SHELLComplete Auto Repairs

ASE Certifi ed MechanicsSpecializing in 4-Wheel Alignment

973-538-2559169 SPEEDWELL AVE., MORRIS PLAINS

New JerseyState

InspectionOpenSaturday

A. Ward Painting Commercial . Residential

Interior . ExteriorFree Estimates . Fully Insured

Power Washing & Deck Cleaning

10% OFF W/AD973-984-9240

PAUL M. BANGIOLA, ESQ.Trusted Legal Counselling and Problem Solving for 30 years

Bangiola Professional O� ces32 Franklin Street • Morristown • 973-644-4040

paulmbangiolaesq@gmail.com

• Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills• Probate and Estate Administration• Problems of the Elderly • Estate Litigation and Disputes• Personal Injury, Criminal, DWI, Tra� c (former Morristown Prosecutor)

NICHOLAS GAUDIOSO 4 Lincoln Place · Madison, NJP: 973-966-1699 • F: 973-966-7817 • C: 973-214-3318

Doyle Funeral Home, Inc.106 MAPLE AVENUE • MORRISTOWN, NJ

973-539-0622 • 973-984-3432Kathleen Doyle Sullivan, Manager - N.J. Lic. No. 4130

Brian H. Doyle, N.J. Lic. No. 4345Michael A. Doyle, N.J. Lic. No. 2399

155D (BC) - St. Virgil, Morris Plains For Advertising Information Call: (800) 364-0684 Bon Venture Services, LLC, PO Box 850, Flanders, NJ 07836 Outside

4 Mausoleums · Full SelectionBeautiful · Intimate · Local

Diana Loughman, Manager

(973) 539-750161 WHIPPANY ROAD • MORRIS TOWNSHIP

A Five-Star Facility

540 West Hanover AvenueP.O. Box 437

Morris Plains, NJ 07950

(973) 285-2800www.morrisview.org

Long Term Care · Sub-AcuteDementia Care

Respite Care

106 Main StreetMadison, NJ 07940973-377-3232

Kip M. Dangler, Mgr.N.J. Lic. No. 3992

Christine M. Dangler, Dir.N.J. Lic. No. 4706

James E. Dangler ~ 1948-2005

600 Speedwell AvenueMorris Plains, NJ 07950973-539-3300

Christine M. Dangler, Mgr.N.J. Lic. No. 4706

Kip M. Dangler, Dir.N.J. Lic. No. 3992

THE LIQUOR STOPFamily Owned & Operated

~ WE DELIVER ~PHONE 973-292-2882

FAX 973-292-3321165B SPEEDWELL AVENUE · MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950

Dependable · Prompt · Courteous Door to Door Service

Weddings · Airports · TheatresServing All Morris & Somerset Counties

973-540-9324 Tim Scanlon

Harding Private Livery Service

SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE

All Phases of Construction

31 South Street • Suite 307 • Morristown

Offi ce: 973.538.8800 Cell: 973.610.3222

Mark Higgins • markhiggins512@gmail.com

Renovations • Additions • Remodel

Free EstimatesNJ Contractors License #13VH08197000

Skyview-ConstructionLLC.com

MICHAEL CARRUBBA

GUTTERNEW INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS

5” RESIDENTIAL - 30 COLORS - 6” COMMERCIALLEAF PROTECTION - SEASONAL GUTTER CLEANING

(973) 919-2575Fully Insured - Lic. #13VH02932300

“You meet some of God’s best people in the gutter.”

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