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Our Mission S T A T E M E NT
The mission of St. Luke Parish is
to create a welcoming, faith filled,
religious environment where
relationships – both spiritual and
personal – are built upon the
teachings of Jesus Christ. We are a
vibrant Catholic community open
to diverse attitudes, approaches
and paths, centered on Catholic
principles and beliefs. Works of
charity, human concerns and
spiritual development are fostered
and nurtured through participation
in the sacraments, our parish
liturgies and ministries. We are a
people of dreams, seeking to
experience Christ in ourselves,
our families, the community
and the world around us.
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October 7, 2018 ~ Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Love, Healing & God’s Tender Mercy
Where would we be without the power of love in our lives?
Whether we have parted from one who is dear to us or we find
ourselves struggling to cope with illness or permanent change, love
can make all the difference in our journey toward healing.
This universal antidote has everything to do with our ability to
begin to heal the wounds that plague us. The human heart draws
near to the tender love and light of kindness and understanding.
When we experience moments of hurt and struggle in our lives, we
can draw strength from the love and mercy we are given by God
through each other. This is the salve we seek to infuse us with
courage and grace to move beyond our present pain or circumstance
and live our lives more fully.
Unconditional love showered upon us by God always embraces us
with the ability to heal and reconcile our spirit. Heavy hearts can
sometimes prevent us from fully realizing it though. If we clearly
awaken our senses to His ever-present love and surrender to this
amazing truth, we would find ourselves surrounded with endless
possibilities for personal growth and change. It all begins with
the conscious choices we make. The sacred blessings of the love
we choose to give and receive each day manifest themselves as we
practice forgiveness, show gratitude and accept the present
moment for the gift it is.
We place our trust in knowing God is truly merciful and on our road
to healing we lean on His divine power and strength to uphold us,
keep us courageous and steadfast on our journey. Our life
experiences can all yield a heart of compassion. Let us open our
hearts as we are shown this path of love.
May our personal healing become a gift to others.
Mary Ann Pease & Dee Parker
Parishioners (reprinted from April 2013)
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SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Reconciliation ~ The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is celebrated individually every Saturday afternoon at 4pm or by
individual appointment with Father Mike at any time.
Baptisms ~ Parents are urged to begin preparation for this
sacrament three months prior to delivery. The Sacrament of
Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 12:45pm. You will be
invited to attend a Pre-Baptismal session either before or after the
birth of your child.
Christian Marriage ~ The couple should contact the office one
year before the desired date for the marriage to insure proper
preparation for this Sacrament.
Ministry to the Sick ~ If anyone among you is physically
handicapped, aged, hospitalized, sick or shut in, please call the
office so that we can be attentive to those who are in need.
Hospital Visitation ~ Please notify the Parish office when a
member of the family is in the hospital due to illness.
Confirmation, First Eucharist & Reconciliation ~ Though
immediate preparation is given to all before receiving these
sacraments, candidates are expected to receive a Christian
upbringing in their family life through formal religious education
classes and at Sunday worship in the years prior to receiving
these sacraments.
Parish Membership ~ Our Parish family invites all of its
members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every
family moving into the parish is requested to register. If you move
to another parish, or change your address, please notify us.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Rachel’s Vineyard ~ Natural Family Planning, Adoption Services,
Post Abortion Healing and Reconciliation 973-777-8818
[email protected] and RachelsVineyard.org
Alcoholics Anonymous ~ 1-800-245-1377
DAYTOP ~ A non-profit substance abuse treatment and education
program for adolescents, located in Mendham 1-888-4DAYTOP
Regular Mass Schedule
Monday/Wednesday/Friday ~
9:00am
Saturday Evening ~ 5:00pm
Sunday Mornings ~
7:45am, 9:30am & 11:15am
Regular Office Hours
(The facility is closed on Tuesday)
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
8:00am-3:00pm
Friday
8:00am-2:00pm
Please take advantage of our
ELECTRONIC GIVING
for your weekly donations. This will greatly reduce the cost incurred with the current
envelope system. We are strongly encouraging all of our parishioners who presently use the very
costly paper envelopes to switch to our very secure online bill pay. It is very simple to use.
Any questions please call our business office at 908-876-3515 ext 20 and they will be happy to
step you through the process - thank you for your continued generosity and support. ~ Father Mike
Please remember St. Luke Parish in your estate planning
Our Parish Staff Michael J. Drury ~ Pastor Ext. 4 [email protected]
Parish Residence (evenings) 908-876-9088
In case of an EMERGENCY, Fr. Mike may be reached at 908-380-3637
Kenneth E. Lasch ~ Weekend Associate
Ronald Sordillo ~ Weekend Associate
Ray Lopatesky ~ Weekend Associate
Kevin Cleary ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Ray Chimileski ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Art Bandel, Mike Wojcik ~ Deacons
Thomas Healy, Jr. ~ Deacon Emeritus
Lyn Ertle ~ Pastoral Associate Ext. 17 [email protected]
Maureen Murtagh ~ Director of Religious Education Ext. 16 [email protected]
Nina Dorlon ~ Youth Minister & God Squad Ext. 18 [email protected]
Jody Wozniak ~ Parish Secretary Ext. 10 [email protected]
Christina Diehl ~ Communications Ext. 12 [email protected]
Joseph Perno ~ Parish Business Administrator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Ron Cohen ~ Assistant Business Administrator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Jodi Galloway ~ Bookkeeper/ Child Protection Coordinator
Ext. 20 [email protected]
Mike Wozniak ~ Maintenance Coordinator (part-time)
Ext. 14 [email protected]
Susan Keating ~ Preschool Director
Ext. 41 [email protected]
Trustees ~ Tim Duffy, Steve Shanley, John Crimi,
John Harrington To reach the Trustees, please call the office.
If any person may have been abused by any priest, they
should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office
& the Diocese Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You
may also be in touch with either of the Diocesan Response
Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General &
Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 ext 205 or Sister Joan
Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/ Delegate for
Religious, 973-777-8818 ext 248.
The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of
Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan website:
www.patersondiocese.org.
$8,600 $10,500 $13,500 2017 2018 Goal Actual Actual
Parish Phone 908-876-3515 Parish FAX 908-876-5277
Please visit our website at www.stlukeparishlv.com
$15,000
10,000
5,000
Parish FINANCES
Sept em ber 29 & 30, 2018
Find us at St. Luke Parish Long Valley, NJ
October 7, 2018 ~ 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS IN TEN TION S
Saturday, October 6
5:00pm Mary Alai
Sunday, October 7
7:45am Catherine Sedlatschek
9:30am Victor & Sara Garcia
11:15am Genevieve Zabludowski
6:00pm Sarah Bennett
Monday, October 8
9:00am No Mass
Wednesday, October 10
9:00am Parishioners
Friday, October 12
9:00am David Dec
Saturday, October 13
5:00pm Francis McDonnell
Sunday, October 14
7:45am Dolores Jepson
9:30am Marta Olea Casillas
11:15am Donna Cope
First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24 God created many di f ferent animals in an at tempt to make a sui table partner for the f i rst man. Then he took a r ib from the man as he s lept and buil t i t up into a woman. At last God had created someone who equaled the man, as she was “bone of my bones and flesh of my f lesh” and they proved to be sui table partners for each other.
Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11 This passage descr ibes how Jesus wil l become perfect through his suffer ing. It also reminds us that Jesus ’ Father is our Father as well , making him unashamed to cal l us his brothers and s isters.
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 The people began to ask Jesus i f i t was acceptable for a man to di vorce his wi fe. Jesus tel l s them that two people who have been joined together by God should not be separated. People began br inging thei r chi ldren to Jesus, but the discip les t r ied to send them away. Jesus grew angry and told his d iscip les to a l low the ch i ldren to come to him.
Adult Spirituality & Meditation Deacon Ray Chimileski 908-832-6965
Altar Care Pat DiGiorgio 908-832-5054 Altar Servers Amy Noonan 973-800-6511
Antioch Tony Amaral 201-618-4692 Art & Environment Rhonda Donovan 908-684-9196
Baptism Prep Dave & Jen Meehan 908-876-9818 Building & Grounds Fred Fania 908-832-2561
Boy Scout Troop 436 Glen Arndt 732-675-9658 Career Transitions Bob Dunne 908-234-2793
Choir – Adult & Chimes Kathe deRose 908-876-9747 Choir – Youth & SAS Len Entrabartolo 908-884-1702
Compassionate Hearts Dee Parker 908-343-1930 CYO Basketball Paul Prata 973-876-1014
Eucharistic Ministers Michael Romano 973-895-3521 Finance Council Ron Cohen 908-879-3056
Good Works Ministry Volunteer Needed The Jen Thibault Hospitality Comm. Nancy Blanchard 908-876-3359
Eucharistic & Faith Outreach John Hennessy 518-573-9984 Caring Hearts/Helping Hands Heather Temples 908-797-5395
Knights of Columbus Tony De Stefano 973-975-8684 Long Valley Columbiettes Lucie Cohn 973-699-6793
Lectors Marge Moore 908-303-1812 Liturgical Formation Deacon Kevin Cleary 908-625-7847
Liturgy of the Word w/Children Michelle Boiko 908-656-0882 Men’s Cornerstone Stan Moyer 908-879-0906 Operation ChillOut Deacon Ray Chimileski 908-832-6965
Rite of Christian Initiation Stephanie Oros 862-432-3932 Special Needs Ministry MaryJo & Peter Griese 908-876-5270
Ushers / Welcomers Jim Moore 908-399-0270 Visual Ministry Jillian Schroepfer 908-455-4543
Wedding Consultant Lyn Ertle 908-876-3515 Women’s Cornerstone Sharon Vuskalns 908-832-0633
Volunteer Ministries and Supported Organizations
Annual Crop Walk to end World Hunger
Sunday, October 14th Rain or Shine on the Columbia Trail
Registration begins at 1:30pm in the lot across from the Coffee Potter (24
Schooleys Mountain Rd, Long Valley) Walk begins at 2pm
All ages are welcome
Join your friends from the other churches in the valley for a fun, flat walk.
The Parish Office will be
CLOSED Monday, October 8th & Tuesday,
October 9th for Columbus Day
God Squad We are on a Mission
Youth Group for high school students
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
-- October 10th -- 61:30pm-8:30pm Meeting
-- October 14th -- 1:30pm Crop Walk to End Hunger
-- October 21st -- 7:00am-12:30pm Pancake Breakfast
-- October 24th -- 6:00pm-9:00pm Outdoor Movie Night
Visit the Teen Ministry page on www.stlukeparishlv.com for permission
slips and full details on upcoming events!
St. Luke’s Annual Golf Outing
Monday, October 8th Black Oak Golf Club
Long Valley, NJ
Cancelled
MINISTRY Announcements and Community News
Sunday 10/07
Monday 10/08
Tuesday 10/09
Wednesday 10/10
Thursday 10/11
Friday 10/12
Saturday 10/13
Baptism 12:45pm
Special Needs Mass (off-site)
3pm
Contemporary Mass 6pm
Regular Mass Schedule
Office Closed
Special Needs
Gym Activity 6pm
Meditation 7pm
RCIA 7:30pm
No Mass
Facility Closed
God Squad 6:30pm
9:00am Mass
Adult Choir 7pm
9:00am Mass
Baptism 10am
Funeral 12pm
Altar Server Training 3:30pm
Reconciliation 4pm
5:00pm Mass
Open Houses at Catholic Schools
Mt Saint Mary Academy in Watchung ~ Open House on Sunday, October 21
st, from 1-4:30pm. Meet teachers, department heads,
coaches and members of extra-curricular activities. Student led tours will be available. Pre-register at www.mountsaintmary.org..
Villa Walsh Academy ~ open house on Sunday, October 14 th from 2-4pm. This is a college preparatory catholic school for girls (grades 7-12) located in Morristown, NJ. www.villawalsh.org.
Seton Hall Prep – NJ’s oldest prep school will have an open house for 7th and 8th grade boys and their families on Sunday, October 28 th, 12pm–3pm. Take a tour, attend a BBQ and meet staff and current students. Visit www.shp.org for details.
Oratory Prep Middle/High School ~ Open House Thursday, October 25th from 6:45–8:15pm. Oratory Prep is located at 425 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey. No appointment necessary. For further information call: 908-273-5771, ext.1 or visit www.oratoryprep.org.
Pope John XXIII High School is holding an open house on Tuesday, October 9th at 7:30pm for students entering 9 th grade and on October 23rd at 7:30pm for incoming 8 th graders. Visit www.popejohn.org.
Immaculata High School ~ located in Somerville, NJ. The fall admissions event is on Sunday, October 28 th at 12pm. Meet the new Head of School, hear about new academic programs and take a student-guided tour. www.ImmaculataHighSchool.org
Morris Catholic HS is hosting an Open House on October 14th at 2-4pm and on October 24 th at 7-9pm for all prospective students. For more information see www.morriscatholic.org.
Bayley-Ellard Alumni Day ~ free event on Saturday, October 13th from 12 -5pm. Come tour the restored mansion and Alumni Hall, enjoy pictures, memorabilia and connect with old with friends.
Lazarus Choir ~ This choir specifically sings at funerals. If you would like to be a part of this special group, please contact Kathe deRose at 908-876-9747. All are welcome!
The Adult Choir rehearses every Thursday night at 7:30pm. For more information, call Membership Chair, Jackie Tridente at 867-7320 or Kathe deRose at 876-9747.
Sing Alleluia Sing! (SAS Choir) ~ This contemporary music group is open to all people 13 and over. For some exciting new music and a new look at old music give us a try. Please contact Len Entrabartolo at 908-884-1702 or at [email protected] with questions.
The Youth Choir needs you! All children age 4 and older are
welcome. Contact Len Entrabartolo at 908-884-1702 or at len. [email protected] with questions.
For Our Brothers and Sisters ~ Please pray for those who suffer
the distress of illness and all of our parish homebound. If you’re a family member, and would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact Lyn at 908-876-3515. Also, let us know if a locally hospitalized or homebound relative would like to receive a visit from one of our Eucharistic Ministers.
The Way of the Good Heart, our parish Christian Meditation ministry, is celebrating 20 years of faithful service to our Catholic
contemplative traditions. Please join us Mondays, 7-8 pm in the chapel during October for sacred reading, silence and healing. All are welcome.
Visual Ministry ~ looking for volunteers to run the slide projector at funeral masses. Please contact Deacon Kevin if interest ed!
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, October 13th at
3:30pm. Children in third grade or above are encouraged to come and be a part of this wonderful Ministry and Jr High CCD students can earn service hours! If you have any questions or to register, contact Amy Noonan [email protected].
Help Wanted ~ PT Maintenance position (up to 20 hrs/ week) to assist in maintenance/ upkeep of Church campus and Rectory. Handyperson skills a plus. Contact Mike Wozniak ext. 14 or [email protected].
Operation Chillout will have its first homeless veteran tiny home on display this Fall at Ort Farm, Long Valley on October 13,14,20,21. Come out and support our homeless NJ veterans and enjoy a fun day on the farm. Visit www.operationchillout.org for details.
Fall Harvest Food Collection ~ throughout the month of October
please help keep the Long Valley Food Pantry shelves fully stocked. Visit http://longvalleycap.wixsite.com/foodpantry for a complete list.
The Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship Annual 5K Run/Walk will take place on October 14th, at 1pm in Califon, rain or shine. Jonathan, a former editor of The Hunterdon Review and a Voorhees HS graduate, succumbed to brain cancer after a courageous battle. This race helps raises funds for the Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship Foundation that awards journalism/ communications scholarships to area high school students. Cost is $25/person. Visit www.jonscholarship.com for details.
Pizza Night with the Bishop ~ All young men in high school,
college or older are invited to join Bishop Serratelli and other priests from the diocese on Tuesday, October 23
rd from 7-9pm at DePaul HS
in Wayne, NJ for reflection, fellowship and of course, pizza.
St. Luke Catholic Preschool ~ Susan Keating, Director
This Week’s Theme: Fall Harvest
We are learning the letter D, the color orange and the number 2. PLEASE NOTE:
School will be closed October 8th and October 9th.
Please check the website for your next class date/time.
Reminder: all Jr High Students and 2nd Grade Students
need to sign in when attending mass.
Sign in sheets are located in the narthex.
First Reconciliation Parents: Please check the website regularly for the most up-to-date
information and scheduled events.
The PARENT /CHILD Reconciliation Retreat
will take place on Saturday, November 10th
Retreat begins at 10:00am in the Church The retreat will last approximately two hours. Please enter through
the main church doors.
NO RSVP is necessary as attendance is expected.
Should you have a conflict, please contact Maureen at 908-876-3515 or [email protected].
Th
All Confirmation Candidates
Your next class and next 6:00pm Mass is
THIS Sunday, October 7th.
Please check class times with your catechists.
Any questions please contact Maureen at [email protected].
Ministry Partnership Opportunities The following are some that are currently available:
The Special Needs Ministry
A monthly Social which takes place on Sundays –
contact Maryjo @ [email protected].
The Special Needs Gym Activity Night
Takes place on Monday evenings.
Contact Mike Donowick at 908-751-3062
Crop Walk to end World Hunger
Sunday, October 14th – contact Maureen Murtagh
at 908-876-3515.
For a complete list see the Religious Education webpage.
It doesn’t matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church, or what your current family
or marital s ituation is. I t doesn’t matter what your past or present religious affi l iation is. ALL are Invi ted, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at St. Luke Parish.
If you’re new and would like to join our parish family please fi l l out the form below. WELCOME.
JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY!!! If you have not had the opportunity to register your family with your St. Luke
Parish Family, please visit our website (www.stlukeparishlv.com), stop in the parish office to pick up a registration form or we can mail one to you. Please give us your address below and drop it in the collection
basket, or mail it to: St. Luke Parish P.O. Box 416, Long Valley, NJ 07853.
Yes! I would l ike to register as a parishioner of St. Luke .
Name: _______________________________ Address :_______________________________________________.
***If you move to another parish, or change your address, please remember to not ify the parish office. ***
R EL I G I O U S EDUCATION
We are still in need of
CCD Teachers for 3rd, 4th and 5th. Please contact Maureen
at 876-3515 if interested.
This is a wonderful way to get involved!
Like us on Facebook! St. Luke Rel igious Education and follow us on TWITTER
@StLukeCCD
Making room for prayer is an important part of our ongoing growth in faith. In the months ahead, your child will join me and the other religious education children in prayer with the hope that they will grow to know God as a friend.
Please keep our volunteers in your prayers as we begin a new year of formation at St. Luke’s. We will keep you in our prayers and together, we will form a community of spiritual support for one another.
I look forward to all that we will learn together about our faith in the months ahead. May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire us, may Jesus shine through us, may God’s guiding hand rest on us all and may we practice peace at every turn.
Maureen Murtagh, Director of Religious Education
