Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 25, 2015

LITURGY SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

Saturday, October 24 5:00 p.m. – Nicholas & Pasqualina Tafaro & Frances D’Anton req. by Carol & Michael D’Anton Sunday, October 25 8:30 a.m. – John Konyok req. by Ethel Gorman, granddaughter 10:00 a.m. – Reidar Width req. by Judy & Don Apicella Monday, October 26 12:00 p.m. – Howard Pratt Jr. req. by Mary Ellen De Groat & family Tuesday, October 27 12:00 p.m. – Joyce D’ Agostino req. by Annie Stefanik Wednesday, October 28 12:00 p.m. – Agnes Dudak req. by family Thursday, October 29 12:00 p.m. – Deceased members of the Gula family, esp. “Honey” Friday, October 30 8:00 a.m. – Joseph Petruzziello req. by Sue Ellen Appleby and family Saturday, October 31 5:00 p.m. –Filomena Glossy req. by Ann & Frank Cilurso Sunday, November 1 8:30 a.m. – For the People of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish 10:00 a.m. – For the People of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish 11:30 a.m. Polish Mass

Howard Pratt Jr.

Collection for October 17 & 18: $3445.00 Parish Pay Electronic Giving: $2081.38 (September) Collection from last year: $ 3434.00 Ongoing Renovation “Jug” Money: $8436.00 World Mission Sunday: $653.00

PARISH PAY: Have you thought about automating your giving? No more writing checks! You decide the amount and the frequency. Sign up today for automatic contributions to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Go to the Parish Pay link at www.sacredheartrockaway.org or call 866-727-4741.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN THE MILITARY Major Mike Cherry

Pfc. Aleksandr Kileen, SSgt. Zhenya Killeen Airman 1st Cl. Andrew Mistkowski,

1st Lt. Nicholas DelCore, Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica L. Rotile Rudo

Kenneth Rudo, Warrant Officer,1

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: M.J. Simon, Irene Schreiber,Rosemary Woodring, Doug Bansch, Kevin McGuire, Maria Acevedo, TJ Schoudel, Capt. Adam Cowan, USA, Julio Soto, Ellen Forbes, Jean Weber, Ben Marvilla, Frances Murphy, Michelle Monslave, Theodora Maulbeck, Enid Osorno Theresa Cicerchia, Patricia Martinelli, Amelia Marie Cayea, Mary Therese Loftus, Sharon Bauer, Mary Davenport, Jose Prado, Jean Hageny, Eugene Walsh, Arlene Berlin, Emil Fahrman, Jim Goliat, Robert Nielsen,

Betty Dixon, Marge Vogel, Dan Koetters, Efrain Gonzalez, Amanda Villarubia, Mary Skelly, Carol McMahon, Peggy Jankowski John Skutka, William McBurney, Karla Duminiak, Kay Shaffer, Jeanette Sanders. PARISH POLICY – PLEASE NOTE - All Catholic families living within the parish boundaries are encouraged to register as members. Registration as a parish member has many benefits, and in particular, facilitates any arrangements for baptisms, marriages, sponsors, etc. Please contact the Parish Office at 973-627-0422

First Friday Communion Calls: A priest will be making “First Friday”

visits to those who are homebound. These visits will be made by

one of our priests who will distribute Holy Communion. He will also

be available for the sacraments of penance and anointing of the sick.

Please call the rectory at 972-627-0422 to register your name for

this monthly visit by one of our priests.

Want to be more involved?

If you are wondering “how can I become more involved in my church community”, we happen to be looking for a few good people!! If you would like more information on how to become a Lector, Minister of Communion or an Altar Server, please contact Fr. Marcin at 973-627-0313 ext: 15 or martmich1983@gmail.com

Polish Mass: Msza Po Polsku Polish Mass will be celebrated at sacred heart next sunday november 1st. Please join us with your family & friends to worship god in the polish language.

Baptism: Michael Cosmo Wheelwright and Cameron Angelo Skladany were baptized at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish on October 18th. We welcome them into our parish community. Please pray for them and their families.

ATTENTION ALL MINISTERS: The FINAL November schedule has been released. Copies are available in the sacristy. Questions/concerns, notify the appropriate group leader. I am working on the DECEMBER schedule, which include Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, any requests to serve, please let me know….Thanks, Jack NJRTL RAFFLE TICKET SALE: October 24/25th, 2015 after all of the Masses. Raffle tickets are $10.00 each.

Save the Date! An Advent Retreat sponsored by the

St. Monica Guild of St Cecilia's will be held on

Saturday, 12/5/15, at St. Francis Resort in Denville,

NJ, from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Stay tuned for more

details in upcoming church bulletins.

Lector Ministers of Communion Altar Servers

October 31 @5:00 pm DJ Farrelly Jack Cunic Marion Cunic

Maggie Farrelly Liam Orr

November 1 @ 8:30 am John Sautter Claire Miller Anne Marie Hopler

Ella Di Scala Danielle Berlin

November 1@10:00 am Jack Zayac Bridget Wilson Joanne Gula

Jessica Waskas Sofia Nunez

ALL MINISTERS: Copies of the schedule are available in the sacristy. Any questions/concerns please contact the appropriate group leader.

My Dear Parishioners,

Today marks the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Day! The Gospel Acclamation for the Mass is

“Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.” In the Gospel the Lord Jesus brings the blind

man Bartimaeus out of his physical darkness and into the light of faith. The days are becoming shorter and the darkness longer as

we enter into the winter season. We are also nearing the conclusion of the 2015 liturgical year and with that come eschatological

themes which speak to us of death and the coming of the Lord Jesus in glory.

Next Sunday we will commemorate the Solemnity of All Saints and on Monday, November 2nd, the Feast of All Souls. We now enter

into that final time in the liturgical year in which we remember the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The side altar dedicated to the

Blessed Virgin Mary is once again the place where the Book of the Dead is located and the receptacle where the All Souls

Remembrance envelopes may be deposited. I invite you to come to this place to remember and pray for your departed loved ones.

Our remembrance and prayers are acts of love for those who have gone before us. These are important acts of faith which assist

the faithful departed on their way to heaven. They depend on our prayers and sacrificial acts for their heavenly journey.

This is always a wonderful pastoral opportunity to remind the faithful of the importance of offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

for the departed. The giving of a mass card to the family of the newly departed is an act of faith and love. Visiting the grave of a

loved one to pray for the departed is also our religious tradition. I hope that you might join with me next Sunday afternoon at 1:30

in the St. Cecilia cemetery, where many of our Sacred Heart Parishioners are buried, for the All Souls service. On Monday evening,

November 2nd, we will pray the Rosary following the celebration of the Holy Mass for the faithful departed and in particular all

those who have died this past year.

May the Lord continue to bless you for your good words and works!

Father Zig

From October 4-October 25, 2015, Pope Francis has called for a Synod of Bishops on the Family. “The Synod is an assembly of bishops from around the world who assist the Holy Father by providing counsel on important questions facing the Church in a manner that preserves the Church's teaching and strengthens her internal discipline.” At this October gathering, the Bishops will discuss important topics including marriage, the family and contraception. Please join us every Sunday at 9:30am as we pray the Rosary to Mary, our Virgin Mother, bringing to her our deepest, personal intentions and asking for her intercession that the Bishops’ decisions will reflect God’s Holy Will.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE is Prayer and Fasting, Peaceful Vigil, and Community Outreach. Take part with Morris County Right To Life at Planned Parenthood, 196 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, 8AM to 8PM 7 days/week. Begins Wednesday Sept. 23, ends Sunday Nov. 1. We invite pro-lifers as individuals or groups to participate. Please register through 40 Days For Life web site https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/morristown/ By your registration online you agree to the “Statement of Peace” terms. Alternatively you may email:info@morriscountyrighttolife.org or call 973-933-2800 if having trouble navigating 40 Days For Life web site. Sacred Heart School will host “Wonderful Wednesdays” beginning on November 3rd. “Wonderful Wednesdays” are designed to allow interested students to experience a day at our school firsthand and to provide personally guided tours. Stop in any Wednesday during normal school hours to receive a tour of our school or to spend the day with us as a “shadow”. This is a great opportunity for students and parents to learn more about Sacred Heart School! No appointment is necessary and light refreshments will be available.

Congratulations to the students of Sacred Heart School for their donations to the missions for the 2014-2015 school year. They came in 3rd place in the whole Paterson Diocese for money collected for the Holy Childhood Association. The money they have collected will help children around the world! Bishop Serratelli celebrated Mass last Friday in celebration of Sacred Heart School’s 50th Anniversary!

St. Cecilia School and Sacred Heart School came together for a special presentation called, “The Donut Man.” Rob Evans, The Donut Man, presented the Gospel in a way that introduces young children to the basic elements of the Christian faith. The concert focused on using song, dance, and interactive stories to teach the children about the love of Jesus. Students from both schools enjoyed the concert and the opportunity to come together as a community.