TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear friends in Christ, OCTOBER 2, 2016 The words of the Lord in the today put us on the alert: we are here to serve . This is not something

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016 onerous because this is a God who always loves us. On the other 5:30 P.M. Lewis R. hand, He wants us to listen to Him and to understand His love SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016 and His way of living in this life. So often we only want our 7:30 A.M. Parishioners way of living and then we try to justify it somehow in our Gardella relationship with God. Ada & Irving Rumsey The first reading today, from the , 10:00 A.M. Ralph Cortese reminds us also that this world belong to the Lord. He will have Concetta Passenti His way. This can sound scary and many of us have heard the Timothy DeRosa words of the Lord used to scare us. Yet ultimately, it is the Lord 12:00 P.M. Peter Farina begging us to listen to Him so that we can know the way of MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016 peace and walk on the road of salvation. 8:00 A.M. Jean Stephen The author of Letter to Timothy reminds us that we must TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 bear our share of hardship for the Gospel. We who have come 8:00 A.M. James Bonney to know the Lord also know that His way of life for us is filled THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016 with joy--but requires power and love and self-control. 8:00 A.M. Richard Assidio Unless we have a deep and personal relationship with FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 Christ, probably not much in these readings will touch us. Only 8:00 A.M. Theresa Casazza if we have come to know the Lord and His love for us are we SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 able to take up the strong task of living His words and walking 5:30 P.M. Regina Sullivan in His path. This is not because He wants us to suffer but Evelyn Macik because to live the divine life means that we must recognize in SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 ourselves what is not divine and begin the work of allowing the 7:30 A.M. Parishioners Lord to transform us. That is difficult work indeed! Edward Rumsey Both the first reading and the gospel speak of the necessity James Bonney of faith! Habakkuk tells us that the just one will live by faith. 10:00 A.M. Andrew John Nazzaretto Surely this sounds so easy! Once we set out on the path, Molina however, we begin to realize how difficult it is to live by faith 12:00 P.M. Alex Cancio in every circumstance, seeking only what God wants, seeking Sara Mayol only to walk in the way of the Lord. Pray for the safety of the servicemen and women who are Yet there is always cause for rejoicing because Jesus serving our country. promises to be with us in every circumstance of our life. Too often we forget to be still in His presence and ask His Spirit and PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS to rejoice in His love. All it takes is to be still in His presence. SICK: Flora Assidio Mary Carton Jacob Hicks We need do nothing more except be aware that there is a God Nina Margossian Margherita Davis Chip Franklin and that He loves us. He loves us in Jesus Christ! Gary Ragusa Veronica Haase Maureen Maresca Let us pray this Sunday with the : Lord, increase Baby Soojian Baby Juliet Sinisi Matt Serino our faith! Let us know Your love and we shall be saved! Baby Ryder Sasso Carmela Fusco Judy Postas Frances De Maria Dorothea King Danny O’Connor Gabe Bellantoni Millie Farina Paula Bertelloni Rosemary Liebman Cenelia Soto Thomas Rauth Michael, and Rafael, Stacey Caropreso Sharon Acquaire Lorencovitz Gertrude Tindoc Gustavo Haro DECEASED: Etta Mae Hennessy Sara Mayol Feast Day: September 29

WEEKLY OFFERING St. Michael the – the protector Sunday - $4,215.00 St. Gabriel the Archangel – the messenger Thank you for your continued support. St. the Archangel – the healer

St. Michael - In Hebrew, Michael means, “Who is like God”. He led God’s armies against ’s forces during the war in Heaven, and he defeated Satan. In the Epistle of St. Jude, Michael is specifically referred to as an “archangel”. Devotions to the Archangel Michael began in the 4th century. How many times have your prayed the prayer to St. Michael or heard someone else pray it?

St. Michael the Archangel, Defend us in battle. THURSDAY PRAYER GROUP Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the . Every Thursday at 11 AM the Prayer Group of St. Francis meets May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, in the Chapel to pray for those who are sick and are need of O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into prayers. Satan, Please come and join them and if you know someone who needs And all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the prayers you are welcome to add their name for those to be ruin of souls. prayed for. Amen.

St. Gabriel the Archangel - The name Gabriel means, “Man RELIGIOUS EDUCATION of God”. Ask children of our faith, “Who told the Blessed RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ST Mary she would have a baby?”, and almost all of them GRADES 1 TO 10TH will immediately say, “Gabriel”. Not as many people know he Welcome to all our students, those returning and to our new was also the who appeared to Zachariah to announce the students and their families! Registration is still in progress. birth of St. . Registration forms for 2016/17 have been distributed to all presently registered families. Please return promptly. St. Raphael the Archangel – The name, Raphael means, “God New Registrations: Children who are new to the parish or Heals. He appears in the as “Azarias the son of the great those entering first grade in public school should register at this time. First Holy Communion required 2 years of Religious Ananias”. He is the travel companion of Tobit’s son, and at the education classes starting with 1st grade. end of the journey, he tells Tobit that he was sent by the Lord Religious Education Classes Begin: to heal him of his blindness. This is how Rafael became known Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th – Sunday, Oct. 2nd Parent & student as a healer. mandatory meeting at 6:45pm in school. Mrs. Maryann F. Marren - 973-835-1946 Each of these Archangels are patron saints:

St. Michael – Guardian of the Catholic , Police FUTURE DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR Officers, Military St. Gabriel l – Communications Workers Sunday, October 2nd – of Animals 2:30pm in front of St. Raphael – Medical Workers the church

There are many kind of besides Archangels, like Monday, October 3rd - Ladies Guild Meeting – Special speaker guardian angels. Do you have a guardian angel? Yes, of course on an interesting topic. you do! 1:14 tells us very clearly, "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for them, who shall receive Saturday, October 8th – Clothing Drive 9am – 2pm the inheritance of salvation?" Guardian angels have a great ; they are to lead us, if we want to be led, to the Kingdom of Heaven. Did you pray to your guardian angel as a child? Have ZUMBA you taught this prayer to your children? Zumba Classes (BURN up to 1000 calories) - Held in St. Francis School Gym Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits Regular Zumba is Tuesday and Thursday - 7pm to 8pm me here, Classes are $7.00 per class or 10 classes for $60.00. ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and Please call or email Theresa Reilly for more information- No guide. class registration needed. [email protected] or call 973.248.0013 or 973.868.4206 SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS ********************************************************* Couples, were you married in 1966 or 1991? You are warmly invited to celebrate your 25thor 50th Wedding Anniversary with UPDATE ON LADIES GUILD HAPPENINGS rd the Church of Paterson. Bishop Serratelli will be the main  Monday, October 3 - Monthly meeting to be held at celebrant at Mass at St. Peter the Church, Parsippany 7:30 pm in the church hall. All ladies of the parish are on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 4:00pm. invited to attend. There will be a special speaker Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. attending. Come and see what it’s all about. Registrations will be accepted through Monday, October 24,  Saturday, October 8th at 11 am Mass will be held in 2016. Information will be sent from the Office of Family Life the church. All parishioners are invited to attend. The once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on Mass will be followed by a rosary with Fr. Greg. The this joyous occasion. rosary is in honor of “Our Lady of the Rosary” whose feast day is Friday, October 7th.

2016 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ASSUMPTION Be Rich in Good Works COLLEGE FOR SISTERS, DENVILLE Our Catholic Charities agencies, the largest recipient of funds from the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, serves tens of thousands of SPRING 2017 SEMESTER (January 9-May 9) people each year, from seniors and disabled adults to those with addictions and in need of counseling. In fact, a record number of people have been seeking the services of Catholic Charities Applicants must possess a Masters Degree in the discipline. over the years. Please be as generous as you are able to the Send resume to [email protected] by October 15. 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal so we can continue to serve those in desperate situations. For your convenience, you can make an FA 101 Fine Arts Appreciation (World Music) online gift or pledge at www.2016appeal.org 3 credits This umbrella course consists of three abbreviated classes in the visual and performing arts, any of which may be taken NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO LIFE RAFFLE separately for one credit. Although subject to change depending St. Francis Knight of Columbus Council 2617 will be selling upon the interests of students and faculty, classes have been New Jersey Right to Life Raffle Tickets the weekends of offered in Drawing, Ceramics, Dance, World Music, and October 15th /16th and October 22nd /23rd in the Narthex after Theater. These are general courses that offer a taste of a given all weekend Masses. art discipline through its fundamentals and core concepts. Field The prizes are as follows: trips to various museums and performance venues often complement the classes. 1st prize – 2017 Volvo XC60 AWD SUV - retail value $42,0000 Hi 102 World Civilization II 3 credits 2nd prize – Shoprite Gift Card $1000.00 Beginning with the European Renaissance and its effect on other parts of the world, this class continues the themes of 3rd prize – Shoprite Gift Card $750.00 cultural developments initiated in World Civilization I. World- wide interactions increase as transportation and communication 4th prize – Shoprite gift Card $500.00 methods grow allowing both positive and negative interactions between cultures and peoples leading up to the mass TICKETS ARE $10.00 EACH communications of today.

Drawing is on November 18, 2016 LAKELAND NURSING HOME SCHEDULE Proceeds benefit the New Jersey Right to Life SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 Frank & Sandy Polglaze There will also be information available concerning membership and joining the Knights of Columbus for anyone interested. LECTORS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5:30 P.M. Martha Bisaccio SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 DePaul Catholic High School 7:30 A.M. Erika Reid 8th Grade Prep School 10:00 A.M. John McMurray Scholarship, Faith, Community 12 NOON Alycia Sofia Fall Open Houses EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS For all interested students and families SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 Grades 8-11 5:30 P.M. Martha Bisaccio & Karen Cisco SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 Wednesday Evening Sunday Afternoon 7:30 A.M. Open October 5, 2016 October 23, 2016 10:00 A.M. Janet & Frank Sanclementi 7:00pm 12:00pm Noon 12 NOON Tony Mazza & John Arendas

For information on Admissions and our Shadow Program SERVERS or to RSVP for the Open House Date of your choice, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 call 973-694-3702 ext. 442 or email The Enrollment Office 5:30 P.M. Sean Moebius & Emily Wegman [email protected] SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 www.depaulcatholic.org 7:30 A.M. Danielle Reid 10.00 A.M. Christopher Marren & Sebastian Wojtowicz “Large Enough to Challenge, Small Enough to Care” 12 NOON Manalili & Julia Schimmenti ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~