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November 5-12, 2017 What is Our Role as a Catholic

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Voter? Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thes 2:7b- According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, it is to promote the 9,13; Mt 23:1-12 common good through the exercise of their voting privileges. However, it also states that voting cannot be arbitrary. “A well-formed Christian conscience 5:00 pm Vigil- Jose Arrobang does not permit one to vote for a political program or an individual law which 8:00 am Virginia List contradicts the fundamental contents of faith and morals.” To the greatest 10:00 am For the People extend possible, Catholics should avoid voting for any candidate who intends 11:30 am Sam, Connie & Lucy to support programs or laws that are intrinsically evil. You can get more Moschella 7:00 pm Patsy Bolcar & Nettie, information on this from www.USCCB.org, Publication No. 7-528. Frank & Francis Kablonski What do we do when there is no “acceptable” candidate? It is Monday suggested in the Voter’s Guide for Serious Catholics published by Catholic Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14 7:00 pm James McKeever & Rocco Answers Press, that one vote for the candidate who takes the fewest positions Rossi on non-negotiable items or seems least likely to advance immoral legislation.

Some of these non-negotiable items are abortion, euthanasia, experimental Tuesday stem cell research, human cloning and same sex marriage. Rom 12:5-16b; Lk 14:15-24 8:30 am Josephine Puder – 1st. Please prayerfully consider your vote and its ramifications for our Anniv. country. Let the Holy Spirit guide us and protect our country. Please say a 10:30 am Nursing Home – prayer to our Blessed Mother as we prepare for Tuesday election and please Madeline Greishchel VOTE. Wednesday Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33 8:30 am Peter & Betty Pavlovich Ministers’ Meeting “The Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Thursday - The Dedication of will have an all hands meeting on Saturday, 18 the Lateran Basilica November at 11:15 am in the Church. The Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16- purpose of this session is to review the Lector and 17; Jn 2:13-22 Eucharistic Ministry processes; discuss scheduling concerns; issue the Lectors 8:30 am Camilla Puccio & handbooks for 2018; and meet the Ministry coordinator, Mass Captains, and team Thomas B. McGuire mates from other masses. For planning purposes the meeting should last about 40 Friday - St. Leo the Great, minutes. For further information please contact John Figueroa at Pope & Doctor of the Church [email protected] or c: 973-590-0144.” Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8 8:30 am Maryanne & William Welcome All Senior Citizens: Edwards ALL SENIORS 55 and over.. JOIN THE SACRED HEART LEISURE CLUB. Saturday – St. Martin of Tours, We invite all senior citizens to be part of this enjoyable group of Bishop people to socialize and engage in a very vital part of our church. Our meetings Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lk 16:9-15 are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 11:30 am with 8:30 am Virginia List coffee/cake in the Sacred Heart Rectory Meeting Room. Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Hoping to see you all at our next meeting! Yearly dues are $15.00 Time (used for donations to our church at Christmas & Easter). Interested? Please Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14; call President Rita Nadilo, 973-361-0598. Mt 25:1-13 Memorial Candles for This Week 5:00 pm Vigil- Soledad Vega & Carlos L. Torres SanctuaryGod’s Candle Plan: forSpecial Giving.....Tithing Intention of Domenica A Way ofBentrovato Life” on her

8:00 am Virginia List th Collection for October 29, 2017 105 Birthday rq. sister, Helen Pennella$5,588.50 10:00 am The Mizzoni Family & Last Year’s total at this time: Antonio Del Valle $6,686.00 11:30 am For the People 7:00 pm Charlotte McBeth This Week in Our Parish - November Weekly Reflections WEDNESDAY – November 7 “HIS WORD TODAY” by Rev. William J. Reilly 6:00 pm Youth Choir - Church 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal – Church SATURDAY –November 11 9:00 am CONFESSIONS – Church Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY – November 12 November 5, 2017 8:30 am Religious Education - School “We were gentle among you, as a nursing mother cares for her children. With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you not only Parish & Community Bulletin Board: the gospel of God but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us… And for this reason we Baptism Prep. Class too give thanks to God unceasingly, that, in receiving the Word of God hearing from us, you received it not as a human word but, as it truly is, the Word of God which is now at work in you who believe.” The great sacrament of Baptism makes us a child of God, welcomes us into the Kingdom Imagine the great persecutor, whipped, chained, of Heaven and enables us to avoid evil, among other things. jailed and shipwrecked, comparing himself to a nursing What a great gift. In order to partake of this Sacrament a parent mother. The rough edges seemed worn down, and his love must be a parishioner and attend a preparation class. Class is and affection burst forth. Paul was gentle, but also stern. offered once a month, the second Tuesday, at 7:30 pm. Registration is required to take the class. Please call the office at The great saints, and our recent popes, have 973-366-0060 or Lisa Masone 973-932-4741 or e-mail exhibited these same characteristics and virtues. Look at the [email protected] to register. World Youth travels of Saint John Paul II. Remember the sound teaching and leadership of Pope Benedict. Look at the humble presence of Pope Francis. th 18 Annual Autumn Tea We are asked by all of them to take not only God’s Enjoy a delicious buffet, live music, a Tricky Tray, Word but also their example, for that same Spirit is at work in 50/50 and door prizes on each one of us. When we are ready to criticize what is going Saturday, November 18, on, remember that God’s Spirit is truly at work, especially 2017! Held at Mine Hill Civic when we find the teaching challenging and difficult. Center, 12 Baker St., Mine Hill, Surely the popes we have cited along with Saint John 23rd NJ. Tickets are $26.00 per were gentle in guiding the church through tumultuous times. person, with two seating’s We give thanks to God for giving us them. available. Seating One: 12:00 – 2:00 pm (doors open 11:40 am) Seating Two: 3:00 to 5:00 pm (doors open 2:40pm) Space is limited; reserve your tea-time and seats early! RSVP to Nancy at 973-366-0142.

Christmas Hymns from the Cathedral In commemoration of the reopening of the Cathedral of John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ, the musicians there created a Christmas Carol CD with the proceeds from its sale going to the Cathedral for the purpose of serving the poor, homeless and the needy. The CD contains eight popular Christmas hymns for the fee of $12.50 payable by check via the order form located in your church office and/or lobby – or by calling Tom Kieren at 973-214-6473 or email: [email protected] This commemorative CD seems ideal for Christmas gift giving for family and friends during the Christmas season, not to CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS mention the advantage of its tax deductibility. It has been the custom here at Sacred Heart Parish to memorialize loved ones at Christmas time through a Andonation Evening toward with the flowers the andSisters greenery that decorate our Church Saturday,during this holy November season. A list of 18, all intentions2017 — will be availableAll High at School Christmas. Girls are We invited ask that to enjoyyour intentionan evening be printed below. 10:00 am Mass of conversation, prayer & food with the Sisters on Monday, NovemberIN MEMORY 13 from OF/SPECIAL 7:00 – 9:00pm INTENTION at Villa Walsh OF: Saint John the Baptist Cathedral

DONATED BY: Academy, 455 Western Ave., Morristown. RSVP: 381 Grand Street [email protected] on or before November 8th.. Bring a friend----Hope to see you there! Paterson, NJ 07505

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Protecting God’s Children “If any person may have been abused by any priest, First Reading: Malachi 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10 they should immediately contact their local County This passage from Malachi denounces the laxity and Prosecutor’s Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance unfaithfulness of the people and especially of the priests, who Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be failed in their duties to God and their neighbors. in touch with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Paul reminisces about his extremely happy and successful visit Curia, 973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Joan Daniel Healy, with the Thessalonians. He praises them once again for their S.C.C., Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. immediate and open acceptance of his message as truly the word 248. of God. The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12 Paterson in Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is In a strongly worded message, Jesus again rebukes the Pharisees available on the diocesan Web site: for the hypocritical ostentation and love of honor and position. He www.patersondiocese.org.” reminds the people and the disciples that the truly greatest one is the one who serves others. He ends with the words, ”Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”

A dinner dance will be held on Sunday, Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible November 12 at 5:30 pm at The Brownstone, 351 Every single one of us West Broadway, Paterson 07522. The proceeds of the wants to be happy. And the great event will go towards the upkeep of the Domus news is, God wants you to be Bartimaeus House of Discernment in Boonton as well as happy, too. God loves you and to help the diocese in defraying the expense of the has an amazing plan for your life. formation of our seminarians. Cost is $70 per person. A He wants to give you the cash bar will be available plus wine and beer on each happiness and peace you desire. God meets with us, and table. For ticket and information, please contact the reveals his remarkable plan for our lives in the Bible. Vocations Office at 973-777-8818, ext. 711, or If you want to know God’s plan for your life and [email protected]. would like to have a deeper relationship with him and a better understanding of your faith, then I invite you to join YOU ARE INVITED-SAVE THE DATE us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, beginning On December 9th, 2017, we will celebrate November 1, 2017 at 8:00pm (Future weekly times will be the 80th anniversary of the actual date of the creation 7:30 to 9:00 pm) of the Diocese (December 9th, 1937). You are invited to You will not only benefit personally from being part of this a special 9:30 a.m. Solemn Mass at the Cathedral with study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our Bishop, Bishop Serratelli, followed by a breakfast at our parish as we all grow closer to Christ. the Brownstone, Paterson at 11:00 a.m. All are invited Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you to attend this Communion Breakfast! uncover the story woven throughout Scripture, so you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it’s Tickets are $40 per person and are all about. The complexity of the Bible is simplified through available online at www.rcdop.org/breakfast. This is a an easy-to-follow narrative approach, and an ingenious day of Celebration for all of us living in the Diocese of color-coded Bible Timeline Chart. This Chart helps you to Paterson! follow the story that ties all of Scripture together and makes it easy to understand the Bible. Denville Seniors Are you feeling lucky? Join us on our bus ride The study includes eight half-hour videos presented to: Sand's Casino, Bethlehem, PA Thursday, November by Jeff Cavins. Jeff will guide you through salvation history. 30, 2017. Time: 9:00 AM sharp. Bus departs Denville He will explain how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for Senior Center, across from the ACME in Denville. All your life and provide you with helpful advice on how to put seats $30.00 Receive $20. slots & $5. food. Call Joan your faith into practice. These engaging videos also feature Knapp at 973-625-2757 or Ann Glynn at 973-476-7921. footage from the Holy Land, animated maps, useful charts and graphics, and beautiful art, which add to the overall 2018 Mass Book Opening experience of the study. Each video will be followed by a lively group discussion. Please spread the word….The 2018 Mass We will begin Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible on Book is now open. Please come in to schedule your November 1 at 8 PM. For more information or to register for Masses for next year. Hours are Monday through Friday the study, visit and register online at AscensionPress.com. I from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Many thanks. hope you can join us. You will love it. You can contact Genevieve Kowalski at [email protected] How Can We Serve You? Cómo Podemos Servirles? BIRTHRIGHT Name/Nombre INTERNATIONAL Address/Direccion Dover, NJ Location – Hope

House Telephone/Teléfono: Corner of Belmont and Trenton Check/Marque:

Dover, NJ 07801  New Registration Nueva Registración (973) 361 – 6665  Address Change Cambio de Dirección  I want to receive collection Hotline (800) 550 – 4900 envelopes Yo quiero recibir los sobres Birthright is an organization of concerned women volunteers para la donación dedicated to serving pregnant women in need of emotional and practical  I am registered with the support. Through donations, we are able to provide pregnancy tests, parish but do not receive envelopes diapers, and infant clothing, etc…, up to 2 years of age. Estoy registrado en la In 1968, Louise Summerhill, mother of 7 children, in Toronto Canada, Parroquia, pero no he decided that something should be done to help women facing unplanned recibido mis sobres. pregnancies. As a result, she began the world’s first international crisis  Other/Otro pregnancy service. Birthright takes a non-moralistic, non-judgmental approach toward helping women through pregnancy dilemmas. - Please cut out this form and place it in the collection or Rectory mail slot. - Favor de cortar este formulario y Birthright Philosophy: ponerlo en la colecta o el buzón de la “It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and Rectoria. the right of every baby to be born.” For all those who have recently died: Camila Nieves VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATED! For those who are ill: Valerie Ang; Betty Bracaglia; Sr. DINNER DANCE FUND RAISER Margaret Charles; Pamela Fried; Bernadette Hill; Joanne; Mary Queen of All Nations Missionary Alliance and the Roseanne Jones; Linda; Alex Carmelite Monastery of Morristown will honor the following on Sunday, Maresca; Renee Zugel December 10th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm at the Madison Hotel, Convent Station: Please call the Parish Office 973- 366-0060 to have loved ones Fr. Przemek Novak, Fr. Edwin Sammut and Sr. Joseph Spring placed on the prayer list.

Tickets are $75 per person. Reservations can be made by email: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION [email protected] with a check made to MQAN, c/o 11 Featherleigh Rd. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Morristown, N.J. 07960-5703. 100% of the net proceeds will go to the IT IS TIME! If you would like to work of the sponsoring organizations. Goodwill donations in lieu of become a Catechist Sub-Teacher or attendance will also be appreciated by thousands of beneficiaries. Aide for the 2017-2018 Religious Education program please contact Lisa Masone (Religious Education Divine Mercy Academy Tricky Tray Administrative Assistant) to discuss Saturday, November 18th times and grades At Morris Catholic High School available. 973-366-0060. Doors open at 5:00 pm; calling starts by 7:00 pm Admission is $25 This is an adult-only, “bring your own food & beverage event.” For more info call 973-723-8282, or email [email protected]