TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US OCTOBER 2 Please join us to pray the rosary every morning after daily mass and every Monday night at 8 P.M. where a small group gathers at the church to recite the Rosary. JOIN US! It takes less than ½ hour and is a wonderful way to end the day.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

All adult Catholics should officially register in the parish. Young adults of working age should register independently of VIGIL their parents even if ‘living at home’. We cannot serve you 5PM LIVING AND DECEASED PARISHIONERS by issuing letters for sponsorship of , Confirmation, or Matrimony, nor give character references for teaching SUNDAY positions, etc. if we do not know you. All new members of Hb1:2-3;2:2-4; 2Tm 1:6-8, 13-14, Lk17:5-10 (141) our faith family are encouraged to come to the parish so we 8:00 THE DECEASED MEMEBERS OF THE CAVIASCO can meet you. Call the rectory for an appointment. Also, & LOMBARDI FAMILIES/The Caviasco Family please notify the parish office of any changes in address, PETER BROWN/Family 10:30 INTENTIONS OF THE VERCHINSKI FAMILY/The telephone number, or if you are leaving the parish. Conn Family MICHAEL SZEWCZYK/The Szewczyk Family YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOUR GIFTS 12:00 KATHERINE SCHNEIDER/Fr. Dan Kelly & The IHM OF MINISTRY Parish Family Please consider ministering in our parish as a Lector or GUY BLEHL/Sister Maureen Communion Minister. We are in need of your gifts 7PM STEVE VONSORREN/The Mathisen Family and talents so the presence of Christ in Word and ALLAN DUNN/The Heydt Family Sacrament can be experienced … by Please call the

MONDAY - 10/3 rectory at 973-694-3400. Gal 1:6-12; Lk 10:25-37 8:00 MARY YOUNG/Joseph & Eileen Smith THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

TUESDAY – 10/4 – St. Sunday, October 2 Gal 1:13-24; Lk 10:38-42 1pm – YM - Kilroy

8:00 JOHN TOMASZEK/Mr. & Mrs. J. Mancini Monday, October 3 8pm – Novena – CH WEDNESDAY – 10/5 Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Lk 11:1- Tuesday, October 4 8:00 SALVATORE SANTILLI/The Edie Family Wednesday October 5

9:45AM – Prayer Group – MR THURSDAY – 10/6 – Saint Bruno, Priest Gal 3:1-5; Lk 11:5-13 12pm – Zumba – MR 8:00 MARY YOUNG/Fr. Dan & The IHM Parish Family 6:30 – Special Olympics – GYM 7pm – Adult Ed - Kilroy

FRIDAY – 10/7- Our Lady of the Rosary Thursday, October 6: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 11:5-13 10am – Adult Ed - Kilroy 8:00 SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THE PROTECTION 6:30pm – Choir - CH OF BABIES IN THE WOMB AND THEIR 7:30pm – B.S. # 192 - MR FAMILIES/Maggie Sori Friday October 7: SATURDAY – 10/8 7pm – Cubs # 192 – Kilroy/MR Gal 3:22-29; Lk 11:27-28 7pm – Cubs Mtg. - GYM 9:00 PAUL GRAUER Saturday, October 8:

10:15 – Rel. Ed. Parent Mtg. Grade 2 - MR VIGIL 5PM ATTILIO LUCCI-Family 4pm – Confessions – CH NICOLE GEIST/Nanna 8 pm – AA – MR

SUNDAY 10/9/16– 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time BLESSING OF ANIMALS 2 Kgs 5:14-17; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19 In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, 8:00 LIVING AND DECEASED PARISHIONERS Patron of Nature, Ecology, and Animals, we invite 10:30 JOAN VERCHINSKI/Victoria Musial anyone with a and their owner to a special FRANCIS MCGEE/Rose Weinpel service of prayer & blessing today, Sunday, Oct. 12:00 KATHERINE SCHNEIDER/The Havill Family 2nd @ 2:00 p.m. as we gather by the Shrine. ROBERT MCGILLEN/Sister Maureen 7PM MADELINE SCHIANO/The Schiano Family

WELCOMING THE “LITTLE ONES” WELCOME Christian Initiation into the Roman is a parish You enter this Church… not as a stranger, but as a guest of event, not a private affair. The sacrament of Baptism should God. God is your heavenly Father. Come, then, with joy in be experienced, understood and celebrated as a process within your heart and thanks on your lips into God’s presence, the faith community. As Christian parents YOU are the most offering God your love and service. Be grateful to the strong important persons in nurturing the faith life of your child. and the loyal ones who, in the name of Jesus Christ, built this Baptism Prep Sessions for parents who are preparing to have place of worship and to all who have beautified it and their child baptized into the Faith Community are held at 7:30 hallowed it with their prayers and praise. Ask God’s blessing PM in the SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER. The next session is on those who love this house of faith as the inspiration of their Tuesday, October 4th. Baby doesn’t have to be born – as long labor, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, and may that as you are a parishioner, you can sign up at any point during blessing rest on you, both on your going out and your coming in. pregnancy, just call the rectory at 973-694-3400.

OFFERTORY COLLECTION CATHOLICISM: To meet the needs of our parish family and to proclaim the The Pivotal Players Gospel of Christ Jesus: New 8-week Video Series Begins Sept. 28 Budget requirements: $13,000 each WEEK IHM is sponsoring weekly showings of the new Bishop - To offer our young people Youth Ministry experiences Barron series Catholicism: The Pivotal Players, beginning - To offer our children a faith-filled program Wednesday, Sept. 28. The Pivotal Players explores the life of learning about Jesus and the Gospel and teachings of the most influential saints, scholars and - To worship with faith and grace at our Sunday Eucharist teachers in the history of the Catholic Church, including - To reach out to God’s people in need have support and Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Siena, Thomas Aquinas and care. John Henry Newman. Please remember the needs of our parish ministry in making your As in the past we will have two parallel sessions: one on weekly offering. Thank you for all you do to enable the Gospel Wednesday evenings at 7 PM and a second session on to touch the lives of God’s people. $11,410.00 Thursday mornings at 10 AM. All sessions will be held in the Ministry Center (Kilroy House) behind the church. Group SAFE ENVIRONMENT discussion will follow each video. We hope to provide coffee “If any person may have been abused by any priest, they and some light refreshments. should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s No registration is necessary. Each episode is self-contained so Office and the Diocese’s Victims Assistance Coordinator: you can miss one if you need to. For more information Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You may also be in touch contact [email protected] or contact Sister with either of the Diocesan Response Officers: Rev. Msgr. Maureen at the IHM parish office. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 Ext. 205 or Sister Joan Daniel Healy, S.C.C., BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS Chancellor/Delegate for Religious, 973-777-8818 Ext. 248. We, the parish community, share our support, affirmation, The entire text of the Policy of the Diocese of Paterson in guidance and assistance as you bring to life a new member Response to Complaints of Sexual Abuse is available on the among us. As you prepare to welcome a new child into your diocesan Web site: www.patersondiocese.org”. family, we, the Church, would like to ready ourselves for the joy that is yours. We desire to express this joy at the 10:30 PRAY FOR THE SICK Mass on Sunday, October 16th . We encourage you to have Please remember the sick and homebound of our parish family in your family; friends and the child’s chosen godparents come your prayers during the week: Katherine Ryan, Bob Ryan, Stan with you. Please call the rectory if you will be participating in Bednarczyck, Donald Law, Michael Gossinger, Kurt Spinner and the blessing. Roselyn Abbate.

“IT IS A HOLY AND WHOLESOME THING TO 2016 BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL PRAY FOR THE DEAD” Be Rich in Good Works Our Catholic Charities agencies, the largest recipient of funds MARY YOUNG from the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, serve tens of thousands of Please pray for the souls of the departed members of our parish people each year, from seniors and disabled adults to those family. with addictions and in need of counseling. In fact, a record number of people have been seeking the services of Catholic WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS Charities over the years. Please be as generous as you are able th On Sunday, October 16 at the 12 PM Mass, there will be a to the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal so we can continue to special blessing of new parishioners. After mass, the Knights serve those in desperate situations. For your convenience, you of Columbus will host “Coffee And…” in the gym. If you are can make an online gift or pledge at www.2016appeal.org. a new parishioner we would love to meet you! If you are not a new parishioner, you are invited to come and welcome these new members of our parish family.

FAMILY REFLECTIONS YOUTH MINISTRIES (for sharing at the dinner table) Cathy Conlee, Pastoral Associate of Youth Ministry ~ October 2 – Faithful Christians [email protected] Adult: When have you done more than was required www.ihmwaynenj.org/youthministry&confirmation of you? CONFIRMATION PROCESS: Year 1: Alpha Retreat will be held from 1-8pm on th Youth: How do you feel after doing something October 9 . All candidates should report to the main entrance of the school. Lunch and Mass are included. extra for a family member or a friend? Year 2: Orientation for Year 2 will be held on October 30th at IHM from 5-7pm. THIS IS A FAMILIES GROWING IN FAITH CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINAL (summer) GOSPEL LEARNING: October 2 schedule. Luke 17:5-10 YOUTH MINISTRY: Faith is one of those things we just can’t get HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY is having a enough of! In today’s gospel the apostles discussion night on Thursday, October 13th from 7- asked Jesus to “Increase our faith.” It is faith in 9pm in the Ministry House. Food, faith and fun are ourselves, our spouse, our children and our provided! Bring a friend! parents which equips us to overlook annoyances. It helps us to 7th & 8th GRADE YOUTH MINISTRY is held forgive and urges us to ask forgiveness. “Lord, increase our monthly on a Friday night from from 7-9pm in the faith.” Ministry Center (Kilroy House). Our next gathering is our fall campfire and S’mores on Friday, October RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF 21st. Bring a friend! ADULTS RCIA This rite is a gift to the church and for the church; it is a SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS journey of faith development, learning and prayer. Couples, were you married in 1966 or 1991? You are warmly Who is it for? invited to celebrate your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary - Unbaptized adults with the Church of Paterson. Bishop Serratelli will be the main - Adults who are baptized celebrant at Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Parsippany in another Christian faith on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 4:00pm. Arrangements but are interested in becoming Catholic can be made by contacting the parish office @ 973-694-3400. - Adults who are baptized Registrations will be accepted through Monday, October Catholic and in need of 24, 2016. Information will be sent from the Office of Family completing their Life once your registration has been processed. initiation (Eucharist Congratulations on this joyous occasion. and/or Confirmation) You are invited to inquire and find peace, wisdom and reconciliation. If you sincerely desire to fully embrace the HELP CATHOLIC CHARITIES Catholic faith please contact Sister Maureen @ Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Paterson has placed a [email protected] or call the rectory @ (973)694-3400. clothing donation box in the Kilroy House/Ministry Center parking lot. We welcome the donation of gently used clothing WOULD YOU BE A SPONSOR? and small household items such as working appliances. Your donations will be sold to a company that in turn sells the items Are you willing to be a welcomer … serving in Thrift stores in Ohio. The money from the sale of these as a companion, guide and witness to another items is used to fund the many support services for the needy adult who desires to live our catholic faith? in our Diocese. If you have large quantities of clothes, Consider this call; pray about your willingness household appliances, or furniture to donate, call the phone to share your lived faith with someone who yearns for what number on the collection box for a pick-up at your home. we have! If your heart is saying, “Yes” to serve in this ministry or would like to know more about it, please contact Sister Maureen @ 973-694-3400. ROSARY RALLY Our Lady of Good Counsel, 155 West DEPAUL CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSES Parkway, in Pompton Plains will be holding a th We welcome all prospective students and Rosary Rally on Saturday October 15 at parents to join us at one of our Open Houses 12 noon. The rally will be held behind the this Fall. church in the newly created Rosary garden. In Wednesday, October 5, 2016 • 7pm the event of rain we will move inside into the Sunday, October 23, 2016 • 12:30pm small chapel. Any questions, please contact Charles Seifried at 1512 Alps Road • Wayne, NJ 973-248-8881. [email protected] or 973-694-3702, ext. 442 Celebrating 60 years of co-ed Catholic Education

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS ACADEMY Marcello Monte: Coordinator of Religious Education PREVIEW DAY [email protected] th October 1/2 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 8 AM – 12 PM 2015-2016 Religious Education Program: Preview Day allows us to welcome Religious Education has officially completed two weeks of the cohorts of middle school students to spend Religious Formation Program. Please note that there are no a morning at the academy, sample our course selection, and classes on Sunday, October 2nd, Monday, October 3rd, and enjoy special presentations from our student athletes and Tuesday, October 4th. Classes will resume on Sunday, October performers. th 9 . REGISTER ONLINE Grades 1 and 2 Sign-In: MARYHELP.ORG/PREVIEW-DAY Sign in binders for both 1st grade and 2nd grade children will 659 Belmont Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508 be located at the rear of the church every weekend. Please 973-790-6200 ext. 148  www.maryhelp.org  make sure that your child signs in when attending Mass. [email protected] Registration: If you have not registered your child, you can access a re- WHERE DO ALL THE BIBLES GO? registration form and the upcoming calendar on our web-site; under the link Ministries, Religious Education. Our parish ministry of providing Bibles to homeless Shelters, http://ihmwaynenj.org/ Rehab Centers, and County Jails has revealed a great need. New Registration: Quotes from various and administrators sum it up: Children who are in kindergarten or first grade in the public “The residents are hungry for Bibles,” “All the Bibles are gone schools and are new registrants should call the office in one day; I’ll take all the Bibles you can deliver.” immediately to make an appointment. Your child’s baptismal Please ask your friends and family for any unused Bibles, certificate must be presented at the time of registration. check Flea Markets, Garage Sales, etc. and place them in the basket in the vestibule. It’s wonderful to see these donated Second Grade Parent Meeting: An e-mail notification has been sent to all second grade Bibles in the hands (and, hopefully, the hearts) of those in parents whose children will be receiving the Sacrament of the need. God bless you. Eucharist in the fall of 2017. There are scheduled meetings to be held in the Meeting Room on either Saturday, October 8th FREE ALZHEIMER’S NEW JERSEY from 10:15 AM-11:15 AM OR on Sunday, October 9th from EDUCATION PROGRAMS 11:45 AM-12:45 PM. It is important that at least one parent Free Alzheimer's New Jersey Education ProgramsWe are for each child attend only one of the scheduled meetings. pleased to inform you that Alzheimer’s New Jersey will be Contact: offering some free and local education programs for Please call us @973-694-4891 or e-mail the Religious caregivers who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or Education Office @ [email protected] other form of dementia.. These programs are free and open to

the public, but registration is required. For more information SPONSOR REQUIREMENTS or to register, interested individuals can call our Helpline at All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to Fr. 1.888.280.6055. Please feel free to pass this information along Dan. Individuals must be registered and practicing members to other family caregivers who may be interested. Thank you of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the for sharing this information with your congregation and larger Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. If community. Alzheimer’s 101 will be offered on Wednesday, married, the marriage must have been accepted by the th Catholic Church. October 26 from 10:00-11:00am at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic. Alzheimer’s 101 will be offered on Thursday, FOOD CERTIFICATES October 27th from 1:30-2:30pm at the Wanaque Our parish family is grateful to all who have Public Library in Wanaque. purchased the certificates for Market Basket, For a calendar of our education program offerings throughout ShopRite, Food Town, Corrado’s, A&P or New Jersey, please visit the Alzheimer’s New Jersey website Stop & Shop. Our parish gets 5% of that! at: http://www.alznj.org/services/education-and- Thank you for your continuing generosity. training/community-education-programs/.

LITURGICAL ASSIGNMENTS OCTOBER 8/9

TIME LECTOR MINISTERS OF COMMUNION ALTAR SERVERS 5PM C. Smith C. Cronk, J. Karas, T. Walsh D. Smith, M. Smith 8AM B. O’Brien S. Lennon, H. Maravi, R. Weiner J. Lennon, G. Sullivan 10:30AM F. Mazzei N. & Z. Cassanova, K. Grebe, L. Ortega, J. Yancy H. Erikson, Mr. Cassanova 12PM R. Heckelmann J. Esser, C. Mesce, G. VanSchaften J. SanPascual, S. Nikovits 7PM M. Bombard Deacon Dan, L. Burke, S. Kaufman A. Kaminski, O. Tagliaferri