Ministries Parish Registration: Call 973-539-2141 or visit the parish website at www.assumptionparish.org.

Assumption School: 973-538-0590; www.assumptionnj.org Sr. Merris Larkin, S.C. Principal

Religious Education: 973-267-5638, Fax 973-267-4223 Email: RelEd@assumptionparish.org Linda Macios: Director Sharon Bertram: Coordinator Grades 6, 7, and 8 Lisa Sullivan: Confirmation—973-267-8519 Tara Speer: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sue Paradise: Secretary

The Religious Education program meets on Sundays, October-March. Kindergarten through 5th grade classes meet 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 6th through 8th classes meet immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Youth Mass. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes meet September–April on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Confirmation groups meet once or twice per month on Sunday evenings.

Music Ministry—973-539-2141, extension 19 Claudia Nardi: Director, Karen Chiappini: Organist Adult Choir, Youth Ministry Choir, Children’s Choir

Holy Rood Cemetery—973-539-7501 Website: www.holyroodcemeterynj.com Diana Loughman: Cemetery Director Emerson Brito: Caretaker Samuel Brito: Caretaker

Church Sexton—Doug Reisch

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday—4:15 to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with a priest or deacon by registered parishioners at least one year in advance of the marriage date. Marriage arrangements should be made PRIOR to reserving reception facility.

Baptisms: Contact Liz Rotunno in the Parish Office to arrange your child's Baptism. For first-time parents, attendance at a Baptismal Preparation class is required. Prep classes are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Church.

Visitation of the Sick and Elderly: Please keep us informed so that we may be attentive to those who are ill at home or in the hospital. Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Communion on Sundays.

Africa Surgery Tom Johnson 973-292-3320 Altar Linens Mike Cherello 973-267-6825 Altar Servers Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Bereavement Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Bethany Linda Macios 973-539-2141 Boy Scouts Dave Lage 201-919-7259 Cub Scouts John Lago 609-213-1790 Centering Prayer Fr. Ken Lasch 973-538-2653 Children’s Worship Linda Cannilla 973540-1683 CYO Basketball Kevin Bopp 917-861-2876 Deaf Interpreter Kathleen Skaf 862-432-6004 Divorced Catholics Deacon Elliott Stein 973-539-2141 Endowment for Poor Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Eucharistic Min. Hope Zenker 973-401-1010 Family Promise Mary Dougherty 973-538-9003 Finance Committee Dorothy Flynn 973-538-2634 Food Pantry Claudia Nardi 973-539-2141 Gardening Lynnie Tecza 973-539-2141 Giving Tree Brian Morgan 973-462-6972 Good Samaritan Jeanette Fredericks 973-216-2231 Home School Assoc. Debbie DeAngelis 973-889-8520 Holistic Health Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Homeless Solutions Ralph Ferrara 973-769-6418 JustFaith Kerry Mowry 973-683-1220 Knights of Columbus William C. Duggan, Jr. 973-960-6417 Lectors Andrea Bozzi 973-656-9864 Mental Health Liaison Paul Boehler 973-722-4994 Moms and Tots Henriette Kahn 973-539-1350 Nursing Homes Joan Kramer 973-539-4910 Pre-Cana Ken and Rosa Rose 973-539-9845 RCIA Fr. John Hart 973-539-2141 Respect Life Anne Marie and 973-539-4650

Leonard Crann Senior Citizens Joan Kramer 973-539-4910

Janet Dedrick 973-539-7811 Soup Kitchen Annaliese Rush 973-455-0391 Spiritual Direction Karen Florance 973-476-5542 Ushers Anthony Romano 973-267-5433 Welcome /Hospitality Moira Clarkin 973-539-4390 Women's Cornerstone Louise Johnson 973-975-6651 Women’s Faith Sharing Gina Hurley 973 460 7241Vocations Deacon John Brandi 973-539-2141 Young Professionals Fr. Przemek 973-539-2141 Youth Ministry Lisa Sullivan 973-267-8519

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

91 Maple Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 973-539-2141, Fax—973-984-0632

Visit our Website: www.assumptionparish.org Email: assumption@assumptionparish.org

Pastor: Rev. Msgr. John E. Hart Parochial Vicar: Rev. Przemyslaw Nowak

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Msgr. Martin F. Rauscher In Residence: Rev. Dennis J. Crowley In Residence: Rev. Samuel Monaco

In Residence: Rev. Msgr. Geno Sylva Deacons: Brian Beyerl, John Brandi, Michael Hanly, Elliott Stein

Trustees: Dan Poling 973-451-1617, Kathleen Hyland 973-539-2860

Parish Coordinator—Linda Macios Secretary—Liz Rotunno Comptroller—Robyn Morris

Parish Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Friday 8:30 to 3:00 p.m.

May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter

SATURDAY May 20 8:00 a.m. Terry DiFalco 5:30 p.m. Mark Cardinali Alphonse Benevenia SUNDAY May 21 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Marilyn “Mimi” DeLotto Irene Phelan 10:00 a.m. The Suess Family Keith Griner 12:15 p.m. Louis E. Terreri Kieran Pillion 5:30 p.m. Miranda Jurinich Leslie Stehmer MONDAY May 22 7:00 a.m. Patricia Moore 12:05 p.m. Elaine Panzitta TUESDAY May 23 7:00 a.m. Richard Fernandez 12:05 p.m. Benjamin Rodini WEDNESDAY May 24 7:00 a.m. William Marshall 12:05 p.m. Rosina Milelli 5:30 p.m. Raymond Goin THURSDAY May 25 7:00 a.m. Charles G. Parmelli 12:05 p.m Lisbeth Hernandez 7:30 p.m. Kathleen Perkowski FRIDAY May 26 7:00 a.m. Daniel Vacca 12:05 p.m. Jack Hefferon SATURDAY May 27 8:00 a.m. Joseph Baron 5:30 p.m. Louise Drost Francis Hawkridge SUNDAY May 28 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. Michael Kramer Janet Drasco 10:00 a.m. Alfonso Scotti Lori Kleskovic 12:15 p.m. Connie Villalongga Anna and Russell Terreri

GATHER IN PRAYER

Pray the Rosary weekdays 20 minutes before the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

Pray the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal every Monday immediately following the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

Eucharistic Adoration the first Saturday of each month 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. and the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel, Cedar Knolls.

irst Reading: Acts 8:5-8,14-17

This first reading is one of several New Testament passages that suggest that Samaria was one of the first places where preachers about Jesus from Jerusalem met with success. The action of the Holy Spirit was seen as evidence of divine blessing and guidance of these early missionary efforts.

econd Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18

This portion of the First Letter of Peter repeats a theme we have encountered in previous weeks—suffering for faith in Jesus is not only an imitation of Jesus himself, it is also a way to God.

ospel: John 14:15-21

In this selection from the Last Supper discourse in the Gospel of John, Jesus promises to send a “Paraclete” to his followers. This Greek word is a legal term which means something like a “defense counsel,” an advocate who will stand by the side of one accused. Even though Jesus is returning to the Father, the Spirit will guide his followers in truth and love.

We invite you to prayerfully reflect on the Readings for the week of May 21

Monday Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; Jn 15:26—16:4a Tuesday Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday The Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 Friday Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a;

Mass Intentions

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY

FOR THE RECOVERY OF:

Charles Arnolt, Charles Arteglier, Greg, John, and Tom Baxter, Paula Rose Carducci, Jim and Kay Cavanaugh, Kenneth Eastman, Frank Geraghty, John Geraghty, John Hyland, Patricia Ioannou, Kenneth Krause, Susan Krauss, Ruth Necco, Barbara O’Hagan, Mary Reisch, Marva Jean Corbin, Willette Greer, Liam Hanly, Nancy Arteglier, Margie Herman, Jim Mongey, Payton O'Brien, Lourdes Flores, Gerry Fraioli, David Kimmel, Kieran Kole, Sister Marie Graziano, William Moeller, Andrea C. Wright, Elaine Metzger, Rich Oelkers, Patricia McBride, Elizabeth Langenohl, Sharyn Zaslofsky, Florence Bryan, Grace Eagan, Baby Benjamin LeFebvre, Marion O'Leary, Miriam Tamburello, Angela Wills, Nilan Family, Melissa Lebron, Jack Guerriero. Olivia Crenshaw, Colin Wisniewski, Lauretta LaSalla, Gladys Deese, Daniel Fox, Therese Paragano, Lois Kuchera, George Corbin, Helen Lesniakowski, Justin Lee, Julie Winne, Alan Russo, Michael Faul, Jeanette Mahoney, Gerry Hogan, Dale Salomone, Bob Nace, Barbara Ryan, Shea Lucasko, the Family of Andrea Deiuliis, Robert Spitzer, Wioletta Piorkowska, Hedda Sivertsson, James Guy, Kason Foley, Maria Maister, Tim Byrne, Sheryll Stripp, Brian Tilton, Joseph Fiori, Francesca Kobylarz-Bongiorno, Don Giovanello, Denise Robinson, Freddy Garcia, Ellen Hillman, Peter Kelly, Linda Walsh, Rev. Msgr. Martin F. Rauscher, Saletha Corbin, Carlos Luevano, Jamal Hudson, Msgr. Leo Carey, James Preston, Lucille Sanks, Madeline Polombo, Frank Spello, Norton Milecofsky, the Meeks and Stapleton Families, Shea Lukasko and Famly, Doris Shieppe and Family, Eben Myers, Dale Garffalo, Beth Patterson, Msgr. Robert Diachek, Gian Carlo Cafasso, Rebecca Russo, Juanita Venable, Ray Donovan, Pat Crowley, Grace Bornheim, Nigel Loeppky, Rossana Macedo, Beverly Davies, Daniel Fox, Baby Cora Oakley, Josiah Valverde , Dr. Mary Ann Malloy Please call the Parish Office at 973-539-2141 with the names of who you would like included in the prayers for the good health of the sick and homebound.

PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH

COMMUNITY AND THEIR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE

SERVED, OR ARE SERVING, IN THE ARMED FORCES

CW3 Michael Benkosky Green Beret, Special Forces, Airborne Joint Forces; Commander William H. Shipp, Military Professor, Naval War College, Newport, RI; Andrew Vasquez US Army; Andy Soucy US Army; Dan Lessnau Former Marine and Veteran of the Viet Nam War; Kevin Felix US Military Colonel; Lt. Tim Fleury, US Navy; Staff Sergeant William J. McSweeney Retired Marine Served Around the World; Matthew Gonabe, Lt. US Navy Pilot Serving in the Persian Gulf; David Ribardo, 1st Lt. US Army Serving in Afghanistan; Capt. Brendan Griswold 82nd Air Borne in Afghanistan; Capt. Patrick Flynn, US Army 1st Infantry, Afghanistan; Sergeant Richard Galluzzo Serving in Afghanistan, Lt. Thomas Keyes Jr.; Bryan Chojnacki, US Army, grandson of Annabel Wannemacher; Capts. Scott and Meghan Harra, US Army in Afghanistan; Captain Timothy Newcomb, US Army Special Forces; Col. Jason M. Barrett, USMC in Iraq and Afghanistan; Capt. James Cassidy, USMC in Afghanistan; Ensign Devon Cassidy, Navy Nurse in California; 2nd Lt. Andrew Pineda and Capt. Laurence Pineda, US Air Force, SMSgt. John Bartow, Stratton ANGB NY, Douglas Reisch, 1/325 Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, Daniel Baron, US Navy, Hawaii, 1LT Schuyler Orecchio, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, Arlington,VA , Captain James Cassidy, USMC in Washinton, DC, 1st Lt. Devon Cassidy, Navy Nurse in San Diego, CA, Special Operator 2nd Class Patrick Gaven, USN, Staff Sargent Brent M. Betit, ARNG, First Sgt. Jeramiah Dempsey, USAF.

GOOD SAMARITANS OFFER

NEW TELEPHONE VISITATION MINISTRY

Do you know someone who is disabled or a shut-in? Our Good Samaritan Ministry is adding an additional service to our menu: telephone visitation for anyone who is a shut-in or who just needs a friendly “Hello” on a regular basis. We all need to know someone cares about us, and a silent phone can be almost deafening when you are lonely. If you or someone you know would like a call from Terri, our volunteer Telephone Visitor, please call the Good Samaritan Coordinator of the month (in May it is Jeanette Fredericks, 973-216-2231, with the name and telephone number of the Assumption parishioner to be called. The Coordinator will pass the information to Terri, and conversation between the two will begin on a regular basis for as long as the individual finds it beneficial. As always with the Good Samaritans Ministry, all information is confidential.

And of course our usual ministry is still operating for those who need help. This ministry can assist parishioners with shopping, banking, doctor and dentist appointments, and other errands. Our coordinator for May is Jeanette Fredericks at (973) 216-2231.

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

OUR ADVOCATE

" The Father] will give you another Advocate to be with you always . . . he remains with you and will be in you.

[. . .] Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me." (John 14: 15-21)

The Risen Lord promises that the Father will send the Holy Spirit to be our Advocate. Here is a reflection I hope you will enjoy.

An extraordinary day: the family has gathered at the hospital to welcome its newest member. The proud, bleary-eyed mom and dad are cradling their hours-old daughter, Claire Cecelia. The aunt, the new mother's godmother, beams with delight to meet her new niece. The baby's little rosebud of a mouth reminds her of her own daughter's birth 12 years before.

Later that day she brings her elderly mother to the hospital so she can see her first great-grandchild, who shares her name Cecelia. The great-grandmother kisses the newborn's forehead with gentle commitment.

It's also Great-Grandma's birthday. So the entire clan gathers that evening at the aunt's house. A nephew arrives, wearing the neck brace he's had on for two month's now, since the car accident. Someone crossed the center line and hit them. His wife was badly injured and is still recovering; her father was killed. But he's here, back from the brink. A walking miracle.

A family friend rings the doorbell. She started chemo the day before for lung cancer. Hard times lie ahead - but tonight, she's here to party.

Candles are lit, cake is served, gifts are given, memories are shared. And of course, everyone talks about the baby. It's an extraordinarily beautiful day in the life of this family. The aunt-godmother and host of the party, Catherine O'Connell-Cahill, writes about it in At Home With Our Faith [March 2008]:

"Every now and then - maybe a handful of times over the course of a lifetime, maybe more if you are lucky - you have a day like this yourself. The bones of life poke through the fluff that otherwise preoccupies you year in, year out. You hold someone's hand as they approach death. You pick up a newborn babe. You fall in love. You are truly forgiven. Someone you love is saved from death. You marvel at the goodness of God. Claire Cecelia's first day of life was such a day. Maybe poet William Blake put it best:

“And we are put on earth a little space / That we may learn to bear the beams of love."

In the simplest, everyday celebrations and expressions of love, God is present. The "Advocate" that Jesus promises is the Spirit of God that opens our hearts and spirits in gratitude for days like the day this family experiences and that we all experience, even if not as often as we'd like. God is in our midst in the love of a spouse holding the hand of his or her dying spouse, in the love of a new mom feeding her baby, in the love of two friends walking the beach. In the joy of the Easter season, may the Advocate enable us to "bear the beams of love" and mirror that love in our compassion and care for one another. (Connections)

In Christ’s Peace, Father John

May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

THE GOD WITHIN US

Today’s Gospel is taken from the Farewell Discourse of Jesus which the Fourth Gospel presents at the conclusion of the Last Supper. Jesus’ powerful words assure us that we share in the very life of God.

Adults: What simple steps can I take to remind myself that God is always with me and that I can always trust in God’s guidance and love?

Children: Do I realize that God knows me better than anyone else and is always here to help me?

A Family Perspective: The mystery of the Trinity can be difficult for us to grasp. Today's Gospel invites us to consider how the three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit— work together so that God's salvation is made known to us. Jesus' mission is continued through the activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of his disciples. We have received this same Spirit through our Baptisms. The Spirit, living and working within us, reveals the mystery of God's love for us. Just as the first disciples were not left orphaned, we are not orphaned; we remain in God's embrace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Gather your family and invite each family member to say what he or she knows about the Holy Spirit. Read aloud today's Gospel, John 14:15-21. What does Jesus say the Holy Spirit will do for the disciples? Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, we come to share in the love of God made known to us in Jesus. Pray together, thanking God for this gift of the Holy Spirit.

NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK

National Women's Health Week begins on Mother's Day, each year. As part of this annual event, women are encouraged to schedule an annual-check up with their physician, or other health care provider. Annual check-ups provide the opportunity to obtain recommended health screenings, discuss your risk factors for preventable diseases, and learn how to improve and maintain your health. For more information about National Women's Health Week, go to http://womenshealth.gov/nwhw.

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

OPENS ONLINE THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Registration for the 2017-2018 Religious Education

school year will open online on June 1, 2017. Visit www.assumptionparish.org, and click on the Religious Education link, then select from the following choices: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Confirmation Fridays Faith and Family Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

The link will not be available until June 1.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE

COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN

Many Assumption parishioners generously donate their time and talent once a month at the Community Soup Kitchen. This effort is greatly appreciated by the hundreds of guests the Soup Kitchen serves every day of the year. If you would like to join with other volunteers from Assumption once a month to work at the Soup Kitchen, please call Annaliese Rush at 973-455-0391.

SUMMER 2017 6TH GRADE

BUY A BIBLE CAMPAIGN

Our 6th grade Religious Education students are given a Catholic Youth Bible (New American Bible) at the start of our program in October. The cost to our program for a Bible is $25. We need to purchase approximately 95 Bibles and Bible tabs. Donations are now being accepted to “Buy a Bible.” If you choose to donate, your name and/or the name of a loved one you designate will be inscribed into the Bible.

Interested benefactors should complete a “Buy a Bible” form (yellow sheet) available at the doors of the church and return it to the Religious Education office, or visit www.assumptionparish.org and “Buy your Bible” online. Email Sharon.bertram@assumptionparish.org for more information or call 973-267-5638.

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS

MEET JUNE 12 FROM 7:00—8:30 P.M.

Join us on Monday, evening, June 12th, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.in the Assumption Music Room for the first meeting of the Assumption Support Group for Separated and Divorced Catholics.

Moderated by Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, the focus of the group will be to provide emotional and educational support to separated and divorced individuals, with each meeting having a different theme.

The group will meet on the second Monday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. For information please email assumption@assumptionparish.org.

HOLY ROOD CEMETERY

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

The annual Memorial Day Mass will be held at Holy Rood Cemetery on Monday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m., honoring our loved ones and all those who died for our freedom. A Veteran’s Memorial dedication will begin at 8:00 a.m. Mass will be followed by light refreshments. All are welcome to attend. Please join us for a time of remembrance, prayer and visitation.

FUNDRAISER FOR THE

VILLAGE ANGELS OF TANZANIA (TVAT)

Last March The Assumption Men’s Club and Assumption parishioners helped raise over $14,000 for

TVAT at the Lenten Fish Bake. This spring TVAT will be part of the town-wide Mendham Garage Sale, Saturday, June 10, 2017. We are currently collecting donations. We can use houseware items, kitchen appliances, Christmas items, clean, gently used clothes (especially zippered fleeces, blouses, athletic pants, flip flops), children’s items and toys, lightweight duffle bags, CD players, jewelry, toiletries, handbags. Please do not donate books, CDs/DVDs, furniture, or picture frames.

To arrange to drop off your items call Johanna Burani (973) 610-4856 (32 DeHart St., Morristown) or Janet Cicariello-Cook (908) 239-4146 (21 Phoenix Drive, Mendham.) We will be accepting donations until May 27 only. Thank you for your generosity.

SPENDING TIME WITH FATHER MARTIN

Social Networking is not just online! We would like to build a person to person social network for Father Martin Rauscher. Father Martin, our beloved Pastor Emeritus, is now residing at Sunrise Assisted Living in Madison, and he loves to have visitors. Most visits are short, 15-20 minutes. Some of the best times to visit with Father are after meals, 9-10:30 a.m., 1:00-2:30 p.m. and 6:00-7:30 p.m. If you have any questions about visiting Father, please do not hesitate to contact Ann Marie Manahan at 201-454-5400 .

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION CAN HELP YOU

FIND A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

Feeling a “tug” to deeper your relationship with God? Spiritual direction is a way to deepen your relationship with God. The spiritual director assists the individual in noticing and responding to God's Presence in daily life. Spiritual direction is offered free of charge for our parishioners. Please contact Karen Florance, certified spiritual director at kdflorance@optonline.net or 973 476 5542.

THE POPE BENEDICT XVI INSTITUTE

JUNE 26, 27, 28, 2017

Mary Mother of Jesus and Model Disciple - The Summer Institute, focusing on the writings of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, will be taught by Rev. John Roten, S.M., renowned Marian scholar and former student of Pope Benedict XVI who headed the International Marian Research Institute/Marian Library at the University of Dayton and is currently the Director of Research and Special Projects at the University. The Institute will run from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day. The cost to participants for the four days is $125.00 per person. Lunch is included. Register at www.insidethewalls.org/2017pbi

MASS ATTENDANCE MAY 13/14 5:30 p.m. 256 7:00 a.m. 126 8:30 a.m. 199 10:00 a.m. 540 12:15 p.m. 458 5:30 p.m. 183 Total: 1762

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Assumption is a Tithing Parish

The collection for the weekend of May 13/14 totaled $22,038. The collection for this weekend last year was $23,236. The Peter’s Pence collection totaled $4,638. Pastor’s Note: I deeply appreciate your constant generosity and enthusiastic support of Assumption Parish in our offertory every week. Your sacrificial giving enables us to carry out our mission building God’s reign of justice and love and peace in this portion of the Lord’s Vineyard. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

ASSUMPTION SENIORS

Our final meeting before the summer break will be held on May 23 after the 12:05 Mass. As always bring your lunch and dessert and beverages will be provided. Bring a friend too, and some ideas for fall programs. Father Dennis will be our guest speaker.

CATECHIST RECRUITMENT Please consider becoming a catechist—someone

who echoes the faith—for one of our many Religious Education programs.

Volunteer catechists are needed for all age levels for the 2017-2018 school year. This includes The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, grades kindergarten through eight, and Confirmation prep for grades nine and ten. Classes meet on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and after school. Fridays, Faith and Family meets one Friday night per month. We are also seeking volunteers for Service of the Word for Children held at the Sunday 10:00 a.m. and Saturday 5:30 p.m. Masses. Please contact the Religious Education office at RelEd@assumptionparish.org or call 973-267-5638.

May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH

THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Benjamin Timothy Lacroix Son of Timothy and Margaret

Graham Garcia Rutkowski

Son of David and Keri

Wesley James Young Son of James and Dana

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

MORRIS CATHOLIC

35TH ANNUAL SPRING GOLF OUTING

Join us at Rockaway River Country Club Monday, June 19, 2017. For information and to sign up go to www.morriscatholic.org.

DIOCESE SETS DATE FOR PILGRIMAGE TO

NATIONAL SHRINE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Bishop Serratelli has set Oct. 21, 2017 as the Paterson Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Details about Assumption’s participation in this pilgrimage will be in the bulletin and on our website when available.

QUELLEN SPIRITUAL CENTER

Applications are now being accepted at the Quellen Spiritual Center [350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham NJ]for anyone interested in becoming a Spiritual Director.

Visit our website at www.quellenspiritualcenter.org or contact Sister Teresa or Sister Carol at 973-543-6528. Applicants must be in Spiritual Direction for at least 1 year before applying.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

John Corr Family Resources a project of the Religious Teachers Filippini is offering the Financial Peace University founded by Dave Ramsey.

This isn’t your typical “money class.” Financial Peace University is practical, entertaining and fun! More than 1.5 million families and individual have taken FPU.

What would your life be like if there were no worry or arguments about money? Learn God’s ways of handling money in Financial Peace University Course!

The average family completing the course pays off $5,300 and saves $2,700 in just 90 days. That’s an $8,000 change in position in just the first three months!

Whether you’re struggling to make ends meet or you’re a millionaire, FPU has something for you. Great for young married couples or even those engaged! And great for those retiring and working to set things right!

FPU is based on scripture and is a proven plan that will work for you. Date: June 5 – August 14, 2017 Every Monday for

9 weeks Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: Villa Walsh 455 Western Ave. Morristown,

NJ 07960 Contact: Sr. Mary Beth 916-202-6382 Price: $109 Scholarships available Register: https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/,

email Sister Mary Beth at srmelloyd@gmail.com or call her at 916-202-6382

QUO VADIS DAYS

“WHERE ARE YOU GOING?”

On June 27-29. young men ages 15-25 are invited to participate in a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer and discussion with priests and seminarians of the Diocese to help them explore the Lord's call in their life. The retreat will be held at Sacred Heart Spirituality Center 20 Old Swartswood Road, in Newton, NJ 07860

To register, or to discuss the retreat weekend, please contact Fr. Edgar Rivera or Fr. Luis Hernandez in the Office of Vocations in the Paterson Diocese at 973-777-8818, ext. 711.

ETERNAL REST

GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD

Alice Witkowski Mother of Jack

Rosemary Matthews

Mother of Maureen

Kay Cavanaugh Wife of Jim

George F. Hundt

Father of Msgr. George Hundt

Barbara Albanese Mother of Lisa and Paul

Rick Growe

Husband of Kathy

James Sloane Father of Pamela

Daniel Patalano

Brother of Adeline, Frank and Thomas

Howard Plant Father of Peggy

May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Congratulations to our First Communicants Who received the Precious Body and Blood of Christ

for the first time on May 6, 2017

Luca Abboud

Andrew Ahern

Emma Barker

Tristan Bennett

Sergio Carabajo

Addison Carey

Teagan Carey

Henry Collins

Logan Costello

Chloe Coutain

Matteo Crawford

Maeve Dam

Siena DePasquale

Amiya Dhirmalani

Ryan Edson

Ryan Fish

Maeve Hulsy

Jillian Jabbour

Ryan Karpack

Parker Klug

Luke McDonnell

Dylan Mesler

Christina Migliaccio

Emily Murphy

Eleanor Nielsen

Paul Nielsen

Ava Paguirigan

Kalista Papadopoulos

Camilo Porras

Brady Sannito

Lorenzo Scola

Samantha Seibold

Anya Sidhu

Grace Sweeney

Claire Thackery

Caitlyn Timmons

Caroline Tully

Olivia Uribe

Andrew Young

Haley Zsido

Assumption Parish Morristown, NJ

Farewell to Father Przemek

Join us on Sunday June 25th Join us at 12:15 Mass (reception following in the School Gym) to

wish Father Przemek a fond farewell as he answer God’s call to study at Catholic University. For

the last four years Fr. Przemek has been an important part of our Parish family. He has always

been there for us, sharing his time, his laughter, and his prayers! But most importantly, he has

shared his love of God, of his Son Jesus, of the Holy Spirit, and

the Blessed Mother. He has been an example to us on how to live

a life fully and joyfully in the Catholic faith.

We will miss him, but we know that God has a plan for him.

And watching him accept God’s will helps us to be courageous

about our own future. We thank God for sending Fr. Przemek to

Assumption, and we thank Fr. Przemek for being the amazing

person he is! We ask Fr. Przemek to keep us in his prayers, as we

will keep him in ours.

Please R.S.V.P. if you are planning to attend the reception for

Fr. Przemek at www.assumptionparish.org or call the Parish

Office at 973-539-2141.