Our Mission Statement “Recognizing that we are the Body of Christ, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of the Mountain is called to live the Gospel. We desire to express our commitment to this call through praise-filled celebration, which culminates in our being sent into the community to actively reach out to others. Thus, we seek to grow in Christian love.”

2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-4395 ~ Fax 908-876-3744 www.ourladyofthemountain.org

In case of emergency – priest for sick 201-841-4952 Staff Rev. Marcin Michalowski, Administrator email frmarcin@comcast.net Rev. Slawomir Tomaszewski, Parochial Vicar email frslawomir@gmail.com Rev. Javier Banero, Parochial Vicar email javib1024@gmail.com Parish Bookkeeper – Joanne Solecki email olmjs@comcast.net Parish Secretary – Kim Smith email olmkims@comcast.net Ministries Altar Servers, Tara Ligos...................................... 876-4395 Baptism Preparation, Jim Jones .......................... 876-4395 Children's Liturgy, Debi Pinelli ............................ 813-1982 Ch. Trustees, Herb Mitschele, Bruce Haskell, Al Leier Columbiettes, Lucie Cohn .............................. 973-699-6793 Eucharistic Ministers, Cindy Jones ....................... 684-0661 Evangel.,Renny Hodgskin, Jim McMenamin ........ 876-4395 Food Pantry Director, Traci Geraghty.................. 876-4003 Gift Shop, Fran Clary ........................................... 852-5779 Hospitality, Martin/Gerry/Brian Grogan .............. 452-5110 Knights of Columbus, John Clary ......................... 852-5779 Lectors, Chris Latran ........................................... 852-9341 Music/Choir Director, Robin Paradise… ........ 973-600-7434 R.C.I.A., Nick Ardito .................................... 908-452-5434 Rosary Altar Society, Linda Richartz ................... 876-9601 Sacristan, Linda Richartz ..................................... 876-4395 Ushers, Office ....................................................... 876-4395 Visiting Ministry, Deacon Bob Head .................... 684-8399 Vocation Liaison, Office ....................................... 876-4395 Weddings, Kim Smith .......................................... 876-4395 Youth Ministry, ................................................... 876-5024 ministrytoyouth@comcast.net Parish Office Hours Monday ~ Friday, 9:00AM – 1:00PM Memorial Day – Labor Day

Served By Rev. Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky, Weekend Assistant Rev. Edward Davey, Senior Priest Assistant Deacon Thomas P. Gibbons Deacon Robert C. Head Deacon Nicholas Ardito Deacon James Jones Religious Education Program Director: KellyAnn Tell 908-876-4003 email dreolm@comcast.net Grades K-6 September ~ April - Sundays Grades 7-10 September ~April - alternate Mondays FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY during class times, on Sundays or Mondays, please call 908-876-5024

Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00PM and 7:00PM Sunday 7:45AM, 9:15AM, 10:45AM, 12:15PM

12:15PM Teen Mass, 1st Sunday of the Month, October ~ March.

Weekdays 9:30AM Monday ~ Friday Holy Days Vigil 7:30PM

Holy Day 9:30AM and 7:30PM

Parish Registration: Registration forms are available in the office or can be found on the church website Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) Saturday 4:15PM, 6:30PM or by appointment. Baptism The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 1:30PM (with a few exceptions). Please call the Parish Office to schedule a time. A Baptism Preparation class is required for first time parents. Marriage One of the parties must be a bona fide member of the parish for at least one year prior to making arrangements. Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance. Hospital Visitation Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the family is in the hospital or homebound.

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SATURDAY September 16, 2017 5:00PM John Cannon 7:00PM Gerald DeFabiis, Sr. SUNDAY September 17, 2017 7:45AM Rosaline, Kathy & Joann Peach 9:15AM Lorraine Addeo Phyllis Holowenzak Ference 10:45AM Diane Roberts Janina Sukiennik 12:15PM Elaine Mary Kopp MONDAY September 18, 2017 9:30AM Marion Wilson TUESDAY September 19, 2017 9:30AM OLM Parishioners WEDNESDAY September 20, 2017 9:30AM Nancy, Loretta & 3 D’s THURSDAY September 21, 2017 9:30AM Dn. John Meyer FRIDAY September 22, 2017 9:30AM For the Unborn SATURDAY September 23, 2017 5:00PM Louis Girgenti 7:00PM OLM Parishioners SUNDAY September 24, 2017 7:45AM Our President Donald J. Trump (Living) 9:15AM Jean Migliaccio Gerald Murray Neil Flannery 10:45AM Barbara Blaine 12:15PM Jean Stanco Janet Weis

Santuary Lamp in memory of Deacon Pat VanOrman.

September 9-10 $ 7,455.94 Monthly $ 273.00 OLM Cupboard $ 3.00 Total $ 7,731.94 Grocery Card sales for 2017 $65,245.00 with a profit of $3,262.25 Faith Direct Donations in August 2017 were $13,826.50 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!! Reminder: If you attend Mass at either St. Luke’s or St. Mark’s you can drop your Our Lady of the Mountain envelope in the collection basket and it will be credited as your donation to Our Lady of the Mountain.

-EMERGENCY LINE-

If you need a priest for anointing of the sick or would like to report the death after our office is closed please call 201-841-4952 and leave your name and phone number and a priest will call you right back. This number is on the cover page of our bulletin.

Faith Direct With the arrival of autumn, I'd like to invite you to join Faith Direct, our parish's electronic giving program. Our to-do lists can get lengthy during this season, but Faith Direct's eGiving program will give you one less thing to remember each week--no more envelopes to find before you go to Mass. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ568. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You Fr. Marcin

Mass Ministers

SATURDAY, September 23 5:00PM Fr. Javier Lector: Gertrude Daily Ministers: B. Anderson, B. Haskell, C. & M. Huson, M.

Parsons, A. Pentland, K. Smith, K. Tell Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 7:00PM Fr. Javier Lector: Barbara Froetscher Ministers: Ann & Paul Greszczak, A. Lane, G. Wagner Servers: SERVERS NEEDED SUNDAY, September 24 7:45AM Fr. Marcin – Dn. Tom Lector: Michelle Mackenzie Ministers: M. Gibbons, W. Lublanecki, J. Nicolaro, F. Puzycki,

M. & T. Sanders Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 9:15AM Fr. Marcin – Dn. Jim Lector: Bill Nutt Ministers: M. Levens, A. Mackie, K. & R. Nelson, B.

Reidenbach, L. Richartz, J. Ryan, J. White Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 10:45AM Fr. Marcin Lector: Dave Quinn Ministers: B. Grogan, A. Mollitor, L. Monteforte, C. Sturla, H.

VanOrman, B. & C. VanStone, B. Wunderly Servers: SERVERS NEEDED 12:15PM Fr. Ray Lector: Anthony Spina Ministers: D. Balcon, K. Doskotz, M. Gillespie, P. Hodgskin,

M. Kibler, G. & J. Naranjo Servers: Shannon & Kasey Preblick

MASSES AT ST. MARKS

SATURDAY, September 23 5:30PM – Fr. Marcin SUNDAY, September 24 8:00AM – Fr. Javier 9:30AM – Fr. Javier 11:00AM – Fr. Javier

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September 17th, 2017 ~ 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

FROM FR. MARCINMy dear parishioners, In the Gospel of the 24th Sunday of ordinary time, Jesus tells us of the need to forgive our brothers and sisters. It is not easy to forgive. The bigger the hurt the more difficult it is to forgive and for many people also the longer it takes to forgive. There are some offences and insults that go on hurting us. Some say: “I forgive, but not forget.” I cannot forget! Why is it that forgiving is so difficult? Do I create a space in my family, my community, my work and my relationships for reconciliation and forgiveness? Peter, it seems from his question in the Gospel today, also found it difficult to forgive. He asked Jesus, “Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?” Jesus said Peter is to forgive not seven times but seventy-seven times. Jesus is saying we are not to hold any grudges. Holding grudges, being angry and resentful, storing up anger in our hearts, is very unhealthy. Is there anything that can help us to forgive those who have hurt us? Forgiveness is a decision. Decide today to forgive. Forgiveness does not mean blotting out painful memories but it means not acting out of them. That is why when the hurt is deep counseling may be necessary to free us from acting out of past negative experiences. One thing I say to people who are having difficulty forgiving a hurt is to repeat to themselves, “I will not allow X to control my life. I take control of my life back from X. From now on I will control my life.” Another thought that should help us to forgive is to remember that Jesus died to save the other person just as he died to save you. Try to visualize the person beneath Jesus on the cross. Can you see Jesus dying for that person? Sometimes people say they will forgive if the other person makes an apology. I think that is in some way connected with wanting to control the other person. Forgiving somebody involves giving up the need for an apology and the need to control or dominate the person who hurt us. Surrendering the need to expect them to ask forgiveness frees us to forgive them. When someone offends us Jesus asks us to forgive, not just seven times, but seventy seven times, to forgive always. The point of Jesus’ parable is that the debt of our sin is beyond what we can humanly pay back to our heavenly Father. Jesus paid that price for us on Calvary. As long as we do not forgive we are not free. Forgiveness is freedom. If we do not choose the freedom of forgiveness in this life, I believe that in Purgatory we will want to choose the freedom of forgiveness in order to enjoy heaven. Christianity is unique among religions in our belief in the intensity of God’s love and closeness to us and God’s desire to forgive us. That is not surprising since only Christianity enjoys the fullness of God’s self-revelation in Jesus. God revealed himself in Jesus and revealed his closeness to us and desire to forgive us. Jesus is our model in forgiveness. Many times during his Passion we see Jesus forgiving those harming him. Jesus’ Passion has earned for us the

forgiveness of 60 million days’ wages of sin and when someone offends us we are asked to forgive a paltry 100 days’ wages. If God has shown mercy to us in granting us pardon for our sins, then we, in turn, must show mercy and forgiveness towards every person who has offended us. The willingness to forgive those who offend us is a sacred duty. If we expect God to pardon us and show us his mercy when we sin and disobey his commandments, then we must be willing to let go of any resentment, grievance, or ill-will we feel towards our neighbor. Jesus teaches us to pray daily for the grace and strength to forgive others in the same measure in which God has forgiven us. If we do not show mercy and forgiveness to our fellow human beings, how can we expect God to forgive us in turn? The Apostle James says that “judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy” (James 2:13). If we want mercy shown to us we must be ready to forgive others from the heart as God has forgiven us. Do you hold any grudge or resentment towards anyone? Ask the Lord to purify your heart that you may show mercy and loving-kindness to all - and especially to those who cause you grief and ill-will. “Lord Jesus, you have been kind and forgiving towards me. May I be merciful as you are merciful. Free me from all bitterness and resentment that I may truly forgive from the heart those who have caused me injury or grief.” OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAIN PRAY FOR US… ST. MARK PRAY FOR US…

Catechetical Sunday – September 17 Living as Missionary Disciples

Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. The 2017 theme is "Living as Missionary Disciples." Those who the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. Today we pray for all our Catechists and children as begin a new catechetical year in our parish. My big thanks go to our Religious Education Director KellyAnn and our Catechists. Thank you and God bless you!

Prayer for Catechists O God, our Heavenly Father, you have given us the gift of these catechists to be heralds of the Gospel to our parish family. We lift them up to you in thanksgiving and intercede for them concerning their hopes and needs. May we be attentive to the presence of your Word in them, a Word that lifts up and affirms, calls forth and challenges, is compassionate and consoles. We pray that our parish family will always be blessed with those who have responded to the call to share in Christ’s prophetic mission as catechists. May we too be open to the universal call to service that

Christ addresses to all of his disciples, contributing our gifts to the communion of faith, the Church. We ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN!

-THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP- Thank you very much to all those who have made a donation to help our parish to buy some liturgical items. I will keep you posted and soon let you know what I bought. May God Bless you for your generosity.

! BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 2017 HAS BEGAN ! Our good Bishop is especially mindful of the needy and the marginalized in our area and they are the primary beneficiaries of the BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL. Our generous participation in the appeal provides support to the poor, the elderly, the handicapped, the disadvantaged, children and our elderly priests. How can we not participate and help those who count on us? Do these not deserve our assistance? Can we say “NO” to those who are so vulnerable? I know how loving and generous you are and I look forward to this year’s BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL being the most successful ever within our Long Valley parishes. Thank you for your great generosity you have shown last year Bishop’s Annual Appeal. From Fr. Slawek Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist – September 21

Of St. Matthew the Evangelist we have little information beyond this brief verse in the Gospel ascribed to his pen: “as Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office, and he said to him – Follow me. And he rose and followed him.” Was St. Matthew a tax collector? If so he would have been despised by his fellow Jews as a collaborator with the Roman occupation. For consorting with such public sinners, Jesus himself would earn bitter scorn. But whatever Matthew’s former life, he apparently recognized that in order to follow Jesus he must leave the past behind. The author of Matthew’s Gospel, which appears to date from the end of the first century, seems to have been a Greek speaking Jewish Christian, determined to affirm in the face of rejection by his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Messiah, the fulfillment of the Scriptures, and messenger of a new life. Matthew’s Gospel includes the Sermon on the Mount, which begins with the sublime litany of the Beatitudes. He also record the great parable about the Last Judgment, when God will issue blessings on the basis of charity: “I was hungry and you fed me …” St. Matthew is the patron of the Church mission. Called in his own life to follow Jesus, he closes his Gospel with Jesus’ Great Commission to his followers, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” He concludes with Jesus’ words that speak to all times:

“I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28:20

From Fr. Javier TEACHING FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC

CHURCH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

The First Commandment You shall love the lord your God with all your heart, and with all

your soul, and with all your mind. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church the first Commandment teach us that God is the one and true God first reveals his glory to Israel. The revelation of the vocation and truth of man is linked to the revelation of God. Man's vocation is to make God manifest by acting in conformity with his creation "in the image and likeness of God". In the numeral 2086 says "The first commandment embraces faith, hope, and charity. When we say 'God' we confess a constant, unchangeable being, always the same, faithful and just, without any evil. It follows that we must necessarily accept his words and have complete faith in him and acknowledge his authority. He is almighty, merciful, and infinitely beneficent. Who could not place all hope in him? Who could not love him when contemplating the treasures of goodness and love he has poured out on us? Hence the formula God employs in the Scripture at the beginning and end of his commandments: “I am the LORD” The acts of faith, hope, and charity enjoined by the first commandment are accomplished in prayer. Lifting up the mind toward God is an expression of our adoration of God: prayer of praise and thanksgiving, intercession and petition. Prayer is an indispensable condition for being able to obey God's commandments. Let us return to Him, His love.

Attention ALL Eucharist Ministers: Your presence is requested for a refresher on the responsibilities of Ministers. Two sessions are available for you to please come, attend one of them in the Church on Tuesday September 26th at 7PM or Saturday September 30th, at 9:30 AM. Contact Cindy Jones at cinjim1126@aol.com for more info.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults better known as the RCIA Program is the process for those who want to become Catholic.The Our Lady of the Mountain/Saint Mark’s RCIA program will start Wednesday evening September 20, 2017 from 7 to 9 PM and is conducted in the Basement Classroom of the OLM Parish Center. For additional information, please contact the OLM Parish Office, the St. Marks Parish Office or Deacon Nicholas Ardito at 908-343-8094

Wreath’s Across America Sara Guida will be speaking next weekend after all masses about her project, Wreath’s Across America. She will be placing wreaths on all the military graves in Long Valley, including OLM Cemetery. Mark your calendars Saturday, December 16th beginning at 11:00AM at Our Lady of the Mountain.

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High School Youth Ministry Meetings on Wednesday

All 10th Grade Confirmation students are invited to join us! 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Teen Center September 20, 27

Grades K – 6 – Classes begin Today, September 17th all sessions 8:00-9:00, 9:30-10:30 and 11:00-12:00 Grade 7 – Class begins Monday, Sept. 25th – 6-7:15pm Grade 8 – Class begins Monday, Sept. 18th – 6-7:15pm Grade 9 – Monday, September 25th 7:30-9:30PM Grade 10 – Class begins Monday, Sept. 18th 7:30-9:00pm

UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE

Beginning Thursday, September 21st, 7:30 PM, OLM’s evening Bible Study group will undertake a fascinating study of the entire Bible. Guided by Jeff Cavins instructing us through 24 video presentations, we will explore each period of salvation history. We will become acquainted with the major people, places, and events and see how they form the foundation of our Catholic faith. This study can help anyone make sense of the Bible and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. Each 45–50 minute video presentation will be preceded by 30 – 45 minutes of lively group discussion. The cost, and that includes both the color-coded Bible Timeline Chart and the Bible Timeline Study Kit, is $34.95. If you would like to register, or obtain additional details, please e-mail renny.hodgskin@gmail.com or call 908-832-2965. Take a journey through the Bible and discover – or deepen your understanding of – the amazing story that is woven throughout Scripture! WHY WE ARE CATHOLIC We are Catholic because we believe: Thus the Lord's words on forgiveness, the love that loves to the end, become a living reality. The parable of the merciless servant, which crowns the Lord's teaching on ecclesial communion, ends with these words: “So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” It is there, in fact, “in the depths of the heart,” that everything is bound and loosed. It is not in our power not to feel or to forget an offense; but the heart that offers itself to the Holy Spirit turns injury into compassion and purifies the memory in transforming the hurt into intercession. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 2843

Grocery Gift Cards Thank you for supporting our scholarship program. Gift cards are available in the office during regular business hours. Our next sales dates are this weekend after all masses in the gathering room.

Weekly Events Monday – Grade 8 & 10 religious at regular times Tuesday – Confirmation Rehearsal 7:30PM PC & Ch Wednesday – RCIA – 7:00-9:00PM, Clrm 3&4 Wednesday – Columbiette Mtg. 7:30PM PC Wednesday – Peer Ministry – 7:30-9:00PM - TC Thursday – Bible Study begins – Clsrms. 3&4 7:00-9:00PM Saturday – Confirmation @ 11:00AM

Yankee Candle Fundraiser

The LV Columbiettes will be selling Yankee Candles after all masses September 30/October 1 in the gathering room. Orders can be taken at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and please use our group #99209483. There is a beautiful selection available for the fall and Christmas holidays. Proceeds benefit high school scholarship for a graduating senior, veterans, food pantry, vacation bible school, etc. Please stop by to browse a catalog. Thanks for your support. Please Pray for the Sick Please remember to pray for the sick of our parish community who have requested our prayers: Anthony Arbolino, Janice Andrews, Arianna Anello, Lebo Barbagallo, Vic Berzanski, Alex Birdsall, Noah Bonita, Toni Brenner, Tim Burns, Regina Carson, Joseph Caruso, Tony Cassano, David Chung, Eric Clemente, Randy Clymer, Todd Copan, Rachel Crane, Genevieve Dancicco, Gary Davila, Tony Durso, Vito Dellibovi, Sean Dolan, Mary Ewanyk, Jayden Feichter, Santinna Flynn, Maureen Foley, Pete Gallagher, Mary Gallagher, Baby Antonia Gallardo, Jean Greco, Jerry Green, Don Grevera, Anabela Guerra, Peggy Hoffman, Laurel Jilek, Kristina Kantz, Debbie Kling, Pam Longo, Raymond Lurker, Raymond MacCarthy, Jillian Martin, Judy Martino, Bob McCourt, Darlene McHugh, Betty Meyer, Ed Michonski, Kelly Moncofsky, Charlie Noll, Catherine O’Conney, Doug Ochwat, Tina Ochwat, Jim Owens, Dennis Paradise, Arlene & Chandra Parikh, Stelios & Mary Pispitsos, Deanna Procuito, Art Quails, Joanne Reilly, Nick Ruggiero, Heather Ryan, Anne Sacco, Dan Salerno, Jillian Sayre, Pauline Scala, Judy Schellenberg, Connor Scott, Connie Secaras, Colinda Shernce, Paula Smith, Janet Stockton, Walter Taverna, Bob Taylor, Thomas Tell, Ellin & Frank Uhl, Lil Varga, Ronald Warner, Theresa Watson, Allen Watts, Adrienne Werner, Roula Zanetta, & Issac Zujkowski We are currently praying for the sick from the pulpit for 1 month then adding their names to this list in the bulletin.

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THE BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

OCTOBER 21, 2017 There is still time to sign up for the Pilgrimage this October. Please contact the parish office as soon as possible. One-Day Pilgrimage includes: - Transportation and Gratuity - All Day activities at Shrine - Rest Stop - going - Meal stop - return - depart Washington 4:15pm Price - $49/person

2017 Bishop Annual Appeal

“In Giving, We Receive” For your convenience, you are able to make an on-line gift to the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal by going to www.2017appeal.org and following the instructions. You can either make a one-time gift or a pledge with monthly payments make automatically for your convenience. More and more parishioners are taking advantage of this option, so please consider using this method today. Whether it is a pledge, a mon-time gift, or an on-line donation, your support is greatly needed. Every gift counts! Please participate in the 2017 Appeal!

Life Chain Locations Sunday, October 1st from 2:00-3:30PM LIFE CHAIN is prayerful public expression of support for unborn children. With God’s help we can change hearts and minds! RAIN or SHINE. Washington - Planned Parenthood, 66 E. Washington Ave, Great Meadows – St. Peter & Paul Church, 360 US Highway 46

Pizza Night with Bishop For young women in High School or College. Come join Bishop Serratelli and our Religious Sisters from the Diocese of Paterson for adoration, reflection, fellowship…and of course, pizza. Monday, September 25th 7:00-9:00pm at Pope John XXIII H. S. Sparta. For more information please call the Delegate for Religious Office at 973-777-8818 X207

A REMINDER TO ALL Please do not put any flyers, rosaries, pamphlets, etc on the usher’s tables. They will be removed. Only items authorized by the office should be on the tables. Thank you.

4th Annual Sisters of Christian Charity Golf Outing

Please join the Sisters of Christian Charity from Mendham, NJ on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the beautiful Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club in Livingston, NJ for an outstanding day of golf, camaraderie and example of God’s bounty. All proceeds from the outing support the Sisters in their ministries and help to care for the infirm and elderly Sisters. For more information, contact Casey Dolan at dev.director@scceast.org or (973)-543-6528 ext. 313 or visit www.scceast.org/golf-outing.

Eye Glasses for the Needy

Basket is in the gathering room for any used glasses. Thank you for you donations!

Sarah’s Fight for HOPE Foundation Supporting the FIGHT against Pediatric Cancer We will be at LV Green Market Thursdays in Sept. from 3:00 – 7:00PM September 21st – Clothing Drive, DELIVER TO GREEN MARKET ONLY September 28th – Mum Sale

Clothing Drive September 21st DELIVER TO THE GREEN MARKET ONLY

Help our organization raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages and basements. Please place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly tied bags. Give your items a second change to be worn/used again. The more our collection weighs the more we raise. Thank you for your support!! All Clothing, all types of shoes, curtains, sheets blankets, comforters towels, linens, tablecloths, hats, scarfs, gloves, purses, wallets, stuffed animals check the website www.sarahsfightforhope.org

Young Adult Group Thursday Nights

Dear Parishioners of the Paterson Diocese, As the young adults of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, we have formed a group of individuals, between the ages of 21 and 30, called Saint Kateri Connections. We are reaching out to fellow young Catholics in the Diocese who are interested in connecting with likeminded individuals in faith and friendship. If you have young adults in your parish who would be interested in joining us in these endeavors or would like more information about St. Kateri Connections, please contact us either by email or phone, at saintkatericonnects@gmail.com, or call either Brittany Johnson at 973-670-3799 or Joseph Piccotti at 862-266-3411. Meetings are held at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Roman Catholic Church in Sparta, NJ on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. We are located at 427 Stanhope Road Sparta, NJ 07871. We look forward to making new friends in our community. God Bless, Saint Kateri Connections Saintkatericonnections@gmail.com Facebook: Saint Kateri Connections BISHOP’S ANNIVERARY CELEBRATION FOR COUPLES MARRIED 25 OR 50 YEARS… The Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St. John’s Cathedral, Paterson. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. Registrations will be accepted through Monday, October 16, 2017. Information will be sent from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

Villa Walsh Open House Open house at Villa Walsh Academy, Sunday, October 1st 2:00-4:00PM. College Preparatory Catholic School for Girls Grades 7-12. www.villawalsh.org or (973)538-3680. Address is 455 Western Ave. Morristown, NJ

Your Grandmother’s Cupboard There is a box in the gathering room to accept donated items. Currently we are very low on 12 oz. shampoo and men’s deodorant. Any help would be greatly appreciated. As always thank you for your continued support.

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