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Church of the Assumption We come to pray ...We leave to serve 29 Jefferson Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 (201)262-1122 [email protected] NEW CHURCH WEBSITE: www.assumption-emerson.org Year of the Deacon EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER WEBSITE: www.assumptionacad.org October 29, 2017 Online EMERGENCIES ASSUMPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Giving Phone: 201-262-1122, EXT. 9 Phone: 201-262-0300 Fax: 201-262-5910 QR Code Fax: 201-262-7855 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 201-986-0970 SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS: Celebrated monthly. Arrangements should be made as soon as possible. Pre-Registration is required for the Program of Preparation and Baptism. Please call the Rectory to register. VISITATION/ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please inform the Rectory regarding persons who are hospitalized or confined to home, and arrangements will be made to bring the Sacrament to them. In case of emergency call 201-262-1122, ext. 9 at any hour of the day or night. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon, or anytime by appointment. MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage should contact a priest on staff at least one year in advance, prior to making any other arrangements. VOCATIONS: Anyone contemplating vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life should contact the Vocations Office at (973) 497-4365. Mass Schedule Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m. Holy Days: As announced in Bulletin First Saturday: Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - 12:05 p.m. National Holidays: 9:00 a.m. Novenas after Masses: Mondays: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Wednesdays: St. Jude & St. Anthony after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Thursdays: St. Michael, the Archangel after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Infant of Prague: 25th of each month after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- ment: Fridays after 12:05 pm Mass to 7:00 pm Served By: REV. PAUL A. CANNARIATO, Pastor REV. CHRISTOPHER D. ISINTA, Parochial V icar REV. MR. JOHN E. HOGAN - Deacon REV. MR. JOSEPH J. PAULILLO - Deacon Staffed By: SR. DOMINIC MARIE MCDONNELL, O.P. Pastoral Associate for Catechetics SUSAN JUREVICH, Director Assumption Early Childhood Center JUDI AGNEW, Y outh Leader RICHARD SORCE, Ph.D. Director of Music, Organist/Pianist PARISH TRUSTEES - RAYMOND J. ALBANO, Sr. & PAUL J. BRIGNOLA, Sr. PASTORAL COUNCIL RAYMOND J. ALBANO, Sr., Chairperson PARISH FINANCIAL COUNCIL KEN ALBERS, Parish Finance Council Chairperson PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Effective management of your parish requires that every Catholic family or individual living within the parish must be registered. Any changes should be reported to the rectory. MASS SCHEDULE

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Church of the Assumption We come to pray ...We leave to serve

29 Jefferson Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 (201)262-1122 [email protected]

NEW CHURCH WEBSITE: www.assumption-emerson.org Year of the Deacon EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER WEBSITE: www.assumptionacad.org October 29, 2017

Online EMERGENCIES ASSUMPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Giving Phone: 201-262-1122, EXT. 9 Phone: 201-262-0300 Fax: 201-262-5910 QR Code Fax: 201-262-7855 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 201-986-0970

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISMS: Celebrated monthly. Arrangements should be made as soon as possible. Pre-Registration is required for the Program of Preparation and Baptism. Please call the Rectory to register. VISITATION/ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please inform the Rectory regarding persons who are hospitalized or confined to home, and arrangements will be made to bring the Sacrament to them. In case of emergency call 201-262-1122, ext. 9 at any hour of the day or night. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon, or anytime by appointment. MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marr iage should contact a priest on staff at least one year in advance, prior to making any other arrangements. VOCATIONS: Anyone contemplating vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life should contact the Vocations Office at (973) 497-4365.

Mass Schedule Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Weekdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m. Holy Days: As announced in Bulletin First Saturday: Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - 12:05 p.m. National Holidays: 9:00 a.m. Novenas after Masses: Mondays: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Wednesdays: St. Jude & St. Anthony after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Thursdays: St. Michael, the Archangel after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Infant of Prague: 25th of each month after 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacra-ment: Fr idays after 12:05 pm Mass to 7:00 pm

Served By: REV. PAUL A. CANNARIATO, Pastor REV. CHRISTOPHER D. ISINTA, Parochial Vicar REV. MR. JOHN E. HOGAN - Deacon REV. MR. JOSEPH J. PAULILLO - Deacon Staffed By: SR. DOMINIC MARIE MCDONNELL, O.P. Pastoral Associate for Catechetics SUSAN JUREVICH, Director Assumption Early Childhood Center JUDI AGNEW, Y outh Leader RICHARD SORCE, Ph.D. Director of Music, Organist/Pianist

PARISH TRUSTEES - RAYMOND J. ALBANO, Sr. & PAUL J. BRIGNOLA, Sr. PASTORAL COUNCIL RAYMOND J. ALBANO, Sr., Chairperson PARISH FINANCIAL COUNCIL KEN ALBERS, Parish Finance Council Chairperson PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Effective management of your parish requires that every Catholic family or individual living within the parish must be registered. Any changes should be reported to the rectory.

MASS SCHEDULE

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th - Priesthood Sunday 8:30 Robert Saul R/b Margaret “Peggy” Andersen 10:00 Kristin Nicole Byra R/b John Brzezowski 12:15 Alfred Zappulla R/b Joe & Mary Tuminelli MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th 6:30 Jan & Tekla Lozowski R/b Sofia 8:00 Ann Saco R/b Connie Roccanova & Mary Lou Gorab 12:05 Adeline Rich R/b Emerson Senior Citizens TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st 6:30 Emma Morlano R/b Sofia 8:00 Hugh Johnson R/b Rochelle Stocker 12:05 John “Jack” Oates R/b Emerson Senior Citizens WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st - All Saints Day 6:30 Emma Morlano R/b Sofia 8:00 Margaret Toolen R/b Her Loving Son & Family (26th Anniversary) 12:05 For the Dec’d Members of R/b The Rosarians Rosary Society 7:00 For All the Faithful Departed Souls THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd - All Souls Day 6:30 For All the Faithful Departed Souls 8:00 For All the Faithful Departed Souls 12:05 For All the Faithful Departed Souls 7:00 For All the Faithful Departed Souls FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd - St. Martin de Porres 6:30 Jan & Tekla Lozowski R/b Sofia 8:00 Ann Saco R/b Lucille & LouAnn Koepplinger 12:05 Kevin M. O’Halloran R/b Donald T. Davenport (1st Anniversary) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th - St. Charles Borromeo 8:00 John “Jack” Oates R/b Ray & Judith Keegan 12:05 Martino Scrivanich R/b The Busanic Family 5:00 For All Parishioners SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th 8:30 Joan & Libero Braiuca R/b Diana Coren 10:00 Alfred Zappulla R/b Angie & Chris Gaeta 12:15 Maria Meluso R/b Her Loving Husband & Family (3rd Anniversary 11/2) INLOVINGMEMORY

Blessed MotherCandleburnsforSpecialIntentionsforDebbieHoehn

R/bHerLovingFamilySt.JosephCandleburnsinLovingMemoryofCharlesHunter(1stAnniversary)R/bMr.&Mrs.RichardHunterAltarFlowersweredonatedinLovingMemoryof

Warrin&LouisaMinck’sWeddingAnniversary10/20R/bTheirLovingFamily

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ThankyouforyoursupportofourParishCommunityOffertoryinChurchforOct.21st/22ndwas$5,825.00.Thankyouforyourcontinuedgeneroussupport!

PLEASEPRAYFORTHESICK:John Sullivan Jr., Sara D’Elleto, Lucy DeCarolis, Bob Gilbert, Andrea Korner, James E. Hough, Jimmy Muth, Jennifer Gismondi, Jackie Santalla, Joseph Amato, Child Mireya Devaraj, Jeanne Minck, Richard Pavone, Thomas Polenz, George Dfouni, Frank Bello, Nicholas Santiago, Laurel Saluzzi, Constantinos Ballas, Troy Wright, George Green, David Martin, Earl L. Harrison III, Amelia Gallo, William Whelan, Trevor Monroe, June Guarino, Joe and Keith Sweatlock, Julie Cornella, Ned Holtje, Katie Wojcicki, Donna Jean Donaccico, Louise Romagnoli, Rose Ligammari, “Jenny” and “Sandra”, Tommy Branchini, Brenden Ayers(child), Maryann Anselmo, Richard Semenock, Debra Kool, Michael Mulvenna, “Child” Declan Bogyo, Lauren Scarola, Samran Dhillon, Donna Woods, Connie Roccanova, Mary Lou Gorab, Rev. William Pape, Leonardo Franchino, Rita Puleo, Rose Mulloy, John Bollinger, Thomas Blehl, Connor Hennessey, Marcelle Nelson, Elaine Ferretti, Dorothy Kalivas, Hugh Hennessy, Robert Prevedel, “Bill” Baillargeon, Carly, Angela Barat, Joseph Iskra, Kevin Frank, Marilyn Ferrity, Ed Helm, Zach Spadaccini, Deb Manente, Marianne Sullivan, Joseph Cittadino, Gerry Farrell, Debbie Hoehn, Arcangelo & Theresa Colasuonno, Sr. Dominic, Felice Trotta, Baby Hailey Anna Sipala, Deacon John Hogan, Eileen Gallagher, Ronnie Kazanchy, Frank Tumino, Terri Jansen, Pat Sforza, Chris Nallin, Joey Bulger, Janine Sargent, Kathy Kornhauser, Casey Walter, Fr. Tom Wisniewski, Bill Horn, Shannon Mulvey, Dolores Maggipinto, Mary Smith, Alice Holzel, Special Intentions, Rene Hofman, Salmen Khoury, Charlotte Vandervalk and Family, and Juliet Lagassi.

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PLEASEPRAYFORTHOSEINTHEMILITARY:Lt.Col. JonathanVaroli,USAF;Maj.David J.Orzech;PFCJustinMignogna;Lcpl.Capt.TrevMoncure;BrianCirola,StaffSgt.DavidElliott;Lcpl,Sgt.DamonBaker; JustinDiNiro,USNavy;MajorMichaelAnthonyFranson;PFC.Sgt.Augie Manfre, US Army; PFC Christopher Leone; PFCMarkMacFarlane Jr.; Sgt.PaulCimino,N.J.N.G.;CorporalKevinQuigley,USMC;SPCDavidFasano,USArmy;JamesDavies; PFC Kyle Ryan; Sgt. Patrick Myers; CorporalEdward J. Korn, USMC; and Sean Flanagan, US Navy,SalvatoreB.Petruso,andTannorSaberon-Dover.PLEASECALLTHERECTORYTOMAKEANYCHANGES.

ArchdiocesanCampaignUpdateThe“WeareLivingStones”campaigntodatehasraised $ 188,486.40 in pledges so far from 110donors, ofwhich $ 111,235.18 has been received!Thankyou!SharingGodsBlessings-theAnnualAppealhas$ 19,065.00 pledged from77donors, towards ourgoalof$28,500.Theactualamountreceivedsofaris$17,679.00. Ifweareabletogooverthegoal67.42%willbereturned back to our parish for us to use for ourneeds. Everyone is invited to give somethingaccordingtoyourmeans.Have you pledged yet? Help our parish makeour goal. To ind out more about Sharing GodsBlessings, takeabrochure,orgoonline to http://www.rcan.org/sharing.Thankyou!!

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - All men 18years old and older wishing to join theAssumption Council #5819 Knights ofColumbusarewelcometocallKevinat201-669-1304, or check us out on our websitewww.kofc5819.org to learn about us, and ourorganization.WEEKLYEUCHARISTICADORATION-EveryFridayfollowing the 12:05Mass until 7:00 p.m.wewill behosting the Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction.“Howsweet&fullofcomfortarethemomentsspentbefore the Blessed Sacrament! Are you in trouble?Come&throwyourselfathisfeet.”(St.JohnVianney)Please call the Rectory Of ice if would you like tocommittoonehourofadorationonFriday?SocialConcernsMinistry/CCDClassesFoodDrive TheSocial ConcernsMinistry alongwith theCCDclasses will once again conduct the THANKSGIVINGFOODDRIVE in honor of ALL SAINTS from thisweekend throughNovember18thand19th.All foodcollectedwillbedonatedtotheOFFICEOFCONCERNFOODPANTRYinEnglewood.Themostneeded itemsare:Cereal (12oz.boxes),gravy,driedpotatoes, StoveTopStuf ing, rice, yams,cannedvegetablesandfruit,pasta,andfruitjuices(46oz.cans)PleaseleaveallfoodatthemainentranceoftheChurch.GiftcardstoourlocalsupermarketsandturkeyswillalsobeacceptedandcanbedroppedoffattheRectoryduringregularbusinesshours.For 35 years, volunteers at the OFFICE OFCONCERNFOODPANTRY,havebeenassistingneedyfamilies in Bergen County with weeklysupplementaryfood.TheFoodPantryisavailableona weekly basis for almost 900 families living belowthe Federal Poverty Level. These families live insevere circumstances, with limited food stamps andtheneedtochoosebetweenpayingtherent,medicalneeds and clothing. These needs leave little moneyleft over for food. Please be generous during thisspecialtimeoftheyear,whenwehaveSOmuchtobegratefulfor.WEthankyouforyourcontinuedsupport!

HEYYOUNGPEOPLE-This isYOURChurch and therefore, you canparticipatefullyinitsgrowth.Come be a part of the YOUTH

CHOIR. Bring your musical instrument, oryour voice, and let us together praise Godwithourtalents.

“THOUGHTSFROMTHEHEART”DearBrothersandSistersinChrist,The gospel this Sunday reminds us of thelaw of love. Jesus summarizes the tencommandmentsintotwo,loveofGodandneigh-bor.ThecommandmentsarethelawsofGodforanabundantlife.GodgivesushisHolySpiritsothatwecanloveashelovesandextendandmakevis-ibleinoneanother’slives,Hislove.The early Christians who were not Jewish,turnedfromidolstoGod.Thescripturesareverycleartodayaboutourobligationtoourneighborsandthe irstreadingisspeci icaboutthecareofwidowsandorphans.Aswewalktogetherinlife,guidedbytheHolySpirit,maywereachoutandcareforoneanotherasbrothersandsistersofJesusandeachother.Haveablessedweek,Love,Fr.PaulFromthePastorsDeskAgreatbig thankyoutoBrianBeahm,NancyPetramale, Judi Agnew and all the people whohelped plan, serve lunch, andmake happen, theparty after my installation. Thanks also, to Sr.Dominic,whoIunderstandmadethecoffee.Please continue to pray for me as together,guided by the Holy Spirit, we walk forward infaithasGod’sfamilyhereatAssumptionparish.This week on Wednesdayand Thursday we celebratethe Feast of All Saints, andAll Souls respectively.Please consult elsewhere inour bulletin for the Massschedule and plan to comeandpray. AllSaintsdayisa

HolyDayofObligation.The Rectory of ice will be closed onWednesday,Nov.1st,&willopenNov.2nd.

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OCTOBER29,2017RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS - ReligiousEducation Classes started Monday, September11th. If you have misplaced your registrationform, please stop by the Rectory & pick up anotherform! Please ill out your form & return it to Sr.Dominic or the Rectory of ice assoonaspossible! IfyouknowofanyoneinterestedinaNewRegistration,pleasehavethemcontactourof iceat201-986-0970.Please consider the opportunity to serve ourParishby teaching the faith toouryoungpeople.We have openings for Religious Educationteachers on Mondays: 1st grade, Tuesdays: 1st,2nd,and6thgrades,andWednesdays:7thgrade.WewelcomeanyonewhohasadesiretohelpspreadGod’swordtotheyouthofourchurchbyteachinginour CCD Program with our other wonderful &dedicatedteachers.For adultswho haven't received any of thesacraments & are seeking instruction, pleasecallFr.PaulCannariatoat201-262-1122.ASSUMPTIONCHOIR-If you listen tomusic, andwho doesn’t, & are between the ages of 16 & 100+,why not consider becoming a member of theAssumption Choir & participate in a great traditionthatdatesbackhundredsofyears?The choir rehearses Thursday evenings from7:30to approximately 9:00 p.m. from September to June.We sing at the 10:00 a.m. Mass every Sunday & oncertain holy days. We welcome all voice types:Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass; no experience isnecessary, nor is there any long term commitment.Youdonotneedatrainedvoiceorformaltraininginmusic;all that isnecessary isyourenthusiasmto liftyour voice in praise! For information, call Richard,DirectorofMusic,at201-887-6175,orJoy’nusatanyThursday rehearsal. Entrance is at the rear of theChurch.BINGOPLAYERS&VOLUNTEERSNEEDED!JOINUSFORBINGOFRIDAYNIGHTS!Come join us Fridaynights for BINGO in Assumption Early ChildhoodCenter, School Gym and Cafeteria located on LocustAvenue inEmerson.Doors open at 6:30p.m., callingstartsat7:30p.m.Refreshmentsareavailableduringthenightatanominalcost.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontact201-483-8633,orRectoryOf iceduringregularbusinesshoursat201-262-1122.

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ASSUMPTIONEARLYCHILDHOODCENTERDearFamiliesandParishioners:Ourstudentshavebeenpumpkinpickingandtrunk or treating this week….so you know theotherholidaysare“justaroundthecorner!”Every Thursday, I hear the faint sounds ofChristmascarolsandIknowthatweareallpre-paringfortheweekstocome!Enjoy your Halloween…the children will beparadingaroundtheschoolonTuesdayandstartenjoyingtheFallweather.UpcomingOpenHouses:Friday, November 17th from 9:00 a.m. to11:00a.m. andSunday, January28th from12:00noonto3:00p.m.Comeandmeetourteachers!Sayhellotoourcurrentstudents!

StayWell, MissJurevich

Herearedifferentwaysthatyoucanbein-volvedinourschool:

• Checkoneofourbiggest fundraisershereatschool…SHOPAROO!!Just indtheappforthiscompany,completesomegeneralinformationon your SmartPhone, list the name of ourschool and start helping us earn cash asap!How is thatpossible?Allyoudo is scangro-cery or non-grocery receipts into yourSmartPhone…you will be credited withpoints,andthoseadduptocashforus.ThisisanEASY fundraiser that Ihopeyouwillpar-ticipate in throughout the rest of the schoolyear. Flyers with further instructions areavailableattheschool,orintheRectoryAsof10/25,weareat3,210!!

• We collect BOX TOPS!! Feel free to bringthemoverwheneveryougathersometogeth-er.Wesendthemdirectlytotheirrespectivecompaniesthroughouttheyear.

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OCTOBER29,2017ASSUMPTION ROADRUNNERS YOUTHASSOCIATIONUPCOMINGEVENTS-Roadrunners Beefsteak is BACK! Get yourtickets beforewe sell out!! Time is runningout… Saturday, November 4th at 6:00 PM in theAssumptionCafe/Gym.$45.00perperson,or$70.00per couple. All proceeds from this event go towardsthe continued expansion of programming, sports &musical equipment, uniforms, andmost importantly,scholarships for those youth members that may nototherwisebeabletoparticipate.Tickets are available online atwww.assumptionroadrunners.com/what-s-happeningSunday, November 5th—Attention 8th to 12thgraders. Come seewhat Venturing is all about! Visitour next meeting on Sunday, November 5th at 6:00PM in the Assumption Academy Gym! Upcomingeventsincludeahike,LeadersSaveLivesBloodDrive,&muchmore.Saturday, November 18th Party, Game Night &OpenGym-RegistrationclosesNovember17th!Pre-Kto2ndGradefrom4:00to5:30PM3rd,4th,&5thGradesfrom5:30to7:30PM6th,7th,&8thGradesfrom7:30to9:30PMRegister at www.assumptionroadrunners.com/what-s-happening

GodintheSeason:Lord,inFall,wethankyouforYourcoolingbreezes, that bring relief from the relentlesssummer heat. We see bright colors fading &dying,leavesturningbrown,crisp,disintegrating,only to be reborn next year, reminding us thateverylivingthing,includingus,mustdieinsomewaybeforebeingreborn.

YouthGroupMembersWanted!!! Weareextendingan invitationtoall teens in7ththrough12thgrades to joinourYouthProgramhereatAssumption.The youth program at Assumption is twenty oneyearsoldandthewonderfulpartaboutitisthatitun-derstandshowbusyteensaretoday. Nothingisevermandatory…youcomewhenyoucananddowhatyouwanttodo.Thereareopportunitiesforservice,trips,speakersandactivities.Ifyouareinterestedplease illouttheformbelowand return to the rectory to the attention ofMs.Ag-new.Thereisaonetimefeeof$40.00tojoinandyouwillbeamemberuntilyougraduatethetwelfthgrade.Certainactivitieswillhavecostsassociatedwiththem,butmanyarefree. Uponregisteringyouwilljointhemailing list and be mailed a calendar every month.Welookforwardtohavingyoujoinourgroup!!!!Name_________________________Grade____________Address__________________________________________________________________________________PhoneNumbers(Home)______________________(Cell)_______________________“OCTOBERGIVESUSUNIQUEBEAUTY”October is resplendent with the beauty of nature.Thefallgivesusaninvigoratinglift. Weseemtofeel“fullyalive”lookingforwardtoanewbeginning illedwithenergy.Wouldyoubewillingtochannelsomeofthatener-gy to help those less fortunate by sorting throughyourhomeandforthefollowing:clothing,smallappli-ances, shoes, linens, sheets, towels, stuffed animals,novelsandchildren’sbooks?The donation bin is readily available outside therearoftheChurchintheAssumptionSchoolparkinglot.Thankyou!CatholicCharities,Mt.CarmelGuild.CatholicCemeteriesannuallysponsorsAConcertinHonoroftheFaithfulDepartedon Cemetery Sun-day at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart inNewark. This year, the inspirational concert takesplace on Sunday, November5that4:00PM. It willfeaturethemusicalworksofDvorak,Mozart,Duru le.Elgar. Barber, and Flummerfelt. The talented Cathe-dralChoir,OrganistIanTomesch&ConductorJohnJ.Miller, Director of Music Ministries for the Archdio-ceseofNewarkwill present theperformance.Apre-concert lecture for the bereaved will be presentedstartingat3:20pmonthetopic“UsingMusictoCopewithGrief”.Afreewillofferingwillbereceived.

NEEDED: A FEW GOOD WOMEN! (OR MEN) Have you ever wondered about how at each and every Mass, there are clean and pressed Altar Cloths that our Priests, Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers use? Well, this service to our Church is done by women, or men, just like you!! We are currently in need of several parishioners to help assist our other devoted helpers. You will be given instructions as to the cleaning and care of this procedure. Please call Alice, at 201-307-1019 for more information to help with this very worth-while service. Thank you.

OCTOBER29,2017 HelpNeeded -Singlemotherwith2childrenin need of a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment inEmerson. If you have any informationregardinganapartment inEmerson,orknowofanyone who has an apartment for rent, pleasecontacttheRectoryOf iceat201-262-1122.IsYourMarriageValid?If you were married civilly, that is not in theCatholicChurchbeforeapriestordeacon,itmightnotbeavalidmarriage.Some couples believe that a marriage before aJustice of the Peace, or a non-Catholic minister isvalid. For a marriage to be valid in the CatholicChurch,themarriagemustbeinaCatholicChurchorChapelandof iciatedbyanauthorizedCatholicpriestorDeacon,alongwith2witnesses.(There are limited interfaith exceptionswith properpermission.)We invite you to speakwith one of our priests ifthere are any questions, or if you wish to validateyour marriage. The process can be very simple andyourmarriagewillnowbeblessedbytheChurch.WorldwideMarriageEncounterWeekendAutumnisabeautifulseasonfullofcolorandcrispfreshair.AMarriageEnrichmentpresentedby Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend islike autumnbecause it’s aweekend full of freshair, newbeginnings and a time to rejoice in thebeauty of your marriage and family. It’s awonderful time to rekindle communication andenjoy a weekend away. Contact Mike and JanetTurco at 973-427-7016, or 609-335-6880, or [email protected].

CHURCHOFTHEASSUMPTIONHighSchoolPlacementTest(CO-OP)Exam-Attentionfamiliesof8thgradestudentsplan-ning to attend Catholic high school in the fall2018! TheHighSchoolPlacementTestadminis-teredaspartoftheCooperativeAdmissionsPro-gram(CO-OPTest)forCatholicHighSchoolswillbegivenonFriday,November10th,2017. Regis-tration for this exam is online at http://www.njcoopexam.org beginning September 1st.For more information about the COOP Admis-sionsProgram,gotowww.catholicschoolsnj.org.40Days forLife-FallCampaign inMontclair -Lifenetisorganizinga40DaysforLifecampaignofprayerandfastingforanendtoabortionfromWednesday, September 27th to Sunday, Novem-ber5th. Weareaskingpeopletocomeandprayforjust1hourperweekfor6weeksanytimeyoucanbetweenthehoursof7:00a.m.and7:00p.m.acrossthestreetfromtheWomen’sChoiceAbor-tionClinic,10ZabriskieSt.,Hackensack,NJTo getmore information or to sign-up to vol-unteer, call Margaret at 201-805-0937 or MaryCampbell at 201-723-5356, or e-mail MargaretScully at [email protected]. During the lastcampaign, 19 Moms changed their minds andchoselifefortheirbabies!!St. Joseph’sHigh SchoolTwoDay Christmas-Craft Spectacular - On Saturday, November11thandSunday,November12th,St.JosephRe-gionalHighSchool,inMontvalewillbehostingitsChristmas Craft Spectacular from 10:00 a.m. to4:00p.m.,showcasing120craftspeopleand ineartists.Thewhole irst loorwillbeused.Admis-sionis$2.00.ChildrenandSeniorCitizens(65+)are free. NOSTROLLERSPERMITTED.Formoreinformation, check www.sjrnj.org. or Facebook:SaintJosephRegionalHSCraftShows.REMEMBER...It is through the generosity of ouradvertisersthatweareabletoplacethisbulletinintoyourhandswithoutcosttotheParish. Whynotget into thehabitof looking throughtheadsandgivetheseneighborsandmerchantsachanceto serve your needs? Tell them you read aboutthemintheAssumptionParishBulletin.

WELCOME:Newcomers,VisitorsandParishionersThe priests, deacons & ministries of Church of the As-sumptionwelcomeyou.Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformationaboutenteringmorefullyintoourparishlife&ministry,weaskthatyoucompletetheformbelow&giveittoanusher,orsenditintotheRectory.ThankYou!Iwouldlike….____tobecomeaParishioner____tochangemyaddress____toreceiveenvelopes____tospeakwithaPriest____ to let the Parish know of someone who is ill, or homeboundandwouldliketoreceiveCommunion.Name:___________________________Address:___________________________Phone:____________________________

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