254 Wall Street, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Office: 732-222-1424 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am and 11:00am Daily: Wednesday-Friday-Saturday 8:30am Confessions: Saturday 4:00 PM

46 Richmond Avenue, Deal, NJ 07723 Office: 732-531-1409

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am and 10:00am

Daily: Monday to Thursday at 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00 PM

The Parish of Our Lady of Hope

Pastoral and Support Staff

Rev. Peter James Alindogan Msgr. Cajetan Salemi * Rev. Jerome Nolan

Louis Jakub * Anthony DiCesare * Paul Kliauga, Deacons Sr. Angelina Pelliccia, M.P.F. *Sr. Elizabeth To , M.P.F.

Sr. Elizabeth Dalessio, M.P.F. , School Principal Elsa Pagano * Georgie Mandica Pat Serafino * Norma Adami s

Robert Garratano * Chris ne Scholtz Dennis Melofchik & Theodore Ferraro, Jr., Trustees

Contact Informa on

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm 254 Wall Street, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

Phone 732-222-1424 ●Fax 732-222-2291 St. Mary’s Number: 732-531-1409

Email Address: office@ladyo opeparish.org Website: www.ladyo opeparish.org

October 6, 2019 * 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Saint Jerome School * Blue Ribbon Awardee

Office Number: 732-222-8686 Website Address: www.saintjeromeschool.org

Saint Jerome Church Saint Mary of the Assumption Church

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Weekly Collec on and A endance May the good Lord bless you for your generosity and presence!

St. Jerome St. Mary of the Assumption

Saturday/Sunday, September 28/29, 2019

5:00 pm Mass $1,608.00 125 people

7:30 am Mass $1,938.00 116 people

11:00 am Mass $1,365.00 123 people

Online Giving $450.00 25 families

Totals $5,361.00 364 people

Sept. 29/30, 2018

Total $6,576.00 518 people

Saturday/Sunday, September 28/29, 2019

5:00 pm Mass $900.00 78 people

8:00 am Mass $1,610.00 103 people

10:00 am Mass $1,033.00 114 people

Online Giving $337.00 17 families

Totals $3,880.00 295 people

Sept. 29/30, 2018 Total $4,290.00 298 people

WEEKLY MEDLEY October 6, 2019

Q & A you can absolutely use: Q: How can we tell what belongs to the true faith? A: We find the true faith in Sacred Scripture and in the living Tradition of the Church. (CCC 76, 80-82,85-87,97,100).

Quote from Pope Benedict XVI : “There is an urgent need for the emergence of a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in the word of Christ, capable of responding to the challenges of our times and prepared to spread the Gospel far and wide.”

Uh-oh: Little Benny and his daddy were standing in front of the lion's cage at the zoo. Benny's father was explaining how ferocious and strong lions are, and Benny was taking it all in with a serious expression. Daddy," Benny said finally, "if the lion got out of his cage and ate you up..." "Yes, son?" Benny's father said expectantly, thinking that his son is worried about him. Benny continued, "What bus should I take home?"

What is the meaning of the word ‘Apostle?’ It is taken from the Greek word ‘apostolos,’ meaning messenger or envoy. In the New Testament, the term initially was used for the twelve men who were called by Jesus to be his closest collaborators and witnesses. Paul, too, was privileged to consider himself an apostle called by Christ.

Saints and Memorials for the Week: October 7 – Our Lady of the Rosary October 9 – St. Denis and Companions, Martyrs and St. John Leonardi October 11 – St. John XXIII

Diocesan Assessment: $1,054.00 —Thank You!

HELP SAVE LIVES IN MONMOUTH COUNTY! Come and Bring a Friend! You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobiliza on through prayer and

fas ng, peaceful vigils and community outreach. Take part in 40 Days for Life in Monmouth County

Vigil Loca on: Planned Parenthood at 69 E. Newman Springs Road, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Vigil Hours: 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Bring a Friend and come pray for an hour. Local Contact: (732) 610-7437 or monmouth4life@hotmail.com Learn More... 40daysforlife.com/shrewsbury.

Diocesan Assessment: $1,462.00 —Thank You!

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Dear Friends in Christ,

A short fervorino from our Gospel reading this weekend. Faith can be elusive, when we are not tempted. It can be difficult to grasp, when we are at peace. It can be harder to appreciate, when things are going our way. But, faith is be er understood when we are faced with a crisis, when a sudden and threatening illness confronts us or our loved ones, or when a devasta ng accident or a life-changing moment befalls us.

We are living witnesses to this affirma on. When the towers went crumbling down 18 years ago, thousand of people rekindled their rela onship with God. Without faith, where would we have been? Our Judeo-Chris an tradi on strengthened us through all forms and kinds of war—external and internal.

That is because we have faith.

Have faith, therefore. Even when the strictures of society fall beyond our expecta ons and grasp, have faith. Even when we hear and see some of the nega ve things and impressions in our world and in our church, have faith. Even when we fail beyond what we challenged ourselves to be, have faith.

With prayers and love,

Fr. PJ

FFather PJ’s Letter

Rosary-Altar Society

Membership mee ng, Mon., Oct. 7, 7;15 pm, St. Jerome Rectory Conference Room. New members welcome. Come for the Rosary, a

brief business mee ng, refreshments, and chit-chat. In the mean me, we thank all the Rosarians, and the ladies who help them, for maintaining the altar linens so beau fully. We appreciate your dedica on and your efforts. Anyone with a talent in this area who would like to help with the altar linens, or would like to become a Rosarian, please call Jean Harmer at 732-229-5786.

Speaking of Marriage and Family Life

Do you respect your spouse’s opinion? All or most of the me?

LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Please pray for the sick, the homebound and those who have requested us to remember them in prayer, especially:

Week 1: Ashley Cusack and James Shanahan

Week 2: Christopher Cohalan, Rose DiLieto, Lori Kelly, Jean Kolibus, Diane Latshaw, Frank Marsico, Carole Mueller, Anna Oleinik, Frank Signorelli, Kelly Terry, Father Ray Wadas, Bob Waitt, David Walther , Maureen Walther, Myra Walther, and Samy Yanni

Week 3: D’Annunzio family, Donald & Hope Dunphy, and Connie Heal

Week 4: Allison Dutka, Steve Lazar, and Fr. Fred Jackiewicz

Also, we continually keep in our prayers all those who are serving in our Armed Forces.

**The names will be listed for four weeks unless you contact the rectory office at office@ladyofhopeparish.org or

call 732-222-1424 to extend **

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MMass Inten ons

Saturday, October 5

5:00 pm Richard VanVolkom Req. by Robyn & family

Tony Strollo Req. by Mom & Dad

Robert J. McNamara Req. by Rosemary McNamara

Sunday, October 6

7:30 am Anne Marie Geiger Req. by Don

Kathryn-Ann Nowicki Req. by Pamela & Olivia

11:00 am Living and Deceased Parishioners Donald Cur s

Req. by Marie Cur s Robert Miller

Req. by Mary Richards

Wednesday, October 9

8:30 am Carol N. Gallina ( 1st Anniversary) Req. by Our Lady of Hope Parish

Louis Ciarla Req. by Irene Ciarla

Robert Holtz Req. by Charlie Holtz

Friday, October 11

8:30 am

William Stanton Req. by Irene Ciarla

Elizabeth “Be y” Nelligan Req. by Susan & Craig Sprung

12:00 pm

ADORATION TODAY A er Mass un l 12:00 noon

Saturday, October 12

8:30 am Salvatore & Olivia Pepitone Req. by the Pepitone family

Georgianna Camire Req. by the Pepitone family

5:00 pm Living and Deceased Parishioners Raymond Morgan

Req. by the St. Jerome Bowling League Olympia Barca

Req. by Julie & Jose Villa

Sunday, October 13

7:30 am Nicholas Davis Req. by the Schiavone family

Jose Bagagem Req. by the Gomes family

11:00 am Frank Bulzis Req. by Doreen & Mark Bulzis

Donald Cur s Req. by Marie Cur s

While preparing meals or baking don’t forget to check the packaging for the “Box Tops For Educa on”. Each box top provides St. Jerome School with 10 cents to purchase computer equipment.. Deposit the unexpired tops into the containers at each Church. Thank you for your con nued support to our Blue Ribbon School.

Mini Medita on

On the Sign of the Cross “The most basic Chris an gesture in prayer is and always will be the sign of the cross. By signing ourselves we place ourselves under the protec on of the cross; we hold it in front of us like a shield that will guard us in all the distress of daily life and give us the courage to go on. It is our visible and public Yes to Him.”

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Religious Teachers Filippini Christmas Bazaar

Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM Villa Walsh– 455 Western Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960

Villa Walsh will host their annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov 3, featuring unique gi s, cra s, plus a 5O/50, Money Raffle, Baked goods, and much, much more. There's also a Food Court for refreshments while you shop. Come and enjoy their pizza fri as made right on the premises, as well as luncheon packages of homemade Italian sandwiches and desserts. You won't be able to resist their home baked cakes, pies, cookies, and Italian pizzelles along with their tradi onal pangiallo. Please come and show your support for the Senior Sisters. They gave their lives in service of others, now it's me to care for them. God bless you!

Flowers in front of the Sacred Heart Statue week of October 5/6

In Loving Memory of Harold Pfeiffer Requested by the family

Flowers in front of the Blessed Mother Statue week of October 5/6

In Loving Memory of Frances Pfeiffer Requested by the family

The "Our Lady of Hope Rosary Altar Society," invites everyone to reserve flowers in front of the Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Statues at St. Jerome Church. The dona on is $12 each and can be for loving memorials, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special inten ons. Please contact Donna Tomaino for available dates at : 732-996-6037 or email: tomaino ppycat@comcast.net

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Mass Inten ons

Saturday, October 5

5:00 pm Dr. Anthony DiFlumeri Req. by Cathy Bertole

Amy Buckwalter Req. by Mike & Rosemarie Lyons

Sunday, October 6

8:00 am Harold Petsch Req. by Barbara & Richard Block

Elizabeth “ Be y” Nelligan Req. by David Applegate

10:00 am Marian Dehaven Req. by Ursula & Don Fornicola

Joseph Ruivo Req. by Violeta Lemos Ruivo

Maria Spinelli Req. by Michele & Chris Rogers

Monday, October 7

9:00 am Ruth Douglas (In remembrance of her birthday)

Req. by Paul & Marjorie Edelson

Tuesday,

October 8 9:00 am Ethel Cavanagh

Req. by her son Sophia Sun Chang (In honor of her birthday)

Req. by Helen Kong

Wednesday, October 9

9:00 am Emil Nemec (In remembrance of his birthday)

Req. by Don & Linda Hopkins

Thursday, October 10

9:00 am Parents of Thomas Morrissey

Saturday, October 12

5:00 pm Anthony (Tony ) Caruso Req. by Rosemarie Caruso & children

Ann D’Amico Req. by Anthony & Pamela Mauro & Flavia

DeMona

Sunday, October 13

8:00 am John (Jack) McLaughlin Req. by Ursula & Don Fornicola

Harold Petsch Req. by Barbara & Richard Block

10:00 am Living and Deceased Parishioners Norma Lue chau

Req. By Frances Minneci Marion Carroll DeHaven

Req. by Bonnie Smith

Here’s One Positive Encouragement

Written by a fellow parishioner

“Animal crackers and cocoa to drink, that is the finest of suppers I think. When I am grown up and can have what I please, I think I shall always insist upon these”. This is an excerpt from a child's poem. Now while the child was fortunate enough to have parents that would allow the gift of animal crackers and cocoa for supper once in a while, the child had a responsibility that went along with that gift, that being, no crumbs on the floor and do not spill the cocoa.

Whenever we receive a gift, it is our responsibility to be thankful for it and to use it wisely. How are you using the gift of life with a soul that was gifted to you by God? Do you act responsibly towards your body and God? Do you wisely listen to your inner voice (your soul)? Have you thought about why did God gave you the gift of life and what is your responsibility to Him while you are here on earth? Have you thought about what is your earthly mission?

Debt Reduc on Collec on Weekend THIS WEEKEND

The August debt reduc on collec on was $2,589.00 which we paid directly toward principal. Thank you for your generosity.

Did you know that during the renova on we replaced the Sign Board out front? The exterior was refinished with a fresh coat of paint and the

interior board was replaced along with two new sets of larger le ers.

Pope Francis Prayer Intensions for October

A Missionary "Spring" in the Church That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new

missionary "spring" in the Church.

New Jersey Right to Life Raffle Next weekend raffle ckets are being sold at all St. Mary’s Masses, the proceeds of which will benefit New Jersey Right to Life, the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organiza on, dedicated to protec ng all human life from concep on to natural death.

The prizes this year are:

1st Prize – 2020 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV valued $42,000, Volvo’s bestselling vehicle loaded with innovated safety features

2nd Prize - $1,000 ShopRite Gi Card 3rd Prize -$750 ShopRite Gi Card

4th Prize - $500 ShopRite Gi Card Please show your support for LIFE by buying a raffle cket!

The cost is $10.00 per cket

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NEIGHBORING PARISHES OF

Precious Blood (churcho hepreciousblood.org) Sunday, October 6th Blessing of the Animals after 12:00pm Mass Monday October 7th Rainbows Support Group, 7pm Parish Center

St. Dorothea (www.stdorothea.org) Adoration every Tuesday 11-6:45PM with benediction. Mass at 7PM.

October 13, Monthly Dance Cost $10, from 6-10 in the gym.

November 2 Gift Auction at 6 PM. Please join us in fun. Call the rectory to purchase tickets 732-542-0148

St. Michael (www.stmichaelnj.com)

Blood Drive: Saturday, October 12 at 8:00-3:00 p.m. Red Mass for the Legal Profession: Sunday, October 13 at 12:00 Noon. Bishop O’Connell presiding. All are wel-come.

Christ the King • Precious Blood • St. Dorothea St. Jerome • St. Mary • St. Michael

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thank you to everyone who has made their donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal in 2019. We truly appreciate your commitment to the programs within the Diocese of Trenton as well as to your own parish. Your ongoing generosity and commitment means so much!

It’s not too late to donate and we need your support. In the coming weeks, the Diocese of Trenton will be sending requests to those who have not yet had a chance to make a donation. We ask that you prayerfully consider making a gift at this time. It is our sincere hope that our entire community will come together to support this effort. We ask that you pray for success and participate to whatever your means will allow.

Thank you again for your goodness and generosity. May God continue to bless you for all you give in stewardship to our Church.

Three Ways to Make Your Donation:

ONLINE: www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal

BY MAIL: Annual Catholic Appeal Diocese of Trenton Department of Development 701 Lawrenceville Road Trenton, NJ 08650-4887

BY PHONE: Call 609-403-7197

CPR Classes

Saturday, October 12 or 26, 2019 @ 8:30 AM

Downstairs in the Sr. Angelina Pelliccia Church Hall

Cost is $5 cash please

If you would like to be cer fied or re-cer fied for CPR please contact Georgie at the rectory office 732-222-1424 or email: office@ladyo opeparish.org. with preferred date. Space is limited to 10 per class.

Baptisms St. Mary’s: 1st Sunday of the month

(during 10:00 Mass) & 3rd Sunday of the month

(a er 10:00 Mass). St. Jerome: 2nd Sunday of the month

(during 11:00 Mass) 4th Sunday of the month

(a er 11:00 Mass) Bap smal prepara on classes are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the St. Jerome Rectory mee ng room. Both parents are expected to a end. Please call the rectory to no fy us of your a endance and for further assistance.

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