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 runs for 16 or 20 Sundays—October through 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 on Sunday mornings and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. 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 Caleb Dunn: 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 Marion Lapchak 973-285-1976 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 Deaf Ministry Barbara Zurlo 973 337-7591 VP 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 Giving Tree Brian Morgan 973-462-6972 Good Samaritan Pat Moore 973-539-2141 Home School Assoc. Debbie DeAngelis 973-889-8520 Holistic Health Michele Cameron 973-769-9634 Homeless Solutions Ralph Ferrara 973-538-8268 JustFaith Kerry Mowry 973-683-1220 Knights of Columbus Joseph Lee 973-267-9175 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 Readers Andrea Bozzi 973-656-9864 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 Ushers Anthony Romano 973-267-5433 Welcome and Hospitality Moira Clarkin 973-539-4390 Women's Cornerstone Denise Imperiale 908-477-9450 Vocations Deacon John Brandi 973-539-2141 Young Professionals Fr. Przemek 973-539-2141 Youth Ministry Lisa Sullivan 973-267-8519

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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. 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 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter

SATURDAY April 16 8:00 a.m. Tom Rentko 5:30 p.m. Edmundo Santos Charles Seergy SUNDAY April 17 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. The Petri and Robinson Families Frank Giordano 10:00 a.m. William J. Poling Eugene Bajak 12:15 p.m. Dr. Ed Mayer Eileen Smith Stanton 5:30 p.m. Eileen Smith Stanton Billy Peason MONDAY April 18 7:00 a.m. Joseph Baron 12:05 p.m. Stanley Swaintek TUESDAY April 19 7:00 a.m. The Emmer Family 12:05 p.m. Rose Francavilla WEDNESDAY April 20 7:00 a.m. Helen Lopata 12:05 p.m. Anthony Tozzi THURSDAY April 21 7:00 a.m. Shirley Basacki 12:05 p.m. Richard Quagliano FRIDAY April 22 7:00 a.m. Geraldine Nolan Spada 12:05 p.m. Angela Scerbo SATURDAY April 23 8:00 a.m. Mary Jane and Sam Yaksich 5:30 p.m. Ann Tremallo Doris Winters SUNDAY April 24 7:00 a.m. People of the Parish 8:30 a.m. The Scaccia Family Susan Riedinger 10:00 a.m. Charles Seergy Eileen Smith Stanton 12:15 p.m. Jack Gray Leonard Rose 5:30 p.m. Edward J. McNeil Frederick G. Semrau

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

irst Reading: Acts 13:14,43-52

In this first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Luke portrays a mixed reception to the preaching of Paul and Barnabas. Although “many Jews” are convinced by their words, other Jews oppose them and force them to move on. Thus the words of Simeon from early in Luke’s Gospel come to fruition: Jesus is the occasion for the fall and rising of many in Israel.

econd Reading: Revelation 7:9,14-17

In our second reading, John of Patmos continues his message of comfort to a terribly persecuted church. He describes the glorious destiny awaiting those whose faith remains strong even through they are subject to torture and death by the orders of the Roman Emperor.

ospel: John 10:27-30

One of the themes of the Gospel of John is that believers must have a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus. This is conveyed by the images of a shepherd and his sheep in this passage.

We invite you to prayerfully reflect on the Readings for the week of April 17

Monday Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4, Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7, Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, and 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, and 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, Jn 14:7-14 Sunday Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Mass Intentions

PLEASE REMEMBER AND PRAY

FOR THE RECOVERY OF:

Paul Albanese, Charles Arteglier, Greg, John, and Tom Baxter, Jim and Kay Cavanaugh, Ralph Coti, Marge Hefferon, John Hyland, Patricia Ioannou, Robert Kamenetz, Joan Kobylarz, Kenneth Krause, Susan Krauss, Elizabeth Quinn, Mary Reisch, Rosalie Sottile, Marie Therese Vaz, Julie Winne, Colin Wisniewski, Nancy Arteglier, Ursula Bennett, Deedee Bentley, Kathleen Callahan, Brendan Carey, Marva Jean Corbin, Ralph Depp, Baby Emma Wyman, Jack Frost, Joseph Gabriele, Jim Gallo, Willette Greer, Liam Hanly, Margie Herman, Marva Jean, Robert Kaps, Eileen Lanfare, Keeya Little, Jim Mongey, Payton O'Brien, Debra Peniston, Donna Polise, James Preston, Victoria Ramirez, Margaret Saengar, Richard Fredrick Smith, Louis Terreri, Savio Vaz, Baby Wilber Ridgley, Caroline Bastek, Msgr. Pat Brown, Steven Mortenson, Jane Quinlan, Al Reed, Fr. Paul Krajewski, David Kimmel, Antonette Fraioli, Gerry Fraioli, Lourdes Flores, Keiran Kole, Gerry Hogan, Helen McGahan, Kathy Shay, Andrew McCray, Mark Walsh, Joan Elnoth, Martha Lebron, Caryn Seifer, Pamela Gardner, Simone Saxon, Barbara Doran, Arthur Verdesca, James P. Wright, Marge Nugent, Irene Phelan, Barbara Dixon, Susan Baime, Frank Kealy,

Santa Yawger, Elberita Delabastide, John Barcliff, George Corbin, Catherine Tausz, Lucy Donovan, Msgr. Martin Rauscher, Dawn Hillman. 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. All names are left on the prayer list for three months.

THANK YOU FROM SISTER DATIVA

Greetings in the name of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ! I hope that you are all doing fine. In a very special

and a humble way, I would like to thank you all very much for your support to us on the Fish Bake event. The Lenten Fish Bake was successful because of all of you. This is the second time you are devoting your time and talents to help with this event, to benefit The Village Angels of Tanzania. The program is running well, the needs are vivid and great, but because of your help, we can meet the challenges of this great mission. Together we are making a difference and there is a lot of joy in serving others. You can always see the updates by visiting our website TheVillageAngels-Tanzania.org May God bless you and give you more and more from

His abundance. I am with you in my prayers. Thank you again and God bless you forever. Keep me and The Village Angels of Tanzania in your prayers please. With prayers and much appreciation.

Sr. Dativa D. Mukebita, Director of The Village Angels of Tanzania

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, Commanding Officer HCS-8, San Diego; 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; Penny and Christian Jimenez, Navy Lt. Commanders in Japan; 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, 10th Mountain Division, Afghanistan, Captain James Cassidy, USMC in Washinton, DC, 1st Lt. Devon Cassidy, Navy Nurse in San Diego, CA.

GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY

Need help? Our ministry can assist parishioners with shopping, banking, doctor and dentist appointments, and other errands. Contact our coordinator for April, Audrey Geraghty at (973) 538-3134.

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THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY

"My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

I give them eternal life and, and they shall never perish. “John 10: 27-30

The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also called Good Shepherd Sunday because we read from John 10 and

listen to Jesus describe Himself as the Good Shepherd and how we hear His voice. Here is a reflection I hope you will enjoy.

She struggled to rally a smile as she entered his hospital room. Paul, her husband of 35 years, had suffered

a massive stroke. She struggled to rally a smile. "Hi, honey," she said. Paul looked at her helplessly. His face was frozen in a distorted scowl, his mouth slouched to the right, his lip curled. He tried to answer. But all he could sputter was "Mem."

Of course, she had no idea what he was trying to say. When she didn't respond, he brought down his fist on

the bed railing, repeating, "Mem, mem, mem." When she tried to comfort him, he pushed away. He struggled to speak, but all he could manage was a little sound - whgggggggg - as if he were blowing out a candle. His frustration became anger, before he finally fell back on his pillow, defeated.

"Mem, mem, mem." "I wish I could understand you," she said, more to herself than to him. "Mem, mem,

mem," he cried. "Mem, mem, mem" - the first words of the new language that they would learn together. Once home, as she helped him recover, he had to relearn language - and she had to learn a new one. Over

time, Paul was able to speak words other than "Mem" - and she was able to understand the different meanings of "Mem" on different days, at different times, in different sets of circumstances. Paul gradually recovered his speech, though his days are still riddled with aphasia. But thanks to the plasticity of the brain, the power of human will, and plain hard work, she hears him and understands what he is trying to say.

Six years after she walked into that hospital room, she says, "life is different, but sweet, often delving into

hilarious charades as he tries to pin a word down . . . So there are many frustrations, but once again a shared revelry with words. And Paul seems altogether happier than before, living more in the moment, grateful to be alive.

"We often remember with a shiver those early days in the hospital, when life felt small as a noose, and I

thought it was the end of our long love story. I discovered instead that it was only the beginning of a new chapter."[ From One Hundred Names of Love: A Stroke, a Marriage and the Language of Healing by Diane Ackerman.]

Love that perseveres despite the obstacles, love that refuses to yield to discouragement and

disappointment, love that puts aside personal need and gain for the sake of the beloved is the "voice" of the Good Shepherd." With compassion, a spouse struggles tirelessly to decipher the love in the gnarled speech of her husband and responds in kind. The voice of Christ is heard in the midst of their hard work to reconstruct their life together in hope and joy. Christ the Good Shepherd calls us to listen consciously, deliberately, wisely for his voice in the depths of our hearts; to listen for his voice in the love and joy, the pain and anguish, the cries for mercy and justice of those around us. In our own acts of generosity, love and forgiveness, we echo and give voice to the Risen Christ and the good news of hope and grace that is the Easter miracle.

In the Risen Lord, Father John

April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter

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Jesus promised that as long as we hear his voice and follow it, no one will take us away from the Father’s love. And we know that the words and deeds of Jesus are the words and deeds of God. Adults: Do I get distracted by the voices of false

shepherds? What helps me focus more on the voice of the Good Shepherd? Children: How do I know that Jesus, the Good

Shepherd, is protecting and guiding me? When do I feel his love and care the most? A Family Perspective: Not only can we recognize

family members' voices, we can also read the tone of their voices and know something about how they are feeling. In our relationship with Jesus, we know Jesus' voice and are called to follow. Jesus doesn't just bring us closer to the Father, Jesus puts us directly into contact with God the Father, removing all distance between us. In the Gospel of John, Jesus identifies so closely with the Father that he tells us that they are one—not just close, but actually one. Knowing Jesus means knowing the Father. Read with your family today's Gospel, John 10:27-30. Ask your family members to talk about some ways that Jesus brings them closer to God and closer to one another.

In the home: Discuss how your family can act like a good shepherd to others.

2017 MASS BOOK OPENS MAY 6

The Assumption Church 2017 Mass Book will open Friday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. Please come to the Parish Office to schedule your Masses. Only those confined to the home should make requests by phone. No requests will be taken before May 6. Parishioners wishing to schedule more than 3

Masses must call for an appointment to meet with the Parish Office staff. To schedule an appointment, please call the office at 973-539-2141. The donation for announced Masses remains $10.00.

ASSUMPTION SENIORS GROUP

MEETING APRIL 26

Over 30 Parish seniors met after 12:05 Mass in the Community Room on March 22 to discuss possible ideas for upcoming senior events. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 26 after the 12:05 Mass, where jen , the dietician from the Chatham ShopRite, who will speak with us about nutrition. We need your input and your presence to make our seniors group dynamic and active. Bring a sandwich and we’ll provide beverages and dessert. Call Joan Kramer at 973-539-4910 or Janet Dedrick at 973-539-7811 for information about our Seniors Group.

BANNS OF ORDINATION

Rev. Mr. Przemyslaw Gawlik is scheduled to be ordained to the Sacred Order of Presbyter on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Should you know of any reason why Deacon Przemek should not be ordained a priest, please contact Msgr. John Hart.

BENEFIT PIANO CONCERT AT ASSUMPTION

Join acclaimed pianist Dr. Fran Covalesky, on Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Church for a benefit piano concert for the Lithuanian Education Assistance Relief Fund and Saint Vincent Kudirka School, Elizabeth, NJ, two causes supported by this artist. Fran will dazzle us with beautiful piano works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and more! No tickets: free will donations will be accepted at the

door.

THE HOLISTIC HEALTH MINISTRY

The Holistic Health Ministry is looking for a nurse or physician to take blood pressures after the 7 am mass the last weekend of each month. It’s a very rewarding way to give back to the parish and perhaps save a life. If interested, please call Michele Cameron at 973 769-9634.

BECOME A CATECHIST—FALL 2016

With more than 750 children of the parish to serve, we encourage you to 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. This includes The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, grades K 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.

ETERNAL REST

GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD

Edward Martz Husband of Marie

Julia Jennings Wife of Walt

Virginia Rigoletto Mother of Raymond

For more information contact Kathleen Margiotta at the Clean Communities program at k-margiotta@townofinorristown.org.

FROM FEAR TO FREEDON Sacred Thread Ministry presents "From Fear to

Freedom", a look at the courage of Jesus' disciples as they awaited for the Word of God. Presenters Fr. Peter J. Krebs, S.T., Sr. Anita Constance, SC, and Kathleen Detlet guide retreatants to look how courage and abandonment affect their own lives. Wednesday, April 20, 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at All Saints

Parish House. $50 Inc. hot lunch. To register call: Pat Hughes, 908-608-3160.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY Offering High School Scholarships to those in Need

If you have a student entering a private high school in the fall of 2016 and are in need of financial assistance, the Community Foundation of New Jersey is offering the Simon Scholarship. To find out more about this opportunity, please visit http://cfnj.org/current-funds/student-scholarships/ and download the application for the Simon Scholarship. The application must be postmarked no later than

May 11, 2016 and preference will be given to residents of Morristown.

SPRING CLEANING TIME!

You can help support food pantries and many other programs run by Catholic Charities by donating clothing, shoes, toys, and household items to our donation bin located in the lower parking lot of the church. Your continued generosity is appreciated.

If you have any questions, need a tax receipt, or would like to schedule for a larger pick up (sorry, no furniture) please call our toll free number 877-343-3651.

MASS ATTENDANCE APRIL 9/10 5:30 p.m. 247 7:00 a.m. 129 8:30 a.m. 202 10:00 a.m. 459 12:15 p.m. 328 5:30 p.m. 273 Total: 1,638

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

Assumption is a Tithing Parish

The collection total for the weekend of April 9/10 was $21,498. The collection for this weekend last year was $20,886.

The Easter collection total to date is $93,358. Pastor’s Note: Your generosity at Easter and throughout the year takes my breath away. Thank you for your sacrificial giving in our offertory. By tithing we express our gratitude to the Lord who gives us all our blessings. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

SEND YOUR PRAYERS TO LOURDES

If you would like Karol Corbin-Walker to place your prayer request at the foot of our Lady’s altar while making the annual pilgrimage of the Knights and Dames of Malta to Lourdes, France, please submit your intention in a sealed envelope to the parish office by Sunday, April 24.

OPERATION RICE BOWL

Many thanks to all who are participating in Operation Rice Bowl this year. Please return your Rice Bowl or Rice Bowl envelope to an usher or bring it to the Parish Office. Thank you for your support of this worthy cause.

WE WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH

THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Mason Asher Giordano Son of Matthew and Olivia

Ivy Pearl Karamanol

Daughter of Fredrick and Emilia

Matthew Daniel Luteran Son of Michael and Rachael

Ella Nicole Nielsen

Daughter of Paul and Ewa

Madelyn Mia Cimato Daughter of Gregory and Danielle

Juliana Eva Smerak

Daughter of Keith and Agatha

April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter

WOMEN’S FAITH SHARING GROUP

Assumption's Women's Faith Sharing Group next meetings are scheduled for Sunday, May 1 and Sunday, June 5 in the Assumption Library. We hope you can join us!

There is limited space available, please RSVP to faithshare@assumptionparish.org.

DO YOU SEEK A DEEPER PRAYER LIFE ?

Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church invites you to An Introduction to Centering Prayer. Centering Prayer is practiced by people from all walks of life in approximately 48 countries. This is an opportunity to renew and enhance your

prayer practice both individually and in community – to learn to be with God beyond concepts, words and images, listening to Him with the “ear of the heart.” Saturday, April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church Parish Hall. Carol Schindler – cas84@earthlhink.net or 973-285-9305. All who have completed an Introduction to Centering

Prayer are most welcome to join our weekly Centering Prayer meetings, Saturday mornings from 9–10:30 a.m. in the Assumption Church Ministry Center, led by Msgr. Lasch.

OPEN HOUSE MAY 1

The Academy of Saint Elizabeth will host an Open House for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and their families on Sunday May 1st at 1 p.m. Tour our campus. Meet our faculty and students. Registration is not necessary. For more information call 973-290-5225 or 973-290-5200. Visit us on line at: aosenj.org

ST. PAUL INSIDE THE WALLS

SAVE THE DATES

• Men's Day of Recollection for the Year of Mercy -This is a day for men, of any age and any stage oflife, to come together to share faith and fellowship.The presenters for the day are Dave Touhill: TheMerciful Love of the Father; Fred Bunsa: TheProdigal Son; and James Dill: Mercy andCommunity. $25.00 per person (includeslunch). Register at www.insidethewalls.org.Madison, Sat., April 30 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Pope Francis and Capitalism: The Enemy or theAnswer? - A conversation with William McGurn,columnist for The Wall Street Journal and formerchief speechwriter for President George W.Bush. Madison, Tues., May 3 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.

GREAT NEWS TO SHARE

I received a letter from Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Ph.D., Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia with this great news:

“Because your parish exceeded its 2015 Bishop's Annual Appeal goal, your March 2016 rebate of $78,994.06 is enclosed. As you know, parishes that exceed their Appeal goal receive 50% of the cash received over the goal. When the final remittance is processed in June, you will receive any remaining balance due your parish.”

2015 Goal was set at $68,355.00, and through March 21,2016 our parish has contributed $226,343.12.

funding of critical diocesan ministries that serve thousands of people, and because you are faithful to your financial commitment, Assumption parish can continue to fund our own programs for our parishioners and the local community.

MAKING A DECISION? AN IGNATIAN APPROACH TO DECISION MAKING

What should I do? How many times have you asked yourself that question? Ignatius includes a well-thought out series of practices, techniques, and skills based in the spiritual life which highlights that good decision making is a combination of faith and reason. Trust your heart, and use your head too! Learn to understand how interior movements in your

heart can guide you through Consolation and Desolation. And become more aware of God's messages towards better realizing our life goals-helping us in our everyday life. Join us at Loyola Jesuit Center of Morristown, Sunday,

May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day includes breakfast, lunch and Sunday Mass. The suggested donation is $40.00. Email retreathouse@loyola.org or call 973-539-0740 for more information.

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JOINED TOGETHER IN HOLY MATRIMONY

Christopher Thomas and Kathleen Melvin

Alessandro Spinelli and Jacqueline Carbone

COMMEMORATING FATHER JOHN’S

35TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY

Father John’s 35th Anniversary of his Ordination will be celebrated at the 12:15 p.m. Mass in Church Sunday, May 15 followed by a reception from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Assumption School Gym. R.S.V.P. online at assumptionparish.org or call 973-539-2141 ext. 11.

I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has

strengthened me, because he judged me faithful

and appointed me to his service…

1 Timothy 1:12

God Bless You Have a Wonderful Week!

April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter

VBS IS COMINGVBS IS COMINGVBS IS COMINGVBS IS COMING August 8-12 9-11:45 a.m.

For children entering grades

pre-k 4 to third in Fall 2016.

$50.00 per child.

Online registration opens April 25.

Teen and adult volunteers are needed.

Email Gale Grennan at ggrennan@optonline.net

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A Lecture Series at Assumption Church

“God, the Father of Mercy and Mary, the Mother of Mercy” Presented by Joseph Rice, Ph.D.

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Friday April 29, 2016 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Spring Brook Country Club, 9 Spring Brook Road, Morristown

Three hour open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, a carving station, hot/cold platters and dessert. Exciting Raffle Prizes!! Live DJ!! $100 per person

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Please return completed forms to: Lisa Sullivan, Assumption Parish, 91 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960