Sunday Bulletin - Church of the Assumption

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
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER WEBSITE: www.assumptionacad.org
Served By:
Rev. PAOLO TANZINI, Pastor
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2015
Confessions: Monday to Fr iday, after 12:05 Mass
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon
Deanery Penance Service: Monday, Dec.14 at 7:30pm
Our Lady Mother of the Church, Woodcliff Lake
Living Nativity Play: Sunday, Dec.20th at 3:00 P.M.
Caroling: December 24th before the Midnight Mass
Rev. EUGENE J. HAZEWSKI, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. CAMILO (MILES) LOPEZ, Parochial V icar
JOHN E. HOGAN, Deacon
JOSEPH J. PAULILLO, Deacon
Staffed By:
SISTER DOMINIC MARIE MCDONNELL, O.P.
Pastoral Associate for Catechetics
SUSAN JUREVICH, Director
Assumption Early Childhood Center
JUDI AGNEW, Youth Leader
RICHARD SORCE, Ph.D.
Director of Music, Organist/Pianist
Masses:
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.
Saturdays:8:00a.m.,12:05p.m.and5:00p.m.
Sundays:8:30a.m.,10:00a.m.,12:15p.m.
ChristmasEve:Dec.24-4:00p.m.and12Midnight
ChristmasDay:Dec.25-8:30am,10:00am,12:15pm
SolemnityofMary,MotherofGod:Jan.1,2016-8:30
am.,10:00am.,12:15p.m.
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISMS: Celebr ated monthly. Ar r angements 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. Anointing, any hour of the day or night,
call the Rectory.
CONFESSIONS: Satur days 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon,
or anytime by appointment.
MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating mar r 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.
MINISTRIES
Altar Servers -FR.CAMILOLOPEZ
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal -MARYANNTORRE
Art & Environment Ministry –NANCYWHITEHOUSE
Baptism Preparation -MARGESPATARO
Beautiϐication –MARIONVANBLARCUM
Bereavement -VIRGINIABARKER
Bible Study–DAVE&SUERECTOR
Bingo -MARIAPONZO
Children’s Liturgy -NANCYPETRAMALE
Choir Director –RICHARDSORCE,Ph.D.
Cornerstone-LAURASAVINO
Cub Scouts–STACEYPRICE-MUNSON
Development -BRIANBEAHM
Eucharistic Ministers -DEACONJOHNHOGAN
Girl Scouts-TERRIRIVERS
Good Samaritan –DEACONJOSEPHJ.PAULILLO
Homebound-LESLIESOLIMANDO
Knights of Columbus-KEVINMULVENNA
Lectors –DEACONJOHNHOGAN
Legion of Mary -MARITAMORGAN
Parish Archives -FRANCESCAIANORA&ANNPRYER
Online
Giving
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Parish Safety Environment Coordinator –SUEJUREVICH
RCIA/Religious Education -SRDOMINICMARIEMCDONNELL
Respect For Life –FR.CAMILOLOPEZ
Roadrunners -JOEMAURER
Rosary Society –LOISTOOLEN
Senior Citizens -ROSEYENCO
Small Christian Communities -ANNFUNK
Social Concerns -MADDYSAUL
Ushers –FR.CAMILOLOPEZ
Venture Scouts -JOHNBROBSON
Youth Ministry –JUDIAGNEW
PARISH TRUSTEES - RAY ALBANO & PAUL BRIGNOLA
PASTORAL COUNCIL
RAYMOND ALBANO, Chairperson
PARISH FINANCIAL COUNCIL
KEN ALBERS, Parish Finance Council Chairperson
EMERGENCIES
Phone: 201-262-1122, EXT. 9
Fax: 201-262-7855
ASSUMPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Phone: 201-262-0300
Fax: 201-262-5910
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 201-986-0970
December 13, 2015
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th
8:30 Vivian Stephan
R/b A Loving Friend
10:00 For All Parishioners
12:15 Kevin Bayley
R/b Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sasso
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th
6:30 Patricia Conti
R/b Peggy Vesta
8:00 Martino & Antonia Busanic
R/b The Busanic Family
12:05 Renee Wisener
R/b Frank & Mary Ann Ruggiero
(2nd Anniversary)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th
6:30 Maria Mircovich
R/b Anton & Elena Busanic
8:00 Luisa Sasso
R/b Her Loving Family
12:05 August “Gus” Cademartori
R/b Marge & Ralph Spataro
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th
6:30 Maria Mircovich
R/b Nick & Maria Busanic
8:00 Peter Murad
R/b Lusi Murad & Family
12:05 August “Gus” Cademartori
R/b Marcella & Domenic
Cafarella
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th
6:30 Carmela Isadori
R/b Sr. Dominic Marie &
Religious Education Dept.
8:00 Michael Allen
R/b The Pavone Family
12:05 Mircea Andronescu
R/b Peggy & Tony Battle
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th
6:30 Antonio Buldo
R/b His Loving Family
8:00 Feride Samanoglu
R/b Luis Murad & Family
12:05 Robert Grauer
R/b The Sabella Family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th
8:00 Arnaldo Sia
R/b His Loving Wife & Daughter
12:05 Mary Spataro
R/b Ralph & Marge Spataro
5:00 Patrick Reilly
R/b His Loving Wife & Family
(23rd Anniversary)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20th
8:30 Rev. Msgr. Lawrence W. Cull
R/b Mr.& Mrs. John
McKinney
10:00 Shoshana Holland
R/b The Fazio Sisters
12:15 For All Parishioners
IN LOVING MEMORY
BlessedMotherCandleburnsinLovingMemoryof
Mrs. Maria DiLorenzo ( Anniversary Remembrance)
R/b HerLovingMother,RosaDiLorenzo
St.JosephCandleburnsinLovingMemoryof
Eileen Roman
(Dec.. 18th - 3rd Anniversary )
R/b HerLovingHusband,KenRoman&
LovingDaughter,AdrienneNelson
SanctuaryCandleburnsinLovingMemoryof
Carmela Isadori
R/b Sr.DominicMarie&LusiMurad
MASS OFFERTORY
Thank you for your support of our Parish Community
TheweeklycollectionforDecember5th/6th
was$7,967.00.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
John Sullivan, John Spellman, JR., Sara D’Elleto, Lucy DeCarolis,
Bob Gilbert, Andrea Korner, James E. Hough, Jimmy Muth,
Jennifer Gismondi, Jackie Santalla, Joseph Amato, (Baby) Mireya
Devaraj, Jeanne Minck, Richard Pavone, Thomas Polenz, George
Dfouni, Frank Bello, Nicholas Santiago, Laurel Saluzzi, Cathy
Dwyer, 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 (infant), Maryann Anselmo, Richard
Semenock, Debra Kool, Michael Mulvenna, Baby Declan Bogyo,
Lauren Scarola, Samran Dhillon, Donna Woods, Marie Tanner,
Richard Falotico, Connie Roccanova, Mary Lou Gorab, Rev.
William Pape, Anne Stahl, Leonardo Franchino, Rita Puleo, Rose
Mulloy, Kathy Belloise, John Bollinger, Janice Hanson, Thomas
Blehl, Connor Hennessey, Marcelle Nelson, Elaine Ferretti, Jack
Obermayer, Dorothy Kalivas, Hugh Hennessy, Renee Cevallos,
Robert Prevedel, Claire DiNiro, “Bill” Baillargeon, Marge Spataro,
Carly, Angela Barat, John Smith, Joseph Iskra, Kevin Frank,
Marilyn Ferrity, Michael Kesselbrenner, Ed Helm, Zach Spadaccini,
Ken Agnew, Deb Manente, John Preolo, Bob Saul, and Marianne
Sullivan.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY:
Major Jonathan Varoli, Maj. David J. Orzech, Cpt. Peter J.
Orzech, PFC Justin Mignogna, Lcpl. Capt. Trev Moncure,
Brian Cirola, Staff Sgt. David Elliott, Lcpl, Sgt. Damon
Baker, Justin Di Niro, US Navy, Cpt. Michael Anthony
Franson, Sgt. Graig A. Fraser, USMC, PFC, Sgt. Augie
Manfre, US Army, PFC Christopher Leone, PFC Mark
MacFarlane Jr., Sgt.PaulCimino,N.J.N.G., Corporal Kevin
Quigley, USMC, SPC David Fasano, US Army, James
Davies,PFCKyleRyan,Sgt.PatrickMyers,PFCEdwardJ.
Korn,USMC,andSeanFlanagan.
PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY TO MAKE ANY CHANGES
TO THESE LISTS.
WORKERS’ SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 18, 2015
TEAM 2
WELCOME: Newcomers, Visitors and Parishioners
The priests, deacons & ministries of Church of the Assumption welcome you. If you would like more information about entering more fully into our parish life &
ministry, we ask that you complete the form below & give
it to an usher, or send it into the Rectory. Thank You!
I would like….
____ to become a Parishioner
____ to change my address
____ to receive envelopes
____ to let the Parish know of someone who is ill, or
homebound & would like to receive Communion
Name: ___________________________
Address: ___________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Church of the Assumption
Could you be a PRAYERWARRIORand
ADORER?
WeeklyadorationoftheBlessedSacramentsbegan
thisFriday, December 11, 2015,asawaytocelebrate
the Year of Mercy. The Blessed Sacraments will be
exposed for adoration every Friday afternoon after
the12:05Massuntil7:00PM.
Wouldyouliketocommittoonehourofadoration
onFriday,becomingaprayerwarriorinordertoask
the Lord to provide for the need of our parish? Or
simplycometothechurchwheneveryoucanon Fridayafternoonsandprovideyourprayersupport.
CalltheRectoryto indoutthehourswhenweneed
moreadorers,andtocommunicateyouravailability.
There is no limit to the number of people who
can come and pray! There is no limit to the graces
that can be received through prayers!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Allmen18yearsoldandolderwishingtojoin
theAssumptionCouncil#5819KnightsofColumbus are welcome to call Kevin 201-669-1304, or
check us out on our website www.kofc5819.org
tolearnaboutus.
ROSARY SOCIETY - IMPORTANT REMINDER
If you missed the last Rosary Society meeting
andyouintendtocometoourChristmasPartyat
Dino’s Restaurant on December 16th, PLEASE
drop off your check in the amount of $ 35.00 to
theRectoryof iceIMMEDIATELY.
DECORATING WITH STYLE
Anyone interested in joining the parishioners who have so generously
been decorating our Church for the
Christmas season, are welcome to join them on
Saturday,December 19th at2:00P.M.todecorate
thetreesandputtogethertheNativity.
Thefollowingweek,onWednesday,December
23rdat3:00P.M.SHARP, theywillbedecorating
the Church with the poinsettia’s and adding any
inal touches. If you are an early riser, please
think about joining them. All are welcome to
help!! Remember many hands make light the
work!
December 13, 2015
A note from the Pastor
DearbrothersandsistersinChrist,
A
t the beginning of this Y ear of Mercy the Lord is
blessing our Parish with the “birth” of its First NeoCatechumenal Community. It’s the fruit of the Catechesis for
Adults and Youth that was concluded last week. At the end of
the Catechesis a group of men and women – some of which
reconnecting with the Church after a long time – have
responded to God’s call to begin the Neo-Catechumenal Way.
This fact fills all of us with great joy and gratitude to the Lord.
Many years ago I also began the Neo-Catechumenal
Way in my home parish in Italy. The Lord brought me back
into the Church through the Way while I was facing depression
and nonsense in my life at the age of 16. Thirty-three years
later I can witness to the good that the Way has done to me, to
my family, and many, many other people around the world.
Without a doubt, I wouldn’t be a priest, and I wouldn’t
probably be in the Church today, if I had not met the Way.
The Neo-Catechumenal Way is a Christian initiation
into the faith, a journey through which one can rediscover and
live his or her baptism in a small community within the parish.
Pope St. John Paul II acknowledged it in 1990 as “an itinerary
of Catholic formation, valid for our society and our times.” He
then encouraged all bishops to value and support the Way, a
reality “generated by the [Holy] Spirit in our days” whose
“fruits of personal conversion and fruitful missionary impulse”
he had personally been able to verify on many occasions.
Like any other fruitful reality inspired by the Holy
Spirit after the Second Vatican Council, the Way has been
misunderstood by many, and its “enemies” are not few. Many
ask me, “Father, haven’t you read what people write in the
Internet about the Way?” Well, I certainly don’t need to surf
the Internet to know about the Way: more than 30 years of
personal experience tell me enough, and certainly much more
than any casual statement posted somewhere in the Web.
Moreover, if I want to value any reality in the Church I must
appeal to those who have been entrusted by the Lord with the
task to confirm the work of the Holy Spirit, that is, his
Apostles and their successors.
On March 6, 2015, Pope Francis addressed a large
group of members of the Neo-Catechumenal Way gathered in
Rome. The initiators of the Way were also present. He said,
“The Pope’s task, the task of Peter, is to confirm his brothers
in the faith. Thus, you too wanted … to ask that the Successor
of Peter confirm your call, support your mission, bless your
charism. And today I confirm your call, I support your mission
and I bless your charism. … Christ goes before you, Christ
accompanies you, Christ brings to fulfillment that salvation of
which you are bearers.”
The Pope confirms, supports, and blesses a reality
that is now present in our Parish! Together with all other
ministries, communities, and programs that make our church
so lively, it will contribute to bring ever more people to Christ.
Let us pray for the First Neo-Catechumenal Community that
begins its journey here at Assumption!
Withmyblessing,
Fr.Paolo
Church of the Assumption
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED USING OUR
ONLINE GIVING PROGRAM YET?
Our Online Giving Program allows all parishioners to send their Church donations electronically in a secure way. Sending recurring donations
is easy: just set it and forget it!
If you haven’t enrolled in our Online Giving Program,
please consider doing so TODAY! Your donations will
be automatically sent to your Church either weekly or
monthly, even when you cannot come to Assumption for
Mass. To set up a recurring online donation, please visit
our website www.assumption-emerson.org, and click on
the Online Giving button. You may also scan the QR
Code found on the cover of the bulletin using your smart
phone or tablet. If you need assistance, or have any questions regarding our Online Giving Program, please call
the Rectory Office at 201-262-1122.
Thank you for your continuous and generous support.
SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY PRESENTS…
THE GIVING TREE
As we wait in prayerful anticipation of the joys &
blessings of Christmas, please join in our annual
ChristmasGivingTreeProject.
Our “Giving Trees” are placed on our altar this
weekend and next with cards attached showing gift
suggestionsforchildren,women&menlessfortunate
thenus.Pleasetakeone,ormorecards,ifpossible&
purchasethesuggestedgiftitem.
Allgiftsshouldbewrappedwiththecardattached!
(VERY IMPORTANT) and returned TODAY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th!! These gifts will be donatedtotheneedyatBERGENREGIONALMEDICALCENTER,NEWCONCEPTSFORLIVING,FAMILYPROMISE,
NEW COMMUNITY CORP., SEVERAL SOURCES SHELTERS, ST. VINCENT’S ACADEMY. Also our Youth
Group will be donating to local families in need!
Your support in this worthwhile project is greatly
appreciated!!
THANK YOU FOR
SCHOOL BOILERS
DONATING TOWARDS OUR
Many thanks to all who have generously contributed towards the installation of new boilers
inourschoolbuilding!!
The project has been a very costly one, and
hasn’t been paid in full yet. If you haven’t sent
your donation yet, please consider doing it now
(usethecutoutfoundonthenextpage).
PLEASE, NOTE: We will continue collecting
donations until December 31st, 2015 only! All
donations will be acknowledged for tax deductionpurposes.
December 13, 2015
ANNUAL AFTER CHRISTMAS PARTY
OurAnnualAfterChristmasPartywillbe
heldonJanuary 9th thisyear.Itwillbeheld
intheParishCenterfrom7p.m.to11p.m.
Tickets went on sale last weekend, December 5th
andcanbepurchasedafterallweekendMasses,orat
theRectoryduringregularbusinesshours.Last day of
ticket purchases is January 4th.
Ticketscost$35.00perperson/$65.00percouple.
This cost includes a gourmet buffet dinner, soft
drinks, desert and coffee, DJ Music and dancing.
Please feel free to bring any beverages you wish to
makethiseveninganenjoyableevent.Thisevent
is open to all adults, parishioners and nonparishioners,soinviteyourfamilyandfriends.
We would like to thank the Knights of Columbus
for organizing this event for our Parish. Any
questions, please call Kevin Mulvenna at [email protected].
The Living Nativity of Our Lord
Please join the Assumption Youth Group for their
rendition of The Living Nativity of Our Lord on
Sunday,December 20th at3:00 PM intheChurch.
Weknowitisabusytimeofyear,butwehopeyou
canjoinusforanhourtorememberthetruemeaning
of the holiday. All are welcome!!! The Assumption
Youth Group wishes each of you a VERY MERRY
CHRISTMAS&aHAPPY,HEALTHYNEWYEAR!
BLESSINGS OF HOMES AND FAMILIES
TheChurchoftheAssumptionhasintroducedthe
CatholicTraditionoftheBlessingof&Families.Ifyou
areinterestedinFatherPaolo,orFatherMilescoming
to your home to provide a House Blessing, call the
Rectory of ice at 201-262-1122, to make an
appointment.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS
If you would like to donate a Christmas plant for the
Altar in memory of someone special, deceased or in
honor of someone living, please fill out this form & bring it to
the rectory during regular business hours, or place it in the
collection basket at Mass.
Please send your check in by Monday, December 21st.
Cost is $15.00 per plant.
Your Name: ____________________________________
Phone:
____________________________________
In Memory of : _________________________________
Living Intention: _______________________________
Someone Special: ______________________________
December 13, 2015
Church of the Assumption
ASSUMPTION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Dear Parishioners:
Christmas is approaching so quickly! Where
doesthetimego?
The children had a great time attending their
BreakfastwithSantaandleftfeelingfullandhappyandmoreexcitedthenever.
Thechildrenarepracticingdiligentlyfortheir
concert which is on December 15th. Everyone
fromtheparishismorethanwelcometoattend
bothevents.Pleasefeelfreetocalltheschoolat
201-262-0300fordetails.
It is amazing that the school year is going by
so quickly…..enjoy the moments in life! Thank
you for also continuing to donate your gently
usedclothinganditemsfortheschool’sclothing
drive…everybithelps.
GodBless,
MissJurevich
Here are different ways that you can be involved in our school:
•
Check out our new fundraiser here at school…
SHOPAROO!! Just ind the app for this company, complete some general information on your
SmartPhone,listthenameofourschoolandstart
helping us earn cash asap! How is that possible?
Allyoudoisscangroceryornon-groceryreceipts
into your SmartPhone…you will be credited with
points,andthoseadduptocashforus.Thisisan
EASY fundraiser that I hope you will participateinthroughouttherestoftheschoolyear.Flyers with further instructions are available at the
schoolandintheRectory.Asof12/2, ourpoints
sofartotal24,550!!
•
We collect BOX TOPS & CampbellSOUP LABELS…
feelfreetobringthemoverwheneveryougather
some together. We send them directly to their
respectivecompaniesthroughouttheyear.
•
Wehavean ongoingT-shirtsale.ItsaysAssumptionEarlyChildhoodCenteronit.ItcomesinRoyalBlueonly.Adultshirtsareavailablefor$15.00
pershirt.Childrensizesare$12.00.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Classes have started for the 2015-2016 School
year. Letters have been mailed out to your homes. If
youhavenotregisteredyet,pleasecontacttheof ice
at201-986-0970fromMonday-Thursday,9amto3
pm. If the child was not baptized at Assumption,
please bringacopyoftheirBaptismalCerti icate. Sr.
Dominic needs a 7th grade CCD teacher, if you are
interestedinhelpingbyteaching,pleasecallSisterat
201-986-0970, as soon as possible, she would be
happytoworkwithyou.
Foradultswhohaven'treceivedanyofthe
sacraments and are seeking instruction,
pleasecallFatherPaolo Tanziniat201-2621122.
Religious Education Class Masses
Each week during the school year, our CCD
programholdsaspecialClassMassduringthe10:00
a.m. Sunday Mass. ALL children are encouraged to
attendtheirClassMasswiththeirfamilies.
TheScheduleforthenextfewweeksis:
Dates:
Hosts:
December13thGrade6
December20thGrade2
January3rd Grade8
January10thGrade7
January17thGrade2
January24thGrade6
All Students are welcome to attend Class
Masses even if they receive Religious Education
atotherplaces.
HELP!HELP!HELP!
OURSCHOOLISINNEEDOFA
NEW BOILER FORTHEWINTER
PLEASECONSIDERCONTRIBUTINGTOWARDS
THISNECESSARYPROJECT.
IOFFERMYGIFTOF:
$1,000.00____$500.00____$250.00____
$100.00____$50.00____OTHER_________
Name:__________________________________
Address:_______________________________
PhoneNo.#:____________________________
Third Sunday of Advent
December 13, 2015
A CHERRY COLORED ENVELOPE!
Ifyouareusingenvelopesforyourweeklyoffering
toourparish,youcan indacherrycoloredonewithin
thelastpacketyouhavereceivedinthemail.Theyare
notdated!Youcanusethemanytimeyouliketomake
a donation towards our church Maintenance &
Repairs. Please use cherry colored envelopes for
any future capital project, or any other particular
purpose, towards the upkeep of our facilities &
grounds. All donations received through the cherry
colored envelopes are restricted because they are
designated for a special reason, & therefore they are
not assessed by the Archdiocese: all donations are
totally used for Maintenance & Repairs! If you are
sending offerings through our Online Giving Service
youmaysendyourMaintenance&Repairsdonations
electronically: the box may be found under the
“Church Renovation & Upkeep” menu in the Online
Donationssettingpage.
JOY’N THE ADULT CHOIR
The Adult Choir needs YOU. Please consider
becoming a member. Rehearsals are Thursdays
7:30-9:00. We sing at the 10:00 AM. Mass every
Sunday from September to June. All voice types
are welcome, NO experience necessary. Call Dr.
Richard Sorce, Director, at 201-887-6175, for
more information, or just come to the Church
(rearentrance)anyThursdayevening.
EMERSON SENIOR CITIZENS
There will be an Atlantic City Bus Trip to
Caesar’sfromtheEmersonSeniorCitizenCenter,
onthelastTuesdayofthemonth,December29th.
Thecostofthetripis$25.00andyouwillreceive
$ 30.00. For more information or details on the
trip, please call Peter at 201-265-3242. ALL are
welcometocome!!
GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD PROJECT
Our parishioner, Leanne Guarnieri, has been
attendingAssumptionChurchherwholelife.She
is busily working on her Girl Scout Gold Award
Project, which is comparable to the Eagle Scout
Award. Leanne has been working diligently
with members of the Parish and Youth in
remodeling our Church basement. Our basement
is the place where many of our Groups and
Ministriesgathertogether.
SOCIAL CONCERNS THANK YOU
The SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY thanks all
who so generously contributed to the recent
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE in honor of ALL
SAINTS.
A total of 327 bags of food were collected
alongwith8turkeysand$375.ingiftcardsfrom
ourCCDstudentsandparishioners.Themajority
of the food was contributed to THE OFFICE OF
CONCERN Food Bank, along with 20 bags that
wenttotheSt.Andrew’sFoodBank.
ThiswasourbiggestThanksgivingFoodDrive
EVER and we thank you all again for your
generosity!!
Archdiocese Information and Events
Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal
Thank you for supporting the 2015 Annual
Appeal. In order for our parish to receive a
rebate, we must exceed our goal in funds
collected by December 31st. If you have an
outstandingbalanceonyourpledge,pleasemake
suretosenditinbeforethedeadline.Ifyouhave
notyetmadeyourgift,pleasecompleteyourgift
envelope as soon as possible and either send it
directlytotheArchdioceseofNewark.
Currently,ourparishhasreached48%ofour
goalinfundscollectedforthisyear’sAppeal.Not
only does your contribution bene it many of the
wonderful programs and ministries throughout
the Archdiocese, but it also has the potential to
bene itourparishbyearningusarebate.
For those who have supported, THANK YOU;
yourgifttrulymakesadifference.Forthosewho
have considered making a gift, or are looking to
make an end of the year gift, we invite you to
viewthisyear’svideotoseethedifferenceYOUR
gift makes. You can view it online at
www.rcan.org/sharing.
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