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All are invited to the second annual Latin Mass Pilgrimage on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Serratelli will celebrate a pontifical solemn high mass in the extraordinary form at 9:30 AM. A reception with the Bishop will follow the mass in the Rodimer Center. Free parking is available in the garage on Grand Street. For more information, contact Dr. Joseph Daly at (973) 464-2954.

Our parish will join with St. Cecilia Church for this year’s Blessing of the Pets to be held on Saturday, October 6th. The blessing service will take place in the backyard of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church beginning at 12 Noon. Father Pawel and Father Matt will preside at this blessing held in honor of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi whose memory is celebrated on October 4th.

The relics of Saint Anthony of Padua will come to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, October 14th . The relics of this 13th  century Franciscan saint will come from his shrine in Padua, Italy and will be accompanied by Father Mario Conti, a Friar from the shrine. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 3 o’clock followed by veneration until 7 PM, of the two and precious relics from the Pontifical Basilica in Padua, Italy.

We are in need of volunteers who can serve as Lector and/or Minister of Communion.   Our Church is requesting your assistance in this very important matter. All new Lectors and Ministers of Holy Communion will undergo onsite training. This training should only take about 15 minutes and can be accomplished after the mass. Once trained, your involvement will be incorporated into the mass.

Who do people say that I am?” Christ really wants to know who his disciples thought he was. Yet he leads them by degree to the tougher and more committing questions. The first question- who do people say I am is easy to answer. The second question is more difficult. It involves self-examination. Only Peter had the courage to respond. Like the disciples in the Gospel, throughout our own spiritual journey Christ will give us surprise examinations and questions – moments when we, too, will be asked to evaluate who Jesus really is for each of us.

Morris Catholic High School is pleased to host its annual College Night on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria and library. Many wonderful colleges and universities (over 110 at this time) will be present to provide you information and answer your questions. Interested students and parents from high schools throughout the area are invited to attend and take advantage of this excellent opportunity, effecting their future.

You are not alone!  Grief is difficult! Learn about your grief and how to cope: Wednesday evenings October 3rd  to December 5th. The facilitator is Heidi O’Donnell, LCSW. The sessions run from from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  To reserve a spot, please  call 973-747-7478 or email riseuprockaway@gmail.com . The meetings will be held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at  10 Knoll Drive,  Rockaway (located across from Morris Knolls High School).

Can you do something beautiful for God? Please consider joining us in a peaceful prayerful vigil for one hour a week or so during 40 Days for Life fall campaign which runs from Sept 26th through November 4th . To sign up go to www.40daysforlife.com and search for a location near you, or for the Morristown area, contact Frances Spilman at 44lifeus@gmail.com , or for the Montclair area, contact Lisa Hart at lisahartpt@yahoo.com . Babies lives depend on your prayers!

The Divine Mercy Academy Tricky Tray will take place on Saturday, October 13th at the Morris Catholic High School. The doors open at 5 PM, the calling starts at 7:00 PM. Admission is $25. This is an adult-only, “bring your own food & beverage" event. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 973-723-8282, or email lmlor33@hotmail.com

There will be a St. Anthony Social for Families on Saturday, September 29th from 5 PM to 8 PM, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, located at 63 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ. The event will start with Mass followed by dinner and a movie on the life of St. Anthony, games including a St. Anthony Scavenger Hunt for Family Prize.. Please RSVP to Jennifer at kolbeskrew@gmail.com for food ordering purposes.

The Women at the Well meet on  the FIRST SATURDAYS of each month. These evenings are meant to serve as spiritual and social refreshment for women.  The evening begins with a potluck dinner, followed the Rosary, quiet prayer and ending with dessert and socializing.  

Couples were you married in 1968 or 1993? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25 th  or 50 th  wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ.

The Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM) is inviting you to the annual celebration honoring our two Filipino Saints; San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod, on Sunday September 23rd, 2018. The highlight of the celebration will be a concelebrated mass presided over by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli at 3:30 in the afternoon at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, located at  381 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ 07505.

The Smith Road Coffee House Concert Series kicks off the new season with a Parkinson’s Awareness & Fundraising Concert on September 22nd featuring Arlon Bennett and the Healing Project! Doors open at 7:30 PM at St. Ann’s Church, located at 781 Smith Road, Parsippany NJ. The donation is $20.00 at the door, please, cash or check only. For more information www.saint-ann.net or call 973-884-1986.

Our parish will join with St. Cecilia Church for this year’s Blessing of the Pets to be held on Saturday, October 6th. The blessing service will take place in the backyard of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church beginning at 12 Noon. Father Pawel and Father Matt will preside at this blessing held in honor of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi whose memory is celebrated on October 4th.

The weekend of September 15th & 16th is our monthly food collection for the Rockaway Food Pantry. Canned goods, cereal, peanut butter, pasta, etc. are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.

The 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is officially kicking-off this weekend with the theme Here I Am, Lord!  Please support this important annual cause that helps so many people throughout our Diocese.  

In today’s Gospel we see another example of Jesus caring for those who are suffering from sicknesses and disabilities of one kind or another. That someone could be interested in them and especially to be able to cure them was really a gift from God. Despite that fact that a great number of people are neglected in the world today who need care and help, there are a still a great number of people who are dedicated to the poor and the sick. This is a gift from God, both for them and for the people they help.

The relics of Saint Padre Pio will be present at Saint Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany on Thursday, September 20 th  from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holy Mass will be celebrated, following at 7 o’clock in the evening.

Registration for First Holy Communion classes is now open for children of our parish ages 7 to 8 entering 2nd  grade in September. Mrs. Lucy Rovegno will serve as the catechist. Classes will begin October 7th . Please call the rectory (973)627-0422 for registration and other information.