28th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time October 9, 2016 MASSES FOR the WEEK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH

8:30 A.M. Marie Griswald 10:30A.M. People of the Parish 12:00P.M. Maureen Bryce MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH

8:00 A.M. Thomas Wilson (6th Annniv) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

8:00 A.M. David D’Aloia WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

8:00 A.M. Shawn Hicks THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

8:00 A.M. Donna Nauss FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

8:00 A.M Elizabeth Prymowicz SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

9:00 A.M. People of the Parish 5:00 P.M. Bennie Friscia & Sadie & James Maratta SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

8:30 A.M. Marie Griswald 10:30A.M. Halina Drzyzga 12:00P.M. Maureen Bryce SCRIPTURES:

October 16th– Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: AMALEK AND HIS PEOPLE ATTACKED THE

ISRAELITES, SO MOSES INSTRUCTED JOSHUA TO LEAD SOME OF THE

ISRAELITES INTO BATTLE THE NEXT DAY. WHILE MOSES KEPT HIS

HANDS RAISED IN PRAYER, THE ISRAELITES WERE WINNING. BUT

WHEN HE PUT HIS HANDS DOWN, THEY WOULD BEGIN TO LOSE. SO

TWO OTHERS HELPED HIM KEEP HIS HANDS RAISED, AND JOSHUA AND

THE ISRAELITES WON THE BATTLE. ( EXODUS 17: 8-13)

SECOND READING: PAUL TELLS TIMOTHY THAT THE SCRIPTURES ARE

INSPIRED BY GOD AND ARE AN EXCELLENT TOOL IN TEACHING OTHERS

ABOUT GOD’S EXPECTATIONS OF HIS PEOPLE. KNOWLEDGE OF THE

SCRIPTURES, COUPLED WITH FAITH IN JESUS, WILL LEAD MANY

PEOPLE TO SALVATION. PAUL URGES TIMOTHY TO CONTINUE

PREACHING THE GOSPEL, ALTHOUGH THIS WILL SOMETIMES BE A

DIFFICULT TASK. ( 2 TIMOTHY 3: 14—4:2)

(GOSPEL: JESUS SPEAKS ABOUT A CORRUPT JUDGE WHO LACKED

RESPECT FOR EITHER GOD OR MAN. A WIDOW REPEATEDLY ASKED HIM

TO SETTLE A CASE IN HER FAVOR. HE FINALLY SETTLED THE CASE, ONLY

BECAUSE HE GREW WEARY OF LISTENING TO HER REQUESTS. JESUS

POINTS OUT THAT IF EVEN THIS CORRUPT JUDGE EVENTUALLY LISTENED, THEN GOD, WHO IS JUST, WILL CERTAINLY ANSWER THE PLEAS OF HIS

PEOPLE. (Luke 18: 1-8)

STEWARDSHIP by the BOOK- October 9th Jesus healed ten lepers in today’s Gospel. Only one (10%) came back to say thank you. I, too, have received many blessings from the Lord- indeed, all I am and all I have is a gift! How and how often have I remembered to thank Him?

MASS CARDS We are asked to pray for the dead. The best

way to do this is to have a mass celebrated in memory of a loved one. Call the rectory 973-663-021l. Please note- the offering is $15

RCIA meeting-Tuesday, October 11th, 7:30pm in the Rectory. Topic: The New Testament. RCIA is a process where adults can enter the Catholic Church or adult Catholics can be confirmed. If you know an adult not confirmed or is a member of another church & interested in the Catholic Faith, call Fr. Chris 973-663-0211

BAPTISMS- will be performed today & October

16th at 1PM. Next Baptism preparation class will be Monday, October 24th, 7:15pm at the rectory, for Baptisms to be held Sunday October 30th at 1PM.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -PRE-K-Grade 5 Sunday, October 9th –8:45 AM - A Week

9:00AM- First Penance Parent Meeting (2A) 10:30AM- Class Mass 4A

Sunday, October 16th –8:45 AM - B Week 10:30AM- Class Mass 4B

MIDDLE SCHOOL -GRADES 6-8 Sunday, October 9th -6:30 – 8:00 PM – A Week classes

Sunday, October 16th -6:30 – 8:00 PM – B Week classes HIGH SCHOOL – GRADES 9-10

October 9th – 6:30-8:00PM classes

Please remember in prayer those who are sick: Msgr. Leo Carey, Msgr. Pat Brown, Msgr. Martin Rauscher, Fr. William Santeliz, Fr. Patrick Walsh,

Fr. Ron Sordillo, Tommy Vacca, Robert Dour, Barbara & Chris Young, Lyn Schoonover, Carol Aulbach, Thomas Herr, John Ulianiello, Mary Dalessio, Sr. Kathleen Doyle, Fr. Brian Fletcher, Stella Padlo, Collette Sommer, James Coughlin, Jr., Collette Papasso, Dominic La Franca, James Tulloch, Elizabeth Schwalb, Christine Profaca & all who are ill at this time.

Saturday, October 15th Paterson Diocese Men’s Conference. This conference is intended to enhance the spirituality of men and encourage them to become more involved in their own parish. It will be held at Saint Paul Inside the Walls – 205 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ – from 8:30 to 1:00 PM For more info please contact Deacon Totino at 973-663-1496.

ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to

donate flowers for the church in memory of a loved one, or of an occasion e.g. birthday; please call Rectory 973/663-0211. Cost is

$55-$75.

2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Be Rich in Good Works The weekend of October 15-16 is Pledge Commitment weekend. Envelopes will be distributed at every Mass on this weekend. Please be as generous as you are able- to the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Thank you.

SICK OR SHUT IN-know someone who is

unable to get to church to receive Communion? Please call the rectory at 663-0211 to set up a Communion call.

OLSOS ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY’s induction of new members and installation of new officers will take place on Monday, October

10th at 7PM in Church. The meeting will follow in

the Church Hall. All women of the parish are invited to join us in praying the rosary. NOTE:

We will be working on trays for the Tricky Tray Friday, October 14th. Anyone who can help please meet us in the Church Hall at 6:30pm.

POPE JOHN XXIII REGIONAL H.S., SPARTA-- OPEN

HOUSE-- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH AT 7:30PM- for

incoming 2017 9th Graders. Questions – contact Anne Kaiser,

Admissions 973-729-6125 X255 or annekaiser@popejohn.org

THE ROSARY – A PRAYER FOR ALL SEASONS

The Rosary has been one of the most popular devotions among Catholics worldwide for many years. A commonly held belief is that St. Dominic received

the rosary during an apparition in the 13th century. He

and his followers promulgated the prayer down through the centuries.

When Mary appeared to the three children in Fatima at the turn of the last century, she identified herself as the Lady of the Rosary. She impressed on the children how important it was to pray the rosary

daily for world peace. From that time on praying the rosary has become a very important part of Catholic Devotion.

In the introduction to his Apostolic Letter on the Rosary written in 2002, Pope John Paul II emphasizes that though we pray for Mary’s intercession, the rosary is truly about Jesus. It is “at heart a Christo-centric

prayer” that can be seen as a short summary of the Gospel. We pray to Jesus in the company of His mother .

With Mary, we contemplate the mysteries of the life He shared with her. Even in the words of the Hail Mary itself – it is Christ who is the ultimate object of

both the angel’s announcement and the greeting of the mother of John the Baptist: “Blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Mary lived with her eyes fixed on Christ. The memories of Jesus impressed upon her heart were always with her – leading her to reflect on the various moments of life at her son’s side. In a way these

memories were to be the “rosary” which she recited uninterruptedly throughout her earthly life. In the recitation of the Rosary, we enter into contact with the memories and reflections of Mary. Contemplating the scenes of the rosary in union with Mary is a means of learning from her - the message of

Jesus’ life. As we reflect on each mystery, Mary calls

us to be receptive to God’s Word, to ponder it in our hearts and to act on it in our everyday lives.

During this month of October devoted to the Holy Rosary, let us then renew our devotion to Christ by praying the rosary with His loving Mother.

Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Chris

GETTING MARRIED IN 2017? Call the

rectory 973-663-0211 to arrange for your wedding at Star of the Sea.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY DOORS To celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy, our Parish will have a Pilgrimage to the Holy Rosary Church in Passaic to go through the Holy Doors. The Holy Doors symbolize that Jesus serves as our only door to the Lord’s forgiveness and salvation. The Pilgrimage will take place this Sunday, October 9, 2016. Those interested must be in the church parking lot by 2:15pm on October 9. Transportation is your own responsibility. Please Note: To gain a Jubilee Indulgence a person must

walk through the Holy Door(s), recite the Our Father and Apostle’s Creed, receive Holy Communion, say 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and go to Confession within 20 days. For further information call Deacon Alberto 973-663-1496.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th- OLSOS

ANNUAL TRICKY TRAY SPONSORED

by the ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY! Doors open 6:15pm- $7 admission sheet, $5

additional sheets. 50/50 & more. Calling starts 7:30pm.

Proceeds benefit the parish. Trays and donations can be dropped off at the Rectory, M-F, 10am-2pm, from Oct. 3 through

Oct 27. Please Call Sue Sacino 973-601-3028 for more info.

FOOD PANTRY

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11-11:45AM, 1:30-3:15PM call 973-663-0211 for appointment. Needed: CANNED MEATS/ hash, TEA bags, juice, peanut butter, pasta & sauce, oatmeal, pancake mix & syrup, potato buds/sides, rice, beans, SOUP, jello, mac & cheese, 2-in-1 shampoo, dish & laundry detergents. REFRIGERATED: milk, eggs, yogurt, frozen foods, bread. Shoprite cards accepted.

CYO BASKETBALL SIGN UPS –continue try-outs for the 2016-17 season. Program is open to all Star of the Sea parishioners. Registration if qualified is $130 (sibling

discounts; plus uniform fee for Varsity players). For more info and registration forms, contact Steve Niziol- StaroftheSeaAD@gmail.com

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Registration in the Parish is necessary to a meaningful participation in the Real Life of the Parish. Please call the Rectory. If a parishioner is not registered, it is difficult for us to issue references, testimonials, etc. If you move/change address, please call the Rectory 973 663-0211).

MORRIS COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE RAFFLE

Chances for Volvo XC60 AWD SUV valued at over $42,000. 2nd, 3rd and 4th place prizes are ShopRite gift cards for $1,000, $750 and $500. Tickets are

being sold after all masses this weekend- October 8-9. $10 each. Drawing at Holiday Inn, Somerset, November 18, 2016. Winner need not be present. Proceeds benefit NJ Right to Life, NJ’s oldest and largest pro-life organization.

BON VENTURE SERVICES, bulletin publisher, seeking a full time

candidate in pre-press department. Applicant must be proficient in MS Office. Graphics knowledge a +. Candidate must be organized, able to prioritize work and have ability to work with short deadlines. A strong work ethic is a must. Will train. Please email your resume to hr@bonventure.net.

MORRIS CATHOLIC H.S. OPEN HOUSE Wednesday,

October 12, 7pm, and Sunday, October 23rd, 2pm. For

further info contact Maureen Costello in admissions office

mcostello@morriscatholic.org or www.morriscatholic.org

SILVER AND GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Couples,married in 1966 or 1991, are invited to celebrate their 25th

or 50th Wedding Anniversary with Bishop Serratelli, the main

celebrant at St. Peter the Apostle Church, Parsippany on Sunday,

November 6, 2016 at 4pm. Contact the parish office. Registrations

through Monday, October 24, 2016.Info will be sent to you from the

Office of Family Life. Congratulations on this joyous occasion.

TRIP TO THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW -- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016. 7:30PM Show. Orchestra Seats – Bus/Ticket Price $106 each. Call 973-663-0211 to reserve seats. Bus leaves 3:45PM. Join us for this special holiday treat.

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